Obituaries (October 2)

Carolina A. Shepard

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1916

 

Carolina A. (Olendorf) Shepard

1826 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Carolina A. Shepard were held from the home of Robert C. Allen on West Main street Saturday afternoon, Rev. Robert L. Clark officiating.  Mrs. Shepard was born in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on March 14, 1826, the daughter of Henry and Catherine Swink Olendorf, and died in her 90th year at the home of her nurse, Mrs. H.D. Bliss on Cortland street.  Deceased first came to Norwich as a child when the family moved here from Afton. She passed her girlhood and young married life here, becoming the bride of Levi N. Shepard November 19, 1843.  She was a woman of exceptional ability and talent and in the 50's and early 60's was a leading social spirit among her friends and an active worker in the Broad Street M.E. Church, with which she was still affiliated at the date of her death.  In the late 60's the family moved west and among other places were residents of Chicago for 25 years. A deceased son, Henry O. Shepard, was the founder of the Inland Printer and head of the great Chicago printing and publishing house bearing his name.  In 1904, with her husband, Mrs. Shepard returned to Norwich and they made their residence with Dr. and Mrs. J.H. Hurlbut on West Main street.  A happy married companionship of 64 years was severed by the death of Mr. Shepard six years ago.  Despite the weight of years, Mrs. Shepard maintained her cheerful disposition and her consideration for others and interest in the activities of life made her a delight to her many friends.  Her life was a benediction to all who knew her and though the hearts of her family and friends are saddened because her cheery voice is stilled they are grateful for her long and helpful life and the peaceful entering into rest of her gentle spirit.  Two of her children survive--Mrs. Ellen M. Hurlbut, of West Main street, and Mrs. Harry G. Strawn, of Cleveland, Ohio; also three grandchildren, Mrs. M.L. Hunt, of Norwich; Mrs. Clara J. Shepard, of Chicago, and Robert C. Allen of Norwich, and four great-grandchildren, Harry and Miss Mary Hunt, of Norwich; Henry O. Shepard, 2d, of Chicago, and Miss Margaret Allen, of this city.

 

John Page

Afton Enterprise, January 11, 1900

The sad news reached here last Tuesday evening announcing the sudden death of John Page of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] who fell with a shock of paralysis about noon Tuesday and never regained consciousness and died about seven p.m., the same day.  Mr. Page had been a resident of Sanford for a long time, where by fair dealing and the upright, honest life that he had lived he had won a host of friends, who join with the relatives in mourning over his sudden departure.  Mr. Page was ever forgetful of self, a kind, loving husband, a faithful father, and his one object in life seemed to be to make his home happy and lessen the burdens of his wife and children.  And he has left some virtues that will do us good to try and imitate.  He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

 

Ira Demeree
Afton Enterprise, January 11, 1900

Ira Demeree of Harper Hill died on Monday at the home of William Harpur at the age of 28 years.  He has been married for about two years and leaves a wife and one child, also a large circle of relatives and friends who will mourn their loss.  The funeral was held on Wednesday at one o'clock from the church at Doraville and burial in Perch Pond hill.  Undertaker J.A. Kark had charge of the remains. The many friends of the bereaved family and relatives extend their sympathy.

Ella Mary (Blackman) Harris

South New Berlin Bee, July 23, 1927

Mrs. Ella Mary Harris, wife of Legrande H. Harris, passed away at her home in Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Monday, July 18, 1927, after an illness of seven weeks.  She was born in this County August 22, 1859, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Blackman, and had been a resident of Holmesville several years.  She was a member of the Baptist church.  Beside the husband, she is survived by two daughters, Maud Harris Cope, of White Store, and Ethel R. Cope, of Norwich; one brother, C.A. Blackman, of Edmeston.  The funeral was held from her late home in Holmesville, Thursday, July 21, 1927, at 2 o'clock, Rev. M.R. Weaver, officiating. Burial was at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

George P. Harris

South New Berlin Bee, March 25, 1922

George P. Harris died at his home on the West Branch of the Otsdawa early Monday morning after an illness of about two months duration at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 26 days.  Deceased was the son of the late William and Catherine Youngs Harris.  He was born May 24, 1852, on the farm now occupied by Samuel Emerson.  When he was 13 years of age the family moved to the farm where he has since resided. About 40 years ago Mr. Harris married Miss Blanche A. Dixson and to them two children were born, a daughter, who died several years ago, and a son, Wilmer Harris, who survives.  Mr. Harris was one of the oldest residents of the town, a man respected everywhere for his uprightness and square dealing.  He was revered by his neighbors and friends and loved by his family.  And though life did not spare him some of its sorrows, he was always genial, kindly and generous. For the past year Mr. Harris had been in poor health, but it was only during the past two months that he was confined to his bed.  His death marks the passing of a truly great soul to its reward. The funeral will be held from his late home Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Francis of Sprakers, officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery [Otego, Otsego Co., NY].  Deceased is survived by the wife and son mentioned, also two grandchildren, who have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.--Otego Times.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 20, 1875

DIXON:  In Westfield, Chautauqua Co., April 19, 1875 Hon. Abram Dixon, aged 87 years from Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

CRANDALL:  In Chicago, Ill., May 1, 1875 Chauncey D. [Crandall], son of Lieut. Chauncey and Bessie Crandall, aged 13 years.  Formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

HALL:  At Woods Corners [Chenango Co., ,NY], May 23, Mr. Henry C. Hall, aged 38 years, 9 months.

FLINT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 21 at the residence of her son-in-law Charles D. Brown, Mrs. Clarence J. [Flint], wife of William L. Flint of Rockdale, aged 59 years, 4 months.

BANCROFT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 25, Phebe [Bancroft] daughter of Almon and Sara Bancroft, aged 8 months 13 days.

GLOVER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], may 23, Mr. James A. Glover, aged 82 years.