Obituaries (November 7)

Peter Thomas

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

A shocking and fatal accident occurred in the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the afternoon of Friday last.  Mr. Peter Thomas, residing at Sherburne Quarter [Chenango co., NY], with a company of sportsmen, was out hunting on what is called Tilyou Hill, when accidentally stepping upon a spot of ice, concealed by the snow, he fell to the ground, discharging the contents of a double barreled gun through his head, killing him instantly.  He was removed to his residence, and an inquest was held by Coroner Van Kenrea, of Sherburne.  Mr. Thomas was a widower and left no family.  His age was not far from 30 years.

Mary Ann (Race) Willoughby

1822 - 1912

Mrs. John Bliss Willoughby died at the home of Romain Jackson Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at the advanced age of 90 years.  Mrs. Willoughby's maiden name was Mary Ann Race, third daughter of Nicholas and Ann Davis Race of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] where she was born October 8, 1822.  At 16 years of age, she was converted in a revival at the White school house below Brisbin and joined the Oxford and Greene Baptist church. She has always lived a consistent Christian, having rounded out seventy-four years of church membership.  In 1840, October 15, she married John Bliss Willoughby and came to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she has since resided.  It will be noted that the three most important events in her long life occurred in October.  Her husband who was a prominent citizen of this town died November 8, 1908.  Since 1900 she had been entirely blind, but she was a model of patience under her affliction.  She had been tenderly cared for by Mrs. Romain Jackson for nearly seven years, ad after she seemed to have forgotten almost every one else, she still remembered her.  Deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. David W. Bartle, of Buffalo; and sons, Rector W. Willoughby of Howard, Col,., and Chester B. Willoughby of Sayabec, Canada and two grandsons, Frederick S. Bartle of Buffalo, and Ralph S. Willoughby of Howard, Col.  The funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. I.D. Willcox assisted by Rev. R.A. Gates. Burial was made in the Warn-TenBroeck cemetery.

William T. Kelsey

October 1912

William T. Kelsey died at his home in this village Monday evening about six o'clock, after a long illness.  He was unconscious for some time and his death was not unexpected.  Mr. Kelsey was 60 years old, and is survived by a wife, two children, George T. Kelsey of Valley City, N.D., Mrs. Clarence Dillenbeck of McDonough, also three sisters, Mrs. Ira W Day of this village and Miss Rachel Kelsey and Mrs. John P. Moore of Binghamton, N.Y.  William T. Kelsey was born in Wyoming county, this state [NY], and when a young man moved to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] where he has since resided.  He was a carpenter and builder by trade and there are many buildings in Greene which render silent testimony to his handiwork.  For the past twenty years he was superintendent at the Greene Manufacturing company's plant. The funeral occurs this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Rev. O. Lee Warren, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Percy T. Olton of Zion church, interment in Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

TURNER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, on Monday morning, Feb. 7th, Deborah S. [Turner], wife of Lester Turner, aged 58 years.

RICHMOND:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mrs. Keziah Richmond, wife of Seth Richmond, aged 79 years.

WHITE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, George White, aged 19 years.

CHURCH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Mrs. Catherine Church, formerly of London, England, aged 76 years.

DEXTER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, Louisa L [Dexter], wife of Willis Dexter, aged 34 years.