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Henrietta Davison Pomeroy
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Bradford County PA
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Chemung County NY
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Tioga County PA
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Henrietta Davison Pomeroy
1. Henrietta Davison1 Pomeroy, daughter of Newton Merrick
Pomeroy and Annis Amelia Davison, (#73458) was born in Troy Borough, Bradford
County, Pennsylvania 01 DEC 1876. Henrietta died 07 SEP 1911 in Pittsburg,
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 34. Mrs. Henrietta Pomeroy
McKnight died suddenly at Dr. Craigen’s private hospital in New York, at
2:30 o’clock Thursday morning. Mrs. McKnight, was about 35 years old. Her
marriage to Frank H. McKnight, secretary of the chain of New York banks
including Morgan & Co., which financed the Chinese loan, last Sept.
29th was a social event of much importance. She was a daughter of the late
George B. and Henrietta P. Davison. In infancy, at the death of her mother,
she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Pomeroy, to whom and her husband
her death is a particularly crushing blow. She was a sister of Henry P.
Davison and Miss Mary Davison of New York. The body will arrive in Troy
by special train early Friday morning, accompanied by eighteen relatives
and friends from New York. The funeral will be held at the N. M. Pomeroy
home at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.
A Tribute to the Memory of Mrs. Henrietta Davison Pomeroy McKnight
Someone has said, "God plucks the fairest flowers for his own
garden." Surely the transplanting of the fair one of this sketch
is an emphasis of that thought, so beautifully expressed.
Henrietta Davison Pomeroy was born in the Troy, Dec. 1, 1876,
where her girlhood days were spent. Graduating from its high school
with honors she entered Rye seminary, on the Hudson, where a like fate
awaited her. She possessed a cultivated mind, a sunny disposition,,
a retentive memory and musical talents and gifts far above the ordinary.
She returned from school to Troy where her time was spent save that of
travel, both home and abroad. She was the sunbeam in the home, and
possessing fine conversational powers was the leading light in social circles,
being proverbial for her ready wit and repartee. She lived her life
among us "fancy free" until the 29th of last September she was united in
marriage to Fancis Heron McKnight, then of Pittsburg but now of New York.
She resided in New York until her death in Dr. Craigen's hospital, hospital
Sept. 7th. An incident, though personal, is worthy of mention here.
A charming woman of our town, a confirmed invalid, having suffered excruciatingly
with a painful disease for many years, was a special object of Mrs. McKnight's
liove and ministrations. It was but natural that this friend's thoughts
should be centred on the fair one on this her nuptial night; had just made
a remark concerning the happy event, when the bell rang. The attendant
going to the door was greeted by a messenger with part 9f the bridal bouquet
and card bearing these words, "With the love and compliments of Mrs. McKnight."
A small act but an exceedingly gracious one, and further illustrating her
beautiful character; for thus in the supreme moment of her life, like the
master whom she served, she had forgotten self but had not forgotten to
"give the cup of cold water in his name." Born thus to an inheritance
of culture, refinement and wealth and she became the happy wife and lived
to receive the greatest honor ever bestowed on woman, the crown of motherhood,
her cup seemed full to the brim of the richest draughts this world can
furnish when suddenly and most unexpectedly the bright prospect was blasted
"For God's finger touched her and she slept" to waken a fairer blossom
in His garden where we believe with her great capabilities she has "fitted
in." For surely He must have had a special service for her to call
her "at such a time as this." While those who are left to mourn, can not
question or doubt, but only trust believing "it is well: and the seemingly
strange dispensation will not be made clear until the mists have rolled
away."
Her remains were brought by special train to "Hillside" the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Pomeroy, and where embedded n a wealth
of flowers conspicuous for their beauty, rareness and design, they were
viewed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The funeral services
were held on Friday afternoon, her former pastor, the Rev. E. P. Morse
of the Presbyterian church officiating, who read the last chapter of Proverbs,
with that beautiful portrayal of the ideal woman as appropriate to the
occasion. He then spoke touchingly of her Christian character, of her help
and inspiration during his fifteen ears of service as pastor, often going
with him to the hone of the lowly to lend her sweet voice as a solace in
times of sorrow and distress, but the most precious memory was that of
prayer meeting where she was always ready with the testimony, the accompaniment
or the song, and concluded by reading two of her favorite hymns "I am His
and He is mine" and O Love that will not let me go."
She was laid away in beautiful Glenwood where rest her ancestors,
and where only on the preceding Monday, her brother, Henry
P. Davison of New York, had wandered through its picturesque paths
and drive-ways, and seeing possibilities of still greater beauty, had with
a magnanimity characteristic of the man, endowed it with the sum of $25,000,
little dreaming that within a week it would be his sad mission to return
with the precious dust of an idolized sister, the first to be laid within
its precincts since the munificent gift. A singular coincident and
strong commentary on life and its uncertainties.
Those of her immediate family to whom her loss is irreparable
are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Pomeroy of Troy, and brothers Henry
P. Davison and Daniel E. Pomeroy and one sister, Mary E. Davison of New
York.
She passed this way but once but in passing she scattered flowers
and sunshine the fragrance and effulgence of which will shine as a halo
around her memory, for the name of Henrietta Davison Pomeroy will go down
in Troy's history as one of its brightest, fairest and most beautiful products
of womanhood.
In reviewing this sketch, which is not a fanciful one, we are
forcibly reminded of the words of the poet, and we think the lesson ever
before us is that
"The boast of Heraldry, the pomp of Power And all that Beauty,
all that wealth e'er gave Await alike th'
inevitable hour, The paths of glory lead but to the grave."
M.V.P.
Her body was interred SEP 1911 in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Bradford
County, Pennsylvania. Buried with infant
She married Francis Heron McKnight * 1910 in Troy Borough, Bradford
County, Pennsylvania.
POMEROY----McKNIGHT
A notable event socially was the wedding at 6:30 last evening
of Miss Henrietta Davison POMEROY, the accomplished only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Merrick POMEROY, to Mr Francis Herron MCKNIGHT of
New York. The ceremony was performed by the bride's pastor, the Rev.
Edward P. MORSE, in the presence of a company of about 300, in the First
Presbyterian church which was effectively decorated with Japanese clematis
and a wealth of gladioli. Beginning at 6 o'clock the following organ
and trombone numbers were given by Mrs. Amelia LAMKIN WEIGESTER and Mr.
Henry SHERMAN; March from Athalia...........Mendelssohn Valse 6.............................
........Chopin Walter's Prize Song..................Wagner Gavotte, from
Mignon,...............Thomas Trombone Solo--Largo................Han del
Military March......................... Schubert Serenade......................
...............Nolch Introduction to Third Act and Bridal Chor- us............................
................Wagner
With the Bridal Chorus the wedding party entered. The Nocturne
from Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream was softly played during the
ceremony, swelling to the Wedding March as they left the church.
The bride entered with her sister and was given in marriage by her father.
She was beautifully gowned in cream satin with court train, old family
lace, and tulle veil with orange blossoms. She carried white Japanese anemonies.
Her attendants were her sister, Miss Mary DAVISON of New York, Miss Theodosia
DE RIEMER HAWLEY of New York, and Miss Charlotte PAINE of Troy, bridesmaids;
Misses Alice and Frances DAVISON, flower girls, in pink chiffon, carrying
baskets of white cosmos, and Master Harry DAVISON, page. Mr. T. H.B.
McKNIGHT of Pittsburg, was best man. The ushers were Mr J.C. SCOTT
of Canton,Ohio, Mr Charles CHUBB and Mr. Watson ADAIR of Pittsburg,NY;
Mr. Herbert HOLCOMBE of Philadelphia and Mr Samuel HAMILTON, of Jamestown,
NY.
On account of the ill health of Mrs. POMEROY the reception and
wedding were at the handsome home of the bride's cousin, Mrs. George O.
HOLCOMBE, next door. Invitations were limited to relatives and three of
four near friends of the POMEROY family. White cosmos predominated
in the floral decorations. The music was by Mrs. WEIGESTER, Henry
SHERMAN, and Miss Anna BOTTCHER. For dinner which was served by St.
Peter's Guild, the guests were seated at three tables as follows;
At the brides table the bridal party and Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKNIGHT
and Mrs Harlan McKNIGHT, of Pittsburgh; Mr and Mrs. D.E. POMEROY of Englewood;
Mr. and Mrs Henry McKNIGHT of New York; Mrs. G. O. HOLCOMBE; Mr. N.M. POMEROY,
Miss Lucile CHURCHILL, of Erie, Miss Alice P. SMITH, of Elmira.
Mr and Mrs. Samuel JEWELL of Canton; Mr. and Mrs KNOX, of Johnstown;
Mrs. B.L. TRUMAN of Owego; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. LAMKIN, Mrs M.B. BALLARD,
Mr. Wilson WEIGESTER, Mrs E.P. MORSE, Mrs B.B. MITCHELL, Mrs. C.M. KNOX.
Mrs. William SALLMON of New Haven; Dr. ROE of Rochester; Rev.
E.P. MORSE, Mr. Liston BLISS, Dr. M.P. BALLARD, Mrs S.B. WILLET, Miss Jennie
LONG, Towanda; Rev. Charles H. McKNIGHT, Elmira.
Master Harry DAVISON and Frances and Alice Davison of New York.
Mr. McKNIGHT, the bridegroom, is the Secretary of the group of
bankers who financed the Chilnese loan--J.P. MORGAN & Co., KUHU, LOEB
&Co., the National Bank all of New York. He formerly resided
in Pittsburg, where still reside his twp brothers, one of whom is treasurer
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
The bride received many valuable gifts---an exquisite diamond
brooch from the groom, securities from her father and brother, a grand
piano from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. POMEROY, chest of household silver from the
Messers McKNIGHT, etc..
Mr. and Mrs. McKNIGHT left last night for Gloucester, Mass.,
where they will occupy for a time the beautiful Italian cottage of Miss
Mary DAVISON. They will also during their honeymoon motor through
New England. They will be at home after January 1st in New York at
138 East Fortieth street.
(Francis Heron McKnight* is #73459.) Natural daughter of
Henrietta Pomeroy (sister of Newton Merrick Pomeroy) and George B. Davison
(brother of Annis Davison). Adopted by them after her mother's death.
Henrietta Davison Pomeroy and Francis
Heron McKnight* had the following child:
2 i. Infant2 McKnight (#78646)
was born 1911. Stillborn
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