Obituaries (July 6)

James Conant Fosbury
Bainbridge Republican, April 20, 1872

In Memoriam:  The following is taken from the Daily Press of Iowa City, of April 8th, 1872:  "On Saturday occurred the death of James Conant Fosbury, in Iowa City, after an illness of thirteen weeks.  Mr. Fosbury was born in Chenango Co., N.Y., July 8, 1809, and came to this city in 1857. In 1862 he enlisted in the gray beard regiment and was mustered into service on the 31st of Oct. of that year, and followed the fortunes of his regiment during it three years service.  Mr. Fosbury was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and was known as a good and worthy citizen.  He was buried with military honors under the auspices of the G.A.R."  The deceased was son of Stephen Fosbury and brother of Reuben C. Fosbury, Esq., of Bainbridge.

Peter Snay

Bainbridge Republican, May 4, 1872

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Peter Snay, who was buried last week, was one of our oldest inhabitants perhaps the oldest in town.  His age was not far from 110 years.  He was the father of 21 children.

David Pearsall

Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1878

David Pearsall, a respected resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and at one time Supervisor of the town, died at his residence on Tuesday morning of this week, aged 56 years.  His funeral took place on Wednesday, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

Charles Pearsall

Afton Enterprise, Nov. 25, 1897

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hon. Charles Pearsall, who had been an invalid for the past three months, entered into rest on Wednesday at the age of 82 years.  He leaves a large circle of friends and relatives.  Especial sympathy is felt for the deeply afflicted widow, the son, Frank Pearsall, and daughter, Mrs. P.H. Parker.  He had been a strong man, physically, mentally and religiously and for many years was a very active and earnest worker in church and public affairs.  Until stricken this summer with physical debility he had continued to do a large share of the farm work with his son.  He had served in the capacity of assemblyman and various town offices.  About 1843 he united with the 1st Congregational church of this place and had since been one of the most influential members and until unable to attend he was almost invariably present at the various services in connection with the church and Sunday school, and contributed much to their prosperity and the advancement of religion in regard to church or local affairs and his able counsel was often sought.  Forty years he served as society clerk, a number of years as deacon and for over thirty years was a teacher in the Sunday school.  A sincere Christian, a kind and loving friend, a neighbor, husband and father has passed away and a vacant place is left that cannot be filled.  He bore with Christian patience his long and at times intensely painful illness, but as the days passed he longed to go home to his Savior. Though he can be with us no more, the influence of such a life will long continue. The funeral was held Saturday, conducted by his pastor Rev. R.C. Lansing.  Cor. Times.

Charles Cumber

Afton Enterprise, December 28, 1911

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles Cumber died at his home here Wednesday p.m. after a long illness. Funeral at the house Friday p.m. with Rev. C. Sommerson of Coventry officiating.  Burial at Coventry.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Hinman and Mrs. Elmer Shapley, both of this town.

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, April 20, 1872

In Otego [Otsego Co., NY], April 5th, 1872, of consumption, Miss Ellen Hubbell, aged 19 years and 9 months.

In North Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], April 6, Wm. M. Gay, aged 51 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co., NY], March 30, Deacon Amos Hoyt, aged 76 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co., NY], April 1st, Wm. Queal, aged 80 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], John Musson, aged 75 years.