"Mi" Obituaries


From Geneva Daily Times 20 March 1905

Mrs. Christine M. Michaelson died at the home of her son, Carl, on Twomey street at 7:15 o'clock Saturday evening, aged seventy-nine years. The cause of death was heart trouble. Deceased is survived by three sons, John K. Michaelson of Oaks Corners; Martin Michaelson of California; Carl Michaelson of Geneva; and by two daughters, Miss Christine Michaelson of California and Mrs. Treadwell, of Orleans. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house, Rev. W. W. Weller will officiate.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 July 1906

Mrs. Ella Michaelson, wife of John Michaelson, the barber, on Exchange street, died at 2 o'clock this morning at her home, 182 William street. The deceased was 32 years old and is survived by her husband, three little girls, Helen, Genevieve and Ernestine, and John Joseph, who is but three days old; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Riley, of this city; two brothers, William of Chicago, and Jeremiah of this city; two sisters, Sister M. Alice of Seneca Falls and Sister M. Ernestine of Auburn. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.


From Geneva Gazette 16 January 1874

Sudden Death - On Monday last Mr. & Mrs. Albert Middaugh of Gorham left home - the former to attend court at Canandaigua as a juryman - the latter to visit relatives at Phelps.  They proceeded in company to the county seat, and from thence Mrs. Middaugh came on to Phelps by the second down train, accompanied by her child, aged about two years.  She alighted from the train and went into the depot, remaining a few moments.  After the train departed, a carriage drew up and she was assisted into it and took her seat, with the child in her arms.  The next moment her head was observed to drop backward, the child slipped from her hold and fell with a wail to the bottom of the carriage.  Mrs. M. was immediately taken from the carriage and carried into the depot, and a physician summoned.  But she was beyond the reach of medical aid -- the spirit had already taken its everlasting flight.  It was clearly evident that she had died of heart disease.


From Geneva Gazette 18 January 1895

Monday morning last, Jasper Middaugh, a prominent resident of the village of Phelps, died suddenly from heart trouble, aged 69 years.  He was in apparent good health the day previous, but was taken during the night with a sudden severe sickness and soon passed away.  The deceased leaves a wife and one son.


From Geneva Daily Times 25 April 1907

Frederick A. Middlewood, aged 36 years, died about 6:30 o'clock last night at the family home, No. 78 North street. He is the son of the late Matthew Middlewood, and was born in the town of Geneva and has resided in this vicinity his entire life. He was engaged in the produce business with offices in Waterloo and New York City. Only for the past few days has he been seriously ill. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Waterloo and a member of the Hydrant Hose Co. of this city. His survivors are his mother, Mrs. Fanny Middlewood; and one sister, Miss Mattie T. Middlewood. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the house and Rev. J. B. Hubbs, D. D., rector of St. Peter's Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial Glenwood Cemetery


From Geneva Advertiser 10 February 1903

Matthew Middlewood died at his home No. 78 North street last Tuesday evening, February 3d, aged almost 89 years. Mr. Middlewood was born in Yorkshire, England, in the year 1814. He came to America with his oldest brother at the age of fifteen, the family following about two years later, and settled at Cincinnati, Ohio. He engaged in several business ventures, finally engaging in the brewing business at Hamilton, Canada, where he remained for some years, finally selling out his interests there and removing to Cincinnati and later to Milwaukee, Wis., in both of which cities he owned and conducted an extensive malting and brewing business. In 1861 he sold out his interests in the west and settled near Geneva, N. Y. He has owned several farms, and managed them carefully and successfully. About ten years ago he gave up farming and bought a home in Geneva, where he has since resided with his family. He was the last member of a large family. Mr. Middlewood was honest and upright to the very core, a sound, kind-hearted English gentleman, of whom all the older ones are now gone, and among whom we can name the Fordons, Wm. F. Cook, Jos. Hutchinson, William Wright, John B. Dixon, and a few others. Deceased leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. He and his family were members of St. Peter's Church. The funeral took place from his late home on Friday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. Dr. Hubbs officiating.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 January 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Asa Miles, a well-known Hopewell farmer, died Sunday at this place, where he came some days ago to undergo an operation for hernia. He was getting along as well as could be expected, when his heart weakened and he was unable to rally. He was about 64 years old and leaves his wife and one daughter.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 November 1906

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday was held the funeral of Mrs. Margaret E. Miles of Hopewell, with burial in Woodlawn, this village. Her husband survives; also one daughter, Mrs. Charles S. Sheppler of Hopewell. Funeral services were conducted by the Dunkalite pastor at Hopewell.


From Ontario Messenger September 21, 1842

DIED, In Hopewell, on the 16th inst., Thomas Miles, in the 83 year of his age, after a long and protracted sickness, which he bore with Christian fortitude.

Kindly submitted by Kerry.  She would welcome contact with anyone interested in this family.


From Ontario County Chronicle 11 February 1903

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Margaret Millard died at her home Thursday, aged 83 years. She had been in poor health for a long time. She was taken with shock paralysis Saturday, January 31, and was unconscious until her death. She was the wife of Rev. B. F. Millard, who was the pastor of the Presbyterian church here for a number of years and who survives her. Her first husband was James L. Monier. Her children by him, who survive him, are Mrs. Gertrue Fisk of Buffalo, Mrs. Margarette Young of Genesee and James L. Monier and Addie Monier, both of Naples. Mrs. Millard was an intellectual and interesting lady with a large circle of friends. Most of her life was spent here and was strongly interwoven with all that pertained to the best interests of the village and the community. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and much respected by all who knew her.


From Geneva Daily Times 12 October 1940

Phelps, N. Y. -  William Millard, 80, died yesterday in his home in Mary Street, Phelps. He was born in Urington England and came to this country about 50 years ago and since has resided in the town of Phelps.  He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Surviving are his widow, Ruby; four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Bauer (of) Lyons, Mrs. Anna Flanders of Hornell, Mrs. Jane Burnette of Phelps, and Mrs. Florence Briggs of Penn Yan; two sons, Charles and William of Canandaigua; also ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home on Mary Street at 2:30 p.m. Monday with burial in Newton Cemetery, Junius.


From Ontario County Journal 1 March 1889

Cheshire, N. Y. - Mr. Albert Miller, whom we mentioned a few weeks ago as being very low with consumption, died February 8th. Services were held at the church here, Rev. Mr. Langworthy preaching the funeral sermon.


From Ontario County Journal 18 February 1910

Rushville, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Betsy Miller, aged over 102 years, occurred at her home near Rushville last Friday. Mrs. Miller was born in Victor, where she spent her early life. She was at one time a resident of Canandaigua. She was one of the oldest persons in the state and the oldest in this section.


From Ontario County Journal 26 September 1890

Miller's Corners, N. Y. - The people of this community were shocked and pained beyond measure at the death of Mrs. C. S. Miller, which occurred on Wednesday morning at half past four o'clock. She had been very seriously ill for more than a week, but for a day or two preceding her death her symptoms were more favorably, and strong hopes of her recovery were entertained by her friends. The affliction falls with crushing weight upon her husband and their son and only child, Craig C. Miller. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock from the house.


From Ontario County Journal 1 June 1894

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - Mrs. Carrie Miller, wife of Geo. H. Miller, died at her home on Thursday last. Mrs. Miller had been in poor health for the past two years, and the complaint was consumption, without a doubt. She leaves a husband and a daughter to mourn her loss.


From Geneva Daily Times 12 June 1909

David P. Miller, aged 73 years, died last night at 8:45 o'clock at his home, 241 Main street, after but a few days serious illness. On Monday morning as he was about to eat his breakfast he was taken seriously ill, and later pneumonia developed. He was one of the oldest members of the G. A. R. in this city. At the time of the Civil War, he enlisted with the 33d regiment New York Volunteers, and fought in eighteen battles, and was a prisoner in Belle Isle prison. An interesting fact of the deceased's faithfulness to his country and love for his flag until his death is noted in that ever since the presentation of a flag to the Swift Post by Colonel Calvin Walker of the 33d Regiment of which the deceased was a member and since the first standard bearer was shot down in battle, Mr. Miller has always carried the flag on every occasion of its use. Every Memorial Day for years he has borne the flag and although this last May he was physically unable to carry it and his friends and relatives tried to dissuade him from doing so, he replied that he would carry that flag until he dropped, and then he would ride with it.

The deceased was born in Romulus. For years he was night watchman at the Standard Optical Works but for the past few years has been employed by the Geneva Preserving Co. He is survived by his widow and several nieces. A short service will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev. E. E. Merring, assistant pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate. The G. A. R. members are planning to attend the service. The remains will be taken Monday morning to Lodi for the funeral services and the burial.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 January 1910

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - The funeral services of the late Freeman Miller were held this afternoon at his late residence on LaDu avenue at 2 o'clock. Rev. V. A. Sage, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated. The burial will be made in River View Cemetery at Gypsum. Mr. Miller died on Tuesday night after an illness of several years. He was born in White Pigeon, Michigan, and was a son of John and Lena Snook Miller. At the age of three years he came to this village with his parents and spent the rest of his life here. He was 72 years old. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife and two adopted daughters.


From Geneva Daily Times 30 September 1903

Mrs. Gabriella Miller, widow of the late Charles Miller, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her kinsman, John Annan, No 273 Washington street, aged 77 years. The deceased has resided in this city for ten years, and was a member of the North Presbyterian church. She is survived by no near relatives. The funeral will take place from home of Mr. Annan at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. In the absence of Dr. N. B. Remick, pastor of North Presbyterian church, Rev. W. W. Weller, of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. The burial will take place in Watkins.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 March 1909

Phelps, N. Y. - George Miller, aged 36 years, died at 9 o'clock last night at his home on Exchange street. He had been ill about two weeks, his death resulting from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Miller was born at Oaks Corners and had lived in Phelps practically all his life. Surviving relatives are his wife, formerly Miss Lillian Overslaw, to whom he was married two years ago; also his father, Peter Miller, two sisters, Mrs. Byron Rhodes and Mrs. George Veldevere; and one brother, John Miller, all of Rochester. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. C. C. MacLean of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be at the Phelps cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 4 February 1887

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - On Monday last, Jan. 31, the people of this neighborhood were saddened by the announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. George Miller. It is true she had not been well for several months, but still few if any thought her life so near its close. She was a very worthy lady and enjoyed the esteem of every acquaintance. The family, consisting of the husband and two sons, have the deep sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. The funeral was held on Wednesday, meeting at the residence at 12 o'clock and at the Bristol Springs Church for services at 1 o'clock, burial at the Coy Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 11 February 1887

The funeral services of the late Mrs. George Miller of Bristol Springs, were held at the church in that place last week Wednesday, and were very largely attended by friends from Bristol, Cheshire, Canandaigua and Naples, thus showing the high estimation in which she was held. She came from Germany with her husband in 1866, being in very moderate circumstances. They purchased land on the lake shore, and by hard work, economy and enterprise had gained an independence. Mr. Miller had just completed one of the most commodious residences on the lake shore. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 August 1905

George H. Miller, a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley, 36 years of age, who lived at No. 50 Cherry street, was killed this morning shortly after 11 o'clock at Rushville. He was employed with the crew which daily takes a train out on the Middlesex division. As usual this morning the crew was switching some cars at Rushville. Miller was hanging on the side of a car when he was knocked against a stockpen which is used for the loading of the cars with cattle or sheep. It is reported that he was instantly killed. The body will probably be brought to this city this afternoon. Mr. Miller was born in Oaks Corners and after residing in Seneca Falls for a year came to this city nine years ago. For six years he was motorman on the Geneva, Waterloo & Seneca Falls trolley road. He left the trolley company to accept his present position two years ago. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Lewis and Lester Miller.


From Ontario County Journal 13 December 1895

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - Geo. H. Miller, a veteran of the late war, died at the residence of the late Levi Parsons on Sunday last. His funeral was held at the house on Tuesday, Rev. Eugene Anthony officiating. The only near relative is his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Cooper.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 June 1909

Stanley, N. Y. - George R. Miller died Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Britton, in Syracuse. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Number Nine church. Burial will be in family lot at Number Nine Cemetery, Rev. A. B. Temple officiating. Mr. Miller was 83 years old and was born Oct. 3, 1826. He is survived by three sons, R. Miller of Victor, J. D. Miller and A. E. Miller of Brooklyn; and one daughter, Mrs. John Britton of Syracuse. Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of this town and was widely known.


From Geneva Gazette 28 September 1900

Horace L. Miller, a highly respected citizen of Clifton Springs, died last Sunday night, aged 82 years.  He had lived in Clifton nearly 50 years and was an active worker in the Universalist Church.  His widow survives him.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 September 1908

Gorham, N. Y. - The death of John Miller, a farmer who had long resided in Gorham, took place at his home in the northern part of the town on Thursday evening. Mr. Miller had been confined to the house for several years with rheumatism. He is survived by his wife and one step-daughter, Miss Mary Rockefeller. The funeral took place from the house on Saturday at 2:30 o'clock, services being conducted by Dr. McColl of the Presbyterian church of this village. Burial was in the village cemetery.


From Geneva Advertiser 3 February 1903

John H. Miller, the mason, died at his home on Geneva street last Thursday morning, aged 67 years. He was a well-known rifle shot, and has captured many prizes at turkey shoots in years past. His body on a stretcher was removed from the house during the fire Friday afternoon, for the house was considered in extreme danger for an hour. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.


From Ontario County Journal 10 May 1895

Last Saturday morning John M. Miller died at his home in South Bristol, of diphtheria. He was about 35 years of age. Mr. Miller was the fourth person to die in that vicinity in less than a month of what is now believed to have been in all cases diphtheria. Public funerals were held and the entire neighborhood was exposed. However, there are now but three cases, Mrs. Miller, Gideon Damm, the hired man, and a neighbor, and they are all improving. As was stated last week, the disease was mistaken for pneumonia by the family physician. As captain of the Genundewah, Mr. Miller made many friends who grieve to learn of his untimely death.


From Ontario County Journal 19 January 1877

Reed's Corners, N. Y. - Mrs. Lereno Miller was found dead in her bed on the morning of the 12th inst. She and her husband have been boarding, for the past few months, with Mr. Andrew Henry.  She was 71 years of age. Her funeral was appointed at the Congregational Church on Sunday last, but the storm of Saturday night so filled up the roads that it was not possible to open them in time for the church service.  We understand her remains were deposited in the cemetery, one mile this side of Rushville, on Tuesday last.  Her daughter, Mrs. Horace Arnold, arrived here from Michigan on Tuesday afternoon.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 February 1904

Mrs. May Miller died at the home of her stepmother, Mrs. Bennett of Clifton Springs, aged 28 years. The funeral will take place at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in Phelps.


From Ontario County Times 13 March 1872

Mr. Orrin Miller died at his residence near the village of Victor on Wednesday evening last, at the ripe old age of nearly 79 years. Mr. Miller was the father of Luman P. Miller, formerly County Superintendent of the poor. He was born in Cooperstown, Otsego county, and in March, 1819, he joined our townsman, Jonas M. Wheeler, Esq., at Augusta, Oneida county, and the two drove westward together with a horse and cutter, or "pung" as it was then called. Arriving at Victor, they purchased of Zenas Dryer a saw mill and thirty acres of land, of which Mr. Miller soon became the sole owner by the purchase of his partners' interest. He subsequently bought sixty acres adjoining that of Oliver Chapin. Upon this property Mr. Miller remained to the end of his life. His funeral was numerously attended Sunday last at the Universalist church in Victor, of which he was an honored member.


From Ontario County Times 18 August 1875

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. Samuel Miller, of Miller's Corners, died last Friday, after an illness of only a few days. The deceased was a young man of promising abilities and a great favorite among the people where he lived. One seldom sees a community as deeply affected by the death of a member as were the people of Miller's Corners on this occasion.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 October 1907

W. W. Miller, aged 60 years, died yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at his home, No. 7 Fairfax Building, on Linden street. Death was due to general debility. Deceased was born in Fayetteville, N. Y. He has been a resident of this city for the past twelve years, conducting a jewelry store at No. 380 Exchange street. In connection with the jewelry business, he repaired all kinds of musical instruments and was a musician himself. He was a member of Old Castle Lodge, No. 299, I. O. O. F., and of Twentieth Century Legion, No. 407, N. P. L. Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Samuel Lewis of this city; one son, W. W. Miller, Jr., of Syracuse; two brothers, Edwin A. Miller of Minnesota and Martin E., of Rochester; four sisters, Mrs. H. G. Livingston, Mrs. M. E. Corwin, and Mrs. Charles DeLong of Cortland, and Mrs. Albert Kinn of Hastings, Mich. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house. Rev. W. W. Weller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 6 October 1876

Miller's Corners, N. Y. - On Monday the 2d there was a terrible accident by which Mr. William Miller of West Bloomfield lost his life.  He had been loading hay and was in the act of binding when the binding pole broke and he fell on the barn floor striking upon his head and dislocated his neck, the cause of his death, which occurred on Thursday morning. He leaves a wife and two children -- one an invalid.


From Ontario County Chronicle 3 December 1902

The death of Nathan J. Milliken, which occurred at his home in this village last Wednesday night, removes the last of the really strong, forceful newspaper writers of Western New York, who had so much to do with shaping the affairs of government before and during the War of the Rebellion. Mr. Milliken founded the Ontario County Times in January, 1852, and last January he celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The editor of the Chronicle had known Mr. Milliken for twenty-five years, was in his employ ten and one-half years, during which time only the most pleasant relations existed. He was a master printer, a fearless, vigorous and trenchant writer, and a kind and generous employer. In congratulating him on his fiftieth anniversary last January, the Chronicle said: "In his prime he gave to his patrons a personality much like that which Thurlow Weed and George A. Dawson gave to the Albany Journal, Horace Greeley to the Tribune, and Col. A. K. McClure to the Philadelphia Times. Among rural weekly newspaper writers of twenty-five years ago, Mr. Milliken had but one equal in Western New York, and that was Stafford C. Cleveland, of the Yates County Chronicle, who died in Fort Myer, Florida, some years since."

He was a man of strong conviction, and once having made up his mind as to the fitness or unfitness of a man for political preferment, Mr. Milliken championed the cause of his choice in a manner which left no room for doubt as to where and how he stood in the matter. Nor did he wait to see what a county, state or national convention was going to do in the matter. He made his choice in advance and instead of following he fought to have others follow him. Such a course gave his paper character and made him a leader. As a citizen he was ever upright, honest, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew him.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 May 1909

Manchester, N. Y. - At 5:30 o'clock Saturday morning Henry Milliman, who lived with his daughter and her husband on the Edwin s. Tracy farm, one mile south of Port Gibson, fell dead while assisting in doing the morning work in the barn. He and his son-in-law were together in the barn when the latter heard a groan, and before he could reach the old man he had fallen to the floor. Thinking he had fainted, the younger man tried to restore the elder to consciousness, but when all efforts proved unavailing, he hurriedly summoned L. H. Smith of Palmyra, who found Mr. Milliman dead. Coroner Daniel A. Eiseline of Shortsville, who was summoned, gave heart failure as the cause. Mr. Milliman was about 71 years of age and until recently had been a resident of Newark, N. Y. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, William Milliman and Reuben Milliman of Palmyra, Carl Milliman of Port Gibson, Mrs. Laura Cole of Newark, Mrs. John F. Burns of Port Gibson, with whom he lived, and Miss Daisy Milliman of Port Gibson.


From Ontario County Journal 10 August 1888

Samuel D. Millington of West Bloomfield died August 3, aged 84 years and 5 months. He was a man of sterling principles, with never a thought of giving up; no matter what difficulties were in the way, they must be overcome; a good neighbor, a good husband, a good father, always counselling do not be discouraged, keep trying, perseverance will overcome all obstacles. Forty-three years he had lived on the same farm, proving that change was not the essential element of his life. No change did he want in the dear home where he had lived so many years; leave it as it is till I am gone, and the son and daughter he lived with gratified his wishes, and the place remained the same. they have only pleasant memories of the dear old father that is gone.


From Ontario County Chronicle 25 November 1903

Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. Adelbert Mills, one of Shortsville's most esteemed ladies, died suddenly Thursday night from what was supposed to be paralysis. Mrs. Mills was out calling on a neighbor, about 5 o'clock returning to her home, where she was found on the floor in an unconscious condition by her husband shortly after 6 o'clock. A physician was summoned, but she died about 10 o'clock, never regaining consciousness. Mrs. Mills had an exceptionally large circle of friends and was a woman of much influence in the circle in which she moved. She is survived by her husband, Adelbert Mills, and one son, William Mills, both of Shortsville.


From Ontario County Journal 1 September 1882

Victor, N. Y. - The death of Mr. Jabez Mills from cancer occurred on Sunday. He was the father of Hugh Mills and has suffered a long time with this disease. The funeral was attended from his late residence in Farmington on Wednesday of this week.


From Geneva Daily Times 15 April 1907

Naples, N. Y. - Miss Jane Mills died at her home Saturday at the age of 89 years. She was born in Naples and had always lived here. She was well educated and for many years a teacher. At one time she was correspondent for a Rochester newspaper. She was a refined and estimable woman. Her sister, Mrs. Demond, died last winter. One niece, Cora Demond of Naples and one nephew, Clinton Demond of Canandaigua, survive her.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 November 1904

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Mary Nye Mills, seventy-six years old, occurred yesterday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eunie Crothers, on East Main street, where for a number of years she has made her home. Mrs. Mills was born in the town of Sodus, June 24, 1828. In 1852 she was married to William C. Mills, of Newark, and lived there about twenty years. Upon the death of her husband, thirty-two years ago, Mrs. Mills moved to Phelps and has lived here ever since. For some time past she had been ill with Bright's disease. Mrs. Mills is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Crothers, of Phelps, Mrs. George Cox of Sodus, and a brother, James Nye, of Albany. The funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Prichard tomorrow afternoon at 1:30. After the services the remains will be taken to East Newark for burial.


From Ontario County Journal 2 July 1880

Gorham, N. Y. - Mrs. Homer Millspaugh, the last but one of the sisters of the Groesbeck family, departed this life on the 25th ult. Her funeral took place from the family residence on Monday afternoon of this week, and was largely attended.


From Ontario County Repository & Messenger 10 July 1872

On Friday morning Mrs. Miner, relict of Seth Miner, formerly of this village, hung herself in a peach tree, in the garden of the Griswold homestead. She has been for several years deranged at times, and has been for several weeks the guest of Mrs. Alfred Griswold, in care of her daughter, Mrs. Otto, who was temporarily absent. Yesterday morning (Friday) Mrs. Griswold entered the room of Mrs. Miner at 2 a.m., and found her comfortable; but later at 3 or 4 a.m., Mrs. Miner climbed out of the window, closing the shutter after her, and went to a mill race at the foot of the garden where it is supposed she tried to drown herself. The water being confined above and too low, it is thought she could not succeed. Mr. Billings, residing close by heard the noise she made, but supposed it was some animal and did not go out. After leaving the brook, she climbed into a peach tree, close by in the garden, threw her night dress over a limb and brought a corner around her neck, tucking it firmly under her ear, and slid off from the limb on which she sat; she was dead at 5 a.m., when found. Naples Record.


From Shortsville Enterprise 19 May 1911

Claude H. Mink died at his home in Sheldon street on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. He had been ill for the past three months and his death was attributed to heart trouble. He was aged 52 years. Mr. Mink had been a resident of the Parlor Village  for the past three years, coming here from Waterloo where he had resided many years. He was born in the town of Farmington and was a son of the late Philip Mink. The survivors are his wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Dickerson, of Waterloo; one daughter, Miss Helen Mink, both residents of this village; three brothers, Edward Mink and Winfield Mink of Farmington; and Lincoln Mink of Shortsville; also three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Lovejoy of Victor; Mrs. Waltz of Michigan, and Mrs. Romelia Murray of Illinois. The funeral obsequies were held from his late home on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock and were conducted by Rev. O. E. Newton of Phelps, pastor of Trinity church in this place. The interment was in Waterloo.


From Ontario County Journal 25 February 1910

Manchester, N. Y. - Frederick L. Mink, aged 48 years, died at his farm home, just south of this corporation, on Tuesday night at 12 o'clock, having been in poor health for some time. He was born in the town of Farmington and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mink. His wife and four daughters, Mrs. John Conover of Victor, and Florence, Edith and Edna Mink, residing at home; two sisters and four brothers, Edward Mink of Manchester, Lincoln and Claude Mink of Shortsville, and Winfield Mink of Farmington, survive him. He was a highly respected and well-known business man. He was a member of the Shortsville lodge of I. O. O. F. His funeral will be held at his late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 July 1908

Phelps, N. Y. - The lifeless body of Mrs. Herman Mink was found hanging from a rafter in the horsebarn by her husband, Saturday night shortly after eight o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Mink reside three miles northwest of Phelps on what is known as the Daniel Case farm. The woman had shown signs of insanity for some time and had been undergoing treatment at a hospital. About two months ago she came home apparently improved but had been under almost constant surveillance by her husband who feared that she would take her life. Some years ago she attempted self-destruction by chloroform. Mrs. Mink had been despondent all day Saturday. After supper she slipped out of the house unknown to her husband who instituted a search for his wife as soon as her absence was discovered. Mrs. Mink must have gone directly to the barn where she succeeded in accomplishing her death. Mr. Mink cut the body down and then summoned Dr. Pratt of Manchester in the meantime working himself to restore life. Dr. Eiseline of Shortsville accompanied Dr. Pratt and as coroner took charge of the case. On learning the facts Coroner Eiseline rendered a verdict of death by suicide. Mrs. Mink was about fifty years of age. She and her husband came to the town of Phelps from Manchester about six years ago and purchased the Case farm. They have no children.


From Ontario County Journal 20 November 1874

Sad Death - Two or three weeks since we noticed an accident to Mr. Bruce Minor, of Manchester, who had his hand badly mutilated in a corn husker.  The injured hand was dressed by an attending physician, and no serious results were apprehended beyond the loss of the use of the hand for a few weeks.  On Wednesday evening of last week he was attacked with lock jaw, finding difficulty in opening his jaws, and on Thursday, they closed tightly together and about noon he died suddenly.  His funeral took place on Sunday last.


From Ontario County Journal 3 September 1909

At Shortsville on Wednesday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, wife of F. D. Mitchell, a brother of Dr. O. T. Mitchell, of this place. Mrs. Mitchell was formerly a resident of Canandaigua. The funeral services will be held at the home of Dr. J. D. Cooke in Shortsville tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.


From Ontario County Journal 3 April 1891

Naples, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Julia Tiffany Mitchell occurred on Monday night. She was 57 years of age. In June she lost a beloved daughter, and since then has been gradually failing. Her son, Prof. Arthur T. Mitchell, of Andover, N. Y., is the only remaining child. He was here at the funeral on Thursday.


From Geneva Courier May 18 1859

Hon. Peter Mitchell, of Manchester, died on Tuesday, the 10th inst., in the 65th year of his age.  He was one of the most widely known and influential citizens of the town in which he lived, and has held many offices of public trust, among them, that of Representative in the State Legislature.  He belonged to the Democratic School of Politicians.  His funeral was attended on Friday.

From Geneva Gazette 31 July 1891

Obituary - Robert Mitchell died at his residence on Genesee st. this morning, after two weeks illness, aged 82 years.  He was born in Kessington, Eng., and came to America in 1830 and settled  in Geneva the year following, which has ever since been his home.  For many years he was associated with the father of Wm. P. Hayward in the boot and shoe trade, succeeding his partner after Mr. Hayward's death.  Unfortunate reverses followed, as an outcome of which his son, the late John A., succeeded him. Mr. Mitchell was a lifelong and exemplary member of the M. E. Church, at which funeral services over his remains will be held next Sunday afternoon.  One child survives, and she is a widow, Mrs. A. J. Swallow.


From Geneva Courier 9 April 1879

Mrs. Robert Mitchell, wife of our well known townsman, died on Thursday last, April 3, after a long illness.  She was 63 years of age the day she died.  Mrs. Mitchell was a daughter of the late John Anthony of Seneca, and was born in Mississippi.  She came to Geneva in 1828, and was married to Mr. Mitchell in 1835.  For over forty years she has been his faithful wife, and her life endeared her to many acquaintances and friends.  She was a kind parent, a good neighbor, and a sincere Christian.  She left two children, John A. Mitchell, and Mrs. A. J. Swallow.  The funeral took place from the home on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. A. J. Kenyon, officiating.


From Ontario County Chronicle 31 December 1902

Allens Hill, N. Y. - In Naples, Wednesday morning, December 24, Mrs. Theophilus Mitchell died at her home, aged 71 years, 9 months and 10 days. Death, so sudden and unexpected, has cast a gloomy sadness over the household that was so recently the throne of happiness. No one can realize the depth of sorrow that weighs down the hearts of the afflicted until that affliction falls upon themselves. Mrs. Mitchell was a noble woman, full of life and mirth, and ever surrounded by many friends that her goodness won for her. During her illness everything was done by willing hands and loving hearts to administer to her earthly comfort. Surrounded by those she dearly loved and under the ministration of the most unremitting care and affection, she calmly and gently sank into rest, and the bright smile of peace and happiness lighted up her face as she ended her noble life. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Mrs. L. A. Mitchell of this place and Mrs. A. N. Stewart of Livonia, to whom she had been a devoted mother. Her untimely death has caused a feeling of sadness in this community where she lived so many years. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Her remains were brought here last Friday for burial.


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