Obituaries (May 14)

Minnie (Hooker) Chesebrough

Died November 7, 1930, Edmeston, NY

Minnie Hooker Chesebrough, daughter of the late Hiram C. and Katherine Piper Hooker, was born in South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY] September 28, 1862 and died at her home on Friday, November 7, 1930, after a long and painful illness, borne with a fortitude and patience which reflected her true character.  For the past two months she has been confined to her bed, rapidly failing until she fell into a long and peaceful rest last Friday.  Mrs. Chesebrough lived her entire life in this locality receiving her early education in the public school at South Edmeston and New Berlin and later attending the Whitestown Seminary.  On January 10, 1883 she was united in marriage with Clarence Henry Chesebrough at South Edmeston.  One daughter, Florence J., was born to them.  Mrs. Chesebrough was a member of the First Baptist church of this village and until ill health prevented, took a very active part in all its affairs. She taught a class of young girls, now grown to womanhood, who revere and love the memory of her kindly, sincere guidance and upright teachings.  Her unselfish and untiring efforts for the comfort and happiness of others made a place in their hearts which can never be filled. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late home, and was conducted by the Rev. D.H. Woodward of South New Berlin, her former pastor.  Interment was made in Union Cemetery.  There survive the husband and daughter above mentioned, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended; a sister, Mr.s E.N. Morgan of South New Berlin; and a brother, Leslie Hooker of San Mateo, Florida.

Jerry C. Collins

Died December 4, 1940, Norwich, NY

Jerry C. Collins, well-known Norwich citizen, died at his home 59 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], about midnight, following a brief illness.  Mr. Collins was born in Ireland Dec. 18, 1893, and came to the United States and to Norwich when 11 years of age.  He had been a resident of this city for 35 years. The deceased was a son of John Collins and the late Mary Barrett Collins.  His untimely death will be keenly regretted by a wide circle of friends.  Mr. Collins had been engaged in the automobile business for about 28 years.  He first began this vocation under Charles H. Latham and was the first paid fireman in the Norwich department.  He drove the first motor chemical this city ever owned.  Jerry Collins was an expert automobile mechanic and his services were always in great demand when owners needed someone to look at their cars.  In recent years Mr. Collins had been a partner in the firm of Collins & Murphy, operators of the Nash Auto Sales and garage on American avenue. The deceased was a member of Norwich council, 211, Knights of Columbus, and Norwich lodge, 1222, B.P.O. Elks.  He was also a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul's church, the A.O.H. and the Maydole Hose Company.  Mr. Collins was united in marriage in 1917 with Mae L. Ganley, who survives with one son, Jerry C. Collins, Jr.., student at St. Bonaventure; his father, John Collins; two brothers, John Collins, Jr., of Syracuse and Patrick Collins of Frankfort, also one niece and four nephews. Another son Charles, also a student at St. Bonaventure, died November 8, 1939.  Funeral arrangements await the arrival of the son who is on his way here from St Bonaventure college, but services are to be held at the late home on Rexford street.

Death Notices

Chenango American, July 19, 1860

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Miss Catharine M. Clark, in the 21st year of her age.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th isn't., Mr. D.L. Davis, aged 58 years.

Chenango American, July 26, 1860

At Page Brook, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mrs. Sara Carter, aged 64 years.

At Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Epharaim E. Gardner, aged 79 years.

In Owego [Tioga Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Melissa Markham.