DEATHS PAGE   13

       VARIOUS DATES AND LOCATIONS
 

August 29, 1901,
Daniel Elliott died at the residence of his son Hobart on Oak Hill Aug. 29, 1901 where on the Sunday following the funeral services was held, the Rev. Mr. Rice of Montour Falls, officiating. A large concourse of neighbors and friends were in attendance to pay their last dote of love and respect to One who had for many years been a prominent figure in their midst, and with many expressions of Sorrow and regret his mortal body was tenderly laid away in Laurel Hill cemetery.
Mr. Elliott was born in Schoharie county N. Y., November 24th, 1818,
And was nearing his 83rd birthday when he died.  His father was George Elliott, who lived and died Schoharie county, N. Y., where Daniel was born. He had three others brothers; George, James and Thomas all having preceded him to “that home from which no traveler returns,” and four sisters, and one only of whom, Mrs. Elizabeth VanDorn, of Burdett. Survives him. Daniel left the old homestead in Schoharie in his youth, and in his early manhood married Margaret Clauherty, add purchased the farm on Foot’s Hill, north of Odessa, since known as the “Bowlby” farm.” Soon after, this farm was exchanged for a farm near Catharine, known as the “Isaac Lyon farm,” and now owned by Washington Robertson. From this place he removed to Oak Hill, about 7 years ago, and had resided continuously in the same place until he died, his wife, Margaret, died ten years ago. Six children were born to them; Five are still living. Owen, the second son having died in his early man hood several years ago. Hobart, the elder son, owns and resides on the old farm on Oak hill; Esther married Ira Casterline and lives in Cayuta, Maggie married a son of Herman Rumsey and lives in Enfield, Mary married George Dean and lives near Prattsburg, Steuben county, and Eva lives at Waverly, N. Y. All are present at their fathers funeral. Daniel Elliott lived a strenuous life.  Alpine, N.Y.
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[ Aug. 24, 1914]Frederick Owens passes away suddenly Monday morning, while on his way to work.
He was in business with several other men, including Frank Hewitt. He left the village early in the morning to repair the highway in the vicinity of the Fitzpatrick farm. Shortly after leaving it began to rain when Mr. McClure's bridge was reached.  Mr. Hewitt decided to wait until more favorable weather appeared more favorable. Mr. Price alighted from the wagon and sat on the guardrail of ‘the Bridge. He suddenly fell forward on the bridge and attempted to speak but he was inaudible at the same time made his friends rushed to his assistance but to no avail as he had expired immediately. The body was taken to Hubbard’s undertaking rooms where an examination was made and that death ‘was caused to paralysis to the heart.  He was 54 years of age.
HE was the son of Rev. John N and Nancy Huston; he was born in the town of Dix. Where he followed the occupation of farming until 12 years ago when he moved to this village.  Funeral will be held at the home on Owego St. with Masonic rites Thursday. HE is survived by his widow and two children, Lewis and Miss Pea----rest of clipping missing.
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 Died, Monday night of this week, at the home of his brotherinIaw, William Saunders, in this town. John Sherwood, aged 58 years He was a veteran of the civil war.[Feb 3, 1902 paper]
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Died, in this village on Saturday, March 22d, Mrs. Anna Hough Scott, in the 30th year of her age. The funeral was on Monday, the 24th, and the interment at Sugar Hill.[Feb. 3, 1902 paper]
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Died, at her borne in Moreland Tueaday, April 1, 1902, Mrs. Jane Saylor wife of A. M. Saylor aged 81 years. She was born at, Hector, near Mecklenburg. She is survived by three sons and two daughters; Henry and William of Moreland, Charles of Romulus, Seneca county; Mrs. George Rumsey of Montour Falls, and Mrs. Ella Egan, of Moreland Funeral services were held at the late home today (Thursday) burial at Moreland.
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[Jan 11,1906 paper]
Mrs. Ezra B. Sutton. Palmyra NY
 Mrs. Susan Sutton, ,wife of Ezra  B. Sutton, the ex. National League base ball player, and sister of our townsman, J.T.McKeg, died at her home in Palmyra last Friday, death resulting from severe burns she sustained several weeks ago. ‘The accident which ultimately caused. The death of Mrs. Sutton occurred on thanksgiving eve. She and her husband were seated in their library when the oil lamp exploded and most of the oil flew on to Mrs. Sutton. Burning her so terribly that it was not thought that she could survive that night.  She was given every attention that was possible and she seemed to grow better, but she continued to suffer greatly, and the end came last night. An unfortunate part of the accident was that Mr. Sutton, who was seated on the other side of the room, was unable to give his wife any assistance any owing his crippled condition. He was formerly a man of great physical strength, but since his baseball days, rheumatism has so crippled him that at times he is unable to hardly move a muscle. Mrs. Sutton was about forty-five years of age and besides one daughter, Georgiana, survives her husband.
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Obituary
On Sunday Nov 24, 1907 at his home on South Franklin St in this village where he had lived for nearly forty years, occurred the death of Noah Squires, his age being 77 years. He was born in England but came in early life to this country. His wife who is a sister to the late Hiram E Pike survives him by one daughter. Mrs. Mrs. George Thompson and by three granddaughters.  Burial in Glenwood.
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The last will and testament of Hiram E Pike late e of this village of Watkins, bequeaths all his property both real and personal to his wife for her use for her life; after her death to Minnie H Hammil and Daniel L Hamill equally share.
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The death of Mrs. Loretta Pike Case, widow of the late Matthew Case for many years a resident of our village occurred during the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11th at her home in Watkins her age being 77 years.
 She her sleep was daughter of the late David Pike. , Of Dix.  And had lived in that town or in our village since 1846, her husband died some ten or twelve years ago.  She had no children but is survived by four sisters; Mrs. Noah Squires of Watkins, and Mrs. Pamelia [George]Thompson, Mrs. George W Ganung and Mrs. Albert Beckwith if Dix.  Burial in Glenwood.
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1939
Adelbert B [Britton] Crout
Six corners Correspondent
Adelbert B Crout Sr. died suddenly at his home in the town of Tyrone, Wed. Nov 15, He was born in Catlin, CHEMUNG Co. Dec., 9, 1872 and was almost 67 yrs of age. His early age was spent around Watkins. On June 24 1900 he married Mary Stanley of Watkins and they have lived in this vicinity. He leaves his widow, four daughters and one son, Mrs.. Hobart Marten of Geneva, Mrs. Thomas Kellogg of Burdett, Mrs.. Maynard Doan/Dean of Montour Falls, and Adelbert Court of Tyrone, five brothers, Burton Crout of Moreland, Fred Crout of Syracuse, Charles and Dean Crout of Montour Falls, and Seymour Crout of California and seven grandchildren. Funeral held Sat. at the Sargent funeral home, Dundee. Internment at Montour Falls.
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Mrs. Priscilla Rowley. [Bump, twin to Arrilla Bump Bailey]
Died at 3;15 am today at the home of her grand nephew, Bruce Johnson of 131 East Third St, where she has resided for the past six years. Mrs. Rowley had been in poor health for some time, but has been confined to her bed for only one week. She was born in the town of Catlin July 11, 1842, the daughter. of Daniel and Sally [Cady] Bump. She married Mr. Wm.
Rowley 67 years ago and moved to Portland, Oregon where they resided for many years, later moving to Post Creek, Mr. Rowley died in 1904. She is survived by three nephews, Daniel, Mark and Clarence Bump of Portland Oregon. Six Grand nephews; Bruce Johnson, Grant Johnson, George Bump, Wilson Bump, William Bump of Horseheads; four nieces, Mrs. Florence Storms, Horseheads; Mrs. Doris [Bailey] Watkins; Mrs. Violet [Bailey] Laughlin, Watkins and Mrs. Sylvia Butts Odessa. Burial in Moreland cemetery.
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Miss Hannah Hazen formerly of the village, die din Mecklenburg on wed. Miss Hazen was the last member of a family of ten brothers and sister one of whom was Mrs. Charles Prince.
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Mr.?  Brown was born in the town of Montour and at the time of his death was in the 45th year of his life. He was a son of V R Brown, who survives him; also a wife and one child, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. F J. Green, of Hot Springs S D.; Miss Belle And Miss Bessie Brown of Millport, and Edward Brown of Montour. He was employed of the Northern Central Co. and previous to coming to this place was the Station Agene of the company at Phelps Junction, and for the past two years Station agent of this place.
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June 21, 1900 paper
Luther J Drake on Thurs. last died. Mr. drake was born in Newfield, Tompkins co. NY in 1854, and came to this place to reside with his grandparents when he was 14 yr. of age. Spending the best years of his life on the farm where he resided at the time of his death. In Jan. 1875, he was united in marriage with Alice J. Vaughn of this place.  He was a member of Odessa lodge No 746. Burial services were under this order. Internment in Montour Cemetery.
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Jul 6, 1900 ca.
Charles Tracy Robertson, eldest son of Mrs. and Mrs. Washington Robertson. He was born township of Dix Schuyler co NY Oct 23rd 1879.He graduated from union school of this place.  He attended the Business College at Poughkeepsie. He was suddenly attacked by illness and was removed to Roosevelt Hospital in NY City where he was found to have a formidable fever and was detained for 13 weeks. After returning home he passed away from the dread destroyer. Funeral services were at the home on Sun. afternoon July 8th.
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JAN. 29, 1885
DEATH FROM ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING IN HECTOR. The following particulars of a
Lamentable tragedy, which occurred near Reynoldsville on Sunday, last, and resulted in the death
Of an estimable young lady, are furnished the Express by Dr. G. A. Tracy from matters taken by
Him as Coroner, at the inquest held in regard to the matter on Monday last. The victim was Miss
Jane Halford, much respected young lady aged twenty-one years, and the eldest daughter of David
Halford who resides some two and one half miles northeast of Reynoldsville. The unfortunate
Young man who caused her death William L. Millspaugh, aged twenty seven and who resides
About one mile east of the village. He removed from Michigan to He national recognition or
About one year ago and previous to living in that State was a resident of Catharine in this county.
Between the hours of six and seven o'clock on Sunday evening, Mr. Millspaugh took Miss Halford
From her fathers house for a sleigh ride. Instead, however, of taking the ride alone with her, he
Returned to his home to get his sister to accompany them. Accompanied by Miss Halford he
Entered the parlor of the house, and shortly after his sister left the room to depart for the ride.
They had been alone together but a very few minutes when he thoughtlessly picked up a 32-calibre
Revolver that had lain upon the mantel, as he thought untouched for many months, but which
Had been loaded by his father about ten days before. Thinking it unloaded he handled it rather
Carelessly, and to his horror it was discharged, the ball piercing the brain of the young lady just
Above the left temple and taking a backward and downward direction in its course.
Dr. A. V. Stobbs of Mecklenburg was immediately summoned, and subsequently Dr. Charles T.
Kelsey of Tompkins county, but to no purpose, Miss Halford remaining unconscious and dying
About midnight, or nearly four hours after the accident. As soon as Mr. Millspaugh realized the
Terrible result of his unfortunate act, he lost no time in appearing before Justice Bella C. Smith of
Reynoldsville, and giving himself up to the protection of the law. He was placed under arrest to
Await further developments of the case, and was released at the completion of the coroners
Inquest on the following Monday. Ten witnesses were sworn, including Drs. Stobbs and Kelsey on
The result of a post mortem examination of the deceased, and the following verdict was rendered:
“The deceased came to her death from a pistol shot accidentally fired by the hands of William L. Millspaugh, the ball from which entered the brain of the deceased, from the effects of which she
Died on the 25th day of January 1885.”
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Sept. 1868 died
On the 20th at 7 o'clock Mrs. Samuel G Crawford, of this village.
Mrs. C had been unwell since Jan and in a peaceful hope of a blessed immortality she has declined and passed away gently and quietly. Her maiden name was King. She was born in Junius/Julius Seneca Co. in Jan 1809? Where she lived and grew to maturity engaged with various cases appropriate to other opposition.  At the age of 24 she became hopeful Christian and was joined to the Presbyterian Church in Julius. She removed to Clyde in Wayne Co. that there about 28 years age was
Married she married Mr. Crawford. Funeral service was at the late home on Tuesday. Commencing by the reading of Watt’s consolatory Hymn.
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Gibson [ clipping very hard to read]
Wm. H. Hawkins  died today at about 1 pm in the home of his niece Mrs.. Edwin Sherman/Shermon at the age of 67 years. He was born in Schuyler County. Mr. Hawkins leaves a wife and two ----- who reside in Shelby Mich. and also three sisters. He has been in failing health for some time and death was possible due to a complications of disease. Mr. Hawkins was a veteran of the civil war and had discharged papers fro three different companies. The funeral will be held Wed. at 2 PM. from Hope Cemetery Chapel and will be in charge of the G. A. R.
Of which he was a member.

1906 written on the clipping.
Death of Mrs. J. H. Ross. Roselia Gorden Dolph only daughter
Of the late Chester and Eliza Vanderbilt Dolph was born June 2nd 1843Married Mr. James H Ross June 2, 1864 and died the 24th of 1905 at Painted Post NY. She leaves her husband Rev. J Ross, one son, J Dolph Ross of Dryden NY. And three brothers, Cyrus of Portland, Ore. Prof. J. Dolph of Port Jarvis, NY.[the rest of the clipping is missing]
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1869
A man named William Baker was found dead in Elmira on Sunday morning. At first it was supposed he had fallen and died from cold and exposure, but a coroners jury decided that he had been foully dealt with.
The deceased was but 24 years old. Though his looks indicated a man more advanced in the state of life. By trade he was a shoemaker His life up to within six or seven months an had been rather a dissipated one. For half a year or so, however he had drunk noting and apparently had reformed. On the last day of his life he left the Post and came to Corning. His father and mother are living. When noon came and the son did not return his mother not knowing this he had gone to Corning remarked that “William must be at work” At Corning it is thought Baker fell in with some associates and began drinking again. Unsettled in mind by liquor he took the cars, in a fatal moment and came on to Elmira reaching here either at three o'clock on the Buffalo Accommodation or at half past five mail. Here his further actions are plainly traced testimony published in the Gazetteer up to eleven o'clock on the night which he met his fate by the hands of violence no doubt. Drinking at various places being put out of one twice, the next morning disclosed him dead and frozen on the ice of the canal near where he a last seen alive, his head cut open.  Lying faces downward and head in the water.
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1906
Mrs. Harriet Pike widow of the late Sewall Pike died at her home in this village on Monday afternoon aged 74 yrs. Mrs. Pike suffered fro a fall on the ice last winter and it is thought that this fall produced the conditions causing her death. She is survived by one son, Hiram Pike of Rochester, and two daughters Mrs. Joseph T. McKeg, and Miss Sarah Pike both residing in this village. There is also one grandson Joseph S McKeg. Mrs. Rogers of Watkins and Mrs. Whitlock of Michigan, are two sisters of Mrs. Pike. Burial in Montour cemetery.
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John Henry Hall a well known resident of Catharine died last Friday June 2nd at the home of his son in law Manley H. Gibbs.  His age was 82 and he was in poor health for some time. His wife who was Miss Sarah Jessup of Newfield died several years ago. Burial in Mitchell cemetery.
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1906 Death of
Hiram E Pike citizen of our town and county for much of his life, occurred on Monday March 5, 1906.  HE was born in Addison Steuben co. in Oct. 1833, a son of the late David Pike of Dix who died at an advanced age about the year of 1886. In 1865 he was united in Marriage to Marinda Hewitt of Veteran who was the one daughter of Mrs. D L Hamill of Buffalo survies him. Mr. Pike had made Watkins his home for over forty years.  He had a business in Havana and later kept a store at Coal Point in days when coal transshipment makes that a busy place.  He built and ran for awhile a bakery in the Pike building. It recently burned and than he was in the livery business. Five sisters, Mrs. Loretta Case, and Mrs. Noah Squires of Watkins; Mrs. Pamelia Thompson, Mrs. George W. Ganung and Mrs. Albert Beckwith of Dix survive him. Burial in Glenwood.
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1914
James Franklin Barnes died In Watkins Oct. 28, 1914. He was born in Bellona June 2, 1875. James was educated as a physician and surgeon at Bellevue Hospital in NY City in 1872-1875. His uncle was Dr. George W. Brundage of Dresden.  He married Miss Dilthy Bell Shelton in Montour falls. Dec. 26, 1877. His widow and three children Caroline Shelton Barnes, Mrs. Lewis H. Durland and David S Barnes, survive.
He also leaves a sister Mrs. Henry T Larzelere of Torrey.  Burial in Montour cemetery.
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Died at her home near Alpine Thursday July 16th 1891 of apoplexy, Mrs. Margaret Elliott aged 62 years 5 months. Her funeral was held at her late residence on Sat.. A husband and six children are left to mourn.
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Marion Smith died at Smith Valley NY of pneumonia. He was born at Romulus, Seneca co on March 31, 1849, and was 53 yrs. Old.  HE lived nearly all his life in our community.  An aged mother survives him.
He leaves a sister Mrs. Fred Gardner of Bennettsburg, and one brother Ogden of Michigan.   One sister and an aged father have predeceased him. Funeral Feb. 12th at his late residence. Burial in MIX [Dix?} cemetery.
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Mr. John June one of the oldest citizens of this village died Sunday morning Feb. 9th in the 81st yr. of age. He was on the street but a few days before his death, but had been in failing health all winter, having had several attacks of heart. He was born in Orange Co NY His father was Joshua June. His grandfather came to this country from France with Gen. Lafayette.
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Watkins Express Sept. 8, 1885 death of Mrs. Cilicia F Fish. Died at her residence in the village of Mecklenburg NY Tues. Aug. 1, 1885; Cilicia Fish ages nearly sixty years. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Hazen and born in New Jersey Sept. 18, 1817. She came to Catharine at the age of 8 yrs. She attended Starkey seminary for several years taught school. Dec. 25, 1851 she became the wife of Dr. Henry Fish and leaves two sons. Messrs. J H and M Fish of Mecklenburg.
Burial in Mecklenburg.
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Mr. Ganung was born in 1823 in Putman Co NY and with his parents when five came to this section where he has lived for 72 years. 44 of which were spent on the farm where he died.
His wife preceded him, was Miss Mary Ann Oldfield of Hornby, Steuben Co NY. They were married 51 years. The late Solomon Ganung long a resident of Moreland.  He was the father of seven children three of who survive. Mr. Floyd Ganung of this place, Mrs. Susan [Albert] Roloson and Mr. Edwin Ganung both of Moreland.
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Either 1879 or 1899 written on the clipping.
Died at his residence in Starkey on the 17th, Sherlock Andrews aged 77 yes. Sherlock Andrews was the oldest brother of Edwin C. Andrews of Reading, and came to this country from green co with his father, Ichabod in 1812.  At the age of 25 he married Millie Thomas the wedding taking place Feb. 7, 1821. They lived about half mile east of the town of Reading, about half-mile east of the old homestead now occupied by Edwin.
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Died several years ago. Mr. Hall was a most estimable citizen and a member of St Johns Episcopal Church of Catharine. Burial in Mitchell cemetery.
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August 29, 1901,
Daniel Elliott died at the residence of his son Hobart on Oak Hill Aug. 29, 1901 where on the Sunday following the funeral services was held, the Rev. Mr. Rice of Montour Falls, officiating. A large concourse of neighbors and friends were in attendance to pay their last dote of love and respect to One who had for many years been a prominent figure in their midst, and with many expressions of Sorrow and regret his mortal body was tenderly laid away in Laurel Hill cemetery.
Mr. Elliott was born in Schoharie county N. Y., November 24th, 1818,
And was nearing his 83rd birthday when he died.  His father was George Elliott, who lived and died Schoharie county, N. Y., where Daniel was born. He had three others brothers; George, James and Thomas all having preceded him to “that home from which no traveler returns,” and four sisters, and one only of whom, Mrs. Elizabeth VanDorn, of Burdett. Survives him. Daniel left the old homestead in Schoharie in his youth, and in his early manhood married Margaret Clauherty, add purchased the farm on Foot’s Hill, north of Odessa, since known as the “Bowlby” farm.” Soon after, this farm was exchanged for a farm near Catharine, known as the “Isaac Lyon farm,” and now owned by Washington Robertson. From this place he removed to Oak Hill, about 7 years ago, and had resided continuously in the same place until he died, his wife, Margaret, died ten years ago. Six children were born to them; Five are still living. Owen, the second son having died in his early man hood several years ago. Hobart, the elder son, owns and resides on the old farm on Oak hill; Esther married Ira Casterline and lives in Cayuta, Maggie married a son of Herman Rumsey and lives in Enfield, Mary married George Dean and lives near Prattsburg, Steuben county, and Eva lives at Waverly, N. Y. All are present at their fathers funeral. Daniel Elliott lived a strenuous life.  Alpine, N.Y. ___________________________
 
 
 
 
 

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[ Aug. 24, 1914]Frederick Owens passes away suddenly Monday morning, while on his way to work.
He was in business with several other men, including Frank Hewitt. He left the village early in the morning to repair the highway in the vicinity of the Fitzpatrick farm. Shortly
Shortly after leaving it began to rain when Mr. McClure's bridge was reached.  Mr. Hewitt decided to wait until more favorable weather appeared more favorable. Mr. Price alighted from the wagon and sat on the guardrail of ‘the Bridge. He suddenly fell forward on the bridge and attempted to speak but he was inaudible at the same time made his friends rushed to his assistance but to no avail as he had expired immediately. The body was taken to Hubbard’s undertaking rooms where an examination was made and that death ‘was caused to paralysis to the heart.  He was 54 years of age.
HE was the son of Rev. John N and Nancy Huston; he was born in the town of Dix. Where he followed the occupation of farming until 12 years ago when he moved to this village.  Funeral will be held at the home on Owego St. with Masonic rites Thursday. HE is survived by his widow and two children, Lewis and Miss Pea----rest of clipping missing.
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 Died, Monday night of this week, at the home of his brother in law, William Saunders, in this town. John Sherwood, aged 58 years He was a veteran of the civil war.[Feb 3, 1902 paper]
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Died, in this village on Saturday, March 22d, Mrs. Anna Hough Scott, in the 30th year of her age. The funeral was on Monday, the 24th, and the interment at Sugar Hill.[Feb. 3, 1902 paper]
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Died, at her borne in Moreland Tueaday, April 1, 1902, Mrs. Jane Saylor wife of A. M. Saylor aged 81 years. She was born at, Hector, near Mecklenburg. She is survived by three sons and two daughters; Henry and William of Moreland, Charles of Romulus, Seneca county; Mrs. George Rumsey of Montour Falls, and Mrs. Ella Egan, of Moreland Funeral services were held at the late home today (Thursday) burial at Moreland.
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[Jan 11,1906 paper]
Mrs. Ezra B. Sutton. Palmyra NY
 Mrs. Susan Sutton, ,wife of Ezra  B. Sutton, the ex. National League base ball player, and sister of our townsman, J.T.McKeg, died at her home in Palmyra last Friday, death resulting from severe burns she sustained several weeks ago. ‘The accident which ultimately caused. The death of Mrs. Sutton occurred on thanksgiving eve. She and her husband were seated in their library when the oil lamp exploded and most of the oil flew on to Mrs. Sutton. Burning her so terribly that it was not thought that she could survive that night.  She was given every attention that was possible and she seemed to grow better, but she continued to suffer greatly, and the end came last night. An unfortunate part of the accident was that Mr. Sutton, who was seated on the other side of the room, was unable to give his wife any assistance any owing his crippled condition. He was formerly a man of great physical strength, but since his baseball days, rheumatism has so crippled him that at times he is unable to hardly move a muscle. Mrs. Sutton was about forty-five years of age and besides one daughter, Georgiana, survives her husband.
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Obituary
On Sunday Nov 24, 1907 at his home on South Franklin St in this village where he had lived for nearly forty years, occurred the death of Noah Squires, his age being 77 years. He was born in England but came in early life to this country. His wife who is a sister to the late Hiram E Pike survives him by one daughter. Mrs. Mrs. George Thompson and by three granddaughters.  Burial in Glenwood.
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The last will and testament of Hiram E Pike late e of this village of Watkins, bequeaths all his property both real and personal to his wife for her use for her life; after her death to Minnie H Hammil and Daniel L Hamill equally share.
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The death of Mrs. Loretta Pike Case, widow of the late Matthew Case for many years a resident of our village occurred during the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11th at her home in Watkins her age being 77 years.
 She her sleep was daughter of the late David Pike. , Of Dix.  And had lived in that town or in our village since 1846, her husband died some ten or twelve years ago.  She had no children but is survived by four sisters; Mrs. Noah Squires of Watkins, and Mrs. Pamelia [George]Thompson, Mrs. George W Ganung and Mrs. Albert Beckwith if Dix.  Burial in Glenwood.
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1939
Adelbert B [Britton] Crout
Six corners Correspondent
Adelbert B Crout Sr. died suddenly at his home in the town of Tyrone, Wed. Nov 15, He was born in Catlin, CHEMUNG Co. Dec., 9, 1872 and was almost 67 yrs of age. His early age was spent around Watkins. On June 24 1900 he married Mary Stanley of Watkins and they have lived in this vicinity. He leaves his widow, four daughters and one son, Mrs.. Hobart Marten of Geneva, Mrs. Thomas Kellogg of Burdett, Mrs.. Maynard Doan/Dean of Montour Falls, and Adelbert Court of Tyrone, five brothers, Burton Crout of Moreland, Fred Crout of Syracuse, Charles and Dean Crout of Montour Falls, and Seymour Crout of California and seven grandchildren. Funeral held Sat. at the Sargent funeral home, Dundee. Internment at Montour Falls.
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Mrs. Priscilla Rowley. [Bump, twin to Arrilla Bump Bailey]
Died at 3;15 am today at the home of her grand nephew, Bruce Johnson of 131 East Third St, where she has resided for the past six years. Mrs. Rowley had been in poor health for some time, but has been confined to her bed for only one week. She was born in the town of Catlin July 11, 1842, the daughter. of Daniel and Sally [Cady] Bump. She married Mr. Wm.
Rowley 67 years ago and moved to Portland, Oregon where they resided for many years, later moving to Post Creek, Mr. Rowley died in 1904. She is survived by three nephews, Daniel, Mark and Clarence Bump of Portland Oregon. Six Grand nephews; Bruce Johnson, Grant Johnson, George Bump, Wilson Bump, William Bump of Horseheads; four nieces, Mrs. Florence Storms, Horseheads; Mrs. Doris [Bailey] Watkins; Mrs. Violet [Bailey] Laughlin, Watkins and Mrs. Sylvia Butts Odessa. Burial in Moreland cemetery.
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Miss Hannah Hazen formerly of the village, die din Mecklenburg on wed. Miss Hazen was the last member of a family of ten brothers and sister one of whom was Mrs. Charles Prince.
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Mr.?  Brown was born in the town of Montour and at the time of his death was in the 45th year of his life. He was a son of V R Brown, who survives him; also a wife and one child, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. F J. Green, of Hot Springs S D.; Miss Belle And Miss Bessie Brown of Millport, and Edward Brown of Montour. He was employed of the Northern Central Co. and previous to coming to this place was the Station Agene of the company at Phelps Junction, and for the past two years Station agent of this place.
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June 21, 1900 paper
Luther J Drake on Thurs. last died. Mr. drake was born in Newfield, Tompkins co. NY in 1854, and came to this place to reside with his grandparents when he was 14 yr. of age. Spending the best years of his life on the farm where he resided at the time of his death. In Jan. 1875, he was united in marriage with Alice J. Vaughn of this place.  He was a member of Odessa lodge No 746. Burial services were under this order. Internment in Montour Cemetery.
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Jul 6, 1900 ca.
Charles Tracy Robertson, eldest son of Mrs. and Mrs. Washington Robertson. He was born township of Dix Schuyler co NY Oct 23rd 1879.He graduated from union school of this place.  He attended the Business College at Poughkeepsie. He was suddenly attacked by illness and was removed to Roosevelt Hospital in NY City where he was found to have a formidable fever and was detained for 13 weeks. After returning home he passed away from the dread destroyer. Funeral services were at the home on Sun. afternoon July 8th.
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JAN. 29, 1885
DEATH FROM ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING IN HECTOR. The following particulars of a
Lamentable tragedy, which occurred near Reynoldsville on Sunday, last, and resulted in the death
Of an estimable young lady, are furnished the Express by Dr. G. A. Tracy from matters taken by
Him as Coroner, at the inquest held in regard to the matter on Monday last. The victim was Miss
Jane Halford, much respected young lady aged twenty-one years, and the eldest daughter of David
Halford who resides some two and oneself miles northeast of Reynoldsville. The unfortunate
Young man who caused her death William L. Millspaugh, aged twenty seven and who resides
About one mile east of the village. He removed from Michigan to He national recognition or
About one year ago and previous to living in that State was a resident of Catharine in this county.
Between the hours of six and seven o'clock on Sunday evening, Mr. Millspaugh took Miss Halford
From her fathers house for a sleigh ride. Instead, however, of taking the ride alone with her, he
Returned to his home to get his sister to accompany them. Accompanied by Miss Halford he
Entered the parlor of the house, and shortly after his sister left the room to depart for the ride.
They had been alone together but a very few minutes when he thoughtlessly picked up a 32-calibre
Revolver that had lain upon the mantel, as he thought untouched for many months, but which
Had been loaded by his father about ten days before. Thinking it unloaded he handled it rather
Carelessly, and to his horror it was discharged, the ball piercing the brain of the young lady just
Above the left temple and taking a backward and downward direction in its course.
Dr. A. V. Stobbs of Mecklenburg was immediately summoned, and subsequently Dr. Charles T.
Kelsey of Tompkins county, but to no purpose, Miss Halford remaining unconscious and dying
About midnight, or nearly four hours after the accident. As soon as Mr. Millspaugh realized the
Terrible result of his unfortunate act, he lost no time in appearing before Justice Bella C. Smith of
Reynoldsville, and giving himself up to the protection of the law. He was placed under arrest to
Await further developments of the case, and was released at the completion of the coroners
Inquest on the following Monday. Ten witnesses were sworn, including Drs. Stobbs and Kelsey on
The result of a post mortem examination of the deceased, and the following verdict was rendered:
“The deceased came to her death from a pistol shot accidentally fired by the hands of William L. Millspaugh, the ball from which entered the brain of the deceased, from the effects of which she
Died on the 25th day of January 1885.”
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Sept. 1868 died
On the 20th at 7 o'clock Mrs. Samuel G Crawford, of this village.
Mrs. C had been unwell since Jan and in a peaceful hope of a blessed immortality she has declined and passed away gently and quietly. Her maiden name was King. She was born in Junius/Julius Seneca Co. in Jan 1809? Where she lived and grew to maturity engaged with various cases appropriate to other opposition.  At the age of 24 she became hopeful Christian and was joined to the Presbyterian Church in Julius. She removed to Clyde in Wayne Co. that there about 28 years age was
Married she married Mr. Crawford. Funeral service was at the late home on Tuesday. Commencing by the reading of Watt’s consolatory Hymn.
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Gibson [ clipping very hard to read]
Wm. H. Hawkins  died today at about 1 pm in the home of his niece Mrs.. Edwin Sherman/Shermon at the age of 67 years. He was born in Schuyler County. Mr. Hawkins leaves a wife and two ----- who reside in Shelby Mich. and also three sisters. He has been in failing health for some time and death was possible due to a complications of disease. Mr. Hawkins was a veteran of the civil war and had discharged papers fro three different companies. The funeral will be held Wed. at 2 PM. from Hope Cemetery Chapel and will be in charge of the G. A. R.
Of which he was a member.

1906 written on the clipping.
Death of Mrs. J. H. Ross. Roselia Gorden Dolph only daughter
Of the late Chester and Eliza Vanderbilt Dolph was born June 2nd 1843Married Mr. James H Ross June 2, 1864 and died the 24th of 1905 at Painted Post NY. She leaves her husband Rev. J Ross, one son, J Dolph Ross of Dryden NY. And three brothers, Cyrus of Portland, Ore. Prof. J. Dolph of Port Jarvis, NY.[the rest of the clipping is missing]
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1869
A man named William Baker was found dead in Elmira on Sunday morning. At first it was supposed he had fallen and died from cold and exposure, but a coroners jury decided that he had been foully dealt with.
The deceased was but 24 years old. Though his looks indicated a man more advanced in the state of life. By trade he was a shoemaker His life up to within six or seven months an had been rather a dissipated one. For half a year or so, however he had drunk noting and apparently had reformed. On the last day of his life he left the Post and came to Corning. His father and mother are living. When noon came and the son did not return his mother not knowing this he had gone to Corning remarked that “William must be at work” At Corning it is thought Baker fell in with some associates and began drinking again. Unsettled in mind by liquor he took the cars, in a fatal moment and came on to Elmira reaching here either at three o'clock on the Buffalo Accommodation or at half past five mail. Here his further actions are plainly traced testimony published in the Gazetteer up to eleven o'clock on the night which he met his fate by the hands of violence no doubt. Drinking at various places being put out of one twice, the next morning disclosed him dead and frozen on the ice of the canal near where he a last seen alive, his head cut open.  Lying faces downward and head in the water.
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1906
Mrs. Harriet Pike widow of the late Sewall Pike died at her home in this village on Monday afternoon aged 74 yrs. Mrs. Pike suffered fro a fall on the ice last winter and it is thought that this fall produced the conditions causing her death. She is survived by one son, Hiram Pike of Rochester, and two daughters Mrs. Joseph T. McKeg, and Miss Sarah Pike both residing in this village. There is also one grandson Joseph S McKeg. Mrs. Rogers of Watkins and Mrs. Whitlock of Michigan, are two sisters of Mrs. Pike. Burial in Montour cemetery.
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John Henry Hall a well known resident of Catharine died last Friday June 2nd at the home of his son in law Manley H. Gibbs.  His age was 82 and he was in poor health for some time. His wife who was Miss Sarah Jessup of Newfield died several years ago. Burial in Mitchell cemetery.
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1906 Death of
Hiram E Pike citizen of our town and county for much of his life, occurred on Monday March 5, 1906.  HE was born in Addison Steuben co. in Oct. 1833, a son of the late David Pike of Dix who died at an advanced age about the year of 1886. In 1865 he was united in Marriage to Marinda Hewitt of Veteran who was the one daughter of Mrs. D L Hamill of Buffalo survies him. Mr. Pike had made Watkins his home for over forty years.  He had a business in Havana and later kept a store at Coal Point in days when coal transshipment makes that a busy place.  He built and ran for awhile a bakery in the Pike building. It recently burned and than he was in the livery business. Five sisters, Mrs. Loretta Case, and Mrs. Noah Squires of Watkins; Mrs. Pamelia Thompson, Mrs. George W. Ganung and Mrs. Albert Beckwith of Dix survive him. Burial in Glenwood.
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1914
James Franklin Barnes died In Watkins Oct. 28, 1914. He was born in Bellona June 2, 1875. James was educated as a physician and surgeon at Bellevue Hospital in NY City in 1872-1875. His uncle was Dr. George W. Brundage of Dresden.  He married Miss Dilthy Bell Shelton in Montour falls. Dec. 26, 1877. His widow and three children Caroline Shelton Barnes, Mrs. Lewis H. Durland and David S Barnes, survive.
He also leaves a sister Mrs. Henry T Larzelere of Torrey.  Burial in Montour cemetery.
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Died at her home near Alpine Thursday July 16th 1891 of apoplexy, Mrs. Margaret Elliott aged 62 years 5 months. Her funeral was held at her late residence on Sat.. A husband and six children are left to mourn.
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Marion Smith died at Smith Valley NY of pneumonia. He was born at Romulus, Seneca co on March 31, 1849, and was 53 yrs. Old.  HE lived nearly all his life in our community.  An aged mother survives him.
He leaves a sister Mrs. Fred Gardner of Bennettsburg, and one brother Ogden of Michigan.   One sister and an aged father have predeceased him. Funeral Feb. 12th at his late residence. Burial in MIX [Dix?} cemetery.
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Mr. John June one of the oldest citizens of this village died Sunday morning Feb. 9th in the 81st yr. of age. He was on the street but a few days before his death, but had been in failing health all winter, having had several attacks of heart. He was born in Orange Co NY His father was Joshua June. His grandfather came to this country from France with Gen. Lafayette.
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Watkins Express Sept. 8, 1885 death of Mrs. Cilicia F Fish. Died at her residence in the village of Mecklenburg NY Tues. Aug. 1, 1885; Cilicia Fish ages nearly sixty years. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Hazen and born in New Jersey Sept. 18, 1817. She came to Catharine at the age of 8 yrs. She attended Starkey seminary for several years taught school. Dec. 25, 1851 she became the wife of Dr. Henry Fish and leaves two sons. Messrs. J H and M Fish of Mecklenburg.
Burial in Mecklenburg.
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Mr. Ganung was born in 1823 in Putman Co NY and with his parents when five came to this section where he has lived for 72 years. 44 of which were spent on the farm where he died.
His wife preceded him, was Miss Mary Ann Oldfield of Hornby, Steuben Co NY. They were married 51 years. The late Solomon Ganung long a resident of Moreland.  He was the father of seven children three of who survive. Mr. Floyd Ganung of this place, Mrs. Susan [Albert] Roloson and Mr. Edwin Ganung both of Moreland.
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Either 1879 or 1899 written on the clipping.
Died at his residence in Starkey on the 17th, Sherlock Andrews aged 77 yes. Sherlock Andrews was the oldest brother of Edwin C. Andrews of Reading, and came to this country from green co with his father, Ichabod in 1812.  At the age of 25 he married Millie Thomas the wedding taking place Feb. 7, 1821. They lived about half mile east of the town of Reading, about half-mile east of the old homestead now occupied by Edwin.
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Died several years ago. Mr. Hall was a most estimable citizen and a member of St Johns Episcopal Church of Catharine. Burial in Mitchell cemetery.
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[Feb.15, 1893 paper]
Death of Little Belle Weed of our village daughter of Horace Weed died during the night Wed. She had been sick six days with scarlet fever.  Funeral services were held at the house Friday. Rev Thomas Duck of Hammondsport officiated. Lilies, carnations and hyacinths covered the little casket.
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1868
Livingston co The wife of A Tiffany Norton editor of the Livingston Republican died at Geneseeo recently of consumption.

James M Wilson of Dansville aged 22 years, a son of Judge R A Wilson [now of Denopolis Alabana] who was a clerk in Angell and co. store, Dansville fell dead Oct. 19th from a buggy as he was driving through the streets.. he had formerly been subject to symptoms of hear disease and it is supposed that disease caused his death.

Mrs. May C Miller formerly of Dansville, died recently at Fort Scott, Ks.

Edward F Groneman formerly of Co. E. 21sst Ny died at dubuque, Iowa recently.

1868
The Ithaca Journal states that Minier Culver died at Owego aged 46 yrs.
Also Jacob Bruyn died at Syracuse. both were former residents of Ithaca.

Edward Baskin died at Tyrone Oct. 21st, aged 58 yrs.

A boy named Van Gelder died in Ulysses, Potter Co Pa. while watering a horse at the pump tying the lease to his ankle. The horse ran and dragged him until the halter broke.

1868
The Sherburne News states that Hiram Upham an old citizen of that town committed suicide. He had been for months deranged from over exertion.

1868
The Elmira Gazette states that a gentleman from South Carolina came there last weekend and procured the bodies of two of his sons, rebel officers who died while prisoners at Elmira and were buried in Woodlawn Cemetery among the nearly three thousand rebel dead.

The Owego Gazette announces the death at Owego Aug. 19th of Edward F Deming, aged 44 yrs. He died of consumption. We presume that he was the senior partner in the firm of Deming and Hubbard, Hardware Merchants in this village eight or ten years ago.

Apr. 15 1905
The death of Andrew Jobbitt a former very well known citizen and business man of this village, but for several years past a resident of Penn Yan, was at his home in that place on Sat. morning last.  aged 74 years. He is survived by his wife. Burial in Lake view cemetery.

1868
The Rochester Democrat states that at an early hour on Tues. morning the body of a young man named Frank Gallager aged 21 yrs., was discovered lying on the track. When found his head was cut off and seperated from his body. the limbs and the body were also considerable bruised. the young man left his home on Monday evening and was probably returning and wandered to the place where he met his death.

The Democrat also states that a boy named Wm. McMullen aged 12 yrs. was found floating in the Canal. It is supposed that he fell in without any person having knowledge of the occurrence.

Mr. Phineas Spaulding died Sat. the 17thinst. Int. his village, where he resided during the later years of his life ws one of the early pioneers of Western NY.  His remains were taken to Springfield Bradford Co Pa for interment on Tues. HE was born Oct. 4, 1782. His father was one of the four brothers who served in the Rev. War. Mr. Spaulding spent his early life among the Shakers in Essex Co Mass. When he was 12 yrs old with his father moved to Whitehall, remaining at that place three or four years.  mr. Spaulding Sr. came with his family of wife and six children to the then wilderness of Western NY. Their conveyance consisted of a sled drawn by two yoke of oxen. The mode of traveling in the depth of winter, through a dense forest,. Upon reaching Great Bend the family were obliged to leave a part of their goods. Proceeding p the Susquehanna they stopped at “Shepards’s Mills [Miltown] near the present village of Waverly, where they remained several months, finally locating at Draks settlement, now Spencer, Tioga Co. when the family arrived at the destination , the father had one dollar and half left with which to commence operations. He soon selected a hundred acres of land upon which he erected a log house. At this house was held the first religious service in the present township of spencer by Mr. Spaulding Sr. who was a baptist Clergy.
Mr. Phineas Spaulding came to this village about 12 yrs ago.

1854
A lad named Lowther living in Water St. Osweo lost his life on Sunday last by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of another lad, named Hotchkiss. the ball from the pistol entered the head of Lowther in front of his ear, the bullet lodged in the brain.

Elizabeth Crout was born in Beaver Dams March 23, 1839 and died at the home of her son Lesker in Bradford NY Feb. 23 1905. From whose home she was carried to her last resting place cemetery. In 1856 she ws married to David Rumsey and lived for many years near Wedgwood and of late years at Bradford NY. They had three sons, of whom Leroy and Lesker reside at Bradford, and S H Rumsey at Montour Falls; also one brother W. [ashington]A Crout, and two sisters, Mrs. S R Ganung, Mrs. Jane Coykendall, or Wedgewood NY. In 1876, she united with the Christian church at Wedgwood and led a sconsitent Christian life. She will be missed in the neighborhood where she lived. but most of all in the home. Mrs. Rumsey had been in ill health for several years, and gradually declined suffering greatly during the last few months. Yet never complained. The family desire to thank any and all who extended their help and sympathy during her illness and death and burial.

Willis F Holmes.
Following many weeks of suffering of plural pneumonia, Willis Frank Holmes died at his home on Catherine st. Wed. Jan 12, 1916 at the age of 55 years.. He was born in Newfield and was the son of Charles and Huldah Holmes.
he was a paperhanger and decorator which business he had followed for many years. Surviving are his widow one son Gerald, and one daughter, by a former marriage, Mrs. Ernest Miller, of DeRuyter NY. also four brothers, Wesley of Catlin, Orlando and Elmer of Milport,
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1904
The death of Mrs. Lillies M. Chamberlain Stanley occurred at her home in this village on Sat. Nov. 12th at the age of 84 yrs. She was born in Lansing, Tompkins county and was the widow of the late Eli Stanley who located in this village about the year 1862. she is survived by six children, Charles M and George Stanley of Ithaca; Hattie E. Stanley Quigley of Butte, Montana; Gussie A Stanley Quigley of Philadelphia, Pa; Belle C Stanley and Lillian M. Stanley of Montour Falls. also by six grandchildren  and one great grandchild.

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ca ?1868
Mr. U D Hood and his wife have been called to mourn the loss of two interesting children, by scarlet fever. this week.  There are quite  a number of children  in this village with this disease.
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Died at the residence of CHarles G Judd esq. in this village on Friday June 16th 1871. He was in the 94th year of his age.  He as born in Pittsfield Mass. Apr. 22, 1771 entered Hale College in Nov. 1793, and while in College joined the Presbyterian Church. In 1797, after graduating he married Amelia Jones took the oversight of his fathers farm in Pittsfield. and while living there was a justice of the peace. In 1822 he was licensed to preach, afterwards filled several local missions and was instrumental in the work of a number of revivals. he resided in Havana Ny from 1831 to 1852.  He was the great grandson of William Goodrick one of two orphan brothers who emigrated from Wales to Ct. in 1644. david Goodrich the son of William and Grandfather of Charles had two wives and  17 children and lived and died at Wetherfield, Ct. the average age of the 17 children was 73 yrs. the youngest one whose name is Charles and the father the subject of this notice, was born in 1720, moved to Pittsfield before a single house had been built there. He was one of the converts of Whitefield. In 1741  was a volunteer in the battle of Bennington, a civil magistrate, member of the Legislature and Judget of the Berkshire county courts. He lived to be 95 yrs old and left two sons and a daughters Penn Yan Chronicle.

1854
The accident occurred in Bergen on Wed. last which instantly deprived Mr. Nathaniel Farnham an aged and respectable citizen of his life. It appears that the deceased was talking in the road when a team belonging to David Parmelee took freight and ran away striking  the end of the tongue of the wagon against his back. Mr. F was 87 yrs. of age. somewhat deaf which was doubtless the reason he kept the road unwarned until the death suddenly cut him down.
Leroy Gazette
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1904
Comrade Calvin Thomas  of Montour Post No 22, Department of NY G A R. has been removed from among us. Resolved that we bow in humble submission to him who alone disposeth all events after the counsel of his holy will. Resolved that we hold dear the memory of our beloved Comrade because of his many virtues his generous kindly spirit his open hand reward the needy. The resolved that the record of our comrade in the civil war is in every way enviable. he volunteered just as soon as he was made free by the pen of the great Lincoln, and remained a true soldier to the last. Resolved that in deference to his memory we draped the G A R Hall and the charter for thirty days and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and also be printed in our local paper. S W Bengee Com.
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1868?  ca
With the death  of Dennis Bryan the young man who died recently at Montour? from having his legs crushed by the cars in connected an afflicting bit of comment which hs been relayed as follows.
After his mangled limbs had been amputated, his mind against the terrible consciousness that he must die and he implored the bystanders to send for his Lucy/Lacy. “Where is she? I must see her before i die. Let me see her and I can die in peace. Were his frequent -------?
His parents were asked what he meant, if he was married to which they replied that he was not and that they knew nothing of the person named as “his lucy/Lacy” After his death it came to light that he had been married about three months to a lady belonging to Lansingburgh. His wife's parents had opposed their marriage on the ground of his lack of means., and the consequences of this opposition was the young couple were clandestinely united and their marriage kept a profound secret. Young Bryan had placed all his earnings $550, in the hands of his wife, it being their intention when $600 had been accumulated to publicly announce their marriage. But alas the day on which they intended to thus claim and expected to receive the forgiveness of offended parents never arrived. Whitehall chronicle.
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1864
In Reading Schuyler Co NY jUne 27 1864 Ann Ellison wife of Andrew Ellison aged 33 yrs.

In Canandaigua June 21st Mrs. Amelia M Baird eldest daughter of col. E and martha M M Thayer formerly of Ithaca late of Watkins and now of Troy Pa.  She is the wife of the late E W Baird Esq.  of Towanda., but moved to Philia, Pa. where he died not long since. She was so wrought with the sudden death of her husband her mind at last under the terrible load of mental suffering her reason began to give way. her strong mind tottered on the verge of insanity, and at the last nothing remained of the once bright intellect but a shattered wreck , a flighted broken life.  She was taken to the asylum at Canandaigua NY where there a few days of suffering was permitted to lay down and burden of a broken heart, she passed away.
ca 1868?
The sudden death of Mr. HEnry Wittenhall at Tucker on The Sierra Nevadas in Nevada on the 13th of Nov. He was a former resident  of this place and moved with his family to California about four years ago. last year he lost his wife who died after a sickness of only two days. Mr. W was employed on the Central Pacific RR. In buildings and sheds and water tanks. Early sunday morning Nov. 15th he went out yo look at the sheds which were being built over the track to prevent the snow from drifting to the deep cuts between the mountains  and the plank on which he stood collapsed and he fell and stuck his head.
1868?ca
Bath
the courier  states the Lewis Bailey of Urbana died on the 22d inst aged 40 yrs.
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The Bath Courier states that Lewis Bailey of Urbana died on the 22d
inst. aged 40 yrs.
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1868ca?
Stephen Whitenack of Horsehead a respected man died last week after a brief illness aged 57 yrs. He was a senior warden of Horseheads Masonic Lodge. He was a brother  of John Whitenack., deceased of the town of Corning.
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Mid 1800’s ca.
the Telegraph states that William Stuart of Green’s corners was driving over the Catskill Mts. when horses cutter and driver fell 60 ft. He lay two days before being found and was then in a dying condition .
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Allegany county
the Cuba Patriot states that Wm. Wells brother of Albert Wells, of Friendship, was found dead in his bed at Little Genesee.
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Judge Utters’s son died suddenly in Friendship.

Andrew Charles, of Angelica formerly proprietor of the Charles Hotel died of apoplexy.
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ca 1868
Dryden News.
an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. thomas McCarty of this town, six weeks old was smothered a short time since. Its parents had taken it to Ithaca to have it christened and on returning, the over care of the mother to protect it from the cold, caused its death.
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1854 ca?
Fredonia Censor
the wife of Mr. Pliny Shepardson a citizen of Gerry Chautauque county committed suicide on Friday last. by trying a cord around her leg and opening an artery by which she bled to death. No cause is assigned for the act. She was some 60 years of age.

1854
died In the town on the 4th inst. Mr. Wm. Briggs aged about 45 yrs.

Died
In pine Valley on Sunday Harmon son of Mr. Andrew Phineas of this town aged 15 yrs.
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Mrs. Phebe Mosher died Sunday Jan 16, 1916, at the home of her daughters, Mrs. William Durkee aged 86 yrs. the cause of her death being pneumonia. Mrs. Mosher is survived by two daughters Mrs. Doris Catlin of Horseheads and Mrs. Wm. Durkee of Montour Falls; two sons John Mosher of Alpine and Frank Mosher of Elmira. Burial in Moreland cem..
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1854?
A child of A Hoage of Butternuts came to its death one day last week in the following manner. Mr. and Mrs. Hoag with their two children both boys, one aged about ten and the other five were at Otego on a visit. The two children were at play in the wagon they had come in when the oldest boy found a pistol laying on the seat under the cushion and took it up, not knowing it was loaded, pointed it at his younger brother, saying now I am not a going to shoot you. when it went off, the contents entering the breast of the child causing death in a short time. I it not known hoe the pistol came in the wagon. After the boy had seen what the had done his grief was inconsolable. Oneonta Herald.
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1901
Solomon Ganung On Wed. Jan. 23rd 1901 of the township of dix, residing between this place and Moreland, a well known and highly esteemed citizen and a prosperous farmer, departed this life at the advanced age of 77. He had been in failing health and realized the end was near. His household within  the space of one and half years, death thrice has visited removing first the wife July 25, 1899. In the autumn following on Oct. 7, 1899 their only daughter Miss Delphine passed on, not the father has found them in Better country leaving the only son, Frank C Ganung with his family to mourn the fathers demise. Mr. Ganung was born in 1823 in Putman co NY and with his parents at age five came into this section where he has lived the last 72 yrs. 44 of which were spent on the farm where he died. His wife wo preceded him to the unseen world so recently was a Miss Mary Ann Oldfield of Hornby Steuben Co Ny. They were married 51 yrs. The late Solomon Ganung was the son of Mr. John G Ganung long a resident of Moreland. The latter was the father of seven children, three of whom survive. Mr. Floyd Ganung of this place, Mrs. Susan [Albert] Roloson and Mr. Edwin Ganung both of Moreland.
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1901
Died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton in this village. Friday Feb. 22d, Frank Hamilton in the 23rd yr. of his age.
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Died in this village Feb. 21 1901 of valvular heart disease, Rolin D Huntley, aged 77 yrs. he was born in the town of Reading [then Steuben] now Schuyler Co NY aug. 19, 1823. He was the oldest of a family of ten children, of whom the following named five are still living.
Mrs. Henry Owne of Dix, Mrs. Daniel McStay of Kansas, Mrs. G L Hatfield of Colby Washington, Mrs. A Smith of Smith Valley and the Allen Huntley of Odessa. The funeral was held from the home of his daughter Mrs. J S Armstrong on Sun. Burial in Montour cemetery.

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Died  1904[ 1900 written on the clipping]
At the home of her sister, Mrs. William Weaver on Schuyler St. this village. March 25th, Miss Elizabeth Brady aged 60 yrs. Miss Brady had been a resident of this village for 50 years.  Burial in St Mary's Cemetery in Watkins.
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The Chronicle publishes a report of the death by accidental poisoning of Sylvester Denton in Brooklyn, formerly of Penn Yan.
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Nov. 21, 1900
Died at her home in this village Wed. evening at 8 o'clock Jennie Mack wife of Harry Stotenbur. funeral services will be held at the house on Genesee st.
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John Buckley  1901
In receipt of a copy of the Wantage Recorder, published at Deckertown NJ, containing a full account of the accident which befell John W. Buckley causing his death, a brief notice of which gave his last week.
He was drawing feed from a car in Quarryville and while coming down a sharp hill he fell from the load, one of the wheels of the wagon passing over his head fracturing the skull terrible. Scattered bags of feed indicated that they had slid from the wagon carrying the young man with them to his death.
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ca. jan 27 1901
William Skinner a well known and respected citizen of this village died at his home corner of Main and Catherine St. at about 2:30 sunday afternoon. Mr. Skinner had been confined to his house about a couple of weeks from grip, but had so far recovered as to be out on the street. He was stricken with apoplexy from which he did not rally. On Dec. 4th last his wife died and ws laid to rest in Montour Cem.  Mr. Skinner survived by a son Edward Skinner the well known clerk in the Pharmacy of Frank VanDuzen.  he was a little over 67 yrs old.
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A Middletown NY dispatch of Monday says John Buckley 21 yrs old fell from a load of feed broke his neck. He is a nephew of Sen. Anson J. McBride of NJ.  He had been a student of Cook Academy and a nephew of Mrs. Hulda b Jackson and Mary b Lewis of this village.
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1901ca
John Buckley of the class of 1901 had been killed in an accident was to those of the Academy a cause for deep sorrow.
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Dec 28, 1900
Ward Reynolds [Reynolds?} son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff. Reynolds who reside between Odessa and Alpine met death under most distressing circumstances at Burdett last Thurs. evening. He was standing on the Lehigh Valley tracks in company with a friend and owing tot he noise made by the near by locomotive did not hear the approaching Black Diamond Express. He was thrown some distance and instantly killed. Young man was about 24 yrs old and married about a year ago, to Florence daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N S Denmark of Alpine
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1903
Mrs. Elizabeth Bidwell mother of Mrs. Spencer Fisher died at the home of her daughter on Catherine St. on Monday apr. 27th. she was born in 1817 at Peterhead Scotland, and came to this country when eight years of age. She was left a widow with three children in 1850, and had resided in this village for the past seven years. Burial in Manchester, Ct.
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May 4 1903
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barber were in Cortland this week attending the funeral of george El Larabee nephew of Mr. Barber and eldest son of mr. and Mrs. J S. Larabee former resident of Montour.
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1901
Levi McKeel died Wed. evening Jan 30th at his home on Genesee St. in this village He was 79 yrs old.  He leaves a widow, on son and a granddaughter. Miss Grace Ford to mourn his death.
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1901
Feb. 7th 1901 after a sickness of less than a week passed away mrs.  Harriett Barto, wife of Mr. Alfred Barto at the age of 74 yrs, 5 mo, and 6da. She was born in Dutchess Co. In 1850 Nov. 13th she married in NY city to Mr. Barto who were married a few months over fifty years.  She lived here since 1856. In Feb. 1875 she became a Christian in the Presbyterian Church.  she leaves three sons and two daughters, William H, George A, of Ellisburg, Potter Co Pa. Augustus A, Hattie M Knapp of Ghod, Potter Co Pa. and Mrs. Annie E David of Allegan Mich.
she was buried in Montour cemetery.
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Death of W Seward Smith died of cancer at his home in Odessa july 16, 1903 aged 43 years. Burial in Laural Hill.  He leaves a wife and five children and his parents by his father and mother.
Mr. and Mrs. D C Smith of Dix, and four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Richard Twist of this village, Mrs. Hattie Palmer of North Dakota, Mrs. N R Laverver of Rockland Co NY, Miss Etta Smith of dix, Myron H Smith of this village and Albert Smith of Bennettsburg.
The late W Seward Smith had a life insurance of $1,000. in the Minnesota Mutual Life which has been promptly paid to his widow.
 
 
 

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