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Thomas Skelton
Thomas Skelton, of Delmar, who was buried last Monday week, is entitled to
something more than a passing tribute of respect. Mr. Skelton was born in the
village of Wilberforce, Yorkshire, England, in August, 1843, and was brought to
this country by his parents, now living in Delmar, in the year 1844. The
subject of this notice enlisted in Co. A, 149th Pa. Volunteers, Capt.
Schield(?), in the summer of 1862, being then about 19 years of age. He
served faithfully until May 6, 1864, when in one of the terrible battles of the
Wilderness, he received a gunshot wound in the right arm, and was sent back to
Washington, and assigned to Finlay Hospital.--Here he submitted to a resection
of the elbow joint, it being thought preferable to amputation, and lay for
nearly a year hovering between death and convalescence. It was in the
summer of 1865 before he was discharged and sent home, the wound still festering
and discharging. During the first year of his detention in the hospital it
was the privilege of the writer of this to see him every week, and to mark the
heroic fortitude and patience which he at all times exhibited. From the
day of his disabling to the day of his death, which took place on the 25th of
May--more than three years--he was a great but always a patient sufferer, never
very hopeful, and never utterly cast down. So passes away another of the men
whose lives have purchased the redemption of the republic from meditated
destruction by traitors. Thomas Skelton was a true patriot, and if any man
claim remembrance of the living, his calm is equal and pre-eminently just.
(June 5, 1867, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia A. Sofield
In Wellsboro, June 2, 1867, Mrs. Julia A. Sofield, aged 60 years.
(June 5, 1867, The Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eva A. Baldwin
In Ridgeway, Bradford Co, Pa., April 2d, 1867, Mrs. Eva A., wife of Vincent
Baldwin, and daughter of Daniel D. and Minerva Dewey, of Tioga, Pa., in the 27th
year of her age. (June 5, 1867, The Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Knapp
Correction.--In our notice of the death of Mr. Knapp, last week there were
some errors. He was born in 1837, consequently was but 32 years old.
We learn by letter from Col. Emery, of this village, father-in-law of Mr. Knapp,
that Mrs. Knapp is lying very ill, though not without hope of recovery.
One of their children, a little boy, is dangerously ill, and the physician has
little expectation of his recovery. The family has the sympathy of this
community in its severe affliction. (May 19, 1869, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
1869 Tioga County Agitator Obituaries
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Male Potter
In Middlebury on the 30th ult., a little son of A. W. and Matilda Potter,
aged 5 mos. and 7 days. (Wednesday, January 6, 1869, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Packer
In Wellsboro, Dec. 31st, 1868, of typhoid fever, James Packer, aged 19
years. The deceased, when living, was a promising young man, and highly
esteemed by all who knew him. His loss will be deeply felt by his friends
and acquaintances. (Wednesday, January 6, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis
In Morris township, Nov. 24, 1868, Elizabeth Lewis, wife of James Lewis,
aged 68 years and 21 days. Mrs. Lewis at the time of her death, was a
member of the 1st Baptist church of Delmar. For 30 years, she had
maintained the christian profession, showing by a consistent life that Christ
had been formed in her the hope of glory. (Wednesday, January 6, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
HODGES - Mrs. Keturah Smith [SRGP 09476]
Keturah, wife of George F. Smith, died in Sullivan, Dec. 6th, 1868, in the
51st year of her age. The subject of this notice was the daughter of the
Rev. Nehemiah and Sally Hodges. Father Hodges was one of the pioneer local
preachers of the M. E. Church in this part of the State, and has long since gone
home to his reward. Sister Smith was converted when about 16 years of age;
soon after she connected herself with the M. E. Church, where she has continued
a very worthy, faithful member, until her death. She has been a great
sufferer for a year or more, and has borne her sufferings with christian
patience, rejoicing in a glorious hope of a future and blissful immortality
beyond the grave. She leaves a husband and seven children and a large
circle of relatives to mourn her loss. (Wednesday, January 6, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eva Ludlow
In Pultney, Steuben Co, NY, Dec. 15, 1868, Eva, only child of G. A. and S.
R. Ludlow, aged 1 month and 4 days. (Wednesday, January 13, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
H. Flor Dewey
In Boise city, Idaho Territory, Dec. 4, 1868, H. Flor(?), son of Daniel and
Minerva Dewey, of Tioga, Penna., aged 26 years, 2 months and 19 days.
(Wednesday, January 13, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Jonas Erway
In Harrison Valley, Pa., January 5, 1869, Jonas Erway, in the 31st year of
his age. (Wednesday, January 20, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Flora Taylor
In Blossburg, 26th ultimo, in the 21st year of her age, Mrs. Flora Taylor,
wife of Mr. E. Mosher. She leaves a kind husband to whom she had been
married only about 1 ½ years, an infant daughter, an affectionate father and
mother, a much loved and only brother, and many dear friends and relatives to
mourn her loss. (Wednesday, January 20, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Anna A. Gile
In Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1868, Anna A. Gile, aged 42 years. Wife
of George W. Gile. (Wednesday, January 20, 1869, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Marion Wilkins
Boy killed. A painful casualty occurred on the log slide at Perry
Smith’s Mills on Pine Creek, Tuesday afternoon, 19th inst., Marion Wilkins, son
of Oscar Wilkins, aged 15 years, was riding down the slide on a slab, when a log
came thundering down upon him, killing him instantly. This slide was just
opposite and in sight of the slide where Mr. Benjamin was killed last month.
Can recklessness go further? (Wednesday, January 27, 1869, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. John Shaw
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Rev. John Shaw, which
took place at Himrod, NY, Saturday night, Jan. 16, inst.,--We append a letter
from his son, Capt. J. H. Shaw, in which some account of his last moments are
given. It is under date of Jan. 21, inst. “As many of our friends in
Wellsboro and vicinity know that I came here a week ago, summoned by a dispatch,
stating that father was dying, I will write you a brief account of the last
hours of one who, we believe, had many friends among the readers of your paper.
“I reached home Saturday, 16th, at 4 P. M., and found that though the taper of
life burned low in the socket, still it was bright. Father had expressed
an earnest desire to live until I came, and they were giving him stimulants for
that purpose. After he had greeted me, he seemed entirely willing to go.
He had no apprehensions in regard to the future, and said to a clergyman near
him-- “Although the waters are cold, yet will I venture in, and though darkness
surround me, there’s a light ahead.” He failed rapidly after I reached
him, but there was no pain, no suffering. For a few minutes, after 11
o’clock he was pressed for breath, but it was soon over, and he lay as calm as
though in a natural sleep, while his short, feeble breath, alone, denoted that
the soul was about to take wing. A few minutes before 12 o’clock he softly
whispered: “there is a land far away.” They were the last words he ever
uttered. His lips moved a little longer, but no sound was audible.
He folded his hands carefully on his breast; closed his eyes; and us the clock
began to toll the hour of midnight, without a struggle, but as gently as the
twilight fades into darkness, his weary soul took its flight and left us
standing around the clay-cold body of a dead father. We buried him at
Dundee, on Tuesday; and although a cold, blustering wintry day, the large
audience congregated, told the respect of the dying for the dead, and eight
clergymen from distant fields of labor, came to testify of their affection for
their deceased brother. Thus, after 61 years of life---years, cloudy as
they were, he said had more of sunshine than storms, and after 38 years actually
engaged in the ministry, by the side of his first born we have laid him, to rest
until Gabriel shall sound the reveille on the eternal morning, and now, looking
back on his past years of toil, and remembering his happy, peaceful death, we
can say; “After life’s fitful fever he sleeps well.” (Wednesday, January
27, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ellia Thayer
Died of scarlet fever, at Lambs Creek, on the 24th inst., Ellia, only child
of Gulinns(?) and Anna Eliza Thayer, aged five years, three months and 15 days.
(Wednesday, February 3, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Sarah Mills Etz
In Mansfield, Dec. 31, 1868, Sarah Mills Etz, only daughter of Mrs. ?, aged
six years and five months. (Wednesday, February 17, 1869, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cleveland A. Mathews
In Mansfield, Feb. 9, 1869, at the Soldier’s Orphan School, Cleveland A.
Mathews, aged 14 years. Disease, inflammation of the brain.
(Wednesday, February 24, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Jennie Tipple
In Charleston, Feb. 10th, 1869, Jennie, only daughter of Andrew and Ann
Matilda Tipple, aged 5 years. (Wednesday, March 3, 1869, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Angeline Ives
In Middlebury, Jan. 18th, 1869, Mrs. Angeline Ives, aged 38 years, 8 months
and 13 days. (Wednesday, March 3, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Arthur Westcott
In Lawrenceville, on Thursday, Feb. 18th, Mr. Arthur Westcott, aged 84
years. (Wednesday, March 3, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey Simmons
In Lawrenceville, Feb. 20, Mrs. Betsey Simmons, aged 38 years.
(Wednesday, March 10, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Octavius Fitch
In Lawrenceville, Feb. 24, Rev. Octavius Fitch, aged 68 years.
(Wednesday, March 10, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Georgie White
In Lawrenceville, Feb. 28, Georgie, son of Chester P. and Harriet A. White,
aged 2 years. (Wednesday, March 10, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Saida Vanhorn
In this village, March 1, Saida, daughter of Rankin L. and C. E. Vanhorn,
aged 1 year and 14 days. (Wednesday, March 10, 1869, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Otis G. Hardy
In Charleston, March 7, of Inflammation of the Bowels, Otis G., eldest son
of John B. and Clarence Hardy, aged 20 years, 10 months, and 8 days.
(Wednesday, March 17, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Adelia J. Hildreth
In Delmar, March 14, of typhoid fever, Adelia J., daughter of George and
Julia Hildreth, in the 14th year of her age. (Wednesday, March 24, 1869,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elnora M. Morley
In Burlington, Bradford Co, Pa., Jan. 17, Elnora M., wife of J. F. Morley,
and third daughter of Rev. R. L., and C. E. Stillwell, aged 21 years, 10 months,
and 28 days. (Wednesday, March 24, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin Dyer
In Covington, March 30, suddenly, Edwin, only son of Hon. E. Dyer, aged 29
years. (Sunday, April 21, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lemuel M. Palmer
In Rutland, Tioga Co, Pa., on Tuesday, March 30th, of inflammation of the
lungs, Lemuel M. Palmer, aged 68 years. The deceased was born in
Woodstock, Vt., 1801, and removed to this County in 1837. He had for 18
years been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died in hope of a
glorious immortality. (Sunday, April 21, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Diana Branch
Died in Lawrenceville, April 13th inst., Mrs. Diana Branch, aged 78 years.
(Sunday, April 28, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. A. Knapp, Esq.
With unfeigned regret we chronicle the death of J. A. Knapp, Esq., on the
morning of the 7th inst., at Emporium, Cameron county, after a lingering
illness. Mr. Knapp was born in 1835 and was, consequently, at the time of
his decease 34 years old. He was a native of Tioga county, we believe of
Lawrence, where his parents reside. As Deputy Sheriff of this county, and
as Commissioners’ Clerk, he won golden opinions, and will be remembered long and
favorably by all. Few young men possess the tact and the capacity for
business which distinguished Mr. Knapp. In his social relations he was
frank and genial, a firm and steadfast friend. In business, he was the
soul of honor and the reflection of punctuality. Yet the loss to society
can hardly compare with the voiceless afflictions which disciplines the hearts
of his wife and children, his family and friends. The world was better for
his life. (Wednesday, May 12, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Wm. English
Obituary.-- Mrs. Wm. English, whose fatal injury by falling from a wagon we
chronicled two weeks ago, died of her injuries on Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. English was a superior woman and her loss will be deeply felt in the social
and family circle of which she was a beloved member. She was followed to
the grave on Friday by a large number of people. (Wednesday, June 2, 1869,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. E. P. Eddy
In Brookfield, May 26 ult., Mr. E. P. Eddy, aged 83 years. Mr. Eddy
was one of the pioneers of Tioga County, and died as he lived respected by his
neighbors. (Wednesday, June 9, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Anna D. Catlin
In Charleston, May 12, of Consumption, Anna D., daughter of Joel and Almira
Catlin, aged 18 years, 9 months and 6 days. (Wednesday, June 9, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Susan Borden
In Charleston, June 29, 1869, Mrs. Susan Borden, aged 65 years, 2 months,
and 20 days. (Wednesday, June 7, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Marshal J. Clarke
In Clymer, June 2, Marshal J., only child of Andrew J. and Susan Clarke,
aged 1 year, 2 months and 8 days. (Wednesday, July 14, 1869, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Emma Churchill
In Tiffin City, Ohio, June 14, Miss Emma Churchill, (formerly of
Keeneyville, Pa., aged about 28(?) years. (Wednesday, July 14, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Loena Beckwith
In West Covington, July 14, Loena, infant daughter of Levi and Mary
Beckwith, aged 1 year, 4 months, 2 days. (Wednesday, July 21, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Oscar J. Peake
Drowned in Charleston, July 14, Oscar J., son of George W. and Paulina A.
Peake, aged 2 years, 9 months, 14 days. (Wednesday, July 21, 1869, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Calvin Hammond
In Charleston, July 13, Calvin, youngest son of Noah and Elizabeth Hammond,
aged 10 years. (Wednesday, July 21, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nathaniel Dickinson
In Middlebury, July 7 ult., Nathaniel Dickinson, in the 52(?) year of his
age. (Wednesday, August 18, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joshua Alfred Knapp
At Emporium, Pa., on the 12th inst., Joshua Alfred, son of Mr. J. A. Knapp,
aged 9 months. (Wednesday, August 18, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. John A. Rawlins
Gen. John A. Rawlins, Secretary of War, died of consumption, in Washington,
Monday, 6th inst. Few men in the country possessed in so large a measure
the respect and affection of all who knew him. He was about 44 years old.
(Wednesday, September 15, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Senator Fessenden
Senator Fessenden, of Maine, died at his residence in Portland on Wednesday,
8th inst., in the 63d year of his age. In his death the country loses one
of the few public men who will become historical as statesmen. Though not
an orator, his influence in the Senate was greater than that of any man since
Calhoun. He was honest and incorruptible, a faithful friend and an
unrelenting foe. (Wednesday, September 15, 1869, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Ripley
In Richmond, 3d inst., George Ripley, only son of W. B. Ripley, aged 3 years
and 3 months. His sudden departure has created in the bosom of affection a
void, the desolation of which no human language can portray, or pen describe.
(Wednesday, September 15, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Manley T. Catlin
In Charleston, July 3, 1869, Manley T., the only son of Dexter P. and Sarah
E. Catlin, aged 15 years, 7 months, and 10 days. (Wednesday, September 29,
1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Chas. G. Williams
Another editor gone.--Mr. Chas. G. Williams, Editor of the Wellsboro
Democrat, died very suddenly at D. D. Holliday’s Hotel, his boarding place, on
Saturday night, the 16th inst., aged 37 years. Mr. Williams has for some
time been a constant sufferer from bodily disease, spent last winter doctoring
in Philadelphia, and returned in the spring very little benefited. He was
an earnest worker in the Democratic party, was nominated by his party as
representative to the Legislature, and defeated at the Election. His work
is finished, and he has died to his final resting place. The funeral of
the decease took place at the Episcopal Church at 10 o’clock a. m., on Monday,
and his remains conveyed to the home of his childhood, Hartford, Susquehanna Co,
Pa., and deposited in the family cemetery. (Wednesday, October 6, 1869,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Updike
Distressing casualty!--As Mr. James S. English was passing a house lately
vacated, about half a mile from this village on the Charleston Road, Friday
forenoon, 29th ult., he discovered the body of a child hanging by the head from
a window. He at once hurried to town and dispatched Dr. Webb to the scene.
On his arrival he found the girl quite dead, though the body had been released
from its hanging position during Mr. English’s absence. It proved to be
the body of a little girl of Mr. D. H. Updike’s, of Charleston, and about 12
years old. She had evidently raised the window to look inside, when it
fell, catching her by the neck. Dwellers nearby heard her scream, but did
not suspect anything serious to be the matter. It is long since so
distressing an accident has shocked this community. (Wednesday, November
3, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Grace Gearlaldine Fitzgerald
At Elkland, Pa., on the evening of Oct. 6th, 1869, of typhoid fever, Grace
Gearlaldine Fitzgerald, aged 9 years, 9 months, and 24 days. (Wednesday,
November 3, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. John I. Mitchell, Esq.
One home in our village, and a wide circle of friends here and elsewhere,
were on Wednesday of last week bereft and saddened by the sudden death of Mrs.
Mitchell, the estimable wife of John I. Mitchell, Esq. The deceased was in
her 33d year, consequently in life’s prime, and universally esteemed.
Three little children are thus bereaved of a tender mother, a husband of a
loving wife, and parents of a faithful and filial daughter. (Wednesday,
November 10, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Capt. Morgan Hart
Capt. Morgan Hart died at his residence in this village, Saturday afternoon,
20th inst., of consumption. Capt. Hart was for many years a resident of
Charleston. When the six months troops were called but during the war, he
enlisted in Co. A. 6th battalion and served out the term. This batallion
was afterward incorporated with the 187th P. V., and the deceased followed his
company into the new organization. He was promoted from time to time, and
at last attained to the captaincy of Co. A. His devotion to duty and his
fortitude under discouraging circumstances were marked, and his popularity among
his comrades was assured from the first. Capt. Hart served acceptably as
Postmaster at this place for about three years. He was also a member of
the Bar of Tioga county, though failing health for several years seriously
interfered with his practice. He was in his 37th year. He was buried
from the M. E. Church, of which he was a consistent member. Sermon by Rev.
J. F. Calkins. (Wednesday, November 24, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Abigail Butler
In Blossburg, Nov. 12, 1869, Mrs. Abigail Butler, wife of Wm. Butler, Sen.,
in the 60th year of her age. Sister Butler was baptized 35 years ago by
Elder Sheardown, and joined the Tioga Baptist Church. She was one of the
few who united in organizing the present Baptist Church in Blossburg. She
has ever been a faithful and consistent christian; giving her last dollar to the
cause of missions. She lived to train-up a large and interesting family of
children, seven of whom still live to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate
mother. Her last hours were attended with great suffering, but the grace
of God was sufficient, and with true christian patience and fortitude she
awaited the call of the Master to come home. (Wednesday, December 1, 1869,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John B. Clemens
Nov. 29 ult., of congestion of the brain, John B., infant son of Martin and
Mary Ann Clemens. (Wednesday, December 8, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
L. L. Osborn
Near Tioga, L. L. Osborn, aged 2 years, 9 months and 13 days.
(Wednesday, December 8, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
1870 Tioga County Agitator Obituaries
Edwin M. Stanton
Edwin M. Stanton, late Secretary of War, died at Washington, on the 24th of
December, 1869, 54 years of age. The past year has thinned the ranks of
the great men of our Country, so much, that it has been a subject of remark; and
in no case, has the loss fallen so heavily upon the whole country, as in this.
After long months and years of disappointment and defeat, which came upon us
under the policy of conducting a great war on friendly terms, it was Edwin M.
Stanton who marshaled our forces, and directed our energies to victory, final
and complete.--No man of them all, did more than he, to establish the peace of
1865. Day and night, he labored for his country without ceasing; and at
the time of the war, he found his health gone, his constitution shattered, and
his prospects of life even, most uncertain. Then followed the shameful
treachery of Andrew Johnson, and the conflict between them for possession of the
War Office--Johnson claiming that he had the right to supersede Stanton without
the consent of the Senate. Stanton surrendered the Portfolio to Grant,
under protest. What might have been the result, had Stanton tamely
submitted to the dictation of this mad-man, in the White House, no one can tell.
In the drunken harangues, “swinging round, the circle,” glimpses of monarchy had
been foreshadowed; and such is the nature of this Andrew Johnson, that it may
well be doubted if any thoughtful Unionist, felt his country safe in such hands.
No one can have forgotten the relief the Nation felt when Stanton said that
Grant could be trusted. Then we only knew Grant as the General who never
surrendered; and it was whispered that he might join the Johnson dynasty.
How true he then was, the county soon learned. He surrendered the War
Office to Stanton, on the refusal of the Senate to consent to his removal, and
then came the bloodless vigils of the only battle which we recall, that “Ad
Interim” Thomas ever fought. He did not conguer, however, and Stanton held
the office till the Senate slutified itself, by its acquittal of Johnson on
trial of the Articles of Impeachment. Only his regard for the friends of
the country, induced Stanton to remain in office, after the close of the war.
Ever since, his health has been poor, but latterly he was thought better.--But a
few days before his death, he was appointed Associate Judge of the United States
Supreme Court, and the nomination was at once confirmed by the Senate without
the usual reference in like cases. And now, before his commission is
fairly dry from the hands of the President, he is gone forever, and at rest with
his countrymen who fought the battles, and gained the victory for the Union!
When the smoke and din of these times shall have cleared away and subsided; when
the passion, prejudice, and animosity, engendered by the late war, and kept
alive by the contention, growing out of it, shall have become lost in the calm
of old age, and the history of these times shall be faithfully written, no name
will stand forth from among the multitude, a which now sound in our ears, so
distinct, so unshaken, so grand and eloquent in its own greatness, as that of
Edwin M. Stanton! (Wednesday, January 5, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lovina Spencer
In Richmond, on the 20th of December, 1869, Mrs. Lovina Spencer, aged 68.
(Wednesday, January 5, 1869, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Child Cole
Scalded to death.--A little child of Dennis Cole in Chatham, aged about
three years, was badly scalded on Friday, and died on Saturday, Dec. 31st.
It appears that a tub of hot water was placed on the back of a chair, the little
child pulled it over, dashing the contents over its body. Should this not
be a warning to parents? (Wednesday, January 12, 1870, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Meek
In Delmar, Jan. 12th, 1870, Mrs. Mary Meek, in her 60th year.
(Wednesday, January 26, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Miss Margaret Mitchell
In Delmar, Oct. 26th, 1869, Miss Margaret Mitchell, in her 77th year.
(Wednesday, January 26, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Joseph Ingham
A respected citizen gone.--A correspondent of the Bradford Reporter writing
concerning the death of one of the citizens of our county says: “You will
confer a favor upon the numerous friends and acquaintances of the late Joseph
Ingham by giving the following a place in your columns. Deceased was a
native of England, came to this county nearly 50 years ago. In 1827 he
came to Bradford county where for many years he was engaged in business as a
woolen manufacturer, and by his had placed himself in good circumstances, when
he met with a heavy loss. His large factory was rendered useless by the
destruction of his water power by the Barclay Railroad; so that the breaking out
of the rebellion found him comparatively poor. He took a decided stand
upon the Union side by encouraging enlistments and combating the opposition with
all his energy, he being strongly ensured for urging men to enlist. The
old hero indignantly replied, “Sir, liberty is sweet : I came to this country to
enjoy it. Two of my boys are already in the army, and if it becomes
necessary, I will shoulder my gun and follow them;” and added (in his earnest
and forcible manner.) “Liberty is worth fighting for and dying for.” His
son Capt. J. B. Ingham, with his blood sealed his devotion to the Old Flag.
He fell at Antietam, in the spring of 1863. The old gentleman, and his sons,
again commenced business near Knoxville, Tioga County, Penna. Joseph
Ingham possessed a mind of more than ordinary capacity. He retained his
mental faculties to the last. He suffered intensely, at times, for nearly
three years, and during my last visit to the family, he made use of the
following suggestive language: Death has marked me for a victim; it has no
terrors for me. I have tried to live an honest life. I am waiting
and praying for the time to come when my sufferings will be over. Death is
nothing. The Real Man--the Soul--has only to shake off this old, worn-out
house of clay and pass to a higher, and I trust, happier state of existence.”
He always maintained a spotless character, was an affectionate husband, an
indulgent parent, self-sacrificing patriot, and during his long residence in
Bradford and Tioga counties he exhibited all those higher traits of character
worthy of Imitation. He died on Christmas--the day of all the year held by
him most sacred--at his residence near Knoxville, Tioga Co, Pa.
(Wednesday, January 26, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
George D. Prentice
George D. Prentice, long time the editor of The Louisville Journal, died on
the 22nd ult., 67 years of age. He was a celebrated wit, a fine scholar,
and a most pungent and vigorous writer.--That eloquent and beautiful poem, which
we have more than once read with a feeling of awe creeping over us, at the end
of the last hour of the dying year, and which is familiar to every school boy--
“Closing Year”-- was written by him, and first published in The Journal in 1849.
He kept up a column of “Wit and Humor” in the New York Ledger, fer a long time,
which was a reservoir of sparkling thought. (Wednesday, February 2, 1870,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Merrell
Died, Feb. 10th, 1870, Hannah Merrell, widow of the late James Merrell, aged
71 years. The subject of this notice, and her husband, came to Liberty
over 40 years ago, she was a good neighbor, a model woman, and a kind parent,
and her loss to her numerous family, and to our community is very much felt.
The cause of her death was disease of the heart. (Wednesday, February 23,
1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Boatman, Sr.
Sudden death.-- Mr. John Boatman, Sr., of Delmar, died very suddenly on
Friday last. It appears that Mr. B. had of late been subject to fits, and
being left alone in his house for a short time, was found lying upon the floor
entirely senseless. He lived about four hours after being found. The
funeral took place at the Delmar Baptist church on Sunday last, and was attended
by a large concourse of people. The remains were interred in the Delmar
cemetery. (Wednesday, March 9, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Maguire
At Elkhart, Ind., last week, Mrs. Maguire, in a drunken frenzy, threw a
lighted kerosene lamp at her husband. The lamp exploded, setting fire to
the house and the husband’s clothing. The house and its contents were
destroyed, and Maguire was burned to death. The woman has not been
arrested. (Wednesday, March 23, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. Levi Chubbuck
Col. Levi Chubbuck, a well known and highly respected citizen of Wellsboro,
died on Friday the 18th of March, 1870, in the 66th year of his age. He
was buried in the Wellsboro cemetery, Tuesday afternoon last. Services by
Dr. J. D. Mitchell. Col. Chubbuck was a man admired by all who knew him,
for his sterling integrity and unimpeachable honor in all things. Years
ago, he was one of the most active business men of the place. Latterly his
health has been poor. At last he sleeps from every ill and care made free.
(Wednesday, March 23, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah A. Doud [SRGP 06780]
February 5, Sarah A. Doud, formerly of Mainesburg, wife of George W.
Raymond, of South Norwalk, Conn., aged 29 years. (Wednesday, March 23,
1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eugene Inscho
On the 3d instant, Eugene Inscho, only son of Dyer Inscho, aged 20 years.
(Wednesday, March 23, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ida C. Evans
At her residence in Blossburg, on the 10th instant, Ida C. Evans, wife of
Mr. Charles Evans, aged 22 years. According to her request, the remains of
the deceased are to be interred beside those of her father, at Kalamazoo, Mich.
(Wednesday, March 23, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Viola L. Mead
Viola L. Mead, wife of W. B. Mead, and daughter of Hiram Freeborn, died of
heart disease, at the residence of her father in Knoxville, Jan. 29th, 1870, in
the 25 year of her age, after an illness of just four months, all of which she
endured without a murmur or a word of complaint. Viola became a member of
the Sabbath school, at the age of four years, and continued a member and regular
attendant of the same school, until sickness compelled her to absent herself,
but her interest in the school and her own class in particular remained the
same. But a short time before she died, she called her class into her
room, and talked to them on the subject of religion, and pointed them to that
Savior, who had so wonderfully supported her in the hours of suffering.
She was converted about four years ago and about two years subsequently united
with the Congregational church, of which she remained a faithful and consistent
member until called to the fellowship of the church triumphant, which is without
spot before the throne of God. She was a great lover of music; and
frequently during the sickness, she invited her friends with whom she had been
in the habit of singing, to come to her room and sing with her, and these were
really soul refreshing seasons. Only the day before her death her friends
came in to sing with her, and as they sang some of her favorite pieces, such as
the “Home of the Soul” and “Rock of Ages,” an unearthly smile seemed to light up
her countenance, and it seemed as though we were in the presence of angelic
visitors, and when the writer kneeled in that sick room in prayer it seemed more
like the vestibule of Heaven than the chamber of death. Never did he so
fully realize the truth of what the poet said. She leaves a husband, with
whom she had been united only about two years, and one brother and sister, and
her aged parents. Isaac Everett. (Wednesday, March 23, 1870, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Olive Robinson
In Halleck, Peerin county, IL, on the 1st inst., Olive, wife of Lyman
Robinson, in the 61st year of her age, and formerly of Richmond, Tioga county.
(Wednesday, March 30, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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.)
Mary Alice Remington
In Delmar, on the 57th(?) ult., Mary Alice, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Remington, aged three years. (Wednesday, April 6, 1870, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rush C. Doty, Esq.
In the borough, of Westfield, on the 17th ult., Rush C. Doty, Esq., late of
Des Moines, Iowa, aged 30 years. The deceased was born in Westfield.
About 10 years since he removed to Des Moines, Iowa, where he has since resided.
The funeral service was conducted by the Masonic Order, of which he was an
earnest member. The early death of the deceased is indeed a severe
affliction to the young wife, whose future hopes and prospects are based, and
moulder in the grave with her departed husband. And a large circle of
friends mourn with her the loss of him, whose sterling qualities of mind and
heart endeared him to all. (Wednesday, April 13, 1870, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
David Smith
In Gaines, on the 15th ultimo, David Smith, aged 87 years. (Wednesday,
April 13, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Mitchell
Mr. John Mitchell, one of the oldest citizens and first settlers of Jackson,
Tioga county, Pa., died at his residence in that town on the 18th of March.
Since 1835, Mr. Mitchell had been a resident of the vicinity where he died.
He was one of the pioneers of that locality, and had encountered all the
hardships and privations incident to settlers in a wilderness. By honesty,
industry and frugality, he had acquired a competence, and at all times enjoyed
the confidence, respect and esteem of all who knew him. For many years he
was a consistent, zealous christian, and “died in the Faith. (Wednesday,
April 20, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Hoagland
In Harrisburg, April 2nd, Jacob Hoagland, of Susquehanna, Pa., aged 51
years. (Wednesday, May 4, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jesse Streeter
In Tioga, March 29, 1870, Jesse Streeter, aged 69 years. (Wednesday,
May 4, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Abigail Wetherbee
A good old age.--The funeral of one of the earliest settlers of Tioga
county, Mrs. Abigail Wetherbee, took place in the M. Episcopal Church of this
village, on Thursday, 5th inst. She was 85 years of age, and at the time
of her death, we believe, had been a resident of Delmar longer than any other
person then living in that township. She experienced religion at the age
of 18 years, and was baptized by a minister who was one of only 15 regularly
ordained Methodist ministers then in the United States.--For 67 years she
professed religion; and, it was said, never turned back. She had 10
children, 44 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, making 70 in all, 54 of
whom are yet living. In the congregation, we noticed our venerable friend
James Locke, of this village, now about 80 years of age. He has seen many
of the earliest settlers of the county fall around him.--Thus, one by one, they
are passing away, and very soon there will be none left who can recount from
their own experience, the early history of the county. We should be glad
to publish the recollections of any of our pioneer settlers. (Wednesday,
May 11, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Jane Palmer
In Middlebury, on the 6th inst., Mrs. Mary Jane Palmer, wife of David F.
Palmer. She died in great peace. (Wednesday, May 18, 1870, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Knowlton
A son of A. J. Knowlton, of Richmond, was injured by the ears last week.
By some misstep he fell on the rail, and had his arm run over. He is about
eight years old. Later.--We have learned that the boy has since died.
This should be a warning to all boys to keep away from the cars. He was
standing beside the train while it was passing at full speed, and reaching out
to touch the cars, fell with his arms under the wheels. Keep away from the
cars, boys. (Wednesday, May 25, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Clarence A. Pierce
Obituary.--Clarence A. Pierce, a son of the late Stephen Pierce, deceased,
died at his mother’s house in this village, Thursday afternoon, the 19th inst.,
of consumption. He had been ailing for months. He was yet young
quite young. We remember him only as a boy, yet he had a manly bearing,
which at once commanded respect. He is said to have met his death
cheerfully, having no dread of the future. To such a spirit, death is
nothing. (Wednesday, May 25, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. C. L. Ward
Mr. C. L. Ward, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Towanda,
Pa., died in that place on the 14th inst., of paralysis. The Day says “Mr.
Ward was one of the most courteous and polished gentlemen of the time. He
was rather a literary man than a politician; was at one time connected with the
Harrisburg Patriot, and wrote ably and vigorously. He had collected one of
the finest libraries to be found in the house of a private citizen anywhere.
(Wednesday, May 25, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. J. Lutz
In Memorandum.--On Sunday, May 15, 1870, our beloved Brother, J. J. Lutz,
member of Blockhouse Lodge, No. 398, of I. O. O. F., departed this life, aged 33
years. Therefore, be it Resolved, That while we mourn the loss and cherish
the memory of our beloved Brother, we bow in humble submission to this
afflicting dispensation of Providence, recognizing therein the hand of Him who,
in the exercise of His mercy, doth give, and also taketh away.
Resolved, That in the death of brother Lutz, thus cut off in the early years of
his usefulness, we have lost an active and faithful member of our Order, and the
community in which he lived a member of society whose worth we shall long
cherish in fond and faithful memory. Resolved, That we tender to our
bereaved Sister, the sympathy of every true and faithful heart in our Order; and
with her we drop the silent tear of mourning over her early separation from the
companion of her youthful years. Resolved, That our charter frame and
regalia be draped in mourning for the space of 30 days. Resolved, That one
copy of these resolutions be furnished sister Lutz, and one each to the Agitator
and Democrat for publication. G. R. Sheffer, L. W. Johnson, J. E. Ault,
Committee. Liberty, May 25, 1870. (Wednesday, June 1, 1870, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ebenezed Adamy
In Arnot, May 22d, 1870, Mr. Ebenezed Adamy, aged 48 years.
(Wednesday, June 1, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ercy Austin
In Wellsboro, May 19, Mrs. Ercy, wife of Hezekiah Austin, aged 67 years.
(Wednesday, June 8, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Daniel P. Dewey
In Wellsboro, Saturday, June 25, 1870, Daniel P. Dewey, aged 34 years.
He leaves a wife and child. (Wednesday, July 6, 1870, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Luther P. Wheaton
In Farmington, May 27, 1870, Mr. Luther P. Wheaton, oldest son of John and
Sylva Wheaton, aged 23 years, and 9 months. The deceased was a promising
young man; served in the late war 2 years; was a brave soldier, returned home
with a contracted disease, which terminated in his death. (Wednesday, July
13, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Father Hopkins
Death of Father Hopkins.--Father Hopkins, of Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic
church, Elmira, died in that city, on Saturday, July 8, 1870. He was a
young man, of rare talents, about 31 years of age, and was stationed at that
place to assist Father Bede in looking after of his large parish.
(Wednesday, July 20, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Margaret Samson
In Bloss, July 27, 1870, Mrs. Margaret Samson, aged 85 years. The
deceased was a native of North Ireland, and has resided in Bloss upwards of 20
years. She came to her death by a fall. She was a member of the
Presbyterian church, and died in the full belief of the christian faith.
(Wednesday, August 10, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. Thomas Putnam
In Covington, July 12, 1870, Mr. Thomas Putnam, aged 60(or 80) years.
(Wednesday, August 10, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Adaline Slosson
In Lawrenceville, Tioga Co, Pa., Sept. 16th, 1870, Adaline, wife of Clark
Slosson, aged 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days. Mrs. Slosson in early life
was much loved as a daughter and sister. In maturer life she was greatly
endeared, as wife and mother, a resident of this place for 89 years, she had no
enemy. She was withal a worthy and valued member of the Episcopal church
of this place. (Wednesday, October 5, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John L. Dawson
John L. Dawson, ex-member of Congress, died on Sunday, Sept. 18th, at his
residence, Friendship Hill, near New Geneva, the old home of Albert Gallatin.
Mr. Dawson was born in Uniontown, Fayette county, Pa., Feb. 7, 1813. He
was educated at Washington College, and became a lawyer in 1845 President Polk
appointed him U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and he
was subsequently elected a representative from the State to the 32nd and 33rd
Congress, serving during the last term as Chairman of the Committee on
Agriculture. In 1862 he was reelected to the 38th Congress, and was a
member of the Committee on Foreign affairs. He was the author of the
Homestead bill which passed in 1854, and a delegate to the Baltimore Conventions
of 1844, 1848, and 1869, and to the Cincinnati Convention, of 1856, when, on the
part of Pennsylvania, he delivered the speech acknowledging the nomination of
Mr. Buchanan. He was appointed Governor of Kansas by President Pierce in
1865(or 1865), but declined the position. (Wednesday, October 12, 1870,
The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Fredie Morsmon
In Charleston, October 2nd, 1870, Fredie, son of Hiram and Jane Morsmon,
aged 7 months. Has gone to sport amongst the unfading flowers of paradise.
(Wednesday, October 19, 1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Merrick
Died at the house of her son-in-law Luther Shumway, Esq., in Charleston,
Aug. 28, 1870. Aged 82 years. Mrs. Merrick was one of the last of
the pioneers. She came to the town of Charleston, when young, and was the
first woman who came through the woods from the settlement on he Tioga river to
Dartt’s settlement. She married James Dartt, (father of Gillis Dartt,
Esq.,) for her first husband, by whom she had a large family of children, 5 of
whom are still living. After the decease of her first husband, she was
again united in marriage to Israel Merrick Senior, by whom she had three
children, two of whom are living. Her second husband was the father by a
former marriage of Israel Merrick, Esq., deceased, so long and so favorably
known in Tioga County, as Commissioners’ clerk. Her descendants counting
those also of her step children number over 120. Mrs. Merrick, experienced
religion, at about the age of 17, and remained a consistent Christian character
till her death, a period of 65 years. She was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, during most or all of that time. (Wednesday, October 19,
1870, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Simon Landis
Died in Sturgis, Michigan, on the 18th of October, 1870, Mr. Simon Landis,
formerly of this place, aged 49 years. (Wednesday, November 2, 1870, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
1871 Tioga County Agitator Obituaries
Mrs. Alice Bunnel
In Wellsboro, Jan. 7. At 2 a. m., Mrs. Alice Bunnel, daughter of Leroy
Tabor, aged 21 years. (Wednesday, January 4, 1871, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Peter Secrese
In Gaines, Jan. 6, Mr. Peter Secrese, aged 72. (Wednesday, January 4,
1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cory Kelley
In Charleston, Jan. 17(?), 1871, Cory Kelley, daughter of George and Mary
Kelley, aged 6(or 8) months, and 2 (or 7 days). (Wednesday, February 1,
1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Stephen Alford
In Tioga borough, Jan. 25, Stephen Alford, aged 83 years. (Wednesday,
February 21, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Kitty Grinnell
In Delmar, Feb. 24th, Kitty, a daughter of Charles P. and Charlotte C.
Grinnell, aged 7 months and 6 days. (Wednesday, March 22, 1871, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. H. Whiting
In Covington, on the 24th inst., J. H. Whiting, aged 24 years. At a
regular meeting of Covington lodge, No. 294, I. O. O. F., held at the lodge room
March 18, the following resolutions were unanimously passed: Whereas God,
in the providence of death, has removed from among us our worthy and highly
esteemed brother, J. H. Whiting, therefore. Resolved, That while we bow in
cheerful submission to the will of Heaven, we feel that in the death of this
brother we have lost a true Odd Fellow, a kind friend and an useful citizen.
As an Odd Fellow, it was ever his pride to exhibit toward the fraternity the
principles of friendship, love and truth. In the lodge room he was
earnest, attentive and consistent, ever manifesting a high appreciation of the
truth and importance of our Order. As a friend, he was social, cheerful
and humane. As a citizen, he was temperate, industrious and honorable.
Resolved, That we tender to the parents and relatives of the deceased brother
our warmest sympathies in this their great affliction. Resolved, That our
hall be draped in mourning for the space of 30 days. Resolved, That a copy
of these resolutions be sent to the parents of the deceased, and that they be
furnished for publication in the Agitator, the Democrat, and the Blossburg
Register. (Wednesday, March 29, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Freddy J. Wilson
In Delmar, on the 4th of March, Freddy J., infant son of Ira C. and Mary J.
Wilson, aged 4 months, and 4 days. (Wednesday, April 5, 1871, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Susan I. Bowman
At Hatboro, on the 19th instant, Susan I., wife of Rev. George Bowman and
daughter of the late George McLeod. (Wednesday, April 5, 1871, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Dean Dutton
In Tioga, April 27, 1871, Mr. Dean Dutton, in the 71st year of his age.
(Wednesday, May 17, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary P. Williams
In Charleston, May 10th, 1871, Mrs. Mary P., wife of Wm. Williams, aged 44
years, 11 months, and 18 days. (Wednesday, May 31, 1871, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Amos Moore
In Richmond, on the 13th inst., Mr. Amos Moore, aged 70 years and one day.
(Wednesday, May 31, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Chastine Spaulding
In Winchenden, Mass., April 13, 1871, Chastine, wife of Seth B. Spaulding,
aged about 47 years. Mrs. Spaulding was a lady of excellent qualities,
having suffered long and patiently with a cancer which finally took her life.
She was the daughter-in-law of Mrs. Polloy Spaulding of Chatham.
(Wednesday, May 31, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jesse Smith
Mr. Jesse Smith of Rutland, died on Friday, the 26th ult., aged 87 years.
The deceased was a valuable citizen, and always highly esteemed by his
neighbors. He has resided in Rutland, upwards of 50 years.
(Wednesday, June 7, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann Morgan
Mrs. Ann Morgan, wife of Samuel Morgan, died in Charleston, May 26, aged 66.
(Wednesday, June 7, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. M. Welch
At the Cone House in this place, on Thursday the 12th inst., after a short
illness, Col. M. Welch, aged 50. (Wednesday, June 14, 1871, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Marcus Lovett
Marcus Lovett--(colored) of Wellsboro, at the County House, June 2d, aged
50. (Wednesday, June 14, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Rachael R. Rand
In West Berlin, Worcester Co, Mass., Monday, May 22d, of tuberculosis
consumption, Rachael R., wife of Rev. Francis Rand, and daughter of John C., and
Susan Robb, formerly of Farmington, Pa., aged 34 years, the mother of four
little ones. (Wednesday, June 21, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hiram Gilbert
At his residence in Deerfield, on Saturday the 10th inst., after a short
illness, Hiram Gilbert, aged 76 years. (Wednesday, June 21, 1871, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lucinda S. Whitcomb
In Tioga, June 6th, 1871, Lucinda S., wife of Owen Whitcomb, aged about
28(?) years. (Wednesday, June 28, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Julius C. Root
In Wellsboro, June 21, 1871, of quick consumption, Julius C., youngest son
of Albert B., and Marinda Root, aged 20 years, 7 months, and 17( or 10) days.
(Wednesday, June 28, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Francis S. Bunnell
In Waterville, Pa., on the 2d inst., Mrs. Francis S. Bunnell, aged 34 years,
8 months and 11(or 14) days. (Wednesday, July 19, 1871, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Woodfield
In Farmington center, of paralysis, Mr. James Woodfield, on June 30th, 1871.
Brother Woodfield was born in Chalford, Gloucestershire, England, Dec. 17th,
1808, and was converted in 1823 under the ministry of the Primitime Methodists.
He was a preacher of the Gospel for 45 years, came to America in June 1857, and
kept up his appointments until two Sabbaths before his death. He was a
devoted christian and faithful minister. (Wednesday, July 26, 1871, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Benjamin Whitney
Mr. Benjamin Whitney, an old resident of Big Flats, and a well to do farmer,
died suddenly from the effect of palay on Monday, the 17th, in the drug store of
Jones & Webb, Elmira. He fell on the pavement when stricken, and lived but
a few minutes after being carried into the store. (Wednesday, July 26,
1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wm. Kirkpatrick
Killed by the cars in St. Albans, Vt., of the 22d ult., Wm. Kirkpatrick, son
of John Kirkpatrick of this village, aged 32 years. (Wednesday, August 2,
1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary R. Douglass
In Corning, July 26, of consumption, Mrs. Mary R. Douglass, wife of Charles
G. Douglass, of the firm of W. D. Terbell & Co., and daughter of Daniel F.
Brown, aged 25 years. (Wednesday, August 9, 1871, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edith Caroline Glassmire
At Ansonia, Pine Creek, Aug. 9, 1871, Edith Caroline, infant daughter of N.
M. and Georgiana Glassmire. (Wednesday, August 16, 1871, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robbert Plumbly
In Delmar, Aug. 1, 1871, Robbert, infant son of Calvin and Catharine E.
Plumbly, aged 8 months and 3 (or 8) days. (Wednesday, August 16, 1871, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Triphena Johnson
In Delmar, Aug. 12th, Triphena Johnson, wife of Bryant Johnson, deceased,
aged 89 years and 1 month. (Wednesday, August 16, 1871, The Tioga County
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
SMITH - Mrs. Damie F. Bradford [SRGP 00433]
At Cortland, NY, July 28th, Mrs. Damie F. Bradford, wife of W. H. Bradford,
and third daughter of N. Smith, Esq., of Sullivan, Tioga Co, Pa., aged 25 years,
7 months and 12 (or 13) days. Her remains were brought home for interment.
Rev. Taylor of Mansfield, who only a few short months previous united her in
marriage, conducted the bridal service. Death in claiming her has taken
one of earth's brightest jewels, and one whose loss will long be felt in the
circles in which she moved. She was possessed with an unusually sweet and
amiable disposition that endeared her to the hearts of all. During her
long and painful illness, no murmur or word of complaint was ever heard.
She failed rapidly the few last days of her life, and on Friday morning her
happy spirit took its flight, leaving her countenance bathed in a halo of
radiance as though a ray from the better land had left its impress there.
She has left our hearts sad to breaking, yet we know she has only passed before
us over the river, beyond which she waits our coming. Her husband, on whom
the afflictions falls heavily, has our warmest sympathy. Though he feels
his dearest hopes are buried. There is one merciful and strong, who is not
unmindful of his sorrow. He also tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, can
bind up his broken heart, and comfort him through all the weary journey of life.
Damie has passed from earth away; but we know in that happier clime where he
cherished ones are garnered, we shall meet again. S. S. (Wednesday,
September 6, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Henry W. Jones
In Chester, Delaware Co, Pa., Sept. 2, 1871, Mr. Henry W. Jones, a graduate
and one of the Professors of the State Normal School of the 5th district
Mansfield. Aged 25 years. (Wednesday, September 13, 1871, The Tioga
County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Julia W. Doolittle
New York, Sept. 25.--Miss Julia W. Doolittle died in a dentist’s chair in
Brooklyn to-day from the effects of a dose of chloroform, taken to relieve the
pain while having her teeth extracted. (Wednesday, October 4, 1871, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary L. Jackson
In Keeneyville, Sept. 26th, 1871, Mary L. Jackson, only child of W. E. and
Emeline M. Jackson, died of dysentery, aged one year, six months, and 14 days.
(Wednesday, October 11, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Julian Gee
Nov. 19, 1871, Mrs. Julian Gee, aged 76 years. (Wednesday, November
29, 1871, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jennie B. Culver
In Silver City, New Mexico, Nov. 7th, 1871, Mrs. Jennie B., wife of E. S.
Culver, aged 25 years and one month. (Wednesday, December 6, 1871, The
Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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