Herkimer County, NY Deaths
from
Universalist Sources
1823-1878
Compiled by Karen E. Dau
Part 3, Surnames O - Z
Readers need to be aware that a given date may represent either a death or a funeral, and it may not be possible to
determine which event is indicated. All sources are from NY state. Information in brackets [ ] has been supplied by
the contributor to assist in research. Abstracted and contributed by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY, Archivist of the New York State Convention of Universalists.
OWER. In Mohawk on 25 Apr, Christian Ower, age 74. Funeral by B. B. H. [Rev. Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 May 1854)
PACKARD. At Little Falls on Sat 21 Jun, Alfred Packard, age 29. Became ill in New York while on vacation. Mentioned as a husband and father. Funeral Mon the 23rd, probably by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner] who wrote the obituary. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn 5 Jul 1856)
PARKER. In Litchfield at her uncle John Ramsey's home on the 16th ult., Miss Mary Parker, age 27. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 6 Oct 1855)
PAUL. In German Flatts on 16 May, Polly Paul, age 62. Wife of Joseph Paul. Funeral 17th in Eatonville, her former residence, by M. B. S. [Rev. Moses B. Smith]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 24 May 1839)
PAYNE. In Frankfort on the 17th inst., Francis P. Payne, age 57. A mechanic. His wife had died about a year earlier. Survived by 8 children. Funeral 18th in the Universalist church by Rev. D. S. [Dolphus Skinner]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 24 Sep 1847)
PEAKE. In Salisbury on 8 Dec 1847, Reuben Peake, age 78. Funeral 10th in the Universalist church at Salisbury by T. J. W. [Rev. Thomas J. Whitcomb]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 21 Jan 1848)
PEPPER. At Little Falls on 20 Oct of consumption, Elmira Pepper, age 59. Wife of L. F. Pepper Esq. Also survived by a son and 4 daughters, one the wife of Rev. O. Cone of Canton and one the wife of Rev. E. M. Grant of New Hampshire. Funeral 23rd by Rev. H. A. H[anaford]. (Christian Leader", Utica, 10 Nov 1877)
PEPPER. At Little Falls on 27 Mar, George Pepper, age 16 days. Son of E. D. and Catharine Pepper. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Apr 1857)
PEPPER. At Little Falls on 15 Dec 1850, Marinda L. Pepper, age 26. Wife of James M. Pepper. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 22 Mar 1851)
PETRIE. At Little Falls on the 29th ult., Mrs. Ann Maria Petrie, age 21. Wife of Charles Petrie; daughter of Shadrach Dunning of Hamilton Co.; mother of one child 10 days old. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 10 Jul 1846)
PETRIE. At Little Falls on the 16th inst., Benjamin Petrie, age 50. Survived by his wife and 7 children. Funeral 18th by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Oneida Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 27 Mar 1846)
PETRIE. At Little Falls on 11 Aug, John D. Petrie, age 78. Funeral the following Sunday by A. B. G. [Rev. Aaron B. Grosh of Utica, Oneida Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 15 Sep 1843)
PETRIE. At Little Falls, Gen. Jost Petrie, age 40. Funeral "Thursday 2d inst." by Rev. [John] Gregory. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 18 Jan 1834)
PETRIE. At Little Falls on 2 Jan, Moses Petrie, age 77 years and 11 months. (Christian Leader, Utica, 12 Jan 1878)
PHELPS. In Middleville, John Phelps, age 45. A resident for 20 years. Survived by his wife and an only son. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 11 Jan 1868)
PHILLEO. In Russia on 18 Aug of an inflammation, ___ [Mary] Philleo, age 28 years and 4 months. Survived by her husband Willis Philleo and 2 children. Funeral by Rev. M[oses] B. Smith of Newport. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Oct 1842)
PHILLEO. In Newport on 29 Aug of a canker rash, Addison S. Philleo, age 26. Funeral the following Sunday in the Universalist church by P. H. [Rev. Phineas Hathaway]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate", Utica, 19 Sep 1845)
PHILLEO. In Russia on 27 Apr of pulmonary consumption, Darias Philleo, age 61. Funeral 29th by Rev. Jacob Baker. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 24 May 1844)
PHILLEO. In Winfield on the 16th ult. of consumption, Dennis Philleo, age 50. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 1 Nov 1834)
PHILLEO. In Russia on 23 Jul, Henry Clay Philleo, age about 7. Son of Willis and Mary Philleo and adopted son of his grandfather Darius Philleo Esq. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 16 Aug 1839)
PICKERT. In Manheim on 15 Mar, Frederick Pickert, age 84. One of the oldest inhabitants of the town; had lived on his farm for 60 years. Formerly a Lutheran; in former years he was the only defender of Universalism in his town. Survived by his wife. Funeral in the Manheim church by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Apr 1857)
PICKERT. In Manheim on 12 Jan, John Pickert, age 60. Funeral by W. H. W. [Rev. Wm. H. Waggoner]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate", Utica, 24 Feb 1837)
PIPER. In Frankfort on 27 Mar of consumption, Amasa Piper, age 22. Son of Isaac Piper Esq. The sixth child in the family to die. Had been a student of medicine with Dr. Parkhurst of Frankfort. Survived by 2 brothers and a sister. Funeral 29th in the Presbyterian church by Rev. D. S. [Dolphus Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Apr 1857)
PIPER. In Herkimer on 19 Mar, Edwin L. Piper, age 8 months. Only son of John Piper. Funeral by B. B. H. [Rev. Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 5 Apr 1856)
PIPER. In Frankfort on the 7th inst., two hours after being run over by a wagon, Eliza Piper, age 3 years and 2 months. Daughter of Isaac Piper. Also survived by her mother and family. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 30 Jul 1847)
PIPER. In Frankfort at his father's home on the 9th inst. of consumption, Henry M. Piper, age 29 years, 10 months and 11 days. Predeceased by six siblings. Survived by his wife, a daughter, his parents, a brother and a sister. Funeral by Rev. J. R. Sage. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 19 Oct 1861)
PIPER. In Frankfort on 19 Feb, Isaac Piper, age 56. Was very active in the Universalist Society while his health was good. Predeceased by his children. Funeral 21st by Rev. T[heodore] D. Cook. (Christian Ambassador", New York, 25 Mar 1865)
PIPER. In Frankfort on 3 Sep of consumption, Mary M. Piper, age 15. Daughter of Isaac Piper Esq.; the 5th child in the family to die. Had been a pupil at the Clinton Liberal Institute [a Universalist school in Clinton, Oneida Co]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Apr 1857)
PITMAN. In Gravesville on 4 Jul, George Pitman, age 35 years and 10 months. "A firm believer in Universalism." Survived by his wife, father, siblings. Funeral Wed the 6th in the Universalist church in Gravesville by R. E. [Rev. Richard Eddy of Rome, Oneida Co.]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 30 Jul 1853)
POMEROY. In Mohawk on 22 Mar, Charles M. Pomeroy, age 15. Only son and last surviving child of R. H. Pomeroy. Funeral 24th in the Mohawk Valley Universalist church by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock, assisted by Rev. J. L. Starks of the Dutch Reformed church of Mohawk. (Christian Ambassador", Auburn, 10 Apr 1853)
POMEROY. In Mohawk on Sun 26 Mar, Sarah A. Pomeroy. Wife of Robert H. Pomeroy. Her last surviving child, a 15 year old son, died one year and 3 days earlier. Funeral 26th in the Mohawk Valley Universalist church by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock, assisted by Rev. J. Stark of the Dutch Reformed church. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 8 Apr 1854)
POST. In Newport on the 30th ult., Dan Post, age 81 years and 3 months. Had lived in Herkimer the last few years of his life. Funeral 3 Feb in the Universalist church at Newport by Rev. W. G. Anderson. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 12 Feb 1853)
POST. In Newport at his father's home on 7 Nov of consumption, Dan Post Jr., age 35. A resident of Cleveland, Ohio. Also survived by his wife and 3 children. Funeral 9th by Rev. W. H. Waggoner. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 3 Dec 1836)
POTTER. In Herkimer on the 21st ult., Araminta D. Potter, age 2 years and 10 days. Daughter of Jeremiah and Nancy Potter. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 31 May 1834)
POTTER. In Salisbury, Elizabeth Potter, age 68. About 8 years earlier she had converted to Universalism. No services were held at her burial because no Universalist clergyman was able to attend in place of G. M. [Rev. George Messinger]. He conducted a memorial service on "Sunday the 29th ult." (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 Mar 1831)
POTTER. In Salisbury on Sun 20 Mar, Erastus Potter, age 52 years and 9 months. A farmer. Survived by his wife and 13 children. Funeral 22nd in the Union church at Salisbury Corners by Rev. W. G. Anderson. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 3 Apr 1853)
POWELL. In Manheim near Ingham's Mills on 4 Jun by drowning, Alonzo Powell. Son of Jacob Powell Esq. He fell out of a boat while attempting to go upstream with seven companions. Funeral 13th ult. in the Reformed Dutch church by W. H. W. [Rev. Wm. H. Waggoner, Universalist]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 16 Jul 1836)
PRATT. In Salisbury on 5 Jun of consumption, Mrs. Abagail Pratt, age 56. Survived by her husband and 4 children. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 28 Jun 1866)
PRATT. In Salisbury on 22 Feb, Abial Pratt, age 92. An early settler; came to the area at age 22. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral by Rev. F. B. P[eck]. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 19 Mar 1864)
PRATT. In Schuyler on 25 Sep, Paul Pratt, age 82 years and 11 months. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica NY, 4 Oct 1835)
PRATT. In Salisbury Centre on 22 Jul of consumption, Stephen Pratt, age 66. A Universalist. Survived by his wife. Funeral 24th by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks [of St. Johnsbury, Montgomery Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 21 Aug 1840)
PRATT. In Salisbury Centre on the 3d inst., William Rensselaer Pratt, age 47. Survived by his wife. Funeral 5th in the Universalist church in Salisbury by B. B. H. [Rev. Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 17 Jan 1857)
PRESCOTT. In Mohawk on 26 Jun, Pamelia Caroline Prescott, age 27 years, 2 months and 6 days. Wife of Hon. Amos H. Prescott; daughter of the widow Sarah Allen; mother of one child. Funeral 28th in the Universalist church at Mohawk by her friend and pastor Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock, assisted by Rev. Hammond of the D. R. [Dutch Reformed] church "whose regular service was suspended for the occasion." (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 29 Aug 1857)
PRESTON. In Warren on 9 Oct 1844, Volney Preston, age 39. A Universalist. Survived by his wife and children. Funeral by Rev. Whiston. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 21 Mar 1845)
QUACKENBUSH. In Mohawk on 24 Jul, DeWitt C. Quackenbush, age "nearly nine years." Son of John P. and Christina Quackenbush. Funeral 26th by Rev. J[acob] H. Harter. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 4 Aug 1848)
RANDALL. In Litchfield on 24 Jul of consumption, Miss Eliza M. Randall, age 21. A Universalist. Survivors included her mother and sister. Funeral 26th by Rev. H[enry] B. Soule. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 5 Aug 1843)
RANDALL. In Winfield on 25 Apr, Jane Randall. Wife of Anthony Randall and mother of 3 children. Funeral 26th by D. C. T. [Rev. DeWitt C. Tomlinson]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 12 May 1848)
RANKIN. At Little Falls on 12 Mar, Alfred Rankin, age 22. A member of the Fire Company at Little Falls. He was engaged to be married. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 27 Mar 1846)
RANSOM. In Manheim on 17 Jan, Mrs. Abigail Ransom, age nearly 72. Funeral in the Ingham's Mills church by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 21 Feb 1857)
RANSOM. In Manheim on 16 Dec 1830, Orin Ransom, age 42. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 8 Jan 1831)
RASBUCK. In German Flatts on the 29th ult., Sarah S. Rasbuck, age 13. Daughter of John M. Rasbuck. Had been subject to "frequent and distressing fits" since age 3. Funeral in the Universalist church by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 17 Oct 1845)
REED. In Warren at Little Lakes on the 27th ult. of lung disease, Warren Reed, age 22. Survived by his parents and siblings. Funeral by Rev. J. P. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 16 Mar 1833)
REMINGTON. In Ilion on 30 Apr, Flora Remington, infant and only daughter of Samuel Remington and granddaughter of Benjamin Carver. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 May 1854)
RICE. At Little Falls on Sun 10 Dec 1848 of consumption, Catherine Rice, age 32. Wife of Hamilton Rice; daughter of Silas and Nancy Thompson of Salisbury; mother of 2 children. Funeral 13th at Salisbury Corners by J. H. T. [Rev. James Harvey Tuttle]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, New York, 5 Jan 1849)
RICE. In Salisbury Centre on 25 Aug, Sophia Rice, age 52. Memorial service 5 Oct by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner of Utica [Oneida Co.]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 22 Nov 1862)
RIMPH. In Salisbury on the 8th ult., Sally Rimph, age 36. Wife of Nelson Rimph and mother of 6 children, the youngest only 5 weeks old. A Universalist. Funeral 10th by Rev. J. W. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 2 May 1835)
RING. In German Flatts on the 3d inst., Homer Ring, age 3 years and 5 months. Youngest son of Paul B. Ring. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 12 Jun 1830)
RISING. In Litchfield on 29 Nov, Oliver Rising, age 42. Funeral Sun 1 Dec. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 14 Dec 1861)
ROBBINS. In Middleville on Fri 13 Mar, Enos Robbins, age 57. Funeral Sun in the Middleville church by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 22 May 1858)
ROBBINS. In Russia on Fri the 25th ult., Mrs. Polly Robbins, age 60. Funeral the following Sunday in the Cold Brook church by Rev. Geo. W. Skinner. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 16 Jan 1858)
ROBENS. In Russia on 22 Jul, David P. Robens, age 24. Killed when a violent storm blew down a barn and buried him in the ruins. Mentioned as a son and a brother. Survived by his widowed mother. Funeral 23rd at Cold Brook by Rev. A. W. Hawes, assisted by the Baptist clergyman of Russia Corners. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 9 Sep 1854)
ROOT. In Schuyler on the 8th inst. of consumption, Orisa Root, age 35. Wife of George Root and only daughter of Lovell Burch Esq. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 26 Nov 1859)
RUSSELL. In Frankfort on the 11th inst., Amos Russell, age 25. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 21 Jul 1855)
RUST. In Russia on 14 Mar, Sarah Ann Rust, age 26. Eldest daughter of Hiram and Mary Rust. The third child in the family to die. Funeral 16th in the Universalist church at Gravesville by T. J. W. [Rev. Thomas J. Whitcomb]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 Apr 1848)
SCHOOLEY. In Warren on 28 Oct, William Schooley, age 79. At the home where he died, he had been a resident for nearly 50 years. Had suffered from sunstroke the previous August and had never completely recovered. Survived by his wife and one son. (Christian Leader, Utica, 25 Nov 1876)
SCHOTT. In Salisbury on 18 Aug of dropsy in the head, Philip Schott, age 2. Only surviving child of Amina and Florence Schott. Funeral 20th by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks [of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Sep 1840)
SCOTT. In Middleville on 14 Sep, Mrs. ___ Scott, age 74. Predeceased by her husband. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 8 Oct 1859)
SCOTT. In Herkimer on the 20th inst. from a severe scald, John S. Scott, age 5. Son of Eleazer Scott. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 28 May 1831)
SCOTT. In Newport at the home of his father-in-law Judge Herendeen, Nathaniel Scott, age 77. He was being cared for by the judge's wife and her sister, and his death was sudden and unexpected. Funeral Sun the 14th in the Universalist church at Newport by T. J. W. [Rev. Thomas J. Whitcomb]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 Mar 1847)
SEAVEY. In Gravesville on 9 Oct, Mrs. Mary Seavey, age 70. Formerly of Hebron, Connecticut. Converted to Universalism 3 years before her death. Survived by children and brothers. Funeral 11 Oct in the church by Rev. T[homas] J. Whitcomb. In the notice on 26 Nov her surname was corrected from Leaney to Seavey. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 12 Nov and 26 Nov 1847)
SECKNER. In Columbia on 8 Jun, Washington Irving Seckner, age 17 years, 4 months and 18 days. Son of Jacob Seckner. Funeral in the Universalist church at Cedarville by Rev. L. C. Browne. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Jun 1859)
SERVICE. In Norway on 27 Sep 1863, Philip Service, age 74 years and 11 months. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 9 Jan 1864)
SHALL. In Manheim on 12 Apr, Mrs. Eve Shall, age 37. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, New York, 25 May 1849)
SHARER. At Little Falls on the 17th inst., ___ Sharer, age about 17. Daughter of Peter Sharer. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 19 Mar 1825)
SHARER [SHEARER]. In Frankfort on 19 Feb of remittent fever, Robert M. Sharer [Shearer], age 41. A Mason. Survived by his wife. Funeral 22nd by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Oneida Co.] at his previous request, followed by Masonic interment. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Mar 1846)
SHAW. At Little Falls on 21 Feb, James G. Shaw, age 8. Son of D. W. and Lavina Shaw. Funeral 22nd by Rev. M[axcy] B. Newell. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 12 Mar 1836)
SHELDON. At Little Falls at the home of a son-in-law on the 15th inst., Stevens Sheldon, age 69 years and 6 months, of Eatonville. Also survived by his wife. Funeral in Eatonville by G. W. S. [Rev. George W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Jan 1855)
SHOEMAKER. In Danube on 28 Jul of consumption, Clarissa Shoemaker, age 19 years, 11 months and 19 days. Second wife of Andrew Shoemaker of Mohawkville and daughter of John and Polly Caspares of Stark. Funeral 30th in Newville by J. D. H. [Rev. John D. Hicks]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 30 Aug 1839)
SILLABOCK. In Mohawk on 6 May of scarletina, George R. Sillabock, age 4 years and 5 months. The family's only remaining child. His father was away in California. Predeceased by a sibling. Funeral by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner] in the absence of his pastor Rev. [Benjamin B.] Hallock. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 19 May 1855)
SILLABOCK. In Mohawk on 21 Apr of scarlet fever, Webster N. Sillabock, age 3 years and 7 months. His father was away in California. Survived by his parents and an "only remaining child" ill with the same disease. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 5 May 1855)
SMITH. At Little Falls on the 23d ult., ___ Smith. Infant son of Dr. C. W. Smith. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 10 Apr 1824)
SMITH. In Salisbury on Sun 17 Mar, Arthur Smith, age 15 years and 4 months. Funeral in the Union church by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Apr 1861)
SMITH. In Herkimer on the 19th inst., Catherine Smith, age 73. Wife of the late John M. Smith. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 16 Apr 1825)
SMITH. In Salisbury on 13 Nov, Clotilda Smith, age "5 years lacking 3 days." Daughter of Newman and Mary Smith. Her clothing accidentally caught fire. Funeral 14th by J. D. H. [Rev. John D. Hicks of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Dec 1840)
SMITH. In Salisbury Centre on 25 Mar, Homer Smith, age 35. Survived by his wife, children, parents. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 6 Jun 1863)
SMITH. In Salisbury on 12 Dec 1837 of inflammatory rheumatism, Philo Smith, age 66. Survived by his wife and several children. Funeral 14th by Rev. W[m.] H. Waggoner. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 Jan 1838)
SMITH. In Litchfield on the 27th ult., Richard Smith, Esq., age 66. Came from Morristown, New Jersey 40 years earlier. Formerly a representative in the State Legislature and a Justice of the Peace. Predeceased by his wife; survived by his children. Funeral 29th by A. B. G. [Rev. Aaron B. Grosh of Utica]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 7 Feb 1840)
SMITH. In Winfield on 21 Mar of consumption, Sally Smith, age 25. Daughter of Levi Smith. Funeral 23rd by Rev. O[rrin] Roberts. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 7 Apr 1832)
SMITH. In Litchfield on 3 Mar of consumption, Thomas Smith, age 32. Survived by his wife and a small child. Funeral in the Jerusalem church by J. H. T. [Rev. James Harvey Tuttle], who wrote the obituary. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 26 Mar 1847)
SNELL. In Manheim on the 9th inst., Charlotte Snell, age 5 years and 3 months. Daughter of John P. Snell Esq. Funeral 12th by Rev. W[m.] H. Waggoner. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Jun 1836)
SNELL. In Manheim on 24 Apr of erysipelas, Edwin Snell, age 17 years, 3 months and 8 days. Son of Suffrenus Snell. Funeral 25th in the Snell's Bush meeting house by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 20 May 1842)
SNELL. In Manheim on 26 Sep, Emily Snell, age 17 years and 8 months. Daughter of Sefrenes Snell. Funeral 28th in the Dutch Reformed church in Snell's Bush. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Oct 1836)
SNIDER. In Danube on the 18th ult. of consumption, Mrs. Nancy Snider. Wife of John Snider and mother of four. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 2 Jul 1847)
SPINNER. In Herkimer on the 17th inst., Christian Spinner, age 35. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, New York, 2 Aug 1850)
SQUIRE. In Russia on the 26th ult., Stoddard Squire, age 74. He "dropped dead in the field while at work." The first settler of Russia. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 3 Nov 1832)
STARING. In Danube on 28 Sep of scarlet fever, Andrew Staring. Infant son of John and Rebecca Staring. Funeral 30th in Newville by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Oct 1839)
STARING. At Little Falls on 4 Feb, Catharine M. Staring, age 49 years, 2 months and 11 days. Funeral 7th in St. Paul's [Universalist] church. (Christian Leader, Utica, 2 Mar 1878)
STARLING. In Mohawk on the 21st ult. of consumption, Mrs. Jerusha Starling, age 54 years and 6 months. Her husband died 7 years earlier. Also predeceased by several children, one a grown daughter. Funeral Sun the 25th in the Universalist church at Mohawk by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 10 Mar 1855)
STEARNS. In Herkimer on 7 Aug, Charles A. Stearns, age 1 year, 5 months and 8 days. Funeral by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 30 Sep 1854)
STEELE. In Frankfort on the 31st ulto. of bilious fever, Matthew Steele, age 36. A mechanic; a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. Survived by his wife [Emeline Dygert Steele] and 2 children. Funeral 1st inst. by the Editor [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Oneida Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 1 Sep 1848)
STERLING. In Mohawk on 31 Dec 1847 of apoplexy, Frederick Sterling, Esq., age 52. A Universalist. Survived by his wife and children. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 7 Jan 1848)
STERLING. In Schuyler on the 13th inst. of typhus fever, Ira Sterling, age 33. Survived by his wife and 5 small children. Funeral 15th by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Utica, Oneida Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica NY, 23 Jan 1846)
STERLING. In Mohawk at her mother's home on 30 Nov [1851], Nancy Sterling, age 21 years and 9 months. (Christian Ambassador", Auburn, 27 Mar 1852)
STERNBERG. In Warren on 24 Mar, Marcus Sternberg, age 75 years and 11 days. A Universalist for many years. Funeral 26th in the Union House at Little Lakes by Rev. D[eWitt] C. Tomlinson. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 7 Apr 1848)
STREETER. In Salisbury on the 14th inst., Mr. ___ Streeter, "over eighty years old." (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 19 Mar 1825)
SUMNER. In Frankfort on 2 Nov, Perrin Sumner, age 64. "He was on his way to Massachusetts from the western part of our State, when he was taken sick and died suddenly, after a short illness." (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 17 Nov 1855)
SWIFT. In German Flatts on 23 Apr of scarlet fever, ___ Swift, age about 6. Youngest daughter of Lemuel Swift. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 23 Aug 1839)
SWIFT. At Paine's Hollow on the 6th inst. of consumption, Asa Kingsbury Swift, MD. Son of Lemuel Swift of Paine's Hollow. Had just completed preparatory studies for entering the practice of medicine. Was a devoted Universalist who led the choir at their meeting place. The 5th son to be buried by his parents. Also survived by his young wife, to whom he had been married about a year, his mother, and one brother. Funeral 8th inst. at the church in Paine's Hollow by the Editor [Rev. Dolphus Skinner]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 19 Feb 1847)
SWIFT. In Paine's Hollow of scarlet fever, Charles B. Swift, age 12. Funeral 16th [Apr?] by T. J. S. [Rev. Thomas J. Smith]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 3 May 1839)
SWIFT. In Paine's Hollow on Mon 13 Jul, Flavil C. Swift, age 16. Son of Lemuel and Lurena Swift. The 4th child in the family to die within a year. Funeral 15th by Rev. J. D. Hicks. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 21 Aug 1840)
SWIFT. In German Flatts on 15 Apr of scarlet fever, Rhoda Ann Larena Swift, age 9. Daughter of Lemuel Swift. Funeral 16th by Rev. J. D. Hicks. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 23 Aug 1839)
TABER. In Herkimer on 17 Feb, Peleg Taber, age 87. Lived on his farm for more than 60 years. Survived by his wife. Funeral Sun the 19th by Rev. G[eo.] W. Skinner. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 3 Mar 1860)
TALCOTT. In Mohawk on 2 Apr of heart disease, Daniel Talcott, age 47 years and 6 months. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 12 Apr 1862)
TAYLOR. In Russia on 21 Apr of heart disease, Anna Maria Taylor, age 29. Wife of Wm. G. Taylor. Funeral 25th by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Oneida Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 May 1841)
TAYLOR. In Russia in Feb 1874, Mrs. Lucelia Taylor, age 41. Wife of Silas Taylor Esq. and stepmother to his 3 daughters. (Christian Leader, Utica, 28 Mar 1874)
TENNY. At Little Falls on the 25th ult., Myron Tenny, age 8. Son of Rev. Daniel Tenny. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 11 Jun 1835)
THOMAS. In Middleville on Thursday the 3d inst., ___ Thomas, age 16 months. Child of Lewis Thomas. "The child while at play drank a cup of lye." Funeral by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 26 May 1860)
THOMAS. In Middleville on the 14th inst., George M. Thomas, Esq., age 56. The village postmaster; a Universalist. Survived by his wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters. Funeral Tue the 17th by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner [of Oneida Co.], at his previous request. Interment by Masonic rites, Hon. Ezra Graves officiating. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 28 Oct 1865)
THOMAS. In Frankfort on the 1st inst., Timothy Thomas, age 62. A native of Wales. Raised a large family. Funeral by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 27 Oct 1855)
THOMPSON. In Warren on 7 Jul, Aenos Thompson, age 55. A Universalist. Funeral by Elder Hiram Hutchins, Baptist, in the absence of Rev. E. W. Woolley. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 13 Sep 1844)
THOMPSON. In Salisbury on 17 Aug, Nancy Thompson, age 69. Wife of the late Silas Thompson and mother of two. Funeral 19th in the Union church. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 11 Sep 1858)
THOMPSON. In Salisbury on 10 Nov 1857, Capt. Silas Thompson. One of the earliest supporters of Universalism in the town. Funeral 12th in the Union church at Salisbury Corners by J. D. H. [Rev. John D. Hicks of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.], assisted by Rev. [Benjamin B.] Hallock of Little Falls; Masonic interment. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Feb 1858)
THOMPSON. In Salisbury on 14 Oct 1857, William Thompson. Funeral 15th in the Union church [at Salisbury Corners] by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks [of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Feb 1858)
TILLINGHAST. In German Flatts on 11 Oct, Nancy P. Tillinghast, age 15 years, 9 months and 7 days. Eldest daughter of Amos and Miranda Tillinghast. "In the absence of Br. B[enjamin B.] Hallock of Mohawk, Br. Heath of Cazenovia officiated at the funeral services on the 13th." (Christian Ambassador", Auburn, 20 Oct 1855)
TISDALE. In Warren on the 20th ult., Ephriam Tisdale, Esq., age 84 years, 11 months and 19 days. Funeral by B. B. H. [Rev. Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 16 Dec 1854)
TODD. In Russia on 10 Dec of consumption, Major Herman S. Todd, age 36. A trustee of the Universalist Society in Russia. Survived by his wife and 2 children. Funeral the following Sabbath by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Oneida Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Dec 1840)
TODD. At Little Falls on 18 May, Lyman L. Todd, age 77. Funeral Tue the 21st in St. Paul's [Universalist] church. (Christian Leader", Utica, 8 Jun 1878)
TODD. In Fairfield on the 4th ult. of dropsy on the heart, Sarah Todd, age 62. Wife of Samuel Todd. Funeral 5th by Rev. [Thomas J.] Whitcomb. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 8 Aug 1835)
TUTTLE. In Mohawk "on the 25th" of croup, ___ Tuttle, age about 1 year. Infant daughter of Henry Tuttle. Funeral Sun the 27th in the Dutch Reformed church by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 11 Mar 1842)
TUTTLE. In Salisbury on 5 Jun, Alfred Tuttle, age 51. A member of the Universalist Society in Salisbury for some 20 years. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks [of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Sep 1844)
TUTTLE. In Salisbury on the 17th inst., Eliza Tuttle, age 44. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 5 Feb 1853)
TUTTLE. In Mohawk on 15 Aug, Fidelia Tuttle, age 57. Wife of Henry Tuttle. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 8 Sep 1866)
TUTTLE. At Little Falls on 8 May, Hester D. Dibble Tuttle, age 49 years, 9 months and 20 days. Wife of David Tuttle of Salisbury and mother of one son. Funeral 10th. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 4 Jun 1864)
TUTTLE. In Salisbury on 4 Dec 1865, Ransom Tuttle, age 80. Father of Rev. J. H. [James Harvey] Tuttle of Chicago [who had recently completed a pastorate in Rochester NY]. A native of New England; had lived in Salisbury for 71 years. Was married "precisely to a day 59 years." Funeral 7th in the Union church by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner of Utica [Oneida Co.]. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 6 Jan 1866)
UNDERWOOD. In Litchfield on the 26th ult., Rev. William Underwood, age about 73. Formerly a Baptist clergyman before being converted to Universalism. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral 28th by Rev. [Job] Potter. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 5 Jun 1840)
VAN SLYKE. In Mohawk on 23 Oct, Calvin Van Slyke, age 1 year and 6 months. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 8 Dec 1855)
VARLEY. In Mohawk on the 17th ult. of inflammation of the brain, Mary Elizabeth Varley. Only child of Thomas and Hannah Varley, "late of Yorkshire, England." Funeral 10th [sic] by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 14 May 1847)
VOORHEES. In Newport on 15 Nov, Lydia F. Voorhees, age 24 years, 7 months and 12 days. Wife of Howard Voorhees. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 24 Dec 1864)
VOORHEES. In Newport on 28 Jan, Mrs. Mary Voorhees, age 88. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 2 Mar 1861)
VOORHIES. In Frankfort on 29 Aug, Elizabeth Voorhies, age 62. Wife of Volkert Voorhies Esq. Funeral 31st by Rev. T[heodore] D. Cook. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 15 Oct 1864)
VROOMAN. In Columbia on 2 Jul 1865, Tunis Vrooman, age 99. Born in 1767 at Vrooman's Landing, Schoharie Co. NY. "His father was one of three brothers who came to this country from Holland before the French and English war. In this war he held a captain's commission in the English army." During the Rev. War he chose the American side, and was placed in charge of the fort at Middleburg. In 1777 he, his wife, and one child, a boy of six, were massacred near the fort by Mohawks." Three sons, including Tunis, were taken as prisoners to Canada and exchanged after a year. Tunis was married in Schoharie Co. and lived there nearly 50 years after the war, then moved to Columbia. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 7 Apr 1866)
WAITE. At Little Falls on 4 Sep, Job Waite, age 67. Funeral in the Methodist church "which was kindly offered for the occasion," by D. S. [Rev. Dolphus Skinner of Oneida Co.]. Masonic interment. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 14 Oct 1854)
WAKEMAN. At Little Falls on the 2d inst. of hydrocephalus, Eleanor G. Wakeman, age 15 months and 5 days. Only child of John B. Wakeman. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 18 Dec 1830)
WAND. In Newport on 31 Jan 1847, Abigail Wand, age 76. Wife of the late Bela Wand Esq. Funeral 2 Feb in the Union church at Middleville by T. J. W. [Rev. Thomas J. Whitcomb]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate", Utica, 10 Mar 1848)
WARD. In Middleville on 14 Oct, E. Stewart R. Ward, age 32 years, 4 months and 8 days. Son of Henry L. and [Julia?] Ann Ward. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 12 Nov 1864)
WARD. In Fairfield on the 12th inst., Edmund Ward, age 63. He had fallen on ice on the 9th. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 17 Jan 1824)
WARD. In Fairfield on the 18th ult., Sarah Ward, age 47. Wife of the late Edmund Ward. Survived by 5 children. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 8 Jan 1825)
WARD. At Little Falls on the 19th inst., Sarah Ward, age 90. Wife of Peter Ward Esq., who died in 1841 at age 85. She came to Little Falls when it was a wilderness. Funeral Sun 18 Oct in the Eatonville church by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner], assisted by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 31 Oct 1857)
WARD. At Little Falls at the home of her father Hon. Isaac Petrie on the 4th inst., Mrs. Sophia Ward, age 25, of Middleville. Had given birth 24 hours previous to her death, and the baby had lived only a few hours. She and her husband had been married about a year. Funeral 16th by the Editor [Rev. Dolphus Skinner]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 31 Mar 1848)
WARD. At Little Falls on 3 Mar, Walter H. Ward, age 77 years, 5 months and 5 days. Born on the same farm where he died. A member of St. Paul's Parish, Universalist. Funeral at the home by his pastor. (Christian Leader, Utica, 13 Apr 1878)
WARREN. In Litchfield on the 6th ult., Caroline Warren. Second wife of Julius Warren and daughter of Capt. Samuel Rider. "[Julius Warren] enjoyed the society of each of his partners only about two years, and each left behind her an orphan child. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Jun 1835)
WARREN. In Columbia on 9 Apr, Emeline M. Warren, age 53. Wife of Peter H. Warren Esq., and a mother. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 9 May 1857)
WARREN. In Columbia on 9 Jun, Peter H. Warren, Esq., age 71. A resident since boyhood. Survived by a son and daughter from his first marriage and "an infant by his surviving companion." Funeral by Rev. Dr. T[homas] J. Sawyer. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 1 Jul 1865)
WARREN. In Winfield on 22 Aug, Sally Warren, age 83. Wife of Elijah Warren, deceased. Funeral in the Presbyterian Church at Jerusalem in Litchfield by L. C. B. [Rev. Lewis C. Browne], assisted by Rev. L. L. Briggs of Canton Seminary. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 8 Sep 1860)
WARRINER. In Frankfort on the 9th inst., Albert Horton Warriner, age 2 years and 4 months. Son of Lucius A. and Caroline Warriner. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 27 Aug 1841)
WATSON. In Newport on 15 Oct of consumption, Albert Clark Watson, age 23. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 16 Nov 1838)
WATSON. In Newport on 4 Oct of consumption, Linda Watson, age 19 years, 2 months and 19 days. Daughter of Samuel P. and Polly Watson. Funeral 5th in the Baptist church by Rev. M[oses] B. Smith [Universalist] at her previous request. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 18 Oct 1839)
WEEDEN. In Newport on 22 Jan, Mrs. Matilda A. Weeden, age 55. Her husband had died nearly a quarter-century earlier. Survived by a daughter with whom she had been living. Funeral Mon the 26th by Rev. T[heodore] D. Cook of Utica. (Christian Leader, Utica, 28 Feb 1874)
WEEDEN. In Fairfield on 22 Nov of consumption, Wanton Weeden, age 49. Funeral 25th in the Universalist church at Newport by T. J. W. [Rev. Thomas J. Whitcomb]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, New York, 7 Dec 1850)
WEST. In Mohawk on the 1st inst., Albert H. West, age 10. Funeral by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Sep 1856)
WHEELER. In Cedarville on the 2d inst, Mrs. Amy Wheeler, age 32. Survived by her husband and one child. Funeral by B. B. H. [Rev. Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 16 Dec 1854)
WHEELER. In Russia on the 20th ult., Aurilla Wheeler, age 31. Wife of Ephriam Wheeler. Funeral by S. J. [Rev. Samuel Jenkins]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Sep 1844)
WHEELER. In Mohawk on 20 Dec 1863 of inflammation of the lungs, Kittie Wheeler, age 4 years, 4 months and 4 days. Daughter of Warren and Hannah Wheeler. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 30 Jan 1864)
WHEELER. In Mohawk on 3 Jun, Shepard Wheeler, age 77. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 24 Jun 1854)
WHEELOCK. In Litchfield on 18 Sep, Alonzo Velorus Wheelock, age 1. Only son of Danford and Margaret Wheelock. Funeral 20th by Rev. A. R. B. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 2 Oct 1840)
WHEELOCK. In Litchfield on 30 Oct, Olive Wheelock, age 79. Predeceased by her husband. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 10 Nov 1848)
WHITCOMB. In Newport on 4 Jan at the home of his son Rev. T[homas] J. Whitcomb, Samuel Whitcomb, Esq., age 81 years and 3 months. A native of Cohasset, Massachusetts. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, New York, 2 Feb 1849)
WHITNEY. In Ohio on 9 Jun, Andrew Whitney, age 11 days. Son of J. Whitney. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Jun 1838)
WHITNEY. In Salisbury on 1 Sep of consumption, Elizabeth Ann Whitney, age 18 years and 10 months. Eldest daughter of Richard and Polly Whitney. Funeral 3rd by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks [of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Sep 1840)
WHITNEY. In Newport on 11 Nov, Erastus Whitney, age 28. Survived by his fiancée. Funeral 12th by Rev. L. M. Hawes. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 2 Dec 1854)
WHITNEY. In Salisbury on 19 Dec 1862, Mary Whitney, age 62. Wife of Richard Whitney. Also survived by 3 remaining children, 2 sons and one daughter. Funeral Sun the 21st. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 6 Feb 1863)
WHITNEY. In Frankfort on the 23d ult., Miss Phebe A. Whitney. Funeral by Rev. B. B. H. [Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 5 Jun 1852)
WIDRIC. In Frankfort on the 8th ult., Lucinda Widric, age 5 months and 22 days. Daughter of Conrad and Catharine Widric. Funeral the following Sunday in Schuyler by Rev. J. B., Jr. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Sep 1834)
WIER. At Little Falls on the 27th ult. of fungus haematodes, Milo Wier, age 35. Formerly of Connecticut. Had had a leg amputated in a vain effort to save his life but he died a few hours after the operation. Survived by his wife and 4 young children. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 10 Apr 1846)
WIGGINS. In Salisbury Centre on Mon the 30th ult., John Wiggins, age about 50. A native of England; emigrated as a youth. A harness maker by trade. A Son of Temperance and a Universalist. After a post-mortem exam, the attending physicians pronounced the cause of death as "enlargement of the heart, with valvular ossification." Survived by his wife and 2 children. Due to severe weather on the day of his death, the funeral service was postponed to Sunday the 5th inst. in the Union meeting house. Sermon by Rev. W. G. Anderson, who had known the deceased for 13 years. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 25 Oct 1856)
WIGHTMAN. In Mohawk on 7 Jun, Adaline Wightman, age 28. Wife of Joseph N. Wightman Esq. and mother of an infant about 2 weeks old. Funeral 8th in the Dutch Reformed church by Rev. D[olphus] Skinner of Oneida Co. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Jun 1853)
WILCOX. In Newport, ___ Wilcox, age 5, son of Mr. E. Wilcox. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 1 Jan 1847)
WILCOX. In Newville on 30 Sep, Clarissa Ann Wilcox, age 12. Daughter of Asa Wilcox Esq. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Oct 1836)
WILCOX. In Litchfield in Oct, Pamela Wilcox, age 54. Wife of Daniel Wilcox. Funeral 31st in the Presbyterian church at Jerusalem. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 13 Nov 1858
WILKERSON. In Columbia on 2 Jun of consumption, Clarissa Wilkerson, age 24. Wife of C. H. Wilkerson and daughter of Almon and Mary Richardson. Funeral 5th in the Universalist church at Richfield Springs by B. B. H. [Rev. Benjamin B. Hallock]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 16 Jun 1855)
WILLARD. In Newport on 28 Apr of canker rash, Henry Willard, age 2 years, 2 months and 21 days. And on 4 May, also of canker rash, George Willard, age 4 years, 2 months and 23 days. And on 29 May, their mother Olive Willard, age 25 years, 6 months and 11 days, wife of Silas Willard and daughter of Henry Ellison. Silas Willard was survived by one remaining child. Funeral 30 May by Rev. Wm. Underwood. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 18 Jun 1831)
WILLCOX. In Eatonville on 15 Oct, Miss Caroline Willcox, age 54. A Universalist. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 27 Oct 1860)
WILLIAMS. In Russia on 24 Mar, Joseph Williams, age 64. A member of the Universalist Society in Gravesville. Survived by "several children of adult years." Funeral 25th in the church at Gravesville by Rev. L. M. Hawes. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 7 Apr 1855)
WILLIS. In Fairfield on 24 Feb, Almira C. Willis, age 39. Wife of Geo. W. Willis and mother of 2 young children. Also survived by her parents. Funeral by Rev. L. M. H[awes]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 11 Mar 1854)
WILLOUGHBY. In Graysville on the 3d inst., Marshall Willoughby, age 32. Survived by his wife and 3 children. Funeral 4th by Rev. L. M. Hawes, who wrote the obituary. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 20 Jan 1855)
WILMAN. In Newport on the 18th inst., Benjamin Wilman, age 52. Survived by his wife and several children. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 30 Aug 1823)
WILSON. In German Flatts on the 5th ult., Robert Wilson. Survived by his wife and children. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 2 Jul 1831)
WINANT. In Mohawk on 8 Apr, Charles Winant, age 5 years and 20 days. Son of Jacob Winant. Funeral 10th in the Mohawk Valley Universalist church by Rev. B[enjamin] B. Hallock. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 7 May 1853)
WINANT. In Mohawk on 20 May, George Winant, age 1 year and 5 days. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 24 Jun 1854)
WOOD. In Fairfield on the 13th inst., Admiral Nelson Wood, age 76. (Gospel Inquirer, Little Falls, 20 Dec 1823)
WOODARD. In Litchfield on 27 Mar of consumption, Eliza Woodard, age 40. Wife of Charles H. Woodard. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 18 Apr 1845)
WOODWORTH. In Newport on 23 Apr, ___ Woodworth, age 11 months. Only son of Orin C. and Hannah Woodworth. Funeral the following Sunday in the Middleville church by Rev. G[eo.] W. Skinner. (Christian Ambassador", Auburn, 22 Mar 1858)
YALE. In Salisbury Centre on 11 Aug, Allen Yale age 72 years and 5 months. Formerly of Little Falls. Had led the Bible class in the Universalist Sabbath School. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 30 Sep 1865)
YALE. In Salisbury Centre on 18 Aug, Laura Yale, age 64. Wife of Allen Yale. Funeral 19th in the Universalist church by Rev. J. W. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 10 Sep 1859)
YEOMANS. In German Flatts on the 8th inst., Samuel Thompson Yeomans, age 15. Son of Prentice Yeomans Esq. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 25 Apr 1855)
YOUNG. In Stark at the home of his [parents] on 26 Sep, Capt. John L. Young, age 25. Son of Lewis and Eve Young. Funeral 27th at the Otsquaga meeting house by Rev. J[ohn] D. Hicks [of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co.]. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 24 Nov 1837)
YOUNGS. In Danube on the 7th inst., Miss Elizabeth Youngs, age 23. She died away from home and her parents had not been informed of her death when the obituary was written by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 23 Feb 1856)
YOUNGS. In Danube on 21 Jul of consumption, Mrs. Sally Ann Youngs, age 24 years and 4 months. Survived by 3 children, the youngest only 5 weeks old. Funeral in the Fall Hill district schoolhouse at Danube by G. W. S. [Rev. Geo. W. Skinner]. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 4 Aug 1855)
ZOLLER. In Danube on 28 Sep, Mary Zoller, age 20. Wife of Cornelius Zoller and daughter of John Dillenback. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 29 Oct 1836)
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