Obituaries (October 12)

Margaret (Quinn )Colman

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1905

 

Margaret (Quinn) Colman

 

At her home in Dunmore, Pa., Wednesday of last week occurred the death of Margaret Quinn Colman, wife of John M. Colman, after a few weeks' illness of pneumonia followed by heart failure.  Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Quinn of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and was married to Mr. Colman here in 1877, in the old St. Patrick's Church.  She had many friends here who are pained to hear of her death.  Her funeral was held from St. Mary's Church at Dunmore Friday and was largely attended, many relatives and friends being present from this village.  High mass of requiem was said, Rev. Father Donnell acting as celebrant; Rev. Father E.P. McNully, deacon; Rev. Father Michael Shields, of Troy, N.Y., sub-deacon; Rev. Father D.J. Conner, of the cathedral, master of ceremonies, and in the sanctuary were Rev. Father McAndrews of Providence, and Rev. Fathers O'Rhilley and Loynett, of Scranton.  Mrs. Colman was a member of the Sacred Heart League Holy Rosary and Altar Societies of her parish.  She is survived by her husband and eight children, six sons, Patrick, Matthew, Edward, John, Andrew and Frank and two daughters, Mary and Josephine, all of that city.  She also leaves four brothers, Frank Quinn, of Utica; Thomas Quinn of Buffalo; John and Christopher Quinn, of Norwich and two sisters, Mary and Kate Quinn, of Norwich.

 

Gilman Moses Caswell

1828 - 1908

Gilman Moses Caswell, one of our town's oldest and best known citizens, died suddenly at his home on Caswell St., Wednesday morning Oct. 14, 1908, at 5 o'clock after a brief illness of only three hours.  Death was due to pleuralgia of the heart to which he had been subject for many years.  The deceased was 80 years old, the last one of the family of seven children of the late Moses and Abigail Caswell.  He was born in Alexandria, N.H., Apr. 16, 1828, coming to this place with his parents when only eight years of age and with the exception of five years spent in California in the early fifties, Afton [Chenango Co., NY] has been his home the greater part of his life.  Mr. Caswell for many years was extensively engaged in the lumber business and interested in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town in which he lived.  Some ten years ago because of failing health he retired from active business life.  He was married in 1862 to Eugenia H. Ferguson, who survives.  Six children were born to them.  Two sons and four daughters, S.G. Caswell, Etna F.R. Caswell, Danby; Mrs. G.T. Tanber, Walton; Mrs. G.B. Raymond, Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. F.L. Horton, Nineveh; Bertha, the youngest daughter and wife of J.E. Humiston died two years ago.  Then for the first time the family circle was broken, now another loved one has gone--How much he will be missed in the home by the wife at whose side he has walked nearly half a century--How much by the children and grandchildren as from time to time they come back to the old home.  His children and ten grandchildren were all present at the funeral, which was held from the Caswell home Saturday at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Burge A. Gates of the Baptist church officiated and spoke from the words found in Eccl., 1-4.  The burial was in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].

 

J. Handy Smith

Cheuango Union, January 30, 1890

J. Handy Smith, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], who was taken ill with the grip Sunday morning of last week, died of Typhoid pneumonia, which followed, Tuesday.  His little four-year-old daughter, who had been ill for a long time, died only about an hour and a half before the death of her father.  The double funeral took place Thursday.

 

Sidney Record, January 23, 1890

A most painful and very distressing sight was visible on Grand street [Sidney, NY], last Tuesday afternoon.  On both sides of the door to the Handy Smith residence were suspended two badges of mourning, one white and the other black.  They bore silent testimony to the great grief of a lone, heart broken widow and fond mother from whom the relentless messenger, Death, had robbed her husband and also her only child.  For ten long weeks of anguish, poor Mrs. Smith tenderly nursed her little Blanche, praying as only a mother's heart can pray, that her only offspring might yet be spared to her.  But God willed otherwise.  Little Blanche, the light of her mother's heart, passed away to the better land where pain is never known.  She died at about 3 o'clock, and at about 4 o'clock, her father, Mr. Joseph Handy Smith, also died.  His sickness was a brief one, and death came with appalling swiftness.  last Saturday noon, he took to his bed and suffered severely from typhoid pneumonia.  In less than forty-eight hours his case became hopeless, and in three days he died.  Mrs. Smith has the undivided sympathy of every person in this place in her great affliction.  The double funeral will take place today from the residence on Grand st., and the cortege will proceed to the Congregational church, where the services will be held at 3 p.m.  The interment will take place in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].

 

Mrs. John Day

Chenango Union, January 30, 1890

 Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The entire community mourn the death of Mrs. John Day, a kind Christian woman, an active member of the Baptist church, and a devoted wife and mother.  Pneumonia, following the prevailing disease finished the dread work in less than a week.  Never before has the entire community been swept as now, with the dreaded grippe.  It is impossible for the doctors to answer all the calls.  Amidst it all, people are every night coming to the Great Physician for healing of soul and body.

Chenango Union, February 6, 1890

The funeral of Mrs. John Day was largely attended, January 29th, an evidence of the high estimation in which she was held by the community.  The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Whalen, assisted by Rev. H.N. Sabin.  The white lilies on the casket were fitting emblems of the pure Christian life which had just ended, and the theme of the discourse, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," seemed to rob the grave of its gloom.  Mrs. Day was the first of twelve sisters to meet and conquer the last enemy./  Ten of her sisters were present at her funeral.  The afflicted family and church have the deep sympathy of all.

 

Amos A. Goodale

Chenango Union, January 30, 1890

Amos A. Goodale, aged seventy years, died at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], Tuesday morning.  He was for many years connected with staging in the Mohawk Valley, and for the past fifteen years had charge of the Spring House stages at Richfield Springs.  He was known to every visitor at the Springs as "Beecher," his resemblance to the eminent clergyman being very striking.  He had a remarkable memory of faces, always recognizing those whom he had ever met.  He was the oracle of the Spring House, always consulted as to the weather, the most pleasant drives, etc.

 

Mary Hammond Houck

Chenango Union, January 30, 1890

Mrs. Mary Houck, widow of Ezra W. Houck, a former well known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the residence of her son, Robert Houck, at St. Joseph, Missouri, on Thursday last, aged seventy-two years.  Mrs Houck was a sister to the late Samuel R. Hammond, Mrs. Burr B. Andrews and Mrs. James Ransford.  She resided here for many years, until about five years ago, when she removed west with her son.  Her remains arrived here Sunday evening, accompanied by her son, and were taken to the residence of H.J. Daniels. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Henry D. Stebbins.