Transcribed Obituaries
Surnames Beginning with
H
Steuben County
New York

In Jasper, Steuben Co., N. Y., March 8th, Betty Hadley, consort of Joshua Hadley, formerly of Lyndeborough, N. H., aged 86 years, 2 months, 12 days. She died in the full assurance of eternal life beyond the grave. Prs. in Mass. & Vt. please copy.
The Farmers' Cabinet (Amherst, NH) Thursday, April 20, 1854; page 3.

Judge Hakes Dead.
     HORNELLSVILLE, N. Y., Feb. 1. - Hon. Harlo Hakes, late judge of Steuben county, died at his home in this city.
Trenton Evening Times (Trenton, NJ) February 1, 1896; page 4.

NEWTOWN,
(Tioga Co.) June 24.
Suicide. - On Monday last, Jacob Hallet esq. of the town of Addision, Steuben county, committed the act of suicide by hanging himself; which appears to have been effected by bending down a pine sappling, withing the top end around his neck, and then letting it spring up. He had been in ill health for about eight months, of a consumption, and had bcome very low and feeble. He got up sometime in the night previous to the day on which he was found, and left the house unobserved - went about half a mile ascending a very steep hill, and was found suspended to the sappling. The horrid deed is supposed to have been the result of insanity.
He had been for many years a respectable farmer of that town and for several years a justice of the peace. He was about 55 years of age.
The American, June 29, 1820.

From the Geneva Gazette of July 5.
Nathan Hallet, a respectable magistrate of Canisteo, Steuben County, put a period to his existence the 19th ult. by twisting a yellow pine shrub into a withe and fastening it around his neck.
The National Advocate, for the Country, (New York, NY) July 11, 1820; col E.

PERRY JOHN HALLETT
DEMISE OF ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR YOUNG LAWYERS OF CANISTEO
     Perry John Hallett, born in the town of Canisteo, N.Y., May 24th, 1853, died at his residence Dec. 20, 1887. He was a son of Thomas Hallett, deceased, who was born May 19, 1830, and died February 23, 1887. Mr. Hallett's wife and Perry's mother's maiden name was Sylvia Travis, born April 3, 1829, and she died April 12, 1887. Perry was the last of the family living, the other two children having died several years ago, Lydia M. died Oct. 29, 1868, aged 8 yrs 2 mon 16 days; Thomas R. died Dec. 6, 1874 aged 16 yrs. 10 months. Perry was left a fortune of several thousand dollars by his father. He received a fine academic education, having attended school at Hammondsport, Alfred and Canisteo Academy, chose the profession of a lawyer and studied law at the office of the late Hon. David Rumsey deceased of Bath, N.Y., and the Hon. Horace Bemis of Hornellsville, N.Y., and was admitted to the bar in June, 1877. His reputation as a young lawyer stood high and he was numbered among the most prominent young men of Steuben Co., and might have been one of the legal lights in Western New York had his life been spared. He was a whole souled generous man and made friends where-ever the went, died without ever having a known enemy, and no man ever sickened and died in Canisteo, whose extensive acquaintance were more anxious for his wellfare and recovery. On October 24, 1877, the subject of this sketch and Miss Stella Ayers, a talanted and estimatable lady, were married. Three children bless their union, a daughter, Rena, born on Dec. 15, 1878, and two sons, Thomas, born on Jan. 24, 1881, and Earl born on September 11, 1882. They are three bright interesting children, who with their widowed mother keenly feel the great loss. The husband and father was one of the kindest of men and was never known to speak a cross word to any member of his family. The afflicted family have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was observed from his late residence, and a large audience was present, the Rev. James Moss officiating, and the remains interred in Hillside cemetery.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) December 29, 1887; page 2, col. 3.

MRS. ADDIE HALNINEN Addie, wife of John Halninen Sr. of this town, died at the home last week Monday morning after an illness of one wek from a paralytic stroke. She was born at North Jasper 58 years ago and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Talbot, deceased. Having spent her life in the vicinity in which she died, no woman in the town was better known than Mrs. Halninen and she was held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the North Jasper M.E. Church. She is survived by her husband and three sons, Ira and John of Cameron and Adelbert of Olean; also one sister, Mrs. Marie Marlatt of North Jasper, and a large number of other relatives and friends. The funeral was held on Wednesday at one o'clock p.m. from the house and at two o'clock from the North Jasper M. E. Church, the Rev. Geo. J. Porter officiating. Burial in the North Jasper cemetery.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) Wednesday, February 12, 1919, page 5, col. 4.

ULCERATED TOOTH FATAL
SAD DEATH OF LAWRENCE CRAIG HAMLIN OF JASPER AT HORNELL SUNDAY MORNING
ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST AND MOST THOUGHTFUL BOYS IN THIS SECTION DIED FROM PNEUMONIA CAUSED BY INFECTION FROM A DISEASED TOOTH.
Lawrence Craig Hamlin, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Hamlin, died in Hornell at three o'clock Easter morning from pneumonia which the attending physicians state was caused by pus from an ulcerated tooth. He was a native of Jasper, and was born there 18 years ago Aug. 31, last. He spent his life there with his parents until six months ago when they moved to Hornell, residing at 86 Elm street, Mr. Hamlin being a tinner for a hardware store of that city. Lawrence went through the Jasper school and last year and the year before he attended Canisteo Academy. He was one of the most popular boys in the Academy, quiet, of the highest character; exemplary habits, respectful of the rights of everyone else, and unusually bright both in studies and in his outside work.
He attended the Hornell high school and worked in Hawley's drug store nights and mornings. He was preparing for college and expected to complete this year the four years' high school work in three years, which gives the measure of his ability in school work. In the drug store he became very popular with the public and had the affection and confidence of his employer to the fullest degree. He was clean, gentlemanly and courteous and those who knew him predicted a bright and promising future for him.
PNEUMONIA FROM TOOTH.
On Monday morning, April 17, he got up with a severe toothache, but went on with his work and attended school. At night, the pain was severe and he went to a dentist who "froze" the tooth, stating that it was apparently sound and should be "saved". He went to bed, but was awakened during the night with a violent toothache. The next Tuesday night the ulceration of the tooth broke. The next morning he was very ill. Dr. Raymond Kelly was called and found he had a temperature of 104 1/2. H soon pronounced the patient ill with pneumonia, and stated that the pneumonia was caused by a few drops of pus from the ulcerated tooth running down into the lungs and being absorbed into the system. The disease spread from one lung to the other. Dr. O.K. Stewart was called as council, but he stated that everything possible had been done, and that the boy was in an extremely critical condition. He gradually grew worse until he passed away, early Easter morning. The parents have the deepest sympathy in their great bereavement. He was the nephew of Mrs. Wm. Burrell of this place and E. Mae Craig of Rochester.
The body was taken to Jasper Monday night to the Craig homestead and the funeral will be held there this afternoon at 2:30, Rev. G. A. Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in Jasper cemetery.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) April 23, 1919, page 1, col. 3.

VETERAN LUMBERMAN DIES
Charles B. Hand Succumbs to Blood Poisoning Caused by Splinter.
     After two weeks' confinement in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Charles B. Hand, of 501 North Twenty-first street, a veteran lumberman, died yesterday morning. Death resulted from blood poisoning caused from a small splinter entering the palm of his right hand.
     Mr. Hand was born August 14, 1857, at Addison Hill, Steuben County, New York, coming to Portland in 1880, and seven years later entering the planing mill business, operating his mill at Nineteenth and Vaughn streets as the Hand Manufacturing Company. About 1904 he disposed of his planing mill and since then had engaged extensively in the wholesale lumber business.
     Mr. Hand is survived by his widow, a son Arthur H. Hand, a daughter Grace J. Hand, and sister, Mary J. Hand, of Popular, Mont., and brothers, Owen Hand, of Addison, N. Y.; Perry Hand, of Elkland, Pa.; George Hand of Uniontown, WAsh.; Alphonso Hand, of Michigan; Gates Hand, of Elkland, Pa.; Dewey Hand, of McMinnville, Or., and Edwin Hand, of Portland.
Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) Tuesday, July 15, 1913, page 11.

DEATHS.
GEORGE A. HARDY.
George A. Hardy, aged 79 years, died at his home in this village yesterday at 12:30 p.m., following an illness of four days. He had been in failing health for som time, and gradually gave way to the infirmities of age. He was born in Jasper, the son of Deacon Adin and Levisa Hardy. He was an invalid in early life and labored under the most severe physical handicap, but being possessed of a strong will and steadfast determination, he overcame these difficulties, and while never robust, he lived a long and energenic life and amassed a comfortable property. Mr. Hardy moved from his large farm in Jasper to this village 21 years ago and has lived here since. He was a soldier in the civil war, serving ten months in the 9th heavy artillery. He leaves his wife and three children: Lynn L. Hardy of Canisteo, Dr. Glenn H. Hardy of Detroit, and Miss Pearl Hardy of Canisteo.
The funeral will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the residence. Burial in Jasper.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) April 17, 1918; page 8, col. 4.


F. GERALDINE HARKENRIDER

REXVILLE - F. Geraldine Harkenrider, 75, of Loomis Road, Rexville, entered into rest on Friday (November 26, 2004) at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville following a long illness.
Geraldine was born July 26, 1929, in Greenwood, the daughter of William and Olive McMindes O'Dell. She married James Harkenrider Dec. 2, 1950, in Canisteo, who predeceased her in November 1999. She was also predeceased by brothers Augustus, Richard, William George, Robert and Wilbur O'Dell and sister, Sara Padden.
Geraldine had been a homemaker, wife and mother who helped run the Harkenrider Farm in Rexville for more than 50 years. She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School class of 1947 and had been employed at the Hornell Evening Tribune at one time.
She is survived by four sons, Michael Harkenrider of New Holland, Pa., Stephen (April) Harkenrider of Whitesville, Christopher Harkenrider and Patrick Harkenrider, both of Rexville; two daughters, Monica (John) Dean of Andover and Susan Harkenrider of Rexville; two sisters, Marguerite Nye of Hornell and Veronica (Paul) Crosby; four grandchildren, Krista Harkenrider, Kathleen Buckius, Joshua Harkenrider and Caitlan Dean; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Leeanne, Alexander Jean and James Lee and several nieces and nephews.
At Geraldine's request there will be no calling hours. A Mass and Christian burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rexville. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Churchyard Cemetery in Rexville.
Memorials in Geraldine Harkenrider's name may be made to St. Mary's Church in Rexville c/o Betty McCormick, Christian Hollow Road, Rexville, NY 14877 or to St. Jude's Shrine, 512 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Hornell Evening Tribune, (Hornell, NY) 3 Dec 2004

Gertrude A. Harrison.
The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison of Jasper near the Gully church, died Monday night. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1:30, burial in the Gully cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY)

Jasper N. Hayes of this village died suddenly in the Erie Railroad yards, at Hornell yesterday where he had been employed for a year past. He worked about the round house wheeling ashes to the dump and doing other similar work. He had eaten his dinner, and when the whistle blew, he got up and "checked in" on the time register, then walked out into the yards to begin work when he fell forward on his face and died almost instantly.
Dr. John A. Conway was notified by Coroner O. K. Stewart to make an examination and he at once gave permission to remove the body as death resulted from natural causes. He was attacked by acute indigestion which prevented heart action, thus causing death.
Mr. Hayes was 67 years old, having been born in Jasper in 1851. He spent the early part of his life there and in Canisteo, and 27 years ago he moved to Bayonne, N. J., where they resided until 6 years ago, when they moved back to Canisteo and have since resided here. He was a member of the Methodist church and of the Men's Assembly. He was genial, kind, and industrious and had the utmost respect of all. He leaves his wife, but no children.
The body was brought here yesterday afternoon by undertaker F. E. Williams and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Friday from the house in 8th street, Rev. J. L. Box officiating. Burial will be at Jasper.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) Wednesday, September 11, 1918; page 1, column 3.

Mrs. Charles Head
Lunetta J. Whiteman
was born in Jasper July 1, 1848. Early in life she became a Christian and united with the Baptist church June 1865. She was married to Ira Clark of Greenwood. Three children were born to them, Mrs. A. B. Bennett of Geneva, Mrs. Myrtle Conkey of Hornell and a son Dever Clark of this place. Ira Clark died Dec. 2, 1909. April 22, 1910 she married William Moon of Waupaca, Wisconsin, who passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans' home in 1922. Oct. 10 she was married to Charles Head. Mr. and Mrs. Head resided at the Veterans home for a time and then moved to Waupaca, Wisc., where they spent the last four years. They returned to the home a few weeks ago where she died Dec. 14, 1931 at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 13 days. She is survived by her aged husband, Mr. Head, here three children, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren also one sister, Mrs. W. T. Baker of this place. Services were held from the home on Dec. 16, Rev. Doody and Rev. Earl of Waupaca officiated.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 7, 1932; page 2, col. 4.

Ida E. Heart

Canisteo - Ida E. Heart, 84, of Russell Street, died early today, Monday, Sep 21, 1981 in St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell where she had been a parient over three weeks.
Born July 15, 1897 in the Town of Rathbone, she was the daughter of Herbert and Anna Torance Welch.
She had resided in the Town of Cameron for several years priot to moving to Canisteo 36 years ago.
Surviving are: four sons, Earl Thompson of Yorkshire, Merle, Herbert and Lyle, all of Canisteo; three daughters, Mrs. Wilbur O'Dell and Mrs Leo Bailey, both of Canisteo; Mrs. albert Subject of Clarksville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; four sister, Anna Flahive and Emma Parks, both of Canisteo; Ethel Loucks of Cameron Mills RD and Lula Smith of Wellsville RD; three brothers, Arthur Welch of Canisteo RD2, Harold Welch of Corning, John Welch of Canandaigua.
Friends may call at the H.P. Smith and Son Funeral Home, Inc. in Canisteo today 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Services will be there Wednesday at 4pm with the Rev. Ronald Reichman, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Canisteo, officiateing. Burial will be in Town Line Cemetery, Town of Rathbone.
Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Ambulance Fund or the Fire Department in Canisteo, in care of Roy Greenfield, Canisteo 14823.

Mrs. Jerry Heart
Canisteo - Mrs. Ida E. Heart, 84, of Russell Street died early today (Sept. 21, 1981) in St. James Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past three and one-half weeks.
A native of the Town of Rathbone, she had lived for several years in the Jasper-Cameron area before moving to Canisteo in 1945. She was the widow of Jerry Heart.
Survivors are four sons, Earl Thompson of Yorkshire and Merle, Herbert and Lyle Thompson of Canisteo; three daughters, Mrs. Wilbur O'Dell of Canisteo RD1, Mrs. Albert Subject of Clarksville and Mrs. Leo Bailey of Canisteo; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Flahive of Canisteo RD2, Mrs. Ethel Loucks of Cameron Mills RD, Mrs. Emma Parks of Canisteo and Mrs. Lula Stewart of Wellsville RD; three brothers, Arthur Welch of Canisteo RD2, Harold of Corning and John of Canandaigua, several grand-children, great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 pm today and from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the H.P. Smith and Son Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo, where a service will be at 4 pm wednesday. The Rev. Ronald Reichman will officiate. Burial will be in Town Line Cemetery, Town of Rathbone.
Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Canisteo ambulance fund or fire company in care of Roy Greenfield, Canisteo, N.Y. 14823
The Hornell Tribune, (Hornell, NY) 21 Sep 1981

Mrs. Heckman, Among Oldest Jasperites, Dies
Jasper - Mrs.
Jane (Jennie) Heckman, 98, of Jasper, died Sunday at Bethesda Community Hospital in North Hornell following a long illness. She was one of the oldest residents of Jasper. The widow of the late Seymour D. Heckman, she was a lifelong resident of Jasper, where she was born Sept. 20, 1873, the daughter of Uzal and Addie VanOrsdale McMindes. She at one time taught school in the Jasper area and was a member of the Jasper Methodist Church, which she had represented at general conferences for a number of years. She is survived by three sons, Lawrence Heckman of Canisteo, Howard Heckman of Jasper and Lyle Heckman of Greenwood; two daughters, Mrs. Archie Foster of Canisteo and Mrs. Joseph McCraig of Jasper RD; one sister, Mrs. Maude Whiting of Chester, W. Va.; 25 grandchildren, 82 great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home in Canisteo today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held there Wednesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Earl Burdick of Canisteo officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo.
The Hornell Tribune, (Hornell, NY) December 1971

Woodhull - Seymour D. Heckman died suddenly Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at this home in Jasper where he lived for the past 60 years. He was born September 22, 1870 the son of George and Betsy Saxton Heckman of West Union. Mr. Heckman was a member of Jasper Grange. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Jennie McMindes Heckman; two daughters, Mrs. Archie Foster and Mrs. Joseph McCaig, both of Jasper; four sons, Lee of Woodhull; Lawrence, Canisteo; Howard, Jasper; and Lyle, Greenwood; a sister, Mrs. Frank Woodward, Jasper; 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the late home in Jasper with the Rev. Mabel Johnson of Lawrenceville in charge. Interment will be in Canisteo Cemetery.
The Evening Leader, (Corning, NY) Friday, October 4, 1946

HESELTON DEAD TWO DAYS WHEN FOUND
Prominent Farmer of West Union shot himself through the head with a revolver on his farm where he had been alone for six weeks.
     The community of West Union, Rexville and Whitesville was shocked on Monday when the lifeless body of Floyd Heselton was found in his bedroom. There was a bullet hole in his head and he grasped a revolver in his hand, one chamber being empty.
     Heselton was a well known and respected farmer. He had been living alone on his farm for 5 or 6 weeks while his wife was visiting her mother, Mrs. Lydia DeWilton, No. 50 Church street, Hornell, taking medical treatment in Hornell it is said. Earl Jackson, one of the neighbors, went to Heselton's house Monday with some bacon, but could not find Heselton and the cattle and horses in the barn, sensing his presence, made loud bellowings as if famished, which proved to be the condition. This aroused his suspicion. He forced his way into the house through a window, fearing Heselton might be ill. Instead he found his body in the bedroom. The house was securely locked. Jackson is employed by Miss Emily Barney on her farm not far away, Geo. J. Burd of Canisteo owns a farm adjoining Heselton's which is about 3 miles from Whitesville and 4 miles from Rexville located on a cross road leading into Marsh road.
     Investigation Started.
     Dr. L. G. Probasco of Whitesville was notified and he in turn notified Coroner M. G. Burch, coroner of Hornell who in turn notified undertaker Fred Wildman of Whitesville and authorized him to investigate the matter and care for the body. An Elmira paper raised the cry about foul play and Sheriff W. B. Page sent deputy Marz Blair of Greenwood to investigate. All facts showed plainly that it was suicide. Nothing had been moved or touched in the house and there was some money in Heselton's pockets. The condition of his body indicated that he must have killed himself on Saturday, about 48 hours prior to the discovery of the body. The stock had also been without fodder for about that length of time.
     Heselton was rated as one of the richest and most progressive farmers in the town of West Union. Despondency and lonliness are attributed as the causes of his act. He had a fine well maintained farm, dairy and large farm buildings.
     He leaves his wife and 3 sons, Victor who lives between Whitesville and Wellsville and George and Leo who live between Whitesville and Genesee. All are on farms of their own.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) February 18, 1926; front page, col. 7.

FREDONIA, NY OCT. 31
Afflicting dispensation. - As Jeduthan Higby, Esq. Jonathan Wales, George Copper, Noble Sweet, and Chauncey Phelps, were passing in a wagon, in the town of Pulteney, Steuben county, on the 11th inst in a severe storm of wind, just as they came out of a piece of woods into a clearing, a large walnut tree was torn up by the violence of the wind, and, shocking to relate, fell directly across the wagon, and killed three of them, viz: Jeduthan Higby, Esq. Jonathan Wales, and George Copper.
Daily National Intelligencer, November 13, 1820

CARRIE HILBORN.
The body of Carrie Hilborn was brought to this place Tuesday. her death occurred at the Willard sanitarium and was due to tubercular trouble. She was 30 years of age, the daughter of Martha Hilborn of this place. She had long been in poor health and her condition became such as to necessitate her removal to the willard institution some time in March.
     Besides her mother she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bert Smith of this place, and two brothers, L. E. Hilborn of Canisteo and R. A. Hilborn of Jasper. The funeral was held from the house Thursday. Burial in Jasper cemetery.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) July 10, 1918; page 5, col. 3.

C. B. HILBORN.
He Was One of Jasper's Most Influential Citizens.
     Sixty-nine years ago the thirtieth day of last August on what is now known as the E. Davis farm, in Jasper township, Charles B. Hilborn was born. His parents, William Hilborn, and Polly Brutzman Hilborn were of the good old Dutch ancestry, with a hardy, well-developed, muscular physique, the force of will and strength of character so characteristic of the typical Hollanders of pioneer days, and the son, Charles B., was the recipient of a legacy of character and an unswerving will, that marked him a unique personage during the 68 years of his lifetime in Jasper excepting three, and one-half years' service for his country. He sub-listed in '61 and went to the front with the boys in blue of the 86th regiment, Company K, New York State Volunteers. He was taken prisoner while in line of duty and endured the horrors of a six months' incarceration in southern military prisons. During the six months he was transferred five times to as many different prisons, namely, Libby, Columbia, Andersonville, Florence and Belle Isle. The transfers were made with the prisoners herded together like swine in box cars, the filth of which was as the filthiest hog pen compared with a  modern parlor car. When one  considers for a moment the awfulness of those southern military prisons reeking with vermin and the microbes of festering disease, the prisoners reduced by starvation to a point where a raw snake or toad is as palatable as quail on toast to the well-fed; the wonder certainly is, that a survivor was left to tell the tale; yet there were, Mr. Hilborn came home, a skeleton of his former self, of course, sick and suffering; but he came home, and finally grew strong enough to take his place in the world of enterprise and industry. Mr. Hilborn was married to Miss Mary Ann Kane and for a number of years owned and occupied the farm about two and a half miles east of this village, now owned by Lincoln Hunt. He also owned and occupied the farm at the Five Corners, now owned by T. J. Sheffield. Thirty-two years ago he disposed of his real estate interests and purchased the stock of harware and tnsmith tools of the Hardy Brothers in this village and conducted a general hardware business for a period of two years in the building then standing on the present site of the building erected by Fred Wood as a barber shop. The original building was destroyed by fire when the Hotel Burd was burned. He erected the building known as the Hilborn hardware store on a corner lot purchased of D. F. Countryman. He conducted a general hardware, farm impliments, and grocery business 30 years, or until failing health compelled him to retire. Fourteen months ago his illness assumed a serious aspect and since that time in spite of the best medical attendance and the skill of noted specialists, he grew gradually weaker, until Wednesday, October 11, about 4 o'clock a. m., he passed quietly and peacefully away. The cause of death was mitrol insufficiency. The funeral was held from Jasper M. E. Church, Saturday, at 2 o'clock p. m., Rev. M. M. Miner, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. H. Gall, of Buffalo, a former pastor. Interment in Five Corners cemetery. He is survived by a wife, two sons, Edwin, of Waterford, and Harrison, of Phoenix, and one sister, Mrs. William Alger, of Jasper, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Mr. Hilborn was a member of Jasper M. E. church thirty-four years and loved his church as the apple of his eye. He was a member of the official board in some capacity almost continuously, during his time of membership and the church has lost a support that will not soon, if ever, be replaced, and Jasper has lost one of its most enterprising citizens, one who was always among the first to respond and one of the most liberal wherever his judgment deemed it a worthy cause.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) October 18, 1911.

GENERAL HOLDEN, FIRST MAYOR OF CONSOLIDATED PUEBLO DIES
ONE OF CITY'S PIONEER CITIZENS AND PROMINENT BUSINESSMEN
     DeLos L. Holden, one of the city's pioneer citizens and the first mayor of the consolidated city of Pueblo, died yesterday morning at St. Mary's hospital following an illness of several months.
     General Holden has been a resident of Pueblo since 1881, and at all times one of its most loyal and enthusiastic citizens, and to his large circle of friends among whom are all of the old timers, his passing away will bring keen sorrow.
     "The General" as he was affectionately called by reason of his military activities and service as department commander of the department of Colorado and Wyoming, Grand Army of the Republic was a type of American of whom all may be proud, upright and straight-forward in all his dealings. Loyal to his friends and to his country in time of its greatest need he will not soon be forgotten by those who knew him.
     General Holden was born April 6, 1840 at Reading Center, Steuben county New York. Upon the breaking out of the Civil War he offered his services to the government and was commissioned as second lieutenant in the 50th New York volunteer engineers and served with that regiment thruout the peninsular campaign of General McClellan and until the return of th earmy to Washington. His versatility and aptitude in military matters received recognition by his appointment to act as adjutant of the regiment and as instructor of non-commissioned officers, and also for service on general court martial.
     After resigning from his regiment Lieutenant Holden assisted in the organization of an infantry regiment in Pennsylvania, of which he was appointed adjutant, but to his great disappointment President Lincoln issued orders that no more regiments be accepted (owing to a surplus in the early stages of the war, and Lieutenant Holden was regretfully compelled to retire to civil life at Elmira, N. Y., where he went into business.
     In 1864 he was married to Anna Knight Morss. This marriage was blessed with six children, of whom four survive, two sons, Leonard T. and Delos and two daughters, Mrs. Howard F. Wierum and Mrs. Ora C. Snethen.
     Mr. Holden closed out his business interests in Elmira in 1881 and moved to Pueblo where he and his brothers organized the South Pueblo National bank, later known as the Central National Bank, and which afterwards merged with the Western National bank. It was during this most active period of his career that he was appointed to many positions of honor. An active campaigner in favor of consolidation of the three cities of Pueblo, South Pueblo and Central Pueblo, he was the logical candidate of the Republican party for mayor of the consolidated city to which position he was electd in 1886 and in this position his active brain was of great assistance in solving many intricate problems connected with the organizing of a new municipality.
     From 1888 to 1892 he served upon the staff of Governors Cooper and Routt, with the rank of colonel in the National guard.
     From its organization General Holden has been an enthusiastic member of the G. A. R. and was honored with election as commander of Baldwin Post, Elmira, N. Y., and Upton Post, Pueblo. In 1890 he was selected as commander of Colorado and Wyoming. He was also a prominent member of the military order of the Loyal Legion.
     General Holden aided in the eslablishment of the Pueblo lodge of Elks and became a charter member. He was a life-long Christian and a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city.
     The funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Hugh T. Gary will conduct the services. The ladies of the Relief Corps will render their ritualistic service at the church and the interment will be at the family lot in Roselawn cemetery in charge of Pueblo Post No. 8 G. A. R.
Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, CO) Friday, September 7, 1917; page 4, cols. 4 & 5.

DEATHS.
At Wayland, Steuben Co., N. Y., 9th inst., Amos Holliday, 106 yrs. 3 mos. 15 ds. He was a revolutionary soldier, and served at the battle of Bunker Hill, &c.
The Boston Daily Atlas (Boston, MA) Thursday, April 28, 1853; Issue 256; col. F.

TROUPSBURG
HENRY HOLT.
Henry Holt died at his home Wednesday morning, after an illness of two years from heart disease. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Lena Reynolds of Rochester and Mrs. Lewis Minard of this place. Funeral services were held from the home Saturday at 11 a.m., Rev. A. R. LeRoy, a former pastor, officiating. Interment in Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. Holt was an honorary member of McClean Lodge No. 649, F. & A. M. Those from away to attend the funeral of Henry Holt Saturday were: Mrs. Orcelia Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. David Fitch, Thomas Fitch, Mrs. S. L. Griggs and Mrs. Ellen Coates of Knoxville.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) Wednesday, April 2, 1919, page 4, col. 4.


Drowned, in Deerfield, (Mass.) on the 25th ult. William D. Hornell, aged 19, member of Williams College; son of Hon. George Hornell, of Canisteo, Steuben County (N.Y.) He, with other young men, went into Deerfield River to bathe, and by exerting himself to preserve the life of a boy who was in danger of being drowned, lost his own.
Rutland Herald (Rutland, VT) Wednesday, June 13, 1810; page 3.

DEATHS - Ogden Honeyman.
     Ogden Honeyman, who for 30 years was sexton of the Third Presbyterian Church, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lena Brundage, at Bath, N.Y., aged 70 years. Mr. Honeyman had been in ill health since spring, when for three months he was a patient at Mercer Hospital, this city.
     Early in July, his health having improved, he went to Bath.
     Mr. Honeyman leaves his daughter, two brothers, Theodore of Trenton and Austin of Bath, and two sisters, Miss Martha D. Honeyman, Trenton, and Mrs. Susan Wyckoff of Bath. His wife died about 25 years ago.
     The funeral will be held tomorrow and Mr. Honeyman will be laid to rest by the side of his son, Lewis, who died about five years ago, and was buried in the cemetery at Bath.
Trenton Evening Times (Trenton, NJ) October 3, 1904; page 2.

JASPER
CHARLES HORTON DEAD.
Charles Horton, 36 years old, died at his home shortly after 9 o'clock Friday evening of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Mr. Horton was employed on the M. L. Drake farm. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dora Horton, and six daughters, the oldest 11 years old and the youngest five months; his mother, Mrs. John Gosper of Angelica, and one brother of Addison. Mrs. Horton and children are recovering from influenza. Owing to illness in the home a short funeral service was conducted at 2 o'clock at the grave by Rev. T. V. Moore.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) October 30, 1918; page 5, column 1.

Jesse D. Horton Dead.
Jesse D. Horton, who for the past five years has been a larger portion of the time on the sick list, died Friday, from the effects of paralysis. His funeral was attended Sunday at the M.E. church at Saunders, the Rev. Frank M. Baker of Whitesville, officiating. Internment in the cemetery at Whites Corners. He leaves, beside his wife, four children, two sons, John, of Andover, and Leon, of Saunders; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hunt, of Cuba, and Mrs. Lurah Sluyter, of Yokima, Wash., and nine grandchildren; also a brother, John Horton, of Canisteo, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
Mr. Horton was born at Spring Mills, August 16, 1851, and has spent his life in that vicinity. April 23, 1873, he married Miss Mary Kane, of the same place. He was a farmer, which occupation he followed until his health failed him. For about a year he has resided in this village.
The family wish to express their thanks to the male quartet of Whitesville for their excellent music at the funeral; also to their friends and neighbors for their many acts of sympathy and kindness during his long sickness and assure them that they are duly appreciated. The following people from out of town attended the funeral: Mrs. Myrtle Hunt, of Cuba; Mrs. Chapin, of Scio; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kane and Mrs. Oll Hamilton of Vandermark Creek; Mrs. John Kane, of Chicago; John Horton and family of Canisteo, besides quite a number from Whitesville, North Bingham, and other nearby localities.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) October, 1911.

DEATHS.
At Plattsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., 21st inst., Rev. Jas. H. Hotchkin, 70, author of Hotchkin's History of Western New York.
The Boston Daily Atlas (Boston, MA) Tuesday, September 3, 1851; Issue 78; col. F.

E. H. Hough, Oldest Active Printer In County Died Yesterday
Was Ill But Few Days ---End Came Suddenly But Peacefully at the Home of His Son, Editor Leon L. Hough on Greenwood Street
(From Tuesday's Hornell Evening Tribune-Times)
     Edwin H. Hough, 81 years old, one of the pioneers of Steuben County and probably the oldest newspaperman in the county died at 5:00 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his son Leon L. Hough, on Greenwood street, in this village, following an illness of but a few days.
     Mr. Hough returned about two weeks ago from a two months' visit with his daughter in Brooklyn while his son was in California and last Friday was taken ill. He grew steadily worse until yesterday morning when he expired. Mr. Hough's career is a most interesting one, especially in the newspaper world.
     He was born in Buffalo in 1834 where he secured his education. At the age of seven years he set his first line of type. While a young man he and his father, Edwin Hough, moved to Springville, in Erie county, where they started a weekly paper which was known as the "Springville Express." The machinery on which the paper was printed was purchased by Mr. Hough's father from G. N. Starr, and was formerly used in the office of the Lodi, now the Gowanda Banner at Buffalo.
     Mr. Hough's father was not satisfied with his location at Springville, and a short time later he met Benjamin Loder, president of the struggling New York and Erie Railway, who recommended Hornellsville as a favorable location.
     Mr. Hough, eventually decided to follow Mr. Loder's suggestion and in March 1851 he loaded the machinery and tools of the Springville Express, on sleighs and started east. At Olean father and son found the ground bare but nothing daunted, the father started on alone to Hornellsville to stake out a claim.
     The machinery was finally brought on  by Mr. Hough, Jr., and set up in the second floor of the John H. Little building on the corner of Main and Broad streets, in the building now used by the Youngs Pharmacy. On November 15, 1851 the first edition of the Hornellsville Tribune, now the EveningTribune-Times, made its appearance, Mr. Hough setting the first type by hand and printing the first paper in Hornellsville. This paper was printed on an old Washington hand press brought all the way from Springville on sleighs.
     In 1868 the Hough's sold the Tribune to Daniel R. Shafer who conducted it until 1870 when he traded the Tribune plant to John Greenhow, the father of the present editor, for the Canastota Herald.
     He was always a vigorous and forceful writer, and as the result of his efforts the Tribune in its early days secured an exceedingly large circulation for a paper of those days. Improvements were made from time to time and when it was turned over by the Hough's it was one of the leading publications of the county.
     In 1876 Mr. Hough, purchased the Hornellsville Herald, which he continued until about 1898 when it ceased publication. Two years later Leon L. Hough moved the machinery to Canisteo and established the Canisteo Chronicle and Mr. Hough moved to Canisteo and made his home with his son.
     He has lived there ever since. Up to within a few days ago he took an active interest in the affairs of the Chronicle and for years has taken care of the Greenwood and Rexville departments, going to these two places each week, rain or shine, he taking a great interest in these weekly trips; many times going when others would not have thought of it, on account of wintry, bad weather. These two departments he conducted in person, up to last week Monday, when he made his last trip, returning in high spirits, with plans for the future which will now fall to other hands to carry out. The day before he died he asked the doctor if he would be able, by Saturday, to again make his trip to Greenwood. Of late his eyesight became so impaired that he was unable to write, and was obliged to dictate his material to a stenographer.
     Mr. Hough and his father have the distinction of having established the first daily in Hornellsville, this taking place during the period of the Civil War.
     Mr. Hough is survived by two sons, Leon L. Hough of this village, Will Hough of Canaseraga, one daughter, Mrs. George Hutchinson of Brooklyn, and three brothers, Ernest and Le Roy Hough of Los Angeles, Calif., and Millard Hough of Kansas City.
     The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home of Leon L. Hough on Greenwood street. Rev. Roush of the Baptist church, of which Mr. Hough has been a member for over 60 years, will officiate. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery at Hornell.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) 1915.

Will L. Hough, Brother of Late Leon Hough Dead
Will L. Hough, widely known as a member of a family of newspaper men, operating in this section in years gone by, died Monday at his home in Canaseraga. He was 72 years old and a brother of the late Leon L. Hough of Canisteo, and for many years publisher of the Canisteo Chronicle.
Deceased has been blind for more than 30 years. He was associated with his grandfather, Edwin Hough, in the publication of the Hornellsville Tribune. Surviving are his widow and a sister, Mrs. George Hutchinson of Brooklyn.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) Thursday, February 19, 1931.

KILLED BY A FALLING TREE
PERRY HOUGHTALING, A PROMINENT RESIDENT OF JASPER, THE VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT.
Was Cutting Down a Tree When it Fell on Him, Inflicting Fatal Injuries. - He Was Highly Respected in His Home Town and Well and Favorably Known in Canisteo. - Leaves a Family.
JASPER, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1917. - Th funeral of the late Perry Houghtailing was held from the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended, Rev. G. A. Wilkinson, the pastor, officiating. Burial was made in Jasper cemetery. The tragic death of Mr. Houghtaling caused in the woods Thursday cutting down a tree when it became lodged in the top of another tree nearby. In his efforts to dislodge the tree he was caught beneath it as it fell in such a manner as to inflict fatal injuries. His daughter Mildred, aged 12 years, was playing near him, but she had gone to a place of safety while he was chopping down the tree. She heard him call for assistance. Help was summoned but when it arived Mr. Houghtailing was dead.
He was one of the most successful and respected farmers of the town of Jasper, and was a well known horseman and stock breeder. His farm was on the state road to Woodhull, near the Five Corners. He was well known in Canisteo. He leaves his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Carey of Harrison Valley, and Hazel and Mildred, who live at home; also three brothers, Wesley and Floyd of West Union and Theron of Coneville, and one sister, Mrs. Wm. Margeson of West Union.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 2, 1918; page 1, col. 1.

EDDIE HOUSE.
Late Saturday afternoon occurred the death of Eddie House, age 32 years. His death followed a long period of illness from cancer and he suffered intensely. About a year and a half ago he went to Buffalo, where he was operated on and for a time his condition was improved, but the trouble developed again and he grew gradually worse. Three weeks ago he went to Bath for an operation, in the hopes that some help might be received. However his condition proved worse than was anticipated and beyond the help of medical skill. He returned to his home in a very serious condition to await the inevitable. During his long illness he was under the constant and kindly care of his family and no effort was spared in their ministrations to his relief and comfort. Although an intense sufferer he endured with remarkable patience and faced death with indomitable courage.
Mr. House was born Feb. 2, 1886, and had spent his life in this place. He was the son of Mrs. Genevieve Hilborn. He was married to Cassie Bebout of Woodhull and they have one daughter, Flona, aged 9. He was a good fellow in every sense of the work, industrious and a faithful worker as long as health permitted. The fact that he was no longer able to do his part in active work was especially painful to him. He was conscientious and maintained certain commendable ideals by which he lived. He was faithful and kind as a husband and father and his loss is an especially tragic one to the sorrowful family that remains. Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Genevieve Hillborn, two brothers, Justin and Merle House of this place.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. G. A. Wilkinson of Dresden, former pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. G. McChesney of the Methodist church. Burial in Jasper cemetery. The floral oferings were many and beautiful.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) May 22, 1918; page 5, col. 3.


MRS. EDGAR HOUSE
The funeral of Mrs.
Mildred Evelyn House of Jasper, who was burned fatally Sept. 2 at her farm home, was held from the Jason H. France funeral home in Jasper Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. Rev. Mabel Johnson of Belmont, formerly of Jasper, officiated. Interment was in the Jasper cemetery. Mrs. House was 32, daughter of Edward and Hattie E. Whiting Davis. She was born Jan. 7, 1910. Survivors include her parents, her husband Edgar House and 4 children: Barbara June, 11; Ronald, 7; Vane, 5; and Glenn 3; one brother Carl Davis of Buffalo; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret VanFleet of Jasper and Mrs. Victor Dence of Wellsville.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) September 10, 1942, page 4, col. 6.

JASPER WOMAN VICTIM OF FIRE
Mrs. Edgar House Filling an Oil Stove Yesterday to Get Dinner When it Ignited. - She was Horribly Burned, 90% of Her Body Being Scorched.
Mrs.
Mildred Davis House, wife of Edgar House of Jasper sustained fatal burns yesterday while getting dinner. She was filling the oil stove in the kitchen when it ignited. The oil sprayed her clothing which was ignited and burned fiercely. Her first thought was for her little children. She then apparently rushed out doors and rolled on the grass to put out the fire. The kitchen was ignited and the back end of the house was burned off, it is stated. A neighbor, Mattie Murphy, saw the fire or heard the screams of the agonized woman and ran to her assistance. She was then taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Davis in Jasper village. Dr. Koenigsberger of Jasper administered hypodermics and first aid and had her taken to St. James hospital, Hornell. She remained conscious till 6 p.m., when she died. Ninety per cent of her body was covered with crisp burns. There was no chance for her recovery. All of her clothing was burned from her body. Mrs. House was a native of Jasper about 40 years old. Her husband who trucks milk, was absent from home on his route. Their farm was once known as the Nellis farm, later as the Frank Viall farm, located one mile north of Jasper village on the Talbot Creek road. She is survived by her husband, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davis, 4 children, Barbara June 11, Ronald 7, Vane 5, Glenn 3; one brother, Carl Davis in U.S. service in California; Mrs. Mildred VanFleet and Mrs. Madelyn ----- recently married.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) September 3, 1942, front page, col. 5.


Daniel C. Howell Dead.
     BATH, N. Y., May 16. - Daniel C. Howell, superintendent of banks from 1870 to 1873, died here, aged 75 years. He was for many years cashier and later president of the Steuben County bank.
Trenton Evening Times (Trenton, NJ) Tuesday, May 16, 1893; page 7, col. 4.

CORNELIUS HOWLAND.
     Cornelius Howland died at his home near Gravel Run, in this town, at 9:30 p. m., Dec. 24, aged 85 years. He was a sterling citizen and had resided in this town for many years he leaves his wife, one son, Peter Howland, one daughter, Mrs. Katie Barrett of Canisteo, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Wilson of Cameron and Mrs. Helen Stuart of Canisteo. The funeral was held from the house Friday at 12 o'clock, burial in Stephens cemetery.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 1, 1919; page 5, column 2.

Oldest Mason Dead Again.
     WINONA, Minn., May 30. - Phil P. Hubbell, known as Father Hubbell, died Monday at the advanced age of 94. He was the oldest Mason in the United States, having joined the Painted Post Lodge No. 203 in his 21st year at Painted Post, Steuben County, N. Y., where he was born.
Grand Forks Daily Herald (Grand Forks, ND) Wednesday, May 31, 1893; page 2, col. 2.

DEATHS.
In this city, February 1st, Julia A., wife of D. B. Hughes, daughter of William and Abigal Bennett of Steuben county, New York, aged 41 years and 5 months. [Portland (Oregon) and Cairo papers please copy.]
Daily Evening Bulletin (San Francisco, CA) Friday, February 2, 1866; Issue 99; col. C.

Many Attend Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Adalfa Huntington were held from the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. Rev. E. T. Cooke officiated and burial was made in Jasper. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. Among those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. John Huntington and daughter of Wheeler; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shepard of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huntington and Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Warburton, Misses Flossie and Ina Huntington, Mrs. Chas. Burrell, Mrs. Harold Stewart, and W. B. Miller of Canisteo; Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Wallace of Bath; Mrs. George Potter of South Canisteo, Mrs. Minnie Shaw and Mrs. Mildred Fish of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Drake and D. E. Drake of Wellsville; Mrs. Harvey Cloos and Mrs. Glenn Sims of Painted Post and Mr. and Mrs. John Atherton of Adrian.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 7, 1932; page 6, col. 1.


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