Obituaries (November 28)

Dewey Greenleaf

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1911

 

 

Dewey Greenleaf

1898 - 1911

Recently at his home near North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] occurred the death of Dewey Greenleaf, a young boy who was well liked and popular with all who knew him.  He was bright, cheerful and manly and his untimely death is a source of deep regret to many.  In his school work he showed ability and willingness and was a general favorite with his companions.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf, of North Pharsalia.  [Buried Kirk Cemetery, North Pharsalia, NY]  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

The Otsego Farmer, September 1, 1911

Dewey Greenleaf, the seventeen-year-old [sic] son of Richard Greenleaf of North Pharsalia, Chenango county, was taken suddenly ill Thursday morning of last week, and died before Dr. C.B. Palmiter, who was hurriedly summoned, could reach the house.  Coroner Wilcox and another physician were called and are making an investigation.  It is said that the boy had a swollen knee and that death was due to blood poisoning.

 

[As per 1900 Federal Census, Pharsalia, Chenango Co., NY:  Dewey Greenleaf was born in May 1898 and was the son of Levi D. and Mertie D. Greenleaf]

 

Almon Hopkins

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1911

 

 

Almon Hopkins

1826 - 1911

 

At Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] on Wednesday of last week Almon Hopkins died at the age of 85.  He was the son of Cyrus and Mehitable Hopkins and was born in White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] January 22, 1826.  In his young manhood he worked at his trade of tanner and later as a marble polisher for the firm of Park & Ward, of Gilbertsville.  For the last 25 years he had been a resident of  Norwich.  In 1846 he married Cornelia Elizabeth Bassett, of South New Berlin, and nine children were born to them, of whom the following survive:  Arbine A. of Kalamazoo, Mich.;  George H., of Mayville, Mich.; William S., of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Emogene E. Hart and Mrs. James Packer, of Norwich.  private funeral services were held from the residence of James Packer on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. M.D. Fuller officiating. There was a profusion of flowers from neighbors and friends of the deceased. The bearers were Fred F.P. Hall, A. Billings Packer, James Packer, of Norwich and Daniel S. Bassett of South New Berlin.  Interment was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

May (Green) Barr

1869 - 1941

Mrs. May Barr, aged 72, died suddenly at her home, 6 Berry street, at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, following a brief illness. She was the widow of Frank Barr, who died about four years ago.  Deceased was born March 14, 1869, at Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY], the daughter of Sidney Green and Mary Jane Smith Green.  She had lived in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for about 50 years.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. E.F. Bedford, a granddaughter, Bonnie Bedford, and grandson, Elmer Bedford, all of Chadwicks; also a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Barr, and two grandsons, John and William Barr, all of Norwich.  Funeral services will be held from the Breese Funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. W. Gray Jones, pastor of Broad Street Methodist church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Frank J. Barre

1859 - 1927

The death of Frank J. Barre which occurred at his home in Lawyersville [Schoharie Co., NY] shortly before three o'clock Monday July 18th removes one of the best known and most beloved men in Chenango and Schoharie Counties.  Pneumonia developed during the last few days of a five weeks illness with a bronchial cold and all that medical skill and tender nursing could do was done until he peacefully fell asleep.  Frank J. Barre was born in Kings Settlement near Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] August 18, 1859 the son of Caleb B. and Julia A. Johnson Barre.  January 22, 1878 he was united in marriage to Bertha B. Greene who died March 1st, 1882 and in this union a daughter was born, Bertha F. Richards of Houston, Texas, who came to his bedside Sunday.  March 6, 1883, he married Mina W. Smith of Holmesville, Chenango Co., where they made their home until 1905.  Here he was engaged in the lumber business and chair manufacturing.  Since 1905 he has lived in and about the vicinity of Cobleskill being a partner of the firm Barre and Woodman in the lumber contracting business later engaging in farming until his retirement in April 1922, since then he has lived at his late home in Lawyersville.  For many years he was a member of the Baptist church of Holmesville and was made a member of the I.O.O.F. of South New Berlin later transferring this membership to The Valley Lodge no. 560, I.O.O.F. of Cobleskill.  Possessed of a happy disposition and winning personality, the esteem and respect in which he was held by a host of relatives and friends was manifest in the floral tributes and largely attended funeral which was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 at his late home. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles W. Smith, pastor of the Reform church of Lawyersville. The pastor used the comforting words of John 14:1--"Let not your heart be troubled."  During the service Mr. Howard J. Curtis of Cobleskill impressively rendered the favorite hymn of the deceased--"The Old Rugged Cross."  With the relatives, neighbors and friends members of The Valley Lodge I.O.O.F. of Cobleskill attended the services at the home and Thursday morning accompanied the body to its last resting place in the South New Berlin cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The I.O.O.F. conducted the committal services at the grave at 10 o'clock.  Besides his devoted wife and daughter to whom all extend their heartfelt sympathy, Mr. Barre is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lottie M. Curtis of Somerville, N.J., who was unable to attend the funeral because of her poor health. Another sister Anna E. Cook of Wichita Falls, Texas preceded him in death by only a few months.  Among the relatives who were with him during his last illness and attended the funeral were, Mrs. E.B. Stratton, a sister-in-law, Mason A. Stratton, a nephew, both of Ridgewood, N.J., and the following nephews and nieces--Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tillapaugh of Hamden, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tillapaugh and daughters Evangeline and Ione of Norwich, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Roy K. French of Ilion, N.Y.  May it well be said "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing."