The Olde Scrapbook, Part 5

Note to site visitors - the presence of persons listed as interred in these Newark cemeteries doesn't mean that there is now or ever was a tombstone for them.

Dates are dates of interment, not date of death.

The Dead of 1887

THE ROLL OF THE DEAD

ORRIN BLACKMAR

HIS UNEXPECTED DEATH OCCURRED ON SATURDAY

He Was One of the Oldest, Best Known and Most Highly Esteemed Citizens of Newark

- Other Mortuary

The death of Mr. Orrin Blackmar occurred on Saturday at the private hospital of Dr. Whitbeck, in Rochester. His demise was very unexpected, word having reached here the same morning that he was improving nicely, consequently it was a great shock and surprise to the citizens and intimate friends of Mr. Blackmar. About two months ago he was taken to Rochester to undergo an operation for abscess of the liver, a very serious undertaking for a man of Mr. Blackmar's age; but it was very successful and his complete and speedy recovery was looked forward to. About a month ago he had a chill and sinking spell, followed by others at intervals of a week or more, the last one occurring on Saturday and from which he did not recover but peacefully passed away. None of the family was present at the time, as his recovery, instead of demise, was looked for. His niece, Mrs. Dickinson, who resides in Rochester, reached his bedside a few minutes after he had expired. His son Abel, who was on his way from New York to Rochester, received a telegram at Albany that his father was dead. Bright's disease was the cause of Mr. Blackmar's death.

Orrin Blackmar was born at Freehold, Greene county, N.Y. on July 30, 1819. Abel Blackmar, his father, was a former resident of Connecticut. Deceased removed to Newark in 1835, and married Harriet Hurd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hurd of this town, on November 2, 1847, the wedding ceremony being solemnized in the present residenc of Mrs. Cozzens, Willow avenue. Mrs. Blackmar died August 25th, 1854. There were four children: Roxana, who died young, and the surviving sons, Abel E. and Orville Hurd, of New York, and daughter, Miss Anna, who resides here. Mr. Blackmar is also survived by a brother and sister, Edwin and Mrs. Lavina Allerton, of this place.

After removing to Newark, Mr. Blackmar attended school in Palmyra for a time and then entered the employ of his brothers, Ranson and Esbon, who conducted a general merchandise business in the store now occupied by A.E. Williams. He afterwards formed a partnership with Horace Blackmar, under the firm name of H. & O. Blackmar. Thomas Barnes then became interested and the name was changed to Blackmar & Barnes.

When Mr. Barnes and Horace Blackmar retired in 1855, Orrin Blackmar formed a partnership with his nephew, Dighton H. Winans, the firm name being Blackmar & Winans. In 1862 Mr. Winans retired to enter the army and Mr. Blackmar carried on the business alone until 1864 when he joined with Rufus Reed and W.T. Barney. On account of ill health Mr. Blackmar withdrew in 1866, and for some years devoted his time to his family and friends, in educating his children, who were very dear to him, and in reading, travel, and field sports. He again entered active business in 1878, associating himself with F.M. Alllerton, in the produce business.

Mr. Blackmar was a man of broad charity, a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and for thirty years an elder. For a number of years he was superintendent of the Sabbath school and was always an earnest worker in both school and church. He carried his religion into his home and business. He had the utmost faith in the goodness of human nature and exercised a great and beneficent influence over the young, who loved him for a good and true man, and as an example to which they could look up to and follow. None knew nor appreciated his worth more than those who were intimately associated with him in business. His uprightness, integrity, manliness and magnanimity were of such a high and pure quality that he commanded, to the day of his death, the esteem, confidence and best wishes of all who were associated with him. Our whole community mourn his loss and sympathize with the bereaved family in their affliction.

The funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday afternoon and the attendance of relatives, friends and acquaintances was very large. The services were conducted by Rev. A.P. Burgess, of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Blackmar had been a member so long. At the close of the pastor's remarks, Rev. F.F. Ellenwood, of New York, made a few well-chosen remarks. There was a great profusion of flowers, the offerings of near friends and relatives. During the continuance of the ceremonies all business places were closed in respect to the deceased.

Among those present at the funeral from out of town were: Rev. F.F. Ellenwood, brother-in-law of deceased, New York; E. Hurd, brother-in-law, New York, Dighton H. Winans, nephew, Chicago; Mrs. P.A. Dickinson, niece, Rochester; F.W. Dickinson, nephew, Rochester; H.D. Winans, nephew, New York; C.F. Sternberg and wife, nephew and niece, Buffalo; Mrs. John P. Vail, cousin, Geneva.

[no date; not listed in the historian's office cemetery list]

THOMAS J. JENKINS

HIS EXPECTED DEATH TOOK PLACE SUNDAY NIGHT.

A Veteran of the Late War Who Had an Unusual Record - Funeral Services Held Wednesday - Other Mortuary.

The death of Thomas J. Jenkins, which occurred Sunday night, was not a surprise to his many friends, for his illness dated many weeks back, and his ill health had been known for a long time. But the sad intelligence of his death was received with regret, those who knew him only in a business way realizing that the community had lost a man of many sterling qualities and one with whom it was always a pleasure to deal, while his friends and associates have sustained the loss of a genial, charitable and patient friend, who was ever ready to relieve suffering and trouble. From all, friends and patrons alike, the bereaved family are the recipients of the kindliest sympathy.

Deceased was born in New York City, fifty-six years ago, and removed with his parents to Sodus when a young boy, the father, who was an invalid, having purchased the "Phil" Weaver farm. His education was received at a school for boys at White Plains, N.Y., and in the public schools of New York City. After the father's death, Mr. Jenkins came to Newark, intending to learn the trade of a machinist, working with Mr. Daggett. After this he was employed at White's nursery, and later, worked for Mr. Filkins in a meat-market. Then he went into business for himself, and had been the proprietor of the "Central Market," at the corner of Union and Main streets, for the past seventeen years.

In 1858, or about that time, he married Miss Anna Taylor, whose parents resided in Lock Berlin. Five children were born to them, two of whom survive, the daughter, Mrs. Charles Frey, and son, William; and the adopted son, Thomas. All reside in Newark. William has been engaged with his father in the meatmarket, and will continue the business.

Of his family, aside from the widow and children, Mr. Jenkins is survived by two brothers, Isaac G., secretary of the railroad department of the Y.M.C.A., at Detroit, Mich., and William W., of Marion, Kans., who formerly lived in Newark, and a sister, Mrs. W.A. Remer, of Saratoga Springs. Isaac Jenkins attended the funeral, Wednesday.

Mr. Jenkins was a veteran of the late war, and his experiences at that time were thrilling and varied. From the "Landmarks of Wayne County" we borrow the following facts concerning his life in the army: He enlisted July 6, 1862, in Company E, Eleventh New York Volunteers, serving in the Quartermaster's department until 1863, when he entered active service in the company, participating in all its engagements until he was taken prisoner in August, 1864, at the battle of Reames Station, and sent to Libby prison. His term of imprisonment included Belle Isle and Salisbury prisons, and during the nine months of his life in these army dungeons, he saw drop out of the ranks of prisoners thirty Newark and Arcadia comrades. He was intrusted with their last messages to home friends, and many widows are indebted to him for assistance in their distress after the war. He was honorably discharged in August, 1865, when he returned to Newark.

The funeral was attended by Wm. H. Vosburgh Post, No. 99, G.A.R., the Woman' Relief Corps, E.K. Burnham Camp, S.O.V., Newark Lodge, No. 83, F. & A.M., and the Newark Fire Department, of whih Mr. Jenkins was chief until his health obliged him to withdraw. He was a member of the first fire company organized in Newark. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Tomlinson, assisted by Rev. Alfred Brittain, at the Presbyterian church, it being the most commodious of the churches. The procession which followed the remains to Willow avenue cemetery was a long and impressive one, the dignified uniforms lending somberness to the scene.

NAMES STILL VISIBLE OR PARTIALLY VISIBLE AT TOP OF LEDGER PAGES

Some of the surnames are from the Manchester/Farmington/Shortsville area of Ontario County.

Austin, I.G.
Abrams, Hi---
Youngs, Wm. H. (early Farmington surname)
Seamans, E.
___ Boughton of Victor (early Victory, Ontario Co. surname)
1856 G.G. Braman
1856 E.W. Cole
Myron Rice
Julian ___ Granger
__ G. Woodruff
Addison Howland
Edward White
1861 Mrs. Harriet ___
1861 Moses Herald (Herald, Moses M. 148th NY Inf. Co. K, res. Manchester, enl. 31 Aug 1862
1861 John Gavin
1861 James R.(?) Dillon
1861 Mary J. Williams
1861 ___ Semunyon
1861 Hiram Bloodgood (bur. Chapel Cemetery, S. Farmington, Ontario Co., NY)
1861 ___as Hornsby
1861 ___ Thatcher
1861 Alanson Arnold/ A.D. Arnold (res. Manchester, Ontario Co, NY?)
1861 D. Southwick (Galen, Wayne Co. and Junius, Seneca Co. surname)
1861 J.N. Hill "Rochester"
1861 A.J. Mathewson (Farmington surname)
1861 James R. Gillett (surname of early settlers of Manchester and Hopewell, Ontario Co., NY)
1861 James Hurley
1861 James Sherman
1861 ___ Osgood
1861 Bernard Scand___
1861 Miss Mary Robinson
1861 Frederic McLouth (surname found in Shortsville & Farmington, Ontario Co. and Galen, Wayne Co.)
1861 Levi Smith (early settler Levi Smith res. in Farmington)
1861 N.R.(?) Owen
1861 ___al Allen
1870 Cornelius Salisbury
1870 Gideon Howell
1870 J. (I?) Benedict

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