John E. Brookins
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919
John E. Brookins
1838 - 1919
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Funeral services for the late John E. Brookins were held at the First Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Brookins passed away at his home on West hill on Friday following a long illness. He was in his 81st year and had passed most of his long and useful life in the vicinity of his birthplace. A mason by occupation, many of the public and more important buildings in the city bear testimony to his skill and thoroughness as a workman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Honorable in his dealings, he enjoyed in an unusual degree the esteem of his fellow men. During the civil war Mr Brookins enlisted in the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment of New York Volunteers and served with the regiment until he was severely wounded at Winchester, VA on September 19, 1864, which wound troubled him all the rest of is life. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Mary L. Paul, who survives him. He is also survived by his only son, Rev. John C. Brookins, and three grandchildren, John Doremus, Burton Henry and Amala Brookins, all of Palmyra, N.Y., and one sister, Mrs. Jane Tilyou of Ilion, N.Y. Three nephews, Nelson, Louis and Arthur Brookins reside in this city.
Ellen Cheney
South New Berlin Bee, July 8, 1922
White Store [Chenango Co., NY]: In the brightness of a summer morning, amid the songs of the birds and the music of bursting buds, Miss Ellen C. Cheney was called from the home that had been her's for eighty-seven years, to the "mansions in her Father's house." She was born March 4, 1835, and was the oldest daughter of Marinda May and E.W. Cheney. Her entire life was spent in the home where she died June 27, 1922. She was a true Christian woman, having united with the Methodist church early in life. She possessed a keen intellect and had a wonderful memory, many a person seeking for early history have spent many happy hours with her while she told of happenings in White Store and surrounding towns. She was dearly loved by the children who enjoyed visited with her. Through her declining years she was tenderly cared for by her sister, Mrs. Mina Coffee. The funeral was held from the home Thursday at 1 p.m., Rev. R.L. Cornell, of Mt. Upton, officiating. The sermon was founded on the following text: Psalms 116:15, Precious in the sight of the lord is the death of his saints. Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Case, Mrs. L.D. Gifford and Linn Gage sang very sweetly. "Does Jesus Care." She lay silent among the profusion of beautiful flowers, tokens of love of many friends and was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. She is survived by one sister and four nephews and two nieces. The family wish to thank the neighbors who so kindly helped care for her, and the singers, and those that furnished autos, and for the beautiful flowers, and anyone who helped them in their sorrow.
"The smile on her face is quiet;
A lily is on her breast.
Her hands are folded together,
And the word on her lips is rest."
Herman Cheney
Otsego Journal, October 29, 1914
Herman Cheney, formerly of White Store, who resided in Clayville, near Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at the hospital in that city on Wednesday of last week of typhoid fever. He was the youngest son of Edward P. Cheney and an estimable young man, whose popularity and wide circle of friends was proved by the many expressions of sympathy and the elaborate floral designs that accompanied the body here. He was a member of the Order of Odd Fellows, a delegation from his lodge and also the South New Berlin lodge attending the funeral, which occurred on Saturday at 12 m, in the old White Store church, Rev. E.B. Singer officiating. The services at the grave were in charge of the Order and were solemn and impressive. Deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. E.P. Cheney; by three brothers, Merton, Jasper and Fred, and by two sister, Mrs. David Dane and Miss Ethel Cheney, of White Store. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery on the family plot at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]
Jasper B. Cheney
Chenango Telegraph, March 1, 1865
CHENEY: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of Chronic Diarrhoea, Jasper B. Cheney, aged 26 years.
The deceased was a member of Co. H, 8th, N.Y. Cavalry from Nov. '61, until Dec. 1, '64, when he was honorably discharged, on account of physical disability. He enlisted as a private, and was promoted in June '63 from 1st Sergeant, to 2d Lieutenant. In April, '64, to 1st Lieutenant. He had served over two years of his time, when he re-enlisted, and had never lost a day's duty for nearly three years, when he was taken sick July last. He entered the army from a sense of duty desiring to see the rebellion put down. During his sickness, he often regretted that he was not permitted to be with the brave boys in the field. Not that he loved war, but for the principle involved. He frequently talked of the time being not far distant when the sword should be beat into ploughshares. His trust and confidence with in the God of battles. He felt that the same God would sustain him in affliction, that had been with him in times of danger, and when encompassed by the arrows of death. He was hopeful that he should regain his usual health, and he laid plans for the future, till almost the last. He felt the need for a change of heart and desired the prayers of God's people that he might be better qualified to do good, that he might be useful to the Chruch. While his friends mourn his early death, they are comforted by knowing that he gave evidence of having passed from death unto Life. He passed away peaceful, happy and triumphant to the better land.
Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, March 1, 1865
BULL: In Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 1, of typhoid pneumonia, Mary E. [Bull], wife of James A. Bull, and daughter of the late Abel Comstock, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 28 years.
DAY: In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], 19th isn't., Henry A. Day, aged 21 years, 2 months and 5 days.
SPICER: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], 21st inst., George Spicer, aged 74 years.
GIFFORD: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], 16th inst., Joseph Gifford, aged 89 years and 4 months.
DALTON: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], 13th inst., William Dalton, aged 85 years.
GILBERT: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25, Eli [Gilbert], only son of George M. Gilbert, aged 9 months.
McALLEY: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Erma L. [McAlley], daughter, of Edwin and Clarrisa McAlley, aged 1 year, 3 months, 27th days.
The little bud so young and fair,
Called home by early doom;
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In Paradise could bloom.
The little form we loved so well,
Grew like the marble, cold and white,
But round her lips there lay a smile,
After the spirit took its flight
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