Marriages (March 8)

Kinney - Brookins

Married December 23, 1940

The marriage of Olive Salisbury Brookins of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] and Roy Kinney of Cortlandville was solemnized December 23, in Pennsylvania.  The attending couple were Elsie DeVliegr and Lyle Reynolds of Cortland and Grace Wedge of McGraw.  The bride was gowned in a blue crepe street-length dress with black accessories.  Following the wedding a dinner was served to the bridal party at "The Barn," Binghamton. At present Mr. and Mrs. Kinney are residing at 32 Greenbush street, Cortland.  In the spring they will move to the Kinney farm in Cortlandville where they will make their future home.

Lawrence - Charles

Married February 1940

Douglas Lawrence and Beatrice Charles of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Monday evening at 7 o'clock by Rev. N.S. McPherson at his home on North Broad street.  Mr. and Mrs. William Messenger witnessed the ceremony.

Kinney - Boyle

Married August 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Announcement was made here today of the marriage of Miss Marion Boyle of Westport and Dr. Leslie T. Kinney of this city. The ceremony was performed at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Halstead, Pa.,  Mrs. Spencer Lamountain of Port Henry was her sister's only attendant, while Harold Ferguson of North Norwich served his brother-in-law as best man.  Following a short wedding trip, Dr. and Mrs. Kinney will be at home at 66 South Broad Street after Aug. 11.

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kirkby

25th Wedding Anniversary, December 1944

At an open house event Saturday afternoon and evening at their home in Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kirkby received more than 75 guests in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. The observance was a happy event and Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby were honored with gifts of silver, dishes and money.  Many floral greeting cards and telegrams added to the occasion.  Among the out of town guests was Mrs. Clayton F. Sherry of Springfield, Mass.., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby.  An added joyful note was a telephone call from their son, Harold Kirkby of Palo Alto, California.  He is an instructor in Stanford university. Refreshments were served to guests from a table covered with a lace cloth and decorated with a miniature winter scene.  Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby, prominent residents of this city and active in church and community life received the wishes of many friends for continued health and happiness.

Mr. & Mrs. Bert Van Housen

25th Wedding Anniversary, December 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Florence Van Housen returned yesterday to her work in Rome after attending a dinner and reception Saturday night in this city honoring the 25th wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Housen of North Norwich. The reception, taking place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Aldrich in Birdsall Street, was attended by more than 100 guests from this city, North Norwich, Sherburne, Hamilton, Cortland, Binghamton and Syracuse.  Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Van Housen were the Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and Mrs. Wolfe.  Miss Fannie Graves presided at the refreshment table.  Assisting also in the arrangements was Miss Ruth Van Housen. The couple received many fine gifts, one a silver dish, filled with 25 silver dollars.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, January 14, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. Wm. M. Robinson, Mr. Samuel Boyd, to Miss Margaret Moarehead, both of Smithville.

In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Horace L. Barnes, Esq., Mr. James H. Steele, to Mrs. Almira R. Surdan, all of North Pharsalia.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NYT], on the 6th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Hiram King, to Miss Sarah A. Root, both of Oxford.

Also at the same time and place, Mr. Chester A. Race, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Whiting, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Albany, ont he 8th inst., by Rev. W. Griffing, Mr. P. Monroe, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss W. M. Cunningham, of Albany.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, Mr. Wm. H. Cole, to Miss Mary Ann Taney, both of Norwich.

Chenango American, January 21, 1864

At the Chenango Hotel in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by the Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Wm. H. Brookings of Co. G, 61st Reg. N.Y.S.V. to Miss Rexa M. Paul, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. I.J. Ingraham, to Miss Nancy M. Leach, all of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John H. Symonds to Miss Julia A. Willcox, of Eldred, Pa.

In Hunter, Greene Co., N.Y., on the 7th inst., by Rev. C.C. Reynolds, Mr. Walter Brooks, formerly of Oxford, to Miss Abbie A. Peet, of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th isnt., by Rev. S. Scovile, Mr. Aaron Dwight McNitt, to Miss Helen A. Carr, all of Norwich.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. F. Curtis, Mr. Henry H. Pudney, of New York City, to Miss Martha M. Wickham, of the former place.