Obituaries (June 20)

Cornelia Sheffel

Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Mrs. Cornelia Sheffel died in great peace, in Clay, Onondaga Co., N.Y., on the 8th of December, 1848, aged 88 years.  She was converted to God, and joined the M.E. Church, in Brothertown, Oneida co., nearly fifty years ago.  In 1822 she removed to Clay (then Cicero) in which place she remained till the day of her death, which was peaceful and tranquil, as had been her life, for nearly half a century, while endeavoring, under all circumstances, to adorn the doctrine of God her Savior.  I have seldom conversed with a person of her years, who exhibited such strength of mental energy, and animation in religious devotion, a sure evidence, as we conceived, that the Savior whom she sought and loved in the prime of her days, and served to old age, was the joy and admiration of her heart, down to, and while crossing the Jordan of death.  Of course, the great multitude of friends and relatives she has left behind, "sorrow not, even as those which has no hope."  E.W.R. Allen, Liverpool, March 28, 1849

Jared A. Bailey

Norwich Sun, June 28, 1926

Jared A. Bailey of 46 Fair street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] died at his home early Monday morning after a lingering illness.  he was born in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], February 14, 1863, and was therefore 63 years of age.  He had been confined to his bed since February.  Mr. Bailey had spent his entire life in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., nY] with the exception of the past eight years, during which time he had been a resident of this city.  He had followed the carpenter trade, and was a member of Carpenters' Local 310.  He was also a member of the New Berlin lodge of masons.  The deceased is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Charles Howe of New Berlin, also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, the Rev. W.A. Ashmore officiating with burial at South New Berlin.  Friends are asked to omit flowers.

Edward E. Murray

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 5, 1949

Edward E. Murray passed away at his home in Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday Apr. 21.  Final rites were held from the Rockdale Community Church on Saturday, Apr. 23, at 2 p.m. and burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Murray was born on July 28, 1896, the son of Minnie M. (Borden) Murray and William H. Murray.  He was a member of the Rockdale community Church, and the Borden Hose Co., of Rockdale, and the Mt. Upton American Legion, who provided a military funeral.  Bearers were members of the Legion.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Minnie M. Murray of Rockdale, a brother, Darius C. Murray, and several nieces and nephews.  Several attended the service from Guilford.

Death Notices

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 5, 1949

The body of Julia Sutton Morse, age 92 years, was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] from New Haven, Conn., and laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery on Apr. 16.

Thursday morning the body of Leo C. Winsor, whose death occurred Jan. 22 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and laid to rest in the family plot.  Lynn L. Seymour was in charge.