Obituaries (October 2)

Elbert J. Smith

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1904

 

 

Elbert J. Smith

1849 - 1904

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his residence on Sheldon street Sunday evening occurred the death of Elbert J. Smith, aged 54 years.  Death followed an illness of several months from cancer of the stomach caused, it is supposed, by a strain sustained about a year and a half ago.  Mr. Smith was a son of the late Joseph W. and Lydia S Smith.  He was born in Norwich October 29, 1849, and had spent all of his life here, receiving his education in the Norwich Academy, assisting meanwhile in his father's meat market.  Upon the death of his father he continued in the same line of business in company with his brother, Adelbert.  Their grandfather, Willard Smith, is said to have been the first man to sell meat in Norwich, starting in that business over 100 years ago.  For 29 years the grandsons had conducted the business at the present stand.  When he was a boy Mr. Smith became a skillful player of a snare drum and was one of the best players in that instrument in this section of the country.  For years he had been a member of the Norwich band.  he was a member of the Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows and of the Whaupaunaucau tribe of Red Men.  He was a man of quiet, but genial disposition and was a respected citizen.  Mr. Smith was happily married 29 years ago June 16 last, to Miss Mary Burns of this village, who survives him.  He is also survived by three sons, Albert, Floyd and Willard; by two brothers, Adelbert L. of Norwich, and Hiram of Warren, Pa.; and by two sisters, Mrs. Walter C. Case and Mrs. Andrew Bosworth, of this village.  Funeral services were held from his late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. John L. Ray officiating.  The Norwich band, the Red Men and the Odd Fellows attended in a body, the ritualistic service of the latter being used at the burial in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Thomas Boyce

Chenango Telegraph, May 18, 1859

The Worcester, Mass, Daily Spy of the 9th, contains the following relative to the family of Mr. Boyce, who died in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] two or three weeks since:  The death of Mr. Thomas Boyce, formerly of Worcester County, in Chenango County, N.Y., at the advanced age of 93 years, was noticed in the Spy of Saturday.  He belonged to that branch of Scotch Irish immigrants who, early in the last century, settled in Worcester, and many of whose descendants now occupy that portion of the town of Rutland called "Dublin."  They suffered much from the unreasonable and wicked prejudices of their neighbors.  A church which they attempted to build, of the Presbyterian faith, was destroyed at night by a tumultuous mob, in which says Lincoln's History of Worcester, "persons of consideration and respectability" took a leading part.  A portion of them, driven away by persecution, founded the town of Pelham, in Hampshire County; the rest conquered the jealousy with which they were at first regarded, by the influence of their simple virtues and sterling worth  Mr. Boyce left Worcester County nearly half a century ago, yet many of our older citizens will remember the family as they were at the time when all within a circuit of twenty miles were regarded as neighbors.

Anna M. (Doughty) French

Chenango Union, January 2, 1890

The painful intelligence reached here Tuesday morning, of the death of Mrs. George S. French of Middletown [Orange Co., NY], nee Miss Anna M. Doughty, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred Monday night, from childbirth  Deceased was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doughty, of this village.  But little more than a year ago she was united in marriage with George S. French, of Middletown, and entered upon her duties in her new home with bright prospects for the future, now so suddenly dispelled. She was a most estimable young lady, beloved by a large circle of friends, who will sincerely mourn her early death.  Her bereaved husband and parents have the sympathies of all in their affliction.

Mary Farrell

Chenango Union, January 2, 1890

Intelligence has been received of the death of Mrs. Mary Farrell, widow of Rev. Isaac Farrell, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred at the residence of her son, J.D. Farrell, in Beaver precinct, Nebraska, December 5th.  Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Milo McCarty and Mrs. William B. Crandall, of this place [Norwich, NY].  She is kindly remembered by many of our older residents  her age was eighty-seven years.

Merle Lee Follett

1894 - 1940

It was with deep regret that this community learned of the death of Merle L. Follett, a long time and highly respected resident, which occurred last Friday evening about nine o'clock.  Merle, as he was known by his scores of friends, was born on a farm just west of Palisade [NB] and had continued to make this community his home throughout  his lifetime.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, and from the large number in attendance, who were present to pay their last respects to a departed friend, speaks for itself in the  high esteem in which he was held by the residents of this community. 

Merle Lee Follett was born January 11, 1894, near Palisade, Nebraska in Hayes county, and departed this life June 14, 1940, at the age of 46 years, 5 months and three days.  On November 15, 1916, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Sailors at McCook, Nebraska.  To this union one child, Evelyn Vaughneta, was born.  The deceased spent his entire life in and around Palisade.  The past twelve years he lived in Beverly, Nebraska, where he was employed by Krotter's as a dealer in grain and lumber until illness forced his retirement.  His open-mindedness and fairness in business won him many friends who held him in high esteem.  In spite of many months of intense suffering, Merle always remained cheerful and uncomplaining.  As a devoted husband and father, his thoughts were always for the welfare of his family and mother, with whom he lived since December 1939 when he was brought to her home in Palisade to be near medical aid.  But in spite of all that loving hands and skill could do the Spirit returned to its Maker.  He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife; one daughter, Mrs. Jake Schlager of Culbertson; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Estella Follett of Palisade' a sister Mrs. Henry Egle of Stratton' and one brother, Floyd of Palisade; and other relatives and a host of friends.  His father and two brothers preceded him in death.  Funeral services were conducted from the home of his mother on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Chris Egle in charge and burial was made in the Palisade cemetery.  Pallbearers were five brother-in-laws Reese Sailors, Guy Sailors, Claude Sailors, Colonel Sailors, Henry Egle, and Mac Abbuhl.  Music was furnished by Mrs. C.M. Bosley of Palisade, Elliott Wellett of Trenton and Mrs. Nora Hunt of Palisade, pianist.  Hunt's Burial Service was in charge of arrangements.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, May 18, 1859

 

MARBLE:  In Milwaukee, Wednesday, May 11, of consumption, Miss Catharine M. Marble, of New Berlin, Chenango Co., n.Y., aged 19 years.

FERRY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 10, Paul Ferry, aged 79 years.

BURLISON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] April 17, Azor Burlison, aged 74 years.

WARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] April 28, Mrs. Lurana Ward, aged 83 years.

WELLS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] April 30, Mrs. Sally Wells, aged 68 years.

NEWTON:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] March 17, Mrs. Lydia Newton, aged 51 years.

KITTREDGE:  At New Haven, Oswego Co., N.Y., May 2d, Charlotte Helena Kittredge.

HEWIT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Lewis Hewit, aged about 19 years.

WINSLOW:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 4, Mrs. Hepsey Winslow, aged about 72 years.