Obituaries in Susquehanna County

Saturday, February 1, 1817, “The Centinel”
  • Philadelphia, Thursday evening, Jan. 10 At Two o’clock this morning at his house in Philadelphia, Died Alexander James Dallas. He had been at Trenton for the purpose of trying an important cause there, and probably great professional fatigue brought on an attack of disease in the kidneys, to which he had been for years occasionally subject.
    April 6, 1848, "The Susquehanna Register"
  • In Towanda on the 12th ult., after a long and painful illness, Dr. John N. Weston, aged 54 years. He was formerly a resident of Brooklyn in this county, where he has left several relations and acquaintances.
  • In Jessup, on the 15th ult., Irena, wife of Henry Mills, aged 43
  • In Franklin, on Saturday, March 25th, Charlotte Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Nehemiah and Hannah Park , aged 18 years.
    April 13, 1848, "Susquehanna Register"
  • In this Borough on Monday night the 10th inst., Mr. John Street, aged 78 years
  • On the 5th of March, while on a journey some 70 miles from his home and family, in the state of Indiana, Alonzo Bisbee, in the 37th year of his age, formerly of this county and eldest son of Major S. Bisbee of Lathrop
    November 16, 1848 "Susquehanna Register"
  • Suddenly, in Binghamton last week, F. Lovisa, wife of Isaac S. Harding and daughter of Oliver Payne of Gibson, Pa., in the 42d year of her age.
  • In Great Bend, on Lord's day the 5 th inst., Mrs. Lucinda, wife of Ariemas Hall, aged 46 years. She was the daughter of Dea. Luther Dean, dec'd of Bridgewater. She was the subject of deep convictions of sin when she was very young and found peace in believing in Christ and united with the Baptist Church of Christ of that time under the Pastorial charge of Eld. D. Dimock, where she found the genuineness of that religion by a consistent holy lite and godly conversation, until she married Mr. Hall and removed to the Great Bend, and united with the Baptist Church in the place: and from that time until her death she was respected as an honorable and useful member—She has left her kind and affectionate husband and four children to mourn her loss, together with a numerous circle of friends. Her funeral sermon was preached by eld. Davis Dimock on the 7th inst., from Revelations 14th, 13th—'And I heard a voice from Heaven saying right blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
    December 7, 1848, "The Register"
  • In New York, on the 20th ult., Colonel Gould Phinney, of Dundaff, in the 60 h year of his age.
  • In Brooklyn on the evening of the 25 h Nov. Ebenezer Willis, son of Mr. Gurdon W. and Pedy E. Palmer, aged 2 years and 10 months. By the dispensations of a wise but inscrutable Providence, these afflicted Parents are cut short of their fon anticipations and rallied to mourn the loss of two dear children, their all, in the short space of two months–having lost their youngest, a daughter, on the 30th of Sept. last. These tender buds of promise and hope, ere they had expanded, or fairly blossomed into life, were stricken down by the fell destroyer–they withered, lingered, drooped and died.
    December 21, 1848 "The Susquehanna Register"
  • In Bridgewater on Friday morning the 15th inst., Mr. Joseph Butterfield, aged 70 years.
  • In Bridgewater, Nov. 20th, Mr. Thomas Crocker, in the 83d year of his age. Mr. Crocker was a native of Bezrab(hard to read), Ct. He came to this country about 1800, then almost an unbroken wilderness, endured the privations and hardships which in large measure tell to the lot of the first settlers of this region. For the last thirty years, or more, of his life he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and though for the last two years his mental faculties were much impaired, still he manifested an unwavering faith in Christ and love to his truth. He has left four sons and two daughters and a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss.
  • In New York, on Sunday evening Dec 10th, at the residence of Charles Beardsley, Mrs. Lydia Hopson. Mrs. H. was for several years an inhabitant of this village, and long will be remembered by those who knew her worth. Her remains were taken for interment to Kent, Conn.
  • In Jackson, Susquehanna co., Pa., on the 30th of November, Charlotte, wife of captain Alfred Jones, aged 44 years. The deceased was born in New London co., Penn. A.D. 1801 and removed to this country in 1829. Mrs Jones had resided in this town but a short time, but we are pleased to say that her kindness of heart, and active Benevolence had endeared her to this neighborhood–that her loss will be felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
    March 4, 1858, "Independent Republican"
  • In Washington, D. C. on Monday, Feb. 5, 1858, of inflammation on the brain, after an illness of a few days, George L Merritt, printer, formerly of Montrose, in the 21st year of his age.
  • In Bridgewater, December 20th, 1857, Mrs Rebecca Rocar(spelling hard to read), in the 76th year of her age.
    March 31, 1863, "Montrose Democrat", Volume XX Number 13In Hospital, Washington, D. C., Dec 2d 1862,
  • Dr. Ransom Millard, a member of Capt. (now Major) Young's company, P.V., aged 41 years, 4 months, and 19 days. A funeral discourse was preached in Clifford, Feb. 8, 1863, by Rev. A. O. Stearns from the words, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Mr. Ransom enlisted at Dundaff, for nine months, and started for Harrisburg on the 9th of Nov. 1862. The company (Phinney's) not being organized, the deceased, with others, joined Capt. (now Major) Yound's company, and went on to Washington, where he died, of small pox. The deceased was highly respected in the community where he lived-a good neighbor, a good citizen and a good man. Life comrades in the service speak highly of him. He leaves a wife and three little boys to mourn his loss.
    Dec. 31,1863, "Montrose Democrat"In Bridgewater, Feb. 28, 1863,
  • Gordon Dimock, son of Norton W. and Ann Scott, aged 2 years and 5 months.
    September 4, 1872, "Montrose Democrat"
  • Utley--In Lunbury, Ohio, Aug. 18th, 1872, of inflammation of the bowels, after three days illness, Festus Utley, Esq., age 70 years. He was formerely a resident of this county.
  • Ely--In Forest Lake, Aug. 10th, 1872, Lula Maggie, aged fourteen months, daughter of J. J., and Martha Ely.
  • Carpenter--In Harford, June 14th, 1872, Hannah E., wife of Stephen E. Carpenter, aged 48 years and 6 months.
    Dearest, mother, thou hast left us,
    Never shall we see thee more,
    Nevermore shall hear thy counsel,
    While we dwell here on this shore,

    Thou hast been a faithful mother,
    Ever gentle, kind, and true,
    And our hearts were nearly broken,
    When we bade our last adieu.

    But we hope again to meet thee,
    When our life on earth is o'er,
    There to be with thee forever,
    On the other, brighter shore.


    Aug. 29, 1877, "Montrose Democrat"

  • Clark- In Lenox, Aug. 17, Mr. John Clark, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 17 days.
  • Tyler- In Harford, July 7, '77, Dea. Jared Tyler, aged 71 years, 3 months, and 16 days.
  • Smith- In Great Bend, Aug. 1st, of heart disease, Georgein Wilson, wife of Raymond L. Smith, aged 23 years.
  • Penny- In Dimock, Aug. 23d, Kate M.S., only child of M. C. and L. L. J. Penny, aged 1 year and 8 months.
  • Buxton- In Jackson Valley, Aug. 17, 1877, Johnny C., infant son of J.T. and Esther Buxton, aged 1 year, 3 months, and 24 days.
  • McDonald- In Glenwood, Aug. 23d, 1877, Catherine, wife of Allen McDonald, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
    Sept. 19, 1877, "Montrose Democrat"
  • Roe-In Harford, Aug. 4, 1877, Daniel T. Roe, aged 59 yrear, 9 months, and 18 days.
  • Clark-In Lenox, Aug. 17, 1877, John Clark, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 17 days.
  • Chapman-In Montrose, Sept. 3, 1877, Mrs. A. Delphine, wife of Irving Chapman, aged 38 years, 9 months, and 22 days.
  • Robertson-In Jessup, on the 6th inst. John Robertson, in the 87th year of his age. Mr. Robertson was born in Hillisborough Co. New Hampshire, July 17th, 1791, and was married to Hanna Sherer November 22, 1811, by whom he had ten children; six of whom survive him. In 1816 he united with the Presbyterian church of which he remained a member till his death. In 1817 he moved to Pennsylvania and settled in the western part of Bridgewater township, now Jessup, on the farm now owned by Geo. Shelp, where he endured all the hardships incident to the settlement of a new country. In 1835 he was attacked with an incurable disease of which he suffered intensely for a few years, he then regained his health so as to be able to earn his living up to the 75th year of his age, when on account of age and increasing infirmities he was obliged to retire from active business. Aug. 12th 1875 he lost his wife by death.
    August 10, 1878, "The Semi-Weekly Democrat" Montrose #29
  • Harding Deaths: In Apolacon, June 29th, 1878, of whooping cough, Ida, only surviving daughter of Patrick and Catharine Harding, aged two years and 3 weeks [Susquehanna and Waverly papers please copy.]
  • Wesley Baptist of North Abington, township, Luzerne county, when going to his work last Monday morning with his grain cradle in his hand, in attempting to get over a stone wall, received the point of the blade in his left leg severing the two large veins, and he died in a few hours from the loss of blood. His funeral took place on Wednesday, August 7, at 10 am., at the Methodist church, Waverly.--Scranton Times.
    July 4, 1912, “The Montrose Democrat”
  • NIVEN, PA
    Mrs. Daniel Squier died at her home at Field Brook, Monday, June 24th, Interment at Stark Cemetery.
    July 11, 1912, “The Montrose Democrat”
  • Mrs. Guy Griswold
    The death of Mrs. Guy Griswold, late of Franklin township, occurred on July 5, 1912, and the remains were buried in Hallstead, July 8th. Deceased was born Nov. 22nd, 1889 and died of tuberculosis.
  • FLYNN, PA
    Miss Catherine Bergin, who had been living in Scranton the past couple of years, formerly of this place, died on Saturday, July 6th,. Remains brought to her brother’s, William Bergin, at Little Meadows, and burial was at Middletown on Tuesday, July 9th.

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