"Mos" to "Mul" Obituaries


From Geneva Daily Times 21 May 1907

Mrs. Caroline D. Mosey, aged 56 years, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence about five miles west of this city on the state road. Her survivors are her husband, A. J. Mosey, her mother, Mrs. Jane Newkirk; one son, Charles, three daughters, Anna, Harriet, and Genevieve; one sister, Mrs. Fannie A. Butcher of Buffalo; one brother, Charles H. Newkirk of the Town of Seneca. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house. Rev. A. B. Temple, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Number Nine, will officiate. Burial will be at Sand Hill.


From Geneva Daily Times 1 November 1918

The death of Mrs. Ernest F. Mosey, of 273 William street, occurred at the City Hospital today. Both she and her husband were taken to the Hospital with influenza at the same time. Mr. Mosey died Wednesday, October 23. Mrs. Mosey is survived by eight children.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 December 1906

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - At the Canandaigua Memorial Hospital Wednesday occurred the death of Caleb Mosher, of this place. Mr. Mosher was taken to the hospital about eighteen days ago for treatment. He was nearly 74 years of age and was a widower. He was born in this state and was a Mason. He is survived by one son, Frank S. Mosher of Elmira. Mr. Mosher has many relatives and friends in this village. The interment will be made in Riverside cemetery at Gypsum.


From Clifton Springs Press 26 March 1914

George C. Mosher, who had been in poor health for several months, died at his home in the Sullivan block on Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. He was able to be about until Sunday morning, when he was taken worse. Mr. Mosher was born in Gypsum on May 7, 1868, and had always lived in this vicinity. He was a member of Rescue Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Clifton Springs Lodge of Modern Woodmen of America. On November 30, 1887, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Wells of Clifton Springs. He is survived by his wife; one son, H. S. Mosher of Rochester; and one daughter, Mrs. Homer Lake of Lyons; also his mother, Mrs. Lucy Mosher of Gypsum; and one sister, Mrs. Roscoe S. Haynes, also of Gypsum. The funeral services were held at his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. H. B. Reddick, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiating. The burial was made at River View cemetery at Gypsum. The members of Rescue Lodge, I. O. O. F., Rebekahs and Modern Woodmen of America, attended the funeral in a body. The bearers were Olin Corwin, H. H. Seigwald, E. C. Barker, G. A. Durkee, J. W. Williamson and C. B. Caton, all members of Rescue Lodge. The services at the grave were in charge of the Odd Fellows.


From Wyoming County Times 21 December 1937

Mrs. Grace Mosher of Naples, N. Y., formerly of Wyoming, died on Monday, November 22, 1937. She was born in Castile, October 17, 1876. Her survivors are five sons, Ralph of Pavilion, Lloyd of Wyoming, John of Scottsville, William of Lackawanna and Chester of Rennelville; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Warner of Naples; a step-daughter, Miss Neva Carner of Naples; and a sister, Miss Pauline Parker of Marcy. Services were held from the home of Miss Neva Carner at 2 o'clock, Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. John H. Sandmeyeh of the Naples M. E. church. Burial in the Hunt's Hollow cemetery near Naples.


From Ontario Repository & Messenger 12 July 1871

The Phelps Citizen records the sudden death of Mr. Hugh S. Mosher, one of the eldest and most respected citizens of the town of Manchester, who was found dead in his bed last Wednesday morning. He was out among the stock on his farm on the afternoon of the 4th, and on coming in to tea remarked to his daughter that he had very little appetite, felt exceedingly tired and thought he would retire early which he did. When found in the morning, he appeared as if asleep, lying in a natural position in bed and seemed to have passed away without a pain or struggle. He was in the 80th year of his age.


From Naples Record 9 April 1919

Boswell Corners, N. Y. - Died, at the home of her son, Joseph Mosher, on Wednesday, April 2, Hulda Mosher, wife of Lewis Mosher, aged 75 years. Her maiden name was Hulda Lyon, and she was born at what is now Atlanta, N. Y. Besides the husband, she is survived by three sons and two daughters, George, William and Joseph Mosher, who live in this neighborhood, and Mrs. Nettie Allen of Canandaigua; also four brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held at Naples on Saturday and burial was made in Rose Ridge cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 19 October 1936

Hopewell, N. Y. -  The funeral of John D. Mosher was held from the home of his son, William Mosher of Spangle street on Friday afternoon. Rev. Stephen Pratt of Canandaigua officiated. Interment was in Pine Bank Cemetery. Mr. Mosher's death occurred in Memorial Hospital, Canandaigua, on Tuesday. He was 74 years old and is survived by three sons and two daughters, William Mosher and Elmer Mosher of Canandaigua, Mrs. Maude Swicke of Penn Yan, Harry and Miss Ida Mosher, residences were not located.


From Ontario County Journal 28 May 1909

At her home on Chapin street on Tuesday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Lydia Mosher, widow of Charles Mosher, aged 78 years. Deceased was born at Nashua and had resided in this village for half a century. Two sons, William F., with whom she resided, and John Mosher, of this town, survive. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the undertaking rooms of Ahrens & Breen, and Rev. Ward Mosher will officiate.


From Ontario County Journal 29 July 1898

East Bloomfield, N. Y. -  The remains of Mrs. Mary Jane Mason Mosher, who died at Farmington on Sunday, were brought here for burial on Tuesday. Mrs. Mosher was the older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mason of this place. She leaves, besides a husband and two sons, a father and mother, three brothers and one sister living in Spring Valley.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 July 1908

The funeral of Nelson Mosher, the man who was killed on the Pennsylvania Division of the Central about a week ago, will take place from the undertaking rooms of Devaney and Fletcher at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The remains have been held while the authorities have been endeavoring to locate friends of the dead man. No one has appeared to claim the body and so the remains will be buried. Burial will be made at Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 30 May 1884

Mr. Sherman Mosher, a prominent and greatly respected citizen, residing at Gypsum, town of Manchester, died Thursday night, May 22d, at the age of fifty-eight years. The funeral was held on Sunday with Masonic ceremonies. Mr. Mosher was Supervisor for his town three or four years, and Chairman of the Board for the year ending March 5th, 1878.


From Geneva Daily Times 30 July 1907

Henry Moshier, aged 81 years, died last evening at 6 o'clock at his home three miles north of this city. The deceased had been ill for about a year with a cancer. The survivors are three sons, Chauncey, William and George and one daughter, Mrs. William Brignal. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev. H. J. Owen, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate, and interment will be in Dobbins Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 24 May 1901

Frederick Moss died at his home on Bristol street, Friday afternoon, at the age of 70 years. Last September he suffered a stroke of paralysis, which rendered him helpless, and since that time he had been confined to his bed. Mr. Moss was a native of Germany and came to this country 36 years ago. He had been a resident of Canandaigua for 30 years, and was an upholsterer by trade. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Amos, of Adrian, Mich.; Frederick of Dayton, Ohio, and Henry of this village; and two daughters, Mrs. E. D. Miles, of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Fred Van Gelder of Wilmington, Del. The funeral was held from the family home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. Wallace Webb, D. D., officiating. Interment was made at Woodlawn.


From Ontario County Journal 25 February 1898

Farmington, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Alonzo Mott occurred on Feb. 16. There survive, besides the husband, two children, Leon and Hazel, and a brother, C. V. Chilson.

From Phelps Citizen 8 April 1915

Mrs. Carrie V. Mott, passed away at the family home, one mile northeast of Phelps, Wednesday noon, April 7, after several weeks' illness due to heart trouble. The only daughter of Arnold and Olive Vosburg, she was born at Hillsdale, Columbia county, September 24, 1861. Since her parents moved to Phelps in 1871, she has made her home here. In 1889 she was married to George P. Mott. The surviving relatives are a husband, George P. Mott; one son, Everett; two daughters, Hazel and Ethel; and one brother, Lee Vosburg, all of Phelps. The funeral will be held from the family home at 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. C. C. MacLean officiating, and interment will be made in Phelps cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 16 September 1881

Mrs. Catherine, wife of Henry Mott, died last Monday, aged 74 years. It is feared Uncle Henry cannot long survive her. He is now sick and failing fast; he is in his 92d year.


From Ontario County Times 8 July 1891

Farmington, N. Y. -  Mrs. Garrett Mott died with heart disease on the 30th ult. She had been in poor health for sometime. The funeral services were held at Grange Hall on Friday, the 3d inst. The interment was made in the New Salem cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 26 October 1883

Henry Mott, an old and highly respected citizen of Gorham, died last Wednesday at the advanced age of 92 years.  He was a sterling democrat of the old school, well read and remarkably intelligent, industrious, persevering and successful in business affairs, and of exceptional integrity.  His funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at the Baptist church, Gorham.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 January 1907

Gorham, N. Y. - Word has been received here of the recent death of Lucius Mott of Canandaigua, after a serious illness. Mr. Mott was a resident of Gorham all his life until a few years ago when he moved to Canandaigua. He leaves a wife and one son, Leonard, also of the same village.


From Geneva Daily Times 7 May 1904

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mary J., wife of Philander Mott occurred early yesterday morning at the City Hospital at Rochester, to which place she was taken a few days ago, suffering from heart trouble. Mrs. Mott was born in the town of Phelps sixty-seven years ago, and lived here during the entire period of her life. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, George Mott, of Phelps, and four daughters, Mrs. Linden Adams of Philadelphia, Mrs. Abram Garlock of Newark and Miss and Miss Alice L. Mott of Phelps. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 March 1909

Phelps, N. Y. - Philander A. Mott, a well-known citizen of this community, died shortly after 11 o'clock Saturday night at his home a mile north of Phelps. He had been ill but a few weeks. Mr. Mott was nearly 80 years of age. He was the only son of Philander and Mary Mott and was born at Chatam, Columbia county, N. Y. The early years of his life were spent at the home of his ancestors on the Hudson and at the age of fourteen he began a business life which he continued up to the time of his recent illness. In the year of 1851, Mr. Mott and his parents came to Phelps, where he has since lived. During his long life, Mr. Mott had acquired a great deal of wealth and notwithstanding his advanced years had been able to take personal charge of his properties, located in various sections, until stricken with the fatal illness. In 1835 he was united in marriage to Mary J. Brush, whose death occurred four years ago. Five children survive: Alice L. Mott, May Mott and George P. Mott of Phelps, Mrs. Abram Garlock of Newark and Mrs. Lyndon Adams of Philadelphia, Pa. The funeral services will be held at the late home of the deceased at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, and will be conducted by Rev. W. H. Yorke, pastor of the Phelps M. E. Church.


From Victor Herald 12 March 1892

Obituary - Richard Moul was born in Columbia county, at Claverack on the Hudson, the 7th of November, 1792. His health during his long life was remarkable, and sickness to him was scarcely known. In a conversation with one of our townspeople, about two years ago, he said, "I have never been laid up with sickness a whole day in my life." He well remembered the war of 1812, and hired a man to enlist in his place, saying "that was as near as he came to being a veteran of the war of 1812." He voted at every presidential election, until his recent feebleness, on account of his advanced age prevented his getting to the polls. He was a Whig in politics as long as that party lasted, and afterwards a Republican, and voted for Fremont. He never made any open profession of religion, nor joined any church. His parents belonged to the Dutch Reformed church. In commenting on the changes since his early days, he said, "I remember, when a boy, that the minister in our place closed his sermon one Sunday, by saying that he had a barrel of the best kind of harvest rum, and wanted his people to get their supply of him." This would sound strange as a supplement to a sermon these days. Mr. Moul stated that the first days work he did on coming to Victor thirty-nine years ago, was to assist in the erection of the iron fence in front of Mrs. Calvin Vanness' house on West Main street, which is still in good condition. During the past few years he resided with his daughter, Mrs. Bond at North Bloomfield, at which place he died last Saturday, with interment on Boughton Hill on Monday.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 July 1941

Mrs. Agnes Mountain, 87, died at the Church Home on Castle street this morning after a long illness. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert Akins, and several grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Howard H. Hassinger, rector, officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 17 May 1889

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Another veteran has passed away. Mr. James Mountain died Thursday night of last week, aged 55 years. He served under Capt. Pond in the 15th Regiment of Engineers, New York State Volunteers. For a long time past his health has been failing. His last illness and death were caused by pneumonia. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss.


From Geneva Daily Times 9 March 1914

Joseph T. Mountain, 61 years of age, died this morning from valvular heart trouble, at his home, No. 21 Lafayette avenue, after an illness which has extended over several months. The deceased was born in England and has lived in Geneva for the past 30 years. Mr. Mountain was a boiler maker by trade and formerly worked for the Catchpole Boiler and Foundry Company. Later Mr. Mountain secured some patents on a boiler which he has manufactured and sold extensively in Geneva and vicinity. For his hobby Mr. Mountain took up painting and attained a wide reputation as an amateur artist. As a result of his work his home was literally filled with paintings Mr. Mountain is by his widow, two sons, Joseph J. Mountain of Buffalo and Ernest Mountain of Geneva; and one daughter, Mrs. Robert A. Atkins of Geneva.


From Ontario County Times 15 May 1889

Wm. Mountain, an ex-soldier and worthy citizen, died at his home in East Bloomfield, on the night of the 9th inst., at the age of fifty-five years. His death was caused by an attack of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and six children.

From Geneva Daily Times 18 March 1907

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Elizabeth Folston Mower, one of the best beloved and best known women of this section expired Saturday night at the age of 92 years, at the old Mower homestead in West River. Up to about one week before her death her remarkable strength was proverbial. She had been the mistress of a large farm household since her marriage about sixty-five years ago. Her maiden name was Folston and Rushville was her native town. Her husband was John Warner Mower. He died October 24, 1887. Mrs. Mower was the last of her own family. She leaves a devoted daughter, Mrs. Alice Standish.


From Ontario County Times 12 June 1889

Rushville, N. Y. -  Ephraim C. Mower, one of the old residents of this vicinity, died at his home in Rushville, June 7, 1889. The deceased was confined to the house but a short time previous to his death, but he had been feeble, and suffered a great deal from rheumatism for three or four years past, and was so crippled from the effects of it that he had been obliged to use crutches. The funeral was held from his late residence Sunday, June 9th. There is left to mourn the loss of a father, a daughter, Carrie E. Mower; and a son, Robert G. Mower; and a large circle of more distant relatives, and many friends.


From Ontario County Journal 14 June 1889

Rushville, N. Y. - Mr. R. C. Mower died at his residence Friday evening, June 7th, aged 79 years. He was born near this village, and has been a well-known business man and citizen here for most of his life, greatly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a son and daughter.


From Geneva Advertiser 5 March 1901

Fatal Accident - At about ten o'clock yesterday morning, Robert Mower, aged 44 years, baggageman on the Naples Branch of Lehigh Valley railroad, whose home is in Naples, was killed a few rods west of the Geneva station.  He was assisting in shifting cars at the time, and in attempting to climb the ladder or steps on the last freight car of the train, with flag in hand, he missed his hold of the iron bar on top of the car and fell backward to the track below.  Just then shifting engine 147, run by Dan'l Clary, came upon him and squeezed the prostrate man between the brake car and track.  The engine was stopped within a few feet, but the work was done, as Mower died within two minutes -- life crushed out of him.  Coroner Weyburn has the case under investigation.  Mower leaves a wife and little girl 12 years old, who were notified by telegraph.

From Ontario County Journal 8 March 1901

Naples, N. Y. -  It is a profound sorrow to record the death of Robert G. Mower, baggageman on the Naples branch of the Lehigh Valley railroad. He was killed at Geneva, Monday, at 10:25 a.m., being crushed between engine and freight car. He was in the act of climbing upon the car when he slipped and fell. The engine was so close to him that it caught him before he could extricate himself. He lived but 15 minutes. He was one of the most popular men on the branch and once conductor. Sickness laid him off and left him somewhat crippled, but he would return to the work though really unfit for it. He leaves an invalid wife and a daughter of 16, who are overwhelmed with grief. An inquest was held in Geneva and the body was sent to Naples Monday night. The funeral was at the Presbyterian church Wednesday. There was a vast concourse. The railroad men sent in a great profusion of flowers. The burial was in Rushville, the childhood home of the deceased. This is the first fatality that has occurred on this branch of the road. Mr. Mower was 44 years of age and had been railroading for 20 years.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 June 1909

Clayton Mowrer, a farmhand employed on the W. F. Forden fruit farm, located about two miles southwest of the city, committed suicide at an early hour yesterday morning. The deed was done with a razor and the man, who is believed to have been temporarily deranged owing to illness, severed both jugular veins and the carotid arteries. He was discovered a short time after he had committed the deed but not until after he had died. Mowrer came her about three months ago from Strawberry Ridge, Pa. He secured employment on the Forden farm; has lived in a tenant house on the farm with his wife since that time. About a week ago Mr. Mowrer was taken ill with the mumps and he has suffered much pain. For the past three days he was in a highly nervous state and several times expressed a dread of having to undergo an operation which was suggested by the attending physician, Dr. Jennings, and also a dread of "being obliged to go to the hospital." Saturday night Mrs. Mowrer became somewhat alarmed over the symptoms displayed by her husband and again called the physician. Mr. Mowrer seemed in a very nervous state but after receiving treatment seemed easier and was resting quietly when the physician left.

Dr. Jennings warned the people at the house to keep a close watch on him, however, and Mrs. Mowrer attended her husband and watched him all during Saturday night. Early yesterday morning she was overcome by exhaustion and fell asleep. When she awoke her husband was missing. The woman, fearing that something had happened to him, immediately started to search for him. Mowrer was found in an outhouse, where he had gone, it is supposed immediately after leaving the house. His throat was cut practically from ear to ear. A razor which he had taken from the house was used. Dr. Jennings was immediately called but the man had been dead for some time before the physician arrived. Coroner Eiseline was also notified. After viewing the remains he granted a certificate of death from suicide. Mowrer was 34 years of age. His widow and parents survive him.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 23 April 1926

Canandaigua, N. Y., April 22 - Clinton Mowry, 77, died at Thompson Memorial Hospital here last evening after an illness of six weeks with grip and complications. He resided at East Bloomfield and was a retired farmer. Mr. Mowry was born in Madison county but removed to East Bloomfield in 1881 with his parents, the late Royal and Polly Ann Mowry. For the past thirty-eight years he had resided at his farm home near East Bloomfield. He leaves his wife; a son, Roy Mowry; and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Goggin; and by two grandchildren. Funeral at the residence in East Bloomfield town at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. H. E. Wilson, of the East Bloomfield Methodist church, officiating.Burial in East Bloomfield cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 July 1907

DeWitt J. Mowry, 55 years of age, who for 28 years has been an employee of the J. W. Smith Dry Goods Company, died this morning at 8:40 o'clock at his late home on West Washington street. The deceased was taken ill shortly before last Christmas and was granted a vacation by the company, but in spite of his respite he was unable to regain his health. Mr. Mowry was born in Geneva, received his education in the public schools of the city and in early life entered the employ of the Smith Company, where he held the position of shipping clerk. He is survived only by his mother and one brother, James M. Mowry, both of this city. The funeral will take place from Trinity church, where he has been a communicant for many years, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 18 April 1884

Died, at her residence in East Bloomfield, April 13, of congestion of the brain, Eliza, wife of Clinton Mowry, in the 31st year of her age. Her funeral was held at the residence of R. H. Mowry, Tuesday, April 15, where a large number gathered to pay the last respects to a kind neighbor and affectionate wife. Her loss will be deeply felt in the family and large circles of friends where her kind words ever greeted them. Rev. Mr. Armstrong, of East Bloomfield, conducted the services.


From Geneva Gazette 12 April 1901

George W. Mowry died last Monday at the home of his mother, 36 Elmwood Place, aged 44 years.  He was born in this city and for many years was a clerk in the dry goods store of J. W. Smith & Co.  Fifteen years ago he went to Rochester and obtained situations successively in several stores.  Two months ago he was obliged to give up his position in the store of Beadle & Sherburne on account of failing health.  He was a faithful member of the I. O. O. F.  His deeply bereaved mother and two brothers survive him.  All were present at the funeral which took place yesterday.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery.

On April 19 the newspaper ran a correction - he was age 53 years; his connection with Beadle & Sherburn dry goods of Rochester was for 15 years;  he had no connection with the I. O. O. F.

From Shortsville Enterprise 2 November 1916

The death of Mrs. Gertrude Ann Mowry, wife of Thomas Mowry, of Manchester, occurred at the family home in State street at 6:20 o'clock Friday morning. She had been ill for several weeks with typhoid fever, and her age was 31 years. Mrs. Mowry was born in the township of Farmington on December 13, 1885, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Warner. When 4 years of age she was removed by her parents to Manchester township, where she had since resided. She was married to Mr. Mowry Sept. 28, 1911. She had been a faithful member of the Manchester M. E. church for the past 11 years. The survivors are her husband; three children, Ronald Welcome, Arlene Elizabeth and Wilma Leone Mowry; her mother, Mrs. Joseph Warner; three brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Robinson, Edward and Carlton Warner of Manchester; and Mrs. Florence LaRue of Palmyra; Raymand Warner of Palmyra; also seven uncles and one aunt, nearly all of whom reside in Manchester. The funeral services were held from the M. E. church on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Edward Jarvis, who was assisted by the Rev. Walter D. St. John of Manchester, and the Rev. Wright of Palmyra. The burial followed in Brookside cemetery in this place.


From Geneva Daily Times 12 August 1910

The death of Mrs. Mary R. Mowry, widow of the late George Mowry, occurred at her home, 507 Washington street, at 2:20 this morning, aged 90. The deceased is survived by one son, James M. Mowry of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Emily Tripp of Utica. The funeral will be held from her late home on Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery  and Rev. J. B. Hubbs, rector of St. Peter's church, will officiate.


From Ontario County Journal 27 March 1896

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Royal H. Mowry, a prominent and prosperous farmer of this place, died at his home on Saturday evening of paralysis at the age of 73 years. Mr. Mowry had been ailing some months. Deceased was born in the town of Fenner, Madison county. In 1866 he moved to this town. In his business life he was conservative without the sacrifice of enterprise; cordial, kindly, and a most reliable and devoted friend. He leaves, besides a widow, one son, Clinton D. Mowry, who resides on the farm, and one daughter, Mrs. F. A. Johnson, of Miller Corners; also four brothers. The funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday.


From Ontario County Chronicle 15 June 1904

Ionia, N. Y. - Mrs. Royal Mowry died on Sunday, June 12, at the home of her son, S. W. Mowry, at the age of 80 years. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment at East Bloomfield. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Gordon of this place, and two brothers, Henry Stafford of Perry, and George Stafford of Wisconsin, beside the son with whom she resided.

From Victor Herald 10 June 1904

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - On Sunday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Ann Mowry, at the home of her son, C. W. Mowry, about two miles west of East Bloomfield. Mrs. Mowry had been in failing health for a period of about fifteen months. She leaves one son, Clinton Mowry; one grandson, Royal; one granddaughter, Mabel; two brothers, one residing at Perry and one in Wisconsin, and one sister of this town. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the house. Rev. S. C. Farnham, pastor of the M. E. church, officiated. Interment in East Bloomfield cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 March 1896

Mrs. Michael Moylan of Jackson street, occurred at six o'clock this morning after a long and painful sickness. She had been a sufferer from cancer. Besides her husband, she leaves five children, the oldest of whom is eighteen years. The funeral will be announced tomorrow.


From Geneva Gazette 20 March 1874

Patrick Moylan, the unfortunate brakeman of the Geneva & Ithaca Railroad who met with an accident by which his skull was crushed on Monday of last week, died on Monday of this week.  He leaves a widow to mourn his untimely end.


From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 12 June 1895

Mrs. Winifred Moylan, widow of the late Bryan Moylan, died yesterday morning, at the age of 75 years, at Geneva. She is survived by four grown children Mrs. Corcoran of Nashville, Tenn., Bryan of Elmira, and James and Michael of Geneva.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 4 October 1905

Naples, N. Y. - On Tuesday, September 26th, occurred the death of Mrs. Electa Ross, widow of Jas. Muck. Mrs. Muck was born in the town of Springwater, Nov. 18, 1820, and was married to James Muck May 25, 1845. To them were born two children, Levi Muck of Michigan, and Mrs. Sarah Snyder of Naples, both of whom survive. Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter, Sept. 28th, Rev. C. G. Roop officiating.


From Ontario County Journal 11 July 1884

Naples, N. Y. - Henry J. Muck, of Hunt's Hollow, living just in the edge of Springwater, was buried on the "Fourth". He was considered as one of our townsmen, as his business was all done here. He stood well in the estimation of his fellow citizens, as an honest, industrious and intelligent man. He was an extensive bee-farmer and had a fine place built up by his thrift. The funeral drew a large congregation, Elder Wright of North Cohocton, officiating. Mr. Muck was 63 and had lived nearly all his life in this vicinity. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Stephen Alger.


From Ontario County Journal 12 September 1890

Naples, N. Y. - The funeral of Jedediah Muck, of Hunt's Hollow, was held this forenoon. He died suddenly of heart disease on Monday. He was an old soldier and drew a small pension. An application for increase had been recently rejected upon the report of the Canandaigua board of surgeons, though he had not been able to do any work for four years, and had very frequently severe attacks of heart disease. He was fully entitled to $30 per month and received but $8. He was scarcely able to walk when he was before the board. I mention this as one of many instances of injustice, inefficiency or negligence.


From Ontario County Journal 8 September 1882

Naples, N. Y. - One of the numerous Muck family, John Muck, of Hunt's Hollow, the youngest brother, died quite suddenly on Wednesday last. He was 52 years of age, and left a wife and two children.


From Ontario County Chronicle 3 July 1901

Lorenzo D. Muck, a resident of Hunt's Hollow, aged 80 years, was found dead in the woods Saturday morning. He had been missing since Wednesday. His mind had not been right for about two years. Burial was in the Tibbals Cemetery.

From Neapolitan Record 22 April 1880

Yesterday morning Mrs. Sarah Muck, aged 80 years and over, departed this life at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jane Hatch; she had lived in our midst many long years and was universally respected for her many virtues and kindnesses. She was a sister of Thomas Warner, recently deceased, and will be remembered by many of the old residents in the west. Long and faithful had she filled the place of wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, and a large circle will remember her. Her funeral will take place Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hunts Hollow school house, Rev. C. G. Lowell officiating.


From Geneva Daily Times 9 May 1904

Phelps, N. Y. - Dr. Charles Mudge, seventy-two years old, died early yesterday morning at his home on East Main street after suffering a brief illness. He was born at Fulton and was a graduate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. He first practiced medicine at Palermo, but at the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted with First New York Volunteers as surgeon and served until the close. Shortly after that he came to Phelps and entered the drug business, having been obliged to abandon the practice of medicine on account of wounds received in the war. Dr. Mudge was a member of General J. B. Murray Post G. A. R. and also of Sincerity lodge F. &  A. M. He is survived by his wife, one son, Charles, of the State Experiment station at Geneva, and one daughter, Miss May Mudge, of Phelps; also a niece, Mrs. H. H. Lake, of Fulton. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 under the auspices of Sincerity lodge F. & A. M. The services will be conducted by Rev. E. L. Waldorf, assisted by Rev. Mr. Waugh and Rev. Mr. Knapp. The remains will be take to Fulton where the G. A. R. of that place will have charge of the burial services.


From Ontario County Journal 10 April 1891

Chapinville, N. Y. - Nelson Mudge, an employee of the wheel company, who has been ailing somewhat during the winter, died here on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. He has been employed in the shop here some time and was a man that had many friends and one that will be missed among us. The wheel company closed the shop so the employees could attend his funeral on Tuesday A. M. The men took up a collection in the shop and secured a sum sufficient to send one of them to Rochester to purchase some very handsome flowers for the funeral. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has the sympathy of all. His age was 52.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 April 1910

Phelps, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Daniel Mulcahy, Sr., occurred late Monday night at her home two miles south of Phelps, following an illness of nearly five years. Mrs. Mulcahy was 84 years of age. She came to this country from Ireland, her birthplace, 58 years ago, located in Phelps and ever since had made this place her home. Mr. and Mrs. Mulcahy were united in marriage in 1852. Surviving relatives of the deceased are her husband, three sons, Timothy S. and Daniel., Jr., of this place, and James of Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Long and Miss Agnes Mulcahy of Phelps; and one sister, Mrs. Patrick Mulcahy of Geneva. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Francis Catholic church. Burial will be at the Phelps cemetery. Mrs. Mulcahy's death is the first to be recorded among the immediate members of the Mulcahy family in Phelps in 46 years.


From Geneva Gazette 1 August 1890

Sad Drowning Accident - Last Saturday night Matthew Mulcahy, the thirteen-year-old son of Thos. Mulcahy, a resident of North street, was missed from home.  Being a very dutiful boy, his mother felt that something was wrong or he would not be out so late.  A party set out to find him, and did not desist from their labors until between seven and eight o'clock Sunday morning, the remains of the unfortunate boy were found in Marsh creek on the property of Miles Sweeney.  When found the boy's clothes were on the bank.  His hair was filled with dirt and his left ear was cut.  He had evidently been in bathing and accidentally drowned.  After the body had been removed to the home of the bereaved parents, it became whispered about that there might possibly be something more than mere accident to the drowning.  To get at the facts tending to throw light on the subject, Coroner Maynard summoned the following jury:  Geo. H. Myers, foreman:  Chas. D. Bennett, L. L. Howe, F. C. Kent, Chas. Webster, and F. T. Savage.  After viewing the remains, the inquest adjourned until Tuesday afternoon.  After having examined fourteen witnesses, another adjournment was made until evening.  Twenty-one witnesses were examined during the entire proceedings.  It was thought by many, and particularly by the immediate relatives of Mulcahy, that Ernest, the young son of Fred Van Huben, was with Mulcahy at the time of the accident, and could tell something about it.  An impartial investigation was made by the coroner's jury.  Following is the verdict:  "We find that Matthew Mulcahy came to his death by drowning in Marsh Creek, on Miles Sweeney's property, on Saturday evening, July 26th, while bathing."  The words are plain and unmistakable.  No blame attaches to anyone.  It is fair to presume the jury went according to the evidence.  Whatever one's personal opinion may be, it would be manifestly unfair for us to bolt the verdict, and shoulder any blame on Van Huben. Perhaps at some future day, new light may be thrown upon the matter.  We trust such may be the case, to the satisfaction of all the interested parties. Meanwhile we extend our most earnest sympathy to the bereaved parents and family.  The funeral took place from St. Francis de Sales Church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.


From Geneva Daily Times 25 April 1904

The funeral of Patrick Mulcahy, who died Friday night at his home, No. 5 Jackson street, took place at 10 o'clock this morning from St. Francis de Sales church. The bearers were Daniel Kane, T. A. Kane, Abram Hawkins, John McGrain, Henry Manley and J. J. O'Malley. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 February 1905

Bridget Mulchrara, sixty-seven years of age, died at the home of her nephew, Michael Burke, No. 121 Lewis street, at 9 o'clock last night. The funeral will be held at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Francis de Sales church, Rev. Father McDonald officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 4 November 1910

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Slattery Muldoon, wife of Michael Muldoon, Phoenix street, was held from St. Mary's church yesterday morning. Mrs. Muldoon suffered a stroke of apoplexy on Sunday which resulted in her death on Tuesday. She was born in Ireland 75 years ago and has resided in Canandaigua about 40 years. Besides her invalid husband, she is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Muldoon, and one son, Martin Muldoon of this village.

From Ontario County Journal 31 January 1908

Victor, N. Y. -  On Saturday evening, Mrs. Martin Mulheron died at her home. Mrs. Mulheron had been a great sufferer with Bright's disease for a number of months, but of late, she was much improved. She leaves a husband, two sons, and one daughter and her father, John Crowley; and one sister and five brothers.


From Ontario County Journal 31 January 1913

Victor, N. Y. -  Patrick Mulheron, an aged resident, died on Jan. 21 at the home of his son, Martin Mulheron, south of the village, where he had gone for a short stay. Mr. Mulheron had been in failing health for some time, suffering from a general breakdown and with heart trouble. He was 83 years of age and was born in Ireland. He had been a resident of this town for over 60 years, and had been an extensive farmer. His wife died about 10 years ago. Six children survive: Mrs. Thomas Ryan of West Bloomfield, Mrs. William Ryan of Shortsville, Mrs. David Keefe, who resided with her father at the homestead, James and Frank Mulheron of Rochester, and Martin, of this town. The funeral was held Friday morning at St. Patrick's church, Rev. J. J. Donnelly officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery on High street.


From Victor Herald 6 October 1905

Mrs. Patrick Mulheron died at her home, some three miles southwest of this village, Thursday morning. She was about sixty-seven years of age. Three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Ryan, Mrs. William Ryan and Mrs. William Keefe, and three sons, James, Martin and Frank, all of whom reside in Victor, survive.


From Geneva Gazette 25 August 1899

Mrs. Barney Mulholland died Tuesday morning, 22d inst., at her residence No. 30 Seymour Alley, after a long illness. She survived her husband only about a year.  She is survived by two sons, James and Barney -- had buried three daughters. She was highly esteemed of all acquaintances.  Her funeral took place this forenoon -- interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery after a solemn requiem mass in St. Francis de Sales Church.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 October 1897

Last night, at 7 o'clock, occurred the death of Bernard Mulholland, in the 63d year, a prominent citizen of Geneva, at his home on Seymour street. Mr. Mulholland had been confined to his bed for the past two weeks and had not been well for about a year. The deceased was born in County Derry, Ireland, in 1833, and was a lather by trade. Mr. Mulholland had a large circle of friends in Geneva, and his death will be greatly mourned. The deceased was an influential member of the Roman Catholic church and was widely known and respected. Mr. Mulholland is survived by his wife and two sons, James and Bernard, Jr. Much sympathy is expressed for the widow and her sons. The funeral service will take place from the church of St. Francis de Sales on Wednesday morning. Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 September 1904

Bernard Mulholland, thirty-three years old, died at his home, No. 182 Castle street, at 7:30 o'clock this morning. Death was due to a stomach ailment. The deceased was a member of the Elks and of the Eagles, and was well-known in this section. He is survived by his wife and one brother, James Mulholland, of Seymour street. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 20 October 1916

The death of Mrs. Addie May Mullen, wife of William F. Mullen, Chapin street, occurred at Memorial hospital on Tuesday, aged 61. Several weeks ago, Mrs. Mullen suffered an injury to her skull when her head came in contact with a sharp hook at her home at her home, resulting in a concussion and clot on the brain. She later developed pneumonia, which was the direct cause of her death. There survive, besides her husband, one son, Clarence Mullen, of Canandaigua; her father, John Curtis; and a brother, John Curtis, Jr., both of Cheshire. Rev. G. E. Finlay officiated at the funeral services held at the home yesterday afternoon. Interment was at Cheshire.


From Ontario County Journal 24 March 1893

Cheshire, N. Y. - Again we are called upon to record the death of one of our old residents. John S. Mullen died Monday morning at the age of 71. Mr. Mullen spent nearly his whole life on the farm where he died. He had been in failing health for a couple of years, but was able to be around and attend to his business until the last few months. He was a genial, kind-hearted man, and will be missed by the neighborhood. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and two sons and a large circle of other relatives. Funeral services were held in the church here on Wednesday, and the remains were laid to rest in Cheshire cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 September 1905

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday morning, at the home of her son on Chapin street, occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah Doolittle Mullen, a lifelong resident of the south part of the town. Her age was 81 years. She had been ill less than a week. Two sons, William L. Mullen of this village, and Elmer A. Mullen of Cheshire, survive.


From Geneva Daily Times 15 April 1905

Margaret M. Mullender died last evening at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Delancey. The funeral will take place from St. Peter's church at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial will be in Washington street cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 27 January 1888

Last Monday afternoon at about a quarter past five o'clock, a terrible accident occurred at the Main street crossing of the New York Central railroad in which James Mulligan lost his life and Martha Bennett, aged 12 years, the youngest daughter of Thomas H. Bennett, Esq., miraculously escaped a similar fate. Owen Mulligan and his deceased son were both employed at the gas works, and on Monday afternoon when the father started for the works to relieve the son, little Mattie Bennett who was at the Mulligan home on Mechanic street after milk, was invited to ride down and return with James, as she had frequently done before. She returned home with the milk and then joined Mr. Mulligan in the cutter. On the return trip they reached the Main street crossing just about the time the 5:12 eastern express train was due, and as they approached the track at a rapid pace, the train came suddenly dashing around the curve beyond the town house. A sleigh loaded with ice had stopped below the crossing, and Mulligan was warned by both the flagman and switchman to stop also. He at first tried to pull up, but evidently concluded that his horse was going too fast to stop below the track, and whipped him on in an effort to cross before the train. The train came across Main street at higher rate of speed than usual, and Mulligan's cutter reached the center of the main track just in time to get caught. The young man was on the side next to the engine and was struck first, being thrown violently to the ground clear of the track. The little girl was providentially caught together with the remains of the cutter on the cowcatcher, and thereby saved from death. The train ran perhaps eight or ten rods before it came to a stop. It was just in time, for the little one's feet were then dragging upon the track and in a very short time she would have been under the wheels. She was taken to the Canandaigua Hotel and Dr. Beahan was sent for. Mulligan was picked up insensible and in a dying condition. He was taken to the room of the chief of police at the station house, where he was attended by Drs. Walmsley, Hallenbeck and Smith. They readily saw the man could not live, although it was impossible to make an examination. He was at once attended by Rev. Father English, and his relatives were sent for. A heart-rending scene occurred when his young wife reached the station. "Oh Jimmy! Jimmy!" she cried but there was no response from the unconscious prostrate form of her formerly energetic and ambitious husband. The physicians were compelled to tell the unfortunate woman the truth, and prepare her for the worst. Mulligan was taken to his home later in the evening but he never rallied from the time of the accident to the time of his death at about six o'clock Tuesday morning. Some time after the accident Monday evening, an examination was made of the little girl but no broken bones were found. There were severe bruises, but nothing of an alarming nature was discovered.

There is no doubt but that it was only her remarkable presence of mind that saved her life. After she had recovered sufficiently from the shock to converse, she stated that they did not see the train coming until they had reached the first track, the Batavia train which was standing upon the side track, having obstructed their view. The horse, she says, became unmanageable, and in this she is borne out by other witnesses. She said there was no time to do anything. She cried: Jimmy! Oh, Jimmy! we're going to be killed, and threw herself quickly into the bottom of square box cutter when the crash came. She evidently clutched something, and it is a question whether she was at any time utterly unconscious, for she must have retained her hold until the train stopped. At that time the debris of the cutter was slipping from the pilot and Messrs. Reynolds, the gateman, and Burke, the yardmaster, took her from the engine. After she had been carried into the hotel she was able to tell who she was, and when her father came, she turned and pointed to him saying, "that's my papa." The shock to Mrs. Bennett was somewhat lessened by the fact that she was prepared for something. She saw the horse with harness minus the cutter run past the house, and therefore knew that there had been an accident, but was not prepared for one so thrilling as that related by her husband when he came to summon her to her child's side.

From Ontario Repository & Messenger 22 April 1897

Margaret, wife of Owen Mulligan, died at her home on Mechanic st. Saturday, of pneumonia, following a long illness with rheumatism. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church, Monday. Deceased was Policeman Mulligan's mother.

From Ontario County Journal 10 July 1891

Patrick Mulligan, who suffered a stroke of paralysis a few years since, died Monday. He was about thirty-five years old, was a member of Ontario Hose company, and had been engaged in the grocery business on upper Main street several years. He leaves a widow. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning and were largely attended. Solemn high mass was celebrated by the following pastors: Rev. D. English, Celebrant; Rev. J. M. Hendrick, of Livonia, Deacon; Rev. Wm. A. Morrison of Akron, N. Y., sub-Deacon; Rev. J. J. Donnelly, of Victor, Master of Ceremonies. The other clergymen present were: Rev. Father Hughes, East Bloomfield; Rev. Wm. Harrington, Catholic Chaplain of the State Industrial School, Rochester; Rev. Fathers Burk and Heffron, of Washington, D. C.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 October 1906

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - At her home on Church street Wednesday, occurred the the death of Mrs. Thomas Mulroy. During the past five years, she had been in poor health and had been a great sufferer. Mrs. Mulroy was fifty years old and was born in the town of Phelps. She is survived by her husband and three brothers, Cornelius Conners, of Rochester, Jeremiah Conners of Phelps, and John Conners, of St. Louis, Mo.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 November 1895

Patrick T. Mulvihill died at his residence, No. 77 Pulteney street, at seven o'clock this morning of malaria, after several weeks illness. The deceased was thirty-nine years of age, and leaves a wife and three children, Bessie, Mary and Annie, to mourn his death. For several years Mr. Mulvihill has been engineer at the Veneering Works, in the southern part of the village. The deceased was highly respected and had a large number of personal friends in Geneva, who will sincerely regret his taking away.


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