Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

 The Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 27, 1873

Marriages

KLINE - WILLIAMS:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of John Foy, Feb. 24, by E.J. Brown, Esq., Peter J. Kline and Sarah Williams, both of Rome [Oneida Co. NY].

CLARK - FRY:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18, by Rev. W. Windsor, Mr. Jared P. Clark of Ridgeville and Miss Mary Fry of Morrisville.

KNOX - BARBOUR:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 20, by Rev. P.A. Barbour, assisted by Rev. William Millham of Lovina and Rev. Dr. Knox of Elmira, J. Theodore Knox of Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], and Lucy Anna Barbour of Augusta.

JACKSON - STREETER:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 12 by Rev. E.M. Barber, Andrew C. Jackson of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and M. Eunice Streeter of Fenner.

BOTSFORD - WHITE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. M.D. Botsford of Scranton, Pa. and Miss Annie L. White of Sherburne.

CARAHER - MITCHELL:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 18, by Rev. Father Beecham, assisted by Father Caraher and Father Birmingham, Mr. Francis H. Caraher and Miss Mary Mitchell.

HILLER - BROWN:  In Parish [Oswego Co. NY], Feb. 10, by Rev. A. P. Phinney, Mr. John R. Hiller of Hastings [Oswego Co. NY] and Miss Frances J. Brown of Constantia [Oswego Co. NY].

LAMB - WORDEN:  Feb. 13, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Edward Lamb, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Lucy A. Worden of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Golden Wedding:  On Tuesday, the 11th of February Joseph and Betsey Ritter completed fifty years of married life.  On that day a happy party assembled at their residence in the village of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].  It was not composed of their rich neighbors and friends, met to pay the tribute that wealth offers to wealth, but of their own children, obeying that most blessed command, "Honor thy father and thy mother."  The offspring of this worthy couple are three sons, four daughters, twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  There were twenty-four present on the occasion and made various valuable presents to their father and mother.  In the midst of their enjoyment a most interesting surprise occurred.  A brother-in-law residing in Montgomery Co. of this State [NY], arrived and presented the honored father with a beautiful cane and the mother with an elegant bride's cake, having the initials of "Joseph and Betsy, fifty years," beautifully wrought upon it.  On receiving the cane, the venerable man quaintly replied that if he should live to be old it might be useful to him.  It is a remarkable fact that the three sons and four sons-in-law are all either noted cheese makers or successful farmers, and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren all healthy and promising.  Such families surely constitute the best treasure of a nation, and as Joseph and Betsy Ritter have made so large a contribution to the real wealth of the State, I conclude that this was a golden wedding of the first class.

Deaths

HILLS:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 23, of inflammation of the bowels, Mr. Osmer Hills aged 20 years.

CLACKEY:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 21, James Clackey aged 60 years.

SEEBER:  In the town of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 21, Mrs. Ann E. Seeber aged 33 years and 4 months.

THORNTON:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 24, Addison Thornton.

SMITH:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 23, wife of James Smith.

KEATING:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 23, infant child of James Keating.

CORNING:  Near Oneida Community [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 23, James Corning aged 40 years.

FRENCH:  In Sanborn, Feb. 18 of consumption, Elmira [French] wife of Jay W. French, aged 40 years.

DEERING:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 24, John Deering aged about 60 years.

LAND:  In Flint City, Mich., Jan. 2 of consumption, Addie C. [Land] wife of James A. Land, formerly of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] aged 41 years.

DANIELS:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Feb. 12, Nathan Daniels aged 51 years and 11 months.

EARLE:  Near Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Feb. 14, Harrison Earle aged 32 years and 7 months.

ROBERTS:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 17, Louisa A. Roberts wife of Rev. J.W. Roberts, aged 51 years.

WILLSON:  In Hinesburg, Vt., Jan. 19, Sarah G. [Willson] wife of H.M. Willson and daughter of the late Samuel Griggs, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

BENEDICT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 11, Dea. Charles Benedict aged 69 years.

MULLIGAN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 9, Frank Mulligan aged 22 years.

RUDD:  In Bath, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] Jan. 30, Clara R. [Rudd] eldest daughter of Charles and Pheba Rudd, aged 15 years and 1 day.

Pheba you have lost your Clara / Who was sunshine everywhere; / You have watched beside her pillow / With her withered hand in thine, / Counting pulses, watching eyelids, / Waiting for the coming sign.

Was it not the sweetest sorrow / Ever come to mother's part, / Thus to feel your child an angel / Springing from your bleeding heart, / Cheering hearts of Christian mothers, / By our Saviour's precious blood?

Vital Records, Chenango (1841), Otsego (1891) & New York (1797) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 7, 1841

Marriage

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Sydney Skinner, Esq. Mr. Orville C. Willkinson to Miss Sarena Guile all of New Berlin.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 14, 1841

Death

In Johnstown, Fulton, Co. [NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Clarissa Hill sister of P.B. Prindle, Esq of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and daughter of Mr. Elias Prindle, aged 31 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 21, 1841

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Towell, Mr. John W. King to Miss Adelia Roberts all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. A. Peck, Mr. Abner Angell, Jr. to Miss Lois Augusta Colkins all of South New Berlin.

Deaths

In Homer Village [Cortland Co. NY] at the residence of her son, Mr. Orrin Bowen, on the 12th of June last, Mrs. Anna Bowen, widow of the late Hon. Levi Bowen of that place.

Mrs. Bowen was one of the oldest settlers of Homer, having been a resident of that town for nearly forty years.  She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and a devoted Christian, and in her loss, the church and her friends are consoled by the assurance that her reward is hereafter.  Cortland Whig.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 8, 1891

Death

Charlie H. Badeau died at his home in Unadilla, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 29, 1890.  He was born at Westford, Otsego Co., N.Y. July 15, 1860, and for several years was a resident of Schenevus N.Y. [Otsego Co.].  In 1885 he came to Unadilla.  About a year and a half ago he united with the M.E. church of this place and has exemplified the faith of his heart by earnest Christian endeavor.  In his death the home is bereft of a loved one and society has lost a respected and esteemed citizen.  The funeral services were held from his late residence Thursday morning, January 1, and at Schenevus where his remains were taken for burial, Thursday afternoon.  His wife and one child survive him.  May the God of comfort and -?- be with them in their affliction.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 15, 1891

Death

Jan. 8(?), David Mackley aged 75 years.  The funeral was held from the residence of his son, Morgan Mackley last Saturday at 1 p.m.  His remains were taken to Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] for burial where services were also held at the M.E. church, Rev. William Burnside of Wells Bridge officiating.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 22, 1891

Marriage

At West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 8, by E.R. Purdy, Pastor of Friends Church, Mahlon D. York of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Edie R. DeForest of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Jan. 15th, 1891, Ella [Haynes] infant daughter of Lester Haynes, aged 1 month and five days. Buried Jan. 16th in Weidman cemetery.

Jan. 13th(?), 1891, Albert Lee Brown aged 12 years 2 months and 26 days.  The funeral was held Monday Jan. 19, and the remains were taken to Schenevus for burial.

At his residence at Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 16, 1891, Alanson Sisson aged 73 years. The funeral was held Sunday Jan. 18, and the remains were interred in Sand Hill cemetery.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 29, 1891

Birth

To Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Hanford, Sunday, Jan. 25th, 1891, a girl.

Marriages

The marriage of Miss Lizzie [Marvin] eldest daughter of Captain M.W. Marvin, to William C. Wells of Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], formerly of Sidney Centre [Delaware Co. NY] was solemnized at Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Wednesday Jan. 21.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Capt. H.C. VanScoy and Sarah Ann Wykes was celebrated at their home near Wells Bridge Friday, Jan. 23.  A large number of guests were present, and many valuable presents were made to the happy pair.  After heartily enjoying themselves with refreshments and social pleasure the company dispersed at a late hour, extending their earnest wishes of many years of happiness and prosperity to Mr. and Mrs. VanScoy.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 9, 1797

Deaths

On the 5th Sept. ult. at Milstone, a village near Brunswick in East Jersey, in the 21st year of his age of a malignant fever (the contagion of which he received in Philadelphia six days previous to the attack of the fever) Mr. Archibald Cumming Craig, merchant, the only son of the late Rev. George Craig.

On the 20th instant, at Mayfield, after a short illness Francis Cortney.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 10, 1797

Marriages

On Friday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Roberts, Mr. James Thomson to Miss Mary Pudney of this city [NYC].

On Sunday, at Rahway, N.J. by the Rev. Mr. Chepinson, Mr. Asa Whitney, watch maker, to the amiable Miss Catharine Leggett, both of this city [NYC]

Vital Records, Broome (1846), Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Binghamton Courier Binghamton, NY, June 3, 1846

Marriage

In Fairfield, Connecticut, on the evening of the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Coit, Mr.lk Isaac L. Bartlett of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] top Miss Emily B. Banks of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 10, 1846

Marriage

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 2d inst., by the Rev. N. Kendrick, D.D. President of the Madison University, the Rev. A. Judson, D.D. of, Maulmain, Burmah, to Miss Emily Chubbuck daughter of Mr. Charles Chubbuck of Hamilton.

Deaths

On Friday the 3d inst. at the residence of her brother-in-law, Major T.S. Brown, New York city, Mrs. Julia M. [Brown] wife of Samuel Brown Esq. formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Martha [Bradley] wife of Julian A. Bradley, aged 38 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 24, 1846

Death

At Newark, Tioga County [NY] on the 22d instant, Mrs. Lucy Moore widow of Henry Moore, deceased, aged 87 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 28, 1879

Marriages

HOWE - SIMPSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 6th, by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Waldo F. Howe of Greene and Minnie H. Simpson of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

BOYCE - GOFF:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 14th by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. S.L. Boyce of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ella M. Goff of Greene.

Deaths

WELLS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on 18th of May, Mrs. Lucy Wells, only daughter of Samuel G. Sherwood, aged 47 years.

HORTON:  In Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY] May 14, Mr. Phlegmency Horton aged 92 years, formerly of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

In the trial of Isaiah Belfield at Morrisville, Madison County [NY] for the murder of Phoebe Crandall in 1865, the case was closed on Saturday after an 11 days' trial.  The jury was out two hours and a quarter and then returned with a verdict of acquittal.  Belfield was arrested on an indictment of assault and battery with intent to kill Henry D. Crandall, the husband of the murdered woman.  He is supposed to be one of three persons whom Mr. Crandall found ransacking his house one evening fourteen years ago.   He refused to give up his money and made a plucky fight but was shot and rendered unconscious.  When he came to he found that his wife had been killed.  He recovered and testified against Belfield in the recent trial.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 21, 1879

Deaths

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 9th, Georgie H. [Bailey] son of Herrick and Mary Bailey, aged 7 years and 6 months.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], August 14th, Amos Burch aged 61 years.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Mr. Amos Burch, a lifelong and influential citizen of this place, was buried yesterday.  He was widely known as a teacher of music many years ago and for forty years has sung in the choir of the Baptist church, leading it most of the time.  Always prompt in the discharge of duties laid upon him, he will be greatly missed from the community and the church to which he belonged.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 8th, Ellen [McCarty] wife of John McCarty, Jr., aged 30 years.

In Jordanville [Herkimer Co. NY], Aug. 9th, Amanda N. [Leonard] relict of late Eli Leonard, aged 85 years 11 months and 9 days.

In Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] Aug. 7thb, 1879, Mrs. Martha Tuthill Chamberlain aged 79 years.

In Blandinsville, Ill. Aug. 13, Ruby A. [Khkpatrick] wife of William B. Khkpatrick, in the 29tjh year of her age.

Mrs. K. was a native of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] a daughter of the late Harrison Bailey, and granddaughter of William Shipman.  the local paper of Blandinsville says of her:  Recognized by all as an affectionate wife, an indulgent mother, a kind neighbor equaling all others in deeds of charity, her death will be felt and lamented as a loss that affects with common grief not only the family but the entire community in which she lived.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 6, 1821

Marriages

Married in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. Elias Cross to Miss Betsey Bontis.

On Thursday last, Mr. John McKillip to Miss Mary Dutcher.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mr. James Ormston to Miss Agnes O. Oliver.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 6, 1821

Death

At Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 28th ult. James Barnett, Esq of a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Divine will in the 70th year of his age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 13, 1821

Marriages

On Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Truair at Bowman's Creek [Montgomery Co. NY], Mr. Andrew Jordan to Miss Charity Nestle.

Same day, at Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Mr. Benjamin B. Ellwood to Miss Mary Stanley.

Deaths

At Vernon, Oneida County [NY] on Wednesday the 28th of February last, Mr. Huet Hills aged 67 years and 6 months, leaving a respected consort and a large and respectable family to mourn his loss.  He had been married upwards of 46 years and had 12 children, ten of whom are now living, and 68 grandchildren, of whom 54 are now living.  Mr. Hills was among the first settlers of the town of Vernon.  The circle of his acquaintance was very extensive, and a great concourse of people attended his funeral to testify their respect for the deceased and the bereaved relatives.  A sermon on the occasion was preached by Elder Thompson.  Col. Gaz.

At New York on the 1st inst. after a lingering illness, Gen. John McLean, in the 66th year of his age.  Gen. McLean was one of the few surviving heroes of the Revolution.  He entered the service at a time that tried men's souls and continued actively engaged by the side of the venerable Gen. George Clinton, until the termination of the war, since which he has filled with credit to himself, the office of Commissary General of this state for several years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 20, 1821

News Items

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 24th instant, a servant girl named Parmela Johnson aged 14 years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting her on penalty of the law. The above reward will be paid to any person who will return said runaway to the subscribed in Worcester, but no charges paid.  Nathaniel Todd, Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 26th, 1821

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 27th January last, an indented apprentice boy named Talman Smith between 16 and 17 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway on penalty of the law. The above reward will be given to the person who will return him to the subscriber, but no charges paid.  Charles Allen Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] March 1, 1821.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 27, 1821

Deaths

From the Columbus (Ohio) Gazette:  In Loudon, Madison County [OH] on the 23d ultimo after an indisposition of but short duration, Abraham D. Van Horn, Esq. Attorney at Law, formerly of the state of New York in the 34th year of his age.  Of the deceased it may be truly said he possessed but few of the frailties incident to humanity.  His deportment through life, presented an unvarying scene of kindness and benevolence.  His heart was the seat of the social virtues. Possessing much professional erudition, his mind was enriched with the elegances of literature and the embellishments of science.  His attainments enkindled our respect.  The mild and gentle virtues of his heart engaged our esteem.  If with these distinguishing traits of excellence, he possessed a single frailty, let its remembrance be buried with him, in the grave.

In paying this humble tribute to his memory, the prepossessions of friendship with which his amiable and ingenious deportment, has inspired us, have not, we are persuaded, an undue influence in the information of our judgment of his worth.  And when we say the portals of the grave never closed upon a more upright and estimable man, the pen but traces the sentiment which the heart prompts.  All who knew him and duly appreciated his worth, weep for his death and would lighten by their sympathies the sinking spirits of his bereaved relatives.  The reflection however that his sleep is not eternal; that the shade of death which have overcast the noontide of his years will soon be dissipated and he wake to enjoy forever an irradiating morning of immortality, should reconcile his relatives and friends to that dispensation of providence which has deprived them of his society.

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In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday last, Major James Thompson aged 59 years.  

Major Thompson in the beginning of the Revolution, entered as a private into the first New York regiment, commanded by Colonel Van Schaick, and served faithfully in that regiment until the disbanding of the army at or near West Point in June 1783.  After the war Major Thompson settled in this town where he has ever since resided; was soon honored with a commission in the militia and discharged the duties of his office like a good soldier.  He has reared a very numerous family and has ever been considered one of our best citizens.   His probity always shone conspicuous, and he scarcely ever had an enemy.  His death is universally deplored.

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In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last, Mr. Nicholas Hanson aged 69 years, father of Mr. Ephraim Hanson of this village.

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At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Joseph S. Lyman a member of the last Congress from this district.

Mr. Lyman was a native of Massachusetts, was a graduate of Dartmouth College and was much esteemed by his numerous friends.  He bore his last illness, which was protracted and distressing, with Christian fortitude and founded his hopes of a happy immortality on the merits and sufferings of his Redeemer, whom he had professed to love.

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At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 17th inst. in a fit of apoplexy, David Ostrom, Esq. aged 65.

As there are few men in the county of Oneida who have been longer and more extensively known to their fellow citizens than Judge Ostrom, so there is probably no one who could have left behind him a memory more generally respected and esteemed than he has done.  His known integrity, his independence of sentiment, his unassuming manners and practical good sense were qualities which recommended him to the electors of Oneida as their representative in the state assembly for many years. and qualitied him for the seat which he sometime held in the court of common pleas of the County.  For a considerable period, he has executed the duties of a magistrate in this village with great correctness and to universal acceptance.  Amidst all the public and private mutations of life, which it was his fortune to witness, none of them ever affected those uniform features which marked his character or diminished that general sentiment of confidence and good will which was entertained towards him, even by those with whom he had the misfortune sometimes to differ on essential points.  In short, as he lived with the uninterrupted respect and kind regard of his fellow citizens, he has departed followed by their unaffected regrets at his sodden exit.  Gaz.

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At Charleston, on the 11th Feb. last, in the 85th year of his age, Capt. John Johnson a native of the city of New York, but for upwards of 43 years last past, a resident of the former place.  At the period when the American Colonials had resolved to resist the oppressive and unconstitutional measures of the British ministry, Mr. Johnson was one of those who first boldly stood forward in the cause of his country.  He raised a company almost entirely from his private resources, of which he received the command and immediately joined the continental line.  He fought by the side and under the eye of "Washington," and was not only the companion in arms of that great and good man but was for some years in habits of intimacy and friendship with him.  During the whole period of the Revolutionary struggle, he continued in the army, a brave, active, zealous and enterprising officer.  When the war was ended, and when "sweet peace" had brought among other blessings in her train, liberty and independence to his native land, Captain Johnson sheathed his sword and betook himself to the habits and pursuits of domestic life and both by his precept and example has had the consolation of seeing reared up a large and respectable family in the paths of religion, virtue and moral integrity. As has been noticed that he was a brave soldier in the cause of his country, in the days of his youth, he was also a soldier in the cause of the Cross and in his last days, he could with a well-grounded triumph exclaim with the apostle Paul "I have fought a good fight; I have finished by course; I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day."

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1833)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 2, 1833

Marriages

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, by the Rev. Norman H. Adams, Mr. John Hegadoom of that place to Miss Elizabeth Purdee daughter of Jesse Purdee, Esq. of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY].

At Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d ult. by Nathan W. Williams, Mr. Charles Mills to Catharine Hollaway of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

At Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 1st Sept. by Elder James Westcott, Mr. Sidney Wells to Miss Loretta Brewer, all of that place.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder John Hollister, Mr. John H. Moore to Miss Francis N. Graves.

At the same place on the 17th ult. by Elder Wright Butler, Mr. John Mosier to Miss Elizabeth Ann Simison.

At South Worcester, Otsego County [NY] on the 23d ult. by Christian Mutter, Esq. Mr. Samuel Root of Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Hannah [Johnson] daughter of Col. William Johnson of Davenport, Delaware County [NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 9, 1833

Marriages

At Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Paddock, Mr. William S. Noble, merchant of Franklin, in this county [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Hurd of the former place.

On the same day, in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] by the Rev. D. Waterbury, Mr. Erastus Loveland to Miss Nancy Hitchcolk all of Franklin.

Death

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 26th, the Rev. Stephen Fenn aged 64 years.  The sudden and unexpected decease of this public servant of God demands at least a brief notice.

Mr. Fenn was born 1769, in Watertown, Conn.  Possessing strong native powers of mind, he made good proficiency in his classical studies and acquired the reputation of an excellent scholar.  He graduated at Yale College in 1790, and soon after entered upon the great work of preaching the gospel of his Lord and master.  After laboring about one year in the state of New Hampshire, he came to Harpersfield in April 1798.  At that time this town was in its infancy; the inhabitants were few, and almost as a matter of course, poor or in low circumstances.  He was ordained in January, 1794, and took the pastoral charge of the Presbyterian church in Harpersfield.  He continued in this situation until the year 1829, a period of 36 years.  Four years have since elapsed, most of which time he has ministered in the things of God to the church in Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY].

More than forty-two years Mr. Fenn was permitted to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom.  He possessed uncommon bodily vigor and a remarkable strong and sound constitution.  He was able, therefore, to perform a greater amount of ministerial labor than most ministers are and few men can be found who have met so uniformly the arduous duties of the sacred office.  During the whole course of his ministry he was never detained on account of bodily infirmities from the sacred desk but in one solitary instance, and then only during a part of the day.  All his appointments too, during the week, he was, at all seasons of the year, able to meet.

During his ministry, Mr. Fenn administered the ordinance of baptism to about 813 persons, solemnized 417 marriages and preached on an average 4 sermons a week, for the space of 42 years.  His constitution appeared to be unimpaired and his strength to remain firm even to the day of his death.   The Sabbath preceding his decease he performed the duties of the sanctuary with all the vigor and ardor of youth.  When on his way to meet a congregation to whom he had appointed to preach, a fit of apoplexy suddenly removed him from his friends and labors here on earth to meet another congregation, we trust, where all is joy and love without one discordant note.  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

In this sudden death the church in Jefferson and a large circle of acquaintances and relatives are called to mourn the loss of a beloved Pastor, father and friend.  While all are admonished in this afflicting providence, but in a special manner, Ministers "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh."

News Item

Information Wanted

Horace B. Page left Franklin, Delaware County, New York, in April 1818, most of the time since, it is believed, he has been at sea.  In 1824 or 1825, he sailed as first mate in a vessel for China in the employ of some merchants of New York, whose names are unknown, which vessel was lost at sea, and he was a prisoner on the Island of Madagascar three years.  He was taken off by a British ship and carried to Calcutta, from thence to Liverpool and then to Quebec, and from Quebec through Vermont to New York. Since which time he has not been heard from by his friends. Any information respecting him directed to Soloman Page Franklin, Delaware County, New York, will be thankfully received by his afflicted parents.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 23, 1833

Marriages

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Charles S. Rogers, Esq. Mr. Phinimas Newton to Miss Sally C. Avery daughter of John Avery, Esq. all of Sidney Plains.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Harvy Brown, Mr. William L. Hayes of Penfield, Lorira County, Ohio to Miss Aurelia [Linsley] daughter of Daniel Lindsley, Esq. of the former place.

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Henry Shoemaker formerly of Dutchess County [NY] to Miss Jane Roberts of the former place.

In Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wyckoff, Mr. James A. Bennet, Esq. Editor of the Brooklyn Advocate, to Miss Eliza Jane Dubois of the former place.

At St. Andrews Church, New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th(?) inst. by the Rev. Edward Andrews, Samuel S. Randall Esq. senior editor of the N. Berlin Herald, to Miss Sarah Rubbell of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

Take Notice:  Runaway from the subscriber on the 14th inst. Hiram Lasuer an indented apprentice, who had about two years and a half to stay.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on my account, or giving him employ, under the penalty in such case made and provided.  Whoever will return said boy to the subscriber shall receive a reward of one cent.  William J. Thompson Oct. 19, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 30, 1833

Marriages

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th inst. at the residence of Col. H.D. Gould, by the Rev. O.L. Kirtland, the Hon. Thomas P. Danforth of Middleburgh, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Angeline Hathaway of the former place.

At Osbornville, Greene County [NY] on the 24th inst. by the Rev. C.H. Goodrich, Lucius Robinson Counsellor at Law, of Catskill [Green Co. NY] to Miss Eunice Osborn daughter of Bennet Osborn, Esq. of the former place.

At Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 20th inst. by the Rev. S. Fenton, Mr. Benjamin Davison of Hudson, Columbia County [NY] to Miss Abigail [Bathrick] daughter of John Bathrick, Esq. of the former place.

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday, the 16th inst. by Francis Yeoman, Esq. Mr. Alfred Bordon to Miss Fanny Covill all of Hamden.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Matthew Halcott Esq. Mr. Elijah Parker a veteran of the Revolution, aged 73, to Mrs. Freelove Bollard aged 68, all of Middletown.

At Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening the 23d inst. by the Rev. L.B. Sullivan Mr. Henry P. Ensign of Carbondale, Pa. to Miss Sarah Ann Turner of the former place.

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, 24th inst. by Ira Bixby, Esq. Mr. Benjamin West of Starrucca, Pa. to Miss Phebe Ann Whitaker of the former place.

At the same place on Thursday evening, 24th inst. by Elder Stephen Stiles, Mr. John O. Whitaker to Miss Emily Stiles both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] October 23d in the full triumph of a blessed immortality, Capt. Hugh Johnston aged 70 years.  A brief sketch of the deceased and of his father's family may be worth of notice.

Capt. Hugh Johnston was born April 10th, 1768, in Duanesburg, Schenectady County, New York.  He, with his father William Johnston, and other connections, came to the Susquehanna Flats (now Sidney Plains) in May 1775.  They were the first settlers in Delaware county, and for two years they endured the hardships and privations of a new country.  In June 1777, they were obliged to leave their homes and flee before an invading foe.  Brant, a chief, with one hundred and ten warriors came and burnt their buildings and slaughtered their cattle. The Johnston family fled to Cherry Valley, where they remained till November 11th, 1778, when 700 Indians and Tories came unawares and burnt the village of Cherry Valley and murdered twenty-eight women and children. The Johnston family narrowly made their escape.  They then removed to Schenectady, where they remained till May 1784 when they returned to the Susquehanna Flats, their former place of residence. 

The deceased has left a large circle of relatives to mourn the loss of a father and friend.  "The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place anymore behold him."

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In the village of Catskill, Green County [NY] on the 22d inst. Marietta [Baldwin] wife of J.W. Baldwin, aged 20 years.  Formerly of Hobert in this county [Delaware Co. NY] where she has left a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by whom she was respected and beloved for her many virtues while living, and who will deeply deplore her early exit.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 13, 1866

Marriages

UPPAM - MACK:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.R. Haskins, Mr. Marcena Uppam to Miss Carrie Mack all of Georgetown.

FENTON - LOOMIS:  In West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], Jan. 1, 1866 by Rev. John Pilkington, Mr. George W. Fenton of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emma Loomis of Leonardsville [Madison Co. NY].

DANIELS - LEWIS:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.T. Mattison, Mr. James H. Daniels of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Lewis of the town of Eaton.

DAVIS - DAVIS:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 3, 1866, by Rev. J.R. Lewis, Mr. Samuel A. Davis of Camden, Oneida Co. [NY], and Miss Zoedda E. Davis of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY].

WHALEY - FRANKLIN:  In New Woodstock, Dec. 24, 1865, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Almond Whaley of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Almeda Franklin of McDonough,  N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

MOSELY - BEACH:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 7, 1865, at the house of the bride's mother, by Rev. William H.D. Grannis, Mr. H.L. Mosely of Fairport [Monroe Co. NY] to Miss Addie A. Beach of the former place.

BLIVEN - HOLMES:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1865, by Rev. L.V. Ismond, Mr. Abram Bliven of Brookfield [Hamilton Co. NY] to Miss Nancy M. Holmes of South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY].

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Golden Wedding

A goodly number of the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Taylor assembled at their residence on Thursday evening, Jan. 4th, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. the hours passed joyously in social interchanges, especially at the supper tables, where excellent and bountiful things were served in polite style. At a late hour brief remarks and prayer were made by the Rev. C.N. Stowers and the company retired with many kind wishes for that intelligent and Christian family.

Mr. Taylor was born in Hartford, Washington County [NY] in 1794.  Mrs. Taylor, then Sarah Austin, was born in the same town in 1796.  The ancestors of this family formed a part of the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts in 1684, and the descendants are scattered throughout the country, many of whom have held eminent positions in public life.  Mr. T.'s grandfather was captain of a privateer in the Revolutionary struggle.  His father was Major in the war of 1812.  He also had three uncles who served in the army of the Revolution.  Mrs. T.'s father occupied various public stations in the State and was the man who introduced the bill to free the slaves of New York.

Both branches of the family have been distinguished for their Christian integrity.  Mr. Taylor's grandfather died on his knees, praying.  Before retiring to this village in April last, they had lived forty-eight years on one farm in Mentz, Cayuga County [NY] where they exerted no ordinary influence by their wealth, intelligence and Christianity.  May God make peace for and prosperous their declining days.  And blessed be God who giveth us such families.

Deaths

WILBER: In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday, Jan. 11, Capt. Nathan B. Wilber aged 75 years.  Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m. at his late residence.

STURGIS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 4, 1866, Mrs. Hannah Sturgis aged 73 years, relict of Nehemiah Sturgis, who died in Lee, Massachusetts in March 1821.

WOOD:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 3, 1866, of cancer, Mrs. Anna [Wood] wife of Cyrus Wood, aged 56 years.

DUPFEE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 30, 1865, Mr. Asa Durfee aged 61 years.

GIBBS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 2, 1866, of consumption, Delos W. Gibbs formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 35 years and 6 months.

TOWNS:  In Marshall, Oneida County [NY] Jan. 8, 1866, Emma J. [Towns] wife of Amos Towns, daughter of A.H. and Sophronia Parsons, aged 22 years.

CASE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 8, 1866, Albert M. Case in the 28th year of his age.

JONES:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 2, 1866, Willie Jones aged 4 years.

WEBBER:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, Mrs. Fannie Webber aged about 50 years.

LAWSON:  Mr. Martin S. Lawson father of Isaac D. Lawson, Esq. of the 7th ward was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Deceased was 99 years and nine months old.  He has always had remarkable good health.  On Saturday night, he ate his supper and retired as usual.  Sunday morning, not coming down at the ordinary hour, the family went to his room and found him a corpse.  He evidently died without a struggle.  Syracuse Standard

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1825, 1879, 1880)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 5, 1825

Death

At Lisle Village, Broome County [NY] on the 29th ult. of a bilious fever, Mrs. Hannah Marsh aged 36 years, wife of Mr. Norman Marsh.

Mrs. Marsh was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church in that place and was distinguished for her acts of piety and benevolence.  Her death is an irreparable loss both to her family and to society.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 19, 1825

Marriages

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Hadley, Charles Butler Esq. Attorney at law of Geneva to Miss Eliza A. Ogden daughter of the late Abraham Ogden, Esq. of the former place.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday morning last by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Major Hermon Gould to Miss Anne Eliza Sherwood, daughter of Samuel Sherwood, Esq.

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. of a consumption, Mr. John S. Howe aged 24 years.  Mr. Howe was an amiable young man of conciliating manners, beloved and respected by all and it is believed that his indefatigable application and perseverance in the prosecution of his studies have been the means of hastening his departure for another, and it is hoped, a better world.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 26, 1825

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, Mr. John Church aged 63.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 21, 1879

Marriages

THROOP - BLIVEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], June 2d 1879, by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Erasmus D. Throop and Miss Arlette R. Bliven all of this town.

SAWYER - STEERE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Sylvester M. Sawyer and Miss Ida A. Steere all of this town.

Death

HARRINGTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 18, 1879, Mrs. Emily A. [Harrington], wife of Ezekiel Harrington of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 55 years and 2 months.

Our citizens were deeply pained last Thursday morning by receiving the intelligence that Mrs. Ezekiel Harrington had suddenly died the preceding day in Norwich, where she was paying her son, H. Harrington, a brief visit.  Mrs. H. was a lady of sterling worth, of blameless life, esteemed and loved by a large circle of relatives and friends.  It is supposed the immediate cause of her death was heart disease, which, we understand, had been feared for some time.

SEELEY:  To the courtesy of Charles Waters, our obliging operator, we are indebted for a copy of a dispatch received this Wednesday morning, announcing the death by drowning of Mrs. Abel Seeley who resided in the east part of the town of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].  she was found this morning in a hogshead of water, life being extinct.  In one hand she held a milk pan, and in the other a skimmer.  Dr. Lee was called, who by request telegraphed to Norwich for coroner Avery, that all might be satisfied, although no foul place is suspected. 

BABCOCK:  A little son of Dr. W.E. Babcock, of Oriskany Falls, was drowned in that village last Friday.  He fell into the sluice and was carried over the falls into the canal. The body was recovered in about ten minutes after the accident, but life was extinct.  Courier.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 11, 1880

Marriages

In Olcott, N.Y. [Niagara Co.] Feb. 16th by Rev. James Sibley, Mr. James E. Wilson of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Kate L. Burlingame of Clinton, N.Y. [Clinton Co.].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. William Weller of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Georgia Tuttle of East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, March 4th, by Rev. J.O. Woodruff, F.M. Conklin to Miss Alice J. Johnson both Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. George H. Niles and Mary Matthewson all of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 2d, by Rev. W. DeL Wilson, Mr. George Wells and Miss Lola Dorman both of Guilford.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. C.E. Taylor, Mr. Edgar Foot to Miss Lena M. Swan both f Barker [Broome Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, on Feb. 28th, by George E. Atkins. Esq. Mr. H.O. Miller to Miss Olive J. Smith both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mrs. Dennis Fosbury aged 48 years.

In Canton, Miss. Feb. -?- Dwight Clarke son of the late Benjamin ...canders, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 43 years.

News Item

Now that Mrs. Abbott, the 7-times married woman is dead, or reported so, we will state for the information of those of our exchanges who have written so much about the remarkable women and her seven marriages, that the lady resided in Smyrna, Delaware [Kent County] and not Smyrna, N.Y.