Obituaries (October 12)

Alfred Jones

Died May 22, 1930, New Berlin, NY

Alfred Jones, for many years a resident of this vicinity, passed away Thursday, between 4 and 5 o'clock, while sitting in a chair in his room, at the home of Paul Hickling for whom he had been working this Spring.  He had been suffering a very severe attack of asthma, which affected his heart and caused his death.  He was a member of Victor Lodge of Odd Fellows and had many friends, who will regret to learn of his passing.

May (Littlefair) Page

Died March 7, 1944, Holmesville, NY

Mrs. May Littlefair Page died at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, March 7, 1944, aged 76 years, after an illness of six weeks.  She was born at Holmesville, Dec. 4, 1868, daughter of Horatio G. and Hattie L. Littlefair.  She had been a life-long resident of that community. She was twice married, her first husband, Charles A. Powers, died in 1926.  She married for her second husband, George C. Page, October 27, 1927, who survives.  Other surviving relatives are three children:  Alvin I. Powers, Alice M. Lindsley of Oneonta, N.Y., Horatio G. Powers of White Store; also the following brothers:  George and Merritt Littlefair, of Cleburne, Texas, Charles Littlefair, Norwich, Frank Littlefair, Middletown, N.Y.  Mrs. Page was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church. The funeral was held from her late home in Holmesville, Thursday, March 9th, Rev. C.H. Skinner officiating.  Interment was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin.  The bearers were Alvin I. Powers, Horatio G. Powers, Charles and Frank Littlefair.

Louis W. Parent

Died December 1, 1942, Oneonta, NY

Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY]:  Louis W. Parent, one-time secretary of the Boston Real Estate Board, died Dec. 1 1942, in an Oneonta hospital after a long illness.  Son of William and Clara Schillings Parent, he was a life member of the Elks and a member of the Massachusetts State Guard.  He had lived here since July.  Mr. Parent was a captain in the Army Cavalry Reserve Corps.  In 1920 he married Frances E. Clarey, who survives.  The funeral will be Friday at the convenience of the Family from the Houk Funeral home, Edmeston, with burial in Edmeston Union cemetery.

Margaret (Mix) Parke

Died May 16, 1942, Utica, NY

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Margaret Mix Parke, wife of Lieut. Donald D. Parke, died in Utica Memorial Hospital about 7 o'clock Tuesday night, after a brief illness.  Mrs. Parke who was 34 years of age, was stricken suddenly ill about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  She was removed to the Utica Memorial Hospital Sunday and everything known to the best of medical skill was made available to her but without success.  A cable was dispatched Sunday to Lieutenant Parke, who is stationed at Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, and although he came as quickly as possible by clipper and plane, he was unable to reach Utica until early Wednesday morning, a few hours after Mrs. Parke passed away. The deceased was born in Milford, N.Y., July 14, 1907, the daughter of Edith Wilber Mix and the late John C. Mix.  She resided in Milford until coming to Sherburne 23 years ago and which place since has been her home. Fifteen years ago on Saturday of this week she was united in marriage with Donald Parke at Sherburne,  She was a member of Christ Episcopal church at Sherburne and was held in the highest esteem by friends and acquaintances.  Her sudden demise is a shock to her family and a wide circle of friends. Genuine regret is rexpressed by those with whom she was acquainted.  There survive her hsuband, a daughter Anne, two sons, Wilber and John, her mother, Mrs. John C. Mix and brother, David Wilber Mix, all of Sherburne.  Funeral services are to be held in Christ Episcopal church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. H.W. Lamb, Jr., officiating.  Interment will be in the Episcopal cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 13, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., John F. [Harrison], aged 8 months, 17 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., of scarlet fever, James Thomas [Harkness], son of James and Harriet Harkness, aged 14 years and 3 months.  

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Abner Gilbeet, aged 76 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Sheldon Marsh, aged 76 years.

Marriages (October 11)

Jones - Pike

Married January 22, 1944, Pensacola, FL

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Rev. Dr. Gray Jones and Mrs. Jones left today for Pensacola, Fla., for a two weeks stay.  Saturday Dr. Jones will officiate at the wedding of his son, Ensign Walton L. Jones and Miss Mary Frances Pike of Georgia. Ensign Jones is an aviation instructor in the Navy.

Pensacola, FL:  Ensign Walton L. Jones, formerly of 919 Sunset street, Scranton, Pa., was married to Miss Mary Frances Pike, R.N., of Blanton, Alabama, on January 22, by Rev. W. Gray Jones, formerly superintendent of the Scranton district of the Methodist church. The ceremony was military in form and took place at the naval air base chapel, Pensacola.  The maid of honor was Miss Monteel Deason, R.N., of Nashville Tenn.., and the best man was Lieut, George .E Schnellbacker, recently returned from Guada canal.  Commander Emory C. Herman gave the bride away and Mrs. Herman presided at the organ.  Among the guests were many nurses form the naval hospital, Mrs. W. Gray Jones of Norwich mother of the groom and Mrs. Raymond W Ward of Carbondale.

Hawley Divorce

June 1930

Mary E. Hawley has been granted an interlocutory judgment of divorce from Raymond Hawley.  The document was filed in the county clerk's office by Edwin Verreau, counsel for the plaintiff.  The papers were signed by Justice Abraham L. Kellogg in his chambers in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] on June 7, 1930.  The action was first heard in Binghamton on May 21, 1930. The divorce was granted on statutory grounds.  There are two children, a boy and a girl, and they are given to the care of the mother, with the father given the right to see the children "at reasonable times."  Alimony is fixed at $12 per week.

Jacobus - Jones

Married April 10, 1933, Edmeston, NY

Miss Susanne Walker Jones, daughter of the late William Walker and Mary Walker Jones of Raleigh, North Carolina, became the bride of William Carroll Jacobus of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], at a beautiful, though simple ceremony performed at the Otsego School at high noon, Monday, April 10, in the presence of very intimate friends and associates. To the strains of Lohengrin's lovely wedding march played by Mrs. C.E. Quackenbush, the bride and groom, attended by Miss Florence Chesebrough and Mr. Frank Huntington, descended the stairs and entered the living room.  Members of the nursing staff of the School joined hands and formed an aisle from the stairway to the altar. The effect was very charming as the girls were dressed in pastel shades, giving a rainbow effect.  The ceremony was performed before an altar banked with ferns, yellow snapdragons and yellow daffodils. The Rev. Charles F Fraser, pastor of the First Presbyterian Chruch of Oneonta, officiated. The bride was gowned in a creation of triple sheer silk and net in the new Eleanor blue shade and carried a shower bouquet of white bride's roses and sweet peas. Following the ritual a wedding luncheon was served to thirty-four guests. Again the yellow color scheme was brought into effect and large bouquets of yellow daisies adorned the tables. The newlyweds left after the luncheon for a short honeymoon at the groom's lodge at Cranberry Lake.  Mrs. Jacobus was graduated form the Winston-Salem College at North Carolina, later receiving her masters degree in science at the University of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  About eleven years ago she came to Edmeston and with Miss Florence Chesebrough, founded the Otsego School for Backward Children.  As Miss Jones she made many sincere friends who wish her much joy and happiness in her new venture and who are glad to know that she and Mr. Jacobus will make Edmeston their home as well as maintaining a residence in Utica.  Mr. Jacobus is a native of Utica where he is a well known dancing instructor and where he has for many years conducted a dancing academy. 

Dr. & Mrs. O.P. Jones

25th Anniversary, December 1941, Norwich, NY 

In observance of 25 years of wedded bliss, Dr. and Mrs. O.P. Jones of Eaton avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], popular and well known residents of this city, celebrated the event Sunday night by entertaining a large group of friends at a dinner party held at the Oxford inn.  Fifty guests were present to enjoy the excellent dinner and extend to the host and hostess the congratulations of the season coupled with best wishes for continued health, happiness and good fortune for many years to follow.  Dr. and Mrs. Jones were united in marriage at the bride's home in Manlius [Onondaga Co., NY] Dec. 20, 1916.  Attendants of the bride and groom of a quarter of a century ago were unable to participate in the event Sunday night.  They are Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Towne and Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Richburg, both of Manlius.  Letters of regret were received from each couple expressing their inability to be present because of occupying official positions in national defense work in Onondaga county.  Dr. and Mrs. Jones have been residents of Norwich for 17 years.  Dr. Jones graduated from Cornell university D.V.M.  In 1915 and formerly practiced his profession in Sherburne before removing to this city.  He is a member of Norwich lodge F.&A.M. and occupies the office of inner guard at the Elks.  Mrs. Jones is a past matron of Norwich chapter, O.E.S., is president of St. Margaret's Guild and is also active in bowling circles.  Both are communicants of Emmanuel Episcopal church and each has a wide circle of friends in Norwich and vicinity who hasten to congratulate them on the silver wedding event.  They have one son, Stuart V. Jones, at present a member of the sophomore class of Syracuse university.  They were recipients of gifts of flowers and beautiful silver articles in honor of the delightful event, along with sincere congratulations for continued joy and success in the future.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, March 6, 1862

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. G. N. Boardman, Mr. J. Sherm. Ogden, to Miss Beulah M. Carter, all of Binghamton.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. W.T. Potter, Dec. 25th, Mr. Thos. Wheeler, to Miss Lydia A. Dickinson; Feb. 26th, Mr. Julius Wheeler, to Miss Narcissa A. Mowry; also Mr. Andrew J.V. Mowry, to Miss Sarah A. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

Also, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], by the same, Feb. 23d, Mr. Edwin Haight, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sibyl R. Gadsby, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].

Chenango American, March 13, 1862

At the residence of the bride's sister, in Milford, Otsego Co., on the 26th ult., by Rev. N.G. Hall, Mr. Ira Sherman, of Westford [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Van Nest, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Liberal C.B. Fish of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Marian Briggs of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. N.R. Evarts, Mr. Sheldon S. Hopkins, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frances E. Fosburg, of the former place.

Obituaries (October 10)

Frank G. Dixon

Died February 16, 1939, Norwich, NY

Frank G. Dixon, 66, passed away at the Chenango Memorial hospital, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday shortly before noon, where he had been receiving treatment for an infection for four or five weeks, the result of a fall on the ice.  In the death of Mr. Dixon, South New Berlin has lost one of its most substantial citizens, a man respected and honored by all who knew him.  The family will please accept our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

Edna (Cole) Lamb

Died February 9, 1938, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Edna (Cole) Lamb, 63, wife of Frank Lamb, passed away at their home on South street, this village, Wednesday, February 9, 1938, at 12:15 o'clock p.m., following a long lingering illness.  Edna Cole was born in this community, which had always been her home. The deceased is survived by her husband (who gave her the best of care during her long illness), a brother, Isaac Cole and a nephew of Cherry Valley, N.Y., and other more distant relatives.  A private funeral will be held at the late home Saturday, February 12 at 1 o'clock p.m. with burial in the family plot in the  Cole cemetery.

Willet H. Potter

Died November 24, 1938, Guilford, NY

Willet H. Potter, a life-long resident of this community, died at his home in this village on Thursday evening, Nov. 24th.  the funeral was held from his late home on Monday at 2:00 p.m., with burial in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Potter was a member of the Methodist church and had served many years on the board of trustees.  He is survived by his widow, one sister and several nephews.

Horatio George Littlefair

Died January 17, 1936, Holmesville, NY

Horatio George Littlefair, perhaps the oldest citizen of this township, passed away at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] Friday, January 17, 1936, following an illness of three weeks, caused by the infirmities of old age.  He was 93 years of age and the oldest active employee of the N.Y.O.&W. R.R.  Nearly his whole life had been spent in this vicinity, where he was known and respected by a large acquaintance of friends.  He was a son of Horatio G. and Fanny Brownson Littlefair and was born in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], March 7, 1843.  February 15, 1866, he was united in marriage with Hattie L. Bowers, whose death occurred January 26, 1935.  Mr. Littlefair followed the carpentry trade for a period of fifty-five years and was a skilled workman.  For fifteen years preceding his death he had been employed as station agent at Holmesville for the N.Y.O.&W. R.R. and was on duty up until his illness three weeks ago.  He was a member of Phoebus lodge 82, F. and A.M. of New Berlin.  Five children survive:  Mrs. George C. Page of Holmesville, George E. Littlefair, of Fort Worth, Texas, Merritt G. of Cieburne, Texas, and Charles L. and Frank B., both of Norwich. Seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four great, great-grandchildren also survive.  The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Page at Holmesville, Rev. G. Henry Simons officiating.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Mary (Boucher) Lallier

Died March 7, 1939

New Hartford:  Mrs. Albert Lallier, Washington Mills, died Saturday in a nursing home here after an illness of two years.  Mary Boucher Lallier was born in Montreal July 8,. 1862, daughter of Celestin and Virginia Boucher.  After her marriage in Watertown Nov. 18, 1884, Mrs. Lallier lived in Sauquoit and Washington Mills.  She was a member of St. John the Evangelist church, New Hartford, and its Women's Club. She leaves her husband: a sister, Mrs. Carrie Crawford, Syracuse; one brother, Edgar C. Utica, and nieces and nephews in Syracuse, Watertown, Norwich and Columbus, Ohio. The funeral will be conducted from St. John the Evangelist church at 9 Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Croghan.  She was an aunt by marriage of Miss Estelle Weigel and Orlando and Oscar Weigel of Norwich.

John D. La Grange

Died October 12, 1910, Auburn, NY

John D. La Grange, aged 21 of 53d Burnet Av., a brakeman on Auburn Branch of the New York Central, had both legs and his right arm crushed Wednesday night at Skaneateles Junction when he tried to make a "flying switch" and fell under the wheels of the engine.  He died on the operating table at the Auburn Hospital.  When LaGrange threw the switch lever and jumped for the cowcatcher of the locomotive, conductor Albert Connors saw the lantern fall to the side of the tracks and rushing to the place found LaGrange with both legs nearly severed and one arm badly mangled.  The dying man did not lose consciousness until an anesthetic was administered at the hospital and on the trip to Auburn he gave directions to his comrades as to the disposition of his insurance and the care of his wife and child.  For many years Mr. LaGrange was a resident of the First Ward.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice LaGrange, five brothers, Edward, Grover, Elias, Robert and Charles LaGrange, the latter two railroad men, and one sister, Mrs. Katherine Alpeter of California.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 20, 1894

YOUMANS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, 1894, Archibald [Youmans], son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youmans, aged 1 year.

CHAMBERS:  In New York City, Dec. 12, 1894, Jessie Irene [Chambers], daughter of Dr. James and Jessie Chambers, formerly of Sherburne, aged 8 years 10 months.

MORGAN:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Dec. 12, 1894, Mr. Daniel Morgan age 84, formerly of Norwich.

CANEDY:  In North Adams, Mass. Dec. 11, 1894, Mrs. J.M. Canady, aged 44, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Griswold of Greene.

Letter from William H. Telford, Civil War, 1862

Letter from William H. Telford

Civil War Soldier, December 1861

Chenango Telegraph, January 8, 1862

Beaufort, Dec. 21 [1861]
Dear Editor:

Your welcome visitor, The Chenango Telegraph, came to hand a few days since.  I have perused its pages over and over.  Almost every word was interesting to me.  One thing only surprising, and that was the letter written by myself.  Little did I think, when in haste I wrote it, that it would ever be read by any excepting those to whom it was written.  Had I thought otherwise, I would have tried to make it at least more easily read, if not more interesting.  However, after having passed through your hands it appeared quite respectable.  But I must hasten to give in brief, an account of the many interesting changes that have taken place since then.  

Our Regiment, which was the first that landed in this place is still in the advance, and afraid of nothing.  The first night after landing we hastened to post our pickets, soon after which a Rebel scouting party on horse back came directly upon them, they being stationed on the outer post towards the Ferry, which is 10 miles from Beaufort landing.  As they advanced, our pickets halted them, asking them who came there, but no response being made, our pickets fired upon them and dismounted one of them.  They returned the fire, shooting one of our men through the neck.  The wound however was not serious as the ball passed through between the flesh and skin.  The next day we followed them double quick to the Ferry, but on arriving there we found that they had passed over to their encampment, which is just on the other side of the river on the main land.  We were all anxious to cross but could not because they had taken all the boats to the other side.  After thinking the matter over a few moments, two companies were detailed to remain there on guard, the remainder to march back to camp.  When we learned that we were among those that were to return we were very much disappointed.  Most of us would have chosen to fight rather than to march back.  But we have to obey those in command over us.  So we gave the command "counter march, by file left," and back to camp we came, making  a march of over 20 miles without must rest.  We were tired, but stood it well, notwithstanding its being the first march of any account we have had.  Since then we have been far better prepared for it from the fact that we are getting accustomed to walking.

I have just returned from the Ferry where most of our Regiment for the past 9 days have been on picket duty close to the Rebel pickets and quite in view of their encampments, for they have  a number of them all the way for miles up the river.  We have driven their outer pickets in a number of times, as we are within musket shot of them in places.  Yesterday a party of our men were ordered to cross in small boats, which they attempted to do, but were not quite successful.  Just as soon as our boats, containing about 150 men, started from our shore, they opened their batteries upon them, throwing ball, shell and grape at an awful rate, cutting our oars in pieces and killing one man.  After finding that they were in range of their batteries, they concluded that a landing at that point could not easily be effected, so they retreated in good order, without confusion, notwithstanding the great danger which they were exposed to.

We have now six Rebel prisoners within our camp, taken from their post on the other side of the river by a small party of our men, a number of which were from my company,  In charge of Lieut. Chas. F. Cross, who had them on a small island collecting together the numerous articles that were left by those who fled from their splendid homes in haste.  He on hearing that a few intended to go over volunteered to go with them, so he took along a few of our men. The capture was speedily accomplished and they returned safely having with them six prisoners.  Concerning the place I will only say that it is no wonder they felt bad on leaving.  The houses are splendid, everything about them nice, notwithstanding they have carried away the best of their furniture, etc.  Much remains in the shape of household furniture that could not be removed in haste, such as Pianos, Marble Tables, etc. etc.

But I must close as it is quite time to go to bed, and as we have been sleeping out of doors for some time, it will be quite a treat to get under to cover of our tents once more.  I suppose you are aware that men get but little sleep while on picket, and that, while relived by someone else.  In fact, whatever sleep we do get while on duty is out in the open air, exposed to the night frosts, which we have here now.  sometimes we lie on the ground, at other times leaning against a tree or fence.  But the boys of our company, most of whom are young as myself, and some younger, stand it first rate.  In fact our Regiment is generally healthy.

We have had but 2 deaths since we landed on South Carolina' "sacred soil."  Concerning future movements, I can only say that we are expected to cross the river soon. The next attempt must be a successful one, and when you again hear from us, I hope that it be of another battle and Union victory.  Be assured, dear Editor, that at all times your paper will be received as a welcome visitor to our humble tent, more welcome because it comes from Norwich, a place ever to be remembered by me.  There I may say my early days were spent.  My warmest friends are there.  Hoping that I shall be enabled to act well my part here, and that I may be spared to visit your village again with its pleasing shades and pleasant walks, when peace reigns throughout our entire country,  I remain--

Yours truly, etc.  Wm. H. Telford,  Captain Commanding Co. G, 50th Regt, P.V.
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Residence, Towanda, Bradford Co. PA and Susquehanna, Susquehanna Co., PA
Enlistment: age 21, Aug. 8, 1861, commissioned into Co G, 50th PA Infantry, mustered out July 30, 1865 at Georgetown, DC.
Wounded May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania VA
POW May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania
confined, Danville VA, Lynchburg VA, Macon GA, Charleston SC and Columbia SC, Escaped Jan. 12, 1865
Promotions:  Lt. Col. Feb. 8, 1865; Colonel May 1, 1865
Died April 12, 1909, Susquehanna Depot, PA, buried Grand Street Cemetery, Susquehanna Depot.

findagrave.com, memorial #44038960

 

Obituaries (October 7)

Fred Patrick

Died January 3, 1943, Cooperstown, NY

Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY]:  Fred Patrick, 65, New Berlin, who was admitted to the Bassett Hospital Nov. 9, a surgical patient, died Jan. 3.  He was born June 6, 1877 in the Town of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], son of Richard and Amanda Denton Patrick.  His wife, Carrie Card, survives.

Alice Mary Hunter Richmond

Died December 1942, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Alice Mary Hunter Richmond occurred Thursday night in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] after a long illness.  The deceased was the widow of William L. Richmond and was born in Colchester, Delaware county, in 1861.  Practically all her life had been spent in Oxford and vicinity.  Her death will be mourned by many friends.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Sage, and a son, Sherman J. Richmond, both of Norwich, also two grandchildren, Mrs. John Cunningham of Miami Beach, Florida, and Earle Sage of Norwich.  Services are to be held at the Seymour Funeral home in Oxford at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Myrteloo J. Reese

Died March 5, 1926, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Myrteloo J. Reese, who died Friday afternoon at his home on the East River road [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 86 years, will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  The home of the deceased was one of the oldest residences in Norwich and was the birthplace of his wife, Nettie L. Ransford, and her grandfather, James H. Ransford, who was born about 1880.  Mrs. Reese died in June, 1915. The nearest survivors are nephews and nieces, William R. Loomis of this city; Gillette Reese, Alfred Reese, Miller Reese and Mrs. J.D. Holey of Earlville, and John E. Parsons of Earlville.

Sylvia (Harrington) Kinney Richer

Died November 27, 1921, Columbus, NY

On Sunday morning at Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], occurred the death of Sylvia Kinney Richer at the age of 85 years.  Mrs. Richer was the daughter of Elisha and Lucy Goff Harrington and a well known life resident of this county.  Her first husband was Alfred Kinney who died several decades ago.  To them were born the following children:  Elmer, Helen, wife of Richard C. Quinn, Blanche, wife of John V. Lewis, Hubert, Frank, Cora, wife of W.H. Boyce, and Victor. All are deceased except Mrs. Lewis of Syracuse, Mrs. Boyce of South New Berlin and F.H. Kinney of North  Norwich. The following grandchildren survive her:  Mrs. Worth Reed of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Nell Kinney Wild of Gulfport, Miss., Mrs. Robert Lambert, Jr., of New York, all daughters of Elmer Kinney; Alfred Quinn of Norwich, son of Richard and Helen and Mrs. Clarence G. Willcox of North Norwich, daughter of Hubert and Jennie PerLee Kinney.  Some years ago Mrs. Kinney became the wife of Nicholas Richer of New Berlin, who survives her in his 97th year.  The funeral will be held in Columbus Wednesday and burial made in the Kinney plot in Riverview cemetery, North Norwich.

Mae M. Reed

Died November 5, 1940, New Berlin, NY

Found unconscious in her home by neighbors who had seen her electric lights on for two days, Miss Mae M. Reed was rushed to Chase Memorial hospital in critical condition, Monday night, where on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1940, she passed away. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage from which it is believed she never regained consciousness after being stricken in her home, alone.  Miss Reed was born in new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 15, 1868, the daughter of Reuben and Delcenia (Smith) Reed.  She spent her childhood in this vicinity and had been a resident of the village for the past twenty-one years.  She was a member of the Presbyterian church.  Miss Reed was the last of a family of six children, Irving George, Mrs. Belle Lewis, Myra and Mrs. Jennie Wakefield.  Mrs. Wakefield died June 3 of this year. The only surviving near relatives are Leon J. Lewis of Holmesville and several cousins. The funeral will be held from her late home, Thursday, Nov. 7th at 2 p.m., the Rev. Nelson F Parke, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal church officiating.  Interment will be in St. Andrew's cemetery.  Gazette.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 27, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., Albert [Rorapaugh], son of Uri Rorapaugh, aged 19 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Maria [Barrows], wife of Alvin W. Barrows, aged 24 years.

Chenango American, March 6, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Harriet C. [Bates], wife of Harris Bates, aged 51 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Nellie J. [Beach] infant daughter of Darius and Jane Beach, aged 7 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Miss Euphemia E. [Ingersoll], daughter of David H. and Sally Ingersoll, aged 22 years, 8 months and 16 days.  "So fades a summer cloud away"

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Ruth B. [Willoughby] wife of Mr. Russell Willoughby, aged 52 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Anna E. [Hidely] daughter of N. Hidely, aged 14 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Laura Louise [Brooks], youngest daughter of Charles B. and Anna L. Brooks, aged 2 years, 7 months and 11 days.

In the Columbian Hospital, at Washington, D.C. on the 22d ult. of Camp disease, Typhoid fever and Mania, George Rhodes, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] in the 23d year of his age.