Obituaries (February 5)

Mary Ella (Stearns) Hann

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1918

 

Mary Ella (Stearns) Hann

1856 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home on Silver street last week occurred the death of Mrs. Ella M. Hann, wife of Emory L. Hann.  Although her health had been declining for some time, her many friends throughout the city were illy prepared for the word of her death.  Mrs. Hann was born in Andover [Allegheny Co., NY], on September 4, 1856.  On May 3, 1877, she was united in marriage with Emory L. Hann and they continued to make their home in Andover until they came to Norwich to reside nine years ago.  Mrs. Hann united with the Baptist church when only 12 years of age and was an active worker in the first Baptist Church, with which she communed soon after coming to this city.  She was also a leader in the local W.C.T.U. and for five years was president.  In the church and the temperance work she will be greatly missed. Beside her husband, Mrs. Hann is survived by two children, Mrs. Roxa V. Tillman, wife of I.D. Tillman, and Hildred H. Hann, who is now with his regiment in France; and two brothers, D.J.S. Stearns, of Port Allegany, Pa., and Ernest E. Stearns, of Andover. Three other children, Roy, Ernest and Leslie, preceded her into eternal rest.  Private funeral services were held from her late home on Friday afternoon, the body being taken to Andover for burial.  [Buried Valley Brook Cemetery, Andover, NY, findagrave.com memorial #108597862]

Emory L. Hann

Andover News, October 22, 1942

Emory L. Hann died Thursday at 6 o'clock evening, October 5, 1942 in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]  He was the son of Levi and Lucy Baker Hann.  He was born at the Hann homestead, near Stearns Crossing, town of Andover [Alleghany Co., NY], December 5, 1950.  He was united with Miss Mary Ella Stearns May 3, 1877 in Andover, whose death occurred Dec. 11, 1918.  Mr. Hann was a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade and built many homes in Andover, which now stand as monuments of his handiwork. After moving to Norwich in 1909, he worked for many years as a cabinet maker in a plant there.  In early manhood he united with the Andover Baptist church.

Maria A. Rockwell

Norwich Sun, August 2, 1921

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] friends have received word of the recent death of Maria A Rockwell at her home at Fairhope, Alabama.  During her years of suffering she was lovingly cared for by her husband and children, three of whom with their families live near Fairhope.  Mrs. Rockwell will be remembered as one of the three daughters of the late Benjamin Knowles who lived for many years on the farm west of Smyrna which was later occupied by H.H. Peckham.  Her sister, Phoebe, with her husband, Charles Simpkins spent their last years at Upperville.  The older sister, Caroline S. Rockwell died in Alabama a few years ago. All were faithful members of the Society of Friends and steadfastly adhered to their Christian faith during life.

Alice R. (White) Taylor

Chenango Union, April 2, 1885

The Times regrets that it is called upon this morning to announce the death of Mrs. Willis Taylor, which occurred at the family residence at the Continental hotel about 12:30 o'clock this morning.  Mrs. Taylor was a lady who was esteemed and loved by all with whom she met, and though she has only resided in this city about a year, she has in that time gathered around her a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will mourn her loss.  She had been ill but a short time, and her friends despaired of her recovery until yesterday, when they began to have some hope, but the night showed upon what fragile foundation that hope rested.  Mrs. Taylor, whose maiden name was Alice R. White, was born in North Norwich, Chenango county, New York, on January 31, 1865, and was married at Grand Rapids, Mich., on April 14, 1884, coming to this city [Leavenworth, Kansas] at that time with her husband.  Added to the friends of Mrs. Taylor, are those of the bereaved husband, who has long been a resident of this city, and who has a multitude of acquaintances who mourn with him and weep with him in his hour of trouble.  The hearts that ache with him this morning will be many, and though nothing can lessen his loss, comforting words will be spoken and all will be done to reconcile him to his great affliction that is possible. The sympathies of all will also be with the child of the deceased lady, now only eight days old, and kind hands and hearts of relatives and friends, will be ready to assist in giving it a mother's care.  [Leavenworth Times, March 22, 1885]

Lyman B. Cole

Montrose Democrat,  May 1897

Lyman B. Cole was born in Gilbertsville, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Sept. 22, 1810.  When he was about eight years old, his father died and he was "bound out" to Deacon Lull and later to the trade of Currier.  In 1857 he came to Montrose and worked at his trade for years with Isaac P. Foster. The day following his majority birthday he married Jerusha Harding of New Milford, with whom he lived until her death in 1853, by whom he had ten children, six of whom are now living viz:  Mrs. Mary A. Ludington, of West Chenango, N.Y., and Dr. Henry H., of Binghamton, Frank L. and Samuel A. who occupy the old homestead in Bridgewater, Pa., and Mrs. Carrie E. Cole, of Montrose.  Soon after his marriage he commenced the tanning business in the Yale Settlement in Guilford, N.Y., which after ten years he sold out and commenced life as a farmer in Guilford.  In 1862 he came to Bridgewater and bought the Fredrick Foster farm of Edwin Stone, which he occupied until a few years since, when his sons Frank L. and Lemuel A. bought and assumed control of the old farm, and he bought and occupied until his death, the Lewis Chamberlain place adjoining.  Mr. Cole was a stirring business man and was active to the last. During the war he spent considerable time in the drover business and was quite widely known throughout the county. He was married twice after losing his first wife and his third wife still survives him.  He died May 18, 1897.  The funeral services were conducted by Pastor Shipman, of Montrose, M.E. Church, at his late residence Sunday afternoon.  Music by quartette of Montrose talent, Messrs. James and Barney, Mrs. Ayers and Miss Barney. The pall bearers were Arthur L., Leon R., Clarence and Claude Cole, Fred Page and Arthur Andrews, grandchildren of the deceased.