Obituaries (September 30)

Milly Adelia (Medbury) Phetteplace

1928 - 1944

Mrs. Milly Adelia Phetteplce passed away at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday January 25, 1944, death being due to the infirmities of old age. She had been in ill health about a year.  She was born April 12, 1866 in the town of Norwich, the daughter of George W. Medbury and Adaline (Wedge) Medbury.  Her childhood was spent at the place of birth.  November 28, 1883, she was united in marriage with Emmet Phetteplace, who died October 22, 1928.  She is survived by an adopted daughter, Ruth M. Phetteplace who lived with her in Holmesville; a niece, Mrs. Mabel Smith, and a nephew, Cassius Windsor, Binghamton.  The funeral was held from her late home in Holmesville, Friday, January 28, at 2 p.m. Rev. Clinton H. Skinner, pastor of the Baptist church, South new Berlin, officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Noyes Breed Phetteplace

Norwich Sun, August 20 1914

Noyes B. Phetteplace died at his home in East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday August 19, aged 78.  The funeral was held Saturday, Rev.  H.W. Foreman officiating. Burial was made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Noyes Breed Phetteplace was born in August 1836 probably in Norwich, Chenango County, New York the son of David and Cinderilla (Aldrich) Phetteplace.  On 22 June 1861 in Smithville, Chenango County, New York when he was 24 years of age he married Cordelia S. Brown the daughter of Garrett and Harriet (Crumb) Brown. Their family consisted of at least seven children including two sons (Edward Noyes, Orson Shippey) and five daughters (Edith, Gertrude, Nettie, Edna Isadore, Maud).  Noyes and Cordelia had been married 52 years when he died 19 August 1914 at the age of 78 years.

Samuel Phetteplace

DeRuyter Gleaner, July 1898

Samuel Phetteplace was descended from distinguished parentage through both his father and mother.  The Phetteplaces came from France and exhibited the versatility and wisdom of that eminent people and possessed much of the sterling worth of the Huguenot blood.  The mother, Lydia Williams, was a great-granddaughter of the celebrated Roger Williams, who founded the colony of Rhode Island and the city of Providence and was the foremost advocate of the principles of religious liberty and the separation of church and state.  Samuel Phetteplace and Lydia Williams were happily married in Gloucester, Providence county, R.I., and about the year 1800 came with their family and settled in Holmesville, town of New Berlin, Chenango county, N.Y.  There Samuel was born December 29, 1814, the youngest of six children, three boys and three girls.  Growing up amid the industrious thrifty and neighborly pioneers, he early formed those frugal habits and laid the foundation for those sterling principles that distinguished him through life.  On the 2nd day of March, 1837, he was married to Sally May and God blessed them with one child, Samuel May, who died April 5, 1862, 22 years of age.  The mother died June 20, 1840.  On November 10, 1842 he was married to Miss Caroline Burlingham and to them was born one son, Lagrand, who with his wife has so kindly cared for his father in his old age. The mother died January 8, 1861, and on February 19, 1862, he married Mrs. Martha Olin Ketchum, who died April 11, 1897.  Most of Mr. Phetteplace's life has been spent in Chenango county.  Here his neighbors and friends early recognized his sterling worth and honored him with the offices of assessor, supervisor, superintendent of county buildings and railroad commissioner.  In the community and in all these offices he distinguished himself by his unswerving honesty and faithfulness to official duty.  In middle life he made a profession of religion and joined the Congregational church of Lincklaen, and was called to the responsible office of deacon which he filled worthily and well.  On moving to DeRuyter in 1884 he regularly attended the Methodist church with his family, and on the organization of the Congregational church of DeRuyter he gladly united with them.  About four years ago he was injured by a fall and has been a patient sufferer ever since, but could walk about of late with the help of a cane.  His strong constitution and careful habits carried him through his long and active life, but it yielded at last and after three weeks of suffering he peacefully entered into rest July 23, 1898.  Thus has passed away an honorable, active, useful and Christian man, in his old age and full of years.  Gen. 25:8.  The funeral service was held from his late residence on Seminary street, this village, the relatives and friends from abroad and the neighbors at home united in their respect for his long and useful life.

David R. Lewis

Bainbridge News, February 28, 1952

David R. Lewis, 25, R.D.2, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Lewis, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, at Albany City Hospital after a long illness. David was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Deposit and at the age of five years came with his parents to live in Bainbridge.  He graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in 1943. After graduation he was employed by the Associated Gas & Electric Company, of Norwich, for one year.  He then served in the Navy during World War II for two years on the Destroyer McDougal. The duties of the McDougal were mostly patrolling up and down the Eastern Coast.  However, the destroyer had reached Cuba for more extensive maneuvers when they were ordered to return due to the ceasing of fighting in Europe.  After his return from the Navy he was employed by the Farm and Garden where he has remained for the past five years and until his death.  On June 25, 1948, he was married to Erma Bradish, of Bainbridge, and also a graduate of Bainbridge Central School.  They made their home in their new house on East River Road near his parents.  He was a member of St. Peter's Chruch, the Algonquin Grange, the Sportsmen's Club and Bowling Association.  Surviving David Lewis are his wife, Erma, and two daughters, Karen Louise and Barbara Carol; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Lewis, two brothers, Richard W. of Quanah, Tex., and Donald, of March Air Base, Calif.; two grandmothers, Mrs. Frank Lewis, of Afton, and Mrs. Cora Merrell, of Nineveh; also one niece, the daughter of Richard Lewis, several cousins, aunts and uncles.  Funeral services were held in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Thursday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Later military and committal services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Bearers were Charles Baker and James Smith, of Norwich; William Hohreiter, Otto Neidlinger, Jr., Andrew Sejersen, Jr. and Harry Barton of Bainbridge.

 

Obituaries (September 29)

Lillies (Bowen) Phetteplace

Chenango Telegraph, April 10, 1861

PHETTEPLACE:  In Lisle, Broome Co., N.Y., April 24, Mrs. Lilies Phetteplace, relict of the late Thomas Phetteplace of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 80 years.  The body of the deceased was brought to this place [White Store, Chenango Co., NY] for burial, by the side of her husband.  Mrs. P. was one of the pioneers of this region, having with her husband settled in this town when there was but two log houses where the village of  Norwich now stands.

 

Louisa Eliza (Ladne) Phetteplace

Norwich Sun, October 29, 1912

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. John Phetteplace died at her home on Genesee street, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1912, after an illness of about a year.  Deceased was born at Dover, N.Y., about 67 years ago.  Her maiden name was Louisa Eliza Ladne and she was a daughter of Alfred Ladne and Esther Cooper, his wife.  Most of her life was spent in Norwich and New Berlin.  On November 24, 1870, she was married to Mr. Phetteplace, who survives her, with three children, Mrs. Josephine Hollenbeck of Kenwood, Arthur Phetteplace of North Norwich and Mrs. Ida Smith of this place.  Funeral services were held at the late home at 1 p.m., Sunday and were conducted by Rev. W.H. Miles, pastor of the Presbyterian church.

 

Lucetta M. Phetteplace

Chenango Union, February 2, 1893

PHETTEPLACE:  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Near White Store, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Lousetta [sic] wife of David Phetteplace, aged 51 years.

 

David B. Phetteplace, of Norwich, was in town in Wednesday arranging for the funeral of his wife, who died of inflammation of the bowels.  The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors, among whom the deceased had always been held in the greatest esteem, and who thus manifested their respect for her memory and their sympathy with the bereaved family.  The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Ballou, of Utica, a friend of the family, who was himself born upon the spot where the funeral took place. The burial was in the White Store cemetery.

 

Chenango Union, February 2, 1893

Mrs. Lousetta [sic] Phetteplace died at her home near White Store on Wednesday, January 25th, at the age of fifty-one years. The funeral took place at her residence, Thursday at one o'clock, Rev. D. Ballou of Utica, officiating. The tokens of friendship shown to her noble life were deeply felt. The decorations of flowers were profuse and beautiful.  She was a kind and affectionate wife and a tender mother.  Not only in her home, but to her neighbors and friends far and near, always ready to lend a helping hand, in sickness or death, Mrs. Phetteplace could be found.  Her tenderest thoughts were to do where she could do the most good.  For years she was a consistent member of the Free Baptist church of Norwich. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and six children, a brother and sister, Mrs. Barnes, of Norwich.

 

Mabel Phetteplace

Mabel, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Phetteplace, died Saturday, March 24, at the family home about five miles east of this village, aged 5 months and 25 days, Rev. J.L. Ray officiated at the funeral services which were held Tuesday. Burial was at White Store [Chenango Co.,. NY].

Obituaries (September 28)

Hannah (Peters) Phetteplace

Chenango Union, October 20, 1888

PHETTEPLACE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of her son, Delancey Phetteplace, Oct. 4th, Mrs. Hannah Phetteplace, widow of the late Philip Phetteplace, aged 82 years. 

Mrs. Hannah Phetteplace, widow of the late Philip Phetteplace, was found dead in bed at the residence of her son, Delancey Phetteplace, in the east part of this town [Norwich], on Thursday morning last.  It is thought she died from a shock of paralysis, as he had previously had two attacks.  Deceased was a sister of William Peters, of this village.

 

Harry Phetteplace

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1904

PHETTEPLACE:  Harry H., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Phetteplace at the home of the parents, four miles east of Norwich village [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20, 1904, aged two months and 25 days.

Our community was shocked last Wednesday to hear of the sudden death of Harry H., the infant son of Jesse D. and Mary Phetteplace, aged two months and 25 days. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended the bereaved ones in their sad affliction.  Funeral at their home Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. J.L. Ray officiating. Burial at White Store. [Chenango Co., NY]

God has called our little Harry,

While yet his life knew not a stain

But we know he beckons for us,

And will meet in Heaven again.

 

He has crossed the surging river,

With his robes of snowy white,

He has joined that band of angels,

In the land where there's no night.

 

Cheer up and follow Jesus;

He'll lead you to your little one,

And again you'll clasp him to your bosom,

When all earthly trials are done.

 

Jesse D. Phetteplace

South New Berlin Bee, August 30, 1940

Jesse D. Phetteplace died Saturday at 11 a.m., at his farm home in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness.  He was born in the same house in which he died October 22, 1863, and had been a lifelong resident in that part of Norwich.  He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Hotaling Phetteplace; a son, Paul of this village; a daughter, Mrs. Edrena Magee, of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren; a brother, Dennis, of Cincinnatus; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Edmonds and Mrs. Ceruah Grant, both of Norwich, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was largely attended from the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.H. Skinner officiating, with burial in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Rufus Wells, Frank Jones, Melvin Curnalia, Clayton Sisson and Merton Winsor.  Present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Magee and daughters Christina and Edrena of Washington, D.C.

 

John Phetteplace

Norwich Sun, July 1, 1929

John Phetteplace, 81-year-old hostler at Quinn's riding academy, north of this city, is suffering from severe injuries sustained about 8:30 Saturday night when struck by the automobile of Harold Izard of Sherburne, who was driving toward Norwich. The accident happened near Grove Park while Mr. Phetteplace was in the act of crossing the highway. The aged man was brought to the Chenango Memorial Hospital by Leroy Carroll.  Dr. Geo. L. Manley was called.  Mr. Phetteplace sustained a bad cut on the head and an injury to the left shoulder. Deputy Sheriff Charles Juliand, to whom Mr. Izard reported the accident, investigated for the sheriff's department, and learned that Mr. Phetteplace had been to Grove Park on an errand.  He stepped aside to allow one car to pass, but failed to see the second car approaching from the north.  Izard saw the aged man, and turned sharply to the left to avoid hitting him, but the side of the machine struck Phetteplace on the left shoulder and swung him so that his head struck the glass in the door.  Izard stopped his car within 50 feet, showing that he was not driving at excessive speed.  It was stated at the hospital Monday that Mr. Phetteplace seem more comfortable.  Besides an injury to his head he suffered a broken left shoulder and several bruises.

 

Norwich Sun, July 24, 1929

John Phetteplace, 81 years old, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday night at 6:15 from injuries received June 29, when he was hit by a car driven by Harold Izard of Sherburne in front of Grove Park, north of this city. The aged man was crossing the road to Quinn's Riding Academy and did not notice the oncoming car.  Mr. Izard turned sharply but not quick enough to avoid hitting Mr. Phetteplace.  However, the car was stopped within 50 feet showing the driver was not going at excessive speed.  Injuries to his head, a broken left shoulder and bruises were sustained by Mr. Phetteplace and these are attributed to be the cause of his death.  He had been at the hospital since the occurrence of the accident about three and a half weeks ago. Surviving Mr. Phetteplace are two daughters; Mrs. James Hollenbeck of Kirkville with whom he had resided up to the time of his accident, Mrs. Ida Smith of Syracuse; one son, Arthur Phetteplace of Norwich, four nephews, Benjamin, Willard and Olin Phetteplace of Norwich and Mahlon Phetteplace of Johnson City and two nieces, the Misses Addie and Jennie Phetteplace of Norwich.  Funeral services for Mr. Phetteplace will be held at the home of his nephew, Willard B. Phetteplace, 9 Elm Street at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be made at White Store cemetery.  [Note unmarked burial at White Store]

 

Death Notices

 

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co.., NY], Nov. 1st, of putrid sore throat, Lee [Phetteplace], son of Easton and Nabala Phetteplace, aged 2 years, 2 months and 15 days.  [Chenango Telegraph, Nov. 7, 1860]

 

PHETTEPLACE:  At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Jesse Mathewson, in this village, October 18th, of paralysis, Mr. Thomas Phetteplace aged 55 years.  His remains were interred at White Store [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday.  [Guilford Historical Society Obituary Collection -- unmarked burial]

 

PHETTEPLACE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 29, 1892, Mr. George Phetteplace, aged 70 years.  [Chenango Union, July 7, 1892]

Obituaries (September 27)

Barnabus Pond

Daily Democrat, Rochester, NY, May 20, 1841

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  Died--On the evening of the 9th May, in the village of Clinton, Oneida county, N.Y., Maj. Barnabus Pond, a soldier of the Revolution, in the eighty-fifth year of his age.  He went to bed at his usual hour apparently well, but before 11 o'clock his spirit fled to the God who gave it.  He died as he lived, a consistent and zealous Christian, and was a member of the Congregational Church in that village for more than forty years.  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

 

Rufus Chapman

Utica Daily Gazette, May 19, 1848

Another Revolutionary soldier Gone--Rufus Chapman was born in the town of Dudley, Conn. in the year 1744, and died in the town of Paris, N.Y., May 2d, 1848 and consequently at his death had reached the advanced age of 104 years.  Of his early life but little is known.  At the call of his country he entered the army soon after the revolutionary struggle in which he continued till the close of the war.  As a soldier he was faithful and brave.  He was in many battles and often in great danger, but was never wounded. About 30 years of the latter part of his life were spent in the town of Paris, 24 of which in the family of Daniel Wilber, Esq., whose kindness and hospitality greatly soothed his declining years, and to which may be attributed in some measure, at least, his extraordinary longevity.  For many years past he has been an humble and acceptable member of the M.E. Church in this place.  He died an old man, full of days, rich in honors, and in brilliant hope of a glorious immortality.  Sauquoit, May 17, 1848, C.W.G.

 

David Breed Phetteplace

1835 - 1908

David B. Phetteplace died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lena Dain, 16 Chenango avenue, aged 73 years.  Mr. Phetteplace is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lena Dain and Miss Ella Phetteplace, and a step-son, Wilmot Hall, all of Norwich.  Another daughter, Mrs. Cory White, died a few weeks ago.  Funeral services were held Thursday, Rev. Herbert L. Ellsworth officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Ella M. Phetteplace

1863 - 1942

Following a long period of failing health, Miss Ella Phetteplace died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday  night.  She was born in the town of Norwich, April 16, 1863, and she had spent her entire life in and about Norwich.  For the past year she had made her home with her niece.  Mrs. Benjamin Arnold of Plymouth.  The deceased was the daughter of David and Mandana Harris Phettepalce. She was a member of Broad Street Methodist church and possessed a wide acquaintance in this city and throughout the county.  She was devoted to her home and family and she was a woman of strong Christian character.  She was ever loyal and faithful to every interest with which she identified herself.  Miss Phetteplace was a kind and helpful  neighbor and found her greatest pleasure and interest in rendering help and service to others.  Her only survivors are nieces and nephews.  Those left to mourn her passing are David C. Dain of Masonville, Mrs. Benjamin Arnold of Plymouth, Geo. P. Dain of South Plymouth, Mrs. Benjamin Rowe of New Berlin, George White of Indiana, Pa., Nealon White of Hornell, Mrs. John Byrne of Sheldon street, Mrs. Archie White of Norwich R.D., and several grand-nephews and grand-nieces.  Services are to be held at the Geo. J. Devine Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. Dr. W. Gray Jones officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Emmet Phetteplace

Unadilla Times, October 26, 1928

Emmett Phetteplace who formerly resided just above this village, died Monday night at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] where he has resided for the past several years.  Mr. Phetteplace was well known in Unadilla and throughout this section and has many friends here who extend sympathy to Mrs. Phetteplace and daughter, Miss Ruth. The deceased had not been in good health for a number of months, although his condition had not been considered serious until the past few weeks.  Mr. Phetteplace was a member of G.L. Halsey lodge, I.O.O.F., of this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY] Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with burial in White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Guilford High School Class of 1954

Guilford  High School - Class of 1954

 

 

Gerald Bates

 

Kathryn Braisland

 

Charles Burt

 

Marjorie Cunningham

 

Richard Demeree

 

Jean Gridley

 

B-G Bundle Week -- 1969

B-G "Bundle Week" Aids Children

1969

 

B-G Junior High Student council - 1969 (left to right)

Row 1:  Rick Delello, Laurie Getter, Kimberly Moore, Sherry Freer, Bill Butler, Dan Moore

Row 2:  John Gliha, Ginny Butler, Brenda Wade, Marlene Tenden, Gary Sopko, Eric Hyatt

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Junior High Student council of the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School set up a "bundle week" to gather clothing for the Save the children Federation. 

 

The Save the Children Federation is a non-profit organization serving children, their families, and their communities without regard to race or creed.  Registered with the U.S. State Department Advisory Committee on voluntary foreign aid, the Federation operates in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, among the American Indians, and in many countries abroad.

 

The Student Council put "bundle bags" in every homeroom of the elementary schools. They also put bags in the junior-Senior High.  On March 17 they held a Co-Rec night to gather clothing.  The bags were bundled on March 28 and they had a total of 92 bags, with 20 pounds of clothing per bag.  On March 31, a total of 1,840 pounds of clothing was sent to Knoxville, Tennessee. 

 

The student council faculty advisor is Mr. Ronald Tompkins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (September 26)

Peter Van Zandt
Troy Daily Times, August 13, 1853

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  Peter Van Zandt, a soldier in the Revolutionary war under Wayne, died at the residence of Geo. V. Miller, in Lodi, Seneca county [NY], at the advanced age of 96.  He retained his mental faculties entire to the very last.

 

William Owney

The Oneida Sachem, September 15, 1859

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  The death of a centarian is announced.  His name is William Owney.  He was in the battle of Brandywine, at Petersburg, Va., and was aged one hundred years and five months, the day he died. The old soldier had never taken medicine in his life, and in his last illness positively refused to have it administered.

 

Catharine (Weeden) Phetteplace

Chenango Union, March 28, 1895

PHETTEPLACE:  Near Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], March 12, 1895, Mrs. Catherine Phetteplace, widow of George Phetteplace, aged 68 years.  Deceased was a sister of Henry F. and Samuel H. Weeden of Norwich, and of Mrs. P.A. Elkinton, of Atlanta City, N.J.

Arthur Phetteplace

Norwich Sun, March 7, 1932

Funeral services for Arthur Phetteplace, 56, who died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of Harry B. Smith, South Broad and Front streets. Rev. James K. Romeyn will officiate and burial will be at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Phetteplace had been seriously ill for two weeks and only a few days ago underwent an operation in the hopes of saving his life.  He was a carpenter and during his residence in Norwich for several years had made his home at the New National Hotel.  He was a member of the Carpenters' Union.  There survive his two sisters, Mrs. James Hollenbeck of Syracuse and Mrs. Ida Smith of Kirkville. 

Clark Phetteplace

1857 - 1934

Clark E. Phetteplace, 77, prominent and well-known Norwich farmer for many years, died at his home on the East River road Sunday morning after a short illness.  Mr. Phetteplace was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] January 27, 1857, and had spent his entire life in Chenango county.  He was one of the best known farmers in this section, and had, successfully conducted the Phetteplace farm, which he acquired 38 years ago, until a few years ago when he sold it to other parties.  The nearest relatives are nephews and nieces.  Mrs. Stephen Woodman, Merton Wilcox and Woodman Wilcox of Randallsville, Gurdon E. Phetteplace of Norwich, and Mrs. Eloise Caulkins of Brisben.  Funeral services will be held form the late home at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Nicholson officiating. The body will be placed in the vault at Mt. Hope awaiting burial in the spring at White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Cordelia S. (Brown) Phetteplace

South New Berlin Bee, January 15, 1916

Mrs. Cordelia S. Phetteplace died after a very short illness at the home of her son, Edward N. Phettepalce at East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, aged 73 years.  Mrs. Phetteplace was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 4, 1842, and was the daughter of Garrett and Harriet Crumb Brown.  When a young woman she was married to Noyes B. Phetteplace, now deceased. She is survived by two sons, Edward and Orson Phetteplace of Norwich and two daughters, Mrs. J.B. Inglass of Binghamton and Mrs. Fred Curtis of Mt. Upton. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock, Rev. J.A Springsted officiating and burial will be made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Obituaries (September 25)

Melissa Crandall Smith

1841 - 1929

Mrs. Melissa Smith passed away Tuesday, April 2, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.G. Manson, 820 Sumner avenue, Syracuse, N.Y., where the funeral will be held Thursday at 11 o'clock.  Burial will be made in the family plot at Earlville.  Mrs. Smith was born October 21, 1841, and was the daughter of William and Julia Crandall.  Her girlhood days were spent on West Hill, Norwich, N.Y.  In 1861 she was united in marriage to Sidney Smith.  She spent one year in the south during the Civil War while her husband was serving in the famous 114th regiment of the New York volunteers.  After the war they took up their residence in Sherburne, where six children were born to them.  Those deceased are Mrs. Hattie Aylesworth, Mrs. Blanche Palmer and an infant, Elvin Smith. Those who survive are Elmer Smith, 44 Rexford street, this city [Norwich, NY]; George Smith of Hamilton, N.Y., and Mrs. Esther Munson of Syracuse, N.Y.  She is survived by three granddaughters, Mrs. D.W. Bagg of this city, Mrs. Warren Fitzgerald of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Glenn Faucett of South Edmeston, N.Y., and two great-grandchildren, Alan James Bagg and Nancy Lee Faucett. But two brothers are living of the large family of which she was a member, George Crandall of Crandall street and Harvey Crandall of Plymouth road; also one half-brother, Rev. William Crandall of Binghamton, N.Y.  After the death of her husband in 1898 Melissa Smith moved to her home in Earlville village, where she spent 16 years of her busy life. She was affiliated with the Baptist church there.  In 1911 she became the wife of Orlando Smith.  He died six years later and she made her home with her daughter in Syracuse.  Melissa Smith was an accomplished nurse and dressmaker. She was a great homemaker and had a sterling Christian character. Scores of relatives and friends mourn the loss of a friend so much to be trusted.  Many are better because she lived.  [Buried Earlville Cemetery, Madison, Co., NY]

 

David Chapin

The Oneida Sachem, January 30, 1858

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  Mr. David Chapin, an old Revolutionary soldier, and for many years a resident of Sangerfield, Oneida county [NY], died in Havana, Schuyler county [NY], on the 5th inst, in the 96th year of his age.  Mr. Chapin was born in new Hartford, Ct., in August, 1762.  At the age of sixteen he entered the Revolutionary army, and served in it for five years--until the close of the war in 1782.  He was present at the evacuation of New York, by the British forces, on the 5th of November, 1783; and at the time Washington bid farewell to the army under his command.  His widow survives him, and is 92 years old.

 

Simeon Rogers

The Broome Republican, April 2, 1856

Died at Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 26th inst. Simeon Rogers aged 91 years.  Thus has another link which connects us with our early history been severed by the departure of this worthy veteran.  After serving as a faithful soldier in the War of the Revolution, Mr. Rogers took up his residence at the Forks at the early age of 24, (seventy years ago) where he has ever since continued, an enterprising, exemplary and prominent citizen.  When he first came to the country there was but one house between Binghamton and the Forks, 11 miles north.  He participated heartily in the improvements of the country, assisted in the divisions of towns and in all useful enterprises.  As early as the 25th day of August, 1802, over half a century ago he was appointed Postmaster by the Postmaster General, Gideon Granger, the commission, which is now before us, running in these words:

 

Gideon Granger, Post Master General of the united States of America:  To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting, Know Ye, that confiding in the integrity, ability and punctuality of Simeon Rogers, Esq., of Lisle, in the County of Tioga and State of New York, I do appoint him a Deputy Post Master, and authorize him to execute the Duties of that Office, at Lisle aforesaid, according to the laws of the united States and such Regulations conformable thereto, as he shall receive from me:  To hold the said Office of Deputy Post Master, with all the Powers Privileges and Emoluments to the same belonging, during the Pleasure of the Post Master General of the United States, for the Time being.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand, and caused the Seal of my Office to be affixed, at Washington City, the twenty-sixth Day of August, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Two, and of the Independence of the United States the twenty-seventh.  Gideon Granger

 

It will be seen that the place was then Lisle, and the county, Tioga.  He held the office without interruption through successive administrations, until by reason of advanced age and infirmities, he recently resigned.  He has seen his beloved country, for whose liberties and glory he gave his youthful strength and periled his early life, ascend to the prominent rank amidst the nations of the earth; and surrounded by a numerous line of descendants--children and grandchildren--and by the smiles of peace and prosperity, with the ripeness of nearly a century of years, he could exclaim with Simeon of old--"Lord, lettest now thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation."  The deceased was the grandfather of Mrs. Dr. Doane of this village.

 

George Church

Chenango Union, June 1, 1876

George Church, son of Fayette, died of quick consumption, on the 21st inst.  He had the measles a short time previous.  He was eighteen years and four months of age.

 

Susan Knowles Purdie

Chenango Union, June 1, 1876

Mrs. Purdie, wife of Dr. John Purdie, of North Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday, the 23d of May, in the 61st year of her age.  Miss Susan Knowles girded her bridal robes about her, and her plighted vows were solemnized and legalized with Dr. Purdie, when she was twenty-three years old.  They moved, we believe, from Plymouth to Otselic, where they have resided since.  Her remains were taken to the Foot neighborhood, in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], for interment in the Friends' Cemetery. She died of consumption.

 

Capt. Daniel N. Cone

Chenango Union, June 1, 1876

Capt. Daniel N. Cone, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], died instantly, without premonition, of heart disease on the 24th inst.  Capt. Cone was born in the town of Vernon, Ct, in 1804; was married at the age of twenty-seven; came to this State the same year, and settled in the town of Lincklaen, where he lived as an upright and highly respected citizen.  He moved to South Otselic in 1870, and has resided here since, until his death last Wednesday.  He leaves a family of four sons and four daughters, with his wife, to mourn this great loss, all of whom live in this vicinity, with the exception of Orello, who resides at Canton, St. Lawrence County, is a minister at that place. Capt. Cone, being deeply imbued in, adhered to, and advocated strongly the Democratic principles. Being elected Assessor in February, 1874, he had assumed the duties of that office in the performance of which, so far, he had taken a judicious, reliable and satisfactory course; thus giving evidence of equity and wisdom in his decided and unerring judgment.  He fully believed in a thorough retrenchment and reform, from the wild extravagance and corruption of many of the public agents.  Hawkeye  May 29, 1876

 

 

Post Listing, Sept 11-24, 2017

Listing of blog postings for September 11-24, 2017

Marriages

Posted September 23, 2017

Charles Henry Loomis - Anna Marilda Lewis (engagement, 1927)
Marriage Notices
     Martin Loop - Mrs. Polly Bradbury (1856)
     Rev. C.S. Fox - Catharine R. Murray (1856)
     Israel Hait, Jr. - Mary M. Webster (1856)
     William Pow - Amy Richardson (1856)
     Richard F. Boyle - Emma Corl (1875)
     Frank B. Watson - Emma Davis (1875)
     A.D. Stockwell - Mrs. L.M. Ives (1875)
     W.A. Smith - Miss C.O. Gager (1875)
     V.A. Wilder - Lillian macDonald (1875)

 

Obituaries

Posted September 11, 2017

Calvin M. Lewis (Norwich, 1863)

Stephen A. Scott (1863)  Civil War Soldier, 61st N.Y.S.V.

Dan Baswell Gage (1863)  Civil War Soldier, 15th N.H. Volunteers

Death notices - 1863

     O.S. Gilbert (Oxford)

     Jennie E. Rowley (Oxford)

Posted September 12, 2017
Stewart W. Adams (Oxford, 1942)
William H. Bennett (Bainbridge, 1942)
Blanche M. (Hamilton) Dalton (Coventry, 1942)
Beulah M. (Harris) Stork (Greene, Oxford)

Posted September 13, 2017
Charles H. Fiske (Oxford, 1942)
Lucinda G. Slater (Afton, 1933)
Kristian Brandt (Bainbridge, 1942)
Frank A. Kelley (Coventry, Greene, 1934)

Posted September 14, 2017
David F. Coats (Pharsalia, 1860)
Rufus Burlingame (Afton, 1879)
A.T. Mosher (North Sanford, 1879)
Daniel Hurlburt (Gilbertsville, 1879)

Posted September 18, 2017
Civil War Casualties - 1863
     Walt Stiles (Berwick City LA, Norwich) Co. C, 114th NYSV
     Oscar F. Root (Brashear City LA, Oxford) Co. A, 114th NYSV
     Samuel S. Sheldon (Baton Rouge LA) Co. K, 161st NYSV
     Michael F. Coughlin (New Orleans LA) Co. K, 161st NYSV
     Ira D. Jacobs (Folly Island, SC)  Co. I, 89th NYSV
     Thomas Peck (Berwick City, LA, Pitcher) Co. B, 114th NYSV
     Andrew Peck (Pitcher) Co. B, 114th NYSV
     Charles S. Beckwith (Cazenovia, Pharsalia) 114th NYSV
     John D. West (Port Hudson, Pitcher) Co. B, 114th NYSV
     Park Benjamin (Baton Rouge LA, Pharsalia) Co. K, 161st NYSV
     Chester Cook (Baton Rouge LA, New Berlin) Co. K, 161st NYSV

Posted September 19, 2017
Victoria C. White (Guilford, 1918)
Laurinda Sheldon (Guilford, 1893)
Charles Winsor Hamilton (Norwich, 1920)
Josephine (Sheldon) Hamilton (Norwich, 1922)

Posted September 20, 2017
Albert Whitehead (Bainbridge, 1918) WWI soldier
Elton Baker Darling (Guilford, 1918) WWI soldier
Sally Daniels (McDonough, 1866)
Death notices - 1866
     Alfred Ives (Guilford, 68y)
     Mary Ann Vickery (Smithville, 13y)
     Harvey Tillotson (Greene, 27d)
     Jennie Lewis (Greene, 4y)
     Julia Ann Beardsley (Coventry, 48y)
     Bryan McEnanney (Smithville, 92y)
     Clarece W. Sheldon (Guilford, 5w)
     Jared Howe (Mt. Upton, 9m)
     Laura Lovinia Graves (Sidney Plains, 22y)
     Hannah Johnson (Norwich, 45y)

Posted Septembr 21, 2017
Elijah Atherton (Oxford, 1928)
William R. Sheldon (Norwich, 1907)
Willie Baker (Norwich, 1907)
Dora (Stearns) Parker (Hamilton, 1918)
Stephen A. Sheldon (Oxford, 1895)
Death Notices - 1858
     Benjamin Hammond (Norwich, 78y)
     Betsey Peabody (Butternuts, 49y)

Posted September 22, 2017
Philo Shelton (Guilford, 1914)
Annice Angelia McLagan (Springvale, 1934)
Benjamin McLagan (Polkville, 1934)

Posted September 23, 2017
William Palmiter (Trumble CT, Vermont, 1846)  Revolutionary War Soldier
Flora Allen (South Otselic, 1890)
Cynthia Coleman (Cortland, 1926)
Harry (Cox) Allen (North Pitcher, 1912)  Drowning
Lucy Ann (Sherman) Reynolds (South Otselic, 1912)

Posted September 24, 2017
William Hunt (Lansing, 1846)  Revolutionary War Soldier
Lucinda Knapp (Cazenovia, 1846)
Henry Clinton Hartshorn (Alden Center, 1851)
Gracia Saloma (Elwell) Shepardson (Bainbridge, Coventry, Binghamton, 1909)
    


 

Miscellaneous

Posted September 18, 2017

Letter From Charles S. Barre - 1863

Posted September 20, 2017
Letters from Lester Hutchinson - WWI Soldier - 1918



Posted September 23, 2017
Follett Residence Ghosts - Norwich, NY, 1905

Obituaries (September 24)

William Hunt

North Christian Advocate, December 23, 1846

Another Revolutionary War Soldier Gone:  William Hunt, the subject of this notice, was born in the State of New Jersey, Aug. 16th, 1763.  He removed to Lycoming county, Pa. at the age of 10 years.  Here he resided until  A.D. 1806, when he removed with his partner in life to Lansing, Tompkins county, N.Y.; from which place he departed to his heavenly rest, Oct. 20th, 1846.  Father Hunt experienced religion under the labors of the ministry of the M.E. Church, in 1794, and from that time until his death, his walk with God and the church, was eminently exemplary.  As a neighbor, Father Hunt was universally respected, and few men were more worthy of respect and confidence.  Eminently of a meek and quiet temper, and peculiarly unassuming in all his intercourse, he gave little occasion for even the most contentious to take offence. As a Christian, his life was marked with uncommon consistency and uniformity, ever seeming to live with direct reference to the glory of God, and the retributions of eternity.  His last sickness was not protracted, but severe; yet during the whole of it he manifested a perfect resignation to the will of God, ever saying, in reference to the result, the will of the Lord be done.  He died in peace and full assurance of hope, and has doubtless gone to the "rest that remains for the people of God," while his aged companion, and a numerous family mourn his departure.  May that all, together with both the writer and reader be prepared to meet him in heaven.  B. Mason,  Varna, Nov. 24th, 1846.

 

Lucinda Knapp

Northern Christian Advocate, December 23, 1846

Lucinda Knapp died in Cazenovia, Nov. 24th, aged 46 years.  Mrs. Knapp had been a consistent member of our church for thirty years.  For more than three months the family has been severely afflicted.  She was the mother of Rev. J.N. Knapp.  whose obituary you published not long since.--Her vigilance at his sick and dying bed, was unabated.  Immediately following his death, Br. Knapp, the father, and a daughter, were taken very sick, and lay dangerously ill for weeks; then Mrs. Bierce, Mrs. Knapp's mother, was attacked with sickness, thus were three of her family for weeks very low.  Her anxiety and care at length exhausted her strength, and she gave up as she said, to die.  Four of the family were now very low, and it was doubted by many whether either of them would recover. At length Br. Knapp and the daughter were permitted to give evidence of recovery, but the aged grandmother, after giving a delightful example of Christian patience and resignation, fell asleep in Jesus.  In one week she was followed by her daughter, who died as above.  In the course of her sickness and in her life of devotion, our departed sister afforded encouraging evidence that she is now entered upon her glorious reward in heaven.  Our Br. Knapp in this severe series of afflictions, has been sustained by the blessed consolations of the gospel, and though himself and daughter are still quite feeble, they murmur not at Divine Providence, but look forward with joy to the time when they shall rejoin their friends who are gone before.  A.J. Crandall,  Cazenovia, Dec. 1st, 1846

 

Henry Clinton Hartshorn

Northern Christian Advocate, March 12, 1851

Henry Clinton, only child of Henry and Dorothy Hartshorn, of Alden Centre [Erie Co., NY], was killed on the 21st inst., aged 4 years and 3 months.  It has seldom fallen to my lot to witness a death that has excited so much sympathy as the one here recorded.  Little Henry Clinton was one of the most perfect specimens of humanity, upon whom the affections of fond parents were ever placed; and, though he has ever been the object of the most watchful care, yet he was removed from the society of his afflicted parents, by one of those singular accidents, which, from a want of foresight to avoid them, often prove fatal to those upon whom they fall.  He has been allowed by his mother, just after sun down to go into the yard in the rear of the house, to divert himself, as he had been accustomed to do and having been out a little longer than usual, the mother stepped to the back door and called him by name, but receiving no answer, she concluded he had gone to the barn.  She hastened towards the barn, and, to her great consternation, found him dead in her path.  He had been playing round a heavy sleigh that had been turned up against the side of an outhouse, and getting upon it, the sleigh turned back upon the boy--the runner, with its heavy iron shoe, falling exactly across the back of his neck. Though his neck was not broken, yet, so heavy was the blow upon him, that his face was embedded in the ground.  He probably died instantly, and apparently without  a struggle.  His parents were overwhelmed with grief, but they sorrow as those who are sustained by the inspiring influence of the Christian's hope.  G. Hines,  Lancaster, Feb. 23, 1851

 

Gracia Saloma (Elwell) Shepardson

Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1909

Died at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Thursday evening, May 6th, 1909, at the residence of her son-in-law, C.B. Treadway, no. 5 Lewis street, Gracia S. Shepardson, aged 86 years, four months and nine days. She was the wife of Alfred Shepardson, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who died 18 years ago and it is somewhat of a coincidence that she died in the same month and same day of the month as her husband, 18 years before. Soon after his death she went to live with her daughter, and by her constant care and faithful attendance to all her wants a long extended life was made possible.  Gracia Saloma Elwell was the daughter of Lansing Gaius Elwell and Caroline (Smith) Elwell and was born at Franklin Del. Co., N.Y., Dec. 27th, 1822.  Her father died before middle age and after a time she, with her mother, removed to Coventry.  She married Alfred Shepardson, Jan. 1st, 1847, and for 44 years they traveled the path of life together. She was stepmother to Horace C. Shepardson.  No woman ever filled the place of a mother more nobly than she.  She retained her faculties till within two or three years of her death, then her mind became confused and her memory failed.  In perfect peace she passed beyond the river.  Her remains were buried in North Afton cemetery.