Obituaries (November 28)

Isabella (Baker) Dalrymple

Chenango Telegraph, April 6, 1859

DALRYMPLE:  In Marlboro, Mass. on the 17th ult., Mrs. Isabella B. Dalrymple, eldest daughter of Joseph Baker of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] aged 46 years.  Dear Sister, thou art gone to meet thy first born, who hast only preceded thee to the realms of eternal bliss.  Yes Sister, Kim has gone before, that she may welcome her mother home.  Kind parents, your affections have been again smitten; thy eldest child has gone to Heaven, and is waiting to congratulate the friends left behind as they severally arrive at the bourne of all those who love their Heavenly Father.  Brothers and sisters, our circle is again broken, let us all strive to exemplify our faith in Christ making it a living faith through works, as faithfully as did she who has been called from Earth to Heaven. 

Herman Davis

Chenango American, June 30, 1892

A special to the Norwich Sun, dated South Plymouth June 26 says:  This afternoon at about 4 o'clock Herman Davis, aged 22, a young man from North Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] who has been employed in a cheese factory here for a little over a month past, went bathing in the mill pond in company with a boy name Frank DeVallant.  Davis was not a good swimmer and going beyond his depth soon tired.  His companion asked him if he could swim out and receiving a negative reply went to his assistance but after being himself pulled under was obliged to cease his efforts and Davis sank.  Neighbors were at once notified and constructing a raft succeeded in getting Davis out, but all  efforts at resuscitation proved unavailing.  Dr. R.A. Thompson of Norwich was summoned and came here at once, but did not think it necessary to hold an inquest. The deceased was a young man of good habits and much esteemed by his associates.

Erford C. Landers

Chenango Telegraph, August 5, 1941

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Stricken with a heart attack, Erford C. Landers, well known poultry farmer of this village died suddenly at his home.  Mr. Landers was 55.  He was born in Willett, a son of George and Nancy (Hodges) Landers.  News of his passing was a shock to this village and residents throughout the county.  Mr. Landers had been a leader in the poultry business for some 15 years.  Besides his wife, Lulu Weaver Landers, four sons survive, John of Buffalo, Charles of Upper Lisle, Roger and David, both of Oxford. Two brothers also survive, Ernest of Upper lisle and Floyd of Cleveland, Ohio.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home.  Rev. Norman Graves Methodist pastor of Oxford will officiate. Burial will be made in the Upper Lisle cemetery.

Lillie Lamphere

Died April 25, 1937, New Berlin, NY

Following a week's illness, Mrs. Lillie Lamphere died at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday. She was born April 23, 1865, in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], the daughter of Almena Greene Isbell.  Her marriage to Douglas Lamphere occurred in March, 1881.  She was the last surviving member of a family of six children.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dakin Funeral Home at New Berlin, Rev. G. Henry Simons of Holmesville, officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Frank Lamb

Died December 27, 1938, New Berlin, NY

Frank Lamb, who spent most of his life in the hardware business in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Otto Smeader, Tuesday, December 27, at 2 p.m. at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 14 days.  The cause of his death was given as heart trouble which had bothered him some in recent months, altho he was ill only four days. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Smeader home. Burial will be in the family lot in the Cole cemetery.  Born at Woods Corners [Chenango Co., NY] of a family of three girls and two boys, children of Mr. and Mrs. Prentice (nee Roby Thompson) Lamb of whom two sisters survive, Mrs. David Lee of Cortland and Mrs. Ed Dresselt of Cobleskill.  Following his father's death when he was four years old, Mr. Lamb shortly came to South New Berlin with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Brown where Mr. Brown conducted a hardware store with his son-in-law, Otto Smeader.  Mr. Lamb attended school here, grew to manhood and then spent several years working in Cortland and Syracuse. Returning to this village 20 years ago, he married Miss Edna Cole, a childhood friend, and worked in the Smeader hardware store which he purchased when Mr. Smeader retired in 1926. Since the death of Mrs. Lamb ten months ago, Mr. Lamb has spent much of his time in the Smeader home although maintaining his own home on South street. A member of the Odd Fellows lodge for some 35 years, Mr. Lamb was a past noble grand and only recently joined Phoebus lodge, 82, F.&A.M.  He was a member of the Tri-County Motor Club, president of the Community Men's Club, superintendent of the local water company and long active in fire prevention and other measures of community interest.  He was a well known and highly respected citizen whose passing is mourned by his host of friends.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 6, 1859

WINSOR:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, Stephen Winsor, aged 73.

PACHIN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] March 17th, John Pachin, aged 79.

DAVIS:  At New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY] March 27, Benj. Davis aged 81.

WILLARD:  At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, Lydia May Willard in the 5th year of her age.

HYDE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, Lydia J. [Hyde], daughter of Charles P. and Harriet M. Hyde, aged 9 months.