Obituaries (November 20)

Mr. Moore

Chenango American, August 28, 1862

On Friday morning of week before last, soon after the railroad train from Binghamton passed LeFayette Station on the way to Syracuse, the baggageman, Mr. Moore, probably while leaning out from the platform of the car and looking back, was struck on the left side of the head by coming in contact with a telegraph pole, and instantly killed.  He was not missed until the train reached Jamesville, which station it passed at full speed, no response being given to the signal for "breaking-up."  The deceased was a resident of Preble, an active and trusty young man, and highly esteemed by the officers of the road and by his associates and friends.--Binghamton Standard.

Emery S. Manwaring

Died June 23, 1939, Sayre, PA

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Emery S. Manwaring, 53, occurred early Friday morning at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  In failing health for over a year, his death resulted from heart disease and complications.  A highly esteemed citizen of this village, news of his passing is a source of sorrow among countless friends.  Funeral services will be held from the home here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard time. Rev. Nelson F. Parke will officiate.  Masons will conduct the committal service at the grave.

William Volney Mathewson

Died December 20, 1938, New Berlin, NY

William Volney Mathewson, who had he lived would have been 73 years old, December 30, passed away at his home in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], near Chenango lake, at 2:45 Tuesday afternoon.   Mr. Mathewson was a farmer by occupation and had lived in that section nearly all his life.  He had not been in good health for some time but had been seriously ill only about two weeks.  The deceased was born in the town of New Berlin and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.  He was a kind friend, good husband and father and helpful neighbor.  He was a member of the Maccabees of Sherburne.  There survive a son, Noah Mathewson of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Bowers of Sherburne; son Volney of Chenango lake and a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Holdredge of New Berlin, also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. L.S. Charters officiating, with burial in the North Norwich cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Dr. Elra N. Morgan

Died March 11, 1935, South New Berlin, NY

Dr. Elra N. Morgan, an honored, respected and beloved citizen passed away at his home on East street, this village, Monday morning, March 11, 1935, after a brief illness.  For thirty-eight years Dr. Morgan had been visiting the sick and relieving the pains of afflicted people in this vicinity.  Born on a farm in South Brookfield, Madison county, N.Y., August 29, 1869, the son of Lorenzo D Morgan and Finette Nichols, where his early life was spent and where he grew to manhood.  He attended the Brookfield school and later the Baltimore Medical School from which he graduated, soon after coming to this village where the remaining years of his life was spent.  The deceased came to this village in August, 1897, soon after the removal of Dr. Hand to New Berlin, opening an office in the Hand residence directly across the street from where his death occurred.  In the following year, 1898, he married Miss Grace Hooker of South Edmeston.  Mrs. Morgan died Nov. 9, 1933.  Her long illness and practically helpless condition, required considerable of his time and strength and had a tendency to break down to a certain extent his hitherto strong and robust constitution. Then last year he suffered a severe attack of pneumonia and although he recovered, it undoubtedly weakened his physical condition. There had been an unusual amount of sickness the past winter and the doctor had been kept unusually busy, being called frequently at all hours of the day and night, never hesitating to do all he possibly could for those who were sick and afflicted and we are told was preparing to go to visit a sick patient when he himself was stricken with a heart attack from which he never recovered. That he will be greatly missed in the community where he spent so many busy years is very evident. We shall all miss the doctor. The Doctor was a prominent Democrat in Chenango county, having been committeeman for several years and on more than one occasion being a nominee for coroner.  He is survived by a brother, Fay Morgan, of Brookfield; a nephew, Kenneth Morgan, and other more distant relatives.  The funeral was held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was attended by one hundred and fifty or more sympathizing neighbors and friends; many coming from New Berlin, Norwich, Syracuse and other places.  Dr. Charles S. Pendleton, of Oneonta, officiated.  Burial was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

Death Notices

Chenango American, August 21, 1862

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Celia M. [Fairchild], daughter of Benjamin and Julia Esther Fairchild, aged 15 years, 6 months and 28 days.

In Thompsonville, Conn., Maria Theresa [Clarke], wife of Thos. W. Clarke, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. James Bisbee, aged 75 years.

In Clarkville, Madison Co., on the 11th inst., Mrs. Esther [Clark], wife of Hon. Joseph Clark, aged 71 years.

In Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Hon. Thomas Keith, aged 59 years.