Robert Johnston - Sergeant Robert Johnston worn out with age and Infirmities
after years of patient waiting and suffering, yielded up the contest with
loath and on Thursday morning, September 28, 100~, quietly passed away
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Augustus Stanton in the village of Atlanta,
N. Y. Comrade Johnston was born in Kings Co., Ireland, July 2,1826,
and came to America 1848, locating in Geneva, N.Y. He was twice married1
and is now peacefully lying beside his second wife who died May 10, 1888,
in Clearview cem. at North Cohocton, N. Y. He was the father of six children
with whom in his declining years, he found a most pleasant, home. And was
most tenderly and affectionately cared for as only a loving daughter can
do. After a residence in Geneva for several years he removed to Atlanta,
where be has since resided and where he (lied, Comrade Johnston heard the
call of 100,000 more, and readily responded, and on Aug. 15, 1861, was
assigned to Co D, 50th En geneers, where he served his term of enlistment,
was discharged with honors and to enlisted in the same regiment as sergeant,
receiving his final discharge June 18, 1865, by reason of “close of war.”
For several years Comrade Johnston was a member of the R. E. Harris Post,
No., 240,G. A. R., of Cohocton, In his personally was united strength and
gentle ness. The vigor of manhood was given to labor and usefulness; He
was truly a good man, an extensive reader, and an intelligent thinker,
noble in stature, good in heart and conduct. His moral nature was strong
and robust which kept him undo-filed, honest, just and upright, and worthy
the confidence and esteem of all, ills affections were warm, tender and
constant, expressed in loving devotions to his family and friends. His
funeral was largely attended from the home on Saturday afternoon. Rev.
Dr. Evans officiating. CM. Pierce Post, No. 640, 0. A. It, attending in
a body and using their beautiful ritualistic burial service at the grave.
The comrades of the Post unite in ex pressing their heartfelt sympathies
with the afflicted family, and would commend them for consolation to Him
whose chas tisements are dealt with a loving hand. (Geneva
papers please copy,)
CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our kind friends
and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness shown us in the recent sickness
and death of our beloved father. Mr. AND Mrs. A. C. STANTON, MARGARET JOHNSTON,
ROBERT JOHNSTON.(Later, the son Leonard Arthur Johnson took the “T”
out of the last name and his line of the family was known as Johnson thereafter.)
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(the beginning of this clipping is missing) Mrs. Barry was a woman much
respected by all that knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, John
of Rochester, and two daughters tent Mrs. James Tallman and Mrs. M. J.
Sullivan of this village, and a brother, Michael Babbitt of Ireland. The
funeral was held from St Mary‘s of the Lake Friday at 9 and interment was
St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Richard 0. Crum, This office is in receipt of the intelligence that Richard
P. Crum well known business man, died at his home at Long Branch, N. J
December 30,following an extended illness. The deceased was one of the
pioneer photographers. He sold his business to C. A. Payne about 19 years
ago, removing from the village a few years after. A son survives him. Fred
of Syracuse, and two daughters, Mrs. L. H. Bower and Mrs. John Brown both
Long Branch.
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Mr. Joel Voak. Mrs. Joel Voak, an aged and resident. of this village
91 yrs of age died at. Her home on 5th street Tue Jan. 6, red was 9I years
old on January 2, and widow of Joel Voak, a former well known business
man The funeral is to he held at the home Thursday at 2 p. m. with Internment
in Glenwood. Surviving. are one daughter Mrs.. D.J. Bennett with whom she
resided.
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Mr. France Kimball. Mrs. Frances Kimball died at her home in Montour
Falls Thursday, January 1, after a long period of illness. The funeral
was held at the home Saturday afternoon. W. P.Miller officiating, and burial
was in Laurel Hill cemetery. She was born in Odessa but had lived in Montour
for many years. She Is survived by one son, William, one brother, George
Carey of Odessa and two Sisters, Mrs. Nettle Matison of Englewood. N. J
and Mrs. Frank Hewitt of Montour I Falls. _______________________________________________________________
Charles Down. Charles Downs of Elmira. Formerly of this village,
died at the former city Thursday morning, January 1, after a lingering
illness of tuberculosis. The deceased was 32 years of age and the; son
of the late Patrick Down the funeral was held from St. Mary’s of the Lake
Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. Surviving is one broth er. Thomas of this
village and two sisters, Mrs. Bert Stoddard of Mont tour Falls and Mrs.
James Gertsbachher of Syracuse.
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Mrs. Angeline Hunt, widow of the late Charles Hunt. Died at her home in
the Norton block. Thursday Jan. 1 aged 73 years aged 78 years. -The funeral
was held from the house today at 2 P.M. Internment will be in Glenwood
cemetery.
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Sidney Ellis. Sidney Ellis who, had been a well-known businessman
and resident of this village. died on Wednesday, May- 4th, at 11 4am. at
his home on tenth street. . Death was due to Complications of an illness
that he had for some time. He has been in failing health for a long time,
at times though confined to the house only about two months. Deceased,
who As son of the late Zalmon Ellis, was born in the town of Hector August
19, 1847, and his early years were passed in that town. Dart Rig his lifetime
he followed various oc cupations dealing in live stock, con ducting a meat
market, being engaged for several years in the insurance business with
W. M. Pellet, acting as a salesman, etc. besides giving some Attention
to agriculture. He was an ac tive worker while health permitted and when
in his prime ranked among the in. businessmen of the commun ity. Whatever
business reverses lie encountered were met uncomplainingly, as was his
illness. On January 8, 1873, Mr. Ellis was married to Miss Jeanie Williams,
of Hector, who died September 8, 1878. Four children were born to them—Mott,
who died at the age .of 16; Grant, now of Watkins; Clarence H., of Genoa,
and Mrs. Jennie Richardson, of Middletown. In 1882 lie married Miss Katherine
Gould, of Reading, who survives him. He leaves one brother, John Ellis.
of Ithaca, and three sisters—Mary Ann Ellis. Mrs. Eva Howell and Mrs. Alexander
Dunham. all of Burdett; also an adopted daughter, Miss Louise Ellis, of
this village. The late Grant Ellis, who conducted a coal yard in this place
sev eral years, was another brother. The funeral was Field at the house
Friday at 2 p. in. Rev. A. W. Ebersole officiated. Mr. Ellis having been
baptized into the Episcopal Church a short time prior to his death. The
interment was in Glenwood.
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James K. P. Baldwin.
James N. P. Baldwin, a lifelong and Well-known resident of, this village,
died last Thursday morning, May 5th, at ‘the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Phebe. Tierney, in Niagara Falls of Bright’s disease aid stomach trouble,
aged about 02 years. The remains were brought to this place on Saturday
and the funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at
three o’clock. Rev. F. Russell officiating, after which interment was made
in Glenwood cemetery. Deceased was one of the 10 children of the
late Henry D. and Mary J. Baldwin and he was born a few years after his
parents came to this village from1 Deerfield. Herkimer county. His principal
occupation throughout - his lifetime was boating. He had an extensive acquaintance
not only here but in other parts of the state, and was gracefully esteemed
by his associates. Only a few I days before his death lie left, here for
I Niagara Falls to spend a time with his daughter. Mr. Baldwin is survived
by his wife and three daughters. Mrs. Henry Shear er, of Waverly;
Mrs. Phebe Tierney, of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Helena Helmas, who now lives
in England. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Frances LaDow, of this village
and the following, brothers: Sylvester Baldwin, who lives in (clipping
missing for the rest the rest of information.
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CA 1867
John Seddons an English glasscutter, was struck by a train on the Erie
bridge three miles east of Corning, on July 4th and fatally injured. He
intended to spend the day fishing, and was hurt at 5 am. dying about one
hour afterwards.
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Death by suicide by hanging on Wednesday the 31st.ult, of John M. Adams
an old and highly respectable citizen of Townsend in this county. Since
about two years ago his mind has been in a disordered state, as his friends
through and once before he had attempted to make away with himself with
a razor. The cause of this derangement of and was the loss of a darling
son in the army, and is another melancholy result of the late rebellion.
Guy C. Adams was one of the brightest members of Co. E. 107th Regt. NY.
Vols. By this soldierly deportment he won the hearts of his superiors and
though one of the smallest in size of those composing the company, won
his way from the ranks to be Orderly Sergeant. In August 1864 while that
gallant Regiment was doing service before Atlanta, a friend, Stephen Corwin
a private in his company was killed on the picket line. Sergt. Adams hearing
of the casualty volunteered with some others to go for the body. While
passing on elevation just below the breastworks, he was necessarily exposed
for a moment and the deathly rebellious bullet put and end to his young
life, and thus perished two noble soldiers, one on duty the other in the
performance of a noble an act as a man can do. The doting father on hearing
this sad intelligence became melancholy, which finally terminated in complete
abnegation of mind, and suicide ended the fitful conflict. The following
letters were found pined to his coat.
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CA? 1868
Decease of Abijah Newman. Last Friday Mr. Abijah Newman for so many years
a resident of the town of Reading died. His last sickness was of only about
one week’s duration, and was we believe congestion of the lungs, resulting
from cold taken from exposure, which had he processed the vigorous constitution
of former years would doubtless have been thrown off without even serious
illness. Mr. Newman has lived in Reading 50 years owning a good farm and
having investments in real estate in Watkins as well as other substantial
means otherwise employed. His age was eighty years last may. By trade he
was a builder, and in earlier times was engaged in many large and important
jobs through the southwestern section of our state, having therefore an
extended acquaintance. His family consisted of a wife and four children,
all of mature age and actively of the homestead, three of them being in
this village. Mr. Newman was a member of the Methodist Church in this village,
and his funeral attended here, last Sabbath morning. Afterwards his remains
were temporarily deposited in the Freer family vault in Glenwood cemetery.
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On the 9th of Dec. Mr. James L Sprowl son of Wm C. Sprowl, Esq. died of
consumption at his ---residence in reading. Aged 39 yrs and ten days. Mr.
Sprowl was a young man of much worth; highly esteemed by his neighbors
and associates. He has a son and brother who lives. The services were held
at the Methodist church in this village.
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1868
In Brooklyn May 20th Morris T. Barnes aged 19 yrs. and 6 months died.
He was born in Starkey NY the 3rd son of Dr. Enos Barnes and was about
18 yrs was a resident of Watkins.
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In Regimental hospital near Harper’s Ferry, Va.. Dec. 10. 1864 Dennis Tanner
in the 38th year of his age. He was a resident of Troupsburgh Steuben Co.
NY. He was a member of Co. C. 5th NY Heavy Artillery.
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George H. Ogden. Died Wed. June 1st which occurred shortly after
noon. at his home on Madison Ave. His death was attributed to stomach problems.
He was a resident of this village for 23 years, coming from Elmira. He
was employed by the Northern Central Railway Co. for many years. He was
a native of Owego having been born at that place about 56 yrs. ago.
His parents were Enow an Mary Hollister Ogden, the former of whom is dead,
while the latter is still residing at Millport and more than 80 yrs. of
age. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Carrie Potter of Millport and wife formerly
Miss Emily Wescott to whom he married Feb. 21, 1880, at North Hector. The
Red Men and daughters of Pocahontas attended in body.
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William Roberts son of John Roberts Esq. died at his residence in the town
of Dix, on the afternoon of July 25, 1863
In Havana July 25, 1863 Cora Susan infant daughter of Myron H. and Mary
E. Weaver aged 10 months and 6 days.
Died at Starkey on the 17th ult. Sherlock Andrews aged 77 yrs. Sherlock
Andrews was the oldest brother of Edwin C. Andrews of Reading, and came
to this county form Greene Co. with his father, Ichabod, in 1812.
At the age of 25 he married Millie Thomas, taking place on the 7th of Feb.
1821 nearly 52 yrs ago. They settled on a farm now owned by Barney
Webb, in the town of Reading, about a half-mile east of the old homestead
now occupied by Edwin. They remained there 35 yrs. Removing
seventeen yrs ago to his late residence overlooking the lake and hardly
one-mile north of the Schuyler county line. Cause of death was pneumonia.
Died of inflammation of the stomach and bowels in Reading May 25th at the
home of his uncle, Heman D. Skiff aged 14 yrs. He was baptized April 18,
1869.
Death of William Bolt last Friday respected citizen of the town of Reading
was found dead. He had during that day paid his taxes at he place where
the collector sat and returned home and went out with his team to draw
some peas from one barn to the other, and was seen by his wife after a
short time to drive into the barnyard seated upon a load. He did not return
to the house and she went out to find him and found him lying upon the
ground wit reins wound about his hands, and the horses standing.
He evidently fell when getting off the wagon. Upon his forehead between
his eyes there was a slight bruise which for a moment around the suspicion
that the might have been kicked by one of the horses. The physician
said his cause of death was the disease of the heart. His residence was
west of Irellandville and near Pine Grove. His age was 79 yrs. and 8 months.
He leaves a wife and large number of children. His estate is considerable
all of which was wrought out and accumulated by the toil of his own head
and hands.
Nov. 20, 1869 The funeral of Mr. ISAAC G. Palmer was attended last week,
Wed. He had lived in Corning over a score of years He had the confidence
of all. His memory is precious. Only one brother survives him, your esteemed
citizen Mr. Erastus S. PaLmer. He Ieaves a widow and three children in
middle life.
Nov. 18, 1869 the funeral of John Morris occurs this afternoon at half
past two. o’clock from the Lodge Rooms. The REv. George II McKnight will
officiate.
Sad Bevearment. WILLIS Frost son of Asher R Frost. of Millport was buried
in that village today before yesterday. Willis was the only son and the
pride of his father's heart. of brilliant of brilliant promise and of the
most exemplary character. He has been a student at Cornell Unniversary,
where he was attacked by typhoid fever and died.
Sudden Death. Mr.Elizbeth DeWitt died very suddenly at the residence of
her son.A.M.Dewitt, yesterday morning, about 3 o’clock. Sunday night she
was taken with a very muddst fit of vomitiog, when so prostrated her that
all efforts towards resuscitation were without avil. Her age was 74.
IN THE PIONEER DAYS
Death of A OLD RESIDENT Brings to mind the When WiId Animal. Were Abundant
Hereabouets.
The recent death of Mrs. Mary Hewitt Overshire, at her home between Dundee
and Penn Yan, brings to mind the Interesting history of the Overshire family
which settled in this vicinity about 125 years ago, says the Penn Yan Chronicle.
William Overshire was the pioneer settler here of this family. He was born
in Delaware and roams to Tioga Point with his father when six years old.
This place a This place is now known as Athens, Pa. In.1799 he moved to
Eimtra, or Newtown as it was known and lived on the south side of the river
on a farm. In 1805 he married Mary Cole of that place and together they
came to the town of Wayne comprising waht is now Wayne. Tyrone and Berrington,
and took up a farm in what is now Barrington. At this time The whole country
was a wilderness, well stocked with bears, wolves deer and other game.
The Indians would come each fall and put up their wigwams upon the flats
of Big Springs for the purpose of hunting. When Mr. Ovenheiser bought his
farm here he was able to pay for all bit $38 dollars. A cow paid $29 of
this sum said the remaining $9 he raised by selling wheat at 50 cents a
bushel. The wheat none taken to the Wagener mills at Penn Yan and was transported
three bushels at a time on the back of a horse. The wheat was taken to
Wagner Mills. at Pen Yan. and was transported three bushels a time on the
back of the horse by a path recognized only by marked trees throug the
waste. Near where the Second Milo Baptist church now stands was a very
steep bank in in which steps had been dug to enable traveler could climb
it with more ease. Up this steep ascent the horse found it hard traveling
with its heavy load of wheat with its master walking on behind. tn this
way he took the 36 bushels of wheat to market $18. The land on his farm
was valued at $4 an acre. Mr. Ovenshire’s records of these early tells
of the abundance of game where it was a common sight to see 15 deer in
a single drove and when the cattle were feed on brouse some times they
would come and eat with there. In the spring of 1807 there was snow four
foot deep in April. While going off in part, it was followed by a hard
freeze making a sharp crust. The deer broke through the crust but the wolves
did not. The wolves would seize a deer in the jugular vein and suck its
blood and then go in pursuit of another one.
DIED AT ERIE
M.J. Cowell formally of Elmira Drops Dead at his Home. The Erie Herald,
of July 12th, contained the following: Our citizens were deeply pained
TO learn of the sudden death of Edward J Cowell. one of the best known,
universally esteemed and useful citizens of Erie. He had not be feeling
well during the past week, but
was not seriously ill. This forenoon while sitting talking with his son
Edward, who was visiting him, his head dropped forward abd he expired suddenly
from heart disease. Mr. Cowell came to our city in 1864, as the agent of
the Drexel estate, and remained here with a brief intermission ever amen.
He had in that perjod made his efforts for the promotion of Erie’s prosperity,
redound to its benefit and had attached to him friends, who wit, as they
learn of his death, feel as if they had sustained a personal bereavement.
The sale and settlement of a large part of our city east of Parade and
south of Twelfth street and adjoining Raspberry and Twelfth evidence his
business ability, energy and tact. The initiation, prosecution and successful
construction of the passenger railway from Second to Twenty sixth street
will be a lasting monument of his business talent and pubie spilt. Alive
and active to all that would promote the business interests of the city,
he gave much time and thought to its moral interests, the chtncbes and
scbools. Park church had in him an effcient member and by mind and pen,
by example and precept, every good cause found in him a worthy promoter.
He was most happy in his domestic surroundings. He leaves a widow and five
sons, Edward, Henry, John, Alexander and William, all of whom are married.
During his absence from Erie he resided at Elmira. He was the son of John
V.Cowell, an old citizen of Philadelphia, and was about fifty seven years
of age.In the spring of 1871 Mr. (JowelI, at the solicitaMon of General
A.S Diven and other well known residents of Elmira, came here to buiLt
the Elmira ana Horsebead street railway. Elmira, like Binghamton, N Y.
Lancaster and Erie, Pa. Peoria and Jacksonville,Ill., and Springfield,
Oh owes its street railway to Mr Cowell's energy.In the spring of 1872
Mr. Cowell’s family came to Elmira to reside, livin~ in the old Benjamin
mansion on Lake street, corner of Third.He soon connected himself with
Lake St. presbyterian church of which he was elected an elder. In church
and Sunday school affairs he took a prominent part. A man of firm convicions,
he resolutd refused to run the street cars on Sunday, when he was lessee
of the road, except to carry people to and from worship. Many will remember
the famous "Sunday Controlversy" in which all the city papers, the local
clergy and many prominent religious papers participated. It was cause by
his refusl at the request of the common council to run the street cars
to Eldridge park on Sunday afternoon. Although the course cost him thousands
of dollars he stood by his convictions. In 1877 having disposed of his
interests in the railroad, he left Elmira and returned to Erie, followed
by the affectionate regard of all his acquaintances.