Dr. Blin A. Harris
Utica Saturday Globe, December 1916
Dr. Blin A. Harris
1862 - 1916
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: The death summons came suddenly to a second of the city's prominent physicians Saturday evening when Dr. Blin A. Harris was stricken while driving his automobile, recalling the death of Dr. James B. Drake in a similar manner in the early summer. Dr. Harris had suffered from heart trouble for the last five years, but had rallied from each attack and had been able to attend to his practice. Saturday evening he was driving his car, carrying his family to the community Christmas tree, when he was stricken and lost consciousness, lingering until Sunday noon, the efforts of fellow physicians having proved unavailing. Deceased was the son of Dr. Blin and Polly Ross Harris and was born at the old Harris homestead on North Broad street May 27, 1862. He was a lineal descendant of Capt. John A. Harris, one of the pioneer settlers of this section, who located here in 1789 on lands, a portion of which are still owned in the family. The original tract included a large part of the Fourth Ward of the city, extending east of Broad street and down to Eastside Park. Dr. Harris was educated in the Norwich Academy and medical department of the New York University, graduating from the latter on March 10, 1885. For two years or longer following he was on the medical staff of the insane asylum on Blackwell's Island. Twenty-eight years ago he returned to Norwich and established an office for the practice of his profession in the John O. Hill Block and had continuously occupied the suite since that time. Few local physicians enjoyed so large or so lucrative a practice. In politics he was a staunch Republican and was twice elected coroner of Chenango county, and was for two terms a supervisor of Norwich. He was public spirited and charitable. He was a member of the Chenango County Medical Society, of the Norwich Club, of Norwich lodge, 302, F.&A.M., Harmony Chapter 151 and Norwich Comandery K.T., No. 46. In June, 1908, he married Miss Isabelle Ellis Balch, who survives him, together with three daughters, Polly, Lucy and Charlotte. He is also survived by three sisters, the Misses Jennie L., J. Mae and Angeline S. Harris. Funeral services were held from his late residence on South Broad street Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. HW. Foreman officiating. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] under Masonic auspices.
Hubert Post
Norwich Sun, February 20, 1929
Hubert Post, retired farmer, died at his home, 27 Miller street, at 5:30 Tuesday night, aged 81 years. Infirmities of age caused his demise after a brief illness. Born in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 17, 1847, he had lived in Oxford, Norwich, North Norwich and the west. Taking advantage of the advice of Horace Greeley to go west, Mr. Post went to Nebraska in 1873, remaining there until 1884 when he returned to Oxford. He removed to Woods Corners in 1892, residing there until about 10 years ago when he took up his residence on Miller street. Mr. Post was a member of the Calvary Baptist church, and served as deacon for many years. He attended church regularly as long as health permitted. Fifty-five years ago last April he was united in marriage with Martha M. Turner, who survives with five sons and four daughters. They are Charles A. Post of Watertown, Erwin Post of Cortland, Ray E., of North Norwich, William H. of East Orange, N.J., Curtis W., of Chicago, Mrs. Lyman Post of Sherburne, Miss Lydia Post and Mrs. T.R. Gorton of Norwich and Miss Bessie Post of East Orange, N.J. Several grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Private funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].
Devillo G. Weaver
DeRuyter Gleaner, January 27, 1944
Devillo G. Weaver, 23 years old, was found dead in his car Sunday morning, January 23, 1944, on the farm of Ralph Price near Delphi Station Corner. Coroner Raymond said death was due to asphyxiation. Mr. Weaver moved here from Manlius a few months ago, and has been working on a farm for Ivan Hunt and son. He was a good worker and will be missed for his valuable help, now so needed on farms and in his home, where he stayed nights to help care for his sick mother, who is confined to her bed. Surviving besides his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Horton, is one brother, Stanley Weaver also many aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Smith Home for Funerals, DeRuyter, by the Rev. A.L. Briddon, with burial in South Otselic cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]
The Eagle Bulletin, Fayetteville, NY, January 28, 1944
Manlius: Devillo Weaver, 23, of New Woodstock, who was found dead in his car early Sunday morning at the farm home of Ralph Price in Delphi, was the youngest son of Mrs. Wade Horton. The Hortons purchased the Martin house in Washington street before moving to New Woodstock and Devillo was a frequent visitor and assisted his stepfather in repair work.
Death Notices
Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 29, 1830
PIERCE: Died in this Village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], on Saturday the 20th inst., John [Pierce] aged two years, an interesting son of Mr. Levi H. Pierce.
BASINGER: In Plainfield [Otsego Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Miss Mary Y. [Basinger], aged 16, daughter of Deacon Henry Basinger.
BOARDMAN: At Watertown, Jefferson co., on the 20th inst. Mrs. Alida [Boardman], wife of the Rev. G.S. Boardman, ae 28 years.
BABCOCK: At Little Falls [Herkimer Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. Charles W. Babcock, formerly of this town, aged 25. He was an enterprising useful citizen. Also, Mr. Luther Hartwell, aged 35.
Oxford Times, August 1, 1866
ROBBINS: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. Corp Theron H. Robbins, son of the late Myron and Maria Robbins, aged 21 years. Corp. Robbins enlisted in this town Nov. 4th, 1863, was mustered into the 11th Regiment U.S. Colored Inf., discharged for sickness, June 1865. His record as a soldier was one of which any man might be proud, and his short but virtuous life, is an example for others to follow with profit to themselves and the world.
CHURCH: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. Mrs. Tamma [Church], wife of Mr. John Church, aged 49 years.
CLOSE: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Jane Ann Close, aged 81 years.
PENDLETON: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult., Mr. Peleg Pendleton, aged 68 years.
WATERS: In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th ult. Mrs. Welthy M. Waters, aged 70 years.
PURLINGTON: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th ult., Mrs. Eliza R. Purlington, aged 58 years.
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