Death Notices (July 27)

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 18, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Harley Beardsley, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. James Burroughs, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., N. Manetta [Rice], daughter of William G. and Elmira Rice, aged 6 years, 3 months and 19 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Louis Burton, aged 91 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th isn't., Mary [Bowers], daughter of Gilbert and Theoda Bowers, aged 5 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, of consumption, Miss Louisa R. Curtis, aged 28 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Addie Amelia [Flagg], daughter of Henry B. and Sarah Flagg, aged 10 months and 8 days.

Chenango American, March 25, 1861

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Dorman, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th isn't., infant child of Denleen Bingham.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. Jabez Manwarring, aged about 80 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, 1861, of typhoid fever, Samuel B. Billings, M.D., aged 23 years.

In Galena, Illinois, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Mary C. Scott, wife of D.W. Scott, Esq., of Galena, and daughter of James Thompson, Esq., of Norwich, aged 30 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Lotia [Bradley], wife of Mr. Lambert Bradley, aged 53 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Phebe Wood, aged 72 years.

Chenango American, April 4, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Susannah Robinson, Aged 59 years.

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Nelson Randall, aged 28 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Warren Decker, aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Miss Mattie Stanley, aged 16 years.

In Batavia, Kane Co., Ill. on the 29th ult., Dr. Thompson Mead, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 49 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Mrs. Hannah Hinman, aged 28 years.

At sea, on the 16th ult. Mrs. Nellie M. [Baldwin], wife of the Rev. S.L. Baldwin, and daughter of Rev. B. W. Gorham, of Norwich, aged 21 years, 7 months and 15 days.

Chenango American, April 11, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Margarette [Harrison], wife of Joseph Harrison, deceased, aged 84 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., nY], on the 5th inst., Polly [Nichols], wife of john Nichols, aged 61 years.

At Suspension Bridge, on the 31st ult. suddenly, of a disease of the heart, Laura [Eggleston], relict of Levi Eggleston, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 48 years.

At Troy, Pa., on the 2d inst., Julia [Hopkins], wife of Mr. John F. Hopkins, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Lucy [Brown], wife of Coddington B. Brown, aged 57 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Morgan S. Lewis, Esq., aged 36 years, 6 months and 9 days.

Civil War Has Begun - April 1861

Civil War Begun!  Fort Sumter Taken!!  An Appeal to Arms!

Chenango American, April 18, 1861

Civil War Has Begun!  The First Gun Has Been Fired by the Secessionists!!

Our space having in measure been taken up previous to the reception of this news, we are not enabled to give as much of the thrilling details as we would desire, but we have taken pains to sift from the voluminous dispatches, all that is of importance which seems reliable. The reports have been in great measure unsatisfactory, contradictory and unreliable.  We endeavor to give a correct synopsis of the events of the past week, as far as information in our possession will permit.

As we have before announced, the Government fitted out several vessels, a portion of which were to proceed to Fort Sumter for the purpose of furnishing her with provisions.  Notice of this intention was given to the Charleston authorities, who thereupon on the 11th last, made a demand upon Maj. Anderson for the surrender of the Fort. This Anderson firmly declined.

On Friday morning, at about four o'clock, hostilities were commenced.  The first two guns were fired from Fort Moultrie against Fort Sumter, when Major Anderson immediately replied with three of his barbette guns, and the action soon became general, all the batteries within reach of Sumter opening a heavy fire upon her.  Shot and shell rained incessantly upon her all day and during the night.  Maj. Anderson returned the fire with spirit, but if we can believe the reports, doing little or no damage. The United States vessels which had arrived off the harbor--four in number--took no part in the engagement, and made no effort to relieve the beleaguered garrison.  Whether they were unable to reach the scene of action, or whether it was part of their instructions to do just as they did, does not appear.

The telegraph reports from Charleston sources all agree that in the course of the day, on Saturday, the officers quarters and other wooden buildings within the fort, took fire, and that the horrors of a conflagration were thus added to the difficulties with which the scanty garrison were obliged to cope.  Numerous explosions of bombs were also caused by the fire, it being found impossible to remove them in time.  It seems almost incredible that no lives were lost during the bombardment, but such the telegraph states is a fact.  All this must be taken with considerable allowance.  The N.Y. Times Charleston correspondent, who was a portion of the time an eye witness of the battle, says that Sumter was not on fire, nor were her walls damaged, and that there is no doubt that several lives were lost on both sides.

On Saturday afternoon, Maj. Anderson's slender force being completely exhausted, and being satisfied that he must sooner or later give up the fort, to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, the Major hauled up a flag of truce, and shortly after surrendered the fort to the Confederate authorities.  The news of the surrender, as may naturally be supposed, created the most intense feeling in Washington, and throughout the country, and absorbed exclusive attention.  Maj. Anderson and his command have been allowed to depart, and are now on their way to New York in the Baltic.

There seems to be little doubt in Washington that Fort Pickens will soon be attacked.

There is good reason to believe that it has been, if it is not now, the intention of the traitors to proceed to take the city of Washington directly after the fall of Sumter. There is not however, much fears on that score, as will be seen by the steps taken by the Administraiton.

In view of the present condition of affairs, and the necessity of meeting the issue presented by the authorities of the so called Confederate States with promptitude and decision, the President has issued a proclamation.  The number of men required from each State to be called upon to furnish contingents to make up the 75,000 called for by the President has been determined upon. The number for this State [New York] is 17 Regiments of 780 men each.  They are ordered to rendezvous at Albany, New York, and Elmira.  In addition to this the Legislature of this State has passed a law authorizing the raising of three million dollars, and 30,000 Volunteers to aid the Government.

Massachusetts had her men ready and last night they were to embark for Washington.  Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island and Ohio have also started troops.  The enthusiasm all over the North is intense, and thousands are flocking to arms, ready to fight in their country's cause.

Since these developments there has been no indication of what course the Border States will pursue.  Their attitude is looked for with painful interest

Proclamation by the President, 75,000 Volunteers Called For!

The following is the Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, in view of the terrible crisis in our affairs:

Whereas The laws of the United States have been for some time past, and now are opposed, and the execution thereof obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of Judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the Marshals, by law; now, therefore, I Abraham Lincoln, President of the united States, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution and the laws, have thought fit to call  forth and hereby do call forth the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggregate number of 75,000, in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed.

The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War Department.  I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the power, the integrity and the existence of our national Union and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress wrongs already long enough endured.  I deem it proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts, places and property which have been seized from the Union; and in every event the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country; and I hereby command the persons composing the combinations aforesaid to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes within twenty days from this date.

Believing that the present condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion, I do hereby, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution, convene both Houses of Congress. The Senators and Representatives are therefore summoned to assemble at their respective Chambers at 12 o';clock, noon, on Thursday, the fourth day of July next, then and there to consider and determine such measures, as in their wisdom, the public safety and interest may seem to demand.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States, the eighty-fifth.

By the President, Abraham Lincoln,  William H. Seward, Secretary of State.

Obituaries (July 24)

Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1917

Mrs. Alexiewna Greene, widow of Adolphus T. Greene, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Burton Sage in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning March 7, 1917, aged 73 years.  She had been ill for some time, with an incurable disease, and patiently waited for the summons to come.  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Reynolds, and was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, 1844. She was of a family of five children, only one of whom survives, a brother, Hiram Reynolds, of Rockwell's Mills.  She was married to Adolphus T. Greene of White Store, in 1861, and there most of her life was spent. Two children survive, a son, Nelson P. Greene of South New Berlin, and a daughter, Mrs. Burton Sage of Holmesville, with whom she resided, and by whom she was tenderly cared for during her illness.  Her devotion to her home and family was a marked characteristic of her nature, and she was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, whenever health would permit.  Funeral services were largely attended on Saturday afternoon, March 10, Rev. L.E. Wheeler of South New Berlin officiating.  Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. J.P. McGuire and Miss Normina Beckley, both of South New Berlin.  There were floral offerings of unusual beauty, showing the esteem in which she was held.  Mrs. Greene was buried in Evergreen cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband who died October 4, 1905.

Arthur B. Greene

Binghamton Press, January 17, 1948

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Arthur B. Greene, 42, died at the Sidney Hospital early yesterday morning after an illness of several months of a heart ailment.  He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 12, 1905, the son of John P. and Minnie Burlison Greene.  previous to his illness he was employed by the Scintilla Magneto Division.  He was a member of Freedom Lodge 324, F.& A.M. Unadilla.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee Greene, Riverside, five children aged 12 to 4: Patricia, John, Paul, Claude and Allen; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Greene, Maple Avenue; three sisters, Miss Cora Greene, Maple Avenue, Mrs. Howard Lawrence of Montoursville, Pa.; and Mrs. Phillips Odell of Mesa, Ariz.; and several uncles and aunts; James, Robert and Edwin of Sidney, Henry of Brewster, G.A. Greene of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. B C. Fairbanks and Mrs. Ida Hotaling of Sidney; Fred, George and Clinton Burlison of Unadilla and Guilford, also several cousins, nieces and nephews. A masonic service will be held at Carr and Landers Chapel tonight at 7:30 o'clock with Right Worshipful Walter l. Hunt of Unadilla officiating. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiating. The body will be placed in the vault of Prospect Hill cemetery with burial in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store.

Edwin Greene

South New Berlin Bee, January 21, 1905

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greene attended the funeral of his brother, Edwin [Greene], at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday.  Edwin Green whose death occurred Sunday morning, was 83 years of age and one of a family of six children, all of whom have died excepting Arthur of this village. Edwin had 27 grandchildren, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

George T. Greene

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

George T. Greene, the only son of Arthur Greene, died at his home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, May 1st, aged 20 years.  He was a young man of worth, and his many moral virtues had endeared him to a large circle of friends.  Since September last it has been evident that his health was failing, and although all that tenderest love and medical skill could devise has been done for him, his frail constitution could not long withstand the ravages of his dread disease, consumption.  As a tired child sinks to slumber, so he passed away to the better land.  In the same room where he first saw the light, the Death Angel closed his eyes to all earthly sights forever. Many friends gathered on Tuesday, and with the choicest flowers made fragrant the resting place of the quiet sleeper. Beautiful words of eulogy for the departed, and deepest sympathy for the mourning ones, were spoken; the voices of the quartet of life-long friends breathed their saddest and sweetest music above him; and so he was laid away to his quiet rest.  No care, no sorrow, no adversity can mar that eternal rest.  For the fair young wife in her bitter sorrow, for the father and mother bereft of their only child, we have aching hearts and deepest sympathy; but knowing how vain all human words are to comfort them, we can only say;  "May God be with you."

The pouring rain and mud of the 27th did not deter a crowd of people from gathering at the spacious farm house of George T. Greene, to attend the funeral rites of the young man cut down in life's spring time.  It has been said, "Death loves a shining mark," and in this instance it seems true.  George was a young man tenderly reared, the only child of doting parents, whose hearts he never pained by turning from the right.  His friends were glad to learn, as stated by the officiating clergyman, Rev. L.C. Hayes, that he had for some years led a life of prayer.  He regretted that he had not publicly professed his faith in Christ, and united with the church, and his first plan "when he got well," was to do so.  To a friend who said, "I hope the Lord will give you strength to bear your suffering," he said "He does."  Cheerful, patient, and hopeful to the very last, tenderly cared for by his young wife and his parents, he fell asleep in Jesus.  It was fitting that an old friend of the family, Rev. L.C. Hayes, of Norwich, should attend his obsequies.  His words were fitting and appropriate, pointing the stricken hearts to the only Helper, Christ, the Resurrection and the Life.  The music was sweet and consoling, especially the beautiful solo by Mrs. Robert Case. A profusion of calla lilies and trailing arbutus surrounded the coffined form, the fragrance as sweet as that of the young life which had closed on earth.  He sleeps in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, near the pleasant earthly house he left for the one which the Saviour went to prepare for him.  The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. E.J. Richmond.

Romanzo Spring

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

A telegram was received Friday, by H.L. Morse, of this village, announcing the death on the previous evening, at Geneva, O., of his son-in-law, Romanzo Spring.  Deceased was formerly for a time engaged in business in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and during his stay in town made many friends, who learn of his sudden death with sincere regret. The Geneva Free Press of Saturday contains a lengthy tribute to his memory, from which we extract the following:

"In 1861 he disposed of his stock of hardware and enlisted in Company F, light artillery, of which he was made second lieutenant.  He served his term in the war, and returning, again entered into business in Geneva, in 1865; this time in the dry goods business in Company with H.W. Turner.  In 1866 he entered into a big scheme for transporting oil by wagons, but the rapid establishment of pipe lines cut off the need of team transit, and he sold off all of his equipage at a considerable loss.  In 1869 he first began to make a specialty of closing out bankrupt stocks at auction.  This business he has continued to follow, somewhat interruptedly, with considerable success ever since.  His latest business stand was the fine furniture store which he opened up here a few years since, and continued until sold by him to H.C. Durfee.  He was always active, pushing and alive in business enterprises, of whatever kind he engaged in, but was possessed of a spirit of unrest that prevented his settling down in any one line of business during a long term of years."

"Mr. Spring was a genial, warm hearted and esteemed by all who knew him, and regarded with warmest feelings by the many who call him friend.  To his family he was the kindest husband and father.  Of the large family of which he was one, but two brothers, Bollivar and George, and one sister, survive him.  Of his immediate family, there are left to deeply mourn his loss, his widow, his son Edwin and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Tucker, by his first wife, and Miss Grace by his present wife.  They have the deepest sympathy of the whole community in this, their sudden, and great loss."

Lewis Parker

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

The mystery which surround the identity of the remains of an old man which were found on the D.L.& W. track near Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], in July last, appears to have been cleared up.  It will be remembered that the mangled remains were brought to this village, and many believed them to be those of Daniel Johnson, of Guilford (since deceased at Chicago). The Rome Sentinel of Saturday last has the following paragraph which explains the mystery:

"On June 7th, Lewis Parker, a weak minded man about sixty years of age, disappeared from the home of his brother-in-law, the late A.J. Kneeland, of Augusta. Efforts were made to discover his whereabouts, and several bodies that were found in this vicinity were viewed by the relatives of Parker, but none were identified as that of the missing man. A few days ago Herman J. Kneeland,of Binghamton, son of A.J. Kneeland, went to Augusta to attend the funeral of his father.  On his way home he stopped at Norwich, to investigate the case of an unknown man who was killed by the cars last August. From the description, he writes to his relatives that he is positive that the man who was killed was Lewis Parker.  He obtained some of the clothing worn by the victim of the Norwich accident and sent it to his people at Augusta, by whom it has been identified as the same worn by Lewis Parker when he disappeared."

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 29, 1889

SANDERS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Elizabeth A. [Sanders], wife of Charles H. Sanders, aged 36 years.  Remains taken to Utica for burial.

YORK:  In Oxford [Chenango co., NY], April 21st, Aruba [York], widow of the late Jeremiah York, aged 83 years and 6 months.

MOORE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Harriet N. [Moore], wife of Charles B. Moore, aged 64 years.

GREENE:  At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mr. George T. Greene, aged 29 years.

ROBERTS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, Mrs. Deborah Roberts, aged 73 years, widow of the late Dr. G.W. Roberts, and mother of George C Roberts, of the Chenango American.

NORTHUP: At her home in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. Rachel Northup, aged 88 years and 9 months.

SHIPMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Mr. Lindsley Shipman, aged 39 years.

LEONARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Mr. John Leonard, aged 88 years.

CASEY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Eliza [Casey], wife of William Casey, aged 21 years.

PERRY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mrs. Anna Perry, aged about 86 years.

MASON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook) April 19th, Mr. James H. Mason, aged 68 years.

PECK:  In Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], April 20th, Mr. Truman Peck, aged 31 years and 6 months.

COLE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 12th, Grace Punderford [Cole], wife of C.J. Cole, aged 27 years.