Bacon, George

The funeral of George W. Bacon, who died at West Branch last Wednesday, was held today at 11 o'clock at the Baptist Church in this village, Rev. A.W. Cady officiating. Mr. Bacon was a former resident of Leyden, nearly all his life being spent in that town, but was well known and highly respected in this village. (1903)

Bacon, Wellington

Rome Sentinel

Wellington Bacon, aged 55,. died of cancer at 1:30 am yesterday at 514 Floyd avenue. He had suffered about two years. He came here from Delta three years ago, having resided there about 25 years. He was a faithful member of the M. E. Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cora Walsworth of this city. Funeral at the home Sunday at 12.

contributed by Karen Marsh

Bailey, Calvin

Rome Sentinel
September 5, 1914

Lee Center - Calvin Bailey, the oldest man in the town of Lee, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, David W. Bailey, four miles northwest of this village. He was 92 years old. For the past two years he had been slowly losing his former great strength but he was able to be about the house until the day before yesterday. Then he was taken with an attack of uraemic poisoning and failed rapidly. He enjoyed remarkably good health all his life and was free from illness except about 10 years ago when he had an attack of pneumonia from which he made a complete recovery.

Mr. Bailey was born in Floyd May 1, 1822 and was the son of Lattimore Bailey and Abigail Otis. When he was seven years old his parents moved to this town and for the next 85 years Lee was his home. He followed the occupation of farming all his life and was one of the progressive, successful and energetic men in this section.

Mr. Bailey was twice married. His first wife was Miss Sophrona Wager, who died 35 years ago. About 10 years later he married Mrs. Electa Worden, who died four years ago.

Practically every resident of this town knew Mr. Bailey and he always had the respect of his neighbors and fellow townsmen. He was a member of the M. E. Church, was always glad to do a favor or a kindness for any person in need, believed in a sqaure deal for all and lived an honoable and unright life. He had a fund of knowledge on local events and persons that made him an interesting talker of happenings of other days.

Three children surivive, Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, Camden, Mrs. Emma Davenport, Liker's Corners, NY, and the son with whom Mr. Bailey died. There are also eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held in the M. E. Church here on Tuesday at 1 pm. Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.

Bailey, George

Roman Citizen
July 4, 1888

Lee Center Notes - July 3 - George Bailey, of West Lee, who has been sick for the past two weeks, died yesterday at six o'clock in the morning. He leaves a wife and three small boys. The oldest is about ten years of age. Mr. Bailey was a hard working, industrious man, and was respected by all who knew him. The funeral services will be held in the M. E. Church in this village July 4, at 1 pm

Bailey, Hamilton

Rome Sentinel
January 3, 1897

Hamilton Bailey of Lee Center died of paralysis this morning, aged 62 years. He leaves a wife and one child, also one sister, Mrs. A. P. Tuller of Rome. He had been ill over a year. Mr.Bailey was born in Richfield Springs, coming from that place to Rome. He moved from here to Lee Center about five years ago.

Bailey, Mrs. Latimer

Roman Citizen
December 1, 1876

Lee Center Items - Old Mrs. Bailey, wife of Mr. Lattimore Bailey, died at her late residence on Friday morning, aged 85 years. The funeral will be held at her late home on Monday the 27th. She leaves a companion over 90 years of age and children to mourn her.

Lee Center Items - The funeral of Mrs. Bailey was held on Sabbath morning instead of today, and Rev. J. Stanton preached, consequently the M. E. pulpit at Lee Centre was vacant. Rev. J. N. Shear (local) supplied the vacancy and preached from the 8th of Romans.

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Bainbridge, Abijah H.

Rome Sentinel
January 20, 1873

Abijah H. Bainbridge, aged 77, died in New York Tuesday, the 14th, inst., after two weeks' sickness. By his request his body was brought to Lee Centre and buried by the side of his first wife, in the Hall burying ground, near Henry T. Smith's, an old resident, formerly.

Baker, Conrad

Rome Sentinel
October 15, 1920

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Simon of 220 Elm street, were called to Rochester on account of the death of their brother-in-law, Conrad Baker, of Barnard, near Rochester. Mr. Baker was a well known farm resident of West Branch and Utica. He died on his 72nd birthday of complications, October 15, and was buried on Monday, Oct. 18. In July 1871, he was married to Lydia Simon, daughter of the late Hartman Simon of West Branch and after a few years residence at West Branch, he removed to Utica, where he was in business for a number of years. He moved to Rochester about 30 years ago, where he afterward conducted a fruit farm near the city with great success.

His wife died in September 1919, and after that his health began to fail, and complications set in which caused his death.

Mr. Baker was justice of the peace of the town of Greece for a number of years, and left the office vacant at his death. He was a man of kind and genial disposition and many friends and neighbors mourn his death. He leaves two brothers, Louis W. Baker of Oswego, and G. Henry Baker of Willowvale, four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Smith of Iowa, *Mrs. J. W. Friesby, *Mrs. O. S. Keter and Mrs. Frank Wheeler, all of Utica, and the following children: Albert and Stalham Baker and Mrs. George Wendt, all of Barnard.

Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester.

*According to a descendant of Conrad & Lydia Baker, these names should read: Mrs. J. William Frisby (Sarah F. Baker), and Mrs. Orlando S. Teter (Emma Baker)

Baker, John N.

Lee Center, Feb 19, (1917) - John N. Baker, aged 76, died in a Rome Hospital this morning. he was born in Holland Patent in 1841. In 1864 he was married to Susie A. Dugan of Brooklyn. He resided in Lee Center for the past 34 years. He was a farmer by occupation but for some time past he had been employed as watchman at the Lee Center canning factory. He is survived by his wife. The funeral will be held at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Lee Center.

contributed by Karen Marsh

Baker, Lydia Simon

Rome Sentinel
September 16, 1919

Relatives in this city have received the sad news of the passing away of Mrs. Conrad Baker of Barnard, near Rochester, on Tuesday, September 16 at 2 o'clock pm in her 71st year. The immediate cause of her death was cancer of the stomach. She had been in poor health for a number of years and was operated upon seven years ago, but with only partial success. Mrs. Baker was of a very kindly and generous disposition, always ready to help and leaves many friends to mourn her death. She was born at West Branch, Aug. 16, 1849, a daughter of the late Hartman and Amelia Simon. In 1870 she was married to Conrad Baker and after about four years they moved to Utica and later to Rochester and Barnard at which latter place they conducted a large fruit farm.

Mrs. Baker was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester and very much interested in Christian work. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Albert and Stalham and one daughter, Mrs. George Wendt, all of Barnard, and five grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. Carl Simon of Rome.

The funeral was held at the family resident on Friday, Sept. 19, at 2:30 pm and interment was made at Lake Avenue Cemetery.

Baker, Margaret

Dec. 5

Lee - The death of Mrs. Margaret Baker occurred at her home in this place at 3 o'clock this morning after being in poor health for a long time. Her last illness has extended over about two weeks. Heart trouble was the cause of her death. The deceased was born in Alsace, Germany, March 23, 1823, and came to this country at the age of six years. She had resided for some time in the town of Verona. She was a member pf the M.E. Church at this place and active worker in its interests. Her husband , Martin Baker, died in 1890, Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs.J.J. Beck, Taberg; Mrs. Manuel Van Slyke of Clinton; Mrs. George Hauck,, Mrs. A.H. Golly, Miss Hattie Baker, and Mrs. M.J. Birnie of Rome, and Mrs. Mattie Lobdell of Lee, and one son, Charles E. Baker of Lee, also one brother, Bernard Neiss of Rome.

Ballard, W. W.

Roman Citizen
June 10, 1864

Capt. B. W. Richardson has written his wife in this village a letter, which states the losses in the 81st Regiment to have been terrible in the battles of Friday last before Richmond. Capt. Richardson is wounded in three places -- shoulder, thigh and hand -- and will come home soon. He also states that the brave and patriotic Capt. W.W. Ballard was killed instantly in the action of Friday.

Capt. Ballard was from Lee, Oneida Co., NY, where his wife now resides. He was a thorough and most capable officer, one who had loved his country, and one who has finally given his heart's blood in its defence. The very interesting letters from his pen, which have appeared from time to time in the Citizen, are a good index of the man. -- Peace to his ashes.

Roman Citizen
June 17, 1864

The remains of Capt. W.W. Ballard, killed in the late battles before Richmond, arrived in this village (Rome, NY) on Tuesday night and were taken to Lee on Wednesday, attended by a large delegation of the citizens of that town. The funeral, which was conducted with military honors, took place on Thursday, at 2 P.M. Capt. B. leaves a wife and three children, the oldest of which, a son 18 years old, was with him on the field of battle when he fell.

Bamber, Alexander

Roman Citizen
March 7, 1884

Alexander Bamber, of the Valley, died Friday, February 29, 1884, after several weeks of suffering from paralysis. He received the first shock some five or six weeks ago, which confined him to his bed. On the forenoon of his death he received another, from which he never rallied, passing away a few hours thereafter. Deceased was in his 48th year, and leaves two sisters, Lucy Ann and Mary Jane Bamber, to mourn Mr. Bamber was a son of the late Eliza J. Bamber, who died February 1, 1884, at the advanced age of 77 years, by whose death, it may be said, the last of the Davidson family has virtually passed away -- she having been a sister of the late Andrew, Alexander and Lucy Ann Davidson. The fact that Mrs. Bamber died on the first day of the month and her son on the last day, recalls the instance of the deaths of Andrew and Lucy Ann Davidson, whose deaths occurred in June 1878, Mr. Davidson breathing his last the first day of the month and his sister the last day, and both in the same room. Mr. Bamber's funeral was held from the house at 1 pm Monday, Rev. J. W. Simpson officating. The remains were interred in the Valley cemetery.

Barnard, Alpheus

Alpheus Barnard, of Lee, who lives on the state road, about eight miles west of Rome, Committed suicide on Monday afternoon by hanging himself in his corn-house. His family had all gone to attend a funeral and left him alone, and when they returned they found him hanging by the neck, dead.. He had been sick for some this time past, and was convalescent, . Sickness had shattered his mind and caused temporary insanity, hence the rash act. He was a married man about 35 years of age, and highly respected by all who knew him. Coroner Lawton, of Rome, held an inquest on the remains. (he died Aug 21, 1871 and is buried in Lee State Road Cemetery)

Barnard, Grace Young

Rome Sentinel
February 23, 1920

At 5:30 pm on Sunday occurred the death of Mrs. Henry Barnard Jr. at her home, 316 W. Embargo St. Three weeks ago on Tuesday at the Rome Hospital she underwent a fourth operation for an ailment for which there seems to have been no permanent relief, however, she appeared to be getting along well and was removed to her home at noon on Sunday. She seemed to be better than ever before and was bright and cheerful, walking about the house and playing several pieces on the piano. Later she went to her room for a rest. Her mother soon afterward heard a noise in her daughter's room and upon going there found her unconscious. A physician was summoned but Mrs. Barnard had passed away before his arrival, heart failure being the cause of death. Mrs. Barnard's maiden name was Grace A. Young. She was a daughter of Mrs. and the late E. A. Young and was born in Lee Nov. 20, 1874. The family removed to Rome when she was six months old. Oct. 17, 1898 she was married to Mr. Barnard who with her mother survives. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church and of the Womans Society and the Sewing Circle connected with the church. A woman of pleasing personality and kindly deposition and made a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her death and will extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. She took great pleasure in rendering service for others and in deeds of charity and was much esteemed and beloved.

Barnard, Henry

Rome Sentinel
August 1, 1922

Henry Barnard Sr. died at his home, 106 W. Embargo St., at 1 o'clock this morning. He had been out of health for the past year, and for about four weeks had been confined to his bed with Bright's disease and complications. Henry Barnard Sr. was one of family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, of John Barnard and Mary Smith, was born at Lee (State Road) June 28, 1836, and was therefore in his 87th year. His father was a farmer and also conducted a tannery and shoe shop at Lee, and the young man remained with him until he was in his 20th year, when he came to Rome. In this city he started as an apprentice to the harness maker's trade with the late James Elwell. When he had finished his trade in 1861 Mr. Barnard, in partnership with the late Charles F. Keith, purchased the business of Mr. Elwell. This partnership continued for about 15 years, when the firm sold out to the late Edward Barnard, a brother of Henry Barnard Sr. Three years later Mr. Barnard again embarked in the harness and saddlery business, subsequently taking as a partner the late W. W. Peake. This partnership continued a number of years. After its dissolution Mr. Barnard continued the business alone for a while, and then formed a partnership with his brother Edward Barnard, and they conducted a wholesale and retail harness and saddlery business in the Wiggins Block on W. Dominick St. When that block was destroyed by fire the firm bought the block at 111-115 W. Dominick street and built a factory in the rear, the retail business passing into the hands of Henry Barnard Jr. who still conducts it. Some years thereafter Henry Barnard Sr. sold his interest in the factory to his brother Edward and retired from active business. The manufacturing business is now conducted by the Edward Barnard Co. In politics Mr. Barnard was a Democrat and for many years was active in the councils of his party. In 1892 Hon. E. Stuart Williams, then Mayor of Rome, appointed Mr. Barnard a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and he served one term. In 1899 he was appointed an alderman in the old fifth ward to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Alderman A. S. White to the Mayoral. At the expiration of his term he was elected alderman to succeed himself, although the fifth ward was a Republican stronghold. Mr. Barnard was the oldest member of the board of directors of the Rome Savings Bank and at the time of his death was first vice president of the institution. For many years he was one of the appraisers of the bank. He was a gentleman of the old school, ever kind and courteous to all, and stood very high in the business circles of this city. He was greatly esteemed by all who knew him and in his long and successful business career he had made wide acquaintances throughout central New York. Although quiet, almost retiring, in his disposition he made friends of all who came in contact with him and his death will cause a feeling of sadness throughout the city. he was a member of the Rome Club. In 1871 Mr. Barnard married Miss Sarah Smith of Middleville, Herkimer county. She passed away in May, 1914. He is survived by one son, Henry Barnard, two daughters, Misses Minnie and Ernestine Barnard, and one sister, Mrs. Etta B. Keith, all of this city.

Barnard, Jay Vincent

Sept 30

Lee Center, Jay Vincent Barnard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Barnard, of this village, and until seven years ago a resident of Rome, died at 5 o'clock this morning at Camp Decatur, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was ill only a short time of pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza.

He was taken ill a week ago today and sent to the hospital. During the week his parents received two letters from him in which he said he was getting better and expected to be out within a few days. Saturday night they received a telegram, saying his condition had made a change for the worse and this morning another message came, announcing his death. Mr. Barnard was 21 years old and the record of his determined effort to get into the service is a fine example of American spirit. He enlisted in the National Guard on April 2, 1917 and in July of the same year was discharged for physical disability after he had undergone an operation for appendicitis.

On August 6, he re-enlisted in the depot brigade from which he was discharged last June. On the following day he enlisted in the Navy at a recruiting station.

On the 13 day of this month he was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Camp. He was a popular young man and had many friends and acquaintances here and in Rome.

He leaves besides his parents one brother, Walter Virgil Barnard of Rome. The body will be brought here for burial. ( He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Co. 566 8th. Regt. U.S. Navy 1897 - Sep. 30, 1918)

Barnard, John

Barnard - Lee on Friday October 6, 1865, of quick consumption. John Barnard, brother of George Barnard Esq. and father of Henry Barnard of Rome, aged 67 years and 7 months.

Barnard, John Jr.

Rome Sentinel
May 1, 1908

John Barnard, a well known and highly respected resident of the town of Lee, died on Thursday afternoon. He was born in that town 74 years ago and always had resided there. He always followed the vocation of farming, of which he made a success. Mrs. Barnard died about a year ago. Surviving are three children, Fred J. Barnard of Rome, Miss Mame Barnard of Lee and Mrs. R. J. Williams of New York; also one brother and three sisters, Henry Barnard Sr., Mrs. Elizabeth Keith, Mrs. Etta Keith and Mrs. Emily Elwell, all of Rome. Perhaps no man was better known in the town of Lee and surrounding country than John Barnard. He was a man of excellent business ability, square in his dealing and did unto others as he sought to be done by.

Barnard, Mary Campbell

Rome Sentinel/
May 8, 1907/

Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, aged 78 years, died from heart failure at 10:10 am today at the home of Charles H. Saulpaugh at Lee (State Road). She had been confined to her bed for the past four weeks. Mrs. Barnard was born in the town of Lee, where she always resided. She was a daughter of Frank & Elizabeth Campbell and was born on Jan. 24, 1829. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Lee. The surviving relatives besides her husband, John Barnard, are three children, Fred J. Barnard of Rome, Mrs. R. J. Williams of New York, and Miss Marie E. Barnard of Lee. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Edward Campbell of Rome, Timothy Campbell, Mrs. Charles Cook and Mrs. William Armstrong of Taberg. Mrs. Barnard was a kind and sympathetic neighbor and friend and was always ready to respond to calls for assistance in times of trouble and affliction. She will be greatly missed in the community where her life was spent.

Barnard, Mary

Rome Sentinel
January 10, 1944

Mary E. Barnard died Saturday at 6 pm at the home of her sister, Mrs. Russell J. Williams, 603 N. Madison St. She had been in poor health for some time finally succumbing to bronchial pneumonia. Born in Lee, she was the daughter of the late John & Mary Campbell Barnard. She was never married. She attended schools in Lee and in Rome. in 1914 she went to New York. She acted as assistant manager in the Ausable Club in the Adirondacks during several summer seasons, and at the Yeoman's Club in North Carolina during the winters. In 1939 she returned to Rome with her sister and brother-in-law with whom she made her home until her death. She attended the First Presbyterian Church. Besides her sister Miss Barnard leaves several nieces and nephews.

Barnard, Mary Smith

Rome Sentinel
May 5, 1897

Mrs. Mary Smith Barnard, widow of John Barnard and an old and well known resident of Lee and Rome, died at her home, No. 417 West Liberty street, at 12:10 o'clock Wednesday night, in the 89th year of her age. She did not appear to have any disease, but suffered a general breaking down of the system, due to her age. She had been ailing all winter, but was confined to her bed less than four weeks. Up to almost the last the family did not expect a fatal termination, but thought she would raly again. The end came peacefully and she passed away very quietly and without a struggle. Mary Smith Barnard was a daughter of Levi Smith, and was born in town of Lee on December 10, 1808. She was married on October 4, 1830 and lived on the State road, town of Lee, until 1867, when she moved to Rome and passed the remainder of her days in the house where she died. Her husband passed away on October 6, 1865. She was the mother of eight children, seven of whom survive, as follows: Mrs. James Elwell, John Barnard, Henry Barnard, Mrs. Charles Keith, Jay Barnard, Edward Barnard, and Mrs. Etta Keith, widow of James L. Keith, all of whom live in Rome. The other daughter, Mrs. E. B. Tupper, died Feb. 5, 1887. Mrs. Barnard came of a long lived family. Her father lived to a great age, and her only surviving sister, Mrs. A. I. Storey of Summit, Wis. died on Feb. 7, 1896, aged 92 years. She had a wide circle of acquaintances and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She retained the use of her faculties up to the very last in spite of her age. Her memory was good and some years ago she recovered her second sight and could read without spectacles. She had a very cheerful temperament and was a kind and warm-hearted neighbor. Few persons were more generally esteemed. Her cheerful and sunny deposition made her a welcome visitor wherever she went. Although she lived to a good old age she did not grow old in spirit but was always interested in the young people and their plans. She had a word of good cheer for everyone. Mrs. Barnard was a very sympathetic nature and in the sick room was particularly helpful. Every year a family reunion was held on Thanksgiving day and the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that gathered on those occasions made up a company that numbered from 32 to 35 persons, to all of whom her death will came as a personal loss.

Barnes, George P.

Sept. 8

Point Rock - George P. Barnes, a highly respected resident of this town, died at his home two miles south of this place at an early hour Sunday morning. He had been confined to his bed only a little over a week, but had been suffering for some time with bladder and kidney difficulty. Mr. Barnes was born in this town 68 years ago and his whole life was spent in this neighborhood, where he was well known and much esteemed. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and one sister, Mrs. Hannah Cornish of Rome, besides several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Baron Steuben Lodge, F. and A.M. of Lee Center. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the M.E. Church at Lee Center, Rev. C.E. Lloyd conducting the services. The Masons will attend in a body and conduct their services at the grave. Mrs. Barnes has the sympathy of a host of friends. The death of her husband is especially hard as she is unable to walk, having broken one of her hips twelve weeks ago.

Bartlett, Dolly Harger

Rome Sentinel
March 16, 1911

Mrs. Dolly N. Harger, widow of John Bartlett, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James A. Corey, 514 W. Thomas Street, this morning at 11 o'clock. She had been an invalid for the past 16 months and for the past ten weeks has been suffering with septic poisoning, which caused her death. Mrs. Bartlett was born in Lee July 15, 1834, and was therefore in her 77th year. Her parents were George and Lydia Harger. About 50 years ago in Taberg, she was united in marriage with John Bartlett, and they continued to live in Lee until 25 years ago when they moved to Deansboro. They lived there about 13 years and shortly after the death of Mr. Bartlett, which occurred 14 years ago, Mrs. Bartlett came to this city and lived with her son, Dr. H. G. Bartlett, until he went west several years ago. Then she went to live with her daughter, where she died. She had many friends who were attracted to her by her kindly way and the cheerful view she took of everything that came to her, whether good fortune or ill. Besides her daughter of this city and her son of Maxwell, New Mexico, she is survived by two brothers, C. Huntley Harger and Seymour Harger, both of Clinton. R. B. Nisbet and Charles March of this city and Dewey Marsh of Clark Mills are cousins.

Bartlett, George

Rome Sentinel
April 20, 1905

The funeral of George Bartlett, who recently died in Syracuse, was held from Wiggins & Sons undertaking parlors this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Peabody officiating. The interment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery at West Lee.

Bartlett, John

Rome Sentinel
March 27, 1897

Clinton - John Bartlett, father of Dr. H.G. Bartlett, died at his home three miles south of this village Thursday night, after an illness of a week. Mr. Bartlett was born in 1833 at Lee Center. He was a farmer by occupation. A man of many sterling qualities he was esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He leaves beside his wife and one son, Dr. Bartlett of this village, one daughter, Mrs. James A. Corey of Deansboro, and three brothers, Joseph of Alexandria Bay, George of Lee Center, and Charles of Theresa.

Bassett, Frank O.

Rome Sentinel
May 13, 1922

Taberg - May 13 - Frank O. Bassett, 76, a veteran of the Civil War and a resident of the town of Annsville for 25 years died at a Rome Hospital Thursday from infirmities indicent to age. Mr. Bassett was born in Lee and spent his life there and in this village. For a number of years he was a member of Skillin Post GAR of Rome and later affiliating with the Taberg. When the Taberg post disbanded he transferred to the Camden organization of which he was a member at the time of his death. He saw five years service in the war of the states. His occupation was farming. He retired several years ago. Surviving besides his widow are two daughters who reside in New York.

Bassett, Mrs. Frank

Rome Sentinel
October 15, 1895

Taberg - The remains of Mrs. Bassett of Lee were brought here this afternoon for burial. She was the widow of the late Joseph Bassett, for many years a resident here . She leaves one son, Frank and one brother Thomas [Timothy] Sweatman of Lee.

Bates, H. H.

Rome Sentinel
August 1, 1901

Point Rock - The death of H. H. Bates occurred at the home of his son, Orson C. Bates, in this place at 2:10 yesterday afternoon from pneumonia and kidney trouble. He was aged 78 years and had been a resident of Point Rock for the past 4 or 5 years. He formerly lived in the vicinity of Pavillion, Genesee County. His wife died several years ago. Surviving besies his son, are four daughters, Mrs. C. A. Ogden, Oneida, Mrs. W. P. Cleveland, Ellenville, Mrs. J. C. Ford of Vernon and Mrs. George Deyo, whose husband is employed at Clinton Prison. The deceased was much respected and had many friends throughout this section.

Beck, William

Roman Citizen
February 3, 1899

At 215 North Washington Street, Monday evening, occurred the death of an honored and respected Roman, William Beck, aged 75 years. Mr. Beck was born in England and when 7 years old came to this country with his parents, locating in Utica and later came to Rome. For some years Mr. Beck was engaged in boating on the Erie canal. Subsequently he ran the Rome and Lee Center stage and then conducted a hotel at Lee Center for six years. Afterward he bought and conducted the hotel and restaurant on the west side of South James street at the Central Railroad. Later he bought the old Tremont House, a hotel on West Dominick Street, where the Stevens Jackson building now stands. He renamed the house the Northern Hotel, and conducted it till 1881, when he sold out and retired from active business. Mr. Beck was quiet and unassuming in his manner, of strict integrity, and excellent qualities. His wife, two sons, George of Boonville, and William of Chicago, one daughter, Mrs. Ella Capron of Rome, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ford, of Syracuse, survive.

Bellinger, Nathan

Rome Sentinel
October 4, 1912

Lake Delta - Nathan Bellinger, who died on Thursday at the ripe age of 81 years, was one of our most reliable citizens. He was born in Boonville June 4, 1837, a son of John P. & Elizabeth Reese Bellinger and was the last survivor of the family. He was a grandson of John Bellinger who did duty as captain in the Fourds Regiment, Tryon county militia, and was at the battle of Oriskany, and a great grandson of Col. Peter Bellinger, of the same regiment. On his mother's side, Dr. Reese did heroic service in the Revolution when surgeons were scarce but much needed. Coming from the sturdy line of Mohawk Dutch acnsetry he inherited their vitality and longevity. In his youth he followed the occupation of carpenter and was successful. In 1884 he moved from Boonville to Delta, settling on the old Robert Felton homestead, where he lived until his removal on account of the barge canal reservoir. His wife, who was Elizabeth, daughter of George and Polly (VanBuskirk) Potter, died in 1885. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Jennie V. Bellinger, who tenderly cared for her father in his last days, and Mrs. Mary E. Miller, and one grandson, Fred N. Miller of Rome. Mr. Bellinger was very reserved in his manner, his greatest pleasure was in his home life where he was always to be found.

Benedict, Lewis N.

Rome Sentinel
April 24, 1938

Lewis N. Benedict, 81, retired teacher, grocer and farmer, died at his home, Rome-Bartlett road, yesterday afternoon after a two years illness. Mr. Benedict was born in Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Phoebe Overton Benedict and when a boy went to Victory, NY with his father. He was educated in Red Creek Academy and later taught school in district schools there. In 1879 Mr. Benedict came to Rome, becoming a teacher at the Central New York School for the Deaf. He retired from that profession in 1892. For a time he conducted a store here and then moved to the farm where he died. On June 22, 1881, Mr. Benedict married Miss Harriet J. Lockwood. Two children were born to this union, Mrs. John Z. Moore, missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church of Colorado Springs to Pyeng-Yang, Korea, and Bayard F. Benedict, Indianapolis. Mrs. Moore has two children, Harriett E. and James B. of Mr. Union College, Alliance, O. Mrs. Benedict died February 19, 1899, and on December 24, 1902, Mr. Benedict married Emma J. Weaver, Smyrna, NY. To this union was born three children, Esther R., at home; Augustus W., pastor of the Friends (Quaker) Church at West Branch, and Charles E., Indianapolis. There also are seven other grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the John J. Strong Funeral Home, this city, Wednesday at 2 pm.

Benkert, John

June 5

Rome - The funeral of John Benkert was held last Friday from his home in Stokes. The beares were: Olen E., Howard J. and E.J. Rice and W.E. Wilson, all of this city, nephews of deceased. The remains were laid on Evergreen Cemetery at Stokes. Mr. Benkert was the oldest of a family of nine children of Jonh Benkert and Magdalene Muer, both of Berne, Switzerland, He came to America with his parents in 1852 and settled in Lee. Later, four years were spent in Wisconsin. Dec 26, 1868, Mr. Benkert married married Miss Elizabeth Rice., of Lee at Westernville, the ceremony being preformed by Justice Hallock, and they settled near Delta, where they lived six years on the north edge of the present Lake Delta. Mr. Bankert bought a farm in Western, where they moved in 1873. They lived there till a little over a year ago, when Mr. Bankert bought the home where he died, leaving the farm for a retired life. Their long married life had never been marred till his death. He was a genius at making ax handles, and he engaged in carpenter and mason work. He was of unquestioned integrity and never had any trouble with anyone. He was devoted to his home and family, where his true worth was best known. Besides his widow he leaves two children, Henry Benkert, of Western, and Mrs. Walter Wolfe of Stokes.; four grandchildren, Henry Benkert Jr., Frank Benkert, and Miss Edna and Elizabeth Benkert, all of Western; three brothers, Rudolph and Fred of Monroe, Wis. And Frank, of Galena, Ill. And two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Bringgold, of Kettle Falls, British Colombia, and Lizzie Longley, of Wisconsin.

Billings, Mrs. E. (Ford)

Roman Citizen
March 11, 1887

Mrs. E. Billings, youngest sister of the late Henry Ford of Lee NY, died at Hatfield, Mass., on Friday of last week, aged 76 years. Deceased leaves a husband, three sons, four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Caswell, of Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Birnie, Martin

March 17, 1873

Martin Birnie, who died Friday night, the 14th. Was one of our old, substantial farmers, a man of strict integrity. He was a Univeralist in belief, and was baptized in that faith two weeks since. He died easily and seemed perfectly resigned, having his senses to the last. He had accumulated quite a property, which is left to his wife and two children. He left a will disposing of it as he thought proper. Consumption had put its iron hand upon him some years since, and he did not expect to live beyond spring. Rev. Ballou is to preach the funeral sermon Monday, the 17th., at 1 o'clock p.m. at the Lee Center Church.

Bishop, Rebecca

Roman Citizen
Delta
December 8, 1891

Mrs. Rebecca Bishop, widow of the late Dr. Leverett Bishop, died Sunday night at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. M. G. Wadsworth, aged 87 years. Her funeral will be held at Sauquoit on Thursday.

Blake, Estelle M. Marsh

Rome Sentinel
April 20 (1911)

Mrs. John Blake, of 509 West Thomas Street, who died early Saturday morning, had been in poor health for over four years though confined to her bed only 10 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Marsh, her maiden name being Estella M. Marsh, and she was born in the village of Delta March 15, 1887. December 30, 1907, she married Mr. Blake in this city, Rev. Father Henry performing the ceremony, and the greater part of her life from that time had been spent here. She possessed many sterling qualities and was attractive and had many friends who learned of her death with deep regret. Besides her husband and one son, Clarence A. Blake, of Rome, she is survived by her parents, two brothers, Ernest and Herbert Marsh, and a sister, Miss Mabel Marsh, all of Westernville. The remains were taken to the home of William P. McDonald, 321 East Myrtle street, and the funeral was held at St. Peter’s Church Tuesday morning. Rev. Father Kelly celebrating requiem high mass. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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The death of Archibald Melvin Blue, a well known and highly esteamed resident of Holland Patent, occurred suddenly at his home on Floyd Avenue in that village, Monday morning. Death was due to heart trouble. The news of his death occasioned much sorrow in the vicinity in which he resided, as he was a kind neighbor and a gentleman in every respect.

Mr. Blue was born in North Gage August 15, 1847, a son of the late Col. Malcom A. Blue. He carried on farming successfully in North Gage until 12 years ago when he moved to Holland Patent. He had since occupied the Townsend homestead in that village, more generally known as " the old cobblestone house." Mr. Blue was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Trenton. In politics he was a republican.

Deceased was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth C. McIntyrre, of North Gage, whom he married October 22, 1873. She died January 3, 1906. Of this union four children survive. They are Alexander Blue, of South Trenton; Daniel M. Blue of Boonville; Archibald Blue of Lee Center; and Miss Ellen A. Blue of Holland Patent. A year ago last fall Mr. Blue married Mrs. Mabel Evand, who also survives, together with one sister, Mrs. John K. Walker, of Holland Patent, and one brother, Hon. A. Grant Blue of North Gage. The funeral was held from his late home and from the church at North Gage in the afternoon. Interment was at North Gage.

Holland Patent, June 2 - At his late home of Holland Patent, at 7:15 o'clock this morning, occurred the death of Arch M. Blue, at the age of 66 years. For a number of years he had bee a sufferer from heart trouble and about three weeks ago while trimming an apple tree he was attacked by a fainting spell, falling to the ground. While not seriously injured by the fall he felt the effects to a marked degree and gradually failed until he passed away.

He was a native of the town of Deerfield, born at North Gage, the son of the late Malcom and Sally M. Hetherington Blue, and all his life was spent on a farm. On the death of his father he succeeded to the management of the home place where he resided until about ten years ago, when he removed to this village. He was married at North Gage to Miss Elizabeth McIntyre of that place, who died January 1906. In October 1911, he was married to Mrs. Mabel Evans of Holland Patent. She survives him with four children, Alexanded Blue of South Trenton, Proff. Daniel M. Blue of Boonville, Archibald Blue of Lee Center, and Miss Ella Mae Blue who lived at home. Also one brother Hon. A. Grant Blue, former member of Assembly, and one sister, Mrs. John K. Walker of Holland Patent.

Arch M. Blue was a man of sterling character, a staunch and loyal friend, and enjoyed the highest respect and esteem of everyone who knew him. He had always taken a live interest in public matters and was prominent in the councils of the Republican party in his native town of Deerfield which he represented in the Oneida County Board of Supervisors with honor to himself and credit to the town. He was a valued member of North Gage Baptist Church and also of Trenton Lodge, F. and A.M. He was a member of the Supervisors and Ex-Supervisors Association of this county.

Bonfoy, Lizzie Rudd

Rome Sentinel
January 2, 1900

Bork, Charles

Rome Sentinel
July 5, 1907

The death of Charles Bork occurred at his residence, 210 West Bloomfield Street, at 7:30 o'clock on Thursday morning, after an illness of six months with Bright's disease. Mr. Bork was born in Lee on June 2, 1835. He resided there for 45 years, following the business of farming. He then moved to Westernville where he remained for 23 years. He came to Rome four years ago. For twenty-three years Mr. Bork conducted the hotel known as the Westernville House at Westernville. On Dec. 30, 1857 he was married to Sarah Ann Wentworth of Lee, who survives, with one daughter, Mrs. Henry Coventry of Rome. He also leaves two grandchildren, Harry and Arthur Coventry of Rome. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was generally esteemed and respected.

(newspaper unknown) July 5

Charles Bork died yesterday at his home, 210 West Bloomfield street. He had been in poor health the past six months. Mr. Bork was born in the town of Lee 72 years ago the 2d of last month and lived there till he was 45 years old when he moved to Westernville, where for a number of years he conducted the Westernville Hotel. He was in the hotel business up to the time he came here four years ago when he retired. On December 30, 1857, he married Miss Sarah Ann Wentworth, who with one daughter, Mrs. Henry Coventry, of this city, survives. He also leaves two grandchildren. Mr. Bork was a son of Henry Bork, one of the early settlers of that section, who for years operated the saw mill at Lee Line.

Bork, Christian

Rome Sentinel
May 6, 1873

DIED: In Lee, April 29, 1873, Christian Bork, aged 68 yrs 8 mos 6 days.

Bork, Maria (Vroman)

Rome Sentinel
June 22, 1880

DIED: Bork - In Lee, June 16, 1880, Mrs. Maria Bork, relicit of the late Christian P. Bork, aged 63 yrs.

Bork, Mrs. Jacob

Rome Sentinel
April 8, 1872

The funeral of Mrs. Jacob Bork attended at the Valley Church yesterday.

Bork, Daniel S.

Rome Sentinel
August 10, 1874

I am pained to announce the death of Daniel S. Bork who died at his home near Lee Line last Saturday of typhoid fever. Mr. Bork had lived in Lee for almost 60 years, his father, Peter Bork, being one of our first settlers moving into town about 1815. In his death Lee loses one of her prominent citizens and an honest man. To his friends his loss is irreparable. Respected and honored by all who knew him, his departure leaves a wide gap in the old guard and deserves a more extended notice than time permits at this writing.

Bork, George W.

Rome Sentinel
June 15, 1904

George W. Bork, 67 years old, died at noon today from a complication of diseases at the home of his cousin, Charles Bork, No. 211 W. Bloomfield street. Mr. Bork was a native of Lee and a resident of that town for many years. When a young man he was united in marriage with Miss Zenana Barnard of Lee, who survives. During the last ten years he had boarded at White's Hotel and worked at the trade of carpenter. Mr. Bork had been ill for a long time and before being removed to his cousin's house ten weeks ago spent two months at Rome Hospital. Surviving are one brother, whose whereabouts in the west are unknown, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Lillian Grosman of Syracuse.

Rome Sentinel
June 24, 1904

George W. Bork, who died last week at the home of his cousin, Charles Bork, 412 West Bloomfield Street, had many friends in Rome and in the town of Lee. He was born in the latter town 67 years ago and there he lived till he came to Rome 12 years ago. Since coming here he boarded at White's Hotel till he was taken ill, when he went to the home of his cousin, where he died. Mr. Bork was a carpenter by trade and as such was employed by different Rome contractors. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union and that body held a special meeting and passed suitable resolutions. While working at his trade he traveled extensively and had worked in Texas, Missouri, Nebraska, Idaho and Utah. He was a member of Baron Steuben Lodge No. 264, F. & A. M. of Delta and that lodge had charge of the funeral service at Delta last Friday. He was an upright and industrious man and had the respect of all who knew him.

Bork, Sarah (Wentworth)

Rome Sentinel
March 4, 1910

Mrs. Sarah A. Bork, widow of Chas. Bork, who died at her home, 210 W. Bloomfield St., on Thursday afternoon, had been confined to her bed the last four months with creeping paralysis, the cause of death. She was born near Verona, Dec. 15, 1838, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Elipalet Wentworth. She married Charles Bork of Lee on Dec. 30, 1857, and the couple moved to Western where they resided until Jan. 2, 1904, when they came to Rome. Mr. Bork died on Jul. 4, 1907. Mrs. Bork attened the Universalist Church and was a woman of kind disposition and charitable nature and had a host of friends who will mourn her death. She is survived by an only daughter, Cora Coventry of Ridge Mills, who had been with her mother constantly during her last illness, also one sister, Mrs. Mary L. Carr of Mandan, ND, and two grandsons.

Bork, Frank

Rome Sentinel
December 28, 1886

Frank Bork, a respected citizen of the Town of Lee, was buried in the Sand Flats Cemetery on Friday. The deceased had been ill for a long time. A few days ago pneumonia set in and caused his death. He was 32 years old. He leaves his wife and one child.

Bork, Daniel E.

Rome Sentinel
August 21, 1940

Lee - Aug. 21 - Daniel E. Bork, 77, a life-long resident of the town of Lee and an active officer of the town for many years, died at his home between Lorena and Turin Road at 5 am today. He had been ill a week after suffering a cerebral hemorrage last Wednesday. He was born in the town, Feb. 11, 1863, a son of the late Daniel and Harriet Bronson Bork. On Jan. 29, 1885, in the Town of Lee, he married Miss Minnie Felton who died May 2, 1936. Mr. Bork was a prosperous farmer until his retirement in 1936. He maintained his home here where he spent the summer, going to Florida for the winter. He was a member and past master of Baron Steuben Lodge, F. & A. M., Lee Center. He was a prominent Democrat and had held many town offices and at the time of his passing was a committeeman. He was a member of the board of trustees of Evergreen Cemetery Association and was a past president of the association. He is survived by several cousins. Funeral arrangments in charge of Griffin & Aldridge are incomplete.

Bork, Harriet Bronson

Rome Sentinel
December 24, 1918

Following a long and useful life during which she ingratiated herself into the hearts of her many friends, Harriet A. Bronson, widow of Daniel S. Bork, died at her home here this morning at 3:30 o'clock. She had been in poor health for a period of about 10 years and death was due to the infirmities of age. Mrs. Bork was born in Madison county on June 18, 1834, a daughter of the late Eli and Rosina Capron Bronson. She had lived near Lake Delta since she was 10 years old. She was married in 1849 and her husband died in 1874. She was a member of the Universalist Church at Lee Center and, when her health permitted, always took much interest in the church work. She was a true Christian woman, one who held the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends to whom her death will bring much sorrow. Mrs. Bork is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Maryette Bellinger and Daniel E. Bork, both of Lake Delta. Mrs. Bellinger lives on the old homestead. The family is one of the oldest and most respected in this vicinity. Mrs. Bork's brother, Charles E. Bronson, died on Oct. 11, this year. She was the last surviving member of both the Bronson and Bork families. The funeral will be held at her late home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and interment will be made in the family plot at Evergreen Cemetery.

Bork, Jacob

Jan 8

Lee Center - - A double death from pneumonia occurred yesterday at the residence of G.W. Bork on the Rome and Lee town line. Mrs. Sarah A. Dingman, mother of Mrs. Bork, died at 1:30 p.m. and Jacob Bork, father of Mr. Bork, died at 7:45 p.m. Both were old residents of this locally and well known Lee and Rome. Mrs. Dingman was a daughter of the late Julius Roberts, who owned the farm at Blossvale now belongs to Col. R.G. Savery. Her first husband was Benjamin Barnard of Lee, and the second Cornelius Dingman of Lee Center. Mrs. D. was a skillful and faithful nurse, and for some years past had been much engaged in Rome families. She is remembered kindly by all who know her for many good qualities of hand and heart, and the news of her death will cause sincere mourninh in many a household outside her own immediate family. Her only surviving child is Mrs. Bork, with whom she had lived during the past ten years. Jacob Bork was a native of the town of Lee. He was a success farmer and a man generally respected. He leaves two sons, George W.Bork, with whom he lived, and Andrew J. Bork of Kansas City.

Bork, Minnie Felton

Rome Sentinel
May 2, 1936

Mrs. Minnie Felton Bork, 70, wife of Daniel E. Bork, died early this morning at a Utica hospital where she had been confined for the past month. She had been in failing health for the past two years and seriously ill for two months. She was a lifelong resident of the town of Lee, having been born here Sept. 11, 1865, a daughter of the late Elan and Mary Felton. On Jan. 29, 1885, she was married to Daniel E. Bork, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. Mr. Door of Delta. For the past 13 years she had lived on the Bork Road, Lorena. She was a charter member and a past matron of Lake Delta Chapter 590 OES and was very active in chapter work as long as her health permitted. She was a Universalist in faith but for the past several years had attended the Rome Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband is a nephew, Ralph Harrington, of New York City.

Bork, Zenana (Barnard)

Rome Sentinel
January 4, 1905

Mrs. Zenana Bork, aged 61, died at her home, Hotel Zenana, at Stokes, about six miles north of Rome, at 10:30 pm Monday. She had been ill about a week of pneumonia. Last fall she suffered a stroke of paralysis. She had conducted the hotel a number of years and prior to that the Lee Line Hotel.

Bowman, Carrie E.

Mrs. Carrie E. Bowman 88, 208 Kossuth Street, died in the Rome Hospital late last night. She had been ill since New Years Day. Born Dec. 10, 1857, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline Dorn., Point Rock. She became the wife of John Bowman in 1884, and lived in Lee Center where he operated a hotel, Mr. Bowman died Aug. 23, 1935. Mrs. Bowman is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Ory J.Reynolds and Mrs. William Sturtevent; four nephews Homer McNamara, who made his home with Mrs. Bowman. Frederick Light, and Clifford Light, Rome; Leo Light, Ozone, Park, Long Island and several cousins.

Bowman, Carrie L.

Following an illness which commenced on January 3, Carrie L., only daughter of John and Carrie E. Dorn Bowman, died Thursday a.m. at 10 o'clock at the family residence 208 Kossuth Street. Death was due to influenza and pneumonia. Miss Bowman was born at Point Rock on May 2, 1889, and with the exception of two years spent in the city, when she was a small child, she had lived in Lee. On September 25, 1918, her fathers hotel at Lee Center was burned and on Nov. 26 she returned to Rome with her parents.

Miss Bowman was a bright, loveable girl, who had a large number of friends in the town of Lee and during her short residence in this city she had endeared herself to all with whom she became acquainted . She attended the M.E. Church at Lee Center, was a member of the Epworth League of that church and also the church choir and the Lee Center Red Cross Society. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers John E. and Howard W. Bowman., both of whom are confined to their home on Kossuth Street with influenza-pnemonia. Their condition is improved and their recovery is expected.

Funeral services for Miss Carrie L. Bowman were held at the family residence, 208 Kossuth Street, on Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Charles Lloyd, pastor of the Lee Center M.E. Church , officiating. The singing was by the choir of the same church, Miss Harriet Cook, Miss Florence Powell, Alfred Liebie and Rev. Mr. Lloyd. The selections rendered were Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, Face to Face and Some Day We'll Understand. There was a wealth of beautiful floral offerings from friends and realitives and a piece from the Lee Center choir. The bearers were Edward Swancott, Herbert Johnson, Fred Liebe and Archibald Blue all of Lee Center. Interment was made in Rome Cemetery. At the grave the choir sang Nearer , My God to Thee.

Bowman, Elmer F.

Aug 13, 1921

Point Rock - - Thursday morning at 5 o'clock occurred the death of Elmer F. Bowman at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Norton Fox., at the age of 15 years.

The boy was taken ill Monday morning, but appeared to be getting along nicely and his illness was not serious until the evening before he died. Elmer was a general favorite with all who knew him and his death brings great sorrow to this community. His was a nature so filled with good humor as to make him beloved by all, his chums by older people alike. He was a member of Point Rock Sunday School. His unfailing courtesy and willing disposition made him a valued member of this organization.

He was the son of the late William and Libbie Fox Bowman and was born in Annsville Aug. 7, 1906. When the boy was one and one half years old his mother died and about six months later his father was accidentally killed while working in the woods. The grandmother, Mrs. Norton Fox, took Elmer and he has been with the family ever since. Surviving are one brother, Homer Bowman, of Annsville, his grandmother Mrs. Norton Fox of Point Rock , three aunts, Mrs. Fred Leight of Annsville, Mrs. Horace Backer, of Ava, Miss Nora Fox of Point Rock, and three uncles, Albert Fox of Point Rock, John Bowman of Rome and Frank Bowman of Annsville.

Funeral services will be held at Point Rock Church Sunday at 2 p.m.

Bowman, Leo Homer

Feb. 19

Point Rock - The shadow of a deep bereavement fell on the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bowman. Thursday morning in the sudden death of their only child, Leo Homer, aged 2 months. The infant occupied a crib beside the bed of the parents. The mother fed the child at 2:30 a.m. when he seemed to be all right. When the parents awakened in the morning they found the lifeless form of the little one. He had apparently passed away in his sleep.

Mr. and Mrs. Bowman have the sincere sympathy of a large number of friends in their bereavement. The little one was a ray of sunshine in the home and will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the home of the parents at 1 o'clock and at the Point Rock Church at 2 o'clock.

Brady, Martha D. Nisbet

Rome Sentinel
January 9, 1904

Lee - The death of Mrs. Martha D. Brady occurred at 6 pm Friday at her home at Lee Corners. She was a native of this town and was in her 73rd year. Her parents were Mr. & Mrs. William Nisbet. She is survived by eight sons, Fred, Daniel and Chrisopher of Stokes, Thomas, Horace, Henry and James of Rio Vista, Calif., and David of Wheeling, W. Va. The funeral will be held from Wiggins undertaking rooms in Rome, at 2 pm Monday.

Brady, Patrick

Rome Sentinel
May 17, 1901

Stokes - The death of Patrick Brady, a well known farmer of this vicinity, occurred at nine o'clock last night from cancer. He was born in Ireland 75 years ago, but had lived here for many years. He is survived by his wife and nine children.

Brainard, Mrs. Amaziah

Roman Citizen
August 11, 1876

Lee Center Items - Mrs. Amaziah Brainard, daughter of the late John G. Webster, and a sister of Mrs. Erastus Tiffany of your city, died at her residence in this village Tuesday, August 8, at 2 o'clock pm, of purpura hemorrhagica. Deceased was in the enjoyment of usual health until Friday morning last, when she arose and found she had had hemorrhaged from her mouth during the night. Examination showed that there was an effusion of blood in spots underneath the skin over her entire body and under the mucous membrane of her mouth and tongue, which had given rise to the bleeding. This condition prevailed and the hemorrhage increased until death brought relief to her sufferings. Her physician informs me that the disease is an extremely rare and fatal affection, and due to defective nutrition of the coats of the blood-vessels, which tends to their rupture and the effusion of blood into the tissues. The deceased was highly respected in the community, and her death from so terrible and loathsome a disease adds much to the distress of the bereaved family.

Breitauer, Martin

Rome Sentinel
July 12, 1901

The funeral of Martin Breitauer, aged about 24 yrs, son of Mr. & Mrs. Casper Breitauer of West Branch, was held at St. Mary's Church at 2 pm Thursday. Rev. Father Rieger officiated. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Briton, F.

Roman Citizen
February 5, 1884

The funeral of Mr. F. BRITON, of Kiava (North Lee, New York), was held in the school house, in that district at 1pm. Rev. J.M. Shear officiating.

Bronson, Rosina Capron

Rome Sentinel
May 22, 1890

Mrs. Rosanna Bronson, aged 86, died on Monday at the residence of her son, Charles Bronson of Ava. The funeral was held today at 10 am and the remains were brought here and interred in the Lee Centre Cemetery. Mrs. Bronson was the widow of Eli Bronson and mother of Mrs. C. B. Hitchcock of Lee Centre, Mrs. Harriet Bellinger of Delta, Mrs. Emma Bellinger of Boonville, Mrs. Christopher Dorn of Vernon and Charles Bronson of Ava.

Brower, Marshall T.

Rome Sentinel
July 15, 1929

BROWER - On Sunday, July 14, 1929, at Taberg, NY, Marshall T. Brower, aged 82 yrs. The funeral services will be held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Greggains, Taberg, on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

Brown, David

Roman Citizen
December 18, 1888

Delta - David Brown died Friday morning after being prostrated about a week with a stroke of paralysis. He was one of the oldest persons in town, his age being 94 years. He leaves a wife and several children. His funeral was held Sunday at the M. E. Church at the usual hour of service.

Brown, William

March 22

Lee Center - William Brown, 85, a veteran of the Civil War and a resident of this village for a score or more of years,, died at 3 o'clock this morning following a long period of ill health. Mr. Brown was born in England. He came to this country in early youth and for many years was employed in Utica. Twenty three ago he came to this village from that city and had since resided here. He was a member of Baron Stuben Lodge F. and A.M. and of the Methodist Church of this village, where thewill be held at 2 o'clock next Tuesday afternoon. The body will be taken to Bosten for burial. Mr. Brown's first wife died here 22 years ago. His second wife was Miss Laura Felshaw, who survives.

Browning, Mary Pfluke

Rome Sentinel

May 20, 1933

Coonrod, May 20 - Mary Pfluke, 67, wife of Charles H. Browning, died suddenly at 2 o'clock this morning at the family home. Dr. H. F. Hubbard, coroner, said death was due to a heart attack. Mrs. Browning was born in Coonrod on May 17, 1866, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Pfluke. Forty-six years ago Thanksgiving Day she was married to Mr. Browning at the Pfluke homestead in Coonrod. For a number of years after their marriage Mr. & Mrs. Browning resided in Utica and Syracuse, returning to Coonrod 20 years ago. Besides her husband she leaves a brother Charles Pfluke, and a nephew, Charles Thomas, both of Coonrod.

Burgey, Abram

Taberg June 8 - At his home in Taberg village Saturday occurred the death of Abram Burgey, aged 85, from the effects of a shock suffered earlier in the day.

Mr. Burgey was born in the town of Lee, December 5, 1840, but had lived in this immediate section more than 60 years. He was a farmer by occupation. During the Civil War he was a member of Company F 146th Regiment, and fought in 18 battles, including that of Gettysburg. He was a member of Camden Post GAR. In politics he was a staunch Democrat and served as constable for nine years. January 21, 1870, he married Miss Johanna Daunt of Rome.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. A. J. White of Buffalo and Mrs. Ernest Bailey of Taberg, one grandson James A. White of Syracuse, a sister, Mrs. James Fuller of Rome, and a half-brother William Munsel of Vernon Center. Taberg, June 11 (1925)

The funeral of Abram Burgey was very largely attended from the house at 1:30 and from the M. E. Church at 2 pm Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Camden Post GAR attended in a body. Prayer was offered by Rev. N. A. Darling of Camden, Rev. Walter Clement, pastor, preached the sermon. Rev. Charles Lloyd of Lee Center, sang a solo, Some Happy Day, and Mr. Lloyd and Miss Winifred Lloyd sang a duet, Abide With Me, with Mrs. George Blake of Rome, Pianist. There was a profusion of flowers, which included pieces from the GAR, Camden, neighbors, friends and relatives. Mr. Burgey will be greatly missed by Taberg children as he was very god t them and was greatly beloved by the little ones.

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Burrows, Louise Adsit

Roman Citizen
July 3, 1885

Lee Center - Mrs. Louise Burrows, wife of Edward Burrows and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Adsit of Lee Line, died very suddenly of inflammation of the bowels at her residence in Redfield, Sunday morning, June 28, 1885, aged 35 years. Her funeral was held at the residence of her father, Monday, the 29th, at 2 P.M., Rev. J.W. Simpson officiating.

Bushnell, Walter

Rome Sentinel
May 20, 1905

Walter S. Bushnell, aged 55, died at Utica this morning. He had been ill since last September, and of late had been failing rapidly. Mr. Bushnell was born in Lee, the son of Asa Bushnell, and his early boyhood days were spent in this section, attending school in this city. For six years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Ava Corners, and for thirteen years, until his health failed him, was in the same business at Ellisburg, Jefferson county. He was well known and much esteemed throughout this entire section. The remains were brought to this city today and taken to the residence of his brother-in-law, Daniel Tulloh, 105 E. Liberty Street. He is survived by a wife and a sister, Mrs. M. Brewer, Camden.

Bussey, Hally Drummond

Bussey - On Sunday, July 28, 1878, at home in Lee, Hally Drummond Bussey, grandson of D. G. Drummond, Esq., aged 4 years and 6 months

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Butler, Erastus

Rome Sentinel
December 6, 1880

Ava - A correspondent of the Utica Herald writing under date of Dec. 1 says: "One Erastus Butler, residing in the western part of our town, died from exposure and cold, a few days ago. He came from Rome, most of the way on foot, during the afternoon and was in company with one Joseph Wright. They were both the worse for whiskey. They resided about one-half a mile from the main thorough-fare, and reached the barway, which opened into the field that leads to the house, all right. Here Butler tramped around in the snow. His drunken companion tired to assist him, but they made poor headway. Wright succeeded in reaching the shanty and informed his family of the condition of Butler. He lived but a few minutes after reaching the house. Butler was a man of about 60 years. He was in the army, went out from Boonville in the 97th regiment. He was in the service till the close of the war. He passed safely through many a battle and came home and died a drunkard's death. Foul play was suspected. Dr. Fraser examined the body but found no bruises. The remains were buried at West Branch yesterday."

Butler, William H.

William Henry Butler, 62 succumed to an illness of two years this morning about 2 o'clock at the home of his son Leo Leray Butler, 715 Elm Street. He had been confined to his bed since August 14. Mr. Butler was born in Belcher, Town of Lee, son of John and Emily Mott Butler. He engaged in the occupation of farming but since 1926 has lived with his son in this city. For a time he worked at the Rome Wire Company. He was married 46 years ago at Ava to Ida Belle Higby. His wife and son are the sole survivors.

Button, Hannah (Nisbet)

Rome Sentinel
Lee, Feb. 6, 1883

Hannah T. Button died of consumption January 31, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. K. N. Richmond, Adams, Mass., aged 63 years. Deceased was born in Newport, Herkimer county, but spent most of her life in Lee. She was sister of Rev. Samuel Nisbet, Robert Nisbet and Mrs. George Harger, all of Lee. A husband, two daughters and a large circle of friends are left to mourn their loss. She had been in poor health for a number of years but bore her sufferings with patience and Christian fortitude.

Butts, Hettie
Butts, Lena
Butts, Ray

Roman Citizen
April 15, 1891

The family of the late Mrs. Hettie Butts is indeed sadly afflicted. On Saturday occurred the death of Ray Butts, of heart failure, following diphtheria, at the age of 18 years at his home on Canterbury Hill, near Ridge Mills. He had been ill for a number of weeks and it was thought by those in attendance that he was getting better when heart failure set in and he passed away. His mother, Mrs. Hettie Butts, died on Wednesday of diphtheria, which she contracted while taking care of her son. On Monday occurred the death of Miss Lena Butts, of diphtheria, at the age of 16 years. She was a bright girl, and will be sadly missed by her many associates. Mrs. Butts two children, Frank, at home, and Mrs. George Hartson of Delta, survive.

Byam, Minnie E. Hibbard

Rome Sentinel
November 1932

BYAM - Entered into rest at Newburgh, NY, on Saturday, November 26, 1932, Minnie L. Hibbard, wife of Charles P. Byam, in her 67th. years. Funeral services will be held at the Waldo Wiggins Prince Home for Funerals, 210 W. Court street, on Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Interment in Lee Valley Cemetery.

Byam, Sarah Olcott

Rome Sentinel
undated

Mrs. Jay F. Byam passed away at her home, 701 Cherry Street, at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. She had been confined to her bed for the past eight months and her death was caused by a general breaking down of the system due to her advanced years.

Sarah Olcott was born in the town of Lee on February 4, 1844, and came from Colonial ancestry, being a descendant of Thomas Olcott, who came from England and settled in Hartford, Conn, in 1635. Her grandfather, Jared Olcott, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and after that settled in the town of Lee. She was the daughter of Edward Olcott and Esther Brower. On December 25, 1864, she was married to Jay F. Byam, also of Lee, and by her death a union of nearly 64 years has been broken.. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Oconomowoc, Wisc., where they remained for about one year. They then removed to this city, where she had been a resident for more than 62 years.

Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death one son, Hon. W. W. Byam of this city, four grandchildren, W. Winfield Byam of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Alfred E. Hilton of Schenectady and Mrs. Harold S. Bates and Miss Esther E. Byam of this city; one great-grandchild, Edward Byam Bates, a brother Chester Olcott of Holly, Michigan, and two sisters, Mrs. Adney Jacobs of Vernon and Mrs. Andrew Wilson of Rome.

Byers, child of J. J.

Rome Sentinel
January 20, 1874

Wednesday the 15th, a child of Mr. J. J. Byers at Elmer Hill, near Delta, died quite suddenly; it was about six months old. Rev. D. Ballou preached the funeral sermon at Lee Centre today.