Lincoln Travels to Washington - 1861

Mr. Lincoln on his way to Washington

Chenango American, February 21, 1861

Mr. Lincoln, the President elect, left Springfield, en route for Washington, Monday, the 11th.  He was accompanied to the depot by a large concourse of his fellow-townsmen, to whom he made a brief parting address, expressing his regrets at leaving them, alluding to the difficult and responsible duties upon which he was about to enter, and declaring his reliance upon Divine Providence for aid and assistance.  Mr. Lincoln reached Indianapolis Monday evening, where he was received by an immense crowd of citizens, and made a few remarks in response to repeated calls, in which he, for the first time since his election, adverted to the troubles now agitating the country.

He left Indianapolis the next morning, and arrived at Cincinnati in the evening.  At every station along the route immense throngs of people were collected, who welcomed him in the most enthusiastic manner.  At Cincinnati, where the reception was almost unparalleled in enthusiasm, Mr. Lincoln made another important speech, which was partly aimed at the Kentuckians.  He arrived at Pittsburgh on the evening of the 14th.  On the next morning he made a speech in the course of which he alluded to the National crisis as a factitious one--such a one as could be taken up at any time by turbulent men, aided by designing politicians--and advised everybody to keep cool, and everything would be settled satisfactorily.  The most important part of the speech, however, was relative to the Tariff question, which more immediately interests the people of Pennsylvania than almost any other.  He reiterated the declaration of the Chicago Platform upon the subject, and declared that the policy of his Administration would be in accordance with those declarations.

The President spent the sabbath in Buffalo, attending the Unitarian Church in company with Ex President Fillmore.  From there he proceeded on Monday morning to Albany, making his appearance at several stations on the route, and greeting the people who had assembled to see and hear him.  From Albany he was to proceed to New York, thence to Washington.

Chenango American, February 28, 1861

The reception at New York of the President elect was a most flattering testimonial of respect to the elect Chief of the Nation.  Mayor Wood in a short speech welcomed the President, and hoped he would prove equal to the crisis, and Mr. Lincoln replied, modestly, wishing he could bring as good a head as heart to the work, and expressing his devotion to the Union.  About six thousand citizens were admitted to the Governor's room, and either shook hand with or bowed to Mr. Lincoln. The crowd seemed to be still almost as great as ever, so that after two hours the doors were closed, and Mr. Lincoln made a brief address from the balcony. The Police arrangements were excellent.  In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln visited the opera, and subsequently Mrs. Lincoln had a reception at the Astor House.

On his way from New York he was enthusiastically received.  He reached Philadelphia at 4 P.M., on the 21st inst.  On the 22d, Washington's Birthday, the President participated in the celebration at Philadelphia.  He was in the morning escorted to the old Hall of Independence, where he was welcomed in a brief address by Hon. Theodore Cuyler, and responded patriotically, promising to do all in his power to preserve the country, the independence of which had been there declared.  Mr. Lincoln was subsequently escorted to the Square in the rear of the Hall, where he raised with his own hand a new American Flag, having on it thirty-four stars.  The demonstrations attending this ceremony were most enthusiastic.  Mr. Lincoln shortly afterwards left Philadelphia for Harrisburg, stopping briefly at Lancaster and other places on the route, where the usual crowds were assembled to greet him. At Harrisburg he made speeches before the Pennsylvania Legislature, full of expressions of Patriotic devotion to the whole country, and of assurances that he will do everything in his power to reconcile the differences which now distract it.  He also took occasion to reiterate the sentiment of his Pittsburgh speech relative to the Tariff.

On Saturday morning the telegraph furnished the startling intelligence that Mr. Lincoln had secretly left for Washington ahead of the train which was to have taken him, and was already in Washington.  Various reasons were assigned for this course, one of which was that it was induced by the desire to avoid threatened trouble in Baltimore, and was taken at the earnest solicitation of his friends and leading Republicans in Washington, who had received authentic information that an organized demonstration would be made against him in Baltimore--if, indeed, he were allowed to reach there alive; for it was also feared that an attempt would be made to throw the Presidential train from the track on the Northern Central Railroad. The most reasonable account however is that which is given by our New York correspondent.

Mrs. Lincoln and the other members of the Presidential party left Harrisburgh at the appointed time, and reached Washington on Saturday evening.  The Baltimoreans, some of whom professed great indignation at the course pursued by Mr. Lincoln, expressed their disapprobation by insulting the party as they passed through.

Marriages (July 3)

Gordon-Hill

Married May 1, 1942

Justice James P. Hill of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], announces the marriage, May 1, of his daughter, Miss Janet Wadsworth Hill, to Ensign William Jac Gordon, U.S.N.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gordon of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in Miami Beach, Florida.  Justice Hill gave the bride in marriage.  Miss Virginia Lane of Syracuse attended Miss Hill, and Ensign Edward R. Kimmel, U.S. N.R., was best man. The bride attended Knox School in Cooperstown and was graduated from Syracuse university and the Brooklyn law School.  She is an attorney admitted to practice in New York state and is a member of the New York state Republican committee and vice chairman of the Chenango county Republican committee.  Justice Hill is the presiding justice of the appellate division of the supreme court, third department.  Ensign Gordon, former acting city judge of Norwich, is graduate of Syracuse university and attended Harvard Law School.  He is the fifth district governor for Exchange Clubs of New York state. The bride and groom were associated together in the practice of law prior to the time Ensign Gordon was called to active duty.  Ensign Kimmel, best man at the wedding ceremony, is the son of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, former commander of the United States Pacific fleet.

Smith - Davis

The marriage of Mrs. Eva Davis, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] and Jackson Smith, a former resident of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized Saturday morning, April 17, at the Presbyterian church manse in Middletown [Orange Co., NY] by the pastor, Rev. Brown.--Norwich Sun.

Skinner - Brown

September 1941

Earlville [Madison Co., NY]:  Miss Ethel Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brown of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] and Donald E. Skinner son of Charles Skinner of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], were married in the rectory of St. Paul's Church in Norwich Saturday at 10:30 A.M.  The Rev. Charles M. Coveney was the officiating clergyman.  Mrs. Leon Davis of Smyrna, sister of the bride was matron of honor. Charles Skinner of Hartford, Conn., brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  Mr. Skinner was graduated form Norwich High School and the Bentley school of Accounting and Finance of Boston. Mass.  He is manager of a grocery store in Norwich where they will make their home.

Blood - Spaulding

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Announcement was made here yesterday of the marriage of Florence C. Spaulding and Frank Blood, both of this city.  The wedding ceremony was performed Tuesday May 7, at Hallstead, Pa., Mrs. Blood is the operator of a beauty parlor in this city an the groom is a widely known paint contractor of Norwich.

Thompson - Foster

Miss Elsena Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Foster of Georgetown [Madison Co., NY] and James H. Thompson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Thompson of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage in the Preston parsonage, Wednesday Oct. 16, Rev. Phillip Pitcher officiating.  The bride and groom will reside in Preston in a newly furnished apartment where the groom has been managing the family farm.  Mr. Thompson was a student of agriculture at Cornell University.

Phetteplace - Beardsley

Announcement was made Monday of the marriage, Thursday, April 11, of Mrs. Blanche B. Beardsley and Gurdon E. Phetteplace. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Irving J. Beckwith in the presence of immediate friends of the couple.

Marriage Announcements

Chenango American, February 28, 1861

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst.., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Edward T. Loomis, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Angeline C. Ireland, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. T. Cortland Hall to Miss Emily M. Johnson, all of the above place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19th, by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, Ozro C. Burnham, of New York, to Miss Minerva Crain, of the former place.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, by Rev. B.C. Williams, Charlie W. Trask of Portage co., Ohio to Miss Sarah J. Sage, of the former place.

Chenango American, February 21, 1861

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. W.R. Cole to Miss Lyda A. Knickerbocker, both of the above place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Marcus Palmer to Miss Mary Ann Wells, all of Oxford.

At Hazelwood, on the 13th inst., by Rev. H. Callahan, Mr. Charles W. Miles, of Fremont, Sullivan Co., to Araminta M. [Chapman], daughter of W. B. Chapman, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. E.H. Orwin, of Louisville, Mr. W.K. Loomis to Miss Mary E. Ransford both of Norwich.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. O.J. Wood, of  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frank C. Sage of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (July 2)

John Haight

Chenango American, February 7, 1861

We learn from the Chenango Union that a soldier of the war of 1812, named John Haight, died at his residence in Plasterville, in this county, on Tuesday last, aged 76 years.  He was at the disastrous battle of Queenstown--disastrous to the American cause, and yet in which many acts of signal bravery were performed.  During the battle, he was captured by the Indians in the British service, stripped of his clothing, and exposed for hours on a cold, raw day. The Indians were making preparations to put him to the torture, when, fortunately, his position was discovered by a British officer, and he was rescued.  This exposure seriously affected his health, and from which he never recovered. Several years ago, on this ground, the U.S. Government granted him a pension, which placed him beyond actual want.  In these times of treachery and falsehood to the government, it is peculiarly mournful to record the departure of those who have suffered bravely and uncomplainingly for their country.

Nellie V. (Thorp) Stradling

Died May 7, 1937, Georgetown, NY

Mrs. William H. Stradling died at her home at Georgetown Station [Madison Co., NY] early Friday morning, May 7, 1937.  Although in poor health for several years she was confined to her bed only three days.  Nellie V. Thorp was born in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], March 21, 1871, the youngest daughter of Samuel and Electa Allen Thorp. After being left an orphan at the age of nine years she passed her girlhood at Georgetown and Hamilton in the home of her uncle, Milton D. Allen. Early in life Mrs. Stradling joined the Baptist church of Georgetown and enjoyed her church work as long as her health permitted.  Funeral services were conducted at her home Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Joseph Chapman, pastor of the Georgetown Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Paul Swarthout, pastor of the Hamilton Baptist church.  Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Day and Mrs. Ruth Ellison of Hamilton, Mrs. Laura Priest of Sherburne, one son William A. Stradling of Georgetown Station, and five grandchildren, Robert and Maebelle Priest, Carroll and Donald Ellison and William A. Stradling.  The abundance of beautiful flowers and the presence of many relatives and friends all expressed love and esteem for the departed and sympathy for her family.

O meet me on the other side,

Upon that heavenly shore,

Where no sadness shall betide

No griefs affect us more

O meet me there without a fear

That we shall ever part

In that glorious sunny sphere

That joins us heart to heart

Chester E. Stratton
Morning Herald, Gloversville & Johnstown, NY

Chester E. Stratton, 63, 1310 Noyes street, Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at his home Tuesday night of last week after a long illness.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in 1867 and had resided in Utica for the last 30 years.  He was a milk service inspector for the New York Central Railroad.  He was a member of Little Falls Chapter 181, F.&A.M.; Ziyara Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Elks Chapter 179, R.A.M., Nicholville; Franklin Commandery 60, Malone; Skenandoah Lodge 95, I.O.O.F.; Little Falls Chapter 54, O.U.O.M., and Adirondack Chapter, New York Central Veterans' Association.  He leaves, beside his wife, Mrs. Ina Stratton, a son and daughter by a former marriage; a stepson, Harold Ostrander, Utica; two grandchildren, a brother, Henry, Mt. Upton; and a sister, Mrs. Floyd Hayes, Gloversville.

Ina (Gager) Ostrander Stratton

Sidney Enterprise, April 29, 1937

Ina (Ostrander) Stratton, a former Sidney resident, passed away Thursday evening, 22nd, inst., at the home of her cousin, Mr. Burnice G. Gager, 308 Pleasant street, Oneida, N.Y. [Madison Co.], with whom she resided.  She was the daughter of Gilbert Gager and Elizabeth (Coates) Gager and was born December 20, 1876 in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. She was twice married, her first husband being Elmer Ostrander, who passed away.  In 1916, Mrs. Ostrander was united in marriage to Mr. Chester E. Stratton of Utica, who succumbed in 1930.  Funeral services were conducted from the Carr-Hare Funeral parlors Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. D. Marvin Sutton, officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware co., NY].  Committal service was in charge of Rebekah officers, she having a membership in this fraternal organization also the Sidney Baptist church.  Surviving are a son, Harold G. Ostrander, and two grandchildren, Roger and Doris, all of Whitesboro; two sisters Mrs. Frank H. Mills and Mrs. George Moran, both of Sidney, and three nieces.  Mrs. Harriet Ames of Waverly, Mrs. Darwin Booth of Sidney and Mrs. Philip Wood of Franklin Depot.

Elizabeth Stratton

Died July 5, 1931, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton, wife of E.L. Stratton, died at her home at 8 Rexford street Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock.  Her age was 43 years.  Mrs. Stratton had been ill for a long period, and during the time had been a patient sufferer.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating with burial in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Stratton, besides her husband is survived by five children, Kenneth, Karl, Lyle, Earl and Vera Jean Stratton, all of this city, also her mother, Mrs. C.S. Dyer, and three brothers Frank Sherwood of South New Berlin, Howard Sherwood of New Paltz and Fred Sherwood of Hampton, Va.  Deceased was a member of the First Baptist church of this city, the Grand Eagles, also the Ladies' Auxiliary to B.R.T.  Norwich Sun.

Howard G. Stratton

Died November 15, 1940, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Howard G. Stratton, life-long resident of Norwich, died suddenly at his home, 62 South Broad Street, about 10:30 o'clock this morning from a heart attack. Born in Norwich, April; 9, 1875, he was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, all the Norwich Masonic bodies, Kalurah Temple of Binghamton, the Norwich Club and the Canasawacta Country Club.  The survivors are the widow, Maude Clinton Stratton, one daughter, Mrs. Norman C. Lyster; three grand children, Norman C. Lyster, Jr., Anne and Charlotte Lyster, all of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Vickers of Worcester..  Funeral arrangements had not been completed tonight.

Funeral services for Howard G. Stratton, held Tuesday afternoon, were largely attended. A profuse display of flowers indicated the esteem in which Mr. Stratton was held by many and expressed the sympathy of friends to the bereaved family.  A prayer service at the family home at 1:30 was followed by services in Emmanuel Episcopal church at 2 o'clock. The rector, Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, officiated and burial was made in the family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Bearers were Daniel M. Cook, P.L. Card, Robert R. Ellinwood, Zur W. Craine, F. Leonard Burchard of this city and Charles Benjamin of New Milford, Pa.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 28, 1861

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Monday morning, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Ellen M. Marsh, wife of Geo. L.Marsh, aged 27 years.  her remains were taken to Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY] for interment.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mr. Jonathan Gibson, aged 24 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Rosanna [Sannick], wife of Mr. Samuel Sanick, aged 72 years.

In Plymouth Village [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 2d inst., Loren D. Moon, aged 20 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Martha Ruddock, relict of Edward Ruddock, aged 89 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mrs. Jerusha Kies, aged 66 years.

Winds of War (Part 5) February 1861

Events Over Past 50 Days

Chenango American, February 28, 1861

The N.Y. World gives a condensed statement of the events of the past fifty days in connection with the Secession movement, which the Buffalo Courier still further condenses as follows:

• On the 6th of November the people of the United States elected their fourteenth President - Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois.
• On the 20th of December, South Carolina with her white population of 208,186 passed an ordinance of secession.  This was followed by the seizure of the revenue cutter Aiken, and of the U.S. Arsenal.
• On the 26th of December, Major Anderson moved form Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, and so took the command of Charleston Harbor.
• On Sunday, Jan. 20th, Ship Island fort was taken by Capt. Howard.
• On the 24th [of January], Gov. Brown of Georgia seized the arsenal at August
• On the 25th of January Forts Pulaski and Jackson and the United States arsenal at Savannah, with Fort Mason and the arsenal at Fayetteville, N.C., were seized.
• Louisiana Seceded on the 26th [of January], about which time the revenue cutter McClelland fell into the hands of secessionists.
• Feb. 2d, the arsenal at Little Rock, Ark. was taken.  
• On the 3d [of February], Fort Morgan, near Mobile, and Mt. Vernon arsenal, were taken.
• On the 6th [of February], the arsenal at Apalachicola [was taken].
• On the 8th [of February], Forts Johnson and Caswell, North Carolina, were also seized.  The same day the Florida Convention adopted secession resolutions.
• On the 9th [of February] Mississippi followed suit, while at Charleston the New York steamer Marion was seized and the Star of the West fired into. The Montgomery convention proclaimed the "Confederate States of America," and elected Jeff Davis president of its provisional government.  The same day, five New York vessels were seized in the part of Savannah, by order of Gov. Brown, and subsequently released.
• On the 10th [of February] Fort McRea, at Pensacola [was seized]
• On the 11th [of February] Forts Pike, at St. Philip, and Jackson, with the arsenal at Baton Rouge, were seized.  The same day Alabama seceded.
• On the 12th [of February], Fort Barrancas and the Pensacola navy yard, were taken.
• On the 18th [of February], Jefferson Davis was inaugurated President of the Southern Republic and delivered his message.
• On the 19th [of February], Georgia seceded.

Obituaries (July 1)

Joseph Foote

Chenango American, February 28, 1861

Died in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, 1861, Mr. Joseph Foote, aged 100 years and 5 months.

Thus has passed away another patriot of the great Revolutionary struggle.  Mr. Foote was born in Springfield, Mass. and has lived in this community with one of his sons for a number of years past.  He took an early part in the struggle which separated us from the parent country.  He was in the battle (with Burgoyne) on the plains of Saratoga, when the surrender took place of the British arms, which was one of the closing events of the war.  He saw the distinguished Gen. Frazer fall and borne from the field.  He was also present near New York in connection with scouting parties in conflict with the tories.  In remembrance of these events his mind was especially clear and distinct, and his interest was easily aroused by a reference to the great events of that trying period.  He had ever been a man of strict temperance and was remarkably simple, regular, and uniform in all his habits.  The list of these noble men is fast dwindling down, and soon the scroll that contains their names will have blotted out the last of that patriot band.  We cannot but feel that these aged patriots must as they linger here in times like these be compelled to the indulgence of saddened thoughts, to see the monuments which they erected, torn down and trampled under foot, by the madness of sectional animosity and passion.  And we have yet to learn that one of that faithful band breathes any other sentiment but devotion to the flag of their country, and the whole Union, one, and indivisible.  

"Forever float that standard sheet,

Where breathes the foe but falls before it,

With freedom's soil beneath our feet

And freedoms banner floating o'er us."

Howard Sothern

Died September 13, 1938, Oneonta, NY

Morris [Chenango Co., NY]:  Howard Southern, 54, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, at a private hospital in West Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] as a result of a stroke.  The deceased had been confined in bed only a few days, but had been in failing health for several years.  Mr. Southern was born in Morris Oct. 31, 1883, the son of the late William and Jane Furbush Southern.  He had been a life long resident of Morris. He was a great lover of dogs and horses and was employed by the late Dr. Lewis R. Morris, at Morris manor in Morris, for a period of 25 years as a trainer. The deceased was a member of the Zion Episcopal church of Morris and a member of the Masonic lodge.  There survive four brothers, Edward, Fred and William Southern of Morris and Earle Southern of Mount Vision, and one sister, Mrs. Ray Thompson of Norwich, also several nephews and nieces.  Services for Mr. Southern will be held at Sloan's Funeral Home in Morris at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. L.C. Denny officiating, with burial in Hillington cemetery, Morris.

James St. Lawrence

Died August 5, 1925, Norwich, NY

James St. Lawrence passed away Wednesday evening at his home, 42 Cortland street [Norwich, Chennaog Co., NY], after a long illness, the last three months of which he was confined to his bed.  Mr. St. Lawrence came to Norwich in his youth, and until recent years had conducted an orchestra which furnished music for local theatres as well as dance music for balls and parties in all sections of central New York.  Aside from his talent as a violinist, he taught thousands of pupils, both here and in New York city, the art of dancing, of which he was a past master.  Forty-two years ago this month he was untied in marriage to Myra S. Westcott of Utica, who, with her son, survive him. The funeral, which will be private, will be held at the family home on Cortland street Friday afternoon at 2:30, services being conducted by the Christian Science Society.

Francis Stockwell

Died December 17, 1931, New Berlin, NY

Francis Stockwell, one of Chenango county's oldest residents, passed away at his Chenango Lake home, where he had resided for more than fifty years, Thursday morning, Dec. 17, 1931, at the age of 94 years.  He was born in Otsego county.  Although in failing health for several months he was about as usual, but was taken worse and for two days preceding his death was in a state of coma. The deceased is survived by his wife, Betsy Ann, who is 87 years of age, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are L. Blinn Stockwell of Chenango Lake, Mrs. George Armstrong of Sherburne, Mrs. Richard Cleveland, Mrs. Reed Bowers and Frank Carpenter all of Norwich.  He was a Civil War veteran. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the William Breese funeral parlors in Norwich, with burial in the cemetery at South New Berlin.

Edwin L. Graves

Deid August 27, 1929, New Berlin, NY

Edwin L. Graves died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Norwich Quarter [Chenango Co., NY] as the result of a shock Saturday, from which he never rallied.  Born on December 30, 1846, in the same house in which he died, Mr. Graves had resided there all his life except for a short while when he made his home in Norwich.  On October 20, 1868, he married Malona Thurston of Norwich, and by this marriage he had one son, Merton E. Graves, who died January 19, 1920.  Mrs. Graves died December 24, 1910. Mr. Graves was a member of the Masons and up until the time of his death was the oldest living member of the Norwich lodge, No. 302, F. and A.M. He was  a prosperous and respected farmer in Norwich Quarter and leaves a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death.  On August 13, 1912, he married Annis Chapin of Berlin Heights, O., who survives him.  Other survivors include Homer Edwin Graves and Charles Ansen Graves, two great-grandsons; John Ansen Graves and Merton Geroge Graves and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral will be held from the home at Norwich Quarter Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. D. G. DeBoer officiating.  Burial will be made in the cemetery at South New Berlin.  The Masonic lodge will conduct the services at the grave.

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 27, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mary L [Hagerman], wife of John Hagerman, aged 29 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on 21st inst., Cora E. [Peck], youngest daughter of Daniel Peck, aged 4 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Billy Fairchild, aged 82 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Electa A. [Saxton], wife of Henry Saxton, aged 25 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., Demis [Westover], daughter of Calvin and Urena Westover, aged 14 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Fanny Ransford, aged 85 years.

Marriages (June 30)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, December 6, 1855

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. Wm. Bixby, Mr. Cortland Carruth of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Valera M. Wells, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by Elder Woodmancy, Mr. Benjamin Franklin, to Miss Sarah A. Avery, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. F.H. Hill, Mr. Leonard Tuthill, to Miss Mary Bartlett, all of the above place.

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY] Nov. 19th by Rev. William Gates, Mr. Theodore S. Winton, of Waukesha, Wis., to Miss Emily A. Tilson, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY].

Chenango American, November 22, 1860

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. H. Callahan, Geo. W. Haight, to Miss Joanna Sweet, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th isn't., by Rev. J. C. Ransom, Mr. John D. Livingston, of Solon [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Ruth E. Cline, of Smithville.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. S.N. Robinson, Mr. John A. Clark of Chicago, Ill., to Miss Sarah H. Knapp, of Guilford.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Henry B. Tyler, to Miss Oliva J. Brown, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, November 29, 1860

At Zion Church, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. T.D. Baldwin, of Elmira [Chemung Co., NY], to Miss Anna E. Read, of this village.

At Madison, Madison Co. [NY], on the 15th inst., in the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. J. Copeland Lea Jones, John T. Montross, Esq., of New York and Miss Phoebe E. Putnam of Madison village.

Chenango American, December 6, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst, by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Joseph D. Josslyn, of East Boston, Mass., to Miss Helen Gray, granddaughter of Warren Gray, Esq. of this place.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Melvin A. Macomber, to Miss Ruth E. Gilmore, all of the above place.

In Tunkhannock, Pa., on the 28th ult., at the residence of D.A. Bardwell, Esq., by Rev. Benj. Shove, Mr. F.M Terwilliger, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ann Maria Bardwell, of the former place.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Hermon Hoag to Miss Caroline Thankful Fitch, both of Smithville.

In Madison, Madison Co. [NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. C. Swift, Alvin Sturdevant, Editor of the Delaware Republican, Delhi, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], and Miss Adaline L. Curtis, of the former place.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Wm. L. Landers to Miss Anna M. Chaffe, all of Afton.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. W.R. Cobb, Mr. Calvin S. Edwards, to Miss Irene A. Pope, both of Gulford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, December 27, 1860

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Geo. A. Aylsworth, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rubie A. Fosbury, of Bianbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th isnt., by Rev. B. Shove, Mr. John N. Yauger, to Miss Caroline Pratt, both of Colesville, Broome Co. [NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Orris Tubbs to Miss Ann Augusta Leach, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by Rev. A. B. Jones, Helam Huntley to Miss Mary Elizabeth Slater, all of Greene.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. Henry Peck, Mr. Julien A. Goodrich, to Miss Amelia A. Potter, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].