Obituaries (December 31)

Charles Punderson

Oxford Gazette, December 7, 1813

On the 23d ult., Mr. Charles Punderson, only son of Deacon Punderson, Aet 24.  In the death of Mr. Punderson, we have an evidence of the lively faith which can actuate those who place their hope on the God of Israel.  Among the many proofs which he gave of an interest in the Redeemer, a few moments before his death he broke out in the following animating lines

"Now to the wisdom of my lord and master,

Do I commit all that I have or wish for;

Sweetly as babes sleep will I give my life up,

When call'd to yield it."

Polly Punderson

Oxford Gazette, December 7, 1813

On the next day (24th) and while the remains of her husband were interring, Mrs. Polly Punderson, Aet 23.  All of the typhus fever.  Mr. and Mrs. Punderson have left three young children to lament their loss.   J.

Thankful Harrington

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

At her residence in Greene, Chenango County, Oct. 31, 1862, Thankful Harrington, wife of Joshua Harrington, aged 77 years.

Sister Harrington was a respectable member of the Episcopal Methodist Church.  She was an ornament to the church in which she belonged. She died in a good old age and came to her grave in peace--the prudent course she took in her family was such that her children could rise up and call her blest.  Mr. Harrington is left to mourn the loss of a faithful companion, and the children a kind and an affectionate mother--but their loss is her eternal gain. The funeral services were conducted by the writer who improved the occasion by addressing a large and respectable congregation, from Joshua 23d chapter and first clause of the 14th verse.   Charles F. Barnet.

Albert Follett

Died January 10, 1940, Norwich, NY

Albert Follett of Earlville [Madison Co., NY] passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 10, 1940, after a short illness at the age of 86 years.  There survive three children, Clarence Follett of Earlville, Mrs. Florence Figary of New Berlin and Mrs. Ruby Gibson of Plymouth.  His wife died in November.  Funeral services will be held at the Foster Funeral Parlors in Earlville Saturday, Jan. 13, 1940, at 2 p.m.

Cora Estalla Salisbury

Died May 7, 1935, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Cora Estalla Salisbury, wife of Dwight Salisbury, died at her home on the East River road at 12:30 Tuesday noon, aged 64 years. The deceased was born March 28, 1871 in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], but had been a resident here for many years. She had been ill about a week. Surviving besides her husband are four sons, Harry N. Salisbury of Norwich, Maxwell of Palmyra and Erwin and Emory of Norwich, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Cosens of Norwich and Mrs. Roscoe Kelsey of this city, also three grandchildren, Fay and Ray Cosens of Norwich and Maxwell, Jr., of Palmyra, also a brother, Eugene Salisbury of Unadilla.

Frances Prindle (Scott) Follett

Died April 24, 1940, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Prindle Follett, widow of Attorney Henry R. Follett will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector, will officiate with burial in the family plot at Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Scott, Mrs. Follett was born in this city Sept. 6, 1868.  Her sudden death Wednesday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital was learned with deep regret by a wide acquaintance.  Her education was in the Norwich schools.  Mrs. Follett was a sister of the late John Prindle Scott, noted composer. The family resided in Syracuse for some 20 years where Attorney Follett was prominent in legal circles and for several years served as assistant United States district attorney.  Mrs. Follett returned to Norwich about two years ago following the death of her husband.  She had just recently returned to this city after having spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Richard Hoffman of Teaneck, N.J., who is the only immediate survivor.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 27, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Don C. Parker, aged 65 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Miss Phebe Manley, aged 19 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of croup, Adda Louise [Cole], daughter of Murillo and Mary E. Cole, aged 1 year and 11 days.
Only one winter, and one summer, was little Adda permitted to cheer our home circle and then God called her, in the morning of life, and she passed away like a summer flower.

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., of croup, after an illness of 24 hours, Joseph H. [Osborn], youngest son of Ira and Charity Osborn, aged 8 years, 6 months and 19 days.

"Happy child, early blessed,

Rest in peaceful slumber rest.

Early rescued from the cares,

Which increase with growing years."

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Eleanor G. Fisher, daughter of Thompson Fisher, aged 16 years and 8 months.

In Washington, D.C., on the 13th inst., Dr. Francis R. Lyman, son of Dr. E.S. Lyman, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Miss Fanny M. Coats, aged 88 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Susan Moon, wife of George H. moon, aged 29 years.

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on the 19th ult., Mr. William W. Lee, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years and 7 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Mary Lee, wife of Comfort Lee, aged 58 years, 9 months and 5 days.

In the U.S. Naval Hospital, Mound City, Ill., on the 21st ult., of pleurisy and diarrhea, Lotus D. [Haight], son of Delos W. Haight, formerly of the 17th N.Y.S.V., and previous to his sickness, of the Gunboat St. Louis, in the 22d year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Eleanor G. Fisher, daughter of Thompson Fisher, aged 16 years and 8 months.

Obituaries (December 30)

Melissant Punderson

Oxford Gazette, December 7, 1813

At Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th of September last, Miss Melissant Punderson, daughter of Deacon Punderson, Aet, 16.  Miss Punderson was keeping school in an adjoining town, when hearing of the illness of a beloved sister, her ever ready feelings took the alarm, and with the many kindnesses of which she was capable, she hoped to be an instrument in restoring her sister in health to her aged parents.  How mysterious are the ways of Providence!  Her sister was indeed raised.  But the amiable Melissant was attacked with the disease, and after a sickness of sixteen days, her pure spirit ascended to the God which gave it, and her body was consigned to the house appointed for all the living.

Lois Walker

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th ult., Mrs. Lois Walker, at the advanced age of 70 years, the beloved wife of D. Shapley Walker, Esq.

For fifty years this attached couple have pursued the journey of life together in mutual love and affection, but now the aged husband deprived of the bodily presence of his partner, at the ripe old age of eighty-one, is left to follow to the spirit land her whom he so highly valued while here.  To him it may be said:

"The lamp of her love is thy guide through the gloom."

It is a most remarkable fact that this is the first death of an adult in this large family, consisting of husband and wife and eight grown up children, and with the exception of one infant, a demise some thirty-five years ago, is the only bereavement the family has ever sustained.  The deceased had attained that age that is seldom reached by persons of the present day.  She was a woman of unusually clear views, quick perception and discriminating judgment, and was truly a helpmate of her husband, and yet ever willing to yield to his superior wisdom. These traits of character united with a most affectionate disposition, qualified her for the care of her children to whose interests she was most devotedly attached and whose welfare she sought in all her labors.  Truly her children will rise up to call her blessed, ever cherishing the remembrance of her attentions.  Her benevolence prompted her to sympathize with the poor and needy so that no one ever applied to her in vain.  She welcomed all to her hospitalities, always however choosing the company of the good.  Thus favored with a long life she has made that life a blessing to many.  When on her dying bed, she was well aware of her dangerous situation and remarked to a friend present, that she was fully resigned to the will of God. She desired that the will of the Lord be done with her. But she is no longer a pilgrim on the earth.  Her blessed spirit has gone to reap the rewards of her good deeds, and husband and children and grandchildren are left to mourn her visible separation from them.

"But tell our gentle mother,

That on her grave we pour

The sorrows of our spirits forth

As on her breast of yore.

Happy thou art--that soon--how soon,

Our good and bright will see!

O mother! mother! may I dwell

Ere longswith them and thee."

S.J.

Lynn Walter Figary

Died October 22, 1930, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Lynn Walter Figary, aged 14 years, who died at the family home, Norwich R.D., will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home.  The deceased had been ill but a short time.  He was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Figary is survived by one sister and one brother. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY], and Rev. N.R. McPherson will officiate. The boy died Wednesday morning at 4:30 after a brief illness.

Minnie A. (Herrick) Figary

Died November 12, 1941, Butternuts, nY

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie A. Figary who died recently was held from the White Store church on Saturday with burial at the White Store cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], with service conducted by Rev. Louis V.S. Hutton.  Minnie Herrick Figary was born at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on Nov. 17, 1874 and was married to Morgan A. Figary on November 17, 1903.  She lived most of her life around Norwich and vicinity and was a member of the Episcopal chruch at Oxford. She is survived by a son, John Figary of Latham's Corners, three daughters,  Mrs. Philip Gerhards of White Store, Mrs. Ray Harris Cope of White Store and Mrs. James Blanklley and two brothers, Alvin Herrick of Brooklyn and James Winslow Herrick of Norwich and eight grandchildren.

Edward Ferris

Died April 15, 1941, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  E. Edward Ferris, 26, of Lake Areil, Pa., received a fracture of the right leg above the knee, lacerations of the right eye, possible fractured ribs, and shock about 8:30 o'clock last night when the car which he was driving collided with an Ontario and Western switch engine no. 317 at the Polkville crossing just east of the Norwich city limits.  Undersheriff Frank Machio and Deputy Harry Watts called to the scene ordered the injured man to the Chenango Memorial Hospital where he was attended by Dr. Thomas F. Manley.  The switch engine was backing across the highway in a southern direction with some freight cars attached.  Conductor J.J. Flanigan was in charge with F. Fineron, engineer.

Norwich:  Seriously injured Saturday night when his sedan was telescoped as it crashed into an O.&W. switch engine on the Polkville crossing just east of this city, Edward Ferris, 26, of Lake Ariel, Pa., died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital here yesterday afternoon. The 26-year-old truck driver was employed by the Dairymen's League at Mt. Upton and was en route to this city to visit friends when the accident occurred.  Following an autopsy at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the hospital by Drs. T.F. Manly and John R. Hollis, a verdict of death resulting from a thrombosis was issued by Dr. Matt G. Boname of Oxford, Chenango County coroner.  Young Ferris suffered a fractured right leg, head lacerations, fractured ribs and internal injuries in the accident.  His mother, Mrs. Samuel Ferris of Lake Ariel, called here by the accident, was at the bedside of her son when he died. His father, brought here by friends, attrived at the hospital a few minutes after the death of his son.  The body of young Ferris was taken to the Pennsylvania town last night for funeral arrangements.  He was a native of Maplewood, Pa. where h was born June, 8, 1914.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Wm. Henry Wescott, formerly of Oxford, aged 40 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Widow Mercy Lyon, aged 88 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of typhoid fever, Miss Harriet Lavina Gibbs, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Cornelia E. Doing, aged 17 years and 5 months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 30th ult., Mr. James Rhodes, aged 74 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Annie Marie C. [McCall], daughter of James A. and Ann Maria McCall, aged 18 years.

Marriages (December 29)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. William Storke, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to  Miss Kate Turk, of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. D.H. Macurdy, Mr. John F. Hopkins to Miss Jane E. Lobdell, all of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Walter T. Ogden of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anna Waterman, of South Oxford.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Smith Lane, to Miss Melissa E. Lyon, both of Bainbridge.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. Richard Roberts, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Permilia Geer, daughter of Wm. Geer, of Smyrna.

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY] on the 9th inst., by Rev. Mr. Halstead, Mr. Geo. A. Jacous, to Miss Louisa H. Simpson, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, November 27, 1862

At Ketchum's Corners, on the 25th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. Benjamin Bolt, to Miss Philomelia Harrington, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

 In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John M. Fitch, to Miss Louisa Knickerbocker, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Wm. E. Tracy, of Guilford, to Miss Helen J. Devall, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Albert C. Latham, to Mrs. Almira H. Penticost all of Norwich.

Chenango American, December 4, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. F. Rogers, Col. Geo. M. Gilbert of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Fannie J. Pratt, daughter of Alanson Pratt, Esq., of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Norman Squires of Smithville [Chenango Co., nY], to Miss Martha M. Edgerton, of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. J.M. Barr, Mr. Alexander Totman, to Miss Ellen J. Crandall, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, December 11, 1862

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the Rev. W. Roberts, Mr. Sophronius Barnett, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., nY], to Miss Epsy Ann Merchant, of Colesville.

In Newark, N.J. on Thursday, 27th ult., at the Catholic Cathedral, by Rev. Father Hickey, Mr. Francis Dinnin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia A. Moran, all of the above place.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. H. Garlick, James V. Lewis, M.D., of North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily E. Crumb, of Preston.

Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - November 1862

Letter from the New York 114th Regiment

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

Dear American:  There seems to be an intense feeling throughout the whole North, similar to the sensation produced when a person is holding his breath, in expectation of some sudden, electric shock, which may do him much personal harm or give the most pleasurable emotion.  For nearly two weeks the great army of the Potomac has been in motion, and for nearly two weeks have the public been on tiptoe, hoping to hear that a decisive battle had been fought and won by our forces, yet, save a few skirmishes there is no news that satisfies.  The people seem to be dissatisfied, and the loyal of this State, as well as of many others South, are crying out for energetic and decisive action.  Even the soldiers are growing impatient, and more especially those who are in quarters around Baltimore complain of inaction.  they say they enlisted for the war, and came South for the purpose of fighting, and do not want to be kept as guards over a city that could be demolished by the guns of the forts that surround it.  whether it was the complaints of soldiers, or other influence, the commander of the 128th N.Y.V., Col. D.C. Littlejohn, has been endeavoring to secure a place for this Brigade in the expedition fitting out for Texas, and has so far succeeded that last night on dress parade, Brigade order, no. 12 was read, ordering the commanders of 110th, 114th, 116th, 128th N.Y.V.'s and 38th Mass. V's to see that each man in their respective Regiments had an extra change of under clothing and shoes and to hold themselves in readiness for "distant service."  If your imagination is good you perhaps can guess how this order was received.  Every conjecture that could be thought of was made, some saying that Texas was the place of our destination, others claiming that we should stop at Charleston, and reap honor by helping to retake Fort Sumter and restore to it the flag that was insulted and torn by 10,000 cowardly miscreants, and still more asserting that we were to go up into Pennsylvania, at Hancock, to protect that State from another rebel raid.  Once before our Brigade, consisting of the above named Regiments, has had orders to hold itself in readiness to march at a day's notice, and this order, like the former one, may not amount to a movement.  Yet, I think, from the fact that all of the squads and companies that were detailed on guard from this and the other regiments mentioned above, have been relieved and ordered back to their camps, we shall soon be moving; and it seems to be the prevailing opinion, for since dress parade last night to the present writing, fourteen hours, there has been nearly a thousand letters directed to friends in Chenango and Madison counties, and passed thro' the regiment post office.  Another indication is that the colonel has employed, at his own expense, a man to instruct us in battalion movements, and to take charge of the regiment when on general parade, which he probably would not have done were we to stay in our present camp.

The general health of our regiment is good, there being but few confined to the hospital.  In Co. B, there are two men who are under the charge of the surgeon.  John Nelson, of Norwich, is at Stewart's Mansion Hospital, and Daniel Hough, of Pitcher, at West's Warehouse Hospital, both sick with a fever.  Last night, a death occurred in Co. I.  A man named Marcell Dutton, of Otselic, complained of a very sore throat on Saturday, and went to the surgeon for medicine, telling him that he thought he had the diptheria, but the Doctor reported him fit for light duty, and last night (Sunday) his throat filled up so rapidly that no medicine could help him.  Co. E, I believe, enjoys very good health.

Respectfully Yours,   A.

Obituaries (December 27)

Livonia (Sharp) Forbes

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of typhoid fever, Mrs. Livonia Forbes, wife of Willis Forbes, in the 51st year of her age.

Mrs. Forbes was born in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], in the year 1811.  Her father David Sharp removed to DeRuyter, Madison Co., during her infancy.  When she was about four years of age her father died, leaving her mother in care of a large family of children, who afterwards was married to Reuben Horton, and moved into this town.  In December in the year 1836, she united with the Baptist Church then worshiping at Genegantalet Corners.  In August, in the year 1842, she was married to Willis Forbes.  Soon after her marriage she changed her Church relation to the Baptist Church in this village.  Of this church she remained a faithful and much beloved member until the time of her death. She was pleasant and amiable in her disposition always cheerful and happy, she contributed not a little to make others happy around her.  As a companion she was faithful, affectioante and devoted, always happy in doing something to promote the happiness of her family and friends around her.  During her last sickness, which lasted about seven weeks she was a great sufferer yet all the time she manifested a remarkable degree of patience and was so cheerful, and withal so much resigned to her condition that it was a pleasant task to wait at her bedside.  Her loss is most deeply felt by the family, and she will be missed by a large circel of relatives and friends who mourn her loss, yet such was her faithfulness as a Christian, and such the strength of her unwavering hope that we all may feel that what is our loss is her unspeakable gain.

"O, mother, sweetest name on earth,

]We lisp it on the knee--

And idolize its sacred worth

In manhood's ministry,

And if I e'er in heaven appear--

A mother's gentle hadn, and tear

Theat pointed to a Saviour here,

Shall lead the wanderer there."

Betsey Gregory Peck

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 30, 1939

Mrs. Betsy Gregory Peck, beloved wife of Clarence Peck, passed away very suddenly early Sunday morning, March 26, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of three years of heart trouble.  Mrs. Peck was born 70 years ago, July 24, 1868, in the Town of DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Gregory.  Forty-three years ago, last October, she was united in marriage to Clarence Peck, at Norwich. To them were born six children, four daughters, Mrs. Ada Follett, who made her home with her parents, Mrs. Francis McFarland, Mrs. Amy Aloi of Norwich and Miss Lottie Peck of New York City, and two sons, Leon of Buffalo and Clifford of New Haven, Conn.  Thirteen years of her married life have been spent in Guilford. A devoted wife and mother, her passing will be keenly felt in the home circle. Services were held Wednesday, with the Colwell brothers in charge. Burial was at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Peck and the family.

Charles F. Pudney

Died January 27, 1939, Otselic, NY

Charles F. Pudney, a highly respected citizen, passed on, at his home in Otselic Center [Chenango Co., NY], Friday, January 27, a victim of pneumonia.  Mr. Pudney was born January 9, 1879, in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where his early life was spent.  He was the oldest child of Walter E. and Esther E. Pudney. About 40 years ago he went to Norwich to work, soon starting for himself in the grocery business on Birdsall street.  June 27, 1906 he married Eunice Anderson, who passed on, April 2, 1926.  September 4, 1927 he married Helen Mathews of New York city, who survives him.  March 1, 1937, he moved to Otselic Center, where he spent many happy hours.  Mr. Pudney had many friends who admired him for his untiring energy and cheerfulness.  Particularly was his nobility of character shown by his faith in others.  His was a life of unselfish service. Besides the widow he leaves a sister, Mr. W.H. Weaver, Sherburne; a brother, Roderick W. Pudney, Little Falls; an uncle, Mert W. Pudney, East Hartford, Conn., and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the Breese Funeral Home, Norwich Jan. 30 at 2 p.m., Rev. George Callender pastor of the Methodist church, of which he was a member, officiating. The burial was at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, of hemorrhage, Pamelia [Osborn], wife of Lieut. E.M. Osborn, of the 114th Reg., N.Y.V., and daughter of John Youlin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], age 33 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. Levi Beardsley, aged 66 years and 5 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Capt. Asahel Bixby, aged 93 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Jeduthan Hitchcock, aged 78 years.

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

At the residence of his parents, in Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of typhoid fever, Mr. Maitland B. Hill, of this village, aged 19 yrs.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Thankfull [Harrington], wife of Mr. Joshua Harrington, aged 77 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Miss Milly Thomas, aged 80 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Hiram F. Purdy, aged 26 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of diptheria, Kneelon Howard [Bartoo], only child of Jesse and Henrietta Bartoo, aged 2 years, 5 months and 6 days.

Marriages (December 26)

Purdy - Welch

Married July 4, 1931, Norwich, NY

Miss Mary Adaline Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Welch of Turner street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Donald W. Purdy of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Saturday  morning at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.W. Nicholson, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church at the home of the bride.  Relatives and close friends of the parties were the guests.  The bride was attended by Miss Frances Spencer, while Edward Baulf acted as best man.  Mrs. Leon Carnalia, cousin of the bride, played the wedding march. The bride's gown was of white taffeta and she carried a bouquet of white lilacs and baby's breath. The bridesmaid was attired in green organdie, trimmed in lavender and carried a bouquet of cosmos and larkspur. The bridal party stood under an arch of pink and white, while the house was filled with garden flowers of various colors.  Following the ceremony a delicious wedding breakfast was served, after which the bride and groom left immediately by motor for a short wedding trip.  They will be at home after July 11 at 2 Crandall street, Binghamton.  The bride was a member of this year's graduating class while the groom is a promising young business man of Binghamton.  He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Purdy. The day was also the 53rd wedding anniversary of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Welch of East Main street.

Pike - Cooley

Married June 1943, Norwich, NY

Betrothal:  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Cooley, of Norwich, Chenango Lake road, [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their only daughter, Florence Ruth. to Phillip l. Pike, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Pike of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in the summer.  Miss Cooley is a graduate of the Norwich high school class of 1942 and has been outstanding in 4-H club work.  She is treasurer of the Chenango County 4-H Council.  At present she is an employee of the Scintilla Magneto Corporation at Sidney.  Mr. Pike is a graduate of Sherburne Central school, class of 1942, and is associated with his father in the operation of their dairy farm.  He is vice president of the Chenango County 4-H Council.

Chenango Telegraph, June 11, 1943

Miss Florence Ruth Cooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Cooley of Norwich, became the bride of Phillip LeRoy Pike, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pike of North  Norwich on Thursday  night at 8:30 o'clock in the Calvary Baptist church. Rev. Reginald Matthews performed the ceremony. The altar was set with candles and lilacs.  Mrs. Eugene Kirkby played the wedding marches and Miss Eloise Elsbree of Oxford was soloist.  Mrs. Ivar Almstedt was matron of honor and Mrs. Hubert Barnes, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid.  Hubert Barnes was best man, and Richard Cooley, brother of the bride, Ivar Almstedt and Harry Pike, cousin of the groom served as ushers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore white satin and marquisette with finger tip veil and carried a bouquet of white rose buds.  Mrs. Ivar Almstedt wore aqua and Mrs. Hubert Barnes wore rose and both carried bouquets of spirea.  Mrs. Cooley mother of the bride, chose navy blue with white accessories and a white rose corsage.  Mrs. Pike, mother of the groom, was attired in a gown of light blue and had a red rose corsage. The bride's going away suit was light blue with white accessories. 

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Burton Westover, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia F. Weeks, of the former place. 

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Philo S. Shelton, to Miss Helen A. Sheldon, both of Guilford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. Edward Z. Lewis, Mr. Edwin L. French, to Miss Betsey Jane Ogden, both of Norwich.

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by J. Ferguson, Esq., Mr. Nathaniel Pelsho, to Miss Cornelia Barnes, of Smithville.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Loren Doing, Esq., Mr. Henry Newton, of East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Mrs. Julian Benedict of Plymouth.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 6th ult., by Rev. I. Sperry, Mr. Colby K. Godfrey to Miss H. Amelia Godfrey, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 24)

George Hotchkin

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

Geo. Hotchkin, of Lebanon [Madison Co., NY], a volunteer in the 114th Regiment, unfortunately cut off one of his toes with an ax, while on a visit home, just before the Regiment left Norwich, and black erysipelas setting in, death ensued.

Sarah B. Follett

Died October 19, 1933, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Sarah B. Follett, aged 67, wife of Nelson Follett of Amberville [Chenango Co., NY], died at 9:25 Thursday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services will be held at the Amberville residence Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. H.H. Hadley of St. Andrew's Episcopal church, New Berlin, officiating.  Burial will be made in the North Norwich cemetery. Deceased is survived by her husband; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Follett; two brothers, Elmer and William Bryant of Sherburne; one nephew and several nieces.

Flora M. Potter

Died October 19, 1933, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Flora M. Potter of Greene, R.D. 1 [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] late Wednesday night, a few hours after her admittance for treatment.  Deceased was 60 years old.  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Willey and Company at Greene. Burial will be made in Greene. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Brown and one brother, Merton Miller, of Smithville.

Earl Lewis

Died October 18, 1933, Ilion, NY

Word was received here today of the death Tuesday night of Earl Lewis of Ilion [Herkimer Co., NY].  Mr. Lewis was well known in Norwich, having married the former Ruth Haight of this city. Deceased held a responsible position at the Remington Arms Company in Ilion.  Funeral services will be held at Ilion Friday afternoon at two o'clock.  Besides his wife, deceased is survived by his mother and a son, Robert all of Ilion.

Laura Potter

Died October 12, 1940, Preston, NY

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Laura Potter, widow of Willet H. Potter, who died at the county home at Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Friday was held from the Methodist church in this village where she has been a life-long member, Tuesday afternoon.  Burial was in the family plot at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

John F. Powderly

Died September 25, 1933, Norwich, nY

John F. Powderly, 46, died at 6 o'clock Monday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where he had been a patient for the past eight weeks.  Mr. Powderly was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] May 10, 1887, but had been a resident of Norwich for 37 years.  He was well known and well liked by many friends, who will be saddened by his untimely passing.  Mr. Powderly was engaged in hotel business in this city for a time, but in recent years had operated the Colonial gas station on Rexford street. The deceased was a World War veteran and a member of Norwich post, American Legion, and Norwich Lodge of Elks.  He lived at 124 East Main street. There survive his wife, Margaret Powderly, his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Powderly, two sisters, Mrs. John Sheehy and Miss Anna Powderly, and a brother, James Powderly of this city. Funeral services will be held from the late home at 9 o'clock Thursday morning and at 9:30 in St. Paul's church.

Charles A. Powers

Chenango Telegraph, February 2, 1926

Charles A. Powers of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] ill only three hours, died at his home in that place Wednesday, aged 56 years.  Paralysis of the heart was given as the cause of death.  Mr. Powers is survived by his wife, Mae C. Powers, two sons, Alvin L. and Horatio G., of Norwich, a brother, Wesley E., of Oneonta, a sister, Mrs. Elias Hopkins of Franklin, a granddaughter, Alice of Holmesville and four grandchildren, Ethel, Margaret, Raymond and Charles Powers of Norwich.  Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

G. Laverne Pratt

Died November 24, 1931, Erie, PA

G.L. Pratt, 65 years old, for years one of Erie, Pa. leading furniture dealers, died about 4 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, November 24, 1931, in Hamot hospital, that city, following an illness of about five weeks.  Mr. Pratt was born December 10, 1867, in Smithville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], son of Odgen A. and Wealthy A. Pratt.  He went to Norwich when a young lad and lived there for a number of years.  Later he went to Jamestown and 1897 he went to Erie, Pa., where in 1900 he founded the G.L. Pratt Furniture company.  He married Anna Gillou of Geneva, who died in 1918.  He was a man of genial disposition, public spirited, fond of travel and loyal to his friends.  He is survived by one brother, Orin L. Anderson of Norwich, and three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Mathewson and Mrs.  Hannah Wells of Norwich and Miss Lily Pratt of Sherburne. Several nieces and nephews also survive.  He was active in Masonic work, being a member of Keystone Blue lodge, the consistory, the commandery and Shrine and also affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Mr. Pratt was active in the Men's class of the First M.E. church and a member of the board of trustees of the church, a director of the City Mission and a director of the Citizen's mortgage company. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence, Rev. Clarence R. Allen, pastor of the First M.E. church, officiating, assisted by Rev. C.A. Blackmore, of the City Mission, and Rev. A.B. Phillips, of Ripley, N.Y.  Interment was in Erie cemetery, the Knight Templars acting as an escort.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 30, 1862

In the Battle of Antietam, on the 17th ult., Charles Tracy, private in Co. K, 12th Reg. Mass., son of the late Col. Otis J. Tracy, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 21st inst., Hannah [Hurlburt], wife of Dr. H. Hurlburt, in the 61st year of her age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 25th inst., Mr. Henry Cook, a soldier, aged about 50 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., nY] on the 18th inst., of diptheria, Harlan A. [Coville], only son of Joseph A. Coville, aged 11 years.

Letter from the 114th Regiment - October 1862

Letter from the 114th Regiment

Chenango American, October 23, 1862

On Special Duty
Baltimore, Oct. 20, 1862

Dear American:  The past two weeks have been of great interest, not only to the soldiers of the great Union army, but to the citizens of the States both North and South.  While the Free North, though mourning for the "lost in battle," have had occasion to rejoice over victories won and enemies put to flight, the South is wailing at its defeat and overt dissensions threaten to swell into open rupture.  It seems that Gov. Brown, of Georgia, repudiates the "Conscription act" of the rebel Confederacy, and refuses to furnish conscripts to swell the rebel rabble, and lo! Virginia is ready to rise up and overwhelm "the traitor in our midst."  Yet Jeff. Davis dare not enforce a single law that has been passed unless the overpowering arm of the military is handy to back him up, and he complacently overlooks the acts of the naughty Georgian. The Richmond papers are full of "sighs and tears," and communications swell every column calling on the "patriots at home," as well as the "lovely women of the South," to contribute something to cover the nakedness of "the brave defenders of their homes and liberties."  The fact is, dear American, we sometimes are almost constrained to send the beggars of our abundance, but the law withholdeth our gifts.

Our regiment still continues in camp where we were first ordered, although it is getting pretty well thinned out by drafts for guard duty.  Your correspondent "Steel Pen" was in error about the position of the different companies who were sent out on guard. Co. I, instead of guarding a bridge 8 miles from the city, are at Camden St. Hospital in this city.  Fifty men of Co. H, are at Marlboro, Prince George County, Md., assisting in drafting officers, instead of guarding a hospital. Co. F, instead of being at Prince George co., are occupying the mansion of the rebel General of Cavalry, Stuart, guarding convalescent Union soldiers. They are in one of the most beautiful spots around Baltimore.  It commands a view of the entire city, the bay, and the surrounding country; and I can not imagine what should possess a man to compel him to leave such a lovely place for the uncertain honors of a wicked conspiracy.  Since the letter of "Steel Pen" was written, Co. K, have been withdrawn from the regiment to guard the grounds and house which the Government occupy as a hospital, formerly belonging to --- McKim.  Co. E have also been taken to act as guard around the Baltimore and Washington and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot. They also take charge of rebel prisoners that may have occasion to stop in the city for a few hours. They also have a very pleasant location.

I learn by letters from home that you have rainy and disagreeable weather, and I have wondered what it was that should make such a difference in climate in this part of the State, and, in fact, in Pennsylvania, as well as south of us, we have had but little rain for a month or six weeks --- not enough to make four days steady rain. The sun has shone bright and warm through the day, and at night, although somewhat cool, the moon and stars have made it pleasant for the sentinel.

Yesterday a trio of us had permission to be absent through the day, and a stroll out into the country was agreed upon.  We were surprised to see the leaves upon the trees so green, and as we passed the market gardens, still more surprised to see the gardeners "setting out" cabbage plants, sowing onion and beet seed, hoeing string beans and carrying on the work of June in our country.

"We soldiers" shall be glad when our "county papers" get through talking politics, so that you will be able to give us a little more "local news."  By the way your paper comes to the Soldier's Reading Room, and I assure you it is welcome, as would be the Oxford Times, Chenango Union, the Telegraph, and other papers in the vicinity where the 114th Regiment was recruited.  If you would call the attention of these papers to the fact that the loyal citizens of Baltimore have fitted up this room and furnished it with books, papers, magazines, lights, &c, and especially invite the Union soldier to come there and spend his leisure hours, free of charge, they would not hesitate to place upon their books the address "Baltimore Union Reading Rooms."

The "draft" has taken place in this State, and I learn that a large representation of the secession class have been "drawn in."  At any rate, here in the city, I have known one man to say if $2,000 would buy a substitute, he was ready to pay it. There has been no difficulty in this part of the State, so far as I can learn, and it is to be hoped, that, for the honor of the country, there will be no resistance shown.

There was very nearly a riot here on Friday afternoon. The telegrams and bulletins said that McClellan had been fighting and gained another important victory, and the offices of the evening papers were besieged by as excited a crowd as I ever saw.

Yours,   A.

Letter from NY 152d Regiment - October 1862

Letter from the 152d Regiment

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

Herkimer Co., Oct. 6, 1862

Eds. American:  You have undoubtedly expected to hear from me before this, and you would, had not "changing scenes and circumstances" deprived me of the complete control of my own actions and inclinations.

You have probably learned that I am not going in the Syracuse Regiment.  Yielding to the wishes of friends and my own feelings I enlisted, shortly after leaving you, in the 152d Regiment, from Herkimer County, and with the fate of that noble band of patriots my own destiny is now linked.  Our camp is situated on a high piece of table land overlooking several thousand acres of as rich and fertile land as the Empire State can boast of.  Since our tents were "pitched," the weather, with the exception of two or three days, has been beautiful, and that with the magnificent scenery around us has made camp life, thus far, romantic in the extreme.  A more contented and happy "lot of boys" you can not find, than the soldiers of the 152d Regiment.

Last Friday we received orders to march on Friday next, the 10th, but I hardly think we will get off before the first of next week.  Our Regiment received and accepted an invitation last week to attend the County Fair held at Mohawk, and a fine time we had. The men behaved like true soldiers, and though liquor was sold on the ground, only two soldiers were seen to be intoxicated.  We think this fact speaks well for the character of the Regiment. We are, one and all, eager to get down in "Dixie."  The spirit of patriotism burns brightly in old Herkimer County.  Men and money are poured forth like water.  Many of our towns give three hundred dollars bounty; among them Fairfield, Newport and Little Falls. The county gives fifty, which with the Town, State and United States bounties makes five hundred dollars that each man gets who enlist in any of the towns I have mentioned; so you perceive old Herkimer is not behind her sister counties in liberality and patriotism.

You will hear from me again, as soon as our Regiment arrives in Washington.

Yours, truly,  J.L.T.  

Blog listing November 26 to December 22, 2019

Listing of blog postings for November 26 to December 22, 2019

Marriages

Posted November 29, 2019

Emma Emogene Youngs - Philip John Weltz (Sherburne, 1931)

Elizabeth Grace Wilcox - Harold Emery Neff (Erieville, 1931)
Frances M. Scarlett - Ernest Oechslin (Sidney, 1947, engagement)
Mr. & Mrs. Kendrick D. Wheeler (50th anniversary, Norwich, 1930)
Marriage notices - 1859
     Silas Cheesbro - Permelia Blodgett (Brookfield / Plymouth)
     John Bailey - Jane H. DeForest (Unadilla)
Marriage notices - 1862

     Charles Lockwood - Jeanette Church (Greene)
     Henry Johnson - Alice Sharp (Greene)
     Mills B. Callender - Amelia M. Swain (NYC)
     Samuel Williams - Lizzie F. Palmer (Albany / Vernon Centre)
     Van B. Crain - Phebe A. Ackley (Norwich)
     Abel Comstock - Cynthia  M. Thomspon (Norwich)

Posted December 10, 2019
Henry E. Pegg - Grace M. Evans (Morris / Norwich, 1904)
Silas Owen Peet - Anita Mae Ford (Edmeston / South New Berlin, 1940)
Lewis A. Pfeil - Helen Barr (Guilford / Norwich, 1938)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Chester E. Steward - Miss D. Newton (Plymouth)
     Milo B. Benedict 0 Miss M.E. Phillips (Plymouth)
     George Teed - Olive Patridge (Afton)
     Col. S.J.N. Smith - Mary M. Arnold (New Orleans / Norwich)
     John W. Shear - Phronie Edson (Colesville)
     Albert E. Lord - Climenia C. Slawson (Pitcher / Scranton PA)

Posted December 12, 2019
Gertrude A Brookins - Theodore B. Phelps (Norwich, 1942)
Mary C. Clark - Vincent Lowe (Norwich / Brooklyn, 1942)
Elizabeth M. Peeler - Levi G. Haynes (Cleveland OH / Norwich, 1938)
Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Payne (50th Anniversary, South New Berlin, 1940)

Posted December 16, 2019
Morna Alice Mundey - F. Rowland Hamm (Norwich, 1932)
Norma Bennett - Richard Phetteplace (Norwich, 1941)
Hazel M. Holcomb - Archie W. Benedict (Tunnel / Port Crane, 1914)
50th Anniversary celebration for the following (Norwich, 1942)
     Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Aldrich
     Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Phillips
     Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Weeden
     Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Colegrove
     Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Halbert
     Mr. and Mrs. Milton Steward
Marriage notices - 1862
     Adsburn Birdsall - Eliza R. Montgomery (NYC)
     Jerome Harvey - Cyntha M. Green  (Potter Co PA / Triangle)
     Rufus J. Cornish - Mary J. Eastwood (Coventry)
     Charles B. Wylie - Ellen Cornish (Coventry)

Posted December 18, 2019
Marriage Notices -1862
     Charles E. Brett - Celia Lewis (Guilford / New Berlin)
     Daniel Terrel - Mary May (Greene)
     Jesse Inman - Betsey A. Brewer (Plymouth)
     Albert H. Burdick - Laura Mury (Lincklaen)
     George S. Lattimer - Lois Ryder (Plymouth)
     Mr. E.H. Joslyn - Sarah Banks (New Berlin)
     James A. Skillen - Lucinda Adams (Greene)
     Thomas Lane - Martha J. Brown (Chenango Forks / Greene)
     Rev. Daniel Ballou - Betsey M. Webb (Oxford)
     Eli Fredenburgh - Lucy A. Briggs (Sherburne)
     Mr. A.D. Harrignton - Emma A. Waldron (Pitcher / Pharsalia)
     Eli Merrills - Mary Wails (Sherburne)

Posted December 22, 2019
Jane Marsh - Leo Pratt (Coventry / North Afton, 1940)
Frank Blood - Florence C. Spaulding (Norwich, 1940)
Helen Frances Schat - Carlton E. Pinney (Greene / Norwich, 1942)
Lillian V. Eaton - Wilford C. Pinney (Norwich, 1938)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Jacob T Davidson - Miss C.A. McIntosh (Oxford / Smithville)
     John Chappel - Mary E. Salisbury (Greene)
     Charles E. Brett - Celia Lewis (Guilford / New Berlin)
     Mr. G.T. Jones - Bessie H. Comstock (Bloomington IL / Norwich)

Obituaries

Posted November 27, 2019

Frances A.L. Jacox (New Berlin, 1933)

Sarah Louella Jacox (Butternuts, 1933)

Almon A.Jaynes (Utica, 1935)

George Henry Jenkins (New Berlin, 1938)

Death Notices - 1862

     Oscar Phelps (Greene, 23y)  Civil War soldier, died in Philadelphia

     Elizabeth M. Dyer (Willett, 31y)

     John Adams (Oxford, 72y)

     Elijah West (McDonough, 27y)

     Addie Odell (Coventry, 2y)

Posted November 28, 2019
Isabella (Baker) Dalrymple (Marlboro MA, Pharsalia, 1859)
Herman Davis (South Plymouth, North Otselic, 1892)  drowning accident
Erford C. Landers (Oxford, 1941)
Lillie Lamphere (New Berlin, 1937)
Frank Lamb (South New Berlin, 1938)
Death Notices - 1859
     Stephen Winsor (Guilford, 73y)
     John Pachin (Guilford, 79y)
     Benjamin Davis (New Berlin Centre, 81y)
     Lydia May Willard (New Berlin, 4y)
     Lydia J. Hyde (Pitcher, 9 months)

Posted November 30, 2019
Julius A. Brown (Plymouth, 1859)  Shooting accident
Norris Davis (New Berlin, 1915)
Charles Decker (Cooperstown, Edmeston, 1942)
Catherine DeGaetano (Norwich, 1941)
Ernest Decker (Edmeston, 1933)  Shooting accident
Death Notices - 1859
     Eleanor Carruth (Norwich, 66y)
     Raby Whitman (Otselic, 103y)
     Sylvanus Rice (Greene, 1y)
     John Davidson (Sherburne, 41y)
     Asa Shattuck (German)
     Mrs. -?- Slater (Plymouth)
Death  Notices - 1862
     Charles C. Willard, M.D. (Greene, 33y)
     Lambert Terrell (Smithville, 59y)
     Georgiana ?ushman (Plymouth, 1y)
     Smyrna (Philo Nearing (Smyrna, 73y)
     Mary Gates (Woodhull, 78y)
     Samuel Ackley (Smyrna, 85y)

Posted December 2, 2019
Death Notices - 1862
     Betsey Merriam (Smithville, 65y)
     Esther A. Merrills (Oxford, 47y)
     Eunice Brown (Norwich, 68y)
     Roxalana Leach (Norwich, 51y)
     Arthur Donnell (King Settlement, 55y)
     Joseph May (Norwich, 88y)
     William H. Brown (Norwich, 25y)
     Frances V. Turner (Preston, 24y)
     Mr. A. Bacon (Pharsalia, 46y)
     John Tuttle (New Berlin)
     Alfred Moffatt (Greene, 77y)
     Sarah Hayes (Norwich, 46y)
     Hannah French (Pilot Mound MN, Norwich, 70y)
     Herman Halberg (Norwich, 2y)
     Emma Halberg (Norwich, 3y)
     Julia A. Eggleston (Norwich, 21y)
     Jonathan Matthewson (South New Berlin, 51y)
     Susan J. Van Cott (Guilford, 44y)
     Lucretia Merritt (Bainbridge, 60y)
     Seth Andrews (Preston, 4y)
     William Wesley Andrews (Preston, 6 months)
     Sally Ingersoll (Smithville, 54y)
     Mr. E. Condo Chace (Preston, 42y)
     Elizabeth Sturgeon (Smithville, 56y)
     Henry Davidson (Sherburne, 41y)

Posted December 3, 2019
Harvey Hubbard (Norwich, 1862)
Lottie Curtis (Somerville, NJ, South  New Berlin)
Calvin Lysander Parker (New Berlin, 1943)
Harriet (Johnson) Parker (New Berlin, 1939)
Horatio S. Parsons (Bainbridge, 1931)
Death Notices - 1859
     infant child McCullor (Norwich)
     Walter McCullor (Norwich, 4y)
     Adelia McCullor (Norwich, 30y)
     Hannah Gordon (Oxford, 43y)
     Zilpha Crandall (Guilford, 63y)
     Rev. B.C. Ferguson (Plymouth, 37y)
     Margaret Gale (McDonough, 57y)
     Charles O. Foote (Sherburne, 53y)
     Chloe Kinney (Sherburne, 15y)
     Benjamin T. Burdick (NYC, Norwich, 32y)

Posted December 4, 2019
Orra H. White (Norwich, 1942)
Fred Patrick (New Berlin, 1943)
Alice Mary (Hunter) Richmond, 1942)
Leslie D. Peck (South Edmeston, 1930)
Abby J. (Pellet) Peck (North Norwich, 1942)
Cordelia Peaslee (Oneonta, 1944)

Posted December 9, 2019
Richmond Snell (Baltimore, Coventry, 1862)  Civil War Soldier
Lovina Baker (Guilford, 1859)
Death notices - 1859
     Harriet L. Millard (Oxford, 2y)
     John McKenne Gomes (Oxford, 17y)
     Judson Beckwith (McDonough, 18y)
     Reuben Tillotson (Columbus, 63y)
     John M. Lewis (Marathon)
     Abby Green (Mt. Upton, 73y)
     Allea? A. Ferris (Guilford, 21y)
     Laura Hotchkiss (Greene, 36y)
     Charles O. Foote (Pharsalia, 33y)
     Margaret Gale (McDonough, 67y)
     Cyrus McMaster (Afton, 18y)
Death notices - 1862
     Lewis Lyon (Greene, 6y)
     Elizabeth McBirney (Smithville, 48y)
     Eva A. Baxter (Smithville, 2y)
     Lucy P. Tillotson (Greene, 3y)
     Mr. W. Oysutebbanks (German, 70y)
     Mary Jane Taylor (Pitcher, 30y)
     Henry Brown (Puna IL, Norwich, 54y)
     Liver Heneny (Union Grove WI, Plymouth, 80y)
     John Havens (Oxford, 72y)

Posted December 11, 20189
Albert K. Peet (Edmeston, 1939)
George Hickox (Preston, 1939)
Glenn D. Peet (Utica, Edmeston, 1938)
Bessie Lydia Phelps (New Berlin, Norwich, 1933)
Raymond E. Peck (Norwich, 1939)
Death Notices - 1862
     Thomas Main (Oxford, 89y)
     Susan E. Myers (Norwich, 3y)
     Fanny F. Hughson (Norwich, 2 months)
     Polly Willet (Smyrna, 31? y)
     Gertrude Adelle Smith (North Pitcher, 18y)
     John H. Morris? (North Pitcher, -8?y
     Mary Elizabeth Pratt (Bainbridge, 8y)
     Mrs. David Bateman (Bainbridge, 70y)
     Daughter of Ovid Lines (Bainbridge, 11y)

Posted December 13, 2019
Paul PerLee (North Norwich, 1930)
William H. Perry (Sidney, 1938)
Floyd R. Phetteplace (Norwich, 1940)
Jennie B. Hawley (Norwich, 1924)
Garry Kimball Phetteplace (North Norwich, 1939)
Jesse D. Phetteplace (Norwich, 1940)

Posted December 16, 2019
Louisa Eliza (Laduo/Ladne) Phetteplace (New Berlin, 1912)
Sarah I. Philley (Norwich, 1941)
Lettie Phillips (New Berlin, 1927)
Ralph Pickens (Morris, 1935)
Adelia (Sargeant) Sage Pike (Morris, 1926)
Death notices - 1862
     Lester Grosvenor Reynolds (Greene, 7 months)
     Patty Randall (Norwich, 91y)
     Thomas Francis Milner (Norwich, 10 months)
     Joe Slater (Smyrna, 72y)
     Francis S. Freeman (Plymouth, 29y)

Posted December 17, 2019
Henrietta Sargent (Morris, 1914)
Ettie Pickles (Norwich, 1914)
George H. Campbell (Clearwater FL, Sherburne, 1939)
Death Notices - 1862
     John B. Wheeler (Greene, 55y)
     Emma Rood (Norwich, 1y)
     Helon Rood (Sherburne, 19y)
     Emma V. Parker (Norwich, 16y)
     Lilly L. Tyler (Butternuts, 5y)
     Samuel May Phetteplace (Norwich, 22y)
     Catharine M. Williams (Norwich, 45y)
     Isaac Crosby (Norwich, 25y)
     Mary C. Kenyon (Pitcher, 1y)
     Dr. John Miller (Truxton, 90y)
     Caroline Augusta McKim (Washington City, 6y)
     Mary E. Marvin (Greene, 22y)
     Mary Corbin (Smithville, 14y)
     John M. Gurnsey (Oxford, 57y)
     George T. Randall (McDonough, 1y)
     Sophia P. Cox (Norwich, 57y)
     Clarissa Hyde (Pitcher, 62y)

Posted December 18, 2019
Oscar Phelps (Philadelphia, Greene, 23y)  Civil War Soldier
Lynn A. Phillips (Norwich, 1938)
Gideon Pierce (Plymouth, 1929)
Delia Elizabeth (Fuller) Pike (Norwich, 1925)
Jesse Pike (North Norwith, 1926)
Death Notices - 1862
     Elizabeth E. Corbin (Smithville, 20y)
     Eber Dibbly (Smithville, 83y)
     Mr. T. Chapman Brown (Plymouth, 29y)
     Alonzo Griggs (Pitcher Springs, 23y)  Civil War Soldier
     Sarah Beach (Pharsalia, 12y)
 
Posted December 20, 2019
Edward Porter (Frederick City MD, Colesville, 20y)  Civil War soldier
Chester Pope (Edmeston, 1942)
Charles E. Porter (Norwich, 1939)
Death notices - 1862
     Lucy Potter (Greene, 84y)
     Elizabeth A. Silvewns (Chenango Forks, 58y)
     Eugene Race (Greene, 11y)
     Sarah A. Marr (Norwich, 41y)
     Jane Van Der Lyn (Oxford, 71y)
     Edmund Hayward (Earlville, 60y)
     Harlan A. Coville (Preston, 11y)
     Roxanna Wood (Guilford, 21y)

Miscellaneous

Posted November 26, 2019
Letter from Benjamin F. Spencer, Civil War Soldier, 27th NY Infantry

Posted November 27, 2019
Chenango County Killed and Wounded - September 1862

Posted December 1, 2019
Letter from Civil War Soldier, March 1862

Posted December 9, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - September 1862

Posted December 14, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - September 1862
Letter from Dr. H.H. Beecher on the death of Dr. C.C. Willard of Greene - 1862

Posted December 16, 2019
Letter from NY 27th Regiment, Norman P. Brown - about Battle of Crampton Gap, Sept. 1862.

Posted December 19, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - October 1862

Marriages (December 21)

Pratt - Marsh

Married May 5, 1940, Guilford, NY

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Jane Marsh, daughter of Mrs. Marion Marsh and Leo Pratt, son of Mr and Mrs. Floyd Pratt of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Sunday night at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Marsh is widely known in Chenango county where she has been active and prominent in 4-H work.  Mr. and Mrs. Pratt are to make their home on the Bedell farm, formerly known as the John Mangold farm.

Blood - Spaulding

Married May 7, 1940, Halstead, PA

Frank Blood and Florence C. Spaulding, both of this city, were married in a quiet ceremony at Halstead, Pa., Tuesday, May 7.  This will be rather startling news and a real surprise to their many friends throughout this sector.  The bride has long conducted a beauty parlor in this city, and is now located at 81 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] where she will continue to carry on this successful business known as the Beauty Shoppe, as she has over a period of years.  She was formerly in The Chenango hotel block where the Singer sewing machine store is now located. The groom is a painter and contractor and is well established in the community where he has resided, and where he numbers his friends by the hundreds. The bride and groom have returned after a brief wedding trip and are at their new home on South Broad street at the address given above.

Pinney - Schat

Married September 26, 1942, Greene, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schat of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Frances [Schat] to Carlton E. Pinney, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Hard of Norwich, N.Y., on Saturday, September 26.  The wedding ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families, by the Rev. W.L. Wood in the First Congregational Church in Greene. They were attended by Miss Marjorie L. Forrest of Murray Hill N.J., and Ricard Clapp of Norwich, N.Y. The reception was held following the ceremony at the Sherwood Inn after which the couple left for a brief wedding trip.  

Pinney - Eaton

Married August 6, 1938, Norwich, NY

At Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, occurred the marriage of Miss Lillian V. Eaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Eaton and Wilford C. Pinney.  The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. George Callender.  Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart played the organ before and during the ceremony. The church was simply decorated with seasonal flowers. The bride, escorted by her father, was attired in dusty pink lace with white accessories and wore a shoulder corsage of white Rubrum lilies and pink roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Marian Hunt, wore white embroidered net with white accessories.  Her corsage was pink Rubrum lilies and snapdragons. The bride's mother wore a brown net redingote with white accessories and her corsage was yellow roses and yellow sweet peas. Carlton Pinney, brother of the groom, was best man. The ushers were Lewis C Eaton, brother of the bride, and Harold Kirkby.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held for the bridal party and immediate family, at the home of the bride and groom at 18 Brown avenue. The bride is a graduate of Norwich high school and has since been employed as secretary to Attorney Frank W. Barnes. The groom is a graduate of Norwich high school and is employed by the Norwich Knitting Company. Among those entertaining in honor of the bride and groom were the Misses Dorothy Ashton, Mary Keeler, Genevieve Dunham, Ida Dolgos, Katherine Leman, Marian Hunt, Gertrude Pinney, and Mrs. Nelson Adams.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, October 23, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. L. E. Spafford, Mr. Jacob T. Davidson, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss U.A. McIntosh, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by P.L. Wescott, Esq., Mr. John Chappel, to Miss Mary E. Salisbury, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Chas. E. Brett, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Celia Lewis, of New Berlin.

In Minneapolis, Minn, on the 7th inst., by Rev. D. Cobb, Mr. G.T. Jones, of Bloomington, Ill. to Miss Bessie H. Comstock of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 20)

Edward Porter

Chenango American, October 30, 1862

In Frederick City, Md., Edward Porter, of Colesville Broome Co., aged 20 years.

Young Porter enlisted in the Windsor co., went out with the Burnside expedition.  He took part in the battle of Roanoke Island; remained there on guard duty until Burnside's return north.  He was wounded in the thigh at South Mountain, had his leg amputated but survived it only four days.  It may be asked what has the Widow Porter done to sustain the Union.  She has given her son!  Yes she has another there to do battle for the flag of his country.  Have we done more.  Shall we complain and grumble for a few paltry dollars in support of the Union.  Let us rather say God sustain the Widow; her son has done his duty, let us do ours.

"Heroic males the country bears,

But daughters give up more than sons;

Flags wave, drums beat, and unawares

You flash your soul out with the guns.

"But we!  we empty heart and home

Of life's life, love; We bear to think

You're gone - to feel you many not come-

To hear the door latch stir and clink,

Yet no more you!--nor sink."

Chester Pope

Died December 7, 1942, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Chester Pope, 81, retired carpenter and farmer died Dec. 7, 1942, in his home here, after an illness of several weeks.  He was born in Edmeston, a son of Perry and Sarah Jane Miller Pope, and lived in this village throughout his life.  He was a charter member of Wharton Valley Grange and for many years served as town superintendent of highways. Fifty-five years ago today he married Mary Carleton; who died in 1936.  Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Rose. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Houk Funeral Home, with burial in Edmeston Union cemetery. The Rev. Winfield Kelley will officiate and members of the Grange will attend in a body.

Charles E. Porter

Died October 16, 1939, Norwich, NY

Charles E. Porter, veteran auctioneer and former Norwich barber,  died suddenly at his home on Locust street at 4:30 Monday afternoon of angina pectoris.  Mr. Porter, who was about to retire from business because of ill health, had been at his auction house on Lackawanna avenue during the early hours of the afternoon.  He returned to his home at 3:45 and complained of severe pains in the heart region.  To Dr. Harry Friedman, who was hurriedly summoned by Mrs. Katherine Spafford, Mr. Porter's housekeeper, the stricken man a sufferer of heart disease remarked "this is my last attack."  Despite all that medical science could do Mr. Porter succumbed a short time later.  For the past two weeks or more Mr. Porter had been feeling better and only last Sunday he went to Oneonta to visit friends.  Mr. Porter had arranged for an auction on Birdsall street this afternoon in his capacity as sales managed, for health did not permit him to "cry" auctions any more.  Mr. Porter was born in New Lisbon, Otsego county, April 12, 1865, but he had been a resident of Norwich for 52 years.  He first came here in October, 1887, and after a year's employment opened his own barber shop in 1888.  He continued that vocation successfully for a period of 32 years.  After 1910, Mr. Porter began to sell real estate, write some insurance and do some general auctioneer work.  In 1920 he opened an auction house on Lackawanna avenue, a business he had followed since.  Only last week he made public announcement that he was making preparations to retire because of ill health.  For 16 years Mr. Porter served the Republican party as city assessor and evidence of the fact he knew the value of real estate is given in his repeated reelection to the office.  Mr. Porter had the distinction of having sold property on every street in the city of Norwich with the exception of one.  He was the builder of six houses on Locust street, the street where he resided and he was the first resident of the street to put down a sidewalk.  Any estimate of the number of auctions Mr. Porter has "cried" would be difficult to make, for his efforts along this line were not confined to Norwich and Chenango county, but he was in great demand in many nearby counties, where his fame had spread.  Mr. Porter was a member of the local Masonic lodge and a frequent visitor of the Masonic Club.  Where he could often be found engaged in a favorite hand of auction bridge.  He never played contract.  There are many residents of Norwich who will learn with deep regret of Mr. Porter's death, and who will extend sympathy to the four daughters and brothers and sister of the deceased.  Mrs. Porter died several years ago.  The four daughters are Miss Gladys Porter, teacher in the Brooklyn schools; Mrs. Willard Olin of Oriskany Falls; Miss Dorothy Porter, teacher of Islip, L.I., and Mrs. Harold Redick, of Syracuse, nurse of Crouse-Irving Hospital.  There also survive a sister, Mrs. Minnie Gardner of Hartwick; two brothers, Abbott Porter of Portlandville and H.O. Porter of Harrisburg, Pa., and several nephews and nieces.  

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 23, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mrs. Lucy Potter, aged 84 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mrs. Elizabeth A. Silvens, aged 58 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Eugene [Race], only son of Nicholas Race, aged 11 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th inst., Mrs. Sarah A. [Marr], wife of George W. Marr, aged 41 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst., Jane [Van Der Lyn], wife of Gerandus Van Der Lyn, aged 71 years.

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. Edmund Hayward, of paralysis, aged 60 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., of diptheria, Harlan A. [Coville], only son of Joseph A. Coville, aged 11 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Miss Roxanna Wood, aged 21 years.

Letter from the NY 114th Infantry - October 1862

Letter from the 114th Regiment

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

On Special Duty
Baltimore, Oct. 6, 1862

Eds. American:  It is troublesome and perplexing to speculate upon things that are hidden from our view by the future.  "Special Correspondents" are apt to think "forward movements" are to be made because they see no reason to prevent, and immediately, through the columns of their "special" papers, long articles on the route of the army, the results and benefits to be secured by such a move, are put forth, and the people who read, await anxiously for the development of their plans until their patience becomes worn out and their confidence in military commanders shaken, if not entirely destroyed.

The policy that once broke up the fine and effective army of Gen. McClellan into separate divisions, under Generals who held different views upon the manner of approaching Richmond, will not again gain a foothold in the Cabinet, and McClellan will probably have the privilege of choosing his own way, and select the time and place for another struggle with rebeldom that may, to him, seem advantageous. There is now, as there has heretofore been, the constant cry of "Why don't McClellan push his advantages?"  and correspondents predict and reporter telegraph startling rumors, and sensation newspapers come out with large headings of "Impending battle!"  and again, as of yore, the public are duped.

There is a host even now fighting a long but terribly sure battle with the enemy--a combatant as remorseless as famine, and as fatally sure of victory--even famine itself, and our General knows that while the rebel army are among the mountains of the Blue Ridge, with only half rations to eat, and poor at that, and scarcely a blanket to keep them from the chilly night air, they are becoming more and more reduced in strength, and their faith in the cause for which they have been compelled to fight, never strong, is completely swept away.

There is yet no change in our regiment, and how near or distant the day when we shall be ordered to move no one can tell.  The daily drill and the monotonous routine of guard duty is becoming "too much of a good thing," and unless we soon have something to vary our every day life, I fear that discontent will be brooded in our camp.  The only thing that seems to interest the "boys" now is the rumor that we were to be brigaded with the 116th N.Y.S.V. and a Connecticut regiment, the number of which has escaped me.

Company E, Capt. MacDonald's company, has lost a member by sickness and death. The name of deceased was Albert Teachout, of West Bainbridge.  He is said to have been in poor health before he enlisted, and the fatigue of drill and guard duty, prostrated him with a fever, and he rapidly declined until death claimed him, another victim of Jeff Davis' Confederacy.

Respectfully, &c,   A.

Marriages (December 19)

Chenango American, October 16, 1862

In New Berlin, on the 7th inst., by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Chas. E. Brett, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Celia Lewis, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 10, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Warren Gray, Esq., Mr. Daniel Tyrrel, to Miss Mary May, all of this town.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ult., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Jesse Inman, to Miss Betsey A. Brewer, both of Plymouth.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Riley Preston, Esq., Mr. Albert H. Burdick, to Miss Laura Mury, both of Lincklaen.

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 19th ult., by Rev. M. S. Platt, Mr. George S. Lattimer, to Miss Lois Ryder, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., by Rev. John McLiesh, Mr. E.H. Joslyn, to Miss Sarah Banks, all of New Berlin.

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

At the residence of the bride's father, on the evening of the 2d inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. James A. Skillen, to Miss Lucinda Adams, all of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

Tuesday evening, the 7th inst., by Rev. Ashbel Otis, of Smithville Flatts, Mr. Thos. Lane of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Martha J. Brown, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. A.B. Harvey, Rev. Daniel Ballou, Pastor of the Universalist Church in Oxford, to Miss Betsey M. Webb, of the same place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 2d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Eli Fredenburgh, to Miss Lucy A. Briggs, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. E.W. Allen, Mr. A.D. Harrington, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma A. [Waldron], eldest daughter of M.N. Wladron of Pharsalia.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst., by Rev. Mr. Williams, Mr. Eli Merrills, to Miss Mary Wails, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 18)

Oscar Phelps

Chenango American, October 23, 1862

Oscar Phelps, private, Co. D, 27th Reg., N.Y.V., died of typhoid fever, in the hospital at Philadelphia, August 10th, 1862, aged about 23 years.

It was the writer's privilege to be intimately acquainted with the subject of this notice for several years, having commenced an acquaintance in the schoolroom as teacher and scholar, that ripened into that better feeling--friendship.  Oscar was a faithful scholar and friend, as he was a faithful patriot and soldier. While a student at the Susquehanna Seminary, in Binghamton, he won the esteem and praise of his teachers and associates, by his studiousness and quiet diligence in every pursuit he entered upon.  When the first call for volunteers was given--when first the thrill of just indignation awakened by the insult to the flag at Sumter, flashed through the North, he felt the insult and nobly resolved to avenge it.  Leaving his temporary employment at Port Jervis, Oscar joined his fellow students in Binghamton, and with them went forth, under Capt. Rogers, to the duties and the trials of the camp and the field.  None of that noble band was more ready for duty--none more brave and true than he. The public will remember the praise he received from his officers for gallant conduct at the Chickahominy.  Both publicly and privately he received honor for his noble bearing, there and elsewhere. After undergoing all the hardships and privations attendant upon the occupation of the Peninsula, till the memorable retreat from before Richmond, he was prostrated by fever at Harrison's Landing, about the middle of July, and after two weeks' sickness in camp was taken to Philadelphia, where he died.  Another gallant soldier fallen--another noble friend departed--another immortal sacrifice laid upon the altar of freedom.  But he died as the Christian soldier dies--died as the patriot hero dies; and while we mourn for a friend, we hope for the eternal triumph of universal freedom, for which he fought and fell.    L.R.E.

Lynn A. Phillips

Chenango Telegraph, February 8, 1938

Lynn A. Phillips of 26 Prospect street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], father of former Alderman Albert Phillips, died suddenly at the family home about 6 o 'clock Sunday night, following a heart attack.  Mr. Phillips was taken ill soon after eating his evening meal and expired almost at once.  Dr. Leslie T. Kinney, coroner, was called.  Mr. Phillips was born in Wisconsin 73 years ago, but for a great many years had been a resident of New York state.  He lived in North Norwich until about 16 years ago when he moved to this city. There survive his wife, a son, Albert Phillips, a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Breed and three grandchildren.  Services are to be held at the late home at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. L.S. Charters officiating. with burial in the North Norwich cemetery.

Gideon Pierce

Died December 31, 1929, Plymouth, NY

The funeral of Gideon Pierce, who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at the home of Lamott Aldrich in South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese funeral parlors. Rev. N.S. McPherson will officiate and burial will be made in South Plymouth.  Mr. Pierce, who was 49 years of age, had been employed by Mr. Aldrich for some time.  He was apparently in his usual good health, when he was suddenly taken ill and retired.  He passed away a few minutes later, and Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, was called. The latter ordered an autopsy which was performed by Dr. E.F. Gibson and Dr.  J.C. Lee.  It revealed that death was caused by double pneumonia, with a weak heart as a contributing cause. The deceased was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 3, 1880, the son of Albertus and Angeline Pierce. He leaves a brother, Benjamin Pierce and several nieces and nephews.

Delia Elizabeth (Fuller) Pike

Died October 20, 1925, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Delia Elizabeth Pike died Tuesday after a brief illness with pneumonia at the Chenango Valley Home [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] where she had resided for the past ten years, having entered the home November 29, 1915.  Mrs. Pike was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] April 27, 1846, and therefore was in the 80th year of her life.  She was a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Almira Pendleton Fuller.  On November 8, 1871, she was united in marriage with S. Nelson Pike in Sherburne.  Some years later they took up their residence in Norwich, Mr. Pike's death occurring here on March 3, 1906. A daughter, Clara Pike Denny, whose death took place several years ago, was for some time the principal in one of the ward schools of this city.  Surviving Mrs. Pike are a brother, Washington Fuller, and a sister, Mrs. Almeda Fuller Crowell, both of Fonda, N.Y.; a nephew, William Irons, of New York city; a grand nephew, Harold L. Keeler, and a grand niece, Morna Mundy, both of Norwich. The funeral services will be held at the Chenango Valley Home Thursday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Louis D. Palmer officiating.  Mrs. Pike was an interested and consistent member of the Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church, attending its services whenever her health would permit.  Those who knew her best appreciated most the fine qualities of her character and the splendid qualifications of her life. She was artistic in temperament and cheerful in her disposition.  Possessed of a literary mind, she was unusually gifted in the composition both of prose and of poetry.  Her writing was always in the bright vein.  Earlier in life she taught in the public schools.  Thus she rounded out a life worth while as wife, mother, intellectual guide and Christian.

Jesse Pike

Norwich Sun, February 8, 1926

Funeral services for Jesse Pike, North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] trapper and hunter, whose frozen body was found Sunday by a party of searchers after he had been absent from home four days, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home in North Norwich.  Mr. Pike, 65 years old, had often expressed the wish that "when my time comes, I hope it will be out on the runway with the dogs running."  He evidently had his wish, for his body was found out on one of his favorite fox runs, as he had slumped down in death from heart disease.  Last Wednesday morning Pike left his home a mile north of North Norwich on the "middle road," taking two hounds with him.  One of the dogs was his old hound that had been his companion on many a hunting. trip. The other dog was owned by his son-in-law, Carey Whaley, of North Norwich.  Pike planned to hunt across country to the home of his brother, Lewis G. Pike, in Smyrna.  When the younger hound returned to the Pike home Thursday morning nothing was thought about it, and still no alarm was felt when the old dog came back the next day, for it was believed Pike was at the home of his brother.  Lewis Pike, the brother, came to North Norwich Saturday night and reported that he had not seen his brother.  It was too late then to organize a searching party, so at daylight Sunday morning a party started out on the fox trail.  Up one ridge down another and so on they climbed and when just over the top overlooking German Hollow and the home of Ivan Bliss a few feet from the line fence they found Pike's frozen body.  Apparently he had been sitting on one or two stumps or standing under a small tree waiting for his hounds to drive out a fox.  His gun cocked and loaded, ready to fire, lay beside him.  There was a light covering of snow over the body, and in Pike's pocket was the untouched lunch he had brought from home.  Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, gave permission over the telephone for the removal of the body to North Norwich, where it was taken in charge by Charles Atwood of the William Breese company and brought to Norwich.  Dr. Wilcox gave it as his opinion that death was due to heart failure.  Mr. Pike was born on east hill in North Norwich, and was considered a great hunter and trapper.  He was employed on highway work in summer, but he made good money hunting and trapping game in season.  He is survived by a widow, and a daughter, Mrs. Carey Whaley, who with her husband and four boys, Kenneth, Edwin, Alvin and Carey, lived at the Pike home.  Besides the brother mentioned another brother, John W. Pike, resides in Fayetteville and a sister, Mrs. Mary Cox, whose home is in Montrose, Pa., is at present in North Norwich caring for Mrs. S.J. Titus.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 16, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Elizabeth E. [Corbin], daughter of John and Lavina Corbin, aged 20 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Eber Dibbly, aged 83 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mr. T. Chapman Brown, aged 29 years.

In Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Alonzo Griggs, of Co. I, 114th Reg., N.Y.S.V., aged 23 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18th, Sarah [Beach], daughter of Wm. J. and Maria Beach, aged 12 years.