Marriages (June 18)

Anderson - Hollenback

Married September 22, 1937

Wednesday, September 22, Miss Martha C. Hollenback of New York, formerly of Owego [Tioga Co., NY], and Daniel E. Anderson of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], were married in Riverside church in new york.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside in Norwich.  [Norwich Sun, Oct. 7, 1937]

Skinner - Potter

Married September 1941

Mrs. Etta B. Potter and Charles F. Skinner, both of this city, were united in marriage at St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Hamilton, Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.  Rev. Samuel F. Burhams performed the ceremony.  Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Crosby J. Smith of this city.  After Oct. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner will reside at 9 Gold street, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Silvernail - Pearsall

Sidney Enterprise, May 7, 1942

Miss Jean Pearsall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Pearsall of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], and Bruce E. Silvernail, son of the late Harry Silvernail and Mrs. Olive Silvernail of 16 Clinton street, Sidney, were married in a candlelight service in the white Store church at 8, last Friday evening. The double ring service was performed by Rev. Mr. Skinner, pastor of the Baptist church at South New Berlin. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She was attractively gowned in a French blue dress with blue veil fastened at the top of the head with flowers. Her bridesmaid was Miss Arlene Smith of Edmeston.  His brother, Lloyd Silvernail was best man. The historic old church built nearly a century and a half ago, was decorated with blue iris and yellow daffodils. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the wedding. Wedding music was played on the organ by Miss Skinner, daughter of the officiating clergyman. The young couple left for a wedding trip which will include Niagara Falls and Canada.  On their return they will reside at 107 Johnston Circle in Sidney. The bride is a graduate of South New Berlin High school, and the bridegroom of Mt. Upton High school.  Both young people are popular, and are employed in the Scintilla Magneto plant in this village.

Shackleton - Tiffany

Married July 20, 1929

Miss Beatrice Tiffany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Tiffany, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Harry S. Shackleton of Walton [Delaware Co., NY] were united in marriage at the home of the bride in Pepacton, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY], Saturday afternoon by Rev. Moffat of Downsville. The home was prettily decorated with ferns and rambler roses.  Mr. and Mrs. Boniface Everard was the attending couple.  After the delicious luncheon was served the young couple left for a short motor trip, after which they will reside in Oneonta.

Thursday of last week, Mrs. Herbert Shaver and Mrs. Boniface Everard gave a shower for Beatrice Tiffany at the home of Mrs. Shaver.  Twenty ladies were present and just before luncheon was served an immense clothes basketful of beautiful presents was presented to the bride to be.  Amid much merriment all packages were opened and inspected. A delicious luncheon was served.

Skinner -Follett

Married December 3, 1940

In a quiet ceremony at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, Mrs. Angie Belle Follett of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] became the bride of Linn A. Skinner. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cummings of Norwich.  The ceremony was performed by the rector, the Rev. Lloyd S. Charters.

Mr. and Mrs. Linn Skinner of the Chenango lake road, recent newlyweds, were delightfully entertained last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Salisbury, when about 30 of their neighbors and friends assembled for a party. A covered dish supper was served at 7:30 o'clock following which the company played cards and other games. The bride and groom were beautifully remembered with a fine floor lamp, together with the good wishes of many friends for a long and happy wedded life.

Skinner - Brown

Married September 6, 1941

Miss Ethel H. Brown of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon H. Brown of Smyrna became the bride of Donald E. Skinner, the son of Charles Skinner of 9 Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and the late Mrs. Skinner, at 10:30 Saturday morning. The wedding took place in the rectory of St. Paul's church with the pastor, Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney officiating.  Only members of the immediate families and close friends were present.  Mrs. Leon Davis of Smyrna, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, Charles H. Skinner of Hartford, Conn., served his brother as best man.  The bride was attired in a tan print dress and wore a matching jacket.  Her accessories were in brown and her corsage of gardenias.  Her matron of honor wore a dress of soldier blue and wine accessories.  Her corsage was of Talisman roses. A reception and breakfast followed the ceremony in the North Broad street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Moore and was attended by 40.  After a week's trip by motor through the New England states, Mr. and Mrs. skinner will reside at 54-B Cortland street. A graduate of Smyrna high school, the bride was a guest at prenuptial events given in her honor by Miss Barbara Brown and Miss Mary Alice Shepardson of Smyrna and Miss Evelyn Young of this city.  Mr. Skinner was graduated by Norwich high school and from the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance at Boston, Mass. The groom is associated in the retail business here as manager of the Victory Chain Master Markets on South Broad street.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 1, 1855

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 17th ult. by Wm. Jackson, Esq., Robert Patterson, to Miss Martha Adair, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Duanesburgh [Schnectady Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. D.B. Hall, Dr. Austin A. Baker, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Caroline M. Weaver of the former place.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th ult., by Rev. R. Queal, Mr. John H. Reynolds of that place, to Miss Betsey M. Wilbur of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, November 1, 1860

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. W. G. Queal, Mr. Francis T. Hall, of  McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah A. Benedict, of Bainbridge.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. H. Callahan, Mr. David P. Thurber to Miss Carrie Bailey, both of Walton, Delaware Co.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Anson J. White, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Adelaide French, of Norwich.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult., by Rev. S.N. Wescott, Mr. Cyrus A. Pike, to Miss Pamelia Sweetland, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Hiram Hughson, of Norwich, to Miss Julia J. Porter of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY].