Obituaries (July 13)

Esther Hoadley Dunning

Chenango American, March 21, 1861

We notice in the Binghamton papers, the death of Mrs. Esther Dunning at Kirkwood [Broome Co., NY], on the 20th ult., at the age of 91 years.  She had been twice married.  Her first husband was Ira Hoadley, and they were pioneers in the then new town of Windsor, 70 years ago, their nearest neighbors residing four miles from them.  The old lady had seen a howling wilderness pass through many and varied changes until a few scattered tracts of woodland only were left to remind her of her early trials.

Stoddard S. Nichols

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Stoddard S. Nichols, aged 45 years.  Thus has passed away one of our most esteemed and valuable citizens in the prime of life.  The subject of this notice was a man of high and honorable bearing and principles; true in his friendships, intelligent in mind, of sound judgment, well informed, and courteous in his spirit towards all with whom he was brought in contact.  He would seem to have been fitted for positions calling into requisition a different class of intellectual powers from those which business develops.  Through a protracted sickness his bearing was that of calm courage, fortitude and submission to the divine decree. The thought has often occurred to the writer of this, how much truth there was in the remark of Longfellow, "We often think a person cold when he is only sad and suffering."  Mr. N. suffered from long continued depression, resulting from the taxing and exhausting influence of deep and protracted disease. But will all the anguish resulting from the prostration of physical energies and the blighting of earthly hopes, he yet bore up with wonderful strength of purpose and at no time with higher or calmer resolve than as the shades of death were gathering over his wasted brow. We shall miss him in all enterprises where public spirit is required, and in all the valued associations of our village life. We rejoice to know that as life was closing he reached forth for strength in trusting to the merit of atoning blood, and that in divine strength he passed through the dark valley and that he now rests in peace beneath the shadow of the ever sheltering cross.

It is with sincere and profound grief that we record the decease of Stoddard S. Nichols of this village. Mr. Nichols has been for a number of years, one of our most valuable citizens, and his loss will be severely felt in our midst.  Though not unexpected, Mr. Nichols having for  along time been a sufferer from an insidious disease, yet this blow is heavy and not soon to be forgotten.  His many virtues, and rare traits of character, had won for him the esteem and respect of an entire community, who deeply mourn his loss.  Much as they miss his familiar face, and his friendly counsels and advice in business associations and social intercourse; with how much more sorrow and loneliness will he be missed from the home which he loved with a father's affection and a husband's fond devotion.  In this deep and overwhelming bereavement, made doubly acute by the recent sudden death of a bright and beautiful boy, the invalided widow, and fatherless children have the warmest sympathy of a large circle of friends. Surely the dark wing of the Angel of Death has cast a gloomy shadow over this afflicted household, and they have been compelled to drink deeply from the bitter cup of desolation.  May they be blessed with sufficient grace and strength to bow in meek submission to the Supreme mandate, and to be patient and resigned under their great sorrow.  The obituary remarks in another column, penned by a friend who watched by the bedside of the deceased in his later hours, and whose high privilege it was to administer the consolation of a hope beyond the grave, to the patient sufferer, are a fitting tribute to the memory of our departed friend.

Marjorie Sweet

Died November 14, 1937, Morris, NY

Miss Marjorie Sweet was born in the town of Morris (Dimmock Hollow) [Otsego Co., NY] at the old Ford homestead July 18, 1904, and died at the same place November 14, 1937.  She was the youngest daughter of Warren and Emma Ford Sweet.  The first two and a half years of her life was on Staten Island, where her father was a teacher.  After his death in 1906, the mother with the two little girls returned to the Ford home, Marjorie attended the district school and also Morris High School.  She was a home loving girl and had a beautiful Christian character. She saw God in all nature and enjoyed the birds and animals in the woods as well as those around the farm.  For several years she had taught a Sunday school class, and being a great lover of children she was happy in her work with them. After she was unable to attend services at the church she wished that she might be able to have a Sunday school class at her home. She was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church.  For several months she had been ill but bore her suffering with patience, but anxious for the Master to call her home, where she could meet her Savior and loved ones that had gone before. She will be greatly missed, not only in the home, but in the church and community and by all who knew her. She leaves her mother, step-father, Blynn Daniels, sister, Mrs. Orr Daniels, uncle, Allie Ford, aunts, Mrs. Theodore Fox, Miss Lillian Sweet and Mrs. Charles Johnson, a nephew, Paul Daniels, niece, Shirley Daniels, several cousins and a large circle of other friends. The funeral was held at the home, Wednesday afternoon and was very largely attended.  her pastor, Rev. H.E. Danielson, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clyde Hurlbutt of Mt. Vision. The many beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which she was held. Burial was in Hillington cemetery at Morris.

Obituaries (July 12)

John Harrison

Chenango American, March 21, 1861

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28d ult. Mr. John Harrison, aged 40 years and 5 months.  Mr. Harrison was the youngest of four brothers, and the earliest called hence.  He was an exemplary Christian, a member of the Congregational Church, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.  He was a kind husband, a fond and judicious father (having an adopted son and daughter from the Children's Home in New York) and a public spirited citizen.  Not only have the loved ones of his household been made desolate, but the Zion of God in this place are called to weeping by his decease.

Gertrude (Edwards) Schemerhorn

Norwich Sun, January 30, 1926

Mrs. Gaylord Schemerhorn of White Store [Chenango Co., NY], aged 40 years, died of heart disease at her home Friday.  Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner was called. The woman was taken ill Thursday night, following the death of a child at birth about a month ago. She leaves her husband and two children.

Joseph Schecton

Chenango Telegraph, July 5, 1938

Following a brief illness, the death of Joseph Schecton occurred early Friday at his home, 11 East Railroad street.  Born in Italy, March 12, 1868, Mr. Schecton had resided in this city for more than 30 years all of which time he was a faithful and efficient employee of the N.Y.O.&W.R.R.  He was a devoted member of the St. Bartholomew church and active in the membership of the Italian Lodge.  Besides his wife, Mr. Schecton is survived by four children, Mrs. Dominic Raffaele and Mrs. Joseph Maiurano of this city; Anthony Schecton of West New York, N.J., and Michael, residing in Utica.  One brother, Anthony Schecton of Brooklyn and one sister, Mrs. Bartolo Natoli of Oswego; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, also survive.  Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the family home at 9 o'clock and from St. Bartholomew's church at 9:30 with the pastor, Rev. Father Walter A. Sinnott officiating. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Ellen M. (Follett) Skinner

Died January 29, 1939, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Ellen M. Follett Skinner, 77, wife of Miner D. Skinner occurred at the Chenango Lake home of the deceased Sunday afternoon after a short illness.  Mrs. Skinner was born in the town of North Norwich and spent her entire life in this vicinity. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Levi M., Linn A and Daniel M. all of the town of Norwich, and three brothers, Albert Follett of Earlville, Spencer Follett of Boonville and Harry Follett of Pittsfield, The funeral was held at the Breese Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, with Rev. Lloyd S. Charters officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery.--Norwich Sun

Miner D. Skinner

Died December 14, 1940, Norwich, NY

After an extended illness covering a period of three years, the death of Miner D. Skinner, substantial and well known farmer, died at his home on the Chenango lake road at 2 o'clock Saturday morning.  Mr. Skinner was 77 years of age on Sept. 22, 1940.  The deceased was born on the farm on which he died and on which he had always resided.  It was the old Skinner homestead on which his father, the late Daniel Skinner, was born and reared. The farm, one of the most productive in this section has been in the Skinner family upwards of 150 years.  Mr. Skinner had always, been a farmer and cattle dealer, and was well known to the farming community in this section.  He was thrifty and industrious and possessed those traits of character which made him a well known figure in the community in which he lived for so many years. The death of Mrs. Skinner, lifetime helpmate of her husband, occurred nearly two years ago.  There survive three sons, Levi M. Skinner and Linn A. Skinner, who reside in the family home, and Dannie M. Skinner, who lives in this city. Services will be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. L. S. Charters officiating.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, March 21, 1861

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th isn't., Emma Jane [Garrett], daughter of Edgar and Ann D. Garrett, aged 10 years, 11 months and 18 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th isn't., John Stevens, aged 73 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mr. Harvey Reynolds, aged 49 years.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 7, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Freddie [Nichols], son of Stoddard S. and Irene Nichols, aged 5 years 10 months and 27 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., Miss Mary A. Jamison, aged 23 years.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Ida [Walker], youngest daughter of Scovell and Mary Walker, aged 21 months.  "She is not dead, but sleepeth."

God looked among his cherub band,

And one was wanting there,

To swell along the holy land

The hymns of praise and prayer.

One little soul which long had been

Half way 'tween earth and sky,

Untempted in a world of sin,

He watched with loving eye.

It was too promising a flower

To bloom upon this earth,

And God did give it angel power

And bright celestial birth.

The world was all too bleak and cold

To yield it quiet rest;

God brought it to his shepherd fold,

And laid it on his breast.

There, mother, in thy Sviour's arms,

Forever undenied,

Amid the little cherub band,

Is thy beloved child.

Marriages (July 11)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, December 13, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. William Lucus of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lucinda Harrison, of the above named place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Francis T. Willcox to Miss Matilday Salisbury, both of Willet [Cortland Co., NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th isn't., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Aaron E. Loomis, to Miss Mary Jane Burditt, all of Afton.

Chenango American, December 20, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, John J. McIntosh, to Miss Cloe E. Watrous, both of Greene.

Chenango American, January 3, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Sidney W. Smith of North Norwich to Melissa Crandall of Norwich.

On the 30th ult., by the same, Mr. Volney Butts to Miss Lauraetta Wells, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. W. H. Olin, Mr. Horace Newell, to Miss Phebe Cahoon.

Chenango American, March 7, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Ceber Whitmarsh, to Miss Melissa D. Horton, all of this town.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th isn't., by Rev. L. Wright, J.I. Denison, of Norwich, Ct., to Miss Frances M. Breed, of the former place.

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. E. shove, Mr. Henry W. Norris to Miss Elizabeth Smith, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th isn.t, by Rev. W.H. Olin, Mr. Peter S. More of Marathon, Cortland Co., to Mrs. Mary Smith, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Orville M. Bush of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary L. Ford, of Oxford.

Obituaries (July 10)

Agnes (Darroch) Stumpf

Died August 28, 1931, Pueblo, CO

Relatives here are grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Agnes Darroch Stumpf at her home in Pueblo, Colo, Friday, Aug. 28, 1931, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Stumpf was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Andrew and Nancy Jacox Darroch, but had been a resident of Pueblo for 37 years. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Davis Mortuary Chapel, her pastor, Rev. C. Arlin Heydon of the First Baptist Church officiating. The chapel was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends, and the floral tributes were many and beautiful.  Mrs. J. Vinson Adams sang "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee" and Miss Euncie Wennermark gave a violin solo, "Lights of Home."  There were delegations present from the W.C.T.U. of which she had been a member for 25 years, and also from the Pueblo Assembly, Order of Beauceant of which she also was a member.  She is survived by her husband, Conrad Stumpf, and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Pixley, of Pueblo, and the following nieces and nephews in Colo.:  Mrs. George Clark, Walter Pixley and Carl Pixley, of Pueblo, Mrs. Agnes Shifler, of Pine, and Forrest Dean, of Denver; a brother, William Darroch, nephew, Glenn Darroch, and many cousins in this place.

George Earl Swackhamer

Died April 16, 1937, Holmesville, NY

George Earl Swackhamer, 84, passed away at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly, Friday, April 16, 1937.  Although death came suddenly, the deceased had not enjoyed good health in several years.  He was the son of David and Nancy Sterling Swackhamer, and was born in Pennsylvania, March 30, 1853, where his childhood days were spent. The deceased was twice married.  He married for the first wife Sarah Matteson, and unto them were born four children:  Mrs. Hattie Martin, of Green Island; Vivian Swackhamer, of Oneonta; Charles Swackhamer of Binghamton.  His second wife, Mary Haynes (who survives her husband).  Unto them were born Mrs. Ivan Edwards, of New Berlin; Jesse Swackhamer, of Binghamton. Besides the widow and the children mentioned there survives two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Brocksman, of Binghamton and Mrs. Iva Potter, of West Auburn, Pa.  Mr. Swackhamer had followed the occupation of farming about forty-eight years and had been a shoemaker fifteen years.  He retired form active business about five years ago.  He was a member of the Baptist church of Holmesville. The funeral was held from the late home Tuesday afternoon, April 20, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Ketner, of Binghamton and Rev. G. Henry Simons of Holmesville officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Elizabeth B. (Whitman) Stratton

Norwich Sun, August 10, 1937

Injuries received in a motor accident Sunday proved fatal Monday to Mrs. L.B. Stratton of Absecon, N.J.  Her son Mason, also seriously injured was reported Tuesday to be in a critical condition.  News of the accident was received here by Clarence Tillapaugh of 71 Canasawacta street, a nephew of Mrs. Stratton.  No particulars of the accident were learned.  Mrs. Stratton suffered from a broken hip, brain concussion and chest injuries. The son has a fractured arm, possible fracture of the pelvic bone and multiple cuts and abrasions. The Stratton family formerly resided in this city and friends will be grieved to learn of the tragic accident.  Mason Stratton who attended the norwich high school is now a teacher in the Atlantic City schools.

Florence A. Swan

Died May 14, 1944, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Florence A. Swan, 72 of Sherburne died Sunday in Chase Memorial Hospital, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], where she was a patient 12 days, after becoming ill last December. She is survived by a son, Van Swan of Sherburne; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Buell of Ithaca, Miss Mary Swan and Mrs. Ivan Davidson both of Sherburne; a brother, Benjamin Van Wagner of Sherburne; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Dewey of Sherburne and Mrs. Fred Geer of Lebanon; nine grandchildren and several neices and nephews. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at her home in Sherburne by Rev. J.F. Ryder of the Baptist church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in West Hill cemetery, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 7, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Dr. William C. Wait, Jr., in the 38th year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. John Haight, aged 76 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Charles B. [Sheldon], son of Stephen and Sarah Sheldon, aged 8 years.

In Philadelphia, on the 14th ult., Mr. J.D. Bixby, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

In Berlin, Wis., on the 2d ult., Daniel H. Shumway, M.D., formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] aged 43 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Lucy [Carruth], wife of Levi Carruth, aged 69 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult., Mr. George A. Cary, 2d, aged 21 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th ult., Mr. Wm. Stanley, aged 76 years.

The Southern Confederacy - February 1861

The Southern Confederacy

Chenango American, February 21, 1861

The Convention of Seceders at Montgomery, Alabama, spend most of the time in secret session.  Hon. Jefferson Davis, their President elect, arrived there on the 17th, having been received all along the route from his home in Mississippi with flattering demonstrations on the part of the people, and having made twenty-five speeches on the way.  He was received by the members of the Convention and the city authorities, and made a speech, in which he set forth the present purposes and future prospects of the Southern Confederacy.  On Monday, Mr. Davis was inaugurated as the President of the "Confederate States of America."  His inaugural address takes a decided position of independence.  He says that if the rest of the States wish to join their confederacy under their constitution, the door is open, though they are not anxious for their company.  He does not wish war, but says they are ready for it.

Marriages (July 8)

Oper-Follette

Married December 7, 1941, Boonville, NY

Miss Muriel A Follette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Follette of Boonville [Oneida Co., NY] was married to Norwood C. Oper of Rome [Oneida Co., NY], Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, at 3 p.m. at the bride's home, Rev. Wm. A. Eddy of Clayton, officiating. They were attended by Dora Youngs of Utica and Norman Oper, of Ava, twin brother of the groom.  After a wedding trip South they will reside in Boonville.  Friends of the bride in South New Berlin extend best wishes.

Brookins - Prindle

Married October 22, 1942, Norfolk, VA

Miss Gladys Prindle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield J. Prindle of this city, and William Brookins, son of Police Chief Lelan Brookins, were married at Norfolk, Va., October 22.  Mr. Brookins is stationed at the naval operating base at Norfolk.  Announcement of the wedding was made Saturday by parents of the bride.

Squires - Shoales

Married November 4, 1939, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Lillian A. Shoales of 26 State street and Ray Squires of Norwich R.D. [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage in Emmanuel Episcopal church at 7 o'clock Saturday night by Rev. L.S. Charters. A small company of friends witnessed the ceremony.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Follett of Preston.  Mr. and Mrs. Squires will reside at 26 State street.

Housel - Rourke

Married December 10, 1942

Mrs. P.H. Rourke, now of New York city, announces the marriage of her daughter, Emma [Rourke], Dec. 10, 1942, to Roscoe F. Housel, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Housel of Evanston, Ill.  Miss Rourke, a graduate of Norwich high, attended Packard Secretarial School, New York.  She was associated with the Armour Co. of Chicago.  Mr. Housel is employed by the Chrysler co. in Chicago and is also owner and manager of Winter lodge, a popular Wisconsin resort.  Mr. and Mrs. Housel will reside in Evanston, Ill.

Smith - McGuire

Married August 15, 1929, New Berlin, NY

The marriage of Miss Thelma Irene McGuire to Paul Smith, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church at New Berlin. The marriage service was officiated by Dr. H.H. Gifford rector.  The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Maud McGuire, mother of the bride and Mrs. H.H. Gifford. The couple left immediately after the ceremony on a motor trip to Ohio.  On their return they will reside in an apartment in South New Berlin. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are well known in this city. The groom is employed as a salesman with the John . Benedict Company here.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 14, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Judson Lewis, of Sparta, Crawford Co., Pa., to Miss Martha Boardman, of the former place.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. B. Gorham, Mr. William H. Van Name of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], to Miss M.M. Kinnier of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Lyman W. Sperry, to Miss Marinda P. Arnold, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Nathan Ford, Esq., Mr. Alonzo Adams to Miss Susannah Storing, both of German.

Obituaries (July 5, 2019)

Clarissa Brown
Chenango Union,  June 19, 1884

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], April 16th, 1884, of pneumonia and heart disease, Mrs. Clarissa Brown, wife of Luther Brown, left her mortal body, at the age of sixty-three years.

Something more than a passing notice is due to one whose life-long history as daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, were so full of excellence that any poor words of praise that I may offer will seem cheap to those whose privilege it was to know her intimately as I did, for a period of over forty years.  It is seldom we find in human character the opposite qualities of firmness and ambition, united with amiability and unselfishness, yet these traits were beautifully combined in her nature, making her one of the best of women.  She was loved by all for her uniform kindness of disposition and her unfailing devotion to every duty.  Over twenty years ago, when diphtheria was making its first dreadful ravages in the neighborhood, she was one of the bravest to stand by the bedside of the sick and dying, until her own precious child caught the contagion, and lived but a few days.  No mother ever loved their children better than she, yet her fortitude and unselfishness were exhibited in this, her hour of trial; she laid her treasure in the dust, and resumed without a murmur her daily duties, moving on cheerfully to the end.

She never made any profession of religion or goodness, yet in all her relations to the world she exhibited continually and at all times the noblest attributes that are usually ascribed to the best Christian character.  Clara, as she was familiarly called, had the rare domestic qualities for making home attractive.  No hired man or woman ever felt themselves a menial in her house. They were ever treated with consideration and kindness, which fact made it easy for Mr. Brown to always have the best help about his faming affairs; and it is but just to say that Mr. Brown's success as a farmer is largely due to the patience, kindness, industry and economy of his wife and whose devotion as a wife was rarely equaled.

Mrs. Brown was the mother of four children.  One died in infancy, a second at the age of eleven years; two daughters and one granddaughter are still living.  Mrs. Elizabeth Eldridge, of Pitcher, being the eldest child, and Mrs. Antoinette Warner, of Cincinnatus, the youngest.  It was the sweet privilege of these daughters, as well as the kind husband and grandchild, to minister to the wants of one of the dearest of wives and mothers during her last and almost only illness. These four, together with an aged sister, who was a member of Mr. B's family at home, are left to mourn the loss of one for whom they can never find a substitute.

Grace (Weaver) Slater

Died July 17, 1941, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Grace Slater, aged 59 years, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital early Thursday evening, after an illness of several weeks.  She had been confined at the hospital for about six weeks.  Mrs. Slater was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of the late Charles and Abbie Weaver. She resided in Vineland, N.J., for several years, was a member of the Daughters of America lodge and the Methodist church, both of Vineland. For the past several years she had resided in Norwich.  She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Phillip Bail of North Norwich and Mrs. Wesley Aldrich of Norwich and a son, Carl Slater of Preston.  She also leaves a brother, Ross Weaver of Irvington, N.J., and the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charles Beckwith of Norwich, Shirley and Wesley Aldrich of Norwich, Grace, Pauline and Linn Slater, of Preston.  Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. L. S. Charters officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Floyd M. Shoales

Died August 9, 1937, Norwich, NY

Floyd M. Shoales of North Norwich died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 12:30 Monday morning, after a brief illness. The deceased was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8, 1896, son of Morrell Shoales and Maggie Case.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, Donald and Linn, his parents and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Wilcox of Harpursville.  Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with burial in the North Norwich cemetery.

Mary M. Sherwood

Died January 22, 1928, South New Berlin, NY

Norwich Quarter [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mary M. Sherwood passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank D. Follett, on the South New Berlin road, Sunday night, January 22, 1928, at 9 o'clock, after a lingering illness, at the age of 83 years. She will be greatly missed in the home where she had lived so long.  She leaves to mourn her loss, beside the daughter, two grandchildren, Roger and Eveline Follett, one sister, Mrs. O.A. Laurence and four nieces and one nephew. the funeral was largely attended on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. M.R. Weaver of the South New Berlin Baptist church, officiated. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, one piece being a blanket of white carnations from the neighbors. Burial was made in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Henry B. Sheldon

Died February 4, 1941, Norwich, NY

Henry B. Sheldon, former alderman and well known Norwich citizen, died at his home, 35 Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], shortly after midnight, following a several weeks illness.  Mr. Sheldon was born in North Norwich Sept. 3, 1875, but for the past 45 years had been a resident of this city.  He was prominent in the civic and business life of Norwich having been engaged in the retail grocery business nearly all his life until recently.  In early life he was identified with the drug store of the late Fred Mitchell on North Broad street.  Mr. Sheldon served his city as alderman of the fourth ward.  He was the Democratic candidate for mayor at one election and he was also his party's candidate for sheriff many years ago.  The deceased was the son of Frank and Sarah Frink Sheldon.  He was a member of the holy Name Society of St. Paul's church and Norwich council, Knights of Columbus.  there survive his wife, Catherine Fern Sheldon; two daughters, Mrs. Donald M. Wilcox and Miss Margaret H. Sheldon of Syracuse; two sons, James F. Sheldon and Frank H. Sheldon, both of Norwich; his mother, Mrs. Louis Stadler of North Norwich; a brother, Frederick Sheldon of Ilion; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Smith of North Norwich and Mrs. Leonard A. Sherwood of Solvey and two grandchildren, Francis and Carolyn Sheldon of Sauquoit. Funeral services are to be held at the late home on Silver street at 9 o'clock Thursday morning and a half hour later in St. Paul's church, Rev. Charles M. Coveney officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery. [Norwich, NY]

Funeral services for Henry B. Sheldon, former city alderman, were held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from his late home, 35 Silver street and at 9:30 in St. Paul's church where a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Francis Murphy. The services were very largely attended by relatives and friends. The floral display was evidence of the high regard in which Mr. Sheldon was held by a wide acquaintance. Bearers included Max and Carl Fern, John and Richard Simmons, Attorney Thomas Ivory and Dr. John Kerley. Burial was made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery with Rev. Father Murphy conducting the committal service.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 21, 1861

In Barker [Broome Co., NY], on the 17th isnt., Mr. David Atwater, aged 84 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Amelia Pendleton, aged 85 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of consumption, Mr. Loren D. Moon, aged 20 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., David Brown, Esq., aged 58 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Catharine P. [Rogers], wife of Joseph Rogers, aged 33 years.