Saturday, May 19, 2018

Obituaries (May 12)

Samuel Wheeler
Northern Christian Advocate, February 12, 1851
Mr. Samuel Wheeler died of typhus  fever, in Salina [Onondaga Co., NY], Nov. 7th, 1850, in the 32nd year of his age.  In the death of Mr. W., his parents have lost an only son, his companion a good husband, and his interesting little daughter a kind father  But his friends mourn not as those without hope.  He sought the Lord, and proved the truth of the promise, "In the day thou sleekest me with all thy heart I will be found of thee." The evidence of his acceptance with God, was clear and satisfactory.  During his sickness much of his time was spent in prayer.  In prospect of death he was resigned to the Divine will and as the closing scene drew near, his confidence in God seemed to increase, expressions frequently falling from his lips like the following:  "I am blest, I am blest, I am saved."  "All is well."  "Come Lord Jesus, come quickly."  Having given his weeping companion and lovely child, the parting kiss, he commended them to God, and passed away to the spirit world to rest with his Redeemer.  May his afflicted parents be consoled, his lonely widow be comforted, his fatherless child be protected, and all, eternally saved.   Isaac Tubney

Lydia E. Hamilton
Northern Christian Advocate, February 12, 1851
Lydia E. [Hamilton], only daughter of J.B. and M.C. Hamilton, died at Neenah, Wisconsin, on the 2d day of August, 1850, at the age of two months and 12 days.

William Buell
Afton Enterprise, December 20, 1900
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Buell of Kings Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], died at three o'clock this morning after having his left hand amputated.  Last Saturday Mr. Buell had part of his hand cut off in an ensilage cutter and yesterday it was found that gangrene had set in and an amputation was deemed necessary.  The operation was performed by Dr. Blinn Harris, assisted by Doctors Hand, Emerson and Davis of Bainbridge and for several hours afterward Mr. Buell's condition was very encouraging, but during the night he became worse and died as stated above.  Mr. Buell was born in Kings Settlement in 1846 and has always lived there.  He is survived by his wife who has been confined to her bed for the past fifteen years, and one brother.

David C. Bresee
Afton Enterprise, April 18, 1901
David C. Bresee died at the home of is son, Chester J. Bresee in Towanda, Pa., April 12, 1901.  He was born in Davenport, Delaware county, September, 1820.  Most of his life was spent in Morris and Cooperstown, Otsego county.  He was married in his early manhood, his wife living only a year.  One great blessedness coming to him in this sad bereavement, he was gloriously saved by the power of God and his prayer and faith beside the casket of his beloved.  He married for his second wife Aurelia Jarvis in 1845.  He was the last of a family of eight children and the father of eight children.  Six survive him, two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Ella Dye, William and Chester J. of Towanda, and Mrs. Emma Thorpe, wife of Rev. W.L. Thorpe of Wyoming Conference, Rev. Asahel, Rector of the Episcopal church at East Mauch Chunk Pa., and Dr. Charles Bresee of Auburn.  In 1885 he came to Afton, going in and out with us as a man of God striving to make the world brighter and better.  Himself and wife were greatly beloved by friends who were drawn to them by their kindly and happy spirit. Five years ago, the loving wife and mother passed away, and was buried in our pleasant Glenwood cemetery.  The funeral of Mr. Bresee was held in Towanda, Sabbath, April 14, 1901, in charge of Rev. C.J. Rosengrant of the M.E. church, assisted by the Episcopal clergyman of that place and Rev. C.B .Personeous, a former pastor of the family.  Burial services were held at Afton. Monday morning, April 15, conducted by Rev. B.B. Carruth.  Many sympathizing friends gathered at the station and accompanied the remains to the "Silent City" and many of us could say with the sons gathered about the open grave "A good man has gone."  How beautiful such a life.  How triumphant such a death.  Let brothers and sisters of the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bresee who knew them but to love them, so live that "the friendships here on earth begun may be lasting in the world of life and growing still."   B.B. Carruth.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Obituaries (May 16)

Elvira De Etta (Wilcox) Richer
Brookfield Courier, November 8, 1916
After an illness of many months, Mrs. Irving L. Richer died at her home in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon, October 31st.  Mrs. Richer suffered from a complication of diseases.  Skillful treatment administered both at home and in a Syracuse hospital, proved unavailing.  Mrs. Richer was the daughter of Lewis Wilcox and Helen Waters Wilcox, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], in which town she was born May 12, 1863.  Her marriage to Irving L. Richer, in 1882, brought her to New Berlin, where she has since resided.  Surviving are her husband, I.L. Richer, and their son, John I. Richer; two daughters, Mrs. Rufus C. Beardsley, of Ontario, Cal., and Mrs. Charles Mitchell of Edmeston; together with two brothers, Clark Wilcox, of Elmira and William Wilcox, of  Mt. Upton.  Funeral was held at the home Friday, November 3d, at two o'clock, with burial in St. Andrew's cemetery, the Rev. W. E. Tanner officiating.

Lewis Wilcox
New Berlin Gazette, January 7, 1922
Lewis Wilcox died at the home of his son, Will Wilcox, at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 12th, aged 81 years.  He was the son of Isaiah and Polly Ann Wilcox of Columbus.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his two sons, Clark of Elmira and Will of Mt. Upton and nine great-grandchildren.  He was a true Christian, unselfish and always thinking of the happiness and interests of others before his own.  He possessed a keen sense of humor and was a great story teller.  He leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.

Horace Beckley
South New Berlin Bee, January 17, 1914
Mt. Vision [Otsego Co., NY]:  Horace Beckley, an esteemed resident of this place, was taken with a chill about noon Saturday and died at Midnight, with pneumonia.  He had been feeble for some time, but able to be about the house.  He was born in the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 13, 1831, and lived there until a young man.  In 1855 he married Miss Annar Seegar in Oneonta where they began housekeeping.  A little later they moved to Ohio, where they lived about two years, and then returned to Oneonta.  Thirty-five years ago they moved to this village, where he has since resided.  He was an honorable business man.  Always busy until failing health compelled him to give up work.  Mr. Beckley was a devoted advocate of temperance and was ever ready to give his influence and to work for putting down the giant evil.  When a Good Templars lodge flourished here he was one of its best workers.  He joined the Mt. Vision Baptist church about 20 years ago and was always faithful in attendance as long as health would permit.  He was of a genial disposition and it was always a pleasure to meet him.  To Mr. and Mrs. Beckley were born three sons, Irving, living in Portlandville; William, who died a few years ago in New Berlin, Charles living here; also three daughters, Mrs. Etta Crydenwise of West Oneonta, Mrs. George Fay of Schenectady and Mrs. Arthur Hall of Mt. Vision.  He was a devoted husband and a loving and indulgent father.  Mrs. Crydenwise and son arrived her prior to his death.  Irving Beckley and daughter came on Sunday. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, and interment will be in the Mt. Vision cemetery.   Oneonta Star

Horatio P. Hall
New Berlin Gazette, July 27, 1918
Horatio P. Hall, son of Ira K. Hall and Mary Angell, his wife, whose sudden and tragic death occurred July 17, 1918, was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], October 24, 1861.  From early childhood he had lived among us.  As he developed into manhood, his social and business qualifications became apparent and his services were sought by the enterprising concern of L. Spafford & Co., with whom he remained until it was merged into the prosperous firm of F.A. Ballard & Co., consisting of F.A. Ballard, E.H. Elliott, Wm. M. Backus, and H.P. Ball, a quartet who have labored together in harmony for thirty years.  Mr. Ball's business habits made him a valuable factor in the financial success which that firm has attained.  He was efficient in organizing the new bank after the failure of the First National, and was one of its directors.  He had an interest in the welfare of our village and was ready to do his part in its promotion.  The memory of his many quiet benefactions is treasured in the hearts of the recipients.  His loyalty to the Stars and Stripes and devotion to his country is attested, by giving his only son as a volunteer for their defense.  He was an active and devoted member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church of which he was one of its wardens.  In all of these relations he will be sadly missed.  September 29, 1887, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Anna Clark White, daughter of John T. White, cashier of the First National Bank of New Berlin.  That which will linger longest in the memory of his friends, is the bright and congenial atmosphere of the home thus made.  As a father, his children were his companions, and his fellowship was to each a source of happiness and comfort, leaving as it does the legacy of a precious memory. The funeral, in conjunction with the two other victims of that fatal accident was held in St. Andrew's church, Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, Rev. W.E. Tanner the former Rector, officiating, assisted by Rev. Laidlaw of Sidney.  Never in the history of New Berlin was a more solemn and impressive scene than that which was witnessed by nearly a thousand people at this funeral.  The floral tributes placed upon each casket told the last story of affection.  The near surviving relatives are Mrs. Ball and three children, John, in the U.S. Service, Esther (Mrs. Leonard Burchard), Laura (Mrs. John Richer), one sister, Mrs. Esther McGuire, and a nephew Donald McGuire.  Interment was made in St. Andrew's cemetery [New Berlin, NY].

Edward G. White
New Berlin Gazette, July 27, 1918
Edward G. White, who came to his death in that fatal auto accident which caused also the death of Mr. Ball and Richer July 17, 1918, was born at Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], May 12, 1858.  When about seventeen years old he came to New Berlin with the family of William Lewis, who was in the employ of the O.W.R.R.Co.  Mr. White soon after became the efficient station agent, which position he occupied for thirty-seven years, and during this long period he won the confidence and esteem of the community by his strict integrity and generous nature.  His experience and efficiency was recognized by the officials of the R.R Co. and he was given charge of the station at Hamilton where he remained five years looking after their interests.  For almost half a century the road had grown and he had kept pace with it.  Resigning from railway activities, he has made his home for a few years with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osgood of Norwich.  The funeral took palce in St. Andrew's church, New Berlin, and was largely attended, the Rev. W.E. Tanner officiating assisted by Rev. Mr. Laidlaw of Sidney.  Interment was made in St. Andrew's cemetery.  There are surviving him to mourn their loss, one sister, Mrs. A.G. Bush, Holmesville, and four step-daughters, Mrs. Walter Osgood, Norwich, Mrs. John Blair, Hamilton, Mrs. Chas. Lockwood, Sidney and Mrs. Clarence French, Holmesville.

Irving Lee Richer
New Berlin Gazette, July 27, 1918
Irving L. Richer, one of our best known business men, was a victim of the auto tragedy at Delanson, July 17, 1918.  Mr. Richer was a son of Nicholas and Ann F. Whitmore Richer, and was born in Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY]  Nov. 21, 1858, in which town he spent his early life.  He was an active young man and while a student in new Berlin Academy he displayed that activity which was the "push" in his business life.  After leaving the Academy he took a course at Eastman's Business college, fitting himself for his future business career.  For a few years he conducted a general store in Columbus.  In 1886 he came to New Berlin and soon engaged in the Flour, Feed & Coal business, purchasing Morris Bros interest in the firm of Morris Bros & Kimball dealers.  The new firm of Kimball & Richer did a successful business for two years when Mr. Richer bought the Kimball interest and since then has conducted the business alone until recently he made his son John and Charles Mitchell, his son-in-law, partners in the firm of I.L. Richer & Sons.  Under his skillful management the business has outgrown the limits of this village and South Edmeston and West Edmeston now share in its prosperity under the management of Richer & Welch.  No public enterprise for the benefit or comfort of the village or town failed to receive his support.  He was the organizer in 1889 of the Light & Power co., by whom our homes and streets are lighted.  He has represented New Berlin twice on the County Board of Supervisors, was a director in the National Bank of New Berlin, President of the Preferred Mutual Fire ins. Co.  He was a business man of unimpeachable character, having the confidence of all who knew him.  He was united in marriage to Miss Elvira D. Wilcox, daughter of Mr. Lewis Wilcox and Helen Waters Wilcox of Columbus, June 21, 1883, which union laid the foundation of a happy home.  Mr. Richer was a devoted husband, a kind and iindulgent father who spared no pains for the comfort and enjoyment of his family.  Mrs. Richer departed this life October 31, 1916, which event cast a shadow over his subsequent life.  The funeral was held jointly with that of Mr. Ball and Mr. White, fellow victims of that sad accident, Sunday afternoon, July 21, in St. Andrew's church, which was filled to overflowing, services conducted by Rev. W.E. Tanner, former rector, assisted by Rev. Laidlaw of Sidney.  Interment in St. Andrew's cemetery.  He is survive by an aged father, and three children, Mrs. Rufus Beardsley, of Garvanza, Cal., Mrs. Charles Mitchell and John I. Richer both of New Berlin, all of whom have the public sympathy in their affliction.

Thousands Attend Triple Funeral Sunday
New Berlin Gazette, July 27, 1918
Fully three thousand people attended the triple funeral here on Sunday afternoon.  the streets were filled with parked cars, people driving from all parts of the county to reverence the memory of the three men. E.G. White, Horatio P. Ball and Irving L. Richer, whose lives had been snuffed out in an automobile accident last Wednesday night.

Prayers were said at the home of Mr. French at Holmesville for Mr. White by Rev. Mr. Laidlow, Episcopal rector at Sidney.  The funeral procession then moved to New Berlin.  The Ball, Richer and White families met at the Ball home proceeding together to St. Andrew's church where the coffins were placed side by side before the altar.  Relatives and invited friends filled the edifice while hundreds of others were grouped about the church.  Rev. Wilson E. Tanner of Binghamton, assisted by Rev. Mr. Laidlaw conducted the impressive service.

The flower piled coffins were then taken to St. Andrew's cemetery, where one by one they were lowered in the several families' plots, the three family groups standing together beside each of the open graves while the committal service was read by Rev. Mr. Tanner.

A Norwich paper says:  "The sympathy of the entire county is extended to the bereaved families and the unexpected attendance at the services Sunday evidenced the wide acquaintance and the high esteem in which the decedents were held.


Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Obitaries (May 15)

Frederick Stone
Northern Christian Advocate, February 12, 1851
Frederick Stone, eldest son of the late Samuel Stone, of Augusta [Oneida Co., NY], died at his residence in Smithfield, Madison Co., N.Y., Dec. 10th, 1850, of cancer in the stomach, aged 49 years.  Br. Stone became a subject of pardoning grace at the age of 18 years, at which time he connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and remained a faithful and useful member until death.  He had served the Church in the capacity of a steward and a leader, for a number of years; but he now rests from his labors, and his works will follow him. He died in great peace and holy triumph.  He has left a family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss; but they all believe it to be his eternal gain, and they hope to meet him in heaven.    R.I. Ives  

Smith S. Lobdell
South New Berlin Bee, January 17, 1914
Mr. Smith S. Lobdell died at his home in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday, January 4, 1914, of cancer on the lower part of his face, from which he had suffered for several weeks.  Smith was born in Sherburne on October 25, 1845, and with the exception of a few years spent in Canada had always made this his home.  He was the eldest son of Hirman and Maria Smith Lobdell, and his early life was spent on his father's farm.  During his late life he had engaged in mercantile trade, traveling around the country buying eggs and selling groceries and notions.  Smith was well known in and around Sherburne where he had many friends. the funeral was held on Wednesday January 7, 1914, at one o'clock at the house. Rev. S.E. Hunt officiating and the remains buried in the East Hill cemetery.  Sherburne News.

Clayton France
South New Berlin Bee, January 17, 1914
Clayton France, aged 16 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George France of Trout Creek [Delaware co., NY], died Thursday morning, January 8.  He was the only child in the family, a bright, loveable boy, and much sympathy has been extended to the parents.  The funeral will be held in the Trout Creek M.E. church Monday at 10 o'clock, rev. R.L. Rose officiating.

Anna (Leunberger) Foree
Sidney Enterprise, March 16, 1944
Largely attended funeral services for Mrs. Anna Foree of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], were held Sunday at 2:00 from the Sherman funeral home, Rev. Archie Benedict, pastor of the Federated church, officiated.  Burial was in Evergreen Hill cemetery at Unadilla.  Mrs. Foree was born in Kirchlindach, Switzerland, July 9, 1871, daughter of Fred and Magdalena Leunberger, and in 1882, with her parents, came to this country and located in Kentucky.  Dec. 23, 1893, she became the wife of Charles Foree who died 27 years ago.  In 1924 with her young children, she came to Unadilla, where she has since resided.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Grime, with whom she made her home, and five sons, Walter and Kimberly in Orgeon; Ernest of Sidney, Alfred, Edward and Charles of Unadilla; a twin sister, Mrs. E.G. Zollenger of Unadilla, and one brother, Fred Leunberger of Louisville, ky, and several grandchildren.

Death Notices
Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 16, 1856

In the town of Barker [Broome Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Miss Phebe C. Kinyon, daughter of Nathaniel Kinyon, aged 16 years and 6 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Willie B. [Washburn], infant son of J.Y. and Sarah A. Washburn, aged 10 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult, Phillinda L. [Bowers], daughter of Perry Bowers, aged 2 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2de inst., Nathan Easton, aged 40 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ins.t, of typhoid fever, Elijah C. [Holmes], eldest son of Frederick N. and Betsey A Holmes, aged 15 years.

Monday, May 14, 2018

Obituaries (May 14)

Jane (Cole) Shoemaker
Northern Christian Advocate, February 12, 1851
Mrs. Jane [Shoemaker], wife of Mr. John Shoemaker, and daughter of Mr. Adam Cole, was born in Kinderhook, N.Y. [Columbia Co.], and died in the town of Potter, Yates, Co., N.Y., Nov. 12th, 1850, in the 50th year of her age.  
Sister Shoemaker experienced religion and joined the Church in 1833, and remained an acceptable member until her death.  She suffered in a decline for ten years with consumption.  On the Friday previous to her death she sat up, prayed and said, "I give up all to God, my family and all," and on the following Tuesday morning at half past one, resigned her soul into the hands of her Redeemer.  She left a husband and eight children to mourn over the breach thus made in the domestic circle, but their loss is her infinite gain.  Her gain, because in the jaws of death she conquered her last enemy, and gained a signal triumph; for "they that be wise shall shine above the brightness of the firmament, they shall shine forth above the brightness of the sun in the kingdom of their Father, and death and hell shall be case into the lake of fire."  J.L.S.G.

Julia Adelaide (Richer) Simmons
Norwich Sun, August 17, 1933
Julia Adelaide Richer was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 10, 1849, the youngest daughter of John and Julana Lottridge Richer.  She married Lewis E. Simmons and to them were born two sons, Hugh R., who resides in Smyrna and Jay L. who died in Columbus in May 1930.  Her husband died in October 1919.  She spent the most of her married life on the farm now owned by Arthur Winton, moving to the village some years before her husband's death, after which time she spent a part of each year with one of her sons.  In January she came from Smyrna to the home of Mrs. Mae Ulrichs where she was well cared for by Mrs. Ulrichs until her death, Aug. 7.  The funeral was held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ulrichs with burial in the John Richer family plot in Columbus Center cemetery. Rev. Clayton A. Hoag of Smyrna conducted the service for which a large number of relatives and friends gathered.  A great many beautiful flowers were brought by her many friends.

Arthur Sprague
Sidney Enterprise, March 16, 1944
Arthur Sprague died at his home in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY] Saturday at 8:30 p.m.  The funeral was held at Deposit Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 with the body placed in the vault at Hancock cemetery, for burial in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] in the spring.  Mr. Sprague was born 70 years ago at Rood's Corners, a son of George and Alwilda Sprague, being the oldest son.  Three of this family have died during the past year.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Winifred Allen and Mrs. Lillian Mayne, and four sons, Carl of Sidney Center, Clinton of Cadosin, Lawrence and Vernon of Sanford, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Harry Lewis White
New Berlin Gazette, May 15, 1952
Harry Lewis White, prominent resident of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] for 63 years, died of a heart ailment on Friday, May 9, 1952, at the Gould nursing home in New Berlin.  He had been ill for two months.  Mr. White retired as vice president of the National Bank and Trust company in December 1949, after nearly half a century of banking service in the New Berlin office. At the time of his retirement, it was said, "He has played a very important part in the growth and progress of this community."  Mr. White was born October 27, 1871, in the village of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Lewis and Mary Richer White.  He attended school at Columbus and Wyoming Seminary at Kingston, Pa.  After graduation from the seminary, he was employed by I.L. Richer firm, and later conducted his own clothing business and retail hardware business.  He started working in the First National Bank of New Berlin as a bookkeeper, and worked up to manager of the New Berlin branch of The National Bank and Trust Company of Norwich. He was director and second vice president of the Preferred Mutual Fire Insurance company, village treasurer for 25 years, and director and treasurer of the old New Berlin Telephone co.  He was a member of Phoebus Lodge No. 82, F.&A.M. and Ziyara Shrine, Chapter ad commandery, for over fifty years.  He was a Past Master of Phoebus Lodge, New Berlin.  On June 21, 1893, he married Naomi B. Low, who died November 14, 1951.  Surviving relatives include two sons, Hugh M. and Russell H. White of New Berlin; a daughter, Mrs. Mary R. Dresser of Mamaroneck; grandsons, William R. Dresser of Mamaroneck and Hugh W. Dresser of Worland, Wyoming; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ray (Lillian) Turner of Sherburne, and a cousin, Hugh Simmons of Smyrna.  Mr. White was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.  Funeral rites were conducted by the Rev. Alvin H. Hanson, rector of St. Andrew's Church, at Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin on Monday afternoon.  Interment was in St. Andrew's Cemetery.  Stuart Spicer, Leon Button, Walter Page, Charles Mitchell, Robert Porter and Arthur Neely, all Past Master of Phoebus Lodge, were pallbearers.

Death Notices
Chenango Union, September 20, 1894

LUCAS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18, 1894, Mr. William Lucas, aged 78 years.

LOBDELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 9, 1894, Mr. Hiram Lobdell, aged 79 years.

SHERWOOD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 31, 1894, Mr. N.L. Sherwood, aged 55 years.

BURLINGHAM:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Sept. 10, 1894, Mr. Justus S.B. Burlingham, aged 90 years.

BOURNE:  In Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 11, 1894, Mr. Danford Bourne, aged 75 years.

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Obituaries (May 13)

Mary Ann (Rumsey) Pettengill
Northern Christian Advocate, February 12, 1851
Mary Ann [Pettengill] wife of Moses Pettengill, departed this life in Ogden, Monroe Co., N.Y, Oct. 10th, of pulmonary disease, aged 38 years.  Sister P. was born in the town of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., N.Y., where she was converted to God, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the early age of fifteen.  From the time of her conversion to the day of her death, she never faltered in her Christian course.  She was a woman of rare excellence.  In her were blended strong mental powers, and high moral qualities.  She possessed soundness of judgment, clearness of perception, and excellency of taste.  Her devotion in the cause of God and her interest in the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom, were manifested by her ardent prayers, personal efforts, and continual sacrifices.  Her faith in the special providences of God, cheerfully resigned her to his will, living and dying. To be properly appreciated, she must have been known, intimately known, and especially in the domestic circle, where she had but few equals.  As she lived to the Lord, she also died in the Lord; and is the seventh of her father's family (Rumsey) who, within that number of years, have risen to shine forever as stars of the first magnitude in the firmament of heaven.   A. Hard.

Bernard Casey
Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 6, 1856
At the residence of his son, in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th, ult., Bernard Casey in his 104th year.  Mr. Casey emigrated to this County, in 1828, and since that time his deportment has been such, that he was not only a credit to the land of his birth, but also won the affections of a large circle of friends and acquaintances, and edified all who knew him.  Mr. Casey retained all his mental faculties to the last moment.  At his own request he was brought from home, a distance of two miles, and voted at the last election.  Up to the week before his death he was able to read the finest print.  As he perceived his final dissolution approaching he resigned himself to the will of God, and enjoying such consolation that it really appeared as if he was experiencing a foretaste of heaven.  He died apparently without the least pain.  Smithville, March, 1856.

Julia M. Matteson
Sidney Enterprise, March 16, 1944
Mrs. Julia M. Matteson of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], who was taken to the Sidney hospital on March 1, passed away at that institution on Thursday, March 9.  She had been in poor health for over two years.  Mrs. Matteson was born in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 28, 1864, and was married to Frank Matteson in 1876.  All of her life was spent in or near Masonville.  She had been a member of the Methodist church in Masonville for many years, and sang in the church choir.  Funeral was held Sunday afternoon, March 5, at the Federated church in Masonville, with the Rev. Harold Hammer officiating.  She leaves one son, Lewis Matteson of Grantwood, N.J., and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Hawey of Washington, D.C.; also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  

Death Notices
Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 6, 1856

At New Hudson, Oaklin Co., Mich, of consumption, on the 22d ult., Smith Clark, formerly of Yates co., N.Y., aged 79 years.

In New York City, on Monday, Feb. 25th, of scarlet fever, Charles Augustus [Frost], the only son of Charles L. and Caroline A. Frost, aged 7 years and 7 months.
Jesus said - "Suffer little children to come unto me."

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Charles [Lewis], infant son of Jason L. and Frances A. Lewis, aged 10 months.

In Kings Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mrs. C.R. Townsend, wife of Rev. Robert Townsend, aged 81 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mrs. Abigal Tower, aged 81 years.

In Tecumseh (Mich), Feb. 4th, Mr. Ives H. Miles, formerly of Oxford [Chenango co., NY], aged 53 years.