Hiram Schrom
Chenango Union, September 30, 1875
We copy from the Bainbridge Republican and Review, the following deserved tribute to the memory of Col. Hiram Schrom, an old and esteemed resident of that town, a mention of whose sudden death was made last week.
Died at his residence in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], at three o'clock on the morning of Friday, the 17th inst., Col. Hiram Schrom, of apoplexy, aged 69 years. Col. Schrom was born in Palatine, Montgomery county, in 1806, and came to Bainbridge some fifty-one years ago, at which time he entered the employ of Mr. Abram B. Williams as a journeyman tailor, whom he succeeded in business. For more than half a century he continued the even tenor of his ways, occupying a prominent position in the community, and at the time of his demise he was among the few surviving residents of Bainbridge at the period mentioned. In 1826 he married Miss Attie Beal, who died some three years afterwards. He was again united with Miss Nancy Beal, a younger sister of the first wife, whom he also survived. In 1860 he married Mrs. George Smith, who lived but a short time. His widow was Mrs. Adeline Thayer, daughter of the late Charles Curtis. Mr. Hiram Schrom was a member of the old State militia, and succeeded to the rank of Colonel in that organization. The district comprised Guilford, Coventry, Masonville and Bainbridge, and the regiment was composed of artillery, riflemen and militia. The general trainings occurred once in each year, usually in September, and many of our older inhabitants will remember these gatherings, and the Colonel ,as a prompt, energetic officer. The temperance cause had few more faithful, diligent workers, both in the lodge and at the polls; yet his zeal in opposing the sale of intoxicating liquors was not greater than his charity for the drunkard and his family. The poor and needy will miss his generous gifts, his kind office in times of sore distress and affliction, his good counsel, and the many noble deeds to which he devoted his life and his means--not for the world's praise, but because it was his greatest pleasure. But few men have lived more consistent, earnest Christian lives. he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his loss as one of its most liberal supporters and devoted members will be keenly felt. He attended the Thursday evening prayer meeting and joined in the devotion, little thinking it was his last night upon earth. As he lived, he died. There are no recollections of a painful, suffering death-bed. In that sleep which
"---knits up the raveled sleeve of care,
The death of each day's life,"
His spirit passed away, and his face, so filled with a calm content, seemed to sanction the truth and beauty of the lines addressed to "Life"--
"Then steal away. Give little warning,
Take thine own time. Say not Good-night.
But in some happier clime
Bid me good morning."
The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Sabbath afternoon. So large was the attendance that many who sought admission were compelled to turn away. Everyone appeared to be a mourner, and the general grief of having lost a friend seemed to pervade every mind. The sermon was presented by Elder Richardson, from the Second Epistle of Timothy, fourth chapter 6th, 7th and 8th verses, and was a view of the retrospect and prospect of the life of the Apostle Paul. Truly a good man has fallen. Kind and affectionate, faithful in the various responsibilities of life, all who knew him will cherish his memory with fond recollections.
John B. Allen
Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1878
John B. Allen, one of the early settlers of Harpursville [Broome County, NY], died on Friday morning last, aged seventy-seven years. Has always lived on the farm originally occupied by his father. He was a brother of the Hon. Judson Allen, now of St. Louis, Mo., but who was formerly a resident and prominent business man of Harpursville, and who at one time represented this district in Congress. Mr A. had served as warden in the Episcopal Church for many years, and has ever enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors.
Burr Clark Campbell
The Norwich Sun, February 11, 1915
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: On Wednesday morning occurred the death of a highly respected and life-long resident of this village, Burr Clark Campbell. Born November 1, 1832, on the Campbell homestead, Mr. Campbell has been a life-long resident of Bainbridge. The funeral was held at his late residence on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.W. Nickel of St. Peter's church officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY^]
Georgiana Roberts Campbell
Afton Enterprise, May 25, 1922
In an obituary notice upon the death of Mrs. Georgiana Roberts Campbell, mention of which has previously been made in The Telegraph, the Bainbridge Republican of August 20th, says:
"Seldom ever has death entered a community which shed about so much sorrow and elicited so much sympathy as that which occurred Thursday afternoon last in the demise of Georgiana Campbell, at Buffalo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Roberts of this village, and wife of George T. Campbell, Esq., of New York city. The prominence of the deceased and the suddenness of the affliction, accompanied by pitiful incidents, have touched the hearts of her many acquaintances and friends, causing irremediable sadness. The horizon of life's future never emitted such rays of brightness and expectancy as when, on July 4th, Mrs. Campbell, in company with her husband, left New York city for a summer outing in Nova Scotia and Canada, reserving till the last that which she deemed the most pleasant and enjoyable, her former home in Bainbridge with her parents. They went to Nova Scotia and on August 17th, came back to Toronto, Canada, and at this city Mrs. Campbell complained of illness. Going directly to Buffalo, the indisposition had resulted in such an aggravated form that a physician was called. The following Wednesday, the 21st, the patient had improved so far as to write home to her mother expecting to be in Bainbridge within a few days. Shortly after the writing of the letter she became worse and a consultation was had. Peritonitis and appendicitis was the result of the diagnosis. An operation was decided on as the only means of saving her life and she was taken to a hospital early Thursday morning. Anesthetics were administered in large quantities, but without the effect of rendering her unconscious. The operation was of necessity given up, as the patient's heart became seriously affected. Her father arrived at Buffalo at eight o'clock Thursday night, but was too late, Mrs. Campbell having died at half-past five in the afternoon. The remains were brought to Bainbridge Friday and a private funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Georgiana Roberts Campbell was born in March, 1870, was graduated at the Bainbridge High school and later took a three years' course at the Albany normal college, finishing her studies at this institution with such high merit that she was selected to become one of the faculty of Norwich High school, which position she held for two years. During the summer of 1893 she was in Europe furthering her education. She was married June 27, 1895, to George T. Campbell, Esq., of New York city. Since her marriage she has resided in New York city, passing a portion of every summer in Bainbridge. The deceased was educated, cultured and refined, and had many accomplishments. Her splendid character indicated the purest womanhood. Her sweet disposition gave her the highest regard and friendship of everyone. She had been a member of the Presbyterian church in this village since the age of 14. Upon going to New York her membership was changed to Rutgers Riverside church, New York. She was an earnest Christian worker, doing a great deal of missionary work in the city. The funeral, though private, was attended by many of the deceased's relatives and friends, among whom were two grandparents, J.W. Roberts of Sanford, in his 90th year, and Mrs. Mary Woodworth, who is in her 93rd year.
