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1/15/07 a group of obituaries contributed by Willis Rankins, of several members of his and his wife's family! Evening Times, Thurs. Nov. 22, 1889 A Boy Drowned He falls into Canal Feeder near the Rockton Mill, Charles Ingraham, age 11 yrs., a son of William A. Ingraham, who resides upon Bellinger St., fell into the Canal Feeder near the Rockton Mill last evening and was drowned. The short level in the Canal was drawn off for the purpose of lowering the water in the feeder, and the body was recovered. Charles was at the Rockton Mills, where his father is employed, late in the afternoon and went home to get some milk for his mother to use in preparing supper. After doing this errand he told his Mother that he would go back to the Mill and return with his Father. This was a quarter to six. About 20 minutes later Mr. Ingraham returned alone. His wife asked where Charles was and he replied that he had not seen him. No alarm was felt, as it was supposed that the boy had stopped to talk with some of his playmates and would soon return and the family sat down to eat. Before the Meal was finished a woman who lives nearby came in and said that her son and a lad named Starr, both the boys had been playing with Charles near the Canal Feeder. They had heard something splash in the water and did not know whether it was Charles or not. A search was promptly instituted, as above stated and the body was recovered about 7:30 p.m. It was found in the Canal Feeder about two rods below the bridge near Rockton Mill. The bridge mentioned has a rather low railing, which is somewhat unsafe at the ends. Charles may have lost his balance while leaning over the rail or he may have slipped and fallen under it, or he may have gone around the end of it, the exact truth will never be known. The credit of recovering the body belongs to Thomas O'Hara who fished it out with a pike pole. The funeral will be held at the house at 2:00 P.M., the Rev J.B. Hammond officiating. From the Evening Times, Nov. 12, 1906---Death of Eugene Rankins Was a member of the city Fire Department and a worthy young man. Another sterling and solid young resident of the city passed away yesterday, in the person of Eugene Rankins, who died in his home on Casler St. after a week's illness of peritonitis. Mr. Rankins' fatal illness was superinduced by straining himself. He ruptured a kidney. He took to his bed one week ago today, and sank rapidly to the end. Mr. Rankins was born in Jordanville, on Aug. 8th, 1871, his parents being Norman and the late Mary Rankins. (should be Cornelia) The family came to Little Falls a number of years ago, and when Eugene became old enough he joined the old No. 3 fire company. On the organization of the paid department he enlisted as a call man, and was considered one of the most efficient and reliable men attached to the Dept. He was a fireman because of his love for the work, and not for any monetary consideration. He made fire fighting a study, and his advice was always given weight at a conflagration. As a mark of respect to his memory fire headquarters and the south side hose house will be draped in mourning, and the department will attend his funeral, to be held from the Universalist Church at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Rankins was a machinist by trade and was employed at Stafford & Holt's. He was a member of the Machinists' Union. Mr. Rankins was a man of integrity and honor. Conscientious to a degree and always considerate of others, he made and retained a large circle of friends, and enjoyed the regard of the community, not only because he served it so well as a fireman, but because of his worth as a man and citizen. Mr. Rankins is survived by his widow and an infant son, his father, two brothers, Freeman of Jacksonburg and Wick of Syracuse, and three sisters, Mrs George Untz and Misses Florence and Maud Rankins of this city. [Charles Ingraham was my grandmother Rankins brother and Gene was my grandfather's brother. - Willis Rankins] Herkimer, NY. Dec. 4, 1913 Obituary. JOSEPH SENEY KILLED BY TROLLEY. Struck and killed at 6:30 A.M. by Short Line Trolley Car. Carried into office of Dr. A. J. Fagan and lived but a few moments--skull fractured--Coroner Kay will hold inquest--Highly respected citizen and leaves a large family. Joseph Seney a carder in the Gem knitting mill was struck by a short line trolley car this morning at 6:30 while on his way to work, and almost instantly killed. The car which hit him was east bound No. 68, and was a double header in charge of Floyd Miller of Mohawk and Charles Varley of the same place, was motorman. The car was coming around the curve on Mohawk St. and Mr. Seney was struck just opposite the Arlington Hotel, and thrown against the south curb. The car was immediately stopped and the conductor and motorman carried the injured man into the office of Dr. A.J. Fagan, who notified Charles Crandall, a brother-in-law. Dr. F.J. Harter the physician for the trolley company, was also notified. Mr. Seney had a fracture at the base of the skull, and only lived a few minutes, dying before his brother-in-law or Dr. Harter arrived, in spite of the fact they both hastened to the office of Dr. Fagan. Coroner Kay was notified and viewed the remains and ordered them taken to the undertaking parlors of W.B. Howell. It is not known just how the accident occurred, but it is not very light at 6:30 in the morning at this time of year, and it is supposed that Mr. Seney who resided on Fairview avenue, in the extreme west end of the village, walking up Mohawk street to his work, for some unknown reason attempted to cross the tracks from the south side and did not notice the car and probably never knew what hit him. Both Conductor Miller and motorman Varley are old men in the service, and had good reputation as railroaders. Deceased was a highly respected resident of the village and about 55 years of age, and his sudden death will not only come as a shock to the family, but to the many friends. He was born in Canada and came to this village a number of years ago. He was of a kindly disposition and merited the good will of his shop mates. Surviving him are his widow and the following children; Mrs. Harry Hyde, Mrs. William Ouelett, Mrs. Bert Weber, Misses Pearl, Mary, and Fannie of this village and Mrs. Thurlow Dawley of Mohawk. Two sons William and James of this village and a sister and one brother. [Joseph was my wife's grandfather, her mother was Fannie. - Willis Rankins] Deaths Mrs. Catharine A. Rankins. Mrs. Catharine A. Rankins, widow of James Rankins, died at her home, one and one-half miles south of Clifton Springs, on September 25th, death being due to Bright's disease. She had been in poor health about five years. For many years she was a faithful and active member of the Baptist church, having been converted at Salisbury at the age of 32 years, and remained a member for seven years, when she took her letter to Little Falls. In 1872 she, with her husband and family, moved to Orleans, where she took her letter, and was a member until the church was built at Clifton Springs, twenty five years ago. She was born at Little Falls, October 15, 1829, and was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Hakes. She was married to James Rankins, at Little Falls, on December 27, 1849. She had resided at her home forty-one years. Her husband died in November, 1888. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. R. D. Grimsley, who lived with her, and Mrs. L. P. Stauring, of Newark; also four grandsons, W. R. Stauring, of Phelps; O. J. Stauring, of Rolfe, Nebraska; V. L. Stauring, of Newark; and Frank Grimsley, of Clifton Springs. The funeral services were held at her late home on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the Rev. S. M. Newland officiating. Burial was made in Clifton Springs cemetery. [Catharine was my gr-grandfather's sister-in-law. - Willis Rankins] Subject: Tribute to Inez Elnora Glave Woodford, born July 11, 1878, died Dec. 28, 1907. This is her memorial as printed in a New Milford paper. A few years since there came among us one, of whom could be truly said, as was written of the Master, she so loved and served, "she came not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Near midnight of the 28th, she left the seen for the unseen, and Tuesday as the old year was flying, her form was laid away from our sight, literally covered with the sweet flowers which so typified her life, lavish tributes from hearts that knew and loved her. A beautiful life has gone out; the silver cord has been loosed, but--that life is not ended, but just begun. The same being who went out and in among us still exists. There has been no break. It is as if she had crossed the sea. She is not sick or weary now. The old memories and old loves still are with her, and all is "Peace, perfect peace." When a mere child of fourteen she began her public work for God and his church. For thirteen years it was her privilege to live in a minister's family, and coming here from Central New York with the Rev. F.D. Torrey and family, was identified with them in the various branches of Christian work, which were her delight as long as strength was given her to do. The writer well remembers the first time we met, and can still see the love light in her eye as she was tenderly seeking to coax a timid lassie into the primary department of the Sunday school. That smiling eye won hearts; and young and old, it could truthfully be said, "None knew her but to love her." The feelings of her Sunday school class, of which she was teacher years ago in her home church, was shown by the lovely flowers strewn so lavishly inside the casket. Services tender and touching were conducted by Rev. H. K. Smith at the home of her husband's mother, and the white drapery and floral tributes were emblematical of her life here and hereafter. "It was not that our love was cold, That earthly lights were growing dim, But, that the Saviour, from the fold, Had smiled, and drawn her unto Him." She was born at Dollsville, N.Y. in 1878. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Glave, removed to Little Falls when she was young. The strong bond which held the family, together was shown by the presence at the funeral from the distant home of the father, mother, brothers and sisters and their families, amounting to fourteen in all. The care of the little daughter, not yet two years old will be a precious legacy to the Grandmother Woodford. [Inez was my mom's mother. - Willis Rankins] 1/5/07 the Utica Morning Herald, Monday, February 10, 1896, page 7. CANAJOHARIE, Feb. 9.- Mrs. Frederick J. Beller of New York, 35 years old, a faith curist, was found dead here last night. Mrs. Beller had been confined to her bed in the home of her father, Heman Mills, in this village, for ten days. A coroner's jury was summoned, but it adjourned until Monday. Mr. Beller is a civil engineer in New York.1/5/07 From the Utica Daily Union, February 14, 1896, page 2. George Flanigan. At his home in Main street, Whitesboro, George Flanigan died yesterday, in the 35th year. Mr. Flanigan has been ill since last June, with consumption, and his death had been expected for two or three months. Mr. Flanigan was a spinner by trade, and for the past six years had been employed in Ablett's knitting mill. Mr. Flanigan was married last April, and besides his wife and father leaves three brothers, John, Edward and Benjamin Flanigan of Little Falls. 1/5/07 From The Morris Chronicle, May 19, 1869, Vol. III, NO. 6, Whole No. 110, page 3. DIED.- In Cooperstown, May 2d., MARIUS B. ANGELL, aged 38 years. In speaking of the death of this man, the Republican says: In the deceased was embodied as much of principle. of natural goodness, of charity and benevolence in feeling and action, as seldom falls to the lot of man. He was genial, considerate and kind on all occasions, and met always those whom, were it possible for them to wish him harm, with his overpowering smile, prompted by his ever-present goodness of heart. We can hardly endure the thought that, in the midst of his usefulness, in the full vigor and prime of manhood, the business community, his family, and his large circle of sympathizing friends, must yield to the mandate of the angel of death. Mr. Angell was born in East Winfield in September, 1831, and was consequently in the thirty-eight year of his age. He was a popular teacher in early life, and at one time a professor in West Winfield Academy. He came to Cooperstown in May, 1858, and was engaged for two years and a half as accountant with Scott, Sill & co., and was with Mr. A. A. Brown in the same capacity for one year, when he commenced business on his own account, which continued until the time of his death. We believe he knew the mysteries of Masonry from the degree of Entered Apprentice to that of Knight Templar, and its teachings were daily manifest in his intercourse with society. [Note: Marius B. Angell is listed in our 1854-55 West Winfield Academy Directory as a member of the faculty. In the 1860 census, 28-year-old Marius B. "Angel" was residing in Cooperstown, NY with Annette Angel, age 28, and Carrie Angel, age 3. In the 1870 census, Annette Angell age 35 and Carrie Angell, age 13, were still residing in Cooperstown. Samuel Angell age 68, Jennie Angell age 32 and Charles D. Angell age 22 are listed on the same census page. The latter might be the same Charles Angel age 13 who was residing in Cedarville, Town of Winfield, in 1860.] 1/5/07 From The Otsego Republican, August 20, 1890, Vol. 62, No. 1, page 2. George Lee, aged 8 years, son of Levi Lee, a Central railroad conductor, was drowned Thursday afternoon in the river near the box factory at Little Falls. The lad was watching some boys bathing, and while in the act of throwing a stone in the water, he slipped and fell headlong into the stream. His cousin, Robert Lee, jumped in and brought the lad to shallow water, when George slipped from his grasp and got into deep water again and lost his life. He was in the water about fifteen minutes before taken out, and could not be restored to consciousness. The boys' parents reside in Albany, and were visiting friends in Little Falls.1/5/07 From The Morris Chronicle, July 16, 1879. Vol. XIII, No. 23, Whole No. 643, page 3. An Otsego County NY newspaper. No family of this surname found in Montgomery County, possibly a misspelling. Last week a three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Horender, of Frey's Bush, Montgomery Co., wandered from its mother while they were in a field picking strawberries, and the little one could not be found in five hours afterward. She was then traced only by foot-prints in some newly-plowed land, and found wedged between two rocks in a small creek and dead. The neck was dislocated. 1/5/07 A group of death notices from The Herkimer Democrat, May 15, 1878, Vol. XXXVII, No. 50. DIED. N.B.- Notice of Deaths other than single announcements of name, place and date, will be charged at the rate of five cents per line. DYGERT.- In Little Falls, May 4, 1878, Warner W. Dygert, aged 55 years and 11 months. BROOKS.- Entered into rest, at Little Falls, Saturday, May 4, 1878, Mrs. Maria Brooks, aged 86 years. PRIEST.- At his residence in Little Falls, May 5, 1878, Martin W. Priest, aged nearly 74 years. [Note: elsewhere in this issue - "Little Falls.- The late Martin W. Priest had an insurance upon his life of $10,000."] VOSBURGH.- In Little Falls, Wednesday, May 8, 1878, Susan J., wife of J. H. Vosburgh, aged 47 years, 6 months and 12 days. DAVIS.- In Ford's Bush, May 8, 1868, Alfred B. Davis, aged 59 years, 9 months and 14 days. FEETER.- In Little Falls, May 13, 1878, Mrs. Cynthia Feeter, wife of Hon. James Feeter, aged 68 years 1 month and 21 days. FEETER.- In Little Falls, May 11, 1878, of consumption, Mr. Francis A. Feeter, aged 28 years, 7 months and 19 days. Mr. George Hall, of Salisbury Centre, formerly of this place, fell dead Tuesday noon of last week. Frankfort. - Ralph Van Aken, son-in-law of Peter Lints, died on board of a canal boat, at this place, Tuesday morning of this week. Little Falls. - The death of Francis A. Feeter, Saturday, cast a shadow of gloom over a wide circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances. He had been ill for a long time, and his demise to many had been expected for some time. Last fall he went to Minneapolis, Minn., for his health, but returned only to fill a consumptive's grave. In the ranks of the democracy he was known by every active person, as he was a wide awake and earnest politician. He was educated for a profession, but chose to lead an active business life. The mother and relatives have the heart felt sympathy of his many friends. Frankfort Hill. Mr. Thomas Taylor, who has been suffering with dropsy for some time past, died last Thursday P. M. His remains were taken to Canada for interment. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. 1/5/07 The following group of death notices are from the July 15, 1897 issue of The West Winfield Star, (Vol. V, No. 48) a West Winfield, NY newspaper, published by Frank L. Brace. Wm. H. Walter, a Danube farmer, suffered sunstroke Thursday afternoon July 8, while at work in the hay field. He did not recover consciousness and died in a few hours. Edward J. Betts and wife, residing near Delhi, took refuge under a tree during Sunday's thunderstorm and were killed by lightning. W. W. Ray, a brother of Congressman Ray, committed suicide by shooting at his rooms in the Smith block, Hamilton, July 13. OBITUARY. Dr. A. HUBBARD HACKLEY. Dr. A. Hubbard Hackley was born Dec. 19, 1817, and died July 8, 1897. Being a graduate from the Geneva Medical College, he began the practice of medicine, in Utica, at about the time of his marriage to Miss Emeline Carpenter, September 22, 1844. Later he settled on Hackley Street, in the town of Plainfield, where he practiced medicine several years, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. John Hackley, and his grandfather, Dr. Simeon Hackley, both of whom were physicians of prominence in their day. On the 18th day of April, 1863 his wife died leaving him in deep sorrow, with but one child, Arthur C., our well-known and respected fellow townsman. July 26, 1864, Miss Jennie E. Hunt became his wife, and with marked devotion helped him bear his burdens the remainder of his days. Dr. Alice Hacklely, who is practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., was the only child of their second marriage. By inherent right she is entitled to the profession she has chosen, as well as from her graduating diploma, her father, grandfather and great grandfather being physicians. The patients of Dr. A. Hubbard Hackley found in him a depth of sympathy rarely possessed by those of his profession. His wife and children mourn the loss of an affectionate and devoted husband and father. Dr. Hackley was a member of a family of twelve children, the youngest and only remaining being Mr. Simeon Hackley of San Francisco, Cal., now 64 years old, with whom the doctor was engaged in the lumber business in Illinois, in 1857, but later returned to his home on Hackley Street, having discontinued the practice of medicine. In 1894 he having lost his health, moved into the neat little cottage built by his son, on Carrier Ave., in this village, where he was tenderly cared for by his wife and children until he died. Funeral services will be held from his late residence, Sunday, July 12, at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. W. A. Fenn, assisted by Rev. W. F. Ball, and the remains laid to rest in the village cemetery. [Note: Dr. A. Hubbard Hackley, 1817-1897, is buried with wife #1 Emeline Carpenter, and wife #2 Jennie E. Hunt, in West Winfield Cemetery.] On same page: Dr. Alice Hackley of Philadelphia, was called here to attend the funeral of her father, Dr. Hubbard Hackley. She returned to her practice Tuesday evening. Bridgewater. John W. Burton, living on the David T. Jones farm about two miles northwest of this village, died from the effects of the intense heat Saturday, July 10. The funeral was held Monday, and the remains taken to Waterville for interment. Edmeston. Mrs. T. Bootman and Miss Clara Bootman attended the funeral of Dr. L. B. Cargill at Newark Valley last Thursday. BEECHER'S ASSISTANT DEAD. Rev. Samuel B. Halliday Passes Away at Eighty-five. The Rev. Samuel B. Halliday, formerly assistant to Henry Ward Beecher, died of apoplexy at the residence of his niece, Mrs. Phineas P. Staunton, in Orange, N. J. Mr. Halliday was born in Morristown, N. J. in June, 1812. He followed mercantile life in New York in early life, but finally drifted into missionary work. His work in the Five Points House of Industry covered a period of ten years. On resigning from the superintendency of the House of Industry he became Henry Ward Beecher's pastoral helper in Plymouth Church. He remained in Plymouth Church until after Mr. Beecher's death, and soon after Mr. Abbot became pastor he retired and organized the Beecher Memorial Church. 1/5/07 The following group of death notices are out of county or state, but are posted here as they'll eventually be of help to someone. They were found in the August 20, 1886 issue of The West Winfield News, (Vol. III, No. 21) a West Winfield, NY newspaper, published by C. D. Wheeler. Last Monday, Alexander McConnell, an employee in Beardsley's hop-press manufactory, at Waterville, was instantly killed, by being caught and whirled around a shaft. His neck and back were broken and body terribly mangled. (page 3) Bridgewater. CHARLES LARRABEE, the umpire in a game of baseball at Medford, Mass. was struck over the heart by a foul tip and killed, almost instantly. (page 4) WILLIAM BOYD, an aged millionaire, was struck by an express train near his home at Walker's Mills, Penn., and instantly killed. (page 4) Three young daughters of Henry Wyman, a Far Rockaway (Long Island) fisherman, were drowned while bathing. (page 4) HON. LEWIS BEACH, Congressman of the Fifteenth New York District, died at his home, Cornwall on Hudson, a few days since, aged fifty-one years. (page 4) DR. FRANK H. HAMILTON, a noted surgeon and one of the doctors in attendance upon President Garfield, died in New York the other day, in his seventy-third year. (page 4) The boiler of a threshing machine on a farm near Jefferson, Wis., exploded the other day with horrifying effect. Engineer Anthony Klein and his son, Joseph Lester and his ten-year-old boy, and Joseph Haas were instantly killed. Another of Lester's sons, aged eight years, and a man named Fisher were fatally scalded. (page 4) MRS. MARTIN STOUGH, of Conneaut, Ohio, and her three daughters, aged fifteen, thirteen and eight years respectively, were drowned a few days since in a creek. Mr. Stough's grief drove him mad. (page 4) Robbers killed Bernard Martin, of Weaver, Arizona, his wife and two children, and then burned the bodies. Martin had sold his ranch for $4,000, and with this sum had started with his family for Erie, Penn. (page 4) THOMAS BONDY, the son of a Baptist minister at Graysvlle, Tenn., attempted to whip John Davis, a young farmer, for visiting his sister. Davis beat Bondy to death, crushing his skull with a stone. At this juncture the father of Bondy interferred. He and Davis fought with knives. Bondy was killed and Davis fatally wounded. (page 4) Death from bee-stings is an unusual incident. At Ludlow, England, however, John Adney, formerly Mayor of that place, was stung so severely that he died almost instantly. (page 4) 1/5/07 The following small group of Oneida and Herkimer County death notices were found in the August 7, 1878 issue of The Utica Daily Republican, (Vol. 1, No. 248) a Utica, Oneida County, NY newspaper. DIED. BULLOCK.- At Washington Mills N.Y., August 5, 1878, ARTHUR J. BULLOCK, aged 24 years, 8 months and 16 days. (page 3) CHURCHILL.- In Camden, August 1, 1878, Mrs. NANCY CHURCHILL, aged 74 years, widow of the late Nathaniel Churchill, of Annsville. (page 3) GRIFFITHS.- In this city, at the residence of her mother, Laura Griffiths, 98 Whitesboro street, RUTH E. GRIFFITHS, daughter of the late Daniel Griffiths, aged 34 years, 11 months and 19 days. (page 3) Notice of funeral hereafter. LADD.- At West Frankfort, N. Y., August 5, 1878, FLETCHER W., infant son of Olney and Levina J. Ladd. Funeral services at the residence of the parents this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock. (page 3) SHAW.- In Whitesboro, August 5, 1878, JEREMIAH SHAW, aged 52 years and 4 months. The funeral will take place from the Episcopal Church, Whitesboro, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 1/2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. (page 3) His Funeral. (from neighboring Oneida County) The funeral of the late Arthur J. Bullock, of Washington Mills, was held in that village yesterday afternoon. Amicable Lodge of Free Masons, of which deceased was a member, turned out with full ranks and escorted the remains to the cemetery, where the impressive ceremonies of the fraternity were conducted. Several representatives were present from sister lodges, besides numerous friends from Utica. (page 3) Whitesboro. Mr. J. P. Lathrop, who has been in feeble health for a number of years, died on the night of Aug. 4, aged 55 years. He was a Christian. Practical sympathy for his widow and her boy is now needed in her extremity. (page 3) 12/28/06 A stray early death notice, posted here as it might help someone, from the December 12, 1839 issue of The Oneonta Herald, (Vol. I, No. 14) an Oneonta, Otsego County, NY newspaper, published by Edward A. Graves. DIED. In Houston city, (Texas) on the 2d of October, Mr. SETH J. COOK, late of Cooperstown, N.Y., of the prevailing epidemic. Of the deceased, the Houston Telegraph says: "It will be gratifying to his relatives and friends to learn that he was attended to his narrow home, by a large concourse of citizens, and that the solemn rites of a funeral service for the dead were performed by an Episcopal clergyman. He was by strangers honored and by strangers mourned." (page 3) 1/5/07 A sad death accidental death notice from the July 16, 1879 issue of The Morris Chronicle, (Vol. XIII, No. 23) a Morris, Otsego County, NY newspaper, published by L. P. Carpenter & Son. Last week a three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Horender, of Frey's Bush, Montgomery Co., wandered from its mother while they were in a field picking strawberries, and the little one could not be found in five hours afterward. She was then traced only by foot-prints in some newly-plowed land, and found wedged between two rocks in a small creek and dead. The neck was dislocated. (page 3) 1/5/07 Three obituaries from the May 3, 1866 issue of The Journal and Courier, (Vol. 3, No. 19) a Little Falls, NY newspaper, published by J. R. Stebbins.
DIED. In this village, on the 26th ult., WILLIAM GIRVAN, age d 80 years. Mr. GIRVAN was, we believe, the oldest resident of the town. He came to this village as a clerk for Wm. ALEXAMDER, Esq., in 1804, and has resided here ever since. He was at one time largely identified with the interests of the village, and was during his long life universally respected and esteemed. Socially he called about him a large circle of friends and his business life was both active and honorable. He died at a ripe old age, leaving no enemies, but rather many friends in w hose memory his many virtues will live forever. (page 3) In Columbia, on Monday night of last week, Mr. LUTHER COLE, aged 70 years. He was an exemplary member of the Free Baptist Church, an excellent citizen, and will be sadly missed. He died from a hurt caused by the kick of a colt. (page 3) In Mohawk, Sunday, April 22d, LUCY MATTHEWS, wife of N. Rice, and mother of James N. Rice, of Utica, aged 66 years. (page 3) 1/5/07 Three death notices from The Otsego Republican, August 20, 1890, Vol. 62, No. 1, a Cooperstown, NY newspaper. George Lee, aged 8 years, son of Levi Lee, a Central railroad conductor, was drowned Thursday afternoon in the river near the box factory at Little Falls. The lad was watching some boys bathing, and while in the act of throwing a stone in the water, he slipped and fell headlong into the stream. His cousin, Robert Lee, jumped in and brought the lad to shallow water, when George slipped from his grasp and got into deep water again and lost his life. He was in the water about fifteen minutes before taken out, and could not be restored to consciousness. The boys' parents reside in Albany, and were visiitng friends in Little Falls. (page 2) Frank Weidman, son of Peter Weidman, of Oneonta, died suddenly last Thursday morning from the effects of the bursting of a blood vessel near the brain, a few hours before. He was a painter by trade, 35 years old and leaves a wife and four children. (page 3) The family of C. L. Nearing of Morris, have received the sad news of the death of the wife of their son, C. H. Nearing, at Kansas City, Mo. She had recently become a mother. She was buried at Fairfield, N. Y. Her age was 30 years. (page 3) [Note: read the long August 21, 1889 marriage clipping for Charles Hawley Nearing and Elba Reese of Fairfield NY.] 1/5/07 Three obituaries from the May 27, 1868 issue of The Standard Bearer, (Vol. 9, No. 43, Whole No. 457) a West Winfield, NY newspaper, published by C. Ackerman. DIED. At his late residence, near Cassville, on the morning of the 24th inst., JUSTUS CHILDS, in the 59th year of his age. (page 3) In Ilion, on the 24th inst., HATTIE, wife of Fred. H. Eldred, deceased, and youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. King, of this village, aged 23 years. The funeral will be at Ilion today. (Wednesday,) at 1 o'clock P. M. (page 3) NORTH BROOKFIELD.- On the 3d inst., Mrs. Wealthy Morgan, wife of Harry Morgan died in the 75th year of his (sic) age, after a protracted illness of two years. Mrs. M. removed to this town over half a century ago from Connecticut. A large circle of relatives and friends mourn her loss. She was respected by all who knew her. The sickness of the deceased was very singular. A post mortem examination was made, the result of which showed that her death was caused by a tumor. The weight of the tumor was fifty-six pounds. (page 3) 1/5/07 Chauncey Beckwith and the little Casler boy's obituaries were found in the June 24, 1864 issue of the Loyal Citizen, (Vol. I, No. 18) an Ilion, NY newspaper, published by S. B. Loomis, that was only in print from 1864-1866. Mr. CHAUNCEY BECKWITH, of Columbia, died after a very short illness, on the 21st of this month. He was highly esteemed by his neighbors, and though of retired disposition, held a commanding influence in his town by virtue of his sound judgment, and discreet management. We conversed with him in front of our office, less than a week before his death, and could hardly be made to believe as we listened to the tolling bell, that the invisible messenger could be so near, as to take one from active life to the silent dominions "where the houses are all alike you know- the houses are alike in a row." His funeral was attended from his late residence yesterday; the services were conducted by his old neighbor and warm friend, the Rev. M.C. BROWN of Whitestown. May He, who has disarmed the King of Terrors give consolation to the afflicted family. (page 3) DROWNED.- A son of HENRY CASLER, of Mohawk, aged about four years, wandered from home on Friday last, and after an anxious search by his parents, was found Saturday morning, drowned. (page 3) 11/22/06 Charles G. Barnes's death notice was kindly submitted by Barb Gese! Obituary Notes. 11/22/06 Levi Wagner's death notice was contributed by Barb Gese! Obituary Notes. 11/22/06 William H. Davis's death notice was contributed by Barb Gese! Obituary Notes. 11/22/06 Martin Schenck's obituary was contributed by Barb Gese! Obituary Notes. MARTIN SCHENCK DEAD. ALBANY, Sept. 17 [1918]. -- Martin SCHENCK, formerly State Engineer and Surveyor, and also at one time connected with the Engineers' Department of New York City, dropped dead tonight. He was 69 years old. For several years he was connected with the bureau which had charge of the Barge Canal. C.S. Darling's obituary was kindly submitted by Linda D. Rood! The Evening Telegram, 6/15/1953 Local relatives of C. S. Darling, 96, one of the last surviving pupils of the old Curtis Corners school, of North East, Pa., learned today that he died yesterday at his home. Mr. Darling was born Dec. 3 1856 in Salisbury, son of William and Rhoda Shedd Darling. He attended the Curtis Corners school, Town of Salisbury, and as a young man left for North East. Other survivors of the school are Dr. Silas Kimm, 90, Herkimer, and Mrs. Addie Mortz, 97, Mohawk. In North East, he married the former Kitt Cole more than 70 years ago. At one time, he operated a trucking business, and later owned several grape vineyards. He was a mason and a member of the Methodist Church in North East. Surviving are his wife; three children, Mrs. Ned Norris, Glendale, W. Va., Mrs. George Merrill, Cleveland, O.; and Harry, at home; two grandsons, and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wesley Bates and Mrs. Joseph King, Herkimer; Mrs. Bessie Edick, Stratford, and Mrs. Edward Homrighaus, Salisbury; W. D. Daley, Cleveland O., Frank Daley of Fort Monmouth, N. J., Mrs. Fannie Weaver, Long Island and Floyd and Clifford Darling, Dolgeville. Services will be held Wednesday in North East and interment will be in North East Cemetery. William H. Davis's out-of-town death notice
was contributed by Barb Gese! John C. Smith's obituary was found in the Richfield Springs Mercury, August 2, 1956, page 2.
John C. Smith Was John Calvin Smith of Ilion died July 29, 1956 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 3, 1911 in Springfield Center, son of Fenton O. and Sadie Ough Smith. Well known as a musician he had a band for several years and conducted the Remington Rand dance band. He married Pauline L. Lum of Oneonta on Nov. 26, 1936. He was a graduate of Springfield Center High School and Syracuse University where he was a member of the R. O. T. C. University marching band and Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He served in the Army during World War II. He was an employee of Remington Rand. He recently was appointed Susperintendent of production control in the local plant. Mr. Smith attended the Ilion Baptist church and was a member of Evergreen Lodge F. & A. M. and Formans Club. Surviving besides his wife and parents are one brother, George O. Smith, Springfield Center, one sister Mrs. Randall Bridger of Ilion, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral was Wednesday at two o'clock from the Applegate Funeral home with the Rev. Arthur Lacey officiating. Burial was in the Springfield Center Cemetery. Reba Snyder Gorneys's obituary was found in the Richfield Springs Mercury, August 2, 1956, page 4.
Mrs. Reba Gorney Mrs. Frank Gorney, 66, died July 28, 1956, in Homer Forks hospital in Oneonta where she had been a patient for five weeks. She was born in Jordanville, Jan. 14, 1890, a daughter of Edward and Alice Gleason Snyder. She attended school in Cullen. Reba Snyder was married to Frank Gorney of Richfield Springs in 1905 in Buffalo. She lived in Richfield Springs from that time. Mrs. Gorney was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Richfield Springs. Besides her husband, she leave two sons (names omitted for privacy), one brother, Bryan Snyder, Guin, Ala.; one grandson (name omitted for privacy), several nieces and nephews. The funeral was at 9:30, Tuesday from the McGrath Funeral Home and at 10 from St. Joseph's Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The Rev. A. J. Augustynowicz recited the rosary at 8 p. m. in the funeral home. Iva Smith Mitchell's obituary was found in the Richfield Springs Mercury, August 2, 1956, page 3. Mrs. Iva Mitchell Was Mrs. Iva Smith Mitchell, 56, widow of Charles Mitchell, died July 27, 1956. She was born August 12, 1899, at Schuyler Lake, daughter of Orson and Kathleen Rice Smith. Surviving are three sons, Charles, of Carlisle; DeVere Mitchell, Fort Plain, and Glenn, of Sprakers, RD; two daughters, Mrs. Crayton Van Steenburg, Sprakers RD, and Mrs. Albert Fusmer, Eastport, L.I. The funeral was Monday with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Canajoharie. Ella Mahar Martin's obituary was found in the Richfield Springs Mercury, August 2, 1956, page 7.
Mrs. Ella Martin Mrs. Ella M. Martin, 72, died July 27, 1956, at Herkimer Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born May 20, 1884, in Utica, a daughter of James and Ella Coon Mahar. On May 21, 1920, she married Percy Martin of Richfield Springs. He died in 1923. Mrs. Martin resided in Richfield Springs for 30 years. In 1936, she moved to Ilion. She was a parishioner of the Church of the Annunciation and the Catholic Women's Club of Richfield Springs. She leaves four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Brown, Mrs. Jane Felton, Mrs. Alice Sullivan, all of Whitesboro; Mrs. Frances Gollegly of Ilion; a brother, Raymond Mahar of Utica; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Monday from the Church of the Annunciation. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro. This sad death notice for a neighboring Oneida County woman was found in The Fairport Herald, August 16, 1911, page 5. (Monroe County, NY) Mrs. Charles Stanford, residing alone in Camden, was found dead in a spring in her cellar, having apparently fallen in head first and being unable to get out before she drowned. James Edmonds' obituary was kindly contributed by Julie Jones! Herkimer newspaper Jefferson County Journal (Adams, NY) Notice of the circumstances of Charles F. Smith's tragic death was contributed by assistant site coordinator Lisa Slaski! Utica Morning Herald Drowned in the Canal Charles F. Smith Loses His Life While Trying to Dip Up a Pail of Water. Canajoharie, Aug. 28, - Charles F. Smith while attempting to dip a pail of water from the canal a short distance east of the aqueduct in this village, on Tuesday, about 5:30 p.m. fell into the canal and was drowned. He was seen struggling in the water by a lad on the towpath, who immediately gave an alarm, but before assistance arrived he had sunk out of sight. The body was soon recovered, but all efforts at resuscitation proved unavailing. The deceased was about 56 years of age, and is survived by two brothers, George O. of Troy and Frank C. of Utica. This group of Lane and related Voorhees family obituaries was contributed by Karen Matott! Karen is the Great Grand-daughter of Milton & Julia Lane. Hattie L. Lane, wife of Henry Voorhees, of Fultonville, died Dec. 20, of inflammatory rheumatism, after ten days of intense suffering. Mrs. Voorhees was a daughter of Milton Lane, of Glen, also a sister of Miss Ella Lane of Amsterdam. Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by three small children, the oldest 7 years, the youngest 2 years, also two sisters and a brother. The funeral was held at her late home, the Rev. R. W. C. Ziehmn officiating. Interment was made in the Maple avenue cemetery. [Note: click here to read Hattie's marital notice.] Word was received Tuesday evening of the death of Mrs. Henry Voorhees, near Fultonville. Mrs. Voorhees was aged about 30 years and formerly Miss Hattie Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lane of the town of Charleston. Her sudden demise will be deplored by many, especially her younger associates, who knew her best in days gone by. Her husband and three small children survive. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lane and family attended the funeral of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Henry Voorhees, near Fultonville, last Thursday. [Note: the death of Hattie Lane was Dec. 20, 1904.] Milton F. Lane. At his home in the town of Charleston, on Saturday, Oct. 13, occurred the death of Milton F. Lane, aged 73 years. Mr. Lane was born at Decatur, Otsego county, being a son of Jared and Fannie H. Lane, and a grandson of Captain Isaac Lane, of the revolution. He has not enjoyed robust health for a number of years, but his final illness was of only eight days' duration. He was united in marriage in 1869 to Mrs. Julia Harvey, of Pharsalia, Chenango county, and of this union were born the Misses Ella and Hattie Lane, the death of the latter, as wife of Henry Voorhees, occurring two years ago, and a son, Frank Lane. Besides the widow, son and a step-daughter, Miss Minnie Harvey, who reside at home, and daughter, Miss Ella, of Amsterdam, survive five sisters, Mrs. Rury, of Driftwood, Pa., Mrs. Young, of Schenevus, Mrs. Wilson, of Geneva, Mrs. Rowley, of Batavia, and Mrs. Conroy, of Fultonville; also three grandchildren and several cousins. Mr. Lane was a hard working, industrious man, a kind husband and father and good neighbor. He will be greatly missed in the community in which he lived. The funeral was held at the Baptist church at Charleston, on Monday, at 1 p. m., the Rev. O. L. cooper of Bramans corners officiating. A quartet composed of Henry K. Ingersoll, Mrs. Seeber Grandy, Miss Elizabeth Northrup and Lovillo G. Holmes, with Mrs. M. S. Holmes as organist, rendered three beautiful selections, "Rock of Ages," "Hide Me" and "The Homeland Shore." A number of floral tributes covered the casket. The bearers were Jerome Brown, Cicero Canady, William Becker, Frank Lansing, Ambrose Snyder and Daniel Miller. Interment was made in the Charleston cemetery. The family wish to thank those who in any way assisted them during their recent bereavement. Milton Lane, aged 75 years, died Saturday at his home of a complication of diseases. He was much respected by those who knew him and will be greatly missed in the famil and community in which he lived. Beside his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Ella, of Amsterdam, one son, Frank, and a step daughter, Miss Minnie Harvey, who reside at the old homestead. The funeral was held Monday, October 14, at the Baptist church at 1 p. m., the Rev. O. L. Cooper officiating. Interment in the Baptist cemetery. [Note: Milton Lane's death was Oct. 12, 1907.] Mrs. Nancy A. Voorhees. Fultonville, Dec. 21.- Mrs. Nancy A. Voorhees, for many years a resident of Fonda, died Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the home of her son, Henry, at stop 9, at West Albany, of chronic endocarditis, in her 81st year. Mrs. Voorhees is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. V. Hall, of Washington, D.C., and two sons, Henry of West Albany and Andrew V., of Brooklyn. A prayer service will be held at the home Thursday at 10 a. m., ad the body will be brought to the funeral house of C. M. Welch, where the funeral will be held at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the Rev. Fred S. Simmons officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Avenue cemetery. [Note: Nancy Voorhees' date of death unknown.] Brooklyn Daily Times FRANK VOORHEES DIES. Shock From Leg Amputation Proves Fatal. Frank Voorhees, 52 years old, of 727 Stoothoff avenue (114th street), Richmond Hill, long interested in the lumber industry of this borough, died on Saturday in the Norwegan (sic) Hospital of shock; following a second amputation of one of his legs in an effort to save his life. He was directing the removal of some lumber in the yard of the Sylvester Ross co., this borough, on March 13 last, when a beam fell on his leg and broke it. The funeral services will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at his home and the Rev. Dr. W. A. Wagner, pastor of the Union Congregational Church, officiating. Mr. Voorhees was active in that church and had been some some years a deacon. The interment will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery at Fultonville, N.Y. Mr. Voorhees was born in Glen, Montgomery county, N. Y., and had formerly lived many years in the Eastern District, in the Fifteenth Ward. He was a nephew of the late John Voorhees, of the Hardy and Voorhees Lumber Company, and was connected with that concern until its liquidation, when he went with the Ross Company. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Olmstead Voorhees, two sons, Rulof Olmstead, of the U. S. Naval Reserve Forces, and James Zeghte, of the 318th Regiment of Engineers, U. S. A., now in France; his parents, James and Nancy Voorhees, of Rural Grove, N.Y.; two brothers, Henry, of Johnstown, N. Y., and Andrew J., of this borough, and a sister, Mrs. Jay V. Hall, of Washington, D. C. [Note: Frank Voorhees' Death July 22, 1918.] Harold Voorhees. Fonda, Nov. 18.- Harold Voorhees, aged 21 years, died early this morning at his home on Switzer hill, of pneumonia. He as a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voorhees and was a young man of sterling qualities, who held the esteem of all who knew him. He was a favorite in the social circles of the community and an earnest worker for the welfare of the Methodist church of this village, of which he as a member. Mr. Voorhees is survived by his parents, two sisters and a brother, Milton, who is engaged in war work in Syracuse. A sad incident in connection with his early passing is the fact that his death occurred on the day of the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Lane, of Randall. Funeral of Harold Voorhees Largely Attended. Fonda, Nov. 21.- The funeral of Harold Voorhees was held at the home on Switzer Hill Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends. The Rev. E. J. Cummings officiated, paying high tribute to the young man. There was a profusion of lovely floral tributes. The bearers were: Briggs Bradshaw, LeRoy and Ralph Kurlbaum, Merwin Lotridge, Frasier Henry, Clifford Cudney. Burial was in Maple avenue cemetery, Fultonville. Those in attendance from out of town were: Mr and Mrs. James Voorhees, Rural Grove; Milton Voorhees, brother, of student army training corps of Syracuse university; Rulof Voorhees, Pelham Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lane, Miss Minnie Harvey, Randall; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nixon and children, Johnstown; Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Hyney, Gloversville; Mrs. Minnie Hoffman, Mrs. Fred Auspelmeyer, Amsterdam; Mr. and Mrs. John Hopes, Fred Suttleburgh, Minaville. The floral remembrances included: Pillow, "Harold," family; wreath on easel, Mr. and Mrs. James Voorhees, grandparents; wreath, Schuyler Lotridge and family; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopes and family; casket spray chrysanthemums, Miss Florence Lotridge; casket spray, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Auspelmyer; casket spray, Uncle Jay; casket spray, Fonda lodge, I. O. O. F., 773; casket spray, Miss Ruth Winne; casket spray, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kilmer; casket spray, Mr. and Mrs. M. Christman and Early Snyder; casket spray, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Hyney. [Note: Harold Voorhees' death was November 18, 1918.] Found by site coordinator Martha. The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, Friday November 26, 1937, p.8 Death Record ARTHUR MACKIE, 50, a former resident of this city, died yesterday morning at his home in Little Falls. A member of Syracuse Local 28, Bricklayers' union, Mr. Mackie moved to Little Falls two years ago. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the rooms of J.J. & A. E. Snyder with burial in Dewitt cemetery. Found by site assistant coordinator Lisa. New York Times, 12 Oct 1882 Simeon Tingue, a highly respected citizen and merchant of Fort Plain, N.Y., died at that place Tuesday, aged 73 years. For 50 years he had been identified with the business interests of Fort Plain, and accumulated a handsome competence. He was the father of William J. Tingue, John H. Tingue, Edward W. Tingue, and Mrs. H. A Dickinson, of New York. The funeral services will be held in the Church of the Messiah, at Fort Plain, today at 1 o'clock. New York Times, 3 Jun 1883 Jeptha R. SimmsJeptha R. Simms, the well-known historian of the Mohawk Valley, died on Thursday night at his home in Fort Plain, N. Y. Mr. Simms was born in Canterbury, Conn., Dec 31, 1807, and removed to this State in 1824. Until 1829 he was a clerk in a Canajoharie store, and then he came to this City, where he was a clerk for three years. He was unsuccessful in a business venture in Canajoharie, and became a clerk in Schoharie. Afterward he acted as station agent for the Central Railroad at Fort Plain. All his spare time was devoted to an enthusiastic search after forgotten facts in the history of the Mohawk Valley, and in 1845 Mr. Simms published "The History of Schoharie County and the Border Wars of New York." Later he published "The American Spy." a Revolutionary tale, and in 1850 "The Trappers of New York." A short time ago he published a revised and enlarged edition of his first work, under the title of "The Frontiersmen of New York" a volume of historical facts relating to the early settlement of the Mohawk Valley. New York Times, 26 Jul 1885 Died in His Office Fort Plain, N. Y., July 25 - Daniel Weiting, a wealthy furniture dealer and a life long resident of this place was found dead in his office this afternoon. He was 70 years old. New York Times, 11 Jul 1887 Death of the Oldest Woman. From the Albany Journal, July 9. The oldest woman in the State died recently. Her name was Peggy Hester and her age 110 years. Mrs. Hester was born near Fort Plain and had seen George Washington. Oswego Daily Times, Tuesday, 5 Sep 1893 Mrs. Mary Putnam Stover, probably the oldest person in Montgomery county, died in Amsterdam Saturday night, aged 99 years and 5 months. She was born in Saratoga county. All of the following are from the Evening Times, Little Falls, 5 Jan 1875: Died In Little Falls, Jan 3d, 1873, Mrs. Eliza CHASE, wife of Alphens Chase and mother of Geo. L. Bradley, in the 70th year of her age. Mrs. CHASE was a lady of refined tastes, eminent virtues, and conscientious christian devotion. Her long sufferings have been patiently borne, and she goes to rest in the full faith of a blissful future where pains and afflictions are unknown. The funeral will be attended at Emmanuel Church this afternoon at two o'clock. In Salisbury, Jan. 1, 1875, of typhoid fever, Hattie E. MERRIMAN, daughter of John H. and Margaret Merriman, aged 12 years, 4 months, 21 days. In Little Falls, Jan. 1, 1875, of inflammation of the bowels, Esick BUCHANAN, aged 43 years. At Jordanville, on the 27th [ ], Mrs. Elesta O. STARKWETHER, aged 75 years. In Middleville, on the 27th [ ], Mrs. Fanny FENNER, wife of J. B. Fenner, Esq., aged 68 years, 1 month, 24 days. In Newport, Dec 19th, 1874, Norman BUTLER, aged 82 years. At Earlville, Madison county, N.Y., of typhoid fever, Dr. Chas. H. MYERS, son of Geo. H. Myers, of Herkimer. At Salisbury, Dec 28th, 1874, of typhoid fever, David C., son of John and Esther ISAAC, aged 19 years. All of the following are from the Evening Times, Little Falls, 12 Jan 1875: In this village, on Sunday the 10th inst., Mrs. Mary A. STEVENS, wife of Wm. Stevens, aged 30 years. Mrs. STEVENS was married but five or six weeks previous to her death. She had lived in this vicinity but a few months, but had in this time endeared herself to those with whom she became acquainted. Her funeral will be attended from her late residence tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock. In Inghams Mills, Jan. 7, 1875, of scarlet fever, Clarence E., son of Abijah and Fannie MADDLER, aged 10 mos., 18days. In Newville, Jan. 9th, 1875, Caroline MESSICK, aged 78 years, 1 month, 4 days. In this village, Jan. 4th, Mrs. Delia ISHAM, aged 70 years, 9 months, wife of Dr. Nelson ISHAM, surgeon in charge of the Marine Hospital, Chicago. At her residence, Sargent's Bluffs, Iowa, Dec. 19th, 1874, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Almeda E. COLE, aged 28 years, 10 mos., and 17 days, wife of J. C. HOLMAN , and granddaughter of H. D. FAULKNER, of Cedarville. In Ilion, Dec 29th, 1874, Bertha Isabel, daughter of S. W. and Lydia SKINNER, aged 3 years and 2 months. Sarah Jane, daughter of Joseph and Sarah PERKINS, died in Ilion on the 29th day of December, 1874, aged 6 years, five months and 2 days. All of the following are from the Evening Times, Little Falls, 19 Jan 1875: In Frankfort on the 5th instant, Mrs. Lambert HENSLER, aged 53 years.In Jordanville, December 28, 1874, of typhoid fever, [Anna?] Libbie HOYER, only daughter of George Hoyer, aged 23 years, 3 months, and 23 days. In Jordanville, January [8?], 1875, of typhoid fever, Gilbert HOYER, son of George Hoyer, aged 41 years, 11 months, and 13 days. In Newville, Jan. 11th, 1875, Albert Edwin, second son of Edwin and Sarah DECKER, aged 5 years and [9?] months.
Bertie is gone, we have laid him to sleep, In Poland, N.Y., Nov 18th, Mrs. Melinda CAVE, wife of Wm Cave, aged 31 years. In this village, Jan. 11, 1875, Lany A. VOSBURGH, wife of Abram Vosburgh, aged 50 years, 9 months, and 24 days. In this village, Jan. 13, of congestion of the lungs, John GOLDEN, aged 77 years and 10 months In German Flatts, Jan. 14, 1875, of Consumption, Miss Libbie LAPEONS, sister of Mrs. John F. HOSCH, aged 32 years and 16 days. The funeral service took place at the M. E. Church, in Mohawk, on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 10 o'clock A. M. In Wilmington, Ill., Jan. 15, 1875, Mrs. Ira L. RICHARDSON, daughter of Benj. R. JONES Esq., formerly of this village, aged 20 years. In Little Falls, Jan. 15, 1875, Mrs. Sarah H. ROSS, aunt of Mrs. Walter CONDICT, aged [ ] years. The following obituary is from the Evening Times, Little Falls, 3 Aug 1875: Candace Salisbury Brockett, wife of Zenus Brockett, was born in Norway, Herkimer county, N.Y., October 19th, 1806, and died in Manheim July 27th, 1875.Nathaniel and Joanna Salisbury were the parents of nine children, who lived to years of maturity - one brother and eight sisters. Candace, the subject of this notice, was the fifth of these children, and is now the fourth one of them who has "passed over the river to the beautiful shore." She was married to Zenas Brockett, March 13, 1832, with whom she lived happily for more than forty-three years. Her life was that of a christian, and she showed her faith by her works; for like Dorcas of old, "she was full of good works and alms deeds which she did." Her husband has been noted as a working Abolitionist and humanitarian for many years, and in these labors she cordially sympathized and united. Her life and virtues remain to survivors as an example for imitation, and to point to the far higher Great Example given for all to follow. The funeral services were held at Salisbury July 29th. Eld. Fisher, of Newport, gave an excellent discourse from the text: "There was no more sea." -Rev. 21:1. The text was applied as a metaphor, to the future life, in which there will be no more sea of troubles, afflictions, sorrows and unrest. A large gathering of relatives and friends gave evidence of their appreciation of the departed and sympathy with the family bereaved. A useful life has come to its fitting close - Such a life gives less occasion for mourning that it has ceased on earth than for rejoicing that it has entered into its eternal rest. "Joy, joy forever, her task is done, The gates are passed, and heaven is won." The obituaries of Catharine Hakes Rankins and Inez Elnora Glave Woodford were graciously contributed by Willis Rankins. "Catharine was my gr-grandfather's sister-in-law. Inez was my mom's mother." DEATHS. [newspaper unknown. Orleans and Clifton Springs are in Ontario County, NY] MRS. CATHERINE A. RANKINS Mrs. Catharine A. Rankins, widow of James Rankins, died at her home, one and one-half miles south of Clifton Springs, on September 25th, death being due to Bright's disease. She had been in poor health about five years. For many years she was a faithful and active member of the Baptist church, having been converted at Salisbury at the age of 32 years, and remained a member for seven years, when she took her letter to Little Falls. In 1872 she, with her husband and family, moved to Orleans, where she took her letter, and was a member until the church was built at Clifton Springs, twenty-five years ago. She was born at Little Falls, October 15, 1829, and was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Hakes. She was married to James Rankins, at Little Falls, on December 27, 1849. She had resided at her home forty-one years. Her husband died in November, 1888. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. R. D. Grimsley, who lived with her, and Mrs. L. P. Stauring, of Newark; also four grandsons, W. R. Stauring, of Phelps; O. J. Stauring, of Rolfe, Nebraska; V. L. Stauring, of Newark; and Frank Grimsley, of Clifton Springs. The funeral services were held at her late home on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the Rev. S. M. Newland officiating. Burial was made at Clifton Springs cemetery. Tribute to Inez Elnora Glave Woodford born July 11, 1878, died Dec. 28, 1907. This is her memorial as printed in a New Milford paper. A few years since there came among us one, of whom could be truly said, as was written of the Master, she so loved and served, "she came not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Near midnight of the 28th, she left the seen for the unseen, and Tuesday as the old year was flying, her form was laid away from our sight, literally covered with the sweet flowers which so typified her life, lavish tributes from hearts that knew and loved her. A beautiful life has gone out; the silver cord has been loosed, but--that life is not ended, but just begun. The same being who went out and in among us still exists. There has been no break. It is as if she had crossed the sea. She is not sick or weary now. The old memories and old loves still are with her, and all is "Peace, perfect peace." When a mere child of fourteen she began her public work for God and his church. For thirteen years it was her privilege to live in a minister's family, and coming here from Central New York with the Rev. F.D. Torrey and family, was identified with them in the various branches of Christian work, which were her delight as long as strength was given her to do. The writer well remembers the first time we met, and can still see the love light in her eye as she was tenderly seeking to coax a timid lassie into the primary department of the Sunday school. That smiling eye won hearts; and young and old, it could truthfully be said, "None knew her but to love her." The feelings of her Sunday school class, of which she was teacher years ago in her home church, was shown by the lovely flowers strewn so lavishly inside the casket. Sevices tender and touching were conducted by Rev. H.K. Smith at the home of her husband's mother, and the white drapery and floraltributes were emblematical of her life here and hereafter. "It was not that our love was cold, That earthly lights were growing dim, But, that the Saviour, from the fold, Had smiled, and drawn her unto Him." She was born at Dollsville, N.Y. (sic) in 1878. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Glave, removed to Little Falls when she was young. The strong bond which held the family, together was shown by the presence at the funeral from the distant home of the father, mother, brothers and sisters and their families, amounting to fourteen in all. The care of the little daughter, not yet two years old will be a precious legacy to the Grandmother Woodford. Found by site assistant coordinator Lisa. Lisa's not related to Gen. Bellinger but a lot of our site visitors are! Oswego Daily Times, 8 Nov 1897 Death of a Banker General Peter F. Bellinger died at his home in New York on Wednesday. He was born in Herkimer 80 years ago, and lived there until about 1877. For many years he was engaged in the banking business at Herkimer and the institution of which he was the head was known as the "Bellinger Bank." His remains will be interred in Herkimer. Polly Simmons' obituary was donated by Mary Jane Haight-Eckert Found by site coordinator Martha (not related to
Mr. Mills) in Fifty-fifth Annual Report of the New York State Agricultural Society for the Year 1895. Albany and New York: Wynkoop
Hallenbeck Crawford Co., State Printers. 1896. p. 41. Another group of obituaries from the Herkimer Democrat, contributed by Lisa Slaski!
Herkimer Democrat SMITH'S CORNERS On Sunday evening at the home of Charles Storm occurred the death of Benj. Ecker, one of our oldest residents. Mr. Ecker is survived by one brother and his niece, Mrs. Charles Storm. Herkimer Democrat 7 Oct 1903 OBITUARY Philip Brondstatter, an aged, but much respected gentleman, died at his home in Cold Brook Thursday morning of Brights disease. He leaves to mourn his death a wife and six children, wmong whom are Philip, Katherine Ouderkirk, Louise Miller, Rachel Bennett, Charles and Lewis Brondstatter. One son, John Brandstatter, died when quite young, of diphtheria. The funeral was held at F. Ouderkirk's Saturday at eleven o'clock, Rev. Page of Cold Brook officiating. Interment was made at Ohio, in the Dutch Settlement cemetery. Mr. Brondstatter came to this country from Germany in 1849. Three years later he married Miss Hannah Snyder, and has since lived in Herkimer county. He was a Democrat, never missing but one election in all of the years he was a voter, his age being 82 years. His habits were of the best and he was loyal to his faith in the Lord. He was a member of the Lutheran church. In his disposition he was affectionate, graternized with German sociability, and good nature. As a father and husband he was loyal to the family duties. He always looked after the truth and as a citizen he bore a spotless reputation from which any one might follow as an example. We rest assured that what knowledge he possessed of wisdom, his career of life was ended with peace and love, followed by his close relations with God. His type of humanity was a man will be missed by his family who are left to mourn his departure and feel the goodness of God, who spared him so many years. Mrs. Joseph Mulnare died at her home in Williams street at 6:30 Sunday evening. She was 25 years of age and death was sudden. She is survived by her husband and two small children. The funeral was held from St. Francis De Sales church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial was made in Calvary cemetery. John Jacob Rahfuse an aged and respected resident of this village, died at his home in South Washington street at 10:45 Tuesday morning, of old age. Mr. Rahfuse was 84 years old last April. For the past 3 years he has been in ill health but became suddenly worse last Sunday night. He was born in Germany in 1819 and came to this country in 1851 at the age of 32 and settled in this village where he has always lived. In 1869, he married Miss Caroline Millard a young woman of this village. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Houck of Utica and a step son, George Miller of Herkimer. Mrs. Charles Fox, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Herkimer died at her home in North Washington street at 4:00 o'clock Sunday morning. Mrs. Fox was 66 years of age and had been ill for some time. About a week ago she was stricken with Brights disease, which was the immediate cause of death. She was a member of Christ church and the Ladies Guild and was... [my copy of this article is cut off at this point]
Herkimer Democrat CEDARVILLE Lawrence Kay, who died at his home in Nebraska last week, was brought to the Litchfield cemetery for burial by the side of his father and mother, William Kay and wife. This group of obituaries from one issue of the Herkimer Democrat, with research for some, was contributed by Lisa Slaski! Source: The Herkimer Democrat, Wednesday, March 5, 1890: DIED Skiff In Frankfort, February 25, 1890, of heart failure, Marietta, wife of Dr. P. A. Skiff, aged 59 years.
Kibby In Cedarville, Thrusday, February 27, 1890, D. L. W. Kibby. The funeral was held Sunday, at the Universalist church.
Helmer At his home in Cuba, Allegany county, N.Y., February 13, 1890, Elijah Helmer, formerly of this county, in the 59th year of his age.
Rice At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan C. Crist, Middleville, February 25, 1890, Mrs. Louise Legg Rice of Georgetown, NY.
Case In Fairfield, February 27, 1890, Morgan E. Case, aged 82 years, 7 months
Brown In Little Falls, February 26, 1890, of consumption, James D. Brown, aged 23 years. O'Brien In Danube, February 27, 1890, Tommy, son of James O'Brien, aged 9 years.
Eggleston In West Winfield, February 5, 1890, O. E. Eggleston, in the 85th year of his age.
Lowe In Frankfort, February 22, 1890, Mrs. Frank Lowe, aged 26 years. Hopson In Canastota, February 26, 1890, of cancer, Mrs. Charlotte Hopson, widow of late William Hopson, of Dolgeville, in the 76th year of her age.
This group of Herkimer & Montgomery County-related obituaries from the New York Times was contributed by Lisa Slaski.
New York Times Hon. Demas Hubbard Hon. Demas Hubbard died at his residence in Smyrna, Chenango County, N.Y., yesterday, aged sixty-eight years. Mr. Hubbard was born in Winfield, Herkimer County, Jan 17, 1806, and received an academical education. He read law and was admitted to the Bar, devoting himself to farming and the practice of law. He was for many years a member of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County and four years Chairman of the Board. From 1838 to 1840 he sat in the assembly, and in 1864 was elected to the Thirty-ninth Congress. He served on the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.
New York Times Death from Extraction of a Tooth Fonda, N.Y., Jan. 12 - Andrew Gaffney, a prominent business man of Amsterdam, died this morning. While suffering from an ulcerated tooth on Thursday Mr. Gaffney went to a dentist and had the tooth extracted. The pain continued, and yesterday afternoon he called in D. Flattery who administered morphine. Mr. Gaffney then laid down on a couch in his sitting room and fell asleep. Shortly after he was seen to be perspiring freely, was black in the face, and was apparently in a dying condition. Dr. Flattery was at once summoned, and he called Drs. Hyland and French to his assistance. They used their utmost efforts to save Mr. Gaffney but in vain. At one time Mr. Gaffney rallied but failed again and finally expired.
New York Times Deacon John M. Harvey, a wealthy citizen of Amsterdam, died yesterday, aged 84 years.
New York Times Tribe's Hill, N.Y., April 12- Aaron Pepper aged eighty-three, a well to do farmer residing a mile east of this station, was struck and killed by the Southwestern limited train on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad this afternoon.
New York Times The Rev. J. H. Enders, for many years a prominent clergyman in the Reformed Church, is dead at his home in Fort Hunter, N.Y., aged seventy-two years. He was chaplain of the One Hundred and Fifty-third Regiment, New York Volunteers, in the civil war.
New York Times John Hughes, a well-known Democratic politician of Montgomery County, N.Y., died yesterday at Fort Hunter, aged sixty-eight years. He was formerly Postmaster of Fort Hunter and also Superintendent of Section No. 3 of the Erie Canal. He was a personal friend of ex-President Cleveland.
New York Times William Brooks Chambers, one of the pioneers of the gold regions of California, died yesterday at Fort Hunter, Montgomery County, N.Y., aged 92 years.
New York Times Obituary of Henry Gillette Munger [abstract]
Founder of H. G. Munger & Co. Department Store, Herkimer, NY d. 14 July 1933, age 87 years
New York Times
George Walton Searles, president of the National Desk Company died 25 Dec 1934, age 76
New York Times Herkimer, NY, Dec 31 - Daniel F. Strobel, former Republican state committeeman, died today at the age of 87. Mr. Strobel, who retired several years ago, also had been sheriff of Herkimer County, Herkimer postmaster and a supervisor of the town of Ohio. Byron Spencer's funeral notice was contributed by Lisa Slaski, from the Herkimer Democrat, January 8, 1890. Newport The funeral of Byron Spencer, of Springfield, Mass., occurred at the residence of his mother, Mrs. O. Spencer, on Norway street, Friday at 1 P.M. The interment was made in the Middleville cemetery. The deceased was 45 years old and died of typhoid fever. More Herkimer Democrat obits! Herkimer Democrat The death of Mr. John Weber, an old and respected citizen of this place, occurred last week. His funeral took place on Saturday. He was in his 78th year and had lived nearly all his life in the town of German Flatts. Herkimer Democrat Our oldest and one of our respected citizens died very suddenly on Saturday last. Robert Swer had reached the ripe old age of four score years. Some weeks since he made a visit to his sons at Utica and when there fell and perhaps such injuries were then received which may have caused his unexpected death. He leaves three sons and two daughters, Mrs. Jarus Cramer and Mrs. George Springer to mourn his loss and genial companionship. Mrs. William Eckler's burial notice was contributed by Lisa Slaski. Source: The "Herkimer Democrat," Wednesday, December 27, 1899 NEWVILLE Mrs. William Eckler, of Mohawk, formerly of this place, was buried here last Wednesday. Lots more obits on the Obits Bulletin Board Part 13. Back to Montgomery County NYGenWeb Created: 1/15/06 Last Entries Updated: 1/15/07 Copyright © 2006 - 2008 Lisa Slaski / M. Magill / Karen Matott / Barb Gese / Linda D. Rood / Willis Rankins Obits Indexing © 2008 Paul McLaughlin All Rights Reserved. |