Chenango American, Norwich, NY, February 4, 1875
Deaths
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Sarah [Read] wife of Hiram Read, aged 69 years.
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Mr. Alexander Moncrief, aged 88 years.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 6, 1875
Death
COY: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], February 2d, James D. Coy, aged about 35 years.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 6, 1875
Death
SMITH: In China, town of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY], David Smith, aged 64 years.
We are pained to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Chester Yale, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY]. On Saturday evening at about six o'clock she partook of her supper, apparently in her usual spirits, but at nine was taken with apoplexy, and became unconscious from the first. She lingered along in great pain until the following morning at seven, when her spirit took its flight for the celestial realms above. She had just recovered from a fit of sickness, and was rapidly gaining her strength, flesh and appetite, when she was thus stricken down. her funeral was largely attended by her friends and neighbors, from the Baptist church of which she was 45 years a devoted member. She was buried in the cemetery in the rear of St. Peters' Chruch. Her pure Christian life and good works we shall leave for another pen and number of this paper.
Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 11, 1875
Marriages
RACE - ROOT: In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. Derrick Race to Miss Sarah Root.
GRISWOLD - RANDALL: In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 30th, Mr. Henry Griswold to Mrs. Nellie Randall.
COY - MOODY: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 26th, by Rev. W.B. Thomas, Mr. D. Coy of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cora E. Moody of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
DARIAN - TICE: In Georgetown [Madison, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th?, by G.S. Carver, Esq., Mr. John Darian to Miss Maggie Tice, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].
LOW - MILLER: At the residence of Wm. Smith in German [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. S.H. Low to Miss Thankful Miller, both of Virgil, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].
Deaths
FERRY: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 6th, Mrs. Emeline Ferry, widow of the late Henry Ferry, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], aged 62 years and 8 months.
In the death of Mrs. Ferry, a large circle of friends are called to mourn the loss of one who was beloved and esteemed by the community in which she had so many years resided. After the death of her husband, which occurred twenty-one years since, she remained for a time at the homestead in Plymouth, but during the past twelve years she had resided with her son Charles, in this village. for several months past her health had been poor, but her death was sudden and unlooked for until a few hours previous to her decease. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Her funeral was attended on Monday afternoon.
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RIDER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Eliza Rider, widow of the late George L. Rider, Esq. aged 75 years.
Mrs. Rider was one of the oldest residents of this village, and her sudden death will bring sorrow to the hearts of those who knew her best. A devoted wife, an affectionate mother, and true friend, she leaves behind her a memory which will long be cherished. Having within the past few weeks attentively watched by the deathbeds of two near relatives, she too was stricken with disease, and has passed away. Her funeral will be attended at the residence of her son, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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DILLON: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 7th, Frankie [Dillon] son of Moses and Julia Dillon, aged 1 year, 9 months and 6 days.
TITUS: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly Feb. 6th, Lovina [Titus] wife of Smith Titus, aged 62 years.
PRATT: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 4th, Miss DeEtta Pratt, daughter of Talcott Pratt, aged 27 years.
DAY: At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 5th, Mr. Frederick Day, aged 81 years.
MOWERS: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 4th, of scarlet fever, Charley [Mowers] aged 6 years and Johnnie [Mowers] aged 4 years and 10 months, children of Thomas and Susan Mowers. They were buried in one grave.
FELT: In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Mr. Asa Felt, aged 38 years.
WHITMORE: At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 29th, Mrs. Polly Whitmore, aged 83 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].
Mrs. Polly Whitmore died at the County House in Preston on the 29th ult. aged eighty-three years. She was an inmate of the County House when it was located in the town of McDonough and was removed to Preston with other paupers nearly fifty years ago, where she had since remained, the oldest inmate of the institution. She was supported by the town of Greene.
LOWELL: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Freddie [Lowell] son of George B. and Susan E. Lowell, aged 2 years.
WILLOUGHBY: In Nebraska City, Jan. 26th, Mr. Ira Willoughby, aged 75 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
EDWARDS: At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Jan. 26th, Mr. Edward H. Edwards, aged 63 years.
LOYD: In Girard, Pa., Nov. 15th, 1874, Mrs. Lucinda Loyd, aged 74 years, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].
New Berlin: The remains of George L. Steele, a printer, formerly of this place, who died at Jersy City on the 20th ult., were deposited in the vault in the upper cemetery in this village [New Berlin Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday last.
Rev. H.O. Rowlands a promising young Baptist minister, well known in the eastern part of this County, who was but a few weeks since married to a lady of his choice, followed his young wife to the grave on the 24th ult. at Westford, Otsego Co. Rev. J.L. Ray, of Greenbush, an intimate friend of both Mr. and Mrs. Rowland, took part in the funeral services and spoke most feelingly of the deceased and her bereaved husband.
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SHUMWAY: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Mr. Merritt Shumway in the 21st year of his age.
DIED: At the residence of his father, Sylvenus Shumway, in this village, on Monday morning, [..unreadable..] Mr. Merritt Shumway in the 21st year of his age.
Less than one year since, the deceased, then in failing health, was informed that is lungs were affected, and advised to try a change of climate. Acting upon this suggestion, and with bright visions of restored health and future usefulness in society, he left his home in March last, for Marietta, Georgia, where he remained until the latter part of May, when he returned, evidently not much benefited by the trip. After a few weeks rest he visited the seashore, but the sea breeze not agreeing with him, he soon returned home. Still hopeful, he became impressed with the idea that the climate of Southern California would prove beneficial, and again set out in pursuit of health, in October. Reaching Santa Barbara, he remained in that locality until about the first of January, when, still failing to derive any benefit, he again turned his face homeward, accompanied by his friend, Abijah Shelton, of Guilford, who had been his companion during this journey. He reached his home on the 12th of that month, and it was evident to his friends that his days were numbered, although he still entertained a hope that when spring came he would regain his rapidly failing strength. It was not until within a few days previous to his death that he became convinced that his time was short, and he was about the house until Saturday last. He met his end with composure, and early on Monday morning died without a struggle, passing away apparently in a quiet sleep.
Merritt will be missed, not only by the loved ones in the home circle, who with tender affection anticipated his every wish, and smoothed his pathway to the tomb, but by his young associates, and by all who knew him, who esteemed him for his many virtues and who mourn his early death.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon and were attended by the Fire Department, of which he was a member, and by the students of the Academy, in which institution he was formerly a student.
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DIED: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31st, after a brief illness, Ruth [Cushman], wife of Danford R. Cushman, Esq., aged 64 years and 11 months.
A life so useful and devoted, and a death so triumphant, deserves more than the passing notice found in last week's issue. Ruth Potter was born in Willington, Tolland Co., Conn., March 2d, 1810. Her parents were farmer people of that good olden time, who lived by the sweat of their brow, and rejoiced in Israel's clod. Her venerable father was a Methodist local preacher, and from time to time wandered over the rocky hills of Tolland, like an inspired bugle call from the voice of the Great I Am, warning sinners to flee from the wrath to come. Thus, living under the influence of a Christian home during her early years of childhood and womanhood, she at the age of eighteen years was converted to God, and made to rejoice in a Savior's love. She continued in the faith, and in July 1831 was married to Danford R. Cushman, of Stafford, Conn. Not content with the chances of success of Eastern soil, their ambition sought the fortunes of the then western life in Central New York, and in the spring of 1835 they gathered all their effects together in an emigrant wagon, and removed to Plymouth, upon a farm on which they remained until her death, a period of forty years, during which, by industry, economy, and the blessing of God, they secured a competency of this world's goods.
And though thus employed and prospered, our sister did not forget the vows she made to God at her conversion, but for the last few years especially she seemed to enjoy more of the divine presence than ever, and though death came suddenly and unexpected, it found her ready. In her death her family and the community generally sustain an irreparable loss, for she was a lady of intelligence and culture, an affectionate wife and a fond mother, and was noted for her acts of charity and deeds of kindness to the poor and afflicted and was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and it is to be hoped that the living will emulate her virtues, that the bereaved family may be sustained in their affliction and that they may so live that there may be a reunion in Glory, where no farewell tears shall be shed and no parting hand shall be taken.
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LEWIS: In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 8th, of pneumonia, Rev. Edward Z. Lewis, formerly rector of Emanuel Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 50 years.
We clip the following from the Utica Observer, of Monday evening: "Death has entered the circle of our Episcopal clergy. A faithful minister of Christ has gone to his reward. Rev. E.Z. Lewis has departed this life for the life immortal. Deceased was a clergyman of very high culture and broad Christian spirit. He possessed a very scholarly mind and was an able sermonizer but was lacking in physical strength. A paper he wrote on "The Pastor in his Study" and presented at the Diocesan Conference at Oswego, was a fine production and attracted large attention. A native of New York, he was educated for and admitted to the bar, but gave up the legal profession to enter the episcopal ministry. He was ordained Deacon by Bishop DeLancey, August 14th, 1855; officiated as an assistant in Christ church, Binghamton, about two months; took charge of Christ church, Corning, October 20th, 1855; was admitted to the Priesthood by Bishop DeLancey in Trinity Chruch in Geneva, August 3d, 1856, and remained in charge of Christ Chruch, Corning, about five years. In 1860 he became Rector of Emanuel Chruch, Norwich, Chenango County, where he exercised a faithful and successful ministry for about ten years. In 1871 he removed to St. Paul's Chruch, Holland Patent, and was in charge of that parish about a year. In 1873 he became Assistant minister of Grace and St. Luke's parishes in this city, serving in that position about one year. During part of the 1873 and 1874 he had charge of St. John's, Whitestown, and the good Shepherd mission, East Utica. During the last four or five months he has been in feeble health, but has officiated occasionally in this city and vicinity. Sunday before last he preached and administered the Holy Communion in the morning in St. John's Chruch, Whitestown, and in the afternoon he officiated in the Good Shepherd Mission, East Utica. It was his last public service. The next day he was seized with an attack of pneumonia, probably the result of exposure in the severe storm of the preceding day."
Deceased was at one time in possession of a very handsome property, but it was lost. Years ago, his beloved wife was bereft of reason and is now an inmate of the Asylum at Utica. This blow fell with terrible effect upon him and cast a cloud over his life which nothing could dissipate. He leaves three sons: Edward, the oldest, an attaché of the New York Times; Julius, at one time an apprentice in the Union office, who is now, we believe, traveling abroad; and David, the youngest, a student at St. john's School in Manlius.
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Republican & Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, October 17, 1874
Marriage
A most pleasant gathering assembled at the residence of D. Howland, Esq., of Westford, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Oct. 8th, to celebrate the nuptial ceremony between his only daughter, E. Louise Howland, and Rev. H.O. Rowlands, now pastor of the Baptist church, Whitestown, N.Y. [Oneida Co.]. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.L. Ray after which the happy couple left for N.Y. city bearing with them the earnest prayers of numerous friends for as pleasant a life as the day omened.
Utica Daily Observer, Utica, NY, January 23, 1875
Death Notice
A couple of weeks ago Mrs. Rowlands, wife of Rev. H.O. Rowlands, of Whitestown, went to Westford, Otsego County, where her mother was ill. Last Wednesday, Mr. Rowlands joined her, hearing his wife was sick. A telegram from him received in Whitestown last evening stated that his wife had died. The Church of which he had charge and the many friends of the family will tender their heartfelt sympathy in this affliction.
Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 4, 1875
Death
It seems but a few weeks since we published the marriage of Rev. H.O. Rowlands, a promising young Baptist Minister known to many of our readers, to a young lady of Westford, and on Monday we received a copy of the Utica Observer containing a notice of her death and funeral. Mr. R. has assurances of the sympathy of his friends at this place. The funeral services were attended at the Baptist Chruch, Westford on Sunday the 24th ult. The Observer states:
Her pastor, Rev. J.B. Pixley, preached a very appropriate and able discourse from Ps, 48:14: "For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death." He was assisted by Revs. Mr. Cook, of the Methodist Chruch of the same place, A.K. Batchelder of Schenevus, and J.L. Ray, of Greenbush, near Albany. Mr. Ray was a classmate of Mr. Rowlands at Madison University in the Class of 1874 and being a very intimate friend of both Mr. and Mrs. Rowlands, he was well qualified to speak words of comfort to the bereaved and pay a fitting tribute to the many excellencies of character possessed by the deceased. When he said that "her life was the best eulogy that could possibly be pronounced," those who heard him and have known her seemed to heartily endorse his words. He spoke of the relation that had existed between himself and Mr. Rowlands for the last few years as being something more than that of friends. They had seemed to be as brothers, and each felt free to confide in the other, hence he had known of the attachment and friendship which had ripened into the purest love and after four years of plighted vows, he on the 8th day of October last, officiated at their marriage. Often has it been remarked by the people of Whitesboro that Mr. Rowlands had just such a wife as he needed, and when it is said she filled her place in the Chruch and society in all its departments and relations as well as he filled his, it is certain that no ordinary compliment is paid her. She died about 6 o'clock on the morning of the 22d at the house of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howland, who with an only son are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate and dutiful daughter and sister.
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