Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-06
OBITUARY.
Charles H. MaIlison.


 death of Charles H. Madison occurred at the Backus hospital, after an illness of two months with a complication of troubles.
 nah Perry Mallicon, and was born at Norwich Town. July 8, 1886, where most of his life was spent. He was a gardener and fine workman. He mar ried Desire c. Sekater of Charlestown, R. l., in 1S55, and her death occurred Feb 22, 1S9s- He is survived by four children-william H. and Charles F. Mallison, Mrs. Samuel M. Ockrey and Mrs. Clement Reed.
 Harry c. Pynehon.
 (Contributed)
 The recent death of Harry Chichele Pynchon seems to his many friends in Norwich and Plainfield to call for some more extended mention than the usual brief obituary. He bore an honored name and was worthy of it. being in the direct line of descent from the William Pynchon. who was one of the principal founders of Roxbury and later of Springfield.
 Born in Plainheld, Conn.,. April Is, 1867, the son of William Lyon Pyn- chon and Annie Payne CogsweH. his early years were spent in Plainheld. where he learned the rudiments of Latin and Greek from his mother a lady of superior character and accom- plishments.
 
 Newport high school from which he entered Trinity college Hartford, graduating as the salutatorian of his class. From his boyhood he had shown great enthusiasm in various branches of natural science and on leaving Trinity he spent two years at liar yard, in further prosecution of scien- tific studies, especially geology.
 At the conclusion of his course at Harvard, he was called back to his alma mater as professor of natural science. A career of high distinction as investigator and teacher seemed to open before him and his scientific ar ticles in various high class magazines were beginning to attract attention.
 His health, however, had never been firm. and after several years of pro fessional work his physicians assured him that occupation in the open air had become imperative. With ready versatility and ability he turned to civil engineering. In 1892 he had mar ried Miss Caroline Moyses of Oyster Bay. and there Mir. Pynchon now made a nome of his own. He was soon over whelmed with employment. his unus- ual intelligence, thoroughness and force making his services invaluable in the establishment of boundaries and titles of estates in litigation. Chill dren, six of them. came to bless his home, the community esteemed him highly, many loved him and his work was growing larger so that he had recently formed partnership and opened an office in New York city for the better accommodation of his patrons.
 But, again, the rosy prospect of hon or and success was suddenly Shad- owed. Stricken with pneumonia ev- erything was done for him which the tenderest love of wife and friends could devise, but in vain. The funeral service was conducted by his rector, Rev. Dr. Washburn of Oyster Bay. Mr. Pynchon was always a staunch churchman of the broad school. He had been carefully nurtured in Epis- copal tenets fro minis childhood. but that which remains that which chiefly gives interest to the above named facts. is the character and example of the man.
 One of his neighbors writes: He was so much respected in Oyster Bay that his death has cast a gloom over the entire community Those who ever knew him will believe it. Wher- ever keen intelligence, absolute purity of motive, noble aspiration, unflinch- ing industry, courage under difficult ties and successful achievement com bined with rare modesty and Chris tian humility are prized, such a life as that of Harry Chichele Pynchon will be an inspiration and a blessing to all who ever know of it.