Obituaries (October 8)

Robert F. Merrill

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1905

 

 

Robert F. Merrill

1820 - 1905

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Robert F. Merrill, a well-known and respected resident of this village, died at his home on Mitchell street Tuesday morning, aged 84 years.  In November last he fell and broke his hip and although he partly recovered from the effects of the injury he never fully regained his health, the shock being too great for him to overcome at his advanced age.  Deceased was born at Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., Y], August 2, 1820.  He resided there during his early life following the business of cheese making.  He was also engaged later in the same business factory for some years.  Since coming to Norwich about 25 years ago he had not been actively engaged in business.  Mr. Merrill is survived by two brothers, Sidney T. and Ralph Edwin Merrill, of Sherburne; two sisters, Cynthia Merrill and Mrs. Cyrus Cook, residing in the town of Sherburne; one nephew, Clinton Merrill, of Norwich, and one niece, Mrs. C.J. Pratt, of New Berlin.  Deceased was a brother of the late Dwight Merrill.  His funeral was attended from his late home Thursday afternoon.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Alfred Olendorf

Chenango Union, July 31, 1873

On the 12th last, C.W. Olendorf, Esq., of this village [Norwich, NY], received a telegram announcing that his brother Alfred was dangerously ill at Hunt's Half-Way House, between Dunkirk and Fredonia.  Taking the first train, he arrived a few hours after the death of his brother, and took charge of the remains, which were on Monday conveyed to Forestville [Chautauqua Co., NY], and laid beside those of his wife and child.  The deceased was for a number of years employed upon the Erie Railroad, in various capacities, and was favorably known to the traveling public, as a faithful official and a genial companion.  His age was 42 years.

John Winton

Chenango Union, July 31, 1873

John Winton, one of the oldest inhabitants of this town [Morris, Otsego Co., NY] died on Monday, July 21st, at the advanced age of 91 years, 2 months and 2 days.  Mr. Winton came to this town with his parents about the time he was fourteen years old, and settled some three miles below the village on the east side of the Butternut Creek, and has resided in the town ever since.  for the last few years he has lived with his son, John L. Winton, in this village.  Sixty years ago  Mr. Winton carried the mails on horseback, starting from this town on Sunday nights for Cooperstown, thence to Richfield Springs, to Utica, to Norwich to Oxford to Unadilla, thence home to Morris, occupying the entire week in carrying the mails in all these places and the post offices between them.  Doubtless there are many aged people along the routes he used to travel, who will remember Mr. Winton, when on horse back he entered the villages blowing his tin horn, notifying the country within the sound of his horn, that the weekly mail had arrived.  He continued this service for about twelve years, and then settled down to a farmer's life.  What changes have there been wrought during the life of this man. he always enjoyed the confidence and respect of his fellow men.  For the last six years he was a great sufferer to mind and body.  Thus one after another, our fathers are passing over to the other side.--Morris Chronicle.

D.A. Olendorf

Afton Enterprise, February 6, 1896

D.A. Olendorf, who has been receiving treatment at the state hospital in Binghamton, died at that institution Monday, aged 38 years.  Deceased was a son of Jas. M. Olendorf, and had been a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  He leaves a wife but no children.  The remains were brought to Afton on Train No. 6 Tuesday, and the funeral will be held from the home of his father Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Afton Enterprise, February 13, 1896

The funeral of D.A. Olendorf, notice of whose death appeared in our last issue, was held from the home of his father J.M. Olendorf, last Thursday afternoon, Rev. C.B. Personeus officiating.  The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Olendorf and Mrs. Jennie Olendorf wish to express their hearty thanks to their friends and neighbors for the expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement; also for the beautiful flowers.

Newell B. Williams

Afton Enterprise, June 6, 1940

Newell B. Williams, 77 years old, long a prominent resident of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died Tuesday morning in The Afton Hospital.  He is survived by his widow, Nellie Olendorf Williams, two sons, Guy Williams of Deposit and Ernest Williams, two grandsons, Sandford Williams of Harpursville and Kingdon Williams of Elmira and two granddaughters, Constance and Carol Ann Williams of Deposit.  He was a member of Afton Lodge 360 F&A.M., Vallonia Chapter, Malta Commandery, and Kalurah Shrine of Binghamton.  A private prayer service will be held at his home at 1:30 o'clock, followed by services at the Methodist church in Harpursville at 2 o'clock, Friday, E.S.T.  The Rev. C.J. Sabin will officiate.  Burial will be in Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co.,  NY].  Afton lodge 360 F.&A.MJ. will have charge of the service at the grave.

 

 Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 3, 1872

GLOVER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st, Ann, wife of James A. Glover, aged 79 years.

CHUBBUCK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 11th, Mrs. Jennett Chubbuck, aged 91 years and 10 months.

CRAIN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27th, Mr. Amaziah Crain, aged 73 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st, Mr. Russel Weaver, aged 75 years and 11 months.

WILLCOX:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 27th, Lillie A., daughter of Albert S. and Lovenda Willcox, aged 3 years and 8 months.

CURTIS:  In KIng Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, Helen May, only daughter of John and Ella M. Curtis, aged 4 years, 8 months and 19 days.

HALL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18th, Mrs. Harriet Hall, widow of the late Solomon Hall, aged 65 years.