Wyoming County Times

"Mrs. Betsey Bingham, Widow of the late Colonel William, died at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon aged 82 years. She was the daughter of Mr. William Knapp, one of the pioneers of Wyoming County and was born in Warsaw on the 8th of December, 1808. On October 14, 1828, she was married to Colonel William Bingham, at Perry, where her father then resided. Col. Bingham kept hotel at Dansville, Pike and Portageville, and after living in a private house at Cuylerville for about two years they came to Warsaw and took possession of the Bingham House in 1844. With the exception of two years spent in Buffalo, Colonel Bingham was proprietor of the Bingham House, from 1844 to January 1st, 1886 and both he and Mrs. Bingham were widely known and most highly esteemed. Upon giving up hotel life they purchased the house on Genesee street which has ever since been the family homestead. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bingham, three of whom died in infancy. Colonel Bingham died June 25, 1869, and a son, Lucien W. Bingham, on May 28, 1885. The surviving members of the family are, William Bingham, Mrs. James O. McClure and Miss Mettie Bingham, all residing in Warsaw. Mrs. Bingham leaves also three sisters, Mrs. Oliver Atherton of Moscow, Mrs. Rhoda Cross of Perry, and Mrs. Eunice C. Smead of Buffalo. Mrs. Bingham has been in feeble health during the past year or more. Death came quietly, peacefully, and was met with the utmost cheerfulness and resignation. Her life has been an unusually active one, full of good works and self-sacrificing devotion to family and friends. Her declining years have been cheered and solaced by the loving care and companionship of her devoted children who have been unremitting in their affectionate efforts for her happiness and comfort. Mrs. Bingham was a woman of high christian character, consistent and devout. On Monday afternoon, with her family gathered by her bedside, she repeated the Lord's prayer with them, until the words "Thy will be done" were reached, when her voice grew too feeble and faltering to continue. "After life's fitful fever she sleeps well." The funeral will be held from Trinity church on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Spalding officiating."

"Death of Lucien P. Knapp.
Lucien P. Knapp, eldest son of Major Jacob W. Knapp, died on Sunday Morning at 8 o'clock, aged 48 years. Mr. Knapp was born Oct. 20th, 1842, and when 14 years of age learned the trade of printing in the Western New Yorker office. At the breaking out of the war when he was not yet 18 years of age he enlisted in Co. K. 17th Reg. N.Y. Vols. of which Gideon H. Jenkins was Captain. At the expiration of his two years term of service he went to work on a paper in Ohio and re-enlisted in a regiment from that state, but was immediately transferred to Co. D, 1st N.Y. Dragoons of which his father was Captain, and served until the war closed. He was an excellent printer and has one good work as compositor upon several different newspapers including the TIMES and New Yorker. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Major Knapp on Genesee street, in charge of Gibbs Post G.A.R., Rev. W. A. Hobbs being the officiating clergyman. Mr. Knapp leaves a wife, two daughters and one son. He is survived also by his aged father, two sisters and one brother.
On the evening of March 13th while Mr. Knapp was in Vosburgh's saloon, alcohol was thrown upon his clothing and set on fire. The pants he wore were of cotton fabric and his legs were terribly burned before the fire could be extinguished. He was taken to his home and Dr. Palmer summoned. The following Wednesday he was removed to his father's house on Genesee street, where he received most faithful and tender care from his wife and sisters. The severe burns were on the under side of the left leg where the cords and arteries were exposed as the burnt flesh sloughed off. The most skillful medical attention was given him by Dr. Palmer, with Dr. Baker as consulting physician. The shock to Mr. Knapp's nervous system was so great and the burns so severe that from the first there seemed small chance of his recovery. For the past three weeks he has been almost constantly in a state of mild delirium, only occasionally seeming to recognize his friends or realize his condition, and on Sunday morning the end came.
On Monday afternoon Coroner Clute empaneled the following jury: John P. Randall (foreman), M.G. Rowe, Marshall Richards, A.B. Bishop, John Hanigan, Walter B. Fargo, Robert Barnett, A.P. Gage and Samuel Crawford. E.E. Charles assisted the Coroner. Drs. Palmer and Baker performed an autopsy and after taking the testimony of Dr. Palmer the inquest was adjourned to Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. At that time Dr. Baker's testimony was heard, and another adjournment taken until this (Wednesday) morning."

"Thomas E. Knapp died on Thursday June 11th, at the Buffalo State Hospital where he had been for the past two months. Mr. Knapp was the third son of Major J.W. Knapp, and was born on December 25, 1846. He enlisted May 20th, 1861, in Co. K. 17th regiment N.Y. Vol. and served in the army until November of that year. He leaves a widow and three sons. The remains were brought to Warsaw for burial, the funeral being held from his late residence on Water Street Saturday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Spalding officiating."

"Gainesville— The funeral of Nyrum Evans was held from the family home on Sunday, April 1, 1893, he died on Wednesday. He was born at Green Bay in the town of Gainesville on February 11, 1836 at the old Evans' homestead, being the third of a family of eight children. He was twice married, his first wife being Sarah A. Knapp, daughter of William of this village. Of this union five children were born, only one of whom is living, Fred Evans. In 1876, he married Emma Eldridge, the wife who mourns his loss. Three children were born of this union of whom only one is living, Howard. Burial was in Maple Grove, Gainesville."

"Mrs. Morris
Mrs. Lucy Bradley Morris, wife of Luther M. Morris, died on Wednesday morning, May 9, aged 77 years. She is survived by her husband, and one son, Charles L. Morris. She was born in Middlebury, on March 14, 1817, and was married to Mr. Morris May 2, 1844, their fiftieth anniversary occurring on the Wednesday previous to her death.
On Tuesday Mrs. Morris and her sister Mrs. Burleigh of Wyoming dined with Mr. and Mrs. Noble Morris, and at 4 o'clock were about returning to Mrs. Morris' home. Their horse was hitched in the side year and when about half way from the house to the buggy, Mrs. Morris fell, stricken with apoplexy, accompanied by paralysis of the right side. She was carried into the house, Drs. Kusj and Slaught summoned and the case pronounced hopeless. She died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning without having regained consciousness. The remains were taken to her late home, where the funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Morris was a woman of unusual loveliness of character and won the hearts of young and old. Though quiet and gentle in manner, she possessed great strength of mind and purpose, a fine intellect, and was about all a beautiful home maker. The charming hospitality of the pleasant home over which she presided has been well-known and enjoyed by several generations, and the sweet influence which she exerted has been felt in many a household. Deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband, the son and grandchildren, the faithful and devoted daughter-in-law and grand-daughter-in-law, to all of whom this blow is a grievous one."

"An Honored Veteran Gone
Funeral of Major Jacob W. Knapp — Impressive Ceremonies.
"Major Jacob W. Knapp died at his home on Genesee street on Sunday afternoon last at 4 o'clock, from an attack of paralysis with which he was stricken the previous Monday. Many a man less courageous, would have yielded long ago to the feebleness which came with his advancing years, but almost daily until last Sunday week was his familiar form seen upon our streets.
Jacob Wilson Knapp was born in Warsaw on August 20, 1813, his parents having moved here from Orwell, Vt., the previous year, and nearly all his life has been spent in this town. In August 1836 he was married to Miss Elvira Putnam, who died six years ago. Of the seven children born to them only two survive, Miss Caroline Knapp and Mrs. Harriet C. Knapp.
In politics Major Knapp was a staunch, Jeffersonian Democrat, and in spite of the fact that this town was overwhelmingly against him politically, he was justice of the peace from 1842 until 1882, performing the duties of the office with ability and fairness. He was Warsaw's postmaster from 1852 until 1862.
His career as a soldier was of exceptional honor, and he was one of General Sheridan's most trusted men. His valor and bravery knew no limit, and his kindness endeared him to everyone in his command. He recruited Company D. of the famous New York Dragoons and was its captain from August 15, 1862, until December 1864, when he was commissioned major of the regiment with which he remained until its discharge from service in July 1865.
During the war he took no furloughs, but was continually at his post of duty. His sons Augustus, Lucien and Thomas were with him in his service. Major Knapp leaves behind him as an example and an incentive to others, the record of an honorable and upright life.
The funeral was held from Trinity church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. M.C. Hyde officiating. All the business places in town were closed during the funeral hours, and flags were at half staff. The church was far too small to hold all who came to pay their last tribute of affection and respect to the gallant old soldier and esteemed citizen.
Col. McClure and Mrs. E. O. McNair sang in a manner which greatly enhanced the impressiveness of the service...
The casket was covered with the flag which hung over Captain Knapp's recruiting tent at Portage and over Company D's headquarter's tent all during the war...
Surviving members of company D., besides those mentioned, formed the guard of honor, and other members of the 1st New York Dragoons also did escort duty for their revered comrade and commander...
Among those from out-of-town in attendance at the funeral were a brother, William Knapp of Howell, Mich; a cousin, Dwight Knapp of Rochester... a telegram received during the funeral service announced the detention of Major Knapp's brother, James A. Knapp of Marion, Ohio, en route, and that he would arrive on the train at 3 o'clock... The burial services was conducted by Gibbs post in accordance with the Grand Army Ritual."

"Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular communication of Warsaw lodge, 549 F. & A. M., held in Masonic hall Tuesday evening, Nov. 27, A. L. 5894. the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our worthy and esteemed brother, Jacob W. Knapp,
Whereas, Our deceased brother has ever been a faithful member of this lodge, doing all in his power for the Masonic order and surroundings his life's work with the sublime teachings of Masonry. Therefor be it
Resolved, That we tender the family of our deceased brother, our sincere sympathy and condolence.
Resolve, That in the death of our esteemed brother, Warsaw lodge has lost on of its most faithful members, ever ready to share and perform his duties while strength lasted, and our community a law abiding and exemplary citizen.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of Warsaw lodge and a copy be sent to the bereaved family.
W.J. Service,
A.A. Andrews,
C.W. Smith"

"Mrs. Atherton:
"Maryette Atherton of Moscow, Livingston Co., NY, died at her home Saturday the 10th inst., aged 80 yrs. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon last, Rev. Mr. Gutelius officiating, and the body was brought to Warsaw for burial Monday. Mrs. Atherton was aunt to Mrs. J.O. McClure, William H. Bingham and Mrs. M. A. Older of this village; cousin to Luther and Noble Morris, and sister to Mrs. Eunice Smead of Buffalo, and Mrs. Rhoda Cross of Perry, and the late Mrs. William Bingham. Mrs. Atherton was born in Warsaw."

"Obituary
Watrous:
Mrs. Electa Noble Watrous, widow of the late Luther Watrous, died at the home of her son, Adelbert Watrous, Perry, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20, 1896, at the advanced age of 90 years and 3 months. Her parents moved from Vermont and settled in Warsaw, her father being the first male interment in the Warsaw Cemetery.
For over 70 years she has been known to her friends and neighbors to have borne submissively, patiently and cheerfully the varied experiences of life, those of early pioneer days, and the weariness and pain of declining years. She seems so appreciative of every kindness and attention the family so cheerfully bestowed upon her, and would often say "you have all been so kind to me." It may be truthfully said, "She hath done what she could."
She was the oldest member of the M.E. church of Perry, having joined about 50 years ago. Seven children were born into the home, two of which preceded the mother to the great hereafter, Mrs. Olive Andrews of Perry and Mrs. Adelia Thompson of Stony Creek, Mich. Those that survive her are, Mrs. Emily McIntyre of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mrs. Harriet Buckland, Dwight, Chas., and Adelbert Watrous of Perry; two brothers, Luther and Noble Morris and a sister, Miss Emeline Morris of Warsaw.
The last sad rites were solemnized at the home Tuesday morning, Dec. 22 at eleven o'clock,, Rev. Benjamin Copeland of Perry and Rev. J.J. Shingler of Perry Center officiating. The remains were placed in Prospect Cemetery Perry Center."

"Mrs. George Reynolds after a long illness died of heart failure suddenly Monday am."

"REYNOLDS
George Benjamin Reynolds, a ... long resident of Gainesville, died suddenly
at his home in that place on Tuesd... morning, aged 53 years, 9 months, a... 16 days. He was a veteran of the ci... war. His wife, Mrs. Amelia Kna... Reynolds, died on November 21st, 189... He is survived by one son, Edgar Reynolds of Gainesville.
The funeral will be held this...noon."

"Luther M. Morris, died at the home of his son, Charles L. Morris, at half past six o'clock on Tuesday morning, February 14th, 1899, after a short illness, aged 84 years. He was born in Warsaw January 3rd, 1815, the second son of Solomon Morris, Jr., who came to this town from Hampton, N.Y. about 1806, and had always lived at the old homestead which his father built, about one mile and a half south of the village. His mother was Olive Knapp Morris, who was born in Orville, Vt. He was married on May 2, 1844, to Miss Lucy Bradley of Middlebury, who died on May 9th, 1894, just a week after they had celebrated their golden wedding. It was a singular coincidence that both Mr. and Mrs. Morris should have died away from the beautiful home where they had passed so many happy years together. It will be remembered that Mrs. Morris was stricken with apoplexy at the residence of Noble Morris in this village on May 8th, 1894, and died there the day following, the remains being taken to her own home from which funeral services were held on May 12th.
Mr. Morris was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of this town, winning and holding the respect and confidence of all who knew him by his high character and upright life. The most generous and cordial hospitality was always dispensed at the Morris homestead, and many hearts hold pleasant memories of happy times spend there.
Mr. Morris is survived by one son, Charles L. Morris, one brother and one sister, Noble Morris and Miss Emeline Morris. Owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Charles Morris, the funeral will be held from Mr. Morris' late home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. M.C. Hyde will officiate.
Deepest sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Morris in this double bereavement and sorrow."

"Death of a Pioneer
Rhoda Cross died at her home on Covington St., Perry Friday p.m., July 28th, at 6:30, aged 88 years, 11 months. She was a daughter of William and Clorinda Knapp, early pioneers in the town of Warsaw, where she was born Sept. 13th, 1810. Her life nearly spanned the century. She had lived to see this western wilderness blossom into fruitful fields dotted with populous cities and thriving villages. "Aunt Rhoda," as she was familiarly called, was a woman of character; independent, self reliant, intelligent, of sound judgment, retaining her faculties in a wonderful degree to the end, and while from physical infirmity she had not cared to mingle with the world for several years, yet she never lost her interests in the stirring events of the age and kept well posted and abreast with the times.
She removed with her parents when a small girl to the town of Perry, settling on a farm north of West Perry. Here she remained, caring for her parents with filial love and tenderness until her death. In the early sixties she came into the village of Perry, buying the little home where she died. In early life she took Christ as her Saviour and Protector and united with the M.E. church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member to the day of her death. Funeral service was held Monday at 1:30 p.m., at which her pastor, Rev. B. Copeland, spoke very feelingly and truthfully of her interest in current events and her cheerfulness and contentment while absolutely alone, as she was most of the time. Interment at Warsaw. Only one sister remains, Mrs. Eunice Smead of Buffalo."

"Gainesville...
The death of John S. Leffingwell occurred on Sunday evening, September 22, 1900. He was born April 26, 1823, at Essex, Essex County, NY and would have reached his 73d year in April next. He came to Gainesville in 1840, and from that date, excepting the time he served in the army, his continued residence has been in this village. He was married to Huldah J. Knapp in 1850[.] Enlisted in Co D, 136th N Y V, was wounded at Resaca, Ga, and received his discharge at Nashville at the close of the war. Comrade Leffingwell has been a very active and enthusiastic member of the GAR for many years. All through a long and tedious illness he has always shown remarkable cheerfulness of disposition and a temperament that was full of consolation and interest in his fellow comrades and very loyal to the organization. He held the offices of Commander and Adjutant of the William B. Lawrence Post, No 301, Dep't New York. He was a member of the M E church at Gainesville. The funeral services were held in the church on Wednesday, September 26, at 2 o'clock. He leaves a widow and four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Powers, Mrs. J. W. Shipman, Mrs. N. H. Burns and Mrs. Fred Powers. There are now living seventeen grand children and eleven great grand children."

"Obituary.
LEFFINGWELL.
John S. Leffingwell, late Co. D. 135th N.Y. Vols., died Sunday, September 23, 1900, at his home in the town of Gainesville, aged 72 years, 4 months, 27 days. He was born in Essex, N.Y., but has been a resident of Gainesville for sixty years. June 26th, 1850, he was married to Miss Huldah J. Knapp, who with four daughters survive him. They are: Mrs. Frances T. O. Powers, Mrs. Etta M. Burns, Mrs. Amy S. Shipman of Belvidere, N.Y., Mrs. Mary E. Lawson of Perry Center.
Soon after Mr. Leffingwell enlisted and was in service a son was born to them, who lived three months and whom the father never saw, his loyal wife bearing bravely with him this affliction in the loss of an only son.
He was wounded in the battle of Reseca, Georgia, May 15, 1864, and was deprived of further service in Sherman';s famous march to the sea, being left in the hospital among the wounded. As a result of the close of the war he was discharged at Nashville, Ten., May 23, 1865. His record is that of a brave and efficient soldier.
In his town he had been town clerk and the holder of various offices of trust. He was a prominent member of Gibbs Post at Warsaw.
The funeral was attended at 2 p.m. from the Gainesville M. E. Church September 26th, interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. He was borne to his final resting place by his comrades of the 136th N.Y.V., with a delegation from Gibbs and other G.A.R. Posts, Comrade Rev. C. G. Stevens, officiating"

"Dwight Noble Watrous died on Friday evening, October 26th, of disease of the kidneys with other complications. He had been in poor health for several years, but being a man of strong will, he fought stubbornly against giving up to sickness. He gradually grew worse until he was informed by his physician that his time was limited. Thursday evening he appeared a little better than usual. He ate supper with the family and chatted pleasantly with them before retiring. Friday morning he was discovered lying upon his couch in an unconscious condition, from which he did not recover, passing away easily and without struggle at 5 o'clock in the evening.
Mr. Watrous was the oldest son in a family of seven; of whom four are living viz: Charles C., Adelbert A, (well known farmers in the town of Perry), Mrs. D. H. Buckland (Harriet) of Perry and Mrs. J. T. McIntire (Emily) of Ypsilanti, Mich. Three have died, viz: Mrs. Samuel Andrews (Oliver), Mrs. Hiram Thompson (Adelia), and Dwight.
The deceased was born August 6th, 1830, on the same farm where he died, about five miles northwest of Perry. All his life was spent in this neighborhood, except a year of his youth, when he was employed as a locomotive fireman by his cousin Mr. Cassander Watrous, who was a prominent railroad man.
In 1856 Mr. Watrous was married to Miss Sophia Curtis, of this town, who, with their two children, Lillian B., and Luther, survive him.
The funeral was held at the house on Monday afternoon, Rev. S.W. Lloyd of Perry, officiating, with interment at Perry Center."

"RUSSELL
Mrs. Betsey, wife of William Russell, died at their family residence in Gainesville, N.Y., Sunday morning, Nov. 4th, 1900, aged 69 years, 5 months and 24 days. She was born in Gainesville, daughter of William S. and Amy Pike Knapp who were natives of Rutland, Vermont. Mrs. Russell was one of a family of five daughters and one son, all these except one, the next older daughter, have passed to the realms of rest. She was united in marriage Sept. 30th, 1853, to William Russell then and now a resident of Gainesville. To them were born four sons and three daughters, of these, with their father, four survive, viz, William D. Russell, Miss Carrie Russell, Mrs. Leona, wife of Bert Belden of Gainesville, and Seymour James Russell of Pike, N.Y.
The funeral services were largely attended at the M.E. church of which she was a highly esteemed and useful member. Interment made in the beautiful "Maple Grove" Cemetery of Gainesville, Tuesday p.m., Nov. 6th, 1900. Rev. C.T. Stevens officiating, and Prof. S.L. Strivings. Thus closes the earthly career of another of Gainesville's life residents."

"Obituary. Knapp.
Arthur T. Knapp died at the Buffalo State Hospital on Friday, aged 27 years. He had lived his life in Warsaw, where he was highly esteemed and thoroughly respected. He was a printer by trade, having learned the art preservative in THE TIMES office, being employed, however, the latter part of his life in the office of the New Yorker(.) About a year ago his mind broke down from overwork, and he has been in Buffalo since December.
His wife and two children survive, also his mother, and two brothers, Frank Knapp of Rochester, and Walter Knapp of this village. His funeral was largely attended from St. Michael's church, Monday morning at nine o'clock, Rev. T.A. Murray, officiating and the interment was in the Roman Catholic cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the stricken family."

"Obituary. Hovey
Spencer E. Hovey of No. 188 Spencer street, Rochester, died on Thursday night at the city hospital in Rochester after an illness of a week with inflammation of the lungs. The funeral was held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the residence of Dr. Hovey on North Fitzhugh street in Rochester and the burial was in that city.
Mr. Hovey, who was 76 years of age, was born in Warsaw, but nearly all his life was spent in Batavia. He moved to Rochester six years ago. He was a carriage trimmer and had followed that occupation in Rochester. He has long been a member of the Presbyterian denomination and attended the Brick church in Rochester. In politics he had always been a staunch Democrat. Mr. Hovey is survived by two sons and two daughters, Fred. L. Hovey of Rochester and Luke S. Hovey, Mrs. J. M. Hamilton and Mrs. Jerome L. White, all of Batavia. He also leaves a brother, Dr. Bleeker L. Hovey of Rochester. His wife died on May 4, 1902."

"MORRIS.
Mrs. Noble Morris died at her home on Brooklyn street in this village just after midnight on Monday, in her seventy-sixth year. She was Helen L., the daughter of Chauncey Doolittle, of Wethersfield, where she was born November 15, 1828[.] She was married to Mr. Morris February 22, 1865, who survives her, also two children by a former marriage, George Benedict and Mrs. C.W. McElwain of Lake City, Min..
Mrs. Morris was possessed of a lovely christian character, which made her generally respected and loved. She was a faithful communicant of the Episcopal church, and in the works of the church took great delight.
Funeral services will be held from her late home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. H.S. Gately officiating. Burial in Warsaw cemetery."

"KNAPP. Miss Sally Knapp died at Canaseraga, N. Y., January 14th, 1905, aged 98 years. She was a daughter of Daniel Knapp and Lydia, a daughter of Solomon Morris, Sr., of Warsaw. Her father was one of the pioneers of the town, coming here in 1806, where he resided until his death in 1858.
"Aunt Sally", as she was familiarly called, lived in Warsaw during her long life and with one exception, was at the time of her death the oldest woman in town. She was bright, active, and her health exceptionally good, finally passing away from old age. Her funeral took place in Trinity Church on Monday afternoon, Rev. S. Gatley officiating, with interment in Warsaw cemetery. Last November she went to Caneseraga to live with her niece, Mrs. Mundy. Her 93rd birthday was last Friday."

"The remains of Mrs. Emma Bradley Morris reached Warsaw from Denver Col., last Friday evening at about eight o'clock, and were borne to her late home on Park street, where the funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. H. S. Gatley officiating, burial in Warsaw cemetery. Mrs. Morris was born in Cheshire, Conn. February 11, 1857. When she was eight years old , her family moved to Meriden, Conn., which was her home until her marriage to Mr. Edward H. Morris, January 31, 1883." Her husband, and one son, Edward B. Morris, survive her. A son, Walter B., died March 28, 1889, at the age of nearly three years. Her mother, Mrs. Abigail Bradley, a brother, Walter H. Bradley, both of Meriden Conn., and a brother, John A. Bradley of Ashtabula, Ohio, also survive her.
Mr & Mrs. John A. Bradley and Miss Bradley of Ashtabula, Ohio & Mr Walter H. Bradley of Meriden Conn attended."

"Obituary. MORRIS.
Mr. Noble Morris died Wednesday, September 27, 1905, at midnight after an illness of three hours, aged 88 years. Mr. Morris was a man of unusual physical strength and vigor, with intellect and faculties undimmed. He was on the street as usual Wednesday and showed no sign of illness until about 9 o'clock in the evening, when he complained of difficulty in breathing. He died in the house where he had lived for fifty-four years.
Noble Morris was born in Warsaw on Match 11, 1817, the son of Solomon and Olive Noble Morris. He was engaged in the hardware business here from 1845 until 1899, under the firm name of Hodge & Morris, Morris & Buzton, Morris & Lewis, Morris & Son, Morris & Company, under which name the business was continued until they sold out the Ballentine Hardware Company in 1899.
Mr. Morris was married on September 1st, 1842, to Miss Betsy A. Doolittle of Wethersfield, and three children were born to them, Ann Janette, who died in infancy, Edward Hebert, who survives him, and Emma Charlotte, who married Frank W. Savage and died at Lake Eustice, Fla. several years ago. Mrs. Morris died in August, 1863, and on February 22, 1865, Mr. Morris was married to Mrs. Helen Benedict, widow of George Benedict and daughter of Chauncey Doolittle of Wethersfield. She died on March 14, 1904.
Mr. Morris was one of the vestrymen of Trinity Church at its organization in 1852, and has been warden or vestryman nearly all the time since. In 1868 he was elected one of the village trustees and held that office very acceptably for ten years. He was an officer and stockholder in the Warsaw Water Works Co., a private corporation for several years, was one of the directors of the Warsaw Gas Cop. He was a staunch Democrat and with one exception had voted for more presidents than any other man in Warsaw. Besides his son, Mrs. Morris leaves one sister, Miss Emeline Morris of this village.
The funeral was held from his late home on Brooklyn street at three o'clock on Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. L. Stoddard officiating."

"KNAPP.
Dwight Knapp died in Rochester December 5, 1905, aged 79 years. He was born in Warsaw where he lived until early manhood when he moved to Rochester. For a while he was conductor on the New York Central rail Road, and afterward depot master in that city. Later he was president of the Rochester Cartage Co. and dealer in real estate, from which he retired on account of ill health, he having been an invalid for several years."

"Miss Emeline Morris, a life long resident of Warsaw, died Monday afternoon, January 8, 1906, aged 82 years. She was the last surviving member of a family of 7 children born to Solomon and Olive Knapp Morris, Mr. Morris becoming a resident and prominent citizen of Warsaw in 1806, their children being Dr. Rowley Morris, Luther M. Morris, Noble Morris, Sally, wife of Israel Hodge, Salvira, first wife of B.B. Conable, Emeline the subject of this sketch and James Solomon Morris, all now deceased. Funeral services will be attended Friday at 2 p. m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, January 12, 1906, with interment in the family lot of our Warsaw cemetery beside her parents and youngest brother. Rev. H.L. Stoddard officiating clergyman.

"Death of Dr. B.L Hovey
Dr. Bleeker Lansing Hovey, one of the oldest physicians of Rochester, died Saturday morning at his home, No. 34 North Fitzhugh Street, in his 89th year. Dr. Hovey has been in failing health for some time, but until recently was quite active and retained a lively interest in affairs.
Dr. Hovey was born in Warsaw, October 4, 1817. His paternal grandfather, Josiah Hovey, settled in Warsaw in 1798, and his father, Eliphalet Hovey was a farmer at Warsaw. Dr. Hovey's mother was Sally Knapp, of Vermont, a daughter of William Knapp, who came to Warsaw in 1802.
The early education of Dr. Hovey was acquired in the common schools and in Middlebury Academy, and he later took an academic course in Lima Seminary. He began the study of medicine in 1838 in the office of Dr. Thomas Spencer, of Geneva, a professor in the Geneva Medical School, and he graduated in the class of 1843. In the same year he began to practice in Dansville, Livingston County, and was for sixteen years in that village.
At the beginning of the Civil War Dr. Hovey was commissioned a surgeon of the 136th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, and was subsequently appointed a surgeon of the United States Volunteers. He was appointed brigade surgeon and division surgeon in the Eleventh Army Corps. and was in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and in many other engagements in which the Army of the Potomac had a part.
Dr. Hovey went with the Eleventh Army Corps when it and the Twelth Corps were transferred to the West, and was in the battles of Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain. After the battle of Nashville and the campaign of 1864, he was made medical purveyor and hospital inspector in the army of the Cumberland. He was medical director of the Twentieth Army Corps, under General Hooker, and continued in the service until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged.
About 1844 Dr. Hovey married Miss Marilla Danforth, who aided in caring for the wounded during the war. She went to the front in December, 1862, a short time after her son, Frank, then 16 years of age, had entered the hospital service as steward.
At the close of the war Dr. and Mrs. Hovey with their family settled in Rochester. Mrs. Hovey died February 12, 1899. She was one of the few women who were pensioned by the government. Dr. and Mrs. Hovey had one son, Frank. H., who died July 2, 1898.
Dr. Hovey always maintained a lively interest in Warsaw, and was a guest at Col. Mc Clure during our Centennial. The funeral was held Monday."

"Portageville ... Mr. Richard Dewey died a[t] his home Friday morning after a lingering illness[.] He was over 70 years of age[.] The funeral was largely attended from the Baptist church Sunday at 3 p m Rev C L Parkhurst officiating[.] Mr. Dewey leaves two daughters Mrs. Bristol of this place and Mrs. James Cleveland of Castile and one son Mr. Dell Dewey of Tonawanda, besides other relatives and a host of friends[.] He was a highly respected citizen of this place."

"Obituary. Smead.
Eunice C. Smead, widow of Selah E. Smead died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Herbert H. Brooks in Buffalo, Saturday evening, March 20th at 7:30 o'clock of cerebral hemorrhage, aged 84 years.
Deceased was born in the town of Perry in 1825 one of six children of William and Clorinda Knapp. About 60 years ago she was married to Selah C. Smead. For a short time a number of years ago she resided in Warsaw with her sister, Mrs. William Bingham, and since 1860 she has lived in Buffalo. She is survived by the daughter at whose home she died. Mrs. Smead was an aunt of Mrs. Mary Older of this village.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. H. H. Brooks, 923 Seventh Street at three o'clock. Rev. Leon O. Williams of the Church of the Messiah Buffalo, officiating.
The remains were brought to Warsaw Monday morning and burial took place in the family lot in Warsaw Cemetery.
Out of town friends here on Monday for the burial besides Mr. and Mrs. Brooks were, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Atherton of Moscow, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Smead of Pavilion, Miss Lucy Smead of Buffalo, and Rev. Leon O. Williams of Buffalo who also officiated at the grave."

"KNAPP
Mrs. Abigail Knapp, widow of the late Dwight Knapp, died last Friday, June 21st, at the home of her son Morris D. Knapp in Rochester, aged 81 years. She was born in Warsaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stedman and her early life was spent here. Her husband Dwight Knapp was also born here, the son of Harley and Fanny Morris Knapp. For many years he was connected with the Central railroad in Rochester. His death occurred about six years ago. One brother Hubbard Stedman of Kalamazoo, Mich., and a half brother, Wm. Lotheridge of Rochester survive.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the home where she died at two o'clock, Rev. Dr. Converse of St Luke's Church of which the deceased was a member officiating, with burial in Rochester."

"The funeral of Caroline E. Knapp was held on Friday Nov. 29th at two o'clock, at the family residence. The Rev. Edward Knapp of New York City a nephew of the deceased officiated in the absence of the rector of Trinity Church. The six nephews Frank W. Knapp; Clarence W. Knapp, Albert E. Knapp, Frederick H. Knapp, Edward M. H. Knapp and Walter J. Knapp acted as bearers. Besides her sister, Harriett C. Knapp and these nephews, two nieces, Laura M. Knapp and Margaret S. Knapp and two nephews and a niece of Buffalo survive. "

"Mrs. Olive K. Doty, widow of James G. Doty, died suddenly at the home of her son, William Doty, in Missoula, Mont, on Tuesday, March 4th. The remains will be brought to Attica for interment."

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"Mrs. Christina Knapp
Mrs. Christina Knapp, widow of the late Thomas Knapp died at the home of her son, Walter J. Knapp, Perry Avenue, in this village on Thursday, March 6, 1924. Mrs. Knapp was born at East Arcade on August 15, 1846, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McGuire. She was married to Thomas Knapp of this village in 1868, who died in 1891.
Most of her life was spent in Warsaw where she had many friends.
Surviving are two sons, Frank Knapp of Rochester and Walter J. Knapp of this village, also six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Julia Hutchinson of Chicago. Services were held from Saint Michael's church on Monday morning at 9:30 with interment in the local cemetery."

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"Card of Thanks
For the many acts of kindness shown during the sickness and death of our mother, we wish to send express our thanks. The acts of sympathy expressed by the flowers send and the cars(sic) donated are deeply appreciated.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Knapp
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knapp
Mrs. Sarah Knapp"

"James William Shipman, died May 26th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Baker on Butternut Street. He was born in Warsaw, November 30, 1850, the son of Stephen and Mary Shipman. In 1875 he married Amy Leffingwell who with one daughter, Mrs. William Baker, and three grandchildren survive.
Mr. Shipman was buried fin Maple Grove Cemetery at Gainesville, Rev. Howard Green of First Baptist church officiated."

"Mrs. Harriet C. Knapp
Harriet C. Knapp, wife of the late Orson C. Knapp, died at her home on Genesee Street, March 6th, 1926. She was born in Warsaw, April 17, 1841, a daughter of Jacob W. and Elvia Putnam Knapp. With the exception of seven years spent in Ohio immediately following her marriage to Mr. Knapp, she has resided in Warsaw all of her life. Surviving are three sons, Clarence of Warsaw, Fred H. of Philadelphia, and Rev. E.M.H. Knapp of Kingston, NY.
Mrs. Knapp was a devouted Christian and a loyal member and ardent supporter of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, March 9th from the home at 1:30 and from Trinity church at 2:30 with Rev. Charles Roger Allison officiating. She was buried in Warsaw cemetery."

"The body of Mrs. Amy Shipman, widow of William J. Shipman, was brought here Saturday and placed in the vault. When the weather permits it will be buried on the family lot in Maple Grove cemetery. Mrs. Shipman spent her girlhood days in this vicinity and is well known by the older people, besides having relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wallace were in Warsaw Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Shipman."

"Gainesville Department...
W. J. Stamp, town superintendent of highways, received word Tuesday of the death of his mother, Mrs. Etta Leffingwell Barrus (sic) in the General hospital in Rochester where she had been ill for several weeks but at last her death result from pneumonia. She was the daughter of the late Huldah and John Leffingwell and was born in this town 69 years ago. In early life she married William Stamp of this village who has been dead many years. To them were born two children. of these W. J. Stamp survives. Later in life she married Nicholas Burns of Rochester who survives, with one daughter, Mrs. Clara Ragan and two sons Walter and Louis Burns all of Rochester; and two sisters, Mrs. Francis Powers of Warsaw and Mrs. Glenn Lathrop of Pike, to mourn her loss. The funeral services and burial were held in Rochester on Saturday."

"Mrs. Amy L. Shipman
Mrs. Amy L. Shipman died at the Woman Relief Corps home at Oxford, N.Y. on Wednesday, December 15th. Amy Leffingwell was born in Gainesville, March 2, 1854, the daughter of John and Hulda Knapp Leffingwell. On July 17, 1873 she married William Shipman in Warsaw. He died in May 1926. Surviving are three grandchildren Letha, Iola and Luella Baker of Warsaw and three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Powers of Warsaw, Mrs. M. H. Burns of Rochester and Mrs. Glenn Lathrop of Pike. She was a member of the Baptist Church, the Warsaw W.C.T.U., Woman's Relief Corps and Warsaw Grange.
The funeral was held at the Baptist church on Saturday, Dec. 19th with the Rev. Howard M. Green officiating. She was taken to Maple Grove cemetery and placed in the vault until weather permits her burial."

"Miss Attolee Glading a native of Attica and primary teacher of the grades of Attica high school for many years died Saturday morning at Gowanda where she had been the past eight years or more. Her home was formerly on East Avenue and she was well known by the older residents. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Ella Wilder of Walden N.Y. Georg(sic) A. Hoy undertaker went for the body Saturday afternoon and a prayer service was held at Forest Hill cemetery by the Rev. Stanley U. Mock, pastor of the church which she when living here attended regularly."

"Gainesville Northwest ... The funeral of George Reynolds was held at the church Tuesday afternoon."

"GEORGE E. REYNOLDS
George Elbert Reynolds of the town of Pike, passed away in the Warsaw Community hospital on November 13th after a two weeks illness. Although he had been in ill health about two years, his death was a great shock to his friends and relatives.
Born in Rochester, N.Y. on July 12, 1865, Mr. Reynolds received his early education in the public schools, later attending the University of Rochester. He was married to the former Miss Ella MacHorle of Skaneateles, N.Y., on April 6, 1898. He spent 35 years as a successful salesman, his territory including all the states of the Union, from Mexico to Canada. Mr. Reynolds who survives her husband usually accompanied him on his travels.
Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery at Rochester, N.Y., on Friday, November 16, 1934."

"Mrs. Lucien P. Knapp
Mrs. Ellen A. Knapp passed away at her home on Prospect Street, Warsaw on Monday evening after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Knapp was born in Arcade, N.Y. on the 12th day of February, 1854, and had reached the age of 82 years. Her home had been in Warsaw for 68 years. Mrs. Knapp was of Irish parentage. Her father was Patrick Healon and her mother, Margaret Stanton Healon, both of whom were born in Limerick, Ireland. She married soon after coming to Warsaw in 1873, to Mr. Lucien P. Knapp, a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Knapp was a member of Company "K" of the Seventeenth Regiment of New York Volunteers, which was an infantry regiment. Company "K" was the first company to leave Warsaw for the front. Mr. Knapp's first term of service was two years, but he re-enlisted in August, 1864 and served for one year nine months. Mr. Knapp died in 1891. For twenty-five years Mrs. Knapp was a member of the Women's Relief Corps. She was also a member of the Congregational Church in Warsaw. Through the years she has had a host of friends who were appreciative of her fine qualities of character and personality. She was a very unusual woman. The calmness and quietness and faith with which she had always met her portion of life's trials and difficulties have been impressed upon the minds of those who knew her best. She always preferred to live quietly and was devoted to her work, her home and her children. Mrs. Knapp's personality was magnetic, because of her genial disposition, her keen sense of humor, her just and kindly estimate of others and her unusual commonsense. She had a strong and real Christian faith. She possessed an abundant degree of real goodness. Mrs. Knapp is survived by two daughters, Mrs. B.G. Yells of Rochester and Mrs. Robert Mann of Warsaw, and one son, Mr. Bert Knapp of Warsaw, and seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The final service was held at the Weeks Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 and the burial was in the family plot in the Warsaw cemetery. The Rev. George D. Miller conducted the service."

"Mrs. Lawrence Powers
Frances T. Powers of 83 Liberty Street, widow of Lawrence Powers, died at her home on Wednesday, August 4. She was born in Gainesville, March 20, 1852 and her parents were John and Hulda Knapp Leffingwell. On October 9, 1867 she married Mr. Powers, who died June 6, 1913. Surviving Mrs. Powers are eight children, Mrs. John Wallace of Pike, Mrs. Hugh McCall of Lament, Edward Powers of Union Springs, Fredericik (sic) Powers of Iowa, Wilford Powers of Tonawanda, Mrs. Floyd Barnard of Arcade, Mrs. Earl Burlingame of Warsaw, and Charles Powers of Union Springs; twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-six great great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Glenn Lathrop of Pike. She was a member of the South Warsaw W.C.T.U., the S.O.V. Auxiliary, the Methodist Church and the Methodist Missionary Society. The Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 6th at 2:30 P.M., at the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. J.W. Sanderson of the Methodist church officiating. The burial will be in Gainesville."

"Morris Death is Shock To County
Died Suddenly at His Home
Saturday, July 30th
Frank Luther Morris, husband of Amy Piper Morris, was born in Warsaw, June 2, 1869, the son of the late Charles Morris and his wife, Emma Truesdell Morris. He was educated at the Warsaw High school and the Rochester Business Institute. On graduation he studied law with Myron Bartlett and Son, but soon after went to work in the office of Morris & Company Hardware, then being conducted by his father and uncle, Noble Morris. From this position he entered the office of the Bradley Salt Company as bookkeeper. On the death of his grandfather, Luther Morris, who had always conducted the Morris Farm, he took over the management of this farm. He always took great pride in his home, which was built by his great grandfather, Solomon Morris, Jr. in 1822 from brick made on the farm.
Mr. Morris was a member of Trinity church in Warsaw, and at the time of his death he held the position of Vestryman. For the past twenty-five years he was Chairman of the Democratic County Committee of Wyoming County, and had for six years held the position of Superintendent of Standards and Purchase of the State of New York. He was appointed to this position by Franklin D. Roosevelt while he was Governor, and he continued to hold this position under Governor Lehman until his resignation was accepted with regret in 1936..."

"Frederic H. Knapp
Frederic Hammond Knapp of 36 Genesse street died suddenly on Thursday, January 25th, in the home which has been occupied three generations of the family.
Mr. Knapp was the second son of Capt. Orson C. and Harriet C. Knapp and was born June 9, 1874 at Bellefontaine, Ohio, where the family resided until he was four years of age and since then his home has been in Warsaw.
For many years Mr. Knapp was engaged in work with hosiery companies, in several states and in Canada, but since 1930 has made his home with his brother Clarence W. Knapp, who together with several cousins, survives him.
He was a communicant of Trinity Episcopal Church where funeral serves were held January 27th, with burial in Warsaw cemetery."

"William J. Stamp
William J. Stamp, age 59, son of the late Etta Leffingwell and William Stamp, passed away suddenly at his North Main Street home Wednesday, July 24th at 5:00 o'clock.
Mr. Stamp was born in Gainesville, resided here during his entire his life. He was married in 1904 to Lena Wiseman, who survives him. He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Velma Tice of Buffalo, and son, Carl of Avon; two grandchildren; and two step-brothers, Wallace (sic) of Newark, and Louis Burns of Rochester, and a stepsister, Clara Regan of Rochester.
Since the death of his uncle Mr. Delbert Stamp, just thirteen years ago, Mr. Stamp has been road superintendent for the town of Gainesville. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and associates here.
Funeral servers were held Saturday, July 27th, 1940 in the Gainesville Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry L. Webb officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville."

"Mrs. Geneora Russell, age 75, passed away at her home on Friday evening at 10 o'clock, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, June 9th at 2:30 from her home. She leaves two sons, Howard and Clifford Russell of this village; four daughters, Miss Ethel Russell of this village; Mrs. Fanny Steele of Clarkson; Mrs. Bessie Barton of Frewsburg; Mrs. Beulah Baldeck of Warsaw and several grandchildren. The burial was in the family lot in Maple Grove Cemetery."

"Lamont...Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Victor of Varysburg were Sunday guests at the Pratt home. In the p.m. They all attended Glenn Lathrop's funeral."

"Albert Knapp, a resident of Warsaw for many years died in Rochester where he had lived the past eleven years on Tuesday, Dec. 11. For many years while in Warsaw he had clerked in the Cheney & McGee store. Born in Warsaw in Oct. 31, 1876, he was the son of Lucian and Ellen Healon Knapp. Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. Donald Peck, North Richmond, Wash.; Mrs. LaVerne Samuelson and Mrs. Ray Moses of Rochester, fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Mann of Warsaw and Mrs. Laura Yells of Rochester. Mr. Knapp had been living in Rochester with his daughter, Mrs. Moses.
Funeral services for Mr. Knapp will be held at the Weeks Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 14th at 2:00 p m with the burial in the Warsaw cemetery. Mr. Knapp was a member of the United Church and the Rev. Thomas E. Asbury will officiate."

"Mrs. Arthur Knapp
Mrs. Sarah Knapp, formerly of Warsaw, widow of Arthur Knapp entered into rest July 16 at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester.
She was born in Syracuse on Dec. 7, 1872, to James and Marjorie McKenna McGinn, and is survived by two sons, James Emmett Knapp and Charles Wilson Knapp, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. John Richardson Waldie of Rochester and several nieces and nephews.
Services were conducted in Rochester, July 19, from the Thomas F. Trott Funeral Home and from St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church, where a high mass of Requiem was celebrated by her nephew, Lieutenant-Commander John Kirk Wheaton, chaplain at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery, Warsaw."

"Miss Carrie Russell
Miss Carrie Russell who was in her 95th year, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13th at her home of her niece, Miss Ethel Russell where she has made her home for many years. She has been in ill health for many months and was tenderly cared for by Miss Russell and sister, Mrs. Fanny Steele.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 o'clock from the Russell home, Mr. Arthur Baldeck conducting the services. Her niece, Mrs. Beulah Baldeck of Rochester played the piano and sang. She leaves her nieces, Ethel Russell, Mrs. Fanny Steele, Mrs. Bessie Barton of Frewsburg and Mrs. Beulah Baldeck of Rochester, and two nephews, Howard and Russell. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery."

"Gainesville...
Bessie Russell Barton
Word has been received that Mrs. Bessie Russell Barton of Frewsburg passed away at her home last Tuesday, (Dec. 5th) after suffering a heart attack.
She was a resident of Gainesville for many years. The funeral was held Thursday at Frewsburg. A service was held Friday at the Week's Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial was in Warsaw Cemetery."