Marriages (December 1)

Sherwood - Esterbrooks

At the residence of the bride's parents, in Bainbridge, by Rev. L.E. Wheeler, Mr. Charles W. Sherwood, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Annie Esterbrooks, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 14, 1880]

 

One of those pleasant gatherings which add to the interest and pleasure of all who are intimately concerned, and especially to the contracting parties, was held at the residence of Mr. Joseph Esterbrooks, on Sunday afternoon last.  A number of the elite of the village--among them Miss Phebe Yale, Miss Anna Heidley, Mrs. France, Mr. and Mrs. B.I. Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Butler, and others of Bainbridge, besides a large number of friends of the bride and groom from out of town-were present, and witnessed the marriage ceremony of Charles Sherwood, of Oxford, to Miss Anna Esterbrooks, daughter of the above mentioned.  They were joined together by Rev. Mr. Wheeler, at precisely 3 o'clock, after which a sumptuous repast was served.  Several very handsome presents were made the happy pair, and after congratulations and well wishes for their future happiness had been extended, the company separated to their several homes.  We had almost forgot to mention the bride's dress, and you don't catch me trying to describe it, but one who was present, says that it was "perfectly lovely," and had all the usual ornaments peculiar to a bride.  May they live long and prosper.  [Chenango Union, Jan. 15, 1880]

 

Norris - Sherwood

 

A pleasant family gathering occurred at the home of L.D. Sherwood, July 6, it being the marriage of their oldest daughter Grace, to Mr. Fred Norris, of New York.  The Rev. Mr. Frisby officiated.  The young couple were the recipients of many costly and useful gifts from relatives and friends.  [Guilford Mail, 1891 or 2]

 

McNitt - Tinman

Engagement of Miss Dorothy A. Tinman, daughter of Ernest and the late Elizabeth Thomas of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], to Clifford D. McNitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber McNitt of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was announced last night at an informal dinner given by Mrs. Raymond C. Schuster of Oneonta.  Miss Tinman, a graduate of Oneonta High and Oneonta State Normal, is a member of the faculty at Oxford academy and central school.  Mr. McNitt, a graduate of Oxford Academy and Albany Business college, later attended Cornell university and is now stationed as instructor of signal communications in the new replacement center school at Camp Crowder.   [1942]

Miss Dorothy Ann Tinman of Oneonta and Lieutenant Clifford D McNitt of Oxford were united in marriage at 10 a.m. July 21, in the Episcopal Chapel at Camp Crowder, Mo.  Colonel Williamson, Post Chaplain, officiated.  Mrs. David Soper of Oxford was matron of honor, and Lieutenant M.H. MacDowell of California was best man.  The double ring ceremony was used.  The bride wore a gold and green print dress, street length, with gold jacket and hat to match, beige accessories, and a corsage of gardenias.  Mrs. Soper wore a beige crepe dress and matching hat, and corsage of white carnations. Both the groom and best man wore the regulation white dress uniforms. After a reception and breakfast held at the Connor Hotel, in Joplin, Lieut. and Mrs. McNitt left to spend ten days at Lake of the Osarka, Mo.  After August 1, they will be at home at 124 North Pearl street, Joplin, Mo.  The bride was graduated from Oneonta Normal and has taught the first grade in Oxford Academy for the past two years.  Lt. McNitt attended Cornel University and is a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.  He later graduated from Albany Business College.  He entered service in February, 1941, received his commission from the Officers Training School, at Fort Monmouth, N.J. and was assigned to the faculty of the Signal School at Camp Crowder.  [1942]

Roys - Slabey

Miss Grace Slabey, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Root, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was married Friday morning, August 28, to Seaman Arthur Roys, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Roys, of this village.  The ceremony was performed at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Norman B. Graves, in the Methodist church, which was beautifully decorated with white gladioli and hydrangeas. The maid of honor was Miss Phyllis Jones, and the best man was Reginald Roys, brother of the groom,  Miss Marion Oagley, formerly of Oxford now of Syracuse, played the wedding music.  The bride's gown was a white satin with finger tip veil, and her bridal bouquet was white gladioli.  The maid of honor wore pink taffeta and carried pink and white gladioli.  Mrs. Roys, mother of the groom, wore a silk embroidered wine wool dress, with black accessories, and a corsage of talisman roses.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Oxford inn for members of the bridal party and guests.  Afterward the bride and groom left for a short motor trip.  Mr. and Mrs. Roys returned to Chicago Saturday where he has just completed training at the Great Lakes Naval training School.  Mrs. Roys has lived in Oxford until recently.  She attended Oxford Academy graduating in the class of 1940.  Later she worked for some time in the Corner Shoppe and left Oxford this spring with her family when they moved in Chicago.  She is at present employed as cashier in a Chicago store.  Mr. Roys is also a native of Oxford, where he attended the Academy.  he enlisted in the navy in July and was sent to the Naval Training school at Great Lakes, Illinois.  Now that he has completed this basic training, he is to be assigned to a machinists' school.  While at Great Lakes, he was selected as a member of the famous Navy Choir which broadcasts every Friday night at 10 o'clock.