Obituaries (January 7)

Drake Brockett

Chenango American, December 18, 1862

In Barker, Broome Co. Oct. 24th, Drake Brockett, aged 77 years.  In the death of this estimable citizen, his family, the Church, and community have been greatly bereaved. A good man has gone from us.  A sincere Christian and supporter of the Baptist Society, of which he was a member, true and just in all his dealings, of unspotted integrity and upright purpose of heart, his exemplary life will be long remembered and his memory cherished by all who knew him. At his ripe old age, death found him prepared, and we cannot refuse the belief that he died as he lived, in the comfort of a reasonable, religion and holy hope, and in favor with God and man.  "The memory of the just is blessed."

Grace A. Bigelow

Chenango Telegraph, June 23, 1939

Mrs. Bigelow of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Livermore home on Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] shortly after midnight.  Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage, Dr. L.T. Kinney, coroner, stated. The woman had been under the care of Dr. P.T. Bailey of South New Berlin. The deceased was taken ill during the night and Dr. J.C. Lee was summoned. Before the physician arrived the woman died and Coroner Kinney was then called.

Nancy DeEtte Wheeler

Died April 15, 1935, Norwich, NY

Miss Nancy D. Wheeler died at the Chenango Valley Home on Monday after a short illness.  Miss Wheeler was born in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on Feb. 26, 1846, the daughter of Lucy Ann and Silas Wheeler.  She had been a resident of the home for 24 years, and will be greatly missed. There survive a brother, D.K. Wheeler of Norwich and several nieces.  Miss Wheeler was a member of the Broad Street Methodist church. The funeral services will be held from the Chenango Valley Home at two o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. Scott D. Clarke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Lucina (Wightman) Follett

Died November 17, 1939, Hamilton, NY

Lucina Wightman Follett passed away at her home near Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Nov. 17, aged 83 years. She was the daughter of Sylvester and Wealthiana Wightman and was born on Great Brook near South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13, 1856.  She married Albert Follett Dec. 15, 1874. Besides the husband there survive three children, Clarence A. Follett of Earlville, Florence E. Figary of New Berlin and Ruby E. Gibson of Plymouth; also seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Foster Funeral Home in Earlville Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Mary L. Wheeler

Chenango Telegraph, September 29, 1939

Mrs. Mary L. Wheeler, widow of Kendrick D. Wheeler, died early Thursday morning at the family home, 10 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], following a brief illness.  A well known resident of this city and county, Mrs. Wheeler was born in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], March 2, 1860.  Most of her life was spent in the Unadilla valley at Mt. Upton. For the past 18 years her home has been in this city where a wide circle of friends will learn with regret of her passing.  Mrs. Wheeler was an outstanding woman and possessed a strong Christian character. She was a devoted member of the Broad Street Methodist church. For many years she was a member of the D.A.R.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ralph W. Reynolds and a granddaughter, Miss Gertrude W. Reynolds, both of this city.  One sister also survives.  Mrs. Don Prentice of Syracuse, and two brothers, Thomas A. Jewell of Forest Hills, L.I. and H.A. Jewell of this city. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the George J. Devine Funeral Home.  Rev. George B. Callender pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot at Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 18, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Ralph Pratt [Davidson], twin son of Geo. A and Susan A. Davidson, aged 4 years and 1 day.

Chenango American, January 29, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth B. [Upham], wife of John Upham, aged 73 years, 1 months and 8 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Lenthel [Stanton], youngest son of Cephas and Betsy Stanton, aged 18 years and 7 months.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Walter Morey, aged about 10 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Treana Hunt, aged 61 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Delos W. [Gleason], son of Joel and Almana Gleason, aged 5 years and 6 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Aristarchus Monroe, aged 64 years.

At sea, Thomas Dolan, son of Patrick Dolan, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], and a private in Co. H, 114th Regiment, aged 19 years.

In East Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of diptheria, Jenny Rorapaugh, aged 12 years and being the third child which Uri and Julia A. Rorapaugh buried within twelve days.

Also in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the same day, of same disease, Alburtus Holdridge, aged 10 years.