Obituaries (December 6)

Nettie Miles Brookins

1869 - 1943

Mrs. Nettie Miles Brookins, wife of Arthur Brookins, passed away at the family home in north Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday morning at 10:30 after a protracted illness.  The deceased was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] Sept 1, 1869 and her childhood was spent there.  For many years she lived on a farm at the location where death occurred moving there in 1899.  She was united in marriage with Arthur G. Brookins of North Norwich, Jan. 15, 1930 at the Congregational church in Norwich.  they had been engaged in farming since their marriage.  She was kind and neighborly and a woman of fine character.  She will be mourned by many friends.  Besides her husband there survive a daughter, Mrs. Lena Hopkins of Smyrna; a sister, Mrs. Alice Graves of Norwich; three brothers, Arthur Miles of Utica, James Miles of Norwich and Burt of Smyrna; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nephews and nieces and cousins.  Private funeral services are to be held at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe officiating.  Interment is to be made in the North Norwich cemetery. 

 

Addie M. Phetteplace

February 1938

Miss Addie M. Phetteplace, aged 74, of Haynes [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday night at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.  She had been seriously ill at the hospital for three or four days.  Miss Phetteplace is survived by one sister, Miss Jennie Phetteplace, also of Haynes.  Funeral services will be held from the late home at Haynes Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. F.L. Anderson, pastor of the Oxford Baptist church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Benjamin S. Pierce

December 1943

Services for Benjamin S. Pierce, who died suddenly at the supper table Monday night at his home in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. R.L. Matthews officiating. Burial is to be made in South Plymouth.  Mr. Pierce was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 18, 1879, but had been a resident of the town of Plymouth for 43 years.  He was engaged in farming and had been in failing health for some time.  There survive his wife and four children, Mrs. Angeline Mundy of Norwich, Harold and Everett Pierce of South Plymouth and Mrs. Harold Whitney of Frankfort, also several grandchildren, great grandchildren and cousins.

 

Ruth Pearsall Cooley

April 1946

Ruth Pearsall Cooley, wife of L. Ansel Cooley of this village passed away at the Chenango Memorial hospital in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday morning, April 15th, following a severe illness of several weeks duration.  About a week previous to her death she was discharged from the hospital and seemed to be much better, but was returned to the hospital on Friday evening and from then on no hope was entertained for her recovery.  Mrs. Cooley was born on Nov. 1, 1914, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Pearsall and has been a life long resident of this community [Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY].  A graduate of Mt. Upton Union School she has always been popular in the community.  On August 6, 1938, she was united in marriage at the Mt. Upton Baptist church with L. Ansel Cooley, by whom she is survived, as well as by her parents mentioned above and one sister,  Mrs. Helen Cooley of Norwich and three brothers, Graydon of White Store, Clarence of Bainbridge and Glen of this village.  For many years she has been a member of the Baptist church and its societies and the Mt. Upton unit of the Home Bureau and has a host of friends who will mourn the loss of her cheerful greeting.  The funeral was held from the Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Harold Tallman, officiating.  Prof Reisburg of New York and Norwich, a family friend presided at the organ.  Burial in the Mt. Upton cemetery was in charge of the Wm. Breese Company of Norwich.

Obituaries (December 5)

Isaac B. PerLee

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 7, 1901

Isaac B. PerLee died at his home on Chenango street [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], at 12 o'clock Sunday night.  Mr. PerLee had been ill for some time, and his physical forces were in a low state, when pneumonia developed on Wednesday before his death, and the end was sudden.  He came to Greene to reside about twelve years ago, soon after he married Mrs. Ann Babcock, and they had lived a loving joyous life, till death closed the scene.  Mr. PerLee's former residence was at North  Norwich where he owned one of the best farms in this county on which he was born and where he always resided until he took up his residence here.  Mr. PerLee was one of the best of men in all the walks of life, and was held in high esteem by all our citizens.  His remains were taken to North Norwich for burial in the family plot there, Rev. J.W. Keeler, of the Congregational Church, of which Mr. PerLee was a faithful member, officiating.

 

John B. Osgood

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 30, 1901

John W. Osgood, of Cincinnatus, died at his home in that village, Saturday evening last.  Mr. Osgood had been ill about a week, a slight shock having followed his attack about a week before his death from which he never rallied.  Mr. Osgood was well known and highly respected in this village, having lived here many years.  He removed to Cincinnatus perhaps twenty-five years ago, where his home was until death ended the scene.  John W. Osgood was an honest man and fearless in his opinions for the right as he understood them.  He was a prominent Mason and belonged to our local lodge and always took a lively interest in its welfare.  He was one of our old line of firemen and for many years was a valued member of Ocean Hose.  He was a well read man having one of the best private libraries in this section of the state.  In politics he was the staunchest of Republicans, without variableness or shadow of change.  As a citizen he was always true to the interests of Greene and an upright, honorable man in all the walks of life.  It may be said with truth, that his faults were few, his virtues many.  Another old time friend has drifted from these earthly scenes, and we mourn with those who mourn.  His funeral took place from his late home Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, and his brother Masons of Eastern light lodge of this village, committed all that was mortal of him whom they loved and honored to the dust.

 

George W. Connelly

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 30, 1901

The remains of George W. Connelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Connelly of Atlantic City, N.Y., a well known young man in Greene, aged about 19 years, arrived here Tuesday, and the funeral was held from Zion Church at 3 o'clock on that day.  Mr. Connelly was preparing to be a physician, and was living with his sister, Mrs. John Oenslager, of Harrisburg, Pa., where he had been ill with typhoid pneumonia for several weeks.  He was a very bright, promising young man.

 

John L. Smith

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 26, 1902

John L. Smith, an old and respected resident of Greene, died at his home on Chenango street, Thursday morning of last week.  He had been failing in health for sometime, still the messenger came suddenly, and a life full of care and labor went out in an instant.  Mr. Smith was a good citizen, and had lived an upright life.  for several years he was chosen Overseer of the town of Greene, and was an efficient official.  The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. F.H. Parsons, officiating. Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Mrs. Edward R. Bolt

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 19, 1903

After an illness of only four days, the spirit of  Mrs. Edward R. Bolt of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], tool its everlasting flight for the world beyond, at 1 o'clock, on Thursday afternoon of last week.  The Sunday before her death she attended church as usual, and one meeting her with her elastic step and fresh youthful countenance, would have thought her years in this  mortal life were many, but all that eminent medical skill and loved ones could do, availed nothing, and her lamp of life went out with a suddenness almost startling. the going out of this young wife is, indeed, sad to contemplate.  Only thirty-two years were allotted her in this mortal life, when death removed her from a loving young husband and a sweet child, an idolized daughter.  Mrs. Bolt was an exemplary, Christian lady, and took high rank among Greene's best womanhood, and her untimely death is not only deeply mourned by her relatives, but by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eben S. Hayes, who, with their remaining children, and the lonely husband, are now traveling the dark valley of sorrow, mourning for the loved one who will never return to them in this mortal life.  The funeral which was largely attended by relatives and friends, was held from her late home Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. D.W. Sweetland, of Coventry, officiating.  Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].

Post Listing, November 20-December 3, 2017

Listing of blog postings for the week of November 20 - December 3, 2017.

 

Obituaries

Posted November 20, 2017

Mary J. Bowler (Minetto, 1936)

Ambrose Leslie Miner (Syracuse, 1919)

Everett Eugene Miner (Lincklaen, 1931)

Henry O. Warner (South Otselic, Clear Lake, IA, 1922)

Posted November 21, 2017
Ira Sheldon Brown (Norwich, Plymouth, 1903)
Rev. John B. Hoyt, Senior (Coventry, 1862)
Capt. J. Floyd Thompson (Norwich, 1864) Civil War Soldier
Bradley N. Moore (Norwich, 1864)  Civil War Soldier
Sally Fowler (Sidney, 1892)

Posted November 22, 2017
Austin S. Miller (Norwich, 1903)
David W. Rouse (New Berlin, 1904)  Civil War Soldier
Dr. Augustus Willard (Greene, 1868)

Posted November 23, 2017
Michael Foy (Norwich, 1913)
Margaret Agnes Foy (Norwich, 1896)
Father James P. Foy (Norwich, Lestershire, 1904)
Dr. Michael Foy (Norwich, Yonkers, 1913)
Catherine (Bulger) Foy (Norwich, 1915)

Posted November 24, 2017
Bridget (Donnelly) Macksey (Norwich, Sherburne, 1910)
James Macksey (Norwich, Sherburne, 1904)
Marcella Bowers Robb (Norwich, 1904)
David Booth (Bainbridge, 1874)
Mrs. George Williams (Afton, 1874)

Posted November 25, 2017
Lyman Odell Graves (Norwich, 1903)
James Edward Macksey (Norwich, 1899)
Lyman Hall (Plymouth, 1870)  Civil War Soldier
Lieut. Gen. Scott (West Point, 1866)
Death notices - 1870
     Clarissa A. Bliss (Smithville, 42y)
     Walter E. Cowan (German, 1y)
     Ellison Johnson (Chenango Forks, 33y)
     Almon Trask (South New Berlin, 70y)
     Elta J. Purple (Great Bend PA, 3y)

Posted November 26, 2017
Ruth E. Figary (Springvale, 1905)
Hon. Solomon Kelsey Bemis (Canastota, 1929)
Hon. Jared Goodyear (Colliers, 1874)

Posted November 27, 2017
Fred M. Barnes (Port Dickinson, 1947)
Frank A. Bartley (Sidney, 1943)
Joseph Barton (Greene, 1947)
George L. Barr (Afton, 1956
M. Clifford Barre (Sidney, 1947)
Death Notices - 1875
     Clara Sharpe (McDonough, 57y)
     Hiram Warner (Lincklaen, 84y)
     Denison Newton (Pharsalia, 75y)
     Fannie A. Avery (Morrisville, 40y)
     Anna M. Green (Washington DC, infant)
     Jewett Sage (South New Berlin, 84y)

Posted November 29, 2017
Henry A. Gates (Oxford, 1905)
Del B. Baxter (Binghamton, 1945)
Minnie E. Watson Baxter (Hillcrest, 1950)
Maryette (Webb) Beals/Beale (Greene, 1912)
Helen Ruth Beckwith (Greene, 1933)
Henry G. Beeman (1898)

Posted November 30, 2017
Dexter H. Doing (Norwich, 1905)
William Henry (New Orleans, Smithville Flats, 1860)
Colonel Elisha Brown Smith (Norwich, 1863)
Death Notices
     Theodore miller (Norwich, 1860, 65y)
     Abner Gilbert (Van Buren Corners, Norwich, 1860, 66y)
     Clark A. Eaton (New Berlin, 1860, 24y)
     Lucy Whiting (Guilford, 1860, 56y)
     Mary W. Smith (Oxford, 1860, 56y)
     Arthura Whiting (Norwich, 1860, 58y)
     Susannah Robinson (Greene, 1861, 59y)
     Nelson Randall (New Ohio, 1861, 28y)
     Warren Decker (Oxford, 1861, 33y)
     Mattie Stanley (Norwich, 1861, 16y)
     Dr. Thompson Mead (Batavia IL, 1861, 40y)
     Hannah Hinman (Plymouth, 1861, 28y)
     Nellie M Baldwin (At sea, 1861, 21y)

Posted December 1, 2017
Sally Winsor (White Store, 1905)
"A Chapter of Casualties" - Bainbridge Republican -1879
    Young man named Chapman (Otego)
     I. Cole, track laborer (Lordville)  train/pedestrian accident
     John O'Day, trackman (Binghamton)  train/pedestrian accident
     Mary Golden (Waverly)  drowned
     Brakeman named Poole (Oneonta)   train/pedestrian accident
     Flavina Cafferty (Owego) train/pedestrian accident
     Charles Watters (Cazenovia) drowned
     George Johnson (Cazenovia) drowned
     Mrs. A. White (Bath)

Posted December 3, 2017
Reuben Pearsall (Oxford, Bainbridge, 1903)
Mary T. Harrison (Greene, 1902)
James A. Harrison (Greene, 1902)
Mary Knapp Shattuck (Haynes, Norwich, 1903)
Margaret M. (Van Valkenburgh) Leary (Greene, 1903)
Robert B. Martin (Greene, 1903


 

Miscellaneous

Posted November 23, 2017

Thanksgiving - 1872; Proclamation by President U.S. Grant

Posted November 30, 2017
Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1959 - Part 6

Posted December 3, 2017
Road from Bainbridge to Afton in 1900.

Bainbridge Rt 7 in 1900

Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY

Road from Afton to Bainbridge in 1900

 

Road from Bainbridge to Afton in 1900 when horses were primary mode of locomotion.  Location is looking towards Bainbridge from the site of the present day overpass on Route 7, South of Bainbridge.

Obituaries (December 3)

Reuben Pearsall

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1903

 

 

Reuben Pearsall

1814-1903

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of his son, Assemblyman E.A. Pearsall, in Oxford, Thursday, of last week occurred the death of Reuben Pearsall, aged 84 years.  Deceased was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 30, 1819, and spent his early life in that vicinity.  In 1841 he married Mary Wheeler, daughter of Henry Wheeler, of Oxford, and they lived in that village until 1845, when they moved to Coventry, where he resided until 1894 when he returned to Oxford with his son with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife in 1888.  Mr. Pearsall was a deacon in the Baptist Church of Oxford, having united with that congregation in 1842 and he was never absent from service when it was possible to be present.  In politics he was always a Republican but had never aspired to or held any office.  Her funeral was largely attended on Sunday, Rev. C.B. Parsons officiating and interment was made in Coventry West Corners [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mary T. Harrison

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 29, 1902

The spirit of Mary T. Harrison, the little six years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Harrison, went to God, who gave it, at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon of last week.  She was a sweet child and although sadly missed by a terribly afflicted household, there is a sweet consolation in the assurance that she is now with the bright angel band above.

 

James A. Harrison

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 29, 1902

James A. Harrison, father of the child spoken of above, passed to the scenes beyond at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning last.  Mr. Harrison had been an invalid for several years, and confined to his house for the past two years.  For quite a number of years he was engaged in the drug business, and was one of our prominent business men.  Health failing, he closed out his business seven years ago, and since that time has been gradually traveling toward the end.  Mr. Harrison was a prominent Mason, and had held the high and important office of Worthy Master of Eastern light Lodge for two terms.  He was also a communicant of Zion Church.  The warm sympathy of our entire community goes out to the sorrowing family and particularly to Mrs. Harrison, whose cup of sorrow has been overflowing for quite a term of years, not only in her recent afflictions, but in the loss of four dear children, some years ago, all drifting from her presence within a short space of time.  It is singular how tenaciously affliction will cling to some families, and this is certainly the most severe that has come within our circle in many years.  May the great and merciful Father, who has given and taken, abide with and sustain this stricken family, is the prayer of our people.  The funeral of the child was held at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. H.E. Hubbard officiating.  The scholars of Zion Church Sunday School attended and a quartette of that choir rendered several beautiful and appropriate hymns. The funeral of the father took place at 2 o'clock Monday, and was private, Rev. Henry E Hubbard officiated.  The Masonic fraternity attended in a body and took part in the service at the grave.

Mary Knapp Shattuck

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 7, 1903

Mrs. Mary Knapp Shattuck, widow of the late John Shattuck, died at the home of her son, David Shattuck, at Haynes, Tuesday morning, aged 90 years.  The funeral will be held from her late home on Thursday, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Daniel W. Dexter officiating, burial at Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Shattuck was the daughter of George and Mary Knapp and was born in the house in which she died and which has been her lifelong home except for four years immediately after her marriage.  In 1838 she married the late John Shattuck, who died in 1877.  Two children were born to them, Mary Frances, who became the wife of the late Dr. William Pier of Scranton, and one son, David, who survives her. Since the death of her husband she has made her home with her son, where she has had the tenderest of care in her declining years.  Mrs. Shattuck was a woman of remarkable energy and until a comparatively short time has been about the house and among her friends and neighbors. She was always interested in the welfare of her many acquaintances and was anxious to see and hear of them.

Margaret M. (Van Valkenburgh) Leary

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 30, 1903

Mrs. Margaret M. Leary, wife of T. Frank Leary, died at her home on Scott avenue [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], about five o'clock, on Thursday morning of last week.  Her going out was very sudden and unexpected, not having been ill only about seventeen hours, neuralgia of the stomach being the cause of her untimely death.  A short time before her death, she asked her husband who was watching by her bedside, if it was not time to take her medicine, and almost immediately after taking it, she commenced vomiting, and died in an instant.  Mrs. Leary was the daughter of the late Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh, Sr., and was a most estimable lady.  Quiet in her demeanor and lady like in all her ways, and just in the prime of her life and usefulness, a devoted wife and loving mother, she will be sadly missed in her home, and by many friends.  This, indeed, was a sad ending of one who had bright prospects before her, and her husband and son have the sympathy of all in Greene.  Besides her husband and son, she is survived by three brothers, J.D. Van Valkenburgh, of this village, Charles Van Valkenburgh, of Batavia, and Geo. A. Van Valkenburgh, of Binghamton, and one sister, Mrs. L.E. Pratt, of Janesville, Wis.  The casket was literally covered with beautiful floral offerings, loving remembrances from relatives and friends of the dear departed.  The funeral took place from her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.W. Keeler, her pastor, officiating, and was largely attended by relatives and friends.  Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].

Robert B. Martin

Chenango American, April 30, 1903

After an illness of several days, and with the best medical treatment to be had in this section of the state, and with skilled nurses by his bedside, and the loving care of fond parents, the spirit of Robert S. Martin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dewey  Martin, drifted to the shores from whence no man returneth, Saturday afternoon, at about 4 o'clock.  The departure of this bright, young man is not only deeply mourned by his immediate family, but by a large circle of young friends, among whom he was a general favorite.  Of a genial, joyous spirit, he was the life of his circle of our young people.  A bright kindly boy has gone the way of the living, and in a household that idolized him, all is darkness now.  The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved in this hour of their deep affliction.  Besides a father and mother, two brothers survive him, L.G. and F.S. Martin.  Robert was a communicant of Zion Church, a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, also a member of the Men's Club and Ocean Hose co.  He was nearly 20 years old.  The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Henry E. Hubbard officiating, and was largely attended.  The floral tributes, which were very abundant and beautiful, testified the love and esteem which was entertained for the young man departed.  Many of those belonging to organizations of which he was a member were present to pay the last sad tribute to one they loved.  They bore all that was mortal to its last rest in Sylvan Lawn [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], but the memory of the kindly presence of Robert Martin will linger long in the hearts of all who knew him.