Matthew Murphy
Utica Saturday Globe, September 15, 1906
Matthew Murphy
At his home on the farm in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], where he had lived for 82 years, Matthew Murphy passed peacefully away Friday evening of last week. His death closed a remarkable life not only for its longevity but for the important events in the history of this vicinity in which deceased took an interest and in many of which he personally took part. Mr. Murphy was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, July 22, 1812, and came with his parents to this country in 1821. They lived in Albany county until 1824 when the family came to Preston, Chenango county, and located near the house in which Mr. Murphy died. they purchased several hundred acres of land in and near Butler's Range, a name given the property from its previous ownership by Gen. Benjamin F. Butler. Mr. Murphy worked on the construction of the Chenango canal as early as 1837 and was a frequent visitor to Norwich during the building of the county court house about 1845. He was present at the public execution of George Dennison which took place on the hillside between Auburn and Pleasant streets in the village of Norwich in 1833, Amos A. Franklin, of Oxford, being then sheriff of the county. Mr. Murphy was one of those sturdy pioneers whose rugged honesty and patient industry cleared the former wilderness and converted it into the fertile farms of the present day. In 1833, deceased was married to Bridget McGown, of Smithville, who died in 1878. Seven children were born to them of whom these are deceased: Mrs. Cornelius Conway, who died in 1890; Edward M. Murphy, who died in 1903; James A. Murphy, who died in infancy. Catherine, Guinane, John C. Murphy, Margaret Welch and Mrs. James Quinn survive him. The funeral was held from St. Paul's Church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Nicholas J. Quinn, of Utica, officiating. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
Noah S. Bathrick
1823 - 1903
The death of Noah S. Bathrick, which occurred at noon Tuesday, removes from this community one of its best and most highly respected citizens. He was eighty years of age and though in declining health for some time, his end was unexpectedly sudden. Until within an hour or two of his death he had been able to get about the house and to even take some outdoor exercise. Mr. Bathrick was a strong-minded , large-hearted man. A successful man of affairs and a man of strict integrity in all the relations of life. He was a very prominent member of the Methodist Church and one whose life was an honor to the Christian community. Probably no person in all our community contributed more generously and largely to Christian and philanthropic purposes than did he. He belonged to the class of our old men of solid worth, whose ranks are being rapidly depicted by death and whose passing away vacate places not easily filled. The funeral services will be held from the M.E. Church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at one p.m.
The subject of this obituary was born in Bloomville, Del. Co., Feb. 7, 1823. He was a son of John Bathrick and Susanna Champion, who were farming people, and was the last survivor of a family of thirteen children. His earlier life was spent on his father's farm; his education having been received in the Bloomville school. March 7, 1848, Mr. Bathrick was married to Miss Cathrine Whitney, a daughter of Elijah and Polly Whitney, of Sanford. One child was the result of this union, Mrs. E.C. Blakeslee, of this village, who survives. June 16, 1869 Mr. Bathrick was married to Mary J. Conklin, of Kirkwood, Broome Co., who survives him. For many years Mr. Bathrick was actively engaged in farming in this neighborhood and was also interested to some extent in real estate. He was one of the prominent members of the M.E. Church of this village and one of its most generous supporters. A year ago he made his church a present of $1000. His church life has always been marked in its consistency and everyday quality. The church will, indeed, miss so good a member. He has for many years been an official in the church, filling both offices of Trustee and steward with equal ability. The funeral of deceased was held form the M.E. Church last Friday afternoon. Rev. Alfred Coons, pastor of the M.E. church preached a very fitting sermon and the remains were laid at rest in the Pine Grove cemetery.
John Q. Clark
1831 - 1903
John Q. Clark
On Thursday of last week, April 2, the quiet of our peaceful village was awakened to the sad intelligence that during the night our esteemed friend, John Q. Clark, the friend of us all, had passed away. His health and vitality had been failing for two or three years, yet the vigor and energy dissolved in his active business life seemed to sustain him, and he withstood the influence of a disease that was quietly yet certainly undermining a once strong and healthful constitution. For more than a year he had been confined to the house and during the most of that time had been a great sufferer; yet with all his suffering he had been uncomplaining and even cheerful. It was not until the last few months of his illness that he gave up all hope of recovery. His fortitude gave courage to his friends and inspired a hope that he might again resume the duties of his active life. The announcement of his death did not come wholly unexpected to the people of our village, yet every heart was filled with sadness at the thought that we should see his genial face no more. The whole community sympathized with the bereaved family in this severe affliction. Their family ties are broken, though not forever. In the life beyond they will be renewed again. Mr. Clark was born Jan. 21, 1831, at Florida, Orange county, N.Y. His parents were David Wells Clark and Hannah Gilson Clark. He was one of eleven children, four of whom survive him. On Dec. 31, 1857 he married Maria L. Kerr, of Middletown. They made their home at Chester six years, then removed to Addison, N.Y., and from there came, in 1870, to Deposit, where Mr. Clark entered into an extensive business of manufacturing house building materials. This he followed successfully until his health failed. He was familiar with all the details of the business and acquainted with every part of the machinery of the work. The business portion of our community will sadly feel their loss. Every enterprise for the improvement of the town since Mr. Clark has been a resident, has found him a generous friend and supported. The educational and social interests of the village have also had his hearty support, but in no capacity of usefulness will his loss be more severely felt than in the church and Sabbath school where he was always active and always ready for every good work. He was connected with the Presbyterian church before moving to Deposit, and soon after coming here was made an elder in the church, which office he held until his death. He did not readily adopt the style and fashion of modern life. He was emphatically a gentleman of the old school. He was educated under religious teaching and always adhered to the principles taught in his early youth. He was aggressive against the evils and vices of the world, and by his example and influence he sought to better the moral and religious condition of his fellow men. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Elvira B. Clark. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at his late home. Interment at Laurel Hill cemetery.
Death Notices
Antimasonic Telegraph, April 29, 1829
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], yesterday, after a lingering illness, Mr. William C. Smith, aged 54 years.
Antimasonic Telegraph, May 6, 1829
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 12 o'clock on Sunday night last, Mr. William Gibson, aged 67 years.
Antimasonic Telegraph, April 28, 1830
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday last, George, son of Joshua Burlingame, aged 17 years.
Antimasonic Telegraph, August 25, 1830
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, the 8th instant, Alpheus Champion Dickinson, son of Mr. Alpheus Dickinson, aged 16 years.
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