Obituaries (June 11)

Margaret M. (VanValkenburgh) Leary
1862-1903

Chenango American, April 30, 1903

Mrs. Margaret M. Leary, wife of T. Frank Leary, died at her home on Scott avenue [Greene, NY], about five o'clock, on Thursday morning of last week.  Her going out was very sudden and unexpected, not having been ill only about seventeen hours, neuralgia of the stomach being the cause of her untimely death. A short time before her death, she asked her husband who was watching by her bedside, if it was not time to take her medicine, and almost immediately after taking it, she commenced vomiting, and died in an instant.  Mrs. Leary was the daughter of the late Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh, Sr., and was a most estimable lady.  Quiet in her demeanor and ladylike in all her ways, and just in the prime of her life and usefulness, a devoted wife and loving mother, she will be sadly missed in her home and by many friends. This, indeed, was a sad ending of one who had bright prospects before her, and her husband and son have the sympathy of all in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Besides her husband and son, she is survived by three brothers, J.D. Vanvalkenburgh, of this village, Charles VanValkenburgh, of Batavia, and Geo. A. VanValkenburgh, of Binghamton, and one sister, Mrs. L.E. Pratt, of Janesville, Wis.  The casket was literally covered with beautiful floral offerings, loving remembrances from relatives and friends of the dear departed. The funeral took place from her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.W. Keeler, her pastor, officiating, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].

Robert S. Martin

Chenango American, April 30, 1903

After an illness of several days, and with the best medical treatment to be had in this section of the state and with skilled nurses by his bedside, and the loving care of fond parents, the spirit of Robert S. Martin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dewey Martin drifted to the shores from whence no man returneth, Saturday afternoon, at about 4 o'clock.  The departure of this bright, young man is not only deeply mourned by his immediate family, but by a large circle of young friends, among whom he was a general favorite.  Of a genial, joyous spirit, he was the life of his circle of our young people.  A bright, kindly boy has gone the way of the living, and in a household that idolized him, all is darkness now.  the sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved in this hour of their deep affliction.  Besides a father and mother two brothers survive him, L.G. and F.S. Martin.  Robert was a communicant of Zion Church, a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, also a member of the Men's Club and Ocean Hose Co.  He was nearly 20 years old.  The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Henry E. Hubbard officiating, and was largely attended. The floral tributes, which were very abundant and beautiful, testified the love and esteem which was entertained for the young man departed.  Many of those belonging to organizations of which he was a member were present to pay the last sad tribute to one they loved. They bore all that was mortal to the last rest in Sylvan Lawn [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], but the memory of the kindly presence of Robert Martin will linger long in the hearts of all who knew him.

Mrs. Thomas L. Salisbury

Chenango American, April 30, 1903

The remains of Mrs. Thomas L. Salisbury were brought to Greene [Chenango Co., NY]for burial from her home in Waverly [Tioga Co., NY], accompanied by her son and other relatives, on Friday last, and were laid to rest in the family plot at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].  Mrs. Salisbury was a former resident of Greene, and was a daughter of the late Lyman Beach. The family have resided in Waverly for quite a number of years.  Her husband died about three years ago, and his remains were also brought here for interment.  Mrs. Salisbury was an exemplary lady and had performed her life work as only a good woman can.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, September 27, 1894

CHURCH:  In Paduah, KY., Sept. 19, 1894, Mr. Charles O. Church age 41, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

GREGORY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 23, 1894, Dr. Nelson H. Gregory, aged 58 years, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BEAL:  In Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Sept. 21, 1894, Mr. James T. Beal, aged 47 ears, formerly fo Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

COATS:  In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Aug. 17, 1894, D.F. Coats, M.D., formerly fo Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].