Vital Records (August 30)

 Samuel Titus, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884:  North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Another of the pioneers of the valley has passed away.  Mr. Samuel Titus died at the residence of his son, Samuel, Thursday morning last, in the ninety fifth year of his age.  Mr. Titus removed to this town from Dutchess county, about fifty-five years ago, and purchased a farm lying south of the village.  Here he resided for half a century.  Several years ago he retired from active life, and has since lived with his son Samuel.  He was twice married, and seven of his eight children survive him.  Solomon Titus, his son, died about a year ago. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Daniel Ballou, of Utica, were held Saturday afternoon at his late residence.  

Catharine (Covert) Breed, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884:  Died at North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], February 8th, Mrs. Catharine Breed, wife of the late John R. Breed.  She was born in this State in the year 1807, was the daughter of Deacon John Covert, of Cincinnatus, N.Y. [Cortland Co., NY]  Out of a large family of sisters, only one, the eldest, now remains. The deceased was baptized in infancy, and reared to womanhood under strict Presbyterian training, but in later years her views and sympathies were more in accordance with the faith of the Baptists.  She was a daily and devout reader of the Bible, and in her declining years it was her constant companion and solace.  Three children survive her, Mr. Julia Randall, and John C. Breed, residents of Pitcher, N.Y., and Mrs. Nettie White, living at Oswego.  Services were held at her late residence in Pitcher, Revs. Leach and Huntley officiating.  The text for the funeral discourse, Psalms 71-9, was chosen by herself. The remains were interred in the family lot at Cincinnatus, N.Y.

Eva R. Davis Worden, Bainbridge News & Republican, April 2, 1936:  Eva R. Worden, 80, passed away at the Conamore Nursing home, Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday March 23; the cause of death was heart trouble.  Mrs. Worden was born April 7, 1855, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. During the latter part of her life she had resided in Bennettsville and had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Grace Monahan when taken ill. She was transferred to the hospital, March 21.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell Chapel. The Rev. B.H. Tite officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge]. Surviving are two brothers, Herbert Davis, of Bainbridge, and Edgar Davis, of Bennettsville; also, a nephew, Rev. Charles Davis of Metuchen, N.J.

Herbert G. Davis, Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 20, 1938:  Herbert G. Davis, aged resident of this village, passed away at his home in Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], January 11^th, death resulting from pneumonia.  Mr. Davis was born in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis.  He was twice married, his first wife, Sarah J., passing away in 1914.  In 1928 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Giessman, who now survives.  Mr. Davis had resided in this vicinity for more than forty years, where during his younger days he had been employed in lumbering.  Surviving besides his wife, are several nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Chapel of the Colwell Brothers in West Main street.  Rev. George underwood, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884

Deaths

BRADLEY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, of apoplexy, Catherine Bolles [Bradley], wife of Aaron Bradley, aged 56 years.

TITUS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 14th, Mr. [Samuel] Titus, in the 95th year of his age.  [See obit above]

LEWIS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Feb. 5th, Mr. Isaiah Lewis, aged 62 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

ORTON:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 29th, Mr. Charles D. Orton, aged 60 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

SPRAGUE:  In Winfield [Herkimer Co., NY], Feb. 12th, Mr. Elisha Sprague, aged 70 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].