Obituaries (May 19)

Frank P. Maxson

Utica Saturday Globe, June 30, 1906

 

Frank P. Maxson

  

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frank P. Maxson, a well-known resident of this village, died suddenly at his home on Fair street Thursday about noon.  He had not been feeling well for several days but his illness was not considered serious until a few minutes before his death.  Mr. Maxson was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], September 21, 1838, and resided in that town all his life until coming to Norwich.  He was a successful farmer and about 10 years ago retired and moved to this village.  He was a kind husband, an obliging neighbor and a good friend and was respected by all who knew him.  In 1866 he married Miss Jane A. Hall, of Preston, who survives.  He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. R.E. Brand and Mrs. E.S.Brand, of Leonardsville, and Mrs. H.J. Crandall, of DeRuyter.  His funeral will be held from his late home on Fair street Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Schuyler F. Wade

Chenango Union, December 22, 1869

We are pained to announce that Schuyler F. Wade, whose injuries upon a Missouri railroad we mentioned last week, died on Wednesday evening last.  His remains were brought to this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday by Mr. Marvin.  Mr. Wade was Conductor on a freight train, and being on top of one of the cars while descending a steep grade, was thrown from the car by the shock caused by the engineer having reversed the engine; he fell between the cars, his leg having been caught between the "bumpers," and crushed.  As soon as the cars parted he swung himself clear from the train and was shortly after found, stunned by his terrible injuries and with his head partially lying in a pool of water.  It was found necessary to amputate his limb, which was done, and it was at first thought that he would recover; but he gradually sank, and died, as we have stated, on Wednesday last.  His sad fate is universally lamented.  His age was 21 years.  A widow survives him.

 

John Fowler

Oxford Times, December 7, 1886

John Fowler, a farmer of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly on Friday last. He and his wife lived alone, and on that day she left him to go to the "Corners" to do some trading and when she returned found him dead sitting in a chair as she had left him, having apparently not moved. His age was 64 years.  Coroner Spencer was summoned and held an inquest.  It was decided that death was the result of some heart disease.

 

Harris Wade

Oxford Times, December 7, 1886

A Winona, Minnesota paper says:  Mr. Harris Wade, local business manager at A.D. Ellsworth's flouring mill at Minnesota City, was taken violently sick about 3 o'clock on Monday morning (Nov. 29) with convulsions, which continued for several hours.  He remained in an unconscious state until about three o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, when he rallied sufficiently to ask for water and to recognize his relatives by his bedside, but soon thereafter expired.  He was 36 years of age, a man of *-good mind and excellent habits, and more than ordinary business ability.  His brother, Clarence Wade and his half-sister Mrs. Bavin, reside in Winona, and it is probable that the remains will be buried here. 

 

Deceased was a brother of Henry L. Wade of Norwich, and his mother resides in this town [Oxford, NY].  He went from Oxford in January last and accepted the position above mentioned, where he resided until his death.  Those who knew Mr. Wade will remember him as a genial companion, possessing a happy, hopeful spirit, who even under trying circumstances looked upon the bright side of life; a trustworthy neighbor and friend in every time of need.  While we are pained by the news of his sudden death, an aged mother will most deeply feel his loss, as a kind and affectionate son, on whom she had leaned in her declining years, but as one after another of earthly props fall, that trust in "Him who doeth all things well" will still be her strength as she clings more closely to her remaining children.  The funeral services were held in the Episcopal church at Winona, Dec. 3.

Eddy P. Wade

Oxford Review-Times, July 23, 1920

On Friday, July 0, 1920, Eddy P. Wade, aged 84 years, died at his home above Guilford Lake [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], where he lived for 53 years, from the infirmities of old age.  The funeral was held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. from his residence and the burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery [Guilford, NY].  The Rev. W.S. York of the Methodist Church officiated.  The pall bearers were four grandsons, Leland Wade, Harry Wade, Eddy Wade and Maurice Gale. The funeral was largely attended and the casket was covered with a profusion of beautiful flowers.  Those surviving are the widow, Mrs. Erriette L. Wade, one son, George A. Wade, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Dexter, Mrs. Ellen Wade, Mrs. F.C. Yale, Mrs. H.L. Gridley and eleven grandchildren, all of Guilford. The passing on before of Mr. Wade makes the first break in the family circle.  Eddy P. Wade was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Esek and Minerva Wade on May 19, 1836.  He was united in marriage to Miss Erriette L. Root on October 19, 1866, and took his bride to the home at Guilford Lake, where they spent all their married life.  He was in the Civil War and served his country for four years, being attached to Company A, 114th Regiment N.Y.V.  Eddy P. Wade was a loyal and dependable citizen, a loving and a devoted father.  One of his favorite pleasures was to gather his family about him and be able to take an interest in their lives.  Even to the end he was able to remember and call his grandchildren by their names.

Louise Parker Miner

Oxford Review-Times, July 23, 1920

Mrs. Louise Parker Miner, wife of William H. Miner, died at her home in Athens, Pa., July 15, aged 79 years.  Mrs. Miner was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] January 17, 1841, the daughter of Joel Parker and Jane Simpson Parker, his wife.  Her early life was passed on her father's farm in Coventry where she attended the district school and later the well known school at Gilbertsville.  About the year 1864 she was married to William H. Miner and the young couple began life in Guilford where Mr. Miner was engaged in lumbering and the manufacture of lumber.  After a few years they returned to Coventry and resided on the Miner farm.  Subsequently they resided in Pennsylvania and in Virginia where Mr. Miner was interested in the lumber business.  About ten years ago they removed to Athens, Pa., which has since been their home.  For the past two years Mrs. Miner's health has been failing, but she bore her afflictions with Christian patience and faith.  Early in life Mrs. Miner became a member of the Congregational Church of Coventry and continued active in the work of the church during her long life.  She is survived by her husband and three children, Harry Miner and Mrs. Jessie Corser of Athens, Pa., and Mrs. Susie Downer, who resided in the South, and her brother, Peter H. Parker, of Oxford, who is the last survivor of the ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Parker.  Mrs. Miner's funeral services were held on Sunday, July 18, at her home in Athens, Pa.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 22, 1874

CREIGHTON:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 19th, Mrs. Mary Ann Creighton, aged 68 years.  Her remains were taken to Philadelphia for interment.

WOOD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 16th, Mr. Orrin E. Wood, aged 43 years.

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, Miss Alzina Phillips, aged 66 years, daughter of the late Rufus Phillips.

SWAYZE:  At the Chenango House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8th, Angie, daughter of John Swayze, aged 9 years.

LANSING:  Suddenly, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Mr. James Lansing, aged 52 years, 9 months and 9 days.

BRIGHAM:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 10th, Mrs. Abigail Brigham, Aged 78 years.

WADE:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20th, Mrs. Nancy Wade, wife of the late Esek Wade, of Guilford, aged 75 years.

KENYON:  Near Dardolph, Ill. Dec. 2d, of lung fever, Mr. George Kenyon, aged 63 years, 3 months and 10 days, formerly of Pitcher, N.Y. and brother of R.R. Kenyon, of McDonough.  Mr. Kenyon was a native of New York whose family were among the pioneers of the wilderness, where he was much respected and known as one of the first and most esteemed of citizens.  He removed to Illinois in 1861, and has not had very good health for some years.  He leaves a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss--Illinois Granger.

GREENE:  At Mound, near Bushnell, Ill., Dec. 9th, of lung fever, Mr. J. Greene, aged 70 years, 7 months and 16 days.  Mr. Green was one of the early settlers of this vicinity, having moved here [Illinois] nearly twenty years ago, and by untiring industry and perseverance, made a comfortable home on the wild prairie.  Born in Groton, Conn., April 23d, 1803, the family consisting of seven sons, of which he was the eldest, removed to Central New York in 1813  Having helped clear a farm in the wilderness, he lived there upon the old homestead about forty years.  In 1851 he removed to Illinois, before there was a railroad in the State.  He leaves a large circle of acquaintances and friends to mourn his loss.  Their loss is his eternal gain, in the triumphs of living faith, he passed to the home in Heaven.