Obituaries (October 5)

Archibald Campbell

Cortland Democrat, September 3, 1846

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone!--In Willet [Cortland Co., NY] on the 15th ult., Mr. Archibald Campbell, aged about 95 years.  Mr. Campbell has been active and useful in many battles, with Washington, Wayne and Greene, and once, at the taking of a fort in possession of the British, he saved his life by placing his head between the legs of a British officer, who struck at him while he was attempting to prevent the firing of a cannon.

 

Henry Gibson

Syracuse Daily Journal, March 20, 1852

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone--Henry Gibson, one of the Revolutionary soldiers who fought under General Washington, died at his residence in Orange County, on Monday morning, aged 101 years 29 days.  He was in this city attending the late celebration of Washington's birthday, and excited considerable curiosity.  A committee at the various continental companies, under command of Capt. Helme, will leave town this morning for the purpose of conveying the remains of the deceased veteran to this city [NYC], which will be laid in state for several days.  He will be intered at Greenwood [Brooklyn NY]  with military honors--The continentals of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey, will join in the funeral ceremonies--N.Y. Cour, and Eng.

 

Captain Frederick A. Bolles

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 13, 1891

Captain Frederick A. Bolles, one of the oldest residents of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died at his residence Wednesday, June 10th, at 4 o'clock P.M.  Mr. Bolles was one of the leading business men of Unadilla, having been a member of the hardware firm of Cave & Bolles for forty years.  he was Supervisor of the town of Unadilla for several terms and captain of an independent company of militia at the time of the anti-rent insurrection in Delaware county, and was at Delhi, the county seat, with his command until the rebellion was subdued.  He was elected to the State Legislature in 1860 from the second Otsego district and served with credit to himself and honor to his constituency. The funeral was held from his late residence Friday morning at 8 o'clock, and the remains were taken to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for interment.

 

Stephen Puffer

Oxford Times, February 5, 1889

PUFFER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, Feb. 1, Stephen Puffer, aged 82 years and 7 months.

Stephen Puffer, an old resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Friday morning, at the residence of his son-in-law, Herbert Emerson, on mechanic street. Deceased was in as good health as usual for a man of his years, his age being 82, and that morning partook of a hearty breakfast.  About 11:30 he went outdoors, but soon returned and complained of a difficulty in breathing.  He was assisted to a chair and soon after to his bed where he expired.  his wife survives him.

 

Susan (Haynes/Haines) Puffer

Oxford Times, January 30, 1894

PUFFER:  In Port Huran, Mich., January 22, 1894, Mrs. Stephen Puffer, of this village, aged 81 years. 

The Oxford Times, February 6, 1894

Mrs. Puffer, whose serious illness from a paralytic shock was reported last week, died on the 22d last at Port Huron, Mich., where she had gone to care for a sick relative.  She was the widow of the late Stephen Puffer, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and mother of Mrs. Herbert Emerson of this village.  The remains were brought to this village, and funeral services held in the Baptist church, of which deceased had been a life long member, on Thursday, Rev. C.B. Persons officiating.