Wescott - Reynolds (Golden Wedding)
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. Wescott is now 77 years of age; the age of his wife is 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. Wescott 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.
Deceased was born in Connecticut, in 1793. When he was fifteen years of age, his father, Amos Wescott, removed to this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and located on a farm near the present family homestead. In the fall of the same year, Charles, with his younger brother, the late Daniel K. Wescott, came to their Chenango home on horseback. On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles was united in marriage to Miss Sally Reynolds, in Guilford. With the exception of a brief residence at Rockwell's Mills, where he followed his trade as a clothier, and a residence of two years upon a farm in Masonville, he with his wife resided in the immediate neighborhood of the little farm upon which they settled thirty-two years ago, which has since that time been their home.
When ten years of age, "Uncle Charles" commenced playing the fife for military parades, and from that time until last season he never missed a "muster" or a "general training" of the military to which he was for years attached. He was a member of the Old Martial Band, and the notes of his fife were familiar to old and young. For a number of years previous to his death, he was a member of the 103d Regiment, National Guards. He was one of the oldest Masons in the county, having been a member of Chenango Valley Lodge, of Oxford, which surrendered its charter many years ago. Devotedly attached to the order, he was rarely absent from the ranks in later days, on funeral or other occasions; and it was one of his oft repeated requests, that he might be buried by his brother Masons, and that his military brethren might escort his remains to their last resting palce.
The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon last, not only by his old neighbors and friends, but by the citizens of this village. A number of members of Norwich lodge of Masons were in attendance, as well as a squad from Company E, 103d Regiment, National Guards, Capt. R. M. Shoales. Proceeding to a point a short distance below the cemetery, they were met by the funeral procession, and, led by the Old Martial Band, the remains were escorted by his military and Masonic brethren to the grave, where Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Rector of Emmanuel Church, conducted the funeral services. A dirge was then played by the Band, followed by a hymn by Messrs. Cary, Brown and Latham, of the Glee Club, which closed the exercises.
During his long life, deceased was remarkably active and vigorous. Genial in all his relations, generous to a fault, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, he was esteemed by all who knew him, and although not unexpected, the announcement of the death of "Uncle Charles" will cause a feeling of sadness in the breasts of his many friends at home and abroad. He leaves surviving him his aged widow, with a daughter and three sons, Mrs. E.T. Hayes of this village, Dr. G.R. Wescott, of St. Paul, Minn., Paul L. Wescott, of this place, and Charles A. Wescott of California--all of whom were present at the funeral.
In politics Mr. Wescott was a life long Democrat. For many years he was a subscriber to the Norwich Journal, and his name has appeared upon the lists of the Union from its first issue until the present time.
The family of the deceased desirous to express their thanks to the Masons, the Military and the Band, for their attendance at the funeral.
BARROWE - LEACH: At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Orlando Barrowe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie H. Leach.
RICE - GREEN: In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W. Reddy, Mr. Ambrose W. Rice, Jr., to Miss Sarah L. Green, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
BUTTS - MERRITT: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Gardner Butts to Mrs. Amanda M. Merritt, all of Smyrna.
SPENCER - UPHAM: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Henry D.F. Spencer, to Miss Sarah J. Upham, all of Greene.
WALES - HAIGHT: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nathan G. Wales, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Haight, of Greene.
ROYS - PADGET: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Samuel N. Roys, to Miss Esther Padget, both of Oxford.
Charles Wescott - Obituary
Chenango Union, July 20, 1876
Something like a year since, we chronicled the fact that "Uncle Charles" Wescott, a well known resident of the east part of this town, was prostrated by a paralytic stroke; and from that shock he never recovered, although he was able to be about his home, and recognized friends who visited him--he at times experiencing slight spasms--until the 28th ult, when he was again prostrated; and from that time until his death, which occurred on Friday afternoon of last week, he was unconscious of all that transpired about him, he gradually sinking to his grave.Deceased was born in Connecticut, in 1793. When he was fifteen years of age, his father, Amos Wescott, removed to this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and located on a farm near the present family homestead. In the fall of the same year, Charles, with his younger brother, the late Daniel K. Wescott, came to their Chenango home on horseback. On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles was united in marriage to Miss Sally Reynolds, in Guilford. With the exception of a brief residence at Rockwell's Mills, where he followed his trade as a clothier, and a residence of two years upon a farm in Masonville, he with his wife resided in the immediate neighborhood of the little farm upon which they settled thirty-two years ago, which has since that time been their home.
When ten years of age, "Uncle Charles" commenced playing the fife for military parades, and from that time until last season he never missed a "muster" or a "general training" of the military to which he was for years attached. He was a member of the Old Martial Band, and the notes of his fife were familiar to old and young. For a number of years previous to his death, he was a member of the 103d Regiment, National Guards. He was one of the oldest Masons in the county, having been a member of Chenango Valley Lodge, of Oxford, which surrendered its charter many years ago. Devotedly attached to the order, he was rarely absent from the ranks in later days, on funeral or other occasions; and it was one of his oft repeated requests, that he might be buried by his brother Masons, and that his military brethren might escort his remains to their last resting palce.
The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon last, not only by his old neighbors and friends, but by the citizens of this village. A number of members of Norwich lodge of Masons were in attendance, as well as a squad from Company E, 103d Regiment, National Guards, Capt. R. M. Shoales. Proceeding to a point a short distance below the cemetery, they were met by the funeral procession, and, led by the Old Martial Band, the remains were escorted by his military and Masonic brethren to the grave, where Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Rector of Emmanuel Church, conducted the funeral services. A dirge was then played by the Band, followed by a hymn by Messrs. Cary, Brown and Latham, of the Glee Club, which closed the exercises.
During his long life, deceased was remarkably active and vigorous. Genial in all his relations, generous to a fault, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, he was esteemed by all who knew him, and although not unexpected, the announcement of the death of "Uncle Charles" will cause a feeling of sadness in the breasts of his many friends at home and abroad. He leaves surviving him his aged widow, with a daughter and three sons, Mrs. E.T. Hayes of this village, Dr. G.R. Wescott, of St. Paul, Minn., Paul L. Wescott, of this place, and Charles A. Wescott of California--all of whom were present at the funeral.
In politics Mr. Wescott was a life long Democrat. For many years he was a subscriber to the Norwich Journal, and his name has appeared upon the lists of the Union from its first issue until the present time.
The family of the deceased desirous to express their thanks to the Masons, the Military and the Band, for their attendance at the funeral.
Sally (Reynolds) Wescott - Death Notice
Chenango Union, November 7, 1878
WESCOTT: At the residence of her son-in-law, E.T. Hayes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, Mr.s Sally Wescott, widow of the late Charles Wescott, aged 78 years.
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Marriage Notices
Chenango Union, March 9, 1870
BARROWE - LEACH: At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Orlando Barrowe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie H. Leach.
RICE - GREEN: In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W. Reddy, Mr. Ambrose W. Rice, Jr., to Miss Sarah L. Green, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
BUTTS - MERRITT: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Gardner Butts to Mrs. Amanda M. Merritt, all of Smyrna.
SPENCER - UPHAM: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Henry D.F. Spencer, to Miss Sarah J. Upham, all of Greene.
WALES - HAIGHT: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nathan G. Wales, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Haight, of Greene.
ROYS - PADGET: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Samuel N. Roys, to Miss Esther Padget, both of Oxford.
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