Obituaries (April 4)

John Tracy

Chenango American, June 30, 1864

Ex-Lieut. Governor John Tracy died at his residence in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., at the advanced age of 80 years.  He was a native of Connecticut, but removed to Chenango county while quite a young man.  He read law and was admitted to the Bar, of which he became a distinguished ornament.  He represented his county several times, in the Legislature, and was for several years First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas under the old constitution.  He was subsequently appointed Circuit Judge and Vice Chancellor of the Fifth Circuit by Gov. Throop, about 1830, but declined the honor on account of delicate health.  He was for eight years Lieut. Governor of this State and ex-officio President of the Court for the Correction of Errors, and was a delegate from Chenango to the constitutional Convention in 1846, of which body he was the presiding officer.  He was a man of pure character, as well as of vigorous intellect, and exerted a wide influence as a citizen, a lawyer and politician.  He was the life-long friend of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson and was intimately associated with many of the first statesmen of the present and past generation.  Although he had long retired from active life, he continued to take a deep interest in public affairs tot he last.

Edmund S. Burgess

Chenango American, July 7, 1864

Edmund S. Burgess, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B, 8th N.Y. Cavalry, was shot in the abdomen on the morning of the 12th ult., while nobly doing his duty upon the battle field.  He was left upon the field mortally wounded. thus, amidst the many thousand heroes who are laying down their lives for their country's sake, are we called upon from time to time to chronicle the loss of our own brave boys. Their memories are enshrined in the hearts of a grateful people, who, while they mourn deeply the necessity which removes them from among us, have the consolation that like true heroes and patriots, these brave men have met their death on the field of glory, in the holiest and best of causes.

Joseph J. Reid

Chenango American, July 28, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Mr. Jos. J. Reid, aged 79 years, 9 months and 12 days.  Thus has passed another of our aged and highly esteemed citizens from this stage of action covered with years and ripe in virtue.  He became a resident of Smithville in 1805, since which time he has been known as an honest, industrious and worthy Christian man.  He possessed a warm heart, which made him the devoted husband, the kind parent, the obliging neighbor.  Many will be the places made vacant and desolate, where kindly presence once shed cheer and blessing.

James M. Bunnel

Chenango American, August 11, 1864

James M. Bunnel, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], of the 10th N.Y. Cavalry, came home on a furlough--given him in consequence of  diligent attention to his duties as Quartermaster's Sergeant--apparently in excellent health.  Shortly after his return he was taken with camp fever, and died yesterday (Wednesday) morning.  He was serving under his second enlistment, having been once discharged in consequence of a wounded knee, and re-enlisting upon his recovery.  He was 37 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children.

Delos Paine

Chenango American, August 11, 1864

Delos Paine, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. F 80th N.Y.V., was recently wounded in the hip, in a skirmish before Petersburgh, and after being brought as far as Philadelphia, on his way homeward, died form the effects of his wound, on the 5th inst.  Paine was a brave and fearless fighter and made a good soldier.  He has had considerable experience, he receiving his death wound while fighting under his third enlistment.  He was in the first battle of Bull Run, participating in the thrilling scenes which there transpired, he being a member of the 27th N.Y.V., which did such gallant deeds in that memorable battle.  He was twice discharged by reason of disability, but upon recovering, promptly re-enlisted.  He leaves a wiie and two children to mourn his loss.

Dr. Jasper G. Reynolds

Chenango American, August 25, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Jasper G. Reynolds, M.D., age 25 years.  In this dispensation of Providence this community has lost one of its most talented young men.  By a long course of diligent study he had thoroughly prepared for his chosen profession.  Just as he was entering upon its practice he was prostrated by disease, and after many months of suffering, passed away with good hope of a happy future.  His rare intellectual powers, frankness and sociality, made him a pleasant and profitable companion.  His acquaintances were his friends.

Death notices

Chenango American, July 28, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Eddie G. [Short], only child of Mr. N.H. short, aged 7 years and 4 months.

We mourn him now, and yet we know 

A brighter light illumes his eye,

A fuller radiance wreathes his brow,

To Blossom he must needs to die.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst., Mr Wm. H. Edgerton, of Co. E, 114th Reg., N.Y.V., aged 21 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Abigail [Ives], wife of Dwight Ives, aged 59 years.

Chenango American, August 4, 1864

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Sally Bowen [Gartsee], wife of John M. Gartsee, aged 51 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Betsey [Bartle], widow of the late Philip Bartle, aged 94 years.

In Hampton Hospital, Va., on the 15th ult., Rev. Jas. Garait, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 32 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult.., William I. Wentworth, aged 30 years.

Chenango American, August 18, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Betsey Elizabeth [Moore], youngest daughter of Julius and Isabella Moore, aged 1 year and 8 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Coddington B. Brown, aged 60 years.