New Jersey American History and Genealogy Project-Cape May County





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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