Obituaries (October 1)

Harmon M. Cleveland

Utica Saturday Globe, October, 1901
 

 

Family of Harmon and Olivia (Comwell) Cleveland

On Wednesday morning, October 16, at his home near King's Settlement [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], occurred the death of Harmon M. Cleveland.  Mr. Cleveland was the son of John and Mary Cleveland, of Richmondville [Schoharie Co., NY], where he was born April 25, 1842.  When he was but 15 years of age he learned the trades of carpenter, painter and grainer, in which occupations he engaged until about nine years ago, when he was forced by failing health to change his vocation and took up farming.  In 1862 deceased enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Regiment Company G, Pioneer Corps, and spent over three years in the service under Gen. Lee.  At the close of the war he received an honorable discharge and returned to Richmondville--The same year he married Olivia Comwell, of Middleburg.   During his residence in Richmondville, Mr Cleveland was a member of the Lutheran Church at that place.  He was for seven years chorister in the Baptist Church at East Worcester, N.Y.  While living in Otsego county he taught vocal music during the winter months in East Worcester and New Lisbon.  Four years ago he moved to Norwich and conducted a large farm west of the village until about a year ago, when he removed to the smaller farm in King's Settlement, where he died.  His death has removed an honest and honorable man, one whose first-thought was for his family and friends whose comfort and happiness he sought until the end.  He was a husband and father who was dearly loved by his wife and children, who were in constant attendance upon him during his long sickness.  A widow and 14 children are left to mourn his loss--seven sons and seven daughters--Willard, George, Charles, Carlton, Harmon, Herbert and Grover, and Anna, Minnie, Lula, Grace and Mrs. Warren Miles of Norwich; Mrs. Will Handy and Mrs. Charles Arnold of New Berlin.  A half brother, John Stever, of East Worcester, also survives.  Funeral services were held from his late home on Saturday last.  Rev. S.J. Ford pastor of Calvary Baptist Church officiating.  The remains were taken to Morris [Otsego Co., NY] for burial.

Agnes (Shelley) Richmond

1865 - 1891

Mrs. Yale Richmond died at her home on the Norwich road on Thursday morning at 6 o'clock.  Her death has been daily expected for several weeks, her disease having been consumption.  She was much respected in the neighborhood in which she resided and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family, two children being left motherless.  The funeral was held from the house on Sunday, Rev. E.N. Sabin officiating.  Mr. and Mr Shelley, father and mother of the deceased and her brother and wife, all of Susquehanna, were present at the funeral, also a sister, Mrs. Wilsey, and her husband, of Scranton, and Arthur Preston and wife, of Delaware county, and Mrs. Harrington and daughter, of Gilbertsville.  The burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  [Note:  Unmarked burial]

Heman Woodward

Chenango Union, January 2, 1890

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Heman Woodward was attended at his late home on Tuesday afternoon, December 24.  On the previous Thursday he went out as usual to attend to work about the barn, but was stricken with paralysis, and lay, until becoming conscious.  After repeated efforts he reached the house, and for a day or two seemed to recover;  but other attacks following, his earthly life closed on Monday morning. At the time of the shock his son was not at home, and his absence from the house, which was thought to be not far from two hours, was unnoticed, it being customary for him to be out at work.  he was an old and esteemed resident of town, and a member of the 1st Congregational church at this place.  A very impressive and comforting discourse was given by Rev. A. Caldwell, who conducted the services.

Cornelia Avery

Chenango Union, January 2, 1890

Miss Cornelia Avery, daughter of the late Roswell Avery, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her niece, Mrs. George B. Riley, in Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on Tuesday of last week, and her remains were brought to this place, Friday, and deposited in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY], by the side of those of her sister Mrs. Rebecca Avery Hammond, who died at Windham, Conn., five weeks previous.

Powers Redfield

Bainbridge Republican, March 23, 1888

Died, at Tunkhannock, Pa., Thursday, March 15, 1888, Powers Redfield, aged 81 years.  Deceased was born on what is now called Dingman Hill, in this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and while a young man, moved to Pennsylvania, where he has lived nearly sixty years, returning to visit the few remaining associates of his boyhood, and the old Bainbridge hills last November for the last time.  Dr. Evans, a nephew, and Chas. Bixby, a cousin, of this village, were in attendance at the funeral, which was held on Sunday.

Peter Gibson

Bainbridge Republican, March 9, 1888

Peter Gibson, aged 84 years, died at his home near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on Monday of this week. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock.  Mr. Gibson had lived in the vicinity of Mt. Upton for many years, and by hard work and the closest economy had accumulated quite a property.  Mrs. Geo. Marsh, of this place is a daughter of the deceased.