Inst. ADDED TO THE INFORMATION REFERES TO THE MONTH PRIOR

AREA DEATHS
(1854)
Sad accident. We learn that on Tuesday last Nathan Ogden Esq. of Newfield, lost his life by falling from an apple tree in which he was engaged to picking the fruit. Mr. Ogden was an honest and industrious citizen. He was elected a Justice of the Peace in the town of Cayuta Chemung Co an office which he filled with capacity for a number of years before moving into this county.

The Cooperstown Republican states that Peter Lamb, while on his way to visit his brother Daniel Lamb of Cooperstown was killed by falling under the car at H?/Knoweersvill, when in motion. He was seventy years old.

Orcutt Smith and Hiram Parker of Masonville Delaware Co were examining a revolver on the 17th when it was accidentally discharged, killing the later instantly; He was 22 yr. old.(?1868)

1868 Old Doctor Owen of Owego was thrown out of a stage near Grand Rapids Mich. and received such injuries that he soon died. His age was 89 yr..

Wellsville Free Press 1868
This week we publish the notice of the death of a young lady, then of the town of Alma. Before her death her parents were alarmed by her suddenly screaming out in the night.
They went to her room to ascertain the cause, but she gave no satisfactory reasons for doing so. The next morning at the breakfast  table she told her people that she had a singular dream in the night that something in white had come to her bedside and told her that she ws going to die within three weeks. They tried to laugh the matter away, but she persisted in her belief. but in three weeks to within fifteen minutes, she died.
1868
Simeon Benjamin of Elmira one of the most eminent citizens of that place for what he has done for its prosperity, died recently on Long Island. He was foremost in building a railroad to Watkins and in establishing the female College. In fact the existence of the later is due to his liberally and continued support. He came to Elmira from NY in 1838, where he had been a wholesale merchant. He was about 75 yr. old.

Yates Co. The Dundee express states that there is much sickness in Dundee. Miss Rachel Anderson died at Milo Centre recently from disease by exposure at the  fire which destroyed the store of her father, Hixson P. Anderson, A year ago Mrs. Mahitable Longwell, wife of David Long well  died in Pen Yan, aged 83 years.

The Chronicle of Pen Yan is publishing and interesting series of sketches of the early history of that county. Last week it gave a full account of the organization of the county sunday school society the editorial of the Yates Republican" of Aug. 7 1827 warmly endorsing it and the proceedings of the meetings. The names mentioned are of men who were foremost in every good word and work, and while other were aiming for wealth and honor they strove to do good, and though most of them have passed away some yet live to rejoice in the fact that the some had born fruit a hundred fold, in h is life in the moral elevation of the community. The Chronicle is one of our most interesting exchanges-Dr. Levi Perry of Pen Yan died last week-Dre Hatmaker one of the most  useful citizens is seriously ill.

DUNKIRK JOURNAL
A break man employed on the freight train on the New York and Erie Railroad, was instantly killed Thursday morning, near Great Valley by this head coming  in contact with a bridge under which the train was passing. He re-sided at Hornellville, and had been on the road but a short time.( ca.1854)

Elmira Advertiser. (ca. 1868 May) Washington VanZant once an Episcopal Minister at Rochester and Elmira, but who was subsequently deposed, died at Sing Sing, aged 60 yr.. When he was here last he was  an agent for a Circus Company.

On the 24th of Aug., Charles H. Wilbur son of Martin Wilbur died aged 20 yr.. (Septa 1868 paper)
He was quickly cut down by what seemed to be the most t--?  intrumetality. The penknife with which he was cutting some object connected with his business, suddenly slipped and made an in incision in the thigh penetrating the artery. Every means that could be used by our attentive Physicians were resorted to without avail and after suffering for three weeks, he was taken away from us.

Addison Advertiser (Sept. 1868)
Henry Coburn died Aug. 22, aged 74. He was the father of L. D. Coburn.

1860
 In this village on the 3d (Dec?), Martha Jane Burgess, aged about 15 years.

Suddenly, in Batavia, N.Y., Dec. 26th, 1860, Mrs. Catherine Kiss, wife of C. Ries, aged 50 years.

In Ithaca, on the 30th Dec., Betsy Lovejoy, wife of Robert H. Lovejoy in the 52nd year of her age.

In Mainville, Broom Co. ,N.Y. , on the 13th December, Hattie N. Haviland, daughter of James and Jane Haviland and grand daughter of lire. H.P. Campbell of this village, aged 9 years and 10 months.

Of Consumption, in this village, on the evening of 30th December, Mrs. Sarah N,, wife of S.Scofield, late Superintendent of Schools, aged ~2(?) years and 6 months.

In this village the 18th inst.  Miss Heilen Mor————, aged 77 years.

At Elmira on the 24th ult, Mr. George J. Johnson, aged about 27 years. The subject of this notice had been for nearly a year the principal of the “Madison Academy”, Waverly, Pa.(?), and was regarded as an excellent teacher and exemplary Christian.Ambitious to do good... a long  . “The chamber where the good man meets his fate, Is privileged beyond the common walk, Of vitreous life, quite on the verge of heaven.”

In Addison, December 23, 1860 Catharine Jones, relict of the late Vim. P. Jones, deceased, and mother of H.Ross Jones of this village, aged 72 years. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers of this place, having emigrated from Athens or Tioga Point in Bradford Co., Pa., in company with her husband in 18-8, from which time up to the day of her death she resided in this place.

March 22, 1853 ..
 In this village, on Friday the 16th inst., at half past one o'clock, P.M., Charlotte, wife of John Steepler.

In Lawrenceville, Pa., on the 12th inst., at the residence of her son—in—law, W.W.Ballard, Mrs. Maria A.Howard, aged 37 years.

In the town of Catlin, on Saturday the 10th inst., Frank Elizabeth, daughter of Col. John N.&: Bridget Beers, aged 14 years, 2 months and 4 days

 At Wellsburg, with the typhoid fever, on the 19th inst., Samuel Fincher, son of John Fincher of Chemung, aged about 21 years.

In North Chemung, on the last of February,(1853) Mr. Josiah Brooks, aged about 66 years. He was one of the first settlers of that part of the town, having lived there when the country was new. He ever bore the character of a good neighbour, and an honest man.

In this village on Sunday morning last, after a short illness, Mr. John it Breck, aged 30 years. He endeared himself to those who knew him by his generous and noble qualities. He leaves a wife and child to mourn the loss of’ a kind and indulgent husband and father. His remains were taken on Tuesday morning to Vienna for internment.

In this village, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Phoebe, wife of Riggs Watrous, Esq., aged 42 years. The unexpected death of this estimable lady has cast a gloom over a large circle of friends and bereft a. husband, father and a family of children, of one dear and endearing to them. She was for many years a resident of this village, and enjoyed to an eminent degree the love and esteem of every many acquaintances, a void in whose hearts has been created, that time and death only can assuage • The last sad tribute was paid to her remains on Tuesday, they were taken to the Baptist church, of which she was an exemplary member - a sermon preached over the inanimate lady, the spirit having T taken flight to Him who gave it she now rests from her labors in the Spirit land.

 In this village at 1 o'clock P.M., on the 23rd, of apoplexy, Isaac :?owel, aged 68 years & 4 months • Funeral services at the residence of his son C. Cowell? on the corner of Gray & Elm Sts. at 2 o’clock P.M., Thursday 24th inst. Relatives and Friends of the deceased are respectively invited to attend.

In Southport, on the 12th inst., Abbey, daughter of Chancy & Mary Jane Smith, aged 3 years, 7 months & 2 days. Her death was caused by drinking a small glup of lye, mistaking it for cider. She lingered for twelve days in the most intense suffering.

On the 12th inst., Ellen, infant daughter of Cyprian & Eliza Inuan, aged 1 year, 10 months and 8 days.
In Danville, Pa., on the 14th inst., Major W. • Colt, aged 65 years & 2 months.

Pine Valley on the 14th inst., Mrs. Hannah M., wife of Josiah A. Stephens,  ?2 years and 11 days. (A long poetical obit follows.)

Daily Advertiser, Tuesday morning, June 12, 1855
In this town on Sunday afternoon, William, only son of John S. and Hoffman, aged 13 years. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at his fathers residence on this afternoon (Tues.) at 3 o'clock. His remains will be brought to the village for interment.

In this village, on the (?june)28th ult., 1855 Miss Sarah Cleeves, in the 62nd year of her age. In Watkins, on the 18th ult., of consumption, Mrs. Amelia, wife of Charles Simmons aged 23 years.
 

1869
A man named William Baker found dead in Elmira, on sunday morning. At least it was supposed he had fallen and died from cold and exposure, but coroner's jusry decided that he had been fouly delt with.
the GAzette says:
The deceased was but twenty four years old though  his looks indicatd a man more advanced in the stage of life. By trade he was a shoemaker. HIs life up to within six or seven months had been rather a dissapated one. for half a year or so, howeve, he had drunk nothing, and apparently had reformed. On the last day of his life he left the Post and came on to Corning. His father and mother are living and when noon time came and the son did no return, his mother and knowing that he had gone to Corning, remarked that "William must be at work"At Corning it is thought Baker fell in with some old associates and began drining 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 Accomidation or at half past five mail. Here his further actions are plainly traced. Testimoney published in the Gazetter up to eleven o'clock on the night during 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 discloses him dead and frozen on the ice of the canal near where he was last seen alive, his head cut open, lying face downward, and head in the water.

Prattsburg Advertiser ca 1869
Dora Parmerly aged about 9 years daughter of Rufus T. Parmerly died very suddenly of Cholera infantum.
1869ca
Mrs. William Burrougs died of Inflammation of the lungs on Tues. morning aged, 56 yrs.

Rocherster Express ca 1869
The death in town of Webster Monroe county Jan. 28th of Mr Jacob Near,109.
1869
The Prattsburg Adviser states that Mr.s Orman jackson an old resident of Prattsburgh, died recently at Batavia, aged 66 yrs.
1869
Mr. F. A. Swenson Parattsbugh who has beenlong ill, and for three months blind died last week age 50 yrs.

May 4 1910
Charles Wesley Woodruff a well known and respected resident of this village for several years past, died at about 1 o'clock last Thrusday morning, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles L. Cole on Seventh St, in the 73rd year of his age. He formerly resided at Beaver dams but came here about 14 yrs ago to make this village his home. Mr. Woodruff was a Civil  War Veteran having served under McClellan in the army of the Potomac in the famous Peninsular campaign. He was a member of hte 34th NY Vol. and received  and honorable discharge on account of sickness. He never was in good health after his army service and received a pension. during the last year or two his health declined rapidly. Mr. Woodruff is survived by two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Cole, of this village, and zMrs. M. L. Payne of Beaver Dams; and one brother George Woodruff, also of watkins. The funeral was conducted at the home of Mrs. Cole. The remains were taken to Horseheads for burial.

1869 ADDISON Adv.
Mason Wood, a farmer living about two miles north of this village was unloadinglogs from a truck when he slipped and fell, and the logs rolled upon him, killing him instantly.

1868 ca  Agitator
A painfull occurance resulting in the death of Mr. isaac Searls took place at Daggett's Mills, last week. Mr. Searles had hitched his mare to a rail fence, and was trying to take the colt away when the mare jerked the rail from the fence which broke in two and one end struck Mr. S. in the forehead and inflicted a fatal blow. he survived the blow but a few hours.

ca 1868
A little girl five yers old, daughter of Mr. John Pallister, living near Pultneyville, Wayne Co. was kileld hte other day while attempting to crawl through a window by the sash falling on her head.

1869 Bath Courier
James Richardson a worthy young man of Bath died leaving a wife and child.

Feb 14, 1867
A man named Hughes who was at work near Rhinebeck station on the Hudson River Railroad had his head severed from his body the other day by rock which fell from an embankment.

1868  Watkins Express
Last Monday George Smith living near Beaver Damsn in this county fell down and instantly died, as is supposed from heart disease. He was a helper in the woods sawing rail cuts. Stopping a moment to breath he staggered forward on his face. When he was assisted and raised up, he was dead.

1868
On the 24th at west Davenport, Del co. E. H. Fero's wife was killed in bed by a pistot shot, and her skull was broken by a blow. Fero gave the alram and said it had been done by a burgular wiht whom he had a struggle. Suspicion was arounsed that Fero was the murderer and he is now in jail. The Cooperstown Republican says;
Mrs Fero was most respectable woman alsway and good character. Mr. Fero was hither to by our citizens been regarded as a respecable man, having held the office of Justice of the Peace in his town for a number of years and quite a long time a postmater.  He has been int he mercantile business for anuber of years. Of late it is said that he has been on too intimate terms with another mans wife.

At Syracuse  Mr. Edward Hancock in attempting to decend into an empty formentiong tub in Greenways Brewery, this afternoon was overpowered by the gas which still remained in it, and was suffacted by its fumes. Another workman Mr. Dennis Delahy i in attempting to rescue Mr. Hancock,  was alos over posered and suffocated.
 

Sudden death. The Elmira Advertiser
William Halliday a business man in Elmira and exsheriff of Chemung Co. He was on a fishing trip with another gentlemena at Mud Lake and had put up at the Wayne Hotel. The evening was passed  in  converse and than Halliday proceeded to bed. His room mate later went up and found him dead in bed.
1910
Sylvanus H. Nye
of Cayutaville, died Friday June 3, at the home of his son Attorney S. b. Nye of Buffalso at the age of 67 yrs. The funeral was held in Cayutaville.  His wife survives, formally Esther Fisher, tow sons  sylvanus B. Nye, of Bufflao and Abel F. Nye of Phonex Ariz ad daughter mrs. Augustus Chapman of Cayutaville and two brothers, Em M Nye of buffalo and James Nye. He was an uncel of Judge Olin Nye and B. W. Nye of this village.

June 15, 1861
A general feeling of sadness pervaded the community yesterday on the anouncement of the death of Rev. Dr. Murdoch.
Though all were prepared to hear it, the shock was sensibly felt and seen. We are indebted to a friend for the interesting sketch
of his life published in another column. We understand the funeral services will take place tomorrow.

December 7, 1861
NOTICE:— A German named Knimp committod suicide yestenlay afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor. He lived by the
corner of Baldwin and Fifth streets.
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