Obituaries (October 16)

Judson D. King

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1905
 

 

Judson D. King

1854 - 1905

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Judson D. King died at his boarding place in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] Thursday afternoon of last week after a few days' illness of pneumonia.  His daughter, Miss Phoebe King, of this village, attended him during his illness and the best of medical attention was given him.  Deceased was a commercial traveler, having followed that line of business for a number of years, and was well known among the traveling salesmen of the State.  he had traveled for manufacturers of implements of various kinds, for two years past representing the American Seeding Machine Company, of Springfield, O.  During that time he had made his headquarters with the Mohawk Valley Transfer and Cold Storage Company in Utica.  Mr. King was born in King Settlement in the town of North Norwich, November 9, 1854.  During most of his life he had made his home in Norwich, though his business duties compelled his presence in other places much of the time.  He was a former member of the Odd Fellows and of the Commercial Travelers' Mutual Accident Association.  He is survived by his widow, a son, Clarence, a daughter, Phoebe, two brothers, John H. King, of Norwich, and Albert E. King, of Cleveland, O., and two sisters, Mrs. George W. Sanders and Mrs. Clark Loomis, of Norwich.  His funeral was held from his late home on Brown avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. John L. Ray officiating.  A delegation of Odd Fellows attended the services, six of them acting as pall bearers.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY]

Julius A. Brown

Chenango Telegraph, April 20, 1859

An attentive friend sends us from Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] the following particulars of a fatal accident that occurred in that town on Sunday, the 17th last:  Julius A. Brown an interesting little lad aged about ten ears, son of Mr. George L. Brown, with his cousin, Jerome A. Cross, some four or five years older, and who had been residing in the family of Mr. Brown for a few weeks past, went into the chamber about 9 A.M., for the purpose of placing the clothing of young Cross in his trunk, as he was going to leave for his home on the morrow.  Young Cross had in his trunk a short rifle, which they had taken out and were examining or playing with, and which was loaded with a very large slug or piece of lead, but which, as young Cross says, had no cap on.  By some means or other, however, it was discharged while in the hand of young Cross, the charge striking his cousin (who was about four feet distant, and both in a kneeling position) on the left cheek, where it entered, fracturing the jaw, and passing out at the back of the neck near the middle line.  The little fellow lived about an hour and a half, but never spoke, and died not seeming to recognize anyone.

Samuel Crandall

Chenango Telegraph, May 1, 1859

We are indebted to Coroner Day for the proceedings of an inquest held by him on the body of Samuel Crandall, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who was found dead in his house on Thursday morning last.  The deceased was a man of intemperate habits, and on Wednesday night was seen by the neighbors crawling upon his hands and knees into the back door of his house, where, being a bachelor, he lived alone.  Not making his appearance the next morning, an entrance to the house was made through a window, and Crandall was found lying on his face at the foot of the hall stairs, dead, and with a bruise on the side of the head, beneath and around which bruise Dr. Beecher, who  made an examination, found the brain considerably congested.  Verdict of the jury in accordance with these facts.  Deceased was fifty or fifty-five years old.

Dr. George A. Thayer

Bainbridge Republican, February 4, 1887

Dr. George A. Thayer, of Binghamton [Broome Co.,  NY], about 60 years of age, while in the act of setting a broken arm, Tuesday, suddenly threw up his hands and fell over backwards. he did not stir after he fell, and it is supposed that death was instantaneous.  Apoplexy is thought to be the cause.

Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, February 5, 1887

Dr. George A. Thayer, ex-mayor of the city of Binghamton, dropped dead about four o-clock, Monday afternoon.  He had been called to attend a man injured by falling through an elevator, and while pulling on the man's broken arm, the doctor suddenly fell back dead.  he was 57 years of age and noted for his benevolence.  The Dr. was a brother of Mr. Chas. M. Thayer of Middlefield, and was well and favorably known by many of our citizens.  He was born near this village.

Broome Republican, February 3, 1887

Dr. George A. Thayer dropped dead Monday while standing over a patient.  No summons to a physician could be more sudden or unexpected.  Dr. Thayer came to Binghamton when he was a young medical practitioner, and spent many years with us healing the sick and doing good.  He stepped into a large and profitable practice from the start.  But while he was working for pay, and making money, he did a very large amount of professional work among poor people for nothing, and with no expectation of reward, except to gratify his love of assisting those who are unable to overcome the ills of adverse circumstances.  It almost seemed to be a business rule with him to not collect a bill from a person who could not pay it as well at he could afford to lose it.  A summons to attend a pauper was a cheerfully responded to as a summons to attend a capitalist, and one received as close attention and as much skill as the other.  In his death the poor have lost not only a good friend, but a valuable friend.  When such [a death occurs] mourners are many and sincere.  In many a humble household the memory of Dr. Thayer will be cherished among the saints who have walked the earth only to relieve suffering.  He was liberal and upright in other transactions.  Whatever he worshiped or did not worship, it must be said of him that he was constructed on too broad a gauge to ever worship the dollar, or to bow down or even take off his hat to the golden calf.  Dr. Thayer had a big soul behind a rough speech and non-conventional manners.  He seemed to be indifferent to popularity, but the best side of his nature was known and abundantly appreciated, not withstanding his great indifference about having it known.  His charitable deeds were so many that they must come together and cover the ground on which he worked.  For these his memory will long be cherished, and those who will miss him most will long mourn a friend of great value.

Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, April 6,  1859

WINSOR:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, Stephen Winsor, aged 73.

COLE:  in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 15, Mrs. Cole, wife of Leonard Cole.

PACHIN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] March 17th, John Pachin, aged 79.

DAVIS:  At New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY] March 27, Benj. Davis, aged 81.

WILLARD:  At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Lydia May Willard, in the 5th year of her age.

HYDE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, Lydia J., daughter of Charles P. and Harriet M. Hyde, aged 9 months.

DALRYMPLE:  In Marlboro, Mass., in the 17th ult., Mrs. Isabella B. Dalrymple, eldest daughter of Joseph Baker, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], aged 46 years.  Dear Sister, thou art gone to meet thy first born who hast only proceeded thee to the realms of eternal bliss.  Yes, sister; Klnn[?] has gone before, that she may welcome her mother home.  Kind parents, your affections have been again smitten; thy eldest child has gone to Heaven, and is waiting to congratulate the friends left behind, as they severally arrive at the bourne of all those who love their Heavenly Father.  Brothers and sisters, our circle is again broken; let us all strive to exemplify our faith in Christ, making it a living faith, through works, as faithfully as did she who has been called from earth to Heaven.