Obituaries (October 13)

Lucy Cook
Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Lucy Cook died in West Greenwood, Steuben Co., N.Y., Jan. 22, 1849, aged 71.  Sister Cook had been a disciple of Christ for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died as she had lived, in the triumphs of the Christian faith.  C. Graham, Jr.

Martin Hicks

Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Martin Hicks died in the town of Canandaigua [Ontario Co., NY], Jan. 18th, 1849, in the 75th year of his age.  He had been a professor of religion and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church about twenty-six years.  For several years he has suffered much by the wasting influence of disease; but he suffered all with Christian patience and resignation, and finally met death as a welcome messenger, to summon him to his long sought rest.  J. Chapman.

Virtue E. Dennis

Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Virtue E., youngest daughter of Nathan and Tirrah Dennis, died in Eldred, McKean Co., Pa., March 21, 1849, aged 5 years, 2 months and 22 days.  During four weeks' intense suffering of disease of the heart, she manifested much patience and composure of mind, till her soul went to Jesus.   James McClellan

Isaac Sheriff

Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Isaac Sheriff died in great peace, on the 2d of Jan. 1849, in the 69th year of his age.  Bro. Sheriff was born in Prince George Co., Maryland, in 1785, emigrated to New York in 1806, converted to God in 1807, under the ministry of Rev. James Delsey, at which time he became a member of the M.E. Church, in which, until the period of his final departure, he distinguished himself as one of her brightest ornaments.  His was not the meteor's blaze, that dazzled for a moment and disappeared, but an increasing radiance by which he distinguished himself as a burning light in the world. For several months he appeared to be in declining state, yet hopes were entertained of his recovery.  It soon appeared, however, that disease had marked him for its victim, baffling the profoundest skill of the most eminent of our physicians.  He at length relinquished all hopes of recovery and gave himself up to die, without the least apprehension of alarm.  A few days before his departure, he expressed a strong desire to receive the holy sacrament.  On the day appointed, many of his brethren and friends repaired to his residence, to commemorate with him, for the last time on earth, the death and passion of our adorable Redeemer. The scene was interesting beyond description.  The entire circle bathed in tears could exclaim, with the Apostle at the transfiguration of Christ, "Master, it is good for us to be here."  The soul of dear Br. S. was tranquil, and not a cloud appeared to obscure his prospect of heaven.  John Baggerly  Vienna, March 27, 1849

Eleanor Culley

Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Eleanor, the amiable and pious consort of Marcus Culley, of Liverpool, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], died in holy joy and triumph, on the 8th inst.  Sister Cully, in her childhood and the days of her youth, was among the comparatively few, who (were it not, "Except" -- we all "be born again" -- we "cannot see the kingdom of God,")-- hardly needed to be regenerated.  Mild and agreeable in disposition, and all her outward movements, no great change could be expected by her conversion, in behavior or air, except that placid smile of heavenly joy which can rest on no countenance but that of a Christian.  Her death, therefore, though somewhat sudden and unexpected, did not find her unprepared.  Her soul was apparently in an ecstasy, and the words with which she addressed her husband and other relatives and friends, were such as one might expect almost that "angels" only "see," or, to fall directly from heaven. As this was at the time of our third quarterly meeting, the funeral sermon, on Saturday, by our P.E. (the Rev. N. Salsbury) to the very crowded congregation, we have reason to believe will not soon be forgotten.  Indeed, we have "good hope," that some at least, there learned to "Remember always"-- especially, as that important lesson was so oft repeated--"Forget it not--forget it not."  E.W.R. Allen.  Liverpool, March 28, 1849

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 25, 1894

HAND:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18, 1894, Lydia Caroline Neely Buell, wife of Dr. Stephen M. Hand, aged 66 years.

COOMES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 20, 1894, Mr. William R. Coomes, aged 66 years.

GUILE:  In town of Norwich, Phebe A Guile, aged 46 years.

FOSTER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 22, 1894 Isabel [Foster], dau. of Gustav and Alphonsine Foster, aged 1 year 15 days.

SUMNER:  In Camden, N.J. Oct. 21, 1894, Cyrel [Sumner], infant son of Dr. Fred I. and Martha Sumner of Norwich [Chenango Co.., NY].

CAMPBELL: In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14, 1894, Mr. Jacob H. Campbell, aged 52 years.

NEARING:  In Sherburne, Oct. 18, 1894, Mrs. Joseph E. nNearing, aged 73 years.