Marriages (May 6)

Fant - Camp
June 24, 1939

A very pretty church wedding occurred this Thursday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], when Miss Kathleen Camp, daughter of Mrs. Leola Camp, became the bride of Mr. H. Bruce Fant of Athens, Ga.,  Rev. C.E. Webb performed the ceremony in the beautifully decorated church.  The attendants were Principal and Mrs. Fred P. Foster.  The bride was dressed in a traveling suit of Aqua blue with white accessories and wore a corsage of pink talisman roses.  Mrs. Foster was dressed in Cornelian red, with a corsage of yellow talisman roses.  The wedding music was played by Miss Annette Dyer and included the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin" by Wagner.  Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Fant left for Cambridge, Mass., where they will make their home.  Mrs. Fant is a graduate of Afton Central School and the Lowell School of Business and has been secretary to the Principal of the Afton Central School for the past five years. She has also been organist in the First Baptist church for several years.  Mr. Fant is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has received A.M. degrees from Mercer University and Harvard.  He is a member of the American Historical Association, the Harvard History Club, Phi Beta Kappa national fraternity, and Phi Kappa Phi.  He has taught history in the Afton Central School for four years.  Both young people have the best wishes of their many friends for their future happiness.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, May 6, 1829

Married in Franklin, Delaware co. [NY] on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Waterbury, Mr. Solomon Roth, to Miss Mary Jacobus, all of that place.

Chenango Union, July 28, 1892

FRINK - DAY:  In New York City, at the home of the bride, Wednesday, July 20, 1892, by Rev. John T. Peters, D.D., Mr. Joseph H. Frink, of Norwich, N.Y. and Miss Blanche Day of New York.

SALSMAN - CLARK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 25, 1892, by Rev. E. Fox, Mr. J.W. Salsman and Mrs. Martha J. Clark, all of Norwich.

STANTON - DUNCAN:  In McLean, N.Y., July 13, 1892, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Luther W. Stanton, of McGrawville and Mrs. Lucy Duncan, of Otselic; [Chenango Co., NY]

DUNN - FLANAGAN:  In Oxford, July 14, 1892, by Rev. G.S. Mahon, Mr. James B. Dunn and Miss Anna Flanagan, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

CLEUGH - ROBERTS:  In Binghamton, June 30, 1892, by Rev. J. Bradshaw, Mr. William Cleugh, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nettie L. Roberts, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Obituaries (May 6)

William Hovey

Afton Enterprise, May 22, 1906

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral services of  Wm. Hovey were held at the M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.C. Vrooman officiating.  Mr. Hovey had been suffering from an attack of pneumonia only a few days, and the end came before his daughter, May, could reach his bedside from her work in a Brooklyn hospital.  Besides this daughter he left another, Mrs. Burt Evans, a son, Robert, and his wife, Mrs. Ellen Nash Hovey, to mourn his loss.  He was 61 years of age, and although quiet and unobtrusive in his bearing, will be missed in the church as well as home.

 

John Hull, Jr.

Chenango Union, August 12, 1880

Mr. John Hull, Jr., who died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and buried from the residence of his father, Sunday afternoon.  A large number of friends from Norwich, Unadilla, and Guilford were in attendance at the funeral.

 

Bainbridge Republican, August 27, 1880

The funeral of John Hull, Jr., was held at his father's residence in this place, on the 8th inst.  Mr. Hull died in Norwich on the 5th inst., from the effects of a sunstroke received in New York, several weeks ago. The remains were accompanied from Norwich by several friends of the deceased.

Sylvester Humphrey

Chenango Union, December 16, 1863

The death of Sylvester Humphrey occurred at his residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th of November, aged 77 years, after a short but decisive illness.  Mr. Humphrey came from Greene county to Guilford, nearly thirty years ago, and became identified with the building of the Oxford and Butternuts Turnpike Road, of which he at a later day became the sole owner.  He possessed to a marked degree sterling integrity, together with an indomitable fixedness of purpose, which characteristics attended every transaction of his life.  He early connected himself with the Democratic party, to the principles and interests of which he ever maintained an undeviating adherence.  he had held the office of Supervisor of his town, as well as other minor offices, within the gift of his townsmen.  He lived to see grown to manhood a large and intelligent family, most of whom had became settlers in the distant South and West.

Hector Ross

Chenango Union, July 31, 1872

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] has suffered a sad and serious loss in the death of Hector Ross, who died at his residence near the Quarter, at half past five o'clock on Wednesday morning last.  Since February last the deceased has been afflicted with a complication of disorders, from which, at times, he endured great suffering, and, for the last few weeks, little hope has been entertained of his recovery.  For some years Mr. Ross has borne a prominent share in the business interests of Sherburne; the town is largely indebted to his intelligence and energy for important improvements, and his distinguished success is so entirely due to his own unaided efforts and native force of character, that we deem it proper to note the leading events of his busy and useful life.  He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1811, and came to America at the age of 26 years; first landed in Canada, where he was employed for a short time in an iron foundry.  From thence he went to Morris, Otsego County, N.Y.  There he remained about twenty years, employed in a cotton factory--the latter portion of which time he was superintendent of the cotton mill; and there he acquired a knowledge and experience which qualified him for his subsequent success as a manufacturer.  From Morris he removed to New Berlin, Chenango County, in 1856, and in connection with his brother, the late Daniel Ross, and Mr. Wm. Clinton, purchased the cotton mill in that place. Subsequently he purchased the interest of Mr. Clinton, and himself and brother became sole owners.  There he remained until the spring of 1862, when, having disposed of his interest, he came to Sherburne; and with characteristic sagacity and energy succeeded in enlisting several of our leading business men and capitalists in the new and important enterprise of erecting an extensive cotton mill at the Quarter.  In consideration of his practical knowledge of machinery, and the working details of a manufactory of this description, the planning and furnishing of the mill were placed entirely under his direction.  His task was accomplished with eminent success, and we are told by competent judges that few will compare with it in the completeness of its appointments.  For a time Mr. Ross continued the business for the benefit of the associated owners with varied success; but more recently he purchased the interests of the several stockholders, until, previous to his death, he became sole owner of the mill property, consisting of the mill itself, the grounds and accessories, including several boarding and dwelling houses for operatives, which had been erected or purchased and improved under his direction.  During the few years he has resided in Sherburne he has completely revolutionized the Quarter, and made it an important auxiliary to the village proper.  Mr. Ross possessed the rare gifts of accomplishing large results with very little display of activity.  While everything was moving on with celerity and precision under his hands, he never seemed to be busy, or in a hurry.  His judgment in business affairs was seldom at fault, and for one bred entirely to business pursuits he displayed uncommon taste and judgment in the arrangement and adornment of all his surroundings.  He was prompt to aid and liberal with his means in all matters of public utility, and never stinted his sympathy or means in cases of private suffering.  It will be long before the void made by his death will be completely filled, and the memorials he has left of his enterprise will give him a lasting hold on the gratitude of the citizens of Sherburne.  Of late years his business has been eminently prosperous, and he leaves his family amply provided for the future. They have the unbounded sympathy of the whole community in their painful bereavement.  Mr. Ross was warmly attached to the order of Free Masons, and had recently joined the Norwich Commandary of Knights Templar, who served as an escort to the remains at the funeral Friday afternoon.  The services were conducted by the Order, who, as well as citizens of all classes, were present in large numbers.

Daring Buglary, Norwich, NY - 1888

Daring Burglary, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Union, January 19, 1888

Between eleven and twelve o'clock Tuesday night, William Wyckoff, the barber, who occupies rooms in the basement of the Case block, on North Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], heard an unusual noise in the clothing store of H.B Van Cott & Co., on the first floor, while there were sounds as of people scuffling or dancing on the sidewalk in front of the block. Recollecting that he had seen a party of suspicious looking characters in that vicinity a short time previous, he arose and pounded upon the ceiling, inquiring what was going on.  Receiving no answer, he hurriedly dressed himself and ran into the street.  Here he saw three men running towards East Side Park, and one rushed form Van Cott's store, also running in the same direction. Wyckoff gave the alarm, and night watchman McFarland, with others, came from the Eagle hotel, the officer pursuing the fleeing burglars, but failing to overtake them.  Sheriff Robb was notified and Mr Van Cott, and his clerk, Mr. Burrell, called.  Upon investigation it was found that the front doors of the store had been pried open with a chisel, the lock being torn out, and the doors badly mutilated. Three overcoats were missing, with a quantity of silk handkerchiefs and mufflers which hung on a line, the value of all being nearly two hundred dollars.  Three chisels were found upon the floor, which were identified in the morning by J.H. Hunt as his property, his shop on Mechanic street having been entered by the removal of a light of glass from the sash door, the fastenings removed, and the chisel taken. Search was at once instituted by the officers, but as yet no clues as to the burglars have been obtained.

 

About one o-clock Wednesday morning, a daughter of Henry M. Grant, who resides on the Matthew Ransford farm, on the east side of the river, heard footsteps about the palce, and the stamping of a horse in the barn.  She aroused her father, who took a lantern and a revolver, and went towards the barn.  Here he found his cutter run out of the building, and a man standing in the open barn door.  Upon inquiring what was going on, Mr. Grant was informed that the stranger was looking for a place to sleep.  Some further conversation took place, when Mr. Grant heard the clicking of a pistol.  He at once fired at the stranger, who promptly returned the fire. Three others then came from the barn, when Mr. Grant retreated to his house, followed by a fusillade of pistol shots. That the party "meant business" was evident from the fact that three bullet holes were found in the side of the house, one through a window, and one by the side of the door through which Mr. Grant passed.  The four men finally left, and upon returning to the barn Mr. Grant found his horse harnessed, standing upon the barn floor. Evidently the unwelcome party were the burglars from the village, who intended to steal the horse and cutter with which to make their escape.  Mr. Grant aroused the neighbors, who tracked the fugitives in the newly fallen snow, north to Rexford street, thence west to the O.&W. road in the village, where the track was lost.  Fresh tracks were also discovered near the covered bridge on East Main Street, leading towards Mr. Grant's.  It is probable that the thieves managed to board a freight train going north on the O.&W. between one and two o'clock  Telegrams were sent in all directions, and the officers are on the alert.

 

Soon after eleven o'clock Tuesday evening, Ed Frey, clerk in Lippitt's jewelry store on North Broad street, heard parties stamping about in front of the store and in the stairway adjoining, with an occasional trial of the door.  He struck a light and approached the front door, when the parties left.  In the morning the door and casing bore marks of a chisel, and it was evident that an attempt was being made to enter the store when the burglars were interrupted by him.  Then they commenced operations upon Van Cott's store, near by.

 

It is understood that four suspicious character attracted the attention of several in town on Tuesday evening, and one of our police force notified business men to be on their guard.  Why precautions were not taken by the proper authorities, and an extra police force placed on duty, instead of allowing the doors of a business place on the main street of the village to be battered down early in the night, within the hearing of guardians of the night, is a question not easily answered.  The party left the saloon of Thomas K. Macksey, on North Broad street where they had been once before that evening, about half-past eleven o'clock.  They are described as being comfortably dressed, but dirty, as if they had occupied a coal or freight car.

 

LATER:  There is no doubt that the burglars made their escape from town on an O.&W. freight train going north, as responses to telegrams show that four persons answering their description boarded a Central train at Oneida, Wednesday morning.

Obituaries (May 4)

Norris Gridley
Chenango Union, May 24, 1906

Norris Gridley died on Thursday morning, aged 90 years.  He had lived in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] nearly all his life and was well known throughout the county.  He is survived by his wife with whom he had lived for nearly 65 years, four daughters and three sons, as follows:  Mrs. John Powell of Troopsburg, Mrs. John Olean of Woodhall, Mrs. William Bartholomew of Watkins, Miss Leila Gridley of Guilford and Messrs. M.M. Gridley of Guilford, C.G. Gridley of Norwich and Albert Gridley of Rockdale. The funeral was held at the late home Saturday afternoon, Rev. A.C. Salls officiating.  Interment in Guilford Center.

 

Chenango Union, May 31, 1906

Norris Gridley of Guilford, whose death was reported in these columns last week was a pioneer resident of Chenango county, having spent 87 years of long and active life in this region.  He was one of the few men of the old school whose active life extended back to the early days of the past century when the country, now so powerful, was struggling for existence.  Mr. Gridley was born in Harwinton, Litchfield county, Conn., April 23, 1816.  The echoes of the second war with England had hardly died away and the Mexican war was not even a future possibility then.  The family moved to Guilford in 1819 and from that time until his death, he had always resided in that town.  The country was new and rough in those days and the sturdy pioneer had a hard lot to subdue to wilderness.  In the active work of developing the new country, Mr. Gridley has borne his share, his life being devoted to hard work.  He was an example of temperance in all things and his sturdy upright life showed always the results of plain living and high thinking.  He was the next to the youngest in a family of nine children and lived to see all the others go to the great beyond.  On October 21, 1940, he was married to Esther M. Atwater, who is living today at the advanced age of 85 years.  Eleven children blessed this union, seven of whom are living. There are also a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren to perpetuate the name of Gridley. The children are:  Mrs. Rosine A., wife of John Paul of Woodhull, N.Y.; Mrs. Stella V. McLean of Woodhull; Lelia A. Gridley, who has lived at home and watched over the declining years of her parents; Mrs. Mary E., wife of William Bartholomew of Reading, N.Y.; Melverne M. Gridley of Guilford; Gaylord G Gridley of Norwich, and Albert N. Gridley of Rockdale.  Mr. and Mrs. Gridley celebrated the 65th anniversary of their marriage last October. Since March 1858, they resided in the same house on the homestead, two miles north of Guilford Center, and have been lifelong members and faithful attendants of the Congregational church in their home.  A large circle of friends will mourn the passing of the sturdy pioneer.

Esther M. Gridley

Norwich Sun, July 24, 1906

Mrs. Esther M. Gridley, widow of Norris Gridley of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], whose death was reported in these columns last May, passed away at her home in Guilford, Friday, July 20, at the ripe old age of 85 years and five months.  Up to the time of her husband's death she was a remarkably well preserved woman, but the shock of his demise, coupled with her advanced years was too much for her and she gradually declined, until at last peace came to her. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended.  Interment was in Guilford Center by the side of her husband.  Norris Gridley was 90 years of age at the time of his death and for over 65 years, he and the partner of his joys and sorrows had dwelled together.  Mrs. Gridley's maiden name was Esther M. Atwater, and she has been a life long resident of this county [Chenango].  Since March, 1853, she had lived in the home on the farm which was so recently the scene of her husband's passing away, and has now witnessed the passing of the mistress of the homestead.  The entire community knew her and loved her and in fact there are friends scattered all over Chenango county who will mourn her end. She was a lifelong member of the Congregational church at Guilford.  Besides a number of children, there are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren left to mourn for her.  The children are:  Mrs. Rosine A., wife of John Paul [Powell] of Woodhull, N.Y.; Mrs. Stella V. McLean of Woodhull; Lelia A. Gridley, who has lived at home and had watched over the declining years of her parents; Mrs. Mary E., wife of William Bartholomew of Reading, N.Y.; Melverne M. Gridley of Guilford; Gaylord G. Gridley of Norwich and Albert N. Gridley of Rockdale.

 

William Johnson

Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1929

Word was received here last week of the sudden death at Nineveh Junction of William Johnson, 73, who died at his home Saturday May 25th, 1929 of pneumonia.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Darling Johnson, a former Guilford girl, one son, W. Fay Johnson of Hazleton; and one daughter Mrs. H.K. Partridge of Syracuse, also two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was in Nineveh junction [Broome Co., NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, July 6, 1859

 

PER LEE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th isn't., Edmund G. Per Lee aged 75 years.

 

COMSTOCK:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Daniel Comstock, aged 72 years.

 

EDDY:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mrs. Sarah Eddy, wife of Mr. Augustus Eddy, aged 62 years.

 

COOLEY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], June 26th, Ezra h. Cooley, infant son of Robert j. and Olive R. Cooley, aged six months.

"Shall love with meek embrace,

Thine upward wing detain

No; gentle Angel seek thy place

Amid the cherished trains"

 

PECKHAM:  At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 23d, Perry Peckham, aged 81 years and 5 months.

 

BOYCE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 28th, Mrs. Margaret Boyce, relict of Thomas Boyce, aged 87 years and 10 months.

Obituaries (May 3)

Mary E. Fletcher

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 17, 1904

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Mary E. Fletcher, widow of William L. Fletcher, "fell on sleep" at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Hovey, Monday noon, Feb. 8.  For some time past it had been apparent to those near by that she had but a short time to stay, and on Feb. 1, the disease assumed a more aggravated form, and one week after, death ended her sufferings.  Mrs. Fletcher was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15, 1841, but for over 50 years had resided in Bainbridge.  Always with her first thoughts for others, charity and kind words for all, and with a hopeful, trusting spirit, which shone out through her beautiful face, she has gone from earth leaving a memory which will long be cherished by her family and friends. She leaves surviving her four children, Mrs. C.C. Hovey, Frank J. and William H. Fletcher of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Ethel Armstrong of New Berlin.  Funeral services were held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by her late pastor, Rev. Arthur Spaulding. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

Jimmy Graves

Chenango Union, May 12, 1887

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  "Jimmy" Graves, as he was familiarly called by a large circle of acquaintances, died at the residence of his uncle in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday last.  Jimmy had worked in the harness shop of L.A. Knott in this village for a number of years, and in February last was taken ill and went to his uncle's, never recovering from the disease, which was a heart trouble we learn.  Everybody was his friend, no man had more, and although a cripple his disposition was always the best, and he had a happy smile and a pleasant word for all.  His death was a sad surprise to friends here.  His funeral was held on Sunday at Mt. Upton and was very largely attended, a large delegation going form this village.--Times 

 

Henry Gregory

Chenango Union, September 14, 1876

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Henry Gregory, an old resident of our town, living a mile west of our village, died on the 4th instant.  Mr. G. had been in failing health for several years, and for two or three years past confined to his bed in a very helpless condition.  His mind in sympathy with his body was towards the last very much impaired.  He was one of the early settlers of this region, and consequently participated in the labors and hardships of those days.  A man of strict integrity, he accumulated a good property, and died respected by all who knew him.  He was about seventy-five years of age.  He leaves a widow, and two sons and two daughters.

 

Silas S. Root

Chenango Union, September 14, 1876

Mr. Silas S. Root also died in our village [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d instant, aged about thirty years.  He had been subject to epileptic attacks for some time which terminated in paralysis.  Industrious when his health permitted through life, he died, as many more exalted and wealthy do not, without an enemy.  He leaves a wife and two children.

 

Green Bixby's Child

Norwich Journal, July 30, 1818

Died, suddenly, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], a promising child, daughter of Green Bixby, aged 6 months.  A Funeral sermon is expected from the Rev. Jedediah Randall, at the usual time for public service, the next Lord's day.

 

Death Notices

Oxford Times, December 8, 1852

Died in the town of Willet [Cortland Co., NY], on the 1st instant, Mrs. Mary Willcox, wife of Mr. Simon H. Willcox, aged 67 years.

At his residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Mr. Eleazer H. Fitch, after a short illness, in the 55th year of his age.

Chenango Union, January 15, 1885

John R. Dickinson, brother of the late Daniel B. Dickinson, died at his home in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, the 6th inst., aged seventy-six years.  He was born in Guilford, this county [Chenango], and for many years was a prominent resident of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and as County Judge, and later as editor of the Democrat, became widely known.

Norwich Journal, April 12, 1820

 

Died in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3rd inst., James Mason aged 36 years, of a consumption.  He left a wife and numerous relatives to lament his loss.

 

Norwich Journal, March 2, 1821

 

Died in Sherburne village [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th inst., Mrs. Polly Guthrie, consort of Mr. John Guthrie, age forty-three years, eleven months and 27 days.

 

Norwich Journal, June 20, 1821

 

Died in the town of Candor, in the county of Tioga, Mrs. Mary Hunt, on the (31st) thirty-first of May last, aged sixty years.

Obituaries (May 2)

Charles Durrant

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, April 17, 1867

DURRANT:  In Guilford, Apr. 10th, Charles Durrant, aged 24 years.  Mr. Durrant came to this county about three years since, from Towanda, Pa.  He came to us an honest, upright, open hearted, and religious young man, and it was Charlie's habit to carry his religion with him wherever he went; not only to the Church on the Sabbath, but to all places and into every day's business.  He lived most of the time at Norwich, where he united with the Congregational Church, of which Rev. S. Scoville is pastor, and made many warm friends, who will deeply mourn when they hear that he is no more.  He came to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] a few months since, and entered into partnership with D.D. Gilbert in the Hardware business and untied with our Congregational Church.  He was attacked with congestion and hemorrhage of the lungs, from the effect of which he rapidly and peacefully passed away, in spite of all that kind friends and able physicians could do to save his life.  His remains have been taken to his native place, to be tenderly deposited in some sacred spot upon which sweet flowers shall grow and bloom, planted by loving hands and kept moist by tears of grateful remembrance.  Not often do we meet with a young man of so many attractive and eminently good qualities as he possessed, and on account of these, his friends cannot soon forget him.  In his worldly business, he was thorough, entirely governed by Christian principles, and eminently successful.  In every moral and religious reform, he was a faithful and influential worker, a warm friend of the temperance cause, a true lover of the Sabbath School, and a bright and shining light in the Church. The faithful laborer, the genial friend, the noble and pious youth, has been called to his great and eternal reward, and we to mourn.  May the blessed Saviour deal gently and graciously with his beloved and deeply afflicted widow. Death was at their wedding, and death quickly terminated their earthly relation, but death cannot separate them. They are "wedded for Heaven," and they shall surely meet again, in glory, to celebrate the marriage supper of the Lamb.    J.L. Jones

 

Lillian (Kniskern) Lord

1872 - 1939

Mrs. Lillian Kniskern Lord, 55, wife of Representative Bert Lord of the thirty-fourth Congregational District, died early Tuesday at her home in Spring street, Afton.  In poor health for several years, Mrs. Lord submitted to an operation in Washington several months ago.  She returned to Afton six weeks ago, accompanied by Mr. Lord.  Mrs. Lord was born February 12, 1872, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan  L. Kniskern.  She became the wife of Mr. Lord August 3, 1893.  She was a teacher in the Afton High school for 23 years.  Survivors are Representative Lord and a sister, Mrs. Harriett Sands of Vallonia Springs.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. the Rev. Frederick Nichols of the Afton Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.  In October of 1935 Representative Lord and Mrs. lord were members of a congressional committee attending the inauguration of Manuel Quezon as president of the Philippines. The committee later visited Japan.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Lillian Kniskern Lord, wife of Congressman Bert Lord, who died at the Lord home on Spring street Tuesday, was held from the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.  Rev. Frederick Nichols, pastor of the Afton Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, former pastor of the church, but now pastor of the Endicott Baptist church, officiated.  The bearers were Whit Y. McHugh and Harry Carr of Afton, Earl Sheldon and George Lord of Binghamton, Luther Collins of Nineveh and Walter Kniskern of Petersburg, Va.  The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful and included a huge floral piece from the Republican members of the house of representatives at Washington.  Among those who attended the funeral service was William S. Murray, state Republican chairman, and Representative and Mrs. Fred L. Crawford of Michigan. Burial was made in the family plot at Glenwood cemetery.

 

Nathaniel Locke Moore

Chenango Union, January 21, 1897

Nathaniel Locke Moore, a lifelong resident of McDonough, Chenango county, N.Y., and a pioneer of the town, died very suddenly at the residence there of his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Pike on January 9.  He was born in McDonough on February 1803.  His father was Sylvanus Moore, who emigrated from Connecticut in the latter part of the last century.  He came to McDonough, when it was practically a wilderness, and was largely instrumental in settling the town.  At one time he owned considerable land there.  He became prominent in Chenango county affairs in various ways.  For a number of years he was captain of militia, and in his drill and discipline adhered strictly to a book on tactics Baron Stueben had prepared at the request of Congress.  Captain Moore married Miss Betsy Curtis on December 20, 1797.  The wedding was the first to occur in McDonough. the wife died in the early twenties, and on December 19, 1829, Captain Moore married Miss Polly Coville. The captain died on September 2, 1850, at the age of 79.  Nathaniel Locke Moore was one of several sons born of his father's first marriage.  He attended Oxford Academy, and at the time of his death was its oldest surviving alumnus.  For a number of years he was a school teacher.  All his life he was a great reader, and became known as a man of wide information.  In religion he was a strong Baptist, and had been a member of the church of that denomination in McDonough since the foundation.  Mr. Moore is survived by an only brother, Lysander Moore of Oxford, and two half brothers, George Moore of Sheboygan, Wis. and Thomas Moore of No. 51 Catharine street, Utica; by two sons Burke E. Moore, of McDonough, and Andrew Moore, of German, N.Y.; and two daughters, Mrs. Sallie Pike, of McDonough, and Mrs. Mary Meeker, who lives in the west--Utica Herald

Julia (Burlison) Evens

Chenango Union, August 7, 1890

EVENS:  Monday, July 28, at her home near Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Julia Evens, widow of the late John Evens, "entered life eternal."  She gave her heart to God in her youth, and walked in the ways all the days of her life.  Reared in the early years of Methodism, her gentleness and simplicity of manner and dress were an unspoken rebuke to the frivolities and vanities of today.  Her religion lightened her daily tasks, and helped her bear with faith and patience all the sorrows of life. She survived the loss of her husband about three years.  Some time previous to his death they celebrated their golden wedding.  Her father, the late Azor Burlison, owned a large tract of land, which he generously divided with his children, as they desired homes, so her life was passed surrounded by her kindred, and almost under the shadow of the old homestead.  Her father was a willing servant in God's hands, and did much to establish Methodism.  At Guilford Centre, in her young womanhood, she was a teacher, and I doubt not that she taught both by precept and example.  On the table before me lies an open Bible on the fly leaf of which under her signature is written:  "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth."  She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and God has given her the rest she so desired.  Rev. Frisbee officiated at her funeral in an able and eloquent manner. The beautiful flowers which covered the casket, and filled the rooms with their fragrance, were loving tributes from many friends.  Four of her grandsons bore the casket to the grave.  Two sons and a daughter survive her:  Mr. Guernsey Evens, of Guilford Centre; Mr. Hiram Evens, of California; and Mrs. Rhodes, of Syracuse.   M.F.H.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, April 17, 1867

 

SHERWOOD:  At the residence of his brother in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, April 7th, 1867, Kip Sherwood, formerly of this place, aged 28 years.

 

WINSOR:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Helen D. [Winsor], wife of Lafayette Winsor, aged 29 years.

 

ABBOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 6th, after a protracted illness, P. Abbott, aged 49 years 11 months.

 

HERRON:  In Saratoga, Apr. 10th, Wm. Herschell Herron, aged 36 years.

 

CLARK:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 14th, Ellen Virginia [Clark], only child of Hon. Henry A. Clark, of Bainbridge, aged 14 months.

"Early, bright as morning dew,

She sparkled, was exhaled and went to Heaven."

Dorman Family, Guilford NY

Dorman Family

Guilford, Chenango Co., NY

Norwich Sun, July 13, 1937

 

In looking over the private burial spot of the Dorman family at the lake, which is probably the oldest private lot or cemetery located in this community, the writer found many historical facts.  The great-grandfather of Charles and Emma North of this place was James Dorman of Cheshire, New Haven county Conn., as was his wife who was Anna Harper.  He was born in Connecticut in 1755.  His son, Joel Dorman, who came from Connecticut, was married to Lois Beecher in that state in 1815 and shortly afterward came to Smithville Flats where they purchased a farm.  They rode through this country in an old ox cart.  In coming to Guilford, which was then known as Fayette, they secured possession of an old log cabin that stood directly on the site the Darling cottage now stands [in 1937].  This probably had been in the possession of some white settler or a tribe of Indians, but there is nothing to prove this theory true.

 

Upon leaving this cabin Joel built a house which stands on the present Fred Burton farm.  An interesting old-fashioned deed was seen.  It took two years to get possession of the land, beginning Feb. 12, 1834 and was completed on Feb. 20, 1836.  Joel only lived there seven years when he died.  His wife Lola is buried with him in this private cemetery.  Joel Dorman's children were Philo, John, Andrew, Hannah, Sarah, David and Betsey.

 

Sarah married Charles C. North.  Their children were Louis, Jennie, Hattie, Charles W., Edward and Emma.

 

Charles W. North married Elizabeth Brome of Orange county, N.Y. She is a descendant of Rev. Richard Denton who founded the Presbyterian Church of America at Hempstead, L.I.  It is said that the seventh edifice now stands on the same site.

 

James Dorman, born in 1755, had another son, Alanson.  He was married in 1814 at Cheshire, Conn., and settled on a farm 11 miles south of Phelps which is seven miles south of the present site of Geneva, N.Y., where his great-grandson John S. Dorman conducts the same farm 123 years later.

 

This burial ground is from part of the Dorman property where both families, Dormans and Norths, now rest. Several descendants of the above ancestors still live in this and nearby places [in 1937].

 

 



Obituaries (May 1)

Fannie (Radley) Dexter

1876 - 1933

This community was greatly shocked to hear that Mrs. Dexter had been stricken with the dread disease meningitis, Tuesday, and she passed away Thursday afternoon, April 27, 1933, as the sun was going down she passed on to her heavenly home.  Fannie (Radley) Dexter was born May 25, 1876, the only daughter of David and Martha (Matterson) Radley. She had always lived in this community and was loved by all who knew her.  No pen of ours can do justice to her character.  A devoted wife and mother, a steadfast friend. Everything was done to save her life, but to no avail. She was a very active Christian woman, a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal church, a member of the Victory Rebekah Lodge, no. 426, and a valued member of the Fortnightly Study Club. A kind and thoughtful neighbor, always carrying a bit of cheer to any who were ill. She will be sadly missed in the home, where she was ever ready to welcome her loved ones.  One can not help but look up into the bright blue sky and wonder why!  Why God called her when she seemed most necessary to her loved ones, is a question that will remain unanswered until we, too, shall stand in His presence and hear all mysteries explained.  November 6, 1898, she was united in marriage to Floyd Dexter, and to them was born one son, Raymond.  Her funeral was largely attended Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. H .H. Hadley, Jr., officiating. The flowers were many and beautiful, mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held. The heartfelt sympathy of many friends is expressed for the sorrowing husband, son, daughter and grandchild. 

Gone, where pain shall never enter,

Serving God both night and day,

led beside the living water

Where God will wipe all tears away

 

Jennie E. Dexter

Chenango Union, November 15, 1883

Jennie E., only daughter of George W. and Pardelia Dexter, died at her father's residence, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], November 1st, at 12:30 o'clock, A.M.  Deceased was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 6th, 1868, and hence was in her sixteenth year.  When she was about three years of age her parents removed to Guilford, which has since been her home.  For nearly five weeks she has been confined to her bed with chronic laryngitis.  She was apparently improving until the Sunday preceding her death, and it was not until Wednesday that the physician lost hope of her recovery.  Jennie was a general favorite with her companions, and by her quiet and lady like bearing she won the esteem of her seniors.  It can be truly said of her that she always acted as she thought was right. When such an one falls, silence most becomes us, tears are the most befitting eulogy. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Sunday, conducted by the Rev. P.R. Tower. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends. At twelve o'clock the remains were borne up the aisle by the remaining members of her Sabbath school class; following these came the relatives, and immediately after them the public school in a body. As soon as the casket had been placed in position, Misses Anna Warrener and May Dickinson stepped forward and placed upon the lid a beautiful floral cross, a tribute from the teachers and pupils of the school.  The services were of a very impressive nature, and scarcely a dry eye was to be seen in the audience. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were borne to the cemetery, accompanied by the relatives, friends, and the school.  Here was committed to the earth, "dust to dust, ashes to ashes," the body of one who was true to her friends, true to herself, true to her God.

 

Charles F. Dickinson

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Charles F. Dickinson, "Grandpa Dickinson," as he was familiarly and affectionately known to his many friends in the city of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, suddenly and quietly expired on the street, Monday morning of last week, while he was leading the family horse to the blacksmith shop. The cause of his death was probably heart failure, and he evidently died instantaneously and painlessly.  He had eaten a hearty breakfast, and was usually cheerful, planning for the day.  Mr. Dickinson was born in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], March 1, 1822, and went to Fond du Lac on his fiftieth birthday. For the last twelve years he had resided with his daughter, Mrs. P.B. Haber.  Mrs. Dickinson died July 4, 1879.  Mr. Dickinson leaves two children and a brother surviving. These are Mrs. P.B. Haber, of Fond du Lac, George F. Dickinson, of Oshkosh, and his brother, W.E. Dickinson, of Vernon, N.Y.  Five weeks previous to his death he buried a son, Dr. Dickinson, which was a great blow to the old gentleman. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, at St. Paul's Cathedral, and was largely attended. The remains were interred at Rienzi.

 

Henry C. Cole

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Advices received here Monday bring the sad intelligence of the death of Henry C. Cole, at Omaha, Neb., the day previous.  It will bring sadness to the hearts of many here who knew and loved the deceased. he was the surviving child of the late Calvin Cole, and a brother of Augustus, the donor of the Cole fountain.  he was educated at Oxford Academy, and the earlier part of his business days were spent here.  Oxford Times

 

John Hoag

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Word was received here last week announcing the death of John Hoag, who was recently taken from this village to the Soldiers' Home at Dayton, Ohio.  We understand that he was buried at the Soldiers' cemetery belonging to the home.  Poor old John, he has answered the last earthly roll call.  Loyal to his country, may his weary spirit find rest in the great unknown whence it has flown.  Greene American

Post listing, April 24-30, 2017

Listing of blog postings for the week of April 24-30, 2017

Marriages

Posted April 27, 2017

John L. Clark - Emma M. Marshall (1879)

Mr. & Mrs. A. Bradley (1867, 15th anniversary)
Marriage notices - 1821
     Eleazer Brown - Hannah Wales
     Isaac Thorn - Dorcas Spencer
     Merrick Scott - Sally Harvy
     Walter Brown - Elizabeth Smith
     Thomas Trlman - Catharine Williams
     Lyman Wilcox - Florinda mills
     Joseph Chubb - Hannah Daniels

Posted April 30, 2017
Caroline Haynes -Bradley Bunnell (1890)
Prof. I.P. Bishop - Julia Allen (1875)
Edgar L. Cornell - Millie A. Bowen (1888)
Louise Yale - Bernard Windt (1936)
Marriage notices
     Silas Clark - Lavina Sherwood (1827)
     William Jacobs - Phila Gifford (1827)
     William Hiller - Abigail Roe (1867)
     E. Green Dow - Sarah E. Phelps (1867)

 

Obituaries

Posted April 24, 2017

Edwin J. Chase (Norwich, Oneida, 1921)  Photo

Grant L. Chase (Norwich, 1894)

Harriet V. (Boss) Chase (Norwich, Oneida, 1934)

Autumn Bard (Norwich, 1934)

Posted April 25, 2017
Frank L. Rhodes (Clint TX, Norwich)  photo
Daniel Bond (Afton, 1876)
Newton Martin (Binghamton, 1881)
Sarah Cary (Oxford, 1821)

Posted April 27, 2017
Polly Medbury (Norwich, 1890)
Jerry Griffin (Marathon, 1890)  drowning
Otis O. Root (Guilford, 1890)
Mrs. James Bowen (Guilford, 1890)
Henry Boyce Jr. (Rockdale, 1938)  Train/car accident
Amanda Bradbury (Guilford, 1879)
Dr. Matthew Bradbury (Guilford, Mexico, 1885)

Posted April 28, 2017
Edward Bradley (Oxford, Guilford 1875)
Mr. C.D. Brown (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1883)
Flora Burlison (Guilford, 1880)
Eliza Bradley (Guilford, 1880)
Richard Herrick Smith (NYC, Norwich, 1890)
James Burch (Yaleville, 1873)
Frederick Burlison (Bainbridge, 1875)

Posted April 29, 2017
Harry Burton (Guilford, 1906)
Joseph Russell Clark (Guilford, 1876)
Thomas Cole (Oxford, 1827)
Reuben Kirby (Bainbridge, 1827)
Adalaide A. (Jones) Johnston (Coventry, 1867
Death Notices
     Margaret Fisher (Willett, 1827)
     Leonard Cole (Guilford, 1888

Posted April 30, 2017
Caleb Cooper (Guilford, 1867)
Emily (Davis) Cutshell (Norwich, Leadville CO, 1893)
Hon. Willard Davis (Guilford, Charlotte MI, 1874)
Death Notices
     Elijah Buel (North Norwich, 1867)
     Lucy M. Gray (Oxford, 1867)
     Dea. Drury Morse (Greene, 1867)
     Mrs. L.C. Button (Otselic, 1867)
     Frances j. Bixby (Afton, Bainbridge, 1867)
     Albert Cornwell (Guilford, 1888)
 

    

Miscellaneous

Posted April 24, 2017

Retirement of B-G Art Teacher Lucille Kinney - 1976  photo

Posted April 27, 2017
Mrs. Almira Campbell, 80th Birthday 1919  photo

Obituaries (April 30)

Caleb Cooper

Chenango Union,, May 15, 1867

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, 1867, after an illness of ten weeks, Mr. Caleb Cooper, aged 85 years and 7 months.  He came among the early settlers, in the year 1807, and located in the south part of Guilford, where he since resided, and for more than half a century lived happily with his surviving widow, rearing a very respectable family, and accumulating a comfortable property.  He bore an irreproachable and estimable character; ever truthful and reliable; in his dealings upright and honest; always peaceable and obliging; politically a Democrat, ever loving the flag of the union, as his service in the war of 1812 evidenced.  Last autumn he felt that human goodness or excellence alone could not prepare him for Heaven; he sought and obtained a firm and precious hope of a glorious immortality, through the atoning blood and righteousness of Christ, cheerfully saying the sting of death was taken away.  During his illness, everything which his able physician, loving children and kind neighbors could do for him, was done.  He was buried on the 7th, with solemn and appropriate services.  His aged widow, brothers, sisters and children, have the consoling sympathy of their many friends in their deep affliction.

Emily (Davis) Cutshell

Chenango Union, June 8, 1893

Mrs. C.G. Nash, returned last evening from Leadville, Col., with the remains of her sister, Mrs. Emily Cutshell.  Mrs. Nash was summoned to Leadville about two weeks ago by a telegram announcing the serious illness of her sister, but arrived there about four hours after her decease.  Mrs. Cutshell was formerly a resident of Norwich, her maiden name being Emily Davis.  She leaves three children, one of whom, a bright little boy of four years of age, was brought home by Mrs. Nash.  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. C.G. Nash and Miss Annie Davis. The interment took place at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY], Rev. E.B Olmstead, officiating.

Hon. Willard Davis

Chenango Union, January 22, 1874

Many of the older residents of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] will recognize in the subject of the following obituary  notice, a former citizen of that town, who removed west a number of years since.  Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Newman Gates, of this village.

Charlotte (Mich.) Republican, Jan. 9:  No resident of Eaton County has lived a more active life, and none has left a more honorable record, than the Hon. Willard Davis, of Vermontville.  From the early history of the County, his name has appeared in connection with the public business and public enterprises.  As a member of the Legislature, as connected with the Oliver College, with Railroad, Insurance and local affairs, his life has been one of incessant activity.  In all these activities he was faithful, prompt, and successful; and his reputation remained untarnished.  A man of sound principles and of earnest religious life, he leaves an example and a lesson for all.  His funeral sermon was preached at the Church in Vermontville, December 21st, by Rev. H.J. Parker, from the text Matt, XXV:21.  Well ss done thou good and faithful servant.  The sermon contains so just and complete an estimate of Mr. Davis's life and character that we would publish it entire but for the fact that it was only partially written.  We copy from it as follows:

"There were two great national evils against which he threw his whole moral force with the violence of an ardor that becomes fierceness when roused to its height.  Human slavery he hated with the fierceness of a Massachusetts Abolitionist.  Almost single-handed he fought in this County the ugly shape, and lived to see it prostrate in death.  The life blood of a loved son mingled with that of thousands of other sacrifices.

"With an opposition as strong and fierce he met Intemperance, and fearlessly threw himself against it and its supporters. Would to God we had more such foes to the evil!  He was very bitter against wrong, and strange would it be if in his nature justice did not at times overshadow mercy to the evil doer.  He was ardent as an advocate and fearless as an opponent.  Opinionated and independent in action.  A tireless worker; full of blood and activity; having no hours to waste, rather an insufficiency for his self imposed duties.  A good student of the times and of human nature.  Social when brought into or caught in Society, but never courting it.  He despised the tinsel of social life.  The hollow puff ball of fashion he probed with the sharp knife of a common sense sarcasm, and delighted to see it collapse when the unnatural inflation was removed.  His rule of conduct was a common sense propriety.  Publicly, he was often the prime mover and always the support of efforts to improve, either materially or morally, our community or mankind in general."

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 15, 1867

 

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 12th, Mr. Elijah Buel, aged 79 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 9th, Lucy M. [Gray], wife of John Gray, aged 69 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Dea. Drury Morse, aged 51 years.

 

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. L.C. Button, wife of Consider Button, aged 49 years.

 

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge, aged 22 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, March 9, 1888

 

Albert Cornwell died at his home in Ives Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], Friday evening, Feb. 24, of pneumonia, aged 78 years.  He was a respected and trustworthy citizen, and held the office of society clerk of the M.E. church, Guilford, for nearly 50 years.

Marriages (April 30)

Bunnell - Haynes

Chenango Union, January 9, 1890

A pleasant social event occurred at the spacious residence of Miss Caroline Haynes, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], New Year's evening, when she was united in marriage to Mr. Bradley Bunnell, a late resident of Penn Yan, N.Y. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about thirty guests, all near relatives of the contracting parties, by the Rev. Lynch, Rector of Christ Church. The parlors were beautifully dressed in Xmas greens and ferns, the initial letters appearing in white flowers tied with white ribbon. The bride wore a rich costume of brown silk and plush, with diamond ornaments and natural flowers. The supper did credit to Mr. Ferris' established reputation as caterer. The viands were ordered from Norwich, and were most agreeably served.  The gifts were numerous and beautiful, comprising lovely laces, choice books, silver, china, fancy articles, and charming pictures.  It was a reunion of the Bunnell family, which had not occurred in twenty-six years.

Bishop - Allen

Chenango Union, December 2, 1875

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pleasant, if not brilliant wedding took place at St. Andrews Chruch, in this village, on Wednesday evening last.  The parties were Prof. I.P. Bishop, of the Academy, and Miss Julia Allen, and the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Robinson. A large number were in attendance.

Cornell - Bowen

Chenango Union, April 19, 1888

For some time past, Edgar Cornell, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], has had quite flattering offers to engage in business, if he would only go West, as the friend believed that much more could be gained by a young man there than here.  He finally concluded to accept the offer and go.  And then a question arose as to whether he should go this spring and return in the fall, for he had made an offer of his heart and hand to a young lady, by whom it had been accepted with the understanding that in the fall they should join hands to share together the allotments of life.  The matter was talked over,and it was concluded that it was not best for man to go alone, and so arrangements were made for a quiet wedding at the residence of the bride's father, Henry Bowen, in Guilford, Wednesday, April 4th. The immediate relatives and friends gathered, when after an hour of visiting with the bride and groom, Edgar L. Cornell and Millie A. Bowen stood before the company, and Rev. .C. Hayes asked for the promise and presented the wedding ring, when they were pronounced husband and wife together. The tables in the spacious dining room laden with only such delicacies as occasions like it afford, were surrounded, and the viands, with a bountiful supply of warm maple sugar, were partaken of with joy and hope. We then repaired to another room, where other tables were well covered with mementoes of friendship, which told something of the appreciation with which the bride and groom were held--silver ware, gold and greenbacks, tablecloths, napkins, bed spreads, pictures, etc.  A visit of a few days among friends, and Tuesday, April 10th, they took the 10 P.M. train via Binghamton for Great Falls, Montana, where they expect to make their home. The prayers and best wishes of many friends followed them for their happiness and prosperity.

Windt - Yale

October 1936

Miss Louise Yale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yale of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was married Saturday morning to Bernard Windt, son of Walter Windt, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., at Sage chapel, Ithaca.  Rev. Leon Bouton of Oxford officiated.  The bride wore a princess gown of blue velvet and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums.  She was attended by Miss Margaret Parry of Endicott, who wore a gown of wine colored velvet.  Harry Cook was best man.  Mrs. Windt was graduated from Cornell university.  Mr. Windt is a graduate of Ithaca college.  Both are members of the Union-Endicott High school faculty.  Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served in Willard Straight hall.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, November 23, 1827

Married in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. N. Bentley, Mr. Silas Clark, Merchant to Miss Lavina Sherwood, daughter of Mr. John Sherwood, all of that place.

Married in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening, the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Kies, Mr. William Jacobs to Miss Phila Gifford, daughter of Mr. Abner Gifford, all of this town.

Chenango Union, May 15, 1867

In German, April 26th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. William Hiller, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Abigail Roe, of Wolli Kill.

In Utica, April 29th, by Rev. D.C. Curry, Mr. E. Green Dow, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah E. Phelps, of South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]