Obituaries (April 6)

George Edgar Wood

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1919

 

George Edgar Wood

1839 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  George Edgar Wood, whose long life of 79 years had been passed in this community, died at his home on Crandall street on Saturday last.  He had been ill for a long time and on Wednesday before the date of his death, submitted to an operation but was too much enfeebled to recover from the shock.  Deceased was a native of Norwich and was born October 2, 1839, the son of Chester and Lovina Wood.  On December 6, 1859, Miss Caroline Crandall became his bride and the 50th anniversary of the happy event was celebrated nine years ago.  Ten months would have brought them to their 60th anniversary.  when a young man, Mr. Wood learned the mason's trade, which he followed the greater share of his active years, rounding out his useful life as manager of the stone grist mill on West Main street.  He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting August 19, 1862, in Company C, of the gallant One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment.  Ten weeks later he was promoted to corporal and on October 19, 1864 was made a sergeant.  He was a brave and fearless soldier and participated in many battles.  He was mustered out with his company at Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1865.  He was a charter member of Smith Post, G.A.R., and had filled every office in the organization.  Besides his widow, he leaves one brother, Josiah A. Wood, of Norwich.  A daughter, Mrs. Charles Lewis, died in 1895 at the age of 31, and a son passed away in infancy.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from his late home, Rev. Mr. Harding, of the Calvary Baptist church, officiating.

 

Norwich Sun, February 13, 1919

George E. Wood, who died February 8, 1919, at his home on Crandall avenue after a lengthy period of illness, was born in this city [Norwich, NY], October 2, 1839, the son of Chester and Lovina Wood.  he was one of a family of seven children, four boys and three girls.  On December 6, 1859 he was united in marriage with Caroline Crandall who survives him. There are also three surviving nieces in Colorado and three nephews and three nieces in this state.  Only one of his brothers, Josiah, is still living in this city.  Reuben Porter, Orien E., Josiah, and George were all in the 114th regiment, when that famous fighting body left Norwich early in the war of the rebellion.  All four served throughout the war, Josiah and Orien being wounded in one of the clashes with the confederates.  G.A.R. ritual services were conducted at the home of their late comrade Tuesday afternoon, Rev. S.T. Harding, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church officiating, and burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Caroline (Crandall) Wood

Norwich Sun, April 2, 1925

Mrs. Caroline Wood died at the home of J.A. Wood, 26 Plymouth Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday night.  Mrs. Wood, who was 83 years old, was the widow of the late George E. Wood.  She was a lifelong resident of this city. Several nieces and nephews survive her, but there are no nearer relatives, her two children having died many years ago.  Funeral services will be held from her late home at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Roderick MacLeod officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]

 

Flora J. (Wood) Lewis

Morning Sun, December 10, 1895

The funeral of Mrs. Flora Lewis, who died on Dec. 5, was largely attended from her late residence on Sunday at noon, Dr. John Bradshaw officiating.  She had been a patient sufferer for many months, being a victim to that dread disease, consumption.  All was done by loved ones that could be to aid in her recovery, but God knew best.  With a bright smile and a pleasant word she always greeted those about her.  Her trust in God carried her across the dark river without fear.  She was the only child of George and Caroline Wood, and for many years has made Norwich her home.  She was born in 1860 and married to Charles V. Lewis in 1880.  The parents mourn the loss of a loving daughter and the grief stricken husband of a devoted wife. The sympathy of many friends is extended to them in this their hour of bereavement.

Gone to her silent sleep,

Folded her white hands rest,

There nevermore to weep

In that fair land of the blest. 

Swift through the chilly night,

Her spirit fled from sorrow,

Through the gates afar

Into the blest tomorrow.

 

Gone in the morning light,

Fled from this world of care.

Gone to the realms of endless day

To dwell in that land so fair.

Sickness shall come no more,

Sorrow shall pain her never,

Safe on the bosom of her God

Resting forever.