Jane Elliott, Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 21, 1869: At the residence of H.N. Elliott, in this city, Jan'y 1, 1869, Mrs. Jane Elliott, aged 68 years, 5 months and 6 days. Deceased was our mother. For twenty-three years a widow, she devoted herself to her children, and her pious, faithful life is held in sweet remembrance by them. She was born in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, and came to New York State in 1829. Three of her children having settled in Manhattan [Kansas], she took up her residence with them the past summer, and it was our expectation to have her with us yet many years. Alas, the destroyer came, and suddenly dashed our hopes to the ground. Typhoid pneumonia, in one short week, terminated the life of her we loved. But she died in peace. For fifty years an avowed follower of Jesus, she had sweet consolation on her death bed, and calmly prepared to cross the river. We write this tribute tearfully, yet with the consolation that with our mother, "all is well." Manhattan (Kansas) Standard.
Lottie Ide Van Camp, Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 14, 1869: In Preble, N.Y., on the 27th ult., Lottie Ide [Van Camp], wife of Samuel C. Van Camp, aged 25 years and 11 days. We desire in this time of our sorrow and bereavement, to bear testimony to the power of the religion of the gospel to sustain and comfort in affliction when even earthly refuge fails. the promises of God, have long been precious to us, but such words as "my grace shall be sufficient for thee" and "as thy day is so shall thy strength be," never had such significance as now. These promises have been verified when we most needed their fulfillment. On the last Sabbath of the year we received saying "Lottie died this morning at nine o'clock." These tidings were entirely unexpected and for a few moments we were dumb, we opened not our mouths, for we knew the Lord had done it. But very soon, we were enabled to kiss the rod which had smitten us, and to say--we trust with resignation--not our will but thine O God be done. The next morning while it was yet dark, we commenced our long and sad journey, but we were not left desolate for the comforter was near, bringing to our remembrance, precious words of Him who spake as never man spake and who alone can sustain his sorrowing suffering ones. We feared lest our strength should fail when called to look upon the form of our beloved child, but God in his mercy upheld us, and gave us the sweet assurance, that our child was safe on the glorified shore, in the presence of that Saviour whom she had honored and loved from childhood. A sweet smile rested upon her face, indicating as we thought the state of mind in which she passed from earth to Heaven. Then came fear concerning the burial scene, will grace sufficient be given to keep husband, parents, brother and sister from sinking? Yes. To the praise of God's goodness be it said, the coffin, the shroud and the grave were disarmed of their usual terrors and we laid our first born a young wife and mother beneath the snow, while a voice seemed to say, "I am the resurrection and the life, and because I live thy child shall live also." We cannot refrain from pressing with great earnestness upon Christian parents, the duty of making it their first care to lead their children to that Saviour, who will be the shepherd, guardian and guide in this life, and in the world to come, will give them eternal life. We bless God that we are not called to mourn as those without hope. The light of our child's Christian example, her carefully marked Bible, her place of secret prayer, her love for the cause of Christ, and other sweet memories, are a precious legacy to her bereaved husband and stricken family. The Bereaved Parents.
Warren Gray, Chenango American, January 14, 1869: Died Suddenly, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th instant, Warren Gray, Esq., aged 84 years. In the death of this aged and respected citizen, our whole community feels a shock. He has been for years the most prominent landmark in our midst, and the most brilliant link in the chain that unites us to a past generation. He has fallen like the stately oak that has long survived the primeval forest and been the observed of all observers, and at last yields to the decay of time, and falls to mingle with its native dust.
Warren Gray was the son of Rev. Jeduthan Gray, and was born in Berkshire County, Mass., in 1784. He came to this town in 1805, and settled on the east bank of the Genegantslet, and amid all the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, he bore his full share of its trials, and aided largely in converting a howling wilderness into the abode of civilization and refinement. Mr. Gray held many prominent positions among his fellow men, the most important of which was that of Magistrate. He was made a Justice of the Peace of this town, by the then council of appointment in February 1822, and every subsequent year he has held the office by appointment or election up to the day of his death, making a continuous service of 47 years. It is doubtful if another instance can be found in the State of so long and uninterrupted service. His duty as a town officer has ever been punctually performed, and its people acknowledge a debt of gratitude to him for his zeal and devotion to their interests.
Warren Gray was a man of no ordinary mark. He possessed a great many excellent traits of character. He was strictly honest in all his dealings with his fellow men; integrity was indelibly written upon his brow, and it could be read by all who associated with him. He possessed a judicial mind of no ordinary power, and when combined with the foregoing traits of character, his opinions and decisions were seldom controverted by parties or overruled by higher tribunals. He held the scale of justice firmly and no partially to the last day of his life, and no personal consideration or private prejudice was ever charged upon him. He had through his long life a wide spread influence over his fellow men; his council and advice on all subjects was eagerly sought and universally followed. He was truly a peace maker among his contemporaries, and gratitude is the incense from all hearts that arise to his memory and call him blessed. He has gone to his final rest with the commanding applaudits of our whole people, and embalmed with charity for all his works on earth. In all the social relations of life, in all his public duties to his fellow men. he has left a bright example of a well spent life, worthy of imitation of those who survive him. Mr. Gray was twice married and has left a wife and several children to lament his departure from among us. He was buried on the 11th inst., by the members of Eastern Light Lodge of which he had been a member for 55 years, and twice its master, assisted by large delegations from all the adjacent Lodges. Peace, peace to the departed.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 7, 1869
Marriages
In Homer, N.Y., [Cortland Co.] on Tuesday evening, Dec. 29th, by Rev. J.D. Barnes, Dr. Frank B. Darby, of Owego [Tioga Co. NY], and Miss Mary E. [Wheeden], daughter of Mr. C.H. Wheeden. The marriage ceremony (with the ring) was beautifully performed by the officiating clergyman. A large and happy company enjoyed the occasion and gave the wedded pair their most cordial congratulations. An ample provision was made for the comfort of the guests--Homer Republican.
On the 5th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, John H. Fairchild, to Miss Mary Eugenia Wayrous [Watrous?], both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].
At the residence of Darius Robinson, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 31st ult., by Rev. Wm. Burnside, Mr Francis A. Stevens, to Miss Ellen A. Steward, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. C.H. Dibble, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss F.S. Dibble, of Oxford.
Death
At the county House [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mary [Benedict], wife of Joseph Benedict, aged 29 years.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 14, 1869
Deaths
In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on New Year's day, Mr. William McCray, aged 88 years.
In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d inst., Mr. Sidney Eggleston, aged about 60 years.
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