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Obituary from Utica Observer, Monday, April
12, 1909 with photo and also similar article in Utica Daily Press, Tuesday,
April 13, 1909:
Lieut. Jerome B. Seaman.
New Hartford Resident Who Died very Suddenly
Last Night. Jerome B. Seaman, one of the best known and most highly respected
residents of New Hartford, died at his home in that village about 1 o'clock
this morning. Mr. Seaman was in good health yesterday. He was taken ill
about 12 o'clock last night and passed away within a short time. His death
was due to oedema of the lungs. Announcement of Mr. Seaman's death occasioned
many words of regret to-day because Mr. Seaman
stood well in the community in which he had
lived for many years. Mr. Seaman was a native of Oswego, where he was born
in 1846, but he had made his home in New Hartford for over a quarter of
a century. He was educated in the Dwight & Holbrook seminary in Clinton.
His father, Hicks Seaman, was for over 25 years the superintendent of the
Clark Mills Cotton Manufactory a [sic] Clark Mills, and Mr. Seaman lived
there a number of years following his leaving the Clinton school. He was
employed for some time in cotton mills at Oriskany. He had served the New
Hartford Cotton Manufacturing Company as its superintendent for many years,
resigning about four years ago to take the position of overseer of the
Utica Knitting Company's Mill No. 2.Mr. Seaman was a veteran of the Civil
War. He enlisted in 1862 in the 146th New York Volunteers and for valient
service and faithfulness he was later commissioned as a lieutenant. When
the soldiers were mustered out of the service, Mr. Seaman returned to Utica
as the acting captain of his company. He was in every engagement and battle
in which his company participated after his enlistment, but Mr. Seaman
seemed to bear a charmed life. He was never injured during his years of
service and was never imprisioned by the Confederate forces.Mr. Seaman
took considerable interest in civic affairs and he was always active in
any movement for the advancement of the interests of the village. He had
served as a village trustee for a number of terms and was the village president
from 1891 until 1896. Mr. Seaman was married in 1871 to Miss Anna Elizabeth
Reilly, who survives, together with a sister, Mrs. George R. Allison of
Rockwell City, Ia., and one brother, Charles Seaman of Duluth, Minn. Mr.
Seaman was a member of St. John's Church in Utica.
Funeral Notice:
SEAMAN--In New Hartford, N.Y., Monday, April
12, 1909, at his home, 38 South Street, Jerome B. Seaman, in his 63d year.Funeral
to-morrow (Wednesday) morning at 9 o'clock from the house, 38 South Street,
and from St. John's Church, Utica, at 10 o'clock, where a solemn mass of
requiem will be celebrated. Friends are invited.
Notice in Utica Daily Press, Thursday, April
15, 1909:
Funeral of Jerome B. Seaman. New Hartford,
April 14--From his home in this village at 9 o'clock this morning, and
from St. John's Church, Utica, at 10, was held the funeral of Jerome B.
Seaman. Solemn requiem high mass was conducted by Rev.
James M. Murphy, Rev. Bernard Smith serving
as deacon and Rev. Richard P. O'Connor as sub-deacon. The bearers were
Frank G. Craves, John Hooks, Joseph Corbett, James McMahin, Joseph Weigel
and Christpher Morgan. During the mass, Dr. Cavallo sang "Jerusalem." At.
St. Agnes' Cemetery, where the interment was had, Father Murphy read the
committal service.
Marilynn Howard airrow@ix.netcom.com
Rome Citizen Death Notices in 1884
PETRIE-In Rome ,New York, Saturday, May 10,
1884, GLEN PETRIE, aged 63 yrs., 6mths,and 18 days (obit follows)
Death's Doings. Glen Petrie, an old
and respected resident of Rome, died at his home on James Street, in this
city, last Saturday morning, (May 10,1884) of remittent fever. Deceased
was 63 years old, and had lived in Rome since 1832, coming here from Vernon,
where he was born, when a boy of 13 years. During the entire fifty
years of his residence here he followed
the butchering business, being for the last
dozen years of more associated with his eldest son, Glen W. Petrie, under
the firm name G.Petrie & Son. He has always taken a deep interest in
public affairs, and has served as jailer, under sheriff or deputy
sheriff under Sheriffs Danforth, Gaylord and Benedict. He was a good
citizen and an upright man, successful in business and rendering every
man his due. A wife and two sons survive him: the oldest on being
his partner, Glen W. Petrie, supervisor of the fifth ward, and the other
Calvin Petrie, teller of Fort Stanwix National Bank. The funeral services
were held on Tuesday
afternoon at his late residence, a large
number of friends and neighbors testifying their respect by their presence.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Rome Sentinel Aug. 22, 1962
Death Claims Glen Petrie At age of
76
Glen M. Petrie, 76, who resided at the Ft.Stanwix
Hotel, died today at the hotel after a Brief illness. Born in Rome,
Aug. 4, 1886, he was the son of Calvin C. and Jane Kirkland Petrie. In
1909, he married Eleanor Hooper, who died in June,
1950. He had lived in Rome since 1957,
and previously in Miami, Fla. He was retired. Mr. Petrie was
of the Presbyterian Faith. Four sons survive, Calvin C., John H.., Glen
M. Petrie Jr., all of Rome, and Franklyn B. Petrie , Westernville; six
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral service will be held
at Griffin and Aldridge Funeral Home on Friday at 2PA , with the
Rev. James D. Shannon, pastor of Westernville Presbyterian Church, officiating,
Interment will be in Rome Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday
at their convenience.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Rome Sentinel
Mrs. Petrie, 64 Dies in Hospital
Mrs. Eleanor H. Petrie, 64, Lake Delta,
died at 3:15 AM today in Rome Hospital where she had been a patient the
past eight weeks. Born in the Town of Wester July 15, 1885, she was
the daughter of John and Julia Williams Hooper. A registered nurse, she
graduated from Buffalo General Hospital in 1907. On Jan. 8,
1910, she was married to Genn M. Petrie
Sr.., in Rochester. She was educated in Rome
Schools and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church here.
Surviving in addition to her husband are
four sons, Calvin C., John H. , Glenn M. , Jr..,and Franklyn B. Petrie,
all of Rome: one brother Dr. Joel Hooper, Tulsa, Okla,: one sister-in-law,
Mrs. Katherine Hooper, Ridge Mills, and four grandchildren.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Mrs. Petrie Dies At Thomas St. home
Mrs. Jennie Kirkland Petrie, 74, widow
of Calvin Petrie, passed away at her late home at 416 W. Thomas St., at
an early hour this afternoon after an illness of several years. Born in
Vernon she was married to Mr. Petrie 56 years ago and had since made her
home in this city. Her husband died some years ago. she was a member
of the First Presbyterian Church of this city and was active in local musical
circles until her health failed. Surviving is one son, Glen
M. Petrie of New York City and four grandchildren, Calvin, John, Glen and
Franklyn.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
John Hooper
All Who Knew Him Esteemed and Respected him
Rome, Jan. 8- John Hooper died last Sunday at his home, on his farm near
Westernville, after an illness of only two weeks resulting from an attack.
He was a veteran of the civil war and was one of the best-known residents
of this vicinity. He was 66 years old and had lived for 44 years near the
vicinity where he died. He had an extended acquaintance and was highly
respected by all who knew him. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Julia
Williams, daughter of Joel Williams, of Wright Settlement, and the following
children; Charles E. Hooper of Rome, superintendent of
this section of the Black River canal; Dr.
Joel S. Cooper , of Williamstown; Misses Celia J., Ella and Emma, who live
at home, and five brothers and three sister; Thomas, David, James and Richard
of Cattaragus county: Mrs. Edward John, Mrs. A. Peat and Mrs. William Williams,
all living in Cattaragus county.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Jan. 13, 1933
Mrs. Julia Hooper claimed by Death
Aged resident succumbs at home on W. Bloomfield
St. Julia Ann Williams, 88, widow of John Hooper, died this afternoon at
2:20 o'clock at her home at 207 W. Bloomfield St., Death was due to infirmities
of age. Mrs. Hooper was born at Trenton, NY on May 20, 1845, the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Williams. On January 24, 1867 she was married
to the late Mr.
Hooper, who passed away in 1904. She had
made her home here since 1904. and previously had resided in the
Town of Western. Mrs. Hooper was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
and was affiliated with its societies.
Surviving are four children, Charles E. of
Ridge Mills, Celia J. at home, Dr. Joel Hooper of Tulsa Okla.., and Mrs.
Glen M. Petrie of Rome. Another daughter , Emma , died in 1918. Also surviving
are six grandchildren.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Rome Sentinel Obit:
C.E. Hooper Succumbs in Ridge Mills, Charles
E. Hooper, 79, former Oneida County treasurer, died at 3:50PM Sunday
in his home on Pennystreet Rd., Ridge Mills. Mr. Hooper was elected county
treasurer in 1914, and served six years. Previously, from 1902 to
1905 he was superintendent of the Black River Canal of this district.
He was born in the Town of Floyd on Feb. 9, 1807 and was the son of John
and Julia Williams Hooper. Member of the First Presbyterian Church,
Mr. Hooper
was affiliated with Baron Steuben Lodge 254,
F&AM; Mohawk Valley Consistory and Ziyara Temple and was an
honorary member of the True Ivorites.
He was secretary and treasurer of the Farmers Fire & Lightning Insurance
Co., of Oneida County. On Sept. 3, 1902 he married Katherine
Pillmore who survives with a son, Robert M. Hooper, Rochester; a
sister, Mrs. Glen Petrie, Rome; a brother,
Dr. Joel S. Hooper, Muskogee, Okla,. and several nieces and nephews.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Rome Sentinel article;(Picture)
Charles E. Hooper
Well known Roman Appointed a Superintendent
on Black River Canal.
Rome, Feb. 6- Charles E. Hooper, of this
city, returned Tuesday evening from Albany where he qualified as the new
superintendent of section No. 1 of the Black River canal, extending north
from this city, Mr. Hooper being appointed in the place of Albert T. Calen,
who was removed by Superintendent of Public Works Charles A. Boyd, through
whom the
appointment of Mr. Hooper comes. Mr.Calen
held the position for two years. No reasons are given for his removal.
He was asked to resign, but he refused. It was hinted that Mr. Calen was
altogether too friendly to ex-senator Garry A. Willard and with ex Attorney
General John C. Davies and that this great friendship worked to a disadvantage
to the Republican nominees on
the ticket at the last fall election. Mr.
Hooper is a hustling young man and he knows a think or two about Politics.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Rome Sentinel obit:
Mrs. Hooper, Delta Native, Dies at 83 Retired
in 1957 As Official of Insurance Firm Mrs. Katherine E. Hooper,
83, former Town of Western school teacher and retired secretary-treasurer
of the Farmers Fire and Lightning Insurance Co, of
Westernville, died yesterday at her home
on Pennystreet Rd., Ridge Mills, after a long illness.
Mrs. Hooper, who retired from the insurance firm post on July 1, 1957,
served three four - year terms as school director of what was then the
town of Rome.
She was first named to the position
in 1932 because of her "interest in rural school work" Her
husband was the late Charles E. Hooper, who was superintendent of the old
Black River Canal in 1903 and 1904.
She is survived by a son, Robert M.
Hooper , Rome, a sister, Mrs. Charles E. Hammann, Rome; a brother Dr.,
George U. Pillmore, Easton, PA, and her stepmother, Mrs. Marry J. Pillmore,
Lake Delta. Held offices Mrs. Pillmore was a member and past
president of the Louise Williamson Bible class of the First Presbyterian
Church, past state secretary of the New York Federal of the Home Bureau,
past district deputy of the Order of Eastern Star, member and past matron
of Holly Chapter of OES and member of the Ladies of the Nile, Wright Settlement
Grange, Wright Settlement Home Extension Unit and Ceridwin Lodge of the
True Ivorites.
She was born at Delta on Oct. 29,
1875, daughter of Dr. Johnson and Sarah Reese Pillmore. She and Mr. Hooper,
who died Jan. 8, 1950, were married in Westernville on Sept. 3, 1902. She
taught school before her marriage, Funeral services , in charge of
Griffin & Aldridge, will be held at her home at 2 o'clock Monday with
burial in the Rome Cemetery. Friends may call at her home at their convenience
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Mrs. Glen Petrie,
Sudden Death of Well-known and Estimable
Woman. Mrs. Hannah Wiggins Petrie, widow of Glen Petrie, died
of heart failure at the home of her son,
Glen W. Petrie, 807 N. James St. at 6AM today in her 68th year. She had
been in usual good health until this morning, when she awoke feeling somewhat
ill and uneasy. She rapidly grew worse and finally called her son and his
wife. Mr. Petrie summoned a physician , but before his arrival at the house
she had expired. The deceased was
a daughter of the late John Wiggins and was
born in Rome, and has, with the exception of a few years residence near
Rochester, always lived here. She was a kind, charitable woman and was
held in high esteem by all who know her. In many homes in this city
she is lovingly remembered for kind offices performed by her in cases of
sickness and death. Her presence in the sick room was cheering to the afflicted
and her words of consolation in the hour of death were a solace to the
bereaved. Her acquaintance was wide and all who knew her will ill sincerely
regret her death. She leaves two sons, Glen W. and Calvin Petrie of this
city, and a brother Casey Wiggins of Lima, Livingston County.
Tribute of Esteem
At a meeting of the executive committee of
the Rome Hospital, held on March 2, the following tribute of esteem was
adopted:
The sudden death of Mrs. Hannah W.
Petrie, which occurred on Tuesday , March 1, brings to mind with startling
reality the frequent recurrence of this sad event among hospital members
within the year past. With added sorrow today would we give expression
to our sincere regret for the lost sustained at this time, recognizing
in her death the removal from our number of a zealous advocate and friend,
and with feelings of unfeigned sadness, we now unite in presenting our
warmest sympathy to the family relatives in this trying hour of bereavement.
Mrs. H. M. Tawton, Mrs. C. Briodock, Mrs. J.G. Bissell committee.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Died-In Rome, March 1, 1892, Mrs. Hannah
Wiggins Petrie, in her 68th year. Funeral from the family residence,
307 N. James St., on Friday, March 4, at 2 o'clock PM
The late Mrs. Petrie
The funeral of Mrs. Glen Petrie was held
from the residence of her son, Glen W. Petrie at 2P.M. today. Many friends
of the deceased were in attendance. The service was conducted by Rev. Dr.
J.H. Egar. There was singing by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs.M.B.
Kingsley, Mrs. S.A. Watson and S. H. Beach, with Miss Minnie Besley as
accompanist. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The bearers
were N. . Rudd, E.L. Stevens, L.H. Baker, L. Gaylord, M.M. Davis and
G. H. Matteson. The interment was made in
the Rome Cemetery.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Obit: Ripe old Age (Picture)
Death of John Dorn removes Former
Resident of Several Towns.
Rome , Sept. 25, John Dorn who died
Friday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Philip Schuster, of 412
Depeyster Street. Was born in Baden Germany, 89 years ago on June
25, and came to this country when only 7 years old. The family settled
in the town of Ava and there he eventually married Sarah Yordon. They lived
n a farm there for a time and 48 years ago brought a place in the town
of Westmoreland where Mrs. Dorn died six years ago. For six years he made
his home with a
son, Adam Dorn, of Lowell, coming to Rome
last November to stay with his daughter . Mr. Dorn had always been engaged
in farming till he retired six years ago on the death of his wife. He was
a member of the Evangelical Church of Spencer Settlement and a great student
of the Bible, being able to quote any passage in the book which he had
read through many times. He retained all his faculties in a remarkable
degree. The following children survive: Adam Dorn, Lowell, William Dorn,
Mrs. Philip Schuster and Mrs. Fannie Helnig, of Rome; Mrs. John Seybold
of State Bridge, and Mrs. Godfrey Gleasman, of Boonville, also
on brother Jacob Dorn of Vernon.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Obit, Rome, NY 8/1/1929
Adam Dorn dies at Lowell Home Native
of Ava had lived nearly entire life in Village Lowell, Nov. 14, Adam Dorn
prominent and well known farmer died at his home here this morning at an
early hour following an illness of two years. He was born in the
town of Ava, 73 years ago, a son of the late John and Sarah Dorn. He was
united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Bates of Dix on May 2?, 1883. For the
past 64 years he had resided on his farm in this village. He was a member
of the Methodist Church of Lowell. Surviving are two daughters, Ms. M.
D. Fulmer of Steuben and Mrs. George Hall of Boonville, two sisters, Mrs.
Fannie Heinig of Vernon, and Mrs. John Seybold of Durhamville; one brother
William C. Dorn, of Rome, and one granddaughter, Miss Athey Dorn of Fresno.,
California, Mr. Dorns only son died May 9, 1925. Miss Athey Dorn came East
to visit her grandfather last August.
Marsha Petrie marshapetrie@yahoo.com
Jacob BEYEL of Ava, NY.
He married Addie C. Myers on Oct. 30, 1873
who d. Feb. 15, 1907 The next year after his marriage he purchased and
settled on the farm where his death occurred. He had replaced the original
buildings with large modern ones, doing much of the carpenter and mason
work himself. At the age of 14, Mr. Beyel united with the Lutheran Church
at West Leyden. For many years he had been a regular attendant of the Union
Church in this village. For over 25 years he had been a member of West
Leyden Grange, No. 620, always taking an active part in its affairs. Surviving
are two daughters: Mrs. B. J. Castle of Ava and Mrs. C.W. Trainor of West
Leyden, two grandchildren: Alson and Alice Castle; also five sisters: Mrs.
Margaret Peters of Constableville, Mrs. Christina Pohl, Mrs. John Wolfe
and Mrs. Cornelia ____ all of West Leyden and ... the article
was cut off at this point.
Joyce O'Connell EOMO@aol.com
ABIGAIL AVERY BIRDSEY (from Boonville
Herald 7/25/1918)
AGED RESIDENT IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Mrs. Abigail Birdsey Passes Away at the Advanced
Age of 93 Years
Following a long and useful life, Mrs. Abigail
Avery Birdsey, widow of the late Linus Birdsey, passed away at the home
of her son George Birdsey Thursday July 18, 1918 at the advanced age of
ninety-three years. Mrs. Birdsey enjoyed unusually good health up
until about three months ago when the infirmities of old age hastened upon
her. She retained her faculties until the hour of her death and her
usual strength of character and cheerfulness enriched her life and won
for her many friends which held her in high esteem.
Mrs. Birdsey was born in 1825 in Petersboro,
NH. When but a mere girl her parents moved into the wilderness of
northern NY locating near Pasadena. The many weary miles of the journey
were made in an old-fashioned wagon of the prairie schooner type and the
few neighbors of the district assisted Mr. Jonathan Avery in erecting his
new home. The house was scarcely completed when another claimed title
to the land and sympathetic friends again assisted John Avery in razing
and reconstructing the home upon another site in Leyden.
The passing of Mrs. Birdsey removes from
our midst one of the early pioneer families which settled in this district.
Mrs. Birdsey was well informed and up to within a year or so ago, in spite
of her many years, enjoyed excellent health. She was young in spirit
and active in household work. In conversation, she was unusually
interesting and told many stories of long ago, speaking intimately of the
primitive mode of living in the days when Boonville was merely a clearing
in the Adirondack forest, which even covered the now open country as far
as and beyond West Leyden.
She would tell of the time when a huge kettle
hung over the fireplace wherein wholesome meals were prepared, a fireplace
of such dimensions as would light up the entire kitchen and living room,
radiating warmth and cheer. She was familiar with the early methods
of making tallow candles, even before the days of candle molds and was
experienced in the primitive methods of baking when modern ovens yet remained
to be invented and when the baking pan was covered with live coals which
remained from the logs that crackled in the fireplace. She not only
made her own soap and woven rugs and carpets but worked up homespun from
crude flax and wool into finished garments and household necessities.
The deceased throughout her entire life was
a sincere and consistent Christian. She was a faithful attendant
of the old Baptist church which stood at the forks of the east and west
roads and continued faithful to her church duties up until the time of
her last illness. As she felt the drowsiness of the last deep sleep
gradually creeping upon her, she had the satisfying consciousness that
her life had been spent in usefulness and service.
The deceased is survived by a son, George
Birdsey, a step daughter Mrs. Alma Bacon, a stepson Alson Birdsey, one
brother G .S. Avery of Holyoke, MA, two sisters, Mrs. Owen Heald, of Rockland,
MA and Mrs. E. G. Palmer of Boonville. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at 4 pm from her late home on West Street. Rev. E. J. Davis
officiating. Interment was made in the Boonville Cemetery.
submitted by Susan Ward Merk sbmerk@aol.com
JOHN AVERY (from Boonville Herald
6/27/1907)
Mr. John Avery was a Prominent G.A.R. Veteran
Some of His Experiences in Andersonville
Prison - An Active Citizen of Boonville for Some Years
After an illness of several weeks, John Avery
one of the best known G.A.R. men in Rockland, MA and an ex-prisoner of
war died at his home on Exchange Street last Tuesday afternoon, aged 74.
He was one of the oldest veterans of the Civil War in Rockland, MA.
Mr. Avery was a native of Leyden, NY and was born 10/22/1833. He
was educated in the public schools and afterwards learned the carpenter's
trade.
When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted
in the 146th NY Regiment and went at once to the front leaving his wife
and one child behind him. He was in the service 4 years and served
in the Army of the Potomac. He was in many battles and saw hard service.
He was taken as prisoner at the battle of Gaines Mill [Bethesda Church-6/2/1864]
just as he was leaving the field with a wounded comrade on his back.
He was marched to Richmond and confined in Castle thunder and Libby prisons
for a few days then was taken to Andersonville, GA for confinement in the
rebel stockade.
When he entered Andersonville 6/16/1864 there
were over 35,000 prisoners there. During the journey from Libby to
Andersonville, the prisoners were subjected to many indignities especially
from the women who spat at them as they passed through the streets of Richmond.
Mr. Avery remained in Andersonville until the close of the war when he
was taken to Vicksburg and sent north. At the time of his entrance
at Andersonville he weighed 180 pounds and when he was released after his
incarceration of twelve months he weighed only 91 pounds. Mr. Avery
was in Andersonville when the raiders were hanged there and one of them
was in his regiment.
While at Andersonville, Mr. Avery was part
of the time in charge of a squad of prisoners and for this duty he was
awarded an extra ration. From this fact arises an incident which
changed the whole course of his life. Among the prisoners in Andersonville
at this time was Darius Everson of East Abington (now Rockland, MA).
Mr. Everson was a young boy and was in poor health. He occupied a
dugout near Mr. Avery's tent and was unable to take care of himself.
Mr. Avery gave the lad the extra ration which he had drawn for himself.
The boy was thus able to keep alive and subsequently got out of prison
by answering the name of a prisoner who had been marked for exchange but
who had died the night before he was to leave.
As soon as Mr. Everson got back to East Abington,
he wrote to Mrs. Avery who was then residing in Boonville, NY and told
her where her husband was. As soon as Mr. Avery got back north
the correspondence was kept up, and the 2 ex-prisoners visited each other.
Later Mr. Avery moved to Rockland and has resided here since 1880.
Since that time there have been 3 marriages between the members of the
Avery and Everson families.
Mr. Avery married Eliza Palmer of Northville
who survives. They were married 3/30/1855 at Boonville, NY and they celebrated
their golden wedding in this town 2 years ago. Five children were
born to them and three are now living: Mrs. Nettie L. wife of Elbridge
Everson; Mrs. Florence B. wife of Ellis Poole and Mrs. Emma E. wife of
Chester Valedge.
The funeral services will take place tomorrow
afternoon. Prayer will be offered at his home on Exchange Street
at 1:30 and services will follow at Grand Army Hall and will be conducted
by Rev. William Reid. The members of the G.A.R. will have charge
of the services. Internment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.+
G.A.R. = Grand Army of the Republic
submitted by susan ward merk
sbmerk@aol.com
Mrs. John Hall.
Died, at West Vienna, State
of New York, on the 20th of May, 1893, Mrs. John Hall. Deceased,
whose maiden name was Jane Lockridge, of Hinch, married and removed to
West Vienna over twenty years ago. She had been in poor health for
some time, and during the past few months was confined to her room.
Nearly all the time she was a member of the Methodist church, having been
converted many years ago in Wesley. The funeral, which took place
on Tuesday was largely attended, showing the esteem in which she was held.
The floral offerings were beautiful _____ having been sent from New
York. They were ____ ed of pure white lilies of the valley,
roses and carnations, bearing the words, "wife, and mother." She
is survived by her husband and five children as well as an aged mother,
six sisters and two brothers who mourn her loss. She died trusting
in her Saviour. Her last request was for all her friends to meet
her in heaven.
Penny Fitler penny@bfitler.best.vwh.net
Mrs. Barnes, 91 Dies in Syracuse
CANASTOTA. - Mrs. Elizabeth L.
Barnes, 91 of Clockville, mother of Postmaster Edward J. Lockerby,
died Saturday noon in University hospital, Syracuse. She suffered
a fractured hip in a fall in the Canastota business area about 10 days
ago, and after treatment in Lenox Memorial hospital was taken to the Syracuse
hospital.
Mrs. Barnes was a native of Napanee,
Can., and the last of a large family of children. In girlhood, she
came with members of her family to the West Vienna vicinity and spent most
of her life in the Cleveland - West Vienna area.
She was married to David Lockerby,
who died in 1924. Several years later she was married to Palmer Barnes,
who died five years ago. She came to Clockville about two years ago
to make her home with a son, Edward. Also surviving are two sons,
Harry Lockerby of Jewell and Willis Lockerby of Cleveland and several grandchildren.
Mrs. Barnes was a long-time member of the Methodist church in Cleveland.
The body was brought to Canastota
Saturday afternoon by M.E. Newberry & Sons pending funeral arrangements.
Penny Fitler penny@bfitler.best.vwh.net
Obituary for Palmer BARNES '40 in pencil.
1854-1940;
PALMER BARNES
Cleveland - Palmer Barnes, 86 died
Tuesday noon at his home in Center street after a short illness although
he had been in poor health a long time. He was a retired farmer,
most of his life having been spent on a farm at North Bay. A few
years ago he moved to this village to make his home. He was born
near Maple Flats, a son of Harriett Widrick and Merritt G. Barnes.
He was married twice, his first wife, Cynthia Rosa died several years ago,
after which he married Eliabeth Lockerby of Cleveland, who survives.
Mr. Barnes, who was a resident most of his life along the north shore of
Oneida Lake, was highly respected and had many friends. He was a
good husband and will be greatly missed. Besides his wife he leaves
one son, Arthur Barnes, Stockbride; one daughter, Mrs. Attossa Henratty,
of Utica, and a half-brother, Willard A. Barnes Cleveland; also three stepsons
Harry Lockerby, Jewell; Willis Lockerby, Cleveland, and Edward Lockerby
of Clockville. Funeral services will be held Friday, 2pm, from his
late home in Cleveland, Rev. A. Day Rich, pastor of Cleveland Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial will be in McConnellsville cemetery.
Kenneth I. Locke, undertaker from North Bay, has arrangements. Mrs.
Barnes has the sympathy of many friends in her time of sorrow.
Penny Fitler penny@bfitler.best.vwh.net
Mrs. Christine Dauer
Mrs. Christine Dauer, 81, widow of Frederick
Dauer, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Armand Mooth, 16
Larchmont Drive, New Hartford.
She was born in Baden, Germany, a daughter
of William and Christine Dreher Pfeiffer. She came to this country at the
age of 14. In 1902 she was married to Mr. Dauer. He died in 1950. Mrs.
Dauer moved to New Hartford about 10 years ago. She was a member
of Zion Lutheran Church.
Besides her daughter with whom she resided,
she leaves two sons, William G. of New Hartford and Gustave of Utica.
The funeral will be at 10 Thursday from the
Heintz Funeral Home with the Rev. John Sprock, pastor of Zion Lutheran
Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 today
and tomorrow
Mrs. Carl Pfeiffer
Oriskany-Mrs. Bertha Pfeiffer 101 Graham,
Oriskany, died Apr. 21,1952, in Faxton Hospital, Utica, after an illness
of several months.
She was born in Utica, a daughter of Christina
Kopp Thieme and the late Hugo Thieme. On Apr. 19,1917, she was married
to Carl Pfeiffer. Mrs. Pfeiffer was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Prior to last September she had been employed by the J.B. Wells & Son
Department Store in Utica.
She leaves her husband, her mother, two daughters,
Mrs. Frank Gibbs, Sylvan Beach and Mrs. Leonard Goppert, Oriskany; three
sisters, Mrs. Earl T. Blancher, Mrs. Walter Warren and Mrs. Mildred McCarthy,
all of Utica; a brother, William C. Thieme, Yorkville and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the
Keilbach Funeral Home, 321 Genesee, the Rev. John H. Sprock, pastor of
Zion Church officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Armand (Helen) Mooth
Mrs. Armand (Helen) Mooth, 66, of 16 Larchmont
Drive, New Hartford, died Friday, December 7,1979 in Faxton Hospital. She
was born in Utica, February 3, 1913, a daughter of the late Fred and Christina
Pfeiffer Dauer. She was educated in Utica Public Schools and graduated
from the Utica Free Academy. In 1934, she was married to Armand Mooth.
The couple had resided in New Hartford since 1952. For 445 years,
Mrs. Mooth was employed at the Utica Mutual Insurance Company and retired
from there in 1976. She was a member of St. Thomas Church, New Hartford
and the 25 year club at Utica Mutual Insurance Company.
She is survived by her husband of New Hartford;
one brother, Gustave Dauer, Rome; two nieces, Mrs. Louis (Shirley) Olender
of Raleigh, North Carolina and Mrs. Gayland (Carol) Michaud of Plainville,
Conn; several other nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning
at 8:45 from the Heintz Funeral Home 1517 Whitesboro Street, and at 9:30
in St. Thomas Church, Clinton Road, New Hartford. Interment will be in
Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday evening 7-9 and Monday
2-4 and 7-9.
Francis E. Gibbs
Francis Earl Gibbs, 79, of Whitesboro, passed
away February 11, 1999, at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc.
He was born October 24,1919, in New Hartford,
the son of Earl and Kathryn McCarthy Gibbs. On November 23,1939, Frank
married June B. Pfeiffer at Our Lady of Lourdes, Utica. Mr. Gibbs was a
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during World War II. He retired
from Kelsey-Hayes in 1980 after 31 years of service. Frank was a member
of the R. Kirk Parkhurst American Legion Post #1448, Oriskany, the Clark
Mills Community Band and several other local bands.
Surviving besides his wife, June, are two
sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Daphne Gibbs, Westmoreland, and George
and Linda Gibbs, Rome; grandchildren, Debra Gibbs, Amy Abdoo, Karen Gibbs,
Kevin Gibbs and Michael Whitmore; three great-grandsons, Christopher Liz,
Steven Abdoo Jr., and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by his daughter, Patricia A. Whitmore; two brothers, Charles Gibbs and
George Gibbs; and his sister Mary Brower.
Services will be held at the convenience
of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Crown Hill
Memorial Park.
Arrangements are in the care of the J.W.
Dimbleby Funeral Home, Forty Main St, Whitesboro.
Frank's family extends a special thank you
to the staff of Maple Wing of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. In lieu
of flowers, donations made be made to the Presbyterian Home for CNY Inc.,
4290 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413 or the Whitesboro Fire
Dept., Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro, NY 13492.
Ruth A. Pfeifer
Cedarville
Ruth A. Pfeifer, 68, of 119 Elizabethtown
Road, Ilion, passed away Thursday, October 15, 1998 in Cooperstown.
She was botn August 28, 1930, in Trenary,
Michigan, the daughter of the late Nels and Lucy W. Trenary LaBumbard.
She was educated in the West Winfield schools, and was married to Carl
S. Pfeifer.
Mrs. Pfeifer was employed as a nurses aide,
doing private duty nursing.
Mrs. Pfeifer was a member of the Columbia
Center United Methodist Church and the Millers Mills Grange.
She is survived by her husband Carl; five
daughters and a son-in-law, Joya Lee of West Frankfort, Renie Pfeifer of
Cooperstown, Katherine Adams of Ilion, Shelby (Giruzzi) Pfeifer of New
Hartford and Billie and Joseph Aiello of Herkimer; three brothers and sisters-in-law,
Richard and Shirley LaBumbard of Newfield, NY, Gerald LaBumbard of Hillman,
Michigan, Raymond LaBumbard of Richfield Springs; a sister and brother-in-law,
Lorraine and Lloyd Bryan of Bakersfield, CA; six grandchildren, Miki Zaffarano
of Frankfort, Carl and Brent Burke of Oneonta, Stephanie and Kristopher
Adams of Ilion, Joey Aiello of Herkimer; three great-granddaughters; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Gordon in 1987.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pfeifer will be
held on Monday, October 19, 1998, at 11:00 AM from the North Columbia United
Methodist Church with Rev. Hans Drews officiating. Friends may call Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Ilion. Friends are
asked to consider memorials to the Cedarville Fire Dept.
Charles H. Dauer
Charles H. Dauer, 68, retired carpenter of
938 Saratoga, died Sept. 1, 1946, at Sylvan Beach where he had lived for
the last six years. He had been ill for about a year.
He was born in Utica, Oct. 15,1877, the son
of the late August and Catherine Dauer. Nov.29,1905, he married Emma Stolzner.
He attended Zion's Lutheran Church.
Surviving besides his wife are a son, Harold
Dauer, Sauquoit;a daughter, Mrs. Alton Irons; two brothers, Fred and William
Dauer; a sister, Mrs. George Schaub and two grandchildren of Utica.
The funeral will be at 2 P.M. Wednesday from
his home 938 Saratoga, with interment in Crown Hill Memorial Park.
Ruth M. Pfeiffer
Utica/Clinton
Ruth M. Pfeiffer, 101, a resident of
the Martin Luther Home, Clinton, formerly of Noyes St., Utica, passed away
on Friday, September 10, 1999, at the nursing home.
Arrangements under the direction of Heintz
Funeral Service, Inc., of Utica are incomplete.
*my note: Even though I had been visiting
her, allegedly no one knew she had living relatives. A friend took care
of everything. She had a small memorial service at Heintz Funeral Home
and was buried in New Forest Cemetery. Ruth was the daughter of William
P. and Augusta Lehndorf Pfeiffer.
William Ward Wheatley
Utica
William Ward Wheatley, 84, formerly of Sophia
Ave, passed away November 7,1997 at the Vermont Veterans Home, Bennington,
VT.
He was born June 14,19113 in Elmira, the
son of Charles G. and Catherine Ward Wheatley and was educated in Whitesboro
schools. He married Flora Dauer, June 15, 1946 at St. Luke's Episcopal
Church. She died September 28,1985. He was a WWII Navy veteran, serving
in the South Pacific. He was employed at Utica Drop Forge, was traffic
manager at Kelsey-Hayes, and also worked at Reid & Sheldon. He was
a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, founder of the Flotilla Base
2-6, Sylvan Beach and was a mason and a Republican Supervisor for the City
of Utica.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law,
Heather W. and Daniel Maneely of Bennington, Elisa W. and Peter Borello,
Sauquoit; a son and daughter-in-law, William C. Wheatley and Kim Lambert,
Utica; grandchildren, Jason W. and Ellen Andrick and Kathryn F. Borello.
The funeral will be Monday morning at 11
o'clock at All Saints Episcopal Church, Faxton St., Utica. Interment will
be in Crown Hill Memorial Park. There are no calling hours.
The family will receive relatives and friends
at Elisa and Peter's home, 114 Cobane Rd., Sauquoit, following the cemetery
service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the American
Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements in care of J.W. Dimbleby Funeral
Home.
Flora D. Wheatley
Flora D. Wheatley, 70, of Sophia Ave., died
September 28, 1985 in St. Luke's Memorial Center.
She was born July 30, 1915, in Utica, the
daughter of William F. and Ruth Cockroft Dauer. She received her education
in local schools and the Rochester School of Dental Hygiene. She married
William Ward Wheatley June 15, 1946. Mrs. Wheatley was employed by
Dr. Lyle Harrington and Dr. James Putnum, retiring six years ago. She was
a member of All Saints Church and the Altar Guild.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Heather Andrick, of Bennington, VT, and Elisa Wheatley, Utica;
one son, William C. Wheatley, Whitesboro; two grandchildren, Jason William
Andrick and Ellen Kathleen Andrick.
The funeral will be 10:30 Tuesday morning
at All Saints Church, Faxton St. Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial
Park. Calling hours are Monday evening 7-9 at the J.W. Dimbleby Funeral
Home, Whitesboro. In lieu of flowers, please consider the American Cancer
Society or the Arthritis Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the
funeral home.
William J. Pfeiffer
New Hartford-William J. Pfeiffer, 79, of
2 Larchmont Dr., October 29, 1979 at his home.
He was born in Utica, March 11, 1900, son
of William P. and Augusta Lehndorf Pfeiffer. He was educated in Utica schools
and married Ethel Yost November 11, 1934 in Utica. She died August 15,
1975. Mr. Pfeiffer was a Protestant. He was employed at the Marcy Psychiatric
Center. He was a member of Utica Lodge #47, F& AM Ziyara Temple and
the C.S.E.A.
He is survived by one sister, Ruth M. Pfeiffer
and several cousins.
The funeral will be at 10 AM Thursday from
the J.W. Dimbleby Funeral Home, Whitesboro, with the Rev. W.A. Hansel officiating.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 and
7-9. Members of Utica Lodge, #47 F & AM, will conduct ritualistic services
Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home
1925:
L. Edic, Willowvale, Dies at Residence;
Burial Tomorrow
Willowvale, May 25 - Lyman Edic, 84,
one of the oldest residents of this village, died Saturday night at his
home after a protracted illness. The funeral will be held from the
home tomorrow afternoon at 2. Burial will be in Sauquoit Valley Cemetery.
Mr. Edic was born at Sauquoit, June 12, 1842, a son of Rudolph and
Margaret House Edic. He was a painter
by trade and as such had been employed by the Willowvale Bleachery for
40 years. Two years ago he retired because of declining health.
His wife died four years ago. He leaves four children, Miss Minnie
Edic of this village. Mrs. F. J. Steinel of Niagara Falls, William
of Utica and Charles of Leonardsville; also nine grandchildren and for
great, grandchildren.
Stella Sawyer sebs25@adelphia.net
1921: MRS. LYMAN EDIC Aged and Esteemed
Resident of Chadwicks is Dead
Chadwicks-Willowvale, March 4-Mrs.
Lyman Edic died at her home here today at the age of 82 years.
Mrs. Edic was born in England, September 11, 1838, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Mellor. She attended school there and came to America at
the age of 19. She married Mr. Edic in Sauquoit, August 8, 1861.
They lived in Chadwicks six years, then went
to Patterson, N. J., where they lived three years. Later, they lived
at Dundad, Canada, and after seven years came back to this community.
Mrs. Edic was a woman of many admirable traits of character and was highly
regarded by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and
four children, John William of Utica, Minnie at home, Mrs. Frank Steinel,
Niagara Falls, and Charles Edward of Burlington Flats; nine grandchildren
and four great
grandchildren.
Stella Sawyer sebs25@adelphia.net