Obituaries (February 3)

Rose Hart Hoke

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1`918

 

Rose Hart Hoke

1874 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of several months Mrs. Maurice Hoke, formerly Miss Rose Hart, of Norwich, died recently at her home in Oswego. She was born in Norwich and made her home here until a few years ago, when her husband's duties as Ontario & Western Railway conductor necessitated the removal of their residence to Oswego.  While a resident of Norwich, Mrs. Hoke united with the Broad street M.E. Church, her membership being transferred to the Trinity M.E. Church of Oswego.  She was a member of the Eastern Star and a woman greatly beloved by all who knew her.  Besides her mother, whose home is in this city, but who had been with her daughter for some time prior to her death, she is survived by her husband, Maurice Hoke, of Oswego; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Demon, of Fulton; a son, Leslie, now in training at Pelham Bay Naval Station. The body was brought to Norwich for burial in Mount Hope.

 

Maurice Hoke

The Fulton Patriot, March 16, 1927

Hoke--Died at the Oswego hospital, March 14th, Maurice Hoke, aged 59 years.  He is survived by his son, Dr. Leslie l. Hoke of Fulton;  a daughter, Mrs. H.E. Demond of Oswego; a brother, Melvin Hoke of Cooperstown, and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Thayer of Cooperstown, and Miss Clara Hoke of Utica. The body was brought to the home of his son, 515 Pratt street, where funeral services will be held this afternoon.

William Barney

Sidney Enterprise, July 7, 1920

William [Barney], the three and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Barney of Mt. Vision, died Saturday as the result of the shock to his system of having a pan of hot milk spilled upon him, at the home of his parents.  He overturned the dish of heated milk, the hot fluid badly burning him, and the little boy died from the shock shortly after the accident. The funeral was held on Tuesday.  The little boy was the grandson of Mrs. Ruth Barney of this village [Sidney NY].

Anna Smith

Sidney Enterprise, July 7, 1920

Mrs. Anna Smith died very suddenly at her home on Division street [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY] some time during Monday night, aged 76 years.  Mrs. Smith had not been in the best of health for the past year and over, but on the evening previous to her death, was in her usual health and spirits and seemed unusually jolly during the evening which she spent at the home of one of her friends.  Leaving apparently in her usual health, she went to her home and to bed. The following morning a friend, Mrs. Avery, called at the house at about 11 o'clock and going to her room found her dead in her bed where some time during the night she had passed away of heart trouble from which she had been troubled considerably of late.  Mrs. Smith was born in Essex, England, and came to this country when a girl of 12 years. She was married to Seth Smith and during her married life spent much time traveling from place to palce.  Her husband lost his health and mind when a resident of Sidney, and was taken from here to the State hospital at Binghamton and later removed to an asylum in New Jersey.  For over a year she had had no news form him.  She had one daughter, whose whereabouts are also unknown. She was a Christian woman and had the respect and esteem of her many friends.  Her funeral will be held at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Ruth Barney on Division street, where she had rented rooms for some time past; the interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].

Perry Burlingame

Afton Enterprise, Marcy 18, 1920

Relatives and friends of Perry Burlingame were greatly shocked to hear of his death, which occurred at his home, Algona, Iowa., Monday, Feb. 16th, death resulting from heart trouble.  He had been ill since Feb. 5th, but owing to the congested mails at this time of year, word of his illness did not reach his native town until after the message arrived telling of his "passing on."  Perry Burlingame was born in South Bainbridge, now Afton,+ N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on Nov. 5th, 1846, at the old Burlingame "homestead" on Algerine St.  This old homestead his father, Rufus Burlingame, and mother, Alvira Landers Burlingame, bought in early married life and in 1836 built, and have spent the rest of their lives, raising a family of four children.  Perry was the third child and only son.  The old homestead is still in possession of the Burlingames, Perry owning one-half interest.  In 1869 he responded to the great call "go west, young man, go west," and May 31st, 1869 he took up a "homesteader" lot of 80 acres, in Kossuth Co., Iowa and for nearly 51 years he was spared to till and care for his farm.  Year by year he added acres and improvements, and to this farm in 1877 he took his "York State" bride, Miss Julia Etta Stevens, of Colesville, New York.  Many were the hardships and privations of their pioneer lives, but the sturdy character of their "Pilgrim ancestors" helped them to win the great struggle and they amassed a large farm and fortune.  His wife passed away in May, 1916, and now his "going away" leaves the three saddened children alone in the far West, Birnie, who is married and lives near by, Nellie and Herbert, at the home.  Besides he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Zeruah Landers, of Afton, and Mrs. George F. Demeree, of Harpursville, the oldest and youngest of the family. The other sister passed on before him about seven years ago.

Annie Elizabeth Burgess Swart

Afton Enterprise, June 24, 1920

Annie Elizabeth Burgess youngest daughter of Rev. Thomas Burgess, for many years an honored member of Wyoming Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in the parsonage home at South Danby, N.Y., September 10, 1859, and after a lingering illness departed this life from her home in Afton,  N.Y. [Chenango Co.], June 11, 1920. February 26, ----, while her father was pastor at North Sanford, she was united in marriage with Martin J. Swart of that place. To them were born three sons, Hugh T., Marion C. and Leo M., all of whom with her husband survive to mourn her going.  For several years Mr. and Mrs. Swart lived at North Sanford and Deposit, afterward removing to Afton where they have resided for a number of years past.  Mrs. Swart was a most estimable Christian lady.  Reared under the wholesome influences of the parsonage home, she has maintained the best traditions of the minister's family. She was blessed with a godly father and mother and their teachings and example were not in vain.  As a wife and mother she was ideal.  Over her home she presided graciously.  "Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."  She was always interested in the Church of Christ in general and the Church of her choice in particular. She was active in the work of the Sunday School, devoting herself especially to the teaching of children.  Her quiet manner, her tact, and her devotion peculiarly fitted her for this important work.  With her husband she had just moved into their new home in the village, where surrounded by her boys and their wives she seemed in the best possible position to live when she was called from earth.  We cannot understand it.  But we are comforted by the thought that she had entered her "house not made with hands, eternal, in the Heavens."  It was a delight to know Mrs. Swart.  Any life was richer which enjoyed such an acquaintance. We shall all feel poorer now that she is gone. She is survived by two brothers, Dr. Vincent Burgess, a physician in Brisben, N.Y., and Edward Burgess of Seattle, Washignton. All have the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends.  The funeral services were conducted in the Afton Methodist Episcopal Church, June 14th, by her pastor, who spoke beautiful and comforting words. Rev. Bronson was assisted by Rev. J.S. Crompton, pastor of the Dunmore, Pa., Methodist Episcopal Chruch.  Mr. Crompton is an old time friend of the family.  Her body sleeps in the Afton cemetery until that day when His saints "shall be like Him for they shall see Him as He is."