Obituaries (August 29)

Margaret (Richmond) Church
1840-1912

Mrs. Margaret Church, whose home was on the Tyner road, died shortly after 10 o'clock Monday evening following a few days illness with pneumonia.  Her age was 72 years.  Mrs. Church was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Richmond, and was the widow of Edwin W. Church, whose death occurred several years ago.  She was a member of the Congregational church in this village, and a woman who was held in high esteem by those who knew her best.  She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Ray and Frederick Church, and Miss Ella Church.  Also by six sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Annette Church, Mrs. Edwin Van Valkenburgh, Mrs. Emma Simmons, Mrs. H.E. Ingraham, of Oxford, Mrs. H.E. Ingraham of Oxford, Mrs. James Barrows of McDonough, and Mrs. C.P. Sharp of Smithville; Wm. L. Richmond, Geo. H. Richmond and Orla Richmond of Oxford. The funeral was held at one o'clock today at the house, Rev. Inman L. Willcox officiating.  Burial was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Syndonia (Gleason) Church
1836-1923

Mrs. Syndonia Gleason Church, widow of the late George W. Church of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adelbert Cornish LaFayette, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, aged 87 years.  The body will be brought to Oxford this Friday afternoon and a prayer service will be held. Burial will be made in Riverview [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Dr. John W. Thorp

1839-1911

Dr. John W. Thorp, for fifty years a teacher, physician and highly respected citizen of this village, died at his residence on mechanic street [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] at noon today, aged 72 years.  He was ill only about five days with pneumonia.  Dr. John Warren Thorp was born at Booth Bay, Maine, April 20, 1839.  He was educated at Bowdoin College, graduating in the class of 1861.  In that year he came to Oxford as an assistant teacher in Oxford Academy under the principalship, of David G. Barber, and later became principal of the school, a position he filled acceptably for several terms.  On the change to a Union School and Academy Dr. Thorp became a member of the Board of Education and its president for several years.  At the time of his death he was a trustee of the Memorial Library, an office he held form its foundation.  After about six years of teaching he studied medicine with the late Dr. S.F. McFarland, completed courses in the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York city and the medical School of Maine, beginning the practice of medicine in this village in 1868.  He has been a deacon of the Congregational church and its clerk for many years.  Dr. Thorp married May 9, 1865, Charlotte M. Brown of this village, who died January 20, 1907.  As a teacher Dr. Thorp was beloved by his pupils; as a physician he was skilled, kind and considerate; as a citizen he was esteemed and his counsel often sought, and his religious life was a model one. The doctor was public spirited and gave freely of his means in aid of Oxford's institutions and enterprises.  Always pleasant and agreeable it was a pleasure to converse with him, a trait that made life long friends on first acquaintance.  Our village has cause to mourn the death of one of its finest citizens.  The children of Dr. and Mrs. Thorp are:  Rev. Willard B. Thorp of San Diego, Cal., Rev. Charles N. Thorp of Chelsea, Mass., and Mrs. Mark K. Law, deceased. Besides the sons, Dr. Thorp is survived by two sisters, Misses Emily D. and Caroline Thorp, of Booth Bay, and three grandchildren, John Law of Brooklyn, and Willard and Margaret Thorp of Chelsea. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the house.

Charlotte (Brown) Thorp

Chenango Telegraph, January 22, 1907

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Charlotte Brown Thorp, wife of Dr. J.W. Thorp, died at her home on Merchant street, Sunday morning.  She was forced to undergo an operation recently, but had seemed to be recovering until last week when she began to fail rapidly.  When it was seen that her death was imminent, her children were sent for.  Rev. Charles W. Thorp, pastor of the First Congregational church of Chelsea, Mass., arrived early Saturday morning.  The other son, Rev. Willard B. Thorp, pastor of the South Congregational church of Chicago, did not reach here until the 4:20 train Saturday afternoon.  His mother seemed to live by sheer force of will until he reached her bedside. After talking with him for a short time, she became unconscious, and remained so until her death Sunday morning, at 5 o'clock.  Mr. Thorp was born in Oxford and passed all her life here.  Her father was a well known merchant on Main street.  Her mother died early and her father married again.  Mrs. Thorp as a girl is well remembered by many as a sunny, bright child. She graduated from Oxford academy, and married Dr. J.W. Thorp, then principal of the academy.  Beside the sons already mentioned, there is a daughter, Mrs. Mary Law, whose husband is a professor in a New York school.  Her bereaved husband, who is one of the best known physicians of this locality, commands a widespread sympathy from a large circle of friends.  Mrs. Thorp has, with him, been an active worker in the congregational church in Oxford, being a leader in all the woman's work.  She was seen at all social gatherings and was active in every public work.  Some time ago she was much interested in the Woman's Relief corps.

Julian Williams Lindsay

Chenango Telegraph, January 22, 1907

North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was greatly shocked Sunday noon to hear of the rather sudden and untimely death of Julian W. Lindsay of malignant scarlet fever, after an illness of only one day Julian Williams Lindsay was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Lindsay and was born in this place June 21, 1902.  Julian will be greatly missed not only in his own home, where he was the pride of his father and mother's heart, but by all who knew him.  Being of a pleasant and loving disposition he made many friends who were always pleased to see him.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Lindsay and his grandfather, Julian Williams, to whom are extended the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Burial was made this morning in Riverview cemetery.  On account of the severe nature of the disease, there was no public funeral.

Flora Felt

Chenango Telegraph, January 22, 1907

North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  This whole community is saddened by the death of Mrs. Flora Felt which occurred after a brief illness Thursday evening last.  She was but 26 years old and is survived by a daughter, 8 years of age.  Her father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Frink and Mrs. Robert White of Norwich, and a grandmother, aged 90 years, also survive her.  Funeral services were held Sunday morning, Rev. G. Grotsinger officiating.  Interment was made at South Plymouth [Chenanog Co., nY]