"Cos" to "Coz" Obituaries


From Geneva Daily Times 6 June 1904

Phelps, N. Y. - The funeral of Hon. David Cosad, who died Friday was held yesterday at his residence two miles south of Phelps. The services were under the direction of Sincerity Lodge, F. & A. M. and were conducted at the house by Rev. J. M. Gilbert of St. John's Episcopal church. The burial services were read by Rev. E. L. Waldorf, chaplain of Sincerity Lodge. The bearers were A. S. Smith, Dr. F. D. Vanderhoof, John Ray, Jacob Whitbeck, B. F. Prichard and W. C. Gout. Mr. Cosad was born in Seneca county seventy-two years ago and had been a resident of this town for the past forty years. In his younger days he took an active part in politics and was twice elected member of assembly by the Democratic party. Since returning from politics, he engaged in farming and was well-known throughout the state as a successful vineyardist. He is survived by his widow.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 April 1905

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The funeral of John Cosgrove, who died Monday at the Sanitarium in Clifton Springs, was held here yesterday at St. Mary's church, and the burial in Calvary Cemetery. Rev. James T. Dougherty officiated at the services. Deceased was aged about 42 years. He was born in Canandaigua, and had lived here till a few years ago, when he became a resident of Buffalo. He was a railroad man, and was well-known and popular in a large circle of acquaintances. He is survived by his wife, one brother and three sisters.


From Ontario County Chronicle 16 July 1902

Timothy Cosgrove, a  lifelong resident of Canandaigua, died at his home in Ontario street, Saturday morning, July 12, aged 65 years. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church on Monday morning. There were present many friends from out-of-town. The deceased is survived by a wife.


From Geneva Gazette 22 November 1850

Departed this life at Oaks Corners, Mrs. Fanny Cost, wife of Col. Cost, after an illness of three weeks. Her disease was typhus fever. She had lived over 63 years; it is over 41 years since she publicly professed faith in the Redeemer, and those who best knew her - her nearest friends and relatives testify that her was a living, practical faith, by which though dead she yet speaketh.


From Ontario County Journal 1 March 1895

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - John Cost, aged 84 years, died at his home on Hibbard avenue Monday night, after a long illness. The funeral services were held from his late residence at 2 o'clock Thursday.

From Ontario County Journal 9 March 1900

The death of Mrs. Mary J. Debow Cost, wife of Thomas H. Cost, occurred at her home, a few miles north of this village, on Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clock. On Sunday morning, Mrs. Cost was stricken with apoplexy and toward evening sank into an unconscious state, from which she did not rally. The deceased was born in the town of Farmington 63 years ago, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Debow. She is survived by her husband, to whom she was married Jan. 18, 1858; an adopted daughter, Ida H. Cost, and one brother, James Debow of Farmington. The funeral services will be held from the family residence this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. J. Q. Adams, pastor of the Presbyterian church of which she was a member, will officiate.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 August 1905

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Thomas H. Cost, one of Canandaigua's most successful and best known farmers, died at his home north of the village about midnight Thursday night, after a period of invalidism from paralysis extending over a period of five years. Mr. Cost had been unconscious since twelve days ago, when he suffered a final shock. Deceased was born in the town of Manchester November 21, 1831, and his father, Jesse Cost, was born in the same town just 100 years ago. Mr. Cost's early life was spent in Hopewell. He was educated at the Canandaigua Academy and Lima Seminary, and was engaged in farming in Hopewell until 1865, and settled on his present farm in 1868. Mr. Cost's 190 acres and buildings have been pointed out as among the best in the town. In politics Mr. Cost was a Democrat, and in 1881 served his party as supervisor of the town. He was also assessor, held the office of director of Ontario National bank, and has been a trustee of the First Presbyterian church for nearly a quarter of a century. February 13, 1858, he married Mary J., daughter of Gerrit Debow, who, with an adopted daughter, Miss Ida H. Cost, survives him. In his active days Mr. Cost was a man of rare business capacity, and his right conception of the duties of life made him genuinely beloved in his family and among friends. The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 20 November 1907

Daniel Costello, the Rushville farm hand who was thrown from his wagon in a runaway accident on the lake road on Nov. 1, died from the effects of his injuries at the Memorial Hospital Friday. Costello was brought to the hospital immediately after the accident and it was at first thought that his only injuries were two cracked ribs, but it later developed that he was suffering from concussion of the brain. Everything was done to restore him to consciousness and as his condition did not improve, Dr. Frank Brockmyre, who had charge of the case, secured Dr. Snow of Rochester, who trepanned the man's skull in an effort to relieve him, but the operation was unavailing and Costello died without regaining consciousness. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Bessie Francisco, who was adopted by a family in Elmira whose name she bears, and Mrs. H. B. Thomas, also of Elmira. The remains were removed to the Curtice undertaking rooms. Costello was employed by Geo. Blodgett, a farmer of Rushville, and had been in Canandaigua trading on the day that he met with the accident that terminated fatally for him.


From Ontario County Journal 11 November 1892

Honeoye, N. Y. - Mrs. Ellen Costello, wife of John Costello, of Canadice, died on Thursday, November 3, aged 65 years. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church on Friday, and the burial was in the new Catholic cemetery. Mr. Costello is suffering from a broken hip and is in very poor health.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 6 February 1907

Honeoye, N. Y. -  Mrs. Ellen Costello, wife of Thomas Costello, died at her home Friday afternoon, Feb. 1, aged 82 years. Mrs. Costello had been in poor health for some time and her friends were in a measure prepared for her death. She was born in Ireland and was married there to Thomas Costello. Early in their married life they went to Canada where they resided in Montreal, from there they went to Quebec and Maitland. After a few years they came to the United States and settled in Ontario county. Three children were born to them. The son, Michael, died some time ago. Mrs. Costello was a good Christian woman and led a long and useful life. She leaves besides her husband, two daughters, Miss Kate of this place, and Mrs. John Cotter of Buffalo to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held in St. Mary's church Monday morning and the burial is in St. Mary's cemetery.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 17 April 1907

Honeoye, N. Y. -  Thomas Costello died at his home in this village last Monday morning, aged 80 years. Mr. Costello had been suffering for some time from a cancer in his throat but the immediate cause of his death was pneumonia. His wife, Ellen Costello, died nine weeks ago. Mr. Costello was born in Ireland; when he came to America he settled in Canada where he lived several years. Then he came to New York and lived for some time in the town of Canadice. About twenty years ago he bought a place in Honeoye and came here to live. He was very patient during his long illness. Two daughters, Kate of this place, Mrs. John Cotter of Buffalo, are left to mourn his loss. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Wednesday morning.


From Ontario County Journal 23 February 1894

Phelps, N. Y. - The body of Mrs. Hannah Cotlin, widow of the late Charles Cotlin, was brought here last Sunday morning from New York, where she died on the previous day from la grippe. The funeral was held from St. John's Church on Sunday afternoon, and interment was made in the Phelps cemetery. Mrs. Cotlin was 70 years of age, and had been for a long time a companion of Mrs. General Custer. A daughter survives.

From Victor Herald 2 November 1895

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral of Edward Cotter, who died at his son's in Canandaigua last Sunday, was held from St. Bridget's church Tuesday morning, the Rev. J. J. Donnelly officiating.


From Shortsville Enterprise 8 March 1912

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cotter, an aged resident of the town of Farmington, occurred on Tuesday of last week at a Rochester hospital where she was removed for treatment about five months ago. Her age was 83 years. Mrs. Cotter was born in Queenstown, County of Cork, Ireland, and came to make her home in this country in 1868. She had made her residence in Macedon until about ten years ago, when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Oliver Ryan, of Farmington. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Ryan, she leaves one son, James Cotter, of Fairport. The funeral obsequies were held from the Catholic church at Macedon, Rev. M. A. F. Holmes officiating.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 4 July 1927

East Bloomfield, N. Y., July 3 - Mrs. Ellen Cotter, 80, died at her home here Friday, following several months illness. Born in Ireland, she came to New Bedford, Mass., with her parents when 19 years old, and five years later married Michael Cotter, and soon after moved to this place. She leaves two daughters, Katherine and Hannah of this place; three sons, Michael of this village, John of Gowanda and William of Victor ; and several grandchildren. Funeral from St. Bridget's Church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. P. A. Neville officiating. Burial in St. Bridget's Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 4 September 1896

Honeoye, N. Y. -  John Cotter died after several weeks of illness on Thursday morning, August 27, aged 66 years. Funeral was held at St. Mary's church and conducted by Revs. Father Hendricks and Murphy of Rochester, on Saturday last at 10 a.m.


From Geneva Gazette April 7 1899

John Cotter of Canandaigua committed suicide last Saturday by shooting himself in the head with a revolver.  He was about 30 years old and married.  It is thought that despondency caused by business reverses drove him to suicide.


From Ontario County Journal 11 November 1898

Ionia, N. Y. - Michael Cotter, who had been a patient sufferer for years, died on Monday evening at his home about two miles east of the village. Besides a wife, he leaves two daughters and four sons. Funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Bridget's church, East Bloomfield.


From Victor Herald 8 March 1907

East Bloomfield, N. Y. -  Mrs. Nancy Cotter, widow of the late James Cotter, died at her home east of the village Sunday morning of cerebral hemorrhage, aged 73 years. Mrs. Cotter was born in Ireland and came to this country about fifty years ago, and for the past forty-five years was a resident of this town. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held from St. Bridget's church, of which she was a member, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. J. Donnelly, of Victor, officiating. Interment in St. Bridget's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 28 January 1898

On Saturday, January 22, occurred the death of Patrick Cotter, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Hill, on Center street. The deceased was born in Cork, Ireland, and was 65 years of age. He came to this country forty years ago and located in this section. Mr. Cotter was employed on the Northern Central railroad for over thirty years. The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Mary's church, Rev. Father English officiating. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ann Cotter, and two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Hill and Mrs. Charles Swazye of this village.


From Shortsville Enterprise 18 June 1914

Edward J. Cotton, who had been in ill health for the past two years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Louisa Joslin in Farmington, on Sunday, May 31. He was born January 8, 1845, the son of Jeremiah and Sally Cheesebro Cotton. He was educated in the common schools and Macedon Academy. On December 17, 1863, he enlisted in Company M, Sixteenth Heavy Artillery, N. Y. S. Volunteers, and was honorably discharged on June 16, at close of the war. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Louisa Joslin, of Farmington, and three brothers, William, of Ionia, Mich., Edwin B. of East Rochester, and Charles of Farmington. Mr. Cotton was a member of Herendeen Post of Shortsville and had several town offices. The funeral was held the following Wednesday from the Friends Church, Rev. Edwin P. Wood of Victor, conducting the services. Interment was made in North Farmington cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by Herendeen Post. The following veterans paid their last tributes of respect to their fallen comrade: Commander J. V. Peacock, Comrades Charles VanBuren, Peter Hoffner, William Walter, Ira Dibble, James Young, Henry Whipple, Horace Sheffner and Oliver S. Titus, adjutant. A detachment from Macedon Post joined them.


From Ontario County Times 2 April 1890

Farmington, N. Y. -  Irving Cotton, whose severe illness was mentioned last week, died on Wednesday morning. Funeral at the Hicksite church last Friday morning.

From Ontario County Journal 30 November 1894

Farmington, N. Y. - On Sunday, November 25, Jedediah Cotton, aged 80 years and 4 months, departed this life, leaving three sons and three daughters and many friends to mourn his loss. During his long illness he suffered much from pain, yet all was borne with Christian patience and resignation. A respected citizen, a good neighbor, an affectionate parent. Funeral was held at his late residence at 10 o'clock a.m. Wednesday.


From Ontario County Journal 5 February 1909
 
West Bloomfield, N. Y. - On Monday at 2 p.m. occurred the death of William Cottrell, from a stroke of paralysis following a short illness. Mr. Cottrell was born July 30, 1832, and had always lived in this town, where he was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was public spirited and was always interested in everything that benefited the town. He was a very active member of the Congregational church, and for the past 13 years had held the office of deacon. Although advanced in years, no storm or condition of the roads ever kept him from his accustomed place in church. There he will be greatly missed. His neighbors found him always ready to help. The funeral was held from his late home yesterday afternoon, Louis Wilson, of Lima, officiating. Interment was made in the Rural cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife; one son, George D. Cottrell; one daughter, Miss Nellie S. Cottrell, and a brother, Henry Cottrell, all of this town. Friends were here to attend the funeral from Warsaw, Darien, Rochester and Clifton Springs. The following gentlemen acted as bearers: William T. Case, Myron L. Taft, Arnold M. Lyman, Carl Hotslander, Royal Wheeler and Melville Conklin.

From From Ontario County Journal 18 July 1913

The remains of Mrs. Catherine Cougevan, aged about 65 1/2 years, a former resident who died at her home in Penn Yan on Thursday, were interred in Calvary cemetery here on Monday. Deceased was the wife of Patrick Cougevan, who with five sons and one daughter, survive. They are: Joseph, Thomas and Mary of this city; William of Watkins; James of Penn Yan, and Frank Cougevan of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The funeral mass was celebrated by Rev. John R. FitzSimons of Penn Yan. Rev. James T. Dougherty was deacon and Rev. Robert J. Henry sub-deacon. Thomas Murray, William Widman, F. J. Kinsella, Charles Eighmy, William Sheehan and Thomas O'Brien were bearers.


From Geneva Gazette 26 August 1887

Death of a Veteran - Patrick Coughlin died at his residence, Genesee street, last Wednesday morning, aged 77 years.  Deceased was a veteran of the late war, having enlisted in 1861 in the 3d N. Y. heavy artillery. He served faithfully and gallantly during the full period of his enlistment.  He had passed even the prime of life when he enlisted, and thus was not actuated by those excitable emotions which filled our armies to so great an extent with young men. He realized at his mature years all the risks incident to the wearied march, the exposure of camp life, and the hazards of the battle field, and bravely and undauntedly he assumed and faced them all, and escaped without a wound. But unfortunately the effect was not without disaster in another form.  He was attacked with blindness, which in a short time rendered him a helpless invalid on the hands of his children. The pension laws of a grateful country covered his case, and he justly became a beneficiary thereunder. The nation's bounty bestowed upon him placed him beyond want, and dutiful and loving children saw to his personal comfort during his declining years.  The three daughters surviving are Mrs. Harry Stainton, Mrs. S. Palmateer, and one (Elizabeth) unmarried. The funeral of the deceased veteran will take place tomorrow forenoon from St. Francis de Sales Church. Deceased had suffered a year or two past from partial paralysis, but the end was hastened by lung difficulty.


From Victor Herald 11 December 1903

Patrick Coughlin died Tuesday at his home in the southwestern part of the town of Victor, aged 85 years. Mr. Coughlin's birthplace was in Ireland but the greater part of his life has been spent in this country. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's church, Rev. J. J. Donnelly officiating.


From Shortsville Enterprise 23 April 1914

Mrs. Elizabeth Coulter died on Saturday afternoon, April 4th, from the effect of a paralytic stroke, aged 75 years. Mrs. Coulter leaves three sons, Louis, of Manchester, and Milo and Harry of this town; two sisters, Mrs. L. H. Aldrich and Mrs. J. H. Kipp of Shortsville, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Coulter was a sister of the late Albert Johnson of this town. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the family home near Yellow Mills. Rev. A. A. Reed of Manchester officiated. Interment was made at Palmyra. The deceased lived in the house in which she died for a period covering 44 years, locating there on March 23, 1870. She was married on November 23, 1869, her maiden name being Miss Elizabeth P. Johnson. For about 25 years she was a faithful member of the Manchester Baptist church.


From Victor Herald 9 January 1892

Farmington, N. Y. - James Coulter died last Sunday morning of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Coleman of Rochester, and Miss Anna Coulter of this place.


From Ontario County Journal 25 October 1895

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral of James Courneen, who died last Saturday morning of typhoid fever, was held from St. Joseph's church, Monday morning, and was largely attended, the church not being large enough to admit all the friends. He left a wife and five small children who have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement.


From Ontario County Journal 17 January 1913

West Bloomfield, N. Y. -  On Saturday morning the community was surprised to hear that James Courneen died suddenly at his home in this village at 7 o'clock from a hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr. Courneen had been in poor health for more than a year and in the early fall went to Denver, Col., seeking health. After a time his wife and infant son joined him there, but he was advised there by physicians to return east, which he did a few weeks ago. He was the son of the late James Courneen and Mary Riorden Courneen, and was born in this village 25 years ago. He leaves, besides his wife and little son, his mother, three sisters, Elizabeth, Rose and Teresa; and one brother, Francis, all of Honeoye Falls; and another brother, Henry P. Courneen, of this village. The funeral took place on Monday morning from his mother's home, with services at St. Paul's church at Honeoye Falls, with Rev. M. J. Clenny officiating. Interment was in St. Rose's cemetery at Lima.


From Ontario County Journal 17 December 1897

West Bloomfield, N. Y. -  On Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's church was held the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Courneen, who died on Sunday night at the home of her father, John Seymour, after a short illness. She leaves, besides her two children, Mary B. and Seymour Courneen, a father, two brothers, James of this place, and Dennis of Buffalo; and five sisters, Mary, Bridget and Katherine of this place, Miss Lizzie of Auburn, and Mrs. Edward Dwyer of Livonia. The deceased was 35 years of age.

From Ontario County Journal 23 February 1900

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Mary Courneen, whose death occurred last Friday at her home here, and whose funeral was held from St. Rose's church on Monday, was 71 years of age. She leaves four children: Mrs. Horr of Buffalo; John of Butte City, Mont.; Mrs. Daniel Leary and Miss Maggie Courneen of this place.


From Victor Herald 24 March 1905

Mrs. Mary Courneen, widow of the late Roger Courneen, died very suddenly at her home in this village, Saturday morning, March 18th, after an illness of two days with pneumonia. Mrs. Courneen was born eighty years ago in Neuagh, Tipperary county, Ireland, and for fifty-four years had been a resident of this village, where she was very highly esteemed for her many sterling qualities. She was a devoted member of St. Joseph's church, which for the past twenty-six years she had had the entire care of, and with the exception of an illness for a few weeks about one year ago, she had never missed a service during that time; always faithful, always true. The deceased leaves four children to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, John Courneen of Brooklyn; Mrs. Mary Sullivan of Rochester; Miss Sara Courneen and James Courneen of this village. The funeral was held from St. Joseph's church Monday morning and was largely attended, Rev. Simon FitzSimons officiating. Interment was made in the family lot at Lima.


From Geneva Gazette 9 November 1900

Obituary - Mrs. John Coursey - died at her residence, No. 137 North Main street, on Friday, November 2nd, after long and patient suffering from cancer.  She was a widow, her husband having died about four years ago.  She is survived by two sons, John F. and Thomas J. (twins), and one daughter, Miss Mary C.  In her long illness and helplessness she has been affectionately nursed by her sister.  Her funeral took place last Tuesday with a solemn requiem mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, Rev. Father McPadden officiating.  Interment in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 27 February 1880

The Death of Patrick Coursey - On Tuesday afternoon last, removes from Geneva one of its most worth and conscientious citizens. Mr. Coursey was born in County Meath, Ireland, in February, 1816, just sixty-four years ago. He emigrated to America in 1847 and at once came to Geneva, where he has since lived, fulfilling the duties of a good citizen, an affectionate husband and parent and an humble christian. He was at first in the shipping and commission business, to which he soon added a store and then he became a tanner and some two years since erected the steam flouring mill on Exchange street, which he was engaged in running, in partnership with one of his sons, at the time of his death. Mr. Coursey leaves three children, Thomas, Stephen and Mary. Mrs. Coursey is also living. He was a devout member of St. Francis de Sales Church from which with the absolution of the Catholic Church, he has now been borne to his last resting place, carrying with him the love of his family and the respect of the community.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 September 1916

The death of Thomas Coursey, aged 76 yrs, of 39 Milton street, occurred this morning very suddenly. Mr. Coursey has been retired from business for several years and has not been in good health for some time on account of heart trouble. For the past three weeks he has been confined to his room, but has been up and around. Last night he seemed to feel as well as usual upon retiring, and in the night, Mrs. Coursey went in to see him and found him all right. Early this morning when she looked in he seemed so quiet that she went to him and found that he had died probably in his sleep. The body was still warm and she concluded that he must have died about 4 o'clock. Before his retirement, Mr. Coursey was in the milling business with his father and brother. He has been a resident of Geneva for the past 69 years. He leaves, besides his widow, one son, Lieutenant Thomas J. Coursey, who is now with Company B., Third New York Infantry, probably at Pharr, Texas, to whom a telegram has been sent, but as yet no word has been received from him. Mr. Coursey also leaves a brother, Stephen Coursey, of this city, and three grandsons, Thomas, Francis and Paul Coursey of Geneva. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 20 November 1938

Geneva, N. Y. - A. C. Court, prominent Seneca Castle business man, died yesterday in his home in that village following a short illness. Court had been engaged in the produce business for 35 years. He was active in the Methodist church and Castle Grange. Surviving besides his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Court, are one son, Wallace F. Court, Seneca Castle; one daughter, Mrs. William Graves, Marietta, O.; a brother, Earl Court, Marion, O.; and a sister, Mrs. Newton Childers, Marion, O.; also a granddaughter, Mrs. Clyde Harriman, Geneva. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the home. The Rev. Donald Cronk will officiate, assisted by the Rev. B. F. Butler. Burial will be in Whitney Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 21 October 1898

Phelps, N. Y. - Franklin Courtright, an old resident of this town, died last Saturday of old age, in the 86th year of his age. A wife and several children survive. The funeral services were held from the residence last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

From Geneva Daily Times 17 January 1927

Phelps, N. Y. -  The death of Mrs. Jane Decker Courtwright, one of the oldest, if not the oldest, resident of Ontario county, occurred at the Canandaigua hospital at an early hour this morning. Mrs. Courtwright would have been 105 years old, her next birthday in March. She has been a patient in the hospital since last August. Mrs. Courtwright was born in Phelps March 25, 1822, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Decker. Her husband, Frank Courtwright, was born in 1817 and died in 1899 at the age of 82. Records fail to show the birthplace of Mr. Courtwright. Records, however, show that practically all of Mrs. Courtwright's kinfolk, nearly all deceased, lived to be more than eighty years of age.

The aged woman spent her entire life in Phelps, living in here home about a mile north of Phelps for many years. She was the mother of eleven children, four of whom are now living. They are: Charles E. of Phelps; Benjamin of Shortsville; Mrs. Henrietta Brown of Cohocton and Mrs. Ida Burgess of Junius; and several grandchildren. A clipping from a newspaper at the time of the anniversary of her 102nd birthday showed her to be still in robust health and said in part that she had "lived quietly and retired in this community for so long a time, that it was only lately when old family records were unearthed that her age became known."


From Ontario County Journal 6 August 1897

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Mattie Conklin Courtright, wife of Benjamin Courtright of this village, died early on Wednesday morning of typhoid fever, after a short illness, in the 22d year of her age. A husband survives. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the residence on Exchange street. Rev. A. J. Waugh will officiate and interment will be made in the Phelps cemetery.


From Geneva Advertiser 1 January 1901

The remains of our former townsman, Mr. John W. Coutant, father of Jesse B. Coutant, reached here from Auburn last Thursday at noon and were taken to Glenwood for interment.  He lived to the ripe old age of nearly 85 years, and is survived by his widow, age 82 years, two sons and three daughters.


From Geneva Daily Times 9 August 1905

Mrs. Ketura L. Coutant, mother of J. B. Coutant of No. 244 Washington street, died Monday in Auburn at the age of eighty-six. The body will be brought here tomorrow afternoon on the 12:17 o'clock New York Central train for burial in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 August 1910

Mrs. Salina Easterbrook Coutant, wife of Jesse B. Coutant of the Geneva Preserving Company, died suddenly last evening at the family residence, No. 244 Washington street. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered in the morning while alone in the house. Mrs. Coutant has not been in good health for some time, but yesterday she was as well or better than usual when Mr. Coutant left home for his office. When he returned home at noon, he found his wife lying unconscious. Dr. J. P. DeLaney, the family physician, was at once called and everything possible was done to restore the unconscious woman but without avail, and she passed away at about 9:30 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. Coutant, it is said, had suffered attacks similar to that of yesterday before, one about seven years ago and another a couple of years ago. The deceased is survived by her husband, and one daughter, Martha E. Coutant, who has been absent from home for some weeks visiting friends in the west. She was immediately sent for and is expected home late tonight. Mrs. Coutant was born in Devon, England, in 1858 and married Mr. Coutant December 5, 1883. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock and will be private. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Rev. J. B. Hubbs, rector of St. Peter's church will officiate.


From Ontario County Journal 1 October 1886

Naples, N. Y. - The death of James Covel was something of a surprise, as but three weeks ago he thought himself better than for a long time before, and made visits out of town. He was tapped three days before he died, his death occurring on Friday morning, Sept. 24. His funeral on Sunday called together a large number of friends. Mr. Covel was extensively known, and his naturally genial manner made him many friends. He was 67 years old. For about two years dropsy has made him an invalid. He leaves a widow and two sons.


From Ontario County Chronicle 20 April 1904

James L. Covel of Naples, who has been employed in this village for some time past and has made his headquarters at the Webster House, was found dead in a room at the hotel at about 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Covel was the inventor of a patent process for coating furnace and steam pipes and has been engaged in this work here this winter. Thursday night he came to the hotel but did not register. Early in the evening he complained that he did not feel well and soon after went upstairs to room 46. As he did not register, the hotel employees were not aware of his presence until about 12:30 o'clock when night clerk, Carl Christoph, went to the room and discovered the body of Covel, fully dressed lying upon the bed. Coroner Warner was summoned and after an examination, granted a certificate of death from heart disease. Covel was 53 years of age and is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Hawley and Miss Alice Covel of Naples and two sons, Harry of Rochester and one living in Naples.


From Ontario County Chronicle 31 December 1902

Naples, N. Y. - Aunt Lydia Covel, as she was called, died Monday at the home of her son-in-law, Frank Wood, near Covel Settlement. She was one of the much esteemed old ladies of South Bristol, where she was born and had always lived. She was the daughter of Northrup Holcomb, one of the pioneers of the town. Her husband died many years ago. Four children survive her.

From Ontario County Chronicle 7 January 1903

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - Died, December 28, Mrs. Lydia Covel, aged 85 years, widow of the late Cyrus Covel. Funeral was held Tuesday morning at Frank Wood's, near Seneca Point. Interment in Coye cemetery. She has one older sister living, Mrs. Ann Penoyer of Seneca Point; a brother, F. C. Holcomb, of Bristol Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Wood and Mrs. J. Trickey of Academy, and one son, T. J. Covel of this place. She has been in feeble health for a few years past, but confined to her bed only two days. She will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.


From Ontario County Journal 30 October 1903

Naples, N. Y. -  Mrs. Mary Covel, widow of the late James Covel, died on Monday morning, aged 83 years. She was born in Academy, in this county, and was one of the children of Rev. Philip Sanford, a christian minister. She married in 1841, since which time she had lived in Naples. She leaves one son, James L. Covel of Naples; two sisters, Mrs. Janette Stetson of Academy and Mrs. Lucia Noyes of Michigan; and two brothers, Thompson and Raymond Sanford, both of whom reside in the west.


From Ontario Repository & Messenger 29 August 1877

Naples, N. Y. - The funeral of Mr. Thomas Covel, who died in Canandaigua, as he has been living there with his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Brown, the past year, was attended at the Christian church last Tuesday. The remains were brought up the Lake, and the services held as soon as the procession arrived (at 12 M.) As the hour was not understood by the people in the village, there were not as many present as there otherwise would have been. He was born in September, 1790, and came to Bristol in this county in the early part of the century, at the age of fourteen, where he resided until about twenty years ago, when he came to this village, spending here the evening of his days, distinguished for his hospitality and neighborly offices, and the kind and genial spirit in which they were bestowed. Rev. A. M. Letts delivered an impressive discourse, at the close of which the anthem was sung beginning with the bass solo, "And I heard a great voice from Heaven saying there shall be no more death," and as the great and deep bass voice of George Deyo rolled on the ear in the pronunciation of the words, it almost seemed as if we heard the very voice from Heaven. The anthem was supplemented by the "Sweet Bye and Bye," as the friends left the house. And so "Uncle Tom," as he was familiarly known was taken to his burial with the kind remembrances and regrets of those he leaves behind.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 May 1912

Naples, N. Y. - Thomas Jefferson Covel, aged 75 years, who died at his home in Bristol, Tuesday, is survived by his wife, who was Miss Alice Hicks. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Rev. S. T. Harding officiating. Interment took place at Coye Cemetery, Bristol.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 8 August 1927

Geneva, N. Y., Aug. 7 - Mrs. Catherine Covert, 84, widow of Dr. N. B. Covert, for years one of the active physicians of Geneva, died at the Covert cottage at Kashong Saturday morning. Mrs. Covert, who herself was active for many years in local Baptist circles, and of late years in practically each individual member of the Kashong Colony, was in failing health for some time. She leaves a son, Dr. J. B. Covert; and a daughter, Mrs. Elfreida Walters of Geneva. Funeral Monday afternoon from the cottage at Kashong, with Rev. Fred Drewett of the Geneva Baptist church officiating Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 16 September 1904

South Bristol, N. Y. -  At this place yesterday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Cora Childs Covert, wife of Irving Covert, aged 33 years. Mrs. Covert was born in Canandaigua, but had always lived in South Bristol where she was respected and loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and a daughter, one day old.


From Ontario County Journal 8 November 1889

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - Mr. Ebenezer Covert died at his home in Bristol Hollow on Saturday evening, Nov. 2. The deceased had been a resident of our town for a long time, and had always proved himself a peaceable, industrious citizen. He had suffered for some time from organic disease of the heart, and the end came, as is frequent in such cases, very suddenly and without any apparent pain.


From Ontario County Journal 27 April 1906

Academy, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Ebenezer Covert occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Johnson, on Wednesday morning, after a lingering illness, at the advanced age of 88 years. She leaves four children, George Covert, Mrs. Osburn Bush, Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs. Alfred Smith. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the house.

From Geneva Daily Times 8 April 1907

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Edward D. Covert, a former Phelps man, occurred at Detroit Saturday. Mr. Covert had been working in that city for some time but aside from the fact that he died at his boarding house, no particulars of his death have been received. Mr. Covert was for several years a well-known resident of this place. Previous to going to Detroit, he lived at Rochester. He was fifty-four years of age. He is survived by his widow, Alice Covert, who resides at Clifton Springs, five daughters, Mrs. Enos McMullen and Mrs. Harlow Schemerhorn of Phelps, Mrs. F. O. Parker of Akron, O., Mrs. George Curtis of Canandaigua, Mrs. Arthur Fisher of Rochester, and two sons, Bert of Rochester and Clarence of Clifton Springs; also three brothers, Oliver of Newark, Frank of Flint and Humphrey of Buffalo, and two sisters. Undertaker Yells will bring the body here for burial.

From Geneva Daily Times 9 April 1907

The remains of Edward Covert, who died at Detroit, were brought here by Undertaker Yells yesterday. Mr. Covert's death was caused by gall stones. The funeral will be held from the home of his widow, Mrs. Alice Covert at Clifton Springs, today and the remains will be buried in the Phelps Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 January 1904

Gorham, N. Y. - The remains of Jonathan Covert, an old resident of this town, who has been in the sanitarium at Geneva for some time, were brought here for burial yesterday. Mr. Covert was seventy-five years of age. The funeral will be held from the home of H. Rappleye Saturday at 1 o'clock p.m.


From Ontario County Times 24 November 1886

Flint Creek, N. Y. - Died, at this place, on the evening of Nov. 13th, of typhoid fever, Nelson Covert, aged 60 years. Mr. Covert was a kind father and a respected citizen. His wife and ten children, five sons and five daughters, survive him. His funeral was held at the church in this place on Wednesday of last week, Rev. Mr. Barltrop officiating.


From Ontario County Chronicle 14 October 1903

Victor, N. Y. - The remains of Darius L. Covill, who died suddenly in New York City on Wednesday, arrived here Friday. The funeral was held in the afternoon at the Covill homestead on Maple avenue, now occupied by Milo Case. The services were conducted by Rev. H. H. Stebbins of the Central Presbyterian church at Rochester and were attended by relatives and friends from New York, Rochester, Seneca Falls and many from this town. William F. Brace rendered two solos during the services at the home. Burial was made in the Boughton Hill Cemetery. Mr. Covill was born in the town sixty-nine years ago and had spent many years of his life in this vicinity. He resided in Rochester over twenty years. He had served this town as justice of the peace and in many ways had exerted his influence for the good of the community. When here he was actively engaged in the work of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by three sons, Alden of Seneca Falls, James of New York, Warren of Hobart College, Geneva; and one step-daughter, Miss Anna Jones of Rochester; and one adopted daughter, Miss Nina Covill of New York.


From Ontario Repository and Messenger 24 March 1875

In Victor, Friday, March 19th inst., Mrs. Eliza Covill, the wife of Alden L. Covill, Esq., aged 58 years. Those who knew the departed, and moved in her circle for a score of years or more, bear high testimony to her many Christian graces, with which she adorned her daily walk and conversation. Though modest and diffident of her own abilities, yet she sustained her position in society in a manner that conciliated universal esteem and good will. Without the least display, she was kind to all, interested in others' welfare, as well as her own. Wherever she moved, she seemed to diffuse around an atmosphere of love, in which her friends delight to dwell. In short, she was a good neighbor, a devoted friend, and an affectionate wife.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 December 1895

The injuries which Anna Cowan of Canandaigua received about two weeks ago in jumping from a window, proved fatal yesterday morning, when she died after much suffering. Mrs. Cowan was 52 years of age, and the mother of one son and a daughter, both residents of Canandaigua. It will be remembered that Mrs. Cowan was found by her son on the ground beneath her window, where she had laid several hours, exposed to the cold and only partially clothed.


From Ontario County Journal 23 April 1909

Charles Cowan, one of the oldest and best-known residents of the village, died at his home on Fort Hill avenue on Thursday evening of last week after an illness of only a few days from pneumonia. Mr. Cowan was 82 years of age in February last, and despite his years had been in good health, having attended divine worship at St. Mary's church on the Sunday previous to his death. Mr. Cowan was a farmer by occupation. He came to this country from Scotland in 1844, in company with his parents, and his life since then had been spent in and about Canandaigua. He was one of a family of eight sons, only one of whom survives, William Cowan of Sodus. Four sons, Charles H., of Roseland, N. J., James F. and Peter W., of Canandaigua, and John D., of Rochester, and one daughter, Mrs. W. J. McCormack of Rochester, also survive. The funeral services were held on Monday morning from St. Mary's church, interment being in Calvary cemetery. 


From Ontario County Journal 28 April 1916

Mrs. Delia Long Cowan, widow of James Cowan, passed away at Memorial hospital on Friday night; aged 54 years. Mrs. Cowan has always resided in Canandaigua and had many friend to the whom the intelligence of her death was a source of regret. There survive two daughters, two son, Misses Helen L. and Alice M., Walter J. and Charles J. Cowan, of Canandaigua; a sister, Mrs. John J. Costello of Canandaigua; and two brothers, Walter Long of Checotah, Okla., and William Long of Buffalo. A sister Mrs. Mary Eighmy, died on May 19, 1915. The funeral services were held in St. Mary's church on Monday. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 24 March 1911

On Sunday morning at 3:30 o'clock occurred the death of James F. Cowan, at his residence, 151 Chapin street. Mr. Cowan was a resident of Canandaigua since his birth, 48 years ago, and for over 30 years was employed in the fish department of the John Flannigan business. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delia Long Cowan, and four children, Helen, Walter, Charles and Alice. Three brothers, Charles of Roseland, N. J., John of Rochester, and Peter of Canandaigua and one sister, Mrs. W. J. McCormack of Rochester, also survive. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's church on Tuesday morning.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 10 August 1939

Canandaigua, N. Y. -  William Charles Cowan, florist, died in Thompson Memorial Hospital here yesterday, following a brief illness. He had undergone an operation last week for a ruptured appendix. Born in Canandaigua, Cowan had spent his entire life in the same house, where five generations of the Cowan family have resided. He was commander of Canandaigua Tent, Knights of Maccabees, at the time of his death; was an exempt fireman in the Erina Hose Company, a member of Canandaigua Grange and of Canandaigua Council, Knights of Columbus. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Addie L. Cowan; one son, John P.; and one daughter; Ruth P. Cowan; his father, Peter W. Cowan; and one brother, John J. Cowan, all of Canandaigua; and a sister, Mrs. George Schreck of Waterloo. Funeral services will be held in St. Mary's Church, Canandaigua, at 9 a.m. tomorrow, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 January 1944

Clifton Springs, N. Y. -  John Thomas Cowell, aged 61 years, died December 31 at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium. He had been an employee of the Sanitarium for many years. Besides his widow, Mae Corrigan Cowell, he is survived by four sons, George J. of Swarthmore, Pa., Neville R., Tampa, Fla., Wayne F., Rochester, and Elman R., Palmyra; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mayer and Mrs. Mona Macomber of this village. The funeral was held from his home on Teft avenue today at 3 o'clock. Rev. John Wootton, pastor of St. John's Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in the Clifton Springs cemetery.


From The Expositor (Geneva NY) 21 September 1808

Departed this life, on the 19th ult., Sarah, the wife of Mr. James Cowing, of Seneca, in the 46th year of her age, having been the mother of 14 children, the youngest of whom was taken from her breast at the time of her sickness. She was a loving wife, a tender parent, a benevolent friend and neighbor, and has left a disconsolate husband and numerous family to lament her loss. Mr. Cowing has had 21 children, (7 by a former wife), 18 of whom are at present living.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 February 1938

Orleans, N. Y. - Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Petty Mortuary Parlors in Phelps for William S. Cownie, Sr., of Oaks Corners, who died at Ithaca Wednesday after a month's illness. Rev. Angus J. MacMillan, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Shortsville, will officiate and interment will be made in Orleans cemetery. William A. Cownie, Sr., was born at Stone Haven, Scotland, Feb. 20, 1851. He was united in marriage to Miss Helen MacLeod at Lancaster, England, Sept. 18, 1878. They came to this country during their early married life and made their home for several years on what is known as the James W. Moore farm, west of this village, having leaving here in April, 1915, to go to Oaks Corners, where they have since resided. Mrs. Cownie died Sept. 15, 1936. They had one son, William S. Cownie, Jr. of Chicago, Ill., who is the only near surviving relative.


From Geneva Daily Times 17 September 1936

Orleans, N. Y. - Mrs. William Cownie, Sr., a former resident of this place, died at the family home on the Oaks Corners road, Tuesday, at the age of 83. She was born in England but had made her home in this country for many years. Surviving relatives are one son, William Cownie, Jr., of Towanda, Pa. Services will be held from the Petty Funeral Home at Phelps Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. A. J. MacMillan, pastor of the Shortsville Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be in the Orleans cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 2 June 1911

David S. Cox, for many years connected with the clothing business here, and one of the best known men on the business street, died suddenly on Monday from over-exertion while running from his home on Dailey avenue to the Foster house fire. Mr. Cox had started down the railroad tracks to shorten the route. When nearing Main street, he was seen to fall by Daniel O'Neill, who was a short distance behind him. Mr. O'Neill went to his side and found him unconscious. He carried the helpless man from the tracks and later Mr. Cox was removed to the basement of the town house where it was found that he was dead. He probably died instantly. Deceased was 68 years of age. He was born in New York City but had resided here the greater part of his life. For years he was associated with his father-in-law, F. Maggs, in the clothing and fur business, and later was employed by W. M. Spangle and E. Weisenbeck Sons. He is survived by his wife and six children, Dr. F. S. Cox, David C. Cox, Ray and Miss Nancy Cox, of this village, and Mrs. Herman Aldrich and William Cox of Rochester. A sister, Mrs. E. H. Sisson of Tennifly, N. J., and a brother, L. C. Cox of Jersey City, also survive. Dr. Copeland officiated at the funeral services yesterday afternoon and burial was in Woodlawn.


From Ontario County Journal 5 February 1915

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Cox, wife of Bradley Cox, occurred at the family home, Main Street north, on Wednesday morning, aged 66 years. Deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis on January 22, from which she never rallied. Mrs. Cox had been a resident of Canandaigua since 1878, with the exception of six years the family resided in Phelps. Beside her husband, she leaves one son, Frank B. Cox, of Canandaigua; and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Warfield,
Shortsville, and Mrs. Clara Aldrich, Holcomb; one niece, Mrs. Bertha McMahon of Livonia, and one nephew, L. Watson Clark of Geneseo. Among the 10 grandchildren are Misses Clare, Louise and Jean Cox of Canandaigua. The funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Guy L. Morrill will officiate. Interment will be at Woodlawn.


From Ontario County Journal 19 April 1895

Millers Corners, N. Y. - Hugh Cox died at his home near here, Wednesday morning, after an illness of several months, aged 64 years. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters, Mrs. George Suttle and Miss Lizzie Cox; Hugh, who resides in Rochester; Charles, in Adam's Basin; and George, who is at home. Funeral services were held today.


From Geneva Gazette 1 February 1901

Mrs. Millie Cox died at the family residence on Lafayette avenue at 12:30 Tuesday morning, aged 42 years.  Deceased was sick only since Saturday when she was taken with a severe cold.  Mrs. Cox is survived by two brothers, Edward Sipple of Waterloo, and Fred C. Sipple of this city.


From Ontario Repository & Messenger 24 March 1869

Mr. Thomas K. Cox, a very aged man, and one of the last of Wellington's army in the Peninsula, died in this village, on Friday the 12th inst. The exact age of Mr. Cox was not known, but that he participated in all the battles of the "Great Duke" in Spain and Portugal at the commencement of the present century, is certain. Retiring from the British army, about 1814, being at that time stationed in Canada, he came to this country and settled in Lewis county, in this State. Since that time he has resided in Utica and Rochester and for the last few years in this village.


From Geneva Gazette 20 May 1870

Thomas Cox, who died in this village on Sunday last, was followed to the grave on Wednesday by a large concourse of bereaved acquaintances,   among whom were his brethren of the "Cigar Maker's Union" in full force.  Impressive funeral services were held at the Church of St. Francis De Sales (Catholic.)  Deceased leaves a wife and one child, who are the objects of profound sympathy in their sore bereavement.


From Ontario County Journal 25 May 1900

The deaths of Mrs. Matilda A. Whitmarsh and William P. Cox, sister and brother, occurred on Tuesday morning within a few hours of each other. Both had been in feeble health for some time. Mrs. Whitmarsh was 52 years of age, and is survived by her husband, Rufus P. Whitmarsh; one daughter, Phoebe; her mother, Mrs. Bertha Cox; and two sisters, Mrs. George Randall of this village, and Mrs. R. M. Brown of Bristol Center. The funeral services were held from the home on Main street yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. C. H. Dickinson, officiating.

Mr. Cox was born in Academy 50 years ago and had lived in this village or in this vicinity all his life. He was a harness maker by trade, and at the time of his death was poormaster of the town. Besides his mother and sisters, Bertha and Fannie Cox; and one stepdaughter, Miss Mary Hutchens. The funeral was held from the family residence on Main street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. C. H. Dickinson.


From Ontario Messenger 18 September 1844

DIED - In this village, last Saturday, William Cox, in the 94th year of his age. Thus have we to record the departure of another of the glorious band of Revolutionary patriots. The subject of this notice for several years has been little known to our citizens, having been confined by his infirmities. He leaves behind him a confiding and constant wife who has weekly shared with him his prosperities, and cling to him in his trials and adversities. Peace to his ashes.


From Ontario County Journal 5 June 1891

Academy, N. Y. - William Cox, aged 89 years and five months, died at his residence here on the evening of the 27th. He leaves a wife and one daughter besides numerous grandchildren. His life has been one of industry and economy, mostly devoted to farming.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 February 1898

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine C. Coxe took place in Trinity church this morning at 10 o'clock. Bishop Walker and Rev. Dr. Doty of Rochester were present and assisted Rev. Dr. Nelson and Rev. Dr. E. B. Dean in the services. The floral tributes, including a cross of white flowers, and a wreath of lilies of the valley, were handsome and appropriate. Interment was made under Trinity Church chancel.


From Ontario County Journal 15 January 1886

By the death of Mr. Charles Coy, which occurred at his home on Gibson street last Sunday, Canandaigua loses an old and very highly esteemed citizen. He was a veteran business man, having been engaged in trade longer than any other man now doing business in Canandaigua. He was born in Fair Haven, Mass., Sept. 15, 1812, and came to Canandaigua in early life. In 1858 he was elected Supervisor of this town, and was re-elected to the same office for three successive terms. He filled various other positions of trust and responsibility, and was a faithful and capable officer. Mr. Coy was an upright and conscientious man of warm heart and generous impulses. His wife survives him, and he leaves two sons -- Capt. Charles Coy, who is at sea, and Mr. W. J. Coy of this place, and two daughters -- Mrs. Stevens, of Saginaw, Mich., and Mrs. Paddock, of Canandaigua.


From Ontario County Journal 17 May 1895

On Saturday occurred the death of Mrs. Eliza J. Coy at her home on Gibson street in this village. The deceased leaves two sons, Wm. Coy, of Abilene, Kan., and Capt. Chas. Coy of New York city; two daughters, Mrs. Stevens of Saginaw, Mich., and Mrs. Chas. Paddock, of this village. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. C. J. Clausen officiating. The deceased was 79 years of age.


From Ontario County Journal 28 October 1887

Naples, N. Y. - We learn of the death of Amasa Coye, an old and leading resident of South Bristol. He died on Monday at his home, aged about 76 years. Mr. Coye had many friends here where he was much esteemed. The funeral was on Wednesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Mr. Searls officiating.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 March 1915

Naples, N. Y. - Cyrus Coye, aged 34, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Coye of South Bristol, died at the family home here Sunday evening at 8 o'clock following a long illness of tuberculosis. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife and two sisters. The funeral will be held at the family home tomorrow, but the hour has not yet been fixed. Burial will be in the Coye Cemetery.


From Ontario County Times 4 May 1887

South Bristol, N. Y. - This week it is our sad duty to announce the death of Ellen Stetson, wife of Mr. Myron Coye. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Stetson, and was with them during her sickness. Her death was very unexpected among her large number of bereaved friends and acquaintances, by whom she will be greatly missed, having been a loving daughter and an affectionate wife and mother. The deceased was 31 years of age, and leaves a loving husband and one child to mourn their sad loss. The funeral was held at the residence on Saturday, April 30, and was very largely attended. The remains were interred in Rose Ridge cemetery, Naples, N. Y. The bereaved families have the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. Mrs. Eugene Stetson of Liberty is in Naples very ill. She was not able to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Coye.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 3 August 1926

Naples, N. Y., Aug 2 - Elmer N. Coye, 73, died at his home in the town of South Bristol. He was the son of Nathan and Lavinia Brown Coye and was born at South Bristol October 22, 1853. Always taking an active interest in Republican politics, Mr. Coye had held various town and county offices, among them being highway commissioner, supervisor, justice of peace and assessor of South Bristol, and commissioner of elections of Ontario County, which office he has held repeatedly. Mr. Coye was a member of John Hodge Lodge, F. and A. M., of Naples, and was the master of the lodge in 1922. He was also a member of Academy Grange and of the Maccabees and has held offices in those organizations. Besides his wife, who was Miss Georgia Clapp, he leaves three sons, Nathan C. Coye of Lankersham, Calif.; Earl R. Coye of Cohocton; and Herbert E. Coye of South Bristol; two daughters, Mrs. George Demorest of Bristol Center, and Miss Winifred Coye, who resides at home. Funeral was from the home today, Rev. W. T. H. Rayford of Dansville, officiating. Burial was in Coye cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 18 March 1903

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - News reached this place on Saturday of the death of Mrs. Emma Hicks Coye, wife of David Coye of Academy. The funeral was held at Academy church Monday at 2 o'clock p.m. She was the youngest daughter of the late Isaac Hicks of Hicks Point. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband and little daughter two weeks old, her mother, Mrs. Eliza Hicks, two brothers, Egbert and John of Hicks Point, and one sister, Mrs. J. B. Hawkins of this place. We also learn that Mrs. Lucina Coye, mother of David Coye, is very low with blood poison.


From Ontario County Chronicle 20 February 1901

Academy, N. Y. - Jas. Coye died at his home Sunday afternoon. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 o'clock at the house and 11 o'clock at the church. Interment at Coye burying ground. Mr. Coye has been in feeble health for some time. He leaves besides a wife, two sons, Frank and David.


From Naples Record 9 March 1898

Aunt Lucy Coye, nearly 80 years old, died at the David Coye place, Friday night, March 4. She fell to the floor two or three days previous to her death, but did not show that she was in any pain. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. P. D. Jacobus, Naples, officiating; burial in the Coye cemetery. Her sister, Mercy, has cared for her over two score years  and is the youngest and only one living of Luke Coye's children.


From Naples News 1 July 1936

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - The funeral of Mary Coye, widow of Frank Coye, was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Beaton Saturday afternoon. Interment was in the Coye Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 31 March 1911

Canadice, N. Y. -  Coe H. Coykendall died on Wednesday of last week after a three weeks illness of grip, at the old Coykendall homestead in the west part of the town, now owned by his son, Everett, and where nearly all his active life was spent. Mr. Coykendall was born on that farm on Feb. 20, 1833 and was one of a large family of children. In the community, at home, and wherever a kind, loving, helpful spirit was needed, Coe H. Coykendall will be missed. His heart was always touched by the troubles of others, and no one was turned away who wanted help. He is survived by four sons, George and Frank of Lima, Everett, of this place, and John of Hemlock. He is also survived by two brothers, Charles of Rochester, and Squier of Watertown. His wife, and one son, Grant, died several years ago. The funeral service was held on Saturday from his home and the remains were laid beside his wife in Evergreen cemetery in Springwater.


From Ontario County Journal 17 March 1899

Canadice, N. Y. - Mrs. Coe H. Coykendall, aged 63 years, of Bald Hill, died last week. The funeral services were held from her late residence and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Blowers of Hemlock. Mrs. Coykendall leaves five sons, besides her husband, and a whole community to mourn for a kind and loving mother and companion.


From Ontario County Chronicle 4 September 1901

Canadice, N. Y. - The first drowning accident which has happened in years at Canadice lake occurred there Friday afternoon near the place of Colonel Colegrove, or what was the old Slout resort, on the east side of the lake. Grant Coykendall, a son of Coe Coykendall of Canadice, had started to cross the lake with a boat load of stone. He had an old, leaky boat, and before he had gone far saw that it was rapidly filling with water, and to lighten the load commenced to throw the stones overboard. He thoughtlessly picked the stones all from one side of the boat and suddenly the boat lurched the other way, dipped and sank in twelve feet of water. He was only a few feet from land, but the shores at this point are quite bold, and seaweeds in which he became entangled prevented him from swimming. Some ladies who were on shore threw a rope in their efforts to aid him, but he was unable to reach it, and sank from sight. His body was recovered a short time afterward and taken to the home of his parents, where the funeral was held Sunday. A father and mother, two sisters and three brothers survive.


From Ontario County Journal 27 July 1894

Canadice, N. Y. - Mrs. Grinnal Coykendall died at her home at Canadice Corners on Friday. She has been a long sufferer. The funeral was held Sunday at the M. E. Church.


From Ontario County Journal 1 June 1888

Canadice, N. Y. - On the 26th death entered our midst and summoned another aged one to his last resting place. Uncle Jotham Coykendall, who had spent a large share of his 83 years in town, calmly closed his eyes in death, rejoicing in the thought of a blessed reunion beyond the grave. Mr. C. had for over forty years served his master and death found him ready, yea, waiting to go. Rev. J. T. Humphreys officiated at the funeral services on Sunday the 27th, from St. Luke 23-42. Over 100 teams were counted at the funeral. Mr. C. was an ardent Prohibitionist and also a consistent one, as he never used tobacco in any form, and never tasted liquor. Verily such men are scarce. Five sons and four daughters were present at his funeral. Two children and a companion preceded him.


From Livonia Gazette 30 October 1914

Levi Coykendall died at the home of his grandson, Harry Coykendall, Sunday. He was 92 years old.

From Ontario County Journal 15 May 1903

Mrs. Levi Coykendall died quite suddenly at her home on Thursday of last week, aged 84 years. Death was caused by the infirmities of old age. The funeral was held from the house on Sunday. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Hiram Swan, of Caledonia, and Mrs. Ella Huff, of this place.


From Ontario County Journal 20 April 1883

Yesterday morning a painful and fatal accident occurred at the depot in this village. The three trains which meet here at 8:50 in the morning -- from the east and west on the New York Central, and from the south on the Northern Central -- were all approaching at the same time, when Mr. Michael Coyle, an employe of the New York Central road, started to cross the track about two rods in front of the train coming from the east. His attention being fixed on the other trains, he did not notice the one nearest him until the engineer sounded the whistle. He then tried to get off the track, but was unsuccessful, either from confusion or lack of agility. The engine struck him in the right side, throwing him so that he struck on the back of his head, and swinging him around so that one leg lay across the track. The train passed over his leg, severing it completely from the body just below the knee. He was taken into the baggage room, where he was attended by Drs. Smith and Bennett, and from there to his home, where Dr. Smith amputated the leg just above the knee. As Mr. Coyle was a man upwards of 65 years of age, the shock sustained from the accident and the amputation proved too much for his vitality, and he died at noon, about three hours after the accident. Mr. Coyle leaves a wife, three daughters, and two sons, who feel his loss deeply.


From Geneva Daily Times 19 May 1910

Stanley, N. Y. - Peter Coyn died at his home Monday evening after an illness of two weeks. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Coyn, and one daughter and one son. The funeral will be held at St. Theresa's church tomorrow morning at half past nine. Burial will be at Stanley.

From Ontario County Journal 12 July 1912

The death of Peter Coyne, for many years night flagman on the Main street crossing, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Regan, Wood street, Monday evening, aged 70 years. Deceased resided on Ontario street, but during his illness the past month he had been with his daughter. Besides Mrs. Regan, he leaves two other daughters, Misses Clara and Mary Coyne; and two sons, John and Peter Coyne of Canandaigua. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church on Thursday morning. Interment was at Calvary cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 March 1908

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. Peter Coyne died at her residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Coyne has been in poor health for some time, and her death was not unexpected. She was about 60 years of age, and leaves her husband, Peter; two sons, John and Peter, and three daughters, Margaret, Anna and Clara.


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