Montgomery County, NY Deaths
from
Universalist Sources
Compiled by Karen E. Dau
Readers need to be aware that a given date may represent either a death or a funeral, and it may
not be possible to determine which event is indicated. All sources are from NY state. Information
in brackets [ ] has been supplied by the contributor to assist in research. Abstracted and
contributed by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY, Archivist of the New York State Convention of Universalists.
ABRAMS. In Burtonsville on 27 Oct 1854 of heart disease, Catharine Cordelia Abrams, age 11 years and 9 months. Funeral by Rev. F.B. P[eck]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 17 Feb 1855)
ALLEN. In Bradford, Connecticut on 29 Dec 1861, Joel Allen, age 81 years and 6 months. A native of Connecticut; lived in Vermont briefly, then in Fort Plain, NY. About 15 years before his death he returned to Connecticut to live with a son. Interment in Fort Plain, where a daughter purchased a lot in the cemetery and had her mother's remains removed there to be re-buried beside those of her father. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 25 Jan 1862)
BACKUS. In Amsterdam on 26 Dec 1837, Ruth Backus, age 74. Wife of Absalom Backus, deceased. Funeral the following Sunday in the Universalist meeting house by Rev. [Maxcy B.] Newell at her previous request. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 16 Feb 1838)
BAKER. At Fort Plain on 29 Aug, Abbie S. Baker, age 19 years, 1 month, and 5 days. Only daughter of Rev. H. H. and Mrs. Baker. Funeral Thu 1 Sep by Rev. [S. R.] Ward of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co.]. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 17 Sep 1864)
BATES. In St. Johnsville on 7 Apr, Amanda Bates, age 38 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Wife of James Bates and mother of a son and 3 daughters. Funeral 9th. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 4 Jun 1859)
BELDING. In Port Jackson, town of Florida on 8 Jan, Rev. Henry Belding, age 62 years and 10 months. A [Universalist] minister for many years; was first settled in Gloucester, Massachusetts; later in Braman's Corners, Clarksville and Fort Plain NY. Had left the ministry about 20 years previously on account of physical disability. Funeral in the Dutch Reformed Church at Port Jackson by Rev. J. N. P. [Universalist], assisted by Rev. Voorhees, pastor. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 6 and 13 Feb 1864)
BELLINGER. In Minden on 17 Jan of consumption, Margaret Bellinger, age 19. Survived by her mother. Funeral in the Ford's Bush church by Rev. G. W. S. [George W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 21 Feb 1857)
BENNETT. In Glen on Wednesday the 14th inst. of consumption, Lydia Maria Bennett, age 16. Funeral 16th, probably by Rev. G[eorge] W. Skinner, who wrote the obituary. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 24 May 1856)
BERZEI. In Mindenville on 18 Dec 1864 of diphtheretic croup, Clark Berzei, age 9 years and 1 month. Son of Moses and Sarah Berzei. Also survived by one sibling. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 18 Feb 1865)
BLISS. In Florida on 17 Apr, Marall Bliss, age 84. Wife of Levi Bliss, deceased. She lived in the home of Fayette Peck. Funeral 19th by Rev. J. J. M.; interment 20th in Johnsville. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 11 May 1867)
BLISS. In Fort Plain on 14 Mar, Ruby Ann Bliss, age 56. Wife of the late John S. Bliss. Survived by children and an only brother and sister. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 19 Apr 1862)
BOWEN. In Fort Plain at the home of her [parents] on 13 Apr, Kate E. Bowen, age 31. Daughter of Solomon and Eve Bowen. Funeral Sunday the 17th. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 4 Jun 1859)
BOWEN. In Fort Plain on the 5th inst., Solomon Bowen, age 61. Owner of Bowen's Hotel. Funeral Sunday the 8th by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner of Utica. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 28 Oct 1865)
BROCKWAY. In Florida on 1 Dec, Ephriam Brockway, age 84. A Universalist for over 60 years. Funeral Sunday 3 Dec by Rev. M. B. Newell at his previous request. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 22 Dec 1837)
BROWNE. In Nashua, New Hampshire on 13 Jun of consumption, Harriet Browne, age 31 years, 1 month and 21 days. Wife of Rev. Lewis C. Browne and daughter of Jacob Hand of Fort Plain, NY. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 27 Jun 1845)
BURNHAM. In St. Johnsville on 8 Oct of bilious fever, Dudley Burnham. Survived by his wife and 4 children. Funeral 9th in Casselsville by Rev. J. D. H[icks]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 10 Dec 1841)
CASLER. In Fort Plain on the 31st ult., David Casler, age 60. A member of the Universalist church in Fort Plain. Funeral the following Sunday in the church by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 22 Aug 1857)
CASLER. In Fort Plain on 3 Aug, Delia Casler, age 57. Wife of David Casler, who died 3 days earlier. A member of the Universalist church in Fort Plain. Funeral the following Wed. in the church by Rev. D. S. [Dolphus Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 22 Aug 1857)
CHAPMAN. In Canajoharie on 10 Sep, Heman S. Chapman. Survived by his wife and siblings. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 29 Oct 1864)
COOK. In Fort Plain on the 25th ult. after an illness of several weeks, Delia Cook, age 34. Wife of Henry Cook Esq. and mother of six. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 20 Sep 1834)
COOK. In Fort Plain on 23 Jan of consumption, George Cook, age 39. Funeral 25th by Rev. H[enry] B. Soule. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Feb 1840)
COOK. In Fords Bush on 24 May, Samuel Cook, age 76. One of the first settlers of Minden and had lived there half a century. Survived by his wife and a large family. Funeral 28th in the Fords Bush church by Rev. G. W. S. [George W. Skinner], assisted by Rev. W. G. Anderson and Rev. Hemperly, Lutheran. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 7 Jun 1856)
COSBY. In Florida on 25 Jun, John E. Cosby, age 28 years and 9 months. "This young man, who was of steady and most exemplary habits, committed suicide, by hanging himself with his handkerchief, in his bedroom. The cause for his committing the act of self-destruction is unknown." Funeral by F. B. Peck; interment according to Odd Fellows rites. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 14 Jul 1855)
COUNTRYMAN. At Fort Fisher on 15 Jan, Jadua Countryman, age 24. Only son of Moses Countryman of St. Johnsville, NY. Enlisted in Co. B, 115th Reg. in Aug 1862. Taken prisoner at Harper's Ferrry in Sep and exchanged in Nov. Killed when Fort Fisher was blown up; his body was never recovered. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 13 May 1865)
DAVIS. In Florida on 28 Jan, Ezra Davis, age 21 years and 8 months. Eldest son of Elias C. and Juliann Davis. "He was in the employ of Mr. Cornelius Van Horn, and as they were watering their horses, Mr. Davis coming up behind one of them, was kicked, the sharp cork of the horse's shoe penetrating the skull, afflicting a most shocking wound. He lingered some five days in great pain, and but a few moments of the time sensible of his situation." Also survived by his brothers. Funeral by Rev. F. B. Peck. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 17 Feb 1855)
DAVIS. In Canajoharie on 22 Sep 1849, Miss Minerva Davis, age 24. "The friends of our cause in this place... could but ill afford to lose such a member out of their little circle, as was Sister Davis." (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, New York, 5 Oct 1849)
DAVIS. At Ford's Bush on Fri 28 Jul, Peter Davis, age 80 years and 9 months. Moved there from Kinderhook 62 years previously. Engaged in agricultural pursuits. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 30 Sep 1865)
DEVENDORF. Near Fort Plain on 2 Feb, Henry S. Devendorf, age 77. A lifelong Universalist. Funeral 4th by Rev. Chas. F. Lee of Utica; interment at "his old home in the far West" [possibly Delevan, Wisconsin where his wife Elizabeth had died on 20 May 1860]. (Christian Leader, Utica, 11 Apr 1874)
DEVOE. In Caughnawaga [Fonda] on 21 Apr, Deborah DeVoe, age 47. Wife of Wm. H. DeVoe. A member of the Dutch Reformed church. "A few days before she [died], she requested the writer of this article to compose a verse to accompany her epitaph." (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 7 May 1831)
DEVOE. In Fultonville on the 21st ultimo of consumption, Hamilton A. DeVoe, age 26. Survived by his wife. Funeral by Rev. Van Horne of the Reformed Dutch church; interment at Caughnawaga [Fonda]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 7 May 1831)
DEVOE. In Canajoharie on the 3rd inst. of scarlet fever, Ida M. DeVoe, age 2 years and 1 month. Youngest child of Daniel A. and Maria DeVoe. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 19 Mar 1864)
DEY. In Fort Plain on 15 Dec 1836, Susan Dey, age 40. Wife of Stephen B. Dey. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Jan 1837)
DEYOE. In Minden on 15 Jan of cons., Emmet Deyoe, age 28 years, 8 months and 1 day. A nephew of John W. Deyoe, who died 17 Dec 1875. (Christian Leader, Utica, 29 Jan 1876)
DEYOE. In Minden on 17 Dec 1875, John W. Deyoe, age 54 years, 10 months and 29 days. Funeral in the Universalist church by Rev. J. H. Ballou. (Christian Leader, Utica, 29 Jan 1876)
DIEFENDORF. In Minden on the 13th inst., Farley Diefendorf, age 26. Son of Solomon Diefendorf. Also survived by his wife. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Oct 1836)
DYGERT. In Canajoharie on 14 Mar, William Henry Dygert, age 7 months. Son of George and Lucy Ann Dygert. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 11 Apr 1837)
EACKER. In Woodland, Carroll Co. Illinois on 23 Jun, John I. Eacker, age 77. Born in Canajoharie, NY; established himself in 1822 as a merchant in Litchfield, NY. In 1836 moved to Sheridan, Chautauqua Co.; settled in the West in 1854. A long time Universalist. Survived by his wife and 4 or 5 sons. Interment in Mt. Carroll Cem. (Christian Leader, Utica, 11 Aug 1877)
EATON. In Charleston on 12 Nov 1854 of dropsy, Isaac Eaton, age 68. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 17 Feb 1855)
EATON. In Burton[s]ville on 15 May, Mary B. Eaton, age 1 year and 5 months. Daughter of Lewis and Louisa Eaton. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 8 Nov 1862)
EHLE. In Fort Plain on 5 Dec, Miss Kate Ehle, age 28. (Christian Leader, Utica, 19 Dec 1874)
EHLE. In Fort Plain on the 1st inst., Peter W. Ehle, age 48. Funeral by Rev. J. Boden. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 20 Aug 1836)
FANCHER. In Florida on 12 Jan of inflammation of the bowels, Orrin H. Fancher, age 20 years, 5 months and 4 days. Funeral 15th by F. B. Peck at his previous request. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 20 Feb 1858)
FARLEY. In Canajoharie on 8 Mar, Alfred Barry Farley, age 15 years and 7 months. Son of T. B. Farley. Survived by his parents, brothers, a sister. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 19 Apr 1862)
GARDENIER. In Fultonville on the 7th ult. of consumption, Eliza C. Gardenier, age 21. Daughter of R. Davis. Her first husband, Hamilton DeVoe, died soon after their marriage, then their infant child died. Only a few months after her second marriage she contracted consumption. Obit written 21 Jun 1832 in Amsterdam by Rev. R. O. W[illiams]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Jul 1832)
GREEN. In St. Johnsville on 9 Nov of consumption, Julia M. Green, age 25 years, 9 months and 11 days. Wife of Felix Green and mother of one child. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 16 Dec 1865)
HALL. In Charleston on 7 Apr, Elmer D. Hall, age 1 year and 11 days. Only child of Danforth and Lavina Hall. (Christian Leader, Utica, 13 May 1876)
HANN. In Mindenville on 14 Sep, Mrs. Ann Eliza Hann, age 41 years, 7 months and 17 days. Wife of Rolin Hann and mother of seven. An active member of the Mindenville Universalist Society. Funeral 16 Sep by Rev. W. G. Anderson, by her previous request, assisted by Revs. J[ohn] D. Hicks and M[axcey] B. Newell. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, New York, 27 Sep 1850)
HATCH. In Florida on 27 Oct, Ruby Hatch, age 74. Predeceased by her husband. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 8 Nov 1862)
HAWN. In Minden on the 31st ult. of consumption, Elizabeth Hawn, age 75. Predeceased by her husband. Funeral two days later by the Editor [Rev. Dolphus Skinner] at her previous request. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 17 Mar 1848)
HEALY. In St. Johnsville at the home of her brother-in-law Moses Davis, Miss Betsey Healy, age 36 years, 2 months and 10 days. Formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 May 1837)
HEWETT. In Burton[s]ville on 19 May, Eliza Hewett, age 73. Wife of Chauncey Hewett. A lifelong Universalist. Funeral 18th by Rev. J. J. M. (Christian Leader, Utica, 12 Jul 1873)
HILLS. In Fort Plain on 26 Jan, Phalinda Hills, age 70. Wife of Samuel Hills and a mother. Funeral 28th by Rev. H[enry] B. Soule. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Feb 1840)
HULSER. In Frankfort, Herkimer Co. on 8 May, Abigail Hulser, age 92. Wife of Caspar Hulser, age 93. Born near Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., where she was married in 1807. After living there about 7 years she and her husband moved to Oswego Co., where they lived for about 15 years, then in 1826 they came to Frankfort. Funeral 10th by Rev. T. D. C. [Theodore D. Cook]. (Christian Leader, Utica, 27 May 1876)
JEFFERYS. At Port Jackson on 27 Aug, ___ Jefferys, age 10. Son of D. W. and Hester Jefferys. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 8 Sep 1848)
KELLER. In Minden on 25 Mar, Nancy Keller, age 30 years, 6 months and 14 days. Wife of Isaac P. Keller Esq. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 23 May 1845)
KENNEDY. In Broadalbin on the 10th inst., John Kennedy, age 82. A Universalist for 30 years; he requested that a Universalist deliver his funeral sermon. Survived by his wife and several children. Funeral by Rev. R. O. W[illiams]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 2 Jul 1831)
KING. In Fultonville on the 8th inst., James Stevens King, age 20 years and 8 days. Eldest son of James Simpson King. Had been afflicted for 3 years with bronchitis, which eventually terminated in consumption. Also survived by his mother. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 22 Aug 1845)
KLOCK. In Fort Plain on the 9th inst. of consumption, Horatio Klock, age 28 years, 8 months and 28 days. Survived by his wife and 2 small children. Funeral 11th in the Universalist church. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 20 Apr 1861)
KNEELAND. In Florida on 17 Nov of scarlet fever, Amanda M. Kneeland, age 3 years and 11 months. Daughter of Ozias H. and Phebe J. Kneeland. Funeral by Rev. F. B. P[eck]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Dec 1856)
KNEELAND. In Charleston on 6 Nov, John Kneeland, age 82. Survived by "a widowed sister, two nieces, and a nephew, who inherit, by will, his estate." (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Dec 1856)
LIGHTHALL. In Ford's Bush on 8 Mar of dropsy, Elizabeth Lighthall, age 59 years and 13 days. Married to George Lighthall for 42 years. Mother of thirteen, 11 of whom were surviving, and grandmother of 16. "The funeral was rendered more affective than usual by four mutes (daughters), ... whose lively, poignant sorrow none could see and not feel." Funeral 10th in the Universalist church by Rev. A. B. G. [Aaron B. Grosh]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 27 Mar 1852)
LINDSAY. In Fort Plain on 28 Jun of dropsy, Robert Lindsay, age 68 years, 4 months and 26 days. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Jul 1837)
LIPE. In Fort Plain on the 4th inst., David Lipe, age 82. Survived by his wife and children. Funeral the following Sunday by Rev. A. B. G. [Aaron B. Grosh], assisted by the Rev. M. L. Schenck of the Reformed Dutch church. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 19 May 1855)
MALLETT. In Ames on 22 Apr, of consumption, Sally Mallett, age 40 years and 2 months. Wife of Roswell Mallett, and mother of a daughter and a son. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 28 Jun 1839)
MAXFIELD. In Minden on 27 Jan, Abner Maxfield. Infant son of Cornelius and Catharine Maxfield. Funeral 29th by Rev. H[enry] B. Soule. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Feb 1840)
MAXFIELD. In Minden on the 9th inst., Andrew Maxfield, age 2 years, 1 month and 13 days. Son of Cornelius Maxfield. Funeral by Rev. J. D. Hicks. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Aug 1843)
MAXFIELD. In Minden at her father's home on 31 Dec 1842, Mrs. Catharine Maxfield, age 27. Also survived by her husband and 3 children. Funeral 3 Jan 1843 by Rev. A. C. Barray. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 31 Mar 1843)
MAYER. In Minden at her brother Daniel Mayer's home on 29 Oct, Miss Nancy Mayer, age 57 years, 5 months and 14 days. Funeral 31st in the Universalist church at Ford's Bush by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 9 Dec 1865)
MEARS. In Fultonville on 15 Mar, Caroline F. Mears, age [26?]. Wife of Wm. A. Mears. And on 25 Jul, their son Charles H. Mears, age 3. And on 21 Aug, their only remaining child, William R. Mears, age about 11 months. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 12 Sep 1845)
MOYER. In Minden on the 27th ult., John I. Moyer, age about 48. Survived by his wife, 5 children, his mother. Funeral Wed the 30th ult. "in the adjoining school house." (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 10 May 1856)
MOYER. In Minden on 13 Mar of cancer, Mrs. Lany Moyer, age 82 years, 3 months and 24 days. Funeral by Rev. G. W. S. [Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Apr 1857)
MOYER. In Minden on 14 Sep, Nancy Moyer, age 59 years, 9 months and 23 days. Wife of Nicholas Moyer. Funeral 16th at the home by Rev. A. B. G. [Aaron B. Grosh], assisted by Rev. S. Crosby. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 14 Oct 1854)
MOYER. In Minden on the 28th ult. of apoplexy, Peter Moyer, age 55. A long-time believer in Universalism. Survived by his wife, 3 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral the 1st inst. by the Editor [Rev. Dolphus Skinner]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 10 Mar 1832)
PECK. In St. Johnsville on 18 Aug, Calvin Ransom Peck, age 42. Died of injuries sustained when his team of horses ran away. Survived by his wife, 2 children, parents, one sister, and one brother. Funeral by Rev. H. R. Nye of Brooklyn. (Christian Leader, Utica, 9 Sep 1876)
PECK. In Florida on 27 Jan, James Peck, age 26. Son of Elihu Peck. Served 3 years in the war. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 23 Feb 1867)
PERRIGO. In Ames on the 18th ult., after an illness of 9 days, Caroline Perrigo, age 24. Wife of John Perrigo and mother of one infant son. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 9 Jan 1836)
PETTEN. In Minden on Fri 12 Oct, Caroline Petten, age 18 years, 3 months and 5 days. Daughter of Abraham and Catharine Petten. Also survived by a brother. Funeral 14th in the Universalist church at Ford's Bush by Rev. W. G. Anderson. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, New York, 9 Nov 1849)
RAMSER. In Amsterdam on 9 Aug, Mrs. Deborah Ramser, age 93. A long-time Lutheran but she accepted Universalist teachings. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Aug 1843)
REESE. In Glen on 28 Oct 1826, Polly Reese, age about 20, of West Mendon, Monroe Co. Sister of Rev. W[illiam] I. Reese. (Gospel Advocate, Buffalo, 6 Jan 1827)
REESE. In Buffalo on 6 Sep of cholera, Rev. William I. Reese, age 34. Pastor of the Universal Restorationist Society; had lived in Buffalo for only 4 months, since the spring of 1834. Had been caring for the sick during an epidemic when he was struck down. Born in Charlestown, Montgomery Co., NY on 25 Dec 1799. Converted to Universalism in 1823 and received a Letter of Fellowship from the (then) Western Association of Universalists in 1824. Lived in Portland, Maine for two years, then in Bloomfield, Ontario Co. Survived by his 2nd wife and one child from each marriage [William Satterlee Reese and Charles B. Reese, respectively]. Funeral 7th by Rev. Kneeland Townsend, who wrote the obit on 8 Sep in Buffalo. (Herald of Truth, Geneva, 13 Sep 1834 and Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 20 Sep 1834). [Compiler's note: He was married first on 13 Oct 1827 to Sarah, daughter of Wm. Satterlee of West Mendon, NY per the Gospel Advocate and Impartial Investigator, Auburn, 20 Oct 1827, and second in Auburn NY on 22 May 1830 to Maria Satterlee, sister of Sarah, per the Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 12 Jun 1830. Maria survived him.]
SANDERS. In Fort Plain on the 1st inst., Elizabeth Ann Sanders, age 4 years and 7 months. Daughter of Solomon and Margaret Sanders. Funeral 2nd. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 18 Apr 1835)
SANDERS. In [Minden? hard to read] Montgomery Co. on Sun 10 Mar, Mrs. Nancy Sanders, age about 78. A member of the Ford's Bush [Universalist] Society. Survived by her husband and family. Funeral by Rev. Geo. W. Skinner, assisted by Rev.'s N[elson] Snell of Lockport [Niagara Co.] and C. E. Hewes [of Hamilton, Madison Co.]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 20 Apr 1861)
SCOUTEN. In Fort Plain on 3 Jul, ___ Scouten, age 2 months and 23 days. Infant daughter of Daniel Scouten. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Jul 1837)
SEARL[E]. In Fort Plain on 22 Mar, ___ Searl[e], age 7 weeks. Infant son of J. C. Searl[e]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 11 Apr 1837)
SEARLE. In Fort Plain on 3 Jul, William Searle, age 2 years, 4 months and 14 days. Son of J. C. Searle Esq. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Jul 1837)
SHAW. In Fort Plain on 26 Jun, Martha Adelia Shaw, age 2 years and 9 months. Daughter of Dr. Wm. M. Shaw. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Jul 1837)
SIMMONS. In Root on 5 Nov, John Simmons, age 37, of Argusville [Schoharie Co.]. "Mr. S. started with his wife from his residence in Argusville, in a wagon drawn by a powerful and spirited horse, about 9 o'clock in the morning, to go to the house of Mr. Scott, the father-in-law, who had been dead about two hours, when within a hundred rods of the house, the horse took fright from a hog, and springing up suddenly from the road, threw Mr. Simmons from the carriage. One of his legs became entangled in the reins and he was dragged upon the ground, and dashed against the carriage and kicked by the horse, while it ran at full speed for about twenty rods; and the horse was stopped by the body of Mr. S. coming in contact with a post standing in the ground by the road side. He died within a few minutes..." A member of the Universalist Society at Argusville. Survived by his wife and 5 children. Obit by Rev. B. B. H. [Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 25 Nov 1854)
SMITH. In St. Johnsville on 2 Aug, Gabriel Smith. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 27 Aug 1853)
SMITH. In Mindenville on the 24th ult., Hannah Smith, age 1 year, 11 months and 6 days. Daughter of John H. and Elizabeth Smith. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, New York, 7 Sep 1849)
SNECK. At Ford's Bush on 7 Mar of consumption, Elizabeth Sneck, age 37 years, 10 months and 3 days. Wife of Jacob Sneck and mother of a daughter and a son. Funeral 9th by Rev. A. B. G. [Aaron B. Grosh]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 27 Mar 1852)
SNELL. At Ford's Bush in Minden on 27 Feb 1858, funeral of Mrs. ___ [Margaret] Snell. Wife of Conrad Snell and mother of Rev. Nelson Snell of Lockport [Niagara Co.]. From the journal of Rev. John Mather Austin.
SNELL. In Stone Arabia (Palatine) on 2 Feb 1834, Catharine Snell, age 4 years and 5 months. Daughter of William Snell. She fell from a chair. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 1 Mar 1834)
SNELL. In Minden on 23 Jan, Conrad Snell, age 84 years and 3 months. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 12 Mar 1864)
SNELL. In Minden on 31 Aug, Enos Snell, age 4 years, 2 months and 17 days. Son of Levi Snell. Funeral the following day by Rev. J. D. Hicks. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 27 Sep 1839)
SNELL. In Mindenville in Dec 1864, Etta Snell, age about 3. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 18 Feb 1865)
SNELL. In Palatine on 31 Jan, Maria Snell, age 40. Wife of Peter B. Snell, a brother of Rev. N[elson] Snell of Hudson. Mother of 8 children, the youngest six years old. Funeral 3d ult. in the Universalist church at Fort Plain by Rev. D. S. [Dolphus Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 3 Mar 1866)
SNYDER. In Minden on 11 Mar, Jacob G. Snyder, Esq., age 51. He was a Lutheran who was in sympathy with Universalist teachings. Funeral by Rev. A. C. B. [Alfred C. Barray, Universalist]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 5 May 1843)
SWART. At or near Port Jackson on 17 Sep, Alida Swart. Wife of John W. Swart. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Sep 1848)
THAYER. In Fort Plain on 11 Apr, Horace C. Thayer, age 34. A member and officer of the Universalist Society. Survived by his wife and family. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 23 May 1845)
THORNTON. In Fort Plain on 4 Jul, Ezekiel Thornton, age 28. Formerly of Cooperstown, Otsego Co. Died of injuries suffered in a fall from the Universalist church building under construction. Was the principal workman [supervisor] on that construction project and a member of the firm of Norton and Dell, contractors. A charter member of the Universalist Society in Cooperstown. His wife Maria was a member of the Methodist Episcopal order. They were married 6 years. Also survived by a son William, age 5, and a daughter age 17 months. Funeral by Rev. J[ob] Potter at his previous request. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 20 Jul 1833)
TIMMERMAN. At her home near Fort Plain, of heart disease, Adella E. Timmerman, age 15 years, 5 months and 20 days. Youngest daughter of David and Charlotte Timmerman. Funeral at the home on Easter Sunday, 5 Apr; interment in Fort Plain. (Christian Leader, Utica, 2 May 1874)
TIMMERMAN. In Minden on 29 Feb, Margaret Timmerman, age 84 years and 9 months. Wife of Adam Timmerman, deceased. A Universalist. Funeral the following Sunday. Obit by Rev. G. W. S. [Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 15 Mar 1856)
TIMMERMAN. In Minden on the 4th inst., Oliver Timmerman, age 4 years and 7 months. Son of Solomon and Maria Timmerman. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Oct 1834)
VALENTINE. In Fort Plain on 24 Apr, Helen Maria Valentine, age 6 months and 24 days. Daughter of Peter and Eliza Valentine. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 May 1837)
VALENTINE. In Fort Plain on 2 Oct, Peter Valentine, age 17 months. Son of Peter and Eliza Valentine. Funeral 4th by Rev. H. B. S. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 15 Nov 1839)
VALENTINE. In Canajoharie on the 22d ult., Julia Van Alstyne, age 13 months and 16 days. Daughter of Joshua and Jane Van Alstyne. Funeral the following Sunday at Fort Plain by Rev. J[oshua] Britton. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 16 Mar 1833)
VAN HORN. In Florida on 25 Sep 1854, Mary B. Van Horn. Infant daughter of John and Louisa Van Horn. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 17 Feb 1855)
VUNCK. In Charleston on 27 Nov of scarlet fever and inflammation of the lungs, Chauncey B. Vunck, age 4 years and 9 months. Son of Reuben and Sally A. Vunck. Funeral by Rev. F. P[eck]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Dec 1856)
WAGGONER. At Palatine Bridge on 21 Oct, Elizabeth Waggoner, age 22 years, 8 months and 2 days. Predeceased by her mother. Obituary by her brother Rev. W[m.] H. Waggoner. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 Nov and 4 Dec 1841)
WAGGONER. In Palatine on 3 Oct, Elsey Ann Waggoner, age 2 months and 6 days. Daughter of Oliver and Angeline Waggoner of Newville [Herkimer Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Oct 1836)
WAGGONER. At Palatine Bridge on 29 Aug of apoplexy, Katharine Waggoner, age 58 years, 1 month and 8 days. Wife of Peter Waggoner and mother of Rev. W[m.] H. Waggoner [Universalist]. A member of the Dutch Reformed church. Funeral 31st. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 17 Sep and 2 Oct 1841)
WALRADT. In Fort Plain on 4 Sep, Adam Walradt, age 5 months. Son of Abraham A. Waldradt. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Oct 1836)
WARNER. In Fort Plain on 20 Feb, John Warner, age about 70. Had spent nearly all his working career in the Fort Plain area. Had amassed considerable wealth during his last 7-8 years. His name was registered on the church bell as donor of $100 toward its purchase. Funeral the following Sunday by Rev. H. L. H. [Henry L. Haywood], assisted by Rev. C. H. Gardner of Duanesburg. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 9 Apr 1847)
WISON. In Ford's Bush (Minden) on 25 Oct, John Wison, Esq., age 57 years, 4 months and 20 days. Born on the farm where he died. Formerly of the Dutch Reformed faith. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral 27th by Rev. Job Potter [Universalist]. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 22 Dec 1848)
WOOD. In Fort Plain on the 12th inst., Emily Wood, age 50. Wife of E. W. Wood Esq. Funeral by Rev. Chas. W. Tomlinson, a family friend. (Christian Leader, Utica, 24 Apr 1875)
WOODWORTH. In Minden on the 31st ult., while visiting a friend, A. Woodworth, age 68, of Herkimer. Survived by his wife and a large family of sons and daughters. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, New York, 14 Sep 1849)
ZIMMERMAN. In Minden on 14 Feb, Eliza A. Zimmerman, age 25 years and 11 days. Daughter of David T. and Charlotte Zimmerman. Funeral 16th in the Universalist church at Fort Plain. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 1 Mar 1862)
ZOLLER. In Racine, Wisconsin on 27 Sep of cholera, Abraham Zoller, age 36 years, 4 months and 12 days. Formerly a member of the Universalist Societies at Ford's Bush, Minden, and Little Falls. He was a dry goods merchant at Ford's Bush and a dealer in books, drugs and medicines in Little Falls. Funeral in the Universalist church at Racine by Rev. A. C. Barray. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 28 Oct 1854)
ZOLLER. In Ford's Bush on 26 Nov, Elizabeth Zoller, age 13 years and 2 days. Funeral ‘Saturday" by Rev. G. W. S. [Geo. W. Skinner], assisted by Rev. Hemperly, Lutheran. Rev. Skinner, who wrote the obit, mentioned an amputation "the probabilities of which were adverse to a successful result, and under which she died." (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Dec 1856)
ZOLLER. In Minden on 8 Jun, Jacob V. Zoller, age 86. Predeceased by an only sister. Survived by his wife of over half a century and a large family. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 5 Dec 1863)
ZOLLER. In Minden on 16 Mar, John Zoller, age 72. "He was an independent, outspoken, plain-hearted man. He despised hypocrisy and deceits, and although some might have thought little of his sternness of character, more admitted his frankness and dignity of life." Survived by his wife and family. (Christian Ambassador, Aubrn, 19 Apr 1862)
ZOLLER. In Minden on 30 Jul, Mary E. Zoller, age 7 years, 2 months and 2 days. Daughter of Henry and Barbary A. Zoller. Funeral by Rev. S. C. Christian Ambssador, Auburn, 12 Aug 1854)
Many thanks to compiler and contributor Karen for this generous donation of her original abstracts! All names
are as spelled in the original publications. For further information about anyone listed, please contact the appropriate local historical
societies and libraries.
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