Belmont-Guernsey-Noble County OhArchives News.....Deaths in the Newspaper in 1874 1874 ************************************************ 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 December 13, 2012, 3:08 am Belmont Chronicle 1874 Belmont Chronicle – Deaths in the Newspaper in 1874 Belmont Chronicle, January 1, 1874, page 3. A man named Clement Dunlap a miner in the Barnard coal works at Bellaire was killed Wednesday of last week, by falling off the roof of the mine. The unfortunate man was about 45 years of age and the head of a family. Belmont Chronicle, January 8, 1874, page 3. Sad Accident – An infant child of Henry Stackhouse, of Marion township, on the 16th, fell out of the cradle where it had been placed by its mother, to sleep, into a kettle of boiling apples, that had been taken from the fire and set on the hearth to cool. The infant, about ten months old, was so severely burned that it died from its injuries in a short time. Gillespie Moore, whose serious illness we noticed last week, died on Saturday. His remains were interred at Unity on Monday. The bereaved family upon whom the hand of affliction has rested so heavily have the sincerest sympathy of a very large circle of friends in this their greatest sorrow. Miss Lizzie Giffen, daughter of Morrison Giffen, Esq., died on Sunday afternoon of Pleuro-pneumonia. The deceased was a very amiable young lady, and very highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Her funeral took place on Tuesday. Belmont Chronicle, January 8, 1874, page 3. We regret to learn of the death of Mayor M.D. King, of Barnesville, which occurred on Saturday. The funeral took place on Sunday. Our acquaintance with the deceased will not warrant us in writing much of his life. He had his faults, yet we believe he had a generous heart, full of sympathy and kindness. He leaves an estimable wife and family who have the sympathy of very many friends. R.M. Clark, ex-Auditor of this county, died at his home in Cleveland, last Saturday morning, at 6 ½ o’clock of consumption. He had been ailing for some time previous to his death, but did not take his bed until New Year’s day. After that he sank very rapidly until he died. His father, R.M. Clark, Esq., of Morristown, was summoned by telegraph to his bedside on the Tuesday previous to his death. The body, which was accompanied by the widow and family of deceased, was brought to Morristown, and the funeral services occurred at 2 ½ o’clock on Sunday, which was attended by a very large concourse of the friends and acquaintances of the deceased. Died. Riley – Dec. 26th, 1873, near Beallsville, Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, aged 85 years, 6 days; widow of Richard Riley, of Mead Twp., Belmont County, Ohio, who died July, 1863, aged 86 years. She had been a constant member of the M.E. Church for 70 years. Belmont Chronicle, January 29, 1874, page 3. Tribute of Respect. Died – Near St. Clairsville, Jan. 4th, 1874, of pneumonia, Lizzie J., daughter of Morriosn and Margaret Giffen in the 28th year of her age. The following Resolutions were adopted by the Teachers and Scholars of the United Presbyterian Sabbath School of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1874, as a tribute of respect to the memory of Lizzie J. Giffen: (Resolutions follow at length) Belmont Chronicle, February 5, 1874, page 3. A funeral cortege passed through town yesterday with the remains of Mrs. Maggie J., wife of S.H. Kasley, Esq., of Wheeling, enroute to Unity church. George Linder, who resided near Loydsville, died last week, at the advanced age of eighty-five. Mrs. Margaret Bell, formerly a resident of this place, died on the 1st ult., at her home in Belpre, Washington county, Ohio, of cancer in the face. Wm. Bruce, infant son of Solomon and Ellen T. Beatley, died on Friday, January 23, at 4 A.M., of scarlet fever. Belmont Chronicle, February 12, 1874, page 3. The youngest child of S.L. Nugent, Esq., of Bridgeport, died on Sunday night quite suddenly; it had been ailing but a few days. Mrs. Jane McKirihan wife of Thos., McKirihan, Esq., of Smith Township, died on last Thursday, aged about sixty-five. Her remains were interred at the burial ground of the old Warnock Church, on Saturday. John Warrick, a well known and respected colored man, residing at Belmont, died at the residence of Benj. Smith, on Tuesday night of last week, aged eighty. Belmont Chronicle, February 19, 1874, page 3. Mrs. M. Taylor, aged near 70, who has been suffering for a number of weeks with paralysis, was buried last Saturday. Belmont Chronicle, February 26, 1874, page 3. Died. Green – ON the 19th inst., Miss Narcissa Green, daughter of Samson and Amy Green, residing near Belmont, Ohio, in her 22d year of her age, of consumption, after an illness of nearly one year. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Mathews – Near Warnock, Ohio, Jan. 31st, 1874, of consumption, Bro. James P. Mathews, a member of Bellaire Lodge, No. 378, I.O.O.F. “Again has the Angel of Death invaded our fraternal circle, our mystic chain has again been broken; another link taken from our Lodge below and joined in the chain that is forming in the Grand Lodge of Heaven above, never again to be broken.” Belmont Chronicle, March 5, 1874, page 3. Miss Rachel Bigger, residing at Warren, Jefferson county, a niece of Judge Chambers, died suddenly last Saturday evening. Judge C. Left here early Monday morning to attend the funeral. Randolph Griffith, a freight conductor on the B.&O. Road, was killed last Thursday at Littleton. While the train was being backed in upon the siding he stepped in to uncouple the cars when his foot caught in the frog and he was thrown beneath the wheels, and was run over and his body was fearfully mangled. John Horseman, residing near Kennon, died Wednesday night of last week; He lived o the ripe age of 90. With deep regret we chronicle another bereavement in the family of the late Gillespie Moore, in the death of his son William, which occurred on Tuesday morning, of typhoid fever. Belmont Chronicle, March 12, 1874, page 3. The funeral of Miss Laura Ferren will take place at the residence of her mother today (Thursday) at 2 o’clock. Miss Belle Davis, daughter of David Davis, of this place, died Saturday last at 12 o’clock, of typhoid fever. The deceased was a young lady of much promise. At the time she was attacked with the disease which produced her death, she was attending the Wheeling Female Seminary, and would have graduated at the next commencement. Her funeral, which took place on Sunday, was attended by a large concourse of friends here, and also by President Morton and some of her classmates of the Seminary. Suicide in Goshen Township. Washington Hunt residing one mile north of Hunter, on the road to Belmont, upon the widow Ewers’ farm, committed suicide last Thursday morning, by hanging himself to a beam in the barn. (description of event and coroner’s jury follows at length) Died. Ferren – On Wednesday morning, March 11th, 1874, Miss Laura J. Ferren, aged 24 years and 22 days. Giffin – On March 3d, 1874, after a short illness of Typhoid Fever, Mr. David Giffin, in the 54th year of his age. Deceased was a resident of Pease township. Worley – At the residence of her father, Jan. 30th, 1874, of consumption, Mrs. Rebecca J., wife of J.O. Worley, and daughter of I. and M.J. McCann, aged 20 years , 9 months and 26 days. (extensive tribute and poems follow) The following was written by an old friend and neighbor after being present during the last moments of the life of Mrs. Jane Hughes, who died on the 25th ult: (there follows a lengthy prose tribute) Belmont Chronicle, March 19, 1874, page 3. N.J. Manning Last Thursday morning we were shocked by the news of the sudden death of N.J. Manning, of Barnesville, on the night previous. A temperance meeting was held in the M.E. Church, that evening, and Mr. M. was called to make a speech, when he went forward and began as follows: (Description follows of passing during speech) Major Manning was formerly a resident of Woodsfield, Monroe Co., at which place he studied law in the office of N. Hollister, Esq., whence, in May, 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, 25th O.V.I., which, with C Company and Capt. Charlesworth’s A company, of this Co., were the first men in the State on the rolls of the Adjutant General for three years. (The obituary and tributes follow at great length) Belmont Chronicle, March 26, 1874, page 3. A Terrible Accident – A sudden gloom was cast over Morristown on Tuesday, by the sad news of the accidental death of young Albert Shepherd, son of Jas. Shepherd, Esq., a merchant of that place. At the time of the accident, young Shepherd was assisting his brother in hauling poles, when he fell from the wagon, and the wheel passed over his head, killing him instantly. The body was taken to the house of his sister, Mrs. Hoover. The High School of which the deceased was a member, upon receipt of the sad intelligence, immediately adjourned, and the Superintendent and many pupils repaired to the scene of the disaster. Belmont Chronicle, April 2, 1874, page 3. Died. Craig – On March 20th, in Steubenville, Ohio, Willie Craig, son of W.A. Craig, late of Bellaire, Ohio. Talbert – Of Consumption, near Sewellsville, Theodore Talbert, aged 33 years. His life was exemplary His death was triumphant Butler – On the 19th inst., of heart disease, Mrs. Susan Butler, wife of Solomon butler, of East Richland, Ohio. Obituary. It is with deepest feelings of regret and sorrowing sympathy for a bereaved family that I would record within your columns the death of Mrs. Susan Butler, wife of Solomon Butler, living near East Richland. The deceased was of mild and kind disposition, an amiable companion and indulgent mother, an obliging neighbor, and one whose life will long be held as “without spot and blameless.” She was of delicate constitution, but had not been dangerously ill only for a few days before it became apparent to all that death had sealed her for his won, and she quietly breathed her last, on the morning of March 19th, a victim of heart disease. A touching funeral service was rendered at the house by Rev. Woodruffe, after which the remains were conveyed to the Methodist Cemetery at Morristown for interment. Belmont Chronicle, April 2, 1874, page 3. Death of Albert H. Shepherd. – Tribute of Respect On the morning of March 24, 1874, Albert H. Shepherd, with all the joy, vigor and earnestness of early manhood, went forth to toil; and in a moment, and a place where none suspected danger, he fell accidentally from a wagon, and was killed instantly by the heavily loaded wheel coming upon and crushing his head. He had just discontinued study in the Morristown High Schooll to take charge of arm duties; therefore said school –both its present and passed members – in body attended the funeral of Mr. Shepherd, and bore him to the grave. Immediately after the solemn rites, the school assembled and appointed a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the deep grief and gloom and desolation felt in this sudden and shocking bereavement. (the resolutions follow) Belmont Chronicle, April 9, 1874, page 3. Mrs. Rebecca Crossan, of Uniontown, died after a long illness, on the afternoon of the 7th. Worthy of honor and respect, bearing her cross in meekness, she passed away in full hope of a blessed immortality. The remains of Mrs. Mary Meek, late of Glencoe, were interred in the M.E. Cemetery, on Tuesday. Joseph Hicks, aged 77 years, for several years a citizen of Bridgeport, died recently at his residence in Morrisson, Grundy county, Illinois. Wheeling papers are requested to notice. Mr. Christopher Shaffer, died of strangulation on Tuesday of last week, at his home in Hendrysburgh. Although Mr. C. had for a number of years, until recently been the owner and operator of the well known Shaffer Distillery, yet he was recognized by his fellow citizens as being above reproach in the honor and integrity of his business intercourse. He was a generous, enterprising and kind hearted man, not seeming to realize that he was doing any one an injury by the business in which he was engaged. A short time before he died, he sent for a minister, and was baptized. The deceased leaves an intelligent and amiable wife, and a family of several children, who will receive the condolence and sympathy of very many friends. Belmont Chronicle, April 16, 1874, page 3. Died. Chick –On March 18th, after a protracted illness, Mr. Garrison Chick, aged 68 years. Mr. Chick was a very worthy member of the United Presbyterian Church, and a very precious Christian brother. Belmont Chronicle, April 23, 1874, page 3. Wm. Anderson whose injury by a falling tree, we noticed some time since, died on Tuesday morning. John L. Strahl, father of I.P. Strahl, formerly of Goshen township, lately of Brown county, Ind., died March 28, of typhoid pneumonia, aged seventy-two. Belmont Chronicle, April 30, 1874, page 3. Mrs. Lizzie Huseman wife of Fred Huseman, and daughter of Capt. C.H. Booth, of wheeling, died on Thursday. Belmont Chronicle, May 7, 1874, page 3. Obituary. Mary T. Green, wife of Robert B. Green, was born in Shenandoah County, Va., Feb. 6th, 1799; removed to Ohio and settled near Gallipolis, Gallia County, in 1805; married to Robert B. Green, Jan. 27th, 1818, and came to this (Belmont) County the same or next succeeding year. She closed an eventful life of seventy five years’ labor at her residence near Powhata, Ohio, April 24th, 1874. She died after a brief illness, but we trust death to her was the Usher into the Heavenly Canaan. She had been a member of the M.E. Church for about 5 years. (Poem follows) Jacob Hopkins, residing near Beallsville, brother-in-law of Jesse Wilkinson, of Smith township, attempting on Friday of last week, to ford sunfish, with a load of goods, the wagon was upset by the swiftness of the current, and he and his little son were thrown into the stream. The father was drowned and the boy escaped. Prof. John G. Holston, a well known physician formerly residing near Zanesville, died in Washington City on Friday. Allen C. Miller and wife, of Woodsfield, arrived in town on Monday evening, with the corpse of their infant son, which was interred in the Presbyterian cemetery on Tuesday morning at nine o’clock. The following friends from Woodsfield accompanied the remains to this place; Rev. Homer Smith, W.T. Morris, J.J. Hollister, N. Koelder and wife, and Jas. K. Buchanan and wife. The party returned on Sunday on the noon train. The funeral arrangements were under the supervision of J. Mendel, of the firm of g. Mendel, Booth & Co., of Wheeling. Belmont Chronicle, May 24, 1874, page 3. Charles G. Hubbard, who died as the clock struck 9 P.M., Tuesday, was about 73 years of age. We are not acquainted with his early history sufficient to give a resume of it. He has been a peaceful and unobtrusive citizen, and for some years past has been engaged in the grocery business in this place. Since the late fire, by which he lost considerable, he has been despondent. This was followed by nervous debilitation, from which he died. He leaves a family who have the condolence of the community. His funeral will be under the supervision of the Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was a prominent member, and will take place at 1 o’clock today. (Thursday.) Hezekiah Rowles, father of T.C. Rowles, the popular Bridgeport druggist, died on the 8th inst. His remains were taken to Cadiz for interment. A collision occurred on Thursday morning, at Neff’s Siding, between an eastern bound freight train and an emigrant train, carrying Mennonites to Omaha. The fireman of each train Wash. Nevitt and George Hahn were each instantly killed. Geo. Greaves engineer of freight and Pat. Kelly of emigrant train were severely injured. The accident occurred by the conductor of the freight E.T. Smalk,, mistaking the signals on the morning Express. Belmont Chronicle, May 28, 1874, page 3. Mrs. Henry Satterthwaite, formerly residing near Loydsville, who, with her husband removed to Oregon, about a year since, died on the 3d inst., of consumption. Mrs. Aggie Wooden, an aged and respected colored woman, long a resident of this place, was buried in Monday. At the time of her death she was in the 84th year of her age. By this death our colored citizens have lost a friend and counselor, and one whom they delighted to revere and honor. Isaac Hollingsworth, a highly respected citizen of this county, residing one mile west of Flushing, died on the 2d inst., aged seventy-three years and two months. Mr. H. came to this county from Loudon county, Va., in the year 1805. Belmont Chronicle, June 4, 1874, page 3 A boy named Sproul, was drowned in the river at Beggs’ Island, near Bellaire, on Monday evening, while bathing. Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of the members of Mystic Lodge No. 160, I.O.O.F., at their Lodge room in St. Clairsville, on the 25th day of May, 1874, the following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted: Whereas, We are called upon to commemorate in our Order the death of our beloved Brother, Charles G. Hubbard, and to mingle our sorrow with the grief of all who mourn his loss. Therefore: (Resolutions follow) Judge Robert McMasters, a well known and highly respectable citizen of this County, residing near Jacobsburg, died suddenly on Sunday, at two o’clock, of heart disease. Judge McMasters was born in Penn. In 1793, and was one of the few remaining links to connect us with a past age. Jacob Lemmon one of the oldest and most influential citizens of Cadiz, died last week in the 85th year of his age. Belmont Chronicle, June 18, 1874, page 3. Died. Head – On June 1st, near Morristown, of heart disease, Mrs. Rebecca head, in the 76th year of her age. Belmont Chronicle, June 25, 1874, page 3. Mrs. Moore, wife of John Moore, of Cadiz, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon, the 14th inst. She was suffering from an attack of headache on Sunday morning, and Mr. Moore hesitated to leave her to go to Church. But it was a sacramental occasion, and Mr. Moore being an elder in the Church, she urged him to go. She combed his hair, as usual, kissed him, and he left her, little dreaming that it was her last farewell. She was alone in the house during the hours of Church service, and when the family returned after Church she was lying on a bed, unable to speak, and expired immediately. Belmont Chronicle, July 9, 1874, page 3. James Steer, Sr., an old and highly respected citizen of Colerain township, died on Saturday of congestion of the lungs. He had been a resident of this county since 1805; at the time of his death he was in the 93rd year of his age. Mrs. Mary Steele, wife of John G. Steele, Esq. ,and second daughter of Rev. J.B. Johnston, of this place, died at her home near Oswego, Kansas, on Wednesday, the 24th of June. Mrs. Minerva Elliott, wife of our young friend Wilber Elliott, Esq., of Loydsville, and daughter of Washington Hoge, died on Friday evening at the home of her parents, after a protracted illness. She bore her intense suffering with great patience, and went to her rest like one who lies down to pleasant dreams. The funeral on Sunday was very large. Lee Cunnard, whose serious illness we noticed a week or two since, died on the 25th ult., and was buried at Plainfield. He was a good citizen and highly respected by all. Belmont Chronicle, July 16, 1874, page 3. John Bell, residing on Wheeling creek, about four miles northeast of this place, had a stroke of paralysis on Monday morning, from which he died at 11 o’clock the same evening. As usual he sat down to breakfast, but said that he did not feel like eating anything. Some of the family insisted and he made no reply further, when it was noticed that something was the matter. Dr. John Alexander was immediately summoned, but no relief was found, and speech never returned to the sufferer. Mr. Bell was seventy-three years of age; he had long been a citizen of this county and was greatly respected by all who knew him. His funeral took place at one o’clock on Wednesday. Belmont Chronicle, July 23, 1874, page 3. The infant child of Joseph King died suddenly on Tuesday. David Wallace, Sr., the oldest resident in Tuscarawas county, died on the 10th inst., I New Philadelphia. Page 2. Isaac Lumbreek, an old citizen of Chillicothe, and one of the wealthiest in the county, died Thursday morning of congestive cholera morbus, aged seventy-five. Page 2. Mrs. Jacob Wilt, of Dayton, aged about sixty, was killed by coal oil, with which she was lighting a fire Saturday morning. She was shockingly burned and died at midnight. Belmont Chronicle, July 30, 1874, page 3. James M. Gourley, formerly a promising young teacher and lawyer of Monroe county, died on the 10th inst., at Cameron. Belmont Chronicle, August 6, 1874, page 3. Mrs. Mary burns, widow of Robert Burns, many years ago a citizen of this place, died on the 20th ultimo at Fairfield, Iowa, of congestion of the brain. Mrs. Mary Henderson, widow of the late David Henderson, of Wheeling township, died suddenly Tuesday night of last week, of Cholera Morbus. Sudden Death. – Mrs. Kilgore, wife of Wm. Kilgore of Wheeling Tp., died suddenly on Wednesday of last week. She had been, during the forenoon, attending to her household duties as usual, in apparent good health; had prepared and ate dinner. About one or two o’clock in the afternoon she went to the residence of her husband’s brother, who lived near by, to do some sewing on a machine. The family were away from home. The evening wore on and the continued absence of Mrs. K. caused some of her family to go in search of her. Upon reaching the house she was found lying on the floor dead! Drs. Campbell and Cobb were called and a post-mortem was held, and it was decided that she came to her death from heart disease, to which she was subject. Deceased had been married only about four months. The funeral which took place at Unity Church on Thursday, was largely attended. We regret to hear of the death, by Flux, on Monday, of Wm. Dunbar, Jr., the son of Wm. Dunbar the popular merchant of Uniontown. The deceased was a young man of much promise. He was the pride of his parents, to whom he was always a dutiful son, and he was esteemed by the community as a worthy and honorable young man. His remains were interred at Unity on Tuesday. Belmont Chronicle, August 13, 1874, page 3. Thomas Armstrong, of this place, after a protracted illness, died on Friday, in the 63d year of his age. Wm. Delaney an old citizen of Wayne township, died on the 4th inst. Aged 87. Mrs. Thompson, widow of the late James Thompson, died at her residence near Neff’s Siding on Sunday. Hon John Hammond, for many years a prominent citizen of Harrison county, and at one time a member of the General Assembly of the State, died suddenly at 12 o’clock, on the last Thursday night of apoplexy. Deceased was a brother of John Hammond, Esq. of this place. Belmont Chronicle, August 20, 1874, page 3. Wm. Littleton Campbell, son of W.M. Campbell, Esq., of this place, died in Toronto, Canada, on Wednesday of last week, of hemorrhage of the bowels. The previous Sunday he had been sailing on Lake Ontario, and was in his usual health. His father started on Wednesday to Toronto, and returned on Friday evening with the corpse. The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended. Littleton was the only child of his parents, and much care had been taken in his earlier years to give him a good education by sending him to Franklin College, but during this time his health was shattered, and to recuperate this his father took him to Europe. His father and mother have the kindliest sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Dr. Thomas L. Hewetson, of Lancaster, brother of Dr. A.H. Hewetson, of this place, died on Monday, in the 28th year of his age, of hemorrhage of the lungs. Col. S.S. Fisher, an eminent patent lawyer of Cincinnati, formerly Commissioner of Patents, and his son, a lad of about ten years of age, was drowned last Friday I the Susquehanna river near York, Pa. Belmont Chronicle, September 3, 1874, page 3. Mrs. Susannah McFarland, wife of Van Dorn McFarland, Esq., formerly a resident of this (Richland) township, died on August 6th, at Eugene city, Oregon; their infant child died on the 8th. Mr. McFarland and family removed to Oregon recently, from Savannah, Ill. Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, relict of Wm. H. Craig, who deceased some twenty-nine years ago, died suddenly of apoplexy on the 17th inst., at the residence of her son, Thos. A. Craig, Pleasant Hill, York township. Mrs. Craig was born in 1791, and with her parents in early years encountered many hardships on account of the depredations of the Indians, driven frequently by hostile bands from their farm to the block-house, near where Wheeling now stands. Belmont Chronicle, September 10, 1874, page 3. Tribute of Respect Amanda, O., Aug. 27, 1874 Hall of Central Valley Lodge, No. 548 I.O.O.F. Whereas, we are called upon to perform a sad and mournful duty; God in His infinite wisdom having removed from our midst by death, Brother Thomas Lorimer Hewetson, we bow in humble submission to His will, knowing that in the light of Eternity, our earthly sorrows and saddest bereavements are luminous with the divine love. Resolved, That we recognize with profound sorrow the loss we have sustained in the death of our esteemed brother, and desire to place upon record this expression as a tribute of our appreciation of his worth and good qualities, and our deep regret that one of our number, so young and promising, should be stricken down thus early in life. Resolved, That we appreciate the irreparable bereavement suffered by his family, and that our heartfelt sympathy and condolence is hereby extended to them in their sad affliction. Resolved, That our Hall be appropriately draped, and that the brothers wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these Resolutions be forwarded to the family of our deceased brother, and a copy be placed upon the minutes of the proceedings of this Lodge, and also be given to each of the papers of the city of Lancaster, Circleville and St. Clairsville, for publication. C.H. Sanderman, Wm. Acton, J.C. Ingman, Committee. Belmont Chronicle, September 24, 1874, page 3. Died. Grier – At her residence in Bridgeport, o the ---inst., Mrs. Eleanor Grier, Mother of G. Ross Grier, aged 71 years, 9 months and 17 days. (tribute follows) McMilin – At his home in Loydsville, on the 2d inst., Mr. Ebenezer B. McMillin, son of Mrs. Mary McMillin, in his 19 year. (tribute follows) Mr. Arthur Glover died at Laclede, Mo., on Wednesday, the 16th inst., in the 44th year of his age. Mr. glover was a well known and highly respected citizen of this county, where he was born and raised. He removed, with his family, to Missouri soon after the late war. The deceased was a brother of Capt. Amos Glover, formerly Treasurer of this county, now of the state Treasurer’s office. A peculiarly sad death was that of Mrs. Feeley, wife of James Feeley, at Kinseytown, on Sabbath evening last. She was the picture of apparent good health. She was the mother of seven children, one only of which was born alive, or without instrumental assistance – and it died when a few weeks old. For two weeks past she had suffered with dysentery, but was quite well in this regard on last Saturday morning, when she again summoned her physician, Dr. Todd, who remained with her till Sabbath morning, when Dr. Frissell, of Wheeling, was called in aid, and though another son was added to her unfortunate list, she only lived to realize the fact, and died at 6 p.m. Sabbath evening, and was buried with her babe alongside her seven dead boys, in High ridge Cemetery, at 2 p.m. Monday. Her untimely death has cast a dark shadow over the entire community where she resided, and was justly and greatly respected. Belmont Chronicle, October 1, 1874, page 3. Mr. John Work an old resident of this township, died suddenly of apoplexy about 11 o’clock on Friday night at his home south of town. He was walking in the yard when he was attacked and fell to the ground. Upon being discovered a short time afterwards he was removed to the house, but never spoke after he was carried to the house. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery on Sunday. Mr. W. was about 69 years of age and was a quiet and inoffensive citizen. Belmont Chronicle, October 1, 1874, page 3. Col. John t. Mercer, the popular Bellaire Druggist, was married last week to Miss Randolph, of Bellaire. We are sure that the friends of the Col. In this locality, (and they are not a few) unite with us in congratulations and the wish for a long life of prosperity, and unalloyed happiness to the newly wedded couple. Belmont Chronicle, October 8, 1874, page 3. Somerton Our village and community were shocked by the sudden death on last Monday evening, of Mrs. Sarah Selby, wife of Wm. Selby of this place. She had been in seeming good health up to the minute of her death. She had just come in from a neighbors and requested some member of her family to light the lamp sat down to knitting, when her hands dropped in her lap, her head fell against her chair and life for her was ended. The physicians we believe say apoplexy. She was about 60 years of age and for a greater part of her life has been a resident of Somerton and vicinity. Belmont Chronicle, October 15, 1874, page 3. Master George Sheridan Frint, son of John L. Frint, of this place, died Wednesday morning at 4 o’clock, I the 7th year of his age. The disease which caused his death, began by violent pain in, and inflammation of the knee joint. A day before his death the disease was transferred to his stomach. Sherdie was a manly, handsome boy, the favorite of the community and the pride of his parents. The funeral, which took place today (Thursday) was attended by the Primary and Secondary schools in a body, and by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Mrs. John McPherson of Wheeling township died suddenly on Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding this death are peculiarly sad. She leaves a husband and eight children. Belmont Chronicle, October 22, 1874, page 3. We inadvertently omitted last week, to make mention of the death on the 8th inst., from apoplexy, of James Iddings, sr., of this township. Mr. Iddings was one of the oldest residents of this part of the county and was highly respected by the entire community. Belmont Chronicle, October 29, 1874, page 3. James Barker, formerly an engineer on the Central Ohio road, was killed last Thursday at Newark, by a passing freight train; he was oiling his engine when he was struck. John Lochary an old and estimable citizen of this place died on Saturday morning last at two o’clock. He was born in December, 1795. His funeral which took place on Sunday was the largest that has been in this locality for many years. Belmont Chronicle, November 5, 1874, page 3. Died. Bartholomew – On Saturday evening, Oct. 24th, 1874, Annie V., daughter of G.M. and E.J. Bartholomew, aged 8 yeas, 2 months and 7 days, at their residence in Martin’s Ferry, of Diptheria. Fuller – On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1874, in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, Judge Ira L. Fuller, of Dysentery. Judge Fuller came to this State from Brown county, New York, in 1833, being then about twenty years of age, and has resided in Trumbull county since 1837. (tribute continues) Belmont Chronicle, November 12, 1874, page 3. Jennie Caroline, aged five weeks and five days, youngest child of Dr. A. Porterfield, died of congestion of the lungs on Tuesday night, the 10th inst., at 11 o’clock. Funeral to take place at East Richland M.E. Church today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. Henry Feeley, a respected citizen of Pultney Township, aged about forty, died on Friday of typhoid fever; he was buried on Saturday at High Ridge. Belmont Chronicle, November 26, 1874, page 3. Richard Wallace one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the County, died on Monday, at his home near Bellaire. The infant child of Jacob Martin died on the morning of the 26th ult., of Pneumonia and Whooping Cough. Belmont Chronicle, December 10, 1874, page 3. Dr. John Cook, of Steubenville, at one time a resident of this place, died on Thursday, at the residence of his son-in-law, DeWitt Danford, Esq., Bellaire. His funeral took place at Steubenville, on Saturday. The Steubenville Gazette has the following reference to the death: The doctor was well known to many of our citizens, having practiced medicine in the village of Richmond from about 1818 until 1857. Some seven or eight years since he removed to St. Clairsville, where he resided three or four years, when he left there and came to this city. He has been in poor health for several years, but on last Saturday feeling better than he had for a long time, he went to Bellaire to see his youngest daughter, Mrs. Danford, where he was taken worse, and died Thursday morning. The doctor was about 84 years of age. Dr. Cook was a gentleman of far more than ordinary intellect - being one of the best informed persons of our acquaintance. When he practiced medicine he was very successful. He had the confidence and esteem of all who know him, and his death will be deeply regretted by many warm personal friends in the different places where he has resided. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. We regret to announce the death on Saturday night, from pneumonia, of John Hammond, the well known hardware dealer of Bridgeport. His remains were interred at Belmont, on Wednesday. Dr. John Giffen, died at the residence of his father Joseph Giffen on Methodist ridge, on Saturday night last of consumption. His remains were interred in the Union Cemetery of this place on Monday. Belmont Chronicle, December 17, 1874, page 3. Little Stanton Hammond, an exceedingly attractive son of the late John Hammond, died at his home in Bridgeport, on Saturday evening, of diphtheria. Truly, troubles did not come singly to this afflicted household. Mrs. Alex. Simeral, residing near New Castle, this county, died on Saturday evening, of consumption. Funeral Monday. Mrs. Mary Campbell, wife of ex-commissioner Wm. Campbell died on Sunday evening of typhoid pneumonia. Her remains were interred at Crabapple on Tuesday. Belmont Chronicle, December 24, 1874, page 3. The funeral of Isaiah Davis, a young man who resided at Jerusalem, Monroe County, took place on Monday. Disease, Consumption. Wilson Woodmansee, whose severe injury we chronicled in last week’s paper died on Monday morning at 8 o’clock. On Tuesday evening a post mortem examination was had, conducted by Drs. Henry and John E. West, John C. Tallman and A.H. Hewetson, which resulted in finding that the upper portion of the spinal column had been broken and one of the vertebra pressed forward upon the spinal cord. His funeral takes place at ten o’clock today (Thursday). James Kyle, ninety-one years of age, formerly a resident of this county, died at his home in Noble county, on the 13th inst. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. Belmont Chronicle, December 31, 1874, page 3. We regret to chronicle the death of Miss Sadie McGee, of South Bellaire, which occurred on Saturday night. The funeral takes place today from the residence of her parents. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/belmont/newspapers/deathsin177nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ohfiles/ File size: 36.4 Kb