Obituaries (January 28)

Hadlai F. Pendleton

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1918

 

Hadlai F. Pendleton

1836 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hadlai F. Pendleton, who passed away at the home of his son, Edwin B. Pendleton, on Fairview avenue Friday night, May 17, was a native of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where he was born October 23, 1836, the youngest son of Peleg and Lucy Ann Babcock Pendleton.  When he was 4 years old the family moved to the Pendleton homestead farm on the east river road near Haynes, where deceased grew to manhood.  He resided in and near Norwich practically all of his long and useful life of 81 years.  September 28, 1869, he was united in marriage with Miss Addie Fitts, of South Oxford, who remains to mourn the loss of a long time and loving companion.  Mr. Pendleton came from sturdy New England ancestry and was thoroughly American, always interested in public affairs.  His grandfather, Capt. Nathan Pendleton, and great-grandfather, Col. William Pendleton, were residents of Westerly, R.I., and played no small part in the early history of their country. Deceased was one of 10 children, two brothers, Judge Isaac Pendleton, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Rev. Ralph Pendleton, of Kansas City, Mo., having preceded him to the long home, where two sisters, Mrs. James Ferguson of Smithville Flats, and Mrs. (Judge) George Wakefield of Sioux City, Iowa, also wait his coming.  But one sister remains, Mrs. Elizabeth Halstead, of Oxford,  Four other brothers and sisters died in infancy.  Five children mourn the passing of a fond and faithful father, Edwin B. Pendleton, of Norwich, who has tenderly ministered to his father during the past six years of patient suffering; George H . Pendleton of New Jersey; Isaac H. Pendleton, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Harry Carman, of Binghamton, and Mrs. A.J. Jewell, of Norwich, Twin sons, born July 14, 1878, passed out of life the next year, Ralph dying April 5, 1879, and Robert on October 5 of that year.  Mr. Pendleton had been a consistent member of the First Baptist church for many years.  Funeral services were held from the home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. S.T. Hardly officiating in the absence of Rev. MacMillan and interment being made in the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

David Wicks

Chenango Union, July 23, 1912

David Wicks, a Civil War veteran, and a former well known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday morning, after a long and painful illness, during which he displayed great fortitude and patience.  Mr. Wicks was 66 years of age.  Born in the town of Norfolk, Eng., August 31, 1845, a son of John Wicks, he came to this country with his parents when he was but six years old.  The family went to Utica to reside shortly after the arrival in America. In early manhood, however, he came to Norwich where he studied medicine with Dr. Bailey for two years.  When President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers Mr. Wicks was one of the first to enlist in the 17th New York Infantry, although a mere boy in years.  He served in many of the battles of the war, receiving two gun shot wounds which undermined his health to such an extent that he was unable to follow his chosen profession.  In 1869 he was united in marriage to Sarah L. Snow who still survives him. He was the father of ten children, nine of whom are living to mourn his death.  He was an affectionate father and his interest and love centered in his home and children. The surviving children are Mrs. Grace Roe of New York city, Mrs. George H. Smith of Earlville, Mrs. Gilbert Sanford of Oxford, Mrs. Charles Hemingway of Ilion, Mrs. William Blossom and Miss Hazel Wicks of Norwich, Robert Wicks of Albany, Edward Wicks of Pratts Hollow and Joseph Wicks of Rome. The funeral was held at the Free Methodist church in this village Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. B. Roupe officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Almira (Scott) Case

South New Berlin Bee, December 5, 1903

Mrs. Almira Case, whose death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Littlewood, was mentioned last week, was the daughter of Henry and Anna Hoadley Scott, and was born April 9, 1828.  In early life she was united in marriage with Ira Case, who died several years ago. To them were born three children:  Jasper, who resides in the West, Andrew of Sidney, and Alice, wife of Edward Littlewood of King Settlement. She has been a resident of this place for many years, and a member of the Methodist church of South New Berlin between 30 and 40 years.  On account of impaired hearing and general failing health she has absented herself more from the house of God, and from the society of friends, of late years, than she was wont to do while in better health.  Late in the summer she suffered from a heart trouble, and her daughter came to care for her.  After remaining two weeks, and there not being any particular change in the mother's condition, she decided to take her to her home at King Settlement, where she could care for her. She never gained after the removal, and on Oct. 8th suffered a shock of paralysis and gradually failed, both in mind and body until death caused her release on Nov. 17. She is survived by three children, who mourn the loss of a loving mother, also twelve grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Death  Notices

Chenango Semi Weekly Telegraph, November 21, 1903

 

LATHAM:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]\, November 18, 1903, Joseph H. Latham, aged 78 years.

 

RICHARDSON:  In Easthampton, Mass., November 18, 1903, Bert C. Richardson of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.

 

MATHEWSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], November 9, 1903, Mrs. Elizabeth Mathewson, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], aged 85 years.

 

KEOUGH:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] November 13, 1903, James Keough of Michigan City, Ind., aged 48 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FRINK:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], November 189, 1903, Mrs. Mary Frink, aged 49 years.

 

READER:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], November 8, 1903, Thomas Reader, aged 98 years.

 

BURCHARD:  In Grant Park, Ill., November 12, 1903, Mrs. Calestia Burchard, aged 72 years, formerly of Earlville [Madison Co., NY]

 

ROWE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], November 15, 1903, Mrs. Rhoda J. Rowe, aged 62 years.

 

WARD:  Near New Berlin Center [Chenango Co., NY], November 15, 1903, Mrs. Charles Ward, aged 37 years.

Marriages (January 27)

Frink - Carner

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1918

Leon Irving & Charlotte Eleanor (Carner) Frink

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  In a pretty ceremony performed in the parsonage of the M.E. Church of this city, at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, Miss Charlotte Eleanor Carner, of this city, became the bride of Leon Irving Frink, of North Norwich. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert L. Clark, the ring service being used.  The bride was attired in a dove-colored traveling suit with picture hat to match, and carried a bridal bouquet of pink and white roses.  After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carner, at 15 Barnes street, where a wedding supper was served.  The happy couple left the next morning in their car to enjoy a wedding trip to Utica, Albany, Troy, Kingston and other points of interest, after which they will be ready to receive their friends at their home in North Norwich. The bride is a very popular young lady among her many friends of this city and the groom is a highly esteemed young man of this vicinity, having been employed by the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company for the past three years. Both are held in the highest regard by a large circle of friends.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Seeley

Bainbridge Republican, January 27, 1888

In our last week's items we mentioned F.T. Seeley and wife visiting here.  Frank says he thought some of the people were in a hurry for them to get back to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], but could not think why, until Tuesday, this week, when nearly forty of his relatives and friends from this place and Coventry drove up to his house, reminding him that it was the marriage anniversary of himself and wife. A very pleasant afternoon was passed in a social visit, and at the favorable hour all were invited to the dining room, where the tables told that the ladies had not forgotten to furnish the good things that help amazingly to make a good visit, and each seemed to appreciate and enjoy the bountiful supply.  Mr. and Mrs. Seeley were fully convinced that the friends held no ill will in their seeming lack of cordiality while here, by the valuable and useful tokens they received, which were duly presented by their pastor, Rev. H.B. Cook.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Seymour

Bainbridge Republican, November 22, 1917

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pleasant surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seymour Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1917 it being the 50th anniversary of their marriage. Between 60 and 70 relatives and friends went to their home and informed them they had come to help them celebrate the (not very common event) their 50th wedding anniversary.  Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, though much surprised received them all cordially, and were made very happy by the efforts of their friends. A delicious chicken pie dinner was served with all the good things that go with it.  A very happy day was passed and a further evidence of the respect and esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Seymour are held. In behalf of the friends Rev. C.A. Joselyn presented them with a purse of gold with appropriate remarks. The day was perfect and the wish of friends was that their declining years, the remainder of life's pathway, might be as the beautiful autumn day which they had just enjoyed.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, April 1, 1875

 

CLARK - SHEFELT:  In Oxford, March 22d, by Rev. J.C. Ramsen, Mr. O.J. Clark of Union Valley to Miss E.J. Shufelt of Norwich.

 

ROUNDS - DINGHAM:  In Bainbridge, March 22d, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. James Rounds of Oxford to Miss Cornelia Dingham of Bainbridge.

 

REYNOLDS - STEWART:  In Lincklaen, March 20th, 1875 by D. Davis, Esq., Mr. Theodore H. Reynolds of Otselic to Miss Flora Steward of Lincklaen.

 

DULY - CHURCH:  In Sherburne, March 24th, 1875 by H. Allfrey, Esq., Mr. Loren Duly to Mrs. Mary Church, all of Sherburne.

 

DALRYMPLE - AUSTIN:  In Sherburne, March 24th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Lawson Dalrymple of North Norwich to Miss Allena F. Austin, of Brookfield.

Obituaries (January 27)

Catherine (Huntley) Dorman

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1918

 

Catherine Dorman

1832 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Catherine Dorman, widow of John Dorman, died last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Rockwood, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged nearly 85.  Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Huntley prominent residents of Guilford. She had made her home in Norwich for some time until about three years ago when she returned to Guilford and during two years of invalidism had resided with her daughter. Four daughters and two sons survive her:  Mr. Robert Rockwood of Guilford; Mrs. Arthur Loomis, of McGraw; Mrs. Lola Wells, of Norwich; Mrs. Homer Delevan, of Rockwell's Mills; Joel Dorman and Curtis Dorman, of this city.  A son, John Dorman, died about two year sago. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon.

May M. (Brown) Sage

Norwich Sun, April 29, 1918

May M. Brown, wife of William A. Sage, died at their home at 28 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 11:45 o'clock Sunday night, April 28, 1918 aged nearly 47 years.  Death came after an illness of but three days with pneumonia. Everything that loving husband and the skill of physicians and nurses could do was unavailing and the useful life ebbed away.  Mrs. Sage was born in Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 14, 1871, the daughter of Randall and Mary E. Brown. Fourteen years ago she was united in marriage to W.A. Sage and came to this city to reside.  A faithful member of Emmanuel Episcopal church she was an indefatigable worker in behalf of its every church and charitable enterprise.  Mindful of the greatest virtue, her private, secret ministrations to the poor of this city were large and many are the saddened hearts, mourning because they have lost a friend in deed and thought, a friend willing to share all that she had to relieve their discomfort. She was devoted to her immediate family and the loss is a crushing one both to Mr. Sage and to her mother, to whom the sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended.  Private funeral services will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Manning Bennett officiating, and interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

George Herbert Button

South New Berlin Bee, June 21, 1930

George Herbert Button, a greatly respected resident of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] for the past twenty-six years, died at his home on South Main street Monday, June 16, 1930, aged 60 years.  Mr. Button had been in poor health for about ten years and some time ago he was obliged to give up farming.  He had since resided in this village. Deceased was the son of George D. and Mary Dalton Button and was born in this town on June 14, 1870.  He is survived by his wife, Lida Hayes Button, and a sister, Mrs. Alonzo Sanford. The funeral will be held from the home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Arthur H. Salin officiating.  Burial will be made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]  - New Berlin Gazette

Silas R. Button

South New Berlin Bee, March 1928

The sudden death of Silas R. Button, which occurred at his home in South  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, March 16, caused a spirit of gloom to rest on the hearts and minds of the community. Deceased was the son of Adelbert and Nettie Gates Button.  He was born in the town of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] June 2, 1882.  On February 7, 1906, he was untied in marriage to Harriett L. Bowers. To this union six children were born:  Mary, Gladys, Leslie, Owen, Ruth and John, all of whom survive.  He also leaves one brother Leon of New Berlin.  He was a kind and loving husband and father.  His home and family were "his all."  For several years he has been a member of the town board, he was at the present acting justice and assessor.  Funeral services were held at his late home Monday, March 19, at 1:30 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Gifford conducted the services, assisted by Mr. Weaver. The large attendance and beautiful flowers were mute testimony of the high esteem held for the deceased.  Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife and children who are left to mourn his loss.

Harriet A. Byam

Norwich Sun, August 1, 1927

Harriet A. Byam, widow of the late Daniel J. Byam, died at her home August 7.  Eight-nine years ago she was born in Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] on January 6, 1838, the daughter of Henry and Harriet Mecham Prentice.  For the past thirty years she has been a resident of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  On Wednesday the funeral was held with burial at White Store cemetery.

Charles Burdette Gage

Norwich Sun, August 1, 1927

News has just been received in this place that Charles Burdette Gage died Saturday, July 30, in Harrington Park, N.Y., as the result of a blow from a falling tree. he was born April 18, 1862, one of a family of nine.  He is survived by his widow, Edith Jane [Gage], and son, Frank Gage, and daughter, Mrs. H.T. Morrell.  He is also survived by five brothers, Adelbert, George and Will of Morris, Andrew of South New Berlin and Lynn of Otego, and one sister, Mrs. Ezra Church of Newport News, Va.  Deceased lived for some time on a farm at Godfreys corners before going ot New Jersey and was a native of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. The body was brought to South New Berlin for burial. To the bereaved family sympathy is extended. 

Obituaries (January 26)

Catherine Phillips Peck

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1918

 

Catherine Phillips Peck

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Catherine Phillips Peck, a well-known resident of this city, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at the home of the Misses Gray on Birdsall street, where she had gone for an afternoon call.  Mrs. Peck had been subject to attacks of heart trouble for some years and when stricken Dr. Thompson was called, but she died shortly after his arrival.  Deceased was for many years a resident of North Norwich going from there to Des Moines, Iowa, where she was engaged for two years as practical nurse.  In 1911 she returned to this city and had since resided on Rexford street. She is survived by her husband, Orrin F. Peck, and two sons, William Peck of Oneida Castle and Arthur Peck of Valley Mills.  The funeral was held from the late home on Rexford street and from St. Paul's Church Tuesday morning.

Helen (Jackson) Burlingame

Norwich Sun, July 3, 1931

Mrs. Helen Burlingame, 84, wife of Freeman Burlingame, died at her late home in Springvale Thursday night at 11 o'clock.  She was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 7, 1852.  Deceased is survived by her husband; one son, Arthur Burlingame; a grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Graves of Toronto and Mrs. Ida Keith of Norwich, and three brothers, Spencer Jackson of Ballston Springs, Addison Jackson of Castile, N.Y., and Andrew Jackson of Missouri.  Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Springvale church. Rev. J.K. Romeyn, pastor of the first Baptist church, Norwich, will officiate. Burial will be made in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Lydia W. (Phetteplace) Burlingham

Chenango Union, February 4, 1886

After a long and severe illness, she who so long had fought the battles of life and endured its burdens, January 15th closed her eyes and bid farewell to all the scenes of earth. She was the daughter of Samuel Phetteplace, and was born in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], in the year 1808, where she lived until she was married with Harry Burlingham, in 1828, when with her husband she moved on the farm owned by her husband's father, Pardon Burlingham, a short distance south from Holmesville.  She became the mother of seven children, five of whom are yet living.  The son, Douglas, lives in Preston; Mrs. F.M. Searls in Michigan; and her twin sister, Mrs. W. Rice, in Norwich; Mrs. Helen Clinton in Washington, D.C.; and Mrs. Decalvus Bowen at Mt. Upton.  In 1854 her husband died. Sad and lonely she was, but courageously she said, "I will live for my children, and will keep my family together."  She took upon herself the management of the farm, by which she was not only able to support the family, but did also cancel certain indebtedness against the estate.  Here she lived until about six years ago, when she went to live with her youngest daughter, Mrs. D. Bowen, near Mt. Upton.  For the past four years her health has been poor, several times friends thinking she could live but a few days at the longest.  Last October it was evident that the dread disease, consumption, had made its last attack. For nearly seventy-eight years she had lived, and many of these years had never yielded to the foe or given up to discouragement, but now she says, "I have tried to live according to the teachings of Jesus and am ready to go."  Then to the friends she made known her wishes in reference to her funeral, being particular to mention everything in detail, and requested that Rev. L.C. Hayes, who she has known from a child, should officiate.  Toward the last great suffering was added to her trials.  All was borne with patience and resignation. The loving and tender mother finally closed her eyes, surrounded by friends and children whose care and ministry were some return for her own ministry to them long ago.  The large attendance at her funeral bespoke the esteem in which she was held.

Alfred G. Bush

South New Berlin Bee, April 10, 1920

Alfred G. Bush, who had been ill for a long time and much of that time confined to the bed, passed away at his farm home on the east side of the river, south of Holmesville, town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday, April 7, 1920, at about the noon hour.  Mr. Bush was about 70 years of age.  He was twice married and came to this section from the northern part of the State 25 or more years ago. The wife and son, George Bush, are the nearest surviving relatives.  Mr. Bush was a prosperous farmer and had held the office of assessor in his town. The funeral will be held from the late home Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock; burial in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Otsego Journal, April 15, 1920

Alfred G. Bush died at his farm home on the east side of the river, Wednesday April 7th, at about the noon hour.  Mr. Bush was 71 years of age.  All his brothers are living in the northern part of this state, where he and his sister, Mrs. Joseph Shampang, always lived until Mr. Bush came here some twenty-five years ago.  Mrs. Shampang died at White Store in 1915, in the 73rd year of her age.  Mr. Bush was a prosperous farmer, a hard working man.  Always up in the morning with chores done and started for the creamery at So. New Berlin before lots of people would be out of their beds.  He leaves a second wife, Janie White, and a son George, besides his nephews, Henry, George, Frank, Fred and Archie Shampang, and two nieces, Mrs. Geo. Law and Mrs. Ida Young, and his brothers in the north.  Funeral was held Saturday, April 10th at 1:30 at his late home. This day being his sister's and one nephew's birthday. Rev. R.O. Tulloch officiating.  Burial at White Store.

Janie E. (White) Bush

South New Berlin Bee, July 22, 1937

Mrs. Janie E. Bush, 77, an honored and respected resident of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] passed away Friday morning, July 16, 1937, following an illness of about a year and a half, the immediate cause of her death being heart trouble.  Mrs. Janie Bush was born on a farm in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], April 16, 1860, a daughter of George A. White and Jane Gadsby.  A greater part of her life was spent on the farm where she was born.  In the year 1898, she married Alfred G. Bush, a native of the northern part of the State.  Unto them was born one son, George A. Bush, who survives; the husband died in the year 1920.  Two years after the death of Mr. Bush, Mrs. Bush and son disposed of their farm and moved to the village of Holmesville where her death occurred.  The only surviving relative is the son and some distant cousins in California.  Mrs. Bush was a good neighbor, a kind-hearted woman and had many friends. The funeral was held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. F.G. Leonard, of the universalist church at Morris, officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Cemetery at White Store. There were several beautiful floral pieces.

South New Berlin Bee, July 22, 1937

Friday morning, July 16, 1937, the message coming over the wire was, "Janie is gone," Mrs. Bush had spent her entire life in this community.  She was born April 16, 1860, the daughter of George and Jane Gadsby White, on the farm now occupied by Rufus Giles, where she lived until a few years ago, when she went to live in Holmesville.  Although in poor health, she was up and around her home most of the time before her death.  Her many friends had so hoped she might recover, but that was not to be.  Everything was done for her that loving hands could do, but to no avail.  She was married to Alfred Bush and to them was born one son, George, who has always lived with his mother. She will be missed so much in the home and in the community.  She was a member of the White Store Home Bureau for many years and was very much interested in all the projects, always attending the meetings when she was able. She held the office of treasurer for a long time. The Club will miss her, more than words can tell.  Mrs. Bush was a loyal friend, always ready to help others in times of trouble. She leaves to mourn her passing her son George to whom she was a most devoted mother, and a large circle of friends and neighbors.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home and was largely attended.  The Rev. Leonard, Universalist minister of Morris, spoke words of comfort and cheer.  Her bearers were friends and neighbors. The flowers were many and beautiful showing the high esteem in which she was held in the community. Burial was in White Store cemetery, in the family plot.

Whiting Bailey, b. 1782

Whiting Bailey
Compiler:  Adolphus H. Sage

South New Berlin Bee, June 25, 1904

Whiting Bailey, eighth and youngest son of Samuel Bailey was born in 1782 at Whitehall in Washington county [NY]....Whitehall is in the northern part of Washington county and about 60 miles north of Stephentown.  How the family of Samuel Bailey came to be living there is not told.  It will be noted that this was about twelve years before the exodus westward into Oneida county [NY].

 

In the prime of life, Whiting was a strong, muscular man.  He stood about five feet seven inches in height and was well built.  He possessed a genial temperament and a very sociable disposition.  His wants were few and his whole life seems to have been pervaded with the spirit of simplicity and contentment.  He was a hard working man, but generous to a fault; so much so, indeed that he was never able to deny himself and his family those increments which many another man saves and lays by for the proverbial rainy day.  He lived and died a poor man.  His death occurred at Rome, N.Y., in Nov. or Dec. 1859....

 

Whiting Bailey had his faults; who does not?  He knew the flavor of the genial glass and was sometimes upbraided by his more provident brothers for what they looked upon as his failure to "get on in the world."  But when the Great Trumpet shall be sounded and the hosts of those who have inhabited the earth shall respond to the call, Whiting Bailey will stand among those who look with joyful eyes down an endless and ever broadening stream of those who will gladly call him father.

 

Whiting married Olive Holman probably about 1808. According to the census records, she was born in 1784, but little is known of her family connections.  Her father was an original settler at "Holman City," Oneida county [NY].  His name was probably David.  Her sister married a Mr. Babbitt and became the mother of the famous soap manufacturer by that name.  Her parents were undoubtedly pioneers, for we are told that one of her uncles was killed by the Indians. Three young men were going through the woods when they came upon a band of hostile Indians.  They turned and ran for the river with the red men in close pursuit.  One of them stumbled and fell and so was captured. The other two swam to the opposite shore from which they saw the Indians drive pine knots into their unfortunate brother's head until he was dead.

 

Children of Whiting and Olive Bailey

 

1.  Alfred Bailey born about 1809, married Angeline Gates and lived and died at Oswego, N.Y.
 

2.  Harriet Bailey born about 1811, married James Packer, and lived and died at Cassville, N.Y.
 

3.  Hiram Bailey born about Jan. 4, 1814, married first Cornelia Howard Nov. 12, 1834. She was born March 27, 1820 and died 1850.  He married second Sept. 20, 1850 Lucy daughter of Benjamin Ludden of Herkimer county. She was born March 18, 1820.  Hiram died Nov. 1896.
 

4.  William Bailey born about 1817, married Ann M. Holdridge and lived at or near Cooperstown, NY.
 

5.  Cynthia Bailey born about 1820, married Henry Wilcox.
 

6.  Nancy Teresa Bailey born about 1823, married first William H. Bently, second ---, third Mr. Finney of South New Berlin, NY.

 

Whiting and his family lived in a number of different places in Central New York during his life.  Not long after his marriage, he was living in the Butternut valley in Otsego county.  He continued to live in this section till after his son Hiram was born in 1814.  How much longer is not known, but it was probably not long for he was living at South New Berlin while my grandmother Sage and her sisters were girls at home.  Grandmother married and left home in 1818, so it is presumed that Whiting Bailey left the Butternut valley about 1813 or '16.  Grandmother Sage said Whiting lived about one mile below South New Berlin on the eastside of the river on the property now owned [in 1904] by Jay Camp. The old house stood on the east side of the road and just south of the brook.  I was born in the old farm house just north of the brook and can well remember the remains south of the brook of an old cellar or excavation full of stones where my father said a house had once stood in the early day.

It was while the family were living in the Butternut valley that Whiting went to the War of 1812.  In 1813, we find him at the death bed of his brother Charles to whose Will he was a witness and signer.  This was in May 1813.  That Whiting was in the War of 1812, there is practically no doubt, because we have ample assurance from several sources that he endeavored to get a pension during the last years of his life.  Also it is commonly stated by his grandchildren, many of whom were well acquainted with him personally, that he was in that war.  From these facts and circumstances, I am of the opinion that he did not enlist in the service till after May 1813.  It may be recalled that during the autumn of 1813 our American General McClure was stationed with his army on the Canadian side at Fort George. The British, after collecting a superior force, attacked the Americans and drove them back to the American shore. Before retiring, however, General McClure made the mistake of burning the town of Newark. The enemy after reaching this side retaliated by burning several towns in Northern New York among which were Youngstown, Lewiston, and Manchester and threatened to invade the State further south. At this time, December 1813, the people of the State were greatly aroused and many volunteers flocked to the ranks of the forces in the field. It was probably at this time that Whiting Bailey entered the service. A short but vigorous campaign the following spring closed the war.  It is asserted by members of the family that others of the Bailey brothers were in this war and this may very likely have been the case since New York state was called on for heavy work in defending her Canadian borders against invasion as well as to supply a large contingent for the regular army in various quarters both north and south.

In 1850, Whiting and Olive Bailey were living in the town of Paris, Oneida county and owned real estate there valued at $100.  These facts are gleaned form the census records.

Henry A. Bailey of Clayville, N.Y., a grandson of Whiting lived near him for many years in his later life which was spent in Oneida county.  He relates some interesting anecdotes which he heard from his grandfather.  We here set them down:

"Whiting was on his way home near South New Berlin from a general training at New Berlin, N.Y.  It was night when he started and was dark and rainy.  He had his gun with the bayonet attached, and an old punctured tin lantern such as was used in those days. The road led through a piece of woods.  As he was plodding along, he heard the scream of a panther.  A rod or two away in the road ahead of him was the panther, apparently ready to attack him.  He was so frightened as he declared that the hair stood on end.  He could not fire his old flint lock on account of the rain, so he placed the lantern between his knees and with the fixed bayonet gave three jumps directly toward the panther, at the same time yelling with all the power of his lungs.  At that, the animal turned into the bushes and was seen no more."

"In 1818, Whiting was running a saw mill.  One day his little son, Hiram, strayed down to the mill and lay down between the stationary parts of the saw carriage and fell asleep.  The family was living in another part of the mill at the time and the child's absence was not noticed.  A log was on the carriage ready to saw.  Grandfather raised the gate and the carriage started.   The cross bar on which Hiram was sleeping was so situated that the carriage could not pass over him without killing him.  Grandfather happened to go to the end of the log just as the carriage was about to crush the boy. There was no time to shut down the gate, so he seized a bar and lifted the carriage log and all, and with one hand pulled the boy out.  He declared that at no other time in his life could he have lifted such a load.  Fright had doubled his strength."

"When Whiting was a boy, the Indians used to come to his father's home for buttermilk as they were very fond of it.  He always spoke of them as the Whitestown Indians.  On some of these occasions, the Indians would get Whiting to wrestle with the Indian boys.  Whiting said he could usually down them and that always delighted the Indians, but the Indian boys gave up in disgust and refused to wrestle."  This anecdote seems to indicate that Whiting's boyhood was spent at Whitestown.

"Whiting Bailey not long before he died tried to get a pension and engaged the services of Henry Smith of Cassville, N.Y.  His case was progressing satisfactorily when Mr. Smith moved to Michigan and the matter was dropped."  Henry A. Bailey says he has seen and read some of the correspondence in the case and that it referred to his service in the War of 1812.

In another letter, Mr. Bailey says in regard to his grandmother--"Whiting Bailey's wife was Olive Holman.  She must have been a handsome woman in her younger days.  She was of gentle disposition and pleasant manners.  She was much given to conversation and seemed to be well versed in the Bible.  Her sister was the mother of B.T. Babbitt the great soap manufacturer."  Olive Bailey was considered an expert tailoress. Grandmother Sage said she and her sisters used to go to her for work when they were girls at home.

 

 

Obituaries (January 25)

Oliver H. Davis

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1918

 

Oliver H. Davis

1855 - 1918

Oliver H. Davis, the well-known O.&W. engineer, who passed away recently at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Robb, in Middletown, was the senior engineer in the service of the railroad company. For 40 years he had made his residence in Middletown.  For nearly 20 years he had been running trains 1 and 2 between that city and Norwich.  He thus spent considerable time in this city [Norwich, NY] and made many friends here as well as all along the line.  He was ill only 10 days with a complication of ailments that baffled the skill of his physicians.  Engineer Davis was born 62 years ago in Lisle, Broome county, the son of Joseph and Harriet Harper Davis.  He entered the employ of the railroad company as a fireman and was promoted to the position of engineer in 1880.  He was considered one of the most careful men on the system.  He was a member of United Division, No. 232, B. of L.E.  "Dede" Davis, as he was familiarly known, was held in high esteem and will be missed by his many friends and acquaintances.  His wife died 23 years ago.  Surviving him are four daughters, Gertrude J., wife of O.&W. engineer John M. Robb; Sadie, wife of Engineer E.R. Mikles, both of Middletown, Lena M., wife of Ernest Wheeler, of Norwich, and Jennie L., wife of Clifford A. Sliter, of Marathon, N.Y. and one brother, George H. Davis, of Lisle, and 11 grandchildren.

 

Mary Elizabeth Sherman

DeRuyter Gleaner, July 7, 1938

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sherman, aged 63, died at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday night June 23, after a long illness.  Mrs. Sherman was a former member of the Greene High School faculty having taught here for about five years before failing health caused her to retire. She was born in the town of Taylor [Cortland Co., NY] February 13, 1873 and lived there until about seven years old, when she moved to Cortland where she lived for 25 years.  She also lived on a farm in the town of Pitcher and in South Otselic before coming to Greene about 10 years ago. She was a graduate of Cortland Normal and taught school in South Dakota for one year, before taking up teaching in New York State where she taught in Rosiere, North Cortland, South Otselic, North Pitcher, Marathon, DeRuyter and Truxton before coming to Greene. She was principal of the school in DeRuyter for six years and was principal of the high school at Truxton.  She spent 20 years of her life as a teacher and was known as an efficient instructor and excellent disciplinarian. She had made many friends in Greene during the ten years she had lived here, although she had been confined to her home much of the time during the last five years by ill health. She was a member of Chapter 410 O.E.S. of DeRuyter.  Mr. Sherman died on the 29th anniversary of her marriage which took palce on June 23, 1900.  Funeral services were held at the late home Monday afternoon at 1:30, the Rev. Clifford Round, pastor of the M.E. church of which Mrs. Sherman was a member, officiated at the services.  Burial was made in Valley View Cemetery, South Otselic.  Mrs. Sherman is survived by her husband, Clyde L. Sherman and several cousins.  The bearers were A.R. Marble, Wheeler Corbin, B.L. Cline, and DeNeal Hollenbeck.--Chenango American

 

Desire (Thompson) Newton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 2, 1901

By the death of Mrs. Desire Newton, which occurred at her home, February 23, 1901, South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] has lost one of her oldest and most respected citizens. She had just passed her 81st birthday when God called her home, having been born at Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY], February 11, 1820.  She was one of a family of 18 children, her parents being William and Betsey Thompson.  Only one member of the family now survives--Joseph Thompson.  In 1838 she married Jonathan Huttleston from which union four children were born, two of whom now live to mourn her loss, Mrs. Maria Parce and Mrs. Adell Brown of this village. After 11 years of happy married life her husband died.  Six years later she was untied in wedlock to Miles Newton, but was again widowed in 1886 since which time she has been tenderly and lovingly cared for by her daughter, Adell. She was a very lovable disposition, amiable, gentle, cheerful and generous.  The funeral services were held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. George Bowler officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, NY]. 

Douglas P. Burlingham

South New Berlin Bee, July 2, 1904

The death of D.P. Burlingham occurred at his home in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday afternoon, June 28.  A long period of suffering preceded his death, which he bore with patience and fortitude retaining his faculties unclouded to the last.  Mr. Burlingham was known throughout the county, having for five years served as superintendent of the poor where himself and wife made an enviable record for faithfulness in the performance of their duty to the county and for their kindly sympathy and interest in the welfare of the inmates.  He was born near Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] in 1843, and was the only son of Harry Burlingham.  In December, 1862, he was united in marriage to Eugenia Thompson of that town who survives him.  He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clinton of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Decalvus Bowen of  Norwich.  Mr. Burlingham was an honest, upright and honorable man who enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends who will hear with regret of his death, and give a kindly thought to his memory and one of sympathy to the faithful sharer of his life's joys and sorrows, now left to travel the way alone. The funeral will occur at his late home on Friday at 1 o'clock.--Norwich Sun.

 

Obituaries (January 24)

Rev. Warren G. Partridge

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1918

 

Rev. Warren G. Partridge

1854 - 1918

Rev. Warren G. Partridge, pastor of the Troy Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and a national figure among the clergymen in his denomination, died very suddenly Sunday afternoon.  Sunday morning he preached an eloquent sermon urging every member of his large congregation to buy Liberty Bonds and was warmly congratulated by those who heard him.  An hour or so after dinner at his home on Myrtle avenue he went to his room to rest in preparation for the evening service when he was to give the first of a series of illustrated sermons on the war.  Late in the afternoon Mrs. Partridge sought to awaken him in time for the service and found that he was dead.

 

Dr. Partridge was born in Portland, Maine, 63 years ago.  His parents moved from Portland to Plainfield, N.J., when he was a boy.  He was educated at Colgate university and was an honor man, winning the Phi Beta Kappa key when he was graduated in the class of 1883 with the degrees of Bachelor of arts and doctor of divinity.  He was ordained the year of his graduation and his first pastorate was at Cooperstown.  His eloquence and energy attracted wide attention at Cooperstown and he was soon called to the pastorate of the Norwich Baptist church.  From Norwich he went to Scranton and from there to Cincinnati, where he was pastor of one of the strongest Baptist churches in the city.  While in Cincinati he obtained leave of absence and toured Europe, preaching in prominent churches in England and Scotland and in Italy.  Upon returning to the United States he was called to the First Baptist Church of Pittsburg and while there a big cathedral church, costing $300,000 was erected for his congregation.  From Pittsburg Dr. Partridge went to the Fifth Avenue Church in Troy and won a warm place in the hearts of the residents irrespective of creed.  He took an active part in the municipal affairs, as a member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club.  He was a member of William Floyd Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Apollo Commandery, Knights Templar, Apollo Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Upsilon Fraternities.  He had exceptional literary ability and had contributed extensively to the leading publications, lay and secular, of the United States.  He was a great friend of the newspaper men and would go out of his way to help them.  Dr. Partridge is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Payne, of Dayton, Ohio, a relative of Harry Payne Whitney; one son, Donald Warren Partridge, and one brother, Maj. Alfred Butler Partridge, who is stationed at San Diego, Cal.  Many of his former parishioners in this city [Norwich, NY] attended the funeral services Wednesday morning at Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], where the remains were laid at rest beside those of a beloved son.

Nancy Brownson

Chenango Union, April 14, 1881

Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Again the Death Angel has visited our village; another home is desolate.  Wednesday afternoon of last week, the sorrowful tidings went from house to house that Mrs. Joseph Brownson had been found dead in her home, alone. At the Coroner's inquest, held in the evening of the same day, it appeared that death was caused by apoplexy; that she died in her chair soon after arising, Tuesday morning.  Very swiftly the life must have gone back to the God who gave it, as there were no signs of a last struggle.  Long will she be remembered by the friends and neighbors, who would so tenderly have cared for her at the last, "had they only known."  She will be missed in the church of which she was so long a member. When the clouds of trouble and doubt gathered darkly, her place in the house of God was not vacant. She will be missed in the Sabbath School by the little ones, for whom she had always a kind word and pleasant smile. She will be missed in the Council room of the Royal Templars, of which society she was a charter member.  Although her health prevented strict attendance, her influence and her prayers were always with them, and for the success of the cause of Temperance. The sympathy of our entire community is given to the bereaved husband and son, yet we know how empty and unsatisfying words must seem to them in their desolate home.  [Compiler note:  Buried Holmesville Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY, Tombstone reads:  "Nancy, Wife of Joseph Brownson, Born May 15, 1832, Died April 5, 1881, Jesus said unto John behold Thy Mother"]

Charles L. Burdick

Chenango Union, December 21, 1905

Charles L. Burdick, a life-long resident of the east part of the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] died at his home near White Store on Friday, December 15, aged 69 years.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fayette Carpenter, of Edmeston, Mrs. Orin Westover, of Norwich and Cory L. Burdick, of  Norwich. Funeral services were held on Tuesday Rev. J.L. Ray officiating.

Cory L. Burdick

Norwich Sun, October 2, 1940

Cory L. Burdick, well known Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] resident, died at his farm home in the town of Norwich about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon after a long period of ill health.  Mr. Burdick was born in Norwich, Feb. 20, 1861, and had spent practically his entire long life in this vicinity.  In early life he was a musician and for many years conducted his own orchestra.  He was a traveling salesman for many years having represented the wholesale grocery house of Griffin & Hoxie at Utica, and also the late Geo. W. Nagel of Norwich, dealer in candy and confectionery.  For a time Mr. Burdick operated his own grocery store on Mechanic street in this city.  Of late years he had been engaged in farming. The deceased was well known throughout this section and his wide circle of friends and neighbors will sincerely mourn his passing.  His genial greeting and sympathetic manner will long be remembered by those who knew him.  Mr. Burdick had been in failing health for about three years and had been confined to his home for the past few weeks.  There survive his wife, Minnie M. Burdick; a son, Linn L. Burdick, and a daughter, Mrs. John Davern, all of Norwich; also three grandchildren, Beth Burdick and Mrs. Lawrence Aldrich and Mrs. Dio Perry, also of Norwich.  Funeral services will be held from the late home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. R.L. Mathews officiating with burial in White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, August 5, 2017

DAY:  In the village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 1st, Mr. Jehaziel J. Day, aged 72 years.

DAY:  In Greene (Page Brook) [Chenango Co., NY], July 22d, Mr. Alden Day, aged 78 years and 7 months.

HAIGHT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], July 26, Mrs. Electa [Haight], wife of John Haight, Jr., aged 46 years.

PALMER:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], July 20th, Dorr L. [Palmer], son of Ray and Eva Palmer, aged 1 year 7 months 6 days.

SMITH:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], July 24th, Abigail [Smith] , wife of John A. Smith, aged 77 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

CASHMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, Mary Ellen [Cashman] daughter of Timothy and Ellen Cashman, aged 2 years and 3 months.

WEBB:  In East Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], July 31st, Eva [Webb], wife of Albert Webb, aged 22 years.

WHITNEY:  In Sandy Hill, N.Y. [Washington Co., NY], May 28th, of small pox, Anna M. [Whitney], wife of Leroy Whitney, aged 34 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

HEMINGWAY:  At Sandy Hill, N.Y. [Washington Co., NY], June 20th, , of small pox, Mrs. Jehial Hemingway, aged 78 years of small pox.  Formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].


 

Obituaries (January 23)

James H. Van Valkenburgh

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1918

 

 

James H. Van Valkenburgh

1852 - 1918

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  James H. Van Valkenburgh, one of the veteran railroad men of Norwich, died recently at his home on Diamond street.  Mr. Van Valkenburgh was born in Canastota [Madison Co., NY] on February 17, 1852, and about 1870 came to Norwich and entered the employ of the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad, continuing with that company until the sale of the road to the New York Ontario & Western with which company he remained until October, 1915, when he was incapacitated for train service by the loss of a foot.  He had a varied experience as fireman, engineer, yardmaster, and conductor, serving in the first position for 22 years.  During his 45 years connection with the railway company, Mr. Van Valkenburgh, or "Vann" as he was familiarly called, had been regarded as a faithful employee, always ready when called upon and always giving his best to the service of the company.  He was a member of Canadawaren Division, No. 341 Order of Railway Conductors and for some time was secretary of the organization.  He was quiet and unobtrusive in manner, kind hearted and generous, ever ready to assist a fellow employee or another in need of help.  Since the loss of his foot he had spent much time at home, where he was tenderly cared for and his suffering alleviated as far as possible.  Mr. Van Valkenburgh was first married to Mary Gertrude Kellogg, who died in 1900, and in November 1903 he married Ella Clare Loucy, of Oneida, who survives him.  He is also survived by two daughters by the first marriage, Mrs. Lulu Murphy, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Edna Colton, of Norwich, also one granddaughter, Gertrude Colton, of Norwich.  His funeral was largely attended from his late home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Robert L. Clark, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. Chruch officiating.

 

Edward H. Porter

Norwich Sun, February 8, 1918

Edward H. Porter, one of the best known residents of the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home there Thursday afternoon, aged 73 years.  He is survived by his wife and one son Fred Porter, a former supervisor from that town.  Mrs. W.A. Baldwin of this city [Norwich, NY] is a niece.  Funeral services will be held from the family home at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

 

George Newton

Afton Enterprise, January 26, 1904

Mr. George Newton died at his home in Newton Hollow, Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1904, in the 84th year of his age.  He had lived all or most of his days on the farm where he died.  He was the oldest of twelve children, seven of whom survive.  He was loved by all who knew him for his tender, loving kindness.  He cared for some of his own family, friends in their sorrows and necessities, as a father for his own children.  His tender sympathies were seen and known of all with whom he mingled.  Early in life he gave his heart to God and his name and influence to the church and simply trusted in Him in whom he believed until the summons came to join the innumerable throng, that no man can number.  "An honest man and true has gone form our midst" is the testimony of many a kind neighbor and friend.  And we say as we look upon the triumphs of dying Christians, "Tis not the Christian but death itself that loses."  His funeral was attended at the home, Jan. 24, Rev. B.B. Carruth officiating. The old songs that he loved so well, "Home that is fairer than day" and "I am nearer my home today," were sweetly rendered by the North Afton choir. Burial in North Afton cemetery.  "He rests from his labors."  "Servant of God, well done."   B.B. C.

 

Emma Cole

Afton Enterprise, October 28, 1937

Belden [Broome Co., NY]:  Mrs. Emma Cole of 38 Rotary Avenue, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Lathrop in Belden. She is survived by one daughter, Maude Cole of Johnson City; two sons, Harry R. Cole and Durward Cole, both of Binghamton; two brothers, Edward Sharp of East Berkshire and William Sharp of Newark Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Casselman of Binghamton and Mrs. Alice Smith of Buffalo, and nine grandchildren. The body was removed to the J.F Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City.  The funeral was Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Henry Bailey officiated. Burial was in Vestal Hills Memorial Park [Broome Co., NY].

Your gentle face and patient smile

With sadness we recall.

You had a kindly word for each

And died beloved by all.

The voice is mute and stilled the heart

That loved us well and true.

Ah, bitter was the trial to part

From one so good as you.

You are not forgotten, loved one,

Nor will you ever be,

As long as life and memory last,

We will remember thee.

And so we will live for Jesus,

Him whom you loved so well,

And let us in our labors

His wondrous message tell.

Dear loved one, e're long we'll see you,

if we redeem God's time

To fill our place and duty,

Twill  make our meeting sublime.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, July 29, 1875

 

GOODRICH: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 22d, Mr. Alva Goodrich, aged 70 years. 

 

SHEPARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, Harris L. [Shepard], son of Harris and Hannah Shepard, aged 7 months and 21 days.

 

WILSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 27th, Mary [Wilson], daughter of William and An Wilson, aged 1 year and 4 months.

 

BARNES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, Mr. Seeley Barnes of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 60 years.

 

RUSSELL:  At Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co., NY], July 19th, Mrs. Sophia Russell, aged 83 years.

 

GRACE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], July 21st, Mr. William Grace, aged 65 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

KING:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], July 20th, Mr. Uri King, aged 63 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

WALES:  In Harpersville, Broome Co., July 3d, Freddie [Wales], aged 5 years; and July 5th, Nellie [Wales], aged 3 years, children of D.W. and Drucilla Wales.

Post Listing, January 16-22, 2017

List of blog postings for the week of January 16-22, 2017

Marriages

Posted January 20, 2017

Ruth A. Burchard - Linn R. Halbert (1921)  photo

Margerie Follett - Richard J. Hoffman (1921)

Marriage Notices

     Henry Andrews - Elizabeth l. Brown (1858)

     Sylva Jane Andrews - Addison King (1864)

     Leroy N. Searles - Mary H. King (1886)

     Virgil H. Andrews - Henrietta Church (1893)

     Laura F. King - Henry Yaple (1896)

     Homer E. King - Lena B. Yaple (1901)

     Virgil Andrews - Minnie Butler (1907)

    Jennie Amelia King - Charles Daniel Pendell (1924)

 

Obituaries

Posted January 16, 2017

Walter Cole Case, (Norwich, 1917) 

James B. Packer (Pitcher, Preston, 1893)

Tracy E. Roberts (NYC, 1893)

Death Notices - 1875

     William Gartsee (Preston)

     Sarah P. Hart (Sherburne)

     Elsie Connor (Sherburne)

     Gideon Bottsford (Bainbridge)

     Edwin H. Wattles (Bennettsville)

     Ward Miller (Afton)

     Walter Smith (Smithville)

     Julia Green (Oxford)

     Jennie R. Parker (Coventry)

     Ira Terry (Elgin, IL, Norwich)

     Marietta Monroe (Plymouth)

     Simeon B. Marsh (Albany, Sherburne)

     Harriet A. Hart (Iowa City IA, Norwich)

Posted January 17, 2017
Osmos Randall (Norwich, 1917)  photo
Hannah Brushell Randall (Norwich, 1885)
Hannah M. (Randall) Edmonds (San Francisco, CA, 1896)
Sarah Williams (Norwich, 1915)
Thomas Randall (Norwich, 1901)

Posted January 18, 2017
John L. Clark (Norwich, 1917)  photo
Rhoda (Sayles) Lawton (Lincklaen, Plymouth, 1901)
Submit Bassett (Winona MN, Norwich, 1885)
Hiram Goodrich (Norwich, 1896)

Posted January 19, 2017
Florence May Wickman (Norwich, 1917)  photo
Josephine B. Salsman Wickman (Norwich, 1952)
Herman H. Klube (Utica, 1917)
James B. Miller (Norwich, 1896)
Henry Andrews (Coventryville, 1890)  Civil War veteran

Posted January 20, 2017
Sarah Ziah (Mathewson) Philley (McDonough, 1917) 
Addison King (North Sanford, 1913)
Sylva (Yale) Andrews (Afton, 1901)
Death Notices
     Harlow Andrews (Coventry, 1852)
     Horatio S Andrews (Hammonton, NJ, 1892)
     Homer Andrews (Coventryville, 1893)
     Sylva J. King (Afton, 1924)
     Minnie B. Andrews (Penn Yan, 1944)

Posted January 21, 2017
Calvin R. Aylesworth (Blodgetts Mills, 1918) WWI soldier, photo
Sophie Garcia (Taylor, 1934)  Struck by lightning
Dimis Crawford (Afton, 1896)
Charles W. Anable (Afton, Franklin, 1900)
Charles W. Anable (North Afton, 1926)

Posted January 22, 2017
Leander Augustus Knott (Oxford, Norwich, 1918)
Mary Elizabeth (Conover) Barrett (Waverly, Afton, 1917)
John D. LaGrange (Syracuse, Auburn, 1910)

 

Miscellaneous

 

Posted January 16, 2017

Chenango County Flood of 1905 - Part 2

Posted January 18, 2017
Chenango County Flood of 1905 - Part 3
Bainbridge High School Basketball Team of 1939,  photo

Posted January 19, 2017
Anna Johnson (Mrs. Herman Johnson), Centenarian 1885

Obituaries (January 22)

Leander Augustus Knott

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1918

 

Leander Augustus Knott

1840-1918

Funeral services for the late L. Augustus Knott were held in St. Paul's parish house at Oxford Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Theodore Haydyn officiating, the interment being made in Riverview Cemetery in that village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Knott passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles C. McNitt, in this city.  Deceased was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] June 9, 1840.  when he was a lad his parents moved to Morris, where he was educated and where he was married to Miss Rosa Weeden. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Oxford, where Mr. Knott was a resident for about 60 years, having come back to Norwich 18 months ago, following a critical illness, from the effects of which he never fully recovered.  During his long residence in Oxford, Mr. Knott was actively identified with every worthy public enterprise.  He engaged in various lines of business, having devoted the last several years to insurance, maintaining his office after coming to Norwich to reside with his devoted daughter.  Of generous mould and ready always to do a kindly deed, he was a thorough business man and yet found time for home, church and social life.  For many years he was chief engineer of the village Fire Department and vitally interested in all village affairs.  He served as a trustee of the old Oxford Academy for 25 years and was a member of the Board of Education of the new academy for some time.  A charter member of the Oxford Chapter R.A.M., he was its high priest for 25 years and instrumental in making it a powerful organization in Masonry.  Deeply devoted to his wife and only child, he held next in his affections the affairs of his church.  In early life he became a devout communicant of the Episcopal Church and for St. Paul's at Oxford he gave without stint.  He was treasurer of the church for 35 years and its senior warden for a long period, frequently reading the service in the beautiful edifice which was holier for his presence there. For the past 10 years he had been a member of the Board of Managers of the diocese of central New York and both Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Coadjutor Fiske were warm personal friends.  Of militant revolutionary stock, his great-grandfather, Nathaniel Knott, deserting the British army in England to fight for the freedom of the colonies.  The same spirit of devotion of his country's welfare actuated Mr. Knott, and in every manly way he worked for it.  Mr. Knott was a good citizen, a devoted parent, a true friend, a devout churchman who lived life to the full and made it sweeter for others.  His will be a blessed memory to many sorrowing friends.

Mary Elizabeth (Conover) Barrett

Norwich Sun, May 7, 1917

The following taken from the Waverly Sun of Waverly, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], of the issue of May 4, will be of interest to Norwich people.  "Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barrett, aged 79 years, died at the People's hospital Saturday morning from heart trouble and a complication of diseases.  The deceased was born in Flemingville, N.Y. [Tioga Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Conover. For years the family resided in Afton, N.Y.  Mrs. Barrett coming to Waverly to live about nine years ago. She was a woman of fine Christian character, respected by all who knew her, and esteemed for many splendid qualities.  Her nearest surviving relatives are cousins, Mrs. W.L. Tuthill, Miss Emma Beekman and P.H. Johnson of Waverly.  Mrs. Knizely of Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Pierce of Corning, Luman Conover of Corning, Mrs. James Voorhis of Rural Grove, N.Y. and Mrs. Emily Allen of Johnstown, N.Y.  Funeral services were held at the home on Orange street Monday afternoon, and private interment was made in Forest Home cemetery...."

 John D. LaGrange

1884 - 1910

 

 

John D. LaGrange

1884 - 1910

 

John D. LaGrange, aged 24, of 534 Burnet av., a brakeman on Auburn Branch of the New York Central, had both legs and his right arm crushed Wednesday night at Skaneateles Junction when he tried to make a "flying switch" and fell under the wheels of the engine.  He died on the operating table at the Auburn Hospital.  When LaGrange threw the switch lever and jumped for the cowcatcher, [Conductor] Conners saw the lantern fall to the side of the tracks, and rushing to the place found LaGrange with both legs nearly severed and one arm badly  mangled.  The dying man did not lose consciousness until an anesthetic was administered in the hospital and on the trip to Auburn he gave directions for his comrades as to the disposition of his insurance and the care of his wife and child.  For many years Mr. LaGrange was a resident of the First Ward.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice LaGrange, five brothers, Edward, Grover, Elias, Robert and Charles LaGrange, the latter two railroad men, and one sister, Mrs. Katherine Alpeter of California.

Auburn NY Citizen, 1910

Before Justice William S. Andrews in Supreme court at Syracuse today there will be tried the first action brought in Onondaga county under the new workman's compensation act.  Trial by jury had been waived by stipulation of the attorneys.  Three thousand, the full amount allowed by the statute in case of death is asked for in the complaint, which alleges that John D. LaGrange, husband of the plaintiff was killed on a "flying switch" at Skaneateles junction on the New York Central Railroad.  He died in the Auburn City hospital.  The defendant claims that LaGrange was guilty of contributory negligence and that the act under which the suit is brought is unconstitutional.

Syracuse Herald, April 7, 1911

In the case of Mary F. LaGrange, as administratrix of John B. LaGrange, against the New York Central railroad, a verdict for the plaintiff in the full amount claimed, $3,000, was awarded to the plaintiff by Justice W.S. Andrews in the January trial term.  The action was the first one brought under the workman's act, and the defendant did not put in any proof. The defendant appealed to the Appellate division, and that court, in following the court of Appeals, will overthrow the verdict of the Trial court.