Binghamton Courier, October 3, 1844
Married: In Union [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. Henry E. Houghtailing of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Semantha Carhardt of the former place.
Married: Also, on the 22d ult., Mr. Richard Squires of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Margaret Ann Carhardt of Union [Broome Co., NY].
Binghamton Courier, October 24, 1844
Married: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the evening of the 21st inst., by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cornelius Dewitt to Miss Harriet Moore, all of this village.
Died: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 17th instant, Miss Charlotte Mayo, daughter of Mr. Myron Mayo of Great Bend, Pa.
Died: At Darby Plains, Ohio, on the 29th of Aug., Mr. Benjamin D. Baxter, formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], aged 37.
In Westport, Conn., on Tuesday the 5th inst., Franklin Taylor, aged 23. The deceased was a graduate of Yale College, in the class of '43. His student life was distinguished by great industry and brilliant promise. A scholar, a friend, a Christian, he combined all the traits of mind and heart that win the favor of the teacher and attract the society of his fellows. In a conversation with the writer, he expressed a determination to prepare himself for God's ministry in heathen lands. But his labor of love has been forbidden him. He has been preferred to a more blissful service, praising God in heaven. The pride of '43 is gone. Let us find comfort in the reflection, that "whom the Gods love die young."
Married: In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday the 10th inst., Mr. Allen Rose to Miss Mary H. Simpson.
Died: In this village, on the 23d inst., William A. [Penniman], youngest son of F.B. Penniman, aged 2 years.
Married: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Christmas morning, by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr William H. Abbott to Miss Eleanor M. Jones, all of Binghamton.
Married: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev Mr. Barker, Mr Barney McElory to Miss Eliza Jane Collins, all of this village.
Died: At the residence of Maj. Gen. Gaines, New Orleans, on the 8th inst., William Wallace Whitney, son of Virgil Whitney, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.
The deceased was personally known to a majority of the readers of this paper, and all have enjoyed the perusal of many of the productions of his pen, which have appeared in its columns during the last three years, over the signature of "Fritz." Consequently, neither the virtues which adorned his life, nor the cultivated intellect, which gave him a station among men by many years his seniors in age and intercourse with the world, need an extended notice at our hands. But the writer of this cannot deny himself the privilege of lingering for a moment over the departure of one, so young, so good, and whose future life was so full of promise, to a large circle of relatives and friends.
In William W Whitney, talents of the first order were united with industry, energy, great force of character and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. During the last three years he had been attached to the family of Maj. Gen. Gaines, in the capacity of Military Secretary. The relations subsisting between Gen. Gaines and his young friend were of the most intimate and friendly character. They in fact, regarded each other as father and son, and the General frequently expressed his high opinion of his moral and intellectual qualities. On one occasion when communicating with a mutual friend, he used the following language: "Of the thousands of talented young men with whom it has been my good fortune to be associated in the public service during a period of forty-five years, many of whom have been on duty near me, and personally and intimately known to me as he has been for years, I am convinced that I have never known a more exemplary, upright man, nor any of his age equal to him in legal and military mind, and moral courage."
He had also pursued the study of Law, and last winter was admitted to the honors of an Attorney at the bar of the highest court in our nation. Notwithstanding the arduousness of his consequent duties, he found time for much miscellaneous and literary writing, which has appeared in the columns of several of the first journals in New York, Washington, New Orleans, St Louis, and other of our Western and Southern cities. An All Wise Providence has removed him in the morning of life, and at the commencement of a career of great prospective honor and usefulness. Let us bow in humble submission to its afflicting dispensation. He was prepared to meet his God and expressed an entire willingness to exchange this for a brighter and happier world. May we, who are left, emulate his example and practice his virtues. C.J.O.
Binghamton Courier, November 7, 1844
Died: At Darby Plains, Ohio, on the 29th of Aug., Mr. Benjamin D. Baxter, formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], aged 37.
Binghamton Courier, November 14, 1844
In Westport, Conn., on Tuesday the 5th inst., Franklin Taylor, aged 23. The deceased was a graduate of Yale College, in the class of '43. His student life was distinguished by great industry and brilliant promise. A scholar, a friend, a Christian, he combined all the traits of mind and heart that win the favor of the teacher and attract the society of his fellows. In a conversation with the writer, he expressed a determination to prepare himself for God's ministry in heathen lands. But his labor of love has been forbidden him. He has been preferred to a more blissful service, praising God in heaven. The pride of '43 is gone. Let us find comfort in the reflection, that "whom the Gods love die young."
Binghamton Courier, November 21, 1844
Married: In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday the 10th inst., Mr. Allen Rose to Miss Mary H. Simpson.
Binghamton Courier, November 28, 1844
Died: In this village, on the 23d inst., William A. [Penniman], youngest son of F.B. Penniman, aged 2 years.
Binghamton Courier, December 26, 1844
Married: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Christmas morning, by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr William H. Abbott to Miss Eleanor M. Jones, all of Binghamton.
Married: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev Mr. Barker, Mr Barney McElory to Miss Eliza Jane Collins, all of this village.
Died: At the residence of Maj. Gen. Gaines, New Orleans, on the 8th inst., William Wallace Whitney, son of Virgil Whitney, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.
The deceased was personally known to a majority of the readers of this paper, and all have enjoyed the perusal of many of the productions of his pen, which have appeared in its columns during the last three years, over the signature of "Fritz." Consequently, neither the virtues which adorned his life, nor the cultivated intellect, which gave him a station among men by many years his seniors in age and intercourse with the world, need an extended notice at our hands. But the writer of this cannot deny himself the privilege of lingering for a moment over the departure of one, so young, so good, and whose future life was so full of promise, to a large circle of relatives and friends.
In William W Whitney, talents of the first order were united with industry, energy, great force of character and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. During the last three years he had been attached to the family of Maj. Gen. Gaines, in the capacity of Military Secretary. The relations subsisting between Gen. Gaines and his young friend were of the most intimate and friendly character. They in fact, regarded each other as father and son, and the General frequently expressed his high opinion of his moral and intellectual qualities. On one occasion when communicating with a mutual friend, he used the following language: "Of the thousands of talented young men with whom it has been my good fortune to be associated in the public service during a period of forty-five years, many of whom have been on duty near me, and personally and intimately known to me as he has been for years, I am convinced that I have never known a more exemplary, upright man, nor any of his age equal to him in legal and military mind, and moral courage."
He had also pursued the study of Law, and last winter was admitted to the honors of an Attorney at the bar of the highest court in our nation. Notwithstanding the arduousness of his consequent duties, he found time for much miscellaneous and literary writing, which has appeared in the columns of several of the first journals in New York, Washington, New Orleans, St Louis, and other of our Western and Southern cities. An All Wise Providence has removed him in the morning of life, and at the commencement of a career of great prospective honor and usefulness. Let us bow in humble submission to its afflicting dispensation. He was prepared to meet his God and expressed an entire willingness to exchange this for a brighter and happier world. May we, who are left, emulate his example and practice his virtues. C.J.O.
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