McKean County PA Archives News.....Deaths 1898 MCKEAN COUNTY MINER 1898 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net January 18, 2009, 8:40 pm McKean County Miner 1898 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1898 From THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2008 The dates shown prior to each item or group of items is the date of publication. This can only be considered a partial list as many pages of the paper are unreadable and some may have been missed. All items were found on page 3 of the paper unless specifically noted otherwise. INDEX of Names ============== A.P. Brewer Mrs. Mary P. Brown Alexander S. Browster H.F. Burlingame John Burns Mary Etta Starr Curtis William Devine Almira M. Georgia Vera Gilbert Michael Grant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Jones Timothy Kinney Francis Lambert Alonzo Lucas Mrs. Mary Madigan Kate Mahaney Patrick McCabe Wm. Orton Patrick Henry Smith Eric Swanson Mrs. Sallie Swanson C.L. Wheeler ============== Jan 28, 1898: Obituary. Francis Lambert died at his home in Neversink, Sullivan Co., N.Y. on Jan 13th. He was one of the oldest residents in that place. He was born in Germany in 1813 and came to this country at the age of 24 years and married in New York city the same year. He settled in West Point then moved to Lackawack, then to Grahamville. From there he moved to Neversink, where he had resided up to the time of his death. He leaves a widow and eight grown children. John and Edward served in the late war, George, the eldest son, lives at Galetea, Pa; Edward at Coudersport, Pa, and Gus at Pittsburg, Pa., John remains at home with the old folks, Mrs. Morgan, the eldest daughter, lives at Serahton, Pa., and Mrs. Nathaniel Hamer lives at Smethport, Pa, Mrs. Daniel Wagoner at Port Chester, N.Y.; Kate remains at home. The funeral was attended by his relatives and a large concourse of friends at St. Peter's church, Liberty. Interment in the Liberty cemetery. Mr. Lambert was 85 years, nine months and five days old at the time of his death. He was a good father, a kind husband and an honest neighbor. He was always a member of the Catholic church - Liberty, N., Register. Death of Alonzo Lucas. Alonzo Lucas died in the General Hospital at Buffalo last Friday night, of appendicitis. He was aged 27 years 4 months and 17 days. About five weeks ago Mr. Lucas was taken there for treatment. Two operations were performed with the hope of benefiting him, but _ _ _ _ seemed to only _ _ _ _ and death ensued. The remains were brought to this place last Saturday. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. I.T. Walker officiating. In spite of the severe storm pending at the time, there was a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends present. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Lucas was joined in Wedlock to Miss Edith Brittain, Dec. 24, 1895. He leaves a wife and one small child to mourn his early departure. May he who tempers the wind for the shorn lamb watch over and guard the bereaved in their hour of affliction. Feb 18, 1896: Death of Hon. C.L. Wheeler. Chas L. Wheeler one of Bradford's most honorable and influential citizens died suddenly last Saturday evening of apoplexy. The deceased was born in Maiden, Mass., Sept. 4, 1829. He moved to Bradford in 1873 and ever since has been _ _ _ _ in the advancement of the city's interests. He was a man of brilliant (unreadable). From Monday's Era the following is taken: Mr. Wheeler was an active and earnest member of the Church of the Accension and for ?? years he had acted as Superintendent of the Episcopal Sunday School. He was a vestryman and lay reader of the church. Mr. Wheeler was one of the most prominent Masons to the State. He had long been identified with the fraternity and held various position in the local organizations. He was District Deputy Grand Master, F.&A.M. Division Commander of the Knights Templar; Eminent Commander of the local Commandry Grand high Priest of Bradford Chapter No. 250, R.A.M. Worshipful Master of Union Lodge No. 334, F.&.A.M. was treasurer of different Masonic _ _ _ . Mr. Wheeler had a peculiar aptitude for conducting ( Mr. Wheeler's achievement continue but are difficult to read.) Feb 25, 1898: Death of Mrs. H.W. Georgia. Died at State Line Mills, February 18, 1898, Almira M., wife of H.W. Georgia, aged 67 years, 6 months and 5 days. Deceased was born August 13, 1832, at Danby, Tompkins county, N.Y., and spent her early married life in Tioga and Chemung counties, N.Y. where all her children, three boys and four girls were born. She is survived by her husband and live children. Mrs. Ransford Jones and Mrs. W.W. _ _ _ _ of Williamsport; Willis Z, Maria L. and Clara A. of State Line Mills. Chemung county the family removed to Lycoming county, Pa., where they resided _ _ _ Roaring Branch and eight years at Williamsport, moving from the latter place to Smethport in 1881. During a nine year resident in this borough Mrs. Georgia, by her many womanly virtues and Christian traits of character endeared herself _ _ _ _ with whom she came in contact and the heartfelt sympathy of this entire community gives out to the afflicted family in their bereavement. In 18?? The family moved to State Line Mills. The funeral was held from the family residence at one o'clock last Monday afternoon, Rev. T.R. Taylor, pastor of the Smethport Baptist church of which denomination the deceased had long been a consistent member, officiating. Interment in Portville, N.Y., cemetery a long line of carriages following the remains to the grave. Friends and relatives present from out of town were: Mrs. B.F. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Lindsley, Mrs. W.H. Knight, Mrs. J. Colegrove, Mrs. Henry Smith and son, of Smethport; Miss Libbie Moses, of Eldred; Dr. and Mrs. G.W. Winterstine, Miss Helen Rogers, of Portville; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dearborn, Mr and Mrs. Fred Georgia, Miss Estella Georgia, Miss Alice Georgia of Olean, Mr. Geo. Brooks, of Waverly, N.Y., and Mr. D.C. Brooke of Spencer N.Y., the two last belong the only living brothers of the deceased. Mar 4, 1898: Early last Sunday morning the nine-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Jones died of Pneumonia. The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth's church Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Father Flood officiating. Interment in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Patrick McCabe, an influential farmer, died at his home on Bar_ _ brook last week, aged ?? years. Mr. McCabe had been ill for a couple of years. A widow and five children mourn his departure. Funeral was held Sunday at Eldred. Mar 11, 1898: Alexander S. Browster, one of Wellsboro most honored citizens, died last Saturday night aged 86 years. He had been a resident of Wellsboro for 69 years _ _ _ _ of justice of the peace for 15 consecutive years. Last Saturday forenoon the sad intelligence reached this office that bright little Vera Gilbert, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ?? Gilbert, formerly of this place but now of Machine, N.Y. had died the day previous of heart-failure. The news saddened the heart of everyone in the office and their memory went back for a space of two years when her presence used to brighten the usual gloom that generally predominates in a printing office. Everyone on the force had a kind and pleasant word for Vera, of "Jerry", as she was playfully called for it was delight to come into the office and have a chat. The few years of childhood that she spent here on earth were of the brightest. She has escaped the trials and cares that follow later in life. The MINER tenders sympathy to the bereaved family in this sad hour of affliction. The funeral was held at Coudersport Monday afternoon. Mar 18, 1898: The veteran soldier, William Devine, proprietor of the Hotel Rochester, at Bradford, died last Saturday at about 11 o'clock of pneumonia after a brief illness. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at ? o'clock. Mar 25, 1898: Death of Mrs. Curtis. The death of Mrs. Erastus Curtis, which occurred at the family residence in this borough at 1:30 a.m., yesterday, in the 93d year of her age, removes to her heavenly home one of the most amiable and one of the most universally beloved old ladies of this section of the country. The general breaking down of her system has been going on for some time but nothing of a dangerous character was observed until last Saturday, when the evidence of pupil dissolution became apparent. Mrs. Curtis was born in Butternut, Otsego county, N.Y., in 1805, and her maiden name was Mary Etta Starr. In 1838 she was married to Erastus Curtis who survives her, and in 1847 they moved to Keating township and on the property which was their home for nearly fifty years. She was the mother of four children, but only one, Mrs. F.O. Redmond of this borough survives her. Miss _ _ _ _, a niece, now a resident of Bradford, lived with the aged couple from early childhood until about the time they moved into this borough some ? years ago. Mrs. Curtis was _ _ _ _ genial disposition who always _ _ _ _ people to their homes. (unreadable) Her death will be a severe blow to her aged husband. For 61 years they have been inseparable. The sympathy of this entire community extends to _ _ _ _ of the deceased in their sad bereavement. The funeral will be held at the house ?? o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Rev. T.W. Chandler of Duke Centre officiating. The remains will be interred to Rose Hill cemetery. H.F. Burlingame. H.F. Burlingame died at the home of his son, royal H. Burlingame of West Clarksville, Allegany county, N.Y., March 17, of bilious intermittent fever, aged 60? years. The remains were brought here last Saturday and the funeral was held at the M.E. church at 1 o'clock the same day, Rev. I.T. Walker officiating. The remains were taken to the Aldrich cemetery at Kasson. The deceased was born in what was then known as Sergeant township, now Norwich township, on the farm not owned by G.W. Burdick. In 1841 he was married to Miss Sally Rifle. Four children were the fruits of this marriage, H.L. of Smethport, Wilber, who died in the late war; Amanda, wife of James B_ _ _ _ , Sugar Grove, Michigan, and Arabella C., wife of Lucas Wilson of Ludington, Mich. Mrs. Burlingame died in 1849. For his second wife he married Miss Canandana King; five children were born to them, Carlton K; Millie J., wife of E.L. Olmsted of Colegrove; George D., deceased; Miss Elle of Bradford and Royal H., of West Clarksville, N. Y. The deceased has held many local offices of trust and has been a successful business man. Of late years he has traveled considerably, making many trips to the western states. He was a member of the M.E. church here for ?5 years, having joined the same in 1853, when Rev. H. Hood was pastor. His only remaining brother, D. Burlingame of S_ _ ville and Mrs. Emma N. Carter of Colegrove, his only sister, were in attendance at the funeral. A large concourse of mourning relatives and friends were in attendance at the funeral. Apr 8, 1898: Death of Patrick Henry Smith. Patrick Henry Smith died at his home in east Smethport on March 31, 1898, aged 40 years, 3 months and 3 days. His death was caused by that dread disease, consumption, with which he had been a sufferer for about three years. Mr. Smith was born in Bridgeville, Sal _ _ _ _ county, N.Y., and came to East Smethport about twenty years ago. He was married to Winifred Glenn and the union was blessed with three children; Harry Edward, aged 15, Ellen Agnes, aged 12, who with their mother survive him, and Paul, who was drowned about a year ago. His father, Matthew Smith; three brothers, Thomas of _ _ _ _ , Matthew and John who reside with their father at B _ _ _ _ N.Y., and a sister, _ _ _ _ survive him. For eighteen years Mr. Smith worked as a cooper at the Z_ _ _ works and was always a _ _ _ _ and reliable workman. He was a member in good standing of the Protected Home Circle and carried a $8,000 policy in that order. Thos. C _ _ _ of Olean, an uncle of the deceased, in company with his wife and son, Fred, were in attendance at the funeral. The other out of town relatives in attendance were Thomas J. Glenn of Buffalo and Mrs. Frank Whelan of Bradford. The funeral was held in St Elizabeth's church at 10 o'clock last Monday morning, Rev M.P. Flood officiating. The interment was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Death of Timothy Kinney. Timothy Kinney, one of the oldest residents of Marvin creek, died in his residence march 28, 1838, at 4:15 p.m. of cancer of the stomach, aged 70 years, 5 months and 9 days. Mr. Kinney was one of the pioneers of McKean county. Coming to Pennsylvania he purchased a tract of land of Delos Burlingame and by strict economy and many days of hard work he succeeded in making a home for himself and family. The deceased was born in Wileytown, Otsego county, N.Y., Nov. 12, 1827(?) and was married to Miss Sarah Thorpe in November, 1852 removing to Kasson in 1856. The fruits of this union were five(?) daughters and one son. Besides the aged partner of his life's joys and sorrows two daughters and one son survive him. The funeral was held in his late residence March 31st, Rev. O.H. _ _ _ _ of Mt. Jewett officiating. The remains were laid at rest in the Aldrich cemetery at Kasson, followed by a large concourse of mourning friends and relatives. May he rest in peace as he has been a great sufferer here for many years. Eric Swanson, who formerly resided with his father, H.P. Swanson, on M_ _ _ creek but went to Denver, Colorado, about two years ago, was killed by a runaway team last Saturday. A dispatch received here Sunday announcing the sad intelligence. The deceased was aged thirty-three years and unmarried. A younger brother was with him at the time of the accident. His father, mother and four brothers are left to mourn his untimely end. Apr 15, 1898: John Burns died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock after an illness of only five days of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Ireland in 1833, where he lived until 185? And was first married to Mary Ann Power, who died in 1861, leaving three girls, now Mrs. P.J. Daly of Kane, Mrs. Sheaton and Mrs. Cavelery, of Bradford. In 1864 he was again married to Elizabeth Connelly with whom he had several children all surviving him but one boy. Early in the fifties he went to Smethport where he lived until four years ago when he came to Kane and was employed on the P.&E.R.R. He was a kind father and will be greatly missed. The funeral will be held in St. Callistus church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Father W _ _ _ _ officiating, where the last rites of the Catholic church will be solemnized over him. Mrs. Mary Madigan, wife of Michael Madigan, departed this life on Tuesday afternoon, April 12, at her home on the Alton road a short distance from town. The husband and three sons, Henry, Fred and Ben mourn the loss of this devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Madigan has lived in this place for the past seventeen years and was highly esteemed by friends and neighbors for her many good qualities and kind offices wherever she could be of service. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition, but full of the spirit of kindness and sympathy and helpfulness. May she rest in peace. The funeral was held at St. Luke's church yesterday afternoon and the interment was made in Rose Hill. Michael Grant, a veteran of the late war, died at the county farm last Monday, aged 79 years. The deceased served five years and six months in battery E, United States Artillery. He had mad his home at the farm paying his board, as he was well taken care of there and could have all the comforts of a home. McKean Post, No. 347, took charge of the remains. Funeral services were held at St. Elizabeth's church Wednesday at 9 a.m., Rev. Father Flood officiating. The remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Judge W.S. Brownell, F.W. Brownell and W.F. Specht departed for Cicero, N.Y., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary P. Brown, sister of the first named gentleman and aunt of the last two. Apr 22, 1898: In the obituary of A.P. Brewer an error occurred to the name of the lady he married. It should have been Miss Helen Haven, instead of Colegrove. Wm. Orton, formerly of Bradford township, died at the poor farm on Monday last, aged nearly 88 years. He has been an inmate of the county house since 1892 and for a long time has been a sufferer of asthma, although old age and a general breaking down was the cause of his death. He was buried Wednesday morning, Rev. J.H. McCandless officiating. Mrs. Sallie Swanson, for six years an inmate of the county house, died at that place Tuesday. She has been confined to her bed for a number of years and death was a relief to her. She came from Mt. Jewett, and has a daughter living in Jamestown. The Swedish Mission church of this place had charge of the funeral. Apr 29, 1898: The remains of Kate Mahaney, a girl aged 16 years, were found in the river below Olean last Saturday. The cause is shrouded in mystery as the autopsy shows that death was not necessarily due to drowning as the lungs were fully inflated with air. There were no marks found upon the body that would indicate foul play. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 17.4 Kb