Knoch, Mary A. 1843-1928 New Lisbon
Obituary
Mrs.
Mary A. Knoch Dies at
New
Lisbon Following Shock
New Lisbon, July 17---Mrs. Mary Lull Knoch, widow of
Henry Knoch, a Civil war veteran, died at her home midway between New
Lisbon and Morris Monday morning from infirmities of age and a shock
sustained a few days previous.
She was a descendent of one of the earliest settlers
in the Butternut Valley, a daughter of Ezra and Roxena (Hatch) Lull
and was born August 26, 1843, on the Lull homestead where her father
settled and where she died. Her passing removes the last of the
immediate Lull family.
About 70 years ago she was united in marriage to
Henry Knoch, who when the Civil war broke out; enlisted and served
during the war. For many years after the war they resided on a farm
near Crystal Lake. After the death of Mr. Knoch she removed to her
old home where she had since resided and where she received the
devoted care of her son, Adrian Knoch.
She is survived by two sons, the one previously
mentioned and Lewis Knoch of Hartwick, and one daughter, Mrs. Estella
Hinman of Cortland, and also by several grand children and great
grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
in the Universalist church at Morris of which the deceased had been a
consistent member for many years, her pastor, Rev. F. G. Leonard,
conducting the services. Interment was in the family plot in
Hillington cemetery.
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