Obituaries (February 17)

Mary Ann Higbee Griffith

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Mrs. Mary Ann Higbee Griffith departed this life at St. Clair, Mich, Dec. 23, 1852.

She was born at Bowman's Creek, Otsego county, N.Y., but removed with her parents to New York city when about five years of age; where she remained till her removal with her husband to this place in August last.  She was the subject of early religious impressions, and at twelve years of age united with the Greene St. M.E. Church, but subsequently declined in her Christian faithfulness, till two years since, when she was awakened, and consecrated herself anew to God, under the ministry of the lamented Wm. K. Stopford; since which she has been a devoted Christian, adorning the doctrine of God her Savior in all things.  her last illness (spasmodic affection of the nervous system) was of the most distressing character, but she bore her suffering with Christian fortitude, and enjoyed great calmness of soul, and that faith which was able to lift her spirit above the mortal struggle.  Two days before her decease, she called her friends around her, and told them of her approaching exit, her resignation, God's unfailing comfort, the sacred cross, of surrounding angels, and the vision she enjoyed of Jesus, and exhorted them to meet her in heaven.  She died without a struggle, or groan.  Clasping her hands with a peaceful smile, she fell asleep in Jesus, aged about twenty-one years.  Her loss is deeply felt by her friends, by none more than her affectionate husband, with whom she had been united less than one year.  May this bereavement prove salutary to her surviving friends.  J.M. Arnold.

Aurelia Ermina Bigelow

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Aurelia Ermina [Bigelow], daughter of Rev. A.F. and M. A. Bigelow died in Carthage [Jefferson Co., NY], Jan. 8th, aged 4 years and 1 month.  She suffered extremely for about twelve weeks, but now her pain is past, and during the last two hours we have thought of her as an angel.  A.F. Bigelow

Rev. Nehemiah Nelson

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Rev. Nehemiah Nelson died at his residence in Granville, Washington Co., N.Y., Sept. 24th, 1852, after five days' illness, in the 63d year of his age, leaving a wife and four children, two of them infants, and numerous relatives to mourn his sudden death. Though his death was sudden, yet he expressed an entire submission of the divine will, and having arranged his temporal affairs, he fell quietly asleep in Jesus. The following day his funeral discourse was preached from Psalm 116:15.  Br Nelson became pious at the early age of 17, and united with the M.E. Church.  Was class leader, local preacher, deacon, and elder for many years.  His labors were evidently blessed of God, in the awakening and conversion of sinners.  He might have been considered one of the pioneers of Methodism in the town where he lived and died. The M.E. Church is much indebted, under God, to the influence, labors and sacrifices of the deceased, for a considerable part of its prosperity in the village.  In the death of our brother, the church has lost one of its brightest ornaments, the wife a kind husband, the children a kind father.  We trust our loss in his eternal gain.  May the Lord sanctify this loss to the lasting good of his bereaved family, relatives, Chruch and community.  E.H.

Henry Johnson

Afton Enterprise, March 27, 1902

Henry Johnson was born in the town of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] Aug. 30, 1824, and died at his home in North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on March 20, 1902.  The above dates will clearly show that Mr. Johnson was one of the oldest citizens in this locality.  He was a man of earnest piety, a good clear reasoned and an exceptionally good bible student, and was a faithful and devoted member of the M.E. church for 60 years.  He was also a generous, self sacrificing husband and father, a kind and obliging neighbor, and will be greatly missed by all. The family consists of a wife and two sons, William, with whom he lived, and Frank, of Bainbridge; they all survive him and have the sympathy of the entire community.  His funeral was held from his late residence on Saturday, March 22, at two o'clock and on account of the illness of his pastor, the Rev. S.R. Wood officiated.  Interment in North Afton cemetery.

Louise Fuller

Afton Enterprise, June 13, 1929

Louise Fuller, seven years of age, living with her grandparents between Port Crane and Sanitaria Springs, died at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning at the Binghamton City hospital as the result of injuries sustained Sunday afternoon on the highway  near her home, when she was struck by an automobile driven by Alton Cole of Tunnel.  Death was due to a fractured skull.  She also sustained a fracture of the right leg above the ankle.  Cole, in his report of the accident at the Broome county sheriff's office, said he noticed the child and her grandparents walking across the road.  The child ran into the center of the highway, he said, and he swerved his car to avoid striking her, and in his opinion, she ran into the side of the car and was thrown to the ground.  Cole said he volunteered to take the child to the hospital, but his offer was declined by those with the girl. The child was removed to the Binghamton city hospital in the car of George E. Dow of Oneonta, who was piloted through traffic in the city by Motorcycle Patrolman Edward M. Droiney.  Coroner Frank J. Hitchcock was notified and after an examination of the body, ordered an autopsy performed. The body was then removed by Undertaker F.E. Tabor of Afton, to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fuller near Port Crane.  The funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Frank Thomas, pastor of the Sanitaria Springs M.E. Church.  Burial was in the Port Crane cemetery [Broome Co., NY].

James Monroe Teel

Afton Enterprise, June 13, 1929

James Monroe Teel was born at Vallonia Springs December 18, 1850, and died at the home of his daughter in Binghamton June 3, 1929.  He had been in good health for some time, but passed away after only a week's illness.  He was an example of courage and until the last his smile was ever present to encourage.  He was unite in marriage to Permelia Merrett who passed away August, 1913, to whom were born one son and three daughters, who survive, as follows:  Fred M. Teel, of Grand Gorge; Mrs. G.A. Wilder, of Sidney; Mrs.  H.W. Dunshee of Sidney Center; and Mrs. R.M. Thompson of Binghamton, also three grandchildren.  The funeral services which were conducted by E.F. Tabor, were held at his late home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. L.D. Huxtable, pastor of the Baptist church of this palce, of which deceased was a member, officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Frank Scott, Robt. Thompson, Arthur Schoolcraft, Victor Gregory, Geo. Dean and Wm. Phelps.

Obituaries (February 16)

Martha (Hine) Dean

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Mrs. Martha [Dean], wife of Zebulon Dean, and daughter of William and Mary Hine, died of dropsy, September 22d, 1852, in Cayuta [Schuyler Co., NY], in the 27th year of her age.

Martha was born in England, Jan. 20, 1826, and emigrated to this country with her parents in early life.  Her last year on earth, was one of almost unparalleled suffering, having to endure the pain inflicted by the tapping instrument twelve different times; and, incredible as it may seem, 121-1/2 quarts of water were drawn from her veins.  But she is at rest, leaving a husband and two small children to mourn her loss.  Samuel B. Porter

Daniel Cobb

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Mr. Daniel Cobb died in Marcellus, Onondaga Co., N.Y., July 26, 1852, aged 76 years.

The subject of this notice was born in the town of Shaftsbury, Vermont; and at the age of 18 first came into the town in which he died.  He was one of the pioneers in this part of the country.  The now pleasant and populous valley, and the extended and fruitful field, were then "a waste howling wilderness," whose possessors were the red man and his game.  By industry he found himself, in a few years, the possessor of a well cleared farm of 150 acres, on which he resided fifty years of his life.  For the last few years the subject of religion has engaged his thoughts more (apparently) than in former years.  But not until a few weeks previous to his death, did he express his confidence in a special Savior; and as he drew still nearer the final hour, an increasing light skirted the dark portals of the chamber of silence; the lamp of the first resurrection chased away its gloom. The feeling of his mind seemed to be,

"I would not live always, no, welcome the tomb,

Since Jesus hath there, I dread not its gloom."

To a pious friend he said, "My peace is made with God, I am ready to go."  He has left an aged widow, who has been for the last sixty years journeying towards "bright Canaan," and now stands on the shore of Jordan looking over, expecting soon to "enter and possess the land."   Wm. R. Cobb, Marcellus, Jan. 12, 1853

Clarissa Elizabeth Putney

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Clarissa Elizabeth [Putney], infant daughter of Chester and Mary Putney, died in Middlesex, Nov. 25, 1952, aged 1 year and 2 months.

When the angel of death brings little children to the Savior, the parents, even if disciples, often bitterly rebuke him.  May these learn compliance from the assurance that "of such is the kingdom of heaven."   K.F.J.  Middlesex, Dec. 31, 1852.

Isaac Dalrymple

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

Isaac Dalrymple died at his home near North Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], about 10 o'clock Thursday morning, aged 54 years.  Death was due to pneumonia which Mr Dalrymple contracted while fighting fire at the home of a neighbor.  Isaac Dalrymple was the son of Charles C. and Caroline Marden Dalrymple, and was born in the town of Otselic August 31, 1860.  His grandfather, Eli Dalrymple, was one of the pioneers of the Otselic valley, coming there from Massachusetts in 1833.  He was educated in the district schools of Otselic and at the Norwich Academy. The death of his father in 1877, when Isaac was 17 years of age, left upon his shoulders the responsibility for the care of the family and a home farm heavily mortgaged.  To this disheartening task he applied himself with that faithfulness and determination which has characterized his private and public life, and succeeded.  January 3, 1882, he married Rosa M. Hagerty, daughter of Richard Hagerty, of Otselic, who with two sons, Charles C. and David B. Hill Dalrymple, survives.  He was a member of Otselic Grange Patrons of Husbandry, Georgetown lodge, no. 679, I.O.O.F. and Georgetown lodge, no. 726, F.A.M., being a past master of the last named.  In politics Mr. Dalrymple was always identified with the Democratic party, but never with the factional differences within his party.  His political creed was faithful and efficient service and to his public duties he gave the same conscientious attention as to his private affairs.  This reputation earned for him the confidence of the community in which he lived and he was repeatedly elected to office overcoming big adverse party majorities.  In 1883, when only 23 years of age, he was elected Supervisor and served for three years. Again in 1896 he was elected to the same office and served continuously until 1908 when he was elected County Superintendent of Poor, which position he held until January, 1913.  He also served his town as railroad commissioner for many years and for a long term was postmaster at North Otselic, maintaining the office for the accommodation of his neighbors, and at great inconvenience to himself.  In 1918 Governor Sulzer appointed Mr. Dalrymple to the board of the State Industrial Farm Colony and it was expected that ultimately, upon the permanent organization of the board, he would become its secretary.   Chenango Union.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 25, 1875

HALL:  In Auburn (Asylum) Nov. 19, 1875 Mr. John P. Hall, aged 65 years of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

McMINN:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10, Minerva O. [McMinn], wife of Lacelle McMinn, aged 25 years.

CUNNINGHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 11, Minnie [Cunningham] daughter of Geo. W. and Adelia Cunningham, aged 16 years 23 days.

PARSONS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18, Maria Parsons, aged 68 years.

CORNING:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 7 Martha A. [Corning], wife of Charles Corning, aged 48 years.

BARTRAM:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12, 1875, Mrs. Harriet Bartram, aged 78.

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 14, 1875, Mr. Joseph W. Freiot, aged 74.

BARTLE:  In Albany, Nov. 19, 1875 Mr. Chas. A. Bartle, aged 23 years 6 months 21 days, son of Levi Bartle, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (February 15)

Orrilla (Smith) Pond

Northe+rn Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Mrs. Orrilla Pond, consort of Mr. Orel Pond, left a state of suffering on earth, for one of ease and delight in heaven, on the 23d of Oct. 1852, aged 59 years and 6 months.

Previous to marriage her name was Smith.  She was a native of Welliston, Vt., but with her husband removed to Smithville, Chenango Co., N.Y., which was their place of residence when she died.  They had come into Jackson, Tioga Co., Pa., as she said, "to see their two daughters once more," but while with them, the disease which had been doing its work for nine successive years, accomplished it, where children and husband could blend their sighs and tears and hear her last--"I am happy./"  The lonely widower has since given his name to the M.E. Church, and as we trust his all to God.  May the children as wisely improve the dispensation.  R.I. Stilwell

John Dikeman

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Br. John Dikeman died in Bridgewater, Susquehanna Co., Pa., September 30, 1852, in the 68th year of his age.  

Father Dikeman was born in Dutchess Co., N.Y., and moved to New Milford in 1810.  He embraced religion in 1838, under the labors of Rev. T. Marshall, and united with the M.E. Church of which he remained a consistent and faithful member until his release from earth.  His benevolence was commensurate with his means--he was ever ready to contribute to the relief of the poor and to sustain the interest of religion to the extent of his ability.  He has left an aged companion, with whom he lived fifty years, to mourn his loss, and a large circle of friends, by whom he will long be held in affectionate remembrance.

James Farout

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

James Farout died in Jessup, Nov. 3, 1852, in the 90th year of his age.

Br. Farout embraced religion something more than forty years ago, sustained the relation of a circuit steward twenty years in the state of N.J., was instrumental in doing much good in a revival of religion in that state forty years ago, and has always been an active, consistent, and faithful member of the Church and a constant, living Christian. About two years ago he lost his eye sight.  Since that time he has been much confined at home.  But there in his solitude he found the presence of the Master, and often, very often when a few of the friends of Jesus have met with him, they have found the 

"Opening Heavens around them shine."

He was liberal, almost to a fault.  In some of his last hours the enemy was suffered to buffet him, but he wrestled in the name of the Crucified and gained the victory. Father Farout was engaged in the service of his country during the Revolutionary struggle, all through its term endured its hardships, toils, and privations incident to those days of peril, and since he became a Christian, fought valiantly under the bloodstained banner of King Emmanuel, and finally fell, all covered with the glory of the Christian soldier.   Philip Bartlett.  New Milford, Dec. 31, 1852

Frederick P. Brooks

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frederick Pierce Brooks, a prominent resident of Norwich, and a cousin to the Hon. Alton B. Parker, Democratic Candidate for President in 1904, died at the Norwich Hospital last night, aged 57 years.  Death followed a stroke which he sustained about two weeks ago while on a visit to his cousin, Mrs. Edward VanSlyke, at Clinton.  He was born in the town of Guilford, Chenango County, a son of Jonas and Olive Brooks.  He married Eva Barnes, whose death occurred about three years ago.  Mr. Brooks was a cabinet maker by trade, and he established the chair factory on East Railroad street which was later organized as the Norwich Furniture Company. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

John Peaslee

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of four weeks, John Peaslee passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 15.  He was born in Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Oct. 31, 1823.  In 1846, Mr. Peaslee was married to Elvira Jones of Hartwick, who died in April, 1912, leaving him very lonely as she had been his constant companion for 66 years.  His mind was perfectly good to the last.  Mr. Peaslee was sadly afflicted, being both blind and deaf, and anxiously longed for the summons to meet his friends gone before.  He is survived by two children, Mrs. R.E. Stephens of Tuscan, Arizona, and Frank J. Peaslee of Pharsalia, with whom he resided; also four grandchildren, Mrs. Vira Loizeaux of Sacramento, Cal., Mrs. Byron Brown of South Otselic, George and Gladys Peaslee of this place.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 o'clock.  Interment in Way Side Rest cemetery.  Oxford Review.

Obituaries (February 14)

Hon. George B. Rowe

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Hon. George B. Rowe died of the typhoid fever at his residence in Canistota [Madison County, NY], 48 years.

Some twenty-two years ago, Br. Rowe embraced religion, and after trying for about two years to live in the enjoyment out of the Church, he became convinced of its impracticability, and united with the M.E. Church in this place, of which he continued a consistent member, until called to his reward. Though his generous heart beat in unison with Christians of other communions, yet he was ardently attached to the Church of his choice, sharing in its responsibilities, laboring to promote its interests, and rejoicing in its prosperity; but he is taken away in the midst of his usefulness, and this community, as well as the Church, and his bereaved family feel deeply the loss--but

"Our loss is his infinite gain."

for he died as we should expect such a man would die.  When much emaciated by disease, said he to a brother (who was about leaving for class meeting) "Go, tell my brethren that the religion I professed in health, I now find good in sickness, my prospects in the future are unclouded."  A few days afterwards, when articulation had well nigh ceased, he said to his companion, "I am almost home," and soon after added, "we'll stem the storm." And then he passed the stormy coast and we doubt not has safely anchored in the port of endless glory.   T.R.R.  Canastota, Jan. 13, 1853

Electa A. Getman

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Electa A. [Getman], wife of Alonzo Getman died in Columbia, Herkimer co., November 15, 1860, aged 25 years.  Our dear sister was a woman of great patience and meekness, a careful mother, and an affectionate wife.  She experienced religion about ten weeks before she died.  She suffered much, but she suffered [as a Christian].  Her faith was firm on the promises of God, and when death came, she was found ready to go to her reward in heaven.  She has left a husband and two dear little children to mourn their loss.  God grant that they may be prepared to meet her in heaven.  John Crawford, Jordanville, Jan. 1, 1853

George Tuttle

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

George Tuttle died Saturday, at 3 p.m., at the home of Elias Bailey at New Berlin Center [Chenango Co., NY].  He was 62 years old, one of a family of six children, of whom one is living, Mrs. Maraden Kershaw of Sherburne, and she is the oldest of the family.  George was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where the family lived for several years, his father conducting a carriage manufacturing establishment on North Main street.  His funeral was held at the home of his brother-in-law, Lester Vail, February 10, 1914, at 1 p.m.  Rev. A. Fuller of the Presbyterian church of New Berlin officiating.  His remains were placed in the vault till spring when interment will be at Sherburne by the side of his parents.--Sherburne News.I

Julia Creedon Lyons

South New Berlin Bee, February 28, 1914

Mrs. Julia Creedon Lyons, widow of the late Michael Lyons of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on Silver street, this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at a late hour Tuesday evening.  She had been in failing health for several months, and her advanced age made recovery impossible.  Mrs. Lyons was a daughter of Timothy and Johanna Sullivan and was born in Cork, Ireland, on January 2, 1836.  When she was 18 years of age she came to this country and located at Norwich.  In the year 1854 she was married to Michael Lyons who was one of the most extensive farmers in the town of New Berlin.  All her married life until the death of her husband which occurred about fifteen years ago she lived upon the farm near South New Berlin.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Miles of Utica, and Miss Abby Lyons of Norwich, and three sons, Edward J. of South New Berlin, Charles E. and Frank M. of Norwich, together with one brother, Timothy Creedon of South New Berlin.  She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, three daughters, Anna, Mary and Alice and one son, George having died several years ago.

The life of this good woman has been one of remarkable courage, evincing one of the noblest characters of American womanhood.  Soon after her marriage her husband enlisted in the 20th New York regiment of volunteers, and for nearly two years was engaged in many of the battles during the civil war.  In those days the life of a farmer's wife was filled with many hardships and entailed the most arduous toil.  The death of her husband and children brought many sorrows into her life which she bore with resignation and fortitude.  She performed every duty of life cheerfully and faithfully.  She was a devout Catholic, a faithful wife and a devoted mother, and the recollection of the fidelity with which she fought life's battle will be cherished as a sweet memory by her many acquaintances.

The funeral will be held form her late residence, No. 50 Silver street, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, whence it will proceed to St. Paul's church where she will receive the last sad rites of the sublime faith in which she lived and died.  Interment will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY] by the side of her husband and children.--Norwich Sun.

Obituaries (February 13)

Asa Augustus Canfield

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Br. Asa Augustus Canfield, eldest son of Aba B. and Ann Canfield, died of scarlet fever, in Almond, Allegany Co., N.Y., Nov. 1852, aged 15 years 9 months and 24 days.  He experienced the saving grace of God some two years since and joined the M.E. Church and continued an acceptable member until transferred to the Church triumphant.  His death was sudden and unexpected.  May the young lay it to heart, and "Remember their Creator in the days of their youth."  John H. Day. 

Canisteo

 

Lucretia Nettleton

Northern Christian Advocate,  Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Lucretia Nettleton departed this life Jan. 11th, 1853, in full hope of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. She was born in 1797, in Saratoga co., and was converted to God in 1817, in the town of Pompey, Onondaga Co.  One year ago, at a meeting held by Dr. Paddock in Onondaga Hollow, she professed to experience the blessing of entire sanctification, which blessing she retained until death signed her release.  Her distress during the last days of her illness was unexampled, yet she proved the grace of God sufficient.  O that her bereaved friends may imitate her example. that they may die the same  glorious death.   R.H. Clark, Onondaga Hollow

 

Obry Beach

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, January 26, 1853

Obry [Beach], second wife of Chauncey Beach, died in Augusta, Oneida Co., N.Y., Dec. 18, 1852, aged about 60 years.  Sister Beach was married to a former husband by the name of Charles Devotee.  He was a sea-faring man, was wrecked at sea, was taken from the wreck with a ruined constitution and died soon after.  Sister Beach was married the second time to Br. Chauncey Beach about twenty years since, by whom she has had and left two daughters, both of whom profess religion, as also their father, who has long been a member of the M.E. Church. At the time of her death, and for a long time before, sister Beach had been a member of our Church. She was an affectionate wife, a kind mother, an exemplary Christian.  May we all follow her as she followed Christ.  Her death was occasioned by a fit of the numb-palsy.   L. Beach

Martha (Race) June

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 16, 1887

Many friends in Chenango county will grieve at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Ira W. June, which occurred on Saturday last.  She had been in ill health for a number of years, much of the time confined to her bed, and suffering severely, but had borne it all with patient Christian resignation.  When death finally claimed her for his own, she sank to rest in the blessed assurance of a happy immortality.  Mrs. June, whose maiden name was Race, was a native of the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and had reached the age of fifty-five.  She was married to Mr. June in 1850, and they resided for many years in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1882, when Mr. June was elected sheriff, they removed to Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], where they have since resided.  her delicate health prevented her from forming a large acquaintance, but she was known to be a devoted Christian woman and received the respect and sympathy of the entire community.  One married daughter in Oxford and the bereaved husband are the only immediate members of the family. Their affliction can only be assuaged by the remembrance that she has gone to her reward.

"There is no flock, however watched and tended

But one dead lamb is there!

There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended,

but has one vacant chair."

The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. June on South Broad street, Tuesday afternoon, and the remains were taken to Oxford for interment, where services were also held in St. Paul's Episcopal church.

Elizabeth Packer (Pendleton) Stanton

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 16, 1887

"Tis over now, the door has opened this last time for her.

More wide than was its wont; no longer side by side

With us she passed from thence.  We followed,

Weeping at the pomp which was not pride, and which she did not seek.

We cannot speak because we loved her so."

 

June 9th, 1887, after a distressing illness of three months, died Elizabeth Packer Stanton, wife of the late Capt. Robert A. Stanton, and only daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Pendleton, in the 42d year of her age.  Born at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], she received her earlier education at the Academy at that place, afterward taking a special course of study at Vassar college.  August 27th, 1868, she married Capt. Robert A. Stanton, and soon thereafter the young couple took up their residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where they have since resided and where four children have been born to them.

Peculiarly fitted for each other, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, during their married life ever maintained the character of lovers.  Their greatest enjoyment was to share each others' society, and their greatest desire to rear their children for spheres of usefulness in the world.  Thus passed the happy years--though a considerable portion of them were passed by her in physical suffering and ill health--yet she called them happy years.  But all too soon the bright visions faded, and the happiness went out from her heart like the glow from evening skies.  Less than one year ago her companion was stricken down by her side, and she learned that love was powerless to wrest from the usurer, death his bonded debtor.  She buried him, and with him, for a time, seemed to bury every hope and desire of living.  He had been her support and strength during all the sweet years, and round him she had twined all the tendrils of her affections, and now, bereft of him, all joys for her had faded.

But the devoted wife was the self-sacrificing mother, and from the grave of her dead she rose with heroic determination to take up again the burden of life, and for her children to work, to plan, and to live, as it seemed pleasing to the Lord.  Then it was that the Master, having taught her the lesson of obedience and love, said "It is enough, come up higher."  She heard the call and commending her loved ones to the care of Him who tempereth the blasts to the shorn lamb, she entered into His rest.  During the few weeks immediately preceding her death she sent loving farewell messages to distant friends, and spent hours in planning the future of her children.

The funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon.  Lovely looked the casket and that which it contained as it lay in state in the long parlor waiting to be borne to its last resting place.  Over the casket, with wings expanded in an upward flight, hovered an exquisite butterfly of rare flowers, beautifully representing the freed spirit winging its way to its other, ultimate home, while around and above the still form, in the most perfect arrangement which loving ingenuity could devise, were other floral tributes equally beautiful, and seeming to take from death its sternness and its sting. The wasted features wore a look of ineffable peace for "the former things had passed away." and you knew, as you looked upon the closed and quiet eyes, that God had indeed wiped away all tears from them forever.

"All was ended now, the hope, and the fear, and the sorrow.

All the aching of heart, the restless, unsatisfied longing

All the dull, deep pain, and constant anguish of patience."

No pen of ours can do justice to her character.  A devoted wife, a loving mother, a steadfast friend, these are the titles she earned on earth, and which shine as stars in her crown of immortality.  Why God called her when she seemed most necessary to her loved ones, is a question that will remain unanswered until we, too, shall stand in His presence, and hear all mysteries explained.

In the quiet cemetery, near the highway which she traversed when she left her Oxford home--a happy wife,--by the side of him who loved her better than his own life, and whose faithful wife she was, Elizabeth Stanton sleeps until the resurrection morning.

 

Obituaries (January 12)

B. Carman Russell

Chenango Union, June 16, 1887

A friend in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] furnishes us with the following particulars of the sad fate of a former resident of that village:

The sad announcement of the death of B. Carman Russell, by accidental drowning at Brockville, Canada, on Thursday afternoon last, cause a gloom of sadness to appear over our community that will long be remembered.  His elder brother, William, and the young bride, arrived with his remains by the D.L.&W. railroad at 8:23 A.M., Saturday.  The remains of the unfortunate man were quietly conveyed to the home of P. L. Russell, his father, where they were viewed by a large number of friends. At 6 P.M., after a brief service at the house, they were taken to the cemetery and consigned to earth, in the presence of a large and sad assemblage.  Memorial services of the departed were held at the church, Sunday at 2 P.M., Rev. W.G. Queal, of Norwich, officiating.  The church was well filled and the occasion was one of great solemnity.

The deceased was widely known in this community, and highly esteemed.  He was a tinman by occupation, and an excellent workman, was industrious and obliging, polite, social, and a man of excellent habits.  His sudden death was a great blow to his family and especially to the young bride, who was made a widow after only eight days of married life.

The circumstances of the affair are as follows:  The deceased, who had resided in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] about a year, and was employed at J.A. Williams'  locomotive headlight works, was married on Wednesday, June 1st, to Miss Mary L. Loftus, of that city, at the St. John's church. They left Utica by the Black River railroad, to visit the bride's parents, who live at Packingham, Canada, on their wedding tour.  From Packingham they went to Brockville, Wednesday, and were waiting there for some baggage which for some reason had been delayed on the way.  Shortly after dinner, Thursday, the 9th, he informed his wife, who was stopping at the Ottawa Hotel, that he intended taking a walk, and it was his wish that she should accompany him.  She told him that she would be ready in a few minutes, and asked him to take a walk while she was getting ready. This he did, going down on the wharf.  While walking along to the edge of the dock he was seen by those standing around to suddenly stagger and fall into the water, apparently in a fit. The water at the place was about twenty-five feet deep.  A long pole was immediately procured by a man named White, but although it was placed in the unfortunate man's hand, still he did not grasp it, and in a very short time he sank beneath the surface, to rise no more in life. There were some eight or ten persons by when the accident happened, and still his life could not be saved.  A grappling hook was secured, and after a few minutes grappling, the body was lifted up from its watery position by Mr. James A. Bresland. A doctor was immediately summoned, and as quickly as possible Dr. McGannon was on the spot.  He tried in vain to detect some sign of life, but his efforts were of no avail, and he pronounced life extinct.

The sad news was immediately telegraphed to William Russell, who was in Utica at the time, looking for his brother's return at any moment.  He received the dispatch Thursday night and left Utica the next morning, and arrived at Brockville at 1 P.M.  Eddy Russell, the youngest brother, who is attending the Business College at Binghamton, was summoned and arrived home Saturday morning.  The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour of their bereavement.  They desire as an acknowledgment of the kindness manifested by their friends and neighbors, to thank them for what they have done at this time of their sad affliction.

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A correspondent favors us with the particulars of the drowning of B. Carman Russell at Brockville, Canada, on Thursday last, and of the burial at North Norwich on Saturday.  Mr. Russell was thirty-eight years of age, and a son of Peter W. Russell, of North Norwich.  He was a tinner by trade and was formerly employed in the shops of D.M. Holmes & Son and J.H. Latham, in this village [Norwich, NY].  It appears that he was subject to fits, one of which was the cause of his death.  He was a young man of good habits, and much respected, and the sincere sympathy of many friends here will go out to his relative, and particularly to his wife, in her early bereavement.

Miles Ireland

Chenango Union, June 16, 1887

The funeral of the late Miles Ireland, who died at his home Thursday morning last, after a long and severe illness from lung disease, was held at the Union church on Saturday at 3 P.M.  The church was crowded, many G.A.R. comrades from Norwich, Plymouth and Smyrna being present and participating in the solemn ceremonies.  The speakers on the occasion were Dr. H.H. Beecher and Rev. Mr. Moore, of Smith Post, No. 83, and Rev. Mr. Beers, pastor, Rev. W.G. Queal and Rev. L.C. Hayes, of Norwich. The remarks from the above named gentlemen, as well as the sermon delivered by Rev. L.C. Hayes, made a deep and lasting impression upon the congregation. The singing was supplied by the congregational choir of Smyrna and highly appreciated.

The deceased was born in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]\, in 1838; enlisted as private in Company F, 114th Regiment in 1862, and was discharged from the hospital at Washington, for physical disability, in May, 1863.  He was a member of the Grand Army Post at Norwich, and was highly esteemed by all of its members.  Ritualistic ceremonies were performed at the grave by the members of that grand order.  He was a prominent member of the M.E. church, and was ever ready and willing to lend a helping hand to advance the cause of Christianity.  He was a benevolent man, and did much to alleviate suffering humanity.  As a citizen he stood high in the estimation of his friends and neighbors. he was an indulgent father and an affectionate husband, a true soldier, and a zealous Christian and will be missed in the community where he lived, as well as in the home circle.  He leaves a devoted wife and four children to mourn his loss, who have the heartfelt sympathies of a large circle of friends to help to comfort them in their bereavement.  North Norwich, June 13, 1887

John Dell

Chenango Union, June 16, 1887

John Dell, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was drowned near Clyde [Wayne Co., NY], Wednesday afternoon of last week.  Mr. Dell and a companion were in a boat, on the Clyde River, about half a mile from the village, trolling. They attempted to change places in the boat, when it capsized and both were thrown into the water.  Dell at once struck out for the shore, but when about half way there was seized with a cramp and went down.  His companion clung to the boat and was rescued. The body was recovered from the river in about an hour and placed in the morgue at Clyde.  On Thursday it was taken to Albany, his former home, for burial.  Deceased was well known in Norwich, having worked at his trade of a tailor with G.E. Van Heynigen & Co., leaving here last spring for Oneida, where he engaged in business for a few months, when he removed to Clyde a few weeks since.  He was about twenty-eight years of age, and unmarried.

Obituaries (February 11)

Jane Peckham

Sidney Record, March 21, 1889

Mrs. Jane Peckham, widow of John Peckham, and mother of Ed Peckham, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died last Thursday night, at the home of her son.  Her health had been poor for many years.  The funeral was held last Monday noon and was largely attended.  Mrs. Peckham was about 69 years of age, and was a sister of William and Austin Miller. She was a most exemplary Christian lady and many life long friends sincerely regret her death.

 

Hon. Robert W. Courtney

Sidney Record, March 21, 1889

Death has harvested another of our best known and most respected townsmen, Hon. R.W. Courtney, who died at his home near Unadilla last Monday night at about 10 o'clock.  During the war Mr. Courtney represented Delaware county in the State Legislature, and has since held important town offices.  He was a man of sterling personal qualities, and fully merited the confidence he universally enjoyed.  His death is a great loss to all.  The Record extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family./

 

Hiram Jewell

Sidney Record, March 21, 1889

The illness of Hiram Jewell terminated in his death, Tuesday, the 12th inst.  It seems that he contracted a severe cold while recently purchasing a car load of horses in Canada, and although he was hardly able to return home, yet he did so, and then followed a short sickness of pneumonia, which caused his death.  The funeral occurred at the house last Friday, where a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to a kind friend and an obliging neighbor.  The interment took place in the Mt. Upton cemetery [Chenango Co., NY], and it is said that upwards of fifty teams formed in the procession.  Mr. Jewell was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Mt. Upton, and it need not be added that he was a man who had many friends.

 

W.W. Clark

Sidney Record, May 21, 1889

Death has removed from our midst another aged and deeply respected citizen in the person of Mr. W.W. Clark, who died at his home on River street [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], at 7:30 last Friday night.  Although very weak and evidently failing, Mr. Clark held out pluckily during the last few months, and attended to his daily duties regularly.  It was with feelings of deep regret that relatives and friends noted his growing weakness and failing vitality.  He held out as long as he could until about a week before his death. When he became confined to his room, little hope was entertained of any permanent recovery, and that the dreaded hour was fast approaching was painfully apparent to all.  His death takes from Sidney a man who was respected by all who knew him.  he was kind, gentle and considerate, a man of sound, common sense, plain, fair and square in his conversation and dealings.  Mr. Clark died in the 76th year of his age.  He was born in Tolland, Connecticut April 9th, 1813.  In 1815 his parents moved to Guilford.  With the exception of 14 years in Newark Valley, and 5 years residence in Sidney, Mr. Clark was a life long resident in Guilford, where the news of his death has caused general sorrow.  The funeral was held the Monday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of mourners. 

  

Thomas Collins

Norwich Sun, May 15, 1916

Thomas Collins, a well known locomotive engineer on the O.&W. died at his home at 51 Mechanic street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday evening, aged 49 years.  He is survived by his wife and two small sons, a father and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held from the house at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and from St. Paul's church at 9:30 o'clock,  Rev. Prendergass officiating.  Interment in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Frank E. Sands

Norwich Sun, May 15, 1916

Great Bend, Pa.:  Frank E. Sands, aged 49 years, a life long resident of this place, died suddenly Thursday evening about 9 o'clock at his home.  Mr. Sands for many years was one of great Bend's most prominent business men, having kept a drug store here and also in Hallstead.  He is survived by his wife, his mother, and a brother, Charles Sands, of Dallas, Tex. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, Rev. William Wood officiating. Burial was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

 

Eunice (Wilcox) Slawson

Norwich Sun, May 15, 1916

Rome:  Mrs. John G Slawson, who had been an invalid for 18 years, died Saturday morning at her home, 617 North Jay street, in her 82d year, after a lingering illness.  He maiden name was Eunice Wilcox.  She was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] and had lived here for 60 years.  In this city 52 years ago, she married Mr. Slawson who survives, also one daughter, Mrs. Emma Slawson of this city and one sister, Mrs. Emma Welden of Norwich; also six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the house this afternoon.