Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 21, 1877
Marriage
At New Hartford, N.Y., June 14th, by Rev. P.D. Root, Rev. J.A. Rich of Unadilla Forks [Otsego Co. NY] to Lottie E. Root, daughter of S.W. Root, formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].
Deaths
In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], June 15th, 1877, Mrs. Mary Converse, aged 79 years.
In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], June 11th, Deette [Waldby], aged 17 years 7 months and 16 days.
In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], June 13th, 1877, of consumption, Daniel C. Wilson aged 40 years.
At West Winfield, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.], June 12, 18877, Mrs. Amanda M. Hardin, mother of judge George A. Hardin, aged 73 years and 10 months.
Not long before he died, the late Mr. Jarvis, closed a contract for a new hearse, which arrived here the week of his death and was first used at his funeral.
Memoir of Mrs. Sally Pierce
Mrs. Sally Pierce died at the house of Mr. Menzo Bourne, of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], June 7th, 1877, aged 82 years. The township of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] loses one of the best and most aged citizens, she having been a resident of it for upwards of 60 years. For the greater part of the time since the death of her husband, which occurred about 14 years ago, she has been living with her son-in-law, Mr. Bourne, whose exemplary devotion to her comfort and happiness called forth her best blessings in the closing hours of her life. Her excellent qualities as a true neighbor and friend to all, won for her the highest estimation of the vicinity in which she has so long resided. A characteristic feature of her life, her patience and fidelity to the right will make her memory redolent for many years to come. As a faithful wife and devoted mother, she served the highest interests of society, and now, with many others of the fathers and mothers of the past sleeping in the silent home of rest, she is held in sacred remembrance and society rises up with her sons and daughters to call her blessed. The attendance at the obsequies of the funeral was very large, evincing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. She was carried to the family burying ground, there to await the resurrection morn, when they that have done good shall come forth "into the resurrection of life."
Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 22, 1877
Deaths
In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], June 15, Helen A. [Tubbs], wife of Geo. M. Tubbs, aged 32 years.
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Entered into rest on the 17th day of June, Dr. William Stewart, at his home in South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY]. Dr. Stewart, at the time of his death, was the oldest physician in Otsego Co. [NY], and one of three oldest in the State Medical Society, of which he had been a member for nearly 40 years. He was born in Worcester in the last year of the 18th century. His father, General Stewart, came to this country from Scotland when a young man. Dr. Stewart devoted his time from 18 to 23 to teaching school, when he commenced the study of medicine with the elder Dr. White, of Cherry Valley, who was then the most eminent physician and surgeon in Central New York. After three years of hard study, he graduated with honors at Fairfield Medical College in 1820 where he was a classmate of the late Dr. Fitch, of Delhi [Delaware co. NY] and commenced the practice of his profession at South Worcester where he has devoted more than half a century to the elevation of his chosen profession and the relief of mankind, during which time he has witnessed the birth, the growth to man's estate of a large and prosperous community; has seen them pass the meridian of life and watched them in their declining years until they passed off the stage of action. While he was still in the full vigor of life and health, like the mighty forest oak, he has withstood the blasts of almost four score winters. He was a man of commanding presence, of pleasing address, a close student of fine and scholarly tastes with a mind capable of grasping and mastering the intricacies of his profession.
He married about the age of 38, Hannah Becker, daughter of Lodwick Becker and sister of the late Abraham Becker, Esq., who died seven years after, leaving three small children to the care and education of which the Doctor devoted the remainder of his life, and the rich harvest of love and honor which they bore him in return has been like the rays of a heavenly sunbeam lighting and cheering the pathway of his declining years.
In his religious belief he was a Presbyterian, having united with the Presbyterian Chruch of Worcester nearly sixty years ago, and his later years seemed to be a continual communion with his Saviour and when his daughter asked him if he felt prepared to die, he said with a smile, "I feel as though there was not a cloud between me and my God." "Yes", he said, "I have fought the good fight. I have kept the faith. I have finished my course. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
As a husband, a father and a friend, he was all that could be desired; always dignified, courteous and kind. His gentle reproofs, his encouraging advice and his noble Christian example will be to the large circle of friends and relatives, who survive him, like so many beacon lights stretched along the shores of time to guide the weary mariner across the river of life and on through the dark valley and shadow of death to that haven of eternal rest which he so joyously and peacefully entered.
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Davenport [Delaware Co. NY]: The funeral of Mrs. Willis Sherman at the church yesterday was largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Wright delivered a very pathetic discourse from 1st Samuel, xx, 3, last clause--"But truly as the Lord liveth and as thy soul liveth there is but a step between me and death." Mr. Wright is also to speak at the funeral of Dr. William Stewart, of South Worcester today at 2 p.m. Mr. Stewart is the father of the Hon. James Stewart of Oneonta; was considered an able physician during his lifetime and was highly esteemed as a citizen. His loss will be deeply felt in the community where he has resided for so many years.
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