Wager, Daniel

Rome Sentinel
May 3, 1893

Daniel L. Wagar, an old resident and respected farmer of the town of Lee, died yesterday, aged 69 years. He had been ill one week with pneumonia. Mr. Wagar was born in the town of Brunswick, Rensselaer county, NY and came to Lee forty years ago. He was a man of many good qualities, honest and upright. In early life he worked in Rome at his trade as a carpenter, but the latter part of his years he spent at farming. his wife survives. Also one brother, William, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hyde of Brunswick.

Walker, Augustus

Rome Sentinel
December 28, 1897

Augustus Walker, who formerly lived in Lee, died of hemorrhage of the kidney at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Germain, Olean, on Sunday, aged 73 yrs. The body will be taken tomorrow and interred at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born in Lee and lived there all his life up to about 14 years ago. He was a painter and miller and was well known there. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Edith Hubbard of Chicago, Mrs. Germain of Olean, Mrs. Mary Evans of Lincoln, Ill, and Mrs. Mattie Edbrooks of Chicago. He also leaves a sister who lives at Sand Bank, Oswego county.

Walker, William

Roman Citizen
March 31, 1846

WALKER - In Lee, New York, on March 20, 1846 of apoplexy, Mr, WILLIAM WALKER, aged 70 years.

Wallace, Elizabeth

Rome Sentinel
February 19, 1894

West Branch - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wallace of West Branch died on Saturday evening aged 67 years. Justice Joseph Wallace of Lee Center and John Wallace of West Branch are sons of the deceased.

Watters, Charles Hayden

Rome Sentinel
May 9, 1937

Death of Charles Hayden Watters, 75, secretary-treasurer of the Oneida County National Farm Loan Association, occurred last night at his home, 634 Chatham St., Mr. Watters had been ill for several years but was confined to his home only 10 days. He was born Mar. 20, 1862 on a farm in Lewis County, son of William H. and Eunice Watters. He attended local schools and was graduated from Lee Center High School. For several years after his graduation he taught school in various places in the north country, remaining for seven years as instructor at Point Rock. In 1887 he moved to Annsville where he conducted a cheese factory. Later he moved to Point Rock where he also engaged in cheesemaking. He came to Rome about 37 years ago to take the postion of bookkeeper at the Oneida County Home, under the administration of D. C. Smith, Later he conducted an insurance and real estate business in this city. A staunch Republican, Mr. Watters was active in the affairs of his party. At one time he represented the Seventh Ward on the Oneida County Board of Supervisors and he was once nominee for county comptroller. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Anna Mowers, who died in March 1913. On August 28, 1916 he married Mrs. Gertrude M. Davies of Oriskany Falls, who survives. Mr. Watters was a past master and charter member of Baron Steuben Lodge, F. and A. M. and was a member of the Junior Order of Mechanics. He was an associate member of the First Baptist Church here. Besides his widow he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Christen, Greenwich, Conn., Mrs. Arthur Moran, Rome, Mrs. D. S. Jones, Utica, and Mrs. C. E. Clifford Jr., Rome, four grandchildren, a brother, William Watters, Maquotea, Iowa, a sisters, Mrs. W. S. Evans, Waterville, and several nieces and nephews.

Wallace, Alice M. Castle

Rome Sentinel
March 16, 1917

Stokes - At 10:30 o'clock last night the beautiful life of Mrs. Alice M. Wallace came to a close. Mrs. Wallace had been in poor health for some time, yet the seriousness of her condition was not fully realized until about three weeks ago. Alice M. Castle was a daughter of the late Thomas and Susan Castle, was born in Ava April 15, 1867, and was one of a family of 10 children, of whom seven survive: Mrs. Mary E. Conners, Rome; Mrs. Harvey J. Hurlbut, Stokes; Ambrose A. Castle, Rome; Charles H. Castle, Lee Center; Thomas A. Castle, Bartlett, John F. Castle, Taberg; and James H. Castle, Ava. She also leaves one son, Harold J. Wallace, aged 10 years. On December 26, 1884 she was united in marriage with John B. Wallace who died seven years ago. For the sake of her child she made a strong battle for health, her courage in the hardest moments being wonderful. When it was plain that there was no hope she told those who lovingly cared for her, "I am ready, all ready." Mrs. Wallace was of a generous, sunny disposition, and lived a life of usefulness. Nothing but tender expressions of regret are heard because of her departure. Harold, the young son so sorely berft, has the heartfelt sympathy of all. Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Friends Church and the Ladies Aid Society at West Branch. The funeral services will be held from the Friends Church at West Branch on Sunday at 12 o'clock, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

Waterman, Ellen M. Stedman

Rome Sentinel
March 19, 1904

Taberg - At 8 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Ellen M., wife of Calvin M. Waterman, aged about 70 years. She had been in ill health for nearly two years but was feeling as well as usual yesterday until about 9 pm, when she suffered a paralytic shock, from which she never rallied. Mrs. Waterman was the oldest daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Stedman and was born in the town of Lee, but has spent the greater part of her life in this town. She was a member of the Taberg M. E. Church and will be greatly missed in the church and by a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Philo Collins of Lairdsville, and the following brothers and sisters: G. R. and E. K. Stedman and Mrs. Susie Bailey, of this village, Mrs. Elizabeth and Mrs. Ida Smith of Minnesota, Mrs. Jay Miller of Fonda and Mrs. George Gray of Mannsville. Notice of funeral will be given later.

Waterman, Myra

Roman Citizen
March 13, 1885

Miss Myra Waterman, who died recently at the Old Ladies' Home in Utica, NY, at the age of 82 years, resided in Lee, NY during her girlhood, and was a daughter of West Waterman.

Watson, Ebenezer

Ebenezer Watson, aged 64 years, was struck by a New York Central milk train on the R. W. & O. tracks at the S. George street crossing shortly after noon Monday and was almost instantly killed.

Mr. Watson was on his bicycle riding south on S. George street, enroute to dinner at the home of his only daughter, Mrs. Henry Knauer, with whom he resided. he had crossed the northerly track, coming up back of the gatetender, John Hess, who stood there with his flag looking southward on the street line to prevent anyone coming on the track as the employes of the Metallic Bedstead plant were just coming out. As Mr. Watson passed by the gatetender, the latter called to him to look out for the cars and tried to stop him, but Mr. Watson passed on to the next track south, the main line of the railroad, and then, becoming confused, started to turn his bicycle around and go back to the north side of the track. He was too late as the milk train, which was backing down from the yard to the freight house struck him, knocking him along under the wheels for some little distance from the crossing. Death is believed to have been almost instantaneous.

The train, which was west-bound on the Central railroad, was due here at 10:45 am. it had left two empty cards for the R. W. & O. milk train and was backing down the Central track when the accident occurred.

Had Mr. Watson continued going forward when called to he might have cleared the track all right and escaped being struck. The crossing is a very wide one, having several tracks there, and the victim of this accident seemed to have become confused as to which track the train was backing down.

Ebenezer Watson was born in Wright Settlement 64 years ago and for over 40 years resided in Delta, where he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for 13 years acted as caretaker of the church. He was twice married. His first wife was Calista Adams of Delta, who died many years ago. For his second wife he married Mrs. Elizabeth Widrig, who died in Delta 8 years ago. Soon after that Mr. Watson came to Rome to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Knauer, 300 S. Madison street. For the past two years he had been employed as driver for Dr. C. C. Reid. For six years prior to that he had driven for Dr. H. J. Teller.

Besides the daughter, Mrs. Knauer, Mr. Watson leaves two brothers, Samuel of Hyland’s Mills and Wesley J. Watson of Cohoes, and three sisters, Mrs. m. M. Canning and Mrs. Almeda Mabb of Utica, and Mrs. Joseph Beckwith of Rome.

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Weaver, Nancy

Roman Citizen
January 11, 1878

WEAVER - Mrs. Nancy Weaver, wife of Mr. Joseph Weaver, living about two miles north of Lee Center, New York, died very suddenly on the morning of Saturday last, (January 5, 1878) supposed to be heart disease. She retired Friday evening in usual health. Awaking about four o'clock she told her husband that she was much distressed in the region of her heart. Mr. W. got up and built a fire and a sister-in-law got up and ministered to the sick. A physician was sent for but before he arrived she breathed her last. She was aged 64 years and 7 months. She was a pious devoted Christian woman, and leaves a husband and several children and a numerous circle of relations and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at Lee Center in the M.E. Church, on Monday.

Webster, Carrie Cushman

Mrs. Carrie Webster, wife of Westley Webster, died very suddenly at her home in West Rome at 1 am Saturday. She had been in her usual good health up to a little after 12 o’clock. At that time she was taken ill and in less than an hour had passed away. Dr. J. L. Golly was called but before he could reach Mrs. Webster’s home she had passed away. He pronounced it a case of heart disease. Coroner Lehr was also called but he decided an inquest unnecessary.

Mrs. Webster was born in the town of Lee July 26, 1850, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cushman. She was united in marriage with Mr. Webster 25 years ago in that town and they continued to live in Lee for the following 10 years. Then the family moved to West Rome, where they have since resided. Mrs. Webster was very favorably known both in the vicinity of her late home and also in Lee. Many will be shocked and saddened by her sudden death. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Rapke, and one grandson, Wesley Charles, who live at the family home.

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Weismiller, Charles

Rome Sentinel
April 23, 1894

Lee - The funeral of Charles Weismiller who died on Saturday after a short illness of pneumonia, will be held int he M. E. Church tomorrow at 1 pm.

Weismiller, Mrs. Jacob

Roman Citizen
January 8, 1892

Point Rock - The funeral of Mrs. Jacob Weismiller was held Friday. Mr. Weismiller died last summer and the children scarcely recovered from the shock of his sudden death when the mother had to be laid in her grave. Three sons are left to mourn, Jacob, John and Godfried, the latter being left alone in the old home. He never married.

Welch, Phoebe Wyman

August 19, 1923

Mrs. A. D. Wheeler, 112 N. Jay Street, has received word of the death of Mrs. Phebe Welch, at her home in San Bernardo, and the body has been sent to this city for interment.

Her maiden name was Phoebe Wyman, and she was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Wyman of West Branch, where she was born. She married Daniel Welch and they lived in this city several years, Mr. Welch conducting a shoe store. He died a number of years ago.

Mrs. Welch is survived by one sister, Mrs. Eva Bartlett, who went with her to California about five years ago.

Wentworth, Charles H.

Rome Sentinel
May 10, 1908

Charles H. Wentworth, 639 W. Liberty St., fell dead on W. Liberty Street, a short distance east of the Wood Creek bridge about 1:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. In compnay with Mrs. Wentworth and Mr. & Mrs. Wiliam H. Hunt, 721 W. Liberty St., Mr. Wentworth was on his way to attend the funeral of John De Wolf. He and Mr. Hunt were walking together and Mrs. Wentworth and Mrs. Hunt were in the rear. Just after they had crossed the bridge Mr. Wentworth sank to the ground and expired instantly. The body was taken into the home of Martin H. Mullin, 515 W. Liberty St., and Coroner Hubbard summoned. After viewing the remains the coroner gave the cause of death as heart disease, and they were removed to Mr. Wentworth's late home. Mr. Wentworth was born in Lee 55 years ago and had resided in Rome 21 years. Twenty-four years ago last July, at North Bay, he was married to Miss Mary M. Collins of Annsville, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Herman Wilbert, Misses Eva L. and Florence V. Wentworth and Chester P. Wentworth, all of this city. He also leaves two half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Bork of Rome and Mrs. Mary Loren who resides in the west, and one grandchild. Mr. Wentworth attended the First M. E. Church and was a member of the Maccabees and Odd Fellows. He was well known and highly respected and his many friends will be pained to learn of his sudden death. He had for 16 years been in the employ of Hughes & Wilkinson millers and wholesale flour and feed dealers

Wentworth, Elvira Cleveland

Rome Sentinel
January 6, 1908

On Saturday morning at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Elvira Wentworth, widow of Edward Wentworth, an esteemed resident of this place. Mrs. Wentworth had been an invalid for many years, but her last illness dates from December 23, from which time she suffered great agony until the end came. Elvira Cleveland was born in Massacusetts Sept. 26, 1824, and was united in marriage with Edward Wentworth April 11, 1844. He died Nov. 27, 1897. Mrs. Wentworth is survivied by two children, Mrs. Lillie M. Burk, who resided with her mother, and Lewis F. Wentworth of Lee Center; also one sister living at Windsor, Mass. The following sisters recently died: Lucinda A. Cleveland who passed away May 23, 1907, aged 95 years, and Melvina E. Hurlbert, who died Sep. 1, 1907, aged 86 years. Mrs. Wentworth was most kindly cared for by the above named daughter, and William Burk, a beloved grandson. She was loved and respected by a large circle of friends who extend to the relatives sincere sympathy. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on Tuesday at one o'clock.

Wentworth, Lewis F.

Rome Sentinel
November 29, 1915

Lee Center - The death of Lewis F. Wentworth, a well known and prominent resident of Lee Center, occurred at his home about 5 o'clock on Sunday morning. For about a year he had been a sufferer from heart trouble but had been confined to the house only since Tuesday. Mr. Wentworth was a son of Edward and Elvira Wentworth and was born in Massachusetts on Jan. 17, 1848. When eight years old he came to Lee and lived on a farm about one mile east of Lee Center. His delight was agriculture, as was shown by his well tilled farm and pleasant nicely kept buildings. About 15 years ago Mr. Wenworth came to this village to live. On Aug. 26, 1874, he was married to Miss Clara Summers, who, with an adopted son, Palmer Gould, survives. Mr. Wentworth will be greatly missed in the community. He was a quiet, homeloving man, much devoted to his family. The community will deeply sympathize with the survivors in their bereavement. Funeral services will be held at his late home on Wednesday.

Wentworth, Mrs. Albert J.

Roman Citizen
October 12, 1877

Lee Center Notes - The funeral of Mrs. Albert J. Wentworth, of West Lee, was held on the 1st. of Oct., inst., at the residence of the Wentworth brothers. A large concourse of friends and neighbors convened to express their sympathy with the bereaved families. Rev. T. D. Cook of Utica, by request of deceased, preached on the occasion.

Wentworth, Nelson

Roman Citizen
June 7, 1878

Lee Center Items - Mr. Nelson Wentworth, a man living in northern Lee, was buried yesterday. No particulars attending his illness or death have reached me, but Rev. J. Baird preached the funeral sermon. Deceased was a brother of George Wentworth, who recently kept a public house at West Branch, and was about 40 years old.

Wentworth, Rachel

Rome Sentinel
March 27, 1891

Mrs. Rachel Wentworth of Lee Corners, who died at Minneola, Florida on the 20th, inst., at the age of 72 years, was the widow of the late Charles Wentworth of Lee, and was a life-long resident of this town. Surviving are two sons, M. N. of Lee and C. Edward Wentworth of Minneola, Fla., also one brother S. Mason Nisbet of Western and one sister, Mrs. Calvin Richmond of Adams, Mass. The funeral will take place at her late residence tomorrow at 12 o’clock.

Williams, Carrie Griffith

Rome Sentinel
August 3, 1931

Mrs. Carrie Griffith Williams, who left this city in 1926 to make her home in California, passed away in Los Angeles according to word received today by her niece, Mrs. Warren Pierce of Westernville.

Mrs. Williams was the youngest child of Mr. & Mrs. John Griffith and was born in Hawkinsville, June 10, 1861. On January 8, 1885, at Delta, she married Griffith G. Williams and for many years they resided in that village. Later they removed to this city where Mr. Williams died in Oct. 1924.

Surviving are two sons, Howard L. and Earl R., a daughter Mrs. Dorrance Rhoads and a grand-daughter, Miss Dorothy Williams, all of Los Angeles. Other survivors include Mrs Pierce and two other nieces, Mrs. James Birdseye of Utica and Mrs. David Grower of Deansboro.

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Williams, Catherine Dingman Darling

Rome Sentinel
December 30, 1913

Whitesboro - Dec. 30: While sitting in her chair at the home of her son, Charles Darling, of this village, at 8:10 last evening, Mrs. Catherine Williams past away suddenly as the result of cerebral hemorrhage. She had been in her usual health. She had eaten supper with her son's family and had just pushed her chair from the table when it was noticed that she appeared distressed and a physician was at once summoned. She was dead when he arrived. She was born at Lee on October 3, 1827, and was twice married. Her first husband, George Darling, was a soldier in the Union Army and died at City Point after having served but three months. Five children survive from her first marriage: Charles Darling of this village at whose home she had been living for the past 18 months, Fred Darling of utica, John Darling of Annsvile, and Squire and Clinton Darling of Walcott Mills. Her second husband was Cook Williams of Lee who died in 1878.

Wilkinson, Albert J.

Rome Sentinel
August 3, 1883

Mr. A. J. Wilkinson, one of Lee's oldest inhabitants, died at his residence on Thursday evening, aged 71 years 6 months. For years he has been a paralytic. His funeral was held at the M. E. Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Bro. Simpson preached. The house was crowded.

Wilkinson, George E.

Rome Sentinel
January 17, 1916

George E. Wilkinson died at the home of his son, William E. Wilkinson on the River road, a short distance east of this city, at 6:05 this morning. He was in his 83rd year and was born in Lee. When 19 years old he came to Rome and formed a co-partnership with the late Jeremiah Rowley in the milk business. He continued in that until 17 years ago when he retired. He was twice married. His first wife, Miss Phoebe Rowley, died 34 years ago. His second wife, Miss Elizabeth Nisbet, died about 10 years ago. He is survived by one son, W. E. Wilkinson, with whom he resided, and four grandchildren. Mr. Wilkinson was strictly honest and upright in all his dealings and had many friends who held him in high esteem.

Wilkinson, Levi

Roman Citizen
August 15, 1884

WILKINSON - In Rome, New York, August 10, 1884, Levi Wilkinson.

Levi Wilkinson, of Syracuse, a son of the late Josiah Wilkinson, of Lee, Oneida county, died suddenly at the residence of his niece, Mrs. Martha Tuttle, on Spring street, in Rome, NY early Sunday (August 10, 1884) morning. His health had been quite poor for about a year past, though he was able to be about. The direct cause of his death was rheumatism of the heart. His age was 81 years. Mr. Wilkinson was an uncle to Marshall H. Fisk, Mrs. Selden Mitchell, Mrs. George D. Wilkinson and Mrs. Martha Tuttle, of this city.

Williams, Anna Barnard

Rome Sentinel
February 2, 1959

Mrs. Anna Barnard Williams, 90, formerly of 603 N. Madison St., died yesterday in Murphy Hospital Home, New Hartford, after an illness of about five years. She was born in Fish Creek, daughter of John & Mary Campbell Barnard. On Nov. 4, 1900, in Rome, she was married to Russell J. Williams, who died Feb. 20, 1952. The couple lived for 50 years in New York City where Mr. Williams was employed by the Reigel Paper Co. They returned to Rome in 1939. She was of Presbyterian faith. Mr. Williams is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 Wednesday at the Griffin & Aldridge Funeral Home, Interment will be in Lee State Road Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Williams, Asenath

Rome Sentinel
April 23, 1891

Lee Centre - Mrs. Asenath Williams, mother of Daniel Williams of Utica and sister of the late Mrs. Isaiah Powers of this place, died at the home of her son in Utica on April 21, and her funeral was held at the Friends Church, West Branch, on Friday, W. T. Willis officiating. The interment was made in West Branch Cemetery

Williams, Daniel

Rome Sentinel
June 1, 1917

Daniel Williams, aged 75, died at the Oneida County Hospital this morning. He was admitted to this hospital from Lee on May 19. He was born in Lee and always resided there and was a farmer by occupation.

Williams, Gilbert

Rome Sentinel
March 12, 1901

Stokes - The death of Gilbert Williams, aged about 50 years, occurred this morning at his home near Stokes. The deceased had been ill only about a week, death being caused by pneumonia. He had been a resident of this vicinity for the past twenty years, coming from West Branch. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Anna Evans, and several brothers, among them Carlos Williams of Rome.

Williams, Jane Shaver

Rome Sentinel
June 17, 1921

WILLIAMS - entered into rest at Lee Center, June 17, 1921, Mrs. James M. Willaims, aged 83 years. The funeral will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Melissa Smith at Lee Center, Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and at the Lee Center M.E.Church at 2 o"clock (old time). Interment in Evergreen cemetery, Stokes.

Williams, John

Roman Citizen
February 6, 1885

WILLIAMS - In West Branch, New York, January 31, 1885, John Williams.

John Williams, an old and respected resident of the town of Lee, NY, living near West Branch, was buried a week ago last Saturday. The funeral was held at the Friends' Church, and the services were conducted by Rev. Perrin Reynolds, pastor of the church, after which his remains were interred in the cemetery near West Branch. Mr. Williams was a consistent member of the Society of Friends, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves five sons. His wife died about fourteen years ago. She was the daughter of Abner Wood, one of the first settlers of the town of Ava, NY, who came to this town about the year 1800.

Williams, Mary Countryman

Rome Sentinel
March 20, 1940

Stokes, March 20 - Mrs. Mary Countryman Williams, 92, widow of Gilbert Williams, passed away early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clinton L. Evans, with whom she had lived for the past 15 years. She had enjoyed unusually good health until taken ill two weeks ago. For the past ten years she had been blind. She was born at West Branch Sep. 21, 1847, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Starr Countryman. She received her education in West Branch schools and after her marriage to Gilbert Williams, they conducted cheese factories in Ava, Boonville, in Wyomning and in Cattaraugus counties. At times each conducted a separate factory. She attended the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rome. Surviving are the daughter at whose home she died, three grandchildren, Howard Evans, Stokes, Mrs. Robert Stevens, Rome, and Mrs. William Corr, Lee Center, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at th Waldo Wiggins Prince Home for Funerals on Saturday at 2 pm with the Rev. Harley S. Hill, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.

Williams, Nancy H.

Rome Sentinel
April 20, 1892

At 6 o’clock Sunday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Nancy H. Williams, relict of Isaac Williams, who died in 1874. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William S. Birnie, 511 North Jay Street, in her 56th year. She had been ill about a week with pneumonia. Mrs. Williams was born in the town of Lee and moved to this city about 37 years ago and had since resided here. She was possessed of a wide circle of friends, and was much beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Besides the daughter mentioned she leaves her father, H. C. Kenyon, four sons, James H., Frank, William & Charles M. Williams, a daughter Miss Relie Williams, all of Rome, and one sister, Miss Margaret Williams of Rome and one brother, Charles H. Kenyon of Globe City, Arizona.

Williams, Priscilla

Rome Sentinel
March 7, 1871

Death: At West Branch, Mrs. John Williams, age 58 yrs 10 mos.

Williams, Stephen N.

Roman Citizen
June 23, 1888

Stephen N. Williams died at his home in West Branch Wednesday. About three years ago he was stricken with paralysis and had been confined to his bed most of the time since. His age was 75 years. Deceased was born in the vicinity of West Branch and with the exception of four or five years spent in Belleville, Canada, had resided there all his life. He was a tailor by trade, and commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Besides his wife, three daughters survive him - Mrs. R. M. Grems of Rome, Mrs. J. W. Grems of West Branch, and Mrs. Charles C. Utley of Chittenango, also one step-daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Flint of Rome. The funeral occurred yesterday at the Friends Church, West Branch.

Wilkinson, Lydia Somers

Rome Sentinel
August 9, 1915

Lee Center, Aug. 9 - On Saturday at about 8 0'clock pm occurred the death of Mrs. P. A. Wilkinson of this village. She was the daughter of Thomas Somers and Sally Ann Shaver, and was born in the town of Lee on July 16, 1839. Her entire life was spent in this town. in early life she taught several of the schools in Lee including the Lee center school. She was married to Phanette A. Wilkinson on January 15, 1863, and lived for many years on a farm near West Branch, moving in 1884 to a farm one mile east of this village. She is survived by her husband and one son, Attorney A.. T. Wilkinson of Camden, also by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. D. C. Park, Mrs. L. F. Wentworth, Charles T. Somers of Lee, and Mrs. F. E. Wilson of Syracuse. The funeral will be held at the house on Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Lydia Somers's schoolmates knew her as a quiet, studious, home loving girl. As a woman she possessed a sterling character, one who made no pretense of religion, but believed in the creed of commendable daily living and the love of neighbor as one's self. on lesson Mrs. Wilkinson's life teaches is cheerfulness even in darkness. Her long and patiently-borne suffering was wonderful, and to those about her she was always uncomplaining and kind. Those who knew her best realize most keenly the dark shadow that has fallen in the place she occupied. For 52 years she had walked by the side of her husband, devoting to him her strength, skill and sweetness of life, and all who knew her watched the course of her last illness with deepest sympathy for the husband who will be so lonely, the son at Camden, and the three remaining sisters.

Wilkinson, Phanette

Rome Sentinel
Dec. 23, 1916

Lee Center, Dec. 23 - The death of Phanette A. Wilkinson, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Lee Center, occurred at 2:30 this morning. He had been seriously ill for about twelve weeks, and had submitted to an operation at a hospital in Utica early in October. Although he recovered sufficiently to be removed to Lee Center, he never fully rallied from the effects of the operation, and had failed rapidly for the past two weeks. Mr. Wilkinson was born in the town of Lee, October 26, 1839, on the same farm where his father was born in 1812. He was the son of Albert J. Wilkinson and his wife, whose maiden name was Lovina H. Walker. His grandfather, Josiah Wilkinson, was one of the earliest settlers in what is now the town of Lee, having come from Connecticut in 1805, and having soon thereafter purchased twenty-five acres of land, which is a part of the farm still known as the old Wilkinson homestead. Phanette A. Wilkinson was educated in the common schools of his native town, and also attended the Union School at Lee Center. He was married January 15, 1863 to Lydia A. Somers who died in August 1915. His whole life was spent in Lee where he followed the vocation of farming all his life, and made a success of it. He was for many years a justice of the peace of the town of Lee and held several other offices. He attended the Methodist Episcopal Church here. Mr. Wilkinson was universally respected by all who knew him and was known as a loyal friend, an upright citizen and a good neighbor, and a man who never shirked an obligation or went back on his word. His loss will be deeply mourned by a wide circle of friends. He was the eldest of a family of four children, of whom only one, Edwin A. Wilkinson of Clarksville, Iowa, survive. He is also survived by his son, Lawyer Albert T. Wilkinson of Camden, and by two grandchildren, Miss Mabel Wilkinson and Lawrence B. Wilkinson, and by several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held in the Methodist E. Church of Lee Center, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26, at 3:30 o'clock.

Wilson, Lucy Emily Jacocks

Rome Sentinel
February 8, 1912

Lucy Emily Wilson died at 32 Faxton Street, Utica, on Wednesday. She was born near West Branch, Oct. 11, 1836, and was a daughter of the late Robert and Lucy Jacobs. She was married in 1863 to Harrison Wilson of this city. In 1868 Mr. Wilson went to Colorado and located at Evergreen, about 30 miles from Denver. Two years later Mrs. Wilson joined her husband and they resided on the same place until Mr. Wilson's death in 1889. Mrs. Wilson was then left with the care of the ranch, as their two children had died when small. A few years after Mrs. Wilson came to Oneida county visiting and as most of her relatives and those of her husband resided here she decided to close up her financial affairs in Colorado and return to this state to spend her declining years. The subject of this sketch was a woman of rare personal ability, ever ready to aid those in sickness or distress, and her willing hands found a large field for work in their western home. She taught school for some time in their early days in Colorado, being one of the first teachers in that section of the country. She was a member of the First M. E. Church of this city, where the funeral will be held at 1 pm Friday. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Willson, Amelia E. Coon

Rome Sentinel
July 11, 1891

Wednesday afternoon at her home in Stanwix, occurred the death of Mrs. Amelia E., wife of Harvey S. Willson, at the age of 48 years. A hemorrhage from an artery reptured by a cancer, was the immediate cause of death. Deceased was born in the town of Lee, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Coon of that place. Mrs. and Mrs. Willson were married in 1859. Soon after their marriage they resided in Florence, where Mr. Willson was engaged in the practice of law. They afterward resided in Michigan, and also in California. They came to Rome in 1882, where they have since resided. Mrs. Willson was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, and that denomination has lost a good worker in the cause of the right. Besides her husband she leaves a mother, Mrs. Hannah Searles of Lee, a daughter, Jennie Willson, and a son, Fred M. Willson of Rome, also three sisters, Mrs. Henry Patten of Clyde, Mrs. Charles Pratt of Lee Center, and Mrs. J. A. Phillips of Morristown.

Wilson, Sophia

Roman Citizen
August 10, 1877

Point Rock Items - Mrs. Sophia Wilson, wife of Daniel Wilson, died Sunday, July 29th, aged 73 years, 8 months and 12 days. The church loses an earnest, energetic member, and her family a fond wife and mother.

Mrs. Daniel Willson has been quite ill for some time. He and his wife have lived on the same farm where they began housekeeping 50 years last April. They have a large circle of friends, and were the parents of ten children, five of whom have already passed over the river. The other five were all permitted to stand with their husbands and wives around the death bed of their mother.

Winters, R. D.

Roman Citizen
August 18, 1876

Lee center Notes - The funeral of R. D. Winters, a son of Mr. John Winters of Lee, was held at Lee Center on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Stanton preached a sermon, on the occasion, full of comforting words, from a test found in Micah ii 10: 'Arise ye and depart, for this is not your place of rest.' The circumstances of this sudden death overwhelm the family and friends of the deceased. He was 19, and living in Rome. He worked on a farm for Mr. Bingham. He was sick only four days. He was too sick to be brought home alive, but he had the best of care during his illness. His remains were brought to Lee for interment Sunday, and a very large concourse of people, many from Rome, attended to pay their sympathy and respect to the memory of R. D. R. D. was a twin brother of L. D., who, with a sister and younger brother are left to mourn the loss of his society. But let friends remember the sermon and live for that rest which remains to the people of God.

Wyman, Margaret J.

Rome Sentinel

WYMAN- At Lee Center on Friday, April 5, 1912, Mrs. Margaret J., widow of Winslow N. Wyman, aged 57 years

Wyman, Winslow

Rome Sentinel
July 6, 1891

Winslow Wyman died of Bright's disease of the kidneys at his home on Floyd Ave at 12:30 am today, aged 34 years. He had been ill about six weeks. The deceased was born near West Branch and lived in that village and vicinity until about four years ago when he came to this city. He has been employed in the locomotive works. He was an unassuming young man and had many friends. Besides his wife, his step-mother, Mrs. Lucy Wyman, and a half-sister, Miss Gertrude Wyman, both of Stittville, survive.