Scrapbook Clippings from Louise JOHNS New

Tri County Clippings- Page One Hundred Seventeen - Guest Submissions

These obituaries are presented in scrapbook order. I can't think of a better way of understanding a community than by reading an obituary scrapbook. If the scrapbook compiler did not include a date or newspaper, then we do not know that information.

BUNN Clippings

Note: These clippings are from a scrapbook that was in the possession of my grandmother Hazel Adell Spencer Stull Lentz. They were cut out of newspapers and pasted in a scrapbook. There are no additional pieces of information in the scrapbook such as Newspaper name and/or publication date. All places are in Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted. Louise Johns Neu

BUNN – Funeral services for the late Mrs. William Bunn were held at the house at Ogdensburg, PA, on Saturday, in charge of the Rev. Edwin Wyle, pastor of the Church of Christ of Canton. Mrs. Bunn was 73 years of age, and left her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Spencer, of Ralston. (Jan 07, 1925)

BUNN – The death of little Margaret Etta Stickler, aged a little more than eight years, a victim of typhoid fever, in unusually sad. She was a lovable child, and when the telegram came from Gallitzen, Cambria county, the home of her parents, announcing her death, it saddened the hearts of her friends here. Mr. Stickler, the child’s father, has been employed on a steam shovel for years, but has been complaining for some time and the day after the funeral he was compelled to call in Dr. Castlebury, who advised him to go to the Williamsport hospital. The symptoms are typhoid. Mrs. Stickler, who was a Miss Bunn before her marriage, has the heartfelt sympathy of all in her great sorrow.

BUNN – Mrs. Mary Jane (STRATTON) Bunn, wife of the late Anderson Bunn who died about five years ago, died at her home near Ogdensburg last Saturday about twelve o’clock. The deceased was 83 years of age and is survived by four sons; James, William, Francis and Jackson; also by one daughter, Mrs. William Ridge, of Ogdensburg. The funeral was held from her late residence on Monday and she was laid at rest beside her husband in the Ogdensburg cemetery. Rev. C. A. Brady, of this place officiated. (Nov 10, 1911)

BUNN – Anderson Bunn died at his home in Ogdesnburg on Saturday, Feb. 10, 1906, in his 79th year. In early life he married Miss Mary Jane Stratton, who survives him. Their children are: William, James, Francis and John Bunn, and Mrs. Anna Ridge. His only surviving brother is Frederick Bunn, of Morris. He leaves five sisters, Mrs Nettie Rice, Roaring Branch; Mrs. James Herman (Mary J.), Ogdensburg. Mrs. Charles Ogden (Emeline), Mrs. John Booth (Matilda), Blossburg; Mrs. Charles Wilcox (Sarah), Andover, N.Y.
His funeral was held on Monday afternoon, Feb. 12th. Short services were held at the old homestead preceding those at the Union Church. The pall bearers were: Messrs. C.C. Landon, Marvin Tebo, Lawrence Riley, Daniel Spalding, Daniel Peake, Newell Smith, all former soldiers of the Union Army in the war of the Rebellion, in which army Mr. Bunn served with credit for three years.
Mr. Bunn was an early settler in Blossburg, but about fifty years ago located on the farm upon which he died.
He was an enterprising man, liveral and charitable, a good neighbor, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

BUNN - Mrs Anna (LEWIS) Bunn died January 7, at her home in Ogdensburg, at the age of 73. Death was caused by pneumonia. She is survived by her husband William Bunn, one daughter Mrs. Lottie Spencer of Ralston, one grand daughter, Mrs. N.C. (Hazel) Stull of Ralston and one great grand daughter. (Jan 07, 1925)

BUNN - William H. Bunn, 88, Prominent Lumberman, Succumbs - Funeral Services tomorrow.
William H. Bunn, 88, a prominent lumberman, died Friday at his home in Ralston. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Spencer, of Ralston; a brother, Jackson Bunn, of Ogdensburg; a sister, Mrs. William (Anna Celeste also called Alice) Ridge, of Roaring Branch, and a granddaughter, Mrs. N. C. (Hazel) Stull, of Ralston.
Funeral Services will be held at Ogdensburg, Mr Bunn's former home, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. (1935)

BUNN - Miss Ella Bunn, second daughter of Isaiah Bunn, of this boro, died on Wednesday morning of this week after an illness of but four days of inflamation of the bowels, aged 14 years 7 months and 28 days. She was a young lady highly esteemed by all her young friends, and her death is a sad blow to her parents and her brothers and sister, they having the sympathy of their large circle of friends in their bereavement. She was a member of the Baptist Sunday School, and her classmates gave a handsome floral harp as a testimony of their love and esteem. While the scholars of the Public High School gave a handsome floral pillow. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church this morning at ten o'clock, her pastor, Rev. Rhiel, preaching the sermon. The pall bearers were of her own choice and were Fred Lewis, Daniel Stratton, Louie C. Clark, Will Brown, Louie Stratton and Frank Hughes.

BUNN – Jessie Bunn – Died in Blossburg on Friday, Feb 8, Mrs W. H. King (nee Jessie Bunn) aged 33 years. The deceased leaves a husband and two children, a son aged about seven years and an infant aged about two months, a mother and two brothers, Abner (I have Albert) and Charles, besides a large circle of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. King was a most estimable woman, a loving wife and mother and a charitable neighbor. Her early death brings sadness to her relatives and acquaintances. The funeral occurred on Monday last a 1 o’clock from the Baptist church of which the deceased had been a consistent member, Rev. W. B. F. Brown officiating. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and sorrowing friends about forth of whom were from Ogdensburg and Roaring Branch where the deceased formerly resided. The pall bearers were F. I. Jones, B. F. Jones, Thomas Gardner, James F. Howard, Frank McEntee, John D. McEntee. The interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.

BUNN – Died at Ogdensburg "If a man die shall he live again."
A deep shadow was cast over this entire community, Saturday morning, by the announcement of the death of Frank Bunn. Frank had been ailing for some time, but up to a few hours before his death, no fears as to his condition were entertained. The doctors ascribe heart failure as the cause. Death came peacefully as his life had been spent and he died in the arms of his father, without a sigh.
Frank Bunn was the eldest son of Jackson and Sadie Ridge Bunn, deceased, and was born at Roaring Branch, Jan 17, 1882, and died at Ogdensburg, Jan 26, 1901, aged 19 years and 9 days.
To one who has known Frank during his entire life, it seems, that words fail to express the high esteem in which he was held. His was one of those rare sweet characters given to few, but loved by many. During his entire illness no murmur of complaint was heard. He greeted each friend with the same gentle words that had characterized his entire life. It does not seem possible that they are forever stilled in death. He will be sadly missed on every side, at home, in the school room and among his friends. His was an exemplary life, that his friends would do well to imitate. And it is a comfort to think of that pure sweet soul, forever blest. Besides his parents Frank leaves two sisters Misses Cora and Clara, two brothers Arthur and a baby brother only one week old and an unlimited number of friends to mourn his untimely end.
The funeral was held at the Union Church, Ogdensburg, being attended by a large concourse of people. Services were conducted by the Rev. H. E. Hyde, of Canton. The Roaring Branch Choir rendering the music. Beautiful flowers among them a choice collection from his teachers and friends were offered. The pall bearers were as follows; L. Chas. Irvin, Frank Spaulding, Wm. Lodge, T. Francis Riley, Harry Jackson, and Robert S. Irving. M.A.R.

Spencer Clippings

SPENCER – With the laying away in the family plot at Ogdensburg, last Monday, of all that was mortal of Stephen Spencer, Union bows her head and in sympathy drops a tear, with the family in this their great bereavement. Six years ago it was intimated to the family that kidney trouble was to be expected, and then commenced a struggle for life on one side and the dread of Bright’s disease on the other. Inevitable results, - all that loving hearts and willing hands, assisted by a tireless physician and a trained nurse, could do was of no avail, and on the morning of March 8 the end came. He was 40 years old, and married the only child of William and Ann Bunn, of Ogdensburg. Two daughters were born to them, Laura, who preceded her father, with the same disease, six years ago this month, and Hazel a young lady, at home. He leaves a mother, his wife and daughter, and two sisters, Mrs Hiram Leonard, of Leolyn, and Mrs. Thomas Stull, of Union. Mr Spencer was one of Union’s most successful farmers; a man that everyone esteemed. About a year ago he became identified with the Disciple Church at Ogdensburg, was chosen as one of the Church officials, and up to his death was an exemplary member.

(Mar 08, 1912)

SPENCER – Mrs. Mary Adeline Spencer died at her home here Thursday morning following an illness of two weeks. "Aunt Addie" as everyone here knew her, had been a lifelong resident of Troy and had she lived until February 22, she would have been 93 years old. She was the widow of William Spencer, a Civil War veteran.

The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Martha Stull of Troy; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

The funeral services were to be held at the home on Elmira Street this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. James H. Carter of the Baptist Church officiating. Interment was to be held in the Glenwood Cemetery. (Jan 30, 1936)

SPENCER – Mrs Lottie Spencer, 64, a native of Ogdensburg, died Sunday morning at her home here. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nelson C. Stull, and a granddaughter, Margaret Stull of Ralston.

Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Ogdensburg Church with the Rev. James Farrar, pastor of the Ralston Methodist Circuit, officiating. Burial was made in a nearby cemetery. (Oct 23, 1938)

SPENCER – Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer died at the residence of her son, Ulysses Spencer, in Union Township, Sunday afternoon. August 20, aged about 75 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. August 22, at the home with interment at the Spender Cemetery.

In Memory of William SPENCER

Come, comrade, bow thy head,

In sorrow now to-day,

In honor of this brother

Whom we have laid away.

Comrade, we shall miss thee

In re-unions here below,

But how soon we may follow

None of us doth know.

Thou hast fought thy battles bravely,

And never did complain,

Taken part in may a battle

And saw thy comrades slain.

Now, comrade, rest in the hillside grave,

Beside the forms who bore thee,

Long may the land you served so brave,

Her banner’s stars wave o’er thee.

W.L. Dann, Ogdensburg, PA

SPENCER, Laura Laura, daughter of Stephen and Lottie Spencer, died at her home in North Union, March 4, aged 11 years and 8 months.

A life budded on earth to bloom in Heaven, has taken its voyage across the deep waters of death, into the bright harbor of Celestial light and love. It is our Master's will, to pluck the fair flowers of childhood for a transplanting in the Eternal Gardens. How quickly God moved the barque bearing its precious cargo of an innocent soul; how silently the sails had filled with the whispering winds and sweet perfumes that blow toward the land of sunshine that lies beyond the mountain of the hereafter. How unconcious was the young soul of its delightful journey that was so near: how rapturous the music of Heavenly choiristers, floating across the still waters, striking between the shores of earth and Heaven. Our Savior said: "Suffer little children to come to me." How beautiful the sentiment "I cling to Thee" those who are earliest at the cross, shall be the first in the kingdom, and their soul filled with the bloom of a Savior's love, which changeth not. These parents have been called upon to part with a child, their first born, one that, no doubt, they loved better than life itself. Sorrow seems to be a necessary part of human existence, but when grief comes, when the heart is torn with a mighty sorrow, and the sympathy of friends only opens wider the rent in the bleeding heart, then, if ever, the weary soul turns to Christ and we cry, "Lord, Thy hand support, Thy arm sustain." Sorrow if patiently borne will prepare us for better and holier lives. The fire of adversity will better prepare us for the Master's use. How fully we realize the eyes that sparkled with the light of love are closed forever, the lips are silent and the hands are folded upon the breast that throbs no more in response to the caress of parental affection. How difficult would be the parents feelings if they could look upward with spiritual vision, and see their daughter entering upon the life immortal. The light of Heaven upon her face, and angel's wings would seem to fan the curling locks of the new-born soul as it takes its flight towards its Celestial home. The soul thrills with delight at the sound of sweet music and the tender voices of loving angels. To her earth is lost but Heaven is gained, and when the grief stricken parents shall have reached the end of their earthly pilgrimage, the hands of their loved one will reach down and help them over the dark river, and their first view of Heaven will be the bright face of she whom they loved so well on earth, but now glorious in the light of the Saviour's love.

STULL Clippings

STULL – Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Scudder Stull, 80, widow of Freemont Stull, were held this afternoon at the home here and burial was made in Stull Cemetery in Union Township. The Rev. James Farrar, Methodist pastor at Ralston, had charge of the services.

Mrs. Stull is survived by one son, Nelson, of Ralston; one brother Gilbert Scudder, of Corning, NY, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Newell, of Roaring Branch. (1939)

STULL – John Stull, of Newelltown, and James Thompson, who resided near Ogdensburg, both met death by drowning in a shallow creek about a quarter of a mile from Ralston shortly after 5 o’clock Christmas eve, when the horse, which Thompson was driving, backed over a twenty-foot bank into the stream, pinning the two men underneath.

Mr. Stull had been shopping at Ralston and while on his way home late in the afternoon met with an accident when his horse became frightened and reared, throwing him out of the carriage and rendering him unconscious. Thompson and Alex Chopic, of Roaring Branch, who had also been at Ralston, started back home a little after Stull had left and not far from Ralston found Stull lying unconscious along the road. They stopped to help him and not knowing the extent of his injuries decided to take him back to Ralston for medical attention. He was lifted into Thompson’s carriage, Chopic agreeing to remain and look after Stull’s horse, which was standing nearby.

After placing Stull in the carriage Thompson attempted to turn around to drive back to Ralston but owing to the road the horse and carriage went off the road and then plunged down about twenty feet into the stream, a branch of Lycoming creek. Both men were caught in the carriage, which overturned on top of them, the horse falling onto the carriage and holding it down. Stull, already injured, was helpless and Thompson was pinned down in such a way that he too was powerless to extricate himself or lend any aid to Stull.

Chopic, who had been holding Stull’s horse on the road, realizing he could not get the men out unaided, hurried back to Ralston for assistance but when he and two Ralston men again reached the scene of the accident they found Stull and Thompson dead, both having been drowned, their heads having been pinned down in the shallow water by the weight of the carriage. The water is hardly a foot deep at this point but the men were caught in such a way that they could not free themselves. The horse and carriage were finally raised out of the creek and the bodies of the men removed. It was found that Thompson bore several marks on his body where the horse had evidently kicked him in the downward plunge. The horse was uninjured but the carriage was wrecked.

Stull was aged about thirty-five and is survived by his wife and five children. Thompson was not married, he having resided with his aged mother, near Ogdensburg. He was aged about thirty years.

STULL – Fremont Stull a prominent and esteemed resident of Eastern Tioga County, died suddenly at his home in South Union, Wednesday evening. He had suffered a weak heart for a number of years and the day of his death was in his usual health until he was stricken as he was sitting down to his supper. He was 72 years old and had been one of Tioga County’s well known residents and was esteemed for his rugged honestly and integrity. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the home, in charge of the Rev. Adam Summers, of Ralston, with burial in the Stull Cemetery. Besides his wife he left a son, Nelson Stull, of Ralston.

STULL - Mrs. Mary (STRATTON) Stull died at Palo, November 2d, in her 75th year. She was the widow of the late Henry Stull, of Union. Deceased was a most estimable woman, beloved by all with whom she came in contact. She is survived by ten children who are: Levi, of Union; Mrs William Maley and Mrs Kelroy Hopkins, of Newellton; Mrs. O.H. Howard and Mrs Myron Purdy, Roaring Branch; Mrs. Clay Herman, of Union; Mrs. Fred Ebersole , of Ralston; Harry Stull, of Carpenter. The funeral took place Monday, Nov. 4, services being held at the Stull church, after which she was tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF MARY STULL

When the morning sun riseth gently

in the heavens so bright and clear,

Filling all the world with beauty,

Then we miss you, mother, dear.

Sitting by the open window,

Looking toward the sunrise gold,

We are thinking of you, mother,

And the happy days of old.

Happy were the hours, dear mother,

With you as a trusty guide,

But your voice is lost forever,

In the dashing of the tide.

Gently came the pale-faced rider,

Calling, sweetly, from afar,

Bringing home your spirit, mother,

Through the pearly gates ajar.

With loving hearts, dear mother,

We will try to follow you,

Hoping, when we meet in heaven,

All our pleasures to renew.

Rest, dear mother, Jesus keep you,

With a kind and loving hand,

Close beside the sparkling waters,

In that bright and better land.

STULL - This afternoon in the Rathbun house parlor. Rev. Dr. Henry joined in marriage Miss Bertha E. Irvine and Harry Stull, of Ogdensburg, PA. The bride was dressed in a brown traveling dress and the ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Tarbox, who were married two years ago by Dr. Henry; Miss Irvine a sister of the bride: a Star reporter: Mr. Willis, of the Two Old Cronies' party and Will Chadboure.

Elmira Star.

STULL – In Memoriam. Written by a friend on the death of Mrs. Bertha (IRVINE) Stull, who died in Union township Nov. 4, 1895:

Thou art gone from us dear Bertha

From thy pleasant, happy home,

Left kind friends that dearly loved you,

Called away, and oh, so soon.

Thou art gone from earth and loved ones,

Pain and suffering are o’er,

Thou hast crossed the shining river,

Anchored on the Golden Shore.

Mild and lovely as thou wert,

Called away in bloom of life,

A tender, loving mother,

And a loving, affectionate wife.

As that tender, loving mother,

Stood beside her loved one fair,

Soft and low there came a whisper,

Saying, "I am almost there."

Sad and lonely is the home,

Once so happy, bright and gay,

Since that loving mother’s gone

Snatched by Death’s cold had away

Betha deat, tho’ deep our sorrow,

And wrong to wish thee back again

Knowing that our loss on earth,

Is to you a heavenly gain.

But when the early summer breezes

Shall the tender green grass wave

May loving hands in loving care,

Fragrant flowers upon her grave.

Dear friends tho’ you deeply mourn

For your loved one who is gone,

Oh, live prepared to meet her,

When your toil on earth is done.

Sleep dear Bertha, peaceful,

No more suffering shalt thou know

Pale hands, folded o’er thy breast,

Underneath the pure white snow

Other Clippings

TAYLOR – John Taybor (newpaper had it spelled wrong), a much respected young man aged about 18 years, died at his father’s residence (J.M. Taylor) in Union, the 24^th inst. He was a member of the choir and a most elegant singer. His remains were buried in the Ogdesnburg cemetery, Rev. Gardiner of Canton, assisted by Rev. C. H. Crowl officiating.

POWELL – BOOTH – Mr. George Powell and Miss Cora Booth, two well-known and highly respected young people of this boro, were united in marriage, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Booth Sr., Wednesday evening of last week. By the Rev. J. T. Matthews. None but the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present, Mr. and Mrs. Powell were the recipients of many valuable presents and the hearty congratulations of their many friends. The Advertiser extends its heartiest wishes for a long and pleasant life.

GRADY - Death of Hattie Rice Grady. Hattie, wife of William P. Grady and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rice, or Roaring Branch, died on Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock, after a brief illness. Mrs. Grady was aged 23 years, 9 months and 12 days. She left a husband and one child to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock and were largely attended, Rev. Mr. Stover, of East Point, officiating. He spoke from Phillipians 1:23. The Family extend their sincere thanks to all friends, who interested themselves during their sad bereavement.

We loved her, yes we loved her,

But angels loved her more;

And they have sweetly called her

To yonder shining shore.

The golden gates were opened,

A gentle voice said, "Come,"

And with farewells all spoken

She calmly entered home.

A Friend

DECKER – In loving remembrance of Miss Etta Decker who died at her home in English Centre, March 9^th, 1800, aged 17 years, 4 months and 22 days.

BANFILL – In memory of Bessie, infant daughter of Edwin Banfill and wife, of Morris, who died Sept., 20, aged three months and 21 days.

MONROETON WOMAN DIES IN FLORIDA

The following concerning a woman who lived most of her life in Monroeton appeared in the Nov. 7th issue of the Miami Herald.
"Mrs. Marion Luther, 78, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Listen Luther, living on Everglades Avenue, Little River. She
was taken ill while walking in a garden and succumb a few hours later.
Mrs. Luther lived most of her life in Monroeton, Pa., and had spent, the first three winters in Miami. She returned about two weeks ago. Funeral
arrangements, in charge of the Northside Funeral hone, Little River, Will be completed today."

submitted by Roberta Selub

DEATH SUMMONS A. T., SCHRADER
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Veteran of Spanish-American War;
Military Funeral Sunday.
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Albert T. Schrader, aged 82, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Towanda township. Mr. Schrader was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving in Company B, 28th U. S. Volunteer Infantry. he continued in the army after the war, spending two years in the service.
The survivors are a brother, Mace Schrader and a sister, Mrs. A. L. Mace of Towanda, RD 3. A military funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o¹clock, \the Spanish War Veterans being in charge Burial will be in Cole cemetery

submitted by Roberta Selub

Mrs. Schrader
Mrs. Schrader, mother of Miss Blanche Schrader who teaches in our public schools, died at her home near Monroeton on Sunday evening last, aged 71 years. She leaves five children. The funeral was held on Wednesday forenoon at 10 o¹clock,.
Buried in Cole Cemetery.
She was an aunt of my mother and died in 1933
I was named after her
Roberta Blanche Selub

DIED
SCHRADER-Near Monroeton, Nov. 25, 1871, from Scarlet Fever, Emma Jean Schrader, daughter of Orange Schrader, aged nearly 11 years. ³
In some rude spot where vulgar herbage
If chance a violet rear its purple head, [grows,
The careful gard¹ner moves it ere it bloom,]
To thrive and flourish in a nobler be.
Such was thy fate, dear child--
Thy opening such!
Pre-eminence in early bloom was shown,
For earth too good, perhaps, And loved too much--
Heaven saw, and early marked them for its own.²
H.A.

This obituary was in the Daily Record in 1875 - He was buried in the Cole Farm Cemetery.

The past year has recorded the death of many old people in this county. Since the link s of the chain that binds the present to the past century,
are being severed more frequently that in any previous year.

Among the aged people, who have departed this life in this vicinity--the venerable Abram Mace, as the oldest.

On the fourth of June last he reached his one hundredth birthday. until within a few days of that period, he enjoyed his full mental and physical
faculties and conversed freely and intelligently upon all common subjects. The loss of his mind was the premonition of the decay of his body and on the 9th day of October, his soul took flight, and his remains were deposited in the cemetery near Monroeton

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE
OCT. 15, 1929

LIONEL E. BIXBY
Lionel E. Bixby of the Town of Horseheads, R.D.5, died unexpectedly this morning at 10 o'clock in Elmira, of a heart seizure. He is survived by his widow and two brothers. The remains repose in the Davis funeral home. Funeral notice later.

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 1929

LIONEL E. BIXBY
The funeral of Lionel E. Bixby, late of the Town of Horseheads, will be held in the Davis funeral home Friday at 11 a. m. The Rev. W. V. Allen will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Bixby is survived by four brothers, Ross and Stephen of Elmira; Rome of Horseheads, George of Texas.

ELMIRA HERALD
MAY 22, 1915

MRS. MARY DOROTHY BIXBY
Mrs. Mary Dorothy Bixby, aged 69 years, died at her home, 961 McKinley place, at 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, Horace Bixby; four sons, Lionel, Ross, Steven, Rome, all of Elmira. the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Davis undertaking parlors. The Rev. Albert E. Legg will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE
NOV. 8, 1950

MRS. MARY SCOTT BIXBY
Mrs. Mary Scott Bixby, 72, of 1022 Lake St. This morning, Nov. 8, 1950, following an extended illness. Survived by husband, Ross Bixby; son, Willard Bixby of Breesport; daughter, Mrs. Clara Lanterman of Horseheads; brother, James Scott of Elmira; a sister in California and a sister in Ohio. The body is at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., where friends may call after Thursday noon and where the funeral will be held at a time to be announced.

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 1921

HORACE BIXBY
Horace Bixby, who resided with his son, Lionel Bixby of O'Hanlon Street, Elmira Heights, died Wednesday, aged eighty-six years. He is survived by five sons, Horace, Ross, Stephen and Rome of Elmira, George in the west. The remains were removed to the Davis undertaking rooms where the funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Joyce, these were sent to me by Judy Cochran Crippin doing research on the Bixby line also. They were a great help to me. Carol Bixby Marrin

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1957

ROSS C. BIXBY
Ross C. Bixby, 77, of 949 Johnson St., Wednesday, June 12, 1957. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Clara Lanterman of Big Flats, son, Willard of Breesport; five grandchildren. Body at Barrett Funeral Home. Friends may call today 7 to 9 p. m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Funeral there Saturday at 11 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery,

These articles appeared in the Daily Review, Towanda in 1929 and 1930, and are about my great-grandfather, Daniel Vanderpool. Am sending them for your consideration in putting in your obituary pages. Marilouise Smith
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR PASSES AWAY - December 13, 1929
Daniel Vanderpool, aged 89 years, died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Lydia McCormick on Plank Road Street. He was a wealthy retired farmer, and had spent his entire life in Towanda and vicinity, being much respected by the people with whom he worked and associated.
The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, and by reason of his service in that conflict had considerable influence among his people.
Daniel Vanderpool is survived by five sons and a daughter. They are as follows: Chester of Spring Lake, Minor of Terrytown, Merton, Norman and Louis, all of Towanda, Mrs. Louise Acla of Towanda.
Prayer service will be held at the home of his son, Norman, on William Street, Towanda, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with further services at the Liberty Corners church at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Liberty Corners cemetery.

Article reprinted from the Daily Review, December 19, 1929
LIFE 'DOANE' VANDERPOOL GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHAT POOR BOY CAN DO IF HE BUT WILL

     The life of Daniel Vanderpool, who died here last week at the age of 89 years, as an example of thriftiness can scarcely be paralleled, according to many of his acquaintances in this vicinity who are aware of the effort the man exerted to rise from obsecurity to become wealthy and the leader of his people. Scores of stories have been written about poor boys who have overcome handicaps to acquire fame and riches; a history of the American business and industrial world would reveal hundreds of instances wherein boys have worked and slaved to become in their manhood among the most wealthy and outstanding men of their nation, but the friends of Daniel Vanderpool are certain that no one of these overcame more difficult obstacles, worked harder, lived more thrifty than did the old gentleman who lived to become "king" of the Vanderpools in the closing years of an active life.
     The court house records here reveal that Daniel Vanderpool left an estate of approximately $50,000, most of which was invested in bonds. That $50,000 represents a lifetime of hard work and saving on the part of the deceased, and in his will which has been probated here, he left that money in trust for his various children.
     Daniel Vanderpool was born in 1840. When a boy, he was a hard worker, and showed those characteristics which later brought him wealth. He "hired out" to various farmers in his home community and saved as much of his wages as he possibly could. And wages in those days prior to the Civil War were not very high, nor were living expenses high as compared with the scale of today. The story is told that Daniel, when in his early manhood, worked for a man by the name of Homet on a farm near Homet's Ferry. After he had worked there for a long time, he managed to save about $300. Impressed with the young man's ability about a farm, and his thriftiness, Mr. Homet - so the story goes - told Daniel that he should get out and "hustle" for himself as he was fully as capable and strong in his youth as the average farmer of much older years. Daniel is said to have replied to Mr. Homet that he did not have enough money to buy a farm, and at that his employer replied that he knew of a farm in Terrytown that could be bought for $1,000; that he would "stake" Daniel to enough money to buy that farm and furnish it. The offer appealed to young Vanderpool and his friends now say that he did buy that farm for $1,000. He soon married and he and his wife worked that farm for a few years, bringing it up to a high state of cultivation, and making it much better than when they had obtained it. When he thought he had stayed there long enough, for Daniel was a roamer, he sold it for a nice profit. That is the way Daniel Vanderpool got his start.
     The story is told that he took that money and bought another farm, only to sell it a few years later at a profit. And then he bought another farm at a good price, worked it a few years so that it was a better place than when he went on it, and then sold it at a large gain. It was the money from these farm sales - and later transactions, that made Daniel Vanderpool a wealthy man. Of course, wealth as it is measured today is in far higher terms than $50,000. There are men in the world at the present timewho think $50,000 is a mere trifle. Regardless of the huge million-dollar estates and fortunes which are today as common as mosquitos in New Jersey, enough people are left who still believe that a man who has $50,000 is wealthy. There is no doubt but that Daniel could have saved more money had he not done one thing for which his friends always admired him. It is told that he gave each one of his sons a farm when they married and settled down. And he had several sons, some of whom are nearly as wealthy as their father was at his death.
     During his busy early manhood, Daniel Vanderpool found time to join the Union army and serve in the Civil War. The records show that he enlisted with a number of Terry township young men in Company D, 16th regiment, New York Heavy Artillery. The date of enlistment was September 9, 1864, and he served until August 21, 1865, a few months after the war had come to a close. The young Terry township men who enlisted with Daniel were Richard Hoover, Abram Johnson, Charles Vanderpool, Rensselaer Vanderpool, and William Vanderpool. All joined the New York 16th Heavy Artillery.
     At the time of his death, Daniel Vanderpool was known as "king" of the Vanderpools. The title "king" is merely one of respect given the oldest, wealthiest and most influential of the Vanderpools. The "king" is sometimes termed "Doane" Vanderpool, and Daniel was often called "Doane" for this reason. What connection there is between "king" and "Doane" os not generally known, but there probably is a reason which may date back to Revolutionary War days.
     The first "king" of the Vanderpools was Anthony Vanderpool, who some say was Daniel Vanderpool's grandfather. Anthony was a Dutchman, a New York Vanderpool. History reveals that Anthony fell in love with, and married, a girl by the name of Elizabeth Johnson. Some history books say that Elizabeth was a pure-blooded Oneida Indian; others say that she was but half Indian, her father being Sir William Johnson, English baronet who settled in the Mohawk Valley before the Revolutionary War, while her mother was Molly Brandt, an Indian woman. Be that as it may, it is known that Elizabeth Johnson married Anthony Vanderpool in New York State; because of this marriage, Anthony's family disowned him and he wandered from New York state into Pennsylvania, settling with the French in Asylum. Anthony and his people later settled at Ellis Hill, near Durell, and long years ago this settlement was called "Pool Hill." It was there that Anthony reigned as "king" and his wife as "queen."
     It is probable that in those days the "king" really wielded a power similar to that wielded by the old barons; they settled difficulties, as local arbiters; loaned money; performed marriages and other things which might fall to the lot of the "high man" of the village. Perhaps the "king" of the Vanderpools was considered as a "chief" would be in an Indian village, and it must be remembered that the Vanderpools had Indian blood in their veins.
     Daniel Vanderpool's friends say that his grandfather was the first "king," Anthony Vanderpool, and that Daniel came by the title through descent. That Daniel carried the title to his grave is generally considered by his people, who believe firmly that there is now no need of a "king" and that to impose such a title on anyone wopuld be superfluous.

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