William A. Robinson
Chenango Union, March 15, 1877
The Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] papers announce the sudden death, on Wednesday of last week, of William A. Robinson, after a few hours' illness, of heart disease. He will be remembered by many of our citizens, as a brother of the late Mrs. William C. Wait, and his genial countenance, on his visits to our village, was always welcome. His funeral was attended on Sunday, by Mr. and Mrs. George Rider, of this place. Mr. Robinson was born in Devonshire, England, town of Chagford, October 16th, 1803 and came to this country in 1820. He was for many years in the dry goods and manufacturing business in Madison County. In 1826 he was married in Syracuse, on Church Street, to Emeline Leach, and removed to Binghamton, where also for many years he was engaged in the dry goods business. In 1832, the year of the cholera excitement, he removed with his family to Syracuse, and opened the old Eagle Hotel, situated where now stands the Clinton Block, opposite the First Baptist church, of which latter for many years he was an active member. For many years he was proprietor of the Onondaga Temperance House, and was universally respected. Six children survive him.
Emil Timm
Chenango Union, March 15, 1877
We learn that Emil Timm, of Preusen, Germany, who was in the employ of White, Smith & Co., in this village ][Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], last summer, is supposed to have been murdered in Philadelphia. He left here the 16th of October with a view to visiting the Centennial, having about $60 with him, and intending to go to New York where he had money deposited with the German Consul, or was expecting to receive remittances. We do not learn that he visited the consul, but that he proceeded to Philadelphia, and stopped at a house at which a murder is reported to have been committed at about that time. A body has recently been discovered near the Centennial Grounds, the description of which leads to the impression that it may have been the remains of Timm. His father has been in correspondence with Mr. Bickert of this village, also White Smith & Co. and the Consul, but no trace of Emil has been found since his arrival at Philadelphia, hence the conviction that he was murdered. He was a young man of unusual intelligence, courteous in his manners and very much esteemed by those who made his acquaintance. It is to be hoped that the mystery of his disappearance may yet be unraveled. --News
David Booth
Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1874
On Wednesday last, Oct. 21, 1874, Mr. David Booth, of Union Valley [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], departed this life in the 76th year of his age. He was one of the early settlers in the neighborhood in which he has lived for nearly 50 years. He entered the place where his farm now stands by cutting his way in, and before his strong arm and untiring energy and perseverance, the forest trees have fallen and the ground has been cleared, so that a substantial house, extensive buildings and a good farm stand as an evidence of his industry. He had gathered around him a large circle of friends who entertained for him the highest esteem. The funeral services were held at the house, where a very large number of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect and affection. About forty carriages followed the hearse to the cemetery, and as their friend, the husband, the father, the brother, was lowered to its last earthly resting palce, a blessed hope was entertained for a bright resurrection morning when those who sleep in Jesus shall awake to an eternal reunion.
Jared Goodyear
Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1874
Hon. Jared Goodyear, of Colliers, Otsego county, died very suddenly of epilepsy, in his mill near his residence last Saturday morning. After partaking of breakfast he proceeded to the mill apparently in the enjoyment of his usual good health. While in the act of giving one of the workmen some directions, he fell backward, and expired instantly. The last words he uttered were "catch me," spoken as he was falling. His remains were immediately conveyed to his residence and the sad intelligence of his sudden death spread rapidly throughout the community. The funeral took place on Monday at one o'clock p.m. and was largely attended; among those present being nearly all the former and present directors of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad Company. Through the kindness of Mr. H.S. Morse, Superintendent of the Albany & S. Railroad, a special train was run from Oneonta to Colliers, free to all who desired to pay respect to the memory of this venerable and highly respected citizen. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.H. Allen, of the Presbyterian Chruch of Oneonta. At the close of the regular service, Hon. James H. Ramsey, of Albany, and Col. W.W. Snow, of Oneonta, both of whom had been associated and were intimate with the deceased, made remarks eulogizing his memory. Mr. Goodyear was one of the original Directors of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company and much credit is due to his exertions toward its successful completion. He was also at one time Vice President of the Company, in which capacity, as also in that of director he exhibited much ability. The deceased came to Colliers a good may years ago, even before the State road was located in that vicinity. The mail from Albany was received there but once a week, and that was carried on horseback along the private roads leading from one farm to another, the highways not yet being surveyed. At the time of his death Mr. Goodyear was upwards of eighty-two years of age, having sprung from a family celebrated in that section for its longevity--Binghamton Press
Death Notices
Chenango Union, September 19, 1866
In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 14th, of consumption, Mr. James Kershaw, aged 65 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 21st, George C. Booth, aged 26 years. He was a member of Co. K, 10th NY Cavalry.
In Albany, Kansas, Aug. 23d, of cholera, Mrs. Eliza A. Whittenhall, in the 57th year of her age, daughter of the late Daniel Shumway, for many years a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Sept. 5th, Mrs. John Davison, aged about 46 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 31st, Ida B. [Smith], daughter of John L. and Lydia Ann Smith, aged 5 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5th, Miss Sarah V. Gleason, aged 21 years.
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