Stephen Whitman, Bainbridge Republican, February 22, 1894: Died of la grippe, Sunday, February 4th, at the home of his son, Harvey, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Stephen Whitman. He was eighty-five years old. The funeral services Tuesday were conducted by Rev. T. Mall in the M.E. church in Masonville, burial in the new cemetery at that place. More than three-fourths of the large congregation that filled the church were his relatives; among them were Jessie Whitman, of Sidney, brother; Mrs. Dr. Bourne, a sister; James Whitman, of Illinois, a brother, was unable to be present; these all all that are left of a once large family. Stephen Whitman was a lifelong resident of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]; of English descent. He had strong convictions that honest integrity and truthfulness combined were largely needed to constitute noble manhood; his principles could never be bought with wealth or position. He held town office in his younger days and was always a true republican. His mind failed with his strength, and the last few years he became passive as a child. Mary Anna Brown, his wife, died nearly seventeen years ago and since that time he has lived with his children and most of the time with the son at whose home he died. Much credit is due Harvey Whitman and his estimable wife for their kindness and tender regard during his last years. Others of the children would have willingly cared for him but he enjoyed the pleasant home in the village of Bainbridge, and the daily walk to his son's place of business. His ten children lived to have families of their own, but two died before him.
John Swan Randall, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878: Between three and four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last--while the New Year festivities were being observed in many households--the announcement of the sudden death of John Swan Randall caused a feeling of sadness among our citizens' and to those who were more intimately acquainted with him, the shock was most painful. As nearly as we can ascertain the facts, they are as follows: Mr. Randall, who for many years has been a widower, with no family, has long occupied two rooms over the drug store of T.D. Miller, corner of South Broad and East Main Streets. In the front room of the two was his library, and here he often received the calls of his many friends. The rear room was his lodging room. For months past he had been in feeble health, although on Tuesday morning he partook of breakfast at the Stratton House, where he boarded, apparently in his usual health. about ten o'clock in the morning, Mr. H. DeLong, an intimate personal friend, called upon him, finding him lying upon a sofa in his front room, and suffering from much pain, his face being much flushed. Mr. D. remained with him until about two o'clock in the afternoon, when he left for a short time, locking the door at the request of Mr. Randall. Soon after three o'clock, Mr. Babcock and Mr. Makepeace, clerks in Miller's drug store below, heard a noise in the rooms overhead, which led them to think that someone had fallen. Mr. Babcock at once went to the door of his room, which he found locked, and called to Mr. Randall, but received no answer. Thinking that he was unnecessarily alarmed, he went down stairs, but soon returned to the door, again failing to attract attention from its occupant. But a few moments elapsed before Mr. DeLong returned, who, upon opening the door, found Mr. Randall lying partially upon his face, in the back room, dead. He at once gave the alarm, when Dr. Stuart--whose rooms are adjoining--with others hastened to the scene. During Mr. DeLong's absence, Mr. Randall had moved from the front to the rear room, and it is thought that he had seated himself upon the side of his bed, and in attempting to rise, fell forward. There was a contusion upon his forehead, probably caused by his striking upon the floor, and apparently his death had been instantaneous. It is the opinion of Dr. Stuart, Dr. Avery, and others who examined the corpse, that apoplexy cause death. The remains were removed to the residence of S.R. Follett, on East main Street, where funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o'clock.
Deceased was a son of the late Col. John Randall, and was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango co., NY], October 1st, 1817. He read law with S.S. Randall, Esq., and about the year 1835 he left his native place, locating in Oswego, where he married Miss Ellen Eliza Hart in 1838, in connection with Joseph Neilson (who presided as Judge at the late Beecher trial in Brooklyn) he published at that place the Oasis, a monthly magazine which was conducted with much ability. About 1845 he removed to Kenosha, Wis. where he resided until his return to this place, some twenty-five years since, he having in the meantime lost his wife by death, as also his two children, both of whom died in infancy. Since that time he has resided in our midst, respected by all, who now mourn his sudden decease.
Mr. Randall was a peculiar man in many respects, but his peculiarities were such as to attract rather than repulse. A man of fine education and literary attainments, he had collected a library of rare works which have often been sought for by his acquaintances, and none could be more ready than he to impart the information he was so capable of giving. Probably no finer or more valuable private collection of ancient and modern coins, and currency of all nations, was possessed by anyone in this country, and he took especial pleasure in exhibiting them to visiting friends, and explaining their history. A rare collection of insects also formed an addition to his cabinet of curiosities, for which he was recently offered a large sum, which he refused. Deceased was genial in his intercourse with friends, kindly in his nature, and his integrity was unquestioned. He leaves surviving him two sisters, Mrs. Ezra Hewitt, of this village and Mrs. Maurice Birdsall, of Greene who, with other surviving relatives, have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their bereavement, and the tears of many personal friends of the deceased will fall with theirs, when the last sad rites shall have been performed.
Gilbert Stanton, Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1900: The Upperville correspondent of the Earlville Standard sent to that paper the following notice of the late Gilbert Stanton, one of the few remaining pioneer residents of the county, and a highly respected citizen of the town of Smyrna [Chenango co., NY].
Gilbert Stanton, with but on exception the oldest person in the town of Smyrna, died December 21st. He was born in Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] May 31, 1808 and was 91 years 7 months and 20 days of age. At the age of 24 he gave his heart to God united with the Methodist Episcopal church and remained a consistent member of that denomination until his death. In 1831 he was married to Susan Dutton of Columbus. In 1831 he took up a tract of wild land in the town of Otselic, erecting a log house, and from Brookfield to this home in the forest on what is known as Stanton hill, he removed with his family consisting of his aged father and mother, elder sister, his wife and one child. Subsequently there were born to them ten other children, in all seven sons and four daughters. It was his lot cheerfully to care for as life receded and sadly follow to their last resting place the aged parents, the sister, six of the eleven children, and the wife whom he buried in 1855. In 1857 he was married to Cyrena Ferris of Smyrna who had one child, Franklin B., with whom he lived at the time of his death. In 1870 he removed from Otselic to Smyrna where he resided until his death. His second wife died three years since. He was a kind and obliging neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father, an earnest and upright Christian, always living up to and ready to defend the faith he professed in Christ at all times and places, and we believe the good examples and good advice of Uncle Gilbert, as he was so familiarly called, will live with many who knew him for years to come. He leaves five sons, Charles and Edwin of Plymouth, A.P. of Oxford, F.G. and Franklin of Smyrna, and one daughter Mrs. C.A. Lowe of Plymouth.
Herman H. Dimmick, Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1900: Herman H. Dimmick, who for a long time was a clerk at Stafford's drug store, in White Plains, died on Tuesday, December 26, 1800, at his home in Southampton, L.I. He was married about two and a half years ago to Flora [Moore], daughter of Mr. Baltis Moore. His body was brought to Mount Kisco on Thursday night, and the funeral occurred Friday afternoon. Herman was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Dimmick of Plymouth, N.Y. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. A.L. Willcox of Smyrna, N.Y. and Mrs. C.T. Brewer of Cooperstown, N.Y.
Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878
Marriages
ROGERS - GAGE: In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. P.A. Rogers, to Miss Katie E. Gage, both of Rockdale.
DURAN - MILLER: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. J.L. Bace, Willard A. Duran of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Vernette M. Miller of Smyrna.
MALOY - PURTTE: At St. Patrick's Church, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. Father Harrigen, Mr. Frank Maloy to Miss Kate Purtte, all of Norwich.
CLOSE - ROBBINS: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. George F. Close to Miss Addie Robbins, all of Smyrna.
HITCHCOCK - MURFOOT: In Canastota [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. M. Foot, Mr. Thomas E. Hitchcock, of Canastota to Miss Minnie M. Murfoot of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
HERRICK - THOMPSON: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George L. Herrick, of Oxford, to Miss Jennie Thompson of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY].
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