Obituaries (January 16)

Keturah (Randall) Colton

Chenango Union, May 25, 1870

COLTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday, May 20th, Mrs. Keturah R. Colton, daughter of Dea. Charles Randall, and the beloved consort of Bella B. Colton, Esq.

She was born in Norwich, April 27th, 1811, her mother dying a few hours afterwards. At twenty years of age she made a public profession of religion, united with the Baptist church of this village, by baptism at the hands of Rev. J.S. Swan, with ten others, among whom were a brother and sister now deceased.  In October, 1832, she was married to Mr. Colton, who, with two sons, are left to feel their great loss.  Mrs. Colton was a woman of rare excellence of character.  In all the relations of life, as daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend and neighbor, she fulfilled well and faithfully her part, adorning her Christian profession by that meek and quiet spirit which is, in the sight of God, of great price, and meriting by her uniform kindness, the praise bestowed by inspired wisdom on the virtuous and good woman.  Her last illness was borne with fortitude, in patient waiting for the call of Him she supremely loved, and with whom her spirit now sweetly rests. She will be missed and her memory cherished by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Frederick Hartwell Willcox

June 8, 1882 - January 5, 1940

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frederick Hartwell Willcox, a native of Smyrna, passed away at his home at 10235 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago on Jan. 5, 1940, after an illness covering a period of several months.  Although the best of medical advice was employed and hospital care given, his condition failed to improve and the end came as a sad ending to a vigorous fight, bringing sorrow to the family and a host of friends who will learn of his untimely passing with sincere regret.  the son of the late Walter G. Willcox and Alida A. Hartwell, he was born in Smyrna June 8, 1882.  He attended Smyrna village school and was graduated from Colgate Academy class of 1902, and from Massachusetts institute of Technology in 1906.  Fred was a brilliant student and in the field of steel chemistry soon drew the attention of big steel manufacturers, among whom he held important positions.  He was employed in the Pittsburg and other steel plants and later became an officer in the Freyn Engineering company of Chicago.  As an expert in the construction and operation of large blast furnaces.  His services were sought, not only in the united States but in Europe and many plants he built in Siberia and other parts of Russia are still in operation.  On June 27, 1910, he was united in marriage to Miss Louise F. Wallburg of Boston and to them were born two daughters, Frances Alida Mapp and Barbara S. Willcox, all of whom survive him as well as his mother and his grandson, James Hartwell Mapp of Milwaukee, Wis.  Also two sisters, Miss Laura P. Wells of Shanghai, China, and Miss Marion H. Wells of Smyrna and two aunts, Mrs. E.S. Billings and Mrs. W.W. Lyon of Smyrna.  Funeral services were held in Chicago on Saturday and from his home in this village won Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Walter Whitney of Warnersville former pastor of the Smyrna Methodist Church officiated and interment was made in the family lot in the Sherburne West Hill cemetery.  A man of pronounced loyalty to his friend, his home town and the nation, and possessed of a most friendly and obliging nature, Fred's passing will be mourned by a wide circle of friends who will join in extending sympathy to the mother and family.

Chauncey Crandall

September 17, 1863 - January 14, 1940

Our former townsman, Chauncey Crandall, passed away at his home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] after an illness covering a period of several months.  The son of the late George and Harriette Crandall, he was born in Otsego County [NY] on Sept. 17, 1863, but came with his parents to this section when a baby. The family located at Beaver Meadow and for many years his father operated the Norwich-South Otselic stage through that place.  Until going to Norwich a few years ago, Chauncey was a resident of this section and made many friends who will be sorry to learn of his passing.  He was twice married; First to Lydia Fisher of North Norwich and second to Jennie Follett, both of whom have passed away. Surviving are seven children, Ivan of Fabius, by his first wife; James and Frank of Smyrna, Mrs. Howard Tuttle of Otselic, Mrs. Harriet Locantro and Mrs. Helen Fors of Norwich and Mrs. Eric Agren of Smyrna. Funeral services were held from the Robert H. Fahy Funeral Parlors in Norwich Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment at North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 25, 1870

MASON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 18th, Mr. Olmsted Mason, aged about 40 years.

WILSON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 15th, Mrs. Caroline Wilson, widow of the late John L. Wilson, aged 56 years.

BURKE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 16th, Daniel [Burke], son of Rickard and Mary Burke, aged 15 years and 2 months.

KENT:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Mrs. Philinda Kent, aged 87 years and 25 days.

WINTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 13th, Mr. William Winter, aged 80 years.