DEATH OF AN INFANT
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Paine died Sunday night. The funeral will be held today. The parents have general sympathy in their bereavement.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) July 10, 1907

In this city on Friday morning 23d June, F. PARK, in the 30th year of his age. Mr. P. was from Alexandria, D.C., to his family residence in Addison, Steuben county, N.Y. His remains were deposited in the family vault of John M. Park, in the New York City Marble Cemetery.
The New York Herald. (New York, NY) June 25, 1843; Issue 172; col. A.

Mrs. Daniel Pease died suddenly Friday night of childbirth. She was 22 years old and was greatly beloved by those who knew her.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) June 29, 1904.

Mrs. Daniel Pease (Eva D. Fenton) died at home on Dryden Hill June 25, 1904. She had been sick a short time but had been improving. She took a turn for the worse and the Doctor was unable to get to her in time. She leaves her mother, Mrs. W. Woodward, her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. David Fenton, a sister Mrs. John Cafferty. Funeral Services held at M.E. Methodist Church in Greenwood.
Greenwood Times, (Greenwood, NY) June 31, 1904.

MRS. W. J. PIERCE.
After an illness of three months, Mrs. W. J. Pierce, died at the home of her late son, A. Z. Pierce, at Woodhull, Aug. 10, 1918, aged 87 years. The funeral was held from the house, where Rev. T. V. Moore, who has known Mrs. Pierce for fifty years, conducted the services. Four of the grandchildren sang one of her favorite hymns "Jesus Savior, Pilot Me," and also "Some Sweet Day, Bye and Bye," this being a hymn sung at the funeral of Mrs. Pierce's husband thirty years ago. Interment was made in the Jasper cemetery. Mrs. Pierce is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ella Haner of Westfield, Pa., and one brother, John Selleck of Rathbone, now in his ninetieth year.
Welthia Jane Selleck Pierce was born in the town of Cameron, November 4, 1830, her father, Zeno Crates Selleck, being one of the earliest settlers in that township. Her grandfather was Samuel Baker, a captain in the Revolutionary war. In 1850 she married John Pierce of Westfield, Pa., and they were the parents of six children, only one of whom is now living. In 1867, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce moved with their family to a farm three miles east of the village of Jasper, and it was on this farm Mrs. Pierce was living shortly before her death.
In her younger days Mrs. Pierce was a teacher, and later in life she developed quite extensive literary ability. Her most important poem was "The Selleck Tribe," written while five of her brothers and sisters were still living. Mrs. Pierce was a member of the M. E. Church of Jasper. She was an upright Christian woman and she ever strove to set a Godly example for her children. Her death leaves a big gap in the Pierce-Selleck family. She will be greatly missed, but she is beyond all suffering, for there is neither pain nor sorrow "across the bar."
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) August 28, 1918; page 3, column 3.

TROUPSBURG - INFANT DIED.
The ten weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Potter died Thursday morning from whooping cough and pneumonia. Funeral at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. A. R. LeRoy officiating.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) Wednesday, February 20, 1918; page 4.

Mrs. Caroline Potter, 80, wife of the late Eli H. Potter, died at her home in Cook Hollow June 19. Eleven children survive: Clarissa J. Russell of Westfield, Pa.; Cora E. Reynolds, Wm. A. Potter of Parallel; Louisa M. Jordan, George E. and Burt L. Potter of South Canisteo; Ephraim E., Westfield, Pa.; Stephen E. Potter, Boise City, Okla.; Mattie M. Perkins, Swains; Leah B. Patrick, Great Bend, Pa.; Benj. J. Potter, Cook Hollow.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) July 1926.

MRS. LEWIS POTTER.
Mrs. Lewis Potter died June 10th at her home here. She had suffered with cancer of the stomach for a long time. She leaves her husband, a six months' old daughter, three older daughters and three sons. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, Rev. LeRoy officiating.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) June 19, 1918; page 6, col. 3.

[COMMUNICATED.
DEATH-BED SCENE OF AN INFIDEL.
DIED. - In the village of Corning, Steuben Co., (N.Y.,) on the 24th of March, of Euteritis, Mr. CHARLES H. POWERS, aged 33 years.
     Mr. Powers was a firm and undeviating disbeliever in Revealed Religion; and during his long residence among us, never hesitated to proclaim and defend his opinios. He was for six years a subscriber to an Infidel paper, and also an active member of our little Society of Infidels in this place. Although so strict an adherent to such unpopular opinions, and so bold and fearless in their defence, yet his correct and temperate habits - his strict attendance to, and honorable transaction of, business - his open, cheerful, and bland demeanor - his mild and forgiving temper, - and, above all, his warm and benevolent heart, have won for him the respect and esteem of an extensive circle of acquaintance.
     Mr. Powers died on the fourth day of his illness; and though he did not think himself in imminent danger until about four hours before his death, yet he conversed freely with his wife concerning the settlement of his business and the manner of conducting his funeral; enjoining on her, in the event of his death, to have him buried without pomp or ceremony, and especially, that no religious exercises should attend the occasion, to disturb the sanctity of domestic sorrow.
     When apprised of his danger, he manifested no unmanly emotion, but with calmness and serenity of mind conversed of his family and the settlement of his business; and when asked by his wife what he thought would become of him? - he answered, "I suppose I shall return to dust." As he felt the thread of life growing weaker, he called for his two helpless children, and to them and his almost adored wife he gave a last embrace - a last farewell - and saying, "I must go!" calmly breathed his last breath, and sunk into his last sleep.
     Priests had now better cease their cant, in this place at least, about the horrors that attend the death-bed of the Infidel, and the sweet composure that accompanies the dying Christian. I have seen very many die, but never did I see death settle in so calm, so sweet, and so dove-like a form as upon the brow of our late deceased friend. Never did I see the mental faculties retained in so large a measure, nor to so late a period. And never did I hear a dying man talk of his approaching end with so little concern for himself and the future. - He manifested at his death a strict adherence to the philosophy that governed his life - the promotion of the comfort and enjoyment of living. He died the death of a pure and rational-minded Infidel. "May my last end be like his."          E. P. ROGERS.
Corning, March 28, 1847.
Boston Investigator (Boston, MA) Wednesday, April 14, 1847; Issue 49; col. C.

TROUPSBURG. - MINNIE PRENTICE
Minnie Prentice, who has been at the Willard asylum for the past 20 years, died last week. The body was brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Chapman on Saturday. Burial in Mout Hope cemetery.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) November 20, 1918; page 5, col. 1.

ANDREW PURDY was born in Jasper, N.Y., October 26, 1842. He spent his early days on the farm and in attending school. At fifteen he was converted and united with the Presbyterian Church. At sixteen he entered Alfred University, where he spent five years, graduating with high honors. Later he entered the Medical Department of the University of Michigan, and afterward the University of New York, where he spent two years, receiving the degree of M.D. He also spent one year in Bellevue Hospital, New York city. During the winter of 1876-77 in a revival he was wonderfully quickened, and felt constrained to enter the ministry. In 1877 he was appointed to the Erwin and Lindley Charge. With his wealth of knowledge, his flood of spiritual life, his unconquerable enthusiasm, he launched himself upon his work. The whole community was immediately awakened. Week after week the people were converted until the saved numbered over three hundred. His next appointment was Cohocton. His third appointment was to the Lawrenceville Charge, where he was successful in parsonage building, and especially in saving men. His fourth appointment was Victor, and his fifth Tonawanda. Asbury Church, Buffalo, was his sixth appointment. Here he reached the summit of effort, and succeeded in saving many souls. On October 6, 1896, he left home to attend Conference at Corning, N.Y. On the 8th, about noon, the zenith of the day, and at the zenith of his increasingly useful life, he received from the great Bishop of the Church his seventh appointment; he fell on Market Street, Corning, became unconscious, and soon expired. He was a tender-hearted, large-souled man. He was broad and catholic. His heart went out toward all the ministry and the Church of Jesus Christ. He leaves behind him a widow and five sons. He rests from his labors, and his works do follow him.
Minutes of the annual conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, by Methodist Episcopal Church. New York: Eaton & Mains, 1896; page 430.

Mrs. Julia E. Purdy
The body of the wife of Dr. Frank O. Purdy of Moreland, Schuyler Co., was brought to Corning on the 2 pm train on Thursday and taken to Hope Cemetery where the casket was opened before the burial to enable friends to take the last look at the face of the deceased. Services were held in the Presbyterian Church at Moreland before leaving there and a large audience was addressed by Rev. D. Livermore, presbyterian pastor at moreland and also at Montour Falls (Havana). The pastor came with the mourners to Corning, as did also the pall-bearers who are residents of Moreland, namely, M.H. Gray, Frank O. Ganung, O.J. Sanford and Oscar C. Bennett. The deceased Mrs. Purdy was highly esteemed at Moreland, and the bereaved husband has the profound sympathy of the community, where he and his wife had resided for 20 years. Dr. Purdy  has also the tender sypathy of his acquaintances in Corning, in his great sorrow. A good woman has gone to her reward and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

Death of Mrs. Frank O. Purdy
The wife of Dr. Frank O. Purdy died at their home in Moreland, Schuyler Co., at midnight on Monday, January 2, after an illness of 9 weeks, from disease of the heart. Her maiden name was Julia E. Odell. She was married to Dr. Purdy at Addison in 1873, and they resided in Corning until 1878 when they removed to Moreland and have since resided there. The deceased was an amiable and intelligent woman, beloved by her relatives and highly esteemed by all acquaintances. Her practical sympathy comforted those in need, and cheered the bereaved or unfortunate. Her memory will be cherished by a large circle of friends. The deceased was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church.
The Corning Leader. (Corning, NY) Wednesday,  January 11, 1899.