Vital Records (January 1847)

Binghamton Courier, January 6, 1847

Married

At the Methodist Chapel, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Rev. T.H. Pearne, Mr. Anthony Garnett, to Miss Esther Brown, all of Binghamton.

In Earlville, Chenango Co., on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr. White, Mr. Edwin Starr, of Earlville, to Miss Margaret Rose [Wentz], daughter of Wm. Wentz, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 19th ult., by Wm. Howfley, Esq., Mr. George W. Hawkins, to Miss Sarah Ann Ainsworth, all of Windsor.

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by the same, Mr. Jonathan Parke, to Mrs. Zilpha Morey, all of Windsor.

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st ult., by the Rev. Mr. Woodford, Mr. Holbrook Judd to Miss Orpha [Blatchley], youngest daughter of the Rev. Daniel Blatchley, all of Windsor.

In Woodbury, Ct., on the 22d ult., by Charles B. Phelps, Esq., Mr.  George Nichols, of Windsor, N.Y. [Broome Co.] to Miss Susannah B. Barnes, of the former place.

In East Haddam, Ct., on the 5th ult., by the Rev. Jonas Gillett, Mr. Ichabod Birch, formerly of Windsor, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Patience Slapjack, of the former place.

In South Britain, Ct., on the 10th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Whitmore, Mr. Moses Parker, formerly of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Sally Sweetlove of the former place.

In Great Bend, Pa., on the 11th ult., by Esq. Diamond, Mr. John Pencil, to Miss Jane [Loveland], daughter of Mr. Arnold Loveland, all of Windsor.

In Madison, Wisconsin, October 15th, by the Rev. Mr. Goodman, Mr. Andrew Paddleford, to Miss Eliza [Loveland[, youngest daughter of Mr. Arnold Loveland, of Windsor [Broome Co.., NY].

Died

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Joseph M. Smith, aged 51 years.

In Shippen, Tioga Co., Pa., Ellen Josephine [Bench], only daughter of George S. and Lydia A. Bench, aged 1 year, 4 months and 7 days.

In Granby, Mass., on the 5th ult., Mr. Henry Cooke, aged 21 years.

Binghamton Courier, January 13, 1847

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. Thomas H. Pearne, Mr. Morgan L. Brink, to Miss Huldah C. Mandeville, both of Union [Broome Co., NY].

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by the Rev. A. Craig, Mr. Alson Haynes to Miss Annis Moore, all of Windsor.

In the same place, on the 6th inst., by the same, Mr. Ira B. Knox to Miss Jane Alden, all of Windsor [Broome Co., NY].

In South Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by the same, Mr. Russel Wheeler, to Miss Mary Jane Landers, both of South Bainbridge.

Died

At Weybridge, Vermont, on the 20th ult., Mrs. Eleanor Wright, the widow of the late Silas Wright, of that place, and mother of Gov. Wright, at the advanced age of 85 years. The husband (father of Gov. Wright) died at the same place in May, 1843, the couple having lived together as husband and wife, 61 years.

Binghamton Courier, January 20, 1847

On Monday evening last, our community were filled with horror and alarm, at the information that James P. Langford, residing in Rome, in this county, had that evening, made an attempt to murder his wife, by shooting her through the body with a pistol.  From subsequent information we gather the following particulars of this unnatural and aggravated occurrence:  It appears that Langford had repeatedly threatened the life of his wife, had purchased a pistol for that avowed purpose, and on the night on which the dreadful deed was accomplished, deliberately loaded the pistol in her presence, and disregarding her prayers and supplications, holding her with one hand, shot her through the abdomen, the ball passing entirely through her body and lodging in her clothes. She has since lingered in extreme pain, but cannot possibly recover.

Langford was immediately arrested, and is now in our jail awaiting his trial, which will probably take place at February Court.  No reason can be assigned for the commission of this dreadful crime.  It is but the sad finale of years of brutality on his part; and patient suffering and resignation from her.  Our whole community bear witness to the exemplary character of Mrs. Langford, and to her worth and standing.  This dreadful deed is but another dark chapter in the history of intemperance.

We have been thus brief in respect to this occurrence as the prisoner awaits his trail by the laws of his country, and we wish not to add to the already overwhelming indignation manifested against him.  (Bradford, Pa).

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Alfred Merrill to Miss Pamelia [Abbott], eldest daughter of Col. JB. Abbott, all of tis place.

Died

At Norwich, on Sunday morning last, Virginia Eliza [Murray], wife of Mr. Henry K. Murray; and daughter of the Hon. D.S. Dickinson, aged 20 years.

Scarcely three months have elapsed since Mrs. Murray gave her hand to the worthy gentleman who had won her affections; and left this village and her father's house, a lovely, beloved and rejoicing bride. The blessings of our people went with her; for among all our maidens, no one was more highly esteemed than Virginia E. Dickinson.  But the affection of her friends could not save her from the shaft of Death. Disease prostrated her; and after long weeks of most painful suffering, she departed for a brighter realm. But she went like the bird from the desert in search of its garden bowers; resigned, happy, joyous, trusting in her God and the Savior who had redeemed her. Then why should we mourn for her!  The living, the stricken husband, and parents, and brother, and sisters, call rather for our condolence and sympathy; and these they have spontaneously offered by this entire community. The remains of the deceased were brought to this place on Monday evening, where they await the expected arrival of Senator Dickinson from Washington to witness their interment.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday morning, Jan. 19th, after a short but severe illness, Mrs. Harriet Abbott, wife of Col. Joseph B. Abbott, aged 46 years.  In the sudden and unexpected death of this estimable Lady, society has been bereft of one of its most useful and exemplary members; and her bereaved Husband and family mourn the loss of one who was truly a Companion and mother in every sense of the word. Though unassuming and retiring in her manners, many have had the opportunity to feel and appreciate her kindness, benevolence and true worth. To the writer, she has been a Mother, Sister and Friend, from whom in the hour of sorrow and affliction, he has received the kindest attention and most consoling sympathy; and whose memory will ever be treasured in the most sacred recesses of his heart. A severer affliction to her family cannot be imagined, not one more calculated to call for Christian sympathy in behalf of those who are most nearly and deeply affected by their sudden bereavement.

Binghamton Courier, January 27, 1847

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by the Rev. M. Tupper, Mr. Elias Fish, to Miss Mary Card, all of this place.

Died

In Union [Broome Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mr. Nelson Hill, formerly of Windsor, aged 47 years.