Marriages (May 31)

Fisher - Barr

Married September 13, 1917, Coventry, NY

A very delightful family gathering assembled on last Thursday afternoon, September 13, 1917, at the beautiful rural home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Barr, in Coventry Township [Chenango Co., NY], to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Ina L. Barr, of Coventry and Mr. G. Ray Fisher of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at four o'clock in the afternoon of one of the most perfect of September's golden days, and was performed by Rev. John J. Francis, D.D., pastor of the Presbyterian church of Afton, the ring service being used. The lovely bride looked very charming in her wedding gown of metallic blue silk, and holding in her hand a bridal bouquet, while the handsome groom was evidently as happy as the joyful occasion gave him the undoubted right to be. After the ceremony and the congratulations the entire party sat down to an elegant and sumptuous wedding feast which was worthy of the occasion and greatly enjoyed.  The wedding was strictly a family affair, the party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Barr, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fisher and Miss Sadie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Barr and their little son, Graydon, and Mr. Ray Barr, and the bride and groom.  Mr. and Mrs. Fisher at once took possession of their tastefully furnished new home on Spring Street in Afton, to which they will be welcomed by the cordial congratulations and happy wishes of all their many friends.

Tingley - Humphrey

Married October 17, 1917, Afton, NY

On Wednesday afternoon, October 17, 1917, at 4:30 o'clock, at the home of Hobart A. Benedict occurred the marriage of his daughter, Gladys May Humphrey, and Mr. George M. Tingley, the ceremony being performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties, by Rev. C.O. Fuller, pastor of the Baptist Chruch, of which Mrs. Tingley is church clerk.  Mrs. Tingley is a well known and popular young lady, having spent all her life in Afton and being a clerk in the D.&H.  Depot, where her father has been the station agent for a number of years.  Mr. Tingley is the well known horse man and has been in Afton some years. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Tingley left for a wedding trip to Virginia, where they will be gone for a few weeks.  On their return they will make their home in Afton, where their many friends wish for them a long and happy married life.

Fisher - Tiffany

Married August 26, 1917, Afton, NY

Lewis W. Fisher and Miss Louise Hazel Tiffany, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were quietly married on last Sabbath morning August 26, 1917, at nine o'clock, at the parsonage on Spring Street [Afton], by Dr. John J. Francis, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Both are well known in this community.  Mr. Fisher being a promising young farmer of North Afton and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mr.s George E. Tiffany who are prominent residents of the East Side.  The bride looked very attractive in a becoming dress of dark blue silk and Georgette crepe.  Immediately after the ceremony the happy pair left in an automobile for the honeymoon trip, after which they will make their home in North Afton, where they will be followed by the cordial good wishes of a large circle of friends.

Tarbell - Myrick

Married July 1, 1918, Afton, NY

Married, at the Methodist parsonage Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on July 1st, 1918, Charles E. Tarbell and Julia V. Myrick, Rev. Ira L. Bronson officiating.  After the ceremony Mr. Vern Cornell took the happy couple in his auto to the home of Mrs. M. Montgomery where the friends and neighbors had provided a fine dinner in honor of the occasion.  Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell will live on his old homestead.

Holmes - Harper

Married October 13, 1920, Binghamton, NY

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the evening of October the thirteenth, occurred the marriage of George E. Holmes of this place and Mary F. Harper of Binghamton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.S. Shaw, pastor of the Tabernacle Methodist Chruch of that city. The ring service was used. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Binghamton. The groom is a well known and prosperous farmer of this place and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Harper of Deposit. After December the first they will be at home to their many friends in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriage Notices

Mr. George Clark and Mrs. Minnie Phillips were married at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday, June 23rd, 1917.

Miss Norma Pulis and Mr. Austin Livingston, both of Vallonia Springs, were untied in marriage, June 24th [1917], at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] by Rev. J.J. Francis.

Married at the Presbyterian parsonage Sunday, June 3 [1917], by Rev. J.J. Francis, Miss Wanda Morris and Harry Albert, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The young people will reside in Afton.

Chenango American, May 11, 1865

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., John T. Hanford, and Miss Ann Eliza Kellum, all of this fown.

By the Rev. E. Holroyd, on the 1st inst., George H. Orr, of Addison, Steuben Co., to Miss Ellen S. Eddy, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. Edwin N. Sanford, of Binghamton, to Miss S. Emily Manwarring, of Coventry.

Chenango American, May 18, 1865

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. R.L. Warriner, Edwin R. Warriner of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Mary J. Dargavel of Guilford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Charles Warner and Miss Sarah J. Warner, all of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, John W. Thorpe, A.B., and Miss Charlotte M. Brown, both of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Henry Huel, of Oxford, and Miss Abby A. Cook, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].