Obituaries (July 15)

Alonzo B. Merchant

Cobleskill Index, March 29, 1906

The death of A.B. Merchant occurred this (Thursday) morning at his home in Warnerville [Schoharie Co., NY], after a two weeks' illness which was due to a complication of diseases and a chronic heart trouble.  He had not been in robust health for several years.  He was 68 years old.  Mr. Merchant was widely known in this section, having served as station agent at Howes Cave for 24 consecutive years.  He had been a resident of Cobleskill for considerably more than 20 years, having located his family there shortly after he accepted his position with the D.&H. at Howes Cave.  He resigned his position there about three years ago.  Deceased was a veteran of the Civil war and had an extended acquaintance among the grand army men of the state.  He was a member of the 114th Regiment, N.Y. Vol. and did excellent work in his country's service during the Civil war.  He is remembered as a loyal, patriotic, trustworthy citizen, a generous, kindhearted friend and a loving and indulgent husband and father.  Mr. Merchant's first wife died four years ago last October.  He then broke up housekeeping and leased his home on Spring street. About two years ago he married a second wife at Afton and in the spring of 1905 returned to Cobleskill and once more occupied his home.  Last fall he sold the place to A.J. Brown and removed to Warnerville.  The remains were brought to Cobleskill this morning to the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.J. Carey, on Spring street.  No arrangements for the funeral have been made as yet, although it is expected that the body will be taken to Bainbridge for interment on Saturday and that the funeral will be held there.  Mr. Merchant is survived by his second wife and two children, Mrs. Walter I. Carey and A.B Merchant, Jr., both of this village.

 

C. Walter & Minnie W. Norton

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, June 6, 1923

C. Walter Norton was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] May 20, 1882, to D.L. Norton and Mrs. Josephine Norton.  He was married to Minnie Westmorland at Gaines, N.Y., Nov. 7, 1906.  He took over the old homestead, adding several nearby farms.  He kept a large dairy of fine cattle and was a very prosperous and up-to-date farmer.  Walter possessed a genial disposition and had a pleasant word for everyone.  He died of pneumonia March 9, 1923.

 

Minnie Westmoreland was born in Shoals, N.C., Nov. 13, 1882, daughter of Jasper and Elizabeth Keiger Westmoreland.  She came to Columbus in 1903 and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Tuttle until married.  She was devoted to her home and was a kind and thoughtful neighbor, ever ready to do her share in the church and social work of the community.  She died of pneumonia March 4, 1923.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Norton were buried at Columbus Corners [Chenango Co., NY] on May 3, 1923, the funeral services being held at the church in Columbus, Rev. C.H. Burroughs of Savannah, N.Y., officiating.  Mr. Burroughs had attended the funeral of Mrs. D.L. Norton in July, 1900, and of Harry H. Norton on Nov. 8, 1920.  He also married Walter and Minnie at Gaines, Nov. 7, 1906.  The bearers were Walter and Fred Clark, Hoyt Shawler, Uri Larchar, Howard Harrington and Harold Miller, all life-time neighbors.  They leave to mourn their loss two sons, C. Howard, aged 14 years, and Robert H., aged 12years; his father and three sisters, Lena and Vera Norton and Mrs. Florence Havell; and one uncle, Charles G. Norton, of Bainbridge, N.Y.; and several cousins in Michigan.  Mrs. Norton leaves her aged father; two brothers, Joseph and Charles Westmoreland; one sister, Mrs. Julius Mickey, all of North Carolina.

 

The funeral was largely attended by neighbors, friends and associated. The many and beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which they were held in the community.  Walter and Minnie "were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in death they were not divided."  They were held in very high regard, and not only the family but the whole community has suffered a great loss in their death.

 

Emma (Odell) Elsbree

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, June 6, 1923

Mrs. George Elsbree, at one time a resident of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home near Erieville [Madison Co., NY] on Monday, May 14th, 1923, after an illness of several weeks. Emma Odell Elsbree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Odell, was born in Columbus in 1869.  As a 15-years-old girl she experienced religion and joined the Free Will Baptist church at Columbus.  In 1887 she was married to George Elsbree, and three children were born to them, two of whom survive.  In 1889 they moved to Erieville, where she was a faithful attendant of the Methodist church until her health failed.  The funeral was held at her late home on Thursday, May 17th, Rev. J.T. Harris officiating.  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, George Elsbree, a daughter and son, Mrs. Arlington Morgan of New Woodstock and Ray Elsbree of Syracuse; six grandchildren, also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Minnie Benson of West Eaton, Mrs. William Brooks of West Burlington, Mrs. Arthur Hubbard of West Edmeston; O.P. Odell of Fulton and H.A. Odell of Edmeston.

 

Warren Howard Bartle

The Oxford Review-Times, July 21, 1916

Warren Howard Bartle, a native of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], and for a number of years a resident of New York city, died in a sanitarium in that city on Saturday.  Mr. Bartle was born in Oxford 48 years ago.  In early life he made his home in St. Johnsville with his brother, the late Elroy C. Bartle, and later resided in Little Falls.  When he removed from St. Johnsville he went to New York city, where he held a responsible position with the Corn Products Refining Company at 17 Battery Place.  His father, Martin Bartle, who resided with his nephew, Perry A. Loomis, on Clinton street, survives. 

 

 

Minnie E. (Holmes) Root

The Oxford Review-Times, July 21, 1916

Mrs. Minnie E. Root, wife of Nelson B. Root died at her home in Rock Rift [Delaware Co., NY], Monday afternoon, July 10, after an illness of nearly a year's duration.  She was 45 years of age.  Mrs. Root was born in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] January 28, 1871, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Martha Holmes of Coventryville and the late Clark K.  Holmes of this village, who for over 50 years was a compositor in the Oxford Times office.  She was married to Nelson B. Root in Coventry on July 24, 1907.  Mrs. Root is survived by her husband and her mother, and also by one sister, Mrs. Etta Wells of Middletown, N.Y. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the funeral was held at Rock Rift, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. George Guild officiating.  The interment was at Union valley, West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge NY - Johnson House

Residence of F. Johnson, Pearl St., Bainbridge, N.Y.

 

 

Marriages (July 14)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, May 6, 1875

BROOKS - WESCOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 29 by Rev. Haynes, Mr. Leroy Brooks, M.D. to Miss Adelia P. Wescott, all of Norwich.

 

GODFREY - BENEDICT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 28, by Rev. G.W. Foster, Mr. Richard Godfrey to Miss Mary Benedict, all of Norwich.

 

HOLL - MARVIN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 15 by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. John Holl of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Flora L. Marvin of McDonough.

 

SHAPLEY - HARRIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1875 by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Albert Shapley of Lebanon, Madison Co. to Miss Jennie A. Harris of Greene.

 

Chenango Union, May 13, 1875

 

BURR - COCKET:  In Poolville [Madison Co., NY], April 17, 1875 by Ansen Brooks, Esq. Mr. George W. Burr of Poolville to Miss Betsey J. Cocket of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Chenango Union, May 20, 1875

 

FRANKLIN - WYCKOFF:  At the African M.E. Church, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 17, by Rev. J.G. Eckman, Rev. Thomas E. Franklin (pastor of the church) to Miss Lottie E. Wyckoff, all of Norwich.

 

REDDEN - O'DONNELL:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] April 26, by Rev. F.B. McLaughlin, Mr. Patrick Redden of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen T.O. Donnell of Solon, Cortland Co.

 

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

 

GOODWIN - BEEBE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 20, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Augustus H. Goodwin to Miss Nellie M. Beebe, daughter of A.J. Beebe, all of Norwich.

 

TIFFANY - BACON:  In Sherman, Texas, May 6, 1875, by Rev. J.M. Blinckley, Mr. Fred A. Tiffany, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma Bacon, formerly of Bristol, R.I.  All of Sherman.

 

AMSDEN _BOYCE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] May 19, 1875 by Rev. J.G. Eckman, Mr. Joseph T. Amsden to Miss Susie Boyce, all of New Berlin.

 

PIXLEY - SANFORD:  In Carlisle, Schoharie Co., May 6, 1875 by Rev. R.H. Rogers, Mr. Asa B. Pixley of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen M. Sanford, of the former place.

 

CALEY - COBB:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], May 12 by Rev. J.H. Hughes, Mr. Herman L. Caley, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alice Cobb of Gilbertsville.

Obituaries (July 14)

Carlton Legrand Kirkland

The Oxford Review-Times, May 26, 1922

On Wednesday evening a little before eight o'clock as Paul Sherwood and Carlton L. Kirkland were rowing in the river they rowed too near the dam and the boat was overturned and Carlton went over into the water.  It was revealed that  his foot became lodged in the fork of a water logged tree in the deep water close to the dam and being unable to extricate himself drowned.  His companion, Paul, jumped from the boat onto the dam and reached the shore in safety.

 

The two boys had spent the day at the track meet at the Academy and in the evening borrowed the boat of Donald Moore and went rowing. As Paul Sherwood tells the story, Carlton was rowing and rowed down the stream to the dam. When nearly to its crest he tried to turn about but there was not enough water for the oar to be used effectively, and the boat swung broadside to the current and began to tip over.  Paul sprang out.  He tried to get hold of the boat and he called to Carlton to hang to the boat.  Paul's cries brought a number to the bridge and then many ran around to the river where the stream is shallow to aid Carlton.  Among them was Donald Moore, whose wife is a cousin of the dead boy.

 

The boat the boys had used was seen floating a few feet away from the dam.  Some thought they saw Carlton swimming towards the island and thought they heard a cry for help, but this was a mistake.  Boats were secured and many began a systematic search for the unfortunate lad.  Every device that could be secured was brought into play and the search was kept up for hours without finding the body.  In the morning it was resumed and just before 10 o'clock the boat in which Donald Moore was working caught onto a large tree top which was in the deep water close to the dam. The grapnel could not be disengaged and the top was dragged to the shoal water below the mill.  Carlton's body was discovered entangled in it with one foot lodged tightly in a fork in the branches.  It is evident that he became entrapped as he went over the dam and was held under until life was extinct.  His body was removed to the undertaking rooms of F.W. Seymour & Son.

 

Carlton Legrand Kirkland was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Kirkland, who reside on Searles Hill near the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was 16  the 1st of last April.  He came to Oxford last September to attend the Academy and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moore.  Out of school hours he assisted Mr. Moore in the bakery.  Carlton was a fine young man.  His cheerfulness and bright smile made him a general favorite.  When Dr. Goodell conducted services here last winter, Carlton made known his desire to become a Christian.  While all are deeply grieved at the untimely death of one whose future seemed so promising, their sorrow must be lessened by the thought that he was taken while still clean and pure and influenced by his desire to be a follower of the Savior.  He is survived by his sorrowing father and mother, two brothers, Ward and Fred, and a sister, Irene, to whom the sympathy of this entire community are extended.  A prayer service will be held at the home of Donald Moore at 12:30 Sunday.  Funeral Services will be held at West Bainbridge at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Parley Brown

The Oxford Review Times, May 26, 1922

Rev. E.R.D. Briggs attended, by request, the funeral of Parley Brown, a former parishioner, at Whitney Point, on Wednesday.  A prayer service was held from the home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and a public service from the M.E. church at Whitney Point, of which the deceased was a member. Mr. Brown was one of six brothers who enlisted in the Civil War, from their home on the farm at Itaska, below Whitney Point.  He was active in G.A.R. circles and for several years was President of the Broome County Agricultural Association, also a member of the Masonic Order.

 

George E. Avery

Bainbridge Republican, June 1, 1922

George E. Avery died at his home on State street in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, May 19, 1922 aged 69 years.  Mr. Avery had been seriously ill for the past month and confined to his bed a later portion of that time.  He was born in Roxbury, April 13, 1853 but his younger days were spent in Sidney Center.  Mr. Avery was twice married, his first wife being Miss R. Pomeroy of Sidney Center who died in 1881.  In 1888 he married Miss Woodmansee of Masonville who survives him.  Nearly thirty years ago Mr. Avery removed to Bainbridge where he was engaged in farming.  On his removal to Oxford, which occurred twelve years ago, he continued his occupation as a farmer until within a few years, when he moved to his State Vet home.  Besides his wife he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Olive Cortright of Binghamton, and several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services were held at his home on Tuesday morning, conducted by the Rev. E.R.D. Briggs of the M.E. Church of which Mr. Avery was a member. Bruial was made in the cemetery at Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  The services at the grave were in charge of the Oxford lodge, No. 175, F.&A.M. of which he was a member - Oxford Review Times.

 

Mrs. Marcus D. Lane

Binghamton Press, September 17, 1913

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. M.D. Lane, who died early Monday morning, was held from her late home this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The body was taken to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.  She is survived by her husband, Marcus D. Lane, three brothers, C. Fosbury of Kansas; Franklin Fosbury of West Bainbridge and Delos Fosbury of Sidney, and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Lyon and Mrs. George Aylesworth of Bainbridge.

 

John H. Mangold

Norwich Sun, January 17, 1934

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  John H. Mangold, aged 72 years, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents, passed away Wednesday night at 6:30 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, where he had been a patient for nine weeks.  Mr. Mangold was expected home Saturday and the news of his death came as a shock to the community.  Mr. Mangold's entire life was spent in Coventry where he had many friends.  He is survived by his wife, Adelaide Eells and one son Carl of Binghamton.  The funeral was held from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Reverend Jaycox officiated, assisted by Rev. Einar Rohne-Echolt of the High Street church, Binghamton.  Burial in the Coventry cemetery. The bearers were Fred Porter, Harvey Lindsey, Paul Buck, Arthur Bly, Floyd Seymour, and Earl Bliven.

Obituaries (July 13)

Edith A. Westcott Hastings

1876 - 1921

The many friends of Mrs. Edith A. Westcott Hastings were greatly shocked to learn of her death in the Norwich hospital where she had gone to have an operation for appendicitis.  The operation had been successfully performed and she appeared to be getting along nicely much to the joy of her friends, however a case of ether pneumonia set in and she began to fail and continued to do so until she finally passed away at eleven o'clock Saturday morning December 10th. Mrs. Hastings was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] October 28, 1876.  She was the daughter of Austin E. and Julia D Ogden Westcott.  Two years after the birth of Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Westcott moved to Milford, two years later to Otego where they lived for four years and then moved to Bainbridge where they resided until their deaths.  Early in life Edith became identified with the Methodist Episcopal church in Bainbridge.  She was a faithful and active member of the church of her choice.  Her cheerful disposition and charming ways endeared her to all the members and friends of the church as well as to a host of friends and acquaintances outside the church. She was always willing and ready to respond to the call of the church for service, whatever she undertook she performed in an conscientious and efficient manner  Her departure makes a gap in the society that cannot be filled.  She was united in marriage to Charles M. Hastings of Bainbridge, June 27, 1900. She was a true home maker and the marriage life of these two very estimable couples was a happy experience.  Mrs. Hastings was a gracious hostess and one that her friends delighted to visit or call upon. An accomplished musician, her playing was always listened to with great pleasure. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon December 13, the Rev. R.F. Lesh, pastor of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. C.G. Cade, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge officiated. The Philathea class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school of which the deceased was a member was present to the number of forty, the class acted as an escort of love. The members participated in the committal service at the cemetery depositing carnations as they moved silently by each side of the casket.

Hiram P. Hovey

1832 - 1900

Hiram P. Hovey was born at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] January 8, 1832 and died at his home in West Bainbridge, September 19, 1900.  His whole life was spent in this vicinity and he was one of the best known and most respected men in the community.  In early life he married Miss Susan Gordon who lived only a few years.  His second wife, who was the mother of his son, Lou A., and with whom he lived the greater part of his life, was Miss Lydia Ireland, daughter of John Ireland.  His last wife was Mrs. Marilla Hovey, widow of the late George Hovey, of the town of Oxford. Their marriage occurred about six months ago.  Mr. Hovey resided in Guilford and Oxford until about 1869, when he came to live on the farm on Searles Hill which is now owned by his nephew and adopted son, William Hovey.  In 1877 he removed to West Bainbridge which has since been his home. There he built a creamery and cheese factory which he conducted for several years.  He was also interested in creameries at Ouaquaga, Windsor and Harpursville.  In early life he united with the M.E. church at Union Valley, of which he remained a faithful member until his death.  He was a strong supporter of the church and of the cause of religion.  He devoted a great deal of care and labor to establishing the Sunday school of the church at Union Valley and was its efficient superintendent for many years.  He also acted as president of the Susquehanna Valley Sunday school association.  He had been afflicted with a serious heart trouble for many years from which he was a great sufferer at times.  His condition had been steadily growing worse for several months and death brought relief from pain on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.H. Sackett, at 1:30 o'clock Friday, at the church in Union Valley. The interment was in the Union Valley Cemetery [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Besides his widow, Mrs. Marilla Hovey, he is survived by his son Lou A., of Utica, who is a conductor on the New York Central railroad, in charge of a train from Utica to Montreal, and his nephew and adopted son, William Hovey, who resides upon the farm on Searles Hill.

Patty (Palmer) Tyler

Chenango Union, February 10, 1887

Mrs. Tyler died at her home in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday morning, February 3d, after a brief illness.  The deceased was born in Bridgewater, Oneida County, in 1809.  Her maiden name was Patty Palmer.  She was married in 1825, to Nelson Tyler, who still survives her.  She was the mother of eleven children, ten of which grew up, and six are still living.  She was baptized in 1836, and united with the church in Smithville.  For nearly twenty years she has been a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist church in East Pharsalia. She died as she had lived, with a firm belief in the power of Jesus to save to the uttermost. Through her illness she evinced a sweet spirit of patience, and loving confidence in God, with gentle consideration for those about her, and a kind word of admonition and counsel for all. She finally passed away as if sinking into a quiet sleep with a look of heavenly peace upon her face.

Flossie (Finch) Ketchum

Sidney Enterprise, March 3, 1932

Mrs. Flossie Ketchum, the wife of Fred Ketchum of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Bainbridge hospital at about 2 o'clock Saturday morning, Feb. 26 of acute rheumatic fever.  While she had been in ill health since December, she had been confined to her bed only a few weeks. Finally her condition became so serious that it seemed wise to have her under constant medical attention and she was removed from her home to the hospital, Monday, Feb. 21, but all efforts failed to ward off the messenger of death.  She was the only child of Jerome and Emma Weeks Finch and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] September 1, 1882. All of her life was spent in or near this place. The funeral was held from the Colwell's Brothers' funeral chapel at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Feb. 29, Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the Baptist church of Afton, officiating. The chapel was filled with her many friends and relatives and the beautiful floral tributes spoke of the high esteem in which she was held. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Thelma, 16, Irene, 12, and Doris, 9 years of age.  Several cousins also survive. Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.

John Oliver Cromwell

Sidney Enterprise, March 3, 1932

John Oliver Cromwell the 8-year-old son of Edward A. and Charlotte Shaw Cromwell, passed away at about 6 o'clock Friday evening, Feb. 26, of broncho-pneumonia, following an attack of chickenpox.  He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27, 1923.  He was a very lovable, bright child, being the highest honor pupil in the third grade at school and the sympathy of the community goes out to the parents. The funeral was private and was held from the home, just south of the village, at 12 o'clock Monday, Feb. 29, Rev. G.H. Orvie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Besides his parents, a six-year-old sister, Evelyn Jeanne, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw of Afton, and Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Cromwell of Esperance survive. The body was palced in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] for the present.

 

Obituaries (July 12)

Libby (Fosbury) Hamilton

1871 - 1933

Again death entered the Hamilton homestead Friday night.  Libby Fosbury Hamilton, wife of Walter Hamilton, passed away, after several days' illness of pneumonia.  Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of Frank and Emma Cole Fosbury and was born in Union Valley 44 years ago. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ransom Herrick of Bainbridge.  Our most sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Hamilton in this double bereavement, the brother's death followed so closely by his wife's death.  Funeral services for Mrs. Hamilton were held January 17th from Colwell Undertaking parlors Bainbridge.

 

Emma F. (Salisbury) Hopkins

1839 - 1909

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Emma F., wife of Sheldon S. Hopkins, who resides within two miles of here, died Thursday morning, while eating her breakfast.  Mrs. Hopkins has been ill for many months with inflammatory rheumatism, Bright's disease and weak heart.  She felt better apparently Thursday morning and got ready for breakfast. She had eaten some toast and seemingly enjoyed a light breakfast when she pushed her plate away.  Mr. Hopkins asked her if she enjoyed the breakfast, and she admitted not feeling very well, but didn't seem to be seriously ill.  She drew up her arm quickly and expired instantly.  Mr. Hopkins was in the house alone, and immediately telephoned to the neighbors.  Dr. Morse of Oxford, who had been attending her, was communicated with, but it was certain that she was beyond help.  Mrs. Hopkins was the daughter of Reuben C. and Frances E. Salisbury, of Bainbridge, and was born in that town in February, 1839.  She was married to Mr. Hopkins in 1862.  During their married life they resided in Coventry, with the exception of about five years when they lived in the town of Oxford. She had been a member of the Coventry Baptist church over forty years.  She is survived by her husband, three brothers, Cohe Salisbury of E. Worth, Arkansas, Franklin B. Salisbury of West Bainbridge, Delos Salisbury of Sidney; three sisters, Mrs. Jane E. Lyon of Belvidere, Allegany county, Mrs. Mary Lane of Afton, and Mrs. Rubyette Aylesworth of Bainbridge. The funeral was held Saturday noon at the house, Rev. Henry T. Hill of Bainbridge Baptist church officiating.  Interment was made in Coventry cemetery. The surviving friends desire to thank those who so kindly assisted them at the funeral service, and who have expressed so much sympathy.

 

Richard J. Redmond

1842 - 1909

Richard J. Redmond, a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday, March 6, in Brooklyn.  He had suffered from valvular heart trouble for the past four years, and with Mrs. Redmond was spending the winter with their son, John R. Redmond.  Saturday morning he arose at 4 o'clock, dressed, and three hours later was found dead, seated in a chair, having quietly passed away.  Mr. Redmond came to Oxford with his parents, Owen and Sarah Lett Redmond, from Ballywalter, County Wexford, Ireland, in the spring of 1851.  They were eight weeks on a sailing vessel and after landing in New York came to Oxford, where the father died within a month or two.  Mr. Redmond lived for forty years on the farm on the East hill now owned by Lazarus Gallagher, and for the past few years in Greene, where he continued in agricultural pursuits till last fall, when he went to Brooklyn for the winter with the expectation of returning to Greene this spring.  His age was 67 years. He leaves his wife, Margaret C. [Redmond], two sons, Daniel W. and John R., and one daughter, Katherine C., all of New York city, and one brother, Walter J. Redmond, of this town. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's church, in this village, yesterday morning.

 

Merrit S. Parker

1829 - 1909

Merrit S. Parker, one of Greene's [Chenango Co., NY] oldest and most influential citizens, died Thursday morning, after a long and painful illness from heart trouble.  Mr. Parker was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] in 1829, and was a son of Rev. Aaron Parker.  He removed to Greene in 1864.  He was ordained a deacon in the Coventry church in 1861, and for forty-three years was a deacon in the Baptist church in Greene, in which he has been an active and faithful worker for forty-five years.  he was justice of the peace for eleven years, from 1896 - 1907 and for thirty-three years a member of the school board of which he was secretary for thirty-one years.  He is survived by his wife and --- Charles D. Parker of Washington D.C.

Obituaries (July 11)

Lavern Miner

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 23, 1921

Lavern Miner who had been in poor health for some time past, died at his home in this village June 20, 1921, aged about 70 years.  Deceased was well known to this village and was held in high esteem.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Susie, also a brother and sister, Adelbert Miner of Sherburne and Mrs. Leroy Peckham, of Chicago. The funeral will be held at the house Thursday afternoon.  Burial at the Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Lester Warner

1858 - 1881 

We are again called upon to chronicle the death of one of our most promising young men, in the very prime of life.  On Friday last the Death Angel came and quietly bore from earth to his home in heaven our beloved friend Lester Warner, son of Augustus Warner.  He leaves a wide circle of relatives and friends who mourn his loss. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.  Funeral services were held from his late residence at 11 o'clock Sunday, Rev. H.C. Leach officiating.

 

Villa B. (Baldwin) Fairbank

Cortland Democrat, September 27, 1940

North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]:  Friends here received word Thursday of the death of Mrs. Villa B. Fairbank, 63, of Elbridge [Onondaga Co., NY], a daughter of the late Henry and Hattie E. Baldwin.  She was born in this place where she lived the most of her life where she has many friends.  Besides her husband, Lee Fairbank, she is survived by a daughter Elsie Fairbank and two brothers, Charles Baldwin of South Cortland and Ralph Baldwin foo Bouckville.

 

Richard M. Fuller

Cortland Democrat, September 27, 1940

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral for Richard M. Fuller was held form the funeral rooms of Kenneth Davis September 18.  Mr. Fuller died very suddenly from a heart attack while visiting friends in Syracuse Sunday, Sept. 15.  He had resided in South Otselic for the past ten years. He had been employed at the N.Y.S. Bass Hatchery for the past four years.  Mr. Fuller was a member of the American Legion Perry-Cook Post, no. 973.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Fuller, three half sisters and one half brother.  Rev. J.C. Whitney officiated with the America Legion service at the grave.  Burial in South Otselic.

 

Elmer I. Young

1869 - 1931

Elmer I. Young, 62, of 183 Central Avenue, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at about 3, following a heart attack while he was attending the matinee at Schine's State Theatre.  He was rushed to the Cortland County Hospital, where an examination revealed death had come.  Mr. Young with his wife, Mrs. Nellie Young, and four nieces and nephews were attending the movie together when he suddenly collapsed in his seat.  Mrs. Young notified Officers Jenner and Huffman who were in the theatre at the time, and they carried him out into McEvoy's ambulance which was waiting to rush him to the hospital. At the hospital Dr. W.A. Wall and Dr. Harry S. Braman pronounced him dead upon examination.  Dr. B.R. Parsons, his attending physician was also called, but they were unable to revive him.  Mr. Young was a native of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] where he was born April 22, 1869, a son of the late Nicholas and Adeliza Young.  he lived at South Otselic most of his life, where he was employed for 18 years at the Gladding Fish Line plant.  Upon coming to Cortland 11 years ago, he became employed at the Cortland Line Company.  Last May poor health forced him to discontinue work.

Bainbridge NY War Activities - June 1917

What Bainbridge is Doing for the War Effort

Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1917

The patriotism of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] has been finely demonstrated.  It has rung out clear and true.  This town of 2,000 population subscribed $80,000 to the liberty loan which far exceed the original allotment of $49,000 based upon bank resources.

 

The officers of the First National Bank of this village threw their great influence into the campaign and the tide of patriotism began to flow toward financing the war. The Bank received the subscriptions for the liberty bonds and furnished the clerical work which required additional help without any charge. The officers of the Bank and the Bank itself took large subscriptions.

 

Postmaster Ira B. Cushman was active in interesting the people and worked strenuously in the movement.  $2,800 was subscribed by the Postmaster and the employees in the office.

 

The American Separator Company entered the liberty loan campaign with their usual vigor and earnestness. The officers of the company subscribed largely and as an inducement for their employees to invest they paid $5.00 on each bond purchased and as a result the employees took $2,750 bonds which is a splendid tribute to their high patriotism and devotion to flag.  Officers and employees of the -?- Company, the John Wildi Evaporated Milk Company invested.  Citizens throughout the town put their money in the liberty bonds and for a week prior to June 14 when the subscriptions here closed, there was a continuous stream of people manifesting their cooperation and endeavor toward the support of the war against Germany until on the afternoon of Thursday last the grand total swelled to $80,000.  The investment was a magnificent expression of loyalty to the United States, of confidence in the administration and of excitement for the prosecution of a war which is in the defense of our country, the protection of our homes and free institutions and the perpetuation of democracy.

 

This $80,000 which Bainbridge contributed to the liberty loan represents 277 subscribers.

 

Twenty-one Enlist

 

Bainbridge has further signified her devotion to country and grandly manifested a spirit to uphold the honor and safety of this land. Twenty-one of her finest young men have enlisted in the service. The fairest and most promising youth of the village have voluntarily and eagerly sought an opportunity to fight under the flag. They have their uniforms and are in training waiting the call to arms.  They are Thomas Collins, Jr., Edwin Collins, Algwynne Collins, all sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins; Donald Copley, a junior in Colgate University; Howard Bartholl of Syracuse university, Thomas Cartledge of the Bainbridge High School; Wendell Fletcher, Kenneth Payne, Charles Bentley, Clifton Oles, Harold Seeley, Ray Lowry, Ray Stillman, Roy Lyon, Lloyd Silvernail, Jasper Partridge, Patrick Brennan, Leon Yale, Hobart Page, Paul French and Howard Fuller, teacher of manual training in the Binghamton schools.

 

These young men have gone forth with fire and patriotism and are eagerly awaiting the time when they can prove the worth of their young manhood in the service of their country.  No other town the size of Bainbridge can speak of so many brave hearts beating in hopes and passion to avenge the murder of innocent lives, the violation of our national rights and to hold aloft the stars and stripes upon the citadel of principles and freedom for which their forefathers fought and died.

 

Other Activities

 

In every search of activity in war activity -?- is in the lead.  A Red Cross organization having a membership of over 300 has been formed and it is constantly growing in numbers.  Harrison L. Beatty is chairman and an enthusiastic board of directors has been named who are working for the improvement and success of army conditions.

 

When the Government called for the selective draft registration, 162 young men of the town went forward cheerfully and gave their names.  There was not a slacker in town.

 

The census and inventory of the military resources of the State and the enrollment of persons liable to service in the militia are now being taken at Town Hall.  Last week nearly five hundred gave their names and the others must register by June 25th.  Harrison L. Beatty is the supervisor of the registration in the towns of Bainbridge, Afton, Guilford and Coventry and is attending to every detail.  The work of receiving names is being carried on in Bainbridge by ladies who have volunteered their services. George E. Searing is also assisting in the work.

 

Throughout the town the people are awakening to the grim reality of war and are enlisting in the various activities which the Nation has imposed with a sense of duty and patriotism which is quite marvelous, and this work and energy must not slacken but must continue till the end.

 



Dr. Danforth Enlists - June 1917

Dr. Danforth Enlists

Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1917

One of the most patriotic sacrifices which the present war has caused is the enlistment of Dr. Edward Danforth, a leading physician of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], in the Medical Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army.  Dr. Danforth has enjoyed a fine practice in Bainbridge for the past ten years and is a brilliant and expert physician.  Last Tuesday he attended a meeting of the Chenango County Medical Society.  Captain A.S. Clark and Lieutenant R.S. Hooker, members of the U.S.A. Medical Corps were present and addressed the meeting stating the great needs of physicians in the army.

 

On Friday Dr. Danforth and Dr. Loomis, formerly of Bainbridge and now a practicing physician of Sidney, drove to Binghamton and appeared before Capt. Clark and Lieut. Hooker, taking the examination for military service and both were accepted.  They enlisted then in the Medical Reserve corps and will leave for duty about July 15th.  Dr. Danforth going to Indianapolis where he will begin work at the concentration camp.  Dr. Loomis has a fine practice in Sidney and is also a leading physician.  He has relatives and friends in Bainbridge.  Both of these men took this patriotic step from a sense of duty solely for they realized that the need for physicians in the army was very great and also that the success of an army depended upon the health of the men.  Both these men leave devoted home ties, comforts and much material prosperity for camp life and for an opportunity to render service to the United States.  .... their courage and patriotism are very much admired and they are sincerely congratulated over their exceptionally fine conception of duty.

 

Bainbridge people will miss Dr. Danforth for he has long and patiently administered to them in many trying and critical times and has been successful.  Likewise with Dr. Loomis.  He has brought relief and health to a large number, and the passing for a time of these two men so deeply embedded in the regard, respect and affection of a large list of patients, brings vividly to mind how the present war will bring sorrow, sacrifices and disappointments to many.

 

Dr. Mead of Masonville, who located there from Bloomville, Delaware County, some six months ago, will move to Bainbridge and take up the practice of medicine.

 

Dr. Edwin F. Gibson, Dr. Harold W. McNitt and Dr. Earl W. Wilcox of Norwich, Dr. Perkins of South Otselic, Dr. Hall of Oxford, Drs. Joyce and Stearns of Unadilla, and Dr. Buell of Guilford, have also enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps.

Obituaries (July 10)

Eveline (Deane) Clark

1848 - 1900

Eveline Clark, wife of Adelbert Clark died at her home in this town at about one o 'clock Wednesday afternoon January 31, at the age of 53 years.  Mrs. Clark has been afflicted with a cancer for nearly a year, and during the last few months she has been a great sufferer.  Her maiden name was Eveline Deane and at the time of her marriage to Mr. Clark about 29 years ago, she resided in Oneonta.  She was a faithful and consistent member of Union Valley M.E. church and the funeral services will be conducted by her pastor Rev. C.H. Sackett, at her late home at 1 p.m. today (Friday).  The burial will be in the Union Valley cemetery [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Besides her husband she is survived by five children, Alton Clark of West Bainbridge, George Clark who is employed by C.C. Hovey & Co. and Daisy, Elnora and Ernest, who reside at home. She also has one brother Milo Deane living at Oneonta, another brother Oscar Deane having died about a year ago.

 

George E. Coe

Sidney Enterprise, September 15, 1915

The death of George E. Coe, a former resident of this village, occurred at the home of his son, Marcus Coe, at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, September 12, at the age of 69 years.  Mr. Coe had been in poor health for some time, caused by a succession of light paralytic shocks.  On Tuesday of last week he suffered one from which he failed to recover. The funeral was held yesterday from the home of his son, and interment was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  Mr. Coe while a resident of this village resided with his son, Marcus, who was employed in the Kayser factory at the time.  For some time he assisted at the store of Carr & Hare. When his son purchased the farm at West Bainbridge he accompanied him there.  He was a man possessed of many sterling qualities, and enjoyed a large circle of friends who deeply regret his death.  A number from Sidney attended the funeral.  He is survived by his wife and the son mentioned.

 

Harriet A. Coss

Binghamton Press, Sept. 11, 1948

Miss Harriet A. Coss, formerly of West Bainbridge, died Wednesday in Buffalo.  She is survived by a son, Alson of Buffalo, two granddaughters, Mrs. William Geddert of Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. George Davison of Pittsburg, Pa. The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.

 

Adeline V. Davis

Binghamton Press, January 4, 1922

Mrs. Adeline V. Davis, aged 66 years, died Wednesday morning after an illness of several months.  She is survived by her daughter, Miss Pearl, and son, Earl, of this village; Frank of Sidney and Howard of Schenectady. The funeral, which was private, was held from her home on Front street Friday. The Rev. J.S. Crompton of Scranton officiating. Burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery.

Blog Post Listing, July 3-9, 2017

Listing of Blog posts for the week of July 3-9, 2017

Marriages

Posted July 4, 2017

Delos R. Arnold - Frances J. Gibbs (1887)

Marriage announcements - 1831

     Nathan Randall - Catharine Monell

     Samuel N. Perkins - Lecta Roberts

     William Wilber - Lavantia Burlingame

     David Y. Foote - Julia F. Dellay

     Seth Kershaw - Julia Ann Emeline Pratt

     William G. Clark - Hannah E. Nobles

Posted July 9, 2017
Marriage Notices - 1830
     Elias P. Pellet - Edith Ann Pellet
     William Baldwin - Louisa Boothe
     Benjamin B. Nichols - Delia Beardslee
     Elias Randall - Eunice B. Weaver

 

Obituaries

Posted July 3, 2017

Col. William Brush (Norwich, 1830)

Anna Raynor (Cazenovia, 1845)

Almira (Doran) Loop (Solon, 1846)

Anson G Colegrove (Ulysses, 1846)

Death Notices

     Franklin R. Boque (Norwich, 1830)

     Catharine Mitchell (Norwich, 1830)

     George Burlingame (Norwich, 1830)

     Noah Hubbard (Salina, 1831)

     Mahitable Shattuck (Norwich, 1831)

     Hannah K. Clark (Monroe MI, Norwich, 1831)

     Asa Williams, Jr. (New Berlin, 1831)

     Warren Catlin (Sherburne, 1831)

     William Huntington (Norwich, 1831)

 

Posted July 4, 2017 

Jared A. Redfield (Elmira, Bainbridge, 1880)

Thomas Collins, Sr. (Bainbridge, 1958)

Dr. Leal L. Perry (Bainbridge, 1932)

Posted July 5, 2017
Ira Blanchard (West Bainbridge, 1912)
Eli R. Lyon (West Bainbridge, 1912)
Mrs. Joshua Pratt (Sherburne, 1875)
Death Notices
     Henry Fray (Norwich, 1864)
     William Purple (Greene, 1864)
     Cornelia E. Juliand (Greene, 1864)
     David W. Pettis (Greene, 1864)  Civil War soldier
     Eugene Blanchard (Bainbridge, 1864) Civil War soldier
     Ellen Donohue (Norwich, 1877)
     Aaron Booth (Bainbridge, Sherburne, 1877)

Posted July 6, 2017
William A. Robinson (Syracuse, 1877)
Emil Timm (Sherburne, 1877)  Probable murder victim
David Booth (West Bainbridge, 1874)
Jared Goodyear (Colliers, 1874)
Death Notices - 1866
     James Kershaw (Norwich)
     George C. Booth (Oxford)  Civil War soldier
     Eliza A. Whittenhall (Albany KN, Oxford)
     Mrs. John Davison (Utica, Sherburne)
     Ida B. Smith (Greene)
     Sarah V. Gleason (Oxford)

Posted July 7, 2017
Mary E. Griffing (Norwich, 1880)  Fatal fire
David Griffing (Norwich, 1872)
Eliza Lull (Norwich, 1885)

Posted July 8, 2017
Lucy Case (Holmesville, 1885)
Randall Case (Holmesville, 1888)
Lydia Booth (Bainbridge, 1871)
Mary Ellen (Leonard) Burchard (Oxford, 1916)

Posted July 9, 2017
Corydon Burlison (Coventryville, 1889)
Rufus P.T. Bolster (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1918)
Llewellyn E. Burrows (Bainbridge, 1934)
Peter Weaver (New Berlin)

 

Miscellaneous

Posted July 3, 2017

July 4th in Bainbridge NY - 1878

Posted July 4, 2017
Fourth of July 1876 in Bainbridge, NY

Posted July 5, 2017
Octogenarian Party, Sherburne, NY, 1877

Marriages (July 9)

Pellett - Pellett

Norwich Journal, February 10, 1830

Married on Sunday evening last, by Elder J. Randall, Mr. Elias P. Pellet, senior editor of the Anti-Masonic Telegraph, to Miss Edith Ann Pellet, both of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Baldwin - Boothe
Norwich Journal, February 17, 1830

Married at Fabius, Onondaga Co., on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Horace Griswold, Mr. William Baldwin of Guilford, Chenango Co. to Miss Louisa Boothe, of the former place.

Nichols - Beardslee
Norwich Journal, March 10, 1830

Married at Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Edward Andrews, Mr. Benjamin B. Nichols, merchant, of Windsor, Broome Co., to Miss Delia Beardslee, of the former place.

Randall - Weaver

Norwich Journal, June 9, 1830

Married in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th of May, 1830, by H. Crain Esq., Mr. Elias Randall to Miss Eunice B. [Weaver], daughter of General Lodowick Weaver, Jr., all of the same place.

Obituaries (July 9)

Coradon Burlison

Chenango Union, September 19, 1899

Mr. Coradon Burlison died suddenly at his home, on Wednesday evening of last week.  A few years since he rented his farm here, and purchased a pleasant home in Afton, but some time last winter exchanged his property in that village with Mr. Conover, of this place, for a farm adjoining his other, and moved upon it.  He was a kind friend and neighbor, and although in poor health, has worked hard the past summer in repairing and improving his premises.  He leaves a wife, the only occupant of the home made lonely by his death.

 

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Corydon Burlison, an esteemed citizen of this town, died very suddenly on Wednesday at midnight.  The cause of his death was thought to be heart disease. The funeral was held on Friday at 10 A.M. at his late residence.  Rev. Mr. Thurston, of Coventry, conducting the services. A large number attended the funeral.  Mr. Burlison leaves a widow but no children to mourn him.  He was 68 years old.

Rufus P.T. Bolster

1829 - 1918

Rufus P.T. Bolster died at his home in this place on Saturday morning, March 8th, 1918, thus closing a long and useful life.  He was born on April 29th, 1829, at Berne, Albany County, N.Y.  On May 10th 1856, he was united in marriage to Elmira Willsey at Gallupville, N.Y.  He was a farmer by occupation and followed it all his life or until the infirmities of age obliged him to give it up.  In 1900, he with his family, moved form Berne, N.Y., to Bainbridge, N.Y., where he lived for several years, but for the past thirteen years he has lived at "The Pillars," in Guilford Centre.  he was  Methodist by faith, a strong follower of the Republican political party, very kind and loving in his family , and an obliging neighbor.  He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, two sons, R.D. Bolster, of Detroit, Mich.; and Charles Bolster, of Watertown, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. C.S. Rice, and one grandson, John L. Rice, at Guilford Centre.  A private funeral was held Monday afternoon at his late home, Rev. H. W. Little officiating.  Interment in Greenlawn cemetery at Bainbridge.

Llewellyn E. Burrows

1873 - 1934

The death of Llewellyn E. Burrows, 61, occurred Monday [December 1934] afternoon at his home on North Main street, following an illness of four weeks.  Mr. Burrows was born June 10, 1873 in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  He was the son of Charles and Evelyn Burrows.  When a small boy he removed with his parents to Guilford, where he resided up to the time he came to this village about 36 years ago. He worked as a cigar maker for 14 years with George R. Wilcox and then learned the plumbing trade, working with Charles W. Bluler up to two years ago when on account of failing health he gave up active employment.  Mr. Burrows was married on Dec. 24, 1902 to Rosa E. White, who survives him.  He also leaves one son, Paul D. Burrows of Bainbridge, and is sincerely mourned by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul Burrows for whom he had an abiding affection. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Hattie Foote and Mrs. Fred Rogers, both of Guilford.  He was a member of St. Peter's church and of Susquehanna Lodge no. 167 F.&A.M. and was also a 32d Degree Scottish Rite Mason being a member of the Otseningo bodies of Binghamton.  The funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home with his friend, Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating.  Interment will be at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The pallbearers will be Harry Hall, Harry Bluler, Joseph Hitchcock and Charles Ireland.  Mr. Burrows possessed the good will and friendship of a very large circle of people, both here and in the surrounding area who sincerely regret his passing.

Peter Weaver

Oxford Times, December 7, 1886

An old resident of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] named Peter Weaver was crossing the premises of Angell Medbury, on Wednesday afternoon, when he was seen to fall.  He gasped but three or four times after assistance arrived. Weaver was 84 years old.  Coroner Avery was notified and an inquest held, resulting in a verdict of "death caused by some disease of the heart."

Obituaries (July 8, 2017)

Dr. Ansel Lull

Chenango Telegraph, May 20, 1863

Death of Dr. Lull:  Dr. Ansel Lull died suddenly at the residence of his step son-in-law, David Griffing, Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning of this week.  He was in his usual health on Monday, and mingled with his family and friends with his accustomed cheerfulness.  He retired at his usual hour without any unusual symptoms, but about midnight his wife was awakened by his hard breathing and apparent suffocation.  Medical aid was immediately called in, but all efforts of the physician were unavailing and he died about half past two.  His age was 72.  Dr. Lull studied medicine with the late Dr. Mason, at Preston, in this County.  Upon [receiving] his license to practice he went to Manlius, in Onondaga county, and after a few years he removed to Syracuse, where he had an extensive and lucrative practice, and enjoyed in a high degree the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.  He had for many years spent his summers in this village, and early this spring made this his permanent residence, and though a comparative stranger he had won many friends in our midst.  He has lived a long life of purity and usefulness, and has suddenly passed away to reap the reward of an honest man and consistent Christian.

 

Lucy Case

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 28, 1885

Lucy, wife of Randall Case, died March 10th, 1885.  Mrs. Case went with her husband to the home of her niece, Mrs. Stratton, to spend a few months, but had intended to return to her old home in Holmesville in March, and when she met her old neighbors she would say she should be with them soon.  But she was stricken down with pneumonia, and after two weeks of suffering she passed to her home in heaven  Mrs. Case has been a member of the Free Baptist church for many years.  She has always been a faithful member, willing to make any sacrifice necessary for the church of her choice.  With crushing weight did the news of her death come to her many warm friends and neighbors, and we feel that one has been taken whose place in the Church and neighborhood will never be filled.  But to the husband, who has been in feeble health for a number of years, does the stroke come with terrible force, and although he has kind hands to administer to his wants, he feels heartbroken and lonely.  And when we ask ourselves the question, "Why was it so?" we feel like submitting to Providence remembering God never makes mistakes.

 

Randall Case

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 17, 1888

Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Randall Case, died March 4th.  Funeral service conducted by Rev. J.B. Wilson at the house of Lemuel Stratton, March 7th, and buried in the Holmesville cemetery.  He was one of the oldest members of the Holmesville Church.  He has been in poor health for many years.  We well remember the pleasant and quiet home of Mr. Case in our little village, necessarily broken up by the death of his wife three years ago, and since then he has made a home with Mr. Stratton, his wife's niece.

 

Lydia Booth

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Lydia, wife of Aaron Booth, died in the town of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] May 25th, 1871, aged 68 years.

We are glad it is written, "Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord: for they rest from their labors."  Sister Booth rests from her labors, calmly, peacefully, hopefully sleeps the body in the "silent city."  Several years since, she was stricken with paralysis, losing almost the use of her limbs of the right side.  She was a great sufferer for the last five weeks of her life; but in all of her bodily anguish, nothing so much soothed her spirit as the songs of Zion and the voice of prayer. She often said to her friends who were doing all they could to relieve, "Sing, O sing to me of that home above."  For more than forty years, she and her bereaved companion walked hand in hand in the blessed way, their home always the pleasant Christian home.  Many of the earlier preachers of the old Bainbridge circuit, will recall happy scenes with brother and sister Booth.  She passed way with, "Glory to God," last upon her lips.  Her husband and daughter, (wife of Rev. Wm. G. Queal,) are in sadness and tears.  Brothers and sisters no more shall meet her this side the "swelling river."  But may they so live, as to gain that home above which she has gained. 

"Through him that I came to prove

that God is love."

 

Mary Ellen (Leonard) Burchard

Oxford Review-Times, February 4, 1916

Mary Ellen Burchard, widow of Frederick H. Burchard, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia Sunday morning.  Mrs. Burchard was born in Wellsville, Allegany county, Feb. 4, 1855, the daughter of Alfred and Mary Stratton Leonard.  While yet an infant her parents died and she was adopted by her aunt, Mrs. Mary Leonard Bruchhausen, the wife of Dr. Casper Bruchhausen, who located in Norwich in 1848 and who was one of the first practitioners of the homeopathic school in Chenango county.  After her marriage to Mr. Burchard for a number of years she was a resident of this village but in 1902 the family moved to Norwich where Mr. Burchard died six years ago.  During Mr. Burchard's residence in Oxford she became a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church but later changed her membership to Emmanuel Chruch in Norwich. She was a charter member of Norwich Chapter of the Eastern Star, a member of the Norwich L.V.I.A. and for several years treasurer of the board of directors of the Chenango Valley Home for Aged Women.  In church and society work she gave freely of time and means, happy in the good deeds she did and in the help given, until failing health compelled her to relinquish active interest in them.  During her residence in Oxford, Mrs. Burchard's strong character and lovely disposition made her the center of a large circle of friends.  Shortly after the holidays Mrs. Burchard accompanied Miss Prudence Burchard to New York city, where she suffered an attack of grip.  Later she was able to go to Philadelphia, where her daughter Margaret is connected with work in the laboratory of the Episcopal Hospital. She entered the hospital for treatment where the best of care was received.  She is survived by four children, Mrs. Floyd L. Miner of Oxford, Leonard Burchard and Miss Florence Burchard of Norwich, and Miss Margaret Burchard of Philadelphia. The funeral of Mrs. Burchard was held from her late home on Brown avenue, Norwich, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery in that city [Norwich, NY].  Many old time Oxford friends were present to pay a last tribute to one whom all remembered with affectionate regard.

Obituaries (July 7)

Mary E. Griffing

Chenango Union, March 18, 1880

About half-past four o'clock on Saturday morning last, the fire alarm sounded with unusual clearness, and aroused many a sound sleeper, who hurried towards the center of the village, to ascertain the cause.  No light was visible, and many thought it was a false alarm.  But when the steamer was dragged to the park reservoir, and two lines of hose laid across East side Park, and down East Main Street, it was evident that there was business ahead.  A crowd was collecting in front of and around the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Griffing, opposite the piano block, and smoke was seen issuing from the south east corner of the building.  Horror was depicted upon every countenance, as the report went like an electric shock through the crowd, that it was Mrs. Griffing's bedroom that was on fire, and that that lady was burning in her bed.  Parties were present who had entered her room, seen her in bed, and attempted to draw the bed towards the window through which they had entered the apartment, but were driven back by the flames.  While the fire was rapidly gaining headway, and the crowd were waiting with feverish impatience the arrival of water--which was long delayed by the imperfect working of the steamer--it was reported that Mrs. Lull, the aged and invalid mother of Mrs. Griffing, was in her room on the second floor.  The alarm was given, and a rush made for the front doors, the outer ones of which were open, but the inner doors of the vestibule were fastened. These were at once forced open, when those in the advance on entering the hall were horrified upon stumbling over the prostrate form of a person, which, when torches were brought in, proved to be the body of Mrs. Griffing, which was lying upon the east side of the hall, with her head within two or three feet of the closed door of the partition which divides the front from the rear hall, and her feet towards the front door. The body was nude, with the exception of stockings upon her feet, and the remains of a night dress about the upper part of her person.  Feathers and the remains of a pillow case were near her, and were on fire.  She was burned to a crisp about her neck and chest, her hands and arms badly burned and blistered, while her face was less severely burned, having probably been protected by the pillow which she held to her face while fleeing from her burning room, through the rear hall, to that in front. The remains were wrapped in bed clothing, placed upon a sofa, and conveyed to the residence of N.P. Wheeler.

 

Search for Mrs. Lull was continued, but so dense had the smoke become in the upper hall that those who made the attempt to reach her room--which was on the northeast corner of the second floor--were compelled to creep close to the floor, and in this manner they succeeded in reaching her door, which was closed.  Upon opening it, but little smoke was found within, and the old lady was sleeping soundly.  She was aroused, and was carried from the building, to the residence of S.R. Follett, one door west.  Miss Conkling was also conducted to Mr. Follett's residence in an exhausted condition.  In the meantime the fire was making slow but sure progress in the room where it originated, although two streams were thrown through the windows, and finally the hose was laid through the front door and to the room.  Towards six o'clock it was thought the fire was under control, and would not extend much beyond Mrs. Griffing's room, but owing to the peculiar construction of the building, this proved to be a mistake.  Inside of the brick walls are strips of furring or joists, some eight inches in thickness, upon which the lath for the plastering is nailed, thus creating flues between the two walls, which conducted the flames to Miss Conklin's room above, and from thence to the attic--one large room, the size of the entire main building, filled with various articles of more or less value.  Here the flames had abundant material upon which to feed, and the whole was soon in a blaze, with the flames bursting through the roof.  The wing, containing the kitchen, etc., was also on fire.  Three streams were now in use, and the firemen worked bravely until about seven o'clock when the order was given to "take up"--the fire was extinguished, leaving the east portion of the building badly burned, the roof a complete wreck, and the structure throughout much damaged by water and smoke.  The furniture was all removed, but much of it was broken or injured by careless handling, while many smaller articles, it is said, were carried away by some who assisted in the hasty removal. 

 

The building, which is of brick, was one of the finest and most substantial residences in town.  It was erected by Mr. Griffing, some thirty-five years ago, and has been occupied by his family since. There was an insurance of $4,000 upon it, and the loss is variously estimated at from $4,000 to $5,000.  There was no insurance upon the furniture.

 

David Griffing, who during his life was one of our prominent business men, died in 1872, and the household at the time of the accident consisted of his widow, Mrs. Mary E. Griffing; her aged mother, the widow of the late Dr. Lull; her sister, Miss Kate Conkling; Ellen Beans, a servant girl, and Charles B. Cannon, a clerk in the Bank, who had rooms in the house.  Jasper R. Griffing, son of the deceased, was absent from hone at the time of the fire.  Deceased was the second wife of the late David Griffing, to whom she was married in Syracuse, May 31st, 1848.  At that time she was a widow, her first husband, Mr. Blossom, having died some years previous.  A devoted wife, a fond and indulgent mother, a kind neighbor, and a sincere Christian lady, she was beloved by those who knew her intimately, and her many acts of kindness and benevolence had endeared her to a large class who will sadly miss her.  In the social circle her loss will be deeply felt, while the society of Emmanuel Chruch, of which she was a zealous member, will sincerely mourn her shocking death. But one of her four children --Jasper R. Grififng--survives her.  Her age was fifty-seven years.  Her funeral was attended at Emmanuel Church, on Monday afternoon, the Rector, Rev. E. Hayard Smith, conducting the services.  Sympathizing friends and neighbors gathered there to pay the last say tribute to her memory.

 

From the statement of Miss Conkling, and the evidence of Miss Beans, it appears that kerosene oil was burned throughout the house; that on the night of the accident and the night previous, Mrs. Griffing had not used the lamp she had burned for months in her room, but was using instead an old burning fluid lamp, which had recently been fitted with a kerosene burner; that she was in the habit of reading while lying in bed for diversion, in her hours of sleeplessness and anxiety.  The theory arrived at by the Coroner's jury was that she had probably been reading on Friday night; that she dropped into sleep while reading, as the glasses upon her face would indicate; that the newly modeled lamp, upon a stand on the east side of her bed, exploded, throwing the burning oil upon her breast, which was burned most; that she sprang from the west side of her bed, and ran through the west door of her room, into the rear hall, and from this to the front hall, where her body was found' that she held a pillow to her face, to prevent the inhalation of the flames, the remains of which were found near her....

 

David Griffing

Chenango Union, December 5, 1872

Died, at his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, November 24th, 1872, David Griffing, aged 75 years.

Mr. Griffing was one of the early settlers of Norwich, having come to this village to reside in 1819.  then a young man, he purchased the business of the well-known David G. Bright, who with his family was about removing West. As a business man, Mr. Griffing early developed qualities of energy, intelligence and thrift, that insured his abundant success in life. Throughout his long and active career, it is not praise overmuch to say that he maintained a character for integrity and enterprise that was without a blemish.  From the onset of his residence here, he was intimately and honorably identified with the growth and prosperity of the village; and it may with truth be said that he contributed far more to the advancement and welfare of the place by the number and importance of the structures he reared in our midst, and the good taste and public spirit displayed in their construction, than any other of our citizens.

 

But it is not alone as a man of business and wealth that Mr. Griffing is to be remembered and honored in the community in which he lived.  Though scrupulously exact and just in his dealings with his fellow men, claiming rightfully what was his own, and religiously allowing to everyone else his honest due, he gave generously and at times largely of his means for charitable and Christian objects, both public and private.  His subscription to the building fund of the Norwich Academy, considering his then comparatively limited circumstances, was a fine example of liberality and public spirit, as well as a fair illustration of his personal disposition and character.  It is also known that Emmanuel Church, of which he was a member, during the many years that he was connected with it, and down to the day of his decease, leaned upon him financially and morally as a pillar of strength.  One of his last acts, it may be mentioned, was the making of a bequest of fifteen hundred dollars to this Society, to aid in the erection of a new church edifice.  Mr. Griffing was not possessed of the advantages of early education, but business and social intercourse with the world, and much of travel and reflection, had given such culture to his mind and habits, that the later years of his life were characterized by a degree of intelligence and refinement befitting his position and the high estimation in which he was universally held.

 

His sickness was protracted and severe, extending over a period of a year or more in which his naturally strong constitution  gradually and slowly succumbed to the unrelenting approaches of disease and age; but he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and with abiding faith in the Redeemer's promise of everlasting life.  His funeral took place on Wednesday of this week, at 2 PM, and was largely attended.  He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their bereavement; the two eldest of the children being by his former wife.  At the time of his death, Mr. Grififng was the Senior Warden of Emmanuel Church, and also a Director of the Frist National Bank of Norwich. 

 

Eliza Lull

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 28, 1885

At her residence on Piano Street, Mrs. Eliza Lull, widow of the late Dr. Lull and the mother of the late Miss Kate Conklin and Mrs. David Griffing, died Thursday evening at 9:30.  Mrs. Lull was 82 years of age. She has been a confirmed invalid for a number of years.  It will be recollected that at the burning of the Grififng place, in which Mrs. Grififng perished, Mrs. Lull was with considerable difficulty rescued. From that time she has resided on Piano Street in the home purchased by Miss Conklin and left by her at the time of her death for the care of her mother.  Mrs. Lull leaves surviving her a brother in Fort Plain and a sister in Parsons, Kansas.  Ex-Mayor Hutchinson, of Utica, is her nephew.  Her funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

 

 

Obituaries (July 6)

William A. Robinson

Chenango Union,  March 15, 1877

The Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] papers announce the sudden death, on Wednesday of last week, of William A. Robinson, after a few hours' illness, of heart disease.  He will be remembered by many of our citizens, as a brother of the late Mrs. William C. Wait, and his genial countenance, on his visits to our village, was always welcome.  His funeral was attended on Sunday, by Mr. and Mrs. George Rider, of this place.  Mr. Robinson was born in Devonshire, England, town of Chagford, October 16th, 1803 and came to this country in 1820.  He was for many years in the dry goods and manufacturing business in Madison County.  In 1826 he was married in Syracuse, on Church Street, to Emeline Leach, and removed to Binghamton, where also for many years he was engaged in the dry goods business.  In 1832, the year of the cholera excitement, he removed with his family to Syracuse, and opened the old Eagle Hotel, situated where now stands the Clinton Block, opposite the First Baptist church, of which latter for many years he was an active member.  For many years he was proprietor of the Onondaga Temperance House, and was universally respected.  Six children survive him.

 

Emil Timm

Chenango Union, March 15, 1877

We learn that Emil Timm, of Preusen, Germany, who was in the employ of White, Smith & Co., in this village ][Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], last summer, is supposed to have been murdered in Philadelphia.  He left here the 16th of October with a view to visiting the Centennial, having about $60 with him, and intending to go to New York where he had money deposited with the German Consul, or was expecting to receive remittances.  We do not learn that he visited the consul, but that he proceeded to Philadelphia, and stopped at a house at which a murder is reported to have been committed at about that time.  A body has recently been discovered near the Centennial Grounds, the description of which leads to the impression that it may have been the remains of Timm.  His father has been in correspondence with Mr. Bickert of this village, also White Smith & Co. and the Consul, but no trace of Emil has been found since his arrival at Philadelphia, hence the conviction that he was murdered.  He was a young man of unusual intelligence, courteous in his manners and very much esteemed by those who made his acquaintance.  It is to be hoped that the mystery of his disappearance may yet be unraveled.  --News

 

David Booth

Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1874

On Wednesday last, Oct. 21, 1874, Mr. David Booth, of Union Valley [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], departed this life in the 76th year of his age. He was one of the early settlers in the neighborhood in which he has lived for nearly 50 years.  He entered the place where his farm now stands by cutting his way in, and before his strong arm and untiring energy and perseverance, the forest trees have fallen and the ground has been cleared, so that a substantial house, extensive buildings and a good farm stand as an evidence of his industry.  He had gathered around him a large circle of friends who entertained for him the highest esteem.  The funeral services were held at the house, where a very large number of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect and affection.  About forty carriages followed the hearse to the cemetery, and as their friend, the husband, the father, the brother, was lowered to its last earthly resting palce, a blessed hope was entertained for a bright resurrection morning when those who sleep in Jesus shall awake to an eternal reunion.

 

Jared Goodyear

Bainbridge Republican, October 31, 1874

Hon. Jared Goodyear, of Colliers, Otsego county, died very suddenly of epilepsy, in his mill near his residence last Saturday morning.  After partaking of breakfast he proceeded to the mill apparently in the enjoyment of his usual good health.  While in the act of giving one of the workmen some directions, he fell backward, and expired instantly.  The last words he uttered were "catch me," spoken as he was falling.  His remains were immediately conveyed to his residence and the sad intelligence of his sudden death spread rapidly throughout the community.  The funeral took place on Monday at one o'clock p.m. and was largely attended; among those present being nearly all the former and present directors of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad Company. Through the kindness of Mr. H.S. Morse, Superintendent of the Albany & S. Railroad, a special train was run from Oneonta to Colliers, free to all who desired to pay respect to the memory of this venerable and highly respected citizen.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.H. Allen, of the Presbyterian Chruch of Oneonta.  At the close of the regular service, Hon. James H. Ramsey, of Albany, and Col. W.W. Snow, of Oneonta, both of whom had been associated and were intimate with the deceased, made remarks eulogizing his memory.  Mr. Goodyear was one of the original Directors of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company and much credit is due to his exertions toward its successful completion.  He was also at one time Vice President of the Company, in which capacity, as also in that of director he exhibited much ability.  The deceased came to Colliers a good may years ago, even before the State road was located in that vicinity.  The mail from Albany was received there but once a week, and that was carried on horseback along the private roads leading from one farm to another, the highways not yet being surveyed.  At the time of his death Mr. Goodyear was upwards of eighty-two years of age, having sprung from a family celebrated in that section for its longevity--Binghamton Press

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, September 19, 1866

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 14th, of consumption, Mr. James Kershaw, aged 65 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 21st, George C. Booth, aged 26 years.  He was a member of Co. K, 10th NY Cavalry.

 

In Albany, Kansas, Aug. 23d, of cholera, Mrs. Eliza A. Whittenhall, in the 57th year of her age, daughter of the late Daniel Shumway, for many years a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Sept. 5th, Mrs. John Davison, aged about 46 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 31st, Ida B. [Smith], daughter of John L. and Lydia Ann Smith, aged 5 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5th, Miss Sarah V. Gleason, aged 21 years.

Octogenarian Party, Sherburne, NY 1877

An Octogenarian Party, Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 14, 1875

An octogenarian party was given at Sherburne on Monday of last week, in honor of Mr. A. Booth, who resides with W.G. Queal, who was eighty years old March 4th. This occurring on Sunday, the party was held on the succeeding day. The News gives some interesting data of the "boys and girls" who assembled upon that occasion which we condense as follows:

 

There were five present who had passed their eightieth birthday as follows:

 

Deacon Hezekiah Harris was born in the town of Scituate, Providence county, R.I., April 15th, 1790, and is now nearly 87 years of age.  he removed to Sherburne in 1802 and has lived in this town 75 years.  His first wife was Catharine Crist with whom he lived fifty years on a farm two miles east of the village.  He has had seven children of whom four are now living [in 1877].

 

Silas Ames was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Mass., March 5, 1795, and was therefore just 82 years old.  He moved to Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], July 8th, 1806, and from thence to Sherburne in 1839.  He married Betsey Cutler in 1817.  They have had ten children of whom six are now living.  He resides one mile south of the village where he has been nearly forty years.

 

Betsey Cutler Ames was born in Bridgewater, Oneida County, N.Y., Nov. 14th, 1796, and is therefore 80 years old last November.  She moved with her parents to Brookfield, N.Y., when she was three months old.  She was married at 21 years of age to Silas Ames as above noted, giving them almost 60 years of married life.

 

Harvey Rosbrooks was born in New Hampshire, March 11th, 1796, and is therefore now almost 81 years of age. When a child he removed to Holland, Hamden County, Mass.  He was there married to Prudence French and came from thence to Sherburne in 1818, where he is now living with his youngest son.

 

Aaron Booth was born in East Winsor, Hartford County, Conn., March 4th, 1796.  He removed to Oxford, Chenango County, N.Y., in 1830, and was married the same year to Lydia Parson, of Guilford, N.Y., with whom he lived 41 years.  He has one child, the wife of Rev. W.G. Queal, with whom he has lived since the death of his wife.

 

Of course the afternoon was very agreeably spent in fighting the battles of youth over again.  A poem by W.G. Queal, dedicated to his aged father-in-law, was read, and then the entire company sat down to a sumptuous repast.  The veterans appeared hale and hearty.  May they enjoy many such reunions.