Obituaries (October 7)

Harvey Breed

Utica Saturday Globe, October 2016

 

Harvey Breed

1855 - 1916

East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Harvey Breed, a well-known farmer of East Pharsalia, passed away recently as a result of injuries received in a runaway accident while he was returning home from Norwich.  Just how the accident occurred is not known, as Mr. Breed was in an unconscious condition when found by the roadside, badly injured.  It is thought he was dragged some distance by the horses.  He was taken by auto to East Pharsalia and attended by Drs. Weaver and Soper, but died the following morning.  He leaves his wife and two sisters, Mrs. George Hall of East Pharsalia, and Mrs. Fred Martin of Endicott.  Harvey Breed was the son of Palmer and Adeline Harvey Breed and was born on the farm now occupied by Thomas Breed in the town of Pharsalia.  His people moved from that farm to one nearer East Pharsalia, where Harvey spent the largest part of his life.  He was very ambitious and he and his people put many improvements on this farm.  Mr. Breed mastered farming, making himself one of the most successful men in his line of business in this section.  His father died in 1884 and the next year Harvey married Mary Stratton.  They remained on the farm, making fancy dairy butter and selling it in oxford village each week for about 15 years.  Mr. Breed afterward sold the farm to Mr. Sprague and moved to East Pharsalia. The funeral was held Friday at the Congregational Church.  Rev. W.H. Stoddard preached form the words Our Mediator.  Roscoe Davis and Mrs. Fred White rendered three duets.  Many old friends from this and surrounding places were in attendance.

Henry B. Clarke

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1890

Henry B. Clarke, son of Mr. F.G. Clarke, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died in that village on Monday morning of last week, after an illness of about two weeks.  He was one of the firm carrying on the extensive stone business at Oxford. We understand that he lately purchased the fine Watson mansion in that village, and was soon to have been married.   The funeral took place Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., at the residence of his father.  He was a very promising young man and was considered a first class business man.

Walter R. Sloan

Afton Enterprise, January 9, 1890

Walter Sloan is dead!  Four words; but, oh so full of meaning; so full of sadness;--and we ask "Can it really be so!"  Yes, it is true, we are obliged to admit that fact.  As is well known by those who were acquainted with our departed friend, he had been in very poor health for some time past, though not confined to the house, and no one thought the end was no near; and when the news of his sudden death spread about our village only words of sadness could be heard on every side.  Mr. Sloan attended to his duties as Station Agent at this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] up to within a few hours of his death, and not until about five o'clock of the first day of the new year, did he conclude to go to his home and rest.  Not feeling able to walk, he procured the assistance of a team and was taken to his residence, where he lingered but a few hours ere he was removed to that glorious and immortal throne where suffering is unknown.  It is indeed with a sad heart that we write these words; sad because we have lost a true friend; sad because our community  has been deprived of a noble young man, and sorrowful for those who held him so dearly. Words are powerless in a time like this to express the deep sorrow over the loss of one who was everybody's friend.  Such was Walter Sloan. he was always the happiest when making others happy.  Being of a bright and cheerful disposition, a dutiful son, a kind brother, he was loved and honored for himself alone.  No man ever resided in Afton who was more highly respected and who had more friends than the subject of this sketch.  Being ever faithful in the discharge of his duties, always desirous of helping others, pleasant and courteous to those with whom he associated, he had won the respect and confidence of the officers of the D.&H.R.R., in whose employment he had been for many years, and all with whom he had any business relations.  He age was 37 years.  The funeral was held from his late residence Saturday morning and was largely attended, Rev. H.T. Perry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating.  The remains were taken to Cobleskill for burial. The display of flowers at the burial services was beautiful and consisted of a handsome anchor, a broken cone, besides numerous cut flowers. The deceased leaves a widowed mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gregory, of Afton and Mrs. George Sackett of Schenevus and numerous relatives and friends by whom his death will be deeply mourned.

Ida Lyon

Afton Enterprise, January 3, 1901

Ida, the 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon of Middleville died on Wednesday morning of last week of measles. The remains were brought to the home of George Lyon in Bainbridge Saturday. The funeral was held at Union Valley Sunday, and burial in West Bainbridge cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Mitchell Fisher

Afton Enterprise, January 9, 1930

North Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was deeply grieved on Saturday last by the sudden death of Mitchell Fisher.  Mr. Fisher had been in poor health for some time, but was able to be up and around until a day or so before his death.  He was afflicted with heart trouble.  Mr. Fisher had been a citizen of these parts for many years and had become endeared to all who knew him as a kind and loving neighbor and a friend to all.  He was a member of the official board of our church, a member of the O.O.O.F. who had charge of the service at the grave, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Afton.  Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, two sons and two grandchildren who deeply mourn his going.  Mr. Fisher was buried in the Green Lawn cemetery at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. I.L. Bronson of West Exeter had charge of the services assisted by Rev.  H.E. Brooks and Rev. Robert Gibby. Rev. D.M. Geddes of Afton was also in attendance.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, June 3, 1875

 

CRANDALL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 28, Chester [Crandall], son of William Crandall aged 4 years 1 month 14 days.

CHAPIN:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], May 24, 1875 Elizabeth [Chapin], wife of A.H Chapin, aged 82 years.

SPRAGUE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, Electa [Sprague], wife of Peter Sprague, aged 59 years.

WARNER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], May 27, Maryette [Warner], wife of Milan and daughter of Sherman V. Bonney, Esq., aged 84 years.

WOOD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], May 5, Emma Wood, aged 20 years.

BUSH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, Mertie E. [Bush], adopted son of R.D. and E.J. Bush, aged 6 years.