Lieut. Bronson Beardsley
Chenango American, July 9, 1863
Office of the N.Y. State Agency181 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, June 18, 1863
Sir: Lieut. Bronson Beardsley, 10th N.Y. Cavalry, died at Emory Hospital today at 12 o'clock, while I was there. He was wounded at Aldie in Virginia, in the Cavalry fight on Friday last. A musket or rifle ball struck him in his left breast, near the shoulder, and passed obliquely through his lungs to his right shoulder, and is now lying under his shoulder blade. I was with him half an hour yesterday, and talked with him all I dared to, as it was difficult for him to talk. His left lung is undoubtedly filled with blood, which has caused his death. Thus has another brave New York man fallen a martyr in a just and holy cause, doing his duty in trying to put down a cursed rebellion against the best Government the world ever saw, a patriot who has given up his life for his beloved country. Would that it had been some vile copperhead, that would sell his country for a mess of pottage. But it was not to be as. I suppose the Surgeon of the hospital, (Dr. Mosely) will write his friends. They all of them throw away all their luggage so that they could fight to better advantage. They charged right into the thickest of the fight, and use nothing but the sabre. Will you have the goodness to send this to his friends, and tell them he had a good Surgeon, and everything was done for him that could be done, but I could see yesterday that he was not long for this world, and I stood ready to give him all that human aid could give. Truly yours, Josiah S. Kellogg, New York Soldiers' Relief Society, also one of the Agents for the State.
Sarah E. Owens
Died November 30, 1934, Norwich, NY
Mrs. Sarah E. Owens passed away at her home Friday night, aged 72 years. She had been ill only a few days. There survive a son, Chester Owens of Norwich and a daughter, Mrs. Ada Fraser of Pattersonville. A prayer service was held Monday night at the Breese Funeral Home. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Tillson, N.Y. The beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which she was held.
Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn
Died March 1, 1941, Norwich, NY
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: After an illness of three weeks, the Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich for more than 10 years, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Born in Keeseville (Essex Co. NY) Nov. 6, 1884, the deceased was graduated from Colby College, Waterville, Maine, to study theology at Colgate University, where he was graduated in 1915. His first pastorate was at Penacock, N.H. From there he accepted a call to New London, N.H., and from New London he went to Boonville. In May, 1930, he became pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich. He was a veteran of the World War, a member of Norwich Post of the American legion, where he served several terms as chaplain of that organization. He was also a member of Norwich lodge of Masons and a past chaplain of that fraternity, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and past moderator of the Chenango County Baptist Association. The survivors are a widow, a son, Dirk; one daughter, Mary Field, and four sisters, Mrs. Willard Baber and Mrs. Rufus Prescott, both of Keeseville, and Mrs. Edwin H. Reese and Mrs. Dominick C. Ashley of Glenn Falls. The funeral will be held form the First Baptist Chruch here tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock with the Rev. A.H. Boutwell, pastor of the Ithaca Baptist Church and a close friend of the deceased officiating. Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart, organist, will play before and after the service. After the service in Norwich, the remains will be taken to Keeseville, where services will be held in the home of Mrs. Rufus Prescott Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Friends and residents from every walk, every church, and various organizations joined parishioners in attending the memorial service held Monday night at 7:30 for the late Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn. The First Baptist church was filled with several hundreds who paid final respect to the beloved pastor. Despite the addition of extra seats many stood in silence during the impressive service. The church service followed a prayer service in the parsonage held Monday afternoon for the immediate family. For an hour before the church service the body of Rev. Romeyn rested in front of the pulpit which he had so ably filled for more than 10 years. During that period a countless number of residents and church members viewed the remains. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Dr. A.H. Boutwell, pastor of the Ithaca Baptist church, a classmate of the Rev. Romeyn and a long time friend. Before and after the service, a group of favorite hymns was played at the organ by Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart. As the hour of the memorial service arrived, the Broad Street Methodist church chimes played similar hymns. As if sharing the grief of an entire community in its sorrow the heavens poured out freshening rains. There was a hushed stillness as the Rev. Boutwell paid tribute to the life of his friend. "The world to which the Christ came had some hope of immortality," he said. "We believe in immortality," he continued, "but we cannot give actual demonstrations of immortality. 'In My Father's house are many mansions, Had it not been so I would have told you.' " Closing his memorial with a prayer, the Rev. Boutwell proclaimed "What a responsibility rests upon us to have had one of his ability among us. What a responsibility rests upon the ministerial members to have had his friendship. What a crown of glory rests upon this family with their memory of the benefits and benediction of one such as him." Members of the city clergy and their wives occupied seats near the front of the church auditorium. Joining with them were several from away, including the Rev. Dr. Court, pastor of the Boonville Presbyterian church, a friend of many years' standing of the deceased and the Rev. W.L. Soper, Earlville Baptist church pastor and Mrs. Soper. Banked high with flowers, the casket was closed a few minutes before the memorial service opened. Members of the Romeyn family sat near the group of clergymen. Various church organizations attended the service in a body as did members of Norwich Post 189 of the American legion. and members of Norwich lodge 302 F. and A.M. He had served as chaplain of both groups for many years during his residence here. During the World War the Rev. Romeyn served for two years as a member of the 57th infantry. Expressions of affection and sorrow from organizations, friends, and former parishioners were in the floral display. They were from friends also in former pastorates served by him at Concord, N.H. from 1915 to 1921, and at New London, N.H., where he served until 1928 before going to Boonville. His pastorate was terminated there in 1930 when he succeeded on May 4, of that year, the Rev. W. A. Ashmore as pastor of the Norwich church. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Rev. Romeyn, a graduate of the Colgate Theological School was also a past moderator of the Chenango County Baptist Association. Immediately following the memorial service Monday night the body was taken by motor hearse to Utica and from there by train to Keeseville, Essex county. Four members of the American legion escorted the body to Utica. Headed by Commander Lynn N. Peterson, others were Edward O. Erickson, Edwin K. VanTine and Sydney K. Johnson, past district commander. Members of the Romeyn family left by motor Tuesday morning for Keeseville where funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rufus Prescott. Burial followed in the family plot in the Keeseville cemetery.
In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., of diptheria, Susan A. [Brown], daughter of Henry M. ad Emily L. Brown, aged 4 years, 8 months and 2 days. Also on the 20th inst., of the same disease, William H. [Brown], son of the above, aged 11 years, 1 month and 20 days.
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., James Lazelle [Cole], youngest son of Morillo and Mary E. Cole, aged 9 years, 4 months and 11 days.
Friends and residents from every walk, every church, and various organizations joined parishioners in attending the memorial service held Monday night at 7:30 for the late Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn. The First Baptist church was filled with several hundreds who paid final respect to the beloved pastor. Despite the addition of extra seats many stood in silence during the impressive service. The church service followed a prayer service in the parsonage held Monday afternoon for the immediate family. For an hour before the church service the body of Rev. Romeyn rested in front of the pulpit which he had so ably filled for more than 10 years. During that period a countless number of residents and church members viewed the remains. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Dr. A.H. Boutwell, pastor of the Ithaca Baptist church, a classmate of the Rev. Romeyn and a long time friend. Before and after the service, a group of favorite hymns was played at the organ by Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart. As the hour of the memorial service arrived, the Broad Street Methodist church chimes played similar hymns. As if sharing the grief of an entire community in its sorrow the heavens poured out freshening rains. There was a hushed stillness as the Rev. Boutwell paid tribute to the life of his friend. "The world to which the Christ came had some hope of immortality," he said. "We believe in immortality," he continued, "but we cannot give actual demonstrations of immortality. 'In My Father's house are many mansions, Had it not been so I would have told you.' " Closing his memorial with a prayer, the Rev. Boutwell proclaimed "What a responsibility rests upon us to have had one of his ability among us. What a responsibility rests upon the ministerial members to have had his friendship. What a crown of glory rests upon this family with their memory of the benefits and benediction of one such as him." Members of the city clergy and their wives occupied seats near the front of the church auditorium. Joining with them were several from away, including the Rev. Dr. Court, pastor of the Boonville Presbyterian church, a friend of many years' standing of the deceased and the Rev. W.L. Soper, Earlville Baptist church pastor and Mrs. Soper. Banked high with flowers, the casket was closed a few minutes before the memorial service opened. Members of the Romeyn family sat near the group of clergymen. Various church organizations attended the service in a body as did members of Norwich Post 189 of the American legion. and members of Norwich lodge 302 F. and A.M. He had served as chaplain of both groups for many years during his residence here. During the World War the Rev. Romeyn served for two years as a member of the 57th infantry. Expressions of affection and sorrow from organizations, friends, and former parishioners were in the floral display. They were from friends also in former pastorates served by him at Concord, N.H. from 1915 to 1921, and at New London, N.H., where he served until 1928 before going to Boonville. His pastorate was terminated there in 1930 when he succeeded on May 4, of that year, the Rev. W. A. Ashmore as pastor of the Norwich church. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Rev. Romeyn, a graduate of the Colgate Theological School was also a past moderator of the Chenango County Baptist Association. Immediately following the memorial service Monday night the body was taken by motor hearse to Utica and from there by train to Keeseville, Essex county. Four members of the American legion escorted the body to Utica. Headed by Commander Lynn N. Peterson, others were Edward O. Erickson, Edwin K. VanTine and Sydney K. Johnson, past district commander. Members of the Romeyn family left by motor Tuesday morning for Keeseville where funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rufus Prescott. Burial followed in the family plot in the Keeseville cemetery.
Death Notices
Chenango American, June 25, 1863
In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., of diptheria, Susan A. [Brown], daughter of Henry M. ad Emily L. Brown, aged 4 years, 8 months and 2 days. Also on the 20th inst., of the same disease, William H. [Brown], son of the above, aged 11 years, 1 month and 20 days.
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., James Lazelle [Cole], youngest son of Morillo and Mary E. Cole, aged 9 years, 4 months and 11 days.
No more his gentle voice
Will bid our hearts rejoice,
But in another world he sings
And spreads his bright, his angel wings,
Where storms can never come,
Safe in his spirit home.
Chenango American, July 9, 1863
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly on the 3d inst., E. Tracy Allen, a soldier in the War of 1812, aged 77 years.
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Miss Emma R. Birdsall, aged 13 years.
In Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Joseph Nightengale, aged 25 years.
In Ketchum's Corners, on the 22d ult., Laura L. [Culver], daughter of Mr. Wilson Culver, aged 17 years.
In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Col. Hazard Lewis, aged 68 years and 8 months.
In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Grace Hollenbeck, wife of Silas Hollenbeck, aged 20 years.
In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 2d inst., Julia [Evans], only daughter of Isaac and Calista Evans, aged 3 years, 11 months and 16 days.
In Eden, Mich., on the 24th ult., Katie M. [Briggs], daughter of R.D. Briggs, lately of Earlville, aged 2 years, 2 months and 20 days.
In Ketchum's Corners, on the 4th inst., Alice [Culver], daughter of Wilson Culver, aged 8 years.
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