Obituary from the Utica Daily Union, Monday, 3/8/1897:
Demise of Dr. Joseph Edward West--An Honored Career--Other Deaths.
Dr. Joseph Edward West died Saturday night at the home of George Boyce in Kemble street, after an illness of over three months with a complication of kidney and liver diseases.
He was one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in Central New York for many years and was always known as one of Utica's most public spirited citizens. About five years ago, owing to failing health, he suspended active practice and spent most of his time in New York and Brooklyn. He returned to Utica about a year ago and being an invalid stayed for a time with his friend, N. Curtis White, in Park avenue, after which he moved to the house where he died. During the 40 years of his residence in utica he met many people,a nd all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance have pleasant memories of him.
He was born in Shipton Mallett, Somersetshire, England, September 11, 1827, and when 3 years of age, came with his parents to America and settled at ?, near Philadelphia, Pa. moving after two years to Oriskany. Joseph West, his father, was employed as superintendant of the Dexter Woolen Mill at Pleasant Valley, and being a man of means, sent his son to De Lancy Institute at Hampton, after he had completed his common school education, and there, under the tutorship of Dr. McHugh, and later at Whitestown Seminary, he received a classic education. After some time spent in the office of Dr. Thomas in Whitesboro, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, and wa graduated in March, 1852. He spent a year in European medical institutes, then returned to Oriskany. After practicing in Oriskany, he came to Utica and became a partner of Dr. Goodsell.
In 1859 he joined the Utica Citizens' Corps, and at the breaking out of the war two years later, was made assistant surgeon to Dr. Alonzo Churchill. Throughout the long struggle he served faithfully, first as assistant surgeon, then as surgeon for a Pennsylvania regiment, ? under a commission from Gov. Seymour as a surgeon in charge of New York soldiers in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. In 1864 he returned to Utica and built up a large and lucrative practice here During the same year he became Health Officer and afterwards served as a Republican member on the Police and Fire Commission and in the Common Con?. Among the many organizations of which he was a member were, Oriental Lodge and Oneida Chapter, F.&A.M., the ? Club, Utica Mechanica Association, Old Utica Club and Fort Schuyler Club. In religion he was an Episcopalian, being for many years a member of Trinity Church and active in the organization of St. George's Church, of which he was at one time a vestryman.
John West of Chicago, a brother, and a nephew, Joseph West, formerly of Utica, survive him.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock form the residence of Beorge Boyce, 45 Kemble street, where prayer services will be held, and half an hour later from St. George's Church.
The 144th Regiment Veterans' Association will escort the remains from the house to the church Wednesday morning at 9:30.
Demise of Dr. Joseph Edward West--An Honored Career--Other Deaths.
Dr. Joseph Edward West died Saturday night at the home of George Boyce in Kemble street, after an illness of over three months with a complication of kidney and liver diseases.
He was one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in Central New York for many years and was always known as one of Utica's most public spirited citizens. About five years ago, owing to failing health, he suspended active practice and spent most of his time in New York and Brooklyn. He returned to Utica about a year ago and being an invalid stayed for a time with his friend, N. Curtis White, in Park avenue, after which he moved to the house where he died. During the 40 years of his residence in utica he met many people,a nd all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance have pleasant memories of him.
He was born in Shipton Mallett, Somersetshire, England, September 11, 1827, and when 3 years of age, came with his parents to America and settled at ?, near Philadelphia, Pa. moving after two years to Oriskany. Joseph West, his father, was employed as superintendant of the Dexter Woolen Mill at Pleasant Valley, and being a man of means, sent his son to De Lancy Institute at Hampton, after he had completed his common school education, and there, under the tutorship of Dr. McHugh, and later at Whitestown Seminary, he received a classic education. After some time spent in the office of Dr. Thomas in Whitesboro, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, and wa graduated in March, 1852. He spent a year in European medical institutes, then returned to Oriskany. After practicing in Oriskany, he came to Utica and became a partner of Dr. Goodsell.
In 1859 he joined the Utica Citizens' Corps, and at the breaking out of the war two years later, was made assistant surgeon to Dr. Alonzo Churchill. Throughout the long struggle he served faithfully, first as assistant surgeon, then as surgeon for a Pennsylvania regiment, ? under a commission from Gov. Seymour as a surgeon in charge of New York soldiers in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. In 1864 he returned to Utica and built up a large and lucrative practice here During the same year he became Health Officer and afterwards served as a Republican member on the Police and Fire Commission and in the Common Con?. Among the many organizations of which he was a member were, Oriental Lodge and Oneida Chapter, F.&A.M., the ? Club, Utica Mechanica Association, Old Utica Club and Fort Schuyler Club. In religion he was an Episcopalian, being for many years a member of Trinity Church and active in the organization of St. George's Church, of which he was at one time a vestryman.
John West of Chicago, a brother, and a nephew, Joseph West, formerly of Utica, survive him.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock form the residence of Beorge Boyce, 45 Kemble street, where prayer services will be held, and half an hour later from St. George's Church.
The 144th Regiment Veterans' Association will escort the remains from the house to the church Wednesday morning at 9:30.
Obituary from the Utica Daily Union, Monday, 3/8/1897:
Demise of Dr. Joseph Edward West--An Honored Career--Other Deaths.
Dr. Joseph Edward West died Saturday night at the home of George Boyce in Kemble street, after an illness of over three months with a complication of kidney and liver diseases.
He was one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in Central New York for many years and was always known as one of Utica's most public spirited citizens. About five years ago, owing to failing health, he suspended active practice and spent most of his time in New York and Brooklyn. He returned to Utica about a year ago and being an invalid stayed for a time with his friend, N. Curtis White, in Park avenue, after which he moved to the house where he died. During the 40 years of his residence in utica he met many people,a nd all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance have pleasant memories of him.
He was born in Shipton Mallett, Somersetshire, England, September 11, 1827, and when 3 years of age, came with his parents to America and settled at ?, near Philadelphia, Pa. moving after two years to Oriskany. Joseph West, his father, was employed as superintendant of the Dexter Woolen Mill at Pleasant Valley, and being a man of means, sent his son to De Lancy Institute at Hampton, after he had completed his common school education, and there, under the tutorship of Dr. McHugh, and later at Whitestown Seminary, he received a classic education. After some time spent in the office of Dr. Thomas in Whitesboro, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, and wa graduated in March, 1852. He spent a year in European medical institutes, then returned to Oriskany. After practicing in Oriskany, he came to Utica and became a partner of Dr. Goodsell.
In 1859 he joined the Utica Citizens' Corps, and at the breaking out of the war two years later, was made assistant surgeon to Dr. Alonzo Churchill. Throughout the long struggle he served faithfully, first as assistant surgeon, then as surgeon for a Pennsylvania regiment, ? under a commission from Gov. Seymour as a surgeon in charge of New York soldiers in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. In 1864 he returned to Utica and built up a large and lucrative practice here During the same year he became Health Officer and afterwards served as a Republican member on the Police and Fire Commission and in the Common Con?. Among the many organizations of which he was a member were, Oriental Lodge and Oneida Chapter, F.&A.M., the ? Club, Utica Mechanica Association, Old Utica Club and Fort Schuyler Club. In religion he was an Episcopalian, being for many years a member of Trinity Church and active in the organization of St. George's Church, of which he was at one time a vestryman.
John West of Chicago, a brother, and a nephew, Joseph West, formerly of Utica, survive him.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock form the residence of Beorge Boyce, 45 Kemble street, where prayer services will be held, and half an hour later from St. George's Church.
The 144th Regiment Veterans' Association will escort the remains from the house to the church Wednesday morning at 9:30.
Demise of Dr. Joseph Edward West--An Honored Career--Other Deaths.
Dr. Joseph Edward West died Saturday night at the home of George Boyce in Kemble street, after an illness of over three months with a complication of kidney and liver diseases.
He was one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in Central New York for many years and was always known as one of Utica's most public spirited citizens. About five years ago, owing to failing health, he suspended active practice and spent most of his time in New York and Brooklyn. He returned to Utica about a year ago and being an invalid stayed for a time with his friend, N. Curtis White, in Park avenue, after which he moved to the house where he died. During the 40 years of his residence in utica he met many people,a nd all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance have pleasant memories of him.
He was born in Shipton Mallett, Somersetshire, England, September 11, 1827, and when 3 years of age, came with his parents to America and settled at ?, near Philadelphia, Pa. moving after two years to Oriskany. Joseph West, his father, was employed as superintendant of the Dexter Woolen Mill at Pleasant Valley, and being a man of means, sent his son to De Lancy Institute at Hampton, after he had completed his common school education, and there, under the tutorship of Dr. McHugh, and later at Whitestown Seminary, he received a classic education. After some time spent in the office of Dr. Thomas in Whitesboro, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, and wa graduated in March, 1852. He spent a year in European medical institutes, then returned to Oriskany. After practicing in Oriskany, he came to Utica and became a partner of Dr. Goodsell.
In 1859 he joined the Utica Citizens' Corps, and at the breaking out of the war two years later, was made assistant surgeon to Dr. Alonzo Churchill. Throughout the long struggle he served faithfully, first as assistant surgeon, then as surgeon for a Pennsylvania regiment, ? under a commission from Gov. Seymour as a surgeon in charge of New York soldiers in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. In 1864 he returned to Utica and built up a large and lucrative practice here During the same year he became Health Officer and afterwards served as a Republican member on the Police and Fire Commission and in the Common Con?. Among the many organizations of which he was a member were, Oriental Lodge and Oneida Chapter, F.&A.M., the ? Club, Utica Mechanica Association, Old Utica Club and Fort Schuyler Club. In religion he was an Episcopalian, being for many years a member of Trinity Church and active in the organization of St. George's Church, of which he was at one time a vestryman.
John West of Chicago, a brother, and a nephew, Joseph West, formerly of Utica, survive him.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock form the residence of Beorge Boyce, 45 Kemble street, where prayer services will be held, and half an hour later from St. George's Church.
The 144th Regiment Veterans' Association will escort the remains from the house to the church Wednesday morning at 9:30.
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