Obituaries (October 22)

Whitman Mowry

Feburary 11, 1843 - May 1907

Whitman R. Mowry, one of the best known and highly esteemed farmers in the southeastern part of the town passed away Wednesday night, aged 64 years.  Mr. Mowry had been a sufferer from the cause from which he died for many years, but it was only within a few weeks that his condition became serious.  For a short time he was at Faxton hospital in Utica, but on learning that an operation would only hasten death, he returned home.  Mr. Mowry was born in this town February 11, 1843, and was the son of Solomon C. and Abigail C. (Havens) Mowry.  He was married to Sarah P. Wheeler, December 26, 1869.  Mr. Mowry was an exceptionally high minded and well balanced man and although he was not in public life to any great extent, had considerable influence. For most of his life, he resided on the farm on East Hill.  However, during the years 1871-3 he was assistant postmaster under Postmaster James W. Glover. During the same years he was also town clerk and telegraph operator in the village.  He had been clerk of school District no. 15 since 1880.  He was baptized and joined the Baptist church March 15, 1863.  He was a deacon of the church since the year 1878, and treasurer for many years.  He had been teacher in the Sunday School for thirty-nine years, and had been teacher of the class with which he had been connected when he died for more than 15 years.  He is survived by his wife, mother and two brothers, Charles and Curtis Mowry.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church in this village Saturday morning, and was conducted by Rev. J.A. Hanson of Greene, assisted by the Rev. C.B. Parsons pastor of the church who was out for the first time after a short illness.  Interment was made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]

Alanson W. Powers

Norwich Sun, June 19, 1907

Alanson W. Powers, wagon maker at Oxford, lost the thumb and forefinger of his left hand in a buzz saw in his shop recently and owing to his age and loss of blood, recovery is doubtful.

Obituary

 The injury which Alanson W. Powers met with recently and chronicled in the Times last week, produced complications which resulted in his death Wednesday  night at his home in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  His age was 79 years.  Mr. Powers was one of the nine children born to Myron and Gertrude (Willson) Powers, natives of Dutchess county, who came to Norwich at an early day and later purchased a farm at South Oxford.  He attended the public schools of Greene and Norwich after which he learned the trade of a wagon maker, continuing in that business until his death.  In 1849 he located in South Oxford and built up a large carriage business, and his integrity and the excellency of his work soon became known throughout a large section of this part of the State.  In the latter days of the stage coach he was postmaster for a term or so.  Mr. Powers has acceptably filled the office of excise commissioner and other minor town positions  He was a member of the Baptist church of this village, and the oldest member of Oxford Lodge no. 175, F.A.M.  He married in 1850, Miss Emily Bartoo of Greene, who with one daughter, Miss Minnie M. Powers of Richmond Hill, and two brothers, Deloss and Orrin D., residing in Chicago, survive him. The funeral was largely attended from his late residence Saturday afternoon. Rev. C.B. Parsons officiating.  Interment was made at Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Emily (Bartoo) Powers

Chenango Telegraph, November 24, 1914

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Emily Powers, widow of the late Alanson W. Powers, died Tuesday morning at 7:45 at the advanced age of 83 years. She had been in poor health for several months and her death was not wholly unexpected.  Mrs. Powers was the daughter of Hiram and Laura Bates Bartoo of Greene, and was born at Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], on the farm now occupied by Dr. Vincent Burgess, in September 1831.  In 1850 she married Mr. Powers who died in June 1907.  Mrs. Powers descended from a long line of worthy ancestry, characteristic for their hospitality and charitable acts to others.  She was a life long member of the Baptist church having joined the church at Brisben in her youth  Since her husband's death, she has made her home with her daughter Miss Minnie Powers of Richmond Hill, Long Island, until within the last two years, she has resided with her daughter-in-law Mrs. Jessie Powers on Albany street.  Mrs. Powers is survived by one daughter, Miss Minnie Powers, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jessie Powers, and three grandchildren.  Her son Myron E. Powers died in 1900.  She is also survived by three brothers, Eli Bartoo of Greene, Jesse Bartoo of Binghamton, and William Bartoo of Winfield.  The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Jessie Powers. The services were conducted by Rev. Inman L. Wilcox, a long and cherished friend of the family, assisted by Rev. Russell A. Gates.  Interment in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 25, 1894

WILCOX:  Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 22, 1894, Sabrina [Wilcox], wife of James P. Wilcox and dau. of Gardner Stanbro, Esq., aged 52 years, 4 months.

McPHERSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1894, Mr. Mason J. McPherson, aged 34 years.

GIBSON:  Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14, 1894, Almira [Gibson], wife of Lyman Gibson, aged 80 years.

WAVLE:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16, 1894, Clyde A. [Wavle], son of Augustus Wavle, aged 5 years 6 months.

LUDINGTON:  In Boston Oct. 16, 1894, Mary A. [Ludington] wife of James Ludington of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 69 years.  Burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

PERKINS:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 9, 1894 L.C. Perkins.

FISK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 21, 1894, Grace [Fisk], only child of Sheldon and Sarah Fisk formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], aged 11 years.

BYINGTON:  In Leavenworth, Kansas, Oct. 11, 1894, Mr. Dwight Byington, aged 63 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]