Obituaries (September 3)

David Westcott

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1902

David Westcott

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  David Westcott an old-time Norwich merchant, died in Utica on Friday morning, the 26th ult., at the home of his son, Albertus J. Westcott.  Mr. Westcott was the son of Joseph W. and Esther Westcott and was born in East Killington, Conn., November 11, 1818.  Very early in his life he came with his parents to this State and settled in the town of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].  His father engaged in farming, in which pursuit he also engaged for a short time before going to White Store and conducting the general store which gave that settlement its name.  Afterwards he was in the same business in Mount Upton for two years before coming to Norwich, and carried on business in a store in Broad street, near the stand now occupied by N.D. Weikheizer.  He lived in what is now the Reed house, on Hayes street.  In 1863 his store with others was burned, and in the following year he superintended the building of the present brick block extending from the Miller corner store south to the Holmes store, now occupied by Weikheizer.  About the year 1865 Mr. Westcott moved to Utica, and for a number of years carried on a flour and feed business and became well known in that city as a prosperous business man.  He made profitable investments in real estate and retired from active business life about 30 years ago.  Some 10 years ago Mr. Westcott came back to Norwich and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. James St. Lawrence.  About three years ago he returned to Utica to make his home with his son, but had divided his time in visiting between the two places.  Last May, which on a visit here, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he had not fully recovered when he went back to Utica a month ago. Shortly after his return to that city he was taken with an attack of pleurisy and failed rapidly.  Deceased was a member of no church or society but was essentially a home man. In politics he was a staunch Democrat, but had never held or sought a public office.  In 1829 Mr. Westcott was united in marriage with Miss Polly Winsor, and in 1889 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Utica.  Mrs. Westcott died in Norwich December 28, 1893.  Besides his son, Albertus, and his two granddaughters, in Utica, Mr. Westcott is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James St. Lawrence and Mrs. Esther Miner, of this village. G. Edward Carpenter, now of New York, and Mrs. Frank H. Grant of Norwich, are grandchildren. The remains were brought to Norwich and interred in Mount Hope Cemetery beside those of his deceased wife, on Monday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev. W.D. Benton, at the home of the daughter, Mrs. James St. Lawrence corner of Cortland and Canasawacta streets, at 2:30 o'clock.

Hugh Gaffney

1827 - 1896

Hugh Gaffney died Tuesday morning at his home on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], at the age of 69 years.  He was born in Ireland and came to this country in 1846.  The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock, with interment in Guilford cemetery [Sunset Hill]. The Grand Army, of which he was a member took charge of the services.  Hugh Gaffney enlisted in Co. A, 114th N.Y.V. in July 1862, and was discharged for disability in May 1865 at McKim's hospital, Baltimore.

Eli Prince

1830 - 1897

The death of Eli Prince, a life-long resident of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], occurred Friday afternoon at his home two miles above the village, upon the west side of the river.  Mr. Prince had been in feeble health for several months prior to his death, suffering from an affection of the kidneys which terminated in a paralytic condition the last few weeks of his life.  The deceased was born June 1st, 1830, and was the second of the large family of thirteen children of the parents, Czar and Anna Skeel Prince.  He was married in 1876 to Mrs. Mary Hackett who survives him. There were no children.  Mr. Prince had always resided upon the farm where he died, the grandfather coming from Connecticut in 1805, settling upon the land which had not been cleared and laying the foundation for the present handsome property. the grandparents were succeeded in ownership by the son Czar, the father of the deceased. The father's home was an ideal one in the happiness of its members and the generous hospitality offered socially.  It was the center of much gayety forty years ago.  Mr. Prince left one sister, Mrs. Smith, wife of Judge A.P. Smith of Cortland, and seven brothers, one of whom, C. Prince resides in Bainbridge.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a communicant, and attended by the masons in a body.  the Rev. Mr. Cresser, the Rector, officiated at the church service and the Masons conducted the burial ceremonies.  The remains were interred in St. Peter's churchyard [Bainbridge, NY].

Pharos Price

Sidney Record, January 19, 1933

Pharos Price died at his home in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, 14th, at 10 o'clock, aged 76 years.  Mr. Price was the son of Matthew and Amy Burch Price and was born on the same farm where his death occurred, having spent his entire life there.  he was the youngest of a family of ten children and the last to survive.  Mr. Price was a member of the Methodist church in Masonville and later in Bennettsville, where he served as superintendent of the Sunday school and also trustee of the church   The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the funeral chapel of Colwell brothers, Bainbridge. The service was conducted by the Rev. Edwin R. Holden, pastor of the Congregational church of Sidney, and burial was made in the family plot at Bennettsville.  Mr. Price is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. George Winnie of Sidney; a granddaughter, Mrs. Clyde Huyck, also of Sidney, besides several nieces.

Pvt. James Telford

Sidney Enterprise, August 24, 1944

Official word from the War Department, received at Walton Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Telford Park, reveal the death of their son, Pvt. James Telford, killed in action in France August 6.  Pvt. Telford, among the youngest men to enter the service a year ago, went into service Aug. 16, 1943.  He had been overseas but a short time.  He crossed the English channel with some of the first troops to establish a foothold on the French coast.  Action came fast after that.  July 31, Pvt. Telford's parents had their last letter form him.  He told of tough going with the Allied armies forging ahead form the channel coast.  He was back from the front, he said, all o.k. and enjoying a rest period.  Pvt. Telford was born in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  He attended Walton schools and his entire life was spent there.  Besides his parents a brother, Howard Telford of Walton, survives.