Victoria C. White
Norwich Sun, August 9, 1918
Mrs. Victoria C. White, widow of the late Henry L. White, passed peacefully away Saturday morning, August 3, 1918, after an illness of several weeks, at the home of her son, I.H. white, which had been her home for many years. She was born December 26, 1839, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. Mrs. White was loved by all who knew her. She will be mourned by a large circle of friends. She is gone, but not forgotten; the silent voice and vacant chair bring sadness to our hearts, but her smiling face and loving words will always be remembered. She is survived by two son, I.H. White of Guilford and E.J. White of Otego; one daughter, Mrs. C.B. Gibbs of Norwich; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bemis of Illinois, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of I.H. White, August 6, 1918 at 2 o'clock, Rev. E.R.D. Briggs officiating. Interment was made in the family plot, at the North Guilford cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful.
Laurinda Sheldon
Chenango Union, August 10, 1893
On July 25th, at the advanced age of eighty-five years, after a brief illness, Mrs. Laurinda Sheldon, widow of the late Benjamin Sheldon, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Philo Shelton, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The deceased was born July 19, 1808, at Princeton, Mass. At the age of eleven years, she removed with her parents to Guilford, where she has since resided. Her husband, Benjamin Sheldon, died twenty-nine years ago; since then she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Shelton. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her and who will often miss a dear mother's counsel: William R. Sheldon, of Norwich; Stephan A. Sheldon, Oxford; Mrs. Nelson McLagan, Norwich; Mrs. Philo Shelton and Mrs. Henry White, of Guilford, and Mrs. Nelson Bemis, of Odell, Ill. She had been a patient sufferer from a lingering disease for several years, but has been tenderly cared for by loving children. On her eighty-fifth birthday she fell, fracturing her hip, after which she was confined to her bed, until death came to her relief. The funeral was largely attended at her late residence, Rev. Ballou, of Utica, officiating. Text--Job, 5:26: "Thou shalt come to thy grave in full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season," Tenderly we laid her among her kindred at White Store cemetery, to await the final resurrection. Many relatives and friends mourn her departure.
Charles Winsor Hamilton
Norwich Sun, July 23, 1920
Charles W. Hamilton, a most estimable and highly respected citizen of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital at 1 o'clock Friday morning from the effects of injuries received a few days ago when he was severely burned by a live electric wire. Physicians ascribe death due to shock and hemorrhage. Mr. Hamilton, an employee of the Norwich Gas and Electric Company, was called to Canasawacta street a week ago last Monday to remedy trouble caused by a loose wire. It was supposed the loose wire was a night wire which would not be carrying current until evening. It proved to be a primary wire carrying 2,300 volts, and Mr. Hamilton's right arm and shoulder were severely burned. He was rushed to the Norwich Memorial Hospital and everything possible known to medical skill was done in order to save his life. Thursday his right arm was amputated at the shoulder, but to no avail. Mr. Hamilton was a resident of 40 Henry street and had always lived in Norwich. He was born January 18, 1871. Prior to his employment with the Norwich Gas & Electric Company Mr. Hamilton had been identified with the Norwich postoffice as carrier and clerk for a quarter of a century. The deceased was first appointed a substitute carrier Jan. 1, 1894. He served as a regular carrier until Aug. 1, 1918, at which time he was made a clerk. He served in the latter capacity until May 15, 1920, when he resigned to enter the employ of the Norwich Gas and Electric Company. During all his services at the Norwich postoffice he was obliging, faithful, and diligent in his duties. He was popular with his associates, and patrons of the office and residents on his route always spoke of him in most commendable terms. Mr. Hamilton was prominent and active in Masonic circles and at the time of his death was serving in three official capacities. He was a member of Norwich lodge no. 302, F.&A.M., and its secretary; member of Harmony Chapter, no. 141, Royal Arch Masons, and also its secretary; Norwich Commandery no. 46, K.T., being past commander and the present prelate of that branch. He was also a member of the Utica Shrine. In addition to his many Masonic branches, he was a member and faithful attendant of the Emmanuel Episcopal church. He was also a member of the Norwich Club. In all these he was active and ever willing to help and aid those in need. Mr. Hamilton was held in the highest respect by residents of Norwich, and his numberless friends and acquaintances will sincerely mourn his sad passing. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Helen, an aged mother, Mrs. John Hamilton, and the following sisters: Mrs. Charles Hart of Norwich, Miss Belle Hamilton of this city, Mrs. Lori Lee Price of Otselic and Mrs. Mary Segler of Wyoming. Funeral services will be held in Emmanuel Episcopal church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating. Norwich Commandery will have charge of the services at the grave, and Norwich Lodge No. 302 will act as an escort.
Josephine (Sheldon) Hamilton
Norwich Sun, November 23, 1922
Josephine Sheldon Hamilton, widow of Charles Winsor Hamilton, died Saturday morning, Nov. 18, at the hospital in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] following an illness of about twelve days. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Norwich, Dec. 17, 1872, the daughter of Mary and William Sheldon, both of whom died several years ago. She graduated from the Norwich high school in the class of 1890. She was united in marriage October 21, 1902, to Charles Winsor Hamilton who died July 22, 1920, and from the shock of his death, she had steadily failed in health. The deceased was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church, a teacher in its Sunday School, and a loyal worker in St. Margaret's Guild, a society of the church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Hamilton was highly esteemed by all who knew her and loved by those who knew her best, and all deeply mourn her loss. She leaves one daughter, Miss Helen Hamilton, and two sisters, Mrs. Jas. H. Throop of this city and Mrs. George H. Berry of Sanlt Ste Marie, Michigan. Funeral services, which were private, were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of her sister, Mrs. James H. Throop, the Rev. Frank Dean Gifford officiating. Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Rev. 21-4.
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