Burdette Belden
Utica Saturday Globe, May 1915
Burdette Belden
1857 - 1915
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Burdette Belden, of this city, died Saturday at the Brunswick Home in Amityville, where he had been under treatment. His age was 58 years. The remains were brought to his home on Lee avenue, where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. W.H. Webb of Plymouth officiating, and burial being made at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. Deceased was born near Chenango Lake and had been a resident of Norwich and neighborhood all of his life. He is survived by his wife, Alice Belden, and eight children, Mrs. William Davis and Mrs. Viola Brooker, of Norwich; Mrs. Nettie Ryan, of Norwich, Mrs. Jennie Hogaboom, of Kirk; Mrs. Eunice Wheeler, of Norwich; Miss Flora Belden and Leon and Manley Belden, of this city.
Corydon Burlison
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Corydon Burlison, an esteemed citizen of this town [Coventryville, Chenango Co., NY] died very suddenly on Wednesday at midnight. The cause of his death was thought to be heart disease. The funeral was held on Friday at 10 a.m. at his late residence, Rev. Mr. Thurston, of Coventry, conducting the services. A large number attended the funeral. Mr. Burlison leaves a widow but no children to mourn him. He was 68 years old.
Perry Medbury
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Perry Medbury, formerly of Company A, 56th Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday, from a gunshot wound received at the second battle of Bull Run in 1862. Sunday. Dr. Lewis A. Van Wagner assisted by Drs. H.C. Lyman and B.A. Church, removed a portion of the thigh bone, which was found to be greatly enlarged. Monday afternoon Dr. Van Wagner completed the examination and found the bullet embedded in the thigh bone about four inches from the hip joint. A photograph of the parts with the ball in place has been taken. The bullet first struck the watch of the deceased, which probably broke the force so that it did not break the thigh bone, but only splintered it. The deceased was a member of Plumb Post, No. 493, G.A.R. and drew a pension of $50 per month.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 21, 1889
The funeral of the late Perry Medbury, aged 59 years, a member of Company A, 56th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, took place from the home of his son, Mr Arthur Medbury, at 2 P.M. Thursday, Rev. Thomas Ainshe Stevenson officiating. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Mix, Dr. Bouton, and Prof. J. Frank Crowell, sang impressively "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee," with zither accompaniment. His remains were deposited in the beautiful Quarter burial ground by his comrades of Plumb Post No. 439, G.A.R. Mrs. L.A. Reynolds, a friend of the family, and who lost a brother in the war, prepared some very charming floral designs.
Rufus S. Mills
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Rufus S. Mills died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] September 13th. He was a son of Alson and Kitty Mills and always resided in Guilford. The Oxford Times says of him--For many years he has been a consistent and active member of Christ church and was also a prominent vestry man of that church, ever ready to do his part in any good work. Several months ago his health began to fail, and he has gradually grown weaker, until a few weeks since he was obliged to give up business Slowly but surely disease undermined the health of the once strong and stalwart man and death has brought down the loving husband, the kind, indulgent father and the faithful friend. We shall miss him in the church in the home circle and in the community. He leaves a wife, the daughter of Rev. Erastus P. Smith, and one child to mourn his early death besides many relatives and friends who have the sympathy of the community extended to them in their bereavement. May the God of the widow and the fatherless send them strength and consolation. His funeral was largely attended from the late residence in Guilford on Monday last, Rev. Mr. Lynch rector of Christ Church, officiating.
Helen Kinney Quinn
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Helen Kinney, the beloved wife of Supervisor Richard C. Quinn, died at her home in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday last. She had been ill for many months, but bore the pain of fatal disease with wonderful patience, till the end came, when she peacefully passed from this life to that better one beyond. Mrs. Quinn was the daughter of Alfred S. Kinney, Esq., a well known and popular citizen of this place, and was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] where her early years were passed. At an early age, she developed those qualities which were prophetic of the beauty and richness of her nature. In her girlhood she answered the call of her Savior and united with the Sherburne Congregational Chruch, of which she was ever after a consistent and beloved member. Twelve years ago in the bloom of young womanhood she gave her hand in marriage to Richard C. Quinn and removed with him to North Norwich. In her home there all her excellent qualities shone forth in full force. Above many, she had that rare faculty of making friends. Wherever she went she won the esteem and affection of everyone.
She was good as she was fair
No one born on earth above her
As pure in thought as angels are
To know her was to love her
Her funeral was attended Saturday afternoon from her late residence in North Norwich. There was a great outpouring of people, and the attendance was the largest ever seen in that town on a like sad occasion. Rev. C.C. Otis, pastor of the Congregational Church in this village, officiated and spoke most eloquently and feelingly. His fervent and tender words went to the hearts of the mourning friends and comforted and blessed them. She leaves her surviving, her husband and one son, besides a large circle of relatives, who in this their hour of sorrow, have the heartfelt sympathy of all. While all will miss her, they know that for her there has dawned the better life.
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