Obituaries (March 6)

Francis M. Rotoh

Chenango American, December 10, 1863

Col. Francis m. Rotoh died at his residence in Morris, Otsego Co., in the 28th ult., aged 41.  His death was sudden, and until almost the last hour, unexpected.  he had been ill only three days, and the disease terminated in congestion of the brain.

Douglas Lamphere

Died December 5, 1938, New Berlin, NY

Douglas Lamphere passed away Monday morning about 2 o'clock, "Doug," as he was always called, was born and always lived in this place.  Hs age was 79 in November.  The funeral was held at New Berlin, at the Dakin funeral parlors, Thursday. Burial was beside his wife in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Elsie Camp Gage

Died October 25, 1923, South New Berlin, NY

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Elsie Camp, wife of Edwin R. Gage, died Thursday evening, Oct. 25 after an illness covering a period of about seven years.  Mrs. Gage was the daughter of Perry Camp, deceased, and Addie Sargent his wife.  She was about 40 years of age and her entire life had been passed in this vicinity.  She was a faithful Christian woman, a member of the Baptist church in this village and always attended the services when her health would permit. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home, her pastor, the Rev. M.R. Weaver officiating.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery.  Mrs. Gage is survived by her husband, her mother, one brother and one sister, Walter and Lulu Camp.

Frederick Jay Gage

Died April 28, 1941, New Berlin, NY

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  In failing health for several years, Frederick Jay Gage died of a heart ailment Monday at his home in this village.  Mr. Gage was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], November 20, 1869, the son of James and Cynthia (Lewis) Gage.  His early life was passed in South New Berlin. A blacksmith by trade Mr. Gage followed that vocation for years and when failing health forced him to retire he continued at odd jobs and served as caretaker for properties in this village.  He was well known and well liked and was a substantial resident.  His marriage to Katherine J. VenWormer occurred June 2, 1889.  She survives him with three daughters and one son. They are:  Mrs. Ruby Bemiss of Columbus; Mrs. Beatrice Gould, Mrs. Erma L. Smith and Elden M. Gage, all of New Berlin.  Surviving also are 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Francelia Lewis of South New Berlin and two brothers, Luther Gage of Cooperstown and Bruce Gage of New Haven, Conn., also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Dakin Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Clyde G. Truax, pastor of the Presbyterian-Berean church will officiate.  Burial will be made in the Fairview cemetery.

Frank G. Dixon

Died February 16, 1939, Norwich, NY

Frank G. Dixon, prominent South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] resident and a widely known band leader, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital here [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] shortly before noon Thursday.  His passing followed a few weeks of illness.  He sustained a head injury in a fall and an infection developed and was given as the cause of his passing.  Mr. Dixon was a lifelong resident of South New Berlin.  He was the son of the late Robert H. and Lavon Tyler Dixon.  He was educated in the school of that village and for a period of some 35 years was associated as a clerk in the T.B. Parker store there. A substantial citizen, actively interested in every civic movement he was held in the highest esteem and affection by residents of South New Berlin and throughout this section.  He was a talented musician and for 40 years was associated with the South New Berlin band, much of the time as its leader. Mr. Dixon served as leader of the band at the age of 13 and was one of the country's youngest maestros.  Mr. Dixon was a deacon in the Baptist church and a lifelong member of that church. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of New Berlin, and the South New Berlin Odd Fellows.  For several years he served as postmaster at South New Berlin.  He had recently served as manager of the Fred L. Johnson clothing store in New Berlin.  Besides his wife, two sons and two daughters survive. They are Mrs. Theodore B Ray and Mrs. Herman Wightman of Binghamton; Edwin J. Dixon of Schenectady and A.F Dixon of this city; also four grandchildren, Theodore B. Ray Jr., of Binghamton, Grace Ann and Edwin Frank Dixon of Schenectady and Robert Pierce Dixon of Norwich, and one sister, Mrs. Clifford Burton of Sherburne. 

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 3, 1863

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mary Ann [Day], wife of Dr. W.H. Day, aged 36 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Maryette [Beckwith], daughter of the late Lafayette H. Beckwith, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], aged 11 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Benjamin Gorton Kingsley, youngest son of Hon. Lewis Kingsley, aged 1 year, 2 months and 8 days.

In Nanticoke, Broome Co., on the 23d ult., of quick consumption, John A. Walling, of the 16th N.Y. Battery, aged 20 years.

Chenango American, December 31, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. John Johnson, aged 92 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mrs. Eleanor Terwilliger, wife of Capt. Harmon Terwilliger, aged 70 years.

In Port Crane [Broome Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. Garrett Williamson, aged 85 yes. and 10 months.

In Port Crane [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mr. Elias B. Miller, aged 83 years.