Obituaries (February 6)

Frederick Vanderlyn

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  It is with deep regret that we are compelled to record the death of Frederick Vanderlyn, only son of our respected townsman Mr. Ward Vanderlyn, which occurred on Friday last after an illness of only one week.  Death always leaves sad hearts even after the allotted three score and ten, but when he strikes down a young man with life all before him, our hearts are still more sad in the presence of the dread visitor.  Frederick had just entered upon his twenty-seventh year, and few young men had better opportunities before him.  With his father he had but recently purchased and fitted up a portion of the Fort Hill Block, and was engaged in the clothing business to which he gave his devoted attention.  In his home he was a loving son and brother, constantly doing little acts of filial devotion and affection, thereby knitting more closely the cords of love which had been given to him without measure and had bound him to the hearts of its inmates.  May the kind Father above "who doeth all things well" send comfort to these sad hearts in this their deepest sorrow.  - Times

Hattie Moore

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

On February 12, 1891, at 9:30 P.M., Miss Hattie Moore finished her earthly career at the home of her parents in East McDonough, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  She was twenty-three years of age.  for the past year she has been a most intense sufferer from cancer of the throat.  Through her entire sickness she has exhibited the most patient resignation.  The end was a glorious triumph of Christian fortitude.  She was an exemplary member of the F.B. Church. The funeral services, held February 15, 1891, were under the auspices of Union Grange, of which the deceased was a member.  Rev. O.L. Cooper acted as Chaplain, and Rev. F.J. jones preached the sermon. The large assembly proved the warm place she held in the hearts of the community.  Sister Moore leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.  F.J.J.

Minnie Moore

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Miss Minnie Moore, daughter of Samuel Moore, financial agent of the Puget Sound University, and Presiding Elder of the Tacoma district, died at the home of her parents, 920 Yakima avenue [Tacoma, WA], Saturday afternoon at 3:30, after an illness of two weeks' duration. She was but seventeen years of age at the time of her death, but was an enthusiastic student, an earnest Christian and a devoted and dutiful daughter.  But a few hours before her death she gave promise of a speedy recovery, but owing to sudden heart failure died very unexpectedly. The funeral services took place at the home of her parents at 1 o'clock this afternoon, and all that was mortal of the bright young life found a resting place in the Tacoma cemetery --Tacoma (Wash.) News, Jan. 26

Rev. S. Moore was a former member of the Wyoming M.E. Conference, and his many friends here extend their heartfelt sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

Moses Aldrich

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Moses Aldrich was found dead in his barnyard, across the road from his residence, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, February 4th.  His son-in-law, Dr. Palmatier, was called, who attributed his sudden death to heart disease.  Mr. Aldrich was born December 16th, 1828, on the farm where he died.  In 1851 he married Miss Celistia Aldrich, and to them were born two sons and two daughters.  Mrs. Aldrich died in 1872.  In 1875 Mr. Aldrich married Miss Mary Davidson, of Sherburne, who, with his four children and two brothers and two sisters, survive him, to mourn the loss of a loving companion and beloved father and brother.  Deceased had great respect for all Christian people, making them welcome at his home, and he gave liberally of his abundance of wealth to sustain meetings at his place.  The bereaved family and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community, who mourn the loss of a kind and genial neighbor and a respected citizen, beloved by all who knew him.

Stephen Law

Chenango Union, February 19, 1891

Stephen Law, a well known and much respected citizen, died of pneumonia, after a short sickness, at the residence of his son, Frank Law, near North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], February 13th, 1891, aged 85 years, 9 months and 18 days.  He was a son of the late Jonathan and Mary Law, and was born in Princeton, Mass., May 1, 1803.  When quite young he went into business in Boston, Mass., and nearly fifty-five years ago he moved to East Pharsalia, and resided there a few years, and then returned to Boston. About forty years ago he again removed to Pharsalia, and has resided in that town most of the time since.  He was much respected, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him.  Many years ago he made a profession of religion , and has ever lived the life of a consistent Christian, and has passed unsullied to the realms of life and beauty eternal.  He was a kind and loving neighbor and a true and trusted friend.  As a husband and father he was kind, considerate, affectionate and true, guiding his household with wisdom and prudence.  He leaves surviving him a beloved wife, two sons and a daughter, three brothers--Hamilton law, of North Pharsalia; Col. Asa Law, of Boston; and Jonathan Law, of California, and other relatives, to mourn his loss, but their loss is his gain.  He will be greatly missed in his family and by other relatives, by the church where he was in the habit of worshiping, and by the community where he resided; but his spirit has departed to be with Christ, and he will be ready to meet and greet loved ones at the gate on the other shore and he will be ready to meet and greet loved ones at the gate on the other shore, and to welcome loved ones to the endless bliss of heaven.  The funeral was held last Sunday at his late residence, and the services were conducted by Rev. W. Southworth, who preached an able and appropriate sermon to a large and attentive congregation, from the text, "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace." Pa., 37:37. Interment in the cemetery at Pharsalia Centre.  H.L.B.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 2, 1860

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Frederick Theodore [Rogers], child of Thos. S. and H.N. Rogers, aged 2 years 9 months and 16 days.

In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mary [Steere] wife of William Steere, aged 75 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Mr. Luke Wheeler, aged 44 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. Joel Barber, aged 32 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mrs. Sophia Barnes, wife of the late Asa Barnes, aged 72 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. Lathrop Rorabrook, aged 53 years.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY] on the 9th ult. Mr. Ephraim P. Eldridge, aged 63 years and 10 months.