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by Joyce M. Tice Swimelar Cemetery Listing |
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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. |
CONKLIN ALBERT
Wellsboro Agitator – July 24, 1912
On July 5th Albert Conklin died at his home here. Mrs.
Conklin, who arose early to assist in doing the chores at the barn, left
Mr. Conklin apparently asleep. When she returned she found him on
the floor, partly dressed. A stroke was the cause of his death.
Mr. Conklin had been a great sufferer for some years. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Rachel Hackett Conklin, and one daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Roff of Elmira; also by one sister. Interment was made in the Swimley
cemetery.
GUILE Juliaette
Westfield Free Press - January 4, 1900
Mrs. Julia Ett Ladd died Sunday, December 24, 1899. She was born
in Otseog County, N.Y. on December 13, 1842 to Herrick and Jane Gile.
They moved to Westfield and she married Henry Ladd on June 30, 1861. Four
children were born to them, 2 sons and 2 daughters. Survived by husband,
4 children, 2 brothers, one sister and grandchildren. Buried in Swimlear
Cemetery.
HACKETT HIRAM
Wellsboro Agitator – July 28, 1920
Hiram Hackett, accompanied by his brother, Emery Hackett, went to Elmira
to consult a doctor. After having an X-Ray picture taken Mr. Hackett’s
ailment was found to be cancer of the stomach. E. Hackett returned
home on Monday, leaving his brother with his niece, Mrs. Bell Ross.
Mr. Hackett expects to come home soon. Mr. Hackett will be remembered
in connection with the Iva Christian murder case. He was shot by
Arthur Simons at the same time, and Mr. Hackett has never been well since.
HACKETT HIRAM L
Wellsboro Agitator – September 15, 1920
--Hiram Hackett died Sept. 6, at the home of his brother, Emery Hackett,
in Sabinsville.
Wednesday December 28, 1921
Wellsboro Agitator
DEATH OF BURT HILL
Burt Hill, aged 48 years, died December 6, of pneumonia, at the Ilion
Hospital, Ilion, NY. Mr. Hill was the youngest son of the late George and
Maria Hill and was born in Sabinsville, Clymer Township. Two sisters and
three brothers survive him-- Mrs. Elburn Ladd, of Cedar Run, PA; Mrs. Gertrude
Wedge of Hartwick, NY; Sidney M. Hill, of Newport, Idaho; Robert S. Hill,
of Ansonia, PA; Chauncey E. Hill, of Sabinsville. Funeral services were
held Saturday, December 10, at Sabinsville. Rev. Mr. Johnson, officiating;
interment in the Swimely Cemetery.
LADD ERNEST
Wellsboro Agitator – May 4, 1938
Ernest Ladd, aged 74 years, a resident of the Upper Jemison Valley;
burial in the Swimley cemetery. Mr. Ladd died Friday at the Blossburg
Hospital, after a long illness. He served as supervisor of Clymer
township for one term. He was first married to Miss Lillian Haseltine
and one daughter was born to them, Mrs. Louise Houlihan, of Buffalo, who
survives. His second wife was Miss Edith, who survives with one brother,
Edward Ladd, of Halendale, Florida.
LADD HANNIBAL
Death of Hannibal Ladd - May 4, 1904
Hannibal Ladd, aged 75, died a few days ago at the home of his son,
Mr. W. N. Ladd, of Gaines township. Burial in the Swimley cemetery
near Westfield. Mr. Ladd was a farmer, and lived during the greater
part of his life in Westfield township. He was twice married, his
first wife being Mary E. Griffin. Two sons survive from this union,
Mr. W. N. Ladd of Manhattan and Mr. E. L. Ladd of Galeton. His second
wife was Emily Carpenter, whom he married 38 years ago. She and her
only son both died about a year and a half ago, after which time he lived
with his son.
LADD Samuel J.
Wellsboro Agitator
November 19, 1902
Announcement is made of the death of Samuel Ladd, aged 28, of Clymer
township.
LADD Samuel J.
Westfield Free Press, Volume XXIV - Thursday, November 13, 1902
The funeral services of Samuel Ladd were held at the school house on
the Upper Jemison Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by
Rev. C. J. Schulz. Samuel Ladd was 28 years old and is survived by
two brothers and an aged father.
MATTESON Orsola B (Sarah)
Wellsboro Agitator June 7, 1939
Mrs. Orsola B. Brady
Knoxville, June 6 - Mrs. Orsola B. Bradley, aged 88 years, died at
the home of her son, Henry Boom at Knoxville Sunday night. On May
30 she fell and gradually grew worse until the end came. She was
born in Knoxville Sept. 7, 1850, daughter of Garner and Mary Wingate Matteson.
She was married to George Boom, who died in 1898. On March 21, 1901
she was married to Ward Brady, of Woodhull. Mr. Brady died 12 years
ago. Some time after the death of Mr. Brady, she came to live
with her son, Henry Boom, who with the following survive: one step-daughter,
Mrs. Eva Smith, of Jasper; three nieces, Mrs. Dolly Westlake, of Pittsburgh,
Mrs. Jessie Spencer of Elmira, and Mrs. Carrie Reynolds, of Tampa, Florida,
a nephew, H. B. Matteson, of Knoxville. Funeral services will be
held at the Griggs Funeral Home, Wednesday at 2 p.m.; burial in the Swimley
cemetery, in Clymer. Mrs. Brady was a member of the Methodist church
at Woodhull and was a Past Matron of the Woodhull O. E. S., Chapter, of
which for many years she acted as chaplain.
SWIMELAR Anna J
Wellsboro Agitator - Aug. 14, 1912
Little Marsh - A number from this place attended the funeral
of Mrs. Rinaldo Taylor Monday afternoon.
SWIMELAR Anna J
Wellsboro Agitator - August 21, 1912
Mrs. N. Taylor died at her home near this place on Friday, burial in
the Swimeley cemetery on Monday, the 12th. (s/b Mrs. R. Taylor)
SWIMELAR Marvel
Obituary in Wellsboro Agitator dated July 1881:
"Marvin Swimlar of Clymer died last week Sunday. He lived in
Clymer since age 17. He married Henrietta Ladd by whom he had four
daughters and one son all survived him. Rev. J. E. Hayes, officiated
at funeral services held 11 July 1881."
SWIMELAR Marvel
Wellsboro Agitator 1881 19 JUL - Died Marvin Swimlar of Clymer died
last week Sun. He had lived in Clymer ever since he was 17 years old. He
married Miss Henrietta Ladd by whom he had 5 children, 4 daughters and
1 son, all of whom survive him. His funeral was held on the 11 inst., Rev.
J. E. Hayes officiating
SWIMELAR Marvel
Wellsboro Agitator - July 19, 1881
Mr. Marvin Swimlar, a well known citizen of Clymer, died last week
Sunday after a long and painful illness. His disease was a cancerous
affection of the stomach and liver. He had lived in Clymer
ever since he was seventeen years old. He married Miss Henrietta
Ladd by whom he had four daughters and one son, all of whom survive him.
His funeral on the 11th instant, was attended by a large concourse of people.
Rev. J. E. Hayes, of Knoxville, being the officiating clergyman.
SWIMLEAR SUSAN
Wellsboro Agitator – January 26, 1910
--Mrs. Susan Weeks, aged 65, wife of Mr. Redner Weeks (s/b Ritner Weeks),
of Clymer township, died suddenly on January 15, of heart disease.
Her husband and five children survive her. The funeral was held last
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Mr. Playfoot, of Sabinsville,
officiating; burial in the Ackley cemetery.
WEEKS ELIZABETH “BETSEY” SENTES
Wellsboro Agitator - September 20, 1887
Mrs. Elizabeth Ladd, who a number of years ago lived some time with
her sister, Mrs. Cameron, in this place, and who was well known to many
of our citizens as "Aunt Betsey", died at her home near Westfield last
Tuesday and was buried yesterday. She was one of ten brothers and
sisters, eight of whom are still living, the youngest being sixty-seven
years old and a great-grandfather. "Aunt Betsey" was eighty-seven
years of age.
WINGATE - Mrs. Polly SHORT
In Westfield, on the 16th inst., Mrs. Polly Short, aged 48. (Wednesday,
March 30, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) wife
of Reuben Short
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? GOWER Susan
Westfield Free Press
March 26, 1880
Deaths – Locals
Mrs. Susan Gowers, aged 85 years, was buried last Tuesday. The
funeral services took place at the Beach school house, Mixtown. Rev.
H. Peck, of Westfield, officiated.
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