Obituaries (November 9)

W.R.B. Wing

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

W.R.B. Wing of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], was found dead in his bed, at the residence of his mother, in that village, on the morning of the 3d inst.  He had retired the night before, in his usual health, and not appearing at breakfast, he was found dead in his room.  He was 42 years of age, and had been engaged in business as a druggist for a number of years.  Mr. Wing had many acquaintances in this vicinity.

Alfred Harris

Chenango Union, November 13, 1884

Coroner Avery, of this village [Norwich, NY], was on Sunday last called to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to hold an inquest in the case of Alfred Harris, aged seventeen years, who was shot that morning by his brother, William Harris. The facts are substantially as follows.

Mrs. Harris, widow of George Harris, formerly of Oxford, was employed in the family of Clarence Rowe, a farmer of Guilford, as a domestic, and her son Alfred was also in his employ. William resided in New Berlin, and was visiting his mother and brother.  The young men had hunted together on Saturday, and proposed to go out again on Sunday morning.  While Alfred was at the barn doing the chores, William got down his gun and stood at the door, talking to his mother, who was admonishing him not to hunt on Sunday.  He said the gun was not loaded and playfully pointed it at poultry around the yard, then towards his mother.  Soon Alfred came from the barn, climbing over the door yard fence, when William turned and said, "There comes a bird over the fence," and taking aim, fired, the charge of shot striking Alfred in the left cheek, passing backward and upward, lodging in the base of the brain, killing him instantly.  the verdict of the coroner's jury was in accordance with the facts, accidental killing.  William, who had been under arrest, was released after the inquest.  He is almost crazed over the affair, declaring that he thought the gun was not loaded, and there is no reason to think otherwise.

Harriet (Pellet) Barnes

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 29, 1890

This most estimable and highly respected lady died at her residence in South Broad Street, Thursday morning.  She has been in delicate health during the winter.  Thursday morning about 1 o'clock, her daughter went to her room ad found her resting quietly.  when seen again, she had passed away.  Mrs. Barnes was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and was the daughter of Asa Pellett, one of the pioneers of this county, who settled in Norwich in 1805.  In her youth she was united in marriage to Hon. Samuel H. Barnes and began married life in the old homestead located in East Main Street.  In 1860, Mr. Barnes was elected Canal Commissioner on the Republican ticket, but died suddenly the week after election at the comparatively early age of 52 years.  For twenty or more years Mrs. Barnes continued to reside in the old home until she removed to her late residence in South Broad Street.  there were born to her six children, four of whom Mrs. Hattie Pothon, of New York, Miss Ida P., Mrs. Fred P. Brooks and Mr. George H. Barnes, of this village, survive.  One son, Henry and a daughter, Ella, wife of Hon. John W. Church, died some years ago.  Mrs. Barnes was the sister of the late Asa Pellet, of Plymouth, whose demise was recorded last week.  Of a family of nine her sister, Mrs. Olendorf, is the sole survivor.  Her funeral will be attended Saturday at 2 P.M.

Joseph Juliand

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

Joseph Juliand, a prominent citizen of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and well known in the County, died at his residence in that village Sunday morning last.  Mr. Juliand went to his room Saturday night at about eleven o'clock, and as his family supposed had retired as usual to rest.  The next morning, however, the attention of his son in passing the door of his father's room was arrested, and entering the room he found the deceased upon the floor in an unconscious state.  A physician was immediately called, but he was already beyond relief, and survived only a few minutes after he was first found.  When first discovered the lamp was burning in his room and the bed had not been disturbed, a part only of his clothing was removed, and everything indicated that Mr. Juliand had been suddenly stricken down, probably with apoplexy.  The deceased was 73 years of age, and the second of five brothers, four of whom survive him, the eldest being Col. Richard Juliand of Bainbridge.  He represented this County in the Assembly, in 1827, and again in 1831 and 1832, and although he always sustained himself with honor in all place of public trust, he will be best remembered as the upright citizen, the correct man of business, and the courteous Christian gentleman, always welcome in the social and domestic circle in which he moved.  Mr. Juliand was but once married, and survived his wife, who was the daughter of the late Erastus Perkins of this village, where he always kept his acquaintance fresh, and where many who knew him well, will mingle their sincere regrets at his loss, with those of his bereaved family ---Oxford Times, 16th.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 23, 1870

Suddenly, in this village [Greene, NY], on Sunday morning last, the 13th inst., Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 73 years.  This community has had most startling illustrations recently of the solemn truth that "In the midst of life we are in death."  While the body of one prominent person was draped for the tomb, awaiting entrance into "the narrow house appointed for all living," another conspicuous citizen, neighbor and friend is stricken down without a moments warning, retiring for the night not to an earthly rest, but to that repose and sleep which the blessed and faithful in Christ enjoy till the great waking "when all that are in their graves shall hear the Savior's voice and shall come forth."

Joseph Juliand has been known to this community for about half a century as one of its prominent business men who has been successful, yet with unblemished integrity, true and just in all his dealings, faithful in all the varied relations of life that he has filled.  He was a Warden of Zion church at its first organization and ever sought by his influence, efforts and means to advance its prosperity.  He took a deep interest in the legislation of the diocese, and was a frequent delegate at the Conventions of Western New York, having important positions on the Committees through which its business is initiated and conducted.  He was also a Trustee of the General Theological Seminary, and had but recently returned from one of its most important sessions.  Col. Juliand was twice a member  of Assembly from this district.  For many years he has been a Trustee of Hobart college, and has been one of the delegation to the General Convention of the church.  His strict integrity of character drew towards him through a long business career a sentiment of wide and deep respect.  He was ever faithful in attendance on the Church's ordinances, and was never kept from his place in the appointed services, save by absence from home or sickness.  His religious character was marked by thorough earnestness and sincerity.  He had solemn and strong views of his Christian duties, and could not be shaken in his purposes in what he deemed to be right.  It is difficult to realize that we shall no longer hear his voice nor witness his presence in those solemn sacraments and services to which the church calls her children.  But we trust that he has passed to higher worship, even to the presence immediate of Christ and His Redeemed ones in heaven.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

GRAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, Mrs. E.D.G. Gray, aged 59 years.

HAYES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mrs. Catharine Hayes, aged 35 years.

ARMS:  In Ancram, Columbia Co., N.Y., Feb. 3d, Anna E. [Arms], wife of Edward P. Arms of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 33 years.

PAUL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, of consumption, Mr. Oscar Paul, son of the late Thomas Paul, aged 25 years.

SACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Oliver Sackett, aged 74 years.

BENEDICT:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Susan L. [Benedict], wife of Chester Benedict, aged 39 years.

RODMAN:  In Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], Jan. 25th, Mrs. Eliza A. [Rodman], relict of the late Daniel Rodman, of Albany, formerly of Oxford, aged 85 years.

HEBBARD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, Henry A. [Hebbard], son of John B. and Nettie H. Hebbard, aged 19 months.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, Miss Lucina Rogers, aged 44 years.

STRONG:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary Jane [Strong], youngest daughter of Wm. and Mary Ann Strong, aged 6 years.