Obituaries (December 3)

Harvey Hubbard

Chenango American, September 18, 1862

Died at his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, Harvey Hubbard, Editor of the Chenango Union, aged 41 years.

This announcement, though not unexpected, falls with a painful weight upon a community among whom Mr. Hubbard has been such a prominent and useful member.  An illness of a year's duration had in a measure prepared his friends to meet this blow, but never the less when the solemn fact is announced that he is no more for earth, that his usefulness must hereafter depend upon the record he leaves behind, a sense of gloom pervades the breasts of all who knew him.  Inheriting a well balanced intellect, Mr. Hubbard early gave evidence of genius and capacity.  His familiar works, both of prose and poetry, attracted much attention in former day, and but for his inclination for secluded habits and his modest aversion to seek the bubble fame, he would have ranked among the first literary characters of his day.  By profession a lawyer, he was for some years a leading member of the bar of this county, but latterly he has turned his attention to the editorial profession, and has taken a prominent part in the politics of the county and State. Thoroughly educated, and possessing highly cultivated literary tastes, he has been an ornament to all spheres of life in which he has been engaged, and his death leaves a vacuum hard to be filled.  In private life he was courteous, liberal, and gentlemanly, and had hosts of warm personal friends who will grieve sadly at the departure of one to whom they were wont to look for kindly counsel and sage advice.  He leaves an interesting family, to whom no words of consolation would be appropriate, as words cannot alleviate the crushing weight of grief which bears them down.

Lottie Curtis

Date unknown, Somerville, NJ

Word was received last week of the death of Mrs. Lottie Curtis, at Somerville, N.J.  She was formerly of this place and at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a member of the Holmesville church, being organist for a good many years; always faithful to her church and always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. The funeral was held at Somerville and the body shipped to Norwich for burial at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] beside her late husband, Stephen Curtis.

Calvin Lysander Parker

Died July 27, 1943, New Berlin, NY

Calvin Lysander Parker, 75 passed away at the Chase Memorial Hospital., New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday July 27, 1943, death being caused by a cerebral hemorrhage that he suffered three days before.  The deceased was born in the town of New Berlin, July 3, 1868, the son of John D. Parker and Harriet (Mayhew) Parker.  His childhood was spent in the town of his birth.  He married for his first wife Mary Butts, in 1881, who died in 1913.  He married for his second wife Sarah Walsh in 1915, who survives him.  The following children also survive:  Mrs. Iva Washburne, South New Berlin, Mrs. Lila Barber, New Berlin, Mrs. Ruby Bronson, Illinois, Mrs. Grace Ficco, Norwich, Mrs. Clara Flagg, Binghamton, Edwin Parker, Johnson City, John Parker, New Berlin; also seven grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Floyd Follett, Norwich.  He was a member of the former M.E. Church of South New Berlin and followed the occupation of farming and carpentry. The funeral was held Friday, July 30th, at 1:30 p.m., at the Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin, Rev. Davis E. Gage, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin.

Harriet (Johnson) Parker

Died February 4, 1939, New Berlin, NY

The passing of Harriet Johnson Parker, wife of Truman B. Parker occurred early Saturday morning, February 4th, about 2:30 o'clock at the family home on West street.  For some years the deceased had been in declining health at times feeling quite well, at others confined to her bed more or less.  From late fall she had been feeling much better and able upon a few occasions to leave her home for a short time.  However, about two weeks ago she became gravely ill and her frail strength was not sufficient to rally and she passed quietly to her Home Beyond.  Harriet Johnson Parker was born October 28, 1870 on the farm now owned by George Barber just east of this village, the elder daughter of Clark and Adelia Winsor Johnson  When about four years of age her parents moved to Iowa where they lived for several years, later returning to South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  In this palce the deceased grew to young womanhood, attended the village school and taught in rural schools.  She was a graduate of Oneonta Normal School and for a few years was a teacher at Mt. Upton under the principalship of Charles Gibson.  On September 26, 1894, she was united in marriage to Truman B. Parker a rising young business man, and continued her residence here.  She was a faithful and valued member of the Baptist church from her youth throughout the more active period of her life, serving long term as a Sunday school teacher, president of the Missionary society, and in the choir where for years she gave her beautiful alto voice in worship.  In her later years she became much interested in the principles and teachings of Christian Science. She was a member of the Christian Science Society at Norwich, N.Y. where she attended the Sunday and midweek services whenever possible. She was also a member of the Mother Church, the First Chruch of Christ Scientists, in Boston, Mass.  She was a member of the D.A.R. of the Tianderah Chapter, and an honorary member of the Fortnightly Study Club, being a charter member of the Club.  Mrs. Parker was a woman greatly beloved.  Her friends were legion.  She was gentle and unassuming in manners, hospitable, a kind and helpful neighbor.  Nor was she lacking in her faithfulness and devotion as a wife and mother.  She will be sadly missed from her home and by many friends.  The deceased is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Charles Davis of this village, and by three grandchildren. Also by a few cousins and more distant relatives. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The Christian Science service was conducted by Mr. Harry C. Withington, First Reader of the Christian Science Society of Norwich. Burial was made in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.

Horatio S. Parsons

Died December 13, 1931, Bainbridge, NY

When Horatio S. Parsons, aged 68, who made his home with his niece, Mrs. Charles H. Odell, did not come to breakfast Sunday morning, Mr. Odell called him.  Receiving no response, he went to his room and found his lifeless body in bed, the end evidently having come during a peaceful sleep.  His sudden going was a great shock to the family as he had seemed in good health and had been making plans for various activities during the winter. The day before, he had been up town and in the evening had sat up until 10:30 o'clock reading a book in which he was very much interested. The funeral was held from the Odell home this Wednesday afternoon.--Bainbridge Republican.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 13, 1859

McCULLOR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., an infant child of Walter I. McCullor aged 4 weeks.  On the 27th ult, Walter [McCullor], son of Walter R. McCullor aged about 4 years.  On the 1st inst., Adelia [McCullor], wife of Walter R. McCullor, aged about 30 years.

GORDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., Hannah Gordon, aged 53 years.

CRANDALL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., Zilpha Crandall, aged 63 years.

FERGUSON:  in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Rev. B.C. Ferguson, aged 37 years.

GALE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Mrs. Margaret Gale, aged 37 years.

FOOTE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Charles O. Foote, aged 53 years.

KINNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY],. on the 31st ult., Miss Chloe Kinney, in the 16th year of her age.

BURDICK:  In new York on the 4th instant, Benjamin T. Burdick, son of J.L. and Sarah Burdick, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 32 years.