Onondaga County New York Obituaries Extracted From The Northern Christian Advocate, Syracuse, NY, 1879

1879 Obituaries from the Northern Christian Advocate in Syracuse, Onondaga County New York.

BROWN, Betsey J., Obituary

Mrs. Betsey J. Brown was born in Orange Co., N.Y., in 1814, and died in Tuscarora, Steuben Co., N.Y. in the 65th year of her age. Sister Brown, though she was left an orphan when but a child, was led to the Savior and happily converted at the age of fifteen, from which time she had been an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. As a pious wife and faithful mother she acted well her part in the sphere of life's activities. Though a great sufferer for years, she closed her earthly career in great peace and triumph. She has left a husband and two children to mourn their loss. O.B. WEAVER. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), June 5, 1879 P.7]

COUNTRYMAN, John A. J., Obituary

JOHN A.J. COUNTRYMAN was born June 1, 1802, in Stark, Herkimer Co., N.Y., and died in Cameron, Steuben Co., N.Y., Nov. 14, 1878, aged 76 years. He was born of poor, but respectable parentage. He left hom at the early age of ten years, but he was followed by the influence of pious parents, and was converted while yet a boy. Failing to confess Christ, he lost the sense of his acceptance with God. He was married August 24, 1825, to Magdaline Snyder. He again sought the Lord, erected the family altar, and in this act regained the witness of the Spirit. From that hour the light shown of that altar continuously. He joined the first class of the Methodist Episcopal Church that was formed at Freys Bush, Montgomery Co., which class was organized at his house. He served as a steward and a trustee for many years. As a citizen he was faithful to his obligations, and a defender and promoter of the right. Within three years before his death he lost three brothers. He was the father of three sons and five daughters, all Christians, and all but one members of the church of his choice. Two of his sons are honored members of the Genesee Conference. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for fifty years, always acceptable and beloved. He was for years a great but patient sufferer. Through excessive labor his health failed in early manhood, and was afflicted with asthma. For more than twenty years he seldom slept in the bed, but passed the long hours of night in a chair. He patiently waited for the voice of the Master to say, "It is enough." His last sufferings were intense, rendering it almost impossible for him to say anything more than "yes" or "no" to a direct question. When asked if he feared to die, he replied "No" To the question: "Can you put your trust in the Lord?" he responded "Yes." The scriptural passages were repeated: "They that trust in the Lord shall never be confounded;" "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life." "He replied. "I believe." The night before his death when asked if he was ready, he replied, "I have tried to have everything ready." These were about the last words he attempted to speak. Father Countryman leaves a faithful Christian companion, with whom he lived fifty years, to wait a little time longer for the rewards of life eternal. John H. Blades. Cameron, N.Y. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), March 6, 1879 P.7]

DAVIS, Mary E., Obituary

MRS. MARY E. DAVIS was born in Greenwood, Steuben Co., N.Y., Oct. 2, 1846. Her parents, Brother and Sister Zeba Cook, brought her up in the knowledge and fear of God. In her parental home, where the family altar has been steadily kept up, on one of the occasions of domestic worship, when about nine years of age, Sister D. was hopefully converted, and henceforth dedicated her life and services to God. She was married to Mr. Julius E. Davis Dec. 14, 1875 who lives to cherish her virtues, but mourn her departure from him on Friday morning, Dec. 6, 1878. Sister D., in all the relations of life was highly esteemed, beloved and useful. As a Christian and worker in the Sunday School and other departments of church labor, she was faithful and efficient. She retained her post of duty until failing health and strength compelled her to abandon it. Of our deceased sister it has also been said that she was much beloved and enemies she had none. Her end corresponded with her life. During her fatal sickness of about thirteen weeks, while the outward man was slowly and almost imperceptibly sinking and declining, she manifested a submissive spirit. At first she had a ? to recover if in accordance with the Divine will, but when it was announced to her that hope of recovery was abandoned, she received the message with unmurmuring Christian submission. On rallying from quite a low state in the progress of her disease, she remarked her work was not quite done, refering to some secular family matters. These being adjusted, she said: "I am now ready." Her influence on neighbors who visited and watched with her was obviously beneficial. The deceased took an active part, as is the wont of the whole family, in the family devotion up to the last evening but one. As she sat in her chair and rested her feet on an opposite chair, or as she lay prostate upon her bed, she summoned failing energies and faltering voice in prayer. She literally died at her post. Being dead she yet speaks to bereft relatives, friends, church and community. H. BUTLIN. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), February 27, 1879 P.7]

GRIFFIN, Fannie, Obituary

Mrs. Fannie Griffin, wife of O. C. Griffin, and daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Merrick, died of consumption in Liberty, McKean Co., Penn., May 6, 1879, aged 38 years. She was born in Troupsbugh, N.Y. From a child she was of a religious turn of mind, but at the age of eighteen she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and from that time until her death she remained a faithful, consistent Christian. She was very highly esteemed in the neighborhood where she lived. She had not enjoyed good health from a child, but with feeble health her place in the house of Go was never vacant when it was possible to attend. Her sufferings were severe, but she bore all with great patience, looking forward with hope to the "sweet rest" awaiting her. As she neared the river, the light along her pathway shone more brightly. The victory was complete, her death a triumph. She told her friends not to think of her as in the grave, but as "gone home." She said "I have no fear, I know I shall pass gently, peacefully, into the arms of Jesus." Her last word was "Jesus." She leaves a husband, three children, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. P. W. MYNARD. Port Allegany, Pa., June 16, 1879. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), July 3, 1879 P.7]

HILL, Eliza J., Obituary

Eliza J., wife of Chas. Hill, departed this life in Addison, Steuben Co., N.Y., Sept. 1, 1878. She was born in Malton, Yorkshire, England, April 1, 1821. For twenty-one years she has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In her home they called her blessed; in the church they miss her, for she was doing what she could. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." C.E.M. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), April 24, 1879 P.7]

LENORD, Richard W., Obituary

Richard W. Lenord was born in New Jersey in 1814, and died December 15, 1878. At the age of eighteen he was converted to God under the labors of Rev. Zina J. Buck, and the same year he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two years later he moved from the east and settled in the town of Bradford, Steuben co., N.Y. At the age of twenty he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Stilts, and for fourty-four years they traveled the rugged path of life, sharing each others joys and griefs. Strongly attached to the church of his choice our brother walked forty-six years with the church. A large portion of his useful life was spent as leader in the church. His faith strong and his mind clear, he was ever ready to give a reason for the hope within. Bro. Lenord fell asleep in the arms of Jesus and passed on to the many mansions above, leaving a companion and one daughter to mourn their loss. G.S. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), January 30, 1879 P.7]

LOUNSBERRY, Amminda A., Obituary

Mrs. Amminda A. Lounsberry was born in Pultney, Steuben Co., N.Y., Nov 6., 1823, and died at her home in Hammondsport, March 19, 1879. Deceased was converted in her youth, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church more than thirty-five years, and a life member of the American Bible Society fifteen years. She was married to Nathan Lounsberry April 16, 1848. From the nature of her disease (consumption) she was a great sufferer for several years. A faithful wife, an affectionate mother and a devoted Christian has passed away. She died without a struggle in the triumphs of a living faith. Beloved by all who knew her, leaving a husband, a son and daughter, and a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. Her warfare is ended, her victory is complete. C. G. CURTISS. Hammondsport, N.Y., March 24, 1879. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), April 3, 1879 P.7]

POWERS, Sister Deloisa, Obituary

Sister Deloisa Powers was born in South Brimfield, Mass., Oct. 13, 1805, was married in 1822, moved to Steuben Co., N.Y., in 1828, was left a widow in 1867, and died at her home in Troupsburgh, N.Y., April 10, 1879. The last fifty years of her earthly pilgrimage she lived a Christian life, and was a faithful and devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was loved and respected by those who knew her, and passed peacefully away trusting in her crucified but risen Savior. During her last illness her sufferings were great, but she bore them with great patience and Christian resignation. She often spoke of God's great goodness and the kindness of neighbors and friends toward her. She leaves one son and two daughters, with grandchildren, to mourn their loss. N.B. CONGDON. Troupsburgh, N.Y., May 26, 1879. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), June 19, 1879 P.7]

SMITH, Sarah J., Obituary

Sarah J. Smith, wife of Charles W. Smith, died at her home in Wayne, Steuben Co., N.Y., Dec. 2, 1878, in her 50th year. She had been a great sufferer more than three years. During her long sickness she exhibited the utmost Christian confidence, and gently passed away with an unfaltering trust in God. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of seventeen. Her life was marked by those traits that pre-eminently adorn the Christian character. She leaves her husband and four children to mourn her loss. C. G. CURTISS. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), March 13, 1879 P.7]

THRASHER, Davis, Obituary

Davis Thrasher died at the residence of Richard Smith, in the town of West Union, Steuben Co., N.Y., March 5, 1879, aged 83 years and 6 months. He was converted in the year 1816, in the town of Ashford, Conn., where he resided until the year 1837, when he moved to the State of New York. The last twenty years (with the exception of eighteen months) he lived in Spring Mills, Allegany Co., N.Y. In the fall of 1877, he with a widowed daughter accepted a home with their grandchildren in order that he might be free from labor and care, where he peacefully passed away after an illness of five weeks. When the chill of death was fastened upon him, holding a young man's hand, he said: "J., I am almost across the river. Prepare to meet me in heaven." The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. Miller, after which his remains were conveyed to Spring Mills and deposited by the side of a loved companion who preceded him four years to the Christian's home. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), June 5, 1879 P.7]