McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]: By the death of Mrs. Maria Gault, which occurred on Tuesday inst., the village loses its oldest inhabitant, Mrs. Gault being ninety years and nearly five months old. The deceased was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] in 1804, her maiden name being Andrews; in the early twenties she married Thomas J. Gault, of this town, the couple soon after beginning housekeeping on what is now known as the John C. Skillman place, which farm Mr. Gault did much toward clearing off. These were in the days when the greater part of this section of the country was underwood, communication between neighbors being kept up by means of roads marked by blazed trees; and the deceased used occasionally to relate various of the experiences of that time to her descendants. Later on Mr. Gault operated what is now the Burdick stone quarry, finding a market for a considerable share of his output in the city of Binghamton, to which point the stone was conveyed by oxen. Subsequently the couple lived on a farm on the east hill, which has been absorbed in other properties, the house having disappeared, and still later moved into the village, where Mr. Gault for a time operated a sawmill. About 1850 a move was made to the farm in German, which Mr. Gault occupied until his death in 1857. Here Mrs. Gault remained until all her children had grown up, conducting the farm with the aid of her sons and daughters. Later on she rented the farm, but continued to occupy the house. About ten years ago she removed to this village and made her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. Sarah Fernalld, where she lived until her death. Of the twelve children born to Mrs. Gault, five daughters and two sons survive. Soon after her marriage Mrs. Gault united with the M.E. church in this village, then in process of organization, and had always been one of its most faithful members. The funeral was held from the church on Friday, Revs. George Pope and A.W. Barrows officiating. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY Mar. 14, 1895]
From the Bloomington, Ind. World: By the divine hand a bright light that lately shone in our midst has been extinguished; a noble soul has been called across the dark river to the unknown shore to deposit its burden of life at the feet of Him who gave it; the mortal body will be returned to the clay from which it sprang and the soul has joined the mystic realms beyond, whose ruler is God. Wafted on the wings of a mother's prayer a soul has taken its flight, leaving as a farewell token to what is earthly of the man we knew, a heavenly smile to wreathe the face of the dead.
Willis P. Chamberlain, whose illness we have sorrowfully noted in the past few days, passed peacefully away in his room at the home of Frank Bishop, East Sixth street, Saturday night, March 2d, at half past nine o'clock. Shortly before his death the pain left him and he regained perfect consciousness, and recognized his friends and his mother, and bidding them a last farewell, his face, as if by the touch of a magic hand, was wreathed in a beautiful smile, his eyes looked up and the end was come. In his brief stay he had gained the esteem and respect of all who knew him. He was a man born to make friends, his happy disposition winning the love and confidence of those with whom he was associated. In his death the faculty of the University have lost an efficient instructor and the students under his charge an efficient and practical teacher.
Willis P. Chamberlain was born August 22, 1859 at Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]; died March 2, 1895, being at the time of his death past thirty-five years old. When ten years old his family removed to Manhattan, Kan., where they remained for six years. while at that place he attended Agricultural College for two years. The family then moved to Oakland, Cal., where they have since made their home. In 1881 he graduated from Hill's Business college in San Francisco. During the next four years he held the position of Auditor in a San Francisco railroad office. In 1891 he entered Leland Stanford university, where he studied English for three years. During one year he was editor-in-chief of the Sequoia, the College journal. He was a newspaper man of wide experience and much ability, having been a regular contributor to New York and San Francisco Journals. He was also literary critic for the New York Critic, a position requiring high merit and refined judgment. In September he came to Indiana University to complete his course and to act as instructor in English and journalism. At the end of the winter term he had completed his credits and was given his graduating certificate. Always of delicate health, he was unable to withstand the unusually severe weather, and on February 14 he was attacked by the grip, since which time he never left his room. The disease developed into pneumonia, which in turn developed into peritonitis. All in human skill was done for him by physician, nurse and friends, but his weak constitution could not overcome the disease. He leaves a father, mother and one brother.
The funeral service will be held this afternoon and will be in charge of Dr. J.E. Steele, of the M.E. church, of which denomination the mother of deceased was a member. A short service will be held at the home of Mr. Bishop, for the friends and relatives only, at one o'clock. At two o'clock a short service will be held at the College Avenue M.E. church, to which the public will be welcome. The pall bearers will be chosen from the faculty, the English department and the Phi Psi fraternity, of which he was a member. After the services at the church, the remains will be interred at Rose Hill cemetery. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Nar. 14, 1895]
Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 14, 1895
Deaths
BEAGLE: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 8, 1895, Mr. John Beagle, aged 69 years.
TEFFT: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 12, 1895, Frederick J. [Tefft], son of James C. and Julia Tefft, aged 5 years 7 months.
LEWIS: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 7, 1895, Sarah B. [Lewis], daughter of D. Horatio and Victoria A. Lewis, aged 8 years.
DUNNE: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 6, 1895, Mr. William Dunne, aged 79 years.
FRASER: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 6, 1895, Pricilla [Fraser] widow of William Fraser, aged 73 years.
GLEASON: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 7, 1895, Mr. Phineas Gleason, aged 85 years.
PARKS: In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 5, 1895, Mr. Alfred S. Parks, aged 23 years.
DAVIS: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26, 1895, Mr. Charles D. Davis, aged 79 years.
GAULT: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] Mar. 6, 1895, Mrs. Maria Gault, aged 90 years. [obit above]
BROOKS: Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 3, 1895, Mr. Reuben Brooks, aged 19 years.
HILL: In the Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 4, 1895, Mr. Samuel P. Hill, aged about 75 years.
CURTIS: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 5, 1895, Mr. George H. Curtis, aged 45 years.
BARROWS: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 4, 1895, Mr. Orlando Barrows, aged 45 years.
BARROWS: In McDonough (Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 8, 1895, Hattie K. Leach [Barrows], widow of the late Orlando Barrows, aged 46 years.
ROBERTSON: In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 6, 1895, Rev. Henry Robertson, aged 85 years.
PARISH: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 3, 1895, Nora Parish, aged 5 years.
CARTLEDGE: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 7, 1895, Mr. William Cartledge, aged 70 years.
HOWES: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 2, 1895, Miss Evelina Howes, aged 80 years.
BASSETT: Near New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24, 1895, Mrs. Mary Bassett, widow of Christopher Bassett, aged 70 years.
CROSBY: In German [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 10, 1895, Mr. Samuel Crosby, aged 75 years.
WALWORTH: In Newark Valley, N.Y, Feb. 18, 1895, Mr. Clark Walworth, aged 82 years and formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]
SHERMAN: In LaPort, Ind. Feb. 18, 1895, Mr. Elias Nelson Sherman, formerly of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] and brother of H.G. Sherman of that place.
RANDALL: In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Feb. 22, 1895 Mr. Robert S. Randall, aged 77 years, formerly of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].
STORER: At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], Mar. 10, 1895, Miss Bessie Storer, daughter of James A. Storer, aged 19 years.
CHAMBERLAIN: In Bloomington, Ind. March 2, 1895, Mr. Willis P. Chamberlain, aged 35 years. He was a son of Peronett Chamberlain, formerly of Norwich and a nephew of Mrs. Emily Davis, of this place. [obit above]
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