Obituaries (August 2)

Elizabeth Miner

Brookfield Courier, December 2, 1891

Died, of heart disease, in South Otselic, Chenango Co., Nov. 4, 1891, Elizabeth Miner, aged 64 years.  She married Joshua Miner in 1847.  She also united with the Baptist church, when young, and remained a member of that church until she became satisfied that there was no foundation for Sunday keeping in the Bible or for the conscious state of the dead, and consequently, she embraced views held by the Seventh Day Adventists.  Her strong mind enabled her to obtain a remarkable knowledge of the Bible.  The financial element in her character was such as but few women possess.  It seems as if she knew she was seeing her friends for the last time, as during the past year she visited two of her brothers in Fon du Lac, one in Chautauqua and one in Brookfield, and her daughter in Chicago, and many other relatives.  She leaves two sons and a daughter and four brothers to mourn their loss, but we have laid her away to await the morning of the first resurrection, when the Archangels last trumpet shall sound, and the saints come forth, , clothed with immortality and eternal life, all fitted for a home in the kingdom of God, where parting will never come.     Henry Main

 

Caroline (Brown) Chapel

Cortland Democrat, September 3, 1915

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Friday last, Aug. 27, Mrs. Caroline Chapel, a life-long resident of this village died at her home at the age of 78 years, 4 months, 6 days.  A daughter of Ephriam and Orilla Brown, she was born April 21, 1837, and united in marriage with Lewis Cook in 1854. Four children blessed this union, all of whom are living.  Mrs. Dever Higgins, Mrs. Stephen Ryan and Judson L. Cook of Norwich and Mrs. C,H. Woodley.  She is survived by fifteen grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Jerry Starkweather and Mrs. Emily Rogers, both of Rochester.  In 1881 her husband died and five years later she married Daniel Chapel March 16, who died March 21, 1896.  Mrs. Chapel was a member o the Methodist church and had cultivated a patient Christian disposition which was evidenced especially during her last days and years. She had been in poor health for several years and for the last nine months confined to her bed.  The respect of our community and the loving care of those near to her not only by words of tribute and the large gathering of friends and relatives, but by the love and kindnesses of the past shown during her living days surely prove that her life was filled with love and thoughtfulness. Rev. E.J. Yerden, assisted by Rev. J.T. Phillips officiated and Clayton Heath, funeral director of Cincinnatus attended.  Burial was made in the Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, NY]

Lana (Wright) Hubbard

Afton Enterprise, February 8, 1900

Lana Hubbard died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Searles, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 4th, 1900.  Her maiden name was Lana Wright, and she was born in Seward, Schoharie Co., N.Y., April 8, 1821.  In 1840 she was married to John Houck of Seward.  Mrs. Searles being the only surviving child of that union.  Living a widow several years, Mrs. Houck afterward married Mr. Oliver Hubbard of Elk Creek, Otsego Co. with whom she lived eighteen years.  After his death she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Searles of Afton.  These were years of suffering for the mother and of care for the daughter and her husband, and well did they fulfill their mission of loving care.  Some of the last of her life were scenes of intense suffering   Oft times in some of her lucid moments she was heard trying to sing snatches of those old hymns which have cheered many a dying Christian:  "Rock of Ages cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee; "Bring forth the Royal Diadem, and crown His Lord of all; So daughter and loving friends are happy to think at the last, that her thoughts and song laid hold of "The mighty to save" and the "Glorified One."  She was buried from the home of Robert Searles, East Side, Afton, Feb. 6th, Rev. B.B. Carruth conducting the services.  A.J. Holmes, funeral director of Afton, was in charge, and burial in beautiful Glenwood [Afton, NY].

Georgianna (Coy) Searles

Bainbridge Republican, February 12, 1914

Mrs. Georgianna, widow of the late Herrick E. Searles, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. F.W. Hopkins, at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday evening, January 31, 1914, aged 72 years.  She had been in declining health for several years.  She was born in Turrin, Lewis Co., Oct. 23, 1841,.  She was the daughter of David and Lucy Coy and was married to Herrick E. Searles in 1863.  They came to Bainbridge in 1873 where they resided about 40 years, then moving to Unadilla Center where Mr Searles died about six years ago.  Mrs. Searles was well known here by the older people in town, she being an experienced dressmaker.  She was a member of the M.E. church in this village for many years and was transferred by letter to the church at Unadilla Center where she remained a faithful worker until her death.  After the death of her husband, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. F.W. Hopkins at South Oxford.  Mrs. Searles leaves an adopted daughter, Mrs. J.B. Williams of this village, one sister, Mrs. F. Hopkins of South Oxford, and one brother, O.W. Coy of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.  After a prayer at the late home the remains were brought to Bainbridge Tuesday Feb. 3, where the funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at 1:30p.m. and were largely attended.  The Rev. J.S. Crompton, pastor of the High Street M.E. church Binghamton officiated owing to the illness of Rev. Frank James, Interment in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] beside her husband.

Freelove Sarles

Northern Christian Advocate, 1853

Freelove, wife of Abner Sarles, died of dropsy and liver complaint, in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N.Y., Feb. 15th, 1853, aged 73 years.  Sister Sarles experienced religion near thirty years ago, and united with the M.E. Church as the Church of her choice, and has been a worthy member and consistent Christian till her death, which was in great peace and holy triumph. The writer of this notice has been acquainted with sister S. 18 years, all of which, she was uniform in piety.  Two of her attendants say they conversed with her freely relative to her feelings. She told them she saw her Savior, and said to Bro. Sarles, "don't you see him?"  The last few years of her life she wasn't able to sing, but during her sickness, could repeat a good many hymns she had learned. A few days before she died, she sang "Jesus, my all, to Heaven is gone," etc.  Sister Sarles' moral worth was known as an helpmeet, an affectionate companion; a tender hearted mother of 17 children; 9 of whom died when young; 8 are still living, and 7 of this last number are members of the M.E. Church; also the grandmother and great-grandmother of many more.  She has left a large circle of relatives, neighborsand friends to mourn their heavy loss.

 

"Thou are gone to the grave, we no longer deplore thee,

Since God is thy ransom, thy guardian and guide;

He gave thee, he took thee, but soon will restore thee,

Where death hath no sting since the Savior hath died."

John Moon, West Bainbridge, March 13, 1853