John Bolger
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1901
John Bolger
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: A telegram received Monday announced the death at the Binghamton State Hospital of John Bolger, of this village, aged 41. The remains were brought here Tuesday afternoon and taken to the residence of his brother, Michael Bolger, on Mitchell street, where funeral services were held Thursday morning at 9:30 and from St. Paul's Church at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father John A. Hart officiating. Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY]. Deceased was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland, and came to this country at the age of 12. Excepting a few years that he worked in Hamilton and Hubbardsville, he had made his home here with his bother, James, following the occupation of farming most of the time, excepting brief periods when he was employed in the Maydole hammer factory and the Ontario & Western Railroad shops. He was an intelligent, industrious and faithful workman and made many friends. His health failed about three years ago and two years ago his removal to Binghamton became necessary. he was never married. He is survived by his two brothers, James and Michael, and three sisters, Mrs. Edward Stokes, Mrs. Thomas Cox and Mrs. Michael O'Brien, all of this village.
Charles Ayrault
Chenango Union, June 15, 1872
The people of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity were shocked, on Monday afternoon the 19th inst., by the announcement that Charles Ayrault, eldest son of Rev. Dr. Ayrault, aged about fifteen years, had been drowned in the river, a short distance north of the village. A friend has kindly furnished us with the particulars, which we publish:
Seldom has an event befallen any community, more deeply touching the tender sympathies of a people than that which happened in Oxford on Monday, the 19th inst. About 5 o'clock P.M., a party of the Academy students, numbering ten or twelve, went above the village bridge, some eighty or one hundred rods, to bathe in the river. The recent storm had swollen the stream, and the current was quite rapid. After bathing a while, all the others had returned to the bank, and were dressing, except C.A. Smith and Charles Ayrault, they being near the bank in the water. Young Ayrault began to wade out into the current. The boys warned him of his danger; but he, not thinking the river so deep, went on, and was soon beyond his depth. he was not an expert swimmer. The current caught him, when he became alarmed, and began to sink. Young Smith swam for him at once, caught his hands, and struggled to secure him from the current; he went down with him; but his efforts were vain. Young Glover and Eggleston also at once plunged into the river, and hastened to his aid. They struggled nobly with the current, but could not save him. He seemed to have become helpless almost at once. The young men strove bravely and well; but they themselves became exhausted and could do no more. The alarm had been quickly given in the village, but no assistance could reach them in time to do any good. And thus passed away one beloved of all. Boats, Seines, ropes, etc. were soon gathered, and a large crowd assembled, to recover the body. Their efforts were prolonged far into the night; and early in the morning they were renewed. His body was recovered about 11 o'clock A.M., Tuesday, some five or six rods from the place where he was last seen to sink. The event was felt as a public calamity and sorrow. The deceased was a young man of great promise--the pride of the Academy, a fine scholar, honored and beloved of all. In his home, he was a loving and obedient son, a gentle and thoughtful brother. The entire community mourns his loss; the students of the Academy feel it deeply. The funeral services were held in St. Paul's Chruch, on Thrusday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Rogers, of Greene, officiating, assisted by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, of Norwich. a large concourse were present, and followed his remains to their last resting place. Deeply sorrowful, their sorrow was somewhat mitigated by deep thankfulness for the good example of his youthful life.
Anna W. Chace
Chenango Union, June 15, 1872
CHACE: In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], May 24th, Widow Anna W. Chace, aged 92 years.
She, with her husband, (the late Capt. David Chace), moved into Preston about seventy years ago, and she lived and died on the farm her husband purchased sixty-six years ago. She lived to see the County and town in which they first settled, changed form a howling wilderness to green pastures and beautiful meadows. She possessed great physical strength and endurance, for during the clearing of the first fifty acres of their farm, she attended to her household duties by day, and assisted her husband by night in burning logs and brush. She leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn her departure; yet they mourn not like those who have no hope of meeting in a higher life. Mrs. Chace lived to do good. Liberal in her religious opinion, she always felt it her duty to help the poor and unfortunate. Always calm and confiding, she looked upon the bright side of life, and was cheerful and happy. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends, who came out to perform the last duty we owe our departed ones. Sermon by Rev. A.G. Clark, of DeRuyter, Text, 2d Cor., 5th chap., 1st verse.
Death Notices
Chenango Union, June 15, 1872
ALDRICH: Suddenly, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 1st, Margaret, wife of John Aldrich, aged 35 years.
GORHAM: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 23d, of scarlet fever, Willie N., only child of Anson S. and Mary U. Gorham, aged 4 years.
BOWDISH: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 30th, of scarlet fever, Jessie N., daughter of Jerome Bowdish, aged 1 year and 2 days.
ROGERS: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], May 17th, Mr. Joseph S. Rogers, aged 72 years.
DEXTER: In South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 25th, Mr. Sheldon Dexter, aged 69 years, 3 mos. 23 days.
WHITE: In Butternuts, Otsego Co., May 6th, Ernie A., wife of Justus L. White and daughter of Edwin R. and Lucinda Greene, aged 19 years.
SALISBURY: In Orland, Ind., May 17th, Ward A., eldest son of F.A. and F.M. Salisbury, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 12 years.
SIMONS: In the village of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], May 24, Luella Simons, daughter of B. Simons, Esq., and wife, aged 11 years.
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