Obituaries (January 30)

Burdette Taylor

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1919

 

Burdette Taylor

1881 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Burdette Taylor, who passed away in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] recently, was born in Norwich on December 22, 1881.  He was a son of George Taylor, the well-known carpenter and builder, with whom he made his home at 69 Pleasant street.  He learned the plumbing trade and for many years was employed by Charles H. Latham and his successors in the hardware business, Reynolds, Thompson & Robinson.  On May 16, 1906, he married Gertrude Florence Wyckham, who survives, with three children, Lewis, Martha and Arlene Taylor, his father, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Bennyhoff, of Mahoney City, Pa.  Funeral services were held from the family home on Pleasant street Saturday afternoon, Rev. Samuel T. Harding officiating and burial being made in mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Abraham Tushnook

Madison Observer, November 23, 1870

The Oxford Times mentions the death of "Old Abe", as he was generally known, but whose real name was Abraham Tushnook, aged 82 years.  He died at the Poor-house in Preston.  He belonged to the Stockbridge tribe, most of whom are now in Wisconsin.  He served in the war of 1812 under Capt. Jacobs, and his attachment to his old hunting grounds was very strong.

 

Chenango Union, November 9, 1870

Died, at the Poor House in Preston, Oct. 18th, Abraham Tushnook, aged 82 years.

 

Many of our readers will remember this person when they call to mind an Indian better known as "Old Abe," who years ago frequented this vicinity, and on public occasions, like general trainings, amused the crowd and at the same time picked up a great deal of money by shooting pennies from a stick with a bow and arrow, with which he was very skillful.  He was born in Stockbridge and belonged to the Stockbridge Tribe.  He served in the war of 1812 under Captain Jacobs.  His attachment for the favorite hunting ground--the Chenango Valley--was strong.  What a change has taken place since he first trod the beautiful valley.--Oxford Times

 

Florence Graves Case

South New Berlin Bee, April 7, 1939

Following an illness of more than two months, Florence Graves Case, 75, wife of Robert D. Case, died at the family home, 9 Brown avenue, late Thursday afternoon.  Mrs. Case was born at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] November 24, 1863, the daughter of Corinna M. Westcott and James Graves.  Much of her girlhood was spent in this city where she resided until her marriage, February 27, 1884.  Mr. and Mrs. Case soon after went to the Case homestead farm at Holmesville where they resided until 11 years ago, returning to this city to enjoy their retirement from a more active life. The death of Mrs. Case removes one of the most highly respected residents of this city and county.  Her acquaintanceship was unusually wide.  She was held in the deepest affection by all who were privileged to know her and enjoy her friendship.  Mrs. Case was intensely devoted to her family.  She made the joys and sorrows of her friends intimately her own, rejoicing with them in happiness and giving to them the consolation of an understanding heart in their sorrow.  A woman of exceptional grace and charm, service to her family and others marked her life at every turn. Many were the qualities that drew friends close to her and their sorrow is deep in her passing.  Mrs. Case was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, but since returning to this city she had attended the First Congregational church.  She was an active member of the Loyal Workers Circle of the King's Daughters of that church. The founder and first leader of the White Store home bureau unit, Mrs. Case maintained her interest in that group over a long period of years and annually was a hostess to the members at one meeting at her home here. A former member of the Tianderah Chapter of the D.A.R. at Gilbertsville, she transferred her membership to the Captain John Harris chapter in this city when she returned to Norwich.  Over a long period of years Mrs. Case served as a member of the board of women managers of the Chenango Memorial Hospital, giving generously of her time and ability to further the work of that organization. She was for many years a member of Norwich chapter, 367, O.E.S., and of the Monday Evening Musical Club.  Because of failing health, she only recently resigned from affiliation with various groups but continued to maintain an interest in the work and activity of all.  In 1934, with Mr. Case, she observed the happy occasion of their golden wedding anniversary at the home of her daughter on Hayes street.  In the late summer of 1938 she attended with Mr. Case, a testimonial dinner at which friends of long standing honored his 80th birthday anniversary.  Much of the success of others followed her inspiration and on each of these occasions Mrs. Case joined with her husband in receiving a sincere tribute of friendship and affection from a wide circle. Besides her husband, immediate survivors are her daughter, Mrs. LO. Dwight Gifford, two grandsons, Robert and Richard Gifford, all of Norwich; and one nephew residing in Detroit.  Until Saturday afternoon her body will rest at the Breese Funeral Home when it will be taken to the family home on Brown avenue where friends who desire to call many do so, Saturday afternoon or evening. Funeral services will be held form the Breese home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. D.G. DeBoer, pastor of the First Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery at White Store--Norwich Sun.