"Ki" to "Kin" Obituaries


From Geneva Daily Times 14 August 1895

The funeral of Mrs. N. B. Kidder will be held at the Washington street cemetery on Friday, August 16th, after the arrival of the 8 o'clock train from the east. The foregoing notice was posted in the post office. The name of Kidder will take old residents back in memory to an exciting period in the history of Geneva, some forty years ago. N. B. Kidder was president of the Kidder bank which failed and brought sorrow to many needy depositors. The failure occurred at the time that John S. King was building the Canandaigua and Elmira road, now the northern Central. Mr. Kidder became involved in some heavy railroad deals and the inevitable crash came. Afterwards he returned to Chicago and for several years successfully managed and operated a savings bank. Mr. Kidder died about ten years ago. The death of Mrs. Kidder occurred in New York at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Creighton Lee. The Kidder bank was located in the store now occupied by Beebe, the hatter.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 October 1904

Frank Kierman, twenty-three years of age, was found dead at 11 o'clock this morning at his home on Pre-emption street. The discovery was made by his wife. The supposition is that the man took chloroform for toothache and administered to himself an overdose. As the house is located on the east side of Pre-emption street, which is in Seneca county, Coroner Clark of Waterloo was summoned. Besides his wife, he is survived by one child. Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 9 April 1909

Honeoye, N. Y. - At her home at Richmond Center, on Wednesday, March 31, occurred the death of Mrs. Helen Killips. Never of a robust constitution, when attacked with pneumonia her frail system could not withstand the ravages of the disease, and although loving care and medical skill did all in their power, she soon succumbed, and death came after only a few days illness. Helen Fox Killips, daughter of John and Dora Fox, was born in Quebec, Canada, July 9, 1849, coming to this town when a small child, her life had been spent in this town. On March 15, 1867, she was united in marriage to Samuel Killips, also of this town, and nine children came of this union. Her husband died in August, 1887, and since that time she has been tenderly cared for by loving children. Mrs. Killips was a woman of beautiful Christian character, which was ever manifest in her every day life. Ever a fond, devoted wife and mother, she was never found wanting as sister, neighbor and friend, and the devotion of her children in her later years of life bore loving tribute to the care and trials of the widowed mother. She is survived by three brothers, John Fox, of Holcomb; William and Henry Fox, of Bristol, and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza O'Neill, of Corning, and Mrs. Mary Wreaford of Detroit, Mich.; and two sons, Henry and Fred Killips of this town, and six daughters, Mrs. Dora Jickells of Clarkson, Mich.; Mrs. Fannie Hutchens and Miss Bessie Killips of Olean; Mrs. Nettie Clapp and Miss Louise Killips of Richmond Center; also eight grandchildren. The funeral was held from her late home on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J. G. Hamm, of Allens Hill, officiating. The large gathering of sorrowing neighbors and friends told its own story of the loss of an honored and esteemed friend. Interment in the family lot in Lakeview cemetery in Honeoye.


From Ontario County Journal 16 November 1894

Tuesday morning Robert Killips, living alone in the northern part of this town, was found dead in his home by neighbors. Coroner Hallenbeck deemed an inquest unnecessary, as the man had been a sufferer from heart trouble. Killips was 62 years of age and a veteran of Company C, 65th N. Y. Vols.


From Ontario County Journal 11 September 1891

George W. Kimball, who resided on Gibson street in this village, died very suddenly Monday, and autopsy revealed the fact that his death was caused by a rupture of the diaphragm, caused by a fit of coughing. It is regarded as a singular case.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 December 1906

Naples, N. Y. - George C. Kimber died at his home Monday afternoon, aged 64 years. He was born in Naples and had always lived here. He was clerk for W. A. Marks and also G. A. Gordon in dry goods stores and was in business later for himself. A few years ago he returned to his farm and was interested in farming and grape-growing until his death. He was a gentleman of exemplary habits and much respected in the community. His step-mother, his aunt, Miss Jeanette Pettingill, and himself, all have died within one week. A wife, one son, Irving Kimber and Mrs. Albert Watkins, all of Naples, survive him.


From Ontario County Chronicle 25 December 1901

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - John Kimber, whose illness was mentioned in last week's paper, died Wednesday evening at six o'clock. Burial in Coye cemetery Friday afternoon, Rev. Hubbard, of Bristol Centre, officiating.


From Ontario County Journal 1 July 1892

Bristol Center, N. Y. - The funeral of the late Joseph Kimber was held from the Methodist church last Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Badgley, of the Congregational church, officiating. Mr. Kimber was over 80 years of age. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss.

From Ontario County Journal 3 December 1886

Naples, N. Y. - S. W. Kimber, an old resident of this town, died on Wednesday morning, aged about 70. He was sick but a few days, though he had not been strong for years. He leaves a wife and two sons. Mr. Kimber was a genial companion and was respected by his townsmen.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 December 1906

Naples, N. Y. - A sad accident happened yesterday morning when the clothing of Mrs. S. W. Kimber caught fire. She is over 80 years old and she and her sister, Mrs. Jeanette Pettingale, about 90 years old, were alone. In some way unknown, Mrs. Kimber's dress caught fire and getting onto the bed set the bed clothes on fire also. the front part of her dress was nearly all burned off, also her hair. She is in critical condition. C. L. Leens was going by and heard her crying for help and went to their assistance, or both women would have perished in the flames, as the bed where her sister was lying was on fire.

From Geneva Daily Times 6 December 1906

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. S. W. Kimber, who was so badly burned Tuesday at her home on Mechanic street, died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 80 years. Her husband died a number of years ago. She had lived nearly all her life in Naples. She was a member of the Methodist church, an exemplary lady, and had many friends in the community. One son, Charles Kimber, and stepson, George C. Kimber, both of Naples, survive her, and her aged sister.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 July 1905

The funeral of Francis W. Kime, who died yesterday morning at nine o'clock, will take place at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. George Gilbert, No. 190 Pulteney street. Rev. George Cross Baner, pastor of First Universalist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 May 1909

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Yesterday forenoon at the family home on West Main street occurred the death of Mrs. A. H. King. Mrs. King had been in poor health for several years, and a few months ago she underwent an operation which it was hoped would benefit her health, but the benefit was only temporary and during the past few weeks she had failed in strength rapidly. She had been a residence of this village for about fifteen years, having moved here from a farm northwest of this village. The deceased is survived by her husband and two daughter, Mrs. George W. Wilson and Miss Lillian, all of this place.

 
From Geneva Gazette 21 April 1899

Albert C. King, one of the most prominent farmers of Phelps, died last Monday morning, aged 76 years.  Geo. Thomas of Geneva is his brother, and Mrs. Thatcher of Orleans, and son Oscar, with whom he resided, are his only children.


From Shortsville Enterprise 2 December 1915

The death of Alonzo B. King, a descendant of early pioneers of this section, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leora Farnsworth, about a mile east of this village, last week Thursday. He had been ill for some time. His age was 81 years. Mr. King was born on Nov. 17, 1834, on what is known as the King homestead between Manchester Center and Port Gibson, and was a son of Harvey and Lucy King. When a young man he purchased the Manchester Center saw mill property which he conducted for many years in connection with the pursuit of agriculture. He was married to Miss Mary Hoes, of Port Gibson, on Nov. 14, 1855.  The survivors are his wife; two sons, Wade R. King of Manchester, and George King of Hopewell; three daughters, Mrs. Julius F. Aldrich of Farmington; Mrs. Leora Farnsworth of Manchester; and Mrs. Ernest Fox of Shortsville; one brother, Adelbert King of Clifton Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Coates of Hopewell and Mrs. John McClelland of Port Gibson, and fifteen grandchildren. The funeral services were held from the Farnsworth home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment was made at Port Gibson.


From Victor Herald 30 May 1902

David H. King died at his home, near Padelfords station, Thursday, aged eighty-one years. The deceased was well-known in this village. A widow and a son survive.


From Geneva Advertiser 23 September 1902

Mrs. Eliza E., wife of Henry King, died at her home on Castle street, last Tuesday, Sept. 16th, at 12:30 noon, after an illness of many years, aged 74 years.  She was one of a family of five daughters of Jacob Everson, of whom but one now survives, Caroline, the widow of Clement Ostrander.  Mrs. King is survived by her husband and four children, James A. of Buffalo, Henry E., Theodore S. and Alice A. of Geneva.


From Ontario County Chronicle 25 March 1903

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - George King was found dead on the New York Central Railroad tracks near the Maden crossing, one mile east of this village, Tuesday night. He is supposed to have been struck by the eastbound passenger train due at this place at 6 o'clock. His son, Durfee, who was coming to the village, met his father about that time. Upon returning home later in the evening the son was told by his mother that Mr. King had not yet reached home and that she felt worried and wished him to go and look for him. So the boy started out with a lantern and his father's dog. Upon reaching the railroad crossing, the dog acted strangely. The boy followed the dog for a little distance down the track where he was horrified to find his father dead with a large hole in the back of his skull. Mr. King was a steady, hard-working man. He leaves a wife and eight children.


From Geneva Gazette 8 March 1872

Sudden Death in Manchester - Our esteemed correspondent from Manchester, informs us that their worthy fellow citizen and pioneer, Harvey King, left the polls of the election in that town at noon to return home about three-fourths of a mile distant and he lived to reach his house.  The case of death is supposed to be an affection of the heart produced by the depressing influences of the extreme cold weather.


From Geneva Advertiser 8 March 1904

Henry King died of pneumonia at his home on Castle street yesterday morning, March 7th, after a long and painful illness. He was born in England May 12, 1825, so that he was nearly 79 years of age. He came to Geneva in November, 1830, so that more than 74 years of his life have been spent here. Ever since we knew him, he has been the proprietor of a livery and exchange stable, and at the time of his death we doubt if there was a man in Geneva who has been longer in one line of business than he. His wife, a daughter of J. Everson, has been dead some years. He leaves four children, Alice, James, Henry and Theodore, all residing in Geneva except James, whose home is in Buffalo. Mr. King leaves considerable property, which no doubt he has dispersed by will. It may be that one or two of his sons will carry on his business.

From Geneva Daily Times 7 March 1904

After being sick for eight days with pneumonia, Henry King, who has conducted a livery stable at No. 35 Castle street for half a century, died at his home, No. 51 Castle street, at 10 o'clock last evening. If the deceased had lived until May 12, he would have been seventy-nine years of age. Mr. King was one of the oldest and most respected business men of the city. He was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and came to this country and city with his parents when he was five years old. He started out for himself at the age of fifteen and after various employments, opened a livery on Canal street in 1849. On the expiration of five years of business at that stand, he moved to his present location on Castle street, where he has since remained. Mr. King was a master mason, having joined Ark lodge 33, Free and Accepted Masons, in 1880. He was also an attendant at St. Peter's church. The deceased is survived by three sons, James, Henry E., and Theodore S. King; one daughter, Alice E. King, and one brother, John Silas King, all of this city, and one sister, Mrs. M. E. Mann of Washington, D. C. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the house, Rev. John B. Hubbs, D. D., pastor of St. Peter's church, officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 7 May 1907

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Henry U. King occurred Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Maine, at Manlius. With her husband, Mrs. King lived on their farm south of Phelps for a number of years until this spring, when they disposed of the farm and moved to Manlius to reside with their daughter. Mrs. King had been in failing health for several months. Besides her husband she leaves one son, William King of Phelps, and one daughter, Mrs. Maine of Manlius. Undertaker Yells left for that place yesterday and will bring the remains here for burial.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 June 1909

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - The remains of Henry U. King, who formerly resided a short distance from this village, but who for several months past had been making his home with his daughter at Manlius, where he died Monday night, were brought to this village yesterday. The funeral services will be held today at the Baptist church at Orleans, and the services will be conducted by Rev. C. W. Turrell, pastor of the Universalist church in this village. The interment will be made in the family lot in the Orleans cemetery. The deceased is survived by a daughter and a son, both of Manlius.


From Geneva Gazette 26 May 1899

Irving D. King, a prominent farmer of Orleans, this county, died last Saturday of muscular atrophy, aged 64 years.  He is survived by two sons and one daughter.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 December 1904

Canandaigua, N. Y. - John King, a well-known carpenter and contractor of the town of Canandaigua, died at his home on North Pearl street Sunday evening of heart failure, brought on by an attack of grip from which he has suffered several days. Deceased was about the house as usual, and death occurred while he was sitting in a chair reading a newspaper. Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. James Williamson of Canandaigua, and Mrs. John Perry of Shortsville, and two sons, John and James of Canandaigua.


From Geneva Daily Times 30 March 1915

John Silas King, aged 85 years, who has been ill for some time at his home, 28 Tillman street, died yesterday afternoon. Mr. King was born in Geneva and was its oldest native-born citizen. Mr. King has lived a retired life for many years, but earlier was in the trucking business. Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. James Lovejoy, of this city; three half-brothers, William and Frank King of Washington, D. C.; and David King of Fairgrove, Mich.; one half sister, Mrs. Emma Mann of Washington, D. C.; two grandchildren, Charles and Arthur J. Lovejoy; two great-grandchildren; three nephews, James, Henry and Theodore King, all of Geneva. Funeral services will be held from his late home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. David H. Craver, pastor of the North Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Washington Street Cemetery.

From Geneva Gazette 18 July 1890

 Mrs. Joseph King died in Phelps July 9th at the advanced age of 95 years.  She had been a resident of Phelps 53 years.


From Ontario County Journal 22 March 1878

Died - L. F. King, departed this life Friday, March 15th, aged 44 years.  His funeral was held at his late residence, one mile northwest of Clifton Springs, on Sunday last.  Notwithstanding the rain and mud, there was a very large attendance.  He was highly respected by all who knew him, and the town sustains a great loss in his death.  He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 July 1906

The funeral of Mrs. Laura Peck King was held this afternoon from the home of her mother, Mrs. H. M. Peck, No. 137 Lafayette avenue. The Rev. C. E. Jewell of the First Methodist church officiated and the burial was in Whitney's Cemetery.


From Shortsville Enterprise 9 November 1916

The funeral of Mrs. Mary King, widow of Alonzo B. King, was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leora Farnsworth, east of this village, on Sunday. Mrs. King was a daughter of Richard and Nancy Hoes, and was born at Canaan, Columbia county, on February 20, 1834. The larger part of her life was spent in this section. She was married to Alonzo B. King at her home in Port Gibson on Nov. 14, 1855. His demise occurred about a year ago. The survivors are two sons, Wade R. King of Manchester and George King of Hopewell; three daughters, Mrs. Julius F. Aldrich of Farmington; Mrs. Ernest Fox of Manchester; and Mrs. Farnsworth.


From Geneva Daily Times 31 March 1904

Theodore F. King died after a protracted illness shortly after 12 o'clock this morning at his home, No. 221 Castle street, aged fifty-eight years. The deceased was a half-brother of Henry King, who died March 6. Theodore King was born in this city, where he was educated, and learned the carpenter's trade which he followed throughout his life. A major portion of his life was spent out of the city. Among the places where he lived were several towns in Virginia, Washington and Canandaigua. Some eighteen years ago he returned to his native town and followed his trade for three years, but owing to enfeebled health, he at that time was compelled to retire. For fifteen years he had been obliged to refrain from hard labor and three years he had been an invalid. During his illness he experienced religion and was of the Methodist faith. The deceased is survived by his widow, four brothers, Silas of Geneva, William and Frank of Washington, and David of Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Emma Mann, of Washington.  Burial Glenwood Cemetery

From Ontario County Journal 25 June 1897

Clifton Springs, N. Y. -  Died, on Tuesday morning, June 22, at his residence on East Main street, Capt. George W. Kingsbury. He is survived by a daughter and a son, Cora and Rufus H Kingsbury.

From Ontario County Journal 8 March 1895

Last Friday night, Hampton Kingsbury died at his home on Buffalo street at the age of 82 years. He had been a resident of Canandaigua about 20 years, moving here from Bristol, where he was engaged in farming. He leaves two sons and two daughters, Sherman of this village, and Addison of New York city; Mrs. Elihu Briggs and Mrs. Spafford Buckelew of Bristol. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. A. L. Freeman.


From Ontario County Journal 2 March 1888

Canadice, N. Y. - Mrs. Ambrose Kingsley, an old lady, died about three weeks since. Her husband and several children mourn her loss.


From Ontario County Journal 8 January 1897

AMBROSE KINGSLEY - HOMER A. KINGSLEY

Canadice, N. Y. - A strange coincidence happened in this town last week, the substance of which is as follows: Ambrose Kingsley, one of the oldest inhabitants of the town, died at the residence of his son, Addison, on Dec. 30, the funeral being held Jan. 1. He left three children, Addison, of this town; Homer A. of Rochester, and Mrs. Lucy Rider of Hornellsville. Deceased was 88 years old.

After the services, Homer A. of Rochester, went to W. D. Caskey's to stay over night, and during the evening, while all were engaged in conversation, suddenly, and without any warning, his head fell forward on his breast, and he died instantly. An undertaker came from Rochester and removed the remains to that city, where a wife and a 15-year-old daughter survive him. Mr. Kingsley was born in this town, but afterwards removed to Rochester, and went into the hardware business. He has been secretary of the Western New York Agricultural Society for many years. He has also been a member of the board of directors, and at one time was president of that body. His death was a great shock to the community in which he lived, as well as to his many relatives and friends in this town.


From Ontario County Journal 18 October 1889

Died in Hopewell, September 25th, Bradford Kingsley, aged 63 years, 1 month and 5 days. The deceased was born in the town of Ballston, Saratoga county, N. Y., Aug. 20th, 1826, and moved with his father to Perinton, Monroe county, in 1836, and to the town of Hopewell, Ontario county, in the year following. With the exception of five years residence in Clifton Springs, N. Y., he lived in this town forty-two years. During that time he filled the office of assessor three terms and for three years represented the town in the board of supervisors. On January 1st, 1852, he married Miss Caroline T. Baker who died in 1885, leaving two children, a son and daughter, and in March, 1888, he married Miss Lavinia Straight who, with the two children above-mentioned, survive him. Mr. Kingsley needs no eulogy at our hands. It is written on the hearts of all who knew him, kind and genial in his disposition with an inherent love for truth and justice, he left a vacancy in the community which will long be felt. His funeral was attended at his late residence, September 27th, from whence sorrowing friends and neighbors bore him to his last resting place.


From Ontario County Journal 20 November 1885

Mrs. Caroline Kingsley died in Hopewell, Ontario county, N. Y., Nov. 2d, 1885, aged 55 years. She was born at the Baker homestead, within a short distance of where she died, on Feb. 15th, 1830. On Jan. 1st, 1852, she joined her fortunes with Bradford Kingsley, and excepting five years' residence in Clifton Springs, N. Y., always lived on farms adjoining the old homestead. A long and painful illness preceded her demise, which was borne with uncomplaining fortitude and resignation. At times the lamp of hope spread into a broader flame, only to be dimmed by the chilling blast of despair, till finally the passing wave of Death's wing, as he flew silent by, extinguished it forever. The life of Mrs. Kingsley was uneventful, as the world records events, but if love for all and the exercise of all those little acts of kindness which go to make up the sum of human happiness were written, then, indeed was her life full of events. Even in the hours of her greatest suffering the welfare and comfort of those around her were paramount to her own. Hers it was to exemplify in its fullest sense the Golden Rule -- "Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you." A loving wife, a fond mother, an affectionate sister, a true friend has gone to her reward.

Her funeral took place from her late residence on Thursday, Nov. 5th, 1885, attended by a large concourse of relatives, friends and acquaintances, where, amid flowering tributes, the long-drawn sigh, the quivering lip and the tearful eye evinced the esteem in which she was held by all.


From Ontario County Times 4 September 1872

At the residence of his mother, on Bemis street, in this village, on Monday morning last, Franklin S. Kingsley, aged 27 years. Frank was a member of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, and was highly esteemed by his associates, who turned out in a body to attend his funeral yesterday afternoon. He was a nephew of Mr. John E. Booth of this town. But a short time since the deceased accompanied his brother firemen on their excursion, apparently in good health.


From Ontario County Journal 12 January 1894

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Joseph Kingsley died at his home, about four miles south of this place, last Sunday, aged 69 years. Mr. Kingsley was an old resident of this section and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral services were held from his late home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.


From Geneva Daily Times 1 October 1908

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - On Tuesday evening at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium occurred the death of Dr. Beverly O. Kinnear, after an illness of only two days. Dr. Kinnear has been a member of the medical staff for the past eleven years and has many friends in this village. His wife died in the this village about six months ago. Dr. Kinnear is survived by his little daughter, Dorothy. Dr. Kinnear was about 60 years old and came to this village from New York City. He had been a resident of London, Paris, and St. Johns, N. B., before coming here. The funeral services will be held this afternoon and the remains will be taken to Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City, for burial beside his wife.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 April 1908

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - On Sunday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Lucretia Elizabeth Stabb Kinnear, wife of Dr. Beverley O. Kinnear, at their rooms in the Clifton Springs Sanitarium. Mrs. Kinnear had been in poor health for a long time and her condition had been serious for some time. She was 43 years old and had been married for the past fifteen years. Her father, J. E. Stabb, was Justice of the Peace of Newfoundland, and her grandfather, Hon. Nicholas Stabb, held a high office. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Kinnear, who is a member of the medical staff of the Sanitarium, which position he has held for some few years; also by her daughter of, Miss Mary Dorothy Kinnear. Funeral services were held in the Sanitarium chapel yesterday afternoon. Rev. S. H. Adams, chaplain, and Rev. Dr. B. D. Muller officiated. The remains were taken on an evening train to New York City for burial.


From Ontario County Chronicle 17 June 1903

John Kinney, aged 69 years, died at his home in Geneva Saturday evening. Death was the result of injuries sustained a week ago last Wednesday, when Mr. Kinney was knocked down by a bicycle ridden by Joseph DeWolf. Mr. Kinney is survived by his widow who is totally blind; also two sons, Michael Kinney of Auburn and John K. Kinney; and one daughter, Mrs. John A. Bramer of Geneva.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 September 1905

Nathaniel P. Kinney, sixty-four years of age, died at 3 o'clock this morning at his home, No. 31 Monroe street. The deceased is survived by his widow, one sister, Mrs. Silas Crutchfield, and one nephew, Frederick C. Kinney.


From Geneva Gazette 29 May 1868

SUICIDE AT CANANDAIGUA - The Times states that Seeley Kinney of that village committed suicide on Monday morning by hanging.  He was collector of the town, having been elected in March last.  Of late his health has been much impaired, unfitting him for business, which made him despondent.  He had frequently expressed himself as tired of life, and hoped for death to release him from bodily ailments. While his family were absent, he hung himself from a beam in his woodshed, and when discovered by a neighbor, life was extinct.


From Geneva Gazette 14 April 1893

Wm. F. Kinney, son of the late Garret Kinney and son-in-law of B. F. Cleggett, died last Wednesday night of consumption, aged about 37 years.  He was held in high esteem especially by his colored friends.  His wife and one child constitute his immediate family.  Funeral this afternoon at 4 o'clock.


From Geneva Gazette 13 November 1891

Saturday evening last the four-year-old daughter of Patrick Kinsella of Canandaigua, built a bonfire of papers in center of the floor while her mother was a neighbor's house.  The flames reached the girl's clothing and she was severely burned before the neighbors who heard her screams could come to her assistance.  The little girl died the next day.

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Laura Kinsella, four years of age, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kinsella, on Gorham street, in this village, was fatally burned on Saturday morning.  The child and two younger brothers had been left alone in the house during the absence of the mother, and in some way they secured a box of matches and proceeded to build a fire of newspapers on the floor.  Laura's dress caught fire and before assistance arrived she was burned beyond a possibility of recovery.  Death ensued at 11 o'clock the same night.  One of the boys was also burned, but fortunately not seriously.  Can. Times

From Canandaigua Chronicle 29 November 1905

At his home at 191 Gorham street, on Monday morning, occurred the death of Thomas Kinsella, a well-known and respected citizen of this place. Mr. Kinsella, who was 72 years of age, has been a resident of Canandaigua for about 50 years. He is survived by seven children, four sons, Michael, Frank J., Thomas and Richard; and three daughters, Mrs. T. Linehan and Elizabeth, all of this village; and Mrs. Andrew McGreggor of Syracuse. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's church.

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