Obituaries (August 7)

Molly (Conway) Ackroyd

Utica Saturday Globe, September (about 1901)

 

 

Molly (Conway) Ackroyd

In New York, on Monday, occurred the death of Molly Conway, wife of George Ackroyd, aged 33 years.  Deceased was the daughter of the late Dennis Conway, for many years a prominent merchant of this village.  She grew to womanhood in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], attended the public schools here and was loved and respected by a large circle of friends.  About 10 years ago she was married to Mr. Ackroyd and since that time has resided in the west and in New York.  Besides her husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Margaret Conway, of New York, and three brothers, Thomas, Charles and James.  Her remains were brought to Norwich Wednesday afternoon and burial took place in St. Paul's Cemetery.

 

Mary Whitney

Bainbridge Republican, July 23, 1880

The death of Miss Mary Whitney, a beautiful, and intelligent young lady of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]  is announced.  She was a daughter of Edson Whitney, merchant of that village, and universally beloved and esteemed.  Her death was caused by a lingering consumption, having been in poor health for several months.

John Hull, Jr.

Bainbridge Republican, August 27, 1880

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] The funeral of John Hull, Jr., was held at his father's residence in this place, on the 8th inst.  Mr. Hull died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 8th inst.  from the effects of a sunstroke received in New York, several weeks ago. The remains were accompanied from Norwich by several friends of the deceased.

Mrs. E.S. Cunningham

Chenango Union, January 24, 1884

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. E.S. Cunningham, who died Wednesday evening, from the effects of  injuries received in a runaway in jumping from a cutter on Friday evening, January 11th, was buried last Saturday afternoon, a large number of relatives and friends attending the funeral, many of our business places being closed during the  services.

T.P. Halstead

Afton Enterprise, April 30, 1891

In our last issue we spoke of the illness of Presiding Elder T.P. Halstead.  Today we are called upon to chronicle his death, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S.E. Carrington, Wednesday afternoon last.  Shortly after the recent session of the Wyoming Conference at Waverly, Mr. Halsted who was re-appointed Presiding Elder of this district, contracted a severe cold, which developed into pneumonia.  He continued to fail, and despite the fact that everything was done to bring health back to the deceased body, his friends could see that their efforts were unavailing, and at last the Master whom he had been serving for so many years, called him Home.  Sad, indeed was the news of his death, and as the tidings were sent forth over the wires, more than one person dropped a silent tear, and every minister in his district felt they had lost a true friend.  In speaking of Mr. Halsted we have no fear of over estimating his character as an earnest worker in the Lord's vineyard.  Always ready to do his duty, no matter under  what  difficulties, he  won for himself an enviable reputation wherever he was located.  Self sacrificing, generous, a perfect gentleman, kind hearted and true, it is no wonder he was always popular among his brethren, and as more than one minister  said "'his visits were like  the rays of sunlight on a cloudy day."  No obstacle  was too great for him to overcome to do his Master's calling and when his wife's health failed and he was obliged to spend the greater share of his time at her side, the true character of the man presented itself.  Tender as a child, his loving heart strove for her comfort, and by the grace of God he was able to provide her with many things for her enjoyment.  Mr. Halsted was born at Stockbridge, N.Y., in 1830, and entered the ministry at the age of 26 years  His first charge was at Bainbridge, in 1856, and since then he has been located as follows:  1859-60, Plymouth; 51-52, Earlville; 63-64, East Hamilton; 65-67, Unadilla; 68-70, Oxford; 71-72, Sherburne; 73-75, Afton; 76, Guilford; 77-79, Mt. Upton; 80-82, Worcester; 83-85, Norwich; 86, Taylorville; 87; Superannuated; 88, Athens; 89, Worcester; 90-91, Presiding Elder Oneonta District, having succeeded the late Dr. Wm. Olin.  He was always successful in his ministerial labors, and many have been led to the house of God through his efforts.  Repeated revivals marked the aggressive nature of his ministrations, while the steady, unfolding spiritual life of believers showed the character of his teachings and personal influence within the church.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon.  Short services were held at the home of his daughter, where Mrs. Halsted lies an invalid, following which the remains were taken to the M.E. church, where a large number of friends had assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased.  The services were in charge of Rev. O.H. McAnulty, of Oneonta, which were  opened by singing an anthem with solo, "Lead Me Gently Home."  After singing "How Vain are all Things Below the Skies," Rev. M.S. Hard, D.D., of the Wyoming district, offered a very comforting prayer, and as he referred to his honored name of the brother lying before him, silent tears coursed down many faces.  The 38th Psalm was read by Rev. L.L. Sprague, of the Wyoming seminary, and the 90th by Rev. H.C.  McDermott, while Rev. A.F. Chaffee followed with a selection of passages.  Beautiful tributes to the memory of the departed were made by Revs. W.L. Thrope, of Waverly, J.W. Mevis, of Milford, J.B. Sumner, of Owego district, Thomas Harroun, of Binghamton district, and O.H. McAnulty, of Oneonta district.  A large number of ministers from this district were present, and the following from other districts; Revs. M.S. Hard, J.B. Sumner, Thos. Harroun, Geo. M. Colvill, A.M. Crydenwise, A.J. VanCleft, E.B. Olmstead, J.G. Eckman and H.C.McDermott. The following clergymen acted as bearers:  B.P. Ripley, E. Kilpatrick, W.T. Blair, C.H. Hayes, C.B. Personeous and W.H. Alger.  The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge.  In the loss of Mr. Halsted this community, as well as the entire district, feel that a true Christian man has been called Home, and while we as a community are called upon to mourn his loss, we are not unmindful of the fact that his death will be more severely felt by the invalid widow, sorrowing daughter, and aged father, but while they are thus bowed in grief what a comfort it must be to them to know that the Master can say "well done, true and faithful servant."

[Note:  Transcription on stone in Glenwood Cemetery reads as follows:

Rev. T.P. Halstead Born Sep. 11, 1830 Died Apr. 22, 1891 Lina Merrell His Wife Born Mar. 18, 1834 Died Dec. 24, 1900 HALSTEAD

Golden medallion in ground at base of stone:  United Methodist Pastor