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Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business.  All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and  for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries.

 

EARLEY. Edward W. (SRGP 85384) - The funeral of Edward W. Earley, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Earley of Mansfield, was held at the McPherson Funeral Home, Elmira, Aug. 17, 1959 and interment in the family plot in Mansfield Cemetery, the later service being performed by the Rev. David G. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist Church, Mansfield. Mr. Earley died suddenly in Toole, Utah on Aug. 10, 1959. He had been employed by the Army Air Force as an Electrical Technician, supervising the installation of air conditioning and refrigeration plants at the air base. He had been similarly engaged by the Air Force at bases in Morocco, N. Africa, Phoenix, Ariz. and Sampson [Air Base], NY. He is survived by his wife, Averal of Elmira; five children, Edward Jr., Mary Lou, Nadine, Michael and Jon, all of Elmira; grandchildren, nephews and nieces; three sisters, Nota Daimpre of Binghamton, Grace Borden of Wilmington, Del., Esther Bardeen of Elmira; two brothers, Percy C. Earley and Thorpe W. Earley, both of Elmira. The pall bearers were Messers Louis Daimpre, Walter Bardeen, Arthur Borden, Richard Earley, Gabriel DeMark and Clifford Vickery. During the funeral services, Rev. Griffiths eulogized the high character and integrity of "Eddie" and his willingness to assist when called upon. - Mansfield Advertiser, August 1959 [Possibly Prospect Cemetery....could not find him on the Prospect or Oakwood listing]

 

EDGERTON – Frank Eugene Edgerton [SRGP 18971], aged 86 years, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Olney, on the morning of October 4, of a heart attack. He was married September 6, 1891, to Miss Sadie Whitney, of Covington, who survives him. Mr. Edgerton is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. W.A. VanValkner, of Elmira, and Mrs. Olney, of Covington; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Sigsbee, of Elmira, and three grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon; burial at Mansfield. -  Wellsboro Agitator, October 10, 1934, p.1

EDGERTON - George Raymond Edgerton, 80, [SRGP 82972] of South Main Street, Mansfield, died Friday, November 9, 1956. He was a member of Christ Church in corning and was active in the Mansfield Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude R. Edgerton; one sister, Mrs. Una Chick of Sacramento, Calif.; three grandsons, Ellsworth, Jack and James, all of Mansfield. the funeral was Monday in the Mansfield Baptist Church with Rev. David Griffiths officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Masonic services were held at the funeral home Sunday at 8 p.m.

EDKINS, Marshall S.[SRGP 82601]
Marshall Scott Edkins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edkins of Mansfield RD 2 died Tuesday, January 15, 1963. Survived by parents, brother, Michael Charles, sister, Lori Ann, all at home, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Allen of Mansfield RD 3, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones of Mansfield. Body at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield. Private services there Thursday at 11 am. Prospect Cemetery.

DR. A. W. EDSTROM [SRGP 85742]
Dr. Andrew W. Edstrom died at his home on South Main Street Tuesday evening, following a short illness. Death was caused by acute myacarditis.Andrew W. Edstrom was born in Antrim, July 26, 1882, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Edstrom. He attended the schools of Antrim and then went to work in the mines. Ambitious for an education and profession he quit work in the mines at about the age of twenty and attended Lock Haven Normal. Later he went to the Dental College of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1908. He was married Jan. 9, 1909, to Ann V. Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Evans, of Blossburg. They moved to Mansfield, where Dr. Edstrom bought the dental practice and equipment of Dr. Oramel Newell, who had been in business for 43 years in that location. Dr. Edstrom completed nearly eighteen years more in the same location, and build up a lucrative practice through the excellence of his work and his friendly personality.Several months ago Dr. and Mrs. Edstrom began plans for their new home, and they had found considerable pleasure watching it being finished and in furnishing it for occupancy. They had been living there only a few weeks when he was taken."Doc", as he was so well known, had a wide circle of acquaintances in the county. He was a congenial chap, with a hearty laugh and joke whenever occasion offered, and he enjoyed also the joke on himself. He was a man with a very sympathetic heart and there are many people who will remember Dr. Edstrom’s sympathy in their hour of trouble.Although a member of the Lutheran church at Antrim, he was affiliated with the Baptists in Mansfield, and a close friend of the Reverend Griffiths. In Masonic circles he was a member of Friendship Lodge, of Mansfield; Royal Arch at Blossburg; Williamsport Consistory, and Lulu Temple, of Wilkes-Barre.Besides his widow he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Edstrom, of Antrim, and a sister, Mrs. Samuel Holsopple, of New York.The funeral will be held from his late home Friday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. D. J. Griffiths officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery in charge of the Masons.

EDWARDS, Elizabeth [SRGP 82451] - Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, March 20, 1907
Mrs Elizabeth Farrer, aged 80, of Mansfield, died on March 8th at the home of her daughter, Mrs John E. Reese, in that borough.   Her maiden name was Elizabeth Edwards and she was born in Wales.  She came to America with her parents in 1841, and they soon after settled at Welsh Settlement, Charleston Township.  On July 4, 1846, she was married to Mr. William Farrer and they made their home for a time in Blossburg.  In 1849, Mr Farrer, leaving his wife and child behind, went with a brother to California.  On account of ill health he stayed but 2 years, so instead of having his family join him, he returned East and settled in Liberty, where they lived for 13 years.  Thence they moved to Covington, and later wishing to retire from the farm, to Mansfield.  Mr Farrer died in 1888.  Mrs Farrer is survived by these children:  Mrs Harry Kendrick of Canoe Camp;  Mrs Jennie Farrer Avery, now in Idaho;  Mrs John E. Reese and William S. Farrer of Mansfield;  Mrs G. H. Williams of Maple Hill;  John E. Farrer of Mansfield and Dr Thomas D. Farrer of DeLamar, Idaho.  Extracted from second obit on same page of newspaper: Mrs. Farrer had lived with and for her children, who are:  Mrs Mary Kendrick of Canoe Camp;  Mrs Jennie Farrer Avery, now in Idaho; Mrs G. H. Williams of Maple Hill,  Dr Thomas D. Farrer of DeLamar, Idaho; and Mrs John E. Reese, Wm S.  and John E. Farrer of Mansfield.  There are also nine grandchildren.   The funeral was held at the home of Mrs Reese with whom she had lately lived, on Monday, March 11th, the services being conducted by Rev. W. J. Gregory of the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield.  The burial was in Hope Cemetery.

 

EHLERS, Fred W. – Fred W. Ehlers, of Mansfield, died Nov. 24, at the Blossburg hospital, following a serious illness of short duration.  He had been in ill health for some time, but his condition was not considered alarming until recently.  He was born in New York, Aug. 16, 1867.  About 25 years ago he removed to Mansfield and was one of the employees of the Ross cigar factory.  He married Ella Edith Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, and to them two children were born, Lena and Willard, both of Mansfield.  The family moved to Wellsboro and later to Binghamton, but returned to Mansfield about 12 years ago.  Mr. Ehlers purchased the cigar factory of Harry Carr and for years made the “Defender” cigar.  Later he purchased the newsstand and cigar store of R.C. Longbotham, which he conducted until its sale to John Stout & Son two years ago.  Since that time he had learned automobile work and worked in McConnells Garage.  Mr. Ehlers was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles.  He was master of the local lodge of Masons for a term.  He was a member of St. James Episcopal church.  He is survived by his widow and two children; also his father and sisters, of Binghamton, N.Y.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at two o’clock; burial in Prospect cemetery.  The Masons were in charge of the burial services.   Wellsboro Agitator, 3 December 1919.

 

ELLIOTT Arthur H. Elliott [SRGP 82640], aged 68 years, of New York, formerly of Wellsboro and Mansfield, died Sept. 6, [1934] in the Temple University Hospital at Philadelphia, He was born in Mansfield, son of Dr. C.V. and Julia Holden Elliott. After graduating from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, he was associated with his father in a drug store in Mansfield for a short time. Later he came to Wellsboro, where he owned a drug store, and from Wellsboro he went to New York. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. E. Mattie Elliott, of Mansfield; three daughters, Miss Alice Elliott, a nurse in Middletown, NY; Mrs. Arthur E. Bates and Mrs. Edward C. Russell, of Mansfield, and five grandchildren. Burial Saturday in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 12, 1934

 

ELLIOTT, Dr. Charles Volney [SRGP 82641] d. Mansfield last Sat. b. 27 Mar. 1824 in Sheshequin, Pa. to Larman H. & Mary Elliott, m. Aug. 1847 Eliza A. Graves, dau. Of Elisha Graves of Troy; m. 2nd Julia Alice Holden dau. Of  Daniel & Elizabeth Mudge Holden of Mansfield.  Left 2 ch. [Mansfield Advertiser 1904  26-Oct]

 

ELLIOTT Charles Volney  Elliott [SRGP 82641]

Dr. C.V. Elliott Dies Suddenly

One of Mansfield's Oldest and Most Highly Esteemed Citizens Drops Dead at Door of His Home

Shortly before 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon death suddenly removed one of Mansfield's oldest, best-known and most highly esteemed residents, Dr. Charles V. Elliott. He had for a long time been in feeble health, but was able to be about his home, in Prospect street, and up to a few weeks ago, occasionally came down to the village. The day of his death he was unusually active, and appeared to be feeling considerably improved physically, His mental faculties were unimpaired. Death came to him just as he reached the door of his home, upon his return from the woodshed with some wood, for which he had gone during a brief absence from the house of Mrs. Elliott. Mrs. James Smythe, who was proceeding up the walk to the house, heard the noise caused by the doctor's falling, and hastened thither, finding him dead at the door which, a moment before, he was about to enter. She summoned Mr. J.F. Howe, who was near, and the body was quickly removed to the house and a messenger dispatched for Mrs. Elliott, who was on her way home from town, whither she had been to attend to some business matters for her husband. Dr. Elliott was a studious, cultured man, well posted on the world's affairs, and, although in his 81st year, was an incessant reader up to the time of his death. For more than a half century he had been one of Mansfield's progressive, substantial citizens, interested in everything that pertained to the welfare of his home town. For a great number of years he practiced his profession, later confining himself to the management of his drug store, located where John P. Bates is now engaged in the same business. Several years ago he retired from active business and devoted his time to his home life, which was ever pleasant. Always kindly of heart, and personally jovial and agreeable, he easily made friends and retained them. In politics, he was a staunch Republican, and was twice chosen by the electors of that party to represent his constituents in the Lower House of the State Legislature. His record as a legislator was characteristic of the man - straightforward and upright, with the best interests of the whole people of the state ever in mind. For twelve years he was postmaster of Mansfield, and held various boro offices, all of which he filled with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the community. Dr. Elliott was a member of Friendship Lodge, No.247, F&AM, having joined at Covington in 1856, and in religion was an adherent of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Besides his widow, there survive one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Brown, wife of Dr. C.W. Brown, of Washington, D.C.; one son, Arthur H. Elliott, of New York, and a brother, the Hon. S.B. Elliott, of Reynoldsville, PA. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles E. Fessenden, rector of St. James' church, officiating. Burial was in Hope cemetery.

 

Charles Volney Elliott, M.D., son of Larman H. and Mary Elliott, was born in Sheshequin, Bradford County, PA, March 27, 1824, and was 17 years old when his father moved to this county. He read medicine with Dr. Nelson Packer, of Wellsboro, and afterwards took a course in Geneva Medical College, Geneva, NY. In 1847 he began the practice of his profession in Mansfield. In the autumn of 1856 he moved to Hudson City, Wisconsin, and in 1859 returned to Mansfield, resumed his practice here, and also opened a drug store, which he conducted up to 1891, when he disposed of the business to J.M. Smith. In 1860 he was appointed postmaster of Mansfield, and held the office for a dozen years. In 1876 he was elected to the Legislature and was re-elected in 1878. He also served as Burgess, a member of the boro council and a trustee of the State Normal School. Dr. Elliott was married in August 1847, to Eliza A. Graves, a daughter of Elisha Graves, of Troy, Bradford County. Their only child, Mary E., is the wife of Dr. C.W. Brown, a successful physician of Washington, D.C., formerly of this boro, and later of Elmira, NY. Mrs. Elliott died on Nov. 2nd, 1862, and Dr. Elliott married for his second wife Julia Alice Holden, a daughter of Daniel L. and Elizabeth [Mudge] Holden, of Mansfield. The only child of this marriage, Arthur H., was born September 4, 1867, and is now located in New York. - Mansfield Advertiser, October 26, 1904  

  

ELLIOTT - Judson A. Elliott, 81, [SRGP 73170] a leader in Mansfield civic affairs died last Friday evening. Superintendent of the Mansfield Water Company from 1890 to 1932 he was also a former insurance representative and many years ago conducted a general store with his father, Oliver Elliott. From 1890 to 1894 and again from 1898 to 1902 he served Mansfield as postmaster. He was a Mansfield Normal trustee from 1881 to 1910, serving all but the first year as secretary. During the same time he was a trustee and secretary of the Normal board of stockholders. He was also secretary of the Smythe Park Association for many years and one of the organizers of the Mansfield Library. He was also a trustee of the Baptist Church, although not a member, and affiliated with Friendship Lodge, F&AM. In 1887 he married Miss Mary Ella Hillier, of Mansfield who died in December 1935. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Stevens and a grandson, the latter of Reno, Nevada. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. David J. Griffiths at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with burial in Prospect Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 26 March 1936

 

ELLIOTT – Judson A. Elliott [SRGP 73170], aged 82 years, of Mansfield, died Friday night, after a long illness. His wife, died Dec. 22 [1935]. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carleton Stevens, of Reno, Nevada, and two grandchildren. He was superintendent of the Mansfield Water Company from 1890 to 1932, and was also a former insurance representative, and many years ago conducted a general store with his father, Oliver Elliott. From 1890 to 1894 and again from 1898 to 1902 he served Mansfield as Postmaster. He was a Mansfield Normal trustee from 1881 to 1910, serving all but the first year as secretary. During the same time he was a trustee and secretary of the Normal board of stockholders. He was also secretary of the Smythe Park Association for many years and one of the organizers of the Mansfield Library. He was also a trustee of the Baptist church, although not a member, and affiliated with Friendship Lodge, F&AM. The funeral was held yesterday; burial in Mansfield, the services being in charge of the Masons. – Wellsboro Agitator, March 25, 1936

 

ELLIS, Ruth E. [SRGP 02579] - Ruth E. Mudge, 88, of Mansfield died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997, at home. Born April 20, 1909, in Sunbury, she was the daughter of Arthur B. and Sarah Yerrick Ellis. She retired from the Blossburg State Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Cole J. Mudge; two daughter, Nancy Pieri of Painted Post, NY, and Linda Leach-Pellot of Mansfield; six grandchildren, Michael, Thomas and Jeffrey Pieri, Susan, Burt, Matthew and Nancy Leach; four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 1-3 p.m. Services will be held there Thursday, Sept. 25, with the Rev. Joyce Treas, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be made at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. - Wellsboro Gazette, September 24, 1997, p.4

ELY - Fred Ely, [SRGP 85471] aged 71 years, of Mansfield, suffered a heart attack about 4:30 p.m. Sunday while driving a car on the Lake Road near Elmira, and was dead on admittance to the Arnot-Ogden Hospital a few minutes later. Mr. Ely and his wife were driving south near Roy’s Dairy when he slumped over the wheel. Mrs. Ely grabbed the wheel and applied the brakes as the car struck a tree beside the road. Mrs. Ely was not injured as the car was nearly stopped when it hit the tree. Coroner M. E. Pittman of Wellsburg said, Mr. Ely died of a heart attack. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Stella Allen Ely; daughter, Mrs. Donald Cleveland of Breesport; sister, Mrs. Ray Longbothum; nephew, Lewis Longbothum of Mansfield; one grandson. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., at the Shaw Funeral Home, Mansfield. Rev. Floyd E. Guiles, will officiate; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 30 October 1946

ELY - MARTHA ELY CORNWELL (SRGP 65936)
Martha Ely Cornwell was born December 7, 1850, near Wellsburg, N.Y. and died September 10, 1935, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Powers. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Julia Newberry Ely. When she was six years old her mother died, leaving her to the care of relatives in Elmira, N.Y. At the age of ten she moved to Rutland Township to live with her uncle, John Newberry, until her marriage in 1868 to Gideon A. Cornwell. Mr. Cornwell established his household first in Rutland, later moving to Jobs Corners and finally to Mansfield in 1897 where they lived until Mr. Cornwell died in 1909. Soon after Mr. Cornwell’s death, Mrs. Cornwell found her eyesight to be failing and was finally left in complete darkness. She was blind for nine years. Then by the aid of a surgeon’s skill her sight was restored and she was again able to see and read.Besides Mrs. Powers, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Julia Gaddis of North Manschester, Ind., and a son Elmer G. Cornwell of Mansfield; several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her youngest daughter Mrs. Luvinnie Connolly of Pompton Lakes, N.J. diedin 1930. Mrs. Cornwell had spent the last ten years of her life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Powers.The funeral was held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Powers residence. The Rev. D. J. Griffiths, pastor of the Mansfield Baptist church, officiated. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

ENGLISH - DOROTHY M. SOURS [SRGP 82568]
                Dorothy Monet Sours, 95, of Mansfield died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at home.   Born Dec. 27, 1906, in Oregon Hill, she was the daughter Frank and Elma   (Hillyard) English.  She owned and operated the Mansfield Dairy Store from 1942 to 1958. She worked for the Finesilvers Dress Shop in Mansfield from 1958 to 1972.   She was the wife of the late Virgil A. Sours, who died November 1990.   Preceding her in death were a sister, Mildred Booth; and brothers, Clarence,   Clinton, and William English.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ellery Beagle of Mansfield; many nieces and nephews, including special nieces and nephews, David and Gerry Lapp of Horseheads, N.Y., Dennis and Nancy Johnson of Watkins Glen,  N.Y., and Danny and Sherry Grafius of Elmira, N.Y.   In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, there will be no public viewing. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6, at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral  Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, P.C., Mansfield, with the Rev. Donald Newkirk officiating.  Burial was made at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.    Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

FRANCIS L. ERWAY, 53, [SRGP 12053] of Blossburg, formerly of Covington, Friday, June 21, 1963.  He was a member of Covington Church of Christ Disciples; the Covington Grange.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Ivah Erway; son, William Perry of Lincoln, Neb.; daughter, Mrs. Leon Freeman of Mansfield RD 1; step-mother, Mrs. Charles Erway of Wellsboro; brothers, Lyle and Robert of Mansfield, Charles of Pittsburg, Gerald of Towanda, Harry of New York City, Richard of Richfield, Pa., Jack of Wellsboro; sisters, Mrs. Roy Nickerson of Canoga Park, Calif., Mrs. William Howard of Winston-Salem, N.C.; six grandchildren.  Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Sunday at 3 p.m., the Rev. Otto Marshall.  Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/21/1963

ISAAC G. ESTES [SRGP 51512]
The death of Isaac G. Estes, formerly of this place, occurred Monday morning at the Soldier’s Home in Bath, N.Y., and the body will be brought here today (Wednesday) for burial. Mr. Estes was the son of Jos. N. and Mary (Sowle) Estes, and was born January 29, 1843, in Cayuga County, N.Y. He came here with his parents in 1852 and settled in Tioga County. He was a Civil War veteran, having enlisted when 19 years of age, serving with Company H, 50th N.Y. Eng. As private, receiving an honorable discharge from his first enlistment in February, 1864, and re-enlisted as a veteran in the old command, and at the close of the war his regiment was given the honor of the right of the column in the march through Richmond, Va. On December 24, 1865, he was married to Lucinda Sumner, of Covington, to which union was born one son and one daughter. Mr. Estes had passed nearly all of his life in Tioga County, having been engaged in farming in Richmond Township for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Estes Dyke, of Elmira, and one granddaughter. Burial will be made in the family plot in Prospect Cemetery. (handwritten on article Feb. 26, 1923)

 

ESTES Isaac G [SRGP 51512]

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Mar. 7, 1923, Pg 3

The funeral of Isaac G. Estes, formerly of Mansfield, who died at the Soldiers' Home in Bath, NY. on Feb. 26, was held at Mansfield, Wednesday. He was the son of Jos. N. and Mary Sowle Estes, and was born January 29, 1843, in Cayuga County, NY. He came with his parents in 1852 and settled in Tioga County. He was a Civil War veteran, having enlisted when 19 years of age in Company H, 50th NY Eng, as private, receiving an honorable discharge from his first enlistment in February, 1864, and reenlisted as a veteran in the old command and at the close of the war his regiment was given the honor of the right of the column in the march through Richmond, VA. On December 24, 1865, he married Lucinda Sumner, of Covington. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Estes Dyke of Elmira and one granddaughter. 

 

EVANS - Mrs. Ann V. Edstrom, [SRGP 85744]  of Blossburg, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, July 14 [1949], at the Blossburg Hospital. She was the daughter of David R. and Jane Evans, deceased, and was born in Antrim. She was the widow of Dr. Andrew Edstrom, a dentist at Mansfield. He died in 1926. Mrs. Edstrom was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Gwendolyn Crawford, of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Dr. D. Haydn Evans, of Donora, and John R. Evans, of Poughkeepsie, NY. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Maurice Entwistle, of Blossburg, and Rev. David Griffiths, of Mansfield,  officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 20 July 1949

 

EVANS, Anna Jane [SRGP 78251] - Husted, Mrs. Ann Jane   d. East Charleston, Jun. 7th, widow of Henry K. Husted; b. Ottawa, Canada Dec. 26th 1831, m. May 14th 1848; had 4 children: Dr. Ruth B. Kirch, dec.'d; Mrs. Homer F. (Ellen A.) Kingsley, Mansfield; William H. of East Charleston & James C. of Mardin: Buried Hope Cem., Mansfield [Mansfield Advertiser 1902                11-Jun]

Evart, Martha A. (SRGP 86711) - Mrs. Martha A. Scarfe, 77, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 3, 1953, at her home on Sullivan St.  A daughter of George and Catherine Coveney  Evarts, she was born at Covington, Dec. 27, 1875.   June 1, 1897, she was married to Charles Scarfe at Towanda where they resided for three years. Since then they have resided at Covington and Mansfield. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Survivors are her husband; son, Joseph Scarfe; grandson, Edward Scarfe, both of Middletown, Del.; sister, Mrs. Lyman Wilkins, of Towanda; several nieces and nephews. Two sons, Lester and Lewis are deceased. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. Da vid J. Griffiths officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery.

 

BARTLETT, MARY EVERETT (SRGP 53348)
 Mrs. Byron Bartlett (nee Mary E. Everett) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Fick, in Elmira, last Thursday morning at 9:45, following an illness of several years.  She was well known in Mansfield, having lived in this vicinity for many years prior to her removal to Elmira about twelve years ago.  She was born in Jackson township May 3, 1953 (date should be 1853), one of seven daughters.  Her parents were Stephen and Maria Everett.  The other children were: Margaret (Mrs. J. E. Rose), Belle (Mrs. John G. Short), Anna (Mrs. Adelbert Cronk), Ella (Mrs. Homer Hittle), Nelle (Mrs. Walter Curtiss), Blanche (Mrs. Robert Johnston).  The only surviving sisters are Mrs. Walter Curtiss, of Buffalo, and Mrs. Robert Johnston, of Mansfield.  Besides the two sisters, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Fick, her son, Victor Bartlett, of Hornell, four grandchildren, Henry Fick, Ruth Lucile, Byron Herbert and Paul Kenyon Bartlett.  Also there are several nieces and nephews.  Mary Everett was married at Daggetts Mills December 23, 1873, to Byron Bartlett, of Rutland.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. G. Rhinevault, pastor of the Methodist Church.  They lived at various places in Jackson and Richmond until they bought the farm now occupied by Fred Curran just beyond Powers Corners.  Here Mr. Bartlett died in 1916.  Mrs. Bartlett was one of those dear old souls that was liked by all.  She had a pleasant, genial manner and was a devoted wife and mother.  She was always active in community interests and expressed a spirit of true neighborliness.  The funeral was held from her late home Saturday at one p.m. The Rev. Harry Williams, of Pennsylvania Avenue Methodist Church and Dr. Rozell, of Centenary Methodist officiated.  Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, in the family plot.

EVERETT, Margaret - (SRGP 10231) Mrs. Emerson Rose, a former resident of Mansfield whose home has been in Washington for about twenty years, died Monday morning in that city following a long illness. Her husband, an employe of the census department and three children survive—J. W. Rose of Buffalo, and Mrs. Edwin Coles and Miss Anna Rose, both of Mansfield, the latter teacher of German in the Normal School. Four sisters also survive. The funeral and interment were in Mansfield on Wednesday.     TGR 1914

Prospect Cemetery [this is a second obit with extra information]
EVERETT - Margaret Everett [SRGP 10231], wife of James Emerson Rose, died in Washington, D.C., Monday morning last. Although not feeling well for several years, yet she had been active until a few weeks ago. She came North last spring and spent some time in Gleason sanitarium. Afterward she came to Mansfield to visit her daughters, Mrs. Edwin S. Coles and Anna Rose, and to renew old acquaintances. In July she went to Buffalo to visit her son, J.W. Rose. The morning after her arrival, she slipped and broke her left arm. An X-ray examination revealed also the right collar bone broken. Seemingly recovered from this, in September she was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Robert Johnston, in Washington, with the expectation of going to her own home the next day. In alighting from the carriage her left knee gave way and she fell breaking her left leg and right arm. It was then learned that her life upon this earth would be only for a short time longer. Mrs. Rose was a daughter of Stephen and Maria Dyer Everett, of Jackson township. She was the oldest of seven daughters, being 63 years old May 22nd. She was married on March 14, 1871, to James Emerson Rose, who at that time was a successful teacher in the schools of Tioga and Bradford county, having been graduated from Mansfield Normal in the class of 1867. Mr. & Mrs. Rose resided near Mansfield until November 1891, when they moved to Washington, where they have since resided. In her early girlhood Mrs. Rose had united with the Methodist church in Jackson and since then had followed the teachings of Christ in her every day life. As a friend she was jolly and true; as a wife, loyal in prosperity and adversity, and as a mother, loving and self-sacrificing.  ---------- her going will be felt among the people of this community with whom she had renewed acquaintance frequently. Besides her husband, James Emerson Rose, she is survived by one son, J.W. Rose of Buffalo, NY; two daughters, Mrs. Edwin S. Coles of Mansfield, and Miss Anna Rose, a teacher in Mansfield Normal. She leaves four sisters, Mrs. Byron Bartlett, Mansfield; Mrs. John G. Short, Knoxville; Mrs. Walter Curtis, Buffalo, NY; and Mrs. Robert Johnston of Washington, D.C. There is also one grandson, James Stacy Coles, of Mansfield. The body was brought to Mansfield yesterday. The funeral will be held from the Methodist church at one o'clock today, the Rev. Dr. Battey, officiating. Interment will be in Prospect cemetery. - Gray-Strange scrapbook clipping; 1914

 

FARRER, Anna [SRGP 82488]  – Mrs. Anna F. Reese died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.H. Brown, in Utica, NY. Funeral services were held Monday at the home of her brother, William S. Farrer, in Mansfield, Rev. John E. Bouquet of the Presbyterian church officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Brown; a son, Leon Reese, of Fort Smith, Ark.; two brothers, William S., and John F. Farrer of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Kendrick, of Phoenix, NY, and Mrs. Libby Williams of Blossburg; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. – Wellsboro Agitator, January 8, 1936

 

FARRER, Jennie [SRGP 86654] – The Late Mrs. Jennie Farrer Avery [SRGP 86654]

In Liberty, PA, almost 75 7ears ago a child was born to William and Elizabeth Farrer and named Jennie Edwards Farrer. Among Pennsylvania’s beautiful and enduring hills her body became strong, her mind endued with power. Fortunately, along with these gifts came a deep spiritual growth and a vision – a vision of service through teaching, and at the age of 17 this service, which was to last through so many years, began. “Boarding around,” sometimes under almost primitive conditions she came to know intimately and to love dearly the children with whom she came in contact. From this association she came to understand that a child might misbehave in school or have poorly prepared lessons because of an empty stomach or wrong food. Because of this she never condemned a child without trying to find the contributing course for failure or delinquency. For many years she very successfully taught in the rural schools and then came the urge for better preparation, and she entered the Mansfield State Normal School, graduating in 1876. The present year, the class of which she was a member celebrated its fiftieth anniversary and how proud she was of every individual member of that class present Alumni Day. How she worked and prepared for this reunion. Following graduation she taught one year at Prompton, Wayne County and then was called to the teaching force in Wellsboro, where she labored for nine years. While in Wellsboro she accomplished many things worthy of note, among them was the illustrated project work. Now-a-days we take this work for granted, but at that time no one had thought of making the work of geography, for instance, live vividly through and illustrated note book compiled by the children. Illness in the family brought her back to Mansfield where she taught for four years in the borough high school. In 1890 she was married to Albert H. Avery and for the space of nine years made a home beautiful with flowers, good cheer, fine friendship and abiding love. After Mr. Avery’s death she went to Idaho to visit a brother, Dr. Thomas Farrer, and while there was called upon to take the Superintendency of the county in which she resided. Here a magnificent piece of pioneer work was carried on. So great it was and so big that space cannot be given to tell of all the activities, but schoolhouses were built and teachers provided in almost inaccessible regions. The work of those days will go on forever. In 1916 she returned to Mansfield, this time as a teacher in the Normal School. While teaching here she began her work in pre-vocational education. Always something new and in advance of her time. In 1922 she reached the age of retirement and since then has made her home in Mansfield. Last year, when the American magazine wished to have an article written on a truly typical and most representative teacher in America, they sent their correspondent to the department of Rural Education at Columbia University. The head of the department cited her to Mrs. Avery. She came to Mansfield and after an interview lasting two days returned to New York and wrote the article which appeared in December 1925, American Magazine. This honor comes only to those considered worthy and it was with pride that her friends and neighbors read the article, which merely confirmed what many of us already knew that in our midst was a real personage. Militant she might be and was when a real occasion demanded, but her heart was tender to all who needed tenderness. Sympathy came to her naturally, but with sympathy she gave the needed help or word. She was intensely interested in her church and in the civic improvement of Mansfield. She so wished to see trees planted, both in the borough and along the highways, to see more vegetable and flower gardens. Birds she loved greatly. In fact, a true nature lover was Jennie Farrer Avery. He death was peaceful and we know she is with many of those she loved, but to us her memory is most vital and her influence will, as her pastor stated in his sermon, never die but go on eternally. – G.E.S.    Funeral services were held July 17 at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Hubert Stanton officiating. Mrs. Avery was born August 23, 1852, at Liberty, PA, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Farrer. She died June 14 [1926] at the Blossburg hospital following illness of six weeks. She was a member of the Columbian Literary Exchange, the Republican Women’s Council, the WCTU and societies of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary H. Kendrick of Mansfield; Mrs. Anna F. Reese of Utica; Mrs. Libbie Williams of Blossburg; W.S. Farrer and John E. Farrer of Mansfield; and Dr. Thomas Farrer of Cadwell, Idaho. – Mansfield Advertiser = Published in the Wellsboro Agitator, July 28, 1926, p.2

 

FARRER John Philip "Uncle Johnny" Farrer [SRGP 83201]

59, of Mansfield PA, died May 20, 2011, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born November 1, 1951 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late John & Marieta "Peg" Goodwin Farrer. John was the Director of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Horseheads NY, until his health forced his retirement in 2000. John proudly served as a member of the Mansfield Boro Council. He enjoyed Civil War History, golfing, Turner Classic Movies, and watching his alma mater, the University of Miami Hurricanes' football. John is survived by his wife, the former Linda Schwab; brothers & sisters-in-law, Gerald & Mary Farrer of Mansfield PA, James & Mary Farrer of Horseheads NY; a sister, Linda Doud of Williamsport PA; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, John & Gloria Schwab of Mansfield PA, Thomas & Margie Schwab of Horseheads NY, Frank & Susan Schwab of Towanda PA; a sister-in-law, Kay Schwab of Lykens PA, & several nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St. Mansfield PA, Tuesday 11 AM – 1 PM. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at 1:00 PM with Rev. Steven Case officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield PA. Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Mansfield Area Food Pantry 771 lot 1 Lambs Creek Road Mansfield, PA 16933 or the Laurel Home Health/Hospice 24 Walnut St. Wellsboro, PA 16901.   Star Gazette – May 22, 2011
 

FARRER - Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, November 11, 1948 [SRGP 82461]
Mansfield - Mrs. Libbie Farrer Gomer Williams, diedat the Blossburg State Hospital on October 29th.   Mrs Williams was the daughter of William S. Farrer and Elizabeth Edwards Farrer and was born March 13, 1859 on a farm near Liberty.  She was the last surviving member of eight children.  Before her marriage in 1901.  Mrs Williams taught in both Chester and Tioga Counties and after the death of Mr. Williams in 1925 she continued teaching for a few years in Tioga County.  Mrs Williams is survived by 4 nephews:  Leon F. Reese, Memphis, Tenn.;  Roy Kendrick, Phoenix, NY;  Thomas Farrer, Boise, Idaho;  Philip Farrer, Mansfield;  4 nieces:  Mrs Louise F. Taylor and Miss Maryon Farrer, Mansfield;  Mrs Cordelia F. Neal, Albuquerque, N. Mexico and Mrs Edith F. Stuenber, Manhattan, Kans.  Funeral services were held Sunday at Mansfield, the Rev. John Ross Hays, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Burial in Prospect Cemetery.

FARRER - Louise F. Taylor, age 85, [SRGP 82675] of 5 East Main Street, Mansfield, died September 15, 1980 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was born July 25, 1895 in Mansfield, a daughter of William and Lora Kohler Farrer. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Mansfield, a member of the PEO Sisterhood and a member of the Columbian Literary Exchange. She is survived by one son, Dr. William F. Taylor of Newport Beach, California, one sister, Maryon F. Powell of Mansfield; three grandchildren, Mareen Taylor of Newport Beach, William R. Taylor, a student at Stanford University, Thomas Taylor, a student at the University of California at Irvine, California. She was the widow of Harry A. Taylor. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, at 2 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery at Mansfield. Funeral arrangements by the Kuhl Funeral Home. - Wellsboro Gazette, 17 September 1980

Mansfield Advertiser Jan 28th 1880: Died Dan Faulkner, Richmond Jan. 24th age 58, left family. [SRGP 06455]

FAULKNER - Daniel Faulkner, [SRGP 18688] aged 81 years of Mansfield, died Thursday, Nov. 4 [1944]. He is survived by a brother Hiram; a sister, Mrs. Wesley Sours, both of Mansfield. The funeral was held Sunday; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 8 November 1944
FAULKNER - Daniel Faulkner, 81, of Mansfield, died Nov. 2 [1944] at Wellsboro. A son of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Faulkner, he was born in Richmond township and spent his entire life there. Surviving are a brother, Hiram Faulkner, of Covington; a sister, Mrs. Wesley Sours, of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 5 at the Shaw Funeral Home, the Rev. David J. Griffiths, officiating; burial was in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 16 November 1944

FAULKNER - Grace Sours [SRGP 18552]
Mrs. Grace Viola Sours aged 85 years, died Tuesday Oct. 31, 1950 at her home on North Main St., Mansfield, following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Mansfield, she was member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Llewellyn of Tioga; Ross and Virgil at Mansfield; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday, Rev. Rev. Floyd Guiles officiating; burial in Prospect Cemetery.

FAULKNER, Hiram [SRGP 18687]
Hiram Faulkner aged 89 years, lifelong resident of Mansfield, died June 1 (Wellsboro Agitator June 7, 1950) He is survived by a son, Mark Faulkner, one sister, Mrs. Grace Sours of Mansfield. The funeral was held Saturday; burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

UPDYKE, MRS. HETTIE FAULKNER (SRGP 18686)
 Mrs. Hettie Updyke, 81, widow of Lewellyn Updyke and one of Mansfield’s oldest residents, died Friday, May 14, 1937, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Wilson, 37 East Main Street, Mansfield.  She was a life long resident of Mansfield.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Homer Clark and Mrs. Robert Knapp; two brothers, Hiram Faulkner and Dan Faulkner; a sister, Mrs. Wesley Sams, all of Mansfield; also five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Mansfield M.E. Church.  Mrs. Anna J. Smith, 761 Laurel Street, Elmira, is a granddaughter of Mrs. Updyke.

FAULKNER, Lucy  {SRGP 91776] – Mrs. Lucy a. Satterlee died March 26, 1892, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.P. Barnes. Mrs. Satterlee was a daughter of Daniel and Lydia Faulkner, and was born in Ithaca, NY, Aug. 22, 1823. She was marred to Edward N. Satterlee in March, 1838 and came to this county with her family in March, 1862. She was the mother of fourteen children, six of whom survive her, Mrs. John Tyer, Mrs. H.O. Johnson, and Mrs. A.P. Barnes, of Covington; Mrs. L.P. Britton, of Parry Sound, Ontario; Edgar Satterlee and Mrs. Joel Jenkins, of Mansfield. She also leaves twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church in Covington on Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. D.L. Pitts, assisted by Rev. Wilkins. The remains were brought to this boro and laid to rest in Hope [Prospect] cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 30 March 1892

FAULKNER, Mehitable (UPDYKE) (SRGP 18686) Mrs. Mehitable Updyke, 81, died Friday, May 14, 1937, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Wilson on East Main Street, following an illness of several months. Mrs. Updyke was the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Faulkner, and was born September 24, 1855, in Richmond township. In 1879 she was married to Lewis Updyke, of Mansfield, who died six years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church. A life-long resident of Mansfield and vicinity, Mrs. updyke made many friends, who held her in high esteem. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Homer Clark, Mrs. Walter Wilson, and Mrs. Robert Knapp, of Mansfield; a sister, Mrs. Wesley Sours; two brothers, Hiram and Daniel Faulkner, all of Mansfield; five grandchildren, Lewis Johnson, of Bethlehem, Pa; Lester Johnson, Mrs. Anson Smith, and Ross Knapp, of Mansfield; and four grandchildren, Richard and Billy Johnson, of Elmira; Edward knapp, of Utica, and Jack Johnson, of Tioga. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p. m. at the home and 2 o'clock at the Methodist Church, the Rev. Douglas W. Baylis officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. Pall bearers were Lewis Johnson, Lester Johnson, Robert Knapp, Ross Sours, Lewellyn Sours and Virgil Sours. (Barb Conrad)

FAULKNER – MISS NETTIE FAULKNER, 91, [SRGP 85752] of S. Academy St., Mansfield, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 1962. She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist church and a retired employee of Mansfield State College. Funeral service was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield on Monday at 2 pm, the Rev. Harry Sagar officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

FAULKNER, Parney [SRGP 85753] - Funeral services for Mrs. Parney Faulkner Niles, 70, of Mansfield, widow of Nathan Niles, former Tioga County Commissioner, who dies Feb. 6 [1944], were conducted last Wednesday at Mansfield by the Rev. David J. Griffiths, with burial in the Prospect cemetery. She was a daughter of Britain and Mary Moore Faulkner and was born Aug. 24, 1873 in Richmond township. On Sept 30, 1894 she was married to Nathan Niles and they resided on a farm in Richmond until about 17 years ago, when they removed to Mansfield. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edward Robson and Miss Nettie Faulkner, both of Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 17 February 1944

BRACE, MRS. PAULINE FAULKNER (SRGP 18685)
 Mrs. Pauline Brace, wife of J. Hilt Brace, died at the family home, 329 North Main street, Sunday morning at 6:13 o’clock, after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, Fred D. Of Mansfield, and Harry W. Of Elmira, and a daughter, Mrs. Oscar W. Clark, of Lambs Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Llewellyn Updike and Mrs. Wesley D. Sours, both of Mansfield; two brothers, Hiram and Daniel Faulkner, of Mansfield; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Brace was the daughter of Dan and Sarah Faulkner and was born in Richmond township July 15, 1853.  Mr. and Mrs. Brace were married September 24, 1871, and have resided in Mansfield for the past 35 years.  She was a woman of fine qualities and was beloved by her neighbors and a large circle of friends.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home, the Reverend F. P. Simmons officiating; interment in Prospect cemetery.  

FAVINGER, Cathy -[SRGP 91696]  Cathy L. Rathbun age 67 died at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born on October 18, 1948 in Pottstown, PA, a daughter of Walter and Lillian (Schwager) Favinger. Cathy was married to William "Bill" "Boney" Rathbun and would have celebrated 43 years in April. She was employed by the Penny-Saver in Mansfield before her retirement. She also worked as a crossing guard for the Southern Tioga School District, and at Wendy's. Cathy enjoyed going to Tioga Downs and was a member of Eastern Star. Cathy is survived by her husband, Bill; son, William A. Rathbun, II of Mansfield, PA; a brother, Butch Favinger of Pottstown, PA; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Darlene (Leroy) Weidner of Boyertown, PA, Dolly Quay of Delaware. Cathy was predeceased by brothers, Walter and Bill, and a sister, Evelyn. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. An Eastern Star Service will be held and a memorial service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 6, 2016

FELLOWS Mary Edna
Wellsboro Agitator – February 28, 1888
Mrs. Alonzo M. Spencer died at her home at Canoe Camp last Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.  She leaves many friends to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held at her late residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock.

Mrs. A. M. Spencer died at her home in Canoe Camp last Wednesday afternoon at the age of 48 years. Many of our village readers will remember her as Miss Mary E. Fellows and sister of Mrs. E. J. Purple of this borough. Her funeral was held Friday. Mrs. Spencer left one child, a lad about sixteen years of age and her husband.  PROSPECT

Elmer A. FICK  79, [SRGP 54554] Of 1059 Pennsylvania Avenue, Sunday, March 30. Survived by wife, Valida M.; sister, Etta E.; one grandson of Warner, New York. The body is that Hagerman’s Funeral Home, where funeral will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. Rev. Bruce Pierce. Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

FITZGERALD - Mansfield Advertiser - Apr. 22nd 1873 issue: Mrs. Fanny Fitzgerald Clark (SRGP 35973) died Friday Apr 11th in Richmond Township. Born Orange County NY, Dec. 28th 1803. came here 1828 married E.P. Clark Oct. 20th 1834. Five sons, Warren, Frank, J.M., left.

FITZGERALD - Mrs. Fanny Clark
At her residence, near Mansfield, April 11th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Fanny, wife of E. P. Clark, in her 70th year.  She was a native of Orange county, NY.  Her maiden name was Fitzgerald.  Having lost all her near relatives while quite young, she came to Tioga county in 1828, and engaged in the profession of teaching, for which good common-school education and strong intellect had well qualified her.  In 1834 she married E. P. Clark, and settled on the farm where she died.  The husband who mourns the loss of the loving, faithful companion of nearly 40 years, can best testify to her wifely virtues, and has the sympathy of all who know him.  Her five sons grow to manhood, and an adopted daughter, loved as a sister, made the circle complete.  Her motherly devotion was ever beautiful to behold; and when her eldest and her youngest sons were called home, a few years since, the bereavement caused a sorrow which time could never remove, and it clouded all her remaining days.  She was one of the 13 charter members of the Baptist church in Mansfield, and labored with untiring energy and zeal to build the house, which was a credit to the little band, who, in their poverty, “built a House unto the Lord.”  Of this church she continued an influential member till called to the church above.  A woman of remarkable memory, and taking an interest in all the great political questions which agitated the country from time to time, of bright intellectual faculties, and varied knowledge, she was an able advocate of any cause she espoused.  As such, and for her strict adherence to duty, wonderful mother-love and fidelity to friends and principles, she will be long remembered and beloved.  Her funeral was largely attended, although the roads were almost inpassable.  The whole community seemed desirous of testifying its regard for the departed.  Mansfield, April 25th, 1873.  (Tuesday, May 6, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mr. Alois Flaig, who diedat his home in Canoe Camp, Pa., January 27, 1934, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 6 days, was born in Obendorf, Wortenberg, Germany, on June 21, 1850; came to Gaines, Pa., and worked as blacksmith there.  On January 8, 1871, he was married to Miss Huldah Robbins, who diedOctober 23, 1921.  To this union were born eight children, three of whom died in infancy:  Hattie, who diedDecember 19, 1900, and John, who died December 26, 1925.  Three children are still living, Mrs. Mary Cleveland, of Canoe Camp; Walter, of Wellsboro, and Glenn, of Oelwein, Ia.; eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren;  also two great-great-grandchildren.  He lived in Tioga county until his death.  Came to Canoe Camp in 1904 and ran a blacksmith shop there.  For more than 40 years he was loyal to his church and an active member, never afraid to confess his religion; always trying to do good to others.  He was a good husband and a true father.  The services were held in Canoe Camp, conducted by Rev. Maltman, and he was laid to rest in Prospect cemetery, Mansfield, Tuesday January 30, 1934.

FLETCHER, Alice E.(SRGP 30857) (CLEVELAND) (MRS. FREEMAN A. DYKE) Mrs. Alice E. Cleveland Dyke, 72, died Friday, July 3, 1936, at 10:15 a. m. at her home in Richmond township, after an illness of over six months. A daughter of David and Desta Cleveland Fletcher, she was born in Sullivan township March 15, 1864. In 1882 she was married to Cassius E. Cleveland, who died June 19, 1924. In April, 1927, she was married to Freeman A. Dyke. She became a member of the State Road Baptist Church when a girl and later transferred her membership to the Mansfield Baptist Church. She was a member of the Daughters of Pocahontas, P. O. of A., Grange nad Friendly Circle. Mrs. Dyke spent her life in Mansfield and vicinity. A woman of high Christian character, always ready to help others, she was held in high esteem by the communities in which she had made her home. Besides her husband she is survived by six children, Mrs. Clayton Dyke, Mrs. William Barnes, Mrs. Thomas Cole, Asa Cleveland, Mrs. Louis Thorpe, Welch Cleveland, all of Mansfield; 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Largely attended funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at the family home, Dr. Chester A. Feig, of Mansfield, officiating. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery. Pall bearers were six grandchilren, Sanford Dyke, Harry Cole, Howard Kendrick, Kenneth Cleveland, Emery Barnes, Ellis Cleveland. Submitted by Barb Conrad

FLICKINGER - The funeral of Mrs. Nada Baker, aged 50 years, who died in the Blossburg Hospital Oct. 15 [1946] was held at Mansfield Friday. Rev. Floyd Guiles, officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. Survivors include her husband, Andrew, a son, William of Mansfield; two grandchildren; one sister and two brothers, Mrs. O. M. Swisher and Harry Flickinger, both of Columbus, O., and Ross Flickinger, of Bowling Green, Ohio. - Wellsboro Agitator, 23 October 1946

Burial Mansfield cemetery - can’t find her in either one

FLING - Mrs. Clara Mann Broady, 84, died last Saturday at the home of her half-sister, Mrs. Arthur Lyon, Wellsboro, RD3, in Charleston township. She was born April 24, 1860, at Ulysses, the daughter of Lester and Frances L. Johnson Fling. Besides her sister, with whom she resided, one son, Arthur L. Mann, of Albany, NY survives. The funeral was held at the Johnson Funeral Home on Tuesday; burial in the Mansfield cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 19 April 1945

FLOWER – Francis P. Flower, [SRGP 88519] an esteemed resident of this place for a great many years, died last Wednesday evening at his home here at the age of 92 years. He had been in poor health for some time, but had been confined to his bed only about a week. For years he was engaged in the mercantile business here but on account of failing health he retired from business about six years ago. Since then his store has been closed. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Miss Sarah Flower, who resides in Massachusetts, Mr. Flower’s native home. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a successful businessman and was universally respected. His funeral was held at 1 p.m. Sunday. – Wellsboro Agitator, November 11, 1903

 

FLOWER Lucius L. Flower [SRGP 85937], for many years a resident of this place, an uncle of Edwin S. Coles, publisher of the Mansfield Advertiser, died in Corning on Saturday, aged 85 years. He was the father of Dr. Edith Flower, who practiced medicine here for many years. Mr. Flower was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted at the age of 19 years, Jan. 24, 1862. He was a member of the 103rd Regt., NY Vols. He participated in the following battles: Fox’s plantation, NC, Gillett’s Farm, NC, Houghton’s Mills, NC, Hatteras Islands, Antietam, MD, Fredericksburg, VA, Suffolk, VA, Providence, Church Roads, VA, Fort Sumter, Bermuda and Petersburg, VA. His wife, Miss Stella Coles, died in 1876. – Wellsboro Gazette, September 8, 1927

 

FLOWER – Lucius Leonard Flower [SRGP 85937], died at 7:15 o’clock Saturday morning, Sept. 3 [1927], of heart disease. He was born at Newark Valley, October 28, 1842, the only son of Clara Hoagland and Lucius Leonard Flower. At the age of 19, on January 24, 1862, he enlisted in Elmira in the 103rd Regt., NY Vols. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Wilhelmina V. Flower; his daughter, Dr. Edith Flower Wheeler, of Cortland, NY, formerly of Mansfield, and son, T. Albert Flower, of Painted Post. The funeral was held Monday; interment in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. – Wellsboro Agitator, September 7, 1927 

 

FLOWER Lucius Leonard [SRGP 86433]

1869 30 JUN D Flower, Lucius Leonard The following was abstracted from a letter to the Editor: Lucius Leonard Flower of Lamb's Creek, Pa., late of Schuyler co., NY; eldest son of Alfred Flower of Feeding Hills, Mass., the first of a family of seven children to meet the sainted mother in heaven. God helps the wife, the only child, the sister and brothers. Letter dated May 19th 1869 and signed by Hattie L. Flower, Feeding Hills, Mass.  

 

FORREST, Carl H.
Carl H. Forrest, 64. of Tioga RD 1, secretary and one of the founders of the Tioga County Fair Assn., and former manager of the Wellsboro State liquor store, died Sunday,  Nov. 8, 1970, in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a protracted illness. Mr. Forrest was a member of the Tioga United Methodist Church. He was born April 29, 1906, the son of Jay C. and Lydia Porter Forrest. Surviving are four foster daughters, Mrs. Arlene Price, Mrs. Sharon Loucks and Mrs. Peggy Loucks all of Knoxville, and Mrs. Geraldine Lehman of Tioga, six foster sons, Leonard and Edward Patterson, Leonard Spencer and Robert Fox all of Tioga, Richard Patterson with the Army at Ft. Dix, NJ.; two brothers, Irvan Forrest of Whitney Point, NY, and Cecil Forrest, of Waverly, NY, and 31 grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at the church. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. James Kremer, his pastor officiated.

FORREST, Jay C.
Jay C. Forrest, 87, of Tioga died Wednesday, May 3, 1961 in Blossburg State Hospital. He was born September 18, 1873 in Smithfield, the son of Dana and Lavina Ames Forrest. Mr. Forrest was a member of the Troy Methodist Church and was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, Carl of Tioga, Irvin of Whitney Point, NY and Cecil of Waverly, NY; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Andrus of Elmira, NY, one brother, Esty of Troy; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

FOSTER - Alldee Charles Foster, (SRGP 86615) 66, of College Avenue, former Westfield resident, died Sunday, December 16, 1956, in the Blossburg State Hospital. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Voss, Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Lee of Eldred; two half sisters, Mrs. Leva Crocker and Mrs. Lena Darrin, Eldred, and five half-brothers, Andrew, Guile and Carl Campbell, of Eldred, Arnold Campbell, Jamestown, NY, and George Campbell, Randolph, NY. Services were at 18 North Main St., Mansfield, with burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 20

December 1956

 

FOWLER, Wellwood [SRGP 86453] – Wellwood Fowler died March 19, at his home on the Orebed Road, near Mansfield. About two years ago his knee was injured in the Goodyear Rubber Company’s factory at Akron, Ohio. Later it was thought best to amputate his leg. This was done at the Blossburg hospital, in the hope that he might recover. He had been a great sufferer, having been confined to his bed many months. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Fowler, with whom he lives, and one brother, Henry Fowler. – Wellsboro Agitator, March 22, 1922, p.2   MHS 1918

 

FOX, Matilda - [SRGP 08992]  1889 27-Feb - Clark, Mrs. J. Miller  (nee Tillie F. Fox), d. Harford, Pa., Feb 21st pneumonia and pleurisy. Youngest dau. Of late John Fox, m. Sep 12th 1866, 1 son Colie M. b. Jul 4th 1867, d. Apr 8, 1886; buried Hope Cem., Mansfield, left 3 sis.; Mrs. Philemon (Rozilla) Parkhurst, Auburn, NY.; Mrs. A. C. (Henrietta) Witter of Troy, Pa.; Mrs. Clarence H. (Amelia A.) Horton of Mansfield

Mr. Benjamin Fralic (SRGP 78217)
Mr. Benjamin Fralic, of Mansfield, dropped dead while at work in an oat field last week Monday.  Mr. Fralic was in his 83d year.  (Tuesday, August 14, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

1899 8 Nov   D Fralic, Daniel L. (SRGP 68397) . d. Corning, Ny "last Sat.", heart ailment, b. Lambs Creek Mar 24th 1841 to Michael Fralic, m. Jan 12th 1870 Miss Anna Sherwood, 1 adopted son - Myron; buried Hope Cem., Mansfield

 

FRALIC - Mrs. Fidelia Fralic Hutchinson [SRGP 86323], of Philadelphia, formerly of Mansfield, is reported very ill. - Wellsboro Agitator, January 15, 1908, p.8  

 

FRALIC, Michael [SRGP 86836] d. Lambs Creek yesterday, heart dis. Father of C. L. & M. H. Fralic in his 83d yr. [Mansfield Advertiser 1884 24-Dec]

 

FRALIC, Rachel [SRGP 86840] d. Lambs Creek last Sat. about 54, bu'd Hope Cem., Mansfield. Sis. Of D. L. Fralic. (See also 4/29) [Mansfield Advertiser 1891 22-Apr]

 

FRALIC - William Fralic, (SRGP 54224)  aged 65 years, died Sept. 22 [1939], at 4:45 p.m. at the family home at Lambs Creek. He was a son of Henry and Maria Doane Fralic and was born at Lambs Creek Sept. 28, 1873, residing there all his life except six year in Corning. He was a member of the Methodist church, Tioga Valley Grange and Mansfield IOOF. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriet Whitcomb Fralic, a son, Henry, of Lambs Creek; three grandchildren and a brother, Walter of Philadelphia. Funeral services were held Monday, Rev. C. H. Skelton officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 27 September 1939

 

FRALIC, WILLARD E.  (SRGP 54224) - Willard E. Fralic, 65 died Friday, September 22, 1939, at 4:45 p. m. at his home in Lambs Creek.The son of Henry and Maria Doane Fralic, he was born at Lambs Creek September 28, 1873, and with the exception of six years, when he was employed in the Fralic Lumber mills in Corning, NY., he had resided in Lambs Creek. For several years he was employed at the Mansfield State Teachers College. March 1895, he married Miss Harriet Whitcomb, who with one son, Henry, of Lambs Creek, survives him. Mr Fralic was a member of the Methodist Church of Lambs Creek, Tioga Valley Grange and Odd Fellows Lodge, of Mansfield. He was interested in the religious and civic affairs of the community and was held in high esteem both in his own and adjoining communities.Besides his wife her is survived by a brother, Walter Fralic, of Philadelphia and three grandchildren 0058

 

FRENCH MARK J (SRGP 86494)
Mark J. French Native of Mansfield, Pa., Employed at Hotel Langwell the Past Two Weeks, Suffers Fatal Attack of Cardiac Aneurysm in Room.  Mark J. French, a native of Mansfield, Pa., died unexpectedly last night at 9:30 o’clock at the Hotel Langwell in this city.  Mr. French was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. French, veteran hotel keepers of Mansfield, Pa.  He had passed his entire life of thirty-seven years in the hotel business.  He was first associated with his parents in the management of the Hotel French at Mansfield and later Mr. French conducted the Troy House at Troy, Pa., for four years and the Ward House at Towanda, Pa., two years.  He had been associated with the Hotel Langwell in this city a few weeks past.  Yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. French in company with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Causer visited friends in Corning and returned to Elmira at 9 o’clock.  Mr. French appeared in his usual health and chatted with friends.  He retired to his room in the hotel.  At 9:30 o’clock the bell in the office connected with the room rang.  This signal was investigated quickly and Mr. French was found in a dying condition of aortic aneurysm.  He died before the attendance of a physician could be secured.  The decedent is survived by his widow, his parents in Mansfield, Pa., and two sisters, Mrs. John H. Causer of this city and Mrs. R. A. Bishop-Watson of Philadelphia.  The remains will be removed to the French farm near Mansfield, where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will be in the Mansfield cemetery.  Mr. French was well and favorably known to the traveling public and his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.

 

FRENCH, Mark J. [84694] – Mark J. French, a native of Mansfield, died at 9:30 o’clock p.m. March 23 at the Hotel Langwell in Elmira.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. French, veteran hotel keepers of Mansfield.  He had passed his entire life of 37 years in the hotel business.  He was first associated with his parents in the management of the Hotel French at Mansfield and later Mr. French conducted the Troy House at Troy, Pa., for four years and the War House at Towanda two years.  He had been associated with the Hotel Langwell in Elmira for only a few weeks.  The decedent is survived by his widow, his parents in Mansfield, and two sisters, Mrs. John H. Causer, of Elmira, and Mrs. R.A. Bishop-Watson of Philadelphia.  The remains were removed to the French farm near Mansfield, where the funeral was held Wednesday at 11:30.   Wellsboro Agitator, 2 April 1919.  

 

FROST - Mrs. Amy Frost Cleveland, [SRGP 51773] wife of former County Commissioner, R. E. Cleveland, of Mansfield, died Monday morning [October 5, 1931] at 12:10 o’clock at her home on South Main Street following an illness of three days. Mrs. Cleveland was born in Richmond township, December 11, 1872, and spent her entire life in Covington and Mansfield. She was active in the work of the W.C.T.U., of Mansfield and was also a member of Covington Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Reuben E. Cleveland; one daughter, Mildred, a teacher at Tarrytown and a son, Wayne, of Chinchilla, Pa., and also two grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, Rev. F. T. Simmonds officiating; interment in Prospect cemetery, at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 7 October 1931

 

CORA FROST [SRGP 82618]
Miss Cora Frost, aged 44 years, died March 30 in the Cottage Hospital at Blossburg.  She had been an invalid during her entire life.  The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. F.F. Simmons officiating, interment being made in the Prospect cemetery; Mansfield.  Besides her parents she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Rube Cleveland, and two brothers.--Advertiser. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, April 19, 1919)

 

FROST Harvey [SRGP 49767] – Covington – Harvey Frost died at his home near here on Sunday last. –Wellsboro Agitator, December 31, 1919, p.1

 

FROST Thomas [SRGP 51775]
Thomas H. Frost, 90, of Mansfield RD 1, died February 6, 1970. He was born in Welch Settlement on January 22, 1880 the son of Harvey and Betsie Kiley Frost. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Elk Run Grange. He is survived by one son, Robert Frost of Millport, one daughter, Louise Ingram of Horseheads, NY; four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home. Burial was at Prospect Cemetery at Mansfield.

FULLER, Curtis  [SRGP 74334]  - At Lamb's Creek, Pa., September 6, 1891 of cholera morbus; Mr. Curtis P. Fuller, aged 61 years, 11 months and 11 days. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 16, 1891

FULLER - Edward L. Fuller, 85, [SRGP 46341] of Mansfield, died Monday, July 13, 1959. He was a member of the Bakerburg Community church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Dorothy Wilcox Fuller at home; adopted daughter, Mrs. Verna Howard of Corning; and 2 grandsons. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. Glenn Dewey officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, July 1959

FULLER George L [SRGP 86262]
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, November 23, 1921, Pg 3
George L. Fuller died at his home at Canoecamp, November 12, of heart disease, aged 73 years. He was born in Springfield, Bradford county, the son of the late Curtis and Amanda Fuller. He married Mary Warters, of Richmond, and to them five children were born, all of whom survive. He made his home in Richmond township practically all of his life, living at Lambs Creek for a number of years, moving to Canoe Camp within the last few years. He is survived, besides his widow, by three sons, Edward Fuller of Richmond; Samuel Fuller at home; Emory Fuller of Hornell, NY and two daughters, Mrs. Lena Hotchkiss and Mrs. Eva Giles, both of Elmira; several grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. James Spence of Elmira. The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. C D Purdy of the M E church officiating; burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

FULLER GILE EVELYN  - Mrs. Evelyn Gile, 70, of Elmira, widow of Norman Gile, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 2, 1946. A daughter of George and Mary Fuller, she was born in Richmond Township May 6, 1875, and spent her early life in this vicinity. She had been employed at Gorton’s in Elmira for about 20 years. Surviving are a son, Capt. Donald Gile, of el Paso Texas; who recently returned from overseas service, a daughter, Mrs. Grace Sutton , a teacher in the schools of White Plains, NY.; two brothers, Edward and Samuel Fuller, of Mansfield. Two sons died at the age of three and 29 years. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at her home, 465, west Gray Street, Elmira. Burial services were held Sunday at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

Mr. Gurdon FULLER [SRGP 82562]
Mr. Gurdon Fuller, who died very suddenly of heart disease, at Mansfield, a few days since, was a charter member of Cowanesque Lodge of Odd Fellows.  The members of the Lodge attended his funeral in a body.  (Tuesday, May 28, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)[Prospect Cemetery]
Gurdon Fuller At Mansfield, May 13, 1878, Gurdon Fuller, aged 68 years, 6 months and 5 days.  (Tuesday, May 28, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)