Elizabeth J. O'Connor 

Elizabeth J. O’Connor, 101, formerly of Unadilla, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at 
Elcor Health Services.

She and her husband were the owners of Unadilla Hardware Store for many years.

Survivors include her daughter, Judith Garrett of Corning; son, Robert O’Connor of 
Fayetteville.

Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.

Arrangements are incomplete with Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. 
Pulteney St., Corning

Contributed by Annette Campbell

Vivian K. O'Donnell

The Oneonta Daily Star   Friday, September 6, 2002

ONEONTA — Vivian K. O'Donnell, 82, formerly of Oneonta, passed away in her sleep of 
natural causes at her residence in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 2, 2002.

Vivian was the daughter of Clarence and Mary Kelly of Oneonta.

Vivian grew up in Oneonta and was a 1939 graduate of Oneonta High School.

She married Francis X. O'Donnell, also of Oneonta, in 1946. The couple had one son. 
Her husband passed away in 1968. Vivian was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed reading 
and cooking.

She is survived by her son, Francis, and daughter-in-law, Dee Jones O'Donnell, of Aiken, 
S.C. She is survived by three sisters and one brother, Alpha Riddell and Doris Vaughan 
of Oneonta, Marie Ames of Elmira, and Salvan "Sonny" Kelly of Oneonta. She is also 
survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

A celebration of Vivian's life will be held and the family will receive friends at the 
Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home at 14 Grand St. in Oneonta from noon to 1:30 p.m. on 
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002.

A private family remembrance will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.

Submitted by Michael Cornell

Irene Osborn 

EDMESTON — Irene Osborn, 94, of Burlington Flats, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, 
at The Meadows in Middlefield.

She was born Oct. 7, 1908, in Edmeston, the daughter or Irwin and Lena Delphina 
(Sitts) Davis.

She married Clayton Osborn on Nov. 19, 1924, in Edmeston. He predeceased her 
on July 9, 1973.

Irene was a devoted mother and wife. She is honored by her family and all who 
knew her and have received the comfort of her presence.

She was a member of the Burlington Flats Baptist Church and The Friendly 
Neighbors Club.

As a homemaker she was noted for her baking skills which included breads, pies 
and molasses cookies. Irene also tended her home and family with her knitting, 
crocheting and her flower and vegetable gardens. Her leisure time was spent 
reading and memorizing poetry.

Irene is survived by her children and their spouses, Margery and Stewart Emhof, 
Janice and Max Kennedy, Bradley C. and Rose Osborn, Donald Osborn and his 
special friend, Irene, and Duane E. and Carolyn Osborn; her sister, Edna 
Palmater; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Irene was also predeceased by her grandson, Christopher; and her two sisters, 
Gladys Marr and Mildred Brownell.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the 
Burlington Flats Baptist Church, with Pastor Jay Henderson officiating.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 
the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.

Interment will be at the Burlington Flats Cemetery following the service.

Contributions may be made in Irene's memory to either the Burlington Flats 
Baptist Church or the Catskill Area Hospice.

Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.

Contributed by Ronda Williams

OSTRANDER, John:  

The death of John Ostrander only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. 
Ostrander, occurred at his home in Church Street (Richfield) 
at six o'clock Friday morning, February 9th after an illness 
of about two months.  The funeral was held at the Ostrander 
home at two o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. L. H. Robinson 
of Alblon, New York, a former Universalist church pastor 
here, officiating.  Interment was made in the family plot in 
the Springfield Center Cemetery.  John Ostrander was born in 
the town of Springfield on April 19th, 1899, the son of 
Charles B. and Ida Heusen Ostrander.  

Most of his life was spent in this village.  After attending 
Richfield Springs High School he became associated with his 
father in conducting the business of the C. B. Ostrander 
Motor Company, having charge of the Cooperstown branch of the 
business several years.  He had a wide acquaintance and many 
warm friends.  

The Rev. Mr. Robinson speaking at the funeral spoke of the sweet 
and lovable disposition possess by John Ostrander.  This drew 
many to him and these are deeply hurt by his passing.  He is 
survived by his parents, on sister, Mrs. Howard Beadle of 
Watertown; two grandparents, Mrs. John Ostrander of 
Springfield Center and Henry Huesen of Richfield Springs; a 
nephew, Robert Beadle of Watertown, several aunts, Mrs. Fred 
Smith of Springfield Center; Frs. Fred Quaif of Cooperstown, 
Mrs. Fitch of Ilion and Mrs. Ramm of West Virginia.

Contributed by H. Geywits

obit 2/8/1936, Otsego Co, NY
Stephen Ottaway born March 25, 1857 Middlefield - died 1936 in Oneonta 

To Hold Rites Sunday for Stephen Ottaway 
Remains of Well Known Carpenter to be Placed in Vault in Glenwood Cemetary-
Native of Otsego County 
 
Funeral services for Stephen Ottaway, will be held from the Lewis Funeral home Sunday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Virgil M. Cosby, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, 
will officiate and the remains will be placed in the Glenwood cemetary vault for 
interment in the spring.  Mr. Ottaway passed away at his home on Upper East street at 
5:30 Thursday afternoon. He was stricken ill while cutting wood about two and a half 
years ago, but had been seriously ill for only a week during which time he was 
confined to bed. He succumbed to a complication of ailments. Stephen Ottaway was born 
at Middlefield, March 25, 1857, the son of John and Hannah (Sivier) Ottaway. His father 
and mother were born in England and had been in this country only a short time prior to 
his birth.   He married Clara E. Baldwin November 1, 1882. in the town of 
Middlefield.

Surviving are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Iva Loudon of 311 Main street, son Carl, who 
resides at home, two brothers, William of New Lisbon, and Edward of Cooperstown, several 
nieces, nephews, three grand children and one great grandchild.  Mr. Ottaway spent his 
boyhood days in the town of Middlefield where he operated a sawmill for a number of years. 
Shortly after his marriage, the family moved to Schuyler Lake where they resided for about 
two years before moving to Oneonta. He was employed as a carpenter foreman with the D&H 
for six or seven years, and for the past 30 years he had operated the farm on Upper East 
street. Mr. Ottaway was a capable carpenter and was well known throughout this vicinity, 
where he built a number of houses and stock buildings.

Submitted by Judy Morgan

Stephen Ottaway
Funeral services for Stephen Ottaway were held from the Lewis Funeral home 
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Virgil M. Cosby, pastor of the United 
Presbyterian church, officiated and the remains were placed in the vault in 
Glenwood cemetary.
    	
Floral tributes were received from the Sunday school and Star class of the 
United Presbyterian church, relatives, neighbors and friends.
    	
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ottaway and family of Cooperstown and Jack Ottaway of Port 
Crane were among those attending the services from away.

Submitted by Robert Baldwin


  

obit 5/15/1946 Otsego Co, NY

Clara Ottaway - born Aug 6, 1864 Westville - died May 13, 1946 Oneonta
 
Funeral Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Ottaway, 82, who died Sunday at her home on upper East St., 
will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Lewis funeral home.  Rev. Roland N. Wilkinson, pastor 
of the River Street Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetary.  
Mrs. Ottaway was born Aug. 5, 1864, in Westville, the daughter of Almiron and 
Lovina (Boardman) Baldwin. She was married Nov. 1, 1882, to Stephen Ottaway. The lived 
in Westville for a short time, then Schuyler Lake and finally moved to Oneonta where she 
had lived for 45 years.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Iva Loudon, and a son, 
Carl Ottaway, both of 192 Main St.; Mrs. Glenn Hall, Bainbridge; Mrs. Martin Young, 
Cohoes; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Submitted by Judy Morgan

Mary Owens 
The Morris Chronicle, June 14, 1871
In Richfield Springs, June 4, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. R. Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Owens, aged 87
years. 6 months and 4 days.

Helen T. Ouimet

ONEONTA-Mrs. George A.  (Helen) T. Ouimet, 94, of Oneonta died Friday 
June 20, 1997 at the Oneonta Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born Nov. 24, 1902 in Schenevus, the daughter of Edward and 
Ethel (Bennett) Baldwin.  She married George A. Ouimet in Oneonta on 
Nov. 30, 1933.  Mr. Ouimet died May 5, 1965.

Helen’s earlier years were spent in the Schenevus-Maryland areas.  
She attended school at Schenevus High School and also attended the 
former Oneonta Normal School.  She enjoyed traveling, especially to 
her son’s home in California.  Her family came first.

She spent all of her life in the Oneonta area and was a member of St. 
Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and was active in the Rosary Society of 
the church for many years.

Helen T. Ouimet is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Yvonne and Charles D. Luckhurst of Oneonta, Francene and Joseph 
Campbell of Otego and Emily J. and Edward F. Gaisford of Oneonta; one 
son and daughter-in-law, Norbert A. and Thelma Ouimet of Aquara 
Hills, Calif.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 
nieces and nephews as well as some cousins.  She was predeceased by a 
grandson, Norbert Aurthur Ouimet.

Mrs. Ouimet’s families will be present at Bookhout Funeral Home at 
357 Main St., Oneonta from 7-9 p.m. this evening when those who wish 
may call.

Funeral prayers will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997 in the 
Bookhout Funeral Home thence to St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in 
Oneonta where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 
a.m.  A burial Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Cemetery in Waterford.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to the 
Oneonta Lions Club Sight Conservation c/o Tim Catella, 3 Filbert St., 
Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 or St. Mary’s Rosary Society, c/o St. Mary’s 
Rectory 39 Walnut St., Oneonta.

Funeral arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Homes of Oneonta and 
Otego.

Contributed by Robert Baldwin              	

Edna E. Palmater 

ORISKANY — Edna E. Palmater, 97, formerly of Otego and most recently of Oriskany, 
passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, with her family by her side at the Eastern Star 
Home in Oriskany.

She was born Dec. 31, 1906, in Edmeston, the daughter of Irwin and Lena (Sitts) Davis.

She married James Avery Palmater on April 11, 1925, in Hartwick. Mr. Palmater died 
June 17, 1973.

Edna earned her teacher’s permit from Cortland and then taught school for three years. 
She was employed by the Knights Nursing Home in Wells Bridge as an assistant cook, 
as well as VanGorder’s Nursing Home in Otego and the Oneonta Nursing Home, until 
her retirement.

Edna had lived in Otego from 1932 until Mr. Palmater’s death in 1973. Edna was a 
member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in West Oneonta.

She is survived by her children, John A. Palmater and his wife, Rosie, of Lyons, 
Lena Anderson of Morris and Zephyrhills, Fla., Guila Craig of Largo, Fla., 
Lorraine Caplette of Brooksville, Fla., Susanna Dority and her husband, James, 
of Cross Plains, Tenn., and Marie Bates and her husband, David, of Rome. She is 
also survived by 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-
grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Four children, Russell Palmater, Marian Palmater, Kathleen Palmater and Carol 
Palmater; three sisters, Gladys Marr, Irene Osborn and Mildred Brownell, 
predeceased her.

Funeral services for Edna E. Palmater will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 
2004, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with Pastor Rob Mackay 
of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, West Oneonta, officiating. Friends called 
from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004. Friends may call at 1 p.m. until the time 
of the service Wednesday, at which time the family will be in attendance.

Burial will take place in the spring in Otego Evergreen Cemetery, Otego.

Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.

Contributed by Ronda Williams

Orpha Wilber Palmatier Sep 29 1949

Mrs. Orpha Wilber Palmatier died Thursday at 3:30 p. m. at the home of her daughter.  
Mrs. Nina Strader, Schenevus.

Funeral services will be held at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Milford, at 2 Sunday 
afternoon.  The Rev. Lynn H. Brown, pastor of the Schenevus-Westford charge, will 
officiate and burial will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery.

Mrs. Palmatier was born March 5 1856, daughter of Ichabod and Amanda Wilber.   On Jan 13 
1874, she was maried to Oscar palmatier, who died Jan 7 1930, at Elk Creek, at the home 
where they had always lived.  nine children were born to them.

Mrs. Palmatier is survived by two sons, Fred palmatier, Richmondville, and George 
Palmatier, Sidney; and four daughters, Mrs. Flora Harrington, Seneca Falls.  Mrs. 
Lena mosher, Oneonta.  Mrs. Mina Hastens, Elk Creek, and Mrs. Nina Strader, Schenevus, 
the last two being twins.  33 grandchildren: 52 great-grandchildren, and 31 great-great-
grandchildren.

Contributed by Rene' Treffeisen

Adelbert Palmer 
obit 6/19/1930 "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
The death of Adelbert Palmer, former resident of this village, occurred at a Pittsburgh, 
Penn hospital after a brief illness.  He leaves 1 sister, Mrs Minnie Perkins of 
Schuyler Lake, 3 brothers, Ray, of Akron, Ohio, Floyd, of Garrattsville, Ohio, and 
Frank of Richfield.  Burial was in the family plot at Richfield.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Alamanda Palmer 
obit 6/2/1931, "Utica Observer, Utica, NY
 
Schuyler Lake----The death of Alamanda Beadle Palmer, 50, widow 
of Oscar Palmer, occurred at the county home yesterday.  She 
was almost entirely blind.  She was the mother of six 
children, four of whom are living in Cooperstown, Earl of 
Syracuse, Herbert of Wharton?, and Mrs Olin Bliss of Exeter 
Center, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Alida Palmer 
obit 5/22/1924, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Miss Alida Palmer died in LaFargeville at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 19, from pleurisy.  The 
body was sent here and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian 
Church with Rev. David Davies officiating.  Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
 
Miss Palmer died alone in LaFargeville, the aunt with whom she spent the winter having 
died several months before.  She was the daughter of the late Seneca and Elizabeth 
Palmer.  She was born in Richfield Springs and was a great worker in the Presbyterian 
Church.  She sang in the choir for many years.  Survivors include an uncle Sylvester 
Rickard, and 2 cousins.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Bessie Palmer 
obit Jan 10, 1929 "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Bessie Kayner Palmer, wife of Ward Palmer, sister of Fred Kayner, 
died in Utica Memorial Hospital Wednesday Dec 9 after an 
attack with gall stones.  She had been ill 23 hours.  The 
funeral was held in E. Winfield with interment in Lakeview 
Cemetery, Richfield Springs.
 
Mrs Palmer was born at Barstow's Corners June 30, 1890 and was 
the daughter of John and Harriet Kayner.  She married Ward 
Palmer 16 years ago.  She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, 
Walter and Kenneth, the parents, 1 brother, Fred Kayner of 
Richfield Springs, 2 sisters, Mrs Ella Wright, West Winfield, 
and Mrs Earl Jilson of Westfield, NY.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Blanche Edick Palmer 
obit "The Utica Observer", Utica, NY, Jan 2, 1971
 
Richfield Springs-------Mrs Blanche Edick Palmer, 88, of Richfield Springs, widow of 
Frank Palmer, died Thursday at Homer Forks Hospital, Oneonta.  She was born in Ilion, the 
daughter of John & Mary Furman Edick and attended local schools.  Mr Palmer died 
several years ago.
 
Survivors include a daughter Mrs Harvey (Ruth) Burrows, Zephyr Hills, Fla, 2 sons, Grant 
& Otis, Richfield Springs.  The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday from McGrath Funeral 
Home.  Burial in Twilight Rest Cemetery, Monticello.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Carlton Palmer 

Death notice July 31, 1902, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield 
Springs, NY
 
The remains of the late Carlton Palmer who died near Scranton, 
Pa, were brought to this place on Friday morning.  Mr Palmer 
was formerly a resident of this vicinity.  He leaves 2 sons 
who were here yesterday.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Catherine Palmer 
obit "Ann Arbor Daily Times", Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 29, 1904
 
After patiently suffering from a lingering illness, Mrs Catherine 
(Sternberg) Palmer, wife of Alderman George Palmer, and 
daughter of Peter and Almina Bell Sternberg, passed away at 
her home on Huron St, yesterday, aged 69.  Mrs Palmer was 
born at Richfield Springs, NY Aug 11, 1814 (s/b Aug 9, 1834) 
and was married to Mr Palmer in 1851. Thirty years ago she 
came to Michigan with her husband and they located at 
Ypsilanti, where they have since resided.  For many years Mr 
Palmer was engaged in the grocery business, and has been 
prominent in local politics, having served several years as 
City Marshall.

Besides her husband, she leaves five children: Mrs Frank 
Ransdall, Chillicothe, Ohio, Mrs Frank Stowell, Charles 
Palmer, Mrs Jay Gridley, and Mrs Millard Fletcher of this 
city.  Her mother, Mrs Peter Sternberg is still living at 
Fulton, Oswego Co, NY at the advanced age of 91 years.  Four 
sisters and three brothers also survive.  The funeral will be 
held from her late residence on Huron Street at 1:30 o'clock, 
Thursday afternoon with interment in Highland cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Curtis Benjamin Palmer 
obit July 6, 1922, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Curtis Benjamin Palmer died at his farm on Cullen Rd at 8 o'clock 
Saturday July 1 after a long illness.  The funeral was held 
at the home on Wednesday with Rev H.W. Crydenwise of St  
John's Church officiating.  Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.  
Mr Palmer was born in Warren, Herkimer Co, July 15, 1858, a 
son of Nathan and Margaret Palmer.  About 38 years ago he 
married Nettie Andrus, who survives him.  

In addition to his wife, the mother, who lived with him, 3 sons 
Ward of E. Winfield, Willard of Richfield Springs, and 
Stanley of Utica, 2 grandsons Kenneth and Walter survive.  He 
was well-known here and liked.  He was a great lover of 
horses and owned splendid animals.  

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Dr. Damon Palmer
obit 8/19/1899, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Richfield Springs----Dr Damon Palmer, 78, former resident of this town who moved to 
Batavia in 1886, was found dead in his cistern one day this week.  The doctor had 
been blind about 1 year and had been worried about a saw that was lost in the 
cistern.  It is thought he lost his life in an attempt to recover the saw. Surivivors 
include 3 daughters: Miss Cora Palmer and Mrs Francis Pilling of Batavia, and Mrs 
Alice Hunt, of Massachusetts.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Delos Palmer
obit 10/25/1919, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Delos Palmer, brother of the late Nathan Palmer and the late Otis Palmer, who died last 
week at the county home, was buried in Lakeview Cemetery last Friday.

Date of death 10/19/1919

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Floyd B. Palmer 
obit 8/23/1956, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Floyd B. Palmer died Monday, Aug 20 at Clark Nursing Home, this village, after a heart 
attack.  The funeral service was held Thursday at McGrath Funeral Home conducted by 
Daniel Hill.  Burial was in Twilight Rest Cemetery, Monticello.
 
He was one of twin sons, Floyd and Frank, born to Otis and Marietta Sternburg Palmer on 
Feb 15, 1875 in Richfield.  Mr Palmer and his twin were both veterans of the Spanish
-American War and were recognized as the oldest living twin veterans in the country.  
Acknowledgement on his 80th birthday came from President Eisenhower as well as other 
high officials.  Survivors include 2 sons, Theodore & Robert, twin Frank, cousin, 
nieces, and nephews.  Also, a 3rd son, Harold, was killed in 1928.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Frank Palmer 
obit "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY, Jan 8, 1909
 
The death of Frank Palmer in Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown 
was announced Saturday morning.  Mr Palmer was well known in 
Richfield Springs where he resided a number of years.  He was 
the son and only child of the late Villeroy Palmer and 
Luthera Shipman.  For the past few months Mr Palmer resided 
in Springfield Center.  He is survived by his daughter Mrs 
Ward S. Keller of Hartford, Conn.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Garrett Welton Palmer 
obit 2/2/1893, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Dr. Garrett Welton Palmer died last Saturday (Jan 26) in Boston 
after a 2 month illness.  His remains were brought to Batavia 
with his widow, and a sister Miss Alice Palmer, a medical 
student, and also by a brother of Mrs Palmer.  The funeral 
will be Monday at 1 p.m.  He married Grace A. Adams on Nov 26 
in Boston, then took ill by January of  a hemorrhage of the 
lungs.  He was in the 26th year of his age.
 
He is survived by his parents Dr & Mrs Damon Palmer, sisters, Mrs 
W.H. Brown and Miss Alice Palmer of Boston, Mrs Albertus 
Chapin and Miss Cora Palmer of Batavia.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Genevieve Palmer 
obit Aug 28, 1956, "Observer Dispatch", Utica, NY
 
Mrs Genevieve (Bennett) Palmer died Aug 25, 1956 at the home of 
her son Theodore, Utica, RD 1.  She was born Jan 20, 1872 in 
Springfield to Lewis J. and Jane Clark Bennett.  She married 
Floyd Palmer, one of the twins and veteran of the Spanish-
American War.  He died last week in Richfield.

Survivors besides her son Theodore, is another son, Robert of 
Utica, 1 brother Marvin Bennett, Richfield Springs, and 4 
grandchildren.  The funeral was yesterday at McGrath Funeral 
Home, Richfield Springs.  Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

George Palmer 
obit July 5, 1904, "Ann Arbor Daily Times", Ann Arbor, Michigan
 
Alderman George Palmer passed away at his home on Huron St about 
four o'clock yesterday morning.  He met with an accident last 
week while feeding his horse, falling down stairs in his barn 
and breaking two ribs.  He was getting along nicely and was 
talking of making a trip to New York state next week and his 
death, which was due to heart failure, was unlooked for by 
his friends.  Mr Palmer, son of Nathan and Polly Ames Palmer 
came to Michigan about thirty years ago from Richfield 
Springs, Otsego Co, NY, and for many years was engaged in the 
grocery business, but retired about twelve years since.  In 
politics he was a democrat and one year ago last spring he 
was elected Alderman of the first ward and last spring his 
colleagues elected him president of the council.

His wife, to whom he had been married 54 years, died the 
latter part of March.  Five children survive him, Mrs Mary 
Ramsdell, Chillicothe, Ohio, Mrs J. Gridley, Ypsilanti town, 
Charles Palmer, Superior, and Mrs Frank Stowell and Mrs 
Mildred Fletcher of this city.  Deceased was 73 years of age.  
The funeral will be held from his late residence Thursday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Guy Carlton Palmer 
obit 9/27/1909, "Utica Herald Dispatch", Utica, NY (the obit included a very large 
picture of Guy Carlton Palmer)
 
Guy Carlton Palmer, 101 years old and the oldest resident of Oneida Co. was born 9/5/1808 
in Exeter, Otsego Co, NY, the 9th child of Christopher & Rebecca Palmer.  There were 
4 girls and 6 boys in the family and all of them lived to be a ripe old age.  His 
grandmother Deborah Palmer of Stonington, Conn, died at the age of 103.  Two of Mr 
Palmer's brothers came from Conn, and settled in the woods, and erected log cabins 
for their accommodations.  The place afterwards became Exeter.  At age 14, Mr Palmer 
took charge of his father's farm.  His father was a farmer, a weaver, and conducted a 
little shop.  The father, Christopher, turned the management of the homestead over to 
his son, and the latter conducted it until 1840, when he moved to Middle Settlement 
and bought the little farm where he had since lived.  During his young days, Mr 
Palmer spent time in the buying of stock in the west.  In the latter part of 1853 and 
1st part of 1854, he purchased 1,000 sheep in Westfield, Chautauqua Co, NY and drove 
them to Dutchess Co.  This entire trip was made by foot.  He had an amusing incident 
while on this sheep drive.  At that time, toll gates were in vogue, and he was 
compelled to pay toll for his sheep.  The toll keeper asked him how many sheep he had 
and he replied, "you can count them all". He held political office as constable and 
then as overseer of the poor.  He laid out more than $1000 in the pretty Greenlawn 
Cemetery.  Besides the monetary expenditure,  he gave much of his time to the care of 
the cemetery and for 21 years had complete charge.  He then turned it over to a 
cemetery association.
 
On April 24, 1833, Mr Palmer married Miss Dolly Crumb of Plainfield, who died 9/22/1840, 
leaving 1 child, Dorus of Sterling, Colo, who survives.  On 8/28/1841 he married Mary 
Utter of New Haven.  She died Oct 6, 1882.  He leaves 1 son by this wife, Dewitt who 
lives at Hubbardsville.  On 4/23/1884 Mr Palmer married Mrs Pamelia Nichols of 
Cortland who survives.  Mr Palmer also leaves 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-
grandchildren.  His step-children are H.C. Warner of Ilion, J.E. Nichols, of 
Cortland, and A.J. Nichols of Nanatuck, Conn.  All of his life, Mr Palmer has been a 
man of strict honesty and integrity, enjoying to the full the respect and good will 
of his neighbors and acquaintances.  He was never known to wrong anyone or perform an 
unworthy act.  Obedience to and respect for the law was to him a sacred principle and 
to all he rendered full and equal justice.

Contributed by Judy Morgan 

Jennie Vrooman Palmer
obit "Utica Observer Dispatch", Utica, NY, Sept 8, 1963
 
Jennie Vrooman Palmer, former hotel owner, died yesterday at Clark Nursing Home, 
Richfield Springs.  She was born in Richfield, the daughter of Jacob & Ella Towne 
Vrooman.  She graduated in 1897 from Richfield High School, and taught in several 
area schools for several years.  She married Willard C. Palmer in 1906 in Monticello.
 
They conducted the Monticello Hotel until 1916 until they purchased the Richfield Hotel 
here.  Later they changed the name to Palmer Hotel.  Mr Palmer died in 1941.  
Surviving is a cousin, Mrs Willard G. Bullion, Richfield Springs. Funeral services 
tomorrow at 11 am at McGrath Funeral Home.  Rev Lawrence Butler officiating.  Burial 
Lakeview Cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Luthera Palmer 
Death notice: 1/21/1897, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, 
NY
 
It was with sincere regret for the many friends of Mrs Villeroy 
Palmer (Luthera Shipman) when learned of her sad and sudden 
death. Mr and Mrs Palmer, former residents here, were among 
the earnest workers of the Universalist Church and Sunday 
School.  Mrs Palmer's father, the late Oliver N. Shipman, was 
a long time resident here and a very prominent citizen.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Marietta Sternberg Palmer 
obit 3/23/1913 "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Monticello----Mrs Marietta Sternberg Palmer, 80, widow of Otis Palmer, died Saturday, 
March 22 at the home of her son Ray Palmer.  She leaves 6 children, 2 brothers, 3 
sisters, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Margaret Sternberg Palmer 
obit 7/9/1925, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Mrs Margaret Sternberg Palmer, widow of Nathan Palmer, died at her home on Cullen Rd 

Tuesday morning after a long illness.  She would have been 86 yrs old if she had 
lived till July 30.  She was born in Richfield Springs, the daughter of James and Eve 
Sternberg.  She married Nathan Palmer 12/5/1856.  Her only son, Curtis B. Palmer, 
predeceased her in death.  She has been care for by her daughter in law Nettie 
Palmer.  She leaves 3 grandsons, Ward Palmer of E. Winfield, Stanton Palmer of Utica, 
and Willard Palmer of this village.  Also, 2 great-grandsons.  The funeral will be 
Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the late home with Rev. John Springsteed of St Johns 
Episcopal Church officiating.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Nathan Palmer 
obit 7/15/1905, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Nathan Palmer died at his residence in the town of Warren June 27 and was buried in 
Lakeview Cemetery on June 30.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev Scott 
McCook, Rector of St John's Church.  Deceased was born in Herkimer Co, and has passed 
the greatest part of his life near Cullen and was 67 years, 2 months, and 5 days old. 
Surviving are his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Sternberg, one son, Curtis B. 
Palmer, and 3 grandchildren.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Nettie Andrus Palmer 
obit June 15, 1939, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Nettie Andrus Palmer, widow of Curtis Palmer, died Monday, June 12.  The funeral will be 
at the home of Mrs Willard Palmer, Church St, at 2:30 p.m. today.  Interment will be 
in Lakeview Cemetery.  She was the daughter of John and Mary Andrus, and was born in 
Richfield Springs 76 years ago and spent all her life here.  She was a talented 
musician.  

She married Curtis Palmer 3/6/1884, he died 7/1/1922.  Survivors include 3 sons, Ward, 
Willard, and Stanley,  all of Richfield Springs.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Oscar Palmer 
obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY, 5/21/1914
 
Schuyler Lake - May 21-------Oscar Palmer passed away at his home in this village on 
Monday evening May 15, aged nearly 65.  He had failing health for quite a long time, 
but not actually ill until within the last week.  He was a wagon builder and cabinet 
maker.  He was an honest, hard working man, many times hardly able to do so.  
 
He married Miss Alamanda Beadle in Cooperstown who with the following children survive.  
Mrs Henry Carr of Pittsfield, Mrs Jasper Stone, Norway, Mrs Olin Bliss?, & Herbert 
Palmer of Exeter, Fred Palmer or Warren, and Earl who lives at home.  Also, several 
grandchildren, 2 brothers, James of Cleveland, Ohio, and Charles, of Milford.  Burial 
in Schuyler Lake Cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Otis Palmer 
obit Jan 25, 1912, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Otis Palmer, 79, died at the home of his daughter Mrs C.K. Rose in Portlandville, January 
24.  Funeral at Monticello Saturday.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Otis J. Palmer 
obit 11/16/1976, "The Daily Press", Utica, NY
 
Richfield Springs----Otis J. Palmer, 70, Richfield Springs, formerly employed by the 
Sperry-Rand Corp, Ilion, died Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Albany after being a 
patient for 1 week.  Mr Palmer was in the US Army in 1935, served in WWII, and the 
Korean Conflict.  In 1965 he re-enlisted as 1st Sgt.  He was born in Richfield and 
attended school at Monticello and Richfield Springs High School.  He is survived by a 
brother, Grant, Richfield Springs, and a sister, Ruth Burrows of Zephyr Hills, Fla.  
The funeral will be tomorrow at 10 am at St John's Episcopal Church.  Burial in 
Twilight Rest Cemetery, Monticello.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Oct 15, 1903
 
Seneca Palmer 
 
Richfield Springs------Brief mention was made last week of the death of Seneca Palmer, 
who passed away just as the Mercury went to press.  Deceased was 81 years of age and 
a much respected citizen of this village.  He was a skilled mechanic and a fine 
workman, although declining health and advancing age had made him unable to do much 
the past few years.  He was the son of Squire Humphrey Palmer and had been a resident 
of this place almost his entire life.  The Monday preceding his death he was taken 
with bronchial pneumonia, and his wife who was on a visit to relatives in 
LaFargeville, summoned home, arriving late Wednesday evening.  
 
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Alida Palmer.  The funeral was held at his 
late residence on Church St Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. E.G. Rawson 
officiating.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Mrs. Seneca Palmer 

obit 9/11/1908, "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY

Mrs Seneca Palmer (Gertrude "Elizabeth" Rickard) died at her home 
on Church St in Richfield Springs last Friday after a long 
illness.  The funeral was held Monday, Rev. F.W. Townsend 
officiating.  Survivors include her daughter, Miss Alida 
Palmer.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Stanley Palmer 
obit 12/15/1966, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Stanley E. Palmer, 72, died Thursday 12/8/1966 at the Herkimer Memorial Hospital.  He was 
born in Richfield 6/8/1894, a son of Curtis & Nettie Palmer.  He married Carrie 
Jacobsen of Richfield Springs in 1937.  He was employed by NY Centeal railroad as a 
conductor until his retirement.
 
He leaves a son Willard C. Palmer of Whitesboro, 2 daughters, Miss Anne Palmer of 
Richfield Springs, Mrs Bernard (Frances) Hanagan of Balston Spa, and 2 grandchildren. 
 Funeral was Saturday at St John's Episcopal Church with burial at St Joseph's 
Cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Nov 9, 1905
 
Villeroy Palmer 
 
On Saturday, Sept 30, 1905 there passed out of this life into the great beyond, the soul 
of our late well-beloved and esteemed companion Villeroy Palmer.  He died at the age 
of 86 years.  In him was exemplified the truth of that trite saying "whatever is 
worth doing is worth doing well".
 
The rest of the obit is unreadable.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Willard Curtis Palmer 
obit 11/6/1941, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Willard Curtis Palmer, proprietor of the Palmer Hotel, and outstanding hotel man in the 
community, died at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown early Saturday morning, Nov 1 at 
age 55.  The funeral was held at the hotel at 3 p.m. Monday with Daniel Welton, 
Richfield Springs, officiating.  Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
 
Mr Palmer was born in Herkimer County July 6, 1886, a son of Curtis & Nettie Andrus 
Palmer.  On 2/27/1906 he married Jane Vrooman.  Survivors include his widow and 1 
brother, Stanley Palmer of Utica. 

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Dec  6, 1918 edition of "The Otsego Farmer" newspaper obit for Mrs William Palmer (nee 
Hannah VanBuren) - born 4/18/1842 Springfield, NY- died 11/28/1918 VanHornesville, 
Herkimer Co, NY
 
Mrs William Palmer, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs Dayton Armstrong (Katie) 
of VanHornesville. Besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs Fred Hart and Mrs Dayton 
Armstrong, one son Arthur Palmer of Otsego Co, one brother and two sisters survive."

Submitted by Judy Morgan

"The Freeman's Journal" newspaper Dec 31, 1924 edition
 
William Palmer
 
After some years of failing health William Palmer passed to his rest Friday morning, 
Dec. 26th.  He was born near Schuyler Lake, Jan 1, 1841, and was left an orphan when 
very young together with one sister who was separated from him then and whom he has never 
seen since.  When the Civil War broke out he enlisted, served his term and after he was 
mustered out of service returned to Springfield and married Miss Hannah VanBuren who 
has been dead for several years.  Three children survive, Mrs Fred Hart, who has cared 
for his declining years, Mrs Dayton Armstrong of VanHornesville, and Arthur Palmer of 
Burlington.  Another daughter, Mrs George Wright died before the mother.  The funeral was 
held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. T.G. Cook officiating 
and burial was made in our cemetery.

Submitted by Judy Morgan

William Henry Palmer - born 1/1/1841 near Schuyler Lake, Otsego Co, NY - died 12/26/1924 - 
buried Springfield Center Cemetery, Springfield Center, Otsego Co, NY
 
Text of obituary: "William Palmer, almost our last survivor of the Civil War, died last 
Friday night at 6 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Hart.  He was born 
January 1, 1841 near Schuyler Lake and after serving his term of enlistment in the Civil 
War returned to Springfield and married Miss Hannah Van Buren.  She has been gone some 
years.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Hart and Mrs. Dayton Armstrong and 
one son, Arthur Palmer.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock, his pastor, the Rev. S.W. Cook officiating and burial made in 
the Springfield cemetary."

Submitted by Judy Morgan

Newport newspaper 7/3/1962 edition (born 10/23/1881 Springfield Center)
 
Arthur Parmer Dies, Newport Resident
 
Newport---Arthur O. Parmer, 80, a retired employee of the Borden Co. plant here, died in 
Schuyler Nursing Home, Frankfort, yesterday.  He was born in Springfield, a son of 
William and Hannah VanBuren Parmer.  In 1915, he married the former Hattie Laymon.  
She died in 1952.Mr Parmer was a member of the Newport Baptist Church.


Surviving are his daughter Mrs Gerald Nightengale, Ft Myers, Fla, three sons; Arthur 
and Floyd, both of Mohawk RD, and William, Las Vegas, New Mexico.  Rev. John F. 
Madden, Poland Community Baptist Church pastor, will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday from the Autenrith Funeral Home, where friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight 
and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.  Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.

Submitted by Judy Morgan

Newport newspaper 4/10/1952 edition
 
Mrs Arthur Parmer, 52, Newport Resident, Dies
 
Newport---Mrs Arthur Parmer, 52, this village, died yesterday in Herkimer Memorial 
Hospital.  She was born Oct 7, 1899, in Jordanville, a daughter of the late James and 
Emma Baldwin Laymon.  Her marriage to Mr. Parmer took place on Dec 15, 1915.  She has 
resided in this village for the past 14 years, and was a member of the First Baptist 
Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, Arthur, this village, William, Greenville, 
S.C., and Floyd, with the U.S. Army in Korea; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Harry 
Everson, Cold Brook, three brothers, Walter, Marvin and Albert Laymon, all of Cherry 
Valley.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the Autenrith 
Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Densmore, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating.  
Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery.

Submitted by Judy Morgan

Clare Persons 
obit 2/5/1997 no name of newspaper
 
Clare Persons born March 21, 1911 in Decatur, NY
 
ALBANY-Miss Clare E. Persons, 85, of 553 Clinton Ave., formerly of 
145 Jay St., died Monday at St. Peter's Hospice after a short 
illness.

Miss Persons was born in Decatur, Otsego County, New York.  During 
the 1960's she was a doctor's receptionist. Subsequently, Miss 
Persons worked for the state Office of General Services for 13 years, 
retiring in 18 years, retiring in 1981.
 
Survivors include a sister, Vera M. Latta of Colonie; and a brother, 
Warren E. Persons of Albany. A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at 
Frederick Funeral Home, 16 Manning Square. Spring burial will be in 
Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the 
Trinity United Methodist Church, 235 Lark St., Albany, N.Y. 12210; or 
the Guardian Society, 553 Clinton Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206. 

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Pickens 
The Otsego Republican, August 20, 1890, Vol. 62, No.
1.

SUDDEN DEATH.- THe wife of Harlow Pickens of Fly
Creek, died very suddenly this (Tuesday) morning of
heart trouble. (page 3)

obit "Oneonta Daily Star", Aug 23, 1917
 
Charles Pitcher 
 
This community was much startled last Sunday morning of the news of 
the very sudden death the night previous of Charles Pitcher of 
Maple Valley.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.  He 
leaves a wife, the former Miss Allie Shelland, and an adopted 
daughter.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Maria Platner 
Republican and Democrat, Saturday, January 7, 1871
(Cooperstown, Otsego County)
 
DIED. (page 3)

PLATNER- In Cherry Valley, Dec. 23d, 1870, Maria, wife
of William Platner, aged 54 years, 11 months.

Susan Post 
The Morris Chronicle, November 27, 1878POST.- At the residence of D. C. Bresee at Hartwick
Seminary, Nov. 21st, Miss Susan Post, aged 69 years
and two months. (page 3)

Harvey Potter 
The Morris Chronicle, July 16, 1879. Vol. XIII,  No.
23, Whole No. 643.

POTTER.- In New Lisbon, July 7th, Harvey D., son of E.
D. and Emmer A. Potter, in the 3d year of his age.
(page 3)

From: The Oneonta Daily Star
DEATH OF AGED VETERAN
Daniel S. Pratt of Maryland Passes Away Monday Morning.

Maryland, Oct. 15.(1916)-- Monday morning October 16, occurred the death of Daniel S. Pratt 
of Maryland, aged 83 years. He was a son of Elihu and Polly Wright Pratt and the youngest of 
a family of nine children, four boys and five girls. He was born in the town of Milford Oct. 
5, 1833. On July 4, 1855, he was married to Editha A. Tubbs, who survives him. This union was 
blessed with two daughters, Mrs. Frank Chamberlain of Maryland, and Mrs. H.O. Valentine of 
Saratoga Springs. These with ten grandchildren and a large circle of friends and neighbors 
mourn his death.

August 20, 1864, hearing the call and feeling the need, he volunteered his services to his 
country, and joined Company G, First regiment, New York volunteers, and served until July 3, 
1865. He was a member of Brown post, G.A.R., no. 15. The immediate cause of death came from 
a fall Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, while in his home, resulting in a broken rib. Thursday 
pneumonia developed and death occurred the following Monday. A large circle of neighbors 
and friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved. The out-of-town friends who were in 
attendance at the funeral, held at his late residence Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, 
conducted by a former pastor, Rev. L.A. Dykeman, were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pratt and Mr. and 
Mrs. C.D. Kenyon of Oneonta. Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Tubbs of Cooperstown. John Tubbs , Mr. and 
Mrs.Freeman Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Camp of Westville. 
Burial at the family plot in the McKown cemetery, Maryland.

Contributed by: Raymond LeMay III

From The Oneonta Herald, Oct. 31, 1918
Mrs. E.F. Pratt.(Should Be E.A. Pratt)
Maryland, Oct.29.---


Mrs. E.F. Pratt Pratt died at the home of her daughter, Oct. 25. She was 81 years of age.

Contributed by: Raymond LeMay III

obit Saturday, 9/7/1907, "Utica Herald Dispatch", Utica, NY
 
Emily Chase Baldwin Pratt 
 
Funeral for Mrs Emily Pratt was held at the Central Hotel in 
Sidney on Thursday morning and the body was taken to 
Westville for burial.  She was born in Westville, Otsego Co.  
Mrs Pratt's home was in Merricksville and she is survived by 
one son, one sister, and three half-sisters.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

David B. Pugh Takes Own Life Monday Afternoon [1938] 

Had Been a Resident of New Berlin for Past Thirty-Seven Years
 
This community was shocked late Monday afternoon to learn of the death of Mr. David 
B. Pugh at his home on Whitmore Avenue in this village.
 
Mr. Pugh had received word by mail during the early afternoon that the compensation 
which he had been receiving on account of an ankle injury sustained while 
working at the Dairymen's League milk plant last spring, would be cut off. 
Brooding over this fact, it is believed that Mr. Pugh was a victim of temporary 
derangement and going into the barn at the rear of his house, he placed a rope 
over a beam and took his own life by hanging.
 
His body was discovered by Mr. Hugh Elliott, who occupies the Pugh residence, 
shortly after five o'clock when Mr. Elliott became alarmed at his absence and 
started out to find him. He had not been seen since shortly after 3 o'clock and 
it is believed that he took his life sometime between 4 and 5 p.m.
 
Dr. W. P. Elliott was called at once but life was extinct and the coroner, Dr. A. K. 
Benedict of Sherburne, was summoned.
 
Mr. David B. Pugh was born on February 27, 1869, at Boonville, N.Y., son of William 
and Elizabeth Lewis Pugh. He came to New Berlin thirty-seven years ago and was 
employed by the Borden Condensed Milk Company for many years. Since the 
abandonment of their plant in Hoboken, he had worked for other milk companies 
here.
 
On November 2, 1898, he united in marriage with Katherine L. Davis, who passed away 
on March 31, 1935.
 
Mr. Pugh is survived by a son, Donald E. Pugh of Utica, N.Y., brothers, Hugh Pugh of 
Unadilla Forks and Joseph H. Pugh of Binghamton.
 
Deceased was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church here for many years and a 
man greatly respected in the community.
 
The funeral will be held at his late home this Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. 
Theodore Hubbard, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating. Burial will be made 
at Unadilla Forks.
 
Contributed by Jayne Szaz