HINMAN: In Afton, Chenango Co., N.Y., April 11th, 1885, Mrs. Mabel Hinman, widow of Moses Hinman, aged 91 years, 3 months and 23 days. Sister Hinman was born at Fly Creek, Otsego Co., N.Y. Moved to Upper Lisle, and there married and lived till May 12, 1836, when she moved on the farm where she died. Twelve children have blessed the home, nine now living. She has thirty-two grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, making seventy-six in all. She was a woman of fine taste and a cultured mind, stored with all the topics of the day, for she was a great reader; was a fine Bible student, and her loving, motherly nature with the truths of the Bible taught her that God is love, and no doubt passed through her mind but that every child of God would in the realms of the beyond forever remain in the presence of our Father in Heaven. What a pleasure it must be to the children, as they think of the large number of friends who met to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they loved, as their tears showed the respect they had for "Grandma,"as they so familiarly called her. She was placed at rest in the Universalist cemetery in Afton, by the side of her husband, who passed on some twelve years ago. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.K. Beardsley, of Hopbottom, Pa. [Chenango Union, April 30, 1885]
It was with sadness that the news of the death in New York city of Mrs. Ida Danforth, wife of Elliot Danforth, was received here Tuesday afternoon. It was known that she was very ill, but that she was in a critical condition was not generally believed. All in this vicinity who knew her grieve, as she was one whom all loved and respected, and the ideal type of a true Christian woman, and a devoted wife and mother. She was a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gervis Prince and removed to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] when a young girl, and had always resided in this town until her marriage to Elliot Danforth, then a rising young lawyer of Middleburg, in 1874. Since her marriage she has lived here part of the time up to two years ago, when they moved to New York. Deceased was 42 years of age, a member of the Presbyterian church of this place and one of its active workers. A husband, son, daughter and aged mother survive her. The remains will arrive here on train No. 7 and the funeral will be held in the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock, today. Rev. Dr. Grummon, a former pastor, will officiate. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Danforth Hose Co., of which Mr. Danforth was the organizer and an honorary member, will attend in a body in respect of the bereaved husband. [1895]
The remains of Mrs. Ida Danforth arrived here [Bainbridge, NY] last Thursday afternoon at 1:45, and were taken directly to the Presbyterian church for the last sad rites. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends who had gathered to pay a tribute to a noble woman, and to one who was a friend of all she knew. A quartette composed of Mrs. W. Evans, M. Dell Fletcher, Don A. Gilbert, and Geo. A. Ives, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," Rev. Mr. Gummon read a short passage from Scripture. "Asleep in Jesus" was rendered by the choir, and Rev. Grummon gave more of a talk than a sermon. He spoke in a touching and eloquent manner of the one who had just passed away. It was very appropriate that he should administer this last rite, as he had not only been her pastor for years but was pastor of the church when she united with it, and had performed the ceremony at her marriage. The quartette sang, "Gone Dearly Beloved," the people viewed the loved one for the last time, the procession formed and wended its way to Green Lawn cemetery where the interment was made. J.M. Roberts, John Banks, Duncan Copley, Dr. Spencer, A.L. Palmer, and W.B. Matterson acted as pall bearers. [1895]
Miss Phoebe Mickle, an old lady residing with her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Barstow, at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday morning. Had she lived until the third of the coming November, she would have been one hundred years old. Her remains were taken to Oxford for interment.
INGERSOLL: In this town Feb. 15, 1895, Frederick Alonzo Ingersoll, aged 55 years. Alonzo Ingersoll of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] died at the residence of his nephew, W.E. Ingersoll, on Friday night at 9 o'clock. The funeral was held on Sunday at 10 o'clock at the house, Rev. F.A. Benjamin officiating. Interment at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The deceased leaves a daughter to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Alonzo Ingersoll, who died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th ult., was a former resident of this town and will be remembered by her maiden name of Miss Jane Bradley. The remains were brought to this place [Guilford, NY] on Sunday, the 20th ult., for interment. [Feb. 1887]
Mrs. N.L. Sherwood, of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], passed from her home on earth to the mansions of the blessed Aug. 31st, aged 55 years. The deceased was a daughter of Ira and Lamira Bradley. She lived at times in Sherburne and Utica, but most of her life was spent at Guilford where she had a quiet but extensive mercantile business. She had the esteem and confidence of all who had her acquaintance. Her experience was one of sorrow, on account of bearing life's burdens without the aid of human companionship, but through it she was brought to know more intimately the great burden bearer, Jesus. She was a member of the M.E. church and enjoyed its privileges when strength permitted. [1894]
Again the Great Reaper has thrust in his sickle and another familiar form, Mrs. Mary LaPlatte Winsor, passed away Monday Aug. 20 after many weeks of suffering. Mrs. Winsor was born in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] July 4, 1837 and was the daughter of Albert and Caroline Moses. Early in life she was united in marriage to Martin V. D. Winsor, and one daughter, Caroline Winsor, was born to them. She has been a communicant of Christ Episcopal church of Guilford for many years. The funeral was held from the church Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. N.S Boardman officiating. Burial in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 30, 1923]
At eight o'clock this Thursday morning Fred Whitman, a well known citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] died suddenly in the store of J.E. Hirt & Co. Mr. Whitman residing on Pruyn Hill came down town expecting to take the morning train to Windsor to attend a funeral. He entered the store to purchase a collar and while being served he dropped to the floor and expired instantly. A physician was summoned but life was extinct. The body was removed to his home. He is survived by a wife, one son, Earl, who resides in Ohio and one brother Jesse Whitman of this village. Mr. Whitman was about 65 years old, was a carpenter by trade having built many of the houses which make up this village....[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1923]
