Obituaries (March 20)

Lydia Caird

Northern Christian Advocate, October 25, 1848

Lydia Caird, wife of James Caird, died at her residence in Antwerp, Jefferson County, N.Y. on Sunday, August 13th, in the 54th year of her age.  Sister Caird was married in 1822.  She soon after experienced religion and united with the M.E. Church, of which she remained a consistent member till called to join the Church above.  From the time she gave her heart to God, and her name to the Church, she ever manifested that the work was of God.  Her zeal, her devoted life, her charity, her love for all who bore the image of her Master, all manifested the excellency of the religion of the Bible--seldom was her seat vacant in the sanctuary of God.  Neither distance nor the inclemency of the weather, nor poor health would keep her from the palce she loved so well, where the saints of God were met for worship.  Her house and her heart were ever open to the wants of the poor.  Her's was always a welcome home for the ministers of the cross, and many of the brethren of the Black River and Oneida Conference, will remember the cheerful welcome and kind attention to their wants.  Her death, as might have been expected, was peaceful, her confidence in her Redeemer unshaken, and her testimony encouraging to all who witnessed her peaceful exit.  She has left a fond husband and an only daughter, and truly a large circle of friends to mourn her loss; yet they mourn not without hope, for they trust in the same gracious Redeemer, and rejoice in the same blessed gospel.  

E.C.C., Antwerp, Sept. 27, 1848.

Sally A. (Odell) Carrington

Afton Enterprise, March 2, 1916

The death of Mrs. A.B. Carrington occurred at the home of her son S.H. Carrington in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Monday, Feb. 28th, 1916, at the age of 85 years.  Mrs. Carrington lived with her son, C.E. Carrington, but was making her home temporarily in Binghamton while Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Carrington were in the Southwest.  Mrs. Carrington was born Sept. 23, 1831, and was married to Abijah B. Carrington, Nov. 11, 1850, her maiden name being Sally A. Odell. She is survived by three sons, C.E. Carrington of Afton, S.H. Carrington of Binghamton and W.L. Carrington of Auburn. The funeral services will be held in Binghamton today, Thursday, and the body brought to this place for interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] this afternoon.

Eva A. (Adams) Lewis

Sidney Enterprise, April 19, 1916

It is with a feeling of the deepest regret that we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of Sidney's most highly esteemed ladies, Mrs. Richard Lewis, the beloved wife of Richard Lewis, who passed to her eternal home Monday morning, April 17, at 10:30 o'clock after a long and painful illness of a cancerous trouble at the age of 53 years.  With her passing away ended a life that has been an example of Christian and cheerful fortitude; a true woman idealized in her home by the loving husband and son and who during the few years that she had lived in Sidney has won her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her good cheer and sympathy which was always readily extended and always appreciated, especially by those in trouble and on whom affliction had fallen.  Her aim in life was to find the virtues of those with whom she came in contact rather than their faults, and by so doing had won the love and esteem of many. She was a true friend and neighbor and her death will be a great loss to the community and especially the section where she lived.  To the bereaved family, the heartfelt sympathy of all is extended.  Her exemplification of the highest Christian ideals will have earned for her a home in the House of Many Mansions.  The family came to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] from Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY] nine years ago.  Her maiden name was Eva A. Adams, a daughter of George and Abigail Adams of Whitney's Point.  She was untied in marriage to Mr. Lewis 25 years ago last Christmas, and their united life of a quarter of a century has been one of complete happiness. She is survived by her husband and one son, Paul, both of whom were particularly devoted to their wife and mother, and during her last illness gave her every loving care and attention they could devise.  Her affliction first took form about four years ago, and at that time she underwent a surgical operation which gave relief for a long period.  About one year ago, the malady again seized her and she gradually failed in strength until the end.  She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Belle M. Waite of Binghamton. The funeral will be held from her late home on Winegard avenue this morning, at 10 o'clock and the remains will be taken to Binghamton on the train leaving Sidney at 11:20 for interment in Floral Park cemetery. Rev. William Barnfather, pastor of the Baptist church, of which she was an active member as long as her health permitted, will officiate.  There will undoubtedly be a large attendance of those who loved her and knew her in life and many beautiful flowers will be mute testimony of that love and sympathy.