Obituaries (May 6)

Lucy A. (Van Horn) Chapman

Died August 2, 1918, Norwich, NY

Died, at her home on Elm street in this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the afternoon of August 2, 1918, Mrs. Lucy A. Chapman, wife of Charles B. Chapman of this city.  Mrs. Chapman's death came quite unexpectedly following an illness of a few weeks.  It was thought for some time there was a very good chance for her recovery.  Mrs. Lucy A. Chapman was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], on November 20, 1857, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Van Horn. The early period of her life was spent at her family home at Bainbridge.  She was married on September 12, 1882, to Charles B. Chapman of Norwich.  She is survived by her husband, by an only daughter, Mrs. Howard G. Benedict of Cleveland, Ohio and by one brother.  Mrs. Chapman was a most faithful wife and mother whose whole life was devoted to the welfare of her family.  During her early married life in this city she gave her time and energy generously to her church, First Congregational church of this city, of which she died a member.  Having a trained musical education, she served as organist and choir leader for some time.  She leaves a large circle of intimate friends both in her church and neighborhood, by whom she will be keenly missed.  The funeral will be held at the family home on Elm street at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon.  Owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev. C.L. Bates of Emmanuel church will officiate.  In respect to her memory the store of the Chaman & Turner Co. will be closed Monday afternoon, August 5th, from 12:30 for the rest of the day.

Clarence Henry Chesebrough

Died April 10, 1933, Edmeston, NY

Clarence Henry Chesebrough, long a prominent and highly respected resident of this village died at his home about six o'clock Monday evening, following an illness of about four months caused by Bright's disease and complications.  Mr. Chesebrough was born at South Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] on July 27, 1860, the son of Dr. Amos and Adelaide Huntington Chesebrough.  He attended school at South Brookfield and later was graduated from the New Berlin Academy.  Most of his early life was spent in farming.  In January 1883, he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Hooker who passed away November 7, 1930.  There survive one daughter, Miss Florence Chesebrough, an adopted grandson, David Chesebrough, a niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Chesebrough Robison of State College, Pennsylvania, a cousin Harold Chesebrough of Brookfield and a sister-in-law Mrs. Cora Chesebrough of this village.  The funeral was held from his late home Thursday at 12M, the Rev. H.H. Hadley, rector of the Episcopal Church of New Berlin officiating.  Interment was made in the Union Cemetery at Edmeston.  A strong character of sterling worth and unquestioned integrity Mr. Chesebrough will be missed in many paths of endeavor in Edmeston. Throughout his many months of intense suffering and pain no work of complaint was ever heard, no protest against fate, life must go on and he prepared to leave only kindly memories and thoughts of unselfishness behind him.  His last thoughts were of the happiness of those he loved and who loved him dearly.  He was called to public office as supervisor of the town for two years in 1899 and 1900.  When the New York Central Mutual Insurance Company was formed Mr. Chesebrough was one of the first officers and throughout the thirty-four years that this company has operated, he had never missed a meeting of the board until his illness this January compelled him to remain away. At the time of his death he was a director in this company and a director in the First National Bank of Edmeston.  Up until the annual meeting of the Edmeston Water Works Company last fall he had held the office of president of the company but his ill health prompted him to resign.  His sound judgment could always be relied upon in any problem and his fellow workers will miss his good council.

Roswell Curtis Chapman

Died June 16, 1941, Syracuse, NY

Roswell Curtis Chapman, senior partner and general manager of the Chapman-Turner Co., passed away Monday evening, following an illness of several months.  Mr. Chapman was a son of the late William P. and Mary Curtis Chapman and was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] September 14, 1872.  He was graduated from Norwich high school in 1890 and took a four year Arts course at Cornell university, finished in 1894.  In the same year he joined his father in the management of the dry goods business then conducted under the firm name of W.P. Chapman.  This business had been established in 1813 by Benjamin Chapman, a great-uncle of the deceased, who came to Norwich from Saybrook, Conn.  Later the Chapman interests and those of J.B. Turner & Co. were merged into the Chapman-Turner Co.  During his school and college course Mr. Chapman developed for the study of philosophy and the ancient languages a fondness which he never entirely lost and which he continued to cultivate as opportunity was afforded.  But when circumstances directed his activities into a commercial channel he gave to merchandising and the details of trade the same intensive study and keen understanding which he had given to his favorite subjects.  He became a recognized leader in his field, the trusted advisor of younger men and a respected member of the National Retail Drygoods Association.  On June 9, 1897 he married Miss Fannie Reed, daughter of the late William E. and Mary Bushnell Reed.  Mrs. Chapman survives, together with a daughter, Mrs. Clark Belden of Boston, and a granddaughter, Constance Chapman Belden.  he is also survived by a brother, William P. Chapman Jr, of Scarsdale, a New York city attorney.  In the home Mr Chapman was a dependable tower of strength; in the world a good citizen, serving his church (the First Congregational church of Norwich) and his community in many positions of responsibility, and giving liberally of his time and substance to every worthy cause.  In his living he displayed the characteristics of constancy and devotion to right which he had inherited from his new England ancestry and in his last hours when perhaps only the subconscious mind was active, expressed repeatedly his confident belief in the faith of his fathers.  He loved the out-of-doors, the flowers, the trees, the birds.  The wooded hills and green valley of Chenango county, even the unfrequented roads and secluded by paths, were known to him and among them he seemed to find surcease from care, inspiration and intimate companionship with his God.  Private funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in the Chapman plot at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 21, 1860

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Theresa T. [Whitney], wife of Oliver Whitney, aged 49 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Philley, of McDonough, widow of Remembrance Philley, aged 96 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., of consumption, Miss Sarah S. [Pendleton], daughter of Wm. Pendleton, Esq., of Smithville, aged 28 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of putrid sore throat, Charles [Benhow] son of Benjamin Benhow, aged 10 years.

Chenango American, June 28, 1869

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Betsie [Pellet], daughter of John Pellet, aged 27 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Francis P. [Bulkley], only son of George and Esther Bulkley, aged nine years and six months.