Edith A. Westcott Hastings
1876 - 1921
The many friends of Mrs. Edith A. Westcott Hastings were greatly shocked to learn of her death in the Norwich hospital where she had gone to have an operation for appendicitis. The operation had been successfully performed and she appeared to be getting along nicely much to the joy of her friends, however a case of ether pneumonia set in and she began to fail and continued to do so until she finally passed away at eleven o'clock Saturday morning December 10th. Mrs. Hastings was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] October 28, 1876. She was the daughter of Austin E. and Julia D Ogden Westcott. Two years after the birth of Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Westcott moved to Milford, two years later to Otego where they lived for four years and then moved to Bainbridge where they resided until their deaths. Early in life Edith became identified with the Methodist Episcopal church in Bainbridge. She was a faithful and active member of the church of her choice. Her cheerful disposition and charming ways endeared her to all the members and friends of the church as well as to a host of friends and acquaintances outside the church. She was always willing and ready to respond to the call of the church for service, whatever she undertook she performed in an conscientious and efficient manner Her departure makes a gap in the society that cannot be filled. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Hastings of Bainbridge, June 27, 1900. She was a true home maker and the marriage life of these two very estimable couples was a happy experience. Mrs. Hastings was a gracious hostess and one that her friends delighted to visit or call upon. An accomplished musician, her playing was always listened to with great pleasure. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon December 13, the Rev. R.F. Lesh, pastor of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. C.G. Cade, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge officiated. The Philathea class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school of which the deceased was a member was present to the number of forty, the class acted as an escort of love. The members participated in the committal service at the cemetery depositing carnations as they moved silently by each side of the casket.
Hiram P. Hovey
1832 - 1900
Hiram P. Hovey was born at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] January 8, 1832 and died at his home in West Bainbridge, September 19, 1900. His whole life was spent in this vicinity and he was one of the best known and most respected men in the community. In early life he married Miss Susan Gordon who lived only a few years. His second wife, who was the mother of his son, Lou A., and with whom he lived the greater part of his life, was Miss Lydia Ireland, daughter of John Ireland. His last wife was Mrs. Marilla Hovey, widow of the late George Hovey, of the town of Oxford. Their marriage occurred about six months ago. Mr. Hovey resided in Guilford and Oxford until about 1869, when he came to live on the farm on Searles Hill which is now owned by his nephew and adopted son, William Hovey. In 1877 he removed to West Bainbridge which has since been his home. There he built a creamery and cheese factory which he conducted for several years. He was also interested in creameries at Ouaquaga, Windsor and Harpursville. In early life he united with the M.E. church at Union Valley, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He was a strong supporter of the church and of the cause of religion. He devoted a great deal of care and labor to establishing the Sunday school of the church at Union Valley and was its efficient superintendent for many years. He also acted as president of the Susquehanna Valley Sunday school association. He had been afflicted with a serious heart trouble for many years from which he was a great sufferer at times. His condition had been steadily growing worse for several months and death brought relief from pain on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.H. Sackett, at 1:30 o'clock Friday, at the church in Union Valley. The interment was in the Union Valley Cemetery [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Besides his widow, Mrs. Marilla Hovey, he is survived by his son Lou A., of Utica, who is a conductor on the New York Central railroad, in charge of a train from Utica to Montreal, and his nephew and adopted son, William Hovey, who resides upon the farm on Searles Hill.
Patty (Palmer) Tyler
Chenango Union, February 10, 1887
Mrs. Tyler died at her home in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday morning, February 3d, after a brief illness. The deceased was born in Bridgewater, Oneida County, in 1809. Her maiden name was Patty Palmer. She was married in 1825, to Nelson Tyler, who still survives her. She was the mother of eleven children, ten of which grew up, and six are still living. She was baptized in 1836, and united with the church in Smithville. For nearly twenty years she has been a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist church in East Pharsalia. She died as she had lived, with a firm belief in the power of Jesus to save to the uttermost. Through her illness she evinced a sweet spirit of patience, and loving confidence in God, with gentle consideration for those about her, and a kind word of admonition and counsel for all. She finally passed away as if sinking into a quiet sleep with a look of heavenly peace upon her face.
Flossie (Finch) Ketchum
Sidney Enterprise, March 3, 1932
Mrs. Flossie Ketchum, the wife of Fred Ketchum of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Bainbridge hospital at about 2 o'clock Saturday morning, Feb. 26 of acute rheumatic fever. While she had been in ill health since December, she had been confined to her bed only a few weeks. Finally her condition became so serious that it seemed wise to have her under constant medical attention and she was removed from her home to the hospital, Monday, Feb. 21, but all efforts failed to ward off the messenger of death. She was the only child of Jerome and Emma Weeks Finch and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] September 1, 1882. All of her life was spent in or near this place. The funeral was held from the Colwell's Brothers' funeral chapel at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Feb. 29, Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the Baptist church of Afton, officiating. The chapel was filled with her many friends and relatives and the beautiful floral tributes spoke of the high esteem in which she was held. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Thelma, 16, Irene, 12, and Doris, 9 years of age. Several cousins also survive. Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.
John Oliver Cromwell
Sidney Enterprise, March 3, 1932
John Oliver Cromwell the 8-year-old son of Edward A. and Charlotte Shaw Cromwell, passed away at about 6 o'clock Friday evening, Feb. 26, of broncho-pneumonia, following an attack of chickenpox. He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27, 1923. He was a very lovable, bright child, being the highest honor pupil in the third grade at school and the sympathy of the community goes out to the parents. The funeral was private and was held from the home, just south of the village, at 12 o'clock Monday, Feb. 29, Rev. G.H. Orvie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Besides his parents, a six-year-old sister, Evelyn Jeanne, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw of Afton, and Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Cromwell of Esperance survive. The body was palced in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] for the present.
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