Obituaries (September 12)

Mrs. Hannah Bentley, widow of Charles Bentley, died at the home of her daughter at Norwich Sunday afternoon.  Mrs. Bentley was the mother of C.F. Bentley of this village and was well known here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], having resided in Bainbridge for some time.  The funeral services were held form the Guilford M.E. church, Wednesday at two o 'clock p.m. [Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1903]

Maria C. Bowen, widow of the late Henry H. Bowen, passed away at her home in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday, September 25th, 1928.  Mrs. Bowen was the daughter of Benjamin and Elsie Sweet Barber, having been born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] January 9, 1844.  She has been living in the town of Guilford 65 years.  Funeral services were held Saturday.  Burial at White Store cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 4, 1928] 

 

It was with deep sorrow the many friends and neighbors here received last week the sad announcement that Mrs. Adelaide Frances Godfrey a former resident, had passed on Wednesday evening Sept. 26th, 1928 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Benjamin C. Gibbs in Cortland where she has been cared for during the infirmities of advanced age.  Mrs. Godfrey was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Burlison having been born in the year 1840.  Early in life she was married to John J. Godfrey and to them four children were born, Howard J. Godfrey, cashier of the Sidney National bank and Mrs. Annie Gibbs of Cortland, still living; Isabelle Godfrey who was born in 1867 and passed on in 1870, also Clifford Godfrey who is buried in Sidney.  Mr. Godfrey died at Guilford in 1890.  At different times she spent the latter part of her life with her son, Howard in Sidney and her daughter Mrs. Gibbs, in Guilford until the removal to Cortland. The life of the deceased exemplified a high Christian faith, was a dutiful and fond mother and a fond and loving neighbor and friend.  The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Christ church in this village [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. E.B. Doolittle officiating, assisted by the Rev. Father Hogg rector of St. Paul's church of Sidney of which she was a communicant and Rev. N.S. Boardman.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1928]

 

News was again received here last week that another of our former Guilford boys, Curtis Allen Bentley had died suddenly at the home of his sister Mrs. William G. Brandt at Norwich.  September 25th, 1928.  Seventy-six years ago April 20, Mr. Bentley was born on the Rounds farm at Puckerville, the son of Chas. and Hanna Bentley.  In his early life the family moved to Roots Corners onto the farm which is known as the Bentley place but now owned by John Burton.  When a young lad he attended Roots Corner's school.  He was married to Miss Flora Newton, who still survives, and was a resident of Syracuse until ill health came on.  The funeral service was held in Norwich on Friday Rev. Dr. J.W. Nichols officiating.  Burial at Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  Those who survive are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Sprague of Endwell, one brother, C. Fremont Bentley of Bainbridge, two sisters Mrs. Eunice Brant of Norwich and Mrs. Lucinda Wheeler of this place; three nephews, Pascal Holcomb and Charles Nash of Norwich and Charles Bentley of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1928]

 

Mrs. Maryettie Bentley whose death occurred on Oct. 24, 1928, had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  She was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on August 29, 1844., united in marriage to George A. Bentley of Yaleville on March 19, 1865 who also has passed to the life beyond about ten years ago.  Mrs. Bentley was a very kind and loving neighbor, always willing to hold out a helping hand to all who were in trouble wherever she could.  Other's troubles were her troubles, sorrow her sorrow.  She always proved the Angel of Mercy to those in need.  Living a quiet and peaceful life.  She was granted a desire often expressed, when the end came she might close her eyes in peace, for she quietly went to sleep and did not awaken to this life at 1:15 Wednesday morning.  Mrs. Bentley is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Maude Bradley of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Vennie Mills, Slade  Hill, So. Dakota, also two granddaughters by adoption, Mrs. Frances Darlin of Bainbridge and Mrs. Hazel Cutting of North Sanford.  The funeral service was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Darlin on Saturday Oct. 27, 1928.  Rev. R.B. Whitman, officiating. The body was laid to rest in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

 

George Augustus Bentley was born, November 18, 1842 at the Bentley homestead in Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  He was married March 19, 1865 to Miss Mariette Miller of Afton.  Mr. and Mrs. Bentley began their married life as farmers working the farm of his grandparents in Yaleville for a number of years.  Becoming somewhat dissatisfied with farm life, Mr. Bentley purchased a store in Afton which he managed for two years, but he was persuaded that Bainbridge presented a more favorable opportunity for business, so he erected what is now known as the Palmer Block and started a general store which he continued to run for a number of years.  Later the block and business was traded for the Prince farm about a mile above the village which he occupied for seven years.  Retiring quite early in life Mr. and Mrs. Bentley moved into the village where they have resided ever since.  Mr. Bentley was very kindly in disposition a good neighbor, friendly to all with whom he came in contact, giving heed always to the admonition "Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, that do ye unto them."  He was granted a desire often expressed, for he quietly went to sleep and did not again awaken to this life, at 2 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1918.  He is survived by his wife, and adopted daughter, Mrs. Hubert L. Bennett and several nephews and nieces.  His funeral was held from the family residence Thursday August 1, Rev. A.H. Merrill officiating.  The body was laid to rest in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. 

 

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 14, 1860

In Springfield, Mass., on the 2d inst. of Consumption, Mr. W. Dwight Smith, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years.

 

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Emma Jane, daughter of Nelson and Mary Jane Taylor, aged 7 years.

 

Suddenly, at the residence of Gen. Roswell Randall, in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Tabitha Runyan, widow of the late Stephen O. Runyan, Esq., of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] aged 78 years.

 

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. Zachariah Prindle, aged 68 years.

 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, Feb. 20, 1873

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb'y 16th, Nancy P., wife of Jesse Read, Esq., aged 62 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 15th, Mr. Wallace E. Porter, aged 29 years.

 

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 11th, Mr. Willard M. Bentley, aged 33 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Almon Blackman, aged 67 years.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 11th, Dea. Charles Benedict, aged 69 years.

 

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, Orcelia E., wife of C.M. Drake, aged 24 years.