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2/12/09  This special group of obituaries were transcribed and contributed by Karen Dau. All individuals had association with the Universalist Church.

RALPH C. ALTER

Fort Plain-Ralph C. Alter, 67, died here yesterday after a long illness.

He was born Nov. 7, 1892 in Brookman's Corners section of the Town of Minden, son of Emory and Esther Yerdon Alter. He came to Fort Plain in 1912.

In partnership with Ed Sauer, he opened a barbershop in 1912. Since 1931 he has been in partnership with William Swartz in the operation of a barbershop on Canal St. He retired June 1, 1959.

He married Edna Failing in Fort Plain in 1916.

He was a member of the Universalist Church, and Fort Plain Lodge 433, F.& A.M.

Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Clifford and Russel [and] two grandchildren, all of Fort Plain; two brothers, Fred of Winter Park, Fla. [and] Sherman of Otselic.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 19 Dec 1959

Deaths.

In Port Jackson, F[lorida, Montgomery Co. NY], Jan 8th, Rev. HENRY BELDING, aged sixty-two years and ten months. Thus has passed away one of the excellent of earth. Br. Belding was for many years a preacher in our denomination. His first settlement was in Gloucester, Mass. He was afterward located at Braman's Corners, Clarksville, and Fort Plain, N. Y. Some twenty years since, in consequence of physical disability, he was compelled to leave the ministry. For several years he was engaged in teaching. But although ceasing to proclaim the glad tidings of salvation to his fellow-men publicly, yet in all his walk in private life he has ever been a devout and exemplary Christian-his meek and humble deportment ever presenting to the world the excellency of that faith which was so precious to him. His funeral was attended by the writer in the Dutch Reformed Church in Port Jackson, assisted in the services by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Voorhees. May the consolations of the gospel be the rich inheritance of all who are called to mourn.
J. N. P.

Christian Ambassador, Auburn NY, Sat. 6 Feb 1863

Death of Miss Julia A. Bellinger at the Age of 65 Years

Fort Plain, Oct 13.-Miss Julia A. Bellinger, aged 65 years, died at the home of her brother, Theron Bellinger, in this village, yesterday forenoon. About 18 months ago Miss Bellinger sustained a slight stroke of paralysis, and although never free from the effects of this illness, she had recovered sufficiently to be about and her death was not expected. She had been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walrath in this town of Thursday and was taken ill there. She was at once brought to her brother's home, where she gradually failed until the end. Death was due to hemorrhage of the brain. The deceased was born in this town and had always lived here. She was a daughter of the late Christian and Elvina Bellinger, the family being one of the oldest and best known in this section. She was a member of the Universalist Church and was held in high esteem and respect by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Besides the brother mentioned, Miss Bellinger is survived by one sister, Mrs. Asa Zimmerman, who lives in this town. A prayer service will be held from the late home on Sunday afternoon on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and funeral services will be held from the Catharine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, D.D., pastor of the local Universalist church, officiating. The interment will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Sunday Tribune, Utica NY, Sun. 14 Oct 1917

Mrs. Lewis E. Birk

Fort Plain-Mrs. Freeda P. Birk, 86, of 16 Reid St., wife of Lewis E. Birk, died Sept. 21 in her home.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of David and Sophia Graessel Ostrom. She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its choir, and the Fort Plain Chapter DAR.

Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Miss Margaret Birk, and a sister, Mrs. Frances Banner, Utica.

The funeral will be at 2 Tuesday from the Gray Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sun. 22 Sep 1968

RITES MONDAY FOR VICTIMS OF CAR CRASH

Fort Plain-A double funeral service will be at 2 Monday for Mr. and Mrs. Worthington S. Burns, Sand Hill Road, victims of an auto-truck crash on Route 80 near Van Hornesville, Thursday night.

The rites will be from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Mr. Burns was born in Herkimer in 1907. He came to this village many years ago and was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He was employed as a mechanic by the Fort Plain Motor Sales.

He leaves a son, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; a daughter, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; his mother, Mrs. Joseph Burns, Fort Plain; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Edelmeyer, Canajoharie, and Mrs. Kenneth Beck, Fort Plain.

Mrs. Ethel Burns was born in 1912 in Salt Springville. Besides her son and daughter she leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Cook, Fort Plain RD, and Mrs. Clifford Cook, Fort Plain; five brothers, Sidney Prime, Fort Plain RD; Emory Prime, Fultonville; Merrill Prime, Canajoharie; Herman and William Prime, both of Fort Plain.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 11 Sep 1965

Fort Plain-Joseph W. Burns, 80, of 26 Reid St., died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Fort Plain. He operated a jewelry store for several years. He retired several years ago. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah.

He leaves his wife, Lora Shoemaker Burns; a son, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; and two daughters, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; and (name omitted for privacy), Canajoharie.

The funeral will be at 2 Tuesday from the Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 3 Jul 1965

Ex-Farmer, Insurance Agent Dies

Fort Plain-George S. Cronkhite, 52, of RD 1, an insurance agent with the DeWitt C. Schultz Agency and a former farmer, died Saturday in his home.

He had been doctoring for a heart condition. He was forced to retire from farming in 1972 because of poor health.

He was born in the Town of Minden, son of Lynn J. and Jennie Casler Cronkhite. He was a graduate of Fort Plain Central School.

He was a fifth generation farmer on the family homestead in the Fordbush section of the town. He and his father were honored in 1968 by former Governor Nelson Rockefeller and presented with a farm plaque commemorating 100 years of continuous ownership.

He was secretary-treasurer of the Farmers Insurance Co., Minden and Mohawk Valley Cooperative Fire Insurance Co.

He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He was a member of the Fort Plain Masonic Lodge and the New York State and National Holsteins Association.

He was second vice president of the Fulton-Montgomery Fair Association and treasurer of the Otsego-Herkimer-Montgomery Holstein Co.

Besides his wife, the former Anna May Nellis, whom he married in 1944, he leaves two sons, (name omitted for privacy) and (name omitted for privacy), at home; a daughter (name omitted for privacy), at home, and his father.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Fordbush. Calling hours are today.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sun. 21 Sep 1975

Abram Devendorf Died This Morning

Former Fort Plain Postmaster Was Esteemed by Community

St. Johnsville. July 8.-Abram Devendorf, a well known resident of the town of Minden, died suddenly at 8 o'clock this morning from acute indigestion, an attack of which he suffered at 7 o'clock last evening. He was 77 years of age.

Mr. Devendorf was a representative citizen. The early part of his life was spent successfully in farming. He served as postmaster of Fort Plain for 8 years under President Roosevelt. Later he was engaged in the lumber business with the Zoller Lumber Company of Fort Plain. For the past few years he had spent the summers on the home farm and winters at Hotel Grant in Fort Plain. He was a member of the Universalist Church and also of the Minden grange. He is survived by his wife, one son Irving S. Devendorf and two grandchildren, Miss Algo [sic] and Harlan of Fort Plain.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon. 8 Jul 1918

Abram Devendorf, Former Fort Plain Postmaster, Dead

St. Johnsville. July 9.-Abram Devendorf, former postmaster of Fort Plain and one of the best known residents of the western section of Montgomery county, died suddenly yesterday at his farm in the town of Minden, opposite this village, on which he was born, at the age of 77 years. He was a highly respected citizen of sterling character and for many years has been one of the foremost Republicans of the section. He has for a long time passed his summers on the family farm in Minden and his winters in Fort Plain, where he made his home at Hotel Grant. For eight years Mr. Devendorf was postmaster at Fort Plain, being appointed by President Roosevelt. Later he was with the Zoller Lumber Company.

The late Mr. Devendorf was vice president of First National Bank of St. Johnsville and was a director of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Fort Plain.

Mr. Devendorf is survived by his wife, a son Irving N., and two grandchildren, Olga and Harlan, of St. Johnsville.

Albany Evening Journal, Albany NY, Tue. 9 Jul 1918

The funeral of the late Abram Devendorf will be held at his late home in the town of Minden on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. H. F. Moulton of the Church of the Messiah at Fort Plain officiating. The interment will be made in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Fordsbush.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 10 Jul 1918

DANIEL I. DEVOE, FORT PLAIN, DIES

Former Knit Goods Manufacturer, County Treasurer Dies

Fort Plain-Daniel I. Devoe, a former knit goods manufacturer of Fort Plain, died Sunday night about midnight at his home, Lydius street, aged 74 years. Mr. Devoe had not been in the best of health for some time past, but had been confined to his home for only about three weeks.

Daniel I. Devoe was born January 19, 1860 in the town of Warren, Herkimer County, a son of the late Daniel A. and Maris Snell Devoe. He was educated in the old Clinton Liberal Institute of Fort Plain, graduating in 1878 and later took a business course in the Rochester Commercial College. He came to Fort Plain in 1879 and took a position as clerk in the drug store conducted by Petit & Reid, but a year later went to Canajoharie, where he engaged in the drug business with John N. Snell. Returning to Fort Plain in 1885, he became a partner with [his brother-in-law] Walter F. Shumway in the drug business in March of that year. This partnership was continued until 1893, when Mr. Devoe sold his interest. In 1893 Mr. Devoe engaged in the manufacture of knit goods in the Verdon Building, Main Street. Later the Elwood Silk Mill on Upper Canal Street was purchased and the business removed there. It was incorporated in 1902 under the name of the Fort Plain Knitting Company and the firm was dissolved several years ago, Mr. Devoe retaining the mill building. He was president and general manager of the concern, which made an excellent line of knit goods for many years.

In politics Mr. Devoe was a Republican and served one term as treasurer of Montgomery County. He was always interested in public affairs of Fort Plain. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Universalist Church and at the time of his death was chairman of the board. He also was a member of Fort Plain Lodge 433, F. & A. M. and had served as master of the lodge for four years; Hiram Union Chapter 53, Royal Arch Masons; Knights Templar Commandery No. 26, Little Falls; Ziyara Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Utica; Mohawk Valley Lodge [??], Knights of Pythias, and Fort Plain Club.

[On] May 24, 1882 he was married to Agnes Shumway, who died January 8, 1915. On June 1, 1916 Mr. Devoe married Lillian A. Failing, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam L. Failing, who survives together with one daughter by his first marriage, Ethel, wife of E. Mercer Weiskotten of Utica; two sisters, Mrs. Frank W. Bauder, Fort Plain and Mrs. Charlotte Zoller, West Union, Iowa. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but services will probably be held Wednesday.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 27 Feb 1934

MRS. MABEL DIEFENDORF

Fort Plain-Mrs. Mabel Diefendorf, 67, widow of Victor Z. Diefendorf, died Wednesday night in the Fort Plain Nursing Home after a long illness.

She was born Aug. 3, 1892 in Fort Plain, daughter of Robert B. and Gertrude Marsh Lipe, and was a life resident of Fort Plain.

Mrs. Diefendorf was a graduate of Fort Plain High School and the old Oswego Normal School. She taught in Cleveland, N.Y. and Fort Plain.

In June, 1932, she was married to Victor Z. Diefendorf. He died several years ago.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its Chapin Club [and] Fort Plain Chapter, DAR.

She leaves a son, Alan; two stepsons, Robert and Fenton Diefendorf; a brother, Howard Lipe, all of Fort Plain; and a niece.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 22 Jul 1960

Transcribed on 5 Feb 2008 by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY

Mrs. S. Dillenback

Mrs. Mary M. Dillenback, 81, of 127 Canal Street, wife of Sherman Dillenback, died July 15 in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital where she had been taken earlier in the day.

She was born in the Town of Canajoharie, daughter of George and Rosina Coleman Minster, and moved to Fort Plain in 1913. She was married in 1917 in Fort Plain.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, and was a 50 year member and past matron of the Otsquato Chapter, OES.

She leaves her husband.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. Eastern Star services will be at 8 tomorrow in the funeral home.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 16 Jul 1968

Transcribed on 5 Feb 2008 by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY

He was born in the Town of Minden and had lived in Fort Plain since 1923. He had been employed by the Fort Plain Post Office for 48 years and when he retired in 1955 was deputy postmaster.

Mr. Dillenback was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and a 58-year member of Fort Plain Lodge F.& A.M. He had served as master of the lodge and also was a past grand steward of the grand lodge. He was a member of Hiram Union Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Canajoharie. He also had been active in Boy Scouts and had served as local treasurer of Troop 61 for many years.

In 1917 he married Mary Minster. She died in 1968.

He leaves a twin brother, Grant, Little Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Hudson , Ormond Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Anna Young, Penn Yan.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home with burial in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 4 Jul 1972

Clarence H. Duggleby, Retired Mailman, Dies

Fort Plain-Clarence H. Duggleby, 75, of 24 Washington St., a retired rural letter carrier, died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

He was born in the town of Warren, Herkimer County. He married Helen Hurlbut in 1945. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its board, a past master of the Fort Plain Masonic Lodge, Hiram Union Chapter, FAM Canajoharie; Little Falls Commandery, Ziyara Temple Utica; the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, and a former member of the Fort Plain Community Club.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain, and (name omitted for privacy), Ilion, and a sister, Mrs. Florence Klock, Geneva.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Grey Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, and the Rev. Albert Hotchkiss, a retired minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. A Masonic service will be at 8 tomorrow night.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 31 May 1965

FORT PLAIN.-Mrs. Ruth Zimmerman Failing, 80, RD 1, died yesterday at Canajoharie Nursing Home, where she had been living since May.

She was born in the town of Minden and in 1922 married Reuben Failing. She was a member of the Universalist Church.

She leaves her husband and a sister, Mrs. Carlton (Ethel) Byer of Fort Plain.

Services will be at 2 Monday from Grey Funeral Home with burial in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 15 Sep 1973

FORT PLAIN

Mrs. Catharine Flint, aged 75 years, died at the County Home near Fonda, where she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Smith, wife of the County Superintendent of Poor. The deceased was a resident of this town for many years and lived in the Hessville section. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late George F. Hufnail. She later married George Flint. For a couple of years past she had been living at Lykers and went to live with her daughter about two weeks ago. She had many friends who will hear of her death with regret. The survivors are two sons, Frank E. Hufnail of Fort Plain and John Hufnail of this town; one daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Smith, and one sister, Mrs. J. Adam Pickard of this village. The remains will be brought to Fort Plain and the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the home of her son, Frank E. Hufnail. The Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, pastor of the local Universalist church, will be the officiating clergyman. The body will be placed in the vault of the Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel and the interment will later be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Tue. 14 Mar 1916

Transcribed on 14 May 2008 by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY

Mrs. Alfred H. Freeman, aged about 53 years, a well known and greatly respected citizen of Fort Plain, died Friday afternoon at about 4 o'clock, after a long illness. Mrs. Freeman, long in poor health, had been able to be about until a short time ago. Her condition had been critical for the past two days. She was born in Richfield Springs, but for many years had resided in Fort Plain. She was a member of the Universalist Church, D.A.R., and Saturday afternoon Study Class of that village. She enjoyed a large friendship and will be greatly missed by residents generally. The survivors are her husband, one daughter, Miss Mildred Freeman, of that village, and two sisters, Mrs. Dutton of West Winfield and Mrs. William Conklin of Richfield Springs.

Richfield Springs Mercury, Richfield Springs NY, Thu. 27 Sep 1917

Mrs. Vivian Gros

Fort Plain-Mrs. Vivian Gros, 70, 18 Washington St., died Thursday in Little Falls Hospital shortly after being admitted.

She was born in Fort Plain and was a life resident of the village. She married D. Webster Gros in 1934. He died in 1968. She had been employed at the former Bailey Knitting Mill in Fort Plain. Later she worked for the Beech-Nut Co., Canajoharie and for the past 20 years had done domestic work in various homes in Fort Plain.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, the Chopin Club of the church, Fort Plain Fireman Auxiliary and the Fort Plain Senior Citizens.

She leaves a daughter, (name omitted for privacy) Fort Plain; a step-daughter (name omitted for privacy) of Wyncotte, Pa.; four brothers, Carlton and Walter Bowman, both of Fort Plain, Donald Bowman, Nelliston; Livingston (Jack) Bowman of Oak Hill; and a sister, Mrs. Helen Spraker, Canajoharie.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 8 May 1971

Fort Plain-Mrs. Harriet Harbster, 77, widow of Edwin Harbster, died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of Edward and Minnie Dillenbeck Miller. She was married to Mr. Harbster in 1901. Mr. Harbster died in 1932.

Mrs. Harbster lived in Fort Plain until 1950, when she moved to Sprakers to live with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Pitcher. She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah.

She leaves two other daughters, (name omitted for privacy) , Fort Plain, (name omitted for privacy), Sprakers; three sons, (name omitted for privacy) , Fort Plain, and (name omitted for privacy) , Daytona Beach, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Williams, Ilion.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 8 Dec 1962

MRS. CYMBELINE HOMKEY

Mrs. Cymbeline Homkey, 67, wife of William Homkey, Fort Plain RD 1, died yesterday in Canajoharie Nursing Home.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of Jason and Elsie Crane Bowman. She was a lifelong resident of this area. She was married in 1922 in Fort Plain.

Mrs. Homkey was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its Chapin Club.

Besides her husband she leaves four brothers, Livingston Bowman of Preston Hollow, Donald Bowman of Nelliston, Carlton and Walter Bowman, both of Fort Plain; and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Gros of Fort Plain and Mrs. Ellen Spraker of Canajoharie.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 5 Jul 1966

FORT PLAIN-Miss Laura M. Hufnail, 86, of 49 Center St., died Sunday in the Canajoharie Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since May 10.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of Frank and Viola Brookman Hufnail.

At one time she served as assistant town clerk and as a deputy county clerk under her father, Frank E. Hufnail, Sr. She also was once employed by Carhart's store, Fort Plain.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of Fort Plain, its Chapin Club, a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a 59 year member of Otsquago Eastern Star, and the Fort Plain D.A.R.

She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Timmerman, and Mrs. James (Edith) Kelly, both of Fort Plain; and one brother, Edward J. Hufnail, of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the residence at 49 Center St., Fort Plain. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with the Gray Funeral Home.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 24 Oct 1972

Mrs. Bessie M. King, 77, 37 Years in Fort Plain

FORT PLAIN-Mrs. Bessie M. King, 77, died July 5, 1957, at Fort Plain Convalescent Home where she had been a patient several weeks.

She was born Jan 22, 1890, in Charleston Four Corners, daughter of John and Amanda Campbell VanPatten. She was married to Chauncey King who died several years ago.

A resident of Fort Plain the past 37 years, she attended Fort Plain Universalist Church.

She leaves a son, Everett P. King of Fort Plain; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home here with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the local Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Rural Cemetery, Jordanville.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 5 Jul 1957

FORT PLAIN.

John H. Kyser, a former Resident.

Fort Plain, May 23.-John Henry Kyser aged 71 died at his home in Amsterdam yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock after a long illness. Mr. Kyser was a native of the town of Minden and resided in Fort Plain for a great many years, where he was well and popularly known. In politics he was a staunch Republican, but never cared to hold office. The deceased is survived by six sons, Elmer of Little Falls, Clark of Fort Plain, George of Nicholson Pa., Eugene of Schenectady, Howard of Amsterdam, James of Binghamton; and three daughters, Miss Carrie Kyser of Amsterdam, Mrs. Charles J. Lymiev[?] of this village and Mrs. James Fisher of Schenectady. Prayer will be said at his late home in Amsterdam on Thursday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock and the body will be brought to this village on the 2:07 New York Central train and the funeral held at 2:30 o'clock from the Catharine Nellis Memorial Chapel, the Rev. George A. Gay of the Universalist Church officiating. Interment in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, 23 May 1911

Mrs. Roy Lettis, 45, Beech-Nut Employee

FORT PLAIN-Mrs. Kathleen Swartz Lettis, 45, died Jan. 2, 1955 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alfred Arnold, Center St., this village.

She was born Sept. 26, 1909, in the town of Ephrata, daughter of Adam and May Grace Swartz. Until a year ago she was employed by the Beech-Nut Packing Co., Canajoharie. She attended the Universalist Church and was a member of its choir.

Surviving besides her husband, Roy Lettis, are a son, (name omitted for privacy), in the U.S. Army; her father, Adam Swartz, Fort Plain; three brothers, Harold and Strayer, both of Fort Plain, and Durwood, U.S. Navy on Guam; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Arnold and Mrs. Stanley Eckler, both of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 4 Jan 1955

Mrs. Anna Lord, 79, Services on Monday

NELLISTON-Mrs. Anna Lord, 79. widow of Edwin Lord, died July 25, 1957, at her home, 12 Berthold St., after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 4, 1877, in Nelliston, daughter of John and Mary Sterling Lasher, and was a lifelong resident of this village.

She was married in 1900, and her husband died Oct. 1, 1937.

Mrs. Lord attended the Fort Plain Universalist Church of the Messiah.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Van Vechten; a son, Edwin; a brother, Charles Lasher; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Temple and Miss Lilah Lasher; two grandsons, a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren, all of Nelliston.

The funeral will be from her home at 2:30 Monday, with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church, Fort Plain, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 27 Jul 1957

Mrs. J. M. Miller-

The death of Mrs. Jeanette MacKenzie Miller, widow of Jonas Miller, occurred at the home of her son, Irvin Miller, at Palatine Church yesterday afternoon after an illness of about two years. Mrs. Miller was born at Salisbury, Herkimer county, August 25, 1823, but practically all of her life was spent in the town of Minden and this vicinity. She was widely known and beloved by all with whom she was acquainted. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Universalist church in the town of Minden and its auxiliaries. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Otto Fox of San Diego, Cal., and two sons, Irvin Miller of Palatine Church [and] Alton Miller of Fordsbush. The body was removed from the home of Mr. Irvin Miller last night, in charge of funeral director H. S. Van Antwerp, to the Miller home at Fordsbush, where the funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Herbert F. Moulton, pastor of the Church of the Messiah at Fort Plain officiating. The interment will be made at the Mount Hope cemetery at Fordsbush.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 16 Oct 1918

MRS. GEORGE MYKEL

Fort Plain-Mrs. Elizabeth Mykel, 60, wife of George Mykel, died December 14, 1946 in her home in Nelliston after a long illness.

She was born in Utica Jan. 10, 1880, a daughter of Nicholas and Catherine May Kertell. She had been a resident of this vicinity for the past 22 years.

She was a member of the Dolgeville Universalist Church.

Surviving are her husband; one son, Stephen, Little Falls; five daughters, Ethel and Leona Mykel, Mrs. Homer Manclow, all of Nelliston; Mrs. Lela Moore [and] Miss Leta Mykel, Gloversville, and grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. C. A. Moulton, pastor of Dolgeville Universalist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon. 16 Dec 1946

MRS. SOPHIA OSTROM, NATIVE OF FORT PLAIN

Fort Plain-Mrs. Sophia Ostrom, 95, widow of David Ostrom, died Dec. 2, 1957, in the home of her daughter,Mrs. Frances Bannan, 1100 Park, Utica. She was born July 1, 1862 in Fort Plain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Glaessel. She had resided in Utica 38 years. At one time she had been employed in the Henry Martin Store, Utica.

Besides Mrs. Bannan, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. Lewis E. Birk, Fort Plain and a granddaughter, Miss Margaret Birk, Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from Gray Funeral Home here, the Rev. James Alcock, Universalist Church of the Messiah pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Wed. 4 Dec 1957

Mrs. A. E. Pardee, Led Fort Plain March of Dimes

Fort Plain- Mrs. Alma E. Pardee, 82, widow of Thomas J. Pardee, died Dec. 24, 1957, at her home on Willett St. after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 14, 1875, in Newark, N. Y., daughter of Horace and Harriett J. Clark Sidney. Mrs. Pardee was a former teacher at Newark and Fonda high schools and was interested in civic affairs.

She was affiliated with the Parent-Teacher Association and for 10 years was president of the Fort Plain Study Class. For four years she was head of the March of Dimes drive here. Mrs. Pardee had been a resident of Fort Plain for the past 50 years.

She leaves two sons, Donald C. Pardee of Cleveland, Ohio; Robert E. Pardee of Richland, Wash.; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Richard D. Emmett of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 today from the Gray Funeral Home, Willett St., with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 26 Dec 1957

Mrs. Elma A. Roof

Fort Plain-Mrs. Elma A. Roof, 84, died June 15, 1950 in the Ambridge Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for five weeks.

She was born Nov. 17, 1865 in the Town of Danube, daughter of Chancey and Elizabeth Failing DeLong. She had been a resident of Fort Plain for the past [28?] years.

She was the widow of Byron C. Roof. Mrs. Roof was a member of the Universalist Church here.

Surviving are two sons, Leo and Lester, Fort Plain; a brother, Charles DeLong, Niagara Falls; three sisters, Mrs. John Steenburgh and Miss Iva DeLong, Fort Plain, and Mrs. Mary Cramer, Yorkville; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one niece.

The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 16 Jun 1950

Lester Roof

FORT PLAIN-Lester Roof, 76, of 23 Willett St., former operator of the Byron Roof and Sons Feed Mill, died Tuesday in his home.

He was born in the Fiery Hill section of Herkimer County, son of Byron and Alma DeLong Roof, and attended local schools. He married Jennie Winnie in 1922.

Mr. Roof was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, the Knights of Pythias and the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department.

Besides his widow he leaves a daughter, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Friday from the Gray Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fort Plain cemetery this spring.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 22 Feb 1973

Death Claims Mary K. Smith at Fort Plain

Fort Plain, April 27-Mary Jane Keefler, 71, wife of Menzo D. Smith, died at her home here Saturday night after an illness of four months. The funeral will be held tomorrow with private services for relatives and friends at the home at 2 o'clock and at the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2:30. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. H. F. Moulton, pastor of the Universalist Church, will officiate.

Mrs. Smith was born here Nov. 13, 1854 and had always lived here. She was prominent in social affairs and her death is mourned by the village. She was a devout member of the Universalist Church and was associated with the American Legion Auxiliary.

She leaves her husband; three daughters, Mrs. M. D. Hall, Whitesboro; Mrs. Charles Steele, Bouckville; Mrs. Daniel Dahlen, Nelliston; one son, Dayton, Utica; a brother, Edward Keefler, Auburn; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon 27 Apr 1925

MRS. LELAND SNYDER

Fort Plain-Mrs. Ruth Snyder, 68, widow of Leland Snyder, died yesterday in her home in 150 Main St.

She was born in the Town of Danube, Herkimer County, daughter of George and Grace Johnson Bellinger. She was married to Mr. Snyder in 1912 and he died in 1949.

The couple resided in the Brookman's Corners section of the Town of Minden until 1945 when they came to Fort Plain. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. She leaves two daughters, Miss Lillian Snyder, Fort Plain; Mrs. Lester Zoller, RD 3; a son, Harland Snyder, RD 3; a sister, Mrs. Reed Van Allen, Little Falls RD 4; and a brother Leland Bellinger, Pompano Beach, Florida.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home, with Rev. Raymond Smith, Universalist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 7 Nov 1961

Donald H. Sponable

Fort Plain-Donald Harold Sponable, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sponable, Nelliston, died Mar. 7, 1948 in Homer Folts Hospital, Oneonta, where he had been a patient two weeks.

He was born in Utica Jan. 22, 1931. He was a member of the Universalist Church, Fort Plain Troop, Boy Scouts, and attended Fort Plain High School.

He leaves his parents; one sister, (name omitted for privacy), Nelliston; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fox Sponable, Nelliston; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wood, Fort Plain.

The body was brought to the Gray Funeral Home, Willett st., where services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Warren Lovejoy, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. The body will be placed in the vault of Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel for burial in the Spring in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 8 Mar 1948

John W. Sponable

Fort Plain-John Willard Sponable, 71, of 12 Orchard St., died yesterday in his business establishment on Stone Arabia Street in Nelliston.

He was born in the Town of Minden, son of John and Catherine Failing Sponable. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah of Fort Plain. Mr. Sponable, a former Syracusan, moved to the Fort Plain area in 1939 and since that time had operated a grill in the Fort Plain and Nelliston area.

He married Margaret Wood of Fort Plain in 1922. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, (name omitted for privacy) of Fort Plain, (name omitted for privacy) of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. Mary LaRoch of Syracuse; a brother, Ray of Thendara.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Gray Funeral Home with burial this spring in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 11 Jan 1971

Mrs. G. Steenburgh

Fort Plain-Mrs. Grace Steenburgh, 75, widow of John Steenburgh, died April 24, 1959 at the Fort Plain Nursing Home, after a long illness.

She was born April 4, 1884 in the Town of Danube, daughter of Chauncey and Elizabeth Failing DeLong. She moved to Fort Plain with her family in 1909 and had lived here since.

She was married to Mr. Steenburgh June 1, 1911. He died May 31, 1951.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, its Missionary Society, and Otsquago Chapter OES.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Goodrich; two grandsons, (names omitted for privacy); all of Fort Plain; a brother Charles DeLong of Niagara Falls.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Raymond M. Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

OES service will be held at 8 Sunday at the funeral home.

Daily Press, Utica, NY, Sat. 25 Apr 1959

Mrs. Halsey G. Steer

Death Occurred in Hospital in Utica

Fort Plain, July 28-Mrs. Halsey G. Steer of this village died yesterday afternoon at a hospital in Utica following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Steer had been in poor health for a long time and was recently taken to Utica, where she underwent an operation in hopes of bettering her condition. She gradually failed until the end came yesterday afternoon at about 3:30 o'clock. The deceased was born at Seneca Falls and came to Fort Plain several years ago, and since locating here has made a host of friends who will sincerely regret her death. She was a member of the Universalist Church and always took an interest in the work of that organization. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Miss Harriett Steer of this village; two sisters, Mrs. B. E. Shields of Pine Bluff, Ark. and Miss Frances Short of Chicago, Ill.; also three brothers, Fred Short of Springfield, Mo., Edward Short of Topeka, Kan., and Harry Short of Kansas City. The funeral will be held from the late home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Mouton, D.D., pastor of the local Universalist church, officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 28 Jul 1916

MRS. NELLIE R. STICHT

Fort Plain-Mrs. Nellie Roof Sticht, 82, widow of Frank H. Sticht, died yesterday in her home at 15 Home St. after a long illness.

She was born in the Town of Minden, May 25, 1877, daughter of John A. and Emily Geesler Roof. She had lived in this village for more than 50 years.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, Fort Plain Chapter DAR and Otsquago Chapter OES of which she was past grand warder.

She leaves a daughter, Miss Catherine Sticht of Fort Plain; a brother, John Roof of Messina; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Gray Funeral home, the Rev. Raymond M. Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

The Eastern Star will hold rites at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 23 Nov 1959

Guy Stone

Fort Plain-Guy Stone, 83, of 54 Division Street, a a lifelong resident of Fort Plain, died yesterday in Amsterdam.

He was born in Fort Plain, son of Eugene and Ida Hale Stone.

Mr. Stone was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He once was employed at Ditto's Grill here.

Mr. Stone married Grace Sparks. She died in 1955.

He leaves a daughter, Mrs. H. Gordon Berry, Northville.

The funeral will be at 1:30 Saturday from Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 2 Feb 1962

Mrs. George Thurwood

Fort Plain-Mrs. Mae Moyer Thurwood, 76, of 29 Center St., life resident of this village, died yesterday in her home after a heart attack.

She was born Oct. 11, 1884 in Fort Plain, daughter of Andrew H. and Alice Lipe Moyer. She was married to George H. Thurwood. [She] was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, Chapin Cub, and Otsquago Chapter, OES.

Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Miss Evelyn Thurwood, Fort Plain; a niece, Mrs. John Crego; and two cousins, Ralph and Raymond Moyer.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond M. Smith, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. The OES Chapter will conduct memorial services at 8 tomorrow night.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 30 Nov 1960

Willis G. Tunnicliff

Canajoharie-Willis G. Tunnicliff, 85, died Mar. 11, 1942 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. Walter Rathbun, 34 Walnut.

He was born in Springfield Center, son of George and Maria White Tunnicliff. He was a lifelong member of Richfield Springs Masonic Lodge and a member of the Little Falls Commandery and Ziyara Shrine, Utica.

He attended the Universalist Church in Springfield Center where, for many years, he owned and operated a hotel. He came to Canajpharie 19 years ago.

His daughter is the only immediate survivor.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. in Houghtaling's Funeral Home, the Rev. Herman S. Vesper, St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Springfield Center Cemetery in the spring.

Utica Observer, Utica NY, Fri. 13 Mar 1942

Mrs. Margaret Uhlman, 89, After 4-Week Illness

Mrs. Margaret Uhlman, 89, died Feb. 12, 1957 at her home, Maple Hill Road, town of Canajoharie, after an illness of four weeks.

She was born June 24, 1867, in Middlefield, a daughter of Levi and Sally [F__?] Winnie. Her husband, Charles Uhlman, died several years ago.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Eva Kougher of Fort Plain; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Swartz Funeral Home here with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah [in Fort Plain], officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 14 Feb 1957

Mrs. Cora M. Walter

Fort Plain-Mrs. Cora M. Walter, formerly of 171 Main Street, died Saturday in the Woodside Hall Nursing Home, Cooperstown.

She was born in Stark, a daughter of Charles and Martha Ward, and lived in the Town of Minden most of her life. She was married to Chauncy Moyer. He died in 1945. In 1950 she was married to Martin Walter. He died in 1965.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and was a 50-year member of the Frey's Bush Grange.

She leaves a son, (name omitted for privacy), Cooperstown, and a daughter, (name omitted for privacy), Hollyhill, Fla.

The funeral will be at 10 tomorrow from the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 31 Jul 1972

THE FOLLOWING OBITS ARE SEPARATE FROM THE COLLECTION ABOVE.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, March 23, 1904

NELLISTON MAN DEAD IN BED

Injuries Received by Charles Smith a Few Days Ago Proved Fatal

Fort Plain, March 23.- Charles Smith, a native of the village of Nelliston, was found dead in bed at his home in that village this morning. Mr. Smith, white at work a few days ago, fell and injured his side quite severely. Two ribs were fractured. It was not thought that he was seriously injured. He is a brother of John Smith of this village and was about 46/48(?) years of age.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, December 7, 1904

MRS. CHARLES HINAMAN

Her Death Occurred at Home in Nelliston.

Fort Plain, Dec. 7.- Mrs. Maria Ehle Hinaman, relict of the late Charles Hinaman, died at her home in Nelliston yesterday at the advanced age of 84 years. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Luft of Nelliston. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at 2 p. m., the Rev. Thomas J. Farmer of Tufts College officiating.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, August 13, 1902

Fort Plain, Aug. 13-

M. W. Mowrey Dead

M. W. Mowrey, after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever, died at his home in Wagner's Hollow yesterday, aged 48 years. The deceased had been for many years an extensive manufacturer of paper board, and as a business man and citizen he was highly thought of and esteemed. He was an honored member of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias, under the auspices of which the funeral will be held from his late home Friday at 1 o'clock. The remains will be brought to Fort Plain for burial and will be met at Nelliston by Mohawk Valley Lodge, K. of P., who will escort the body to the cemetery.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, August 15, 1902

FORT PLAIN.

AGED RESIDENTS HAVE PASSED AWAY

Death of Mrs. William Herdman and Miss Margaret Dillenbeck.

Fort Plain, Aug. 15.- The death of Mrs. William Herdman, aged 73/78(?) years, which occurred at her home in this village yesterday morning, taken away from loving relatives and friends a lady highly respected. She was a prominent member of the M. E. Church of Fort Plain, and in many respects in her religion very enthusiastic and earnest. She is survived by her husband. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and will be conducted by the Rev. J. C. Russum, her pastor. The remains will be placed in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Mrs. Margaret Dillenbeck.

The death of Miss Margaret Dillenbeck, a respected citizen of Fort Plain for nearly a life time, occurred at her home in Fort Plain yesterday, after a brief illness, aged 81 years. The deceased is survived by one brother, Alexander. The funeral was held from the house to-day at 2 o'clock, the Rev. A. S. Yantes of the Universalist Church officiating.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, September 29, 1903

Fort Plain.

The funeral of Mrs. Albert Diefendorf will be held from the house Thursday at 12 o'clock and from the Universalist Church at 1 o'clock, the Rev. S. D. Butler will officiated.

2/11/09   From the Richfield Springs Mercury, December 20, 1928

Springfield.

Arthur Mallette received the sad sad news of the death of his uncle, Dayton Mallette, at Buel, N. Y. His death was caused by a fall while at work.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tietgen and Arthur Mallette attended the funeral of their uncle, Dayton Mallette, at Ames, on Sunday afternoon.

2/11/09   From the Richfield Springs Daily, July 7, 1892

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, February 22, 1909

St. Johnsville, Feb. 22

Mrs. Katherine Groff Storms, widow of the late Daniel J. Storms, died at her home on West Main street yesterday morning of heart failure resulting from pneumonia. Mrs. Storms who was almost a life long resident of St. Johnsville, was born at Crum Creek and was __ years of age. She was a devout member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church of St. Johnsville. Mrs. Storms is survived by two sons, Fred D. of St. Johnsville and Arthur J. of Rockford, Ill.; also three daughters, Mrs. M. L. Lewis of Nyack, Mrs. J. M. Bently of Owasso, Mich., and Miss Ella Storms of St. Johnsville. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the REv. W. A. Haven officiating.

2/11/09   From the Albany Evening Journal, unknown date 1915

Canajoharie - James Smith, 19, of Palatine Bridge, was found hanging from a barn rafter yesterday.

2/11/09   From The Monroe County Mail, December 26, 1918 (Fairport NY)

Frank Ellithorp.

Frank Ellithorp, who boarded at the home of Frank Schrader on South avenue, died at the Hanemann (sic) Hospital in Rochester Thursday, aged thirty-seven years.

Mr. Ellithorp was taken with influenza the previous Friday, and on Wednesday was taken to the hospital, as the disease had developed into pneumonia. He had been employed at the Douglas Packing Company's factory, for the past ten years. His home before coming to Fairport, was at Canajoharie.

Near surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs. Sarah J. Ellithorp; sister, Oriole Ellithorp, and a brother, Wilmer Ellithorp, all of Palatine Bridge; and a brother, Perlia B. Ellithorp of Rochester. Burial was from the family home Palatine Bridge, Saturday.

2/11/09   From the Utica Weekly Herald, April 16, 1878

John Frederick's Suicide.

Brockett's Bridge, April 15.- John Frederick, a native of Germany, and an old resident of the town of Oppenheim, Fulton county, was buried yesterday. He committed suicide at his residence, about three miles from this village, Friday night, by taking a dose of rat poison. Wednesday he came down here and went into the store of General Spofford and wanted to purchase a revolver, but J. C. Spofford, who was then waiting on the customers, refused to sell it to him, as he thought he was hardly in his right mind. He then proceeded in the direction of Little Falls, where it is supposed he procured the poison, which he took on some bread and butter in the presence of his wife, and died shortly afterwards. This was his second attempt.

2/11/09   From the Utica Weekly Herald, November 12, 1878

Canajoharie, Nov. 7.- William A. Seeber, aged 72 years, a very old resident of this town, died Monday. He was a man honored and respected by all.

Morcan/Morgan L. Grey, about thirty years ago one of our most enterprising merchants, died in New York, on Thursday, at the ripe old age of about 64.

Lutton, the man who lost a leg at the fire in Green's mills, Amsterdam, died from the effects of the injuries.

2/11/09   From the Utica Weekly Herald, January 15, 1878

Fonda, Jan. 11

John Young, aged 68, the "original wringer man," died suddenly in his stable of heart disease, at his home near Amsterdam, Friday. He was the inventor of the elastic rolls used in washing and wringing machines, from which fortunes have been made, but Young only a small sum out of his invention.

Lots more obits on the Obits Bulletin Board Part 17.

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