Obituaries (September 13)

Lottie M. Squires

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 19th inst., Lottie M. Squires, only daughter of Gen. Charles Squires, aged 19 years.

Thus has passed away another of the victims of the great Waster, Consumption.  The house hold whence this interesting young friend was taken, has been sorely bereaved of its inmates by the ravages of this disease, this being the seventh member of the family on whom this disease has laid its desolating hand.  The sympathies and affections of a large circle of companions have been strongly awakened by the loss of one who was universally beloved for her warmth of heart, her joyous temperament and the gentle affection which drew to her the loving regards of many hearts.  She will be missed indeed by the now narrowed home associations, by a fond father and by one who ministered to her needs in health and sickness, with all of a mother's attention, solicitude and care.  Though life to her was sweet she yet at last bowed to the Divine decree, and in gentleness and meekness of spirit she murmured forth thru language, "thy will O God be done."  Though wasting away under the inevitable results of that incurable disease, she was enabled to avoid even to the last the couch of confining, wearysome suffering.  To the last day of life she sat up and was dressed, and in the clear consciousness of the issues before her.  She passed away without seeming pain.  Dying down like a candle that has burned itself out in its socket.

"Leaves have their time to fall

And flowers to wither at the North wind's breath,

And stars to set--but all,

Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death."

Addie Conant

Chenango American, January 30, 1862

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., of inflammation of the bowels, Addie Conant, aged 15 years.

The circumstances of her early death were solemnly impressive.  One of a large and interesting circle of young people, she leaves many sorrowing hearts.  It was a source of regret that with all other adornments she had not earlier sought the robe of a Savior's righteousness.  Although leaving much that she loved, she felt that it was well.  Her trust was in Jesus, loving him with everybody, she peacefully passed away.  Her disease did its work rapidly, and her pain was severe, but she yet found time to warn her companions of the danger of delaying to turn to Christ.  Her message to her Sunday School was touching indeed, and not without its blessed effects as others bear witness, and to her beloved ones around her as well as a father and brother absent, she left with dying breath, and exhortation  to live for Christ, and meet her in Heaven.  I.B. Hopwood.

Thomas S. Purple

Bainbridge Republican, March 5, 1880

Times, Oxford:  Thomas S. Purple, Esq., well known in Chenango county, died February 14th, at his late residence in Windsor, Broome county, at the ripe old age of 84 years.  He was born in Connecticut in 1796, and removed to Chenango county when a child with his parents.  In 1829 he married Rebecca [Race], daughter of Andrew Race, of Greene, and about two years later removed to Smithville, where he lived many years, much respected and often holding positions of trust, being elected Justice of the Peace several terms, and at one time Supervisor of the town.  All of his family, his wife, three sons and three daughters, survive him.  He died of no particular disease, but a gradual decline in old age.

Death Notices

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Betsey [Rogers], wife of Mr. Joseph Rogers, aged 64 years.

At St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 17th inst., Mr. William H. Clarke, formerly of Oxford [Chenango co., NY], aged 30 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., of cankerash and diptheria, Elsie [Justice], aged 11 years, 5 months and 20 days.  On the 22d ult. of measles and diptheria, Freddy [Justice] in the 7th year of his age.  On the 24th ult., of measles and diptheria, Jenney [Justice], aged 1 year 11 months and 29 days.  On the 25th ult. of measles and cankerash, Noah [Justice] in the 8th year of his age, children of George and Mary Justice.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mary Ann [Ruddock], aged 2 years.  On the 15th isn't., Alvertus [Ruddock], aged 13 years.  On the 17th inst., Louene [Ruddock], aged 11 years, children of Chester and Sarah Ruddock.

Chenango American, January 30, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Ambrose H [Furman], son of George and Lucy M. Furman, aged 1 year, 1 month and 15 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Young, aged 69 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 24th, Charles H. [Hackett], eldest son of William H. and Louisa V. Hackett, aged 15 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Sally [Dart], wife of Robert Dart, in the 79th year of her age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th inst., Hattie [Rector], only daughter of George and Sarah Rector, aged 3 years.