Obituaries (April 16)

Capt. Daniel N. Cone

Chenango Union, June 1, 1876

Capt. Daniel N. Cone, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], died instantly, without premonition of heart disease on the 24th inst.  Capt. Cone was born in the town of Vernon, Ct, in 1804; was married at the age of twenty-seven; came to this State the same year, and settled in the town of Lincklaen, where he lived as an upright and highly respected citizen.  He moved to South Otselic in 1870, and has resided here since, until his death last Wednesday.  He leaves a family of four sons and four daughters, with his wife, to mourn this great loss; all of whom live in this vicinity, with the exception of Orello, who resides at Canton, St. Lawrence county; is a minister at that place.  Capt. Cone, being deeply imbued in, adhered to, and advocated strongly the Democratic principles. Being elected Assessor in February, 1874, he had assumed the duties of that office, in the performance of which, so far, he had taken a judicious, reliable and satisfactory course; thus giving evidence of equity and wisdom in his decided and unerring judgment.  He fully believed in a thorough retrenchment and reform, from the wild extravagance and corruption of many of the public agents.

Emanuel Shampang

1839-1913

Mr. Shampang died at his home in White Store [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday last at 2 AM.  Although he was popularly known to everyone as Joseph, that was not name given him at his birth, but was acquired as a nickname later in life.  He was born in Lachine, Canada July 15, 1839, and had been for many years a resident of White Store, most of the time having owned and conducted the mill at that place.  Deceased was of a jovial and friendly disposition and had many friends in this valley who will regret to hear of his death.  He was a veteran of the Civil War having enlisted in the 184th Regiment.  Up to the time of the disbanding of the Post at South New Berlin on account of the inroads of death on its membership, Mr. Shampang was a valued member.  His death was the fourth loss of the kind sustained by the Post within a few months.  Besides his wife, deceased leaves surviving him a family of eight children, all of whom were privileged to be present at the funeral:  Charles W. Shampang, of Massachusetts; Mrs. Ida E. Young of Randolph, NY; Henry who resides at home; Mrs. George Law, who with her husband had just moved into the homestead; Frank, George, Fred and Archie who all reside in the vicinity of White Store. There were also present from a distance:  Mrs. Connelly of Randolph, NY and Mrs. Clark of Greene--granddaughters; Mr. and Mrs. John Beach of Lacona, NY, and Nathan Culberson of Butternuts.  Funeral services were held from the house on Monday at one o'clock, Rev. Duren of South New Berlin officiating.  Very fine floral pieces were contributed by the family and others.  The burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, on the family lot, where one daughter, Mrs. Wade, the victim of the sad tragedy at Guilford center a few years ago lies buried.

Abigail J. Purdie

Sherburne News, March 7, 1896

PURDIE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 2, 1896, Mrs. A.J. Purdie, widow of the late Thomas Purdie, aged 85 years.  Mrs. A.J. Purdie, relict of the late Thomas Purdie, died on Monday afternoon at her late residence at the age of 85 years.  She was a member of the Friend's Church, in former days one of its most earnest workers, until age and feeble health compelled her to remain at home.  She leaves two daughters and several grandchildren. The family seems to have been unfortunate, and adverse circumstances seem to have gathered around which should excite the sympathy of the whole community. The eldest son, Thomas Purdie, Jr., died quite suddenly some ten years since, and last year the youngest, and only son, James L., was taken and recently a son-in-law was placed in the State Hospital, at Binghamton, probably for life, and now each of the remaining daughters are very sick, the youngest not expected to live.

Gertrude E. Stone

Norwich Sun, October 21, 1924

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was saddened on Sunday, October 19, by the death of Miss Gertrude E. Stone, life-long resident of Smyrna. She was stricken during the week.  The best efforts of doctors and a nurse were unavailing, and on Sunday afternoon she passed peacefully away. She was the daughter of John Q. and Susanna Knowles Stone and was born in Smyrna.  Of a quiet and home loving nature, she was always careful for the welfare of others, ever anxious to take her place in caring for the aged or afflicted and was assisting in the care of a friend when taken with her last sickness.  She is survived by an uncle, Robert H. Knowles of Earlville and a host of friends throughout this section who will be saddened by her untimely passing.  Funeral service will be held from the Baptist church in this village at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. C. V. Stocum officiating and interment in the family plot in the Willcox cemetery [Smyrna, NY].

Betsey Ann Cash

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1900

Betsey Ann Cash of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] was the victim of an accident Tuesday evening which caused her death.  For the past five years, she had been the housekeeper at James P. Willcox's and Tuesday evening called on Mr. Willcox's daughter Mrs. W.P. Briggs, who resides but a short distance away. About 8:30 o'clock Miss Cash started to return, leaving the house by the back entrance.  It was very dark and in going down the steps she fell and sustained severe injuries about the head and neck. She was taken into the house and Dr. T.G. Packer called. She died at about 11 o'clock.  Miss Cash was born near Albany, N.Y., seventy-four years ago and came to Smyrna with her parents when about eight years old, and had ever since resided in the vicinity.  She leaves a sister living in Sherburne, a brother in Earlville and another brother in Smyrna.