Obituaries (March 27)

Daniel Murray Heady

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1900

 

Daniel Murray Heady

1830-1900

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Daniel Murray Heady died at his residence, rear of No. 46 Cortland street, after a brief illness Wednesday morning at the age of 70.  Mr. Heady was the youngest son of Daniel and Mary Brown Heady, who came from Connecticut and were among the first settlers in the town of Plymouth, where from the wilderness they cleared off the farm that afterwards became the family homestead situated about two miles north of Preston Corners.  In those primeval days wolves abounded in that locality and among the family legends is one relating how Mrs. Heady spent the night alone with her children, her husband having gone to a mill with a grist.  Their cabin was not completed and there was no door, only a blanket hung in its place while wolves prowled about snapping their teeth and snarling.  Their son, Daniel Murray, was born February 9, 1830, and had always lived at the homestead until last November when he moved to this village.  In his death the last of his generation passed away.  On October 30, 1851, Mr. Heady married Phoebe Rebecca Bosworth, who died July 5, 1897.  On November 22, 1899, he married Mrs. Laura J. Bosworth, widow of his first wife's brother, who survives him, together with three children by his former marriage, two sons, Duane, who occupied the homestead and Elmer, of Binghamton, and one daughter, Mrs. Asa Aldrich, of North Norwich. There are seven grandchildren.  Deceased had always been a Democrat and prided himself on the fact.  His funeral was attended this (Friday) morning at 11, Rev. W.A. Dunnett officiating. Burial in the Heady Cemetery at Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Phoebe Rebecca (Bosworth) Heady

Chenango Union, July 22, 1897

Phoebe Rebecca Bosworth was born in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on October 20th, 1831.  She was one of ten children of George and Prudence Bosworth, of whose large family only one now survives.  She lived in Pharsalia until 1851, when she was married to Mr. Daniel Murray Heady and went to reside at South Plymouth, where her home remained until her death.  Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Heady, one of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are:  Duane, who resides at South Plymouth; Elmore, of Binghamton; Estelle, wife of Mr. Asa Aldrich, of North Norwich.  Mrs. Heady was a woman of amiable and cheerful disposition and of excellent business quality, and for 46 years proved a true helpmate to him, who now mourns her loss.  She had a sympathetic heart, and none who were in need appealed to her for help in vain.  With her husband, the deceased was a very regular attendant at the M.E. church at Preston, and their musical talents have been gratuitously employed in the praise portion of the public services there for 30 years.  For several years past Mrs. Heady was a valuable teacher in the Sunday school, and took a deep interest in everything pertaining to the prosperity of the church.  She was stricken with sickness on August 17, 1896, and despite all that kind hands could do to help her, she gradually sank, and her immortal spirit left its house of clay on July 5th 1897. Having experienced salvation through the blood of the cross, she was ready to go "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod, Thy staff, they comfort me."  These are the words in which she expressed the strength of her confidence in God.  Her mortal remains were laid away in the cemetery opposite her late home on July 9th, in the presence of large numbers of sorrowing friends.

 

Bridget Hickey

Chenango Union, July 22, 1897

Mrs. Bridget Hickey, widow of the late Dennis Hickey, died at her home on Hale street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, aged 86 years.  She was born in the Parish of Killalora, Ireland, in 1811, and was married there to Dennis Hickey.  They came to America about 1847 and soon after landing came to Norwich.  Mr. Hickey died about 13 years ago, and his widow has continued to make her home here in Norwich.  Eight children survive her, five of whom live in this county, two in Colorado and one in California.  During her late years she has been tenderly cared for by her daughters, Anna and Bridget, who at the end stood by their mother's side, as the loved souls which had gone on before beckoned the aged pilgrim cross the cold valley to the golden land. The funeral services were held Tuesday.  Burial in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Kate Rowe

Norwich Sun, June 7, 1929

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Kate Rowe, who died Thursday evening, May 30, was held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2:30 at the Baptist church. Rev. M.E. Weaver officiated, assisted by Rev. D.H. Woodward, D.D.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery.  Mrs. Rowe was about 61 years of age and for many years had been a resident of this vicinity, where she was held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the Baptist church, and a past noble grand of Victory Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her husband, Charles Rowe; one sister, Mrs. Edna Angell of Binghamton and several nieces and nephews.