Obituaries (July 8, 2017)

Dr. Ansel Lull

Chenango Telegraph, May 20, 1863

Death of Dr. Lull:  Dr. Ansel Lull died suddenly at the residence of his step son-in-law, David Griffing, Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning of this week.  He was in his usual health on Monday, and mingled with his family and friends with his accustomed cheerfulness.  He retired at his usual hour without any unusual symptoms, but about midnight his wife was awakened by his hard breathing and apparent suffocation.  Medical aid was immediately called in, but all efforts of the physician were unavailing and he died about half past two.  His age was 72.  Dr. Lull studied medicine with the late Dr. Mason, at Preston, in this County.  Upon [receiving] his license to practice he went to Manlius, in Onondaga county, and after a few years he removed to Syracuse, where he had an extensive and lucrative practice, and enjoyed in a high degree the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.  He had for many years spent his summers in this village, and early this spring made this his permanent residence, and though a comparative stranger he had won many friends in our midst.  He has lived a long life of purity and usefulness, and has suddenly passed away to reap the reward of an honest man and consistent Christian.

 

Lucy Case

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 28, 1885

Lucy, wife of Randall Case, died March 10th, 1885.  Mrs. Case went with her husband to the home of her niece, Mrs. Stratton, to spend a few months, but had intended to return to her old home in Holmesville in March, and when she met her old neighbors she would say she should be with them soon.  But she was stricken down with pneumonia, and after two weeks of suffering she passed to her home in heaven  Mrs. Case has been a member of the Free Baptist church for many years.  She has always been a faithful member, willing to make any sacrifice necessary for the church of her choice.  With crushing weight did the news of her death come to her many warm friends and neighbors, and we feel that one has been taken whose place in the Church and neighborhood will never be filled.  But to the husband, who has been in feeble health for a number of years, does the stroke come with terrible force, and although he has kind hands to administer to his wants, he feels heartbroken and lonely.  And when we ask ourselves the question, "Why was it so?" we feel like submitting to Providence remembering God never makes mistakes.

 

Randall Case

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 17, 1888

Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Randall Case, died March 4th.  Funeral service conducted by Rev. J.B. Wilson at the house of Lemuel Stratton, March 7th, and buried in the Holmesville cemetery.  He was one of the oldest members of the Holmesville Church.  He has been in poor health for many years.  We well remember the pleasant and quiet home of Mr. Case in our little village, necessarily broken up by the death of his wife three years ago, and since then he has made a home with Mr. Stratton, his wife's niece.

 

Lydia Booth

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Lydia, wife of Aaron Booth, died in the town of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] May 25th, 1871, aged 68 years.

We are glad it is written, "Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord: for they rest from their labors."  Sister Booth rests from her labors, calmly, peacefully, hopefully sleeps the body in the "silent city."  Several years since, she was stricken with paralysis, losing almost the use of her limbs of the right side.  She was a great sufferer for the last five weeks of her life; but in all of her bodily anguish, nothing so much soothed her spirit as the songs of Zion and the voice of prayer. She often said to her friends who were doing all they could to relieve, "Sing, O sing to me of that home above."  For more than forty years, she and her bereaved companion walked hand in hand in the blessed way, their home always the pleasant Christian home.  Many of the earlier preachers of the old Bainbridge circuit, will recall happy scenes with brother and sister Booth.  She passed way with, "Glory to God," last upon her lips.  Her husband and daughter, (wife of Rev. Wm. G. Queal,) are in sadness and tears.  Brothers and sisters no more shall meet her this side the "swelling river."  But may they so live, as to gain that home above which she has gained. 

"Through him that I came to prove

that God is love."

 

Mary Ellen (Leonard) Burchard

Oxford Review-Times, February 4, 1916

Mary Ellen Burchard, widow of Frederick H. Burchard, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia Sunday morning.  Mrs. Burchard was born in Wellsville, Allegany county, Feb. 4, 1855, the daughter of Alfred and Mary Stratton Leonard.  While yet an infant her parents died and she was adopted by her aunt, Mrs. Mary Leonard Bruchhausen, the wife of Dr. Casper Bruchhausen, who located in Norwich in 1848 and who was one of the first practitioners of the homeopathic school in Chenango county.  After her marriage to Mr. Burchard for a number of years she was a resident of this village but in 1902 the family moved to Norwich where Mr. Burchard died six years ago.  During Mr. Burchard's residence in Oxford she became a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church but later changed her membership to Emmanuel Chruch in Norwich. She was a charter member of Norwich Chapter of the Eastern Star, a member of the Norwich L.V.I.A. and for several years treasurer of the board of directors of the Chenango Valley Home for Aged Women.  In church and society work she gave freely of time and means, happy in the good deeds she did and in the help given, until failing health compelled her to relinquish active interest in them.  During her residence in Oxford, Mrs. Burchard's strong character and lovely disposition made her the center of a large circle of friends.  Shortly after the holidays Mrs. Burchard accompanied Miss Prudence Burchard to New York city, where she suffered an attack of grip.  Later she was able to go to Philadelphia, where her daughter Margaret is connected with work in the laboratory of the Episcopal Hospital. She entered the hospital for treatment where the best of care was received.  She is survived by four children, Mrs. Floyd L. Miner of Oxford, Leonard Burchard and Miss Florence Burchard of Norwich, and Miss Margaret Burchard of Philadelphia. The funeral of Mrs. Burchard was held from her late home on Brown avenue, Norwich, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery in that city [Norwich, NY].  Many old time Oxford friends were present to pay a last tribute to one whom all remembered with affectionate regard.

Obituaries (July 7)

Mary E. Griffing

Chenango Union, March 18, 1880

About half-past four o'clock on Saturday morning last, the fire alarm sounded with unusual clearness, and aroused many a sound sleeper, who hurried towards the center of the village, to ascertain the cause.  No light was visible, and many thought it was a false alarm.  But when the steamer was dragged to the park reservoir, and two lines of hose laid across East side Park, and down East Main Street, it was evident that there was business ahead.  A crowd was collecting in front of and around the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Griffing, opposite the piano block, and smoke was seen issuing from the south east corner of the building.  Horror was depicted upon every countenance, as the report went like an electric shock through the crowd, that it was Mrs. Griffing's bedroom that was on fire, and that that lady was burning in her bed.  Parties were present who had entered her room, seen her in bed, and attempted to draw the bed towards the window through which they had entered the apartment, but were driven back by the flames.  While the fire was rapidly gaining headway, and the crowd were waiting with feverish impatience the arrival of water--which was long delayed by the imperfect working of the steamer--it was reported that Mrs. Lull, the aged and invalid mother of Mrs. Griffing, was in her room on the second floor.  The alarm was given, and a rush made for the front doors, the outer ones of which were open, but the inner doors of the vestibule were fastened. These were at once forced open, when those in the advance on entering the hall were horrified upon stumbling over the prostrate form of a person, which, when torches were brought in, proved to be the body of Mrs. Griffing, which was lying upon the east side of the hall, with her head within two or three feet of the closed door of the partition which divides the front from the rear hall, and her feet towards the front door. The body was nude, with the exception of stockings upon her feet, and the remains of a night dress about the upper part of her person.  Feathers and the remains of a pillow case were near her, and were on fire.  She was burned to a crisp about her neck and chest, her hands and arms badly burned and blistered, while her face was less severely burned, having probably been protected by the pillow which she held to her face while fleeing from her burning room, through the rear hall, to that in front. The remains were wrapped in bed clothing, placed upon a sofa, and conveyed to the residence of N.P. Wheeler.

 

Search for Mrs. Lull was continued, but so dense had the smoke become in the upper hall that those who made the attempt to reach her room--which was on the northeast corner of the second floor--were compelled to creep close to the floor, and in this manner they succeeded in reaching her door, which was closed.  Upon opening it, but little smoke was found within, and the old lady was sleeping soundly.  She was aroused, and was carried from the building, to the residence of S.R. Follett, one door west.  Miss Conkling was also conducted to Mr. Follett's residence in an exhausted condition.  In the meantime the fire was making slow but sure progress in the room where it originated, although two streams were thrown through the windows, and finally the hose was laid through the front door and to the room.  Towards six o'clock it was thought the fire was under control, and would not extend much beyond Mrs. Griffing's room, but owing to the peculiar construction of the building, this proved to be a mistake.  Inside of the brick walls are strips of furring or joists, some eight inches in thickness, upon which the lath for the plastering is nailed, thus creating flues between the two walls, which conducted the flames to Miss Conklin's room above, and from thence to the attic--one large room, the size of the entire main building, filled with various articles of more or less value.  Here the flames had abundant material upon which to feed, and the whole was soon in a blaze, with the flames bursting through the roof.  The wing, containing the kitchen, etc., was also on fire.  Three streams were now in use, and the firemen worked bravely until about seven o'clock when the order was given to "take up"--the fire was extinguished, leaving the east portion of the building badly burned, the roof a complete wreck, and the structure throughout much damaged by water and smoke.  The furniture was all removed, but much of it was broken or injured by careless handling, while many smaller articles, it is said, were carried away by some who assisted in the hasty removal. 

 

The building, which is of brick, was one of the finest and most substantial residences in town.  It was erected by Mr. Griffing, some thirty-five years ago, and has been occupied by his family since. There was an insurance of $4,000 upon it, and the loss is variously estimated at from $4,000 to $5,000.  There was no insurance upon the furniture.

 

David Griffing, who during his life was one of our prominent business men, died in 1872, and the household at the time of the accident consisted of his widow, Mrs. Mary E. Griffing; her aged mother, the widow of the late Dr. Lull; her sister, Miss Kate Conkling; Ellen Beans, a servant girl, and Charles B. Cannon, a clerk in the Bank, who had rooms in the house.  Jasper R. Griffing, son of the deceased, was absent from hone at the time of the fire.  Deceased was the second wife of the late David Griffing, to whom she was married in Syracuse, May 31st, 1848.  At that time she was a widow, her first husband, Mr. Blossom, having died some years previous.  A devoted wife, a fond and indulgent mother, a kind neighbor, and a sincere Christian lady, she was beloved by those who knew her intimately, and her many acts of kindness and benevolence had endeared her to a large class who will sadly miss her.  In the social circle her loss will be deeply felt, while the society of Emmanuel Chruch, of which she was a zealous member, will sincerely mourn her shocking death. But one of her four children --Jasper R. Grififng--survives her.  Her age was fifty-seven years.  Her funeral was attended at Emmanuel Church, on Monday afternoon, the Rector, Rev. E. Hayard Smith, conducting the services.  Sympathizing friends and neighbors gathered there to pay the last say tribute to her memory.

 

From the statement of Miss Conkling, and the evidence of Miss Beans, it appears that kerosene oil was burned throughout the house; that on the night of the accident and the night previous, Mrs. Griffing had not used the lamp she had burned for months in her room, but was using instead an old burning fluid lamp, which had recently been fitted with a kerosene burner; that she was in the habit of reading while lying in bed for diversion, in her hours of sleeplessness and anxiety.  The theory arrived at by the Coroner's jury was that she had probably been reading on Friday night; that she dropped into sleep while reading, as the glasses upon her face would indicate; that the newly modeled lamp, upon a stand on the east side of her bed, exploded, throwing the burning oil upon her breast, which was burned most; that she sprang from the west side of her bed, and ran through the west door of her room, into the rear hall, and from this to the front hall, where her body was found' that she held a pillow to her face, to prevent the inhalation of the flames, the remains of which were found near her....

 

David Griffing

Chenango Union, December 5, 1872

Died, at his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, November 24th, 1872, David Griffing, aged 75 years.

Mr. Griffing was one of the early settlers of Norwich, having come to this village to reside in 1819.  then a young man, he purchased the business of the well-known David G. Bright, who with his family was about removing West. As a business man, Mr. Griffing early developed qualities of energy, intelligence and thrift, that insured his abundant success in life. Throughout his long and active career, it is not praise overmuch to say that he maintained a character for integrity and enterprise that was without a blemish.  From the onset of his residence here, he was intimately and honorably identified with the growth and prosperity of the village; and it may with truth be said that he contributed far more to the advancement and welfare of the place by the number and importance of the structures he reared in our midst, and the good taste and public spirit displayed in their construction, than any other of our citizens.

 

But it is not alone as a man of business and wealth that Mr. Griffing is to be remembered and honored in the community in which he lived.  Though scrupulously exact and just in his dealings with his fellow men, claiming rightfully what was his own, and religiously allowing to everyone else his honest due, he gave generously and at times largely of his means for charitable and Christian objects, both public and private.  His subscription to the building fund of the Norwich Academy, considering his then comparatively limited circumstances, was a fine example of liberality and public spirit, as well as a fair illustration of his personal disposition and character.  It is also known that Emmanuel Church, of which he was a member, during the many years that he was connected with it, and down to the day of his decease, leaned upon him financially and morally as a pillar of strength.  One of his last acts, it may be mentioned, was the making of a bequest of fifteen hundred dollars to this Society, to aid in the erection of a new church edifice.  Mr. Griffing was not possessed of the advantages of early education, but business and social intercourse with the world, and much of travel and reflection, had given such culture to his mind and habits, that the later years of his life were characterized by a degree of intelligence and refinement befitting his position and the high estimation in which he was universally held.

 

His sickness was protracted and severe, extending over a period of a year or more in which his naturally strong constitution  gradually and slowly succumbed to the unrelenting approaches of disease and age; but he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and with abiding faith in the Redeemer's promise of everlasting life.  His funeral took place on Wednesday of this week, at 2 PM, and was largely attended.  He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their bereavement; the two eldest of the children being by his former wife.  At the time of his death, Mr. Grififng was the Senior Warden of Emmanuel Church, and also a Director of the Frist National Bank of Norwich. 

 

Eliza Lull

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 28, 1885

At her residence on Piano Street, Mrs. Eliza Lull, widow of the late Dr. Lull and the mother of the late Miss Kate Conklin and Mrs. David Griffing, died Thursday evening at 9:30.  Mrs. Lull was 82 years of age. She has been a confirmed invalid for a number of years.  It will be recollected that at the burning of the Grififng place, in which Mrs. Grififng perished, Mrs. Lull was with considerable difficulty rescued. From that time she has resided on Piano Street in the home purchased by Miss Conklin and left by her at the time of her death for the care of her mother.  Mrs. Lull leaves surviving her a brother in Fort Plain and a sister in Parsons, Kansas.  Ex-Mayor Hutchinson, of Utica, is her nephew.  Her funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

 

 

Obituaries (July 6)

William A. Robinson

Chenango Union,  March 15, 1877

The Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] papers announce the sudden death, on Wednesday of last week, of William A. Robinson, after a few hours' illness, of heart disease.  He will be remembered by many of our citizens, as a brother of the late Mrs. William C. Wait, and his genial countenance, on his visits to our village, was always welcome.  His funeral was attended on Sunday, by Mr. and Mrs. George Rider, of this place.  Mr. Robinson was born in Devonshire, England, town of Chagford, October 16th, 1803 and came to this country in 1820.  He was for many years in the dry goods and manufacturing business in Madison County.  In 1826 he was married in Syracuse, on Church Street, to Emeline Leach, and removed to Binghamton, where also for many years he was engaged in the dry goods business.  In 1832, the year of the cholera excitement, he removed with his family to Syracuse, and opened the old Eagle Hotel, situated where now stands the Clinton Block, opposite the First Baptist church, of which latter for many years he was an active member.  For many years he was proprietor of the Onondaga Temperance House, and was universally respected.  Six children survive him.

 

Emil Timm

Chenango Union, March 15, 1877

We learn that Emil Timm, of Preusen, Germany, who was in the employ of White, Smith & Co., in this village ][Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], last summer, is supposed to have been murdered in Philadelphia.  He left here the 16th of October with a view to visiting the Centennial, having about $60 with him, and intending to go to New York where he had money deposited with the German Consul, or was expecting to receive remittances.  We do not learn that he visited the consul, but that he proceeded to Philadelphia, and stopped at a house at which a murder is reported to have been committed at about that time.  A body has recently been discovered near the Centennial Grounds, the description of which leads to the impression that it may have been the remains of Timm.  His father has been in correspondence with Mr. Bickert of this village, also White Smith & Co. and the Consul, but no trace of Emil has been found since his arrival at Philadelphia, hence the conviction that he was murdered.  He was a young man of unusual intelligence, courteous in his manners and very much esteemed by those who made his acquaintance.  It is to be hoped that the mystery of his disappearance may yet be unraveled.  --News

 

David Booth

Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1874

On Wednesday last, Oct. 21, 1874, Mr. David Booth, of Union Valley [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], departed this life in the 76th year of his age. He was one of the early settlers in the neighborhood in which he has lived for nearly 50 years.  He entered the place where his farm now stands by cutting his way in, and before his strong arm and untiring energy and perseverance, the forest trees have fallen and the ground has been cleared, so that a substantial house, extensive buildings and a good farm stand as an evidence of his industry.  He had gathered around him a large circle of friends who entertained for him the highest esteem.  The funeral services were held at the house, where a very large number of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect and affection.  About forty carriages followed the hearse to the cemetery, and as their friend, the husband, the father, the brother, was lowered to its last earthly resting palce, a blessed hope was entertained for a bright resurrection morning when those who sleep in Jesus shall awake to an eternal reunion.

 

Jared Goodyear

Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1874

Hon. Jared Goodyear, of Colliers, Otsego county, died very suddenly of epilepsy, in his mill near his residence last Saturday morning.  After partaking of breakfast he proceeded to the mill apparently in the enjoyment of his usual good health.  While in the act of giving one of the workmen some directions, he fell backward, and expired instantly.  The last words he uttered were "catch me," spoken as he was falling.  His remains were immediately conveyed to his residence and the sad intelligence of his sudden death spread rapidly throughout the community.  The funeral took place on Monday at one o'clock p.m. and was largely attended; among those present being nearly all the former and present directors of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad Company. Through the kindness of Mr. H.S. Morse, Superintendent of the Albany & S. Railroad, a special train was run from Oneonta to Colliers, free to all who desired to pay respect to the memory of this venerable and highly respected citizen.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.H. Allen, of the Presbyterian Chruch of Oneonta.  At the close of the regular service, Hon. James H. Ramsey, of Albany, and Col. W.W. Snow, of Oneonta, both of whom had been associated and were intimate with the deceased, made remarks eulogizing his memory.  Mr. Goodyear was one of the original Directors of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company and much credit is due to his exertions toward its successful completion.  He was also at one time Vice President of the Company, in which capacity, as also in that of director he exhibited much ability.  The deceased came to Colliers a good may years ago, even before the State road was located in that vicinity.  The mail from Albany was received there but once a week, and that was carried on horseback along the private roads leading from one farm to another, the highways not yet being surveyed.  At the time of his death Mr. Goodyear was upwards of eighty-two years of age, having sprung from a family celebrated in that section for its longevity--Binghamton Press

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, September 19, 1866

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 14th, of consumption, Mr. James Kershaw, aged 65 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 21st, George C. Booth, aged 26 years.  He was a member of Co. K, 10th NY Cavalry.

 

In Albany, Kansas, Aug. 23d, of cholera, Mrs. Eliza A. Whittenhall, in the 57th year of her age, daughter of the late Daniel Shumway, for many years a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Sept. 5th, Mrs. John Davison, aged about 46 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 31st, Ida B. [Smith], daughter of John L. and Lydia Ann Smith, aged 5 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5th, Miss Sarah V. Gleason, aged 21 years.

Octogenarian Party, Sherburne, NY 1877

An Octogenarian Party, Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 14, 1875

An octogenarian party was given at Sherburne on Monday of last week, in honor of Mr. A. Booth, who resides with W.G. Queal, who was eighty years old March 4th. This occurring on Sunday, the party was held on the succeeding day. The News gives some interesting data of the "boys and girls" who assembled upon that occasion which we condense as follows:

 

There were five present who had passed their eightieth birthday as follows:

 

Deacon Hezekiah Harris was born in the town of Scituate, Providence county, R.I., April 15th, 1790, and is now nearly 87 years of age.  he removed to Sherburne in 1802 and has lived in this town 75 years.  His first wife was Catharine Crist with whom he lived fifty years on a farm two miles east of the village.  He has had seven children of whom four are now living [in 1877].

 

Silas Ames was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Mass., March 5, 1795, and was therefore just 82 years old.  He moved to Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], July 8th, 1806, and from thence to Sherburne in 1839.  He married Betsey Cutler in 1817.  They have had ten children of whom six are now living.  He resides one mile south of the village where he has been nearly forty years.

 

Betsey Cutler Ames was born in Bridgewater, Oneida County, N.Y., Nov. 14th, 1796, and is therefore 80 years old last November.  She moved with her parents to Brookfield, N.Y., when she was three months old.  She was married at 21 years of age to Silas Ames as above noted, giving them almost 60 years of married life.

 

Harvey Rosbrooks was born in New Hampshire, March 11th, 1796, and is therefore now almost 81 years of age. When a child he removed to Holland, Hamden County, Mass.  He was there married to Prudence French and came from thence to Sherburne in 1818, where he is now living with his youngest son.

 

Aaron Booth was born in East Winsor, Hartford County, Conn., March 4th, 1796.  He removed to Oxford, Chenango County, N.Y., in 1830, and was married the same year to Lydia Parson, of Guilford, N.Y., with whom he lived 41 years.  He has one child, the wife of Rev. W.G. Queal, with whom he has lived since the death of his wife.

 

Of course the afternoon was very agreeably spent in fighting the battles of youth over again.  A poem by W.G. Queal, dedicated to his aged father-in-law, was read, and then the entire company sat down to a sumptuous repast.  The veterans appeared hale and hearty.  May they enjoy many such reunions.

Obituaries (July 5)

Ira Blanchard

Binghamton Press, December 24, 1912

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Ira Blanchard, a well-known resident of this town, died Friday afternoon in a private hospital in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he had been receiving treatment for the past month for a cancer. The body was brought to Bainbridge Saturday and the funeral was held Monday afternoon at the West Bainbridge Baptist church, the Rev. Frank James, pastor of the First Methodist Church of this village, officiating. Burial was in the Union Valley Cemetery [West Bainbridge, NY].  Mr. Blanchard was 68 years of age and is survived by his wife.  He was born in West Bainbridge and had spent his entire life in the town.

 

Eli R. Lyon

Binghamton Press, December 24, 1912

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Eli R. Lyon, who died at his home on South Main street Thursday evening, was held at the house Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Frank James officiating.  The body was taken to Union Valley [West Bainbridge] for burial.  Mr. Lyon, who was 88 years of age, lived in Bainbridge for 78 years, coming here with his parents, Israel and Betsey Lyon from Bloomville in 1834.  About 62 years ago, Mr. Lyon married Hannah Green, daughter of Thurston and Rachel Green of West Bainbridge who now survives him.  Mr. Lyon was one of Bainbridge's most respected citizens and for years a very active member of Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M. 

 

Mrs. J. Pratt

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 14, 1875

Mrs. J. Pratt, the much beloved and respected mother of Joshua Pratt of this town, died at her residence, Sunday morning.  The deceased could properly be called one of Sherburne's pioneers.  Her deceased husband, Joshua Pratt, was very prominent in the ... and agricultural pursuits in the [town of] Sherburne.  Mrs. P. has lived to a great age, and up to the time of her decease she held her mental faculties in a wonderful condition.  We all mourn the loss of a good lady whose age was 82 years.

 

Death Notices

Oxford Times, September 28, 1864

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 23d inst., Mr. Henry Fray, aged 88 years.

 

In Canton, St. Lawrence Co., on the 22d inst., William Purple, son of Doct. W.D. Purple of Greene, aged 23 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Cornelia E. [Juliand], wife of Lewis Juliand, aged 58 years.

 

In the General Hospital, at Anapolis Junction, Md., on the 13th inst., David W. Pettis, of Co. E, 114th Reg., son of Ralph Pettis, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years.

 

At the U.S. General Hospital, at Glarysville, Maryland, of typhoid fever and diarhoea, Eugene [Blanchard], youngest son of George and Susan Blanchard, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 17 years.  He was a member of the 5th Heavy Artillery, N.Y. Volunteers.

 

Sherburne News, April 28, 1877

DONOHUE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Mrs. Ellen [Donohue], wife of Thomas Donohue, aged 60 years.

 

BOOTH:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Aaron Booth, of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], aged 80 years.

Obituaries (July 4)

Jared A. Redfield

Bainbridge Republican, June 11, 1880

The death of Archibald Robertson one of Elmira's most honored citizens, is closely followed by the demise of Jared A. Redfield, which occurred in this city, Sunday evening, June 6th, at his late residence in the 65th year of his age.  His decease will be lamented by all.  He was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county.  Mr. Redfield was a well known railroad man, but for the last four years he had been an invalid, having suffered from paralysis, a recent attack accelerating his death.  He was for many years Superintendent of the local division of the Northern Central Railroad, preceding in that responsible office the present superintendent, Mr. Robert Neilson.  Mrs. Redfield and three adult children survive the husband and father.  Of the deceased it may be truly said, he was loved by his family, prized by the community, and he leaves to the bereaved ones the heritage of an honorable name. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family residence, no. 668 Park Place.--Elmira Advertiser, 7th inst.

 

Thomas Collins, Sr.

Bainbridge News, July 17, 1958

Vanquished by the weight of over 92 years of human existence our venerated and beloved fellow citizen, Thomas Collins, quietly went to sleep and passed the point of no return last Wednesday, July 2. Gallantly, with the aid of a devoted daughter he had for some time pushed the infirmities of age aside and kept the years at bay.  He entered upon his last sleep with no agony of pain or suffering.  Mr. Collins was born in London, England, in 1866, and was educated in the public schools of that country and in one of the technical schools in Stockholm, Sweden.  Upon completing his education he entered the employ of the Swedish branch of the DeLaval Separator Co.  It was in their interest that he came to this country in 1887.  He later left their employment and engaged for himself in the creamery business in New England.  He came to Bainbridge in 1889 with a relative, Mr. E.A. Whalin, and a friend, Louis Hartmann,  Here with the aid of Mr. C.C. Hovey and other interested Bainbridge people, they formed the Swedish Cream Separator Co. and they erected a factory building at the north west end of the river bridge just beyond the old Major DeZeng home.  This building was later occupied by the National Milk Sugar Company's business and has since been destroyed along with the DeZeng house and the area is sometime called "DeZeng Park" as it is owned by the village and maintained as a green-sward. This first Separator Company venture shortly suffered serious financial reverses, following which Mr. Collins and Mr. Hartmann undertook the manufacture in a small way of an improved hand operated cream separator of their own contriving, which was well received by the farmers of that day. They first rented the old shoe factory building in the rear of the railroad station.  Their business rapidly grew and in 1895 the American Separator Company was organized which later became the leading manufacturing  industry of the town, often employing as many as 200 men.  Thomas Collins was a man respected for the authority of his opinion and judgement, but above all he was loved for his qualities as a man; his gentleness, his courteous patience beneath which there was a warm heart capable equally of sympathy and sometimes indignation too.  He was a versatile man and among his local activities was a term served as Village President.  He had a fondness for music and was for several years a member of the choir of St. Peter's Church and was interred in the churchyard of that church following a solemn high requiem mass service at St. John's Roman Catholic Church in this village. He will be missed and long remembered by his neighbors and village friends - Dr. Edward Danforth.

 

Dr. Leal L. Perry

1895 - 1932

[No other person had entered] into the hearts of the people than that of Dr. Leal L. Perry, successful and prominent physician, who died early Tuesday morning [April 12, 1932] from scarlet fever which disease he contracted during his fearless administration in the cause of the sick.  Popular and genial, Dr. Perry was in demand.  He entered the homes where the pall of disease had settled, giving to the unfortunates his skill..  His patients in the stricken homes live on while he has fallen a martyr to his profession.  Six years ago Dr. Perry came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] after his graduation from the Albany Medical College.  At once his professional career was launched with success.  He was recognized as a physician of unusual merit.  Associated with his ability was a personality which spread confidence and radiated the comforting atmosphere of hope.  Shadows which often fall in the wake of disease were lifted through his genial contact.  He was young in years, 35.  He had advanced so rapidly that his classification as a physician had taken a matured form.  Success had perched its reward all about him.  He had a fine home, splendidly equipped office, and ....and such an honor that will be a fitting memorial to him in the community where he initiated his work.  Dr. Perry was born at Vanderbilt, Mich., thirty-five years ago.  In 1907 he moved with his parents to Rushville, New York.  He was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy and Albany Medical College, finished at the latter institution in 1925.  He served in the Albany Medical College, coming to Bainbridge in 1926.  He is survived by a wife, a sister, Mrs. Zoe Keuhne, of Rushville, and two brothers, Herbert of Honolulu and Raymond of Westfield, N.J.  The flags which fly to the breezes on each holiday in front of business places of the village were placed at half mast and drooped to his memory until his funeral had passed. This was the first occasion that the flags of the village have been placed in honor of one of her citizens. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with no services except at the grave. The American Legion Post, of which the deceased was a member, attended as an escort.  Rev. O.H. Orvis of the Presbyterian Chruch, officiated.

Marriages (July 4)

Arnold - Gibbs

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 12, 1887

Last Wednesday evening, Oct. 5th, about sixty invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. Fred Gibbs, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to witness the marriage of Mr. Delos R. Arnold and Miss Frances J. Gibbs.  At 8 o'clock the house was well filled.  Oxford and Norwich joined Guilford in the happy event.  Every room in the house was tastefully and beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers. The wedding march was played by Miss Susie Walworth of Norwich as the bride and bridegroom marched toward and arch of evergreen, in the midst of which was a large and beautiful wedding bell, where the marriage ceremony as performed by Rev. J.L. Jones, and the two were made one.  After the usual congratulations the tables were spread and loaded with all manner of good things, in the best style, which fully satisfied the taste and appetite of the hungry, and happy crowd. The presents were many and very valuable, and they were all useful. Among them was presented by the bride's Sunday School class of seven young ladies, Thackery's complete works in ten volumes. The rest of the evening was spent most happily in social chat and song, and at a late hour the bride and bridegroom departed under a shower of rice and good wishes and took the train at Norwich for New York, on their wedding trip.  May great prosperity and constant joy attend them ever more.

 

Marriage Announcements

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, May 11, 1831

Married in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by the Rev. John B. Hoyt, Nathan Randall, editor of the Pulaski Banner, to Miss Catharine Monell, daughter of the Hon. Robert Monell, of Greene.

 

Married in Willett, Cortland co. by Benjamin T. Greene, Esq. Samuel N. Perkins, to Miss Lecxta Roberts, all of said town.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, June 1, 1831

Married at the Court house, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, by the Rev. S.R. Smith, Mr. William Wilber, to Miss Lavantia Burlingame, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Married in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by the Rev. L. Clark, Dr. David Y. Foote, of Hamilton, Colchester Settlement, to Miss Julia F. Dellay, of the former place.

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, December 28, 1831

Married at Sherburne....by the Rev. Isaac N. Sprague, Mr. Seth Kershaw, to Miss Julia Ann Emeline Pratt, all of that place.

Married at Hamilton [Madison Co.., NY], on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Professor Sears, Mr. William G. Clark, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hannah E. Nobles of the former place.

July 4th, 1876, Bainbridge, NY

Fourth of July 1876 in Bainbridge, NY

Bainbridge Republican & Saturday Review, July 8, 1876

Tuesday morning dawned bright and clear  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and though the heat was rather excessive during the morning hours, yet as on the previous day a breeze sprang up which served greatly to moderate it, and altogether the weather was favorable for the occasion. At an early hour nearly all the business places and many private residences were gaily decorated with numberless flags of all sizes and festoons of the national colors. The incoming trains brought large accessions to the crowds which had already arrived from the surrounding towns by other and more primitive modes of conveyance.  At half past ten o'clock, a procession was formed in the order named in the published programme, which proceeded to the stand erected on the green, where the exercises took place. the stage was occupied by Prof. E.W. Rogers, President of the day, Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Chaplain of the day, E.E. McKinstry, the Reader, W.S. Sayre, Esq., the Historian, Hon. S.B. Chase, the Orator, Rev. D.O. Haynes, Rev. Dr. Porter, and other prominent citizens, Vice Presidents, Ladies in costume, the Afton Band, the Martial Band; and the Glee Club. After music by the Bands, the President of the day opened the exercises with brief and appropriate remarks. A prayer was then offered by the Chaplain, E.E. McKinstry, in a very distinct tone of voice, read the declaration of Independence, and W.S. Sayre, Esq., the Historical address, which was listened to with marked attention.  After music by the Glee Club, S.B. Chase was introduced and delivered the oration of the day. The strong and patriotic utterances, and the logical and conclusive arguments for the revival of the honest government of the early times was received with enthusiastic applause. We regret that our limited space forbids the reproduction of this most excellent address.  The exercises closed with the benediction by Rev. D.C. Haynes.

 

At 3 o'clock P.M. a Grand Balcony Concert was given at the Susquehanna Valley House by the Afton Cornet Band, and at 4 P.M. "Ye Old Folks" dressed in full costume of a hundred years ago, formed a procession in front of the Hastings House and were escorted by the Afton Band to the Speaker's stand on the green, the Band discoursing "Auld Lang Syne."  The concert was under the direction of Mr. Simeon Warren, and was a rare treat to all lovers of music, while the quaint old costumes and the delineations of the characters and scenes and incidents of days gone by, and the soul-stirring melodies of those ancient songs and hymns conspired to make it deeply interesting, and entirely unique in the line of Fourth of July entertainments. 

 

Probably no event was looked forward to with more eagerness than was the display of fireworks which came off on the green. To a certain extent the people were disappointed in the display looked for.  Partly because of the rain, but more especially on account of a deficiency and variety of pieces, which the public were led to expect from the published programme.

 

It is estimated that full 8,000 persons were in attendance on the celebration, and no more orderly crowd ever assembled in this village.  Instances of the infraction of the peace were comparatively rare, and there were no serious accidents to mar the pleasure of the occasion.  Altogether the day was a success, compared with which Bainbridge has never had anything to equal it.

July 4th, 1878 Bainbridge, NY

Glorification Day

How It Was Observed in Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY

Bainbridge Republican, July 11, 1878

We hardly know in what manner to give a full account of the proceedings of our late celebration.  Sometimes it is not best to speak the truth, when silence will do just as well.  If the Republican were to say that the programme was carried out in full and a glorious time had, it would say contrary to the verdict of nine-tenths of those who think otherwise. But right here we will state that whatever we have said through the columns of this paper or otherwise we were sincere in, as were also our citizens in making out the programme, and, feel as bad about the "fizzle" of one of our main attractions as can well be imagined. We know not why the balloonist did not make his ascension.  he had received his pay in advance and all expected that his part of the programme would surely be performed, and only to keep the crowd in town was the ascension postponed till a later hour than advertised on the large bills.

 

With the exception of the above, however, the programme of the day was most satisfactorily carried out in a becoming manner.

 

The day was ushered in by a National salute of 13 guns, and the effect of this proceeding was to call up nearly all the small boys of the village, and on every street they manifested their patriotism by the firing off of fire crackers, toy pistols, etc.

 

The bustle and activity of the business streets were apparent at an early hour, and at eight 'clock the people of neighboring towns began to pour in and on the arrival of the morning accommodation train from the east an immense crowd lined the main streets.

 

At 10 o'clock the procession formed in front of the Park Hotel, headed by the Unadilla Cornet Band, and moved to the Village Green where a platform and seats had been erected. After music by the band, the President of the day, Prof A.G. Kilmer, called the assemblage to order and introduced Rev. A.F. Brown, who invoked the divine blessing, after which the declaration of independence was read by Dr. R.D. L. Evans in a very clear and distinct manner.  Next in order came the oration by Hon. N.C. Marvin, of Walton.  It was an eloquent, patriotic, timely and sensitive effort, and gave entire satisfaction, and the frequent applause showed that it met the views of all who had the pleasure of hearing him.  After singing by the Bainbridge Glee Club the assembly was dismissed for dinner.

 

At one o'clock, a match game of base ball for a purse of $25.00 was called, and a nine from Masonville played against the "Ninorfuns" of Bainbridge. The game was very evenly contested.  On the first innings the Masonville club made four scores while our boys received 0.  The Masonville club played well and were two scores ahead when the "Orfuns" were at the bat with two men out on their last inning, but by sharp playing they scored three and were declared victorious with the score standing 17 and 16.  It was a fine game and well umpired by "Jake" Taber.  Time of game three hours and a half.

 

The next attraction was to have been the balloon ascension, but as we have said before, why it went back on us we cannot tell.

 

The large number who stayed to witness the fireworks in the evening were more than paid for their pains, as it is said a finer display was never exhibited in Bainbridge.

 

The Marshals of the day and the police arrangements for keeping order and the prevention of fires were equal to the occasion, and we congratulate all that this much enjoyed and much dreaded occasion has passed so harmlessly and pleasantly.

 

The hotels were very prominently called and in the evening a dance was held at each and both were well patronized.

 

Booths were erected on the Village Green, and ice cream, lemonade, pie, cake, etc. were served.

 

Prof. Moak, with his company of trained grasshoppers, which consisted of about fifteen young boys with false faces on who danced in a fashion of a grasshopper, was a very pleasing and novel attraction.

 

The Unadilla Cornet Band, which furnished music on the occasion, cannot be spoken of too highly.  Considering that the boys only organized a few months ago, it is surprising with what skill they "made the bugle blasts."  Mr. C.M. Thompson a leader of the band, and our citizens will testify as to its capability of not taking no low position with any similar organization in the Susquehanna Valley.  They did their part faithfully and well.

 

There are always people who are perfectly willing and anxious to be entertained, but who will never turn in and help entertain.  If the people of Bainbridge or any other village want a "big time" they must turn in and help make it and not put it on the shoulders of five or six.  It on account of our not having a balloon ascension (for which many no doubt came especially to witness) our celebration be called a failure, be charitable enough not to lay it at the door of those who had it in charge and tried to make it a success, but where we surmise it properly belongs--to the man who furnished a rotten balloon and then left it in charge of an inexperienced boy to make an as--as--well, ass of himself.

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (July 3)

Col. William Brush

Norwich Journal, June 2, 1830

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, 18th ult. Col. William Brush, aged 80 years.  Col. Brush was distinguished as a brave officer of the Revolution. 

 

Born in 1750 Huntington, Long Island, to Reuben Brush and Ruth Wood.  Married Sarah Thompson, they had 4 children.   [DAR Lineage book #20438]  Served as lieut. in the Vermont militia in Capt. Samuel Herrick's Co. at the alarm, 1780.  Died at home of his daughter in Norwich, NY.

Anna Raynor

Northern Christian Advocate, September 17, 1845

Died in Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY], on Monday, the 8th ult., Mrs. Anna [Raynor], wife of Lewis Raynor, Esq., aged 40 years.  The death of this amiable and truly excellent woman, has been severely felt by a large circle of relatives and friends.  In all the relations and connections of life, as wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, she sustained a character worthy of general imitation.  Kind and conciliating in her manners, prudent and careful in her words, generous and charitable in her habits, she won the confidence and esteem of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.  Most of all, she was a Christian--a consistent follower of the Savior--She put on, like holy women of old, the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit.  Careful of the reputation of all around her, she took no part in the work of detraction.  Mindful of the apostolic exhortation, "Give none offense, neither to the Jew, nor to the Gentile, nor to the Church of God," she enjoyed in a very high degree the fellowship of the saints. As far as was consistent with her remote residence from the place of worship, she was regular and systematic in her attendance upon the means of grace.  For several months, she has been gradually wasting under an unyielding disease of the pulmonary organs.  But though at times she suffered much, she was always patient and resigned.  If she had any anxiety, it was to depart and be with Christ. The last time I saw her, which was but a few days before her death, she was strong in faith, giving glory to God. Though she tenderly loved her friends on earth, she still more tenderly loved those in heaven. The whole current of her soul seemed to be towards the throne.  I learn that, in the same peaceful frame, she passed away to her home in the skies.  Good woman!  She will not soon be forgotten. And may we follow her as she followed Christ. As the death of Sister Raynor occurred while the preachers were gone to the annual Conference, then in session at Utica, the Rev. Mr. Clarke, the able and excellent pastor of the Baptist church in this place, kindly performed her funeral services.  And well would it be for the Protestant Churches, if such services were more frequently interchanged.  It could hardly fail to strengthen and diffuse a catholic spirit.---Z. Paddock,  Cazenovia, Sept. 3, 1845.

 

Almira (Doran) Loop

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Mrs. Almira Loop, wife of Mr. John H. Loop, and daughter of Abram and Mary P. Doran, died Nov. 29th, in Solon, Cortland county, in the 30th year of her age.  Sister Loop embraced religion in early life and united with the church militant, in which she remained a worthy member until called to join the church triumphant. She was an example of patience under all her sufferings, and of entire submission to the will of God. During her sickness, her little son, aged 4 years, was taken away by death, but in this painful bereavement she was all submission.  Some time before her illness she was impressed that her stay on earth was short, consequently she set her house in order. Religion was the only subject upon which she would converse--before her departure she seemed to be lost to this world. When she was so prostrated that she could not move a finger, she was heard frequently to say, "Glory to God."  Thus she departed in holy triumph.  She has left a companion and three children to mourn their loss, but it is her infinite gain.  May we meet her in heaven, where sickness and sighing shall all be done away.---William Dean, Freetown, Feb. 10.

 

Anson G. Colegrove

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Anson G. Colegrove died of the small pox, at the residence of his father, Abram C. Colegrove, in the town of Ulysses [Thompkins Co., NY], on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 1846, aged 22 years.  In his death, his parents, brothers and sisters have been bereft of a kind and affectionate son and brother--the circle in which he moved of an amiable and worthy companion--and the feeling of loss sustained will be coextensive with his acquaintance, and the peculiar circumstances of his sickness and death must render the event doubly afflictive and painful to all.  For something more than a year past he had been engaged in the study of medicine, and was led of curiosity on the 9th of January to visit some patients sick with the above named disease, about which there had existed much difference of opinion.  On the evening of the 22d of the same month, he first exhibited the premonitory symptoms of the disease which was to follow.  These continued very severe until the morning of the 25th, when the eruption appeared, with an abatement of the previous febrile symptoms, which proved to be of the confluent variety and terminated as above.  Although from prudential considerations, arising from the contagious nature of his disease, he was deprived of the immediate presence and sympathy of near friends, yet the continual presence and promises of the Savior were to him consoling and precious. Druign the first few days of his illness, his care for the salvation of the soul became exceeding great, and while his parents and other friends prayed with, and for him, his agony of soul increased, until the burden of his sins was suddenly removed, and in his own expressive language, "he felt himself amidst the society of heaven," and there he remained while he lived, frequently expressing a desire "to depart and be with Christ," which he thought to be far better. 

"Thou art gone to the grave--but we will not deplore thee,

Since God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide;

He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restore thee,

And death hath  no sting since the Savior hath died."

D.S. Chase--Trumansburg, Feb. 9, 1846

 

Death Notices

 

Norwich Journal, April 21, 1830

Died, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, Franklin R. [Boque] the Rev. H.p. Boque, aged 5 years.

On the evening of the same day, Catharine [Mitchell], daughter of Doct. Henry Mitchell, aged 6 years.

Norwich Journal, April 28, 1830

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, George Burlingame, aged 17 years.

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, May 11, 1831

Died at Salina [Onondaga Co., NY], on his way to Lockport, on the 20th ult. Noah Hubbard, brother of the Senior Editor of this paper, aged 40 years. "Ye men of genius tread lightly upon his ashes, for he was your kinsman."---Norwich Journal

In this town [Norwich, Chenango, NY], on the 4th instant, Mrs. Mahitable Shattuck, wife of Mr. Leroy Shattuck, aged 34 years.

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, June 1, 1831

In Monroe, Michigan Territory, on the 9th ult.  Mrs. Hannah K. [Clark], wife of Mr. Lester P. Clark, formerly of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, July 27, 1831

At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Asa Williams, Jr. in the 26th year of his age.

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, August 10, 1831

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly, on the 27th ult. Mr. Warren Catlin.

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, August 17, 1831

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Mr. William Huntington, aged 28 years.

Blog Postings (June 26-July 2, 2017)

Blog Postings for the week of June 26-July 2, 2017

Marriages

Posted June 27, 2017

Ruth Weeks - Walter Hulbert (1937)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thomson (42nd wedding anniversary, 1938)

Ruth Roberta Ireland - Richard Stillman Leach (1938)

Frank Doolittle - Wilma Gustavson (1938)

John L. Bergen - Virginia Frances Hirt (1938)

 

 

Posted June 28, 2017

Marriage notices

     Orrin Porter - Sarah Ann Steere (Norwich, 1829)

     Nelson W. Carpenter - Glorian Guthrie (Norwich, 1829)

     Samuel S Randall - Lucy Ann Breed (Norwich, 1829)

     Mison Johnson - Esther Avery (Preston, 1829)

     Henry V. Brown - Mary Elizabeth Breed (Norwich, 1830)

     Joseph M. Farr - Almira Brown (Norwich, 1830)

     Joshua B. Weaver - Roxana Miner (Pharsalia, 1830)

Posted June 29, 2017
Marriage Notices - 1831
     Alexander Farnham - Hannah Enos
     Rowland V. Smith - Harriet Copley
     Walter Adams - Ruth Hammond
     George Mills - Cyntha Freer
     George Bridgman - Sarah Jane Clark
     Nelson Mygatt - Aris Byington
      

 

Obituaries

Posted June 26, 2017

Erma (Hill) Vail (Afton, 1927)

Frederick J. Dedrick (Oxford, 1928)

Fannie E. (Cushman) Cronk (Oxford, 1937)

Death Notices - 1875

     Ira S. Thompson (Plymouth)

     Jewett Sage (South New Berlin)

     Nancy Hamilton (Oxford)

     John R. Miller (South Oxford)

     Flavilla Bennett (Bennettsville)

     Robert C. Barnes ( Coventry)

     Joseph Skillman (Smithville)

Posted June 27, 2017
Desire (Thompson) Huttleston Newton (South Otselic, 1901)
David Rogers (South Otselic, 1901)
Daniel Geer (South Otselic, Cortland, 1929)
Marjorie Katherine Hoban (Oxford, 1926)

Posted June 28, 2017
Levine Ingersoll (West Bainbridge, 1931)
Hamilton E. Ingersoll (West Bainbridge, 1931)
Elizabeth (Watson) Ives (Deposit, 1925)
Ruth Calvert (South Otselic, 1927)

Posted June 29, 2017
Emma Elizabeth Juliand (Bainbridge, 1938)
Charles Fremont Bentley (Bainbridge, 1938
James Eldred (Laurens, 1831)
Lucy Ann Wheeler (Norwich, 1831)
Lory Case (Coventry, 1831)
Sarah (Bissell) Breed (Norwich, 1831)
Death Notices - 1831
     Phineas Wells (Norwich)
     Erastus Brookins (Lisle)
     George Edgar Breed (Norwich)
     Benjamin Aldrich (Norwich)
     Sally Eliza Sanford (Sherburne)

Posted June 30, 2017
Bernice (Lamb) Calvert (South Otselic, 1939)
Dorr Brown (South Otselic, 1942)
Matilda Miner (South Otselic, 1885) Murdered by Edward Preston
Death Notices - 1831
     Almira Weller (Norwich)
     Caroline Brooks (Norwich)
     Wealthy Palmer (Manlius)
     Lebeous Willcox (Oxford)

Posted July 2, 2017
Della (Clark) Thomas (Bainbridge, 1938)
Earl Brown (Afton, 1938)
Grace Burton Richards (Bainbridge, 1938)
Emily J. Partridge (Afton, 1938)

 

Obituaries (July 2)

Della (Clark) Thomas

1858-1938

Mrs. Della Thomas, 80 years, died on Oct. 26, 1938, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Hirt, after an illness of 17 months.  She was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on January 31, 1858, a daughter of Luman and Louisa Clark.  When 18 years old she became the wife of Charles D. Thomas of Bainbridge, who died Jan. 4, 1925.  She is survived by two children, a son, William D. Thomas, and a daughter, Mrs. J.E. Hirt, both of Bainbridge; two granddaughters.  Mrs. Howard Cornell of Bainbridge and Mrs. John L. Bergen of Bellaire, L.I.  Services were held Saturday afternoon from the home with Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Presbyterian Church for 52 years and a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Earl Brown

1938

John S. Brown received the announcement of the death of his brother Earl Brown, at the latter's home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 6.  Mr. Brown had been ill for a long period and had been receiving treatments at the Binghamton City Hospital. There was very little hopes of his recovery and he was brought home where he passed away. The funeral was held at Bainbridge the following Wednesday. Burial was at Norwich.

Grace  Burton Richards

1874 – 1938

Grace Burton Richards passed away at her home on East Main street Sunday morning after a serious illness of 13 weeks.  She was born May 1874 in Bainbridge and married Mr. Richards, Sept. 20, 1893. Excepting the few years she lived in Sidney and Rockdale, she has lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. She was a member of the Methodist church, W.C.T.U., and active in many social clubs. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Colwell’s Funeral Parlors.  The Rev. G.N. Underwood officiated. The pallbearers were Dan Sherwood, Dr. R.C. Bender, A.C. Wilcox and S.B. Hollenbeck. She is survived by her husband, Frank Richards; a brother, Charles Burton; one niece, Mrs. Fred Sherman, and two nephews, Leland Burton of Oneonta and Glen Burton of Guilford.  Interment was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

Mrs. Grace Richards, aged 64, died at her home in Bainbridge early Sunday morning, Dec. 4.  Mrs. Richards, who has b[SD1] een ill for some time, was the wife of Frank M. Richards.  Mrs. Richards was born in Bainbridge May 12, 1874, of George W. Burton and Susan Davis Burton and has lived here most of her life.

Emily J. Partridge

Afton Enterprise & Harpursville Budget, November 17, 1938

Emily J. Partridge, nearly 96 years old, died Wednesday morning at her home on Main street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She was the daughter of Abel Cornwell and Mary J Combs.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Chamberlain of Afton; two sons, Clarence Partridge of Afton and Edward Partridge of Bainbridge, four grandsons, Edward Partridge Jr., and Jasper Partridge of Bainbridge; Bruce Partridge of Cleveland; and Ralph Chamberlin of Hillsdale, N.J., three granddaughters, Mrs. Ina Davey of Tacoma Park, Md., Mrs. Ellen Wallace of Oneonta, and Mrs. Bessie Blowers of Northville, Mich; and two great grandchildren, Robert and Alice Davey of Tacoma Park, Md.  Mrs. Partridge was a lifelong resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], born on the farm, now owned by Arthur Grover on the East Side. She was a member of the W.R.C. and St. Ann’s Episcopal church. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Sidney Heath assisted by Rev. Clifford Webb of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]

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