Obituaries from Cattaraugus County, New York
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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 |
| News
was received here last week, of the death of MRS. MINERVA
BABCOCK of Wisconsin. She
was formerly a resident of this place and has many friends and
acquaintances here; also of the illness of JERRY VAUGHN
now of Iowa but formerly of this place.
His many friends and relatives will be sorry to learn of his
illness. |
| Yorkshire:
AN ESTEEMED PIONEER LAYS OFF THIS MORTAL HABILIMENT: MR. HENRY MARSH was
born in Rockingham, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1820.
He was one of a family of six children, four of whom survive him:
GEORGE
MARSH and MRS.
ANNIE SIMMONS of Jessup, Ia.; MRS ELIZABETH
MARKS, Eldorado, Ia.; MRS.
EMILY CRITTENDEN, Freeville, N.Y. He came to this town with his parents in 1827.
In 1848 he was married to MISS LUCINA SUTTON, daughter of the late EUGENE SUTTON
of West Yorkshire. MR. and MRS. MARSH celebrated their golden wedding on Feb. 24,
1989, something that but few are privileged to do. He is survived by his wife, son EUGENE and
daughter, MRS. LETTIE VANOCKER,
one daughter dying in infancy. MR. MARSH was a man highly esteemed in town for his
many good qualities of heart and mind, and his family have the warm
sympathy of a large circle of friends
His death occurred Saturday, Nov. 19th, from a disease
which baffled physicians. The
obsequies occurred at his late home, Nov. 21, conducted by REV. J. SAYLES
of East Aurora, from the words “Let not your hearts be troubled.”
Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery. |
| PUNKSHIRE:
Our peaceful little hamlet has again been visited by the grim
messenger of Death. This
time the call was answered by that blessed soul, and mother to all, MRS. UPHAM BLOOD,
familiarly known as “GRANDMA”
BLOOD. She has been in her usual
health, with the exception of her failing eyesight, until Monday, Mar.
13, when she was taken with a lung and throat difficulty. This grew rapidly worse until the following Thursday, when
she gave up this world of toil and pain and went to join her God whom
she devotedly loved. MRS BLOOD was 77 years, 7
months, and 21 days old. She
was the daughter of JAMES
FRANCIS, deceased.
Her parents emigrated to this country in the early days, being
old Vermonters. The
deceased was born in the town of Java and is survived by four brothers: JOHN and HOSEA
FRANCIS of Guthrie County,
Iowa, JACKSON of Eaton County, Mich., and CHARLES
of Java, N.Y. She was
married to UPHAM BLOOD December 31,
1848, and went to housekeeping in the town of Java in the settlement
known as the Michegan (sic) district, where they resided for 21 years.
Then they sold out and bought a large farm in the town of Arcade,
where they lived and toiled together in peace and happiness until about
10 years ago when MR.
BLOOD was called to the
world beyond, where she has now gone to meet him.
Since the death of her husband she has lived with her son EDGAR on the old homestead where she died.
She was the mother of 4 children, of who 3 are living, SYLVESTER, the oldest, having died about 1 years ago. The others are MRS.
SOPHRANA DAKE of Jamestown,
N.Y., MRS DOLLY VAN
VALKENBURG of Chaffee, and EDGAR of this place, whose
home will be saddened by that vacant place at his friends fireside,
which his mother had always filled.
She was always very prudent and industrious, having helped to
accumulate a handsome property which she not only seemed to but was
always willing to share with others in their time of need, giving freely
to those who were suffering. She
has always been cheerfully received wherever she went among her friends,
especially by her children, who have always taken great pains to care
for and please her. The funeral services were held at her late home on Sat.,
March 18, REV. SAYLES
of East Aurora, officiating. The
weather was very boisterous and inclement, but notwithstanding that
fact, it was evidenced by the large number in attendance, that she was
held in the highest esteem. The
floral offerings were very beautiful and by their loving fragrance
seemed to offer comfort to the bereaved.
Everything in the way of medical aid and tender care, was given
without stint, but God knoweth best whom to promote to His home on high.
And although our community feels the loss of one whom we can
safely say had not an enemy in the world, yet we feel that heaven has
the gain. The sorrowing
children and friends have the sympathy of all.. |
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Horrible
Holocaust!: At twenty
minutes before one this Fri. morning, the cry of fire was sounded in the
streets of Delevan. The
dwelling of WILLIAM SNYDER on Forest Street was on fire and 2 lives were perishing in the flames.
Quickly Star Hose Co., appeared upon the scene and in 20 minutes
2 heavy streams had extinguished the last spark.
At the breaking out of the fire MR.
SNYDER was seen to appear on the front porch and cry “fire” and then
re-entered, presumedly to rescue his wife.
He never returned. As
soon as it was possible men made their way into the burning building and
a horrible view met their gaze. In
the pantry, on the floor, partly clad, lay the lifeless form of MR. SNYDER, while in the
next room, the bedroom….was the burning form of MRS. SNYDER stone dead. The fire
evidently caught from a defective chimney and had been smouldering for
some time for people passing at 10 o’clock the evening previous
perceived in that vicinity a odor of burning pine.
The victims of this most horrible occurrence were in their 70’,
hence somewhat feeble – in fact MRS.
SNYDER had for some time
been unable to walk without assistance.
The coroner will likely be summoned this morning.
“REMARKS:”
The dwelling is half burned down;
DENNISON OLMSTED
was first at the hose house; The fire had gained a good headway yet how
quickly it wilted!; The
village needs an electric fire alarm.
It would cost less than $100.00;
GEORGE E. SMITH
and FRED VANVALKENBURG did
sentinel duty morning; ROB.
THOMSETT
was badly burned about the face in attempting to rescue MRS
SNYDER;
Poor old BILL.
He always fought fire protection, little thinking it would
prevent his remains being cremated |
| Died, March 1, 1900, little FREDDIE BUNER, son of FRED and BARBARA BUNER. He was a bright, promising young lad of eleven years. He was as well as usual the day he died, but while out at play was taken dangerously sick. Medical aid was summoned but before it could get there he was gone. Coroners inquest was held and the verdict was dropsy around the heart. The funeral held Thursday at 2 o’clock at the German Baptist Church, REV. VRADENBURG officiating. Interment in Hunter’s Creek Cemetery |
| Resolutions of Respect…(by Franklinville Lodge, No. 626 F. & A.M., signed by LUCIA L. RANDALL, L.A. CORTHELL, and J.M. FIELD, Com. And by Machias Council, No. 182, R.T. of T. signed by H.G. BUTTON, MRS. J.C. CRADDUCK, and MRS. M.N. ORNE, Com., also HENRY VANAERMAN, D.S. TILDEN, and W.A. JOSLYN, Com.) |
| HAKES BRIDGE. MRS. LOUISA FRYE VAUGHAN died at her home in this place Sept. 17, 1900. She was born at the old FRYE place near Zoar, Aug. 15, 1825. Her father JOHN FRYE, was an old pioneer. She resided with her parents until her marriage to LEVI VAUGHAN. They came to their place on the hill about 54 years ago. MRS. VAUGHAN has been in poor health about 6 years, the last 2 or 3 having been confined to her bed part of the time. She bore her illness patiently to the end. It may be truthfully said that she was a dutiful wife and a very indulgent mother. She leaves to mourn her loss an aged husband, two sons, JAMES of Lockport, and JOHN of this place. Two sisters and two brothers, besides 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins The funeral was held at the residence Sept. 19. REV. MCMASTER officiating. Interment at the FRYE Cemetery, near Zoar. |
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BLOCK:
--MR. JOHN WILCOX, an aged resident of this vicinity,
passed away at his home at a quarter past one, Friday afternoon.
He had been in poor health all winter, but for about a week had
been sick in bed. Although
surrounded by loving friends and receiving tender care it was not
decreed that he should recover. He
has passed to his long rest and although we would fain have kept him yet
we know that our loss is his gain.
He is survived by his aged wife, and two daughters, MRS.
PHOEBE ANN SHERMAN and MRS. SUMNER MORSE and 4 grandchildren. --MISS
MAUDE E. GRAHAM and MRS. JAY D. QUACKENBUSH were married at
Machias Sunday, Apr. 17, 1904. Congratulations. --MR.
and MRS. ERVIE VANVALKENBURG and daughter GERTRUDE of Delevan
were visitors at HOWARD HARMON’S, Sunday. --ROLLIN
BABCOCK, who has been confined to the house for some time is better
at this writing. --FRANK
and WILLIE HARRISON spent Sunday with their brother ALBERT
who is in poor health. --MARY
GRETCHELL was a visitor of ROLLIN BABCOCK’S Tuesday eve. --GEO.
BURGEN and family, and ANNA and JOHN WICKMAN were pleasantly
entertained at MRS. GRETCHELL’S Sunday. --MR. and MRS. FRANK LAFFERTY of the Lake Road were in this vicinity Wednesday. --MRS.
HOWARD HARMON and daughter HATTIE spent Friday with her
cousin, MRS. MYRTLE HARRISON. --MRS.
ROSE RYDER and MRS. ELLA VEDDER spent a very pleasant evening at the
National Protective Legion, April 16, at Delevan. --HOWARD
HARMON, wife and daughter HATTIE were visitors at IKE SCRIBNER’S
of McKinstry, Saturday. --GEO HAYES of the Lake Road passed thru here Monday. |
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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. |
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FUNERAL
OF Baby MITCHELL: -Received
too late for this issue.- The
body of little ELSWORTH VAN MITCHEL arrived here on the train,
Tues. morning of last week, and was take to the home of MR. FRED VANVALKENBURG,
where a funeral service was held in the afternoon by the REV. L.H.
MASSEY, pastor of the M.E. Church.
Baby MITCHEL was the son of MR. AND MRS. GEO. MITCHEL,
now of Clarksburg W. Va. MRS. MITCHEL was the daughter of MR.
AND MRS. A. V. VANVALKENBURG of this place, and she and MR.
MITCHEL have many friends here who greatly sympathize with them in
the removal of their dear little ELSWORTH, born at this place in
July a year ago. A number
of friends attended the funeral service and accompanied the remains to
the cemetery where the body was laid to rest. |
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DAVID
S. SNOVER,
a prominent and elderly resident of Steamburg, NY died Mon. night, Aug.
28, at 10:30, of heart disease. MR.
SNOVER had been in failing health for some time, and although in
advancing years with his vitality wasted by disease, he was as jolly and
cheerful as ever, retiring at his usual hour of nine the night of his
death. DAVID
S. SNOVER
was born in Sussex County, New Jersey on the 28th of April
1828, and spent the early part of his life on a farm.
Later on he learned the cooper’s trade and came to Western New
York. During the early 60’s he was engaged as foreman of a large
shook shop in Buffalo, owned by GEO. SIGGERSON but owing
to the failure of his employer came to Machias in 1869 and bought the
farm now owned by J.D. WHITNEY.
After farming for a few years he became restless and yearned to
go back at his old trade again where he could hear the rattle of the
windlass and the crackling of the fire in the crissets, so , selling his
farm near Machias, he came to Steamburg and entered into partnership
with G. W. VANSICKLE (deceased). They were engaged in the manufacture of molasses and sugar
hogsheads in and about Steamburg for a numbers of years.
Later on MR. VANSICKLE sold out to MR. SNOVER and
he conducted the business at different towns in Western New York and PA.
At Scio, N.Y. he was interested in the oil excitement there,
being a stock holder in the first well put down which later on developed
a large field. In 1900 he
moved back to Steamburg and after a year of rest commenced business
again, but owing to scarcity of timber and failing health he closed his
shop after running about a year. The
remainder of his life was spent in a more or less active manner as his
health would permit. At the
time of his death he was s justice of the peace and performed the duties
of his office in a very commendable way. Of
the family a widow and 5 children survive, the latter being M.L. SNOVER
of Randolph, N.Y.; DR. H.D. SNOVER of Steamburg, N.Y.; MRS. J.
W. NOURSE of Delevan, N.Y.; Mrs. T. L. HAMPSON of Warren,
P.A.; and WILLIAM SNOVER of New Jersey.
The funeral was attended Wed. afternoon at the house, REV.
E.M. FRADENBURG being in charge.
Burial was made at the Steamburg 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. 1st, 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. |