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MCLEAN – BARKER
Died 1873
In this place, on Monday, Feb. 3d, Louise,
wife of M. W. BARKER, age 64 years.
(Louise McLean Barker)
CASE
In New Hartford, Dec. 30, 1864, Mrs. Minerva
L. CASE, widow of Zacheus CASE, aged 77 years.
BARKER
Aug. 31st, 1897
The funeral of John S. BARKER was held from
his late residence on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. M. D. SILL, pastor
of the M. E. Church, officiated. The four sons of the deceased acted
as pallbearers. There was a very large attendance of people from
all parts of the town. Interment was made in Clinton Cemetery.
BARKER
Death of Mrs. Maria BARKER, Sept. 1900
Mrs. Maria Addington BARKER, widow of the
late Marshall W. BARKER, died at her home on East Park Row, yesterday afternoon
about 2 o’clock, age 85 years. She had been quite feeble for several
weeks and her death was not unexpected, though the end came quite suddenly.
Mrs. BARKER’s first husband was James ADDINGTON, of Paris Hill. Five
children were born to them, all of whom are now dead, four having died
in 1859?, within a few days of each other of diphtheria, their ages ranging
from 6 to 18 years. The deceased was the third wife of Mr. BARKER,
whose first wife, Malina LUMBARD, was her sister. Of her father’s
family four half brothers and two half sisters survive. They are:
Thomas and Ralph LUMBARD, of this town, George LUMBARD, of Lincoln, Neb.,
John LUMBARD, of Eaton, Miss Elizabeth LUMBARD, of this village, and Mrs.
William BARTON, of Kankakee, Ill. Mrs. BARKER was a faithful member
of the Methodist Church, of which she was a generous and willing supporter.
She was much given to kindly deeds of charity of which none but herself
and those she helped were cognizant. Funeral services will be held
on Friday, at 10:30 a. m., at the house; her pastor, Rev. M. D. SILL, officiating.
Interment on Paris Hill.
THERE ARE TWO OBITS FOR MARIA. THE
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OBIT #2 is as follows:
Mrs. Maria L. BARKER, born in the town of
Kirkland, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1815 and died at her home, Clinton, N. Y., Sept.
18, 1900. Four children died of diphtheria in February 1859. Her
husband, James ADDINGTON, died May 17, 1861. On May 13, 1874 she
was married to Marshall W. BARKER, whose first wife, Malina LUMBARD, was
her sister. Eight years prior to her own death, her 2nd husband died.
She left $500, the interest of which is to be used for repairs. She
was laid to rest by the side of her children and first husband in Paris
Hill.
BARKER
August 14, 1846
In Kirkland, Oneida County, New York, T.
M. wife of Marshall W. BARKER, age 40 years and 10 months. Sister
BARKER, with her husband, became a member of the M. E. Church in the month
of June 1843, and remained a worthy member of the same until her death.
During much of the time she suffered from feeble health, and this added
to her natural reserve, hindered her from participating in the more active
and public duties of a Christian life, as much as she would otherwise have
done. Put in her more retired sphere of action she adorned her profession,
and was respected and beloved by all who knew her. She left at her
death a family of seven children; the youngest being only a few days old.
As death drew near she expressed her hope of heaven, her confidence and
trust in God, and her resignation to his will. And thus she died
the mortal pangs were soon over, and she ascended to her heavenly rest.
Thither, through infinite mercy, may all her surviving friends follow her
when in their turn their earthly course shall terminate!
A. J. Dana.
BARKER
1873
At Clinton, Oct. 3, Ellen E. BARKER, wife
of John S. BARKER, aged 34 years.
BARTON
1876
In Chicago, Nov. 9, of consumption, Mrs.
S. Jane, wife of Mr. Charles R. BARTON.
Mrs. BARTON was formerly of Deansville, Oneida
County, N. Y., the daughter of Mr. BARKER, for many years a merchant of
that place. Mr. BARTON is a son of the late David L. BARTON, of Marshall.
In this severe affliction he will have the sympathy of many friends of
both families who are so well known and highly respected in Oneida County.
BEST
1891
May 6th, Mrs. Nancy Park BEST, widow of the
late George BEST, died at her home in New Hartford, yesterday, in the 74th
year of her age. She was an old resident of the village, having lived
there about 40 years. She was a member of the M. E. Church and an
estimable Christian woman. She possessed a very cheerful disposition,
and had many friends. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. F. J. COOK, of
this city.
BARKER
1903
Dr. P. C. BARKER, Special to the New York
Times.
Morristown, N. J., Aug. 21. – After an illness
of ten days Dr. P. C. BARKER, founder of Morristown Memorial Hospital and
dean of the medical profession in this city, died here today. Dr.
BARKER was 68 years old and came to Morristown about forty years ago.
He at once became the leading physician in this city and kept the station
over all others ever since. About 12 years ago he founded a society
called the Morristown Memorial Hospital Association, which built the Morristown
Hospital, the finest institution of its kind in Northern New Jersey.
Every day of his life up to a week ago Dr. BARKER made a visit to the hospital.
Dr. BARKER has held many political positions in the city government.
He is survived by a widow.
BARKER
1885
In the town of Kirkland, May 24, 1885, Lucina,
wife of Alonzo BARKER, aged 69 years.
BARTON
(No year given)
In Marshall, N. Y., on Friday, March 25,
of
pneumonia, Almira PECK BARTON, widow of the late Samuel BARTON, aged 58
years, 3 months, 27 days.
PECK
1882?
In Marshall, March 22nd, Harriet N., wife
of George B. PECK, Esq., and sister of E. D. BUCKINGHAM, aged 45 years.
CASE
1898
At Cassville, August 29, 1898, Cortland CASE,
aged 81 years and 7 months. Funeral services will be held at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. H. Orville RISING, tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon,
Aug. 31, at 2 o’clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
CASE
(No year given)
In this city on the morning of the 6th of
October, of consumption, after two years and five months of constant suffering,
Lucinda, wife of Cortland CASE, aged 47 years.
OBERHIZER
1909
Entered into rest, in this city, Monday,
Oct.11, 1909, Susan, wife of the late George OBERHIZER, aged 85 years,
6 months and 7 days. Friends are invited to attend funeral services
at the home of her niece, Mrs. GOODWIN WILCOX, corner of Fountain and Chestnut
streets, Clinton, N. Y., today (Wednesday) at 3 pm.
OBERHIZER (2)
1909
Mrs. Susan WELLS, widow of George OBERHIZER,
died Monday evening at her home, 197 Lansing Street. She was born
in the town of Augusta, April 4, 1824, and her parents were William and
Hannah WELLS. She had been a resident of this city for three years.
Her marriage to Mr. OVERHIZER occurred about 20 years ago. Mrs. OVERHIZER
was a woman of fine qualities, and had the esteem of all who knew her.
She was a member of the Methodist Church at Clinton, in which town she
formerly resided. She is survived by one brother, W. W. WELLS of
Clinton; two nephews, Robert and Ray WELLS of Clinton, and two nieces,
Miss Lena WILCOX of Clinton and Mrs. Clara SYMONDS of this city.
The remains will be conveyed to Clinton for interment by Undertaker SLAWSON.
JONES
1912
May 27th – Antoinette JONES, for many years
a resident of Middle Settlement, died at her home there Monday evening
as a result of a paralytic stroke, which she suffered last Saturday.
Miss JONES was born in Orange, N. J., April 13, 1833, a daughter of Charles
F. D. and Elizabeth JONES, and went to Utica with her parents in 1838.
She attended private schools in that city, after which she learned dress
making. She had made her home in Middle Settlement since 1844 and
had gained a wide circle of friends there. One brother, J. Lewis
JONES of Utica, and a sister, Mrs. Clarissa PALMER of Middle Settlement,
survive.
BARKER
1912
At Clinton, N. Y., Friday afternoon, April
5, 1912, Lester W. BARKER, in his 77th year. Funeral today (Monday)
at 2:30 pm.
CARPENTER
(no year) (Partial obit)
------ Patent, but when six years of age
she was adopted into the family of the late Orton GRIDLEY of this town
and here she grew to womanhood. She married Mr. CARPENTER February
11, 1869, and he died in 1885.
Mrs. CARPENTER was a member of the Presbyterian
Church, in which her husband was for many years the choir leader.
Besides the sister and two stepdaughters mentioned, she leaves a stepson,
Edward A. CARPENTER of Elmira. Her funeral was held at the house
yesterday forenoon, and was conducted by Rev. Henry WHITE, pastor of the
Stone Church.
MARKS
1910
Death Last Night of Well known Washington
Mills Man
Washington Mills, May 23 – After a lingering
illness of more than two years, James Lloyd MARKS died this evening at
his home in this village. Mr. MARKS was stricken with a paralytic
stroke in April 1908, and since that time had been confined to the house.
On Wednesday last he was afflicted by another stroke, from which he never
rallied. Mr. MARKS was born in Oswego July 31, 1841. When a
boy, he came to Oneida County and lived in this locality ever since.
He is survived by his wife, Anna BARNS MARKS, and two children, Elizabeth
J. MARKS of Yonkers and Howard A. MARKS of Washington Mills; also three
brothers, Thomas W. MARKS, W. E. MARKS of New Hartford and Joseph F. MARKS
of Waterville, and a sister Mrs. John Dean JONES of New Hartford.
The funeral will be held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2
o’clock.
Anna (Anderson) Trester (1852-1913)
"Rochester Democrat & Chronicle," October
22, 1913. P19.
TRESTER - At the house of her sister, Mrs.
Daniel [Hattie] Conway, No. 226 West avenue. Monday morning, October
20, 1913, Mrs. Anna Trester, wife of Peter Trester. Besides her husband
and sister she leaves one brother, John Anderson of Bridgeport, Conn.
Funeral Thursday, October 22 at 2 o'clock
from the house. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Utica and
Bridgeport papers please copy.
Wendy
Scalfaro
Jenette “Nettie” (Anderson) Redhead
(1858-1906)
"Rochester Herald,” Nov 12, 1906. P6.
Mrs. Nettie Redhead died yesterday morning
at the family home, 17 Richmond Street. She leaves two sisters, Mrs.
Hattie Conway and Mrs. Peter [Anna] Tiesler (sic) of Rochester, and one
brother, John Anderson of Bridgeport, Conn.
Wendy
Scalfaro
John Anderson (1814-1884)
"Utica Daily Observer," March 8, 1884. P2.
ANDERSON - In this city, Friday, March 7,
1884, JOHN ANDERSON, aged 70 years.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral, from his late residence, No. 99 Liberty street, to-morrow
(Sunday) afternoon at 2, and from the Court street M. E. Church at 2:30
o'clock.
Wendy
Scalfaro
John Anderson (1851-1924)
"Rochester Democrat & Chronicle,” March
24, 1924. P23.
ANDERSON - John Anderson died Saturday, in
this city. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Sweeney (sic)
of Utica, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Conway of this city; two nieces,
Mrs. Cora Stevens, of this city and Mrs. Margaret Moerissey (sic), of Syracuse,
N.Y. The body was removed to Ryan & McIntee's Funeral Chapel,
No. 207 Chestnut street, near Monroe avenue. He was a life member
of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Lodge of Elks, No. 36.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from Ryan & McIntee's Funeral Chapel. Interment in Mount Hope
Cemetery.
Wendy
Scalfaro
Lillian (Anderson) McSweeney (1879-1961)
"Utica Observer-Dispatch,” May 29, 1961.
P12.
MRS. LILLIAN McSWEENEY
Mrs. Lillian M. McSweeney, 82, of 116 Hedgewood
Pl., died in St. Elizabeth Hospital yesterday. She was born in Utica, daughter
of John and Jennie Anderson, and was educated in St. John's School. She
was married to Patrick McSweeney in 1899. He died in 1926.
Mrs. McSweeney was a member of St. Peter's
Church and its Altar-Rosary Society.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Vayo
of Brewer, ME, and Mrs. Geraldine Woodruff of Utica; four sons, Howard
of Utica, Stuart of Watertown, Lester of Lakewood and William of Rochester.
The funeral will be at 8:45 Thursday from
the Langdon Residential Funeral Home and at 9:30 from St. Peter's Church,
where a requiem high Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro.
Wendy
Scalfaro
Mae (Anderson) Whitworth (abt. 1885-1935)
"Evening Star" (Washington, DC), March 14,
1935. PA-9.
WHITWORTH, MAE. On Wednesday, March
13, 1935 at her residence, 1320 North Capitol St. MAE WHITWORTH, beloved
wife of Ambrose Lee Whitworth. Services at the S. H. Hines Co. funeral
home, 2901 14th St. N.W. on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. Interment
Cedar Hill Cemetery.
[Submitter’s note: Mae Anderson Whitworth
may have been born in Utica, NY. Her parents, John and Jennie Anderson
lived there until about 1887. Mae’s sister, Lillian Anderson McSweeney
of Utica, survived her).
Wendy
Scalfaro
Mary Ann (Smith) Anderson (1822-1881)
"Utica Sunday Tribune," August 28, 1881.
P4.
ANDERSON - In this city, August 25, 1881,
of heart disease, Mrs. MARY ANN ANDERSON, wife of John Anderson, aged 57
years, and mother of Mrs. Giles [Sarah] Tallman, of Schuyler, and of Mrs.
George [Jenette] Redhead of Rochester.
Our mother waits
with loving eyes
To watch her children
c[ome]
As one by one we'll
cross the flood
To reach her heavenly
home.
Funeral from her late residence, 21 State
street, to-day (Sunday) at 2 o'clock, and from the Court Street, M. E.
Church at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend.
Wendy
Scalfaro
Sarah (Anderson) Tallman (1845-1883)
"Utica Daily Observer," January 13, 1883.
P1.
TALLMAN - At West Schuyler, Jan. 12th, 1883,
SARAH, wife of Giles Tallman and daughter of John and the late Mary E.
Anderson, aged 38 years and 7 months. Funeral Monday, the 15th, from
her late residence at 11 o'clock, and from the church on Schuyler Hill
at 12. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
Wendy
Scalfaro
William P. McSweeney (1900-1966).
"Rochester Democrat & Chronicle,” January
13, 1966. P10C.
McSweeney, William P.
William P. McSweeney of 524 Driving Pk. Ave.
on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae
McSweeney; one son, Gordon W.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ann) Klos; three
brothers, Lester, Howard McSweeney of Utica, N.Y., and Stewart of Watertown;
two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Lillian) Vayo of Brewer, Maine, Mrs. M. (Geraldine)
Woodruff of Utica, N.Y.; three granddaughters also several nieces and nephews.
Mr. McSweeney was a member of the 25 Year Club, Eastman Kodak Company.
Friends may call or (sic) Corbett Funeral
Home Inc., 109 West Ave., Friday evening from 7-9, Saturday and Sunday
2-5, 7-9. Service Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment White
Haven Memorial Park.
Wendy
Scalfaro
OBITUARY, Peter Trester (1859-1913).
"Rochester Democrat & Chronicle," November
26, 1913. P17.
TRESTER - Monday night, November 24, 1913,
at the residence of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Daniel Conway, No. 236 West
avenue, Peter Trester. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. John [Margaret]
Bowman of Utica, N.Y.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Wendy
Scalfaro
Rome Daily Sentinel: April 10, 1906
DAVID ARMSTRONG
Death of an Old and Respected Resident of
Lee.
Lee, April 10 -- David Armstrong died at
his late residence on Monday afternnon at 3 o'clock after an illness of
nearly two years. Mr. Armstrong was born in the town of Annsville
on the 9th day of March, 1834 and was the son of the late George and Delia
Walrath Armstrong. He was one of the leading farmers of the town,
owning a farm of 255 acres. In his younger days he was on the Erie
Canal for 20 years. He was an assessor of the town of Annsville for
six successive years and held the confidence and respect of all.
Mr. Armstrong was a well read, kind, whole-souled man and a good neighbor,
always willing to help those in trouble and give good advice to all.
He married Jane Richards, daughter of William Richards of Annsville, and
ten children were born to them, two dying in infancy. Besides his
wife these children survive Mrs. George Peglow, Mrs. David Eggan and Jay
Armstrong of Rome, Mrs. Floyd Ellis of Taberg, Minnie, Charles, James and
David, who reside at home. Also the following brothers and sisters:
William C. Armstrong of Annsville, Alexander of Rome, Mrs. Chas. Clark
of Taberg and Alice Russell of Lee.
Rome Daily Sentinel: January 4, 1921
JANE ANN ARMSTRONG DEAD
Resident of Annsville Succumbs to Infirmities
of Age -- Had Been Ill Seven Weeks.
Lee, Jan. 4 -- Jane Ann Richards, widow of
David Armstrong, died at her home in the town of Annsville this morning
at 2 o'clock, being confined to her bed for the past seven weeks.
Death was due to the infirmities of advanced age. Mrs. Armstrong
was born Oct. 17, 1843 in Remsen village being the daughter of Willaim
and Mary Richards. She was a kind and devoted mother and thoughtful
of others and will be greatly missed in her home. Surviving
are four sons, Jay Armstrong of Rome, Charles and James at home, David
of this place; also four daughters, Mrs. David Egan, Mrs. Geo. Peglow,
Miss Minnie Armstrong of Rome and Mrs. Floyd Ellis of Annsville.
There are 15 grandchildren. The funeral will be held at her late
home on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment at Maple Hill cemetery, Taberg.
Obituary from the Rome Daily Sentinel:
April 2, 1937
JAY ARMSTRONG, 70, DIES AT HIS HOME
Widely Known Manufacturing Employee Had Lived
Here All His Life
Jay John Armstrong, 70, died shortly
before noon today at his home, 710 W. Liberty St., following an illness
of about a year.
Mr. Armstrong was born February 23,
1867, a son of the late David and Jane Richards Armstrong and had always
lived here. Forty-three years ago he married Kattie Smith at St.
Mary's Church. He had been employed for the past twenty years by
the Rome Manufacturing Division, Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated and
prior to that was an expert copper roller for twenty years with the Rome
Brass and Copper Company. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church
and a member of its St. Boniface Society. He also was a member of
the Copper Mill Sick Benefit Association. Mr. Armstrong was a staunch
supporter of the Democratic party but never held office. Surviving
besides his widow are one son, Jesse F.; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Eggan
and Mrs. George Peglow, Rome; Mrs. William Stage and Mrs. Floyd Ellis,
Lee; and two brothers, David and James, also of Lee.
Obituary from Rome Daily Sentinel:
November 19, 1948
Death Takes Rome Woman
Mrs. Kattie Smith Armstrong,
78, widow of Jay Armstrong, died last night at the home of her son, Jessie
F. Armstrong, 710 W. Liberty St. Born in Rome, July 20, 1870, she was the
daughter of Frederick and Barbara Peterman Smith. She had always
made her home here and was a member of St. Mary's Church and it's Altar
Society. In 1893 she was married in St. Mary's Church by the Rev. Peter
Schmidt to Mr. Armstrong who died 11 years ago. She was the last
of a family of six children.
Surviving besides her son are seven
grandchildren, Mrs. Harvey Stace, Camden, Mrs. Leonard Young and Mrs. Thomas
Henry, both of Rome, Mrs. Howard Coleman, Coonrod, Miss Elizabeth and Miss
Roberta Armstrong and Jesse Armstrong Jr., at home; two great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
ARMSTRONG -- Thursday November 18, 1948,
Kattie Smith, wife of the late Jay Armstrong, age 78 years.
Funeral from the Thomas A. Cox Funeral
Home, 109 W. Court St., Monday morning at 8:45 and at St. Mary's Church
at 9:30 where a solemn requiem high Mass will be celebrated. Interment
in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home
Saturday and Sunday at their convenience.
Obituary from the Rome Daily Sentinel:
Dec. 2, 1904
Fred Smith
Fred Smith, aged 74 years and 6 months, died
from general debility at his home on the Verona road just west of the Rome
State Custodial Asylum at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. He is survived by
his wife, two sons and three daughters, Fred and William Smith, Mrs. Jay
Armstrong, Mrs. Mary Breen of Rome and Mrs. J. Rehm of Waterville.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. John Peterman of Rome and Mrs. Mary Weikert,
Utica.
SMITH -- In Rome on Thursday, December 1,
1904, Fred Smith, aged 74 years and 6 months.
The funeral will be held at his late
home on the Verona road near the Rome State Custodial Asylum at 1 p.m.
on Sunday and at the German Lutheran Trinity Church on S. James St. at
1:30 o'clock.
Obituary from the Rome Daily Sentinel:
January 3, 1922
MRS. BARBARA SMITH
Death of Estimable Woman Who Had Resided
Here For Many Years
The death of Mrs. Barbara Smith, widow of
Fred Smith, occurred at her home, 511 W. Liberty Street, at 11:40 o'clock
on Saturday night. She had been an invalid for many years, her life
having been prolonged by the loving care of her daughter, Mrs. Bren, with
whom she had made her home for the past 23 years. Her maiden name was Barbara
Petterman. She was born in Germany 88 years ago. She lived
in the town of Rome since she was 15 years old. At the age of 19 she married
Fred Smith, who died 17 years ago. She was a member of St. Mary's
Church and was a kindly woman, who had a great many friends. For
a number of years the family lived on their farm near the Rome State School.
The following sons and daughters survive: Fred and William Smith
and Mrs. Mary Bren and Mrs. Kate Armstrong of this city and Mrs. Joseph
Rehms of Waterville. There are also 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
SMITH -- In this city on Saturday,
December 31, 1921, Barbara Smith in her 88th year.
Funeral will be held on Wednesday morning
from her late home, 511 W. Liberty street, at 9 o'clock and at St. Mary's
Church at 9:30. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Rome Daily Sentinel: January 18, 1946
BREEN -- Friday, January 18, 1946, Mary
Anna Smith, wife of the late Frank Breen, aged 81 years. Funeral from
the Thomas A. Cox Funeral Home, 109 W. Court St., Monday morning
at 8:45 and at St. Mary's Church at 9:30 where a solemn requiem high mass
will be celebrated. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends
may call at the Funeral Home Saturday afternoon and Sunday at their convenience.
Rome Daily Sentinel: January 21, 1946
Mrs. Mary Anna Breen
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Anna Breen,
who died Friday were held at the Thomas A. Cox Funeral Home this morning
at 8:45 and at 9:30 at St. Mary's Church. A solemn requiem high mass
was celebrated by the Rev. William J. Ullrich, with the Rev. Donald J.
Slimbaugh as deacon and the Rev. Frederick F. Cummings as subdeacon.
Bearers were William Rickard jr., Leo Reagan, Francis Sullivan and Wallace
Mayo. Burial was in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery.
There were many floral offerings.
Rome Daily Sentinel: August 12, 1905
Death at 92
Utica, Aug. 12 -- Mrs. John Schimmel,
one of the oldest resident of this city and the oldest member of St. Joseph's
Church, died at noon yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Stiefvater
162 Columbia street. For more than sixty-five years she had lived
in Utica and by all who knew her she was highly respected. Eva Peterman
was born in Hambach, Hese Darmstadt, Germany June 1, 1813. In March,
1840, in company with her husband, she sailed for this country, the voyage
across the Atlantic consuming three months. Ever since then she had
lived in Utica. She was married to Adam Witzenberger in Germany in
1838, and it was with him that she came to this country. He died
in 1852. She was married to Joseph Schimmel in 1853. He died
in 1883. As one of the oldest members of St. Joseph's Church she
was one of the earliest members of the Altar Society in which she had kept
up her interest until failing health prevented. She also belonged
to the League of the Sacred Heart. She had a kindly disposition was
charitable, and therefore had a great many friends. She was the mother
of 10 children, of whom three survive, John Schimmell, Peter Witzenberger
and Mrs. John Stiefvater. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren,
one brother John Peterman of Rome and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Smith of
Rome and Mrs. Frances Naegel of Peoria, Ill.
Rome Daily Sentinel: November 19, 1915
JOHN PETERMAN SR. DEAD AT 90 YEARS
HE HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF ROME OVER 60 YEARS.
OUT OF HEATH TWO YEARS
Was Born in Germany and Came to This Country
When 25 Years Old -- Lived in Utica Four Years and Then Came to Rome to
Reside.
The death of John Peterman sr., one
of Rome's oldest and best known residents, occurred at the home of his
son, John J. Peterman, 507 W. Liberty street, at 9 o'clock this morning,
aged 90 years. Mr. Peterman was born in Hambach, Germany, on Jan.
14, 1825. He came to this country when he was a young man of 25,
locating in Utica, where he remained four years, thence coming to Rome
where he had since resided. In Utica in 1852 Mr. Peterman was united
in marriage with Miss Elizabeth M. Smith, who died in this city in 1905.
Notwithstanding his advanced age Mr. Peterman enjoyed good health until
about two years ago, when he suffered a slight stroke. he had felt
the effects of this ever since, but was able to be about until four months
ago, since which time he had been confined to his bed. Mr. Peterman
was a man of quiet and unassuming manner and by his pleasing dispositon
he made a host of friends who will regret his death. he was a faithful
member of St. Mary's Church and a charter member of St. Boniface's Society
connected therewith. He is survived by five children, John
J. Peterman, Mrs. Charles Schneible and Mrs. J. P. Schneible of Rome; Mrs.
John T. Burton of Utica and Mrs. Fred Gillis of Oneida. He also leaves
one sister, Mrs. Barbara Smith, 511 West Liberty street, this city.
Rome Daily Sentinel: March 20, 1905
Mrs. John Peterman.
Mrs. Elizabeth Peterman, wife of John
Peterman, died at her home, 507 W. Liberty street, on Saturday afternoon
after an illness of several years. For the past three months she
had been confined to her bed. Mrs. Peterman, daughter of the late
Peter and Margaret Smith, was born in Bavaria on June 4, 1831, and came
to this country in 1851, residing for a time in Utica. She removed
to Rome about forty years ago. She was married to Mr. Peterman in
Utica in 1852. Mrs. Peterman was a faithful member of St. Mary's
Church and of the Altar and Christian Mothers' Societies of that church.
Beside the husband there survive five children: John J. Peterman,
Mrs. Charles Schneible, Mrs. Joseph Schneible and Mrs. Frances Toepp of
Rome and Mrs. John Burton of Utica, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Weikert of
Utica.
Rome Daily Sentinel: April 16, 1926
JOHN J. PETERMAN PASSES AWAY
Native and Lifelong Resident of Rome -- Was
Long in the Drug Business.
John J. Peterman, 507 W. Liberty street,
died early this morning after a lingering illness of three years' duration.
During the past week the condition of Mr. Peterman had grown steadily more
serious until the end at 2:45 o'clock. Complications had set in which
hastened his death. Mr. Peterman was born in Rome, son of the
late John and Elizabeth Smith Peterman, 64 years ago. He always maintained
his residence in this city, where he was widely known and esteemed.
Practically all of his life was spent in the drug business in Rome.
For a number of years he was associated with P. D. Ackley, druggist, in
the spring of 1912 going into the business for himself under the firm name
of John J. Peterman Co., in the former Bissel drug store. He continued
there until ill health forced his retirement three years ago.
He was married in this city in 1887 to Elizabeth Waters, the ceremony being
performed by the late Rev. Aloysius Murphy in the old St. Peter's Church.
Surviving are his wife, four sisters, Mrs. John Burton, Utica; Mrs. Charles
Schneible and Mrs. Joseph Schneible, Rome and Mrs. Frederick Gillis, Syracuse,
and several nieces and nephews. An only son, Frank J. died in 1908.
Mr. Peterman was a faithful member of St. Mary's Church, and was an active
worker in affairs pertaining to the church and school. He was a member
of the board of trustees of the church and of St. Mary's cemetery association,
and belonged to Rome Council, 391, Knights of Columbus. He
possessed many friends in this city and vicinity, who will moun his passing.
Rome Daily Sentinel: November 3, 1943
Lee Center
William Roe Stage Succumbs at Hospital
Lee Center, Nov. 3 -- William Roe Stage,
resident of Lee Center for 26 years, died yesterday in the Rome Hospital
after an illness of two weeks. Born in Middletown, Jan. 28, 1880,
he was the son of William R. and Mary Bullon Stage. In 1926 he married
Minnie A. Armstrong in Lee Center. Employed at the General Cable
until his illness he was a member of the Methodist Church and Baron Steuben
Lodge, F.&A. M. Surviving are two sister, Mrs. Iren Hanes,
Middletown, and Mrs. Mabel Reynolds, Ashtabula, Ohio; one brother Hiram
Stage, Middletown and several nieces and nephews.
Camden Advance Journal: June 2, 1949
Lee
Mrs. Minnie Stage, 74, Dies
Suddenly
LEE, June 2, -- Mrs. Minnie Stage,
74, died suddenly at her home here Tuesday evening, May 24. She was the
daughter of the late David and Jane Richards Armstrong and was born in
Lee April 8, 1875. At Lee Center in 1926 she was married to William Stage,
who died Nov. 2, 1943. Mrs. Stage was a member of the Lee Methodist Church
and the W. S. C. S. of the church. Surviving are two brothers, James
Armstrong, who resided with Mrs. Stage, and David Armstrong of Taberg and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at her late
home at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Frank Smith, pastor of Lee Methodist
Church, officiating. Mrs. Earl Hall and Mrs. Jessie Rood sang, "The
Old Rugged Cross." Charles and Francis Armstrong, Lynn Eggan, Richard
Ellis, Howard Peglow and Lester Newman, all relatives, acted as bearers.
Interment was made in Maple Hill Cemetery at Taberg. There were flowers
from the W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church, the bonus accounting department
of Revere Copper and Brass, Inc. , relatives, neighbors and friends.
Rome Daily Sentinel: Jan. 31, 1901
JONAS W. ARMSTRONG
DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN ROME BUSINESS MAN.
Conducted a Book Store Here for Many Years
-- A Prominent Democrat -- Had Held Various Offices
The death of Jonas W. Armstrong occurred
at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday at his home, 327 W. Thomas street. On Saturday
he was down street and in the evening was taken with the grip, which on
Tuesday affected his brain and caused death. Mr. Armstrong was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong and was born in Annsville 53 years ago.
His father was one of the oldest settlers of that town and his great grandfather,
Archibald Armstrong was one of the pioneer settlers of Rome. The
deceased received his education in the district schools of his native town
and also for a time attended the Rome Academy. While a resident of
Annsville he was employed in the general store of Giles & Miller at
Camden for two years and during his leisure time he devoted himself to
pursuing his studies and eventually secured a teacher's certificate and
taught school for several terms in Annsville. About 35 years ago
the deceased came to Rome from Franklin Iron Works, where he had been manager
and secured an appointment as canal collector which position he held for
several years. In 1855 Oliver C. Grosvenor established a book, stationary
and wall paper business at 111 W. Dominick street. This establishment
was sold to E.H. Shelley, passing into the hands of Jonas W. Armstrong
and William R. Jones, under the name of Jones & Armstrong, in 1875.
This firm continued in business up to the year 1895, when Mr. Jones retired,
the title then becoming the J.W. Armstrong Co.
Mr. Armstrong was
a well-read man, an interesting conversationalist, and one who always took
an active interest and part in the politics of the day. He was a
staunch Democrat and was frequently a delegate to the various conventions
of his party. He was for two terms a member of the Fire and Police
Board, receiving his appointment May 31, 1890, succeeding the late John
G. Bissell, and had also served as school commissioner. He held the
position of loan commisioner for about three years during the administration
of Gov. Flower. The surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs.
Nancy Tibbitts Armstrong, whom he married twenty-one years ago the 17th
of last December, and four children, Arthur T., Walter J., Perry M. and
Herbert L. Armstrong, all residents of this city. The deceased also
leaves four brothers, and two sisters, William and David of Annsville,
Henry of Wyaconda, Mo., and Alexander of West Rome; Mrs.Mary Clark of Taberg
and Mrs. Robert Russell of Lee. Mr. Armstrong was a member of Roman
Lodge No. 223, F. and A.M., Fort Stanwix Chapter, No 153, R.A.M. and Rome
Commandery, No 45, K.T., and also a member of Armstrong Legion, Select
Knights, from whom that legion took its name. The death of
Mr. Armstrong comes a sudden blow to his family and to the community, as
very few knew of his illness, and even by his own family it was not considered
serious until Tuesday when his mind began to fade and from that time he
failed rapidly.
Obituary from Utica Daily Press: July
5, 1938
DONOVAN DIES; VETERAN IN FIRE BUREAU
Fire sirens screeched downtown yesterday
afternoon as Jim Donovan, for 37 years a member of the Fire Bureau,
answered his last alarm. As death came to "Jim" in St. Elizabeth
Hospital, where he lay critically ill for more than two weeks, the men
he worked with for years as a fireman, lieutenant, captain and finally
deputy chief, roared out of the engine houses he knew so well, in response
to a bell he never will hear again. James J. Donovan, 63, 1634 Brinckerhoff,
retired June 20, 1928, is the way he appears on the Fire Bureau records.
But to thousands of Uticans to whom he personified the Fire Bureau he was
known as "Jim" Donovan, a cheerful, rotund, hearty soul with a friendly
smile and a sharp Irish wit. While his work in recent years as chief
inspector of the Fire Prevention Committee kept him busy preventing fires
before they happened rather than rushing to put them out, Donovan in his
time earned an enviable reputation as a firefighter. His career sponsored
the development of the bureau from the horse-cart days to the most modern
motorized apparatus. In that time -- from Dec. 1, 1900 to 1938 --
Donovan had a hand in fighting all the big fires that swept Utica before
the present era of rigid fire prevention made a big blaze a rarity.
However, his rescues and the brave actions of his earlier, smoke-eating
days are unchronicled for he was as reluctant to talk about his exploits
in the Fire Bureau as he was about his experiences in the Spanish-American
War. He served in Battery K. Fifth Artillery. But he would
always stop to talk about the early days in the department, of the handicaps
and the fun of the old days: and when his "boys" made a good
stop, he was glad to tell of their work. Deputy Chief Donovan was born
in this city. He was educated in the old Assumption Academy and later
learned the trade of machinist. Upon his return from Spanish-American
War service, he was appointed to the Fire Bureau and started with No. 2
Truck, then stationed in Cooper St. When No. 7 Engine House was opened
to West Utica Feb. 1, 1906, Donovan was promoted to lieutenant and transferred
to the new house. He went back to No. 2 Truck Aug. 1, 1909, as captain
and later served in No. 2 Chemical Company and at Central Fire Station.
He made a deputy chief July 18, 1916. In 1925, when Saftey Commissioner
Sullivan was made fire chief, Donovan was appointed chief inspector of
the Fire Prevention Bureau, continuing in that post until ill health forced
him to retire last month. Donovan was active in the Lisourn-Wheeler Camp,
Spanish-American War Veterans, serving as commander and holding offices
in the state organization. He was prominent in the Fire Bureau Officers
Association and the Fireman's Benevolent Association in which he held several
offices. He was a member of St. John's Church and of its Holy Name Society.
He was a member also of Utica Lodge 22, BPOF, and Utica Council 189, Knights
of Columbus of which he was past warden. The Knights will gather
at his home tomorrow night at 7:30 to recite the rosary. He married
twice. His first wife died many years ago and in 1932 he married
Miss Margaret Murphey who survives with a daughter, Margaret Ann.
He leaves three sisters,
Mrs. Mary A. Scanlon and Mrs. William Brixius, Utica; Mrs. Jesse Armstrong,
Rome; three brothers John, William and Ald. Gerald F. Donovan, Utica.
Obituary from the Utica Daily Press:
December 11, 1944
J.D. Donovan Dies; Retired Fire Officer
John D. Donovan, 62, retired lieutenant in
the Utica Bureau of Fire, house officer with the First Bank & Trust
Company and more recently chief gaurd at the Utica Drop Forge & Tool
Company, died Dec. 10, 1944, in his home, 1607 DePeyster, after a three-month
illness. He was a brother of the late Deputy Chief James Donovan.
He was born in Utica, son of the late Michael and Ellen Dorney Donovan.
After attending Assumption Academy he enlisted in the Army, serving with
the 13th Cavalry for three years during which he served with the Sixth
Regiment on the Island of Luzon in the Phillippines. The late MayorRichard
W. Sherman named Dnovan to the Fire Bureau Feb. 1, 1906, and he was assigned
to No. 6 Engine Company. He later served with Nos. 5, 9 and 7?.
On Aug. 15, 1915, he was named lietenant. Lieutenant Donovan retired Sept.
24, 1926, and soon afterward became house officer of the First bank &
Trust Company, serving until 1941. For the past three years he had
been captain of guards at the Utica Drop Forge & Tool Company. In 1908
he married Miss Agnes Amrhein of this city in St. Joseph's Church.
He was a member of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy
Name Society and E. H. Liscum-O. Ross Wheeler Camp 33, United Spanish
War Veterans. Surviving besides Mrs. Donovan are a son, John A.;
a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Solan, Utica; four grandchildren, two brothers,
William P. and Alderman Gerald F. Donovan; two sisters Mrs. William Brixius,
Utica and Mrs. Jesse Armstrong, Rome, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday from his late home and from
the Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:30 with interment in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.
Obituary from Utica Daily Press: December
20, 1937
M. J. DONOVAN DIES; WPA SUPERINTENDENT
Michael J. Donovan, 51, general superintendent
of WPA projects, died in his home, 1116 Leeds, Saturday night of heart
attack. He was born in Utica, son of the late Michael J. and Ellen Donovan.
He was a member of St. Agnes Church and its Holy Name Society. Prior
to his WPA appointment he had been employed as an inspector in the city
engineer's office. He leaves his wife; four brothers, Deputy Fire
Chief James J. Donovan, John D. Donovan, William P. Donovan and Gerald
F. Donovan; three sisters, Mrs. John A. Scanlon, Mrs. William Brixius,
Utica, and Mrs. Jessie Armstrong, Rome.
Obituary from Utica Daily Press: February
16, 1945
Mrs. W. H. Brixius
Mrs. William H. Brixius, 1628 St. Jane, died
Feb. 14, 1945, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Ellen Donovan was born
in Utica, a daughter of the late Michael and Ellen Dorney Donovan, and
always lived here. She was married Sept. 10, 1910, to William H.
Brixius in St. John's Church. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament
Church and its Altar Society. Surviving are her husband, two daughters,
Mrs. John Dillon and Miss Helen V. Brixius, both of Utica; a sister, Mrs.
Jesse Armstrong, Rome; two brothers, William P. and Gerald Donovan, both
of Utica, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be tomorrow from
the home and at Blessed Sacrament Church. The body will be placed
in St. Agnes Cemetery vault, and burial made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in
the spring.
MORGAN W. McCOOK
Morgan W. McCook, 35, died April 29, 1954
in Utica, NY.
He was born Aug 18, 1918 in Cadwell, Ga.;
son of Albert and Elma Hall McCook. He married Jeanne McCauley on
Feb. 11, 1949, and they came to Utica about a year ago.
He served in the US Navy during WW II.
Besides his wife, he leaves 2 daughters,
Gail and Karen, and two sons, Weyman and Keith.
The funeral will be from the Eannace Funeral
Home, 907 Third Ave, at the convenience of the family. He will be
interred at New Forest Cemetary.
Karen
Obit in Syracuse Post Standard newspaper on Dec. 18, 1906; page 12;
with a picture:
"ROME WOMAN HAD NEARLY REACHED 100 Finished knitting a pair of stockings
only last Saturday.
Special to the Post-Standard.
Rome, Dec. 17.--Mrs Sarah Seely Grant, widow of John B. Grant, died
this morning at the home of her son, Rev. A. J. Grant. She had no illness,
death being the result of old age and a general wearing out of the system.
She was apparently as well as usual last evening when she retired. At 5:30
o'clock this morning she was thought to be sleeping soundly and half
an hour later
it was discovered that she was dead, the body being yet warm.
Mrs. Grant's maiden name was Sarah Seely. She was born in Stamford, Conn.,
July 7, 1808. Her father, Jehue Seely, moved to Lafayette, this state,
when she was quite young. He fought for America throughout the war of 1812
and was present at the engagement at Sackets Harbor.
Mrs. Grant went to church in Onondaga county and at an early age joined
the Methodists. The family lived on the site of the city of Syracuse. There
were then no regular hours of worship in the township, services being
conducted in an old log schoolhouse. Her father
was a British sympathizer during the Revolution and would not fight on
the American side. Her husband assisted to put upon the tracks
the first car ever constructed for a railroad in this state. The car
was brought down from Albany to Syracuse by bob sleds. It was taken to
Geres lock, near Belle Isle, the then eastern terminus of what is now known
as the Auburn branch of the Central. The railroad was then called the Syracuse
& Rochester Road. Mrs. Grant possessed an accurate
and retentive memory up to the last. Her sight was good and only
on Saturday she completed knitting a pair of stockings for her grandson.
She was about the house as usual yesterday and her health up to the
last had been considered excellent. Mr. Grant died in
North Western, this county in 1895 at the age of 93 years. They were married
in 1826 in Onondaga county. She was the last of a family of six children.
For the past thirty years she had made her home with her son, who moved
to Rome from North Western three months ago Mrs.
Grant is survived by the following children: Anna Eliza Bass of Schenectady;
Amazi S. Grant of Sand Lake, Mich.; Rev. A. J. Grant of Rome; Newman H.
Grant of Hastings, Oswego county; Rev. Luman A. Grant of Syracuse.
A service will be held at the home of Mr. Grant tomorrow evening
and the body will be taken to Hastings the next day for funeral and interment."
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