ANTHONY
ABSON, died at residence
of his
son, Walter, on
JOHN ABSON died
LAVINIA ABSON Died in Coudersport,
ALMON ALLEN, second son of Jacob Allen,
was born in
PROF. FORDYCE ALMON ALLEN, eldest son of Almon Allen,
born in
In 1845 he married Sarah Caldwell, of
Coudersport. One son, Clarence, was born, now of
On
In 1853, Prof. Allen became editor of McKean
Citizen, and in 1854 was elected
In July, 1864, he came to
As a conductor of teachers’ institutes, he
achieved his greatest reputation. His services were in constant demand
in all
parts of the country. He devoted one winter to holding institutes in
In early life he was an Abolitionist, and
supported James G. Birney for the presidency. Later he was Republican.
Member
of Protestant Episcopal Church. His widow still occupies the family
home in
LIEUTENANT JACOB ALLEN was born in
MARY BOWEN ALLEN entered rest
She was for
three years President of the
Coudersport W.C.T.U. and for two of those years, by appointment of the
State
Union, was President of the
MRS. SARAH (CALDWELL) ALLEN died of consumption in
AZRA (EZRA) ARMSTRONG died in Eulalia,
FRED L. ARMSTRONG was born in Sugar Creek,
After his father’s death, Fred went to
Fred
L. Armstrong was taken sick June 2nd, 1887 ; after some time his friends removed him
to his
brother’s home, in Coudersport, Capt. C.H. Armstrong. He died Frieday, September
18th, 1887 . Buried here the 18th.
Among friends from Eldred; A. Harman, E.R. Mayo, A.H. Mayo, W.H. Dodd,
and
Prof. T.J. George. Leaves wife and two small children.
ORLANDO E. ARMSTRONG died Monday morning, just
before
For years was identified with
In 1876 he married Miss Emma Loyster who
survives him. Funeral Wednesday, November 15 at family residence,
northeast
corner of Borie and Oak Streets.
MRS. ELLEN M. ARNOLD of Port Allegany died
WILLIAM AYERS (murder) On Wednesday, June
15th (1898), neighbors of Wm. Ayers,
ELMER BAILEY – News came Monday,
He was the only son of
In 1886 joined his father in a lumber job on
First Fork and while lumbering, invented an air gun that promised at
one time
to bring a large fortune. Went to
About this time he married Cora Stewart,
very estimable young lady of
As a boy Elmer was studious and ambitious,
though somewhat indifferent to the finer amenities of life, was kind
hearted.
As he grew to manhood, he bent all his energies to individual success
in
whatever he undertook. Naturally impatient of restraint, he loved an
indulgent
Christian father and mother and was generous and unselfish toward his
friends.
As school mate, teacher, and neighbor the
writer of the subject of this sketch, (M.J. Colcord), loved him for the
many
expressions of kindly and generous impulses that were a part of Elmer
Bailey’s
nature and remembers him with only the
recollection of those thousand kindness’ that outweigh the few faults
of a
wayward, impulsive nature.
We mourn with the wife, parents, sisters,
and friends for the life, which held so much of promise, cut down in
the
noontide.
Another
obituary:
Was
only son and
eldest of five children of
BERTHA LYDIA BAKER – Tuesday morning, Mrs.
Bertha Lydia Baker died at her home in Inez after a long illness. She
was 77
years of age, and nearly all her life was spent in Coudersport and
vicinity.
She was a widow of S.W. Baker, a pioneer resident. The family formerly
lived in
Ladona but for more than twenty years they have resided in Inez, where
they
have always been among the responsible people.
Mrs. Baker’s maiden name was Covey and she
was a sister of the late John Covey, for many years a resident of
Coudersport.
One son, who with his family resides at the
homestead, survives her.
Funeral services were held today at one o’clock. G.H. Grabe and Son.
CLARISSA BAKER died May 2, 1888 at West Pike. Clarissa, wife of Jeremiah Baker, age 76 yrs. 4 mos. 3 days. Born in Susquehanna County, eldest daughter of Amos Knapp, who when in her childhood, removed with his family to Bradford County, where she lived with her parents till age of 20. She was married to her surviving husband.
Was mother of seven children, five sons and two daughters, one son having died in infancy.
In April, 1859 they, with five children moved to West Pike. Their eldest son, having married, was living in Williamsport. Their second daughter, Electa, died in January 1865, and their youngest son, George Baker of Coudersport in December 1881.
In March, before her death, she wrote to her sister, Mrs. P.C. Slade, in Bradford county. Her surviving children are (save the oldest): Mrs. A.C. Perkins, of Coudersport and Fred, who reached her twelve hours before her death, of Penfield, Clearfield county, PA.
DANIEL BAKER died at his residence in Coudersport, Friday morning, March 22, 1889, age 65 yrs. 9 mos. 15 days. Born in Broome County, NY, came to Potter county in 1848 and soon after engaged in mercantile business with Elymus Hackett. In 1855 he married Kesiah Hackett, sister of Elymus. He built the store so long occupied by A. Bennett in Lewisville. In 1860 was elected Register and Recorder of Potter county, being at that time Justice of the Peace in Ulysses township. Re-elected for several consecutive terms, serving till 1878.
In 1871 he opened the Baker House in Coudersport, having purchased, rebuilt, and remodeled what was known as the Woodcock Hotel. It was originally the Old Hickory House, built in 1827 by Versel Dickinson. In 1872 he sold the Baker House to Brown and Kelly, and in 1876, having purchased a farm in Bingham Township, moved his family upon it and engaged in the dairy business.
The butter of the Baker farm gained a high reputation for excellency throughout the county.
In 1862 he was appointed County Commissioner’s clerk in place of W.W. Harvey, resigned, and moved his family to Coudersport. He held this position until the illness prostrated him, which caused his death.
Leaves wife and five children, two boys and three girls.
Mr. Baker was a fine penman, a good accountant, and a neat, systematic bookkeeper. Was frequently engaged as clerk to the Board of County Auditors, by which his services were deemed invaluable in promoting a dispatch of business in auditing the accounts of the various county officers.
JEREMIAH BAKER died at West Pike, October 4, 1863, age 84 yrs., 8 mos., 9 days. Born in Delaware County January 25, 1809. When a small boy his parents moved to Bradford County, PA, where he spend greater part of life. Came to Potter County nearly 35 years ago. Leaves three sons, one daughter: Amos Baker, West Pike; Fred H. Baker, of Slaughter, Washington. A son in Tennesee and Mrs. Almira Perkins, Coudersport. Funeral sermon at West Pike; Rev. O.L. Hill, assisted by Rev. H.A. Stratton. Burial in Coudersport, Rev. C.T. Edwards.
HON. GEORGE A. BARCLAY died at his home in
Sinnemahoning on November 25, 1900, age 83 years, 7 months, 18 days;
for many
years one of the most energetic and popular lumber men and business men
in the
state, being actively engaged in lumbering in Potter and Cameron
Counties, and at same time conducting
extensive lumbering
enterprises in Michigan and other western states, accumulating
considerable
property.
Located in Potter county and engaged in
lumbering and farming until 1867 when he sold his business and invested
his
money in more western lands. At same time taking up residence in
Cameron County
where his sons, George B. and Chas. F. had actively engaged in lumber
business
at Sinnemahoning.
Married at an early date and reared a family
of three children: George B. Barclay, Charles F. Barclay and Mrs. Mary
E.
Roberts, of Knoxville, Tenn., all living. His wife died in 1884. Buried
in
family plot at Sinnemahoning.
In 1884, elected member of Assembly by
Republicans; served during sessions of 1866, 67, 68. In July 1893,
health began
to fail. Partial paralysis overcame him and he failed gradually.
Funeral in
Methodist Church at Sinnemahoning. Rev. M.C. Piper. Buried by wife.
JAMES L. BARCLAY died at Emporium, PA,
January 10, 1890 from the effects of injuries received by the cars at
that
place. In 65th year of his age.
Mr. Barclay left his home on Monday to
settle with the auditors of Cameron County as he was one of the
Commissioners
of the Cameron and Wharton State Road. Arriving at Emporium on the
rail, he
went to the machine shop, which is near the freight depot, to have some
work
done. While there he attempted to cross over a train of cars standing
on a side
track. Seeing the engine on either end of the train, he took hold of
the cars
to assist raising himself up on the bumpers, they being a short
distance apart.
When his right leg was directly between the bumpers, the switch engine
sent a
car against the train with such force as to catch his leg and crush it
in a
frightful manner. He was immediately carried to the St. Charles Hotel
where
everything was done to alleviate his suffering.
Monday evening a consultation of doctors was
held and they decided that amputation would have to be performed, and
on
Tuesday Dr. Smith, assisted by Dr. Bardwell, amputated the limb. But
his age
was against him. He never seemed to rally from the shock and gradually
sank
until Friday morning when he passed away.
He was a brother of Hon. A. G. Barclay of
Sinnemahoning. He was born in the state of New York in 1826. Settled in
Wharton, Potter County, about 1850 where he has resided ever since,
being one
of its prominent citizens of that part of the county.
Leaves a wife and two sons.
Buried on Sunday by side of his daughter.
Rev. Weeks of Austin officiated at the funeral.
ELMIRA M. BASSETT – Wife of James Bassett,
died Friday morning, June 10th, 1898 in her 80th
year.
Funeral at residence on Oak Street, Rev. W.H. Reese, M.E. Church, of
which she
had many years been a member, and Rev. McLatchey, pastor of the Baptist
Church.
Mr. Bassett, in 82nd year, is now
very infirm; since last November, confined to his bed. One year ago
they
celebrated their 60th anniversary. She has suffered from
consumption.
WILLIAM BASSETT died December 12, 1900.
Born in Coudersport, March 30, 1856; lived here all his life.
Industrious,
upright and respected. Leaves wife, Orvilla Goodsell, daughter of Mr.
&
Mrs. Albert Goodsell, and daughter, Mary Bassett, three and one half
years old.
Father, four brothers and four sisters. Died of slow and wasting fever.
Another
obituary – William Bassett died at his home in Coudersport at 7 PM,
December
12, 1900 from enteric (typhoid fever). Some days previous to the big
flood, Mr.
Bassett who had been very sick, had recovered sufficiently to be able
to walk
aobut the house that day. He exposed himself to the cold air by
standing in an
open doorway and suffered a relapse, which brought about his death.
Born in
Coudersport 46 years ago and with exception of ten years spent in
Canisteo,
where he learned the mason trade, has been a resident ever since.
Twenty-two
years ago he married Orvilla Goodsell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Albert
Goodsell. She, with one daughter survive. Also, four brothers and four
sisters
and an aged father survive. Funeral held from house Friday, December
14.
Greatly missed in this place.
N. B. BEEBE died at his home in Odin,
PA, after a terrible illness of only six hours, on November 12, 1894,
Mr. N. B.
Beebe in his 68th year.
Coming in childhood with his pioneer parents
from New York State, he had few of the advantages of culture, Potter
County now
offers her young. But his was the conscientious energetic mind that
must and
will have knowledge, and he acquired much from books, ever remaining a
devoted
student. He spent many years as instructor in various public schools,
teaching
in Lewisville, this county, forty-six years ago. He was at one time a
teacher
for two years in the Academy at Woodhull, NY.
For several years a resident of Deposit, he
was their twice elected Justice of the Peace. Mr. Beebe was always an
ardent
supporter of morality, a man whose heart was most tender and faithful
to the
many friendships he formed among lovers of books and humanity, wherever
he
went.
As a politician, he was sent as one of the
delegates to the first National Convention of the Republican party, and
remained in its ranks to the end, proudly casting his last ballot for
the
prohibitory law of Potter County, on the ticket for Mr. Leonard and Mr.
Eaton.
Yet, so great was his enmity to the saloon
and the still – including in his charge of blood guiltiness even older
– he
often lamented the apathy of his party on the temperance question,
fearing it
would bring disaster to the country.
Twice wedded, he leaves by his first
marriage a son, Mr. H.H. Beebe, of Odin, PA, in whose family he found a
dearly
loved home, and by his second, a daughter, Mrs. Axtell of Lincoln, Neb.
Mr. Beebe had but recently returned from
along visit with devoted relatives and friends in Sylvester, Tioga
County, PA.
He had not seemed quite well for a few days, but breakfasted with the
family as
usual that morning. Soon after he was seized with a severe pain near
the heart,
which at 1:30, ceased to beat.
Funeral services were conducted by the
family pastor, Rev. C.T. Edwards, of Coudersport, assisted by Rev.
Jordan of
the U.B. Church of Odin, and the remains laid to rest in the beautiful
cemetery
in the forest, on the 14th inst., to await a glorious
resurrection. A Friend.
SAMUEL BEEBE – One of best known citizens
of Oswayo, died at his home in that place, Monday, August 31, 1896
after
illness of ten days. Born at Columbus, NY, May 22, 1827. His family
moved to
Allegany County in 1835 and lived at Alfred several years. Previous to
1867,
Mr. Beebe conducted a woolen mill at Independence. In that year he
moved to
Oswayo and entered the mercantile business. Soon turned his attention
to the
business of pension agent and justice of the peace and was known
personally to
nearly every old soldier in the county. His success in securing
pensions was
remarkable. He told the writer less than a year ago that there were
sixty veterans
residing in the town of Oswayo and that every one of them drew a
pension that
he had secured.
Mr. Beebe was married in September 1847 to
Dorothy Colvin, Of Independence and six children born to them. Mr.
Beebe served
one year as Associate Judge of Potter County, three years as county
auditor.
Beloved by all who knew him and his death will cause sincere sorrow at
Oswayo.
Was a genial, Kindly man whose example was worthy of emulation. (Ceres Mail)
FRANK BELL died Sunday, April 1, 1894
in Washington, D.C., age 58. Born at Ceres of English parents, inclined
to the
Quaker faith. In spring of 1861 helped to raise and organize co. 1 of
the 42nd
PA vols., Col. Kane’s old Bucktails, of which company he was First
Lieutenant,
then Captain. Served with honor during whole of war, and retained in
service
during part of reconstruction era. Shot through the body at Antietam;
one lung
entirely destroyed; with this wound still open, he insisted in going
into
battle with his command at Gettysburg, where he lost a leg. Compelled
to give
up active military life, was transferred to the Veterans’ Reserve
Corps. Was
clerk in War and Interior Departments. For many years a special
examiner of the
Pension Bureau, serving in different parts of the country, from Kansas
to Florida;
in New York and Pennsylvania. Fine literary taste and has written many
beautiful things, many of which have appeared in the Journal. One in
this
issue.
My
Dead:
Over the mantle a group I see, the faces of
dear ones gone before,
A father and mother now waiting for me on the
other side of the unknown sea
Which we all must cross, to return no more.
A brother who fell ‘mid the deadly strife of
a battlefield as he led his men
Where the air was with hurtling missles rife,
And hand to hand was the struggle for life
As our broken lines were stored again.
ISAAC BENSON died at his home in
Coudersport Sunday morning, March 11, 1894, age 76 years, 7 months, 3
days.
Born in Waterford, Erie County, PA, June 8, 1817. Attended academy at
Waterford
and studied at Warren, PA, and entered as student the office of
Struthers,
Johnson and Brown, attorneys at Warren. Admitted to the bar at that
place in
1844. Began practice with that firm where he remained about a year.
June 11,
1845, located in Coudersport and soon obtained a remunerative practice.
In 1856 was elected to the state legislature
and to the state senate in 1859. December 14, 1857, he married Eugenia
Laura,
only daughter of Pierre A. and Almira (Burbdage) Stebbins, of
Coudersport. She
was born at Hammondsport, NY, November 17, 1832. Their only child,
James
Benson, born May 30, 1863. He graduated from the University of PA and
was
admitted to the bar in June 1884. On December 3, 1884, he married Miss
Katherine Hodskin, daughter of Albert A. and Celina (Johnson) Hodskin.
JAMES B. BENSON died Saturday night, May
30, 1897. Only son of Isaac and Eugenia L. Stebbins Benson. Born May
30, 1863;
classical education at Univ. of PA. Studied law with Wayne McVeigh of
Philadelphia; admitted to bar in June 1884. From a boy was
distinguished by his
gentlemanly manners, dignified bearing, and rare intellectual
attainments.
Inheriting qualities of two families of high standing, had best of
prospects.
Married December 3, 1884 to Miss Kittie
Hodskin, Coudersport. Three children.
ALICE L. BERFIELD (COLCORD) died in Homer, Sept. 20,
1879, 31 yrs. 1 mo. 1 day. Joined
Church nine yrs. ago. Leaves two bright little girls.
WILLIAM BINGHAM was born in Philadelphia on
the 8th of March, 1753. He was educated at the academy and
college
in that city. On the 29th of November, 1768, he received a
diploma,
as Bachelor of Arts, and on the 28th of June, 1771, a
diploma as
Master of Arts.
In 1778, Congress
appointed him Consul of the
United
States for the French West India Islands, resident in Martinique. In
the spring
of 1780 he returned to Philadelphia, and on the 26th of
October of
that year he married Ann Willing, the eldest daughter of Thomas
Willing, a
merchant in that city. The marriage was performed by the Rev. William
White,
Rector of Christ Church, and afterward the venerable Bishop of the
Pennsylvania
diocese.
Mr. Bingham was, for several years, a member
of the legislature of his native state, and was Speaker of both Houses,
the
House of Representatives and the Senate. From the 4th of
March, 1795
to the 4th of March, 1801, he was a Senator in the Congress
of the
United States, and an ardent supporter of the administration of
Washington,
with whom he was on terms of great personal intimacy. While the
election between
Jefferson and Burr was the subject of contest, Mr. Jefferson did not
take his
seat in the Senate, over which body he presided, as Vice-President of
the
United States. In his absence, Mr. Bingham occupied the Chair as
presiding
officer.
Mr. Bingham was an enterprising and
successful merchant; but he did not confine his attention merely to
mercantile
pursuits. He had valuable property in the city and county of
Philadelphia, and
large landed estates in Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania. From the
Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania he purchased over a million acres. His title to those
acres,
lying chiefly in the northern counties, was founded upon WARRANTS,
granted to
him by the Commonwealth, in the years 1792 and 1793, upon SURVEYS, made
by the
officers of the Commonwealth, and regularly returned by them into the
office of
the Surveyor General, and upon PATENTS, issued to him, or to the
Trustees
appointed in his will, and signed by the Governor or Secretary of the
Land
Office. The evidence of this title is in the Surveyor’s Office at
Harrisburg;
and any person who will write to the head of that Department for a copy
of any
paper in his office, will be sure to get it in a week. The cost for a
copy of a
warrant and survey is half a dollar each, for that of a patent, seventy
five
cents. No one, then, need be in ignorance of the BINGHAM TITLE, when he
can
satisfy himself upon it on terms so easy.
Mr. Bingham died on the 6th of
February, 1804, in the 51st year of his age, having survived
his
wife, who died in May, 1801. His will, bearing date of January 31,
1804, was
duly proved and filed in the Register’s Office in Philadelphia, and
copies of
it are upon the records of some of the counties in which the lands lie.
He
delivered his Estate to five Trustees, for the benefit of his son and
two
daughters, his only children. The Trustees were his two sons-in-law,
Alexander
Baring, (afterwards Lord Ashburton) and Henry Baring, and his three
friends,
Robert Gilmore, of Baltimore, and Thomas Mayne Willing and Charles
Willing Hare,
both of Philadelphia. These Trustees are dead, and the estate is now
represented by five other Trustees, appointed in the manner prescribed
in the
will. They are Joseph Reed Ingersoll, and John Craig Miller, and three
of Mr.
Bingham’s grandsons, William Bingham Baring, (Lord Ashburton,) Francis
Baring,
and Henry Bingham Baring.
Lord Ashburton and Francis Baring were born
in Philadelphia. They are both in the Parliament of Great Britain, the
former
in the House of Lords, the latter in the House of commons. Mr.
Ingersoll was,
for several years, the Representative of Philadelphia in Congress, and
last
summer the President of the United States appointed him Minister to
England.
The other gentlemen, from time to time, connected with the trust, were
held in high
estimation in the communities in which they lived; and no person in
Philadelphia has a better reputation than Mr. Miller. Such are the
persons who
have represented and do represent the large interests of the Bingham
estate, as
well in Pennsylvania as elsewhere.
The daughters of Mr. Bingham are dead. One
died December 5, 1848; the other, March 9th following. The
son,
William Bingham, born in Philadelphia, on December 29, 1800, is living
in
Paris.
(From People’s Journal, December 18,
1853) Editorial Comment: We
publish on the first page a short sketch of the
life and character of the late William Bingham, which we hope will
receive the
attention of every reader.
Most of the lands in this county were
originally purchased from the State by Mr. Bingham and the title to
them is
plain and undoubted. We believe no man of sense in this county has ever
had any
doubt on this subject, and we shall not waste words in trying those who
will
not listen to reason. The following fact is too seldom thought of by
the
inhabitants, and is not appreciated even when mentioned. Look at it:
For more than half a century, the Estate has paid taxes on these lands, which went to defray county expenses, to build roads and bridges, to pay interest on the State debt, and to support schools, etc.
MRS.
R. JUDITH BREUNLE died at home of daughter,
Mrs. George Brehmer, on Oak Street, Friday evening, May 4th,
1900.
Age: 79 years, 8 months, 24 days. Strong and healthy until about a year
ago
when an attack of grip left her in failing condition. Slight stroke a
week
before her death. Born in Nuertingen, Kingdom of Wuertemberg, Germany
on August
10, 1820; married to Christian F. Breunle in 1844. Emigrated to America
in
1852. Lived in New York until 1857, then in Hastings-on-the-Hudson
until April,
1859, when came to Potter County, settling on piece of land on South
Hill, one
and one half miles south of Coudersport, where by hard work and
perseverance,
characteristic of the Germans, they cleared a farm and built a good
home which
they enjoyed till death of her husband, October 10, 1880.
Nine children, seven living: C.C. Breunle,
Mrs. Anna Taubert, Mrs. George Brehmer, Carl F. Breunle, the latter
twins.
Lived on the farm with two younger sons until about two years ago when
they
sold it and moved to Coudersport. Since then she has made her home with
her
children until the time of her death, but made her home with her son,
A. R.
Breunle. Funeral held Saturday 2:30 at Lutheran Church, of which she
was a
member. Rev. I.H. Stetler. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.
HIRAM BRIDGES died at his home at Odin,
Christmas Eve, 1899. Suffered in mind and body for three years, age 82.
Invalid
wife, two sons and two daughters. The family settled, shortly after
close of
Civil War in the neighborhood, then called Freeman Run. Buried at Odin
the 29th
under GAR ceremonies.
SARAH
M. BRIGGS
died at her home near North
Bingham, PA, March 8, 1894, widow of the late Rev. A.H. Briggs. Sarah
M. Potter
born at Steamburg, Crawford County, PA, January 25, 1843. The only
daughter of
John and Thankful Potter. Father died when she was three; when she was
nine her
mother married and moved to Independence, Allegany County, NY.
She was married July 3, 1858 to A.H. Briggs;
two children – Mrs. Ione B. Francis, and M. Grant Briggs. She was
converted and
baptized at age of 16. Member of W.C.T.U.
In January 1892, Mrs. Briggs was stricken
with grip from which she never fully recovered. Sudden death of her
husband on
September 14, 1893, brought on nervous prostration from which she was
too weak
to rally. Leaves a daughter, son, two brothers, four half sisters and
many distant
relatives. Funeral at residence and the North Bingham Church. Rev. J.O.
Potter
assisted by Rev. B.E. Eggleston. W.C.T.U. attended in a body and
furnished
basket of flowers for the casket and floral pillow for the pulpit, with
W.C.T.U., and beautiful pillow for casket with “Our Sister.” North Bingham Cemetery.
CAPT. JOHN BROWNLEE died February 17, 1900. Had
been about his work as usual; visited the grist mill about 11 o’clock.
When
called to midday meal by blowing of dinner horn, did not respond.
Search revealed
him lying in barnyard dead. Supposed to have been apoplexy. Was 73.
Celebrated
his birthday a few days before. Funeral Feb. 21st at 2
o’clock.
Born in Ballymena County, Antrim, Ireland of Scotch-Irish descent. In 1851 came to American and lived in NY for five years where he prospered, having several thousand dollars when he came to Potter in 1856. Purchased the farm at Costello where he died; built a saw mill, grist mill, and shingle mill and planing mill in what then was a wilderness.
Twice married; first wife, Ella Savage whom he married in Ireland and who bore him ten children. After her death he married Rebecca Courtney, of England, who survives.
Capt. Brownlee was well informed in every
subject. Been an extensive traveler and a careful reader. His large
family went
out with a training that fitted then to take no mean place in the world.
Leaves three sons and three daughters. The
three sons live on the old homestead. One daughter is wife of L.D.
Ripple;
other two live in Nova Scotia. Was a brother of Mrs. Jane McCormic, of
Coudersport.
Early in life he learned the baker’s trade
and for years followed this vocation. Was a baker on vessels and
continued this
after he came to New York.
MRS. CLARA BURT died at the Dean Sanatorium
in Coudersport Wednesday PM, July 11, 1917, following an operation for
gall
stones. Was born sixty years ago at Ulysses, a twin daughter of Samuel
and Kate
Rathbone Monroe. Married to Clarence E. Burt. One daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Wright
of Petersburg, VA. Two sisters and one brother survive: Mrs. Silas Hurd
of
Genesee, Mrs. William Kelts of Okmulgee, and Sumner Monroe of
Punxsutawney, PA.
Funeral at the home. Burial at Ulysses.
T. W. BURT died at Ulysses, at 3
o’clock Saturday, November 24th, 1900. Pioneer. Born in
Willett,
Cortland County, NY, November 4, 1823. When nine years of age his
parents moved
within one mile of what is now the boro of Lewisville. In 1845 married
Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Seth Lewis. He and wife
settled on
a farm adjoining the old Burt homestead where they lived until about 30
years
ago when they moved to Lewisville.
Just six months to a day before the death of
Mr. Burt, his wife died of the same disease, apoplexy. He had not been
the same
since her death. Two weeks ago while taking a car load of cattle to
Buffalo was
attacked by the first stroke at Lyons, NY. He was advised and returned
home at
once and from that time on gradually failed. Had two strokes after his
return
home.
His survivors are: Daughters; Mrs. John Stone
of Coudersport; Mrs. C.E. Hosley of Lewisville; Sons: Charles M. Burt;
Anson S.
Burt, both of Lewisville; Clarence E. Burt of Coudersport. Sister: Mrs.
Kate
Edwards of Lewisville. Brothers: James T. Burt and W.F. Burt of
Lewisville.
Both of these gentlemen were ill and unable to attend the funeral.
Buried in
Ulysses cemetery.
JAMES T. BURTIS
died in Eulalia, Oct.
9th,
1878. He was the infant son of Woolsey and Sarah G. Burtis, 7 mos. and
21 days.
MRS.
SARAH G. BURTIS – The
remains of Mrs. Sarah
Burtis of Knoxville, PA, were brought to Coudersport for burial May 17,
1917,
accompanied by Mrs. Sarah Glover, a daughter, and Edwin Glover, Mr. and
Mrs.
Roy Edgcomb, of Knoxville, and John T. Olmsted of Harrisburg,
grandchildren of
the deceased.
Mrs. Burtis was born in Roulette in 1834,
and was the daughter of Burrell and Dorcas Lyman. Married in 1857 to
John
Taggart who died in 1871. In 1876 she married Woolsey Burtis of
Ulysses, and
made her home in that place for a number of years. Since his death she
has made
her home most of the time with her daughters, Mrs. Glover of Knoxville
and Mrs.
Arthur Olmsted of Coudersport, until Mrs. Olmsted’s death a few years
ago. For
six years she has been confined to her bed. She was well known in
Coudersport
where she lived for many years on the Taggart homestead below town and
she was
highly respected much beloved by all who knew her.
MRS. ELIZABETH BUTTERWORTH – Mrs. Elizabeth (Wunder)
Butterworth aged 87 years, widow of George H. Butterworth, (son of
Appleton and
Mary (Wilmot) Butterworth), died Monday morning at her home, corner of
Morris
Lane and Bacon Street. Born July 13, 1849, and died February _____ in
Cincinnati, OH. Was an accomplished musician, being a graduate of the
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she was also a member of the
faculty
for a number of years. In her concert work at the Conservatory, she
sang for
many noted composers, among them, Anton Rubinstein.
Is
survived by
two daughters, Mrs. H.C. Young and Miss Mary Butterworth of Wellsboro,
and two
sons, Thomas Y. Butterworth, of New York, and George Butterworth of
Lancaster,
OH; two grandchildren, Philip S., and Miss Mary Jane Young, of
Wellsboro and one
great grandson, Philip Larsen Young, of Wellsboro. Funeral this
afternoon at
the home; burial in Wellsboro cemetery.
George
Howard Butterworth was born August 30, 1845, died July 11, 1930.
Married
Myra Elizabeth Wunder, of Cincinnati.
Children:
1.
Lillian Butterworth, born July 7, 1876, died November 14, 1907.
Married October 1906, H.C.
Young. Have one son, Philip S. Young.
2.
Mary Butterworth, born April 1, 1878. Lives in Wellsboro, PA.
3.
Lois Ione Butterworth, born December 3, 1879, died March 25, 1938.
4.
George Howard Butterworth Jr., born May 6, 1892. Lives in Lancaster, Ohio.
5.
Thomas Young Butterworth, born November 16, 1881. Lives in Scarsdale,
NY.
JAMES
DONALD CAMERON was born
May 14, 1833, and
died August 30, 1918. Railroad president, Secretary of War, Senator, he
was the
son of Simon and Margaret (Brua) Cameron. Born at Middletown, PA.
Graduated
from Princeton, 1852. Clerked in his father’s bank; later became
cashier and
subsequently, was elected president of it. During the Civil War he
forwarded
troops over the “Cameron Road.” It is said he personally made the
railroad
arrangements to get Lincoln to Washington in 1861, when there were
rumors of
plots against the President.
In his father’s notable struggle against
Andrew G. Curtin for the Senatorship in 1867, his son successfully
directed the
maneuvers in the legislature from start to finish.
Through his father’s influence with General
Grant, he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the War Office in 1876,
which he
filled from May 22, 1876 to March 3, 1877.
When Hayes’ chances of winning the electoral
votes in Florida and Louisiana were doubtful in 1877, Cameron placed
Federal
troops at the disposal of the Republican politicians in those states.
For this
service and for the assistance given to nominate Hayes in the
Republican
Convention, Simon Cameron and other Pennsylvania Republicans demanded
that Don
be continued as Secretary of War under Hayes. Hayes refused to appoint
him. He
disapproved of the Cameron methods and wanted an entirely new Cabinet.
It was
then Simon Cameron decided to surrender his own place as a consolation
prize to
his son.
Don Cameron took over the management of the
state political machine with the aid of lieutenants like Matthew Quay,
ran it
skillfully and defiantly as long as he remained in public life. It
enabled him
to be returned to the Senate in 1879, 1885, and 1891. Chairmanship of
the
Republican National Committee in 1879 widened his influence in national
politics. He joined with Konklin of New York and Logan of Illinois in a
strenuous campaign to have Grant nominated for a third term. Shrewd
plans were
laid to control the convention of 1880, but their strategy was
discovered and
defeated.
Don Cameron never tried to be popular with
people. Like his father, he worked behind the scenes and was a
politician and
not a statesman. At the end of his full third term 1897, possibly
foreseeing
defeat, he retired voluntarily from the Senate and spent the rest of
his life
at his Lancaster farm and houseboat on the Southern coast. Thoroughly
honest in
personal matters, he was held in high regard by his friends.
His first wife was Mary McCormick, who died
in 1874. His second wife, whom he married in 1878, was a niece of John
and
William T. Sherman.
SIMON
CAMERON was born March 8,
1799 and
died June 26, 1889. Senator, Secretary of War in Lincoln’s Cabinet,
diplomat.
Born in Lancaster, PA, of Scotch and German ancestry, son of Charles
and Martha
(Pfouts) Cameron. Reverses and misfortunes in his father’s family cast
him upon
the world early and he apprenticed himself to a printer in Harrisburg,
PA. In
January, 1821, at solicitation of Samuel D. Ingham, went to Doylestown,
PA.,
where he edited the “Bucks County Messenger,” soon merged with the
“Bucks
County Democrat.” On the decease of this paper at close of 1821,
returned to
Harrisburg, for a short time partner with Chas. Mowry in the management
of the
“Pennsylvania Intelligencer.” During 1822 went to Washington to study
national
political movements and obtained work in the printing house of Gales
and
Seaton, who printed Congressional debates. Spent his spare time in the
Houses
of Congress and in making useful friends, among them Monroe and Calhoun.
About 1824 returned to Harrisburg, bought
the “Republican” and was soon exercising considerable influence in
state and
national politics. Was staunch advocate of protective tariff. The
remunerative
position of state printer was given him and in 1826 was made adjutant
general
of the state. Newspaper editing did not hold him long.
As soon as his position was established and
his purse sufficient, he left the press and entered pursuits which
promised
greater financial gain.
It was an era of internal improvements and
he saw money making possibilities. Became contractor for construction
of canals
and began a network of railroads in Pennsylvania, which he later united
in the
Northern Central Railroad.
In 1832 he set up the Bank of Middletown
with himself cashier, and soon entered the iron business. Subsequently
engaged
in insurance business and became interested in other projects. He
managed all
with skill and success and amassed a fortune. His interest in state and
national affairs continued.
Partly through his efforts the state
legislature in 1830, was induced to head a movement for Jackson’s
re-nomination, and two years aided in having Van Buren nominated for
Vice-president in place of Calhoun. It was also through his maneuvering
that
James Buchanan was sent to the Senate in 1833, just at the time when he
despaired of political opportunities and was seriously considering a
return to
law practice.
Prior to 1838 Cameron held no public office
except that of adjutant-general of Pennsylvania. But in that year was
appointed
Commissioner to settle certain claims of the Winnebago Indians, a place
he
acquired with Buchanan’s assistance. Considerable scandal arose because
of his
adjusting the claims by the payment of notes on his own bank, which
enriched
himself and earned him the title of “The Great Winnebago Chief.”
Following
this, his political influence decreased for a time. But actually his
career as
a great politician was just beginning.
In 1845, by a coalition of Whigs, Native
Americans, and Protectionist Democrats, he won a Senate seat vacated by
Buchanan who resigned to enter Polk’s Cabinet. Buchanan was irritated
by
Cameron’s defeat of the regular party candidate, George Woodward, a
free trader
and the two men parted political company.
Alexander K. McClure, an old political foe,
has written that from 1845 until Cameron’s death, “There is not an
important
complete chapter of political history in the state that can be written
with the
omission of his defeats or triumphs, and even after his death until the
present
time, (1905), no important chapter of political history can be fully
written
without recognizing his successors and assigns in politics as leading
or
controlling factors.”
(Old Time Notes of Pennsylvania, 1905, Vol.
I, page 96)
He won the victory of 1845 by fusion methods
and incurred bitter Democratic opposition. In 1849 he failed to be
re-elected.
In 1846 he made the one important speech of his career. It was in
opposition to
the Walker revenue tariff. In 1855 he attempted to return to the Senate
with
support of the Know-Nothing Party, but failed. He then decided to cast
his lot
with the new Republican Party, formed in 1856, and that year actively
supported
Fremont for President.
The following year, 1857, January 6th,
Republican backing and three Democratic votes obtained by bargaining,
enabled
him to return to the Senate, where he became the implacable foe of
President
Buchanan. (Also, by the aid of Henry J. Olmsted, of Coudersport, who
carried
Isaac Benson on a bed to Wellsville, NY, there to take the train for
Harrisburg
to vote for Simon Cameron, and elect him Senator by one vote.
He remained a Republican the rest of his
life and gave much of his time and energy to building up a smooth
running party
machine in Pennsylvania. In the management and control of it he was
unequalled.
His leadership was sometimes challenged, and he suffered subsequent
defeats,
but no one ever dislodged him from control of the organization.
In 1860 it helped him to make a presentable
showing in the National Convention at Chicago, May 16th,
when he was
nominated for President and he received a complimentary vote. But he
could not
be nominated for President, but his henchmen traded Pennsylvania votes
for
Lincoln in exchange for a Cabinet post for Cameron. After much
hesitation,
Lincoln abided by the bargain his managers had made without his
consent.
Cameron resigned his seat in the Senate and became Secretary of War.
The choice
was most unfortunate. Although an able business executive, political
considerations too often governed his judgment and his actions in
departmental
administration. He dispensed civil and military offices and army
contracts in a
notorious fashion. Corruption became rampant. It does not appear that
he
enriched himself, but others did shamefully. Complaints against his
management
and favoritism poured into Washington almost daily, and demands made
for his
removal persisted. In an effort to retrieve popular support, he
advocated the
freeing and arming of slaves, policies, which were rapidly gaining
favor, but
were not then acceptable to President Lincoln. He became such an
embarrassment
that in June, 1862, Lincoln appointed him Minister to Russia, to be rid
of him.
Three months later the House of
Representatives censured his conduct in the handling of contracts.
Cameron had no intention of remaining in
Russia for long and was back to try for the Senate in 1863. He failed,
but in
1867, after a struggle of unexampled desperation, was successful. For
ten years
afterward, he reigned supreme in Pennsylvania, and in 1873 returned to
the
Senate without a contest.
He also became a power in Grant’s
administration, controlled the patronage of the state and , in 1876,
succeeded
having his son appointed Secretary of War.
When President Hayes, in 1877, refused to
continue the son in that office, Cameron resigned his own place in the
Senate,
upon receiving assurances from the subservient Pennsylvania
Legislature, that
it would elect his son as his successor. With this bold stroke, he
closed his
political career. At the same time he handed over to his son the
control of the
state machine.
No politician of his generation understood
the science of politics better than Simon Cameron; none enjoyed greater
power.
He studied and understood individuals who could be of service to him.
He knew
the precise value of men and could marshal them as occasion arose. His
methods
were often circuitous, the means employed were often questionable, but
the end
in view was always clear. Cameron was of broad intellectual force, if
not of
fine learning. He could be patient and conservative or keen and
aggressive, as
the situation demanded. Tradition and precedent were disregarded when
new
conditions and necessities arose. He lived in a time when men firmly
believed
“to the victor belongs the spoils” and to this doctrine he gladly
subscribed.
He built up a political despotism in Pennsylvania by patronage. With it
he
rewarded his friends and punished his enemies. It was said that he
never forgot
a friend nor an enemy. In his senatorial career there was little that
was
statesmanlike or brilliant. He had no oratory. He said little in public
that
was vital, but much in private that was practical, far-seeing, and
astute. His
business in the senate was politics and he was governed accordingly.
He was tall and slim with a “marked Scotch
face,” keen, gray eyes, high, broad forehead, crowned with heavy hair.
His
manners and speech were kindly and gentle, and his genial democratic
manner won
many people to him. He prided himself on possessing the diggedness and
determination of his German forebears and the aggressiveness of the
“Scotch
rebels.” For twelve years after his retirement from the Senate, he
lived on his
farm at Donegal Springs, and saw his son elected three times to the
place he
had surrendered to him. He died in his 91st year. His wife,
Margaret
Brua, died several years before, leaving five children.
WILLIAM CARSONS of Portage, who
died on
August 23, 1880, was born near Belfast Ireland, in 1797. He was in his
84th
year. One of the enterprising men who have so often made their mark in
this
country and in many instances gave a turn to its industries and
destinies – the
Scotch Irish. He emigrated to the U.S. when about 24, leaving a young
wife to
follow when means to do so were earned in this country. He first
settled in New
Jersey where he worked at his trade of mill wright and machinist, being
engaged
much in cotton and woolen mills. That business then, was in its infancy
and
several of the earlier improvements in the loom were made by him. Mr.
Webb, of
Philadelphia, owned a large tract of land in this county and about 1830
induced
Mr. Carson and several more to come on to it, Mr. Carson to build a
grist mill,
etc., for the aid of the settlement.
He built the mill, a
log structure which may
still
be see on the farm of C. Burleson at North Wharton. This, I believe,
was the
first grist mill built in this county; at least it was used many years
by the
settlers on the Allegany and at Lymansville. (????)
A town was plotted and laid out with the
commencement of the settlement and called Sylvania, but never got off
the paper
on which it was laid, except that one building, that may always be
first seen
in a Scotch settlement, was set upon a lot set off for that purpose, a
school
house. A grave yard now occupies some of the original town lots. Mr.
Costello will
occupy part of the old town plot with his tannery.
Mr. Carson’s home became the point of other
members of the family from the old country among whom were Robert K.,
Hugh, and
Thomas L. Young. Hugh is now bank inspector of Pennsylvania. Thomas, a
member
of Congress and ex-Governor of Ohio. For the past six years the
misfortunes of
his family have been conspicuous. His favorite grandson, William Young,
died in
1874; the daughter, Mrs. R.K. Young, dying two years later, whose death
soon
followed by Mr. Young in the Danville Asylum, since which two other
members of
the family and his wife have been buried. His only son, Matthew B.
Carson died
in 1863 in North Carolina, a soldier.
His house was a celebrated resort for trout
sportsmen for forty years, some individual gentlemen resorting to it
yearly for
nearly the whole time. The annual visit of a party of clergymen gave it
the
name of “Saints’ Rest.”
For many years Mr. Carson was an active man
in the affairs of the county; was one of the jurors in the Jones murder
trial
in 1838. He was a good neighbor and warm friend and possessed a great
kindness
of heart, dying without an enemy and without reproach.
CELINDA
CARTEE died in
Coudersport, March
16, 1858, aged: 68 years, 7 mos., 16 days. Born in Shaftsbury,
Bennington
County, VT. At age of nine years removed to Onondaga County, NY, where
she
lived about 20 years. Then removed to Tioga County in the same state,
and
finally removed to Coudersport, where she lived until her death.
Her family made the first permanent
settlement in the place, then an almost unbroken forest.
She was possessed of great energy and
perseverance and bore up nobly under the toils and privations
consequent upon
settling in a new country.
Mrs. Cartee was one of a family of eleven
children, nearly all of whom have attained to advanced years in life.
Five of
the family are still living.
She was twice married. First to Mr. John
Knight and subsequently to Mr. John L. Cartee; was the mother of three
children, two of whom survive her. The daughter, Mrs. Mary Ross, with
whom she
has lived for some time past and who kindly cared for her in her
sickness, is a
resident of Coudersport; the son is in the far west.
Immediately on her removal to Coudersport
she connected herself with the first Methodist Society ever formed in
the
place, and has ever since remained a consistent member of the M. E.
Church.
For a few weeks past her health has been
failing. The last time she appeared in public was on a Sacramental
occasion in
May of 1857. Shortly after taken sick, did not again go out unless
carried.
About March 5th, was confined to
her bed by sickness, which she bore with fortitude and patience. During
last
few days was much of the time unconscious. In this bereavement, not
only children,
but grandchildren, and great grandchildren are left to mourn her loss.
MRS. CORDELIA KRUSEN
CHAPMAN died at her home
near
Genesee, July 5, 1900, age 58. Acute Bright’s Disease. Born in
Greenwood, NY,
February 18, 1842; soon after her father moved to town of Willing, NY,
where
she lived till womanhood. In 1867 married Norman Chapman and removed to
their
present home where they since resided except two years spent in
Wellsville.
Member of Methodist Church for years; very active. Member of W.C.T.U.
Survived by husband and two sons, Bert L.
and Guy, both of Genesee. Funeral from house July 8. Rev. Churchill of
Stannards, officiating.
CAPT. DENNIS H. CHEESBRO - The funeral sermon of
Capt. Dennis H. Cheesbro, killed at the Battle of Dallas, in Georgia,
will be
preached in the Homer school house on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock,
July 3,
1864.
ELLEN M. CHEESBRO died in Homer, Apr. 9, 1865,
age 17 yrs. and 20 days.
MRS. LAVERNA HALL CHESBRO died in Homer, PA, Feb. 16,
1882, aged 59 years. Born in Groton, NY, and came to Potter County
about 1828
and since that time has been a resident of the county. Began clearing a
farm in
which the mother assisted, also raising a family of children. Many days
Mrs.
Chesbro walked to Coudersport five miles, did a day’s work, walked back
home
and helped burn a fallow at night. Twenty years ago her husband became
totally
blind. Two sons died during Civil War. One of them a Captain of
Infantry. A
daughter died. Mrs. Chesbro was a member of Episcopal Church. (daughter of Dennis Hall, Sr.)
ROY C. CLAFLIN
died recently at his home
in
Lyonhurst, VA. He had been afflicted several years with lingering
illness and
had tried climates of Arizona and New Mexico in vain search for
restored
health.
He was prominent in civic and educational
affairs in District of Columbia and in 1911 founded the Columbia School
of
Drafting, of which he remained the head to the time of his death. Was a
son of
Fremont M. Claflin and a grandson of Rufus T. Claflin, former County
Supt. of
Schools of Potter. Was born 41 years ago in Nebraska. Was married
twice, his
first wife being Miss Edna Moody of Rixford, PA, by whom he had two
children,
Orrel Belle and Robert. Divorced from her, he married Mrs. Mary
Magadalene
Heinrichs of Baltimore, who survives him. (1925)
RUFUS T. CLAFLIN
died at 12:20, March 14,
1893, at home of his son, R. M. Claflin, in Fremont, Nebraska, age 72
years 9
months. Was about home as usual early in the morning and half past six
suffered
a paralytic stroke from which he did not rally, although medical
assistance was
procured and everything done for his assistance. Became unconscious
shortly
after being stricken and remained so until the end.
Born in Massachusetts, boyhood spent in New
England. Graduated A.B. from Unversity of Vermont and was a classmate
there
with John B. Wentworth, the eminent Methodist divine, with whom he has
been in
correspondence the last two months.
Was early converted to Christianity and was
a preacher in the Methodist Church. Also engaged in educational work
during the
active years of his life, and at one time was county supt. of schools
in Potter
County. (1863 – 1866)
About 23 years ago a great misfortune
overtook him, the effects of which he never recovered. (mentally
unbalanced)
Father of six children, two of whom survive; F. M. Claflin, of Fremont,
Neb.,
and Jason L. of St. Paul, Neb. His wife also living in St. Paul.
On March 14th, F.M. Claflin
received telegram from Loami, announcing death of his brother-in-law of
that
place. Chas. H. Kinney.
DANIEL CLARK died January 15, 1899 at 2
o’clock a.m. Resident of Hebron over 60 years. 86th year.
Wife,
three sons, two daughters. One of the first to locate on Crandall Hill
where he
has lived 83 years. (not consistent in time of life in Hebron) Funeral
at Hebron
Church, Tuesday, January 17th, 2 p.m.
LYDIA BAILEY CLARK – Mrs. James Clark, mother
of Nate Ayers and his half brother, George Clark, died at Warren Insane
Asylum,
Saturday, March 31, 1888. Was taken there about four years ago. James
Clark
applied for divorce afterward.
Buried at mouth of Prouty where she had
formerly lived. Was about 53 years of age.
(A correspondent from Borie states that her
funeral was held in Moore’s Run school house by Rev. Weeks and buried
in
cemetery of that place. Was 57 years, 11 months, 21 days old. Leaves
two sons
and many friends. Loving mother, dear sister, a kind aunt, and loved by
all who
knew her.)
NELSON CLARK died at his home, Friday
evening, January 20, 1893, age 85 years. Born in Mansfield, Windham
County, Connecticut
in 1808. Came with his father to Potter
County in 1819, settling on the farm in Eulalia Township. County almost
an
unbroken wilderness. He afterward returned to Connecticut, attended
school in
winter and worked on farm in summer.
Came back to Potter County with his wife,
whom he married October 15, 1829, Miss Mary L. Burrows. Ten children.
WILLIAM H. COATES died in Allegany, November
8, 1886. William H. youngest son of Charles and Elvira Coates age 29
years, 5
months, 6 days.
Went to Ellisburg on morning of November 1st.
Returned in afternoon; did not feel well, and next day took to his bed,
ill of
malarial fever. Unceasing care was given and he seemed to improve.
Sunday
morning he seemed quite bright during the day, but one of the large
arteries in
his head burst and at 6:45 Monday evening, all was over.
Being obliged to assist in farm work, he
could not always be spared to attend even our short terms at the
district
schools, and when he did go, often walked over two miles. Yet he had
acquired a
better education than most boys get who have better advantages, being a
beautiful penman and quite proficient in book-keeping and composition.
His highest ambition was to be better
educated; realizing the surest way to get it was to do cheerfully the
nearest
duty, he worked at home with his father, patiently biding the time
while
improving every opportunity for study.
Funeral at Ellisburg. Rev. Kenyon, of
Green’s Corners, preached from the text, “For me to live is Christ, but
to die
is gain.”
EDWARD D. COBB died in Coudersport, infant
son of Daniel H. and Nettie L. Cobb, age 4 mos. 4 days. Died Aug. 29,
1879.
MRS. LOUISE COBB, widow of the late Dr. A.
H. Cobb died Thursday afternoon, February 15, 1917, after a long
illness. Dr.
Cobb died very suddenly of heart disease in December 1914. She is
survived by
two children, Attorney D. Raymond Cobb of Syracuse and Miss Aurelia
Cobb, who
lives at home. Also by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James
Lewis,
Mrs. Ruth Cobb, W. G. Raymond of Ulysses, Mrs. Minerva Lewis of
Coudersport,
Mrs. Pauline Reynolds of Spring Mills, and Mrs. J. Newton Peck of
Philadelphia.
She was 71 years.
JOSEPH CODDINGTON died suddenly from stroke
of apoplexy at his home, south side, in Coudersport, Friday, Feb. 21,
1896, age
69. Born and brought up in Ulster county, NY. Came to Couderpsort in
1869, and
worked at his trade as a stone mason. In 1872 married Theresa Fisher,
nee
Fourness. Three children. Quiet and unobtrusive in manner, Mr. C. was a
good
citizen, kind husband, and indulgent father.
DELILA (KOON) COLE died Friday morning at
12:30, ?? 1925. Born at Knoxville, PA, September 27, 1847, and came to
Coudersport when 19 years of age. Married Lewis B. Cole Jr., in June
17, 1867.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter: William Burdette, b. May 17,
1874;
Blanche, b. September 19, 1868; Fred Burnum Cole, b. December 9, 1872;
Charles,
b. June 9, 1876. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. T. J. Gilbert, of
Andover, NY
and Mrs. William Kimball, of Ayers Hill. Funeral at home on Maple St.
JOHN COLLINS died in Coudersport Mar.
31, of consumption, age about 22.
JOHN M. COVEY died in Pennsylvania
Hospital, Philadelphia, November 17, 1886. Born in Triangle, Broome
County,
N.Y. on November 30, 1844. Parents moved to Iowa in 1846, where both
died a
year or two after, leaving John and his sister, Mrs. S. W. Baker, of
Lymansville, to the care of relatives. The children soon returned to
Broome
County. From 1855 to 1861, John lived with Dan Baker at Lewisville and
attended
the Lewisville Academy. Was studious and when he left in 1861, was at
the head
of class and far in advance of any student of his age.
Returned to Broome County in 1861 and when
the 89th N.Y. Regiment was being organized, he enlisted
while under
16 years of age. Was accepted through influence of the Colonel and
officers,
all of whom had been acquainted with him since childhood.
Served through the war part of the time as
orderly to the Colonel and later on the staff of different officers.
Participated in all the battles, in which his regiment engaged, but
never was
wounded.
In 1870 married Miss Elsie Ashley, of Upper
Lisle, N.Y., who with three children survive him. They soon removed to
Coudersport and opened the Baker House. Covey acted as deputy sheriff a
greater
part of the time for six years previous to 1877, when he was elected
sheriff.
For the past three years had been landlord of the Nichols House,
leaving the
house in October after his health failed.
John was in poor health most of last winter,
but did not give up and seek medicine until last March. Then had best
medical
attention in this section. Was in Buffalo Hospital and about three
weeks before
death went to Philadelphia, where he was under care of best physicians.
Postmortem showed hardening of liver and
spleen disease of heart, kidneys and other complications. Erysipelas
hurried
the work of disease.
Member of Trinity Commandery, Knights
Templar, of Bradford; Senior Warden of Eulalia Lodge; member of A. F.
Jones
Post, G.A.R., First Asst. Foreman of Hook and Ladder Co., Past Dictator
of
Coudersport Knights of Honor. In the latter had $2,000 insurance, also
$1,000
in Connecticut Mutual.
Funeral in Court House. Rev. Wright.
Organizations attended in a body. Room filled. Masonic burial.
NANCY JONES CRITTENDEN died May 7th,
1880 at her residence in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY, ,
wife of LeRoy Crittenden, age 37. Was niece of late Capt. Arch F.
Jones and was for many years a resident of Coudersport.
CORA CROSBY, daughter of A. H. and
Clara Crosby, born in Odin, PA, May 18, 1878. Died at Buffalo Women’s
Hospital,
just before sunset June 30, 1900.
Dependent entirely on her own resources, she
had entered the class of 1893 at Scranton College of Commerce,
afterward
employed in office of W. H. Sullivan. Then accepted a situation in
Buffalo;
contracted measles. Partly recovered, but relapsed. Had united with
Austin
Presbyterian Church and when that was broken up had not yet chosen
another.
Funeral held July 3rd in the little Odin Methodist Church;
Rev.
Torkington preached from Rev. 22, part of 3rd and 4th
verse. Interment at Inez, the old “Homer Cemetery” where the dust of
four
generations of her kindred mingle to await the resurrection.
SUSAN CROSBY, wife of W.A. Crosby and
daughter of Seth Taggart, died at
her home in Coudersport of consumption, Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, 1876.
Funeral
in M. E. Church Thursday morning, at half past ten.
WILLIAM CROSBY died in Homer, July 13,
1867, age about 66 years.
WILLIAM H. CROSBY – A life long resident of
Homer Township died suddenly Sunday night, March 20, 1919. Funeral
April 3 in
public hall at Inez. Burial in Homer cemetery. Was eldest son of Abel
and Mary
(Evans) Crosby and a grandson of William Crosby, one of the early
settlers in
Coudersport and afterwards in the settlement called South Woods, where
he was
born in December 1850.
Lived on the homestead where he was born.
His wife, Miss Alda Quimby, has been dead several years, and his only
son,
Herbert with wife and three children has lived with him in the old
home.
Members of his father’s family surviving are: two brothers, Austin H.
of Odian,
and Fred O. of Emporium, with three sisters, Jessie (Mrs. O.L. Hall) of
Astoria, Oregon; Lydia (Mrs. John Quimby) of Elmira; and Libbie (Mrs.
O.A.
Kilbourn) of Wellsboro.
A. B. CROWELL – Aged Man Stricken with
Apoplexy and Found Dead in His Barn.
Alanson B. Crowell,
aged 78 years, an old
resident
of Potter county and for many years a resident of this boro was found
dead in
his barn between half past 4 and 5 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2,
apoplexy
being the cause.
Mr. Crowell had seemed much stronger and
better yesterday than he had in some time before, and about 4 o’clock
went out
to feed his horses. He had fed them the hay and was at the bin getting
the oats
when he fell. He had been out of the house about a half hour when his
wife
looked out of the kitchen window and saw him lying on the floor. She
went to
him and found him still alive. He opened his eyes and looked at her but
could
not speak. She ran and brought stimulants but all to no avail, for he
died
almost immediately, even before Drs. Reese and Ellison, who had been
summoned,
could reach him.
Deceased was born in New York State Aug. 28,
1826, and moved to Potter county with his parents when he was about 15
years
old. He has lived in this county since that time, though he did not
take up his
residence in this boro until he built and became the proprietor of the
Hotel
Crowell, now the Hotel Crittenden.
He is survived by his wife, two brothers, N.
Crowell, of Ulysses, and D. J. Crowell, of Buffalo, two sisters, Mrs.
C. C.
Searles, of Ulysses and Mrs. C. H. Armstrong, of the boro.
The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o’clock
p.m.
CHAUNCEY G. CUSHING died, born in Ithaca,
Tompkins Co., Aug. 22, 1828. Baptized in Ulysses Baptist Church April 18th,
1841, at age of 12 yrs. 7 mos. and 20 days. Elected chorister Feb. 12,
1859.
Acted as chorister 18 yrs. and 7 mos. Died at residence in Ulysses,
Sept. 12,
1877 at 3 PM, age 49 yrs. 20 days.
His
father, Lucas Cushing, born in Worcester, Otsego Co., NY and removed to
Ithaca
where he and wife united with the Baptist Church. Rev. A. Coit, of
Wellsville
preached the funeral sermon, in absence of the Ulysses pastor
HARVEY
CUTLER died at his home
in
Harrison Valley, May 19, 1899 from complications of diseases. Born in
Otsego
County, NY, March 14, 1820. On January 10, 1844 he married Harriet
Welchem and
removed to a farm in Bingham Township in 1856, where they lived most of
time
until recently. He united with Baptist Church at North Bingham in 1859.
Wife,
one son, and two daughters survive. Both sons, Romine and Fone were in
Civil
War. Fone lived but 20 days after leaving home. Romine was wounded. He
and
Josie continue to live at home and give their parents all necessary
attention.
The eldest daughter, Mary, Mrs. A. A. Raymond, of Coudersport, could
not attend
her father’s funeral because of illness, which was held in Baptist
Church at
Harrison Valley, May 21st. Rev. Beaman spoke from 2 Timothy
4:7.
Buried at North Bingham.
JAMES GILLIS DARTT was born in Charlotte
Township, Tioga County, PA June 6, 1822, son of James and Mary (Gillis)
Dartt,
pioneers of that township. On March 23, 1843 he married Emily Tipple of
Verona,
Oneida Co., NY. Ten children were born to them: 1) Ella, wife of David
Dockstetter of Charleston Township 2) David, deceased, 3) Clarinda,
deceased
wife of James K. Austin 4) Robert, physician of Bellefonte 5) Orville,
farmer
6) Alice, wife of Edwin Winters of Charleston 7) Fannie, wife of James
K. Austin,
Charleston 8) Emily, wife of Vine Losey of Charleston 9) Effie, wife of
Edward
Fleitz, also of Charleston 10) Sadie, who lives at home.
(Lineage numbers: 21414 – 6458 –8214 – 17907)
COL. JUSTUS DARTT, a soldier of the
Revolutionary and after that a Colonel in the VT military, settled in
what is
now known as Dartt settlement, Charleston Township, Tioga, PA in 1811.
(Co.
come in 1815) In 1817 appointed Trustee of Wellsboro Academy. When he
came he
purchased 160 acres of land, built a cabin, settled in ? forest.
Followed
lumbering and farming. Died July 5, 1838, 81 years old. His wife,
Hannah died
Jan. 14, 1844, 86 years old. They were the founders of the Dartt family
of
Tioga and have numerous descendants.
1.
Cyrus
Darrtt, son of above;
born Castleton, VT, Oct. 25, 1800; m. Lydia Kelly, 1820
i.Horace; Solon S.; Hiram W.; Charles N.;
Lydia;
Irene M.; Fidelia H.; Amelia R.
His wife died – married again Matilda
Sweet, 1837
ii Albert; Elenora; Hannah
Cyrus died 1883 in Wellsboro
G.W. DAVIDSON died, at his home in
Addison, in 39th year.
CATHERINE ANN DEVINS died at her residence in
Homer Township, Potter County, PA, January 18, 1897, age 47 years, five
months,
and three days.
STERLING DEVINS, another of Potter County’s
pioneers is gone. Age nearly 80. Died May 23, 1907. Lived for many
years at
Cherry Spring in West Branch Township, and kept hotel there. Married
Kate
Kimball. She died about twenty five years ago. For some years Mr.
Devins has
been living on his farm on Moore’s Run in Homer Township. Lived alone
part of
the time. Had no children. Leaves a good and considerable personal
property as
well as a farm. Funeral at his home. Interment in Chase cemetery in
Sweden.
Schutt and Gillon, undertaker. Cause of death, apoplexy.
LOETTA DICKENSON died at Ellisburg, Feb. 14,
1877 of typhoid pneumonia, wife of Versel Dickenson. Early settler, for
many
years a resident of Coudersport.
WATSON T. DIKE – Tuesday morning, November
9, 1915, after months of suffering with cancer, Watson T. Dike died at
the
family home on Third Street, at the age of 65 years. Mr. Dike was first
taken
ill bout two years ago, his ailment becoming more serious about last
December
and he has been confined to his bed for the past four months. The
deceased bore
his sufferings with great patience and only gave up when compelled by
the
ravages of the disease.
Watson T. Dike was born in Coudersport April
15, 1850, and was the son of Nathan L. and Mary (Ives) Dike. His mother
was the
only child of Hon. Timothy and Maria (Andrews) ives, who were among the
early
residents of Coudersport. When Mr. Dike’s mother died about 63 years
ago, the
Court House bell, which had been given to the boro by Judge Ives was
tolled for
the first time, it then not having been placed in the tower, but
mounted on
blocks to permit the ringing. Therefore on Tuesday morning, after the
demise of
Mr. Dike, it was a fitting tribute, when the bell tolled 65 times to
announce
the passing of the last member of the Ives family.
Mr. Dike was married in 1873 to Mary Carey
and to them were born two children, Mrs. Nellie Follette and Charles
Dike. The
deceased engaged in different business pursuits in Coudersport nearly
all his
life and for a few years was in a hotel in Roanoke, VA, until compelled
to give
up on account of ill health.
The funeral will be held at the family home
tomorrow at 2:30 PM, Rev. D. A. Bloss of the episcopal Church
conducting the
services.
JOHN DINGMAN died Aug. 6, 1878, at
residence of his son Henry, in Hebron, age 91.
WILLIAM DINGMAN, an old and respected
citizen of Coudersport, died August 4, 1894, age 61 years, 4 months, 4
days.
Englisted in Co. H, 46 Reg. PA Vols. And marched with Sherman who had
achieved
such grand and noble victories. In 12 large battles and one time under
fire for
60 successive days. Wounded in one leg in front of Atlanta and while
there
suffered from chill fever, small-pox, and mumps. In June, 1865 was sent
home, a
wreck of his former self and has been great sufferer at intervals ever
since.
For nearly four years has been an invalid confined to his bed.
Born in Roulette and in 1857 married to Miss
L. Brook of Hebron; lived in Coudersport 24 years. Member of Seventh
Day
Baptist Church. Funeral at M. E. Church, Rev. Dennis officiating.
G.A.R.
assisted in service at grave. Leaves wife and one son, Frank, of
Coudersport,
Mrs. C. Toles, Mrs. L.L. Gridley, of Alfred, NY, Mrs. Ed Griesel and
Mrs. P.R.
Matteson, who was widowed a few months ago, and little Miss Jessie.
KARL AUGUST DOERNER died June 8, 1899 after
long, lingering paralysis which destroyed both body and mind. Came to
Coudersport in 1861. All children and wife present when he died.
Julius, of
Buffalo and Carl, of Coudersport are the sons. Mrs. J. W. Rogers, of
Omaha,
Nebraska, (Amelia); Mrs. Amos F. Hollenbeck, of Trinidad, Colorado,
(Mathilde);
Mrs. Arthur R. Buck, of Austin, (Laura); Mrs. U.B. Russell, Friendship,
(Eda);
Miss Nelda and Miss Fannie, of Coudersport.
Mr. Doerner was a native of Elberfeld,
Prussia, born in 1826, came to America in 1847. Prominent in business
circles
here for many years. Of superior intelligence, engaging manners, and
industrious habits. Funeral at residence; Revs. Marshall and Toensmier.
Burial
in Eulalia Cemetery.
DELOS DWIGHT, former resident of
Allegany Township, Potter County, died in Britton, Marshall County,
Dakota,
August 23, 1888, in 82nd year. Left Potter County 28 years
ago. He
settled and cleared the old Dwight farm in Allegany Twonship. Well and
favorably known throughout this county.
MARY DWIGHT (copied from the Dwight
genealogy) Mary Dwight, (daughter of Israel Dwight of Windsor and Sally
Porter), born July 4, 1817. Has spent her life since 1836 in teaching
at
different places in NY and PA. Those places were, in order: Windsor,
NY;
Coudersport; Kirkwood; Addison; and Colesville, three latter places
being in
NY; Harmony, PA; Hancock, NY; Abigton, PA; Corning and Binghamton, NY,
up to
year 1855. From 1855 to 1868 was principal and proprietor of a Young
Ladies
Seminary at Hornellsville, NY. She has taught in all, some 3,000 or
more
pupils. She was in 1872-73 a teacher in the Collegiate Institute at
East
Greenfresh, NY, near Albany. She is now (1874) residing in Corning, NY.
No one has been of more assistance to the
author of the history of the descendants of JOHN DWIGHT of DEDHAM than
has Miss
Dwight, with generous, painstaking, and unabated earnestness and good
will.
Her brother, Norman Dwight, born May 5,
1819, married January 1, 1855, widow Harriett Weaver, nee, Chamberlain,
born in
Angelica, NY, April 12, 1819 (daughter of Elijah Chamberlain and Jane
Reynolds.
She was for several years a teacher in Allegany, NY, between her
marriages. He
is a farmer in Hebron Township and is engaged in lumbering
Something more than the announcement of the
death is due when such a life passes. In many respects, Miss Dwight was
a
remarkable woman. She was born in Windsor Township., Broome County, NY,
and was
one of the large, sturdy family of Dwights, several members of which
have been
well known in Potter county. Her brothers, John, Alonzo, Norman, and
Orson were
all residents of this county as was her sister, Mrs. Judd, and all are
remembered as positive, sterling characters. They were of the noble,
New
England stock of Dwights to which belonged President Timothy Dwight of
Yale
College, the two Theodore Dwights, and others whose names are
illustrious as
authors, missionaries, and teachers.
Miss Mary always manifested great pride in
her name and lineage and few have better ground for pride. Her own
tastes were
literary and she availed herself of the best advantages of her time for
education, studying in an excellent seminary in Binghamton, NY, and
after she
became a teacher, spending her vacations in Boston and other places
where
summer schools began to afford teachers opportunity for further culture.
Miss Dwight taught extensively in Potter
county, but her best years had been given to her work in Hornellsville,
NY,
where she had a large private school and where she is still honored and
loved
by leading citizens.
Miss Dwight was of the “old school” both as
to manners and morals; she could no more tolerate the flippancy and
self
assertion of young Americanism that she could forgive deceitfulness or
any form
of untruth. Those who knew her best were always conscious of
genuineness and a
loftiness of nature that no weakness of age could obscure, and as for
the
writer, this life long sense of Miss Dwight’s nobility was intensified
by her
face in death. Other faces have been as peaceful, but in this, all the
dross
seemed to have been refined away. The repose was not simply from the
cessation
of suffering, it was the look of dignity—I might almost say of majesty
that is
only born of victory and I turned from the casket on which fittingly
lay great
white chrysanthemums, saying to myself, “Miss Dwight has come to her
inheritance.” Potter County Journal.
NORMAN
DWIGHT died at his home
in Hebron
Township, Thursday morning, February 4, 1886, in 57th year
of age.
Born May 5, 1819 in Windsor, Broome County, NY. Came to Potter about
1848 and
remained here since, living until a few years past upon his farm in
Hebron.
By untiring industry he amassed quite a
fortune, the full enjoyment of which his sudden and painful death has
unexpectedly defeated. He was one of a family of sixteen, five of whom
are
still living.
Funeral services attended by large
congregation of old friends and neighbors on Saturday and burial
occurred at
Oswayo in afternoon of same day. Rev. Chas. H. Dodd officiated.
Mr. Dwight’s illness was caused by a train
of unfortunate circumstances which culminated in a violent attack of
pneumonia.
His death followed in eight days after. It is believed the fatality of
the
disease was the indirect result of the blow which he received upon the
breast
by a falling tree a few weeks before his death. Subsequent exposure and
protracted attention to his sick ward induced a weakened state of the
system
which finally culminated in the attack of pneumonia.
The deceased was widely respected for
uprightness of character, genial and social virtues and sterling
business
integrity. His death leaves his place in the community unfilled. His
suddenly
stricken widow ill receive the deepest sympathy of all who know her.
MRS.
VESTA C. DYKE died at her
residence in
this boro, on Friday evening last, June 21st, age 52 yrs.
She was a
sister of Dr. Amos French and came
to Coudersport to live with him about 35 yrs. ago. About 20 years ago
she
entered the office of the Potter Journal and continued as an employee
until
about 1867, when in company with the present publisher of this paper
(Wm.
Thompson, Enterprise) she purchased the Journal. The partnership
continued over
three years, then Mrs. Dyke purchased the interest of the retiring
partner,
assumed entire control and management, continuing about two yrs. By her
ability, untiring energy she made it a financial success. She sold the
office
to its present proprietor.
She entered the Enterprise office as a
compositor when the paper was first started and continued until last
Jan. when
failing health compelled her to give up steady work.
She possessed more than ordinary ability,
which coupled with great industry and frugality enabled her to acquire
a fine
property, which she left to her sadly bereaved daughter, Eva D. In her
death
our community has lost an excellent neighbor and citizen. In sickness
Mrs. Dyke
was always ready and anxious to lend a helping hand. She always
sympathized
with those in distress, and so far as she was able, ministered freely
to their
wants.
The deceased was a great sufferer for several
weeks
and not with standing the care of friends and neighbors and all that
medical
skill could do, received but little relief until death came. Her death
causes
great sorrow in our community, and she will be long and sincerely
mourned. (She died June 21, 1878)
WALTER
EDGCOMB died Friday
morning,
September 26, 1902, on Ayers Hill, after suffering in an unusual degree
from
cancer. Born at Ayers Hill, 1835. Edgcombs were a band of early
settlers who
settled in Homer Township. Walter and his elder brother, Harrison, were
born
there. Harrison died there some time ago, while his wife, Emma, now
resides in
Austin with her daughter, Mrs. Hopkins, in Snow Shoe.
Walter Edgcomb is survived by his wife, Mary
Lathrop Edgcomb, and a daughter, Mrs. John Bloomer.
Mr. Edgcomb was at one time quite a large
property owner in Austin, a large dwelling house on present site of
Catholic
Church was owned by him and was blown up by dynamite to start the great
Turner
Street fire, five years ago.
The Edgcomb house on Ayers Hill was noted
for its hospitable entertainment and lost none of its prestige during
Walter’s
ownership as long as such accommodations were needed. Citizens of the
present
day cannot realize such a place as “Edgcombs” was 40 or 50 years ago.
Asylum
Peters, the little negro slave of Mr. Braveau, the first colored person
to live
in the county, after growing to manhood, left Mr. Ayers (Major Lyman)
and lived
with Mr. Edgcomb until his death a few years ago. (First lived with
Jonathan
Edgcomb, Walter’s father). He had become the owner of considerable land
and a
property. Walter Edgcomb was noted for his integrity and kind actions.
His word
once given was sacred and he was respected accordingly. People
acquainted with
him will join in condolence to his amiable family and say, “Well done,
thou
good and faithful man.” E.O.A.
ADELAIDE ERNST died March 17, 1876 at the
home of her father in this boro, Coudersport, after an illness of
nearly a
year, wife of Frederick Ernst, and daughter of Edward Forster.
BENJAMIN EVERETT SR..died in Portage Feb. 22,
1877, age about 70.
MRS. JOHN GOTLIEB FICKLER – For over a third of a
century was resident of Coudersport died peacefully and painlessly at
10 a.m., Saturday,
April 7, 1900; old age and dropsy. Suffered from the disease for last
year, but
her indomitable pluck and perseverance enabled her to keep about nearly
all the
time. Was in bed only two days. Was a wonderful, strong, active,
industrious
woman. Born in Germany in 1821; in company with husband came to this
country in
1854; settled in Homer Township; came from there to this place about 35
years
ago? Mother of eight children. Only two survive. Mrs. Harrison Lilly
and Edward
J. Fickler, both of Coudersport. Survived by husband, 85. Although
eccentric in
some ways, was a good kindhearted woman. Buried in Homer Cemetery.
Member and
regular attendant of Lutheran Church.
Journal: Mrs. Dorothy Fickler, wife of
John Gottlieb Fickler, died at
her home on corner
of East and Maple Streets where has lived last 35 years, April 7th
in the morning. Born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1821; came to America
with her
husband and three children in 1853. Mother of eight children; her
husband, now
85 years of age and two children survive her. Ed Fickler, as he is
familiarly
called, and Mrs. Harrison Lilly, both of Coudersport. Funeral in
Lutheran
Church; Rev. Stetler. She was a member of this church.
She had many distinguishing characteristics;
of these were liberality, kindness, and unselfishness. Lived a very
humble and
plain life, denying herself many luxuries for pleasure of giving to
others.
Always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Laid beside her
children in
the pretty cemetery in Homer. She was tired and ready to go, but we
shall miss
her.
MRS. XAVIER FLESHUTZ died at her home in
Coudersport July 31, 1894, after long and painful illness. Age 60
years, 4
months. Born at Kempton, Bavaria, Germany, March 31, 1834; maiden name Geigher. In 1853 married to Xavier Fleschutz,
at Paris, France. Soon after sailed for America. After long and tedious
voyage
arrived at New York, making it their home for number of years.
Afterwards moved
to Egg Harbor, NJ, then to Roulette, and in 1883 to Coudersport. Leaves
husband
and four children, three daughters and a son. Funeral at the home on
Ross
Street, August 2nd at 2 PM. Rev. C. T. Edwards.
EDWARD FORSTER died at his residence in
Coudersport, April 9, 1891. Mr. Forster was born in Kammitz, Bohemia,
Austria,
December 3, 1821, where he was brought up and educated. In younger
years was
under the business influence of his father who planted the business
ability and
regularity in him which clung to him all his life.
He conducted business successfully in his
native home until he came to this country in May, 1865, choosing
Coudersport
for his future home. Having no knowledge of the English language, he
decided to
settle on a farm where he spent two hard years.
Not being accustomed to that kind of labor
he left farming and went to Baltimore, MD, December 3, 1867, where he
engaged
in a small business. But owing to the ill health of his wife, he
decided to
return to Coudersport, where his wife, who was a true and affectionate
mother
and was a long and patient sufferer, died September 16, 1870.
August 11, 1869 he entered into the grocery
business, in which success followed him until the disastrous fire of
May 1880.
It may be said that Mr. Forster was the
pioneer of the grocery business in Coudersport. After the fire he
retired from
business, but at the same time doing his share in rebuilding the burned
district, by erecting two fine brick stores, now occupied by Joseph E.
Forster
and S. Deiches.
But being of an untiring business nature he
was not contented with a retired life, and decided to handle dry goods.
On
April 2nd, 1884 he opened a store which he carried on
successfully
until January 26, 1889, when he was compelled to retire from business
on
account of failing health, which had been gradual until death relieved
him from
his earthly labors.
He leaves a wife, two sons and four
daughters who deeply mourn the loss of a good father. The funeral was
conducted
from his residence, attended by a large number of friends.
ESWARD
FRANKE, an aged and
respected
resident of Sweden Hill died March 26, 1900 of pneumonia, after illness
of four
days. About 80 years of age. Native of Saxon Aldenburg, Germany, with
his
father came to this country fifty years ago. When young learned trade
of
locksmith; as there was more land than opportunity for his trade, he
bought a
piece of land in Sweden Township and built a log house. By thrift and
industry,
characteristic of the German race, he soon had a fine farm.
After coming to this country he married a
lady of his own nationality, named Ernst, who survives; three children:
Ferdinand, who occupies the homestead, Edward, who lives on an
adjoining farm,
and Mary, now Mrs. Huff of Ladona. Funeral at Sweden Hill schoolhouse
today,
March 28th, Rev. Ball, of Brookland. On the day of his death
a son
was born to his son, Fred. (Journal)
Written by one of his admirers in
Sweden: Died March 26th,
1900; ill three days with pneumonia. Born July 20, 1821, in Saxon,
Germany; In
1840 came to this country with father, brother, and sister. At once
bought
piece of land in Sweden and built log house. Endured hardships of early
settlers. Peace loving, sober, industrious, and honest; won respect of
his
neighbors, associates and school mates. (?) Friends say he had not an
enemy in
the world. Did business over 50 years; not once did he sue a man.
September 27,
1856, married Miss Catherine Ernst; three children; Mary, now Mrs.
Huff, of
Ladona, Edward C. and Fred W. Funeral, Wednesday, March 28th,
Rev.
W. Howells, of Brookland.
JAMES
FREELAND – Pioneer
settler of the
town of Allegany, Cattaragus County, NY, died at his home in that
place,
February 24, 1895, age 84 years, 9 months, 23 days. Born in the town of
Caroline, Tompkins county, NY, May 11, 1810. On May 23, 1833 married
Lucinda
Norwood of Caroline, daughter of Jonathan Norwood. In 1836, with wife
and two
children moved into Cattaraugus County, settled upon uncultivated land
about
one mile west of Allegany, which at that time was called Burton. Lands
were
covered with pine and hemlock. The pine was worked into shingles and
square
timber and in the spring floated down the river to Pittsburgh. Mr.
Freeland was
an expert raftsman.
DR. AMOS FRENCH died May 15th in
79th year. Citizen of Coudersport 48 years. Came to
Coudersport when
38 years old. Born at Chester, Hampshire County, Mass., April 7, 1808.
When
very young his father moved to Ontario County, NY and later to Allegany
County,
NY. There at age of 17 Amos was apprenticed to the mason trade. Helped
to build
first seminary building at Lima (?), an educational institution under
control
of M.E. Church. Professed religion at 23. Became communicant of above
church.
Two years following married Miss Sabra French of West Bloomfield, NY.
Through
her advice he entered the drug business of Dr. Richard Charles, of
Angelica, as
a pupil in medicine. Continued there three years when he was examined
and
granted a diploma by the Allegany County Medical Association, of which
Dr.
Charles was president.
At once removed his family to Coudersport,
summer of 1838. Rode day and night over a 40 mile territory in every
direction.
Mrs. French took charge of the village school; Sobieski Ross and
Lafayette
Cartee were among her pupils.
During his last illness, last January he
related the following: “I was once called to Cameron County to attend a
patient
for whom Dr. Darling had been originally summoned, but could not come.
A
dangerous operation upon one limb was to be performed. Nothing could be
procured to do it with but a sash saw. The young man placed on a table
and the
limb taken off. A young man, a stranger to me, was standing by, and
seemed very
handy in the assistance he rendered. I remember the patient submitted
to the
operation bravely. The bone was sawed off twice. Years after, Dr.
Freeman, of
Smethport, visited me and told me he was the young man who assisted in
the
operation.
I was once called to attend a Mrs. Coleman
who was very sick. After several visits Judge Sartwell went to the
house and
asked who was attending the lady. “Dr. French,” was the reply. He got
them
dissatisfied and they called Dr. McCoy. When I again visited my patient
and
learned the situation I asked the friends of Mrs. Coleman if Dr. McCoy
was a
mason. Their reply was, “Yes, a good one.” I then related that when we
were
young men together Dr. McCoy had carried hod for me while I was still
working
at my trade and said. Then I said, “Now take your choice, turn off the
mason
and take the tender if you choose.” I was retained and the woman got
well.” C.H. Dodd
MRS.
ELIZABETH FRENCH – The
remains of Mrs.
Elizabeth French who died at Warren, Thrusday, August 15, 1912, arrived
in
Coudersport last Friday and were placed in the undertaking rooms of
Schutt and
Gillon. On Saturday morning a brief service was held in Eulalia Chapel
by Rev.
J. P. Leffer and interment made in Eulalia Cemetery.
Mrs. Fench whose maiden name was Elizabeth Shaffer
was born March 15, 1828 at
Sinnemahoning, PA. In 1853 she was united in marriage by Rev. Adam
Haughenberry
in Clearfield where they made their home for some time. Mr.
Haughenberry died
in 1855. This union was blest by one child, J. Lorraine who grew to
manhood and
died in 1902. In 1869 the deceased was married to Dr. Amos French and
made her
home in Coudersport for many years. To them was born one son, Frank
French of
Coudersport. In 1885 Mrs. French showed signs of mental derangement and
it was
necessary to have her taken to Warren where she has remained except on
one or
two occasions when she visited here and at Sinnemahoning.
MRS. SABRIA FRENCH, wife of Dr. Amos French,
died in Coudersport, evening of June 7th, in 54th
yr
ISAAC FRINK died July 6, 1887 after
four days’ illness. Lived in Hebron Township. Born in Susquehanna
County in
1812; came to Potter about 50 years ago. Settled near Andrews
Settlement. About
35 years ago located on farm where he died. Leaves wife and five
children.
MRS. ELIZABETH FULLER, SEVENTY THREE, SCHUYLER
RELATIVE DIES
April 30, 1945: Mrs. Elizabeth A. S. Fuller, 73, of 2317 Ashmead Place, Washington, D.C., died at her home after a long illness. She was the wife of Thomas J. D. Fuller, retired architect, and had resided in the District fifty three years.
She was born Elizabeth Ashmead Schaeffer,
daughter of Charles Ashmead
Schaeffer, dean of Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Her grandfather,
George Washington
Schuyler, first treasurer and founder of the university, was a
descendant of
Philip Pieterse Van Schuyler, Revolutionary general, early United
States
Senator and political associate of Alexander Hamilton. She was
graduated from
Wells College, Aurora, NY.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Fuller
leaves two sons, Thomas J. D. Fuller, Jr., of Cambridge, Mass., and
Col.
Charles Ashmead Fuller, of Washington, D.C. and a grandson, S. Sgt.
Charles
Ashmead Fuller, Jr., serving in Germany with the First Army Infantry.
Private funeral services will be held at 2
PM tomorrow at the Oak Hill Cemetery chapel and burial will follow at
Oak Hill
Cemetery.
(Miss Katherine Swanson, of Coudersport, PA,
married Charles Ashmead Fuller, Jr., on Saturday afternoon, May 6th,
1944 at home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leon Swanson.)
MRS. T. J. GILBERT – Rose (Koon) Gilbert,
born December 18, 1851 in Livingston County, NY,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Koon. Married T. Joseph Gilbert, June
4,
1875, at Coudersport. In August, 1907, she came to Andover with her
husband,
when he assumed the foremanship of the Andover News, and was resident
there for
nearly twenty years.
Six years ago suffered paralytic stroke and
has been a semi-invalid. Devoted member of Baptist Church.
For past three and one half years, she with
her husband had bee a resident of the I.O.O.F. Grand Lodge Home at
Ithaca, NY,
and she died there on Saturday morning, July 26, 1930. She died after a
short
illness of five days. Of her immediate family, she is survived by her
husband,
T. Joseph Gilbert, of Ithaca; one daughter, Mrs. Eloise Wellington, of
Machias,
NY; a grandson and two granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Kimball, of
Roulette, PA.
Prayer service at Ithaca and body brought to
Andover where funeral held in Baptist Church, Rev. W. L. Greene. Buried
in
Valley Brook Cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends in
attendance at funeral: Mrs. R. D. Wellington and son, V. D. Wellington,
of
Machias, NY; Charles Cole and Mrs. W. B. Cole, of Coudersport.
JAMES GILLILAND died July 30, 1900 of
bronchitis. Lived near Andrews Settlement. Born in Cuba, NY 73 years
ago. 47
years ago married the wife at Oswayo who survives him. Her maiden name
was
Azuba Gale; settled on the farm where he died. Became ill last
November.
Following children survive: Charles, of Jersey City; William and Hudson
who
live near Andrews Settlement, and Mrs. Jane Wescott of Courdersport.
Buried in
Andrews Settlement August 1.
JONATHAN GLACE died Friday morning, December
23, 1887, of Lymansville, age about 70 years. One of oldest residents,
having
lived here about forty years. Leaves wife and several grown children.
Funeral
from residence on Christmas Day.
CAROLINE MILLS GLASSMIRE, wife of D.F. Glassmire died
in at home in Coudersport Nov. 18, 1880, 56 yrs., 9
mos., 19 days.
DANIEL FAYGAR GLASSMIRE (Obituary Blank filled out
for the Enterprise, Coudersport, PA)
Residence:
Coudersport RD (Austin Rd.); Day of Death: September 1, 1949
Disease:
Heart attack; How long ill: Sudden
Where
born: Coudersport, PA; When: September 17, 1884
Name
of parents: Daniel F. Glassmire & Sophia Haven
Married
to whom: Jeanette Schuhmacher; Where: Wellsboro, PA
Former
places of residence: Mainly Potter County; Business followed: Farming
How
many children born: 7; Names and residences of children living:
Jeanette
Glassmire, NY City; Daniel F., Richland, Wash.; Eloise Cleaves,
Coudersport,
PA;
John
Glassmire, Crossville, IL; Walter Glassmire, Kansas;
Lewis
Glassmire, Coudersport; Frederick Glassmire, Crossville, IL
Brothers
and sisters surviving, with names and residences:
Harry
Martin Glassmire, Buffalo, NY
Member
of what church: Episcopal; What lodge: Potter County Historical
Society,
Masonic, Grange
Date
of funeral: September 4, 1949; Where: Shutt Funeral Home
Minister: Rev. John C. Moore; Interment, where: Eulalia
NATHANIEL
MILLS GLASSMIRE died in
Coudersport June 12,
1899 of Brights Disease, age 54. Born at Pottsville, June 20, 1845;
came to
Potter County in 1851 with his parents Daniel Faygar and Caroline
(Mills)
Glassmire, one brother, Daniel Faygar, and one sister, Rebecca. Lived a
few
years at Colesburg and settled in Coudersport.
Nathaniel lived for a short time in
Wellsboro where he met and married his wife, Georgia Leib and where
their
infant children were buried.
For many years proprietor of the Glassmire
House in Coudersport. Member of Knights of Honor and of Maccabees. His
wife, an
adopted daughter, Ada, and one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Stebbins, survive.
Fuenral
at residence on Allegany Avenue. Rev. W. H. Reese, M. E. Church.
Remains taken
to Wellsboro on June 14th for burial beside his children.
Noted for his jovial and whole solid
disposition and of many distinguishing traits of character. Many kind
deeds
will be long remembered.
MARY GORDNIER, JENNIE
H.
CROSBY, LIZZIE HATFIELD
Mary Gordnier died Oct. 27, 1865 of scarletina, Mary, youngest daughter of W.B. and E.R. Gordnier, of Coudersport.
Jennie H. Crosby -Same place, Nov 5, 1865, Jennie H. daughter of Orson and Chloe Crosby, 3 yr. 5 mo. 2 day.
Lizzie
Hatfield - Same place, Nov. 4th,
1865, Lizzie, daughter of Theodore and Aurelia Hatfield, age 1 yr. 9
mo. 26
days. The children above were cousins and grandchildren of A.S.
Armstrong.
WALTER B. GORDNIER died at his home June 16,
1892, age 65-9-22 days. Born in Covert, Seneca County, NY, son of
Thomas
Gordnier.
Brought up on farm; educated in common
schools. At 21 engaged in peddling jewelry for some years. Took up
joiners
trade at Trumansburg, NY, Tompkins County. In 1851 came to Coudersport
and
engaged as Eli Rees as foreman of the joiners’ work on the court house.
Continued with Mr. Rees for five years.
In 1854 married Lydia R. Armstrong. 1864
moved to Titusville, PA and embarked in oil business; was first to
build up Pit
Hole City. When this city collapsed, came back to Coudersport and
commenced
business, starting a machine shop, foundry, steam saw mill, etc.
Active in having wells drilled near
Coudersport testing for oil and gas. Was outspoken and independent.
Original in
thought; unyielding in opinion.
J. CLARK GREEN died on Sunday morning,
June 5, 1898 at home of his father on Fifth Street, Peter Green.
Youngest son
of Peter and Mary Judd Green; born in Hebron Township, November 9,
1868.
Greater part of life spent near childhood home. Spent some time in
Illinois and
Ohio. Returned four years ago. Was for some time manager of the
Café on Main
Street, until health became so poor that his physician devised a
change. Last
fall went south, but consumption had firm hold on him and was advised
to return
home.
One of five children, three of whom, with
their father, survive: J. Higley Green, Cross Fork; P. J. Green, Olean;
Mrs.
Eva Towner, of Towanda. Member of Knights of Phythias, of Painesville,
Ohio,
and of Minnewaski Tribe, I.O.R.M. under whose auspices funeral will be
held at
family home, at 2 p.m., June 8th. Rev. E. S. Toensmeier.
MRS. J.H. GREEN died Apr. 9, 1877, of
consumption, at W.H. Hydorn’s in Hebron, daughter of W.H. Hydorn,
age 39 yrs. 11 mos. 2 days.
MRS. PETER GREEN, daughter of George
Washington G. Judd, of Allegany
Township. News received Monday, November 21, 1887 of her death.
MRS. BETSEY ANN GREENE died at her home on Fishing
Creek, September 3rd of complication of diseases, 1895. In 55th
year. Born in Ontario, Wayne County, NY. Her father, Rev. Horace Maltby moved from there to Tompkins
County when she was small and from there to Candor, NY where she spent
most of
childhood. Father in lumber business. Built sawmill on Shendagon Creek.
Moved
to Potter in 1856 on to the Maltby homestead on Fishing Creek, then
almost a
wilderness. She taught school on Fishing Creek at age of 14. Attended
the
Coudersport Academy and became a successful teacher. Taught 18 terms.
In February, 1861
married B. A. Greene, a
native of
Delaware County, NY and following spring began housekeeping on his
farm, a
small clearing. Lived here until October 1861 when he enlisted in 88th
P.V.I. She returned to teaching and taught until his return in spring
of 1866
(1865?). Three children born to them and one adopted. All are married
and
respectable.
Woman of marked intellectual ability,
earnest worker in cause of suffrage. She died as she had lived,
agnostic
unbelief, submitting to the decree of fate without a murmur and willing
to
abide by the laws of nature and to take her chances with the rest of
the human
family. Peace and respect be with her memory. (B.A.)
MRS. JAMES R. GREENMAN died at her home in Hebron,
August, 1893, of apoplexy, which occurred July 20, since which time she
was
mostly unconscious. Funeral held at Lamont schoolhouse, August 11;
largely
attended. Rev. H. P. Burdick conducted services.
Fannie
Babcock was born at Independence, NY, November 4, 1826. Parents
moved to
Little Genesee when she was a child; there her mother died when she was
14,
leaving her with care of younger brothers and sisters.
Married to Mr. Greenman April 26, 1856 and
came to Hebron the following June. Became a member of the Little
Genesee
Seventh Day Baptist Church when a young girl, and has ever been an
enthusiastic
church worker there and in the First Church of Hebron, which she joined
after
coming here. Also, in the Hebron Center Church of which she became a
member at
the time of its organization in 1871.
Advised against use of tobacco and strong
drink. Her ministrations in the sick room will be missed in many homes.
When she came here she brought with her
roots and seeds to beautify the new home and they have always been
given freely
to brighten other homes.
JESSE M. GREENMAN – Another of Potter
County’s heroes has passed away. Jesse M. Greenman died in Hebron
December 18th
in the 83rd year of his age. Born in Town of Stephenson,
Rensselaer
county, NY, February 23, 1796, and moved into Hebron, Potter County,
PA, 48
years ago. He lived about two years on the lot now owned by Chas.
Gorham. In
December 1832, he contracted for one hundred acres of unimproved
farming land,
where he made it his home till he died. He built a log cabin and moved
on to
the land the same month. Raised a family of seven children, four boys
and three
girls, and cleared up fifty acres of land at the same time. Gave
liberally to
support of the church and gave time and money to the Temperance and the
anti-slavery causes.
IN 1836 he helped organize the first Seventh
Day Baptist Church of Potter County; was one of the charter members,
and
faithful and energetic in its support. Was a pledged Temperance man
from the
day he moved into the County to the day of his death.
The next year after he came to this County,
in 1831, he was one of the men who pledged the whole of Crandall Hill
Settlement to Nelson Clark to help raise his saw-mill without whiskey.
The
pledge was kept and the mill was raised without whiskey; but, we are
sorry to
say, Coudersport and Lymansville furnished no aid to Mr. Clark in his
noble
work.
Mr. Greenman gave up the management of his
farm to his sons several years ago, but continued to look after his
orchard and
a fruit garden with great success until August last, since which time
he has been
a great sufferer from a disease of the heart, preventing him from lying
down,
except twice, for a half hour each time.
We have been intimately acquainted with Mr. Greenman since 1841 and we count it a great privilege to have associated with so true and steadfast an advocate of the right. (J. S. Mann)
SILAS S. GREENMAN
died at residence of
his brother-in-law, G.W. Stillman, in Hebron Twp. April 29, 1875, after
a
lingering illness, age about 36.
WILLIAM R. GREENMAN died November 2, 1888. Son
of Jesse M. and Elizabeth R. Greenman, who were among the early
settlers of
this county. Born January 11, 1834 in Hebron Township, Potter County,
PA. Died
at the home of his birth where he had always lived. Often said the time
when he
ought to have been in school was spent in providing necessaries for the
family.
When he was twelve, he gave his heart to Christ and joined the Seventh
Day
Baptist Church of Hebron.
February 20, 1858 married Harriet A. Lent
who survives him. One son and two daughters. Man of few words and
careful
judgment. In addition to his labors as farmer and lumberman, he was
almost
constantly in the service in the town which he lived, being looked upon
as a
leader. Was elected commissioner in 1879. The day before he died he
worked in
the field until four o’clock, became tired, went to house and rested,
then did
his chores. Restless until midnight, then seemed to rest well. Arose at
six and
was persuaded by wife to rest till breakfast was ready. In about five
minutes
she saw him roll toward front of bed and went to him. He was
unconscious and
died almost immediately.
Funeral at the home, November 4, by Rev.
Jared Kenyon, of Independence, NY. Text, James 4:14, “What is Your
Life?”
ADNA A. GRIDLEY of Lewisville died
Wednesday, July 4, 1894 at home of his son, H. A. Gridley in 92nd
year. Had lived several years with his son-in-law, the late Don C.
Larrabee.
While visiting their daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Larrabee, in Coudersport,
Mrs.
Gridley was taken ill and died of pneumonia on May 31, 1891.
Gridley family among earliest settlers in
New England. Jeremiah Gridley was called the father of Boston Bar.
Thomas
Gridley, grandfather of Adna, owned large tract of land in Farmington,
but was
impoverished by ravages of the Revolution. Thomas, father of Adna,
enlisted
when quite young and served till close of War. Part of time at
headquarters of
George Washington, where he was a general favorite.
Adna born May 12, 1803 at Farmington. When
seven his father sold his property at Farmington and bought quite a
large tract
at Candor, Tioga County, NY. Here Adna spent nearly forty years. Had
little
opportunity to attend school, but with true Yankee aptitude, drew
instruction
for every source. Elected Town Clerk soon after reaching majority and
held it
as long as he wanted to. Was Justice of Peace. In 1830 married and
lived on
homestead with his father who was blind. On death of his father 17
years later
he removed to Ulysses and settled on the farm, purchased from the late
A. G.
Lewis, on which a portion of the village of Lewisville was built. His
family,
wife, and seven children were welcome. His home became the center of
refined
social influences which were felt throughout the region. He was a
skillful
hunter.
LAURA E.
GRIDLEY
died May 19, 1900, born July 25, 1861. Second daughter of William and
Mary Dingman. Most of early life spent in
Couderpsort. November 3, 1880 married Loren L. Gridley and went to
Alfred, NY
where she lived till time of death. Leaves husband, four sisters; Mrs.
C. J.
Toles, Mrs. Edward Griesel, Mrs. May Bell Mattison, and Jessie Dingman,
one
brother, Frank, all of Coudersport; also her mother.
Funeral
in
Second Alfred Church of which she was a member, May 22, 1900.
MARTIN L. GRIDLEY died at his home, south
west corner Mill and Second Streets, Sunday PM, about 3 o’clock,
November 12,
1899, of cancer of stomach. Dr. Roswell Park, of Buffalo, called about
two
weeks ago and operation decided upon; but Mr. Gridley too weak to
undergo the
terrible ordeal.
Was son of Adna A. and Rodentha Gridley. Was
born in Tioga County, NY, 1842. When six years old parents moved to
farm in
what is now boro of Lewisville; at that time only one house in sight
from
Gridley homestead. Here he grew to manhood. Having been appointed
deputy
sheriff he came to Coudersport in the early sixties. In 1863 enlisted
in Co. F,
12th PA Cavalry, and served until 1865. Was with troops that
laid
waste the Shendoah Valley at Battle of Berryville was wounded in head
with
shell.
In 1871 became proprietor of Coudersport
Hotel, which afterwards burned. Later was proprietor of the Baker
House, now
the Van Buren House.
In 1882 he went into the flour and feed
business. Last winter his store on the corner of First and Main Streets
was
destroyed by fire and a fine new brick building is now in construction
on its
site.
Mr. Gridley married Orrel Nelson, daughter
of Judge Lyman Nelson, who survives him. Also one brother, Henry A.
Gridley,
Ulysses; Three sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Lewis, widow of Seth Lewis, of
Lewisville; Mrs. Burton Lewis, father of W. I. Lewis; and Mrs. Mary E.
Larrabee, widow of D. C. Larrabee.
Was a prominent Mason of high degree; member
of G.A.R. and of Coudersport Hose Company. Fuenral, conducted by
Knights
Templar was held from late residence on November 15th and
attended
by many.
MRS. JOHN GROM died at her home on Second
Street, April 17, 1898. Widow of John Grom. (Mrs. Katherine Grom). In 79th
year. Leaves six children, all adults: Joseph, John, and Fred; Mrs.
Karl
Zimmerman, Mrs. Mary Lindsey, of Lockport, and Mrs. Theresa Matteson,
Ladona.
Buried in Eulalia Cemetery April 19th.
MRS. JOHN R. GROVES
(CHARLOTTE)
died Saturday, February 19, 1921. Funeral services at Presbyterian
Church,
Monday PM. The G.A.R. of which her late husband was a member attended
in a
body, as did the W.C.T.U. of which she was a charter member, a leader
and a
tireless worker.
Dr. Donehoo took for his text, second verse
of 127th Psalm, “He Giveth His Beloved Sleep.” Spoke of her
sweet
resignation to answer the last call as often expressed by her self
during last
illness. Was faithful member of Presbyterian Church. Burial in Eulalia
Cemtery.
Charlotte E. Dowse was born at
Brookfield, NY, March 20, 1844. Married John R.
Groves December 4, 1873, three years after she was graduated from
Alfred
University, during which period Miss Dowse was teacher of languages in
the
University, while Mr. Groves was teacher of Mathematics in the same
institution.
They came to Coudersport in 1875, Mr. Groves
having been elected Principal of the Graded School here. While her
husband was
engaged in that work, Mrs. Groves devoted her spare time to tutoring
students
in language.
Perhaps no other person in this community
exerted a greater influence in favor of college training than did Mrs.
Groves,
and her own children took the lead in acquiring a college education.
With all
her family cares, Mrs. G. found time to enter with fervent spirit into
many
activities, church Sunday school, missionary, and temperance; in fact
her life
was consecrated to the betterment of her race, her influence exerted in
every
worthy cause and her life devoted to service. Words fail us to fully
convey our
admiration of her nobility of character, her scholarly attainments, and
her
devotion to truth and right. We mourn her as a loyal friend, a model of
literary excellence, and a coadjutator in every good cause.
Leaves to survive her (having lost a
husband, one son and two daughters) four sons and one daughter: John
D.,
Division Engineer for Board of Water Supply, NY City, stationed at
Gibson, NY;
James M., Industrial Secretary, Y.M.C.A., New Haven, CT and lecturer on
Industrial Relations at Yale University; Mary M. G. Hansen, of Chico,
CA;
Robert L., Society for Savings, Cleveland; H. Lawrence, trade
commissioner, U.
S. Department of Commerce, now in Europe.
WILLIAM PARKHILL GROVES – February 14, 1917, the
death of William Parkhill Groves brings to mind the club of young boys
organized by Mrs. James L. Knox in 1896, known as the Excelsior
Chautauqua
Young Folks’ Reading Union. There were eighteen boys in the
organization and
the death of Mr. Groves is the first of the number. All but one or two
are now
married and have grown to be useful men in the business interests of
their
communities and although scattered, have personal ties that bring them
back
home.
The first officers of the society were:
Major Seibert, president; Raymond Dieffenbacher, Vice-president;
DeForest
Scoville, secretary; William Groves, treasurer.
The members of the society were: William
Groves, Almon Grave, Carlton Grave, Clarence Kiehle, DeForest Scoville,
Robert
K. McConeghy, Walter Joerg, Major S. Seibert, Raymond Dieffenbacher,
Don
Rounseville, Louis Faulkner, William C. Rennells, Guy O. Crosby,
Rathbone A.
Knox, Scott Sterner, lee Horton, Fay Glassmire, Arch Lyon, robert
Quick, James
Quick.
William was one of the most earnest and
conscientious workers in the little band and never failed to be present
at a
meeting. His appreciation of the work of Mrs. Knox was doing for the
boys and
his evident enjoyment of it, was characteristic of his thoughtfulness
for the
others, among he stood as an exemplary member.
Another obit: February 14, 1917 – William
Parkhill Groves was born in Coudersport, December 26, 1882. Was never
married.
Since he was 21 has been afflicted with epilepsy which finally proved
fatal. He
traveled four times to the Rocky Mountains and twice to the coast for
the sake
of the out doors and worked a farm on Baker Creek with the same object
in view,
hoping to baffle the foe to health. Funeral services in Presbyterian
church.
Rev. Donehoo officiating.
GUSTAVE GUENTHER died at his home on South
Hill Sunday at 11 a.m., September 9, 1900. Heart trouble; survived by
wife and
sons: Albert, Arlo, Clarence, and Carl. Age about 49. Came to this
country in
1868; married Delia Breunle seventeen years ago. Funeral Tuesday in
Lutheran
Church.
DENNIS HALL – On Saturday, July 6,
1912, Dennis Hall, a well known pioneer of this county passed away at
the
Warren Asylum, where he had been for the past twenty three years.
Remains were
brought for burial in the Homer Cemetery, located on the farm which Mr.
Hall
cleared and resided on for many years. He was one of the first settlers
in the
part of Homer Township, known as South woods, where he reared a family
and
became a prosperous farmer.
About 1872, Mr. Hall went to Emporium and
embarked in business in that new town, but a serious sunstroke, added
to grief
over the death of his oldest and of his youngest sons, finally
dethroned his
reason, and required his care in the asylum. He was quite violent for
several
years but of late has been feeble and quiet, dying at the age of 86.
Mr. Hall was the youngest of the children of
Dennis Hall, an early resident of Coudersport; David T. hall, Maria,
wife of
Judge Lyman Nelson, Louisa, wife of Daniel Clark, Laverna, wife of
Dennis
Cheesbro, and Eunice, unmarried, constituted the family, all now dead.
Funeral services held at residence of O. L.
Hall on South East Street, Coudersport, Tuesday, July 9th at
2
o’clock. Rev. Geo. P. Donehoo officiating.
ORANGE LEWIS HALL – An Old Resident of Potter
County Dies in His New Home in Eugene, Oregon.
After a long and painful illness and an
operation that disclosed the utter hopelessness of the case, Orange
Lewis Hall
entered into rest in the seventy first year of his life.
He stood the operation well and after a few
days in the hospital went home to await the end which many cancers on
the lower
bowels made inevitable.
On September 6th, 1911 his feet
which had trod many States entered the path that leads “through the
valley of
the shadow of death across the silent river to meet the loved ones gone
before.”
“May he rest his weary feet, By the crystal
waters sweet, When the loved ones he shall greet Over Jordan.”
O. L. Hall was born in Homer township,
Potter county, April 18th, 1851. He grew up, married and
lived in
that locality ‘till he was about thirty years old than an hereditary
trait,
bequeathed him from both father’s and mother’s ancestry, set his feet
in the path
of the wanderer and from that time until his death he moved, --and then
just
for a change, moved again.
O. L. Hall’s paternal grandfather, Dennis
Hall, Sr. was born and lived to about thirty near Groton, NY.
JOHN M. HAMILTON – Born in Philadelphia 1814;
removed to Coudersport in 1847.
MRS. MILES HARRIS – Mrs. Anna Abson Harris died in Sweden, June 27, 1888. Born in New York City November 7, 1857, for many years a resident of Potter County. Leaves Husband and three children.
BURDETTE W. HARRISON died at his home in Coudersport, Saturday, July 6, 1895, age 47 years. 11 mos. 25 days. Born in Taylor, Cortland county, NY, July 11, 1847; came to Potter county in 1854 with his parents, Hubbard and Abba (Rockwell) Harrison who bought a farm in Harrison township, near Mills, and engaged in farming. Here Burdette was reared. Arriving at manhood he had a varied business experience in Cortland and Allegany counties, NY for 19 years. In 1888 returned to Potter and engaged in mercantile business at Mills. In fall of 1890 was nominated on Republican ticket for county commissioner and elected. Filled office for three years. Re-elected in fall of 1893 and although in feeble health performed his duties until a short time ago, taken to hospital in Buffalo where operation performed in which a portion of one of his ribs which had become diseased from a fracture, was removed. Rallied rapidly and returned home where he appeared to be better than he had been for months.
Going to his home he rested well through the night; on awakening in the morning, complained of pain in his side; thinking the bandages had been displaced, Dr. Ashcraft was sent for. On the doctor’s arrival he sat up and while talking with him, suddenly his head dropped forward, a gasp and he was dead.
Funeral services on Sunday at his home. Rev. Gurnsey of Baptist Church. Remains taken in charge by I.O.O.F. and conveyed to Mills, accompanied by 30 of his friends of Coudersport. Rev. S. L. Bovier, of Green county, a former pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. Grame, of Ulysses.
LUZERNA HAZEN, died in Roulette, Oct. 31, 1879, of consumption, wife of William Hazen, age 34 yrs. 10 mo. 27 days. Youngest daughter of late George Weimer.
J. H. HEGGIE was born in the town of Caroline, Tompkins County, NY, August 8, 1810, and died at the home of Consider Stearns on Friday, December 24, 1880.
When quite young he learned the clothing business and was considered to be an excellent workman. At age of 22 united in marriage with Miss Alice Lyman, of Berkshire, Tioga County, NY, she survives.
In 1831 Mr. Heggie removed to Elmira and from there in 1843 to Coudersport where he followed his trade. In 1874 he removed to Allegany Township and commenced farming, which he continued till his death.
My peculiar connection with the circumstances of Mr. Heggie’s death prompts me to write these lines. On Friday, December 24th, I was invited to conduct the funeral services of Mr. Horatio Nelson, of Lymansville. At close of service, I was seeking a way to get to Colesburg, where I expected to join my family, who had preceded me, and with them enjoy the Christmas-eve festivities, which were to be held at the Judd school house. My desire was made known to Mr. Heggie by some one and he immediately sought me out and said if it would be an accommodation to me, he would return home by the way of Colesburg and would see that I reached the place in ample time for the services in the evening. He appeared well, cheerful, and talkative.
After reaching a point two miles north of Coudersport he complained of being pressed for breath. I did not apprehend that the attack would prove serious until nearing the cheese factory (near Nelson Clark’s), he turned around and said, “I believe I am going to die.” His struggles for breath are beyond description. He rose to his feet, pleading with me to drive as fast as possible to reach Mr. Stearns’. Fearing he would fall from the cutter, I grasped him round the waist with my right arm, spoke words of comfort and cheer until we reached the place he so earnestly longed for. With the assistance of Mr. Stearns we carried him into the house and laid him down upon the couch.
Dr. Ellison was providentially driving by at the time. All that could be done to alleviate his sufferings were resorted to by the physician and the kind family into whose care he had so providentially fallen. Nothing that human skill could do was sufficient to stay the fatal stroke.
At the expiration of fifteen minutes he requested to be raised up and when asked by the physician how he felt, he replied, “Everything is turning dark.” Then we laid him down and without a struggle he passed away. (Rev. T. R. Stratton)
LEONTAS HENDRICK, died in Sweden Township, Jan. 2, 1876, in 80th yr. Member of Baptist church 60 years. Lived here 22 yrs. with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Lyon (Julia). His three sons were with him. (Grandfather of Ed. Lyon, of Mill St., Coudersport).
MRS. MARIA L. (MERRICK) HERRINGTON, aged 81 years, widow of the late Deroy Herrington, who died in August, 1899, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milo G. Austin, on Central Avenue, last Thursday morning about 10 o’clock. Had been in poor health for several years, but was apparently as well as usual and was expecting to go out to dinner when she suddenly became very ill and passed away in a short time.
Ws a daughter of Israel and Julia Ann (Erway) Merrick and she was born in Wellsboro on Septe. 30, 1827. After her marriage she resided on Pine Creek, near Ansonia until the death of her husband. Five children were born, three of whom are living: Mrs. Mary Petrie and Mrs. M. G. Austin of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Joseph C. Freidel of Hammondsport, NY.
Two brothers and one sister also survive her, Major George W. Merrick, Mr. Ellis J. Merrick, and Miss Ella Merrick, all of Wellsboro. Was member of First Presbyterian Church. Funeral Saturday, at 11 AM, at home of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Austin on Central Avenue, Wellsboro. Rev. A. C. Shaw, D. D., pastor of Presbyterian Church officiating. Buried at family plot in Ansonia.
FANNY HOLLENBECK, wife of Wilson P. Hollenbeck died in East Hebron, Thurs. Feb. 22, 1877, age 27 years.
WILSON F. HOLLENBECK died at residence of Dr. Post on 12th of October, 1877. Born on Hebron Hill, son of John Hollenbeck, Feb. 10, 1846. In fall of 1876 entered Mansfield State Normal School with his brother, Hon. Conrad Hollenbeck, where he remained a year. At 23 he married Fannie Baker, of Roulette, purchased a farm on Fishing Creek. Sold farm in 1873, brought pine timber in Hebron, of Wm. Metzger; in company with his brother George Hollenbeck engaged in lumbar business until about a year ago when he sold his interest to George. On Feb. 22nd last his wife died of consumption, ill one yr. Left daughter, age 5. Last April contracted severe cold and sank in decline. Rallied in spring. Was living at his father’s home. About Sept. 1st began a select school at Raymond. Oct. 1st had hemorrhage of lungs, closed his school and started for home, getting as far as Dr. Post’s. Not finding the Dr. home, decided to wait for him. After a light supper, retired for night and never rose from his bed. Died on Oct. 12th in 32nd yr. Taught 10 terms of school in Potter Co. signed F.D.H.
ADA WALKER HORTON – In April 5, 1923 issue of
Journal mention is made of this item copied from North American: “Died
at
Mansfield, widow of Elisha Horton, age 83. Taught district school at
age of 16.
Was mistress of Spring Mills Academy, at Academy Corners, and of
Ulysses High
School. Taught more than thirty years. Has sister 85 and brother 88.
Husband died
some years since.
CAPT. ALONZO B. HORTON, an employee of Erie
Railroad at Johnsonburg, PA, died quite suddenly at home of his son in
Blossburg, where he was visiting, Monday, August 13, 1900, age 58.
Born at Knoxville, PA, October 6, 1832. When
a young man moved to Brookland, Potter County, where he engaged in
mercantile
business eight years. August 6, 1862, he enlisted as private in Co. G.
149th
PA Vols. and on 30th of same month promoted to second
lieutenant.
March, 1863, made first lieutenant; April 4, 1865, made Captain. Badly
wounded
in Battle of Wilderness May 5, 1864. After remaining on battle field
two weeks
was sent to Libby Prison by rebels and held there prisoner for six
months.
After the war returned to Potter County to
reside and in 1868 was elected county treasurer. Only 12 votes being
recorded
against him. Moved to Wellsboro in 1871 and in 1883 elected county
treasurer of
Tioga County. In 1891 moved to Johnsonburg, Elk County, where has since
resided. At Brookland, Potter County, about 1857 married Antonette
Merrick, who
survives with following children: Lou G. Horton, Blossburg; Merrick
Horton,
Bradford; Minnie Horton, Johnsonburg; Mrs. W. H. Davidson, Allegany
City; Mrs.
A. R. Baldwin, Hornellsville, NY; Mrs. A. R. Spicer, Hoytville; Mrs.
George W.
Williams, Wellsboro.
Of his brothers, the following are living:
Elias Horton, Mansfield; Elisha Horton, Wisconsin; John C. Horton,
Clearfield;
Chauncy Horton, Lawrence; Miss Emma Horton, Lawrence.
ELIAS HORTON – Mansfield Advertiser – Son
of Elias and Almira Knox Horton, born August 20, 1836, at Spring Mills,
Allegany County, NY. Early education in the common schools and the
Spring Mills
Academy. Later graduated from the Poughkeepsie Commercial College. In
1862
enlisted as private in 130th NY Vols. And was promoted to
the rank
of Second Lieutenant. Contracted typhoid fever when his regiment was at
Suffolk, VA, and a few months later was invalided home, subsequently
resigning
on account of ill health.
May 16, 1863 married Miss Ada M. Walker of
Wellsville, NY, and together they conducted the Spring Mills Academy
until the
spring of 1864. In early fall of 1864 he recruited a company of
infantry which
later became Company L of the 189th NY Vols., being mustered
in as
their captain and serving until the end of the war. The history of the
regiment
compiled by its chaplain says of Capt. Horton: “He was an officer of
decided
ability and popularity – one never absent from his post.”
After his discharge from the service he
became owner and Principal of the Academy at Academy Corners, PA. This
was the
only institution of higher education available to the young people of a
large
section; and the influence of Captain and Mrs. Horton who was
associated with
him, was widely felt. Later Professor Horton was Principal of the
public
schools in various towns of Tioga and McKean counties and served for
two terms
as County Superintendent of schools in Tioga County. He devoted the
best years
of his long life to the education of young people, and it is as a
teacher that
he will be long remembered. A fine student, a lover of humanity, his
inspiring
influence upon his pupils through many years is immeasurable.
Captain Horton was a resident of Mansfield
for twenty one years where the respect and affection of the community
have
always been accorded him in highest measure. He was just in human
relations,
gentle in manners and conversation, a man of fine caliber – an American
gentleman.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters,
Miss Ada M. Horton of Mansfield, and Mrs. Helen Horton Gamble of
Vineland, NJ,
and two sons, Commander Fred E. Horton, U.S.N. of Norfolk, VA, and
Capt. Harry
M. Horton of Washington, D.C.
SAMUEL HULL died at the home of his son,
Mr. Joseph Hull, at Conrad, August 11th 1896, between 11 and
12
o’clock, p.m. About 10 o’clock he went to his room appearing to be in
usual
health. Some one, hearing a strange noise, went and found him in a
dying
condition. Joe Hull was at once called and went to the bedside of his
father,
who expired in about ten minutes.
Mr. Hull was born June 6, 1818 in the city
of London, England. Came to America in 1832 when but 14 years old and
was
married in 1835. He and his wife lived happily for 35 years. The
deceased was
the father of two children, one having died some years ago, the other,
Mr.
Joseph Hull with whom the deceased made his home since the death of his
wife in
1894.
Mr. Hull moved to this place in 1864 and
worked hard in clearing up a piece of ground and called it Hulltown,
which at
the time of his death, is a thriving little place, the station being
called
Hulls, the post office, Conrad.
The deceased served twenty months in the
late war, fighting bravely for his country. Mr. Hull was converted at a
social
gathering at the home of Mr. Daniel Williams, father of Mr. Moses
Williams and where the latter now lives.
The Methodist
people often turned such gatherings into a prayer and praise service
and Mr.
Hull who had been seeking religion for some time had the light break in
upon
his soul at that time and was powerfully blessed. In 1870 he began to
preach
the Gospel and though not as eloquent as some ministers he was earnest
and
devout and for twenty years he was the instrument in God’s hands of
winning
many souls to the cross.
He was a man who was well thought of by all
who knew him and will be missed, not only by his relatives, but by a
host of
people all over Potter county.
He was always kind, affectionate, and
thoughtful and was a man who loved to talk about the Bible,
Christianity, and
his hope of eternal glory. Since the death of his companion, while he
was
submissive to God’s will, yet often longed to go home and be with her
and all
the redeemed host; and it is believed he has joined the great choir
above where
he will sing songs of Moses and the Lamb.
Mr. Joseph Hull and family have the sympathy
of the community in this sad affliction. Funeral services were held by
Rev. E.
E. Mulliner, August 13th at the school house at Hulls, there
being
no church there.
HURD, L. M. died July 8, 1901 very suddenly
of heart trouble, while Supt. of the Tannery at Falls Creek, NY. Born
at
Flushing, L.I., in 1852. Married June 20, 1888 to Alice M., daughter of
F. A.
Hendryx, of Raymond. (She was aunt to Robert Hendryx). In 1891 he and
wife
moved from Harrisonville to Falls Creek, NY where he superintended
erection of
large tannery for L. E. Proctor; when that plant was merged with the
trust he
was appointed supt.; position since filled. Member of Episcopal Church.
Funeral
at house; Rev. Henry, of that Church, assisted by Rev. Bell, of
Presbyterian
Church. Buried in Flushing, NY.
WILLIAM H. HYDORN died Saturday afternoon,
December 4th, 1897. Friends and neighbors followed the
remains to
Hebron where Rev. Kenyon preached the sermon and he was buried in the
cemetery
on the hill.
Born April, 1808; moved to Hebron 1833 where
he had taken a farm two years before. Married Eleanor Burdick of
Grafton, NY in
1832; six children. One, Louisa, Mrs. Sylvester Greenman, now a widow
in
Boulder, Colorado, is living. Cordelia, the eldest of the children, one
of the
most capable teachers for many years, died in Illinois in 1871. Jane
Green died
in 1877. Her daughter, Grace Green, has kept the cozy home in
Coudersport where
her grandfather spent his last days, giving him the kindest care.
Charles, the
eldest son, killed at Chancellorsville in 1863. Sullivan, the youngest,
died at
age of 22 and Mrs. Green are buried beside their father and mother.
Mr. Hydorn had high ideals and no man in the
county was more zealous in the cause of education than he. His family
imbibed
the same spirit. He was extremely diffident and, hence, not prominent
as many
are who have less title to fame. He was a ready writer and a profound
and
accurate thinker. His contributions to the early Journal of which he
was
subscriber for nearly fifty years, bear testimony to his enthusiasm for
diffusion of knowledge as well as his ability as a writer. Took great
interest
in political affairs.
TIMOTHY IVES was born Feb. 6, 1802 at
Beecher’s Island, Tioga Co. and died in Coudersport Oct. 8, 1866, age
64. Most
of boyhood spent on Crooked Creek in his native Co. where he attended
the
common schools. While but a boy his father became insane and Timothy,
Jr. was
dependent upon himself. At age of about 20 he taught a district school.
1823 m.
Maria Andrews, daughter of Levi Andrews. Same yr. moved to Bingham
Township.
Where he lived until May, 1826. Having been appointed treasurer of
Potter Co.,
he came to Coudersport when the village consisted of a single dwelling
house and
the Commissioners’ office. Afterward he was Justice of the Peace, P.M.
and
Associate Judge. Held latter office for nine successive years. In 1846
elected
Rep. to State Legislature. Two years later elected State Senator. At
end of his
term he was appointed Supt. Of the Portage R.R. Held position for two
yrs. As a
R.R. contractor, he built in company with Jas. McElrath, ten miles of
NY and
Erie R.R. east of Deposit. Built several miles of R.R. near Waynesboro,
VA and
seven miles of the Sunbury and Erie RR not far from Emporium. Was one
of its
first projectors. Completed contract on Pittsburgh and Erie Canal.
Another obituary: Hon. Timothy Ives was born
in or near Beecher’s Island, Tioga County, PA, Feb. 6, 1802 and died in
Coudersport, October 8, 1866 at the age of 64. Most of boyhood spent of
Crooked
Creek, in his native county where he enjoyed only the few advantages of
an
education which a common school at that day afforded. While still a
boy, his
father became insane, by which his son was cast upon the world with no
heritage
save his own inherent energies.
About the age of 20 he taught a district
school. In 1823 he married Miss Marta Andrews and the same year moved
into the
township of Bingham where he lived until May, 1826, when, having been
appointed
County Treasurer, he came to Coudersport, at which time this village
consisted
of a single dwelling house and Commissioners’ Office. Afterward he was
Justice
of the Peace, then Postmaster, and next Associate Judge which office he
held
for nine successive years.
In 1846 was elected Representative in the
State Legislature. Two years after, was elected State Senator. At
expiration of
this term, was appointed Superintendent of the Portage Rail Road which
position
he held two years. As a Railroad contractor, he built, in company with
James
McElrath, ten miles of the NY and E.R.R. east of Deposit, NY. Also
built
several miles of R.R. near Waynesboro, VA, and seven miles of the
Sunbury and
Erie R.R. not far from Emporium. He was one of the first projectors of
this
last mentioned R.R. He also took and completed quite a large contract
on the
Pittsburgh and Erie Canal.
NATHAN T. JACKSON died in Ulysses, Feb. 2,
1877, age 39 years. Born at Spring Mills, Allegany Co., NY, Feb. 22,
1838.
Moved to Potter some years ago with his parents. Member of M.E. Church.
HONORABLE CHARLES S. JONES – DIED AT HIS RESIDENCE IN
COUDERSPORT, OCTOBER 27, 1889, HON. CHAS. S. JONES, AGED 65 YEARS.
Was born February 24, 1824, in the town of
Lisle, Broome County, NY. Parents from Connecticut, of that good old
New
England stock that has done so much in building up new communities and
states.
Received his education in the common schools and spent some years of
his
younger days in teaching school in his native town. In 1847 he and his
brothers,
Frank and Edwin, came to Coudersport and entered into the mercantile
business
in a building on the corner of East and Third Street, at present the
site of
the dwelling house of H. J. Olmsted. (Present location of George
Grabe’s
Funeral Parlors, 1942) They also engaged quite extensively in the
lumber
business.
The following year Charles S. Jones returned
to Lisle and on November 9th married Miss Maria Johnson of
that
place. He brought his bride to Coudersport where he has since resided.
In 1861 was elected Associate Judge of the
Courts of Potter County and served five years. In fall of 1872 was
nominated by
Republicans for Member of Assembly from Potter County, was elected and
served
his constituents acceptably in the PA Legislature for two years.
(1873-1874)
Was repeatedly elected fill important offices in the Borough of
Coudersport.
In private life was an affable, devoted
Christian gentleman, and his death, to the Presbyterian Church of
Coudersport
of which for many years he was an elder, is a loss of its main pillar
of
support.
A Memorial service held Sunday evening in
the Presbyterian Church. Rev. C. T. Edwards said in part: “He had three
children, Frank Lyman and Mary who both died in early maturity and
Charles
Storrs who died in youth. Became member of Presbyterian Church by
letter from
the Congregational Church of Lisle, October 15, 1859. On January 23,
1870 was
ordained as a ruling elder. In 1880 the Presbytery of Wellsboro at
frequent
meetings of presbytery and synod, made him their Representative in
General
Assembly, the highest honor conferred on a Ruling Elder in our church.
I have
been told how again and again, month in and month out, he, alternately
with his
brother in the session, Wm. H. Metzger, would start off early Sunday
morning
with his bundle of kindling under his arm to start the fire and warm
the
church, then standing at the foot of the hill. Presently, when the time
came,
he would ring the bell and when the congregation were assembled, he
would
conduct all the service, reading a sermon. After the congregation were
dismissed, he would lead the Bible class and take charge of the Sunday
School,
and return to his home after having gone through perhaps the hardest
work of
the week on what is for a business man, emphatically a day of rest.”
C. STORRS JONES, Died in Coudersport Feb.
23, 1877 son of C.S. and Maria Jones of Cerebral Spinal “Meningitis.” 8
yrs. 10
mo. 20 days.
CYRENUS JONES died in Coudersport,
Saturday evening, November 21, 1885. Born in Waterloo, NY, December 31,
1818.
In 1847 came from Dansville, Livingston County, where, as he was a
consumptive,
he was advised by physicians to go to a hemlock country. Came here and
has
resided here 39 years. Followed his profession of artist and produced
some very
fine portraits. Was son of Rev. Mr. Jones, a Baptist clergyman who
lived in
central New York. Funeral in rooms where he lived and died. Rev. Wm.
Marshal of
Episcopal Church. Rev. C. H. Dodd conducted burial service at Sweden
Hill
Cemetery.
Another
obit: Cyrenus Jones died at 7:30 PM from pneumonia. Ill one week.
Funeral
in rooms where died, at 10 o’clock Monday morning November 23rd.
Burial Service of Episcopal read by Rev. Mr. Marshall after which
remains
removed to Sweden where funeral sermon preached by Rev. C. H. Dodd.
Burial in
Sweden Hill Cemetery, family burying place. He was brother of Mrs.
George
Toombs of Sweden Township.
From early training inherited the tone of
general refinement, gentlemanly habits, and liberal culture which
characterized
him. Had fine taste, devoted much time to painting in which he had
points of
excellence.
Came to Coudersport in 1847 for his health,
at that time seriously impaired by incipient consumption. Life in open
air and
strong tenacity of will prolonged his days nearly to the allotted age
of man.
Was quiet in manner, never taciturn, genial
with friends, sympathetic toward all who had trouble and especially
ready with
his help among sick. Was marked by a generosity and kindliness of
temper that
made many friends among those who had known him well from the first.
A sufferer from ill health all his life, he
lived in almost absolute retirement. Toward the end spending much time
with his
sister’s family, where he was a welcome and beloved relative.
MRS. FANNIE HOLMAN JONES died January 6, 1916 at her
home on North Main Street. Was widow of the late Hon. William K. Jones,
she was
a victim of malignant tumor. Funeral Sunday at residence. Rev. D. A.
Blose of
Episcopal Church, of which she was life long member. Married Mr. Jones
in 1877
and two sons survive: Dr. Ross H. and Archibald F. Age 72 years and 6
months.
FRANK JONES died in Coudersport March
24, 1881 of Bright’s Disease of the kidneys, age about 23, after an
illness of
two months. Was first taken with spinal meningitis. Was a graduate of
Poughkeepsie Business College. Was connected with his father in
mercantile
business.
The Cornet band, of which he was a member,
marched to the grave with instruments draped, at cemetery gate, played
a
funeral march and at the grave, a dirge. Five years ago the only
daughter,
Mary, died and three years ago Storrs, the youngest died. Frank is the
last of
the children. (Lived in the house located east of Second Street bridge,
on the
south side of the street, the first after crossing the bridge, going
east.) –
Son of Chas. S. Jones.
JOHN HOWE JONES – April 15, 1875 – From the
Sheboygan Herald – Death of ex Senator Jones
John Howe Jones died at his home in this
city, Friday evening, March 19, 1875 of consumption. Was born in Center
Lisle,
Broome County, NY, February 18, 1836, being the youngest of four
brothers.
(Frank Jones, Ed Jones, Charles S. Jones)
Early manifesting a love for study and an
ambition to acquire a thorough education, he left his boyhood home in
his
fourteenth year and took up his residence with his brother, hon. C. S.
Jones at
Coudersport, PA, where at once entered Coudersport Academy for the
purpose of
fitting himself for college. Here he attended a school for two years,
applying
himself with so much diligence and earnestness that it told seriously
on his
health. (his constitution was never rugged) and it was thought he could
not
endure the hard work and confinement of a long college course, so his
cherished
plan of attending college was reluctantly given up.
But his love for books and study was too
strong to overcome and soon after he left the Academy we find him
studying law
at Coudersport with Hon. A. G. Olmsted, late Speaker of the PA House of
Representatives. He was admitted to the bar in the Circuit Court at
Coudersport
after passing a most satisfactory examination on the 19th of
February 1857, one day after he had reached his majority.
Almost immediately after, he left for the
West and settled at Sheboygan. Here commenced the practice of his
profession
with Hon. C. W. Ellis, formerly of Coudersport, with whom he continued
in
partnership until 1862 when Mr. Ellis moved from Sheboygan.
In October, 1865 he was appointed District
Attorny of Sheboygan County, to fill a vacancy, by Governor Edward
Saloman, and
was again appointed to fill a second vacancy in the same office in
July, 1864.
Soon after this he received the Republican nomination for District
Attorney and
was elected to that office in the following November, and was
re-elected in
1866 and again in 1868, thus holding the office for nearly seven years,
during
which time he performed its duties in a way most creditable to himself
and
satisfactory to the people of the county.
In the autumn of 1870 he was unanimously
nominated by the Republican County Convention for Statye Senator and
was
elected to that office by over three hundred majority. During the two
years
that he served in the Senate he was recognized as one of the ablest and
most
trustworthy man in that body. He was Chairman of the committee of
Incorporations
(one of the most important committees) and was a member of the
Committee on
Judiciary and the Joint Committee on Charitable and Penal Institutions.
He
served the State as Senator with that faithfulness, independence, and
loyalty
to his convictions, which characterized his whole life. His minority
report
against the Madison gas monopoly and in favor of the incorporation of a
second
gas company in that city was probably the strongest and ablest document
presented to the State Senate in 1872.
At the meeting of the Republican State
Convention in August, 1873, he received a handsome complimentary vote
for
Attorney General.
During the next few months his health began
to fail. Was attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs in November and was
prostrated
in bed for several weeks. He rallied during the winter and was able to
ride to
and from his office on pleasant days. In March, he went southeastern
Kansas to
escape the cold and remained till June. He returned home and spent a
happy and
comfortable summer. He gave up the management of his business to his
partner,
but was able to walk from his home to his office during most of the
time.
He passed the winter in his home, going out
but seldom, surrounded by every comfort. Was able to sit up until a
short time
before his death.
Funeral at his residence, March 23rd.
Rev. O. C. McCulloch spoke briefly. Besides his wife, he leaves two
children
and three brothers.
Mr. Jones was singularly modest and
retiring, sensitive and sympathetic, courageous, independent, and
self-reliant.
LEWIS JONES died in Auburn, NY, Dec 10,
1880, son of Frank L. Jones, in 19th year.
LUCIUS H. JONES, son of F. L. Jones, Esq.,
Warden of Auburn Prison, was born in Owego, NY on March 20, 1862 and
died in
Auburn December 10, 1880, in 19th year.
Spent early years in school or in family
circle. Assisted his father in care of prison. In early part of 1880
united
with Congregational Church of Owego, under pastorate of Rev. Mr.
Schofield.
Recently took trip to Nebraska. Returned feeling ill. After short
illness died
on above date.
MARY A. JONES died in Coudersport, Dec.
28, 1875, of consumption, only daughter of Hon. C.S. Jones, in 26th
yr. She was born in Coudersport.
MRS. NANCY JONES died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. C. M. Allen, in Lewisville, March 23, 1889, of apoplexy,
Mrs.
Nancy Jones in 75th year of life.
Was daughter of Joshua and Dolly Colvin,
born at Knoxville, PA, March
11, 1816. Was sister of the late Judge Gaylord Colvin and George W.
Colvin,
Esq., of Bingham.
When
12 years of age she removed with her parents to Spring Mills, NY where
she
resided till her marriage to the late Isaac W. Jones, February 7, 1830.
He was
an accomplished teacher of many years experience and she was a pupil in
the
school at Spring Mills where he then was teaching. Though scarcely
fifteen
years of age she was large in stature, graceful in bearing, and mature
in
character and intellect. Her precocious womanliness crowned so
bewitchingly her
youthful years that this educated gentleman, ten years her senior, was
smitten
with her charms and laid his heart at her feet, the youngest lady of
acquaintance.
They began housekeeping at once on the farm
in Bingham Township, now the residence of her son-in-law, C. M. Burt,
the
husband of her daughter, Kate.
With the exception of a few years spent at
Sharon Center, where W. W. Jones had a large lumbering business and a
few years
spent at Spring Mills to give her children the benefit of the school at
that
place, she resided on the farm where she began her married life.
Of her eight children, four still survive.
Mrs. A. A. Newton, of Sharon Center; Mrs. C. M. Allen, of Lewisville;
Mrs. C.
M. Burt, of North Bingham; and Mr. Horace Jones, of Wellsville, NY. Her
daughter, Mrs. Mary Ransom, for many years an invalid, died several
years ago
and her youngest daughter, Delphine, died suddenly just as she was
becoming a
successful teacher and an accomplished woman.
The greatest sorrow came to her December 5,
1865 when, she lost her husband after 36 years of happy married life.
In winter of 1857-58, during a revival at
Bingham Center, Mr. and Mrs. Jones experienced religion and joined the
Methodist Church.
Joshua and Dolly Colvin were Quakers.
VIRGIL JONES died Sunday, October 22,
1899 after four months of patient suffering. Lived at Packer. Converted
in 1896
at Nelson Run school house, and united with M. E. Church. Funeral in M.
E.
Church at Costello October 24. Services by E. E. Mulliner, of Cameron
County
assisted by Rev. Richard Mallalieu, of Costello. Was 72 years, 9
months, 21
days. Leaves aged wife and children.
WILLIAM K. JONES died in Syracuse, NY,
February 3, 1900. About a week ago went to Albany, and other places in
western
NY on business connected with the Coudersport Manufacturing Company and
was
expected back Saturday. Word came to the wife in most distressing
manner. Heard
one man tell another on the street that Will Jones was dead. Thought
only to
reach home before the message had been carried there, to save her
husband’s
mother and her own delicate boy from effects of too sudden blow.
Telephoned at once to Syracuse to have body
prepared there and forwarded to Wellsville and through kindness of
Superintendent McClure, it was sent by special train. On Sunday morning
Mr.
McClure and a party of Mr. Jones’ life long friends went by special
train to
Wellsville and accompanied the body home. Heart failure, super-induced
by
quinsy, to which he was subject. Had sore throat before leaving, but
did not
give up until Friday evening when he reached the Congress Hotel where
he
summoned a physician. Died at three o’clock Saturday p.m.
Was only child of Arch and Mary Jones; born
in Coudersport June 22, 1849. Educated at Coudersport and Collegeville
where he
remained two years. On reaching manhood, became associated with his
father in
mercantile business under name of Arch F. Jones and Son. No bank in
Potter
County and none nearer than Wellsville, organized a Bank of
Courdersport in
1874 or 75. In 1894 owing to some unsuccessful investments the Bank was
forced
to suspend. Mr. Jones lost his entire fortune. Every cent he possessed
he
surrendered to his creditors. (How much did his mother have?) Set out
to regain
his fortune. Was general manager and cashier at the Coudersport
Manufacturing
Company, one of the most important enterprises of the town.
Was Republican; member of state legislature
one term; in 1898 member of National Convention that nominated Harrison.
In 1877 married Miss Fannie Holman, a young
lady of education and refinement. Two children: Ross Homan, now a
student in
University of PA and Arch, who because of delicate health, remains at
home.
Also survived by mother and aged grandmother. Prominent Mason. Funeral
from
home 2 o’clock Tuesday. Masons and Fire Department followed to grave.
WILLIAM T. JONES died September 17, 1889 at
Costello after lingering illness. Age about 75 years.
Came to Coudersport from Almond, NY in 1842.
Opened a store in a building built by Nelson Clark, near the corner of
Main and
Fifth Streets. (West side of street) soon established a flourishing
business.
Having taken his brother, Arch F. Jones, the firm, W.T. Jones and Bro.
On 1844
built a more commodious place of business on corner of Main and Second,
N.W.
Corner, where no stands the store of P. A. Stebbins and Bro. He
extended his
field of operations, in manufacturing and buying of lumber, and
furnishing
supplies to lumbermen.
Confined themselves to no special line of
trade in their store, but kept in stock nearly every variety of article
that
would be called for in a backwoods town, having no convenient access
from to
large towns from which to obtain supplies. These goods were hauled at
great
costs over poor roads from Dansville, NY, the nearest from Coudersport
to which
they could be shipped by Erie Canal. In exchange for these goods W. T.
Jones
and Brother took nearly every conceivable product of the county for
which they
could find a market at home or abroad. Lumber, ashes, or potash salts,
grain,
cattle, venison, skins, furs, and pelts, labor, etc.
The work attendant upon the collection of
these articles and getting them to market was Herculean, and if hard
work ever
brought success, W. T. Jones and Brother deserved it.
But with a generosity, not always
justifiable by results, from a strictly business stand point, few that
came to
them in the stress of need, but what received help and credits and, in
a new
country, as Potter County then was, there were many such. Often in
those days
has the writer known a poor man, a settler, to come to W. T. Jones and
ask for
help in tiding over the dark days that had come upon him and his family
and
receive in reply, “No, you can never pay me.” He would turn to his
clerk and
say, “Give this man what he wants.”
This generosity led to business
complications and to the dissolution of the partnership and the closing
up of
the business. W. T. Jones was never able to regain his business
standing. At
one time thought to be the richest merchant in Potter County, he died
poor.
There will always be a warm spot in our hearts for the man who through
generosity helped those in need.
GEORGE WASHINGTON D. JUDD died at his home on Turner
Street, Austin, PA, October 13, 1887 at three o’clock AM. Born in
Allegany
Township, Potter County, May 6, 1842. Educated at Mansfield State
Normal
School. During oil excitement in the Bradford field he went there as a
contractor. Came to Austin in March, 1887. Was employed by Hackenberg
and
Olmsted. Leaves wife and two children.
GEORGE WASHINGTON G. JUDD born Candor, NY, May
10,
1810, son of Rev. Gaylord Judd, of that place. January 31, 1832 married
Lydia
Dwight, daughter of Israel Dwight, of Windsor, NY. In 1836 or 37 moved
with
wife, daughter and two sons to Allegany Township; settled on farm where
since
resided, then a wilderness. Brought provisions with him to use until a
crop
could be raised.
Elected treasurer in fall of 1841 for term
of two years. In settlement of his accounts and misfortune to find a
number of
receipts for monies paid out, missing, nor could he account for them;
in
consequence he was brought in debt to the county in quite a large
amount.
He went to work with a resolution to pay his
indebtedness and make up his loss. In this he was strengthened and
encouraged
by his patient and self-sacrificing wife without counsels and efficient
aid, he
must have wearied of the struggle before him.
In meantime he had respect and sympathy of
all who knew him as no one ever doubted his honest and when, after some
years
the receipts for the money he had paid for the county were returned to
him,
their pleasure was only equaled by that of himself and family.
Full amount of his loss had not been
returned, but the burden had been lightened by the recovery of the
receipts.
JOSEPH DANIEL KENEALY- Engaged in the mill at
Austin form some time when became victim of typhoid fever. Reported
better, but
relapsed and hemorrhage of bowels set in, death followed immediately.
Remains
brought to Coudersport, Tuesday, November 6, 1900; Funeral at Catholic
Church
Wednesday, November 7 at 11 o’clock. Burial in Wellsville. Born in
Wellsville
31 years ago, son of Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Kenealy. Lived here
since a
little boy. Parents, three sisters, and five brothers survive. Probably
died
November 5th.
MRS. MARY KENT – After a lingering illness
and gradual breaking down, due to old age, Mrs. Mary Kent passed away
Saturday
morning, August 22, 1903. She was one of the oldest of the present
residents of
Coudersport, being ninety three at the time of her death. She came to
Coudersport in 1845, accompanied by her daughter, Mary Amelia, who
survives
her. Her husband, a Presbyterian minister, had recently died and the
widow has
supported herself with strict economy, being very industrious, and
active and
bright. She was uniformly thoughtful and courteous. Funeral in
Episcopal church
of which denomination she was a member. Mary T. Kent was born in 1812.
(Tombstone)
MISS MARY AMELIA KENT died at her home on Main
Street, north east corner of Main and Seventh Street, at 3:30, Tuesday
afternoon, January 24th, 1905, after an illness of two
months. She
was in her seventieth year.
She accompanied her mother, a widow of
Bloomer Kent, a Presbyterian clergyman from Delhi to Coudersport in
1842 when
she was five years of age. Potter County at that time, was a wilderness
and she
has lived to witness its growth and development.
From the time of her mother’s death, August
22, 1903, May had lived alone in the old home. Since last December Miss
Mary
Dunn has been her constant companion, caring for her as tenderly as her
own kin
would have done. The neighbors also have been very kind, doing every
thing
within their power. Nevertheless, her death was pathetic, there being
no one of
her own blood with her when she was called home, in fact, there are no
near
relatives.
Funeral will be held in Christ Church, of
which she had been a communicant for many years, Firday afternoon at 2
o’clock,
Rev. H. Brownlee Smith, officiating. Interment in Eulalia Cemetery.
Born in
1836. (Tombstone)
ABRAHAM KIMBALL – August 30, 1906 – This morning
at five o’clock at the home of his son, Wm. Kimball, on Ayers Hill,
occurred
the death of Abraham Kimball. Was born in Sparta, NY, in 1816. Spent
greater
part of life in Potter County. Was for many years a Methodist minister,
but
more recently has inclined toward the Baptist faith. Several years ago
went to
Minnesota and engaged in farming. Survived by his son, William Kimball,
who is
very ill at his home, and by two grandsons, Arthur Kimball, of Ayers
Hill and
Sterling Kimball, of Coudersport, and one sister, Mrs. Louisa Shutt, of
West
Bingham. Funeral in Sweden Valley Church.
MRS. H. ELIZABETH
(KOON)
KIMBALL –
May 8, 1934 – Mrs. H. Elizabeth Kimball died at the home of her son,
Sterling
Kimball, in Roulette, of pneumonia. Born in Waverly, NY and would have
been 85
years old next July. She accompanied her parents to Roulette when a
small child
and lived all her life in this vicinity. She and her husband, William
Kimball,
resided for many years on Ayers’ Hill. Funeral in roulette and burial
in Sweden
Hill Cemetery. Survived by her son, Sterling, and three grandchildren:
Mrs.
Walter Bloomer, Mrs. Simeon Baker and William Kimball, also eleven
great
grandchildren. Another son, Arthur, died four years ago. Mrs. Kimball
was a
sister of the late Mrs. L. B. Cole and Mrs. Joseph Gilbert. Both former
Coudersport residents.
JACOB S. KIMBALL died Sunday morning at
the logging camp near Page, conducted by his son-in-law, Ben Thatcher,
at 5
a.m. Mr. Kimball went to the camp a short time ago intending to spend
the winter
there. Was taken ill on Saturday. Dr. Olsen summoned, but he grew
worse. Case
diagnosed as kidney trouble.
Funeral held at family residence. Rev. D. P Olin officiating. Remains taken to St. Cloud for burial. Was a native of PA, born in that state in 1844 and was 61 years old. Resided in Mills, Lacs County past thirty five years. Survived by wife and three children and his father who is still living in PA, age 91 years. The children who survive are Mrs. Ben Hatcher, of Princeton; Wm. Kimball, of St. Cloud and Stephan Kimball of Harrisburg, Montana. (1906)
WILLIAM
RILEY KIMBALL died at his home
on
Ayers Hill on Sunday folloowing an illness of three years. Life long
resident
of Potter County. Was born on Sweden Hill, September 28, 1844. Married
to Miss
Elizabeth Koon, April 29, 1869. Two sons, Arthur and Sterling. Arthur
resides
in Roulette and Sterling on Ayers Hill. Survived by aged widow and four
grandchildren. Services at the home, Tuesday PM, Rev. Gregson. Burial
in Sweden
Hill Cemetery. (Died August 3 or 5, 1924)
CAPT. LEVI H. KINNEY died at his home on
Horse Run, Sharon Township, Sunday morning, December 15, 1895, age 76.
Born in
Old Sodus, Wayne county, NY, July 27, 1819, son of Barnabas and Hannah
(Holcomb) Kinney, natives of Hinsdale, NY. Scotch descent on father’s
side, his
grandfather being Barnabas Kinney, a native of Scotland, who served
through the
Revolutionary War and participated in War of 1812. His maternal
grandfather,
Return Holcomb was a native of Connecticut who served in the French War
of
Canada and went through the Revolutionary War.
After five years of age
Capt. Kinney was reared in Steuben County, NY, receiving limited
education at
the common school. In 1845 came to Sharon and hired out to work in a
sawmill at
$18.00 per month and board himself. In 1847 purchased a farm on Horse
Run all
of which he cleared and improved. Was for many years engaged in
lumbering.
On outbreak of war, he raised in August,
1861, Co. D. 85th NY Vols. with he was mustered into service
as
Capt. And served three years until honorably discharged.
Was twice married. In 1839 married Mary,
daughter of Caleb and Deborah Tylor, of Steuben County, NY. To them
were born
three children: Angie, Alanson T., and Brice B. Only Alanson survives,
who
served two years in Civil War with his father’s company, as a private,
but was
promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and went home and raised Co. T,
210 PA
Vols., being mustered in as Captain. Brice B. was also a soldier and
died of
disease contracted in the service.
Capt. Kinney’s wife, Mary died during the
war and in 1874 he married Clarissa Granger, of Sodus, NY and lived
happily
with her nine years. After her death he remained a widower.
Always took active interest in public
affairs. Served three years as county commissioner. Was a staunch
republican.
In spite of limited education, he did extensive reading, which gave him
a fund
of useful, interesting, and informative knowledge. He was undoubtedly
the best
informed man in his township. Broadness of views and genial disposition
won him
many steadfast friends.
Brief funeral services at the house at 10
o’clock, Tuesday. Rev. R. S. Bell, M. E. pastor of Shinglehouse Church,
delivered remarkably able discourse. Choir composed of Mrs. P. B.
Woodard, Mrs.
Frank Nichols, and Coleman Smith, sang several selections. A touching
prayer by
comrade Wm. Young, of Angelica, NY, who served under the Capt. In the
war. The
bearers, selected from the Grand Army Veterans were George W. Dodge,
Dana
Drake, R. D. McDonald, Charles Bridge, Frank Fuller, and Henry
Terwilliger.
Buried in family plot at Ceres. The G. B. Post acted as escort. Among
those
attending were Miss Martha Simpson, Turtle Point; (Mary?) Mrs. F. M.
VanWormer, J. P. Herrick and Clarence
Bissell of Ceres.
ALBERT KLESA died at his home in Homer,
Thursday, May 24, 1900, age 72. Born in Letin, Bohemia. Came to this
country in
1863; settled in Germania. After a residence of five years moved to a
farm in
Homer where he died of consumption. Eight children survive: Wenzel of
Coudersport;
John of Ayers Hill; Joseph of Sweden Valley; Frank of Homer; Dr.
Wilhelm of
Hornellsville; Mrs. C. F. Edwards of Homer; Mrs. Isaac Mitchell of
Homer; and
Mrs. C. A. Zacharias of this place. Was a good, upright, honorable
citizen
whose death will be mourned by many. (Moved on the John Baker farm in
Homer in
1868 where he lived till too old to work)
CARRIE SIBLE KLESA died Monday evening, July
17th, 1899. Ill with typhoid fever and relapsed. Was about
24. Was
daughter of Mrs. Frank Neefe of Coudersport, who married Mr. Neefe when
Carrie
was four years old. Funeral at M. E. Church on Thursday, July 20.
Burial in
Eulalia Cemetery.
ANNA M. KNOX died in Coudersport, on the
3rd inst. of typhoid pneumonia, wife of F.W. Knox, of
Coudersport
and daughter of Gen. Wakeman, of
Great Bend, PA, age 48.
The deceased, blessed with abundance, large influence, and a wide circle of friends, was one of our most prominent citizens and her loss is no ordinary one to the community. Was a Christian lady of much culture and refinement with a heart and hand to help all in want or affliction. Some two years ago she was prostrated with a severe and protracted sickness from which, for some time, she was not expected to recover, but for the last half year her health had been unusually good.