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1/2/09  The obituary of Vose Palmer was contributed by researcher Judy Morgan, kindy forwarded to us by Rene' of Otsego County NYGenWeb!

Obit Aug 6, 1872, Utica Weekly Herald, Utica, NY

Vose Palmer, one of the oldest inhabitants of West Winfield, father of Walter P., and father in law of J.M. Rose, fell dead in his chair the evening of July 16. He was age 83 on the day of his burial. He died of heart disease which he had for several years, and 3 years ago his wife died as sudden of the same disease. Having resided for 77 years in this region, a few facts will be of interest to mention.

His father, also Vose Palmer, came at age six from Plainfield, Windham Co, Conn into the neighborhood south of this village, now called Plainfield Hill and gave the name to this town, after that of his native place at the east.

He moved with two sleighs in the month of March 1795. The foremost team arrived at nightfall with part of the goods and two children, young Vose, age six, and a sister eight, who afterwards became Mrs. Jonathan McFarland, at a log home at Plainfield Hill. The father assembled a shanty with the boxes piled so to keep out the wolves, put the two children to bed and went back four miles to meet the other team. As trees were his only guide and the snow falling fast, he could not return that night as he had purposed, but left these two young children alone at the last home on the road, four miles from any human being. But early in the morning he hastened on and found them all safe.

9/19/08  Obituaries of the Ford and Intermarried Families of Little Falls & Middleville, contributed by Al White!

7/13/08   Another large contribution from Carol Grainger!

From The Evening Telegram, Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Leo F. Murphy

Worked at Fenimore Art Museum and Farmers' Museum

RICHFIELD SPRINGS

Leo F. Murphy, 77, of Lake Street, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2007, in Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

He was born Oct. 20, 1929, in Herkimer, son of the late William Patrick and Bertha M. Cole Murphy. Leo was raised in Mohawk and Richfield Springs and was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ronald, Bernard, John, William and Lawrence "Mike" Murphy.

Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery later this spring.

From The Evening Telegram, Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Marilyn D. Welpe

Enjoyed playing piano, spending time at White Lake

LITTLE FALLS

Marilyn D. Welpe, of 131 Loomis St., Little Falls, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Hartford.

She was born in Mohawk the daughter of the late John L. and Loretta (Skinner) Daly. She grew up in Little Falls and was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Little Falls and attended the College of St. Rose, Albany.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Anthony Ligato. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer.

From The Herald Journal, Thursday, July 4, 1940 (Syracuse, NY)

Morse Funeral Rites Friday at 2

Herkimer, July 4.- The funeral for Mrs. Fannie A. Morse, who died Tuesday after a long illness, will be held tomorrow at 2 P. M. from the home of her son, Lansing, 111 Prospect Street. The Rev_ Gordon L. Kldd, pastor of the Christ Episcopal Church, will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Morse was born in Utica on Aug. 1, 1857, the daughter of the late John and Ellen Piper. She was married to John Morse in Utica on Dec. 24, 1879, and moved to Herkimer 61 years ago. Mr. Morse died in 1939.

Surviving besides her son Lansing are two sisters, Mrs. Edward J. Burns Sr., Herkimer, and Mrs. Alice Yorst, Albany; two brothers, John and Charles Piper, both of Utica; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

From The Daily Press, Monday, July 27, 1981 (Utica, NY)

Gordon Waterbury

MOHAWK- Gordon Waterbury, 80, of 27 Church St., passed away Friday evening at Mohawk Valley General Hospital, Ilion.

He was born on September 16,1900 in Herkimer. N.Y., the son of Frank and Florella Young Waterbury and attended Herkimer schools. He has been a resident of Mohawk since 1925. He married the former Jennie Mower on June 25. 1921 in the First Baptist Church in Herkimer. She passed away May 28, 1967.

Burial will in Mt. View Memorial Gardens, Little Falls.

From the Auburn Weekly Bulletin, 1913 (Auburn NY)

MORAVIA

Moravia. July 18.- The death of John A. Fulmer, an aged and highly respected resident of this village, occurred yesterday afternoon at his home in Park Street, after a protracted illness. He was 77 years of age. John Alonzo Fulmer was born in Herkimer County, February 26, 1838, the son of David and Mary Fulmer.

The following 8 obituaries come from the Utica Herald Dispatch, Monday Evening, October 28, 1918.

Herkimer, Oct. 28- Dr. Charles M. Kellogg died yesterday morning at his home in Henry street of an attack of typhoid fever after a short illness. He was born March 27, 1876 at Poland, but had resided in Herkimer for many years. He is survived by his widow and a son, Wesley Kellogg, both of Herkimer.

Herkimer- Jessie, the __ year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Lievermore, died yesterday morning at the home of her parents, 117 Second avenue of typhoid fever. She leaves two brothers besides her parents. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Herkimer- Mrs. Amelia Beckingham, widow of Henry Beckingham, died yesterday morning at her residence in East Herkimer, having been in ill health for the past three years. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Charles H. Knopka of this village, Mrs. Clarence Hodge of East Herkimer and Mrs. John J. Jackson of Ilion; also a son, Edward J. Beckingham of East Herkimer and a brother, Henry Schmidt of Hawkinsville.

Mrs. Clara Walts, widow of Hiram Walts, late of Herkimer, occurred Saturday morning at her residence, 216 Perry street, of infirmities incident to age. Mrs. Walts was 79 years old and her maiden name was Clara Cassidy and her birthplace was Newville. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bert I. Seaman and Mrs. Evelyn Getman, both of Herkimer.

Mohawk- William H. Shall, whose death occurred at Bath, October 24, was born in Mohawk, June 20, 1843. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Crim, Fannie E. Shall of Mohawk, and Mrs. F.H. Doolittle of Utica.

Mrs. Cornelia Witherstine died yesterday morning at the Old Ladies Home. She was born at Wilna, Jefferson County, March 1, 1831, and in 1551 came to Mohawk. She married Joseph Witherstine, who died in 1908. Mrs. Withstine is survived by a brother Henry of Long Beach, Cal., a sister, Mrs. Nellie Moore of Cobine Cal., a grandson, Vernon Witherstine of this place; two nieces, Mrs. Charles Decker(?) of Utica and Mrs. Jennie Greeman of Cooperstown.

Charles Rock died Saturday evening at his home in Catherine street. He is survived by a wife and will be taken to Whitehall for burial.

Frankfort, Oct. 28- At her home on Frankfort street yesterday morning occured the death caused by the present epidemic, Anna, wife of James Durant, whose husband and daughter, two and a half years old, were buried in the same casket last Friday, passed away leaving a babe six weeks old, a son six years old, and a daughter about 12 years old.

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Herkimer Vitals-

Little Falls, Funeral of Miss Catherine Green, 83, died in Little Falls Hospital. Survived by two brothers, John and Edward Green, two sisters, Elizabeth and Emily Green.

Syracuse Herald Journal, Tuesday, January 29, 1946 Syracuse, New York

Herkimer- Pfc. Maurice Keddell, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Keddell, 507 Steuben rd., Herkimer, star guard on the Herkimer High football 1944 team and star pitcher of Herkimer High School nine, was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Germany Jan. 22, according to work received from the War Department by his family. Pvt. Keddell, graduate of Herkimer High School, June of last year, and president of Herkimer Student Council, entered the Army last August. He was born in Stoneco and came to Herkimer with his family 17 years ago. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church and also a graduate of its school.

Syracuse Herald Journal, Tuesday, January 29, 1946 Syracuse, New York

Mrs. Helen Olds, 72, Dies; Funeral Today.

Herkimer- The funeral of Mrs. Helen Olds, 72, was held today from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Miller of 318 Lansing st. Mrs. Olds was born in Middleville, Aug. 8, 1873, a daughter of Jeremiah and Hulda Sweet Warner. Her husband, Fred Olds, died 11 years ago. Mrs. Miller and another daughter, Mrs. Leon Miller; a son Harold, of Frankfort, two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Davis, Mohawk, and Mrs. Jessie Wilson, Middleville, survive.

Oneonta Star, Saturday, October 27, 1962 Oneonta, New York

Clayton E. Skinner.

Richfield Springs- Clayton E. Skinner, 58, of Richfield Springs RD 1, died in the Herkimer Memorial Hospital, Friday, October 26, after a short illness. Burial will be in the Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, Columbia Center. Mr. Skinner was born June 7, 1904, in the Town of Columbia, son of John C. and Cora (Jones) Skinner. He married Grace Smith* April 8, 1929, in the North Columbia Methodist Church parsonage. Survived by his wife, (lists 1 son, 4 daughters), brother John B. Skinner, sister Mrs. Leo (Elizabeth) Hilts. [Note: for privacy, the names of the 5 children listed have been omitted.]

*called Grace M. in 1930 census of Columbia, Herkimer County, New York. Born abt. 1910 NY.

The Daily Star, Nov. 1, 2003, Oneonta, New York

Grace May Skinner

COLUMBIA- A graveside committal service for Grace May Skinner, 93, who passed away on Jan. 13, 2003, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. in the Reformed Church Cemetery, town of Columbia.

[Note: Probably the daughter of Fredrick E. and Grace M. Smith with 1 year old daughter in 1910 Herkimer, Herkimer County, NY census.]

Oneonta Star, Monday, May 23, 1955, Oneonta, New York

Merton F. Skinner.

Richfield Spings- Merton Frank Skinner, 57, died in his home. Burial will be in Columbia Center Cemetery. Mr. Skinner was born Oct. 5, 1897 in the Town of Columbia, son of John C. and Cora (Jones) Skinner. He was married to Bessie R. Budlong of Frankfort, married at the Methodist parsonage in Frankfort on Jan 22, 1919. Survived by wife, (lists 2 sons, 2 daughters), brothers John B. and Clayton, sisters, Mrs. George Brewer and Mrs. Leo (Elizabeth) Hilts. [Note: for privacy, the names of the 4 children listed have been omitted.]

Oneonta Star, Saturday, June 10, 1967 Oneonta, New York

Kenneth E. Barringer.

Richfield Springs- Kenneth F. Barringer, 63, of Columbia RD1, died June 8 (?), at his home. Burial will be in Jordanville Cemetery. He was born in South Columbia Sept 21, 1903, son of Hubert and Theresa (Keller) Barringer. He married Henriette House of Richfield Springs in Fort Plain on Dec. 1, 1928. Survived by his wife, ..... (lists 4 sons, 3 daughters) ..... a brother William. [Note: for privacy, the names of the 7 children listed have been omitted. His middle initial is either "E." or "F." ]

Utica Herald-Dispatch, November 12, 1917

LITTLE FALLS

EDWARD HURLEY
DIED SUDDENLY

Had Been Accepted for Service in Army

Little Falls, Nov. 12- Edward Hurley, son of the late Edward Hurley, was found dead at his home on Gansevoort street early last evening, when his mother went to his room to around him from sleep. He had gone to his room in the afternoon, seemingly in good health, to take a nap. He did not arise at the supper hour and his mother went to his room and, receiving no response to her call, became alarmed and summoned Dr. Eveloth, who pronounced him dead, heart failure being the cause. Coroner Smith was also called. Mr. Hurley had ben called into the National Army, having been recently accepted into the service by a local exemption board and was preparing to leave with the next increment. He is survived by his mother and two sisters, Miss Helen F. Hurley, teacher in the public schools, and Mrs. George Dalcy of Oneonta.

Date unknown

Little Falls

August Charles Frederick Kobell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. August Kobell, of Little Falls, died of lock jaw yesterday.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, May 22, 1918

BOTH DIED ON
THE SAME DAY

Mary Deluke and Her Grand-
daughter, Similarly Named

Frankfort, May 22- Two deaths occurred in this village yesterday afternoon one at 6:30 o'clock and the other at 10 o'clock. Both of the deceased were named Mary Deluke, one being the great-grandmother of the other. The death which occurred at 6:30 was that of the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Deluke of Reservation, her death being caused by pneumonia. She was a girl loved by all who knew her. She attended the East Frankfort School and was a pupil in the seventh grade. She leaves the father and mother and a number of brothers and sisters to mourn her and death. Mary Deluke, aged 85 years, died at 10 o'clock last evening at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Antony Choffe, on Mann street, after an illness of two months. She came from Italy 29 years ago. She and her family are among the most highly respected of the Italian population, and are very well known, James having been in business here for some years but now retired, and Joseph, who is well known for his excellent vegetables which are product of his labors in market gardening. There is one daughter, Mrs. Dominick Sanders. There are several grand and great-grandchildren, five grandsons now doing service for Uncle Sam. One, Ruke(?), was home from Camp Devens at the weekend to see his grandmother. She will be missed, for she was always courteous and kind. The hours for the funeral have not been fixed but both will be to-morrow morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Paolo Palummo have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of the 2 1/2-year-old chld Joseppi. The cause of death was measles. The funeral was held yesterday, with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, Monday, October 21, 1918

Pauline Shulz

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schulz of Main street, East Frankfort, have the sympathy of their many friends in the death of their daughter, Pauline, which occurred from pneumonia at their home Saturday afternoon. The funeral service will be held to-morrow at 3 p.m., the Rev. D. W. Lyman officiating.

Ilion.

C. E. Hallenbeck Buried

The funeral of Clyde E. Hallenbeck was held privately from his home on West Main street yesterday afternoon. The Rev. L. R. Benson, rector of St. Augustine's Church, conducted the services, which were attended by relatives and close friends. There were many beautiful floral tributes form neighbors, friends and organizations. The remains were interred in the Armory Hill Cemetery. The bearers were S. C. Burch, Stuart Eccles, George O. Luce, William McKnight, Morgan Cook and Charles Angermire.

William Guilfoyle

News has been received here of the death of William Guilfoyle, aged 46 years, a resident of Rome, who died in New York City Friday of pneumonia. The deceased was employed in the punch press department of the Remington Typewriter Works in this village for 10 years, going from here to the L. S. Smith & Brothers' Typewriter Factory at Syracuse.

William E. Miller

Henry Miller of West street received a telegram yesterday conveying the news of the death of his brother, William F. Miller, at New York City. Deceased was a former resident many years ago.

We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness during our recent bereavement. William Crocker and family.

Little Falls

Francis Hart

The death of Francis Hart occurred at his home in Rochester yesterday morning. Mr. Hart had been ill for about a week with pneumonia. He had spent all of his life except for the past two years in this city, where he was very popular. He was 29 years old, being the son of John Hart of Manheim street. He was educated at St. Mary's School and later was shipping clerk in the Barnet Leather Company's plant. Two years ago he was married to Miss Mary McCarty of this city and went to Rochester to live. He is survived by his wife and his father and one sister, Mrs. Jay Outwater, of this city, and two brothers, John of Poughkeepsie and Cletus, who is at a training camp at Syracuse. The funeral was held this morning from St. Mary's Church and burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Mrs. J. M. Stearns

Yesterday afternoon at _:30, Mrs. J. M. Stearns died at her home at 308 Fourth street. Death was caused by kidney trouble, of which she had been troubled for some time. Mrs. Stearns was born in this city in 1860, being the daughter of the late Christopher and Mary Gegler. She had lived here practically all her life and had many friends. There survive two brothers, John and James Gegler, and one sister, Mrs. Neary, all of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Frankfort

The funeral of Ada Williams was held from the home of her mother, Mrs. Emily Williams of First avenue, privately, Thursday afternoon. While those who would have liked to have been present were unable to be the floral tributes they sent attested the respect and love they held for the deceased. There was a large wreath of rose buds from Room, A-67, Remington Arms Company, a large wreath of carnations from the Sunday School of which she was a member in the Methodist Church, a large placque of rosebuds from the Sunday School, and a large placque of chrysanthemums from the neighbors. The bearers were her two uncles, H. L. Williams and Arthur Clapsattle, and two cousins, Eugene Lamberson and Arleigh Williams. Interment was in Oak View Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. George Mendalone (?) have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their nine-month-old son, Joseph.

Death From Natural Causes

Herkimer, Oct. 21- Coroner James W. Graves called in the matter of the death of Mrs. George Rowan, who passed away Friday afternoon at the Emergency Hospital, states that investigation shows that she came to her death from natural causes without crime, intent, or ____ (illegible).

Coroner Graves states: "Investigation shows she had suffered for a week from pneumonia, was in a very weak and debilitated condition and also was in a delicate condition. Thursday afternoon she tried to get out of bed, fainted and fell to the floor. In falling she struck a chair and bruised her forehead. This brought on a premature delivery and hemorrhage before a doctor could be called. With all medical assistance possible and hospital facilities she died of shock and hemorrhage at 1 o'clock the following morning."

"The Coroner wishes particularly to emphasize the fact that the husband, George Rowan, should be completely and fully exonerated. The history also shows that the husband of his own free will had a few days previously taken her from a home where all were ill and to his home where she could have care."

Herkimer

Miss Alice Reardon

Miss Alice Reardon passed away at 11:30 o'clock Saturday night at her home in North Bellinger street of an illness of influenza which developed into pneumonia. She was a highly respected and regarded young woman of the village, where she was born December 31, 187_, and where she had always resided. She was a graduate of the Herkimer High School and was a stenographer who for several years was employed by Attorney Adam J. Smith, late of Herkimer, and she had also efficiently served as one of the clerks at the Herkimer County Clerk's office. She was a devoted member of St. FRancis de Sales's Church and was a resident who had a host of friends, by whom she was held in highest esteem, and all of whom will regret her demise. She leaves her mother, Mrs. Mary Reardon, widow of the late Edward Reardon, and four sisters, Miss Katherine Reardon, Miss Grace Reardon and Mrs. Florence Bradley, whose husband Edward J. Bradley died last week, all of Herkimer; also Mrs. George W. Mugler of White PLains, and two brothers, Charles of Yonkers and George J. Reardon of this villalge. The funeral will be held to-morrow forenoon.

Louis Mallette

A short illness of pneumonia resulted at 7 o'clock yesterday morning in calling from life Louis Mallette, residing at 399 West Smith street. He was about 35 years old and came to Herkimer several years ago and had since resided here, where he continued his employment in the plant of the Standard Furniture Company. He leaves his wife of this village and his parents and several brothers and sisters of Syracuse, to which city the remains were taken to-day.

The funeral of Mrs. Edward G. Silliman was held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from her late home in North Prospect street, the Rev. James Deane officiating with the Rev. W. _. Conklin assisting. The remains were placed in the mausoleum at Oak Hill Cemetery. Edward Burrell Silliman, the surviving son, arrived home this morning from Camp Greene.

The Utica Herald Dispatch, July 1, 1918

Little Falls

A. A. Hynds

A. A. Hynds, age 80 years, died yesterday morning at his home in Monroe street after a long illness of a complication of diseases. He is survived by a brother, George, and a sister, Mrs. James Flanders, who reside at Ford's Bush. Mr. Hynds was a monument dealer and had been in business in this city for years. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon, burial in the Church Street Cemetery. [Note: Andrew A. Hynds]

HERKIMER

Lucia, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernardi Colone, died yesterday morning at the parents' home in William street from an illness of pneumonia.

The funeral will be held at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Anthony's Church, the Rev. N. Pavone officiating. Several brothers and sisters survive besides the parents.

The Utica Herald Dispatch, November 8, 1919

Owen E. Doolen

Owen E. Doolen died yesterday at his home in North Litchfield after an illness of only one week. He came to this country from County Cork, Ireland, when 18 years old and always resided in this vicinity. He was married 29(?) years ago to Mary Roberts, who survives. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Besides his wife he leaves two brothers, David and John Doolen, both of Utica.

5/25/08  Utica Herald-Dispatch, November 25, 1918.

Herkimer

The funeral of Henry Edick, who died suddenly at the Remington Arms plant Saturday, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from his late home in Mohawk street.

The funeral of Charles Lowell was held at __ o'clock this afternoon from his late home in East Herkimer. The Rev. H. G. Bassett officiated and interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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The Evening Herald, Monday, September 13, 1897 Syracuse, New York.

Herkimer County Vitals.

Woman Killed by Runaway Horse.

Ilion. Sept 13- Mrs. H.P. Whitney of this village was killed in a runaway accident on Saturday night between East Frankfort and McCowans(?). She was riding with her granddaughter, Bernice Richardson, aged 11 years. Something about the harness broke, letting the carriage strike the horse's legs. He ran and the girl jumped and was uninjured. Mrs. Whitney was thrown over the dashboard and struck her heard and died soon after. She was over 50 years old and a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of Liberty.

The Evening Herald, Friday, December 4, 1908 Syracuse, New York

Ilion-

Tolson Landt, a resident of this village for many years, died at the County Home yesterday. One son, Sheridan Landt of this village survives him.

The Oneonta Star, Wednesday, July 16, 1952, Oneonta, New York

George Rahm, 51, who died Monday will be buried in Little Falls. Surviving are three daughters, Margaret, Hazen and Georgianna Rahm and his mother and three brothers of Little Falls.

Syracuse Herald Journal, Monday, October 31, 1983 Syracuse, New York

Massena- Walter F. Potts, 59, of RD2, Brasher Falls, died Saturday at Massena Memorial Hospital after being stricken at his home.

Born in Dolgeville, Herkimer County, Mr. Potts lived in Canandaigua before moving to Massena in 1959.

The Post Standard, Monday, September 25, 1967 Syracuse, New York

Herkimer Man Killed.

Mohawk- Kenneth Van Court of nearby Herkimer was killed Sunday when his automobile went off Route ?? near this village about 15 miles east of Utica, went through guardrails and slammed into a crane at a construction site.

The Oneonta Star, Friday, August 27, 1965 Oneonta, New York

Herkimer-John Egan, a resident of the General Herkimer Hotel, died Friday at the Herkimer Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in the Van Hornesville Cemetery.

He was born in Ireland the son of Martin and Johanana Quaney Egan. Came to the United States in 1927 and moved to Herkimer in 1948. Survived by brother Martin Egan, nephew Harry Skehan and the Rev. Sean Skehan.

Sheboygan Press-Telegram, Thursday, October 2, 1924 Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Rochester Mayor Is Killed.

Rochester, Minn.- Dr. H. H. Witherstine, mayor of Rochester for five terms and former state senator, was instantly killed early today when his car overturned as he was answering a call to the country.

Dr. Witherstine was one of the most widely known doctors in Minnesota. Since serving as mayor and senator, he achieved distinction as a practitioner.

His machine had gone into a ditch, regained the road and overturned, pinning him beneath. His skull was crushed.

Born in Herkimer, New York April 14, 1852*, he came to Rochester in 1872.

source:

Hilts Descendant. Ancestor line up:

1. Christofel Hüls
2. Johann George Hilts
3. Elisabeth Hilts
4. Catherine Thumm
5. Margaret Petrie
6. Horace H. Witherstine

* On the passport application for Amelia, wife of H.H. Witherstine, bible record by H. H.'s brother William, the year of birth is noted to be 1850.

The Lowell Sun, Tuesday, September 27, 1938 Lowell, Massachusetts

Frederick Witherstine.

Provincetown, Sept. 27- Frederick Witherstine, 70, father of Donald E. Witherstine, nationally known etcher, native of Herkimer, died in his home.

Note: His parent's were Peter and Cynthia (Small) Witherstine. Cynthia's grandmother was Sarah Hilts who married Adam Smith.
*Carol Grainger notes.

The Post Standard, Thursday, March 30, 1911 Syracuse, New York

Herkimer, March 29- John Henry Witherstine died today at his home in German Street, 63 years old, lifelong resident of Herkimer. Son of John D. and Nancy (Harter) Witherstine.

Survived by his widow and sister Mrs. George W. Mack, both of Herkimer.

* His grandmother Dorthea "Dorothy" Hilts married Henry G. Harter.
*Carol Grainger notes.

The Post Standard, Thursday, March 30, 1911, Syracuse, New York

Herkimer, March 29, Mrs. Mary Griswold, wife of Cornelius R. Snell, died at the home of Mrs. F. R. Mino (?). Mrs Snell was 63 years old, husband, two sons and two brothers survive.

The Post Standard, Saturday, December 7, 1974, Syracuse, New York

Mrs. Nina B. Cristman, 86, of Herkimer died Thursday at Herkimer Memorial Hospital. She was born in Little Falls*, the daughter of Hiram and Martha (Stoddard) Broat. First husband, Clarence S. Thorpe died in 1932, married second, Lloyd J. Cristman, who died in 1961. Burial at Mohawk.

*Social Security Index, birth date of 14 Apr 1888.

The Evening Telegram, Tuesday, January 30, 2007, Herkimer, New York.

Herkimer- John Begley, 89, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. He was born on July 29, 1917, in Little Falls, son of the late Edward S. and Bertha L. (Callister) Begley. WWII verteran.

He married Myrel Horwald on April 3, 1961 in Paramus, N.J., 45 years of marriage, she passed away on July 31, 2005.

Besides his parents and wife Myrel, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann and two brothers, James and Edward Begley.

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer County, New York.

Church, Robert L., 71, of Mohawk, died Jan. 28, 2007 in St. Luke's Memorial Center. Burial with full military honors and spring interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer County, New York.

Cockett, Samuel J., 80, of Plant City, Fla., formerly of Mohawk, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City, Fla. Spring interment will be in Mohawk Cemetery.

Mertha, William "Bill", 65, Herkimer Village and Herkimer Town Justice, died Saturday evening Jan. 27, 2007 in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Spring interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer New York.

Herkimer- After 83 years of serving the Lord, Salvatore Paul Fiorentino Sr., was called home on Dec. 22, 2006. Sal was born in Herkimer to Dominick and Lucia (Girgenti) Fiorentino. Served in the Army, WWII. Interment in Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

5/25/08  Albany Evening Journal, August 4, 1877

Mrs. Mary Tillinghast, of Frankfort, is dead. She was seventy-eight years old.

5/8/08  The following large group of family obits was graciously contributed by H. Geywits! These are original newspaper clippings (mostly the local Richfield Springs newspaper, The Mercury) found in a scrapbook pertaining to the Geywits/McRorie family.

JOHNSON, DeEtta (undated clipping) - At the home of her only son, Lester Johnson, on the Chuyle a few days ago occurred the death of Mrs. DeEtta Johnson, widow of William H. Johnson. Her maiden name was DeEtta Kinter, and she was born in Van Hornesville in 1857, the daughter of Stephen and Lovina Geywitts Kinter. She was married in 1878 and resided thereafter in the Chuyle section. Besides the son, a daughter, Mrs. Lena Ostrander of Richfield Springs survives. Rev. M. Crocker of the M. E. church at Starkville officiated at the funeral and burial was made in Springfield Center.

YOUNG, Lewis G. - (undated clipping) Van Hornesville - The death of Lewis G. Young occurred last Wednesday from infirmities of old age. Mr. Young was one of the town's most highly respected citizens having been born here in 1830 and always lived in this town. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. George Young and Mr. Young served this town as supervisor two successive terms. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Springfield. Some years ago he retired form farming and became a resident of this village. The funeral was held from his residence Saturday, the Rev. Charles Kramer of the Universalist church of Cooperstown, officiating. Mr. Young is survived by his aged widow, a daughter, Mrs. Ida Wiles of this village; a son, John L. Young who resides on the homestead; also many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

FIKES, Isabel - Mrs. Isabel Fikes, 72, Van Hornesville, died in Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital last night, May 1, 1935. She was admitted to the hospital Apr. 29 as a medical patient. She is survived by two sons, Theron and Perry Fikes, Van Hornesville.

GEYWITS, James - The death of James Geywitts occurred at his home in Warren Friday morning, September 1st at six o'clock. (1924) Mr. Geywitts had been in poor health for several years. He was 69 years old the day before his death. Besides his wife (Viola Ostrander) he leaves one son, Lynn and two grandchildren, Stuart and Dora Geywitts, also one sister, Mrs. Alzoea Druse to mourn his loss. He was a loving husband and a kind neighbor. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family,

FROST, Carrie - (undated newspaper clipping) - Mohawk - Death came to Mrs. Carrie Frost, 70, Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Hoke, 20 North Street, this village. Mrs. Frost has been suffering from illness for the past 13 years but bore her affliction bravely and always evinced sincere appreciation for everything that was done for her. She was born March 10, 1866 at Springfield, Otsego County, the daughter of Daniel and Margaret Ely Smith. Her early life was spent at Springfield. On March 16, 1870 she married to David Frost at Springfield. Mr. Frost died in 1917 after which she went to live with friends. For six years she lived with Mrs. Mary Phillips, Jordanville, until her death five years ago when she took up her residence with her granddaughter, Mrs. Jessie March, Mohawk, living there about a year. Since that time she has resided with her daughter. She is survived by her daughter, one son, Otis Frost, Mohawk; nephew, C. B. McKay, formerly of New York and Cherry Valley; grandchildren, Mrs. Cecil Harrad, Van Hornesville; Mrs. Raymond Ackerman, Van Hornesville; Raymond C. Hoke, Ilion and Leslie Hoke, Mohawk; Kenneth D. Frost, Cherry Valley and Devere Frost, Mohawk; also several great grandchildren. Funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 form the Hoke home with the Rev. C. B. Smith an old acquaintance of Mrs. Frost and pastor of the First Baptist church, Vernon Center, officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Springfield. The following were bearers: Jesse March, Cecil Harrad, Grover Ecker and Raymond Ackerman.

TUNNICLIFF, Charles (undated clipping) - Charles Tunnicliff, formerly of Chicago, died at the home of his cousin, the late Judge D. G. Tunnicliff at Macomb, Ill., yesterday afternoon. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at Macomb. Mr. Tunnicliff was taken sick several months ago while on a visit there. He was an old reside of Chicago and a cousin of Messrs. J. J. and George Tunnicliff of this city.

GUIVITS, Delose - (undated clipping) - Ilion - The funeral of Delose Guyvits was held Thursday afternoon from the home, 326 East Main Street, Rev. C. W. Barrett of Mohawk, officiating. The bearers were: William Williams, Patrick Bary, Otis Bellinger, Arnold Gates. Burial was made in the family plot, Oak Hill cemetery, Herkimer.

LATHROP, Maria - (undated clipping) - Mrs. Maria Lathrop, widow of James Lathrop, died at the home of her daughter in Pierstown on Saturday, aged eighty-three years. The funeral was held Monday, the Rev. C. W. Negus officiating. Burial was made at Van Hornesville, where the deceased was born and spent nearly all her life. She leaves a son and daughter, Lewis Lathrop of Mohawk and Mrs. Menzo Van Horne of Pierstown.

ELY, Matoon (undated clipping) At Warren, Herkimer County, August 15th, Matoon Ely aged 81 years and 10 months. He was sick only a few days and died suddenly of heart disease after he retired for the night.

COATES, Florence Catherine - Little Falls: Mrs. Florence Catherine Coates, 613 Garden Street died yesterday, Jan. 28, 1936 in a Utica hospital. She underwent a serious operation last October but returned home. Complications developed and she entered Utica hospital Jan. 12. Mrs. Coates was born Feb. 4, 1878 at Cullen in the Town of Warren, her parents being Alpha and Rose Hake Ball. In 1895 she married Ralph Eckler of Warren, who died in 1899. June 26, 1913 she married Martin J. Coates, well known local druggist. For some years she served on the board of Little Falls Hospital. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Herkimer but an attendant at the Presbyterian Church in this city. She was also a member of Rock City Chapter 272, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are the husband and one son, Harland Ralph Eckler of this city; one sister, Mrs. Lester Young of Warren, and a brother, Walter Ball of Warren.

WILLIAMS, Emma - Millers Mills - Mrs. Emma Williams died Feb. 20, 1941 in a Utica hospital after a long illness. She was born in Sharon, Sept. 26, 1851 and had been a resident of Columbia nearly all her life. She was married to Wesley B. Williams, on Sept. 26, 1874. Mrs. Williams was a member of Methodist Church in South Columbia. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Hoke, Millers Mills; two granddaughters, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from her home at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

ELY, Libbie - 5/12/1887 - Miss Libbie Ely, Little Lakes, passed away last Sunday at half past one o'clock at her home about the 47th year of her age. She has been a faithful member of the Methodist Church in this place and a good Christian for a number of years. (death date would be May 8.)

TUNNICLIFF, Anrelius - 4/27/1887 - Richfield Springs - Mr. Anrelius Tunnicliff died at his residence in this village Wednesday afternoon after an illness of less than an hour's duration, from apoplexy. Mr. Tunnicliff was one of our oldest and most respected citizens and his loss will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. A descendant of an old English family, he was born in the adjoining town of Warren and had always lived in this vicinity. His genial disposition and warm-hearted hospitality made his home the rendezvous of social life and gaiety and no one ever came away from it without feeling that Mr. Tunnicliff and his amiable and accomplished wife had done all in their power to render every visitor happy. His wife's death occurred some fifteen years ago, after which Mr. Tunnicliff sold his fine home in Warren and has since resided with his relatives, Miss C. M. Tunnicliff and Mrs. J. F. Getman where in his old age he has been made the recipient of all that love, care and sympathy could bestow. Although past the allotted age of man, Mr. Tunnicliff retained his genial disposition and to the last was a favorite companion of the young and a welcoming host to all. The funeral will be held from Tunnicliff Cottage Sunday at 2 p.m.

BEYER, Carl - (undated) Last week occurred the death of Carl Beyer at his late residence on James Street, Richfield Springs in the 73rd year of his age. He was born in Hanover, Germany, September 21, 1848 and came to this county when a young man 17 years of age. He was twice married, first to Hannah Myers of Springfield and the second time to Louisa Beyer of Beura Bush. He lived in New York and Albany but the greatest part of his life was spent in Warren and Springfield coming to Richfield Springs two and one-half years ago. He was a harness maker by trade and also assisted in Thomas Ellis' shop as carriage trimmer. Since he resided at Richfield it was his custom to go to Warren in he summer months and repair harness in the shop. He lived a life of uprightness and honesty and was well thought of in the communities where he was known. Besides his wife, there are surviving four daughter, Mrs. Kittie Fox and Lizette Beyer of Dolgeville and Annie and Effie Beyer of this village. His funeral was held from his late home, Rev. Jennings officiating with interment in the Springfield Center cemetery.

BURROWS, H. L. - In Van Hornesville, December 9, 1890, H. L. Burrows of Richfield Springs, aged 60 years. The community was shocked Tuesday evening by the sad news from Van Hornesville stating that Mr. H. L. Burrows of this place, had died suddenly at Kinter's Hotel. Mr. Burrows was canvassing and had stopped at the hotel when he began to feel bad. Dr. Easton was called and later a message was sent to Dr. Getman, but before he got started, another message came saying that Mr. Burrows was dead. The cause of his death was pronounced neuralgia of the stomach, which must have gone to his heart. The remains were brought here last evening at 9 o'clock. The burial will take place in Burlington Flats. This is a sad case as Mrs. Burrow is an invalid and needs the care which only a kind husband can give. The deepest sympathy of the people is felt for the afflicted woman and daughter.

MASON, Roscoe: In this village, May 4, 1890 aged 23 years and 6 months. Deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mason. The family moved to this place from Jordanville and during the few years Roscoe had resided here he had formed a large circle of friends who deplore his untimely death. The funeral was held from the home of his parents on Lake Street (Richfield Springs) yesterday at 12 O'clock and was conducted by Revs. Holmes, Humphrey and Helms. The large concourse of friends assembled to pay the last sad tribute of respect to the deceased was evidence that the whole community feels that a worthy young man has been stricken down.

GRIFFIN, W. D. - 1893: W. D. Griffin has gone home. In the humble walks of life it is given few men to so faithfully and commendably fulfill their life mission. His departure leaves a void not only in the hearts of those who loved him most - in the church and in the social circle, but in his extensive business relations, which will be hard to fill; as his painstaking thoughtfulness, his fullness of purpose and entire devotion to duty characterized his every word and deed. Appeals to him for counsel, sympathy or assistance were not in vain, and his determined efforts to protect the rights of those for whom he labored were fully recognized. The following facts relating to his ancestry were never repeated by him to friend or historian, but are from manuscript in the possession of parties unknown to him. Away back in the seventeenth century his ancestor - William Campbell, of Campbelltown in Argyieshire, Baron of Auchinbreck, was among those driven out of Scotland in 1685 by religious persecutions and located in historic Londonderry in Ireland where he died after the siege. His descendants emigrated with the little band which, landing in America in 1728 after sojourning for a time in Boston, emigrated to Otsego county and became pioneers of Cherry Valley. The Campbells are a well-known clan and did valiant service in the Tryon county militia during the troublesome times which followed. Margaret, the infant daughter of Lieut. John Campbell, whose life at the time of the massacre was spared by the compassion of Brant, became the wife of Joshua Griffin and in later years was a devoted grandmother to the fatherless boy whom she cared for as her own and was laid to rest with her and the rest of his kindred near the little chapel in Little Lakes. A lifelong friend standing by his bier, testified to his devoted Christian life in his earliest manhood, since which he was always "kept the faith" His entire life demonstrated the fact that "the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord." His funeral service was conducted by Rev. S. V. V. Holmes. The casket was surrounded by flowers grouped by loving friends and was decorated with massive palms emblematical of his victorious efforts to live a blameless life. The casket was borne away by his fellow officers in the church. He leaves an aged wife and a son in this place and one daughter.
(written by Mrs. M. M. Hatch, of South Columbia)

HOARD, Dr. Tyron A.: Herkimer, Sept. 27, 1891. Dr. Tyron A. Hoard of this village died at his home, corner of Mary and Washington streets a 7 a.m. today at the age of 89 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time past and had been confined to the house for about two months. Dr. Hoard was for some time a well-known and skilled dentist in this place and for a few years was associated in the practice of dentistry with the late Dr. Chatfield under the firm name of Chatfield & Hoard. After the death of Mr. Chatfield, deceased practiced his profession here for some little time and in 1886 removed to Brooklyn where, associated with John M. Atkinson of the city mentioned, he conducted for some time the Brooklyn Dental Supply Depot, at 340 Fulton Street. Returning to his home in this village in February last, in poor health and gradually declining until called away. Dr. Hoard was united in marriage in September 1878 to Jennie A. Dygert, step-daughter of the late Judge Prescott of this place. Mrs. Hoard died in June 1890 and there is left surviving one son, Prescott D. Hoard, of this place, also a mother, Mrs. John L. Hoard of Frankfort, two sisters, Mrs. N. A. Sterling and Marcy C. Hoard of Frankfort and four brothers, James H., Andrew and William of Frankfort and Charles of Syracuse. Deceased was a member of Olive Branch Lodge F. & A. M. of Frankfort and of Herkimer Council No. 836 Royal Arcanum of this place. Deceased bore his long illness patiently and without complaint and passed peacefully away. Funeral services will be held from the late residence of the deceased, Mary Street, Wednesday next a 2 p.m., Rev. C. E. Fisher of the Universalist Church officiating. Interment will take place at the Mohawk cemetery.

ZULLER, Mary A. - In this village, February 3, 1890 of apoplexy, Mary A. Zuller, aged 74 years 10 months and 21 days. Mrs. Zuller moved to this town from Mohawk with her husband, Isaac Zuller about fourteen years ago. She had suffered several shock within a few years and a fatal one was expected at any time. In religious faith and practice, Mrs. Zuller was a Baptist and had been a member of the Baptist church at Mohawk for over thirty years. She had held her relation to that church since her residence in this place. Her only heir, Mr. F. M. Zuller, survives her. Of brothers and sisters she leaves three, Mr. J. J. Steel of Ft. Herkimer, Mr. Wm. H. Steel of Brooklyn and Mrs. Caroline Guiwits of this place. After prayer at the house tomorrow at 9 a.m., the remains will be taken to Mohawk for interment and a short funeral service will be conducted there.

BROWN, William - William was born in Boston, Mass., November 2nd, 1759. Farther than this scarcely anything is known of his childhood except that he was of English-Irish descent. He was at the great "Tea Party" held in Boston harbor December 16, 1773. He was then a spectator, but two years later he enlisted in the service of his county as a drummer boy, and continued in the service throughout the war, a part of the time with Washington. At the close of the war, he settled in Claverack, N.Y. where he married Mary Ostrander. He subsequently removed to Herkimer County and engaged in farming. He had nine children of whom five are now living; Mrs. Shimmel of Stark; James W. Brown of Mohawk and Margaret, Maria and Leroy Brown of Camden, N.Y. He enlisted and served in the War of 1812 as a drummer. He was never sick a day, never had a lawsuit and was strictly temperate. He died in Springfield, N.Y., April 3rd, 1843 beloved and respected by all who knew him.

Lots more obits on the Obits Bulletin Board Part 17.

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