Margaret L. (Boledt) Payne -1923
Residents of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] were deeply affected Friday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Margaret L. Payne wife of former sheriff, Geo. W. Payne, which occurred at the family home on South Broad street soon after midnight, Thursday night, following a brief illness. Her death was due to flu and complications. Although Mrs. Payne had been more or less of an invalid for several years, her last illness was known only to a few intimate friends and her passing is therefore more keenly felt by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance during her long residence in Norwich. Margaret L. Boledt was born in Bethany, Wayne county, March 26, 1861. She was united in marriage to George W. Payne at Limestone, N.Y., on March 26, 1887. They first took u their residence in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], but when Mr. Payne was elected sheriff of Chenango county in 1893 they moved to Norwich in which city they have since resided. Mrs. Payne was a devoted member of Emmanuel Episcopal church and the societies connected therewith. She was a member of the L.V.I.A. and served as its president for several years, being active in the work of the society when her health permitted. Mrs. Payne was a staunch supporter of the poor, a great friend and helpmate to children, ever thoughtful of members of her family and friends and always willing to serve one in need in whatever way her talents would allow. She was well educated and her advice was often sought and freely given. The deceased had been somewhat of an invalid for several years, but she was a woman of wonderful courage and heroism, and possessed those traits of character which endeared her to all who knew her. Her death is sincerely regretted in this city and among her friends in her former home at Bainbridge. There are many who will be made sad by her passing and who will extend heartfelt sympathy to her bereaved husband. She is survived by her husband, one step-daughter, Mrs. T.C. Kelleher of Bainbridge, a half sister, Mrs. Sarah Lafferty of Bradford, Pa., and a half brother, John Drain of Los Angeles. She also leaves a niece, Mrs. Charles Hamilton of Orieville, Cal., and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the late home, 133 South Broad street at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. The body will be placed in the vault at Mt. Hope cemetery, awaiting burial in the spring in the family plot at Bainbridge. [Norwich Sun, March 9, 1923]
The funeral services of the late Mrs. George W. Payne were held at the residence on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at two o'clock Monday afternoon. The services were attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives, and the offering of flowers and wreaths attested to the high esteem in which Mrs. Payne was held. The services were conducted at the home and at the cemetery by the Rev. Harry Hale Gifford, the pastor of St. Andrew's Episcopal church of New Berlin. The bearers were W.A. Baldwin, Linn H. Babcock, P.L. Clark, H .H. Higley, J. Johnson Ray and J. Bennett Turner. The body was placed in the vault at Mt. Hope cemetery, awaiting interment at Bainbridge in the spring. [Norwich Sun, March 12, 1923]
John W. Sullivan -1923
The following is taken from a Buffalo newspaper: "Funeral services for John W. Sullivan well-known young man of this city who died last Tuesday evening at the Sisters' Hospital, following an operation three weeks before, were held Friday morning from his late residence, No. 128 Mulberry street, and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. Interment at Pine Hill cemetery. Mr. Sullivan was born in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], in 1891, and was educated in the Coventry grammar and high schools of that place. He came to Buffalo more than five years ago, connecting with the Miller-Strong Drug Company. He left this position a short time ago to connect with the Westcott Motor Car Company, where he was employed up to the time of his sickness. He was the husband of the late Lillian M. Batt, who died five years ago. He is survived by his 7-year-old daughter, Mary Ellen, and two brothers, William J. of Minoa, and Edward J. of Buffalo. A young man of sterling character and habits, his death brings sorrow to many relatives and friends in this city and Norwich, who regret his untimely passing." [Norwich Sun, March 12, 1923]
Dr. William G. Sands - 1889
The sudden death of Dr. William G. Sands at his residence in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 14th inst. limits a life fifty and more years of which have ben passed in this community. Dr. Sands was born in Bainbridge in this county [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th day of November, 1810, and was the son of the late Obadiah Sands. About the year 1830 he was in attendance at Oxford Academy, and immediately thereafter commenced and completed his course of study as a physician and surgeon, with Dr. Perez Packer, a noted physician in a former generation. He then commenced and continued the active practice of his profession here, for twenty years, with marked skill and success. Nor only so, his practice was marked as well by much consideration for the unfortunate and needy, to whom his services were frequently gratuitous or rendered for a merely nominal charge. Dr. Sands retired from the active practice of his profession about twenty-five years since, and thereafter devoted his time largely to the care of his large and increasing estate, and to the numerous trusts as guardian and trustee for others, which he discharged with great fidelity and probity. He was elected to the Assembly as a member from this county in 1846, and was also Supervisor of the town. With the exception of deafness, which had become nearly total, he retained his faculties in a remarkable degree, and his intelligence and pleasant greeting will be sadly missed by many in the daily walks of life. He leaves him surviving, his widow, daughter of the late Henry Mygatt, one child, wife of Joseph E. Packard, Jerome Sands, a brother residing at Bainbridge, and Mrs. Sanders a sister, whose residence is in the city of New York. The cause of his death is given as heart clot.--Oxford Times. [Chenango Union, June 20, 1889]
William G. Sands - 1931
William G. Sands died at his home on Fellows street in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY], at about 1 p.m. after an illness of two days with acute intestinal trouble. Mr. Sands was not feeling well Sunday morning and was on his way to church when stricken with severe pain. He immediately returned to his home but was unable to find relief and soon medical aid was summoned which proved of little avail as he gradually grew worse until the time of his death. Mr. Sands was the son of Jerome and Jane (Shaw) Sands and was born at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] May 31, 1858, and his boyhood days were spent in that vicinity. In the year 1881 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Humphrey of Bainbridge and to them two daughters were born, Alice, who died at the age of eight years in 1894, and Mrs. Edwin Chamberlin. Mr. and Mrs. Sands came to Unadilla in 1904, when Mr. Sands purchased the insurance business of C.H. Belknap which he conducted until 1917, when he sold the business to Mahlon D. York and returned to Bainbridge where they resided until about four years ago when they returned to Unadilla. During this time he has been a valued employee in the insurance office of Hanford & Co. For many years Mr. Sands was a member of St. Matthew's church and was a vestryman here and in Bainbridge. He was a Mason, having joined Freedom lodge in this village many years ago. Also he was a charter member of G.L. Halsey lodge, I.O.O.F. Mr. Sands was a man, who by honest, and fair dealings in all of his transactions had attained a character which was enviable to his business associates and all with whom he came in contact. He always had a good word for everybody and his jovial disposition and keen sense of humor made him a favorite with all in every walk of life. Beside the widow and daughter mentioned, he is survived by three granddaughters and three grandsons, all of this village; three nephews, , Jerome S. Seacord of this village, Harry Sands of Houston, Texas, and Orrin Sands of Vallona Springs, and one cousin, Mrs. Belle S. North also of Unadilla. Funeral services were held at the late home Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Matthew's church, officiated. Burial was made in Prine cemetery in Bainbridge [Greenlawn]. [Unadilla Times, March 6, 1931]
Pearl Banner Tickell - 1931
The funeral of Pearl Banner Tickell, who died at the Strong Memorial hospital of Rochester, N.Y., after only a week's illness, was held from the West Avenue, M.E. church of that city Saturday afternoon, Jan. 10, Dr. Eaghat officiating. Mrs. Tickell was a devoted wife and mother. She was also a teacher of exceptional ability. After graduating from Bainbridge high school in 1910, she attended Cornell university, receiving her B.S. degree in 1915. She taught Home Economics in Bainbridge high school for two years, was connected with the State College of Agriculture, Morrisville, from 1923 to 1925 and for the past five years has been teaching in Rochester. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Tickell, two sons, Lynn and Roger Banner, three step-children, Howard, Jean and Mavis Tickell, also four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Delbert Rea, Mrs. Harry Hover, and Mrs. William Oakes of Rochester; Mrs. John Williams and Samuel Decker of Binghamton, and F.F. Decker of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Banner of this place motored to Rochester to attend the funeral and were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Rea. [Unadilla Times, Jan. 23, 1931]
Austin Willsey - 1908
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Austin Willsey, 32 years old, a prominent and well liked young man of this village, was found dead in his room at the Park hotel at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon. He had retired apparently well at 11 o'clock Sunday evening, and when nothing was heard from him this forenoon, it was decided to investigate. Dr. Evans entered the room and found him lying dead on the floor. He had removed his coat, vest and shoes. Heart failure is believed to have been the cause of death. Coroner Johnson of Oxford has been notified and will investigate. Mr. Willsey is survived by a sister, Viola, of this village, and a brother, P.H. Willsey of Chicago. He was a member of Susquehanna lodge, no. 175, F.&A.M. of t his village. [Norwich Sun, Nov. 16, 1908].
