Obituaries (February 5)

Stephen Law

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Stephen Law, a well known and much respected citizen, died of pneumonia, after a short sickness, at the residence of his son, Frank Law, near North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], February 13th, 1891, aged 85 years  9 months 18 days.  He was a son of the late Jonathan and Mary Law, and was born in Princeton, Mass., May 1, 1805.  When quite young he went into business in Boston, Mass., and nearly fifty-five years ago he moved to East Pharsalia and resided there a few years, and then returned to Boston.  About forty years ago he again removed to Pharsalia, and has resided in that town most of the time since.  He was much respected, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him.  Many years ago he made a profession of religion, and has ever lived the life of a consistent Christian, and has passed unsullied to the realms of life and beauty eternal.  He was a kind and loving neighbor and a true and trusted friend.  As a husband and father he was kind, considerate, affectionate and true, guiding his household with wisdom and prudence.  He leaves surviving him a beloved wife, two sons and a daughter, three brothers--Hamilton law, of  North Pharsalia; Col. Asa Law, of Boston; and Jonathan Law, of California, and other relatives, to mourn his loss, but their loss is his gain.  He will be greatly missed in his family and by other relatives, by the church where he was in the habit of worshiping and by the community where he resided; but his spirit has departed to be with Christ, and he will be ready to meet and greet loved ones at the gate on the other shore, and to welcome loved ones to the endless bliss of heaven.  The funeral was held last Sunday at his late residence, and the services were conducted by Rev. W. Southworth, who preached an able and appropriate sermon to a large and attentive congregation, from the text, "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace." Ps. 37:37.  interment in the cemetery at Pharsalia Center.

 

Moses Aldrich

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Moses Aldrich was found dead in his barn yard, across the road from his residence, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, February 4th.  His son-in-law, Dr. Palmitier, was called, who attributed his sudden death to heart disease.  Mr. Aldrich was born December 16th, 1828, on the farm where he died.  In 1851 he married Miss Celistia Aldrich, and to them were born two sons and two daughters.  Mrs. Aldrich died in 1872.  in 1875 Mr. Aldrich married Miss Mary Davidson, of Sherburne, who, with his four children and two brothers and two sisters, survive him to mourn the loss of a loving companion and beloved father and brother.  Deceased had great respect for all Christian people, making them welcome at his home, and he gave liberally of his abundance of wealth to sustain meetings at his place. the bereaved family and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community, who mourn the loss of a kind and genial neighbor and a respected citizen, beloved by all who knew him.

 

C.W. French

Chenango Union, April 23, 1891

The Redwood Falls' (Minn.) Gazette of the 9th inst. makes the following mention of the death of a former resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:

 

"The many friends of C.W. French were entirely unprepared to hear of his sudden death last Thursday evening.  While Mr. French had not enjoyed robust health the past year, since suffering from a visitation from grip, his condition was not considered alarming by members of his own family.  He was downtown as usual on Thursday.  After the evening meal he complained of a peculiar dizziness of the head, and asked his son Frank, with whom he made his home, to stay with him a little while. The deceased rapidly grew worse, and sank to rest about 8:30. Dr. Gibson, who was called in, pronounced the cause of death congestion of the stomach.

 

C.W. French was born in Chenango county, New York, in 1820, from which state he removed to Minnesota in 1857, settling in Fillmore county, this state.  In the fall of 1876 he came to Redwood county, purchasing the farm now occupied by J.J. Tiffany south of this place.  Here he pursued his farming operations until a few years ago, when he sold to Mr. Tiffany and purchased the house in town in which he died. As a citizen, the memory of Mr French will be pleasantly cherished by many besides his own family circle.  His was a cheerful spirit, with abundant charity for those who differed with him in doctrine or political belief.  Mr. French has been one of our justices of the peace almost continuously since his residence here, although a staunch Democrat in a community where his party was in the minority.  He was a favorite with children and young people, and liked their society in return.  Three sons and two daughters of Mr. French survive him, all of whom live in this place with the exception of Mrs. F.A. Persons of Fillmore county.  The funeral last Sunday, a t the Episcopal church, of which Mr French had been an honored member, was a fitting farewell to earthly things.  The impressive funeral ritual of the church was supplemented by a few words fitly spoken by Rev. Purves, commending the child-like faith of the deceased in his Heavenly Father. With choice spring flowers on the casket and the air filled with the glad sunshine that he loved, the earthly remains of C.W. French were borne to their final resting place followed by a long train of friends.":