Bennington County Vermont Obituaries Extracted From The Bennington Banner, Bennington, Vermont, 1888

1888 Obituaries from the Bennington Banner in Bennington, Bennington County Vermont.

BACON, Augusta Obituary, Mar. 8, 1888

Died in Sunderland, March 4, Miss Augusta Bacon, eldest daughter of the late Giles G. Bacon, Esq. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, March 8, 1888]

BAHAN, Harriet (Poole) Obituary, Mar. 1, 1888

Died in Bennington Centre, Be. 27th, Mrs. Harriet Poole, wife of John H. Bahan, aged 48 years. The sudden but not altogether unexpected death of Mrs. John H. Bahan Monday morning, has cast a gloom over a large circle of her friends, especially at her home in Bennington Center. She was a daughter of the late Strong Poole. Mrs. Bahan was a very estimable woman, a member of the Old First church, and a lady who will be greatly missed by all. Her husband and son (H. S. Bahan) survive. The obsequies were held yesterday, the Rev. Mr. Marten officiating.. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, March 1, 1888]

BAKER, Harriet (Corbiere) Obituary, Jan. 12, 1888

The friends of Mrs. Harriet Corbiere Baker, widow of the late T. S. Baker, will be pained to learn she died in Chicago, Dec. 11th, 1887 of pleurisy, after an illness of one week. She was in her 66th year. She was a sister of the late W. A. Corbiere and Mrs. W. B. Booth and F. A. Corbiere of Binghamton, NY, besides two brothers, Chas. F. Corbiere and Theo. K. Corbiere of Cal.

She leaves a large circle of relative and friends to mourn her loss. One son T. S. Baker of Denver, Col., and three daughters, Mrs. Dr. F. E. Sherman of Chicago, Mrs. O. H. Wood of Kansas City, and Mrs. J. Sims of Kansas City, besides four grandchildren.

Mrs. Baker was a native of Bennington; her youthful days were spent here. She was married and was united with the Baptist Church when quite young and was a consistent Christian. She died with the hope of a bright future, with a smile on her countenance, which is a great consolation to her dear children who stood around her dying bed, gave her every attendance that none but loving ones can give, to a kind and loving mother. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 12, 1888]

BECKER, Mrs. Lettie Obituary, Mar. 8, 1888

Died in Shaftsbury, March 2, Mrs. Lettie Becker, aged 20 years. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, March 8, 1888]

BENTLEY, C. H. Obituary, Mar. 1, 1888

Died in Elmira, N. Y., Feb. 15th, C. H. Bentley, formerly of North Bennington, aged 29 years. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, March 1, 1888]

BOWLES, Cora Obituary, Jan. 12, 1888

Died in Bennington, Jan. 9th, Miss Cora Bowles, aged 20 years. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 12, 1888]

BUTTS, Hiram Obituary, Feb. 16, 1888

White Creek - Hiram Butts died on Feb. 10, aged 79 years. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, February 16, 1888]

CHASE, Mrs. Jerusha B. Obituary, Jan. 19, 1888

Died in South Shaftsbury, Jan. 25, after a long and severe illness, Mrs. Jerusha B., wife of E. V. Chase, aged 65 years. Funeral tomorrow at 1 o'clock at the house. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 19, 1888]

CLARK, Mrs. Amilia Elizabeth Obituary, Jan. 19, 1888

Died in Bennington, Jan. 17th, Mrs. Amilia Elizabeth Clark, wife of Robert M. Clark, aged 66 years. Funeral Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The estimable wife of Mr. Robert Clark, the veteran railroad engineer, died on Tuesday of this week, 17th inst., after a short illness. Her health had not been good for some time, but the depressing effects of the sudden death of little Hope Squire, her greatly beloved grandchild, together with her condition soon caused serious solicitude on the part of the family. On Sunday a cyst which had formed in the abdomen was operated upon and a large amount of water taken therefrom. It was hoped she would rally, but she did not and sank down until life passed away, and she follow quickly to Paradise the little life of a few months, which she had almost idolized while it was given her to love here. Mrs. Amilia Elizabeth Clark was a woman of more than ordinary character and culture, greatly endeared to her family and friends because of her lovely disposition and sterling worth. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a son, all well known to our people. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock, pm. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 19, 1888]

CUTTING, Mrs. Wallace Obituary, Mar. 8, 1888

Died in South Shaftsbury, March 6th, Mrs. Wallace Cutting, aged 27 years. Mrs. Wallace Cutting of South Shaftsbury, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Eliza Cutting of this village, had a fall some two weeks ago, lock-jaw succeeded and she died on Tuesday of this week. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, March 8, 1888]

DOYLE, Thomas Obituary, Mar. 8, 1888

Died in North Bennington, March 2, Thos. Doyle, aged 24 years. North Bennington - The funeral of Thomas Doyle, a young man living near the Burden ore bed, was attended Monday morning from the Catholic church. He was sick but a few days and was a young man of good reputation. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, March 8, 1888]

FAIRBANKS, Leland Fairbanks Obituary, Jan. 12, 1888

Died in Bennington, Jan. 6th, Leland Fairbanks, aged 94 years.

In another column today appears the notice of the death of the oldest resident of our town, Leland Fairbanks. With his decease, the "mantle of age" falls next upon the shoulders of Hiram Waters who is nearly three years younger. Mr. Fairbanks was a gentleman well-known in this community where he had lived for many years. He was an excellent citizen, an exemplary Christian, a kind father, and a brother greatly respected by the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 12, 1888]

GROVER, Lemuel Obituary, Feb. 12, 1888

A Telegram announces the death at Highgate today (Thursday) of Lemuel Grover, in his 79th year. His remains will be brought here for interment on Saturday next. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, February 12, 1888]

HUNTINGTON, Charles Obituary, Jan. 12, 1888

Charles, H., son of Olin Huntington, died on Sunday evening of inflammation of the bowels, after a week's illness. His age was thirteen years. Charlie was a bright, clever boy and will be greatly missed in the home circle and by his many friends. The funeral services held in the Center Church on Tuesday afternoon were attended by a large number of sympathizing friends of the family. The deceased sang in the children's chorus choir in the cantata on Christmas Eve and a dozen or so of the best singers among the children sang at the funeral an appropriate and touching hymn. Rev. Mr. Wilkins conducted the services and preached a fitting sermon. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 12, 1888]

LOVE, Luman Obituary, Feb. 23, 1888

Died in North Adams, Mass., Feb. 21st, Luman Love, formerly of Bennington, aged 71 years. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, February 23, 1888]

MOORE, Mrs. Emily Obituary, Feb. 23, 1888

Died in Bennington, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Emily Moore, widow of the late David Moore, in her 77th year. Mrs. Emily Moore of this village, died at the resident of her son Henry on Saturday of last week. She was the widow of David Moore and would have reached the age of 77 next July. The family are well-known to our readers. Mrs. Moore was the only daughter of Mrs. Jerusha Kelley, who survives at the advanced age of 95 years and who was present at the obsequies held on Monday of this week. During her active years deceased was a valuable worker in both church and society, was the light of a happy home circle and endeared to a large number of friends. Her four sons survive: Fred, who lives in Wilmington; Henry and David E., who reside here, (the latter of the Stark Knitting company); and William, who resides in New York State. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, February 23, 1888]

PARTRIDGE, Harlan P. Obituary, Jan. 5, 1888

Died in Bennington, Jan. 5th, Harlan P. Partridge, M. D., aged 48 years. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 5, 1888]

PARTRIDGE, Harlan Page, M. D. Obituary, Jan. 12, 1888

As announced last week the funeral of Dr. Partridge occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Z. Marten, who officiated (assisted by the supply of the Second Congregational church for last Sunday), made a few remarks, an epitome of which we take as a most suitable obituary. Harlan Page Partridge, M. D. was born in Wilmington, N.Y., July 10, 1839. He was a confiding and affectionate child, and early and always found a warm place in the hearts of the family circle. At ten years of age he experienced religion and has for 38 years lived a consistent growing, spiritual Christian; ever conscientious in all the duties of home, church and business life. The death of his father, when he was 13 years old was loss deeply felt and lamented. He enlisted twice during the war of the Rebellion; one in the 96th Reg. N. Y. Volunteers and the second time in the Harris Light Cavalry of Albany, N.Y. He has never been well since his army experience and soon after the war began the study of medicine; graduated at the New York Homeopathic College in the year 1868 of New York City, and for six years practiced his profession in that great metropolis. During this time he entered the marriage relation, in which he became the father of three sons, the eldest of whom died some years ago. In the year 1873 he moved from New York to Bennington, where he has since lived and where he has secured the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends. His profession has been managed with marked ability, integrity and benevolence. In his domestic life he was kind, prudent, gentle and affectionate; he met life's trials with patience, courage and resignation. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 12, 1888]

ROBINSON, Samuel Obituary, Jan. 19, 1888

Bennington Centre - Capt. Samuel Robinson, known only to your older readers, died in Brooklyn, Wednesday morning. His remains will be brought here for interment. The time of his funeral at this writing has not been fixed. Mr. Robinson was the second son of Capt. Samuel Robinson, and grandson of Col. Samuel Robinson of Bennington Battle memory. He was born July 5, 1799, married Miss Temma Hawks, daughter of William Hawks and sister of Wm. E. Hawks, Esq., of North Bennington. She has been dead several years. An only daughter, survives him, Helen Marie, who has tenderly cared for him these many years, in which he has been very inform. M. Robinson was an honest business man of more than average ability and has left a competency to his surviving daughter. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 19, 1888]

ROBINSON, Samuel (funeral), January 19, 1888

The funeral of the late Samuel Robinson took place at Bennington Centre on Saturday. The deceased had reached his eighty-ninth year. He died in Brooklyn, N.Y., in which city he had resided for some time with his daughter and only surviving child, Mrs. Nellie Bull, widow of Wm. H. Bull, formerly of Troy, son of Architect Bull, who was county Judge of Rensselaer County some thirty years ago. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, February 2, 1888]

SQUIRE, Hope Elizabeth Obituary, Jan. 5, 1888

Died in Bennington, this afternoon, youngest daughter of Fred N. Squire, aged 9 months. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 5, 1888.]

SQUIRE, Hope Elizabeth Obituary, Jan. 12, 1888

Died in Bennington, Jan. 5th, Hope Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Fred. N. Squire, aged 9 months. The sudden death of little Hope Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Fred. N. Squire is a great affliction to both the parents and immediate family relatives. She was a bright child. The funeral was attended Saturday afternoon. [The Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, January 12, 1888.]