Vital Records (June 16)

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 16, 1861

PAUL - BROOKINS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. B.S. Williams, Mr. Asahel W. Paul to Miss Jennette L. Brookins, both of North Norwich.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 9, 1867

Died, In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Pulaski S. Wiswell, aged 17 years.

Died, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. John Gile, aged 73 years.

Died in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Richard Gorton, aged 88 years.

Died, In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, May 8, 1967

BIXBY:  At the residence of her father, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and daughter of Jehial Parsons,  aged 22 years.
Death seldom enters a circle where his coming is more deeply deplored than in the present instance.  He selected, not the aged, nor the invalid, but one in the full strength and bloom of womanhood--one just passing the threshold of life.  Scarcely three months have passed since she was arranged in her bridal robes; now those bridal robes are her winding sheet.  A loved form is missed from a large circle of companions and friends.  An aching void is left in the hearts of her husband, parents, brothers and sisters; and deep wounds are made which time will be slow in healing.  But with her we trust "it is well."  But little more than a year ago, she publicly gave herself to Christ.  Her heart she committed unto his keeping.  She then took a low place among His guests, now He had bid her come up higher. We leave her with Jesus, while our hopes repose in Him who doeth all things well.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 28, 1883

Aldrich - Blackman

On Wednesday afternoon, the 20th inst., a large company of friends assembled at the house of Henry Blackman, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to witness the marriage of his daughter, Lydia M. [Blackman], and Charles W. Aldrich, of the same town.  At 2:30 the parties to be made one, supported by William H. Blackman and Miss Eva G. Franklin, entered the spacious parlor, where Rev. L.C. Hayes, in his usual felicitous manner, made the twain one. The guests then assembled in the dining room, and gathered around the tables loaded with the choicest things that taste and skill could furnish. The interest of the occasion was heightened by choice vocal and instrumental music.  The numerous friends testified their appreciation of the happy pair, by many valuable presents, consisting of silver, china and glass ware, gold and greenback currency, together with valuable articles of furniture.  The wedding party took the S.P.M. train from Norwich, for the Parlor City and other points west.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 26, 1888

WELCH:  In This village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 12th, Mr. Townsend D. Welch, in the 64th year of his age.

WEBB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mr. Philo Webb, aged 80 years.

HATCH:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 16th, Mrs. Jennie Miller Hatch, aged 41 years and 8 months, wife of Porter Hatch.

BIXBY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Ephraim Bixby, aged 70 years.

LITTLE:  In Pasadena, Cal., Dec. 13th, Robins Little, aged 34 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

ROWE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], NV. 21st, Lottie [Rowe], daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Rowe, aged 22 years.

SEARLES:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], DEc. 14th, Charles Searles, aged 33 years.

James Hill

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

HILL: Suddenly in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], February 8, 1895, Mr. James Hill.
James Hill, a well known resident of this town, came to the village as usual Friday morning for the purpose of delivering milk at the creamery, and when returning, in company with his son, to their home, they found the road, just above the old paper mill site, badly blockaded with snow and they both got out for the purpose of making a pathway for the team, when, suddenly, James exclaimed, "I am going to die," and as suddenly expired.  He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.  He was the youngest son of the late Nehemiah Hill.--New Berlin Gazette.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1893

Obituaries

Dwight Merrill

Dwight Merrill, an old and respected resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Mitchel street, Wednesday afternoon of last week, after an illness of about four weeks, in the seventy-fourth year of his age.  Mr. Merrill had for many years resided in Norwich, and years ago was engaged in active business.  He enjoyed the esteem of the community and was an exemplary citizen.  He is survived by his wife and two sons Clinton, of this village, and Fred, of Waukeshau, Wis.,  The funeral was held from his late residence, Saturday afternoon, Rev. T.G. Case officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

James Cadogan

After a long illness, accompanied by loss of sight, James Cadogan, died at the home of his son-in-law, Daniel Clien, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning at three o'clock, aged sixty-nine years.  He was an old resident of Norwich, and when in health he followed the occupation of shoemaking. Quiet and unassumign, he was respected by all.  Two sons, William and Frank, of this village, survive him. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, from his late residence, Rev. E.B. Olmstead officiating, and the interment was in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Etta (Smith) Hutchins

Mrs. Etta Hutchins wife of Charles Hutchins, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Smith, on Merrill street Saturday afternoon, in the twenty-fifth year of her age.  For years she had been afflicted with heart trouble, which for the past four weeks had been more severe, and her death was not unexpected. She was an estimable woman, and her death is mourned by her husband and a large circle of friends.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. T.G. Cass officiating, and the burial was at Mt. Hope.

Lousetta Phetteplace

Mrs. Lousetta Phetteplace died at her home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, January 25th, at the age of fifty-one years.  The funeral took place at her residence, Thursday at one o'clock, Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica officiating.  The tokens of friendship shown to her noble life were deeply felt.  The decorations of flowers were profuse and beautiful.  She was a kind and affectionate wife and a tender mother.  Not only in her home, but to her neighbors and friends far and near, always ready to lend a helping hadn, in sickness or death, Mrs. Phetteplace could be found.  Her tenderest thoughts were to do where she could do the most good.  For years she was a consistent member of the Free Baptist church of Norwich. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and six childrne, a brother and sister, Mrs. Barnes, of Norwich.

Emma J. Purdy

Died at Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], January 26th, 1893, Mrs. Emma J. Purdy, aged 44 years, wife of Dr. L.J. Purdy.  Mrs. Purdy was a very highly esteemed and respected lady, of the finest Christian character.  Her many friends here feel that they have met with an irreparable loss, and desire to extend to her family their deepest sympathy in their sad affliction.

Clarissa (Gray) Newton

Mrs. Clarissa Newton, widow of the late Deacon Denison Newton, departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mercilia M. Huntley, at North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], January 21st, 1893.  she was a daughter of the late Colister Gray, a native of Massachusetts, and an officer in the Federal army in the war with England in 1812-14, and a granddaughter of Daniel Gray, a prominent citizen in the history of Massachusetts. She was born in Lebanon, Madison county, N.Y., June 26, 1809, and was married to Deacon Denison Newton, December 18, 1832, and her married life was mostly spent in Pharsalia.  At the age of eighteen, she made a profession of religion and united with the Free Baptist church, and has ever lived and faithfully performed every duty as wife, mother, neighbor and friend.  She enjoyed the confidence and respect of all of her acquaintances, and was greatly beloved by all who were acquainted with her.  Se leaves one son and four daughters to mourn her departure from an earthly to a heavenly home.  She was for more than two years an invalid and confined to her house.  She bore her sickness with Christian fortitude.  We mourn her departure from her earthly home, but we realize that what is our loss is her eternal gain, as she has left her earthly home to dwell with God and the angels above.  Let us follow the example.  She has lived a pure and Christian life, that we may meet her with the redeemed above.  Her funeral was largely attended at her late residence by mourning friends, and the services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Kennedy, and the interment was in the cemetery at Pharsalia Centre.