Obituaries (December 5)

John Willcox

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 5, 1898

Our entire community was moved on Sunday afternoon last when it was announced that John Willcox had just died from pneumonia.  John Willcox has been identified with the business and other interests of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] for more than 60 years.  longer than any other man now living in the township.  He was an undertaker by trade, starting in business here in 1832, and during his long business career here, is said to have had charge of the funeral arrangements for more than 2,000 people, an unprecedented record.  He had always enjoyed a robust constitution and prided himself on his general good strength, so long maintained up to the time he began gradually to fail about a year ago.  He last week contracted a severe cold which developed into pneumonia on Saturday which with a complication of other diseases caused his death on Sunday as above stated.  His death will fall with peculiar weight upon his close associates, who all admired him for his congeniality and many manly traits.  Especially will he be missed by the younger class and the children who have learned to love him and honor him for his many kind words and actions, and they will cherish his memory for many years to come. Cheerful, happy, kind and industrious, he was universally esteemed by a very large circle of acquaintances.  Deceased was born on the Gardner Willcox farm, about one and one-half miles northwest of this village February 27, 1812.  He married Sarah [Brooks], a sister of Isaac and Nelson Brooks (the latter now deceased) who died October 8, 1872.  He leaves to mourn his loss, two daughters, Aveline, wife of the late Gardner Wilson and Etta J., the wife of the late D.J. Preston, both of Chicago, and Walter G. who has always resided at the homestead with whom his father had made his home.  The funeral was held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. Henry W. Dowding of the Congregational church. The burial was in the Willcox ground on the Earlville road.

Marion Smith Willcox

Chenango Telegraph, March 19, 1918

Smyrna:  Marion Smith of Ithaca, N.Y. became the wife of Abel Comstock Willcox in September 1906.  After her husband finished his law course at New York university, they settled in Norwich and later removed to Rochester.  Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Willcox returned to Smyrna and after a time Mrs. Willcox succumbed to the long illness which resulted in her death last Tuesday night.  Mrs. Willcox was a woman of strong and beautiful character--a devoted wife and sweet mother.  Her every thought centered in her three little sons and the hospitable, Christian home she graced so well.  Her long period of acute suffering is over and she has passed on to peace and understanding at last. The sympathy of a community is extended to the bereaved husband and motherless boys. The funeral was held at the house at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon; interment on Sherburne West Hill.  Besides Mr. Willcox, her sons, Abel Jr., David and John, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Simpson of Washington, D.C. who came on to attend the last rites.

Abel Comstock Willcox

Norwich Sun, October 25, 1918

Abel Comstock Willcox passed away at his home in Smyrna Sunday night in the full flower of his young manhood.  He was 34 years of age and leaves behind him a wife and three young sons who are now both fatherless and motherless.  Abel C. Willcox was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], the eldest son of Gardner N. and Sarah Comstock [Willcox].  At a very early age he showed decided precocity in his studies and his easy and brilliant grasp of hard subjects was a source of speculation and wonder to his instructors. At the age of 17 he entered Cornell university and there was known as a "star" student.  He graduated from here with the highest honors and immediately entered upon the study of law in the college of the city of New York. Before completing this course he was married to Miss Marion Smith of Ithaca who died last March after a year of terrible suffering. To his wife in her last days, the husband gave tenderly and tirelessly of his time and strength.  He ministered to her needs as  a mother would have done and never counted the price. After being admitted to the New York bar, Abel Willcox practiced for a few years in Norwich then removed to Rochester where he became research lawyer for the Lawyers' Cooperative company there.  His own health broke down several years ago and he was obliged to get out of his confining work in Rochester.  He moved his family to Smyrna two years ago where he sought less arduous professional duties and more outdoor work. The automobile agency of G.N. Wilcox and son was formed and Mr. Willcox became demonstrator for their cars. The illness and death of Mrs. Willcox followed, leaving the three boys. To them the father gave in the abundance of his beautiful love and affection.  Always kind, always cheery, always strong in the face of cruel adversity--he was the admiration of all those who knew the cross he so patiently bore. Early in life he had taken the vows of the church and his character in truth seemed ever founded and modeled on that of his Heavenly Father.  Four weeks ago, Abel Willcox was united in marriage to Lydia Bartlett.  He shortly became a victim of the influenza scourge and after a vain but gallant fight, his tired body succumbed.  A whole community will miss his quiet, unassuming presence; his family will miss the strong son, the beloved husband, the most understanding of fathers, the dearest of brothers.

Servant of Good--well done!

Rest from thy loved employ;

The battle fought, the victory won,

Enter thy Master's joy.

Samuel Wilcox

Norwich Sun, May 24, 1921

Smyrna:  The sad news of the death on Tuesday, May 17, 1921, of our former townsman, Samuel Wilcox, at his home, 7 Roosevelt street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], following an illness of only two weeks of pneumonia was received here with real regret by his many friends.  Mr. Wilcox was born just north of this village December 17, 1855, on the Wilcox homestead which has been in the family over one hundred years and which is now owned by his son, Harrison J. Wilcox of Binghamton. Samuel was the second of four children born to Robert H. and Mary Ferris Wilcox and was a respected and honored resident of the town until 1881 when he moved with his family to Oneonta, where one year later he entered the employ of the D and H railroad with whom he remained about thirty years serving twenty-five years as engineer and being obliged to retire a few year since by reason of an accident which injured one arm to such an extent that he was unable to longer perform his duties.  He always retained a lively interest in railroading and kept well in touch with the progress of affairs in that line, enjoying a wide acquaintance both among the operators and officers who held him in the highest esteem.  Always retaining a keen interest in the home town and its people, he loved to return to visit with acquaintances of former days among whom he was always more than welcome.  Those who are left to mourn the passing of a good man are one son, Harrison J. Wilcox of Binghamton, one brother, J.M. Wilcox of Smyrna, seven grandchildren of Binghamton and a host of friends throughout the central part of the state. Private funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday and interment made beside his wife and daughter on Sherburne West Hill on Thursday.

Robert Willcox

Norwich Sun, September 18, 1934

Smyrna:  Robert Willcox, a native and for many years a resident of Smyrna, passed away at Faxton Hospital at Utica [Oneida Co., NY], the last of the week and the remains were brought to Smyrna for funeral services in the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Mr. Willcox was the son of late Charles and Samantha Briggs Willcox and was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] 80 years ago.  His first wife was Anna Sabin, who with a daughter, Ernestine, passed way in California some years ago.  A son, Charles is also deceased, while a second wife survives at Utica, which has been his home for several years.  Interment was made in the Willcox cemetery on the Smyrna-Earlville road.

Marriages (December 4)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

HICKS - RACE:  At the M.E. Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 15th, by Rev. WA. Wadsworth, Mr. Charles Hicks to Miss Emma M. Race, all of Norwich.

LOVELAND - MONROE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Prince A. Loveland, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Mary L. Monroe, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]. 

OTIS - DOWN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, by Rev. Father O'Connal, Mr. John Otis, of Norwich, to Miss Ellen Down, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

WESCOTT - DOING:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. William J. Wescott, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ann E. Doing.

MOFFETT - COOLEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. William H. Moffet, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa H. Cooley of Oxford.

BENEDICT - MYERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 6th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. O. Benedict of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Orelia E. Myers, of Oxford.

CARNCROSS - CRUMB:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. J.W. Barr. Mr. Jacob H. Carncross to Miss Louisa Crumb, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

BRAND - CARD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Daniel S. Brand, to Miss Calphurna C. Card, both of Smyrna.

Chenango Union, March 30, 1870

BRYANT - FOOTE:  In North Norwich, March 21st, by Rev. F.B. Pock, Mr. Calvin Bryant, to Mrs. Emily E. Foote, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BASSETT - CRANDALL:  At the Chenango House in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 23d, by Rev. Sam. Scoville, Mr. William J. Bassett, to Miss Dell S. Crandall, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

KENYON - SMITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 15, by Rev. C.W. Burt, Mr. Benjamin Kenyon, to Miss Ellen Smith, all of McDonough.

STAFFORD - HORTON:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by R.W. Osgood, Esq., Mr. Elmore Stafford, of Preston, to Miss Hattie Horton, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

ROOT - SCOTT:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, by Chauncey Carrier, Esq., Mr. Vurne O. Root, to Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

NEWTON - DAVIDSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, by Rev. W.W. Andrews, Mr. James M. Newton, to Miss Emma Davidson.

ROBB - NICHOLS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, by the same.  Mr. John Robb of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Ellen L. Nichols, of Afton.

PARSONS - HUMPHREY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 10, by the same, Mr. Miles L. Parsons, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma C. Humphrey, of Afton.

PERKINS - CLOSE:  At the residence of Mrs. A. C. Allen, in Washington, D.C., March 22d, by Rev. Mr. Gibson, Mr. Warren Perkins, of Washington, to Mrs. D.T. Close, formerly of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, April 6, 1870

HOLBROOKS - BROOKS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Gilbert F. Holbrook, to Miss Elisabeth A. Brooks, all of Norwich.

BOSWORTH - CRANDALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, by Rev. W.A. Wadsorth, Mr. Ivan Bosworth, to Miss Fannie Crandall, all of Norwich.

BENNETT - STILLMAN:  In Verona, N.Y.[Oneida Co.], March 29th, by Rev. H. Stillman, Mr. Albert Bennett, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rosalie Stillman, of Verona.

WILDMAN - NEWTON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Mr. Elijah Wildman of Pitcher to Miss Elsie L. Newton, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

BUELL - SIMMONS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Lewis T. Buell of King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sue O. Simmons of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].

Obitaries (December 1)

Delos Francisco

1832 - 1897

At his home in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at 6 o'clock Thursday evening, July 29th, Delos Francisco answered to the last roll call after a sickness of nearly a year.  He was about 65 years of age.  During the war he was a member of the 5th New York Heavy Artillery.  At the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864, the color bearer was shot down.  Delos Francisco caught up the colors and was at the head of the company with them when taken prisoner.  He was confined in Salisbury prison for five months, returning home a physical wreck, and he never regained his former health, although he was able to be around and do considerable work on his farm.  There is no doubt but his last illness was the result of his prison life which left its mark on every man who entered them.  He was also a member of H .H. Beecher Post G.A.R.  Deceased leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Delia Herrick of Sidney and Mrs. C.F. Bentley of Bainbridge, all of whom were with him at the last hour.  As a citizen his life has been that of an honorable, upright gentleman, respected by all.  The funeral will be held Sunday at the Union Valley M.E. church of which he has been a faithful member for many years.

Funeral of Delos Francisco:  The funeral of Delos Francisco, who died at his home in West Bainbridge last Thursday, was held at the Union Valley church Sunday afternoon at 1:30.   There were nearly 400 present besides 30 old soldiers who came to pay their last respects to a good soldier and citizen.  Among those present were two veterans who were in the southern prisons at the same time the deceased was, one of them being taken prisoner at the time Mr. Francisco was and confined in Salisbury prison.  Rev. C.H. Sachett officiated and the interment was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.

Willis Bishop De Munn

February 2, 1866 - May 19, 1894

DE MUNN:  In Scranton [PA], May 19, 1894, Willis Bishop De Munn at the home of his sister, Mrs. H.E. Griffin.

The funeral services of Willis B. De Munn were held at the home of his sister, wife of Druggist H.E. Griffin, on North Main avenue yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  The beautiful service of the Episcopal church was read, Rev. George E. Guild of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Excellent music was rendered by Messrs. H.R. Hurlbutt and Evan Gabriel and Misses Catherine Gabriel, Carrie Miller and Helen Hurlbutt.  The pall bearers were:  Joseph Scharer, Eugene Corwin, A. K. Detweller, Stanley Silkman, Clint Silkman, Victor Arnold. The floral tributes were many and beautifully arranged.  Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.  Scranton Republican.

Oscar D. Olendorf
1839 - June 26, 1894

The village of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], in the death of Oscar D. Olendorf has lost one of its active and well-known residents.  As builder, cabinet maker and post master he came in contact with many people and will be missed from the haunts of men.  He was for many years in delicate health, and with great courage and persistence pursued his vocation under limitations that were little understood by the public.  He was a man of large general information and often surprised the writer of this note by his acquaintance with recondite facts.  He became a member of the Presbyterian church in 1868.  The last months of his life were full of pain, and under the stress of a complication of diseases, he finally succumbed.  His devoted wife may rejoice that she was permitted to minister to his wants to the very last.  It is a singular coincidence that but four weeks had elapsed since the death of his brother, Albert Olendorf.  He died the 26th of June at mid day and was buried from his late residence of the 28th.  [Buried Nineveh Presbyterian Cemetery]

Albert M. Olendorf

Afton Enterprise, May 31, 1894

Last Saturday morning as L.J. Poole, A.M. Olendorf and son, Daniel Olendorf, who reside in the town of Afton about 1 or 1-1/2 miles this side of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] on the east side of the river, were at work in Mr. Poole's woods.  Mr. A.M. Olendorf was struck by a falling tree and instantly killed.  It seems that the deceased was chopping down a tree, which, in falling, split up some twenty feet or more, and in getting out of the way he mistook the direction which it would fall and got directly under it. The unfortunate man was struck on the right shoulder, breaking one arm, both collar bones and his neck, causing instant death.  Coroner P.A. Hayes, of Afton, was immediately notified, but on reaching the scene of the disaster and learning the facts, concluded that no inquest was necessary.  Deceased was fifty years of age, and was highly respected by his friends and neighbors.  He leaves a wife and five children two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, and the remains laid to rest in the Nineveh Cemetery.

Marriages (November 29)

Bennett - Mix
Married June 6, 1894

Yesterday at the First Baptist church [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] a brilliant social event took place in the marriage of Dr. Ernest L. Bennett to Miss Leafie D. Mix, both of this city.  The church was crowded with the friends of the contracting parties.  The ceremony took place promptly at 1 o'clock.  The church was prettily decorated with flowers and potted plants.  Mr. Ralph Kilmer presided at the organ, and as the bridal party marched to the alter the march from Lohengrin was played. First came the ushers, Harry Perkins, Esq. Albert Barnes, Esq., Mr. Charles H. Loveland, Mr. George Johnson, Mr. William Wortell and Mr. Albert E. Barnes. Then came Miss Mable Adams as flower girl, followed by the bride and Miss Katie Tucker of Owego, the bridesmaid. The bride was met at the altar by the groomsman and his best man.  Mr. Curtiss Burlingame. Rev. Benj. L. Herr performed the marriage ceremony. The bridal party and friends repaired to the home of Dr. Bennett, No. 273 Chenango street, where an informal reception was held.  Mr. and Mrs. Bennett left for a short wedding tour after which they will be at home to their friends at 273 Chenango St. 

Clark - West

Married April 24, 1894

On Tuesday, April twenty-fourth at half past five, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis West, occurred one of the prettiest weddings of the season, it being the marriage of his daughter, Miss Carrie West, to Mr. Charles J. Clark, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Linus B. Clark of this place.  The parlors and hall were elaborately decorated and a most unique feature of the decorations were artistically constructed gates of laurel which separated the parlors. A large company of guests had assembled in the parlors, and soon after half past five the exquisite strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Miss Francis Orcutt of Unadilla sounded through the rooms and the bridal party entered the parlors, preceded by two pages, Masters Francis West and Ralph Curtis, who unloosed the gates swinging them open for the party to pass through. After them came Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark and Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett, followed by the bride and groom, then the ushers. The bridal party took their places at the end of the parlor. The impressive marriage service was read by the Rev. A.W. Ashley.  The lovely bride wore a superb cream satin and China silk gown, en traine, with waist trimming of costly lace, combining at the same time elegance and simplicity.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and wore in her hair a spray of delicate rhynscopermums.  Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Bennett, who attended the bride, were recently brides themselves, and wore their white wedding gowns.  Mrs. Bennett carried a beautiful bouquet of red roses and Mrs. Clark one of yellow roses.  The misses Minnie Brown, Bessie Cooper and Jennie Ashley acted a maids of honor.  They were attired in beautiful white gowns.  After the ceremony the happy couple received the hearty congratulations of their friends, after which an elaborate supper was served by a caterer from Hotel Bennett of Binghamton.  The wedding gifts displayed in the dining room were many and costly.  Conspicuous among them were pieces of dainty China, cut glass, many pieces of silver ware and elaborate embroideries.  The happy couple left on the evening train for Binghamton, enroute for Newport News and Old Point Comfort, Va.  A large company of friends gathered at the station, to wish them God speed amid showers of rice and hearty good wishes.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

FRASER - DAVIDSON:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 23d by Rev. Mr. Taylor, Mr. John W. Fraser, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah E. Davidson, of Binghamton.

ROBINSON -COOPER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] March 1, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Dr. R. Woodward Robinson, of New York City to Miss Calanthia Cooper of Bainbridge.

RILEY - KELLY:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], Feb. 28thg, by Rev. B.F. McLoghlin, Mr. William Riley, of Cortland, to Miss Mate Kelly, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, March 13, 1870

CLINE - HOLDREGE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Edwin Cline of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeline Holdrege, of  McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

THURNAU - POTTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 15th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Charles F. Thurnau, to Mrs. E.G. Potter, all of Greene.

STEARNS - SOULE: In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, by Rev. J. Mills, Mr. John H. Stearns, of DeRuyter, to Miss Nettie Soule, of Otselic.

MORRISEY - FREDENBURGH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. P.J. Morrissy of Troy to Miss Ellie S. Fredenburgh, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

STILLMAN - GRANT:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] March 16th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Mr. Thomas W. Skillman, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Tryphena A. Grant, of Pitcher.

Obituaries (November 28)

Charles Foote
26 October 1843 - 21 April 1905

On Easter Sunday there was held at Judson Burton's, the funeral of Mrs. Burton's father, Charles Foote, who passed away after a long and painful illness resulting from cancer in the stomach.  The deceased was 60 years of age and had been nearly a life long resident in this section [Coventry, Chenango Co., NY] and was much respected by all who knew him, and will be missed by his many friends.  He was married to Ruth Laman, who died a few years ago [7 May 1900] and he is survived by four children, Fred, of Franklin, Will Foote and Mrs. Judson Burton of this place, and Mrs. Olin Pierce of Coventry. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. McIntyre of this place and interment in the Coventryville cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Burton's home has been the scene of much sickness and death of late, this being the third funeral there in less than six months.  The other two deaths being Charles Foote's father, Robert Foote [5 November 1904], and Mr. Burton's aunt, Miss Annice Burton [13 December 1904].  [Note:  Charles, Robert and Ruth Foote buried in Coventryville cemetery, Chenango Co. NY].  Annice Burton buried in Yaleville cemetery, Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]

Elisha Vanderhule
14 September 1830 - 14 July 1905

Elisha Vanderhule, who for the past year has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. John Matteson on Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died last evening at the advanced age of eighty-four.  The funeral will be held Saturday at the Matteson residence and interment in the Afton cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Vanderhule prior to coming to this village lived for years at Middlebridge.  [Note:  Buried Eastside Cemetery, Afton, NY]

Edwin Mead
23 February 1827 - 13 February 1895

Mr. Edwin Mead died at his home near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, aged 68 years.  The funeral services were held at his late residence the 26th, Rev. Mr. Perrine of the Episcopal church, Guilford, officiating.  Mr. Mead was a life long resident in the neighborhood where he died, respected and beloved by all who knew him, as shown by the large concourse of friends and old neighbors who came for miles around to pay their last respects to his memory.  He was quiet and unassuming in his manners, but had a kind and pleasant word for everyone.  He was strictly honest and true in all his dealings with his fellow men, willing to do by others as he would like to be done by.  He will be sadly missed by his many friends and his family.  he leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his loss, who have the sincere sympathy of all.  [Note:  Buried Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford]

James Yale
7 October 1824 - 9 April 1895

After a long, distressing illness, James Yale passed to a peaceful death April 9th, aged 71 years.  He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 7, 1824, and lived the greater part of his life on the same farm, being the home which his father settled in early life. He was the last of his family, all having died.  Mr. Yale was widely known, being interested in so many industries, in Bainbridge, an officer in the National Bank and an upright honest citizen.  He had been deacon of the Baptist church here 12 years, always faithful to all the appointments of the church and above all else enjoyed the singing as very few do.  He sang in the choir as long as he went to church, and after his failing health wanted someone to sing to him.  His funeral was largely attended Sunday afternoon, services conducted by Mr. Edward of Colgate University, burial in Cooper cemetery [Guilford, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 30, 1870

TEW:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] March 16th, Mr. George Tew, aged 53 years.

PARK:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] March 20th, Mr. John F. Park, aged 51 years.

HODGES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] March 10th, Adelia [Hodges], daughter of Alexander Hodges of Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], aged 27 years.

MILLER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] March 20th, Louise [Miller] daughter of John and Alvira miller, aged 21 years.

BARSTOW:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 12th(?), Lydia P. [Barstow], wife of Chauncey Barstow, aged 42 years.

BAKER:  In Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. Theodore Baker, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 44 years.

Obituaries (26)

Bertha G. Hancock

July 8, 1877 - Jan. 20, 1895

There occurred in our village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], last Sunday morning, one of the saddest events we have ever been called to chronicle.  Miss Bertha G. Hancock who had been ill for nearly two weeks, but was thought to be rapidly improving, suddenly grew worse on Saturday and, in spite of all that medical skill could do, died at ten o'clock the following day.  Miss Hancock was born in this place July 8th , 1877, and has passed her entire life here.  She was a young lady much beloved, and her death is a great shock, not only to the family but to the community at large.  Her funeral will be held from the M.E. church of which she was a devoted member today at 10:30 o'clock.  The family have the sympathy of the death of the entire community.

Lines written on the death of Bertha G. Hancock by Mrs. C.E.C.

Oh, ye winds whisper it softly;

A loved one has gone to rest;

Bertha is quietly sleeping,

Pillowed on Jesus' breast.

We ask, why did she leave us?

That, we cannot understand;

But we shall know hereafter,

When we join that heavenly land.

She is happy with her Saviour,

Though we mourn for her today,

And, if faithful, we shall see her,

When this life has passed away.

She has gone to live with Jesus,

Free from every care and pain;

She has left this World of sadness,

There with Jesus Christ to reign.

Samuel Gilmore

July 29, 1827 - January 5, 1895

Samuel Gilmore, a much respected resident of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], departed this life to a higher and better [place] on Saturday night last.  His loss will be greatly felt by a large circle of friends, as he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to every good cause.  He will be especially missed in the M.E. church of which he was a consistent member and one that was always present when health permitted.  He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has the sympathy of the community.  His funeral was held on Tuesday at 12 o'clock at the house and 1 p.m. at the church.  A large concourse of people were in attendance.  Rev. T.F. Hall officiated, interment in the West Bainbridge cemetery.

Sophronia Thomas

died November 22, 1894 

Mrs. Sophronia Thomas, widow of Edward Thomas, died at her home on corner of North Main and Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Nov. 22, 1894, aged 68 years.  Mrs. Thomas was an invalid for several years.  Her last illness was protracted and painful, yet born with Christian fortitude and resignation  Funeral services were held at her late residence, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. T.F. Hall officiating, assisted by Rev. R. H. Stearns.  Interment in the Episcopal church cemetery.

John A. Green
died December 28, 1894

The death of John A. Green, a highly respected resident of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], occurred at that place at 3 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Green was born in Port Dickinson 44 years ago and by his upright dealings and friendly manners has won for himself a large circle of friends who will be pained to learn of his death.  He was an earnest member of the Baptist church.  A wife and one daughter, his mother and sister.  Mrs. Olendorf of Nineveh, survive him.  The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the burial will be in the Chenango Valley cemetery.  Undertaker Cornell will have charge of the obsequies.

Hattie Hovey

1889 - 1897

A gloom was cast over this community Thursday when it was learned that Hattie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hovey, was dead.  She had only been sick a few days which makes it doubly sad.  She was only eight years old and a very bright child.  The service was held at the house Sunday, Rev. Mr. Percy of Masonville officiating, burial at Afton [Chenango Co., NY - Glenwood Cemetery].

In her little narrow casket

Sweetly little Hattie rests,

Snow white hands are gently folded

On her silent little breast.

Never more will pain or sorrow

Come to cloud our darling's brow,

In lands of saints immortal

She is ever happy now.

How we miss our little treasure

And so lonely seems the day,

Little dresses now are folded

Little playthings laid away.

But we hope in yon bright heaven

With our love done yet to dwell,

God gave, He took, He will restore,

He doeth all things well.  

Obituaries (November 24)

Stephen K. Willcox

Norwich Sun, March 15, 1935

Stephen K. Willcox, a prominent resident of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday noon, March 8, 1935.  He was a son of the late Thomas L. and Catherine Buell Stover Willcox and was born August 10, 1858 in the town of Smyrna on the farm settled by his grandparents, Lillibridge and Anna Hoxie Willcox, who came to Smyrna from Rhode Island in the year 1798.  Mr. Willcox was always a strong Republican and began serving that party early in life.  In 1887 he became a member of the Chenango Republican County Committee, serving one year as chairman since which time he held the position of secretary and treasurer of the committee until ill health caused him to resign in October, 1931.  He held the office of justice of the peace for over a term of 40 years, besides holding many other town offices, and served on many town and county committees.  For two terms he was the efficient treasurer of Chenango county, receiving handsome majorities at each election.  He attended three presidential inaugurals and attended, as delegate, a number of national, state and judicial conventions.  He received his education in the district and village schools and the Eastman Business college in Poughkeepsie.

In 1872 he became a breeder of choice White Leghorn fowls exhibiting his birds and winning premiums in New York city, Washington, Pittsburgh and many other leading cities and shipping eggs and fowls to many points in the United States as well as to Canada, Trinidad, Germany, Ireland and South Africa.  He was also a breeder of Cheviot sheep. Mr. Willcox was a life member of the American Cheviot Society and of the American Devon Cattle Club and a life member of the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.  He was a prosperous farmer and supervised the farm owned in partnership with his brother, W.R. Willcox, a lawyer in New York city.  Mr. Willcox was very philanthropic, befriending many in need of funds and kindly deeds to the betterment of humanity, and the community in which he lived.

August 11, 1910, Mr. Willcox was united in marriage with Frances Ellena Coy, a teacher of the public schools, and daughter of Franklin D. Coy, deceased, and Helen Goodrich Coy.

The funeral which was largely attended was held from the Old Homestead Monday, March 11, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. C.W. Hoag, of Endwell, former pastor of the Smyrna Methodist Episcopal church, who baptized Mr. Willcox in that faith a few years ago, officiating, assisted by Rev. Paul L. Hulslander.  The pall bearers were Irving D. Tillman, James S. Flanagan and Fred Mallory of Norwich, Harry J. McDaniel of Sherburne and Clark Tinker and Earl Fargo of Smyrna.  The beautiful floral tributes manifested the high esteem in which Mr. Willcox was held.  Interment was made in the family plot in Sherburne West Hill cemetery.  He is survived by his wife and two brothers, Arthur L. Willcox of Smyrna, and William R. Willcox of New York city, neither of whom was able to attend the funeral on account of illness, and a niece Josephine and one nephew Frederic Willcox of New York city.

Bethiah Hatch

Chenango Union, April 13, 1870

The venerable Mrs. Bethiah Hatch, widow of the late Daniel Hatch, who died last Saturday at her residence near Eaton village [Madison Co., NY], was one of the ancient landmarks in the population of our town. She was born in Hillsdale, Columbia Co., and during her girlhood removed to Oxford, Chenango Co. where she married her husband.  In the year 1797 she accompanied him to the farm on which she afterwards spent her life and where she died, near the old Pettis factory, between Eaton and Hamilton villages.  At that time this whole region was almost an unbroken wilderness and Mr. and Mrs. Hatch reached their destination, where she resided for seventy-three years, by the aid of marked trees.   Mr. H. survived her husband nearly thirty years, and during her active life took in the various social and religious affairs of the day.  Morrisville Observer.

Daniel S. Brand

Chenango Union, September 15, 1892

We regret to announce the death of Daniel Brand of West Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], which took place on Sunday morning at his late home.  Mr. Brand was an esteemed citizen and well liked by all, having always been a resident of the town.  He was a Democrat of our old school, and was always very much interested in the party's welfare and was one of the best workers.  His age was 52 years.  He leaves a wife and two sons, who have the sympathy of all.  the funeral will be held on Tuesday at one o'clock.

Nathan Jerome Brand

Chenango Telegraph, January 30, 1920

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  N. Jerome Brand, a life-long resident of this town, died at his home west of this village at an early hour Tuesday morning after an illness covering a period of several months.  Mr. Brand was a son of the late William and Mary Brand and was born on the Weaver farm now occupied by Mrs. Stella Weaver, west of this village on December 1, 1841, and at the age of nine moved with his parents to the neighborhood where he has since made his home and where he died.  Mr. Brand was a man who had many warm friends and had filled many important town positions of trust, among which were highway commissioner, assessor and excise commissioner and always dispatched the duties of office with ability and discretion  One son, William, who with his wife has cared for him during his last months, survive.  The funeral was held from his late home on Friday at one o'clock and the remains placed in the vault at the Sherburne Hill cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 30, 1870

PURDY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, after a brief illness, Hon. Smith M. Purdy, aged 74 years. The funeral will take place at his late residence, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

CARRINGTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] March 29th, Mr. J. Dwight Carrington, aged 26 years.  His remains were taken to Baldwinsville, Onondaga Co., for interment.

BROWN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Frank Eugene [Brown], son of Jesse Brown, aged 17 years.

BROOKS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 22d, Mr. Charles W Brooks, aged about 45 years.

TANZY:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, Miss Jane Tanzy, aged 20 years and 1 month.

THORP:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st, Mr. Weston Thorp, aged ? years.

Obituaries (November 23)

Frank H. Smith

Chenango Union, January 21, 1876

In Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 17th, of small pox, Mr. Frank H. Smith, aged 22 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  The announcement of the death of young Smith, which was received by his father, C.A. Smith, Esq., of this place, on Monday evening last, caused a feeling of sadness among the relatives and friends of the deceased.  He will be remembered as a former resident of this village, and a genial companion and warm-hearted friend.  In the summer of 1874 he married Miss Jennie Milner, of this village, and soon afterwards removed to Ohio. At the time of his death he was employed in a clothing house in Cincinnati.  His friends have received no particulars of his death, with the exception of the dispatch received on Monday evening from Mr Thomas G. Harron, of Cincinnati.  His brother, John Smith, left on Tuesday morning, and will accompany the stricken widow to the home at her friends in this village.

Jacob Schorn

Chenango Union, January 21, 1876

In St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 10th, of paralysis of the brain, Mr. Jacob Schorn, son of S. Joseph Schorn, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 27 years.  Deceased will be remembered by a large circle of acquaintances in this vicinity as an estimable young man, and his early death will be sincerely mourned. The St. Paul Dispatch of the 10th inst., makes the following mention of his death:

"Jacob Schorn, a tobacconist at No. 74 West Third Street, died this morning of paralysis of the brain.  Mr. B. was born in Cologne, Prussia; came to this country in 1857, became a citizen of St. Paul in 1868.  Married a daughter of J.S. Phillsbrook, Esq. of Minneapolis.  Has been sick for nine weeks and leaves a wife and three children.  Funeral tomorrow and the body taken to Minneapolis.  Mr. Schorn was a good man, a member of the German Society amiable in the business walks of life, a kind friend and a devoted husband."

Ira P. Rich

Chenango Union, January 13, 1876

RICH:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, 1875,  Mr. Ira P. Rich, aged 65 years, 10 months and 19 days.

If life is only a preparation for death, and that preparation consists in living uprightly, and leaving behind an unspotted character, then the subject of this memoir did not live in vain.  Ira P. Rich was born in Worcester county, Massachusetts, February 9, 1810.  When he was only a year old, his parents moved to South New Berlin, in this County, and purchased the farm south of Ambler's Settlement.  Here his father lived and died, and here he grew up from childhood, and passed his entire life.  In 1841 he married Fannie F. Freeman, of Cooperstown, Otsego County.  Five children were the fruit of this union, two sons and three daughters.  Two of the daughters died before the age of womanhood; his wife died in 1864; and the remaining three children - Palmer C., Ransom and Angelia E., still live together in possession of and occupying the homestead their grandfather purchased over sixty years ago.  Thurs far nothing has separated the family but death.

Mr. Rich was highly esteemed in the community, as a Christian, upright and benevolent man.  He was particularly a friend to the poor, and pecuniary assistance from him was never sought in vain.  As a public officer, he had the confidence of all who knew him.  All objects of public interest received his attention and support.  He met nothing with brawling opposition, but everything like ostentation and parade he shunned with instinctive abhorrence.  All his acts had the charm of simplicity, and his words the merit of truth.  He will ever be remembered by his fellow townsmen as a men who was always faithful to his responsibilities, and true to his public trusts.  He was a man of but few words, but modest and unassuming in all his actions and bearings, yet he imposed no restraint on the sociality of those about him; on the contrary, he entered into it with genial humor and quiet enjoyment, and his native goodness of heart expressed itself in the few words he spoke.

His health has gradually failed for the past year, yet he continued to go about the farm as usual, until the 25th of November; from that time he was obliged to keep the house, his chair, and last his bed; and although he was encouraged some by his physician, he well knew that the final hour was about to come, and he waited with calm, Christian resignation, and passed peacefully away, December 28th.  In his death his family have suffered an irreparable loss, and the community a man of sterling worth; but believing as we do in the immortality of the soul, and justice meted out to us in another world, we feel that a good man has gone to his reward, and that his spirit is now where a tear is never shed and a sigh never heard.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

MALLORY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, Miss Libbie A. Mallory, formerly of Greene, aged 27 years.

WOOD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Atala [Wood], eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Wood, aged 26 years.

EDDY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, Mr. Charles C. Eddy, aged 40 years.

HENRY:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, Dr. Graham Henry, aged 59 years.

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 13th, Mr. Nathan Smith, aged 80 years.

BURROUGHS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook), March 19th, Mrs. William Burroughs.

BLAKE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Mr. Ithuel Blake, aged 79 years.

TURNER:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], March 12th, Judith [Turner], wife of John Turner, aged 79 years.

FINCH:  In Franklin, Pa., Feb. 3d, Mr. Samuel Finch, aged 87 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].  He was a soldier in the war of 1812, held a Lieutenant's commission, and served his country thirteen months.

Marriages (November 21)

Wescott - Reynolds (Golden Wedding)

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles Wescott, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Sally Reynolds, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They settled in the east part of this town, in the neighborhood where Mr. Wescott was born and reared, and there they have ever since resided, respected by the entire community, among whom they have passed so many years.

On Saturday last, the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, there took place at the homestead, a pleasant family reunion--some thirty of their descendants and relatives assembling to congratulate the aged couple--and many valuable tokens of affection and regard were presented them on the occasion.  The day was a happy one for all present, and old and young alike entered heartily into its enjoyment.

Mr. Wescott is now 77 years of age; the age of his wife is 70.  Both enjoy good health, and Mr. W. may be considered a remarkably vigorous man for one of his years.  "Uncle Charles" is well known to all, as an unequalled player upon the fife; and from the time he was ten years of age up to the present writing--a period of sixty-seven years--he has played his favorite instrument at the "musters" and "general trainings" regularly; not a year has been missed by him.  He is now a member of the Regimental Band of the 103d Regiment, National Guard; and that he may be spared for years to come, to take his accustomed place in the ranks, is the wish of every one.  In politics, Mr. Wescott has always been a sound democrat.  He has been a constant subscriber to the Union since its commencement, and to the Journal for many years previous. We hope to welcome him, upon his weekly calls at our office, for a long time to come.

Charles Wescott - Obituary

Chenango Union, July 20, 1876

Something like a year since, we chronicled the fact that "Uncle Charles" Wescott, a well known resident of the east part of this town, was prostrated by a paralytic stroke; and from that shock he never recovered, although he was able to be about his home, and recognized friends who visited him--he at times experiencing slight spasms--until the 28th ult, when he was again prostrated; and from that time until his death, which occurred on Friday afternoon of last week, he was unconscious of all that transpired about him, he gradually sinking to his grave.

Deceased was born in Connecticut, in 1793.  When he was fifteen years of age, his father, Amos Wescott, removed to this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and located on a farm near the present family homestead.  In the fall of the same year, Charles, with his younger brother, the late Daniel K. Wescott, came to their Chenango home on horseback.  On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles was united in marriage to Miss Sally Reynolds, in Guilford.  With the exception of a brief residence at Rockwell's Mills, where he followed his trade as a clothier, and a residence of two years upon a farm in Masonville, he with his wife resided in the immediate neighborhood of the little farm upon which they settled thirty-two years ago, which has since that time been their home.

When ten years of age, "Uncle Charles" commenced playing the fife for military parades, and from that time until last season he never missed a "muster" or a "general training" of the military to which he was for years attached.  He was a member of the Old Martial Band, and the notes of his fife were familiar to old and young.  For  a number of years previous to his death, he was a member of the 103d Regiment, National Guards.  He was one of the oldest Masons in the county, having been a member of Chenango Valley Lodge, of Oxford, which surrendered its charter many years ago.  Devotedly attached to the order, he was rarely absent from the ranks in later days, on funeral or other occasions; and it was one of his oft repeated requests, that he might be buried by his brother Masons, and that his military brethren might escort his remains to their last resting palce.

The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon last, not only by his old neighbors and friends, but by the citizens of this village. A number of members of Norwich lodge of Masons were in attendance, as well as a squad from Company E, 103d Regiment, National Guards, Capt. R. M. Shoales.  Proceeding to a point a short distance below the cemetery, they were met by the funeral procession, and, led by the Old Martial Band, the remains were escorted by his military and Masonic brethren to the grave, where Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Rector of Emmanuel Church, conducted the funeral services.  A dirge was then played by the Band, followed by a hymn by Messrs. Cary, Brown and Latham, of the Glee Club, which closed the exercises.

During his long life, deceased was remarkably active and vigorous. Genial in all his relations, generous to a fault, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, he was esteemed by all who knew him, and although not unexpected, the announcement of the death of "Uncle Charles" will cause a feeling of sadness in the breasts of his many friends at home and abroad.  He leaves surviving him his aged widow, with a daughter and three sons, Mrs. E.T. Hayes of this village, Dr. G.R. Wescott, of St. Paul, Minn., Paul L. Wescott, of this place, and Charles A. Wescott of California--all of whom were present at the funeral.

In politics Mr. Wescott was a life long Democrat.  For many years he was a subscriber to the Norwich Journal, and his name has appeared upon the lists of the Union from its first issue until the present time.

The family of the deceased desirous to express their thanks to the Masons, the Military and the Band, for their attendance at the funeral.

Sally (Reynolds) Wescott - Death Notice

Chenango Union, November 7, 1878

WESCOTT:  At the residence of her son-in-law, E.T. Hayes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, Mr.s Sally Wescott, widow of the late Charles Wescott, aged 78 years.

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Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

BARROWE - LEACH:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Orlando Barrowe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie H. Leach.

RICE - GREEN:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W. Reddy, Mr. Ambrose W. Rice, Jr., to Miss Sarah L. Green, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BUTTS - MERRITT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Gardner Butts to Mrs. Amanda M. Merritt, all of Smyrna.

SPENCER - UPHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Henry D.F. Spencer, to Miss Sarah J. Upham, all of Greene.

WALES - HAIGHT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nathan G. Wales, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Haight, of Greene.

ROYS - PADGET:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Samuel N. Roys, to Miss Esther Padget, both of Oxford.

Obituaries (November 20)

Elijah Kenyon
Brookfield Courier, January 9, 1889

Elijah Kenyon, one of the pioneers of this section, died at his residence in the western part of this town, Sunday evening, January 6th, aged 81 years and 6 months.  Mr. Kenyon was born in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and came with his parents to this town when he was but seven years of age, and has since resided here.  He married Eliza, daughter of Rodman Knowles, with whom he lived fifty-five years, and who still survives.  He was a thrifty farmer, having by years of patient toil accumulated a competency.  He leaves one son, Adelbert E. Kenyon, who has resided with and cared for him in his declining years. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Joseph Knowles, of Smyrna. The interment was made in our village cemetery.

Eliza Kenyon

Brookfield Courier, February 10, 1892

Eliza Knowles Kenyon died at the home of her only son, Adelbert E. Kenyon, Feb. 5th, 1892.  Her life began over 80 years ago and the changes the years had brought were received with patience.  More than fifty years ago she was married to Elijah Kenyon and from that time till her death she had resided on the same place.  To the union there were born children, only one of which reached mature years.  Some two years ago her husband, with whom she had lived so long, passed to his rest.  She had been an invalid to a certain degree for some time, but was very industrious working a while and resting a while.  Patience and a kind heart were her special characteristics.  She found vent to the latter by furnishing a home to orphan children till they were able to care for themselves. Belonging to the society of Friends she proved herself worthy of the name by her many kind acts. While she had been feeling poorly of late there was no apparent cause for anxiety until shortly before her death, being confined to her bed but one day. She leaves besides the son above referred to a maiden sister and numerous relatives to mourn a good woman gone.  the funeral service was on Sunday, the 7th, many relatives, friends and neighbors being in attendance.

George Rockwell

Chenango Union, January 10, 1895

Our community was greatly shocked last Wednesday (December 26) by the accidental shooting of George Rockwell, the nineteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rockwell, who reside about two and one-half miles south of this village on the Willett road.  Mr. Rockwell and his other son had gone to McDonough, Leaving Mrs. Rockwell and George alone on the palce.  About eleven o'clock young Rockwell started for the river for the purpose of securing minnows for bait, carrying his gun, fishing net, axe and other tools.  In passing through the gate from the yard into the road, it is supposed that the net caught in some  manner, and that in trying to get it loose, the gun was accidentally discharge. The charge of shot entered the left cheek and passed upward and out of the top of his head.  Mrs. Rockwell, hearing the report, rushed to the door, where she saw her son lying unconscious, by the gate, and running to the next neighbors' she secured help to carry the body of the unfortunate boy to the house. A physician was immediately sent for, but difficulty was experienced in finding one, and before he arrived young Rockwell died without regaining consciousness. the funeral was held Saturday, the remains being interred in this village  -Cincinnatus correspondent, Cortland Democrat

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

LONGWELL:  At the residence of her father, Hosea W. Avery, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, Rebecca W. [Longwell] wife of W.H. Longwell, Proprietor of the Petroleum Centre (Pa.) Record, aged 26 years.

MOORE:  At the residence of her son-in-law, C.R. Frink, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, suddenly, Mrs. Esther Moore, widow of the late Joseph H. Moore, aged 69 years.

SHUMWAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 18th, Mr. Nehemiah Shumway, aged 87 years.

STARR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Capt. Wm. Starr, aged 80 years.

SERGEANT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Cordelia E. [Sergeant], wife of A.D. Sergeant, formerly of South New Berlin.

CARR:  At the residence of her son-in-law, F.W. Ingersoll, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Mrs. Betsey Carr, widow of the late James M.E. Carr, Esq., of this village aged 68 years and 9 months.

BOWERS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Mr. Joseph Bowers, aged 40 years 11 months and 11 days.

PLACE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Juna E. [Place], daughter of John F Place, aged 5 years.

Obituaries (November 19)

Minnie Light

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 5, 1889

Minnie, only daughter of Andrew J. and Sophronia J. Light, passed to her rest on Wednesday evening, May 28th, after a long illness from that dread disease consumption.  Minnie was a young lady much beloved by her friends and relatives and through a long and painful illness bore her suffering patiently.  For a number of years she had been a faithful member of the M.E. church, and until compelled to be absent by failing health, her place was seldom vacant in the Church and Sunday School.  The funeral was largely attended from her late home at the Quarter, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  Rev. I.N. Shipman officiated.  The remains were followed by a large procession of friends to the Quarter cemetery, where loving hands had festooned her grave with evergreens and blooming flowers. At the head of the grave stood a beautiful floral design representing "the Gate Ajar."  The other designs were a pillow and a wreath.  Thus at the age of twenty-four years, Minnie was laid to rest.  The bereaved parents and son, also the grandparents have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their sad bereavement.

Smith M. Purdy

Chenango Union, March 30, 1870

Our community was startled on Monday afternoon by the announcement that Hon. Smith M. Purdy was dead.   Although he had been in feeble health for a number of years, having long since withdrawn from active business, it was not generally known that he was more than usually ill until his death was announced.  Indeed he had not been wholly confined to his house till within a very few days.  Judge Purdy was a son of Abner Purdy, an early pioneer of the County, and was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on what is known as the Abram Per Lee farm, in July 1796.  Evincing an aptitude for study, at an early age he came to Norwich to attend a select school and after pursuing his studies and teaching for a number of terms, at length entered the office of James Birdsall, Esq., then a practicing lawyer of this village.  Admitted to the Bar, he located in Sherburne in 1819, where he remained some eight years in the practice of his chosen profession.

In 1827 he removed to Norwich, receiving the appointment of Attorney for the Bank of Chenango. About this time he formed a co-partnership with the late Abial Cook, Esq., the firm standing at the head of the legal profession in this section of the State.  In 1833, he was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Surrogate in place of Judge Tracy, who was elected Lieut. Governor in 1832.  His health failing him, in 1835  he resigned his office.  In 1837, on account of local matters connected with the building of the Court House, he was unanimously elected Supervisor by both political parties.  In 1838, he removed to his farm at Polkville--which place derived its name from James K. Polk during the memorable political campaign of 1844--where he resided about six years.  During this time, in 1842, he was elected to Congress from the District then comprising the counties of Chenango, Broome an Tioga.  Unwilling to abandon the profession, which by study and ripe experience he was eminently fitted to adorn, soon after his return from Congress, in 1845, he again removed to this village, associating with him his nephew, the late Sherwood S. Merritt, Esq., in the practice of law--the firm continuing till he was elected Judge and Surrogate in 1847, under the revised Constitution adopted in 1836.  His term of office having expired, all his public duties well and worthily performed, he retired to private life, where he has since enjoyed a serene and green old age in the bosom of his family and friends, beloved and respected by all.  Few men, probably, when in the vigor of health, had greater powers of endurance or could transact a larger amount of business within a specified time.  Although not of great fluency in debate, his speeches and arguments were always convincing and forcible, and commanded the highest respect.  His honesty and integrity were proverbial, in every act, public and private, prompted by pure motives.  No one before or since his time wearing the Judicial ermine, it may be said, without disparagement to others, is more eminently entitled to the appellation "He was a just Judge."  

He was an economist in the strict sense of that word, and the extravagance and profligacy in official station in these latter days, shocked his high sense of honor.  But he has passed away.  Another milestone on the road that connects the past and the present has been taken down.  His record is made up and worthily, as we trust, bears the endorsement "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Judge Purdy married Prudence Gates in 1821, and she with an only son, Dr. C.M. Purdy, survives him. They have, by this act of Providence, sustained the loss of a noble husband, kind father and faithful companion.  In their sad bereavement they have the sympathy of the entire community.  the funeral will be held at his late residence on South Main Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

MINER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, Mr. Sireno W. Miner, aged43 years.

GREENMAN:  In Bridgewater, Oneida Co. March 8th, of dropsy and heart disease, Mr. Joseph F. Greenman, aged 37 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

KENYON:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, Lucy [Kenyon], wife of Medson Kenyon, aged 55 years and 6 months.

TERWILLIGER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, wife of Daniel Terwilliger, aged 18 years.

SMITH:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY],March 7th, Mr. William T. Smith, aged 69 years.

MACOMBER:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], March 3d, Mr. Washington Macomber, aged 63 years.

WHEELER:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Almira [Wheeler], wife of the late Jeremiah Wheeler, aged 60 years.

WALES:  In Geneva, Wis., January 20th, Mrs. Rachel Wales, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (November 18)

Zeruah E. Jacobs
1834-1912

Miss Zeruah E. Jacobs, who has been ill four weeks with typhoid fever, died last evening at her home at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Her age was 78 years.  Miss Jacobs sat up about an hour before her death and a shock was the immediate cause of her demise.  She was the daughter of James H. and Sarah Miller Jacobs, and was born August 2, 1834, on the farm on which she had practically spent all her life.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wheaton Race of Greene, and one brother, James Jacobs, with whom she resided.  She was also aunt of Supervisor Jesse Jacobs.  The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the house, Rev. R.A. Gates officiating.  Burial will be made in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Andrew J. Ackley

1836 - 1912

Andrew J. Ackley, a well known farmer of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Saturday, December 14, after a long and painful illness of nearly a year.  Mr. Ackley was born August 16, 1836, at Cambridge, Washington county, his parents were Hiram and Prudence Warner Ackley.  On the 16th of August 1876, he married Mrs. Sarah E. Jacobs, eldest daughter of Alanson Hull, and took up his residence on the Hull farm in South Oxford, remaining until his death. A quiet and unassuming man has passed from his home, and neighbors and those best acquainted with Mr. Ackley will miss his presence among them.  He is survived by his wife, and one sister, Mrs. VanBuren Crane of Norwich.  The funeral was held at the house at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, the services being read by Rev. Theodore Haydn, rector of St. Paul's Church.  Interment was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].  A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral.

Alexander Daniels

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

DANIELS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, 1870, Mr. Alexander Daniels, aged 85 years.

The deceased came from Vermont with his wife, and settled in the forest at McDonough in 1810.  Here he was subjected to many trials connected with pioneer life.  He zealously labored to establish a church and promote the cause of God in this newly settled town; was chairman of a delegation who met for that purpose in 1822, and its last surviving member; devoting more than seventy years to the cause of Christ.  His ready counsel was attended by an assisting hand.  Always a lover of harmony, boasting of having never spent a shilling at law in his life, his word being a bond in all transactions.  Unable to labor for twenty years past, yet surrounded by every comfort, his last were happy days.  former associates were gone, but he could review a life of Christian promptitude, and look beyond, "ever ready, only waiting."  Years pass, and still the old man is leaning on his staff "ever ready, only waiting."  On the 2d day of March, 1870, he calmly fell asleep.  We met to pay our final respects to the venerable departed, and after singing "Father thou art gone to rest," laid him beside his wife in the old cemetery of many graves, the first having been made long years ago, by his own hands.

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  March 9, 1870

MITCHELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday evening, March 5th, Harriet [Mitchell], wife of George Mitchell, aged 39 years.

CLARKE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 4th, Maria C. [Clarke], wife of Peter W. Clarke, and daughter of Dr. Wm. G. Sands.

BUSH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th, Mr. Thomas A. Bush, aged 75 years.

HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mr. Joshua Harrington, aged 88 years.

McINTOSH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mary McIntosh, aged 89 years.

PLACE:  Near Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mrs. Sally Place, aged 84 years.

BAKER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. John W. Baker, aged 57 years.

WIGHTMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st,, Nancy [Wightman], wife of George Wightman, aged 66 years.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. Silas Rogers, aged 88 years.

FROST:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. D. Valorous Frost, aged 53 years.

SABIN:  At the residence of D.D.W.C. Throop in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oliver P. Sabin, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], in the 20th year of his age.

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Marriages (November 15)

Wheeler - Sackett

February 4, 1900

A quiet home wedding occurred at the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when Miss Cora A. Sackett, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett, and Mr. George S. Wheeler of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage.  The guests included only the immediate families of the bride and groom.  The bride was becomingly attired in a handsome traveling suit.  Miss Viola Sackett played the "Wedding March" and surrounded by those who were nearest and dearest to them, the happy couple took the sacred vow that united their lives until death shall break the holy bond.  The ceremony was performed by the bride's father.  Among the beautiful and valuable gifts there were some elegant silver and china ware, fine table linen and a check for fifty dollars from the parents of the groom.  After partaking of the wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs. wheeler drove to Afton where they took the westbound train and will spend a short time visiting friends in Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. They will begin housekeeping at Mt. Upton within a few weeks.  Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler are well and favorably known here.  Mrs. Wheeler has by her grace of manner and beauty of character won the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.  Mr. Wheeler has been a resident of this village, having been employed in C.M. Frisbie's drug store for about a year, and has many friends here. He has the character and intellect that are required for a successful business man and a good citizen.

Knapp - Robinson

October 18, 1899

From the Unadilla Times of last Friday we take the following extract from an extended wedding notice of a fashionable wedding in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday evening, October 18th:

On Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Unadilla, occurred essentially one of the most fashionable weddings ever witnessed in this place, in the marriage of Miss Mary Catharine Robinson of Unadilla, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Robinson with Mr. Walter S. Knapp, the only son of C.A. Knapp of Sioux City, Iowa.  St. Matthew's church was artistically and beautifully adorned with flowers and psalms, and the edifice was filled with guests.  When the organist, Mrs. A.S. Barnes, of Oneonta, ceased playing a quiet little prelude, and the strains of the wedding march swelled through the church the large audience knew the bridal party had arrived. The movement down the center aisle, of the impressive group was watched with admiration.  Mr. Wm. M. Armstrong, of St. louis, and Mr. George Lewis of Binghamton, two of the ushers, advanced. The maid of honor, Mrs. Mary L. Follett, of Sioux City, with stately grace, preceded the four bridesmaids, Miss Nellie S. Myrick, of Binghamton; Miss Anna Eliza Mulford, of Unadilla; Miss Leila Marsalis, of New York city and Miss Ada Lilla Arms, of Binghamton.  The other ushers, Mr. Chas. E. Crothamel, of Scranton and Mr. C. Taylor Leatherbury, of New York, were followed by the bride, leaning on her father's arm.  The bride was gowned in white satin, en train, trimmed with real lace and chiffon. She carried no flowers but held a prayer book. The five pretty young ladies wore gowns, quaint and almost colonial in design, identical in every detail.  The material was pink organdie, the trains being of generous length.  Pink bows graced their hair and in their hands, gloved in pink, each carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, tied with white Ribbons.  The entire Episcopal service was used by the rector of the church, Rev. Dr. Parke. The benediction was pronounced as the happy pair knelt on a white satin pillow, also made from the same material as the wedding gown.

At the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson a reception followed, about 75 guests being entertained from 9:30 until 12 o'clock. The parlors and dining room were fragrant with flowers, the color scheme of the wedding, pink and white, being observed.  The occasion was one of rare pleasure. The guests enjoyed immensely the inspection of the great number of costly, beautiful and useful gifts. The gift of the groom to his bride was a star brooch set with diamonds, a most beautiful conceit. The bride's father presented her with a check for $500 and the groom was similarly remembered by his father. Each guest at the reception was given a tiny square of wedding cake neatly encased in a white box with the initials K-R delicately wrought in silver on the top.  Mr. and Mrs. Knapp left the same evening for Sioux City. The bride was one of Unadilla's most popular young ladies. The groom is a stockholder and actively connected with the wholesale hardware establishment of The Knapp & Spencer Co., of which his father is the head, and which is one of the strongest business concerns in the West.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

POST - HEMINGWAY:  In Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. S.H. Synnott, Mr. George W. Post, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Hemingway, of Poughkeepsie.

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B. Anderson, to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford.

SALISBURY - WATROUS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Henry W. Salisbury, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeroy Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

WEBB - HACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Wm. E. Webb to Miss Sarah J. Hackett, all of Greene.

BRAISTED - ISBELL:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Nightingale, Mr. Wm. C. Braisted, of New York City, to Miss Laura E. Isbell, of Smithville.

SHILLETO - PITTSLY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. John Shilleto, to Miss Flora Pittsly, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

KIRBY - CUDWORTH:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. A. Wilkins, Mr. Wm. D. Kirby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to  Miss Hattie J. Cudworth, of Cortland.

PORTER - WHITE:  In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. Dr. Holbrook, Mr. Erustus D. Porter, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. White of Homer.

Obituaries (November 14)

Franklin B. Hovey

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

We learn that Franklin B. Hovey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], who was shot by a drunken soldier, while riding through the streets of Richmond, Va., in company with two gentlemen, on the 23d ult., died from the wound, after living nearly five days.  His remains were brought home by his father, William Hovey, for interment. The deceased was an estimable young man, about 18 years of age.

Dr. Miles Goodyear

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

Dr. Miles Goodyear died at his residence in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], on the 1st inst., after a brief illness, at the advanced age of 76 years.  Dr. Goodyear was identified with the history of Cortland from its infancy, having indefatigably labored through youth, manhood and old age, in the practice of the profession in which he had devoted his life. A kind-hearted, genial, Christian gentleman, his honest face, always beaming with good humor, ever welcome to the homes of all, the worthy Doctor will be missed by those among whom he has moved for so many years; while the announcement of his death will cause a pang of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him, and call forth a blessing upon the memory of the good old man who has gone to his rest.

Edmund Farrell

November 1912

Edmund Farrell of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY[ while engaged in work for Edward L. Stratton, was attacked with cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday morning, which resulted in his death the following morning.  Mr. Farrell had gone to Mr. Stratton's Tuesday and was engaged in milking when he complained of a severe pain and suddenly fell over on to the stable floor.  Dr. B.A. Hall was summoned and he was taken to the Farrell home, but the unfortunate man was beyond human aid and remained unconscious till Wednesday morning when death ensued. The deceased has been a resident of South Oxford for the past 25 years, coming from New York to reside with his uncle, Bernard, John and Peter Farrell.  He was a son of the late Richard Farrell, at one time a prominent produce dealer in that city.  He was a well educated man and made friends with all with whom he came in contact.  He was born in New York city in 1861, and is survived by one brother and three sisters, all of that city. William Farrell came to Oxford yesterday morning and returned to New York city with his brother's remains in the evening.  The funeral will be held in that city.

Jessie (Stone) Jacobs

1875 - 1912

At her home in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Jesse Jacobs passed out of life early Saturday morning.  She had been ill for several months and death came to her quietly, like a benediction appropriately given after many years of happy service in the world.  Mrs. Jacobs was Jessie Stone, the daughter of Charles M. and Ada Smith Stone, and she was born in the eastern part of the town August 4, 1875.  On September 8, 1897, she was united in marriage with Jesse Jacobs, the present town supervisor, and since then her residence has been at South Oxford, where she was held in high esteem by every one and had hosts of friends, who deeply sympathize with the family. For 20 years she was a consistent member of the Baptist church in this village.  Expressions that are commonly used in paying tribute to the departed have no meaning in describing the worth of Mrs. Jacobs, whose epitaph is engrossed today with indelible words of love on the heart of every one who came frequently in contact with her.  Her nature was gentle, kind and generous, and her life was an inspiration to all within its beautiful influence and an example that may well be emulated.  Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. R.A. Gates. So amid lovely flowers and with a peaceful smile upon her face, the beloved one was laid to rest in the plot at Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY]. Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her husband, her parents, one brother and sister, C. Linn Stone and Mrs. Irving McNitt.

Obituaries (November 13)

Anson Burlingame

Chenango Union,  March 2, 1870

A dispatch from St. Petersburg tells of the death of Hon. Anson Burlingame, in that city, on Tuesday of last week, after an illness of four days.  His disease was congestion of the lungs.  Mr. Burlingame was born in New Berlin, Chenango County, in 1822, but his youth was spent on the western frontiers at one time acting with surveying parties, and at another participating in the making of Indian treaties, far beyond the confines of civilization.  He laid the foundation of his education at the Branch University of Michigan, but, removing to Massachusetts, he entered Harvard University, where he received a degree in 1846.  He studied law and practiced in Boston.  In 1852 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 was a member of the Convention for revising the Constitution of Massachusetts.  He was elected a representative from that State in the Thirty-fourth Congress; was re-elected to the Thirty-fifth, serving as a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.  He was also re-elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress, serving on the same committee.  In 1861 he was appointed by President Lincoln Minister to Austria, and subsequently in China, which latter position he resigned in 1867 to accept a diplomatic appointment from China to the European Powers as well as to the United States.  As such Minister his career has given him a world wide reputation.  He had established commercial treaties with the United States Government, with England and France, and was perfecting the same arrangements with the Government of the Russian Empire, when death arrested his brilliant career.  Letter of Condolence were sent by the Emperor and Empress of Russia to Mrs. Burlingame, who was with her husband.

Anson Mead

Chenango Union,March 2, 1870  

Anson Mead, a life-long and respected citizen of this County [Chenango Co., NY], died on Thursday last at his residence in North Norwich, after an illness of a few weeks.  Deceased was the fourth son of the late Gen. Thompson Mead, and was born scarcely a mile from the spot where he passed his youth, manhood and age.  Mr. Mead was quiet and unobtrusive in his manners, respectful to the judgments of others, yet always entertaining decided views and opinions of his own.  Possessed of a kind heart, with charity for all, he led an exemplary Christian life, and his death creates a vacancy in the community and in the church to which he belonged, not easily filled. The home circle especially will feel the full force of the shock, for there his excellent qualities shown brightest--there will grief deepest settle down.  Mr. Mead was twice married and leaves a wife in second widowhood.  He also leaves a son and two daughters, well married and settled in life.  His age was about 65 years.  Of the large family of children reared by Gen. Mead, but two remain, Allen Mead and the wife of Hon. John F. Hubbard Sr., both of this village.

Harriet (Bradley) Bassett

Norwich Sun, January 22, 1929

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  The community was saddened to hear on Sunday morning, January 20, of the death, after an illness of about ten days with pleural pneumonia, of Harriet Bradley Bassett, one of the best loved and respected young women of the town.  Mrs. Bassett was born in Smyrna January 21, 1887, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bradley, and her entire life had been passed here.  Her education was received in the Smyrna Union school.  She was married to Clarence Bassett July 4, 1904, who survives her, with four children, Lyman, Edward, Gertrude and Louise, her aged father, two brothers, Frank Bradley of New Berlin and Willard of New York and two sisters, Miss Edith Bradley and Mrs. Ivan Close of Smyrna also survive. The heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of sorrowing friends goes out to them in their great bereavement. A devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend has gone to her eternal reward.  funeral services will be held from the home on Wednesday, January 23, at 2 o'clock, officiating, with burial made in the Wilcox cemetery.

Martha V. (Northrup) Christian

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1940

Martha V. Christian passed away at the home of Leland Christian, April 19, 1940.  Born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], March 31, 1860, she was the daughter of John C. Northrup a d Sarah E. Foster.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating. Twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge of Sidney attended in a body. The pall bearers were:  Harry Mills, North Afton; Clayton Bennett, Maurice Christian and Fred Alfred, of Oneonta. Burial will be at North Afton in the Spring.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

CARTER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, E. Jane, [Carter] wife of A. Lyman Carter, aged 35 years.

SMITH:  At Grass Lake, Mich., Feb. 27th, Mr. Lloyd T. Smith, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 63 years, (brother of James H. Smith, Esq. of this village).  The remains will be brought to North Norwich for interment.

CARRUTH:  In Oneida, Feb. 23d, Mary [Carruth] widow of the late Cortland Carruth, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 35 years.

BURROWS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 22d, Mr. Nathan Burrows, aged 74 years and 5 months.

CLARK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, aged 68 years.

HOLCOMB:  In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 17th, Mr. Horace Holcomb, aged 73 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. Daniel Williams, aged 65 years.

GRANT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19th, Kirk [Grant], youngest son of Austin and Elizabeth Grant, aged 3 years and 6 months.