Obituaries (April 21)

DeWitt C. Northrup

Chenango American, December 15, 1864

DeWitt C. Northrup, a printer who served his apprenticeship in this office, died in this village, of consumption, on Monday last. We knew him as a faithful, upright, and industrious boy, and deeply regret that he has been thus called away in the prime of his youth.  For the past few years he has been employed in responsible positions in a western State, and bid fair to attain prominence and usefulness.  He returned with the seeds of disease firmly fixed upon him, to the home of his parents in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], about four weeks since, where he rapidly declined and died.  He was 24 years of age, and leaves a wife and child to  mourn his untimely departure.

Bracy Edmonds

Chenango Telegraph, April 30, 1937

Committal services for Bracy Edmonds, 69, former resident of this city were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Norwich Quarter cemetery.  Mr. Edmonds, born October 30, 1867 in Vergennes, Mich., was the son of Samuel F. and Jane Smith Edmonds.  His death occurred April 6, at Blair, Nebraska, two weeks after he had suffered cerebral hemorrhage.  Immediate survivors of Mr. Edmonds are a sister, Mrs. Kate Snyder of this city and one brother, Raymond Edmonds of Birmingham, Alabama.

Addie Dyer

Died August 17, 1939, New Berlin, NY

After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Addie Dyer passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Wild on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 1939, at about 4:25 o'clock.  Mrs. Dyer was born at West Exeter [Otsego Co., NY] about 76 years ago, where nearly her entire lifetime was spent.  In young womanhood she married Mr. Amasa Dyer, unto whom two children, Isaac Dyer of West Exeter and Mrs. James Wild of this village, were born, and who with one sister, Mrs. Alice Welch of West Edmeston, and two grandchildren, survive; Mr. Dyer passed away nine years ago.  For the past 15 years Mrs. Dyer had made her home with the daughter, where she was most tenderly cared for.  The funeral will be held form the Wild home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Eastern Standard time, with burial in the family plot at West Exeter.

Merle Lee Follett

Died June 14, 1940, Palisade, NB

It was with deep regret that this community learned of the death of Merle L. Follett, a long time and highly respected resident, which occurred last Friday evening about nine o'clock.  Merle, as he was known by his scores of friends, was born on a farm just west of Palisade and had continued to make this community his home throughout his lifetime.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, and from the large number in attendance, who were present to pay their last respects to a departed friend, speaks for itself in the high esteem in which he was held by the residents of this community.  Merle Lee Follett was born January 11, 1894, near Palisade, Nebraska in Hayes county, and departed this life June 14, 1940, at the age of 46 years, 5 months and three days.  On November 15, 1916, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Sailors at McCook, Nebraska. To this union one child, Evelyn Vaughneta, was born. The deceased spent his entire life in and around Palisade. The past twelve years he lived in Beverly, Nebraska, where he was employed by Krotter's as a dealer in grain and lumber until illness forced his retirement.  His open-mindedness and fairness in business won him many friends who held him in high esteem.  In spite of many months of intense [...] thoughts were always for the welfare of his family and those with whom he lived since December 1939 when he was brought to her  home in Palisade to be near medical aid.  But in spite of all that loving hands and skill could do the Spirit returned to its Maker.  He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife; one daughter, Mrs. Jake Schlager of Culbertson; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Estella Follett of Palisade; a sister  Mrs. Henry Egle of Stratton; and one brother, Floyd of Palisade; and other relatives and a host of friends.  His father and two brothers preceded him in death.  Funeral services were conducted from the home of his mother on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Chris Egle in charge and burial was made in the Palisade cemetery.  Pallbearers were five brother-in-laws, Reese Sailors, Guy Sailors, Claude Sailors, Colonel Sailors, Henry Egle, and Mac Abbuhl.  Music was furnished by Mrs. C.M. Bosley of Palisade, Elliott Wellett of Trenton and Mrs. Nora Hunt of Palisade, pianist.  Hunt's Burial Service was in charge of arrangement.

"There is no death, those gone before

Have just stepped through an open door;

Just passed into a long unseen

Still near, with just a wall between,

Their presence near we still can feel,

Nothing's lost that's truly real;

They still are ours, those loved ones all;

They wait for us beyond the wall."

Whitman Follett

Died March 25, 1938, North Norwich, NY

Whitman Follett, prominent North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] farmer was found dead in the garage at his home on the North Norwich-Sherburne highway at 11 o'clock Friday, the result of a heart attack.  Mr. Follett's body was found by E.B. Clark, another North Norwich farmer, who had gone to the farm to call on Mr. Follett.  He went to the house and was informed by Mrs. Follett that her husband was about the farm buildings. After looking elsewhere Mr. Clark entered the garage and found the body.  Indications are that Mr. Follett had expired two or three hours before the body was discovered. For many years the Follett family resided on the farm across the river from North  Norwich cemetery. Recently the homestead property was taken over by the son, Lorimer Follett, and Mr. and Mrs. Follett moved to the former Will Titus farm on the Sherburne road.  Mr. Follett was a well known farmer and news of his sudden passing will be a source of keen regret to friends. There survive his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Duncan and Catherine Follett, and the son, Lorimer Follett.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 10, 1864

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., of Consumption, Charles Newton, aged 41 years 8 months 11 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Charles [Washburn], son of Mr. John Y. Washburn, aged 11 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Lucy E. [Lewis], wife of Mr. Clarke Lewis, aged 29 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Mr. Byron Terry, aged 22 years and 7 months.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Jerome A. Sands, Esq., aged 32 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Billings De Witt [Allyn], son of J.B. and E.J. Allyn, aged 22 years and 9 months.

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], on the 21st ult., at the residence of her brother, C.G. Hall, Mrs. Arvilla A. Fry, aged 45 years, 8 months and 9 days.