Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1874 (continued)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 16, 1874

Deaths

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], April 13th, James Clifford [Nightingale], infant son of Rev. Jas. O. Nightingale.

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The Late Augustus Doxey

Three weeks ago, we spoke of the injuries received by Mr. Augustus Doxey, a former resident of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], in Elmira [Chemung Co. NY].  He died from the effects of those injuries; we are sorry to state.  He was held in high esteem in Elmira, as the following from the Elmira Gazette, will show:

"The fact that the ways of Providence are truly past finding out, was illustrated in the death of Augustus Doxey.  He had been for many years in the employ of the Rolling Mill Company, and no man was more highly prized by the officers of the company than was he; although his position was not the highest, yet it was one of great importance, and was filled with most complete satisfaction to his employers.  Mr. Doxey was possessed of a clearness of mind and a fund of genuine common sense that especially fitted him to control men, while doing his whole duty to the company.  He never asked anything unreasonable from them, and there is not one among the entire body of employees of the company that does not sincerely regret his loss.  His habit was to lead men rather than to order them, and it was this that brought him into the position which caused the injury resulting in his death.  He was an honest man, a good citizen, a kind husband and father, and his loss seems irreparable. "

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Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] April 3, 1874:  Ed. American: On Monday morning April 6th, the people of this village were startled by the sad intelligence that John Kinnier was dead.  Yes, John was dead!  And allow me to say right here, that if ever a man died the death of the righteous, we believe that man was john Kinnier.  A kind and indulgent parent, a genial, affectionate companion, and a man of sterling integrity, always ready to extend the right hand of fellowship to the afflicted, cheerful under the most trying circumstances, his death has cast a gloom over this village that will not soon be dispelled.  It has been said that all men have their enemies, but John Kinnier had none.  His funeral took place on the 8th inst. and was largely attended by the Masonic Fraternity from Greene, Oxford and Upper Lisle, an honorable order of which he was a worthy member.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, april 18, 1874

Deaths

FINCH:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], April 13th, Susan [Finch], daughter of James B. Finch, aged 22 years.

HOPSON:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 13 inst, Mrs. Amy Hopson, wife of Mr. Newman G. Hopson, aged 32 years.

Mrs. Amy Hopson, whose death is announced among the obituaries this week, was the wife of Mr. Newman G. Hopson.  She was born in Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 11th, 1841, and was married 14 years ago.  She was a lady of most estimable qualities of mind and heart.  Wherever she went her pleasant manner secured her more than a common welcome, and amongst many deserving respect there were none commanding more than she.  She was a loving and true wife and mother, and a constant friend.  Her last sickness was protracted to more than twelve weeks but was borne patiently.  In her dying hours she expressed faith in Him in whom she had long trusted. She was received into the Episcopal Church by Baptism, April 7th, 1871, and presented for Confirmation on the 18th of the same month.  Her character as a Christian was beyond all reasonable question.  Many sympathize deeply with her bereaved relatives and friends.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, April 18, 1874

Deaths

HOUCK:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Thomas G. Houck, aged 66 years. In the death of Deacon Thomas Houck last Thursday, the community lost one it highly esteemed and the Church a staunch supporter and believer. The funeral was largely attended, as all who knew the deceased respected him as a true Christian gentleman.

Miss Louisa Riley, formerly a resident of this town [Coventry, Chenanto Co. NY], died of consumption in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday, the 4th inst.  Her remains were brought to this place for interment.

The infant daughter of Ira Teachout died on the 2d inst. of inflammation of the lungs.

Wm. B. Austin, a laboring man, and for some years past a resident of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], was struck by an engine on the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad, three miles east of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] about five o'clock on Thursday afternoon.  Austin was discovered by the engineer of the train that struck him, lying flat on a trestle work, which spans a small creek.  The whistle was blown, but it did not arouse the unfortunate man and before the engine could be stopped he was struck and thrown from the trestle work into the creek below, a distance of about 15 feet.  he was taken from the creek insensible and carried to Oneonta where medical aid was summoned, but Austin's injuries were so severe that he died in a few hours.