Obituaries (June 14)

Cornelius N. Vosburgh

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1914

 

Cornelius N. Vosburgh

1834 - 1914

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Cornelius N. Vosburgh, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.J. Hicks, on Silver street, Monday, was the son of Peter and Catherine Vosburgh, and was born in the town of German, July 12, 1834.  When a young man of 22 years, he came to Norwich and had ever since made his residence here.  During his active years he engaged in the teaming business, a portion of the time in partnership with William Rice and later alone.  He also sold flagging and building stone.  Before the days of the railroad.  Mr. Vosburgh was one of several teamsters who hauled freight regularly between Chenango Forks, the nearest railroad point, and Norwich.  The deceased married Miss Jennie Williams of Norwich, about 53 years ago.  Her death occurred three years since.  An only daughter, Mrs. E.J. Hicks, survives.  Other immediate relatives are his brother, Sanford Vosburgh, of German, and two sisters, Mrs. R.B. Hakes, of Albion, and Mrs. E.J. Raymond, of McDonough.  Funeral services were held from the residence of his daughter Thursday afternoon, Rev. A.R. Burke officiating.

 

Dennis Ballou

Chenango Union, October 31, 1872

In Plymouth, Chenango Co., N.Y., October 20th, 1872, Dennis Ballou, Esq., aged 73 years.  He was born in Richmond, Cheshire Co., N.H., December 16th, 1798, and removed with his parents, when a boy, to Cortland County, N.Y., passing along what is now called the turnpike from Smyrna to Otselic, when it was all a wilderness, with the exception of a very few clearings and log dwellings.  Left fatherless while young, and among strangers,  his nobility of character and firmness for the right made him many friends.  He began business for himself by teaching in the public schools.  Removed to Plymouth about 1824, engaging in the shoe and leather business; was soon elected to a town office, and for a long term of years served the people in some capacity as town officer.  Early in life he united with the Baptist Chruch, and lived a faithful member.  Although his last illness was long and severe, no word of complaint or murmuring fell from his lips.  He has gone to rest.  A family have lost a kind father; the church a faithful worker; society an honored member; the party of freedom and equal rights for all, a firm supporter.

 

John H. Ferguson

Chenango Union, July 7, 1898

John H. Ferguson, whose death was announced in last week's paper, was born at Truxton, N.Y [Cortland Co.]., November 2, 1858.  His early life was spent at Truxton and Homer.  About 1881 he came to Norwich and has been engaged in the different hotels in the village most of the time since then.  He was for a number of years at the Eagle and American.  About five years ago he entered into partnership with A.T. Nash, of this village, and for two years ran the Daniels House at Sherburne.  Recently he has been employed at Oxford, first at the St. James and more recently at the Hotchkiss House. The funeral was held in this village Saturday afternoon, under Masonic auspices.  About sixty members of Norwich lodge escorted the remains to the cemetery where the Masonic burial service was said.  Mr. Ferguson leaves a widow, formerly Miss Sarah L Skinner of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Frank Lewis

Chenango Union, July 7, 1898

After months of suffering, Frank Lewis, senior partner of the jewelry firm of Lewis & Dimmick, died at his residence on Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday morning.  Mr. Lewis was born at Orangeville, this state, in 1832.  He spent the early part of his life in that place, being prominent in its affairs and serving the town as Supervisor during the civil war.  In 1878 he removed to Warsaw where he engaged in business, and in 1883 came to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where has since resided.  For several years his health has not permitted him to give much attention to business and he has generally spent the winter months south.  In 1855 he married Julia A. Bristol, who with one daughter, Miss Mary E. Lewis, survives him.  Mr. Lewis was a member of Norwich lodge.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 31, 1872

 

COURTNEY:  At the residence of her brother-in-law, R.M. Sholes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26th, Mrs. Abby Courtney, aged 37 years and 10 months.

 

BEACH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28th, Miss Ella M. Beach, aged 17 years.

 

MEAD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 10th, Mr. Henry Mead, aged 64 years.

 

WHEELER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23d, Jessie [Wheeler], daughter of Ezra B. and Ambrosia Wheeler, aged 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.

 

MACK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 27th, Mr. William A. Mack, aged 47 years.

 

WILES:  At Smithville Flats, [Chenango Co., NY]Oct. 25th, Mary [Wiles], wife of John Wiles, aged 47 years.