Abbe, G. Fred

Utica Observer Dispatch
October 22, 1941

Rome - G. Fred Abbe, 72, organizer and for 22 years superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School in Stanwix, died Oct. 21, 1941, in his home on the Rome-Oriskany Road.

He was born in the town of Rome, son of George H. and Jennie Parsons Abbe. He married Maude Bellinger of Stanwix 37 years ago in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Charles G. Soule.

Mr. Abbe was a member of the First Methodist Church of Rome, a member of the official board of that church and the Philathea Class. He organized the Stanwix Sunday School and retired as superintendent there about eight years ago. He was a farmer.

Surviving are Mrs. Abbe, four daughters, Mrs. Neal Gochee and Mrs. Charles Olvier Rudd, Rome, Mrs. James Pardee, at home, and Miss Muriel Abbe, a student nurse at Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse; four sons, George Henry, Rome, Frederick S., Oriskany, and Russell R. and Frank D. Abbe, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Lehr, Rome-Oriskany Road, Mrs. William Graes, Westmoreland, and Mrs. Henry Nash, Stanwix, and seven grandchildren.

The funeral will be Friday from the Griffin & Aldrich Funeral Home, with burial in Stanwix Cemetery.

Abel, Mrs. Annis D.

Rome Sentinel
May 5, 1941

North Western, -- Mrs. Annis Decker Able, 86 former canal boat operator, died Sunday at the home of Mrs. Bertha VanDeWalker, where she had been staying for a week.

She was born in Rome Jan. 9, 1855, a daughter of Charles and Elinor VanDeWalker. She spent most of her life in North Western. She was married on Nov. 19, 1871, in Frenchville to Dana M. Able. The two worked for many years on the Erie and Black River canals. Her husband died in 1924.

She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Cora Hawkins, New York; three sons, Robert, North Western; William, Westernville, and Jesse, Rome.

The body will be in the J. J. Strong funeral home until noon Wednesday and funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. at the Methodist Church, by the Rev. Albert Davidson. Burial will be in the family plot in Westernville.

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Abel, Dana D.

Rome Sentinel
February 1. 1899

North Western, Feb. 1 -- Dana D. Able, who died on Sunday evening, was aged 77 years and 5 months. He was born in Grant, Herkimer County, and was a son of Adam and Polly Able. He was a man of fine moral principles, a good citizen and one who attended to his own business and sought the good of all with which he had to do. He never made an open profession of religion but always demonstrated by his life that he sought the higher life and home above. He was an old resident here and will be missed by all in the community, as he had only good words for all whom he met. His wife died seven years ago. He leaves four sons and one daughter, Miss able and Benjamin of Utica, John of Rome, George H. of Johnstown and Dana M. of North Western. His funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb 2, at 12:30 at the family residence and at 1 p.m. at the M. E. Church of North Western. The interment will be made at Steuben.

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Abel, Mrs. Dana D.

From a Utica Paper
died April 4, 1892

STEUBEN Mrs. Dana D. Able died on Monday at the age of 69 years. Besides her husband, she leaves six children.

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Abel, Dana

Rome Sentinel
Dec 15, 1925

Death came at 2:50 o'clock this morning to Dana Abel, 69, at his home at 314 S. George Street. He had been ill for four weeks of bronchial pneumonia. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Jesse Abel, Robert Abel and William Abel all of Rome; one daughter, Mrs. John Hawkins of Rome; and two brothers, John Abel of Stanwix and George Abel of Johnstown.

Mr. Abel was born in Hawkinsville, June 17, 1855; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dana D. Abel. When 13 years old, he began work as a driver on the Black River Canal. During the following half century he rose from driver to boat owner, plying his trade through most of the canals of the state. Ten years ago, he left the canal and went to work for the Rome Manufacturing Company.

Mr. Abel's home was in North Western in the summer, though his winters were spent here. On November 19, 1878, he married Annis Decker, daughter of the late Eleanor and Charles Decker of Frenchville. He belonged to the North Western M. E. Church. Widely known and universally respected, Mr. Abel leaves many friends to mourn his death.

ABEL -- Entered into rest in this city on Monday, Dec 15, 1925, Dana M. Abel in his 75th year.

The funeral will be held from his late home, 314 S. George St. on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at the Methodist Church in North Western at 2:30 P.M.. Interment in the Westernville Cemetery.

Funeral services for Dana M. Abel, 69, were held from his late home, 314 S. George street, this afternoon at 1 o'clock and at the Methodist Church at North Western at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Charles F. Miller, pastor of Calvary M.E. Church, officiated at the house and Rev. Mr. Mac Laughlin conducted the services at the church. Bearers were six former neighbors and friends of Mr. Abel all of North Western.

Among the many beautiful floral offerings from friends and relatives were tributes from the employees of the Rome Manufacturing Company and the Owl's Club. Interment was made at North Western cemetery.

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Abel, John E.

Rome Sentinel
Died Feb 23, 1941

Westmoreland, Feb. 24 -- John E. Abel, 77 resident of the Rome section for the past 24 years was found dead at his home on the Rome-Westmoreland Road Sunday morning by his son who went to call him for breakfast. He had retired at 10 p.m. Saturday in apparent good health.

The family was in process of moving to a farm on the Rome-Oriskany Road. Mrs. Abel having already gone to the new farm and Mr. Abel remaining on the former place until his lease expires. Funeral services will be held at the Rome-Oriskany Road farm on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. H. D. Holmes, Rome, officiating. Interment in charge of Waldo Wiggins Prince will be made in Rome Cemetery.

Mr Abel was born in North Western, Jan 26, 1864, a son of the late David Dana and Mary Williams Abel. On March 8, 1893 at Westernville, he married Katherine Teuscher, who survives. He had lived in Steuben before coming to the Rome section where he had owned and operated several farms and had lived at his present home for two years. He was of the Methodist faith.

Besides his widow, he leaves three daughters, Miss Freda Abel, Rome, Mrs. Frank Wood, Utica, and Mrs. Gilbert Fike, Rome; five sons, Leo D., Verona; Carl J. Rome, Roser, Verona; George H., Verona Station; John E. Jr., Rome. Another son, Roy, died in 1925. He leaves also thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Entered into rest on Sunday, Feb 23, 1941 John E. Abel in his 78th year. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Katherine Abel on the Rome-Oriskany Road on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will made in Rome Cemetery.

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Abel, Royal

Rome Sentinel
October 1, 1925

At the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Abel, R. F. D. 2dn the Oriskany Road, occurred the death of Royal Abel at 10:30o'clock this morning. About six weeks ago he contracted septic poisoning due to an infected tooth, and was confined to the Rome Hospital until last Sunday, when he was removed to his home.

Mr. Abel was born in Steuben 22 years ago. At the age of 12 years the family came to this city, and were located on a farm just West of Rome until two years ago when they removed to their present residence.

Royal Abel attended the Methodist Church, and during his residence in this locality made numerous friends who will learn with regret his passing. He always lived with his family, assisting in the operating of the farm work.

Beside his parents, the young man is survived by five brothers. Leo of Lowell, N.Y., Carl, George John and Roser, the latter a twin brother, all of Rome, and three sisters, Freida and Erma of Rome and Mrs Frank Wood of Utica.

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Abel, William Benjamin

Rome Sentinel
June 8, 1903 --

UTICA - William Benjamin Abel died Saturday afternoon at his home, No. 77 Oswego Street, aged 53 years and nine months. Mr. Abel was born in Steuben, Oneida County and when not quite 15 years old, he listed in Co. H. 40th Regiment, New York Volunteers, and served during the latter part of the civil war. For about 30 years he had lived in this city and was employed as a painter. Mr. Abel was a member of the Painter's Union and of Post McQuade, G.A.R. In May, 1872, he married Miss Carrie E. Davies of this city, who survives with six children, Mrs. Fred Fraley of this city, William B. of Ilion, George H., Ella E., Grace L., Frances E., and Earl D., besides several brothers and sisters and a large number of friends.

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Abell, Jane

Rome Sentinel
June 29, 1883
VERONA

The funeral of Miss Jane Abell was held at the residence of her parents yesterday at 2 o’clock p.m. The deceased was born near Sconondoa, in this town, June 19, 1842. Her father died when she was two years old. Her mother married John Belshaw, with whom she has resided. She leaves an aged grandmother in her 98th year. Miss Abell had always followed the occupation of school teacher and was an active member of the M. E. Church, greatly respected by all. Rev, Joseph Baird conducted the services.

(Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)
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Adams, Jesse T.

Utica Herald Dispatch

April 7, 1921

Ava - The death of Jesse T. Adams occurred at his home west of this village at the age of 85 years. He was the son of John J. & Betsy Corwin Adams, and was born in the same house where he died, APril 1, 1836. Septebmer 30, 1862, he was united in marriage with Eleanor Foster, who survives. With the exception of two years during which they lived in East Florence, Mr. Adams' whole life had been spent in Ava. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Rev. L. C. Rose, Barnes Corners, Mrs. C. N. Mines, Ava, Mrs. Dr. F. M. Ringrose, Constableville, also nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two nephews, Dewey Adams, Rome and Pearl E. Adams, Syracuse. Mr. Adams was a member of the Friends Community Church at West Branch.

Adams, Warren

Roman Citizen
January 22, 1886

ADAMS - Lee Center - The death of our townsman, Mr. Warren Adams, which occurred in Rome at the County House last Friday, was not unlooked by his neighbors and friends in Lee. For years he has been old and decrepit -- laboring as best he could to support himself. He had outlived his brother Asa and four sisters, and was left alone to bear the name of Adams -- except his sister, Jane K., the widow of the late Issac Nisbet, of Lee. Mrs. Nisbet lives with her daughter, Mrs. Byron Spencer, at Farlbault, Minn. Recently he took the advice of friends and neighbors and was carried to the County House for winter quarters, where he could be more comfortable than he could be in Lee without a home. His remains were deposited in the County Home cemetery -- for the winter at least. The remains of his first wife rest in the Lee Center Cemetery.

Agne, Delphene Kaiser

Utica Observer
June 27, 1922

Rome - June 27, Mrs. Fred Agne died at 11 :30 last night at her home in New London in her 27th year. She was born in that village and always lived there, her maiden name being E. Delphina Kaiser, daughter of Michael Kaiser.

Agne, Henry J.

Rome Sentinel
October 26, 1880

AGNE - In Utica, Oct. 17, 1880, Henry J. Agne, aged 22 years 9 months 27 days.

Alder, Frank

Utica Herald
September 26, 1903

Rome Sept. 25 - Frank Alder Sr., died at his home in Coonrod yesterday from bowel trouble with which he had been suffering since Saturday. He was born in Darmstadt, Germany, February 14, 1830 and came to America about 45 years ago, settling in the town of Rome, near the Verona line. Seventeen years later he moved to Coonrod where he had since resided. Before coming to America he married Elizabeth Spieliard, who survives, with the following children: Mrs. Sophie Singerline, East Verona, Mrs. Libbie Wheeler, Viel, Okla, Adam, Charles J., Mrs. Maggie Storms, Mrs. Anna Rice, and Frank Alder, Rome, George, Coonrod, Mrs. Kate Benkert, Western. Mr. Alder was a farmer by occupation. He was a member of St. Mary's Chruch in this city.

Allen, Benjamin

Rome Sentinel
February 3, 1882

ALLEN - At Knoxboro, NY, Jan. 27, 1882, Benjamin Allen, aged 71 yrs.

Allen, Delia A.

Rome Sentinel
Nov 9, 1891 VERONA

VERONA, Nov 9, -- The death of Miss Delia A. Allen, age 89, occurred on Saturday about 11 o’clock. Miss Allen was born in the town of Montville, New London county, Conn. Her father, Major George Allen, came to this town in 1832 and settled on the farm now owned by Gideon Claus. The deceased was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church of this place, and by her quiet, unassuming and Christian life, made many true and lasting friends who sincerely mourn her death. At about 12 o’clock on Saturday night her brother, Samuel Allen, who had been lying low for several days, passed quietly away, aged 84 years leaving an only brother, George H. Allen, Esq., of this place. Mr. Allen was also born in Montville, Conn., and since 1832 has been a resident of this place. He was a wagon maker by trade and for many years followed this occupation. He was on honest, upright citizen and was much respected in this community. As neither had ever married since the death of their parents, they had lived very quietly together until a few years since. As old age crept on, their brother, George H, Allen, came to reside with them and help them in their declining years. A double funeral will be held in the Presbyterian Church at 1 o’clock on Tuesday. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Allen, Jonathan

Roman Citizen
January 3, 1896

ALLEN - At North Bridgewater, Jan. 1, 1896, Jonathan Allen, in his 80th year.

Alvord, Clarence E.

Rome Sentinel
January 14, 1904

Stittville - Clarnece E. Alvord was found drowned in the knitting mill pond about 9 o'clock this morning by a party of men who had been searching for him since yesterday afternoon.

About noon yesterday Mr. Alvord left his home, about a half mile from here on the road to Holland Patent, to inspect the quality of ice on the pond, from which a number of people have been cutting their year's supply. He was alon, and it is evident that he stepped on some thin ice, going through into the water. While the latter has a depth of only about four feet it is supposed he slipped under the ice in such a way that he could not get out. The body was found by men who were using a pike pole in examining the bottom of the pond and was thus brought to the surface.

The remains were taken to Mr. Alvord's home and Coroner Dodd of Utica was sumoned.

Mr. Alvord was born in the town of Trenton Jan. 4, 1846 and was a son of (illegible) and Mary Ward Alvord, who settled in Trenton in 1838. He was the last of three children, the others, Julian W. and Lillian H., having died some years ago. He first married fannie, a daughter of Daniel and Susan Sheldon, with whom he had two children, Harry who lives at home and Alice L. of Ticonderoga. For his second wife he married Alice Brooker, daugher of Charles and Lavina Martin.

Ammann, Constant

Rome Sentinel
November 1, 1902

Constant Ammann, aged 66 years, a former Roman, died in Utica on Friday from heart failure. He was born in Wurtenburg and came to this country in 1855, locating in New London. Soon after he removed to Rome and was engaged in the hack business here for some time. He afterward worked in the Merchant Iron Mill. He was married to Miss Kate Krumbach of Wright Settlement of this city. The remains were brought to Rome and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Plus Schibel, 303 S. James St. (Burial was made in Rome Cemetery.)

Amann, Paul

Utica Observer
November 22, 1937

Rome - Paul Amann, 84, died yesterday in his home in upper W. Dominick St., five hours after suffering a heart attack. He formerly was employed by the American Can Works, Rome, and retired nine years ago.

Mr. Amann was born in Germany, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Amann. He married Josephine Mathis, West Leyden, at Fish Creek in 1850 and they lived in Rome for 54 years.

He was a member of St. Mary's Church, president of its St. Bonafice Society, and affillated with its Altar Society.

He leaves Mrs. Amann, four daughters, Ida and Anna Amann, and Mrs. Clayton Slocum and Mrs. George Roser, all of Rome, three sons, Frank of Rome, William, Washington DC., and John, Cleveland, O., a half brother Lawrence Stump, Rome, 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Anderson, John

Rome Sentinel
January 10, 1899

ANDERSON - In this city on Sunday, Jan. 8, 1899, John Anderson, aged 70 years.

Funeral from the residence of his brother, Isaac Anderson, 420 North James St., at 11 am on Wednesday. Interment in the Rome Cemetery.

Andrews, Allen

Rome Sentinel
March 21, 1879

ANDREWS - In Utica, March 11, 1879, Allen Andrews, aged 50 yrs 4 mos 17 dys.

Angell, Mary J. Lasher

Rome Sentinel
September 17, 1886

ANGELL - At Willowvale, Sept. 15, 1886, Mary J. Lasher, wife of J. W. Angell.

Anna, Burt

Utica Daily Press

December 21, 1931

Boonville - Burt Anna, 52, died Saturday morning at his home in Erwin Stree.

He was born Aug. 1, 1879, in Ava, and was the son of George & Eliza Yigler Anna. Oct. 4, 1916, he was married to Carrie Burton, who survives.

For several years he was employed at the Boonville Specialty Works, and for thepast few months had been employed by the village. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles McComb, Rome.

Anna, Eliza Gleasman

Utica Observer

October 2, 1937

Boonville - Mrs. George Anna, 79, died early yesterday, Oct. 1, 1937, at her home Death was due to a heart ailment. Although not in the best of health for the past few years, Mrs. Anna had seemed unusually well and during the day had helped Mr. Anna in the garden.

Eliza E. Gleasman was a daughter of the late Christian and Katherine Ernst Gleasman. On Mar. 13, 1878 she was married to George Anna. For a time following their marriage they conducted a farm near Ava and later engaged in farming near Boonville. About 13 years ago they moved to South St. where they have since resided.

Mrs. Anna was a member of the Ava Methodist Church, many years later transferring her membership to the Methodist Church in Boonville.

Mr. and Mrs. Anna celebrated the 59th anniversary of their marriage this year. Besides here husband she is survived by a daughter, mrs. Charles Combs, Rome, and two grandchildren, Paul Combs, Rome and Miss Lola Combs, Binghamton, two half sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Heilig, Taberg, and Mrs Lena Thompson, Camden.

Annas, Leon P.

Rome Sentinel
January 25, 1881

ANNAS - In North Bay, Jan. 10, 1881, Leon P. Annas, only son of Atwell J. and Annie M. Annas, aged 3 months 5 days

Anderson, John D.

Rome Sentinel
December 28, 1897

Utica - John D. Anderson died yesterday after a long illness. He was born in Vernon April 26, 1829. He came to Utica to live in 1873. He leaves besides his wife a brother, Philander Anderson of Schuyler’s Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Euphemia Felt of Salem, Ind., Mrs. Josiah Jenkins of Tannersville, Mich., and Mrs. Lavina DeFrees of Verona.

Armitage, James

Rome Sentinel
Feb 18, 1893

VERONA James Armitage died at his home, upon the Verona Road last evening, aged 44 years. Mr. Armitage was much respected by all who knew him. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Armitage, William S.

Rome Sentinel
Jan 29, 1887

News has been received from Detroit, Mich., of the death there of William S. Armitage, a former resident of Verona. Mr. Armitage was born in Verona about 60 years ago, and was a son of William Armitage. He was at one time engaged in the mercantile business here with William Maltby. He afterward removed to Oneida and from there he went to Detroit, where he became interested in the brass foundry, with which he was identified at the time of his death. Mr. Armitage married foe his first wife Miss Naomi A. Merrick. His second wife was Miss Emeretta Lillibridge, a sister of the late Hon. Harrison Lillibridge of Annsville, who with one daughter, survives him. The funeral will be held in Detroit of Sunday and the remains will be brought to Verona for interment Rome Sentinel Jan 20, 1900 (Note, burial in Verona Cemetery

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Armstrong, Archibald

Rome Sentinel
April 11, 1894

Archibald Armstrong who had lived in Rome nearly 50 years, died at his home, 104 W. Thomas St., at 7:30 am today in his 83rd. year. On the 3rd of January he was taken with the grip which, with other complications and general debility, caused his eath. The deceased was born in the town of Lee and was a son of Samuel Armstrong. He spent his youth and young manhood in that town and learned the trade of a carpenter and builder. In 1847 he came to Rome and the remainder of his life was spent here. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Chauncey M. of this city.

Armstrong, Abbie

Rome Sentinel
(undated)

Dec. 8 - Oneida - Mrs. Abbie Armstrong, 68, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Miss Bessie Garlock of 104 Elm Street. Other relatives are one son, William Armstrong and Mrs. Gertrude Ballard, a daughter, both of this city. Mrs. Armstrong was well known in Rome. Funeral services will be held at the Garlock home at 1 pm Monday and burial will be made in Verona.

Armstrong, David

Rome Sentinel
April 10, 1906

Lee -- David Armstrong died at his late residence on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock after an illness of nearly two years. Mr. Armstrong was born in the town of Annsville on the 9th day of March, 1834 and was the son of the late George and Delia Walrath Armstrong. He was one of the leading farmers of the town, owning a farm of 255 acres. In his younger days he was on the Erie Canal for 20 years. He was an assessor of the town of Annsville for six successive years and held the confidence and respect of all. Mr. Armstrong was a well read, kind, whole-souled man and a good neighbor, always willing to help those in trouble and give good advice to all. He married Jane Richards, daughter of William Richards of Annsville, and ten children were born to them, two dying in infancy. Besides his wife these children survive Mrs. George Peglow, Mrs. David Eggan and Jay Armstrong of Rome, Mrs. Floyd Ellis of Taberg, Minnie, Charles, James and David, who reside at home. Also the following brothers and sisters: William C. Armstrong of Annsville, Alexander of Rome, Mrs. Chas. Clark of Taberg and Alice Russell of Lee.

Armstrong, Jennie C. Pexton

Rome Sentinel
April 20, 1916

Taberg - Mrs. Jennie C. Armstrong who was born April 27, 1843 at Westmoreland, daughter of George & Lovina Pexton, and died at Taberg April 18 at 9:30 am, at the home of her youngest son, Benjamin Armstrong, suffered an illness of about a year. She was a lifelong resident of Rome and a member of the Christian Science Church. She was of very kind and genial nature, always ready and willing to give a helping hand and cheery word to everyone, making many friends, who mourn her death. She was twice married and besides the son mentioned she leaves two other sons, Jesse Armstrong of Rome and Frank Voorheese of Taberg, and ten grandchildren. Also four sisters, Mrs. E. D. Button of Sterling, Ill., Mrs. John A. Hall of Rome, Mrs. S. M. Decker of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. C. A. Wiley of St. Charles, Ill. The funeral will be held on Friday at 1 o’clock at the house and at the Methodist Church, Taberg. Interment will be made in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Armstrong, Tryphena

Rome Sentinel
undated

ARMSTRONG - In Rome, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1903, Tryphena, widow of Earl F. Armstrong, aged 96 years 7 months

Arnott, William

Rome Sentinel
March 9, 1925

WILLIAM ARNOTT, 85 KILLS SELF WHILE FAMILY IS ABSENT

Edward Arnott, Son, Returning Finds Father Hanging in Barn

Elder Had Been in Ill Health Since Year Ago

Stricken Then He Walked With Difficulty But Was Rational and Happy

Relatives and friends of William Arnott, 85, today could give no explanation for his committing suicide yesterday on his farm four miles east of Oneida, between State Bridge and Verona.

Edward Arnott, his son and Edward’s wife left the elder Arnott sitting in a chair in the barn when they drove away at 1:30 p.m. to Verona for a visit with Mrs. Mary Clinch, a daughter of the deceased.

Returning at 5:30 the son unhitched the horses and drove then into the barn. While he was stabling them, he saw his father apparently looking through a crack in a rear partition and standing in a cutter.

“What are you looking at Dad?’ he inquired.

He received no response. He walked through the dusk around the partition. Tightened about the father’s neck was a rope fastened to a beam. His feet were barely touching the floor. His body was cold. For several hours, the man had been dead, it was believed.

Dr. H. J. Teller, coroner of Rome, was summoned and reported a verdict of death by suicide.

Mr. Arnott came to the country 54 years ago from Ireland, where he was born. His health had been good until a year ago when he was stricken. Since then he had walked with difficulty, but apparently rational and happy

Mr. Arnott’s wife died in Utica 11 years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clinch of Verona Station, two sons, Edward at home and William G. Arnott of Verona Station. He also leaves two half-sisters, Misses Margaret and Ann Arnott of Verona Station and two half-brothers, Henry and Joseph Arnott of Sherrill. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Ashfield, Fred

Syracuse Post Standard
July 17, 1912

Rome, July 16 - The body of Fred Ashfield, a Rome man, arrived here this afternoon from Auburn, where he died last evening in the City Hospital of lockjaw. He was employed on a fleet of canal boats owned by William Tanner of Stanwix and about a month ago ran a rusty nail in his foot, but it was thought he had fully recovered.

White the boats were in Jordan on Saturday, he was taken suddenly ill and was rushed to the hospital in Auburn. His brother, Edward Ashfield, of Syracuse, was notified and was with him when he died.

The victim was born in Rome twenty-eight years ago and always llived here. The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. E. R. Fuller, Mrs. Frank Crocker, William Ashfield of Rome, George of Little Falls, Edward Ashfield of Syracuse, and Mrs. Ida Hemstreet of Gary, Ind.

Atwood, Florence M.

Utica Observer
October 6, 1949

Florence M. Atwood, a Stittville woman, was fatally injured when hit by a truck in Holland Parent.

Miss Atwood, who had been in the Steuben St. office of Dr. Price Lewis, was crossing the street to her car when she was struck by the southbound cattle-laden truck after stepping from in front of a parked car.

Miss Atwood was born in Stittville, a daughter of Willard and Addie Raymer Atwood. She attended school in Stittville, Holland Patent, and later in Ossining.

She had been organist in the Methodist Church for more than 40 years and was a member of the church and its WSCS.

Atwood, Grace Mary

Utica Weekly
April 24, 1888

Stittville, Apr. 23 - This community mourns the early loss of one who from childhood, won all hearts by her bright, sunny disposition and winsome graces, Grace M., daughter of Willard T. and Addie R. Atwood. Adorable and kind to old and young, to rich and poor, she was a universal favorite, easy in her manner and ready in speech. She possessed in a remarkable degree that rare quality of making and keeping friends. Her qualities and abilites were well regulated and proportioned. She always appeared the same. Her teacher, Professor C. B. VanWie of Holland Patent, says of her 'In an acquaintances of more than three years in the school room I never knew Grace to manifest displeasures, neither do I remember of having ever been obliged to correct her for any fault. The workings of her mind were quick and penetrating. In her school work she was more than satisfactory. Altho obliged on account of ill health to be absent a great deal, she nevertheless kept pace with her classmates. She never appeared to realize the fact that she excelled in all she did, but on the contrary seemed to think that others should be preferred to herself. To forecast her future was a pleasing task so promising was the picture. The number of her associations will ever be an inspiration to both teachers and classmates'. Altho her illness was brief, she retained her faculties to the last, bade adieu to friends and loved ones, passed away from all she loved on earth, calmly, confidently, and gently as a child falls asleep at its mother's breast.

The funeral occurred from her late residence Sunday and was largely attended. Rev. Mr. Wilson, her former pastor, now of Nottingham, Pa, officiated, assisted by Rev. Mr. Grant of Holland Patent.

Atwood, Susan Wilcox

Utica Daily Press
April 24, 1905

Holland Patent, April 23 - Susan Wilcox Atwood, widow of Sylvester B. Atwood, died at her home in Stittville at 7: 30 o'clock last evening. She had a stroke of apoplacy January 31, 1904, and two or three slight strokes during the last six weeks. The deceased was the youngest child of the late Justus and Margaret Moulton and was born in the town of Floyd June 30, 1827. She was the last survivor of a family of 11 children. March 17, 1856, she was married to the late Sylvester B. Atwood and they began housekeeping in the residence portion of the Utica-Black River Railroad station at Stittville where he was station agent and there they resided for two years. After that time Mr. Atwood worked at his trade as carpenter and builder and later they moved into their new home on Main street where they continued to reside until death. He died February 5, 1903. She was a woman of domestic qualities, who loved her home and found her pleasure in household duties, rather than in society. Besides a son, Willard T. Atwood of Stittville, there are surviving two nieces in Utica, Mrs. Ingham Townsend and Mrs. George Oscela, a niece, Mrs. Daniel Martin, Cleveland, O., and a niece, Mrs. Charlotte Conover, Stittville. The funeral services will be held at her late residence Tuesday. Rev. Geogre Dermott of Ava officiating.

Atwood, Willard T.

Utica Herald
February 7, 1913

Willard T. Atwood, mill owner of Stittville, dropped dead in Wineburgh & Sons jewelry store in lower Genesee street at 9:30 o'clock this morning just after he had handed Hyman Wineburgh his daughter's watch to be repaired. Heart trouble, with which he has suffered attacks during the past three months, is believed to have caused his death.

Following his custom of years, Mr. Atwood went directly from the 9:15 Black River train to Wineburgh's store. This he has done each Friday when he came to this city to secure funds for his payroll. He had his own watch regulated and after receiving the check for his daughter's watch, he stood talking with Mr. Wineburgh. Suddenly he toppled over. Dr. J. Herman was hurriedly summoned from this office in Whitesboro street, but the physician could do nothing to save the man. Coroner Robert Dodd there upon was notified and he ordered the remains taken to Cassidy's undertaking establishment.

Mr. Atwood was born in Floyd Nov. 4, 1847, but he had lived in Stittville since he was 18 years of age. He was the son of Sylvester B. and Margaret Moulton Atwood and was one of four children. About 25 years ago he married Addie Raymer, by whom he had two children, Florence M. Atwood and Grace M. Atwood. His wife and one daughter, Florence, survive him. He started working first as station agent at Stittville for the Utica & Black River Railroad, when he was 16 years of age. This work he followed until 1868. In 1872 he engaged in the produce, coal and lumber business, which he had continued to the time of his death. In 1881 he associated with the late Charles W. Hackett, one time chairman of the Repuliblican State Committee purchasing J. S. Maxwell's interest in a knitting mill which manufactured men's underwear, and which afterward was conducted under the firm name of Atwood and Hackett for 20 years. At one time he was connected with F. E. Gaus of the Bowne-Gaus Shoe Company of this city, in the contact of the Stittville Canning Company. This partnership was dissolved about seven years ago. Mr. Atwood then associated with W. R. Buell of Stittville and had conducted the Atwood & Buell Knitting Co. at Stittville for the past six years. Mr. Atwood sold his interest in the Hackett & Atwood mill at the time of Mr. Hackett's death.

Mr. Atwood has always been a Democrat but he never held a political office nor sought one. He was a member of Utica Lodge No. 47, F & AM, a member of Utica Commandery No. 8, Knight Templars, and a member of Ziyara Temple, order of the Mystic Shrine. He was also a Royal Arch Mason. He was prominent as a member and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Stittville.

Mr. Atwood was a moving figure in Stittville industry during his lifetime and when the news of his death reached the village today it caused great sorrow. He was known and admired by most of the business men of this city. He is reputed to have done much charitable work but he never said anything about it. He was a citizen such as form a community's foundation. There isn't anyone in Stittville who has not come in contact with Mr. Atwood and there isn't anyone in Stittville who holds anything but a liking for the man. His partner, W. R. Buell, arrived here on the noon train today and announced that Mr. Atwood's remains would soon be removed to the Atwood home in Stittville.

Aucutt, Henry

Rome Sentinel
Septembher 24, 1910

Henry Olcutt, one of the oldest residents of Elmer Hill, near Delta, died at his home this morning. Pneumonia was the cause of death. He was 70 years old, and besides his wife leaves one daughter, Mrs. Rhetta Keyes of Lee Corners.

Aucutt, Mary Jane Bushnell

Rome Sentinel
July 6, 1885

To the editors of the Rome Sentinel:
Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, July 6 - Please print the following death notice of a former resident of Lee, Oneida county: At her late residence in Rock Prairie, Delaware county, Iowa, June 28, 1885, of consumption, Mary J., wife of A. R. Aucutt, in her 30th year .(could be 80th as the print was not too good but I think 30) She was the only daughter of J. O. & E. E. Bushnell. The funeral obsequies were held at Rock Prairie school house on Tuesday last as 11 o'clock. The esteem in which she was held may be inferred from the large attendance at the services. Thirty-five conveyances were counted on the way to the cemetery. She was among the happy converts during the harvest revival held in that school house nearly two years ago. The scripture employed as text by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Brindell, was selected by the sufferer some days before her departure, from Psalms cxvi 15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints". There were few dry eyes in that crowded audience during the delivery of the discourse.

Austin, Jacob

Roman Citizen
November 12, 1886

Lee Center - Jacob Austin, whose death occurred on the 1st instant, was a sufferer from a long and painful illness. Dr. Fraser, who had charge of the case, says the disease is of very rare occurrance, and is known as glosso labio laryngeal paralysis. He added that Dr. Hammond said it so rarely occurred that a physician was not likely to have more than one case in his lifetime. The funeral was held in the M. E. Church last Thursday afternoon. Rev. H. A. Harris preached from the words of the Saviour to His disciples: "I will never leave you nor forsake you." He leaves a widow and a brother Gardiner Austin, of Boonville.

Autrey, Elizabeth H. Roberts

Utica Observer
January 8, 1951

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Autrey, 67, of 414 Coventry, died at her home Jan. 7, 1951. Dr Herman J. Haberer, coroner, said death was due to cerebral hemorrhage.

Mrs. Autrey was born in Boxelder, Colo., Aug. 20, 1883, a daughter of the late John E. and Mary Coates Roberts. She was educated in Colorado and was married to James A. Autrey there in 1900. The couple moved to Utica in 1911 and has resided here since, except for five years spent in Rome from 1934 to 1939. Mrs. Autrey was a member of the Baptist Church in Colorado.

Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Elmer J. Autrey, Rome, and Clifford E. Autrey, Utica, a daughter, Mrs. Edythe Orendorff, Rome, a brother, Edwin J. Roberts Sr., and a sister, Mrs. Laura B. Walker, both of Holland Patent, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Autrey, James A.

Utica Daily Press
October 1, 1951

James A. Autrey, 73, of 414 Coventry, died Sept. 30, 1951, in a Rome hospital after a long illness.

Mr. Autrey was born Aug. 25, 1878 in Little Rock, Ark., a son of John M. and Emma McKinney Autrey. When a child, he moved to Boxelder, Colo., and came to New York State in 1911, settling on a farm in the town of Deerfield.

In 1929 he moved to Rome, and was employed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. He retired in 1943 after 17 years of service with that company. In 1940 he returned to make his home in Utica. Mr. Autrey married the former Elizabeth H. Roberts May 15, 1900 in Fort Collins, Colo. The couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary last year. Mrs. Autrey died Jan. 7, 1951.

He leaves two sons, Elmer J. Autrey and Clifford E. Autrey, both of Rome, a daughter, Mrs. Edythe A. Orendorf, Rome, six sisters, Mrs. Daisy Logan, Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Louise Overmeyer, Denver, Colo., Miss Maude Autrey, Thermopolis, Wy., Mrs. Leslie Lewis, Huntington Beach, Calif., Mrs. Nellie Lucas, Fort Collins, Colo., and Mrs. Alice Gregg, Montisano, Wash., a brother, John W. Autrey, Bellone, Colo, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Avery, Abby P.

Rome Sentinel
August 24, 1880

AVERY - In Utica, Tuesday Aug. 17, 1880, Abby P., wife of Austin K. Avery, aged 60 years.