Obituaries (July 29)

Henry Sewell

Died July 29, 1938,j Sidney, NY

A patient sufferer for many months death claimed Henry B. Sewell, attorney-at-law for many years, who passed peacefully away at the family Chestnut street home, in this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], Friday, July 29th.  Mr. Sewell was born in Downsville, Delaware county, May 11, 1854, the son of Daniel and Jane (Johnson) Sewell.  He was twice married.  After the death of his first wife, Miss Alice Signor of Downsville, he was married to Miss Florence Fisher of Sidney Center, who survives.  In November, 1936, he suffered a stroke from which he never fully recovered, tenderly cared for during his illness by his devoted wife.  Funeral services were conducted from the Carr-Hare Chapel in this village, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Leonard W. Steele of St. Paul's Episcopal church of Sidney officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].  The bearers were Attorney Ralph W. France of Hamilton, who was associated with Mr. Sewell in his law office here for several years; Attorney Elmer Baker, Howard J. Godfrey and William W. Bates. Mr. Sewell studied law in offices in Downsville and Walton and was admitted to the bar in 1880.  After practicing a year in Masonville, he went to Sidney Center, where he had an office until 1909.  At that time he began practicing in Sidney and in 1912 moved to this village.  He carried on a continuous legal practice until 1935.  He had always been affiliated with the Republican party and had served at various intervals as justice of the peace.  Mr. Sewell was a member of the Delaware county Bar association.

Fannie B. McClelland

Died September 14, 1938, Walton, NY

Mrs. Fannie B. McClelland, 76 years of age, mother of Dr. Albert H. McClelland of 4 Weir street, this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], passed away at the family home in Walton, [Delaware Co., NY], Wednesday, 14th inst.  Funeral services will be held form the Lyon's Funeral Chapel in Walton, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  Interment in Walton cemetery.  Three sons and a daughter survive, Dr. McClelland, above mentioned, Dr. Frank McClelland of Buffalo, Joseph, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Cecil Corbin of Leonia, N.J.

Alice May (Potter) Benham

Died September 15, 1938, Sidney, NY

Mrs. Alice May (Potter) Benham passed away Thursday morning, 15th inst., at the home of her sister, Miss Pispah Potter, 11 Grand street, this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  She had been in failing health during the past three years.  She was born near Hartwick, Otsego county, May 12, 1867, the daughter of the late James C. Potter and Philena (Alger) Potter. She was united in marriage with Elmer E. Benham and shortly after came to Sidney to reside, Mr. Benham carrying on a grocery business here for a number of years, leaving this village about 25 years ago going to Syracuse where he continued his mercantile activities.  Mr. Benham passed away three years ago.  Mrs. Benham continued her residence in Syracuse until three months ago when she came to reside with her sister in this village.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Carr-Hare Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].  Besides the sister above mentioned, several cousins survive.

Adelia (Whitman) Wanzer

Sidney Record, September 29, 1938

Adelia Wanzer, over 80 years of age, a resident of this village for many years, passed away Sunday morning at 1:45 o'clock at the family East Main street home.  She had been in failing health for many months.  Born at East Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Caroline (Couse)Whitman.  She married William Wanzer, prominent Sidney business man and citizen, who passed away 22 years ago.  Funeral services were conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. William E. Elwood, pastor of the Sidney Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was a member, officiated.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].  Surviving are two nephews, Samuel Whitman of Jamaica, L.I. and Earl Whitman of Whittier, California.

Death notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 23, 1875

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12th, Francis E. [McEnney], son of Barney McEnney, aged 2 years, 5 months.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 14th, Clauda F. [Whitlock], infant son of Frank and Ella Whitlock.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19th, Mr. Joseph Dent, aged 88 years and 7 months.

In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 16th, Louie I [Baldwin], daughter of Samuel I. Baldwin, aged 4 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 13th, George H. Hyde, aged 18 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12th, Mr. Joseph Kirby, aged 77 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 11th, Mr. John Kershaw, aged 71 years, and 1 month.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 6th, Mrs. Charlotte Daniels, aged 31 years.

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 2d, Julia A. Kasson, aged 9 years.  Also, Sept. 4th, Myretta A. Kasson, aged 9 years, only children of Theodore C. and Harriet E. Kasson.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 6th, of cancer, Mr. Nelson Wolcott, in the 65th year of his age.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 8th, Mr. Ira S. Thompson, aged 58 years.

In Sparta, Caroline Co., Va., Sept. 4th, Harry Stuart [Rolph], son of Moses and Eudora Rolph.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 16th, Hannah [Norris], relict of the late Daniel Norris, aged 81 years.

In Clayton, Mich., Sept. 7th, Mary Walker, aged 78 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], widow of the late Joseph Walker.

In Smithville, [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 17th, Celinda [Davis], wife of the late S.H. Davis, aged 67 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 20th, Mr. Hiram Schrom.