Demmon Wait
Utica Saturday Globe, August 1901
Demmon Wait
Demmon Wait, a life-long and respected resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.C. Brooks, on North Broad street. He was born 83 years ago on the site of the present residence of Mrs. B. Gage Berry, of North Broad street. By occupation Mr. Wait was a carpenter and builder, and during the 30's and 40's he erected and assisted in the erection of many of the buildings in this place. Later he was a member of the firm of Wait Brothers, who conducted a planning mill and sash and blind factory on Mitchell street. He was one of the oldest members of the Methodist church in this village, uniting with that denomination before there was any church in Norwich, meetings being held in the Court House and other places. When the first church was built he assisted in its erection and also gave liberally of his means for that purpose. He was a man of retiring disposition, a gentleman in words and actions, kind to his family and respected by all who knew him. September 12, 1844 he married Miss S. Jennette Hopkins, daughter of Samuel Hopkins, Sr. She passed away about a year an da half ago. Mr. Wait is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C.C. Brooks, of Norwich, and one son, Charles D. Wait of North Dakota. Another daughter, Hattie, died several years ago. His funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].
Lydia Ann (Marsh) Waterman
Northern Christian Advocate, March 29, 1848
Lydia Ann, consort of Mr. Austin B. Waterman, and daughter of Amos N. and Mary Marsh, died in Pembroke, Genesee Co., N.Y., April 2, 1848, in the 25th year of her age. Sister Waterman received her education, was converted, married, and finally died, in the town and neighborhood in which she was born. She lived just long enough to be endeared by her amiability to all who knew her, especially to him who now so deeply feels the loss of an affectionate wife and agreeable companion, and then by providence was she snatched away, to leave with her friends a smiling infant, nearly two weeks old, and evidently, as her friends firmly believe, was borne on the wings of heaven to the paradise of God. She left a circle of relatives and numerous acquaintances, to mourn the loss of an obedient daughter, an affectionate sister, a respected associate, and beloved companion, by whom they had been often accompanied to the house of God, where during the last six years of her life and of her connection with the Methodist Episcopal Church, she was wont, as health permitted to testify of religious excellence. Sound health was never hers fully to enjoy, but, amidst the most racking pains of disease, patience held a pleasing reign, until the external sense's unexpected departure occurred; after which she seemed to linger awhile, and then expired. How stealthily does death creep in upon vitality! May we also be prepared. --- Geo. W. Terry, Wyoming, April 18, 1848.
Francis Coit Fargo
Northern Christian Advocate, March 29, 1848
Francis Coit Fargo, son of Arvin I. and Nancy Fargo, died in Hastings, Oswego Co., N.Y., March 16th, 1848, aged 1 year, 9 months and 19 days. Little Francis was beautiful while living and is mourned for, now dead.
The Mother's Medication, after having returned from the grave
"Farewell, sweet babe, adieu, adieu,
No earthly tied can bind you here.
Your brother and your sisters there,
I hope we all shall meet with you,
And in one circle join and sing
Eternal praises to our King."
Nancy Fargo
Samuel Thompson
Northern Christian Advocate, March 29, 1848
Samuel Thompson, only child of Samuel H. and Mary Gibbs, died in Sterling, Cayuga Co., N.Y., aged 7 years, 9 months and 1 day.
"Tis not for the ravage of winter we mourn;
Kind nature the embryo blossom will save;
But when shall spring visit the mouldering urn!
O when shall day dawn on the night of the grave!"
M.H. Gaylord
Eliza H. Chapman
Chenango Union, March 13, 1884
Mrs. Eliza H. Chapman, widow of the late Benjamin Chapman, died at her residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday morning last, after a lingering illness, in the eighty-second year of her age. She was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], in 1802, and in 1826 was united in marriage to Benjamin Chapman, then a young merchant of this village. Of four children, the result of this union, but one, William H. Chapman, now of New York, survives her. She was an estimable lady, and her loss will be deeply felt by surviving relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon and were largely attended. Rev. A.G. Upton officiated.
Joseph B Chaffee
Chenango Union, January 4, 1883
After an illness of several days, Joseph B. Chaffee died at his residence in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] on Friday evening last, aged fifty-two years. Mr. Chaffee was born in Cheshire, Mass., and when fifteen years of age became a resident of Afton, in this County [Chenango Co., NY], where for many years he was associated with his step-father, the late Merlin Jackson, in the mercantile business, and was well known through that section. In 1866 he removed to Binghamton, where for years he was engaged in the safe and insurance business. he was a prominent Mason, and at one time held the position of Grand Lecturer. His death is sincerely mourned by a large circle of acquaintances. He leaves a wife and four children, three daughters, and one son.
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