Marriages (November 9)

Lemma - Hanson & Marziali - Granger

July 1912

What is probably the first double wedding to be performed in jail in new York State, took place Saturday evening in the Oneida county jail at Rome.  Jessie Hanson and Flora Granger, 32 and 29 years of age respectively, were united in marriage with Tony Lemma, 28 years old and Sam Marziali, aged 37 years.  The women were serving sentences in jail of 59 and 40 days respectively. As their time is still unexpired the brides will have to spend the first part of their honeymoon in confinement and apart from their husbands.

Lamphere - Thompson

August 1912

A wedding occurred Sunday evening in town that was a little out of the ordinary on account of the youthfulness of the bride and the age of the groom.  For a while it appeared that the bride would have to grow to years of discretion before she could wear a wedding ring, as several of the village clergy refused to perform the ceremony, although the parents had given their consent.  Finally justice N.P. Stanton was appealed to who tied the knot as tightly as he could and sent them onward through life with his blessing.  The bride is Ida May Thompson, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Thompson of South Canal street, vulgarly called "the Bowery."  The groom who came all the way from Holmesville for a bride, is Clarence M. Lamphere, who has been but 45 years on this terrestrial sphere.

Foster - Gifford

August 1912

A very quiet but impressive ceremony occurred at the home of Mrs. Julia Carhart on Albany street yesterday afternoon at five o'clock when her daughter, Mrs. Ida Carhart Gifford of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] was united in marriage to Mr. Frank H. Foster.  Rev. Inman L. Willcox, was the officiating clergyman.  Only the immediate relatives were present.  After a wedding supper the bridal party took the evening train for Binghamton, where they will reside.

Marriage Notices - 1870

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

REYNOLDS - GRAVES:  At the residence of the bride's father, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of Jan. 18th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Emory S. Reynolds, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Eva Graves, daughter of C.S. Graves.

SCRIBNER - CAMP:  At the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 12th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Al Schribner, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lany J. Camp, of South New Berlin.

MICKLE - DIMORIER:  By the same, Jan. 19th, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Clark Mickle, of Erie, to Miss Sarah C. Dimorier, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

SHARTS - SOUTHERN:  At the Parsonage, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Ransom D. Sharts, to Miss Libbie Southern, both of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY]

FOSTER - DECKER:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 6, by Rev. A.W. Loomis, Mr. Oscar C. Foster, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte Decker, of Barker.

ROBBINS - NYE:  At the residence of the bride, by Rev. G.J. Peck, Mr. Frederick Robbins of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa A. Nye of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

PRICE - BEACH: At the Parsonage, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Martin Price, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances Beach, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

COOK - COSS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 12, by the same, Mr. Apalos, L. Cook, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Marion Coss, of Bainbridge.

WILBER - BROWN:  At the residence of the bride, Jan. 6th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. J. Talcott Wilber, to Miss Ellen Brown, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

STERNBURG - BROWN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Henry Sternburg, to Miss Abbie A. Brown, all of Plymouth.

Obituaries (November 9)

W.R.B. Wing

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

W.R.B. Wing of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], was found dead in his bed, at the residence of his mother, in that village, on the morning of the 3d inst.  He had retired the night before, in his usual health, and not appearing at breakfast, he was found dead in his room.  He was 42 years of age, and had been engaged in business as a druggist for a number of years.  Mr. Wing had many acquaintances in this vicinity.

Alfred Harris

Chenango Union, November 13, 1884

Coroner Avery, of this village [Norwich, NY], was on Sunday last called to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to hold an inquest in the case of Alfred Harris, aged seventeen years, who was shot that morning by his brother, William Harris. The facts are substantially as follows.

Mrs. Harris, widow of George Harris, formerly of Oxford, was employed in the family of Clarence Rowe, a farmer of Guilford, as a domestic, and her son Alfred was also in his employ. William resided in New Berlin, and was visiting his mother and brother.  The young men had hunted together on Saturday, and proposed to go out again on Sunday morning.  While Alfred was at the barn doing the chores, William got down his gun and stood at the door, talking to his mother, who was admonishing him not to hunt on Sunday.  He said the gun was not loaded and playfully pointed it at poultry around the yard, then towards his mother.  Soon Alfred came from the barn, climbing over the door yard fence, when William turned and said, "There comes a bird over the fence," and taking aim, fired, the charge of shot striking Alfred in the left cheek, passing backward and upward, lodging in the base of the brain, killing him instantly.  the verdict of the coroner's jury was in accordance with the facts, accidental killing.  William, who had been under arrest, was released after the inquest.  He is almost crazed over the affair, declaring that he thought the gun was not loaded, and there is no reason to think otherwise.

Harriet (Pellet) Barnes

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 29, 1890

This most estimable and highly respected lady died at her residence in South Broad Street, Thursday morning.  She has been in delicate health during the winter.  Thursday morning about 1 o'clock, her daughter went to her room ad found her resting quietly.  when seen again, she had passed away.  Mrs. Barnes was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and was the daughter of Asa Pellett, one of the pioneers of this county, who settled in Norwich in 1805.  In her youth she was united in marriage to Hon. Samuel H. Barnes and began married life in the old homestead located in East Main Street.  In 1860, Mr. Barnes was elected Canal Commissioner on the Republican ticket, but died suddenly the week after election at the comparatively early age of 52 years.  For twenty or more years Mrs. Barnes continued to reside in the old home until she removed to her late residence in South Broad Street.  there were born to her six children, four of whom Mrs. Hattie Pothon, of New York, Miss Ida P., Mrs. Fred P. Brooks and Mr. George H. Barnes, of this village, survive.  One son, Henry and a daughter, Ella, wife of Hon. John W. Church, died some years ago.  Mrs. Barnes was the sister of the late Asa Pellet, of Plymouth, whose demise was recorded last week.  Of a family of nine her sister, Mrs. Olendorf, is the sole survivor.  Her funeral will be attended Saturday at 2 P.M.

Joseph Juliand

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

Joseph Juliand, a prominent citizen of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and well known in the County, died at his residence in that village Sunday morning last.  Mr. Juliand went to his room Saturday night at about eleven o'clock, and as his family supposed had retired as usual to rest.  The next morning, however, the attention of his son in passing the door of his father's room was arrested, and entering the room he found the deceased upon the floor in an unconscious state.  A physician was immediately called, but he was already beyond relief, and survived only a few minutes after he was first found.  When first discovered the lamp was burning in his room and the bed had not been disturbed, a part only of his clothing was removed, and everything indicated that Mr. Juliand had been suddenly stricken down, probably with apoplexy.  The deceased was 73 years of age, and the second of five brothers, four of whom survive him, the eldest being Col. Richard Juliand of Bainbridge.  He represented this County in the Assembly, in 1827, and again in 1831 and 1832, and although he always sustained himself with honor in all place of public trust, he will be best remembered as the upright citizen, the correct man of business, and the courteous Christian gentleman, always welcome in the social and domestic circle in which he moved.  Mr. Juliand was but once married, and survived his wife, who was the daughter of the late Erastus Perkins of this village, where he always kept his acquaintance fresh, and where many who knew him well, will mingle their sincere regrets at his loss, with those of his bereaved family ---Oxford Times, 16th.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 23, 1870

Suddenly, in this village [Greene, NY], on Sunday morning last, the 13th inst., Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 73 years.  This community has had most startling illustrations recently of the solemn truth that "In the midst of life we are in death."  While the body of one prominent person was draped for the tomb, awaiting entrance into "the narrow house appointed for all living," another conspicuous citizen, neighbor and friend is stricken down without a moments warning, retiring for the night not to an earthly rest, but to that repose and sleep which the blessed and faithful in Christ enjoy till the great waking "when all that are in their graves shall hear the Savior's voice and shall come forth."

Joseph Juliand has been known to this community for about half a century as one of its prominent business men who has been successful, yet with unblemished integrity, true and just in all his dealings, faithful in all the varied relations of life that he has filled.  He was a Warden of Zion church at its first organization and ever sought by his influence, efforts and means to advance its prosperity.  He took a deep interest in the legislation of the diocese, and was a frequent delegate at the Conventions of Western New York, having important positions on the Committees through which its business is initiated and conducted.  He was also a Trustee of the General Theological Seminary, and had but recently returned from one of its most important sessions.  Col. Juliand was twice a member  of Assembly from this district.  For many years he has been a Trustee of Hobart college, and has been one of the delegation to the General Convention of the church.  His strict integrity of character drew towards him through a long business career a sentiment of wide and deep respect.  He was ever faithful in attendance on the Church's ordinances, and was never kept from his place in the appointed services, save by absence from home or sickness.  His religious character was marked by thorough earnestness and sincerity.  He had solemn and strong views of his Christian duties, and could not be shaken in his purposes in what he deemed to be right.  It is difficult to realize that we shall no longer hear his voice nor witness his presence in those solemn sacraments and services to which the church calls her children.  But we trust that he has passed to higher worship, even to the presence immediate of Christ and His Redeemed ones in heaven.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

GRAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, Mrs. E.D.G. Gray, aged 59 years.

HAYES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mrs. Catharine Hayes, aged 35 years.

ARMS:  In Ancram, Columbia Co., N.Y., Feb. 3d, Anna E. [Arms], wife of Edward P. Arms of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 33 years.

PAUL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, of consumption, Mr. Oscar Paul, son of the late Thomas Paul, aged 25 years.

SACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Oliver Sackett, aged 74 years.

BENEDICT:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Susan L. [Benedict], wife of Chester Benedict, aged 39 years.

RODMAN:  In Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], Jan. 25th, Mrs. Eliza A. [Rodman], relict of the late Daniel Rodman, of Albany, formerly of Oxford, aged 85 years.

HEBBARD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, Henry A. [Hebbard], son of John B. and Nettie H. Hebbard, aged 19 months.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, Miss Lucina Rogers, aged 44 years.

STRONG:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary Jane [Strong], youngest daughter of Wm. and Mary Ann Strong, aged 6 years.

Marriages (November 7)

Woodward - Willcox

October 1912

A large number of invited guests witnessed the marriage of Harold E. Woodward of Philadelphia, Pa., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Woodward of Worcester, Mass., and Miss Ethel Willcox, daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Inman L. Willcox of this village, in the Congregational church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Willcox, the bride's father.  The church was beautifully decorated with palms, yellow chrysanthemums, and evergreens.  The large festoons of evergreens were the work of the young people of the church. The pews of the center aisle were decorated with chrysanthemums and ferns.  The bride was attended by Miss Marguerite Willcox, sister of the bride who was bridesmaid and acting maid of honor and Miss Helen Green of Worcester, Mass., bridesmaid, and the best man was Edward Gray Griffin of Albany. The ushers were Dr. Alfred P. Lothrop, instructor in Columbia university, and Frank R. Elder, post graduate student in Columbia University.   The wedding music was played by Miss Emma Miller whose program included:  "Sweedish Wedding March," Sodermann; "Elevation," Florsheim; "Gavotte," from Mignon, Thomas; "Lohengrin" wedding March, Wagner, "Nocturne," Mendelssohn; "Wedding March," Mendelssohn; "Wedding Feast," Stone.

As the Lohengrin wedding march was played, the ushers took their places in front of the pulpit.  The bridesmaids appeared from either side of the pulpit and marched down the aisle to the door where they met the bride and preceded her to the altar, as she was led on the arm of Mr. Willis H. Bartlett of Worcester, an old friend of the family.  At the altar the bridegroom and best man met the party.  The bride's wedding gown was of crepe de chine, with train, trimmed with princess rose point lace; she carried a bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids wore gowns of pink marquisette, over peach colored messaline, trimmed with beaded lace, carried long stem yellow chrysanthemums.

A reception at the parsonage followed the ceremony. The house decorations were yellow chrysanthemums, palms and smilax.  The bridesmaids assisted the bride and groom in the receiving line.  Those who served in the dining room the first hour were Mrs. J.S. Graham and Mrs. E.A. Pearsall, assisted by the Misses Edith and Katherine Packard, Miss Zaida Lee, Miss Susie Walworth, Mrs. Charles Parker, and Mrs. Fred McNeil.  Those who served the second hour were Mrs. V.D. Stratton and Mrs. J.C. Estelow, assisted by Miss Bessie Ash, Miss Hannah Honeywell, Miss Stella Cowan, Miss Josephine Roesch and Mrs. George Stratton. The punch bowl was presided over in the hall by Mrs. Emmet Stratton, assisted by Miss Marion Stratton and Miss Mildred Snell.  Master Henry Harrington and Lewis Stratton attended the door and Masters Hubert Stratton and John Stratton were pages.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Willcox.  She is a graduate of the Worcester Museum Art School.  She has only spent her vacations here during the residence of her family, having been a student in Worcester.  The groom is a graduate of the Worcester High School, Amherst college, and received the degree of Ph.D., at Columbia University last June.  He is a member of the fraternity of Theta Delta Chi.  He has a position in the pure food and drug department at the United States Appraiser's stores in Philadelphia.

The groom's gift to the bride was a gold necklace set with diamonds, sapphires and pearls.  The bride's gifts to the bridesmaids were clasp pins of a design of four leaf clovers with pearl in center.  The groom'[s gifts to the best man and ushers were sets of inlaid pearl studs and cuff buttons. Among the valuable gifts to the bride were three sums of $100, in gold.  An inlaid table of artistic design and beauty was the gift of Mrs. E.M. Tower, her husband having selected it as a wedding gift for his granddaughter before his death.  A dinner set of Haviland China (Limoges) was the gift of the bride's parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodward left on the midnight train for New York and will go from there to Philadelphia, their new home.  They will reside in West Philadelphia, and unite with the church of which Ref. J. Beveridge Lee is pastor, who was best man at the wedding of Rev. Dr. Willcox, and was his classmate in college.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, October 7, 1863

LATHAM - RANDALL: In this village [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 1, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. J.H. Latham to Miss Frances L. Randall, all of Norwich.

CURRIER - SANFORD:  At the parsonage, Oct. 1, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. John H. Currier to Miss Arvilla L. Sanford, of Georgetown, Madison County.

THOMPSON - TYLER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept 2, 1863, by Rev. J.C. Foster, Mrs. A.Z. Thompson to Mrs. Susan Tyler.

FOLLETT - CONKEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 23, 1863, by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. S.E. Follett, of Otego, Otsego Co., to Miss L. Francis Conkey, of Norwich.

ROSEBROOK - DIXON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, 1863, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Charles H. Rosebrook to Miss Phebe E. Dixon, all of Sherburne.

CATLIN - BRUNSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, 1863, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Warren Catlin to Miss Corintha M. Brunson, both of Hamilton, Madison Co.

Obituaries (November 7)

Peter Thomas

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

A shocking and fatal accident occurred in the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the afternoon of Friday last.  Mr. Peter Thomas, residing at Sherburne Quarter [Chenango co., NY], with a company of sportsmen, was out hunting on what is called Tilyou Hill, when accidentally stepping upon a spot of ice, concealed by the snow, he fell to the ground, discharging the contents of a double barreled gun through his head, killing him instantly.  He was removed to his residence, and an inquest was held by Coroner Van Kenrea, of Sherburne.  Mr. Thomas was a widower and left no family.  His age was not far from 30 years.

Mary Ann (Race) Willoughby

1822 - 1912

Mrs. John Bliss Willoughby died at the home of Romain Jackson Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at the advanced age of 90 years.  Mrs. Willoughby's maiden name was Mary Ann Race, third daughter of Nicholas and Ann Davis Race of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] where she was born October 8, 1822.  At 16 years of age, she was converted in a revival at the White school house below Brisbin and joined the Oxford and Greene Baptist church. She has always lived a consistent Christian, having rounded out seventy-four years of church membership.  In 1840, October 15, she married John Bliss Willoughby and came to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she has since resided.  It will be noted that the three most important events in her long life occurred in October.  Her husband who was a prominent citizen of this town died November 8, 1908.  Since 1900 she had been entirely blind, but she was a model of patience under her affliction.  She had been tenderly cared for by Mrs. Romain Jackson for nearly seven years, ad after she seemed to have forgotten almost every one else, she still remembered her.  Deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. David W. Bartle, of Buffalo; and sons, Rector W. Willoughby of Howard, Col,., and Chester B. Willoughby of Sayabec, Canada and two grandsons, Frederick S. Bartle of Buffalo, and Ralph S. Willoughby of Howard, Col.  The funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. I.D. Willcox assisted by Rev. R.A. Gates. Burial was made in the Warn-TenBroeck cemetery.

William T. Kelsey

October 1912

William T. Kelsey died at his home in this village Monday evening about six o'clock, after a long illness.  He was unconscious for some time and his death was not unexpected.  Mr. Kelsey was 60 years old, and is survived by a wife, two children, George T. Kelsey of Valley City, N.D., Mrs. Clarence Dillenbeck of McDonough, also three sisters, Mrs. Ira W Day of this village and Miss Rachel Kelsey and Mrs. John P. Moore of Binghamton, N.Y.  William T. Kelsey was born in Wyoming county, this state [NY], and when a young man moved to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] where he has since resided.  He was a carpenter and builder by trade and there are many buildings in Greene which render silent testimony to his handiwork.  For the past twenty years he was superintendent at the Greene Manufacturing company's plant. The funeral occurs this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Rev. O. Lee Warren, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Percy T. Olton of Zion church, interment in Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

TURNER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, on Monday morning, Feb. 7th, Deborah S. [Turner], wife of Lester Turner, aged 58 years.

RICHMOND:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mrs. Keziah Richmond, wife of Seth Richmond, aged 79 years.

WHITE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, George White, aged 19 years.

CHURCH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Mrs. Catherine Church, formerly of London, England, aged 76 years.

DEXTER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, Louisa L [Dexter], wife of Willis Dexter, aged 34 years.

Marriages (November 6, 2018

Parker - Van Wagenen

May 1912

A brilliant wedding occurred at St. Paul's Church [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday evening when the marriage of Miss Florence Van Wagenen to Charles Joel Parker of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] was solemnized at 8 o'clock in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.  The interior of the church was bright with the numerous electric bulbs and candles in the fine old chandeliers.  The floral decorations were white lilacs and ferns massed in the chancel and on the pews through the main aisle, making a very pretty effect.  At the hour appointed for the ceremony the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, John R. Van Wagenen They were preceded by the ushers, bridesmaids and maid of honor.  At the chancel they were met by the groom and best man, Mr. Walter C. Lee of Florida.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Theodore Haydn, assisted by Rev. Charles D. Broughton of Buffalo, the former Rector of St. Paul's parish.  Miss Josephine Roesch presided at the organ.  Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Washington park.  Mr. and Mrs. Parker were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Van Wagenen, Mr. and Mrs. Peter  H. Parker, Miss Ursula VanWagenen and Mr. Walter C. Lee. The bride was gowned in white satin and point lace and wore a veil with orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of bride's roses.  The lace and veil were worn by the bride's mother at her wedding 40 years ago.  The maid of honor, Miss Ursula VanWagenen, sister of the bride, wore a gown of pink voile and white lace and carried white sweet peas.  The bridesmaids, Miss Helen VanWagenen, sister of bride; Miss Ruth C. Lincoln of Norwich and Miss Ruby I. Crosby of Boston, Mass. were attired in gowns of white voile and white lace with pink sashes and carried pink sweet peas.  Mrs. John R. VanWagenen was gowned in lavender crepe meteor with embroidered chiffon.  Mrs. Peter H. Parker, mother of the groom was gowned in --- chiffon over gray satin.  The ushers were Mr. William L. VanWagenen of New York, Mr. H. Tracy VanWagenen of New Haven, Conn., Mr. Harold W. VanWagenen of South Norwalk, Conn., brothers of the bride, and Mr. Fred A. McNeil of this village. The bride and groom at a late hour took French leave of the guests and motored away on their wedding journey.  On their return they will reside on Albany street.  Mrs. Parker is a graduate of Wellesley and Mr. Parker of Yale University.  Both are also graduates of Oxford Academy.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

BUNNELL - HULL:  At Christ Church, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26, by Rev. James A. Robinson, Mr. H. Eugene Bunnell, to Miss Mary E. Hull, all of Guilford.

WHITCOMB - BRYANT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Adelbert Whitcomb, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mollie Bryant, of Sherburne.

COX - WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 20th, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Abraham Cox, of Fremont, Sullivan Co., to Miss M.M. Wheeler, of Oxford.

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B Anderson, to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford.

WOlCOTT - AUSTIN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, by Rev. S.M. Keeler, Mr. George W. Wolcott of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY} , to Miss Angie M. Austin of DeRuyter [Madison Co, NY].

GALPIN - DANIELS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, by Rev. A. Galpin, Mr. James V. Galpin to Miss Alice A. Daniels, all of McDonough.

WILBUR - NEWMAN:  In Havana, N.Y., Jan. 19th, by Rev. L. Brown, Mr. I.R. Wilbur of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Bella Newman, of Havana.

Obituaries (November 6)

Covill Bullock 

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

A sad and fatal accident occurred on the Midland railroad, near Munnsville [Madison Co., NY], on Tuesday of last week, resulting in the death of an elderly man named Covill Bullock, who resided in that town.  The Oneida Dispatch of last week gives the following particulars.

Deceased had been to Munnsville with his team, and returning, came to the crossing just before the passage of the night train going north, and while waiting in his carriage for the train to pass was struck and almost instantly killed.  It appears that his team became restive and unmanageable as the train approached, and ran upon the track.  When struck, Mr. B. was trying to turn them away from the track.  As soon as the man was seen by the engineer and fireman the alarms were immediately sounded, and every effort made to prevent an accident, but without avail.  The train was stopped as soon as possible, and the injured man taken up and carried to the house of John W. True, near by, and physicians sent for by Superintendent Day, who was on the train.  Deceased survived only a very few minutes after reaching the house.  A Coroner's jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts, and exonerated the Railroad company from blame.

William "Crip" Clark

April 1912

While attempting to board a moving pusher engine at Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY] Sunday night, William Clark of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] was thrown to the track beneath the wheels of the tender, with the result that both legs were cut off above the knees.  He died of his injuries soon after Dr. Charles S. Butler arrived and within an hour of the accident.  Clark was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] about 60 years ago and was one of the several children of Josiah L. Clark, a Mexican war veteran and the manufacturer of the well known "Grecian ointment" a half century ago.  Will or "Crip" as he was better known, left Oxford 20 or 30 years ago and had lived in Harpursville for some time, where he worked at the trade of a shoemaker. A few years ago he returned to town and found employment at the W.R.C. Home, but did not remain very long.  When a young man he lost a portion of his left leg while braking on a railroad in another section of the State.  The Harpursville Budget says:  William Clark, commonly called and known by his friends as "Crip," occupied the first floor of the old Brown [block] using the front room as a shoe store and the rear part as living rooms.  Being a bachelor Mr. Clark was living alone.  On Sundays his custom had been for some time to take dinner at the Centre Village hotel.  Sunday he went to Center village, a distance of one mile, and returning he started to go around by Nineveh Junction and took the evening train at that place, calculating to come to Harpursville depot and [go] by the bus to the village.  It was about 7 o'clock when he reached the Junction.  Not wishing to wait for the 8 o'clock train, and as pusher no. 801 was passing to push an extra freight up the grade, he attempted to get on to ride as far as Harpursville.  He caught hold of the rail but failed to hold on and was drawn under the engine, the wheels cutting off both legs about six inches from the body.  He was carried to the baggage room where he died in a few minutes.  The loss of blood and the shock did the work.  The body was taken by undertakers J.A. Kark & Son to the rooms in the village and his brother, Fred Clark, living in Binghamton, was notified. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Baptist church, Rev. R.E. Austin of the Methodist church officiating, with burial in Harpursville cemetery.  Friends and neighbors gave the departed due respect in attending the funeral. The deceased had no relatives in town but had been known by many for years. The principal floral offering was a large pillow beautiful and fragrant from his friends in the village.  Upon a purple ribbon was the inscription, "To Our Friend."  Clark has brothers and sisters living in different sections of the State.  Coroner Morse of this village was summoned Monday who found the facts substantially the same as stated above.

Sophronia (Burrows) Paddleford

March 17, 1846 - April 24, 1912

Sophronia, wife of Hanford Paddleford, died at her home at North Colesville [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday night, April 23d, after an illness of several months with an internal cancer.  She bore her suffering without a murmur and not only endeared herself to her family but to the whole neighborhood in which she was one of the number.  Her nurses can only speak words of praise for her.  Her hope was fixed on comforting words of the bible and she choose her funeral text from St. John 14-2.  Her funeral hymns were "Gathering Home," "Shall We Meet Beyond the River" and "The Christian's Goodnight," all chosen by her.  Her funeral was held at the Ohio church Friday at 1 o'clock.  Rev. I.L. Bronson of Chenango Forks officiating.  Many beautiful flowers rested on her casket.  One, a pillow with the word "Mother" on it.  Another with the description "At Rest."  A spray of roses from the Grange of which she was a member besides other beautiful Easter lilies, carnations, etc.  She leaves to mourn her loss one brother, Ed Burrows, of Quinneville, one daughter, Mrs. F. L. Mumford of Tunnel and two sons, Zael of Monroe, Orange county, and Henry, who lives at home.  Her son, Garner, died of typhoid fever twenty years ago last January.  Willey and Race of Greene had charge of the remains with burial in the New Ohio cemetery North Colesville, Broome Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

WADE:  In East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 8th, Mr. Garner Wade, aged 62 years.

BABCOCK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 1st, Hannah Babcock, aged 76 years.

SCOTT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 23d, Harvey Lozelle [Scott], son of Walter and Elmena Scott, aged 1 year, 8 months and 3 days.

REYNOLDS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 14th, Mrs. Catherine Reynolds, aged 86 years.

ROGERS:  At the Rectory of Zion Church, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Maggie [Rogers], daughter of Rev. F. Rogers, aged 16 years.

MANNING:  In Greene [Chenango co., NY] Jan. 12, Miss Libbie E. Manning, aged 18 years.

BILLINGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 15th, Eliza J. [Billings], eldest daughter of Charles and Nellie Billings, aged 18 years.

Obituaries (November 5)

Matthew B. Smith

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

SMITH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, Jan. 20th, Mr. Matthew B. Smith, aged 75 years.

Mr. Smith had been a resident of Coventry for the past fifty-five years.  He united with the 1st Congregational Church of the town fifty-four years ago, and was one of the number who, many years since, composed a colony from that Church, and established the 2d Congregational Church of Coventry. The wife with whom he had lived for more than half a century survives him, as do all his children, six in number, and all of whom are members of the Church to which he belonged.  During the last years of his life, Mr. Smith has been prevented by feeble health from engaging in the active duties of life, and rarely passed beyond the precincts of his own home, though during a large portion of his life he had been a very active and efficient business man.  His decline was quite gradual until the last few days of his life, when he rapidly failed, and on Thursday morning, the 20th inst., passed calmly and peacefully from earth, and, we hope and trust, entered the rest of Heaven.  

Joseph O. Thorpe

Chenango Union, January 5, 1870

We are indebted to Coroner Avery for the particulars of a sad case of drowning, which occurred in Chenango river about half a mile west of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday night of last week.  Mr. Joseph O. Thorpe started with his team and wagon from the Union Hotel, in Sherburne, about eight o'clock Tuesday evening for his home in Georgetown, Madison County.  The night was intensely dark, and it appears that upon arriving at the river bridge, about half a mile west of the village, the team not being able to see the track ran the wagon against the side of the bridge, breaking the whittle-tree and pole of the wagon. The team stopped on the embankment at the end of the bridge, and it is evident that Mr. Thorpe got out of the wagon to learn the extent of the damage, and being unable to see, stepped off the embankment and fell into the water--the river being swollen so much that the bank near the abutment was covered by bout three feet of water, forming a strong current, which swept the unfortunate man out into the stream, where he was drowned.  Some persons in passing found the team about nine o'clock the same evening and drove it back to Sherburne.  Search was commenced at once for the missing man; and his body was found about noon on Wednesday, about one hundred rods below the bridge.  Coroner Avery was notified and held an inquest on Thursday.  Deceased was about forty-seven years of age, and leaves a wife and one son.  Had the approaches to the bridge been properly guarded by railings, the accident could not have occurred; and we cannot forbear saying, that neglect to provide protection at such points against the recurrence of similar casualties, ought to subject those who are responsible for the neglect to the severest penalties.

Mary Ann (Betts) Philley

1837 - 1912

The death this morning at her home on State street of Mrs. J.C. Philley takes from the Community a woman who was known and held in high esteem for many years.  Mrs. Philley's maiden name was Mary Ann Betts, daughter of Warren and Eleanor Townsend Betts. She was born in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] May 1, 1837, and married Jefferson C Philley of McDonough the 23d day of January, 1861.  They resided there until 1888 when they came to Oxford, which has since been their home.  For many years Mrs. Philley has been an invalid and from the first her recovery was doubtful.  She was a woman of generous nature and when able took a vital interest in church work and social duties.  She was a member of the Baptist church and of Lafayette Chapter, No. 340, Order Eastern Star.  Mrs. Philley is survived by her Husband, One son, C.U. Philley of St. Joseph, Mo., and one daughter, Eva, wife of Dr. B.P. Hatch of Beattie, Kan., also a sister Mrs. Jane Philley of Waterloo, Iowa. The funeral services will be held at the house at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. R.A. Gates officiating.  Interment in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

DURHAM:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, after a lingering illness, Alma H [Durham], wife of James Durham, aged 56 years.

WEED:  In Ridgefield, Conn., Jan. 14th, Anna [Weed], wife of Bradley F. Weed of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 30 years.

MOWREY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Polly [Mowrey], widow of Ziba Mowrey, aged 70 years.

LORD:  In Stafford Springs, Conn., Jan. 19th, Mrs. Immogene H. Lord, daughter of John and Phila Sibley, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years.

ROGERS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d[?], Hiram [Rogers], son of Daniel Rogers, aged 20 years.

GRISWOLD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 21st, Sally [Griswold], wife of Juvinal Griswold, aged 64[?] years.

Marriages (November 6)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

ROBINSON - HICKS:  At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. James Robinson, of Norwich, to Miss Hattie Hicks, of Cortland, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

FIELD - HALL:  At the residence of the bride's father, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Orville L. Field, of Norwich, to Miss Mary A. Hall, daughter of Chas. M. Hall.

BRADLEY - TERRY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 29th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Uri Bradley, of Guilford, to Miss Cordelia N. Terry, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

CLARKE - GRANNIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. John S. Clarke of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah l. Grannis, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

TAYLOR - HINMAN:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29, by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. Thomas P. Taylor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ann Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

GOULD - SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John A. Gould of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jenette Smith of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

TAYLOR - MYRES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 1st, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. William B. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nettie Myres, of Greene.

TAYLOR - MYRES:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. George C. Taylor of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Myres, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

WHITE - BEADLE:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. A.C. Bowdish, Mr. Alfred White of Marathon to Miss Ella  J. Beadle of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

PECK - PRATT:  In Kiliawog, Broome Co., Dec. 22d by Rev. R.H. Gidman, Mr. Preston R. Peck of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Adell Pratt, Kiliawog.

MUNGEN - ALLEN:  In Washington D.C., Dec. 30th, by Rev. Dr. Pinckney, Mr. Theodore Mungen, of Ohio, to Miss Kate Allen of Washington, daughter of John S. Allen, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

PELLET - BROWN:  In Flint, Mich., Dec. 25th, by Rev. H.. Bennett, Mr. William R. Pellet to Miss Celia A. Brown, both of Flint.

GREEN - FERRIS:  In Fenton [Broome Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 30th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Robert A. Green of Willet [Cortland co., NY] to Miss Ella F. Ferris, of Fenton.

HALL - HANKS:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. William Hall, to Miss Emma Banks, both of German.

ADAMS - SMITH:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. William C. Adams, to Miss Louisa Smith, both of German.

Obituaries (November 4)

Mrs. LaGrange Davis
ca 1846 - 1912

The death of  Mrs. LaGrange Davis occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John R. Mosher, on South Canal street [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] Monday afternoon at the age of 66 years.  Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Mosher, and two grandchildren, Charles Mosher of Greene and Mr. Charles Baldwin of Lestershire. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.  Burial in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, NY].

Dr. Lewis Silvernail

1912

Dr. Lewis C. Silvernail, for 12 or 15 years, a resident of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday, following a prolonged illness. Dr. Silvernail was born in Prattsville, Greene county, and had a long and honorable career at the practice of medicine. The greater part of his life was spent in the practice of medicine in Oneonta, and also in Delaware county.  For years he lived in Whitney point and was for some time proprietor of the Chenango house in Greene.  While living in Binghamton he was not so active in practice as he had been in other places.  He was an Odd Fellow, and had also been prominent in Masonic circles, being a thirty-second degree member.  He belonged to Malta Commandery, Knights Templar, of Binghamton.

Minerva Hamilton

July 1912

Miss Minerva Hamilton, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday evening at the home of her niece, Mrs. E.E. Pratt, No. 8 Margaret street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], in the 83 year of her age. The funeral was held Monday night and the body was brought to Oxford Tuesday morning for burial in the Westcott cemetery west of the village.  Miss Hamilton was a sister of the late Austin Hamilton and the last of the family.  Fifty years ago she with a sister conducted a tailoress establishment on Navy Island and made nearly all the suits then worn by the men and boys in town.  Miss Hamilton had made her home with her nephew, George Hamilton, in Coventry, for the past twelve years and about three weeks ago went to Binghamton to visit other relatives.  Miss Hamilton or "Aunt Minerva," as she was called by many who loved her, will be missed by the many friends she made while she made her home in Coventry.  She always had a cherry word for those she came in touch with, and though not strong, always ready to lend a helping hand.

James Rowner & Harmon Rowner

September 1912

James Rowner, aged seven and his brother, Harmon [Rowner], aged four years, stepsons of Nathan Marshall of Milford [Otsego Co., NY], were burned to death in a fire in the Marshall living quarters over the Lyon excelsior factory Saturday morning.  The boys had been left alone playing after the breakfast meal, the father going to work and the mother to a nearby neighbor's.  The fire was discovered by a neighbor, who first saw the flames and smoke pouring out through the windows and at the same time the younger lad attempting to crawl out of the second story window. Entrance to the burning department was attempted but the fierceness with which the flames burned on reaching the section of the floor where baled excelsior had been stored made rescue work hazardous. When the fire had been overcome, the body of Harmon, the younger boy, was found by the window out of which he had been seen trying to climb, with his arms and legs entirely burned off.  James, the older lad, was found in a little attic over the living room, where he had evidently sought safety, almost as badly burned as his brother, though his features were recognizable. The Marshall family, whose circumstances are very poor, consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, a daughter Emma, aged thirteen, and the two boys, whose lives were lost. The loss of George L. Lyon who owned the building will be approximately $1,000 with no insurance.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 12, 1870

BURLINGAME:  At the residence of his brother, Charles Burlingame, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 7th, Mr. Joab Burlingame, aged 70 years.

CLARK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, Mrs. Lovina Clark, widow of the late Lot Clark, aged 87 years.

FOOTE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, after a short illness, Mr. James W. Foote, aged 67 years and 10 months.

LOOP:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, of consumption, O. Eliza [Loop], wife of Charles H. Loop, and daughter of John Pangburn, of this village, aged 37 years 1 months and 12 days.

CLARK:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, Mrs. Susan Clark, aged 57 years, widow of Anson Clark, and mother of Prof. Daniel Clark, of this village.

WEBB:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, Mr. Loring Webb, aged about 57 years.

COVILLE:  In Preston [Chenango Co., nY], Nov. 8th, Clarence B. [Coville] son of George J. and Ellen D. Coville, aged 8 months and 11 days.

BROWER:  In Poolville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 4th, of dropsy, Mr. Cornelius Brower, aged 61 years.

FOOTE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 30th, Dea. Amasa Foote, aged 91 years, formerly of Smyrna.

UNDERWOOD:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8th, Oscar [Underwood], son of Dr. Underwood, aged 11 months and 21 days.

JOHNSON:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 30th, Mr. Niram E. Johnson, formerly of Greene, aged 70 years.

STRATTON:  In Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 2d, Mrs. Lovina Stratton, aged 62 years.

HOLDREGE:  in East Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, Anna [Holdrege], wife of the late Ira Holdrege, aged 77 years.

Marriages (November 4)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 5, 1870

TAYLOR - HINMAN:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. R. Spafford, Mr. Thomas Taylor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

WEBSTER - DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. M.H. Webster of Poolville [Madison Co., NY], to Mrs. H.K. Dimmick of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BROWNING - HUNTLEY:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Charles W. Browning, to Miss Julia A. Huntley, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

HUNTLEY - NEWTON:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. George W. Huntley, to Miss Robie A. Newton, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

DANIELS - HARTWELL:  At the same place, same day, by the same, Mr. Charles V. Daniels, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Delora A. Hartwell, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

FREEMAN - THOMPSON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. G.A. Colgrove, Mr. Henry W. Freeman, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss May Thompson, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

DIXON - TYLER:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 26th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Robert H. Dixon, to Miss Lovon E. Tyler, all of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

BRIGGS - THURSTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by the same, Mr. James P. Briggs, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen L. Thurston, of Norwich.

MACENTYRE - COLE:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by the same, Mr. Charles Macentyre, to Miss Laura Cole, both of West Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].

BOSWORTH - BARNES:  At the residence of the bride's father in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. D. Davis, George G. Bosworth, M.D. of Triangle, Broome Co., to Miss Lucy E. Barnes, only daughter of William W. Barnes, Esq.

PECKHAM - JONES:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Henry M. Peckham, to Miss Sarah W. Jones, all of North Norwich.

CLEVELAND - BARTLETT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Lawrence B. Cleveland, to Miss Abbie D. Bartlett, all of Smyrna.

ROBBINS - PALMER:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Milo Robbins, of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Ann Palmer, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

KILEEN - HAIGHT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18th, by Samuel Steere, Esq., Mr. Thomas R. Kileen, of Whitestown [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss Sarah A. Haight of New Berlin.

CURTIS - MOSHER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Milan L. Curtis, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Mosher, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

MOREY - WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. W.R. Morey, to Miss S. P. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

RUSSELL - PARKER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Edgar Russell, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Theresa C. Parker of Norwich.

STOUGHTON - TREADWAY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. John C. Stoughton of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ella D. Treadway, of Bainbridge.