Belmont-Noble-Guernsey County OhArchives News.....Deaths in the Newspaper in 1872 1872 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald Reid rreid21@cox.net November 27, 2012, 1:08 am Belmont Chronicle 1872 Belmont Chronicle – Deaths in the Newspaper in 1872 Belmont Chronicle, January 4, 1872, page 3. Sewellsville Locals. Mr. Thomas Williams, who lived in Sewellsville, died on the 9th of December, 1871, of apoplexy, at the age of 76 years. He leaves a large family to lament his loss. He was a member of the M.E. Church. A fearful accident happened on the 28th of December, in this village, a little daughter of the Widow Taylor, 6 years of age, was in an upper room, her clothes caught fire from a grate, and before assistance could reach her she was almost roasted alive. She lived after the said accident about thirty hours. Town and Country News Mrs. Reuben Perkins residing near Armstrong’s Mills, died very suddenly of heart disease, on Tuesday of last week. Belmont Chronicle, January 11, 1872, page 3. The funeral services of Dr. Hamilton, of Morristown, took place last Sabbath. Several from this place attended, and report a large number present. His long residence in the County, being connected with its interests for over forty years, his busy and active life, and the many ties with which he was bound to us, render his death an event whose sadness is only alleviated by our knowledge that he had reached a ripe old age, and that such is a law of nature. Belmont Chronicle, January 18, 1872, page 3. Town and Country News Case of Poison – On last Friday a Miss McFadden aged about 16, living with Frazier Clark on Pipe Creek, died very suddenly. The presence of arsenic in the house which had been served up for rats and the symptoms attending her death were the reasons for believing that she came to her death by poison. Belmont Chronicle, January 25, 1872, page 3. Resolutions passed by Eulali Lodge No. 196, I.O.O.F., Morristown, Jan. 13, 1871 (sic) Whereas, it has please our Heavenly Father to remove by death from our midst on the 5th inst., our beloved brother, Past Grand Dr. Robert Hamilton, in the 69th year of his age, and…(resolution continues) Belmont Chronicle, February 1, 1872, page 3. Obituaries. McMurray – On the 20th of December, 1871, Allen Wells, son of George T. and Sarah N. McMurray, aged 7 years 2 months, and 6 days. (lengthy tribute follows) Gratigny – In this city, on the evening of the 19th inst., at the residence of her mother, Mrs. R.H. Simpson, sue W. Gratigny, only sister of B.F. and B.M. Simpson, in the thirty-sixth year of her age. (tribute follows) Belmont Chronicle, February 8, 1872, page 3. Died. Barnes – On the 28th of January, Martha Barnes, wife of Geo. Barnes of Morristown, aged 87 years, of a disease of the stomach. Morgan – On the 10th of January, 1872, Amos Morgan, Sr., in the 69th year of his age. Belmont Chronicle, February 29, 1872, page 3. Town and County News A Sad Accident occurred at Benwood one day last week. A woman named McMannis fell from a platform near the Blast furnace about twenty-five feet, which resulted in her death in a few hours; her little boy whom she was carrying had his leg fractured. Death. – Robt. Clark, father of I.N. Clark of this place, died at his residence in Mt. Pleasant, on Tuesday of last week – aged 82 years. Died. Mrs. Mary Wilkinson, on the 17th of February, I the 49th year of her age. She was a daughter of Edmund Spencer of Guernsey County, Ohio, and the wife of William Wilkinson of East Richland, Belmont county. (tribute continues.) Belmont Chronicle, March 28, 1872, page 3. Colerain Locals. Deaths during the last six months – Mrs. M. Springer, Miss L. Lemon, Miss S. Wells, Mrs. D. Smallwood, John Bratton Sr., Robert A. Gray and Lewis Edwards – all adults. Belmont Chronicle, April 4, 1872, page 3. Died. Parks – On Sabbath afternoon, March 31st, 1872, of age and infirmity, without a pain or struggle, Mrs. Mary Parks, widow of Mr. H. Parks, near Farmington, Belmont County, Ohio in the 87th year of her age. Her father, John Nichol, come to the Stone House farm about the commencement of this century – just after the Indians left and had killed a man and boy, near where the Stone House now stands. Few then in the county now remain. Heibert – March 25th, 1872, of congestion of the brain, Francis Heibert, only son of Mr. Wm. and Mrs. Lizzie D. Simpson, aged 15 months. Our Bertie was one of those precious darlings who are such a blessing to fond parents and dear friends, his sweet life softened their hearts and left an impression which shall never be forgotten. But he has gone to dwell with Jesus. (poem follows) Belmont Chronicle, April 18, 1872, page 3. Town and County News Accident – On the 2nd inst., Hugh Septer of Moorefield Township, Harrison County, was killed by a log rolling over him, while making rails. Flushing Locals. Deaths – On the 1st inst., Mrs. Rachel Kirk, of this township, died at a good old age, being about 75 years of age, one of our very estimable women. Also Peter Sultzer died last Thursday, an dold and esteemed citizen of this town. Thus, our old folk, are leaving us “weeping on the shore, to which they can return no more.” Uniontown Locals. The death of Mr. John Lyle, which occurred on Sabbath, the 7th inst., has caused a feeling of sadness throughout the community. As an honorable Christian gentleman he had no superiors. During life, he was patient under affliction, firm in the defense of his principles, charitable to the poor, true in his expressions of friendship, and at death he experience the hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave. Belmont Chronicle, April 25, 1872, page 3. I.O.O.F. Resolutions on the Death of Levin Warfield. Whereas, It hath been in accordance with the will of the Supreme Architect, to remove from us by death, our beloved Brother, Levin Warfield; Therefore, (Resolutions continue) Belmont Chronicle, May 2, 1872, page 3. Suicide – On the 19th inst., Mrs. Philip Mattern, of Lowel, a married lady thirty-three years old, committed suicide by drowning herself in the Muskingum River. Her body was found in the canal the next day. She had been ill for several years, and at the time of committing the fatal deed is thought to have been insane. Belmont Chronicle, May 9, 1872, page 3. Sudden Death – On Saturday night Mr. Samuel Ayers, North of town was found dead in his bed. Cause – heart or brain disease. We learn also that Holmes Wiley living near Centreville fell dead a few days since from like cause. Both men were well and had been laboring as usual. Belmont Chronicle, May 16, 1872, page 3. Uniontown Locals. It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Margaret Caldwell, Mr. Alex. Downing and Mr. John McCaskey. As Christians, Citizens, and Friends they leave a pure record, and no eulogy from our pen is needed. Suicide – Sela Okey, a young lad, aged about fifteen years, committed suicide near Woodsfield, last Sunday. The young lad was in good health and spirits, and as far as it is possible to know, he had no cause to commit the act which ushered him into eternity. He was sitting on the porch of the house Sabbath morning, surrounded by his friends, and getting up and going to the barn, was found half an hour later, by one of his sisters, hanging by the neck. Although promptly cut down, life was extinct. He had climbed up in the hayloft, attached a rope to one of the joists, made a slip knot on the other end, placed it round his neck, and launched himself off. Apparently so determined was he to commit this deed, that he had held his lower limbs up to keep them from touching the floor. – Noble Co. Rep. Died. Combs. – At her residence in Gentry County, Mo., Mrs. Deborah D. Combs, in the sixty second year of her age. A member of the Methodist Church for forty- three years, I life loved, and in death lamented by all who knew her. Massie – On Tuesday, April 30, 1872, of apoplexy, at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Isaac Smith, in Noble County, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Massie, in the 92d year of her age. Obituary. Judge Robert E. Carothers has finished his work and passed away. He died on last Friday evening, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. E.G. Morgan in Bellaire, aged 71 years and 8 days. (obituary continues) His remains were laid to rest, at 2 P.M. on Sunday in the Cemetery at Bellaire. Belmont Chronicle, May 21, 1872, page 3. Died. Bright – April 28, 1872, Mrs. Mary A. Bright, wife of Curtis Bright, aged 39 years. Died – On Monday evening Bessie, daughter of Gen. James Weir of this place. Her disease was consumption and her sickness of short duration. She was a beautiful girl, I her sixteenth year and her death will be a sad affliction. The funeral will take place at 2 P.M. today (Wednesday). Belmont Chronicle, May 30, 1872, page 3. Sudden Death. – On Saturday last, Mrs. A.D. Rice of Sioux city, Iowa, received a telegram announcing the sudden death of her husband from hemorrhage of the lungs. Mrs. Rice was on a visit to her father, David Allen, Esq., of Pease township and left on Monday for her home. Uniontown Locals. The remains of Mr. Thomas Cook were interred in the Unity Church burial ground on Thursday last. The funeral was largely attended. The particulars so far as we can learn are as follows: He had ridden a short distance into the country with a friend and died in about twenty minutes after whilst engaged in reading. He and five of his comrades had planned a gunning excursion in the neighborhood of his old home and sent word that they would be there on Wednesday, and on that day his corpse was brought home for burial. Mr. Cook was a student of medicine, was of an aspiring mind, and had his life been spared would have become noted in his profession. Jacobsburgh Locals. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Homes Wiley. Mr. Wiley ate his supper about dark and was apparently enjoying as good health as common and at 9 o’clock the same evening he was a corpse. He was a member of the M.E. Church and as a Christian and citizen he leaves a record unsullied. Belmont Chronicle, June 6, 1872, page 3. Hon Benjamin Stanton of Wheeling died Sunday evening the 2d inst., Gov. Stanton was well known in Belmont County and his death will be generally regretted. Belmont Chronicle, June 13, 1872, page 3. Died. – Mr. Wm. Ayers, of Adams County, Illinois, died suddenly on last Saturday at his home. He had been at work during the day and died in a few minutes after returning home. He was a brother to Samuel Ayers near town, who died so suddenly a few weeks since. Terrible Death – On last Friday evening a little boy, son of Ruggles Johnson of this place, aged about two years, fell into the privy vault, and was drowned. The child was left in charge of a servant girl, but being neglected for a few moments found its way to the place of its death. It was buried on Saturday. Belmont Chronicle, June 20, 1872, page 3. Hendrysburgh Locals Miss Amanda Edy of this place, died on the 12th inst., at her daughter’s in Bridgeport. She has been an invalid for several years. Belmont Chronicle, June 27, 1872, page 3. Died. Singer – June 22, 1872, Rebecca J., wife of George Singer, in her 32d year. Died – The funeral of Mrs. George Singer took place on Sunday, from her home on Marietta street. Belmont Chronicle, July 18, 1872, page 3. A little child, a son of Rev. S.R. Frazier, pastor of the third U.P. Church of Pittsburgh, and grandchild of Hon. John A. Bingham, died on the 9th inst. A dispatch to this effect was received by Mr. Bingham on Tuesday afternoon. – (Cadiz Rep. July 4th) Sad Accident – On last Thursday we were shocked to hear of the deaths of Thomas Gwynn and son of Loydsville, Mr. G. was digging a well at his home, and it seemed, by blasting developed a vein of gas which immediately rendered the occupation of the well fatal. Upon his descent into the well he discovered the presence of the gas and called to his son to draw him up; but too late. At a distance of a few feet from the bottom he fell from the bucket dead. The son not knowing the cause of the falling descended, fixed the rope around the body of his father who was then drawn up, but before the rope could again be let down the gas had done its work and the son was also dead. The affair is a sad one not only to the family but to the whole community. The news of the death of Cephas Moore near Lewis Mills, on Tuesday of last week failed to reach us until after going to press. He fell from a load of hay, the wagon passing diagonally over his breast causing his death in an hour afterwards. Funeral – The funeral of Mrs. Denham, mother of Dr. Denham of Fairview, took place on Sabbath at 9 A.M. She died at the residence of her son and was buried in the Presbyterian cemetery of this place. Died. Riley – At Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, June 30th, 1872, Mrs. Ophelia T., wife of John W. Riley, aged 22 years. Belmont Chronicle, July 25, 1872, page 3. Sudden Death. – Mr. Wm. Steward of Goshen township, aged about 63 died suddenly on last Thursday night after working hard during the day. Paralysis was the probable cause of his death. On Tuesday Rev. Lauck, Pastor of the M.E. Church of this place received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his daughter, Mrs. Heiner of Kittanning, Pa. Belmont Chronicle, August 1, 1872, page 3. Died – On Friday, July 12th, 1872, at the residence of his father-in-law, T.J. Moore, in Vermont, after a protracted illness, Mr. Ambrose Collins, aged about 52 years. Mr. Collins was an old citizen of St. Clairsville, was born her, and lived for many years in this County, and will be recollected, and regretted by many of the citizens of our town to whom he was well and favorably known. A genial, kind-hearted gentleman, a true and warm friend, he will be sincerely mourned by those who knew him best and loved him for the many traits of his generous manhood. He had been in ill health for several years, and although death was not unexpected, it is none the less a painful blow to his friends and family. Belmont Chronicle, August 15, 1872, page 3. Mrs. Nancy Faris, one of the oldest inhabitants of this place entered into her rest on last Sabbath morning in the 83rd year of her age. Her illness was brief, lasting but two days and then she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus in the triumphs of the faith in which she had so long lived. Mrs. Faris was a native of Washington County, Pa., and came to St. Clairsville in 1815. Here she has lived ever since, bringing up a numerous family, sympathizing with her neighbors in all their sorrows, and winning the friendship of all who ever made her acquaintance. She has been member of the Presbyterian Church in this place for nearly sixty years and none who have belonged to it in all these years, have been more faithful than she. She survived her husband eight years. Belmont Chronicle, August 22, 1872, page 3. Hezekiah Brown, formerly of Colerain township, died some time during July, near Eagle Rock, Idaho. He had been in the Western gold mines for nearly twenty-one years past. During that time he had visited the mines from lower California to British Columbia, and from Montana to Oregon, and had become noted for his many conflicts with the Indians. He was on his way home when he died. Belmont Chronicle, September 5, 1872, page 3. Bellaire On Sunday, William Pelky a son of Louis Pelky of our place, a lad of 16 or 18 years, while playing with some companions leaped over the river bank a few feet and fell dead almost instantly, the bursting of some internal organ was supposed to be the cause of his death; he will be buried today. Belmont Chronicle, September 19, 1872, page 3. Death of an Aged Lady. – Mrs. Naomi Howell, aged 104 years, died at the residence of her son, near rock Hill, Flushing township, on the 13th inst. She attended the funeral of George Washington. She retained her mental and physical vigor to a remarkable degree. Died. Thomas – On Saturday the 14th inst., in Pultney township, Thomas Thomas, aged 79 years. Mr. Thomas was one of the oldest citizens of Belmont County. He was a native of Wales, and come to this country in the spring of 1822, and lived on his own farm in Pultney Township for fifty years. Mr. Thomas was one of the best citizens of the County, with a large circle of friends and acquaintances who sincerely mourn his loss. He was one of nature’s nobleman, an honest, and manly man, a member of the Rock Hill Presbyterian Church for over 25 years, full of honors and of years, beloved and respected by all who knew him, he has passed over on the other side among the “just men made perfect.” Belmont Chronicle, September 26, 1872, page 3. Gray – On the 9th inst., of typhus fever, Rosey Gray, in the 14th year of her age. Rosey was bereft of father and mother, when but a child. She was reaised by and lived with her uncle and aunt, until her heavenly father called her away. Although so young, she with others of her Sabbath school mates, last winter, sought the savior sorrowing, and gave evidence of their conversion and united with the M.E. Church. Always found in her class at Sunday school and in the discharge of religious duty, she wielded an influence in honor of Jesus whom she has gone to dwell with, yes! Mourner, sable-clad and sorrowful, shedding behind thy somber veil, such bitter tears as only death and loss can wring from human hearts; He whom Martha met with tears and prayers saith, “thy dead shall rise again, I am the resurrection and the life. If thou wilt believe you too shalt see the Glory of God, Me think, a voice is sounding along life’s busy ways “Come unto me, and I will give you rest!” Rosey’s last request: Oh! Ye, surviving friends’ live for Jesus. Belmont Chronicle, October 10, 1872, page 3. Died Shipman – At her residence in Wayne township, Belmont County, O., Sept. 28th, Hannah, wife of George Shipman, in the 75th year of her age. Her maiden name was McCoy. For upwards of sixty years she has been an exemplary member of the M.E. church. Her “end was peace.” Belmont Chronicle, October 24, 1872, page 3. Uniontown Locals. Mr. James Tannehill, (brother of Rev. Robert Tannehill) died at his residence in New Athens, Ohio, on the 1st inst. He was well known and highly esteemed by the people of this community and he leaves behind him a record free from blot or stain. Died. Estep – On the 17th inst., Mrs. Amy Estep, I the 62nd year of her age. The deceased had been connected with the Presbyterian Church in this place for a number of years. She had her full share of life’s troubles but was wonderfully sustained under them. Her end was peace. Conscious till the last, her faith was unfaltering in the grace of Christ. Strickler – Catherine, wife of Isaac Strickler, died suddenly, at the residence of her husband near Powhatan, Belmont County, Ohio, aged 52 years, 2 mos., and 12 days. She was a member of the M.E. Church, for a number of years, and on the eve preceding her death in conversation with a friend, said that “she was prepared to die,” she had on several occasions told her husband that she would die suddenly, and informed him how she wished to be buried. A large circle of friends are left to mourn her loss. Their loss is, we trust her gain. Belmont Chronicle, October 31, 1872, page 3. David Allen, Esq., of Bridgeport, an old and well known citizen died suddenly on the 23rd inst. He was walking from the Post Office in company with an old friend, Gen. Wheatley to his residence, and was in his usual health, when he was stricken down with Congestion of the lungs. He was conveyed to his residence about one half square and died in a few minutes afterwards. Mr. Allen was born in Fayette County Pennsylvania, and was 79 years of age at the time of his death. He removed to this State in 1823, and to Bridgeport in 1828, where he engaged extensively in the Dry Goods and Commission business. He was elected by the Whigs, Auditor of Belmont County in 1848 and re-elected in 1850. (Tribute Continues) Belmont Chronicle, November 7, 1872, page 3. John Fogle, of this place, died on Tuesday night at twelve o’clock, after a lingering illness. He was a volunteer in company B of the 30th O.V.I., the company raised by Maj. Cunningham, in August, 1861. He was wounded at the battle of Antietam, in September, 1862, in the shoulder and breast, and never afterward fully recovered, the wound terminated in a disease of the lungs from which he died. He was twice elected to the office of Clerk of Court for this county, and was Post Master in Cadiz for several years. (Cadiz Republican) Dr. John G. Denham of Centropolis, Kansas, son of John Denham Esq., of this township, died at his home on the 28th ult. He leaves a wife and three small children. We tender our sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased. Mrs. Mary Close, wife of Josiah Close, of this place died at her residence on the 31st ult., aged 61 years. During the last few years of her life, she was the creature of affliction, yet she bore up under it with remarkable fortitude and patience. A large circle of relations mourn her demise, and the community extend to them the warmest sympathy and condole with them in their great grief. Belmont Chronicle, November 7, 1872, page 3. Joseph Russell of Harrison County, and Martha Raley of Concord this County, made twain one by the Friends Ceremony on the 30th ult. The Ceremony over the happy couple repaired to the residence of Mr. Russell and received the congratulations of many friends. Belmont Chronicle, November 14, 1872, page 3. We regret to chronicle the decease of Mr. Powell, son-in-law of Mr. Lowe, the esteemed Warden of the County Infirmary. Until within a few days of his death Mr. Powell had been attending to his usual duties. He was stricken down with the Erysipelas Fever. His remains were conveyed to Urbana for interment. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and sorrowing friends, feeling assured that He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb will watch over and sustain them in their great troubles. Belmont Chronicle, November 21, 1872, page 3. Sudden Death – Nelson Vance, an old resident of this Township, died suddenly on Saturday night. He had been hauling coal on Thursday, and had contracted a severe cold and was taken with Pneumonia and died. Belmont Chronicle, November 28, 1872, page 3. Died. Criswell – On the 23rd inst., Barkley, son of R.F. and G.P. Criswell of Wheeling, West Va., aged 14 months. Belmont Chronicle, December 5, 1872, page 3. Distressing Suicide Man Cuts his Throat with a Butcher Knife. One of the most distressing suicides that has ever been our duty to record took place near Richmond, this county, on Saturday last. Mr. James Crawford an old citizen of the county, and owning a large farm about two miles northeast of Richmond, entered a wood shed on his property about noon, and with a butcher knife cut his throat from ear to ear, making a most fearful gash, from which he instantly expired. During the summer he had his dwelling house destroyed by fire, and had lately rebuilt. The loss, however, seems to have preyed on his mind making him partially insane, and this is supposed to have been the cause of the deed. His wife noticed him leave the house Saturday and enter the shed; she followed him but was not quick enough to prevent the rash act. Mr. Crawford was about seventy years of age and was highly respected in the community in which he lived. – Steubeville News) Belmont Chronicle, December 12, 1872, page 3. The funeral of the late George W. Carroll, formerly a prominent druggist of Wheeling took place from his home in Bellaire on Sunday last. Belmont Chronicle, December 19, 1872, page 3. Died. Cochran – On Dec. 9th, Effie W., daughter of Samuel and Caroline Cochran; aged 3 years and 6 months. (lengthy poem follows) Belmont Chronicle, December 26, 1872, page 3. Bridgeport Locals. Accident – Samuel McKee, aged 78 years, recently of Steubenville, where in the capacity of Sexton, he has served the Episcopal Church for almost a quarter of a century, on his return from Wheeling to Martin’s Ferry – where his then temporary home was – by way of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad track, met the down 3 P.M. train on Tuesday the 17th inst., and in effort to reach a little board walk from the track, was struck by a freight car being driven ahead of the engine and sustained a fracture of his right hip bone, which was badly crushed, and also extensive injuries to his spine and ribs. He was brought to Bridgeport, and properly cared for. His sufferings were very severe till Sabbath evening at 8 o’clock when he died. He was a man of most exemplary character, and dies among strangers, his only near relative being a son in Canada. 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