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Obituaries Transcribed
Contributed By: Stephanie Ebel - Randolph, Ohio - June 24, 1997
- Some Deaths from the Western Reserve Chronicle & the Liberty Herald
Unless noted, the date indicates the date that the obituary appeared, not the death date.
Abell, Betsey of Ellsworth. 30 Apr 1839, formerly of Ct. Age 46
years.
Achaim, Mr., 10 Apr 1861, Girard, drowned few days age, they aren't
sure about the name. Old man.
Adams, Florence Jenette, 6 Mar 1861, Weathersfield, died 10 Feb,
inflammation brain, 3mos, dau of Homer S. & Elizabeth D.
Adams Jennie, 6 Feb 1861, @ Howland at res. of late father Daniel
Gilbert, 25y, wife of Henry
Aldrich, Lenora, 13 Feb 1861, resided Fowler, died 5 Feb, 27 years,
wife of W.L., dau of dr. H. & Mary Artman, Martha Louisa, 21 Aug 1861,
Howland, consumption, 20y3m, wife of Andrew Artman.
Beach, leaves husband & 1 child a son 5 mos.
Anderson, William, 24 Sep 1839, Champion, overseer of county poorhouse,
age 29 years.
Anthony, Dewitt Clinton, 21 May 1839, Drowned Saturday last in the
Muskingum River below Mr. Whipple's dam near the lower bridge, Son of
John Anthony.
Austin, Benajah, 14 Jun 1861, in this town, 12y, son of Harmon and
Minerva L.
Austin, Francis Eliza, 07 Nov 1866, in Braceville after a lingering
illness, wife of Julius Austin in the 53rd year of her age.
Ball or Baldwin, Mary, 12 Jul 1861, suicide by opium, 35-40y, 5'6",
dark hair & eyes.
Bard, Cyrus Eugene, 9 Jan 1861, Liberty, 1 Jan, diptheria, 2y10n,
Son of Dr. I.D. & Elizabeth
Barnes, Anthony; 17 Sep 1839, resided on middle road to New Lisbon,
killed by Robert Mcfarland.
Bartholomew, Jacob, 28 Dec 1843, Mesopotamia, 76y, formerly of Bristol
CT.
Bascom, Henry B. of Va. Died?? on the way West. Rev. in Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Baughton, Eli T. , 27 Feb 1861, died 15 Feb, 74y9m, born Danbury,
CT, 29 May 1786, apprenticed to Daniel Foot, a tailor, married 25 May
1807 to Julia Mygatt, 4th dau of Comfort S. Mygatt. Moved to Canfield
in 1808, Julia died 25 May 1813 leaving 3 children. He married 2nd 22
May 1815, Mrs. Jerusha Church, widow of Ensign Church, Jerusha had 2
dau's by Ensign. One is Mrs. Eben Newton, the other died young. Eli has
son George Baughton of Burton, a dau Charlotte and her son the wife and
son of R.P. Buckland and a granddaughter Mrs. Julia Estep of Cleveland.
He has another dau Mrs Stiwell of Fremont, and son Charles in PA with
the Congregational Society.
Beach, Mrs., 17 Sep 1839, near residence of Mr. Woodruff in Bath,
1/2 mile north of Mr. Gross's tavern, Saturday last, buggy accident,
wife of Orlando Beach of Wadsworth.
Beardsley, Anna, 16 May 1844, Canfield, 19y.
Beck, Franklin Henry, 4 Sep 1861, Warren, diptheria, 3y2m20d, son
of Phillip & Caroline.
Bedford, James, 5 Feb 1839. Age and residence not given, only states
"young man" who died from drinking a quart of whiskey.
Belden, Kittie E., 27 Feb 1861, Warren, 4y7m, dau of Hiram C. &
Nancy.
Bennett, Elisha, 6 Feb 1861, Hartford, 25 Jan, age 76 years, formerly
of Griswold CT, came to twp 19 years ago.
Bosworth, Cyrus, 10 Apr 1861, born Roxbury MA 13 Apr 1791, came to
Trumbull Co. 1813, Disciple Church.
Bowen, Jerusha Ann, 6 Feb 1861, died 29 Jan, Howland, diptheria, 8
years, dau of Christopher C. & Mary Ann.
Bowen, Lewis Fayette, 6 Feb 1861, died 30 Jan, Howland, diptheria,
7 years, son of Christopher C. & Mary Ann.
Brainard, Mary of Boardman, 12 Mar 1839. Age 87 years.
Brinton, Edward L. , 2 Jan 1861, Johnston, 14 Dec, diphtheria, 21y,
only son of William.
Bronson, Frances A., 28 Aug 1844, Newton Falls, wife of Dr. James
Bronson, dau of Edward & Fanny Flint.
Brooks, Charity of Austintown, 19 Feb 1839, age 47 years, wife of
Hays Brooks.
Brooks, Maria A. , 3 Jan 1861, Warren, wife of James G. & only
dau of D.H. & M.A. Bennett.
Brown, Charles R., 10 Apr 1861, Bazetta, died 23 Mar, diptheria, age
13 years, son of Joseph & Dulcina.
Brown, Emma Ann, Warren, 6 Feb 1861, died 28 Jan, 15y8m, Only dau
of Rev. E.T. & Eliza J.
Brown, John, 25 Sep 1861, resided this place, died 25 Aug, 74y,
resident here for 1/2 century.
Bugger, Henry, 2 Jul 1839, drowned in the Lehigh.
Burchard, Nathan, 10 Sep 1839 of Windham. Age 70 years.
Button, Alfred, 13 Mar 1861, Warren, died 23 Feb, dropsy, age 63
years.
Case, Eliza P., 10 Oct 1866, of dropsy at her residence in Mecca,
Trumbull Co, Ohio on Thursday, teh 27th of Sept 1866, wife of Joseph L.
Case, in the 60th year of her age.
Cassat, Jacob, 8 Jan 1839, representative to congress from Harrisburg
area (Franklin & Adams Counties).
Catlin, Mr, 10 Apr 1861, Newton Falls, last week while crossing channel,
old gentleman.
Chalker, Auren L. of Southington, 26 Mar 1839. Son of Orren Chalker.
Age 7 years.
Clinite, Daniel, 11 Jan 1844, in Warren at residence of Benjamin Austin,
age 23y.
Coe, Harriet Melissa, 4 Sep 1861, 2y4m27d, Fowler, dau of Wm. L. &
Phebe M.
Colton, Marcia, 16 May 1844, Bazetta, died 29 Apr, 10 years old, dau
of Alansor.
Cowdery, John T. , 14 Nov 1866, at his residence in Mecca, 25 Oct 1866,
of consumption, aged 33 years. A kind husband and one who will be much
missed in his circle of acquaintences. He suffered long and desired to
leave this for a better world.
Cowles, Alice W., 2 Nov 1843, Oberlin, 39y, wife of prof. Henry,
consumption.
Cowles, R.A., 27 Apr 1861, Braceville, RR accident, leaves wife on the
west side, engineer.
Cowles, Dr. Edwin, 18 Jun 1861, at residence of Son, Postmaster Cowles
of Cleveland, age 68y, son of Dr. Cox, Brewster, 18 Sep 1861, died 14
Sep, dysentery, 7m20d, son of J.D. & Helen.
Giles H., one of the early missionaries.
Crail, Luther D., 6 Feb 1861, Warren, 39y.
Cramer, Male, 6 Dec 1860, son of Nicholas, drowned when fell thru
ice, 9 y.
Cross, Eugene, 5 Jun 1844, Bloomfield, died 23 May, croup, 3y10m,
Youngest son of Abisha & Mary.
Curtis, Milton H., 15 Oct 1839 28y, late of Groveland, Livingston
Co NY.
Daily, Mr. M., 26 Feb 1839, murdered by Thomas Jemison.
Dorman, P.H., 17 May 1861, Kinsman at res of son-in-law S.C. Niece,
died 6 May, 65y, widow of Benjamin formerly of Herkimer Co NY.
Dray, Eli W., 12 Jul 1861, resided Bazetta, 27 Jun, 57y, cancer of
bowels, leaves wife & 4 children.
Ducharm, Mrs. of Stockridge, Wisconsin Territory, 29 Jan 1839. She
was an Indian murdered by her French husband, Louis Ducharm.
Ellick, 22 Oct 1839, young negro who shot himself after being
returned to the house of his mistress in Tarboro, NC.
Ewalt, Hester, 3 Apr 1861, resided Howland, wife of H. Ewalt, died
25 Mar, age 80y.
Faunce, Daniel, 6 Mar 1861, resided Bazetta, died 27 Feb, heart
disease, age 53 years.
Fields, Harvey, 8 May 1861, Warren, age 64y.
Fitch, Elizabeth, 3 Sep 1839, Ellsworth, age 27 years, wife of Jesse
B. Fitch.
Fitch, Elsie L., 21 Jun 1861, Champion, 51y.
Fitch, Helen, Ellsworth. 25 Dec 1838. age 2 years, 4 months. Daughter
of Jesse B. and Elizabeth Fitch.
Fitch, Mrs. Louisa, 10 Sep 1839, Vienna, age 44 years, wife of
Jeddediah and daughter of Joseph DeWolf of Vernon.
Flower, Dr. Elijah of Brookfield. 12 Feb 1839. Age 57 years.
Folsum, George E., 27 Feb 1861, Weatherfield, died 15 Feb, lung fever,
7 years, son of Jonathon & Jane.
Gilbert, Catherine, 16 Oct 1861, Bazetta?, died 10 Oct, 69y4m15d,
wife of late Henry of Bazetta.
Gilmer, Margaret, 28 Aug 1861, Newton, 27y, dau of James, member
Presbyterian Church.
Greene, Mrs. Samuel of Newport RI. 1 Jan 1839. Burnt up while husband
slept off drunk.
Gridley, Maria, resided Johnston, 13 Mar 1861, son-in-law J.D. Holcomb,
died 7 Mar, consumption, age 51y, wife of Albert, only dau of Mary &
Loring Palmer, formerly of Westfield, MA.
Guild, Mary N., 5 Oct 1843, Mesopotamia, 27y.
Guild, Otis of Mesopotamia. 19 Mar 1839, age 76 years.
Hammel, Israel S., 10 Apr 1861, Howland, died 6 Apr, 17y, son of Israel
& Mariah.
Hammer, Joseph, 27 Feb 1861, Warren, died 20 Feb, age 26 years,
formerly of Cleveland.
Hampson, Nancy, Jan 1861, wife of Robert, funeral at Disciples
Church.
Hampton, Male (no first name given), 19 Feb 1839 of Mason Co. Hung
by his father for breaking a jug of booze. Age 12 years (this
according to Flemingsburgh Kentuckian).
Hapgood, George, 4 Sep 1861, resided in this township, 66y, b.
Petersham, Ma, 9 Aug 1795, Came to Warren Dec 1817, member Methodist
Episcopal Church, editor Western Reserve Chronicle 1818-1841.
Hardy, George L., died Sep 14, 1915, resided Michigan, formerly of
Cortland, son of John B. & Angie Hardy. Buried in Cortland, Hillside
Cemetary. Killed while riding "motor speeder". Sister Mrs. G.L.
Sigler., brother Clyde of NY.
Hart, Blucher, 11 Jan 1844, died 6 Jan in Brookfield, typhus,
26y
Hawley, Amelia, 17 Apr 1861, Bazetta at residence of William Hortman,
20 Mar, bilious congestion, 20y4m, dau of Thomas & Phoebe.
Hawley, William, 14 Mar 1844, Palmyra, 16y, son of William.
Haymaker, Mary, 31 Jul 1861, Leavittsburgh, 26 July, 72y1m7d.
Headly, Amelia, 27 Mar 1861, Bazetta, nervous congestion,
20y.
Headly, Joseph, 15 Feb 1844, Bazetta, died 6 Feb, inflamation of lung,
38y, leaves wife & 2 small children.
Henry, John, 16 May 1844, Austintown, 46y, preacher,
Disciple.
Higbee, Rev. M.D., 21 Nov 1866, in Mecca, Trumbull County, Ohio, 11th
of Nov, wife of E.H. Higbee (Rev.), of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Hinsdale, Jacob, 12 Nov 1839, Braceville, 81 years, Rev War
Vet.
Hoffman, Theron, aged 4 yrs, d. Feb 18, 1903
Holloway, W.H., 13 Mar 1861, Warren, typhoid, dentist of this
place.
Huntington, Dr. Robert C. of Ellsworth, 13 Jan 1839, age 38. Youngest
son of former governor Samuel Huntington, leaves wife and children.
Hurst, Mr.; 1 Oct 1839, colored man drowned trying to jump on boat
Cleveland.
Ingman, James, 28 Dec 1843, Champion, died 9 Dec, 21y.
Johnson, Mary, 27 Feb 1861, Newton Falls, died 10 Feb, diptheria,
12y6m,dau of George & Nancy.
Johnson, Isaac, 3 Jan 1861, Newton, diptheria, 7y11m9d, youngest son
of George R. & Nancy.
Jones, Joseph, 4 Sep 1861, Braceville, 78y8m24d, b. Benington Co,
VT.
Jones, William, 14 Jun 1861, resided Fowler, died 4 Jun, 60y, born
MA, his father moved to Ohio while William was young.
Kee, Dr. Ira; 5 Nov 1839; Gustavus, 21 Oct ; 27 years, leaves wife
& relatives.
Kendall, Luke, 21 Sep 1843, Bloomfield at residence of Asa Smith,
33y, late of Deerfield, MA.







