Obituaries (July 29)

Isaac B. Per Lee

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1901

 

Isaac B. Per Lee

1833 - 1901



Isaac B. Per Lee, a prominent resident of Chenango county died at his home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] at a late hour on Sunday night last.  He had been ill but two days of pneumonia.  Mr. Per Lee moved to Greene a number of years ago from North Norwich.  He became known as one of the best and most broad-minded citizens, untiring in works of public improvement and benevolence and in his devotion to his church.  He was a leading member of the Congregational Church.  He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. H.H. Kinney, the latter residing in Smyrna.  Funeral services were held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment was made at North Norwich.  [d. 5 March 1901, buried North Norwich Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Homer T. Nichols

Bainbridge Republican, April 9, 1880

NICHOLS:  Died April 3d, 1880, Homer T. Nichols, aged eight years, second son of F.T. Nichols of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

 

The death of this bright little boy was very sad in its details.  Last Fall, in attempting to jump from a wagon which was quite heavily loaded, he fell underneath, and was run over, the wheels passing over his body in the region of the heart.  The flesh was somewhat bruised, but no serious injury was feared, as the boy got well, apparently, and attended school and performed his duties at home as usual.  In February, however, he was attacked with rheumatism, and confined to his bed from this time on, till his death, he grew continually worse, the disease attacking the heart, and although the best medical aid was summoned, nothing could be done, more than easing his sufferings till death relieved them.  A post mortem examination by Drs. Cook of Afton, and Copley of this village, was made, which revealed the fact that his death was the result of the injuries received last Fall. The case of the heart was found adhered to the walls of that organ, which in the opinion of the medial gentleman, would have necessarily proved fatal in the course of a few years; though, doubtless, the attack of rheumatism hastened that end.  The child was particularly bright and interesting and the family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.  Mr. Nichols has two children remaining, an elder son, and a daughter, aged about two years.

 

Willson E. Lewis

Chenango Union, June 26, 1872

Willson E. Lewis, son of Emery S. Lewis, residing about one mile west of Preston Corners [Chenango Co., NY], came to his death by drowning in Steere's Pond, in that town, on Monday afternoon last.  It appears that he was upon the pond alone, in an old log canoe, or "dug-out," engaged in fishing, when by some means the canoe was upset, and the young man, although an excellent swimmer, sank.  The accident was seen by a companion on shore, who could render no assistance, as he could not swim; but he called to another, on the opposite side, who hurried to the scene, and who succeeded in recovering the body, but too late--life was extinct.  The deceased was sixteen years of age, and was universally esteemed for his manly qualities and amiable disposition.  The announcement of his untimely death casts a gloom over the community where he was known and loved.  It is a singular fact that this is the fourth death which has occurred in that immediate neighborhood, within as many years, either form suicide or accident.

 

Civil War Memorial - Deceased Soldiers of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Union, June 12, 1872

Part 2

 

Van Ransalear Scott, a member of the 8th N.Y. Cavalry, was discharged from the service February 14th, 1863.  Re-enlisted December 16th, 1863, in Company B, 114th New York.  Died of disease, at Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D.C., July 26th, 1864.

Henry D. Scott, son of last named, enlisted in same Company and Regiment, August 8th, 1862.  Died from effects of measles, at Chesapeake Hospital, Fortress Monroe, the 19th of November following.

 

This soldier had a brother, Aden Scott, who was killed In the service, but the particulars we have been unable to learn.

 

Augustus Mowray, son of Ziba and Polly Mowray, was a native of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Enlisted in Company K, 161st, N.Y.V., in September, 1862.  Died on his passage home from New Orleans.

 

Emerson C. Crandall, son of Elisha and Amy Crandall, was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Served about a year in the 89th N.Y.V., enlisted in October, 1861.  The remainder of his term of enlistment was served in the regular army, 5th Light Artillery, Battery A.  Subsequently re-enlisted for three years, being discharged February 1st, 1867.  He was in sixteen full engagements.  Died at home from disease contracted in the army, February 22d, 1872.  Buried in Norwich Cemetery.

 

Adelbert Lamphire, a recruit in the 8th N.Y Cavalry, was wounded on the 13th of May, 1864, inside the outer fortification's of Richmond, one leg being carried away, and the other badly fractured.  Died in the hands of the enemy.

 

Charles H. De Forest, son of Henry and Sarah Howard De Forest, was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, 1820.  Enlisted January 13th, 1866, in Company B, 114th, N.Y.V.  Discharged with Regiment. Died October 3d, 1866.  Buried in Norwich Cemetery.

 

Albert Hopkins, a member of the 89th N.Y.V., died in Hospital at Washington, D.C.

 

Sidney Briggs, 8th N.Y. Cavalry, is supposed to have died in rebel hands, in the battle of the Wilderness.

 

Thomas A. Wycoff, a member of Company H, 11th Regiment U.S. Heavy Artillery, enlisted in October, 1863.  Died at Plaquemine, La. of Camp Fever, in November, 1864.

 

Squire E Sergeant, a member of Company B, 114th, N.Y.V., was discharged for disability, at Baltimore, January 5th, 1863.  Died at home, and buried in Smyrna.