Obituaries (April 12)

Octavia (Aldrich) Holmes

Utica Saturday Globes, February 1919

 

Octavia (Aldrich) Holmes

1856 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Octavia Aldrich widow of Henry Holmes, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Frank, in Norwich.  Mrs. Holmes' life was devoted to her husband and children. She was tireless in her efforts to make their home attractive to them and to their friends.  Unselfish and generous to a fault, she was loving and sympathetic as a friend and was often sought by those in need of counsel and comfort.  Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter, the remains being laid at rest beside those of her husband in the family plot at South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Holmes leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. Frink, of Norwich, and Mrs. Harry Purdy, of Oxford, and a son, Clifford, of Elizabeth, N.J. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Frank Nicholson, of Oxford, and a brother Charles E. Aldrich. 

 

Norwich Sun, January 23, 1919

Octavia Holmes, widow of the late Henry Holmes died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Frink, Jan. 29th, 1919.  Funeral services were held from her residence Wednesday at one o'clock.  Burial was made in the South Plymouth cemetery, beside her husband who died last May.  Octavia Aldrich was born in Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 11, 1856, the daughter of Lafayette and Aurilla Trask Aldrich. She is survived by her daughters Mrs. Ernest Frink of this place and Mrs. Harry Purdy in Oxford, a son, Clifford Holmes of Elizabeth, N.J., one sister, Mrs. Frank Nicholson of Oxford, also a brother, Chas. Aldrich of this city, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

 

Joseph Adolphus Hamilton

Otsego Journal, May 26, 1921

Joseph Adolphus Hamilton was born at Pittsfield, Otsego county, N.Y., October 2, 1856, where he spent his boyhood days.  In 1884 he married Julia E. Johnson at Morris, N.Y., and began housekeeping in his native town.  Twenty-five years ago he moved to Mt. Upton, N.Y., and lived there until recently.  He had been in poor health the past two years and finally disposed of his farm at Mt. Upton, and purchased a place at Ilion, N.Y.  Owing to the condition of his health he was temporarily moved to his brother's, Wm. Hamilton of New Berlin Center. While there he was taken seriously ill and passed away May 17, 1921, at 10:45. He was buried in the New Berlin cemetery May 20, 1921.  He leaves a widow, a son, Lee, and a daughter, besides a brother, Wm. Hamilton, a sister, Mrs. Ella Pitts.  Mr. Hamilton was a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor, beloved by all. An upright Christian and citizen, respected by all who knew him.

 



Death Notices

 

Rebecca Stannard, an aged lady who has for years resided with the family of Mrs. Latham, at the Mills [Rockwell's Mills, Chenango Co., NY], died on Wednesday last, aged eighty-eight years.  Her funeral was attended from her late home on Friday, Rev. Mr. Bradshaw officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Barber. The burial was at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  [Otsego Journal, Aug. 27, 1884]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Lemuel Stratton, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Hayes, at Fultonville was held in the church here Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Clow officiated. Burial was made beside the grave of her husband in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY]  [Norwich Sun, June 16, 1921]

 

The funeral of Mrs. William Swancott was held from her late home Monday afternoon at Latham's Corners.  Burial at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]  [Otsego Journal, May 26, 1921]

 

Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Swancott, an aged resident of Lathams Corners did after a long illness.  his funeral was held Thursday from his home there.  [Norwich Sun, Oct. 13, 1930]

 

White Store [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral and burial of Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton was held Sunday afternoon.  [South New Berlin Bee, Aug. 19, 1937]