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ALLEN / BAILEY / BUDELL / CAMPBELL / CHUTE / DAGGETT / DAVIS / FARLEY /  FLOYD / GILMORE / GRISWOLD / HALLECK / HARRY / JOHNSON / JONES / KLOCK / McLAUGHLIN / MOONEY / NOBLE / RHOADES / ROBERTS / SALVATO / STIEFVTER / SULLIVAN / WHITTY   ALLEN, Benjamin Mrs.   MRS. BENJAMIN ALLEN.   Highly Respected Resident Passed Away Early This Morning.   Mrs. Benjamin Allen, one of Utica’s oldest and most esteemed residents, passed away at an early hour this morning at her home, 77 Lansing street.  Had she lived until to-morrow she would have been 77 years of age.  For several years Mrs. Allen had been in a feeble condition and of late had been confined to her bed a greater part of the time.  Her last illness was, however, of but one week’s duration.  Her advanced age had so weakened her system that her decline was rapid, and death had not been unexpected for several days.   While Mrs. Allen’s demise was not entirely unlooked for it will be sad intelligence to her many friends.   Mrs. Allen was born in Prescott, Lancashire England, March 25, 1823.  When a girl of eight years she came to this country and had since resided in Utica.  She was married to the Hon. Benjamin Allen July 29, 1845.  Mrs. Allen was of a retiring nature and was a faithful wife and fond mother.  She thought much of her home and family.  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mary J. and A. Matilda, and two sons, William F. and George B. Allen, all of Utica.  She also leaves two grandchildren, Misses Gertrude A. and Grace Allen of this city.   UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 24, 1900) Submitted by Susan BAILEY, Ellen Cady   WATERVILLE.  Waterville, March 19- A telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Ellen Cady Bailey of New York, formerly of this place, was received Saturday evening.  She died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Dewey.  She had been ill about a week.  Death was caused by grip and bronchitis.  She was well known in Oneida county where the greater part of her life was spent.  She was born in 1826 in Annaville, and was the daughter of  Mr. and Mrs.  Lyman Cady.  Her girlhood was spent in Verona.  In 1848 she was married to Aaron N. Bailey.  They lived for a while after their marriage in Vienna, and then moved to Rome, where Mr. Bailey died about six years ago.   Since then she had lived with her sister in New York.  Mrs. Bailey was a lovely character, with a kind and loving disposition and a cheerful and genuine temperament.  She made many friends and had the faculty to retain them.  In early life she took a deep interest in music and was a good singer. She also had decided literary tastes and at one time wrote some interesting articles, which were published.  She was a devoted Christian and belonged to the Presbyterian Church.  She leaves three sons, Virgil E., George A. and Charles H. Bailey of Buffalo; also three brothers and a sister, William E. Cady of Iowa, J. Lansing Cady of Waterville, ad Charles E. Cady and Mrs. J. H. Dewey of New York.  The remains will be brought to McConnellsville for interment. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (MONDAY EVENING ) MARCH 19, 1900 Submitted by Susan BUDELL, Ann MRS. ANN BUDELL   Mrs. Ann Budell died at her home, 33 Steuben street, at 2 o’clock this morning, after an illness of about a month.  She had been ailing since the middle of February,  but nothing serious was thought of her illness until last Monday, when she was compelled to take to her bed.  She had been suffering for a long time with stomach trouble which was the direct cause of her death.   Mrs. Budell was born in Schenectady 82 years ago, where she resided until 8 years of age, when she removed with her parents to Fort Plain.  Fifty years ago she came to this city, where she had since resided.  Her maiden name was Ann Dillenbeck.  When 16 years of age she married William T. Budell in this city, who died five years ago.  Mrs. Budell was an active member of Court Street Methodist Church and had a large number of friends and acquaintances who will be grieved to learn of her demise.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. T. J. Warren of Point Peninsula, N.Y., one brother Henry Dillenbeck and one sister Mrs. Bugden of Albany. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (WEDNESDAY EVENING) MARCH 21, 1900 Submitted by Susan  CAMPBELL, Theodore M.   THEODORE M. CAMPBELL   Yesterday afternoon Theodore M. Campbell died at the home of his brother-in-law, Joseph B. Whipple, 711 Mary street.  Mr. Campbell’s home was in Frankfort, but he came to this city on a visit and was taken ill February 14.  Grip was the cause of his death, though Mr. Campbell suffered from heart trouble.  He had always made his home with Mr. Whipple until a few years ago, when he removed to Frankfort.  He is survived by one sister, Emma Fowler of Cooperstown.   UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 16, 1900) Submitted by Susan CHUTE, Bridget BRIDGET CHUTE   Miss Bridget Chute died last evening at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital after an illness extending over a year.  Miss Chute was born in County Westmead, Ireland 84 years ago, and came to this country about 48 years ago, and had since resided in this city.  She was a member of St. Francis de Sale’s Church and of the League of the Sacred Heart of that parish.  She is survived by one sister, mrs. Catharine Berry of this city and four nieces, Mrs. William F. Wetes and the Misses Nellie, Katherine and Theresa Chute, all of Utica.  The funeral will be held from the residence at her sister in law, Mrs. Chute of 179 Seymour avenue UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1900) Submitted by Susan DAGGETT, M. A. MRS. DANIEL DAGGETT.   Word was received this afternoon of the death in new York city on Monday of Mrs. M. A. Daggett, widow of Dan.  Mr. Daggett, which occurred in Utica, moved to New York after the death of Mr. Daggett, which occurred in Utica on March 10, 1899.  The remains will be brought to Utica for interment. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1900) Submitted by Susan DAVIS, Katherine Landon MRS. WILLIAM H. DAVIS   Word was received in this city yesterday of the death at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Of Katherine Landon wife of William Henry Davis.  Before her marriage to Mr. Davis she had always resided in Canton, Madison county and the family is very well known in this vicinity.  Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters and two sons.  Mrs. Ellen L. Cornam of this city is a sister and Mrs. Ellen G. wood a niece. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 16, 1900) Submitted by Susan FARLEY, John JOHN FARLEY   At 4:30 o’clock last evening John Farley died at the City Hospital, aged 70 years. Mr. Farley entered the hospital March 5, and on the same day he entered his wife died.  He was very weak and death was caused by old age. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1900) Submitted by Susan GILMORE, William H.   WILLIAM H. GILMORE   William H. Gilmore, one Utica’s well known business men passed away at his home, 29 Plant street at 5 o’clock this morning.  Mr. Gilmore had been ill but one week with pneumonia.  While for the past few days his death had not been unexpected the news will be sad intelligence to his wide circle of friends.   Mr. Gilmore was born in this city 49 years ago and had always resided here.  He was a son of William K. Gilmore who died but a few weeks ago.  Mr. Gilmore was educated in the Utica public schools.  His first business occupation was in the coal office of H. W. K. Gilmore, where he was employed for a period of 15 years.  He then associated himself with Charles Kirtland of this city and together they opened up a jewelry store at 176 Genesee street.  Two years  later Mr. Gilmore purchased the interest of Mr. Kirtland and for one year continued alone.  Since then Mr. Gilmore had acted as manager for the Utica Coal Company of which he was a member.   He was a man of genial disposition and was well liked by all with whom he had dealings.  He was a member of Fort Schuyler Council, Royal Arcanum, and belonged to the Church of the Reconciliation.   In the year 1876 Mr. Gilmore married Miss Emma Harrington of this city.  She survives with one daughter, Miss Mae Gilmore.   UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 15, 1900) Submitted by Susan    GRISWOLD, SAMUEL C. Samuel C. Griswold was born in Oneida County, NY, June 5, 1821: died March 5, 1902 at 9:15 a.m. aged 80 years. His early days were spent on a farm until he entered college. He was married June 20, 1847 to Miss Lavinna Foreman of Madison County, NY and moved shortly afterward to Wisconsin. After remaining there for some time he moved his family to St. Louis, MO, and from there to the place where he resided until his death. To them were born six children, three of whom are still living, three having preceded him to the better world. His last illness was very brief and his death was a great surprise. His son Frank, of St. Paul, Minn., came down to attend his funeral. He was a obliging neighbor and a law-abiding citizen. The bereaved family has the sympathy of a host of friends. (Effingham County, IL) (Effingham Democrat, March 14, 1902 - Submitted by arnetia@consolidated.net]) HALLECK, Deacon Jabez General W. H. Halleck's Grandfather. This venerable man, Deacon Jabez Halleck, in his one hundred and third year, died in Westernville, Oneida County, New York, September 17. He was a native of Long Island, and settled in Westernville about the year 1800, having survived all the original settlers, and been an officer of the church there forty-five years. He was a large man, tall and imposing in his personal appearance, with a constitution capable of almost any amount of endurance, was strictly temperate, and till with in two or three years has almost daily performed some manual labor. He saw the first great  contest for the establishment of our Government, and lived to see the beginning of this great contest for its preservation, which can be said of few others. His fat her, Major Peter Halleck, who died 1791, and his grandfather, Peter Halleck, who died 1756, were buried in the old grave-yard at Mattituck, L. I., where their moss-covered grave-stones may still be seen, these being the great-grandfather and great-great grandfather of our present General-in-Chief. Their ancestor, and the ancestor of all the Halleck family in this country, was Peter Halleck, who was one of thirteen heads of families who came over from England in 1640, and took up their abode on the northeastern branch of Long Island, landing at what is now Southoid village, a part of which is still called “Halleck's Neck,” they being the first white settlers on that part of the island. This Peter Halleck settled on a farm two miles westward of Mattituck, where his descendants have continued for eight generations, till the present time. On this old Halleck homestead Deacon Jabez spent the earlier years of his life; and there five generations of his ancestors lived and died. Relati ves who wish further facts of their ancestry may obtain a brief sketch from Dr. Halleck, Tract House, 150 Nassau street, New York. Portrait Monthly, New York Illustrated News,  NOV. 1, 1863. Submitted by Candi. HARRY, Ethel G. ETHEL G. HARRY   At St. Luke’s Hospital yesterday afternoon occurred the death of Miss Ethel G. Harry, after a lingering illness of rheumatism.  She had been employed as a nurse at the institution and made man friends by her kindly disposition.  She was born in Colorado, February 8, 1872 and was a daughter of Madison and Susannah Harry who reside at West Edmeston.  Besides her parents She leaves one sister, who resides in West Edmeston.  The remains were taken to that place at 6:45 this morning by undertaker Cassidy. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 23, 1900) Submitted by Susan  JOHNSON, Spencer Death of Mr. Spencer JOHNSON At Garden Grove, Cali., June 26, 1896, Aged 82 Years. A Pioneer of Kane Co (Illinois), and for Many Years a Highly Respected Resident of Batavia, IL. Mr. Spencer JOHNSON, one of the old Pioneer settlers of Kane Co., who came here some 59 years ago, when this beautiful country was but a wild prairie, and assisted in breaking its soil, establishing our city, and to build our school and churches, passed away at his home in Garden Grove, California, June 26th 1896 after a long illness, aged 82 years. Deceased was born at Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y., June 15th, 1814. In 1835 he located at Dover, Ohio, where for some time he followed teaching; came to Illinois in 1837, and purchased a claim in Virgil Township, and for a number of years followed the occupation of a farmer. In 1849 he purchased a fine grain and dairy farm, one mile east of Batavia, which he owned at the time of his death; it being carried on by his son, Wm. R. JOHNSON. March 24, 1842, Mr. JOHNSON married Miss Sarah M. CHAFFEE, of Campton, Ill., with whom the past 54 years of his life have been pleasantly spent. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are still living, and with the aged mother, are now left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. Deceased was a staunch Republican, a valued member of the Batavia Cong’l church, and for some time served as a Trustee. About ten years ago he moved to Garden Grove, Cali., where he owned a fruit farm, and where one son, E. S. JOHNSON, and a daughter, Mrs. WARE reside, and who tenderly cared for him in his declining years. Mr. JOHNSON was a man highly respected by all, a promoter of good, and a valuable citizen, whose memory will be cherished through all time, and his life be a worthy example to his family and friends. The remains were brought to Batavia, Thursday, July 2d, accompanied by his son, Edmund; (the wife being in too feeble health to endure the long journey.) They were met upon their arrival by the children and friends, and tenderly conveyed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. M. KINNE, where funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., and were largely attended.   [Batavia Herald, 9 July 1896] JONES, Fanny FANNY M. JONES.   At 4 o’clock this morning  occurred the death of Miss Fanny m. Jones at the home of her niece, Mrs. D. L. Davis, 26 Steuben Park, after an illness of about seven months.  She had been able to be about the house until last Christmas, when she was compelled to take to her bed.  Miss Jones was born in North Wales and came to this country when very young.  She settled with her parents near Utica, and in 1852 removed to this city, where she had since resided.  Miss Jones had a very large circle of friends who will receive the news of her death with deep sorrow.  When able, Miss Jones attended the Bleecker Street Baptist Church, but for the past three years she had been unable to leave the house.  Her only surviving relatives are seven nieces and four nephews. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (THURSDAY EVENING) MARCH 22, 1900 Submitted by Susan KLOCK, Mrs. E.D.   MRS. E.D.KLOCK DIED AT HER HOME ON CHARLOTTE STREET THIS MORNING   Mrs. Edwin D. Klock died at her home, 99 Charlotte street, at 9 o’clock this morning.  Mrs. Klock had been ill for the past four months and had been confined to her bed most of the time.  She was born in Clinton, N.Y., 51 years ago and resided there until three years of age, when she removed with her parents to Sauquoit, where she resided until 1870 and then removed to Little Falls.  From Little Falls she came to this city, where she resided until the time of her death.  Her maiden name was Marcella Frances Truman, and in the year 1872 she was united in matrimony with Edwin D. Klock of this city.  Mrs. Klock was a very active woman and had a very large circle of friends and acquaintances in this city, to whom the news of her death will be a very sad blow.  Mr. Klock is in the millinery business in this city and was ably assisted by Mrs. Klock, who took a great interest in the business.  She took entire charge of all the work that was brought in the store.  Mrs. Klock was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and was always very much interested in anything arising to the church’s welfare.  Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mabel M., two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Gay of Sauquoit and Mrs. C. A. Randall of Nebraska, and four brothers, Alexander and William of San Francisco, George of Arizona and John Klock of Louisville, Ky.   UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 15, 1900) Submitted by Susan   McLAUGHLIN, Priscilla MRS. PRISCILLA MCLAUGHLIN   Mrs. Priscilla McLoughlin died at her home, 180 Court street, this morning.  She suffered a stroke of apoplexy about 5 o’clock, from the result of which she died four hours later.  Mrs. McLaughlin had been in poor health for the past two or three years, but was always able to be around the house.  She was born in Wolverhampton England, 75 years ago, and came to this country when 19 years of age.  She came directly to this city with her parents, where she had always resided.  Her maiden name was Priscilla Bates.  When 20 years of age she was married to Patrick McLoughlin in St. John’s Church in this city.  Mrs. McLoughlin was a very active member of St. Patrick’s Church and was a member of the League of the Sacred Heart of that church.  She is survived by five sons, William of Amsterdam, John F. of New Hartford, James, George and Charles McLoughlin, all of this city; four daughters, Mrs. George Kemouth, Mrs. A. J. Seffort and Mrs. John Coughlin and 13 grandchildren. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (THURSDAY EVENING) MARCH 22, 1900 Submitted by Susan  MOONEY, Thomas A. THOMAS A MOONEY   At his home, 37 Nellson street, Saturday evening, shortly after 9 o’clock occurred the death of Thomas A. Mooney, after an illness of five years duration.  He was born in this city 44 years ago and was a son of the late Christopher H. and Mary A. Mooney.  In 1870 he was graduated from the Assumption Academy.  After graduating he entered the employ of William H. Kavanaugh to learn the plumbing trade.  After working for Mr. Kavanaugh ten years he went to New York and for five years conducted a business for himself.  On his return to Utica he became associated with Dennis Nugent in the plumbing business.  He was a member of St. Francis de Sale’s Church.  Besides his wife, Rose Donahue Mooney, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Patrick McNierney of this city, and three brothers, John F. of Chicago, James H. of Gloucester, Mass, and Christopher A. of Utica. UTICA DISPATCH HERALD (MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1900) Submitted by Susan NOBLE, George H. GEORGE H. NOBLE   George H. Noble of Syracuse, a member of Utica Commandery No. 8. K.T., died at 10 o’clock yesterday morning while driving in a cutter in East Washington street, Syracuse.  Some time ago Mr. Noble suffered a stroke of apoplexy and never recovered entirely from the effects.  He had been ordered by his physicians to remain in bed, but did not do so.  He was 62 years of age and had been in the coal business in Syracuse for 17 years.  He was a member of Rome Lodge. F. & A. M.  In 1878 he married Etta Keyes of Hartford, Conn. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1900) Submitted by Susan ROBERTS, David J. DAVID J. ROBERTS   Saturday evening occurred the death of David J. Roberts at his home, 85 Steuben street.  He had been ill about two months.  For forty years Mr. Roberts has resided in this city and until five years ago was an engineer at the Central railroad shops.  At that time he was compelled to give up his work on account of poor health.  Mr. Roberts was born in North Wales 53 years ago.  Coming to this country in 1857 he settled in the West.  After three years in the West he came to this city and has since lived here.  He was a member of Bethesda Church.  He is survived by his wife and six children, Mrs. Edward Crosby, Mrs. L. W. Kellogg and Misses Ellen and Florence Roberts, and John Roberts, all of this city, and David Roberts of Chicago. UTICA DISPATCH HERALD (MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1900) Submitted by Susan RHOADES, Cornilia MRS. CORNELIA RHOADES     Mrs. Cornelia Rhoades died at the Home for the Homeless about 10”30 o’clock last night.  Mrs. Rhoades was born October 23, 1829 and had been an inmate of the home seven years, going there from New Hartford.  She attended when able, and was a member of Grace Methodist Church.  Mrs. Rhoades’s only surviving relative is Mrs. C. F. Rhoades of Hubbardsville. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (THURSDAY EVENING) MARCH 22, 1900 Submitted by Susan SALVATO, Carmela CARMELA SALVATO   At 3 o’clock this morning occurred the death of Mrs. Carmela Salvato at her home 120 Catharine street.  Mrs. Salvato was born in Italy 61 years ago and came to this city six years ago where she had since resided.  She had been suffering for a year or more with kidney and liver trouble, which was the direct cause of her death.  Mrs. Salvato was an active member of St. Mary’s Mount Carmel Church UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 24, 1900) Submitted by Susan STIEFVTER, Fred W. UTICAN KILLED IN ARKANSAS FRED W. STIEFVTER, A RAILROAD MAN, FATALLY SHOT NEWS RECEIVED YESTERDAY Stiefvater left Utica a little over a month ago in company with Frank G. Andrews   Yesterday news was received in this city that Fred W. Stiefvater, a former Utican, had been fatally shot at Newport, Ark.  A brother, Walter Stiefvater, of 17 Parker street, received a telegram at noon from undertaker R. F. Drummond of Newport, which read:   “Fred W. Stiefvater shot and killed here to-night.  What shall be done with the remains?” A similar message was received at 4:20 p.m. yesterday by Fred Baker of 224 Sunset avenue, a member of the local lodge of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and a former associate of Stiefvater.   Telegrams in reply were sent by members of the Brotherhood and also by the family.  Two were directed to J. A. Bentley, master of the lodge in Arkansas, one to the undertaker Drummond, and one to Frank G. Andrews who had accompanied Stiefvater from Utica.   The telegrams received here contained no further information than that given above.  Those sent in reply directed that the remains be shipped to Utica at once.   Stiefvater lived at 17 Parker street, this city, and for four years he was employed on the D. L. & W. railroad.  He left that company’s employ last January and February 7 left the city, accompanied by Mr. Andrews.  The said they were going to California, where they hoped to find employment.  The went South, however, and stopped at Newport. Ark., where they found work on the iron Mountain railroad.   Letters from Stiefvater and Andrews have since been received here by their relatives and friends.  The last letter from Stiefvater was received by George Wood of 87 West street.  It was dated at Newport, March 23, and stated that he was working on the Iron Mountain road, and that his run was from Little Rock, Ark., to Poplar Bluff, Mo.  Stiefvater seemed to be in his usual good spirits, judging from the tone of the letter.   It is understood here that the train on which Stiefvater ran was scheduled to arrive in Newport some time between 5 and 5 p.m.  The first telegram announcing his death was filed at 7 p.m. so that it is reasonable to presume that the fatality happened only a short time before the sending of the message.   Mr. Stiefvater was a man of quick impulses and while in the employ of the D. L. & W had considerable trouble with tramps and was twice shot at.  At the request of his family he had at last consented to carry a revolver and had this always upon his person.   Mr. Stiefvater was born in Utica 30 years ago and had always made this city his home.  He resided with his mother, sister and brother Walter at 17 Parker street.  His mother is at present in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.  He also has a brother Frank, who is employed at the St. James Hotel.  He was a member of the local lodge, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (MONDAY EVENING MARCH 26, 1900) Submitted by Susan   SULLIVAN, Ellen DIED SUDDENLY. MRS. ELLEN SULLIVAN PASSED AWAY AT THE HOME OF HER SON.   Mrs. Ellen Sullivan wife of the late Patrick Sullivan, died very suddenly at the home of her son in Asylum street, New York Mills, at an early hour this morning.  She was taken ill just before a physician could be summoned she passed away.  Death was probably due to heart failure. Coroner Dodd was notified and he will try to ascertain the direct cause of death.   Mrs. Sullivan was born in Ireland 74 years ago.  She was educated at that place.  Sixty-eight years ago she came to this country and located at Little Falls.  Shortly afterward she married Mr. Sullivan.  He died January 9, 18??.  Almost ten years ago she moved to New York Mills, where she has since resided.  She was a true and devout member of St. John’s Church of New Hartford and always took an active part in affairs connected with that congregation.  She is survived by two sons, John, at whose residence she died, and Patrick Sullivan, both of New York Mills.  Two grandchildren also survive.   UTICA HERALD DISPATCH (MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1900) Submitted by Susan   WHITTY, Lawrence LAWRENCE WHITTY   Lawrence Whitty, an old and respected resident of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ann Sunderland, 189 Rutger street, at 11:30 o’clock this morning.  Mr. Whitty was born in Wexford county, Ireland, 84 years ago, and came to this country when 24 years of age.  Fifty years ago he came to this city where he had since resided.  In the year 1857 he married Catharine McCarthy in this city.  Mr. Whitty was employed in the New York Central railroad shops for twenty years.  Fifteen years ago he was compelled to give up his work owing to poor health.  He had been ailing since last Christmas, but ws confined to his bed for only four weeks with dropsy, which was the direct cause of his death.  He ws a member of St. Agne’s Church and had a large number  of friends and acquaintances who will be grieved to hear of his demise.  He is survived by one son, James of Chicago, and one daughters, Mrs. Ann Sunderland of this city. UTICA DISPATCH HERALD (MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1900) Submitted by Susan

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