Rome Sentinel Monday June 28, 1920
William G. Denison Dies in 80th Year
Lived for half a century in Village of Delta
Came to this city in 1908
When the side of Delta was taken by the State for a Barge Canal Reservoir now known as Lake Delta, held in high esteem by all who knew him
Following a period of poor health that commenced about one year ago and which developed into serious illness two months ago, William G. Denison died on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 319 W. Thomas Street, in her 80th year. He was a retired farmer and acme to this city 12 years ago last March, when the state took his property at Delta as part of the land wanted for the large Barge Canal reservoir.
Mr. Denison was a native of the town of Floyd and was born on his father's farm about a mile from Camroden, March 25, 1841, son of the late George R. Dennison and grandson of Latham Denison, who was one of the earliest settlers of that town, locating there in 1800. He was the last of six children.
In 1858 William G. Denison's parents removed to Delta and the brick residence occupied by them and later by him was one of the finest in the village. It stood across from the main store and was the last to succumb to the hands of the destroyer. Until March 1, 1908, Mr. Denison lived in the village and then his house and 260 acres owned by him, having seen taken by the state for Barge Canal purposes, he removed to Rome, being the first to turn over his property to Contractor McMullen. The big brick house was partially dismantled before the water covered it, and the balance was removed by its purchaser when the water was lower later, in order to allow the cutting away of a number of telephone poles. Mr. Denison's barn, a structure covering 150 X 40 feet on the ground, was also razed.
On January 1, 1863, Mr. Denison was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. Charles E. Fraser, who was one of the earliest and best known physicians in the town of lee. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. James Irwin, at his home in Rome. Mr. Erwin was a Methodist minister and at that time was the presiding elder of this district. The attendants at this wedding were Moses White and Miss Mary Fraser, sister of the bride, Milton Denison and Miss Susan Denison, brother and sister of the groom. On January 1, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Denison observe red the 50th anniversary of their wedding.
At that time Mr. Denison gave the Sentinel some interesting recollections of the village of Delta, which are well worthy of reproduction at this time as follows;
"I went to Delta in 1858, with my parents, and until March 1, 1908 that was my home. Then Delta was quite a place. T. H. Seymour had a big foundry there, where the stoves were made, there were two wagon shops Sanford's and Hall's Allen's blacksmith's shop, three stores, all of them well stocked. Walworth's grist Mill, which go grain over the Black River Canal and shipped feed and flour to Rome, and a distillery, which, however, was over the line in Western. Delta then had a population of perhaps 400, nearly twice that of the village when taken by the state. The old grist mill dam still stands, thirty-five feet below the surface of the lake. Of the old-time population about twenty-five responded to the call for soldiers in the early sixties, and among them was my brother, who served in the Oneida Cavalry; five of the martins, of whom Lyman A., now of this city, was in the 117th and Clark in the 14th. I saw the old 117th march away from Rome, and I don't want to ever see so affecting a sight again. I also the remnant, about 150 men, of the 14th come back.
"The Old Village of Delta was also the home of the Delta Artillery, Captain Smith, and I remember when this crack little company went to Rome to help celebrate the completion of the laying of the Atlantic cable. On that occasion one of its members was fatally injured by a premature explosion, I believe. The company had two brass cannon, always kept glistening and a full equipment of all the requirements of a battery. The old cannon house, as it was styed, was always a center of attraction for the younger generation."
In politics, Mr. Denison was a Republican but never sought office. He was, however, elected justice of the peace at Delta against his own wishes and held the office for a number of years. He acted as salesman for the Delta cheese factory for several years, and was successful in securing the highest prices for the products of that factory at all times. He was a member of Baron Steuben lodge, f. and a. m. of Lee Center, formerly of Delta. A man of genial disposition and kindly ways he had the esteem of all who knew him. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Carrie B. Denison of this city and by two nephews, W. G. Denison and George Denison of Peterboro.
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Rome Sentinel June 29, 1920
The funeral services of William G. Denison were held at the family home, 319 W. Thomas Street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. H. H. Peabody, D. D., pastor emeritus of the Baptist Church, officiating. A delegation from Baron Steuben lodge, F and A. M., of lee Center conducted the ritualistic services of the masonic lodge at the home and at the grave at Wright Settlement Cemetery. There were floral tributes form relatives and friends and a set piece from the Masonic order. The bearers were George Platt, Charles Clark, D. Burke, Charles Hinckley, John Ernest and N. H. Snyder.
William G. Denison Dies in 80th Year
Lived for half a century in Village of Delta
Came to this city in 1908
When the side of Delta was taken by the State for a Barge Canal Reservoir now known as Lake Delta, held in high esteem by all who knew him
Following a period of poor health that commenced about one year ago and which developed into serious illness two months ago, William G. Denison died on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 319 W. Thomas Street, in her 80th year. He was a retired farmer and acme to this city 12 years ago last March, when the state took his property at Delta as part of the land wanted for the large Barge Canal reservoir.
Mr. Denison was a native of the town of Floyd and was born on his father's farm about a mile from Camroden, March 25, 1841, son of the late George R. Dennison and grandson of Latham Denison, who was one of the earliest settlers of that town, locating there in 1800. He was the last of six children.
In 1858 William G. Denison's parents removed to Delta and the brick residence occupied by them and later by him was one of the finest in the village. It stood across from the main store and was the last to succumb to the hands of the destroyer. Until March 1, 1908, Mr. Denison lived in the village and then his house and 260 acres owned by him, having seen taken by the state for Barge Canal purposes, he removed to Rome, being the first to turn over his property to Contractor McMullen. The big brick house was partially dismantled before the water covered it, and the balance was removed by its purchaser when the water was lower later, in order to allow the cutting away of a number of telephone poles. Mr. Denison's barn, a structure covering 150 X 40 feet on the ground, was also razed.
On January 1, 1863, Mr. Denison was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. Charles E. Fraser, who was one of the earliest and best known physicians in the town of lee. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. James Irwin, at his home in Rome. Mr. Erwin was a Methodist minister and at that time was the presiding elder of this district. The attendants at this wedding were Moses White and Miss Mary Fraser, sister of the bride, Milton Denison and Miss Susan Denison, brother and sister of the groom. On January 1, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Denison observe red the 50th anniversary of their wedding.
At that time Mr. Denison gave the Sentinel some interesting recollections of the village of Delta, which are well worthy of reproduction at this time as follows;
"I went to Delta in 1858, with my parents, and until March 1, 1908 that was my home. Then Delta was quite a place. T. H. Seymour had a big foundry there, where the stoves were made, there were two wagon shops Sanford's and Hall's Allen's blacksmith's shop, three stores, all of them well stocked. Walworth's grist Mill, which go grain over the Black River Canal and shipped feed and flour to Rome, and a distillery, which, however, was over the line in Western. Delta then had a population of perhaps 400, nearly twice that of the village when taken by the state. The old grist mill dam still stands, thirty-five feet below the surface of the lake. Of the old-time population about twenty-five responded to the call for soldiers in the early sixties, and among them was my brother, who served in the Oneida Cavalry; five of the martins, of whom Lyman A., now of this city, was in the 117th and Clark in the 14th. I saw the old 117th march away from Rome, and I don't want to ever see so affecting a sight again. I also the remnant, about 150 men, of the 14th come back.
"The Old Village of Delta was also the home of the Delta Artillery, Captain Smith, and I remember when this crack little company went to Rome to help celebrate the completion of the laying of the Atlantic cable. On that occasion one of its members was fatally injured by a premature explosion, I believe. The company had two brass cannon, always kept glistening and a full equipment of all the requirements of a battery. The old cannon house, as it was styed, was always a center of attraction for the younger generation."
In politics, Mr. Denison was a Republican but never sought office. He was, however, elected justice of the peace at Delta against his own wishes and held the office for a number of years. He acted as salesman for the Delta cheese factory for several years, and was successful in securing the highest prices for the products of that factory at all times. He was a member of Baron Steuben lodge, f. and a. m. of Lee Center, formerly of Delta. A man of genial disposition and kindly ways he had the esteem of all who knew him. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Carrie B. Denison of this city and by two nephews, W. G. Denison and George Denison of Peterboro.
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Rome Sentinel June 29, 1920
The funeral services of William G. Denison were held at the family home, 319 W. Thomas Street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. H. H. Peabody, D. D., pastor emeritus of the Baptist Church, officiating. A delegation from Baron Steuben lodge, F and A. M., of lee Center conducted the ritualistic services of the masonic lodge at the home and at the grave at Wright Settlement Cemetery. There were floral tributes form relatives and friends and a set piece from the Masonic order. The bearers were George Platt, Charles Clark, D. Burke, Charles Hinckley, John Ernest and N. H. Snyder.
Rome Sentinel Monday June 28, 1920
William G. Denison Dies in 80th Year
Lived for half a century in Village of Delta
Came to this city in 1908
When the side of Delta was taken by the State for a Barge Canal Reservoir now known as Lake Delta, held in high esteem by all who knew him
Following a period of poor health that commenced about one year ago and which developed into serious illness two months ago, William G. Denison died on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 319 W. Thomas Street, in her 80th year. He was a retired farmer and acme to this city 12 years ago last March, when the state took his property at Delta as part of the land wanted for the large Barge Canal reservoir.
Mr. Denison was a native of the town of Floyd and was born on his father's farm about a mile from Camroden, March 25, 1841, son of the late George R. Dennison and grandson of Latham Denison, who was one of the earliest settlers of that town, locating there in 1800. He was the last of six children.
In 1858 William G. Denison's parents removed to Delta and the brick residence occupied by them and later by him was one of the finest in the village. It stood across from the main store and was the last to succumb to the hands of the destroyer. Until March 1, 1908, Mr. Denison lived in the village and then his house and 260 acres owned by him, having seen taken by the state for Barge Canal purposes, he removed to Rome, being the first to turn over his property to Contractor McMullen. The big brick house was partially dismantled before the water covered it, and the balance was removed by its purchaser when the water was lower later, in order to allow the cutting away of a number of telephone poles. Mr. Denison's barn, a structure covering 150 X 40 feet on the ground, was also razed.
On January 1, 1863, Mr. Denison was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. Charles E. Fraser, who was one of the earliest and best known physicians in the town of lee. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. James Irwin, at his home in Rome. Mr. Erwin was a Methodist minister and at that time was the presiding elder of this district. The attendants at this wedding were Moses White and Miss Mary Fraser, sister of the bride, Milton Denison and Miss Susan Denison, brother and sister of the groom. On January 1, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Denison observe red the 50th anniversary of their wedding.
At that time Mr. Denison gave the Sentinel some interesting recollections of the village of Delta, which are well worthy of reproduction at this time as follows;
"I went to Delta in 1858, with my parents, and until March 1, 1908 that was my home. Then Delta was quite a place. T. H. Seymour had a big foundry there, where the stoves were made, there were two wagon shops Sanford's and Hall's Allen's blacksmith's shop, three stores, all of them well stocked. Walworth's grist Mill, which go grain over the Black River Canal and shipped feed and flour to Rome, and a distillery, which, however, was over the line in Western. Delta then had a population of perhaps 400, nearly twice that of the village when taken by the state. The old grist mill dam still stands, thirty-five feet below the surface of the lake. Of the old-time population about twenty-five responded to the call for soldiers in the early sixties, and among them was my brother, who served in the Oneida Cavalry; five of the martins, of whom Lyman A., now of this city, was in the 117th and Clark in the 14th. I saw the old 117th march away from Rome, and I don't want to ever see so affecting a sight again. I also the remnant, about 150 men, of the 14th come back.
"The Old Village of Delta was also the home of the Delta Artillery, Captain Smith, and I remember when this crack little company went to Rome to help celebrate the completion of the laying of the Atlantic cable. On that occasion one of its members was fatally injured by a premature explosion, I believe. The company had two brass cannon, always kept glistening and a full equipment of all the requirements of a battery. The old cannon house, as it was styed, was always a center of attraction for the younger generation."
In politics, Mr. Denison was a Republican but never sought office. He was, however, elected justice of the peace at Delta against his own wishes and held the office for a number of years. He acted as salesman for the Delta cheese factory for several years, and was successful in securing the highest prices for the products of that factory at all times. He was a member of Baron Steuben lodge, f. and a. m. of Lee Center, formerly of Delta. A man of genial disposition and kindly ways he had the esteem of all who knew him. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Carrie B. Denison of this city and by two nephews, W. G. Denison and George Denison of Peterboro.
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Rome Sentinel June 29, 1920
The funeral services of William G. Denison were held at the family home, 319 W. Thomas Street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. H. H. Peabody, D. D., pastor emeritus of the Baptist Church, officiating. A delegation from Baron Steuben lodge, F and A. M., of lee Center conducted the ritualistic services of the masonic lodge at the home and at the grave at Wright Settlement Cemetery. There were floral tributes form relatives and friends and a set piece from the Masonic order. The bearers were George Platt, Charles Clark, D. Burke, Charles Hinckley, John Ernest and N. H. Snyder.
William G. Denison Dies in 80th Year
Lived for half a century in Village of Delta
Came to this city in 1908
When the side of Delta was taken by the State for a Barge Canal Reservoir now known as Lake Delta, held in high esteem by all who knew him
Following a period of poor health that commenced about one year ago and which developed into serious illness two months ago, William G. Denison died on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 319 W. Thomas Street, in her 80th year. He was a retired farmer and acme to this city 12 years ago last March, when the state took his property at Delta as part of the land wanted for the large Barge Canal reservoir.
Mr. Denison was a native of the town of Floyd and was born on his father's farm about a mile from Camroden, March 25, 1841, son of the late George R. Dennison and grandson of Latham Denison, who was one of the earliest settlers of that town, locating there in 1800. He was the last of six children.
In 1858 William G. Denison's parents removed to Delta and the brick residence occupied by them and later by him was one of the finest in the village. It stood across from the main store and was the last to succumb to the hands of the destroyer. Until March 1, 1908, Mr. Denison lived in the village and then his house and 260 acres owned by him, having seen taken by the state for Barge Canal purposes, he removed to Rome, being the first to turn over his property to Contractor McMullen. The big brick house was partially dismantled before the water covered it, and the balance was removed by its purchaser when the water was lower later, in order to allow the cutting away of a number of telephone poles. Mr. Denison's barn, a structure covering 150 X 40 feet on the ground, was also razed.
On January 1, 1863, Mr. Denison was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. Charles E. Fraser, who was one of the earliest and best known physicians in the town of lee. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. James Irwin, at his home in Rome. Mr. Erwin was a Methodist minister and at that time was the presiding elder of this district. The attendants at this wedding were Moses White and Miss Mary Fraser, sister of the bride, Milton Denison and Miss Susan Denison, brother and sister of the groom. On January 1, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Denison observe red the 50th anniversary of their wedding.
At that time Mr. Denison gave the Sentinel some interesting recollections of the village of Delta, which are well worthy of reproduction at this time as follows;
"I went to Delta in 1858, with my parents, and until March 1, 1908 that was my home. Then Delta was quite a place. T. H. Seymour had a big foundry there, where the stoves were made, there were two wagon shops Sanford's and Hall's Allen's blacksmith's shop, three stores, all of them well stocked. Walworth's grist Mill, which go grain over the Black River Canal and shipped feed and flour to Rome, and a distillery, which, however, was over the line in Western. Delta then had a population of perhaps 400, nearly twice that of the village when taken by the state. The old grist mill dam still stands, thirty-five feet below the surface of the lake. Of the old-time population about twenty-five responded to the call for soldiers in the early sixties, and among them was my brother, who served in the Oneida Cavalry; five of the martins, of whom Lyman A., now of this city, was in the 117th and Clark in the 14th. I saw the old 117th march away from Rome, and I don't want to ever see so affecting a sight again. I also the remnant, about 150 men, of the 14th come back.
"The Old Village of Delta was also the home of the Delta Artillery, Captain Smith, and I remember when this crack little company went to Rome to help celebrate the completion of the laying of the Atlantic cable. On that occasion one of its members was fatally injured by a premature explosion, I believe. The company had two brass cannon, always kept glistening and a full equipment of all the requirements of a battery. The old cannon house, as it was styed, was always a center of attraction for the younger generation."
In politics, Mr. Denison was a Republican but never sought office. He was, however, elected justice of the peace at Delta against his own wishes and held the office for a number of years. He acted as salesman for the Delta cheese factory for several years, and was successful in securing the highest prices for the products of that factory at all times. He was a member of Baron Steuben lodge, f. and a. m. of Lee Center, formerly of Delta. A man of genial disposition and kindly ways he had the esteem of all who knew him. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Carrie B. Denison of this city and by two nephews, W. G. Denison and George Denison of Peterboro.
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Rome Sentinel June 29, 1920
The funeral services of William G. Denison were held at the family home, 319 W. Thomas Street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. H. H. Peabody, D. D., pastor emeritus of the Baptist Church, officiating. A delegation from Baron Steuben lodge, F and A. M., of lee Center conducted the ritualistic services of the masonic lodge at the home and at the grave at Wright Settlement Cemetery. There were floral tributes form relatives and friends and a set piece from the Masonic order. The bearers were George Platt, Charles Clark, D. Burke, Charles Hinckley, John Ernest and N. H. Snyder.
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