Vital Records (October 1)

 In Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 11th, 1870, of enlargement of the heart, Mrs. Abigail Phinney, in the 63d year of her age.

Death has snatched from our family circle a mother.  Though our hearts are sad, and we weep often, yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we are assured that our loved one, though torn from the embrace of those she loved on earth now reclines upon the bosom of her Father. She was converted to God in the year 1819, under the labors of Rev. Mr. Brown, and united with the M.E. Church.  She was converted from the vanity and pleasures of this fallen world, and remained thus to the last.  For some months previous to her death she was in feeble health, yet she was resigned, when the time was approaching for her to depart this life. she was very quiet and peaceful, and though she had earthly attractions, such as a husband and four children, yet her Heavenly attractions were so much greater that she willingly left all in the care of an all wise and unerring Providence, and fell asleep in Jesus. May Heavenly benedictions rest on the bereaved family through life, and in death may they triumph over all and meet their mother in the kingdome of Heaven.  L.J.

Rev. Joshua Clarke died at his home in Verona, N.Y., February 14th, in the seventy-third year of his age.  Mr. Clarke was born in Brookfield, N.Y., November 23, 1822.  His boyhood was spent in Lincklaen and Brookfield.  In 1839 he joined the Seventh Day Baptist church at Adams, N.Y., and in 1843 entered the DeRuyter institute, where for two years he pursued his studies.  He was ordained at Otselic in January, 1844, and the following June settled as pastor at Lincklaen Centre, preaching there and at Otselic for three years.  In 1847, he accepted the pastorate of the church at Preston, supplying also at Oxford and McDonough.  He afterwards preached at Brookfield, Hopkinton, R.I., Albion, Wis., DeRuyter, Lincklaen, Otselic, New Woodstock, South Otselic, Plymouth, Beaver Meadow, and other charges.  he was twice married, and leaves two daughters.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Feb. 21, 1895]

David D. White departed this life at the  home of his son, James B. White, February 11, 1895, aged 73 years, 6 months and 15 days.  He was a son of Isaiah and Clarissa Chesbro White, and amid the hardy, self sacrificing and happy pioneers of Pharsalia, he grew up a manly and courteous young man.  When quite a young man he went on a voyage at sea for two or three years, and on his return to Pharsalia he married Miss Pamelia M. Beach, of Pharsalia, with whom he lived happily and pleasantly until her death, December 12, 1891, and to whom were born one daughter and three sons that lived to man and womanhood.  One son, David C. White, gave his life to his country in the war for the suppression of the rebellion, and the other sons and daughter are now living to mourn the death of a beloved father.  Many years ago he made a profession of religion and has since lived the life of a consistent Christian.  He was a kind and indulgent father, an obliging neighbor and a true friend.  He was sick and confined to the house for a long time, and was a great sufferer until his spirit left its clay tenement and sent to dwell with God and the angels. the bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their affliction.  May the consolation of Divine grace sustain and be with them in their affliction, and enable them so to live that they may all meet in heaven. The funeral was held at the Free Methodist church at North Pharsalia, February 14, and the services were conducted in an able and appropriate manner by Rev. Olin Burley.  H.L. Barnes.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Feb. 21, 1895]

Chenango Union, July 10, 1873

Marriages

HOLMES - PADGETT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. Edgar O. Holmes, of Addison, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] to Miss Polly M. Padgett of Oxford.

BROCKWAY - GILBERT:  in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. William Brockway, of Lawrenceville, Pa., to Miss Julia Gilbert, of South Oxford.

TOWER - CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], June 26th, by Rev. J.D. Webster, Dea. O. Tower, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Maria G. Curtis, of McDonough.

PHINNEY - BROWN:  At the residence of the bride, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 1st, by Rev. H.O. Rowlands, Mr. Ansel Phinney of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Teresa N.L. Brown.

JOHNSON - BEACH:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], July 3d, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Eri D. Johnson, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary D. Beach, of Lincklaen.

MINOR - ABBOTT:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 24th, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. Alanson B. Minor, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Delia L. Abbott of Afton.

WELLS - BEACH:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], June 25th, by Rev. E. Taylor, Mr. George H. Wells, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ida S. Beach of Binghamton.

CRANDALL - HYATT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] July 3d, by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Edson L. Crandall, to Miss Urena M. Hyatt, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

WORMWOOD - COOK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 27th, by Rev. H. Pattengill, Mr. Henry Wormwood, to Miss Ellen Cook, all of New Berlin.

POTTER - CLARK:  At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], June 27th, by William Morse, Esq., Mr. Elam Potter, to Mrs. Hannah Clark, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

SILL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 1st, Dr. Blin S. Sill, aged 65 years.

COOK:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 2d, Jennie [Cook], daughter of Alonzo Cook, aged 17 years.

HOLLIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 2d, Mr. William Hollis.

BYRAM:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 2d, Henry Byram, aged 16 years.

DeMARSE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 3d, Ida [DeMarse], daughter of Francis DeMarse, aged 17 years.

MORGAN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, [S. Eliza Williams Morgan] wife of S.L. Morgan, Esq.