Vital Records (July 28)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1886

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Death has removed three more of our townsmen.  Asahel Peck, a quiet, industrious farmer living about one mile south of this village, and a man of exemplary habits, and who was greatly respected where he was known, died December 17th, of pneumonia, aged 70, and his funeral occurred at his late residence Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended.  He was a brother of Daniel and Philo Peck, formerly of this town, now deceased, and leaves one brother, surviving him, Levi Peck, of McDonough, who is the last of six brothers.

Alvia Gray, son of Warren Gray, now deceased, died yesterday morning, at the residence of his son-in-law, Charles Joslyn, in Barker [Broome Co., NY], aged seventy-nine years.  Deceased was also a man of exemplary habits, and a highly respected citizen, and until a few years past resided near this village.

William G. Rice, for many years a resident of this village, died this morning, at his residence in the southern part of the village, at the age of about fifty-seven years, after a few days' illness, of typhoid fever.  He was also a well known and respected citizen.  His funeral will be Masonic, and will be held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon.  He was a son of Geary Rice, who survives him, and is now the oldest man in the town, and will be ninety-four years of age on the thirtieth of this month.

Mrs. Sarah L. Cook Buell

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY,  December 23, 1886

As no obituary has appeared in this paper, of one in whom many of its readers felt a deep interest, a few words are now offered in memory of Mrs. S.L. Cook Buell, who died of cancer, November 12th, 1886, after nearly a year of most intense suffering, which was borne with her characteristic fortitude. In the absence of her pastor, Rev. L.C. Rogers, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes. A very comforting sermon was preached from the appropriate words, "I am now ready to be offered," etc.  Many of her friends here, being prevented by the extremely uncomfortable traveling from being present on that occasion, on the return of her pastor to this place, a memorial service was held in connection with the regular services of the Seventh-day Baptist church, of which Mrs. Buell had been for the last seven years a devoted and much loved member.  A tender and fitting tribute to her memory was offered, from the words, "The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance," after which several of those with whom she had for many years been associated in church relations, added their testimony of hearty appreciation of her earnest Christian life, especially in regard to her strong faith in God, and earnest labors for the salvation of souls.  Most of the churches in town were represented in this gathering of warmly attached friends of the deceased, which strongly betokened the general esteem in which she was held.  Without wishing to unduly eulogize the dead, it seems but just to recognize excellence of character attained, and wise in those who remain to emulate the worthy example found in so eminently useful a life.

Mary Ann Bullock

Sherburne News, November 14, 1891

Mrs. Mary Ann Bullock [widow of Rev. Daniel Bullock] died at her home below the village [North Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Monday morning, aged seventy-six years.  Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes Tuesday morning  Her remains were taken to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.  She was tenderly cared for during her last sickness by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Deming, and loving neighbors.  A sister, Mrs. Sweet, of Unadilla, and an only grandson were with her during the last days of her life.  surely a good woman has fallen and she will long be remembered for what she hath done.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1886

Married

SYMONDS - HORTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], De. 15th, by Rev. W.G. Partridge, Mr. Harvey Symonds to Miss Euphemia Horton, both of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY].

POWERS - SHELDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev Dr. Bradford, Mr. Byron E. Powers, of South Oxford, to Miss Jessie S. Sheldon, of Oxford.

BARBER - LAMB:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. C. Cooper, Mr. Benjamin Barber, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Triphenia Lamb, of McDonough.

BECKWITH - PIKE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. D. Burroughs, Mr. Otis Beckwith, to Miss Ella Pike, both of McDonough [Chenango co., NY].

WHITE - HAY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] Dec. 14th, by Rev. Dr. Brooks, Mr. James White of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Minnie E. Hay, of South Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY].

WATERS - BEARDSLEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, Mr. Elijah W. Waters of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Edna L. Beardsley, of Belden, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY].

YOUNG - THOMAS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7th, by Rev. A.H. Rogers, Mr. Herbert J. Young, to Miss Lydia C. Thomas, both of Greene.

PARSONS - WESTCOTT:  In Bainbridge, [Chenango Co., NY], DEc. 15th, by Rev. H.B. Cook, Mr. William H. Parsons, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Ellen M. Westcott, of Bainbridge.

COON - WILLIAMS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev. F.W. Townsend, Mr. William Coon, of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Carrie J. Williams, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].

TINKER - WALKER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev. L. Jennison, Mrs. Andrew L. Tinker, to Miss Nellie A. Walker, all of New Berlin.

FENNER - CHURCH:  December 9th, by Rev. W.J. Bridges, of Brooklyn, Mr. Arthur H. Fenner to Miss Kate Church, of South Orange, N.J., daughter of Hon. William Church, formerly of Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

Died

HALL:  At the residence of her father, Dr. C. M. Purdy, Dec. 21st, Kathleen Purdy [Hall], wife of Charles F Hal, aged 37 years.  funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at her late residence.

DAVIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, Mrs Sally Davis, widow of the late George Davis, aged 73 years.

BULLOCK:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Major Dyer D. Bullock, aged 63 years.

WILLCOX:  At the residence of D.A. Willcox, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Mrs. Alfred Willcox, aged 78 years and 4 months.

SUTTON:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 11th, Mr. Lorenzo D. Sutton, aged 80 years.

GROVER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, Mrs. Eunice Grover, aged 91 years.

CANNON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mr. Curtis O. Cannon, aged 70 years.

BOWERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. Gilbert Bowers, aged 60 years.

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 16th, Mr. Glover Ives, aged 81 years.

NELSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3d, Mr. David Nelson, aged 29 years.

ROSE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 6th, Mr. Oliver F. Rose, aged 60 years.

PECK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17th, Mr. Asahel Peck, aged 70 years.

RICE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21st, Mr. William D. Rice, aged about 57 years.

GRAY:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 20th, Mr. Alvin Gray, aged 79 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

BROWN:  In St. Louis, Mo. Dec. 9th, Mrs. Jennie Brown, formerly of North Pharsalia, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].