Lynn L. Brookins
Utica Saturday Globe, July 1905
Lynn L. Brookins
1880 - 1905
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Lynn L. Brookins died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brookins, in North Norwich, Sunday last, from a disease contracted while in the infantry service in the Philippines. Scarce two months ago he passed his 25th birthday, having been born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1880. He made his home with his parents until September 2, 1899 when he enlisted as a private, Company D, Thirty-eighth Regiment, U.S. Volunteer Infantry, going with his regiment to the Philippines soon after his enlistment. He saw much active service, taking part in 12 skirmishes and engagements. How his conduct as a soldier was regarded by his superiors in the service is shown by the following extract from a letter written by the orderly sergeant of his regiment:
"Brookins , I write you to tell your father that you were an extra good soldier. If all the men of the army were like you, I think it could clean out the world. Company D was a very good company, but you were among the best. Army life is mighty hard, but you always did your duty."
After his discharge on June 30, Mr. Brookins returned at once to home, and had never been well since. For the past two years he had been confined to his home, and during that period submitted to two operations, but without relief. He is survived by his parents and four brothers, Lee of Dorset Vt., Nelson of Plymouth, Louis, O.&W. ticket agent at Norwich and Arthur who lives at home. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from his parents' home in north Norwich, Rev. Ford officiating. A delegation of S.R. PerLee Camp, Sons of veterans attended and acted as pall bearers.
About noon on Monday, John, who was about 16 years of age, went alone to the barn a short distance from the house. He did not return, and soon a friend, having occasion to go to the stable, found him lying upon the floor with his clothes on fire and a pistol lying by his side. He had been shot through the mouth, the charge entering the brain, and death must have been instantaneous. In the absence of Coroner Wood, Coroner Ormsby, of this village, was summoned, and went to Greene in the evening. There is no cause assigned that should lead the young man to take his own life, and the theory of accidental killing is held by a majority of people in the vicinity where the young man was known.
Mr. Gager was born in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], in August, 1827, and there passed his boyhood. Upon attaining manhood's years, he engaged in the merchant tailoring business, and followed the business in Coventry, Owego, New Berlin, Delhi, Greene and finally in Norwich. He settled here in 1852, thirty-five years ago. He continued his business till disease compelled him to relinquish it, eleven years ago. In social life, he was a most genial and entertaining companion. He was possessed of an excellent mental endowment, which he had thoroughly cultivated. In his younger years he was something of a musician, and belonged to a glee club that engaged in the Fremont campaign and helped sing Lincoln into office. He was an ardent Republican and believed in its principles. He was elected Clerk to the Board of Supervisors one session, and of late years has been collector several times. He was a member of Canasawacta lodge, I.O. of O.F., and has been the recipient of many fraternal acts from that brotherhood. He leaves him surviving his widow and one son, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. The funeral wil be attended Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and will be conducted by the Odd Fellows.
Norwich Sun, July 3, 1905
Lynn L. Brookins, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brookins, at North Norwich Sunday morning, July 2. His age was 25 years. Some time ago Mr. Brookins went to Faxton hospital where an operation was performed for trouble in his side. During the Spanish American war he was a soldier in the Philippine Islands, being a member of Co. D, 38th U.S. Infantry. He had been ill since he returned from the war but had not been confined to his bed until the last two or three weeks. Mr. Brookins is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison L. Brookins and four brothers, Louis of Norwich, Nelson of Plymouth, Lee who lives in Dorset, Vt, and Arthur of North Norwich.
John Wiley
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 25, 1887
The sad intelligence of the suicide or accidental killing of John Wiley, son of Burton Wiley, of Page Brook, in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], reached Norwich on Monday evening. The details were meagre, but as near as can be ascertained are as follows.About noon on Monday, John, who was about 16 years of age, went alone to the barn a short distance from the house. He did not return, and soon a friend, having occasion to go to the stable, found him lying upon the floor with his clothes on fire and a pistol lying by his side. He had been shot through the mouth, the charge entering the brain, and death must have been instantaneous. In the absence of Coroner Wood, Coroner Ormsby, of this village, was summoned, and went to Greene in the evening. There is no cause assigned that should lead the young man to take his own life, and the theory of accidental killing is held by a majority of people in the vicinity where the young man was known.
Charles C. Gager
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 25, 1887
Tuesday morning, Charles C. Gager died at his residence, on Birdsall Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. Nearly eleven years ago, he was attacked with progressive locomotor ataxy. The paralysis manifested itself in the limbs and rendered him helpless, although his general health remained good and he was able to be out upon the street in an invalid chair and greet his friends socially. Last Saturday he went riding and enjoyed the beauties of springtime. That night, he began to complain of severe pain in his right side. Sunday and Monday the attack continued and he grew rapidly weak. Tuesday forenoon about 10 o'clock, death came to his relief.Mr. Gager was born in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], in August, 1827, and there passed his boyhood. Upon attaining manhood's years, he engaged in the merchant tailoring business, and followed the business in Coventry, Owego, New Berlin, Delhi, Greene and finally in Norwich. He settled here in 1852, thirty-five years ago. He continued his business till disease compelled him to relinquish it, eleven years ago. In social life, he was a most genial and entertaining companion. He was possessed of an excellent mental endowment, which he had thoroughly cultivated. In his younger years he was something of a musician, and belonged to a glee club that engaged in the Fremont campaign and helped sing Lincoln into office. He was an ardent Republican and believed in its principles. He was elected Clerk to the Board of Supervisors one session, and of late years has been collector several times. He was a member of Canasawacta lodge, I.O. of O.F., and has been the recipient of many fraternal acts from that brotherhood. He leaves him surviving his widow and one son, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. The funeral wil be attended Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and will be conducted by the Odd Fellows.
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