Obituaries (July 2)

John Haight

Chenango American, February 7, 1861

We learn from the Chenango Union that a soldier of the war of 1812, named John Haight, died at his residence in Plasterville, in this county, on Tuesday last, aged 76 years.  He was at the disastrous battle of Queenstown--disastrous to the American cause, and yet in which many acts of signal bravery were performed.  During the battle, he was captured by the Indians in the British service, stripped of his clothing, and exposed for hours on a cold, raw day. The Indians were making preparations to put him to the torture, when, fortunately, his position was discovered by a British officer, and he was rescued.  This exposure seriously affected his health, and from which he never recovered. Several years ago, on this ground, the U.S. Government granted him a pension, which placed him beyond actual want.  In these times of treachery and falsehood to the government, it is peculiarly mournful to record the departure of those who have suffered bravely and uncomplainingly for their country.

Nellie V. (Thorp) Stradling

Died May 7, 1937, Georgetown, NY

Mrs. William H. Stradling died at her home at Georgetown Station [Madison Co., NY] early Friday morning, May 7, 1937.  Although in poor health for several years she was confined to her bed only three days.  Nellie V. Thorp was born in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], March 21, 1871, the youngest daughter of Samuel and Electa Allen Thorp. After being left an orphan at the age of nine years she passed her girlhood at Georgetown and Hamilton in the home of her uncle, Milton D. Allen. Early in life Mrs. Stradling joined the Baptist church of Georgetown and enjoyed her church work as long as her health permitted.  Funeral services were conducted at her home Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Joseph Chapman, pastor of the Georgetown Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Paul Swarthout, pastor of the Hamilton Baptist church.  Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Day and Mrs. Ruth Ellison of Hamilton, Mrs. Laura Priest of Sherburne, one son William A. Stradling of Georgetown Station, and five grandchildren, Robert and Maebelle Priest, Carroll and Donald Ellison and William A. Stradling.  The abundance of beautiful flowers and the presence of many relatives and friends all expressed love and esteem for the departed and sympathy for her family.

O meet me on the other side,

Upon that heavenly shore,

Where no sadness shall betide

No griefs affect us more

O meet me there without a fear

That we shall ever part

In that glorious sunny sphere

That joins us heart to heart

Chester E. Stratton
Morning Herald, Gloversville & Johnstown, NY

Chester E. Stratton, 63, 1310 Noyes street, Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at his home Tuesday night of last week after a long illness.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in 1867 and had resided in Utica for the last 30 years.  He was a milk service inspector for the New York Central Railroad.  He was a member of Little Falls Chapter 181, F.&A.M.; Ziyara Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Elks Chapter 179, R.A.M., Nicholville; Franklin Commandery 60, Malone; Skenandoah Lodge 95, I.O.O.F.; Little Falls Chapter 54, O.U.O.M., and Adirondack Chapter, New York Central Veterans' Association.  He leaves, beside his wife, Mrs. Ina Stratton, a son and daughter by a former marriage; a stepson, Harold Ostrander, Utica; two grandchildren, a brother, Henry, Mt. Upton; and a sister, Mrs. Floyd Hayes, Gloversville.

Ina (Gager) Ostrander Stratton

Sidney Enterprise, April 29, 1937

Ina (Ostrander) Stratton, a former Sidney resident, passed away Thursday evening, 22nd, inst., at the home of her cousin, Mr. Burnice G. Gager, 308 Pleasant street, Oneida, N.Y. [Madison Co.], with whom she resided.  She was the daughter of Gilbert Gager and Elizabeth (Coates) Gager and was born December 20, 1876 in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. She was twice married, her first husband being Elmer Ostrander, who passed away.  In 1916, Mrs. Ostrander was united in marriage to Mr. Chester E. Stratton of Utica, who succumbed in 1930.  Funeral services were conducted from the Carr-Hare Funeral parlors Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. D. Marvin Sutton, officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware co., NY].  Committal service was in charge of Rebekah officers, she having a membership in this fraternal organization also the Sidney Baptist church.  Surviving are a son, Harold G. Ostrander, and two grandchildren, Roger and Doris, all of Whitesboro; two sisters Mrs. Frank H. Mills and Mrs. George Moran, both of Sidney, and three nieces.  Mrs. Harriet Ames of Waverly, Mrs. Darwin Booth of Sidney and Mrs. Philip Wood of Franklin Depot.

Elizabeth Stratton

Died July 5, 1931, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton, wife of E.L. Stratton, died at her home at 8 Rexford street Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock.  Her age was 43 years.  Mrs. Stratton had been ill for a long period, and during the time had been a patient sufferer.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating with burial in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Stratton, besides her husband is survived by five children, Kenneth, Karl, Lyle, Earl and Vera Jean Stratton, all of this city, also her mother, Mrs. C.S. Dyer, and three brothers Frank Sherwood of South New Berlin, Howard Sherwood of New Paltz and Fred Sherwood of Hampton, Va.  Deceased was a member of the First Baptist church of this city, the Grand Eagles, also the Ladies' Auxiliary to B.R.T.  Norwich Sun.

Howard G. Stratton

Died November 15, 1940, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Howard G. Stratton, life-long resident of Norwich, died suddenly at his home, 62 South Broad Street, about 10:30 o'clock this morning from a heart attack. Born in Norwich, April; 9, 1875, he was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, all the Norwich Masonic bodies, Kalurah Temple of Binghamton, the Norwich Club and the Canasawacta Country Club.  The survivors are the widow, Maude Clinton Stratton, one daughter, Mrs. Norman C. Lyster; three grand children, Norman C. Lyster, Jr., Anne and Charlotte Lyster, all of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Vickers of Worcester..  Funeral arrangements had not been completed tonight.

Funeral services for Howard G. Stratton, held Tuesday afternoon, were largely attended. A profuse display of flowers indicated the esteem in which Mr. Stratton was held by many and expressed the sympathy of friends to the bereaved family.  A prayer service at the family home at 1:30 was followed by services in Emmanuel Episcopal church at 2 o'clock. The rector, Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, officiated and burial was made in the family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Bearers were Daniel M. Cook, P.L. Card, Robert R. Ellinwood, Zur W. Craine, F. Leonard Burchard of this city and Charles Benjamin of New Milford, Pa.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 28, 1861

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Monday morning, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Ellen M. Marsh, wife of Geo. L.Marsh, aged 27 years.  her remains were taken to Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY] for interment.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mr. Jonathan Gibson, aged 24 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Rosanna [Sannick], wife of Mr. Samuel Sanick, aged 72 years.

In Plymouth Village [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 2d inst., Loren D. Moon, aged 20 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Martha Ruddock, relict of Edward Ruddock, aged 89 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mrs. Jerusha Kies, aged 66 years.