Daniels, Anna Russell Daniels

Utica Daily Press

October 28, 1931

Vienna - Oct. 27 - Mrs. Ira Daniels, 77, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Roy Scoville, Camden, today. About five weeks ago she fell and broke her hip. She was taken to an Oneida hospital, and was removed from there to the home of her niece Thursday.

Anna Russell was born in Vienna, August 22, 1854. She was married to Ira Daniels December 22, 1872. She was a member of the M. E. Church, Vienna.

She is survived by her husband, three nieces, Mrs. Roy Scoville, Camden, Mrs. John Wishard, Lee, Mrs. D. Holdbrand, Interlaken, two nephews, Charles Russell, Vienna, George Russell, Blossvale.

Funeral services will be held from her late home Friday. Rev. W. K. Bradshaw of the Camden M. E. Church will officate. Burial will be made in McConnellsville.

Dann, Christina Thron

Rome Sentinel
April 30, 1907

Mrs. W. E. Dann died at her home Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock, aged 52 years. She had been ill about 2 months. She leaves her husband, and a daughter, Mrs. Alva Zimmerman. The funeral will be at the family residence on Thursday at 2 P.M.

Rome Sentinel Verona, May 2, 1907

Mrs. William Dann, who died on Monday was a daughter of Hartman and Christina Thron. Besides her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Alva Zimmerman, both of Verona, she is survived by these bothers and sisters: Hartman, John H., Martin H., F.J. Henry and Philip Thron of Rome and Wm. Thron of Warren, O., Miss Mary Koehler of Rome and Mrs. Wm. Oatman of Verona. Mrs. Dann was much esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral was held this afternoon, Rev. A. C. Stuart officiating. Interment was made in Verona Cemetery.

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Dann, infant son

Rome Sentinel
Aug 16, 1886

Yesterday afternoon, the funeral of the infant son of Mr. & Mrs William E. Dann, aged one year and sixteen days, was heal at the Presbyterian Church. (Note this is Herbert and is buried in Verona Cemetery)

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Dann, Mary Brower

Rome Sentinel
December 18, 1939

VERONA -- Mrs. Mary Brower Dann, 78, widow of William E. Dann died at her home here Sunday after an illness of a few days.

She was born in the town of Lee, a daughter of the late David and Cloe Brower. She was married to Mr. Dann about 25 years ago. Mrs. Dann was a member of the Methodist Church. Her husband died about four years ago.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lottie Brainard, 613 Floyd Ave., Rome, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. at her late home.

ROME SENTINEL Dec 21, 1939

VERONA Dec 21 -- The funeral of Mrs. Mary Brower Dann, widow of William E. Dann, was held at her late home yesterday afternoon. the Rev. H. E. Eades, pastor of the Methodist Church of which Mrs. Dann was a member, conducted the services. Interment was in the Verona Cemetery and the following were bearers: Arthur Moore, Kenneth Moore, James Moore, Jesse Moore, Harold Martin and Roscoe Snow.

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Dann, Patty Beach

Rome Sentinel
November 23, 1892

Mrs. Wm. J. Dann died on Monday night at her home about 3 miles north of here aged 68 years. Two sons and four daughter survive. Died November 20, 1892

Rome Sentinel November 26, 1892
The funeral of Mrs. Wm. Dann was held at the M.E. Church at 2 P.M. yesterday. Mrs. Dann was born at Stockbridge, N.Y., in March, 1824. She was the seventh in a family of eleven children. Her father, Rev. Lyman Beach, was instrumental in the erection of the old Court Street M.E. Church in Rome, of which he was pastor. Of her father's family the survivors are John Beach of Augusta, N.Y., Charles Beach of Mansfield, Pa., Mrs. Charles Joslyn of Homer, N.Y. and Mrs. Curtis of Wisconsin. During the civil was, Mrs. Dann remained on the farm and cared for a family of small children, that her husband and oldest son might lend their aid in support of the stars and stripes. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons and six daughter to cherish the memory of a kind and indulgent wife and mother.

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Dann, William J.

. Rome Sentinel
January 2, 1914

VERONA -- William J. Dann, who for some time has had the distinction of being the oldest man in this town, died late Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Faultein Klein, in his 93rd year. He was in excellent health until a short time ago and the final illness was due to a stroke he sustained about a week ago. Mr. Dann was born in Preston Hollow, near Albany, on Sept 23, 1821, the son of Abijah Dann who served in the Revolution under Gen Gates in Vermont. About 1850, he came to this part of the state, locating in Vernon. Later he went to Rome, where in 1862 he enlisted in Co. K, 146th N.Y. Volunteers, and served for three years. He was a courageous soldier and was under Col. Jenkins until the latter met his death in the battle of the Wilderness. His son, William E. Dann, also served in the Civil War, being in Battery I 3rd New York Heavy Artillery, and father and son at times served in the same engagements.

After the close of the war, Mr. Dann came to this town where he since resided. His wife was Patty Beach, daughter of Lyman Beach of Stockbridge, who was a valiant soldier in the war of 1812. Mrs. Dann died in 1892 and since then Mr. Dann made his home with his daughter where he died. He was a farmer by occupation but for a short time many years ago, he conducted a blacksmith shop i8n Munnsville. His is one of the largest families in this section, the Dann family holding a family reunion each year which is usually attended by about 70 people, all relatives and resides in this vicinity. Mr. Dann was an esteemed resident on this place, and years ago was a powerful man physically. His health was always good and remained so until a short time before he died. Two sons survive, William E. of Verona and Elmer J., whose home is here but who is employed as signal tower man in East Rome, and who is one of the oldest men in the Central's signal service. Five daughters also survive: Mrs. W. C. Powers, Dolgeville; Mrs. Carrie Davis, Utica; Mrs. John Waguette, Verona; and Mrs. Jennie Cramer, Oneida. The funeral will be held on Saturday from the late home at 1 P.M., and in the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Dann was a member, at 2 P.M. Interment will be made in the Verona Cemetery.

Rome Sentinel January 6 1914
The funeral services of William J. Dann were held in the M. E. Church Saturday afternoon, with Rev. A. Warren officiating. The venerable soldier drew a large circle of relatives and friends for the last rites. although not a member of the G. A. R., Joseph A Warren Post was well represented. The bearers were grandsons of the deceased: Ervin Klein, Roy Waguette, Peter J. Cramer, George Dann, Henry Klein and Asa Durgee.

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Dann, William E.

Rome Sentinel
June 23, 1936

The Roster Skillin Post 47, Grand Army of the Republic, was reduced to four Monday night with the death of William E. Dann, 86, Verona poet and farmer, who was killed almost instantly when struck by a light delivery truck.

The Civil War veteran lived only about 10 minutes after being hit by the truck of Allen B. Thorsen, 19, Oneida, who with his brother, John, was en route to Rome. Thorsen was not held by investigating troopers.

Thorsen reported to police that Mr. Dann walked in front of the eastbound truck as he started across the two-strip pavement from the south side in the direction of his home on the Rocks Road, two houses north of the highway. Troopers believe he became confused.

The accident occurred at the four corners near the Presbyterian Church, at about 7:30 o'clock Dr. E. K. Reid, Rome coroner, who was called, announced he will hold an inquest later.

With Mr. Dann's death, Skillin Post now has but four members. Joseph Chisam, Henry Fike and James Wendover of Rome and Herbert Patterson of Camden.

In civil life, Mr. Dann had served two terms at bank watch under the late Thomas Wheeler and Charles Fowler of Erie Canal fame. He had also served as inspector of elections, census taker and enumerator in his home town. He was elected justice of the peace in 1906 and served continuously, except for one term, until 1934 when he felt that he could no longer keep the office. He was believed to be the oldest justice of the peace in the state.

Mr. Dann was a member of the Verona Methodist Church.

Wrote Own Obituary

This account of Mr. Dann's life was written by the Civil War Veteran on April 19, 1923, and corrected on February 23, 1936. On the back of the first page of the account of his life, Mr. Dann wrote the following:

"To be handed to funeral director. Date April 19, 1923. Last date, February 23, 1936," Mr. Dann later crossed out "funeral director" and wrote "paper correspondent." The account follows:

William Elza Dann was born October 10, 1849 at Munnsville, Madison County, the son of Patty and W. J. Dann. William J. Dann was born in Schoharie County in 1821. He served three years in the Civil Was. He was the son of a Revolutionary soldier.

"Patty Beach Dann was born near Munnsville in 1824m daughter of the Rev. Lyman and Patty Doolittle Beach. Lyman served as a drummer in the War of 1812.

William E. Dann served one year in the Civil War in Battery I, 3rd New York Volunteer Light Artillery. He also served in Company G. 23rd Infantry Regulars.

He had a common school education and served 20 years as justice of peace in the Town of Verona.

Mr. Dann was twice married. His first wife was Christina Thron of Rome. She died in 1906. His second wife was Mary Brower Dann whom he married in 1910. She survives with one daughter, Mrs. Maude Zimmerman of Verona; a grandson, Durward Zimmerman of Verona; one brother Elmer J. Dann of Verona and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Cramer of Oneida. Two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

He served as a member of Company G. 23rd U. S. Infantry two and a half years from 1867 to 1879inclusive, doing garrison duty near a place called Coilville, in Stevens County, Washington Territory. This was to protect the settlers and to hold on their reservations the Blackfeet, Flathead, Cayuses, Umatillas, Wallalulas, Walla Wallas and several other tribes of Indians of the upper Columbia River region.

"I had attracted some notice from our captain and consequently in due time had served as a guard, with my equipment at the entrance of the Indian Agent's Department whenever and during the days set apart twice a year to give the head of each Indian Family their allowance from Uncle Sam.

"Those days were a general holiday for the Indians. Horse racing, foot races and gambling as Indians know how to gamble. Some Indians lost all they had, except a skin wrap, breeches clout, bow and arrows. Ictus of all kinds that Indians have was changing hands very rapidly. Squaws and papooses were never gambled but followed the trail of the successful Indian.

"During one of those days Potlach, an Indian chief of the Ogenogan tribe, had died and had been buried temporarily in the Coilville Indian burying ground with very little ceremonies. The burying ground was about a mile and a half from the garrison on a bald hill surrounded by large towering pine trees. The afternoon winds from the southwest caused a mournful sighing found, a sort of a requiem for the dead Siwashes.

"Soon after the Indians had left, four of us were given a pass, good for three day, to take a hunting trip toward the British Columbia Border. This pass I still have. It was written by James Madden, the Company's clerk and signed by George L. Browning, captain of Company G and James Callihan, first sergeant of Company G.

"We had a fine time and the game was plenty. We took only what we thought we needed. Bear and deer meat we had in plenty. The hills, valleys and mountain slopes were good hunting ground in those years. The tree and timber were the finest I ever saw.

"After tramping and camping for the first two days, we turned toward the garrison, more miles away that we then knew. But we did know something about direction. However, night came and with weary limbs we camped near a spring and creek that nature had fashioned for just such a purpose, though I realized that to save me chevrons I must reach the garrison in time to answer roll call early the next morning."

"After resting about two hours and having eaten a good slice of roasted Venison, I informed the others the necessity of trying to reach the garrison before midnight. My entreaties were of no avail. Stay they would until daylight. I had thought the matter over carefully and having had some previous Indian excursions in that part of the country, I came to the conclusion we were about five miles from the Indian burying ground and about six or eight miles from the garrison.

With the deer skin pack of meat, gun and accouterments, it would be a tedious undertaking but go I must. Helping me to pack up and wishing me a safe journey and to keep going, to not get discouraged and camp alone in an Indian country, that was not very friendly.

I started off for the garrison. There were few trails, some undergrowth and bushes. Only in little clear spaces could I see the moon and some clouds moving across the sky. Had I known then what would happen and what was to be gone through, I would have turned back, chevrons or no chevrons. With windings over some rocky places, avoiding swampy places, I must have gone some distance from a direct course but after a strong effort, I reached the foot of a bald hill. On the top. a quarter of a mile up, was the Indian burying ground.

I sat down on a boulder and rested a long time. Well, satisfied that I could reach the garrison by midnight or soon after and fearful lest I would go to sleep, I started on up the hill. The higher I got, the harder the wind blew. Clouds sent over the face of the moon caused spookish, ghostly shadows to hurry across my path, coming as if from the dark recesses of the timber line to the left and disappearing off to the right.

Seeming to hear strange sounds, I quickened my pace and nearing the top of the hill and not looking to the ground in front, I partly slid and fell into quite a deep hole. My gun went off and immediately there was a tremendous cracking as if the earth was being split apart.

Trying to collect my thoughts and stead my nerves, I crawled out of the hole and found that what had caused the earth to quake was that the upper part of a large old pine had broken off some 20 feet above ground and fell across in front of the direction I was going. Had I not fallen into the hole from where the Indian chief had been taken to be moved to the burial place of his tribe, I surely would have been killed.

HIS OWN SKETCH INCOMPLETE
"Pieces and twigs and pine needles carried by a strong wind tried my nerves to the last of my endurance. Not knowing at first if they were Indian arrows or Indian spirits exhibiting their wrath for a white man's trespassing upon their domain * * * Here the sketch ended.

Mr. Dann wrote poetry for his own enjoyment.

contributed by Bea Lastowicka

Darby, Patrick

Utica Daily Press
July 21, 1915

Patrick Darby, inmate of the County Home, was found by the night watchman, June 1, unconscious, outside the building. Death was due to acute dilation of the heart, following injury to his head by a fall.

Davenport, John G.

Rome Sentinel
undated

DAVENPORT - In Clinton, on Sunday, Dec. 27, 1874, John G. Davenport, aged 77 years.

Davidson, Alexander

Rome Sentinel
February 3, 1882

DAVIDSON - In Lee, Jan. 30, 1882, Alexander Davidson, aged 66 yrs 7 mos

Davidson, Lucy A.

Roman Citizen
July 5, 1878

DAVIDSON - Lee Center, New York, Miss Lucy Ann Davidson, who for many months has been a great sufferer, died yesterday morning (July 1, 1878) at the late residence of her deceased brother. The funeral will be attended at the house on Thursday (July 4, 1878). She leaves a sister, Mrs. Bamber, and a brother, Alex., to mourn.

Davis, Carrie O.

Rome Sentinel
March 5, 1915

VERONA -- Mrs. Carrie O. Davis died in Utica yesterday. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Harriet Beach Dann and was born in Munnsville 68 years ago, but resided in Verona for many years. She was the sister of William and Elmer Dann of Verona. The remains will be brought here and the funeral will be held at the home of her brother, Elmer Dann, at Verona Station on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She leaves two sons, Orville and Tracey Davis of Utica and several brothers and sisters. She was a woman of exemplary character and a consistent and faithful member of one of the Baptist Churches of Utica. Her Pastor will officiate at the funeral. She will be mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives.

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Davis, Ella R.

Roman Citizen
December 24, 1895

DAVIS - In Higginsville, Dec. 23, 1895, Mrs. Ella R. Davis, wife of Henry E. Davis, aged 38 years, 4 mos 11 dys.

Davis, Malone W.

Rome Sentinel
Jan 11, 1881

VERONA

Malone W. Davis died Dec 29, aged 47 years. Mr. Davis had been a life long resident of Verona. He had long been a sufferer of asthma and that with other troubles terminated his life He was buried from his late residence (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Davis, Martin S.

Rome Sentinel
Nov 16, 1880

VERONA

A handsome and interesting boy, two years of age, only child of Seward Davis was buried in Verona Cemetery Thursday last, from the house of its grandfather, Martin Davis of this village. Rev. A. R. Warner officiated. (This is Martin S. Davis son of S. M & A. S. Davis) (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Davis, Stephen H.

Syracuse Telegram
Dec 18, 1903
ONCE ILL IN NINETY YEARS
First Attack Proved Fatal to Stephen H. Davis of Rome
A Farmer Many Years

Rome, Dec 18, Stephen H. Davis, one of the oldest residents of this section, is dead at the home of his son, silas H. Davis, on the Greenfield farm, near the Rome State Custodial Asylum. He was 89 years of age and death came after a short illness, the first he had ever experienced.

Mr. Davis was born in Saratoga county in 1814 and came to the county when by 11 years old and Oneida county had since been his home. He followed the occupation of a farmer. At West Monroe, Oswego county, he married Betsey Z. Riker, and they lived happily together for fifty-four years, her death taking place in 1895. Four children were born to them. Three sons and one daughter, the death of the latter, Mrs. Edson Page occurring in 1881. The sons survive, George N. Davis of Lockport, M. Stephen Davis of Greenway and Silas H. Davis with whom deceased made his home the past three years, prior to that living in Verona for a number of years. There is also one brother, Hiram Davis, who lives in Kansas. Until his final illness, Mr. Davis had never been sick a day in his life. He was a well preserved man and had a keen memory, remembering the time of the construction of the Erie Canal through Rome and also the operation of the first train over the Central railroad. He was a man who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He attended the Methodist church. The funeral will be held today.

Dawley, Avery

Utica Daily Press

December 3, 1912

Vienna - Avery Dawley, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his late home Thursday afternoon. Mr. Dawley was a native of Vienna and was 72 years old. He served in the 50th Engineering Corps during the Civil War, enlisting in 1861, for three years, and re-enlisting when his term had expired, and serving until the end of the war. He is survived by one son, Seymour Dawley of Vienna, one daughter, Miss Hattie Dawley of Utica, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Snyder of Utica. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday with burial at McConnellsville.

Dawley, John S.

Syracuse Journal
December 3, 1901

Oneida, Dec. 3 - John S. Dawley, a respected former resident of this city, died at his home, in Lenox, at 4:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a brief illness due to pneumonia.

Mr. Dawley was born in Taberg 68 years ago. He leaves an aged widow, three sons, W. S., F. N., and R. S., who live at the parental home, two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Rounds of Greenway, and Miss Lulu Dawley of Lenox, one sister and two brothers.

The remains will be taken to Greenway and the funeral will be held from the home of his daughter Thursday afternoon, the Rev. J. L. Short of Verona officiating.

Day,Epaphroditus

Rome Citizen
Jan 25, 1897

Jan. 25 -- Deacon Epaphroditus Day of this village died this morning at 8 o’clock, aged nearly 80 years. He had been ill for some time and his death was caused by the infirmities incident to old age. He had been a resident of this town for many years and was highly respected by all. He had been a deacon in the Presbyterian church here for 50 years and was an elder when he died. He leaves his wife, one son, H. L. Day of Utica, and two daughters, Mrs. F. S. Merrill of Verona and Mrs. F. J. Brill off Lowell. (Note. Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Day, Julius A.

Rome Sentinel
February 18, 1901

Deansboro - Julius A. Day died at his home in this place at an early hour Sunday morning. He was the son of Adonijah and Sophia Day and was born near this village. He was a farmer by occupation and a successful one. Mr. Day has been a life-long Republican and has held public offices as the choice of that party. He served as town clerk for two years and subsequently was elected a member of the board of supervisors. He served on the board during the years 1880-1884 and during the year 1882 was chairman. Mr. Day had the reputation of being a most painstaking and thorough member and he endeavored to make himself acquainted with all the details connected with the duties involved by his office. In 1877 he married Mary Young and to them were born three children, Nellie, Harriet and Walter, who are all living. He has been in failing health for some time. Last summer he took a trip to the Adirondacks in hopes to recover, but only found temporary relief. He was 59 years of age. Besides the relatives named above he left two sisters, Mrs. Chester Thorne of Windham, Green county, and Mrs. Theo. Beckwith of utica. The funeral will be held at his late home at 3 pm on Wednesday

Deach, Morris

Utica Daily Press
July 10, 1916

Morris Deach died today, aged about 74 years, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Gifford, on the crossroad leading from the state road in West Rome on RFD 4.

DeFrees, Jacob

Rome Sentinel
March 17, 1891

Jacob DeFrees, an old resident of this town, died on Sunday night at the home of his son, Adelbert, near Clockville, aged 74 years. Some years ago Mr. DeFrees met with a severe \fall in a barn, since which he has not enjoyed very good health, and at times was incapacitated from all work. The widow and six children survive. The funeral will be held at the M. E. Church here on Wednesday afternoon. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Delaney, John

Rome Sentinel
February 20, 1920

DELANEY - Entered into rest in this city, John Delaney, in his (illegible) year. Funeral services at the funeral home of the J. D. Corcoran Company on Saturday morning and at the St. Peter’s Church at 9 o’clock. The remains will be placed in a vault

Deming, Herbert

Rome Sentinel
January 2, 1900

Word has come from Denver, Colo., of the death from consumption of Herbert Deming, son of Ferdinand Deming, who is connected with the tube works in this city. The latter started for Denver last week, but did not arrive there before his son’s death. The young man was about 24 yrs old.

Denison, Milton

Rome Sentinel
June 25, 1904

Milton Denison, a former resident of this place, died in the hospital of the Good Shepherd at Syracuse yesterday morning as the result of an operation for the removal of a kidney. He was the son of the late George T. Denison and was born in Floyd in 1844. During the civil war he served in he Oneida cavalry. Afterwards he married a Miss Helen Berry of Peterboro, where he had resided for some years. His wife survives, together with two sons, George and William. A daughter died in California years ago. He leaves his aged mother here and a brother, William G. Denison. he was a member of Peterboro Lodge, IOOF. His funeral will be held at Peterboro on Monday at 2 pm. He was a man of many sterling qualities and had a large number of friends, who will b pained to learn of his sudden demise.

Deruby, Julia

Utica Daily Press
February 26, 1947

Rome - Mrs. Julia DeRuby, widow of Stanley DeRuby, 105 Court Street, died unexpectedly Feb. 25, 1947, in Rome Hospital. She had been in failing health for three years.

She was born Jan. 6, 1884, in Buczaca, Poland, a daughter of John Kuszewski and Antoinette Bukowski. She was married in Poland in 1902. Her husband died May 21, 1931.

She came to this country in October 1910, and had lived in Rome for the last 37 years. She was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and its Rosary Society. She was affiliated with the WOlna Polaka Society.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. B. R. Carpenter, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Todd J. Lewek, Rome, four sons, Joseph N., Stanley J., and Frank S., Rome and Yeoman 3/C John S., Camp Peary, Va., three brothers, Adam Kuszewski, Rome, Andrew and Nicholas, living in Poland, 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. One son, Thomas J., died Apr. 1, 1945.

The funeral will be held Saturday. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Dickerson, Cleantha M. Park

Roman Citizen
April 12, 1878

DICKERSON - Lee Center, New York, April 9, 1878. The funeral of the late Mrs. Cleantra M. Dickerson was held at the residence of her aged father, Mr. William Park. Rev. J. Stanton preached on the occasion. The deceased was in the 50th year of her age. She married Mr. Lysander Dickerson of Prophetstown, Illinois some 20 years ago, and went to Illinois where they secured to themselves a comfortable home and a competance. One year ago last fall, they visited the Centennial, and spent several weeks in Oneida County among their friends. Soon after returning to their home in Illinois, sister D. noticed a tumor coming on her neck, just below the left ear, but she did not become alarmed supposing it a scrofulous swelling until the next spring, or about February. She consulted doctors at Chicago and they called it a rose cancer, and several months she was under the care and treatment of Dr. Reed, of Illinois, for a cancer. Last November she and her husband came to Lee, NY, to her father's house, and she was in such a weak, nervous condition that her friends had but faint hopes of her recovery. She could not swallow substances, and all the nourishment she could receive from food was in fluids. The affectionate husband, for the last 16 months, devoted his whole time to be with his companion while she was under the doctors' care, to the neglect of his business, and all that skill and medical aid could do for the late wife and friend, was done by him; and he has the respect of the entire circle of friends, who deeply sympathize with him in his irrepairable loss and hour of affliction.

Dickerson, William

Rome Sentinel
May 4, 1891

William Dickerson died of consumption at his home 324 W. Whitesboro street, on Saturday afternoon, in his 80th year. He had been confined to his home for about six months. Mr. Dickerson was born in Norway, Herkimer county, November 25, 1811. he removed to Lee in his young manhood and resided there for about 30 years. From Lee he went to Ava, where he remained for 12 years. In 1872 he came to this city to live. After eight years he returned to Ava. Last November he came back to Rome. Fifteen years ago he built the three story brick Dickerson block, which was destroyed in the late fire. He was a man of good business qualifications, and was genial and friendly with all. his wife, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Timothy Sweatman of Ava and mrs. George Palmer of this city, survive him. His only child, George Dickerson, died last September.

Dillingham, Sarah Walsworth Harrington

Rome Sentinel
October 1932

Sarah F. Walsworth, wife of Horace O. Dillingham, 423 W. Embargo street, died last night. Death was due to complications from which she had been ill ten weeks. She was born in this city, a daughter of the late Cyrus M. & Lavina Walsworth.

Mrs. Dillingham made her home in the West for a number of years, returning to this city 18 years ago. She had lived here since. She was a memer of the First Presbyterian CHurch, of Holly Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and of Fort Stanwix Chapter, D. A. R.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Dillingham leaves a son, Ralph W. Harrington, by a former marriage to the late Frank Harrington. She is also survived by an aunt, Mrs. Daniel Bork of Lake Delta.

DILLINGHAM - Entered into rest in this city on Sunday, October 2, 1932, Sarah F. Walsworth, wife of Horace O. Dillingham, in her 53rd year. Interment in Rome Cemetery.

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Dingmon, Willie Eugene

Rome Sentinel
undated

DINGMON - Willowvale, March 24, 1879, Willie Eugene, only child of Melvin and the late Hattie Dingmon, aged 4 months 26 days.

Dodge, Frances Gillett

Rome Sentinel
June 14, 1917

Descendant of One of Pioneers of Verona Had Always Resided in That Town

Verona, June 14. -- Mrs. Frances Gillett Dodge, one of the oldest and best beloved women of the town of Verona died at her home here yesterday afternoon.

Mrs. Dodge was of New England ancestry and her grandfather, Abel Gillett, was one of the pioneers of Verona. He came here with his family from Fairfield, Conn., in 1805, and settled on a farm a half mile south of this village. Mrs. Dodge was the only and much cherisher daughter of Justus and Almira Gillett and was born March 15, 1852, and her entire life, had been lived at the family home. Mr. Dodge died about 20 years ago. She united with the Presbyterian Church when a girl and had always been faithful in all it affairs. Until her health prevented her attendance, she never missed a Sunday or midweek service. She was identified with the Sunday school for years and was a charter member of the Woman’s Missionary Society and her interest had been deep in every good work.

Her death brings genuine sorrow to this community, which is alleviated by the memory of her beautiful character and sweet life. Two children survive, Mrs. H. Y. Jackson and B. J. Dodge of this place, and seven grandchildren, Dwight Jackson and the Misses Bertha and Jessica Jackson of Verona, J. Ward Dodge of Troy, Mrs. Leon Pritchard of Lowell, Winfield and Seward Dodge of Verona and two great grandchildren. Note: Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Dodge, Frank E.

Utica Daily Press
January 23, 1931

Frank E. Dodge Sr., 69, died suddenly at his home, Beverly Apartments, yesterday morning after a heart attack. He was a retired business man.

He was born in Utica, Sept. 27, 1861, and was educated in the local public schools. Prior to his retirement, 12 years ago, he was in the grocery business. He married Winifred R. Jones May 25, 1886. Mr. Dodge was a member of Plymouth Church and the Republican Club.

Besides his wife, he leaves two children, Frank E. Dodge Jr., Utica, Mrs. Mary Jane Kuehnling, Columbus, Ohio, three grandchildren, a sister and a brother, Mrs. Lena Briggs and William A. Dodge, Schenectady.

Dodge, Frank E. Jr

Utica Daily Press
March 14, 1934

Frank E. Dodge Jr., 41, Beverly Apartments, Oswego Street, died in his home Tuesday night after an illness of five weeks.

He was born in Utica January 3, 1891, son of Winifred R. Jones Dodge and the late Frank E. Dodge. He was educated in the local schools and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church. He was employed by the New York Wall Paper Company. He married Anna Heitos 21 years ago.

Besides his mother and wife, he leaves a son, Wayne Francis, a sister, Mrs. J. H. Kuehnling, Utica.

Dodge, John Wardwell

Rome Citizen
March 27, 1896

John Wardwell Dodge, an old and respected resident of Verona, died Monday, of creeping palsy. He was born near Vernon, Dec 31, 1827. June 9, 1852, he married Miss C. Frances Gillette, daughter of Judge Gillette of Verona. He was a surveyor and engineer of ability, and was prominent in church work. He held several minor offices as a Republican. His widow, one son, B.J. Dodge, one daughter, Mrs. J. T. Jackson, and five grandchildren survive. A brother lives in California. Mr. Dodge was president of the Oneida county canning company (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Dodge, William S.

Rome Sentinel
April 20, 1893

VERONA, April 20 -- William S. Dodge, one of the oldest and most prominent residents of this village, died at 1 a.m. today, after a few days of illness of dysentery. He was 76 years of age. He leaves one son, Rev. James W. A. Dodge of New York city and a daughter, Mrs. Ferguson of Utica. The deceased has for years lived in the house where he died. He was a leading member of the M. E. Church and was a man of great integrity. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Doftort, Joseph

Utica Daily Press

Rome - Joseph Doftort, 66, a native of Poland and a resident of this city since 1897, died June 16, 1943, in a Rome hospital. He was admitted there Apr. 5, from his home, 405 W. Willett St.

A son, Zenon Doftort, New London, survives.

Doftort, Lottie

Utica Observer
August 18, 1935

Rome - Mrs. Lottie Doftort, 56, of 405 West Willett Street, native of Poland and resident of Rome for 17 years, died Friday night, Aug. 16, 1935, in a Rome hospital.

Surviving with her husband is one son, Zenon, a daughter, Frances, her mother who resides in Brooklyn, and three brothers and two sisters. She was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration.

Dohn, Florence E.

Rome Sentinel
Jan 30, 1902

Her Sudden Death From Pneumonia at Her Home in Verona

Florence Emma Dohn, aged 18 years, died at the family residence in Verona on Wednesday morning, Jan 29. In the midst of what seemed to be perfect health, sudden illness in the form of pleuro-pneumonia came upon her and in one short week death claimed her. Her mother, formerly Miss “Miriam Cole, dying when Florence was three years old, the child was taken into the family of her grandfather, Frederick Dohn, where she has since lived and been cherished as a beloved daughter of the household. Besides her grandfather, she leaves an uncle, Lewis Cole of Oneida, and her aunts, Mrs. Frank Chesebro, Misses Tina, Sarah and Emma Dohn. These are the only relatives but a large circle of friends mourn her early death.

The class of 1901 of Verona Union School, of which she was a member, will miss her when they gather in (illegible) there will be a vacant seat in the Sunday school class to which she belonged. Her voice, which was on unusual sweetness, will not again be heard in the choir of the M. E. Church. And perhaps nowhere outside her home will she more be missed and regretted than in the “Y”, of which she was an enthusiastic member. Of a sweet, sunny disposition, conscientious and faithful, always careful of the feelings and comfort of others, she had endeared herself to all who knew her, and everywhere are heard expressions of personal sorrow and of sympathy with the stricken family. There was in her character the promise of a beautiful womanhood and an earnest useful life. All that love and skill could do availed not and she sank peacefully to rest.

The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the residence of Mr. Dohn. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Doody, Emma Halstead

Utica Herald Dispatch

August 2, 1918

North Bay - Aug. 2 - Mrs. Emma Doody, a former resident of North Bay, who died at the home of her son-in-law, George Herder, at Plains, was born in Blossvale, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Halstead, and she was 75 years old June 29. When a young woman she was married to Patrick Doody and a good many years of her life, both before and after her marriage, were spent in North Bay, where she was well known and esteemed. To them were born three children, Eugene Doody of Norwich, Mrs. George Herder, and Miss Edna Doody, who passed away when a young girl. The funeral was held at Cleveland, where she lived after leaving North Bay.

Dorfer, Elizabeth

Rome Sentinel
February 3, 1882

DORFER - In Rome, Jan. 29, 1882, Elizabeth, wife of John B. Dorfer, aged 30 years 5 months 1 day

Doling, Mary

Rome Sentinel
May 18, 1914

Utica - At the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph Roach, Saturday evening, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Doling, aged 100 years and eight months. She was born at Constableville on September 27, 1813, lived there until 14 years old and after that in Herkimer where she married John H. Doling, who died in 1894 at the age of 78. She is survived by one son, William Doling, Utica; two daughters, Mrs. A. W. Wilson and Mrs. Ida Mix, both of Herkimer.

Dorman, Achsah C. Reuwee

Rome Sentinel
April 11, 1900

She Had Long Been Afflicted With Paralysis

Born and Reared in the East, but Long a Resident of Oneida County, Coming From Verona to Rome

Mrs. O. S. Dorman

At her home 308 North James street, about 4:30 on Tuesday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Orvel S. Dorman. On Dec 17, 1896, the deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis and had never recovered from it, her left side being affected. She had been compelled to use crutches in getting about the house and a wheel chair had been used to convey her about the street. The deceased, whose maiden name was Achsah Cordelia Reuwee, was born in Monterey, Berkshire County, Mass., March 5, 1821. When she was just past her eighteenth birthday anniversary she, on March 13, 1839, was married to Mr. Dorman, who was at that time a clerk in a farmer’s store, her father being one of the forty partners in the same. Shortly afterward they went to West Becket, Mass., within a mile and a half of where Mr. Dorman had been brought up, and there remained for a year, the young husband being engaged in the mercantile business. In the meantime, Mrs. Dorman’s father had bought a farm on which was a store, and induced then to return. This they did, remaining several years, when they went to Lee. Mass., and stayed on a small farm for a year. Early in the year 1850 they came to this county and settled on the farm in the town of Verona from which later the Verona Cemetery was laid off. In 1859 they removed to the other side of the village near George Benedict’s place on a six-acre farm, on which was a small tannery. They remained on that place seven years, during which time Mr. Dorman carried on the tannery and was engaged in a agency for medicinal goods. He then traded the six-acre farm and tannery with William Armitage for the brick store in Verona later owned by C. E. Crandall & Son and which was recently burned. After three years in the store it and the goods it contained were traded for a farm between Barber’s school and Tilden Hill, partly in the town of Vernon and partly in Verona. Five years later this place was traded for a 50 acre farm between Tilden Hill and Lowell, in the town of Vernon. Again, in three years, another exchange was made, this time for two houses and lots on Railroad and Canal streets in this city, near the Merchant-Iron Mills and rolling mill. In this city, Mr. & Mrs. Dorman lived on Kossuth street and Spring street for a time, going to their residence on N. James street abut sixteen years ago.

Mr. Dorman and his wife’s parents were members of the Congregational church at the time the young people were married. About four years later Mrs. Dorman was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, her grand-mother belonging to the denomination/

. This was 56 years ago. Mr. Dorman took his letter from the Congregational Church and went to the M. E. Church at the same time. In 1880, they both took their letters from the M. E. church to the Free Methodist church. The deceased was a woman of strong Christian character and leaves many friends. She is survived by her husband, who was 85 years old last month, and three daughter, Mrs. Martha C. Gayhart of Riverside, Pa., Mrs. Julia E. Merrell of Vernon and Mrs. Eva I. Kobler of Camden; also by one brother, Albert Reuwee of Housatonic, Mass. Mr. And Mrs. Dorman have had three sons--twins, who died at the age of 1 year and 5 months, and Dwight S. Dorman, who was drowned in the Erie canal in this city about 20 years ago, at the age of 16. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Dorman, Dwight S.

Rome Sentinel
Aug 26, 1879

Last Thursday forenoon three boys, Willie Pallett, Dwight S. Dorman and Elmer Mack, whose ages range from 15 to 17 years, were bathing in the Erie Canal near the R. W. & O. R. R. iron bridge. None of the boys were expert swimmers. They were swimming back and forth across the canal. All at once Dorman, when nearly in the center of the canal became exhausted, called out that he could go no further and sank. Young Mack who was near him., attempted to support Dorman, but the drowning boy clinched him so frantically as to nearly draw him under. A strong and expert swimmer might have saved the boy’s life, but Mack and Pallett could do nothing. Help was obtained from the iron works and the body was taken from the canal. A fruitless effort was made to resuscitate the boy. O. S. Dorman, father of the lad, removed from Verona to Rome a few years since in order to give Dwight, his only son, the advantage of our schools. The sad death of the young man was a hard blow to his parents. The funeral occurred last Sunday at the residence on Spring Street and the Free Methodist Church. The body was interred in Verona. Corner (illegible) held an inquest which resulted in (illegible) in accordance with the facts as stated. It was thought that the boy was seized with cramps which caused his sudden sinking. But no evidence to that effect was brought out in the inquest. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Dorman, Orvel S.

Rome Sentinel
Feb. 17, 1916

Passed away quietly at his home in this city

WOULD HAVE BEE 101 SOON

He Was Born at Colbrook River, Conn., March 29 1815 and Had Lived in Rome Since 1877--Had Been a Very Active Man All His Life, and Had Engaged in Various Pursuits--Interesting Sketch of His Busy Life.

At his home, 308 N. James street, at 11:25 o’clock, this afternoon, occurred the death of Orvel S. Dorman, Rome’s oldest man, who was approaching his 101 birthday. The end was peaceful and resulted from his great age and a slight cold, which he contacted a short time ago. He had been up and about his home every day until Wednesday, and was bright and cheerful.

During the forenoon he asked his housekeeper, Mrs. Emogene Pexton, if she thought he was dying. She answered him by saying that she did believe so, but he said he thought he was. A short time later, he dropped asleep and passed peacefully away.

During the night, Mr. Dorman slept from 8 to 12 o’clock and from that time until 6 o’clock this morning. He was restless. Later he took a nap and felt refreshed.

When he awoke from his nap he sought to get up but his strength failed, and he appeared to be worried over his condition. Mrs. Frances Pexton, who has attended Mr. Dorman for the past 15 weeks, as a nurse, lifted him to a sitting position in bed. He remained in that position for a short time when he said he wanted to lie down. The request was granted and the end soon came.

Orvel S. Dorman was born at Colbrrok River, Conn., March 29, 1815. He was the son of Clark and Phebe Dorman. His father was a wool carder and cloth dresser and conducted an establishment at Colbrook River. Young Dorman worked is his father’s shop and learned the business. In those days there was no machinery in such shops and everything was done by hand. Almost every farmer kept sheep, not only to furnish his family with food but also with raiment. After every sheep shearing time the wool would be taken to the carding shop. A part of it would be carded into rolls to be spun into yarn by the housewife, who would also knit the yarn into stockings to be worn by all the members of the family. The rest of it would be woven into cloth to be made into warm, stout suits of clothes for the men folks and dresses for the women. Very few “store Clothes” were worn at that tine. Everything was done by hand in the most laborious way. Those days were long before the advent of sewing machines or other labor-saving devices, and from the time the sheep were sheared till the stockings and clothes were made all was hand work. Even the logwood that was used in the shop of the elder Dorman was cut by hand and it was owing to this fact that Orvel Dorman carried a mained hand all through his life. When he was two and one-half years old he went to his father’s shop one day and in the absence of the parent, he undertook to cut up logwood as he had seen his father do. The result was that he cut two fingers off one of his hands.

When Orvel was 18 years old, he left home to seek his fortune. The first employment that he found was with J. C. & W. Moore of Montgomery, Mass. This firm dealt in Yankee notions and they engaged Orvel to peddle tin ware on foot. He received &10 a month and board. After three months he obtained a place to clerk in Canaan Four Corners, in this state, and staid there for four years, when he went to Monterey, Mass., and clerked in the Union Store for two years. At the end of that time, March 13, 1839, he married Miss Achsah C. Reuwee, who died in April 1900, in Rome, in the same house where Mr. Dorman’s death occurred. Mr. And Mrs. Dorman had lived together over 61 years. A short time after their marriage, they went to West Becket, Mass., where he bought up and ran a country store for one year. He then went back to Monterey and conducted a store a number of years. Then he quit merchandise and went to farming until the spring of 1850, when he went to Verona, in this county and bought a farm between the village and the depot and staid there nine years. He then bought a place of six acres in the same town and ran a medicine agency for three years, after which he bought a one horse tannery in Verona, conducting it for three years, when he traded the tannery, house and six acres with the late W. S. Armitage for a brick store and goods in the village, which he conducted for three years. At the end of that time, he traded for another farm, later run by Thomas Dapson. After five years, he traded for a 50-acre farm between Tilden Hill and Lowell. After that he traded for two houses and lots in this city, located on Canal street and in East Rome. He also bought a house and lot on Kossuth street. He had lived in Rome since about 1877.

At the age of 62 years, after removing to Rome, Mr. Dorman retired from active life. An illness followed some months later which continued for over a year, and at the end of that time he was advised by his physician that in activity lay the only hope of recovery, and that he must go to work if he wished to get well. Upon this advice, Mr. Dorman applied for a clerkship at the grocery store foe the late C. W. Elmer. Later he worked as a clerk in the bakery of the late G. W. L. Cheney and still later in E. U. Howland’s store; also one year in Utica, earning &3 a week and boarding himself.

After six years Mr. Dorman decided this his time was worth more to himself if wasn’t to his employers. His employers didn’t think it was so he began to do business for himself. He bought land on contracts, cut it up into 40 building lots, speculated in various ways and made and lost money. Those forty building lots are all sold and other speculations were not as cheerless as they might have been. And in the twilight of his life, Mr. Dorman found himself with a comfortable income--”enough to see me through” as he expressed it.

On January 20, 1915, Mr. Dorman while going upstairs, slipped and fell. He seemed to have received no injuries, and for a week made no complaint. Then, feeling some of the effects from his fall, he called in a physician, who found that he had suffered a fracture of one of the upper ribs on the right side and had slightly strained the muscles of his right shoulder. He was afflicted with a weakness of the right ankle, necessitating the use of a crutch. He was able to go all over the house but not to get out of doors very much. He took a lively interest in current affairs, although owing to a cataract on his left eye he could not read the daily papers, several of which he took, but which he had read to him.

He was always a very active man. A year ago while talking to himself he said: “When I was between 20 and 30 years old I could take three hops on my right foot, kick a beam six feet from the ground with my left foot, return to balance and then take three more hops. I don’t think I could do that now.”

Mr. Dorman was a remarkably interesting man, had a memory that reached over three-quarters of a century and his mind was as clear as when he was many years younger. His life was one of activity and free from excesses, to which he largely attributed to his long life.

On the Occasion of his 99th birthday, Mr. Dorman remarked: I have always tried to live a clean life and that pays.”

On March 20, 1915, Mr. Dorman received a letter from President Wilson and on March 24 one from Governor Whitman congratulating him on the approach of his 100th birthday.

Mr. Dorman was a member of the Free Methodist Church and in politics was a Prohibitionist. Last fall he cast his vote in favor of woman suffrage.

Mr. Dorman was the father of six children, three of whom lie in the cemetery at Verona. Twins, a son and daughter, died in 1859 , on the day they were a year and five months old, and a son was drowned at the age of sixteen in the Erie Canal, near the R. W. & O. bridge while bathing with companions. Three daughters are living, Mrs. Martha C. Gearhart of Dansville Pa.; Mrs. Julia C. Merrill of Vernon and Mrs. Eva L. Wolsey, who resides near Auburn. There are also a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Dorman made all arrangements for his funeral some time ago. He arranged with the undertaker, picked out the bearers and the minister to conduct the funeral services and also selected the hymns to be sung at the funeral. (note Burial Verona Cemetery)

Contributed By Bea Lastowicka

Dorn, Louis

Rome Sentinel
February 23, 1894

West Branch - Louis Dorn aged 81 years, died at the home of his son-in-law, Herry Houser, yesterday morning. He and his wife came a few months ago from Constableville to live with Mr. Houser. Funeral will be held from the house at 10 am and from the Church at 11 am tomorrow.

Doubleday, Emma E. Flint

Rome Sentinel
July 3, 1933

DOUBLEDAY - Entered into rest at Lee Center on Monday, July 3, 1933, Emma E. Flint, widow of Rollin N. Doubleday in her 64th year. Services will be held at the home of Grover C. Flint Lee Center, on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock (standard time). The remains will be taken to North Dana, Mass., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock (D.S.T.) Interment in Silver Lake Cemetery at Athol, Mass.

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Douglass, John Jr.

Rome Sentinel

Oct 29, 1878

John Douglass Jr., son of the late John Douglass, many years ago a resident of Verona, died at Warsaw, Ill., Oct 8 of consumption, aged 43 years. His leg was injured by a mowing machine in July last, and it was found necessary to amputate it. He grew week and a cough set in, which terminated his life. Our older residents will remember Mr. D. as clerk of Messrs Maltby and Benedict, twenty five years ago. He subsequently worked in Oneida, Syracuse and Chicago as a dry goods salesman. For five years past he had been farming in Illinois, Mr. Douglass was one of six brothers, four of whom are buried at Verona. Prof, Hubbard Douglass, of Oneida, is the last male member of this family living. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Drummond, Daniel G.

Roman Citizen
January 9, 1885

DRUMMOND - In Delta, New York, January 2, 1884, Daniel G. Drummond.

Daniel G. Drummond, whose illness for six weeks past has caused such widespread solicitude, died at his home near Delta, in the town of Lee, New York, last Friday afternoon. It will be remembered that he was taken suddenly ill in Rome, NY on the 18th of November, and for several weeks was confined to his room in the Mansion House, before he recovered sufficiently to be removed to his home. After reaching his home his disease seemed to take a more favorable turn, and his friends had good hope that he might recover, but these expectations proved to be without foundation. The morning of the day on which he died he became suddenly worse, and continued to sink rapidly until death came.

Deceased lacked about ten months of having reached the allotted age of man, having been born October 28, 1815. He was a native of Albany, NY, and the son of a Methodist clergyman, but when only two years old was taken into the family of his grandfather, Abraham Davis, of White Plains, Westchester Co., with whom he continued to reside till he reached the age of 20 when he came to the town of Lee, which town was his home for the remainder of his life. The next year after coming to Lee, December 4, 1836, he was married to Miss Sarah H. Shaver, of Sullivan, Madison Co., who survives him. He also leaves two sons and two daughters, Gilbert D. and Charles Drummond, Mrs. Buskirk and Miss Minnie Drummond.

Mr. Drummond had been from early youth a dealer in live stock; for twenty years past being engaged in buying horses and cattle in Canada and bringing them to Central New York for market. He was a shrewd business man, very pleasant and companionable, and well liked by all who formed his acquaintance. Though his hair and beard were snow white, he seemed to enjoy vigorous health, and his sudden and fatal attack is difficult to account for. In politics he was a zealous Democrat, but he numbered among his friends a host of Republicans who liked him for his sunny and genial manner. For twenty-four years he had a standing offer to furnish an ox for a barbecue as soon as a Democratic President should be elected, and as soon as it was definitely settled that Grover Cleveland was winner in the late struggle, he promptly furnished the beef. The feast came off November 20, 1884, but the generous purveyor was chained to the bed of sickness, and was not permitted to witness the joyous festival he had organized. Many friends though regretfully of this at the time, and the memory of their genial friend will by them be long kept green.

Duell, Frank

Utica Observer
May 22, 1946

Rome - Frank Duell, 28, of Camden RD 3, died May 22, 1946, in City Hospital at Oneida after an illness of two months.

Born in New York City, a son of Mrs. Catherine Duell and the late Michael Duell, he never married. At the time of his illness he was employed as a supervisor in the tube mill at Revere Copper & Brass Inc. He was a member of St. Mary's Church.

Surviving besides his mother, living in Camden, are three sisters, Mrs. Michael Bilasz of New York City, Mrs. Robert Kent and Mrs. Oliver Mellen, both of ROme, and four brothers, Stephen of New York City, William in France, John in Rome, and Joseph of Camden.

Services will be held at the Cox Funeral Home Saturday with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Dunbar, Eber S.

Rome Sentinel
May 14, 1894

Lee - Eber S. Dunbar, a life-long resident of this town, died of dropsey at 7:00 am this morning in his 75th year, after an illness of a year and one-half. he was successful as a farmer and note broker. By economical living he became probably the wealthiest man in town and it is estimated that he leaves an estate worth $40,000. He was in the arm during the rebellion and has since been a member of Starr Post G. A. R. and a pensioner for $12 per month. He was once married but afterwards divorced. he had no children. A sister, Mrs. Alvira Robinson of this place, survives, as do several nephews and nieces. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm from the Union Church.

Dunbar, Samuel

Roman Citizen
August 8, 1884

DUNBAR - At Austin, Nevada, July 1884, Samuel Dunbar

Two weeks ago we published a telegram from Austin, Nevada stating that Samuel Dunbar, formerly of Oneida Co., NY had died in Austin a day or two before, and requesting us to notify his friends, that they might look after his property. A few days later Mr. Ozias Hall, of Lee Center, informed us that Samuel Dunbar was a brother to his wife, and also of Eben S. Dunbar and Mrs. William Robinson of Lee Center. He said that deceased went to California about thirty years ago, and had ever since continued to live there and in Nevada. For some years past he had been raising horses for the San Francisco market, and a letter received from him last May stated that he had two or three hundred horses on hand then which he expected soon to dispose of. He had just been offered $5,000 for them.

A copy of the REESE RIVER REVERILLE, of Thursday, July 24, 1884, has recently been received, which contains the following particulars of his sickness and death:

"Mr. Dunbar has of late been greatly afflicted with paroxysmal asthma. During the late spring it had often been impossible for him to lie down for days at a time. He would sleep in a sitting posture. With the heat of summer weather, however, he improved. Last Sunday he went to Ledlie with the excursion, and during the sports of the day he exposed himself in such a manner as to take cold. This brought on a severe attack of his old enemy, and night before last he passed a very severe night. Yesterday morning he was brought to Dr. Hammond's office, where he was soon relieved sufficiently to eat a little breakfast which was brought to him. While the doctor was at dinner he had another more sever paroxysm than ever. Aid was quickly summoned and he was apparently relieved. He slept a little, sitting, during the afternoon, when about half-past, he suddenly ceased to breathe. His death was so quiet that neither the doctor nor Mr. Cushing, who was working within eight or ten feet of him, had the slightest intimation of his condition until he had passed away. The deceased had many acquaintances here, but he did not seem to have ever talked very freely about his family relations. Our inquires have brought out the facts that he was born in Oneida county, New York, and that he has relatives there still. He came to Austin in 1874 and has resided here ever since. He was unmarried. The day before he died he told William Ohngemar that he had about consummated a sale of his horses, and was to deliver them in Carlin next week and receive $7,000 for them. After his death his remains were taken to the City Hall, from whence the funeral took place. He was aged somewhere between 55 and 60 years."

The statement in the above extract that Mr. Dunbar was unmarried, is incorrect. He had been married for several years before going to California, and when he went away it was understood by friends that they had separated by mutual agreement. At all events it is certain that they have never seen nor corresponded with each other since, and when he was out here visiting his relatives a few years since he made no effort to look her up, though it was then supposed that she was living somewhere in Ohio. The notice, however, which we published two weeks since, seems to have found her, for a few days ago we received a letter from her dated Toledo, Ohio, asking for further particulars of his death. We understand that she and her husband had no children, so it seems probable that one-third of the property he left will go to her, and the remainder will be divided among his relatives.

Durr, William J.

Utica Daily Press
December 20, 1937

Rome - William J. Durr, 57, veteran of the Spanish-American War, died Saturday at his home, 411 S. James St., after an illness of nearly one year.

Mr. Durr, a carpenter, was born in Rome, son of Jacob and Margaret Weber Durr. He married Miss Elizabeth Bowers here in 1900. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of Capt. Anion Springer Jr. Camp, United Spanish War Veterans.

He is survived by his widow, mother, five daughters, Mrs. Oliver Mellen, Mrs. Delton Larkin, Eileen and Gertrude Durr, Rome, and Mrs. Allen J. Heaney, Schnectady, four sons, John W., Oneida, William J. Jr., Nelson F. and Robert J., Rome, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Reil, Utica, and Mrs. Francis Heaney, Geneva, a brother Jacob and 10 grandchildren.

Dygert, Jonas

Rome Sentinel
January 10, 1901

Utica - Jonas Dygert died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joshua Capron, 223 Brinckerhoff avenue, after a brief illness of the grip, developing into pneumonia. Mr. Dygert was born at Shell’s Bush, Herkimer county, in 1811. In 1834 he married Miss Margaret Spaulding, whose death occurred on Monday last, caused by the same disease. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dygert moved to this city from Cold Brook, where they had conducted a farm for forty years. Mr. Dygert was a member of the Methodist Church at Cold Brook. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joshua Capron of Utica and Mrs. Henry Raynor of White Creek, Herkimer county, and one grandson, Ernest Bloss of Mohawk. a double funeral of Mr. & Mrs. Dygert will be held at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Capron, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock.