"Cas" to "Ce" Obituaries


From Geneva Daily Times 25 March 1908

Canandaigua, N. Y. - While employed at the plant of the Star Paper Company at Shortsville, six years ago, Edward Casby suffered serious injuries to his back, which resulted in his death Sunday afternoon at his home at Reed's Corners. He had been in poor health ever since and partially paralyzed. He is 25 years of age and is survived by his father, William Casby; three brothers, John, William and Malachy; and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Haley, Mrs. Henry Hanovan and Misses Catherine and Ella Casby, all of Canandaigua.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 16 May 1906

Thursday, May 10, at the Geneva City hospital, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Casby of Gorham, aged 65 years, death being caused by stomach trouble after an illness of five weeks duration. The deceased was born in County Galway, Ireland, and was married in New York city forty years ago. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom together with her husband survive. Mrs. Casby has been a resident of Gorham thirty-eight years. The surviving children are four daughters, Mrs. F. E. Healy, Mrs. Henry Hanovan, and the Misses Ella and Katherine Casby, all of Canandaigua; and four sons, William J. Jr., and Edward F., both of Canandaigua; Malachi of Gorham and John J. of Buffalo. She is also survived by one sister in this country, Mrs. J. A. Murphy of Gorham street, three sisters in Ireland and one brother in England. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church Monday at 10 o'clock and interment was in Calvary Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 5 February 1909

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - On Monday occurred the death of Mrs. Arethusa Case, wife of Ralph O. Case, after a lingering illness. For a long time Mrs. Case had not been well, but her strong will power kept her up and doing, meeting and receiving her friends with her bright, cheerful manner, and concealing the effort it was for her to do so. Besides her immediate family, a large circle of friends will mourn her loss. Mrs. Case, formerly Miss Arethusa Park, of Bristol, was married to Ralph Case 37 years ago. She was a very ardent and faithful member of the Universalist church at Bristol, and was for years leader of the church choir and chorister of the Sunday school. She had held the offices of president and treasurer of the Ladies Aid society, and as long as her health permitted went back to attend her church. Her funeral was held from the Universalist church at Bristol yesterday at 11 a.m. Rev. L. D. Boynton, her former pastor, officiated. She was 61 years of age and leaves besides her husband, three children, Mrs. Seymour Reed, of White Stone, L. I., P. W. Case and Miss Vera Case, of this town; also two sisters, one of Jackson, Mich., and one at Canandaigua, and one brother who resides at Waterloo.


From Ontario County Journal 23 February 1894

Bristol Center, N. Y. - The death of Billings H. Case occurred early Tuesday morning. He had been out of health for some time. The funeral will be held today from his late residence. He leaves a wife and two daughters. In Mr. Case's death Bristol loses one of her wealthiest and most prosperous farmers.


From Ontario County Journal 10 September 1909

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - Allens Hill and the whole town of Richmond mourn this week the death of Mrs. Charles R. Case, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, following a two weeks illness. Mrs. Case was a daughter of the late B. C. Taft, of West Bloomfield, and was born in that town 82 years ago. She was a woman of great strength of character and until advanced years curtailed her strength was an active and influential factor for good in the community in which she had spent her life. Mrs. Case leaves, besides her husband, Hon. Charles R. Case, one daughter, Mrs. John P. Ray, with whom she made her home at Allen's Hill, and four sons: William T. Case of West Bloomfield; Frank C. Case of Cleveland, O.; Hiram C. Case of Albany; and C. Fred Case of Interlaken. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, W. T. Case in West Bloomfield, yesterday afternoon.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 October 1903

Phelps, N. Y. - Daniel Case, an old and highly respected citizen, died suddenly Wednesday evening. He had been in town that afternoon attending the funeral of Lysander Redfield, and started for home between 4 and 5 o'clock. A short time before supper, he went to his room and as he did not appear at the usual time, one of the family went to call him. On opening the door he was found lying on the floor, lifeless. The deceased was born at Mayfield, N. Y., seventy-eight years ago, but had lived in Phelps for the past fifty years. He is survived by nine children.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 7 March 1906

Rushville, N. Y. - Mrs. Eliza Rappalee Case, widow of the late Mortimer Case, died at her home in Main street at about 8 o'clock Thursday evening. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rappalee and was born April 12, 1840. On Nov. 24, 1858, she was married to Mr. Case, who died May 1, 1905. In October Mrs. Case left for Los Angeles, California, intending to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Boardman, hoping that the climate would be beneficial to her health. While there she was taken ill and returned home in January, since which time she has been gradually failing. She was a member of the Methodist church and a faithful worker in the Helping Hand society. Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E. G. Lapham of this village, and four sisters, Mrs. Christina Boardman of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Case Jones of Rochester; Mrs. Mary Dwelle and Mrs. E. C. Clark of this place. The funeral was held on Monday at one o'clock from her late res, Rev. A. W. Rice conducting the services. Burial in the Rushville cemetery.


From Victor Herald 17 May 1901

Mrs. Hiram Case, the mother of Edgar B. Case of this village, died at the residence of her son, Marvin, in Centrefield, Saturday evening. The deceased had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Case spent some time in Victor during the winter, and many friends and acquaintances will regret to learn of her death. Interment in Boughton Hill Cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 15 August 1900

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - Mr. Jeber Case, aged 80 years, was buried from his late home last Tuesday; interment at the Hill Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 15 October 1909

Bristol, N. Y. - At his late home on Monday took place the funeral of Jerome J. Case, aged 81 years, and a lifelong resident of the town of Bristol. He was a son of Isaiah and Rachel Case, the fourth child in a family of nine, five of whom survive, the youngest being 70 years old, Jonathan of Michigan; Mrs. Lucy Gregg, Watson and Isaiah Case and Mrs. Calvin Canfield of Canandaigua. Besides his wife, he leaves three children, Horace and Sidney and Mrs. Anice McLemale, all of this place; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Case will be greatly missed in his home as he was always there, and until about a week previous to his death had taken an active part in the farm life. The bereaved family has the sympathy of all. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, Rev. Wood of Victor, officiating.


From Ontario Messenger 5 December 1855

DIED - In Bristol, on the 24th ult., at the age of 82 years, Jonathan J. Case, Esq., father of Hon. Oliver Case, Member of Assembly elect from this district. Mr. Case came from Bristol from Rehoboth, Mass., in 1801, where he continued to reside up to his decease, much esteemed and respected. He was a gentleman of great energy and perseverance of character, and of the strictest integrity. He was frequently elected in this town to the highest offices of public trust, the duties of which he discharged with the strictest reference to the public good. He leaves a widow and 11 children, 74 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren to mourn his death, a large portion of whom reside in Ontario county, and are among the most active, intelligent and useful of her citizens.


From Ontario County Chronicle 10 October 1900

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - On Saturday noon, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Bomervey, occurred the death of Mrs. Judith Ann Case, at the age of 83 years. She leaves one son, Nicholas Case, of Bristol, and Mrs. A. B. Bomervey, of this town. The funeral was held from her late residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial was at Bristol Center.


From Ontario County Journal 27 May 1881

Flint Creek, N. Y. - Mrs. Julia Case died and was buried last week. She had been sick quite a long time, and is said to have been partially insane for more than a year previous to her death.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 August 1904

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Levi Case died very suddenly of heart failure yesterday morning at his home on Pearl street. Mr. Case was seventy-eight years old and has resided in this village for ten years. One son, William Case, of this village, survives him.


From Ontario Repository and Messenger 8 April 1874

Bristol, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Lucretia, wife of Mr. Orestes Case, took place on Saturday last, April 4th. She had been sick but one short week. Her age was 52. A truly noble woman, in the prime of her usefulness, respected and greatly beloved by her many dear friends. In addition to her husband and four of their own children, she also leaves six children whom she had cared for and reared, several of them from their earliest days, who mourn her early departure, knowing no other mother. If the sweet words of the Psalms, "The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance, " can apply to anyone, surely they did to Mrs. Case. She gave herself literally to the good of others. How true of her, "Life is not in years but in deeds."


From Ontario Messenger 8 August 1860

In Bristol, on the 2d inst., Mrs. Lucy Case, wife of Jonathan J. Case, deceased, in the 84th year of her age. Mrs. C. was one of the oldest residents of that town, having lived there for upwards of sixty years. She reared a numerous family of children, and lived to see her descendants down to the fourth generation. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, a pattern of meekness and piety; she goes down to the grave honored and beloved by all who knew her.


From Ontario County Journal 23 September 1898

Bristol Center, N. Y. - Mrs. Mark Case, who was loved and respected by all, died on Sunday after a long illness. Rev. Orelip, a former pastor, conducted the largely attended funeral on Tuesday. The floral tributes were many and handsome. A husband and two sons survive, besides brothers, sisters and other relatives.


From Ontario County Journal 2 March 1883

Cheshire, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Nodiah Case, of Bristol, was held at the church on Sunday last. It was largely attended by sorrowing friends. She will be greatly missed by all.


From Ontario County Journal 24 May 1895

At his home in Vincent, town of Bristol, occurred the death yesterday morning of Orestes Case. The deceased had been suffering from mental trouble of late, but on Wednesday night did his work about the place as usual. Early yesterday morning he was stricken with apoplexy, and died in a short time. Mr. Case was 78 years of age and one of the best known citizens of Bristol, having been a resident of that town during his lifetime. Mr. Case leaves two sons, Herbert L. and Frank, of Bristol, and a daughter, Mrs. George Gregg, of this village. His second wife and one child by the latter union survive.


From Victor Herald 10 August 1900

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Sebra L. Case, a resident of West Bloomfield, but well-known by many of our residents, died early Monday morning, aged 90 years. He was very highly esteemed by all who knew him.


From Ontario County Journal 6 February 1874

Seymour W. Case died at his home near Bristol Center on Monday night, January 26th, 1874, aged 61 years. Mr. Case was born in Bristol, and was one of a family of ten sons and four daughters, all except one of whom lived to adult age, and all of whom have occupied highly respectable positions in society. Although a farmer, and a resident of a quiet country town, Mr. Case was what every American citizen should be, a student of his country's history. Mr. Case left a widow, two sons and one daughter, three sons having preceded him into the world of light. His funeral was attended in the Universalist Church of Bristol on the 29th inst.  The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. Jewell and by the Masonic Fraternity, of which he was an honored member.  The great throng of people in attendance, composed of both rich and poor, proclaimed in terms, stronger than any words could do, the estimation in which he was held by his fellow citizens. May the useful and honorable life thus closed have many imitators.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 January 1910

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Theodore Case, a retired farmer of this place, occurred Wednesday at his home on Jay street. A week ago Mr. Case suffered a cerebral hemorrhage which resulted in his death. The deceased had live in the Town of Phelps since his infancy and for a number of years conducted a farm south of here. He disposed of his farm and retired from that occupation last April, then taking up his residence in the village. Mr. Case was born at Haggerman's Mills, Montgomery county, 68 years ago. He leaves, besides his wife, two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Flood and Mrs. Charles Wheeler; and two sons, William and Charles Case, all of this place. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.


From Ontario County Journal 20 April 1883

Zebulon T. Case, a well-known citizen of Geneva, died at his residence in that place last Friday of paralysis, after a protracted illness, at the age of nearly sixty years. He was a member of the old dry goods firm of Wilder, Case & Co., and afterwards of the firm of Case & Mann, in Rochester, retiring in 1865. He was engaged in business in New York for a short time, and for several years he has lived retired in Geneva. He leaves a widow and one son, William H. Case. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 24 June 1895

The funeral of Owen Casey, one of Geneva's oldest residents, who died at his home on North street Friday morning, took place this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales church.  The deceased was 86 years of age.


From Ontario County Times 20 July 1881

Canadice, N. Y. - In the death of Sydney Caskey, our community has lost one of its most respected and highly esteemed citizens. He was 37 years of age and left a widowed wife and orphaned daughter, besides a large circle of other relatives, who have the sympathies of the community in their affliction. His funeral was conducted by Rev. W. J. Hobbs of Springwater at the M. E. church on Tuesday, the 12th inst.


From Geneva Gazette 13 January 1899

Andrew J. Cass died at the home of his son-in-law,  J. Chas. Hawey, last Sunday afternoon, aged 71 years.  His funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 February 1905

Mrs. Margaret Cass, mother of William and Thomas Cass, the florists, died at the home of her son, Thomas Cass, at 3 o'clock last night, aged ninety years. Mrs. Cass had been ill for about six weeks. Deceased had been a resident of Geneva forty-four years. Her husband, William Cass, died about fifteen years ago. The funeral will be held at 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning at Trinity church. Interment in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 29 September 1899

MR. PATRICK CASS, one of our oldest and most industrious citizens, a resident among us for sixty years, died at his home, 34 Clinton street, on the 25th inst.  He is survived by a widow and seven children.  The funeral took place yesterday. Interment in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 November 1905

Patrick Cassidy, a nurseryman, sixty-eight years of age, died at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his late home, No. 280 Hamilton street. The deceased has lived in the city for the last forty-three years and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Patrick Casey, of this city. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9:15 o'clock from the house and 10 o'clock from St. Stephen's church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. 


From Geneva Daily Times 26 October 1903

Mrs. Patrick Cassidy of Hamilton street died at the City hospital yesterday morning. She was taken there Saturday morning and was operated upon for an obstruction in the intestines. Besides this a cancer was found. She weakened rapidly and although the operation was in a way successful, her condition was such as to render recovery impossible. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 9 May 1906

Mrs. Emily Jane Gardner Cassort, widow of the late James Cassort, died at her home in Washington street, last Wednesday afternoon after a few days illness of heart trouble, at the age of 84 years. She had been a member of the Baptist church here since 1846 and was its oldest continuous member. Mrs. Cassort was the daughter of Ishmael Gardener, a prominent farmer of this town. She was married to James Cassort in 1843 and to them one daughter was born, Julia P. Cassort, who became the wife of Dr. Watson W. Archer of Clifton Springs and who died in 1869. She is survived by one brother, David H. Gardener of Hudson, Mich. Mrs. Cassort had a charming disposition and had won the love of a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held from the late home in Washington street Friday afternoon and Rev. J. Scott Ebersole officiated. Interment in Woodlawn.


From Shortsville Enterprise 20 October 1911

Franklin David Cassort died at the home of his son, David F. Cassort, in East Main street, last week Friday evening at 7 o'clock. He had been in poor health for a long time and his demise was occasioned by old age, having nearly reached the four-score mark. The deceased was born on the old homestead near Canandaigua and was a son of the late David Cassort. With the exception of about 20 years passed in the State of Illinois, he had spent his whole life in this county. He took up his residence in Shortsville last spring at the time of the removal of his son and family to the village from their farm, just west of here. Mr. Cassort was a dry goods merchant in Canandaigua and Illinois for a large number of years and later became a buyer of grain and produce. He was married three times, his third wife dying about 13 years ago. In his faith he was Episcopalian. Besides his son, he leaves two brothers, William and Charles Cassort, both residing near Canandaigua. The funeral services were held from his late home on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hoyt F. Hill, of the local M. E. church. The interment was made in the West Avenue cemetery at Canandaigua.


From Ontario County Journal 9 September 1881

Deacon Francis J. Castle died of cholera morbus at the residence of Ten Eyck Munson, in this village, on Monday, at the age of 73 years. Mr. Castle was taken ill on Saturday morning, but his case was not expected to prove fatal until Sunday night. The news of his death was a painful shock to most of his friends who were unaware of his illness. Mr. Castle's is a great loss to this community. He was universally esteemed as a man of excellent character, of a high degree of intelligence and unassuming demeanor. Mr. Castle was born in this town, and until recently resided on the farm which was occupied by his father and grandfather. He was a prominent and influential member of the Congregational church, and a man of exemplary Christian character. His excellent qualities as a man will ever be remembered by his acquaintances as an example worthy of imitation. For a few years past Mr. Castle and his wife have been residents of this village.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 19 June 1907

Mrs. George Castle died at her home in Green street Sunday after suffering three strokes of apoplexy in a period of two weeks.  She is survived by her husband and one son, John Castle. The funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Ahrens & Breen Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. S. Ebersole officiated. Interment in West Avenue cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 23 April 1909

Oliver C. Castle, one of the oldest and best-known residents of this town, died at his home on the Bristol road yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, after an illness of about four months from tuberculosis. Mr. Castle was born in the town of Canandaigua in 1836 and, except for a short time spent in Steuben county, had lived his entire life in this neighborhood. He had always been a farmer by occupation. When the Civil war broke out, Mr. Castle enlisted and served in Company D, 126th N. Y. infantry, and was a member of Albert M. Murray post in this village, until the time of his death. Mr. Castle is survived by his wife, Christina B. Castle, four sons, Francis J. of Albany; Charles B. of New York City; John A. of Geneva; and O. L. of Canandaigua; two daughters, Mrs. C. S. Boatfield of Camillus, and Mrs. James K. Haire of Canandaigua, and one sister, Mrs. Anna N. Howey of Canandaigua. It is expected that the children of the deceased residing at a distance will arrive home today, at which time the funeral arrangements will be made.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 November 1910

Clark Castner, aged 71 years, died this morning at 2:45 o'clock at home of his daughter, Miss Mary Castner, No. 64 West avenue. The deceased was a soldier in the Civil War with Company L, 148th Regiment. He was a member of the G. A. R. and U. V. U. of Penn Yan. His survivors are one son, Eugene Castner; one daughter, Miss Mary Castner of this city; and one brother, George Castner of Penn Yan. A prayer service with Rev. W. W. Weller officiating will be held at the house Monday morning at 10 o'clock, and the funeral will take place at the Presbyterian church at Dresden at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment in Dresden.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 18 December 1907

Monday, at the family home in Tilloson street, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Caston, wife of Edward Caston, aged 65 years. Death resulted from apoplexy, a stroke of which the deceased suffered several days before. Mrs. Caston is survived by her husband and four children, two daughters, Mrs. William Park who resides in Erie county and Miss Pearl of this place; and two sons, Louis of Syracuse and Eugene of Canandaigua. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. J. N. Bridgeman officiating. Interment will be in West Avenue cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 31 May 1905

Emily A. Catchpole, seventy-five years of age, wife of Alfred Catchpole, the founder of the Catchpole boiler works, died yesterday at her home, No. 9 Genesee park. The deceased was born in France and came to this country in early life. For a time she was a teacher in New York city but after her marriage to Mr. Catchpole, she has resided in this city. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Caroline White, of Peoria, Ill. She was a sister of the late Mrs. William Hayward.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 January 1908

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Cathrell, widow of the late George Cathrell, died Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Keene, of No. 27 Elmwood avenue. The deceased was 84 years old and was born in Philadelphia. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal church in Butler, Pa. Her survivors are ten children, fifty-two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There are nine daughters: Mrs. Samuel Altemus of Blackwood, N. J.; Mrs. J. C. Allen of Atlantic City, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin of Lima, O.; Mrs. Norman Wentworth of Greentown, Ind.; Mrs. Frank Keene of this city; Mrs. E. A. Jordan of Lawrenceville, Ill.; Mrs. G. R. Jordan of Hartford City, Ind.; Mrs. William Weible of Independence, Kan.; and Mrs. W. G. August of Pleasantville, Pa.; and one son, George Cathrell, Jr., of Oil City, Pa. A short funeral service will be held this evening at eight o'clock from the home of Mrs. Keene and the remains will be taken on the 10:10 Lehigh Valley train later to Philadelphia, where the burial will take place.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 October 1909

Rushville, N. Y. - The death of Stanley Catlin, a former resident of this village, occurred at the Arnold Home for Aged Men in Detroit, Mich., Monday, after an illness of a few days. His remains were brought to this village yesterday, and this morning at 11:30 o'clock, the funeral services were held in the Congregational church, Rev. S. L. Smith officiating. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Catlin, and was born January 6, 1825. For over fifty years he was a resident of this village, making this his home until four years ago, when he went to Detroit. For twenty-five or thirty years he conducted a drug store here, and was a man prominent in all church and village affairs, being one of the leaders of the Congregational church of which both he and wife were members. Mr. Catlin was one of the "forty-niners" who went to California in search of gold, and after his return to this village, he married Elizabeth Reddout, whom he survived by a number of years. Of a large family, he was the last surviving member. He leaves an adopted son, George Catlin, of Detroit, Mich.


From Ontario County Times 26 March 1879

Flint Creek, N. Y. - Charles Caton was buried at the Sand Hill cemetery on Friday last. Charley is the fifth one of his family that have been buried within three years, his father, mother, and two sisters having all died within that time. He leaves only one brother to mourn his loss. George has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in his sad bereavement.


From Geneva Courier 25 April 1877

Died, in Seneca, on the 18th inst., Mary Caton, aged 23.  Four times within two years friends and neighbors have been called to mourn and sympathize with this afflicted family.  Father, mother, and two daughters have gone to their long home; two others only remain out of the once prosperous family.  In their bereavement, they have the united sympathy of the community.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 January 1896

The death of Mrs. M. L. Catterson, after a ten days illness from gastric fever, occurred Sunday night at 10 o'clock, at the home of her son-in-law, H. H. Henderson, on William street. She was 74 years of age, and for the past four years had resided here with her daughter. She had been a faithful and consistent member of St. Peter's church for many years. Mrs. Catterson leaves three daughters and three sons: Mrs. H. H. Henderson and Miss Susie Catterson, both of Geneva; Mrs. V. R. Eddington of Glenora; and Rev. W. L. Catterson, an Episcopal clergyman of Catawba; Dr. G. L. Catterson of Spokane, Washington; and John Catterson of Baltimore. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Rankine to officiate, and interment will be made in Glenwood.


From The Naples Record, April 17, 1935, Page 1

Services for Mrs. Harriette Hinckley Caulkins, 80, widow of R. Parker Caulkins, will be held from the Presbyterian church in Naples on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs. Caulkins died this Wednesday morning, April 17, 1935, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarance R. Wright, in Clifton Springs, where she had been tenderly cared for during an illness of several years. She leaves another daughter, Miss H. Alice Caulkins, who teaches in White Plains.

Until a few years ago Mrs. Caulkins was a resident of Naples. She was prominent in musical circles as a contralto vocalist, pipe organist and pianist, and as an instructor in music. She had served long terms as organist in the local Methodist and Presbyterian churches. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, following the closing of the Christian Church here, and was very active in church and Sunday School work. She was recognized as one of the best Bible students in this section and as an exceptional leader and instructor in religious work. Her happy disposition and her beautiful character constituted a wholesome and forceful influence in the community.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 May 1905

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Sarah L. P. Caulkins died at her home on the Rushville road at Naples at 7:30 this morning. Mrs. Caulkins was born in Essex, Conn., in 1814, and was the oldest of a family of eleven children, all of whom she has survived, her last sister having died six years ago. Her father was Captain Gideon Parker. In her girlhood she accompanied him on a trip from the New England states to Mobile, Alabama. She received her education at a seminary in Mobile. Two brothers served in the civil war. Mrs. Caulkins married R. P. Caulkins in Connecticut sixty-eight years ago and moved in Bristol Hill in 1840. In 1845 she moved to the farm where she died. She was a member of the Baptist church here for many years and a regular attendant up to a few years ago. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Julia McCullen, Mrs. Marynette Conly, J. J. and R. B. Caulkins of Naples and Mrs. C. C. Pinker of Wayland, and a nephew, B. C. Parker, who lived with her since childhood.


From Ontario County Journal 5 February 1875

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cavanah were sadly afflicted last week in the loss of their three bright children by scarlet fever. They were aged respectively six years, four years, and ten months.  The bereaved parents receive the sympathy of the community.


From Ontario County Journal 5 May 1899

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Rose Cavanaugh, wife of the late James Cavanaugh, died of pneumonia  last Friday morning, after a brief illness, aged 66 years. Two sons, John, of Newton, Mass., and James of this village; and three daughters, Mrs. Benham of Clifton Springs, Mrs. Frank Spray and Miss Rose Cavanaugh of this place, survive. The funeral services, which were held at St. Frances church at 10 o'clock on Monday forenoon, were largely attended. Burial was in the Phelps cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 17 February 1888

James Cavanaugh, who for the past quarter of a century has guarded the crossing at Phelps Junction, was killed while on duty last Wednesday.  The accident was supposed to have occurred about 3 o'clock in the morning, and the theory is that he was struck by an east bound "wild cat" train.  He was badly crushed and cut about the head.  Mr. Cavanaugh from his long connection with the railroad had come to be well and favorably known.  He at one time was a civil engineer and spent several years of his life at that profession.


From Ontario County Times 7 February 1872

Thomas Cavanaugh, of Geneva, fell from his chair on Saturday evening last and immediately expired. He was twenty-three years old and leaves a wife and child.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 April 1917

Mrs. Ellen Cawfield, widow of the late Thomas Cawfield of 107 Castle street, died at the family home today at 12:15 o'clock, following a long illness.  She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frank McGough of Detroit, Michigan; Miss Emma C. Cawfield and Mrs. E. C. Meehan of Geneva; and Mrs. John O'Brien of Chicago, Ill.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 July 1909

Thomas Cawfield, aged 78 years, died at the family residence, No. 107 Castle street, at 9:45 o'clock this morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, and four daughters, Mrs. Frank McGough of Detroit, Mrs. John O'Brien of Chicago, Miss T. Cawfield and Mrs. E. C. Meaham of this city. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery


From Geneva Daily Times 18 June 1904

William E. Cawley died at 11:50 last night, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Cawley, No. 28 Clinton street, after a short illness of plural pneumonia. The deceased was twenty-nine years of age. Besides his mother he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Gulliver of Rochester, Mrs. William Burk and Miss Theresa Cawley of Geneva.


From Geneva Courier 20 February 1878

Mr. George Cayward, eldest son of the late George Cayward of Seneca, died in Dresden, February 5, after a brief illness, aged 77 years.  Mr. C. was born in England, came with his parents in 1805 to America, and his father bought the estate now owned and occupied by William Cayward in the town of Seneca. On this homestead Mr. Cayward was brought up, and in 1828 married Miss Hannah, daughter of the late David Clarke near Hall's Corners. Mrs. C. died very suddenly last year and the stricken husband has never fully rallied from the blow.  He died in great peace, beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was buried at the cemetery on his father's estate at the Little Church. He was brother to Mrs. William Forster of Seneca.


From Geneva Daily Times 9 January 1915

Orleans, N. Y. - Clarence C. Cayward, aged 68 years, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Jones, of this village. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. Edward Deal and Mrs. Arthur Barker, all of Orleans; two sons, John Cayward of Canandaigua, and Herbert Cayward of Orleans. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 o'clock from the church. Burial will be made in the Orleans Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 March 1896

Tuesday morning last, Peter Cepco, a Hungarian, who was in the employ of the Lehigh Valley railroad at Manchester yard, was run over by a switching train and instantly killed. He was at work on the track and did not notice the train. Coroner Howe, of Phelps, was notified, who impaneled a jury and an investigation made. The jury in their verdict censured the railroad company for not having a man on the rear of the train when backing up to give warning as was the fact. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Stoddard of Shortsville and burial was at the Catholic cemetery at Clifton Springs on Wednesday.


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