Obituaries (May 24)

George Sharp

Chenango American, August 9, 1860

Capt. George Sharp, of East Greene [Chenango Co., NY] was suddenly killed on Tuesday last in the following manner:  He was riding in a buggy in the vicinity of Alexander Day's, about four miles above this village, on the east side of the river, when his horse became frightened from some cause unknown, while descending a hill, and while running rapidly, overturned the buggy, throwing Mr. Sharp out, his head striking upon a stone, killing him almost instantly.  He was an old resident of this section, and was about sixty years of age.

Daniel B. Cowles

Chenango Telegraph, September 1, 1942

Daniel B. Cowles, for many years an Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] merchant and member of the firm of Loomis & Cowles, who conducted a general store, died at the home of his nephew, George Graves, Chenango Lake road early Monday morning.  Mr. Cowles was 79 years old Aug. 22.  He was born in Smithville Center [Chenango Co., NY] and for many years was in business in Oxford.  He never married.  There survive his sister, Mrs. Emma Graves, Chenango Lake road, a brother, Will Cowles of Smithville Center and another brother, Walter Cowles of Oxford, also several nephews and nieces. Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with burial in Riverview cemetery at Oxford.

George M. Coss 

Died March 28, 1933

George M. Coss passed away Tuesday p.m., March 28, 1933, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Coy, following a stroke which he suffered the Sunday morning previous.  He was born in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 28, 1859 and was one of three children born to Peter H Coss and Lemira Fuller.  A brother Orlando and sister Marian passed away some years ago.  He was united in marriage to Laura B. Scott of Masonville December 17, 1884.  Two children were born unto them:  Lena L. and Fred W Coss. At the time of his death he was a emmber of the Broad street M.E. Church in Norwich and a regular attendant of the Baptist and M.E. Churches in this village where he had resided since the passing of his wife three years ago.  Surviving are the son and daughter, two granddaughters, Hazel C and Norma L. Coss, two step-grandchildren Bertha Belle Chapin and Kenneth T. Coy, nephew Frank Coss of Brooklyn, N.Y., two nieces, Mrs. Mary D. Howland of Bainbridge and Mrs. George Culver of Milford, N.Y., other neices, nephews and cousins.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church this village, Friday p.m., March 31, 1933, Dr.  J.W. Nicholson officiating, assisted by Rev. Skinner and Rev. Salin.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery.

Laura B. (Scott) Coss

Died May 12, 1930

Mrs. Laura B. Coss passed away at her late home Monday, May 12, 1930, following a stroke which she suffered a few hours previous.  She was born in Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] March 26, 1868.  She was one of four daughters of Willis and Sarah Scott.  December 17, 1884, she was united in marriage to George M. Coss also of Masonville.  Two children were born unto them:  Lena L. and Fred W. Coss. At the time of her death she was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church in Norwich, N.Y., an active worker in the societies affiliated with the church to which she belonged.  Surviving are her husband, daughter Mrs. Lena L. Coy, son Fred W. Coss, an aged mother Mrs. Sarah Scott and four grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. L.C. Benedict of Afton, Mrs. G.R. Smith of Nineveh, several nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, this village on Wednesday afternoon, May 14th, Dr. J.W. Nicholson, of Norwich officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, August 16, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Willie A. [Church], infant son of Wm. and Jane Church, aged 6 months and 16 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Miss Betsey Preston, aged 54 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. Elijah Annable, aged 89 years.

In new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Julia Ann [Steere], wife of Saml. Steere, aged 30 years.