Leander Augustus Knott
Utica Saturday Globe, February 1918
Leander Augustus Knott
1840-1918
Funeral services for the late L. Augustus Knott were held in St. Paul's parish house at Oxford Sunday afternoon. Rev. Theodore Haydyn officiating, the interment being made in Riverview Cemetery in that village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Knott passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles C. McNitt, in this city. Deceased was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] June 9, 1840. when he was a lad his parents moved to Morris, where he was educated and where he was married to Miss Rosa Weeden. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Oxford, where Mr. Knott was a resident for about 60 years, having come back to Norwich 18 months ago, following a critical illness, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. During his long residence in Oxford, Mr. Knott was actively identified with every worthy public enterprise. He engaged in various lines of business, having devoted the last several years to insurance, maintaining his office after coming to Norwich to reside with his devoted daughter. Of generous mould and ready always to do a kindly deed, he was a thorough business man and yet found time for home, church and social life. For many years he was chief engineer of the village Fire Department and vitally interested in all village affairs. He served as a trustee of the old Oxford Academy for 25 years and was a member of the Board of Education of the new academy for some time. A charter member of the Oxford Chapter R.A.M., he was its high priest for 25 years and instrumental in making it a powerful organization in Masonry. Deeply devoted to his wife and only child, he held next in his affections the affairs of his church. In early life he became a devout communicant of the Episcopal Church and for St. Paul's at Oxford he gave without stint. He was treasurer of the church for 35 years and its senior warden for a long period, frequently reading the service in the beautiful edifice which was holier for his presence there. For the past 10 years he had been a member of the Board of Managers of the diocese of central New York and both Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Coadjutor Fiske were warm personal friends. Of militant revolutionary stock, his great-grandfather, Nathaniel Knott, deserting the British army in England to fight for the freedom of the colonies. The same spirit of devotion of his country's welfare actuated Mr. Knott, and in every manly way he worked for it. Mr. Knott was a good citizen, a devoted parent, a true friend, a devout churchman who lived life to the full and made it sweeter for others. His will be a blessed memory to many sorrowing friends.
John D. LaGrange, aged 24, of 534 Burnet av., a brakeman on Auburn Branch of the New York Central, had both legs and his right arm crushed Wednesday night at Skaneateles Junction when he tried to make a "flying switch" and fell under the wheels of the engine. He died on the operating table at the Auburn Hospital. When LaGrange threw the switch lever and jumped for the cowcatcher, [Conductor] Conners saw the lantern fall to the side of the tracks, and rushing to the place found LaGrange with both legs nearly severed and one arm badly mangled. The dying man did not lose consciousness until an anesthetic was administered in the hospital and on the trip to Auburn he gave directions for his comrades as to the disposition of his insurance and the care of his wife and child. For many years Mr. LaGrange was a resident of the First Ward. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice LaGrange, five brothers, Edward, Grover, Elias, Robert and Charles LaGrange, the latter two railroad men, and one sister, Mrs. Katherine Alpeter of California.
Mary Elizabeth (Conover) Barrett
Norwich Sun, May 7, 1917
The following taken from the Waverly Sun of Waverly, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], of the issue of May 4, will be of interest to Norwich people. "Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barrett, aged 79 years, died at the People's hospital Saturday morning from heart trouble and a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Flemingville, N.Y. [Tioga Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Conover. For years the family resided in Afton, N.Y. Mrs. Barrett coming to Waverly to live about nine years ago. She was a woman of fine Christian character, respected by all who knew her, and esteemed for many splendid qualities. Her nearest surviving relatives are cousins, Mrs. W.L. Tuthill, Miss Emma Beekman and P.H. Johnson of Waverly. Mrs. Knizely of Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Pierce of Corning, Luman Conover of Corning, Mrs. James Voorhis of Rural Grove, N.Y. and Mrs. Emily Allen of Johnstown, N.Y. Funeral services were held at the home on Orange street Monday afternoon, and private interment was made in Forest Home cemetery...."
John D. LaGrange
1884 - 1910
John D. LaGrange
1884 - 1910
Auburn NY Citizen, 1910
Before Justice William S. Andrews in Supreme court at Syracuse today there will be tried the first action brought in Onondaga county under the new workman's compensation act. Trial by jury had been waived by stipulation of the attorneys. Three thousand, the full amount allowed by the statute in case of death is asked for in the complaint, which alleges that John D. LaGrange, husband of the plaintiff was killed on a "flying switch" at Skaneateles junction on the New York Central Railroad. He died in the Auburn City hospital. The defendant claims that LaGrange was guilty of contributory negligence and that the act under which the suit is brought is unconstitutional.
Syracuse Herald, April 7, 1911
In the case of Mary F. LaGrange, as administratrix of John B. LaGrange, against the New York Central railroad, a verdict for the plaintiff in the full amount claimed, $3,000, was awarded to the plaintiff by Justice W.S. Andrews in the January trial term. The action was the first one brought under the workman's act, and the defendant did not put in any proof. The defendant appealed to the Appellate division, and that court, in following the court of Appeals, will overthrow the verdict of the Trial court.
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