Obituaries (July 8)

Lena Turner Evans Case
Bainbridge News, June 10, 1937

Mrs. Lena Turner Evans Case passed away May 31 at her home in North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] following an illness of long duration.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 3, at Colwell Brothers' Chapel, with the Rev. Bradford Tite, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, officiating, followed by interment in the family plot in St. Peter's cemetery.  Mrs. Case was born in Bainbridge on August 9, 1866, the daughter of Dormer M. and Elizabet Turner Evans.  Her ancestors were among the first settlers of Bainbridge and came from Vermont, one of whom was Major Henry Evans, who arrived here with his family in 1789.  Major Evans had patents of land granted him here form Vermont and he settled on the east side. The homestead farm is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, two and a half miles above the village.  Mrs. Case was a life long resident of this village and received her education in the public school here.  For many years she conducted a millinery shop at her home in North Main street.  On September 28, 1892, she was untied in marriage with Clarence Perry Case, whose death occurred Oct. 13, 1930.  Mrs. Case was one of the organizing members of Ag-wron-doug-was Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and while she had discontinued her membership some time ago, she continued her interest in all the chapter's activities.  Since 1921 Mrs. Case had spent the winter months in Florida and her death came shortly following her return this year.  Immediate members of the surviving family are a son, Clifford Case, and an only brother, W.D. Evans, of Bainbridge.

Nelson Hawkinson

Bainbridge News, February 11, 1943

On Saturday Feb. 6, occurred the death of Nelson Hawkinson, of East Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]at the age of 83 years.  Mr. Hawkinson was born in Sweden and came to America when a young man, first living near Windsor. Then nearly 60 years ago, he and his wife came to Bainbridge, living on the Campbell farm on the east side of the river.  Mrs. Hawkinson died in 1915. He later married Mrs. Minnie Aylsworth, who gave him constant and loving care through many months of suffering.  For several years he was caretaker of the park, and sexton of St. Peter's Church and adjoining church yard.  He was a member of St. Peter's Church and faithful to its services as long as health would permit.  He is survived by his wife, nieces and one nephew.  The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Moore, rector of St. Matthew's Church, Unadilla, officiating.  Burial will be in St. Peter's Churchyard [Bainbridge] later.

Alice (Couse) Shaver

Bainbridge News, April 8, 1943

Mrs. Alice Couse Shaver passed away Thursday, April 1, 1943, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wiley Foster.  Mrs. shaver had been in poor health for many years but slowly grew worse during the Winter.  She celebrated her 80th birthday, Mar. 16, 1943 after being confined to her room. She was alert and interested in the everyday happenings and activities of her family and friends to the day of her passing.  Mrs. Shaver was born in Whitman, in the Town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], on Mar. 16, 1863.  She was the daughter of Hosea B. and Hannah Better Couse.  During her girlhood she spent most of her time in and around Bainbridge. She was untied in marriage to James E. Shaver, Jan. 8, 1884. To them were born five children, one dying in infancy. Those living are Lewis E. Shaver, of the Town of Davenport; Mrs. Wiley Foster, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Irene Ryder, of Albany; Mrs. L. Ethel Christian of Bainbridge. Five grandchildren survive; Mrs. Thomas Davidson, of Bainbridge; Mrs. William Heeney, of Albany; Clyde Ryder, of the U.S. Armed Forces; Mrs. Harry Mills, of Afton; and Mrs. Clayton Bennett, of Bainbridge; and eight great grandchildren; one half-brother, Hosea B. Couse, of Scranton, Pa.; and one half-sister, Mrs. W.D. Mackley, of Endicott; two step-brothers, L.W. Getter of Bainbridge; and Crawford Getter, of Sidney; also several nieces and nephews.

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1872

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, 1872, Alexander Tucker, aged 64 years.

In St. Louis, Mo., April 2d, Harmonia Badger, aged 66 years.

It Otego, April 17th, Catharine Cole, wife of Zephaniah Cole; aged 82 years, 6 months and 12 days.

Death to her was a welcome guest,

Who came to lead her to her long sought rest,

What others shrink from, she with gladness hails,

Death is but life where trustful hope prevails

Bainbridge Republican, May 4, 1872

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Job H. Knickerbocker, aged 16 years, 5 months, 5 days.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mr. E.G. Waters, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 8th, Ellen [Nash], wife of Lewis Nash.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], John Carr, aged 60 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, Bessie L. [Willey], daughter of Leaforest and Celia Willey, aged eight months.

Twas a lovely babe that we buried there,

With her marble cheek and her silken hair,

The beautiful brow of the sleeping child

Spoke a thoughtful brain and spirit mild.

Her beautiful hands together were clasped,

As a spring bouquet they gently grasped.