Obituaries (October 12)

Alfred Jones

Died May 22, 1930, New Berlin, NY

Alfred Jones, for many years a resident of this vicinity, passed away Thursday, between 4 and 5 o'clock, while sitting in a chair in his room, at the home of Paul Hickling for whom he had been working this Spring.  He had been suffering a very severe attack of asthma, which affected his heart and caused his death.  He was a member of Victor Lodge of Odd Fellows and had many friends, who will regret to learn of his passing.

May (Littlefair) Page

Died March 7, 1944, Holmesville, NY

Mrs. May Littlefair Page died at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, March 7, 1944, aged 76 years, after an illness of six weeks.  She was born at Holmesville, Dec. 4, 1868, daughter of Horatio G. and Hattie L. Littlefair.  She had been a life-long resident of that community. She was twice married, her first husband, Charles A. Powers, died in 1926.  She married for her second husband, George C. Page, October 27, 1927, who survives.  Other surviving relatives are three children:  Alvin I. Powers, Alice M. Lindsley of Oneonta, N.Y., Horatio G. Powers of White Store; also the following brothers:  George and Merritt Littlefair, of Cleburne, Texas, Charles Littlefair, Norwich, Frank Littlefair, Middletown, N.Y.  Mrs. Page was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church. The funeral was held from her late home in Holmesville, Thursday, March 9th, Rev. C.H. Skinner officiating.  Interment was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin.  The bearers were Alvin I. Powers, Horatio G. Powers, Charles and Frank Littlefair.

Louis W. Parent

Died December 1, 1942, Oneonta, NY

Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY]:  Louis W. Parent, one-time secretary of the Boston Real Estate Board, died Dec. 1 1942, in an Oneonta hospital after a long illness.  Son of William and Clara Schillings Parent, he was a life member of the Elks and a member of the Massachusetts State Guard.  He had lived here since July.  Mr. Parent was a captain in the Army Cavalry Reserve Corps.  In 1920 he married Frances E. Clarey, who survives.  The funeral will be Friday at the convenience of the Family from the Houk Funeral home, Edmeston, with burial in Edmeston Union cemetery.

Margaret (Mix) Parke

Died May 16, 1942, Utica, NY

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Margaret Mix Parke, wife of Lieut. Donald D. Parke, died in Utica Memorial Hospital about 7 o'clock Tuesday night, after a brief illness.  Mrs. Parke who was 34 years of age, was stricken suddenly ill about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  She was removed to the Utica Memorial Hospital Sunday and everything known to the best of medical skill was made available to her but without success.  A cable was dispatched Sunday to Lieutenant Parke, who is stationed at Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, and although he came as quickly as possible by clipper and plane, he was unable to reach Utica until early Wednesday morning, a few hours after Mrs. Parke passed away. The deceased was born in Milford, N.Y., July 14, 1907, the daughter of Edith Wilber Mix and the late John C. Mix.  She resided in Milford until coming to Sherburne 23 years ago and which place since has been her home. Fifteen years ago on Saturday of this week she was united in marriage with Donald Parke at Sherburne,  She was a member of Christ Episcopal church at Sherburne and was held in the highest esteem by friends and acquaintances.  Her sudden demise is a shock to her family and a wide circle of friends. Genuine regret is rexpressed by those with whom she was acquainted.  There survive her hsuband, a daughter Anne, two sons, Wilber and John, her mother, Mrs. John C. Mix and brother, David Wilber Mix, all of Sherburne.  Funeral services are to be held in Christ Episcopal church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. H.W. Lamb, Jr., officiating.  Interment will be in the Episcopal cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 13, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., John F. [Harrison], aged 8 months, 17 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., of scarlet fever, James Thomas [Harkness], son of James and Harriet Harkness, aged 14 years and 3 months.  

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Abner Gilbeet, aged 76 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Sheldon Marsh, aged 76 years.

Marriages (October 11)

Jones - Pike

Married January 22, 1944, Pensacola, FL

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Rev. Dr. Gray Jones and Mrs. Jones left today for Pensacola, Fla., for a two weeks stay.  Saturday Dr. Jones will officiate at the wedding of his son, Ensign Walton L. Jones and Miss Mary Frances Pike of Georgia. Ensign Jones is an aviation instructor in the Navy.

Pensacola, FL:  Ensign Walton L. Jones, formerly of 919 Sunset street, Scranton, Pa., was married to Miss Mary Frances Pike, R.N., of Blanton, Alabama, on January 22, by Rev. W. Gray Jones, formerly superintendent of the Scranton district of the Methodist church. The ceremony was military in form and took place at the naval air base chapel, Pensacola.  The maid of honor was Miss Monteel Deason, R.N., of Nashville Tenn.., and the best man was Lieut, George .E Schnellbacker, recently returned from Guada canal.  Commander Emory C. Herman gave the bride away and Mrs. Herman presided at the organ.  Among the guests were many nurses form the naval hospital, Mrs. W. Gray Jones of Norwich mother of the groom and Mrs. Raymond W Ward of Carbondale.

Hawley Divorce

June 1930

Mary E. Hawley has been granted an interlocutory judgment of divorce from Raymond Hawley.  The document was filed in the county clerk's office by Edwin Verreau, counsel for the plaintiff.  The papers were signed by Justice Abraham L. Kellogg in his chambers in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] on June 7, 1930.  The action was first heard in Binghamton on May 21, 1930. The divorce was granted on statutory grounds.  There are two children, a boy and a girl, and they are given to the care of the mother, with the father given the right to see the children "at reasonable times."  Alimony is fixed at $12 per week.

Jacobus - Jones

Married April 10, 1933, Edmeston, NY

Miss Susanne Walker Jones, daughter of the late William Walker and Mary Walker Jones of Raleigh, North Carolina, became the bride of William Carroll Jacobus of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], at a beautiful, though simple ceremony performed at the Otsego School at high noon, Monday, April 10, in the presence of very intimate friends and associates. To the strains of Lohengrin's lovely wedding march played by Mrs. C.E. Quackenbush, the bride and groom, attended by Miss Florence Chesebrough and Mr. Frank Huntington, descended the stairs and entered the living room.  Members of the nursing staff of the School joined hands and formed an aisle from the stairway to the altar. The effect was very charming as the girls were dressed in pastel shades, giving a rainbow effect.  The ceremony was performed before an altar banked with ferns, yellow snapdragons and yellow daffodils. The Rev. Charles F Fraser, pastor of the First Presbyterian Chruch of Oneonta, officiated. The bride was gowned in a creation of triple sheer silk and net in the new Eleanor blue shade and carried a shower bouquet of white bride's roses and sweet peas. Following the ritual a wedding luncheon was served to thirty-four guests. Again the yellow color scheme was brought into effect and large bouquets of yellow daisies adorned the tables. The newlyweds left after the luncheon for a short honeymoon at the groom's lodge at Cranberry Lake.  Mrs. Jacobus was graduated form the Winston-Salem College at North Carolina, later receiving her masters degree in science at the University of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  About eleven years ago she came to Edmeston and with Miss Florence Chesebrough, founded the Otsego School for Backward Children.  As Miss Jones she made many sincere friends who wish her much joy and happiness in her new venture and who are glad to know that she and Mr. Jacobus will make Edmeston their home as well as maintaining a residence in Utica.  Mr. Jacobus is a native of Utica where he is a well known dancing instructor and where he has for many years conducted a dancing academy. 

Dr. & Mrs. O.P. Jones

25th Anniversary, December 1941, Norwich, NY 

In observance of 25 years of wedded bliss, Dr. and Mrs. O.P. Jones of Eaton avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], popular and well known residents of this city, celebrated the event Sunday night by entertaining a large group of friends at a dinner party held at the Oxford inn.  Fifty guests were present to enjoy the excellent dinner and extend to the host and hostess the congratulations of the season coupled with best wishes for continued health, happiness and good fortune for many years to follow.  Dr. and Mrs. Jones were united in marriage at the bride's home in Manlius [Onondaga Co., NY] Dec. 20, 1916.  Attendants of the bride and groom of a quarter of a century ago were unable to participate in the event Sunday night.  They are Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Towne and Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Richburg, both of Manlius.  Letters of regret were received from each couple expressing their inability to be present because of occupying official positions in national defense work in Onondaga county.  Dr. and Mrs. Jones have been residents of Norwich for 17 years.  Dr. Jones graduated from Cornell university D.V.M.  In 1915 and formerly practiced his profession in Sherburne before removing to this city.  He is a member of Norwich lodge F.&A.M. and occupies the office of inner guard at the Elks.  Mrs. Jones is a past matron of Norwich chapter, O.E.S., is president of St. Margaret's Guild and is also active in bowling circles.  Both are communicants of Emmanuel Episcopal church and each has a wide circle of friends in Norwich and vicinity who hasten to congratulate them on the silver wedding event.  They have one son, Stuart V. Jones, at present a member of the sophomore class of Syracuse university.  They were recipients of gifts of flowers and beautiful silver articles in honor of the delightful event, along with sincere congratulations for continued joy and success in the future.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, March 6, 1862

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. G. N. Boardman, Mr. J. Sherm. Ogden, to Miss Beulah M. Carter, all of Binghamton.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. W.T. Potter, Dec. 25th, Mr. Thos. Wheeler, to Miss Lydia A. Dickinson; Feb. 26th, Mr. Julius Wheeler, to Miss Narcissa A. Mowry; also Mr. Andrew J.V. Mowry, to Miss Sarah A. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

Also, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], by the same, Feb. 23d, Mr. Edwin Haight, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sibyl R. Gadsby, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].

Chenango American, March 13, 1862

At the residence of the bride's sister, in Milford, Otsego Co., on the 26th ult., by Rev. N.G. Hall, Mr. Ira Sherman, of Westford [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Van Nest, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Liberal C.B. Fish of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Marian Briggs of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. N.R. Evarts, Mr. Sheldon S. Hopkins, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frances E. Fosburg, of the former place.

Obituaries (October 10)

Frank G. Dixon

Died February 16, 1939, Norwich, NY

Frank G. Dixon, 66, passed away at the Chenango Memorial hospital, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday shortly before noon, where he had been receiving treatment for an infection for four or five weeks, the result of a fall on the ice.  In the death of Mr. Dixon, South New Berlin has lost one of its most substantial citizens, a man respected and honored by all who knew him.  The family will please accept our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

Edna (Cole) Lamb

Died February 9, 1938, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Edna (Cole) Lamb, 63, wife of Frank Lamb, passed away at their home on South street, this village, Wednesday, February 9, 1938, at 12:15 o'clock p.m., following a long lingering illness.  Edna Cole was born in this community, which had always been her home. The deceased is survived by her husband (who gave her the best of care during her long illness), a brother, Isaac Cole and a nephew of Cherry Valley, N.Y., and other more distant relatives.  A private funeral will be held at the late home Saturday, February 12 at 1 o'clock p.m. with burial in the family plot in the  Cole cemetery.

Willet H. Potter

Died November 24, 1938, Guilford, NY

Willet H. Potter, a life-long resident of this community, died at his home in this village on Thursday evening, Nov. 24th.  the funeral was held from his late home on Monday at 2:00 p.m., with burial in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Potter was a member of the Methodist church and had served many years on the board of trustees.  He is survived by his widow, one sister and several nephews.

Horatio George Littlefair

Died January 17, 1936, Holmesville, NY

Horatio George Littlefair, perhaps the oldest citizen of this township, passed away at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] Friday, January 17, 1936, following an illness of three weeks, caused by the infirmities of old age.  He was 93 years of age and the oldest active employee of the N.Y.O.&W. R.R.  Nearly his whole life had been spent in this vicinity, where he was known and respected by a large acquaintance of friends.  He was a son of Horatio G. and Fanny Brownson Littlefair and was born in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], March 7, 1843.  February 15, 1866, he was united in marriage with Hattie L. Bowers, whose death occurred January 26, 1935.  Mr. Littlefair followed the carpentry trade for a period of fifty-five years and was a skilled workman.  For fifteen years preceding his death he had been employed as station agent at Holmesville for the N.Y.O.&W. R.R. and was on duty up until his illness three weeks ago.  He was a member of Phoebus lodge 82, F. and A.M. of New Berlin.  Five children survive:  Mrs. George C. Page of Holmesville, George E. Littlefair, of Fort Worth, Texas, Merritt G. of Cieburne, Texas, and Charles L. and Frank B., both of Norwich. Seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four great, great-grandchildren also survive.  The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Page at Holmesville, Rev. G. Henry Simons officiating.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Mary (Boucher) Lallier

Died March 7, 1939

New Hartford:  Mrs. Albert Lallier, Washington Mills, died Saturday in a nursing home here after an illness of two years.  Mary Boucher Lallier was born in Montreal July 8,. 1862, daughter of Celestin and Virginia Boucher.  After her marriage in Watertown Nov. 18, 1884, Mrs. Lallier lived in Sauquoit and Washington Mills.  She was a member of St. John the Evangelist church, New Hartford, and its Women's Club. She leaves her husband: a sister, Mrs. Carrie Crawford, Syracuse; one brother, Edgar C. Utica, and nieces and nephews in Syracuse, Watertown, Norwich and Columbus, Ohio. The funeral will be conducted from St. John the Evangelist church at 9 Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Croghan.  She was an aunt by marriage of Miss Estelle Weigel and Orlando and Oscar Weigel of Norwich.

John D. La Grange

Died October 12, 1910, Auburn, NY

John D. La Grange, aged 21 of 53d Burnet Av., a brakeman on Auburn Branch of the New York Central, had both legs and his right arm crushed Wednesday night at Skaneateles Junction when he tried to make a "flying switch" and fell under the wheels of the engine.  He died on the operating table at the Auburn Hospital.  When LaGrange threw the switch lever and jumped for the cowcatcher of the locomotive, conductor Albert Connors saw the lantern fall to the side of the tracks and rushing to the place found LaGrange with both legs nearly severed and one arm badly mangled.  The dying man did not lose consciousness until an anesthetic was administered at the hospital and on the trip to Auburn he gave directions to his comrades as to the disposition of his insurance and the care of his wife and child.  For many years Mr. LaGrange was a resident of the First Ward.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice LaGrange, five brothers, Edward, Grover, Elias, Robert and Charles LaGrange, the latter two railroad men, and one sister, Mrs. Katherine Alpeter of California.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 20, 1894

YOUMANS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, 1894, Archibald [Youmans], son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youmans, aged 1 year.

CHAMBERS:  In New York City, Dec. 12, 1894, Jessie Irene [Chambers], daughter of Dr. James and Jessie Chambers, formerly of Sherburne, aged 8 years 10 months.

MORGAN:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Dec. 12, 1894, Mr. Daniel Morgan age 84, formerly of Norwich.

CANEDY:  In North Adams, Mass. Dec. 11, 1894, Mrs. J.M. Canady, aged 44, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Griswold of Greene.

Letter from William H. Telford, Civil War, 1862

Letter from William H. Telford

Civil War Soldier, December 1861

Chenango Telegraph, January 8, 1862

Beaufort, Dec. 21 [1861]
Dear Editor:

Your welcome visitor, The Chenango Telegraph, came to hand a few days since.  I have perused its pages over and over.  Almost every word was interesting to me.  One thing only surprising, and that was the letter written by myself.  Little did I think, when in haste I wrote it, that it would ever be read by any excepting those to whom it was written.  Had I thought otherwise, I would have tried to make it at least more easily read, if not more interesting.  However, after having passed through your hands it appeared quite respectable.  But I must hasten to give in brief, an account of the many interesting changes that have taken place since then.  

Our Regiment, which was the first that landed in this place is still in the advance, and afraid of nothing.  The first night after landing we hastened to post our pickets, soon after which a Rebel scouting party on horse back came directly upon them, they being stationed on the outer post towards the Ferry, which is 10 miles from Beaufort landing.  As they advanced, our pickets halted them, asking them who came there, but no response being made, our pickets fired upon them and dismounted one of them.  They returned the fire, shooting one of our men through the neck.  The wound however was not serious as the ball passed through between the flesh and skin.  The next day we followed them double quick to the Ferry, but on arriving there we found that they had passed over to their encampment, which is just on the other side of the river on the main land.  We were all anxious to cross but could not because they had taken all the boats to the other side.  After thinking the matter over a few moments, two companies were detailed to remain there on guard, the remainder to march back to camp.  When we learned that we were among those that were to return we were very much disappointed.  Most of us would have chosen to fight rather than to march back.  But we have to obey those in command over us.  So we gave the command "counter march, by file left," and back to camp we came, making  a march of over 20 miles without must rest.  We were tired, but stood it well, notwithstanding its being the first march of any account we have had.  Since then we have been far better prepared for it from the fact that we are getting accustomed to walking.

I have just returned from the Ferry where most of our Regiment for the past 9 days have been on picket duty close to the Rebel pickets and quite in view of their encampments, for they have  a number of them all the way for miles up the river.  We have driven their outer pickets in a number of times, as we are within musket shot of them in places.  Yesterday a party of our men were ordered to cross in small boats, which they attempted to do, but were not quite successful.  Just as soon as our boats, containing about 150 men, started from our shore, they opened their batteries upon them, throwing ball, shell and grape at an awful rate, cutting our oars in pieces and killing one man.  After finding that they were in range of their batteries, they concluded that a landing at that point could not easily be effected, so they retreated in good order, without confusion, notwithstanding the great danger which they were exposed to.

We have now six Rebel prisoners within our camp, taken from their post on the other side of the river by a small party of our men, a number of which were from my company,  In charge of Lieut. Chas. F. Cross, who had them on a small island collecting together the numerous articles that were left by those who fled from their splendid homes in haste.  He on hearing that a few intended to go over volunteered to go with them, so he took along a few of our men. The capture was speedily accomplished and they returned safely having with them six prisoners.  Concerning the place I will only say that it is no wonder they felt bad on leaving.  The houses are splendid, everything about them nice, notwithstanding they have carried away the best of their furniture, etc.  Much remains in the shape of household furniture that could not be removed in haste, such as Pianos, Marble Tables, etc. etc.

But I must close as it is quite time to go to bed, and as we have been sleeping out of doors for some time, it will be quite a treat to get under to cover of our tents once more.  I suppose you are aware that men get but little sleep while on picket, and that, while relived by someone else.  In fact, whatever sleep we do get while on duty is out in the open air, exposed to the night frosts, which we have here now.  sometimes we lie on the ground, at other times leaning against a tree or fence.  But the boys of our company, most of whom are young as myself, and some younger, stand it first rate.  In fact our Regiment is generally healthy.

We have had but 2 deaths since we landed on South Carolina' "sacred soil."  Concerning future movements, I can only say that we are expected to cross the river soon. The next attempt must be a successful one, and when you again hear from us, I hope that it be of another battle and Union victory.  Be assured, dear Editor, that at all times your paper will be received as a welcome visitor to our humble tent, more welcome because it comes from Norwich, a place ever to be remembered by me.  There I may say my early days were spent.  My warmest friends are there.  Hoping that I shall be enabled to act well my part here, and that I may be spared to visit your village again with its pleasing shades and pleasant walks, when peace reigns throughout our entire country,  I remain--

Yours truly, etc.  Wm. H. Telford,  Captain Commanding Co. G, 50th Regt, P.V.
________________________________________________

Residence, Towanda, Bradford Co. PA and Susquehanna, Susquehanna Co., PA
Enlistment: age 21, Aug. 8, 1861, commissioned into Co G, 50th PA Infantry, mustered out July 30, 1865 at Georgetown, DC.
Wounded May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania VA
POW May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania
confined, Danville VA, Lynchburg VA, Macon GA, Charleston SC and Columbia SC, Escaped Jan. 12, 1865
Promotions:  Lt. Col. Feb. 8, 1865; Colonel May 1, 1865
Died April 12, 1909, Susquehanna Depot, PA, buried Grand Street Cemetery, Susquehanna Depot.

findagrave.com, memorial #44038960

 

Obituaries (October 7)

Fred Patrick

Died January 3, 1943, Cooperstown, NY

Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY]:  Fred Patrick, 65, New Berlin, who was admitted to the Bassett Hospital Nov. 9, a surgical patient, died Jan. 3.  He was born June 6, 1877 in the Town of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], son of Richard and Amanda Denton Patrick.  His wife, Carrie Card, survives.

Alice Mary Hunter Richmond

Died December 1942, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Alice Mary Hunter Richmond occurred Thursday night in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] after a long illness.  The deceased was the widow of William L. Richmond and was born in Colchester, Delaware county, in 1861.  Practically all her life had been spent in Oxford and vicinity.  Her death will be mourned by many friends.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Sage, and a son, Sherman J. Richmond, both of Norwich, also two grandchildren, Mrs. John Cunningham of Miami Beach, Florida, and Earle Sage of Norwich.  Services are to be held at the Seymour Funeral home in Oxford at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Myrteloo J. Reese

Died March 5, 1926, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Myrteloo J. Reese, who died Friday afternoon at his home on the East River road [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 86 years, will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  The home of the deceased was one of the oldest residences in Norwich and was the birthplace of his wife, Nettie L. Ransford, and her grandfather, James H. Ransford, who was born about 1880.  Mrs. Reese died in June, 1915. The nearest survivors are nephews and nieces, William R. Loomis of this city; Gillette Reese, Alfred Reese, Miller Reese and Mrs. J.D. Holey of Earlville, and John E. Parsons of Earlville.

Sylvia (Harrington) Kinney Richer

Died November 27, 1921, Columbus, NY

On Sunday morning at Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], occurred the death of Sylvia Kinney Richer at the age of 85 years.  Mrs. Richer was the daughter of Elisha and Lucy Goff Harrington and a well known life resident of this county.  Her first husband was Alfred Kinney who died several decades ago.  To them were born the following children:  Elmer, Helen, wife of Richard C. Quinn, Blanche, wife of John V. Lewis, Hubert, Frank, Cora, wife of W.H. Boyce, and Victor. All are deceased except Mrs. Lewis of Syracuse, Mrs. Boyce of South New Berlin and F.H. Kinney of North  Norwich. The following grandchildren survive her:  Mrs. Worth Reed of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Nell Kinney Wild of Gulfport, Miss., Mrs. Robert Lambert, Jr., of New York, all daughters of Elmer Kinney; Alfred Quinn of Norwich, son of Richard and Helen and Mrs. Clarence G. Willcox of North Norwich, daughter of Hubert and Jennie PerLee Kinney.  Some years ago Mrs. Kinney became the wife of Nicholas Richer of New Berlin, who survives her in his 97th year.  The funeral will be held in Columbus Wednesday and burial made in the Kinney plot in Riverview cemetery, North Norwich.

Mae M. Reed

Died November 5, 1940, New Berlin, NY

Found unconscious in her home by neighbors who had seen her electric lights on for two days, Miss Mae M. Reed was rushed to Chase Memorial hospital in critical condition, Monday night, where on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1940, she passed away. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage from which it is believed she never regained consciousness after being stricken in her home, alone.  Miss Reed was born in new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 15, 1868, the daughter of Reuben and Delcenia (Smith) Reed.  She spent her childhood in this vicinity and had been a resident of the village for the past twenty-one years.  She was a member of the Presbyterian church.  Miss Reed was the last of a family of six children, Irving George, Mrs. Belle Lewis, Myra and Mrs. Jennie Wakefield.  Mrs. Wakefield died June 3 of this year. The only surviving near relatives are Leon J. Lewis of Holmesville and several cousins. The funeral will be held from her late home, Thursday, Nov. 7th at 2 p.m., the Rev. Nelson F Parke, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal church officiating.  Interment will be in St. Andrew's cemetery.  Gazette.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 27, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., Albert [Rorapaugh], son of Uri Rorapaugh, aged 19 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Maria [Barrows], wife of Alvin W. Barrows, aged 24 years.

Chenango American, March 6, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Harriet C. [Bates], wife of Harris Bates, aged 51 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Nellie J. [Beach] infant daughter of Darius and Jane Beach, aged 7 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Miss Euphemia E. [Ingersoll], daughter of David H. and Sally Ingersoll, aged 22 years, 8 months and 16 days.  "So fades a summer cloud away"

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Ruth B. [Willoughby] wife of Mr. Russell Willoughby, aged 52 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Anna E. [Hidely] daughter of N. Hidely, aged 14 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Laura Louise [Brooks], youngest daughter of Charles B. and Anna L. Brooks, aged 2 years, 7 months and 11 days.

In the Columbian Hospital, at Washington, D.C. on the 22d ult. of Camp disease, Typhoid fever and Mania, George Rhodes, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] in the 23d year of his age.

Marriages (October 4)

Weltz - Youngs

Married July 3, 1931, Norwich, NY

At Emmanuel Episcopal church here [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday night, July 3 at 7:30 the marriage of Emma Emogene Youngs to Philip John Weltz, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized by the rector, Rev. L.S Charters. the attending couple were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Frey of Leonardsville. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.

Neff - Wilcox

Married July 3, 1931, Norwich, NY

Miss Elizabeth Grace Wilcox and Harold Emery Neff, both of Erieville [Madison Co., NY] were united in marriage by Rev.  N.S. McPherson at his home on North Broad street last Friday evening at 7:30.  They were accompanied by Mrs. Adella Wilcox, mother of the bride, who resides in King Settlement, and the brother of the bride, Harold Wilcox of Erieville.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox plan to reside in Erieville.

Neish - Lorimer

Married April 10, 1937, Norwich, NY

Miss M. Evelyn Lorimer, daughter of Mrs. William E. Lorimer of Pleasant street, and Murray Oliver Neish were married in the First Baptist parsonage by Rev. James K. Romeyn on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock.  The bride was escorted by her mother.  She wore a midnight blue suit, with matching Bangkok hat and accessories, and a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas.  The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. David Grant. The matron of honor wore navy blue and a corsage of pastel shades. The bride's mother was gowned in thistle crepe and wore a lavender corsage.  Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home to members of the immediate families and intimate friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Neish will be away from Norwich on a motor trip for several weeks. After May 1 they will be at home to friends at their new bungalow on Pleasant street.  Mrs. Neish is a graduate of the Rochester Business Institute and has been an accountant in Norwich since her graduation.  Mr. Neish attended the Norwich high school and has been associated in business with Grant's dairy for a number of years.  Both young people are surrounded by a host of friends who are wishing them every happiness.  Among the social events given in honor of the bride shortly before her wedding were three showers. The hostesses at these charming parties were Mrs. Charles Baker of Conkey avenue, Mrs. David Grant and the business and Professional Women's Club.

Marriage Notices - 1862

Chenango American, February 20, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th isn't., by Rev. J.C. Ransom.  Mr. Lawrence C. Hubbard, to Miss Melvina L. Murphy, both of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Geo. Claghorn, Esq., of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], to Miss Almira Curtis of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. David B. Gordon, to Miss Mary F. Russell, both of Oxford.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst.,by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Mandeville S. Cole to Miss Sarah Dibble, both of Smithville.

Chenango American, February 27, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., by Rev. A. M. Bennett, Mr. Henry Johnson, to Miss Mary E. Francis, all of Greene.

Also by the same, on the 25th inst., Mr. J.V. Southwort, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah M. Osborn, of Greene.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by B.F. Lownsbery, Esq., Mr. John Rayon, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Leason, of Oxford.

Letter from Burnside Expedition - Dr. Wm. A. Smith - February 1862

Letter from the Burnside Expedition

Chenango American, February 6, 1862

The following letter from Dr. Wm. A. Smith of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in the Dickinson Guard, has been received and we are permitted to make a few extracts.  It will be remembered that this regiment is connected with the Burnside Expedition.  the letter is dated Pamlico Sound, Jan. 21st:

We left Washington for Annapolis two weeks ago Sunday, being attached to Gen. Burnside's Expedition.  At Annapolis we were put on board the brig Arracon, but nine hundred men so crowded her that upon representation to the General in command, another ship, the H.E. Brown, was chartered and two hundred and twenty-five of the men with their proper officers were put on board of her, and I was detached to take care of them.

We left Annapolis two weeks ago tomorrow and Fortress Monroe four days after. We had a very stormy and dangerous passage--but are now safely at anchor within the Sound. The Arracon is still outside, but today two steamers have gone to her relief.  I pity the poor fellows who have been tossed by the angry waves for two whole weeks.  It is now reported here that the Expedition will be divided--one part going to Newburn, N.C.and the other to Roanoke Island.  Some of the vessels composing the Expedition have not yet arrived. Two are known to be lost. The steamer Pochahontas, and a sloop loaded with oats--upon the former were near two hundred horses belonging in part to a Rhode Island regiment, attached to the Expediton, but nineteen of the horses were saved. Including in the lost were two belonging to our Colonel. The crew and passengers escaped to the shore by means fo a hawser form the bowsprit to the beach.  One of the crew is now on board our ship and gives a thrilling account of the storm and wreck.  I have as yet heard of but three lives lost. The Colonel and surgeon of a New Jersey regiment, together with the mate of their ship endeavored to reach the harbor in a small boat but were capsized in the breakers, and all lost. The ship is now safely in and is at anchor not far from us. Two of the bodies washed ashore and a day or two since were buried in the sand.

A host from our ship has just been to the Fort and it is reported that the 89th (Dickinson Guard) is to take the place of Hawken's Zuoaves, and remain here.  There is some pretty tall talking among those who indulge in expletives--but we must obey orders however unpleasant.  I cannot answer for that portion of the 89th on board the Arrison, but out of the three companies on board this ship, I can report but three unfit for duty, and they are not seriously ill.  Bronchial irritaiton and rheumatism are the principal ailments.
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From Adjutant-General Reports
89th NY Infantry
SMITH, WILLIAM A.:  Age, 41 years, enrolled at Elmira, mustered in as assistant surgeon, December 4, 1861; promoted to surgeon in 103rd Infantry, December 8, 18682

103rd NY Infantry
SMITH, WILLIAM A.:  Mustered in as surgeon, November 29, 1862; wounded in action; discharged for disability, October 23, 1863

47th NY Infantry
SMITH, WILLIAM A.: Age, 43 years.  Enrolled, December 4, 1863, at New York city, mustered in as surgeon, January 10, 1864; mustered out with regiment August 30, 1865, at Raleigh, N.C.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 10, 1863

The maniac who shot Dr William A. Smith some weeks since has since died from delirium tremens.  Dr. S. still continues to recover, and is expected home in the course of a few weeks.

Complimentary to Dr. W. A. Smith

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1864

A correspondent of the Tribune, writing from Beaufort, S.C., on the 23d ult., speaks a good word for Dr. William A. Smith of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Surgeon of the 47th N.Y. Volunteers.  He says:

"Humanity and delicacy are indispensable characteristics of a hospital Surgeon in the estimation of Dr. Major.  These are not always combined with skill, nor even with zeal, among the medical officers of the U.S. army.  In Drs. W.A. Smith and Granville W. Weeks, in charge of the General hospital at Jacksonville, the Medical Chief has made a happy choice."

As the same writer gives an instance of the cruel heartlessness of other army Surgeons, on the arrival of the wounded from the Florida massacre at Beaufort, this compliment is by contrast all the more valuable.

Obituary, Dr. William A. Smith

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, August 6, 1892

Dr. William A. Smith, a well known physician, died Thrusday, August 4, in Newark, N.J., at the age of 72.  He was a son of the late Samuel A. Smith, one of the pioneers of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and was born in that town.  He studied medicine with the late Dr. John Clark, and graduated from the Geneva medical college. After completing his studies he located at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for the practice of his profesison.  About 28 years ago he moved to Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and associated himself with Dr Bellows, remaining until the breaking out of the war, when he received a commission as assistant surgeon of the 89th regiment, N.Y. Vols.  Later he was appointed surgeon of the 103d regiment, and while detailed to hospital duty at Suffolk, received a severe wound, being shot by an insane officer, one of his patients. From the effects of this wound he never wholly recovered, and it was the indirect cause of his death.

After the war he located in Newark, N.J., where he built up a lucrative practice.  He was also politically prominent, and held many important positions, one being that of county clerk of Essex county, an office in which he was succeeded by his son who is now the incumbent.

Dr. Smith was well known in Chenango county, and has many relatives in this vicinity, among them being two sisters Mrs. L.A Clark of Guilford and Mrs. F.A. Bolles of Unadilla.  In Norwich his relatives are Mr.s E.S. Bradley, Mrs. R.N. Mills, Homer L. Smith and Mrs. G.H. Baldwin.  His wife was Miss Betsy Wade of Guilford.

Genial and social, the doctor had many warm friends among the poor, whose wants he was always willing to relieve.  He was their ever ready friend, not only professionally but charitably.  He leaves to his children the priceless inheritance of an unstained name.

Marriages (October 1)

Talbot - Wright

Married November 21, 1942

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  The marriage of Mrs. Olive Wright and Clarence A. Talbot of this place took place Saturday noon, November 21, at the home of the bride's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grimm, Columbia road, Ilion. Rev. Howard Davenport of Burlington Flats was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the Palace restaurant after which the couple left for Mystic and Hartford, Conn. The groom is assistant postmaster here and the couple will reside in the groom's home on East street.  Those who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grimm, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Talbot and son, Clarence and daughter, Ann of Burlington Flats and Miss Louise Palmer of Edmeston.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended from a host of friends.

Tamsett - Hayes

Married September 21, 1940

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth G. Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Hayes of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and Clifton M. Tamsett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tamsett of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] was solemnized at St. Matthew's Episcopal church, South New Berlin, Saturday morning, September 21 at ten o'clock.  The Reverend Nelson F. Parke, rector of the church officiated. Mrs. Adelbert Kullman at the organ played several numbers before the ceremony as well as the traditional wedding marches.  Immediately preceding the ceremony Mrs. Mina Benjamin of Morris sang "Oh Promise Me" by DeKoyen.  The bridal procession was led by the ushers, John D. Hayes, brother of the bride, and Harvey Sutton of Sidney, brother-in-law of the groom who were followed by Mrs. John P. McGuire, matron of honor. The bride was escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father, Daniel G. Hayes.  They were met at the altar by the Rev. Nelson Parke, the bridegroom and the best man, John P. McGuire of South New Berlin.  The bride wore a gown of ivory satin made in princess style with train.  The high neckline had a yoke of seed pearls and the sleeves were long and tight fitting.  Her shoulder length tulle veil was held in place by a simple cap of the same material edged with white satin and narrow point lace. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, white roses and maiden hair fern. Tiny sprays of sweet alyssum were caught in the knotted loops of the long white satin ribbons.  Mrs. John McGuire, matron of honor, wore a gown of rust colored velvet, with a tight fitting toque and veil to match.  Her bouquet was cornucopia shaped consisting of chrysanthemums in shades of orange, yellow and rust.  John McGuire was best man.  At the entrance to the chancel were two large baskets of gladioli of various colors.  The altar decorations were two vases of white gladioli and lighted tapers.  For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Hayes wore a plum colored dress of ribbed wool material.  Her hat and accessories were black and her corsage was made of pink sweetheart roses.  Mrs. Tamsett wore a powder blue wool dress with black hat and accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  After the ceremony the wedding party and guests met in the parish hall.  This had been decorated with autumn leaves, bitter sweet and bouquets of garden flowers.  The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Matthew's church had charge of the decorations and the serving of the refreshments.  The bride and groom left for a trip with the destination undisclosed.  For her going away, the bride chose a mulberry crepe with a hat of matching colors with ostrich trim.  Her accessories were black.  The bride is a graduate of the South New Berlin high school and of Hartwick college.  She is a member of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority.  For the past three years she has been a teacher of mathematics in the Oxford academy, Oxford, and she will continue her teaching for this year.  Mr. Tamsett is a graduate of the Morris high school and also of a school for morticians in Syracuse.  He is now employed by the Walter B. Cooke Company Inc. of New York in their funeral home at Ridgewood. 

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, January 30, 1862 

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. O.G. Morse of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Mary R. King, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. Sam'l Scoville, Mr. Charles H. Merritt, to Mrs. Cornelia M. Hartson, youngest daughter of David Maydole, Esq., all of Norwich.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rv. W. W. Andrews, Mr. Augustus C. Aldrich, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Kenyon, of McDonough.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Orville L. Field, to Miss Anna Barnes, both of Norwich.

Chenango American, February 6, 1862

At the M.E. Parsonage, in Cincinnatus on the 29th ult., by Rev. Benj. Shove, Mr. William Winter, to Miss Rebecca L. Curtis, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co.,  NY].

In Hubbardsville, Madison Co., on the 23d ult., by Uri N. Rhodes, Esq., Mr. Beriah Collins to Mrs. Mary A. Denison, both of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. David L. Pendall, Mr. Harvey J. Wescott, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Adaline A. Pearsall, of Bainbridge.

Chenango American, February 13, 1862

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Welcome A. Phillips to Miss Carrie L. Wescott, both of Otselic.

Obituaries (September 30)

Rena E. (Talbot) Dauchy

Died January 6, 1943, Oneonta, NY

Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Rena E. Dauchy, 64, died Jan. 6, 1943, in an Oneonta Hospital after an illness of 12 years.  Born in the town of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY] she was the daughter of Daniel and Adelaide Harrington Talbot.  Since her marriage to Fred Dauchy in 1899, she had lived here   Her husband died in 1931.  surviving are a son, Myron; a sister, Mrs. Ada Mulien, Middletown, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the Houck funeral Home, Edmeston.

Lee M. Davis

Died December 1943, Norwich, NY

Lee M. Davis died at 9:50 Monday night at his home in East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the East River road.  His death was sudden although he had been confined to his bed for about a week but had since been around his home.  Mr. Davis was born in the town of Norwich, Oct. 16, 1877 and most of his life had been spent in that locality.  He was a son of Edson A. and Adelaide McNitt Davis.  For about a year he was an employee of the Bell Telephone Company in Buffalo and he also was employed in Colorado for a time.  He was a member of the Dairymen's League and the GLF.  There survive a sister, Mrs. Jessie Winsor, three brothers, Ray and Ross Davis of Norwich, and Linn of Oxford, two nieces, Mary Christian, and Barbara Jean Davis of Oxford., three nephews, Donald, Raymond and Jay Davis of Oxford. Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. R. L. Matthews officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Glenn F. Davis

Died May 6, 1939, Norwich, NY

Glenn F. Davis, well known farmer, died at his home on the Guilford road in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] early Saturday morning after an extended illness.  Mr. Davis was born in the town of Norwich May 15, 1892 and had spent his entire life in this section.  he was the son of Frank M. and Etta M. Sperry Davis.  The deceased was a leader and active in all movements pertaining to agricultural affairs and problems affecting the dairy interests.  He is survived by his wife, Viola Clark Davis; one son, Wilbur F. Davis; his mother, Mrs. Frank M. Davis; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude E. Goodrich and Mrs. Charles Graef of the town of Norwich, and one brother, Ivon Davis of New Berlin.  A twin brother, Guy M. Davis, died on May 9, five years ago.  Funeral services will be held from the late home Tuesday morning at 9:30, daylight saving time, and at St. Paul's church at 10:30, Rev. Chas. M. Coveney officiating, with interment in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Harold Thomas Davern

Died June 1922, Springvale, NY

Harold Thomas Davern, nineteen months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Davern, died at their home near Springvale [Erie Co., NY] Saturday morning, after an illness of five weeks.  Funeral services will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Dr. H.H. Gifford of New Berlin officiating. Burial will be made at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The boy is survived by his parents and by a sister, Anna May Davern.

Alida Davis

Died May 8, 1934, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Mrs. Alida Davis, 59, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], whose death occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], will be held from the Presbyterian church in Gilbertsville Thursday at 2:30.  Burial will be made in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  Mrs. Davis, who was the widow of the late Nelson Davis, is survived by his sister, Mrs. Frank Arnold of Mitchell street, this city. 

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 20, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Minnie [Macdonald], infant daughter of Ransom and Almeda Macdonald, aged about 10 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Jeremiah Hotchkiss, aged 57 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. David P. Judson, aged 70 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mary [More], daughter of Mr. Peter more, late of Marathon, aged 21 years.

In North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Cynthia Smith, wife of Harry Smith, aged 57 years.

 

Post Listing, September 2 to 29, 2019

Marriages

Posted September 9, 2019

Hannah Nearing - Willis Peck (White Store / Edmeston, 1938)

Lillian Sage - Ralph C. Morey (Sherburne, 1942)

Eleanor Elizabeth Pope - Raymond Clinton miner (Mt. Upton / South New Berlin, 1942)

Bernard E. Rose - Arleen E. Carpenter (White Store / Mt. Upton, 1942)

Mr. & Mrs. Merton A. Morse (50th Anniversary, 1941)
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Leroy Porter - Eliza Jane Hubbard (Greene)
     Mr. J.M. Fairbanks - Lydia Glazier (DeRuyter / McDonough)
     John Crosby - Becky Murphy ( German / McDonough)
     Arden J. Webb - Frankie A. Puffer (Greene / Oxford)
     Norton S. Hull - Mary A. Tanner (Norwich)
     Charles J. Hart - Malissa Sparks (Pharsalia)
     William M. Phelps - Mary Taylor (South New Berlin)

Posted September 12, 2019
G.C. Ubbens - Theresa Cable (Norwich, 1935)
P\Robert Cotter - Pearl Blair (Norwich, 1935)
Lelan M. Brookins - Mildred M. Cook (Norwich / Greene, 1935)
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Coe (59th anniversary, Norwich, 1941)
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Mr. S.F. Allis - Elizabeth Kales (Coventry)
     Halsey W. Burlisson - Phebe Ann Loomis (Oxford / Bainbridge)
     George Palmer - Susan McNeil (Greene)
     Arnold  H. Horton - Charlotte Sharp (Greene)
     Oliver W. Stoddard - Sarah J. Phillips (Coventry / Guilford)
     Frederick H. Dodson - Martha M. Brown (Oxford)
     Charles B. Aldrich - Mary J. Snow (Norwich / Oxford)
Marriage Notices - 1876
     Henry C. Guile - Clara A. Sargent (Norwich)
     Elias F. Sanders - Eva L. Button (Preston)
     Wilson Butler - Mary e. Nicholson (Greene)
     George Harrison - Rhoda Sweetland (Smithville / Greene)
     REv. J. Jones - Minnie Woldorf (Afton / East Worcester)

Posted September 17, 2019
Mary Agnes Chapman - Edwin White Parker (Oxford / Norwich, 1931)
Lillian Sherwood - Charles a. Padgett (Holmesville, 1926)
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Paddock (50th anniversary, 1923)
Marriage notices - 1862
     Noah Thornton - Julia A. Briggs (Maine, NY)
     Melvin Cobb - Caroline Madsle (Cincinnatus / Marathon)
     Mervin Rice - Ettie M. Cobb (Cincinnatus)
     Medtilo W. Hoffman - Lucy M. Hillard (Preston / McDonough)
     Thomas Wheeler - Lydia E. Dickinson (Oxford)
     Edwin F. Brown - Ulyesa Flagg (Smithville)
     Laurtus Carpenter - Maryette king (Oxford / Sherburne)
     Edmund l. Johnson - Rosa Holcomb (Guilford / Coventry)Augustus W. Slater - L. Jennie Rogers (McDonough / Preston)

Posted September 21, 2019
Charles Quinn - Gertrude Goodrich (Smyrna/Norwich, 1939)
Russell E. Tiffany - Molly Evelyn Gregory (Norwich /Wadesboro NC, 1942)
Patricia Lucille Harper - William M. White (Norwich, 1942)
Nellie B. Hubbard - Fred A. Quackenbos (Norwich, 1926)
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Augustus W. Slater - L. Jennie Rogers (McDonough / Preston)
     Thomas H. Van Nest - Maggie A. Moore (Greene / Johnstown)
     Prentice Lamb - Roby Thompson (McDonough / Otselic)
     Delos E. Landers - Arvilla Rorapaugh (Oxford / Smithville)
     Joseph N. Page - Mary A. VanName (Binghamton)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Alonzo Tyler - Miss E.J. ketchum (Waukesha, WI / Norwich)
     Rev. J.W. Hills - Miss R.A. Randall (Oxford)
     Jacob Christman - Mrs. Van Wert (Bainbridge / Unadilla)
     Henry Parker - Mary Cooly (Smyrna)
     Lyman Steward - Julia Backus (Plymouth)
     Silas Clark - Miss E.E. Griswold (Norwich)

Posted September 24, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Mr. R.R. Green - Alexiewna Reynolds (Norwich)
     William Carnalia - Lovina Burlingame (Norwich)
     Samuel Steere - Miranda Risedorph (New Berlin / Edmeston)
     James K. Webster - Cecelia Bump (Greene)
     Pardon Smith - Caroline Adams (Oxford)
     Hezekiah Wheeler - Lousia Vitoria Adkins (Oxford)
     Russell Cheney - Amelia Ann Pratt (New Berlin)
     Jarvis Close - Eliza Jane Reynolds (Smyrna / Lebanon)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Benjamin Seymour - Emma E. Janes (North Norwich)
     George S. Eldredge - Adelia M. Follett (North Pitcher)
     Stephen J. Eccleston - Emily M. Preston (Oxford)
     Joseph Corbin - Polly Tillotson (Smithville)
     Winfield S. Ireland - Angeline W. Allen (Oxford)
     Charles A. Tremain - Helen M. Root (East Greene / Oxford)
     William j. Manwarring - Anna A. Huntley (Oxford / McDonough)
     Frank W. Comstock - Lucy J. Brown (Preston / Norwich)
     Charles L. Seeley - Sarah M. Payne (Afton)
     

Obituaries

Posted September 2, 2019

Albert R. Mundy (Smyrna, Norwich, 1934)

Mary J. Mundy (North Norwich, 1938)

Harry Mundy (Norwich, 1941)

Eva M. Mundy (Norwich, 1944)

Death Notices - 1861

     Leonard H. Ashcraft (Preston, 59y)

     Lovern Fisher (Norwich, 18y)

     Anne Gibbs (McDonough, 23y)

     C. Kirk White (Madison, 32y)

     Edward H. Juliand (Greene, 8y)

     Luther Alexander (Norwich, 65y)

     Ransom Franklin (East Pharsalia)

     Margaret Ingham (Oxford, 53y)

Posted September 5, 2019
Nellie E. Morrell (South New Berlin, 1941)
May (Brennan) Mulligan (Norwich, 1938)
Phebe E. (Gager) Morse (Gilbertsville, Holmesville, 1927)
Death Notices - 1894
     Jerusha Mathewson (Guilford, 87y)
     William H. Holcomb (Guilford, 85y)
     Mary A. Holley (Smyrna, 63y)
     George Middleton (Greene)
     DeVer Wilbur (Otselic, 49y)
     Lewis  J. Poole (Afton)

Posted September 6, 2019
Ray Lyon (North Afton, 1928)
Gertrude (Bush) Miner (Guilford, 1910)
Lila Aldrich (Vernon Center, White Store, 1942)
Nellie Miller (Guilford, 1941)
Mary E. Folts (Morris, 1939)
Death Notices - 1861
     Alice G. Seneare (Greene, 4y)
     John W. Hills (Greene, 10y)
     Delos Foot (Coventry, 4y)
     Mary E. Schrom (Bainbridge, 47y)
     Joseph Chapel (Norwich, 64y)
     Mary A. Dutton (Columbus, 17y)

Posted September 7, 2019
Horace Fredenburgh (Greene, 1856)  drowned in the canal
Sarah Gurnsey (Greene, 1856)
Death Notices - 1856
     Silas Courtney (Willet, 50y)
     Mrs. Louis Hinman (Coventry, 75y)
     Sarah Fuller (Smithville, 73y)
     John M. Smith (Willet, 5y)
     Abigail Pember (Willet, 64y)
     Ruth K. Baker (Norwich, 43)  Childbirth
     James Purdy (Smithville, 65y)
     Phebe Kendall (Greene, 64y)

Posted September 13, 2019
Lottie M. Squires (Greene, 1862)
Addie Conant (Coventry, 1862)
Thomas S. Purple (Windsor, 1880)
Death Notices - 1862
     Betsey Rogers (Preston, 64y)
     William H. Clarke (St. Paul MN, Oxford, 30y)
     Elsie Justice (Pitcher, 11y)
     Freddy Justice (Pitcher, 6y)
     Jenny Justice (Pitcher, 1y)
     Noah Justice (Pitcher, 7y)
     Mary Ann Ruddock (Pitcher, 2y)
     Alvertus Ruddock (Pitcher, 18y)
     Louene Ruddock (Pitcher, 11y)
     Ambrose H. Furman (Greene, 1y)
     Mrs. Young (Greene, 69y)
     Charles H. Hackett (McDonough, 15y)
     Sally Dart (Sherburne, 79y)
     Hattie Rector (Oxford, 3y)

Posted September 16, 2019
Bela Cowles (Smithville, 1862)
Styles Fairchild (New Ohio, 1862)
Nellie Miller (Mt. Upton, 1941)
Death notices
     Claudia Mudge (Mt. Upton, 1941)
     Mrs. Harold Morrell (South New Berlin, 1941)
Death Notices - 1862
     Abigail Enos (Norwich, 69y)
     John Hayes (Norwich, 40y)
     Nahum Sparr (Sherburne, 71y)
     Anson Packard (Bainbridge, 74y)
     Elhanaan Puffer (Oxford, 31y)
     Jennie M. Miller (New Ohio, 2y)

Posted September 19, 2019
Florence E. Quinn (Preston, 1932)
Michael J. Quinn (Middletown, 1939)
Edward F. Quinn (Norwich, 1915)
Rev. Harold M. Quincy (Norwich, 1942)
Death Notices -1862
     Bela Cowles (Greene, 89y)
     Joseph F. Rogers (Preston, 85y)
     Ann Pierce (Norwich, 18y)
     Florence L. Grant (East Pharsalia, 4y)
     Frankie Rice (Greene, 4y)

Posted September 22, 2019
Eva Raymond (McDonough, 1935)
Martha C. (Matterson) Radley (1928)
Lena D.H. Ray (Norwich, 1940)
Death notices - 1862
     Mary E. Cowan (Greene, 5y)
     Smith E. Slocum (Washington DC, Norwich)
     Uri T. Holmes (Columbus, 19y)

Posted September 25, 2019
John H. Laden (Norwich, 1915)
Rachel Anna LaDue (Norwich, 1926)
Dr. Lewis Rutherford Morris (Morris, NYC, 1936)
Death notices - 1861
     Jane Eliza Foot (Oxford, 8y)
     Mary Conant (Greene, 4y)
     Charles E. Barnes (Norwich, 27y)
     Edmon T. Lawton (Oxford, 22y)
     Manetta Waite (Norwich, 21y)
     Arthur Delos Foote (Coventry, 4y)

Posted September 26, 2019
Ida M. Jackson (Norwich, 1932)
Charles H. Jackson (1941, Seneca Falls, 1941)
William Henry Jacox (New Berlin, 1933)
Sarah Fletcher Jacobs (Oxford, 1940)
Death Notices - 1861
     Hiram Tyler (New Berlin, 28y)
     Jefferson Adams (Plymouth (54y)
     Ellen May Westcott (Norwich, 10m)
     Gideon Wetmore (Norwich, 91y)
     David E. Bedford (Norwich, 6y)
     Elcy Justus (Pitcher, 11y)
     Robert O. Edwards (Chenango Forks, 76y)
     Mason U. Gale (McDonough, 16m)
Death Notice - 1862
     Lottie M. Squires (Greene, 10y)

Posted September 29, 2019
Record Wilbur (Coventry, 1862)  Revolutionary War Soldier
Clarissa A. Barnett (Greene, 1862)
Son of Freeman Brooks (Lincklaen, 1862)
Death notices - 1862
     Sarah Lamb (Columbus, 3y)
     Charles Frank Cunningham (Greene, 9y)
     Hattie E. Matteson (Greene, 12y)
     Edward W. Chesebro (Grand Rapids MI, Greene, 42y)
     Fannie P. Moulton (Oxford, 7 weeks)
     Nehemiah Carpenter (Washington DC, Oxford, 24y)  Civil War Soldier
     A. Barrow, (Mcdonough, 24y)

Miscellaneous

Posted September 2, 2019

Letter from Ellsworth Avengers - 1861

Posted September 6, 2019
Letter from the 27th Regiment - Nov. 1961 (Oscar Phelps)

Posted September 11, 2019
Letter from Daniel J. Willson - Civil War Soldier - Nov. 1861

Posted September 15, 2019
Letter from Ellsworth Avengers, - December 1861 (Daniel J. Willson)

Posted September 20, 2019
Christmas in the Ellsworth Regiment - 1861 (Daniel J. Willson)

Posted September 23, 2019
Letter from John S. Schenck - Civil War Soldier, 16th IL Infantry, 1861

Posted September 28, 2019
Letter from John G. Stevens - Civil War Soldier, 44th NY Infantry, 1862

Obituaries (September 29)

Record Wilbur

Chenango American, February 6, 1862

Death of a Revolutionary Soldier:  Record Wilbur, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, aged 99 years and 29 days, died in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th of January last.  He served in the Revolutionary army, three months, and for the last seventy years of his life was a resident of the town of Coventry.

Clarissa A. Bartnett

Chenango American, February 6, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th ult. of bilious fever, Clarissa A. [Barnett], wife of Rev. C. F. Barnett, aged 72 years and 7 months.

She embraced religion at the age of 16 and joined the first M.E. Church in this town in 1817, in which she lived a faithful member until 1848, when she with her husband and children took letters and joined the W.M. Church in which she remained until her death.  Our mother with her companion was one of the first settlers in Greene and the first to establish a church.  Many years they toiled on in Christian duty, believing that if living faithful they would be rewarded.  And truly their Prayers were like bread cast upon the waters.  And thus she traveled on in Christian duty, never willing to lay down her weapons of warefare until landed safely over Jordan.  Her companion being necessarily from home a great deal, she was ever at her post in her family, morning and evening calling her children together, reading a portion of the Scriptures and praying with them. At the hour appointed for public worship she was ever faithful in offering a prayer in behalf of her companion, that he might be aided in spreading the gospel and calling sinners to repentance. She was confined to her bed one week, and during that time her suffering was great, fever raged so high that reason often forsook her, but on its return she showed evidence that her lamp was trimmed and burning, and that she was ready to go and meet her Savior. The morning previous to her death she called her husband to her bedside and told him that she was going to leave him and that Jesus stood waiting to bear her safely through.  At 6 o'clock in the evening, she fell asleep in the arms of our dear Savior. She left a large circle of friends to mourn her loss, but their loss is her gain.

Son of Freeman Brooks

Chenango American, February 27, 1862

From a letter received in this village a few days since, we learn that an accident occurred at the house of Nehemiah Angel, in the town of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. which in its consequences was truly heartrending.  Mr. Angel was engaged in making some sort of medicine, the principal part of which was alcohol, when through some mistake of his it became ignited from the fire in the stove and spreading through the whole room, filled it with a blaze of fire. There were six persons in the room, and all were badly burned--one a child of Freeman Brooks, son of Luther Brooks, of this village, having since died, while the others are not yet considered out of danger. the house was almost demolished by the explosion.--Norwich Telegraph.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 6, 1862

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., of scarlet fever, Sarah [Lamb], daughter of Truxton G. Lamb, aged 3 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Charles Frank [Cunningham], son of C.F.G. and Emily S. Cunningham, aged 9 years, 7 months and 25 days.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Hattie E. [Matteson], only child of C.B. and Amanda Matteson, aged 12 years, 4 months and 24 days.

Chenango American, February 13, 1862

At Grand Rapids, Mich., on the 31sat ult. Mr. Edward W. Chesebro, formerly Principal of Union School, in this village , aged 42 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Fannie F. [Moulton], infant daughter of Jared and Esther Moulton, aged 7 weeks and 4 days.

At Washington D.C., on the 2d inst., Mr. Nehemiah Carpenter, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a soldier in the Dickinson Guards, aged 24 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. A. Barrow, aged 24 years.

Letter from John G. Stevens - Civil War - January 1862

Letter from John G. Stevens

Civil War Soldier, Ellsworth Avengers

Chenango Telegraph, January 8, 1862

We are permitted to print the following from a letter written by John G. Stevens - son of Capt. S.S. Stevens, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]- to Guy R. Wescott.  In this place we may say that we are sure that there is not, in the whole Federal army, a young man who is actuated by higher feelings of patriotism than our friend John.  He entered the army because he felt in his heart that our country and its free institutions were in peril--that they needed the protection of such strong arms and firm determinations as he possessed--and he went to their defense in no spirit of bravado, nor because he loved wandering and delighted in desperate adventures, but purely and simply that he might do what he thought his share towards defending the home where a father, mother and sisters, whom he dearly loved, quietly dwelt.  His letter is dated at Camp Butterfield.

"Your letter gave great satisfaction to your friend, who is so far from home and kindred, but I feel that it is right for me to be here, and it necessary to lay down my life to sustain such a great and glorious nation as ours, and restore our time honored flag to its former place as the emblem of liberty.  Look at it, friend Guy, and think, if but for a moment, what destruction and desolation this war has caused--think how many widows and orphans it has made--how many firesides it has stripped of the loved ones who were wont to gather about there--and then unite with me in cursing the rebel politicians, who brought it upon our beloved country.  If you could stand with the soldier here and look over the dreary waste of country that lies under his eye--the scene only enlivened by the tents and armaments of the hosts gathered to repel invasion, and put down this rebellion--you would wonder as all do, at the mad folly of those who brought this state of things upon us.  For my part, I am here to aid in righting the wrong we have already suffered--to do my share of the duty which the Ellsworth Avengers were raised to perform.

"I enlisted to aid in protecting the Stars and Stripes, and to do my part towards avenging the murder of the patriot from whom our Regiment took its name, and if I die in pursuit of these objects, I am satisfied that the cause for which I shall perish is the most glorious of any for which many ever fought.

"Everything is quiet along the Potomac, and our only excitement is an occasional skirmish with the rebel pickets.

"These men are perfect brutes, seeming to be actuated by the most fiendish desire to abuse and torture those of our army whom they take prisoners.  About two weeks ago they took three of the 14th regiment, and a short time afterwards their bodies were found bruised in a shameful manner, and their heads pounded to jelly by the butts of muskets.

""Our regiment is no more nor less than it is represented to be.  It is composed of the very best material, and there is scarcely one in it who is not blessed with good morals and a sincere desire to do his best for the country. We are all in good spirits and are comfortably quartered.  Our tents have been made quite close and warm, and we can get along almost as well as at home.  Our cold weather is not very cold.

"Marvin Sherwood reached here about ten days ago, with two recruits.  One of them, Henry Thompson is now down with the measles.  Our health, generally is good."
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From New York Adjutant-General's Report, 1900 for 44th NY Infantry
"Stevens, John G.:  Age, 20 years. Enlisted, August 8, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. D, August 9, 1861; wounded in action, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va.; discharged for disability, November 28, 1862, at Philadelphia, Pa."

STEVENS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], September 3d, of consumption, Mr. John G. Stevens, son of Capt. S.S. Stevens.  [Chenango Union, Sept. 13, 1871]

In Memoriam:  At a Special Meeting of the Norwich league of Friendship, S.M.O.S., at Mechanics' Hall, September 4th, 1871, the following Resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas The Great Architect, through his mysterious ways, having removed from our number our much esteemed Brother, John G. Stevens, while in his youthful manhood, when his hopes of life would seem naturally highest, and prospects and usefulness best known and appreciated:  Therefore,

Resolved, That we recognize in this the hand of the Master Workman, whose wisdom surpasseth our understanding and learn from this forcible illustration that "In the midst of life we are in death."

Resolved, That by his death we lose a worthy Brother, and an earnest friend; that while others may take his place in our League Room, the void space in our hearts occasioned by the loss of a patriotic sympathetic and generous a heart, can never be filled.

Resolved, That we tender our sympathies to the family of the deceased, whose hearts must be more deeply moved than ours at the loss of so kind a husband and affectionate a father.
[Chenango Union, Sept. 13, 1871]

Memorial Record

The Deceased Soldiers of Norwich

Chenango Union, May 29, 1873

John G. Stevens, son of Samuel S. and Elizabeth White Stevens was born at Whitney's Point, Broome County, April 13th, 1842; carriage painter.  Enlisted August 8th, 1861, in Company D, 44th N.Y.H.V.; wounded at Malvern Hill, July 1st 1862; sent to Washington, thence to Philadelphia where he was discharged for gun shot fracture of the leg, November 28th, 1862.  continued in poor health and disabled for a number of years and died of consumption, September 3d, 1871.  buried in Norwich Cemetery.  Left wife and two children.  This soldier had two brothers in the service:  George F., wounded May 5th in the Wilderness, and Samuel S.,Jr., in the 89th, N.Y, who was discharged at the expiration of term of service.
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John G. Stevens is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY
Tombstone Transcription
John G. Stevens
Died
Sept. 3, 1871
Aged 29 Y'rs
4 Mo's 22 D's
A member of Co. D 44 Regt. N.Y. Vols.

Obituaries (September 26)

Ida M. Jackson

Died July 24, 1932, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Ida Jackson died at 83 Pleasant street at 9 o'clock Sunday night aged 75 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the late home, Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating.  There survive the following sons and daughters:  Mrs. John H. Griffiths of Rochester, Nathan P. Jackson of Cooperstown, Mrs. M. Starr Matterson of Seneca Falls, Lewis B. Jackson of Big Moose, Charles H. Jackson of Seneca Falls, Mrs. J. Gibhart of Rochester and Orrin F. Jackson of Norwich. There is also one grandchild, Florence Jackson of Cooperstown.

Charles H. Jackson

Died April 26, 1941, Seneca Falls, NY

Charles H. Jackson died April 26, 1941, at his home in Seneca Falls [Seneca Co. NY].  he was 53 years old and was born in Gilbertsville, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] He moved to Seneca Falls nine years ago.  He was a carpenter by trade and was working for his brother-in-law, Starr Matterson, at the time of his death.  He leaves a wife and three sisters, Mrs. John Griffith and Mrs. Jack Gibheart of Rochester and Mrs. Starr Matterson of Seneca Falls; also three brothers, Louis Jackson, Big Moose, N.Y., Orrin Jackson of Norwich and Nathan Jackson of Cooperstown. The funeral will be held at the Saunders Funeral Home in Seneca Falls Tuesday at 1 o'clock.  Burial will be in New Berlin Tuesday afternoon in Fairview cemetery.

William Henry Jacox

Died February 20, 1933, New Berlin, NY

Monday morning, February 20, 1933, William Henry Jacox, son of the late Warren and Sarah Bagg Jacox, passed away after a brief illness of pneumonia at the home of his sister, Miss Esther Jacox, in this village.  Mr. Jacox was born August 14, 1856, at the Jacox homestead just below this village on the east side and had always lived in this vicinity.  He was a graduate of Colgate university with an A.B. degree and for a short time taught school.  Later he became a farmer and followed that occupation until the time of his death. When a young man he united with the Baptist church in South New Berlin and was a faithful and devout member for over sixty years.  He was clerk of the church forty-seven years and always deeply interested in its welfare, being a Sunday school teacher a large part of his adult life.  Mr. Jacox was a kindly man and an interesting speaker, and those who had the privilege of listening to him realized that he was well informed on many subjects.  He was also a collector and preserver of church and village records which have been valuable and at the one hundredth anniversary of the Baptist church wrote and gave the church history.  He continued his activities until a short time ago when he was forced to withdraw and devote his time and energy to the care of an invalid sister.  Mr. Jacox never married, and the only surviving relatives besides some cousins are two sisters, Miss Esther Jacox and Miss Luella Jacox. Another sister, Frances, died February 15, 1933 after a few days' illness.  To those two surviving sisters the sympathy of all goes out in their affliction. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 1933 at the Baptist church. Rev. C.H. Skinner pastor of the church, spoke of the many years he had served the church and his faithful work.  He was buried in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.

Sarah Fletcher Jacobs

Died November 18, 1940, Oxford, NY

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Sarah Fletcher Jacobs, wife of United States Marshal Jesse Jacobs, died at the Jacobs homestead in Oxford at 6:30 o'clock this morning following a long illness.  A woman widely known and respected throughout Chenango County and the Southern Tier, the loss of Sarah Jacobs in the Chenango County community will be hard to fill, friends said tonight. She was secretary of the Board of Visitors of the Women's Relief Corps Home at Oxford, an office to which she was appointed by Alfred Smith when he was governor of New York State. Two days before the recent election she was remembered by President Roosevelt in a personal telegram which the Chief Executive sent to her husband.  Born in Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 15, 1881, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Fletcher, Mrs. Jacobs came to Oxford with her parents when she was seven years old.  For many years the Fletcher grist mill and feed store was well known in Oxford and Chenango County. A former chairman of the Chenango County Red Cross, Mrs. Jacobs was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Chruch and the Incognito Club of Norwich.  On Aug. 18, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.  Besides the husband, a cousin, Dorothy Cone of Port Dickinson is the only survivor.  A prayer service will be held at the Jacobs home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the funeral at St. Paul's Chruch at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. James E. Mahagan, rector of St. Paul's will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 8, 1861

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., of typhoid fever, after an illness of five weeks, Mr. Hiram Tyler, aged 23 years and 7 months.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mr. Jefferson Adams, aged 54 years and 7 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Ellen May (Westcott], only daughter of Dr. J.J. and M.M. Westcott, aged 10 months and 11 days.

Chenango American, December 26, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mr. Gideon Wetmore, Sen., in the 92d year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., David E. [Bedford], youngest son of David and Clara Bedford, in the 7th year of his age.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst., Elcy [Justus], daughter of George Justus, aged 11 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Robert O. Edwards, Esq., aged 76 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mason C. [Gale], son of Mason S., and Celia n. Gale, aged 16 months.

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Lottie M. [Squires], only daughter of Gen. Charles Squires, aged 19 years.

Obituaries (September 25)

John H. Laden

Died October 29, 1915, Norwich, NY

The funeral of John H. Laden, who died at his home at 45 Maydole street Friday, will be held from the residence Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. E.R. Prendergast officiating and burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Laden, who was but 25 years of age, was well known throughout the city and had been a popular employee of the New York, Ontario & Western railroad company.  For the past four years he has been in failing health but was able to work until last February.  He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Paul's church and in his youth had been an altar boy.  He is survived by his wife and two small children, Margaret and Mary; his father and mother, one sister, Miss Mary Laden, and two brothers, Martin J. Laden and Leo Laden all of this city.

Rachel Anna LaDue

Died March 8, 1926, Norwich, NY

Miss Rachel Anna LaDue, aged 75 years, died at her home at 57 1/2 North Broad street Monday evening, March 8, 1926.  Miss LaDue was born in Dover, Dutchess county, N.Y., but had spent the greater part of her life in Norwich.  The funeral will be held from the Lawrence and Devine undertaking chapel on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W.A. Ashmore officiating, and the body will be placed in the vault in Mt. Hope cemetery awaiting burial in the spring in the family plot at North Norwich. Surviving Miss LaDue are one sister and one brother, Mrs. Rilla L. Reynolds, of Norwich and Seymour LaDue of Sherburne.  Another brother, Webster, died a little over a year ago.  Orville L. Reynolds of Norwich is a nephew of the deceased, and other nieces and nephews, residing out of town also survive.

Dr. Lewis Rutherford Morris

Died December 9, 1936, New York City

Dr. Lewis Rutherford Morris, 74, Morris and New York philanthropist and physician, died of cerebral hemorrhage at 5:45 yesterday morning at his apartment in New York City.  Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas church in New York at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning and the committal will be made on his estate, Morris Manor, sometime tomorrow afternoon following brief services at All Saints' chapel which his father helped to build with his own hands.  Dr. Morris was widely known for his generous gifts not only in Morris, which was named for his family, but in Oneonta, to which he donated Neahwa park, and Norwich, where he contributed largely to the remodeling of the hospital there. The central school at Morris, which bears his name, was made possible by the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Morris, who contributed half of the original cost.  Dt. Morris had spent the past summer, as usual, at the Manor house in Morris, except for a few weeks in Canada fishing for salmon in the Ristigouche river.  He and Mrs. Morris returned to New York shortly after election day, and intended to pass the cold months at their winter home, Pleasant hill plantation, at Harnett, S.C.  About five years ago, Dr. Morris underwent a serious operation and his health had never been robust since, although in his uncomplaining way he called himself well.  On his arrival in New York, he took a turn for the worse and the southern trip was cancelled that he might have expert medical attention.  His reserve strength had been spent and this time he failed to respond to skillful ministrations.  Born in Morris 75 years ago September 27, he was the third and youngest child of James Rutherford and Ellen Elizabeth (Howe) Morris. The other two children were daughters who now reside in California.  They are Mrs. Anna (Morris) Pomeroy and Mrs. Laura (Morris) Hartmann.  The family was one of rare culture, and all its members were leaders in their communities.  They were noted also for their exceptional memories.  Dr. Morris was named for his ancestor, Lewis Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from the colony of New York.  In his early and middle life, Dr. Morris was a well known physician of exceptional ability in New York city, and his list of patients included members of the most prominent families of the city.  He had traveled widely about this country and abroad and was an interesting conversationalist.  He married Miss Katherine Clark, a daughter of the late Senator William R. Clark of Montana and New York. To them was born one daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Clark Morris, now the wife of John Hudson Hall, Jr., of Scarsdale.  Dr. Morris was a man of strong convictions and attachments.  He was devoted to his home and family, including his three grandchildren, who were his especial love and pride.  He was loyal to his God, his country and his friends.  people whom he had helped were legion.  In addition to aiding in the building ot the Lewis Rutherford Morris central school at Morris, Dr. and Mrs. Morris made many gifts to Zion Episcopal church at Morris and All Saints' chapel ont he Manor estate.  He was a member and vestryman of Zion church.  With his wife, he also contributed to the erection of the chapel at south New Berlin as well as the remodeling of the hospital at Norwich.  ….[Regarding Neahwa Park, he rejected] the suggestion that it be named Morris park, and asked that Willard Yager, noted Indian authority, select a name. He offered Neahwa, which means "meadows by the river."  Dr. Morris wanted no elaborate reminder of his gift and asked that only a simple marker be placed at the gateway. The right hand pillar there now bears the inscription, "Presented to the city of Oneonta by Dr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Morris of Morris, N.Y."  and on the left says simply "Neahwa park."  In addition to Dr Morris' many local benefactions, he extended much help to students.  His generosity to the Salvation Army, Red Cross and to churches, hospitals and schools in New York and elsewhere were known only to Dr. and Mrs. Morris' intimate friends.  A trustee of the Corcoran art gallery in Washington, D.C. he had many other interests, but loved his native Butternut valley and often said that in all his travels, no place could be found that held a greater appeal of beauty.  He had attended services many times in the little chapel by the roadside between Morris and Gilbertsville which was built in part by his father's own hands. The loving sympathy of hundreds of friends will be extended to the devoted wife, and daughter in their grief.--Oneonta Star

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 8, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Jane Eliza [Foot], youngest daughter of Robert E. and Susan R. Foot, aged 8 years and 10 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mary [Conant], daughter of Rufus and Sarah Conant, aged 4 years and 9 months.

Chenango American, December 12, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst., Mr. Charles E. Barnes, aged 27 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th ult., of injuries received from falling from a Canal Boat , Edmon T. Lawton, of this town, aged 22 years and 6 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Manetta Waite, wife of the late Ezra J. Waite, aged 21 years and 6 months.

Chenango American, December 19, 1861

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., of diptheria, Arthur Delos [Foote], eldest son of Thomas B. and Henrietta M. Foote, aged 4 years 6 months.