"Du" to "Dz" OBITUARIES


From Ontario County Chronicle 10 February 1904

Mrs. Emma Dubel, wife of Upton T. Dubel, died Thursday morning from heart disease complicated with pneumonia. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was well-known and universally respected. She is survived by her husband and two children, Maurice T. and Miss Glenna Dubel, also three brothers, Charles and William DeMuth of Thurmont, Md., and Joseph DeMuth of Toledo.


From Shortsville Enterprise 21 July 1911

Last week Wednesday afternoon while Frank Dubler, who resided about two miles north of Clifton Springs on the A. Jay Short farm, was assisting his neighbor, John Peters, to spray potatoes, he fell from the spraying machine and received such injuries as to cause his death the following Saturday. Mr. Dubler was driving the team and was sitting on the front of the sprayer, when the machine struck a large stone and the jar was sufficient to knock him from his position. He struck the ground on his head and fell directly in front of one of the wheels, which, instead of passing over him, pushed him along for several feet. His companion stopped the horses as quickly as possible and removed him from beneath the machine. Mr. Peters saw that Dubler was seriously injured and telephoned to Clifton Springs for a physician, who found him to be paralyzed and conscious only a portion of the time. His condition grew worse and the next day he was removed to the annex of the sanitarium in that village where an operation was performed in the hopes of saving his life. Everything possible was done to relieve his condition, but he gradually grew worse until Saturday, when death put an end to his terrible suffering.

Mr. Dubler was aged 32 years, and had spent nearly his whole life in this vicinity. He had worked at the factory of the Shortsville Wheel Company for some time and was always a popular young man with his fellow workmen. His wife is a sister of Gottlieb Walter of East avenue. Beside his wife, he leaves two children, a mother and several sisters and brothers.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 May 1908

Byron McMaster, aged about 50 years, and James DuBois, Jr., aged about 38 years, who resided on the shores of Canandaigua lake, were drowned in the lake yesterday afternoon while on a fishing trip. The men left their homes about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and went out upon the lake to fish. About 7 o'clock last evening, L. C. Adams, who resides about three miles up the east shore of the lake, heard cries for help. He and his son went to the shore immediately and saw two men clinging to an upturned boat at a point near the middle of the lake, about half a mile from shore. The men at the time were struggling to right the boat and climb into it, but were evidently meeting with but little success. Adams got out his own boat and started to the rescue. His boat was leaking badly, however, and he was obliged to return for another. When he was ready to go out again it was quite dark and the cries of the men had ceased. When Mr. Adams reached the middle of the lake everything was still and no trace could be found either of the men or the boat. The facts in the case were telephoned to Canandaigua and Adams and other neighbors continued the search through the night without results. This morning a larger searching party was organized under the direction of Coroner Warner and about thirty boats spent the morning on the lake dragging for the bodies. Up until noon no trace of the men had been found. The boat occupied by them was found on the shore at the foot of the lake. The boat contained the cap of one of the men and a whitefish. It had evidently been overturned but was rightside up when found. The lake was very rough at the time the accident happened and the boat had drifted in to shore during the night. At the place where the drowning occurred the water is not very deep and it is expected that both bodies will be recovered. McMaster is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. DuBois is survived by his widow and one son three years of age.


From Ontario County Journal 5 November 1909

The death of James Dubois, who passed away at his home on Lake street on Friday, removed a familiar figure from the haunts of the fishermen. Death was due to general debility. Mr. Dubois was perhaps more familiar with the fishing grounds at this end of the lake than any other man, and knew where to find the white fish and bull heads at all seasons. Deceased was 74 years of age. His wife died several years ago. There survive four sons, Charles H., Rankin and Wallace Dubois of this village, and David Dubois, of Batavia; also two daughters, Mrs. Louis Tobin of this village, and Mrs. Charles Dewey of Palmyra. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Curtice undertaking rooms.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 June 1905

In Willard, June 27th, occurred the death of Mrs. Jennie DuBois, wife of James DuBois of this place. Mrs. DuBois is survived by her husband, five sons, Charles, James, Rankin, and Wallace of Canandaigua, and David  of Batavia; and four daughters, Mrs. Emma L. Tobin and Mrs. Jennie Twist of Canandaigua; Mrs. Anna Dewey of Chapinville, and Mrs. Ida N. Pratt of Geneva. Funeral will be held from the home on the lake shore road Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in West avenue cemetery. A peculiar fact in connection with this death is that up to the time of the death of Mrs. DuBois, five generations of her family were living, as her son, Charles DuBois, has grandchildren and her mother, Mrs. Nancy McCormack, is still living. This is one of the rare cases where a great-grandmother has preceded in death the great-great-grandmother of the youngest branch of the family.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 February 1910

Mrs. Eliza Duck, aged 87 years, died last night at 9:30 o'clock at the home of her son, Joseph Duck, 178 Lewis street. She is survived by five sons, Jonathan of Portland, Ore., Rev. Thomas Duck of Toccoa, Ga., Frederick C. Duck and David Duck of Auburn and Joseph Duck of Geneva.


From Ontario County Journal 4 December 1885

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. S. B. Dudley, a life-long resident of this town, died last Wednesday morning after a short illness. He was the son of Abraham Dudley, one of the pioneers of East Bloomfield, and was born on the 17th of May 1817, on the farm on which he has resided all of his life. The funeral services were held on Friday at 2 p.m.


From Ontario County Journal 28 January 1881

Naples, N. Y. - Coroner Dr. John H. Jewett of Canandaigua, was summoned here last Friday to hold an inquest over the body of Mrs. Charlotte Duell, who died on Thursday, Jan. 20th. Mrs. Duell was a widow, about 35 years old, with a family of eight children, in comparatively destitute circumstances. Just before her death, she signed a sworn statement charging F. W. Griswold, of Italy, with unlawful intercourse with her on promise of marriage, and when she had become pregnant, with taking taking her to Wayland to a doctor, who procured an abortion, which was the cause of her death. Warrants were issued for these parties, and they were present at the inquest. The evidence obtained failed to substantiate the woman's dying accusation, and the jury was compelled to give a verdict of "Death by natural causes." The verdict was based upon the evidence of three of our physicians, and the universal query now is, were they deceived, or what was the matter? for not one in a hundred but still believes the dying woman swore to the truth as far as the seducer is concerned. The case excites a great deal of talk and speculation, mingled with sympathy for the poor, homeless orphans. Coroner Jewett conducted the inquest with dignity and ability, and won many friends during his short stay. As a matter of course, the prisoners were immediately discharged. It is possible the end is not yet.


From Ontario Republican Times 11 June 1862

Intelligence was received here last week to the effect that Sergeant S. C. Duell, of this town, had been killed in an engagement with the rebels. The following letter from the Captain of the Company to which he was attached, addressed to the wife of the deceased soldier, confirms the report and gives the particulars of the sad event:

Harper's Ferry, Va., May 27
Mrs. S. C. Duell -- It is my painful task to inform you that by the dispensation of that Providence who rules alike for good in Peace or War, your and my country has lost a brave defender, and you have lost your husband. This company and myself feel that by the death of Sergeant Duell, we have lost a Patriot, and a gloom now deepened by the wounding and possibly death of a number of others of the company in the battle of Winchester the following day, hangs around us as we sit by our bivouac fires tonight. I can offer no consolation except to say that we knew him and by our loss can in some way measure yours. His name will not be dropped from our roll call, for in spirit he is still with us and with our cause.

On Saturday, the 24th, my company received orders to move from Charleston to Winchester immediately. We started about 1 p.m., sending our horses with a guard in charge of Sergeant Duell. At Berryville 12 miles on the way, the party were surprised and suddenly fired on by a party of guerrillas, some 20 in number. Mr. Duell fell dead from his saddle and the party returned rapidly and got out of reach of the second fire. His horse which he brought from home, together with equipments, was brought back to camp and is now in my possession. I will use him until you may order me how to dispose of him. I might find a purchaser if he is for sale and you will name the price. His watch and money were taken by the rebels, and as I understand, are in possession of a citizen of Berryville. I may possibly be able to get them. Be assured we will not soon forget him or his murderers, and while we acknowledge that vengeance is for the Lord, we think and hope we may be permitted to be humble instruments. In regard to his pay &c., I will write full particulars on receipt of a line from you or some friend.
Yours very truly, E. M. Pope, Capt. 8th N. Y. V. C.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 February 1915

Naples, N.Y. - While hastening to the Presbyterian church to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Emory Peck, John Duelos fell to the sidewalk and those who ran to assist him found he was dead. His wife and others had already entered the church and they were not notified of his death until after the service. R. F. Meyers carried the remains to the home. It is supposed he was overcome by the excitement of Mrs. Peck's death and by the exertion of walking a considerable distance from his home on Vine street, over walks covered with ice. He had been feeble for many months. He conducted a tailor shop for several years, also was employed at the Tobey clothing store. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Duelos, and one son, Harold Duelos, aged about 14 years. Burial Rose Ridge Cemetery.

From Canandaigua Chronicle 24 May 1905

Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. John Duffin died at her home in Farmington on Wednesday afternoon of last week after an illness of many months, at the age of 45 years. The funeral was held from the Catholic church in Macedon at 10 o'clock on Friday morning, conducted by Father Hartley of Palmyra, and interment followed in the Palmyra Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Duffin is survived by one son, William Duffin, and one daughter, Miss Sarah Duffin, both of Farmington.

From Ontario County Chronicle 27 April 1904

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - On Monday morning occurred the death of Mrs. James Duffy. Mrs. Duffy was a great sufferer of abscesses of which she died. She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and patience. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, three daughters and four sons. Mrs. Duffy was buried Wednesday at West Bloomfield, Rev. Freeman of Rochester officiating. Her sons acted as bearers.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 September 1906

Joseph Duffy, aged 26 years, died this afternoon at 1:10 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield of Lewis street. Besides his widow, he is survived by two small children; a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duffy of Waterloo, two brothers, Frank Duffy of Detroit and Thomas of Waterloo; and two sisters, Clara and Janet; and an uncle, Joseph Duffy of Rose street, this city. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 December 1909

Mrs. Mary A. Duffy, aged 63 years, died yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock at her home, No. 61 West avenue. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Duffy; two son, Martin and Patrick, Jr.; three daughters, Mrs. Harry Vickery, Misses Mary and Sarah Duffy; one brother, James Cahill of Ireland; and one sister, Mrs. John Welch of this city. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the house and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 March 1905

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. Michael D. Dugan, of Scotland Road, whose condition has been precarious since the birth of a son about three weeks ago, died last night, aged about thirty-eight years. She leaves four children, her husband, two brothers and a sister. The death is an unusually sad one, depriving as it does, four little children of their mother's care. The surviving brothers are Thomas H. O'Brien, trustee of the second ward of this village; William O'Brien of Waterloo; the sister is Miss Katharine O'Brien of Cleveland, O.


From Shortsville Enterprise 12 March 1914

The death of Almerin Dunham, one of Manchester's oldest residents, occurred at his home in that village, aged 83 years, after a lingering illness. Mr. Dunham was born at Mansfield, Conn., on August 3, 1830, a son of Samuel and Aseneth Dunham. During the year of 1832 he came with his parents to what is now known as the Rufus Smith farm four miles north of this village, his father having purchased the property. The trip from Mansfield was made by way of Troy and the journey from that point was by way of Erie Canal boat. The deceased located in Manchester village about 60 years ago and later engaged in the nursery business which he conducted until 1890. He was always active in politics, being first a Whig and then a Democrat. For 14 years he served as town constable and one year as town collector, having been elected to the latter office on a Whig ticket in 1868. He was Justice of Peace for 20 consecutive years and retired from that office on December 31, 1911, owing to the infirmities of age. He also served as clerk of the village of Manchester for many years. The survivors are his wife, who was formerly Miss Elnora Herendeen, four sons, Percy Dunham of Canandaigua; George Dunham of Rochester; Edgar A. Dunham of Pittsburg, Pa.; and Carl Dunham, a resident of the West; also a half-brother, Augustus Turner, of Manchester. The funeral services were held from his late home on Friday afternoon last at 2 o'clock.


From Ontario County Journal 23 July 1886

Seneca Castle, N. Y. - The funeral of Mr. Reed Dunham, who died on Saturday last of consumption, was held on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his father's home. Reedy was a great sufferer. The afflicted family have much sympathy from a large circle of friends.


From Geneva Gazette 3 October 1873

Mortuary - On Monday last William Dunham of Geneva, a veteran of 82 years, passed from the scenes of the earth--suddenly at the last, but not unexpectedly to himself; for although endowed with sufficient health and strength to move among his fellow men up to within a day or two of his dissolution, yet he seemed conscious of the fast-ebbing tide, and has systematically set his house in order for the final event.  Mr. Dunham was a hard-working, honored mechanic, frugal in his habits, yet denying nothing that was necessary to the comfort of his family and education of his children.  He was a man of positive character and opinions, espousing principles from close study and observation -- never swerving from a policy that he believed to be right.  He was a sterling Democrat, and never failed, either at general or local elections, to deposit his ballot. Mr. Dunham has resided in Geneva about 50 years, reared a family of one son and four daughters who inherit the honored character of their departed sire.  He could truthfully boast that no fellow-man ever suffered wrong at his hands, and that he punctually discharged every earthly obligation.  Although surviving the age commonly allotted to man, yet we cannot but feel his loss as of an upright and honored citizen.

From a memorandum in the handwriting of deceased, found among his papers, we gather the following facts relating to his personal history:  He was born in Morris township, Morris Co., New Jersey, May 29th, 1792.  At the age of 21 he joined the Bloomfield Light Infantry, and went into the federal service in 1814 with his company which volunteered for the war, and was stationed at Sandy Hook.  At the close of the war he received an honorable discharge, certifying creditable service to himself and his country.  He was married to Mary Renwick Dec. 3d, 1816.


From Geneva Gazette 6 February 1891

William H. Dunham, died at his home, Seneca Castle, Jan. 31st, in the 70th year of his age.  The deceased was born in Johnstown, Montgomery Co.  At an early age his parents removed to Canton, Ohio; subsequently they returned to this state and settled at Chili, Monroe Co., where they resided for ten years, and then (in 1850) removed to Geneva.  A year or two later the subject of this notice married the only daughter of Nathan Reed 2d, who survives him.  They eventually settled on a farm near Seneca Castle P. O., where Mr. Dunham died.

We formed Mr. Dunham's acquaintance very soon after he first took up a residence in Geneva.  He was an ardent Democrat, an attentive reader and close observer of passing events in this stirring world, and an interesting conversationalist. Firmly grounded in principles, he could defend them with forceful argument.  Withal he was a good citizen in all that the term implies, a kind and sympathetic neighbor, and an exemplary Christian.


From Geneva Gazette 5 January 1894

Obituary - We sorrowfully record the death of Mrs. Wm. H. Dunham of Seneca Castle, which occurred on the 29th ult. Deceased was a daughter of the late Nathan Reed 2d, and was born on the farm now owned by her nephew, Thos. C. Reed. Her only brother, Stephen C. Reed, died about three years ago.  In the relations of wife and mother, she was tenderly beloved; in those of a friend and neighbor, warmly esteemed and respected.  She leaves only one child -- a son and helpless invalid, who deserves universal sympathy over his great loss.


From Ontario County Times 11 June 1884

Bristol, N. Y. -  Entered into rest on the evening of June 4th, the wife of Wm. W. Dunham, and daughter of James and Roena Child, aged 36 years, 10 months and 6 days. Mrs. Dunham had been a great sufferer for several years, her disease being pulmonary consumption. Funeral from the Universalist church on Friday afternoon last at 2 o'clock. Rev. S. M. Day of Richmond delivered the funeral discourse. A large number of relatives and friends followed her remains to their last resting place in Evergreen Cemetery in Bristol. She leaves one child, a little girl nine or ten years old, who with the husband have the sympathy of the community in which they live. 


From Ontario County Chronicle 1 April 1903

Mrs. Mary S. Dunkle, widow of the late George Dunkle, died at her home in the town of Hopewell on Thursday, aged 89 years. Deceased is survived by her sister, Mrs. Parmelia Toast of Olean, and one brother, John C. Draper, of this village. Mrs. Dunkle's husband achieved some fame as the founder of the strange religious sect known as the Dunkleites, who were better known a quarter of a century ago, but which have as a sect practically passed out of existence.


From Victor Herald 24 August 1895

John H. Dunlap, a well-known resident of this village, died at his home last Saturday evening; he had been ill only a few days but medical skill and tender nursing were unable to stay the disease. Mr. Dunlap was born in Plainfield, N. J., Oct. 16th, 1828. He learned the trade of a carriage painter. He was twice married. In 1850 he married Sarah Vorris, who with eight children, survives him. In 1862, when the government was calling for troops, Mr. Dunlap enlisted in the 13th N. J. Vols. and served with the regiment till it was mustered out of the service in August 1865. The regiment saw a deal of hard service at Chancelorville, Antietam and on Sherman's famous march to the sea. Mr. Dunlap always took a great interest in all Grand Army matters and was a faithful observer of Memorial Day. Since he came to Victor he has followed his occupation and was considered a good workman and an upright citizen. He was converted under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Benham and received into the Methodist church in Sept., 1877. His surviving children are Mrs. A. Densmon of Penn Yan; Chas. Dunlap of Bloomfield; Mrs. Jas. Wiley of Rochester; Mrs. Geo. Keisel, Albert, Samuel and William Dunlap of Victor; and George Dunlap of Pensacola, Fla.

The funeral was held from the M. E. church on Monday, the services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Hudnutt, and attended by a large number of his friends and acquaintances. The floral offerings were bountiful and tastefully arranged by loving hands. The interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 November 1904

Mrs. Ann Dunn, seventy-nine years old, died shortly after noon yesterday from heart failure at the home of P. J. Patterson, No. 167 Main street. The deceased was born in Kings county Ireland, and came to this country and city fifty-four years ago. The deceased is survived by three granddaughters and one grandson, all of Shortsville. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St. Francis de Sales church at 9 o'clock. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 June 1905

Mrs. Euphemia Dunn, sixty-nine years of age, died at 4 o'clock this morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. William Duck, No. 162 Main street. The deceased was born near Cazenovia, but has resided in this vicinity for the past seven years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Goodfellow, of this city, and two sons, Harland Hills, of Manlius, and Charles Hills, of Kendaia. The funeral will take place at 11 o'clock Thursday morning from the house, Rev. W. W. Weller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 28 December 1883

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. James Dunn died Sunday morning of consumption, aged 60 years. Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's church Tuesday at 10 a.m.


From Ontario County Journal 18 February 1887

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. James Dunn, who has been ill for some time with consumption, died last Saturday morning. The funeral services were held at St. Bridget's church Monday, at 10 a.m. and were largely attended by relatives and friends. The members of the East Bloomfield cornet band, of which he was a member, attending in a body.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 October 1902

Lawrence Dunn, a truck farmer who lived near Phelps and was well-known in this city, was killed at Phelps about 8 o'clock this morning in a runaway.  He was 75 years old and had been a resident of Phelps township for many years.  He is survived by his widow and one daughter.  Mr. Dunn had been hauling cabbage to the sauerkraut factory in Phelps in a wagon drawn by one horse.  He arrived in the vicinity of the railroad crossing about 8 o'clock and stopped to wait until a switching train had passed. Mr. Dunn alighted from the vehicle.  The horse became frightened at the moving cars and started to run.  Mr. Dunn ran, caught the animal by the bridle and tried to stop it.  The animal continued to run, while Mr. Dunn clung to the bridle.  After running about 100 feet, the horse turned towards a sidewalk and forced Mr. Dunn against a tree.  Mr. Dunn's ribs on the right side were crushed and his right arm was broken. He died with a few minutes.  Coroner H. D. Weyburn, of this city, was summoned by telephone.  He made an investigation and rendered a verdict of death from internal injuries.


From Geneva Courier 14 February 1877

Our quiet community was startled on Monday morning last by the announcement of (the death) of one of our oldest and best known citizens.  To those who had seen him only a few days previous in the perfect enjoyment of health and happiness, this sad news comes with peculiar force, while to those companions of his, who are nearly the same age as he, again comes the solemn warning that slowly but surely one by one they are passing away to that country from whose bourne no traveler returns.  Thomas Dunn was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland county, England, September 24th, 1807, and was therefore at the time of his death in his seventieth year.  He remained in England until 1840 when he emigrated to Canada, and there worked at his trade for several years, then tiring of the Dominion, he came to this country and after working in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, he finally settled in Geneva in 1850, and entered the employ of Messrs. Buckley & Bennett, where he remained until the firm ceased business.  He then entered into business for himself and from that time he succeeded by his industry and thrift in establishing an extensive furniture business and gained the entire confidence of this community.  His death will be a serious loss to our village, and the place left vacant, it will be difficult to fill.  He leaves surviving him a wife, son and daughter, and one brother residing in Canada and one in England.  His funeral occurred this (Wednesday) afternoon at three o'clock from the family residence on Castle street.


From Ontario County Journal 11 December 1874

Sudden Death - A very sudden death occurred at Mr. John Decker's blacksmith shop in this village last Monday afternoon. John Dunphy, an employee in the shop, had just finished settling some shoes on a horse, when he fell heavily to the floor. Mr. Decker went to his assistance at once and raised him from the floor, when he gasped once or twice and was dead.  Dr. Doty was on the spot almost instantly, but could give no help.  Heart disease was assigned as the cause of the sudden death. Though he had been in Mr. Decker's employ some four or five years, he had never before shown any symptoms of heart disease.  He leaves a wife and grown-up daughter.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 April 1909

Naples, N. Y. - Charles Dunton died Sunday at his home on the lake road, aged 68 years.


From Ontario County Times 20 August 1884

Naples, N. Y. - Elsie A., wife of Wm. Dunton, died at her home in this village on Sunday, August 10, aged sixty-two years. Mrs. Dunton's death was not unexpected as she had been ailing for a long time. She was married to Mr. Dunton forty-two years ago, and had during that time faithfully performed the duties of wife and mother. She had for many years been a consistent member of the M. E. church, and was always found at the post of duty when health permitted.


From Ontario County Journal 4 March 1881

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Fanny Dunton, widow of John Dunton and mother of Lemuel Dunton, of Canandaigua, died after a lingering illness on Saturday evening, Feb. 26, at the age of 75. She was a dear old lady, having a vast multitude of friends, the mother of 13 children, of whom all but two are living. The funeral was on Wednesday morning, Rev. Mr. Millard officiating, and the remains were buried in the old church yard beside her husband. She has gone to her reward.


From Ontario County Journal 4 May 1883

Naples, N. Y. - Luman H. Dunton died on Saturday, April 21. For many weeks his life had been despaired of by his friends. He was taken in the midst of his usefulness, being the leading Justice in town, a practical surveyor and an insurance agent. For some time he was the regular correspondent of the Journal from this town. Mr. Dunton had many friends, who are saddened at his early death. He was 36 years old, and leaves a family of little children and a young wife, who have the sympathies of everyone. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church on Monday afternoon, and largely attended, the places of business being closed during the progress of the services.


From Ontario County Journal 25 June 1897

Naples, N. Y. - On Sunday, occurred the death of  William Dunton, who had been living for 12 years with his daughter, Mrs. C. Leonard Lewis. He had retired from active business, though still in possession of some of the numerous farms which he had operated in this vicinity. For two years his health had been failing. His wife was Miss Elsie Hatch, and the relatives in Ontario and Yates counties are very numerous. He left one son, A. W. Dunton of this town; and one daughter, Mrs. Lewis. He was 76 years of age.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 October 1906

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. H. A. Durand died at the Thompson Memorial hospital yesterday as a result of burns received October 1st when she tried to remove from her home a burning oil heater which threatened to explode. Mrs. Durand was preparing for her daughter's wedding at the time. The wedding subsequently took place by the bedside of the injured woman.

From Canandaigua Chronicle 24 October 1906

The death of Mrs. Henry A. Durand occurred last Wednesday after two weeks of painful suffering. On Monday, Oct. 1st, Mrs. Durand was frightfully burned in her attempt to carry a blazing oil stove from the house. The burns were so deep and of such a serious nature that her condition had been alarming from the first and in spite of every medical aid, death came to relieve her of her intense sufferings on Wednesday. Mrs. Durand was formerly Miss Emma Stewart and was born in South Butler, Wayne County, 56 years ago. She was married to Mr. Durand in Pittsford, where she lived when a girl, in 1872, She had lived here only a few years, having moved here from Lima. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Miss Myra E. Durand, Mrs. John B. Miller and Miss Jennie S. Durand; her mother, Mrs. Margaret Stewart of Pittsford; three sisters, Mrs. John Battaus of Pittsford, Mrs. Frank Hutton of Ballston Springs and Mrs. Daniel Bucklin of Hutchinson, Kansas; and one brother, Luman H. Stewart of Pittsford. Brief services were held from the house in Gibson street Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the funeral services were held from the Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Ward Mosher conducted the services. Interment was made in Woodlawn.


From Ontario County Journal 26 April 1895

About 9 o'clock Wednesday evening, at her home on Bristol street, occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Van Buren, wife of Burrett Durand, in the 76th year of her age. Death resulted from a complication of diseases, induced by la grippe. Mrs. Durand had been a resident of the town of Canandaigua 59 years. For many years past she had been an invalid and confined to the house, but her disposition was ever bright and cheerful. Beside her husband, Mrs. Durand is survived by three daughter, Mrs. A. G. Case of Canandaigua; Mrs. Adel Hayard of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Edward Howard of Chicago. Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m., and Rev. D. D. Campbell will officiate. Mrs. Durand has been a member of the Methodist church for many years.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 March 1904

M. W. Fisher was called to Reed Corners yesterday to take charge of the funeral of Charles W. Durfee, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Winne, Monday. The burial was at Wyoming yesterday.

From Ontario County Chronicle 9 March 1904

At Reed's Corners, March 7, occurred the death of Charles W. Durfee, father of Mrs. A. S. Winne of that village, aged 64 years. Mr. Durfee's death was very sudden as he had only been sick a few days with typhoid pneumonia. He is survived by six children, Emery O. Durfee of Philadelphia; Mrs. Charles Newton of Geneseo; Mrs. A. S. Winne of Reed's Corners; Benjamin C. Durfee and Thaddeus Durfee of South McAllister, Indian Territory, and Miss Rufina Durfee of Caldwell, N. Y. The remains will be taken to Wyoming county, Mr. Durfee's former home, and the interment will take place there Thursday.


From Ontario County Repository & Messenger 17 April 1872

Died at Richmond, March 4th, Dr. Daniel Durgan, in the 68th year of his age. The Doctor was an old resident of Bristol, having a practice in that Town for over 30 years; and was well-known in Ontario Co. As a Physician he was successful; as a Surgeon, he had few equals. Some of the qualities in his character are well worthy of mention. He was tender-hearted and kind, and when called upon to administer in the wants of suffering humanity, his feelings were fully enlisted, and the poorest and most destitute of his patients were as well cared for and watched over, as the more fortunate. The Doctor's family have adopted many poor children, assisting them along until they could go alone.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 May 1907

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - The neighbors and friends of Mrs. Carrie Durkee, wife of Emory L. Durkee, of this village, were saddened and shocked to learn of her sudden death which occurred yesterday morning at her residence on Stephens street. Mrs. Durkee has been alone the most of the time, as her husband is employed in Rochester. She arose at an early hour yesterday morning, and, partly dressed, went to her nearest neighbor, John Maynard. She rang the bell and called to them that she thought she was dying. Miss Grace Maynard, who is a graduate of the Rochester Homeopathic Training School for Nurses, was at her side in a very few minutes. A doctor was called but before he could arrive, Mrs. Durkee was dead. Coroner Iseline of Shortsville was called and pronounced the cause of death as heart disease from which she had been a sufferer for some time. Mrs. Durkee was about 50 years old and has lived here the past five years. She is survived by her husband, and one son, Elmire Couse of Savannah.


From Geneva Daily Times 25 February 1905

Elias M. Durkee died at the city hospital after an operation, at 8:30 o'clock this morning. Deceased had been in poor health for several years and underwent a similar operation three years ago. He was sixty-one years of age and had lived in Geneva nearly all his life. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Charles Durkee and George Durkee, and two daughters, Katherine and Mary Durkee, all of this city; also by five brothers, Charles Durkee, of Seneca Castle, George and Emory Durkee of Clifton Springs, D. S. Durkee of Cato, and J. A. Durkee of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Durkee had been a painter and paper hanger and of late years agent for sewing machines. The funeral will be held from his late residence, No. 137 Washington street, at some hour on Tuesday, yet to be announced.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 24 January 1906

Tuesday afternoon, January 16, at her home in Clifton Springs, occurred the death of Mrs. Matilda E. Goodman, wife of George W. Durkee. Mrs. Durkee, who was 60 years of age, had been ill for about two months. The deceased is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Claude Wilson of Newark, G. A. Durkee of Clifton Springs, and Frank E. Durkee of this place.


From Geneva Gazette 7 January 1898

Obituary - John C. Durkin died at his residence No. 30 Rose st. early Tuesday morning last, aged about 38 years.  His business was that of a nurseryman.  With the exception of about 8 years he had resided in Geneva all his life.  He was an earnest intelligent Democrat, and his friends put him forward at our last village election for Police Justice, but the nomination fell to another.  He is survived by a wife, his mother, two sisters and four brothers, three of whom constitute the firm of Durkin Bros., merchant tailors.  The fourth has a situation at the Michigan Horticultural College.  The funeral of the deceased was held yesterday from St. Francis de Sales Church and interment made in St. Patrick's cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 4 January 1898

John C. Durkin, well-known nurseryman of Geneva, died at 1:15 o'clock this morning at his home on Rose street, from the effects of liver and stomach trouble, aged 38 years. He had been ailing for some time, but his case was not considered serious, he being confined to the house but a few days. He had always lived in Geneva except eight years when he lived in Penn Yan, and was foreman of J. L. Rupert's nurseries. He is survived by a wife and mother, two sisters, Mary and Kitty, and four brothers, Thomas A. of Michigan Horticultural college, J. E., P. F. and Charles M. Durkin of Geneva. The funeral will take place from St. Francis de Sales church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and from the house a half hour earlier. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 22 February 1901

The death of Mrs. Thomas Durkin occurred yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Rose street, aged 65 years. Deceased was ill about four weeks with the grip, which developed into pneumonia.  Mrs. Durkin is survived by four sons and two daughters - James E. Durkin, president of the Board of Health; P. F. C. Durkin, clerk of the Board of Health; Thomas Durkin of this city and Charles Durkin, of Syracuse, and Mary E. Durkin and Catharine Durkin of this city.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 April 1907

Mrs. Margaret Durnin, aged 53 years, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at the home of her son, Thomas Durnin, of No. 27 State street. She is survived by seven sons, Thomas of this city, Andrew E. and Edward L. of Ithaca, George S. of Seneca Falls, William H. of Medina, John F. and Arthur A. of Buffalo; three brothers, Patrick of Interlaken, Thomas of Atwater, Lawrence of Beaver Dams. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home and at 9:45 at St. Francis de Sales church. Interment will be made in Trumsansburg.


From Geneva Gazette 31 August 1855

DIED - In this village, on Monday, the 27th inst., Amelia, wife of Isaac Durrant, in the 47th year of her age. The deceased has been for many months afflicted with that most terrible of diseases, cancer. Her sufferings were of the most intense character, but amid all she bore them calmly and without a murmur, and finally passed away, as she had lived, firm in the faith of a world's redemption. She has left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn her departure.


From Geneva Gazette 8 March 1901

Mrs. W. P. Durrant died at the family residence, 46 North Main street, at 5:45 o'clock Monday afternoon, aged 68 years. Mrs. Durrant had been ill a year; she was born in Geneva and has resided here all her life.  She was a communicant of St. Peter's church.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, W. B. Durrant of Williamsport, Pa. and C. W. Durrant
of Reading, Pa., and by one daughter, Mrs. George C. Schell, of this city.  The funeral will take place from St. Peter's church at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

From Geneva Advertiser 12 March 1901

Died in Geneva March 4, 1901, Mary Eliza Brizsee, wife of William P. Durrant.  She was born in Geneva May 5, 1833, was married April 18, 1852, and had always made Geneva her home.  Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Geo. C. Schell, and two sons, Charles W. and William B. Durrant.

We had a rumor last Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. William P. Durrant, occurring the evening previous, but saw no one who could verify it before the paper was sent to press.  The rumor proved to be true, and our old friend of nearly fifty years is left alone.  Mrs. Durrant was aged 68 years, and had been almost, if not quite, a lifelong resident of Geneva. Surviving her besides the husband are two sons and one daughter, all married, the sons living in other cities.  The daughter is the wife of Mr. George C. Shell.  The funeral was held from St. Peter's Church on Friday afternoon, interment in Washington St. cemetery. Mr. Durrant lost a son by diphtheria, when the disease raged so fearfully here some twenty-five years ago, and this is the first death that has occurred in his family since.  His will be a lonely life hereafter.  He has our earnest and heartfelt sympathy.


From Victor Herald 9 January 1903

South Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Almira Dusenbury, an aged woman in this neighborhood, had the misfortune to fall in her home, the first of last week, sustaining a severe injury to her hip, probably a fracture. Mrs. Dusenbury is 86 years old and nearly blind, this accident coming at her great age is doubly hard. Her condition is serious and her many friends sympathize with her in her affliction.

Later in same newspaper --

Mrs. Almira Dusenbury, a Daughter of the Revolution and well-known citizen of South Bloomfield, died at her home in that place, Tuesday night, aged 85 years.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 December 1908

Mrs. Olive Dutcher, widow of the late Jerry Dutcher, died at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Edward L. Hadley, of John street. The deceased was 72 years old. She had lived here about five years, coming to this city from Waterloo. She leaves seven daughters, Mrs. S. E. Disinger of Syracuse, Mrs. Eugene Austin of Seneca Falls, Mrs. Edward Hadley, Mrs. Oscar Breen and Mrs. L. J. Hines of this city, Mrs. Harry Close of Kittanning, Pa., and Mrs. William Van Dusen of Newark, N. Y.; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Brewer and Mrs. Absalom Sears of Trumansburg, Mrs. Andrew Dunn and Mrs. Thomas Dunn of Cortland; and two brothers, Frank Kimple of Cortland and Harrison Kimple of Trumansburg. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. E. Rowley will officiate. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 July 1897

Austin Dutton, one of the oldest citizens of Geneva, died at the Church Home hospital Sunday evening, aged 77 years. Mr. Dutton has lived here many years and was well known. His death was due to an attack of paralysis.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 23 January 1907

Gorham, N. Y. -  One of the saddest funerals ever held in this community was that of Mrs. Sarah Duval, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She was taken to the Canandaigua Hospital on Monday last to be operated upon for appendicitis. She was supposed to be gaining steadily until word came Thursday forenoon that she was very much worse and shortly afterward that she was dead. She leaves to mourn her death, her parents, one sister, Mrs. George Almy of Penn Yan; and one brother; besides her husband, Nelson Duval and a little boy, Willie, about 10 years of age. Her husband has been ill for a long time with consumption and was dependent upon her care. She was a faithful wife and mother, of a cheerful disposition, and will be greatly missed in the home circle as well as by her friends. Rev. Edw. Jarvis officiated at the funeral services, which were necessarily brief on account of the condition of the members of the family, some of whom were completely prostrated. Many beautiful flowers were given by relatives and friends of the family. Interment was made in the village cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 3 December 1906

Mrs. Anna M. Dwyer, wife of the late Matthew Dwyer, died Saturday evening at nine o'clock at the home of Prof. C. D. Vail of South Main street. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from Trinity church and interment will be in Glenwood cemetery, Rev. C. M. Smills, rector of Trinity church will officiate.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 October 1906

The funeral of Helen A. Dwyer who died yesterday morning will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dwyer, of No. 571 Castle street and at 9 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 25 October 1895

The funeral services of the late James R. Dwyer were attended from the residence, on Jefferson avenue, and from St. Mary's church last Sunday afternoon. Rev. D. English officiated. The funeral was one of the largest ever attended in Canandaigua. In addition to the large number of friends and relatives, there were present the members of the board of trustees, the Catholic Mutual Benefit association, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, of which organization Mr. Dwyer was a member.


From Canandaigua Chronicle  6 September 1905

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Enright in Ontario street, Saturday, September 2nd, occurred the death of Mrs. Julia Dwyer, an old resident of Canandaigua. Mrs. Dwyer's age is estimated at from one hundred to one hundred and five years. Her husband died about fifteen years ago and two sons died some time before. Mrs. Dwyer was buried Monday from St. Mary's church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 July 1897

Matthew Dwyer died yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock from consumption. The deceased was 39 years of age and leaves a wife and two children, besides a mother and brother. Mr. Dwyer was a member of the 34th Separate company, and was well known in Geneva. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the residence of Dr. Stebbins on South Main street. The burial will be conducted by the 34th Separate company with military honors. The funeral will be in charge of Devaney and Fletcher. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 29 January 1902

Wednesday night Patrick Dwyer, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Canandaigua, died at his home in Wood street, aged 65 years. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country when a lad of 15 years.. He assisted in constructing the old Erie railroad from Elmira to Canandaigua, and continued in the employ of that road and finally was appointed to a position as engineer. He continued in the service after the road passed into the hands of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. About seventeen years ago, however, he was stricken with locomotor ataxia. All the long years he was tenderly cared for by loving wife and children. He was a patient, courageous sufferer, waiting uncomplainingly for the inevitable end. He is survived by a wife and six children, Mrs. Thos. P. Howley and Miss Sarah Dwyer, of New York city; Miss Margaret A. Dwyer, John E., James J., and M. B. Dwyer, of Canandaigua. He also leaves two brothers, Ex-Police Justice John J. Dwyer of Canandaigua, and Michael Dwyer of Rochester, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Murray, Mrs. Patrick Gleason, and Mrs. Michael Flynn of Canandaigua. The deceased was the grandfather of little Howard Dwyer, whose sad death occurred only a few days before while riding on a bob sleigh in Wood street. The funeral was attended by an immense crowd of people from the family home and later from St. Mary's church Saturday morning, the Rev. Father Dougherty officiating.


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