Obituaries (February 5)

Adah L. (Fisk) Eldredge

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Although it was known for some days that Mrs. Will F. Eldredge, until recently a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was alarmingly ill of typhoid fever at the home of her parents in Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY], where she was visiting with her two children previous to joining her husband at their new home in Rochester, the announcement of her death, which occurred on Sunday, was received with sadness by a large circle of friends here, to whom she had endeared herself during her residence among them.  Mrs. Eldredge was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fisk, of Lebanon.  In March 1888, she was united in marriage with Mr. Eldredge, since which time she had made her home here.  Surviving her are her husband and two children, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in this village, Wednesday at 11 A.M., conducted by Rev. W.G. Partridge, of Scranton, Pa., her former pastor, and the interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]

Silas Hull

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

On Thursday, February, 12th, the venerable Silas Hull died at the residence of his son-in-law, George Hickok, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged eighty-two years.  He was born in New Berlin, this county [Chenango Co., NY], and nearly his whole life has been spent in his native town and in Norwich.  He was a quiet, unassuming man, respected by the community in which he resided, and beloved in the home circle.  He leaves a widow and five children; N.S. and Frank Hull, Mrs. George Hickok, and Mrs. I.C. Wightman, of this village, and Mrs. Richard Sage, of Bainbridge.

Cornelia A. Munson

Chenango Union, February 18, 1891

After an illness of three weeks, of typhoid fever, Miss Cornelia A. Munson died Sunday, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Helen J. Munson, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY],  She was a bright girl of seventeen years, respected by all and beloved by her associates.  Her father, M.M. Munson, died in her infancy, and she was the only child of her stricken mother, who is now quite ill.  Funeral services were held at her late residence, Tuesday afternoon, which were largely attended, and many beautiful floral offerings from loving hearts were placed upon the casket.  Rev. H.D. Stebbins conducted the services and the casket was placed in Mt. Hope chapel [Norwich, NY], awaiting interment in the spring.

Almira M. Hewitt

Chenango Union, February 18, 1891

Mrs. Almira M. Hewitt, wife of Edwin Hewitt, died at her home in this village, Saturday morning at 1:15 o'clock, after a long and painful illness. She was born in German, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] where she resided about twenty-five years.  From there she came to this village, where she has since resided.  She was a consistent and respected member of the First Baptist church of Norwich, and a member of the Ladies' Relief Corps of the G.A.R.  She was a woman much respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and two children, C.E. Hewitt and Miss Estella Hewitt, who have the sympathy of this community in their affliction.  The funeral from their late residence occurred Wednesday, at 2 P.M.

Elmer Comell

Chenango Union, February 18, 1891

A telegram from Sand Coulee, Mon., brings to Leroy Comell, tidings of the death of her son Elmer [Comell], on the 5th of February, at the home of his brother Edgar, at that place.  Such tidings are usually sad, but to the many friends of Elmer who knew his upright Christian character, and his constant suffering from disease, it seems like a release from the "prison house of clay."  No one doubts that he is safe home in heaven, where sorrow and death come nevermore.  His wish was that his body should be brought home, and his funeral should be in his old church home at Union, and the interment at Evergreen Cemetery, but he cheerfully gave up the idea when convinced that it was impracticable.  He dictated messages to all his friends just before his death, and calmly fell asleep in Jesus.  he leaves a wife and little daughter in Masonville.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 19, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Miss Emily L. [Warner], daughter of Joseph L. and Lucinda Warner, aged 28 years, 3 months and 4 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY],, suddenly, on the 10th inst., Mr. Lewis Post, aged 54 years.

In Nineveh, Broome Soc., on the 17th inst., of diptheria, Miss Mary F. [Rogers], daughter of Chas. Rogers, of Chenango Forks, aged 20 years and 9 months.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Abraham Per Lee, aged 74 years.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., of scarlet fever, Willard [Harvey], aged 8 years, 10 months and 4 days.  On the 9th inst., Anaresta [Harvey], aged 5 years, 10 months and 19 days.  On the 10th inst., Franklin [Harvey] aged 1 year, 8 months and 24 days, children of David Harvey.

In Emery Hospital, Washington, D.C., Sept. 12th, 1862, of typhoid fever, Edgar W. Jones, of Co. B, 76th Reg.., N.Y.S.V., aged 16 years and 11 months, only son of Salmon and Emily Jones of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].