AN OLD
RESIDENT. MRS. THOMAS MAGEE DIED WEDNESDAY. We announced on Tuesday
morning that Mrs. Thomas Magee was dangerously ill with pneumonia and the public
was therefore not totally unprepared for the sad announcement of her death
Wednesday morning. Mrs. Flora Bostwick Magee was
the eldest daughter of Truman and Harriett Bostwick, pioneers of the Canisteo
Valley. She was born in the town Dec 27, 1827 and her whole life had been spent
here. Her father was one of the well to-do men of his day, and his daughter
received the best education that the country then afforded. She was naturally
gifted and developed into a woman of rare virtues of mind and heart. In 1853 she
was married to Thomas Magee, eldest son of the late Jefferson Magee. The fruits
of the marriage were one son, Harry, who survives. Thomas Magee died in 1873.
For the last ten years or more Mrs. Magee has lived on her farm three miles East
of this village. She was a sister of Mrs. A. J. Plimpton and Mrs. P. D. Schuyler
of tthis place. She was a woman whose society was sought by the cultured and
refined, and her warm generous nature drew to her a host of admirers and friends
who will sincerely mourn her death. The funeral services will be attended from
the residence three miles East of this city, at one o'clock Saturday afternoon.
- Times. Hornellsville Weekly Tribune,
(Hornellsville, NY) April 29, 1887, page 5, col. 3. ARTHUR N.
MARLATT JASPER - Arthur N. Marlatt, 88, of 3830 State Route
417, passed away Tuesday (April 17, 2007) at the Veterans Administration Medical
Center in Bath. Born in Rochester, Feb. 14, 1919, the son of Harry and Myra
Breun Marlatt, he had resided in Honeoye Falls, before moving to Jasper, where
he spent most of his life. He was a graduate of Jasper Central School, class of
1938, and served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during W.W. II. Arthur
served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium and Germany during the battle of
Rhineland Central Europe, and recieved the EAME Theater Ribbon with two Bronze
Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the Good
Conduct Ribbon. Arthur was employed as a welder and an assembly line worker at
Ingersol Rand in Painted Post, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a
member of Robinson Lodge F&AM of Jasper and a noted car enthusiast. Arthur
owned and operated a photography business in Jasper for many years. He enjoyed
working crossword puzzles. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother,
Charles Marlatt. He is survived by cousins, including Ruth Durkin of Texas,
David Burrell of Louisiana, Andy Murphy of Canisteo, and the Michael VanSickles
family of Jasper, with whom he made his home for many years; and his
sister-in-law, Shirley Marlatt of California. The family will be present to
receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6
Spruce St., Canisteo, where funeral services with Military Honors will take
place following calling hours at 7 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Paul Emery will
officiate. Burial will be in Jasper Cemetery The Evening Tribune, (Hornell, NY) April
2007 C. K. MARLATT DIED
SUNDAY FORMER MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY AND WIDELY KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY. HAD
BEEN A TEACHER IN JASPER, TROUPSBURG AND WOODHULL FOR YEARS, WAS AN ALUMNUS OF
ALFRED UNIVERSITY AND PROMINENT IN POLITICS. The death of Hon. Chas. K.
Marlatt occurred Sunday at 9 a.m., at his home in Jasper after an illness of
several months from heart disease and brights disease. He was former member of
assembly four terms from this assembly district, he was a former school
commissioner of the county, a lifelong republican and always took an active and
prominent part in republican politics. He was known throughout the county and
had the respect and confidence of everyone. He was born March 3, 1861 at
Troupsburg, the son of Henry O. and Eunice Marlatt. He received his early
education at Woodhull and Troupsburg. He began teaching school at the age of
17 and taught continuously until elected supervisor at the age of 27. He was
engaged for a time in mercantile business, served three terms as supervisor of
Troupsburg; was postmaster under Harrison and at the same time was town clerk of
Troupsburg. He graduated from Alfred university and taught school until elected
school commissioner in 1893 and served 6 years. Mr. Marlatt later taught school
in Jasper and Troupsburg until elected to the Assembly where he served four
terms, being chairman of the labor committee and of the public education
committee. In 1915 he was appointed deputy sheriff and in 1918 was appointed
court crier. Mr. Marlatt was four times master of McClellan lodge, No. 649,
F. & A. M., of Troupsburg, and was a member of the past masters'
association. He was a Maccabee for 25 years, a Mason for 32 years; at the time
of his death being a member of Robinson lodge No. 895, F. & A. M. of Jasper
and of Jasper Grange. He was also secretary of the Southern Steuben Agricultural
society. On March 6, 1883, he was married to Jennie L. Wilcox, whom he leaves
with two children, Dr. H. R. Marlatt of Honeoye Falls and Mrs. C. A. Bruen of
Jasper, and one uncle, Orren Kettel of Jasper. The funeral will be held today at
church of which he was a member, Rev. G. A. Wilkinson officiating. Burial in
Jasper cemetery. The funeral is under Masonic auspices. Canisteo Times,
(Canisteo, NY) September 3, 1919, page 4, col. 1.
Supervisor
Clark McChesney of Howard died at
his home in Towlesville Saturday morning. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY)
June 29, 1904.
REXVILLE: Fred, the youngest son of Thos. McCormick, aged 8 years, died at his home
Thursday after a brief illness. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) June 29,
1904.
Mr. Thomas
McCormick, an old and respected farmer died at his home at
Greenwood on Saturday, Dec. 24th, 1887, aged 69 years. The immediate cause of
death was Brights disease of the kidneys. He passed quietly away, while the
silver chimes from many a church tower proclaimed the birth of an "infant
Saviour." It is to be hoped, that the "good old man," whose death occurred upon
the eve of such an event found favor in his sight. He was a man of sterling
qualities, whose voice was ever heard in defense of virtue and truth. He came,
when but a mere boy from that down trodden land to seek a home beyond 3000 miles
of water. He arrived in this country about 1820, and traveled westward with his
parents until he came to Greenwood. Here for more than half a century he
labored, clearing the forest, and "making the wilderness blossom like the rose."
His noble and upright character won for him the respect and admiration of all
who knew him. He was married when quite young, and had the consolation to have
the loving attention of a fond wife, and family in his last moments. He was
blessed in having the consolation of his holy religion to cheer him through the
"Vale of Death," and to prepare him for that higher tribunal before which we all
must appear. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of a large concourse
of friends and relations, in their trials. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY)
December 29, 1887; page 2, col. 2. Mrs. Ephraim
McMindes died Monday 4pm in Canisteo age 67 years, 9 months, 11 days.
Lived in Greenwood until 5 years ago. Survived by 2 daughters Mrs. Wm. ODell,
Mrs. John Osmin, mother Mrs. D.S. Fenton, 1 son Guy McMindes, 3 sisters Mrs.
Fayette Woodward, Mrs. Wilson Woodward and Mrs. Albert Trowbridge. She was
buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Canisteo
Times, (Canisteo, NY) April 19, 1922
MARY LOIS MERRIMAN. The
death of Mary Lois Merriman, age 14 years, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F.
Merriman, of 20 Broadway, Hornell occurred at the home early Monday morning,
following a lingering illness of several months of tuberculosis. She was born in
Hornell and has always resided there. Miss Merriman was a very bright girl,
being a sophomore at the Hornell high school. She attended the Park grammar
school and the Washington grammar school and graduated from the latter. She was
a member of the Adelphia of the high school; also a member of Christ Episcopal
Church. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) April 26, 1916; front
page.
ROSWELL
MILLER The death of Roswell Miller occurred at his
home in East Troupsburg Tuesday noon, aged over 80 years. He leaves one son,
John Miller of this place, and four daughters, Mrs. Hiram Paul, Mrs. Wilbur Paul
and Jennie Miller of Troupsburg and Mrs. J. Welty of this place, several
grandchildren, nephews and nieces, one sister, Mrs. Eli Bates of this place, and
two brothers, W. S. Miller of Corning and Thomas P. Miller of Avoca. The funeral
was held Friday afternoon, Rev. Barrows officiating and burial was made at East
Troupsburg. Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY)
February 19, 1919, page 5, col. 3.