Obituaries (February 8)

Lieut. Bronson Beardsley

Chenango American, July 9, 1863

Office of the N.Y. State Agency
181 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, June 18, 1863

Sir:  Lieut. Bronson Beardsley, 10th N.Y. Cavalry, died at Emory Hospital today at 12 o'clock, while I was there.  He was wounded at Aldie in Virginia, in the Cavalry fight on Friday last. A musket or rifle ball struck him in his left breast, near the shoulder, and passed obliquely through his lungs to his right shoulder, and is now lying under his shoulder blade.  I was with him half an hour yesterday, and talked with him all I dared to, as it was difficult for him to talk.  His left lung is undoubtedly filled with blood, which has caused his death.  Thus has another brave New York man fallen a martyr in a just and holy cause, doing his duty in trying to put down a cursed rebellion against the best Government the world ever saw, a patriot who has given up his life for his beloved country.  Would that it had been some vile copperhead, that would sell his country for a mess of pottage.  But it was not to be as.  I suppose the Surgeon of the hospital, (Dr. Mosely) will write his friends. They all of them throw away all their luggage so that they could fight to better advantage. They charged right into the thickest of the fight, and use nothing but the sabre.  Will you have the goodness to send this to his friends, and tell them he had a good Surgeon, and everything was done for him that could be done, but I could see yesterday that he was not long for this world, and I stood ready to give him all that human aid could give.  Truly yours, Josiah S. Kellogg, New York Soldiers' Relief Society, also one of the Agents for the State.

Sarah E. Owens

Died November 30, 1934, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Sarah E. Owens passed away at her home Friday night, aged 72 years. She had been ill only a few days. There survive a son, Chester Owens of Norwich and a daughter, Mrs. Ada Fraser of Pattersonville.  A prayer service was held Monday night at the Breese Funeral Home.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Tillson, N.Y.  The beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which she was held.

Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn

Died March 1, 1941, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of three weeks, the Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich for more than 10 years, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock.  Born in Keeseville (Essex Co. NY) Nov. 6, 1884, the deceased was graduated from Colby College, Waterville, Maine, to study theology at Colgate University, where he was graduated in 1915.  His first pastorate was at Penacock, N.H.  From there he accepted a call to New London, N.H., and from New London he went to Boonville.  In May, 1930, he became pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich.  He was a veteran of the World War, a member of  Norwich Post of the American legion, where he served several terms as chaplain of that organization.  He was also a member of Norwich lodge of Masons and a past chaplain of that fraternity, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and past moderator of the Chenango County Baptist Association. The survivors are a widow, a son, Dirk; one daughter, Mary Field, and four sisters, Mrs. Willard Baber and Mrs. Rufus Prescott, both of Keeseville, and Mrs. Edwin H. Reese and Mrs. Dominick C. Ashley of Glenn Falls. The funeral will be held form the First Baptist Chruch here tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock with the Rev. A.H. Boutwell, pastor of the Ithaca Baptist Church and a close friend of the deceased officiating.  Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart, organist, will play before and after the service.  After the service in Norwich, the remains will be taken to Keeseville, where services will be held in the home of Mrs. Rufus Prescott Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Friends and residents from every walk, every church, and various organizations joined parishioners in attending the memorial service held Monday night at 7:30 for the late Rev. James Kingsland Romeyn. The First Baptist church was filled with several hundreds who paid final respect to the beloved pastor.  Despite the addition of extra seats many stood in silence during the impressive service.  The church service followed a prayer service in the parsonage held Monday afternoon for the immediate family.  For an hour before the church service the body of Rev. Romeyn rested in front of the pulpit which he had so ably filled for more than 10 years.  During that period a countless number of residents and church members viewed the remains.  Officiating at the service was the Rev. Dr. A.H. Boutwell, pastor of the Ithaca Baptist church, a classmate of the Rev. Romeyn and a long time friend. Before and after the service, a group of favorite hymns was played at the organ by Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart.  As the hour of the memorial service arrived, the Broad Street Methodist church chimes played similar hymns. As if sharing the grief of an entire community in its sorrow the heavens poured out freshening rains.  There was a hushed stillness as the Rev. Boutwell paid tribute to the life of his friend. "The world to which the Christ came had some hope of immortality," he said.  "We believe in immortality," he continued, "but we cannot give actual demonstrations of immortality.  'In My Father's house are many mansions, Had it not been so I would have told you.' "  Closing his memorial with a prayer, the Rev. Boutwell proclaimed "What a responsibility rests upon us to have had one of his ability among us. What a responsibility rests upon the ministerial members to have had his friendship. What a crown of glory rests upon this family with their memory of the benefits and benediction of one such as him."  Members of the city clergy and their wives occupied seats near the front of the church auditorium.  Joining with them were several from away, including the Rev. Dr. Court, pastor of the Boonville Presbyterian church, a friend of many years' standing of the deceased and the Rev. W.L. Soper, Earlville Baptist church pastor and Mrs. Soper.  Banked high with flowers, the casket was closed a few minutes before the memorial service opened.  Members of the Romeyn family sat near the group of clergymen. Various church organizations attended the service in a body as did members of Norwich Post 189 of the American legion.  and members of Norwich lodge 302 F. and A.M. He had served as chaplain of both groups for many years during his residence here.  During the World War the Rev. Romeyn served for two years as a member of the 57th infantry.  Expressions of affection and sorrow from organizations, friends, and former parishioners were in the floral display.  They were from friends also in former pastorates served by him at Concord, N.H. from 1915 to 1921, and at New London, N.H., where he served until 1928 before going to Boonville.  His pastorate was terminated there in 1930 when he succeeded on May 4, of that year, the Rev. W. A. Ashmore as pastor of the Norwich church.  A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Rev. Romeyn, a graduate of the Colgate Theological School was also a past moderator of the Chenango County Baptist Association.  Immediately following the memorial service Monday night the body was taken by motor hearse to Utica and from there by train to Keeseville, Essex county.  Four members of the American legion escorted the body to Utica.  Headed by Commander Lynn N. Peterson, others were Edward O. Erickson, Edwin K. VanTine and Sydney K. Johnson, past district commander.  Members of the Romeyn family left by motor Tuesday morning for Keeseville where funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rufus Prescott. Burial followed in the family plot in the Keeseville cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 25, 1863

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., of diptheria, Susan A. [Brown], daughter of Henry M. ad Emily L. Brown, aged 4 years, 8 months and 2 days.  Also on the 20th inst., of the same disease, William H. [Brown], son of the above, aged 11 years, 1 month and 20 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., James Lazelle [Cole], youngest son of Morillo and Mary E. Cole, aged 9 years, 4 months and 11 days.

No more his gentle voice

Will bid our hearts rejoice,

But in another world he sings

And spreads his bright, his angel wings,

Where storms can never come,

Safe in his spirit home.

Chenango American, July 9, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly on the 3d inst., E. Tracy Allen, a soldier in the War of 1812, aged 77 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Miss Emma R. Birdsall, aged 13 years.

In Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Joseph Nightengale, aged 25 years.

In Ketchum's Corners, on the 22d ult., Laura L. [Culver], daughter of Mr. Wilson Culver, aged 17 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Col. Hazard Lewis, aged 68 years and 8 months.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Grace Hollenbeck, wife of Silas Hollenbeck, aged 20 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 2d inst., Julia [Evans], only daughter of Isaac and Calista Evans, aged 3 years, 11 months and 16 days.

In Eden, Mich., on the 24th ult., Katie M. [Briggs], daughter of R.D. Briggs, lately of Earlville, aged 2 years, 2 months and 20 days.

In Ketchum's Corners, on the 4th inst., Alice [Culver], daughter of Wilson Culver, aged 8 years.

Obituaries (February 7)

William Irvine

Chenango American, June 18, 1863

Killed:  Lieut. Col. William Irvine, of the 10th N.Y. Cavalry was killed in the late fight across the Rappahannock.  Mr. Irvine was formerly a resident of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  He had the reputation of being a brave and capable officer.

William Ward Pierce

Chenango American, June 18, 1853

Wm. Ward [Pierce], aged 5 years, 3 months and 3 days, son of Hiram S. and Sarah Pierce, was drowned in the canal at the foot of the first lock south of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst.,  The shock of the boat, Shady Side, upon which he was standing, as it entered the lock, probably caused him to fall into the canal where he was not found until too late to save his life.  His parents reside in Vestal, Broome county, whiter they returned with the body. This little boy was unusually promising and intelligent, and had been a faithful attendant at Sabbath School during the past two years. A short time previous to this fatal accident, he stood by his mother's side, looking toward the sky, when he remarked with earnestness that he would soon have wings and fly up there.  His childish fancy was to truly and quickly verified.

Ernest Grant Rose

Died January 25, 1943, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Ernest Grant Rose, 66, Pittsfield farmer, died in his home, Jan. 25, 1943, following an illness of three months.  He was born in Exeter, son of George and Elizabeth Miller Rose.  On Oct. 13, 1909, he married Lula Palmer.  He attended Edmeston Methodist church and was a member of Wharton Valley grange for 31 years.  Besides his wife he leaves three sons, Robert, Willis and Harry, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Erwin Stephens and a brother, Floyd Rose, both of Edmeston.  Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Houck Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Edmeston Union Cemetery.

Patrick H. Rourke

Died October 30, 1936, Norwich, NY

P.H. Rourke died at 7 East Park place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] late Friday afternoon, following an extended illness. The deceased was born in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], December 5, 1862, but had been a resident of Norwich for the past 28 years.  During the time he had lived in this city he had engaged in the retail business, and prior to the prohibition era conducted a retail liquor store.  He is survived by his wife and the following eight children:  George D. and John H. Rourke of Norwich,  Miss Amata M. Rourke of New York city, Mrs. Harry F. Welden of Albany, Miss Martha E. of Scotia, Miss Marion of Norwich, Catherine Patricia, a student at Tusculum, Greenville, Tenn., and Miss Emma L. of Norwich.  There survive one brother and three sisters, Thomas H. of Binghamton, Miss Helen, Miss Emma and Mrs. Anna L. Kavanaugh of Binghamton.  Services will be held at the Devine Funeral Home at 9 o'clock Monday morning and at 9:30 in St. Paul's church, Rev. Charles M. Coveney officiating, with interment in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich].

Allen Rockwell

Died July 2, 1925, Norwich, NY

Chenango county lost one of its best known and most substantial citizens Thursday night in the death of Allen Rockwell of Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co., NY], who passed away at the Norwich Memorial Hospital about 7 o'clock.  Mr. Rockwell, who was 65 years of age, had not been in the best of health for some time, but he had been seriously ill for only about 10 days.  At that time he suffered an injury to one foot when a cake of ice fell upon it.  Soon the corresponding member began to trouble him, and still later he suffered pains in the abdominal region.  He was brought to the Norwich Memorial Hospital a week ago, suffering from appendicitis, but surgeons did not advise an operation because of the weakened condition of his heart.  He was given treatment, however, and was apparently responding to that treatment when his heart, unable to stand the strain longer, gave out, thereby ending the career of a man highly esteemed by hundreds of friends and acquaintances in this county.  Although born in South Hartwick, Otsego county, the deceased was almost a life long resident of Rockwells Mills, where for many years he conducted an extensive and prosperous woolen mill business.  Mr. Rockwell was known far and wide in this county for his honorable dealings, and for his many kind acts of charity toward his fellow men. While active in the woolen mill business he always bought the local wool products, paying the highest price that the business would warrant.  He always used local wool when he was able to procure it, and through his business dealings with the farmers of Chenango and adjoining counties he earned a reputation for fair dealing and honesty which stood him well in hand in after years.  Mr. Rockwell's mills were famous in this part of the state and gave employment to many people. They were operated by Mr. Rockwell until about 20 years ago when he retired from active business. There perhaps is no resident of the Unadilla valley whose loss will be felt more keenly than Allen Rockwell.  He was a man among men, charitable to the extreme and kind and considerate of his friends. There are many organizations, societies and individuals that have been befriended through Allen Rockwell, of which the public was unaware.  Too much cannot be said of his noble acts and kindly deeds, but those whom he aided will always remember him for what he accomplished for the benefit of mankind.  Mr. Rockwell was prominent and active in the affairs of this county, was a staunch Democrat in politics and was quite active in political affairs until recent years.  He never held office, but his counsel and advice were always welcome on public matter.  The only fraternal organization to which he belonged was the Elks.  He was a charter member of Norwich lodge. Although not a member of any church he regularly attended and was a worthy supporter of the Baptist church at Mt. Upton.  Mr. Rockwell was a member of the board of directors of the Norwich Memorial Hospital, a former member of the child welfare board of this county, resigning because of his health, and a director in the National Bank of Sidney.  He was active in the Red Cross organization of this county and took a prominent and active part in every project which worked for the betterment of the community. Besides his wife, to whom the sympathy of all is extended, there survive one sister, Mrs. G.W. McPherson of Yonkers, wife of a Baptist clergyman, and two nephews, Norman and Chester McPherson, both students at Princeton.  Funeral services will be held from the late home in Rockwells Mills Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. George Scobey of Mt. Upton, officiating.

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 18, 1863

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Charlotte Hortense [Gilbert], youngest daughter of Rev. H.W. and C.E. Gilbert, aged 22 months and 7 days.

In Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mrs. Pamelia [Harpur], wife of Hon. Robert Harpur, and daughter of the late judge Peter Betts, of Bainbridge, in the 66th year of her age.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Amanda [Horton], wife of Calvin Horton, aged 32 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Hiram Smith, aged 56 years.

Chenango American, June 25, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Betsy Slawson, aged 66 years.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. John Boylen, aged 80 years.

In Ketchum's Corners, on the 20th inst., Laura L. [Culver], daughter of Wilson Culver, aged 12 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mr. Thomas Paul, aged  57 years.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Ellsworth Phelps, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 66 years.

In Baltimore Md. March 19th, Mr. Ransom A Bartholomew, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 36 years, a member of the 114th Regiment.

Marriages (February 6)

Austin - Brooks

Married May 28, 1938, South New Berlin, NY

A very quiet wedding took place Saturday morning, May 28, 1938, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Austin, when their daughter, Esther Louise [Austin], became the bride of Alfred R. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brooks, of East Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charters, rector of the Episcopal Church, Norwich, N.Y.  Only members of the immediate families were present.  The young couple left immediately for an auto trip, amid showers of rice and confetti and with congratulations and good wishes for a pleasant trip and many years of happiness.

Truesdale - Wilcox

Married January 30, 1928, South New Berlin, NY

A very pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilcox of Chenango Lake [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Friday evening, when their daughter, Shirley Kathryn [Wilcox], was united in marriage to Mr. Leon Laverne Truesdale.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Clinton Skinner and took place under an arch of evergreen and pink azalea. The bride was most becomingly attired in a powder blue crepe afternoon dress and carried a bouquet of white narcissus and pink lady slippers. The couple was attended by the bride's sister, Pearl Jeannette, as bridesmaid and Mr. Schyler Hughes, brother-in-law of the groom as best man.  After a delicious buffet luncheon, the couple left to spend the weekend at the home of the groom's sister in Oxford.

Dixson - Pedersen

Married December 18, 1941, South New Berlin, NY

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  A beautiful candle-light church wedding took place in St. Matthew's Episcopal church in this village Thursday evening, Dec. 18, at 7 o'clock when Miss Florence Pederson, daughter of Mrs. Leon Lewis of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] became the bride of Monroe Dixson son of Mr and Mrs. Dixson of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the rector of the church, Rev. Nelson F. Parke in the presence of a large company of relatives, friends and acquaintances of the bride and groom.  Miss Mildred Lewis and John McGuire were bridesmaid and best man. The church was attractively trimmed for the occasion.  Following the ceremony at the church, a reception was held at the home of the bride.  Mrs. Dixson has been employed for some time in the Otsego school at Edmeston, while Mr. Dixson is a private in the U.S. Army and at present stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Their friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life.

White - Tracy

Married March 28, 1936, West Dryden, NY

The marriage of Miss Marie Virginia Tracy, of West Dryden, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.], and Kenneth A. White, of South New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tracy, March 28, 1936.  The ceremony was performed by Miss Tracy's pastor, the Rev. M.H. Flaxington of Freeville, N.Y., in the presence of the nearest relatives. The bride was attired in a light blue silk and the groom wore a dark blue suit. They are residing at the home of the groom on East Hill. The congratulations of their friends is extended the happy couple.

Hugaboom - Slater

Married November 13, 1937, Norwich, NY

Irene Slater, daughter of Mrs. Mable Slater of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Henry Hugaboom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hugaboom of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], were married Saturday, November 13, at eight o'clock at the Calvary Baptist church parsonage by Rev. Mickael Klinoff, pastor. The attendants were Helen Hurlburt and Gary Wheeler. The newly married couple will reside at Hawley's Corners.

White - Busacker

Married October 18, 1941, Whitesboro, NY

Saturday, October 18, at 2 o'clock in the First Presbyterian church at Whitesboro [Oneida Co., NY] occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Busacker to Frank White of this city. Rev. Herbert N. Baird, pastor, officiated at the nuptial service. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Busacker of 20 Wagner avenue, Whitesboro. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis White of Norwich.  Miss Barbara Busacker attended her sister as maid of honor.  Arvin White served his brother as best man and Jack Busacker, a brother of the bride was usher.  Mrs. James Smith was at the organ for a brief recital preceding the marriage service.  She played the traditional wedding marches for the processional and recessional of the bridal party.  Mrs. Ralph Glatt sang "Ave Maria."  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a powder blue and brown plaid suit with brown accessories and a shoulder corsage of white roses.  Her maid of honor wore a brown suit with matching accessories and a corsage of Tailsman roses. The mother of the bride wore soldier blue with matching accessories and a corsage of red roses.  The groom's mother was attired in a black gown with matching accessories.  Her corsage also was of red roses.  A reception followed the church ceremony and was held at the home of the bride's parents.  After a wedding trip to the Cumberland mountains, Mr. and Mrs. White will make their home at 172 North Broad street, this city. The bride was educated at Whitesboro central school and the Eastern Academy of Laboratory Technique. She is a technician at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.  Mr. White was educated at the South New Berlin high school and is employed by the Borden Company in Norwich.  

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, June 18, 1863

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. Wm. M. Robinson, Mr. John P. Davis, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Almeda M. Buckley, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. Mr. Scoville, Harvey R. Brown, Esq., of Lewisborough, Westchester co., to Miss Phebe A. Hoyt of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 25, 1863

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th ins.t, by Rev. Samuel Hopinson, Mr. H.H. VanCott, to Miss Mariette Morse.

In Dryden, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.], on the 14th ins.t, by Rev. Benj. Shove, Joseph P. Davenport, to Calpernia Sours, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, July 9, 1863

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. William Potter, and Miss Sarah Barr, all of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Wm. S. Young, to Miss Harriet A. Houghton, both of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James W. Sackett, to Miss Mary A. Harrington, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

At the Baptist Church, in East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. B.A. Russell, Mr. John A. Benedict, of East Greene, to Miss Theresa C. Brock of Forest Lake, Susquehanna Co., Pa.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Chas. L. Humphrey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Prudence E. Lewis, of the former place.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Henry A. Gates, of Bridgeport, Conn., to Miss Julia A. Wood, of the former place.

In West Boylston Mass., on the 25th ult., by Rev. Wm. murdock, Mr. Darwin Davis, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie A. Lovell, of West Boylston.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by Rev. O. Button, Mr. Gilbert Manwarring, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Jennie Utter of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Letter from Co. K, NY 114th Regiment, June 1863

Letter from Port Hudson, from a Member of Co. K, 114th Regiment

Chenango American, July 2, 1863

Rear of Port Hudson, La
June 15, 1863

Dear Sir:  It is with pain I have to relate the proceedings of yesterday, which day will ever be remembered by the 114th Regiment.  On the evening of the 13th we were all served out with sixty rounds of cartridge, and at twelve o'clock at night, our cooks made their appearance with rations of which we supplied ourselves. We were soon ordered to fall in and in a few minutes were ready to march.  Accordingly five Companies of our Regiment started with Col. Smith and Major Morse as our leaders.  Soon were joined by the 75th and 160th New York Regiments, 8th Vermont and 12th Connecticut, which Regiments constitute Weitzel's Brigade. We marched along, silently through the woods, except some remarks about what we were going to do, every one forming his own opinion; but it being Sunday, a day so remarkable for the battles of the American army, everyone was satisfied that we were going to charge the enemy's works. As we went along from one ravine to another we found troops under arms, and after a little while we came up with a group of officers, among whom was Gen. Wietzel. The sight of our General seemed to give us new courage.  Gen. Wietzel is highly esteemed by his command and their confidence in him is such that when even he is near we anticipate no danger.

Soon our artillery opened fire and as we turned in a ravine we halted and fixed bayonets.  We soon heard a cheer on our left which told us that Payne's Brigade charged the enemy's works, and the roar of artillery and musketry told the bloody work had commenced. We started ahead but soon had to halt on account of the 91st New York Regiment, which was in the ravine before us.  Soon the General's Aids ran by us to see what was the matter.  As soon as the way was clear for our Regiment we proceeded in the best of spirits expecting to cover ourselves with honor by entering the enemy's works. About six o'clock we got to the scene of action, and soon the command was given to charge on a double quick. With a yell we darted forward under a raking fire from the enemy from behind their works, until our colors got shot. At this time we poured a volley into their works and lay down until reloaded.  Our gallant Major stepped in front and asked us if we were ready, to which we responded yes.  He then told us to give three cheers and follow him. This time a number of us got into a ditch under the enemy's works where our boys were slain like sheep.  Our major, like the Colonel, got wounded in this charge.  Most all of our officers were either killed or wounded.  Once more our shattered companies tried a charge led by Lieut. Searles, of Co. G.  he also got wounded at this time--nearly half our men lay wounded on the field.  It was a most thrilling scene to witness the groans of our brave men in their agony of pain--all our color guards were wounded, and the color bearer killed, but a Lieut. of the 160th New York picked up our colors, and one of our boys stepped forward and demanded them, so we had the honor of bringing them off the field.

After laying two hours under fire and making three charges, we fell to the rear to form again.  Never did five Companies of men go into a charge more willingly or with better courage, than did the officers and men of the 114th; but there was no such thing as entering the works, for we had to charge over fallen timber and brush, and there was a ditch at least six feet wide and six feet deep on our side of their works, the breast work or parapet being eight or ten feet high so it was impossible for any man to scale them without use of ladders or plank.  If we had any fair kind of a chance we would enter the works, for never was there a more determined lot of men as the number of killed and wounded will show.  There were several other charges made but without effect. There was a Regiment sent in ahead with bags of cotton to fill the ditch for us to charge over, but they could not be made to go there.  Out of the officers of our five Companies there were only three came out whole.  I don't intend to give only a faint idea of what it was, for if I tried to I could not.  Those who lived or was not wounded remained under fire until after dark. To look round the little place our Company occupied in the woods, and to see so many missing made us very sad.

The following is a list of causalities in Co. E.  Lieut. Longwell, of Co. D, who took command of our Company, was wounded in the hand while leading us into action.  Much praise is due him, as he is the only man who ever led Co E into action yet.  Indeed he is a brave officer.

Sergts. Uri Rorapaugh, acting Lieut. Wm. J. Rogers, Seymour C. Horton, wounded.  Corpl. John C. Stoughton, missing.  Privates, Jack Chidester, David McBirney, Chas. R. Hayward, Robt. Wedge, Benjamin Pittsley, Chas. B. Davis, Sophronus Hinman, Joseph J. Smith, Freeman S. Wedge, Edw'd Post, Lewis Handy, Preston R. Peck, all slightly wounded, excepting Preston and Handy who were mortally wounded and left on the field, probably dead. Col. Smith is living, Capt. Tucker, and Lieut. Corben, of Co. G, are killed.

I remain truly yours,

Wm. B. Corbett

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The 114th in Battle

Our own brave 114th has at last had the opportunity they so long and ardently coveted to cover themselves with glory upon the battlefield.  Kept back by force of circumstances they have not had a chance to exhibit their valor until recently.  In company with several other regiments forming Weiztel's brigade, five companies of our regiment joined in a desperate attack upon the works at Port Hudson, and bravely and gallantly did they bear themselves.  Charging up to the very cannon's mouth, with a storm of leaden hail dealing death and carnage through and through their ranks, not a man faltered, but with cheers and shouts they dashed on where duty led them, leaving behind a record of fame and glory which will outlive them all.

We have not many of the particulars.  Col. Smith, who was wounded, has since died.  Nearly every line officer, was either killed or wounded.  Among the killed is Capt. Tucker, of Hamilton.  Letters have been received here by the friends of those engaged in the attack, which give interesting accounts of the gallant affair.  Capt. Dederer, of Co. E, went with his company to Port Hudson, but was obliged to return to New Orleans to Hospital, in consequence of a severe attack of jaundice.  Letters from others in the same hospital say that the Captain chafes under the galling necessity which compels him to lie upon a sick bed while his brave boys are winning laurels upon the battle field. We await with anxiety a fuller account of the doings of our boys, and an accurate statement of the casualties.

This news brigs the horrors of the war home to us more clearly than any previous engagements have done.  The blood of the best and bravest of Chenango's sons waters the soil around Port Hudson.  Many tears will flow and many lamentations go up from around our hearthstones, but we have the satisfaction of knowing that with our mourning for the dead we can mingle congratulations that they died nobly, fighting bravely for their country's salvation.

We publish in another column a letter received from an Irish lad, named Wm. Corbett, who enlisted in this village, addressed to his guardian, R.P. Barnard, Esq.,. Corbett was in the whole of the fight, and his statement will be found interesting.  He gives a list of the killed and wounded from this vicinity which is doubtless as accurate as could be gathered the day after the battle, though other letters do not corroborate all of his account of the list of wounded.
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From the Adjutant General Report for NY 114th infantry
William R. Corbett:  Age, 19 years, enlisted, August 11, 1862 at Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. E, August 13, 1862; promoted corporal, September 1, 1864; killed in action, September 19, 1864, at Winchester, Va.

Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - June 1863

Letter from the New York 114th Regiment

Chenango American, July 23, 1863

Before Port Hudson, La.
Monday, June 29, 1863

Dear American:  I have not forgotten you, but the inconveniences of a "life in the woods," besides the lack of paper, have rendered it almost impossible to write home, even.  Then, again we have to be constantly "prepared for action," our "traps" and accoutrements ready to put on at a moments notice, in case we are called upon to make or repel a charge, sleeping with one eye and both ears open, and our hands upon our gun. The last you heard from me we (the regiment of course) were at Brashaer City under marching orders, but to what point it was not known, though we all supposed that Port Hudson was our destination, which it proved, as you have before [probably] heard.  We left Brashaer on Friday, the 29th of May, and on Sunday, the 31st, we entered the woods  which surround the rebel stronghold.

Your readers have seen the letters of the New York correspondents to the Times, Tribune, and Herald, describing the fighting the troops went through when they first came here,--how they drove the rebels from point to point, out of riflepits, ravines, and temporary breast works, until they came to the inner fortifications which surround the town, where they were checked, though not driven back,--and it will not be necessary for me to enter into detail.  Even if I were disposed to favor you with all "legal" news, I could not, for there were barriers in the way which a "private" cannot overcome, and which none but a licensed correspondent of some "great daily" are permitted to penetrate.

You have read much, probably, about the recent battle we had at Port Hudson [...unreadable...] as I look over the ground which has been gained at the point of the bayonet and in many a hand to hand struggle, that our troops must have fought like fiends incarnate to drive the rebels as far as they did. The ground is cut up into ravines and gullies, on the banks of which a handful of determined men fought to withstand a hundred, yet our troops charged up and down the precipitous sides with such resistless fury that their terrified opponents sought shelter behind the last line of their defenses, where they knew they could not be followed. This last line of the rebel works is upon the Port Hudson side of a deep ravine which runs nearly around the beleaguered town, and consists of earth works thrown up, and a broad ditch up on either side, the inside of the wall being built with a terrace or platform for men to stand upon to defend against scaling.  You can imagine what an amount of work the rebs must have done since last fall, when I tell  you that their lines are from five to seven miles long, and since we came here they have thrown up works inside of these.  Our troops have not been idle, and since the disastrous charge of the 14th of June, in which Col. Smith lost his life, there has been no false move. I have not dared to attempt a description of what I saw...to many, fatal Sunday.  five companies of the 114th B,G,E,F, and P, were selected to lead the storming party, the whole under command of Col Smith and Maj. Morse.  Col Smith and Maj. Morse headed the column, and as we approached the bluff and they gave the word to charge, we rushed up the hill in the face of a deadly fire from the rebel rifleman. But no body of men could do an impossibility, and after our Colonel and Major were wounded, Capt. Bockee gave orders to protect themselves by every available means.  Co B, was upon a round ledge of ground, exposed to a withering fire from front and flank, and the only means we could employ to protect ourselves was to lay flat upon our backs.  Companies E and G, charged through a ravine, and succeeded in getting into the ditch at the foot of the rebel works from which there was no egress without fearful danger, until night lent her aid.  It was between 5 and 6 o'clock in the morning when we made the charge, and from 6 A.M. till nightfall were we exposed to a constant fire from the enemy and the excessive heat of the sun.

It is an awful sight to see men maimed and shot down at your side, and an intense feeling of dread comes over the system when at each  moment you expect to fall, pierced by the fatal bullet.  I have heard men say that they did not dread to enter battle, but a thinking man, a man who has a father and mother, sisters, brothers, and especially one who has a wife and children to leave to the cold charities of a selfish world, cannot but fear to meet death in such a manner.  yet a good soldier does his duty, without murmuring, leaving himself in God's care, and if he goes through the struggle and comes out safe he thanks Him for it.

You have, e'er this reaches you, received a list of the killed, wounded and missing, through official sources, and I will not undertake to furnish names.  I will speak of only one of the members of Co. E, Corporal John Stoughton who has been missing since the fight of Sunday, and who, it is feared, fell upon that fatal field.  The last seen of him, he was loading and firing from the cover of a stump and probably fell at that point, though no trace of him has been found.  He is missed from the ranks of his company, where he was very much esteemed.  When our people removed the dead from the field, the features of the fallen had so changed, and the stench was so intolerable, that a search could not be made with any success, and they were buried with all that their pockets contained that would help recognize them.

Thursday, July 2d
Yesterday I had permission to visit our lines of approach, and as I had a desire to look over our recent battlefield, I turned my steps thirtherward.  I never experienced a greater surprise, for the pick axe and spade had completely changed the surface of the ground, making fine, safe roads for the approach of troops to the very foot of the rebel parapet.  If it is the design of Gen. Banks to gain a footing at this point, he certainly will succeed, for our sharpshooters are on a level with the rebels, and if a man shows his head he is picked off without ceremony, thus protecting a storming party until they are ready to scale the parapet.

Just received instant marching orders.  Yours in haste.   A.

Obituaries (February 4)

Isaac A.M. Cooley

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Death in the 8th N.Y. Cavalry:  Mr. T.F. Richards, of the 8th N.Y. Cavalry, who is now in hospital at Acquia Creek, writes to us that Isaac A.M. Cooley, late of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], this County, and a member of Co. G, same regiment, died at the Frist Division Cavalry Hospital on the 3d inst.  He has two sisters living in this County, and Mr. Richards has something which he wishes to send them when he can learn their address.--Chenango Union

Franklin Merrill

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Franklin Merrill, son of Dwight Merrill of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], a lad of about fifteen years of age, on Monday last was thrown from a loaded wagon the wheels passing over his body and crushing him so badly that he died in about two hours.

Sylvester Gomes

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Sylvester Gomes, son of M. Gomes of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a lad of twelve years of age, was drowned in the Chenango river at that village on Saturday last.  He was splaying in a building near the river, and fell through an open doorway into the stream.  His body was recovered on Sunday.

Jabez N. Beardsley

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Mr. Jabez N. Beardsley, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], a man 34 years of age, was drowned in a pond in that town, on Tuesday of last week.  He was fishing from a boat, and the boat capsizing he lost his life.  Two others were in the boat who saved themselves by clinging to the boat until rescued.

Irvin H. White

Died November 24, 1941, Gilbertsville, NY

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Irvin H. White of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], former resident and a native of Guilford, occurred in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] Monday.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the Seymour Funeral Home.  Rev. Howard Deller, pastor of the Congregational church here will officiate. Burial is to be made in White's cemetery at North Guilford.  Mr. White was born August 21, 1875, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Henry and Victoria (Sheldon) White.  His early years were passed in Guilford.  Survivors include his wife, Zaida Adsit White of Johnson City; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Heller of Del Notre, Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Clare Gibbs of North Norwich; a brother, Everett White of Davenport and two grandchildren, Wilamae and William J. Heller of Del Norte.  Several nephews and nieces also survive.

Amos White

Died December 25, 1941, Binghamton, NY

Amos White of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 86 years, died at the Binghamton State Hospital [Broome Co., NY] late Thursday night following an acute heart attack.  Mr. White had been a hospital patient for about six months. The deceased was born in Garettsville [Otsego Co., NY] Dec. 24, 1855, his death occurring the day following his 86th birthday anniversary.  For several years Mr. White had been engaged in farming in Plymouth.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Kenneth of South New Berlin, a brother, Henry White of Gilbertsville and several nephews and nieces.  funeral services are to be held from the late home in Plymouth at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon with burial in Gilbertsville. Rev. Harold MacKenzie of Smyrna and Plymouth will officiate.

Edwin White

Died February 20, 1940, Norwich, NY

Edwin J. White, aged 73, prominent, retired business man of this city, died Tuesday night about 9 o'clock at his late home, 67 Birdsall street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He had been in failing health for several months.  Mr. White, who retired form the ice business about 8 years ago, had lived in Norwich for the last 32 years.  he was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] near White's pond, August 5, 1866, the son of Anson J. White and Adelaide French White.  He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Mary E. Light; and only daughter, Miss Anna M. White; one brother, Charles White of Mt. Upton, and eight nephews.  he was a member of Norwich lodge, 302 F. and A.M. and of the Norwich Club.  On January 1, 1940, Mr. and Mrs. White celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  Six of those present at the ceremony 50 years ago attended the anniversary observance.  Mr. White's early life was spent in farming near White's pond in the town of New Berlin.  Immediately following his schooling, he remained on his father's farm. After his marriage, Mr. White purchased this farm and later an adjoining farm, both of which he operated for more than 20 years.  In 1913 with Frank Bushley, Mr. White purchased the Norwich Ice business of Robert F. Hart.  Two years later he bought out Mr. Bushley's interest, and for over 20 years owned and operated the business under the name of E.J. White.  About eight years ago, he retired from active business, selling out his interests to W.J. Mein.  Mr. White led an exemplary life and was respected and admired by an unusually wide acquaintance.  His reputation for sincerity and fair dealing brought him many friends in business, as well as in his social relationships.  He was educated in the South New Berlin schools and had the privilege of training and schooling under S.J. Gibson, then school principal in that village.  Mr. White purchased the residence at the corner of Birdsall and York streets when he first came to Norwich and continued to reside there for the past 32 years. He was the owner of Mead's pond, north of the city, a landmark of great interest in Chenango county.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home, Rev. J.K. Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Riverside cemetery at South New Berlin.

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Lillie D. [Brown], only child of Norman P. and Helen S. Brown, aged 2 years, 3 months and  day.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th isn't., Mrs. Phebe P. DeForest, aged 55 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Henry Crandall, aged 76 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., of diptheria, Sarah Jane [Rogers], only daughter of Willard G. and Fanny W. Rogers, aged 11 years, 5 months and 15 days.  Also on the 3d inst., of the same disease, George W. [Rogers], son of the above, aged 6 years, 5 months and 12 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., George H. [Nichols] son of Hiram F. and Serena H. Nichols, aged 6 years, 2 months and 28 days.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Ella May [Dunckel], daughter of George and Luvina Dunckel, aged 4 years and 1 month.

Chenango American, July 2, 1863

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Lucy [Putnam], widow of the late Eli Putnam, aged 64 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Mrs. Eunice Balcom, in the 87th year of her age.

In Eaton, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mrs. Ruth Payson, mother of Rev. E.H. Payson, of Oxford, in tthe 88th year of her age.

Marriages (February 3)

Watson - Whittaker

Married November 16, 1940, Oxford, NY

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Bessie Susan Whittaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Whittaker of Oxford, became the bride of Gerald Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Watson in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Thomas J. Leonard in St. Joseph's Church Saturday.  Only the immediate relatives and friends of the family attended.  The bride wore a dress of soldier blue with blue accessories and carried a bouquet of Talisman roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Dorothy Turner, also wore blue with blue accessories and carried bronze daisies. The best man was Alton Keller of Norwich. The bride is a graduate of Oxford Academy, class of 1940 and for the last three years has been employed at the American Store in Oxford.  Mr. Watson is a graduate of the Watertown High School and is assistant manager of the Checkerboard Feed Store at Norwich.  Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Watson left for a few days' wedding trip after which they will be at home at 41 Mitchell Street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

VanWagner - Meister

Chenango Telegraph, September 16, 1941

Earlville [Madison Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meister, Earlville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Bonita [Meister], to Robert VanWagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin VanWagner, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed Wednesday afternoon in the home of the bride's parents by Rev. W.L. Soper, pastor of the Baptist church. The wedding took place under an arch of evergreen boughs and mixed flowers.  The maid of honor was Miss Wanda Kiernan, Copenhagen, cousin of the bride, and the best man was R. VanWagner, brother of the bridegroom.  A reception followed at the home.  The bride attended the Copenhagen school and was graduated from the Earlville school last June.  The bridegroom was graduated from the Sherburne school in 1935.  He operates a farm machine business in Norwich, where Mr. and Mrs. Van Wagner will live.

Marriage Notices
Chenango American, May 21, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 14th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. David Shattuck, of Barker [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth P. Hogg, of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Hamilton Phelps, Esq., to Miss Anna M. Keyes, all of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. Wm. Searls, Mr. Nathan B. Watkins, to Miss Libbie L. Stanton, all of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., at the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Austin C. Coville of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss J. Vanette Eddy of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 4, 1863

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster.  Mr. John H. Phelps of Owego [Tioga Co., NY] to Miss Huldah A. Bixby of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], on the 10th ult., by Rev. L.C. Parley, Mr. Austin D. Sayles, to Mrs. Sarah Dickinson, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], at "Parker's Place," on the evening of the 4th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Willie For... to Mrs. Julia E. Bryant, all of this village.

In Eaton, Madison County, on Tuesday morning, the 9th inst., by Rev. Mr. Willson, Mr. N.H. Short, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Martha A. Cole of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Timothy C. Stanley, to Miss Amy E. Dillenback, both of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. J.W. Brown, Mr. Timothy McMann, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Elvira F. Perkins, of Columbus.

Chenango American, July 2, 1863

In Eaton [Madison Co., NY], on the 9th ult., by Rev. H. Wheat, Mr. John J. Bennett of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ellen L. White, of the former place.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th ult., by the Rev. T. Williams, Mr. James D. King of Smyrna, to Julia Ann Ellsworth of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., by the same.  Mr. P.D. Nearing to Miss Clara E. Taylor, all of Smyrna.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by Rev. O. Button, Mr. Gilbert Manwarring, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Jennie Utter, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. George Church of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nancy Boge, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Blog Listing January 12 to February 2, 2020

Listing of blog postings for January 12 to February 2, 2020

Marriages

Posted January 13, 2020

Dr. Harry M. Friedman - Rachel G. Jacobson (New York City, Utica, Norwich, 1941)

Sylance L. Case - Lorimer W. Follett (North Norwich, 1938)

Marriage Notices - 1832

     Jesse Orcutt - Catharine Sawtell (Binghamton)

     Erasmus D. Hall - Betsey Bevier (Binghamton)

     Sampson Merchant - Emily Temple (Binghamton)

     Rev. David Huntington - Lydia Allen (Harpursville)

Marriage Notice - 1851

     Enos Johnson - Frances Church (Afton, Bainbridge)

Marriage Notices - 1863

     Seymour Scott - Daisy S. Day (Greene / Elmira)

     Mr. E.D. Ireland - Ardella A. Merchant (Oxford / Charlotville)

     Horace Rogers - Adalaide V. Cooley (Preston / Pharsalia)

Marriage notices - 1868

     Rensselaer Garlick - Miss E.P. Edson (Milford)

     Jacob M. Blend - Ruth Gile (Oneonta)

Marriage Notices - 1869

     James A. Nickerson - Mary G. Van Woert (Afton)

     Leonard A. Foster - Mahala Parsons (Unadilla)

     Hurbert P. Weaver - Angella DeForet (Finley's Lake / Oneonta)

     Jonas Haynes - Cornelia Houk (Guilford)

Posted January 16, 2020
Anna Doris Dolny - Theodore William Frink (Sherburne / North Norwich, 1937)
Verda Manwaring - Merritt Ford (Sherburne, 1935)
Marriage Notices - 1863
     Levi Paddleford - Lucy A. Case (Greene / Colesville)
     Lt. Edward M. Osborn - Sarah B. Miles ( Oxford)
     Rev. A.B. Harvey - Sarah E. Andrew (Afton / Malone)
Marriage Notices - 1867
     Aris Lull - Harriette J . Thompson (New Lisbon / Colesville)
     James M. Hawks - Jenette C. Trask (Unadilla / Otego)
     Lloyd S. Shaw - Anna S. Hankey (Butternuts)
     Henry H. Thomas - Mary A. Moore (Ridgeway PA / Maryland)
     Washington Walton - Miss Frank M. Wright (Triangle / Syracuse)
     William J. Hackett - Mary Prouty (Harpersville / Oxford)
     Daniel E. Comstock - Dellaette Bennett (Owego / Norwich)
Marriage Notices - 1869
     Adison Fay - Emergene Crawford (Milford / Portlandville)
     Chester Tubs - Netta Gage (Milford)
     Sherman Henderson - Emogene E. Evans (Walton)
     Albert Bullis - Carrie L. Husted (Colliersville / Oneonta)
     W.M. Place - Miss W.A. Winans (Otego / Unadilla)
     Charles M. Winn - Mary E. Johnson (Oneonta / Meredith)
     Adelmer Miller - Elizabeth Beams (Davenport)
     Ransom A. Hoyt - Mary U. Fleming (Franklin / Otego)
     Lewis M. Fitch - Mercy A. Blowers (Masonville / Sidney)

Posted January 21, 2020
Lola Franklin - George Bouse (Preston / Towanda PA, 1940)
Flora Ellen Stratton - William E. Evans (New Berlin, 1947)
Marriage Notices - 1863
     Myron S. Root - Jennie P. Westover (Oxford / Barker)
     Addison M. Starr - Harriet K. Cushman (Portland OR / Sherburne)
     Mr. W.H. Wheeler - Addie M. Allen (Greene)
     Edward D. Hatch - Diana E. Brooks (McDonough / Maine)
     Smith Flowers - Clara Baker (Plymouth)
Marriage notices - 1869
     Willard M. Hastings - Julia A. Barnes (Guilford)
     Henry O. Sherman - Henrietta L. Groat (Afton / Masonville)
     Emory J. Hyer - Mary A. Blore (Unadilla)
     Peter Merritt - Mary Palmer (Afton)
     John H. Fairchild - Mary Eugenia Watrous (Coventry)
     Albert D. Patrick - Sarah J. Woolworth (Bainbridge / Marathon)
     Mr. C.S. Osborne - Jennie Seymour (Leroy / Whitney's Point)
     Mr. B. Luther - Maria S. Baker (Milford / Unadilla)
     Nelson C. VanPelt - Mary Delong (Harvard / Walton)
Elopement - 1805
     Russel & Rebecca Rathbun

Posted January 27, 2020
Marriage Notices - 1863
     John J. Stoddard - Lucelia Judd (Coventry)
     Charles Franklin - Melissa G. Franklin (Preston / Pharsalia)
     George Peck - Amelia L. Arms (Guilford)
     George W. Williams - Eliza A. Davis (Norwich / Bainbridge)
     George C. Thompson - Priscilla B. Foster (Augusta / Sherburne)
     Hiram C. Partridge - Laura A. Humphrey (Afton / Bainbridge)
     Charles B. Lewis - Abbie R. Campbell (Otselic)
     Calvin Tyler - Mary King (Smithville / Barker)
     Freeman Utter - Christianna Dingy (Triangle)
     Harmon S. Terwilliger - Mary Ann Rose (Chenango Forks)
     Charles Gordon - Celestia Russell (Oxford)
     Chandley Cummins - Sarah Blowers (Greene /Bridgewater PA)
     Charles F. KIng - Amanda Rogers (Greene)

Obituaries

Posted January 12, 2020

Mary (Salisbury) Wright (Oxford, Rockdale, 1934)

Ernest R. Worden (Minoa, 1942)

William A. Follett (Norwich, Palisade NB, 1933)

Death notices - 1863

     Hannah Newton (North Norwich, 55y)

     Elijah Youlin (Greene, 34y)  Civil War soldier

     Emer Jane Bosworth (Preston, 5y)

     Emily L. Warner (Greene, 28y)

     Lewis Post (Afton, 54y)

     Mary F. Rogers (Ninevah, 20y)

     Abraham Per Lee (North Norwich, 74y)

Posted January 15, 2020
Elihu Phinney (Cooperstown, 1863)
John L. Ketchum (Smithville Flats, 1863)
Walter E. Burdick (Norwich, 1917)
Phoebe Delina (Frink) Burdick (Norwich, 1940)
Death Notice - 1832
     John Seymour (Vestal, 11y)
Death Notices - 1863
     Sarah Kane (Greene, 78y)
     James Harrison (Smithville, 58y)
     Charles Mix (Chenango Forks, 59y)
     Eleanor B. Padget (Oxford, 50y)
     Faith Robinson (South Oxford, 80y)
     Joh T. Landers (Falmouth VA, Smithville, 23y)

Posted January 18, 2020
Adelbert R. Wightman (Binghamton, 1918)
Almira A. (Gage) Wightman (Binghamton, Otego, 1926)  Shooting accident
Death Notices - 1863
     Asa Dean McIntosh (Greene, 52y)
     Hermon Marvin (Greene, 3y)
     Charles W. Campbell (Greene, 7y)
    Lieut. James E. Gilbert (New Orleans) Civil War soldier
    Rev. Charles C. Brady (Norwich, 35y)
    William H. Cole (Norwich, 21y)
Death Notice - 1867
     Carrie Seely (Bainbridge, 10 months)

Posted January 20, 2020
Hiram Smith Wightman (New Berlin, 1942)
Orrin Wightman (Morris, 1916)
Burdette Wightman (Morris, 1936)
Rev. Linn Edson Wheeler (South New Berlin, Germantown, PA, 1934)
Death Notices - 1863
     Rebekah Copeland (Ridgway, KN, Sherburne, 79y)
     Bridget Jane Curly (Norwich, 2y)
     Laura M. Himes (Pitcher, 33y)
     Dr. J.R. Brett (Mt. Upton, 28y)  Civil War soldier
     Condo C. Bliven (Preston, 8 months)
     Frederick J. Church (New Orleans, 30y)  Civil War soldier
     Polly Sumner (Pharsalia, 64y)
     Timothy Warner (Otselic, 69y)
     Phoebe Monroe (Norwich, 85y)
     David W. Place (Mt. Upton, 21y)  Civil War soldier
   
Posted January 22, 2020
Otis G. Banks (Greene, 1863)  Civil War soldier
Frances M. Wilcox (Sherburne, 1933)
Frederick Jeremiah Vail (New Berlin Center, 1941)
Death Notices - 1840
     Augustus C. Hinkley (Galveston TX, Norwich, 27y)
     Harriett Platt Sanford (Norwich, 2y)
Death Notices - 1863
     Ann Eliza Johnson (Greene, 9y)
     Mary Otis (Smithville, 62y)
     Avery B. Partridge (Smithville, 47y)
     Theodore O. Tanner (Norwich, 51y)
     Sally Dyer (New Berlin, 67y)
     Phebe Monroe (Norwich, 85y)
     Elizabeth C. Jones (Norwich, 61y)
     Eunice Bissell (North Norwich, 66y)
     Lovinia A. Paul (North Norwich, 47y)
     George Cannon (Bainbridge, 28y)  Civil War soldier
Death Notices - 1869
     Almeda E. Corbin (Hensonville, 10y)
     Aurena Hodges (Upper lisle, 40y)
     Thankful Terry (Colesville, 22y)

Posted January 24, 2020
Death Notice - 1840
     A. Eliza Fletcher (Preston, 23y)
Death notices - 1863
     Willard Harvey (German, 3y)
     Anaresta Harvey (German, 5y)
     Franklin Harvey (German, 1y)
     Edgar W. Jones (Greene, 16y)  Civil War soldier
     Zachariah Bradley (84y)
     Catharine Laurinda Barnard (Greene, 4y)
     Martha Rosetta Graham (Greene, 9y)
     Catharine McMoran (Greene, 1y)
     Catharine M. Lawton (Ninevah, 84y)
     Charles O. Van Name (Chenango Forks,17y)
     Florence A. Davidson (Greene, 4y)
     Elmer C. Bates (Greene, 1y)
     Robert Dunlap (Norwich, 76y)
     Prentice Grant (Norwich, 79y)
     Lovisa Morgan (Guilford, 9y)
     Nettie E. Morgan (Guilford, 3y)
     Oscar Nichols (Oxford, 19y)  Civil War soldier
     Sally Rathbone (Oxford, 59y)
     Esther Holmes (Oxford, 86y)
     William F. Purdy (McDonough, 19y)  Civil War soldier
     Elijah Osborn (Oxford, 13y)

Posted January 25, 2020
Susan Van Pelt (Cooperstown, 1917)
Anna Tyler VanCott (Norwich, Rockville Centre LI, 1931)
Louise (Yorker) VanHousen (Pine Woods, Sherburne, 1944)
Frank VanValkenburg (New Berlin, 1923)
Death Notices - 1863
     Adelia C. Brown (Pharsalia, 11y)
     Lydia Brown (Pharsalia, 14y)
     Harriet E. Brown (Pharsalia, 8y)
     Ethan Turner (Preston, 81y)
     James G. Pearson (Greene, 73y)
     Abram G. Lewis (Norwich, 42y)
     Dexter Phillips (Delhi MI, Plymouth, 57y)
     Theodore Bingham (Windsor, Greene, 64y)
     Cornelia Rogers (Whitney Point, 84y)
     Alice Hill (Oxford, 6 months)
     Sally Tillotson (Smithville, 76y)
   
Posted January 26, 2020
Mariette (Haight) Goodnow (New Berlin, 1930)
Byron Nelson VanWarner (New Berlin, 1935)
McClellan Van Valkenburg (South New Berlin, Troy, 1935)
Dr. Lee Cone VanWagner (New Berlin, 1941)
Death notices - 1863
     Mary E. Johnson (Coventry, 23y)
     Anna M. (Barnes) Field (Norwich, 25y)
     Phebe Bancroft (Plymouth, 47y)
     Harriet Van Horne (Bennettsville)
     David Van Horne (Bennettsville, 59y)
     Frank Hamilton Griswold (South New Berlin)
     Sarah Lilian Griswold (South New Berlin, 18y)
     Georgian I. Griswold (South New Berlin, 15y)
     Harriet O. Smith (Guilford, 30y)
     Miranda Wood (South New Berlin, 57y)
     Daniel Nichols (Bainbridge, 23y)  Civil War soldier

Posted January 28, 2020
Harriet Van Horne (Bennettsville, 1863)
David Van Horne (Bennettsville, 1863)
Stephen Ketchum (Greene, 1863)
John Wilkes (Jamesville, North Norwich, 1938)
James Allen Wild (South New Berlin, 1941)
Death notices - 1863
     George G. Donnelly (Afton, 37y)  Civil War soldier
     Isabella A. Young (Pekin IL, 9y)
     Roselle Weed (Norwich, 45y)
     Leander Webb (Smithville, 70y)
     Elisha Berry (Preston, 72y)
     John Grant (Stockton, Smithville, 77y)
     Charlie J. Bresee (Afton, 13y)
     Helen M. Per Lee (North Norwich, 29y)
     Silas Sarle (Portageville, New Berlin, 49y)

Posted January 29, 2020
Ellen Jane Burlison (Norwich, 1863)
Lewis Williams (Norwich, 1935)
Mary (Baife) Wilson (Dimock Hollow, 1915)
Death notices - 1863
     Huldah Slawson (Greene, 87y)
     Dr. Ansel Lull (Norwich, 72y)
     Almina Card (Norwich, 66y)
     Frankie LeRoy Miles (Coventryville, 2 weeks)
     Elmer Ellsworth Sherwood (Guilford, 1y)
     Charles E. Knickerbocker (Smithville, 6y)

Posted January 30, 2020
Benjamin Welch, Jr. (Oxford, Greene, 1863)
Death Notices - 1863
     Charles H. Sweet (Coventry, 23y) Civil War soldier
     Julia M. Vandergurgh (Minneapolis MN, Oxford)
     Sarah Church Gibson (South New Berlin, 80y)
     Emma Louisa Baker (Pharsalia, 4y)
     George C. Wheeler (Greene, 5y)
     Clark Driscall (Greene, 69y)
     Harriet R. Knickerbocker (Smithville, 10y)
     Clinton I. Babcock (Chenango Forks, 22y) Civil War soldier
     Verranus W. Ticknor (Triangle, 18y)
     Caroline Storing Livermore (German, 39y)
 
Posted January 31, 2020
Alice G. Wells (North Norwich, 1936)
Ella Ursula (Brown) Weed (Norwich, 1939)
Henry Wedge (North Norwich, 1926)
Florence Dora Webster (Pittsfield, 1936)
Hayden Williams (Oxford, Norwich, 1938) Auto-truck crash
Death Notices - 1863
     Lizzie White (Afton, La Crosse, WI, 2y)
     Joseph Warren Baker (Indiana, Norwich, 46y)
     Julia Vanderburg (Minneapolis MN, Oxford)
     Mary E. Simonds (New Berlin, 36y)
     Ellen (Beebe) Stanley (McDoinough, 36y)
   
Posted February 2, 2020
Family of Reuben Paintin (Greene, 1863)
Jennie R. (Collins) Welch (Norwich, 1944)
Isaac T. Welch (Edmeston, 1937)
Catherine L. (Burgess) Welch (Norwich, 1916)
Death Notices - 1863
     Sally Squires (Binghamton, 77y)
     John R. Bunt (Colesville, 3y)
     Mary E. Bunt (Colesville, 1y)
     James K. Bunt (Colesville, 4y)
     Sion Martindale (Oxford, 70y)
     Adna Rosa (Oxford, 24y)  Civil War soldier
     Daniel Osborn (Greene, 72y)
     Sally Agard (Amithville, 66y)
     Rosanah Bunnel (Smithville, 42y)
     Mary Jane Leach (Smithville, 10y)

Miscellaneous

Posted January 17, 2020

Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, December 1862

Posted January 21, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, February 1863

Posted January 24, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, March 1863.

Posted January 26, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, March 1863.

Posted January 29, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, March 1863.

Posted January 30, 2020
We Gather Wounded in the 114th

Posted February 1, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, April 1863.

Obituaries (February 2)

Reuben Paintin Family

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

Drowned at Sea:  Fears are entertained that Reuben Paintin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], with his wife and child, have been drowned at sea.  Mr. Paintin and his family have been upon a visit to England to look after some property interest there. They embarked upon the ship Anglo Saxon to return.  This ship it will be remembered was wrecked off Cape Race a few weeks since, and about half of the passengers were saved.  Mrs. Fry, of this village, the mother of Mrs. Paintin, has received a letter from England to the effect that their names do not appear upon the list of those saved, and as they were known to have sailed upon the fated vessel there is little doubt that they are lost.

Jennie R. (Collins) Welch

Died February 20, 1944, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Jennie R. Welch, widow of the late O.&W. Engineer Fred H. Welch, died at her home, 120 East Main street at 9:30 Sunday morning following a period of failing health. The deceased was born in Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY], September 8, 1861, the daughter of William Collins and Sarah VanDeusen Collins. She is survived by three sons, Raymond, William and Fred of Norwich, a daughter, Mrs. Lena Castiglia and a sister, Mrs. Cora I. Tracy of Norwich, seven grandchildren and four nephews. Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Frank Arnold, Christian Science reader, officiating.  Burial is to be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Isaac Talbot Welch

Died July 19, 1937, Edmeston, NY

West Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Isaac Talbot Welch, 58, member of firm of Welch Brothers, one of the largest cattle dealers in this section, died in his home here last night.  He had been ill only for a few hours.  Mr. Talbot was born at Plainfield Hill [Otsego Co., nY], near here, son of the late Clark and Eunice Talbot Welch, and lived in West Edmeston most of his life.  He was a Mason and a member of First Baptist church.  He and a brother, Clayton, have conducted a cattle business in this section.  He leaves his wife, the former Clara Barrett; two children, Mrs. Thomas Lockerbie and Barrett Welch, this village; a granddaughter, Anna Clare Lockerbie; two brothers, Clayton, this village, and Albert, Columbus Quarter.

Catherine L. (Burgess) Welch

Died May 24, 1916, Norwich, NY

The people of this city were shocked and grieved Wednesday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Catherine L. Welch at her home No. 83 Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  She had been in her usual health, and was suddenly stricken with heart failure when about her household duties.  Mrs. Welch, whose maiden name was Catherine L. Burgess, was born at Oriskany Falls, N.Y., July 20, 1854, at which place she was educated and spent her childhood.  On September 25, 1874, she was united in marriage to the late Michael Welch of Preston, N.Y., who died on March 3, 1905.  For more than thirty years she and her husband had been engaged in farming in the town of McDonough and Preston in this county [Chenango Co.]. Soon after the death of her husband she moved with her family to Norwich, where she had since resided.  She is survived by one brother, John Burgess, of Oriskany Falls, and by seven daughters and five sons, Thomas F., Joseph M., Paul E., John H., Margaret and Frances, who still live in their mother's household, together with William H., Mrs. Edward Byrnes, Mrs. Jesse W. Church and Mrs. Edward J. Malloy of Norwich, Mrs. James E. McEneny of Oxford and Mrs. William J. Sullivan of Minoa, NY., all of whom have the deepest sympathy of their many friends in Norwich.  Mrs. Welch was a remarkable type of American womanhood.  Her children were the idols of her heart, and her home was the altar of her affection.  Left a widow with twelve children, at a time when the long years of rugged service as a farmer's wife had impaired her physical powers, she did not falter, but with a fidelity and zeal that is rarely equaled, she gave to all her children the advantages of a liberal education.  Always cheerful, whether in prosperity or adversity, she, by her teachings and example, reared her children to lead honest and useful lives.  Without a murmur of despair, it was always her greatest pleasure to perform every duty and discharge every obligation of life. She was a devout and consistent member of the Rosary society and of St. Paul's church, and in that sublime faith she reared all her children, undaunted by the disadvantage of living most of her days in places remote from the church. There are few women who have laid down the burden of their labors, around whose bier so many grateful children and loving friends will gather and view with consolation and pride, the smile of contentment and peace which even in death, seems to rest upon her motherly countenance.  Her funeral will be held from her late residence, no. 83 Silver street, Saturday morning, at nine o'clock, whence it will proceed to St. Paul's church where she will receive the last rites of the faith in which she lived and died. Interment in St. Paul's cemetery by the side of her late husband.

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 4, 1863

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Mrs. Sally Squires, mother of Selah Squires, Esq., aged 77 years.

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d ult., John R. [Bunt], aged 3 years, 6 months and 6 days.  On the 8th ult. Mary E. [Bunt], aged 1 year, 2 months and 15 days.  On the 9th ult. James K. [Bunt], aged 4 years, 8 months and 1 day--all of diptheria, only children of Simon T. and Sarah A. Bunt.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., Sion Martindale, aged 70 years and 10 months.

At the 3d Division Calvary Hospital, at Ac quia Creek, Va., on the 26th ult. of typhoid fever, Mr. Adna Rosa, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years, a member of Co. K, 10th N.Y. Cavalry.

Chenango American, June 11, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Daniel Osborn, aged 72 years and 10 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Sally [Agard], wife of Mr. Erastus Agard, aged 66 years and 6 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Rosanah [Bunnel], wife of Mr. Edward Bunnel, aged 42 years and 7 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mary Jane [Leach], daughter of Loren Leach, aged 10 years.