Obituaries (August 17)

Andrew J. Nelson

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1915

 

Andrew J. Nelson

1857 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Andrew J. Nelson occurred at the Norwich Hospital at an early hour Friday morning. Deceased was born in Den[mark] August 14, 1857, and came to America when he was about 17 years of age.  He had since resided in Norwich and vicinity.  During his early manhood he was a farmer.  Later for several years he was a car inspector in employ of the Lackawanna Railway Company, and afterwards was a carpenter.  He was twice married.  His first wife Miss Rena Winding, who he married August 20, 1879, died in 1891.  in 1895 he married Mrs. Delia ---n, of Norwich, who survives him.  He also leaves one son, Fred Nelson, of [Utica], and two daughters, Mrs. Jasper --- and Miss Lila Nelson, of this city.  Funeral services Sunday were conducted by Rev. Alfred R. Burke, the Carpenter's Union of which deceased was a respected member, attending in a body.

 

Pitt L. Page

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 6, 1894

A letter form S.H. Page, give the following particulars of the death of his brother Pitt L. Page, a former well known young man of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Pitt L. Page, formerly of Norwich, but for the past four years living in Chicago, met with an accident, December 14th, being thrown violently to the ground from a car by the derrick chain breaking, letting a heavy bridge iron fall on to the timber on which he was standing, the timber breaking, throwing him up in the air.  He struck on his head, injuring it badly, and cutting his leg on one of the irons as he fell.  He was taken at once to St. Joseph's hospital, where everything was done that could be to relieve him, but he died December 27, 1893, without regaining consciousness.

 

Cynthia A. Gardner

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 6, 1894

Cynthia A. Gardner, a brief mention of whose death was given in last week's Observer, was born in the town of Otselic, Chenango Co., N.Y., July 22, 1842. She was united in marriage with H.S. Gardner, Feb. 15, 1865, at West Burlington, Otsego Co., N.Y.  She leaves a devoted husband and two loving children, Elias D., born March 22, 1866 and Lulu A. (now Simpson), born April 26, 1869.  She came with her two children to join her husband in California, arriving in the then town of Riceville Nov. 9, 1877, and stopped at the same house which has been her home until her death, Dec. 8, 1893.  Although a member of no church, yet she was recognized by all who knew her as a Christian woman, whose cheerful and kind nature made her a companion for all classes.  She was beloved for her goodness of heart and pure life, and her willingness to work for others.  her last moments on earth were so peaceful, her last breath so gentle that it was hard to tell when she ceased to breathe.  Her gentle, loving soul just suddenly left her earthly body and joined the redeemed throng that hovered around her.  The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. H.S. Gardner were conducted by Rev. I. White. The church was handsomely decorated with mourning emblems and flowers.  On the beautiful casket were many flowers emblems. The church was filled with sympathizing friends. After all viewed the remains of the deceased, who looked quite natural, the casket was carried to the hearse and over twenty carriages and buggies followed on to Tehama. After the service, a hymn was sung, the grave filled in, there was a rush of lady friends with flowers and floral emblems to lay upon the grave, completely covering it, with a great pillar at the head.--Corning (Tehama Co., California) Bee, Dec. 16.

 

Edith (Perry) Justice

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 2, 1903

Mrs. Edith Justice, who has been a great sufferer for a long time, quietly passed away March 23, aged 34 years.  She was the daughter of the late J.Q. Perry.  Her mother died when she was young.  March 30, 1892, she was married to Bert G. Justice of this place and has since resided here.  Last July she underwent an operation for removal of a cancer, which was successful for the time, but a few weeks ago, it was deemed necessary for her to go to a hospital in Syracuse, but returned soon without relief. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was largely attended Thursday at her late residence.  Rev Samuel Miller officiating.  Our undertaker, W. E. Newcomb, had charge of the same. She was interred at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]. The family have the sympathy of all in this their bereavement.

 

Mrs. John P. Newton

Norwich Sun, January 12, 1906

The death of Mrs. J.P. Newton occurred at her home in this village Saturday, Jan. 6, after being ill for quite a time.  Mrs. Newton was a lifelong resident here being eighty-two years of age at the time of her death.  All of the best care and medical aid were given but old age and later years of poor health were too much for a worn out constitution. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dell Tucker, Mrs. DeForest Preston, of New York city, and two sons, Layette L. and Floyd and her husband, John P.  Burial was made at Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday Jan. 9.  Undertaker Woodley having charge of the funeral.

 

John Seward

Unadilla Times, February 6, 1925

Wednesday at 12:30 A.M. Jan. 28 occurred the death of John Seward, at the home of his brother-in-law, Floyd Utter at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  He was born in the town of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] Oct. 25, 1893, the son of Charles and Emerette Bristol Seward.  he has been in poor health for the past four years, suffering from an incurable disease, and confined to his bed since April 20th.  His sufferings were intense, yet he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude.  He will be remembered long and the memory cherished dearly by many.  His words and deeds were always tender and considerate.  The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved family at this time.  He is survived by his wife, Edith Utter, three children, Wesley, Dora and Catherine, also his aged father Charles Seward, two sisters, Mrs. Abram Knapp of South New Berlin and Mrs. Alfred McMullen of Mt. Upton, three aunts and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at his late home, Sat. Jan. 31st at 1 P.M. conducted by Dr. Hanna of Gilbertsville. The remains were laid at rest in the family plot at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Agnes Mabel Shampang

South New Berlin Bee, January 21, 1905

This community, as well as all the relatives and friends from other places, were greatly shocked last Thursday, Jan. 12, 1905, to hear of the sudden death of little Agnes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Shampang, aged 1 year, 6 months and 12 days.  One week ago she was taken with a cold and all was done for the little sufferer that human hands could do.  But the Lord knew best and on Wednesday she was taken with pneumonia and in a short time she passed through the portals of death and angels opened for her pure soul the little golden gate that opens into Paradise. She was a bright little baby and won the hearts of all who knew her. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is extended the bereaved ones in their sad affliction and especially her little brother Ivan, aged nearly three years, who will miss her so much.  Funeral was held at the home Sunday at 2 o'clock and the large number present attested to the respect the little darling was held in by the community. The sermon was preached by Rev. W.W. Watrous of New Berlin, who took his text form the 12th chapter of 2nd Samuel, 21st verse. The singing was impressively rendered by Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Case, Miss Lena Sage and Henry Hoag, one of the pieces being a lovely thing, "Beautiful Baby  Hands."  The floral offerings were highly appreciated.  Six cousins tenderly lowered that white casket, containing all that remained earthly of "our Agnes" to its last resting place. The burial was at Evergreen cemetery, this place.  Linn Gage was the undertaker in Charge.