Obituaries (May 2)

Charles Durrant

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, April 17, 1867

DURRANT:  In Guilford, Apr. 10th, Charles Durrant, aged 24 years.  Mr. Durrant came to this county about three years since, from Towanda, Pa.  He came to us an honest, upright, open hearted, and religious young man, and it was Charlie's habit to carry his religion with him wherever he went; not only to the Church on the Sabbath, but to all places and into every day's business.  He lived most of the time at Norwich, where he united with the Congregational Church, of which Rev. S. Scoville is pastor, and made many warm friends, who will deeply mourn when they hear that he is no more.  He came to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] a few months since, and entered into partnership with D.D. Gilbert in the Hardware business and untied with our Congregational Church.  He was attacked with congestion and hemorrhage of the lungs, from the effect of which he rapidly and peacefully passed away, in spite of all that kind friends and able physicians could do to save his life.  His remains have been taken to his native place, to be tenderly deposited in some sacred spot upon which sweet flowers shall grow and bloom, planted by loving hands and kept moist by tears of grateful remembrance.  Not often do we meet with a young man of so many attractive and eminently good qualities as he possessed, and on account of these, his friends cannot soon forget him.  In his worldly business, he was thorough, entirely governed by Christian principles, and eminently successful.  In every moral and religious reform, he was a faithful and influential worker, a warm friend of the temperance cause, a true lover of the Sabbath School, and a bright and shining light in the Church. The faithful laborer, the genial friend, the noble and pious youth, has been called to his great and eternal reward, and we to mourn.  May the blessed Saviour deal gently and graciously with his beloved and deeply afflicted widow. Death was at their wedding, and death quickly terminated their earthly relation, but death cannot separate them. They are "wedded for Heaven," and they shall surely meet again, in glory, to celebrate the marriage supper of the Lamb.    J.L. Jones

 

Lillian (Kniskern) Lord

1872 - 1939

Mrs. Lillian Kniskern Lord, 55, wife of Representative Bert Lord of the thirty-fourth Congregational District, died early Tuesday at her home in Spring street, Afton.  In poor health for several years, Mrs. Lord submitted to an operation in Washington several months ago.  She returned to Afton six weeks ago, accompanied by Mr. Lord.  Mrs. Lord was born February 12, 1872, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan  L. Kniskern.  She became the wife of Mr. Lord August 3, 1893.  She was a teacher in the Afton High school for 23 years.  Survivors are Representative Lord and a sister, Mrs. Harriett Sands of Vallonia Springs.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. the Rev. Frederick Nichols of the Afton Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.  In October of 1935 Representative Lord and Mrs. lord were members of a congressional committee attending the inauguration of Manuel Quezon as president of the Philippines. The committee later visited Japan.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Lillian Kniskern Lord, wife of Congressman Bert Lord, who died at the Lord home on Spring street Tuesday, was held from the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.  Rev. Frederick Nichols, pastor of the Afton Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, former pastor of the church, but now pastor of the Endicott Baptist church, officiated.  The bearers were Whit Y. McHugh and Harry Carr of Afton, Earl Sheldon and George Lord of Binghamton, Luther Collins of Nineveh and Walter Kniskern of Petersburg, Va.  The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful and included a huge floral piece from the Republican members of the house of representatives at Washington.  Among those who attended the funeral service was William S. Murray, state Republican chairman, and Representative and Mrs. Fred L. Crawford of Michigan. Burial was made in the family plot at Glenwood cemetery.

 

Nathaniel Locke Moore

Chenango Union, January 21, 1897

Nathaniel Locke Moore, a lifelong resident of McDonough, Chenango county, N.Y., and a pioneer of the town, died very suddenly at the residence there of his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Pike on January 9.  He was born in McDonough on February 1803.  His father was Sylvanus Moore, who emigrated from Connecticut in the latter part of the last century.  He came to McDonough, when it was practically a wilderness, and was largely instrumental in settling the town.  At one time he owned considerable land there.  He became prominent in Chenango county affairs in various ways.  For a number of years he was captain of militia, and in his drill and discipline adhered strictly to a book on tactics Baron Stueben had prepared at the request of Congress.  Captain Moore married Miss Betsy Curtis on December 20, 1797.  The wedding was the first to occur in McDonough. the wife died in the early twenties, and on December 19, 1829, Captain Moore married Miss Polly Coville. The captain died on September 2, 1850, at the age of 79.  Nathaniel Locke Moore was one of several sons born of his father's first marriage.  He attended Oxford Academy, and at the time of his death was its oldest surviving alumnus.  For a number of years he was a school teacher.  All his life he was a great reader, and became known as a man of wide information.  In religion he was a strong Baptist, and had been a member of the church of that denomination in McDonough since the foundation.  Mr. Moore is survived by an only brother, Lysander Moore of Oxford, and two half brothers, George Moore of Sheboygan, Wis. and Thomas Moore of No. 51 Catharine street, Utica; by two sons Burke E. Moore, of McDonough, and Andrew Moore, of German, N.Y.; and two daughters, Mrs. Sallie Pike, of McDonough, and Mrs. Mary Meeker, who lives in the west--Utica Herald

Julia (Burlison) Evens

Chenango Union, August 7, 1890

EVENS:  Monday, July 28, at her home near Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Julia Evens, widow of the late John Evens, "entered life eternal."  She gave her heart to God in her youth, and walked in the ways all the days of her life.  Reared in the early years of Methodism, her gentleness and simplicity of manner and dress were an unspoken rebuke to the frivolities and vanities of today.  Her religion lightened her daily tasks, and helped her bear with faith and patience all the sorrows of life. She survived the loss of her husband about three years.  Some time previous to his death they celebrated their golden wedding.  Her father, the late Azor Burlison, owned a large tract of land, which he generously divided with his children, as they desired homes, so her life was passed surrounded by her kindred, and almost under the shadow of the old homestead.  Her father was a willing servant in God's hands, and did much to establish Methodism.  At Guilford Centre, in her young womanhood, she was a teacher, and I doubt not that she taught both by precept and example.  On the table before me lies an open Bible on the fly leaf of which under her signature is written:  "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth."  She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and God has given her the rest she so desired.  Rev. Frisbee officiated at her funeral in an able and eloquent manner. The beautiful flowers which covered the casket, and filled the rooms with their fragrance, were loving tributes from many friends.  Four of her grandsons bore the casket to the grave.  Two sons and a daughter survive her:  Mr. Guernsey Evens, of Guilford Centre; Mr. Hiram Evens, of California; and Mrs. Rhodes, of Syracuse.   M.F.H.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, April 17, 1867

 

SHERWOOD:  At the residence of his brother in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, April 7th, 1867, Kip Sherwood, formerly of this place, aged 28 years.

 

WINSOR:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Helen D. [Winsor], wife of Lafayette Winsor, aged 29 years.

 

ABBOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 6th, after a protracted illness, P. Abbott, aged 49 years 11 months.

 

HERRON:  In Saratoga, Apr. 10th, Wm. Herschell Herron, aged 36 years.

 

CLARK:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 14th, Ellen Virginia [Clark], only child of Hon. Henry A. Clark, of Bainbridge, aged 14 months.

"Early, bright as morning dew,

She sparkled, was exhaled and went to Heaven."

Dorman Family, Guilford NY

Dorman Family

Guilford, Chenango Co., NY

Norwich Sun, July 13, 1937

 

In looking over the private burial spot of the Dorman family at the lake, which is probably the oldest private lot or cemetery located in this community, the writer found many historical facts.  The great-grandfather of Charles and Emma North of this place was James Dorman of Cheshire, New Haven county Conn., as was his wife who was Anna Harper.  He was born in Connecticut in 1755.  His son, Joel Dorman, who came from Connecticut, was married to Lois Beecher in that state in 1815 and shortly afterward came to Smithville Flats where they purchased a farm.  They rode through this country in an old ox cart.  In coming to Guilford, which was then known as Fayette, they secured possession of an old log cabin that stood directly on the site the Darling cottage now stands [in 1937].  This probably had been in the possession of some white settler or a tribe of Indians, but there is nothing to prove this theory true.

 

Upon leaving this cabin Joel built a house which stands on the present Fred Burton farm.  An interesting old-fashioned deed was seen.  It took two years to get possession of the land, beginning Feb. 12, 1834 and was completed on Feb. 20, 1836.  Joel only lived there seven years when he died.  His wife Lola is buried with him in this private cemetery.  Joel Dorman's children were Philo, John, Andrew, Hannah, Sarah, David and Betsey.

 

Sarah married Charles C. North.  Their children were Louis, Jennie, Hattie, Charles W., Edward and Emma.

 

Charles W. North married Elizabeth Brome of Orange county, N.Y. She is a descendant of Rev. Richard Denton who founded the Presbyterian Church of America at Hempstead, L.I.  It is said that the seventh edifice now stands on the same site.

 

James Dorman, born in 1755, had another son, Alanson.  He was married in 1814 at Cheshire, Conn., and settled on a farm 11 miles south of Phelps which is seven miles south of the present site of Geneva, N.Y., where his great-grandson John S. Dorman conducts the same farm 123 years later.

 

This burial ground is from part of the Dorman property where both families, Dormans and Norths, now rest. Several descendants of the above ancestors still live in this and nearby places [in 1937].

 

 



Obituaries (May 1)

Fannie (Radley) Dexter

1876 - 1933

This community was greatly shocked to hear that Mrs. Dexter had been stricken with the dread disease meningitis, Tuesday, and she passed away Thursday afternoon, April 27, 1933, as the sun was going down she passed on to her heavenly home.  Fannie (Radley) Dexter was born May 25, 1876, the only daughter of David and Martha (Matterson) Radley. She had always lived in this community and was loved by all who knew her.  No pen of ours can do justice to her character.  A devoted wife and mother, a steadfast friend. Everything was done to save her life, but to no avail. She was a very active Christian woman, a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal church, a member of the Victory Rebekah Lodge, no. 426, and a valued member of the Fortnightly Study Club. A kind and thoughtful neighbor, always carrying a bit of cheer to any who were ill. She will be sadly missed in the home, where she was ever ready to welcome her loved ones.  One can not help but look up into the bright blue sky and wonder why!  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.  November 6, 1898, she was united in marriage to Floyd Dexter, and to them was born one son, Raymond.  Her funeral was largely attended Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. H .H. Hadley, Jr., officiating. The flowers were many and beautiful, mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held. The heartfelt sympathy of many friends is expressed for the sorrowing husband, son, daughter and grandchild. 

Gone, where pain shall never enter,

Serving God both night and day,

led beside the living water

Where God will wipe all tears away

 

Jennie E. Dexter

Chenango Union, November 15, 1883

Jennie E., only daughter of George W. and Pardelia Dexter, died at her father's residence, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], November 1st, at 12:30 o'clock, A.M.  Deceased was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 6th, 1868, and hence was in her sixteenth year.  When she was about three years of age her parents removed to Guilford, which has since been her home.  For nearly five weeks she has been confined to her bed with chronic laryngitis.  She was apparently improving until the Sunday preceding her death, and it was not until Wednesday that the physician lost hope of her recovery.  Jennie was a general favorite with her companions, and by her quiet and lady like bearing she won the esteem of her seniors.  It can be truly said of her that she always acted as she thought was right. When such an one falls, silence most becomes us, tears are the most befitting eulogy. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Sunday, conducted by the Rev. P.R. Tower. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends. At twelve o'clock the remains were borne up the aisle by the remaining members of her Sabbath school class; following these came the relatives, and immediately after them the public school in a body. As soon as the casket had been placed in position, Misses Anna Warrener and May Dickinson stepped forward and placed upon the lid a beautiful floral cross, a tribute from the teachers and pupils of the school.  The services were of a very impressive nature, and scarcely a dry eye was to be seen in the audience. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were borne to the cemetery, accompanied by the relatives, friends, and the school.  Here was committed to the earth, "dust to dust, ashes to ashes," the body of one who was true to her friends, true to herself, true to her God.

 

Charles F. Dickinson

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Charles F. Dickinson, "Grandpa Dickinson," as he was familiarly and affectionately known to his many friends in the city of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, suddenly and quietly expired on the street, Monday morning of last week, while he was leading the family horse to the blacksmith shop. The cause of his death was probably heart failure, and he evidently died instantaneously and painlessly.  He had eaten a hearty breakfast, and was usually cheerful, planning for the day.  Mr. Dickinson was born in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], March 1, 1822, and went to Fond du Lac on his fiftieth birthday. For the last twelve years he had resided with his daughter, Mrs. P.B. Haber.  Mrs. Dickinson died July 4, 1879.  Mr. Dickinson leaves two children and a brother surviving. These are Mrs. P.B. Haber, of Fond du Lac, George F. Dickinson, of Oshkosh, and his brother, W.E. Dickinson, of Vernon, N.Y.  Five weeks previous to his death he buried a son, Dr. Dickinson, which was a great blow to the old gentleman. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, at St. Paul's Cathedral, and was largely attended. The remains were interred at Rienzi.

 

Henry C. Cole

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Advices received here Monday bring the sad intelligence of the death of Henry C. Cole, at Omaha, Neb., the day previous.  It will bring sadness to the hearts of many here who knew and loved the deceased. he was the surviving child of the late Calvin Cole, and a brother of Augustus, the donor of the Cole fountain.  he was educated at Oxford Academy, and the earlier part of his business days were spent here.  Oxford Times

 

John Hoag

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Word was received here last week announcing the death of John Hoag, who was recently taken from this village to the Soldiers' Home at Dayton, Ohio.  We understand that he was buried at the Soldiers' cemetery belonging to the home.  Poor old John, he has answered the last earthly roll call.  Loyal to his country, may his weary spirit find rest in the great unknown whence it has flown.  Greene American

Post listing, April 24-30, 2017

Listing of blog postings for the week of April 24-30, 2017

Marriages

Posted April 27, 2017

John L. Clark - Emma M. Marshall (1879)

Mr. & Mrs. A. Bradley (1867, 15th anniversary)
Marriage notices - 1821
     Eleazer Brown - Hannah Wales
     Isaac Thorn - Dorcas Spencer
     Merrick Scott - Sally Harvy
     Walter Brown - Elizabeth Smith
     Thomas Trlman - Catharine Williams
     Lyman Wilcox - Florinda mills
     Joseph Chubb - Hannah Daniels

Posted April 30, 2017
Caroline Haynes -Bradley Bunnell (1890)
Prof. I.P. Bishop - Julia Allen (1875)
Edgar L. Cornell - Millie A. Bowen (1888)
Louise Yale - Bernard Windt (1936)
Marriage notices
     Silas Clark - Lavina Sherwood (1827)
     William Jacobs - Phila Gifford (1827)
     William Hiller - Abigail Roe (1867)
     E. Green Dow - Sarah E. Phelps (1867)

 

Obituaries

Posted April 24, 2017

Edwin J. Chase (Norwich, Oneida, 1921)  Photo

Grant L. Chase (Norwich, 1894)

Harriet V. (Boss) Chase (Norwich, Oneida, 1934)

Autumn Bard (Norwich, 1934)

Posted April 25, 2017
Frank L. Rhodes (Clint TX, Norwich)  photo
Daniel Bond (Afton, 1876)
Newton Martin (Binghamton, 1881)
Sarah Cary (Oxford, 1821)

Posted April 27, 2017
Polly Medbury (Norwich, 1890)
Jerry Griffin (Marathon, 1890)  drowning
Otis O. Root (Guilford, 1890)
Mrs. James Bowen (Guilford, 1890)
Henry Boyce Jr. (Rockdale, 1938)  Train/car accident
Amanda Bradbury (Guilford, 1879)
Dr. Matthew Bradbury (Guilford, Mexico, 1885)

Posted April 28, 2017
Edward Bradley (Oxford, Guilford 1875)
Mr. C.D. Brown (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1883)
Flora Burlison (Guilford, 1880)
Eliza Bradley (Guilford, 1880)
Richard Herrick Smith (NYC, Norwich, 1890)
James Burch (Yaleville, 1873)
Frederick Burlison (Bainbridge, 1875)

Posted April 29, 2017
Harry Burton (Guilford, 1906)
Joseph Russell Clark (Guilford, 1876)
Thomas Cole (Oxford, 1827)
Reuben Kirby (Bainbridge, 1827)
Adalaide A. (Jones) Johnston (Coventry, 1867
Death Notices
     Margaret Fisher (Willett, 1827)
     Leonard Cole (Guilford, 1888

Posted April 30, 2017
Caleb Cooper (Guilford, 1867)
Emily (Davis) Cutshell (Norwich, Leadville CO, 1893)
Hon. Willard Davis (Guilford, Charlotte MI, 1874)
Death Notices
     Elijah Buel (North Norwich, 1867)
     Lucy M. Gray (Oxford, 1867)
     Dea. Drury Morse (Greene, 1867)
     Mrs. L.C. Button (Otselic, 1867)
     Frances j. Bixby (Afton, Bainbridge, 1867)
     Albert Cornwell (Guilford, 1888)
 

    

Miscellaneous

Posted April 24, 2017

Retirement of B-G Art Teacher Lucille Kinney - 1976  photo

Posted April 27, 2017
Mrs. Almira Campbell, 80th Birthday 1919  photo

Obituaries (April 30)

Caleb Cooper

Chenango Union,, May 15, 1867

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, 1867, after an illness of ten weeks, Mr. Caleb Cooper, aged 85 years and 7 months.  He came among the early settlers, in the year 1807, and located in the south part of Guilford, where he since resided, and for more than half a century lived happily with his surviving widow, rearing a very respectable family, and accumulating a comfortable property.  He bore an irreproachable and estimable character; ever truthful and reliable; in his dealings upright and honest; always peaceable and obliging; politically a Democrat, ever loving the flag of the union, as his service in the war of 1812 evidenced.  Last autumn he felt that human goodness or excellence alone could not prepare him for Heaven; he sought and obtained a firm and precious hope of a glorious immortality, through the atoning blood and righteousness of Christ, cheerfully saying the sting of death was taken away.  During his illness, everything which his able physician, loving children and kind neighbors could do for him, was done.  He was buried on the 7th, with solemn and appropriate services.  His aged widow, brothers, sisters and children, have the consoling sympathy of their many friends in their deep affliction.

Emily (Davis) Cutshell

Chenango Union, June 8, 1893

Mrs. C.G. Nash, returned last evening from Leadville, Col., with the remains of her sister, Mrs. Emily Cutshell.  Mrs. Nash was summoned to Leadville about two weeks ago by a telegram announcing the serious illness of her sister, but arrived there about four hours after her decease.  Mrs. Cutshell was formerly a resident of Norwich, her maiden name being Emily Davis.  She leaves three children, one of whom, a bright little boy of four years of age, was brought home by Mrs. Nash.  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. C.G. Nash and Miss Annie Davis. The interment took place at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY], Rev. E.B Olmstead, officiating.

Hon. Willard Davis

Chenango Union, January 22, 1874

Many of the older residents of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] will recognize in the subject of the following obituary  notice, a former citizen of that town, who removed west a number of years since.  Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Newman Gates, of this village.

Charlotte (Mich.) Republican, Jan. 9:  No resident of Eaton County has lived a more active life, and none has left a more honorable record, than the Hon. Willard Davis, of Vermontville.  From the early history of the County, his name has appeared in connection with the public business and public enterprises.  As a member of the Legislature, as connected with the Oliver College, with Railroad, Insurance and local affairs, his life has been one of incessant activity.  In all these activities he was faithful, prompt, and successful; and his reputation remained untarnished.  A man of sound principles and of earnest religious life, he leaves an example and a lesson for all.  His funeral sermon was preached at the Church in Vermontville, December 21st, by Rev. H.J. Parker, from the text Matt, XXV:21.  Well ss done thou good and faithful servant.  The sermon contains so just and complete an estimate of Mr. Davis's life and character that we would publish it entire but for the fact that it was only partially written.  We copy from it as follows:

"There were two great national evils against which he threw his whole moral force with the violence of an ardor that becomes fierceness when roused to its height.  Human slavery he hated with the fierceness of a Massachusetts Abolitionist.  Almost single-handed he fought in this County the ugly shape, and lived to see it prostrate in death.  The life blood of a loved son mingled with that of thousands of other sacrifices.

"With an opposition as strong and fierce he met Intemperance, and fearlessly threw himself against it and its supporters. Would to God we had more such foes to the evil!  He was very bitter against wrong, and strange would it be if in his nature justice did not at times overshadow mercy to the evil doer.  He was ardent as an advocate and fearless as an opponent.  Opinionated and independent in action.  A tireless worker; full of blood and activity; having no hours to waste, rather an insufficiency for his self imposed duties.  A good student of the times and of human nature.  Social when brought into or caught in Society, but never courting it.  He despised the tinsel of social life.  The hollow puff ball of fashion he probed with the sharp knife of a common sense sarcasm, and delighted to see it collapse when the unnatural inflation was removed.  His rule of conduct was a common sense propriety.  Publicly, he was often the prime mover and always the support of efforts to improve, either materially or morally, our community or mankind in general."

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 15, 1867

 

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 12th, Mr. Elijah Buel, aged 79 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 9th, Lucy M. [Gray], wife of John Gray, aged 69 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Dea. Drury Morse, aged 51 years.

 

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. L.C. Button, wife of Consider Button, aged 49 years.

 

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge, aged 22 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, March 9, 1888

 

Albert Cornwell died at his home in Ives Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], Friday evening, Feb. 24, of pneumonia, aged 78 years.  He was a respected and trustworthy citizen, and held the office of society clerk of the M.E. church, Guilford, for nearly 50 years.

Marriages (April 30)

Bunnell - Haynes

Chenango Union, January 9, 1890

A pleasant social event occurred at the spacious residence of Miss Caroline Haynes, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], New Year's evening, when she was united in marriage to Mr. Bradley Bunnell, a late resident of Penn Yan, N.Y. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about thirty guests, all near relatives of the contracting parties, by the Rev. Lynch, Rector of Christ Church. The parlors were beautifully dressed in Xmas greens and ferns, the initial letters appearing in white flowers tied with white ribbon. The bride wore a rich costume of brown silk and plush, with diamond ornaments and natural flowers. The supper did credit to Mr. Ferris' established reputation as caterer. The viands were ordered from Norwich, and were most agreeably served.  The gifts were numerous and beautiful, comprising lovely laces, choice books, silver, china, fancy articles, and charming pictures.  It was a reunion of the Bunnell family, which had not occurred in twenty-six years.

Bishop - Allen

Chenango Union, December 2, 1875

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pleasant, if not brilliant wedding took place at St. Andrews Chruch, in this village, on Wednesday evening last.  The parties were Prof. I.P. Bishop, of the Academy, and Miss Julia Allen, and the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Robinson. A large number were in attendance.

Cornell - Bowen

Chenango Union, April 19, 1888

For some time past, Edgar Cornell, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], has had quite flattering offers to engage in business, if he would only go West, as the friend believed that much more could be gained by a young man there than here.  He finally concluded to accept the offer and go.  And then a question arose as to whether he should go this spring and return in the fall, for he had made an offer of his heart and hand to a young lady, by whom it had been accepted with the understanding that in the fall they should join hands to share together the allotments of life.  The matter was talked over,and it was concluded that it was not best for man to go alone, and so arrangements were made for a quiet wedding at the residence of the bride's father, Henry Bowen, in Guilford, Wednesday, April 4th. The immediate relatives and friends gathered, when after an hour of visiting with the bride and groom, Edgar L. Cornell and Millie A. Bowen stood before the company, and Rev. .C. Hayes asked for the promise and presented the wedding ring, when they were pronounced husband and wife together. The tables in the spacious dining room laden with only such delicacies as occasions like it afford, were surrounded, and the viands, with a bountiful supply of warm maple sugar, were partaken of with joy and hope. We then repaired to another room, where other tables were well covered with mementoes of friendship, which told something of the appreciation with which the bride and groom were held--silver ware, gold and greenbacks, tablecloths, napkins, bed spreads, pictures, etc.  A visit of a few days among friends, and Tuesday, April 10th, they took the 10 P.M. train via Binghamton for Great Falls, Montana, where they expect to make their home. The prayers and best wishes of many friends followed them for their happiness and prosperity.

Windt - Yale

October 1936

Miss Louise Yale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yale of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was married Saturday morning to Bernard Windt, son of Walter Windt, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., at Sage chapel, Ithaca.  Rev. Leon Bouton of Oxford officiated.  The bride wore a princess gown of blue velvet and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums.  She was attended by Miss Margaret Parry of Endicott, who wore a gown of wine colored velvet.  Harry Cook was best man.  Mrs. Windt was graduated from Cornell university.  Mr. Windt is a graduate of Ithaca college.  Both are members of the Union-Endicott High school faculty.  Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served in Willard Straight hall.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, November 23, 1827

Married in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. N. Bentley, Mr. Silas Clark, Merchant to Miss Lavina Sherwood, daughter of Mr. John Sherwood, all of that place.

Married in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening, the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Kies, Mr. William Jacobs to Miss Phila Gifford, daughter of Mr. Abner Gifford, all of this town.

Chenango Union, May 15, 1867

In German, April 26th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. William Hiller, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Abigail Roe, of Wolli Kill.

In Utica, April 29th, by Rev. D.C. Curry, Mr. E. Green Dow, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah E. Phelps, of South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]

 

Obituaries (April 29)

Harry Burton

Oxford Times, July 4, 1906

Died, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] July 2, 1906, Harry Burton, youngest son of Alfred Burton, aged 29 years and 10 months.  Funeral services will be held from the M.E. church, of which he was a member, Wednesday at 2 p.m.  He was a young man of good habits, of kindly disposition, a good neighbor and much respected by all.  He lived in the town of Guilford all his life, with the exception of one year spent in Norwich  He was married in 1902 to Lois Cobb of Norwich, who survives him, as also his parents, one brother and one sister. Burial at Yaleville [Guilford,, NY].

Joseph Russell Clark

Chenango Telegraph, February 10, 1876

DIED:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 31, 1876, Mr. Joseph Russell Clark, in the 79th year of his age.  The death of Mr. Clark demands more than a passing notice.  He was born in Middletown, Conn., July 31, 1797, but soon moved to Norfolk Conn., where he lived until the age of 20, when he came to Guilford in 1817, and built a part of the home now standing simply "inclosing" it, using blankets for doors and sheets for windows, and has lived in it a period of 58 years.  The place was then an unbroken wilderness, and travelers were guided in the path by marked trees. He was married Jan. 25, 1824, and celebrated his golden wedding Jan. 25, 1874, his wife living nearly one year afterward.  He was the youngest of five children and the last one left, all living beyond the allotted time of life, whose ages at death were as follows:  87, 85, 84, 80, 78, all lived with the companions of their youth to old age except one, who buried her husband and married again.  United with the Congregational church, August 1831 and has been a consistent active member for 44 years, giving liberally for one of his means, not only for his particular church, but for benevolent objects in general.

Thomas Cole

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, November 9, 1827

Departed this life, at his residence, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday evening the 28th ult. Mr. Thomas Cole, aged 92 years.  His days were industriously spent in the pursuits of agriculture.  He was exemplary in his morals, and just in his dealings.  The wear of time had so enfeebled his nerves that he was confined to his bed nine days before his death and we may with propriety quote the words of the poet as applicable:

 "Of no distemper, of no blast he died,

But fell like an autumn fruit that mellow'd long,

Ev'n wondered at because he falls no sooner,

Fate seem'd to wind him up for fourscore years:

Yet freshly ran he on twelve winters more,

Till, like a clock worn out with eating time,

The wheels of weary life at last stood still."

Mr. Cole was born at Voluntown (now Sterling) in Windham county, Conn. on the 25th August, 1735, and in December, 1757, was married to Miriam Kinne, of the same town, with whom he lived the remainder of his days,; he has now left her a widow in the 90th year of her age.  They have had ten children, five of whom are now living.  Nine of them had issue. Their grandchildren now living are fifty-eight; their great-grandchildren are eighty-two, and their great-great-grandchildren are five; making in all of the four generations, one hundred and fifty!

Reuben Kirby

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, November 9, 1827

Died in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult. Mr. Reuben Kirby, aged 67 years.  Deacon Kirby was one of the first settlers of the Town, and during a long life he sustained the character of one of the brightest ornaments in society.  In the various relations of husband, father, neighbor and citizen, he had few equals and no superiors. After an illness of many months, which he endured with that fortitude which ever attends devotional piety, he died in the firm belief of the reconciliation of his Divine Redeemer, and in hope of a blessed immortality.

Adalaide A. (Jones) Johnston

Chenango Union, May 15, 1867

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, 1867, Mrs. Adalaide A. Johnston, wife of John Johnston, Esq., recently of Paterson, N.J., and youngest daughter of Horace and Betsey Jones of Coventry.  This sad bereavement has sent a pang of grief and sorrow to the hearts of a large circle of relatives and friends.  The deceased was a young woman possessed of more than ordinary charms and attractions.  Her evident intelligence and cultivation of mind, and her pleasing manners, made a favorable impression at once upon all who met her; while her bright cheerfulness, gentleness and amiability of character, drew to her the warmest affections of all who knew her intimately.  But thus taken from us by a mysterious visitation of Providence, we bow our sorrowful hearts in humble submission to the will of the Great Dispenser of all events, and find our consolation in the fact that she died "in communion of God's holy church; in the comfort of a reasonable religious and holy hope;" and while looking forward in hope "to the general resurrection and the life of the world to come,": we invoke God's mercies and blessing upon her bereaved husband and tender infant whom she leaves behind.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, November 23, 1827

DIED:  On Wednesday evening the 14th inst. at Willett, Cortland county [NY], Margaret [Fisher], wife of John Fisher, Jun. in the 26th year of her age.

Bainbridge Republican, March 2, 1888

Leonard Cole, aged 74 years, a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Nelson Parsons in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst.  The funeral was held on Sunday and the remains were taken to Ives settlement [Guilford, NY] for interment.

 

Obituaries (April 28)

Edward Bradley

Bainbridge Republican, February 6, 1875

We learn from the Oxford Times that Edward Bradley, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died in Port Henry, Essex Co., on Monday of this week.  Mr. Bradley was a native of Guilford where his parents reside, and for a number of years was employed as bookkeeper in the store of Clark Brothers, in Oxford. About two years since he gave up book keeping and accepted position as traveling salesman for a Utica firm, later he gave that up and went to Port Henry, where he was in the employ of a Railroad Company, having resided there but a few months.  During his residence in Oxford he was a prominent member of the Fire Department and Masonic order, and his genial disposition, frank and manly manner won for him the respect and esteem of the community at large.  He leaves a young wife, to whom he had been married only a little over two years, and a large circle of friends to  mourn his untimely death.

 

C.D. Brown

Chenango Union, July 19, 1883

The funeral of Mr. C.D. Brown, formerly of Bainbridge, was largely attended at the M.E. Church in this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, the 18th. The burial was conducted by the Master of Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., Mr. H.L. Scott. A large number of the members of this Lodge were present; also many members of the fraternity in this place.  Upon this occasion Mr. A. Bradley, our village undertaker, brought into use for the first time, a new and beautifully designed hearse, from the establishment of C.H. Graves, of Mt. Upton.  This supplies a want in our community that has long been felt. To the old one, belonging to the Cemetery Association, which has been in use over twenty years, which has served its purpose long and well, but has thoroughly had its day, we think all will cheerfully say "Good Bye." 

 

Flora Burlison

Chenango Union, April 15, 1880

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Died, after but six days sickness, of diphtheria, on the morning of the 8th, Flora, wife of Ervin H. Burlison, aged twenty-three years.  The deceased was beautiful of feature and disposition, of pure Christian living, and beloved by all who knew her.  Only a little over one year ago she was wedded to Mr. Burlison, and, surrounded by loving friends, the future seemed to lead through paths of comfort and goodly promise, but Death, the Insatiate, claimed, and she has passed through the gates into the very Shiloh. The bereaved husband and friends have the sympathy of the entire community.  Her funeral was largely attended, Rev. E.L. Bennett, who officiated, speaking from the text, "There is but a step between me and death."

Life, tho' falling like the grain,

Like that revives and springs again,

And, early called, how blest are they

Who wait in heaven their harvest day."

 

Eliza Bradley

Chenango Union, April 15, 1880

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  And yet again has death visited our community, and taken away one of the young.  Eliza, wife of Willard Bradley, died on Sunday morning last, after a long and painful sickness.  Her funeral was held Tuesday.  In view of these two saddening deaths of the young, the solemn warning of the Quaker Poet seem to have most divine significance:

"Let us do the work before us,

Cheerily, bravely, while we may,

Ere the long night silence cometh,

And with us it is not day."

 

Richard Herrick Smith

Chenango Union, January 9, 1890

Richard Herrick Smith, familiarly known as "Heck" Smith, died in New York, Friday, of pneumonia, aged fifty-two years.  He was a son of the late Hiram Smith, of this village, and a brother-in-law of Lysander R. Brooks, of this place {Norwich, NY].  He learned the printer's trade in the office of the Telegraph, and afterwards became a telegraph operator.  During the war he had charge of an office in Arkansas and since then has worked as a printer in New York and Albany.  He was unmarried.  His remains were brought here for burial, Sunday morning, and funeral services were held at Breese's undertaking rooms in the afternoon, conducted by Rev. A.J. VanCleft.  Interment on the family lot in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

James Burch

Chenango Union, December 11, 1873

From the Bainbridge Republican of last week, we learn that James Burch, one of the oldest pioneers of Yaleville, in the town of Guilford died November 25th, aged 99 years.  He came to this country when a young man, and settled on the place now owned by Luman Yale.  The country was then an unbroken wilderness, he having to chop away a space large enough to build a log house, and has lived to see the forests disappear and splendid farms and villages spring up in their stead.  He was known as a strictly moral and honest man, and was respected by all.

 

Frederick Burlison

Bainbridge Republican, April 10, 1875

Again has death appeared in our midst and claimed as its victim our much esteemed townsman, Mr. Frederick Burlison, who died at his residence on Tuesday evening, March 16th, aged 24 years and 6 months.  In the death of this truly excellent young man our community has sustained an irreparable loss.  His kind disposition, his upright and virtuous life, enlisted the admiration and demanded the esteem of all who knew him.  His funeral was attended at the M.E. Church, of which he was a member, in this village, on the 19th inst., at which time a large concourse of relatives and friends were present.  He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.

Marriages (April 27)

Clark - Marshall

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

On Wednesday evening of this week, at the home of the bride, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. John l. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Emma M. Marshall only daughter of Hiram Marshall.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Grummon. The bride was very nicely dressed, and we noticed at the reception one or two very elegant presents.  This couple, it seems have wooed since babyhood, and Cupid, who no doubt had an idea of his own, has, at last, consummated a union, which, we trust, will never be disturbed in its present harmonies--a union which the friends of both will unite in expressions of congratulation and wishes for their beatific prosperity through all their walk in life.  Among the invited guests were C.M. Priest, L.B. Clark, I.M. Curtis, S.S. Ehrich, Willard Hastings and yours truly.

 

Mr. & Mrs. A. Bradley

Chenango Union, October 20, 1867

Glass Wedding:  The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was celebrated at their residence on the evening of October 19th.  Some eighty of their neighbors and friends assembled on the occasion each one bringing as a token of their regards a piece of glassware.  One of Guilford's happiest social evenings is said to have been realized.  The following impromptu liens were contributed ot the entertainment by one of the guests: 

 

The Crystal Wedding

I'd scarce believe the story true,

That I had heard aright,

Did not this festal gathering

Bespeak a wedding night. 

 

Yet fifteen years some changes make,--

Strange things have come to pass,

And 'mongst the types of mortal love

We number tin and glass

 

Time leaves the impress of his flight,

In more than snowy hair,

Steals from the cheek the bloom of youth,

And leaves the trace of care.

 

Yet counting up the vanished hours

A recompense appears

If children's faces at the board

Mark well the lapse of years.

 

What matters the lost loveliness

From the staid matron's brow,

When in some beauteous daughter's face

It shines reflected now?

 

Ah, Hush! 'tis all "Love's labor lost,"--

Our rhyme is quite destroyed,

For at the table, and the hearth,

There's a great, aching void!

 

We've done our best to make it right,

So let the subject pass--

This Crystal Wedding Harvest

Brings a Baby made of Glass!

                                                                                                      Bainbridge Ledger

 

Marriage Notices

Norwich Journal, December 13, 1820

 

Married on the 10th inst. by the Rev. J. Randall, Mr. Eleazer Brown to Mrs. Hannah Wales, daughter of Hascall Ransford, Esq., both of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Norwich Journal, February 7, 1821

 

Married, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday the 31st ult. by John Randall, Esq. Mr. Isaac Thorn, to Miss Dorcas Spencer, both of this town.

 

Norwich Journal, February 14, 1821

 

Married, in Preston, on the 31st of December last, by Rev. Nathan Noyes, Mr. Merrick Scott, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sally Harvy of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Married, Jan. 17, 1821, by the same, Mr. Walter Brown, to Miss Elizabeth Smith.

 

On the 21st, by the same, Mr. Thomas Trlman to Miss Catharine Williams.

 

Feb 6th, by the same, Mr. Lyman Wilcox, to Miss Florinda Mills.

 

On the 8th, by the same, Mr. Joseph Chubb to Miss Hannah Daniels, all of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]



Obituaries (April 27)

Polly Medbury

Chenango Union, February 20, 1890

Mrs. Polly Medbury, for many years a resident of Great Brook in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died after but a few hours' illness at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. John Wheeler, near Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]Monday morning, February 10th, 1890, aged 96 years.  The family were making arrangements to celebrate the approaching birthday of the aged mother by a family reunion, at which time her son, Mr. Jerry Medbury of Cuba, Allegany county, was to be present, and for him she had just finished knitting a pair of socks which she was to present him on this her 96th anniversary.  The anticipated happy event, has for the family been turned into one of sadness.   The surviving children of the departed are two sons--Mr. Jerry Medbury, a former resident of Columbus, also of Norwich, and Mr. Murray Medbury, and two daughters, Mrs. Griffing and Mrs. Davidson, the latter for some years having had the care of her mother and an aged aunt, the sister of Mrs. Medbury.

 

Jerry Griffin

Chenango Union, February 20, 1890

Jerry Griffin, while intoxicated Friday evening, fell from the highway down a steep bank into a mill pond in marathon, and was drowned.  His remains were found next morning.  He was sixty years of age, and leaves a wife and six children.

 

Otis O. Root

Chenango Union, February 20, 1890

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Otis O. Root, another of the old residents of our town, died at his house here on the 8th inst., after an illness of some two or three weeks.  His age was 79, and he had resided upon his farm, at Root's Corners (where his father, the late Aaron Root, lived for many years) and in our village from an early period.  He leaves a wife, one son and several daughters surviving him.

 

Mrs. James Bowen

Chenango Union, February 20, 1890

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our community were pained to hear of the death of Mrs. James Bowen, formerly of our vicinity, which took place at a hospital in New York city, on the 9th instant.  Mrs. B. had been suffering from an internal tumor, which finally threatened her early death unless a successful surgical operation could arrest it.  For that purpose and as a last resort she was taken to New York, where, as we are informed, the operation was successfully performed, but owing to her enfeebled condition, she continued to sink until her death.  She was 49 years old, and her life has been one of true Christian virtue and resignation.  Her grief-stricken husband has the sympathy of all who knew them, as also do the aged mother and the brothers and remaining sister.

Henry Boyce

Norwich Sun, February 4, 1938

Henry Boyce, Jr., six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boyce of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 9 o'clock Thursday night of injuries received, Jan. 22, when the Boyce automobile was struck by an O.&W. train operating on the New Berlin-Edmeston branch near Rockdale.  The father is still a patient at the hospital suffering from injuries sustained in the same accident, but his condition is said to be good.  Mr. Boyce has fractures of both collar bones and broken ribs and pelvis.  Dr. L.T. Kinney, coroner, ordered an autopsy performed at the hospital Friday morning on the boy.  Dr. L.W. Abbamonte and Dr. W.H. Mason conducted the autopsy. Coroner Kinney announced that death was caused from a ruptured liver, acute peritonitis, collapse of right lung fractured ribs and pelvis. The body of the child was released in the care of Colwell Brothers, Bainbridge undertakers. The parents are the only survivors.  The train accident occurred Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22, at two crossings north of the Rockdale station.  The Boyce car was going east while the train was northbound toward New Berlin.  The injured man and his son were first taken to the Sidney Hospital but that institution was so crowded the patients could not be cared for there and they were then brought to the hospital in Norwich.  It was evident that Mr. Boyce did not hear the train's whistle or bell. There is a clear view of the crossing at that point and another automobile driven by Mrs. Joyce, a neighbor of the Boyce family, was following the Boyce car and stopped when she heard the engine whistle.  The Boyce accident was the third on this branch of the O.&W. railroad since 1938, and the death of the Boyce child is the first fatality.  Just this week there occurred the fourth accident on the branch line when an automobile collided with the section motor car, slightly injuring three section hands.

Amanda Bradbury

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Amanda, wife of Andrew Bradbury, aged 75 years.  In the death of this lady we are again reminded how rapidly the old and respected citizens of the town are passing away.  Mrs. Bradbury has been a resident of Guilford for over 40 years, for nearly four years has been an invalid and at times her sufferings have been intense.  Her active life was always filled with works and deeds of charity and the poor especially will remember her as their friend.  She leaves a husband and several children, all being in town, except Dr. Matthew Bradbury, of Mexico, who was here to attend her funeral.

Dr. Matthew Bradbury

Oxford Times, February 17, 1885

Dr. Matthew Bradbury, died at his home in Mexico, N.Y. [Oswego Co., NY], last week, and his remains were brought here for interment.  Funeral services were held by Rev. Mr. Berry, of Christ's Church, on Saturday, the 14th inst.  The deceased was a son of the late Andrew Bradbury, and his early life was spent in this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  When a young man he studied medicine with Dr. John Clark, and for several years has been located at Mexico,  He leaves a wife to mourn a kind husband.

Mrs. Almira Campbell, 1838 - 1919

Celebrated at Eighty

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919

 

Almira (Curtis) Campbell

1838 - 1922

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pleasant surprise party was given Monday at the home of Mrs. Fayette Carpenter on Rexford street, the occasion being the 80th birthday of her mother.  Mrs. Almira Campbell.  Fifteen of her children and grandchildren were present and enjoyed an excellent dinner in honor of the day.  Mrs. Campbell was remembered with many gifts of flowers, money and souvenir cards from friends in Cuyler, Bonney, South Otselic and Norwich.

 

Mrs. Campbell is the widow of Joseph Campbell, of South Otselic, since whose death, five years ago, she has made her home among her children. She was born in Middleburg, Schoharie county. After her marriage, she became a resident of Otsego county until 28 years ago when the family moved to South Otselic, Chenango county. Four sons and three daughters are now living.  Amenzo Campbell, of Cuyler; Mrs. Carpenter, of Norwich; Mrs. Albert Devoe, of Frankfort; Delos Campbell, of East Lee, Mass.; George Campbell, of Otselic; David Campbell, of this city, and Mrs. Emma Brooks, of South Otselic. There are also living 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Two grandsons are in the service.

 

Obituary

Norwich Sun, January 20, 1922

At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fayette Carpenter, at 55 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], yesterday, occurred the death of Mrs. Almira Campbell, widow of the late Jonah Campbell.  She died at the age of 84 years.  Mrs. Campbell had been in failing health for the past year.  Her death is mourned by hundreds of friends throughout the city, for she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact.  She leaves to mourn her loss six children.  As a church member she had made many friends and had been a diligent worker since becoming a member of the Methodist church in beaver Meadow.  Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter on Rexford street, Saturday at 1 o'clock, the Rev. Samuel T. Harding officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Jonah J. Campbell

Cortland NY Standard, January 17, 1914

CAMPBELL:  In Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], Jan. 15, 1914, Jonah J. Campbell, aged 77 years.  Funeral services Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of his son, A.F. Campbell.

 

Widow's Pension

Cortland NY Democrat, May 29, 1914

Almira Campbell, who has been here with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Brooks for some time has left for Norwich to spend the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Holley.  Mrs. Campbell was granted a pension April 30 as the widow of Jonah J. Campbell late of Co. B. 90th N.Y. Inf. H.A.  Webb drew the papers.  Mrs. Campbell was married in 1856 and was unable to furnish any public record, marriage certificate of eye witness.

Obituaries (April 25)

Frank L. Rhodes

Utica Saturday Globe, February, year unknown

 

Frank L. Rhodes

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 28:  Frank L. Rhodes, who died February 18 of apoplexy in Clint, Texas, was a native of Norwich.  He was the only son of Dr. Lewis A. and Martha Rhodes and was born March 16, 1859, residing here until his arrival at young manhood.  For 17 years his home had been in Clint, Texas, with Grant Wheeler, another former Norwich resident.  For a number of years Mr. Rhodes had acted as a newspaper correspondent in that section.  He leaves only one near relative, a sister, Mrs. Ida Taylor, of this city.

 

Daniel Bond

The Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, July 8, 1876

About 8 o'clock, last Monday, train 12 going east, struck and fatally injured Daniel Bond, a workman on this section of the road.  It seems the men were repairing the track about 2-1/2 miles of this place, and as the train came near, they all stepped off the track.  Mr. Bond seeing some tool left behind reached for it just as the engine came up to them, when the cross beam or cylinder struck him on the side of the head, crushing the skull.  He lived probably 60 minutes and expired. Dr. Hayes was summoned, and was prompt to attend the call, but the poor man breathed only a few moments after he arrived.  He was about fifty-five years of age, and leaves a family to mourn his loss.

 

Newton Martin

Chenango Union, August 11, 1881

Newton Martin, a young man twenty-two years of age, residing in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], was killed in that city on Monday, by a blow from a base ball bat.  Martin, with another young man, and two women of questionable reputations, were passing along the street about four o'clock in the afternoon, and when in front of John Regan's store, he became engaged in an angry discussion with a man near the store, who hailed him and his companions with offensive words. the disturbance becoming annoying to Regan, he went out and ordered Martin to move on, but he refused, became very abusive, and called to Regan to come across the road and fight. Regan accepted the challenge, took off his coat, and the fight commenced.  Martin got the upper hand of Regan, and had him down, when the latter called to his boy in the store for assistance. Tim, a lad about thirteen years of age, rushed from the store with a base ball bat, with which he struck Martin a heavy blow on the back of te head.  Then Regan got on top of Martin, and struck him several blows before he realized that he was insensible.  He then went to his store, but returned in a few moments, when told that Martin was dead. Regan's face was considerably bruised in the melee. Both father and son were arrested, and an inquest is being held. Regan has always borne a good reputation.  Martin is said to have been under the influence of liquor.

 

Sarah Cary

Norwich Journal, June 27, 1821

Died, at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. Mrs. Sarah Cary, in the 22d year of her age, after a distressing sickness of about two months, which she bore with Christian fortitude and humble resignation, trusting in the merits of our Saviour.  In the dispensation of Divine Providence, in the death of this truly amiable woman, in the morning of life, an affectionate husband and an infant child have sustained an irreparable loss.  Her numerous relatives, friends and acquaintance, to whom she was endeared by the strongest sympathies of human nature, will feel the distressing calamity as not easily repaired, nor soon to be forgotten.  Let this unexpected mortality enforce the salutary admonition, that in the midst of life there is death," and the importance of being prepared to meet this momentous event.

Retirement of B-G Art Teacher Lucille Kinney

Lucille Kinney Retires

by Nancy Sue Burns

Tri-Town News, July 7, 1976

 

Mrs. Lucille Kinney

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Lucille Kinney never gave any thought to being an art teacher.  A native of Brooklyn, New York, she attended Pratt Art Institute, one of the best art schools in the country, and like her sister, a fashion artist, dreamed of the sophisticated world of art design. But Lucille Kinney found her niche where she least expected.  In the late 1930s, the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School needed an art teacher--"just to fill in until we can find someone on a permanent basis,"  Lucille was told.  And so Mrs. Kinney took the first step that was to firmly implant her in the school and eventually in the hearts of many students and fellow teachers. They soon learned that here was a teacher who wanted to not only help the art student develop his talents but wanted to help all students gain an appreciation for and an understanding of beauty as evidenced in the many art forms.

 

"I think I was really lucky," said Mrs. Kinney.  "I had a complete background in art at Pratt while many who were headed for teaching careers got bogged down with courses centered on teaching certification.  My certification as a teacher came after I had my courses in art.  After I took the 'temporary' job at Bainbridge-Guilford, I began to take courses for certification leisurely," she said "Somewhere along the way teaching became a real challenge for me and I never had any thoughts of leaving Bainbridge.  I've been lucky, the art program has been mine," she said.  "I've had complete freedom to do thing my way."

 

When Mrs. Kinney began teaching, she taught art at all grade levels.  In recent years she has had just high school students.  "I teach a very structured course with emphasis on the fundamentals," she said.  "We also take field trips and I believe in competition."  Among the areas where her students have competed have been at Roberson in Binghamton and at the Automobile Association competition in Oneonta where they swept away all the awards.

 

Mrs. Kinney is not just concerned with how well her students can paint or draw or succeed in any other medium.  "I like to bring out the fact that art is not just the work you put down on paper, but what you can enjoy and understand," she said.  "Even if a student can not do the work himself, he can appreciate what others do."  Mrs. Kinney continued, "Art isn't anything that should stay within the classroom.  It should be a part of each one's life.  I try to give my students as broad a view as possible.  I tell them be interested, be involved."

 

Mrs. Kinney is a delightful lady with a warm and spontaneous smile. She appeared for her interview at the Tri-Town News in a bright yellow culotte and hardly looked like a teacher about to retire and yet that is what she did at the end of the school year.

 

"Teaching has been very rewarding and I am pleased that so many of my students are in the field of art," she said.

 

Now with more time for herself, she plans to "do more painting myself and to pick up a couple of art courses.  "We never run out of things to do or learn," she commented.  She also plans to do some camping with her husband, Walter, and to spend time gardening.

 

In looking back over the years as an art teacher, Mrs. Kinney said she has no regrets about her choice of a career.  "It has been a marvelous experience," she said, "working with young people, seeing their talent develop has been a thrill."

 

In her years at B-G she has made friends with and been influenced by a great many people as well as having influenced many others herself. She said the person who has been the most inspiration for her outside of her own family was former B-G Principal Edward Andrews.  "He was a stimulating person who knew how to make you want to do your best," she said. 

 

One of her greatest thrills recently was having the new art gallery in the school named after her--the Kinney Art Gallery.  Olie Williams, who is entering art school next fall and other students in Mrs. Kinney's high school art classes were instrumental in having the gallery named after her. At an assembly program, Mrs. Kinney received flowers and a plaque.

 

While much of her life has been concerned with her students and her art, her personal life has centered around her husband, Walter, and their three children and now their five grandchildren.  Her daughter Eleanor "Duff" Conklin recently started work on her doctorate degree. She has an assistantship at Indiana Un. at Pennsylvania.  She teaches English at Mariest College in Poughkeepsie.  Eleanor has four children.  Stephen is now working on his second master's degree in business administration.  He is in charge of the Ithaca office for the Ithaca Concrete and Block Co.  He has one son.  Walter "Terry" Kinney recently earned his doctorate degree at N.Y.U.  He is a professor at Waterloo University in Canada.

Obituaries (April 24)

Edwin J. Chase

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1921

 

 

Edwin J. Chase

1855 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The body of Edwin J. Chase was brought to the residence of his son, Scott E. Chase of 111 Pleasant Street, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Frank Dean Gifford officiating and burial was made in Mount hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Mr. Chase died in Oneida on Saturday, aged 66.  Besides the son mentioned he leaves a widow, Harriet Chase of Oneida, and three daughters, Mrs. David Lewis and Miss Maude Chase of Utica, and Miss Gertrude Chase, of Oneida; also four grandchildren.

 

Grant L. Chase

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, November 5, 1894

At the residence of his parents, No 3 Auburn street, Sunday morning occurred the death of Grant L [Chase]., son of Edwin and Harriet Chase, aged 10 years.  funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon from the house at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.G. Case officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Harriet V. (Boss) Chase

Norwich Sun, February 13, 1934

Harriet V. Chase, widow of the late Edwin J. Chase, died Tuesday at her home, 338 Cleveland avenue, Oneida. She was born in Deansboro, the daughter of Stephen and Victoria Boss, and was 77 years of age. The deceased resided in Norwich until 17 years ago, then moved to Oneida, where Mr. Chase died 12 years ago.  Mrs. Chase was a sister of Mrs. Nellie Estabrook, who died Feb. 1.  She leaves the following children, Miss Gertrude L. Chase, who lives at home, Scott E. Chase f Norwich, Mrs. David Lewis of Long Lake and Mrs. William Jones of Mohawk, and the following grandchildren, Edwin and Esther Chase of Norwich, John Potter of Camp Marmont, N.J., and Amos Lewis of Long Lake.  Funeral services will be held at 138 Cleveland avenue, Oneida, Thursday at 1 o'clock, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery, Norwich, beside the late husband of the deceased.

 

Autumn Bard

Norwich Sun, February 13, 1934

Following an illness of several months, Miss Autumn Bard, aged 22 years, died Monday night at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.  Miss Bard was the daughter of Mrs. Blanche Bard of 7 Plymouth street. Deceased was a prominent member of the graduating class of Norwich high school last June.  Her untimely passing will be mourned by countless friends and acquaintances.  Active in her school, Miss Bard's charming disposition endeared her to her classmates and teachers. She played basketball as a member of class teams and the girls' varsity and was prominent also in school theatrical productions. She was a devoted member of the Broad street Methodist Episcopal church.  Miss Bard was a native of this city, passing her entire life here and receiving her education in the Norwich schools.  Surviving besides her mother are two sisters, Miss Vivian M. Bard and Mrs. Marion Cole, all of this city.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Broad Street Methodist church. Dr. I.W. Nicholson, pastor, will officiate with burial being made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Blog Post listing April 17-23, 2017

Blog post listing April 17-23, 2017

Marriages

Posted April 23, 2017

Elopement - Ephraim & Polly Briggs - 1818

Marriages notices

     Jotham Packer - Almira Mason (1819)

     Timothy Bosworth - Betsey Pabodic (1819)

     William Brown - Rebecca Wood (1819)

     Williams Avery - Hannah Dixon (1820)

     Ammon Merritt - Tandy Purdy (1820)

     Jonas Smith - Jane Kenneda (1820)

 

Obituaries

Posted April 18, 2017
Katherine (Rice) O'Brien (Norwich, 1921)  photo
James Thomas O'Brien (Norwich, 1917)
Channing Yorke (Seward, 1900)  Hurricane victim
Ida A. (Rowe) Page (Sanford, 1900)
Fred Droxell (Bainbridge, Coventry, 1901)  drowning

Posted April 19, 2017
Susan A. (Ingraham) Knickerbocker (Coventry, 1921)  photo
Hezekiah P. Knickerbocker (Coventry, 1865)
Gerusha Bissell (Norwich, 1820)
Henry Grant Tiffany (Saranac lake, Norwich, 191)
Caroline H. (Wells) Aldrich (Plymouth, 1901)

Posted April 20, 2017
William T. morse (Norwich, 1901)  photo
Curtis E. Winsor (Oxford, 1948)
Death notices - 1864
     William F. Brown (Norwich)
     George Winsor (Norwich)
     James Walker (Oxford)
     Frances A. Walker (Oxford)
     Betsey W. Freeman (Plymouth)
     Marshall D. Williams (New Berlin)
     Almon King (Lincklaen)  civil War casualty
     Susan Luce (Nineveh)
     Jane M. Stiles (Norwich)

Posted April 21, 2017
Helen (Woodard) Hunter (Oxford, 1900)  photo
Alfred Harris (Guilford, 1884)  accidental shooting
Charles Clark (North Norwich, 1893)  accidental drowning
Calvin Carver (North Norwich, 1893) accidental drowning
John Snow (East Norwich, 1893)  struck by train

Posted April 22, 2017
Martha (Grant) Conklin (Norwich, 1919)  photo
William R. Hammond (Norwich, 1820)
Lucy A. (Thompson) Gale (McDonough, 1919)
Winslow Gale (McDonough, 1925)

Posted April 23, 2017

Emily (Kemp) King (Norwich, Oriskany Falls, 1910)  photo

Charles T. King (Norwich, Oriskany Falls, 1926)

John Lee (Norwich, Eaton, 1870)  Fall from Lyon Brook Bridge

 

Miscellaneous

Posted April 17, 2017

Murder trial of Herbert W. Smith - 1921  photo

 

Posted April 18, 2017

Annetta E. (Maxon) McCrea, First woman landscaper in US - 1900  photo

 

Posted April 19, 2017

Old Time View of South Broad Street, Norwich, NY  photo

 

Posted April 21, 2017

Dr. Mary A. Case's 82nd Birthday - 1900  photo

 

Posted April 22, 2017

Delay Frink, World War I Soldier, 1917  photo

 



Marriages (April 23)

Elopement

Norwich Journal, Aril 16, 1818

Whereas, my wife Polly Briggs, without any just provocation has left my bed and board, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined to pay no debts she may contract after this date - Ephraim Briggs

 

Packer - Mason

Norwich Journal, January 9, 1819

Married on the evening of the 14th inst., by the Rev. Isaac Allerton, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Jotham Packer of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Almira Mason of Norwich.

 

Bosworth - Pabodic

Norwich Journal, June 3, 1819

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Jedidiah Randall, Mr. Timothy Bosworth of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Betsey Pabodic of this town.

 

Brown - Wood

Norwich Journal, July 20, 1819

(Sometime in the month of February last) by Elder N. Noyes, Mr. William Brown, to Miss Rebecca Wood, all of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Avery - Dixon

Norwich Journal, January 26, 1820

Married at Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., by the Rev. Joshua A. Knight, Mr. Williams Avery to Miss Hannah Dixon.

 

Merritt - Purdy

Norwich Journal, January 26, 1820

At North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Elder Gilbert, Mr. Ammon Merritt to Miss Tandy Purdy.

 

Smith - Kenneda

Norwich Journal, February 9, 1820

In Smyrna, on Thursday the 3rd inst. Mr. Jonas Smith aged 39 years, to Miss Jane Kenneda, aged 23, both of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (April 22)

Emily (Kemp) King

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1910

 

Emily (Kemp) King

1844 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for the late Mrs. Charles T. King were held from her late home in Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co., NY] on Thursday of last week.  Her death occurred on Tuesday.  With her husband Charles T. king, who is among the long-time employees of the New York, Ontario & Western, Mrs. king is pleasantly remembered by many friends in Norwich where they resided for so many years while Mr. King was a conductor on the Utica branch and the northern division, and popular all along the line. Since Mr. King's retirement from active service they have made their home in Oriskany Falls.

 

Amsterdam Evening Recorder, February 26, 1910

Emily Kemp, wife of Charles T. King, died at 11 o'clock Friday night at her home in Norwich, after a long illness of a complication of diseases, aged about 62 years.  Mrs. King, who has frequently visited in this city, was born in London, but has spent most of her life in Utica and Norwich, in both of which places she was prominently connected with social and church circles.  She was possessed of a soprano voice of unusual merit.  Mr. King, who is well known in Amsterdam, has for many years been connected with the Ontario & Western railroad.  Miss Harriet King, a sister of Mr. King, left this afternoon for Norwich.  Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hatcher will also attend the funeral, which will be held on Monday.

 

Charles T. King

The Waterville Times, May 13, 1926

Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co., NY]:  Tuesday morning, May 4th, occurred the death of Charles T. King after an illness extending over two years.  During this time he has been in an enfeebled condition and for the past six months has been unable to leave his room.  Mr. King was well known along the line of the Ontario and Western railway for he was in the service of this company for many years, serving as a trainman and for a good number of years as conductor.  He was a very popular official and at one time received a beautiful lantern as the most popular conductor.  He was a man who gave his employers the best there was in him, and his honesty and strict attention to business won for him a high regard not only from those who employed him but from the public at large.  He was a citizen of the best kind and had the interest of his home town always at heart.  He was a charter member of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department and up to the last never lost interest in the organization.  He was a 33rd degree Mason and in this order he found the highest kind of interest.  he was devoted to the craft and may times was honored by being a delegate to their conventions all over the united States.  He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and was faithful in its teachings, and gave freely toward the support of the same.  he was also a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and held various offices in the order.  He was prominently identified with the Railway Y.M.C.A. and was one of the men who interested himself when the hospital at Norwich was made possible. The passing of Mr. King causes sincere regret among his many friends, but he was given a longer span of life than is allotted in many cases, and this, in a way, mitigates the sorrow.  He was cared for during the last year of his life by his devoted sister who spared not a thing to make his last days comfortable. To her and his relatives the sympathy of all is extended. The funeral was held Friday, a delegation of Masons from Waterville attending.  The bearers were members of the Sanger Lodge, of which he was a member. The floral display was perhaps the largest and most beautiful of any ever seen in this place, pieces coming from the various lodges of which  Mr. King was a member.  A loaded automobile filled to the doors with handsome flowers came from Amsterdam. There were present many of Mr. King's co-workers in the railway business, which included the superintendent of the O.&W. trainmasters, conductors and train men and retired train men.  All were present to honor the memory of one who for nearly a half century labored among them. The services at the grave were in charge of the Masonic fraternity, and these men acted as a special guard during the services.  In the passing of Mr. King this place has lost a very interested and unselfish booster.  He always had the greatest pride in his adopted town and never failed to do his full share for the betterment of the same. To those who are left to mourn his loss the sincere sympathy is extended, especially his devoted sister who has cared for him so lovingly during his last illness.

 

John Lee

Chenango Union, October 12, 1870

On Thursday afternoon of last week, a man fell from Lyon Brook bridge [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at its highest point, and was instantly killed.  It appears from information that we have since obtained that his name was John Lee, and his home was at Eaton, Madison county.  He came to Norwich to attend the Fair, but after imbibing pretty freely of whisky, took the Thursday afternoon train south, stopping at Lyon Brook with many others, who went down to see the famous bridge; but it appears that Lee remained.  A party of young men and girls got off the train from the south of the bridge, and Lee informed them that he was employed by the Company to show the bridge to visitors, and told them to follow him.  He said that it was necessary for the gentlemen to walk on one side of the bridge and the ladies on the other, while he walked the ties in the center; and in this order he marched the party to the highest point of the bridge, immediately over the creek, where he ordered them to halt, informing them that they were at the highest point, and that he would now proceed to show them the most remarkable feat they had ever witnessed.  He then sat down on the ties, reached under and took hold of one of the iron rods, and let himself drop, no doubt thinking that he would be able to keep his grasp of the rod; but to the horror of the spectators, he fell to the bottom, a distance of one hundred and fifty-five feet mangling his body in a horrible manner, and killing him instantly.  Coroner Avery was immediately notified and proceeded to hold an inquest, at which the above facts were elicited. The body was not identified until Sunday, when Mr. Edwin Wilcox, of Eaton, happened in town on a short visit, and recognized it as that of John Lee of Eaton.  The victim of this horrible tragedy was a single man, about thirty years of age, and a painter by trade.  he has a married sister living at Eaton.  His frightful death is another fearful warning of the evils of intemperance, as there is not a doubt that he was intoxicated at the time.  Mr. Cary, undertaker, received a telegram from the friends of Lee on Tuesday morning, saying that they would come down and take charge of the body immediately.