Obituaries (June 10)

Russel Morenus

Chenango American, October 11, 1860

We learn says the Chenango Telegraph, that a man named Russel Morenus, 21 or 22 years old was killed in New Berlin on Saturday night, by the falling upon him of a stump which he was trying to raise to an upright position.  It fell upon his abdomen, injuring him internally.  He died in about two hours after the accident.

Francis Henry McFarland

Chenango American, October 11, 1860

On Saturday last, says the Oxford Times, a bright little lad son of Dr. S.F. McFarland of this village (Oxford) aged between four and five years, was found in the barn near the house of the Doctor unable to rise.  On being lifted from the floor a wound apparently from a pitch fork tine was found near the right ear.  The little fellow was unable to speak, although in full possession of his reason until Sunday afternoon, when death intervened.  There is nothing certain as to the manner of the accident.  It is supposed he fell upon the fork while attempting to get upon a wagon.  No one was with him save a sister younger. The occurrence has cast a deep gloom over the family and neighborhood.

Ira Monroe Wall

Died May 13, 1943

Ira M. Wall, 66, died at his home in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday night.  He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Odd Fellows and was well known to many citizens of Norwich and North Norwich.  There survive his wife, a daughter, Mrs. E.O. Bowers of South New Berlin, two grandsons, Ira Earl Bowers of South New Berlin and James Monroe Wall of North Norwich, also a sister, Mrs. B.J. Butts of Sherburne.

Alfred Jones

Died May 22, 1930

Alfred Jones, for many years a resident tof this vicinity, passed away Thursday, between 4 and 5 o'clock, while sitting in a chair in his room, at the home of Paul Hickling for whom he had been working this Spring.  He had been suffering a very severe attack of asthma, which affected his heart and caused his death.  He was a member of Victor Lodge of Odd Fellows and had many friends, who will regret to learn of his passing.

Sarah (Barr) Potter Sargent

Died September 25, 1922

Word came here Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Sarah Sargent, who passed away in the hospital at Greenfield, Mass., Monday morning, Sept. 25, 1922, following an illness of nearly two years.  The deceased was a daughter of Alonzo and Mary Barr and was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], November 8, 1842.  She was one of a family of four children:  Sarah, George, Frances and Edwin, of whom the two brothers mentioned above, survive.  She was twice married, her first husband being William Potter and three children blessed this union, two sons, Alonzo and Clarence and one daughter, Carrie, the first named surviving the mother.  Her first husband passed away about 40 years ago.  A few years after the death of Mr. Potter, she was married to Charles Sargent, who passed away about twenty years ago.  Since the death of Mr. Sargent she has made her home most of the time with her children. Early in life she united with the Methodist chruch at Gilbertsville, transferring her membership to the Methodist church in this village where she was still a member. She was a quiet unassuming woman, well beloved by those who knew her best. For a great many years she resided in this village where she had many friends. the funeral was held at the Methodist church in this village on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. Wm. T. Webb, officiating, burial was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 11, 1860

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., at the residence of his son, Mr. Thomas Johnson, late of Hartwick, Otsego Co., aged 98 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Augustus S. Brown, aged 32 years and 11 months.

Chenango American, October 18, 1860

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Zeri Yale, aged 77 years.

Chenango American, October 25, 1860

Drowned, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Alfred B. [Thomas], son of J.A. and J.G. Thomas, aged 2 years, 1 month and 9 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mrs. Lydia Daily, aged 82 years.