Obituaries (March 24)

Rebecca (Hunt) Bacon

Chenango Union, May 9, 1889

Died, on Sunday afternoon, April 29th at her home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Rebecca Bacon, widow of the late Loren Bacon.  With her death, the chapter of life's book, which told the family history of her own house, was ended.  Father, mother and son became an unbroken family in one of the "many mansions" promised and prepared for them, on that Sunday afternoon.  Rebecca Bacon was the daughter of Charles Hunt, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]; of a family of eight children, five brothers and sisters survive her--Andrew, James and Jane Hunt, of Norwich, C.C. Hunt, of Oxford, and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Syracuse.  Mrs. Bacon's married life was spent in Norwich, where her exemplary Christian character endeared her to all who knew her.  She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, an unselfish and affectionate sister, a good neighbor, a loyal friend.  The Baptist church of Norwich has lost in her one of its most faithful members; the circle of family and friends, one who was dear to them to all her relations. The life on earth is ended, but we believe she entered on that Sunday, when she bade adieu to this world and its shadows, into that broader and more beautiful sphere of existence--the life of eternal blessedness.

Death's Harvest in Bainbridge

The Norwich Sun, August 26, 1907

Rath Sweet

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Rath Sweet, who died on Monday at the home of his parents on Pruyn Hill, was held on Thursday, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  He graduated at the Bainbridge High school in 1901 and the following year went to Schenectady where he was employed in the General Electric plant. About six months ago he was taken ill with tuberculosis and so returned to his home in this village.  He regained his health rapidly and in his work in Schenectady, but the climate did not agree with him and in July he was forced to give up his work and return home.  He gradually failed, his death occurring early Monday morning.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sweet, and one sister Mary, of this village. The remains were taken to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.

Charles Terry

Yesterday morning at 1 o'clock occurred the death of Charles Terry at his home in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  After doing a hard day's work on the road, he retired feeling as well as usual, but about midnight his wife was awakened by his hard breathing.  She tried to awaken him but was unable to do so and he died about 1 o'clock.  It is thought that his death was due to heart trouble.  He is survived by is wife and an adopted daughter, Mr.s Frank Hoyt of this village. The funeral will be held at his late home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.

Charles Sisson

Charles Sisson died at his home on the Abner Searles farm west of this village Thursday evening at 10 o'clock.  His body will be taken to East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] on Saturday, where the funeral will be held in the afternoon.

Mr. Casler

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 11, 1855

Mr. Casler, a revolutionary veteran, died at German Flats [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th ult., at the advanced age of ninety-five years.  he was present when Butler, the tory, was shot, by an Indian.  He also helped set the picket about the fort at Herkimer for our country's defense. When such a veteran is brought down to the grave by the weight of years, we all feel like taking the place of mourners.  And as they are fading from our midst, may our prayers be that the mantle of their patriotism fall on their descendants.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 11, 1855

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mary F. [Yeomans], daughter of Peter Yeomans, aged 11 years.

In Willet, Cort. Co., on the 6th inst., Benjamin H. Sternberg, aged 26 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Thomas Milner, son of Joseph C. Allen, aged 4 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Miss Hannah Cary, aged 53 years.

In Oxford, on the 4th inst., of croup, Anna Glover [Van Wagner], daughter of William Van Wagner, Esq., aged 2 years and 10 days.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 25, 1855

At Willet [Cortland Co., NY], Oct. 24th, Caroline M. [Egleston], daughter of Seth Egleston, aged 13 years.