Obituaries (May 22)

Alvira (Perkins) Chandler

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Mrs.  Alvira P. Chandler, daughter of Dr. Waterman Perkins, died at West Falls, N.Y. [Erie Co.], May 18, 1871, aged 48 years.  At the age of twenty, she was married to James D. Chandler.  Two years ago last March, her earthly felicity received a severe shock by the fail by death of him who had been the star of first magnitude in the constellation of her earthly heaven.  She reeled beneath the stunning blow.  From this, her mental energies began to tremble, and at length in November last, the frail fabric gave way, and most of the time from that until near death's door, reason was dethroned.  She experienced religion under the labors of Wm. C. Kendall, in the winter of 1857 and 1858, and connected herself with the M.E. Church of which she remained a faithful member until her Master's call.  During the later part of her sickness, as the frail body was wasting and strength nearly gone, reason claimed the right, and she seemed appreciative.  Though she could not speak for days, yet by signs she assured her friends that the Savior was her support and comfort.  "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."  May heaven bless the one lone orphan, and aged father, and reunite the family on the other shore.  R. Canfield  Colden, June 7, 1871

Susan B. Alvord

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Mrs. Susan B. Alvord died of consumption, at New Woodstock, N.Y. [Madison Co.], May 21st, 1871, aged 42 years.  Sister Alvord was converted in the year 1864, at Delphi, N.Y., under the labors of Rev. B.W. Hamilton.  Since that time she has been a devoted member of the M.E. Church.  During the last few months of her life, she suffered much pain, but she bore it patiently, and up to the last moments of her life, she encouraged believers to be faithful, and warned sinners to seek -?-.  It can be truly said of her that she ceased at once to work and live.  Her resignation was complete. A few hours before her death, the writer of this was with her, and she said, "before you return from preaching this afternoon, I will be with Jesus."  And so it was, she heard at that time the distant rolling of God's chariot which was to take her soul to glory.  She leaves on earth a bereaved husband and orphan daughter, the joy of whose home has departed.  T.F. Clark.

Mary (Mitchell) Newton

1863-1900

Mrs. Mary Mitchell Newton, wife of I. Burket Newton Esq., died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal. on Saturday Sept. 1, 1900, after a long and painful illness.  Mrs. Newton, better known in this community as Mary Mitchell, was the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell of this place, and was born June 2, 1863.  Her younger days were passed at her home; she was educated at the old Norwich academy and at Miss Dillaye's school in Philadelphia.  She was married to Mr. Newton in January, 1885 and took up her home with him in Los Angeles, Cal., where she has since resided.  For several years Mrs. Newton had been in failing health and long visits to various foreign climes failed to restore her, and the skill of many physicians was alike futile.  She is survived by her husband and two children, Rowena and Burket.  She also has one sister, Mrs. Robbins Little of Pasadena, Cal., and three brothers Dr. John W. Mitchell of Providence, R.I. and F.B. Mitchell and Fred Mitchell of Norwich.  The burial will be in Los Angeles.

Franklin C. Bartlett

Norwich Sun, October 10, 1918

The funeral of the late Franklin C. Bartlett of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] will be held from the home of Edgar Waters at 88 Green street, Oxford, at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.  Rev. Robert L. Clark will officiate.  Franklin C. Bartlett was born in Norwich Feb. 24, 1870, and died at Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] Monday, Oct. 7, 1918, after an illness of a few days.  He was the only son of the late Ezra E. and Mary Brown Bartlett and had been a lifelong resident of Norwich, living for several years on the Bartlett homestead above the city. He was educated in the local schools and was prominently identified with the social and business life of the city, being held in high esteem of all who knew him.  On January 28, 1902, he was united in marriage to Alice Waters of Oxford.  She with one daughter, Gertrude W. Bartlett, survive him, another daughter having died in infancy.  To the bereaved family is extended the deep sympathy of many friends in Norwich and Oxford, who deplore the death of a good citizen.

Eva (Babcock) Mitchell

Norwich Sun, November 23, 1936

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Eva A. Mitchell, widow of Michael M. Mitchell died at the home of her son, Mayor Charles H. Mitchell in this village Saturday, Nov. 21 following a four weeks' illness.  She was 82.  Mrs. Mitchell was the daughter of Horace S. Babcock and Sarah A. Williams and was born in this village.  Educated in the New Berlin academy most of her life was passed here.  In 1873 she was united in marriage to [Michael M.] Mitchell whose death occurred several years ago.  One of the best known residents of New Berlin she was respected and loved by all who knew her.  Her warm friendship was held and cherished by all in her native village.  Mrs. Mitchell was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church.  She was a charter member of Chapter 391 O.E.S., of Edmeston and a member of Tianderah chapter, 457, O.E.S. in this village. She was also a member of the Home Makers' Club of this village.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24 at 2:30 from the home of her son, Charles H. Mitchell.  Rev. H.H. Hadley, rector of St. Andrew's church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Union cemetery, Edmeston.  Besides the son mentioned, one other son, George M. Mitchell of this village and two grandchildren, Miss Ann Mitchell and Richer Mitchell survive.