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The Belmont Chronicle 1870
Belmont Chronicle, Deaths in the Newspaper in 1870.

Belmont Chronicle, February 10, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Brown – At Belmont, Ohio, Feb. 7th, 1870, at 8 P.M.  of Pulmonary disease, 
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Brown, wife of Robert C. Brown, of Zanesville, and 
daughter of J. Dew and Mary L. Wright of the former place, aged 25 years and 4 
months.
Kind, patient, loving and loved by all, and possessed of all womanly and 
Christian graces, resigned and willing to go to her Redeemer, she passed 
peacefully away from the land of the dying to that of the living, leaving many 
sad hearts to lament the loss of her pleasant and gentle companionship.

Belmont Chronicle, February 17, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Green – Gev. 10, 1870, of Consumption, Miss Malissa Green, daughter of Samson 
and Amy Green, aged about twenty-two years.
She was followed to her grave by a large circle of friends and relatives.

Belmont Chronicle, March 3, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Died – of consumption, Mary Ann, daughter of Alexander Wiley, deceased, was 
born Sept., 15, 1844, died Feb. 4, 1870.  (Poem follows)

Nicoll – On Wednesday, Feb. 16th, in south Bellaire, after a short illness, 
Mrs. Margaret Nicoll, wife of Mr. Hiram Nicoll of this place, aged 32 years.
  She had long been a consistent member of the M.E. Church.  In her death her 
husband has lost a dearly cherished and faithful wife, her friends and 
neighbors a loving, kind, generous and Christian woman and the Church a 
shining ornament.  God has called her beyond the Jordan to unspeakable joys 
and peace forever, while we, her friends, are weeping, but trustfully.
“Waiting by the river.”

Belmont Chronicle, March 10, 1870, page 3.
Bellaire Locals.
  One of the Teachers of our Public Schools, Miss Carroll, died on Sunday 
evening.  Her disease was consumption she has been unable to teach for some 
months past.  Her amiable disposition and pure moral character has endeared 
her to all her acquaintances.  Her loss will be severely felt by her School, 
her friends and acquaintances and her family circle.

Belmont Chronicle, March 17, 1870, page 3.
Obituary – T.J. Hawthorn
Died, March 5th, 1870, at the residence of his father, near Harrisville, O., 
T.J. Hawthorn.  Parents, brothers, sisters, and a youthful wife have wept 
bitterly wept for one dear to them who has gone to return to them again no 
more.  But they sorrow not alone; the announcement of the death of Jefferson 
Hawthorn, brings sadness to the heart of every surviving member of Co., B, 
98th O.V.I.  And not to these only, but to all his comrades and 
acquaintances.  Possessed of a kind heart and a jovial nature he won friends 
wheresoever he was known.  The writer became acquainted with him about the 
time he commenced his collegiate studies as a student of Franklin College, New 
Athens, Ohio.  At that time we thought that we could discover in him gems of 
future eminence.  Proficient in all his studies, he excelled particularly, in 
composition.  His style as a writer, was smooth, graceful, and elegant.  He 
would occasionally give expression to his thought in poetic language.
  But it was as a soldier that we knew him best, at the first call he threw 
down his books, come forward and offered his service.  Served with credit in 
the first three months company from Belmont County.  Returning from that 
service he resumed his studies; but when a call was made for more men he again 
come forward and offered his service.  (Tribute continues at length)
Hawthorn escaped the deadly bullet to fall by that sly and deceitful destroyer 
consumption.
  So of the original mess No. 2, only one survivor is left, Tazwell Martin, 
now living in Illinois.
He was married in the fall of 1868 to Miss Lizzie Reed, daughter of Rev. D.F. 
Reed, of Wisconsin, formerly pastor of the U.P. congregation, of Uniontown 
Ohio.  

Nichol – Of age and infirmity, Mrs. Harriet Nichol, widow of the late Wm. 
Nichol, in the 81st year of her age.  She was the eldest daughter of the late 
Thomas Mitchell, Esq., of Scotch Ridge, was raised and always lived in this 
county, was very faithful in the performance of all the duties of life; and as 
a professor of religion was as meek and modest as she was firm.  Though fully 
as free from weaknesses and defects as is common, probably benevolence was the 
most prominent trait in her character.  At last she left without struggle or 
pain just like a child falling to sleep.

Seaman – John Charles Seaman, March 12th, 1870 after an illness of only 24 
hours of spasms, son of Wm. H. and Sarah F. Seaman, aged 9 months and 6 days.

Belmont Chronicle, March 31, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Metcalf – At his residence, near Belmont, Ohio, on the 26th inst., of 
Consumption, Enoch Metcalf, aged 59 years, 8 months, and 25 days.

Belmont Chronicle, April 14, 1870, page 3.
Jonas Atkinson, a well known farmer and cattle dealer living a few miles West 
of St. Clairsville, died suddenly on Sabbath morning.  Mr. Atkinson was in 
town on Friday morning, and complained that he was not well.  He returned 
home, took his bed and died within two days.

Belmont Chronicle, April 21, 1870, page 3.
Died.
White – March 22nd, 1870, Mr. Aaron White in his 74th year.

Norris – On April 1st, 1870, Jenny, wife of Mr.  John T. Norris of this place, 
in the 25th year of her age.

Baker – On Sunday, April 17th, 1870, Miss Isabella Baker, daughter of Mr. 
Charles Baker, of this place, formerly of Brownsville, Pa., aged 37 years, 2 
months and 12 days.

Belmont Chronicle, April 28, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Bigger – Robert J. Bigger, of consumption near East Richland, April 5, aged 28 
years, 6 months and 25 days.
When about nineteen years of age, he was converted and united with the 
Methodist Episcopal Church, at Glencoe, Centerville circuit, under the labors 
of C.C. Davis.  From that time till death he was a faithful Christian, 
devoting his time and talents all to God’s service.  With full peace and 
glorious triumph, he passed from earth to heaven.
  May his little family, and his many relatives and friends meet him in heaven.

Belmont Chronicle, May 5, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Hendershot – On Saturday, April 23d, Mrs. Mary, wife of Daniel Hendershot of 
Washington township, in the 70th year of her age.
Mrs. Hendershot was for the past forty years a member of the Disciples Church, 
and a most exemplary Christian.  She leaves a husband in advanced age, and a 
large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

Belmont Chronicle, May 12, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Morrison – In Chariton, Iowa, o the 7th of May, 1870, Mrs. Emma T. Morrison, 
wife of S.L. Morrison, formerly of Belmont County, Ohio, in the 29th year of 
her age.
Her death was caused by Measles, followed by lung fever.  Her sufferings were 
very severe for the last week of her life, yet she was graciously sustained 
and rejoiced at all times in hope of a more glorious life beyond.  In the full 
possession of all her faculties until the last moment of life she gave 
directions as to the care of her family.  Affectionately biding all good-bye – 
she fell asleep, to rest until the redeemed shall rise unto eternal life. – 
H.M. Close.

Belmont Chronicle, May 26, 1870, page 2.
Obituary of Orloff Weir
Son of James Weir, Esq., of St. Clairsville, O.
The deceased passed from death, as we hope, unto life May 7th, 1870, aged 22 
years, 11 months and 5 days.  He was, so far as known to us, uniformly 
temperate in his habits, abstaining from intoxicating drinks, and from profane 
language and other gross immoralities, to which so many youth are inclined 
when exposed to temptations and freed from parental restraints.  He was a fine 
practical scholar, and a regular graduate of Duff’s Commercial College, 
Pittsburgh.  In his 17th year he volunteered as a soldier in the 7th Ohio 
Cavalry, in which he served till the close of the war, and fall of the 
rebellion.  He was stationed at Fort Laramie, Idaho Territory, and while there 
was called out to fight off the Indians under circumstances of great trials 
and sufferings.  Was promoted to the private secretaryship of Col. Collins, 
and clerk of regiment.  From that place he was detailed as clerk for Inspector 
Armstrong at Fort Kearney; and again detailed to a position as s clerk under 
Gen. Mitchell at Fort Leavenworth, where he was discharged honorably, bearing 
a voluntary testimonial from each of those officers to his good conduct, 
gallantry and faithful public service.  (Tribute continues at length)

Belmont Chronicle, June 16, 1870, page 3.
Old Citizens Recently Died. – On the 20th day of May, Moses Rhodes, an old 
citizen of Bridgeport, died in the 83d year of his age.  Mr. Rhodes was born 
in Louden county Virginia in 1788, and moved to Bridgeport in 1815.  He kept a 
public house for nearly forty years, and was well known to all the leading 
farmers and business men of the county.  An enterprising business man, a good 
citizen, he had many friends.

Dr. James McCune McConahey. – A sad gloom was cast over the community at the 
announcement of the death of Dr. McConahey.  Although the Doctor did not enjoy 
robust health, this result at this time came down upon us very unexpected, 
forcibly reminding us “that in the midst of life we are in death.”  He was 
born in Warrenton, Jefferson County, Ohio, on the 15th day of June 1809, aged 
within a few days of 61.  (Tribute is lengthy and only portions included here)
Sometime in 1846 or 7, he married Casperine S. Kirkwood, seventh daughter of 
the late Joseph Kirkwood, who survives him, leaving four children – George, 
the oldest, has recently graduated with honor in the Washington, Pa., college, 
and is now studying law in Wheeling, the other three – two boys and little 
Mary, are minors and at home.  

Belmont Chronicle, July 7, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Metcalf – June 9, 1870, at this residence in Belmont, in the 45 year of his 
age, Mr. O.G. Metcalf.
He was an honorable man; an upright enterprising merchant; a loving husband; a 
tender father and a devoted member of the Methodist Church.  He died as he 
lived, esteemed by all, and has gone to his rest in that better world, where 
he is reaping the reward of a well spent life.

Belmont Chronicle, July 14, 1870, page 3.
Another Murder in Belmont county.
On Wednesday July 7th, Elliot Barnes living in York township in this county, 
killed his brother, Leander Barnes, by striking him on the head with a hoe, 
and he is now in jail awaiting his trial for the murder.  The prisoner is a 
man about 40 years of age, was sent to the penitentiary in 1861 for burglary, 
and during his term in the penitentiary his wife took up with and became the 
wife of his younger brother Leander.  (story continues at length)

Belmont Chronicle, July 21, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Huston – At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Jacob Boyles in this county, on 
the 20th inst., of dropsy, Mr. Wm. P. Huston, in the 61st year of his age.

Belmont Chronicle, July 21, 1870, page 3.
Ohio News.
A man named Isaac Bartlew, residing in Nottingham township, Harrison county 
was stung on the lip by a honey bee on the 2d inst., from the effects of which 
he died on the 5th.

A man named Davis Nelson, residing near Locust Grove Church, Morgan county, 
committed suicide Tuesday afternoon by hanging himself to a rafter in the 
barn.  The setting aside (on a second trial) of a verdict which he obtained in 
the Common Pleas Court, is alleged to have been the cause.

John S. McKean, an aged citizen of Fredericksburg, was kicked by a horse one 
day recently, and died the next morning.

Belmont Chronicle, August 25, 1870, page 3.
A Man Killed – A colored man by the name of William Lucas, in the employ of 
Mr. Pickering near East Richland was killed last Friday by a runaway team of 
horses.  He was hauling straw for the purpose of filling gullies in the fields 
and while upon the load, the horses were frightened by the load slipping 
forward throwing the driver from his seat.  He was dragged a considerable 
distance and when found was so badly bruised that he died in a few hours.

Belmont Chronicle, September 8, 1870, page 3.
Death – We regret to learn of the death of Matthew Nichol and old and highly 
esteemed citizen of this county.  He died at his residence near Bridgeport.  
He was a member of the U.P. Church.  We did not learn the nature of his 
disease.

Belmont Chronicle, October 13, 1870, page 3.
Funerals – We had two funerals on Sabbath last.  Another daughter of Gen. B.R. 
Cowen, was brought her for burial from Cincinnati.  One was buried here some 
two months ago.
  Little Minnie Tice, about 8 years of age, after a very brief illness, was 
followed to the churchyard by her schoolmates on Sabbath afternoon.

Belmont Chronicle, October 20, 1870, page 3.
Willie Courtney, a little boy about seven years old, living in this place 
received some internal injury while engaged in play about a month ago.  After 
much suffering he died on Monday.  His remains were escorted to the M.E. 
Cemetery by his school mates on Tuesday afternoon.

Died.
Carter – At her residence in St. Clairsville Oct. 9th, Miss Maria Carter, in 
the 80th year of her age.

Belmont Chronicle, October 27, 1870, page 3.
Death – On Saturday last, John Sharon, an old gentleman living near Mt. 
Pleasant, while on a trip to Wheeling, died very suddenly.  He was found lying 
by the road-side near Martinsville.  Apoplexy is the probable disease.

Belmont Chronicle, November 10, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Alexander – Saturday morning, Nov. 5th, 1870, in Kirkwood, Margaret Ann, wife 
of Jas. Alexander, in the 35th year of her age.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret A. wife of James Alexander, for so long County 
Commissioner, took place on Monday.  Her disease was typhoid fever.  The 
funeral was very largely attended, and the body was deposited in the 
Presbyterian cemetery of this place.

Belmont Chronicle, November 17, 1870, page 3.
On Thursday November 10th, at the residence of the bride’s parents in Kansas 
City Mo., Gen. Frank Askew to Miss Mary, daughter of David Updegraff Esq., 
formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson County, Ohio.
The happy couple enroute on their wedding trip arrived here on Monday evening 
and are at present stopping at the residence of Ross J. Alexander Esq., 
brother-in-law to the General.
  The friends to the General congratulate him on his late promotion, and hosts 
of friends wish the happy pair health and long life.

Belmont Chronicle, November 24, 1870, page 3.
Death – Wm. Darrah, one of the oldest citizens of this place and among the few 
who have grown up with the town, died suddenly at Bellaire about 7 A.M. on 
Tuesday.  Dr. Alexander was summoned on Monday, but pronounced recovery 
impossible.  Funeral services took place today at 1 P.M. at the Presbyterian 
Church.

The funeral services of Dr. J.H. Lewis took place at Barnesville on Monday.  
He died rather suddenly, afflicted as he was by a disease that generally 
carries its victim gradually to the grave.  For two years he has suffered from 
disease of the lungs and though he made use of the best medical skill and 
tried the invigorating climate of Minnesota and Colorado for several months, 
he only felt the disease more firmly fastening itself upon him.  We knew him 
as a young man of moral and gentlemanly habits, energetic and business like in 
his work.  For a while he was in the Drug Business in Salem O., but was 
compelled to quite business on account of his health.  His loss will not only 
be deeply felt by his parents and wife but will deepen the gloom that was 
apparent among his large circle of friends when they saw that his days were 
few on earth.

Belmont Chronicle, December 1, 1870, page 3.
Sudden Death – On Monday a colored man by the name of James Boyer of this 
place, butchering for Mr. Yancy Fields, in the east end of town, while in the 
act of shooting a hog, for Mr. Nichols of the Chronicle, fell dead.
He was carried into the house but only breathed once or twice afterwards.  The 
occurrence was certainly a strange one.  He was in the act of looking along 
the barrel and in a second more would have discharged the gun when he fell as 
if shot.
  Drs. Alexander and Lewis were called and pronounced the cause of death to be 
heart disease.  Boyer had become very angry at his gun for missing fire and it 
is probable that this hastened the fatal action of the disease.
  A post mortem examination held on Tuesday morning by Drs. J. Alexander, R.J. 
Alexander, H.&J.E. West and T.N. Lewis revealed the attenuation and rupture of 
the tricuspid valve of the heart.  Hypertrophy and slight fatty degeneration 
of the heart were apparent.

Belmont Chronicle, December 15, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Kirker – Dec. 10, Robert James Kirker, at the residence of his father in Smith 
Township, aged 25 years.

Belmont Chronicle, December 22, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Deselms – At his late residence in Flushing Township in this county, on 
Friday, Dec. 2, 1870, David Deselms, Esq., in the 65th year of his age.
  His disease was dropsy of the chest, from which he has been suffering for 
more than a year, and at times his affliction was very severe, yet not a 
murmur was heard nor any complaint.  He bore his suffering with Christian 
forbearance and resignation.  (Tribute continues at length)

Belmont Chronicle, December 29, 1870, page 3.
Died.
Died – At Farmington on the 6th inst., Miss Mary C. Barton, youngest daughter 
of Hon. Jesse Barton, in the 32nd year of her age.
  This death was not sudden nor unexpected.  Months ago the symptoms of 
disease appeared, developing more rapidly toward the last so that it was 
evident to all, that her recovery was impossible.
(Tribute continues at length)


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