George B. Throop
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 8, 1897
After many days, lengthening into weary weeks and months of suffering, death came last Monday morning, November 29, 1897, at 3:40 as a welcome release to George B. Throop, at his home on Railroad street in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. While returning from a neighbor's house one Sunday evening early in March last, he slipped and fell upon the ice, causing a fracture of the hip, from which he never recovered. Intense suffering and at last death were its results. George B. Throop was a son of Silas Throop and was born in New Berlin, [Chenango Co., NY] December 16, 1833. All his life has been spent in this town and Pittsfield, with the exception of the years he gave to the service of his country. September 2, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Crumb of Norwich, who died September 8, 1890, aged 57. To them were born two children, Eugene W. of Newark, N.J., who survives, and Mrs. Nettie A. Lent, who died November 23, 1894, aged 26. Mr. Throop also leaves one brother, T.C. Throop, of Camden, N.J. Mr. Throop enlisted in Company F, of the famous old 114th regiment. This company was recruited from Sherburne and New Berlin, and was mustered on the 13th day of August, 1862. After leaving Baltimore the regiment formed a part of Banks' expedition, and Company F, after reaching New Orleans, did guard duty at Jefferson, La. was at Brashear City, participated in the campaign in the Techs country and first smelled powder at Fort Bisland. Toilsome marching and countermarching followed and then came the siege of Port Hudson. It was there that Mr. Throop, in returning from one of the skirmishes which were so frequent, received an injury to his spine, from a fall, which placed him for months in the hospital at Baton Rouge and from which he never fully recovered. he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve corps. April 22, 1864 at New Orleans, and received an honorable discharge in July 1865. Funeral services were held at is late residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. E.A. Bacon officiating. There was a large attendance of neighbors and friends, and members of Lewis E. Tew post, G.A.R. who had so faithfully cared for their comrade during his illness. Interment was made in St. Andrew's cemetery with the last sad rites of the G.A.R. ritual, and the cold clods of earth beat the last tattoo over the remains of one whose life was in accord with the words of Micah of old "And what doth the lord require of thee, but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." New Berlin Gazette.
Ezekiel Harrington
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 8, 1897
Ezekiel Harrington, one of the oldest inhabitants of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly at his home about three miles north of that village on Saturday afternoon about four o'clock. He had been in his usual health up to an hour before his death and did the usual amount of work about his home. Shortly after noon he complained of a severe pain about the chest. After taking some medicine he laid down on the couch and for a time felt some better. A little before his sudden demise he sat up and for a time it was thought he was fully recovered from his bad feeling, when he suddenly dropped over dead. Mr. Harrington was in his 81st year and was one of their most honored townsmen. He was born in Sherburne and had always resided there. He was a farmer and a staunch Republican. He was twice married. His first wife died a number of years ago and some two years after, he married a second time. He is survived by his second wife, four sons, and daughters. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church of that village. His funeral will be attended from his late home this (Tuesday) afternoon.
Caroline Pratt White
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 8, 1897
Mrs. Caroline Pratt White, widow of the late Dr. Devillo White, died at her home in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday night at 11:30 in the 94th year of her age. At the time of her death she was the oldest person living in Sherburne. Some three weeks ago she fell and injured one of her hips, since which time she has gradually grown worse to the end. She was a remarkable woman and retained all her mental faculties until a few days before her death. She was a daughter of the late Joshua Pratt, and was born in the year 1803. She is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. M.D Botsford, wife of the cashier of the Sherburne National bank, and two brothers, Joshua Pratt, president of the Sherburne National bank, and Talcott Pratt, a farmer, who resides just across the river. She was a member of the First Congregational church of that village.
William A. Sage
Chenango Telegraph, December 24, 1920
William A. Sage, one of Norwich's best known and most popular residents died at the Matterson hospital Wednesday morning, aged 76 years. Mr Sage suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago, and all that medical skill and tender care could accomplish proved to no avail. The deceased was a traveling salesman, and probably no man on the road was more popular, better liked by his associates, and held in higher esteem than "Billy" Sage. He followed this occupation until about five years ago when he retired, and has since lived on South Broad street. Mr. Sage was fond of horses in his younger days, and even until his sickness he could be seen driving up nd down the streets of the city. He was a horseman of much ability, delighted in the sport of racing and for several years often drove in races. He was a familiar figure to Norwich residents, "Billy" Sage for he admirable qualities and his kindly disposition. The deceased was a member of Norwich lodge of Elks, the Norwich Club and Norwich Lodge, F.&A.M. The only survivors are a sister, Mrs. Mary Hopkins of Norwich, and a brother, the Rev. James Sage of White Plains, N.Y. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence, with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. Committal services at the grave will be in charge of Norwich lodge, No. 1222, B.P.O.E.
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