"Fi" Obituaries
From Geneva Daily Times 1 December 1905
Charles E. Fidler, fifty-five years of age, who has been in ill
health for several years, died at
10 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, No. 214 Lewis street.
Some five years ago the deceased had pneumonia which left his lungs
weak and led to death. He has been confined to the house for the last
five weeks. The deceased was born in Philadelphia and lived in that
city and vicinity until he came to Romulus, Seneca county, in 1877.
In Romulus, he was engaged in the wholesale hay and grain business.
Fourteen years ago he and his family moved to this city and for a
time he continued his business at Romulus, but since the time of
his illness, he has lived a retired life. The deceased is survived
by his widow, four daughters, Mrs. M. S. Gaylord, Misses Pearl E.,
Alice L., and Elsie C. Fidler, and one son, Charles F. Fidler, all of
this city.
From Ontario Messenger 24 February 1858
Our citizens were startled yesterday morning by the intelligence of
the sudden
and unexpected death of our esteemed and respected townsman, Alfred
B. Field, Esq. We learn that he was at an early
hour in the morning seized with a violent fit of coughing and
rose from his bed hoping to obtain relief by sitting in his chair. He
soon became quiet and remained so for two or three hours. He then
experienced great difficulty in breathing, and in a few moments,
without
a struggle, passed away. He has been in ill health for some months
past but not so as to prevent him from attending to his business.
On Monday he was in the street, and at his store as usual, and several
of our citizens speak of having transacted business with him. His
disease
was affection of the heart. Mr. F. was born in this village October
26th, 1801, and consequently was 56 years of age in October last. He
was the oldest son of Rev. Timothy Field, the first Congregational
minister ever settled in Canandaigua. At an early age he removed with
his father to New England, where he remained until he was about sixteen
years of age, since which time he has resided in Canandaigua, with
the exception of a few years residence at Avon. He was for many years a
merchant in this place, and always sustained the reputation of
being a man of rigid integrity and uprightness in all his business
relations. In the death of Mr. Field the community have lost an
exemplary
business man, a highly valued and respected citizen, and a useful
member of society.
From Geneva Gazette 15 November 1878
We learn that Abram Fiero, an old and respected resident
of Gorham, died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, aged about 78 years.
From Geneva Gazette 5 January 1877
The death of Mr. Frank Fiero occurring at the residence of
Mr. Southerland about one-half mile from Hall's Corners, marks the
first fatal case of small-pox in the town of Seneca
-- all others occurring over the line and in Benton.
From Geneva Daily Times 29 June 1895
John Fiero, a well-known citizen of Gorham, died on Monday, at
the age of 65 years.
From Geneva Daily Times 15 September 1902
Mrs. Martha Gillespie Fiero died at her late residence in High
street at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, aged 75 years. Mrs. Fiero
for the last seven years had spent the winters in this city, but during
the summer months she had resided in Gorham. The deceased was born in
the eastern part of the state, and came to this
section as a bride, settling at Gorham. During her residence in
that town she was a regular and active member of the Presbyterian
church. She is survived by two brothers, P. M. Gillespie and
Jason Gillespie, of Saugerties, N. Y., and one daughter, Miss Estella
M. Fiero, of this city. The funeral will take place at 2:30
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, from the Gorham church.
From Geneva Daily Times 7 May 1908
Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Marshall Chadwick Filkins, a
prominent citizen of this community, occurred at his home northwest of
Phelps shortly after midnight, Wednesday morning. Deceased was 57 years
of age nd was born and always lived on the farm where he died. For a
number of years he had been in failing health, but showed great
fortitude and patience through all his illness. Mr. Filkins, while not
a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, always attended that
church. His near survivors are his widow, Mrs. Emma Hegeman Filkins,
one son, Roy Filkins, three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Smith and the Misses
Alice and Ida Filkins, and a granddaughter, Miss Olive Filkins, all of
Newark. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Filkins, one
brother, Marion Filkins, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Shaw of Newark and
Mrs. Judson Padden of Phelps. The funeral services will be conducted by
Rev. Arthur Copeland at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Burial will be at Willow Avenue Cemetery, Newark.
From Geneva Gazette 31 July 1891
The body of Hiram Finch was brought here yesterday from
Syracuse for interment. Along in the fifties Mr. Finch was
engaged in business in Geneva -- first as a butcher, then as the keeper
of a restaurant. His wife and two children were buried in the
Washington street cemetery, and now he reposes by their side. The
children died of diphtheria in 1859, and were among the first victims
of that dread disease in Geneva.
From Ontario County Journal 29 June 1895
Last Saturday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Alicia Maria
Stuart Mentch, wife of George A. Finley, at her home on
Atwater Place, aged 42 years, 4 months. Some months ago Mrs. Finley was
taken ill with la grippe which developed into pneumonia, and lastly
into consumption, from which disease she died. Mrs. Finley was an
active member of St. John's church. She leaves, beside her husband,
three children, Charles, Anna and Emma Finley. The funeral services
were held Monday morning, Rev. C. J. Clausen officiating.
From Ontario County Chronicle 17 July 1901
Horace M. Finley, whose illness was announced in the columns of
the Chronicle some weeks ago, died at his home in Howell street Monday
morning, aged 62 years. Mr. Finley had been ill of a complication of
diseases for several months, from which his recovery had seemed
doubtful
from the first. The deceased was one of the best known residents of
Canandaigua, where he had spent his entire life. He was a son of the
late Marshall
Finley with whom he studied the art of photography at an early age, an
art which he learned to master thoroughly. He followed this vocation
through
life, and at the time of his death, he was the senior member of the
firm
of Finley, Crandall & Brace. Besides a wife, he leaves a daughter,
Mrs. Max C. Beard of New York City, who with her mother, was with her
father
when he died. The deceased also leaves one brother, George M. Finley,
of
this village.
From Geneva Daily Times 13 June 1907
Mrs. Ann Finn, aged 74 years, died at her home in Evans street
at nine o'clock last night after an illness of several weeks. The
deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Michael Quinlan and Mrs.
Daniel Quinlan, and one son, Peter Finn, all of this city. Burial
Glenwood Cemetery
From Ontario County Chronicle 31 December 1902
John Finn, a veteran and a well-known resident of Canandaigua,
died at his home in Bristol street, Sunday morning, aged 61 years. He
was for many years engaged in the carpenter business, for a year or
more he had been in the employ of the Central Hudson road. He is
survived by a wife and two daughters.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 28 February 1906
Mrs. Mary B. Finn died at her home in Bristol street Thursday
afternoon. She had been in poor health for a number of years and death
was due to pernicious anemia. She was 54 years of age and the widow of
John Finn, who died about three years ago. She is survived by two
daughters, Misses Harriet L. and May E. Finn; and one brother, John
Farley. The funeral was held Saturday morning from St. Mary's church.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 February 1910
Mrs. Mary G. Finn, wife of James E. Finn, died last evening about
6:30 o'clock at the family residence, No. 104 William street. She was
29 years old. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Helen and
Louise; her father, John Gethins of this city, formerly of Horseheads;
one sister, Miss Anna Gethins of New York; three brothers, Edward and
John Gethins of Buffalo and James Gethins of Elmira. The funeral will
take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the house and at 9:30
o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Burial in St. Patrick's cemetery.
From Geneva Gazette 7 September 1900
Michael T. Finn, a stove mounter, died in the city lockup last
Friday night. In the afternoon he was rescued from the canal
after making an unsuccessful attempt to swim across it, which he might
have done had he not been under the influence of liquor. He was taken
to the lockup, became sick in the night, had the attendance of Dr.
Weyburn and an officer, but before morning he died. He was aged
about 35 years.
From Geneva Daily Times 26 February 1908
Miss Mollie C. Finn, aged 23 years, died at 11:40 last night at
the home of her parents, No. 48 Exchange street. The cause of death was
peritonitis. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Finn, and one
sister, Miss Anna Finn.
From Geneva Daily Times 7 May 1910
Mrs. Patrick Finn died at noon today at the home of her son, James
Finn, No. 104 William street. Her survivors are two sons, James of this
city and John of Manitoba, Canada; two daughters, Mrs. James O'Rourke
of Geneva and Mrs. William Madden of Syracuse. The funeral will take
place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Burial in
St. Patrick's Cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 15 October 1909
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The death of Patrick Finnegan occurred
very
suddenly
early
Tuesday
morning
at the family residence in the
eastern part of the town. Mr. Finnegan was severely injured several
months ago by a colt and ever since had been confined to his bed. His
injury was healing nicely when on last Saturday he had an attack of
heart trouble. Dr. Wheeler was called, but to no avail. Mr. Finnegan
was born in Ireland 77 years ago. His family moved to this country and
he spent his early years in Bristol and Henrietta. For 40 years Mr.
Finnegan had been an upright and much respected citizen of East
Bloomfield. His death will be a great loss to the community. He is
survived by his wife; two daughters, Miss Emma Finnegan, of this place,
and Mrs. E. J. Pedley of Cleveland, O., and three sons, Herbert, Emmett
and William, all of this place. The funeral was held on Thursday
afternoon at the family residence, Rev. W. D. Robinson officiating.
Burial was in the village cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 1 February 1908
John Finnerty, well-known in this city, died last evening at his
home, No. 23 Rose street, at 7:40 o'clock. the cause of death was
pneumonia. Mr. Finnerty came to this country from Mayo, Ireland, 49
years ago and had lived here ever since. Mr. Finnerty had been in the
employ of the city until about a year ago, when he had an attack of la
grippe from which he never fully recovered. The deceased is survived by
his wife and five children. His sons are Martin C. and Patrick J.
Finnerty; and his daughters, Mrs. John O. Leonard, Mrs. L. J. Boisvert
and Miss Katharine Finnerty. The funeral will take place Monday morning
at 9 o'clock from the house and at 9:30 from St. Francis Desales
church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 22 July 1910
The death of Mrs. Matthew Finnerty occurred last week
Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Foley, Arsenal
hill. Her age was 80 years and death was due to apoplexy. Mrs. Finnerty
is survived by nine of her 12 children as follows: Patrick of Buffalo;
John of Seattle; Mrs. Norman Margrett of Rochester; Mrs. Richard McKay,
Mrs. M. Foley, Mrs. J. J. Doyle, Mrs. B. Meath and Matthew and Dennis
Finnerty, all of this town. Twenty-eight grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church on Saturday morning and
burial was in Calvary cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 13 April 1908
Patrick Finnerty, aged 34 years, died this morning at 12:30
o'clock at
his home on the White Springs Road. He is survived by his widow, five
children,
Stephen Francis, Mary Braces, Margaret Belle, Anna Agnes and Julia
Florence;
one sister, Mrs. John Burns of Brockport, and one brother, John
Finnerty,
of this city. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9:30
from
the house and at 10 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Burial will be
in
St. Patrick's Cemetery.
From Ontario County Times 15 June 1887
Bristol Center, N. Y. - Mr. Thomas Finney died here June 8, after
a long and painful illness, of cancer in the neck and face. We deeply
sympathize with the friends. The funeral was at the M. E. church on
Monday at 2 o'clock. The services, which were conducted by the Rev. Mr.
Byron, were most solemn and impressive.
From Ontario County Journal 5 January 1894
Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Mrs. Margaret Fischer, aged 81 years,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Knauss, Friday, December
29th, of la grippe. The remains were taken to Rochester for interment.
From Shortsville Enterprise 10 July 1913
The death of Edwin Fish, a well-known farmer of this town,
occurred at his home west of this village, about 3 o'clock Tuesday
morning, aged 65 years. He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for
over a year. He was born Feb. 14, 1848, in the town of Manchester and
had spent his whole life in this town and Farmington. He leaves a wife,
one daughter and two sons. The funeral will take place today and the
burial will be at Brookside Cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 26 September 1910
George Fish, aged 76 years, died this morning at 9 o'clock at the
Canandaigua Hospital, where he had been a patient since February last.
He was born at Hall. He had been a retired farmer for the past few
years and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. E. L. Holcomb, who
resides on the Lake Road near Kashong. He is survived by one son, D. L.
Fish of Canandaigua; and Mrs. E. L. Holcomb. The remains were brought
from Canandaigua this afternoon and taken to the home of Mrs. Holcomb.
From Ontario County Journal 3 December 1897
Phelps, N. Y. - Jacob Fish, a farmer, living midway between this
village and Clifton Springs, died of dropsy last Friday, aged 57 years.
A wife and several children survive. The funeral was held from St.
Francis church on Monday forenoon and interment was made in the Phelps
cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 26 February 1909
Halls Corners, N. Y. - Joseph R. Fish died suddenly yesterday
morning at his home near Halls Corners. The deceased was apparently in
his usual health and started to the barn to do his regular chores.
While milking it is supposed that he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. His
wife who thought that he was gone longer than usual and longer than was
necessary, went to the barn in search of him and found her husband
lying unconscious on the floor near the milking stool. Mr. Fish never
regained consciousness and died soon after. He was 57 years old and was
survived by his widow; two sons, Sherwood and Albert; three daughters,
Grace, Lulu and Maude; one sister, Mrs. John S. Hall of Seneca, and one
brother, George Fish of Geneva. The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
From Geneva Daily Times 7 July 1904
Mary S. Fish, seventy years of age, died yesterday at her home in
Halls Corners. She is survived by her husband, George Fish, one
daughter, Mrs. E. L. Holcomb of Geneva, one son, E. A. Fish of
Canandaigua, and one brother, George Ledgerwood of Halls Corners. The
funeral
will take place at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the house.
Rev. A. B. Temple will officiate. Burial will be in Union church
cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 6 March 1905
Shortsville, N. Y. - At 5 o'clock yesterday morning at his home on
the Purdy farm, four miles north of Manchester, occurred the death of Orin
Fish.
At noon Saturday, Mr. Fish went to the barn to hitch up to
drive to Palmyra. He was gone so long that Mrs. Fish became alarmed.
She went to the barn and found her husband unconscious. He was removed
to the house, but never regained consciousness. The cause of death was
apoplexy. Mr. Fish, who was about forty-five years old, was one of a
family of nine children, all of whom are dead with the exception of one
brother, who lives west of Manchester. He leaves, besides this brother,
a wife and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at his late
residence tomorrow at 2:30.
From Geneva Daily Times 28 July 1910
Mrs. Ruth A. Fish, wife of Marsena Fish, died this morning at six
o'clock at the City Hospital. The deceased, who resides in the rear of
Devaney & Fletchers rooms, fell and broke her hip about five weeks
ago. She was 69 years old. Besides her husband, she leaves three
daughters, Mrs. S. Cook, Mrs. A. McKinder and Mrs. Minnie Clark, all of
Syracuse; two sons, William Coleman of Syracuse and Eugene Coleman of
South Dakota.
From Ontario County Times 30 May 1877
Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. Sarah Fish, wife of Joseph Fish, died on
Saturday morning of last week. The funeral was held from the house on
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr. Fish is lying very low and not
expected to live from hour to hour. He has been sick for many months
and has suffered greatly.
From Ontario County Journal 25 September 1891
South Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. Alphonso G. Fisher died last
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, aged 74 years. He was born on the farm
where he died; his father also lived and died on the same farm. The
funeral was Monday afternoon and was largely attended. He was buried at
Bristol Centre.
From Geneva Daily Times 15 September 1904
Mrs. Anna Fisher, forty-four years old, who resided with her
sister, Mrs. Fannie Heffron, north of Phelps and about a mile southwest
of the Wayne county line, arose from her bed at 6:30 o'clock this
morning, wrapped a bed quilt about her, walked 100 yards from the house
to an out building and deliberately shot herself four times. One bullet
supposed to
have been the last one fired passed through her heart causing instant
death. The body was discovered some time afterwards and Coroner Weyburn
of this city was notified. He left here on an early train and took
charge of the body. His examination showed that four bullets fired from
a small antiquated 22 calibre revolver had taken effect in her body.
One entered her right temple, passing upwards, just clearing the brain,
while the other three were intended for the heart. Only one took
effect. Coroner Weyburn's investigation showed that the woman had been
a sufferer for a long time with melancholia, a form of insanity
accompanied by periods of mental depression and gloom. She had been
treated by physicians in different cities and only two weeks ago had
gone to live with her sister in preference to some institution for
mental ailments. The verdict rendered by the coroner was to the effect
that death was due to suicide by shooting while the deceased was
mentally deranged. The woman's husband, Charles Fisher, resides at
Lyons and he was notified early today. The woman had no children. She
left an open letter addressed to her husband and a sealed one to her
pastor. In the epistle to Mr. Fisher she said that she regretted the
act she was about to commit but thought it was the best way to end her
troubles and end the terrible strain on her husband occasioned by her
condition. The letter, after being read by Coroner Weyburn, was turned
over to the heartbroken husband. How the woman became possessed of the
pistol is not known. Mrs. Heffron, her sister, says that it has been in
the house for a great many years and was familiarly known to the
members of the household as the "pop gun." It is
supposed that in rummaging about the house for some weapon with which
to
end her existence, Mrs. Fisher accidentally found the revolver. Mrs.
Heffron
told Coroner Weyburn that when she arose this morning she passed
through
Mrs. Fisher's room and that she was up but not dressed. She talked
pleasantly
with her and did not pay any particular attention to her when she left
the
house, as it was customary for her to do so every morning. She did not
hear
the shots, the outhouse being at such a distance from the residence.
Mrs.
Fisher was born and raised on the farm where she ended her existence.
Yells
Bros., undertakers of Phelps, were given charge of the remains and the
body
will be taken to Lyons for burial.
From Ontario County Chronicle 27 March 1901
Allen's Hill, N. Y. - On Monday last, of consumption, occurred
the death of Mrs. Carrie Tiffany, wife of Mortimer Fisher,
aged 43 years. Deceased was a kind neighbor and a very devoted wife
and mother. She is survived by a mother of 83 years, a husband and
three
children, Florence, Fayette and Ruby and was the last of a family of
six
to succumb to consumption.
From Ontario County Times 8 May 1872
Charles Fisher, the well-known and estimable citizen from whom
Fisher's Station on the New York Central railroad took its name, died
at his residence in that place on Saturday last, at the age of
seventy-three years.
From Ontario County Chronicle 7 January 1903
Charles G. Fisher, a well-known and highly respected resident of
this village, died at his home in Lower Main street yesterday
afternoon, aged 72 years. Mr. Fisher suffered a stroke of paralysis
about four years ago, and he had been continuously ill from that time.
He was a man of genial disposition, and was widely known throughout
Ontario County. Barring a short time he was in business for himself in
this village, he had during the last quarter of a century been
connected with the dry goods house of J. Levy and J. Levy Sons. He is
survived by a wife and three children, Charles of Rochester; Mrs. W. E.
Green of Detroit; and Mrs. H. L. Ricolton of Schenectady. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
From Ontario County Journal 17 March 1882
Rushville, N. Y. - Christian Fisher, aged 101 years, died March
2d, 1882, at the residence of his son, William Fisher, in Gorham. His
long life of industry, integrity, and uprightness in business, is at
last at an end. Some of his many children have died before him. His
remains were buried in the cemetery at Rushville.
From Geneva Gazette 10 October 1884
Died in this town, at 8 o'clock this morning, Mr. Christopher
Fisher, aged 82 years, 3 mos., and 5 days. Deceased was born
and lived all his days upon the farm where he died, and was probably
the oldest native of Geneva at the day of his death.
From Geneva Gazette 6 June 1890
MRS. CHRISTOPHER FISHER died quite suddenly at the residence of
her son Frank, in the westerly part of this town Sunday evening last,
aged 81 years. She was a native of Connecticut, brought to this
town at the age of six years by her parents. On Dec. 25th, 1825,
she was married to Christopher Fisher and immediately settled on the
farm where she resided at the time of her death. Mrs. Fisher
raised a family of three boys -- Frank M., Wm. H. of Geneva, and the
late Geo. W., who died in Canandaigua in Feb. 1888 -- and three girls,
Mrs. P. F. Ayes of Rushville, Mrs. S. Spangle of Hopewell, and Mrs. B.
D. Staats of Geneva. The surviving children and grand children
with one exception were present at the funeral and followed their
beloved and devoted mother to her final resting place, in the beautiful
Sand Hill cemetery, where her lamented husband had been resting for
nearly six years.
From Ontario County Journal 17 June
1892
Rushville, N. Y. - The
funeral of Conrad Fisher was
held in the Congregational church on Saturday. He died at the home of
Chas. Ferguson, in Gorham, in the 91st year of his age.
From Ontario County Journal 21 May 1909
Allens Hill, N. Y. - When word came that Mrs. Elizabeth Case
Fisher, of East Bloomfield, had passed away, all hearts were
saddened. Mrs. Fisher, before moving to East Bloomfield, was a devoted
member and constant attendant and worker in the Methodist church here,
and particularly as a member of the Sunday School, she proved her
usefulness by such faithful and constant service as few ever render.
There are many in the school who have borne testimony to the high value
of the training they received under her guidance and instruction. She
was a generous supporter of the church and missions and the Ladies Aid
society of which she was a charter member. Mrs. Fisher had a pleasing
personality, a kindly word for everyone, a tender heart which was
touched by an condition of sorrow or of want. No one ever conversed
with her but to leave her presence instructed and with a desire to make
the most of life. Well might she had said at the close of life, "I have
fought the good fight, I have kept the faith."
From Ontario County Journal 2 August 1895
On Sunday occurred the death of Mrs. Hannah Fisher, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. John Maltman, on Gibson street, this
village. The deceased was 76 years of age. The remains were taken to
Rushville, the former home of the deceased, for interment, Tuesday. The
funeral services was conducted by Rev. D. D. Campbell, assisted by Rev.
G. R. Gallagher of Rushville.
From Victor Herald 1 July 1893
Henry Pardee Fisher died at his home at Fishers Sunday morning
last; the funeral was held at his late home Tuesday afternoon. Services
were conducted by Rev. Mr. Legal; the interment was at Boughton Hill
cemetery. The deceased was born at Fishers in December, 1851. His
father was Charles Fisher, one of the early settlers of the western
part of the town. Henry received a good common school education, and
soon after attaining his majority married Miss L. Bushman of Mendon
Centre. He engaged in farming for a number of years, and was for a
number of years in the grain and produce business. About three years
ago he had a very severe attack of pneumonia from the effects of which
he never fully recovered, this finally resulted in heart disease, which
was the immediate cause
of his death. Mr. Fisher was a young man of good habits and
considerable business ability. He was poor master at Fishers Station
under President Cleveland. In 1880 he was elected justice of the peace,
and served three terms in succession. In his official capacity he was
always a peace maker, and never allowed litigants to go to trial if he
could possibly bring about
an amicable settlement. His opinion and advice were always sought in
local affairs, and very often in private business matters. He was an
efficient useful member of the town board and always took a lively
interest
in all that concerned economy and good government in local affairs. In
politics he was a Democrat; he took great interest in the welfare of
that party, and was a most efficient worker in political campaigns. He
leaves
a wife and two children, son and daughter, besides these an aged mother
and three brothers. The sympathy of a large number of friends and
acquaintances is extended to the family.
From Ontario County Journal 20 May 1910
Rushville, N. Y. - The remains of James R. Fisher, a
former
resident,
were
brought
here
from Canandaigua on Monday
afternoon. His death, which occurred Sunday night at the Canandaigua
hospital of Physicians and Surgeons, was due to Bright's disease. He
was about 76 years of age. He was born in the town of Middlesex and was
a son of Peter and Lavinna Fisher. His life up to the past 15 years was
spent in this vicinity, where he was a well-known and prosperous
farmer. In 1895, his wife, whose maiden name was Hannah Cook, died in
the Rochester city hospital. Since her death he had made his home with
his daughter in Williamstown, Mass. Less than two weeks ago he went to
Canandaigua on a visit to friends in this vicinity. He is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Frank Lord, and a grandson, both of Williamstown,
Mass. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon from the
Congregational church, Rev. Alfred Trenerry, pastor of the church,
officiating. Burial was made in the village cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 4 February 1887
Naples, N. Y. - A neighbor, Mrs. John Fisher,
was stricken with paralysis, and died soon after she had been
taken home.
From Ontario County Journal 29 January 1909
Rushville, N. Y. - The death of John A. Fisher occurred
at his home in the town of Gorham on Friday, death being due to
advanced age and general debility. The deceased was the son of Conrad
and Sarah Fisher and was born near Geneva on November 25, 1823. It was
rather a strange coincidence that of his father's family of 15, who
were all born on the old homestead, all eventually settled in the town
of Gorham. When about 23 years of age he married Eliza Catherine Rude,
of Cuba, Alleghany county, and two children were born to them, one of
whom, Alson Fisher of Rushville, is still living. For his second wife,
he married Louisa Haire of Canandaigua. Mr. Fisher moved to the farm
where his death occurred in 1848 and had always been connected with the
best interests of the community, being a man of strength and integrity
and respected by all who knew him. Besides his wife and son, he leaves
two half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Ferguson of Rushville, and Mrs. Lester
Adams of Canandaigua. The funeral services were held from the residence
on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Harsey King performing the last
sad rites. The burial was in Rushville cemetery.
From Geneva Gazette 26 August 1881
At 11:50 today, Louis Fisher, the well-known butcher,
breathed his last, after an illness which had confined him to his house
for only eight days, though he had been more or less a sufferer from
disease of the digestive organs for four months past. He was a Genevan
of oldest residence among us, and had been connected for 30 years with
different firms - Merrill, Scoon and others, and latterly in his own
name, in the meat business. He was kind-hearted, jovial and genial by
nature, and an ever-welcome companion in social circles. Many a heart
will grieve at his death. The deceased was a native of Saxony,
(Germany), and emigrated to this country and settled in Geneva in 1845.
His age was 57 years and 11 months. He leaves a mourning family,
consisting of a widow and several adult children. His funeral will take
place next Sunday at 4:30 p.m. from his late residence on Castle st. Burial
in
Glenwood
Cemetery.
From Ontario County Journal 29 August 1884
Rushville, N. Y. - This community was greatly shocked to hear of
the sudden death of Mary, wife of Wm. Fisher of
Gorham, which occurred Tuesday evening, August 26th. The bereaved
husband and children have the sympathy of all.
From Ontario County Journal 27 January 1911
Death came peacefully on Sunday to Mrs. Mary A. Fisher, widow
of
George
W.
Fisher,
at the home of her son-in-law, William P. Boswell,
Chapin street, on Sunday afternoon. Through long weeks of invalidism,
she had found a home where the tenderest care was administered unto
her. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Arthur
Copeland conducted a brief service. Mrs. Harriet Sterling and Miss Mary
Sheldon sang. The bearers were E. A. Wright, G. A. DeGraff, A. R.
Lindenberry, James Porter, Dr. George Gregg and C. W. Mead. The remains
were placed in the vault at Woodlawn, and the interment will be in Sand
Hill cemetery in Hopewell in the spring. Mrs. Fisher was born in
Hopewell, Aug. 1, 1827. She married about 50 years ago, Mr. Fisher
preceding her in death 23 years ago. Her only daughter, Mrs. W. P.
Boswell, died about three years ago. She is survived by two brothers,
Simon and Phillip Spangle of Hopewell; two grandchildren, Frank P.
Boswell and Mrs. John Daly; and one great- grandson, John W. Daly.
From Ontario County Journal 7 April 1893
Honeoye, N. Y. - Ralph A. Fisher, son of Mortimer Fisher, of
Allens Hill, died Friday, March 31,
From Ontario County Journal 6 March 1891
Rushville, N. Y. - Mrs. Rebecca Fisher, mother of Henry Fisher,
died at his home near this village on Sunday. The funeral was held on
Tuesday; she was 84 years of age.
From Geneva Gazette 11 July 1827
On Tuesday the 26th ult., Mr. Samuel Fisher of Gorham,
(brother-in-law to Mr. Peter Thomas, of this village), was killed in a
most shocking manner. He had
been ploughing with a young, fractious horse, and about 7 o'clock P. M.
mounted him to ride to the house. While drinking in a brook which
crossed the lane, the horse became frightened, threw Mr. F. from his
back, and ran off, dragging him by one leg, which unfortunately became
entangled in the trace chain. Mr. F. was found about 40 rods from
where the horse started, in a deplorable condition. All but three
of the ribs on one side were broken from the
back bone and he was otherwise terribly bruised. He died about 3
o'clock the next morning, leaving a wife and six children. He was an
industrious man, in good circumstances; and was at the celebration of
St. Johns in this village the day previous. So true is it, that "in the
midst of life we
are in death."
From Ontario County Journal 19 March 1897
Victor, N. Y. - Mrs. William Fisher, of Fishers, died at her
home on Saturday morning. The funeral was held at the house on Tuesday
morning, Rev. Mr. Brigham officiating. Mrs. Fisher leaves a husband and
two sons, besides her parents, four sisters and two brothers.
From Ontario County Journal 9 July 1909
At the home of her sister, Mrs. Mariette Newman, Clark street,
occurred the death on Wednesday morning of Mrs. Elizabeth, widow
of
Joshua
Fitch, aged 69 years. Mrs. Fitch had for some time
suffered from paralysis. Deceased was born in Hornell in January, 1840,
and Canandaigua had been her home for over 30 years. Her husband,
Joshua Fitch, died six years ago. Mrs. Fitch had long been a member of
the Presbyterian church, and her life was one of usefulness and
devotion. There survive one son, Herbert G. Fitch, of Indianapolis; one
grandson, Clifford Hale of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. Mariette Newman of
this village, and Mrs. Mattie Emery of Hornell, and three brothers,
William Nicholson of Chapin, J. W. and Calvin Nicholson of Hornell.
Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Newman, 32 Clark
street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and Rev. G. L. Morrill, of the
Presbyterian church, will officiate.
From Ontario County Chronicle 15 July 1903
Joshua Fitch, a well-known and respected citizen of this village,
died at the Beahan Hospital on Monday night, after undergoing an
operation, made necessary by a rupture of long standing. The operation
was performed by Dr. Jones of Rochester. Mr. Fitch had been in poor
health for many years, which he endured uncomplainingly. He was widely
known and had the confidence of all who knew him. He was 68 years of
age and is survived by a widow and an only son, Herbert Fitch, of this
village. The funeral will be held from the family home in Gorham street
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
From Geneva Daily Times 16 November 1895
Edmund Fitten died Thursday night at his home on North street,
near the state farm. Deceased had been ill for many months, and while
his death was not altogether unexpected, it will cause much grief to
his family and friends. Mr. Fitten was a man who enjoyed the respect of
his many acquaintances, and his honorable way of dealing with all made
for him a name
that will be long remembered. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
Monday afternoon at the house and at 2:30 o'clock from St. Peter's
church.
From Geneva Daily Times 4 May 1912
George H. Fitton, aged 39 years, died this morning at 11 o'clock
at his late home, No. 75 High street. He had been ill with pneumonia
only since last Sunday. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Sarah Fitton; two
brothers, John W. and E. J. Fitton, all of this city. The deceased was
an employee of the Standard Optical Co. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 29 March 1907
James Fitton, eighty-four years of age, died yesterday at his
home, No. 62 Main street. The deceased was born in England and came to
this country fifty years ago. Since that time the larger portion of his
life has been spent in this city and vicinity. By occupation he was a
nurseryman and for many years was employed in the Maxwell Brothers
nurseries. He was a member of Old Castle Lodge, No. 288, I. O. O. F.,
and attended St. Peter's Episcopal church. He is survived by one son,
George A. Fitton; one daughter, Mrs. Edward J. Fitton; one brother,
William Fitton; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Barlow, Mrs. Thomas Y Smith
and Mrs. Susanna McEwen, all of Geneva. The funeral will take place at
2 o'clock tomorrow from the house. Rev. J. B. Hubbs, D. D., rector of
St. Peter's church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood
cemetery. The members of the Castle Lodge will attend the funeral
in a body.
From Geneva Daily Times 27 April 1905
John A. Fitton, forty-three years of age,
died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the City Hospital, from the
effect of taking a half-ounce dose of arsenic shortly before
6 o'clock last night, From the statements that he made before his
death, it is believed that he took the arsenic in a fit of despondency.
For seven years the deceased has suffered from an affectation of
the optic nerve that rendered him practically blind and made it
impossible for him to distinguish anything except light and darkness.
This made
it almost impossible for him to make a livelihood. He has sold books,
and petty merchandise by means of a house-to-house canvass, but this
brought him only a meagre revenue on which to support his wife and
child. The hardness of fate was repeatedly the subject of his broodings
and caused him at times abject melancholy. It is believed that he was
in one of these moods when he committed the deed just before supper
last night. Although doctors inquired as to where he secured the
poison, he refused to state. Instead of going to his own home at the
corner of Burrall and Prospect
avenues after he had taken the poison, he walked to the home of his
father,
James Fitton, who lives at No. 62 Main street. As arsenic poison takes
effect slowly he was able to walk this distance before he was taken
violently
ill. But on arriving at the home of his father, he complained of being
sick
and Dr. W. W. Hopkins, who lives in the neighborhood, was called.
Fitton
grew worse and Dr. H. J. Knickerbocker was also called. Together the
two physicians took steps to remove the poison by means of a stomach
pump. This appeared to relieve him for a time. It was then thought that
the man might linger along for several weeks and the physicians advised
that he should be removed to the hospital. This was done, but on
arriving at the hospital, nausea and purging was resumed. This weakened
the man and death occurred at 2:30 o'clock. Upon his death Coroner H.
D. Weyburn was called. The body was ordered removed to the undertaking
rooms of Kennedy & Kennedy. After investigating the circumstances,
the coroner was
satisfied that the death was due to poison taken with suicidal intent
on account of despondency. A burial certificate was issued accordingly.
The deceased was born near St. Louis, Missouri, but came to this city
in his early childhood. The remainder of
his life has been spent in this city. He is survived by his father,
John Fitton; sister, Phoebe E. Fitton and brother, George A. Fitton;
widow and son, John V. Fitton.
From Geneva Daily Times 25 September 1908
Phelps, N. Y. - Intelligence was received here last night of the
death of Mrs. Ann Fitzgerald, which occurred at New York
Thursday morning. Death was the result of a fall sustained by Mrs.
Fitzgerald a few days ago by which she fractured the bones of her hip.
The remains will be brought to Phelps and the funeral services held at
St. Francis Catholic church tomorrow morning.
From Ontario County Journal 14 May 1897
On Tuesday evening, May 11, at her home on Pleasant street,
occurred the death of Mrs. Bridget Burke FitzGerald, widow of
James FitzGerald, aged 93 years, 1 day. Of the immediate family there
survive her one daughter, Sister M. Clotilde, Mother Superior of the
Sacred Heart Orphan asylum at Baltimore, Md., who has been with her
during the last two weeks; a grandson, James Donahe, and a niece, Mrs.
J. G. Hudson, of this village. The funeral services will be attended
from St. Mary's church this morning at 9 o'clock.
From Geneva Daily Times 25 July 1905
David Fitzgerald, aged seventy-three years,
died at his home in Prospect avenue Saturday evening, cause of
death was due to general debility owing to age. The deceased was
born in Ireland. He came to this country fifty-six years ago and to
this city nine years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mary, three sons,
John of Rockland, N. Y., David H. of Livingston Manor, N. Y., and James
of Rockland, N. Y., and three daughters, Mrs. Henry Johnson of Horton,
N. Y., Mrs. Edward Gavin and Miss Ellen A. Fitzgerald, both of this
city.
The funeral will be held at nine o'clock tomorrow morning from St.
Francis
de Sales church. Burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 19 October 1905
The body of Mrs. David Fitzgerald, who died at the home of
her son at Livingston Manor, N. Y., Tuesday, arrived here on the 9:16
train this morning. The remains were immediately taken to St. Francis
de Sales where services were held. Following the church service, burial
was made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 16 February 1897
Died, Ella, wife of George Fitzgerald, of
Wadsworth street, at 6 o'clock Monday morning after an illness of about
two weeks. The cause of death was exhaustion caused by childbirth. The
funeral will take place at East Bloomfield Thursday next. Services will
be conducted by Father Garvey of that place.
From Ontario County Journal 21 July 1899
Phelps, N. Y. - John Fitzgerald, Sr., died last Monday from the
effects of a sunstroke a few weeks since while at work in the hay
field, aged 57 years. The deceased was an ice dealer and had resided in
Phelps for a long time, and was a steady, industrious man, with a large
circle of friends. He leaves a wife, one son, John of Caledonia, and a
daughter, Rose. The funeral services were held yesterday morning from
St. Francis' church and interment made in the Phelps cemetery.
From Geneva Daily Times 27 March 1902
Mrs. Nora Fitzgerald died at the family residence in LaFayette
avenue at 2:15 o'clock this morning, aged 67 years. Mrs.
Fitzgerald had been ill a year. The cause of death was cancer.
The deceased had been a resident of Geneva 50 years. She was a
devoted communicant of St. Francis de Sales church. The deceased
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Mennell, and by five sons,
Edward, William, Timothy, James and
John, all of this city. The funeral announcement will
appear later. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.
From Geneva Gazette 11 February 1853
DIED in Gorham on the 12 inst., THOMAS FITZGERALD, aged
60
years.
He
fell
through
the R. R. bridge near Gorham and died
from the effects of his injuries.
From Ontario County Times 22 October 1884
Victor, N. Y. - A sad accident occurred here on Monday
afternoon. As Mrs. William Fitzgerald and her two sons were
returning home from Rochester, the horses became unmanageable and ran
away, throwing the occupants of the wagon to the ground, fatally
injuring Mrs. Fitzgerald, who died the next day. The funeral was held
at the Catholic church on Thursday.
From Ontario County Journal 27 February 1880
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mr. Dennis Fitzmorris, aged 50
years, died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week. The
remains were taken to Canandaigua on Saturday for interment.
From Ontario County Journal 23 May 1884
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Hannah Fitzmorris, wife of Thomas
Fitzmorris, died very suddenly last Sunday morning. Funeral services
were held at St. Bridget's church Tuesday morning.
From Canandaigua Chronicle 27 February 1907
On Sunday evening last at the home of her adopted son, James
O'Connell, two miles east of Canandaigua, the death occurred of Mrs.
Jane
Fitzmorris,
dropsy being the cause of death. The funeral will
be held from St. Mary's church this morning with interment in Calvary
cemetery.
From Ontario County Chronicle 11 March 1903
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - At her home one mile south of this
village, Tuesday evening, occurred the death of Mrs. John
Fitzmorris, aged 70 years. She leaves her husband, two sons, John
and Thomas of this place; two daughters, Mrs. Adelbert Spoor of
Rochester; and Mrs. Lew McCarthy of Portland, Oregon; a brother,
Patrick Flanagan of Michigan, and a sister, Mrs. P. M. McGreevy, of
this place. Mrs. Fitzmorris had been a resident of this town for fifty
years. She was a woman of sterling qualities and happy disposition and
will be missed not only by her immediate friends and relatives, but by
the entire community.
From Ontario County Journal 23 March 1894
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral of Matthew FitzMorris, whose
death
occurred
last
Saturday
morning
at the home of his father, John
FitzMorris, was held from St. Bridget's church Monday forenoon, the
Rev. Father Donnelly of Victor officiating. Mr. FitzMorris was 32 years
old, and leaves a wife and two small children.
From Victor Herald 9 November 1895
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mathew Fitzmorris died after
a brief illness Tuesday, at the age of 74 years and 9 months. He leaves
a wife, three daughters, one son and a brother, all residents of the
town. The funeral which was very largely attended, was held Thursday
forenoon at St. Bridget's church, the Rev. J. J. Donnelly officiating.
From Ontario County Journal 21 November 1884
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral of Thomas FitzMorris took
place
last
Monday
morning.
Services
were held at St. Bridget's Church,
Rev. Father Hughes officiating, and the remains were taken to
Canandaigua for interment. The death of Mr.
FitzMorris occurred on Saturday last, at the advanced age of 94 years.
From Ontario County Times 19 November 1884
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral of Mr. Thomas
FitzMorris, who died at the advanced age of 93 years, took place
here today. He was buried in Canandaigua. His history is a little
remarkable and deserves a passing tribute. He emigrated from Ireland
many years ago with a wife and six small children, and when he reached
Canandaigua, had but two pounds in his pocket. Still he came on to East
Bloomfield, hired a house in the village, where he settled with his
family. He hired out by the month to Mr. Shepard Wheeler, walking to
and from his work every night and morning. Finally, by his wonderful
industry and economy, he became able to buy himself a farm, and
eventually one for each of his three sons. He lived with his first wife
forty years, and after marrying again, lived with a second wife
twenty-five years, surviving her by one year. He was blind fourteen
years. And most remarkable of all, he never learned the taste of
liquor, never having put it to his lips in any form.
From Ontario County Journal 2 September 1892
Died, on Monday, Aug. 22, at the residence of Mrs. B. B. Wood, in
West Bloomfield, Thomas FitzSimmons, aged about sixty years.
Deceased was born in Ireland, and came to this country about forty
years ago. He entered the service of George Wendell, of West
Bloomfield, in whose family the greater part of his life was spent.
Deceased fought faithfully for the Union in the Civil War. He paid a
visit to his native country some years ago, but soon returned. He
leaves no relatives in America. funeral service were held at St.
Joseph's church and interment at Lima Catholic Cemetery.
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