Obituaries (February 4)

Isaac A.M. Cooley

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Death in the 8th N.Y. Cavalry:  Mr. T.F. Richards, of the 8th N.Y. Cavalry, who is now in hospital at Acquia Creek, writes to us that Isaac A.M. Cooley, late of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], this County, and a member of Co. G, same regiment, died at the Frist Division Cavalry Hospital on the 3d inst.  He has two sisters living in this County, and Mr. Richards has something which he wishes to send them when he can learn their address.--Chenango Union

Franklin Merrill

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Franklin Merrill, son of Dwight Merrill of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], a lad of about fifteen years of age, on Monday last was thrown from a loaded wagon the wheels passing over his body and crushing him so badly that he died in about two hours.

Sylvester Gomes

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Sylvester Gomes, son of M. Gomes of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a lad of twelve years of age, was drowned in the Chenango river at that village on Saturday last.  He was splaying in a building near the river, and fell through an open doorway into the stream.  His body was recovered on Sunday.

Jabez N. Beardsley

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Mr. Jabez N. Beardsley, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], a man 34 years of age, was drowned in a pond in that town, on Tuesday of last week.  He was fishing from a boat, and the boat capsizing he lost his life.  Two others were in the boat who saved themselves by clinging to the boat until rescued.

Irvin H. White

Died November 24, 1941, Gilbertsville, NY

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Irvin H. White of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], former resident and a native of Guilford, occurred in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] Monday.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the Seymour Funeral Home.  Rev. Howard Deller, pastor of the Congregational church here will officiate. Burial is to be made in White's cemetery at North Guilford.  Mr. White was born August 21, 1875, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Henry and Victoria (Sheldon) White.  His early years were passed in Guilford.  Survivors include his wife, Zaida Adsit White of Johnson City; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Heller of Del Notre, Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Clare Gibbs of North Norwich; a brother, Everett White of Davenport and two grandchildren, Wilamae and William J. Heller of Del Norte.  Several nephews and nieces also survive.

Amos White

Died December 25, 1941, Binghamton, NY

Amos White of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 86 years, died at the Binghamton State Hospital [Broome Co., NY] late Thursday night following an acute heart attack.  Mr. White had been a hospital patient for about six months. The deceased was born in Garettsville [Otsego Co., NY] Dec. 24, 1855, his death occurring the day following his 86th birthday anniversary.  For several years Mr. White had been engaged in farming in Plymouth.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Kenneth of South New Berlin, a brother, Henry White of Gilbertsville and several nephews and nieces.  funeral services are to be held from the late home in Plymouth at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon with burial in Gilbertsville. Rev. Harold MacKenzie of Smyrna and Plymouth will officiate.

Edwin White

Died February 20, 1940, Norwich, NY

Edwin J. White, aged 73, prominent, retired business man of this city, died Tuesday night about 9 o'clock at his late home, 67 Birdsall street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He had been in failing health for several months.  Mr. White, who retired form the ice business about 8 years ago, had lived in Norwich for the last 32 years.  he was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] near White's pond, August 5, 1866, the son of Anson J. White and Adelaide French White.  He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Mary E. Light; and only daughter, Miss Anna M. White; one brother, Charles White of Mt. Upton, and eight nephews.  he was a member of Norwich lodge, 302 F. and A.M. and of the Norwich Club.  On January 1, 1940, Mr. and Mrs. White celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  Six of those present at the ceremony 50 years ago attended the anniversary observance.  Mr. White's early life was spent in farming near White's pond in the town of New Berlin.  Immediately following his schooling, he remained on his father's farm. After his marriage, Mr. White purchased this farm and later an adjoining farm, both of which he operated for more than 20 years.  In 1913 with Frank Bushley, Mr. White purchased the Norwich Ice business of Robert F. Hart.  Two years later he bought out Mr. Bushley's interest, and for over 20 years owned and operated the business under the name of E.J. White.  About eight years ago, he retired from active business, selling out his interests to W.J. Mein.  Mr. White led an exemplary life and was respected and admired by an unusually wide acquaintance.  His reputation for sincerity and fair dealing brought him many friends in business, as well as in his social relationships.  He was educated in the South New Berlin schools and had the privilege of training and schooling under S.J. Gibson, then school principal in that village.  Mr. White purchased the residence at the corner of Birdsall and York streets when he first came to Norwich and continued to reside there for the past 32 years. He was the owner of Mead's pond, north of the city, a landmark of great interest in Chenango county.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home, Rev. J.K. Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Riverside cemetery at South New Berlin.

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Lillie D. [Brown], only child of Norman P. and Helen S. Brown, aged 2 years, 3 months and  day.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th isn't., Mrs. Phebe P. DeForest, aged 55 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Henry Crandall, aged 76 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., of diptheria, Sarah Jane [Rogers], only daughter of Willard G. and Fanny W. Rogers, aged 11 years, 5 months and 15 days.  Also on the 3d inst., of the same disease, George W. [Rogers], son of the above, aged 6 years, 5 months and 12 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., George H. [Nichols] son of Hiram F. and Serena H. Nichols, aged 6 years, 2 months and 28 days.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Ella May [Dunckel], daughter of George and Luvina Dunckel, aged 4 years and 1 month.

Chenango American, July 2, 1863

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Lucy [Putnam], widow of the late Eli Putnam, aged 64 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Mrs. Eunice Balcom, in the 87th year of her age.

In Eaton, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mrs. Ruth Payson, mother of Rev. E.H. Payson, of Oxford, in tthe 88th year of her age.