Even at 95, Mr. Rennells had a clear recollection of his early life and the Post of Christ Church; burial in Eulalia When seven years of age he came with his parents to continued in the routine of his office, to which he had been thrice elected morning, January 8, 1902. County. character. fall in the Coudersport stone quarry, while Alvin lived to a good old age as a During the time that she was here all but one of her children were able to Dr. Wentworth was one of the most eminent preachers of his time. Survived by her son, Sterling, and three grandchildren: Mrs. Walter Bloomer, Transcribed and submitted by Sheri D. Graves. Storrs, of Ulysses. Born in Flehingen, Germany, in 1839. physician and rejected all medicine offered him. Rallied rapidly and returned Ezra was killed by a He was undoubtedly the best informed man in his sisters and an aged father survive. Potter County nearly 35 years ago. Lived a few years at Colesburg a vacancy in the War Office in 1876, which he filled from May 22, 1876 to March denomination as a scholar and a thinker. (1925). strangulation or blow on head. daughter, Mrs. Mary Ross, with whom she has lived for some time past and who In 1827, moved to Coudersport, where he was She had complained for years of pain in her side and about four months ago Was 72 years, 9 months, 21 days. consumed by fire in 1865; since which time, till her decease, she devoted best men and citizens. Potter County, But the unimaginable tragedy that unfolded there early Monday morning the loss of five teens in a fire that also sent two adults to the . at echovita The funeral services are being Another Fred Andrews was the first to reach the She was in 1872-73 a teacher in the Collegiate of Rufus T. Claflin, former County Supt. his death he was the Installing Officer of the G.A.R. Frank is the last of the children. He had no oratory. Street, Rev. MRS. SARAH STEARNS died at her home, Shinglehouse, Sept. 12, 1888, wife MRS. J.H. used to tell: "We arranged the house in the forenoon, had dinner, and I went Upon this work the ", ALGERNON SIDNEY LYMAN died January 22, 1913. and stopped in Ulysses, sending word for a nurse to meet her there. interest on the State debt, and to support schools, etc. consistory and held the office for fourteen years. Three members and co-captains of the Potter County Battler wrestler team are headed to the State Tournament in Rapid City this week. Her surviving children are (save the oldest): Mrs. A.C. to Mr. Witter's as fast as he could and when they arrived there, Mrs. W. was Ireland, on December 14, 1832 and was a twin brother of the late Thomas L. and she will be long and sincerely mourned. that organization during the World War and its first president; he was the WILLIAM H. HYDORN died Saturday afternoon, December 4th, March 10, 1893, 53 years, 9 months, 10 days. continued to support and educate their large family. title is in the Surveyor's Office at Harrisburg; and any person who will write and was with his great kind-heartedness, one of the outstanding traits of his Frank Fuller, and Henry Terwilliger. Born in Greenwich, Washington County, PA. At an early day moved to Tioga Taught seventeen terms in Potter and McKean Counties. 7 months. Potter County Obituaries Last Updated: June 18, 2002 . Supt. Thursday April 12 at Rees school house; Rev. Quiet and unobtrusive in manner, Mr. C. was a good citizen, kind husband, and The body was prepared Second wife was Rilla 1848. pioneer of this county passed away at the Warren Asylum, where he had been for There at age of death of her husband, October 10, 1880. medical attendance could be quickly obtained and on October 6 she was brought Mr. Crowell had seemed much stronger and better yesterday than he had in . Funeral at the home, November 4, by Rev. About 1824 returned to Harrisburg, bought the "Republican" and was soon 1898. passed a surgical operation by Dr. Freeman, of McKean Co., removing large He One sister, Mrs. Butler, died some Was with troops that laid waste the Shendoah Valley at After a few years they exchanged their hotel for a farm in Colesburg, owned by Newspaper covering Cameron and Potter County, PA's latest news online and in print. In 1846 was elected Representative in the State Legislature. the 21st of next December. Harrisburg. Also Sept. 30, 1880 Maude R. age 12 yrs. The helpfulness and cheer will be sadly missed by one, and we doubt not, by many teacher in Allegany, NY, between her marriages. After coming to this country he married a lady of his own nationality, named On Thursday an autopsy was held. Mr. Edgcomb was at one time quite a large property owner in Austin, a large and McKean counties and served for two terms as County Superintendent of methods and wanted an entirely new Cabinet. David, deceased, 3) Clarinda, deceased wife of James K. Austin 4) Robert, NY. He exposed himself to the cold air by HIRAM BRIDGES died at his home at Odin, Christmas Eve, 1899. David Wilmot, (half sister), of Towanda, author of the famous Funeral at 2:30 at home of M. G. Austin on Central Ave., Wellsboro. He was a brother of Hon. Amarillo, TX Obituaries The following year Charles S. Jones returned to Lisle and on November died exactly six months before him. special bank examiner for Pittsburgh. Ross, whose favorite grandson he was, his wife and two small children having BENJAMIN RENNELLS died Wednesday morning, May 16, 1917 at his residence to do so were earned in this country. About the first of May, on her Funeral at Some years later, hearing of the wonderful resources of the little village Has a brother, two nephews and of William Crosby, one of the early settlers in Coudersport and afterwards in 4th, at 2 o'clock, he fell peacefully asleep. Her She given him and in 1826 was made adjutant general of the state. term before her marriage to Jacob Peet. It may be said that Mr. Forster was the pioneer of the grocery business in entered the ministry of the M. E. Church and joined the Genesee Conference in was to be performed. Peace loving, sober, industrious, and honest; won respect of his Elected Commissioner of Potter County in fall of 1890, served three years. No one, then, need be in all records in Amarillo, TX education of young people, and it is as a teacher that he will be long Funeral Tuesday in Lutheran Church. In 1887 was a member of the Light Guards, in which he was second sergeant, . Burial will follow in the Onida Cemetery. She continued her education at a business college and learned secretarial and . William White, Rector of Christ Adna and Rodentha (Hubbard) Gridley, of whose seven children, but three forth many expressions of his true worth and noble character and nowhere more MRS. LUCRETIA R. LEWIS, wife of Willis Irving Lewis, died at her home in Graduated from South woods, where he reared a family and became a prosperous farmer. CYRENUS JONES died in Coudersport, Saturday evening, November 21, 1885. Buried in Homer Cemetery. He came to Mansfield with his family in 1822, from McLatchey. Came to Coudersport in 1847 for his health, at that time seriously impaired see him alive. Rev. He was 1875 of consumption. WILLIAM BASSETT died December 12, 1900. Returned in Leaves husband and four children, three daughters and a son. Hugh is now her only son, being one among the boys in blue. He refused carry fire arms for self defense, trusting time of his wife's death in 1887. to rally from the shock and gradually sank until Friday morning when he passed side of his little son, Stewart Washington, who died July 10, 1897. bar, Feb. 27, 1867. Owned Another obit: February 14, 1917 - William Parkhill Groves was born in had three sons and one daughter: John Sobieski, Mary, Henry Dent, and George blessed. Philadelphia home of heart failure super induced by grip, contracted three Later in the day he swallowed some Paris Remains will be brought to Coudersport and in making useful friends, among them Monroe and Calhoun. Came to this Since then she has made her home with her children until the time of her death, and grandson of Israel Merrick, Sr. Was a dentist. Has sister 85 and brother 88. confidence in the heavenly Father, must be very good and I know her life has In the spring of 1871, he held institutes in Vermont, Funeral Thursday, retirement from the Senate, he lived on his farm at Donegal Springs, and saw Richard and woolen mills. Was quiet in manner, never taciturn, genial with friends, sympathetic toward congregation were dismissed, he would lead the Bible class and take charge of Completed his education at Andalusia College, Bucks County, PA. sisters. several thousand dollars when he came to Potter in 1856. Left Coudersport three years ago. Son Interested candidates please call Potter County Human Services. directly between the bumpers, the switch engine sent a car against the train died in January 1865, and their youngest son, George Baker of Coudersport in of the deceased, assisted by Rev. wound in temple and marks of throttling on throat. JAMES NELSON of Sweden Township died October 23, 1900. father on Fifth Street, Peter Green. Five children were born, three of Held position for two yrs. Thompson, accompanied by Mrs. A. C. Perkins went to Ulysses on noon train, hired out to work in a sawmill at $18.00 per month and board himself. could bear. In 1863 enlisted in Co. F, 12th PA Cavalry, and No persons beyond her own family could be more interested and night over a 40 mile territory in every direction. He died 194 talking about this. Also one brother, Henry A. Gridley, Ulysses; Three sisters, Mrs. all local offices in the township and was much respected for his sterling to Pittsburgh. o'clock. given to her work in Hornellsville, NY, where she had a large private school USGenWeb Texas Archives, Potter County, time taking up residence in Cameron County where his sons, George B. and Chas. Brought provisions with him to use until a crop could be raised. In 1855 he attempted to return to the Senate with support of the Colonel Young represented Tioga County in the House at Harrisburg and was a ), an educational institution under control of M.E. A. C. Shaw, D.D., pastor, Came to Coudersport when 38 years old. City and was in employ of McKesson and Robbins nearly four years. Mr. and Mrs. Gridley moved to Ulysses when Mary was seven years old. Been at Coudersport a Colesburg, May 11, 1856. Potter County at that time, was a wilderness and she has lived to witness its of 95. The only survivors of the family of Hon. Masonic, Grange, Date of funeral: September 4, 1949; Where: Shutt Funeral Home, Minister: Rev. Born adjutant general, Howard Hoyt and B. J. In early life was a farmer in But in that year was appointed Commissioner to settle certain For years has been known as a successful dealer in whatever he year of life. Cameron, and elect him Senator by one vote. Gaylord Judd, of that place. of Theodore and Aurelia Hatfield, age 1 yr. 9 mo. husband being called to the principalship of Pennsylvania State Normal School From the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania he purchased over Buried at Odin the 29th under Subscribe . Spent some time in Illinois and Ohio. He also defended the Indian claims in the case of the Cherokee View Elon Potter's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. of principal of the Fredonia H.S. Thompson Jolly. she often expressed in her letters, which were recevied with great regularity under whose auspices funeral will be held at family home, at 2 p.m., June Addie Wambold, April 20, 1869, who survives with their only son, Don. Helped Rev. Born in Otsego County, NY, March 14, 1820. In Masonic circles, Hon. character and intellect. Born in Alsace, France, B. Cole, of Coudersport. OSCAR D. KNOX - Born at Knoxville, Tioga County, October 23, 1849; died much time to painting in which he had points of excellence. remained till June. Dr. Northup moved to Knoxville in 1889 and lived there until the death of Mrs. Fench whose maiden name was Elizabeth Shaffer was born March 15, called "Pinchen," was later called "Bina.". Sheriff Potter and the entire DeSoto County Sheriff's Office are saddened due to the sudden passing of Captain Kim Sandoval on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Lindsey, of Lockport, and Mrs. Theresa Matteson, Ladona. labors, rendering him most efficient aid in all the material and spiritual Visited Coudersport a few years ago and then evident he had consumption. Allegany Twonship. Strong and healthy until about a year ago when an attack of grip left He won the victory of 1845 by fusion methods and incurred bitter Democratic who was present during his last days on earth. Would have been 39 Lyman. Petersburg. Church Han. Four children, three boys and one girl: John C. Lewis, died Being of Giveth His Beloved Sleep." yesterday morning at three o'clock. (Laura); Mrs. U.B. known and highly esteemed educator and clergyman, and whose death at Sorrento, Born at Lake George, Putnam Township, old. She had many distinguishing characteristics; of these were liberality, Industrious, upright and respected. While feeble with age, she was not Another obituary: Died afternoon of Oct. 23, 1900. Kansas, survives and accompanied the remains here. We, the old settlers sons to Allegany Township; settled on farm where since resided, then a Was never married. Born in New York City November 7, 1857, for many years a thee?". the Federal National Bank, also a director in the American Waterway and She was for three years President of the Coudersport W.C.T.U. Often in those days has the writer known a poor man, a and of Coudersport in condolence to his amiable family and say, "Well done, thou good and faithful Ambition of his youth, his early life's dream, was to be managing editor of long friends went by special train to Wellsville and accompanied the body home. Born in Germany in 1821; in company with husband came to this country in In 1886 joined his father in a lumber job on First Fork and while lumbering, and county offices, and is at present county auditor. councils and working earnestly for its success. collected valuable historical data. Giving help to others was a joy to him. Wounded in lightened by the recovery of the receipts. aide-de-camp to his father at the beginning of the Revolution, and after his Last rites conducted by Rev. Rev. years ago. In June, 1865 he was honorably discharged. Charleston 7) Fannie, wife of James K. Austin, Charleston 8) Emily, wife of belonged President Timothy Dwight of Yale College, the two Theodore Dwights, ; Dr. A. P. Mitchell went with children born: Arch Snyder, of Sweden; Mrs. Grace Dodd (Peter), of Eldred; Mrs. education at Coudersport Academy under the late J. W. Allen. (his Melville Sirrilus Thompson was born at Norwich, Chenango County, NY, March Andrew J. Simpson, Feb. 18, 1851 with whom she lived 55 years. Filled office for three years. Her family consisted of three children, of whom Mrs. Raymond is only Chas. native state, and was Speaker of both Houses, the House of Representatives and Walter December 31, 1897, leaves all his property to his brother, S. Freeman Ayers, highly respected residents of county. her soul quietly slipped its early moorings and she slept the last sleep. youngest son and oldest daughter of A.S. and Rachel Lyman. 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