Harriet A. Godfrey
Chenango Union, May 17, 1883
Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]: The sudden, though not wholly unexpected demise of Mrs. Harriet A. Godfrey on Monday last is a source of grief to this community. Her daughter, Alice, coming home from school after the close of the afternoon session, found her lying upon the floor without evidence of life and at once summoned assistance. Upon examination it was discovered that life was entirely extinct. The dinner table had not been disturbed since the noon day meal and it is thought that the deceased lady had been dead for several hours at the time of her daughter's arrival. being subject to heart disease, the attending physician had previously predicted the fate which befell her. Mrs. Godfrey was born in Sullivan co., N.Y., was united in marriage to W.C. Godfrey in December 1851, has resided in Sherburne with her family for the past twelve years, and was a sincere and faithful member of the M.E. Chruch in this village. As a wife, mother, neighbor and Christian her life was fruitful of kindness and good works.
Albert C. Latham
Chenango Union, May 17, 1883
Another of our old and esteemed citizens has been called to his reward. Albert C. Latham died at his residence on Monday evening last, aged fifty-five years. Deceased was the only son of the late John Latham, and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. In 1842 his father was elected County Clerk, and removed with his family to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. Since that time, with the exception of a few years spent in the west, he has resided in this village and was for a time a partner with the late Ralph Johnson in the hardware trade. In 1864 he entered the National Bank of Norwich as bookkeeper, and afterwards became teller, which position he held until a few months since, when compelled by failing health to relinquish it. In all the relations of life he was a strictly upright, conscientious man. For many years an active member of the Baptist church, he has discharged the duties of librarian and superintendent of the Sunday School with marked ability and endeared himself to this association by his consistent Christian life. As a business man he was industrious, correct and thorough. Socially, he was genial, courteous, companionable. He will be missed in our community, but how sadly in the home circle, where his stricken widow mourns his departure. Funeral services will be held at his late residence on Hayes Street, Thursday afternoon at four o'clock, Rev. H.A. Delano officiating.
Walter A. Potts
Chenango Union, May 17, 1883
On Friday evening last, Walter A. Potts, for several years foreman of the bridge corps of the N.Y.O.&W railroad, with headquarters in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where for a few months past he had been engaged in the flour and feed business. His remains were taken to Pennellville, Oswego County, his former home, on Saturday evening. A special train left this station on the N.Y.O.&W. road at nine o'clock on Sunday morning, with some thirty-six Knights of Norwich Commandery, of which deceased was a member, and a number of others for Pennellville, where the funeral was to take place in the afternoon. Other members of the order took the train at stations on the route. The remains were conveyed from the residence of his brother-in-law to the little village church, in charge of the Sir Knights, who were joined by members of other Commanderies, and by some fifty members of Phoenix Lodge of Masons, as well as by a number of railroad employees from Oswego and Fulton. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends from the surrounding country. An able discourse was delivered by Rev. A.J. Hutchins of Syracuse, whose closing remarks relating to the order there represented were timely and touchingly expressed. At the close of the services, those of the knights Templar were performed by Past Em. Sir 13 Gage Berry, as Commander, and Sir knight Whitman Clarke, as Prelate. A quartette composed of Messrs. Ed L. Nash, J.B. Merrick and Clarence Cary, of this village, and Charles Hurburt, of Sherburne, added to the interest of the services, both at the church and at the cemetery, by their singing of the appropriate odes. A large number of citizens accompanied the remains to the cemetery, where they were deposited in the family lot, the impressive Templar burial service being conducted by the proper officers. The train returned after the services reaching Norwich at 7:30. Deceased was an active business man, and was much esteemed by all who knew him. he was marred some three years ago, and his wife died four months after the marriage. his age was thirty-six years.
Jennie E. Dexter
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegrpah, November 7, 1883
Jennie E. [Dexter], only daughter of George W. and Pardetis Dexter, died at her father's residence at 1:30 o'clock A.M. Deceased was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] September 6, 1868 and hence was in her 16th year. When she was about three years old her parents removed to Guilford, which has since been her home. For nearly five weeks she had been confined to her bed with chronic laryngitis. She was apparently improving until the Sunday preceding her death and it was not until Wednesday that her physician lost hopes of her recovery. Jennie was a general favorite with her companions, and by her quiet and lady like bearing she won the esteem of her seniors. It can be truly said of her that she always acted as she thought was right. When such as one falls, silence most becomes us, tears are the most befitting eulogy. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. P.R. Tower, at the M.E. Church on Sunday. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends. At 12 o'clock the remains were borne up the aisle by the remaining members of the Sunday School class of which she was a member, following these came the relatives and immediately after them the public school in a body. A soon as the casket had been placed in position Misses Anna Warrener and May Dickinson stepped forward and placed upon the lid a beautiful floral cross, a tribute from the teachers and pupils of the school. The services were of a very impressive nature and scarcely a dry eye was to be seen in the audience. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were born to the cemetery accompanied by the relatives, friends and school. Here was committed to the earth "dust to dust, ashes to ashes," the body of one who was true to herself, true to her friends, true to her God.
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