Obituaries (July 24)

Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1917

Mrs. Alexiewna Greene, widow of Adolphus T. Greene, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Burton Sage in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning March 7, 1917, aged 73 years.  She had been ill for some time, with an incurable disease, and patiently waited for the summons to come.  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Reynolds, and was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, 1844. She was of a family of five children, only one of whom survives, a brother, Hiram Reynolds, of Rockwell's Mills.  She was married to Adolphus T. Greene of White Store, in 1861, and there most of her life was spent. Two children survive, a son, Nelson P. Greene of South New Berlin, and a daughter, Mrs. Burton Sage of Holmesville, with whom she resided, and by whom she was tenderly cared for during her illness.  Her devotion to her home and family was a marked characteristic of her nature, and she was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, whenever health would permit.  Funeral services were largely attended on Saturday afternoon, March 10, Rev. L.E. Wheeler of South New Berlin officiating.  Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. J.P. McGuire and Miss Normina Beckley, both of South New Berlin.  There were floral offerings of unusual beauty, showing the esteem in which she was held.  Mrs. Greene was buried in Evergreen cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband who died October 4, 1905.

Arthur B. Greene

Binghamton Press, January 17, 1948

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Arthur B. Greene, 42, died at the Sidney Hospital early yesterday morning after an illness of several months of a heart ailment.  He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 12, 1905, the son of John P. and Minnie Burlison Greene.  previous to his illness he was employed by the Scintilla Magneto Division.  He was a member of Freedom Lodge 324, F.& A.M. Unadilla.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee Greene, Riverside, five children aged 12 to 4: Patricia, John, Paul, Claude and Allen; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Greene, Maple Avenue; three sisters, Miss Cora Greene, Maple Avenue, Mrs. Howard Lawrence of Montoursville, Pa.; and Mrs. Phillips Odell of Mesa, Ariz.; and several uncles and aunts; James, Robert and Edwin of Sidney, Henry of Brewster, G.A. Greene of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. B C. Fairbanks and Mrs. Ida Hotaling of Sidney; Fred, George and Clinton Burlison of Unadilla and Guilford, also several cousins, nieces and nephews. A masonic service will be held at Carr and Landers Chapel tonight at 7:30 o'clock with Right Worshipful Walter l. Hunt of Unadilla officiating. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiating. The body will be placed in the vault of Prospect Hill cemetery with burial in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store.

Edwin Greene

South New Berlin Bee, January 21, 1905

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greene attended the funeral of his brother, Edwin [Greene], at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday.  Edwin Green whose death occurred Sunday morning, was 83 years of age and one of a family of six children, all of whom have died excepting Arthur of this village. Edwin had 27 grandchildren, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

George T. Greene

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

George T. Greene, the only son of Arthur Greene, died at his home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, May 1st, aged 20 years.  He was a young man of worth, and his many moral virtues had endeared him to a large circle of friends.  Since September last it has been evident that his health was failing, and although all that tenderest love and medical skill could devise has been done for him, his frail constitution could not long withstand the ravages of his dread disease, consumption.  As a tired child sinks to slumber, so he passed away to the better land.  In the same room where he first saw the light, the Death Angel closed his eyes to all earthly sights forever. Many friends gathered on Tuesday, and with the choicest flowers made fragrant the resting place of the quiet sleeper. Beautiful words of eulogy for the departed, and deepest sympathy for the mourning ones, were spoken; the voices of the quartet of life-long friends breathed their saddest and sweetest music above him; and so he was laid away to his quiet rest.  No care, no sorrow, no adversity can mar that eternal rest.  For the fair young wife in her bitter sorrow, for the father and mother bereft of their only child, we have aching hearts and deepest sympathy; but knowing how vain all human words are to comfort them, we can only say;  "May God be with you."

The pouring rain and mud of the 27th did not deter a crowd of people from gathering at the spacious farm house of George T. Greene, to attend the funeral rites of the young man cut down in life's spring time.  It has been said, "Death loves a shining mark," and in this instance it seems true.  George was a young man tenderly reared, the only child of doting parents, whose hearts he never pained by turning from the right.  His friends were glad to learn, as stated by the officiating clergyman, Rev. L.C. Hayes, that he had for some years led a life of prayer.  He regretted that he had not publicly professed his faith in Christ, and united with the church, and his first plan "when he got well," was to do so.  To a friend who said, "I hope the Lord will give you strength to bear your suffering," he said "He does."  Cheerful, patient, and hopeful to the very last, tenderly cared for by his young wife and his parents, he fell asleep in Jesus.  It was fitting that an old friend of the family, Rev. L.C. Hayes, of Norwich, should attend his obsequies.  His words were fitting and appropriate, pointing the stricken hearts to the only Helper, Christ, the Resurrection and the Life.  The music was sweet and consoling, especially the beautiful solo by Mrs. Robert Case. A profusion of calla lilies and trailing arbutus surrounded the coffined form, the fragrance as sweet as that of the young life which had closed on earth.  He sleeps in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, near the pleasant earthly house he left for the one which the Saviour went to prepare for him.  The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. E.J. Richmond.

Romanzo Spring

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

A telegram was received Friday, by H.L. Morse, of this village, announcing the death on the previous evening, at Geneva, O., of his son-in-law, Romanzo Spring.  Deceased was formerly for a time engaged in business in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and during his stay in town made many friends, who learn of his sudden death with sincere regret. The Geneva Free Press of Saturday contains a lengthy tribute to his memory, from which we extract the following:

"In 1861 he disposed of his stock of hardware and enlisted in Company F, light artillery, of which he was made second lieutenant.  He served his term in the war, and returning, again entered into business in Geneva, in 1865; this time in the dry goods business in Company with H.W. Turner.  In 1866 he entered into a big scheme for transporting oil by wagons, but the rapid establishment of pipe lines cut off the need of team transit, and he sold off all of his equipage at a considerable loss.  In 1869 he first began to make a specialty of closing out bankrupt stocks at auction.  This business he has continued to follow, somewhat interruptedly, with considerable success ever since.  His latest business stand was the fine furniture store which he opened up here a few years since, and continued until sold by him to H.C. Durfee.  He was always active, pushing and alive in business enterprises, of whatever kind he engaged in, but was possessed of a spirit of unrest that prevented his settling down in any one line of business during a long term of years."

"Mr. Spring was a genial, warm hearted and esteemed by all who knew him, and regarded with warmest feelings by the many who call him friend.  To his family he was the kindest husband and father.  Of the large family of which he was one, but two brothers, Bollivar and George, and one sister, survive him.  Of his immediate family, there are left to deeply mourn his loss, his widow, his son Edwin and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Tucker, by his first wife, and Miss Grace by his present wife.  They have the deepest sympathy of the whole community in this, their sudden, and great loss."

Lewis Parker

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

The mystery which surround the identity of the remains of an old man which were found on the D.L.& W. track near Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], in July last, appears to have been cleared up.  It will be remembered that the mangled remains were brought to this village, and many believed them to be those of Daniel Johnson, of Guilford (since deceased at Chicago). The Rome Sentinel of Saturday last has the following paragraph which explains the mystery:

"On June 7th, Lewis Parker, a weak minded man about sixty years of age, disappeared from the home of his brother-in-law, the late A.J. Kneeland, of Augusta. Efforts were made to discover his whereabouts, and several bodies that were found in this vicinity were viewed by the relatives of Parker, but none were identified as that of the missing man. A few days ago Herman J. Kneeland,of Binghamton, son of A.J. Kneeland, went to Augusta to attend the funeral of his father.  On his way home he stopped at Norwich, to investigate the case of an unknown man who was killed by the cars last August. From the description, he writes to his relatives that he is positive that the man who was killed was Lewis Parker.  He obtained some of the clothing worn by the victim of the Norwich accident and sent it to his people at Augusta, by whom it has been identified as the same worn by Lewis Parker when he disappeared."

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 29, 1889

SANDERS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Elizabeth A. [Sanders], wife of Charles H. Sanders, aged 36 years.  Remains taken to Utica for burial.

YORK:  In Oxford [Chenango co., NY], April 21st, Aruba [York], widow of the late Jeremiah York, aged 83 years and 6 months.

MOORE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Harriet N. [Moore], wife of Charles B. Moore, aged 64 years.

GREENE:  At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mr. George T. Greene, aged 29 years.

ROBERTS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, Mrs. Deborah Roberts, aged 73 years, widow of the late Dr. G.W. Roberts, and mother of George C Roberts, of the Chenango American.

NORTHUP: At her home in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. Rachel Northup, aged 88 years and 9 months.

SHIPMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Mr. Lindsley Shipman, aged 39 years.

LEONARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Mr. John Leonard, aged 88 years.

CASEY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Eliza [Casey], wife of William Casey, aged 21 years.

PERRY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mrs. Anna Perry, aged about 86 years.

MASON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook) April 19th, Mr. James H. Mason, aged 68 years.

PECK:  In Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], April 20th, Mr. Truman Peck, aged 31 years and 6 months.

COLE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 12th, Grace Punderford [Cole], wife of C.J. Cole, aged 27 years.