Obituaries (February 14)

Hon. George B. Rowe

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Hon. George B. Rowe died of the typhoid fever at his residence in Canistota [Madison County, NY], 48 years.

Some twenty-two years ago, Br. Rowe embraced religion, and after trying for about two years to live in the enjoyment out of the Church, he became convinced of its impracticability, and united with the M.E. Church in this place, of which he continued a consistent member, until called to his reward. Though his generous heart beat in unison with Christians of other communions, yet he was ardently attached to the Church of his choice, sharing in its responsibilities, laboring to promote its interests, and rejoicing in its prosperity; but he is taken away in the midst of his usefulness, and this community, as well as the Church, and his bereaved family feel deeply the loss--but

"Our loss is his infinite gain."

for he died as we should expect such a man would die.  When much emaciated by disease, said he to a brother (who was about leaving for class meeting) "Go, tell my brethren that the religion I professed in health, I now find good in sickness, my prospects in the future are unclouded."  A few days afterwards, when articulation had well nigh ceased, he said to his companion, "I am almost home," and soon after added, "we'll stem the storm." And then he passed the stormy coast and we doubt not has safely anchored in the port of endless glory.   T.R.R.  Canastota, Jan. 13, 1853

Electa A. Getman

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Electa A. [Getman], wife of Alonzo Getman died in Columbia, Herkimer co., November 15, 1860, aged 25 years.  Our dear sister was a woman of great patience and meekness, a careful mother, and an affectionate wife.  She experienced religion about ten weeks before she died.  She suffered much, but she suffered [as a Christian].  Her faith was firm on the promises of God, and when death came, she was found ready to go to her reward in heaven.  She has left a husband and two dear little children to mourn their loss.  God grant that they may be prepared to meet her in heaven.  John Crawford, Jordanville, Jan. 1, 1853

George Tuttle

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

George Tuttle died Saturday, at 3 p.m., at the home of Elias Bailey at New Berlin Center [Chenango Co., NY].  He was 62 years old, one of a family of six children, of whom one is living, Mrs. Maraden Kershaw of Sherburne, and she is the oldest of the family.  George was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where the family lived for several years, his father conducting a carriage manufacturing establishment on North Main street.  His funeral was held at the home of his brother-in-law, Lester Vail, February 10, 1914, at 1 p.m.  Rev. A. Fuller of the Presbyterian church of New Berlin officiating.  His remains were placed in the vault till spring when interment will be at Sherburne by the side of his parents.--Sherburne News.I

Julia Creedon Lyons

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

Mrs. Julia Creedon Lyons, widow of the late Michael Lyons of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on Silver street, this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at a late hour Tuesday evening.  She had been in failing health for several months, and her advanced age made recovery impossible.  Mrs. Lyons was a daughter of Timothy and Johanna Sullivan and was born in Cork, Ireland, on January 2, 1836.  When she was 18 years of age she came to this country and located at Norwich.  In the year 1854 she was married to Michael Lyons who was one of the most extensive farmers in the town of New Berlin.  All her married life until the death of her husband which occurred about fifteen years ago she lived upon the farm near South New Berlin.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Miles of Utica, and Miss Abby Lyons of Norwich, and three sons, Edward J. of South New Berlin, Charles E. and Frank M. of Norwich, together with one brother, Timothy Creedon of South New Berlin.  She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, three daughters, Anna, Mary and Alice and one son, George having died several years ago.

The life of this good woman has been one of remarkable courage, evincing one of the noblest characters of American womanhood.  Soon after her marriage her husband enlisted in the 20th New York regiment of volunteers, and for nearly two years was engaged in many of the battles during the civil war.  In those days the life of a farmer's wife was filled with many hardships and entailed the most arduous toil.  The death of her husband and children brought many sorrows into her life which she bore with resignation and fortitude.  She performed every duty of life cheerfully and faithfully.  She was a devout Catholic, a faithful wife and a devoted mother, and the recollection of the fidelity with which she fought life's battle will be cherished as a sweet memory by her many acquaintances.

The funeral will be held form her late residence, No. 50 Silver street, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, whence it will proceed to St. Paul's church where she will receive the last sad rites of the sublime faith in which she lived and died.  Interment will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY] by the side of her husband and children.--Norwich Sun.