Henrietta Mary Klein
Utica Saturday Globe, August 1916
Henrietta Mary Klein
1895 - 1916
Norwich friends were shocked by the news of the death, Monday, of Miss Henrietta Klein, who was drowned while bathing in Oneida lake at Sylvan Beach. Miss Klein had been employed at one of the hotels at the beach for several weeks, and shortly before noon Monday went in bathing alone. In less than an hour her body was discovered face downward in the water about two blocks from where she first went in. The body was brought ashore by several young men in that vicinity and Dr. Martin Cavana hurriedly summoned. He did everything in his power to resuscitate her, but of no avail. Miss Klein's father, who resides on St. Vincent street, Utica, was notified of her death and later took charge of the body. Deceased was born in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] 23 years ago, but for the past three years had been employed in this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], both at the Palmer House and in the family of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Hara, of Elm street, where she was held in high esteem. Her unfortunate death is deeply regretted by many friends in this city.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, August 22, 1916
Miss Henrietta Mary Klein, who was drowned in Oneida Lake yesterday, was born in Utica, May 26, 1895. She attended Mary Street School and School No. 20, graduating from the last named school. She was a member of St. Francis de Saleas Church, the Children of Mary Society and the League of the Sacred Heart. Besides her father, John J. Klein of St Vincent Street, and her step-mother, she leaves a brother Henry and a sister Mary, all of this city. Miss Klein's death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Deaths: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of consumption, Mr. Joseph L. McCray, aged 36 years.
Death of Joseph L. McCray: In the death of this excellent man and worthy citizen, something more should be said than that he died. His amiable traits of character were such as to endear him to a large circle of friends. His strict integrity, his noble and manly characteristics, his charitable disposition made him the beloved of his immediate circle of relatives, and extended their influence over his more extended associations. His surviving partner and children have sustained an irreparable loss--his associates a exemplar in life, of all the graces that adorn manhood. It must be said of him, that he was a good husband, a kind father, a good citizen. His funeral was attended from his late residence in Smithville, on the 12th inst., by a large concourse of citizens. He was buried with masonic honors, under the direction of Eastern Light Lodge, of this village, of which he was a worthy member. There were present members of the fraternity from Norwich, Oxford, Coventry, and Cortland, and Broome Counties, and made an imposing display of more than one hundred members, who assembled to pay their respects to departed worth. R.P. Barnard of this village, was Marshal, Dr. M.M. Wood, Master of Eastern Light Lodge, was present, and at his request, Geo. W. Baker, of this place, officiated as Master, in the solemn burial service. He performed his part with much ability. Rev. I.B. Hyde, pastor of the Methodist Church, in this village, delivered a brief but able funeral discourse. Everything passed off in admirable order. It was an occasion that will long be remembered in Smithville. The Masonic burial service was new to many, and seemed to impress all with its solemnity and appropriateness.
Frederick B. Skinner
The Home News, Sherburne, NY November 17, 1864
Among all those wo have fallen a victim to the "Slaveholders' Rebellion," none have entered the war with a more loyal zeal or from more patriotic motives than Sergeant Fred Skinner, of the 114th N.Y. Vols. Enlisting as a private, without any bounty, he served two years, without asking a furlough or shurking a single duty. He fought at Port Hudson, suffered the toils and dangers of the Red River Expedition, passed unscathed through all of Sheridan's battles, till that of the 19th of October, when he fell a martyr to the cause of Human Freedom in the bloody carnage of Cedar Creek. No father mourns him now, no mother weeps for her murdered son, the orphan soldier boy has joined the loved ones gone before to the shadowy land--a far separated sister and brother alone suffer their sad bereavement. But there are others who remember his virtues, and would mingle their tears with theirs. He lived a patriot--he died for his country. Good friend, noble hero, hail and farewell.
Joseph L. McCray
Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 17, 1867Deaths: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of consumption, Mr. Joseph L. McCray, aged 36 years.
Death of Joseph L. McCray: In the death of this excellent man and worthy citizen, something more should be said than that he died. His amiable traits of character were such as to endear him to a large circle of friends. His strict integrity, his noble and manly characteristics, his charitable disposition made him the beloved of his immediate circle of relatives, and extended their influence over his more extended associations. His surviving partner and children have sustained an irreparable loss--his associates a exemplar in life, of all the graces that adorn manhood. It must be said of him, that he was a good husband, a kind father, a good citizen. His funeral was attended from his late residence in Smithville, on the 12th inst., by a large concourse of citizens. He was buried with masonic honors, under the direction of Eastern Light Lodge, of this village, of which he was a worthy member. There were present members of the fraternity from Norwich, Oxford, Coventry, and Cortland, and Broome Counties, and made an imposing display of more than one hundred members, who assembled to pay their respects to departed worth. R.P. Barnard of this village, was Marshal, Dr. M.M. Wood, Master of Eastern Light Lodge, was present, and at his request, Geo. W. Baker, of this place, officiated as Master, in the solemn burial service. He performed his part with much ability. Rev. I.B. Hyde, pastor of the Methodist Church, in this village, delivered a brief but able funeral discourse. Everything passed off in admirable order. It was an occasion that will long be remembered in Smithville. The Masonic burial service was new to many, and seemed to impress all with its solemnity and appropriateness.
Mary Elizabeth (Smith) McCray
Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 11, 1913
Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Mary E. McCray, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George I. Skinner in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Friday morning, Dec. 5. This was sad news indeed for her friends here in Smithville where her death is keenly felt. Mrs. McCray was born here and had spent the most of her life here. A busy life, full of good works. Her parents were William T. Smith and Louisa Lyon Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Thomas of this palce, and Mrs. Lizzie Skinner of Bainbridge, and grandson McCray Skinner, and three granddaughters, Misses Elizabeth, Margaret and Laura Skinner, also a brother, W.A. Smith of Hays, Kansas. Her body was brought to her home here in the village, and the funeral was held Monday afternoon, Rev. R.G. McLeod of Chenango Forks officiated, burial in the village cemetery. 
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