Obituaries (August 19)

Goold Stratton

Chenango American, August 22, 1861

A perambulating peddler of pills and essences, says the Norwich Telegraph named Goold Stratton, was drowned in the Canasawacta creek, near the south bounds of that village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday last.  He was seen to fall from the bridge, but before assistance could reach him he was dead.  His body was taken to the house of T.H. Prentice, and on Thursday a coroners jury, after a full investigation of the case, gave a verdict of "accidental drowning."  Mr. Stratton lived in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and was not careful about using whiskey.

Chauncy Thompson & Fred Hager

Bainbridge Republican, April 30, 1880

For the second time during the present academic year, have we, as a school, been called upon to mourn the death of one of our most promising students and companions.  On Thursday of last week, Mr. Chauncy Thompson died at the residence of his brother in Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Thompson was but twenty years of age at the time of his death, and was well known in this community.  For upwards of five terms he had diligently pursued his studies, and had but recently left school in order to enter the employment of our postmaster, Mr. Nichols.  On Saturday, the 17th inst., he was taken suddenly ill and left on the evening train for Sidney.   Upon arriving there, he was so weak that it was with difficulty that he reached the home of his brother.  Medical aid was promptly administered, but nothing could stay the hand of the Destroyer; after five days of intense suffering, Death closed the scene.  The death of Mr. Thompson is a sad coincidence.  Last August, he, in company with Mr. Fred Hager, registered as members of our teachers' class.  They were of nearly the same age, both the youngest sons of aged parents, and both were residents of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  They roomed together, and were apparently in the enjoyment of perfect health.  In company they worked until nearly the close of the term, when Mr. Hager, feeling unwell, requested a short leave of absence.  Too well we remember the afternoon he left us.  Little did we think that he would never return, yet such proved the case.  He was stricken with typhoid fever, and died after a wasting sickness of four weeks.  Mr Thompson continued with us during the winter, little thinking that he would so soon be summoned to join the companion whose death he mourned.  As students and teachers we shall ever remember them.  Surely the ways of Providence are past finding out, yet we know that "He doeth all things well."  Their studies and labors are now unseen by us; however, we believe that, united, they are today in the enjoyment of better privileges than earth affords.  As a school we tender our deep sympathy to the parents of the deceased. With them we mourn.  Verily we have been shown that youth and health have no promise of long life, and we trust that this solemn waring, so sadly remembered, may be of profit to us all.  W.D.G.

Hector McPherson

Died June 3, 1931, New Berlin, NY

Hector McPherson passed away at his home Wednesday at noon.  Had he lived until the 23rd of this month he would have been 67 years old.  Much sympathy is expressed for the wife who has stood by his side so long, doing every thing to relieve his suffering.  Mr. McPherson was a kind neighbor and had a host of friends.  The funeral was held Friday at 1:30 at his home, with burial at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Grace Matterson

Died August 4, 1925, Skaneateles, NY

Mrs. W.B. Matterson, former resident of this city, died at the home of her son, Curtis D. Matterson, in Skaneateles, Thursday afternoon, aged 64 years.  Besides the son above mentioned she leaves another son, Clarence H. Matterson of Iowa and a step son, Warren B. Matterson of this city.  Her husband, once a prominent lawyer in Norwich and later in Syracuse, died several years ago.  Funeral services will be held at the son's home in Skaneateles at 3:30 Saturday afternoon with burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Irene E. (Mansfield) Matteson

Died October 13, 1940, Morris, NY

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene E. Matteson, aged ninety-one, who died Tuesday afternoon, were held Friday afternoon of last week at 2 o'clock at her home on South Broad street.  The Rev. H.E. Danielson, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated and burial was made in Hillington cemetery here.  Mrs. Matteson was taken ill six weeks ago with pneumonia followed by complications.  Born September 19, 1849, at New Haven, Conn., a daughter of Horace and Elizabeth Mansfield she was a descendant of Richard Mansfield, one of the early English settlers of New Haven who came from England in 1639.  On her maternal side she was a descendant of Arents Brandt, an early Dutch settler of New York state. She was always interested in national and civic affairs.  It was her privilege to see Abraham Lincoln on two occasions.  She was an active member of the Morris Baptist church as long as her health permitted and was the oldest member of the church.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Henry Barker, of Norwich; Mrs. Henry Chapin, Flushing, L.I.; and Mrs. Walter Stafford of this village; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Chenango American, August 8, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. George Percy, aged 2`1 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Jonathan Thompson, aged 74 years.

Chenango American, August 15, 1861

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Alice Bates, in the 6th year of her age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Ann Eliza Carbary in the 37th year of her age.

At Amboy, Ill., on the 1st ult., Mr. Wm. Church, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 46 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Mary R [Mead], wife of Dea. Aaron Mead, aged 50 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Emily Laura [Brooks], daughter of Edwin C. and Helen B. Brooks, aged 9 months and 18 days.