Jennie (Brown) Hawley
Died May 7, 1924
Mrs. Burt Hawley died at her home on the South New Berlin road Wednesday morning, following a long illness. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and three children, Raymond, Clara and Ralph, of Norwich and one granddaughter, Virginia Hawley; also four sisters and one brother and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home, the Rev. Palmer officiating and burial was made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. The floral tributes were large and beautiful.
A life of such extraordinary length, embracing a period of such varied National interest, in which her strong and active mind ever deeply sympathized, and a life of such unusual fidelity, seems to call for more than a passing notice. This eminently Christian lady was born in Huntington, Fairfield Co., Conn. Dec. 13th , 1771. At the age of 19 years she was married to Lewis Blackman and moved with him to Roxbury, Conn. Soon after their union to each other, they both took upon themselves the vows of God, and united with the Presbyterian church in that place. In the autumn of 1803 they emigrated to Chenango Co. and settled in the north part of the town of Pitcher when there were but six other families in that town. In 1803 they built them a commodious framed house, in which they lived till each in turn was called to dwell in one of the "Many mansions" in their Heavenly Father's house." She and her husband were of the number that formed the Presbyterian church in Pitcher, in 1805, and for many years she was the only surviving member of the original number. From the time that her heart received the warming influences of the Savior's love, she was an active Christian;' a diligent servant of The Master; laboring and praying for the upbuilding of His kingdom on the earth; and especially for its promotion in her own heart, and in her household. She was a woman of much prayer, and of much Scripture reading. No one could be long in conversation with her, and fail to discover where her "treasure" was. She had great delight in the preached word, and was an appreciative listener, and an habitual worshipper of God in His earthly courts, until she was suddenly stricken down with paralysis a few days before she died. And possessing a "strong mind in a sound body," she took a deep interest in passing events. During our recent civil conflict she read all the war news that came within her reach, and was wont to compare what she read with similar incidents of our Revolutionary struggle, which had made so deep an impression on her young mind that a lapse of nearly a century could not efface them. She remember the formation of our first congress and the inauguration of our first President. In the Nation, Mrs. Blackman was a devout patriot; in the neighborhood an obliging friend, and in the family an oracle for piety, patience and fortitude. "Her children rise up and call her blessed." Her husband was called home many years since; but her entire family of ten children, lived to see her enter upon her ninety-ninth year. One daughter preceded her but a few months, into that rest which is reserved for the Redeemed. Mrs. Blackman lived to number fifty grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. And Lo! She was not, for God took her.
Minnie Hayes
Died February 1, 1928
Mrs. James Hayes, over 70 years of age, died very suddenly at the home of her son Arthur, on the east side, town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday morning, shortly after 6 o'clock. She is reported to have been enjoying her usual good health previously and death came very sudden and unexpected. She is survived by her aged husband, James Hayes two sons, Daniel and Arthur, four grandchildren, of this village, brothers and sisters and other relatives. The funeral was held from the late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock; burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Jennie Stratton Hayes
Died September 17, 1937
Mrs. Jennie Stratton Hayes, wife of Floyd Hayes, died at the family home in Amsterdam Friday. The deceased is survived by her husband and one son, Clyde Hayes of Saratoga. The members of the family are natives of this vicinity but several years ago moved to Amsterdam which has been their home in more recent years. The remains will be brought to White Store church for funeral services at one o'clock Sunday with interment in the White Store cemetery. [Norwich Sun, Sept. 18, 1937]
Charity Smith Blackman
Died February 10, 1871
Died in North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, 1871, Mrs. Charity Smith Blackman, in the one hundredth year of her age.A life of such extraordinary length, embracing a period of such varied National interest, in which her strong and active mind ever deeply sympathized, and a life of such unusual fidelity, seems to call for more than a passing notice. This eminently Christian lady was born in Huntington, Fairfield Co., Conn. Dec. 13th , 1771. At the age of 19 years she was married to Lewis Blackman and moved with him to Roxbury, Conn. Soon after their union to each other, they both took upon themselves the vows of God, and united with the Presbyterian church in that place. In the autumn of 1803 they emigrated to Chenango Co. and settled in the north part of the town of Pitcher when there were but six other families in that town. In 1803 they built them a commodious framed house, in which they lived till each in turn was called to dwell in one of the "Many mansions" in their Heavenly Father's house." She and her husband were of the number that formed the Presbyterian church in Pitcher, in 1805, and for many years she was the only surviving member of the original number. From the time that her heart received the warming influences of the Savior's love, she was an active Christian;' a diligent servant of The Master; laboring and praying for the upbuilding of His kingdom on the earth; and especially for its promotion in her own heart, and in her household. She was a woman of much prayer, and of much Scripture reading. No one could be long in conversation with her, and fail to discover where her "treasure" was. She had great delight in the preached word, and was an appreciative listener, and an habitual worshipper of God in His earthly courts, until she was suddenly stricken down with paralysis a few days before she died. And possessing a "strong mind in a sound body," she took a deep interest in passing events. During our recent civil conflict she read all the war news that came within her reach, and was wont to compare what she read with similar incidents of our Revolutionary struggle, which had made so deep an impression on her young mind that a lapse of nearly a century could not efface them. She remember the formation of our first congress and the inauguration of our first President. In the Nation, Mrs. Blackman was a devout patriot; in the neighborhood an obliging friend, and in the family an oracle for piety, patience and fortitude. "Her children rise up and call her blessed." Her husband was called home many years since; but her entire family of ten children, lived to see her enter upon her ninety-ninth year. One daughter preceded her but a few months, into that rest which is reserved for the Redeemed. Mrs. Blackman lived to number fifty grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. And Lo! She was not, for God took her.
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