Mrs. Derica A. Geddings, aged eighty years, died Tuesday
afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alonzo Leonard, a short
distance north of Canandaigua. She was until a short time ago a
resident of Shortsville. Death was due to erysipelas. The funeral will
be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. and the burial will be in the Quaker
cemetery in Farmington.
From Geneva Daily Times 8 November 1907
Canandaigua, N. Y. - William Geiger, a well-known Canandaiguan,
died yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock at the Canandaigua Hospital,
where
he has been at different times of late for treatment for heart and lung
troubles. He was about 51 years old, and leaves his father, Frederick
Geiger,
of Elmira, and one sister, residing at Anaconda, Mont.
From Ontario County Journal 17 March 1882
Cheshire, N. Y. - The death of Bernard Gelder occurred at
the home of his son, Hudson, last Saturday morning. Funeral Monday, the
13th last. His remains were to be brought
to the Cheshire cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 15 December 1893
Hall's Corners, N. Y. - One of our older and much respected
citizens, Edward Gelder, died Monday evening, December 11, of
pneumonia. Funeral at Bellona Thursday. Mr. Gelder was of English
birth, and had been long been a resident of Seneca. A wife, one
daughter and two sons survive him. Deceased was about 73 years old.
From Ontario County Journal 27 June 1884
Naples, N. Y. - Mr. John Gelsinger, one of our
elderly German residents, died Tuesday night. He was past 60 years
and had been ailing for a year.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 May 1908
Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Ella Courtwright Genthner occurred
Thursday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jane Courtwright. The
deceased
had been ill with consumption for several months. She was born in the
town
of Phelps 36 years ago and had always lived in this vicinity. A young
son
survives. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Windnagle
tomorrow
afternoon and interment will be in the Pinewood Cemetery.
From Victor Herald 18 October 1901
Charles Genung, a well-known resident of this village, died at his
home on Maple avenue, Tuesday afternoon, aged fifty-one years. Mr.
Genung had been ill for but little more than a week. He had recently
been employed in the Locke factory. He is survived by a wife and two
daughters, Mrs. George Hall and Miss Eunice Genung, both of this
village. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the
house, the Rev. John Cline officiating. Interment at Perinton.
From Geneva Gazette 21 October 1892
Mrs. Eliza, wife of Robert George, died very suddenly
of heart disease at her home on Cherry street, Geneva, Wednesday
morning. Deceased was born in England in 1823, and had lived in
Geneva thirty-seven years. She was married to Mr. George in 1848.
Her husband survives her, also three sons, Robert of Painsville,
O., William, of Geneva, and John
of Syracuse; and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ford, of Pittsford; Lizzie
of Geneva, and Mrs. Louise Smith of Rochester.
From Geneva Daily Times 11 January
1904
Mrs. Julia George, wife of Michael George of Jackson street, died
at 10 o'clock this morning at
the City hospital, from acute lung trouble, aged twenty-six years. She
was taken to the hospital Saturday. Besides her husband, she is
survived by three children.
From Geneva Gazette 8 April 1898
Mr. Robert George Dies Suddenly - Robert George made his home with
his son-in-law, John S. Crawford, on Cherry street. He was a
widower, aged 78 years. Last Saturday he complained of severe
pains in his chest, but he kept about the house until night, retiring
about 10
o'clock. Next morning his daughter found him breathing
laboriously and unconscious. Drs. Eddy and Rupert were quickly summoned
but he had passed beyond medical help and died
at 8 o'clock without a sign of recognition of any one at his bedside.
Mr. George was an Englishman by birth but came to this country at least
50 years ago and engaged in the nursery business. He leaves three sons
and three daughters -- William and John of this city, and Robert of
Painsville, Ohio, Mrs. John S. Ford of Pittsford, N. Y. Mrs. J. S.
Crawford and Mrs. W. W. Smith of Geneva. The funeral was held at
Mrs. Crawford's home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. W. Broadway,
Methodist pastor, officiating. Interment in Washington street
cemetery.
From Geneva Advertiser 13 October 1903
John Geraghty was the young
man who fell in a fit in Seneca street Saturday. He had
another and more severe one Sunday evening, and it resulted in the poor
fellow's death. He had been subject to these attacks
for some time, and they grew more severe until the last one. He was
formerly bar tender at Gibson's but lately has been employed at James
Higgins hotel in the same capacity.
From Geneva Daily Times 12 October 1903
John H. Geraghty, of 9 Exchange street, died at his home last
evening after an illness lasting five days. He was taken sick last
Tuesday and on Friday, although not feeling well, he walked up town. He
was overcome by weakness on Seneca street that afternoon and was taken
home. He failed rapidly and death resulted at 8:30 o'clock. Mr.
Geraghty was born in Ireland and has been a resident of this city for
seventeen years. He
was thirty-four years of age. He was well and popularly known and up
until the time of his becoming ill, he was employed at the
St. James hotel on Exchange street. He was a member of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, The C. M. B. A. and the local Bartenders union.
Besides his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Anna May and
Margaret, and by four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sline, Mrs. James Lally and
Sarah and Winifred Geraghty, all of this city.
From Geneva Courier 17 October 1903
The funeral of John H. Geraghty, who died Sunday
night, was held from St. Francis de Sales church at nine o'clock
Tuesday and was largely attended by the many friends of the
deceased. The bearers were Owen DeVaney, Thomas Donohue, P. H.
Glen, John Finnerty, Thomas Cass and John McGraw. The requiem
mass was said by the Rev. Stephen McPadden. The floral pieces
were numerous and handsome, set pieces being presented by the Eagles,
C. M. B. A. and the Bartender's union, besides numerous bouquets.
Burial was made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
From Ontario County Chronicle 30 March 1904
Reed's Corners, N. Y. - Horace Gerould died Friday, March 25, aged
81 years and six months. Mr. Gerould was born in Lenox, Mass. He
married Miss Salina Barber, to them three children were born: Byron of
LeRoy, Perlie of Portland, Oregon, and Miss Ella Turner of this place.
Mrs. Gerould died at East Bloomfield. A few years later Mr. Gerould was
married to Miss Olive Griswold, to them two sons were born: Carnot of
this place, and Laverne of Canandaigua. He also leaves four sisters and
one brother. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at his late
residence, Rev. F. C. Shultis officiating. Interment at Canandaigua.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 3 January 1906
Reed's Corners, N. Y. - The sad and sudden death of Mrs. Olive
Gerould occurred at her home on Christmas morning. She was
enjoying her usual good health when she retired and was expecting to
spend Christmas away from home. The angel of death came while she slept
and she awoke in the land which is prepared for the just. Mrs. Gerould
was a noble and true friend and neighbor and has proven herself a
faithful and loving wife and mother. We only knew her to love her. She
leaves two sons, Carnot and Laverne Gerould; two step-sons, Byron of
Canandaigua and Pearly of Salem, Oregon; and one step-daughter, Mrs.
Ella Turner of this place. The funeral was held at her home on
Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. McCall of Gorham officiating. Interment at
Canandaigua.
From Geneva Gazette 27 November 1863
Henry
B. Gibson, Esq., one of the oldest residents and most prominent
business men of Canandaigua, died in that village on Friday evening
last, aged 80 years. He was universally respected, and his
funeral was largely attended by the principal citizens of Canandaigua
and many of his friends from abroad.
From Geneva Daily Times 23 April 1902
Miss Isabelle Gibson died at the family residence in the Town of
Seneca, at 7 o'clock last night, aged 54 years. The cause of death was
congestion of the brain. The deceased is survived by two brothers
and four sisters. The funeral takes place from
Seneca Presbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Interment will be in Number Nine cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 31 March 1904
Thomas Gibson died yesterday afternoon
at his home in the town of Seneca, aged forty-five. The deceased was
born in Ireland and came to this country and section in his youth.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Gibson, a brother and a
sister, all of the town of Seneca. The funeral will take place at
2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Seneca Presbyterian church,
Rev. A. B. Temple officiating. Burial will be in the Number Nine
cemetery.
From Ontario County Chronicle 13 April 1904
Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. Doerica Ann Giddings, for twenty years a
residence of Shortsville, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alonzo
Leonard, near Canandaigua, on Tuesday, April 5, aged 80 years. She is
survived by three sisters, Mrs. Harriet Johnson of Batavia; Mrs. D. F.
Hall of Canandaigua; and one brother, William W. Latting of Farmington.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Friday morning, Dr. J. Wallace Webb
of Canandaigua officiating, and the burial was in the South Quaker
cemetery, Farmington.
From Geneva Daily Times 17 April 1909
Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Yesterday afternoon at the family
residence on upper East Main street, after an illness of several
months, occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah Giddings, aged 33
years. Although her death was not entirely unlooked for, as she had
been in failing health for several weeks, it was a great shock to her
family and large circle of friends. Mrs. Giddings had been a resident
of this village during the past sixteen years, the last five of which
had been spent in the home in which she died. The funeral services will
be held from the late home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. P. H.
Reigel, pastor of the deceased, will officiate, and interment will be
made in the family lot in the cemetery on Pearl street. The deceased is
survived
by a son, Howard, aged 12 years, two sisters, Misses Agnes and Fanny
Stevely, and three brothers, George, Thomas and Hugh Stevely, all of
this village.
From Geneva Daily Times 24 July 1906
Phelps, N. Y. - Alansan Gifford, age 88 years, died early
yesterday morning. He had been a resident of this place for
the past five years. Mr. Gifford leaves a widow and two sons, B. L.
Gifford of West Bay City, Mich., and Edward Gifford of Brooklyn. He was
a member of the Seventh Day Adventists society and the funeral services
will be conducted by Elder H. W. Carr who is here conducting a series
of
gospel meetings in the interests of the Adventists.
From Ontario County Journal 8 October 1897
Phelps, N. Y. - Emmons H. Gifford, one of the most prominent
citizens and farmers of this town, died of consumption at his home
about one mile northeast of the village on Tuesday night, aged 73
years. The deceased had been sick for the past two years but was able
to be out and transact business up to the day before his death. A wife,
one son, L. E. Gifford, and a daughter, Mrs. Chas. Peck, survive;
besides two brothers and a sister. The funeral services will be held
from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. M. Shaw will
officiate. Interment will be made in the family plot in the Phelps
cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 22 August 1908
Phelps, N. Y. - Jesse H. Gifford, a former resident of Phelps,
died at his home in New York City Thursday. Mr. Gifford was born in
Saratoga and came to Phelps at an early age. He left this village about
35 years ago and since then has lived in New York. He was 74 years of
age. His survivors are his widow, two sisters, Mrs. A. D. Miller and
Miss Louise Gifford of Phelps and a brother, Charles H. Gifford of New
York. The remains will be brought to Phelps Sunday morning and interred
at the Phelps cemetery.
From Ontario County Chronicle 22 April 1903
Mrs. Mary Gifford, formerly of Canandaigua, who died at Rochester,
Friday, was buried in this village Monday morning. The funeral was held
from the undertaking establishment of Gillett & Kennedy, Rev. J. W.
Webb, of the M. E. Church, officiating. Deceased was aged about 67
years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Keene and Mrs.
Alonzo Mabbett, both of Rochester, and three sons, Douglass Gifford of
California, George Gifford of Chicago, and Chas. Gifford of Canandaigua.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 22 August 1906
Friday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. D. Spangle,Bristol
street, with whom she resided, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Jane
Gifford, widow of Levi Gifford, aged seventy-one years and eleven
months. Mrs. Gifford was born in Amsterdam, New York, September 17,
1834. and came to this section about sixty years ago. She is survived
by five daughters, Mrs. John P. Sanford of Rushville; Mrs. O. J. Cooley
of Canandaigua, Mrs. S. G. Bates of Syracuse; Mrs. E. D. Spangle of
Canandaigua; and Mrs. M. S. Eldon of Bayonne, N. J.; two sons, N. J.
and D. D. Gifford of this place; a step-daughter, Mrs. John Douglass of
Troy, N. Y.; one brother, David Dayton Gifford of Honolulu, Sandwich
Islands and thirteen grandchildren. Mrs. Gifford has been in ill health
with nervous complaint for some time and her death was not unexpected.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Spangle, Rev.
Ward Mosher officiating and interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
From Shortsville Enterprise 20 May 1915
The death of Mrs. Mina Gifford, wife of Joseph Gifford,
occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pierson VanOrman, near Port
Gibson, on Friday
last. She had been ill for several months, and her demise was
occasioned by
cancer. Her age was 54 years. Mrs. Gifford resided in the Parlor
Village for
several years and during the latter part of last year she removed to
the
home of her daughter. She was taken to a Canandaigua hospital last
September, where she submitted to an operation. The survivors are her
husband, two daughters, Mrs. Van Orman and Mrs Merton Chalker, the
latter residing at Clyde; also two sons, Orrin Gifford of this village,
and Everett Gifford. The funeral will be held from the VanOrman home on
Sunday afternoon and the remains were buried in the family plot in the
cemetery at Fairville.
From Geneva Daily Times 24 June 1907
Phelps, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Minervia N. Gifford, who
died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Corwin, on West
Main street, was held Sunday morning. The services were conducted by
Rev. E. L. Waldorf of Clyde, a former pastor of the Phelps Methodist
church and the remains were taken to Lyons for burial. Mrs. Gifford was
born in Saratoga and had lived in Phelps for the past sixteen years.
She
was 83 years of age.
From Ontario Repository & Messenger 9 June 1869
Phelps, N. Y. - We gave last week the facts of the accident that
befell Mr. Nelson Gifford, of this town, but as death
has occurred since, we refer to it again. On Wednesday morning, May
26th, Mr. Gifford and his son, S. E. Gifford, were repairing a fence
on his farm and were, at the time of the fatal accident, engaged in
driving a stake into the ground with a beetle, and while in the act of
swinging the beetle to make the last stroke, the same slipped from the
handle, striking the father on the head with so great a force as to
stun
and stupify him from which he never recovered. About two hours after
the
accident, he spoke a few words and then passed into a stupor with his
eyes closed and one side of his body paralyzed, and thus in a state of
unconsciousness lingered until Saturday evening, just at sunset, when
death relieved his sufferings. His funeral took place on Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, and was largely attended, the Revs. Bayless and
Van Alstyne of this village, officiating thereat. Mr. Gifford was
seventy years of age, and gave promise of living several years. He has
resided in this town, three miles north of this village, about ten
years, coming from Lyons here, and is the
father of J. T. Gifford, grocer, of this place. Phelps Citizen
From Geneva Daily Times 21 October 1909
Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Pamelia Gifford occurred
Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Peck,
south of Phelps. The deceased had been ill for some time, paralysis
being the direct cause of death. Mrs. Gifford was 80 years of age. She
was the widow of the late Emmons Gifford and had lived in the Town of
Phelps for a number of years. Near surviving relatives are two sisters,
Mrs. Myron Odell of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Joseph Spier of Phelps; one
brother, George Curtis of Hilton, and her daughter, Mrs. Charles Peck. From Ontario County Journal 5 March 1909
Yesterday afternoon from the undertaking rooms of Ahrens &
Breen was held the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Gilbert, widow of
James Gilbert. Her death occurred at her home on the Buffalo road and
was caused by pneumonia. Mrs. Gilbert was born in Scotland 70 years ago
and came to this country when six years of age. She leaves one son,
Charles Gilbert, and a sister, Mrs. John Hoff, of Rochester. She was a
member of St. John's church and Rev. H. L. Gaylord officiated at the
services.
From Ontario County Journal 12 February 1909
Isabelle Hamilton Gilbert
Honeoye, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Edwin W. Gilbert occurred
at her home in this village on Monday morning, after a painful illness
of several months' duration. She had been in failing health for the
past two years. Since November she had been confined to her bed and had
been a patient sufferer during all that time. Isabelle Hamilton was
born in the town of Richmond on July 17, 1845. She was a daughter of
Laura Belle Moore and Leonard Hamilton and in this town she had lived
her life. Thirty-six years ago she was united in marriage to Edwin W.
Gilbert, also of this town, and their home had since been in the
village of Honeoye. She had been for many years a member of the
Congregational church and her beautiful Christian character was always
manifest, particularly in her home, where she was ever a devoted wife
and loving mother. Her untiring devotion to her invalid brother has
borne tribute to this character. She was a musician of ability, having
in her girlhood graduated from a Rochester academy. Hers was a life one
might well strive to follow and its influence will long be felt in the
community where it was spent. She is survived by her husband, Edwin W.
Gilbert; two sons, Edwin W. Gilbert, Jr. and Leonard Gilbert; two
grandchildren, Madeline and Edwin Gilbert; and three brothers, Othello
H. Hamilton, Clinton Hamilton and David Hamilton, who has been for the
past 30 years a helpless cripple from rheumatism, and who, since the
death of an older sister about 20 years ago, has resided with Mrs.
Gilbert. The funeral was held from her late home yesterday afternoon,
Rev. Dr. Arthur C. Dill officiating, with interment in the family lot
in Lakeview cemetery. They sympathy of the entire community goes out to
the bereaved family and particularly to the invalid brother, whose
heavy burden she has so willingly tried to share.
From Ontario County Journal 16 March 1894
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral services of James
Gilbert, who died on Friday last, were held at the house on
Monday, the Rev. E. J. Gwynne, officiating. Interment at Canandaigua.
The deceased was 64 years of age.
From Geneva Daily Times 6 February 1904
Shortsville, N. Y., Feb. 5 - Jeffrey Gilbert died today of heart
disease at his home, three miles north of the village of Manchester,
aged seventy-four years. He was
born in England, and came to this country in 1871 locating on the
Purdy farm, where he lived until 1878, when he moved onto the farm
where he has since lived. Two sons, John W. Gilbert of Long Island,
and Joseph Gilbert of Newark, N. Y., and one daughter, Mrs. Ezra G.
Smith, of Manchester, survive him. The funeral will be held from
his late home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Charles Eddy, pastor
of Manchester Methodist church of which Mr. Gilbert was a member,
officiating. Interment will be at Brookside cemetery in Shortsville.
From Ontario County Chronicle 7 December 1904
Honeoye, N. Y. - Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, Joseph Gilbert died
at his home after an illness of eleven weeks, aged 83 years and 11
months. He was born in the town of Richmond and was the oldest son of
Luman Gilbert and Eliza Ashley. Mr. Gilbert passed the most of his life
on his farm on the west side of the lake. When he commenced to feel the
weight of years he moved into the village. About three years ago his
wife, Mary Robinson, died, leaving him alone, as they were childless.
During his last illness he was kindly cared for by his nephew, Charles
Gilbert and wife, and his nieces, Mrs. Chester Daniels and Mrs. Geo
Brown. Besides these, Mr. Gilbert leaves one half-brother and some
nephews and nieces in Michigan. By the death of Mr. Gilbert, Honeoye
loses one of her oldest and valued citizens.
From Ontario County Journal 5 November 1909
Honeoye, N. Y. - On Oct. 31, the residents of this village were
horrified when the report became circulated that Leonard Gilbert had
committed suicide by shooting. Only to his family and a few friends was
it known that his mind had become affected. Leonard Gilbert was born in
Honeoye 30 years ago, the son of Edwin W. Gilbert and Belle Hamilton
Gilbert. He was educated at the Honeoye High school and at Geneseo
Normal. After his graduation he taught in a High school near New York
City for one year. At the expiration of this time, his father, being in
poor health, he returned and entered into business with him. Always of
a genial, courteous disposition, he was a universal favorite in the
store, in the town and in society. Deceased is survived by his father,
one brother, also an uncle and cousin who are members of the immediate
family. The funeral was held on Saturday, Rev. A. C. Dill officiating.
The services at Lakeview cemetery were in charge of the masonic lodge
of which he was a member.
From Geneva Daily Times 11 July 1907
Mrs. Maurice J. Gilbert, widow of the late Captain M. J.
Gilbert, died yesterday at the home of her son in Yonkers. Mr. and Mrs.
Gilbert were well-known in this city, having lived here for about
thirty years on
High street. The Captain was formerly steward at the Willard asylum. He
died October 25, 1901. The remains of Mrs. Gilbert will be brought to
this
city Saturday morning at 7:03 o'clock and taken to the undertaking
rooms
of P. Lerch. Burial service will be held at 10 o'clock at Glenwood
Cemetery.
Rev. C. M. Sills, rector of Trinity church, will officiate.
From Geneva Daily Times 12 July 1907
The funeral of Mrs. Martha B. Gilbert, widow of the late
Morris J. Gilbert, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock and
interment
will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The deceased died Wednesday at her late
home in Yonkers. The body will be brought to this city tomorrow morning
at 7:03 o'clock and taken to the undertaking rooms of Percy Lerch. The
survivors are two sons, Rev. William M., rector of St. Paul's church in
Yonkers, and John Parke and Miss Martha E. Gilbert of Yonkers.
From Ontario County Journal 4 May 1888
Naples, N. Y. - On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Minerva Gilbert, aged
59, was buried from the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Getsinger,
where she died.
From
Geneva Gazette 29 December 1893
Death of Mrs. Wm. L. Gilbert - From the Naples Record, Dec 27
-
Mrs. Harriet Gilbert died suddenly at her home
on Mechanic street at 2 a.m. Tuesday. The report was a shock to
everyone. She had complained of not feeling well the day before
but had been quite active and assisted in preparing dinner. In
the afternoon she felt worse and a physician was called who did not
consider her very ill. Soon after midnight alarming symptoms
appeared, and while her daughter went out to summon help, she died.
Pneumonia had set in but evidently there was heart disease also.
The deceased was 67 years of age. She was the widow of William L.
Gilbert, whose home was in Geneva and who died there nearly two years
ago. As her girlhood was spent in Naples and a sister, Mrs. E. S.
Lee, and daughter, Mrs. W. L. Pottle, resided here,
she, with her youngest daughter, Miss Louise, came here to live.
One other daughter, Mrs. Lillie Gordon, resides in Minneapolis.
The remains of Mrs. Gilbert were brought to Geneva and buried today by
the side of her deceased husband.
From Ontario County Journal 25 August 1893
Bristol, N. Y. - John Q. Gilbert, a respected citizen of Bristol,
died Thursday, Aug. 17, aged 64 years. The funeral was held from the
church Saturday, Rev. Mr. Orelup preaching from the text, "Things that
are seen are temporal; things that are unseen are eternal."
From Geneva Gazette 6 March 1874
Wright Gilbert of Victor was instantly killed on Saturday last.
The particulars of the shocking affair, as we are informed, are
substantially as follows: He was chopping in the woods, on the
premises of Porter Rawson,
and had cut a tree which lodged against another one. He
proceeded to cut the second one, and while engaged with that, the first
one fell, a limb striking him upon the back of the head and neck,
crushing his skull and killing him instantly.
From Geneva Gazette 29 September 1899
MRS. HARRIET T. GILES, widow of the late Rev. H. T. Giles, who has
resided in Geneva for the past sixteen years, died at her home on
Washington street last Monday. She was a lifelong member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church; is survived by two brothers and four
sisters, of whom but one is a resident of Geneva -- Mrs. Mary G.
Sackett. She was buried in Glenwood on Wednesday after a funeral
service conducted at the house by Rev. A. W. Broadway.
From Geneva Gazette 1 December 1899
Mrs. William Gillam (colored) died at her home No. 12 Washington
st., on the 24th ult., aged 44 years. The funeral took place last
Monday afternoon with services at Trinity Church, interment in Glenwood.
From Geneva Daily Times 16 July 1907
William B. Gillam, aged 63 years, died at 6:45 o'clock this
morning at the Geneva City Hospital. Death was due to Bright's disease.
The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms of DeVaney &
Fletcher. He is survived by six daughters.
From Ontario County Chronicle 25 February 1903
Amos Hungerford Gillett, the oldest active business man in
Canandaigua, and the senior member of the firm of Gillett &
Kennedy, furniture dealers, died at his home, Upper Main street, Monday
forenoon, aged almost 74 years. Several months ago he suffered a stroke
of paralysis, which finally caused his death. He had been confined to
his bed for several weeks. He was born at Prattsburg, Steuben county,
March 16, 1829, and for sixteen years lived the life of a farmer boy.
Soon after the death of his father, he left the farm and engaged in
business as a clerk in a leading establishment in Prattsburg. Later he
moved to Canandaigua and entered the employ of John C. Draper, then a
leading dry goods merchant. He finally embarked in a partnership with
William H. Hubbell and the firm of Gillett & Hubbell was long known
for miles around. In 1882 the firm dissolved by Mr. Gillett's
withdrawal, and he went to Rushville, where he conducted a dry goods
establishment for seven years.
At the expiration of that time failing health caused his retirement for
about a year and a half and in the meantime he removed back to
Canandaigua, purchasing the old Taylor residence on the corner of Main
and West Gibson streets, where he died. He embarked in the furniture
business with Grant M. Kennedy. He is survived by a widow. The funeral
will be held from his late home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
From Geneva Daily Times 13 November 1908
Naples, N. Y. - Joel T. Gillett, a farmer living three miles south
of this village, was found dead in his barn yesterday morning, hanging
by a rope to the beam. He seemed in his usual mood as he left the house
to do the barn chores, but evidently proceeded without delay to
accomplish his purpose. Mr. Gillett was 76 years old, and was one of
many children of the late Seymour Gillett, a prosperous farmer of that
neighborhood. Of these children, only two remain, William Gillett and
Mrs. Horace French of Naples. The deceased had been twice married, and
leaves six children by the first wife and one son by his second wife.
One son, J. Willis Gillett, resides in Rochester. Mental depression
probably led to this act.
From Ontario Messenger 20 October 1858
Mr. Seymour A. Gillett, a farmer of Naples, was killed by a
ferocious bull, on the 8th inst. Going to his field after a pair of
oxen, he was attacked, and from appearance, after a hard fight, he was
gored and mangled in a horrid manner. His long absence caused a search
to be made; the bull was observed to make unusual demonstrations and
had to be shot in order to search the field. Mr. Gillett was found dead
and so disfigured as to be barely recognizable.
From Ontario County Journal 11 October 1889
Naples, N. Y. - The death of Seymour Gillett removes
the oldest person in the town of Naples, he having reached the age of
93 years, lacking one day. He had been a resident of Naples 53 years
and was a substantial, respected citizen. He was a strong Democrat and
never failed to be at the polls until this last spring. He was a
resident of Canandaigua when a boy and has relatives there. A large
number gathered at his funeral, which was held at the little country
church near his residence, and in the yard adjoining his remains were
buried.
From Shortsville Enterprise 14 May 1914
Mrs. Harriet McCauley Gillette, a native of Manchester township,
died at her home in Canandaigua last Friday afternoon, after a long
illness with Bright's disease. Her age was over 70 years, and she had
made her home in Canandaigua nearly all her life. Three sisters and two
brothers survive. Burial was made in that city on Monday afternoon.
From
Geneva Gazette 23 January 1891
The gallant 126th N. Y. V. mourn the loss of another brave comrade.
Horace Gillette of Naples, a member of Company D.,
died on the 20th inst. He was a bachelor and well-to-do farmer,
aged 56 years.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 September 1910
Canandaigua, N. Y. - John Gillette, for half a century a
prominent member of the Canandaigua Bar, died yesterday from the
effects of a stroke of apoplexy last Tuesday at his home in Howell
street. He was born in Palmyra in November, 1834. After graduation from
the Palmyra Classical Union school he entered the law office of
Alderich & McLouth at that place and in 1863 was admitted to the
bar. He immediately commenced practice in Canandaigua. For a number of
years he had an enviable record as a public speaker, but during the
past few years he devoted himself exclusively to his extensive
practice. He was attorney for a number of corporations and had a high
standing among the members of his profession in the state. He leaves a
widow who was Miss Harriet Jarvis of Palmyra; a son, George Gillette, a
prominent Columbus, Ohio, attorney; and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret
Burnett, widow of Jean Larue Burnett. The funeral will be held from the
residence tomorrow at 4 o'clock.
From Shortsville Enterprise 1 March 1912
The death of Christopher Gilligan, one of the best-known
residents of Manchester village, occurred at the Memorial hospital,
Canandaigua, on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. His demise followed an
operation which he underwent on Monday. He was removed to the hospital
the previous Friday suffering from liver trouble. The operation was
performed by Dr. Mulligan of Rochester. He had been in poor health for
several years and for the past three months had been ailing rapidly.
Christopher Gilligan was born in Garbuttsville, this State, 64 years
ago. When he attained the age of 15 years he left his birthplace and
went to the oil fields in Allegany county. He later became a promoter
and well-driller and was actively engaged in that business for about 30
years. At about the time of the oil excitement at Franklin and Oil
City, Pa., in 1862, he was one of the first into the field, going to
the former place. Mr. Gilligan was one of the last survivors of the oil
pioneers. At one time he made his home in Manchester for nearly four
years, moving there from Richburg, but the call of the oil fields was
too great and he returned to that business, where he remained until
1892. He then located at Manchester where he had since lived. He
engaged in business there as a water well-driller and followed that
occupation until about five years ago. He also opened a restaurant and
a tobacco and gents' furnishing store, which latter place is now
conducted by his two sons. He chose as his life partner, Miss Catherine
Gavin, eldest daughter of the late John Gavin, of Manchester, and was
married to her in that village about 41 years ago. She still survives
him, as also his two sons, Frank Gilligan of Palmyra st. and John
Gilligan of Manchester. He also leaves one brother, Philip Gilligan of
Shortsville and one sister, Mrs. Westerman of Long Island City, N. Y.
The funeral services will be held from St. Dominic's church, of which
the deceased was a devout member, on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Solemn high mass be celebrated by Fathers Ryan, Henry, Burns and
O'Hanlon. The remains will be placed in the receiving vault in
Brookside Cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 6 November 1885
A man named John Gilligan, of Shortsville,
was killed on the railroad at Chapinville last Saturday night. His
body, horribly mutilated, was found on the track at an early hour
Sunday morning. It is thought he was run over by two trains. He left
Canandaigua on the 9:30 p.m. train. He was 22 years of age, unmarried,
and a son of Philip Gilligan, engineer for the Empire Drill Company.
From Victor Herald 3 December 1892
Catherine Wells Gillis, wife of Enos Gillis, died at her home in
this town on Sunday last after an illness of over three months. The
funeral was held on Wednesday, the services were conducted by Rev. Mr.
Frost, the interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery. Catherine Wells was
born in the town of Mayfield, Fulton Co., Aug. 30, 1822, she was the
eldest of a family of six children, her parents, William Wells and Ann
McKinley, were of Scotch descent. She came to Victor
with her parents in 1835, for a number of years she followed the
occupation of a tailoress, and thus became acquainted with many of the
families
living in the town at that time. In February 1849 she was married to
Enos Gillis and commenced housekeeping on the farm where she died. She
leaves besides her husband one daughter, Mrs. Frank S. Gallup, four
grandchildren, a brother, John M. Wells of Putman, Fla., and Mrs. John
S. Gillis, of this town. Mrs. Gillis was a woman of remarkable strength
of character and firmness of conviction. She united with the
Presbyterian church in this village when a young woman, and true to her
Scotch ancestry, always maintained the greatest respect for its faith
and teachings. She was a punctual attendant on all the church
ordinances so long as her health permitted. She had a remarkable memory
and was regarded as authority on all matters pertaining to local church
history. She was a great reader and kept fully abreast with the times
in current events and matters of church work. She was one of the oldest
readers of the N. Y. Observer in this town and kept fully posted on the
controversies now going on in the church. Her husband and family have
the sympathy of a very large circle of friends and acquaintances in
their bereavement.
From Geneva Daily Times 17 November 1909
Shortsville, N. Y. - The community was very much shocked yesterday
morning by the sad intelligence of the death of James Gillis. Few
but his nearest neighbors knew that he was sick and they had no idea
that his case was so serious. He was at work in the machine shop until
Friday when he called a physician. Sunday the disease had so far
developed that they decided it to be typhoid pneumonia but Mr. Gillis
was a man of the best habits and it was hoped that the disease would
readily yield to the usual treatment and he appeared to be doing well
until the latter part of the night he showed symptoms of great
depression and steadily failed until the end at 9 a.m. Mr. Gillis moved
from Sherbourne, N. Y. to this place 21 years ago and has lived here
ever since with the exception of one year they went back to Sherbourne.
After their return they built a new house on Main street, which is one
of the finest residences in town. He sold that three years ago and
bought the Corrogan place last year and built again and had just about
completed this one. Mr. Gillis was 49 years of age and leaves besides
his wife one son, Floyd Gillis, who is in High School and one daughter,
Leona Gillis, six years of age. He also has one brother, Franklin
Gillis of Oxford, N. Y. Mr. Gillis was a Maccabee and belonged to the
Loyal Protective Legion. He was a man who was respected by all who knew
him and the family have the sympathy of the entire community. The time
for the funeral has not been fully decided but it is probable that it
will be held Friday afternoon, Rev. Hoyt Hill officiating.
From Ontario County Journal 19 February 1897
Victor, N. Y. - John S. Gillis died at his home in the
northern part of the town on Friday, aged 74 years. The funeral was
held at the house on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Gillis is
survived by four children, Mrs. Brace, William Gillis, Alexander and
John E. Gillis.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 9 January 1907
Victor, N. Y. - Mrs. Martha Hart Gillis, widow of Robert
Gillis, died on Thursday of last week at her home in East Main street.
She was one of the oldest residents of this town and had attained the
advanced age of 89 years. Mrs. Gillis was a true christian woman,
possessed of a kind and cheerful nature, she had many friends who truly
loved her and visited her; they always being helped and strengthened by
coming into contact with her life. For over 20 years she had suffered
the loss of her eyesight and during this long period of time she was
always patient and never was known to complain. For several months her
health had failed and she had been gradually growing more feeble, being
confined to her bed much of the time. Mrs. Gillis had been a member of
the Victor Presbyterian church for over 60 years and always retained
her interest in the church life. The early part of her life was spent
on a farm in the vicinity of this town, but she had resided in this
village with her daughter, Miss Helen Gillis, since the death of her
husband 16 years ago. Five children survive, Miss Helen, Mrs. Gifford
Bowerman and Jerome, James and Hart Gillis, all residing in this
vicinity. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the
home, Rev. Frank W. Hill of the Presbyterian church, officiating.
Interment was made in Boughton Hill cemetery.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 19 December 1906
Mrs. Mary Gillis died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Emily Vale, northwest of the village, after a lingering illness of
several months. Deceased was 84 years of age and is survived by six
children, three boys, John, Jacob and Carl Gillis; three daughters,
Mrs. Emily Vale, Phoebe and Margaret Gillis. The funeral was held
Tuesday morning in St. Mary's Church with interment in Calvary cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 17 January 1890
Robert R. Gillis, an old resident of Victor, died Jan. 5th. He
was born in the town of Argyle, Washington county, N. Y., in 1812.
He came to Victor with his parents in 1824, and settled upon the lands
occupied by the family ever since. He leaves a widow, two daughters and
three sons. He married Martha Hart in 1840.
From Ontario County Journal 16 October 1896
Victor, N. Y. - Mrs. Sarah Gillis, wife of John S. Gillis,
died at her home on Monday, aged 71 years. She was a member of the
Presbyterian church and was respected by all who knew her. The funeral
was held at the house on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Ellinwood
officiating. Her husband and four children survive.
From Ontario County Journal 30 August 1878
Terrible Accident - A fearful casualty occurred at the depot in
this village last evening. John Gillroy, a shoemaker, residing
in Victor, purchased his ticket for that place and ran and jumped upon
the rear
platform of the sleeping coach, attached to the express train from the
Northern Central road, which leaves here going westward
at 8:35. He caught hold of the railing upon the bottom while the
train was under motion, under the supposition that it was starting out,
but the train as usual, backed up, after passing the depot, and
Mr. Gillroy at that instant lost his hold and fell partially on the
track, so that the wheels of the sleeping coach, and one pair of wheels
on the next car in front, passed over his legs, cutting them off near
the knees. He was thought to have been otherwise seriously injured, and
as we write it is thought he cannot live an hour. He was taken into the
baggage room of the depot and cared for as well
as he could be under the circumstances. He is about 45 years of age,
and has a wife and children. His limbs were amputated about an hour
later.
Later - Gillroy died at 2 o'clock this morning.
From Ontario County Journal 18 September 1891
Shortsville, N. Y. - Mr. Thomas Gilmore died at the residence of
Mr. Ralph Petrie, in this place, Monday morning, at four o'clock. His
age was 82 years. The funeral services were observed from the house
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment in the Sand Hill
cemetery. The deceased was formerly a resident of Paddlefords, with the
exception of the last four years which have been spent with his
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Petrie. A widow, two daughters and one son survive
him.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 30 August 1905
In Canandaigua, August 23d, occurred the death of William S.
Ginther, after an operation which revealed a cancer. Until
recently Mr. Ginther resided in Cheshire. He is survived by his wife
and one son.
From Geneva Daily Times 8 November 1904
Charles Gittens, who resided four miles north of the city on the
Pre-emption road, died Sunday at his home, aged fifty years. The
deceased had been a lifelong resident of this section. He is survived
by five children. The funeral will take place at 11
o'clock Wednesday morning from the Protestant Episcopal church north
of the city.
From Geneva Daily Times 25 October 1902
Mrs. Ratchel Gittens died at her late residence, three miles north
of this city, yesterday, aged 73 years. The funeral will take place at
10:30 o'clock Monday morning, from her late residence. Rev. Dr.
Washburne, of Rochester, will officiate. Interment will be
in the Salisbury cemetery.
From
Geneva Gazette 31 January 1896
Wm.
S. Gittens, a venerable man of 81 years, died at his home north of
Geneva in the town of Phelps last Friday night. Interment in the Melvin
Hill cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 July 1904
Joseph Gjryent, an Italian, who died Saturday night at the City
hospital, was buried at 3 o'clock this afternoon in St. Patrick's
cemetery.
From Victor Herald 15 February 1901
Bristol, N. Y. - The remains of Henry Gladding were
interred here Saturday afternoon, Rev. F. F. Buckner officiating.
From Victor Herald 5 May 1899
Mrs. Ellen Glancey, aged 73 years, died at her home in the north
part of this town Wednesday morning, May 3. She is survived by two
daughters and one son. The funeral services were held today and
interment was made in the Catholic cemetery in this village.
From Geneva Daily Times 22 September 1908
Gideon Glanville, 74 years of age, who resided on Lochland Road
just outside of the city limits, died this morning at 1 o'clock at his
home after a short illness. The deceased had been a lifelong resident
of the city and vicinity. In his early life he was a shoemaker in the
city, but about 25 years ago he purchased a small farm just outside of
the city where he has since resided. At one time he was a crack
billiard and checker player and took delight in meeting champion
players of his favorite games. He is survived by two sons, George G.
and Herbert W. Glanville, both of this city. Burial Glenwood
Cemetery.
From
Geneva Gazette 8 December 1893
Richard Glanville died at his home on Genesee St. early Sunday
morning, after an illness of ten days. He had been affected with
kidney troubles for some time. Deceased was 66 years old and had
lived in Geneva most of his lifetime. He leaves a wife and two
daughters and two brothers, Henry and George.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 April 1905
MRS. LUCY M. GLASGOW
Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. Lewis M. Houghton Glasgow, eighty-three
years old, widow of Jehiel Glasgow, died yesterday morning at the home
of her niece, Mrs. Charles C. Sackett, in Canandaigua. Mrs. Glasgow was
a native of Corinth, N. Y., and had spent thirty-eight years of her
life in Canandaigua. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock, at the home of C. C. Sackett. The survivors are three nephews
and six nieces, as follows: Hon. J. H. Houghton, of Saratoga Springs;
John F. Dayton of Waukon, Ia.; T. S. Dayton, of Mexico City; Misses
Florence and Kitie Houghton, of Butte, Montana; Mrs. George Craig and
Mrs. W. H. White of Corinth, N.Y.; Mrs. Kittie L. Houghton
and Mrs. Charles C. Sackett of Canandaigua.
From Ontario County Chronicle 20 February 1901
Mrs. Anna Glass, a well-known resident of this village, died at
her home in this village, on Monday, aged 86 years. Death was due to
advanced age.
From Ontario County Journal 24 April 1885
James Glass died last Friday at his home on Mechanic Street in
this village, of injuries received in falling from a tree the day
before. He was a well-known gardener and was 70 years of age.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 March 1904
Charles Glazier, a painter and wallpaper hanger, died at 5:20
o'clock this morning at his home, 513 Exchange street, aged fifty-seven
years. The deceased was a Civil war veteran and a resident of this city
for twenty-six years. He is
survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Summers of Seneca Falls,
and Mrs. Carrie Hunter of Chicago; four brothers, George and Frank
Glazier of Chicago; William and Marvin Glazier of Auburn. Burial
Washington Street Cemetery.
From Geneva Gazette 26 May 1882
A sad railroad accident occurred at Canandaigua on Wednesday
morning. We find the
following particulars in the Messenger:Cornelius Gleason, whose
home was on Ontario street in this village, fell from Conductor Hall's
work-train, when it was near the brewery, at 7 o'clock yesterday
morning, and was run over by nineteen cars -- receiving terrible
injuries, from which he died three hours later. Mr. Gleason was a
regular and faithful employee on the work-train. When the sad accident
occurred, he was sitting upon the rear end of the locomotive tender,
with his feet resting upon the first platform car, when the coupling
broke, and he fell across the track. The pusher engine in the rear
propelled the the train over him, and he was fatally mangled in the
head and body. His age was 45 years, and he leaves a wife and four
children.
From Geneva Gazette 17 May 1878
JOHN GLEASON -
In sunshine and in storm, at early morn and far into the late hours
of night, the familiar form of this venerable and faithful employee of
the New York Central R.
R. Company could be seen at his post as switch-tender at the Geneva
station. For twenty-seven years he filled this responsible post
and but a single accident ever occurred, and that of but a trivial
nature, by reason of any mistake or negligence of his, and that one
almost broke the old man's heart. It was excused, for well the
railroad authorities knew his place
could be supplied by a more faithful and reliable man. A
few weeks ago the venerable switchman was taken ill. It proved a
fatal sickness. He lingered till Tuesday morning, when his spirit
was borne away, almost at the same hour with that of his countryman and
life-long neighbor, Thomas Nevins. Universally respected, his
death will be learned with universal regret.
From Victor Herald 28 September 1895
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - John Gleason, an old resident of the
town, died last Sunday evening at the age of 70 years and 3
months. The funeral was held at St. Bridget's church Tuesday morning.
High requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Wm. Gleason of Rochester,
a son of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. John Gleason of Clyde,
another
son, Rev. Mr. Hickey of Geneseo, Rev. Mr. English of Canandaigua and
Rev.
J. J. Donnelly, the pastor of the church. The last sad rites were
largely
attended by the friends of the deceased. He leaves besides the two
sons,
William and John Gleason, two daughters, Mrs. Dennis Neenan and Mrs.
David
Conilon. Mr. Gleason was very much esteemed by all, he was a kind
neighbor,
a good citizen and a consistent and devoted member of his church.
From
Geneva Gazette 27 September 1895
John Gleason, a well-known resident of East Bloomfield died Sunday
night at the age of 69 years. He was the father of the Rev. John
Gleason of Clyde, Rev. William Gleason of Rochester, and Mrs. Dennis
Neenan and Mrs. David Condon, who reside there. Mr. Gleason was a
consistent and devoted member of St. Bridget's Church.
From Geneva Daily Times 7 July 1905
Phelps, N. Y. - John T. Gleason, 53 years old, Lehigh Valley
section foreman at this place, died yesterday afternoon
after a brief illness. Mr. Gleason contracted pneumonia a couple
of weeks ago which was the direct cause of his death. He was a native
of County Clare, Ireland, but had been in this country for the past
thirty years, thirteen of which was spent at Phelps. Mr. Gleason leaves
a widow and nine children, six boys and three girls. He was a member
of the local branch of the C. M. B. A. The funeral will be held
tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock at St. Francis' Catholic church.
From Ontario County Journal 12 November 1897
Bristol Springs NY - Mrs. Glickert, wife of John Glickert, and
sister to George Miller, Sr., died on Sunday last, after an illness
lasting but a few days. Mrs. Glickert went to bed in usual good health
one night last week, and awoke to find herself stricken with paralysis,
and was conscious only long enough to say a few words to her family,
and then gradually sank away, until the end came. She leaves a husband
and large family to mourn her departure, and was in all respects a
patient, loving wife and mother. Her age was 55 years.
From Ontario County Chronicle 11 May 1904
Phelps, N. Y. - Abram Glimpse, a lifelong and honored resident of
this town, died at his home north of here, Tuesday evening, May 3, aged
69 years. The funeral was held from the family residence Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at South Lyons cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 20 November 1896
Phelps, N. Y. - Bridget H., wife of Edward Glimpse, died
of consumption on Nov. 13, aged 35 years. A husband and one son
survive. The funeral was largely attended last Monday forenoon from St.
Francis church, and interment in the Phelps cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 22 June 1909
Phelps, N. Y. - The funeral of Leman Glimpse, who died
Saturday night at his home on Maryland street in the norther part of
the town of Phelps, was held this afternoon. Mr. Glimpse was 60 years
of age. Surviving relatives are his wife, one son, Albert Glimpse, of
South Lyons, one brother, Charles Glimpse, and four sisters, Mrs. Lyman
Parrish, Mrs. John Youngs, Miss Lizzie Glimpse and Mrs. William Patten.
From Geneva Daily Times 10 April 1909
The funeral of the late Mrs. Della Glover, wife of William
Glover, took place this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the chapel of the
North Presbyterian church. Rev. David H. Craver officiated. The remains
were taken on the 2:20 train of the Pennsylvania division to Dundee for
interment. The deceased died Wednesday at the family residence on
Bradford street. She was 33 years old and besides her husband, she
leaves four children.
From Geneva Daily Times 4 March 1915
Naples, N. Y. - The death of Harvey Glover occurred
suddenly Sunday of acute indigestion, aged 68 years. Mr. Glover was the
son of Henry and Maria Glover, was born in the town of Wayland and
lived in that vicinity most of his life. His wife died at the son's
home about two years ago.