Obituaries (December 27)

Livonia (Sharp) Forbes

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of typhoid fever, Mrs. Livonia Forbes, wife of Willis Forbes, in the 51st year of her age.

Mrs. Forbes was born in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], in the year 1811.  Her father David Sharp removed to DeRuyter, Madison Co., during her infancy.  When she was about four years of age her father died, leaving her mother in care of a large family of children, who afterwards was married to Reuben Horton, and moved into this town.  In December in the year 1836, she united with the Baptist Church then worshiping at Genegantalet Corners.  In August, in the year 1842, she was married to Willis Forbes.  Soon after her marriage she changed her Church relation to the Baptist Church in this village.  Of this church she remained a faithful and much beloved member until the time of her death. She was pleasant and amiable in her disposition always cheerful and happy, she contributed not a little to make others happy around her.  As a companion she was faithful, affectioante and devoted, always happy in doing something to promote the happiness of her family and friends around her.  During her last sickness, which lasted about seven weeks she was a great sufferer yet all the time she manifested a remarkable degree of patience and was so cheerful, and withal so much resigned to her condition that it was a pleasant task to wait at her bedside.  Her loss is most deeply felt by the family, and she will be missed by a large circel of relatives and friends who mourn her loss, yet such was her faithfulness as a Christian, and such the strength of her unwavering hope that we all may feel that what is our loss is her unspeakable gain.

"O, mother, sweetest name on earth,

]We lisp it on the knee--

And idolize its sacred worth

In manhood's ministry,

And if I e'er in heaven appear--

A mother's gentle hadn, and tear

Theat pointed to a Saviour here,

Shall lead the wanderer there."

Betsey Gregory Peck

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 30, 1939

Mrs. Betsy Gregory Peck, beloved wife of Clarence Peck, passed away very suddenly early Sunday morning, March 26, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of three years of heart trouble.  Mrs. Peck was born 70 years ago, July 24, 1868, in the Town of DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Gregory.  Forty-three years ago, last October, she was united in marriage to Clarence Peck, at Norwich. To them were born six children, four daughters, Mrs. Ada Follett, who made her home with her parents, Mrs. Francis McFarland, Mrs. Amy Aloi of Norwich and Miss Lottie Peck of New York City, and two sons, Leon of Buffalo and Clifford of New Haven, Conn.  Thirteen years of her married life have been spent in Guilford. A devoted wife and mother, her passing will be keenly felt in the home circle. Services were held Wednesday, with the Colwell brothers in charge. Burial was at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Peck and the family.

Charles F. Pudney

Died January 27, 1939, Otselic, NY

Charles F. Pudney, a highly respected citizen, passed on, at his home in Otselic Center [Chenango Co., NY], Friday, January 27, a victim of pneumonia.  Mr. Pudney was born January 9, 1879, in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where his early life was spent.  He was the oldest child of Walter E. and Esther E. Pudney. About 40 years ago he went to Norwich to work, soon starting for himself in the grocery business on Birdsall street.  June 27, 1906 he married Eunice Anderson, who passed on, April 2, 1926.  September 4, 1927 he married Helen Mathews of New York city, who survives him.  March 1, 1937, he moved to Otselic Center, where he spent many happy hours.  Mr. Pudney had many friends who admired him for his untiring energy and cheerfulness.  Particularly was his nobility of character shown by his faith in others.  His was a life of unselfish service. Besides the widow he leaves a sister, Mr. W.H. Weaver, Sherburne; a brother, Roderick W. Pudney, Little Falls; an uncle, Mert W. Pudney, East Hartford, Conn., and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the Breese Funeral Home, Norwich Jan. 30 at 2 p.m., Rev. George Callender pastor of the Methodist church, of which he was a member, officiating. The burial was at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, of hemorrhage, Pamelia [Osborn], wife of Lieut. E.M. Osborn, of the 114th Reg., N.Y.V., and daughter of John Youlin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], age 33 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. Levi Beardsley, aged 66 years and 5 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Capt. Asahel Bixby, aged 93 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Jeduthan Hitchcock, aged 78 years.

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

At the residence of his parents, in Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of typhoid fever, Mr. Maitland B. Hill, of this village, aged 19 yrs.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Thankfull [Harrington], wife of Mr. Joshua Harrington, aged 77 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Miss Milly Thomas, aged 80 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Hiram F. Purdy, aged 26 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of diptheria, Kneelon Howard [Bartoo], only child of Jesse and Henrietta Bartoo, aged 2 years, 5 months and 6 days.