Obituaries (September 6)

Eunice Beardslee

Norwich Sun, February 22, 1929

Another old citizen of this village passed away the last of last week.  Miss Eunice Beardslee died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Maria Harrington.  Miss Beardslee was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Beardslee and was born 84 years ago.  Her father's home was on the corner at Hoboken where Mr. Dixon now lives.  In her earlier life she was a music teacher.  Later she built a home on lower South street where she lived until within a few days of her death. She was an interesting woman, keeping keen track of the things going on about her.  In spite of deafness which had been for many years, she was always ready for a visit and always carried with her a tablet and pencil, so anyone might talk with her easily on paper and her quick humor, and understanding made a conversation with her a thing to be remembered. She was sick only a short time, death coming more as the result of a general breaking down than from any acute disease.  The funeral was Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harrington.  Dr. Gifford of St. Andrew's church, of which Miss Beardslee was a member, officiated.

Alfred Corbin

Chenango Union, November 13, 1890

East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alfred Corbin, who has been sick for a long time, died on Tuesday last.  His funeral was held at his late home on Friday, Rev. Mr. Billman, of Oxford, officiating.  Mrs. Corbin's father, Mr. Van Wagenen and his daughter, of Jersey City, were present.  Mr. Corbin was a man of sterling integrity and of a genial, pleasant disposition, and was highly respected by the community where he has lived from boyhood.  His bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of all.

Sarah E. (Van Wagenen) Corbin

April 16, 1846 - October 1911

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Corbin, who had been in feeble health for several months, died at the family residence on Clinton street at 11:35 o'clock Monday morning in the 66th year of her age.  Mrs. Corbin was born April 16, 1846, at Jersey City Heights, N.J., and was the daughter of Jacob and Jane (Van Buskirk) Van Wagenen.  Her marriage to Alfred Corbin of McDonough occurred during the year 1870, and immediately after she went with him to reside on the Coville farm near East McDonough. The death of Mr. Corbin occurred about 22 years later.  He was a descendent of the Tracy family, his mother being a niece of Uri Tracy, a missionary to the Indians and the first principal of Oxford Academy, who came to this village in 1791.  Soon after the death of her husband, Mrs. Corbin came to this village to reside.  She was one who enjoyed a quiet home life, devoting her time to her children and to acts of charity. She was a friend and neighbor whose passing away will be deeply felt.  Mrs. Corbin is survived by three children, William H. Corbin, Mrs. Willard E. Cronk and Miss Grace J. Corbin, all of this village; and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Wilson of Irvington, N.J.  The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home, Rev. Inman l. Willcox, D.D., officiating.  Interment was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]

Alice (Eddy) Smith

1851 - 1911

Mrs. Alice E. Smith, widow of the late William A. Smith, died at her home in New Brighton, Staten island, Saturday, Feb. 25, aged 59 years.  Mrs. Smith leaves one son, Charles Smith, Syracuse, and one daughter Nellie Smith, of New Brighton.  the remains were brought here on Sunday afternoon and the funeral was held Monday afternoon at the residence of H.C. Dent at 2:30, Rev. Geo. R. Foster officiating.  Interment was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

John W. Manning

1837 - 1911

John W. Manning of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], well known in this section of the county, died Friday, October 20, aged 74 years.  Mr. Manning was the son of Ira and Mary (Treadway) Manning and was born in the year 1837  He was educated in Oxford Academy, where he made a number of friends during his school life in this village. He married May 9, 1866, Martha W. Hull of this town, youngest daughter of Alanson and Wealthy (Warner) Hull.  Mr. Manning was a kindly man and a good neighbor, and one who was highly esteemed.  He was a consistent member of the Congregational church for a great many years.  He is survived by his wife and children, Frank, Elizabeth and William; one daughter, Mary, died in 1889.  Also a brother, Ira D. Manning, and a sister, Mrs. Allen Napier, both of Greene. The funeral was held at the Congregational church in Coventry Monday afternoon, Rev. S.A. Warrender officiating.

Franklin Mudge

February 13, 1911

Franklin I. Mudge died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.L. Andrews, February 13.  Mr. Mudge suffered from a stroke of paralysis last August and was after that time confined to his bed until the end came.  Deceased was born at Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY] May 20, 1833, and spent  the early part of his life in that vicinity.  Later on he resided at Oxford, Coventry and Harpursville. About sixteen years ago he buried his beloved wife, and after that he made his home among his daughters, spending the greater part of the time with his daughter in Bainbridge.  Mr. Mudge was a good citizen, honorable and upright in his dealings with men and had many friends.  He united with the Baptist church at Harpursville many years ago and was a consistent and devoted follower of Christ until death.  Four sons and -?- daughters mourn the [passing of their father.]