Obituaries (July 6)

Lydia Ann Carpenter

Utica Saturday  Globe, February 1915

 

Lydia Ann Carpenter

1832 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of nine days Mrs. Lydia Ann Carpenter entered peacefully into rest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.R. Totman recently.  Mrs. Carpenter was born in the town of Oxford, Chenango county, March 24, 1832, and was one of a family of seven children, of whom only one survives, Mrs. Ruth Shelden, of Eaton.  In 1849 she was married to George W. Carpenter, of the town of Pitcher, Chenango county and five children were born to them, four of whom are now living, Fayette and George Carpenter, of Norwich; Mrs. Carroll Stratton, of Oxford, and Mrs. A.R. Totman, of Waterville, N.Y.  For the past 34 years Mrs. Carpenter had been a widow, making her home with her children.  She was a kind and devoted mother, of a lovable Christian character and always thoughtful of others. She was a member of the M.E. church and an attendant as long as her health permitted.  Besides her children she leaves to mourn her death 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  There was a prayer service at the home of her daughter in Waterville Saturday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. L.A. Griggs and services in the chapel at Norwich at 1 o'clock by Rev. A.R. Burk.  Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

James I. Andrews

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 13, 1877

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  James I. Andrews, a youngerly man of this place, was found dead in his bed on Tuesday morning last. For some time past the young man had been addicted to strong drink, and had at times been taking chloral, of late he had been taking considerable quantities, and an overdose is supposed to have caused his death, and a Coroner's inquest brought the verdict to that effect.

 

Emmeline Cole

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 17, 1877

COLE:  In the city of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], of pneumonia, July 1st, Mrs. Emmeline cole, of South New Berlin, aged 63 years.

As the old year passed away, our departed sister closed her eyes on earthly cares and sorrows, to begin the New Year in a fairer clime than ours.  A kinder heart never ceased to beat.  Her whole life spent in her native village, I doubt if any can recall an unkind work, a censure, merited or otherwise, that ever fell from her lips.  She loved her Heavenly Father, and everything His Hand had created.  The birds and flowers, as well as the sick and suffering of her fellow mortals, received her tender care.  During the past few years, it was evident, even to those who met her casually, she was fast ripening for summer skies. She passed peacefully, quietly over the river, saying, "I will not fear, for Jesus is with me."  A neighborhood mourns--home is desolate, and hearts are aching--but our loss we doubt not is her infinite gain.

 

John H. Sinclair

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 10, 1877

The funeral of the late John H. Sinclair took place on Friday afternoon last from his father's residence on  Henry street.  Notwithstanding the day was the most inclement of the season, the attendance was large, John's Typo friends from the Telegraph office attended in a body.  The firemen of our village also turned out in large numbers to do honor to their departed comrade, and in solemn procession accompanied his remains to their last resting place.  On Sunday evening, Rev. D.E. Loveridge preached an eloquent and impressive funeral sermon at which the firemen and a large number of other friends were present.  From the time of Mr. B's death until Monday morning the various headquarters of the different companies in the department were heavily draped in mourning and every expression of sympathy at the early decease of the friend exhibited.

Mary P. Allen

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 10, 1877

ALLEN:  In Geneseo [Livingston Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Mary P., daughter of S.P. Allen formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.

In its appropriate place will be found the announcement of the death of another daughter of our former associate Hon. S.P. Allen.  Miss Mary [Allen], the eldest daughter at home when he resided here is this time called hence.  She will be remembered as a young lady  not only of fine personal appearance, but of rare intellectual attainments, and of a disposition which never failed to attach to her all who were fortunate enough to make her acquaintance. This is the second bereavement of a daughter that has occurred in Mr. Allen's family during the past year, and from his many friends here warm hearts go out in loving sympathy to himself and his estimable lady in their double bereavement.  "Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth."
 

Death Notices

Chenango Swmi-Weekly Telegraph, January 10, 1877

 

HOLMES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Joanna Holmes, aged 92 years.

 

BURCH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Jan. 1, Lyman D. Burch, aged 76 years and 5 months.

 

WILBER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, Clarissa [Wilber], wife of the late Thompson Wilber, aged 82 years.

 

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1, Henry Knowles, aged 92 years.

 

DIMON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, Miss Amanda M. Dimon, aged 76 years.

 

RUSSEL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, Eunice Russel, aged 71 years.

 



Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 17, 1877

 

PRATT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Mary Bentley Pratt, wife of Mr Dwight Pratt, aged 39 years.

 

BOOTHMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5, Mrs. Mary Boothman, aged 63 years.