Alice Bliven
Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, November 28, 1849
Alice Bliven, infant daughter of Rev. E. F. and Irena Bliven, died in Maine, Broome Co., Nov. 5, aged one year and one day. In the death of this child we heard the Savior saying, Suffer little Alice to come unto me; but we strove to forbid it until we saw it was his will. Though it cost our hearts a pang, we submitted to the call. Union Nov. 16, Wm. Silsbee.
Sarah Antinette Cushman
Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, November 28, 1849
Miss Sarah Antinette [Cushman] was the daughter of Cormack and Sarah Cushman. Through the instrumentality of pious friends she saw a beauty in religion, became conscious of her destitution of it, and saw her exposure to the sore displeasure of heaven. She became seriously engaged for the welfare of her soul. She resolved to seek the pardon of her sins, and prayed to the Lord to have mercy upon her, and make her his adopted child. God was pleased mercifully to grant an answer of peace to her prayers and for the sake of his Son, the remission of sins. Her countenance was lighted with the most exquisite joy. At one time she sang the following lines:
"Jesus, nay all, to heaven is gone," etc.
with a tone of voice, and with a countenance which proved beyond all doubt, the joy of her soul. At another time she said:
"Praise God from whom all blessing flow," etc.
Thus died the amiable Antinette, aged 17 years.
On Antinette's grave let no thorn arise,
But the flower of the ralley be seen;
For like it she fell in the morning of days,
When life wore its mantle of green.
May God sanctify this providence to the present and future good of all the relatives and friends. Vestal, Nov. 19, 1849, M. Ruger
Mr. Kelley was born in Vermont Feb. 23rd, 1823. Died at North Afton, N.Y., Jan. 30, 1909. He came to North Afton about 60 years ago and has since been an honored citizen of that place. Having lived on the farm where he died nearly all the time. He was twice married, first in 1843 and the second time in 1849. His late years have been spent mostly with his daughter, Mrs. Larue Loomis. Over 50 years ago he became a member of the M.E. church at North Afton and all these years has been a faithful and consecrated member. He was very highly respected by all who knew him. Seven children survive him. He was buried from the home of his daughter Feb. 2nd. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. I.J. smith. Three beautiful selections of music were sung by a quartette from Bainbridge. He was buried in the cemetery at North Afton.
William Kelley
1823 - 1909
William Kelley who has been in failing health for some time past, died suddenly on Saturday morning last at the advanced age of 86 years. The funeral was held from his residence on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, Rev. I.J. Smith officiating, with burial at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY].Mr. Kelley was born in Vermont Feb. 23rd, 1823. Died at North Afton, N.Y., Jan. 30, 1909. He came to North Afton about 60 years ago and has since been an honored citizen of that place. Having lived on the farm where he died nearly all the time. He was twice married, first in 1843 and the second time in 1849. His late years have been spent mostly with his daughter, Mrs. Larue Loomis. Over 50 years ago he became a member of the M.E. church at North Afton and all these years has been a faithful and consecrated member. He was very highly respected by all who knew him. Seven children survive him. He was buried from the home of his daughter Feb. 2nd. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. I.J. smith. Three beautiful selections of music were sung by a quartette from Bainbridge. He was buried in the cemetery at North Afton.
Mattie A. (Shapley) Woods
1877 - 1906
Mattie A. Woods, wife of Isaac Woods, died at her residence in Plymouth today, aged 28 years. The body will be taken for burial to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keeler Shapley in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be made at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].
Elmira Andrews
1887 - 1909
On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 occurred the death of Miss Elmira Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Andrews of this village. Her death was due to pneumonia and came after an illness of three weeks. Miss Andrews was a member of the Baptist church and a very active worker in the Young Peoples society. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Wakeman of Binghamton and Miss Mae Andrews of Bainbridge and two brothers, George and Lester, both of this village. A short service will be held on Saturday noon at 12:30 at the house, followed by service at 1 o'clock in the Baptist church, the Rev. H.T. Hill officiating. The remains will be taken to Afton for interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. [Note: Tombstone gives name as Almira Andrews]
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