Obituaries (December 21)

Urias Cristman

South New Berlin Bee, June 27, 1914

Urias Cristman

1828 - 1914

On June 17, 1914 on the farm that had been his home for three quarters of a century, occurred the death of Urias Cristman, and with his passing away ended a long and busy life worthy the emulation of all who were privileged to know this genial kindly man.  He was born in Herkimer, N.Y., September 19, 1828, the son of John Cristman and Catherine Shell Cristman, the only son in a family of six of whom but one, Mrs. Parmelia Pope, of Binghamton, survives.  On April 12, 1840, at the age of twelve, Mr. Cristman came with the family to this place [South New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY] and here the years of his earlier labors and of his later ease were passed.  He married on August 26, 1858, Ellen Kellogg.  Two sons were born to them, George of New Berlin and John who resides with his family on the home farm.  Mrs. Cristman died May 11, 1899.  

Possessed to the last of a memory that recalled in detail the events of a generation that is gone, he was a most interesting and entertaining acquaintance.  The early history of both this section and of the Mohawk Valley the houses, the families, the Indian raids, the Revolutionary activities, learned in his childhood from those who were participators in those early scenes were to the last fresh in his memory.  His mind was a vast repository of local history and his death removes the last link that binds this generation to times and events that to us is but a matter of history.  Urias Cristman was the embodiment of all those splendid qualities which marked the Mohawk Valley settlers at their best.  To a clear and far sighted mental vision he added a calm and dispassionate judgment that made him the most trusty of advisers.  But above his singularly strong mental endowments, there was always conspicuous the even stronger moral attributes of the man.  No one ever thought it necessary to ask on which side of a moral question Urias Cristman stood.  He had been for many years a member of the Morris Baptist church and his faith in the realities of his religion, like that of many men of decided opinion, was strong and free from doubts.  In his death this community has lost an earnest, honest and high-minded citizen, and its people a kindly, genial and steadfast friend.  

He is survived by two sons, George and John, by four grandchildren, Glen, the son of George, and by Walter, Emily, Helen and Anna Belle, children of John Cristman, and by three great grandchildren, Donald, son of Walter, and Evaline and Roy, children of Glen Cristman. The funeral was held on  onFriday at the farm house that had so long been his home, the Rev. L.E. Wheeler officiating.

Henry R. Paddleford

South New Berlin Bee, June 27, 1914

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry R. Paddleford, who has been in poor health for the last year died June 17, 1914, age 71 years, 8 months, 3 days.  He was a good citizen and much respected by all who knew him.  He was a kind husband, a loving father and had a good word for every one.  He will be greatly missed by all.  His funeral was held at the house Saturday at 11 o'clock with Rev. Percy Alton officiating.  He leaves a wife, one son, Wilson Paddleford, one grandson, Guy Paddleford, one sister, Mrs. Charles Phinney, one brother, E. Paddleford and  a large circle of relatives and friends.  He was laid to rest in Sylvan lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

Ormond Eugene Tyler

South New Berlin Bee, September 9, 1916

The death of Ormond Eugene Tyler occurred at his home 735-1/2 Otawa street, Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 30, 1916, aged 72 years.  Ormond Eugene Tyler, second son of Sarah Parcelie and Orvile Tyler, was born in South New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], September 3, 1844.  He came to Waukesha, Wisconsin, with his parents when a young man. Enlisted in the army, in Company A, 39th Wisconsin.  Was married to Miss Mary Bancroft May 15, 1873.  One daughter was born to them.  He came to California in 1882.  He is survived by his wife and daughter.  The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m., from the Los Angeles Crematory, corner of Sixteenth and Grover streets.

Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1917

Mrs. Alexiewna Greene, widow of Adolphus T. Greene, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Burton Sage in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning March 7, 1917, aged 73 years.  She had been ill for some time, with an incurable disease, and patiently waited for the summons to come.  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Reynolds, and was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, 1844. She was of a family of five children only one of whom survives, a brother, Hiram Reynolds of Rockwells, Mills.  She was married to Adolphus T. Greene of White Store in 1861, and there most of her life was spent.  Two children survive, a son, Nelson P. Greene of South New Berlin, and a daughter, Mrs. Burton Sage of Holmesville, with whom she resided, and by whom she was tenderly cared for during her illness.  Her devotion to her home and family was a marked characteristic of her nature, and she was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, whenever health would permit.  Funeral services were largely attended on Saturday afternoon, March 10, Rev. L.E. Wheeler of South New Berlin officiating.  Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. J.P. McGuire and Miss Normina Beckley, both of South New Berlin.  There were floral offerings of unusual beauty, showing the esteem in which she was held.  Mrs. Greene was buried in Evergreen cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband who died October 4, 1906.

Samantha A. (Whitman) Dexter

South New Berlin Bee, November 29, 1919

Samantha A. Dexter, aged 68 years, wife of Arnold Dexter, passed away very suddenly at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, November 19, 1919, at 10:30 o'clock.  She was first taken ill Sunday, when it was thought that she had the influenza, but she had gotten better and Wednesday had set up all day.  She went to bed at about six o'clock. At about eight o'clock she called to her husband and he being alarmed at her condition, called in a neighbor and hastened to call a physician and telephone his son, Floyd Dexter of South New Berlin.  When they reached there, she had lost consciousness and died at 10:30, heart disease being the immediate cause of her death.  Samantha A. Dexter was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], March 6, 1851, one of ten children in the family of Stephen and Mary Brown Whitman, of whom two survive her:  John Whitman of Masonville and Mrs. Peter Couse of Deposit.  The most part of her life was spent in the vicinity of Holmesville.  Forty-eight years ago she was married to Arnold Dexter and to them was born one son, Floyd, of South New Berlin.  About thirteen years ago they sold their farm in the Brooker District and moved to Holmesville where she died.  Mrs. Dexter was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church and records show that she was the last living member, having joined the church before her marriage.  She was of an ambitious nature and up to the time of her death she was always thinking and doing for others, and it can be truly said that she gave her life for others. She was a much loved mother and grandmother in the home she has left.  Mrs. Dexter leaves beside the near relatives already mentioned a great number of nieces and nephews, who deeply mourn her loss.  Funeral services were held privately from the home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment made at South New Berlin, Rev. Clough of Mt. Upton officiating.  Relatives and friends from out of town are:  Mr. and Mrs. Peter Couse; Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Mosher, Mrs. Will Fox and Mrs. Smith, all of Deposit;  Miss Broad and Mrs. Philley, of Afton; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Scribner, of Unadilla; John Whitman, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Gifford, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Couse, all of Masonville; Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Earlville; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dexter and Bert Dexter, of Morris; William H. Sage, of Norwich; and Dan Woodmansee, of Latham's Corners.   ---By the only grandson.