This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rangerrose Surnames: Vrendenburg;Stoddard; Hotchkiss; Chaffee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/5026/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is an abridged version of the July 1899 Obituary published for Deborah Ann Vrendenburg Stoddard Hotchkiss. Died at the home of M/M George T Chaffee on South Main St in Rutland on Sunday, July 23, Mrs Deborah Ann Hotchkiss in her 91st year of heritage. Mrs Hotchkiss was born August 21, 1808 in the town of Whitehall, NY; on what is now known as the Herbert farm. She was the youngest of 6 daughters of the late Robert and Deborah Vrendenburgh. March 6, 1823 she married Joseph M Stoddard, who soon after moved onto a farm in what is known as Hampton Hollow, now occupied by Tim Donahue. 3 children were born to them: Esther, who died in infancy; Sarah A, who married Dr M Streeter, who died in December 1870; and Marvin O. now of the firm of Moseley & Stoddard Manufacturing company, Rutland. Her husband, Joseph M Stoddard died in Hampton July 14, 1857. For her 2nd husband she married Hiram Hotchkiss, also of Hampton who died in 1869. Since his death, Mrs Hotchkiss has lived with her son, until the death of his wife about 3 years ago; since which time she has lived with her Granddaughter Mrs George Chaffee. Mrs Hotchkiss and her only son have always lived together with the exception of about 1 year, which is very unusual for the length of time--nearly 60 years; and the last 3 years with her Granddaughter. Mrs Hotchkiss iwas the last member of her father's family to pass away; the sister next to her, Mrs Amanda Douglass of Iosco, Mich., having attained the age of 94 years 7 months, died on May 24. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, VT, in a beautiful spot next to that of her daughter, Mrs Stoddard. I have the entire Obituary if interested in a copy. Contact me direct at genefrog52@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.