Obituaries (October 18)

Dr. H. Frank Preston

1862 - 1915

Dr. H. Frank Preston, a well known physician and surgeon, died at his home, 206 Albany street, at 3:30 a.m., today after being in failing health for several years.  In spite of his illness and weakened condition he faithfully kept up the performance of his duties and often answered calls when he, himself, was in need of medical attention.  In his great sympathy for those in distress he lost sight of his own welfare and several weeks ago contracted a cold that brought about his premature death.  Dr. Preston enjoyed the esteem of his brother physicians and his fine character, lofty principles and big hearted nature won the admiration and respect of persons in every walk in life.  His passing removed a capable physician, loyal citizen, and devoted husband and father and there will be many who will grieve at the news of his death.  Dr. Preston was born in DeRuyter [Madison Co.., NY], November 7, 1862, and after receiving his college education at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.Y., where he was graduated, he took a medical course at the University of Vermont of which he was also a graduate.  Since he began to practice medicine in this city in 1890 he had acquired a large practice by constant effort, faithful attention to this duty and progressive spirit.  He was a member of the East Utica Baptist church and the I.O.O.F.  He was married in 1900 in Altoona, Pa.  Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Kenneth and Keith.  Another son, H. Frank, Jr., died six years ago in Cuba.

 

John F. Swailes

DeRuyter Gleaner, February 7, 1907

John F. Swailes died at the home of his adopted daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Wilbur, Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 1907, aged 85 years, 1 mo and 17 days.  The cause of death was pneumonia.  Deceased is also survived by his wife, who is very ill at the home of her brother, F.A. Railer.  The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Rev. Benjamin Rowe officiating.  Undertaker Woodley will conduct the burial in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Mrs. John F. Swailes

DeRuyter Gleaner, February 14, 1907

Mrs. John F. Swailes died on Wednesday last at the home of her brother, Fred Raider, who also died Saturday morning.  Mrs. Swailes funeral was held at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Wilbur.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] by the side of her husband who was buried the Tuesday previous. Thus a husband and wife and a brother were buried within a week.  The cause of death in each case being pneumonia.  Mr. Raider's funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon, Rev. Benjamin Rowe officiating.  Undertaker Woodley conducted the burial in Valley View cemetery.  Deceased is survived by a son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Ira L. Sherman, all of this palce.

 

Ledyard Cook

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 31, 1907

Ledyard Cook, who suffered a shock about two weeks since, died at his home in this village Tuesday morning, Jan. 29, 1907, aged 83 years.  Mr. Cook was for many years a resident of Lincklaen but moved to this village about two years ago.  He was married to Esther Colegrove 58 years ago Jan. 4th.  Deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter, William L. Cook of South Otselic, Frank L. Cook of Taylor and Mrs. B.F .Gladding of South Otselic.  One brother, Alanson J. Cook of South Otselic and three sisters, Mrs. Betsey Russell of DeRuyter, Mrs. Jane Whitby of Cincinnatus and Mrs. James M. Davis of North Pitcher also survive.  The funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Whitney officiating.  Interment in Valley View cemetery.  [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 14, 1875

 

CRANDALL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 29, Mrs. Betsey Crandall, aged 89.

 

PEARL:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 2, Marsha C. Pearl, aged 49.

 

PRENTICE:  In Parma, Monroe Co., Oct. 6, Mrs. Harriet A. Prentice, wife of Rev. R.R. Prentice, formerly of Norwich, aged 58.

 

ELDREDGE:  In Walla Walla, Wash. Territory, Sept. 19, Anna Lucia [Eldredge], daughter of Harrison S. and Kittie Eldredge, aged 3 months, 12 days.

 

RICE:  In Moravia, Oct. 5, Emogene [Rice], daughter of Augustus L. Rice, aged 19, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

 

BACON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 2, Mrs. Anna Bacon, aged 102 years 2 months 18 days.  Mrs. Bacon was head of the family, known in the vicinity as the Reese family.