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5/16/16   from The Amsterdam Daily Democrat, Monday evening, June 16, 1884

Emma Jane Minchin, daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Minchin, of John street, died yesterday, of consumption, aged 13 years. She was a bright, lovable girl and a member of the Methodist Sunday School. Her funeral will be held to-morrow at 3 P.M., from the Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Hughes will officiate. The remains will be interred in Green Hill.

Peter Delong died in this village yesterday of Bright's disease, aged 55. His funeral will be held from the Baptist church at 2 P.M. Wednesday. The remains will be interred in Green Hill.

Mary, the infant daughter of Col. B. G. Belotti, died yesterday, aged one year. Her funeral will be held from the house to-morrow at 10:30 A.M. The interment will be made in Green Hill. Col. Belotti and his family have the sympathy of all their friends in their affliction.

G.W. Staring's Funeral.

The funeral of George Washington Staring was held yesterday afternoon at four o'clock from the residence of Jacob Ouderkirk on Forbes street. Rev. C. B. Perkins officiated. The firemen turned out in large numbers to do honor to the memory of their dead comrade. J. D. Serviss and E. D. Bronson Steamer company, the Eckford Hook and Ladder company and the Davis Hose attended the funeral. One hundred and twenty were in line. All wore black clothes, white gloves and uniform caps. The Thirteenth Brigade Band headed the procession.

The remains were interred in Green Hill.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, unknown date ca. December 4, 1913

Mrs. Edna Weakley.

Word has been received here announcing the death at Corinth, of Mrs. Edna Weakley, a former resident of Amsterdam. Mrs. Weakley resided at No. 189 East Main street but several months ago went to Corinth. Her son, Rosco Weakley who was employed in the jewelry store of G. H. Churchill, died in Amsterdam. Her funeral will be held at North Creek tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be made at that place. Besides her mother she is survived by one brother R. B. Millis, both of whom live at Corinth and one sister.

Funeral of Mr. Pawling.

The funeral of William T. Pawling was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Reformed church, Hagaman. The Rev. C. V. W. Bedford officiated and Fred Pawling sang two selections. The bearers were Bernard Fitzgerald, James Stairs, Frank Peterson, George Peterson and Edward Davis, of Hagaman and George Dewey, of Schenectady, boyhood friends of Mr. Pawling. There were a number of handsome floral tributes. The interment was in the Hagaman cemetery.

Mr. Pawling was born at Hagman and lived here until he was 23 years old. He was a general favorite with the people of the village. He attended the village school for a time and then went to Lawrenceville and Princeton but his vacation period were spent at Hagaman. After leaving school he went in the Star Mill, where he remained until the family left town. He was active in the social affairs of Hagaman and belonged to a dramatic club. He was a promoter of several enjoyable entertainments.

5/16/16   from The Amsterdam Daily Democrat, Wednesday evening, June 23, 1886

Patrick Kienhofer's Funeral.

The funeral of the late Patrick Kienhofer was held from the house on Washington street at 9 o'clock, and from St. Joseph's Catholic church at 9:30. Rev. Father Hipelius officiated. There was a large number present at the services, the German Benevolent Society and the Amsterdam Leiderkranz attending in a body, marching to the house and thence to the church. The remains were enclosed in a handsome casket covered with black broadcloth, with silk trimmings. The massive plate bore the inscription "Patrick Kienhofer, Died June 21, 1886, age 31." The bearers were Richard Gunn, Charles Yund, Henry Hartman, Henry Smith, Fred. Fagel, and George Ducher/Dueher (?). The remains were interred in St. Joseph's cemetery.

John Hart, son of Frank Hart, the well known builder, died yesterday at the home of his father on West Main street, of heart disease, aged 21 years. He has been ailing for some time, and unable to do any work. He was a bricklayer by trade, and a highly estimable young man of spotless reputation, and possessed a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at 2 P.M. and the interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery in Port Jackson.

Death of Mrs. Liddle.

Mrs. Eleanor Liddle, mother of Hon. Thomas Liddle, died last night at her residence on Guy street, in the 69th year of her age. Her maiden name was Eleanor Blood, and she was born in Montgomery county. About fifty years ago, she was united in marriage to Alexander Liddle, of Duanesburgh, Schenectady county, who died about four years ago. All her married life was passed in Duanesburgh. She leaves five children, John, Thomas, Robert, Miss Ida M. and Mrs. Richard Schuyler of this city, and Mrs. Fletcher Earnest, of Minaville. In former years, Mrs. Liddle was a member of the old Scotch Cameronian church of Duanesburgh. She was a lady of earnest religious convictions, who lived a life well worthy of emulation. She was a cousin of John, James, Robert and Gardiner Blood of this city. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 P.M. to-morrow, Rev. M. D. Jump, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The remains will be taken to Minaville for interment. Mrs. Liddle has enjoyed good bodily health of late years, but for the past year and a half her mind has been affected.

5/16/16   from The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, N.Y., Monday, May 27, 1929, page 4 (obit pertains to Fulton County, Johnstown news)

Alvin Ray Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray T. Moore, of Sammonsville, died last Friday at Craig Colony, Sonyea, where he has been a patient for the past four years. Death brought to an end a lingering illness.

The young man was 22 years old, and was born in Sammonsville, January 5, 1907, the son of Ray T. Moore and Margaret Martin. He had resided in Sammonsville all his life where he was well known and popular.

The survivors besides his father and stepmother, are three sisters, the Misses Grace Moore of this city, Anna Moore of Gloversville, and Beatrice Moore who resides at home.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the home in Sammonsville. Rev. Jesse F. Durfee, pastor of the Fonda Reformed church, will officiate, and interment will be made in the Evergreen cemetery, Sand Flats.

5/16/16   from The Daily Times, Troy NY, Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 1899

Amsterdam.- The funeral of Mrs. Charles Sammons will be held to-morrow morning from St. Mary's church. The deceased had been a member of St. Mary's Church for thirty years. Besides her husband she is survived by five sons. Her death was due to cancer of the stomach.

5/16/16   from The Daily Times, Troy NY, Monday afternoon, August 19, 1901

Anselm Noeltner, the most prominent dairy farmer in the town of Glen, died yesterday morning of paralysis. He was seventy-one years of age and well known in the town of Glen and Florida. Besides his widow two sons and five daughters survived. The deceased was a prominent member of the German Methodist Church of Fort Hunter, where the funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. W. H. Kurth of Amsterdam and Rev. Jacob Henry Enders of Fort Hunter.

5/16/16   from The Morning Herald, Gloversville, Thursday, February 4, 1932, page 12

Mrs. Anna Wemple.

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Wemple were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the Walrath & Bushouer funeral home, 51 Fremont street. Rev. George H. P. Dow, pastor of the North Main Street Methodist church officiated. Interment was made in the family plot in the Prospect Hill cemetery. Flowers were received from relatives, friends and neighbors.

5/16/16   from The Morning Herald, Gloversville, Thursday, April 23, 1914, page 4

Charles E. Wicks.

The death of Charles E. Wicks, aged sixty years, occurred Monday evening at Fonda, where he had been for several weeks. The deceased was a resident of Fort Plain and was known here, being a painter and paper hanger by trade. In politics he was a Democrat and a number of years ago held the office of town clerk in this town. He is survived by his widow.

The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o'clock in the Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel in Fort Plain. Rev. B. E. Fake will officiate and interment will be made in Fort Plain cemetery.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, November 7, 1929, page 3

Jay D. Hughes.

Jay D. Hughes, of 7 Matthew street, Johnstown, died about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Nathan Littauer hospital in Gloversville, where he was taken during the afternoon for treatment. Mr. Hughes had been in failing health for some time, and on election day fell, breaking a bone in one of his legs at the ankle. A general decline in health, due to complications, brought on the end.

He was 69 years of age. He was born in Charleston March 27, 1860, a son of Jay and Sarah Davis Hughes. He had resided in Johnstown for a long time. He was a member of the Megiddo Mission of Rochester.

The surviving relatives besides the widow are six sons, William Hughes of Glen, Isaac Hughes of Charleston, Howard and J. W. Hughes of Johnstown, Herman Hughes of Rochester, and Irving Hughes of Amsterdam.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Saturday, December 8, 1928, page 3

John R. Rockwell.

Fultonville, Dec. 8- John R. Rockwell died this morning, at 2:30 o'clock, at St. Mary's hospital, Amsterdam, of pneumonia. He was born at Auriesville September 9, 1893, a son of the late Harrison Rockwell and Mary Palmateer Rockwell. He is survived by his wife who was Mildred Stafford, two sisters, Mrs. Len Wells of Stone Ridge, and Mrs. Rose Starin of Fultonville, one brother, Albert Rockwell of Sprakers, and three nephews.

The body was brought to the Welch funeral home here where the funeral will be held Tuesday morning, at 11 o'clock, the Rev. H. H. Crosson officiating. Interment will be at Esperance.

Funeral of David L. Hanson.

The funeral of David L. Hanson, whose death occurred at Venice, Cal., was held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hanson, Tribes Hill. The Rev. S. G. Parent of the Tribes Hill Presbyterian church officiated. Mrs. Charles Shafer and Bernard Nolte, accompanied on the piano by Miss Sylvia Gordon, sang "Will There be Any Stars in My Crown?" and "In the Garden." There were a number of floral remembrances. The bearers were David Vedder, Raymond Young, Alfred Murkey, Richard Hanson, Perry Welch and Charles Berry, cousins of Mr. Hanson. The interment was in Pine Grove cemetery at Tribes Hill.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, February 4, 1926, page 3

Jay C. Burtt.

Jay C. Burtt, aged 81 years, died this morning at 1:15 o'clock at the home of his son, William Q. Burtt, 362(?) East Main street, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Burtt was taken ill last Thanksgiving day, but had not been confined to his bed. Wednesday evening he was with the family as usual, and retired about 9 o'clock. Shortly after 1 o'clock he was heard breathing heavily, and died almost immediately after being found.

Mr. Burtt was born in the town of Florida, August 5, 1844, and he spent his entire life in this vicinity. For forty-two years he was employed by Hill & Watson, later the Arthur Hill company, but for the past five years he had led a retired life. He was an attendant at the First Baptist church. Fifty-six years ago he married Lydia Fuller, who died last August.

Surviving Mr. Burtt are a daughter, Mrs. D. H. Rivenburgh, two sons, Harry and William Burtt, all of Amsterdam, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Rulison, of Braman's Corners, as well as six grandchildren.

Alonzo P. Sherman.

Alonzo P. Sherman, for many years a resident of Amsterdam, died this morning at the hospital at the county home in Palatine, of cancer of the stomach. He was 79 years old. Mr. Sherman, who had been at the home since June 1, 1924, had been in the hospital for two weeks. He is survived by his wife, who, with the hospital nurse, attended him. Burial will be made Saturday in the family plot at East Galway. Mr. Sherman was a carpenter by trade.

John Richertt.

John Richertt, aged 61, died Wednesday at his home, 13 Clinton street, of hardening of the arteries, after an illness of about a year. He was born Dec. 28, 1864, at Hagaman, but spent most of his life in Amsterdam. He was employed for a long time in the Morris mills. Mr. Richertt leaves two brothers, Fred of this city and William of Fort Johnson, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hug and Mrs. Emma DeGraff, both of Amsterdam.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Saturday, January 10, 1920, page 11

Mrs. Jennie Geesler Putman.

Mrs. Jennie Geesler Putman, wife of Harry Putman, died at her home at 166 1/2 Division street, Friday evening at 6:05, after an illness of several weeks. She was born at Fort Plain, Jan. 28, 1881. She is survived by her son, Harold, her mother, Mrs. Lenora Geesler; three sisters, Miss Etta Geesler, Mrs. Anna Moyer and Mrs. Hattie Boyd, and two brothers, LeRoy Geesler and Emery Geesler. Funeral services will be held at the house Monday afternoon at 1:30. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, near Fonda. The Rev. Mr. Hills of the Immanuel church, of which Mrs. Putman was a member, will officiate.

Funeral of Frank Wyszomirski.

The funeral of Frank Wyszomirski was held at 9 o'clock this morning at his home, 11 Cady street, and at 9:30 at St. Stanislaus' church, where the Rev. Father Ostrowski celebrated a high mass requiem. Interment was in St. Stanislaus' cemetery, the bearers being: S. Selezak, S. Symeon, J. Symeon, S. Zygmont, S. Dabek and A. Stalarczyk. Among those in attendance at the services were Joseph Wyszomirski and family of Schenectady.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, January 5, 1920

Mrs. Chauncey Hale.

Mrs. Christina Hale, widow of Chauncey Hale, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at the Home for Elderly Women, of cerebral hemorrhage, after an illness of one week, aged 88 years. Mrs. Hale was formerly a resident of Rochester, but had lived here for the past nineteen years. The funeral was held at the Home for Elderly Women this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. W. Edgar Pierce of St. Luke's English Lutheran church officiating. Interment in Green Hill.

Funeral of Mrs. Anna Fleig.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Fleig was held this morning at 9 o'clock at her home, 92 Grove street, and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's church and was largely attended by relatives and friends. Monsignor William A. Browne officiated and celebrated a high mass of requiem. Members of the family acted as bearers. The interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Miss Elizabeth Cahill, Joseph Cahill, Mrs. M. Morrissey, Miss Daisy Brady, William Mattimore, Mrs. Charles McMaster and George Gignec, Albany; Mrs. John Lenahan, Miss Agnes Lenahan, Saratoga Springs; Mr. and Mrs. James Lenahan, Watervliet; Mrs. Joseph F. Gaffney, Old Forge.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, August 17, 1917, page 10

Thomas Patrick Tarmey.

Thomas Patrick Tarmey, the 16-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tarmey, of 16 Meadow street, died of blood poisoning Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Peter James and John Joseph. The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.

Mrs. Augusta Merritt.

Fort Plain, Aug. 17- Friends here have received word of the death of Mrs. Augusta Merritt, aged about 60 years, which occurred at the home of her brother, Norton Hill, near Coxsackie, Monday. She was the widow of M. F. Merritt, who for many years was Fort Plain's chief of police. She was a member of the local Methodist church and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. She went to Coxsackie in April. The funeral was held at that place yesterday, and the burial was made there.

Eugene Snell.

Fort Plain, Aug. 17- Following an illness of several weeks, Eugene Snell, aged 60 years, died at his home on Mohawk street yesterday. He had been in failing health for over a year. He was well known and had always resided here. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Snell. He was a photographer of considerable ability. He had always been a staunch Republican. Mr. Snell is survived by one brother, and a sister, Harlie H. Snell and Mrs. L. A. Timmerman, both of this village. The funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. McCullum, of Castleton, former pastor of the local Reformed church, officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain cemetery.

DILATION OF HEART
CAUSES HIS DEATH

Frank L. Steadwell Found Lifeless Near West End Home.

Widely Known Resident, Long Engaged in Realty Business,
Succombs Suddenly While Alone, After Leaving Home for an
Evening Stroll -
Corpse Not Found Until Morning.

Frank Lane Steadwell, a well known resident of Amsterdam, was found dead on the stoop of his property at 20 Henrietta street at 6:30 o'clock this morning. Mr. Steadwell had been in poor health for a long time. He was a sufferer from heart trouble, and since an operation for appendicitis about a year ago his health was still further affected.

During Thursday he was apparently in his normal condition and ate an unusually large dinner. At supper he said that he did not feel hungry, but gave as the reason the fact that he had eaten so heartily at dinner. After supper he sat at the house on Guy Park avenue until 10:30, when he announced his intention of going out for a walk. From that time up to the discovery of his lifeless remains, his whereabouts were unknown to his family.

When the body was discovered it was apparent from the condition of the muscles that death had occurred about four or five hours previous. Mrs. Steadwell was at once notified and gave instructions that the corpse of her husband be placed in the care of Undertakers Johnson & Lindsay. They in their turn notified Coroner Murphy, who stated that it was a case for the health officer, but as Dr. Hicks could not be located, the body was taken to the undertaking rooms, where an investigation was held by physicians later in the day, and death was pronounced due to dilation of the heart.

Mr. Steadwell was born August 20, 1860, in what was then Port Jackson, but now the fifth ward of Amsterdam. He moved to Wisconsin when a young man, and lived there for twenty years, returning to Amsterdam and making this city his home ever since. He was engaged in the real estate business, and a very large number of dwellings and lots in the city have exchanged ownership through his agency. Not quite a year ago he purchased a laundry business on the south side, but disposed of it after six months' operation.

He was a member of Artisan lodge, No. 84, F. and A.M., and of the Modern Woodmen of the World. In his youth he was a member of the old J.D. Serviss Steamer company's running team and participated in many of its races. He is survived by his mother, whose maiden name was Katherine Belding, his father, Lyman H. Steadwell, having died a number of years ago, and also his wife and a daughter, Catherine.

The funeral will be held at the home, 242 Guy Park avenue, either Sunday or Monday, and the interment will be in the Minaville cemetery.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, unknown date ca. March 3, 1912

Miss Mary Clizbe.

Miss Mary Clizbe, of No. 285 Locust avenue, died at the Amsterdam city hospital Saturday evening after an illness of a few days. Miss Clizbe was the daughter of Marcus Clizbe and Emily Van Dyke, names well known in the Amsterdam of years ago. She was educated at the Amsterdam academy, and taught for several years in the stone school house on Division street and the nearby country districts.

Miss Clizbe was a member of the Second Presbyterian church and the Good Will club. But it was as the friend and neighbor that she will be remembered and missed. She possessed those powers of adaptability and kindly tact that rendered her presence in a home a comfort and pleasure in the emergencies of life. Many friends and relatives look back with great gratitude to her kindly ministrations. The recent death of Miss Clizbe's sister suggests thoughts, both of pathos and consolation. Having spent their lives together, "in death they were not divided."

Miss Clizbe is survived by one sister, Mrs. John C. Chalmers, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and one brother, William, of this city. The funeral will be held at her late home at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Henry T. McEwen, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, will conduct the service, and burial will be made in the family plot in Green Hill cemetery. The bearers will be members of the family.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, June 13, 1912

The funeral of Charles Gates was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of Arthur Gates on Cemetery street and was largely attended. The Rev. C. F. Noble officiated. There was a beautiful wreath of roses from Arthur Gates and an anchor from a number of friends. The bearers were Scott Fonda, J. Settemyer, John Curtin, Oliver Johnson, Henry Siver and Henry Kelly. Burial in the family plot in the village cemetery.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Daily Democrat, Friday, April 6, 1894

Tribes Hill, April 6 - The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Duane S. Everson, took place yesterday afternoon from the Striker homestead, and were very largely attended. Relatives and friends from New York, Schenectady, Amsterdam and other places were present. Rev. W. Frothingham officiated, assisted by Rev. J. H. Enders of Albany and Rev. M. J. Osteyee of this village. The interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. The flowers which covered the casket were very beautiful. The following gentlemen acted as bearers: James H. Bailey, D. H. Sanford, Henry Hurst, W. H. Post, Joseph Perdell and T. C. Pettengill.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, November 1, 1905, page 10

Mrs. William Siple

Mrs. William Siple died this morning at 2 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Stevens, of No. 18 Locust avenue, of a complication of diseases, aged 39 years. Besides her husband and the sister already mentioned, she leaves another sister, Miss Florence Kemeter of this city, also one brother, Charles Kemeter, and an adopted brother, Charles Dowd, both of Amsterdam. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Stevens Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, and the remains will be taken to Fort Plain on the 10:38 o'clock train, where the interment will be made. Undertaker C. L. Thurwood of Fort Plain was called here to take charge of the remains. Dr. H. T. McEwen will officiate.

5/16/16   from the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Tuesday, January 19, 1904, page 3

Mrs. James B. Chapman

Mrs. James B. Chapman died at five o'clock this morning at her home in Broadalbin, aged 75 years. She is survived by her husband and three children, George H. of Broadalbin, William F. of Gloversville, and E. N. Chapman of Johnstown.

Ira R. Travell of Troy died on Friday in the home of his son, Ira W. Travell, in Plainfield, N.J. Mr. Travell was born in Gilboa, N.Y., 68 years ago, but early removed to Troy and identified himself with the various business, social and religious interests of that city. He is survived by four sons.

5/16/16   from The Morning Herald, Gloversvile NY, Wednesday, November 1, 1944, page 7

SQUIRE FLINT

Squire Flint, 78, resident of Ames, died suddenly at his home Monday morning. He was born in Sprout Brook Oct. 21, 1866, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Flint, and had lived in this vicinity all his life. He had been an employe of the highway department of the Town of Canajoharie for a number of years.

The survivors are one sister, Mrs. Adela Home of California, and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 at the Houghtaling funeral home. Rev. Clarence Winchell of the Ames Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be in the Ames cemetery.

MRS. ETHEL SWANK

Mrs. Ethel McLain Swank, 43, wife of Earl Swank, former Canajoharie resident, died suddenly Monday night at their home in Nelliston. She was born in Little Falls November 27, 1901,daughter of William and Mary Peeler McLain and had lived in this vicinity for some time.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, are a stepson, Deforest Swank of Canajoharie; a sister, Mrs. Charles Pellay/Pollay (?) of Pleasantdale, No. Troy; two grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The body was brought to the Houghtaling funeral home and will be taken to the family home in Nelliston Wednesday where the funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 2. Rev. Frank Shimer of St. Mark's Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in the Fort Plain cemetery.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, unknown date in July 1881

Isaac Walker, aged 44 years, and who has been seriously ill for some time past, died last Friday evening, and was buried at Charleston 4 Corners on Sunday.

In Memoriam.

John Williams, a member of Fort Plain Lodge, F. & A. M., died July 6th, 1881, aged 45 years, leaving surviving a widow, five young sons and one little daughter.

The funeral services were conducted as follows: Rev. E. W. Fuller officiated at the house (by request of the deceased in his clerical capacity,) and made a very appropriate, feeling and eloquent address.

The Masonic obsequies at the cemetery were conducted by Master Canfield, of Fort Plain Lodge, assisted by District Deputy Davis, of St. Johnsville, and Brother Fuller also participating as well as the members of Fort Plain Lodge, and a large number of the Masonic fraternity from surrounding lodges. The Fort Plain Fire Department, of which Mr. Williams had long been a useful and respected member, also accompanied the procession to the grave, with Capt. John Winning, their Chief Engineer at their head. Harvey Dunkel, Esq., in a very solemn and pathetic voice sung a funeral dirge. Major David G. Hackney as usual officiated as Grand Marshal on the occasion in a satisfactory manner.

Although the weather was intensely warm, the attendance of relatives from abroad and citizens generally was unusually large and deeply sympathetic.

Nelliston.

On Tuesday, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nellis showed symptoms of congestion of the brain and failed rapidly until early Thursday morning when its spirit passed from this to "That better land on high," where it will ever be blessed with peace and happiness. She was a bright and active child, and although but two years of age, she succeeded in winning the love of all who saw her. Mr. and Mrs. Nellis command the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

Sprout Brook.

Miss Ida Lewis, of Salt Springville, died Monday after a rather short and severe illness of congestion of the brain. Her funeral occured Tuesday, P. M. at 2 o'clock, at the M. E. church of that place. Mr. Chapman officiated.

Vicinity Notes.

Nellie Donahue, at Utica, jilted by her sweetheart, drowned herself in the canal.

Hugo Burchmann of Amsterdam, aged 17, was drowned, Sunday, while bathing in the Schoharie creek at Mill Point. He had been in this country but two years.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, unknown date in January 1882

St.Johnsville.

Benjamin Booth, a soldier of the war 1812, died on Wednesday last, aged 87 years. His remains were buried from the M. E. church on Sunday.

Sprout Brook.

The remains of James Farquharson were taken up last week and placed in the Ames cemetery; where a neat monument will be erected to his memory.

The announcement last week of the death of Miss Hannah Fox, of Milford, formerly of this place, was received with much sadness. Miss Fox had won a large circle of friends here who deeply sympathize with the bereaved father.

Canajoharie and Vicinity.

Rev. Geo. W. Brown, of Fort Plain, officiated at the funeral of Freddie Diefendorf in this village on Thursday of last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bullock mourn the loss of a daughter by death.

11/17/15   from the Utica Daily Observer, Monday, November 18, 1889, page 5

Miles Kavenaugh, one of the oldest and most highly-respected citizens of Amsterdam, died about noon Saturday of heart disease. He held the office of Trustee of St. Mary's Catholic Church for 33 years. He was a staunch, unwavering Democrat, and held a high place in the councils of his party. At the time of his death he was Sewer Commissioner. His estate is valued at $75,000. He leaves a widow. one daughter and one son. He was 70 years of age.

11/17/15   from the Niagara County News, Youngstown, NY, 21 Oct 1881

While Peter Smith, of Palatine Bridge, was driving across the Central tracks at Fonda, he was struck by a train and instantly killed. The wagon was converted into kindling wood.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, N.Y., Sept. 9, 1881

WILSON - In this village, Sept. 7th, 1881, Mary Ann Wilson, sister of Mrs. A. D. Van Camp, aged fifty-five years.

Funeral at the Church of the Messiah tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

KENNELY - At Palatine Bridge, Sept. 5, Anna, oldest daughter of Edward and Maria G. Kennely, aged 18 years, 6 months and 5 days.

FISK - At Creston, Ill., Aug. 29th, Anna M. Fisk, daughter of Mrs. John K. Wohlgemuth, aged 24 years, 8 motns and 5 days.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, June 17, 1881

BELL - In Fultonville on the June 10th, 1881, Miss Nellie Maria Bell, aged 65 years.

DELL - In Minden, N.Y., June 10th, 1881, Hone Dell, aged 25 yrs, 7 mos, and 2 days.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, July 1, 1881

MRS. CATHERINE ETTOR

Died at New York, on Tuesday June 21, of pneumonia, Mrs. Catherine Fisher, wife of Mr. Jacob Ettor, aged 72 years and 2 months. Her funeral was attended on Friday P. M., in the Reformed church of this village, Rev. Dr. Wortman officiating, with the church choir. Mrs. Ettor will be remembered by the readers of the Register, when informed, that her first husband was Christian Swarts, a respected citizen of Nelliston, who died there after a long residence, a dozen or more years ago. A few years later Mrs. Swarts married again, and removed to New York. She is remembered as an amiable and kind hearted woman and an affectionate wife and mother. She had several children, and one of her daughters became the wife of Daniel Dahlen; but her children, except her son George Swarts (now of Nelliston) have all gone to that bourne whence none return. Mrs. Ettor retained her young look, even in death, to a remarkable degree. It is pleasant to look back upon the life of a good and virtuous mother, and embalm her memory in the heart's best affections of the living. We remember one of her daughters who died in her teens, who was then a member of the German Lutheran church choir, and who was sincerely mourned by her young associates. But the family are now, with the exception named, reunited in that better home - "Where the wicked crave from troubling and the weary are at rest."

IRVING HESS

Irving Hess was born in Hallsville, April 10, 1846, and died of consumption, in Fort Plain, June 21, 1881.

He came to Fort Plain in 1864, engaging his services as clerk in the store of O. O. Austin, with whom he remained some three or four years, when he left Mr. Austin to sell goods in the new store of his uncle and brother, W. G. Diefendorf and James Hess. He remained with this firm during their continuance in business, and then returned to the employ of Mr. Austin, remaining with him one year, when he started the business in which he continued until his health failed, when he disposed of his trade and stock to the present proprietor W. E. Diefendorf. He was in business on his own responsibility about ten years.

On January 24, 1868, he was married to Miss Catharine Young, who, with a little daughter of six years, remains to mourn his loss. He was connected and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in the winter of 1866, during the pastorate of Rev. B. F. Hawley, D. D., now of Saratoga Springs. Mr. Hess was class leader or S. S. superintendent most of the time during his christian life.

The funeral was from the auditorium of the new M. E. church, where a sermon of great excellence was preached to a large and appreciative congregation, by his former pastor Rev. Dr. Hawley. [next paragraph goes on about he was a man of integrity and fine character]

As might be expected his death was triumphant. In his last moments he pointed toward that "undiscovered country" and exclaimed: "It is all bright over there." I think it is not too much to say that he was a fair example for our young men to follow. The widow and fatherless little one are already committed to the hands of our covenant keeping God. May writer and reader meet the loved departed on the ever-green shore.

L.E. M.
Fort Plain, June 29, 1881.

DIED

WHYLAND - In Danube, June 23, 1881, Maude May, only daughter of Charles and Alice Whyland, aged 9 months.

GARLOCK - In Danube, June 26, 1881, Mrs. Christina Garlock, aged 88 yeares and 2 months.

CASLER - At Hallsville, June 25, 1881, Jacob N. Casler, aged 24 years.

FILE - At Monroe, Ogle Co., Ill., after an illness of five days, Joshua File (formerly of Ames,) aged 67 years, 9 months and 16 days.

KLOCK - At St. Johnsville, June 18th, Jonas Klock, aged 79 years.

STARIN - In New York City, June 23d, Thomas Starin (formerly of Fultonville,) aged 57 years.

EDWARDS - In Glen, June 25th, of inflammation of the bowels, William M. Edwards, in the 65th year of his age.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, unknown date in late May 1881

Rockwood.

Died in Rockwood, May 18, Mary Ann Dennis. Relict of the late Eli Dennis. - In the sixty-fifth year of her age. Genial in her department and generous in her nature, her friends were numerous, especially the poor who will greatly miss hser cheerful benediction. The deepest sympathy is felt for the afflicted family.

Sudden Death.

Ephraim B. Spraker, who at one time resided in this village, died suddenly at his home at Mapletown last Thursday. He arose on Wednesday morning and ate his breakfast as usual. Immediately after in passing out of the house he staggered and would have fallen had he not been supported by his daughter. He was carried to his bed and remained unconscious until Thursday morning, when he expired. Mr. Spraker was sixty years of age and leaves a widow and several children. The cause of his death is supposed to have been paralysis.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, unknown date in early February 1882

Death of Daniel Smith.

Mr. Daniel Smith, long a worthy and respected citizen of Palatine, died at his home in Nelliston, on Friday the 20th ult., in the 79th year of his age. His father, Gilead Smith of Saratoga county, having there married Eleanor Disbro, removed to the town of Salisbury, Herkimer county, where the subject of this notice was born. He had one brother and two half brothers and two sisters, all of whom he has now joined in the spirit land. When grown to manhood, Daniel Smith married Miss Delight, a daughter of Simeon Ives, of the neighboring town of Norway, and continued to reside in Herkimer county until 1839, when he went upon the celebrated Col. Wagner farm, situated on the Mohawk Turnpike in the town of Palatine, where he soon ranked with the most successful dairymen in the valley. After leasing the farm for ten years, his industry and perseverance enabled him to purchase it. Having erected a nice mansion near the R.R. Depot at Nelliston, he went thither to reside in 1865, leaving J. Harvey Smith, Esq., the oldest of his two sons in charge of the farm.

Of this farm I may digress to say, that it is one of the best farms ins the valley, gently sloping with its broad flats southward to the river. The stone part of the dwelling was probably erected 130 or 40 years ago by the Wagner family, and before the French war; there having been at that period, a chain of stone dwellings erected along the valley early after the settlement of the country, the better to protect the settlers from the incursions of Canadian white and Indian foes. The old Van Alstine house at Canajoharie, and the Frey and Ehle dwellings yet standing in Palatine were of this class, and there is another perhaps a mile below St. Johnsville, occupied by John Klock, in the Revolution. These buildings should all be preserved by the greatest care. The Frey place was, and probably they all were fortified in the French war; and certainly the Wagner house was in the Revolution. The oldest living representative of this respectable and wide spread Wagner family, whose ancestry dates back to this old house, is my antiquarian friend Hon. Peter J. Wagner, of this village, who was born in 1795, and is now verging upon his 87th birth day; and the most successful one as distinguished by wealth and worldly honors, was the late Senator Webster Wagner, whose tragic fate just at this time the whole valley mourns.

Mr. Smith, the subject of this notice, in his pure and unostentatious life never brought a stain upon the good repute of the old home of his manhood; which, as the writer well knows, has witnessed the frequent gathering of numerous, hospitably entertained guests. Mr. Smith and his family have ever ranked with the best, most social, hospitable and friendly families of the valley, always with the latch-string out, and often with a sumptuous dinner behind it. Although not professing religion, he was constant in attendance upon Divine worship, living an exemplary life; and has no doubt gone to that reward that awaits all who endeavor to square their lives by the GOLDEN RULE. The sympathies of a large circle of relatives and friends are now with Mrs. Smith and her two sons. The deceased was buried from his residence on Thursday the 26 ult., Rev. Dr. Wortman assisted by Rev. Mr. Brown officiating. Mr. Smith had selected as a text for the occasion the last verse of the 17th Psalm - "As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness." He also made a selection of four pall-bearers. Peace to thy memory old friend, whom I hope to meet where it is believed, friendships will never end.
February 1, 1882. J.R.S.

A Card.
Mrs. John Kollner expresses her thanks to her neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance during her recent bereavement.

Canajoharie and Vicinity.

Diphtheria still continues its ravages here.

Miss Katie Getman, aged seventeen, daughter of Washington Getman, died suddenly on Tuesday. She was taken suddenly with diphtheria while residing with her sister Mrs. Alida Diefendorf, whose only son, Freddie, died recently of the same disease.

Vicinity Notes.

Peter Loucks, the rich Fonda recluse, who died last week, excelled in making violins, and a number found among his effects are of very high value. When Remenyi was through here he examined one of Loucks' instruments and gave a flattering opinion of its merits.

11/17/15   from The Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, unknown date in January 1881

Andrew A. Dillenbeck, of Stone Arabia, died yesterday. He was quite aged.

Little Mamie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Gregory died New Year's morning after an illness of a couple of weeks. She was a bright little blossom and won the hearts of all who knew her. It is seldom that the death of a little child causes such general grief as her's did. The most profound sympathy is extended by a large circle of friends to Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and the family. Two of the other children, who have also been quite ill, are, we are glad to state, improving.

Fordsbush.

Mr. Jacob Baum, who has been ill for quite a long time, died at his residence in this place on Thursday evening last, and was buried from the Lutheran church on Sunday. Deceased was over eighty years of age, and leaves one child. He was much respected by all who knew him. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. H. Weber, Lutheran, and Rev. E. W. Fuller, Universalist.

Vicnity Notes.

Nicholas P. Van Vranken, a well-known citizen of Schenectady, died in his chair on Monday.

Local Record 1880

NOTE: these notices were listed in a round-up of news events for the previous year 1880.

JANUARY
5 - Laura Kilts died at Stone Arabia
15 - Mrs. F. F. Kingsbury, of St. Johnsville died
16 - Mrs. Benjamin Shults died at Stone Arabia
25- Leonard Fyant died
28 - Norman Sholl died in Nelliston

FEBRUARY
3 - Mrs. Henry V. Borst died
6 - Conrad L. Fredey of Root died suddenly
14 - James W. Cronkhite died at Little Falls
19 - Abel L. Cook, a student, died at the Institute
24 - Mrs. John Stafford died at Palatine Bridge
28 - John P. Babcock, a former Fort Plainer, died at Palatka, Fa. (sic; Fla.)
29 - Maria Yerdon, of the town of Canajoharie, died

MARCH
6 - Little daughter of Henry G. Martin died
11 - Henry Brineman committed suicide by shooting
13 - John Burns Died at Epharath
Irvin Wormuth died at Freysbush
Mrs. Mary E. Griffing burned to death at Norwich
24 - Margaret Waufle died
25 - Josephine Cornue died in Palatine
26 - Good Friday. Mrs. Alonzo Waterman died at Nelliston
Mrs. Josiah Crane died at Mindenville
Mrs. Hiram Ehle died at Canajoharie

APRIL
6 - Mrs. Charles B. Freeman died at Fultonville
10 - John Nestell died
Elizabeth Countryman, of Fordsbush, died
11 - Margaret Horning, of Fonda, aged 96, died
13 - Miss Minnie Fox, of Palatine, died
Mrs. Elizabeth Conkling, of Fordsbush, died
16 - Mrs. Cornelius Beekman died
18 - Mrs. Richard Winnie, of Glen, died
21 - Mrs. Fink died at Stone Arabia
23 - Albert C. Smith, of Canajoharie died

MAY
1 - Peter I. Keller, of Nelliston, died
Henry I. Wiles died
William H. Keller, of Mindenville, died
2 - Uriah Getman, of Stone Arabia, died
7 - Mrs. Peter B. Moyer, of Freysbush, died
8 - Lucina Suits died
16 - Alvin A. Dunckel died
19 - Mrs. Jacob C. Nellis died
20 - Richard Body died
23 - Charles H. Quackenbush died at Fultonville
26 - John Lambert, Jr., of Brookman's Corners died
Hannah Van Buren died at Canajoharie

JUNE
10 - Christina Saltsman died in Minden
13 - Edward Smith, of this town, died
17 - Mrs. Elizabeth Van Deusen died
24 - Frederick Howard, of Lasselsville, killed by the cars near Little Falls
25 - Mary Ann Degnan, a little daughter of the captain of a canal boat fatally burned on board the boat at Mindenville
30 - Mrs. Anna Campbell thrown from a wagon and killed on the gravel road near this village

JULY
4 - Uriah Graves committed suicide at Freysbush
24 - Mrs. Cora H. La Clair died

AUGUST
6 - Horace Shipman died at Waverly, N. Y.
11 - George L. Dygert died
19 - Mrs. Anna Morrell died
23 - David W. Lipe died

SEPTEMBER
2 - Nelson Ehle died
Andrew Lighthart, of St. Johnsville, died
Lucinda Cress died at Salt Springville
15 - Abram I. Wagner died near Fordsbush
23 - Alvin Geesler died

OCTOBER
1 - Reinterment of the remains of Isaac Paris, of Paris, Oneida county
4 - Lawrence Marcellus, of Palatine, died
14 - David Van Deusen died
John Worline died
Mary Myres died in Palatine
17 - Henry Nellis, of Palatine, died
27 - Jennie Coursen died

NOVEMBER
1 - John A. Flint died
17 - Rev. John Eisenlord died
18 - Jeremiah Nestle, of Palatine, died
24 - Mary Manning died at Freysbush
25 - Mrs. Stephen Whitlock died at Ephratah

DECEMBER
5 - Davis W. Bates died at Cherry Valley
7 - Willard L. Pike died at St. Johnsville
8 - Mrs. Jonas Diefendorf died
12 - Sophia Matthias died in this town
17 - John Davy, of Fordsbush, died
18 - Jacob Sneck died
21 - Mrs. Margaret Nestell died
Mrs. Theodore Funke died
23 - Judson Lettis shot by Charles Hemstreet at Lyker's Corners
24 - Judson Lettis died from effects of shooting at Lyker's Corners
26 - Mrs. Henry Garlock died near Buel

This large group of obituaries was transcribed and contributed by Karen Dau. All individuals had an association with the Universalist Church.

FRANK W. BAUDER

Fort Plain- Frank W. Bauder, 72, prominent business man and lifelong resident of this section, died July 5, 1939 at his home in West St. Death was caused by a heart attack.

Mr. Bauder was born at Frey's Bush, Town of Minden, a son of John G. and Eliza Zoller Bauder. For many years he was president of the Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Fort Plain, which closed in August, 1931.

For a number of years Mr. Bauder conducted a stock farm at Frey's Bush and moved to Fort Plain 10 years ago, where he was interested in the creamery business for some time. He was a member of Fort Plain Universalist Church, Masonic Lodge and Frey's Bush Grange. He was also president and a director of Mohawk Valley Farmers Fire Insurance Company and a director of Farmers Fire Insurance Company of the Town of Minden.

Besides his widow [Meeta E. Devoe] he leaves a son Harry [D.], Canajoharie, and a daughter, Mrs. [Edna Mae] Deforest White of Sprout Brook.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from his home, the Rev. William A. Haney, Universalist Church pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. William Hammerley, pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Thu. 6 Jul 1939

MRS. HARRY BAUDER

Fort Plain- Mrs. Marjorie Walrath Bauder, 68, wife of Harry D. Bauder, 20 West St., died Feb. 5, 1959 in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, where she had been a patient for about a week.

She was born Oct. 30, 1890, in Frey's Bush Section, Town of Minden, daughter of Emory and Lydia Iffland Walrath.

Mrs. Walrath was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, its Chapin Club, and Fort Plain Chapter, DAR.

She graduated from Fort Plain High School and Oswego State Teachers College. She taught for a number of years and always lived in this area.

Surviving, besides her husband, are a brother, Mayor William E. Walrath, Canajoharie, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2:30 Sunday from the Gray Funeral Home, Willett St., with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery in the spring.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 6 Feb 1959

GEORGE BELLINGER

Danube Falls- George P. Bellinger, 73, a lifelong resident of the Town of Danube, and one of its best known citizens, died July 15, 1940 a the local hospital.

He was born Feb. 21, 1867, on a farm on the Bellinger road, between Davy's Corners and Newville on which he spent his entire life.

He was a son of James and Catharine Russ Bellinger. He attended the district schools and Clinton Liberal Institute, Fort Plain.

He had been a farmer all his life, was twice elected supervisor from the Town of Danube on the Democratic ticket.

He was a member of the Universalist Church at Fords Bush, and after that church closed attended services in Fort Plain. He was a member of Nowadaga Lodge, Newville.

He married Miss Grace Johnson on Sept. 9, 1891. Miss Johnson's father, Sanford Johnson, was [?] one of Danube's Democratic political leaders.

There survive his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Leland Snyder, Dingman's Corners, and Mrs. [?] VanAllen, Indian Castle; one brother, Leland S. Bellinger, at home; six grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Bauder, Fort Plain.

The funeral will be held at 2 this afternoon from the home, the Rev. William B. Haney, pastor of Fort Plain Universalist Church, officiating. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Fords Bush.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 18 Jul 1940

JOHN W. BRANDOW PASSES

A feeling of sorrow pervades Van Hornesville, for one of its best known and best loved residents, in the person of John Wordon Brandow, has joined the silent majority. His death occurred Thursday, Jan. 30, at the home of his only son, Ralph, in Herkimer. Mr. Brandow was ailing in health early in the Winter, and he decided to go to the home of his son to spend the remainder of the Winter. He was able to be about the son's home and entered into the social activities of the household even as late as Wednesday night. Thursday morning he said he felt fairly well, but while the son was absent from the father's room for a few minutes the venerable man passed away. His death was characteristic of his life - peaceful and with perfect resignation to the Divine order.

Mr. Brandow was born on the Brandow homestead farm in the town of Springfield, south of Van Hornesville, in 1842 and was therefore in his 85th year. His parents were the late John W. and Catherine Conine Brandow. He remained on the farm until he reached the age of young manhood and then took up his residence in Jordanville, where he was engaged in business for many years. Over 15 years ago he went to Van Hornesville to make his home with his sister, Mrs. Ida Young, and to take the active management of the properties of his distinguished nephew, Hon. Owen D. Young, to whom he was indeed the beloved Uncle John, with all the depth of affection and loving kinship that the term implies. Between the two there was that feeling of confidence and reliance on each other's judgment that was most beautiful and wholesome. Mr. Brandow acted as Mr. Young's representative in Van Hornesville in the work of building the new school and all the past Summer acted in the same capacity in the construction of the teachers' home. It was with much reluctance that Mr. Brandow was compelled to relinquish the work a few weeks ago on account of his health.

In 1867 deceased married Maria Van Horne, a member of an old family closely identified with the history of that section. She died in 1915, and there survive the son named, two daughters, Mrs. Lena Loveland of Herkimer and Mrs. W. I. Taber of Utica; two grandchildren, John Worden Ellwood of New York and Miss Fernabelle Brandow, a teacher in the Saugerties, N. Y. high school; one sister, Mrs. Ida Young, and two brothers, Alfred of Van Hornesville and Leroy of Fort Plain.

A prayer service was held at the son [sic] at 10:30 Saturday, and the body taken to Van Hornesville for the funeral in the afternoon at the Methodist Church, Rev. W. H. Skeels of the Universalist Church at Herkimer officiating and burial was made in the Van Hornesville Cemetery.

Richfield Springs Mercury, Richfield Springs NY, Thu. 6 Feb 1930

MISS LINDA BROWN

Fort Plain- Miss Linda Brown, 71, died Oct. 16, 1939 at her home on Clyde St.

Miss Brown was born in Fort Plain, daughter of A. Menzo and Almira Firman Brown, and had spent her entire life here. She was a member of Otsquago Chapter, OES and the Fort Plain Universalist Church.

Survivors are one brother, Jessie A. Brown, Fort Plain, and a nephew, Bernard Brown, Little Falls.

There will be a prayer service at the home at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday and the funeral from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2, the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Tue. 17 Oct 1939

MRS. EFFIE V. CAMPBELL

Fort Plain- Mrs. Effie V. Campbell, 94, widow of Joseph Campbell, died yesterday in a Utica hospital.

She was born in Brier Hill, daughter of Stewart and Mary Clark Ackerman. Mrs. Campbell was a member of the Little Falls Universalist Church.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Fettinger, Sprakers, and two sons, Douglas Campbell, Johnstown, and Donald Campbell, Salt Springville.

The private funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalistic [sic] Church of the Messiah [in Fort Plain] officiating. Burial will be in Springfield Center Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 28 Jan 1966

BERT H. COOPER

Fort Plain- Bert H. Cooper, 80, died Feb. 7, 1954, in the home of Ray Goodbread, Town of Palatine.

Mr. Cooper was born Nov. 4, 1873, in Cortland County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Cooper. He was a member of Fort Plain Universalist Church. His wife, Goldie Latimore [Latimer] Cooper, died in April, 1940.

He leaves two step-sons, Van W. Manzer of Florida, and Frank H. Manzer. Lake George; one daughter, Mrs. Zetta M. Snyder, Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyman Achenbach of the Universalist Church officiating. The body will be placed in the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel vault for burial in Fort Plain Cemetery in the Spring.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 8 Feb 1954

MRS. BERT COOPER

Fort Plain- Mrs. Bert [Goldie] Cooper, 67, of the Wagners Hollow section of the Town of Palatine, died Apr. 30, 1941 in Amsterdam City Hospital after an operation.

Mrs. Cooper was born in Liverpool, the daughter of Moses and Alma Tiffany Lattimore [Latimer].

Surviving are her [second] husband; two sons, Van W. [Manzer], Tampa, Fla., and Frank H. [Manzer], Lake George; a daughter, Mrs. Zetta M. Snyder, Syracuse, and a sister, Mrs. H. L. [Hope] Gordon, Syracuse.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel by the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Universalist Church. Interment will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Thu. 1 May 1941

MRS. IDA CORNUE

Fort Plain- Mrs. Ida M. Cornue, widow of Sidney Cornue, 83, died in her home in Division St., on Sept. 22, 1940.

She was born Nov. 13, 1856 in Fort Plain, daughter of Francis and Nancy Hawn Ehle, and had lived her entire life here. She was a member of Fort Plain Universalist Church.

Surviving are one son, Guy Stone, Fort Plain; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be from the home at 2 tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 24 Sep 1940

FORT PLAIN

MISS MARTHA CORNUE DEAD

Miss Martha Cornue, aged 18 years, died Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Cornue, in this village. She had been in poor health for the past two years and had been confined to her home for several months. Miss Cornue was well known and was held in high esteem by all who knew her, and a host of friends will deeply regret her death. She was a member of the local Universalist Church and attended the Fort Plain High School until ill health obliged her to relinquish her subjects. She was born in Fort Plain and had always lived here. Besides her parents the deceased is survived by two half brothers, Guy M. Stone and George Cornue, both of this village. A prayer service will be held from the late home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the funeral services will be held from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, D.D., pastor of the local Universalist church, officiating. The remains will be placed in the chapel vault and interment will be made later in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 8 Feb 1918

FORT PLAIN MAN SUFFERS ATTACK; PASSES ON TRAIN

Daniel Dahlen Dead When Taken From Train at Fonda

COMMITTEEMAN IN PALATINE

Deceased Played With and Later Managed the Village Nine

Fort Plain, June 8.- Daniel Dahlen, 51, died suddenly on a New York Central train this morning, between Fort Plain and Fonda, from an attack of acute indigestion. He was found dead when taken from the train at Fonda. Mr. Dahlen was on his way to Amsterdam, where he was employed as clerk in the New York Central freight office. Before taking the Amsterdam position, he held similar positions in the freight offices of the New York Central and West Shore in Fort Plain.

Dr. Bouton of Fultonville gave a verdict of death as stated above. Mr. Dahlen complained of a severe headache while at the local station before boarding the train. In politics, he was a Republican and was one of the committeemen for the town of Palatine. He was also connected with the Nelliston fire department and was actively interested in baseball in this section, being a player and later manager of the Fort Plain baseball team.

He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Daniel Dahien was born in Nelliston, November 4, 1880, son of Daniel and Rosina Shellhorn Dahlen. He spent his entire life in this section and enjoyed a number of friends. He was a member of the Fort Plain Universalist Church.

The survivors are his wife, whose maiden name was Clara Smith; one son, Douglas Dahlen of Nelliston; two brothers, William Dahlen of Brooklyn, former National League Baseball player, and Harry Dahlen, Amsterdam.

The funeral services, will be private and will be held from the home Saturday at 1 p. m., D.S.T., Rev. Rufus H. Dix. pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 9 Jun 1932

DOUGLAS DAVIS

Fort Plain- Douglas Ayres Davis, 89, a native of this village, died Sunday in an Albany nursing home.

He was the oldest member of the Fort Plain Masonic Lodge, joining in 1905. For many years he was employed by the Railway Express Agency, retiring in 1948. Mr. Davis attended the Universalist Church.

He leaves his wife, the former Mabel Brookman, Albany; four sons, Frank B., Albany; Paul D., Northampton, Mass.; George W., Montpelier, Vt., and Charles R., Maderia Beach, Fla., and a daughter Miss Alice Norma Davis, Northampton, Mass.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home here with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Fort Plain Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Masonic services will be at 8 tonight.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Wed. 27 Aug 1963

JASON DAVIS

Fort Plain- Jason Davis, 93, of 46 Webster St., died yesterday in the home of his sister, Mrs. Anna Walker, Waterloo.

He was born in the Town of Root and had lived here for more than 75 years. He was employed in various retail establishments. He retired from the Scholette Furniture Store in 1946.

He married Nellie Kinaman in 1898. She died in 1960.

Mr. Davis was a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Exempt Firemen's Association.

Besides Mrs. Walker he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Harold Smith, Fort Plain; two sons, Claude, Palatine Bridge, and Ralph of Long Island City.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 28 Jun 1965

MRS. JASON DAVIS

Fort Plain- Mrs. Nellie Davis, 83, wife of Jason Davis, died yesterday in her home in 64 Webster St., after a long illness.

She was born Feb. 26, 1877 in Fort Plain, the daughter of Augustus and Ann Coaman Kinaman. She was a member of the Universalist Church.

On June 8, 1908, she was married to Mr. Davis.

Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Harold Smith, Fort Plain; two sons, Ralph Davis, Long Island City, and Claude Davis, Fort Plain; a sister, Mrs. Edward Schrell, Fort Plain, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 Saturday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 3 Nov 1960

FENTON G. DIEFENDORF, FORT PLAIN, IS DEAD

Fort Plain, March 22- Fenton G. Diefendorf, 61, well known business man of Fort Plain, died Saturday afternoon at his home, Mohawk Street, after an illness of 10 days from pneumonia. Mr. Diefendorf was the senior member of the firm of F. G. Diefendorf & Son, booksellers and stationers of this village. He was a member of Fort Plain Masonic Lodge (433?), of which he was the marshal.

Mr. Diefendorf started his business career in the store of his brother, Willis E. Diefendorf, at Canajoharie, where he was manager for a number of years. About 25 years ago he, in connection with the late Theodore S. Waters, purchased the bookstore of his brother in this village. The partnership continued until the death of Mr. Waters about (15?) years ago, when Mr. Diefendorf took his son, Victor Z. Diefendorf, as partner. He was of a pleasant disposition and enjoyed a large friendship. He took an active interest in the things pertaining to the betterment of his village and by his death the business interests lose a valued member.

He was a son of the late Ephraim and Mary Lake Diefendorf, and was born in Fort Plain July (19?), 1869. He always lived here.

The survivors are his wife [born Florence M. Zoller], one son, Victor Z. Diefendorf, two grandsons, one brother, Willis E. Diefendorf, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Platner, all of Fort Plain; a nephew, Dr. Leon W. Platner, Utica.

The funeral will be held Tuesday from his late home, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Rufus H. Dix, pastor of the Fort Plain Universalist Church, officiating. The burial will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 23 Mar 1931

MRS. FENTON G. DIEENDORF

Fort Plain- Mrs. Florence Zoller Diefendorf, 69, widow of Fenton G. Diefendorf, died June 12, 1941 in Memorial Hospital, Utica, where she had been a patient for a few weeks.

She was born in the Brookman's Corners section of this town, the daughter of William and Juliette Dillenback Zoller, and spent her entire life here.

She was married in 1881. Mr. Diefendorf died several years ago [on 21 Mar 1931]. Mrs. Diefendorf was a musician. She was graduated from the Clinton Liberal Institute, Fort Plain. She was a member of Fort Plain Chapter, DAR, of which organization she has been pianist for years; Otsquago Chapter, OES, for which she has been organist for many years, and the Universalist Church. She had been organist of the Methodist Church for 30 years.

Surviving are a son, Victor Z. Diefendorf, three grandsons, and several cousins, all of Fort Plain.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 31 Jun 1941

WILL BE MISSED AT FORT PLAIN

Death of Mrs. William Dillenback Removes
Descendant of Old Family of Town

Fort Plain, July 23- Mrs. William Dillenback, a well-known and estimable woman of this village, died at her home this morning. The deceased was the wife of former County Superintendent of the Poor William Dillenback of this village. She had been in poor health for a long time. She was a native of the town of Minden, and her whole life had been passed in this town. Deceased was 57 years of age, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Brookman. She was connected by birth and marriage with one of the oldest families in this town. Mrs. Dillenback was beloved by family and friends, and she will be greatly missed. She was a member of the Universalist Church of this village. She is survived by her husband; four sons, Eugene of Brookman's Corners, Grant, Sherman and Rufus of this village; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Young of Albany and Mrs. William Hudson of this town; two brothers, John and Edward Brookman [unreadable] and two sisters, Mrs. Solomon Dillenback and Mrs. Frank E. Hufnail. The funeral will be held from her home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. Elmer Gilchrist, pastor of the Universalist Church of this village, officiating.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 24 Jul 1914

MRS. ELIZA DUESLER

Dolgeville- Mrs. Eliza Duesler, 74, Van Buren St., died Saturday in Little Falls Hospital from complications.

Mrs. Duesler, widow of Harvey Duesler, had lived alone since the death of her husband in 1932. She attended the Universalist Church. She leaves a sister, Mrs. DeWitt Ward, Dolgeville.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the home. The Rev. C. A. Moulton, pastor of the Universalist Church, will officiate and burial will be in Dolgeville Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 20 Dec 1937

CHARLES E. EHLE

Fort Plain, Oct. 3- Charles E. Ehle, 82, died Sunday at his home, Upper Main Street, after an illness of one week with heart trouble.

He was born in the town of Minden, April 16, 1850, a son of Chauncey and Nancy Hawn Ehle. He was married to Mary Getman 58 years ago. For 50 years Mr. Ehle had been a resident of Fort Plain. In practice he was a Democrat and had served as town clerk of this town. For several years he was the manager of the Charles Maylander variety store here. Mr. Ehle was a member of Mohawk Valley Lodge No. (??), Knights of Pythias, of Fort Plain, and the Fort Plain Universalist Church.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Leroy Ehle; a grandson, Victor Ehle; one sister, Mrs. Sidney [Ida M.] Cornue, all of Fort Plain.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the home and at 2:30 from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel, Rev. Rufus H. Dix, pastor of the Fort Plain Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 4 Oct 1932

MRS. LEROY EHLE

Fort Plain- Hattie Sparks Ehle, 56, wife of LeRoy Ehle, died at 2 a.m. Sunday in St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, after an operation last Monday morning.

Mrs. Ehle was born in Fort Plain Oct. 10, 1877, the daughter of Josiah and Ellen Wheaton Sparks, and had lived here all her life. She was a member of the Fort Plain Universalist Church and Mohawk Valley Pythian Sisters.

She leaves her husband, LeRoy Ehle; one son, Victor Ehle, Fort Plain; four brothers, Clarence Sparks, Nelliston, Walter Sparks, Palatine, DeWitt and Ernest Sparks, Fort Plain; three sisters, Mrs. Guy [Grace] Stone and Miss Clara Sparks, Fort Plain, and Mrs. Henry Benton, Canajoharie; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held from the home on Main Street Wednesday and 2 p.m.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 6 Mar 1934

CARL ERHARDT

Fort Plain- Carl Erhardt, 69, life resident of this area, died yesterday in his home at 51 Reid St., after a heart attack.

He was employed by the Beechnut Life Savers Company for 14 years prior to his retirement in 1956. Prior to that he was employed 25 years by the Bailey Knitting Company and for 17 years by the Gilbert Knitting Co. He was born Dec. 14, 1891 in Fort Plain, son of Henry and Catherine Wherle Erhardt. He attended the Universalist Church of the Messiah.

On Sept. 10, 1913 he married Laura Cole. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Paul; a granddaughter, Kim Elaine Erhardt; a grandson, Gregory Erhardt, and a brother, Edwin Erhardt, all of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2:30 Thursday from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist minister, officiating. The body will be placed in the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel vault for burial in the spring.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 13 Dec 1960

MISS HELEN FARMER

Miss Helen Farmer, aged 45 years, died yesterday at her home in Nelliston, following an illness of several months. Miss Farmer was well known and had many friends who will regret her death. For several years she followed the occupation of school teacher and held several positions successfully. She later became a stenographer and accountant. She was also interested in the woman suffrage movement, and was among the first 200 women in the State to work for the cause. Besides her mother, with whom she resided, she is survived by one brother, the Rev. Thomas J. Farmer of Auburn, Me., two sisters, Mrs. Irving [Gertrude S.] Casler of Nelliston and Mrs. Earl W. Zimmerman of Syracuse. The funeral will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. H. F. Moulton, pastor of the local Universalist Church, officiating. The burial will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 18 Jul 1919

MRS. MINERVA J. FARMER

Died in Nelliston After Extended Illness

Fort Plain, Nov. 7.- Mrs. Minerva J. Farmer, aged 75 years, died at her home in Nelliston after being in poor health for some time past. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Pealer. She was twice married, her first husband being Hiram Swan, who died within a year after the marriage. She was married in 1871 to Thomas J. Farmer, who died several years ago. Mrs. Farmer had lived in Nelliston all her life and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Irving [Gertrude S.] Casler of Nelliston and Mrs. Earl Zimmerman of Syracuse; one son, the Rev. Thomas J. Farmer of Auburn, Me.; two brothers and one sister, Jerry Pealer, C. Adelbert Pealer and Mrs. Louise Bruggencate, all of Nelliston. The funeral services will be held from the late home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, pastor of the local Universalist Church, and the Rev. Thomas J. Farmer of Auburn, Me., officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 7 Nov 1919

FORT PLAIN

Mrs. Catharine Flint,, aged 75 years, died at the County Home near Fonda, where she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Smith, wife of the County Superintendent of Poor. The deceased was a resident of this town for many years and lived in the Hessville section. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late George F. Hufnail. She later married George Flint. For a couple of years past she had been living at Lykers and went to live with her daughter about two weeks ago. She had many friends who will hear of her death with regret. The survivors are two sons, Frank E. Hufnail of Fort Plain and John Hufnail of this town; one daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Smith, and one sister, Mrs. J. Adam Pickard of this village. The remains will be brought to Fort Plain and the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the home of her son, Frank E. Hufnail. The Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, pastor of the local Universalist church, will be the officiating clergyman. The body will be placed in the vault of the Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel and the interment will later be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Tue. 14 Mar 1916

MISS C. E. GAYLOR

Fort Plain- Miss Cornelia E. Gaylor, 87, long active in church and DAR affairs, died yesterday in her home on Spring St.

She was born in Fort Plain. She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, its Chapin Society, secretary of the Sunday School; a member of the local DAR Chapter and the Saturday Afternoon Study Class.

She was graduated from the Clinton Liberal Institute in this village and also State College for Teachers in Albany.

She taught in area schools and in New York City for many years. She retired in 1935 and returned to her home here.

She leaves six cousins, Mrs. Alfred Vogel, Mrs. Ella Harper, Miss Mildred Vogel, William Vogel, all of Fort Plain; Mrs. Grace Mayo, Lake Worth, Florida; and Mrs. Charles Clark of Buffalo.

The funeral will be at 3 Saturday from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 28 Sep 1961

MRS. REUBEN GEESLER

Was a Native of Springville But Had Resided in This Town Many Years

Fort Plain, July 12.- Mrs. Reuben Geesler, aged 51 years, died yesterday at her home in this village. The deceased had been in poor health for a long time but had been seriously ill for the past month. Death was due to Bright's disease. Mrs. Geesler was born at Salt Springville [unreadable] and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Barney [and Emmeline Keppel] Bort. She had been a resident of this village for many years and was an attendant of the Universalist church. She had many friends who will regret her death. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Elmer Weller of Fort Plain, Mrs. Albert Snyder of Averill Park, and Livingston Bort of Fort Plain. The funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the late home and from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Frank Herbert Moulton, pastor of the local Universalist church, officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sat. 13 Jul 1918

REUBEN GEESLER

Reuben Geesler, Lifelong Resident of Village, Dies at the Age of 70

Fort Plain, July 10- Reuben Geesler, 70, practically a lifelong resident of this town and village, died Monday morning at the County Home in the town of Palatine, after having been in poor health for a long time. The remains were brought to the undertaking rooms of A. G. Swartz and Son in this village.

Mr. Geesler was born in this town and was a son of the late David and Anna Walrath Geesler. For many years he followed the occupation of clerking and was a clerk in the grocery store conducted by the late John P. Grant, where the Stemple & Smith store is now located. Mr. Geesler was well known by the older residents of this place. In politics he was a Republican.

He is survived by two brothers, Jacob Geesler of Fort Plain and William Geesler of Fultonville, and a sister, Mrs. John Roof of Fort Plain. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel, Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 11 Jul 1923

MRS. ESTELLE MAE GREEN

FORT PLAIN- Mrs. Estelle Mae Green, 81, widow of George Green, died Apr. 22, 1950 in Canajoharie Nursing Home. She was born Mar. 23, 1866, in Fort Plain, a daughter of Daniel K. and Mary Elizabeth Roof Peacock. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Plain and a member of the Universalist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John Burns, Little Falls; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Sitterly, Racine, Wis.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be a 2 p.m. tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 24 Apr 1950

MRS. WILLIAM HERGERT

Fort Plain- Mrs. Anna Mae Hergert, 78, wife of William Hergert, died Wednesday in her home, 30 Washington St., after a long illness.

She was born March 30, 1881, in Fort Plain, daughter of Augustus and Anna Cosman Kinaman. She was a life resident of Fort Plain. She was married to Mr. Hergert on Jun 14, 1927. Mrs. Hergert was a member of the First Universalist Church of the Messiah, Fort Plain.

Besides her husband she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Edward Schrell and Mrs. Jason [Nellie] Davis, both of Fort Plain; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 tomorrow from the Swartz Funeral Home, 36 Center St., with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 18 Sep 1959

F. E. HUFNAIL, MILL OFFICIAL, ACTIVE MASON

FORT PLAIN- Frank E. Hufnail Jr., 69, a retired official of the former O'Day Textile Mills, Inc. here and an active Mason, died of a heart attack yesterday while shopping in Amsterdam.

He was born in Fort Plain. He was employed by the former O'Day Textile Mill from 1917 until he, his brother-in-law James Kelly, and Kenneth James purchased the company in 1956. He retired earlier this year.

Mr. Hufnail, who became a Mason in 1919, was appointed sword bearer of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York in 1959. He served the local lodge from 1920-21 as organist, as steward in 1922, and lodge master in 1929. He also was Masonic Club director for the lodge from 1935 and had been its treasurer for 22 years, having been recently re-elected to the post.

His other Masonic affiliations included Hiram Union Chapter, RAM, Canajoharie; Little Falls Commandery; Ziyara Temple of the Shrine, Utica; and the Amsterdam Shrine Club and the Eastern Shrine Club.

He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He was a trustee at the time of his death and a former treasurer.

He leaves two brothers, George, New Providence, N.J., and Edward, Fort Plain, and four sisters, Mrs. Helen Timmerman, Mrs. Mary Seldwood, Mrs. Edythe Kelly and Miss Laura Hufnail, all of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Saturday from the family home, 49 Center St., with the Rev. Raymond Scott officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery next spring.

The Fort Plain F&AM Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the lodge to go to the family home for 8 p.m. services.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 29 Dec 1966

MRS. FRED KELSEY

Fort Plain- Mrs. Carrie Kelsey, 73, this village, widow of Fred Kelsey, died Feb. 23, 1950 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lacek, Dolgeville, following a long illness.

She was born Aug. 27, 1876, in Snells Bush, Town of Manheim, daughter of Nate and Margaret Ann Perry Mosher.

She was a member of Otsquago Chapter, OES, and the Universalist Church. She had been an employee of the Fort Plain Theater for more than 25 years.

She leaves a niece, Mrs. Grace Oakley, New York, and a nephew, Clarence Mosher, Utica.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Monday in Gray Funeral Home here, with the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, Universalist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery in the Spring.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 24 Feb 1950

MISS GRACE E. KELSEY

Fort Plain- Miss Grace E. Kelsey, 60, formerly of Fort Plain, died Feb. 23, 1942, in Peoria, Ill., according to word received here. Born in Fort Plain, she was the daughter of Peter and Helen Ehle Kelsey. She attended Fort Plain school and was graduated from the Clinton Liberal Institute of Fort Plain, and Oswego Normal School.

Miss Kelsey taught for many years in Patachogue, L. I., and New York before retiring in 1936. At that time she went to Peoria to live with a sister, Mrs. Clay Belsley.

She leaves one sister, Mrs. Belsley, and a brother, Frank Kelsey, Camden.

The funeral will be at 3:30 p. m. tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home, the Rev. William A. Haney [pastor of the Universalist Church] officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Wed. 25 Feb 1942

MRS. HELEN EHLE KELSEY DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Fort Plain, Dec. 18- The death of Mrs. Helen Ehle Kelsey occurred Saturday afternoon at her home in Center street, at the age of (62?) years. The illness of the deceased has extended over a period of several years, being a serious trouble of the heart, which terminated in cardiac dropsy, from which she had been a patient sufferer for nearly six weeks. The deceased was a native of Fort Plain, where she had resided during her lifetime. In 1861 she became the wife of Peter Kelsey, whose death occurred a year ago. She was a member of the Universalist Church. She is survived by five children: two sons, Charles H. and Frank E. of this village, and by three daughters, Jennie and Grace, also of Fort Plain, and Mrs. Clay [Minnie Helen] Belsley of Peoria, Ill. The funeral will be held from the house Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. L. J. Richards officiating.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon. 18 Dec 1905

GLEN LUMLEY DIES; VETERAN, PRESSMAN

Fort Plain- Glen E. Lumley, 48, of 16 Abbott St., a veteran of World War II, and pressman and compositor for the Fort Plain Courier-Standard, died yesterday in Little Falls Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. He had suffered a heart attack.

Mr. Lumley saw 32 months of combat service in the South Pacific area during World War II, as a member of the 32nd Infantry Division and 126th Infantry Regiment. He was a staff sergeant in charge of a machine gun squad that saw action in New Guinea and Morotai, Dutch East Indies. He was twice wounded during combat on Layte and Luzon.

He was born Nov. 17, 1911, at Saltspringville, son of LeRoy and Lola Cramer Lumley. He attended Fort Plain High School and was employed by the Fort Plain Free Press until he entered military service.

Mr. Lumley was employed by the Courier-Standard since 1945. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, [and] the Mohawk Valley Post, VFW. He married Erma Sparks on June 29, 1946, in Fort Plain.

Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Susan; his mother, a brother, James E. Lumley, Hudson; a sister, Mrs. Reta Loyche, Schenectady, and three nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 Saturday from the Swartz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist minister, officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the grave by VFW members. Coworkers at the Courier-Standard will serve as bearers.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 13 Oct 1960

JAMES R. MANZER

Fort Plain, March 9.- Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock the funeral of James R. Manzer was held from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel in this village, the Rev. Herbert F. Moulton, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. The interment will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery. The deceased was born in Clarksville, Otsego County, and came to Fort Plain [unfinished sentence]. For some time he has been living at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frances Van Camp, on Reid street. The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Seymour Seeley of Syracuse and Mrs. Frances Van Camp of this village, and four grandchildren, Russell and Robert Van Camp and Mrs. John Hayes, all of Fort Plain; and Miss Dorothy Seeley of Syracuse.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Tue. 9 Mar 1915

MRS. BESSIE MATICE

Fort Plain- Mrs. Bessie Young Matice, 72, widow of Carl D. Matice, died Jan. 3, 1952, in Hillcrest Rest Home, Central Bridge, after an illness of several months. She was born Sept. 8, 1879, in Starkville, a daughter of Dr. John Young and Rhoda Smith Young. She was a member of Otsquago Chapter, OES, of Fort Plain, and the Fort Plain Universalist Church.

Her husband died in March, 1942. Mrs. Matice had lived in Fort Plain 20 years.

Surviving are a son, Ellis, Central Bridge; a sister, Mrs. Lester Johnson, Fort Plain; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The body was brought to the Gray Funeral Home here. The funeral will be there at 2 Sunday with the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 4 Jan 1952

MRS. FRED NEACH

Fort Plain- Mrs. Lucy C. Neach, 74, wife of Fred Neach, Nelliston, died May 24, 1952 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, where she had been a patient for four weeks.

She was born June 27, 1877 in Newport, daughter of James Crossett and Ellen Hawkins Crossett. She was a member of the Universalist Church of Fort Plain.

Surviving is her husband; two daughters, Anna, Nelliston and Mrs. Kenneth Lyke, Gloversville; two sons, Robert, Gloversville and Donald, Fort Plain; two sisters, Miss Anna Crossett and Mrs. Orvetta Waters, both of Datona Beach, Fla.; and a grandson, Roger Neach, Fort Plain.

The body was taken to Gray Funeral Home, Fort Plain, where services will take place at 2 tomorrow afternoon with the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 26 May 1952

FORT PLAIN MAN DIES HERE

David Ostrom Passes Away in Local Hospital, Following Operation

Fort Plain, March 4.- David Ostrom, aged about 61 years, a well known resident of Fort Plain, died Sunday morning at a hospital in Utica. Mr. Ostrom was operated upon Friday, but failed to rally. Mr. Ostrom had been a resident of this village or many years. For years he conducted a tinning establishment, a few years ago selling out to William T. L___Y? by whom he had been employed since. For many years Mr. Ostrom was a sufferer from rheumatism. The remains were brought to this village Sunday afternoon. The deceased was well liked and had many friends who will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by his wife [Sophia Glaessel Ostrom]; three daughters, Mrs. Lewis Birk and Miss Frances Ostrom of this village and Mrs. Waldo W. Brown of Rochester; also one grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. T. H. B. Crane and Mrs. John F. Blood of Amsterdam, and one brother, C. G. Ostrom of Schenectady. A brother of the deceased, Daniel Ostrom, died January ?? at Amsterdam.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 5 Mar 1917

(Notes) Fort Plain, March 5- The funeral of Daniel Ostrom will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel, Rev. Herbert F. Moulton, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. A prayer will be held at the house at 2 o'clock. The remains will be placed in the chapel vault and later interred in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 6 Mar 1917

MRS. SOPHIA OSTROM, NATIVE OF FORT PLAIN

Fort Plain- Mrs. Sophia Ostrom, 95, widow of David Ostrom, died Dec. 2, 1957, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frances Bannan, 1100 Park, Utica. She was born July 1, 1862 in Fort Plain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Glaessel. She had resided in Utica 38 years. At one time she had been employed in the Henry Martin Store, Utica.

Besides Mrs. Bannan, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. Lewis E. Birk, Fort Plain and a granddaughter, Miss Margaret Birk, Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from Gray Funeral Home here, the Rev. James Alcock, Universalist Church of the Messiah pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Wed. 4 Dec 1957

JOHN R. PEACOCK

Fort Plain- John R. Peacock, 69, a World War veteran, died Mar. 29, 1941, in Pine Crest Sanatorium, Herkimer County. He was born in Middle Valley, a son of Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Roof Peacock. He was an actor under the name of Eugene Foxcroft.

In the World War he served with a Red Cross unit in France.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. George [Estelle] Green, Fort Plain; Mrs. Charles Tolliver, New York; and Mrs. Katherine Sitterly, Racine, Wis.; also several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow in the home of his niece, Mrs. Harry Beck, Willett St., and at 3 in the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel by the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Universalist Church. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 31 Mar 1941

MRS. ELMA PRICE

Fort Plain- Mrs. Elma Price, 57, died expectedly [sic] yesterday morning at [unreadable] Hospital, following an operation performed a few days ago.

Mrs. Price had been in the hospital for treatment since Jan. 2. She was born in the Town of Minden, July 21, 1873, daughter of the late James and Kate Casler of this town. She had resided in Fort Plain for (35?) years, and for a number of years was employed as a pastry cook at the New Giant when Delancey M. Wagner was proprietor. Since July 1 of last year she had been employed as a private cook for the family of Superintendent of Public Welfare Ralph E. (Kessler?) of the Montgomery County Home. She was a member of the [unreadable] Woman's Relief Corps of Klock Post, G.A.R. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert W. [Amelia] Van Camp and Mrs. Leland R. Young, and one grandson, Ivan Van Camp, all of Fort Plain.

The body was brought to Fort Plain yesterday afternoon [unreadable] taken to the home on [?] Street. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert W. Van Camp, Reid Street, Friday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Rufus H. Dix, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 14 Jan 1931

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Mrs. Mary Reamon

Fort Plain- Mrs. Mary Ellen Reamon, 76, widow of Charles H. Reamon and a former resident of Fort Plain, died in Mercy Hospital, Watertown, Monday.

She was the mother of the Rev. Ellsworth C. Reamon, pastor of Betts Memorial Universalist Church, Syracuse.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Roof Peacock, and had resided in this village for many years prior to moving to Watertown.

She was married to Mr. Reamon at Fort Plain, Dec. 26, 1882. He died Mar. 4, 1922. Mrs. Reamon was a member of All Souls Universalist Church, Watertown.

She is survived by four children, George W. Reamon of St. Louis, Mo.; the Rev. Mr. Reamon; Miss Freda M. Reamon and Mrs. Howard H. Burke, Watertown, one brother, John Peacock, Salisbury Center; three sisters, Mrs. George Green, Fort Plain; Mrs. William Sitterly, Herkimer; and Mrs. Charles Tolliver, Brooklyn, and six grandchildren.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 30 Sep 1937

MRS. CORRINE REDMAN

Fort Plain- Mrs. Corrine Redman, aged 74, died April 12, 1939 in the Hammond Convalescing Home, Gloversville.

Se was born in Cherry Valley, the daughter of John and Margaret Neach. She was a member of the Universalist Church, Fort Plain, and Pythian Sisters.

She is survived by two brothers, Fred and Frank Neach, both of Nelliston.

There will be a prayer at the home of Fred Neach at 2 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2:30 from the Universalist Church with the Rev. William A. Haney officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Thu. 13 Apr 1939

MRS. ALFA SHUMWAY

Fort Plain- Mrs. Alfa Shumway, 86, widow of Walter F. Shumway, died June 20, 1946 in her home, Mohawk St., following an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Shumway was born in Van Hornesville Oct, 15, 1859, a daughter of Allen and Eliza [Guywitte?] Eckler. She came to Fort Plain with her husband in the 1880's, when Mr. Shumway entered the drug business here. He died Dec. 18, 1940.

Mrs. Shumway was a member of Fort Plain Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Fort Plain Universalist Church.

The only survivors are two nieces and two nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow from her home, with the Rev. Warren B. Lovejoy, pastor of the local Universalist Church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. William A. Haney, a former pastor of the church. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 21 Jun 1946

WALTER SHUMWAY

Fort Plain- Walter F. Shumway, a widely known former druggist of Fort Plain, died Dec. 18, 1940 at his home in Mohawk St., where he had been seriously ill for a [?].

Mr. Shumway suffered a stroke [?] years ago and since that time had been in poor health.

Born in Van Hornesville, he was the son of Joseph H. and Cornelia [?] Shumway. He attended the Van Hornesville rural school and Clinton Liberal Institute. [?] he was associated with his father in the operation of a store in Van Hornesville. In 1856 he entered [?] business in Fort Plain, from which he retired Sept. 10, [?].

He was a member of Fort Plain Chapter, F&AM [and] the Universalist Church, of which he was treasurer many years and superintendent of the Sunday School.

On Sept. (6?), 1880 he married Miss Alfa Eckler of Van Hornesville, who survives with a niece, Mrs. [E. Mercer?] Weiskotten of Utica.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 19 Dec 1940

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MISS ALICE M. SMITH

Fort Plain- Miss Alice M. Smith, 72, retired employee of the Beechnut Packing Company, Canajoharie, died yesterday in the Abel Rest Home, Nelliston, after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 3, 1887, in [the] Town of Danube, daughter of Seward and Mary Fineout Smith. Miss Smith resided in Fort Plain for the past 50 years.

She was a member of the First Universalist Church of the Messiah and its Chapin Club, also of Mohawk Valley 2, Pythian Sisters, all of Fort Plain.

She leaves a sister, Mrs. Moses Leonard, Inlet; a nephew, Richard Heiser, Poland [Oneida County].

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home, Fort Plain, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

The Pythian Sisters will conduct ritualistic services at 8 tomorrow night.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 26 Jun 1960

JOHN C. SMITH

Fort Plain, Jan. 22.- John C. Smith, aged 82 years, died yesterday at his home in this village. Three years ago Mr. Smith sustained a severe fall on an icy sidewalk from which he never fully recovered, and since that time he had been living retired. For the past week he had been confined to his bed, but yesterday morning he seemed exceptionally bright. His wife left the room for a short time and when she returned he had passed away. Mr. Smith was born at Glen in this country [county?], and came here when a little child, and where he has since resided. For many years he was a member of the firm of Smith & Rebell, wagon makers. After the partnership was dissolved he conducted a wagon shop until poor health obliged him to relinquish his labors. He was a member of the Universalist church and had a host of friends who will hear of his death with regret. Mr. Smith is the last of his family, and is survived by his widow. The funeral will be held from the late home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, D.D., pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. The burial will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 22 Jan 1919

MRS. ELLA SNELL

Beloved Woman Is Called by Death

Fort Plain, July 6.- Mrs. Ella Snell, aged 71 years, widow of John O. Snell, died at her home in this village on Thursday following a five days' illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Snell was born here, where she had always lived. Her maiden name was Ella Van Camp and she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Van Camp. The deceased was a member of the Universalist church and Fort Plain Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and while health permitted always took an active interest in the work of these organizations. She was of a pleasant and genial disposition and made friends of all who were thrown in her sphere, and her death will be generally regretted. She is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Finehout, Mahlen Van Camp and Cornelius Van Camp of Fort Plain, and Mrs. Frank G. Bartlett of Cleveland, O. The funeral will be held from the late home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, D.D., pastor of the Universalist Church officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald Dispatch, Utica NY, Sat. 6 Jul 1918

MRS. WALTER STANTON

Fort Plain- Mrs. Florence Stanton, 77, wife of Walter Stanton, 94 Reid St., died Thursday in Herkimer Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Stanton was born in Fort Plain. She was a member of the Universalist Church and its Chapin Club.

She was married to Mr. Stanton in 1910 in Little Falls. He survives.

The funeral will be at 10 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 8 Aug 1964

MRS. TISDALE, FORMER TEACHER

Nelliston- Mrs. Gertrude Farmer Tisdale, 94, a former teacher in Fort Plain and Nelliston schools, died Sunday in Hill Haven Nursing Home, Syracuse.

She was born in Nelliston, daughter of Thomas and Minerva Pealer Farmer. She was twice married, first to Irving O. Casler, of Little Falls, who died in 1929, and to Orin Tisdale of Ottumwa, Iowa, who died in 1938. She had lived in Syracuse since 1938.

Mrs. Tisdale attended Fort Plain schools and Clinton Liberal Institute.

She leaves two nephews, William F. Zimmerman of Syracuse and Allen Farmer of Hempstead, L. I.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 5 Jul 1966

ROBERT W. VAN CAMP

Fort Plain- Robert W. Van Camp, 54, lifelong resident of Fort Plain, died Dec. 21, 1942 in Little Falls Hospital, where he had been a patient five days.

He was born in Fort Plain Oct. (29?), 1888, son of James and Frances Manzer Van Camp. He was a knitting machinist and had been employed in local mills.

Surviving are his wife, the former Amelia Price of Fort Plain; one son, Ivan Van Camp, Norwich; one grandson and one granddaughter, both of Norwich; his mother, Mrs. Frances Van Camp, Fort Plain, and one brother, Wilson Russell Van Camp, Niagara Falls.

The funeral will be held from the home in Reid St., at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Fort Plain Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Tue. 22 Dec 1942

MISS OLA WAGNER

Fort Plain- Miss Ola M. Wagner, 80, died June 20, 1954 at her home, Mohawk St., after a long illness.

She was born Feb. 28, 1874 in the Town of Canajoharie, daughter of Harvey E. and Margaret Ann Garlock Wagner.

She has been a resident of Fort Plain for the past 48 years and was a member of the Fort Plain Universalist Church and Fort Plain Chapter, DAR.

She leaves a sister, Mrs. Lillian W. Hunter, Brooklyn, two nieces, and a nephew.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from her home, the Rev. Lyman Achenbach officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 22 Jun 1954

DEATH REMOVES OLD RESIDENT

Miss Kate A. Wagner, Aged 80, Stricken With Paralysis

Fort Plain- Miss Kate A. Wagner, aged 80 years, died late Saturday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Charles Rouse, on Reid street in this village. About two weeks ago Miss Wagner was stricken with paralysis and she had been in an unconscious condition ever since. She was born and had always resided here. Her parents were James H. Wagner and Katherine Young. Her many friends will sincerely regret her death. She was a devout member of the local Universalist Church. For many years the deceased followed the vocation of school teacher and taught in many districts in this town and vicinity. Besides the relative mentioned she is survived by one niece and two nephews, Mrs. Charles Stregkemper of Cleveland, O., Dewitt W. Geesler of East Syracuse and Lincoln A. Geesler of Cleveland, O. The funeral will be held from the Rouse home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Thomas J. Farmer of Boston, Mass., officiating. The burial will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 7 Aug 1916

FORT PLAIN

MRS. ANNA WALRATH

Mrs. Anna Mae Walrath, 80, died Oct. 10, 1940 at her home on the River Road, this village.

Mrs. Walrath was the widow of Fred R. Walrath, and was born in the Town of Oppenheim, daughter of Charles and Morena Snell Zimmerman. She had spent her entire life in this vicinity.

Surviving are a son, Lester, Fort Plain; two daughters, __? Paris, Fort Plain, and Mrs. Al__? Smith, St. Johnsville; one brother, Asa Zimmerman, Nelliston; and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Vedder and Miss Jennie Zimmerman, both of Nelliston.

The funeral will be held at the home at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow with the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sat. 12 Oct 1940

probably in Ephrata
Ada M., wife of Frederick Paris
Bertha R., wife of Albert Smith

FRED R. WALRATH

Fort Plain, Jan. 8- Fred R. Walrath, a well known and respected farmer of this town, residing on the River Road, died at his home [unreadable] [Friday?] afternoon after having been in poor health for about a year. During the [unreadable] he underwent an operation in hopes of improving his health. He had resided here for the greater part of his life and had many friends who will regret his death. He was 58 years old. Besides his widow [born Anna Mae Zimmerman] the deceased is survived by one son, Lester E. Walrath; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Paris and Miss Bertha Walrath of this town; one brother, Charles Walrath of St. Johnsville; one sister, Mrs. George Zimmerman of this town; also two grandchildren, Ada and George Paris. The funeral will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. H. F. Moulson, D.D., pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sat. 8 Jan 1921

RAY WARD

Canajoharie- Ray Ward, 63, died Dec. 28, 1950 at his home, 92 Reed St., after a long illness.

He was born in the Town of Minden, Jan. 10, 1887, a son of Milton and Ida VanSlyke Ward. He had lived in Canajoharie for 27 years. He was an interior decorator, and a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah in Fort Plain.

Surviving are his wife, Bertha Breze; one brother, Earl Ward, Chittenango; a sister, Mrs. Wifred Beebe, Newville; two nieces and two nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 Sunday from the Lenz Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, Fort Plain, officiating. Burial will be in the West St. Johnsville Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 29 Dec 1950

MRS. LAURA WILLIAMS

Fort Plain- Mrs. Laura Bookman Williams, 67, a saleslady for many years in the Calhart's Store, this village, died yesterday in the Abel Convalescent Home, Nelliston.

She was born in the Town of Minden and resided in this area all of her life. She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, the Chapin Club, and Otsquago Chapter OES.

Mrs. Williams leaves a sister, Mrs. Douglas Davit, Albany.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow, from the Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 31 Aug 1961

MISS REXA L. WOOD

Fort Plain- Miss Rexa Louise Wood, 82, of Orchard Street, a lifelong resident of Fort Plain, died yesterday in the Canajoharie Nursing Home.

She was born in Fort Plain. Miss Wood was a graduate of Clinton Liberal Institute. For many years she was a secretary in the law offices of Joseph L. Moore and his son Judge Leonard D. Moore.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah.

She leaves two nieces, Mrs. Harold Sponable of Nelliston and Mrs. J. Willard Sponable of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Wood family vault in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 29 Jan 1962

MRS. OLIVE YOUMANS

Fort Plain- Mrs. Olive Youmans, 83, of 48 Division St., widow of George J. Youmans, died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Potter County, Pa., daughter of Frank and Ellen Gilbert. Mrs. Youmans was a member of the Fort Plain Universalist Church of [the] Messiah.

She leaves two granddaughters, Mrs. Willard Warner, Albany, and Mrs. L. Wible [unreadable].

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Wed. 14 Jul 1965

MISS JENNIE A. ZIMMERMAN

Fort Plain- Miss Jennie A. Zimmerman, 71, died in her home in Nelliston, Aug. 12, 1942, of a heart attack. She had been in poor health for some time. She was the daughter of Charles and Morena Snell Zimmerman and was born in the Town of Minden Sept. 18, 1870. She was a member of Fort Plain Universalist Church, [and] Fort Plain Chapter DAR, and was a registered nurse, having graduated from the Amsterdam City Hospital school of nursing. She retired from her profession several years ago because of failing health.

She is survived by one brother, Asa Zimmerman, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Vedder, both of Nelliston, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held from the home at 2:30 Saturday with the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Thu. 13 Aug 1942

MRS. CORA ZOLLER

Fort Plain- Mrs. Cora Zoller, 78, widow of Isaac Zoller, died June 28, 1939 at the Zoller farm in Hallsville, Town of Minden. She had been ill for several months. Her husband died ten years ago.

She was the daughter of Peter and Lucy Dunckel and was born in Dolgeville. Mrs. Zoller was a member of Fort Plain Chapter, DAR; Otsquago Chapter, OES; Otsquago Grange, Hallsville, and of the Missionary Society of the Fort Plain Universalist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Russell Dillenback; a grandson, William Dillenback, this town, and one brother, Everett Dunckel, Dolgeville.

The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. from her late home, the Rev. William A. Haney, pastor of the Fort Plain Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 30 Jun 1939

Lots more obits on the Obits Bulletin Board Part 19.

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