Vital Records (September 19)

Stephen Prentice Turner, the oldest resident of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], died Monday, December 24, 1900, at the residence of his son, Nelson J. Turner, at the advanced age of ninety-four years.  Mr. Turner was born in Gilbertsville, [Otsego Co., NY], and came to this town with his parents when seven years of age, which has since been his residence.  He was a thrifty and prosperous farmer, and commanded the universal respect of his fellow citizens.  He is survived by three sons, Simeon A., Richard N., and Nelson J., and two daughters, Mrs. Frances Williams and Mrs. Martha Post, who reside in Coventry  -- Oxford Times.  Deceased was grandfather of J.B. Turner of this village. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 29, 1900]

Died:  TURNER:  In Oxford, December 24, 1900, Stephen Prentice Turner, aged 94 years.

Margaret, wife of L. Gilbert Sanford, died at her home, the Park hotel in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning after an illness of about twenty-four hours.  The cause of death was eclampsia.  Mrs. Sanford was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin O'Donnell of Norwich and was married to Mr. Sanford in 1888.  Besides the parents she is survived by the husband, a three-year-old daughter, two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Murphy of Norwich, and Miss Ella O'Donnell.  Her age was thirty-six years, Funeral services were held from St. Joseph's church, Oxford, Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.--Times  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 29, 1900]

Newton - Yeaw:  "Santa Claus" reindeer wore their wedding bells when they called at "The Evergreens," Christmas morning. They rang most joyously, when "Santa," through Rev. H.W.H. Watkins, gave Fred Newton the most valuable and precious gift he ever possessed, Miss Lulu Yeaw.  Mr. Newton is the son of Mrs. Ellen Grant, and Miss Lulu, the only child of one of the merchants of East Pharsalia.  Both are universal favorites with old and young.  All wish them bon voyage through life.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 29, 1900]

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Apr. 6, 1882

Married

TALBOTT - ROGERS:  In McDonough  [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. M.M. Talbott, to Miss R.L. Rogers, both of Binghamton, N.Y.  

BURHYTE - CREGO:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, by Rev. E. McWarren, Mr. Augustus E. Burhyte of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Jennie A. Crego of Columbus.

HOLMES - MAINE:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 23rd, by Rev. L. Lawton, Mr. Julius Holmes to Miss Eliza Maine, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 29, 1900

Died

HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], December 18, 1900, Dr. S.H. Harrington, aged 71 years.

MORSE:  In White Store [Chenango Co., NY], December 25, 1900, William T. Morse, aged 83 years.

GRAVES:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], December 25, 1900, George Graves.

HALLSTEAD:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], December 24, 1900, Mrs. T.P. Hallstead, aged 66 years.

MOREY:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], December 24, 1900, Mrs. Polly Morey, aged 84 years.

BELDIN:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], December 22, 1900, Mrs. Manley Beldin, aged 56 years.

BRASEE:  In Brooklyn, December 27, 1900, Mrs. Electa Brasee, aged 72 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

WARNER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], December 21, 1900, Mrs. Elidia Warner, aged 64 years.

WATSON:  In Rochester, December 19, 1900, Mrs. Caroline Manning Watson, aged 74 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].