The Otsego Farmer
February 22, 1908Permelia Ray, widow of the late Erastus H. Chappell died at the family home on Lane Hill, near Milford, Thursday, February 13th, of pneumonia. She had been a helpless invalid from paralysis for many years, bearing her suffering very patiently.
Two children survive her, Mrs. D. Jay Richardson, who has always cared for her and Ray L. Chappell of Oneonta; also one sister, Mrs. F.L. Coleman of DeRuyter, N.Y.
The Otsego Farmer (Cooperstown, NY)
July 20, 1906Erastus H. Chappell, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Lane Hill near Milford and a veteran of the War of the Rebellion died at his home after a long illness, of Bright's disease Sunday evening aged sixty-three years.
He was a native of Knoxville, Pa. After the war in which he served with distinction as a member of the second Pennsylvania cavalry he came to Milford and married Pamelia Ray Barnard and for the past twenty-one years has resided on the farm where he died. Most of this time his wife has been a helpless rheumatic upon whom he has bestowed the tender watchcare of a devoted husband being always seconded and aided by his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Richardson who has always resided at home on account of this affliction.
Beside the wife and daughter mentioned he is survived by one son, Ray Chappell of Oneonta.
DeRuyter Gleaner
September 9, 1915Emma L. Coleman.
The death of Mrs. Emma L. Coleman occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John B. VanDeusen, 535 Main St, at 11:30 Tuesday night. The deceased was nearly 77 years of age and had been remarkably strong and active up to about six weeks ago, when her strength began to fail and resulted in a general breaking down of the whole system, from which she gracefully grew weaker until she passed peacefully away.
Mrs. Coleman was a daughter of the late Alonzo and Julia Ray and was born at Milford, where she spent her girlhood days. She was twice married, her first husband being Hamilton A. Carpenter of Herkimer, who during the early days of the Civil war enlisted as a soldier and was later captured by the rebels and placed in the Andersonville prison where he died. She afterwards married Noah Otis Coleman, a prominent business man of DeRuyter, where she went to live and resided until three years ago, when she came to Oneonta to make her home with her daughter, Mr. Coleman having died some 13 years ago.
Mrs. Coleman was affiliated with the Presbyterian church of DeRuyter. Her many years of residence there had won her a wide circle of friends and her death will be a source of regret and sorrow to all her acquaintances. Beside the daughter above mentioned, she is survived by one son, Fred A. Coleman, who resides in Syracuse.
DeRuyter Gleaner
September 25, 1902Noah Otis Coleman, one of DeRuyter's best known citizens. was found dead at his home on Utica street in this village at about 6 o'clock last Sunday evening. The report when first heard seemed almost incredible, as be had been about the streets, apparently in usual health, during the day and up to within a few minutes of his death. About 5 o'clock Mrs. Coleman went to the cemetery for a walk: he said be would come up and return with her after getting the milk at F. S. Mitchell's. Taking the pail he chatted a few minutes with his sister across the way, Mrs. Mary DeLong. who. was just starting on a carriage ride with some friends.
Mrs Coleman tarried at the cemetery some time, awaiting her husband's arrival, but as he did not come she returned to the house alone. Unlocking the front door she entered, removed her gloves and as she passed into the kitchen glanced at the clock: it lacked 5 minutes of 6:00. Seeing Mr. Coleman on the floor she said: "Why Noah! What are you doing down there?" There was no answer, and feeling something was wrong she ran to the nearest neighbor, Mrs. Betsey Russell, who came quickly, with others. It was all too evident that life had flown: Dr. McClellan, who was promptly called, said that death touched him before he struck the floor. The hat beneath the face and one hand cramped behind him showed this.
Mr. Coleman had suffered from heart trouble, severely at times, for several years: this was not generally known and as his countenance had a bright and healthy look, the sudden summons was a great shock to the community.
Mr. Coleman was born in Truxton, N. Y Oct. 8. 1834. and came to DeRuyter with his parents when about eighteen months old. This village has ever since been bis home, with the exception of the three winters preceding the last three, whim were spent in Syracuse. He was in the store with his father from his early youth until the death of that veteran merchant in 1888. after a successful business career of half a century. The father was of large frame, and "Little Noah," as the son was familiarly called from the contrast, was a most valued assistant, being quick at figures, a good Judge of human nature and an affable and popular salesman. The store was closed soon after the father died, and a few years since Mr. Coleman remodeled it into a convenient and pleasant dwelling.
On January 27, 1867. Mr. Coleman married Mrs. Emma L. Carpenter, who survives him: they have one son, Fred A. Coleman of Syracuse. A brother Will H; Coleman, of Syracuse, and two sisters. Mrs. W. W. Rainey and Mrs. Mary A. DeLong of this village, and a large circle of other relatives and friends unite in mourning the loss of a good citizen, whose quaint and witty observations, and pleasing manners made him welcome everywhere.
Oneonta Daily Star
January 12, 1922
Data extracted from poor copy
Died preceding evening at residence.
Died from Brights disease.
Maiden name Jennie B. Cuffman, daughter Of Orin S. and Irene L, (Rockwel
l) .
Married Mr. Smith June 12, 1907
Brother Howard R. Cuffman, Rockwell's Mills.
Sisters Marcia Cuffman, Younkers and Mrs. Hubert Thompson, New York.
The Daily Inter Ocean
January 21, 1894Wescott - Jan. 19, at this residence, No. 577 Orchard Street, of typhoid pneumonia. R. A. Wescott, age 49 years.
Chicago Daily Times
April 14, 1942Wescott - Isabelle Wescott, loving wife of C. A. Wescott, passed away April 12 at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Lincoln Daily News
October 26, 1915Joseph Edgar Wescott, seventy uears old, died a 8 a.m. Tusday at the home 1801 P. Street. The body is being held at Castle, Roper and Matthews.