Wager, Daniel

Rome Sentinel
May 3, 1893

Daniel L. Wagar, an old resident and respected farmer of the town of Lee, died yesterday, aged 69 years. He had been ill one week with pneumonia. Mr. Wagar was born in the town of Brunswick, Rensselaer county, NY and came to Lee forty years ago. He was a man of many good qualities, honest and upright. In early life he worked in Rome at his trade as a carpenter, but the latter part of his years he spent at farming. his wife survives. Also one brother, William, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hyde of Brunswick.

Wentworth, Lewis F.

Rome Sentinel
November 29, 1915

Lee Center - The death of Lewis F. Wentworth, a well known and prominent resident of Lee Center, occurred at his home about 5 o'clock on Sunday morning. For about a year he had been a sufferer from heart trouble but had been confined to the house only since Tuesday. Mr. Wentworth was a son of Edward and Elvira Wentworth and was born in Massachusetts on Jan. 17, 1848. When eight years old he came to Lee and lived on a farm about one mile east of Lee Center. His delight was agriculture, as was shown by his well tilled farm and pleasant nicely kept buildings. About 15 years ago Mr. Wenworth came to this village to live. On Aug. 26, 1874, he was married to Miss Clara Summers, who, with an adopted son, Palmer Gould, survives. Mr. Wentworth will be greatly missed in the community. He was a quiet, homeloving man, much devoted to his family. The community will deeply sympathize with the survivors in their bereavement. Funeral services will be held at his late home on Wednesday.

Wilkinson, Albert T.

Rome Sentinel
March 12, 1948

Albert T. Wilkinson, 77, former chairman of the Oneida County Board of Supervisors died yesterday in his home, 21 Fourth St. Born June 12, 1870, in Lee, he was the son of Phanette and Lydia A. Somers Wilkinson. He wed Ardella M. Brown of Windsor on Sept. 5, 1894. She died Feb. 20, 1921, Shortly he married Mrs. Anna M. Oster, Rome, in 1922. he survived her death, June 1941. he graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1898. As a young man he taught school during the winter seasons in Districts 10 and 12, Lee, and earned his tuition. He combined teaching with canvassing for a book entitled "The Wit and Humor of the Age." Wilkinson attended the Cornell University law school and graduated in 1891. Following this, he was admitted to practice law in this state. Managing clerk for a year with Rosendale & Hesberg, Albany, he later went to Utica to form a partnership with the late Thomas D. Watkins which continued for another year. For two years he had space in the offices of Judge George C. Morehouse and was in business for himself. In 1898 he served as justice of the peace by appointment. Then he went into partnership with Emerson M. Willis under the firm name of Willis & Wilkinson. He was sheriff's attorney for three years and in 1904 he cam to Camden and became junior member of the Davies, Johnson & Wilkinson firm with offices in Camden and Utica. When Johnson retired in 1916, the firm became known as the Davies & Wilkinson until his retirement in 1922 to conduct a law business in Camden. he was admitted to practise in the U. S. Supreme Court on Jan. 22, 1919. Wilkinson served as supervisor of Camden and in 1930 became chairman of the Oneida County Board of Supervisors for two terms. he defeated William R. Small, Deansboro, in an election fight. He was elected to head the groups in what was termed as one of the "most bitter" fractional battles in the history of this county's politics. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the First National Bank and Trust Co., of Camden. He served as president of the board of education for several years. Wilkinson was a member of the United Church and superintendent of the Sunday School for over 25 years. He received the 50-year medal in May, 1944, became honorary president of the church's Board of Trustees last January after serving on the board for 50 years. A member of the Philanthropic Lodge 164, F. & AM, he served as master. He was a member of the Rome Commandery and was affiliated with the Oneida County Bar Association. Wilkinson leaves one daughter, Mrs. Roy J. Wasson, Colorado Springs, one son, Lawrence B., Utica, two granddaughters, Martha Ann and Nancy Wasson, Colorado Springs, one stepdaughter, Miss Elma G. Oster, Rockville Center, LI, one stepson, Glenn, Camden, and one stepgrandson, Thomas Oster, Camden.

Wilkinson, Lydia Somers

Rome Sentinel
August 9, 1915

Lee Center, Aug. 9 - On Saturday at about 8 0'clock pm occurred the death of Mrs. P. A.Wilkinson of this village. She was the daughter of Thomas Somers and Sally Ann Shaver, and was born in the town of Lee on July 16, 1839. Her entire life was spent in this town. in early life she taught several of the schools in Lee including the Lee center school. She was married to Phanette A. Wilkinson on January 15, 1863, and lived for many years on a farm near West Branch, moving in 1884 to a farm one mile east of this village. She is survived by her husband and one son, Attorney A.. T. Wilkinson of Camden, also by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. D. C. Park, Mrs. L. F. Wentworth, Charles T. Somers of Lee, and Mrs. F. E. Wilson of Syracuse. The funeral will be held at the house on Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Lydia Somers's schoolmates knew her as a quiet, studious, home loving girl. As a woman she possessed a sterling character, one who made no pretense of religion, but believed in the creed of commendable daily living and the love of neighbor as one's self. on lesson Mrs. Wilkinson's life teaches is cheerfulness even in darkness. Her long and patiently-borne suffering was wonderful, and to those about her she was always uncomplaining and kind. Those who knew her best realize most keenly the dark shadow that has fallen in the place she occupied. For 52 years she had walked by the side of her husband, devoting to him her strength, skill and sweetness of life, and all who knew her watched the course of her last illness with deepest sympathy for the husband who will be so lonely, the son at Camden, and the three remaining sisters.

Wilkinson, Phanette A.

Rome Sentinel
Dec. 23, 1916

Lee Center, Dec. 23 - The death of Phanette A. Wilkinson, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Lee Center, occurred at 2:30 this morning. He had been seriously ill for about twelve weeks, and had submitted to an operation at a hospital in Utica early in October. Although he recovered sufficiently to be removed to Lee Center, he never fully rallied from the effects of the operation, and had failed rapidly for the past two weeks. Mr. Wilkinson was born in the town of Lee, October 26, 1839, on the same farm where his father was born in 1812. He was the son of Albert J. Wilkinson and his wife, whose maiden name was Lovina H. Walker. His grandfather, Josiah Wilkinson, was one of the earliest settlers in what is now the town of Lee, having come from Connecticut in 1805, and having soon thereafter purchased twenty-five acres of land, which is a part of the farm still known as the old Wilkinson homestead.

Phanette A. Wilkinson was educated in the common schools of his native town, and also attended the Union School at Lee Center. He was married January 15, 1863 to Lydia A. Somers who died in August 1915. His whole life was spent in Lee where he followed the vocation of farming all his life, and made a success of it. He was for many years a justice of the peace of the town of Lee and held several other offices. He attended the Methodist Episcopal Church here. Mr. Wilkinson was universally respected by all who knew him and was known as a loyal friend, an upright citizen and a good neighbor, and a man who never shirked an obligation or went back on his word. His loss will be deeply mourned by a wide circle of friends. He was the eldest of a family of four children, of whom only one, Edwin A. Wilkinson of Clarksville, Iowa, survive. He is also survived by his son, Lawyer Albert T. Wilkinson of Camden, and by two grandchildren, Miss Mabel Wilkinson and Lawrence B. Wilkinson, and by several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held in the Methodist E. Church of Lee Center, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26, at 3:30 o'clock.

Williams, Daniel T.

Rome Sentinel
June 1, 1917

Daniel Williams, aged 75, died at the Oneida County Hospital this morning. He was admitted to this hospital from Lee on May 19. He was born in Lee and always resided there and was a farmer by occupation.

Williams, Elizabeth

Newspaper unknown (glued in Jane Williams' Bible)
1887
Elizabeth E. Williams of 87 Cooper St., Utica, Drowns herself in Black River.

Lowville - July 12 - Special -
Elizabeth E. Williams, aged 25 years, adopted daughter of Daniel T. Williams of 87 Cooper St., Utica, committed suicide by drowning in Black River in the town of Watson, about 3 miles from this village, at five o'clock last evening. Misss Williams' name before adoption into the family of Mr. Williams, was Elizabeth Lambell, and she was born in the town of Greig, this county. She has 2 brother and 2 sisters, the 2 latter residing in the west. One of her brothers, Frank Lambell, resides on Shaw hill, in the town of Watson and the other goes by the name of William S. Glenn, he having been adopted by the late William Glenn several years ago. Miss Williams came to visit this brother, who also resides in Watson, about 2 weeks ago and to all appearance was enjoying herself. Yesterday afternoon, during Mr. Glenn's absence from home, Miss Williams told one of the members of the family that she was going out for a walk and started toward the Black River which is about half a mile from the house. Nothing unusual was noticed in her manner, nor nothing strange thought of her disposition to go walking. She did not return however, as soon as they expected she would, and the hired man went in search for her. He traced her footsteps thro' the sandy soil direct to the river, and found her hat lying upon the bank with a stone upon it. Efforts were immediately made to drag the river, and her lifeless body was soon found in about 15 fee of water, only a short distance from where her hat was discovered. Mr. Williams was notified of the sad affair and arrived in Lowville today. Miss Williams was seriously sick with measles the past spring but, as before stated, nothing irrational has been noticed in her manner, and her relatives are at a loss to know why she should take her own life.

She was adopted by Mr. Williams when only 2 year old, and has since resided with the family. They formerly lived at Holland Patent, but removed to Utica about a year ago.

Miss Williams was at one time sent to the asylum for treatment of nervous insanity, but was soon pronounced cured. The news of her death was a severe shock to her parents. Mr. Williams will bring the body to Utica. Miss Williams was a most amiable young lady and a popular favorite. Her untimely death brings sorrow to a large circle of friends.

Williams, Jane Shaver

Rome Sentinel
June 17, 1921

WILLIAMS - entered into rest at Lee Center, June 17, 1921, Mrs. James M. Willaims, aged 83 years. The funeral will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Melissa Smith at Lee Center, Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and at the Lee Center M.E.Church at 2 o"clock (old time). Interment in Evergreen cemetery, Stokes.

Wilson, Sarah Somers

Rome Sentinel
February 18, 1929

Lee Center - Sarah L. Wilson passed away February 15 at the home of her son, George F. Wilson, 315 Beech Street, Syracuse. She was born in Lee Center February 22, 1850, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Somers. Besides her son she is survived by a sister, Mrs. James A. Bailey and a brother, Charles Somers, both of Rome; one nephew, Albert T. Wilkinson of Camden, two nieces, Mrs. M. E. Cleveland of Lee Center and Mrs. Luther Evans of Seneca Falls. Her husband, the late Frank Wilson, formerly conducted the store now operated by C. B. Felshaw, where Mrs. Wilson established a millinery department. She was a member of the M. E. Church here and will be remembered by many of the older residents of this vicinity, who have pleasant recollections of the family.