Obituaries (February 6)

LaDue Stanley Ferris

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1918

 

 

LaDue Stanley Ferris

1891-1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Relatives have recently been informed of the death of La Due Ferris, who was killed in action in France on October 28.  He was a member of the Three Hundred and Eighth Ambulance corps, Three Hundred and Second Sanitary Train.  He left Norwich with the contingent of February 26 last, going to Camp Dix.  In April he was sent overseas, being assigned to service in France.  He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Emily D. Saunders, of Norwich, and Miss Blanche Ferris, of Syracuse, and four brothers, Charles Ferris, of Rochester, Willard, and Minot M., of Smyrna.

 

Norwich Sun, November 27, 1918

Ladue Stanley Ferris of Norwich died in action October 28.  His name appeared on the casualty list released by the war department today.  Private Ferris was a farmer, 26 years of age, and for some time with his brother, operated the Randall farm on west hill.  When he was inducted into service, Feb. 25, 1918, and sent to Camp Upton, he was farming in Smyrna.  He was among that group of Chenango men who filled out the New York contingent at Camp Upton and went overseas in early April.  Mrs. Emily Saunders of the town of  Norwich on November 20 received a telegram from Adjutant General Harris saying that Ladue Ferris, Medical department, is officially reported killed in action, October 28.  Two days previous to that on which he was killed, Private Ferris had written his sister that he was in best of health and uninjured.

 

Norwich Sun, August 16, 1921

FERRIS:  In Argonne Forest, France, Oct. 28, 1918, Pvt. LaDue Ferris.  Burial was made on Sunday, Aug. 14. 

 

Binghamton Press, August 12, 1921

Norwich:  The funeral of Private LaDue S. Ferris will be held at the undertaking rooms of the William Breese company Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of the Norwich Post of the American Legion.  He was 28 years old and was a member of the last contingent to leave Norwich in February, 1918.  He went overseas in April, and served for five months as a litter carrier, bearing the wounded to the rear with the advance hospital corps without injury.  On Oct. 28 he was instantly killed by a piece of flying shrapnel, piercing his brain in the fighting at Argonne forest.  The Rev. Paul Riley Allen of Chicago will officiate at the funeral.  Burial will be in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].  He leave two sisters, Mrs. Emily B. Saunders of Woods Corners and Mrs. John K. Parker of Syracuse and four brothers, Charles H. Ferris of Rochester, Willard A. Ferris of ---, Robert Lee Ferris of Norwich and Minot M. Ferris of Binghamton. 

 

Grandfather of Leo Pratt

Afton Enterprise, January 3, 1901

Once more the Angel of Death has been in our midst and removed from us, on December 3d, our father whom we all loved and cherished so much.  Only three months ago we were called together to look upon the form of one so young in manhood's estate, Leo Pratt, grandson of the deceased; but when God's summons comes we must obey.  The deceased was 76 years of age having resided on the place occupied at his death, for forty-five years.  He was a kind neighbor and had for many years labored in the vineyard of his Heavenly Master, who saw fit, after the years of hard toll and struggle in worldly affairs to call him to a better world.  He leaves beside his aged companion, five children to mourn their loss.  May God take care of his lonely companion and comfort her as no other can do.

 

 John Rider

Afton Enterprise, January 16, 1902

John Rider residing about three miles from Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], but in the town of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died instantly, while driving along Main street, in Unadilla, Monday.  Mr. Rider had driven to Unadilla with his two daughters to do some shopping and just as they were starting for home, he dropped the reins and fell forward into the cutter. The horse was turned up in front of the Bishop house and Mr. Rider carried into the hotel, but death had apparently been instantaneous.  Rider was about 75 years of age and is survived by the two daughters, who resided with him, and one brother, also residing in the locality of his late home. 

Mrs. Nathan Pierce

Afton Enterprise, January 16, 1902

Dr. E. Denny held an inquest upon the death of Mrs.. Nathan Pierce of East Davenport [Delaware Co., NY], killed in the D.&H. yard at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], at his office, Thursday. Five witnesses were sworn.  The evidence disclosed nothing new, save that Mrs. Pierce was standing at the side of the track until the engine was about 75 feet away, when she stepped in front thereof. The train was moving 30 or 35 miles an hour and was stopped after going about its length.  Dr. A.W. Cutler testified that the spine was fractured, three ribs broken and a probable fracture of the skull. The cause of the death was the breaking of the spinal column. The verdict was in accordance with these facts.  Mrs. Pierce was 55 years of age and was the daughter of the late James Mitchell, late of Meredith.  Her husband's name was Nathan Pierce, and since his death she resided in East Davenport village.

Death Notices

Afton Enterprise, August 16, 1921

WHITE:   At Chateau Thierry [France], July 12, 1918, Fred C. White, aged 35 years.  Burial was made at Herrick, Pa.

HYER:  At the county farm, Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 13, Julia C. Hyer, aged 79 years. Burial was made on Monday at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

RAFERTY:  In France, Nov. 3, 1918, Corporal Donald T. Raferty.  Burial was made on Aug. 14 in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

FERN:  At Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 13, Mrs. Thomas F. Fern, aged 46 years.  Burial was made on Tuesday in St. Paul's cemetery.

SMITH:  At Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 10, Mrs. Peck Smith, aged 74 years. Burial was made at Greene.