From the Western New Yorker, Warsaw, NY July 17, 1903.
Wyoming County has again been startled by the sudden death of one of its most prominent and valued citizens; George W. Botsford of the firm of Botsford & Botsford, attorneys, died Tuesday morning, July 14th, of rheumatism of the heart at Mr. E. M. Jennings cottage on Silver Lake. Mr. Botsford had been suffering from a slight attack of bilious fever from the previous Wednesday and had been keeping to his bed, but Mon. afternoon he felt well enough to get up for a short time. Monday night he rested well and was talking to Mrs. Botsford Tues morning about 6 o'clock and was apparently feeling better, but about half an hour later she heard him rapping on the wall and on coming in Mr. Botsford told her he coudn't breathe. She sent for a physician at once but within 15 minutes he had passed away.
Mr. Botsford had been feeling ill for some weeks and had taken Mr. Jennings' cottage at the lake for the summer, intending to rest up and get into condition again, but he had no illness to cause any apprehension. His death was a shock not only to his family but to the entire community.
The remains were brought to Warsaw, Tues. evening. The funeral occured yesterday at 10:30 AM at the home on Buffalo St. Rev. Clare Morgan of Nunda assisted by Rev. L. M. Sweet conducted the service.
A quartette from the Congregational Church choir sany, Abide With Me and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. The Wyoming County Bar attended in a body. The honorary pallbearers were Hon. I. Sam Johnson, N. S. Wells, E. M. Jennings and J. A. McFarlane. The active pallbearers were Messrs. Frank W. Brown, C. A. VanArsdale, Clarence Greff, Harry Bristol, E. T. Montgomery and Wm. H. Richardson. The interment was in the cemetery in Portageville, the cortege driving from Warsaw.
Among those present from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Clapp, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Curtis of Geneseo; Mr. and Mrs. Allen King, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Botsford, Miss Edith Botsford, Mrs. Arthur Wheelock and Mr. Will Clapp of Moscow, Mr. Santford Smith, Mrs. Gilbert Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith, Miss Eva Smith of Hunts, Miss Marie Smith, Miss Julia Smith of Nunda, Miss Celina Bliss of Pike, Mr. Merton Wilner of Buffalo, Mrs. George Beardsley, Miss Beardsley, Mrs. Roup of Perry, Mrs. J. W. Bristol, Mr. P. M. Bristol, Miss Mary E. Bristol of Gainesville, W. H. Hawley Jr. of Perry Center; Mr. M. A. Lovejoy, W. A. Olmstead, Mr. Walker and C. Tarples of Perry and John Knight of Arcade.
Mr. Botsford was born March 13, 1849 in the town of Genesee Falls, the son of George W. and Abigail Bliss Botsford. he recieved his education in the common schools and Pike Seminary. He read law and was admitted to the bar from the office of E. Townsend of Portageville, was elected justice of the peace for Genesee Falls several terms and was in other ways honored by his townsmen. In 1888 he was elected district attorney and served the county 2 terms, leaving a spendid record of devotion to duty and efficiency. In Feb. 1889 he removed to Warsaw, where he had lived ever since. He has been a member of the Board of Education for the past 9 years, 5 of which he has been secretary of the board. His loyalty to duty laid upon him is exemplified by the fact that during his 9 years of service he missed but one meeting of that body. His careful and Thorough study of school matters and his entusiastic interest in the schools was highly valued and keenly appreciated by his fellow members. As an attorney he ranked among the best in Western NY. His forte was as an office attorney and consellor. He had a reputation of settling many more cases out of court then he took to court. He believed in bringing to bear the sense of justice and common sense of opposing parties and avoiding the evils of public trials as far as possible. As time went on more and more men came to rely upon his counsel and at the time of his death he was in the very zenith of his powers and usefulness.
Mr. Botsford was united in marriage to Miss Cora Smith, of Portage in 1872. To them was born 1 son, Irving G. Botsford, who has been his father's partner in law for several years and 1 daughter, Gertrude, all of whom survive, mourning their lass but rich in the legacy of an honored and stainless name.
Wyoming County has again been startled by the sudden death of one of its most prominent and valued citizens; George W. Botsford of the firm of Botsford & Botsford, attorneys, died Tuesday morning, July 14th, of rheumatism of the heart at Mr. E. M. Jennings cottage on Silver Lake. Mr. Botsford had been suffering from a slight attack of bilious fever from the previous Wednesday and had been keeping to his bed, but Mon. afternoon he felt well enough to get up for a short time. Monday night he rested well and was talking to Mrs. Botsford Tues morning about 6 o'clock and was apparently feeling better, but about half an hour later she heard him rapping on the wall and on coming in Mr. Botsford told her he coudn't breathe. She sent for a physician at once but within 15 minutes he had passed away.
Mr. Botsford had been feeling ill for some weeks and had taken Mr. Jennings' cottage at the lake for the summer, intending to rest up and get into condition again, but he had no illness to cause any apprehension. His death was a shock not only to his family but to the entire community.
The remains were brought to Warsaw, Tues. evening. The funeral occured yesterday at 10:30 AM at the home on Buffalo St. Rev. Clare Morgan of Nunda assisted by Rev. L. M. Sweet conducted the service.
A quartette from the Congregational Church choir sany, Abide With Me and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. The Wyoming County Bar attended in a body. The honorary pallbearers were Hon. I. Sam Johnson, N. S. Wells, E. M. Jennings and J. A. McFarlane. The active pallbearers were Messrs. Frank W. Brown, C. A. VanArsdale, Clarence Greff, Harry Bristol, E. T. Montgomery and Wm. H. Richardson. The interment was in the cemetery in Portageville, the cortege driving from Warsaw.
Among those present from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Clapp, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Curtis of Geneseo; Mr. and Mrs. Allen King, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Botsford, Miss Edith Botsford, Mrs. Arthur Wheelock and Mr. Will Clapp of Moscow, Mr. Santford Smith, Mrs. Gilbert Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith, Miss Eva Smith of Hunts, Miss Marie Smith, Miss Julia Smith of Nunda, Miss Celina Bliss of Pike, Mr. Merton Wilner of Buffalo, Mrs. George Beardsley, Miss Beardsley, Mrs. Roup of Perry, Mrs. J. W. Bristol, Mr. P. M. Bristol, Miss Mary E. Bristol of Gainesville, W. H. Hawley Jr. of Perry Center; Mr. M. A. Lovejoy, W. A. Olmstead, Mr. Walker and C. Tarples of Perry and John Knight of Arcade.
Mr. Botsford was born March 13, 1849 in the town of Genesee Falls, the son of George W. and Abigail Bliss Botsford. he recieved his education in the common schools and Pike Seminary. He read law and was admitted to the bar from the office of E. Townsend of Portageville, was elected justice of the peace for Genesee Falls several terms and was in other ways honored by his townsmen. In 1888 he was elected district attorney and served the county 2 terms, leaving a spendid record of devotion to duty and efficiency. In Feb. 1889 he removed to Warsaw, where he had lived ever since. He has been a member of the Board of Education for the past 9 years, 5 of which he has been secretary of the board. His loyalty to duty laid upon him is exemplified by the fact that during his 9 years of service he missed but one meeting of that body. His careful and Thorough study of school matters and his entusiastic interest in the schools was highly valued and keenly appreciated by his fellow members. As an attorney he ranked among the best in Western NY. His forte was as an office attorney and consellor. He had a reputation of settling many more cases out of court then he took to court. He believed in bringing to bear the sense of justice and common sense of opposing parties and avoiding the evils of public trials as far as possible. As time went on more and more men came to rely upon his counsel and at the time of his death he was in the very zenith of his powers and usefulness.
Mr. Botsford was united in marriage to Miss Cora Smith, of Portage in 1872. To them was born 1 son, Irving G. Botsford, who has been his father's partner in law for several years and 1 daughter, Gertrude, all of whom survive, mourning their lass but rich in the legacy of an honored and stainless name.
From the Western New Yorker, Warsaw, NY July 17, 1903.
Wyoming County has again been startled by the sudden death of one of its most prominent and valued citizens; George W. Botsford of the firm of Botsford & Botsford, attorneys, died Tuesday morning, July 14th, of rheumatism of the heart at Mr. E. M. Jennings cottage on Silver Lake. Mr. Botsford had been suffering from a slight attack of bilious fever from the previous Wednesday and had been keeping to his bed, but Mon. afternoon he felt well enough to get up for a short time. Monday night he rested well and was talking to Mrs. Botsford Tues morning about 6 o'clock and was apparently feeling better, but about half an hour later she heard him rapping on the wall and on coming in Mr. Botsford told her he coudn't breathe. She sent for a physician at once but within 15 minutes he had passed away.
Mr. Botsford had been feeling ill for some weeks and had taken Mr. Jennings' cottage at the lake for the summer, intending to rest up and get into condition again, but he had no illness to cause any apprehension. His death was a shock not only to his family but to the entire community.
The remains were brought to Warsaw, Tues. evening. The funeral occured yesterday at 10:30 AM at the home on Buffalo St. Rev. Clare Morgan of Nunda assisted by Rev. L. M. Sweet conducted the service.
A quartette from the Congregational Church choir sany, Abide With Me and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. The Wyoming County Bar attended in a body. The honorary pallbearers were Hon. I. Sam Johnson, N. S. Wells, E. M. Jennings and J. A. McFarlane. The active pallbearers were Messrs. Frank W. Brown, C. A. VanArsdale, Clarence Greff, Harry Bristol, E. T. Montgomery and Wm. H. Richardson. The interment was in the cemetery in Portageville, the cortege driving from Warsaw.
Among those present from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Clapp, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Curtis of Geneseo; Mr. and Mrs. Allen King, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Botsford, Miss Edith Botsford, Mrs. Arthur Wheelock and Mr. Will Clapp of Moscow, Mr. Santford Smith, Mrs. Gilbert Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith, Miss Eva Smith of Hunts, Miss Marie Smith, Miss Julia Smith of Nunda, Miss Celina Bliss of Pike, Mr. Merton Wilner of Buffalo, Mrs. George Beardsley, Miss Beardsley, Mrs. Roup of Perry, Mrs. J. W. Bristol, Mr. P. M. Bristol, Miss Mary E. Bristol of Gainesville, W. H. Hawley Jr. of Perry Center; Mr. M. A. Lovejoy, W. A. Olmstead, Mr. Walker and C. Tarples of Perry and John Knight of Arcade.
Mr. Botsford was born March 13, 1849 in the town of Genesee Falls, the son of George W. and Abigail Bliss Botsford. he recieved his education in the common schools and Pike Seminary. He read law and was admitted to the bar from the office of E. Townsend of Portageville, was elected justice of the peace for Genesee Falls several terms and was in other ways honored by his townsmen. In 1888 he was elected district attorney and served the county 2 terms, leaving a spendid record of devotion to duty and efficiency. In Feb. 1889 he removed to Warsaw, where he had lived ever since. He has been a member of the Board of Education for the past 9 years, 5 of which he has been secretary of the board. His loyalty to duty laid upon him is exemplified by the fact that during his 9 years of service he missed but one meeting of that body. His careful and Thorough study of school matters and his entusiastic interest in the schools was highly valued and keenly appreciated by his fellow members. As an attorney he ranked among the best in Western NY. His forte was as an office attorney and consellor. He had a reputation of settling many more cases out of court then he took to court. He believed in bringing to bear the sense of justice and common sense of opposing parties and avoiding the evils of public trials as far as possible. As time went on more and more men came to rely upon his counsel and at the time of his death he was in the very zenith of his powers and usefulness.
Mr. Botsford was united in marriage to Miss Cora Smith, of Portage in 1872. To them was born 1 son, Irving G. Botsford, who has been his father's partner in law for several years and 1 daughter, Gertrude, all of whom survive, mourning their lass but rich in the legacy of an honored and stainless name.
Wyoming County has again been startled by the sudden death of one of its most prominent and valued citizens; George W. Botsford of the firm of Botsford & Botsford, attorneys, died Tuesday morning, July 14th, of rheumatism of the heart at Mr. E. M. Jennings cottage on Silver Lake. Mr. Botsford had been suffering from a slight attack of bilious fever from the previous Wednesday and had been keeping to his bed, but Mon. afternoon he felt well enough to get up for a short time. Monday night he rested well and was talking to Mrs. Botsford Tues morning about 6 o'clock and was apparently feeling better, but about half an hour later she heard him rapping on the wall and on coming in Mr. Botsford told her he coudn't breathe. She sent for a physician at once but within 15 minutes he had passed away.
Mr. Botsford had been feeling ill for some weeks and had taken Mr. Jennings' cottage at the lake for the summer, intending to rest up and get into condition again, but he had no illness to cause any apprehension. His death was a shock not only to his family but to the entire community.
The remains were brought to Warsaw, Tues. evening. The funeral occured yesterday at 10:30 AM at the home on Buffalo St. Rev. Clare Morgan of Nunda assisted by Rev. L. M. Sweet conducted the service.
A quartette from the Congregational Church choir sany, Abide With Me and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. The Wyoming County Bar attended in a body. The honorary pallbearers were Hon. I. Sam Johnson, N. S. Wells, E. M. Jennings and J. A. McFarlane. The active pallbearers were Messrs. Frank W. Brown, C. A. VanArsdale, Clarence Greff, Harry Bristol, E. T. Montgomery and Wm. H. Richardson. The interment was in the cemetery in Portageville, the cortege driving from Warsaw.
Among those present from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Clapp, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Curtis of Geneseo; Mr. and Mrs. Allen King, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Botsford, Miss Edith Botsford, Mrs. Arthur Wheelock and Mr. Will Clapp of Moscow, Mr. Santford Smith, Mrs. Gilbert Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith, Miss Eva Smith of Hunts, Miss Marie Smith, Miss Julia Smith of Nunda, Miss Celina Bliss of Pike, Mr. Merton Wilner of Buffalo, Mrs. George Beardsley, Miss Beardsley, Mrs. Roup of Perry, Mrs. J. W. Bristol, Mr. P. M. Bristol, Miss Mary E. Bristol of Gainesville, W. H. Hawley Jr. of Perry Center; Mr. M. A. Lovejoy, W. A. Olmstead, Mr. Walker and C. Tarples of Perry and John Knight of Arcade.
Mr. Botsford was born March 13, 1849 in the town of Genesee Falls, the son of George W. and Abigail Bliss Botsford. he recieved his education in the common schools and Pike Seminary. He read law and was admitted to the bar from the office of E. Townsend of Portageville, was elected justice of the peace for Genesee Falls several terms and was in other ways honored by his townsmen. In 1888 he was elected district attorney and served the county 2 terms, leaving a spendid record of devotion to duty and efficiency. In Feb. 1889 he removed to Warsaw, where he had lived ever since. He has been a member of the Board of Education for the past 9 years, 5 of which he has been secretary of the board. His loyalty to duty laid upon him is exemplified by the fact that during his 9 years of service he missed but one meeting of that body. His careful and Thorough study of school matters and his entusiastic interest in the schools was highly valued and keenly appreciated by his fellow members. As an attorney he ranked among the best in Western NY. His forte was as an office attorney and consellor. He had a reputation of settling many more cases out of court then he took to court. He believed in bringing to bear the sense of justice and common sense of opposing parties and avoiding the evils of public trials as far as possible. As time went on more and more men came to rely upon his counsel and at the time of his death he was in the very zenith of his powers and usefulness.
Mr. Botsford was united in marriage to Miss Cora Smith, of Portage in 1872. To them was born 1 son, Irving G. Botsford, who has been his father's partner in law for several years and 1 daughter, Gertrude, all of whom survive, mourning their lass but rich in the legacy of an honored and stainless name.
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