Harriet A. (Edmunds) Brownell
Utica Saturday Globe, May 1915
Harriet A. (Edmunds) Brownell
1844 - 1915
Harriet A. Edmunds, wife of James A. Brownell, died at her home in Albany [NY] Sunday, aged 71. She had been in poor health several months. Deceased was the daughter of Willard and Dorothy Edmunds and was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] March 3, 1844. July 3, 1861, she married James A. Brownell and Norwich continued to be her place of residence until 1892, when the family moved to Albany. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a woman greatly beloved and respected by those who knew her. She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. John Terwilliger, of Albany; one son, William A. Brownell, of Kingston, and a grandson, Earl Terwilliger, of Albany. A surviving sister, Miss Fern Edmonds, resides in Norwich. The body was brought to Norwich Wednesday and burial services held from Mount hope Chapel, Rev. Alfred R. Burke officiating, assisted by Rev. J.B. Wilson.
Harriet (Fisher) Fulton
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 9, 1897
This lady, long well known in our village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and held in high esteem by those fortunate enough to have met her as an acquaintance, died Sunday evening last. For some years past the solicitude of her husband and children was lovingly given her, as she suffered greatly from disease that affected her heart. Her maiden name was Harriet C. Fisher. She was born in Wharton, Leicestershire, England, December 14, 1826. When seven years old she came with her parents to this country, and received an excellent education at a seminary in Norwalk, Ohio. She became a teacher in preparatory school at Tecumseh, Michigan, the school being a branch of the University of Michigan. In January, 1853, she was married to her late husband, Dr. S.J. Fulton, then a young physician starting in his profession at Tecumseh. In 1870 she came with her husband to Norwich, and they have both lived here, with the respect of the community, until the somewhat sudden death of the doctor last December, and she has speedily followed him. Of her own family there survive Miss Ella L. Fulton, of Norwich, and the Rev. Charles A. Fulton, of a leading Baptist church in Detroit, Michigan. They have been in constant attendance on their mother for some weeks. She leaves several grandchildren. Mrs. Fulton was a woman of great capacity, and until disease compelled her to withdraw from active duty, was energetic in the work of her church and that which falls to the lot of benevolent and kind church women. In private life she was vivacious and entertaining in whatever company she appeared. She was the life of her household, and both husband and children looked to her for guidance and assistance. her devotion to them was most lovingly repaid by all of these. She was one of those unobtruding benefactors of those about her--doing her best for all--and waiting for the reward which the Bible promises those who love the Lord and their own kind. The funeral took place at the family residence on Henry street this (Tuesday) afternoon. Rev. Robert N. Martin of her own church, and Rev. Dr. Burnham, of Hamilton, officiated.
William F. Williams
The Missing Printer Dead
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 5, 1897
Thirty years ago a bright journey man printer worked in the office of the Chenango Union, at Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., where he was born and reared. His name was William F. Williams, and he was a curly-headed, sunny-faced young man. He could set type faster than any other compositor in the county, and he was fond of fun and dress. A year or two thereafter he left Norwich, and in conjunction with another printer started a little paper at Herkimer, called the Herkimer County News, which, like the good, die young. A few days ago a Trojan who worked with Williams in the Union office received the following letter from Howard D. Newton, a well known lawyer of Norwich, in regard to said Williams:
"I am anxious to find out something about a William F. Williams, who was in the Chenango Union office of this place not far from the time of the civil war. I don't know whether he went away before you were in the office, or not. Can you give me any information whatever as to him? C.H. Watts thinks when he left here he went to Hartford or New Haven, Conn., and at a somewhat later time he was in Albany, but this was between twenty-five and thirty years ago. Thomas Randall has a slight recollection of him and says that he went from here to Little Falls, or some other place near there, and after being there for a short time became associated with someone else for a while in the publication of a paper. A Miss Susan Jacobs who lived in the house where his mother lived when she died, which was somewhere from1868 to 1870, says he was then at Utica, N.Y. she says that in 1874 she made inquiries about him in Utica where he had boarded, and was told that he had gone and that they didn't know where. This information may possibly bring to your mind something that you may have heard about such a man. He was unmarried when last heard from by his Norwich acquaintances. Any information you may be able to give me will be very gratefully received."
Soon thereafter another letter was received from J.D. Boyer, who is stopping at the Eagle hotel, Norwich, as follows:
"I am here from the west, searching for William F. Williams, who was born and educated in this city, and learned the printer's trade here. I understand he was quite friendly with you. He has been left a large estate in the west by the death of his brother James. If you can but me in communication with him, I will supply him with funds, if necessary, to go west and claim his property."
For a quarter of a century Williams' whereabouts have been unknown to his Norwich acquaintances, and whether he is on earth or in Heaven is unknown. If living, he is somewhere over 50 years of age. As he was a printer by trade, and had no other occupation whereby he could earn a living, the presumption is that he stuck to type-setting. If he survives, he is probably known to many printers, and it is hoped will be found to enjoy his good fortune. The Troy Press feels that it at least is doing its full share in trying to facilitate his discovery--Troy Press.
The Press and the many friends of Mr. Williams in this vicinity will be interested to learn that he died in 1893, leaving a wife and two children, whose interests are represented by Howard D. Newton Esq. of Norwich.
Death Notices
Chenango Union, April 29, 1875
HOLMES: In Taylor, Cortland Co., April 16, 1875, Mr. Leonard Holmes, formerly of Oxford, Aged 60 years.
SCOTT: In Minnesota, April 17, Alonzo Scott of Owego [Tioga Co., NY], aged 42 years. Son of Horace Scott formerly of Plymouth. His remains brought home for burial.
Chenango Union, May 6, 1875
CHAPMAN: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 31, 1875, Miss Hattie Chapman, aged 34 years, only daughter of Benjamin Chapman.
AYLESWORTH: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Mary A. [Aylesworth], daughter of Nelson and Phebe Aylesworth, aged 3 years.
FULLER: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 25, Mr. Thomas A. Fuller, aged 62 years.
BAILEY: In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], April 22, Eunice V. Bailey, aged 58 years.
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