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1881- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
Joseph Gogel and wife and John Snyder
Jacob Gogel and his wife, Ann Gogel, living four miles from Bethlehem, Pa.,
were found dead in their bed last week Monday morning. Their heads were
almost severed from their bodies, and a bloody axe was found in the apartment.
The walls were splashed with blood, and altogether the room presented a shocking
sight. Joseph Snyder, who boarded with the Gogels, was believed to be the
murderer. Snyder, who was a man 24 years of age, was found in a
neighboring barn, under the straw, at nine a. m. He was immediately taken
back to the house of his victims and questioned as to the murder. He was
cool and collected. He was interrogated by Rev. Mr. Benley, of Bethlehem,
and at once confessed to having committed the crime, telling the story with
great deliberation. He was in love with the eldest daughter of Gogel, aged
16, but was opposed by her parents. He believed that by killing them all
opposition would be removed to his suit. He had scarcely confessed before
a rope was taken from one of the beds up stairs and placed around his neck and
he was dragged outside the house and hung to a large chestnut tree. After
being suspended 20 minutes, the body was cut down by the Poorhouse authorities.
The authorities made a vain endeavor to restrain the fury of the mob, Detective
Yohe, of Bethlehem, firing at one of the ringleaders without effect.
Several thousand people visited the scene of the tragedy during the day, and the
excitement was intense. Gogel was a day laborer about 40 years of age and
leaves three children. (Tuesday, January 4, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jacob Schieffelin, Sr.
Mr. Jacob Schieffelin, Sr., of Tioga, died last week Sunday evening at an
advanced age. He was one of the early settlers of the county, and was for
many years a leading business man. (Tuesday, January 4, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Christian Barr
Mr. Christian Barr, of Pinegrove township, Schuylkill county, died a few
days ago, in his 88th year. His life was insured by parties living in the
township of Tremont to the amount of $60,000. The applications for these
policies on his life were taken out the week before his death. (Tuesday,
January 4, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wellington B. Dorman
At Mansfield, December 26, 1880, Wellington B., son of E. C. and Malvina
Dorman, aged 7 years, 11 months and 18 days. (Tuesday, January 4, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Maria Ernst
At Morris, December 25, 1880, Mrs. Maria Ernst, wife of Lewis Ernst, aged
59(or 69) years, 1 month and 12 days. (Tuesday, January 4, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mattie May Kirkpatrick
At Mansfield, December 27, 1880, Mattie May, daughter of ?. E. and S. F.
Kirkpatrick, aged 4 years, 4 months and 7 days. (Tuesday, January 4, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Morse
At Blossburg, December 24, 1880, Mr. William Morse, aged 56 years and 6
months of inflammation of the bowels. The deceased was born in the town of
Tyrone, Yates county, NY, August 26th, 1824, but resided mostly in this county.
He had been working near Roseville the most of the season, and came home ill two
weeks before Christmas. When taken sick he said that he would not get
well, but still had a desire to live and when he knew that he could not live he
devoted his time to preparations to meet his Saviour. He was a great
sufferer in his sickness. (Tuesday, January 4, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hector Martin Lefuel
Hector Martin Lefuel, the noted French architect, died in Paris last week,
aged 70 years. (Tuesday, January 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Gilmore, Sr.
Mr. William Gilmore, Sr., died very suddenly on board the cars at Arnot last
Wednesday. He had been spending the holidays with his sons, and was about
starting for home, and just before reaching the depot he complained of not
feeling well. He dropped dead immediately after entering the car.
Mr. Gilmore was a native of Scotland, and was 74 years of age. He had
resided in Blossburg for about 34 years and was a most substantial citizen.
(Tuesday, January 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nellie Maude Gissin
At Paterson, NJ, November 18, 1880, of membranous croup, Nellie Maud,
daughter of John and Louise(a ?) Gissin, aged 3(or 8) years, 4 months and 24
days. (Tuesday, January 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Jaquish
In Sullivan, December 30, 1880, Mr. Charles Jaquish, in his 33rd year.
(Tuesday, January 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Calvin Russell
In Jackson, January 6, 1881, of diphtheria, Calvin, son of Hadley and Diana
Russell, aged 12 years, 10 months and 4 days. (Tuesday, January 11, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary J. Smeltzy
At Blossburg, January 5, 1881, Mary J., wife of Mr. George Smeltzy, aged 23
years. (Tuesday, January 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Rockwell
Frank Rockwell, a son of Mr. E. E. Rockwell, of Lawrence township, was accidentally killed a few days ago while riding down hill. (Tuesday, January 18, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Rockwell
Frank Rockwell, a son of Mr. E. E. Rockwell, of Lawrence township, was
accidentally killed a few days ago while riding down hill. (Tuesday,
January 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Schieffelin
Tioga, January 12, 1881.--Jacob Schieffelin, the elder died in this village
on the 27th of last month, of congestion of the lungs after an illness of two
weeks. Many of the 87 years of his life were passed amid scenes and
crowded with events of more than ordinary interest. Jacob Schieffelin was
born in the city of New York, April 20th, 1793. That he developed at an
early age unusual ability and energy is attested by the fact that when but 17 he
was an Ensign in the militia, at 20 became a Captain, and at 22 was appointed
Colonel which position he held until he moved to this county in 1828.
During the war of 1812 he was on garrison duty three or four months. About
the year 1810 he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Onderdonk, afterward
Episcopal Bishop of Pennsylvania. He attended three courses of lectures at
Columbia College, and obtained his diploma at the age of 22. After
graduating at the medical college he entered into partnership with his brother,
H. H. Schieffelin. For the next five or six years his summers were spent
in New York and his winters in visiting Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, New
Orleans, Havana and other prominent places, during which time he acquired
a fair knowledge of the Spanish language. In 1838(?) he went to the City
of Mexico and opened a branch store, which he conducted for two years and then
returned to New York. While in Mexico he became acquainted with Santa
Anna, who was then Lieutenant of cavalry. In 1827 he purchased several
thousand acres of land in Tioga and Lycoming counties, and the year following he
moved to Tioga county. Much of his land was heavily timbered with pine,
which he considered of little value, and at different times disposed of portions
of it for a mere nominal price. The tract in Clymer, from which Mr. B. C.
Wickham took about $100,000 worth of pine, Mr. Schieffelin exchanged with him
for the property now occupied by Col. H. S. Johnston. Mr. Schieffelin went
to California in 1849 and returned the year following. He was personally
acquainted with Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Robert Emmet, Thomas Paine,
Robert Fulton, DeWitt Clinton and many other famous men of past generations. Mr.
Schieffelin was a very warm and tender hearted man, and transparently honest and
upright in all his business transactions. In politics he was a Whig until
the formation of the Republican party, when he became a strong supporter of that
party. He had no settled religious belief until the advent of Spiritualism
of which faith he was an earnest supporter, and accumulated a library of
Spiritual works numbering about 300 volumes. He was well versed in the
Holy Scriptures and was always ready to defend his Spiritual belief by
quotations from the Bible. He was a great lover of poetry and could repeat
from memory thousands of lines and he had an inexhaustible supply of anecdotes
and reminiscences of his early life and manhood, which showed an uncommonly
active and retentive memory. He was married to Elizabeth Black, a cousin
of William Black, of the firm of Ball Black & Co., of New York, who survives
him. (Tuesday, January 18, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Levi Scott
At the funeral of Mr. Levi Scott, in Clymer, a few days since, the services
are said to have been conducted by his daughter. (Tuesday, January 25,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Moyer
A four year old daughter of Fred Moyer of Mahanoy City, was trying to light
a piece of paper at the stove in her mother’s absence, when her clothing caught
fire and she was burned so badly that she died the next morning. (Tuesday,
January 25, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Joanna Mead
On the 2d of last month Mrs. Joanna Mead, wife of Mr. George A. Mead, died
at Tipton, California. Mrs. Mead was one of eight daughters of Mr. Julius
Seely, Mrs. J. M. Kilbourne being the only one surviving her. Joanna was
born according to the old Friends family record at Deerfield in this county on
the 30th day of the 3d month, 1827. On the 23d day of December, 1855, she
left the old home with her husband to try their fortunes in the Golden State,
crossing the plains with teams. A letter from the husband brings the sad
news of her death. She died in the arms of her Saviour, praising God.
She left no children to mourn for her or to comfort her bereaved husband.
(Tuesday, February 1, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Roy Close
At Westfield, February 2, 1881, Roy, son of Ambrose Close, aged 15 years.
(Tuesday, February 8, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jamie Hollands
At Blossburg, February 3, 1881, of membranous croup, Jamie, second son of
Stephen H. and Estelle Hollands, aged 11 months and 9 days. (Tuesday,
February 8, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nellie E. Shaw
In Sullivan, January 5, 1881, of scarlet fever and diphtheria, Nellie E.,
daughter of C. M. and Melissa R. Shaw, aged 4 years, 5 months and 27 days.
(Tuesday, February 8, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Archie E. Shaw
In Sullivan, January 16, 1881, of scarlet fever, Archie E., son of C. M. and
Melissa R. Shaw, aged 8 years, 2 months and 2 days. (Tuesday, February 8,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Margaret Allen
At Tioga, January 23, 1881, Margaret Allen, aged 86 years. (Tuesday,
February 15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Bessie E. French
In Chatham, January 26, 1881, of scarlet fever, Bessie E., daughter of J. W.
and A. R. French, aged 1 year, 7 months and 26 days. (Tuesday, February
15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lewis W. White
In Gaines, February 9, 1881, of measles and heart disease, Lewis W., oldest
son of D. C. and F. A. White, aged 16 years, 9 months and 29 days.
(Tuesday, February 15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Fernando Wood
Hon. Fernando Wood died at Hot Springs, Ark., last week Sunday.
(Tuesday, February 22, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah M. Clark
At Mansfield, February 11, 1881, Mrs. Sarah M. Clark, in her 67th year.
(Tuesday, February 22, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eugene Ferris
In Chatham, Pa., February 14, 1881, of scarlet fever, Eugene, son of J. H.
and Emma Ferris, aged 13(?) years and 2 months. (Tuesday, February 22,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick Howe
At Jackson Summit, Pa., February 13(?), 1881, of croup and congestion of the
lungs, Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Howe, aged 16(or 10) months.
(Tuesday, February 22, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel W. Deming
In Jackson, Pa., February 23, 1881, Samuel W. Deming, aged 83 years and 8
days. (Tuesday, March 1, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Harriet Lindsey
At Litchfield, Mich., February 1, 1881, Mrs. Harriet Lindsey, aged 76 years.
(Tuesday, March 1, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Bertha Mitchell
In Jackson, Pa., February 24, 1881, of diphtheria, Bertha, daughter of
Albert and Mary Mitchell, aged 8 years and 6 months. (Tuesday, March 1,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Bertha Rice
In Chatham, Pa., February 22, 1881, of scarlet fever, Bertha, daughter of A.
D. and Martha A. Rice, aged 5 years. (Tuesday, March 1, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Foster Schoonover
At Marshfield, January 28, 1881, James Foster, son of Thomas J. and M. D.
Schoonover, aged 5 months. (Tuesday, March 1, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Susanna Ryan
At Lawrenceville, March 6, 1881, Susanna, widow of the late Hon. John Ryan,
aged 87 years, 1 month and 24 days. (Tuesday, March 8, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Stock
At Arnot, February 26, 1881, Mrs. John Stock, aged about 20 years.
(Tuesday, March 8, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Cole
Mrs. Hannah Cole, aged 105(or 103) years, died at Rome, NY, last week
Sunday. (Tuesday, March 15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Benjamin Karicofe
Benjamin Karicofe, an aged man of Harrisburg, died of hydrophobia a few days
since. He was bitten by a dog 14 years ago. (Tuesday, March 15,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Andie Griffen
On Monday, February 14, 1881, of heart disease, Andie, son of Eugene and
Josephine Griffen, of Knoxville, Pa. (Tuesday, March 15, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Malcolm W. Kemp
In the town of Cambridge, Furuas county, Nebraska, February 10, 1881, of
inflammation of the bowels, Malcolm W., eldest son of the late Eleazer B. and
Harriet M. Kemp, of Jackson, Pa., aged 23 years, 5 months and 16 days.
(Tuesday, March 15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Stella May Westbrook
In Middlebury, February 23, 1881, Stella May, wife of W. H. Westbrook and
youngest daughter of Margaret M. and W. R. S. March, aged 19 years, 4 months and
21 days. (Tuesday, March 15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Haggard
Frank Haggard, a young man aged 18, was suffocated by gas from an oil well,
near Bradford, a few days ago. (Tuesday, April 5, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary Ann Baker
At Elkland, March 31, 1881, Mary Ann Baker, mother of Mrs. R. K. Skinner,
aged 76 years. (Tuesday, April 12, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Worthington Freeman
At Mansfield, April 5, 1881, of pneumonia, Worthington Freeman, aged 66
years. (Tuesday, April 26, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Miss Hattie McCaslin
At Westfield, April 25, 1881, Hattie, daughter of Joseph and Adelaide
McCaslin, aged 1(?) year and 4 months. (Tuesday, May 3, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nellie McCaslin
At Westfield, April 26, 1881, Nellie, daughter of Joseph and Adelaide
McCaslin, aged 3 years, 1 month and 8 days. (Tuesday, May 3, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas Straight
At Sabinsville, April 20, 1881, Mr. Thomas Straight, aged 82 years, 9 months
and 10 days. (Tuesday, May 3, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Laura Orilla Sherman
In Shippen, Pa., February 26, 1881, of diphtheria and scarlet fever, Laura
Orilla, youngest daughter of Lemuel and Laura Sherman, aged 7(?) years, 1 month
and 26 days. (Tuesday, May 3, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Alonzo Whitney
At East Charleston, May 1, 1881, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Alonzo Whitney,
aged 80 years. (Tuesday, May 3, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Graty Houghton
A woman named Graty Houghton hanged herself at Binghamton, NY, last
Wednesday with a rope made of a pair of merino stockings and a gingham apron
string. Where there is a will there’s a way. (Tuesday, May 17, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William French
In Middlebury, May 10, 1881, William French, aged 90 years, 11 months and 7
days. (Tuesday, May 17, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. Henry Sutton
Last Saturday Mr. Henry Sutton, the railway section boss at Niles Valley,
went down to Tioga on the Accommodation train to get a tooth extracted. He
returned to Niles Valley on the evening train and started to walk down the track
to his home, about a mile below the depot. When he had reached a point
near the middle of the long trestle work below the Niles Valley station, he was
struck by the train of coal dumps coming south, and his body was carried by the
engine to the crossing and there dropped. The engineer knew nothing of the
occurrence at the time, and the train proceeded on its way. Sutton’s body
was left where it dropped at the crossing, and the indications where that the
whole train of coal dumps passed over it, as did the loaded coal train that went
north later in the night. The fact that the man had been run over was not
known until about five o’clock Sunday morning, when his body was found on the
track. The remains then presented a horrible spectacle, the head being
torn off and all smashed up, one arm and both legs cut off and the body
disemboweled. An inquest was held by George D. Keeney, Esq., and a jury;
but we have not at this writing learned the result of their injuries. Mr.
Sutton’s watch was found somewhat battered and stopped at 9:53. It seems
difficult to account for the fact that Sutton was so long in reaching the point
where he was struck, as the train south, on which he came to Niles Valley,
reaches that depot at 8:15 p. m. It is stated that he was a drinking man,
and the supposition is that while under the influence of liquor he stopped on
the track on the way home; but whether this was the fact nobody seems to know.
Mr. Sutton’s wife died five or six weeks ago, leaving three children, two of
whom are grown up. (Tuesday, May 24, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lyman Balcom
Lyman Balcom died at Painted Post last Thursday. He was an old
resident of the place, and was well known in Steuben county, being a man of
considerable ability and a most excellent citizen. Some years ago he
represented the Second district of Steuben in the Legislature, but has devoted
most of his long and active life to agricultural pursuits. He was a
successful farmer and stock grower, and must have amassed a considerable
fortune. (Tuesday, May 24, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Whipple
In Westfield, Saturday morning, May 14, 1881, of consumption, Mary, wife of
Mr. Martin Whipple, aged 29 years. (Tuesday, May 24, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Samuel M. Broakman
Rev. Samuel M. Broakman, a man well known in this county, died at Elmira,
NY, yesterday morning. Mr. Broakman was about 64 years of age, and had
resided in this county for 40 years prior to 1862, when he removed to Elmira.
Although he was a regularly ordained Baptist preacher, he worked for a number of
years at the carpenter’s trade. Mr. Broakman built the Poorhouse in this
county and also the Parkhurst House in this borough. (Tuesday, June 7,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Weaver
Arnot, June 4, 1881.--A serious accident occurred near here last evening,
Friday, by which Mr. James Weaver, a miner, lost his life. It has been the
custom for some time for the men to run an empty coal dump down the road to
Blossburg after the day’s work was done. The men, six or eight in number
started as usual, being under the impression that the regular train had gone.
Soon after they had left Arnot they were surprised to see a train of coal dumps
following them at full speed. Weaver’s companions all jumped off but he no
doubt thought by sticking to his post he could run the car into Blossburg ahead
of the train. But when the train struck the car Weaver was thrown against
an embankment and his body fell back under the wheels, and 24 coal cars passed
over his body. Both legs were crushed and he was otherwise terribly
bruised. He was taken home and both limbs were amputated, but the poor
fellow died soon after. Weaver was about 27 years of age. (Tuesday,
June 7, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Susie Grace Halsted
In Delmar, May 30, 1881, Susie Grace, daughter of Edwin and Phebe Halsted,
aged 3 months and 5 days. (Tuesday, June 7, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Carrie May Ridge
In Covington, May 20, 1881, Carrie May, daughter of Joseph and Mary A.
Ridge, aged 8 years and 2 months. (Tuesday, June 7, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. J. J. Clinton
Rev. J. J. Clinton, senior bishop of the African M. E. Zion Church, is dead.
(Tuesday, June 7, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amelia DeYoung
Mrs. Amelia DeYoung, mother of the publishers of the San Francisco Chronicle
died on the 19th instant at the age of 72 years. (Tuesday, June 7, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
L. A. Gobright
L. A. Gobright, for many years representative of the Associated Press in
Washington, died in that city a few days ago in the 65th year of his age.
(Tuesday, June 7, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Benjamin
A Mrs. Benjamin, a widow living at Antrim, was so severely burned on the 2d
instant, by the accidental explosion of a kerosene lamp that she died on the
afternoon of Saturday the 4th. Her remains were taken to Addison for
burial. Mrs. Benjamin was the mother in law of Mr. Ira Grinnell.
(Tuesday, June 14, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Isaac Moorhead
Isaac Moorhead, a prominent Republican politician of Erie county and Postmas
at Erie died suddenly a few days ago. (Tuesday, June 14, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Solomon Alexander Hart
Solomon Alexander Hart, the painter and librarian of the Royal Academy, is
dead. (Tuesday, June 21, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
William Buehler
William Buehler, a leading citizen of Harrisburg, was found dead in his bed
last week Sunday morning. (Tuesday, June 21, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Andrew D. Robeson
Andrew D. Robeson, nephew of ex Secretary Robeson, of New Jersey, was
instantly killed by lightning last week Sunday. (Tuesday, June 21, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
S. T. Brown
Paymaster S. T. Brown, of the navy, died last Wednesday morning on board the
United States steamship Powhattan, at Newport, RI. (Tuesday, June 21,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Matthew DeCoursey
At Liberty, Pa., June 22, 1881, Mrs. Matthew DeCoursey, in the 78th year of
her age. (Tuesday, July 5, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amelia Ely Keefe
At Morris Run, Pa., June 26, 1881, Amelia Ely, wife of Thomas V. Keefe, aged
23(?) years, 11 months and 8 days. (Tuesday, July 5, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Fanny Sherman
In Shippen, Pa., June 11, 1881, Miss Fanny, daughter of Mr. David Sherman,
aged 18 years. (Tuesday, July 5, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles M. Beecher
Mr. Charles M. Beecher, the acting editor of the Elmira Daily Advertiser,
died very suddenly at 1 o’clock last Friday morning. He was an industrious
and able writer and a judicious editor. (Tuesday, July 12, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Rogers
A little five year old boy of Mr. Samuel Rogers, of Charleston, fell over
backward into a boiler of boiling water last Wednesday noon, and was so severely
scalded that he died Friday night at 7 o’clock. The event was a very sad
one, and it forcibly illustrates the danger of placing vessels of hot water on
the floor when little children are about. (Tuesday, July 12, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Janet Smith
At Blossburg, June 30, 1881, Mrs. Janet Smith, aged 54(or 34) years and 1
month. (Tuesday, July 12, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Fred G. Camp
At Lawrenceville, July 16, 1881, Fred G., only son of George and Kate Camp,
in the 17th year of his age. (Tuesday, July 26, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Charlotte Ward
In Lindley, NY, July 20, 1881, of diphtheria, Mrs. Charlotte Ward, aged 33
years. (Tuesday, July 26, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Leveret Blair
Last Thursday morning Mr. Leveret Blair was found dead in his bed at the
residence of his son-in-law, Mr. William W. Hathaway, at Tioga. A
post-mortem examination was made, and it was found that Mr. Blair had died of
disease of the heart. He was about 60 years of age. For many years
he lived in Delmar, just northeast of this borough, where he had a good farm.
About a year ago his wife died, and soon afterward he went to Tioga to live with
his daughter, Mrs. Hathaway. Mr. Blair was a good citizen, and was highly
respected by all who knew him. His remains were brought to this borough
for burial, and the funeral was held at St. Paul’s church at 3 o’clock Friday
afternoon. (Tuesday, August 2, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
John J. Bagley
Hon. John J. Bagley, ex-Governor of Michigan, died at San Francisco last
Wednesday afternoon. (Tuesday, August 2, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Colonel John C. Burch
Colonel John C. Burch, Secretary of the United States Senate, died at his
residence, in Washington, last Thursday, of organic disease of the heart.
(Tuesday, August 2, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Minnie Bonney
At Blossburg, July 26, 1881, Miss Minnie Bonney, in the 24th year of her
age. (Tuesday, August 2, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Clarissa A. Bruce
At Sabinsville, July 22, 1881, Clarissa A., wife of Charles F. Bruce, aged
46 years. (Tuesday, August 2, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles H. Wedge
At Westfield, July 23, 1881, Charles H., son of Wesley A. Wedge, aged 3(or
8) months and 14 days. (Tuesday, August 2, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Allen
At Fall Brook, July 29, 1881, of scarlet fever, Robert, son of Walter and
Rebecca Allen, aged 3 years. (Tuesday, August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mary A. Brill
In Delmar, July 14, 1881, of pneumonia, Miss Mary A., daughter of Lewis and
Elizabeth Brill, aged 20 years, 4 months and 7 days. (Tuesday, August 9,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Lewis Brill
In Delmar, July 23, 1881, of pneumonia, Mr. Lewis Brill, aged 52 years, 5
months and 4 days. (Tuesday, August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Raymond Hutchinson
At Blossburg, August 1, 1881, Raymond, son of John and Elizabeth Hutchinson,
aged 4 years. (Tuesday, August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Hannah Mathews
At Blossburg, August 1, 1881, Hannah, daughter of John and Margaret Mathews,
aged 9 years. (Tuesday, August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ella Morton
In Clymer, August 1, 1881, of heart disease, Ella, daughter of Robert and
Mary Morton, aged 16 years. (Tuesday, August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Jennie E. Steele
At Pennfield, Pa., June 5, 1881, of typhoid fever, Jennie E., daughter of
James and Hannah Steele, aged 33 years, 6 months and 8 days. (Tuesday,
August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann Wood
At Blossburg, August 1, 1881, Ann, wife of John Wood, aged 32 years, 3
months and 12 days. (Tuesday, August 9, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Tunison Coryell
Tunison Coryell, one of the most prominent and highly esteemed citizens of
Williamsport, died last Tuesday evening, aged 91 years. His illness was of
short duration, consisting of only a few days. The direct cause of his
death was cholera morbus. (Tuesday, August 16, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nathan Orlando Greenfield
Nathan Orlando Greenfield was executed at Syracuse, NY, on the 5th instant,
for the murder of his wife Alice, at Orwell, Oswego county, October 21, 1875.
The case was remarkable for its stubborn contest in the courts. There were
three trials, the jury once disagreeing and twice finding a verdict of guilty,
two death sentences and five stays of proceedings and reprieves.
Greenfield died stoutly protesting his innocence of the crime. (Tuesday,
August 16, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jane Sturrock
At Wellsboro, August 20, 1881, wife of Mr. David Sturrock, in her 70th year,
who died of paralysis last Saturday, was one of the oldest and most respected
residents of our village. Her maiden name was Jane Shand, and she was a
native of Panbride, Forfarshire, Scotland, where she was born on the 25th of
August, 1811. She was married to Mr. Sturrock in her native country on the
2d of September, 1833 and the same month she came with her husband to the United
States, landing at New York city, where they remained until the following April
when the young couple came to Wellsboro. They resided in this borough
about 1 ½ years and then moved on the Eberenz road in Delmar township where they
engaged in farming until the spring of 1811, when they returned to Wellsboro.
They have lived here ever since living all the time in the house now occupied by
the family. Mrs. Sturrock was the mother of eight children, all of whom
attained adult life and five of whom together with her husband survive her.
She was a woman of marked individuality of character, and of sturdy Scotch
integrity and independence. It is this class of people who are the best of
citizens who rear families of children that are most useful to the country and
to their fellow men and are living monuments to the homely and enduring virtues
faith and piety of their progenitors. Of such as Mrs. Sturrock it may be
most literally said that the good they do lives after them. The funeral
services were held at Mrs. Sturrock’s late residence yesterday forenoon and her
remains were followed to the grave by many of the oldest residents of our
borough. (Tuesday, August 23, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mabel R. Pride
In Westfield, August 14, 1881, of diphtheria, Mabel R., daughter of Nobie
and Sarah Pride, aged 1 year, 7 months and 10 days. (Tuesday, August 23,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Maud Woodhouse
At Chemung, NY, August 15(?), 1881, of diphtheria, Maud, only daughter of
Orson and Sophronia Woodhouse, aged 6 years, 4 months and 15(?) days.
(Tuesday, August 23, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Reese
Mr. William Reese, father of Cap. J.(?) J. Reese, of Charleston township,
died at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Roberts in Blossburg last week
Monday. His remains were buried at Welsh Settlement on Wednesday.
(Tuesday, August 30, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Richard Campbell
At Woodland, Morris township, August 17, 1881, Mr. Richard Campbell, aged 58
years and 10 months. (Tuesday, August 30, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Fred Francis
In Delmar, August 21, 1881, of cholera infantum, Fred, son of William and
Martha A. Francis, aged 10 months and 12 days. (Tuesday, August 30, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lenora Hays
In Middlebury, August 23, 1881, of consumption, Lenora, eldest daughter of
S. A. and D. D. Hays, aged 21 years and 7 months. (Tuesday, August 30,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Bally M. Howland
At Austinville, August 21, 1881, of heart disease, Mrs. Bally M. Howland,
aged 50(?) years. (Tuesday, August 30, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. William M. Gregg
Gen. William M. Gregg, of Elmira, NY, died at Tunkhannock last Friday.
Gen. Gregg had written a letter to the committee some weeks ago stating his
intention to be present at the coming reunion at this place. The war
record of General Gregg was unimpeachable, and it is stated that he was the
first man in Chemung to enlist in the service of his country. (Tuesday,
September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Eva Bowen
At St. Paul, Minn., August 20, 1881, of brain fever, Eva, daughter of W. H.
and Dora M. Bowen, aged 11 months an 29 days. (Tuesday, September 6, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Emma Hogaboom
At Mansfield, August 24, 1881, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Emma Hogaboom, aged 32
years. (Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mercy Job
At Blossburg, August 26, 1881, Mrs. Mercy Job, aged about 69 years.
(Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Josie J. Lewis
At Blossburg, August 27, 1881, of heart disease, Josie J., wife of M. G.
Lewis, in her 34th year. (Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Franklin Moyer
At Steam Valley, August 24, 1881, Franklin Moyer, aged 23 years, 7 months
and 27 days. (Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William A. Reese
At Blossburg, August 22, 1881, of cholera morbus, William A. Reese, aged 80
years. (Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gordon Steele
In Delmar, July 4, 1881, of bilious fever, Gordon Steele, in his 55th year.
(Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hanora Supple
At Morris Run, August 29, 1881, Mrs. Hanora Supple, aged 76 years.
(Tuesday, September 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hendrick B. Wright
Congressman Hendrick B. Wright died at Wilkes-Barre a few days ago, in his
74th year. (Tuesday, September 13, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Archibald Bitting
Dr. Archibald Bitting, A. M., the eminent physician and medical writer, is
dead, in his 90th year. (Tuesday, September 13, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William J. Turrell
Hon, William J. Turrel died of paralysis at his residence in Montrose, Pa.,
a few days ago, aged 68. (Tuesday, September 13, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Benjamin Israel Butler
Benjamin Israel Butler, aged 27 years, son of General B. F. Butler, died at
Boston a few days ago of kidney disease. (Tuesday, September 13, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ella Guernsey
Miss Ella Guernsey, daughter of B. J. Guernsey, Esq., of Blossburg, died at
that village last Sunday. Miss Guernsey had been a teacher for some years
and she was well and favorably known to many of the citizens of this county.
(Tuesday, September 13, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Sidney Lanier
Mr. Sidney Lanier, the poet, died a few days ago at Lynn, Polk county, NC,
where he had gone to recruit his health. (Tuesday, September 20, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Warren Green
Dr. William Warren Green, of Portland, who was a delegate to the
International Medical Congress at London, died and was buried at sea on his
return voyage. (Tuesday, September 20, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Susan Alvirda Plank
At Nauvoo, August 25(?), 1881, Susan Alvirda, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ann
E. Plank, aged 3(?), years, 3 months and 4 days. (Tuesday, September 27,
1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frank N. Smith
At Hornellsville, NY, August 30, 1881, Mr. Frank N. Smith, aged 29 years and
7 months. (Tuesday, September 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Williston
At Wellsboro, September 21, 1881, Mary, wife of L. P. Williston, Jr., aged
18 years. (Tuesday, September 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Wilcox
In Delmar, September 22, 1881, of cancer, Mr. William Wilcox, aged 72 years,
8 months and 6 days. (Tuesday, September 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsy Bennet
At Elkland, September 26, 1881, Betsy, relict of John W. Bennet, deceased,
aged 85(?) years. (Tuesday, October 4, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Chas. W. English
At Wellsboro, August 31, 1881, Chas. W., son of J. S and Nancy E. English,
aged 7 years and 2 months. (Tuesday, October 4, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elnora Finch
In Lawrence, September 23, 1881, of pulmonary consumption, Elnora, wife of
Augustus Finch, of Osceola, aged 23 years, 7 months and 9 days. (Tuesday,
October 4, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Roy
At Wells, Bradford county, September 23, 1881, Hannah, wife of John A. Roy,
aged 60(?) years. (Tuesday, October 4, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Lever Stephens
At Knoxville, Pa., August 25, 1881, of cholera infantum, George Lever, only
child of Albert and Lydia Stephens, aged 1 year and 7 days. (Tuesday,
October 4, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Phillips
A terrible accident happened at Antrim a few days ago, resulting in the
death of a lad named Thomas Phillips, who was about 12 years of age. The
boy was in the mines, standing by the side of a coal wagon, watching for slate
while his father was loading the wagon. Suddenly the roof fell, and the
boy’s head was completely severed from his body, the head being afterwards found
in the wagon and the body beside it under the heavy weight of stone. The
father, we understand, was uninjured. (Tuesday, October 11, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James R. Cameron
David Cameron, Esq., of this village, received a dispatch last week
announcing the death of his brother, James R. Cameron, at South Pueblo,
Colorado. Mr. Cameron held a responsible position at Arnot in the early
days of the coal operations there, and for a number of years was superintendent
of coal mines in Clearfield county. A year or two ago he accepted a
similar position at a large salary at South Pueblo, where he died from an attack
of what is known as mountain fever. The remains were brought to Osceola,
Clearfield county, for interment, and Mr. David Cameron left last Thursday
evening to attend the funeral. (Tuesday, October 11, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Fred. Butler
In Deerfield, October 7, 1881, of diphtheria, Fred., son of Aaron and
Caroline Butler, aged about 9 years. (Tuesday, October 11, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Bertle Daily
In Osceola, Pa., September 29, 1881, Bertle, son of William Dailey, aged 1
year. (Tuesday, October 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary S. Ogden
At Wellsboro, October 4, 1881, Mary S., wife of Jacob L. Ogden, aged 48
years, 4 months and 27 days. Western papers please copy. (Tuesday,
October 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mildred Stevens
At Harrison Valley, October 1, 1881, Mildred, youngest daughter of J. W. and
Rilla R. Stevens, aged 3(or 8) years, 4 months and 14 days. (Tuesday,
October 11, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph C. Abbott
Gen. Joseph C. Abbott, ex United States Senator, died at Wilmington, NC, on
the 8th instant. (Tuesday, October 18, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey Elizabeth Stewart
Mrs. Betsey Elizabeth Stewart died in the Warren hospital for the insane on
the 27th ultimo. She became a county charge August 21st, 1871, upon the
oath of her husband, Samuel Stewart, of Lawrence township. She was taken
to the Danville hospital March 10th, 1873, and after the fire at Danville she
was transferred to the new hospital at Warren. (Tuesday, October 18, 1881,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Campbell
An old and infirm man named James Campbell died in the almshouse at Easton a
few days ago, who was heavily insured in a number of “graveyard” insurance
companies. The policies on his life are said to aggregate $60,000, one man
holding risks to the amount of $37,000, and another of $10,000. (Tuesday,
October 18, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Martha Sanders
At Westfield, October 9, 1881, Martha, infant daughter of T. C. and B. C.
Sanders, aged 7 months. (Tuesday, October 18, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles P. Smith
At Shippen, October 12, 1881, Charles P., son of P. E. and Eva Smith, aged
13 months. (Tuesday, October 18, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jesse R. Jay
Mr. Jesse R. Jay, who died in Farmington on the 8th instant, of dropsy, 80th
year of his age, was for many years a prominent resident of Middlebury township.
He taught at an early day, and held the office of Justice of the Peace several
years and was generally looked up to for counsel in business matters by people
in that neighborhood. (Tuesday, October 25, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lena Bowen
In Deerfield, September 3, 1881, Lena, daughter of Elihu and Eliza A. Bowen,
aged 22 years, 1 month and 10 days. (Tuesday, October 25, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Fred D. Butler
In Deerfield, October 7, 1881, of diphtheria, Fred D., only son of Aaron A.
and Carrie L. Butler, aged 10 years, 11 months and 24 days. (Tuesday,
October 25, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Eva Locke
At Geneva Lake, Wis., October 11, 1881, Eva, youngest daughter of Daniel
Locke, aged 15 years and 7 months. (Tuesday, October 25, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
S. D. Hill
Gen. S. D. Hill, the first Surveyor-General of Dakota Territory, died
recently at his home in Yankton. (Tuesday, November 8, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Myron S. Curtis
Myron S. Curtis, of Addison, an old resident of Steuben county, died
recently. (Tuesday, November 8, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William R. Simpson
Mr. William R. Simpson committed suicide at his home in Knoxville last week
Sunday night by hanging himself with a towel to a bedstead. Mr. Simpson
was 61 years old and had been insane for about four years. Twice before he
had attempted to take his own life but his attempts were discovered and thwarted
by his friends. The death of Mr. Simpson’s wife some time ago is said to
have caused his derangement. (Tuesday, November 15, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Alice Hart
Near Mt. Pleasant, Morris township, Pa., October 29, 1881, Mrs. Alice Hart,
aged 34 years, 4 months and 5 days. (Tuesday, November 15, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sophia C. Lownsbery
At Canoe Camp, August 26, 1881, Sophia C. Lownsbery, aged 73(or 75) years
and 10 months. (Tuesday, November 15, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Law
George Law, the well known New York capitalist, is dead. (Tuesday,
November 29, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Rathbone Greg
William Rathbone Greg, the well known political writer, is dead, at the age
of 72 years. (Tuesday, November 29, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Newton Waldron
Mr. Newton Waldron, a young married man well known and respected in Troy,
Pa., was fatally injured on the 18th instant, by jumping from a moving freight
train near Granville Summit. (Tuesday, November 29, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucy J. Benedict
At East Charleston, September 28, 1881, Lucy J., wife of Marcus Benedict,
aged 72 years and 15 days. (Tuesday, November 29, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Sweetland
At Lawrenceville, November 23, 1881, Joseph, youngest child of Mr. J. E.
Sweetland, aged 6 years. (Tuesday, November 29, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Hiram G. Howland
Mr. Hiram G. Howland, one of the clerks in the Company’s store at Morris
Run, died very suddenly from apoplexy last Wednesday. (Tuesday, December
6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George B. Black
At Wellsboro, Pa., November 16, 1881, George B., youngest son of William and
Fanny Black, aged 10 months and 15 days. (Tuesday, December 6, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Matilda Cunningham
In Deerfield, November 7, 1881, Matilda, only child of Alexander and Havilla
Cunningham, aged nearly 12 years. (Tuesday, December 6, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Garbet Hazelton
In Gaines, November 24, 1881, Garbet Hazelton, formerly of Winthy(?),
Ireland. (Tuesday, December 6, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Arthur Lefroy
Arthur Lefroy, the murderer of Mr. Gold, was hanged in London shortly after
nine o’clock a. m., on the 29th ultimo. (Tuesday, December 13, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Theodore S. Faxton
Theodore S. Faxton, ex-Mayor of Utica, died on the 30th ultimo, aged 87
years. He was one of the earliest promoters of the electric telegraph and
first president of the New York, Albany and Buffalo Telegraph Company.
(Tuesday, December 13, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Enoch Emery
Mr. Enoch Emery, a veteran journalist, of Peoria, IL, died on the 6th of
November, from the effects of a paralytic stroke. The Chicago Journal says
of him: “He was for many years the proprietor and editor of the Peoria
Transcript, was a man of strong convictions, and a writer of more than ordinary
ability. He was too independent in spirit to be popular with politicians,
and was a terror to evil-doers. By his death the journalistic profession
of Illinois loses one of its strongest and best men.” Mr. Emery was the
youngest but one of a New England family of 16 children. His death was the
8th of the family, leaving eight now living, whose ages average nearly 72 years.
He was a brother of J. Emery, Esq., of Williamsport. (Tuesday, December
13, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary M. Reese
At Knoxville, Pa., December 4, 1881, of typhoid fever, after an illness of
three weeks, Alice M., wife of C. A. Reese, aged 34 years and 3 months.
(Tuesday, December 13, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Armena Spencer
In Delmar, November 20, 1881, Armena, wife of Mr. Almandrus Spencer, aged 45
years. (Tuesday, December 13, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey M. Tongue
In Rutland, Pa., November 8, 1881, Betsey M., beloved wife of Orlando
Tongue, aged 38 years. (Tuesday, December 13, 1881, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Albert Judson
Albert Judson, an old engineer on the New York Central railroad, was killed
at Rochester, New York, Wednesday, by being struck by an express train just as
he had stepped off his own engine. (Tuesday, December 20, 1881, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Eshleman
John Eshleman, an employe in the Brant flour mill, at Mount Joy, Lancaster
county, was caught in the gearing the other day, and his body was crushed into a
shapeless mass. (Tuesday, December 20, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jane E. Rose
In Sullivan, December 21(?), 1881, Jane E., wife of Mr. R. B. Rose, in the
54th year of her age. (Tuesday, December 20, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lewis H. Morgan
Hon. Lewis H. Morgan, the historian, died at Rochester, New York on the 7th.
(Tuesday, December 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joshua P. Bell
Hon. Joshua P. Bell, president of the Legislative Council of Queensland, New
South Wales, is dead. (Tuesday, December 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Sullivan
A farmer named John Sullivan, living a short distance south of Elmira, was
instantly killed, a few days ago, by falling into a culvert in the darkness.
(Tuesday, December 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Patrick Mullen
A singular and fatal accident recently occurred in Ovid, NY. While
Patrick Mullen was husking corn in a barn, a steel tooth horse rake fell from
the upper part of the building where it had been stored, and instantly killed
him. (Tuesday, December 27, 1881, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
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