Lyman Odell Graves
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 11, 1903
Lyman Odell Graves
1860-1903
The death of Dell Graves, which occurred suddenly Friday afternoon, while not wholly unexpected came as a fearful blow to his family and friends. Only three months ago, in the prime of his manly vigor and strength, he was stricken with a painful and incurable disease. Eminent physicians were consulted but their skill was of no avail and Mr. Graves returned to his home to face the inevitable with the pluck so characteristic of him. His sufferings were indescribable but his splendid courage did not fail and he faced death as bravely as he had fought and conquered in the battle of life.
Lyman Odell Graves was born in the town of German [Chenango Co., NY] June 30, 1860. When but a boy he removed to Norwich and entered the employ of Messrs. L.&A. Babcock. He quickly showed both aptitude and integrity and was rapidly advanced until he became their most trusted and efficient salesman. He continued in this position until the day of his death, and during all of the twenty-two years of his service no shadow even of a misunderstanding clouded his relations with the firm, whose members can never forget his loyal devotion to their interests. Mr. Graves belonged to the Norwich club, among whose members, as elsewhere, he numbered a wide circle of friends.
June 30, 1887, Mr. Graves married a granddaughter of the honorable Calvin Caldwell of Castalia, O., Miss Tene L. Graves, who survives him. The funeral was held from his late residence, 72 East Main street, Monday at 2 p.m. Burial was made in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]
James Edward Macksey
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 17, 1899
James E. Macksey, from his boyhood up, a respected resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], passed peacefully to rest at 12:15 o'clock Thursday morning, June 15, 1899 at his home on Turner street. He had been suffering for two years with what his physicians termed locomotor ataxis, a disease which deprived him of the use of his legs although leaving his mental faculties unimpaired. The disease came upon him gradually, and for a time in the beginning of his trouble he was under the care of a noted New York physician, but finding no relief, he soon after was compelled to seek the aid of crutches to get about with, and later became entirely unable to walk. By the aid of a wheel chair and the untiring devotion and attendance of his wife and friends, however, he was enabled to enjoy considerable liberty and a great many pleasures of life, being always cheerful and happy in his disposition and the belief that he would eventually recover his health. He was never known to complain of or repine his lot. For some time past he had been failing quite noticeably, and although there was no change in the buoyancy of his manner, his family and friends realized that the end was near Everything that human hands could do was done to relieve him of his suffering but without avail, and death came quietly.
Mr. Macksey was born in Ireland, October 8, 1859, and emigrated to this country with his parents five years later. He was industrious and ambitious to a degree even in his youth, working whenever opportunity offered, and at the age of 17 entered the employ of the late Charles H. Merritt. From that time down to the commencement of his long illness he continued in the employ of the Merritt family as coachman and general overseer of the grounds, being held in high esteem as a faithful and honest man, well informed and possessing excellent judgment and ability. During his confinement by illness, his advice on matters pertaining to business affairs was often sought, always with benefit to his employers. By loyal service and manliness of character, he had won a warm place in their hearts, and they, together with his sorrowing family and friends, deeply mourn his death.
Mr. Macksey was one of the charter members of the Maydole Hose company and of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and his popularity among his associates everywhere was of large extent. He was keen and original in mind and speech, and possessed characteristics of manner that won for him friends in every walk of life. In the fire department he held during his active days several prominent offices and at the town election last spring, was the candidate of the Democratic party for town collector receiving the unanimous nomination, unsought at the hands of his friends.
In 1881, Mr. Macksey was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Purtell, who, with one son, James, aged six, survives him, another son, Charles M., dying in 1886 at the age of five years. Mr. Macksey also leaves two brothers. John F., of Dannemora, and Thomas H., of Norwich, and one sister, Mrs. Michael Finigan. His mother, Mrs. Ellen Macksey, also survives, his father, John Macksey, having died two months ago. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the house at 9 o'clock and at St. Paul's Roman Catholic church at 10. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery. The fire department and Norwich lodge A.O.H. will attend in a body.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 21, 1899
The funeral services of the late James E. Macksey were held from St. Paul's church Saturday at 10:00 o'clock, and were largely attended by the friends and relatives of the deceased and the different societies of which he was an honored member. Norwich lodge A O H, and the entire Norwich fire department attended in a body, Maydole Hose company acting as an escort and marching in the procession on either side of the hearse from the house to the church. High mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Hart, the service and the singing in connection therewith being of an unusually high order. Many beautiful flowers and floral pieces adorned the casket, the gifts of friends and societies, testifying to the respect in which the deceased was held. Burial in S.t Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY]
Lyman Hall
Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 9, 1870
Sergeant Lyman Hall, late a soldier of the 114th Regiment, died in Plymouth [Chenango/ Co., NY] on the 1st inst, of inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Hall was continuously with his company from his enlistment in July, 1862, till the close of the war, being promoted from private to Orderly Sergeant. He participated in all the campaigns and engagements of his Regiment, and was wounded in the battles of Opiquan and Cedar Creek in the Shenandoah.--Union
Lieut-Gen. Scott
Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 31, 1866
Gen. Scott died at West Point, on Tuesday, the 29th inst., at five minutes past 11 o'clock A.M. He was out on Saturday afternoon, and then showed no signs of his early demise. On Sunday he began failing quite fast, though none of his physicians expected he would expire at such an early day. He was perfectly conscious up to the moment of his death, though he had lost his voice some two hours previous. He recognized the chaplain of the post ten minutes before he died and clasped his hand in silence.
Death Notices
Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 9, 1870
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. of consumption, Clarissa A. [Bliss], wife of James h. Bliss, aged 42 years, 3 months and 5 days.
In German [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., Walter E. [Cowan] son of B.F. and Hannah Cowan, aged 1 year and 7 days.
In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Mr. Ellison Johnson, aged 33 years, 8 months.
In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d inst., Mr. Almon Trask, aged 70 years.
In Great Bend, Pa., on the 25th ult, of scarlet fever, Elta J. [Purple], daughter of A.C. and Emma M. Purple, aged 3 years.
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