Marriages (May 21)

Tyler - Godfrey

Chenango Union, January 5, 1888

Among the many joyous events of the "Christmas tide" was the gathering of friends and relatives on Wednesday evening, December 28th, 1887, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Godfrey, Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Alice M. [Godfrey] with Mr. George M. Tyler, of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Tyler is well known in the community as a most worthy and promising young man.  Soon after 5 P.M. the company rose to receive the bridal party, preceded by Rev. Levi Jennison, who, in an impressive manner, performed the ceremony which legally united the lives and fortunes of two happy hearts.  The bride was attired in a dress of fawn colored material, richly trimmed with satin ribbon and cream colored lace.  After congratulations came a sumptuous supper, and the guests were informed that the puffy, delicious biscuits served them were prepared by the loving hands of the bride's paternal grandmother, Mrs. C. Godfrey, who is now in her eighty-third year.  Mr. and Mrs. Tyler left on the evening train for Unadilla, to visit friends, bearing with them the best wishes of their large circle of acquaintances.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wescott

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles Wescott, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Sally Reynolds, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They settled in the east part of this town, in the neighborhood where Mr. Wescott was born and reared, and there they have ever since resided, respected by the entire community among whom they have passed so many years.  On Saturday last, the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, there took place at the homestead, a pleasant family reunion--some thirty of their descendants and relatives assembling to congratulate the aged couple--and many valuable tokens of affection and regard were presented them on the occasion. The day was a happy one for all present, and old and young alike entered heartily into its enjoyment.  Mr. Westcott is now 77 years of age; the age of his wife in 70.  Both enjoy good health, and Mr. W. may be considered a remarkably vigorous man for one of his years.  "Uncle Charles" is well known to all, as an unequalled player upon the fife; and from the time he was ten years of age up to the present writing--a period of sixty-seven years--he has played his favorite instrument at the "musters" and "general trainings" regularly; not a year has been missed by him.  He is now a member of the Regimental Band of the 103d Regiment National Guard; and that he may be spared for years to come, to take his accustomed place in the ranks, is the wish of every one.  In politics, Mr. Westcott has always been a sound Democrat.  He has been a constant subscriber to the Union since its commencement and to the Journal for many years previous.  We hope to welcome him, upon his weekly calls at our office, for a long time to come.

Marriage Notices

Norwich Journal, September 25, 1822

Married at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, the 10th inst. Mr. Timothy T. Kissam, merchant of new York, to the amiable Miss Sally Betts, daughter of the Hon. Peter Betts of Bainbridge.

Norwich Journal, March 5, 1823

Married, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday evening the 36th ult., by Elder Spaulding, Mr. Joseph H. Moore, to Miss Esther Pellett.

Norwich Journal, October 8, 1823

Married on the 5th inst., by Samuel Pike, Esq., Mr. Calvin Burr, to the amiable Miss Clarssia Gross.