Edson Harris
Chenango Telegraph, March 18, 1863
Edson Harris, formerly of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], and well known in this vicinity, but latterly of Lacrosse, Wis., and a member of the 1st Wisconsin Battery, died in camp before Vicksburg in February last of measles. His Captain in communicating his death to his mother says--"His death to us is a severe stroke, as he had all the qualities of a good soldier and none better than Edson Harris. His memory is indelibly written on our hearts, and though the changing scenes of the tended field might cause us to forget many things of great interest, yet the name of Edson Harris will long be remembered when this command is disbanded and many a battlefield forgotten. He was buried with the honors of war, covered with the same flag whose folds he had marched under, both in the field of battle, and at his late home, Lacrosse. He was engaged in both battles, "Chickasaw Bayou" and "Arkansas Post," and although under a most galling fire seemed to fear no danger. His grave is opposite the mouth of Yazoo River about one-fourth mile west of the west bank of the Mississippi River. The spot is marked with a neat epitaph upon the head board of his last resting place, and will not be obliterated for many years."
George Cannon
Chenango Telegraph, March 25, 1863
CANNON: At his father's residence, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 7, 1863, Mr. George Cannon, aged 23 years. At the call of his country the deceased enlisted into Capt. D.D. Bullock's Co., 114th Regiment, N.Y.S.V. He performed the duties of a soldier faithfully and well, until his Regiment reached Fortress Monroe, where he sickened and was sent to the Chesapeake General Hospital, where he was cared for until the last of January. When by the effort of friends he was granted a furlough, and a physician sent down to see him, who succeeded in returning him to the home of his childhood. Here the flickering lamp of life continued to burn for about five weeks, and was quenched by the cold finger of death, to be lighted more gloriously in his dwelling place of life evermore. George bore his sufferings which seemed to be all that flesh is heir to, with a fortitude worthy of the martyr to the good cause, for which he laid down his life. He murmured not, and was thankful beyond expression that he lived to reach home, where the kind care of those who loved him smoothed the rough road to the gate of death. He won no honors upon the battle fields of his country, but in all the mortal strife he manifested the true spirit of Christian meekness, and having illustrated in every particular that--
" 'Tis sweet,
Oh, 'tis sweet for our country to die."
Retta L. Finch
Chenango Telegraph, February 25, 1875
FINCH: In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, 1875, Retta L., wife of John B. Finch, aged 23 years. An exemplary daughter, a loving wife and Christian teacher has been suddenly called from her work on earth to rest in heaven. Mrs. Finch commenced teaching school at the early age of fifteen and until her marriage was engaged both summer and winter in her chosen vocation and the love with which she is universally regarded by her pupils is evidence of her rare fitness to instruct the young. After her marriage she spent one summer at Deposit, N.Y., in attending school and then with renewed zeal she assumed charge of the primary department of Smyrna Union School and afterwards of the Graded School at New Woodstock, N.Y., where her husband was principal, in each position winning many true and lasting friends who mourn her loss as a treasure not to be replaced, but though cut down at noon day the morning of her life had been well spent and many shall point with love to her kind counsel and instructions as the cause of their success in life, and then when their work is done shall turn with unfaltering faith to her services promises and meet her in heaven. Truly the commendation of "Well done good and faithful servant" is merited.
Sally Rogers
Chenango Telegraph, February 25, 1875
ROGERS: In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, of heart disease, Mrs. Sally Rogers, aged 72 years.
Bainbridge Republican, February 20, 1875
Mrs. Alphonzo Rogers was found dead in her bed on Tuesday morning at half-past one. She had been sick for a number of days but on the night previous to her death was much better. She retired between nine and ten o'clock, her husband occupying the same bed. Immediately on retiring she asked for a piece of maple sugar, which was given her. She then fell asleep and the family retired. About half past one her husband awoke and found her cold in death by his side. The piece of maple sugar not wholly dissolved had fallen from her mouth and lay on the pillow by her side. Mrs. Rogers was one of the early settlers of the town, a lady of true Christian character beloved, and respected by all who knew her. Though called suddenly away, she had lived to see her family grown up to useful and respected men and women.---The Ville
Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, March 25, 1863
JOHNSON: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 13, 1863, Ann Eliza [Johnson], eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Johnson, aged 9? years and 3 months.
OTIS: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 15, 1863, Mary [Otis] wife of Rev. Ashbel Otis, Pastor of the Congregational Church, aged 62 years.
PARTRIDGE: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 15, 1863, Mr. Avery B. Partridge, aged 47 years.
TURNER: In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1, 1863, Mr. Ethan Turner, aged 81 years.
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