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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business. All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. |
BOARDMAN CATHERINE “KATE”
Wellsboro Agitator Nov. 18, 1925
Mrs. Kate Hayner, widow of the late Elias Hayner, died at the home
of her son-in-law, Leon Rumsey, last Thursday, aged about 80 years, and
the funeral was held Saturday. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Rumsey;
four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
COLEGROVE ZELIA O
Westfield Free Press Volume XXIX - Thursday, March 28, 1907
Mrs. Zella Ruggles, wife of D. W. Ruggles died at her home in Gaines,
March 16, 1907. Born in Middlebury,Tioga Co., on March 17, 1855.
Survived by husband and 4 children, Charles, Eben & Hazel, at home,
Bessie, the wife of Wm. Stone of Gaines. Emma, Joseph and a little
one having passed on before her; one sister Mrs. Wm. Perry of Westfield
& brother, Charles Colgrove of Elk Run; step-children Mrs. Mary Sweet,
of Ridgway, Arthur Ruggles of Potter Brook, Mattie Stickler, Jersey Shore
& Mrs. Jessie Beach, Wellsboro.
MAYNARD EDWARD
Wellsboro Agitator – January 7, 1879
--Mr. Edward Maynard, son of the late John Maynard, of Elk township,
was stricken with paralysis of the brain about three weeks ago. After
lingering about a week he died on Christmas-day. Mr. Maynard was
about thirty years of age, and leaves a wife and five children. He
was a man of considerable reading and very retentive memory.
MAYNARD JOHN
Wellsboro Agitator – December 24, 1878
The Late John Maynard
Correspondence of the Agitator
Marshfield, December 20, 1878 – John Maynard has joined “the innumerable
caravan which moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his
chamber in the silent hall of death.” He quietly fell asleep in Jesus
on the 9th of this month, and his mortal remains were interred in the family
burying-ground near his own home. The funeral services were
held in the M. E. church, and were conducted by Rev. W. Post, who preached
from the text found in the 10th chapter of Job, 14th verse. Mr. Maynard’s
birthplace was Addebury, England, from which place he emigrated to America
at the age of 19, and settled in North Adams, Mass, where he remained until
1846. That year he came to Tioga county and lived a year or two at
or near Westfield, but soon came to Pine Creek, where he superintended
a lumbering establishment for the late Hon. Robert G. White, until 1853,
when he moved to the wilderness in the southwestern part of the county
– then Delmar township – at which place he lived nearly 26 years.
About the same time the other settlers came to the same locality; and as
they were from 23 to 25 miles from the Delmar voting-place, they made an
effort to get a new township created out of the western end of Delmar and
Morris. They succeeded, and the new township was named “Elk”.
Mr. Maynard has been closely identified with all the public interests of
that township ever since its erection, having done more in laying out and
constructing roads, clearing land and improving the township than any other
resident. He was well and favorably known throughout the county;
and besides generally holding some office of trust in the township, he
was appointed one of the Commissioners to select the site for the County
Poor-House, which location is undoubtedly the best for that purpose to
be found in the county. He was also appointed by the Legislature
one of the Commissioners to take into consideration the practicability
of somewhat changing the course of the Cowanesque river in Deerfield township.
He had a wonderfully retentive memory, and being a close and critical reader
of history he was able to interest those with whom he conversed in an unusual
manner. He was often called upon for a speech at picnics and Fourth
of July gatherings, and having a varied and thorough knowledge of things
and events he gained quite a reputation as a speaker and debater.
He also studied medical works, and became a man of very sound judgment
he became a skillful physician, as can be testified by almost every family
in this vicinity, where he had a large practice. He was a member
of the Methodist church, and was an enlightened Christian, very genial
in his nature, affable in his manners, indulgent to his family, friendly
in his intercourse with his neighbors, and a man of strict integrity, whose
good name will long outlive his generation. Mr. Maynard was most
emphatically a self-made man. He began life penniless, but by steady,
persistent industry he gained honor and local distinction, while men of
less nerve and purpose but better opportunities will live and die and leave
no “footprints on the sands of time.” Friend, neighbor, Christian,
peace to thy ashes! Com.
MAYNARD JOHN E.
Wellsboro Agitator – April 16, 1902
Marshlands, April 15 – John E. Maynard, aged 28, died on April 10th.
He leaves only one brother, Fred, the only surviving member of the family.
His funeral was from the Maynard schoolhouse on Saturday. Burial
in the Maynard cemetery. The deceased was taken ill, several days
before his death with measles that have been so prevaent here abouts.
He had seemed to be getting along all right till the night before his death
when he became worse and a physician was summoned, but nothing could be
done. It is probable that his death was due in great measure to heart
trouble, with which he was seized several years ago, owning to the excessive
use of aconite as a stomach remedy. Mr. Maynard had no bad habits,
and he leaves many friends.
MAYNARD REUBEN
Wellsboro Agitator - February 20, 1929
Reuben Maynard died Feb. 14, at his home, after a long illness.
He was born in 1851, at Gang Mills, Shippen township. At the age
of two years he came to Elk township with his parents, where he spent the
remainder of his life. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. G. J. Porter
officiaiting. The services at the grave were conducted by the Odd
Fellows; burial in the Maynard cemetery. Besides his three sisters,
Mrs. Carrie Purhen, of this place; Mrs. Martha Winkler, of Williamsport,
and Mrs. Anne Perry, of Toledo, Ohio, he is survived by his daughter, Mrs.
Edith Wheeler, of Hornell; five sons, Harry, of Newark, N.Y.; Wallace,
of Veedersburg, Ind.; Floyd, Ruby and Howard, of this place; eleven grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. The following people from out-of-town
attended the funeral of Mr. Maynard: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wheeler,
and daughter, of Hornell, N.Y.; Carrie Maynard, of Newark, N.Y.; Mr. and
Mrs. Ashable Wheeler, of Canisteo, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kirk, of Nelson;
Guy Maynard, of Williamsport; Mrs. Floyd Punches, of Williamsport; Miss
Maud Winkler, of Haddonfield, N.Y.; Mrs. May Maynard and Mrs. A. B. Crotsley,
of Galeton.
MAYNARD REUBEN G.
Wellsboro Gazette – February 21, 1929
Reuben G. Maynard, well known farmer, died last Thursday afternoon
at three o’clock at his home in Marshlands. He was 78 years old.
The following children survive: Mrs. Edith Wheeler, of Hornell;
Wallace Maynard, of Indiana; Floyd, Reuben and Howard Maynard, at home;
Harry Maynard, of Newark, N.Y.. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs.
John Purhen, of Marshlands, and Mrs. Anna Perry, of Toledo, Ohio.
The funeral was held Sunday from the family home; interment in the Maynard
Cemetery. Tyadaghton Lodge, I. O. O. F. No. 981, of Gaines, were
in charge of the services.
MOUREY - Wednesday April 21, 1937
MRS.ANNA TROWBRIDGE
Mrs. Anna Trowbridge died April 12 at her home at Maynard Corners.
Mrs. Trowbridge was well known throughout Tioga County, having taught school
for several years. She was born 67 years ago at Little Marsh, daughter
of John S. and Irene Toles Mourey. In 1896 she was married to C. E. Trowbridge,
of Marshlands who died two years ago. To them was born one son, John, who
survives. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. H. B. Matteson of Knoxville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday; burial in the Maynard Cemetery at
Marshlands. Rev. George Potter, of Gaines officiating.
NILES ALVARETTA PAMELIA “ETTA”
Wellsboro Agitator – September 19, 1906
Death of Mrs. R. G. Maynard
Marshlands, Sept. 17 – Mrs. R. G. Maynard, who had been afflicted with
cancer for a long period, had a stroke of paralysis on September 11th,
and died on the next day. The funeral was held at the house on Saturday,
Rev. Charles Jenkins, officiating. She is survived by her husband
and six children; Mrs. Edie Wheeler, of New York State; Wallace, Floyd,
Reuben, Harry and Howard of this place; also several brothers sisters,
grandchildren and other relatives. She was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Chuch. She was a great sufferer, and it is a relief to
her sorrowing friends to know that she is at rest. The afflicted
family have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. Interment
was in Maynard cemetery.
PURHEN JOHN
Wellsboro Agitator - February 1, 1933
Gaines, Jan. 30 - John Purhen, of Elk, aged 79 years, died Jan. 23,
after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, one son, Marion,
and one daughter, Martha Halstead, and a grandson, John Halstead, all at
home. Funeral services were held Friday; burial in the Maynard cemetery.
RUGGLES DANIEL W
Wellsboro Agitator - Nov. 15, 1911
—Daniel W Ruggles, formerly of Gaines died recently at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. W. Stone at Painter Run, aged 78 years.
Mr .Ruggles was a veteran of the civil war and had long been a member of
the M E church He was also a member of Tiadaghton Lodge I O O F.
The remains were taken to Gaines last week Tuesday where the burial took
place Wednesday.
RUGGLES JOSEPH H.
Wellsboro Agitator – February 20, 1901
Death of Joseph H. Ruggles
Mr. Joseph H. Ruggles, aged 21, of Gaines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
H. Ruggles, died of pneumonia at his parents’ home on Thursday after only
five days’ illness. He was a very popular and highly respected young
man. He was a tool dresser and had been employed at various wells
in the Gaines oil fields. Largely attended funeral services, conducted
by Rev. Mr. Taylor, were held from the home of Mr. Ruggles’s parents
on Saturday. Numerous and elaborate floral tributes, the offerings
of relatives and friends, decked the house beautifully. Burial in
the Maynard cemetery on Elk Run.
THOMPSON EMILY
Wellsboro Agitator – October 14, 1896
Died – Maynard – At Marshfield, PA, September 29, 1896, Mrs. Emily
Maynard, aged 49 years, 5 months, and 20 days…wife of E. D. Maynard
TROWBRIDGE EDWARD C.
Wellsboro Gazette - April 25, 1935
Edward C. Trowbridge
Edward Caleb Trowbridge, 63, died April 12 at his home in Elk township.
Surviving are his son, John, his widow, the former Anna Mourey, of Wellsboro,
whom he married in 1896, his aged mother, Mrs. Carrie Purhen, one half
brother, Marion Purhen, half sister, Mrs. Martha Halstead and one nephew,
John M. Halstead; burial in the Maynard Cemetery.
TROWBRIDGE EDWARD C.
Wellsboro Agitator - April 24, 1935
Edward Caleb Trowbridge was born November 21, 1871, son of John C.
and Carrie Maynard Trowbridge, of Clymer, Tioga County PA., and died April
12, at his home in Elk township. In 1896 he married Anna Mourey,
of Wellsboro. To them was born one son, John S. Trowbridge at home.
Besides his widow and son he is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Carrie
Purhen, one half-brother, Marion Purhen, half-sister, Mrs. Martha Halstead
and one nephew, John M. Halstead; burial in the Maynard Cemetery.
? FARLEY EMILY A.
Wellsboro Agitator – April 27, 1892
Died – Farley – At Watrous Station, April 13, 1892, Mrs. Emily A. Farley,
wife of James C. Farley, aged 57 years. A husband and eight children
mourn the loss of this most excellent wife and mother. A vast concourse
of friends, including the I. O. O. F. of Gaines, of which body Mr. Farley
is a member, attended the funeral services, which were conducted at Marshfield.
Beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the departed
was held in the community, and the sympathy which was felt for those from
whom Death had thus suddenly snatched their dearest treasure.
“Life’s race well run,
Life’s work well done,
Life’s crown well won,
Now comes rest.”
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