Celia M. Bradley
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: January 26, 1870
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --At Lindenville, Dec. 24th Celia M., daughter of Lewis B., (deceased) and Ursula Bradley, aged 32 years.
Dr. Lewis B. Bradley
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: January 26, 1870
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --At his residence at Lindenville, Oct. 28th, of congestion of the brain, Dr. Lewis B. Bradley, aged sixty-five years.
Dr. Bradley was born in Litchfield, Con.--In 1827, when about twenty-three, he became a christian and was an earnest and efficient laborer for Christ. In 1833 he graduated from the medical department of Yale College. In gleanning his education he was wholly dependent upon his own exertions. The year in which he graduated he was married to Miss Ursula Huntley, of Plymouth, Con. In 1834 he removed to Vienna, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and commenced the practice of medicine.---After five
years of successful labor in this place, he removed to Gustavus, Trumbull County, where he resided fifteen years. From Gustavus he removed to Lindenville, Ashtabula county, where he spent the last fifteen years of his life.
Dr. Bradley was a man of sterling worth. In the treatment of many diseases he was singularly successful. As a companion and father, as a friend and neighbor, he was known only to be respected and loved. His loss is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends.
Mrs. Thankful Beebe
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: December 23, 1868
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --Thursday, December 17th, of heart disease, Mrs. Thankful Beebe, aged 47 years, wife of E. Beebe, Esq. of Kingsville, Ohio, formerly of Hartford, this county.
Silas Barnes
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: December 22, 1869
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --In Orwell, Nov. 14th, at 10:30 o'clock in the evening, Mr. Silas Barnes, of paralysis of the brain, aged 80 yers, 11 months, 26 days.
Andrew J. Reeves
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: December 22, 1869
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --Monday, Nov. 29th, 1869, at the residence of his mother, in Orwell, Ohio, of typhoid fever, Andrew J. Reeves, aged 29 years, 5 months, 21 days.
Nathaniel N. Hubbard
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: April 22, 1868
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --At Rock Creek, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, March 27, 1868, Nathaniel N. Hubbard, aged 25 years. Brief, yet earnest, active and true was his life, deserving and enjoying the confidence and respect of a large circle of frineds. He spent three years in his country's service, battling for the right, was stricken with the enemy's ball, while leading in the deadly charge; recovering from his wounds, with constitution impaired, disease was thereby induced resulting in early death.
With high and noble aims, and a con?cious integrity of soul, he met death bravely, committing his spirit to the merciful Redeemer.
"It is not death to die--
To leave this weary road,
And 'mid the brotherhood on high.
To be at home with God."
Carrie R. Humphreys
Newspaper: Western Reserve Chronicle, (Warren, OH.) Wednesday
Date: April 22, 1868
Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel
Obit: DEATHS. --In West Williamsfield, April 10, 1868, of Typhus Fever, Miss Carrie R. Humphreys in the 20th year of her age.
We thought Spring had come with its many joys and felt and when sad when cold storms and snow came and covered the earth from our view; but Oh sadder yet when one just in the spring of life, was suddenly snatched from us and we had to bury her beautiful form beneath the snow covered ground. God has assured us that Spring will come and that the dead shall rise again. A.F.B.
Dr. Frank E. Scarsdale
DR. FRANK E. SCARSDALE, physician, P. O. Lick Creek; born in Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, April 9, 1938. William
Edward Scarsdale, his father, born in Stafford, Staffordshire, England in 1807; came to this country in 1829, settling
first in Maryland, then moving to Kentucky, stayed there about a year, and then moved to Ashtabula, Ohio about
1832. Here he married Amanda, daughter of Erastus and Jerusha Cook, of Ashtabula County. By this union there were
two children; of these, the elder is Mrs. Lilly Pierce, living at Ellsworth, Pierce Co., Wis., and the younger,
our subject. The Doctor was educated at Kingsville Academy, remaining there until he was sixteen years of age;
from there he went to Minnesota, and remained there one summer and then came to Marion County, Ill., about the
year 1858, where he taught in the country schools for three years; from here , he next went to Johnson County,
where he again taught school for a year. It was here that he commenced the study of medicine in 1860 in the office
of Dr. C. L. Whitnel; after completing here, he attended lectures in 1862 and 1863 at the Rush Medical College,
Chicago. Doctor Scarsdale then came back and entered into partnership with his old percepter and remained in Johnston
County for about two years. In January 1865 he came to Union County, Ill., where he located about three miles from
Saratoga at what was then Bradshaw Post Office. Here he remained all of the time since, except when he attended
medical lectures at Pope's Medical College, St. Louis, in 1870-71, and also a post-graduate course in the spring
of 1882. He was married April 9, 1865 in Union County to a Miss Louisa P. Hastings, daughter of Westley and Mary
Ledbetter Hastings. By this union he has had nine children, six of whom are living.
Source: Perrin's 1883 History of Union County, Illinois
Contributed by Anna Newell
Lowell Junior Stapleton
Newspaper: Star Beacon
Date: August 7, 1999
GENEVA - Lowell J Stapleton, 71, died Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at his home.
Born June 21, 1928, in Paintsville, Ky., Mr. Stapleton was employed in construction through Cleveland's Local 18 Operating Engineers for 30 years. He also sailed the Great Lakes with the Interlake Steam Ships Co. for five years.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served as a corporal during the Korean War and received the Expert Rifle and Combat Infantry badges.
He attended the New Life Assembly of God Church, Geneva, and was a member of the Saybrook Grange for several years.
He enjoyed hunting, bowling and reading westerns.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha (Baldwin) Stapleton; three daughters, Pam Lambert of Geneva, Lana Haggard of Albany, Ga., and Robin Scott of Fall Branch Tenn.; four grandchildren, Mandy, C.J. and Michelle Norman of Albany, Ga., and Rachel Scott of Church Hill, Tenn.; five sisters, Gladys Poland of Indiana, Blanche Pauline Atkinson of Geneva, Myrtle Nadine Champlin of Hollywood, Fla., Shirley Nicole of Youngstown and Joyce Ann Baldridge of Greenup, Ky.; and a brother, Wendell of Hollywood, Fla.
He was preceded in death by a son, Myron; two brothers; and a sister.
Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, at New Life Assembly of God, 205 W. Liberty St., Geneva, with the Rev. Harry Pishcura officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.
G
attozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, is in charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by Mandy Shemery
Death of Mrs. W. H. THOMAS.
Wife of the Pastor of the People’s Church, Chicago, Passes Away.
After and Illness of Six Weeks, the End Comes Quietly and Without any Apparent Pain – Sketch of the Woman Loved
by All. Is Well Known in Batavia and Aurora.
Mrs. Emeline C. THOMAS, wife of the Rev. Dr. Hiram W. Thomas, of the People’s Church, Chicago, died at her home,
No. 535 West Monroe St., Sunday, Jan. 5, 1896, at 2 p.m. Mrs. THOMAS was taken ill six weeks ago, and from the
beginning of the sickness realized she would never recover. Death was caused by localized peritonitis, which followed
an acute attack of gastritis. Many times during last week it was thought she could not live throughout the night
and Dr. THOMAS continued his work only at her earnest solicitation. Saturday and Sunday Dr. THOMAS remained almost
the entire time at the bedside of his wife. During her sickness she was at all times rational and perfectly conscious.
She requested her husband Sunday morning to read a favorite poem, the last one written by Tennyson, “Let There
Be No Mourning at the Bar When I Go Out to Sea.” After Dr. THOMAS had read the poem, Mrs. THOMAS recalled several
bequests that she had formerly designated as being those she wished to make and then remained almost quiet until
she died at 2 o’clock.
Deceased was born in Pleasantville, Pa., Aug. 31, 1832. Her maiden name was Emeline MERRICK. Her mother, Mrs. J.
MCCLINTOCK, of Huntington, W. Va., is yet well and strong at the age of 88 years, but on account of partial blindness
will not be able to attend the funeral.
When a small child, Mrs. THOMAS went with her parents to Ashtabula, Ohio, where she was educated. Her father died
near Rockford, Ill., while on an exploring expedition through the west, when she was 3 years of age. March 19,
1855, she was married to Dr. THOMAS, near Franklin, Pa., and during the same year they moved to Western Iowa, where
he had charge of a Methodist church at a salary of $300 a year.
They remained in Iowa until the fall 1869, when they settled in Chicago. For nearly 26 years they labored together
in the Methodist church, and during the last 16 years they have been affiliated with the People’s Church, an independent
organization in Chicago. Of six children, only one is living – Dr. Homer THOMAS, of Chicago.
Mrs. THOMAS, who was widely known throughout the West and Northwest, and especially in Batavia and Aurora, was
possessed with a fine and practical mind, with a strong personality, displaying great force of character. With
a warm sunny disposition, she gladdened as many lives and accomplished as much good as any woman of her age. In
the line of history and literature she was remarkably proficient, and in many things she was considered a critic.
While she never opposed the work of women in public, she chose for her work the home and social walks of life.
She and Dr. THOMAS lived together for nearly forty years, as lived together for nearly forty years, and at all
times he considered her his main support and assistant.
Rev. Dr. W. J. Spaulding, ex-President of Iowa Wesleyan University, will conduct the funeral services. He has been
for more than thirty years a personal friend of Dr. and Mrs. THOMAS. The services will be held from the home, where
Mrs. THOMAS lived with her husband for fifteen years, Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock.
Batavia Herald, 9 Jan. 1896 - Contributed by Kim Torp
Name of Deceased: Lydia A Huff
County Name: Ashtabula
State: OH
Submitters Name: Kate Watson
Obit: Lydia A. Huff was born in Peirpont, Ohio, June 14, 1845, and
died March 30, 1917.
July 2, 1863, she was united in marriage to Chauncey Hopkins. To this
union were born eight children, four of whom preceded her to the great
beyond in childhood. The remaining four are: Orville J. of Avon; Arthur
Wilmont and Esther M. of this city; and Sherman B. of Tyler, Montana.
Besides these, one brother, one half-brother, one half sister, ten
grandchildren and one great grandchild, are mourning her demise.
Mrs. Hopkins was for twenty-five years a member of the Baptist Church and
also a charter member of the W. R. C. in which she was an active worker.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 1, 1917, conducted by Rev.
Scott at the home of her son, A.W. Hopkins at 1:30. Pall bearers were Val
Hopkins, Jim Hopkins, Ed Hopkins, Otto Swale, Allen Taylor and Harley
Kinney, grandsons and grandnephews. The song service was beautifully
rendered by Mrs. D.C. Collins. The interment was in the Greenwood cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our sincere appreciation to the
many friends and neighbors for their helpfulness in our hour of affliction.
The beautiful floral offerings, the songs and the comforting sermon all
helped to lighten the burden of sorrow.
A.W. Hopkins and family
O.J. Hopkins and family
S.B. Hopkins and family
Mrs. John Pfisterer
Name of Deceased: Sarah Ann Huff
County Name: Ashtabula
State: OH
Submitters Name: Kate Watson
Obit: NEARLY 97 YEARS OLD
Was Mrs. Sarah Ann Huff, of Hartsgrove, who Died on Aug. 6- Remains
Buried in Chardon.
Sarah Ann Slater was born in Guilford, VT., Nov. 12, 1812. She was
married to John McArthur on Dec. 29, 1836. They had three children - Earl
P., Ellen and John Byron. Left a widow in 1843, she was married to James
Robison Huff on June 21, 1846. They had two children - James and Juletta.
She was again left a widow in 1876. In her later years she was a patient
sufferer, being confined to a wheelchair for nearly four years, until on the
evening of Aug. 6, 1909, the "Death angel came and kissed her lip"
and she flew away. Mrs. Huff was a sincere Christian since her early
childhood; her membership being in the Methodist Church until September,
1891, when she united with the Church of Christ at Hartsgrove, where she
died. She leaves four children, 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren
to mourn her loss.
The funeral was held Monday, at 10:30 a.m. at the late home of the
deceased, Rev. H.H. Elwinger officiating. The remains were brought to
Chardon for interment beside one of her husbands.
