Obituaries (February 4)

Rev. Henry Hallstead

Bainbridge Republican, February 26, 1896

The funeral of Rev. Henry Hallstead, a Methodist minister in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] over forty years ago, and at a time when Afton was South Bainbridge and part of the Bainbridge circuit, was held in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] last Saturday.  Mr. Hallstead was an able man and held in high esteem in Bainbridge.  He was 96 years old.

 

Ada L. (Fiske) Eldredge

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Although it was known for some days that Mrs. Will F. Eldredge (1867-1891), until recently a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was alarmingly ill of typhoid fever at the home of her parents in Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co.], where she was visiting with her two children previous to joining her husband at their new home in Rochester, the announcement of her death, which occurred on Sunday, was received with sadness by a large circle of friends here, to whom she had endeared herself during her residence among them.  Mrs. Eldridge was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fiske, of Lebanon.  In March, 1888 she was united in marriage with Mr.  Eldredge, since which time she had made her home here.  Surviving her are her husband and two children, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in this village, Wednesday at 11 A.M., conducted by Rev. W.G. Partridge, of Scranton, Pa., her former pastor, and the interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Silas Hull

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

On Thursday, February, 12th, the venerable Silas Hull died at the residence of his son-in-law, George Hickok, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged eighty-two years.  He was born in New Berlin, this county, and nearly his whole life has been spent in his native town and in Norwich.  He was a quiet, unassuming man, respected by the community in which he resided, and beloved in the home circle.  He leaves a widow and five children; N.S. and Frank Hull, Mrs. George Hickok and Mrs. I.C. Wightman, of this village, and Mrs. Richard Sage, of Bainbridge.

 

Cornelia A. Munson

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

After an illness of three weeks, of typhoid fever, Miss Cornelia A. Munson died Sunday at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Helen J. Munson, in this village. She was a bright girl of seventeen years, respected by all and beloved by her associates.  her father, M.M. Munson, died in her infancy, and she was the only child of her stricken mother, who is now quite ill.  Funeral services were held at her late residence, Tuesday afternoon, which were largely attended and many beautiful floral  offerings from loving hearts were placed upon the casket, Rev. H.D. Stebbins conducted the services, and the casket was placed in Mt. Hope chapel, awaiting interment in the spring.

 

Mrs. Almira M. Hewitt

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Mrs. Almira M. Hewitt, wife of Edwin Hewitt, died at her home in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning at 1:15 o'clock, after a long and painful illness. She was born in German, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], where she resided about twenty-five years. From there she came to this village, where she has since resided. She was a consistent and respected member of the First Baptist church of Norwich, and a member of the Ladies' Relief Corps of the G.A.R.  She was a woman much respected by all who knew her.  She is survived by her husband and two children. C.E. Hewitt and Miss Estella Hewitt, who have the sympathy of this community in their affliction.  The funeral from their late residence occurred Wednesday, at 2 P.M.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 18, 1875

 

GRAVES:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4, 1875, Harriet [Graves] wife of G.S. Graves.

 

ANGELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17, Mr. Abiatha F. Angell, aged 73 years.

 

HARRINGTON:  In Pittsfield, Otsego Co., Nov. 11, Mr. Job Harrington.

 

ALEXANDER:  In Wellsville [Allegany Co., NY], Oct. 28, 1875, Libbie [Alexander], wife of Seymour Alexander and daughter of H.L. Jones, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years 6 months.

 

BARTLETT:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 8, Willie [Bartlett], son of Geo. W. and Eliza Bartlett, aged 20 days.

 

BARTLETT:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2, 1875, Eliza Prichard [Bartlett], wife of Geo. W. Bartlett, aged 27 years 6 months.