Seth G. Pellet
Telegraph & Chronicle, September 2, 1868
Died, at West Troy on the 27th day of August, 1868, Seth G. Pellett, aged 46 years. Mr. Pellett was well known as a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. His health having failed him, he removed in May last to California, but experiencing no relief, started on his return, but only reached West Troy, where he died. He leaves many friends to mourn his loss, friends who loved him for his many excellencies which he certainly possessed.
Addison M. Smith
Telegraph & Chronicle, November 18, 1868
We are pained to learn of the Death of Hon. Addison M. Smith of Morris, Otsego County, which recently took place at the residence of his Brother, Rev. H.R. Smith in Alabama. Mr. Smith was well known to our citizens as an earnest politician, a warm friend and an honest upright man. He represented this District in the State Senate during the years 1856-7, having been elected upon the American ticket over Mr Starkweather Republican, by a handsome majority. His official career was approved by his constituents of all parties. His many friends in this section will regret his early decease. His age was about 45.
Edson French
Telegraph & Chronicle, November 18, 1868
On Thursday morning last, Mr. Edson French was engaged in harnessing a horse at Mr. Seth Chapin's in the East part of this town, where he had lived for the past five years, and while adjusting the crupper was so severely kicked in the stomach and bowels by the horse, that he lived only until the next morning. He was the oldest son of Mr. Samuel French of No. Norwich, and of a family of ten children is the first one deceased. He was buried in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday last. His age was 34, he was a young man of estimable qualities and was respected by all who knew him.
Mary N. (Newell) Drummond Parry
Chenango Telegraph, March 18, 1875
Mary N. Parry, the oldest daughter of Horace and Diadama Newell, was born in Smyrna, Chenango County, N.Y. January 27th, 1831, and died at Utica, March 8th, 1875. Soon after losing a gentle and loving mother at the age of fourteen, she found a hope in Christ during a protracted meeting in Norwich, where she took up her cross and followed her Master through evil as well as good report. For twenty-eight years, her life was full of good words and works. About 1862, she was married to Robert Drummond, of Stering, Scotland, in whom she found a kind husband and a man of superior worth. For six years she enjoyed his companionship, when she was called to mourn his death. Having united with the Free Methodist church, she became acquainted with Rev. W.M. Parry, a devoted and successful laborer in the vineyard, to whom she was united in marriage Nov. 7th, 1871. Living in the vicinity of New York, the heavy sea atmosphere soon developed consumption, which carried her swiftly down to the grave....As she lived so she died, in holy triumph, shouting victory through the "Blood of the Lamb."
James Harvey Smith
Chenango Telegraph, May 22, 1872
Mr. Smith, only the day previous to the paralytic stroke, was around our streets about his accustomed business, in his usual health and spirits, and giving promise of usefulness for years to come. The announcement of his sudden decease therefore came upon the citizens with fearful suddenness. He was the fifth son of John Smith, who removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] from Rhode Island in 1804, and who died in 1810 (1830?), leaving a family of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters. James H. [Smith] was born in November, 1804. He resided with his father until his majority, when he embarked in business for himself. He engaged in the milling business in No. Norwich, which he continued till about the time he removed to this village, about the year 1836. In 1838 he was appointed Under Sheriff and Jailor, by William Hatch, then recently elected Sheriff of this county. He served with such acceptability to his superior and the people, that upon the accession of Sheriff Halbert, three years later, he was continued in the position during the second term. While holding this position, he lost his second wife and Girard, his only son and child. Subsequently he married the widow of the late Isaac Bockee, and daughter of Jonah Poyer, both of North Norwich, an estimable lady who survives him. Upon the organization of the Bank of Norwich, Mr Smith was elected Vice President of that institution, a position which he held until his death, always discharging his duties with fidelity and to the entire satisfaction of his associates. In politics Mr. Smith was a Whig, and when that ceased to exist he allied himself with the Republican party, and cherished and advocated its principles until the last. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and in his private life was above reproach. In business he was instant in season and out of season, and by foresight in investments and perseverance and economy had amassed a handsome fortune. In his every day life he was always the same, embracing opinions which commended themselves to his judgment, and while he attached himself warmly to those friends who commended in his views who hesitated not to denounce that which he deemed false. But two brothers and one sister survive him. Nine years since all were living, and with one exception met in this village and enjoyed a last social family reunion. Nathaniel, an older brother, living at Buffalo, and Sidney, of Grass Lake, Mich., are his surviving brothers, and Minerva Anderson, of Sherburne, his sister, the latter two attended his funeral. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who mourn his departure. His funeral was attended on Saturday last from the Eagle Hotel in this village where for upwards of twenty years he had boarded. His remains were buried in the family grounds at North Norwich.
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