CAPE MAY COUNTY OBITUARIES P-Q-R-S
PAYNE
Samuel Jayson Payne, 77 years, died suddenly at his home in Spokane, Wash.,
on the 5th., inst., survived by his eight sons and daughters, his wife having
died about five years ago. Mr. Payne was born at Goshen, Cape May county,
in 1838, and when a young man removed to Bath, N. Y. In 1861 he married
Lydia D. Small, of Bath, and they had ten children. He was a carpenter by
trade and followed it until the war broke out, when he enlisted in Slocum's
Battery, N. Y. Light Artillery. Later he was injured by the recoil of a
gun and was honorably discharged from the service. Deceased had a brother,
John Payne, and a half-brother by the name of Mayberry or Maybee, but as
to whether he had surviving relatives in Cape May county at this time we
are unable to learn.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, July 16, 1915)
POWELL
Richard F. Powell, aged 75 years, died suddenly at his home in Mauricetown
Thursday and was buried Sunday afternoon. He was for years a well known
butcher and meat dealer. He was the father of Charles H. Powell of this city.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Sept. 16, 1915)
PRYOR
Horace Reuben, infant son of Charles S. and Laura Pryor of this place,
died about noon Monday of cholera infantum, age four months.
(Ocean City Sentinel, August 10, 1893)
QUICK
Beesley's Point: The funeral of Job Quick took place on Wednesday of last
week. Mr. Quick was well known in this locality, being a former resident
of the Point.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, April 6, 1893)
PAXTON
Henry A. Paxton, a well known farmer in the vicinity of Belleplain, this county, while
working in the garret of his home on Thursday, was bitten on the hand by a small black
spider. He killed the insect, and thought nothing more of the occurrence until the
evening, when the hand began to swell. Mr. Paxton put a poultice on it, but the swelling
continued. The next day there were evidences of blood poisoning, and Paxton suffered
greatly. The blood poisoning spread and he was in terrible agony until Monday morning
when death relieved him of his suffering.
(Ocean City Sentinel, August 9, 1894)
RANCK
Her large circle of friends in this city were shocked and pained yesterday
to hear of the death of Mrs. Lottie Ranck, wife of William M. Ranck, which
occurred at her Central avenue home yesterday morning. Mrs. Hanck had been
ill since February last, but only seriously so for about a week. Death
was due to a complication of diseases. She was born in York county,
Pennsylvania, and would have been 50 years old in October. Besides her
husband there are two children living--Elmer and Miss Ada M., the latter
being the organist of the First Presbyterian Church. She has also five
brothers and two sisters. Two of her brothers are Edgar and Clarence
Ferguson, of this city; two other brothers are Austin and
Ellis Ferguson. Until her illness, Mrs. Hanck was active in Presbyterian
Church work for years. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her family
has the deep sympathy of their many friends. Her brothers and two nephews,
Harold and Chester Ferguson served as her pallbearers at her funeral on
Monday, with burial in Seaside cemetery.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Sept. 16, 1915)
RAYMOND
Cape May City: Elmer Raymond, 5 years old, while attempting to cross Cape Island Creek on a plank, fell in
the water and was drowned. His mother was made unconscious by the shock.
(Ocean City Sentinel, November 2, 1893)
ROBINSON
After a lingering illness, Jessie Robinson, daughter of V. S. and Frances Robinson, passed quietly away
early Monday morning, aged 17 years and 10 months. Deceased contracted a cold some time ago, which
rapidly developed into consumption. Although an intense sufferer, she bore her affliction with
great fortitude. the funeral services will take place at Salem M.E. church, Smith's Landing, today,
where the body will be buried.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1894)
ROBINSON
South Dennis: Mrs. Lydia Robinson, 75 years old, relict of the late Alfred
Robinson, formerly of Clermont, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Ellsworth Fisher on Saturday, and was buried in Union cemetery on Tuesday
afternoon. She had suffered from a lingering illness of paralysis.
Five children survive her: Mrs. Ida King, of Washington, D.C.;
Mrs. Emma Alexander, of Clayton; Mrs. Etta Peterson, of South Dennis and
Mrs. Sarah Fisher and Thomas Robinson, of Court House.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, July 30, 1915)
RUDOLPH
The infant child of Harry Rudolph died Saturday moning, aged about two months.
(Ocean City Sentinel, August 17, 1893)
SAPP
Beesley's Point: The funeral of Mrs. Roxanna Sapp took place on Friday afternoon,
interment being made in Trinity M.E. Cemetery. Rev. Waples, assisted by Rev. E.
B. Lake, conducted the services, which were largely attended. Deceased was 87
years of age, and was respected and beloved by all who knew her. She had been
a consistent member of the church for many years.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1895)
SAWYER
Cape May City: The late Colonel H. W. Sawyer was buried Thursday afternoon with
civic and military honors, at Cold Spring cemetery, this place. The funeral
procession, which was a mile long, was the largest ever known in this part of
the state. Masons and war veterans escorted his remains to the cemetery, where
the impressive service ended with a volley of musketry, the roll of muffled guns
and the bugle call, "Taps."
(Ocean City Sentinel, October 26, 1893)
SAYRE
Goshen: Samuel Sayre died on Wednesday, Oct. 20th, after a lingering illness of several
months. All his life had been spent in this village where he was known as
a true friend to everyone; a good citizen, a kind neighbor, a loving father
and a devoted husband. Uprightness, honesty and gentleness of manner
characterized his life. The funeral on Saturday was conducted by Rev. Mr.
Gearhart, assisted by Rev. Wm. Massey and Rev. Herbert Bugg. His widow,
Mrs. sarah Sayre, and a daughter, Mrs. Frank High, are left to mourn his
demise.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 29, 1915)
SCULL
East Creek and Eldora: The funeral of Mrs. E. Scull on Thursday was largely attended.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Feb. 7, 1895)
SHUBERT
Died, on the 27th inst., Hannah H. Shubert, wife of George W. Shubert, and
daughter of the late Samuel Foster, of Cape May, in the 28th year of her
age. [note: she and Mr. Foster had been married 10 days earlier]
(Philadelphia Daily Evening Telegragh, July 28, 1870)
SHUBY
Augustus Shuby, colored, of Cape May City, was found dead in his bed on Thursday morning. He was 53 years of age.
A certificate of death from heart disease was given.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1895)
SHUTE
James S. Shute, aged about 27 years, died on Friday morning after a short
illness. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, services being held in
the M. E. church and conducted by Rev. Mr. Waples. The last sad rites were
attended by an immense number of sorrowing friends, not half of which were
able to get inside the church building.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, March 7, 1895)
SHAW
Tuckahoe: Mrs. Philip Shaw, after encouraging signs of improvement,
suddenly grew worse on Saturday and passed away. The funeral service was
held on Wednesday at the home of her sister in Woodbury. Interment in
Woodbury.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 8, 1915)
SHUBY
Augustus Shuby, colored, of Cape May City, was found dead in his bed on Thursday morning. He was 53 years of age.
A certificate of death from heart disease was given.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1895)
SMITH
Palermo: The remains of Capt. William Smith, age 84 years, at one time a resident
of this place, but late of 34th street, Ocean City, were brought here
on Wednesday and buried in the Seaside cemetery. Services were held
the church, condected by Rev. Eldredge. Capt. Smith for years was a
seafaring man. He is survived by three children: Mrs. E. V. Corson, Clifton
Smith of Harrisburg, and Flavie Smith of Philadelphia; also one
brother, Capt. Belford Smith, of Tuckahoe.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 15, 1915)
SNYDER
Cape May City: William Snyder, a veteran of the 25th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, and
a member of John Mecray Post, G.A.R., of this city, died Saturday at his
residence in Fishing Creek. Snyder was for some time a prisoner of war
at Richmond, Virginia.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1896)
SOMERS
Mrs. Hannah Somers, relict of Aaron Somers, died at the residence of her son in law,
J. T. Price, Asbury avenue, Thursday evening in the 88th year of her age. Death was
a result of a gradual weakening of the vital forces. Mrs. Somers was born at
Steelmanville, Atlantic county, and was a daughter of Abraham and Sarah Albertson.
Deceased was twice married, her first husband being Jeremiah Parvin. Three children
were the result of each union, but the aged lady outlived all her children with the
exception of Mrs. Arabella Price, with whom she passed the last few years of her
life. She was an active church worked for many years with the Asbury M.E. church.
Her remains were committed to their last resting place on Sunday, and in death she
sleeps in the cemetery attached to the church of her choice and where she had
devoutly mingled the the worshipers for so many years.
(Ocean City Sentinel, January 11, 1894)
SOUDER
Thomas C. Souder, senior member of the firm of T. C. Souder
& Son, Millville, died Thursday morning at his home there.
Mr. souder had been in declining health for several years.
While here some weeks ago his condition became more serious
and other ailments developed which caused his death. He
was buried Monday afternoon.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Oct. 14, 1915)
SPRINGER
Alexander W. Springer, aged 62, an ardent Republican and prominent man,
died at his home at Cape May Point Monday evening. He was a son of the
late Sheriff Samuel Springer, and a nephew of the late Alexander Whilldin,
the Philadelphia merchant. He was, at various times, assessor, collector
and treasurer of Cape May Point.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1896)
SPRINGER
Eldora: Our citizens were shocked on Friday to hear of the death of Mrs. Mary
Springer, wife of Lewis Springer, of Trinidad, Colorado. Mrs. Springer
was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Christian, of this
place. She leaves a husband and two daughters to mourn her loss.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1896)
STEELMAN
Tuckahoe: Mrs. Ella Steelman, wife of Captain Allen Steelman, died of cancer. The
funeral took place last Thursday in Goshen.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Aug. 8, 1895)
STEELMAN
Tuckahoe: Harry Steelman, who had been critically ill for several days,
died at his home in Clayton Saturday morning. He was the some of ex-Sheriff
Anthony Steelman, of this place, and was about 44 years of age. He was
prominent in secret society and church work and in politics, and was
interested in the Moore Brothers' Glass Company. He leaves a wife and five
children.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1896)
STEVENS
John Stevens, a Delaware pilot, on the retired list, died Sunday morning at his home in Cape May,
of paralysis, aged 82 years. Three years ago he celebrated his golden wedding and was immediately
after stricken with the disease which caused his death. Mr. Stevens leaves a wife and several
children, among them ex-Assemblyman William T. Stevens and Lewis D. Stevens of Cape May. He was
almost a life-long member of the Cold Spring Presbyterian church. His remains were buried in the
cemetery attached to that church on Tuesday afternoon.
(Ocean City Sentinel, September 27, 1894)
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