Dr. Charles A. Church
Utica Saturday Globe, November 1915
Dr. Charles A. Church
1839 - 1915
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Dr. Charles A. Church, who died in Passaic N.J., last Friday evening, aged 76, was a native of Norwich and resided here until his removal to Passaic 40 years ago. he was born December 1, 1839 and was educated in the Norwich Academy, the Hahemann Medical College, Philadelphia, and the New York Homeopathic Medical College. During his 40 years of service as a physician in Passaic he performed many operations. During the past year the hard work told upon him. It was after performing an operation three weeks ago that he was taken to his bed. Neuritis and a touch of heart disease hastened the end. Dr. Church performed many noted surgical operations, not only in his home city, but in different parts of the country. He had been an officer of the Passaic Board of Trade. He was an officer in the First Methodist church for nearly 40 years and had been an ordained deacon of the ministry for 15 years. He was a trustee of the Y.M.C.A. in the early days of that institution. He was a candidate for Congress on a reform ticket and although defeated pulled a very complimentary vote. During his long career he was a member of the New Jersey Medical Club for 30 years, president of the New Jersey State Homeopathic Medical Society, president of the Alumni Association of the New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, president of the American Association of Orifical Surgeons and senior of the American Institute of Homeopathy. He was one of the staff of the Passaic General Hospital for some time and was chief of staff at St. Mary's Hospital for 15 years, serving until the time of death. He was also a member of the Galen Club of Homeopathic Physicians of Passaic and Bergen counties. Dr. Chruch became a Mason while in Norwich and was master of the lodge in 1872. Dr. Church was married in 1884 to Hattie E. Herby, of Norwich. She died in 1892. In 1894, Dr. Church married Anna Walter, of New York city, who survives him. he is also survived by a son, C. Herbert Church, of Nutley, N.J., and by two sisters, Miss H. Elizabeth Chruch and Mrs. J.D. Fancher, of Passaic. The late John W Church, of Norwich, was a brother. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church at Passaic on Monday evening at 8:30, the interment in Cedar Law Cemetery Tuesday being private.
Justus Parce
The Telegraph, March 20, 1872
Died at Fairport, Monroe Co., N.Y., at the residence of his son, J.Y. Parce, Esq., on Sunday, march 30, Hon. Justus Parce, aged 82 years and 7 months.
Mr. Parce was born in Middletown, Otsego county, in 1780, where he resided with his father until he was 10 years of age. At that age with his family he removed to Pitcher where he resided for a number of years. He subsequently removed to Lincklaen, of which town he was Supervisor for about a dozen years, and was a Justice of the Peace also for a number of years. In 1837-8 he was a member of the Legislature of this State, serving in that body with the Hon's Demas Hubbard and Henry Balcom, with distinguished fidelity. Shortly after he moved to Otselic where he resided for a long period, universally respected and esteemed by all his neighbors and friends. In 1848, he removed to this village where he resided for some fifteen years. Having reached an age which rendered active business distasteful to him, he lived while here, mainly, a life of retirement. About 1862 he returned to Otselic, and some three years after went to Fairport, and took up his final residence with his youngest son, by whom his remains were accompanied to North Pitcher, for interment, on Wednesday, the 6th inst. Mr. Parce was an ardent lover of freedom, and as such he became an Abolitionist and acted with James G. Birney, in 1844. He took little part in politics after that campaign until the organization of the Republican party, when he united his influence and energies with it. He was always an upright man and a good citizen, and fully ripe has gone home to meet his reward. Thus the pioneers one after another are passing away. He was the father of Hon. D.B. Parce, of Otselic, and also of the late Dwight Parce, who died while in the army in Louisiana.
Alfred Allen
The New Era-Gleaner, April 15, 1886
Alfred Allen died at his residence in this place the 7th at the advanced age of 77 years, 1 month and 26 days. Mr Allen was born and raised on Walpole, N.H. and moved to this state [New York] while yet a young man and settled in Otselic, where he resided for several years. In June 1833, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Stanton, and they have been permitted to enjoy a long and happy union, but the link that joined them together has suddenly been severed. About 36 years ago, Mr. Allen and wife moved from Otselic on to this hill, which was mostly a wilderness, where he hewed himself out a home, and here he has ever since lived in the occupation of a farmer, of which duties he took great pride. Mr. Allen was an honest, upright man and a kind neighbor. He embraced Christianity many years ago and united with the M.E Church at Lincklaen, of which he was a member till his death.
David Thornton
Otsego Journal, December 15, 1891
David Thornton, father of Samuel Thornton, died on Tuesday last at his late home at the advanced age of 80 years. he has been afflicted with consumption for years, but has not been confined to his bed, even during the last days of his illness. His condition had not been such as to require the attendance of watchers, and in consequence his death occurred suddenly and unexpectedly when no one was with him, being found lying in a natural position as though he has passed peacefully away. He was a man of quiet tastes and habits and enjoyed the esteem of the neighborhood where he had lived for many years. His wife died about three years ago. The funeral was held from the house on Thursday. Rev. H.J. Whalen officiated. He was buried by his wife in Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY].
Samuel M. Thornton
Otsego Journal, March 4, 1915
Early Saturday morning the startling announcement was made that S.M. Thornton had passed away suddenly at his room at the Hotel Upton where he made his home. He arose about six o'clock and entered the room of William Smalley next his, and asked him to go for the doctor, saying he was ill. Mr. Smalley made all possible haste to comply, returning at once to Mr. Thornton's room. He was lying on the bed, already far gone, and in a most serious condition. He was able to say that it was no use, as he was dying, and to make the same statement to the doctor, who came in a moment later and administered a stimulant as quickly as possible, but it was of no avail and he passed away within a few minutes. Sam, as everyone knew him, was liked by everybody, and it is probable that no other citizen of this place commanded a larger circle of friendship, or would be more sincerely mourned or deeply regretted. He has not been well this winter and suffered one or two attacks of a similar trouble previously, but as he resisted all attempts to persuade him to see a doctor, the nature of these attacks was not known. For several years he has held the office of justice of the peace here and has been an efficient, obliging and painstaking member of the town judiciary. Deceased was the youngest son of David Thornton and was born July 20, 1847. The family owned and occupied the farm now owned by Robert Davis, as far back as 1858. After the death of his parents and his marriage to Jeanette Claghorn he continued to work the farm until 1892, when he purchased the place now the home of Roscoe Arnold in this village and moved here. His wife died in 1901. Mr. Thornton is survived by one brother Anson Thornton, of Utica, who with his daughter, Mrs. Bailey, arrived here on Saturday evening. The funeral was held at the Baptist church on Tuesday at one o'clock. There was a large number present, the pastor, Mr. Weart, officiating. A wreath and pillow with the words "Our Friend," in everlastings, was presented by the friends of the deceased here as a tribute of their esteem and to give expression to the deep sense of loss that they feel. The body was placed in the vault at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]. There were many friends of Mr Thornton present from Holmesville, So. New Berlin, New Berlin, Sidney, Norwich and other places. Among relatives present were: Anson Thornton, Mrs. May Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Austin, Miss Norma Bailey, Utica; K.C. Thornton, Colesville; M.R. Thornton, Mrs. Charles Chapman, Norwich. These relatives desire us to thank those who contributed the beautiful floral pieces for the casket and rendered assistance in other ways.
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