Onondaga County New York Obituaries Extracted From The Northern Christian Advocate, Syracuse, NY, 1894

1894 Obituaries from the Northern Christian Advocate in Syracuse, Onondaga County New York.

BATCHELDER, John F., Obituary

John F. Batchelder, brother of the Rev. E. J. Batchelder, of Stafford, N.Y., was born in Petersborough, N.H., Jan. 20, 1819, and died in Jasper, N.Y., July 18, 1894. He was married Feb. 1, 1842, to Miss Rhoda Hayes, of Troupsburgh. She preceded him to the better land three years ago, leaving to comfort and sustain her aged companion four children: Mrs. D. Sterns, of Colorado, Emma S. and Edwin J., of Jasper, and Mrs. Van Orman, of Almond, N.Y. Brother Batchelder was an earnest, faithful Christian. He was converted some four years before his marriage when about nineteen years of age, and brought up his family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, sustaining a family alter more than fifty-two years. He had a bright religious experience, not being satisfied unless having the witness of the Spirit that he was a child of God. His last illness lasted a number of months, but through it all he manifested great patience. The writer was privileged to visit him several times and noted with great pleasure his bright and blessed experience. The general tenor of his testimony was: "I have great peace; no pain; rejoice greatly in the Lord. I am an heir of God. I am waiting; am getting in a hurry to go." Again and again he sent joyous greeting to his brethren and sisters asembled in class or prayer meeting. Not many days before his departure he said he was so thankful that the Lord was "signing his release." Not many hours before he breathed his last the words of the psalmist "I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness" were given to him, he said, by the Spirit for supporting grace. Those who were privileged to visit him as he slowly entered the valley had verified to them many precious promises from God's blessed word. Just as the sun was sinking, as a child falling to sleep he went out to meet his Father, glad to be free from the prison house of clay. We believe he has come off more than conqueror through him who loved him. While we rejoice that he is with the Lord, yet we know he will be greatly missed here as a faithful attendant upon all the means of grace, as a most earnest exhorter, and as a humble everyday Christian, known and read of all among whom he moved. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), Wednesday, August 8, 1894, P.15]

BOWYER, Emma Jane, Obituary

Emma Jane Countryman was born in the town of Danube, Herkimer county, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1846, and died in Jasper, Steuben County, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1894. She was married to Samuel Bowyer Jan. 21, 1874. To him are left four children. A. F. and J. B. Countryman, of the Genesee Conference, are brothers of the deceased. She was converted in early life and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over thirty years, being at the time of her death in connection with the South Hill Church, on the Cameron Charge. She was a dvoted Christian, a faithful wife, mother and friend. She had an earnest desire to depart this life and go to be with Jesus, "which is far better". At her funeral an address was made from a text which she had selected, "I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness". Many loved ones miss her greatly, but rejoice that she rests now sweetly from her labors, and her works do follow her. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), February 28, 1894, P.15]

BURROWS, Louisa Krusen, Obituary

Louisa Krusen Burrows was born in Greenwood, N.Y., Aug. 22, 1839, and died in Willing, N.Y., Jan. 26, 1894. She was converted at eighteen years of age. Thirty-two years ago she married the Rev. Ward Burrows, a local preacher in our Church, and soon after joined the Church of his choice. She was a devoted wife and mother, and in church service was always ready with song, prayer, or testimony remarkable suited to the occasion. For eight years her health had been declining. In December, 1890, she buried a loving son, which broke the family circle; after this she declined more rapidly. She often repeated, "I know that my Redeemer liveth", and "Underneath are the everlasting arms". Her last song was "When we all meet at home in the morning". Her husband, one son and two daughters survive her. T.H.C. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), Wednesday, April 18, 1894, P.15]

KYLE, Thomas, Obituary

Thomas Kyle was born in Anchnacloy, Ireland, March 12, 1811, and died in his home at Candor, NY, Jan. 11, 1894. Of the five in his father's family he was the last survivor. He came to this country when about twenty one years of age. When he landed in New York he had but fifty cents. By industry and economy he accumulated a good property. Over forty years ago he experienced religion and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He united with the church at Canfield Corners, of what is now known as Lounsbury appointment, a little below Owego, NY Upon moving to Flemingville, NY, he became a member there; afterward he removed to Candor, where he retained his membership until death. He was called upon to fill a number of the offices in the church, and was a steward at the time of his departure. He was faithful in attending the house of god, and was seldom absent from class meeting. He had been in poor health for a few days, but was accounted better. On the morning he died he arose from breakfast and went into the sitting room. The Bible was brought and placed upon his knee. As he was about to read he fell from his chair, and in a short time was no more. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), April 11, 1894]

LEWIS, Hiram B., Obituary

Hiram B. Lewis was born in Petersbourgh, Rensselaer county, N.Y., April 10, 1808,and died in Jasper, N.Y., Nov. 26, 1894, aged eighty-six years. He moved from Pennsylvania to Jasper about thirty years ago. He was married to Miss Elmina Bowman June 4, 1826. Four children were born to them, three of whom remain to mourn the departure of their loved and loving father, viz. George S. Lewis and Mrs. E. V. Baker, of Brookfield, Pa., and Mrs. W. W. Hunter, of Jasper. The wife and mother went into the other life Nov. 22, 1884. Brother Lewis joined the Methodist Episcopal Church of Jasper about seventeen years ago, when the Rev. J. R. Cathin was pastor in charge. Of later years he was debarred from the privilege of public worship on account of the infirmities of age, but retained his faith in God and waited patiently the coming of his Master. We believe that a good man has gone to his reward and that he is now blessed in the presence of God. JOHN WOOTON. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), December 19, 1894; pg. 17]