Overacker's Cemetery

Rt 364 near VineValley Rd.

 Middlesex, Yates Co., NY

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Naples Record                        Wed                              Mar 31, 1897

At Rest -Once more our community is called upon to mourn the loss of one of its most estimable young ladies. Miss Mary A. Sturm died at her home in Vine Valley, N- Y., March 20, 1897,aged 30 years, 1 month and 1 day. Though for many months Mary had been ill, and it was feared that she could not recover. When death came it found her friends unprepared for the heavy blow. She was about the house and did  her own work with the help of her father until two days before her death; and who can estimate their loss, what can compensate for the loss of a dear daughter and sister whose presence in the household had been sunshine for thirty years?  Only the Saviour of all comfort and consolation can fill the place made vacant.

She was a young woman of excellent character, a devoted Christian, exemplary in her daily walk and conversation. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to all who needed help and her constant aim was to make others happy.

She was ready to go when her Savoir called, but her only desire was to live for her father's comfort. Her death is not only a sorrow to her aged father but to her only sister and two brothers, besides many near and dear relatives and friends that are left to mourn.

The funeral was largely attended March 23 at the M. E. church conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. L. Gillard, assisted by Rev. R.W. Chamberlain, of the F. B. church; burial in Overackers (cemetery).

Auburn  Semi-Weekly               Tues                             Jan  7, 1913

STURM - At the home of his son, Edward Sturm, 238Hardenburgh Ave., Auburn, NY, Friday, Jan 3, 1913, Gottlieb Sturm in his 80th year.

Penn Yan Democrat                  Fri                      Oct 31, 1919

Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Leon Andrews, Mrs. Henry DeWick and son Clifford, attended the burial at Overacker Corners of Mrs. Perlie Green Smith and daughter, Frances, whose remains were brought from Weiser, Idaho, by Willett Hall.

Naples News                     Early Nov 1919

Mrs. Henry Dewick and son Clifford, attended the burial of her friend, Mrs. James Smith and daughter Frances, last Wednesday at Overackers Cemetery.

Penn Yan Democrat                  Fri                      Oct 31, 1919

The remains of Mrs. Perlie Smith and her daughter, Frances, will be taken from Weiser, Idaho, and placed in the Overackers cemetery this week. Mr. Willett Hall, of Penn Yan, has been to Weiser for the bodies.

Penn Yan Democrat                  Fri                      Oct 31, 1919

The remains of Mrs. Perlie Smith and daughter, Frances,  were brought to the Overackers cemetery, Tuesday of last week by two hearses operated by Messrs. Dugan and Schmoker, of Penn Yan. They were accompanied by the Willett Hall family, and Rev. L. S. Boyd, of Penn Yan, who made a short prayer at the grave. The caskets were  placed in one grave in a beautiful spot, near the highway, over-looking Mrs. Smith's old home, where she spent most of her life; the daughter was also born there.  The incident calls to mind the words of the negro poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar:

"Let me settle when my shoulders drop their load, So I can hear the noises from the road, It will suit my spirits best, When I take my last long rest, To be among the things I loved the best."

The Naples Record                     Wed                      Apr 18, 1923

George R. Rackham - At the Soldiers' Home Hospital, in Bath, on Friday evening, April 13, 1923, occurred the death of George R. Rackham, of Naples. He had been in failing health for some time, and on April 2d was taken to the Home Hospital for treatment.

Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rackham, and was born in the town of Potter on February 8, 1842. Most of his life had been spent in the town of Middlesex, where he was a successful farmer.  On January 8, 1874, he was united  in marriage with Miss Lucretia M. Burridge, of Italy. One daughter was born to this union, Mrs. Ella Hatch, who died in Los Angeles, Cala., on August 27, 1918. Mrs. Rackham died September 29, 1902.

Soon after his marriage to Miss Harriet Smith, which occurred on March. 20, 1907,they took up their residence in Naples, where they had since resided. During his long illness, Mrs. Rackham cared for him as noneother could, and to her, his decease is a heavy blow.  

Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, James Rackham of Stanley, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, of Geneva; Mrs. John Dinehart and Mrs. Alonzo A. Adams, of Middlesex.

Mr. Rackham was a veteran of the Civil War, having served with the FourthNew York Heavy Artillery, and saw much service. He endeavored to enlist early in the war, but his parents refused their consent for him so to do. Upon becoming of age, he at once enlisted in the service of his country. He was much interested in G. A. R. affairs, and before coming to Naples had served as Commander of Hayes Post, of Middlesex, and at the time of his death was a member and Past Commander of Bingham Post No. 74, of Naples.  He was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held from the home at 1 p. m. on Monday, conducted by Rev, W.T. H. Bayford, pastor of the Naples Methodist Church. Interment was made in the Overackers cemetery, at Middlesex.

2nd Obit -   Penn Yan Democrat                   Fri               Apr 20, 1923

Naples, April 15 - George Rackham, highly respected citizen of the Civil War, died Friday night at the Soldiers Home in Bath, where he was taken for treatment ten days ago. He had been ill for more than a year. Mr. Rackham was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rackham, and was born in Potter, NY, February 8, 1842.

When the Civil War broke out, his parents refused consent to his enlistment, but as soon as he became of age, he volunteered and saw active service as a member of the 4th New York Heavy Artillery during the last twenty months of the war.   Most of his life was passed as a farmer in Middlesex, where he was held in high esteem. 

He was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Smith, of Naples, March 20, 1907, and they have made their home in Naples since that time.

Mr.Rackham took an active interest in GAR affairs and past commander of Hayes Post of Middlesex, as well as past commander and trustee 

The Naples News                        Wed                      Dec 19, 1934

Penn Yan Democrat                  Fri                          July 26, 1935

WILLIAMS - At Vine Valley, July 17, Mrs. Warham B. Williams, 77. She was born in Middlesex, Apr 30, 1865, one of three children born to William and Olive Emory Stebbins, one child died in infancy and a sister, Mrs. D. J. Wright Beach who died about five years ago. 

She was married to Warham B. Williams,  who survives her, about 49 years ago and had since always made her home in Vine Valley. She is survived by her husband, Warham B.; two sons, Davis, of Hornell and Wright at home; two daughters, Mrs. G. S. Rogers, of Buffalo, who was on her vacation in New Jersey when news of her mother's death reached her; and Mrs. Ralph D. Hobart of Rushville, and 2 grandchildren, Olive Jane Rogers, Alice May Williams.

Private funeral services were held from the home on Monday afternoon, Rev. Purdy, of Middlesex M. E. Church officiating. Burial in Overackers cemetery. Two sons, Davis and Wright Williams, and two sons-in-law, G. S. Rogers and R.D. Hobart, acted as bearers.

Shortsville Enterprise              Wed                            Mar 31, 1943

FORMER SHORTSVILLE RESIDENT DIES IN CANANDAIGUA - 

Charles Speers of Canandaigua, a resident of Shortsville for several years, died at his home in that city last Wednesday afternoon, after an extended illness. He was in his 78th year.

Mr. Speers was born at Springwater, on May 21, 1864, a son of the late John and Eliza Westbrook Speers. He had served as baggage agent at the New York Central depot in Canandaigua for 29 years, and had been on the retired list for 12 years. His wife, the former Miss Olive Rice of Springwater, died a number of years ago.

The survivors are four daughters and two sons, Mrs. William Dewey of Rushville, Mrs. Chrisman, Mrs. Alfred Clark, Mrs. Daisy Zimmerman, Warren and Ray Speers, all of Canandaigua; two brothers, Emory Speers of North Greece and William Speers of Canandaigua; also a large number of grand children and great-grandchildren.

Obsequies were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chrisman at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon and the remains were laid at rest in Overackers' Cemetery.

The death of Mr. Speers brings to mind his defense in the writer's behalf when we were only a young lad. We had spent a Saturday husking corn for a farmer who lived near the village. Our compensation amounted to thirty cents for the day's effort. The pay was small, and the weather that day was cold. Unaccustomed as we were to farm labors, we worked hard at the appointed task. When pay-day came, with us the farmer refused to settle up and to this day we still have the thirty cents coming.  However, we are sure that if were to dun the farmer again for the money we would have to get permission from his Satanic Majesty.

One day when the farmer and Charley Speers happened to visit the office at the same time, we asked the farmer again for our pay. He grew angry and he threatened to beat us up. It was then that Charley took a hand and advised the farmer that to carry out his threat, he would have to walk over Speers' body, which would have been a considerable job, for Charley was not only a big man, but a mighty powerful one as well.  Hence our underlying memory of Charley Speers.

Naples Record                        Wed                                Apr 9, 1952

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