Obituaries (September 13)

Lottie M. Squires

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 19th inst., Lottie M. Squires, only daughter of Gen. Charles Squires, aged 19 years.

Thus has passed away another of the victims of the great Waster, Consumption.  The house hold whence this interesting young friend was taken, has been sorely bereaved of its inmates by the ravages of this disease, this being the seventh member of the family on whom this disease has laid its desolating hand.  The sympathies and affections of a large circle of companions have been strongly awakened by the loss of one who was universally beloved for her warmth of heart, her joyous temperament and the gentle affection which drew to her the loving regards of many hearts.  She will be missed indeed by the now narrowed home associations, by a fond father and by one who ministered to her needs in health and sickness, with all of a mother's attention, solicitude and care.  Though life to her was sweet she yet at last bowed to the Divine decree, and in gentleness and meekness of spirit she murmured forth thru language, "thy will O God be done."  Though wasting away under the inevitable results of that incurable disease, she was enabled to avoid even to the last the couch of confining, wearysome suffering.  To the last day of life she sat up and was dressed, and in the clear consciousness of the issues before her.  She passed away without seeming pain.  Dying down like a candle that has burned itself out in its socket.

"Leaves have their time to fall

And flowers to wither at the North wind's breath,

And stars to set--but all,

Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death."

Addie Conant

Chenango American, January 30, 1862

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., of inflammation of the bowels, Addie Conant, aged 15 years.

The circumstances of her early death were solemnly impressive.  One of a large and interesting circle of young people, she leaves many sorrowing hearts.  It was a source of regret that with all other adornments she had not earlier sought the robe of a Savior's righteousness.  Although leaving much that she loved, she felt that it was well.  Her trust was in Jesus, loving him with everybody, she peacefully passed away.  Her disease did its work rapidly, and her pain was severe, but she yet found time to warn her companions of the danger of delaying to turn to Christ.  Her message to her Sunday School was touching indeed, and not without its blessed effects as others bear witness, and to her beloved ones around her as well as a father and brother absent, she left with dying breath, and exhortation  to live for Christ, and meet her in Heaven.  I.B. Hopwood.

Thomas S. Purple

Bainbridge Republican, March 5, 1880

Times, Oxford:  Thomas S. Purple, Esq., well known in Chenango county, died February 14th, at his late residence in Windsor, Broome county, at the ripe old age of 84 years.  He was born in Connecticut in 1796, and removed to Chenango county when a child with his parents.  In 1829 he married Rebecca [Race], daughter of Andrew Race, of Greene, and about two years later removed to Smithville, where he lived many years, much respected and often holding positions of trust, being elected Justice of the Peace several terms, and at one time Supervisor of the town.  All of his family, his wife, three sons and three daughters, survive him.  He died of no particular disease, but a gradual decline in old age.

Death Notices

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Betsey [Rogers], wife of Mr. Joseph Rogers, aged 64 years.

At St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 17th inst., Mr. William H. Clarke, formerly of Oxford [Chenango co., NY], aged 30 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., of cankerash and diptheria, Elsie [Justice], aged 11 years, 5 months and 20 days.  On the 22d ult. of measles and diptheria, Freddy [Justice] in the 7th year of his age.  On the 24th ult., of measles and diptheria, Jenney [Justice], aged 1 year 11 months and 29 days.  On the 25th ult. of measles and cankerash, Noah [Justice] in the 8th year of his age, children of George and Mary Justice.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mary Ann [Ruddock], aged 2 years.  On the 15th isn't., Alvertus [Ruddock], aged 13 years.  On the 17th inst., Louene [Ruddock], aged 11 years, children of Chester and Sarah Ruddock.

Chenango American, January 30, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Ambrose H [Furman], son of George and Lucy M. Furman, aged 1 year, 1 month and 15 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Young, aged 69 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 24th, Charles H. [Hackett], eldest son of William H. and Louisa V. Hackett, aged 15 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Sally [Dart], wife of Robert Dart, in the 79th year of her age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th inst., Hattie [Rector], only daughter of George and Sarah Rector, aged 3 years.

Marriages (September 12, 2019

Ubbens - Cable

Married December 28, 1935, Norwich, NY

G.C. Ubbens and Miss Theresa Cable of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Saturday morning, December 29, at 8 o'clock in the rectory of St. Paul's church by Rev. Charles m. Coveney, rector. The couple was attended by Lenn Brosmer and his daughter, Miss Louise Brosmer.  Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for a short visit to Oneonta.

Cotter - Blair

Married December 28, 1935, Norwich, NY

In a ceremony at First Congregational manse on South Broad street, Saturday night at eight o'clock, by the Rev. D.G. DeBoer, Miss Pearl Blair became the bride of Robert Cotter of 42 Pleasant street, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ford of 78 Canasawacta street, and will make their home at 76 Canasawacta street.

Brookins - Cook

Married December 25, 1935, South New Berlin, NY

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the Baptist parsonage here Wednesday, December 25, occurred the marriage of Police Chief Lelan M. Brookins of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mildred M. Cook of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony was performed by the pastor. Rev Clinton H. Skinner.

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe

59th Wedding Anniversary, July 19141

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe of the Chenango Lake road observed their 59th wedding anniversary Tuesday, July 8.  In honor of the occasion, they were entertained at dinner Tuesday night at the Pratt Tea Room, Lyon Brook, by their son and daughter-in-law, Supervisor and Mrs. LeRoy B. Coe of the lake road.  Other guests were Miss Katherine Koot of Norwich and Charles Coe, Jr., of Malverne, N.Y.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, October 31, 1861

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. I.B. Hopwood, Mr. S.F. Allis, to Miss Elizabeth Kales, all of Coventry.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. W. G. Queal, Mr. Halsey W. Burlisson of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Phebe Ann Loomis of Bainbridge.

Chenango American, October 24, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. George Palmer, to Miss Susan McNeil.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Arnold H. Horton, to Miss Charlotte Sharp, both of this town.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., nY] on the 16th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Oliver W. Stoddard of Coventry [Chenango Co., nY] to Miss Sarah J. Phillips, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, November 7, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by D. Fisk, Esq., Mr. Frederick H. Donson, to Miss Martha M. Brown, all of Oxford.

In Willett, Cortland Co., on the 21st ult., by Calvin J. Bliss, Esq., Mr. Chas. B. Aldrich, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Snow, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriages - 1876

GUILE - SARGENT:  In this village, April 30th, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, pastor of the M.E. Chruch, Mr. Henry C. Guile, to Clara A. Sargent, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

SANDERS - BUTTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] April 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Elias F. Sanders, to Miss Eva L. Button, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

BUTLER - NICHOLSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 18th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Wilson Butler, to Miss Mary E. Nicholson, all of Greene.

HARRISON - SWEETLAND:  In Greene [ Chenango Co., NY], April 26th,by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. George Harrison, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rhoda Sweetland, of the former place.

JONES - WOLDORF:  In East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co], April 30th by Rev. William McNeil, Rev. J. Jones of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Minnie Woldorf of the former place.

Letter From Ellsworth Regiment - November 1861

Letter From The Ellsworth Regiment

Chenango American, November 14, 1861

Camp Butterfield, Va.

November 1, 1861

Dear Friends:  Here we are at last, in Jeff Davis' jurisdiction.  Our camp is about eight miles from Washington, and one mile from Ball's cross roads.

We left our camp at Washington on Monday last, about nine o'clock in the morning, and marched down through the city, by the capitol, and about a mile north of it, where we had with 10 other regiments, a Brigade review by Gen. McClellan.  There was the greatest number of men together that I ever saw.  I should think the string was a mile in length.  We held the responsible position of the right of the Brigade.  From there we started for Virginia.  We crossed the river on the acqueduct, and began climbing the heights of Arlington.  This was quite a tug, for remember we had to carry our knapsacks all the time from starting from our old camp; but the view from the heights well paid for the toll.  On the top of the heights in Ft. Cocoras, mounting 10 guns, whose long black noses are pointing dangerously towards the city and threateningly towards the land of secession.  To the right are seen innumerable camps and fotts, while in front lies the city.  Here we halted for rest a few moments and then proceeded.  We passed a great number of camps, and at every one was asked the name of our regiment, and most heartily cheered.  The country all along gave proof of the existence of civil war.  A solitary man sitting in his door or out by the road to witness the passing of the "northern hordes," a negro woman, were the only inhabitants I saw for miles.  There are men enough, but they are all soldiers, and "bully" ones too.

I do not remember of seeing but one fence along the road, all have been burned up for wood by the men.  The fields are desolate and have been trodden into clay.  Occasionally we came across a field of corn or buckweat, but it was left ungathered. We at length arrived at our camp. The teamsters had preceded us and put up the tents for which we were not sorry.  A Pennsylvania regiment, which is in camp close to us, furnished us with some good warm coffee; this with some bread, which we brought with us consisted of supper, after which we turned in, having marched 18 miles. Was'nt I some tired?

We are encamped in a pleasant valley on the right of the Pa. regimemtn who furnished us our coffee.  On the hill opposite of us is encamped a N.Y. regiment in which is Miletus Hotchkiss.  I just heard he was there, and shall go and see him.  On the same hill, joining the latter is a company of flying artillery, and to the right of them is the 25th N.Y. in which is Robert McMoran.  He was over to see me yesterday and looks well.  The Col. of the 25th has been arrested as a traiter, and, if Bob's story is true, he ought to be shot.  From the hill back of our camp I can see eight camps.  Day before yesterday the Brigade in which we are, was drilled by our Gen. (Butterfield).  He is a fine looking young man, with a keen black eye.  Every time he came very near me, he was whistling some national air.  Quite a number of the men noticed the same thing.  yesterday we were inspected by him and mustered into the U.S. Service.  We will be paid off soon. 

Tuesday a lot of the boys went out foraging and got ten loads of hay, a lot of chickens, &c.  They say they were chased by a band of rebels. The same day one of the pickets brought in a prisoner.  He is now at Washington.

D.J. Willson
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Adjutant-General Report, 44th NY Infantry
WILSON, DANIEL J, - Age, 19 years.  Enlisted, September 11, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as musician, Co. D, September 13, 1861; mustered out, January 6, 1865, at Albany, N.Y.

Daniel Joseph Willson was born 12 Oct. 1842 in Greene, Chenango Co., NY and died 18 November 1928 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI.

Marriages (September 9)

Peck - Nearing

Married August 17, 1938, White Store, NY

Miss Hannah Nearing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nearing of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] and Willis Peck of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], were united in marriage at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the ancient White Store church. The ceremony was witnessed by a large company of friends and relatives and was followed by a reception at the home of the bride. The couple will make their home in Edmeston.

Morey - Sage

Married October 5, 1942

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sage of this city announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian [Sage] to Ralph C. Morey of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Morey of South street. The ceremony took place at high noon Monday, October 5.

Miner - Pope

Married September 3, 1942, Gilbertsville, NY

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pope of this village and Raymond Clinton Miner, son of Mrs. Claude Harrington of South New Berlin [Chenango Co NY] were married on Thursday evening Sept. 3rd, at the Presbyterian parsonage, Gilbertsville, by the Rev. Walter Graig. They were accompanied by Mrs. Claude Harrington and Mrs. Glen Pope.  For the present they plan to reside with his parents at South New Berlin.

Rose - Carpenter

Married February 14, 1942, White Store, NY

Bernard E. Rose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn C. Rose of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Arleen E. Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carpenter of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Rose home on Saturday evening, Feb. 14th, by the Rev. Louis V.S. Hutton. Several relatives and friends were present.  Mr. Rose is a certified construction worker and has joined the U.S. Army and is leaving for South America in the near future where he expects to teach others in that respective line.  The good wishes of the community go with the happy couple.

Mr. & Mrs. Merton A. Morse

50th anniversary, December 9, 1941

Mr. and Mrs. Merton A. Morse happily celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on December 9, 1941. they were married at Harpursville, N.Y. [Broome Co], on December 9, 1891 and have always resided on the Morse Homestead near White Store, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY]  Many friends called to offer their congratulations and many tokens of good wishes and esteem including over 200 cards of greeting and a purse of money were received.  Greetings included those from the Home Bureau; the Fortnightly Study Club, of which Mrs. Morse is a charter member; and the Ladies' Aid of the South New Berlin Baptist Church of which Mrs. Morse was president several years.  Mr. Morse has for many years been a staunch member and Director of South New Berlin League Local and is vice president of the Local.

December 9, 1891, Merton A. Morse and Mary A. Forsyth were united in marriage in the Baptist church in Harpursville by Rev. W.W. Hallock.  The bridal couple were attended by Miss Jessie Forsyth, sister of the bride and John Forsyth, brother of the bride.  The 50th anniversary of that happy event was observed December 9, 1941, by Mr. and Mrs. Morse at their home near White Store, where they have resided for many years.  A number of friends called during the day to offer their congratulations in person. As tokens of the good wishes and esteem of their many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Morse received over 200 cards of greeting; also many beautiful flowers and other gifts from individuals.  Included in these gifts was about $15 in money.  Besides gifts from individuals, organizations to which Mrs. Morse had given much faithful service took this occasion to express their appreciation by gifts. The home bureau sent flowers.  The Fortnightly Study Club of which Mrs. Morse is a charter member, presented her with a bed jacket.  The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church of South New Berlin of which Mrs. Morse was president for a number of years gave blankets.  The dairymen's League, in which Mr. Morse has been an active member, sent a large basket of fruit.  Their many friends unite in wishing for Mr. and Mrs. Morse many more happy anniversaries.

Card of Thanks:  Many thanks to everyone, who helped in any way to make our 50th anniversary so happy and pleasant, with letter, cards, flowers, gifts and calls from many friends.  May God bless you all.  Mary and Merton Morse.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 14, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co, NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. W. S. Adamson, Mr. Leroy Porter to Miss Eliza Jane Hubbard of this village.

At Preston Corners [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst., by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. J.M. Fairbanks ot DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Lydia Glazier of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Jacob Birdlebough, Esq., Mr. John Crosby, aged 62 years, of German to Miss Becky Murphy, aged 74 years of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, November 21, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W. T. Potter, Mr. Arden J. Webb, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frankie A. Puffer, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Norton S. Hull, to Miss Mary A. Tanner, both of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by P.L. Wescott, Esq., Mr. Chas. J. Hart to Mrs. Malissa Sparks, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Wm. M. Phelps to Miss Mary Taylor, all of South New Berlin.