Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
OBITUARY
Mrs. James Newcomh

In the death of Sarah Ann Weaver in New London in her 90th year, an- other of New London's old residents 1 passed away. Mrs. Newcomb was born at Grassy Hill, near Lyme, July 6, 1925, the daughter of the late Wan ton Arnold and Anna Turner Weaver She was married in New London Sep tember IS, 1S47, to James Newcom7o for many years a dry goods merchant in New London. They were one ot the few couples to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary, as their married life covered 61 years. Her husband retired from business in 1891 and died in 1908. Her brother, Henry C. Weaver, and her son, Frederic $. New comb, both of New London, survive her. grandson, Dr. James Edward NeWcomb, a prominent physician of New York city, passed away two years ago
 Many friends and relatives mourn Mrs. Newcomb's loss. She will be greatly missed by the First Baptist church, where she was a lifelong and most loyal member, cheerfully attend ing service long after deafness de- barred her from active participation. Mrs. Newcomb was for many years a deaconess there, and was also prom tnently identified with the Indian so- ciety of the Memorial hospital and the Seaman's Friend society.
 Thomas c. 5eckwith
 On Friday Thomas c. Beckwith died at his home in Long Island City at the age Of 66 years. MT. Beckwith was born in this city, the son of the late Charles H. and Esther H. Beckwith, and for some time was employed as an engineer on the Norwich and Wor- cester railroad. He located in New York about 20 years ago and recently moved to Long Island City, where he was engaged in the metal bedstead business. MT. Beckwith was twice married, his first wife being Henrietta Harris, sister of AIonzo H. Harris Following her death he was united in marriage with Julia Rich, sister of tbe late George W. Rich of this city.
 MT. Beckwith went to the Civil war in Connecticut regiment and he was member Of the Grand Army of the Republic. MT. Reckwith leaves his Wafe and son by his second marriage. George Beckwith, who resides in Long Island City. There are also two daugh- ters by his first wife, Mrs. Frank E. Packham and Mrs. Frederick Ellis, both of Norwich. Mir. Beckwith buried a son here about two years ago.
 Samuel Raphael
 Samuel Raphael, who had been in failing health for a year past, died about 5 o'clock Friday afternonon at his home, No. 138 Laurel Hill avenue. where he lived with his sisters. His condition had lately become serious with dropsical trouble.
 Mir. Raphael, who was GA, was born in New York and was the son of the late Ellis and Rosetta Raphael He had followed the occupation of a ci gar maker most of his life, learning the trade with his father in the Breed hall building. When quite a young man he left this city and worked at his trade l;1 various parts of the west, at one time going as far as Detroit He was also employed in Troy and in New Haven, where years ago he became affected with mental trouble and re- turned to this city, where his home has been since, and where he has been connected with the cigar business of B. Raphael & Son., He was one of the earliest members of the first ci- gar makers union organized in%New York. MT. Raphael is surviv- ed by these brothers and sis ters: Mrs. Anna kemper of New York Henry Raphael of New Haven, Max Raphael of New York and Israel Ra- phael, Mrs. Fanny Hummer, Mrs Sarah Asher, Mrs. Nelson F. Church, Miss Agnes Raphael and Ruby Ra- phael, all of Norwich.
 Mrs. Peter J. McNamara.
 Following brief illness, the death of Eliza T. Callahan, the wife of Peter J. McNamara, occurred Friday eve- ming about o'clock at their home No. 152 Broadway. Mrs. McNamara' who was born in Ireland, was the daughter of Felix Callahan, and Mary ONeil, and she was married in St. Mary's church on January 26, 1876 to Peter J. McNamara of this city,
 She IS survived by her husband, by three daughters. Mrs. William Nc Laren, Miss Annie McNamara and Miss Susie McNamara, and by one son, John all residents of Norwich She also leaves one grandson, William Mo Laren, Jr., two sisters, Miss Susan Callahan and Miss Bridget Callahan of Norwich and one brother, Patrick, of Worcester.
 Mrs. McNamara's life was an exem- plary one with it's chief interest cen tering in her. home life, where her admirable traits of character were best displayed.