Obituaries (April 24)

Ruth Anna (Winsor) Root

Utica Saturday Globe, November 17, 1906

 

 Mrs. Ruth Anna (Winsor) Root

 

Mrs. Ruth Anna Winsor Root died very suddenly from heart failure at her home in New York Friday of last week, aged 70.  She was the daughter of Ziba and Almeda Green Winsor, and was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] in April, 1836.  On New Year's day, 1856, deceased married Reuben Harvey Root, of Gilbertsville, and the first year of their married life was spent in Bainbridge.  The next 10 years they lived in Deposit where Mr. Root, who was a lawyer of ability, was district attorney of Delaware county. They afterward moved to Binghamton where they remained several years before Mr. Root decided to locate in New York.  Mrs. Root came to the home of her parents for a time and arrangements had just been completed for their residence in New York when Mr. Root suddenly died 18 years ago.  Mrs. Root remained in Norwich, residing here until six years ago when she went to live with her married daughters in New York.  She came back to Norwich for the summer seasons, however, and only a month ago returned to the city after spending four months here with her daughter, Mrs. Fettis.  Mrs. Root was greatly beloved by all who knew her, having lived a sweet, unselfish life devoted to her family and ever thoughtful of the comfort of others.  She was one of the oldest and most devout members of the Broad Street M.E. Church and it was largely through her efforts that the efficient Ladies' Aid Society of that church was organized, of which she was for some time the president. While a resident of Binghamton, she was for five years assistant superintendent of the Sunday school and sang in the choir of the Tabernacle M.E. Church. Three years ago she withdrew from the Norwich church and became a member of the St. Andrew's Chruch in New York.  Deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Flora B. Aldrich and Mrs. Virginia C. Brown of New York, and Mrs. Mabel P. Fettis, of Norwich; by one half-brother, Charles W. Winsor, of Norwich and by three grandchildren.  Mrs. Viola McCauley and Miss Ruth Winsor Brown, of New York, and Miss Virginia D. Fettis, of Norwich.  The remains were brought to Norwich for burial, the funeral being held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fettis, on Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Wilson Treible officiated. The contributions of flowers were large and very beautiful.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery, the pall bearers being Marvin W. Tanner, Eugene A. Goodrich, John D. Burrell and Arthur W. Bosworth.

 

Dennis Payne

The Norwich Sun, October 29, 1918

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dennis Payne, one of Bainbridge's oldest and most respected citizens, died early Friday morning at the home of his son, Adelbert Payne, in North Main street.  Mr. Payne had reached the advanced age of 86 years.  He retired Thursdays evening in apparently his usual health, but passed away during the night.  He is survived by two sons, Frank and Adelbert Payne of this village, and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Wilcox of Milford.

 

Levene Loomis

The Norwich Sun, October 29, 1918

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Levene Loomis, a farmer who had resided about two miles and a half from town on the Mount Pleasant road, died Friday of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza.  Mr. Loomis was taken ill a week ago Saturday and was in bed with a high fever Sunday.  Monday he felt much better and did some light work out of doors.  That night he was taken with pneumonia from which he never recovered.  He leaves a wife and five children.  The oldest son is only 16 years old.

 

Johanna Dolan

The Norwich Sun, October 29, 1918

Oriskany Falls:  Sunday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Johanna Dolan, wife of the late James Dolan, at her home, on South Main street.  She had been ill for about ten days, but great hopes were entertained for her recovery.  Her advanced age was one of the obstacles.  In the death of this lady, Oriskany Falls loses one of its most highly respected women, whose life and character were unimpeachable and whose acts were fashioned after all that was Christian life and noble.  She was one of the best and her loss will be keenly felt in her hometown, in the church she loved so well and in the home, where she was the idol of her family.  She led a saintly life and her reward will be great.  She leaves a rich legacy to her family, an example that will help lift the load of sorrow in this hour of deepest sorrow. She was in her 78th year and the greater portion of it was spent in this place. She leaves a grown up family of children who have been her source of pride and joy, and a comfort to her in her declining days. Surviving are six sons, Maurice and William Dolan of Denver, Colo., James J. of Norwich, John, Thomas Frank and three daughters, the Misses Mame, Anna and Nellie Dolan of this place. Also a brother and sister, Miss Mary O'Connell and Michael O'Connell.

John Henry Loomis

Gazette & Farmers' Journal, Baldwinsville, NY, 1947

LOOMIS:  At the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.V. Gilbert, R.D. 1, Cato, N.Y., on Wednesday, February 12, 1947, John Henry Loomis.  He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert; two sons, Leigh I. Loomis of Williamsville and Dr. Harold J. Loomis of Pulaski; one brother, Bert J. Loomis of Binghamton, and five grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held in the Gates and Carter Funeral home on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  Interment will be made in the West Bainbridge cemetery in the Spring.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 9, 1864

 

At Naval School Hospital, Annapolis, Md., Oct. 17th, 1864, First Corporal Willard P. Blinebery of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.  He was a veteran in the 89th Regiment, Company I, Dickinson Guards; was wounded near the spine at Chapin's Farm, Sept. 27th, by a piece of shell--taken prisoner to Richmond--released and taken to the hospital, Oct. 9th, when he died.  His remains were bro't home for interment.  He was a young man of promise, respected by all who knew him.

In the hospital at Harper's Ferry, Oct. 27, of fever, Mr. Nathan Baker, of Co. M, 5th Heavy Artillery, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years.

In hospital, at Winchester, Va., on the 13th ult., Calvin B. Weld, of Co. E, 114th N.Y.S.V., son of Luther Weld, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years, 3 months.

In Unadilla, Nov. 2d, Jerome A. Sands, Esq., aged 32 years.

At the residence of his sister, in Fayette [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1864, Mr. Byron Terry, aged 22 years and 7 months.  For several terms the deceased had taught a select school in Fayette, in which place he had commenced the study of Medicine with Dr. Clark.  Impelled by a desire to alleviate the sufferings of our brave soldiers, some three months since he offered her services to the Christian Commission, and while laboring in the General Hospital at City Point, Va., he contracted the disease which terminated his life.  Mr. Terry was a young man of more than ordinary promise, but the many hopes centered in him are blighted by his early death.  His years though few were filled up with usefulness, and the world is better because he lived in it, and gave to it his brief Christian Life.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], of Diptheria, Oct. 26, Willie O. son of John and Melinda Athwell, aged 6 years 9 months and 14 days.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25 of Diptheria, Sarah O. daughter of David and Louisa Pendleton, aged 22 years, 4 months and 11 days.