Obituary (printed September 12, 1915):
Charles Balcom, an aged and highly respected citizen of this town, died Thursday morning, after an illness of about three years with a complication of disease and the infirmities of old age.
Mr. Balcom was born in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., and was 86 years old. He lived in Redfield for many years and was one of the best farmers in town. March 3, 1855, he married Miss Mary Jones, the fruits of this marriage being nine children, eight of whom are living--Mrs. Mary A. Davis of Deerfield, Mrs. Estella Bowles, of Utica, Evan, Oliver, Mrs. Leslie Elmer and Miss Lennie Balcom of Redfield, Mrs. W. A. Grant of Williamstown, and Everett of New York City. Mrs. Balcom died about 15 years ago. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. D. A. Jones of Florence.
August 21, 1901, Mr. Balcom married Miss Clara Bolster of West Monroe who survives. He purchased a fine residence in this village and had resided here since. Mr. Balcom was one of the best known men in this vicinity. He was an honest, industrious man and his friends were legion. He was a very religious man and often supplied the pulpits in Florence, Redfield and Williamstown in the M. E. Church.
Obituary (printed September 12, 1915):
Charles Balcom, an aged and highly respected citizen of this town, died Thursday morning, after an illness of about three years with a complication of disease and the infirmities of old age.
Mr. Balcom was born in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., and was 86 years old. He lived in Redfield for many years and was one of the best farmers in town. March 3, 1855, he married Miss Mary Jones, the fruits of this marriage being nine children, eight of whom are living--Mrs. Mary A. Davis of Deerfield, Mrs. Estella Bowles, of Utica, Evan, Oliver, Mrs. Leslie Elmer and Miss Lennie Balcom of Redfield, Mrs. W. A. Grant of Williamstown, and Everett of New York City. Mrs. Balcom died about 15 years ago. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. D. A. Jones of Florence.
August 21, 1901, Mr. Balcom married Miss Clara Bolster of West Monroe who survives. He purchased a fine residence in this village and had resided here since. Mr. Balcom was one of the best known men in this vicinity. He was an honest, industrious man and his friends were legion. He was a very religious man and often supplied the pulpits in Florence, Redfield and Williamstown in the M. E. Church.
Inscription
Charles Sherman Balcom
CO. B 93, N.Y.V. Inf
May 12 1829
Sept 9 1915
Family Members
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Leander E Balcom
1812–1883
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George F Bolcum
1819–1904
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Caroline E. Balcom Bailey
1822–1881
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Nelson H. Balcum
1824–1908
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Emily Ann Bolcum
1826–1882
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Emeline M. Balcom Allen
1827–1907
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Charlotte Sophronia Balcom Loveland
1831–1910
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Samuel Balcom
1832–1892
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Alva Mark Balcom
1834–1910
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Thressa Sarah Balcom Jones
1837–1927
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