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Lewis Clark
In Wayne, Steuben county, NY, December 1, 1871, Lewis Clark, aged 66
years. (Wednesday, January 3, 1872, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Edward Wetherbee
In Clymer, March 20, 1872, Mr. Edward Wetherbee, aged 51 years.
(Wednesday, April 3, 1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Miss Emma Jane Ruggles
In Charleston, March 22d, 1872, Emma Jane, infant child of D. W. &
Rosetta Ruggles, aged 8 months. (Wednesday, April 3, 1872, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Milton Chase
Milton Chase, an old resident of Elk county, died at his residence
in Benezette on the 7th instant. (Wednesday, April 17, 1872, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alexander Monroe
Alexander Monroe, as esteemed citizen of Lock Haven and an excellent
practical geologist, died a few days since. (Wednesday, April 17,
1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Martha M. Rumsey [SRGP 06150]
On Rumsey Hill, near Mainesburg, Tioga county, Pa., April 2d, 1872,
Martha M., youngest daughter of ?, aged ? (Wednesday, April 17, 1872,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Mainesburg Cemetery]
David Van Zile
At the County House, March 13th, 1872, David Van Zile of Osceola, aged
? years. (Wednesday, April 17, 1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia Hildreth
In Delmar, Tioga county, April 9, 1872, Julia, wife of George Hildreth,
in the 49th year of her age. (Wednesday, April 17, 1872, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary A. Graves
In Middlebury, Oct. 31st, of consumption, Mary E., daughter of Daniel
and Mary A. Gee, wife of Richard Graves. Aged 22 years, 10 months.
After a long and painful sickness patiently endured, Mary fell asleep in
the love of Jesus, leaving a farewell message to her husband and friends,
to meet her in Heaven. She leaves a darling baby, age six months.
(Tuesday, December 17, 1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
James Heron
Death of James Heron.--We learn just as we go to press that James Heron,
Treasurer of the Fall Brook Coal Company, died last Sunday, at his residence
in Blossburg, from an attack of billous fever. Mr. Heron was a gentleman
highly respected by all who knew him or ever had occasion to transact business
with him. He was a man of perfect integrity, and had won and deserved
the implicit confidence of the company he has served so long. His
loss can but be severely felt by him. (Tuesday, September 24, 1872,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Wm. H. Seward
Auburn, October 10.--Hon. Wm. H. Seward died at his residence in Auburn
at 8:15 this afternoon. Mr. Seward having taken cold and being somewhat
ailing for a day or two, was on the evening of Saturday, the 5th, seized
with a severe chill, and his physician, Dr. Theodore Dimon, was summoned
to him. He had been during the summer in his ordinary good health,
suffering only inconveniences from the muscular palsy of his arms, and
had been engaged in preparing for the press an account of his recent journey
around the world. The chill was that of ordinary tertian ague, accompanied
by a harassing catarrhal cough. It was followed by fever and delirium,
which lasted till in the night. On Sunday he was up in the afternoon,
took his dinner, and passed a comfortable night.--On Monday, with the exception
of his cough and catarrh, he was comfortable, and dictated as usual to
his assistants in the completion of his book. He played whist on
Monday evening, but at 10 p.m., a slight chill occurred, followed by delirium
and fever, with aggravated catarrhal disturbance of the chest, which lasted
nearly all night, his physician seeing him on this account after midnight.
Tuesday morning, after some sleep, he was again better, and drove out in
the afternoon, but the delirium, fever and restlessness returned with the
cough on Tuesday night. On Wednesday he drove out for two hours and dictated
in his amanuensis as usual, though harassed all day with the cought and
a catarrhal effusion in the chest. On Wednesday evening his cough
abated for a while, and there seemed a promise of a good night, but the
fever, restlessness and cough returned at bedtime. He was nearly
sleepless till near 5 o’clock in the morning. At 4 a.m., to relieve
the tedium of lying sleepless, he had his son William, read the New York
Times of Wednesday morning to him. He slept after five pretty well
till 11 a.m., to-day, though his fever kept up without any real remission.
At half-past one he was seized with a great difficulty of breathing, caused
by a sudden catarrhal effusion into the lungs, commencing with the right
lung, and soon the left also, which occasioned his death in about two hours.
He entertained no apprehension but that he should recover from the attack
of catarrhal ague until last night and this morning, while, at his age,
and with the addition of muscular palsy, from which he has suffered so
long, the fact that the fever was increasing upon him, together with the
catarrhal disturbance, led his physician to apprehend a fatal result in
the course of a week or more. Yet no immediate danger was felt and
the dissolution was sudden and unexpected. For the last hour of his
life, as the powers of nature were giving away, his condition became easy,
and he spent the time in affectionate leave-takings of his relatives and
dependents, and finally sank quietly to his last rest as if going to sleep.
Mr. Seward’s intellectual faculties were clear and vigorous to the last,
save when disturbed by the paroxysms of fever. Just after the effusion
from his lungs to-day, and thinking it would relieve his breathing, he
was at his own desire placed on a lounge, bolstered up, and moved from
his adjoining bedroom into his study, where, in the midst of his books
and his literary and other papers, and surrounded by his relatives and
a few friends and all his devoted dependents, he breathed his last.
(Tuesday, October 15, 1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Vine Seagers
On the 11th instant, at the residence of his son, V. M. Seagers, in
Westfield, after a painful illness, Vine Seagers, aged 84 years.
One of our most valued, charitable, and kind hearted citizens, and an early
pioneer of Tioga county, has passed away. The announcement of his
death will cause inexpressible pain and regret to all those numerous friends
and acquaintances to whom he had become endeared by his many kind acts
and his honorable and upright life. Mr. Seagers was born in Massachusetts,
Dec. 5th, 1788, where he grew up, married, and had one child. He
served as teamster in the war of 1812. In 1815 he came into this
country, making the journey with his family, in the then usual manner,
with ox team and wagon; and settled in Charleston, near Wellsboro, which
then contained only two houses. For some time he was compelled to
go to Tioga to do his milling over a road almost impassable even for oxen.
He raised 10 children who lived to marry and become heads of families,
nine of whom are now living, and being a man of great energy, industry
and robust constitution, he labored faithfully, and cheerfully endured
the hardships and privations of a pioneer life. In 1844 he removed
to the town of Westfield, and has, since losing his wife in 1859, resided
with his son, Vine M. Seares. He was much pleased by a ride over
the few railroad last Autumn, while on a visit to one of his daughters
living in Charleston, also visiting one of his great grand daughters who
is married. A member of the Baptist church, he was a zealous and
conscientious Christian, and loved, venerated, and full of years as he
was, he has passed from the places of his love to the home of his hope.
(Tuesday, December 31, 1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
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Jacob Hammersly
The Lock Haven Republican mentions the death of Jacob Hammersly of
Hammersly’s Fork, at the great age of 95 years. Mr. H last summer
was seen in a field loughing with a yoke of oxen, looking more vigorous
and better able to work than many men half his age. He settled on
Kettle Creek more than 50 years ago. He never saw a railroad or locomotive.
He was a good citizen, and will be mourned by numerous friends. (Tuesday,
February 25, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Maher
The Mansfield Avertiser says that on Saturday evening, the 15th instant,
a Miss Maher, residing in Arnot, while sitting at a sewing machine engaged
in sewing, was approached by a domestic who was mopping the floor, and
who accidentally hit the lamp with the handle of the mop, knocking, it
into Miss M’s lap. Her apparel was instantly on fire, and hasty efforts
were made to put it out, but she was so badly burned that she died of her
injuries on the following night. (Tuesday, February 25, 1873, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Peter Gaylor
A blacksmith named Peter Gaylor, aged about 45 years, and a resident
of Liberty, was found frozen to death, last Friday week, on the plank road
some five miles beyond English Center. When he left home he had a
bottle of liquor in his pocket, and when his body was found, his coat was
off and in his hands he grasped the bottle, which still contained a little
whisky. The jury summoned by Squire Wood, of White Pine, rendered
a verdict that “the deceased, Peter Gaylor, came to his death from the
results of intoxication and exposure to the inclement weather,” and that
his death was solely due the causes mentioned. He leaves a wife and
several children to suffer in poverty for the indiscretion of the husband
and father, in yielding to the demon of intemperance. (Tuesday, February
25, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Davis
At his residence, in Charleston, Feb. 8, 1873, William Davis, aged
87 years and 18 days. Mr. Davis was a native of Wales. (Tuesday,
February 25, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Fred Strait
In Wellsboro, March 5, 1873, Fred, infant son of Charles F. and Julia
Strait. (Tuesday, March 11, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lurenda Olmstead
Mrs. Lurenda Olmstead, of Delmar, Tioga county, Pa., born July 3, 1790,
departed this life at peace on Feb. 11, 1873. She had been for more
than 60 years member of the M. E. Church. (Tuesday, March 11, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Richard Hammersley
Mr. Richard Hammersley, residing at Hammersley’s Forks, was accidentally
killed on the 4th instant, on the job of Merrimen, at Laurel Run, by the
falling of a limb. He was a single man, and leaves a widowed mother
aged about 80 years. (Tuesday, March 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Friends
The Elmira Advertiser says that James Friends, of Jackson Township,
died at his residence on the 6th of March last. He was one of the
earliest settlers, if not the earliest, of the township, and lived on the
farm where he died for more than 40 years. He was esteemed as a good
neighbor and an excellent citizen. He was 73 years of age.
(Tuesday, March 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Maria B. Loop
Died of consumption, at her residence in Lawrence township, Pa., March
8, 1873, Maria B., wife of James Loop and daughter of the late Joseph Campbell,
deceased, of Nelson, aged 80 years and 5(or 6) months. She was a
member of the Presbyterian church of Nelson, and was ready to depart and
be with Christ when the summons came. She leaves an affectionate
husband and two small daughters to mourn her loss. (Tuesday, March
18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucinda Shaw
In Dresden, NY, January 26, of consumption, Miss Lucinda, wife of Rev.
John Shaw, and mother of Mrs. Gladding, aged 50(or 60) years. (Tuesday,
March 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary E. Gladding
At Mt. Morris, NY, February 8th, 1873, of consumption, Mrs. Mary E.,
wife of Charles H. Gladding, aged 31(or 81) years. Thus mother and
daughter passed away within two weeks. (Tuesday, March 18, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Dora Maud Potter
In Buffalo, NY, March 7, 1873, Dora Maud, only daughter of Ezra H.
and Louvisa Potter, aged 1 year, 1 month and 7 days. (Tuesday, March
18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Peter N. Dockstader
In Charleston, Pa., March 9th, 1873, Peter N. Dockstader, aged 73 years,
11 months, and 9 days. (Tuesday, March 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William H. Hopkins
William H. Hopkins, for many years a leader of the Democratic party
in Washington county, Pennsylvania, died, March 6, 1873.--He was born in
Washington county, September 14, 1804, and was at the time of his death
a banker in his native town. In 1834 he entered political life, being
then elected to the lower house of the Legislature. By subsequent
re-elections he retained his seat until 1840, being during this term of
office three times Speaker of the House. During the years 1842 and
1843 he held the position of Secretary of the Land Office, and was Canal
Commissioner during 1853, 54, and 55. He was also a commissioner
of the old Cumberland State road for three years under Shank, and for two
years under Porter. In 1864 he was elected to the State Senate, his
term ending in 1856. His latest Official position, held at the time
of his death, was that of a member of the Constitutional Convention.
(Tuesday, March 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Judge Edward Herrick
The Towanda Reporter states that Judge Edward Herrick, of Athens, died
at his residence in that village, on Friday morning March 7th, at the advanced
age of nearly 85 years. He was President Judge of this Judicial District,
under the old constitution, from 1818 to 1880, when the new constitution
was adopted. He has resided in Athens, since his retirement from
the bench. The night previous to his death, he retired apparently
in good health. When the family entered his room in the morning,
he was found a corpse. His funeral was attended on Monday.
The members of the bar of the county met and adopted the following resolutions:
At a meeting of the members of the bar of Bradford county, on the occasion
of the death of the Hon. Edward Herrick, (in the 85th year of his age,
formerly for 20 years President Judge of this District), on Monday the
10th day of March A. D. 1873, the Hon. F. B. Streeter in the chair.
(Tuesday, March 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. John B. Hart
In Chatham, Feb. 17th, 1873, Mr. John B. Hart. He died quite
suddenly, being sick only three days. (Tuesday, April 8, 1873, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. E. P. Clark
Mrs. E. P. Clark, of Mansfield, died of congestion of the lungs a few
days ago. She had resided in Richmond township more than 40 years,
was widely known in that region and generally esteemed. (Tuesday,
April 15, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male child Ross
The Blossburg Register says that on Wednesday night last, a little
child of John Ross, of that village, a boy four months old was accidentally
smothered in bed by another child lying across its face while both were
asleep. (Tuesday, April 15, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
E. P. Davenport
E. P. Davenport, one of the oldest business men in Elmira, died a few
days since, aged 64, of spinal meningitis. (Tuesday, April 15, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Patrick Conneen
Patrick Conneen, of Towanda, was run over by the cars, several days
ago and killed. He had a wife and four little children. (Tuesday,
April 15, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Bennett McDougal
Bennett McDougal, of Veteran, Chemung county, hanged himself in his
barn, while temporarily insane, a few days ago. (Tuesday, April 15,
1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sophia Boyden
In Delmar, April 3d, 1873, Mrs. Sophia Boyden, wife of Addison Boyden,
aged 58 years. (Tuesday, April 15, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Magee
Mr. John Magee, youngest son of the late Hon. John Magee, died at his
brother’s residence at Watkins, NY, last Friday afternoon. His death
was quite sudden and unexpected and was caused by congestion of the lungs.
His age was about 29. (Tuesday, April 29, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Andrus
Mr. Joseph Andrus, a section hand at Old Station, dropped dead while
at work a few days since. An inquest was held, and the jury found
that Mr. Andrus died of heart disease. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male child Schrader
The Register says that a little boy, son of Mr. C. Schrader, of Roseville,
was instantly killed on Monday, April 14, in his father’s grist-mill in
that place, by his clothing catching on a shaft, which was in motion.
One of his arms was broken, and he was otherwise mangled so badly that
life was extinct before the mill could be stopped. (Tuesday, May
6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
A. J. Young
A. J. Young of Spring Mills, Centre county, committed suicide a few
days ago by severing an artery in his arm. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. George Kress
Gen. George Kress, a well known citizen of Elmira, for many years a
resident of this county, died on Sunday week, at the age of 67 years.
(Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elkanah Smith
A gentleman named Elkanah Smith, aged 82 years, was run over by an
Erie train, near Pennsylvania Avenue crossing in Elmira, on Tuesday, and
so injured that he died almost instantly. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Martin
James Martin of Jersey Shore, aged 81 years, while making a trip to
visit his daughters in Indiana, fell off the caranear Sydney, Ohio, a few
days since, and received injuries from which he died the same afternoon.
(Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henderson
In Weedsport, NY, an aged couple by the name of Henderson, aged 83
and 84 years old, died at almost the same time, the funeral service for
both took place at the same time, and they were buried in one grave.
(Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ezra E. Fanoher
Wednesday morning, about half-past 4 o’clock, the boiler exploded in
the mill of Slonaker, Howard & Co., at Williamsport, and Ezra E. Fanoher,
the engineer, was instantly killed, William Muncy, the watchman, dangerously,
and two others slightly injured. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
W. R. Finch
The Elk county, Pa., Democrat, states the W. R. Finch a former photographer
at Ridgeway, was shot dead by a gambling comrade at Parker’s Landing, having
just won $1,500, which enraged the other gambler, who killed him, grabbed
the money and escaped. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Major Fowler
The Havana Journal states that Major Fowler, of Alpine, an employe
in the Tannery, aged 45, awoke in the morning and spoke of rising, but
was advised by his wife to sleep later, as he was working hard daily.
Soon after she found that he was dying, and he soon expired. (Tuesday,
May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Annis Tyler
In Delmar, on the 28th of April, Mrs. Annis, wife of Ames Tyler, in
the 72nd year of her age. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John VanValkenburg
At Wellsboro, May 3d, 1873, of dropsy, John VanValkenburg, aged 74
years. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Bartholomew
At Chatham Valley, Pa., on the 17th of April, 1873, of quick consumption,
Mr. Charles Bartholomew. He was perfectly resigned, and entreated
all to meet him in Heaven. His last words were, “Jesus, come, O how
beautiful!: His family is bereaved of a kind, tender father and husband.
(Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Fanny Clark
At her residence, near Mansfield, April 11th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Fanny,
wife of E. P. Clark, in her 70th year. She was a native of Orange
county, NY. Her maiden name was Fitzgerald. Having lost all
her near relatives while quite young, she came to Tioga county in 1828,
and engaged in the profession of teaching, for which good common-school
education and strong intellect had well qualified her. In 1834 she
married E. P. Clark, and settled on the farm where she died. The
husband who mourns the loss of the loving, faithful companion of nearly
40 years, can best testify to her wifely virtues, and has the sympathy
of all who know him. Her five sons grow to manhood, and an adopted
daughter, loved as a sister, made the circle complete. Her motherly
devotion was ever beautiful to behold; and when her eldest and her youngest
sons were called home, a few years since, the bereavement caused a sorrow
which time could never remove, and it clouded all her remaining days.
She was one of the 13 charter members of the Baptist church in Mansfield,
and labored with untiring energy and zeal to build the house, which was
a credit to the little band, who, in their poverty, “built a House unto
the Lord.” Of this church she continued an influential member till
called to the church above. A woman of remarkable memory, and taking
an interest in all the great political questions which agitated the country
from time to time, of bright intellectual faculties, and varied knowledge,
she was an able advocate of any cause she espoused. As such, and
for her strict adherence to duty, wonderful mother-love and fidelity to
friends and principles, she will be long remembered and beloved.
Her funeral was largely attended, although the roads were almost inpassable.
The whole community seemed desirous of testifying its regard for the departed.
Mansfield, April 25th, 1873. (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Fellows
The Corning Democrat gives a brief obituary notice of Mr. Joseph Fellows,
who died at his residence in that village on Tuesday morning last, at the
advanced age of 91 years. He was born in England in 1782 and emigrated
with his father to this country when 13 years old, studied law in New York
city 7 years, moved to Geneva, NY while a young man, and became agent for
the Pultney estate, which position he held until only two years ago.
Mr. Fellows moved to Bath, Steuben county about 20 years ago, and from
there to this village about five years afterwards. At the time of
his death he owned a large interest in the coal and iron mines of Scranton,
Pa., a large number of lots in Corning, and property in other sections,
to the estimated value of about one million of dollars. He never
married and his heirs consist of brothers and sisters or their children.
(Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George J. Pumpelly
George J. Pumpelly, a leading citizen of Owego, NY, and a gentleman
of wealth and refinement, died very suddenly, at his residence in that
village last Friday morning. (Tuesday, May 13, 1873, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Isaac Gregory
Isaac Gregory died at Athens on Saturday week at the age of about 60
years. He has been a resident of that village for many years and
had a very large circle of friends in Bradford county. (Tuesday,
May 13, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Walrus Seeley
In Austin, Minn., on April 30, 1873, Walrus Seeley, aged 69 years.
(Tuesday, May 13, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Andrew B. Dickinson
Hon. Andrew B. Dickinson, at one time a resident of Hornby, Steuben
county, NY, and more recently United States Minister to Nicaragua, died
on the 21st ult., at the city of Leon, Central America, at the age of 71.
Mr. Dickinson was a man of very limited education, but of great natural
ability, and was a politician of considerable influence in the State of
New York. He was a member of the State Senate for several years.
(Tuesday, May 20, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Seth Clark
In Charleston, Pa., May 8, 1873(?), of heart disease, Seth Clark, in
the 74th year of his age. (Tuesday, June 3, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John R. Pierce
The Troy Gazette of last week speaks as follows of the late John R.
Pierce of this village. “The body of John R. Pierce of Wellsboro,
was brought to this village for burial on Tuesday this week. He was
the youngest son of the late Stephen Pierce and a brother of Mrs. G. F.
Redington of this place, and was noted for his ability and his easy and
genial manners. He spent his boyhood in Troy, but removed with his
father to Wellsboro over a dozen years ago, and has since been a resident
of that town. For a year or so he was a student at the State Normal
School in Mansfield, where he was a general favorite for his qualities
of both head and heart. On the death of his father he became a law
student with Mortimer F. Elliott, Esq., of Wellsboro but finally gave up
the business and entered into partnership with W. C. Kress in the drug
business, buying Mr. Kress out last fall. During the past spring
his health began to fail suddenly and consumption which had carried away
a loved father and brother was speedily developed and he sank rapidly under
its attacks. He had only attained his majority last fall and his
untimely death causes sorrow in the hearts of a multitude of hopeful friends.
(Tuesday, June 10, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Miss Elva Mowrey
In Farmington, on the 10th of March, Miss Elva Mowrey, in the 70th
year of her age. (Tuesday, June 10, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Martha Mowrey Vandusen
In Farmington, on the 17th of May, of quick consumption, Martha Mowrey,
wife of Adalmar Vandusen, in her 20th year. Thus have passed away
in a short time two sisters, the only daughters of Henry Mowrey.
Of a family of six children belonging to Mr. Mowrey only one is left, five
having died within the last few years. In less than seven months
of married life Mr. Vandusen is left a widower, his bright prospects blasted,
and he bereft of a lovely companion and friend. (Tuesday, June 10,
1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James L. DePui
On Saturday week, James L. DePui, the youngest son of Major Vine DePui,
devised lot of Tioga, was crushed to death while coupling cars on the Missouri
Railroad, near Jefferson City. His remains reached Tioga last Tuesday.
(Tuesday, June 24, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Ellis Greene
Dr. Ellis Greene who practiced medicine in Bellefonte and Centre county
for over 30 years recently went to Boston to visit his son. He was
taken ill there and died. He was highly esteemed as a physician,
says the Republican, was the inventor or compounder of the well known chemical
and scientific Dr. Ellis Greene’s Red and Brown Pills, which have been
so popular for 25 years as a family medicine. (Tuesday, June 24,
1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Major John Reynolds
Major John Reynolds, of Rebersburg, Centre county, a member of the
legislature in 1845, died a few days ago. (Tuesday, July 1, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jonathan Slaughter
Mr. Jonathan Slaughter, a soldier of the war of 1812, died in the town
of Erwin, Steuben county, a few days ago. (Tuesday, July 1, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey Calkins
Mrs. Betsey Calkins, one of the most respected residents of Painted
Post, died last Tuesday in the 80th year of her age. (Tuesday, July
1, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. M. C. Trout
Hon. M. C. Trout, ex-member of Congress, dropped dead in Munch Chunk,
Pa., while accompanying the Pennsylvania editorial excursion party last
Wednesday. (Tuesday, July 1, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jesse R. Grant
Jesse R. Grant, father of the President, died at Covington, Kentucky,
Sunday week. Gen. Grant had been sent for, but his father expired
before his arrival. (Tuesday, July 22, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin Cass
Death by drowning.--A sad casualty occurred last Tuesday in Nelson,
resulting in the death of Edwin Cass, a son of Willard Cass of Farmington
township. It seems that the young man, who was about 18 years of
age, undressed and went into the river on Mr. J. D. Campbell’s farm Tuesday
toward night, probably for the purpose of bathing. Being alone and
not knowing how to swim young Cass was evidently drowned by getting into
deep water before he was aware of his danger. A person near by heard
a cry for help, but did not know whence it came. The young man was
missed the same evening, and some search was made for him, but his body
was not found until the next morning. His clothes were found lying
on the bank, and a thorough exploration of the river bed was at once entered
upon by the neighbors. After some time the body was found lying in
a deep hole evidently near where the boy had entered the water. A
jury was at once summoned by Justice J. D. Campbell acting as Coroner,
and after viewing the body and listening to the testimony a verdict was
found in accordance with the facts above set forth. (Tuesday, July
8, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. David H. Tuthill
Mr. David H. Tuthill, an old resident of Elmira, died on the 4th instant
at the Mountain House, Catskill, NY. (Tuesday, July 8, 1873, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John W. Haas
There was a shooting affair last Friday afternoon at Dansville, NY,
resulting in the death of Mr. John W. Haas at the hands of Dr. Ellis, a
young physician of good standing and considerable practice. Haas
followed Ellis into the back room of a drug store, where a quarrel and
scuffle took place, in which Haas got shot just under the left eye, causing
his death in a few hours. Ellis at once gave himself up to the officers
of the law. The cause of the quarrel is unknown. (Tuesday,
July 8, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank H. Field
July 25, 1873, Frank H., son of Delos and Minerva Field, aged 4(?)
years, 2 months and 18 days. (Tuesday, August 12, 1873, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Barbara A. Campbell
At Stokesdale, Tioga county, Pa., August 6th, 1873, Mrs. Barbara A.,
wife of Albert Campbell, aged 19 years, 11(?) months and 14 days.
(Tuesday, August 12, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Miss Julia Turner
Julia Turner, aged 10 years, the daughter of Joseph Turner, was instantly
killed at Perkins’ tannery, Factoryville, NY, a few days ago. She
and a couple of younger children were playing about some logs, when she
fell and a log rolled upon her, dislocating her neck, causing instant death.
(Tuesday, September 9, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Plumley
In Delmar, on the 5th instant, Mrs. Hannah Plumley, aged 84 years.
(Tuesday, September 9, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Willie Adelbert Packard
In Covington, Pa., August 31, 1873, Willie Adelbert Packard, son of
A. F. and Mary R. Packard, aged 6 years, 5 months and 19 days. (Tuesday,
September 9, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Martha Wilson
At the residence of her daughter, in Covington, on the 20th of September,
Mrs. Martha Wilson, aged 87 years. Mrs. Wilson was one of the old
settlers of this county, removing from Massachusetts with her husband,
Sumner Wilson, in the spring of 1819. They purchased a farm in Richmond
township, near Covington, where they continued to reside until a short
time previous to her death. (Tuesday, October 14, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
General Ela Merriam
The death of General Ela Merriam is announced as having occurred at
his home in Locust Grove, town of Leyden, Lewis county, NY, on Tuesday.
Gen. Merriam was one of the pioneers in the stage business in Central New
York. (Tuesday, November 18, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nellie Wetmore Haynes
In Spartansburg, Crawford county, Pa., Nov. 15th, Nellie Wetmore, youngest
daughter of Samuel and Jane W. Haynes, aged one year and two months.
(Tuesday, November 25, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Horace Scott
Horace Scott, a native of Nelson, in this county, died in Corning,
last Saturday week, of fever after an illness of five weeks. He was
a railroad employee, and was highly respected by all who knew him.
(Tuesday, December 2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Henrietta C. Tifft
Mrs. Henrietta C. Tifft, a daughter of Rev. Henry F. Hill, of Lindley,
died very suddenly at Antrim last Tuesday. She went up on the train
of the day before to visit Mrs. Bailey, her sister, who resides at that
place, and appeared to be in her usual health almost up to the time of
her death. (Tuesday, December 2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Sanders
The Muncy Luminary says that a little girl of Mr. A. J. Sanders, of
Muncy, aged six years, was so horribly burned, on Thursday afternoon, that
she died at 10 o’clock, the same evening. Her mother left her in
the house alone while she went to the wood pile for wood, and by some means
the child’s clothing caught fire, and by the time the mother returned were
entirely burned off her, and her injuries resulted in her death as above
stated. (Tuesday, December 2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert D. Brown
The Addison Advertiser says that Robert D. Brown, a lumberman, residing
on Post Creek, in Hornby, while cutting off the butt of a fallen tree in
the woods near his saw mill about sunset, on Monday, the 24th ultimo, was
crushed to death by its rolling upon him. His family supposed he
had gone to a neighbor’s for the evening. As he did not return, search
was made towards morning, and he was found dead. He was about 55
years old and leaves five children grown up, and a wife. (Tuesday,
December 2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Steve Smith
Steve Smith, the old negro lumber dealer at Columbia, and well known
to many of our lumbermen, died at Philadelphia on the 14th ultimo, aged
78 years. His estate is said to be worth $250,000. (Tuesday,
December 2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wesley Jayne
A sad accident occurred in Meshoppen township, Wyoming county a few
days ago, Wesley Jayne, son of David Jayne, was cleaning a gun with the
muzzle near his breast, and in some manner the gun was discharged lodging
the contents in his side. He died almost instantly. (Tuesday,
December 2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Daniel Wakely
Died at his residence in Brookfield, Tioga county, Pa., February 12th,
1873, Daniel Wakely in the 41st year of his age. The subject of this
notice, while laboring at a log-trail, on Kettle Creek, was accidentally
and severely hurt, and his injury finally resulted in his death.
His funeral was attended by a large congregation who seemed deeply to realize
the sad affliction with which they were visited. (Tuesday, December
2, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dennis Connors
On Thanksgiving day, a man named Dennis Connors was killed at Rock
Hill, Elk county, by one James A. Burke, in a fight shout match a watch
which Burke claimed Connors had stolen from him. Burke was arrested
and sent to jail. (Tuesday, December 16, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. John M. Parker
Hon. John M. Parker, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the
State of New York, died suddenly of apoplexy at his residence in Owego
last Tuesday evening. (Tuesday, December 23, 1873, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Samuel Nelson
Hon. Samuel Nelson, ex Judge of the United State Supreme Court, died
suddenly of apoplexy while sitting in his chair on Saturday afternoon,
at his residence in Cooperstown, NY. He had been for some months
past in good health and spirits, but on Monday he complained of having
taken a slight cold, and was confined to his room until Friday. He
came down to breakfast on Saturday morning at a rather late hour, as was
his custom, appearing as well as usual. While sitting in his chair
between one and two o’clock p. m.,. listening to the reading of a letter
by Mrs. Nelson, he made an inquiry in regard to it, and then, without a
word or a sigh, died. So quiet were his last moments that it was
supposed he had fainted, and not until the physicians pronounced him dead
was the truth realized. Judge Nelson had reached his 81st year on
the 10th of last month, having been born at Helena, Washington county,
New York, in the year 1792. He graduated at Middlebury College, Vermont,
in August, 1813, and from that time he arose rapidly, practicing his profession,
law, for several years with great success, and attaining a circuit judgeship
in 1823 under a Constitution he had helped to frame. This position
he held until 1831, when he became Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of the State of New York. In 1837 Chief Justice Savage resigned,
and Judge Nelson was promoted to his place, holding it for eight years,
and bringing to the discharge of his important magisterial duties great
learning and ability, a high sense of honor, and the most inflexible integrity.
After an honorable and distinguished career of 22 years upon the bench
of his native State, he was elevated to the bench of the Supreme Court
of the United States in February, 1845. This office he filled until
Thanksgiving Day, when he sent in his resignation, and it was accepted
on the first of the following month. Since that time till Saturday,
when his death took place, this eminent jurist resided at Cooperstown,
surrounded by all the quietude and attraction of a beloved home.
Some two years ago, when the Joint High Commission sat in Washington to
arrange the details of a treaty for the settlement of international questions
between Great Britain and the United States, Judge Nelson was a member
of that body, and by his vast knowledge of law and thorough familiarity
with those principles that regulate and guide the conduct of nations toward
each other, aided the Government in no small degree in settling a dispute
that had threatened to interrupt the friendly relations of England and
America. To the task assigned him on this occasion Judge Nelson brought
all the powers of his strong well balanced, and well cultivated mind.
Accustomed to deal with difficult and intricate questions of law and fact,
and decide them with firmness and justice, he was peculiarly fitted to
be a member of that commission, and the services he rendered his country
during the sessions of that commission, protracted as they were, will be
long remembered by the people and the nation of whose best interests he
proved himself to be a watchful and unflinching guardian. In the
proceedings of the commission he had opposed to him some of the ablest
diplomats of England; but when they came in contact with Judge Nelson they
were bound to admit, as they did, that they had found a man able to cope
with the most expert of them, and of whom this Republic had reason to be
proud, for he was as wise in council as he was fearless, independent, and
incorruptible on the bench. It will be seen from the above that Judge
Nelson was for 25 years a judicial officer of his native State, and for
28 years, wanting a few months, a member of the Supreme Court of the United
States. The history of England does not furnish a similar instance.
The judicial records of the United States do not tarnish us with a parallel
case. Lord Mansfield occupied the bench for 32 years, and Lord Eldon
for 28 years. Chief Justice Marshall adorned the Supreme Court of
the United States for 34 years by his genius and his learning. Chief
Justice Taney filled the same place for 30 years. Mr. Justice Story
was a judge for 34 years, and Chancellor Kent for about 25 years.
To none of these great men was Samuel Nelson inferior as a jurist.
To the future historian may fitly be left the duty of saying how far, in
every respect, he may be compared with the illustrious men who were his
contemporaries at the bar and upon the bench. (Tuesday, December
23, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Ditchburn
William Ditchburn, of Fall Brook, and lately of Union township, was
run over by a car at Ralston station, on Wednesday, the 10th instant, while
attempting to get on a train to go up the inclined plane at the McIntyre
mines. He was so badly hurt that he died the same evening.
Mr. Ditchburn had been a resident of this county for 24 years, living almost
the whole of that time in Union. He was well known and highly respected
in that region. He was born in Northumberland, England, and came
to this country about 30 years ago, acting for several years as a superintendent
of mines, in Schuylkill county. He then engaged in farming in Union
township, and remained there until a few months ago, when he sold his farm
and moved to Fall Brook.--His loss will be deeply regretted by all who
knew him. (Tuesday, December 23, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucy Baker [GAFFORD, Lucy - SRGP 62184]
Lucy, wife of Edgar Baker and daughter of James Gafford, late of Sullivan,
died in Troy, Bradford county, of a dropisical tumor December 8th.
She was buried in Mainesburg cemetery. (Tuesday, December 23, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Doty [SRGP 02381]
Mr. Daniel Doty, of Sullivan, died December 15th, of consumption.
He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge here, and was buried by that order.
(Tuesday, December 23, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.) [Wood Cemetery]
John B. Jones
A man by the name of John B. Jones, a farmer living in Canton, Bradford
county, shot and killed himself last Tuesday morning. Cause unknown.
(Tuesday, December 23, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Thomas McClure
Thomas McClure, died at his residence, near the village of Havana,
NY, on Sunday morning, December 7th, of consumption, at the age of 77 years.
He was for many years the principal owner of McClure’s Glen, now known
as the Havana Glen. (Tuesday, December 23, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John S. Hopkins
John S. Hopkins, the wealthiest citizen of Baltimore, died in that
city last Wednesday morning, aged 78. (Tuesday, December 30, 1873,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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