Obituaries (November 4)

Sarah A. (Stillwell) Updike

Bainbridge Republican, January 13, 1872

The Trumansburg Sentinel last week published the marriage notice of Miss Sarah A. Stillwell of Hector, and immediately after it the death notice of the same lady, the dates of the wedding and death being only two days apart, the first December 26th and the latter the 28th.  She married a Mr. Updike, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], the wedding occurred in Hector, Schuyler county, and death in Unadilla Otsego county. The lady was in perfect health so far as anyone knew, was young and interesting.  She went to the home of her husband with him and just after arriving went up stairs in a lively manner.  Being absent a long time, her husband followed her and found her lying dead in the room above.  Heart disease is accredited with having been the cause of her death, but it is understood that her immediate sudden demise was brought about by tight lacing.  She ran upstairs in haste, causing, it is thought, an accelerated circulation which impeded by her tight corset, ruptured a blood vessel or overworked her heart, which might not have been absolutely normal.  The case is a sad one.  It is seldom that the shroud so quickly follows the bridal dress--Elmira Advertiser  The Advertiser is mistaken; the verdict of the Coroner's jury is that she came to death by accidental poisoning.

 

Lois O. Lyon

Bainbridge Republican, June 5, 1875

While the memory of a Christian's life is fresh and fragrant long after the actor has removed from the present state, for "the righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance," yet it becomes a pleasant duty to record the riches which we have discovered in those whose departure may be a source of regret--that we may be induced to admire and imitate those qualities which perhaps have been obscured within the confines of a sick chamber, and only observed by those who have been in immediate attendance.  Prompted by this conviction of duty and as a just tribute to the departed, we present a brief obituary of Miss Lois O. Lyon of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], who departed this life for Heaven on Saturday, April 24th, 1875.  Miss Lyon was born in Bainbridge in the year 1832, she was therefore in her 42d year.  She was impressed with the importance of a Christian life when but very young, and at the age of 18 she experienced religion during a camp meeting at Bainbridge, and united with the M.E. Church of this palce, which connection she sustained until she exchanged the church militant for the church triumphant.

 

During the past eight years she has been a sufferer with but little intermission.  Consumption often slow, but too often sure, bore her down, yet amid her sufferings she was an example of patience and submission.  The last few weeks of her life she failed fast, yet though the bodily nature weakened the spiritual strengthened and when at the close death dissolved the union, the frame was completely enfeebled, but the soul had become matured and perfected.

 

The week before her decease, when visited by her pastor, she requested singing.  To some it might appear inconsistent, but was in perfect order with her state of mind--all peace, all joy, all hope, trusting in her Saviour, the anchor of her soul was cast within the veil.  About three hours before death, when asked by her aunt if she was conscious that she was dying, replied "No, am I?"  then with almost unnatural strength sang two verses of a familiar hymn, "Is it death?"  A few minutes before her departure she said to those near, "Farewell, I am going home," and thus passed away from a small remnant of her family here to join those who had passed over before.  Happy for all who read this if their end shall be as triumphant.   R.

 

Seth Bartlett

Sidney Record, June 12, 1884

Seth Bartlett, Esq., one of our old and well known citizens, died on the 7th inst.  He was born in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] about 70 years ago, but has resided in this town since his boyhood.  A large circle of friends and acquaintances regret his loss.  Of an amiable and friendly disposition, he was noted for his prudence and strong practical sense and judgment in the management of affairs.  Naturally considerate and with a mind evenly balanced, he avoided extremes of opinion and action, and without making any pretence or loud profesion he lived a most exemplary and moral life.  Always adverse to strife and contention he cultivated peace and good will among all.  He was one of that class of men who leave the world better for having lived in it, and who give character and credit to the community where they spend their days.

 

Judson Legg

DeRuyter Gleaner, October 15, 1953

Judson Legg, a resident of Holland Patent [Oneida Co., NY], died in a hospital at Rome [Oneida Co., NY], Oct. 7, 1953.  He was born in South Otselic, N.Y. []Chenango Co.] Sept. 24, 1883, the son of Sylvanus and Olive Legg.  Besides nephews and nieces, only one sister, Mrs. Minnie Sanderson, survives.  Funeral services were held at the Davis Funeral home, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10.  Rev. Willard Ashley officiated.  Interment was in Valley View Cemetery [South Otselic].

 

Death  Notices

Bainbridge Republican, June 5, 1875

 

NEWTON:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], May 20th, Wm. W. Newton, aged 24 years 11 months and 15 days.

 

CLARK:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], May 17th, at his residence, Mr. Joseph A. Clark, aged 83 years.

 

FLINT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, Charles D. Brown, Curence J. [Flint], wife of Wm. L. Flint, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], aged 50 years and 4 months.

 

WOOD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], May 6th, 1875, Emma Wood, aged 20 years.