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MORTUARY: ROSANA HITCHCOCK, wife of TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK, was born in the town of Warsaw, March 7, 1821. She was united in marriage to TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK July, 1844. To them were born six children, five of whom are now living, one dying at the age of six years. The living are: EDWIN, LUCIUS and ADELBERT HITCHCOCK, MRS. EMMARETTA KILBURN and MRS. MARY WOODARD, all of whom reside in this place, with the exception of LUCIUS, a resident of North Java. MRS. HITCHCOCK was called in her last sickness to endure very severe suffering, but the patience with which it was borne showed a will resigned to Him who doeth all things well. She passed away March 1, 1900. For several years it has been her duty to wait on her aged and infirm husband, and the willing hands were always ready to attend to every want as long as her strength would permit. They resided in Gainesville three years, after which they moved to Machias and later to this town. The deceased was a member of the Congregational Church at East Ashford. The funeral was held at her late home near McKinstry, on Sunday, March 4, REV. W. B. ROBINSON of Delevan officiating. Interment in McKinstry Cemetery. Besides her aged husband and children above mentioned she leaves two sisters, MRS. HATCH of Machias and MRS. VANSISE of Weathersfield

MR. A. MARTIN KELLER, an aged resident of Railroad Street, died at his late home on Sunday afternoon. He has been in ill health for some months. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church on Wednesday. REV. FAIRCHILD a former pastor, officiating. Inerment in Mapledale. Obituary next week.

--While preparing for dinner in the kitchen of her home on Church Street last Wednesday morning about 11 o’clock. MRS. HELEN HICKS fell to the floor and died almost instantly. Although a sufferer from heart disease for the past eight months, MRS. HICKS was in her usual health on the morning of her death, and her sudden demise is a terrible blow to her loved ones and friends. A granddaughter, MISS BLANCHE EASTON, was with her at the time of her death. MRS. HICKS was 64 years of age and was born in the town of Hinsdale. She is survived by one son, F. A. HICKS of this village, and two daughters, MRS. W. W. EATON of Delevan, and MRS. ALVAH AMSDEN of North Cuba, also one brother, M. GODFREY of Carlton, Orleans County. The funeral was held at the house on Friday and the remains buried at Rawson. –Cuba Patriot

THANKS: We wish to express our thanks for service rendered, both at home and at the church, during the illness and death of husband and father. Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the members of both Phillips Post of Machias and Howell Post of Delevan, for their service and presence, also to the invited choir. MRS. I. L. KELLER, MRS. CARRIE MYRICK

MR. EZEKIEL PINGREY was born in Rutland Co., Vt. June 21^st, 1800, and died at his house in Yorkshire Center, Feb. 6^th 1887, at 7:30 p.m. At the age of 17 he moved with his parents to Sardinia, Erie Co. N.Y. He was married to MISS HANNAH S. KINNE, Jan. 1^st, 1823, and in April following commenced housekeeping in Yorkshire, on the farm which was his home for 42 successive years. Coming here when this country was but a wilderness, he has witnessed all the changes from a pioneer life, to the comforts of today, and the many obstacles that beset the path of those trying to rear a house in this, then, new country, would have caused many more faint of heart than he to have become discouraged.
He had 9 children, 8 of whom are still living. One son residing in Massachusetts, The remaining four reside in Yorkshire. His wife died Oct. 20, 1872, and Nov. 20^th, 1873, he was married to MRS. MARY BURTON of Connecticut, who survives him. Nearly 40 years ago he united with Free Will Baptist Church at Delevan and was afterwards transferred to Yorkshire. The church disbanded some time after and he never again united with any church, but was always a regular attendant at religious worships. Although for some time, on account of failing faculties he was able to hear but little of the services, he was usually found at his place in church, and always led a strict Christian life. The members of his family are remarkable for their longevity. One sister being now 88 years old, and 2 brothers, one 83 and the other 80 yrs. His life and name have so long been identified with Yorkshire and its inhabitants, that his passing away will leave many vacant places beside those in the hearts of his family. Funeral services were held at his residence Wed. at 11 a.m., conducted by REV. D. E. BURT of the Baptist Church assisted by REV. A.H. SLINGERLAND of the M.E. Church.

(1892) JOHN BRISBANE AND HIS WIFE each aged 89 years., were buried at Ellicottville on Tuesday.

There was a double funeral at Franklinville last week. MR. and MRS. SEARLE Died within a short time of each other & were buried together.

REV. J.M. FIELD of Machias died Sunday. He was widely known and highly revered. He had just completed a new church. He has been a minister of the gospel for 52 years. He had preached over 1000 funeral sermons & performed 500 marriage ceremonies. He leaves a widow, 3 sons, MANLEY, MILTON and MYRON, and one daughter, MRS S. CORTHEL.

MRS. EMELINE BRAND, a former resident of Leon, was brought to that place for burial last Saturday.

MRS. DELIA KINNEY of Leon died a few days since.

MRS. AVIS KELLY died at the home of her son, C.D. KELLY in LEON, Jan. 25^th, aged 74 years. She was an old and respected citizen of Leon.

MISS CATHERINE KENNELLY, aged about 65 yrs., sister of MRS. DAVID ELAGG (sic) SR. died at the home of LEONARD FLAGG on Quaker Run, Jan. 26, 1892.

HIS LAST ROLL CALL: ANDREW MARTIN KELLER was born in Alexander, Genesee County, N.Y., March 19, 1830. During the early part of his life he lived in Detroit, Mich., where he mastered the mason’s trade. From there he moved to the town of Yorkshire. In 1854 he was married to LOUISA I. WHITNEY, with the exception of a few years. He has spent the greater part of his life in the town of Yorkshire in the village of Delevan or what was known for many years as Yorkshire Center. In 1862 when Pres. Lincoln called for 300,000 men, he heartily responded to the call. In the Universalist Church in this village, on the eve of Aug. 5, 1862, MR. KELLER enlisted under CAPT. HARRISON CHENEY, Co. D. 154 Reg. N.Y. Vols., he being the 2^nd man to enlist; an honor held sacred to memory. He engaged in battle at Fredricksburg, Chancelorville & Gettysburg. The 1^st day’s fight at Gettysburg he was taken prisoner, the beginning of starvation. He was then marched to Bell Isle prison, & from there to Andersonville, where the horrors of prison life began. He remained there 16 mo. & 20 days. From 120 lbs. in weight he was reduced to 72 lbs.—not from sickness, but from starvation. After being without food or water for 3 days, MR. KELLER was taken to Milan where he was exchanged. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., where he received a 30 das furlough. He returned to camp & remained there until honorably discharged. MR. KELLER departed this life March 4, 1900, at twilight. After 6 weeks of suffering he passed peacefully away. He leaves a wife, one daughter, MRS. CARRIE MYRICK, & 3 grandchildren; also 1 brother in the west, and 1 nephew, W.J. PARKER, of Cadiz, N.Y.

The funeral was largely attended, many from Machias being among the number. REV. FAIRCHILD of Ripley Memorial Church, Buffalo, officiated. Interment at Mapledale

MEMORIAL: Death of DR. THOMAS J. KING Born June 4, 1825. Died November 5, 1889. The funeral of DR THOMAS J. KING, whose death occurred last week Tuesday night, took place on Friday, Nov. 8^th, 1889. The services were held in the M.E. Church, of which the deceased was a member. REV. J.O. HAZELTON the pastor, officiated, assisted b REV. J.M. FIELD, pastor of the Christian Church of this village. The altar was tastily draped in mourning, while the platform was literally covered with beautiful flowers, mutely testifying to the feelings of those who had known him as friend and benefactor …(summary of sermon, quite lengthy, mentions DR. KING’S attributes.) … On he casket lay a beautiful floral tribute in the form of a cross, the offering of DR. H. J. ASHLEY, his former partner in business. A large number of people of this and surrounding towns embraced the opportunity afforded them of looking for the last time upon the face of one, who by an honorable and upright course during his 33 years of practice in this village—ministering to the afflicted and suffering –had won their confidence & esteem, to an extent that seldom falls to the lot of man.

From the church the body was taken in charge by the Franklinville Lodge of F. & A.M., --of which deceased was a member, --and the delegations from other towns, numbering in all about eighty persons, and interred with Masonic ceremonies in Maple Grove Cemetery by the side of the wife who preceded him to the vale beyond, about 26 years ago. Past Master, D.J. WOODWORTH of Rochester officiated as Worshipful Master. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in this place, the large number of physicians from abroad in attendance (18 in all) attesting the high esteem in which he was held by the medical profession.

DR. KING was born in East Hampton, Long Island, June 4, 1825. At an early age he attended the public schools of his native town, and afterward the Clinton Academy, of which he afterward became principal. He subsequently attended Williams College, from which he took the degree of A.M. in 1848. He entered the Albany Medical College in 1852, in the year, received his diploma and degree of M.D. in 1855. He came to this town in the year 1856 on a visit to his uncle, the late ALMERON LEEK He visited Franklinville, Olean, Springville and other towns, with a view to a favorable location; eventually settled here and began the practice of his profession, and with the exception of a few months immediately following his settling here, he was the only practicing physician in the town, until the year 1875, when he took into partnership DR. H. J. ASHLEY of Freedom, which partnership continued until January 1887, when DR. ASHLEY withdrew. DR. KING then associated with him his son CLARENCE, who had graduated from the Buffalo Medical College two years before.

In the year 1860 DR. KING united in marriage with MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of the late WIGGIN M. FARRAR, of this town, by whom he had two sons, both of whom survive him, DR. CLARENCE and HAROLD, both residents of this college.

Though not a seeker after political honors, he was twice elected to the Legislature –first in 1876 and again the year following. As a physician he stood in the front rank and of late years has services as leader in thought, and active and public-spirited citizen, his death creates a vacancy that cannot easily be filled.

GEORGE LANGMADE, eldest son of the late L.D. LANGMADE, died at his home in Oberlin, Kansas, Feb. 1^st aged about 51 years. MR. LANGMADE had been a great sufferer for some time from consumption and paralysis. He was born in McKean County, Pa., and at the age of 4 years came to Delevan with his parents, residing here until about 1884 or 1885. He is survived by a widow, JENNIE KNIGHT, and five children, two boys and three girls. He also leaves one brother and three sisters, all residing in the west. The deceased was a nephew of MR A. J. LANGMADE of this village. (no year mentioned)

Whereas, it has please the Allwise Father…our beloved friend HESTA RICE (sic).. be it resolved that the students of Delevan High School extend their heartfelt sympathy to her parents… HELENA KERPAKA, IDA M. COLVIN, ESTHER STRONG

Death has again entered our community and removed from our midst an honored and respected citizen. Last Wednesday evening as he was sitting quietly in his home. MR. GEORGE H. WHITING suddenly was seized with severe pain in the region of the heart causing him to utter a sharp cry and then his head fell forward, he became unconscious and in a few minutes expired. So far as known up to the time of his being taken ill so suddenly he was in usual health. Many times had he been heard to say that when he went this was the way he wanted to go, not wanting to live and suffer and be a burden to anyone.

MR. WHITING was born in Middlebury, Wyoming County, N.Y., March 16, 1830. When he was 10 years of age he came with his parents to the town of Yorkshire where his home has been ever since. He was married in 1859 to MARY JANE CURTIS. He was for several years engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in this village in partnership with CHAS. H. MILLER.

He was a staunch Republican in politics and had long been influential in the councils of the party both in town and county. About 30 years ago he was appointed court crier which position he held continuously to the time of his death except for a period of six years.

He was a man of good judgement in business matters and his advice was often sought. Personally he was one of the most genial of men. Always cheerful, and having a kind word for all whom he met. Though old in years he always seemed young, always enjoying the companionship of young people.

He is survived by his wife and three children, MRS. GEO. E. BAILEY, JAY E. and EARL L. WHITING, and one brother, MILO WHITING, on daughter BELLE, died when a young lady and another MRS. D. P. LANGMADE, died about 10 years ago.

The funeral services were held from his late residence Sunday afternoon at one o’clock conducted by REV. D. C. IRWIN, assisted by REV. THOMAS BROWN. Interment at McKinstry.

A large concourse of people attended the services. Among those from a distance were GEO E. SPRING, N. R. WILLIAMS and LEE WILLIAMS of Franklinville; W. P. KYSOR and W. E. LITTLE of Machias; W. R. OUSTERHOUDT of Olean; W. B. HUGHES, wife and daughter; County Clerk C. A. MILLER, Sheriff D. H. AMES, Under-Sheriff E. E. WAITE, Asst. Clerk FRANK MERRILL of Little Valley; IRA NEWTON of Alden and THOMAS CROCKER of Sardinia; J. E. JONES and wife of Buffalo; MRS. W. B. EDSON and son of Arcade; JAS. DAY and MRS. ANDY CASHORE of Franklinville; ADELBERT COBB of Belding, Mich; NEIL WHITING of Defiance, O., MRS. BELLE PIERCE, Youngstown, O.

MRS. ELIZABETH KENNEDY, a former resident of this town, died at her home in Bradford, Pa., Feb. 8^th, at the age of 70 years. The remains were brought here and funeral service was heard in Union Church Thursday. Interment in Yorkshire Centre Cemetery.

MRS. SOPHIA WATERMAN, mother of our townsman, ROBERT W. THOMPSETT, died at the latter’s home on Forest Street in this village, on Sunday evening, April 22^nd, at 10 o’clock, at the advanced age of 82 years, 6 months and 2 days. MISS SOPHIA HAWKS (the deceased) was born in Kent, England, and was united in marriage to STEPHEN THOMSETT at the age of 17 years. Ten children were the result of the union, 6 of whom are living, namely: EMILY JANE and SALINA of Kent, Eng., MRS. H. J. WHITE of Sandusky, MRS. E. D. SHEDD of Arcade, and R. W THOMPSETT of this village. Her husband died in 1855. Two years later she married JAMES WATERMAN, also of Kent, Eng. One child was the result of this marriage, CHARLES WATERMAN of Arcade.

In 1858 the family came to America and located at Punkshire of the “JACK”HADLEY farm now owned by MR. KIBBEE. Her second husband JAS. WATERMAN died at their home in Arcade in 1894. The deceased from that time had resided with her son R.W. THOMPSETT in this village. She was blessed with extremely good health until with 2 days of her death, at which time she suffered a shock of paralysis and from that moment sank gradually until the end came as above stated.

Friday morning, the 20^th, she replied in her accustomed pleasant voice to a call to breakfast. Five minutes later she was prostrate and was assisted to a bed by MR. THOMPSETT and his wife, for which she said in her ever grateful manner, “Thank you. God bless you”

The funeral took place at her late home Tuesday at 1 p.m., REV. ROBINSON officiating. The interment was a Java by the side of her husband JAS. WATERMAN. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town, were MR. L. A. DAVIS, MRS. RICHARDSON, MRS. HORACE JONES, MRS. ELIAS STEELE and MRS. JAS. HOWARD, all of Arcade. Realizing her advanced age, she, when in good health, chose her bearers, who were 4 grandsons, namely: BERT D. SHEDD, DANA SHEDD, FRED BENARD, of Arcade and CHARLES BENARD of Rochester.

DANIEL KELLEY, who for many years was a resident of this township, died very suddenly Tues. evening the 22^nd at the home of AMBROSE HADLEY in the west part of town. MR.. KELLEY was 76 yrs. old but as active as a boy, having worked for MR. HADLEY at digging potatoes on the day of his death. After supper he sat down by the stove and lit his pipe to smoke while MR. HADLEY was at the barn doing chores. A little girl of the family noticed that something was wrong with him and ran to the barn to tell her father. On reaching the house MR. HADLEY found him still sitting on his chair at the fire, but with his head thrown back and gasping for breath and by the time he could be placed on the bed he was dead.. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause. He leaves one son, DANIEL JR. with whom he made his home for the past few years.

One by one the somber visaged reaper is gathering Delevan’s pioneers to their final habitation. The latest of our old residents to hear the call was MR. TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK, who died on Sunday morning, Jan. 31, at the home of his daughter, MRS. EDWIN KILBURN, SR., near McKinstry. MR. HITCHCOCK had attained the great age of 88 years. For several years he has been confined to the house, a great deal of the time to his bed, and though a great care, has had the kindest attention and nursing at the hands of his daughter and family. MR. HITCHCOCK had lived in this town for many years and was very well known to our older inhabitants. His wife preceded him in death many years ago, of his children who survive are: EDWIN HITCHCOCK, ADELBERT HITCHCOCK, MRS. EMERETTA KILBURN and MRS. IRA WOODARD, all residents of this town, besides many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the home of MR. and MRS. KILBURN on Tues. at 12o’clock. REV. W.W. WARREN of the Delevan Baptist Church officiated. Interment at McKinstry.

ALICE KAST SUTTON, youngest daughter of GEORGE and CATHERINE DEDRICK KAST, was born in Ashford, N.Y., June 14, ’51. MR. KAST having died, the mother and younger children came to Yorkshire about 1869, and the subject of this sketch had spent nearly all her life in Yorkshire since that time. In 1875 she was married to CHAS. G. SUTTON, who died in October 1900.

About a year ago, MRS. SUTTON went to Rome, N.Y., for medical treatment. After her return, she regained her health to some extent, but had been somewhat frail all the time since.

She was taken very much worse June 28^th and had been steadily failing till Sunday morning, July 30^th when her release came. MRS. SUTTON had many friends in Yorkshire and vicinity as she was kind hearted, and ready to assist others in the time of trouble. She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, MRS. NELSON VEDDER of Pompton Plains, N.J., and MRS. HESTER FOX of West Valley, N.Y. also two brothers, HENRY G. KAST of Michigan, and CHAS. KAST of Great Valley, N.Y. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church, Yorkshire at 1 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, REV. JOHN SAYLES of East Aurora officiating. Burial in Yorkshire Cemetery

The funeral of MR. HENRY B. OLTHOF, whose death we announced in our last issue, was held at the Universalist Church last Fri. afternoon at 1 o’clock. REV. MORRELL of Buffalo officiated, assisted by REV. WARREN of Delevan. MR. OLTHOF was the son of the late BREEN OLTHOF and was born Feb. 1^st, 1862, on the old OTHLOF homestead on the hill above Old Delevan; where he has resided until removing to this village some 2 or 3 years ago. OLTHOF was married to MISS MARY GROAT, who with 2 sons, FRANK and LUVERNE, survive him. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the K.O.T.M., which lodges attended his obsequies in a body, and together with relatives and friends filled the church to overflowing. The Rebekahs were also in attendance. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: MR. and MRS. JOHN GROAT, C. E. GROAT and wife, J. C. GROAT and wife, EARL GROAT, MYRTLE GROAT, FRANK NELLIGAN and LAWRENCE NELLIGAN, all of Salamanca; MR. and MRS. ZELIFF, MRS. S. SMITH, MRS. HERNIE STONE, MRS. MAGGIE KEER, of Ellicottville; MR. and MRS. VANDEWATER, ANDREW BAILEY and wife, ANDREW KNIGHT and GEO. HOPKINS, Machias; JAMES WEST and wife, JOHN WEST and wife, ED GIBBON and wife, J. WEST and MRS. LOUISE SCOTT, of West Valley; JOHN LEUGEMORE of Marilla; MRS. TEHOONTA, MISS HATTIE TEHOONTA, East Aurora; MR. and MRS. P. T. LOGAN of Centerville; BERT STRONG of Elton; R. E. LONG and wife of Sardinia; Interment was in Mapledale.