Vital Records (September 3)

 Melissa A. (Levee) Henry, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], On Wednesday of last week, the funeral of Mrs. Otis Henry took place at the Steward school house. The sermon was delivered by Rev. C.A. Brockway, of Norwich.  It was very effective.  Mrs. Henry was sick only about thirty-six hours, and no apprehensions were entertained until a short time before she expired. She was the daughter of Leonard Levee, and dearly loved and respected by a large circle of friends who deeply mourn her untimely death.  Her daughter Alice is completely prostrated by the sad and unexpected event. She leaves a stricken husband and two daughters, who will have the sympathy and condolence of a large circle of friends in their hour of affliction.

Franklin Finks, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  Columbus [Chenango Co., NY]:  We have to chronicle the death of another one of our best citizens.  Franklin Finks passed away April 20th, after a protracted illness, aged sixty-eight years.  He had been in very poor health for a long time, and his death was not unexpected; yet, the loss of a good man is keenly felt.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Marsden, of Sherburne, officiated at his funeral, which occurred from his residence, whence he was take to New Berlin for interment.  He leaves a wife, and sons and daughters, to mourn his loss.  One son is in Colorado, preaching the gospel of Christ.

Gilbert - Spencer, Afton Enterprise, January 7, 1887:  At an early hour Christmas morning over fifty invited guests assembled in the handsome parlors of the lovely country home of Henry Spencer, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to celebrate the marriage ceremony of his eldest daughter, Miss Jesse [Spencer], to Mr. Charles Gilbert, the Rev. S.H. Wood officiating.  The bride was attired with modest simplicity, and looked very pretty in her brown satin, intercepted with white satin bows.  Her sister acted as bride's maid and wore an olive green satin.  Mr. B. Basseett was "best man."  The music on this occasion was superb, Professor DeForest Foote presiding at the piano, ably assisted in vocal music by Miss Myrta Barnes, of Harpursville, and Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Foote.  A bridal souvenir, written by Mrs. Belle Hinckley Fell, of New Orleans and read by the author, was dedicated to the bride. A large number of beautiful and useful presents were presented to the happy couple.  Great credit is due the parents of the bride who were untiring in their efforts to promote the pleasure of their guests, and the occasion will long and happily be remembered by those present.

Oxford Times, December 13, 1887

Marriages

LOOMIS - GRAY:  In Walton, Nov. 17, by Rev. S.B. Rathbun, J. Merton Loomis of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Eva Gray.

NASH - OWEN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. I.C. Owen, on December 7, 1887, by the Rev Daniel W. Teller, Mr. Fred R. Nash of Poolville, and Miss Angie N. Owen of Sherburne.

SHAVER - STONE:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 3, by Rev. E. Ketchum, Fernando Shaver and Minnie Stone, both of Greene.

TANNER - VINCENT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec 4, by Rev. E.R. D. Briggs, Solomon H. Tanner and Lettie J. Vincent, both of Norwich.