Jones, Mary (Rodney) 1846-1934 Garrattsville Obituary

Jones, Mary (Rodney) 1846-1934 Garrattsville Obituary

Mrs. Mary R. Jones, 88,

Dies at Garrattsville

New Lisbon, May 22---Mrs. Mary R. Jones, 88, widow of Michael C. Jones, died early this morning at the Home of Donald Bennington, near Garrattsville.

Mary H. Rodney was born in the town of Pittsfield April 11, 1846. Her parents were William and Isabel (McCoy) Rodney. Seventy-two years ago she married Mr. Jones. Nearly their entire married life was spent in the village of Garrattsville, where Mr. Jones died 15 years ago.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Her only near surviving relatives are a nephew, William H. Rodney of West Winfield, and a niece, Mrs. Lillian Rooney of South New Berlin.

The funeral will be held in the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Joseph Muglin, pastor of the church, will officiate.

The place of interment is unreadable.

On the 1880 Census,

Michael was 40

Mary was 34

William Radley, 6, was listed as a boarder, so I assume they took in

a child and were caring for him.

I was unable to locate them on any other census reports.

Gregory, Ida M. (Barton) 1873-1923 Garrattsville Obituary

Gregory, Ida M. (Barton) 1873-1923 Garrattsville Obituary

Mrs. G. Adrian Gregory

Ida M. Barton, wife of G. Adrian Gregory, died at her home here November 24^th. She had been in poor health for some time but had not been confined to her bed until the Tuesday before her death.

For the past fifteen years they had been in the Mohawk Valley teaching. They returned here about July 1^st.

She was born at Coventry 50 years ago. She leaves a husband G. Adrian Gregory, one son George A. Gregory of Racine, Wisconsin, one daughter Mrs. Clark Suits of Cramer's Corners, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Barton of this place, three brothers, A. W. Barton of this place, Roy of Hartwick and Perry of Morris, two sisters, Mrs. Ray Card of Gilbertsville and Mrs. Zelora Galusha of Canajoharie, one half sister Flora Marble of Mt. Vision and one half brother F. A. Cooper of Owego. The funeral which was private was held Tuesday, the Rev. Don Henshaw officiating with burial in the Butternut Valley Cemetery.

Myers, Adell (Harrington) 1862-1944 Garrattsville Obituary

Garrattsville Woman Dies in Hospital Here

New Lisbon---Mrs. Adell Myers of Garrattsville, widow of George B. Myers, died at 8:50 yesterday morning in Fox hospital, Oneonta, where she had been a medical patient three weeks.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 from the family home, Dr. C. E. Vermilya of Greene, assisted by Rev. L. E. Pitkin of Morris, officiating. Interment will be made in Hillington cemetery, Morris.

She was born Jan. 12, 1862, in Pittsfield, a daughter of George and Emily (Card) Harrington, and April 9, 1891, was married to Mr. Myers. They lived for 40 years on the farm where the family now resides. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Morris Baptist church, was a woman of fine personality and devoted to her home and family.

Surviving are a son, Lee Myers, who resides at home; two grandsons, Corp. Robert Myers, stationed in Sicily, and Willard Myers, at home, and several nephews and nieces. Mr. Myers died Aug. 23, 1940, and a son Wilbur, was killed 41 years ago.

From FAG:
"GARRATTSVILLE - Mrs. Adell Myers, widow of George Myers, died Wednesday morning, March 22nd, at the Fox hospital in Oneonta, following an illness of several weeks. She was born January 12, 1862, in Pittsfield, a daughter of George and Emily (Card) Harrington. She was married to Mr. Myers on April 9, 1891 and they lived for forty years on the farm where the family now resides. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Morris Baptist church and a tireless worker, devoted to her home and family. Surviving are one son, Lee Myers, who lives at home; two grandsons, Corp. Robert L. Myers, in Sicily, and Willard Myers at home; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Myers died August 23, 1940, and another son, Wilbur, died forty-one years ago ... Interment was in Hillington cemetery at Morris." ["The Otsego Farmer & Republican" (Cooperstown, NY), Fri., Mar. 31, 1944, Page Two]

"Mrs. Adell Myers Rites Held in Garrattsville -
New Lisbon---Funeral of Mrs. Adell Myers, who died at Fox hospital Wednesday, was held at the home, Garrattsville, Saturday, and was attended by many relatives and friends. Dr. C. E. Vermilya, Greene, a close friend of the family had charge, assisted by Rev. L. E. Pitkin, Morris Methodist church.
Flowers in abundance were from family, relatives, individuals, WSCS, Morris Baptist church of which she was a member, OES Birthday club, and a neighborhood piece.
The bearers were six nephews: George Dockstader, William Dockstader, Glenn Dockstader, J. E. Lunn, Howard Lunn, and Roy Gilbert.
Friends from out-of-town attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dibble, Richfield Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Raymond and three children, Rensselaer; Mrs. Ann Pickering, Morris; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lunn and Howard Lunn, Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Docstader, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hopson, Edmeston; George Dockstader, and daughter, West Burlington."  

 Find A Grave Memorial for Adell Myers 

Kramer, Robert L. wed to Maxine J. Elliott 1940s Garrattsville

Kramer, Robert L. wed to Maxine J. Elliott 1940s Garrattsville

Oneontan Takes Bride

At Garrattsville Church

White and Purple lilacs decorated the United Presbyterian church at Garrattsville, for the nuptials at 12, Saturday, of Maxine J. Elliott, Garrattsville, and Robert Louis Kramer, 52 Spruce St. Rev. Byron E. Myers, pastor, read the service.

Mrs. Irving Pugh, Unadilla Forks, played a recital of traditional wedding selections and accompanied Eugene Brase, West Winfield, the soloist.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Elliott, Garrattsville, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kramer, New York City.

Mr. Elliott escorted his daughter and gave her away. She chose to be married in street length white, with white picture hat, and corsage of red roses.

Her sister-in-law Mrs. Donald W. Elliott, Garrattsville, was matron of honor, and attired in powder blue crepe with white accessories. Yellow rose formed her corsage.

Mrs. Elliott, mother of the bride was in navy blue crepe with white accessories. The bridegroom's mother selected a black dress.

Gregory, Nellie T. 1856-1937 Garrattsville Obituary

Gregory, Nellie T. 1856-1937 Garrattsville Obituary

Mrs. Nellie Gregory Dies

New Lisbon, Dec. 27---Mrs. Nellie T. Gregory, aged 81, died suddenly at her home at Garrattsville at 10:10 Saturday night, as the result of a heart ailment. Her funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. George F. Adams of Oneonta, former pastor of the Mt. Vision Baptist church, will officiate and interment will be in Butternut Valley cemetery at Brick School house. Friends have been asked to omit flowers.

Addendum: I found the dates of her death on the Butternut Valley Cemetery site. And via my Ancestry.com page of Nellie T. Gregory, I found the rest of her information. She was born June 14 1856 to Anson Gregory 1830-1918 and Elizabeth Beeston (Duroe) Gregory 1832-1916.

In 1882 she married William Gregory 1821-1896.  A 4^th marriage for him at age 61. She would have been 26.

On the 1900 census she was living back home with her parents. She had 0 children listed.

On the 1930 census, she was living alone in New Lisbon, NY

Nellie T Gregory   If you subscribe to Ancestry.com, this link will lead you to her page in my Davenport Tree.

Parker, Elijah 1881-1936 Commits Suicide Garrattsville Obituary

Parker, Elijah 1881-1936 Garrattsville Obituary

Elijah Parker, 55, Commits Suicide

New Lisbon Farmer, Who Accidentally Shot Wife,

Ends Life With Shotgun

Melancholy since he accidentally shot and fatally wounded his wife two weeks ago, Elijah Parker, 55, committed suicide in the barn on his farm at New Lisbon yesterday morning at 7 o'clock.

Mr. Parker shot himself with a double-barrelled shotgun. He evidently placed the gun near the right side of his head and pulled the trigger with his foot. The charge blew off the right side of his head.

Dr. B. F. Bishop of Garrattsville, coroner of Otsego county, investigated. Dr. Bishop said it was a case of suicide. No notes were left by the victim.

Mr. Parker had been depressed since he accidentally shot his wife Sunday, November 8. She was struck in the abdomen by a bullet from a .22 calibre rifle, which her husband was about to use to fell a hen for Sunday dinner. The bullet pierced the intestines and she died the following day in the Bassett hospital at Cooperstown.

Mr. Parker's housekeeper, Mrs. Crandall, discovered the body when he did not return to breakfast. He arose as usual and went to the barn to do the morning chores, but when she received no answer to several calls, Mrs. Crandall investigated and found his body, slumped down in the hay in front of the cows.

The body was removed to the Houk funeral home at Edmeston, where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. E. Snethens, pastor of the Edmeston Baptist church, will officiate, and interment will be in the family plot of Union cemetery at Edmeston.

Mr. Parker was born August 28, 1881, on the Parker homestead, near Garrattsville, the youngest son of Elisha and Marion (Grouse) Parker. He married Irene D. Pudney of Pittsfield August 25, 1907. Most of their married life had been spent in the vicinity of New Lisbon. He was a man widely known and highly esteemed.

Surviving are three brothers, Elisha Parker of Hartwick, Fred Parker of Wingdale and David Parker of New Lisbon; two sisters, Mrs. William Clark of Milford and Mrs. Bert Bailey of Binghamton; and several nieces and nephews.

Parker, Lee 1901-1936 Garrattsville Obituary

Parker, Lee 1901-1936 Garrattsville Obituary

Garrattsville Man Dies of Injuries

Lee Parker Succumbs in Cooperstown Hospital

Following West Burlington Crash

Cooperstown, Jan. 6—Lee Parker, 35, of Garrattsville, suffereing from fractured cervical vertebra, a fracture at the base of the skull, and fractured lower jaw, besides cuts and abrasions, died in the Bassett hospital at 2:15 this morning. He never recovered consciousness after an automobile accident on the main throughfare through the village of West Burlington late Saturday afternoon.

It will probably never be known what caused Mr. Parker's Oldsmobile sedan to leave the highway, crash into a tree. He had been in Edmeston during the afternoon overseeing repairs to one of his farm trucks at an Edmeston garage. The truck was being driven by a farm hand, Clyde Goodier, a short distance ahead of the Parker sedan. Goodier did not learn of the accident until he reached home. Neighbors near the scene, heard the crash, and left their homes to discover Mr. Parker gravely injured. He was taken to the office of Dr. E. C. Granger in Edmeston, who advised his immediate transfer to the Bassett hospital in the Houk ambulance.

The body was taken to Houk's Funeral parlors today and the funeral will be held from the family home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Dr. C. E. Vermilya, the pastor of the Methodist church will officiate, and interment will be in the Edmeston Union cemetery.

Mr. Parker was born in the town of New Lisbon, 35 years ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Parker. He attended Edmeston High school, and during the World war he enlisted and was encamped in this country, ready to go overseas when the armistice was declared.

About 15 years ago he was married to Miss Eva Holt of Edmeston, and for several years they conducted the Eva-Lee Ice Cream parlor in Edmeston, and also the Edmeston moving picture theatre.

Due to the condition of his father's health, who has been an invalid for some time, Mr. Parker returned to Garrattsville about seven years ago to operate his father's farm.

Surviving are his parents, his wife, a daughter, Janice 11, a son, Victor, 7, all of Garrattsville; and one brother, Albert Parker of Burlington Flats.

He was a member of Farmers' lodge, R. & A. M., in Edmeston, and of the Morris chapter, Royal Arch Masons.

Robinson, Hazel D. (Hubbard) 1893-1935 New Lisbon Obituary

Robinson, Hazel Davis Hubbard 1893-1935 New Lisbon Obituary

Robinson Funeral Services

Are Largely Attended

New Lisbon Woman, Active in Community Affairs

Victim of Short Illness of Pneumonia

New Lisbon, Dec. 27---Largely attended funeral services for Mrs. Leland G. Robinson were held Thursday. A brief prayer service was held from the family home at 1 o'clock, conducted by Dr. C. E. Vermilya, pastor of the Methodist church, followed by services at 2 o'clock in the Episcopal church at Morris, which were conducted by Rev. L. Curtis Denny, rector of the church. The order of the Eastern Star of which she was a member, attended in a body.

There was a profusion of flowers, including pieces from the order of the Eastern Star, Methodist Episcopal church, Home Betterment club, employes of the Hamilton Dairy farm at Oneonota, Garrattsville school and former pupils of Mrs. Robinson, and co-workers with Mr. Robinson at Clinton, Norwich, Cortland and Newark Valley.

The bearers were Howard Lull, Carleton Peet, Andy Hall, Ernst Thurston, Earl Gage, Hobart Benjamin.

Relatives and friends from away in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Robinson of Schenectady, Miss Gertrude Robinson of Guilderland, Henry Hubbard of Schenevus, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Naylor of Unadilla.

Hazel Davis Hubbard, wife of Leland G. Robinson, died suddenly at 12:30 Sunday night at her home in Garrattsville. She was ill but five days with pneumonia and was thought to be holding her own until a short time before she expired.

To them were born two children, a son, Howard, who is employed at the Hamilton Dairy farms in Oneonta, and a daughter, Hilda, five.

Although born at Garrattsville January 18, 1893, the family always resided on the Hubbard homestead near Naylor's Corners, where her early life was spent. She was the oldest daughter of Henry and Abbie (Hoag) Hubbard.. February 15, 1913, she married Mr. Robinson of Garrattsville, where the greater part of their married life was passed.

Mrs. Robinson was educated in the Morris High school training class and the Oneonta Normal. She taught in various district schools for several years. Possessed with a keen mind and memory, she allied herself with the best forces in the community life. No social event was ever complete without her assistance in some way. She was a devoted member to Zion Episcopal church, the order of the Eastern Star of Morris, and was secretary of the Home Betterment club of Garrattsville.

She leaves her husband, the son and daughter previously mentioned; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Payne of Schenectady; her father, Henry Hubbard of Schenevus; three nephews and several cousins.

Strait, Kittie A. Toombs 1857-1930 Garrattsville Obituary

Strait, Kittie A. Toombs 1857-1930 Garrattsville Obituary

Mrs. Kittie A. Strait

Mrs. Kittie Alice Toombs, widow of the late Delbert Strait, formerly of Laurens, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Harrington, at Garrattsville, at a little past midnight Saturday evening, Dec. 6, from paralysis from which she had suffered for about eight weeks previous to her death. She was born at Coventry, N. Y., June 1, only daughter of Jonah and Adelaide (Benedict) Toombs. After the death of her father the family moved to the town of Laurens near Gilbert Lake, where they lived for many years.

She was united in marriage to Delbert Strait of Laurens, Jan. 23, 1893, their entire wedding life being passed in that vicinity. After Mr. Strait's death four years ago she moved to Garrattsville where she has since resided. A woman of pleasing personality, very quiet and exceedingly devoted to her home and family. For the past seven years she has very tenderly cared for her invalid mother.

Left to mourn the loss of a loving mother, daughter and sister are three children, Austin Strait, Mrs. Herman Harrington and Mrs. Harry Stickles; her aged mother, and one brother, Edwin Toombs of Pittsfield, and a wide circle of friends who unite with the family in their sorrow.

The funeral was largely attended at her late home Wednesday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. J. C. Calhoun, pastor of the U. P. church at Garrattsville, a close friend of the family. Interment was beside her husband in the Laurens cemetery. The bearers were, Bert Strait, George Strait, Harry Strait and Herman Harrington.

Vaughn, William J. Died 1931 Garrattsville Funeral

Vaughn, William J. Died 1931 Garrattsville Funeral

Funeral of W. J. Vaughn

Garratttsville, Nov. 26---Funeral services for William J. Vaughn were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 from his late home at Garratttsville. Rev. R. C. Vermilya of the Morris Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. H. W. Thomas of the Cooperstown Methodist Episcopal church officiated and interment was in Fly Creek cemetery.

The bearers were Evan R. Thomas, John R. Murray, Irvin Lake, Fred Lake and there were floral tributes from the Methodist Episcopal church, the W. C. T. U. the Oneonta W. B. A., the Home Betterment club, Fly Creek Grange, organizations, besides many from relatives and friends.

Among the many who attended the service were Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Vaughn of Brooklyn, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Evan R. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stair of Glen Lyon, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Murray of Scranton, Pa.

Bennington, Charles 1846-1931 Garrattsville Obituary

Bennington, Charles 1846-1931 Garrattsville Obituary

Charles Bennington Dies Friday at Garrattsville

Garrattsville, June 21---Charles Bennington, who was born in the town of New Lisbon December 1, 1846, the eldest son of Robert and Eliza (Kenyon) Bennington, died at his home in Garrattsville Friday, June 18, at midnight. Nearly his whole life had been spent in this vicinity as cheesemaker, farmer and especially with blooded poultry.

He was an active member of the Methodist church as long as his health permitted, also taking an active interest in affairs of the town and state. Besides an invalid wife, he leaves one brother, John R. Bennington of Batavia; two sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Vrenne of Edmeston, and Mary Bennington of Garrattsville, also several nieces and nephews.

The funeral which will be private will be held from the home on Monday at 2 p. m.

Hume, Lydia M 1850-1932 Garrattsville Obituary

Hume, Lydia M 1850-1932 Garrattsville Obituary

Miss Lydia M. Hume Dies At Home in Garrattsville

Was Last of Family of Nine, Four of Whom Have Died

Within Past Nine Months – Funeral Saturday

Garratttsville, June 4---Miss Lydia M. Hume, a life-long resident of this vicinity, died at her home in this village Wednesday as the result of a fall which she suffered about six weeks ago, her condition being complicated by her advanced years, she being in her 81^st year.

Miss Hume is the last to survive of a family of nine children, of whom four have succumbed within the last nine months, the other three being Mrs. Jennie Robinson of Garrattsville, James O. Hume of Defiance, O., and Rev. Henry R. Hume, D. D., of Springfield, O. The only near surviving relatives are nieces and nephews, among them being Mrs. Robert Hall of 62 Center street, Oneonta.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her home here, Rev. J. C. Calhoun, D. D., of the Garrattsville United Presbyterian church, of which she was a charter member and in which she had long been active, officiating. Burial will be made in the Butternut Valley cemetery.

Miss Lydia M. Hume was born July 27, 1850, in the town of New Lisbon, the daughter of Robert B. and Christine (Oliver) Hume, and she had spent her lifetime in this vicinity. Wide circles of friends will mourn her passing.

Reed, Arthur S. 1871-1935 Garrattsville Obituary

Reed, Arthur S. 1871-1935 Garrattsville Obituary

Obituary

Arthur Reed

New Lisbon, Feb. 3—Arthur Reed, whose sudden death was briefly noted in Tuesday's Star, was born in the town of Burlington March 10, 1871, a son of Irvin and Marcia (Freel) Reed. The most of his life was passed on the Reed homestead.

Mr. Reed died from heart disease sometime after midnight Sunday near Bainbridge where he had worked for some time. The body was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Susie Brigs, who resides on the homestead near Brick School, where the funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. E. Vermilya, pastor of the Garrattsville Methodist church, of which the deceased had long been a member, officiated. The remains were placed in the vault in Butternut Valley cemetery for interment in the family plot there.

The bearers were Earl Chase, Clifford Ivenburg, Clayton Miller and Elmer Rose.

Mr. Reed was a graduate of Oneonta Normal and taught school at various places for several years. He married May Cornell in 1900. She died in 1910. His only near surviving relatives are the one sister, Mrs. Susie Briggs; one niece, Mrs. Arthur Boice, and one nephew, Adrian Stone, both residing with their mother, Mrs. Briggs.

PS: Arthur's middle name was Sylvester after his grandfather Sylvester Reed. The line of ascent is Arthur, Irvin, Sylvester, Shubael, and another Shubael Reed. The first 4 are all buried at Butternut Valley Cemetery with several members of their families. The latter Shubael is buried in Tolland, CT where his son Shubael emigrated from.

Shubael married Mehetebel Hale, daughter of Pvt. John Hale, a Revolutionary soldier, who along with his wife Mehetebel are also buried at Butternut Valley Cemetery. The Hales had 10 children. Some came to this area with them. Two sons settled near Norwich, NY.

Shubael built the Reed homestead which is located on the left ¾ mile north of Butternut Valley Cemetery. Many generations of Reeds lived there and the farm was split for sons.

I am a direct descendent of all the Reeds mentioned through Arthur's sister (my maternal grandmother) Susan Aylesworth (Reed) Stone, Briggs, Hisert and her daughter, Margueriete Willetta (Stone) Boice. Susan, most commonly known as Susie was married 3 times.

Bennington, Dan married Jennie Babcock 1935

Bennington, Dan married Jennie Babcock 1935

MARRIED AT NEW BERLIN

Mrs. Jennie Babcock of Pittsfield and Dan Bennington of this place were untied in marriage at New Berlin Thursday, June 13. They will reside at the groom's farm near this village.--Garrattsville Correspondent.

Bennington, Miss Mary 1863-1934 Garrattsville Obituary

Bennington, Miss Mary 1863-1934 Garrattsville Obituary

MARY BENNINGTON

Miss Mary Bennington whose death occurred at the home of Dr. Bishop on December 10^th was perhaps as well known and loved as any resident of Garrattsville. She was one of ten children born to Robert and Eliza Kenyon Bennington and had she lived until Janurary would have been 72 years old.

Her girlhood was spent on the homestead farm about three miles northwest of Garrattsville.

For several years she taught the Gross Hill school adjacent to her home and is remembered as a most excellent and capable teacher.

After the death of her parents she removed to Garrattsville, where she has since resided.

In her early youth she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Garrattsville and for over 60 years has been a most faithful and active member, being a member of the choir since her girlhood.

She was interested in all laudable community activities and has spent much time ministering to the sick and afflicted.

Of her immediate family only two members survive, a brother, John of Batavia and a sister Mrs. Phoebe Vrenne of Edmeston.

The funeral held in the church was largely attended. Five nephews, Hobart Bennington of South Hartwick, Fred Bennington of Scotia, Sumner Bennington of Norwich and Robert Bennnington and William Bennington of Edmeston and a nephew by marriage, Raymond Putnam of Batavia acted as bearers.

Among the relatives from out of town were John Bennington of Batavia and his daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Putnam, and Mrs. Carrie Benjamin of Morris.

Rockwell, Frances A. Paine 1871-1968 Garrattsville Obituary

Rockwell, Frances A. Paine 1871-1968

Frances A. Rockwell

GARRATTSVILLE---Mrs. Frances A. Rockwell, 96, a native of Garrattsville, died Saturday, January20, in Fox Hospital, Oneonta, following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, at the Garrattsville United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Roger Beach, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be later in Butternut Valley Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 1, 1871 in Garrattsville, a daughter of Lansing B. and Julia (Gregory) Paine. She was married to A. Clark Rockwell on March 11, 1891 in Garrattsville. He died in 1943.

She was the oldest member of the Garrattsville United Presbyterian Church which she had attended her entire lifetime.

Surviving are a son, Stuart Rockwelll, Garrattsville; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Lasher, also of Garrattsville; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Friends may call at the Houk-Johnston Funeral Home, Edmeston, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

ROCKWELL---Mrs. Frances A., 96 of Garrattsville died January 20. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 23 in Garrattsville United Presbyterian Church. Burial in Butternut Valley Cemetery, Garrattsville. Friends may call at the Houck-Johnson Funeral Home, Edmeston from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Telfer Home Badly Damaged by fire New Lisbon, 1932 News column

Telfer Home Badly Damaged by fire New Lisbon, 1932 News column

Fire in New Lisbon

Home of Aged Lady Badly Damaged Last Thursday

New Lisbon, March 13---The residence of Mrs. Emma Telfer on the Morris-Garrattsville state road near Garrattsville, came near being totally destroyed by fire about noon Thursday.

Mrs. Telfer, who lives alone, heard a strange noise upstairs, and went to investigate. As she opened the stair door, smoke came rushing from the room above. She quickly gave the alarm and within a short time the Morris and Edmeston fire companies arrived and with the help of many neighbors succeeded in saving the building from being completely destroyed. The fire was confined to the upright part, which was in the center of the building, the entire upper portion being burned. It is thought that the fire caught from the chimney in the attic. The building was insured with the Cooperstown Co-operative company.

Other New Lisbon News

Mrs. George Myers has been seriously ill for several days past. Her sister, Mrs. Eva Dockstader, is caring for her.

Miss Edith Gillett, who was called here last week by the death of her aunt, Mrs. Lina Tuttle, and who has since been visiting her brother, Myron Gillett, returned to her home in Upper Montclair, Thursday.

Myron E. Coats went to Albany Sunday, where he has employment.

William Dockstader and Lucinda Johnson are ill with the mumps.

Local friends were shccked to learn of the tragic death of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Donnelly of Davenport Center. They were former residents of New Lisbon, Mr. Donnelly having built the road stand at Stetsonville, several years ago. During their short residence here they made many dear friends, who sincerely mourn their untimely death.

Stetsonville----a newpaper clipping printed March 5, 1926

The hamlet of Stetsonville, between Morris and Garrattsville, has a distinctive honor. There are residing within a distance of one-half mile, nine persons who are past 70 years of age, three of them past 80 and one past 92.

Turnbull, Elizabeth J. 1875-1959 Garrattsville, NY Obituary

Turnbull, Elizabeth J. 1875-1959 Garrattsville, NY

Elizabeth J. Turnbull

GARRATTSVILLE--- Miss Elizabeth J. Turnbull, 84, lifelong

resident of this place, died October 24, in Mallory Convalescent home, Morris, where she had been for four months.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in United Presbyterian Church here. The pastor, the Rev. Roger Beach, will officate. Burial will be in Brick Schoolhouse Cemetery here.

She was born Jan. 16, 1875, in New Lisbon, daughter of Richard and Jane (Hume) Turnbull. She was a former district school teacher and dressmaker. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are a brother, George of this place; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Patterson Funeral Home, Hartwick, at their convenience. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. Today.

Turnbull, William R. 1872-1959 Garrattsville Obituary

Turnbull, William R. 1872-1959 Garrattsville, NY

William R. Turnbull

GARRATTSVILLE---William R. Turnbull, 87 of Garrattsville died early Tuesday morning in the Mallory Convalescent Home, Morris, where he had lived for the past nine months.

Funeral service will be at 3:30 p. m., Saturday, August 22, in the Garrattsville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Roger Beach, pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Wilfred Lyon, pastor of the Garrattsville Church. Burial will be in Brick Schoolhouse Cemetery.

Mr. Turnbull was born on July 29, 1872, in the Town of New Lisbon, the eldest of seven children. His parents were Richard and Jane (Hume) Turnbull.

In 1913, he married Fannie McLaury of North Kortright. She died in 1932.

For many years, he taught in district schools in Otsego and Delaware Counties. Later, he became a farmer near North Kortright.

The last part of his life was spent in Garrattsville.

He was a member of North Kortright Presbyterian Church and a member of the Burlington Grange.

Surviving are a sister, Miss Elizabeth Turnbull; a brother George Turnbull, both of Garrattsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Patterson Funeral Home in Hartwick.

Wilson, Lester G. 1889-1968 Unadilla, NY

Wilson, Lester G. 1889-1968 Unadilla, NY

Lester G. Wilson

UNADILLA---Lester G. Wilson, of Bridge Street, Unadilla, a retired farmer, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 8, 1968, at Unadilla.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 12, at the Unadilla United Methodist Church, with Rev. George Kramer, Jr., pastor officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.

Mr. Wilson was born January 15, 1889, in New Lisbon, a son of George and Margaret (Bennington) Wilson. He married Myrtle Peck on July 2, 1913, in Unadilla.

He had lived in Unadilla for 14 years and formerly operated a farm at Garrattsville. At the time of his death he was a maintenance man for the Unadilla United Methodist Church and also for the Unadilla Post Office.

He was a member of the Ouleanna Grange, Seventh Degree, and the Official Board of the United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Hilts; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace B. Wilson; seven grandchildren; a niece, Mrs. Ray Parker, New Berlin RD; three grand-nieces; a brother -in-law, William Bennington, Garrattsville.