"Di" through "Doo" OBITUARIES


From Ontario County Journal 9 January 1885

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral services of Adelbert Dibble, who died early Saturday morning of last week, were held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the residence of his father, Mr. Chas. Dibble, and on Monday his remains were taken to Bergen for interment.


From Ontario County Times 11 November 1863

Died, in East Bloomfield, October 25th, of fever contracted in Hospital at Washington, Albert K. Dibble, aged 25 years, 9 months and 8 days. Another member of this family stricken down, with the bright promise of a noble manhood; an innocent victim of this unnatural war although he had participated in no battles. He went to the Army of the Potomac, for a brother, sick in of the Hospitals in the front; and though himself almost an invalid, he generously cared for his brother, until death took his charge from him. He brought him home, saw him buried and only too soon followed him. Truly "death loves a shining mark," and in taking him, has robbed his family of a devoted son and brother, and the community of a useful, Christian member. The sacrifice was accepted; and though we mourn, yet we can but feel it is well with them both.


From Ontario County Journal 7 February 1896

Miller's Corners, N. Y. Mrs. Betsey Dibble, one of the oldest residents of this vicinity, died at the home of her son, M. L. Dibble, early Sunday morning, at the advanced age of 90 years. The funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon, at the house, Rev. M. L. Stimson and Rev. W. C. Cramer officiating. She leaves, besides the son with whom she resided, a stepson, Charles Dibble, of Lima.


From Ontario County Journal 24 January 1890

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. Chas. Dibble died at his residence last Saturday evening, aged 82 years and 8 months. Funeral services were held on Monday. For nearly 40 years, he had resided in this town, and during that time he made many warm friends who will cherish his memory.


From Victor Herald 6 June 1891

Miss Emeline Dibble died at the home of her mother in this village last Friday evening, aged 57 years. She had been in poor health for some time, but her condition was not considered serious until a short time before her death. She was a lady of fine education, quiet manners, and very domestic in her tastes and habits. Her aged mother, whose constant companion she has been for many years, will have the sympathy of the community. The funeral was held from her late home on East Main St. Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Frost officiating. The interment was at the family cemetery near Millers Corners.


From Ontario County Journal 20 July 1883

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. George Dibble died at Ovid Monday, July 16th, of consumption, aged 45 years. Her remains were brought home and interred in the family grounds on Tuesday, the 17th.


From Ontario County Times 7 October 1863

Died in Washington, Sept. 15th, of fever and spinal disease, Geo. O. Dibble, of the 8th N. Y. Cavalry, aged 27 years. In him has East Bloomfield lost another of her most worthy sons. With excellent business talents, he had already acquired a competency. Yet at the call of his country, he left all, together with a young wife, and enlisted in the ranks. And although for months disabled by painful disease, he did not seek a discharge, or murmur against the government, as many do who are at ease at home. With a patriotism that did him honor, he hoped on until spring, since which he has done yeoman service among the bravest of the brave. But the fatigues and hardships of the campaign were too much for his slender constitution, he yielded up his young life, a sacrifice upon the altar of his country. May his modest, unassuming worth, his self-sacrificing patriotism, his consistent christian character, be imitated, as they deserve to be, by all. We honor him. We think of none, among the many brave young men we have lost, more worthy of honor. Let us weep with those that weep.


From Ontario County Journal 9 March 1894

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral services of Mrs. Joseph Dibble, who died on Saturday last, were held on Monday from her late residence, the Rev. M. L. Stimson officiating. The deceased was 56 years of age.


From Victor Herald 2 June 1899

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Lineus M. Dibble, a former resident of the town, died at Phelps, Saturday last. He has been a resident of North Adams, Mass., for many years, being engaged in the lumber trade. He was a son of the late Charles Dibble, and brother of Rev. Cassius Dibble of Perry, N. Y.; N. W. Dibble of Ionia, and Miss Maria Dibble, a resident here. His remains were taken to North Adams, his family residence for interment.


From Ontario County Journal 22 September 1882

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. Spencer Dibble, a pensioner of the war of 1812, died Wednesday, September 13th, aged ninety years and ten months. Funeral services were held on Friday.


From Ontario County Journal 19 March 1897

East Bloomfield, N. Y. -  Walter Dibble, a well-known citizen of this town, died very suddenly at his home on Saturday afternoon, at the age of 76 years. Mr. Dibble had been ill only a few days, and his condition was not considered dangerous by his family or by the attending physician. Saturday morning there came a sudden change, and he lingered until 5:30 o'clock, when life went out. The funeral services were held from his late residence on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The Rev. B. F. Hitchcock, pastor of the M. E. church, officiated. Besides a widow, he leaves one son, Fred E. Dibble, and one daughter, Mrs. John Bennett. Interment was at West Bloomfield.


From New York Times, May 3, 1879, page 5 (ProQuest)

DIBBLEE - At Canandaigua, N. Y., on 1st inst., JAMES DIBBLEE, formerly of this City, son of late Henry Dibblee, of Albany. Notice of funeral hereafter.

From New York Times, May 6, 1879, page 5 (ProQuest)

DIBBLEE - At Canandaigua, 1st inst., JAMES DIBBLEE, aged 57. Funeral from home of his brother E. R. Dibblee, No. 24 West 27th-st, at 10:00 o'clock Tuesday morning. The friends of his brothers, E. R. and H. E. Dibblee, are respectfully invited to attend.

Contributed by Arnold Sprague; thank you. Mr. Sprague would welcome contact with persons researching this family.


From Victor Herald 9 April 1892

Mrs. Anna Eliza Dickinson, widow of the late Charles F. Dickinson, died at her home on West Main street last Sunday, age 81 years. The funeral services were held from her late residence on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Legal conducted the services. The remains were interred in the Boughton Hill cemetery. Mrs. Dickinson was one of the oldest residents of the this town. Her father's name was Adams and her mother was the daughter of Enos Boughton, who settled on the hill south of the village and gave that locality the name of Boughton Hill. We are informed that it was her grandfather who gave the land for a great part of what is now the Boughton Hill cemetery. She was marred to Charles F. Dickinson, February 5th, 1835, and lived on a farm for a number of years and finally removed to her late home in the village. Mr. Dickinson died in 1869. Since that time she has lived at the village homestead with her niece and daughter. She had two children, Mrs. Ellen Underhill, of Baltimore, and Mrs. W. R. Dryer, who died several years ago. Charles B. Dickinson, Ripton, Wis., is a stepson of the deceased. Mrs. Dickinson was a woman of quiet, domestic tastes and habits, devoted to her family and greatly beloved and respected by everyone.


From Ontario County Journal 3 February 1888

Gorham, N. Y. - Mrs. Lucy Dickinson, relict of Selah Dickinson, died on Wednesday morning of this week, aged 76 years. She was one of the good Christian women of this world.


From Victor Herald 24 November 1894

On Monday morning one of the oldest residents of this town laid down life's burden and passed over the river to join her dear ones in the other world. Matilda Dickinson, relict of the late Wm. C. Dickinson, was a daughter of Captain Peter Perry; she was born on the farm now owned by John Roche, Nov. 4, 1806. She was married to Wm. C. Dickinson Feb. 14, 1828; they immediately moved to the farm on the east slope of Boughton hill where she has since resided. Her husband died several years ago One daughter, Mrs. A. D. Talmadge of Victor, one sister, Mrs. Laura Williams, of Delavan, Wis., and a granddaughter, Mrs. Chas. Hibbard of Rochester, survive her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Bard on Tuesday afternoon, the burial was at Boughton Hill cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 13 May 1875

Frost Town, N. Y. - Our old friend, Perley Diedrick, has gone to his rest.  He died on the 26th of April.  He was a hard-working, industrious, honest man, and much respected by all who knew him.  He was about sixty-five years old. The funeral services were held at West Hollow school house, and were conducted by the Rev. David A. Crandal.  Deceased was interred at Rose Ridge, Naples.  He was one of our best citizens and will be greatly missed by all.


From Geneva Gazette 14 October 1898

John Diestler, a butcher of Shortsville, died very suddenly of hemorrhage in the Cottage Hotel at that place last Saturday. After giving an order for dinner he placed his hand to his mouth and repaired to the toilet room.  The clerk heard him vomiting and went to assist him, but before reaching him Diestler fell to the floor, blood rushing from his nose and mouth.  A doctor was called but on reaching him found the man dead.  He was single and aged about 35 years.


From Ontario County Journal 6 October 1893

About half past seven o'clock last Monday morning, Hiram J. Dietz was found lying unconscious on the ground near his home, two and one-half miles southeast of this village. Blood was flowing from his nose and mouth, and was lying in a pool on the ground. He was first discovered by his wife, who had gone to his assistance, when George Salisbury, who was passing on the road, was attracted to the spot. The old gentleman had been leading a cow to water as was his custom several times each day, and as the cow was naturally ugly, it was at first believed that the blood was coming from wounds inflicted by the beast. As soon as Salisbury was conversant with what had happened, he ran and notified Cyrus Woodruff, a neighbor, but before Woodruff had arrived, the old man's life had gone out. He was carried into the house and his son, John Dietz, whose business is located in this village, was notified. As there were several theories as to the cause of death, inquest was held by Coroner Hallenbeck, who empaneled the following jury: Watson Young, foreman; W. Z. Dewey, Wm. F. Geiger, James A. Potter, Chas E. Merritt, Elias Pratt, Cyrus H. Woodruff and A. D. Lincoln. The jury met Tuesday evening and gave a verdict to the effect that hemorrhage of the lungs was the cause of death. The deceased was 72 years of age. The deceased left a widow, one son, John P. Dietz, and three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Young of California, Mrs. Laura Eames of Broome county, and Mrs. Harriet Houghtaling of Tomkins county. The funeral was held from his late residence Wednesday afternoon.


From Geneva Advertiser 2 July 1901

Mrs. Margaret Dill, who resided at 37 John street, suffered a severe stroke of paralysis early last week, and had been entirely helpless and speechless ever since.  It was a severe stroke and there was very little hope of her recovery from the first. She died last Wednesday evening.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 August 1909

Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. Maude Dilley died in Memorial Hospital, Canandaigua, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, following an operation. She had been ill for three weeks with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Dilley was a daughter of John and Rose Fiero Sweeney, and was born in Jackson, Mich., July 10, 1868. Most of her life was passed in Portland, Mich., and for the past four years she has been a resident of Shortsville. She leaves two daughters, Miss Una Dilley of Portland, Mich., and Mrs. Emmett H. Emery of Shortsville, and one sister, Mrs. Horace H. Hall of Buffalo. Burial Brookside Cemetery.


Geneva Gazette 3 April 1896

The death is announced, occurring March 31st, of H. H. Dillingham, a prominent farmer of Phelps, at the age of 77 years. He died of paralysis.  Three children survive him -- Mrs. Chas. Holbrook, Mrs. Carrie Wyckoff, and son Myron.


From Ontario County Chronicle 19 August 1903

Victor, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Melaney Dillingham occurred at her late home in East Victor Wednesday. She was 77 years of age and had spent her entire life in this town. She was the daughter of Peter Bowers and the widow of the late Alonzo Dillingham. Four sons survive, Granger, Gerry, Smith and Bert Dillingham, all residing in this vicinity. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at her late home.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 December 1903

Mr. James Dillon of Hopewell, died on Friday evening last, after an illness of several weeks. He was 72 years of age, and is survived by a wife, two daughters, Miss Hattie and Mrs. Jennie Carson. The funeral will be held at the house Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial will be at Brookside cemetery in Shortsville.


From Ontario County Journal 16 December 1881

Wm. Dillon died at the Clifton House, Clifton Springs, on Thursday evening last at the age of 63 years. He was born in Phelps, and learned the art of paintings there. In 1844 he established the Western Atlas in that village, continuing it til 1855. He was appointed postmaster in Phelps in 1853 and held that position til April 1861. He was a man of considerable natural ability, but by dissipation which began to be apparent while he was yet postmaster, he rapidly fell to the level of an outcast, a sad example of wasted talents and opportunities and of indulgence in strong drink.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 September 1907

The funeral of Frederick Dilman will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, No. 51 High street. Owing to the serious illness of the daughter, Miss Clara, the funeral must necessarily be private. Rev. C. M. Sills, D. D., rector of Trinity church will officiate and interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 June 1908

Adelbert Dimmick died at 7 o'clock last evening at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Daniel Hennessey of No. 9 Clinton street. Besides his widow he leaves one son, Nelson; his mother, Mrs. Melissa Dimmick; four sisters, Mrs. Warren Russell of this city, Mrs. Otis Blaine of Rochester, Mrs. Henry Beacham of Auburn, and Mrs. Emory Spicer of Forestville, N. Y.,; three brothers, Frank and William of Trumansburg, and George of Albion, Mich. The deceased was a member of the Moulders' Union and also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the house and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Francis DeSales church. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 13 January 1915

Mrs. Mary H. Dimock, aged 70 years, wife of E. O. Dimock, died last night at her home three miles south of Phelps. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Pardee and Mrs. E. S. Kregloh, both of the Town of Phelps; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from her late home, Rev. W. H. York, pastor of the Methodist church at Phelps, officiating. Burial will be made in the Phelps Cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 9 January 1891

 William Dimock, a highly respected citizen of Phelps, and one of its oldest residents, died Jan. 6th, of paralysis with which he was stricken down about a week previous.  His funeral will be held tomorrow, Rev. Lansing Bailey of this village to officiate.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 June 1905

Jeremiah Dineen, 66 years of age, died this morning at 11 o'clock at the family residence, No. 260 Washington street. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this city with his parents fifty years ago. He is survived by two sons, Jeremiah J. Dineen, of Lyons, and James T. Dineen, of this city; four daughters, Misses Julia and Anna Dineen, and Mrs. E. D. O'Riely, of this city, and Mrs. J. F. McKenna, of Phelps, one sister, Mrs. Cornelius Maney, of Seneca Castle.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 10 May 1905

Mrs. Caroline Shay Dingman died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shay of Hopewell, Saturday evening after a lingering sickness of pulmonary tuberculosis, aged 19 years and 9 months. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, Walter Dingman, one son, James; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Wilkinson and Mrs. Scott Wheeler; and two brothers, Walter and Harry. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Ward Mosher of the M. E. church officiating, and the remains were interred in Woodlawn cemetery.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 27 March 1907

Rushville, N. Y. -  This community was greatly shocked last Thursday morning upon hearing of the sudden death of one of its oldest inhabitants, Peter L. Dintruff. He was in his usual health the day before and had walked out. On Thursday morning he was suddenly taken with a severe attack of heart trouble and died about 5 o'clock while his son-in-law, Dr. J. H. Wilkin, was with him. Mr. Dintruff died in the 79th year of his life. He was a lifelong resident of this village and vicinity, where for many years he was successful farmer. Mrs. Dintruff, to whom he was married over 50 years ago, is very ill, and is being cared for by a trained nurse. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles Chapman and Mrs. J. H. Wilkin of this place; and Mrs. T. M Chadwick of Lakemont; also by two brothers, John L. of Penn Yan, and Daniel of Fowlerville, Mich. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. A. W. Rice, were held Saturday afternoon from his late home in this village. Burial in the village cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 23 October 1884

Naples, N. Y. - Martin Dinzler died on Friday morning, Oct. 17th, after an illness of a few weeks. Aged about 46. Mr. Dinzler came here 20 years ago, and by industry and good management and fair dealing had acquired a nice property entirely through grape raising. He had lately purchased the beautiful "Cramer" place on Main street, and died there. He was the leading member of the Catholic church here. His labors, chiefly, built the church, and his home has always been the home of the clergy who officiated there. The funeral on Monday at the church brought a large number of people from far and near. He was buried according to the rites of the Catholic church. Three priests from Rochester conducted the service, the sermon being preached by a former pastor, Father Haggarthy. His family, a wife and son, feel the loss most heavily. He was buried in Rose Ridge Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 17 May 1909

Francisco Disbiscola, a resident of the colony at Torrey Park and a laborer employed at the plant of the Empire Coke Company, was struck and instantly killed by the eastbound passenger train on the Auburn branch of the Central which leaves Geneva at 6:38, at a point a little east of the "GY" tower at Border City this morning. Disbiscola was on his way to work at the plant of the Coke Company and was walking along the railroad track. The man was seen by the engineer of the train and a warning was sounded, but for some reason Disbiscola failed to get out of the way before it was too late to stop the train and save his life. The man was struck on the left side and hurled to one side of the track. The train was stopped as quickly as possible but when the train crew reached Disbiscola, he was breathing his last. The body was placed in the baggage car and taken to Waterloo, where Coroner W. W. Carleton was called. After viewing the remains the Coroner ordered the body removed to the undertaking rooms of Genung Brothers. Disbiscola was 38 years of age and leaves a family consisting of a wife and several children. He has resided in the colony for some time and was known as a steady and industrious fellow. Coroner Carleton will make an investigation in the case some time this afternoon. The remains will then be brought to the home of Disbiscola in this city. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.

From Geneva Courier 3 April 1878

Death of Mrs. Eliza E. Ditmars -  Mrs. Eliza E. Ditmars died at her residence on Washington street on Sunday evening.  Mrs. Ditmars was in her 79th year, and for many years had lived in Geneva.  She was a member of the Reformed church at Lodi, where she formerly lived, and when in Geneva attended the Reformed church.  Mrs. Ditmars leaves a son, J. V. Ditmars, an unmarried daughter who lived with her, two sons living in Minnesota, and a son residing in New York.  A noble Christian woman, she rests after a long and useful life.  The funeral took place this morning at 8:30 o'clock.  Rev. H. A. Nelson, D. D., officiating.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 February 1897

Mrs. Diveney, wife of Edward Diveney died at the family residence on William street at 9:30 o'clock this morning at the age of 68 years. The cause of death is said to be old age. Mrs. Diveney is survived by her husband and four sons, Edward, Patrick, John and James. Also three daughters survive her, namely, Mary, Anne and Bridget, all of whom reside in Geneva. The family have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors in their sad bereavement. The funeral will occur Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Francis de Sales church this city.


From Geneva Advertiser 18 November 1902

Edward S. Dixon died at his home at Halls Corners last Saturday aged nearly 70 years. He is survived by his wife and four sons, John G. of Elmira, Clinton S., living in the South, Dudley and Edward B., residing at home. Mr. Dixon was formerly one of the most active of the business men at Halls Corners, a heavy buyer of grain and products, and made of Halls a very important shipping point.  He has been justice of the peace for several terms, and has been supervisor of the new town of Seneca.  He has been retired from active business for about eight years, although he did not entirely relinquish it until about two years ago. His death was due to paralysis at the last.  Yes, a good man has gone in Edward Dixon.  The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock.


From Geneva Gazette 29 January 1892

Mrs. Eliza Dixon of Naples, mother of Mrs. Geo. Spraggon of this place, died at her home in Naples on Sunday evening the 24th, at the advanced age of 85 years.  The earlier part of her life was passed in the vicinity of Hall's Corners, where she was well known to the older residents and where many of her relatives reside.


From Ontario County Chronicle 13 April 1904

Hall's Corners, N. Y. - Mrs. Isabella Dixon of Scottsville, formerly of this place, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Burrell, in Scottsville on Sunday evening, April 3, aged 89 years. Funeral services were held from the residence of her son, John Dixon, of this place, Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Seneca cemetery. Mrs. Dixon is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Burrell of Scottsville and Mrs. Margaret Nichols of Rochester, and one son, John M. Dixon, of this place.


From Ontario County Journal 9 May 1890

Miller's Corners, N. Y. - The community was greatly shocked last Saturday at the announcement of the sudden death of Marcus Dixon. He had not been feeling well for some time, but was able to go about and attend to business. On Saturday he attended to his customary duties, and in the afternoon lay down for a short rest and almost immediately expired. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause. Mr. Dixon was the only son of the late Alvin Dixon, and had always lived in this vicinity. He was a worthy citizen and an excellent neighbor, and was universally respected. He leaves a widow.


From Ontario County Times 9 April 1879

Died, in the village of Canandaigua, March 31st, 1879, John Dixson, aged 94  years. And thus has passed away the oldest man, if not the oldest person, in our village, and one of the pioneers of this county, whose life has been associated with its history for a period of almost 70 years. He was born in the state of Connecticut in 1785, and was one of a family of ten children, two of whom survive him -- Thomas Dixson of Pulaski, aged 81, and Robert Dixson of Livonia, aged 88 years. Many of his ancestors lived to a good old age, and three years since, before the death of a brother and sister of the deceased, the average age of the five was 84 years. His father emigrated to this state at an early day, and settled on a farm near Utica; and it is a fact worthy of note, that the subject of this memoir was in early manhood of a very frail constitution, and he has often laughingly alluded to the taunting insinuations of his brothers and associates, that he would live out half his days.

The work of the farm being too laborious, at the age of 25 years he came to seek a fortune in this more western region, and passing through this village in 1810, he pitched his tent at Dennison's Corners, in the town of Richmond, sixteen miles west of here, and engaged in the manufacture of potash, from ashes made in the burning off of the timber. He also purchased in New York a stock of dry goods and groceries, going thence as far as Albany on horseback, and bringing his goods from that city by teams, until the completion of the Erie canal in 1821 furnished a more expeditious means of conveyance. He thus opened a trade with the whites, who came for many miles from the surrounding country to purchase, and also with the Indians, who found in him a friend, and over whom he possessed a remarkable influence, to illustrate which many incidents might be cited. On the breaking out of the war in 1812, he had a large quantity of potash in store at Montreal, and many times has he narrated to the writer his exciting experience in getting possession of the same before the property should be confiscated.

In 1813 he married a daughter of Capt. Cyrus Wells of Richmond. She died in 1828, leaving a family of five children, two of whom are still living. He entered with great zeal into the project of building the church, which is still standing at Richmond Center -- circulating the subscription paper and giving liberally of his own means. For a number of years, accompanied by his bass-viol, which will be remembered by many still living, he led the choir of the church, and since his voice became tremulous by reason of age, as the familiar strains of old China, Dundee, Lenox and Windham have been struck in his bearing, old memories have been awakened, and he has undertaken, but in vain, to sing as in days of old. All modern tunes, in his ear, had no melody as compared to these, and to this conviction are we not almost ready to say amen?

He continued to enlarge his operations in the mercantile trade and also engaged extensively in the milling business; so that the commercial crisis of 1837 found him possessed of three mills, and, if we mistake not, with an interest in eight or ten different stores. The result of the panic with him, as with thousands of others, was the sweeping away of the accumulations of years. He was in early life a zealous Mason, and being master of a lodge at the time of the Morgan excitement, he rejoiced at the passing by of the storm.

After the decease of his second wife in 1863, he came to this village to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Jewitt, who, by just six months preceded him to the spirit world. By reason of impaired hearing, &c., he has not for a number of years past been found much, either in the marts of trade or in the house of God. Often of late has he alluded to the fact that, as far as he knew, he alone remained of those who were married and settled in Richmond when he went there.


From Ontario County Journal 24 February 1882

Died, at her residence in West Bloomfield, Feb. 19, 1882, Mary Dixson, wife of Alvin Dixson, aged 83 years. The funeral was attended at the residence by a large circle of relatives and friends, who sympathize with the bereaved husband and children - one son and two daughters. Deceased was born in Guilford, Conn., in 1799, and moved with her parents to East Bloomfield in her childhood, where she lived until she was married, 66 years ago, to Alvin Dixson, who survives her. Sister Dixson was a worthy member of the Presbyterian church of Honeoye Falls, where she united with that church 50 years ago.


From Ontario County Journal 17 July 1896

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Walter Dixon died very suddenly Tuesday evening from paralysis. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Hannah Lubbuck of Michigan, and Miss Adaline Dixon of this place. Funeral will be held this Friday afternoon, Rev. Newton Bates officiating.


From Ontario County Gazette 21 August 1891

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - The residents of West Bloomfield were greatly shocked Sunday morning to learn of the sudden death of our ex-supervisor, Walter J. Dixon, at his residence in this village. The cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Dixon was one of the our largest and best farmers. He leaves a wife and two daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at his late residence.


From Geneva Gazette 12 March 1817

In Victor, on the 17th ult. of a malignant pneumonic disease, Mr. Charles Dobbin, aged 32--his wife, Mary, aged 31 and an infant child of premature birth.  All enclosed in one coffin and consigned to the silent tomb.


From Ontario County Journal 19 August 1909

Phelps, N. Y. - The remains of William H. Dodd, who was killed in an automobile accident near Syracuse Sunday night, were brought to Phelps for burial yesterday afternoon. Several years ago when engaged in teaching school, Mr. Dodd was well-known in this vicinity. He was 65 years of age. Survivors are his widow and a son, Dallas, who accompanied his father on the fatal trip. The accident in which Mr. Dodd lost his life occurred at Belle Isle, where the auto went over an embankment, turned turtle and pinned the occupants to the ground. Mr. Dodd was taken to the hospital and died an hour later. His son was badly injured but will recover.


From Ontario County Journal 30 May 1879

Flint Creek, N. Y. - Mr. Aaron Dodge, the oldest man in the place, died on Friday last. In the forenoon of the day named, he went to the shop and ground his axe. After coming home he went to the store and made some purchases, took them home, and died in a few minutes afterward. It is thought he died of apoplexy. His funeral was largely attended on Sunday, Rev. D. E. Blaine preaching the sermon. Mr. Dodge was eighty-seven years old.

From Ontario County Times 4 June 1879

Aaron Dodge died very suddenly at his home at Flint Creek on Friday, the 23rd instant, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. He was a man of robust frame and commanding appearance, and had had hardly a day of sickness through all the years of his eventful life. He was in his usual health and spirits up to within two hours of his death, and was at work in his garden when finally stricken. He was born in Maine, but immigrating to the town of Seneca in this county previous to the war of 1812, thereafter made that his home. He was a mason by trade, and had handled the trowel in the construction of numerous buildings throughout the county, including the old Ontario Female Seminary and other buildings in this village. He served with distinction in the war of 1812, and for that reason has long been in receipt of a pension from the government. By industry he had saved a small competency and had came down to old age comfortable and contented. His aged wife died several years ago.


From Ontario County Journal 30 November 1894

Naples, N. Y. - Daniel Dodge died at his home on Bristol hill, on Wednesday last, aged 81 years. Most of his life had been spent in town. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Carpenter of Canandaigua, and Mrs. Daniel Parker of this place.


From Geneva Gazette 20 April 1883

FRANK M. DODGE died at his residence, corner of Pulteney and High streets on the 18th inst., aged 36 years.  Deceased was a son of Allen Dodge of Flint Creek, and a native of Seneca.  He moved into the village only about a month ago, in hopes that a change from farm life and opportunity for regular medical attendance would prove beneficial in restoring impaired health.  He was a sufferer from disease of the heart and kidneys, and a year or two ago he was brought very near to death's door by the severity of an attack at that time.  A man of irreproachable character in family and social relations, he was most highly esteemed.  He was a member of the I. O. of O. F., had passed the chairs of the subordinate lodge and advanced to the patriarchal degree in the encampment.  His sorrowing brethren attending the funeral (held today) in a body.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 December 1904

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Mrs. Martha Dodge, eighty-four years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. S. Cotton, at the Sanitarium farm Sunday morning. Until within a few days, Mrs. Dodge has been in remarkable health for one of her age. She was a member of the M. E. church, and a most devout Christian woman. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. S. Cotton and Miss Cora Dodge of this village, and Mrs. J. F. Allison of Washington; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Dodge was a sister of the late Dr. Henry Foster, Dr. Hubbard Foster and Mrs. Horner. The funeral was held this afternoon at the residence of A. S. Cotton at 1:30 and at the M. E. church at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. S. Boyd, assisted by Rev. V. A. Sage, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating.


From Ontario County Journal 8 March 1878

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Margaret Donaldson departed this life last Sabbath, aged 59.  Funeral services were held at her late residence near the Depot last Thursday.  The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Gates of Baptist Hill, assisted by Rev. H. M. Brown of this place.  The remains were taken to Baptist Hill for interment.


From Victor Herald 23 January 1892

Mrs. Catherine Donnelly, widow of the late Peter Donnelly, who was formerly depot master for the N. Y. Central at Canandaigua, died on Monday at the home of her son, Rev. J. J. Donnelly in this village. The funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church, Wednesday morning. The remains were taken to Canandaigua for burial.


From Geneva Gazette 16 May 1890

Phelps NY - The funeral services of Thomas Donnelly who was found dead in his room on Friday last from heart failure, were held from his late residence on Monday, Rev. Mr. Wheeler officiating.  The interment was in Phelps cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 26 March 1886

Mr. William P. Donnelly died at his home on Gorham street in this village, on Friday last, in the 64th year of his age. The news of his death was the cause of deep regret throughout this community, where during a period of many years he had made his home, and was universally respected. Mr. Donnelly was born near Saintfield, County Down, Ireland, in 1822. He came to America in 1850 and took up his residence in Canandaigua. Until 1859 he was agent for the E. C. & N. Y. R. R., when the road passed into the hands of a receiver. He then became agent for the New York Central railroad, which position he held until the time of his death. He was a man of sound judgment and excellent abilities. The funeral services were attended by large concourse on Tuesday last. The celebrant of the Solemn High Mass, at the funeral, was the son of the deceased, Rev. J. J. Donnelly of Auburn.


From Geneva Daily Times 25 May 1910

Mrs. Ellen Donahue, wife of Edward Donahue, died this morning at her home, No. 496 Main street, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Miss M. Nellie Donahue and Miss Margaret Donahue; one son, Edward J. Donahue; and a sister, Miss Margaret Dowan. The remains will be taken to Penn Yan Friday morning on the 8:35 train on the Pennsylvania Division. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Michael's church. Burial in St. Michael's cemetery Penn Yan.


From Geneva Daily Times 24 July 1905

Patrick Donohue died at his home on the Castleton road in the town of Geneva at 10:30 o'clock Saturday evening, aged forty-nine years. Mr. Donohue was born in Ireland. He came here twenty-nine years ago and has resided in the town of Geneva since. Mr. Donohue has been ill for the past three years. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Donohue, and four daughters, Margaret, Nora, Katherine and Anna and one grandson, Francis, all of the town of Geneva. Mr. Donohue was a member of the C. M. B. A. and the Holy Name society of St. Francis de Sales church. The funeral will be held from his late home at nine o'clock Wednesday morning and from St. Francis de Sales church at ten o'clock. Burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 February 1908

Thomas Donohue, one of the older residents of the city, died at the home of Peter Carroll, 37 Middle street, at 11 o'clock last night after a week's illness. Mr. Donohue was born in Ireland in 1847. He came to Geneva in 1866 and has resided here since. The deceased is survived by a large number of relatives in this section, but the only immediate members of the family surviving are two brothers. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery

From Canandaigua Chronicle 31 May 1905

On Thursday, May 25, occurred the death of Mrs. John Donovan, Clark street. Although Mrs. Donovan has been a sufferer from bronchial and pulmonary troubles for some time past, her death came as a sad shock to the community in which she was loved and respected. Mrs. Donovan is survived by her husband and eight children: Sarah of New York city; Marie E., John, Helen, Isabel, Catherine, Leo and Allen, of this village. John and Helen are members of the Class of 1905 of the Canandaigua Academy. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Saturday morning. Interment in Calvary cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 October 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - William J. Donovan, one of Canandaigua's most respected citizens, died here yesterday afternoon as a result of a paralytic stroke suffered in August. Mr. Donovan was the son of W. J. Donovan, and was born in Belleville, Ont., in 1852. In 1869 he removed to Mount Morris, where he began his business career as a clerk in a grocery store. He has been in that line of business ever since, being in business for himself in Geneva in 1882, in which year he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Kane of Geneva, whom he leaves. For a number of years past Mr. Donovan had been connected with the firm of Brewster, Gordon & Company, of Rochester, as a traveling representative. Deceased leaves his mother, Mrs. Eliza Donovan of Mount Morris; two brothers, John T. and Albert D. Donovan of Mount Morris and Thomas H. Donovan of Albany; one son, William J. Donovan and two daughters, Misses Louise and Marie Donovan of Canandaigua.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 February 1910

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Ann Dooley, a well-known resident of Phelps for many years, occurred early yesterday morning at Rochester where for the past year she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. William Lawn. Mrs. Dooley had been in failing health for several months. She was born at Killkenney, Ireland, and when a young woman came to this country, locating in Phelps. Her husband, Martin Dooley, died about ten years ago. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Lawn, the deceased leaves one son, Patrick Dooley, of Phelps, and one brother, Edward Kennedy, who lives in Ireland. The remains will be brought to Phelps Wednesday morning for burial.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 September 1907

Phelps, N. Y. - The funeral of John F. Dooley, who died Sunday night, was held at St. Francis Catholic church Wednesday morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. C. F. O'Loughlin. The church was filled with friends of the deceased, many of them coming from Rochester, Geneva, Newark, Canandaigua and Clifton Springs. Among the floral offerings with which the casket was decked was a handsome panel of chrysanthemums, roses, lilies and other cut flowers from Mr. Dooley's business associates and the hotel employees. The members of the C. M. B. A. also remembered their deceased brother with a huge floral pillow. Besides these prominent pieces there were scores of individual floral offerings of wreaths, crosses and bouquets of cut flowers. The C. M. B. A. of which Mr. Dooley was a member attended the funeral services in a body and the bearers were John Fitzgerald, William Crough, Robert E. Connelly, M. T. O'Brien, John Kane and John Loney, all brother members of that society. Members of the Phelps baseball club also joined the cortege to pay respect to their deceased team mate. 


From Geneva Daily Times 24 June 1907

Phelps, N. Y. - Martin Dooley, a respected and honored citizen of Phelps, died early yesterday morning. He had been ill about two weeks. Mr. Dooley was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a young man. Practically all his life has been spent in Phelps since coming to this country. He was a malster by trade and for several years was foreman at the Nester malt houses. Since retiring from active labor, Mr. Dooley had served the village in the capacity of street commissioner for ten years. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Patrick and John F. Dooley of Phelps, and one daughter, Mrs. William Lawn of Rochester.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 25 April 1906

Sunday morning at the Memorial hospital, the death occurred of A. Wilson Doolittle, aged 79 years, who had been brought to this institution about five months ago suffering from acute blood poisoning. He was a native of Canadice, where the greater portion of his life was spent and where he was prominent and highly respected having for periods of many years held offices of public trust, having been for twenty years a justice of the peace and overseer of the poor for an equal term. For the past seven years he has been a resident of Naples. He is survived by four sons, Elmer W. Doolittle of this place; Thomas W. Doolittle of Naples; and L. M. Doolittle of Canadice; four daughters, Miss Zurah Doolittle of Naples; Mrs. John West of Springwater, Mrs. J. H. Norgate of Canadice and Mrs. A. M. Blake of Naples. Other surviving relatives are: Mrs. Lorenzo Winch and Mrs. William Doolittle, both of Canadice; and one brother, Borak Doolittle of Baldwinsville. The deceased was a man of sterling character and highly respected among his large circle of friends and acquaintances. The remains were taken to Canadice for interment.


From Ontario County Journal 30 October 1874

In this town (No. 9,) on the evening of October 23d, 1874, Almond Doolittle, and early on the morning of October 24th, Milla, his wife, both in the 84th year of their age. Mr. Doolittle and his wife came from Cheshire, Conn., in 1814, and ever since have lived in this town, consequently they were well-acquainted with the hardships and privations of the pioneer life. They were both baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church by Elder Haskell in 1827, and, as the writer is informed, have lived as consistent Christians for a period of nearly 50 years.  Five daughters and two sons mourn the loss of their aged parents, who "were peaceful in their lives, and in their deaths were not divided."


From Ontario County Journal 3 December 1886

Canadice, N. Y. - Mrs. Carrie Doolittle, wife of Lucius M. Doolittle, died on the 21st inst. She was a great sufferer with the dreadful disease, consumption. Her funeral was held at Springwater on the 23d. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the community in his great affliction.


From Ontario County Journal 24 November 1876

Cheshire, N. Y. - Died at half-past ten p.m., November 22d, Edward L. Doolittle, aged 78 years.  Mr. Doolittle was born in New Haven, Conn., 1799, and came to this county sixty years ago and settled in Cheshire, where he has lived ever since. He raised a family of nine children.  One daughter died a few years ago.  He sent four of his sons into the Union army, three of whom were in the same company.  Four of his sons live in the West, and three sons and a daughter reside here.  He lost his wife several years ago.  His death was very sudden.  He was sick but about four hours.  His son, Stilman, was called upon to help lay out Mr. Van Wie, and he asked his father to attend his store while he was gone.  When he came back he found him reading a newspaper.  Little did he think then that he should so soon be obliged to call upon his neighbors to help prepare his father for burial.  Mr. Doolittle then went to take a last look of his old friend and neighbor, and when he came back was a good deal excited and feeling very badly.  In about fifteen minutes he was taken violently ill, and in less than four hours his spirit had passed from earth, to meet loved ones gone before.


From Ontario County Journal 26 November 1886

The death of Emor Doolittle, a well-known and greatly respected young man of this village, occurred last Friday evening at half past nine o'clock at the Webster House. He came to this village a few years ago from Cheshire, and had since been engaged as a dry goods clerk. Several weeks since while engaged in the dry goods house of H. Simonds & Co., he was stricken with typhoid fever. He recovered partially from the attack, but was taken with a relapse which resulted in death. During his residence here he had made a host of warm friends, who will deeply sympathize with his afflicted parents.


From Ontario County Journal 14 May 1897

Canadice, N. Y. - Last week Wednesday evening occurred the death of Henry Doolittle, an old resident of the town. He had been feeble for a long time, and his death was unexpected. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Struble of this town, and Mrs. Matthew Norgate of Richmond; and two sons, Will of Dansville and Ed. of Springwater. The funeral was held from the M. E. church, Rev. I. Bristol of Wayland officiating.


From Ontario County Journal 4 September 1891

Canadice, N. Y. - Death has again entered our community and taken from our midst one of the most respected of women, Mrs. Jane Doolittle, wife of Henry Doolittle, and sister of our supervisor, Mr. C. B. Hyde, after a brief illness, passed quietly from earthly scenes to the blessed rest of God's faithful. She had been in poor health for some time, but was confined to the bed but a few days. Her death was caused by a tumor or cancer in the side. Rev. S. M. Day conducted the funeral services last Friday, speaking from 1st Samuel, 20th and last clause of the 18th verse. As Mrs. Doolittle had lived her entire life of 64 years in this town, and was beloved by all who knew her, the text was very appropriate. Mr. Doolittle is left to reflect on the true unselfish life of a noble wife. Two sons and two daughters mourn as only children can for such a mother, three brothers for the kindly greeting of the only remaining sister, and the whole community for a most estimable woman.


From Ontario County Journal 26 June 1896

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Jennie Doolittle, wife of Elmer E. Doolittle of this village, formerly of Canandaigua, died Saturday, June 20, aged 32 years. Her death has caused widespread sorrow for she was a lovely woman, full of good wishes. Her husband and daughter, Bessie, are crushed with the blow. She was an earnest worker in the Methodist society and among the young girls of the place. Friends from Canadice, Canandaigua and other localities attended the funeral on Monday.


From Ontario County Journal 26 June 1885

Died, in Cheshire, June 18, Lyman W. Doolittle, aged 52 years. The subject of this notice was born in Cheshire, July 23, 1833, and was one of a family of nine children, seven sons, and two daughters, children of Edward L. Doolittle, whose charmed circle has but once before been entered by the fell destroyer, Malvina, eldest daughter, dying at the age of 40. There still remaining one brother in Iowa, three in Wisconsin, and Delos and Stillman R., in this town.; May, the remaining sister, being the wife of Melvin Curtis, of this place. A wife and daughter sit in the gloom-shrouded home, from which life and light have gone away, too dazed to realize their bereavement. Tuesday night upon returning from Canandaigua, he complained of being ill, but retired to his bed without consulting a physician. His illness increased in severity, and twice during the night it became necessary to call Dr. Hutchens. Sometime during the morning of Wednesday, he sunk into a stupor, from which the efforts of Drs. Hutchens and Bently (who had been called in consultation) were unable to rouse him, although they remained in constant attendance until the hour of  his death, which occurred at 5 a.m., Thursday morning, death resulting from paralysis of the brain.


From Ontario County Chronicle 10 December 1902

Yesterday afternoon in Cheshire occurred the death of Stillman R. Doolittle, a prominent resident of the southern part of this town. He had been ill for some time with Bright's disease. He is survived by one son, Howard Doolittle; one daughter, Dora Doolittle, and one brother, Delos Doolittle. He was about 70 years of age.


From Ontario County Journal 5 September 1879

Canadice, N. Y. - Thomas Doolittle, who for many years has been a respected resident of this town, closed his eyes to earthly scenes at his home, on Monday night, Aug. 18th, at the advanced age of 87 years. Mr. D. was born in Connecticut in the year 1792. From Connecticut he moved to Vermont, and afterwards he made his home in New York. He lived for many years on the farm where he died. The funeral services were largely attended on Thursday, when Rev. S. M. Day preached from words found in Job V., 26, "Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season."


From Ontario County Journal 10 December 1875

Dr. Willard Doolittle, an old and highly respected physician of the town of Richmond, was almost instantly killed last Monday. He was returning home from visiting a patient, when coming to a hill his horse started to run.  The Doctor was thrown out of his sulky, his head striking a large stone, and he died in a short time after the accident.


From Ontario County Journal 31 October 1890

Canadice, N. Y. - Wm. S. Doolittle, an old and highly esteemed citizen of this town, died on the 21st inst. He had been in poor health for some time and was thought to be improving, but was taken down again a day or two before his death and was thought to be doing well when death came with hardly a moment's warning. Mr. Doolittle was nearly seventy-five years of age and was a man of great energy and strength of character. His death removes the foremost spirit in all matters of church improvement and the town loses one of its most highly respected citizens. His bereaved companion and son are not alone in mourning. The sympathy of the entire community is with them in their hour of affliction. The funeral service was held at the church last Thursday, Rev. S. M. Day, of Honeoye, speaking from Job, V, 26th.


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