John Harrison
Chenango American, March 21, 1861
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28d ult. Mr. John Harrison, aged 40 years and 5 months. Mr. Harrison was the youngest of four brothers, and the earliest called hence. He was an exemplary Christian, a member of the Congregational Church, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless. He was a kind husband, a fond and judicious father (having an adopted son and daughter from the Children's Home in New York) and a public spirited citizen. Not only have the loved ones of his household been made desolate, but the Zion of God in this place are called to weeping by his decease.
Gertrude (Edwards) Schemerhorn
Norwich Sun, January 30, 1926
Mrs. Gaylord Schemerhorn of White Store [Chenango Co., NY], aged 40 years, died of heart disease at her home Friday. Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner was called. The woman was taken ill Thursday night, following the death of a child at birth about a month ago. She leaves her husband and two children.
Joseph Schecton
Chenango Telegraph, July 5, 1938
Following a brief illness, the death of Joseph Schecton occurred early Friday at his home, 11 East Railroad street. Born in Italy, March 12, 1868, Mr. Schecton had resided in this city for more than 30 years all of which time he was a faithful and efficient employee of the N.Y.O.&W.R.R. He was a devoted member of the St. Bartholomew church and active in the membership of the Italian Lodge. Besides his wife, Mr. Schecton is survived by four children, Mrs. Dominic Raffaele and Mrs. Joseph Maiurano of this city; Anthony Schecton of West New York, N.J., and Michael, residing in Utica. One brother, Anthony Schecton of Brooklyn and one sister, Mrs. Bartolo Natoli of Oswego; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the family home at 9 o'clock and from St. Bartholomew's church at 9:30 with the pastor, Rev. Father Walter A. Sinnott officiating. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].
Ellen M. (Follett) Skinner
Died January 29, 1939, Norwich, NY
The death of Mrs. Ellen M. Follett Skinner, 77, wife of Miner D. Skinner occurred at the Chenango Lake home of the deceased Sunday afternoon after a short illness. Mrs. Skinner was born in the town of North Norwich and spent her entire life in this vicinity. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Levi M., Linn A and Daniel M. all of the town of Norwich, and three brothers, Albert Follett of Earlville, Spencer Follett of Boonville and Harry Follett of Pittsfield, The funeral was held at the Breese Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, with Rev. Lloyd S. Charters officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery.--Norwich Sun
Miner D. Skinner
Died December 14, 1940, Norwich, NY
After an extended illness covering a period of three years, the death of Miner D. Skinner, substantial and well known farmer, died at his home on the Chenango lake road at 2 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Skinner was 77 years of age on Sept. 22, 1940. The deceased was born on the farm on which he died and on which he had always resided. It was the old Skinner homestead on which his father, the late Daniel Skinner, was born and reared. The farm, one of the most productive in this section has been in the Skinner family upwards of 150 years. Mr. Skinner had always, been a farmer and cattle dealer, and was well known to the farming community in this section. He was thrifty and industrious and possessed those traits of character which made him a well known figure in the community in which he lived for so many years. The death of Mrs. Skinner, lifetime helpmate of her husband, occurred nearly two years ago. There survive three sons, Levi M. Skinner and Linn A. Skinner, who reside in the family home, and Dannie M. Skinner, who lives in this city. Services will be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. L. S. Charters officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].
Chenango American, March 21, 1861
In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th isn't., Emma Jane [Garrett], daughter of Edgar and Ann D. Garrett, aged 10 years, 11 months and 18 days.
In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th isn't., John Stevens, aged 73 years.
In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mr. Harvey Reynolds, aged 49 years.
Death Notices
Chenango American, March 7, 1861
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., Miss Mary A. Jamison, aged 23 years.
At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Ida [Walker], youngest daughter of Scovell and Mary Walker, aged 21 months. "She is not dead, but sleepeth."
God looked among his cherub band,
And one was wanting there,
To swell along the holy land
The hymns of praise and prayer.
One little soul which long had been
Half way 'tween earth and sky,
Untempted in a world of sin,
He watched with loving eye.
It was too promising a flower
To bloom upon this earth,
And God did give it angel power
And bright celestial birth.
The world was all too bleak and cold
To yield it quiet rest;
God brought it to his shepherd fold,
And laid it on his breast.
There, mother, in thy Sviour's arms,
Forever undenied,
Amid the little cherub band,
Is thy beloved child.
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