Susan Van Pelt
Died April 16, 1917, Cooperstown, NY
Mrs. Susan Van Pelt died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luther C. Gage, at Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY] Monday after a short illness. Early in life she became a member of the Baptist church in this village and was ever a faithful Christian. She was married three times: The first husband, Mr. Jackson, was a soldier in the Civil war and lost his life at the battle of Winchester. There was one child of this union, a little daughter who died in early childhood. The second marriage was to Mr. Beadman who died many years ago. Unto them was born one daughter, Bessie, at whose home she died. The third marriage was to Tyler VanPelt who died about ten or twelve years ago. Many years ago she lost her eyesight and her hearing was already gone. Although so deeply afflicted she always had a cheerful welcome for her friends. About a year ago she went to Cooperstown where she has since remained. Mrs. VanPelt is survived by three grandchildren and one niece and many other relatives besides the daughter. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. L.E. Wheeler officiating. The burial was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.
Anna Tyler VanCott
Died July 5, 1931
Following nearly a year's illness during which her strength gradually waned. Mrs. Anna Tyler VanCott, who passed the greater part of her life in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], succumbed Sunday morning at the home of a niece in Rockville Centre, Long Island, at the age of seventy-six. She was the widow of Homer B. VanCott, a merchant of long standing in this city. Mr. and Mrs. VanCott were active in the best interests of the community where they were beloved by a large number of friends. They were members of the First Congregational church and Mr. VanCott was identified with several fraternal organizations. They took up their residence in Norwich immediately following their marriage at Mrs. Vancott's birthplace in Greene county and prior to Mr. VanCott's death several years ago maintained a charming residence at 20 Hayes street. Funeral services will b e held at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. The obsequies will be conducted by Rev. James K. Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Louise (Yorker) VanHousen
Died March 1, 1944, Eaton, NY
Mrs. Charles VanHousen, 85, wife of Charles B. VanHousen died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archer M. Leete of Pine Woods [Madison Co., NY], Wednesday night following a period of failing health. Louise Yorker VanHousen was born in Oswego, April 13, 1859, the youngest of nine children of the late John and Thressa (Leonard) Yorker. On June 17, 1885 she was united in marriage in Oswego to Charles VanHousen and soon after came to Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] where they made their home until several years ago when failing health forced them to retire from work and they went to Pine Woods to live with their daughter. Surviving besides the husband and daughter mentioned are the following children, Bert VanHousen of Norwich; Frank VanHousen of Sherburne, Roy VanHousen of Rochester and Mrs. Mildred LeRoy of Cortland. Nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter also survive. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church of Sherburne and her passing will be mourned by a wide circle of friends and neighbors in this community. A woman of fine Christian character her interests were centered in her family and home. Memorial services will be held at the home of Frank VanHousen in Sherburne Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. Frank Ryder officiating. Interment will be in the Sherburne West Hill cemetery.
Frank VanValkenburg
Died October 31, 1923, New Berlin, NY
The death of Frank VanValkenburg, which occurred late in the afternoon of October 31st, 1923, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Coss, on North St., marked the passing of a widely known and prominent resident of this village. He had been in failing health for a number of years, and of late had been afflicted with heart trouble. Not feeling well, about a week previous to his death he came to the home of his daughter to remain for a time. His illness developed into pneumonia which, together with his advanced age proved to great a tax upon the heart and he died as stated above. Mr. VanValkenburg was born in Morris [Otsego Co., NY], October 19, 1843, the son of Cornelius and Catherine Cristman VanValkenburg, and with the exception of a few of his early years spent at Morris and Herkimer, his whole life of 80 years had been lived in this vicinity. Toward the close of the Civil War, he enlisted in the 169th Regiment, New York Infantry Volunteers, and later received his discharge at Raleight, N.C., June 6, 1865. December 3, 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Harty Dixson and soon afterward entered the mercantile business in partnership with his father-in-law, Elijah Dixson, whom he later bought out, and for fifty-eight years had conducted business in the same building, a record seldom achieved. The deceased was a man of ability, active in the affairs of the village, and a highly successful business man. He was quiet and unassuming in manner, a kind husband and father, a good citizen and a man who will be greatly missed from the community where he had lived so long.
Mr. VanValkenburg was twice married. His first wife died September 29, 1884, and September 10th 1885, he married Miss Belle Gage. she died April 22nd, 1910. By his first marriage he is survived by one son, Robert of Mt. Upton, and two daughters, Mrs. D.B. Gardner of Oneonta and Miss Lettie VanValkenburg of this place. One daughter, Mrs. Linn Isbell died Nov. 1st, 1913, in Livingston, Montana. By the second marriage one daughter, mr.s Fred Coss of this place survive shim. He also leaves six grandhcildren, Mr.s Charles Lennon of Mt. Upton, Miss Ethel Gardner of Oneonta, Scott and Frank Isbell, of Inglewood, Cal. and Misses Bertha Belle Chapin and Hazel Coss, of this place. One brother, M.C. VanValkenburg, resides in Binghamton. Another brother, Ezra, died in Spring Green, Wis. about six years ago. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, November 3rd, at 2 o'clock from his late home and at 2:30 o'clock from the Baptist Chruch of which the deceased was a member of many years. Dr. E.J. Farley of the First Baptist Church in Oneonta, officiated, assisted by Rev. M.R. Weaver of this village. The message conveyed by the speaker form Ps. 17:15, was one of hope and spiritual comfort to all. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful. He was laid at rest in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.
In Memoriam
In loving memory of my grandfather, F. VanValkenburg.
God has given; God has taken,
All of us must bear the pain.
He has promised that in heaven
Some day we shall meet again.
You are sleeping dear grandfather
Where the ivy around you creep.
And we know that you are happy
In your everlasting sleep
Ethel E. Gardner
Death Notices
Chenango American, April 9, 1863
In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, Adelia G. [Brown], aged 11years 11 months and 4 days; March 14th, Lydia [Brown], aged 14 years and 3 days; March 26th, Harriet E. [Brown], aged 8 years, 6 months and 1 day; daughters of Russel and Avis Brown--all of diptheria.
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Ethan Turner, aged 81 years.
Chenango American, April 16, 1863
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, 1863, Mr. James G. Pearson, aged 73 years.
In Norwich, on the 13th inst., of consumption, Mr. Abram G. Lewis, aged 42 years.
In Delhi, Michigan, on the 28th ult., of cancer in the stomach, Mr. Dexter Phillips, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], in the 58th year of his age.
Chenango American, April 26, 1863
At Winsor, Broome Co., on the 15th inst., Mr. Theodore Bingham, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] aged 64 years.
Near Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Cornelia [Rogers], wife of Earlman Rogers, Jr., aged 34 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th inst., Alice [Hill], daughter of Ransom Hill, aged 6 months.
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Sally [Tillotson], relict of David Tillotson, aged 76 years.
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