Obituaries (July 29)

Albert J. Wildman

The Weekly Gleaner, March 22, 1883

Albert J. Wildman was born on the Wildman homestead, where his father and mother now live, in the town of Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], in December, 1838.  There he resided until some sixteen years since, when he and his brother, John Wildman, Jr., came here [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] and started in trade in the store now occupied by John P. Newton. After doing business there a few years, they built a new store over the river, which was burned to the ground soon after.  About this time they dissolved partnership, John taking the grocery trade and Albert the dry goods.  Soon after their store burned, Albert, with his characteristic energy and perseverance, rebuilt upon the old site, where, by strict honesty, uprightness, and fair and square dealing with one and all, he had built up one of the most flourishing dry goods trades to be found in this section.  Mr. Wildman became a member of the Baptist Church at Pitcher when he was nineteen years old.   Soon after moving to South Otselic he identified himself with the Baptist Church here, and has ever since been one of its most valued members.  His contributions to the support of the church and religious benevolence were large and regular.  His religion was carried into his business and his every act was marked by the most perfect integrity.  He was pleasant and genial in his social intercourse, kind and tender in his family.  His aged father and mother are especially afflicted by his loss, as they have been accustomed to lean on him in the midst of many trials and burdens.  On September 15, 1867, he married Miss Alice Nhare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nhare, with whom he lived until her death, which occurred April 29, 1877.  In December, 1877, he was married to Miss Juliette Dorrence, of Albion, Orleans Co., N.Y. who survives him.  He leaves a son, Willis, by his first wife, aged about twelve years.  The funeral services were held from his late residence, at 11 o'clock Sunday, the 18th, Rev. H .C. Leach officiating.   The bereaved family have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends and neighbors in this hour of deep affliction. 

Joseph A. Tice

Cortland Standard, May 4, 1929

Joseph A Tice, 74, died Monday night in the VerNooy Sanitarium, was a life-long resident of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] and vicinity.  He had been a member of the Cincinnatus Baptist Church for more than 60 years.  Early in the year 1869, 11 persons were baptized into the fellowship of that church.  Their names were as follows:  Sarah Grant, Charles C. Hayes, Ida Robins, Jay Roropaugh, Joseph A. Tice, Nella Hayes, Della Hayes, Eva Hayes, Alice Halbert, Julia Halbert, and Minnie Huntley.  Of this group, Mrs. Eva Hayes Smith of Cincinnatus is now the only survivor.  The first wife of Mr Tice and the mother of his children was Ida Meade.  After her death he married Mrs. Della Hayes Wildman, who died several years ago.  The funeral of Mr. Tice was held May 2 in the Cincinnatus Baptist church, the pastor, Rev W.B. McNinch, officiating.  The pastor spoke feelingly of Mr. Tice's prominence in the church and of his activities, which included 13 terms of three each as trustee, and nearly 40 years as church clerk.  The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the church.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Lower Cincinnatus.  He is survived by two sons, Arthur R. Tice of Cincinnatus and Howard M. Tice of Port Jervis, seven grandchildren, Florence L. Tice of Bible School Park, Floyd J. Tice of Norwich, A. Kenneth Tice, Linus E. Tice, and Richard A. Tice of Cincinnatus, Wilma Tice and Janet Tice of Port Jervis, one sister, Mrs. A.E. Doane of Marathon and several nieces and nephews. 

Addie E. (Newton) Doolittle

Afton Enterprise & Harpursville Budget, December 22, 1932

Mrs. Addie E. Doolittle passed away, Thursday, December 8, at the home of Frank Knapp, after an illness of one week.  Mrs. Doolittle was born on July 4th 1861, the daughter of Thadeus and Lorenda Newton.  In 1884, she was married to Henry Smith Doolittle and for many years they lived on the Doolittle farm, two miles above Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1921, Mr. Doolittle died after a long illness, during which he was tenderly cared by his devoted wife.  For the past year, Mrs. Doolittle has made her home with Frank Knapp and family and will be greatly missed in their home.  She was cheerful and kind and ever ready to help others.  Funeral services were held at Tabor's Funeral Home, Sunday, December 11, at 1 o'clock.  Burial at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] beside her husband.  Mrs. Doolittle had no surviving relatives.

Deborah Ann Doolittle

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911

 Mrs. Deborah Ann Doolittle died on Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Morey, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], aged 82 years.  Mrs. Doolittle, who for several years had been a resident of this village, went to Earlville last fall to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Morey, and although in poor health her condition was not considered serious.  Her death was the result of heart disease.  Mrs. Doolittle is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Morey, Earlville, Mrs. Allen Grannis, Binghamton, and Mrs. George Lyon, Bainbridge, and two sons, Andrus and Arthur Doolittle, Bainbridge. The funeral was held in Earlville Wednesday, following which the body was taken to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.

Maude Wykes Doolittle

1880 - 1926

Mrs. Maude Wykes Doolittle wife of the late Andreas D. Doolittle, passed away July 23, 1926 at the home of her sister, Mrs. B.J. Hurlburt, after a lingering illness of about seven months. The circumstances surrounding her death rendered the case a pitiful one and has aroused the deepest sympathy of her many friends, her struggle being inspired among other considerations by the affection of a mother for her babe.  Mrs. Doolittle though a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was born in Otego [Otsego Co., NY] where she lived until her marriage to Mr. Doolittle in June 1906.  She was the daughter of Frances Smith and the late Joseph B. Wykes.  Mrs. Doolittle was a woman of superior qualities and fine attainments of mind and heart and made friends of all with whom she came in contact. She had long been a member of the Baptist church at Bainbridge and was a faithful and loyal member. She was also a member of the Bainbridge chapter O.E.S.  Among survivors in addition to her 16 months old son, John Elliott Doolittle are her mother, seven sisters and two brothers, to whom the entire community will extend deepest sympathy. The funeral service was held from the Hurlburt Homestead, Sunday and was largely attended.  Rare and beautiful were the flowers which attested the love and esteem for Mrs. Doolittle.  She was laid at rest beside her husband at West Bainbridge.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 23, 1899

DOOLITTLE:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13, 1899, Mrs. Eliza J. Doolittle, aged 76 years.

BAKER:  In North Colesville [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 20, '99, Mrs. Emily M. Baker, aged 61 years.

PECK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13, 1899, Ellen M. [Peck] widow of Thomas Peck.

NORTHRUP:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 20, 1899, DeWitt E. Northrup, aged 61 years.