Obituaries (July 23)

Emily (Stowell) Hunt

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1901

 

 

Emily (Stowell) Hunt

6 June 1804 - 6 February 1901

Mrs. Emily Hunt, one of the oldest residents of Chenango county, died at her home in Holmesville, the 6th inst., aged 96.  She was the last of the of 12 children of Seth and Mary Bancroft Stowell, and was born at East Winsor, Conn.  June 6, 1804.  The following year the family came to the town of New Berlin in this county, where she had since lived excepting nine years residence at Willet, Broome county.  On August 27, 1833 occurred the wedding of Emily Stowell and Venner Hunt.  Mr. Hunt died in 1885.  One of two daughters still survives, Mrs. J.R. Green, who had cared for her mother during her last years.  A stepdaughter, Mrs. R.S. Aldrich, assisted in caring for her during her last illness.  She left nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Hunt was a devout member of the Methodist Church with which she united when a girl of  13.  Her funeral was held from her late home on Friday afternoon of last week, Rev. Harvey Roberts, of South New Berlin, officiating.  Burial was made in the family plot in the Holmesville Cemetery.  In spite of her weight of years, Mrs. Hunt was able to get about most of the time until during the past year and always was cheerful and agreeable.

Dr. Blinn A. Harris

Utica Observer, December 26, 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Dr. Blinn A. Harris will be held from his home, 80 South Broad St., at 3 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating and interment will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Dr. Harris was 54 years of age and is survived by his wife, three small daughters and three sisters.  Saturday evening when he was driving his family to the municipal Christmas celebration, he lost control of his big Buick car and his wife reached over and shut off the flow of gas as the car continued to gather speed.  Nothing seemed wrong, however, until the car nearly hit several vehicles and then looking closely at the doctor she observed his hands were not on the rim of the wheel and quick shut off the power.  Medical aid was quickly called and Dr. Harris taken to his home, where he died shortly afternoon Sunday, not having regained consciousness. For the past five years he has had a serious heart trouble and recently had been in a sanitarium for treatment.  This is the second time with the past three months that a local physician was stricken while at the wheel of his automobile, the previous occasion being when Dr. J.B. Drake died while en route to call on a patient.  Dr. Harris was one of the best known physicians in this city and a member of the County Medical Society.  He served the county several years as coroner and jail physician.  His sudden demise will be a source of keen regret to residents and friends.

Octavo (Salisbury) Ives

1822 - 1893

Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Libbie Burton, Chenango [Co.], New York, Nov. 20th, Mrs. Octavo Ives, in the 72nd year of her age.  Mrs. Ives (nee Salisbury) was born in Chenango Co., N.Y., April 29th, 1822, of a family of five children, four of whom were residents of Sandwich, but only one is now living.  Mrs. Ives husband died twelve years ago, and six years ago she went to New York to make her home with her daughter, where two years later she was stricken with paralysis from which she has never recovered, and in which everything possible was done for her comfort.  She bore her sufferings with great fortitude until her weary spirit was released to wing its flight to the home of the blest--the home of rest.  Mrs. Ive's life was a busy one.  In 1843 she was married to Morris Ives, of New York, making her home in that state and where six children were born to them, which with an adopted son constituted the family.  Of these four survive viz:  Mrs. Maria Burlison, Mrs. Minnie Marsh, Mrs. Libbie Burton and Ransom Ives.  Mrs. Ives united with the church in early years with her husband, ever remaining faithful, as her life was one of steadfast integrity and faithfulness to duty as a woman, wife and mother.  She was highly esteemed as a neighbor and friend, shining especially in the home circle...  [Morris and Octavia Ives are buried in Ives Settlement Cemetery, Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]

May (Abell) Bagley

Chenango Union, September 1906

May Abell, wife of Louis H. Bagley and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Abell, died at her home on Randall avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday evening, aged 24 years.  She has been in poor health for early two years, but for the past few weeks had been feeling better and on Thursday of last week spent the afternoon at the Fair.  Saturday her condition was complicated by weak heart action which resulted in death.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, burial being at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 7, 1892

HOYT:  At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C.F. Pease, January 1, 1892, Rev. Willard M. Hoyt, aged 79 years.

MINER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, January 3, 1892, Melissa H., wife of Paul R. Miner and mother of Mrs. A.J. Beebe, aged 76 years.

COLTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, January 2, 1892, Benjamin Colton, aged 44 years, formerly of South New Berlin.

BURDICK:  In Syracuse, Friday, January 1, 1892, Mrs. J.H. Burdick, aged 64 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

VAIL:  In Danbury, Ct., December 30, 1891, Mrs. Betsy Vail, aged 79 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

RUSSELL:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 1, 1892, Harriet, wife of P.L. Russell, aged 66 years and 9 months.

IVES:  Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], December 26, 1891, Mr. Samuel Ives, aged 76 years.

ROGERS:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], December 25, 1`891, Adeline S., wife of Sinman Rogers.

MOORE:  In LeRaysville, Pa., December 26, 1891, Palmer C. Moore, formerly of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

CLARK:  In Iowa, December 17, 1891, Lucy E., wife of Jasper Clark, aged 54 years formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]..

SABIN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], December 27, 1891, Mrs. Lucinda Sabin, aged 78 years.

TAINTOR:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 30, 1891, Mrs. Sylvia S. Taintor, aged 78 years.

WILLOUGHBY:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 29, 1891, Charlotte, widow of David P. Willoughby, aged 98 years and 23 days.

BAILEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 2, 1892, Robert Bailey aged about 70 years.

DANIELS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 1, 1802, Mary widow of Cornelius Daniels, aged bout 70 years.