Mrs. Lorenzo Talbot      Mrs. Eva Brown Talbot, wife of the late Lorenzo Talbot, for many years a respected of North Jasper and for the past 14 years a resident of 53 Russell street, Canisteo, died at her home in this village at 10 p.m., Saturday. She had been ill for a month with apoplexy.      She was 79 years old. She was born on Oct. 11, 1856, in the town of Canisteo. Her parents were Charles A. and Matilda J. White Brown. She was a woman of fine Christian character, high ideals, a good neighbor and had the respect and esteem of all. She was a member of the North Jasper Methodist church and of North Jasper Banner Grange. She attended Canisteo Methodist church and the Adelphian bible class.      The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. M. L. Hallock officiating. A prayer service was held from the late home at 1 p.m., and the funeral from the Canisteo Methodist church at 1:30. Burial was made in North Jasper.      The bearers were old neighbors of Mrs. Talbot: T. R. Stephens, Isaac Stephens, Norman Stuart, Earl Hayes, A. K. Dennis, Jerry Sherwood. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) November 28, 1935; page 2, col. 5. Canisteo - Edward M. "Eddie" Thompson, 38, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Canisteo, died Sunday (June 21, 1987) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Fla., following a long illness. He was born May 28, 1949, in Hornell, and was a 1967 graduate of Canisteo Central School and a graduate of the University of Oshkosh, Wis., with a B.S. degree in psychology. He was employed in the Sarasota area as a hospital psychologist. Survivors include his parents, Merle and Ruth Hogan Thompson of Canisteo RD 2; a sister, Kathleen of Houston, Texas; aunts; uncles and cousins. Arrangements by the H.P. Smith Son Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo are incomplete. Hornell Evening Tribune (Hornell, NY) 1987. Death Came Quickly to Man Working in the Woods Killed by Falling Tree at Cameron Leonard Thompson was the victim of a fatal accident on the farm of his son, Herbert Thompson on Thursday - Lived only Few Hours. While engaged Thursday in falling trees on the farm of his son, Herbert Thompson in Cameron, Leonard Thompson of Jasper was accidentally struck by a tree which broke off. Death resulted several hours afterward, due to a crushed skull. Mr. Thompson and son Herbert were in the woods cutting timber. They had felled one tree and sawed into another, when they decided to cut the first tree in two before they felled the second. Suddenly the second tree started while the men were sawing the first. Herbert heard it and dodged. He called to his father to jump but the father did not hear. The tree struck him fracturing his skull, breaking his neck and shoulder and otherwise injuring him. He was taken to the son's home and Dr. E.E. Wallace summoned, who upon arriving, called Dr. Webster to his assistance. Mrs. Thompson's death occurred on Oct. 22, 1925, lacking only one week of being 3 month's apart. He had been staying with his son a short time since the removal of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Rigby and family to Hornell. The body was taken to his own home about 1/2 mile from Jasper, where the funeral was held Monday morning at 10 oclock. Rev. Wilson Harrie officiated and interment was made in Butler cemetery, near Knoxville. Mr. Thompson was born in Clymer, Pa., March 12, 1859. He married Jennie L. Sutton of Knoxville May 2, 1880. They moved to Jasper from Troupsburg 16 years ago and purchased the D.F. Woodward farm where they had lived since. The deceased was respected, of a quiet disposition and known to many. His untimely death has cast a sadness and gloom over the comunity. He is survived by 4 children, Mrs. Albert Baker of Cameron, Mrs. Lee Ray of Knoxville, Herbert of Jasper and Mrs. Ralph Rigby of Hornell; also one brother Frank Thompson, who lives at Middleberry and several grandchildren. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 21, 1926; front page, col. 7. Mrs. Leonard Thompson The death of Mrs. Leonard Thompson occurred last Thursday afternoon at 5:30, death coming as a release from a period of suffering. The death of Mrs. Thompson removes one of the highly esteemed women of the town. She has been in ill health for a long time and for several weeks has been confined to her bed. Death resulting from blood poisoning and complications. Jennie Sutton Thompson was born in Nelson, PA., Jan 7, 1853, daughter of Hulda Seeley and Isaac Sutton. Her early life was devoted to teaching. She was a student under Professor Daniel Cobb in Woodhull Academy, previous to teaching and one of his star scholars. On May 2, 1880, she was united in marriage to Leonard Thompson and to them were born four children. Mrs. Thompson had been a devout member of teh Baptist church in Knoxville, for a long term of years. She was a kind and loving mother and home maker and a loyal faithful wife. She is survived by her husband, on son Herbert of Jasper; 3 daughters, Mrs. Albert Baker and Mrs. Ralph Rigby of Cameron and mrs. Lee Ray of Knoxville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also 3 sisters, Mrs. J.P.H owland, Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Jospeh Trimer of Knoxville, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral was held from her late home near the village Sunday morning at 11 oclock. Rev. Wilson Harrie, pastor of the M.E. church officiating. Interment was made in Butler Cemetery about five miles from Knoxville. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) October 29, 1925; pg. 16, col. 1. Ruth G. Thompson Canisteo - The warm sunny day of Aug. 21, 1922, the fifth child of Gertrude and John Hogan, Sr. was born in the Town of Ward. This blue-eyed, blond Irish girl was named Ruth Genevieve Hogan, on Friday (June 16, 2006), Ruth left this earth and was reunited with her parents and son, Edward. She is now a rose growing in God''s garden. She is now a rose growing in God's garden. She leaves behind many happy memories for others to enjoy. As a teenager, Ruth spent most of her time with her maternal grandmother, Eveline Hamilton in Scio. Ruth's father described his daughter as, "The best farm worker he had." Ruth continued to be a hard working person through-out her life. After a five-year relation-ship, Ruth married the love of her life Aug. 14, 1947, in Canisteo. Chester "Merl" Thomp-son and Ruth enjoyed 58 years of marriage. The Thompsons had two children, Edward, who died in 1987 at the age of 37, and Kathleen, of Canisteo, who survives. Ruth's youngest sis-ter and friend, Gertrude Cornell, of Wellsville, survives along with her youngest brother, Paul of Niagara Falls. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Perry;  and four brothers, Richard, Harold, James and John, Jr. Ruth had 33 nieces and nephews, many of whom survive. Her sisters-in-law who survive include, Maxine Bailey, of Canisteo, Hazel O'Dell, of Jasper, and Helen Subject, of Cuba. Brothers-in-law ncluded the late Earl, Tink, Pete, Harold and Richard Thompson. She had 26 neices and nephews from her husband's family. Special great-nephews include David, Devin and Daltin Ames, all of Canisteo. A very dear friend who survives is Rose Moore, of Hornell. Her extended family included the late Walker and Carrie Cook. Ruth showed her love of children by befriending the Carson Doorley children, Tom, Joe, Carolyn, Betty and Jean. As they grew to become adults, they continued to be a large part of her life. Ruth has been described as a loving wife, No. 1 mother, dedicated friend, devoted sister, favorite aunt and a person who loved to live life to the fullest. She was known for her sense of humor and talent of fixing wonderful meals fit for a king. Ruth served her country as a welder during World War II at the former Foster Wheeler Co. Other employment included weaving at the Sterns and Sterns Textile Mill in Hornell, a co-owner with her husband for 11 years at Thompson's Corner Grocery Store in Can-isteo, Andy's Sub Shop, and a cook at Moore's Restaurant in Hornell where she retired in 1983. While owning the gro-cery store she greeted children with her loving smile and patience while they made their selection of penny candy. Ruth had a life membership with the V.F.W. of Hornell. Ruth was proud of her Irish heritage, and St. Patrick's Day and Christmas were her favorite holidays. Her husband and daughter will receive friends and rela-tives at the H.P. Smith and Son Funeral Home, 29 Main St., Canisteo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. A celebration of Ruth's life will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home Tuesday. Burial at the convenience of the family will be in the Hill-side Cemetery in Canisteo at a later date. In lieu of flowers, her hus-band and daughter request donations to be made to the Can-isteo Fire or Ambulance Com-pany in care of Gerald Bertram, 42 4th St., Canisteo, NY 14823. Hornell Evening Tribune (Hornell, NY) June 18, 2006; page 2 Herbert D. Tompson died at his home at Boyds Corners, Cameron, Tuesday, from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered Tuesday morning. He was born February 27, 1890, at Knoxville, Pa., the son of Leonard and Jennie Sutton Tompson. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida E. Tompson; 7 children, Earl Tompson of Woodhull, Merle of Cameron, Mrs. Hazel O'Dell of Adrian, Helen, Herbert jr., Maxine and Lyle, all at home; 3 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hilda Ray of Knoxville, Mrs. Myra Baker of Hornell and Mrs. Helen Rigby of Adrian. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) 21 June 1942. CAMERON MILLS - Wolcott Torrence. Wolcott Torrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Torrence, was born on Dec. 2, 1841, in the town of Cameron, and died Feb. 9, 1916, at the home of his son, John, in Hornell. August 25, 1861, he enlisted for three years in the Civil war, at Rathbone in Co. B, 86th regiment. In 1863 he was wounded at Chancellorsville and in 1864 he was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, and soon after at Spottsylvania. When the three years expired, he re-enlisted as a veteran and was mustered out near Washington in June, 1865. His comrades have often told of his deeds of bravery.      His wife died many years ago, also his only daughter, the wife of Oliver Perry. He is survived by five siblings _ of Pensylvania; Charles of Rochester; George of Cameron; Jerome of Hornell and Mrs. W. Ferguson of Hornell.      The funeral service was held at the M. E. church at 11:30 Friday, the sermon being preached by Rev. J. Archibald. Burial in Cameron Mills cemetery. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) February 16, 1916; page 5, cols. 3 & 4. CAMERON MILLS.  - Last week Sunday morning, Mrs. Wolcott Torrence died, in the 46th year of her age, after a short illness of pneumonia, following la-grippe. She leaves two sons and one daughter and a husband to mourn her death, besides a large number of relatives. The deceased was buried in Town Line Cemetery, the Rev. A. J. Allet officiating. Steuben Courier (Bath, NY) March 28, 1890. CASUALTY. - Deacon Abraham Townsend was killed at Tyrone, Steuben Co. on the 29th ult. while engaged in drawing wood. It seems that in rolling or lifting a heavy log upon his sled, his feet had suddenly slipped, by means of which the log fell violently upon his head and neck, and caused his immediate death. New York Spectator (New York, NY) December 13, 1838; col. G. DIED.      TOWNSEND. - At Middletown, Staten Island, on Thursday, June 25, suddenly, HENRY TOWNSEND, Esq., late of Bath, N. Y. New York Herald (New York, NY) Saturday, June 27, 1863; page 8, col. 4. JASPER: Addie Loretta, wife of John R. Towsley, died the 15th of October aged 24. She was a native of Massachussetts. She married Mr. Towsley November 27, 1884. They were very devoted to each other. Canisteo Times (Cansiteo, NY). DEATH OF JAMES TURNER. James Turner, aged 79 years, died at his home in this place on Monday, Feb. 25, after about three weeks illness from bladder trouble. He was born on Bennetts Creek April 5, 1839, and when ten years of age he moved into the neighborhood of the Gully school house, at which school he received his education. He worked for several years on the farm of Fry Dennis. He was married to Martha Woodward, and four years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. For several years they lived on the farm now occupied by their son, Otis Turner. To them were born six children, four of whom survive. About twenty-eight years ago they took up their residence in this village. Mr. Turner was widely known and highly respected. He was one of Jasper's staunch and most substantial citizens and his loss is a sad blow to the community. He was at one time road commissioner, and for about 20 years up to the time of his death held the office of poor master. He was a man who always had the interests of his neighbors in mind, and for whom his acquaintances had no words save those of friendship and kindness. Having risen through the years of his life by hard work and industry, he developed those sterling qualities which enabled him to appreciate the trials of others. He was of a jovial disposition and had the happy faculty of passing up a hardship or trying circumstance with a humor peculiar to himself. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. E. Whiting, Mrs. Ed. Hayes and Mrs. Geo. Murphy, and one son, Otis Turner, all of this place; one half-brother, M. H. Quick of Cass City, Mich., also several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the late home, Rev. Smith Ordway of Pittsburg officiating. Burial in Jasper cemetery. Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) February 27, 1918; page 5, col. 1. MRS.MARTHA TURNER. Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Turner dies at her home in this place Friday, Aug. 2, following an illness of several weeks. She was 73 years of age, having been born Feb. 8, 1845. She was married on March 3, 1864, to James Madison Turner and with him made the home on the farm about three miles from this village. About eighteen or twenty years ago they left the farm and moved to this village, where they had since made their home. Mr. Turner's death occurred about five months ago and the shock of his death is thought to have broken dowwn the health of Mrs. Turner. They were simple home people, the parents of a large famiy, and were closely held by family ties. To them were born six children, four of whom are living, besides twenty grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The Turner home was frequently the scene of family reunions and anniversary celebrations. Mrs. Turner was widely known and highly respected and beloved by all who knew her. She was devoted and loyal to her family, and although her life seldom led outside the circle of her own home, she leaves a legion of friends to mourn her loss. She is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Carrie Whiting, Mrs. Jesse Hayes, Mrs. Louie Murphy and Otis Turner. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the late home, Rev. Smith Ordway of West Pittsburg officiating. Burial in Jasper Cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Talbot of Andover, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Runyan of Bolivar, Mrs. Hattie Hazard of Richburg, Mrs. Mariam cornwell and Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Lane of Friendship, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lane of Clarksville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prentice, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Riley, Mrs. Lou Dennis, Mrs. Ora Layton and son of Canisteo, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Quick of Hornell and Otho Turner of Hornell. Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) August 8, 1918; page 8, col. 4. George Washington Tuttle.      New York, April 4. - George Washington Tuttle, one of the seven students of Union College, Schenectady, who in Nov., 1833, founded the Psi Upsilon Fraternity, is dead at his home in Bath, N.Y. The only survivor now of the seven founders of the Psi Upsilon Society is General Edward Martindale, of Sandiego, Cal. Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA) April 5, 1903; page 10.