Last Rites for Editor Corse Observed Thursday Afternoon
People who have known F. Dudley Corse even to a limited degree need not to be verbally reminded of his high worth and merit. They will be constantly so reminded by his life and works and spirit which do follow him. Those who have known him intimately appreciate and love him best. The six weeks of his severe illness now terminated cast a shadow over the entire community and far beyond its bounds. His passing seems like the removal of a personality indispensable to the well-being of a vast circle of devoted friends. His friendly magnanimous spirit colored all his thinking and inspired his noble acts for constructive betterment. He would go out of his way at any time to do a personal favor or to bring cheer and courage to a desolate heart.
The largely attended and enthusiastic Fortieth Anniversary Testimonial Dinner given him by his fellow-citizens and outside friends four years ago, with its elaborate program and the profuse kindly tributes, given him shows the high esteem in which he was held. It was a happy instance of devoted forethought that provided him these choice flowers while he was yet living and active.
Mr. Corse was born at Buck's Bridge, N.Y., Sept. 16, 1859, the son of Rev. Albert E. and Ellen Spencer Corse. Thus at his death he lacked only four months of the span of three score and ten years. His educational training included courses at Oswego Normal, Ilion Academy, and Syracuse
University. He graduated from the latter in the Class of June 1884, with the degree of A.B., and later was given the A.M. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
In 1888 he was married to Ella B. Nichols, and to them was born one son, Spencer Corse who died at the early age of fifteen. Mrs. Corse passed away after nine years of their
married life, and he was married in 1898 to Miss Carrie S. Norton who survives him, together with their daughter, Ellen H., now Mrs. William J. Potter.
Mr. Corse has served his own town most acceptably, and faithfully in various capacities, among them president of the Village, member of the Board of Education, and trustee of the Cemetery Association. He was a moving spirit in securing the fine up-to-date water system for Sandy Creek Village, and long served on the Board of Water commissioners. He was honored by his fellow journalists with several terms as president of the Northern New York Press Association. As a business man of strict integrity, and conscientious readers. The Corse Press under his proprietorship has enjoyed a national reputation as printer of Holstein-Friesian catalogs and periodicals, also printing for fifteen years the Holstein-Friesian World, the leading publication in it line. He has also for some years printed and published the Syracuse University Alum News for his Alma Mater.
As a boy of the parsonage Mr. Corse learned to love the church, and maintained his affection, solicitude, and earnest service for her to the end. Among the points served by his preacher-father were the neighboring churches of Mannsville and Ellisburg. The latter was also Presiding Elder for eight years. F.D. Corse was a faithful, active and much valued church official and counselor for a long term of years, serving as trustee, church treasurer, and teacher of a large organized Sunday School Class known as the Corse Class. While generous to all he was especially generous to the churches, his own and others, doing many a piece of fine printing gratuitously which scarely anyone knew of except the people concerned. Only a few months ago he did such a piece of work for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Central Square, in memory of his honored father who was at one time its pastor. He also for a considerable number of years printed the local Methodist Church Bulletin, at an undoubted business loss.
During the illness of Mr. Corse which came upon him suddenly, he was tenderly and lovingly cared for by his own, and was given every possible professional attention for his
relief and comfort, and if it were possible his restoration. May the writer state that he feels indebted to Mr. Corse for many kindly ministries and favors and encouragents, and his admiration, and love for him are beyond the power of expression.
The Memorial service was held at his late home, Thursday afternoon, May 16 at 2, conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. Oscar Thomas, assisted by his former pastor, Rev. W.J. Hart, and Rev. T.T. Davies. A quartette consisted of Mrs. A L. Hollis, Mrs. Wallace Parker, J.P. Jones and R.W. Shaul, Mrs. Floyd Blount accompanying, sang "Abide wit Me," and "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break" Rev. T.T. Davies read scripture, and Dr. W.J. Hart offered prayer. Rev. W.O. Thomas spoke from Prv. 29:18; "Where There is No Vision the People Perish." He showed, in a very tender message and appropriate tribute "The Life of Vision illustrated in the life of Brother Corse".
A profusion of beautiful flowers paid their silent but effective tribute to his memory. The entire force of the Corse Press, about forty in number, were present to show their high regard. The village stores and school were closed during the funeral service, interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
~Charles L. Peck
Source: The Sandy Creek News, May 16, 1929
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From p. 205, pt. 2, Landmarks of Oswego Co., NY -
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Corse, F. Dudley was born at Buck's Bridge, town of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, September 18, 1859, the elder of 2 children of Albert E. and Ellen (Spencer) Corse, his sister, Miss Ellen A. Corse being Preceptress of Ives Seminary at Antwerp, NY. The father, Rev. Albert A. Corse was born in the town of Sandy Creek, May 25, 1829, the eldest son of Ezra and Narcissa Corse who were among the early settlers of the town. The family is descended from James Corse who settled in Deerfield, MA where he died in 1696. Ezra Corse, a great-great-grandson of James was born in Wilmington, Vt. Sept. 23, 1803. In his 17th year he settled in what is now known as Sandy Creek. In 1826 he was united in marriage with Narcissa Pierce, daughter of John Pierce of the same place and they have resided in the same neighborhood. On Jan. 1, 1895 they celebrated the 69th anniversary of their marriage with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, at the advanced ages of 91 and 85 years respectively. Mr. Corse served as Justice of the Peace several years and in the days of military training was Captain of the Artillery Company. Rev. Albert E. Corse was educated at Mexico Academy and Falley Seminary. He taught at Clayton and in the Gouverneur, NY Wesleyan Seminary and entered the Black River (now the Northern New York) Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857, serving the following appointments: Lisbon, Buck's Bridge, Hermon, Fort Covington, Malone, South Canton, presiding elder of Oswego and Herkimer districts, Central Square, Belleville, Mansville and Earlville. In 1868 he was a delegate to the General Conference of his church. He was editor of the Ilion Citizen from 1877 to 1881 and is now superannuated, residing at Laconia, NY. In 1858 he married Ellen, daughter of Dwight Spencer of Lisbon, the mother of his children who died in Oswego in 1872. In 1874 he married Mrs. Caroline G. Ostrander, daughter of Gilbert Green of Mohawk. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Oswego and Ilion, graduating from the Ilion Academy in 1880 and from Syracuse University in 1884, receiving the degree of A.B. and in 1887 that of A.M. He became published of the Sandy Creek News in 1885, an 8 page local paper largely read in eastern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. In fact no local in the county outside Oswego enjoys a larger circulation. In 1888 Mr. Corse is president of the village, has served as member and secretary of the Board of Education for the past 6 years, is a member of the fire department and of the official Board of the M.E. Church.
People who have known F. Dudley Corse even to a limited degree need not to be verbally reminded of his high worth and merit. They will be constantly so reminded by his life and works and spirit which do follow him. Those who have known him intimately appreciate and love him best. The six weeks of his severe illness now terminated cast a shadow over the entire community and far beyond its bounds. His passing seems like the removal of a personality indispensable to the well-being of a vast circle of devoted friends. His friendly magnanimous spirit colored all his thinking and inspired his noble acts for constructive betterment. He would go out of his way at any time to do a personal favor or to bring cheer and courage to a desolate heart.
The largely attended and enthusiastic Fortieth Anniversary Testimonial Dinner given him by his fellow-citizens and outside friends four years ago, with its elaborate program and the profuse kindly tributes, given him shows the high esteem in which he was held. It was a happy instance of devoted forethought that provided him these choice flowers while he was yet living and active.
Mr. Corse was born at Buck's Bridge, N.Y., Sept. 16, 1859, the son of Rev. Albert E. and Ellen Spencer Corse. Thus at his death he lacked only four months of the span of three score and ten years. His educational training included courses at Oswego Normal, Ilion Academy, and Syracuse
University. He graduated from the latter in the Class of June 1884, with the degree of A.B., and later was given the A.M. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
In 1888 he was married to Ella B. Nichols, and to them was born one son, Spencer Corse who died at the early age of fifteen. Mrs. Corse passed away after nine years of their
married life, and he was married in 1898 to Miss Carrie S. Norton who survives him, together with their daughter, Ellen H., now Mrs. William J. Potter.
Mr. Corse has served his own town most acceptably, and faithfully in various capacities, among them president of the Village, member of the Board of Education, and trustee of the Cemetery Association. He was a moving spirit in securing the fine up-to-date water system for Sandy Creek Village, and long served on the Board of Water commissioners. He was honored by his fellow journalists with several terms as president of the Northern New York Press Association. As a business man of strict integrity, and conscientious readers. The Corse Press under his proprietorship has enjoyed a national reputation as printer of Holstein-Friesian catalogs and periodicals, also printing for fifteen years the Holstein-Friesian World, the leading publication in it line. He has also for some years printed and published the Syracuse University Alum News for his Alma Mater.
As a boy of the parsonage Mr. Corse learned to love the church, and maintained his affection, solicitude, and earnest service for her to the end. Among the points served by his preacher-father were the neighboring churches of Mannsville and Ellisburg. The latter was also Presiding Elder for eight years. F.D. Corse was a faithful, active and much valued church official and counselor for a long term of years, serving as trustee, church treasurer, and teacher of a large organized Sunday School Class known as the Corse Class. While generous to all he was especially generous to the churches, his own and others, doing many a piece of fine printing gratuitously which scarely anyone knew of except the people concerned. Only a few months ago he did such a piece of work for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Central Square, in memory of his honored father who was at one time its pastor. He also for a considerable number of years printed the local Methodist Church Bulletin, at an undoubted business loss.
During the illness of Mr. Corse which came upon him suddenly, he was tenderly and lovingly cared for by his own, and was given every possible professional attention for his
relief and comfort, and if it were possible his restoration. May the writer state that he feels indebted to Mr. Corse for many kindly ministries and favors and encouragents, and his admiration, and love for him are beyond the power of expression.
The Memorial service was held at his late home, Thursday afternoon, May 16 at 2, conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. Oscar Thomas, assisted by his former pastor, Rev. W.J. Hart, and Rev. T.T. Davies. A quartette consisted of Mrs. A L. Hollis, Mrs. Wallace Parker, J.P. Jones and R.W. Shaul, Mrs. Floyd Blount accompanying, sang "Abide wit Me," and "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break" Rev. T.T. Davies read scripture, and Dr. W.J. Hart offered prayer. Rev. W.O. Thomas spoke from Prv. 29:18; "Where There is No Vision the People Perish." He showed, in a very tender message and appropriate tribute "The Life of Vision illustrated in the life of Brother Corse".
A profusion of beautiful flowers paid their silent but effective tribute to his memory. The entire force of the Corse Press, about forty in number, were present to show their high regard. The village stores and school were closed during the funeral service, interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
~Charles L. Peck
Source: The Sandy Creek News, May 16, 1929
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From p. 205, pt. 2, Landmarks of Oswego Co., NY -
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Corse, F. Dudley was born at Buck's Bridge, town of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, September 18, 1859, the elder of 2 children of Albert E. and Ellen (Spencer) Corse, his sister, Miss Ellen A. Corse being Preceptress of Ives Seminary at Antwerp, NY. The father, Rev. Albert A. Corse was born in the town of Sandy Creek, May 25, 1829, the eldest son of Ezra and Narcissa Corse who were among the early settlers of the town. The family is descended from James Corse who settled in Deerfield, MA where he died in 1696. Ezra Corse, a great-great-grandson of James was born in Wilmington, Vt. Sept. 23, 1803. In his 17th year he settled in what is now known as Sandy Creek. In 1826 he was united in marriage with Narcissa Pierce, daughter of John Pierce of the same place and they have resided in the same neighborhood. On Jan. 1, 1895 they celebrated the 69th anniversary of their marriage with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, at the advanced ages of 91 and 85 years respectively. Mr. Corse served as Justice of the Peace several years and in the days of military training was Captain of the Artillery Company. Rev. Albert E. Corse was educated at Mexico Academy and Falley Seminary. He taught at Clayton and in the Gouverneur, NY Wesleyan Seminary and entered the Black River (now the Northern New York) Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857, serving the following appointments: Lisbon, Buck's Bridge, Hermon, Fort Covington, Malone, South Canton, presiding elder of Oswego and Herkimer districts, Central Square, Belleville, Mansville and Earlville. In 1868 he was a delegate to the General Conference of his church. He was editor of the Ilion Citizen from 1877 to 1881 and is now superannuated, residing at Laconia, NY. In 1858 he married Ellen, daughter of Dwight Spencer of Lisbon, the mother of his children who died in Oswego in 1872. In 1874 he married Mrs. Caroline G. Ostrander, daughter of Gilbert Green of Mohawk. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Oswego and Ilion, graduating from the Ilion Academy in 1880 and from Syracuse University in 1884, receiving the degree of A.B. and in 1887 that of A.M. He became published of the Sandy Creek News in 1885, an 8 page local paper largely read in eastern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. In fact no local in the county outside Oswego enjoys a larger circulation. In 1888 Mr. Corse is president of the village, has served as member and secretary of the Board of Education for the past 6 years, is a member of the fire department and of the official Board of the M.E. Church.
Last Rites for Editor Corse Observed Thursday Afternoon
People who have known F. Dudley Corse even to a limited degree need not to be verbally reminded of his high worth and merit. They will be constantly so reminded by his life and works and spirit which do follow him. Those who have known him intimately appreciate and love him best. The six weeks of his severe illness now terminated cast a shadow over the entire community and far beyond its bounds. His passing seems like the removal of a personality indispensable to the well-being of a vast circle of devoted friends. His friendly magnanimous spirit colored all his thinking and inspired his noble acts for constructive betterment. He would go out of his way at any time to do a personal favor or to bring cheer and courage to a desolate heart.
The largely attended and enthusiastic Fortieth Anniversary Testimonial Dinner given him by his fellow-citizens and outside friends four years ago, with its elaborate program and the profuse kindly tributes, given him shows the high esteem in which he was held. It was a happy instance of devoted forethought that provided him these choice flowers while he was yet living and active.
Mr. Corse was born at Buck's Bridge, N.Y., Sept. 16, 1859, the son of Rev. Albert E. and Ellen Spencer Corse. Thus at his death he lacked only four months of the span of three score and ten years. His educational training included courses at Oswego Normal, Ilion Academy, and Syracuse
University. He graduated from the latter in the Class of June 1884, with the degree of A.B., and later was given the A.M. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
In 1888 he was married to Ella B. Nichols, and to them was born one son, Spencer Corse who died at the early age of fifteen. Mrs. Corse passed away after nine years of their
married life, and he was married in 1898 to Miss Carrie S. Norton who survives him, together with their daughter, Ellen H., now Mrs. William J. Potter.
Mr. Corse has served his own town most acceptably, and faithfully in various capacities, among them president of the Village, member of the Board of Education, and trustee of the Cemetery Association. He was a moving spirit in securing the fine up-to-date water system for Sandy Creek Village, and long served on the Board of Water commissioners. He was honored by his fellow journalists with several terms as president of the Northern New York Press Association. As a business man of strict integrity, and conscientious readers. The Corse Press under his proprietorship has enjoyed a national reputation as printer of Holstein-Friesian catalogs and periodicals, also printing for fifteen years the Holstein-Friesian World, the leading publication in it line. He has also for some years printed and published the Syracuse University Alum News for his Alma Mater.
As a boy of the parsonage Mr. Corse learned to love the church, and maintained his affection, solicitude, and earnest service for her to the end. Among the points served by his preacher-father were the neighboring churches of Mannsville and Ellisburg. The latter was also Presiding Elder for eight years. F.D. Corse was a faithful, active and much valued church official and counselor for a long term of years, serving as trustee, church treasurer, and teacher of a large organized Sunday School Class known as the Corse Class. While generous to all he was especially generous to the churches, his own and others, doing many a piece of fine printing gratuitously which scarely anyone knew of except the people concerned. Only a few months ago he did such a piece of work for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Central Square, in memory of his honored father who was at one time its pastor. He also for a considerable number of years printed the local Methodist Church Bulletin, at an undoubted business loss.
During the illness of Mr. Corse which came upon him suddenly, he was tenderly and lovingly cared for by his own, and was given every possible professional attention for his
relief and comfort, and if it were possible his restoration. May the writer state that he feels indebted to Mr. Corse for many kindly ministries and favors and encouragents, and his admiration, and love for him are beyond the power of expression.
The Memorial service was held at his late home, Thursday afternoon, May 16 at 2, conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. Oscar Thomas, assisted by his former pastor, Rev. W.J. Hart, and Rev. T.T. Davies. A quartette consisted of Mrs. A L. Hollis, Mrs. Wallace Parker, J.P. Jones and R.W. Shaul, Mrs. Floyd Blount accompanying, sang "Abide wit Me," and "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break" Rev. T.T. Davies read scripture, and Dr. W.J. Hart offered prayer. Rev. W.O. Thomas spoke from Prv. 29:18; "Where There is No Vision the People Perish." He showed, in a very tender message and appropriate tribute "The Life of Vision illustrated in the life of Brother Corse".
A profusion of beautiful flowers paid their silent but effective tribute to his memory. The entire force of the Corse Press, about forty in number, were present to show their high regard. The village stores and school were closed during the funeral service, interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
~Charles L. Peck
Source: The Sandy Creek News, May 16, 1929
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From p. 205, pt. 2, Landmarks of Oswego Co., NY -
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Corse, F. Dudley was born at Buck's Bridge, town of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, September 18, 1859, the elder of 2 children of Albert E. and Ellen (Spencer) Corse, his sister, Miss Ellen A. Corse being Preceptress of Ives Seminary at Antwerp, NY. The father, Rev. Albert A. Corse was born in the town of Sandy Creek, May 25, 1829, the eldest son of Ezra and Narcissa Corse who were among the early settlers of the town. The family is descended from James Corse who settled in Deerfield, MA where he died in 1696. Ezra Corse, a great-great-grandson of James was born in Wilmington, Vt. Sept. 23, 1803. In his 17th year he settled in what is now known as Sandy Creek. In 1826 he was united in marriage with Narcissa Pierce, daughter of John Pierce of the same place and they have resided in the same neighborhood. On Jan. 1, 1895 they celebrated the 69th anniversary of their marriage with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, at the advanced ages of 91 and 85 years respectively. Mr. Corse served as Justice of the Peace several years and in the days of military training was Captain of the Artillery Company. Rev. Albert E. Corse was educated at Mexico Academy and Falley Seminary. He taught at Clayton and in the Gouverneur, NY Wesleyan Seminary and entered the Black River (now the Northern New York) Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857, serving the following appointments: Lisbon, Buck's Bridge, Hermon, Fort Covington, Malone, South Canton, presiding elder of Oswego and Herkimer districts, Central Square, Belleville, Mansville and Earlville. In 1868 he was a delegate to the General Conference of his church. He was editor of the Ilion Citizen from 1877 to 1881 and is now superannuated, residing at Laconia, NY. In 1858 he married Ellen, daughter of Dwight Spencer of Lisbon, the mother of his children who died in Oswego in 1872. In 1874 he married Mrs. Caroline G. Ostrander, daughter of Gilbert Green of Mohawk. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Oswego and Ilion, graduating from the Ilion Academy in 1880 and from Syracuse University in 1884, receiving the degree of A.B. and in 1887 that of A.M. He became published of the Sandy Creek News in 1885, an 8 page local paper largely read in eastern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. In fact no local in the county outside Oswego enjoys a larger circulation. In 1888 Mr. Corse is president of the village, has served as member and secretary of the Board of Education for the past 6 years, is a member of the fire department and of the official Board of the M.E. Church.
People who have known F. Dudley Corse even to a limited degree need not to be verbally reminded of his high worth and merit. They will be constantly so reminded by his life and works and spirit which do follow him. Those who have known him intimately appreciate and love him best. The six weeks of his severe illness now terminated cast a shadow over the entire community and far beyond its bounds. His passing seems like the removal of a personality indispensable to the well-being of a vast circle of devoted friends. His friendly magnanimous spirit colored all his thinking and inspired his noble acts for constructive betterment. He would go out of his way at any time to do a personal favor or to bring cheer and courage to a desolate heart.
The largely attended and enthusiastic Fortieth Anniversary Testimonial Dinner given him by his fellow-citizens and outside friends four years ago, with its elaborate program and the profuse kindly tributes, given him shows the high esteem in which he was held. It was a happy instance of devoted forethought that provided him these choice flowers while he was yet living and active.
Mr. Corse was born at Buck's Bridge, N.Y., Sept. 16, 1859, the son of Rev. Albert E. and Ellen Spencer Corse. Thus at his death he lacked only four months of the span of three score and ten years. His educational training included courses at Oswego Normal, Ilion Academy, and Syracuse
University. He graduated from the latter in the Class of June 1884, with the degree of A.B., and later was given the A.M. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
In 1888 he was married to Ella B. Nichols, and to them was born one son, Spencer Corse who died at the early age of fifteen. Mrs. Corse passed away after nine years of their
married life, and he was married in 1898 to Miss Carrie S. Norton who survives him, together with their daughter, Ellen H., now Mrs. William J. Potter.
Mr. Corse has served his own town most acceptably, and faithfully in various capacities, among them president of the Village, member of the Board of Education, and trustee of the Cemetery Association. He was a moving spirit in securing the fine up-to-date water system for Sandy Creek Village, and long served on the Board of Water commissioners. He was honored by his fellow journalists with several terms as president of the Northern New York Press Association. As a business man of strict integrity, and conscientious readers. The Corse Press under his proprietorship has enjoyed a national reputation as printer of Holstein-Friesian catalogs and periodicals, also printing for fifteen years the Holstein-Friesian World, the leading publication in it line. He has also for some years printed and published the Syracuse University Alum News for his Alma Mater.
As a boy of the parsonage Mr. Corse learned to love the church, and maintained his affection, solicitude, and earnest service for her to the end. Among the points served by his preacher-father were the neighboring churches of Mannsville and Ellisburg. The latter was also Presiding Elder for eight years. F.D. Corse was a faithful, active and much valued church official and counselor for a long term of years, serving as trustee, church treasurer, and teacher of a large organized Sunday School Class known as the Corse Class. While generous to all he was especially generous to the churches, his own and others, doing many a piece of fine printing gratuitously which scarely anyone knew of except the people concerned. Only a few months ago he did such a piece of work for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Central Square, in memory of his honored father who was at one time its pastor. He also for a considerable number of years printed the local Methodist Church Bulletin, at an undoubted business loss.
During the illness of Mr. Corse which came upon him suddenly, he was tenderly and lovingly cared for by his own, and was given every possible professional attention for his
relief and comfort, and if it were possible his restoration. May the writer state that he feels indebted to Mr. Corse for many kindly ministries and favors and encouragents, and his admiration, and love for him are beyond the power of expression.
The Memorial service was held at his late home, Thursday afternoon, May 16 at 2, conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. Oscar Thomas, assisted by his former pastor, Rev. W.J. Hart, and Rev. T.T. Davies. A quartette consisted of Mrs. A L. Hollis, Mrs. Wallace Parker, J.P. Jones and R.W. Shaul, Mrs. Floyd Blount accompanying, sang "Abide wit Me," and "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break" Rev. T.T. Davies read scripture, and Dr. W.J. Hart offered prayer. Rev. W.O. Thomas spoke from Prv. 29:18; "Where There is No Vision the People Perish." He showed, in a very tender message and appropriate tribute "The Life of Vision illustrated in the life of Brother Corse".
A profusion of beautiful flowers paid their silent but effective tribute to his memory. The entire force of the Corse Press, about forty in number, were present to show their high regard. The village stores and school were closed during the funeral service, interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
~Charles L. Peck
Source: The Sandy Creek News, May 16, 1929
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From p. 205, pt. 2, Landmarks of Oswego Co., NY -
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Corse, F. Dudley was born at Buck's Bridge, town of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, September 18, 1859, the elder of 2 children of Albert E. and Ellen (Spencer) Corse, his sister, Miss Ellen A. Corse being Preceptress of Ives Seminary at Antwerp, NY. The father, Rev. Albert A. Corse was born in the town of Sandy Creek, May 25, 1829, the eldest son of Ezra and Narcissa Corse who were among the early settlers of the town. The family is descended from James Corse who settled in Deerfield, MA where he died in 1696. Ezra Corse, a great-great-grandson of James was born in Wilmington, Vt. Sept. 23, 1803. In his 17th year he settled in what is now known as Sandy Creek. In 1826 he was united in marriage with Narcissa Pierce, daughter of John Pierce of the same place and they have resided in the same neighborhood. On Jan. 1, 1895 they celebrated the 69th anniversary of their marriage with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, at the advanced ages of 91 and 85 years respectively. Mr. Corse served as Justice of the Peace several years and in the days of military training was Captain of the Artillery Company. Rev. Albert E. Corse was educated at Mexico Academy and Falley Seminary. He taught at Clayton and in the Gouverneur, NY Wesleyan Seminary and entered the Black River (now the Northern New York) Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857, serving the following appointments: Lisbon, Buck's Bridge, Hermon, Fort Covington, Malone, South Canton, presiding elder of Oswego and Herkimer districts, Central Square, Belleville, Mansville and Earlville. In 1868 he was a delegate to the General Conference of his church. He was editor of the Ilion Citizen from 1877 to 1881 and is now superannuated, residing at Laconia, NY. In 1858 he married Ellen, daughter of Dwight Spencer of Lisbon, the mother of his children who died in Oswego in 1872. In 1874 he married Mrs. Caroline G. Ostrander, daughter of Gilbert Green of Mohawk. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Oswego and Ilion, graduating from the Ilion Academy in 1880 and from Syracuse University in 1884, receiving the degree of A.B. and in 1887 that of A.M. He became published of the Sandy Creek News in 1885, an 8 page local paper largely read in eastern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. In fact no local in the county outside Oswego enjoys a larger circulation. In 1888 Mr. Corse is president of the village, has served as member and secretary of the Board of Education for the past 6 years, is a member of the fire department and of the official Board of the M.E. Church.
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