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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single
cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
COLLUM
- MRS. JULIA A. C. AYERS
Mrs. Julia Ann Collins Ayers, 104, died this morning at 11 o’clock
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Jennings at Daggett, Pa. She was
a native of New Jersey and had passed nearly all of her long life at Daggett,
Pa. She was the last of a family of 14 children. Mrs. Ayers is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Willard Jennings and Mrs. Edward Jennings both of
Daggett, Pa., a grandson Sealer Jennings; two granddaughters, Miss Grace
Jennings and Mrs. Harry Slocum; a great grandson Charles E. Jennings all
of Daggett. The funeral will be held at the family home Friday at 2 p.m.
Burial in the Judson Hill, Pa., Cemetery. (handwritten on article June
11, 1930)
JOHN J. COMPTON
John J. Compton, 85, died Wednesday evening at the family home on Garrison
Hill, Pa., following a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Emma L. Compton; a grandson, Royal B. Compton; a brother William of Millerton,
Pa.; a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins of Fremont, Neb. The funeral will
be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Judson Hill Church, the Rev. R. W. Kahler
of the Daggett, Pa., Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in the Judson
Hill Cemetery. (handwritten on article May 15, 1927)
Mosherville, Pa., Aug. 1. - Yesterday forenoon Barnum DEWITT, aged sixty, who has been demented for some time, went into his own hay mow and set it on fire. The barn, full of hay, harness, and all contents, including the unfortunate man himself, were burned. A few of his bones were found. It is supposed he chose that manner of suicide. He leaves a family. His son saw the flames, and emerged from the house a moment later. Running to the door he endeavored to open it, but found it locked. With a crowbar he pried an entrance into the barn, which was by this time a mass of flames and smoke. In the middle of the floor stood his father, his clothing ablaze and his flesh sizzling. The horrified young man called to the maniac to come out, and was answered by a shriek of derisive laughter. Rushing inside, the brave boy tried to pull his father outside of the blazing barn, but the man retreated to a corner, which was a mass of fire, and threw himself into the raging flames, and there expired. DeWitt is well known throughout this section and has a brother-in-law Mr. M. W. Dunning who lives in the Fifth ward in Elmira. He was partially demented. This was the second time he tried to take his life. Squire Moore, of Gillets, took charge of the remains (Bradford Republican, Towanda, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 6, 1885).
FRENCH - William E. French, aged 81, died recently at his home at Jackson Center, His wife [Viletta] and two sons survive him. - Wellsboro Agitator, April 28, 1909
IRWIN - Mrs. Amanda Osgood. Osgood - At her home in Wells, Dec. 10, 1893, Mrs. Amanda, the beloved wife of Mr. E. C. Osgood, aged 43 years 5 months and 26 days. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, gladly yielding up her life in loving care for those for whom God had given. her. The funeral was largely attended. Religious severices were conducted at the house and the church, by the Revs. F. Wilson and Armstrong. Interment in Judson Hill Cemetery. Amanda Ann Irwin
JOHN L. MOTT, 72, of Sayre died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1982 at the Troy Community Hospital. He was born April 27, 1909 in Rutland Township, Tioga County, son of William and Mary DelCamp Mott. He is a former construction worker. Mr. Mott is survive by a sister, Lula Mott of Columbia Cross Roads; brother, Asa Mott of RD 1 Gillett; one niece and two nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Judson Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. –Towanda Daily Review
MOTT JOHN
Local News) Mr. John Mott, a well known resident for many years of
Wells township, expired last Friday, at his home, aged 96 years. His wife
survives and seven children. The funeral and interment were at Judson Hill.
TGR 1914
RUEL - Mrs. Violetta French, of Jackson Center, died on Dec. 25 [1911], at the home of her son, Charles French, on Judson Hill, aged about eighty-six years. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m.; burial in the Judson Hill cemetery - Wellsboro Agitator, January 3, 1912
James A. Sturdevant enlisted Sept 1862 16th PA Vol Cavalry, taken prisoner at Hartwood Church in Feb 1863 and confined at Libby Prison for about 2 months. Pardoned and returned to regiment until Feb 1864 when discharged.
STURDIVANT
James Sturdivant died at his home on Judson Hill, Wells township, April
26th, from effects of a paralytic stroke. He was born
in Rutland township, Tioga county, in 1841, was a resident of this place
for thirty years, and was mail carrier between Edsalville and Snedikers
twenty years. He enlisted in the formation of the 12th
regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves, served three years; and was honorably
discharged with his Company. He served in over thirty engagements. Mr.
Sturdivant was an upright, honorable citizen, an affectionate
and kind father, and is survived by his wife and one son, Leon, of
this place. The funeral was held on Sunday, April 29th, at Judson Hill
M. E. church. The members of the G.A.R. were present
in a body. There were many beautiful flora offering (Troy Gazette Register,
May 2, 1900).
? Sarah A. ??? Garrison
Mrs. Sarah A. Garrison died Thursday evening at 5:30 o’clock
at the home of Charles French, at Job’s Corners, age fifty-six years.
She is survived by her husband, L. W. Garrison; two daughters, Mrs. Edith
Basford, of Preble, and Miss Jennie Garrison, of Elmira. The funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home of Charles French.
The burial will be made in Judson Hill cemetery. The Rev. C. W. Ellison
will officiate.
? Mary A. Ludlow
Gillett, Pa., Feb. 7. Mrs. Mary A. Ludlow, widow of John
J. Ludlow of Gillett, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Baker
at Gillett at noon Friday, aged 82 years. She is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. W. M. Bakere, with whom she made her home; Mrs. E. L. Moon
of Lakemont, N.Y., and Mrs. Lena Bogardus of Horseheads; also several grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
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