Obituaries (April 24)

Sarah Slaughter

Northern Christian Advocate, April 3, 1850

Mrs. Sarah Slaughter, consort of Rev. W.B. Slaughter, of the Genesee Conference, died in Rush, N.Y. [Monroe Co.], upon the 7th inst., at the house of her father, Rev. Zina J. Buck. The general sweetness of temper and amiableness of disposition of sister S. endeared her to her friends, while her consistency and uniformity of Christian character, constituted her a blessing to the Church, wherever her lot was cast.  She became pious at about the age of 14.  From the age of 16 until she was 23, much of her time was spent either in teaching, or in attending school at our valuable Seminary. The last seven years of her life have been devoted to the happiness and encouragement in his ministerial labors of him, who, in this dispensation, is left to a solitude that heaven only can relieve; but who has the best of evidence, viz: that drawn from a correct Christian life, that she is now an angel of light.  J. Copeland

Mrs. Thomas Nichols

Bainbridge Republican, December 26, 1884

West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Died at West Bainbridge, December 19, 1884, Mrs. Thomas Nichols, in the 75th year of her age. The deceased was born in the town of Sidney, Delaware county, but has resided in the town of Bainbridge for 65 years.  Mrs. Nichols was highly esteemed for her many excellent qualities and beloved by her many friends.  She leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn her death. The remains were interred in the Episcopal cemetery in this village [Bainbridge, NY].

George D. Graves

Bainbridge Republican, February 4, 1887

On Friday morning, Jan. 21st, the angel of death touched the lips of Geo. D. Graves and his voice was stilled forever.  Living in our village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] nearly his whole life time, he was well and favorably known.  Upright and honorable in all his dealings, he was passed on to the land of the dead, regretted and mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  Although in failing health for years, his sudden demise was not looked for and when his death was announced, it came as a sad surprise to those who had learned to love and respect him.  Of honest and industrious habits, he had made a success of life until forced to give up active pursuits. To those who asked, he ever gave wise counsel and good advice.  Of a genial disposition, his friends were many and to those who were near and dear, his loss in almost irreparable.  On the Tuesday following his death, brief services were held at the house of his father, in this village.  Rev. J.B. Pitman officiating, after which his remains were taken to Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], for interment. The funeral was held on Wednesday, the 26th ult, at the house of his father-in-law, Mr. C.B. Wheeler, Rev. A.B. Rogers, Rector of Zion church, officiating.  Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F&AM of which he was a member, had charge of the services, assisted by the brethren of Easter light lodge, No. 126 [performing] the beautiful and impressive ceremonies of the fraternity.  All that was mortal of George D. Graves, was consigned to the grave.  Earth to Earth--ashes to ashes--dust to dust; "there to remain till the trumpet shall sound on the resurrection morn."

Powers Redfield

Bainbridge Republican, March 23, 1888

Died at Tunkhannock, Pa., Thursday, March 15, 1888, Powers Redfield, aged 81 years.  Deceased was born on what is now called Dingman Hill, in this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and while a young man, moved to Pennsylvania, where he has lived nearly sixty years, returning to visit the few remaining associates of his boyhood, and the old Bainbridge hills last November for the last time.  Dr. Evans, a nephew, and Chas. Bixby, a cousin, of this village, were in attendance at the funeral, which was held on Sunday.