Obituaries (August 12)

Sarah E. Owens

Died November 30, 1934, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Sarah E. Owens passed away at her home Friday night, aged 72 years.  She had been ill only a few days. There survive a son, Chester Owens of Norwich and a daughter, Mrs. Ada Fraser of Pattersonville.  A prayer service was held Monday night at the Breese Funeral home.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Tillson, N.Y.  The beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which she was held.

Clarissa E. (McNitt) McLagan

Died October 21, 1942, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Clarissa E. McNitt McLagan, widow of George McLagan who died several years ago, passed away at her home, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], R.D. 1, at 8:30 Wednesday night, after a week's illness. The deceased was born in Norwich January 20, 1861, and had resided for many years in this township, where she was held in high regard by many friends.  She is survived by the following sons and daughters, James McLagan of Utica, Mrs. Jesse Moses of Hamilton, Mrs. Walter McIntyre of Oneonta, Percy McLagan of Guilford, Mrs. Frank Sherman of Norwich, Mrs. Kirk Moss of this city, Mrs. Orson Blood of Norwich, Mrs. Charles Hoffman of Guilford and Kasson McLagan of Norwich.  A son, Virgil C. McLagan was killed in a railroad accident at Edmeston in 1919.  There also survive a brother, Frank McNitt of Norwich and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Bowers of Buffalo and Mrs. Sperry Sargent of Norwich, 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. The body will rest at the late home of the deceased until Saturday.  Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 1 o 'clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt. hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

James Stephen McLagan

Died May 19, 1944, Utica, NY

James Stephen McLagan of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], formerly of Norwich, aged 64 years, died in a Utica hospital Wednesday at 1 p.m., after about a week of critical illness.  He was a painter and paperhanger by trade.  Born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] March 17, 1880 he was the eldest son of the late George H. and Clarissa McNitt McLagan.  He was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Mildred Barr of South New Belrin.  She died several years ago leaving two daughters who survive.  They are Mrs. Gordon Bickford of Greenfield, Mass. and Mrs. Seward Tuttle of East Rochester; also five grandchildren.  His second wife was Miss Mary Jebeaux of Utica who also survives.  He also leaves six sisters, Mrs. Jesse Moses of Hamioton, Mrs. Walter McIntyre of Oneonta, Mrs. Frank Sherman, Mrs. Kirk Moss and Mrs. Orson Blood, all of Norwich; Mrs. Charles Hoffman of Guilford, and two brothers, Percy McLagan of Guilford and Kasson McLagan of Norwich.  Funeral service will be held at 130 Eagle street, Utica, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and the body will be brought to Norwich Saturday afternoon and funeral services will be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

George W. McNitt

Died July 22, 1941, Norwich, NY

In failing health for the past two years, the death of George W. McNitt of 47 Fair Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the family home late Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. McNitt was born in Wellsboro, Pa., July 1, 1853, coming to Norwich when a child. For 23 years he was engaged in farming in the town of Norwich.  In 1900 he moved to the city of Norwich and for a period of 30 years operated a retail feed business until retirement.  Mr. McNitt had been a member of the First Baptist church since early youth.  He was a highly respected resident of Norwich and his wide circle of friends and acquaintances will mourn his passing.  Feb. 21, 1877, he was united in marriage with Eliza Holcomb.  She survives with two sons, Supervisor L.H. McNitt of this city and Dr. Harold W McNitt of Binghamton.  Dr. McNitt has just been admitted as a patient at Binghamton City Hospital and will be unable to attend the funeral serices. Mr. McNitt also leaves nine grandchildren, Roland B. McNitt, Mrs. Lynn Kolfrat, Mrs. Ruth Shirdon, Harold McNitt, Katherine McNitt, Jeannine McNitt of Norwich; Mrs. Harold Burgess, Mrs. John Fern and Robert McNitt of Binghamton.  He also leaves four great-grandchildren.  Funeral services are to be held from the late home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. Floyd Darling of Waverly, former pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. R.L. Matthews of Calvary Baptist church, officiaitng.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 13, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th inst., Mr. Jehial Spafford, aged 61 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Benjamin I. Burroughs, aged 81 years.

In Tioga, Tioga Co., N.Y. on the 10th inst., Miss Maria Ford, aged 60 years, lately a resident of this village, and sister of Mrs. Farr.

Chenango American, June 20, 1861

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning, the 15th inst., of consumption, Mr. Carlos K. Pike, aged 49 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mr. Artemus G. Preston, aged 58 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Richard Thompson, aged 25 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Alice B. [Jackson], daughter of Henry and Sylvia jackson, aged 28 months.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], May 16th, Hesler L.[Herrick], daughter of Jonas and malinda Merrick, aged 25 years.

In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], June 8th, of consumption, Sarah A. [Whitby], wife of F.M. Whitby, aged 36 years.