Obituaries (October 1)

Ann Eliza (Lyon) Per Lee

1829 - 1912

Mrs. Ann E. Per Lee, after an illness of five months, passed away at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday evening, aged 82 years.  Mrs. Per Lee is the last of a noted family.  Her grandfather, Samuel Lyon, with two brothers, David and Thomas, came to Oxford in canoes in the year 1792 and settled four miles above the village on the stream that still bears their name. Thomas Lyon became a Major and led a regiment of State troops from this country in 1812. At the battle of Toronto he was mortally wounded and died the death of a hero.  Her father, George R. Lyon learned the blacksmith trade of James A. Glover in the old stone blacksmith shop in this village which stood on the site of the present residence of Melvin Walker.  He moved to Greene in 1822 and originated and built up the Lyon Irons Works in that village, which is an important industry today.  Mrs. Per Lee had always resided in Greene and for a greater part of the time in the old homestead, where her death occurred.  Her first husband was J.B. Babcock, who was a leading jeweler in Greene during his day.  Some years after his death she married Isaac B. Per Lee of North Norwich, who died March 7, 1901.  She was a faithful and devoted member of the congregational church, and leaves many sorrowing friends.  Surviving are an adopted daughter.  Mrs. Nellie Garnier; four nieces, Mrs. Harriet Barnard, Mrs. Susan Eaton of Greene, Mrs. Mabel Lyon of Binghamton and Mrs. Jennie Kinney of North Norwich, and one nephew, Walter D. Lyon of Greene. The funeral was largely attended at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. George R. Foster, pastor of the congregational church, conducting the service.  [Buried Sylva Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY]

Isaac B. Per Lee

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 6, 1901

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Isaac B. PerLee died at his home on South Chenango street at a late hour last night after a two days' illness with pneumonia.  Mr. PerLee was one of Greene's best citizens, a broad minded Christian gentleman, untiring in works of benevolence and in his devotion to his church.  He moved here from North Norwich several years ago and during his residence here had been always identified with the best interests of the community.  He was one of the leading members of the Congregational church and a regular attendant at service.  Mr. PerLee is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. H.H. Kinney of Smyrna.  The funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Interment will be made at North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

William Henry Neff

February 1912

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of William Henry Neff occurred at his home near here at 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of three weeks, although he had been in poor health for about three years. The cause of death was valvular heart trouble.  Mr. Neff was born August 23, 1847, and came to the town of Guilford in 1868.  On October 14, 1873, he married Wealthy A. Smith, who survives him, together with three children, Ernest L. Neff of Norwich, Mrs. Leon Y. Jones of Albany, and Miss lulu Neff of Guilford.  With the exception of nine years, when he was in the hardware business in this village, he had resided on the Gospel Hill farm since 1875.  The funeral will be held at the house on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. U.R. Jones officiating.

Francis Russell Stork

October 22, 1842 - February 1912

Francis Russell Stork, well known in Oxford, died suddenly at his farm home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], at about 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.  Mr. Stork had not been entirely well since last August, having indigestion and a liver trouble, while a weak heart delayed his recovery.  He transacted business in Oxford a week ago Thursday and had an attack of indigestion the following day with a cold that affected his lungs, but was able to care for his stock. Wednesday night while at the supper table Mrs. Stork went into the kitchen and while there heard Mr. Stork's chair fall onto the floor.  Hastily returning she found her husband on the floor expiring.  Mr. Stork was one of the six children of John R. and Lucy Tyler Stork of Coventry, in which town he was born October 22, 1842.  He had resided on the same farm since he was a small boy, with the exception of the winter months spent for several years at the home of his son in this village.  Of good habits, a kind heart and a disposition to be useful he was a man that will be missed in the home and by the community.  As a member of the First congregational church of Coventry he had served as one of its trustees for several years.  Mr. Stork is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Loyal I. Dodge, and one son, Burton J. Stork, both of Oxford. The funeral will be held from his late home at 11 o 'clock Saturday morning, Rev. Inman l. Willcox of this village officiating.  Interment in Riverview cemetery here [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Claude C. Stratton

1912

Claude C. Stratton, eldest child of Mrs. Cora Church Stratton and the late Luverne B. Stratton, died of tuberculosis shortly after 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, March 28, after an illness of nearly a year's duration.  He had reached his 21st birthday last August.  About two years ago Claude secured the position of street car conductor on a New York city line.  Making good he held the position till failing health compelled him to return home last June, where he remained for a short time and then returned to the city, but was soon obliged to give up his position and come back.  He spent some time in the northern part of the State, but without receiving much benefit. returning home he remained till his young life closed.  Besides his mother he is survived by two sisters and a brother, Clara, Elizabeth and Albert Stratton, all of whom reside at home. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the house. Rev. Inman l. Willcox officiating.  Interment in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].