Gilbert Van Alstyne

Freeman's Journal   Dated:  1 February 1867

In the town of Cherry Valley, Jan 21st, 1867, Mr. Gilbert Van Alstyne, aged 90 years, 
11 months,and 10 days. The deceased was born in Schoharie County and moved to Cherry 
Valley in 1802.

Submitted by Lori Driver

Ann VanBuren 

obit Nov 11, 1902, "Plattsmouth Journal", Nebraska (wife of Peter 
VanBuren)
 
Mrs Ann VanBuren, whose maiden name was Kinney, was born in 
Connecticut August 15, 1835.  At a very early age she was 
taken by her parents to Otsego Co, New York, where she grew 
to womanhood and was married to Peter VanBuren, November 1, 
1853 in Cooperstown, NY  In 1864 they moved to Illinois and 
from there to Otoe County, Nebraska.  In 1878 they settled on 
a farm a few miles north of Unadilla where they remained 
until a few years ago when they left the farm and came to 
Elmwood, where they remained until her death, which occurred 
November 10, 1902.
 
She leaves a husband, six children - four girls and two boys - 
and a large circle of friends and acquaintances by whom she 
was greatly beloved.  Funeral services were held Wednesday 
afternoon, conducted by Elder Cyrus Alton, of the Christian 
church of which Mrs VanBuren was a member at the time of her 
death.  The remains were laid away at the cemetery churchyard 
at Pleasant Hill.

Contributed by Judy Morgan


Dollie VanBuren

Jan 8, 1891 edition "Richfield Mercury" (nee Dollie Dingman)
 
Little Lakes vicinity
The death of Mrs Tobias VanBuren occurred at the house of her sons in this place, 
Jan 2, 1891, aged 80 years, 4 months and 8 days.   Mrs VanBuren has been helpless for the 
last eight years.  The funeral was held at the Baptist Church, Monday, Jan 5, Rev. Mr. 
Smith officiating.

Submitted by Judy Morgan

John VanBuren 
obit "Otsego Farmer & Republican", April 28, 1916, Cooperstown, NY
 
Burlington Flats Reporter-----John VanBuren died at his home at 
Springfield Center on Sunday evening following a short 
illness of pneumonia, aged 75 years.  In early manhood he 
married Miss Roxanna Bigelow, who died four years ago.  The 
couple had two daughters, one of whom died several years ago, 
and the other, Mrs William White is seriously ill with 
pneumonia.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church 
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Rev. G.B Tubbs, officiating.  
Interment was made in the cemetery here.

Contributed by Judy Morgan


Peter VanBuren 

obit June 30, 1911, "Elmwood Leader-Echo", Elmwood, Nebraska
 
Peter VanBuren, one of our old and esteemed citizens, passed away 
at his home in Elmwood at an early hour last Sunday morning.  
His illness was of short duration, and his death, therefore, 
quite a shock to his friends and relatives.  Medical aid was 
summoned as quickly as possible when it was known that his 
condition was dangerous, but nothing could resuscitate the 
frail spark of life that still lingered.  Mr VanBuren was 
born Dec 7, 1831, in Springfield, Otsego County, N.Y.  He was 
married to Miss Ann M. Kinney November 1, 1853 in 
Cooperstown, NY; moved to Illinois December 20, 1865, and 
emigrated to Nebraska in a covered wagon in October 1878, 
settling on the farm in Otoe county where he lived until 
removing to Elmwood.
 
Deceased leaves to mourn his departure six children, two sons and 
four daughters, and five sisters and four brothers.  He was a 
kind and affectionate father and a friend to all in need, and 
a loving brother to the sister who took care of him in his 
declining years.  Funeral services were held from the home on 
Tuesday, interment taking place at Pleasant Hill cemetery 
beside the grave of Mrs VanBuren, who died in 1902.  Many old 
time friends and neighbors were in attendance at the funeral.  
Contributed by Judy Morgan


Roxanna VanBuren 
obit May 23, 1912, "Richfield Springs Mercury, Richfield Springs, NY
 
Mrs John VanBuren (Roxanna "Loxey" Bigelow) died on Friday after 
having suffered for over 2 years.  She had spent her whole 
life on the farm where she died and also on the old Bigelow 
home adjoining.  Mrs VanBuren was united with the 
Presbyterian Church and Middle Springfield in early life.   
She was a woman of high Christian character and a very quiet 
disposition.  Her parents were among the early residents of 
this town, being honored people and prosperous in their day. 

She is survived by her aged husband and one daughter, Mrs 
Will White, one brother Richard Bigelow of Richfield Springs, 
and two sisters, Mrs Ferguson of Middlefield, and Mrs Charles 
Steele of Springfield. The funeral was largely attended on 
Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev. Duclair assisting.  
Interment in family plot in Springfield Center Cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Tobias VanBuren 
obit Nov 11, 1892, "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY
 
Little Lakes----This place was startled by the death of Mr Tobias 
VanBuren who was nearly 80 years of age.  Mr VanBuren has 
lived in this town quite a number of years with his son, John 
VanBuren.  Mr VanBuren was a member of the Baptist Church of 
Springfield Center for a good many years, and continued to 
believe firmly in Christ until called to meet his reward in 
heaven.

Contributed by Judy Morgan


Emerson VanCourt 
obit "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY June 3, 1910
 
Emerson VanCourt died on Friday of last week at Richfield, after 
a long illness that he bore with great patience.  Mr VanCourt 
was an honest, kind-hearted man, and was much esteemed by his 
friends and neighbors.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Martin VanCourt 

obit May 25, 1911, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
 
Schuyler Lake------The body of Martin VanCourt was brought here Friday, May 19 from 
Middlefield and buried here.  He was one of the oldest residents of this town.  Mr 
VanCourt was 80 years old.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

Mary Van Court 
obit Thurs, March 18, 1939 "The Utica Daily Express", Utica, NY
 
Schuyler Lake---Funeral services will be held today at 3 pm for 
Mrs Mary E. (Darby) Van Court, 95, oldest resident of this 
village, at her home, the Rev. Charles Cramer officiating.  
Burial will be made in the local cemetery.  Mrs Van Court 
died March 13, 1939 at the home of her granddaughter Mrs Lula 
Neal, after a short illness.  She was born in Hartwick, 
oldest child of a family of seven children to Daniel and 
Lydia Brown Darby.  She married William Dingman, who was 
called to serve in the Civil War and to them were born four 
children: Ella, Jennie, Nellie, and Clarence, all deceased 
with the exception of Mrs Nellie Light.  Mr Dingman died 53 
years ago and later she married Emerson Van Court who died 
May 27, 1910.  All her life was spent in this locality.  She 
leaves besides her daughter, 13 grandchildren and 10 great-
grandchildren.

Contributed by Judy Morgan


William VanCourt 
obit 3/1/1922, "Oneonta Daily Star", Oneonta, NY
 
Schuyler Lake---March 1---William VanCourt, a well-known farmer of Exeter, died Monday at 
his son George VanCourt's home on Rider Farm, he had been in poor health for 
sometime.  He was the son of Stephen VanCourt and was born about 67 years ago.  He is 
survived by 3 sons, George, Jess, and Fred, and a daughter Mrs Mary Wintis?, 4 
grandchildren, 1 brother, Theron VanCourt, 1 sister, Mrs George Osborn of Burlington. 
 The funeral wil be Friday at 1 p.m. at his son George's home.  Interment will be in 
Schuyler Lake Cemetery.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

William Van Court
obit "Farmers & Republican", Cooperstown, NY, March 3, 1922
 
William Van Court died at the home of his son George on the Rider 
farm near Schuyler Lake Monday evening Feb 27 after a 
lingering ilness of several months, duration which he had 
been cared for by his daughter, Mrs Mary Winters, and Mr and 
Mrs Van Court.  He leaves beside his two children mentioned, 
his wife who lives in Oneonta, two other sons, Jesse of 
Schuyler Lake, and Fred of Hartwick.  The funeral was held 
Friday a the home of his son George.  The body was placed in 
the vault.  Schuyler Lake Reporter..

Contributed by Judy Morgan


Charles D. Vannort 
obit "The Daily Star", Oneonta, NY, Tuesday, December 31, 1985
 
VANNORT-----Charles D. Vannort, of Unadilla, RD 2 died Monday, Dec 
30, at Fox Hospital, Oneonta.  Private funeral and committal 
services will be later in Sand Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.  There are no 
calling hours.  The family requests no flowers, in lieu of which 
contributions may be made to the Unadilla Emergency Squad.  Funeral 
arrangements by the Westcott Funeral Home, Unadilla.

Contributed by Judy Morgan

  

Alton VanWoert 

Alton M. VanWoert, 379 Chestnut St., died at 7:20 am 
yesterday at Fox Hospital where he had been a medical 
patient.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at Bookhout 
funeral home.  Rev Paul Huslander will officiate.  The 
body will be placed in the Bookhout vault and burial will 
be made in the Plains cemetery later.

Mr. VanWoert was born April 13, 1869 in Otego, son of 
George and Lurissa (Shepherd) VanWoert, and Oct 20, 
1915 he married Ina Hubbell at Oneonta.
He had lived in Otego and Oneonta Plains.  He engaged 
in farming for many years at Oneonta Plains and moved 
to the present address after his retirement last May.  
He was a member of the Elm Park Methodist church.
For 30 years he served as Director of the Otsego 
County Fire Insurance Company.
Surviving are his wife; one daughter Mrs. Richard Cohen, 
and one granddaughter, Patricia, of Oneonta.

Contributed by Lori Driver


April 3, 1958

The Otsego Farmer

Mrs. Leonard Vunk

Mrs. Henrietta Vunk, aged 94, died April 1, in the Clark Nursing 
Home in Richfield Springs, after an illness of four years.
	
She was born March 28, 1864, in Westville a daughter of Nelson J. 
and Lavina (Thayer) Bates.  She was married to Leonard Vunk 
November 3, 1880, in Westville.  He died February 9, 1936.  
She was a member of the Methodist Church.   
	
Mrs. Vunk lived in this vicinity all her life.
	
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Averell of Cooperstown; a son, 
Nelson F. Vunk of Glens Falls;; four grandchildren; Five 
great-Grandchildren’ four great-great-grandchildren.
	
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Ingalls 
Funeral Home here with the Rev. Robert H. Sheehan, 
Cooperstown Methodist pastor officiating. Burial will be in 
Lake Wood Cemetery.
	
Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience

Contributed by Michele Culletto