Obituaries (January 28)

Hadlai F. Pendleton

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1918

 

Hadlai F. Pendleton

1836 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hadlai F. Pendleton, who passed away at the home of his son, Edwin B. Pendleton, on Fairview avenue Friday night, May 17, was a native of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where he was born October 23, 1836, the youngest son of Peleg and Lucy Ann Babcock Pendleton.  When he was 4 years old the family moved to the Pendleton homestead farm on the east river road near Haynes, where deceased grew to manhood.  He resided in and near Norwich practically all of his long and useful life of 81 years.  September 28, 1869, he was united in marriage with Miss Addie Fitts, of South Oxford, who remains to mourn the loss of a long time and loving companion.  Mr. Pendleton came from sturdy New England ancestry and was thoroughly American, always interested in public affairs.  His grandfather, Capt. Nathan Pendleton, and great-grandfather, Col. William Pendleton, were residents of Westerly, R.I., and played no small part in the early history of their country. Deceased was one of 10 children, two brothers, Judge Isaac Pendleton, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Rev. Ralph Pendleton, of Kansas City, Mo., having preceded him to the long home, where two sisters, Mrs. James Ferguson of Smithville Flats, and Mrs. (Judge) George Wakefield of Sioux City, Iowa, also wait his coming.  But one sister remains, Mrs. Elizabeth Halstead, of Oxford,  Four other brothers and sisters died in infancy.  Five children mourn the passing of a fond and faithful father, Edwin B. Pendleton, of Norwich, who has tenderly ministered to his father during the past six years of patient suffering; George H . Pendleton of New Jersey; Isaac H. Pendleton, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Harry Carman, of Binghamton, and Mrs. A.J. Jewell, of Norwich, Twin sons, born July 14, 1878, passed out of life the next year, Ralph dying April 5, 1879, and Robert on October 5 of that year.  Mr. Pendleton had been a consistent member of the First Baptist church for many years.  Funeral services were held from the home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. S.T. Hardly officiating in the absence of Rev. MacMillan and interment being made in the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

David Wicks

Chenango Union, July 23, 1912

David Wicks, a Civil War veteran, and a former well known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday morning, after a long and painful illness, during which he displayed great fortitude and patience.  Mr. Wicks was 66 years of age.  Born in the town of Norfolk, Eng., August 31, 1845, a son of John Wicks, he came to this country with his parents when he was but six years old.  The family went to Utica to reside shortly after the arrival in America. In early manhood, however, he came to Norwich where he studied medicine with Dr. Bailey for two years.  When President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers Mr. Wicks was one of the first to enlist in the 17th New York Infantry, although a mere boy in years.  He served in many of the battles of the war, receiving two gun shot wounds which undermined his health to such an extent that he was unable to follow his chosen profession.  In 1869 he was united in marriage to Sarah L. Snow who still survives him. He was the father of ten children, nine of whom are living to mourn his death.  He was an affectionate father and his interest and love centered in his home and children. The surviving children are Mrs. Grace Roe of New York city, Mrs. George H. Smith of Earlville, Mrs. Gilbert Sanford of Oxford, Mrs. Charles Hemingway of Ilion, Mrs. William Blossom and Miss Hazel Wicks of Norwich, Robert Wicks of Albany, Edward Wicks of Pratts Hollow and Joseph Wicks of Rome. The funeral was held at the Free Methodist church in this village Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. B. Roupe officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Almira (Scott) Case

South New Berlin Bee, December 5, 1903

Mrs. Almira Case, whose death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Littlewood, was mentioned last week, was the daughter of Henry and Anna Hoadley Scott, and was born April 9, 1828.  In early life she was united in marriage with Ira Case, who died several years ago. To them were born three children:  Jasper, who resides in the West, Andrew of Sidney, and Alice, wife of Edward Littlewood of King Settlement. She has been a resident of this place for many years, and a member of the Methodist church of South New Berlin between 30 and 40 years.  On account of impaired hearing and general failing health she has absented herself more from the house of God, and from the society of friends, of late years, than she was wont to do while in better health.  Late in the summer she suffered from a heart trouble, and her daughter came to care for her.  After remaining two weeks, and there not being any particular change in the mother's condition, she decided to take her to her home at King Settlement, where she could care for her. She never gained after the removal, and on Oct. 8th suffered a shock of paralysis and gradually failed, both in mind and body until death caused her release on Nov. 17. She is survived by three children, who mourn the loss of a loving mother, also twelve grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Death  Notices

Chenango Semi Weekly Telegraph, November 21, 1903

 

LATHAM:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]\, November 18, 1903, Joseph H. Latham, aged 78 years.

 

RICHARDSON:  In Easthampton, Mass., November 18, 1903, Bert C. Richardson of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.

 

MATHEWSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], November 9, 1903, Mrs. Elizabeth Mathewson, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], aged 85 years.

 

KEOUGH:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] November 13, 1903, James Keough of Michigan City, Ind., aged 48 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FRINK:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], November 189, 1903, Mrs. Mary Frink, aged 49 years.

 

READER:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], November 8, 1903, Thomas Reader, aged 98 years.

 

BURCHARD:  In Grant Park, Ill., November 12, 1903, Mrs. Calestia Burchard, aged 72 years, formerly of Earlville [Madison Co., NY]

 

ROWE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], November 15, 1903, Mrs. Rhoda J. Rowe, aged 62 years.

 

WARD:  Near New Berlin Center [Chenango Co., NY], November 15, 1903, Mrs. Charles Ward, aged 37 years.