Sarah (Randall) Williams
Utica Saturday Globe, October 1915
Sarah (Randall) Williams
1832 - 1915
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: By the death of Mrs. Sarah Williams, who passed away recently at her home on Lackawanna avenue, Norwich loses the last but one of the oldest clan of colored residents. Her death came as a great surprise and shock to her many relatives and friends, for while she was frail from a weak heart, she rallied from a slight shock about two years ago and was able to be about, and out of her kind and loving heart spoke words of encouragement to those about her. Three weeks before her death neuritis developed and owing to her advanced age she could not combat the attack. Shortly before her death she sank into a sweet, peaceful sleep from which she did not awaken but passed out calmly and happily into another world. Throughout, her long life her belief had been that to be truly great we must be truly good and that the Great Dispenser of all good guards and protects those who walk in sobriety and labor in love. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of Amos and Hannah Randall and was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] December 30, 1832. Mingled in the parents was the purest white and negro blood, the quality of which was highly regarded by residents of Chenango county 80 years ago before slavery was abolished. Mrs. Williams was a woman of rare qualities and was greatly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Her oldest brother, Thomas Randall, who died January 13, 1901, was for many years editor of the Sherburne News and was considered one of the ablest colored journalists in the State. The News was widely read. He severed his connection therewith to assume a half interest in the Norwich Sentinel, a losing enterprise, and at the time of his death the veteran printer was a compositor on the Chenango Union. A sister, Hannah M. E. Imonds, emigrated to California in the early 50's. The journey across the Isthmus of Panama was made on mule back and she was the first woman to find employment in the tailoring establishment in San Francisco. She also conducted a private school for colored pupils at her home until the barriers were removed from the public schools. She was associated in the anti-slavery movement with S.R. Ward, Henry H. Garnett, Frederic Douglas, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. She died in Rochester, July 25, 1896. Mrs. Williams is survived by her only daughter, Mrs. Louise Sherman, who tenderly cared for her during her declining years. She leaves one brother, Osmus Randall, of Norwich; two grandchildren, McKinley and May Sherman; six nieces, Mrs. Fannie Garrison, of Norwich; Misses Blanche and Hannah Randall, of Oxford; Mrs. Clementine Taylor, of Oakland, Cal.'; Mrs. Fannie Ridgeway, of St. Paul, Minn. and Mrs. Julia Moore, of Phelps, and two nephews, Carmi and Herbert Randall, of this city. Funeral services were held from her late home, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating. Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].
Laura (Pierce) Murray
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 6, 1894
She [Laura Murray] was born in Connecticut, November 28, 1823. Removed with her parents to Chenango county when but a child. She was untied in marriage with John Murray, of Lincklaen, N.Y., November 13, 1841. Nine children blessed their union, six of whom mourn the loss of a mother. Mrs. T.W. Jones, the oldest daughter, lives in Syracuse, Oscar Murray in Wilmot, Dakota, Henry and Eugene Murray in Lapeer, Cortland county, Stephen Murray, of Cortland, and Mrs. T.E. Shields, of Lincklaen. In the dark days of rebellion when this country needed brave men, we see this husband leaving home and the dear wife, with the little children in her care. They parted never to meet again on earth. he sleeps in a land he helped make free, under the solemn pine. The Christian mother, by hard work, brought up the family of children to respected man and womanhood. She was taken ill with pneumonia on December 20th, and died on the 26th, surrounded by four of her children. All was done for mother that earthly hands could do. Her mind was clear to the last, even selecting her favorite piece to be sung at her funeral, "Beautiful Valley of Eden." The funeral was held at the church. Words of consolation were spoken to a large number of friends and relatives by Rev. O.E. Hoag. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Weekly Gleaner, January 4, 1894
In Marathon, N. Y. [Cortland Co.], Dec. 26, 1893, of pneumonia, Mrs. Laura Murray, aged 70 years and 28 days. She was a daughter of Silas Pierce and born in Connecticut, Nov. 28, 1823. When a child she removed with her parents to Chenango Co., N. Y. She was united in marriage to John Murray, Nov. 14, 1841. They settled in the town of Lincklaen, N. Y., soon after their marriage. A family of nine children were born to them, six of whom are still living to mourn the loss of a dear mother. In the dark days of the Republic when this nation needed men, we see this husband and father bending over the cradle and kissing the babe that was sleeping, and endeavoring with brave words spoken in the old tones to drive from the heart of the wife the awful fear. We see them part never to meet again. He sleeps in the land he helped to make free, under the solemn pine. In early life they both gave their hearts to God. Through all the trials of life her faith never wavered for a moment. She took pleasure in doing good to others. I have known her for the past 20 years of her life, and know that she did not have an enemy in the world. The end came peacefully but quickly. She had been sick only six days. Her children were with her and did all for mother that earthly hands could do. She chose the piece to be sung at her funeral, " Beautiful Garden of Eden." The funeral was held at the church in Lincklaen, N. Y., Friday, Dec. 29, 1893. Rev. C. E. Hoag spoke words of consolation from Philippians, first chapter and 21st verse. Her remains were laid at rest in Woodlawn cemetery at Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY]. "In the midst of life there is death." T. E. S.
Mary Almira Shippey
Chenango Union, December 15, 1898
SHIPPEY: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], December 6, 1898, Mary Almira, wife of John Shippey, aged 63 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
South New Berlin Bee, December 10, 1898
Mary Almira, wife of Mr. John Shippey, died at their home in this village at one o'clock on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Shippey was the youngest daughter of the late John and Mary Skinner and was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] sixty-three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Shippey were united in marriage forty years ago and unto them were born three daughters, Misses Ella and Cora Shippey and Mrs. Lydia Shippey Munday who with the father survive the mother. For many years Mrs. Shippey has been in poor health and eight years ago they moved from their farm south of Chenango Lake to a home in this village. Many years ago Mrs. Shippey untied with the M.E. Church of which she was a most respected member and for which she labored faithfully as far as her strength would allow. Her aim is life was to live well and to do good to every creature around her. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church on Wednesday at one o'clock, Rev. Watrous assisted by Rev. Drake officiating. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Beckley, Mrs. R. Case, Messrs, Case and Hoag rendered appropriate selections. The casket was carried by Mr. Munday, son-in-law of the deceased, Rev. Watrous, Dr. E.N. Morgan, and Mr. D.S. Bassett. The burial was in a beautiful spot by the old White Store church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and overlooking the river in front. The church was filled with sorrowing friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved. To the husband and daughter is extended the heartfelt sympathy of friends in their sad hour of affliction. To the kind friends who so willingly assisted them in their time of trouble, Mr. Shippey and daughters are truly thankful.
Luella (Curtis) Skinner
South New Berlin Bee, January 14, 1927
Mrs. Luella Skinner, whose illness has been mentioned several times in these news, passed away at her home Friday morning, Jan. 6, after an illness of several months, being confined to her bed since October. Luella V. Curtis was the daughter of Joseph and Almira Bowen Curtis. She was born October 3, 1852, at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where she has spent most of her life. She was united in marriage to Sidney Skinner November 26, 1873. Of this union one child a daughter, Maud, was born, who survives the mother. Mrs. Skinner was very devoted to her home and the care of the daughter. Mrs. Skinner has been tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. George Law. Her funeral, which was private, was held Monday afternoon at the home, Rev. M.R. Weaver of South New Berlin, officiated. The bearers were Merton Morse, Allen Cope, W. R. Greene, Nelson Greene. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in Evergreen Cemetery [White Store, NY].
Isaac Washington Skinner
1836 - 1908
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Isaac Washington Skinner who died form heart failure, Saturday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry R. Lee in Wellsville, was born in a log cabin on the Skinner farm, northeast of this village [Norwich, NY] nearly 71 years ago. His grandfather Joseph Skinner was one of the first white settlers in this valley. In company with his brother Jacob [Skinner], he came afoot from Connecticut in 1790. Joseph brought his personal effects tied up in a handkerchief and carried fifty cents in cash to start life in the wilderness. He picked out a site for his log hut on the east side of the Chenango river and started a clearing that afterward became the Skinner homestead and remained in the possession of the family for over 90 years. Isaac W. Skinner was the son of Joseph Skinner, Jr., and Mrs. Clarissa Brown Skinner and was born December 24, 1836, October 4, 1859 he married Frances Amelia Parcelle. There was born to them three daughters and two sons; all five of whom survive with their mother. For 37 years the family circle had been unbroken by death, the head of the family being the first to pass away. The surviving children are: Fred J. Skinner of Norwich; Mrs. Jessie M. Lee of Wellsville; Mrs. Clara Borden of Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Francis P. Smith and Charles F. Skinner of Norwich. Deceased was a prominent Odd Fellow and had served two terms as highway commissioner. Interment in Mount Hope, [Norwich, NY].
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