Henry M. Benedict
Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853
Henry M. [Benedict], only son of Amos and Mercy Benedict, died of a disease of the brain, in Leon, Cattaraugus Co., Sept. 1st, aged 14 years.
He was born in Waterville, Oneida Co., was an active, promising child, in whom the fondest affections of his parents centered, and who feel deeply under this afflictive bereavement, but comforted with the hope that their loss is his eternal gain. R.M.E.
George Young
Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853
George Young was born in Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., N.Y., July 14, 1796. He experienced religion in the 18th year of his age, during the first great revival that swept through Frey's Bush, when sixty souls were converted to God. He soon joined the M.E. Church on trial, under the pastoral care of Rev. Ralph Lanning. In 1818 he removed to Ulysses, Tompkins Co., N.Y. June 4th, 1823, he was united in marriage with Jerusha R. Richey, by Rev. C.V. Adgate. During the same year he removed to this place, and joined the M.E. Church by letter, where he has lived and served the church of his early choice as an official member nearly 30 years -- When the second M.E. Chruch was organized in this place, last year, he volunteered to lead this little army of the faithful in their war of aggression On the 17th of Sept. last, he returned from the West, whither he had been on a visit, severely smitten by the ruthless hand of the low typhoid fever. He lingered a few days with us, and then died in peace Sept. 25th, 1852, in the 56th year of his age. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. F. Reed, from Psalm 39:134.
Br. George Young was no ordinary Christian. It is not detracting from any living member of our new Church, to say he was our brightest ornament. Indeed, as an every day, consistent Christian, probably he had not a superior in town. Our citizens, who crowded to his funeral, and wept o're his grave, told in language not to be misunderstood, that a very good man had fallen. His last hours were spent in great peace and joy. He said his anchor was rest within the vale, and then in triumph exclaimed. "What a glorious anchor." He exhorted his friends to hold fast whereunto they had attained. "Tell my absent children," said he, "I shall see them no more on earth, but I shall meet them in the New Jerusalem." Thus lived and died the lamented Young. May we thus die the death of the righteous, and our last end be like his.
James L. Young
Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853
James L. Young, son of George and Jerusha R. Young, was born in Ithaca, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1826. He experienced religion under the pastoral labors of Rev. B. Hawley, assisted by the late Rev. J.N. Maffitt, in March 1845, and soon joined the M.E. Church in this place on trial. In Oct. 22d, 1851, he was married to Mary J. Olty, by Rev. I. Smith. His health had not been very firm from his youth, hence he was advised to journey with some friends who were about to seek their fortune in California. On the 20th of last April, with high hopes, he left the scenes of his youth for the Pacific coast, by the overland route. During the forepart of his journey his health very much improved, but in crossing the plains, he experienced a reverse of health, until, after a sickness of three weeks, he died in peace, near Independence rock, July 17, 1852, in the 26th year of his age.
The letter which brought back the heavy tidings of his death says, "he died in the triumphs of faith." He never regained his health, yet he blooms in immortal vigor and youth. He never saw the region of gold, and yet he treads the golden streets of the Eternal City. Perchance no stately columns or marble slab will ever tell where the sleeper lies, and yet his record is on high. Peace to the memory of James. May the doubly bereaved mother, and only brother, with his youthful widow, now in a stranger's land, be remembered by the Church, till they meet on the plains of light. E. Hoag. Ithaca, Jan. 11, 1863.
Renesslaer Bowen
Chenango Union, June 29, 1882
At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, 1882, Rensselaer Bowen, aged 82 years. One of our oldest and most honored citizens has passed away, and the silent room and the vacant arm chair tell us that "father is dead." He was a life long Christian, one of the oldest members of the Baptist church of South New Berlin, and met the last enemy calmly and triumphantly. He leaves one son, Amos Bowen, and a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Curtis, who tenderly cared for him in his declining years, a large circle of friends, and not an enemy.
Life's battle is ended,
Its conflicts are done,
And the life everlasting
our father has won.
Henry Webb
Chenango Union, June 29, 1882
Sunday morning last about 9 o'clock, Henry Webb, a young man who worked for John Stratton, a farmer living five miles below this village, accompanied by Melvin and Clark Stratton, went in bathing in the river at the feeder dam opposite Mr. Stratton's residence. While they were in the water, the Stratton boys having waded to a bar in the river, three other young men came to the river from the east or opposite side and prepared to bathe. Melvin Stratton swam over to the new comers, and his attention was called by Clark saying that Webb needed help. Looking down the stream he saw Webb struggling in a swift current, and he directed one of the party, who was in a boat, to join him while he immediately swam to Webb's assistance. But before he could reach him, the young man in the boat having nothing but a stick for a paddle, Webb went down and the boys did not again get sight of him. He could not swim and made no cry for help. It is thought that he attempted to follow his companions to the bar and was carried off his feet by the strong current. The young men worked promptly and heroically and after recovering the body, which they did in a short time, tried every means in their power at resuscitation, but the case was beyond their help. Webb was a single man, about 23 years of age, and a son of James Webb, late of Smithville. His nearest relatives, mother, a sister and brother, reside in Newark, New Jersey.--Oxford Times.
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