Obituaries (September 23)

William Palmiter

Northern Christian Advocate, December 23, 1846

Another Soldier of the Revolution Gone:  William Palmiter died at Trumble, Connecticut, of dropsy on the 2d day of July, in his 84th year.  What thrilling sensations are produced in the breast of a sentient being, by seriously meditating on the closing scenes of life.  But when we are called upon to witness the departure of a patriot and soldier of the cross of Christ, the gloomy chamber where the christian meets his fate, is changed into a place of delight.  Such I trust, it was with my uncle.  He was born in Rhode Island, June 9, 1763, and while quite young took an active part against Great Britain in our struggle for national independence, as a volunteer, and continued in the service of his country, during a considerable portion of the war.  After the war closed the went to Vermont--married a relative of Governor Chittenden--settled in Essex, and reared a numerous family,--Mr. Palmiter subsequently resided in Cuyahoga, Ohio, and Ontario, N.Y., until May last, when he went to Trumble, Connecticut, to spend the remnant of his days with a daughter, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter, the four persons of four generations composing on family.  He was not only a soldier of the revolution, but he was by profession, a soldier of Jesus--Some thirty years since he united with the Congregational church in Essex, Vermont, and subsequently with the Presbyterian church in Newburgh, Ohio, where his membership continued until he was removed to the church above.  During the last few years he was not permitted to see the improvements and growing prosperity of the country for whose liberties he fought, nor to see the faces of his friends.  While he manifested a willingness to suffer in the flesh, the loss of all things, yet he spake with tears of joy of the happiness he enjoyed, in the sweet anticipation of meeting all who love the Savior in the kingdom of heaven.  N. Palmiter,  Phelps, Dec. 1st, 1846.

 

Flora Allen (1863 - 1890)

The Weekly Gleaner, DeRuyter, NY, August 21, 1890

Last Tuesday, August 12th, Miss Flora, daughter of Alva and Adaline Allen, one of our most respected young ladies, passed into peaceful rest. She and been in poor health for some time but was not taken severely sick until about one week before her death. She has been a faithful member of the Baptist church for something like nine years. She was one of the first to help organize the Young Peoples' Society of Christian Endeavor, of which she has been a faithful, active member up to the time of her death. She is the first to be removed by death from our Society and we most keenly feel her loss. The Y.P.S.C.E. procured a fine collection of flowers, which they tastefully arranged at her funeral, which was held at her home, Friday August 15th.  The Y.P.S.C.E. attended the funeral in a body, wearing badges trimmed in crepe, and also preceded the hearse in the solemn march to the village cemetery, where the remains were placed in their last resting place among flowers arranged by the Society.

Cynthia (Tallett) Coleman (1873 - 1926)

Cortland Democrat, October 15, 1926

Mrs. Cynthia Coleman died at the Cortland hospital, Thursday, Oct. 7, aged 52 years.  She had been in poor health the past year.  Last spring she had an operation for the removal of a goiter, and she never recovered. She leaves besides her husband, six daughters, Mrs. Howard Bumpus of Lincklaen, Mrs. Dewayne Brown, Mrs. Roy Davis, Mrs. Horace Baker and Miss Bernice Coleman, and Miss Doris Coleman, all of this place, and one granddaughter, besides many friends and relatives. She was a member of the Baptist church and the Rebekah lodge. The funeral was largely attended at the Baptist church, Sunday, Rev. J.C. Whitney, officiating.

 

Harry (Cox) Allen (1862 - 1912)

Cincinnatus Times, April 11, 1912

This community was shocked last Sunday night to hear that it was thought Harry Allen was drowned in the Otselic river.  He had a footbridge over the river on which to cross when he went to the sugar bush.  He worked in the sugar bush in the forenoon, and when he came to dinner remarked that the water was up to the bridge. About 2 o'clock he started to go back, and as the water was rising fast he was advised to go round by the road, but said he could cross all right. When night came he did not return and Hubert Stocumb went to the sugar house, where he found the fire all right but no sign of Mr. Allen.  Monday morning they went to look for him, and found his body in the water near the footbridge. But when they made an effort to get the body out it went down out of sight and was not recovered until Wednesday morning, when it was found about eighty rods below the footbridge where the waters had cast it out upon the bank.  Mr. Allen was about 50 years old, and is survived by two brothers and one sister.  He was a good citizen and neighbor, and all regret his sad end.

 

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 18, 1912

Harry L. Allen was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 17, 1862.  His body was found just above the Blackman Bridge by Ralph Mathewson Wednesday morning.  It was at once removed to Newcomb's Undertaking Rooms and Coroner Crumb of South Otselic was notified.  He was the son of Sidney and Fidelia Cox, who died when he was about three years of age, when he was kindly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Allen of Lincklaen, as long as they lived.  He married Miss Celia Lane who died several years ago.  Mr. Allen was an honest, industrious man and kind neighbor, The funeral was held at the Congregational church Friday, Rev. H.H. Baker officiating and Funeral Director Newcomb having charge.  Interment was made at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Lucy Ann (Sherman) Reynolds (1828 - 1912)

Cortland Democrat, June 7, 1912

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lucy Ann Reynolds died at her home in this village May 31, after an illness of several weeks. She was born near Providence R.I., May 22, 1828, her parents being Zephaniah and Lucy Sherman. When she was 13 years of age her parents moved to this state, being one of the six original families from R.I. to locate at what is known as Rhode Island Settlement in the town of Otselic.  In 1847 she was united in marriage with Willet Reynolds, who died several years ago. Three children were born to them, Whitford M., Lucretia and Walter L.  The daughter died several years ago. The two sons survive her. Always a kind friend and neighbor, she will be missed by a large circle of acquaintances. The funeral was held Monday from the residence of her son, W.M. Reynolds on Gorge ave.  Rev. J.C. Whitney officiated.  Interment in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic].