Individual Notes

Note for: Edward S. Shaw, 2 Apr 1844 - 21 Mar 1924 Index

Burial:
     Date:   24 Mar 1924
     Place:   Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, Delaware, NY

Individual Note:
      CENSUS: 1880 Federal census lists Edward, Sarah, Ida, Rosa and Mary A. residing at page 13 dwelling 122 family 133 in Town of Sidney, Delaware, NY.
        OBITUARY: Tri-Town News, March 29, 1924: DEATH OF BELOVED RESIDENT. Edward S. Shaw, Long an Invalid, Enters Eternal Rest At His Home In Sidney. Ill health, dating well nigh 40 years is merciless from the fact that it spares neither the just nor the unjust. All are liable to suffer, the good, the bad and the indifferent.
        We are reminded of that fact by the death at his home in this village, Friday afternoon, 21st inst of the late Edward Smith Shaw, who during his whole life time of 79 years had resided in the Township of Sidney, principally at Sidney Center, always esteemed and held in high respect by all who were acquainted with him and his family.
        It can be truly said that Mr. Shaw entered into rest from a life that had denied him its most valuable possession, which is good health. For forty years on account of stomach trouble he could eat no solid food of any kind, subsisting only on the very lightest nourishment. Yet, in spite of this Mr. Shaw was always cheerful in the society of family and friends, never complained, bearing his long suffering with courage and fortitude. His last illness was of only a few days duration and at the end he peacefully passed away to the deep regret of a large circle of devoted relatives and sincere friends.
        His whole life was one of true devotion to his family. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw enjoyed the peace and contentment of 57 years of married life, Mrs. Shaw at the time of her marriage was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Patrick of Sidney Center, where the joyous celebration or their golden wedding anniversary gave expression to the widespread esteem and love of all. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shaw were a most devoted couple, both tenderly devoted to each other, living most happy, contented lives, helping and cheering one another. The presents for the occasion were numerous and beautiful.
        The funeral services on Monday afternoon, 24th, by the large attendance gave ample evidence of the esteem in which Mr. Shaw and family is everywhere held. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. D. Finch, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who tenderly spoke of the useful, kindly life just closed. The flowers were especially beautiful as well as numerous tributes of loving affection. The bearers were all his grandsons and the remains were conveyed to Sidney Center, N.Y.
        Surviving In the immediate family besides the widow, are two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Simpson, of Sidney and Mrs. O. L. Benedict, of Sidney Center, N. Y. Also one brother, former Supervisor Shaw, of Binghamton and one sister, Mrs. Comstalk, of Sidney Center, and numerous grandchildren. The deepest sympathy of all goes forth to them in their bereavement.

Individual Notes

Note for: James Patrick, 1817 - 7 Feb 1894 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, Delaware, NY

Individual Note:
      CENSUS: Federal census for 1860 indicates James was a 43-year-old Town of Sidney, Delaware Co., NY farmer with assets of $5000 in real estate and $110 0 in personal assets. The 1870 census lists him as age 53, with assets of $7000 real estate and $1700 personal. (page 64, dwelling 466, family 492). His parents were born in Connecticut.
        From TTY (Through the Years) p194: "June 12, 1886 (Walton Reporter): Last week, the Highway Commissioner was here and settled with the parties for the land taken for the new street running South from C.M. Fletcher's. Now when there is a bridge built, J. Patrick and E.R. Wattles can get out without trespassing." (It is believed that this was what is now called Jay Street.)
        From TTY p194: "Sept.9, 1886 (Sidney Record): Our Commissioner of Highways is building a bridge over the stream near James Patrick's."

Individual Notes

Note for: Mary Jane Hand, 1823 - 18 Mar 1877 Index

Burial:
Place: Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, Delaware, NY

Individual Notes

Note for: Ida Belgium Shaw, 8 Oct 1869 - 1947 Index

Burial:
Place: Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, Delaware, NY