"Cas" to "Ce" Obituaries


From Geneva Daily Times 25 March 1908

Canandaigua, N. Y. - While employed at the plant of the Star Paper Company at Shortsville, six years ago, Edward Casby suffered serious injuries to his back, which resulted in his death Sunday afternoon at his home at Reed's Corners. He had been in poor health ever since and partially paralyzed. He is 25 years of age and is survived by his father, William Casby; three brothers, John, William and Malachy; and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Haley, Mrs. Henry Hanovan and Misses Catherine and Ella Casby, all of Canandaigua.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 16 May 1906

Thursday, May 10, at the Geneva City hospital, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Casby of Gorham, aged 65 years, death being caused by stomach trouble after an illness of five weeks duration. The deceased was born in County Galway, Ireland, and was married in New York city forty years ago. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom together with her husband survive. Mrs. Casby has been a resident of Gorham thirty-eight years. The surviving children are four daughters, Mrs. F. E. Healy, Mrs. Henry Hanovan, and the Misses Ella and Katherine Casby, all of Canandaigua; and four sons, William J. Jr., and Edward F., both of Canandaigua; Malachi of Gorham and John J. of Buffalo. She is also survived by one sister in this country, Mrs. J. A. Murphy of Gorham street, three sisters in Ireland and one brother in England. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church Monday at 10 o'clock and interment was in Calvary Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 19 March 1915

William Casby passed away on Friday at his home on the east lake road, where he lived 43 years. Deceased was born 82 years ago in County Galway, Ireland. He was married in New York City 50 years ago to Miss Mary Doullin, whose death occurred some time ago. There survive him four daughters, Mrs. T. E. Haley, Mrs. Henry Hanoven, Misses Ella and Katherine Casby of Canandaigua; and three sons, William, Jr., and John J. of Canandaigua, and Malachi of the east lake road. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Donnoly of New York City; and one brother, John Casby, of Rochester; and four grandchildren. Mr. Casby was a kind and loving father and respected by his many friends and neighbors. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church on Monday morning. Interment was in Calvary cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 18 September 1903

The death of Mrs. Alice Durand Case, widow of Adrian G. Case, late of Bristol Center, occurred on Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. T. McDowell, at Bristol Center. Mrs. Case had been in declining health for more than a year. The family home was at Bristol Center for many years, but after the death of her husband, she came to Canandaigua and resided on Bristol street. The deceased was 55 years of age. She is survived by five children: Oliver Case of Phelps; Burritt Case of Rochester; Mrs. B. T. McDowell of Bristol Center, and Gifford Case and Mrs. Harry Maxon of Canandaigua. Mrs. Case possessed many kindly traits of character which endeared her to a large circle of friends. She had been connected with the Methodist church for many years. The funeral services were held from her late home on Bristol street yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Dr. J. Wallace Webb officiating. The interment was in the West avenue cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 5 February 1909

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - On Monday occurred the death of Mrs. Arethusa Case, wife of Ralph O. Case, after a lingering illness. For a long time Mrs. Case had not been well, but her strong will power kept her up and doing, meeting and receiving her friends with her bright, cheerful manner, and concealing the effort it was for her to do so. Besides her immediate family, a large circle of friends will mourn her loss. Mrs. Case, formerly Miss Arethusa Park, of Bristol, was married to Ralph Case 37 years ago. She was a very ardent and faithful member of the Universalist church at Bristol, and was for years leader of the church choir and chorister of the Sunday school. She had held the offices of president and treasurer of the Ladies Aid society, and as long as her health permitted went back to attend her church. Her funeral was held from the Universalist church at Bristol yesterday at 11 a.m. Rev. L. D. Boynton, her former pastor, officiated. She was 61 years of age and leaves besides her husband, three children, Mrs. Seymour Reed, of White Stone, L. I., P. W. Case and Miss Vera Case, of this town; also two sisters, one of Jackson, Mich., and one at Canandaigua, and one brother who resides at Waterloo.


From Naples Record 30 April 1883

Billings Case is no more. On Monday morning, in the 68th year of his age, with but a few days illness of neuralgia of the heart, he passed on to the great unknown. Mr. Case was born and lived all his life within sight of the home his death has made so sad and lonely, to the wife and two daughters he leaves. He died as he has lived for many years, a firm believer in the happiness of all; that the last prodigal will return to his Father's house, and no wanderer will be lost; a kind and loving husband, father, brother and firm friend. He was a model farmer, having lived upon the farm where he died, for nearly half a century. Few, if any, among us have produced as much fine stock as he. His father, J. J. Case, came from Mass. to the Mud Creek valley in 1802, then an almost unknown forest, from which, with the ax of the pioneer, he carved out for himself and loved ones, a home where he lived to see most of his fourteen children settled around him.


From Ontario County Journal 23 February 1894

Bristol Center, N. Y. - The death of Billings H. Case occurred early Tuesday morning. He had been out of health for some time. The funeral will be held today from his late residence. He leaves a wife and two daughters. In Mr. Case's death Bristol loses one of her wealthiest and most prosperous farmers.


From Ontario County Journal 6 February 1914

East Bloomfield, N. Y. -  The death of Hon. Charles H. Case, a prominent citizen of the town, occurred at his home here on Wednesday afternoon, after a few days illness of pleurisy and pneumonia. Deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis two years ago, which did not impair his mind, but made him practically helpless. He was the son of William and Eliza Case. and was born in Canandaigua on July 11, 1824. On Oct. 11, 1849, he married Ann Taft of West Bloomfield, and they enjoyed many years together, celebrating their golden wedding. They were making plans to celebrate their 60th anniversary when his death occurred. Mr. Case was a staunch Republican. For two terms he represented Ontario county in the senate. He was also president of the Ontario Sunday School Association for 15 years, and was always an active Sunday school worker, having been superintendent for more than 30 years at Rushville, West Bloomfield and Allen's Hill. He is survived by five children, Mrs. John P. Ray, with whom he lived; William T. Case, also of East Bloomfield, Frank C. of Cleveland, Hiram C. Albany, and C. Fred, of Interlaken; also by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the late home at 2 o'clock this afternoon with burial at West Bloomfield.


From Ontario County Journal 10 September 1909

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - Allens Hill and the whole town of Richmond mourn this week the death of Mrs. Charles R. Case, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, following a two weeks illness. Mrs. Case was a daughter of the late B. C. Taft, of West Bloomfield, and was born in that town 82 years ago. She was a woman of great strength of character and until advanced years curtailed her strength was an active and influential factor for good in the community in which she had spent her life. Mrs. Case leaves, besides her husband, Hon. Charles R. Case, one daughter, Mrs. John P. Ray, with whom she made her home at Allen's Hill, and four sons: William T. Case of West Bloomfield; Frank C. Case of Cleveland, O.; Hiram C. Case of Albany; and C. Fred Case of Interlaken. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, W. T. Case in West Bloomfield, yesterday afternoon.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 October 1903

Phelps, N. Y. - Daniel Case, an old and highly respected citizen, died suddenly Wednesday evening. He had been in town that afternoon attending the funeral of Lysander Redfield, and started for home between 4 and 5 o'clock. A short time before supper, he went to his room and as he did not appear at the usual time, one of the family went to call him. On opening the door he was found lying on the floor, lifeless. The deceased was born at Mayfield, N. Y., seventy-eight years ago, but had lived in Phelps for the past fifty years. He is survived by nine children.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 7 March 1906

Rushville, N. Y. - Mrs. Eliza Rappalee Case, widow of the late Mortimer Case, died at her home in Main street at about 8 o'clock Thursday evening. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rappalee and was born April 12, 1840. On Nov. 24, 1858, she was married to Mr. Case, who died May 1, 1905. In October Mrs. Case left for Los Angeles, California, intending to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Boardman, hoping that the climate would be beneficial to her health. While there she was taken ill and returned home in January, since which time she has been gradually failing. She was a member of the Methodist church and a faithful worker in the Helping Hand society. Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E. G. Lapham of this village, and four sisters, Mrs. Christina Boardman of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Case Jones of Rochester; Mrs. Mary Dwelle and Mrs. E. C. Clark of this place. The funeral was held on Monday at one o'clock from her late res, Rev. A. W. Rice conducting the services. Burial in the Rushville cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 14 June 1912

The death of Mrs. Harriet Donaldson, wife of Ogden L. Case, occurred at her home on Bristol street on Monday, after a long illness, due to a complications of diseases. She was 63 years old. Besides her husband, there survive three daughters, Mrs. Maude McMullen of Rochester, Mrs. Ethel Jones and Mrs. Nellie McKay of Hopewell; one son, Ralph Case of East Bloomfield; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Phillips of Rochester, and Mrs. Effie Hill; one brother, Isaac Donaldson, who lives in Michigan. Rev. E. P. Wood officiated at the funeral services on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was at Baptist Hill.


From Ontario County Journal 26 February 1915

The death of Hiram Case. aged 77 years, occurred at Memorial Hospital yesterday morning, where he had been confined for several days. He had always resided in this vicinity. There survive three sons, Edgar B., of Victor; Marvin B., of Yorktown, Ind., and Walter B. Case of Canandaigua. The funeral services will be held at Pearl street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be at Boughton Hill.


From Victor Herald 17 May 1901

Mrs. Hiram Case, the mother of Edgar B. Case of this village, died at the residence of her son, Marvin, in Centrefield, Saturday evening. The deceased had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Case spent some time in Victor during the winter, and many friends and acquaintances will regret to learn of her death. Interment in Boughton Hill Cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 15 August 1900

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - Mr. Jeber Case, aged 80 years, was buried from his late home last Tuesday; interment at the Hill Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 15 October 1909

Bristol, N. Y. - At his late home on Monday took place the funeral of Jerome J. Case, aged 81 years, and a lifelong resident of the town of Bristol. He was a son of Isaiah and Rachel Case, the fourth child in a family of nine, five of whom survive, the youngest being 70 years old, Jonathan of Michigan; Mrs. Lucy Gregg, Watson and Isaiah Case and Mrs. Calvin Canfield of Canandaigua. Besides his wife, he leaves three children, Horace and Sidney and Mrs. Anice McLemale, all of this place; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Case will be greatly missed in his home as he was always there, and until about a week previous to his death had taken an active part in the farm life. The bereaved family has the sympathy of all. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, Rev. Wood of Victor, officiating.


From Ontario Messenger 5 December 1855

DIED - In Bristol, on the 24th ult., at the age of 82 years, Jonathan J. Case, Esq., father of Hon. Oliver Case, Member of Assembly elect from this district. Mr. Case came from Bristol from Rehoboth, Mass., in 1801, where he continued to reside up to his decease, much esteemed and respected. He was a gentleman of great energy and perseverance of character, and of the strictest integrity. He was frequently elected in this town to the highest offices of public trust, the duties of which he discharged with the strictest reference to the public good. He leaves a widow and 11 children, 74 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren to mourn his death, a large portion of whom reside in Ontario county, and are among the most active, intelligent and useful of her citizens.


From Ontario County Chronicle 10 October 1900

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - On Saturday noon, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Pomroy, occurred the death of Mrs. Judith Ann Case, at the age of 83 years. She leaves one son, Nicholas Case, of Bristol, and Mrs. A. B. Pomroy, of this town. The funeral was held from her late residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial was at Bristol Center.

From Ontario County Journal 12 October 1900

Bristol Center, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Oliver Case occurred on Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Pomroy of East Bloomfield, aged 83 years. Mrs. Case was one of the oldest residents of the town, having lived here nearly 60 years. She could tell the history of nearly all the buildings and tell the year they were built. When she came here, there were only a few houses in the valley. In years past she was ever ready to talk of the early history of the place. She was much attached to her home and church. As long as she was able to go, she was a regular attendant of the M. E. church, of which she was nearly a lifelong member. She leaves one son, N. H. Case, of this place, and other relatives. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon. Burial at Bristol Center.


From Ontario County Journal 27 May 1881

Flint Creek, N. Y. - Mrs. Julia Case died and was buried last week. She had been sick quite a long time, and is said to have been partially insane for more than a year previous to her death.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 August 1904

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Levi Case died very suddenly of heart failure yesterday morning at his home on Pearl street. Mr. Case was seventy-eight years old and has resided in this village for ten years. One son, William Case, of this village, survives him.


From Ontario Repository and Messenger 8 April 1874

Bristol, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Lucretia, wife of Mr. Orestes Case, took place on Saturday last, April 4th. She had been sick but one short week. Her age was 52. A truly noble woman, in the prime of her usefulness, respected and greatly beloved by her many dear friends. In addition to her husband and four of their own children, she also leaves six children whom she had cared for and reared, several of them from their earliest days, who mourn her early departure, knowing no other mother. If the sweet words of the Psalms, "The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance, " can apply to anyone, surely they did to Mrs. Case. She gave herself literally to the good of others. How true of her, "Life is not in years but in deeds."


From Ontario Messenger 8 August 1860

In Bristol, on the 2d inst., Mrs. Lucy Case, wife of Jonathan J. Case, deceased, in the 84th year of her age. Mrs. C. was one of the oldest residents of that town, having lived there for upwards of sixty years. She reared a numerous family of children, and lived to see her descendants down to the fourth generation. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, a pattern of meekness and piety; she goes down to the grave honored and beloved by all who knew her.


From Ontario County Journal 23 September 1898

Bristol Center, N. Y. - Mrs. Mark Case, who was loved and respected by all, died on Sunday after a long illness. Rev. Orelip, a former pastor, conducted the largely attended funeral on Tuesday. The floral tributes were many and handsome. A husband and two sons survive, besides brothers, sisters and other relatives.

From Ontario County Journal 5 May 1905

Rushville, N. Y. -  The death of Mortimer Lamb Case occurred at his home in this village early on Monday morning. Mr. Case had been in poor health for a number of years, but did not give up his business until last October, since which time he had gradually failed -- for the last three weeks had been confined to the house. Since Wednesday, April 26, he had lain in a comatose state, without taking any nourishment. Mr. Case, who had been a prominent figure in the community for many years, will be greatly missed. He was born in Rochester, April 27, 1832, and with his parents came to this place when a boy. He was married November 24, 1858, to Miss Eliza Rappalee, who survives him. At that time he was engaged as clerk in the store of Castle & Case. Soon after his marriage, he removed to Bristol, where he was clerk in the store of his uncle, Oliver Case, for
two years; then he returned to this place and opened a general store on the corner where M. J. Wilson is now located. After a few years, he bought out and carried on a drugstore for a short time, but soon returned to the drygoods business, which he had conducted ever since. For two years, 1884 and 1885, he conducted a store in Farmer, now Interlaken, and when he again returned to this village he occupied the John H. Wisewell store, where the business is still carried on. On November 15, 1868, he united with the Methodist church of this place, of which he was an active member till his death. For a number of yrs, he served as steward and for the past two years had been church treasurer. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. and the F. & A. M., being one of the oldest members of the latter order and having done much to bring about its present prosperous condition.

Beside his wife, there survive him one daughter, Mrs. E. G. Lapham; one sister, Mrs.  Elizabeth Fisher, of East Bloomfield; two brothers, Charles R. Case, of Allens Hill, and Edgar F. Case of Penn Yan. The funeral was conducted under masonic auspices on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A. W. Rice officiated. Interment was made in the village cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 2 March 1900

The death of Mrs. Nancy N. Case occurred on Friday morning at her home on Prospect street. Mrs. Case was the wife of the late Billings H. Case of Bristol. At the time of his death, which occurred February 20, 1894, she came with her daughter to this village, and had since resided here. She was born in Bristol 65 years ago. For 30 years she had been a member of the Congregational church of Bristol Center. Two years ago, she suffered a paralytic stroke, and had partially lost the use of the left side of her body. During these months she has been cared for by her daughter, Miss Effie Case, who with another daughter, Mrs. William Allen, of Bristol, survive her. Five brothers and two sisters also survive, Mrs. Lucy Gregg, and Mrs. C. J. Canfield of this village; Jonathan Case of Armada, Mich.; A. A. Case of Chetopa, Kan.; Isaiah Case and W. W. Case of this village. Short services were held from her home on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. Aurelian Post, the pastor of the Congregational church at Bristol Center. The remains were taken to Bristol Center, and one o'clock services were held in the church. Interment was made at Bristol.


From Palmyra Courier 26 September 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Spier attended the funeral service of Nicholas Case, at Bristol Center, Tuesday. Mr. Case was a former resident of Palmyra, one of the Boot and Shoe firm of Case and Buel. Mr. Case was the brother-in-law of Mr. Spier.

From Ontario County Journal 20 February 1903

Bristol, N. Y. -  Nodiah D. Case died at his home on Monday, after an illness of three days, aged 82 years. Mr. Case was remarkably well and strong for one of his years, and was active up to the last week of his life. He drove to Canandaigua only the Wednesday before his death. He had always lived in Bristol. He leaves two sons, John W. and Charles E. Case, both of Bristol. The funeral was held from his late home yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. F. F. Buckner officiating.


From Ontario County Journal 2 March 1883

Cheshire, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Nodiah Case, of Bristol, was held at the church on Sunday last. It was largely attended by sorrowing friends. She will be greatly missed by all.


From Naples Record 15 April 1881

Bristol Center, N. Y. - Olive Case, wife of Herbert L. Case, died April 4, aged 33  years.

From Ontario County Journal 24 May 1895

At his home in Vincent, town of Bristol, occurred the death yesterday morning of Orestes Case. The deceased had been suffering from mental trouble of late, but on Wednesday night did his work about the place as usual. Early yesterday morning he was stricken with apoplexy, and died in a short time. Mr. Case was 78 years of age and one of the best known citizens of Bristol, having been a resident of that town during his lifetime. Mr. Case leaves two sons, Herbert L. and Frank, of Bristol, and a daughter, Mrs. George Gregg, of this village. His second wife and one child by the latter union survive.


From Livonia Gazette 27 February 1941

The funeral of Ralph O. Case, 91, formerly of this place, whose sudden death recently occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chadd Chase, of Brooklyn, with whom he had made his home, was held at the home of his son, P. W. Case at Bristol road, Canandaigua, Thursday, at 2:30. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol.


From Ontario County Journal 26 November 1915

The death of Mrs. Sally Chapin Case, aged 92 years, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Couch, Chapin road, on Saturday. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Couch. Rev. C. M. Eddy officiated at the funeral services on Monday. Interment was made in the Woodlawn cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 10 August 1900

Allen's Hill, N. Y. -  Sebra L. Case died Sunday, August 5, aged 89 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. G. E. Morse officiating. He leaves a wife and eight children: Dudley, Schuyler, Ralph, Ogden, and Miss Nellie of this place; Mrs. Worthy and Mrs. Ogden of Canandaigua, and Mrs. E. M. Benham of Hopewell.


From Ontario County Journal 6 February 1874

Seymour W. Case died at his home near Bristol Center on Monday night, January 26th, 1874, aged 61 years. Mr. Case was born in Bristol, and was one of a family of ten sons and four daughters, all except one of whom lived to adult age, and all of whom have occupied highly respectable positions in society. Although a farmer, and a resident of a quiet country town, Mr. Case was what every American citizen should be, a student of his country's history. Mr. Case left a widow, two sons and one daughter, three sons having preceded him into the world of light. His funeral was attended in the Universalist Church of Bristol on the 29th inst.  The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. Jewell and by the Masonic Fraternity, of which he was an honored member.  The great throng of people in attendance, composed of both rich and poor, proclaimed in terms, stronger than any words could do, the estimation in which he was held by his fellow citizens. May the useful and honorable life thus closed have many imitators.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 January 1910

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Theodore Case, a retired farmer of this place, occurred Wednesday at his home on Jay street. A week ago Mr. Case suffered a cerebral hemorrhage which resulted in his death. The deceased had live in the Town of Phelps since his infancy and for a number of years conducted a farm south of here. He disposed of his farm and retired from that occupation last April, then taking up his residence in the village. Mr. Case was born at Haggerman's Mills, Montgomery county, 68 years ago. He leaves, besides his wife, two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Flood and Mrs. Charles Wheeler; and two sons, William and Charles Case, all of this place. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.


From Ontario County Journal 14 July 1911

At his home on South Pearl street on Sunday afternoon occurred the death of William W. Case, following a general breakdown and long period of invalidism. Deceased was born in Bristol in October, 1826, and thus had nearly reached his 85th year. October 23, 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Amelia Hitchcock, and he had hoped that he might be spared to celebrate the coming October his 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Case removed to this village with his family in 1879 and had since resided here. He was a carpenter by trade, but retired from active life many years ago. About six years ago, Mr. Case suffered the fracture of his right leg in a fall and never thoroughly recovered from that injury. Besides, his wife, there survive one son, William W. Case, Jr., of this village; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Higley of this town, and Mrs. Lizzie Culver, wife of Frederick Culver, residing at Lewiston, Idaho; one brother, Isaiah Case, and two sisters, Mrs. Louisa L. Canfield, widow of Calvin J. Canfield, and Mrs. Lucy Gregg, widow of John Gregg, both of this village. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the home and were conducted by Rev. G. Rector Dye. Burial was in Woodlawn.


From Ontario County Journal 20 April 1883

Zebulon T. Case, a well-known citizen of Geneva, died at his residence in that place last Friday of paralysis, after a protracted illness, at the age of nearly sixty years. He was a member of the old dry goods firm of Wilder, Case & Co., and afterwards of the firm of Case & Mann, in Rochester, retiring in 1865. He was engaged in business in New York for a short time, and for several years he has lived retired in Geneva. He leaves a widow and one son, William H. Case. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 30 July 1931

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Casey, who died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Bain in Summerville, was held this morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Dougherty of 186 South West street, and 9 o'clock at St. Stephen's Church with solemn requiem mass. The celebrant was the Rev. John Muckle of Sea Breeze, near Rochester, assisted by the Rev. William McPadden as deacon and the Rev. John Guy as sub-deacon. Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery. The bearers were Matthew Kelleneer, Andrew Bolger, Jeremich Dineen, William Diviney, Thomas Maney and William Davie.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 26 August 1932

Geneva, Aug. 25 - Mrs. Elizabeth Casey, died this morning at her home, North Exchange street. She leaves three sons, Thomas, John and James Casey; and two daughters, Elizabeth Casey and Mrs. Herbert Cooley.

From Geneva Daily Times 24 June 1895

The funeral of Owen Casey, one of Geneva's oldest residents, who died at his home on North street Friday morning, took place this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales church.  The deceased was 86 years of age.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 August 1928

Thomas Casey, 60, died today at 12:30 o'clock at his home, North Exchange Street. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Miss Elizabeth Casey and Mrs. Herbert Cooley; three sons, John, Thomas and James; one brother, Patrick Casey; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary McDonald and Mrs. Elizabeth McNerney, all of this city.


From Ontario County Journal 29 November 1912

William Casey, colored, aged 60, who resided with his wife in Phelps street, stepped in front of a Rochester & Eastern car at Palmer road, just east of the village, on Tuesday evening and received injuries from which he died a short time later. Jasper Canan, motorman of the westbound car that reached Canandaigua soon after 8 o'clock, said that when his car had nearly reached the Palmer road shelter, the man stepped directly upon the track and was struck before the car could be stopped.


From Ontario County Journal 11 October 1912

Canadice, N. Y. -  The death of Alva J. Caskey, who had been in failing health for the past two years, occurred at his home on Friday afternoon, aged 71 years. He was born in the town of Richmond. He married Miss Phoebe Chapman, of this town where the greater part of his life was passed. He is survived by his wife, one son, Edgar Caskey of Chicago, Ill.; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Mary Klinefeller of East Bloomfield; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Willard and John Caskey, of this place; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Purcell of Linwood and Mrs. Sarah Coykendall of Mumford. The funeral was held from the church on Sunday and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. W. J. Brown, who returned from conference to officiate. The sympathy of the community is extended to the aged wife.


From Livonia Gazette 20 February 1931

Canadice, N. Y. -  Mrs. Cora Caskey died at her home in Hemlock Sunday after a short illness. Mrs. Caskey lived nearly all of her seventy-four years in Canadice, having come here from Richmond with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wright,in her girlhood days. She was the last of a family of five. Mr. and Mrs. Caskey went to Hemlock for the winter this year. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, her pastor, the Rev. G. H. Nelson, officiating. Burial was in Canadice cemetery. Surviving are her aged husband, John Caskey; two sons, Willard of Richmond and Earl of Livonia; two daughters, Clara Mastin of Canadice and Elna Kingsley of Honeoye. A daughter died in Canandaigua two years ago. There are also several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.


From Livonia Gazette 28 July 1905

Mrs. Emily Caskey died at her home in Canadice Tuesday at age of 65. She had lived in Canadice more than thirty years.

From Livonia Gazette 26 August 1932

Canadice, N. Y. -  The community was shocked and saddened last Tuesday morning to learn of the death of John Caskey, who was found dead in his bed at his home. It had been his habit, since the death of his wife over a year ago, to divide his time between his children and his home. Sunday evening, his son, Willard, and wife spent the evening with him and tried to persuade him to return home with them, but he declined and at that time seemed as well as usual. The doctor thought he passed away in his sleep shortly after retiring Sunday evening. Mr. Caskey was a lifelong resident of this place and a much-respected citizen. He is survived by two sons, Willard of Richmond and Earl of Canandaigua; and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Kingsley of Richmond and Mrs. Lem Mastin of this place; and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Coykendall of Hemlock. The funeral was held at the home in Canadice Wednesday, Aug. 17. The Rev. Nelson of Hemlock officiated. Interment was made at Canadice Corners. Mr. Caskey was 83 years old.


From Ontario County Times 20 July 1881

Canadice, N. Y. - In the death of Sydney Caskey, our community has lost one of its most respected and highly esteemed citizens. He was 37 years of age and left a widowed wife and orphaned daughter, besides a large circle of other relatives, who have the sympathies of the community in their affliction. His funeral was conducted by Rev. W. J. Hobbs of Springwater at the M. E. church on Tuesday, the 12th inst.


From Geneva Gazette 13 January 1899

Andrew J. Cass died at the home of his son-in-law,  J. Chas. Hawey, last Sunday afternoon, aged 71 years.  His funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 October 1913

The death of Mrs. Bridget Cass, widow of the late Patrick Cass, occurred this morning at ten o'clock at her home, 34 Clinton street, after an illness of only a few days following a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by four sons, Michael, William, Patrick and Thomas, all of this city; also two daughters, Nellie and Jennie, also of Geneva.

From Geneva Daily Times 2 February 1905

Mrs. Margaret Cass, mother of William and Thomas Cass, the florists, died at the home of her son, Thomas Cass, at 3 o'clock last night, aged ninety years. Mrs. Cass had been ill for about six weeks. Deceased had been a resident of Geneva forty-four years. Her husband, William Cass, died about fifteen years ago. The funeral will be held at 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning at Trinity church. Interment in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 May 1934

Mrs. Mary Horner Cass, widow of the late William H. Cass, of 280 Hamilton street, died yesterday at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium where she had been a patient for some time. She is survived by four sons, Frederick T. Cass, Lewis H., Thomas, Jr., and Charles H. of Geneva; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Krom of Livingston Manor and Mrs. Carl Craig of Gloversville; a brother, John Horner of Lowell, Mass.; three sisters, Mrs. William Phelps of Westborough, Mass., Mrs. Albert Dunkies of Providence, R. I., and Mrs. Walter Dolliver of Boston; and eleven grandchildren. Mrs. Cass was a prominent member of the Eastern Star and Amaranth, having been a past district deputy and past matron in both Orders. She was also a member of the Matrons and Patrons Association and of Trinity Episcopal church. A prayer service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 at Trinity church with the Rev. Samuel H. Edsall officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 January 1929

Michael Cass, aged 68, died at his home, 109 West street, this morning, following a long illness. He was in the employ of the Shur-On Optical Co. for over twenty years and was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Stephen's Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Cass is survived by two daughters, Miss Mary Cass and Mrs. Martin Conroy, both of this city; three sons, William, and Thomas of this city, and Joseph of Rochester; one brother, Thomas of Geneva; two sisters, the Misses Jennie and Nellie Cass of this city; and two grandchildren.


From Geneva Gazette 29 September 1899

MR. PATRICK CASS, one of our oldest and most industrious citizens, a resident among us for sixty years, died at his home, 34 Clinton street, on the 25th inst.  He is survived by a widow and seven children.  The funeral took place yesterday. Interment in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 November 1905

Patrick Cassidy, a nurseryman, sixty-eight years of age, died at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his late home, No. 280 Hamilton street. The deceased has lived in the city for the last forty-three years and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Patrick Casey, of this city. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9:15 o'clock from the house and 10 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. 


From Geneva Daily Times 26 October 1903

Mrs. Patrick Cassidy of Hamilton street died at the City hospital yesterday morning. She was taken there Saturday morning and was operated upon for an obstruction in the intestines. Besides this a cancer was found. She weakened rapidly and although the operation was in a way successful, her condition was such as to render recovery impossible. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.


From Ontario County Journal 7 February 1919

The death of Charles Cassort, one of the oldest residents of Canandaigua, occurred at his house on Main street on Friday, following a three weeks' illness. He was born on November 8, 1825 in a log cabin on the Sand Hill road, northeast of Canandaigua. He was the son of David and Sarah Phelps Cassort. He attended the Sand Hill district school and later completed his education at the old Canandaigua Academy. On December 18, 1850, Mr. Cassort married Amelia E. Beebe, whose death occurred on February 17, 1857. On January 23, 1868, he was married to Mary B. Beebe, whose death occurred on May 5, 1915. He is survived by one son, E. W. Cassort of Canandaigua; and one brother, William Cassort, Chapin road. Funeral services were held from the late residence on Monday afternoon, Rev. Herbert L. Gaylord officiating. Interment was in Sand Hill cemetery.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 9 May 1906

Mrs. Emily Jane Gardner Cassort, widow of the late James Cassort, died at her home in Washington street, last Wednesday afternoon after a few days illness of heart trouble, at the age of 84 years. She had been a member of the Baptist church here since 1846 and was its oldest continuous member. Mrs. Cassort was the daughter of Ishmael Gardener, a prominent farmer of this town. She was married to James Cassort in 1843 and to them one daughter was born, Julia P. Cassort, who became the wife of Dr. Watson W. Archer of Clifton Springs and who died in 1869. She is survived by one brother, David H. Gardener of Hudson, Mich. Mrs. Cassort had a charming disposition and had won the love of a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held from the late home in Washington street Friday afternoon and Rev. J. Scott Ebersole officiated. Interment in Woodlawn.


From Shortsville Enterprise 20 October 1911

Franklin David Cassort died at the home of his son, David F. Cassort, in East Main street, last week Friday evening at 7 o'clock. He had been in poor health for a long time and his demise was occasioned by old age, having nearly reached the four-score mark. The deceased was born on the old homestead near Canandaigua and was a son of the late David Cassort. With the exception of about 20 years passed in the State of Illinois, he had spent his whole life in this county. He took up his residence in Shortsville last spring at the time of the removal of his son and family to the village from their farm, just west of here. Mr. Cassort was a dry goods merchant in Canandaigua and Illinois for a large number of years and later became a buyer of grain and produce. He was married three times, his third wife dying about 13 years ago. In his faith he was Episcopalian. Besides his son, he leaves two brothers, William and Charles Cassort, both residing near Canandaigua. The funeral services were held from his late home on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hoyt F. Hill, of the local M. E. church. The interment was made in the West Avenue cemetery at Canandaigua.


From Ontario County Journal 9 September 1881

Deacon Francis J. Castle died of cholera morbus at the residence of Ten Eyck Munson, in this village, on Monday, at the age of 73 years. Mr. Castle was taken ill on Saturday morning, but his case was not expected to prove fatal until Sunday night. The news of his death was a painful shock to most of his friends who were unaware of his illness. Mr. Castle's is a great loss to this community. He was universally esteemed as a man of excellent character, of a high degree of intelligence and unassuming demeanor. Mr. Castle was born in this town, and until recently resided on the farm which was occupied by his father and grandfather. He was a prominent and influential member of the Congregational church, and a man of exemplary Christian character. His excellent qualities as a man will ever be remembered by his acquaintances as an example worthy of imitation. For a few years past Mr. Castle and his wife have been residents of this village.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 19 June 1907

Mrs. George Castle died at her home in Green street Sunday after suffering three strokes of apoplexy in a period of two weeks.  She is survived by her husband and one son, John Castle. The funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Ahrens & Breen Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. S. Ebersole officiated. Interment in West Avenue cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 23 April 1909

Oliver C. Castle, one of the oldest and best-known residents of this town, died at his home on the Bristol road yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, after an illness of about four months from tuberculosis. Mr. Castle was born in the town of Canandaigua in 1836 and, except for a short time spent in Steuben county, had lived his entire life in this neighborhood. He had always been a farmer by occupation. When the Civil war broke out, Mr. Castle enlisted and served in Company D, 126th N. Y. infantry, and was a member of Albert M. Murray post in this village, until the time of his death. Mr. Castle is survived by his wife, Christina B. Castle, four sons, Francis J. of Albany; Charles B. of New York City; John A. of Geneva; and O. L. of Canandaigua; two daughters, Mrs. C. S. Boatfield of Camillus, and Mrs. James K. Haire of Canandaigua, and one sister, Mrs. Anna N. Howey of Canandaigua. It is expected that the children of the deceased residing at a distance will arrive home today, at which time the funeral arrangements will be made.


From Ontario County Journal 22 January 1904

The death of Mrs. Phebe Gillett Castle, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, occurred at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Wayland Hopkins, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Castle was in her eighty-second year, and had been an invalid for more than a year. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gillett, of Cheshire, and was the last member of her family. After her marriage to Seth Castle, the family home was at South Bloomfield and continued to be until the death of Mr. Castle caused the breaking up of the home. The funeral was held from the Hopkins home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Margaret Brennan, pastor of the Victor Universalist church, officiating. The interment was in Woodlawn.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 November 1910

Clark Castner, aged 71 years, died this morning at 2:45 o'clock at home of his daughter, Miss Mary Castner, No. 64 West avenue. The deceased was a soldier in the Civil War with Company L, 148th Regiment. He was a member of the G. A. R. and U. V. U. of Penn Yan. His survivors are one son, Eugene Castner; one daughter, Miss Mary Castner of this city; and one brother, George Castner of Penn Yan. A prayer service with Rev. W. W. Weller officiating will be held at the house Monday morning at 10 o'clock, and the funeral will take place at the Presbyterian church at Dresden at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment in Dresden.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 18 December 1907

Monday, at the family home in Tilloson street, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Caston, wife of Edward Caston, aged 65 years. Death resulted from apoplexy, a stroke of which the deceased suffered several days before. Mrs. Caston is survived by her husband and four children, two daughters, Mrs. William Park who resides in Erie county and Miss Pearl of this place; and two sons, Louis of Syracuse and Eugene of Canandaigua. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. J. N. Bridgeman officiating. Interment will be in West Avenue cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 5 October 1894

Although long expected, the death of Mr. Daniel Catchpole causes most profound sorrow in this community. His ailment was of a cancerous nature, in hopes of eradicating which he submitted to a critical operation at the hands of a New York surgeon several months ago. The operation afforded him only temporary relief. He came to fully realize the incurable nature of his ailment and accordingly, "set his house in order" in spiritual as well as material things for the great change. Mr. C. was formerly an attendant of the Ref. Dutch Church, latterly of St. Peter's Church. In business he had been for many years a member of the firm of T. Smith & Co., carrying on the extensive and prosperous business of the "Geneva Steam Bending and Spoke Works." His duties were the oversight and management of the practical operations. Associated with him were Messrs. Thomas Smith and his own two sons, E. A. and L. G. Catchpole. The business has been and still is exceedingly prosperous, much of the credit therefore being due to his sagacious oversight and management during his lifetime. The deceased leaves a widow and three children, two sons and one daughter. In former years we were closely associated with the deceased in some of Geneva's organizations. For a long time he was a member of old Franklin Engine Co. No. 4, and became engineer of the Button Steamer when it took the place of the old brake machine. The funeral services will take place at St. Peter's Church tomorrow at 4 p.m.


From Rochester Times Union 13 June 1925

Geneva, June 13 - Funeral services for Edward A. Catchpole, who died last Tuesday afternoon at Bellows Falls, Vermont, were held from St. Peter’s Church, Geneva, this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Mr. Catchpole was sales agent in the Eastern territory for the Egery Register Company of Dayton, Ohio; and had headquarters in Albany. He was a member of St. Peter’s Church and also of the Hydrant Hose Company. The bearers were Messrs. Peter R. Cole, Jessie Barker, Perry M. Jacobs, A. J. Hammond, Charles Wheeler and Frank W. Whitwell. Dr. Ross Randall Calvin had charge of the services. Members of Hydrant Hose attended the funeral in a body. Burial was made in Glenwood Cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 31 May 1905

Emily A. Catchpole, seventy-five years of age, wife of Alfred Catchpole, the founder of the Catchpole boiler works, died yesterday at her home, No. 9 Genesee park. The deceased was born in France and came to this country in early life. For a time she was a teacher in New York city but after her marriage to Mr. Catchpole, she has resided in this city. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Caroline White, of Peoria, Ill. She was a sister of the late Mrs. William Hayward.


From Geneva Advertiser 2 July 1889

Today we chronicle the death of another of our longtime citizens, George Catchpole,  who passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 1889. He was born in Suffolk, England, in the year 1801, and consequently was aged nearly 88 years. He came to Geneva in the year 1836, accompanied by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Edward Smith, and two sons, Alfred and Daniel E. The latter was but two years old at that time. The family took up their residence on Lewis street in the year 1840 and that has been the old gentleman's home ever since. Three children were born to them here, of whom but one survives, Martha, wife of Immer Crittenden. His consort died the 15th of July, 1882. There have been few men of stronger vitality than he. He retained all his mental and physical faculties to within ten days of his death, and was sound in mind to within a few hours of the end. Mr. Catchpole was a man of very quiet habits and disposition, so that he was intimately known by but few outside the vicinity of his home. They knew his worth as a citizen, a neighbor, a friend. In all his relations he was true as steel. He was a man of his word, and a promise was sacredly kept. He was an inventor, a mechanic of no ordinary talents and in this respect his two sons,
follow closely after. Such men's lives cannot be prolonged too far. Every village has room for plenty like them. A few years ago he united with St. Peter's Church and has since been a steady attendant at all services. From that sacred Memorial edifice his mortal remains were last Friday conveyed to the grave. Six grandchildren acted as bearers, the four sons of Edward Smith and two of D. E. Catchpole. Could there be a stronger token of affection for the aged old man than this? His face as it reposed in his coffin was the very picture of "a rest in peace."


From Geneva Daily Times 2 January 1908

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Cathrell, widow of the late George Cathrell, died Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Keene, of No. 27 Elmwood avenue. The deceased was 84 years old and was born in Philadelphia. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal church in Butler, Pa. Her survivors are ten children, fifty-two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There are nine daughters: Mrs. Samuel Altemus of Blackwood, N. J.; Mrs. J. C. Allen of Atlantic City, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin of Lima, O.; Mrs. Norman Wentworth of Greentown, Ind.; Mrs. Frank Keene of this city; Mrs. E. A. Jordan of Lawrenceville, Ill.; Mrs. G. R. Jordan of Hartford City, Ind.; Mrs. William Weible of Independence, Kan.; and Mrs. W. G. August of Pleasantville, Pa.; and one son, George Cathrell, Jr., of Oil City, Pa. A short funeral service will be held this evening at eight o'clock from the home of Mrs. Keene and the remains will be taken on the 10:10 Lehigh Valley train later to Philadelphia, where the burial will take place.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 October 1909

Rushville, N. Y. - The death of Stanley Catlin, a former resident of this village, occurred at the Arnold Home for Aged Men in Detroit, Mich., Monday, after an illness of a few days. His remains were brought to this village yesterday, and this morning at 11:30 o'clock, the funeral services were held in the Congregational church, Rev. S. L. Smith officiating. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Catlin, and was born January 6, 1825. For over fifty years he was a resident of this village, making this his home until four years ago, when he went to Detroit. For twenty-five or thirty years he conducted a drug store here, and was a man prominent in all church and village affairs, being one of the leaders of the Congregational church of which both he and wife were members. Mr. Catlin was one of the "forty-niners" who went to California in search of gold, and after his return to this village, he married Elizabeth Reddout, whom he survived by a number of years. Of a large family, he was the last surviving member. He leaves an adopted son, George Catlin, of Detroit, Mich.


From Ontario County Times 26 March 1879

Flint Creek, N. Y. - Charles Caton was buried at the Sand Hill cemetery on Friday last. Charley is the fifth one of his family that have been buried within three years, his father, mother, and two sisters having all died within that time. He leaves only one brother to mourn his loss. George has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in his sad bereavement.


From Geneva Courier 25 April 1877

Died, in Seneca, on the 18th inst., Mary Caton, aged 23.  Four times within two years friends and neighbors have been called to mourn and sympathize with this afflicted family.  Father, mother, and two daughters have gone to their long home; two others only remain out of the once prosperous family.  In their bereavement, they have the united sympathy of the community.


From Ontario County Journal 27 June 1902

Naples, N. Y. -  Mrs. Mary French Caton, widow of the late Jams Caton, died on Sunday, after a severe illness of two weeks. The deceased had always lived in Naples, having been born here 67 years ago. Her father was Joseph French, whose home was in the western part of the town, where she spent her girlhood. After her marriage she lived in the village. Two sons, William and Joseph, and one daughter, Mary, all of Naples, survive her; also three brothers and one sister. Joseph M. French, who died May 27, and whom she helped to care for in his last illness, was an older brother.


From Ontario County Journal 18 January 1901

The death of Mrs. Sarah M. Caton, widow of George W. Caton, occurred at Washington, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna A. Hager, at an early hour on Monday morning. Mrs. Caton went to Washington in September, and was taken ill shortly after her arrival there. A week before her death, she contracted a severe cold, which was followed by an attack of asthma. The remains were brought to Canandaigua on Tuesday, and the funeral services were held from the Baptist church on the same afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Caton was born in Rushville 81 years ago, and since her marriage, had lived in Penn Yan, Chapinville and Canandaigua. During the Civil war, she was an active worker in the Soldier's Relief work, and many boxes of provisions and clothing were gathered by her efforts and forwarded to the Boys in Blue. She was a member of the Woman's Relief corps of this village. She leaves, besides her daughter, three sons, Frank E., of this village, and R. Torrey and Henry T. of Washington.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 January 1896

The death of Mrs. M. L. Catterson, after a ten days illness from gastric fever, occurred Sunday night at 10 o'clock, at the home of her son-in-law, H. H. Henderson, on William street. She was 74 years of age, and for the past four years had resided here with her daughter. She had been a faithful and consistent member of St. Peter's church for many years. Mrs. Catterson leaves three daughters and three sons: Mrs. H. H. Henderson and Miss Susie Catterson, both of Geneva; Mrs. V. R. Eddington of Glenora; and Rev. W. L. Catterson, an Episcopal clergyman of Catawba; Dr. G. L. Catterson of Spokane, Washington; and John Catterson of Baltimore. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Rankine to officiate, and interment will be made in Glenwood.


From Geneva Courier 8 March 1882

William Catterson of the town of Seneca died at half past five o'clock this morning, aged 67 years. Removed from Geneva fourteen years ago. Here he was janitor of the college. He was then a member of Trinity church, but has since connected himself with Memorial church. The funeral will be on Friday at 11 o'clock from his late residence, 4 1/2 miles west of Geneva, and at 1 o'clock service will be held at Memorial church. His remains will be buried in Glenwood Cemetery.


From The Naples Record, April 17, 1935, Page 1

Services for Mrs. Harriette Hinckley Caulkins, 80, widow of R. Parker Caulkins, will be held from the Presbyterian church in Naples on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs. Caulkins died this Wednesday morning, April 17, 1935, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarance R. Wright, in Clifton Springs, where she had been tenderly cared for during an illness of several years. She leaves another daughter, Miss H. Alice Caulkins, who teaches in White Plains.

Until a few years ago Mrs. Caulkins was a resident of Naples. She was prominent in musical circles as a contralto vocalist, pipe organist and pianist, and as an instructor in music. She had served long terms as organist in the local Methodist and Presbyterian churches. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, following the closing of the Christian Church here, and was very active in church and Sunday School work. She was recognized as one of the best Bible students in this section and as an exceptional leader and instructor in religious work. Her happy disposition and her beautiful character constituted a wholesome and forceful influence in the community.


From Ontario County Journal 18 September 1914

Parke Caulkins, a prominent resident of Naples, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. B. Wright, at Clifton Springs, on Wednesday. The funeral services will be held from his late home tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

From Ontario County Times 23 January 1889

Naples, N. Y. -  Reuben P. Caulkins died at his home on the 19th inst., his age was about seventy-three years, during more than fifty of which he had lived in this town. A widow and five grown children survive him.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 May 1905

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Sarah L. P. Caulkins died at her home on the Rushville road at Naples at 7:30 this morning. Mrs. Caulkins was born in Essex, Conn., in 1814, and was the oldest of a family of eleven children, all of whom she has survived, her last sister having died six years ago. Her father was Captain Gideon Parker. In her girlhood she accompanied him on a trip from the New England states to Mobile, Alabama. She received her education at a seminary in Mobile. Two brothers served in the civil war. Mrs. Caulkins married R. P. Caulkins in Connecticut sixty-eight years ago and moved in Bristol Hill in 1840. In 1845 she moved to the farm where she died. She was a member of the Baptist church here for many years and a regular attendant up to a few years ago. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Julia McCullen, Mrs. Marynette Conly, J. J. and R. B. Caulkins of Naples and Mrs. C. C. Pinker of Wayland, and a nephew, B. C. Parker, who lived with her since childhood.


From Ontario County Journal 5 February 1875

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cavanah were sadly afflicted last week in the loss of their three bright children by scarlet fever. They were aged respectively six years, four years, and ten months.  The bereaved parents receive the sympathy of the community.


From Ontario County Journal 5 May 1899

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Rose Cavanaugh, wife of the late James Cavanaugh, died of pneumonia  last Friday morning, after a brief illness, aged 66 years. Two sons, John, of Newton, Mass., and James of this village; and three daughters, Mrs. Benham of Clifton Springs, Mrs. Frank Spray and Miss Rose Cavanaugh of this place, survive. The funeral services, which were held at St. Frances church at 10 o'clock on Monday forenoon, were largely attended. Burial was in the Phelps cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 17 February 1888

James Cavanaugh, who for the past quarter of a century has guarded the crossing at Phelps Junction, was killed while on duty last Wednesday.  The accident was supposed to have occurred about 3 o'clock in the morning, and the theory is that he was struck by an east bound "wild cat" train.  He was badly crushed and cut about the head.  Mr. Cavanaugh from his long connection with the railroad had come to be well and favorably known.  He at one time was a civil engineer and spent several years of his life at that profession.


From Ontario County Journal 11 April 1913

The death of James L. Cavanaugh, aged 80 years, occurred on Tuesday. Deceased came to Canandaigua from Pennsylvania to reside with his daughter, Mrs. C. A. Caldwell, Fort Hill avenue, about 10 years ago. He leaves a son, C. C. Cavanaugh of Canandaigua; and three daughters, Mrs. C. A. Caldwell and Mrs. Ida Dean of Canandaigua, and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Penn Yan. The remains will be shipped to Andrews Settlement, Pa., this morning for burial.


From Ontario County Times 7 February 1872

Thomas Cavanaugh, of Geneva, fell from his chair on Saturday evening last and immediately expired. He was twenty-three years old and leaves a wife and child.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 April 1917

Mrs. Ellen Cawfield, widow of the late Thomas Cawfield of 107 Castle street, died at the family home today at 12:15 o'clock, following a long illness.  She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frank McGough of Detroit, Michigan; Miss Emma C. Cawfield and Mrs. E. C. Meehan of Geneva; and Mrs. John O'Brien of Chicago, Ill.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 July 1909

Thomas Cawfield, aged 78 years, died at the family residence, No. 107 Castle street, at 9:45 o'clock this morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, and four daughters, Mrs. Frank McGough of Detroit, Mrs. John O'Brien of Chicago, Miss T. Cawfield and Mrs. E. C. Meaham of this city. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery


From Geneva Daily Times 18 June 1904

William E. Cawley died at 11:50 last night, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Cawley, No. 28 Clinton street, after a short illness of plural pneumonia. The deceased was twenty-nine years of age. Besides his mother he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Gulliver of Rochester, Mrs. William Burk and Miss Theresa Cawley of Geneva.


From Ontario County Journal 5 December 1902

Orleans, N. Y. - On the morning of Nov. 26, occurred the death of Mrs. Clarence Cayward, after a long illness from dropsy. She leaves a husband, five children, John and Clarence Cayward, Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. Edward Deal and Miss Grace Cayward, all of this place; an aged mother and one brother. Mrs. Cayward always found time to lend a helping hand to those in need, and there are but few homes in this community that she has not entered in the hour of trouble and eased the aching heart with words of love and sympathy. She was an active member of the church and the W. C. T. U. The funeral was largely attended from the Baptist church on Friday afternoon.


From Geneva Daily Times 9 January 1915

Orleans, N. Y. - Clarence C. Cayward, aged 68 years, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Jones, of this village. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. Edward Deal and Mrs. Arthur Barker, all of Orleans; two sons, John Cayward of Canandaigua, and Herbert Cayward of Orleans. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 o'clock from the church. Burial will be made in the Orleans Cemetery.


From Geneva Courier 20 February 1878

Mr. George Cayward, eldest son of the late George Cayward of Seneca, died in Dresden, February 5, after a brief illness, aged 77 years.  Mr. C. was born in England, came with his parents in 1805 to America, and his father bought the estate now owned and occupied by William Cayward in the town of Seneca. On this homestead Mr. Cayward was brought up, and in 1828 married Miss Hannah, daughter of the late David Clarke near Hall's Corners. Mrs. C. died very suddenly last year and the stricken husband has never fully rallied from the blow.  He died in great peace, beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was buried at the cemetery on his father's estate at the Little Church. He was brother to Mrs. William Forster of Seneca.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 August 1913

Rushville, N. Y. -  The death of Mrs. Martha E. Caywood occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Harris, at Reeds Corners, Tuesday night. Mrs. Caywood was 82 years old, and was born in England, the daughter of Robert and Martha Miller. When 12 years of age, she came to this country, and on January 3rd, 1850, was married to William Caywood, of Hall, where they made their home until his death sixteen years ago. Since that time she had lived with her daughter, at whose home she died. She leaves two daughters and six sons: Mrs. Harris of Reeds Corners; Mrs. Manley Caywood of Prattsburg; John Caywood of Avonca; Edwin of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; Stark, George and James of Cohocton; and Wilson of Hall; and one brother, Robert Miller of Cohocton. The funeral was held from the Methodist church at Gorham yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Bruce Pearce officiating. Burial in Little Church Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 March 1896

Tuesday morning last, Peter Cepco, a Hungarian, who was in the employ of the Lehigh Valley railroad at Manchester yard, was run over by a switching train and instantly killed. He was at work on the track and did not notice the train. Coroner Howe, of Phelps, was notified, who impaneled a jury and an investigation made. The jury in their verdict censured the railroad company for not having a man on the rear of the train when backing up to give warning as was the fact. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Stoddard of Shortsville and burial was at the Catholic cemetery at Clifton Springs on Wednesday.


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