Image of Silas
Goodrich, ca. 1862
Coburn & Co., Lake Street, Owego, New York
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Obituary of Silas Goodrich
Mr. Silas
Goodrich, of the town of Tioga, who has been upon our list of subscribers ever
since we have lived in Owego, died at his residence on [July 11, 1863], of brain
affection, ensuing on a skin disease [erysipelas] about his neck and temple of
years standing, accompanied by more or less lung affliction, in the 71st year of his age. His mortal remains were followed to their last resting place on
Monday, the 13th, by a numerous procession of bereaved relatives and
sympathizing friends.
He came from
Connecticut to the place with his father, Eliakim Goodrich, when but nine years
old. In childhood, youth, and manhood, he secured the affection, and respect of
all who knew him. As a neighbor, he was so peaceable, kind, and respectful, that
he made many friends, and no enemies. His family, his widow and seven children,
together with a large circle of friends, are in deep mourning, but not as those
who mourn without hope.
He
was truly a religious man; a worthy member of the M. E. Church for twenty-five
years; a constant reader of his Bible, not omitting general reading, showing an
uncommon acquaintance with all parts of the Holy Scriptures. He made them his
rule of faith and practice; and he closed his mortal life in peace with God and
man.
Silas and Mary Ann Goodrich's gravestones in Tioga
Cemetery
