Obituaries (October 10)

Henry Palmer Marion

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1905

 

Henry Palmer Marion

1821 - 1905

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry Palmer Marion, an old and respected resident, died at his home on Maple street Friday of last week at the age of 83.  Death was due to pneumonia with which he was stricken on the Sunday previous.  Mr. Marion was born in Preston, Conn., June 11, 1821.  During his younger years he was a school teacher and in 1854 was a member of the Connecticut State Legislature.  In 1864 he came to Norwich and for a quarter of a century or more engaged in the meat business, from which he retired about 15 years ago and had since lived in retirement.  During his active career as a citizen, he had served the village as president and the town as supervisor and assessor and always retained his interest in public affairs.  In 1852 he was married to Susan A. Riddell, of Preston, N.Y., who survives him.  They had spent more than half a century of happy married life together.  To them were born three children, Louisa M., Henry Riddell and Hattie P., now Mr. B.H. Dibble.  The son, H. Riddell, died about 13 years ago.  A brother, George W. Marion, resides in Norwich, Conn.  Mr. Marion was converted under the labors of Rev. W.W. Andrews some 52 years ago in Preston, N.Y., and with his wife united with the Methodist Episcopal Church.  When they came to Norwich to live they united with the M.E. Church in this village, where he remained a faithful member and earnest supporter of the church of his choice.  In politics he was an ardent Republican.  The funeral was largely attended at 2:30 p.m. Monday from his late home on Maple street, Rev. Wilson Treible and Rev. Samuel Moore officiating.  A quartet composed of Messrs. Burnside, Blackman, Scott and Blackman sang.  The bearers were S.M. Hand, George W. Aldrich, William Card and Myron Root.  Interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Daniel Olendorf

The Watch Tower, Cooperstown, NY, May 17, 1830

DIED--In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], on Friday evening last, Mr. Daniel Olendorf, Senior, aged 75 years, a soldier of the Revolution.  He was a native of Germany, and pressed from that country by the English when 19 years of age, and served under Gen. Burgoyne as a soldier till a few days previous to his surrender at Saratoga, when he deserted and joined Gen. Arnold.  He was taken prisoner at Fort Planck, on the Mohawk river, and taken to Niagara, by the Indians, from whom he made his escape with two other prisoners, after being with them eleven weeks, and immediately joined Gen. Willet, under whom he served till the close of the Revolution.

 

A.M. Olendorf

Afton Enterprise, May 31, 1894

Last Saturday morning as L.J. Poole, A.M. Olendorf and son, Daniel Olendorf, who reside in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] about 1 or 1-1/2 miles this side of Nineveh,  on the east side of the river, were at work in Mr. Poole's woods Mr. A.M. Olendorf was struck by a falling tree and instantly killed.  It seems that the deceased was chopping down a tree, which, in falling, split up some twenty feet or more, and in getting out of the way he mistook the direction which it would fall and got directly under it.  The unfortunate man was struck on the right shoulder, breaking one arm, both collar bones and his neck, causing instant death.  Coroner P.A. Hayes, of Afton, was immediately notified but on reaching the scene of the disaster and learning the facts, concluded that no inquest was necessary.  Deceased was fifty years of age and was highly respected by his friends and neighbors.  He leaves a wife and five children, two sons and three daughters.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, and the remains laid to rest in the Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  The Enterprise extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. 

 

The many friends of A.M. Olendorf were greatly shocked last Saturday morning to hear of his sudden death, caused by the falling of a tree.  The funeral was held at his late residence Monday afternoon, interment being made in Nineveh cemetery.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Rosina J. Olendorf

Afton Enterprise, May 25, 1922

Mrs. Rosina J. Olendorf, widow of the late James M. Olendorf, died Monday evening May 15th at nine o'clock after a short illness at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Wayland Hinman.  She was born in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 7, 1834.  Was married to James M. Olendorf Feb. 25, 1859.  To them were born three sons, Frank M., James H. and Daniel A. all of whom are deceased.  Four grandchildren survive her: Harry A. and James Wilson of Libertyville, Illinois, Mrs. Winifred Stickel of Athens, Penn. and Mrs. Wayland Hinman of Afton, New York.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at her late residence, Rev. Lathrop of the Methodist church officiating.  The pall bearers were Lawrence Hyde, Harry Carr, Walter Carr, Ralph Carr, Fred Chamberlain and Clay Wilcox, nephews of the deceased. Burial was in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].

 

James H. Van Cott

Chenango Union, February 25, 1892

James H. Van Cott, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], brother of Homer Van Cott of this village [Norwich, NY], died at his home in Guilford on Monday.  He was a farmer well known in this vicinity and very prosperous.  Some time ago he was attacked by the grip which developed into pneumonia from which he died.  He was a son of H.H. Van Cott, of Guilford, who survives him.  A wife and three daughters survive him, besides his brother Homer, and two sisters who reside in Guilford.

 

Frank Eugene Olendorf

Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, April 1915

Frank Eugene Olendorf was born at Afton, New York on April 26, 1855, and died in Libertyville [. Lake County, IL} on April 13, 1915.  He lived in Afton, N.Y., until his seventeenth year, then went to Emporia, Kansas, where he spent two years herding cattle.  At the time of the gold excitement in the Black Hills, South Dakota, he joined a wagon train which was going from Emporia to that point.  There was danger from Indians and the men were well armed and had guards out during the long trip over land.  On arriving at the gold fields, Mr. Olendorf along with the others, staked off claims and sought for hidden treasure with varied success.  He told of one long winter spent in a tent with scarcely no communication from without and provisions so scarce that the rations were doled out.  Potatoes were $2 a pound and other necessities of corresponding values.  He spent some ten years at this point then he went to Kootenal, British Columbia, in the interest of a gold placer company.  He remained two years at this point then went to the Coeurd Alenes in Idaho.  Here he was engaged in the mining business until 1898 when he went to Old Mexico.  He spent two years in prospecting in the different mining localities, finally locating at Taxco, Guerrero, a point 150 miles  out of Mexico City.  Here he was the vice president and general manager of the Aztecas Mineral Company, and general manager of the Taxco, Naranjo and Guerrero railroad which was in the course of construction.  On account of the war in Mexico, Mr. Olendorf was obliged to close operations temporarily and he and his family came to Libertyville. He was taken ill about six months ago and it proved his final illness.  Mr. Olendorf had made many friends during his short stay in Libertyville.  He was a member of the Libertyville Presbyterian church and of Afton Lodge, No. 360 F.&A.M.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.M. Allburt at 2:30 p.m. April 15, 1915, Libertyville Lodge no. 492 F.&A.M., taking charge of the services at Lakeside cemetery where the remains were laid to rest.  Mr. Olendorf leaves to mourn his loss a widow and two sons, Harry A. and Wilson J. [James Wilson], also an aged mother who resides at Afton, New York.