Obituaries (August 3)

Susan (Knowles) Stone Bartlett

Norwich Sun, June 20, 1911

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Susan Bartlett, wife of Seth Bartlett of Smyrna, was held at her late home on the Earlville Hill road Sunday.  Mrs. Bartlett was a woman slightly past middle age and her death occurred suddenly Thursday evening.  She was most highly esteemed by all who knew her and a large circle of friends extend to her husband and daughter, Gertrude, their sympathy in their bereavement.

Seth M. Bartlett

Chenango Telegraph, August 5, 1924

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  Seth M. Bartlett, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of this town, passed away at his home in this village on Saturday, Aug. 2, aged 77 years, after an illness covering a period of several months.  Mr. Bartlett was born in the town of Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] on July 18, 1847.  In the year 1878 he came to this town to live and has since that time been a resident here, living all the time within about one mile of the village and taking an active part in the affairs of the town, always found on the side of right and ready and anxious to stand for that which was for the betterment of the community both in social and church circles.  He was a member of the Congregational church and a trustee at the time of his death.  On November 29, 1876, he was united in marriage to Susan Knowles Stone, who passed away June 15, 1911.  Funeral services were held from his home on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. C. V. Slocum officiating and interment made in the Willcox cemetery.  Besides one brother, E.C. Bartlett of Franklin N.Y. he is survived by a step-daughter Miss Gertrude Stone, who has faithfully and lovingly cared for him during his declining months and a host of friends who will cherish the memory of having been among his acquaintances.

Bert Dutcher

Norwich Sun, April 1, 1946

Funeral services for Bert Dutcher, 92, whose death occurred Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Slater, Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Smith Funeral Home in DeRuyter.  Burial was made in the Cortland rural cemetery [Cortland Co., NY].  Mr. Dutcher was born in Union, the son of Milton and Mary (Gager) Dutcher.  Most of his life was passed in Chenango county where he was engaged in farming until several years ago when he retired.  Mrs. Dutcher died eight years ago.  Mr. Dutcher passed away after an illness of several months.  Two sons and three daughters survive. They are:  Maude Eaton of Cortland; Will Dutcher of Cortland; Clarence of Lincklaen, Clara Slater of Plymouth and Mary Marble of Cortland.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 9, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Amanda [Mead], daughter of Richard Mead, aged 8 years and 6 months.

In Hornellsville [Steuben Co., NY] on the 28th ult., Mary B. [Gray] daughter of Elijah R. and Mary B. Gray, aged 4 years and 4 months.

In Jersey City, N.J. on the 6th inst., suddenly, of convulsions, Mary Hester Pell [Youlin], wife of Dr. J.J. Youlin, in the 20th year of her age.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Mrs. Mary J. [Alcott], wife of Enos Alcott, aged 47 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Isabel Ann [Wescott], daughter of James F. and Thankful M. Wescott, aged 10 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th isn't., Mrs. Lucretia Levee, aged 84 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., John Finch, aged 15 years.

Different perspectives at outbreak of Civil War - 1861

Southern Perspective

Chenango American, May 2, 1861

The Atlanta (GA.) Confederacy of the 15th ult., is an article on "Our War Policy," says:

In less than thirty days from this time, if peace is not sooner declared, the seat of war will be changed from Charleston and Pensacola to Washington City and from thence northward and northwest.  Under letters of marque and reprisals, a thousand privateers will be fitted out, which will sweep the seas of Northern commerce.  There are over two millions of men in the North, engaged in commercial, agricultural and manufacturing pursuits, who are opposed to Lincoln's admission.  The conservative force will organize and arm for the purpose of overthrowing the Lincoln Government.  Thus a destructive civil war will be inaugurated in the North.  The Lincoln Government cannot long continue such a policy.

In three months from this time, Lincoln and his Government will have removed from Washington City to Boston; the fifteen slave States will be united under the Constitution of the Confederate States; the middle and Northwestern States will have formed a separate and distinct Government of their own, and Lincoln will be left alone in his glory, with the Capitol of his Government in the Yankee city of Boston, and the extent of his territory will be composed of the six States of Puritan New England.  We predict the utter disgrace, overthrow and annihilation of the whole batch of abolition conspirators who planned this "infamous revolution," and plunged a free, happy and once united people, in all the horrors of civil War.

Northern Perspective

Chenango American, May 2, 1861

The war feeling continues to grow in intensity, and the tangible proof given that the North is determined to sustain the Government, and bring back to their allegiance recusant traitors, is highly encouraging.  It is difficult to glean from the mass of communications which reach us, a correct synopsis of all which is transpiring, but we will endeavor to keep our readers posted up upon the general news:

Our advices from Washington are interesting and important.  The city is without doubt secure from any attack -- indeed we hear no more of any intention to attack it.  Notwithstanding these assurances, however, it is not the intention of the Government to desist from its preparations for any emergency which may be precipitated upon it by the Secessionists, but under the direction of the veteran Gen. Scott, everything is being put in the most complete order.  The number of troops now at the Capital cannot number less than 20,000, among which are the 7th and other New York regiments.  13,000 were there on Friday night, and Saturday 8,000 men were on the road from Annapolis. This condition of affairs is having a calming effect upon the Secessionists on each side, in Virginia and Maryland, which has exhibited itself in assurances from the former that no attack upon the Capital from her soil would be permitted.  This assurance comes both from Gen. Harper Commanding the Virginia forces at Harper's Ferry, and from Gov. Letcher himself.  Probably by the time a few more thousand troops arrive in Washington, it will be made to appear that no attack was ever intended.

Obituaries (August 1)

Deborah Ann (Lyon) Doolittle

August 25, 1828 - January 9, 1911

Mrs. Deborah Ann Doolittle died on Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Morey, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], aged 82 years.  Mrs. Doolittle, who for several years had been a resident of this village, went to Earlville last fall to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Morey, and although in poor health, her condition was not considered serious.  Her death was the result of heart disease.  Mrs. Doolittle is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Morey, Earlville, Mrs. Allen Grannis, Binghamton, and Mrs. George Lyon, Bainbridge, and two sons, Andrus and Arthur Doolittle, Bainbridge. The funeral was held in Earlville Wednesday, following which the body was taken to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for burial [Riverview Cemetery].

Jennie Smith

Died January 7, 1911

Mrs. Jennie Smith died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lyon at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday January 7, after a brief but severe illness.  Mrs. Smith was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and was 59 years of age. She buried her husband, Lyman Smith, several years ago and after his death she remained on their farm at West Bainbridge. When her last illness came she was living alone, but was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyon, relatives of her deceased husband, and tenderly cared for until death came. Deceased was for many years a faithful and consistent member of the West Bainbridge Baptist church and was deeply interested in his welfare.  Funeral services were held Monday at noon from the home which she passed away. There was a large attendance,  Rev. H.T. Hill officiated.  Interment was at the West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Note:  unmarked burial]

Amelia Butts Wetmore

1826 - 1911

Mrs. Amelia Butts Wetmore of South Main street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] died early Monday morning last, while in her 86th year, from heart disease, after an illness of over a year.  She was the widow of the late James K. Wetmore, president of the First National Bank of this village, and for a long time a prominent and influential citizen of this village, who died suddenly August 1, 1899, at the advanced aged of 80 years.  Mrs. Wetmore lived with her only daughter, Angelia W Winsor, and they were inseparable companions, the latter giving her mother the most affectionate attention and care, administering to her during the period of her illness and suffering in a manner which softened the shadows of death as they crept upon her.  The deceased was a most highly esteemed lady, and had been a prominent resident of Bainbridge since the year 1866, when she moved here with her husband, occupying ever since the home which Mr. Wetmore built that year on the lot situate on the corner of South Main and Scott streets. She was born January 11, 1926 at Kortright, Delaware county, and was one of nine children,  all of whom have died.  her parents were Harry and Sally Butts. She was married in 1847 and previous to coming to Bainbridge, resided at Davenport Center and Oneonta. She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Angelia W Winsor, whose husband, George l. Winsor,, Esq. died in 1878.  Others who survive are nieces, Mrs. A.J. Corbin, of New York city, Mrs. J.W. Kelsey and Miss Virginia Butts of Orange, N.J., Mrs. Wm. E. Hill of Oneonta, and nephews, Charles R. Briggs of Bainbridge, Geo. M. Butts of Bloomville, and E. J. Brownell of Delhi. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.S. Crompton of Binghamton, who was a former pastor of the Methodist church of this village, of which the deceased was a member. The services were also assisted by Rev. L.L. Weller, rector of St. Peter's church, who sang a beautiful selection. The interment was in St. Peter's cemetery in the family lot.

Death Notices

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 15, 1900

BROOKS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], December 11, 1900, Leroy J. Brooks, M.D., aged 50 years.

LYON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], December 12, 1900, Mrs. Julia F. Lyon, aged 75 years.

BUELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], December 13, 1900, William K. Buell of King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], aged 54 years.

DYE:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], December 7, 1900, John L. Dye, aged 77 years.

MOORE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], December 7, 1900, Charles Moore.

BARBER:  Near DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], December 10, 1900, Cora Belle [Barber], wife of Luther Barber, aged 29 years.

SMITHERS:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], December 11, 1900, Mrs. William Smithers, aged 30 years.

McFARLAND:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], December 8, 1900, Mrs. Eliza T. McFarland, aged 74 years.

DORMAN:  In Rome [Oneida Co., NY], December 6, 1900, Eva Dorman, aged 20 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

ALCOCK:  In Paris, France, December 2, 1900, Mrs. Florence Chapman Clark, aged 53 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

MATHEWS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], December 6, 1900, Charles Mathews, aged 85 years.

CAMPBELL: In Bonney [Chenango Co., NY], December 11, 1900, Mrs. Ella Campbell, aged 48 years.

Obituaries (July 31)

Ebenezer Augustus Davis

1847-1924

Ebenezer A. Davis whose death came March 2nd at his home in the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was a son of Abram and Mabel Davis, who moved from Saratoga County in 1844 and settled on a farm in the town of Oxford, Chenango county in the neighborhood of Searles Hill, where they spent the remainder of their life.  They raised a family of nine children, there being but three now living.  Ebenezer A. Davis was born April 3rd, 1847 in the town of Oxford Chenango county.  He remained home until the fall of 1868, he was then married to Ada Davis of Bainbridge.  From the following spring he spent his whole life a farmer within a radius of four miles of the village until three years ago he sold his farm and retired.  He was a kind and obliging friend and neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand. A man of few words, a mind once decided was unchangeable.  Always knew where to find "Ebb."  He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Ada Davis, a son Fred Davis; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  Three brothers, Mark Davis and Will Davis of Bainbridge and Frank B. Davis of Binghamton.  A nephew Harry Searles of Amsterdam, N.Y.  Harry was taken into the family when an infant and the same care and affection that could be given an own child was given him.  He remained with them until grown up.  He has always been claimed a member of the family by them, and also by the friends and relatives of the family.

Sheldon Hopkins

Oxford Times, August 22, 1913  

Sheldon Hopkins, 74 years old, died at the home of his cousin, Frederick Hopkins, in this town last night, death resulting from complications following surgical operations during the winter.  Mr. Hopkins was the son and the youngest of the family of Alison and Polly Dickinson Hopkins, and was born on the old homestead in the exact geographical center of this town.  He married Emma Fosbury of Bainbridge, who died a few years ago  For 25 or 30 years they lived in Coventry.  Late in the winter Mr. Hopkins went to St. Luke's hospital, Utica, where he underwent three operations,  all very severe, which he stood very well for a man of his years. After about six weeks he was brought to the home of Mr. Hopkins, where he remained until his death.  He was educated at Oxford Academy and was deeply interested in agriculture. A man of quiet, home keeping tastes, he nevertheless won many friends by his pleasant friendly spirit and his faithfulness to daily duty.  He was a communicant of St. Paul's Church in this village and when possible was frequently at its services.  He had been prominent in Grange matters and was quite well known by members of that organization.  His nearest living relative is John H. Gifford, a nephew, of this village. The funeral will be held at the residence of Frederick Hopkins on Monday at 11 o'clock, Rev. Theodore Haydn officiating. Burial will be at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Dennis Ballou

Chenango Union, October 31, 1872

BALLOU:  In Plymouth, Chenango Co., N.Y., October 20th, 1872, Dennis Ballou, Esq., aged 73 years.

He was born in Richmond, Cheshire Co., N.H., December 6th, 1796, and removed with his parents, when a boy, to Cortland County, N.Y., passing along what is now called the turnpike from Smyrna to Otselic, when it was all a wilderness, with the exception of a very few clearings and log dwellings.  Left fatherless while young, and among strangers, his nobility of character and firmness for the right made him many friends.  He began business for himself by teaching in the public schools, removed to Plymouth about 1824, engaging in the shoe and leather business; was soon elected to a town office, and for a long term of years served the people in some capacity as town officer. Early in life he united with the Baptist Chruch, and lived a faithful member. Although his last illness was long and severe, no work of complaint or murmuring fell from his lips.  He has gone to rest. A family have lost a kind father; the church a faithful worker; society an honored member; the party of freedom and equal rights for all, a firm supporter.

Obituaries (July 30)

Ira Blanchard

Binghamton Press, December 24, 1912

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Ira Blanchard, a well-known resident of this town, died Friday afternoon in a private hospital in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he had been receiving treatment for the past month for a cancer. The body was brought to Bainbridge Saturday and the funeral was held Monday afternoon at the West Bainbridge Baptist Church, the Rev. Frank James, pastor of the Frist Methodist Church of this village, officiating. Burial was in the Union Valley Cemetery [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Blanchard was 68 years of age and is survived by his wife.  He was born in West Bainbridge and had spent his entire life in the town.

Eli R. Lyon

Binghamton Press, December 24, 1912

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Eli R. Lyon, who died at his home on South Main street Thursday evening was held at the house Sunday afternoon, Rev. Frank James officiating. The body was taken to Union Valley for burial [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Lyon, who was 88 years of age, lived in Bainbridge for 78 years, coming here with his parents, Israel and Betsey Lyon from Bloomville in 1834, about 62 years ago.  Mr. Lyon married Hannah Green, daughter of Thruston and Rachel Green of West Bainbridge who now survives him.  Mr. Lyon was one of Bainbridge's most respected citizens and for years a very active member of Susquehanna Lodge F.&A.M.

Naomi Wheeler

Oxford Times, March 18, 1874

WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of her son, Philip Wheeler, March 9th, Mrs. Naomi Wheeler, widow of the late Henry Wheeler, aged 90 years.

Mrs. Wheeler was born in Foster, Rhode Island.  In July, 1812, came with her husband and six children, and settled upon the place where she died. She was the mother of thirteen children--all but one attained the age of maturity, was a faithful wife, a good mother, and a kind neighbor. For many years her husband kept a public house on the new Catskill turnpike, and her name will be remembered by those who called there for entertainment.  Like all wives of pioneers, she nobly endured great hardships and privations in those days when the now pleasant village of Guilford was a collection of ponds, swamps and bustling with tall hemlocks; when the paths to it was by marked trees, and a village undreamed of by any one.  She lived to see the great wilderness changed into fertile farms, the isolated log houses into comfortable homes, and to hear the rushing tramp of the iron horse where wild animals used to roam unmolested.  Finally, having survived her husband eighteen years, and attained a venerable age, strength failed, and she saw herself slowly but surely going to rest.  Her mind remained unclouded to the last, and she died leaving to her children the assurance that to her, death was but the entrance to better and brighter regions beyond the river. Children, grandhcildren, and great-grandchildren, gather to pay their last tribute of love, and her own pastor, Rev. Lyman Yale, officiated at the funeral services.

Lyman Bush

Died Dec. 1, 1886

Lyman Bush was born in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and died in the town of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Dec. 1, 1886.  Shortly after the death of his second wife he went to live with Alvin Hollenbeck, with whom he had a home until he died.  Here he had the best of care and a good home.  He was converted when quite young, and for more than fifty years was a faithful consistent Christian and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He was one of the first members of the Methodist Episcopal Society at Union Valley.  During an illness of several years he was patient and uncomplaining.  He cheerfully anticipated the end of his sufferings and looked forward to the rest that remains for the people of God. Two children survive him.  H.B.C.

Samantha (Green) Bush

March 7, 1803 - March 17, 1888

BUSH:  Samantha Green, relict of the late Ozias Bush and daughter of Benjamin Green, was born in Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y., March 7, 1803, and died in the same town March 17, 1888, aged 85 years and 16 days. She was joined in marriage with Ozias Bush April 18, 1832, by Rev. William Bowdish of precious memory.  Sister Bush was converted at the age of twenty-four, and was until the day of her death an earnest Christian, and was faithful in the support of the church. It was largely through her influence that a few years after their marriage her husband was converted and became, through the remainder of his long life, her helper in every good work. April 18, 1882, they celebrated their golden wedding. She has been a widow since three years ago last August, yet she has been sustained by divine grace and was enabled to say "The Lord gave and the lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord."  Sister Bush was one of a family of seven, three brothers and four sisters, of whom only one, Mrs. George Ives, survives. She left no children, though an adopted son, E. Bromley, and his wife, were greatly endeared to her by their tender affection and loving ministrations.  Though more than eighty-five years of age, her mind was unclouded until within a few hours of her death. Though in feeble health for many years, she still retained her interest in Christian work until the very last.  None knew her but to love her, while her smile and affectionate greeting cheered the heart of many a pastor and his wife. She was especially pleased to received a few weeks previous to her death, a certificate of life membership from the auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, of which she was an interested member. Her sufferings for forty-eight hours preceding her death were very severe, yet no word of complaint fell from her lips. The promises of God breathed into her ear by loving friends about her comforted her heart and her end was peace.  "Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord.;"   L. Jennison

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 2, 1861

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co., NY], on the 16th ult. Mary [Reynolds], wife of Hon. Joseph Reynolds, aged 71 years.  Deceased was formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Chloe [Winsor], wife of Joshua Winsor, aged 76 years. 

In South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult. of consumption, Mr. Woodbridge G. Baker, aged 43 years.

In Elmira [Chemung Co., NY], after a short illness, Mr. Samuel Boss, aged 76 years, formerly of Oxford.

Oxford Times, May 2, 1877

SKINNER:  At Stiles, Onondaga co., April 18, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Mary Wormouth, Lenora [Skinner], wife of Geo. W. Skinner of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

RIPLEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 25th, Lieut. Wm. H. Ripley, aged 36 years.

PECK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on April 24th, Mr. Horace Peck, aged 72 years.

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Mr. Ambrose W. Smith, aged 67 years.

PENDLETON:  In Cuba, Allegany Co., April 12th, Mr. Nathan Pendleton, aged 52 years, son of Wm. Pendleton of Norwich.

BOOTH:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Mr. Aaron Booth, aged 80 years.

Obituaries (July 29)

James Tripp

Chenango American, March 7, 1861

We regret to announce the death of Mr. James Tripp, the engineer, who was scalded by the late accident on the N.Y. & Erie R.R. near this place last week.  Mr. Tripp was supposed to be recovering rapidly; during the past few days and until yesterday (the 26th) was not considered to be in much danger, and today (the 27th) died at about half past 11 A.M.  Mr. Tripp was an engineer of much ability and had been in the employ of this road about 9 years, during which time he had narrowly escaped with his life by a collision of trains.  He has a family at Owego, a daughter has been with him at the Lewis House up to the time of his death.  Binghamton Democrat.

Lena (Phetteplace) Dain

Died February 7, 1932

Mrs. Lena Dain, 72, of 13 Chenango avenue, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at noon Sunday, February 7, after a very short illness.  Mrs. Dain's unexpected death brings to a close a life of unusual kindliness toward all humankind, and removed from this community one of the sweetest and most loveable characters.  Mrs. Dain was a wise and fond mother, a devoted Christian and a neighbor whose acts of gentle kindness and generosity will be remembered as long as one remains who has known her ministrations.  Born in the town of Norwich, deceased had spent her entire life in the town and city of her birth.  She was the daughter of David and Mandana Harris Phetteplace. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin F. Arnold of Smyrna, and two sons, David C. Dain of Masonville and George P. Dain of New Berlin; one sister, Miss Ella M. Phetteplace of Norwich, who resided with the deceased; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held from the funeral home of Lawrence & Devine on South Broad street Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. N.S. McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

David C. Dain

Died September 1, 1945

David C. Dain of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], died in the Sidney hospital September 1, after a short illness.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] December 9, 1883, son of the late Ira and Lena Phetteplace Dain.  He lived most of his life in Sidney and Masonville and was superintendent of the Masonville highways.  He married Minnie Cheney December 1, 1901.  He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Austin Willis of Sherburne; a son, Charles E. Dain, of Berlin; a sister, Bessie Arnold, of Norwich; a brother, George Dain, of Norwich, and several grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Masonville Baptist church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5.  Burial at White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Linda Louise Dain

Utica Daily Press, October 16, 1945

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a month's illness the death of Linda Louise Dain, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Dain South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], occurred in Chenango Memorial Hospital here Oct. 10, 1945.  Born in South New Berlin, July 13, 1943, the infant is survived by her parents, two sisters, Betty and Wanda and a brother, Lewis.  Funeral services were held from the Breese Funeral home here Friday morning. Burial was made in the White Store Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Glen E. Wilson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, officiated.

Eugene Doolittle

Otsego Journal, February 1, 1917

No similar event could come with more startling suddenness than did the death of Eugene Doolittle, which occurred shortly before midnight of Monday night last.  Mr. Doolittle retired to rest as usual, but awoke at the time mentioned, suffering severe pain in the region of his heart.  He succeeded in getting up and seating himself in a chair in the kitchen but almost immediately expired.  Mrs. Doolittle was alone with him at the time and her own state of health made the circumstances of the case just so much more sad and regrettable. The difficulty she experienced in securing assistance at that time of night by telephone, was considerable and necessarily some time elapsed before help arrived.  Dr. Helmer was summoned, but of course, could render no professional aid. We understand that deceased had suffered previously from cardiac trouble but believe he had been usually well up to the time of the fatal seizure.  Mr. Doolittle was one of the good citizens of the valley, he was a quiet and unassuming man by nature.  As a neighbor all that the word implies, and in his family unexceptional as husband and father.  He is survived by his wife and one son, William, of Auburn.  One son, Nelson, died  a few years ago at the family home. He also leaves one brother, Lewis, who resides East. The funeral wil be held from the house on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. John Sirn, aged 65 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst., Charles A. [Winchester], son of George and Elizabeth Winchester, aged 7 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  on the 6th inst., Jesse E. [Gibson], youngest son of Joseph and Hannah Gibson, aged 6 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Alvira [Hill], daughter of Erastus and Harriet hill, aged 1 year.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. John Bulkley, aged 90 years.

War! War! War! --April 1861

War!  War!  War!

Chenango American, April 18, 1861

CIVIL WAR! with all its nameless horrors, is full upon us!  The Stars and Stripes have been stricken down by members of our own household.  The "flag of the free heart's hope" trails in the dust. Secession is rampant; foul and causeless rebellion struts proudly on Southern soil. A lone and beleaguered American fortress has been compelled to strike her color's to an overwhelming band of traitors.

One question must now be answered--Have we a Government?  Is this Republic to be saved or is it forever lost?  Shall these bonds, cemented by the blood of our forefathers, be torn asunder by ruthless and bloody hands, or shall they be preserved, even at the price of the blood of their children?  Time only can lift the veil from the dark future.

From the pine clad shores of Maine to where the echoing axe of the settler swings, the sharp roll of the drum is heard, summoning to arms the brave, the resolute, and the patriotic. Even now the steady tramp of the citizen soldier may be heard in nearly every section of this country where treason is not held to be a virtue. The problem is about to be solved. The stain upon our National shield will be wiped out, or that shield, which has been the light and the hope of struggling Freedom in the Old World, and a sure safeguard to all who enjoyed its protection, must inevitably be broken into fragments--The dreadful alternative is thrust upon us, and mournful though it be, it must be accepted. It is now no time to ask why this state of things exists.  It is not for us to waste our energies in denouncing those who may have erred in policy; nor in lamenting over the follies of this or that political party--it is sufficient for us to know that rebels are banded together to overthrow our Republican form of Government--a Government under which we have lived so happily, and which was purchased at such a fearful price.  Let no lover of his country fail her in this crisis!

All efforts at conciliation have failed.  Forbearance has been exercised until patience was well nigh exhausted, and just as our degraded position was beginning to be keenly felt as too grievous to be borne, there comes to our ears the booming of rebel cannon, rousing every spark of patriotism, and firing with zeal every true and loyal lover of his country.  Party lines are rendered obsolete, and party issues are forgotten. The only question now is who are the friends of their country, and who are its foes!

Obituaries (July 28)

Maria (Sherman) Musson

Otsego Journal, May 19, 1910

Mrs. Maria Musson died Wednesday May 4, at 3:20 p.m. at the home of Dr. J.S. Boyers, in Decatur, Ind., where she had been spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Boyers.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from her late residence, No. 312 West Columbia avenue.  Maria Sherman was born July 29, 1821, in the town of Langdon, Cheshire county, New Hampshire, being the youngest of nine children of Elijah and Sally Bachelor Sherman.  When ten years old her parents moved to Lewis, Essex county, New York, where she grew to womanhood.  In 1850 she moved to Manitowoc, Wis., where she was married to Richard B. Musson, in 1852, coming to the town of Champaign in 1857, where she has since made her home. There survive her all her children and her step-son, Willard Musson, of Elk City, Kan.  Her children are Lewis F., of Spokane, Wash.; Richard F., of Champaign; Bertha M. Luckey, of Lincoln, Neb.; Eva E. Boyers of Decatur, Ind.; Josie Hitt Townley of Champaign, and Fred I., of Rantoul -Champaign, Ill, Daily Gazette

Zida M. (Barse) Bidwell

Otsego Farmer, June 21, 1895

BIDWELL:  In Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], June 9, 1895. Mrs. Charles Bidwell, aged 29 years. 

Gilbertsville, [Otsego Co., NY]:  Zida, wife of Charles Bidwell and daughter of Alonzo Barse, died June 9th, after an illness of five days, aged 29 years.  Four little children and a most devoted husband are left to mourn her early death.

The Otsego Journal, June 20, 1895

The death of Mrs. Charles Bidwell which occurred Sunday night is peculiarly sad.  She was the daughter of Alonzo Barse, and was only twenty-nine years of age.  Se had been ill but five days, and, as we understand it, her physicians are not quite decided as to the cause of death. She leaves a devoted husband and four small children to mourn her loss. Their condition is such as to excite the warmest sympathy of all. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the house on the Gibson farm, with interment at White Store Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]

John Blackman

Otsego Journal, January 6, 1892

John Blackman departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 1891, at the good old age of 84 years, 3 months and 1 day, ready, resigned, and surrounded by friends.  He was born in the town of Columbus N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] April 4, 1807.  In early life he married Helen J. Place, of Mt. Upton.  To them were born several children, all of whom Mr. Blackman outlived.  Mrs. Blackman died seventeen years ago. After this, Mr. Blackman came to live in Sherburne, and for the remainder of his life made his home with Mrs. W.H. Walker, who made his declining years comfortable by providing for his every need.  He came to Sherburne from Gilbertsville, N.Y. where for many years he followed the occupation of an undertaker, at which he earned enough to make his old age happy and independent.  When about twenty-four years of age he was converted from sin to Christ, and at once united with the Methodist Episcopal Chruch to which he was loyal and faithful for sixty years. Being a man of deep religious conviction, clear mind and executive ability, for many years he sustained official relations to the Chruch at Mt. Upton and Gilbertsville.  He was well known throughout the town and vicinity, and esteemed as one who carefully endeavored to live according to the principles of truth and righteousness.  He retained a lively interest in the affairs of the Chruch and the world to the last--his mental faculties being wonderfully retained through old age and his last sickness. During a long life he served his day and generation and was helpful spiritually and financially to the church he loved; always in his place at the means of grace till infirmity kept him at home.  He loved the house and the hour of prayer and was a constant attendant.  he possessed a reliant and beautiful faith.  With clear vision, in public prayer his mind swept out and up to God, the Father, grasping the promises. The memory of his voice in prayer will be an inspiration and help to many, remaining with them until, like him, they reach the end of earth's wonderful but providential pilgrimage.  As a Christian Mr. Blackman was unassuming, reverent, devout, intelligent, charitable, and practical. A man of reliable character, one of the salt of the earth.

The funeral service was held at the Methodist church, on Wednesday, December 9, where a large and representative audience assembled to pay respects to his memory and mortal remains.  A large number of surviving relatives in attendance, looked worthy representatives of a worthy ancestor.  His funeral was in charge of his pastor, Rev. J.C. Hogan, who spoke briefly of the deceased, after which Rev. O.H. McAnuity, of Oneonta, a former pastor, preached an appropriate sermon from the words of the Psalmist.  "What is man that Thou art mindful of him?"  etc.  Rev. H. Fox, of Norwich, a former pastor of the Sherburne church, also assisted in the service. The interment took palce at White Store, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Rev. C. H. Sackett, of Mt. Upton officiating.  In death our brother was gentle, resigned and hopeful.  His departure was peaceful.  Thus, one by one, the fathers fall asleep, and are "gathered unto their people." None realized more than h , that

"We live in deeds--not years; in thoughts, not breaths;

In feelings, not in figures on a dial.

We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives,

Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."

"Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him."  Isa. 5:10

George Bowen

Chenango Union, December 28, 1893

We are pained to learn of the alarming illness of George Bowen, one of our most respected citizens.  His wife also lies in a very critical state, and does not know of the dangerous state of her husband.  DeCalvus Bowen, and wife, of Norwich, are with them. They have the deep sympathy of the entire community.

Chenango Union, January 4, 1894

BOWEN:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango County, NY], December 29, 1893, Mr. George Bowen.

After days of intense suffering, which were borne with perfect patience, a must respected citizen, George Bowen, entered into rest December 29.  He often said during his last hours, "I'm all ready, only waiting."  It seemed a singular coincidence that the same day he was laid to rest, the 31st, Mrs. David Westcott, of Norwich, a friend and associate of childhood and youth, was consigned to the "narrow house."  There will be many glad recognitions on the other shore.

Death Notices (July 27)

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 18, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Harley Beardsley, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. James Burroughs, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., N. Manetta [Rice], daughter of William G. and Elmira Rice, aged 6 years, 3 months and 19 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Louis Burton, aged 91 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th isn't., Mary [Bowers], daughter of Gilbert and Theoda Bowers, aged 5 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, of consumption, Miss Louisa R. Curtis, aged 28 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Addie Amelia [Flagg], daughter of Henry B. and Sarah Flagg, aged 10 months and 8 days.

Chenango American, March 25, 1861

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Dorman, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th isn't., infant child of Denleen Bingham.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. Jabez Manwarring, aged about 80 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, 1861, of typhoid fever, Samuel B. Billings, M.D., aged 23 years.

In Galena, Illinois, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Mary C. Scott, wife of D.W. Scott, Esq., of Galena, and daughter of James Thompson, Esq., of Norwich, aged 30 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Lotia [Bradley], wife of Mr. Lambert Bradley, aged 53 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Phebe Wood, aged 72 years.

Chenango American, April 4, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Susannah Robinson, Aged 59 years.

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Nelson Randall, aged 28 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Warren Decker, aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Miss Mattie Stanley, aged 16 years.

In Batavia, Kane Co., Ill. on the 29th ult., Dr. Thompson Mead, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 49 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Mrs. Hannah Hinman, aged 28 years.

At sea, on the 16th ult. Mrs. Nellie M. [Baldwin], wife of the Rev. S.L. Baldwin, and daughter of Rev. B. W. Gorham, of Norwich, aged 21 years, 7 months and 15 days.

Chenango American, April 11, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Margarette [Harrison], wife of Joseph Harrison, deceased, aged 84 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., nY], on the 5th inst., Polly [Nichols], wife of john Nichols, aged 61 years.

At Suspension Bridge, on the 31st ult. suddenly, of a disease of the heart, Laura [Eggleston], relict of Levi Eggleston, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 48 years.

At Troy, Pa., on the 2d inst., Julia [Hopkins], wife of Mr. John F. Hopkins, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Lucy [Brown], wife of Coddington B. Brown, aged 57 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Morgan S. Lewis, Esq., aged 36 years, 6 months and 9 days.

Civil War Has Begun - April 1861

Civil War Begun!  Fort Sumter Taken!!  An Appeal to Arms!

Chenango American, April 18, 1861

Civil War Has Begun!  The First Gun Has Been Fired by the Secessionists!!

Our space having in measure been taken up previous to the reception of this news, we are not enabled to give as much of the thrilling details as we would desire, but we have taken pains to sift from the voluminous dispatches, all that is of importance which seems reliable. The reports have been in great measure unsatisfactory, contradictory and unreliable.  We endeavor to give a correct synopsis of the events of the past week, as far as information in our possession will permit.

As we have before announced, the Government fitted out several vessels, a portion of which were to proceed to Fort Sumter for the purpose of furnishing her with provisions.  Notice of this intention was given to the Charleston authorities, who thereupon on the 11th last, made a demand upon Maj. Anderson for the surrender of the Fort. This Anderson firmly declined.

On Friday morning, at about four o'clock, hostilities were commenced.  The first two guns were fired from Fort Moultrie against Fort Sumter, when Major Anderson immediately replied with three of his barbette guns, and the action soon became general, all the batteries within reach of Sumter opening a heavy fire upon her.  Shot and shell rained incessantly upon her all day and during the night.  Maj. Anderson returned the fire with spirit, but if we can believe the reports, doing little or no damage. The United States vessels which had arrived off the harbor--four in number--took no part in the engagement, and made no effort to relieve the beleaguered garrison.  Whether they were unable to reach the scene of action, or whether it was part of their instructions to do just as they did, does not appear.

The telegraph reports from Charleston sources all agree that in the course of the day, on Saturday, the officers quarters and other wooden buildings within the fort, took fire, and that the horrors of a conflagration were thus added to the difficulties with which the scanty garrison were obliged to cope.  Numerous explosions of bombs were also caused by the fire, it being found impossible to remove them in time.  It seems almost incredible that no lives were lost during the bombardment, but such the telegraph states is a fact.  All this must be taken with considerable allowance.  The N.Y. Times Charleston correspondent, who was a portion of the time an eye witness of the battle, says that Sumter was not on fire, nor were her walls damaged, and that there is no doubt that several lives were lost on both sides.

On Saturday afternoon, Maj. Anderson's slender force being completely exhausted, and being satisfied that he must sooner or later give up the fort, to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, the Major hauled up a flag of truce, and shortly after surrendered the fort to the Confederate authorities.  The news of the surrender, as may naturally be supposed, created the most intense feeling in Washington, and throughout the country, and absorbed exclusive attention.  Maj. Anderson and his command have been allowed to depart, and are now on their way to New York in the Baltic.

There seems to be little doubt in Washington that Fort Pickens will soon be attacked.

There is good reason to believe that it has been, if it is not now, the intention of the traitors to proceed to take the city of Washington directly after the fall of Sumter. There is not however, much fears on that score, as will be seen by the steps taken by the Administraiton.

In view of the present condition of affairs, and the necessity of meeting the issue presented by the authorities of the so called Confederate States with promptitude and decision, the President has issued a proclamation.  The number of men required from each State to be called upon to furnish contingents to make up the 75,000 called for by the President has been determined upon. The number for this State [New York] is 17 Regiments of 780 men each.  They are ordered to rendezvous at Albany, New York, and Elmira.  In addition to this the Legislature of this State has passed a law authorizing the raising of three million dollars, and 30,000 Volunteers to aid the Government.

Massachusetts had her men ready and last night they were to embark for Washington.  Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island and Ohio have also started troops.  The enthusiasm all over the North is intense, and thousands are flocking to arms, ready to fight in their country's cause.

Since these developments there has been no indication of what course the Border States will pursue.  Their attitude is looked for with painful interest

Proclamation by the President, 75,000 Volunteers Called For!

The following is the Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, in view of the terrible crisis in our affairs:

Whereas The laws of the United States have been for some time past, and now are opposed, and the execution thereof obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of Judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the Marshals, by law; now, therefore, I Abraham Lincoln, President of the united States, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution and the laws, have thought fit to call  forth and hereby do call forth the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggregate number of 75,000, in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed.

The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War Department.  I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the power, the integrity and the existence of our national Union and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress wrongs already long enough endured.  I deem it proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts, places and property which have been seized from the Union; and in every event the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country; and I hereby command the persons composing the combinations aforesaid to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes within twenty days from this date.

Believing that the present condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion, I do hereby, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution, convene both Houses of Congress. The Senators and Representatives are therefore summoned to assemble at their respective Chambers at 12 o';clock, noon, on Thursday, the fourth day of July next, then and there to consider and determine such measures, as in their wisdom, the public safety and interest may seem to demand.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States, the eighty-fifth.

By the President, Abraham Lincoln,  William H. Seward, Secretary of State.

Obituaries (July 24)

Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1917

Mrs. Alexiewna Greene, widow of Adolphus T. Greene, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Burton Sage in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning March 7, 1917, aged 73 years.  She had been ill for some time, with an incurable disease, and patiently waited for the summons to come.  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Reynolds, and was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, 1844. She was of a family of five children, only one of whom survives, a brother, Hiram Reynolds, of Rockwell's Mills.  She was married to Adolphus T. Greene of White Store, in 1861, and there most of her life was spent. Two children survive, a son, Nelson P. Greene of South New Berlin, and a daughter, Mrs. Burton Sage of Holmesville, with whom she resided, and by whom she was tenderly cared for during her illness.  Her devotion to her home and family was a marked characteristic of her nature, and she was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, whenever health would permit.  Funeral services were largely attended on Saturday afternoon, March 10, Rev. L.E. Wheeler of South New Berlin officiating.  Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. J.P. McGuire and Miss Normina Beckley, both of South New Berlin.  There were floral offerings of unusual beauty, showing the esteem in which she was held.  Mrs. Greene was buried in Evergreen cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband who died October 4, 1905.

Arthur B. Greene

Binghamton Press, January 17, 1948

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Arthur B. Greene, 42, died at the Sidney Hospital early yesterday morning after an illness of several months of a heart ailment.  He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 12, 1905, the son of John P. and Minnie Burlison Greene.  previous to his illness he was employed by the Scintilla Magneto Division.  He was a member of Freedom Lodge 324, F.& A.M. Unadilla.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee Greene, Riverside, five children aged 12 to 4: Patricia, John, Paul, Claude and Allen; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Greene, Maple Avenue; three sisters, Miss Cora Greene, Maple Avenue, Mrs. Howard Lawrence of Montoursville, Pa.; and Mrs. Phillips Odell of Mesa, Ariz.; and several uncles and aunts; James, Robert and Edwin of Sidney, Henry of Brewster, G.A. Greene of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. B C. Fairbanks and Mrs. Ida Hotaling of Sidney; Fred, George and Clinton Burlison of Unadilla and Guilford, also several cousins, nieces and nephews. A masonic service will be held at Carr and Landers Chapel tonight at 7:30 o'clock with Right Worshipful Walter l. Hunt of Unadilla officiating. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiating. The body will be placed in the vault of Prospect Hill cemetery with burial in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store.

Edwin Greene

South New Berlin Bee, January 21, 1905

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greene attended the funeral of his brother, Edwin [Greene], at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday.  Edwin Green whose death occurred Sunday morning, was 83 years of age and one of a family of six children, all of whom have died excepting Arthur of this village. Edwin had 27 grandchildren, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

George T. Greene

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

George T. Greene, the only son of Arthur Greene, died at his home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, May 1st, aged 20 years.  He was a young man of worth, and his many moral virtues had endeared him to a large circle of friends.  Since September last it has been evident that his health was failing, and although all that tenderest love and medical skill could devise has been done for him, his frail constitution could not long withstand the ravages of his dread disease, consumption.  As a tired child sinks to slumber, so he passed away to the better land.  In the same room where he first saw the light, the Death Angel closed his eyes to all earthly sights forever. Many friends gathered on Tuesday, and with the choicest flowers made fragrant the resting place of the quiet sleeper. Beautiful words of eulogy for the departed, and deepest sympathy for the mourning ones, were spoken; the voices of the quartet of life-long friends breathed their saddest and sweetest music above him; and so he was laid away to his quiet rest.  No care, no sorrow, no adversity can mar that eternal rest.  For the fair young wife in her bitter sorrow, for the father and mother bereft of their only child, we have aching hearts and deepest sympathy; but knowing how vain all human words are to comfort them, we can only say;  "May God be with you."

The pouring rain and mud of the 27th did not deter a crowd of people from gathering at the spacious farm house of George T. Greene, to attend the funeral rites of the young man cut down in life's spring time.  It has been said, "Death loves a shining mark," and in this instance it seems true.  George was a young man tenderly reared, the only child of doting parents, whose hearts he never pained by turning from the right.  His friends were glad to learn, as stated by the officiating clergyman, Rev. L.C. Hayes, that he had for some years led a life of prayer.  He regretted that he had not publicly professed his faith in Christ, and united with the church, and his first plan "when he got well," was to do so.  To a friend who said, "I hope the Lord will give you strength to bear your suffering," he said "He does."  Cheerful, patient, and hopeful to the very last, tenderly cared for by his young wife and his parents, he fell asleep in Jesus.  It was fitting that an old friend of the family, Rev. L.C. Hayes, of Norwich, should attend his obsequies.  His words were fitting and appropriate, pointing the stricken hearts to the only Helper, Christ, the Resurrection and the Life.  The music was sweet and consoling, especially the beautiful solo by Mrs. Robert Case. A profusion of calla lilies and trailing arbutus surrounded the coffined form, the fragrance as sweet as that of the young life which had closed on earth.  He sleeps in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, near the pleasant earthly house he left for the one which the Saviour went to prepare for him.  The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. E.J. Richmond.

Romanzo Spring

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

A telegram was received Friday, by H.L. Morse, of this village, announcing the death on the previous evening, at Geneva, O., of his son-in-law, Romanzo Spring.  Deceased was formerly for a time engaged in business in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and during his stay in town made many friends, who learn of his sudden death with sincere regret. The Geneva Free Press of Saturday contains a lengthy tribute to his memory, from which we extract the following:

"In 1861 he disposed of his stock of hardware and enlisted in Company F, light artillery, of which he was made second lieutenant.  He served his term in the war, and returning, again entered into business in Geneva, in 1865; this time in the dry goods business in Company with H.W. Turner.  In 1866 he entered into a big scheme for transporting oil by wagons, but the rapid establishment of pipe lines cut off the need of team transit, and he sold off all of his equipage at a considerable loss.  In 1869 he first began to make a specialty of closing out bankrupt stocks at auction.  This business he has continued to follow, somewhat interruptedly, with considerable success ever since.  His latest business stand was the fine furniture store which he opened up here a few years since, and continued until sold by him to H.C. Durfee.  He was always active, pushing and alive in business enterprises, of whatever kind he engaged in, but was possessed of a spirit of unrest that prevented his settling down in any one line of business during a long term of years."

"Mr. Spring was a genial, warm hearted and esteemed by all who knew him, and regarded with warmest feelings by the many who call him friend.  To his family he was the kindest husband and father.  Of the large family of which he was one, but two brothers, Bollivar and George, and one sister, survive him.  Of his immediate family, there are left to deeply mourn his loss, his widow, his son Edwin and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Tucker, by his first wife, and Miss Grace by his present wife.  They have the deepest sympathy of the whole community in this, their sudden, and great loss."

Lewis Parker

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

The mystery which surround the identity of the remains of an old man which were found on the D.L.& W. track near Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], in July last, appears to have been cleared up.  It will be remembered that the mangled remains were brought to this village, and many believed them to be those of Daniel Johnson, of Guilford (since deceased at Chicago). The Rome Sentinel of Saturday last has the following paragraph which explains the mystery:

"On June 7th, Lewis Parker, a weak minded man about sixty years of age, disappeared from the home of his brother-in-law, the late A.J. Kneeland, of Augusta. Efforts were made to discover his whereabouts, and several bodies that were found in this vicinity were viewed by the relatives of Parker, but none were identified as that of the missing man. A few days ago Herman J. Kneeland,of Binghamton, son of A.J. Kneeland, went to Augusta to attend the funeral of his father.  On his way home he stopped at Norwich, to investigate the case of an unknown man who was killed by the cars last August. From the description, he writes to his relatives that he is positive that the man who was killed was Lewis Parker.  He obtained some of the clothing worn by the victim of the Norwich accident and sent it to his people at Augusta, by whom it has been identified as the same worn by Lewis Parker when he disappeared."

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 29, 1889

SANDERS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Elizabeth A. [Sanders], wife of Charles H. Sanders, aged 36 years.  Remains taken to Utica for burial.

YORK:  In Oxford [Chenango co., NY], April 21st, Aruba [York], widow of the late Jeremiah York, aged 83 years and 6 months.

MOORE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Harriet N. [Moore], wife of Charles B. Moore, aged 64 years.

GREENE:  At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mr. George T. Greene, aged 29 years.

ROBERTS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, Mrs. Deborah Roberts, aged 73 years, widow of the late Dr. G.W. Roberts, and mother of George C Roberts, of the Chenango American.

NORTHUP: At her home in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. Rachel Northup, aged 88 years and 9 months.

SHIPMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Mr. Lindsley Shipman, aged 39 years.

LEONARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Mr. John Leonard, aged 88 years.

CASEY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Eliza [Casey], wife of William Casey, aged 21 years.

PERRY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mrs. Anna Perry, aged about 86 years.

MASON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook) April 19th, Mr. James H. Mason, aged 68 years.

PECK:  In Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], April 20th, Mr. Truman Peck, aged 31 years and 6 months.

COLE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 12th, Grace Punderford [Cole], wife of C.J. Cole, aged 27 years.

Marriages (July 20)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, April 4, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Asahel R. Holcomb, to Miss Abbie A. Johnson, both of Norwich.

At Otego, [Otsego Co., NY] Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Church, Mr. A.D. Smith to Miss Fannie A. Dean, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. R. Woodmansee, Mr. Daniel Shippy, of Eaton, Steuben Co., to Miss Angeline Edmonds, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, April 11, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles G. Matteson of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rachel L. Holmes, of Oxford.

Chenango American, April 18, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. H. Dyer, Mr. William Card to Miss Lyda M. Carruth, all of Norwich.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Eli M. Shay to Miss Harriet E. Clapper, both of Afton

Chenango American, April 25, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, the 24th inst., by Rev. J. B. Hoyt, Mr. Henry L. Parr, of New York City, to Miss Frances R. Hoyt, youngest daughter of Chauncey Hoyt of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mrs. A. Clark Hartson to Miss Laura A. Ingham, both of Oxford.

Chenango Union, November 4, 1875

WHEELER - STEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1875, by Rev. E. W. Caswell, Mr. Randall A. Wheeler of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Marilla M. Stead of Guilford.

CALKINS - GRISWOLD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28 by Rev. J. Chambers, Mr. Adelbert Caulkins to Miss Josephine Griswold, all of Sherburne.

WARRING - KINNEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 21, 1875 by Rev. Dilley, Mr. Wm. Warring of Saratoga [Saratoga Co., NY] to Miss Libbie Kinney of Greene.

CARD - PENNELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1875 by Rev. H. Pettingell, Mr. Stephen Card to Mrs. Jennie Pennell, both of New Berlin.

BURDICK - POOLE:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th by Eld. E.A. Poole, Mr. H. DeWitt Burdick to Miss M. Elvira Poole, all of Lincklaen.

OWENS - BARROWS:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Oct. 19 by Rev. Thomas j. Brown, Mr. Charles S. Owens to May C. [Barrows], eldest daughter of S.J. Barrows all of Utica.










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Obituaries (July 19)

Joseph S. May

Chenango Union, October 14, 1868

At White Store, (Norwich) [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 9th, Joseph S. May aged 42 years.

All alone in his lowly bed,

The husband and father is sleeping,

And he heeds not the sighs, nor the tears that are shed.

And he hears not the accents of weeping.

In the prime of his strength he was smitten down.

And long were the hours of sorrow.

As the days went by in anguish and pain,

With no hope for the glad tomorrow,

No hope, till the angel of death came near,

And stilled the heart's wild beating

And the sufferer gazed on his foe without fear.

And prayed for a joyful meeting,

With those he loved in a fairer clime.

Where sorrow and sickness shall never

Be suffered to mar the peaceful rest

Of those who are saved forever.

Leonard Porter

Chenango Union, October 14, 1868

In Marshalltown, Iowa, sept 24th, Mr. Leonard Porter aged 60 years, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Mr. Porter removed to Marshall Co., Iowa in 1858 and died as he had lived, a Jefferson democrat, and for the past few years a decided Christian  He held the office of justice some four years, and that of Accessor, beside other prominent positions.  He had expressed a strong desire to see Horatio Seymour fill the highest position in the gift of the people, that in this he was disappointed.  His labors are over, and his rest is in peace.  In his decease, his family have met with an irreparable loss, and community's thorough, energetic man, which all who knew him truly feel. 

Clark E. Phetteplace

Died March 18, 1939, Norwich, NY

Clark E. Phetteplace, 77, prominent and well-known Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] farmer for many years, died at his home on the East river road Sunday morning after a short illness.  Mr. Phetteplace was born in the town of Norwich January 27, 1857, and had spent  his entire life in Chenango county.  He was one of the best known farmers in this section, and had, successfully conducted the Phetteplace farm, which he acquired 38 years ago, until a few years ago when he sold it to other parties.  The nearest relatives are nephews and nieces, Mrs. Stephen Woodman, Merton Wilcox and Woodman Wilcox of Randallsville, Gurdon E. Phetteplace of Norwich and Mrs. Elsie Caulkins of Brisben.

Services for Clark Phetteplace were held from his home on the East river road Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. J.W. Nicholson officiating.  The bearers were Roscoe Pendleton, Lee Davis, L. Geismann, Melvin Curnalla, Lewis Pike, Henry Stone and Geo. Obenauer. The body was placed in the vault at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].  There was a fine floral tribute and the services were largely attended.

Ernest F. Parker

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1946

The most severe storm of the season claimed one victim in the sudden death early Saturday of Ernest F. Parker, 52, of 73 West Main [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] who died at his home following a heart attack.  Mr. Parker, an employee of The Norwich Pharmacal Company was in his usual good health Friday and worked at his employment.  He did a large amount of shoveling Friday night at his residence and that effort is believed to have provoked the fatal illness.  Mr. Parker was born in Potsdam, August 5, 1894, the son of George and Cora (Parkhill) Parker.  A resident of this city for 22 years, he has been a valued employee of The Norwich Pharmacal Company for 21 years.  A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American legion and Norwich Lodge 302 F. and A. M.  Mr. Parker took great pride in his home, was a good neighbor and his pleasing personality and affability made him many friends who learned with shock of his passing.  His marriage to Grace Sweet occurred at Oxford May 9, 1925.  She survives him.  Services are to be held at the George J. Devine Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Glenn Wilson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church will officiate. The body is to rest in the Mt. Hope chapel vault with burial to be made in the spring.  Friends who desire to call at the family residence at 71 West Main, where the body rests, are invited to do so Saturday and Sunday.

Mary Jane (Haight) Peck

Chenango Union, September 1, 1881

Mrs. F.H. Peck, who has been very low with typhoid fever, is thought to be better, and hopes are entertained of her recovery.  

Chenango Union, September 8, 1881

Mrs. F.H. Peck, whose illness we have mentioned heretofore, died on Saturday last, at about 10 o'clock A.M.  Her disease, which extended through a period of nearly three months was pronounced by the doctors typhoid fever, and her condition was such at times as to give rise to illusive hopes that she would recover--hopes which only made the inevitable harder to bear.  It would be difficult to find a woman in this community who would be more missed than Mrs. Peck will be.  In cases of sickness or death, no one was ever readier with sympathy and assistance than she, and no one could endue the pains of a long sickness with more patience and fortitude than did she, when she came to require the ministraitons of others.  Her age was 57 years.  Her funeral will take place from her late residence on Monday, at two o'clock.

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  October 14, 1868

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 10th, Mrs. Betsey M. Parker, widow of Nathan Parker, aged 70 years.

At the residence of her son-in-law, N.P. Wheeler, Esq., in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11th, Mrs. Mary Long, aged 79 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 9th, Pliny Augustus [Holbrook], son of G. F. and Eunice Holbrook, aged 2 months and 12 day.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30th, Mr. Easton Phetteplace, aged 52 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, Miss Amelia M. Buell, aged 18 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 10th, Jennie L. [Brooks], only daughter of Horace and Charlotte E. Brooks, aged 6 years.

In Eaton, madison Co., Oct. 9th, Miss Frankie E. Bennett, daughter of REv. M.L. and Mary D. Bennett, aged 17 years, 7 months and 10 days.

Obituaries (July 18)

Son of Everett May
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 11, 1901

The little son of Everett May, who has been ill some time, is dead.  The funeral will be held at the home, the O. Richmond farm, Monday, December 9th.  The Rev. Mr. Hartsock will officiate.  "Of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

Delilah (Stinson) May

South New Berlin Bee, September 24, 1927

The death of Delilah S. May of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] occurred about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, following an illness of only two weeks.  Mrs. May was born Nov. 28, 1864, near Sandy Creek [Oswego Co., NY]. She was the eldest daughter of John and Alvira Stinson.  In early life she came to the vicinity of White Store and there and around Holmesville she has since made her home, moving into the house where she died last November.  She was a great home lover and it is there she will be greatly missed. She was married to Everett B. May March 28, 1889 and has six children, Robert E. May, Byron B. May, Angie May, (Mrs. Harvey Sage), Leone May, Charles May, deceased, and Hilda May (Mrs. Harland Smith).  The funeral was held from her late home, Wednesday, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Coleman of New Berlin officiating.  Burial was made at White Store cemetery.

Laura Bixby Morgan

South New Berlin Bee, December 14, 1929

Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Laura Bixby Morgan died Dec. 6, 1929, she was 78 years of age.  Funeral services at the house Tuesday, Dec. 10th.  She is survived by her husband, Orson Morgan, three sons, William H. Morgan, of California, Charles Morgan, of Greene, NY., Frank Morgan of Wells Bridge, N.Y.; four granddaughters and four grandsons.  Burial at McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Ida (McIntyre) Frink

South New Berlin Bee, December 14, 1929

Mrs. Ida Frink died this (Tuesday) morning, at the home of her son Everette H. Frink. She was born May 3, 1849, in New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. McIntyre, and was married to Henry Frink the 27th of September, 1870.  Her husband died April 7, 1918. She had been a resident of Rockwell's Mills about sixteen years. She is survived by three sons, Everett M., Archie E., and Leon W. Frink, and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  The funeral to be held at 2 o'clock p[.m. Thursday. Burial in Mount Upton cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Minnie A. (Hoag) Mac Gillivray

Unadilla Times, May 12, 1911

A choice spirit returned unto God, when, on Monday morning, May 8, 1911, Minnie A., wife of Charles O. MacGillivray of this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY] died.  She had suffered for nearly a year with cancers.  Her death was not unexpected.  Mrs. MacGillivray was born Dec. 17, 1862, in the town of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Her father's name was Almon Hoag and her mother was Elsie Orinda Arnold.  In girlhood she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which her parents were lifelong members.  Since coming to this village, about six years ago, she had won the esteem and friendship of all who knew her.  In the home a faithful and devoted wife and mother; in the church a consistent, loyal and active member; and in the community a quiet, exemplary and self-sacrificing neighbor.  In her character and life were combined, in an unusual degree, the qualities that go to make a true woman.  During her long and painful illness, her patience was heroic and her faith victorious.  With her it was not death, but a coronation.  Beside the husband and son, Merle, there are left one sister, Mrs. Charles Weeden, and a twin brother, Merton R. Hoag, both of Norwich, N.Y.  The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday, following her death, at 10:30 a.m., and was in charge of her pastor, Rev. E. Kilpatrick. The singing was by a quartet consisting of C.C. Moore, J.M. Moore, Mrs. E. Chamberlain, and Mrs. J.B. Judson. The large company of people present at the funeral, together with the many beautiful floral tributes, bear testimony as to how she was universally respected and loved. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], near the place of her birth.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 28, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Samuel Dickson, aged 55 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. Miss Polly Foster, aged 70 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. George F. [Titus], only son of Isaac and Esther Titus, aged 15 years and 1 month.

In Roscoe, Ill., on the 7th inst., Mr. Asa Ballou, formerly of Norwich, aged 91 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Delia B. [Comstock], wife of Mr. F.W> Comstock, aged 27 years.

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. John Bulkley, aged 90 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Julia Ette [Root], daughter of Mr. Samuel Root, aged 19 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Julia Ernestine [Sumner], daughter of Dr. C.G> Sumner, aged 4 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mrs. Mehitable Church, relict of John W. Church, aged 82 years.

Obituaries (July 17)

Henry Legard Norton

Norwich Sun, January 16, 1913

At the home of Cory Burdick, five miles east of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday [January 15, 1913] occurred the death of Henry Legard Norton, aged 75 years.  Deceased was unmarried and there are no survivors.  He was born in the town of Norwich and was a son of Jesse and Amy Norton.  the funeral will be held from the residence of Cory Burdick Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Dr. James A. Monk of this village officiating.  Burial will be made in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Lucena Norton

Chenango Union, October 24, 1889

South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Lucena Norton died at her home on the east side of the river, at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.  She was a respected widow lady, and leaves three orphan children to mourn her loss.  Funeral at the Baptist chuch, Tuesday at 12 o'clock. 

Marshall Norton

Otsego Journal, June 15, 1881

A man named Norton [Marshall Norton], who lives between White Store and Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], while at work about two weeks ago, carrying a heavy beam, stepped on a nail which cut through the side of his boot making a bad bruise.  It pained him considerably, but in a few days commenced to heal over and was soon in a condition to allow him to go to work. While engaged at work on Ezra Lull's new house between this village and Morris, he was taken with a severe pain in his side, and on Tuesday last was compelled to quit work.  He was taken to Morris and after an examination, Dr. Still told him that he was coming down with the lockjaw.  He was taken from Morris to his home on Friday, and about one o'clock on Saturday he died.  Dr. Avery of Norwich assisted Dr. Still, both doing all they could for the unfortunate man.  His sufferings were very severe.  His funeral was held on monday, a very large number of people being present.  He left a wife and two small chidlren.  Mr. Norton was a relative of Charles Curtis of this place.

Nathan Norton

Norwich Sun, May 13, 1908

North Guilford [Chenango Co., nY]:  Nathan Norton died at his home here Monday, May 11, after a very severe illness.  Deceased was about 30 years of age.  He is survived by a father, mother, wife and three small children.

Cynthia Davenport

Norwich Sun, May 13, 1908

McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]:  Entered into rest Friday, May 5, Cynthia, wife of Richard S. Davenport, aged 67 years.  In the death of Mrs. Davenport, McDonough loses one of its most noble women. For several years she has been the president of the W.C.T.U.  A great promoter of high thought and action in the children of the town. The funeral was held from the house Thursday.  Interment was in the village cemetery. An adopted daughter, Mrs. Mamie Engberg, known in the musical world as Madam Davenport Engberg.  Frances Daugeux, who has lived with Mrs. Davenport ten years. and Mr. Davenport are left to mourn her loss.

Jesse S. Norton

Norwich Sun, May 10, 1946 

The death of Jesse S. Norton, 35 Locust street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], well known resident of this city, occurred Thursday night in Chenango Memorial Hospital after an extended period of failing health. Born in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], March 15, 1876, Mr Norton was the son of Marshall and Lucena (Sherman) Norton.  He had been a resident of this city for 26 years and all of that time was a valued employee of The Norwich Pharmacal Company and a member of the Quarter Century Club of that company.  His interests were centered in his home and family to whom he was greatly devoted.  His marriage to Mary Loomis Breed occurred August 4, 1936. She survives as do three step-children, Mrs. Lucy Hall, Mrs. Birdella Eicke and Claude P. Breed, all of this city; one niece, Mrs. Robert Patton, Oneonta; three nephews, Marshall Aldrich of Washington, William Aldrich of Seneca Falls and Russel Brooks of East Homer; also one cousin, Mrs. Addie Hardie of Tavares, Florida.  Funeral services are to be held at the George J. Devine Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Harold S. Knight of the First Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot at Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  The body of Mr. Norton rests at the Devine Funeral Home.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 24, 1889

HAYES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], October 22, 1889, Mr. Edward T. Hayes, aged 78 yeas and 11 months.

WATTS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], October 16, 1889, Mr. Charles Watts, aged 70 years.

PERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], October 21, 1889, Nancy M. [Perry], wife of Randall Perry, aged 47 years.

WRIGHT:  In New York, October 21, 1989, Alice M. [Wright], wife of Frank P. Wright, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 41 years.

STEWARD:  Killed by a falling tree, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], October 21, 1889, Mr. George W. Steward, aged 50 years.

HARRINGTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], October 17, 1889, Mr. Stephen Harrington, aged 76 years.

McGEORGE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], October 19, 1889, Mr. David D. McGeorge, aged 87 years and 10 months.

NORTON:  Near South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], October 20, 1889, Mrs. Lucena Norton.

JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], October 13, 1889, Mr. George Johnson, aged 68 years.

BAKER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], (Page Brook) October 13, 1889, Miss Avis Baker, aged 91 years and 8 months.