Obituaries (February 20)

Mary E. Sheldon

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1899

 

Mary E. Sheldon

North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sunday afternoon last occurred the funeral services in memory of Mary E. Sheldon.  The high esteem and genuine affection in which she was held not only by kinsman but also by the whole community, was evidenced by the large number of persons, old and young in attendance at the church, some of whom were unable to gain admittance.  Everyone loved Mary, for Mary loved everyone.  The entire community feels the loss.  She was "Our Mary."  Her life was ever considerate of others. Cheerfulness was her habit.  though she had not been in good health for some months her hopefulness always prompted her to reply to those who inquired as to her health.  "Oh, I am quite well."  Early in life she learned to love Jesus, and she has constantly shown a zeal for His cause by attendance at the services of the church as well as in other ways.  Although young in years and but just blossoming into womanhood, she exhibited a maturity of mind and of heart, and a seriousness of life not often seen.  We may not understand the Providence that has taken her from us, but "sometime we'll understand."

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1899

Miss Mary E. Sheldon of North Norwich died at South Columbia, Herkimer co., Thursday, Nov. 16, 1899, aged 17 years.  Miss Sheldon went to South Columbia two weeks ago to visit at the home of her brother; she was taken with convulsions owing to Bright's disease, and died quite suddenly.  She was a very bright young lady and loved by all who knew her.  The deceased leaves her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stradler, of North Norwich, two brothers, Fred Sheldon of South Columbia and Henry B. Sheldon of Norwich, and two sisters, Miss Alice Sheldon, who resides with her brother here, and Mrs. Elmer Smith of Earlville.  The body will be brought to North Norwich for burial.

Kittie (Hoag) Cornell

Chenango Union, June 17, 1886

The death of Mrs. Edgar Cornell was a great shock to the community.  The estimation in which she was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral, which occurred on Wednesday, at Union church.  Loving hands had made many floral devices, and beautiful flowers were everywhere, but the lovely white robed form in the casket was more beautiful than all.  Rev. Mr. Weeks preached a fitting discourse from the words, "What I do thou knowest not now, but shalt know hereafter." The mournful music, "She's Gone," thrilled all hearts.  Kittie will be missed in the church, in the Sabbath School, in society, but most of all in the home circle. The bereaved husband and motherless babe have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

Lizzie Angell

Chenango Union, June 17, 1886

Again the death knell is sounding.  Lizzie Angell was brought to her uncle, J. H. Curtis' at White Store, from her school at Oswego, some three weeks since, very ill.  Friday, June 11th, she died.  Many will remember the tragic fate of the beautiful Elva Curtis Angell, and her young husband.  The little orphan girl they left has often asked, "Will I know my father and mother in heaven?"  The question is answered now.  Lizzie had a mind of great promise, and was earnestly engaged in fitting herself for usefulness.  She has gone to a higher sphere where the clog of mortality will not hinder the development of mind, and where with the loved and lost she may find rest forever in the home her Savior went before to prepare for her.

L.D. Cornell

South New Berlin Bee, July 5, 1919

L.D. Cornell, whose sickness was mentioned last week, died Saturday, of cerebral hemorrhage, at the age of eighty-two years and four months and twenty days.  He was the son of Daniel Cornell, and was born on the farm now owned by Homer Delavan, Feb. 8, 1857.  He was married in 1860 and bought the farm where most of his married life was spent, and where he died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.J. Brownell.  He has been a member of the M.E. church since early manhood.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E.J. Brownell and one son Charles D. Cornell, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  The funeral was held at one o'clock Tuesday at his late home.

Will Carey

Norwich Sun, January 6, 1940

Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Will Carey, 72, prominent and highly respected Chenango county farmer, will be held from the family residence here Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  His death occurred Thursday night at 6:30 following a long illness.  He had been in failing health for the past two years.  A resident of this village for the past nine years, the family came here form South Otselic where they resided for some 17 years.  Born in Vernon, Michigan, Mr. Carey came to New York state when a young man.  Following his marriage, he and his wife later returned to Michigan where they lived for 20 years, coming back to Chenango county and taking up their residence at South Otselic where Mr. Carey followed farming successfully.  Had he lived, Mr. Cary would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary next October.  Besides his wife, Anna, there survives a daughter, Mrs. Nettie Sherwood who lived with them; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Goss of Alger, Mich.; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Anna May Drake of Norwich.  Rev. Rexford K. Crounse will officiate at the funeral services Monday.  Burial will be made in Valley View cemetery at [South] Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].