Obituaries (May 27)

Richard Lancaster

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Richard Lancaster was born in London, England, July 1st, 1794, and died at his residence in Sterling Township, Wayne co., Pa., May 11, 1871.  Father Lancaster, as a multitude of friends have for years reverently called him, after a few weeks of great suffering died gloriously, in the 77th year of his age.  He was converted in the year 1820 and joined the M.P. Church and in 1828 united with the M.E. Church.  Father Lancaster was an earnest, devoted, faithful and active Christian, excelled perhaps but by few of the generation in which he lived; loved by all his brethren.  A good and valuable citizen, having filled offices of high trust, such as Justice of the Peace, high Sheriff of the county and State Legislature; as such, was highly esteemed by all who knew him.  The Church and community mourn his loss, but our loss is his eternal gain.  So peaceful and triumphant was he at the shadow of death, his waiting friends could almost say of his spirit, as Paul of Enoch, "He was not found, because God has translated him."  But a happier thought for all who survive him, is that his latest hours of triumph, line the beautiful buds and blossoms which succeed the warm breath,  vernal showers and sunshine of Spring, gently laying their perfume all around, were only the prophecy and promise of the many years of his devout Christian life.  It may be justly said of him, that he died not full of years only, but full of the Holy Ghost.  His many friends and children are waiting by the river, to join him in the rest which he has gained a little before them.  May the good Lord comfort and console them while here.  D. Larian,  Sterling, June 6, 1871

Orrin E. Wood

Chenango Telegraph, January 22, 1874

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., suddenly, after a lingering illness, Orrin E. Wood, aged 43 years.  Mr. Wood was the second son of Chester Wood and has resided in this village, we believe, from his birth. We well remember him as a play mate and associate in our youth, and cheerfully accord to his memory the pleasure that recollection give us.  When he attained his manhood and the grip of secession was at his country's throat, we remember the promptness with which he indicated him intention to "take a hand in" the great struggle, and how, when the one hundred and fourteenth regiment was being organized, he carried out that intention by enlisting as a private, in company B of that regiment.  On the first of November, 1863, he was appointed first Sergeant, and as such served until his discharge at the close of the war.  How well and faithfully he performed his duties as a soldier let the campaigns of the regiment from Bisland to Cedar Creek answer.  In the same regiment was George and Josiah Wood, brothers of the deceased--an heroic trio who  fought nobly for the cause of their espousal.  Since the war Orrin has successfully followed his trade, that of a carpenter, until something like a year ago, when by reason of declining health he was obliged to give up work.  Until the past week he has gradually run down. Examination showed that he was suffering from stone in the bladder, and on Wednesday of last week the operation of Lithotomy was performed upon him. The operation was skillful, and promised success.  For a day or two he seemed to be improving and gave hope of recovery, but on Friday he commenced to sink and at five o'clock expired.  His funeral was attended on Sunday from the Free Baptist Church, by a large number of sympathizing friends and acquaintances and by a detachment form Capt. Sholes' military company by whom he was buried with military honors.  All will ever bear in their hearts a grateful remembrance of deceased's quiet unobtrusive merit as well as his brave deeds upon the battle field in behalf of our common country.

Amanda  A. (Hopkins) Lathrop

Chenango Telegraph, January 22, 1874

We are pained to record the death of Mrs. Marcus Lathrop, of this village, which occurred on Sunday morning last.  She has been in feeble health for  several months past, and her disease was at the last quite sudden and unexpected.  Mrs. Lathrop was a native of Sherburne, Chenango county, where she was born July 13th, 1801, being 72 years and nearly 6 months of age.  Her maiden name was Amanda A. Hopkins, she being the daughter of Moses Hopkins, Esq., one of the early settlers of that section.  She was married in February, 1827, and came to Clinton [Oneida Co., NY] in October, 1841, where she has since continued to reside, beloved by her family and enjoying the esteem and respect of all who knew her.  She was an exemplary member of the church for over fifty years, and died in the full confidence of Christian hope. To the bereaved husband and mourning friends our sincerest sympathy is extended in this hour of their affliction.

Clark E. Phetteplace

South New Berlin Bee, March 23, 1934

Clark E. Phetteplace, 77, prominent and well-known Norwich farmer for many years, died at his home on the East River road Sunday morning after a short illness.  Mr. Phetteplace was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] January 27, 1857, and had spent his entire life in Chenango county.  He was one of the best known farmers in this section, and had successfully conducted the Phetteplace farm, which he acquired 38 years ago, until a few years ago when he sold it to other parties.  The nearest relatives are nephews and nieces, Mrs. Stephen Woodman, Merton Wilcox and Woodman Wilcox of Randallsville, Gurdon E. Phetteplace of Norwich and Mrs. Elsie Caulkins of Brisben.  Funeral services were held from the late home at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Nicholson officiating. The body was placed in the vault at Mt. Hope awaiting burial in the spring at White Store cemetery.   Norwich Sun.