Obituaries (August 10)

Child of Emerson Gibbs

Chenango American, June 6, 1861

We learn, says the Oxford Times, that the child of Emerson Gibbs, which was thrown from a bridge and drowned while passing over the Chenango River near Norwich, in February last, was recovered on Friday afternoon about a mile below where the accident occurred. The remains were found partly embedded in the sand and in a remarkable state of preservation.

Susan Gurnsey

Chenango American, June 20, 1861

On Tuesday of last week, Miss Susan Gurnsey, aged about 16 years, daughter of Mr. John M. Gurnsey, residing about five miles below this village, says the Oxford Times, was so severely burned by her clothes taking fire that she lingered only until Saturday morning.  It appears that she was at work near a fire, scalding milk pans, a few yards from the house, when by some means fire was communicated to her dress.  She ran towards the house, when her screams attracted the attention of her father, who happened t be near, and who endeavored to do all in his power to relieve her from the frightful position in which she was placed, but the fire had gained so rapidly, that his efforts were unavailing.  Her clothing was much burned, principally upon her back and the lower extremities.  The sufferer lingered until Saturday morning  in a state of apparent unconsciousness, when death came to her relief.  In his determined efforts to rescue his daughter from the flames, Mr. Gurnsey was severely burned upon the hands, that some days will intervene before he will regain their use.

Agnes (Russell) McGarity

Died January 17, 1940, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Agnes Russell McGarity, wife of Robert D. McGarity, Sr., died late Saturday afternoon at her home, 23 Hale street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], following an extended illness. She was born in Downsville [Delaware Co, NY], November 6, 1884, the daughter of Edwin and Laura Varnalid Russell.  For the past 38 years she had been a beloved and respected resident of this city.  Her passing is a source of great sorrow to a wide circle of friends and neighbors.  Mrs. McGarity possessed the faculty of making and keeping friends.  Her scope of life was broad and her interests varied. While her family was her chief interest, her many neighborly acts endeared her to a wide circle and she was never too busy to greet a friend.  Mrs. McGarity was a member of the Grand Eagles and Fernleaf Camp 6180, Royal Neighbors of America.  Besides her husband there survive one daughter, Mrs. Leon A. Curnalia of this city; two sons, James E. McGarity of this city and Robert D. Jr., of Oxford, also one grandson, Robert D. McGarity 3rd, of Oxford. The body will rest at her late home, 23 Hale street, until Tuesday morning, when it will be taken to the George J. Devine Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 o'clock.  Rev. George B. Callender, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes H. McGarity, wife of Robert D. McGarity Sr., were largely attended Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the George J. Devine Funeral home.  Relatives and friends assembled in a large number to attend the rites while members of the Grand Eagle lodge of which Mrs. McGarity was a member, attended the services in a body.  A profusion of flowers was evidence of the love and esteem held for her and expressed also the sympathy of friends to the bereaved family.  Rev. George B. Callender, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church officiated. Burial was made in the family plot at Mt. Hope cemetery.  Bearers were Leon Curnalia and James E McGarity of this city; Robert D. McGarity Jr., of Oxford; Delansee Franciso of Downsville; Everett Hovey of Sidney and Everett D. Miner of Willet.

Rev. Hugh Ross MacMillan

Chenango Telegraph, February 20, 1940

Information reached this city Friday of the death of Rev. H.R. MacMillan at Bradford, Pa., Thursday afternoon.  Rev. Mr. MacMillan was pastor of the First Baptist church in this city for several years.  He was a member of the local masonic lodge and his untimely death will be sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends.  Mrs. C.E. Rathbun of this city received a telegram from Mrs. MacMillan giving the information of Mr. MacMillan's passing.

Funeral services for Dr. Hugh Ross MacMillan, beloved pastor of the First Baptist church of Bradford, Pa., for the past 12 years were held from that church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Dr. F. Dean Miller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of that city officiated.  Monday morning the body was taken to Gouverneur, N.Y. where burial was made in the family plot. Dr. MacMillan, former pastor of the First Baptist church here, died unexpectedly last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home  Apparently enjoying his usual health Rev. Mr. MacMillan had officiated at the funeral services for Miss Ida Lincoln of Fredonia, a former local resident, at the Koch Memorial chapel Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock.  He had returned to his home and following lunch he went for a walk.  He returned about 1:30 o'clock and complained to Mrs. MacMillan of a pain in his chest.  Dr. Ben F. White, a neighbor, was summoned and after administering a treatment Dr. MacMillan responded.  It was believed that several days of rest would be beneficial.  However, his condition took a turn for the worse and he passed away at 3 o'clock.  Thomas R. Clark, coroner, was called and authorized the removal of the body to the McAllister Funeral Home.  Coroner Clark issued a certificate of natural death, cause by angina pectoris and a cardiac thrombosis, heart diseases.

Hugh Ross MacMillan was born in Maple Lake Station, Ont., Canada, in 1872, the son of the late Angus and Christine Ross MacMillan. The youthful MacMillan attended the schools there until he reached the age of 13 and then found work in the Canadian woods where he put in a year of hard strenuous work in driving logs down Canadian rivers.  At the age of 14, with the permission and blessings of his parents he struck out to make his own way in the world.  His first stop was at Barry, Ont., where he served a three year apprenticeship, learning the miller's trade.  However the depression of 1893 struck, and Mr. MacMillan soon found himself again hitting the road in search of work.  He decided to try to find work in Milwaukee and for a long period could find nothing but small odd jobs.  That, however, failed to last long.  Spending most of his spare time in the Y.M.C.A. of the town he was given timely advice from local association leaders and one man, Dr. Homer Vosburg, head of the Wayland Academy in Wisconsin, a Baptist institution, gave Mr. MacMillan the determination to continue with his schooling.  With this thought in mind, he worked himself through the academy and then entered Colgate university.  While in college Mr. MacMillan was active in athletics and starred in football and track.  At track he specialized in pole vaulting and held the pole vault mark at Colgate for 10 years before it was broken.  He was graduated from Colgate in 1902.  Leaving Colgate, he entered Hamilton Theological Seminary where he finished in 1903.  Dr. MacMillan's first pastorate was at Massena, N.Y., where he went in 1903 following his ordination as a Baptist minister.  He served the Massena pastorate until 1907.  During his first pastorage Dr. MacMillan coached the high school football team as past of his service.  From Massena, Dr. MacMillan was transferred to Portage, Wis., serving there until 1913 when he was named joint secretary for mission societies by the Baptist convention.  He gave up the secretaryship in 1915 when he was named pastor of the First Baptist church of Norwich, N.Y.  Six years later, Dr. MacMillan was given charge of a larger church in Franklin, Ind.  There he was instrumental in putting the church through a remodeling period and also caused the erection of a three-story educational unit to the plant.  Serving Franklin faithfully until 1928, Dr. Macmillan was rewarded by being offered the pastorate of the Bradford First Baptist church.  Since coming to Bradford Dr. Macmillan had been a tireless worker in both the affairs of the church and the city.  He died on the eve of seeing a dream of 12 years come true, that of a new church edifice which was planned for this coming summer. Dr. Macmillan had led his congregation since coming to Bradford in the planning of the huge undertaking.

Widely known throughout the entire community, Dr. MacMillan was beloved by all denominations and also played an important part in the civic affairs of the city.  He was a speaker of accomplishment and was noted for his rare wit. Dr. MacMillan represented the Oil Creek Baptist Association on the board of managers of the Pennsylvania Baptist Convention and also was a member of the commission on pastoral education in the state.  In his early years he had served on the state convention boards in Wisconsin and Indiana.  Dr. MacMillan was a 22nd degree Mason and also held membership in the Commandery and the Knights Templar.  He was an active member of the local Rotary Club and of the Franklin, Ind., club.  He received a degree from Franklin, Ind., college in 1925.

Surviving Dr. MacMillan are his wife, Mrs. Eugenia Violet Smith, whom he married in 1907; four brothers, Lewis MacMillan of Windsor, Ont., Canada; Angus, Thomas and Dan MacMillan of Windsor, Ont. Canada, and Mrs. Sarah Klose of Swords, Canada.  A daughter, Alice Christie MacMillan died in 1924 in Franklin, Ind.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 23, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Benjamin Birdsall, aged 94 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. John M. Bennett, aged 75 years.

At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., of consumption, Sally Aylsworth, aged 77 years.

At Saquoit [Oneida Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Henry Mygatt [Hyde], son of Henry M. and Jane G Hyde, of New York, in the 4th year of his age.

Marriage Notices (August 9)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 16, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. John D. Morse to Miss Caroline Young, both of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. W.R. Cobb, Mr. C.L. Willcox, of Wellsboro, Pa., to Miss Harriet L. Comstock, of Oxford.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by J.H. Stanbro, Esq., Mr. Albert D. Monroe, to Miss Serrepta M. Fraser, both of Otselic.

Chenango American, May 23, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th isn't., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles Turner to Miss Augusta B. Stratton, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by Rev. E. Holroyd, John A. Griggs to Miss Elsie M. Sines, both of Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, May 30, 1861

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by Rev. A.B. Southworth, Mr. Chas. W. Creal, of Kiantone [Chautauqua Co., NY], to Miss Caroline I. Brooks.

Chenango American, June 6, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by B.F. Lownsberry, Esq., Mr. Hiram Henry Worden, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Thorpe, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. E.W. Allen, Mr. Joseph E. Bonney, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Sarah Henderson of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 13, 1861

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. J.F. Hazen, to Miss Tabitha Bush, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., nY].

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Elder Thomas Hill, William D. Thurber, of New Berlin, to Libby C. Stafford, of Utica.

Chenango Union, November 11, 1875

BELLOWS - BRADNER:  In Canadaigua [Ontario Co., NY], Nov. 3, by Rev. B. Scoville, Dr. Horatio Bellows, M.D. of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte A. Bradner of Canadaigua.

WILBUR - PENDLETON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9, by Rev., D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Henry Wilbur of Marathon, Cortland Co., to Miss Ellen B Pendleton of Norwich.

DRAKE - HILL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1, 1875 by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles M. Drake of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Hill of Oxford.

INGHAM - CHURCH:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Byron Ingham of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Chruch of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY].

MONK - WINCHELL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Eugene Monk to Miss Flora Winchell, all of Greene.

Obituaries (August 7)

Peter M. Carlson

Norwich Sun, April 17, 1950

Peter M. Carlson, a veteran of World War 1, died at the Veteran's Hospital in Bath Monday morning at 10:30.  He had been a patient there for three years.  Mr. Carlson was born June 11, 1887 in Sweden.  Prior to World War I he had worked in Binghamton as a mason and resumed that trade upon his discharge from the service.  He is survived by three brothers, Herman Carlson of Sherburne; Samuel Carlson of Sweden and Henry Carlson of Binghamton.  He leaves one sister, Emily Vinge of Sweden and several nieces and nephews in Sweden.  The body will be brought to Norwich where it will be received by the Breese Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements are awaiting arrival of the body.

Norwich Sun, April 18, 1950

Funeral services for Peter Carlson who died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Bath will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese Funeral home, Rev. David A. Jensen, pastor of the Lutheran church of Norwich officiating.  Burial will be in the White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Full military rites will be accorded the departed veteran by the lieutenant Warren E. Eaton DSG post 189.

Almira Case

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, November 21, 1903

King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Mrs. Amira Case occurred Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Littlewood, from paralysis.  She was the widow of Ira Case, and resided at Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at Mr. Littlewood's and burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Jasper Case

Norwich Sun, December 18, 1915

Jasper Case died at the county farm Dec. 16, 1915, aged 70 years.  According to the invariable custom of Supt. Frank J. Quinn, funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 Rev. Wm. R. Roselle officiating. The burial will be made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Robert D. Case

Norwich Sun, May 20, 1946

Robert D. Case, 87, member of the Chenango County ABC board died in Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] early Sunday morning following six weeks of critical illness and a major operation which he underwent a week ago.  News of his passing brought profound sorrow to many friends and former associates.  Mr. Case was born July 28, 1858 at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], the son of William and Rosanna (PenDell) Case.  Completing his education in the old Norwich Academy, Mr. Case taught school at North Norwich and Mt. Upton before becoming the active manager of the Case homestead farms.  He later was a successful lumberman, a business that had his attention until the early 20s when he retired.  Since 1927 this has been his home.  A staunch member of the Democratic party he was active in party councils in the county.  Mr Case was affiliated with all of the Masonic bodies and was a member of Kalurah Shrine, Binghamton. During his residence in Norwich he was a communicant of the First congregational church. Throughout World War II he served as a member of the advisory committee for selective service board 444, this city and as a member of the Chenango county rationing board. Thru the American Red Cross and other agencies he gave freely of time and money in support of the men and women in uniform, many of whom he counted as personal friends.  For many years Mr Case had served as treasurer of the Evergreen Cemetery Association at White Store and was instrumental in the upkeep of that beautiful and historic resting palce.  Until his last illness, Mr. Case had been privileged to enjoy remarkable health for a man of his years.  His keen mind and active interest in community, state and national affairs found many seeking his counsel and advice.  He was never too busy to be of help.  His interest in rural Chenango did not lessen with his retirement from active business and for many years he contributed to the success of the Chenango county fair thru the office of secretary of the Chenango County Agricultural Society which he held for a long period.  Mr. Case was a member of the Norwich Club and was actively interested in all of the affairs and events of the city club.  He was a fine competitor and his ability was outstanding in the game of billiards.  This past season found him active in bowling and other club affairs.  He was a great lover of baseball and was a warm supporter of community play and took great interest in the high school nines.  Understanding and affable, he was devoted to his family.  His friendship was sought by young and old as something really wholesome and to be cherished.  On the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary, his friends honored him with a testimonial dinner.  The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Case saw large numbers participating in an affectionate greeting.  Mrs. Case was the former Florence Graves. Their marriage took place in this city February 27, 1884.  Her death occurred several years ago.  Mr. Case is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. Dwight Gifford; two grandsons, Lieut. (j.g.) Robert C. Gifford and Richard E. Gifford, who served in the air force. The former is now enroute to the west coast from Pearl Harbor.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.  Services are to be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Breese Funeral home where his body rests.  Dr. G. Edger Wolfe, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery at White Store.  Norwich lodge, 302, F. and A.M. will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Monday night at 7:30.

Death Notices

Chenango American, July 1, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. William Hollenbeck, aged 77 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Jane [Willcox], widow of Thurston Willcox, aged 60 years.

Chenango American, July 4, 1861

At Houston, Texas, on the 7th ult. Eunice B. [Perkins], wife of Erastus S. Perkins, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

At Austin, Texas, April 25th, Ruthven [Perkins], son of Harriet B. and the late L.S. Perkins, aged 18 years and 9 months.

Chenango American, June 27, 1861

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Russell B. Burch, M.D., aged 55 years and 6 months.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., of consumption, Mr. Thomas T. Hayes, aged 25 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. John Brown, aged 84 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., John Henry Adams, son of John C. Adams, aged 17 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst, Martin Sisson, son of Thos. Sisson, aged about 20 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Geo. W. Smith, aged 52 years.

In Watertown, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.], on the 24th inst., Benjamin Cory, Esq., aged 66 years.  Mr. C. was for several years Editor and Publisher of the Oxford Gazette and People's Advertiser.

Obituaries (August 6)

Rev. E. Bradley Meaker

Northern Christian Advocate, January 21, 1886

MEAKER:  Rev. E. Bradley Meaker was born in Hawietown, Broome Co., N.Y. Jan. 5, 1852, and died in Bethlehem, Pa, Nov. 6, 1885.  In the Summer of 1879 he graduated from the Wyoming Seminary at Kingston, Pa.  He was ordained a local deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Wyoming Conference in the Spring of 1880, and the following year supplied the Randolph charge very acceptably.  In the spring of 1881 he accepted the position of teacher of the lower classes in Professor Ulrich's Preparatory School at Bethlehem, Pa., and in September, 1882, he took the position of instructor of mathematics in the same school.  Professor Ulrich says that Mr. Meaker was a very excellent teacher, and that his place will be an extremely hard one to fill, and that he never knew of a teacher who took such a live interest in the inner life of his pupils. He was not only a teacher but a brother to many of his pupils.  He was an excellent mathematician, he and his brother, A.E. Meaker, being considered among the best in the State.  He had one of the finest collections of mathematical works extant.  He also had a very valuable collection of coins.  On August 17, 1881, he was married with Martha Queal, daughter of the Rev. W.G. Queal, of the Wyoming Conference, who with an infant son about eleven months old survives him.  In March 1884, he was ordained local elder in the Methodist Episcopal Chruch.  He was very earnest and active in church work.  When he went to Bethlehem he immediately connected himself with the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church there, and at the time of his death was superintendent of the Sunday School, which office he is said to have filled with great acceptability. The honesty and integrity of his life were such that Bethlehem papers speak of him as "one of the most valuable men in educational and church circles Bethlehem had."  His life was so consistent with his profession that his friends have no doubt that the sudden coming of the summons found him ready for the message.  It was at a moment when least expected.  he was standing in the university gymnasium in the full enjoyment of his usual health, when without a moment's warning he fell to the floor.  Proper remedies were quickly administered, but all to no effect. Bro. Meaker was dead.  Fitting memorial services were held in the University chapel and also in the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church at Bethlehem. The remains were conveyed to West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for interment and await the  resurrection.

Jens Olesen

Bainbridge News, February 28, 1935

After a lingering illness, Jens Olesen, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the age of sixty-nine, 4:00 o'clock on February 14th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Daniel Boone, Forest hills, Long Island.  He is survived by his wife, Laura Sophie; his three children, Marie Eleonora Boone, Ruth Elise and Paul Leth; his infant grandson, Jens Paul Olesen; and relatives in Denmark. The funeral services were read by Rev. G.H. Orvis, of the Presbyterian Chruch, in the Colwell Brothers' Chapel, February 17th at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.  The remains will have final rest in West Bainbridge Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  It was Mr. Olesen's wish to be buried after death in the friendly countryside, where he had found comfort and happiness in life.  Jens Olesen was born June 15, 1866, in Denmark at Resen Pr. Struer.  Dec. 26, 1894, he was untied in marriage with Laura Sophie Petersen, of Svendborg. Their union was blessed with four children, three surviving.  Mr. Olesen came to this country in 1904 and  Mrs. Olesen arrived a few months later with the two oldest children.  Rudolf was taken from this world shortly after they landed in America. Twenty years ago, the family moved to Bainbridge and Mr. Olesen made this community his home until the time of his death.  He was  a naturalized citizen of the United States.  Though he did not find much demand for his profession of cabinet maker in Bainbridge, it will be remembered that one of his helpful community efforts was constructing the interior of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad station.  Mr. Olesen's death had been failing since last summer and in November, he left with Mrs. Olesen to spend the winter months in Forest Hills, which had been their custom for the past few years. When Mr. Olesen's condition became critical a month ago, his son, Paul, flew form Tulsa, Oklahoma, to make a ten day visit with his father and then returned to his work in the western oil fields. Bad weather and dangerous flying conditions prevented his presence at the funeral.  Mrs. Olesen returned to New York Monday morning with her two daughters and son-in-law.  Early in May she will return to Bainbridge for a month's visit with friends before making a long visit to Denmark with her brothers and sisters whom she left thirty years ago.  Mr. Olesen's death will be felt by many in Bainbridge as the passing of a kind friend, respected by his acquaintances as an honest, upright citizen, who was never too busy to give a cheerful smile or a helping hand.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 16, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., William Daly, aged 64 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ins.t, Orrill [Tyler], wife of Harry Tyler, aged 66 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Underhill Miller, aged 75 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst, of cancer, Nancy [Hamilton], relict of John Hamilton, aged 42 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., of quick consumption, Barney Bowers, aged 50 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Nathaniel Purdy, aged 75 years.

Marriages (August 4)

Blandon - Nelson

Chenango Telegraph, August 28, 1942

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Allen Nelson announce the marriage of their daughter, Irene [Nelson], to Private First Class Robert Blandon April 5, 1942. The marriage took place at Virginia Beach, Va., and the attendants were Mrs. Musie Hull, sister of the bride and Sergeant Joseph Mark of Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Bland plans to join her husband soon.  He is stationed at Camp Pendleton, Va.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Bland are popular Smyrna people who will receive congratulations from their many friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Mirvil Snow

45th Wedding Anniversary - April 1940

A dozen relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Mirvil Snow tendered them a surprise party Thursday night April 4, at their East Norwich home in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary.  Games and refreshments were enjoyed during the evening.  Mr. and Mrs. Snow were presented with a gift in honor of the happy event.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams

2nd Wedding Anniversary - December 1941

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams of 14 Crandall street were pleasantly surprised Tuesday night, Dec. 23 at their home the occasion being their second wedding anniversary. A delicious dinner was served and the happy couple received many beautiful and useful gifts, as well as the best wishes for years of continued happiness.  Those present besides the honored couple were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young of Randolph; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Woodard and son, Bobby; Mr. and Mrs. Casper Stanton, daughters --- and Connie and Mrs. Mary --- all of Norwich.

Swenson - Webster
Married January 9, 1937

Miss Dora Webster and Fred Swenson of New Berlin [Chenango Co., nY] were united in marriage by the Rev. Raymond Lawrence of Sherburne on Saturday evening, January 9th. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole.  They will live in South Edmeston.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 2, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., at the residence, of Dr. W.G. Sands, by Rev. D.H. Macurdy, Mr. Andrew J. Sands to Miss Addie Hile, all of Oxford.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, on the 29th ult., by Rev. W.H. Olin, Mr. Henry F. Weeden, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma J. Wilcox.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. A. Glak Hartson, to Miss Laura A. Ingham, both of Oxford.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. W.V. Garner, Mr. Cilas D. Platt of Binghamton, to Miss Kate A. Roe, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, May 9, 1861

In Binghamton [Broome co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. Mr. Boardman, D.W. Lowell, Principal of the Binghamton Commercial College, to Miss Anna Seymour, all of Binghamton.

In Sidney, Iowa, March 21st, by Judge F. Rector, Mr. Amos Hughson of Kenosha, Nebraska, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Maria A. [Blivin], daughter of W.D. Blivin, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].