Obituaries (February 29)

Erastus Agard

Chenango American, October 22, 1863

At his residence in Smithville Flats, Chenango Co., N.Y., October 1st, of pneumonia, Erastus Agard, Esq.  aged 76 years, 7 months and 19 days.  We do not feel in this dispensation of Providence, in removing from our midst the last one of the first settlers of this Wilderness Country, to let this event pass without offering a tribute in memory of his many virtues.  He came here a little more than 63 years ago with his father's family, in company with the family of Major Shelden.

He was born in the town of Litchfield, Connecticut, from which they moved to the banks of the Hudson, near Catskill, about one year previous to their removal here.  It was considered a great undertaking in those days, to settle west of the Catskill mountains, and required great courage to push forward so far into a dreary wilderness. The first halting place in the Chenango Valley, was where the village of Greene now stands.  There was no opening in that section at that time, neither did it appear that there ever could be a settlement in such a gloomy, and swampy valley.  They soon found the place now called Smithville Flats, then known as the Genegantslet, or Big Flats. This appeared to them the promised land, and the two families made a settlement and began to clear up the land.  They suffered the greatest privations, and were the first two years obliged to back their corn for food from old Chenango, near Binghamton, and for all articles of merchandise, travel through the wilderness to North New Berlin.  The great productiveness of the land was soon noised abroad, and families form the East began to come in to settle.  The necessities of the people soon demanded a business man and a place of business, and Erastus Agard was the first to start in the mercantile business sin this part of the County.  He commenced active life as a merchant about 50 years ago, and continued this for over 30 years in our place.  He was a prompt and efficient business man, pushing forward improvements as fast as the necessities of the people required, and building largely for the advancement of the place.  He built the Baptist Church now standing in this place at his own expense and finished it complete.  He was a member of the Baptist church for 60 years, and labored long and faithfully to build up and sustain the church and Society.  He felled the timber and cleared off the land for the burying ground where his body now lies, and gave it to the Society.  His great beneficence, perseverance, hospitality and superior intellect, were prominent, and shone conspicuous through a useful and well spent life.  He was married to Sally Carpenter, daughter of Capt. Samuel Carpenter of Greene, the 5th of January, 1817, with whom he lived a little more than 46 years.  She now sleeps by his side, having departed this life 4 months previous to his death.  He leaves a family of 4 sons and 4 daughters, who sincerely mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father; the large circle of friends and acquaintances, a warm and sincere friend, an active and conscientious Christian, and an honorable man.  "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

Elizabeth Legenback Eaton

Died September 16, 1942, Norwich, NY

Following several months of failing health, Mrs. Elizabeth Lengenback Eaton, 21 Locus street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], widow of George C. Eaton, died at 10:30 Wednesday night.  Born December 27, 1863 in Boston, Mass., Mrs. Eaton had been a resident of this city for the past 40 years.  Well and favorably known, her death is mourned by a wide acquaintance.  She was a member of the First Congregational church and while her health permitted was a regular attendant and active in church life. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Marion Eaton, who is a teacher in Baltimore, Md., and Miss Margaret Eaton, a teacher in East Orange, N.J.  Other survivors include a grandson, George of Los Angeles, California and two nephews, Robert S. Eaton and Melvin C. Eaton, both of this city.  pending the arrival of the two daughters, it is expected that funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the First congregational church, will officiate and burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Hope cemetery.  Services will be held from the George J. Devine Funeral Home.

Robert Dennison Eaton

Norwich Sun, August 7, 1933

Robert Dennison Eaton, for half a century a prominent citizen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his summer home at Chenango lake Sunday evening, August 6, aged 79 years.  His death followed an illness of a year and a half, during which he maintained his cheerfulness and his interest in affairs.  He was born in Norwich, October 2, 1854, the son of William and Amarihat Carr Eaton, and was educated at the old Norwich academy, under the principalship of Professor Ward, one of the noted educators of that period.  Following his graduation, he went to Kansas City, where for a year he was engaged in business with his brother, the late George C. Eaton. Returning to Norwich he entered the employ of Barber and Whitcomb, stationers and book sellers.  His associations with Messrs, Barber and Whitcomb left a deep impression and always remained as cherished recollections.  About 1880 he became associated with the late Edwin Smith in the feed business on East Main street, which had been established in 1838, and soon after became a partner.  Following the death of Mr. Smith he became sole owner of the business, which was later incorporated as the R.D. Eaton Grain & Feed Company and continued until 1927.  About 1890 he became interested in the Norwich Pharmacal Company, then a small and struggling business.  In subsequent years his business acumen played an important part in the development of the company until it occupies a front rank among the pharmaceutical houses of the United States.  he held the office of director and secretary from 1901 to 1921.  Since that time he has been chairman of the board of directors.  His other business interests were many and varied.  For many years he was a director and more recently a vice president of the National Bank and Trust Company.  He was one of the early supporters of the Norwich Water Company, serving as director for many years and from 1918 until the sale of the property to the Norwich Water Service Corporation was president and general manager. The Norwich Cemetery Association and the development of its properties aroused his interest and the purchase of the hill west of the cemetery and its reforestation was one of his favorite enterprises.  He took great interest in the young forest and pride in the fact that forest authorities point to it as one of the outstanding spruce tracts in the state.  In more recent years he had devoted much thought and attention to the development of the Chenango lake property into a summer colony.  It was largely thru his foresight and interest that the Borden Company became interested in Norwich as a location for a condensing plant and eventually built what was then its largest unit.  The First congregational church, of which he was a member from early youth, had always received his loyal support.  For many years he was a member of the choir, finding keen pleasure in its activities and in his musical associations in social life.  He served the church in many capacities and was liberal in his financial support.

On May 19, 1881, he married Maria Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith of Norwich. Their home quickly became a center for social activity, and both were leaders in church and community circles.  Mr. and Mrs. Eaton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1931.  Mrs. Eaton died February 15, 1932, Mr. Eaton's illness dating from a few days before the death of his wife.  He is survived by a brother, Harry H. Eaton; three sons, Robert S., Warren E. and Melvin C. Eaton, all of Norwich, and six grandchildren, Cable and Elizabeth Maria, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Eaton; Warren Edwin, Jr., Janet and Elise, children of Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Eaton, and Thomas Jewell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Eaton.  Two nieces, Marion and Margaret, daughters of the late George C. Eaton, also survive. The tragic death of his grandson, Robert Eaton, eleven months ago, was a grievous blow.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Frist Congregational church, Rev. Dowie G. DeBoer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Mt. Hope cemetery.

Few men have played a greater part in the civic, commercial and industrial development of Norwich than Robert Dennison Eaton.  No worthy enterprise lacked his support, and in many ways of which the public never knew, he aided in movements which have contributed to the happiness and prosperity of the community.  Always bold and courageous in maintaining his position, once he had determined what seemed to him the wise course, he never sought public recognition for his efforts. The same characteristic marked his private charities, which have been widespread and liberal.  Family loyalty was one of his traits, and the Eaton family reunion, which has continued as an annual event for nearly a century, was a particular hobby.  He was a lover of the wild and of nature in all her manifestations. The mountains, the forests, the green fields and growing things were his delight.  With Mrs. Eaton he took keen pleasure in garden culture, in displaying its beauties to his friends and sharing its bloom with those who were ill.  Happy and jovial in his social relations, always filled with a spirit of fun and dearly loving a joke, he never indulged in the kind of joke which leaves a sting. Though men might differ in matters of policy, they found in him those personal qualities which make for close and enduring friendships.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 5, 1863

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mrs. Thankful Fitch, aged 82 years, 4 months and 16 days.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mary L. [Wells], aged 25 years.

In mcDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th, ult., Flora [Rathbone], youngest daughter of Lewis A. and Lois Rathbone, aged 8 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., after a short illness, Mrs. Elisabeth [Cole], aged 57 years.

Chenango American, November 12, 1863

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Louise M [Rice], Editor of the Chenango Telegraph, aged 29 years, 6 months and 20 days.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., of consumption, Mr. T.A. Kathan, son-in-law of Amos Gray, aged 47 years.

In Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY], on the 19th ult., Mr. Charles Beckwith, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], late a member of Co. I, 114th N.Y.S.V., aged 38 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult., Wm. Stewart, aged 66 years.

Obituaries (February 28)

Ida (Camp) Kellogg & Ira Alberto Kellogg

Died April 2&3, 1933, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Ida Kellogg, 71, widow of Clarence A. Kellogg, died Sunday, April 2, 1933, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rolland Kellogg, in this village.  She died very suddenly of heart trouble.  Deceased was born in Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], a daughter of Charles and Abigail Cady Camp. She was a member of the South New Berlin Baptist church.  Mr. Kellogg died in 1917. Besides her daughter at whose home she died, she leaves one son, Walter.  Following the death of his mother, Ira Alberto Kellogg, 45, died on Monday, April 3rd at the Rolland Kellogg home.  He had been ill with pneumonia for several days.  Mr. Kellogg was born on June 12, 1887, at Morris.  A double funeral for Mrs. Kellogg and son was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Dakin funeral chapel, Rev. B.H. Eddy officiating. Burial was made at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]--New Berlin Gazette.

Ella (Keane) Kerley

Died February 26, 1944, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Ella Keane Kerley, a retired Norwich teacher, who had been a patient in Chenango Memorial Hospital for two weeks, suffering from a fractured arm sustained in a fall at her home, died suddenly at noon Saturday. A minute before she had been joking with her husband and the attending nurse.  Saturday morning, Dr. E.P. Gibson, attending physician, had made a telephone report to Capt. John K. Kerley, a son, at Fort Belvoir, Va., stating that the condition of  Mrs.  Kerley warranted the setting of the fractured arm.  Mrs. Kerley was born in this city Jan. 6, 1866, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Fagan Keane.  Her entire life was passed in Norwich.  Mrs. Kerley retired in 1937 after serving for several years as principal of the South Broad Street School.  She had taught for 49 years.  She remained active as a member of the Norwich Parent Teachers Association.  She was a member of the New York State Teachers' Association, St. Paul's Church, the League of the Sacred Heart and the Rosary Society of St. Paul's Chruch. Besides her husband, John H. Kerley, one son, Capt. John K. Kerley of Fort Belvoir, Va., survives, as do two grandchildren, Theodore and Janet Kerley and a niece, Mrs. J. Leo Weiler of this city.  Services will be held tomorrow at 9 A.M. from the George J. Devine Funeral home and at 9:30 from St. Paul's Church with the pastor, the Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney officiating.  The body will rest in the Mt. Hope chapel vault awaiting burial in the spring in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Clarence A. King

Chenango Telegraph, February 6, 1934

The death of Clarence A. King occurred at his winter home in DeLand, Florida, Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock.  Mr. King, who was 74 years old, succumbed suddenly.  He and Mrs. King had attended church, and he was assisting her with the Sunday dinner when stricken with a heart attack.  The body will be brought to Norwich and taken to the Breese funeral home, where services will probably be held Thursday afternoon, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. King was a former Norwich merchant, having been engaged in the hardware business in this city 35 years ago with Charles G. Nash, the firm name being King and Nash. Their store occupied the location where the Buchanan Hardware Company is now.  Mr. King bought out the interests of his partner after a time, but later engaged in the acetylene lighting business. He bought the King farm in king Settlement, owned by his late grandfather, and that had been his home except during the winter, which he had spent in Florida. The deceased was a life member of the Broad Street M.E. church. There survive his wife, and one son, Albert J. King of king Settlement; a brother, Edward H. King of Utica, and two grandchildren.

Harold L. Keeler, Jr.

Died December 21, 1930, Norwich, NY

Harold L. Keeler, Jr., 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Keeler of 14 Randall avenue, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon. at 2:15 following a brief illness.  Taken to the hospital Friday suffering from diabetes the lad's condition was regarded as serious, and as the disease became more acute, uremic poisoning developed causing death.  Although he suffered considerably the lad was most patient to the end.  Harold possessed a friendly disposition and had a host of school friends who will be grieved at his demise.  He passed his 11th birthday anniversary the fourth of last October.  He was an honor student, being especially bright in his studies.  He attended 6-2 grade in school.  He was a member of the First Congregational church Sunday school and here as well as in school work he proved to be an apt pupil.  Besides the parents there survive three sisters, Eleanor, Mary and Jean, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Tuttle.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home, Rev. D.G. DeBoer officiating with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Clifford K. Keeler

Died July 2, 1943

Capt. Clifford R. Keeler, a native of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and former Binghamtonian, died while on a special mission in the Southwest Pacific area, according to a telegram received by his mother, Mrs. Hugh V. Kelley of East Orange, N.J., as she arrived in Norwich to spend a vacation with relatives.  Captain Keeler, 29, left for the Pacific area March 1.  He was aboard a navy ship on a special mission for the army when his mother last heard from him.  A War Department telegram reporting his death was sent to his wife who resides in Washington, D.C., and who relayed the report to his mother in Norwich. The telegram reported that Captain Keeler "had died" while in the war zone, but did not state whether he was killed in action or succumbed to natural causes.  Captain Keeler has a daughter whom he has never seen.  She was born May 24, less than three months after he was sent overseas.  Mrs. Keeler is the former Constance Kramer of Washington, D.C.  They were married May 20, 1942 while he was attending Fort Belvoir, Va.  Before he entered the service, Captain Keeler was employed by Spaulding Bakeries of Binghamton at their Syracuse office. He had resided in Binghamton since 1925, moving here with his family from Norwich.  He attended St. John Avenue School (now Alexander Hamilton School) and was graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1933.  He then entered the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and received his B.A. degree there in 1937.  During a four-month period in 1938, he attended Northwestern University and earned a master's degree.  He entered the army as a selectee from Syracuse on March 25, 1941 and was sent to Fort Niagara.  From there he went to Fort Belvoir to begin his work for a commission at the Officers Candidate School for engineers.  He left as a second lieutenant Jan. 25, 1942 for Fort Leonard Wood, Rolla, Mo., where he later became a first lieutenant.  He remained there until Nov. 1, 1942 when he was transferred to Camp Claiborne, La.  He served there until Feb. 25, 1943. A few days later he left San Francisco for the Pacific area.  He became a captain May 31 while on duty in the battle zone.  In addition to his mother, wife and daughter, Captain Keeler is survived by a sister, Janet Kelley; two uncles, Keith Rossman and Harold L. Keeler, and an aunt, Lilah M. Rossman, all of Norwich.

Press & Sun Bulletin, July 13, 1943

Memorial services for Capt. Clifford R. Keeler, whose death in the South Pacific was recently reported by the War Department were held at noon today at Spaulding Bakeries, by his former fellow employees. Excerpts from some of his recent letters were read by Volney R. Osha.  One of the letters disclosed that Captain Keeler had been cited by Gen. U.S. Grant, Ill, "for efforts beyond the scope required in his normal line of duty."  This was while Mr. Keeler was a first lieutenant at Fort Leonard Wood in 1942. The following excerpts were quoted from Captain Keeler's letters:  "When things get a bit tough, think of us," he wrote from the South Pacific in April.  He closed his last letter with this bit of a soldier's philosophy:  "It is surprising how much more we can do when we think we have done all we can."  In addition to employees, Mrs. Hugh V. Kelley, Captain Keeler's mother of East Orange, N.J.; Mrs. Ann Hadley and Charles S. Douglas attended the services.  The Rev. George W. Brown, pastor of West Presbyterian Chruch, officiated.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 29, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst., Helen [Hayes], wife of Lorenzo Hayes, aged 80 years, and 4 months.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., of chronic diarrhea, Mr. Andrew Peck, aged 20 years, late of Co. B, 114th Rev. N.YS.V.

At Berwick City, La., on the 25th ult., of congestive fever, Thomas Peck, of Co. B, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., formerly of Pitcher, aged 18 years.

At Folly Island, S.C., on the 19th ult., Lieut. Ira D. Jacobs, son of Rev. Edwin T. Jacobs, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Philadelphia, on the 3d inst., Mr. Ephraim Breed, Jr., formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 49 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of consumption, Miss Almira C. [Page], daughter of Solomon and Eliza Page, aged 20 years, 11 months.

Obituaries (February 27)

Mary Sargent

Norwich Sun, July 24, 1929

Mrs. Mary Sargent, widow of the late Frank B. Sargent, died at home in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Monday afternoon.  She is survived by her son, George G. Sargent and four grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial will be made in the cemetery at South New Berlin.

Jennie G. Nickerson

Died October 17, 1937, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Jennie G. Nickerson, mother of Mrs. H.W. Rosing, died suddenly Wednesday morning at 11:30 at the home of Mrs. Etta Potter on Mitchell street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] where she was calling.  News of her passing was a shock to her family and friends.  Funeral services will be held from her late home on South Broad street Friday morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. L.S Charters, rector of Emmanuel church, will officiate.

Norwood C. Oper

Died March 16, 1944, Sardinia (Killed in Action, WWII)

A letter from Mrs. Mark Follett of Boonville, tells the sad news of their son-in-law being killed in actin.  We extend to them our sympathy.  

Boonville, N.Y., April 17, 1944

Dear Mr. Payne, Muriel has had word from the war department that her husband, S/Sgt Norwood C. Oper has been killed in action over Sardinia, March 16.  That was his home base and it was at the time of the battle of Cassino.  He entered the army Feb. 14, 1942, and won the silver wings of an aerial gunner at Tyndall Field, Panama City, Fla.  Later he was made bombardier of a B-26 Marauder bomber.  he won the Air Medal and 3 oak leaf clusters for shooting down a M.E. 109 German fighter.  On Dec. 7, 1941, he was married to Muriel Follette, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Mark Follette, of Boonville.  He is also survived by an eight months old son whom he has never seen.

Dr. James Martin Owen

Died June 30, 1940, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Rites will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the Breese funeral home here for Dr. James Martin Owen, brother of Mrs. F.E. Roper of this city, whose death occurred Sunday at the Roper residence in Henry Street after a prolonged illness. Dr. Owen, a retired dentist, was born in Pennellville, Oswego County, Aug. 10, 1873, a son of Martin and Sarah (Scott) Owen. Educated in the public schools here and at Harvard University, he passed most of his life in New York City. For a period of 12 years he was in the service of the United States Government and was located during that time in the Panama Canal Zone. A well read man, with a spirit of adventure, Dr. Owen during his lifetime visited most of the countries abroad. For the last 10 years he had made his home here with Dr. and Mrs. Roper. Dr. Owen was never married and his only immediate survivor is the sister mentioned.  Following the service tonight, at which the Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Chruch, will officiate, the body will be taken to Pennellville Wednesday morning for burial in the family plot.

George Obenauer, Sr.

Died March 23, 1929, Binghamton, NY

One of the oldest and best known citizens of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] passed away Saturday afternoon at 3:45 in the death of George Obenauer, Sr., of this city.  He was 82 years old.  The deceased was born in Mayense, Germany, July 28, 1847, and came to this country when 20 years of age.  He went to work for the firm of Weeden & Main at his trade of harness maker.  He continued in the employ of the firm and with W.C. Main for a period of 45 years or until the latter discontinued the business.  Mr. Obenauer then opened a shop for himself at 22 Birdsall street and conducted this for 12 years.  Mr. Obenauer then went to live with his sister, Mrs. L.A. VanWagner of Sherburne, where he remained for about three years.  He had always lived a most useful and active life and was unable to withstand retirement. About a year ago he returned to Norwich and opened up his shop on Birdsall street, happy to be working again at his trade which he learned 60 years ago.  The death of Mr. Obenauer removes the last harness maker in this city and vicinity.  He was one of the old school and before the day of the automobile, this business was a flourishing one.  Mr. Obenauer became a member of the First Congregational church January 7, 1872, and was the oldest member in that church.  He joined Norwich lodge of Masons, Aug. 16, 1870 and was the oldest member in this fraternal body.  He leaves his son, Geo. W. Obenauer, Jr., of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hudson of Chenango Lake road, and three sisters, Mrs. L.A. VanWagner of Sherburne, Mrs. Kate Krohn and Mrs. Christine Foster of Syracuse, a brother, Christ Obenauer of Towanda, Pa., and two grandchildren, Miss Marjorie and Frederick Obenauer of Norwich. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence of the son, 75 East Main street, Rev. D.G. DeBoer officiating, with the committal service in Mt. Hope cemetery in charge of the Masonic body.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 22, 1863

At Union mills, Erie Co., Penn., Sept. 15th, Lucy [Agard], wife of Dr. J.C. Agard, son of Erastus Agard, Esq., of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Harriet Browning, wife of Halsey Browning, aged 84 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of diptheria, Laura Libbie [Ackley], youngest daughter of Chas. T. and Laura E. Ackley, aged 3 years, 3 months and 9 days.

In Hospital at Beaufort, S.C. on the 1st inst., Mr. Bonaparte Tucker, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. E, 8th Reg., N.Y.S.V.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mr. William H. Keech, aged 22 years.

At Baton Rouge, La., on the 11th ult., Mr. Samuel S. Sheldon, of 161st Reg., of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

At Folly Island, near Charleston, recently, Mr. Nathan Blencoe, of the 114th Reg., formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 38 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th inst., Emily D. [Steere], wife of Cyrus E. Steere, aged 38 years.

Chenango Union, October 21, 1863

At Marine Hospital, New Orleans, Sept 6th, 1863, Willard F. Lewis, Co. C, 114th Reg., N.Y. Vols., aged 24 years. The funeral services will take place at his mother's residence, 3 miles east of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, Oct. 25, at precisely 3 o 'clock.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Desire Pickett, aged 71 years.

In Camp Hospital, at Folly Island, S.C., Sept. 19th, Lieut. Ira D. Jacobs, Co. I, 89th Reg. N.Y.S.V.

Obituaries (February 26)

Mildred Johnson

Died June 19, 1915, Norwich, NY

Miss Mildred Johnson died at her home on Division street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday evening, after a very brief illness, aged about 40 years.  Miss Johnson was the very popular clerk in the shoe and its adjoining department of the Chapman & Turner company, and had many friends in this city and in all the adjoining towns who will greatly regret her death.  Miss Johnson was a member and worker in the First Baptist church of this city. She was a member of the Monday Evening Musical club and several social organizations. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning.  A brief prayer service will be held at the house at 9 o'clock and the body will then be taken to South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] her former home, where the funeral will be held and interment made.

Israel C. Jones

Died november 18, 1935, Norwich, NY

Israel C. Jones, aged resident of Norwich, died at the home of his son, Albert G. Jones, 48 East Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], about 8 o'clock Monday morning, aged 84 years.  The deceased was born in the town of New Berlin, near Chenango lake [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1851, and lived in that section for many years.  He had been in ill health for quite some time. The deceased was a resident of Illinois several years.  Mr. Jones first married Laura Richmond, who died in 1900.  In 1904 he married Amy Guile, who also died several years ago.  When 16 years of age Mr. Jones went west and lived in Kansas, Nebraska and Illinois for many years, returning to Norwich and vicinity about 32 years ago.  Besides the son above mentioned, there survive another son, Arden M. Jones of this city, and a brother, S.A. Jones. Another son, Howard Jones, died many years ago.  There also survives a sister, Mrs. Esther Wightman, of West Eaton.  Funeral services are to be held Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock at the Breese funeral home, and the body will be taken to Moweaqua, Shelby county, Illinois, for burial.

Charles E. Lyons

Died April 28, 1941, Norwich, NY

Charles E. Lyons of 67 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], who had been engaged in the grocery business in Norwich for 25 years until he recently retired, died at his home about 3 o'clock Monday afternoon following a long period of ill health.  Mr. Lyons was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 10, 1867 but had been a resident of this city for 40 years.  he was a son of the late Michael and Julia Creedon Lyons.  The deceased had been for many years a member of Norwich council, 211, Knights of Columbus, A.O.H. and Holy Name Society of St. Paul's church.  He was well known to many residents of this city and sincere regret will be expressed at his passing.  Mr. Lyons was united in marriage with Nellie T. Walsh on Feb. 21, 1911. She survives with one son, C. Richard Lyons and a brother, Edward J. Lyons of Norwich, also two sisters, Mrs. Robert H. Miles and Mrs. Harry C. Thomas, both of Utica, and several nephews and nieces. Services are to be held at the late home on Rexford street Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, and a half hour later in St. Paul's church with Rev. Charles M. Coveney officiating. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich].

Harriet Winifred Lull

Died November 12, 1935, Morris, NY

Mrs. W. Scott Lull passed away at her home in Morris village [Otsego Co., NY] about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, 1935, after an illness of but a few hours duration.  Although not in good health, Mrs. Lull had been unusually active of late and her death came as a great shock to her friends.  Hattie Winifred Lull, youngest daughter of Ezra and Marcia (White) Lull, was born on the Lull homestead in New Lisbon, November 27, 1872.  When she was seven years old, the family moved to the farm near the Morris Chapel, now a part of the Dr. L.R. Morris estate, which Mr. Lull purchased and operated for the remainder of his life.  Miss Lull attended the Filer Rural school and the Morris High school, graduating from the latter institution in 1890, and after graduation, she taught several terms in neighboring rural schools.  On November 11, 1891, she married W. Scott Lull of Pearsall's Corners, who survives. To them was born one son, Leland Lull of Morris. Thirteen years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Lull came to Morris village to live and since that time Mr. Lull has been a valued employee in the Dr. Howard W. Naylor establishment on Main street.  Mrs. Lull was a consistent member of the Universalist church and a loyal member of Jewell chapter, order of Eastern Star, and as long as her health permitted, she was active in the work of both societies. She was a devoted wife and a kind and indulgent mother.  Immediate surviving relatives are the husband and son; two grandchildren, Betty Jane and Robert Lull, all of Morris; three brothers, Addison Lull of Milford Center, Clayton Lull of New Lisbon and Levern Lull of Morris; also five nieces and three nephews to all of whom much sympathy is extended.  Funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. F.G. Leonard, were held at her late home Friday afternoon at 1:30.  Interment was in the family plot in the new part of Hillington cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 24, 1863

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., of consumption, Abram Street, aged 44 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th, inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Peacock, wife of Daniel Peacock, aged 55 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Francis Bockee [Clark], son of Francis G. and Clara B. Clark, aged 6 months and 27 days.

Chenango American, October 1, 1863

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., Florence A. [Padget], aged 4 years and 7 months, also, same day, Anna E. [Padget], aged 2 years and 5 months, children of James H. and Samira Padget.

At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th, ult. Mrs. Sarah Brownson, aged 80 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d ult. Franklin Whitney, Esq., in the 60th year of his age.

At Cleveland, Ohio, on the 19th ult. Mr. Augustus Mowrey, of the 161st Regiment, while on his way to his home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, October 8, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. of apoplexy, Thirza Baker, wife of Joseph Baker.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., of consumption, Mr. Leander B. Foote, aged 48 years.

In the Regimental Hospital at Brashaer city, La., on the 3d ult. Oscar F. Root, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.

At sea, on the 22d ult., while on his way home, of consumption, Mr. George Isbell, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B, 114th Regiment N.Y.S.V.

At Berwick City, La., on the 22d ult. of congestive chills, Mr. Wait Stiles, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. C, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of Nelson H. Greene, on the 25th ult., of consumption, Mrs. Cynthia Greene, wife of Arthur Greene, deceased in the 73d year of her age.

At Young Hickery, Steuben Co. on the 18th ult., Charles E. Potter, a member of Co. E, 114th Reg. N.Y.V., aged 26 years.  Mr. Potter returned to his friends in Steuben County, in a dying condition, from disease contracted in the service of his country.  He lived but nine days after his return.  The lord for his own good purpose has called him to himself.  His friends rejoice in the consciousness that he peacefully rests, enjoying a home with the blest.

Marriages (February 25)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, October 22, 1863

In Vesper, Onondaga Co., on the 14th inst., by Rev. Thomas Brown, Mr. Divillo S. Root, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Anna M. Brown of Vesper, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

In Smithville Centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Lemuel Terrel, to Miss Susan D. Wells, both of Smithville.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. Charles Johnson, Mr. William H. Button, to Miss Plurra H. Slater, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, October 29, 1863

On the 21st inst., by Rev. M.S. Platt, of Hamilton, Mr. Enos Wood, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY] to Miss Delia M. Mead, of Smyrna (Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Thomas E. Porter, to Miss Grace A. Hodge, all of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, October 14, 1863

In Smyrna, October 6th, 1863, by Rev. M.S. Platt, Mr. John N. Holmes, of West Eaton, Madison Co., to Miss Attie M. Mead, daughter of George C. Mead, Esq., of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Henry Willcox of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anvinette Buckley, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Franklin, Delaware Co., Oct. 8th, by Rev. A.J. Chaplan, Mr. De Voe Ford, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Laura Stilson of the former place.

In West Burlington, Otsego Co., Oct. 8th, by Rev. S.N. Westcott, Mr. Charles G. Perkins, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frankie E. Johnson, of the former place.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. George H. Bartoo, to Miss Mary J. Watson.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th ult., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Samuel Gross, to Miss Helen Winter, all of Greene. 

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult., by Rev. Ashbel Otis, Mr. Samuel Lucas, of Smithville, to Miss Caroline Haynes of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Milwaukee, Wis., on the 27th ult., by Rev. Geo. Street, Mr. De Witt C. Northrup, of Chicago, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Annie Hordy, of the former place.

Chenango Union, October 21, 1863

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30th, by Rev. Charles Johnson, Mr. William H. Button to Miss Plurra H. Slater, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. Wm. M. Robinson, Mr. Theron G. Wilcox to Miss Emeline McPherson, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In West Eaton, Madison Co., on the 6th inst., by Rev. George Smith, Mr. Isaac G. Hopkins, to Miss Lucinda F. Bedull, both of West Eaton.

Chenango American, November 5, 1863

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. Jacob Cline to Miss Sarah A. Willcox, both of Smithville.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. W.A. Smith, J. Wilson, and Phebe A. [Scott], daughter of Perry Scott.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. W.A. Smith, W.B. Conover, and Maretta L. [Foot], daughter of Alanson Foot.

On the morning of the 29th ult. at the house of Wm. McCray, in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], by the Rev. Ashbel Otis, Capt. Orville J. Jennings, to Miss Addie A. McCray, both of Fulton, N.Y. [Oswego Co.].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. H. Munker, Mr. T.G. Tanner, of Dryden [Tompkins Co., NY], to Miss Sarah T. Wood of the former place.

Chenango American, November 12, 1863

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., by J.D. Newel, Esq., Mr. Charles F. Wood, to Miss Elsie Anderson, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by J. Sterling Smith, Esq., Mr. Charles E. Maine, of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Ellen J. Aldrich, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, on the 28th ult. by Rev. Holland Turner, Mr. Cortland Newton to Miss Addie Perkins, youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Perkins, both of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

Letter from the 114th Regiment - October 1863

Letter from the 114th Regiment

Chenango American, November 5, 1863

In the Field
Near New Iberis, La.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 1863

Dear American:  My last letter was written just previous to a move, the immediate results of which were not beneficial to our little army, but which was a decided loss in time and money to our respected uncle Sam. For nearly a month, great preparations have been made for an expedition into Texas, and the 13th Army Corps had been sent to this Department from Gen. Grant's army to cooperate with this 19th corp.  On the 2d day of September, the 114th together with the 160th N.Y.V., the 12th Ct. and the 8th Vt., together with the 1st and 2d Brigade of the 1st Division, were ordered to Algiers to take steamers for Sabine pass, Texas, and the 13th corps, under Gen. Ord was to march up the Teche Country and meet us at the crossing of the Sabine river, a hundred miles from its mouth.  The 1st Division of the 19th corps, under Gen. Weitzel, proceeded to Sabine Pass, but our Gunboats, drawing too much water, got aground, and the rebels, who had light draught boats, captured two.  The transports, being ocean steamers, could not get within 10 miles of shore, and we soldiers witnessed the fight between our war vessels, and the vessels of the rebs, with harrowing interest, and when we were told that we (the transports) were to return to Algiers, and the soldiers to take the overland route to Texas, a feeling of disgust at the mismanagement of the expedition was plain to be seen. The transports that carried our artillery and the horses and mules of the same, were Mississippi steamboats, and on our way back, we had strong steady winds, which rendered the river boats unmanageable, and they had to throw their cargo of mules, and horses, and even their smoke stacks overboard, saving only their big guns and men from a watery grave.  On arriving at our starting point, we were ordered to take the advance through the Teche country, the Western troops to follow us, and now we are within four days march of the Texas border, the Texans disputing the ground inch by inch, and Weltzel's Division steadily advancing.  Today, as I write, a distant cannonade is heard, and our scouts report that the rebels are being steadily driven back by our flying artillery and cavalry.

The 19th corps, and the 18th as well, have been gratified, and rendered invincible by the glorious news from Charleston and Chattanooga; and every man is a host in himself.  It is, indeed, gratifying to us to see the rebs cornered and overwhelmed east of the Mississippi, while we are driving them on its western banks; and our sincere wishes and prayers are that the war would be as soon terminated in the departments east, as in the Gulf Department.

Gen. Banks has been one of our most successful Generals, and his name, as a military chieftain, stands as high as did his reputation as a statesman and legislator.  His administration in the Gulf Department has won him many friends here among the Louisiana planters, as well for the wisdom of his counsels, as for the firmness shown to those who were not disposed to submit to "Yankee rule."  He has been kind to all, just to everyone, and yet he has carried out the decree of freedom to every slave whose master was for the Confederacy, and today there is an army of 15,000 colored men who will stand before an equal number of their former masters, aye, and vanquish them, too, in a fair field fight.  (Perhaps John F. Hubbard, of the Union, would not believe this last statement)

We, the 19th corps, are awaiting the result of a cavalry reconnaissance towards Opelonsas, and so far as heard from, we are gaining ground very steadily, the Texans, disputing our advance very stubbornly.  Our little army has never known defeat, and we love to follow our leaders, Gens Banks ad Weitzel, to new conquests and new victories.  A word of special praise is due to the last named General, not only for the uniform kindness he displays to his men, but for his eminent military genius. At the commencement of the rebellion, he was doing service in this state as Lieutenant of the Engineer corps, and was promoted to a captaincy last spring, for his valuable services.  In the capacity of Brigadier General of Volunteers he was most successful under Butler, in driving the rebels out of New Orleans, and vicinity, and for his Engineering skill before Port Hudson, he has been given a Maj. Gen's position, commanding the 1st Division of the 19th corps. The 114th have never forgotten the incident that happened last spring, when he drilled us for an hour, and the affection he inspired then has never grown cold. We would follow him through fire and blood, if need be.

Yours, &c.,   A.

Obituaries (February 24, 2020)

Almira C. Page

Chenango American, October 29, 1863

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of consumption, Miss Almira C. [Page], daughter of Solomon and Eliza Page, aged 20 years, 11 months and 24 days.

The subject of this notice was kind to all, affectionate to friends, especially to parents, brothers and sisters, to whom she clung with fond attachment to the last.  Always cheerful and happy herself she contributed not a little to make happy the circle in which she moved, striving faithfully and patiently to overcome every obstacle or hindrance in the path of duty.  To the most worhty and amiable fruits of character, religion with its heavenly influences had added true excellence. As a Christian she was consistent, conscientious and devoted.  She united with the Baptist Church at Upper Lisle, in Jan. 1855, and with her father's family transferred her membership to the Baptist Church in this village in the summer of 1858.  Short as her course has been, yet such was her uniformity of Christian life, that she had greatly endeared herself to the church and Christian friends. And during her last sickness which was protracted for several months and attended with very great sufferings, she enjoyed a remarkable clear and happy state of mind. She talked freely of her approaching end, for the fear and dread of death appeared to have been entirely removed. The remembrance of seasons of sweet enjoyment with the church in prayer and praise, and with the choir (of which she was a much esteemed and worthy member) in the sweet songs of Zion, appeared to inspire a stronger desire to unite with saints and angels above in more exalted and harmonious strains; and when her eyes were dim in death she remarked to friends at her bedside, "All is dark"  And as a smile lit up her countenance she exclaimed, "Thou art with me--thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."  Hers was the quiet sinking to rest of a young Christian ripe for the garner on high.  In her death the church mourn the loss of a worthy and much esteemed member, the family a devoted daugher and an affectionate sister.

Ella J. (Brooker) Dibble

Died September 4, 1930, Norwich, NY

After a brief illness, Mrs. Ella J. Dibble passed from this life to the one beyond, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, morning, September 4, 1930, at 1:20 o'clock, where she had been taken for treatment.  The deceased was born in Schoharie county, May 6, 1873, a daughter of Alonzo Brooker and Julia Mitchell Brooker, his wife.  Her early life was passed in that vicinity. About thirty-eight years ago she came with her parents to this vicinity, where she resided until her death. She was united in marriage to Wm. Dibble and unto them one child, Bertha, the wife of Paul Phetteplace, was born.  Her husband passed away about twelve years ago.  Since the death of her husband, with the exception of about two years, she has made her home with the daughter above mentioned. She was a member of the Methodist church of this village, and a woman of fine Christian character, beloved in her home and well thought of by those who knew her. She is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Paul Phetteplace, two grandchildren, Misses Corda and Pauline Phetteplace, Mrs. Leon Bowers whom she brought up from infancy, six sisters:  Mrs. E.J. Lyons, Mrs. John Powderly, Mrs. Harry Charles, of Norwich; Carrie Brooker, of Delhi; Mrs. Charles Fanning, of New Berlin; five brothers Clarence, of Michigan City, Ind., Charles and Roscoe, of Norwich; Menzo and Glenn, of South New Belrin; two aunts: Mrs. Will Bagg, of South New Berlin; Mrs. Mervin Brooker, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was very largely attended by sympathizing relatives, neighbors and friends, Rev. Arthur Salin, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The floral pieces were many and beautiful. Burial was in the family plot, beside the husband, in South New Berlin cemetery.

Charles Henry Dixson

Died December 7, 1941, Morris, NY

Charles Henry Dixson, 85, passed away at the home of his son, Henry Dixson, in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Sunday, December 7, death being due to cerebral hemorrhage.  He had been seriously ill for two weeks, but had been blind and in a helpless condition for quite a long time.  He was tenderly cared for in the home where he died.  Charles Henry Dixson was born in the town in which he died and had been a lifelong resident of this community.  He was the son of Henry Dixson and Chloe (Bailey) Dixson. When a boy he attended the Wheeler district school.  He was born July 12, 1856.  July 4, 1876, he was united in marriage with Emma Carnrike, who passed away July 6, 1924.  Unto them were born eight children, seven of whom survive the father. They are:  Henry Dixson, South New Berlin; Ormond Dixson, Schenectady; Mrs. Pearl White, South New Berlin; Clayton Dixson, Mt. Upton; Mrs. Elva Moore, Mt. Upton; Leo Dixson, Holmesville; Alva Dixson, South New Berlin; Lewis Dixson, who died Sept. 17, 1928. There also survive thirty-four grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The deceased followed the occupation of carpenter and builder, as long as his health would permit.  He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, of South New Berlin, and was a respected and esteemed citizen. The funeral was held at the Dakin Funeral home, New Berlin, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m., Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector, officiating. Burial was in Cole cemetery, South New Berlin. The bearers were six grandsons:  Irving Dixson, Bert Dixson, Charles White, Kermit Dixson, Kenneth Moore and Raymond Dixson. 

Alvah E. Dixson

Died April 1929, Douglas, MA

Relatives and friends here have received word of the death of Alvah E. Dixson, which occurred at the home of his son, Norval, at Douglas, Mass., Sunday evening, the chief cause of his death being a shock which he suffered some time ago.  Alvah E. Dixson was the son of Henry Dixson and Chloe Ann Bailey, his wife, and was born on a farm in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], about 62 years ago, being one of a large family of children.  A large portion of his life was passed in this vicinity. Early in life he married Maude Sargent, the duaghter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sargent. Three children, Margaret, Clifford and Norval, were born unto them. For several years Alvah conducted a meat market in this village.  It was in this village his family was reared. About fourteen years ago they moved to Greeenfield, Mass., later going to Douglas, Mass., where Mr. Dixson was superintendent of a town farm for a few years, later going to Baldwinsville, Mass., where they were in charge of a children's hospital. While there Mr. Dixson suffered a severe stroke, since which he continued to fail, and they went to the home of their son Norval about April 1st, where he passed away.  Mr. Dixson had many friends here who are sorry to learn of his deaht. There survive him, beside the wife and children, two brothers, Charles and Thos., and five grandchildren. The funeral was held from the home of the son where he died, on Wednesday]. Burial at Douglas.

Death Notices

Mrs. Eliz Myrick Dixon died Friday morning [in Gilbertsville, Otsego Co., NY], February 10, 1933, after a painful illness of two months' duration.  The funeral was held Sunday

Chenango Union, October 7, 1863

At sea, on the 22d ult., while on his way home, of consumption, Mr. George Isbell, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B 114th N.Y.S.V.

At Berwick City, La., Sept. 22d, of congestive cills, Mr. Wait Stiles, a member of Co. C, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  He was a soldier ever prompt and obedient to the execution of his duty; a friend always affable and obliging; and a man against whom the finger of reproach could not be lifted.  We gave him all a soldier has to give, a grave hallowed by the last offering of his sorrowing comrades.  C.J.E.

At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Brownson, aged 80 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of Nelson N. Greene, on the 25th of September, of consumption, Mrs. Cynthia Greene, wife of Arthur Greene, deceased, in the 73d year of her age.

Blog Post Listings, February 3 to 23, 2020

Listing of blog postings for February 3 to 23, 2020

Marriages

Posted February 3, 2020

Gerald Watson - Bessie Susan Whittaker (Oxford, 1940)

Bonita Meister - Robert VanWagner (Earlville / Sherburne, 1941)

Marriage notices - 1863

     David Shattuck - Elizabeth P. Hogg (Barker / Greene)

     Hamilton Phelps - Anna H. Keyes (Norwich)

     Nathan B. Watkins - Libbie L. Stanton (Norwich)

     Austin C. Coville - J. Vanette Eddy (Preston / Pharsalia)

     John H. Phelps - Huldah A. Bixby (Owego / Oxford)

     Austin D. Sayles - Sarah Dickinson (Plymouth)

     Willis For... - Julia E. Bryant (Greene)

     Mr. N.H. Short - Martha A. Cole (Greene / Eaton)

     Timothy C. Stanley - Amy E. Dillenback (German)

     Timothy McMann - Elvira F. Perkins (Norwich - Columbus)

     John J. Bennett - Ellen l. White (Sherburne / Eaton )

     James D. King - Julia Ann Ellsworth (Smyrna / Pharsalia)

     Mr. P.D. nearing - Clara E. Taylor (Smyrna)

     Gilbert Manwarring - Jennie Utter (Sherburne / New Berlin)

     George Church - Nancy Boge (Sherburne / New Berlin)

Posted February 6, 2020
Esther Louise - Alfred R. Brooks (South New Berlin, 1938)
Shirley Kathryn Wilcox - Leon Laverne Truesdale (South New Berlin, 1938)
Florence Pederson - Monroe Dixson (Butternuts / Holmesville, 1941)
Kenneth A. White - Marie Virginia Tracy (South New Berlin / West Dryden, 1936)
Henry Hugaboom - Irene Slater (South Plymouth / Norwich, 1937)
Frank White - Mary Elizabeth Busacker (Norwich / Whitesboro, 1941)
Marriage notices - 1863
     John P. Davis - Almeda M. Buckley (Smithville / Oxford)
     Harvey R. Brown - Phebe A. Hoyt (Lewisborough / Coventry)
     Mr. H.H. VanCott - Mariette Morse (Guilford)
     Joseph P. Davenport - Calfernia Sours (Otselic)
     William Potter - Sarah Barr (Greene)
     William S. Young - Harriet A. Houghton (Oxford)
     James W. Sackett - Mary A. Harrington (Greene)
     John A. Benedict - Theresa C. Brock (Greene / Forest Lake PA)
     Charles L. Humphrey - Prudence E. Lewis (Guilford / Preston)
     Henry A. Gates - Julia A. Wood ( Bridgeport CT / North Norwich)
     Darwin Davis - Hattie A. Lovell (Norwich / West Boylston MA)
    Gilbert Manwarring - Jennie Utter (Sherburne / New Berlin)

Posted February 10, 2020
Ada Bowers - Menzo Brooker (North Norwich / New Berlin, 1917)
Nettie A. Wilkes - Arthur G. Brookins (North Norwich, 1930)
Leland Brookins 0 Mildred M. Cook (Norwich / Greene, 1935)
Douglas Martin Breed - Emma Helen Doody (Elmira / Norwich, 1940)
Louis E. Brookins - Evelyn Grace Cosens (Sherburne / Norwich, 1941)
Marriage Notices - 1863
     Zeal Paddleford - Mary E. Loop (Colesville)
     F. Russell Stork - Eliza A. Japhet (Coventry / Oxford)
     Levi G. Stanbro - Lucy Knowles (Smyrna)
     Amos F. Hall - Frances A. Hackett (Greene / German)
     John Henry Wiswell - Anna P. Titus (North Norwich / Plymouth)
     Mr. R.E. Crandall - Sarah A. Shepard (Columbus / Sherburne)

Posted February 13, 2020
Francis E. Latour - Mabel Simmons (Norwich / Edmeston, 1942)
Roger W. Landers - Irene Barnes (Oxford, 1940)
Chester Glenn Lockwood - Bertha Victoria Woodard (Utica / Norwich, 1925)
Marriage Notices - 1863
     David T. Winchel - Mary Winchel (Greene)
     Samuel A. Hopkins - Mary A. Graves (Norwich / New Berlin)
     Sireno W Miner - Sarah Loesa Berry (Norwich)
     James Breston - Abigail E. Warner (Sherburne)
     Henry Berry - Ann E. Street (Norwich)
     Cyrus Hickox - Sabrina Snow (Bainbridge / Vernon)

Posted February 19, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Lucas (Norwich, 1942, 26th anniversary)
Gertrude A. Brookins - Theodore B. Phelps (South Plymouth / Norwich, 1942)
Mary C. Clark - Vincent Lowe (Washington DC, 1942)
Evelyn Dorothy Peck - Charles W. Lucas (Norwich, 1942)
Ruth Helen Wales - Merwin Waite Lumbard (Norwich / Etna, 1942)
Marriage Notices - 1863
     William D. Hoyt - Louisa E. Fenn (Green / Middleport)
     Linus S. Freeman - Myra Baker (Buffalo / Whitney's Point)
     Mr. P. Simons - Emily Louisa Breed (St. Louis MO / Norwich)
     Mr. S.R. Follett - L. Frances Conkey (Otego / Norwich)
     Charles F. Mead - Eva m. Clarke (Oxford / Wilmington DE)
     Theron G. Wilcox - Emeline McPherson (Smithville)
     John N. Holmes - Attie M. Mead (West Eaton / Smyrna)
     Henry Willcox - Anvinette Buckley (Smithville / Oxford)

Posted February 23, 2020
Robert H. Dixson - Lillian M. Sommers (South New Berlin / Schenecetady, 1915)
Clifford Doing - Evelyn Beardsley (Plymouth / Oxford, 1935)
David Irving Dary - Frances Drake Turner (New Britain CN / Norwich, 1940)
Marriage Notices - 1863
     George H. Bartoo - Mary J. Watson (East Greene)
     Samuel Gross - Helen Winter (Greene)
     Samuel Lucas - Caroline Haynes (Smithville / Greene)
     DeWitt C. Northrup - Annie Hardy (Chicago / Milwaukee, WI)
     Mr. J.H. Latham 0 Frances L. Randale (Norwich)
     John H. Currier - Arvilla L. Sanford (Georgetown)
     Charles H. Roserook - Phebe E. Dixon (Sherburne)
     Warren Catlin - Gerintha M. Brunson (Hamilton)
     Nathan Thackwray - Eliza m. Smith (Guilford)

Obituaries

Posted February 4, 2020

Isaac A.M. Cooley (Preston)  Civil War Soldier, 8th NY Cavalry

Franklin Merrill (Norwich, 15y)  wagon accident

Sylvester Gomes (Oxford, 12y)  drowned

Jabez N. Beardsley (New Berlin, 34y) drowned

Irvin H. White (Johnson City, Guilford, 1941)

Amos White (Plymouth, 1941)

Edwin J. White (Norwich, 1940)

Death Notices - 1863

     Lucy Putnam (New Berlin, 64y)

     Eunice Balcom (Sherburne, 86y)

     Ruth Payson (Eaton, 87y)

     Lillie D. Brown (Binghamton, 2y)

     Phebe P. DeForest (Oxford, 55y)

     Henry Crandall (McDonough, 76y)

     Sarah Jane Rogers (McDonough, 11y)

     George W. Rogers (McDonough, 6y)

     George H. Nichols (Smithville, 6y)

     Ella May Dunckel (Triangle, 4y)

Posted February 7, 2020
Lieut. Col William Irvine (Greene, 1863)  Civil War soldier
William Ward Pierce (Greene, Vestal, 1863)  drowning in Chenango Canal
Ernest Grant Rose (Edmeston, 1943)
Patrick H. Rourke (Norwich, 1936)
Allen Rockwell (Rockwells Mills, 1925)
Death Notices - 1863
     Charlotte Hortense Gilbert (Binghamton, 22 months)
     Pamelia Betts Harper (Harpursville, 65y)
     Amanda Horton (Greene, 32y)
     Mary Smith (Norwich, 56y)
     Betsey Slawson (Greene, 66y)
     John Boylen (German, 80y)
     Lauria L. Culver (Ketchum's Corners, 12y)
     Thomas Paul (North Norwich, 57y)
     Ellsworth Phelps (Guilford, Syracuse, 66y)
     Ransom A. Bartholomew (West Bainbridge, 36y)  Civil War soldier

Posted February 8, 2020
Lieut. Bronson Beardsley (Coventry, 1863)  Civil War Soldier
Sarah E. Owens (Norwich, 1934)
Rev. James K. Romeyn (Norwich, Keeseville, 1941)
Death Notices - 1863
     Susan A. Brown (Pharsalia, 4y)
     William H. Brown (Pharsalia, 11y)
     James Lazelle Cole (Smithville, 9y)
     E. Tracy Allen (Greene, 77y)  War of 1912 soldier
     Emma R. Birdsall (Greene, 13y)
     Joseph Nightengale (McDonough, 25y)
     Laura L. Culver (Ketchum's Corners, 17y)
     Col. Hazard Lewis (Binghamton, 68y)
     Grace Hollenbeck (East Greene, 20y)
     Julia Evans (Norwich, 3y)
     Katie M. Briggs (Eden MI, Earlville, 2y)
     Alice Cluver (Ketchum's Corners, 8y)

Posted February 9, 2020
Lila Aldrich (Vernon Center, White Store, 1942)
Elof Olson (New Berlin, 1936)
John Phetteplace (Norwich, 1929)
Phyllis M. Nichols (Norwich, 1940)
Death Notices - 1863
     Susan B. Ray (Norwich, 71y)
     John Merrihew (Smyrna, 84y)
     Liberty White (New Orleans, 31y) Civil War soldier
     Morgan Jones (Triangle, 39y)
     Thomas A. Barber (Oxford, 20y)
     Harrington Wilcox (Oxford, 80y)
     Matilda A. Button (Norwich, 34y)
     James C. Worden (Plymouth, 45y)
     Zadock Chamberlin (Mt. Upton, 76y)

Posted February 11, 2020
Benjamin Welch, Jr. (Greene, 1863)  Civil War soldier
Benjamin Welch, Sr. (Greene, 1863)
Colonel Elisha Brown Smith (Funeral, Norwich, 1863) Civil War soldier
Rev. William l. Gilman (Greene, 1863)  Civil War soldier
Charles D. Follett (Pitcher, 1863) Civil War soldier
Franklin k. Garland (Sherburne, 1863) Civil War soldier

Posted February 11, 2020
William Weaver (Greene, 1863)  Civil War soldier
Agnes May (Wallace) Loomis (New Berlin, 1939)
Augustus E. Loomis (Norwich, 1938)
Lillian (Kniskern) Lord (Afton, 1937)
Bert Lord (Afton, 1939)  U.S. Congressman
Death Notices - 1863
     Smith R. Wheeler (Vicksburg MS, Oxford, 22y)
     Isaac H. Brewster (Smithville, 20y)  Civil War soldier
     Lydia Graves (Norwich, 52y)
     Eugene Overhiser (Binghamton, 21y)
     Addie Merritt (Bainbridge, 7y)
     Charlie Merritt (Bainbridge, 8y)

Posted February 14, 2020
George Law (White Store, 1936)
Royce A. Lathrop (Little Falls, Sherburne, 1942) Motorcycle accident
Nellie B. (Miller) Latham (Norwich, 1943)
Charles H. Latham (Norwich, 1944)
Death Notices - 1863
     Jennie E. Rowley (Oxford, 18 mo)
     W.L. Remington (Norwich, 27y)
     Mr. C.M. Lewis (Norwich, 36y)
     Milo Hunt (Sherburne, 70y)
     Ira Whitman (Greene, 42y)
     Thomas Reynolds (Barker, 70y)
     Lyander H. Scott (Norwich, 8y)
     Russel Ford (Mt. Upton, 65y)

Posted February 15, 2020
Leila (Seeley) Leonard (Syracuse, Oxford, 1936)
Richard Clayton Law (Norwich, 1938)
Mary Elizabeth Law (Buffalo, North Pitcher, 1941)
Georgia V. Lawrence (Butternuts, 1939)
Death Notices - 1863
     Rev. Henry A. Sherwood (West Colesville, 34y)
     Daniel L. Wells (31y)  Civil War soldier
     Henry E. Arnold (McDonough, 13y)
     William E. Carl (Candor, 22y)
     Lewis Guile (North  Norwich, 47y)
     Lydia Lewis (Preston, 38y)
     Nathan S. Williams (Norwich, 67y)
     Lucien H. Isbell (McDonough)
     Thomas S. Wiswell (53y)  Civil War soldier
     William Jobman (Guilford, 49y) Civil War soldier
     Abram Ives (Guilford, 87y)

Posted February 17, 2020
Earl L. Johnson (Binghamton, Norwich, 1917)
Carrie Johnson (Norwich, 1940)
Frank Elmer Johnson (Guilford, 1942)
Clara (Hewes) Johnson (Norwich, 1935)
Flora A. (Wescott) Snow Johnson (Los Angeles CA, Norwich, 1943)
Death Notices - 1863
     Abram Rose (Greene, 38y)  Civil War soldier
     Harriet Bennett (Oxford, 74y)
     Sarah M. Nichols (Oxford, 17y)
     Willie Thompson (Norwich, 2y)
     Russel Ford (Mount Upton, 68y)
     John J. Daily (Smithville, 17y)  Civil War soldier
     Abram Ives (Guilford, 887y)
     Mahetable H. Dunn (Greene, 43y)
   
Posted February 18, 2020
Robert Lorimer (Norwich, 1927)
William E. Lorimer (Norwich, 1930)
Susie A. Lothridge (Norwich, 1938)
Death notices - 1863
     Abel Stockwell (Triangle, 66y)
     Uri D. Jenks (Sharpe's Corners, 2y)
     Carley Smith (Barker, 8y)
     Willson D. Race (South Oxford, 24y) Civil War Soldier, died at Gettysburg
     Robert Wedge (Norwich, 20y)  Civil War Soldier
     Jemima Grant (Smithville, 82y)
     Charles Barnes (East Greene, 40y)  Civil War Soldier
     George W. Gibson (Norwich, 50y)
     Riley Mead (Norwich, 87y)
     Riley Fitch (Xenia IL, Norwich, 39y)

Posted February 21, 2020
C. Homer Delavan (Guilford, 1941)
Dr. Samuel Austin Deming (Binghamton, New Berlin, 1934)
Jennie Gucker (Norwich, 1934)
Leroy E. Barr (Norwich, 1934)
Death Notices - 1863
     John Upham (Greene, 63y)
     Amanda Packard (Coventry, 65y)
     Hannah Pierce (Morris, 53y)
     William M. Vann Ostrand (Oxford, 32y)  Civil War soldier
     Hattie Bell Law (McDonough, 15 months)
     George G. Seymour (Otselic, 46y)
     Myron H. Dunn (Greene, 18y)

Posted February 22, 2020
Frank Dixson (Edmeston, Morris, 1927)
Robert H. Dixson (South New Berlin, 1929)
Eva Almira Doing (Norwich, 1931)
Howard T. Doing (Norwich, Plymouth, 1935)
Charles Goodrich Doolittle (New Berlin, Greene, 1935)
Death Notices - 1863
     Ursula Peck Place (Mt. Upton, 36y)
     Miss C.E. Gilbert (oxford, 26y)
     James Colman (Norwich, 45y)
     Helen A. Powell (East Pharsalia, 14y)
     Alfred P. Sweet (Lincklaen, 36y)  Civil War soldier
     Benjamin Dudley (Oxford, 78y)
     Aaron C. Mosher (Guilford, 47y)
     Franklin Boyce (Mt. Upton)  Civil War soldier

Miscellaneous

Posted February 5, 2020

Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - June 29, 1863
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - William R. Corbett
The 114th in Battle at Port Hudson

Posted February 11, 2020
Return of Co. H, 17th N.Y.V. to Chenango County, June 1863

Posted February 13, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - August 1, 1863

Posted February 15, 2020
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - August 25, 1863

Posted February 20, 2020
The Irishman, Civil War Soldier James Patrick Fagan

Marriages (February 23)

Dixson - Sommers

Married January 28, 1915, Oneonta, NY

Robert H. Dixson of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and Lillian M. Sommers of Schenectady were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in the First Baptist parsonage by Rev. E. J. Farley. They will reside at South New Berlin.  Mr. Dixson being the agent for L. and A. Babcock in that section.  --Oneonta Star

Doing -Beardsley

Married October 19, 1935, Norwich, NY

On Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock, a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the First Baptist church when Evelyn Beardsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beardsley of the Oxford road was united in marriage to Clifford Doing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Doing of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James K. Romeyn. The attendants were Miss Helen Barr and Norman Weeks.  The bride was lovely in a midnight blue ensemble of sheer material with touches of scarlet, matching gloves, and a Tyrolean hat of blue felt.  Her maid of honor was gowned in black with a rolled circular collar and cuffs of plaited white mousseline, rhinestone buttons, a black felt hat with silver buckle, and black and white gloves. After a wedding breakfast, the young couple left by automobile for Atlantic City and points south where they will spend their honeymoon.  On their return, they will be at home to their friends in their home at South Plymouth.  Among those who entertained in honor of the bride shortly before her marriage were Mrs. Harold Cumber, the Misses Elsie and Lucy Bates, and Mrs. James Romeyn. At each gathering a shower of gifts manifested the love and good wishes of the host of friends who were present.

Dary - Turner

Married August 3, 1940, Norwich, NY

In a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, Miss Frances Drake Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Reed Turner of 67 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of David Irving Dary, son of Dr. and Mrs. Leon E. Dary, of New Britain, Conn.  The ceremony, performed in the presence of 250 guests, took place in the spacious garden of the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett Turner.  Mr. Turner is grandfather of the bride.  Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the First congregational church, read the marriage vows, using the simple ring service.  A three-piece string ensemble with Mrs. Maurice A. Curnalia at the piano provided the music for the wedding also for the reception later. The program included "Cavatina" by Rass; "Meditation" by Gounod; "The Swan" by Saint-Saens; selection "I Love You Truly" by Miss Laurie Anne Turner, sister of the bride; "Andante" (from Fifth Symphony) by Tschaikowsky.  Lohengrin's traditional wedding march was played for the processional and "Ave Maria" by Schubert was rendered during the ceremony  Immediately following the ceremony  Mendelssohn's Wedding March was played.  The bridal party entered the garden from the front terrace down an aisle, nine feet wide and marked off by narrow beds of flowers consisting of red geraniums and white petunias. The nuptial service was performed in front of an altar having as a background, evergreens and Madonna lilies.  The bride, who was escorted and given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of ivory satin, with a touch of heirloom lace, and long tulle veil extending to the full length wedding dress and capped with rose point heirloom lace, the lace and veil being from the wedding dress of her late paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Bushnell Turner.  The dress was the same as worn by her twin sister at the latter's wedding a year ago last June.  Her bridal bouquet was a round arrangement made up of a variety of small white flowers and lilies of the valley.  Attending the bride were her twin sister, Mrs. Charles A. Smith, Jr., as matron of honor; another sister, Miss Laurie Anne Turner, maid of honor; Miss Frances Skidmore and Miss Betty Ann Fagan, bridesmaids, with Miss Barbara Turner, cousin of the bride, and Miss Jane Eaton as junior bridesmaids.  John Graham Dary was his brother's best man and the ushers were Renfroe Jackson, Charles A. Smith, Jr., Walter Bennett of White Plains, Alling P. Beardsley of Plainfield, N.J., and Warren L. Hall of New Britain, Conn.  All of the bride's attendants wore ivory organdie trimmed with bands of embroidered organdie of the Bouffant style.  Their large leghorn hats in natural color were trimmed with green velvet ribbon. Each carried a round bouquet of flame red geraniums with a background of geranium leaves.  Mrs. Turner, mother of the bride, was attired in a gown of pale blue chiffon lace, full length dress, with large straw hat to match, trimmed with shades of blue and purple pansies.  Her corsage was light hybrid orchids.  Mrs. Dary, mother of the groom, wore a gown of aqua blue chiffon, with matching accessories, and her corsage was of dark hybrid orchids.  The spacious garden and lawns, at the Turner residence were a profusion of flowers including flame colored geraniums, begonias and lilies, providing a colorful setting for the reception. The large round bridal table was centered with a round bowl of white roses, lilies of the valley, white delphinium and gypsophila, surrounded by five small bowls of the same flowers entwined with smilax.  At the reception a variety of selections was rendered by the string ensemble, Miss Laurie Anne Turner sang "Sweethearts" by Irving Berlin and "Let's Grow Old Together."  The bride is a graduate of Norwich high school, attended Dana Hall at Wellesley, Mass., and was graduate in June from the Connecticut College for Women.  The groom attended Wilbraham Academy at Wilbraham, Mass., and was graduated from Wesleyan university at Middletown, Conn., in 1938.  He is a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity and is associated with the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn.  Leaving for a bridal journey Mr. and Mrs. Dary were guests at the Sagamore hotel, Lake George, Saturday night departing Sunday via motor for Boston. They will then enjoy a boat trip to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, spend several days at the Pine hotel, Digby, and form there motor to Ogunquit, Maine, for a stay of several days. They will be at home to friends after Aug. 20 at New Britain, Conn.  Many pre-nuptial events honoring the bride were given by her friends.  Those who entertained were Miss Frances Skidmore and Miss Betty Ann Fagan; Miss Maxine E. Snell and Miss June Weston; Mrs. Earl Sage and Miss Catherine Ryan; Miss Betty Brooks; Miss Jane Coleman and Miss Elinor Perez; Mrs. Edward O'Hara; Mrs. John B. Turner; Miss Margery McMullen and Miss Betty Johnson. Renfroe Jackson entertained the bridal party at the Canasawacta Country Club Friday night.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, Oct. 8, 1863

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. George H. Bartoo, of East Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Watson, of the same place.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 10th ult., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Samuel Gross, to Miss Helen Winter, all of Greene.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult., by Rev. Ashbel Otis, Mr. Samuel Lucas of Smithville to Miss Caroline Haynes, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

In Milwaukee, Wis., on the 27th ult. at the Free Church of St. Paul, by Rev. George Street, Mr. DeWitt C. Northrup, of Chicago, formerly of this office, to Miss Annie Hardy, of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. J.H. Latham to Miss Frances L. Randall, all of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. John H. Currier to Miss Arvilla L. Sanford, of Georgetown, Madison Co.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Charles H. Roskerook to Miss Phebe E. Dixon, all of Sherburne.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Warren Catlin to Miss Gerintha  M. Brunson, both of Hamilton, Madison Co.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on the 24th ult., by Rev. S.F. Whittler, Mr. Nathan Thackwray to Miss Eliza M. Smith, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].