Obituaries (June 6)

Thornton M. Little

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 4, 1903

Thornton M. Little, brother of B.F. Little of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in Brooklyn on Wednesday last.  Deceased had many friends in Norwich, and was a frequent visitor here on his summer outings.  Up to within a few years, or until his health failed him, he was in the employ of McKeeson & Robbins of New York.  He leaves a widow and one brother.

Cyrenus Chamberlain

Died January 30, 1903, Rockwell's Mills, NY

Cyrenus Chamberlain of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], after a long struggle with the "last enemy," has gone to the land where sickness and death are not known.  Like his pious father, Calvin Chamberlain, he leaves a memory fragrant with good deeds.  Union church will miss him.  Only one of the large Calvin Chamberlain family is left, Caldwell Chamberlain of Mt. Upton.  A wife and two children, Calvin Chamberlain of Rockwell's Mills, and Mrs. Frederick Winsor of Mt. Upton, mourn his loss.  Funeral services were held from his late residence on Sunday and the remains were interred in the Mt. Upton cemetery.  Mr. Chamberlain had many marked peculiarities.  His farm buildings were constructed in a most peculiar manner.  On one of the barns he built a tall cupola, in which he placed chairs for viewing the broad Unadilla valley  On a high hill on his farm he erected a small structure which was surrounded by a fence.  Facing the road, and where they could be seen for miles around, he put up two wooden images in the act of boxing.  During political campaigns he fitted up a large wagon bearing the pictures of the Republican candidates, and decorated with flags, and hiring a fifer and two drummers at his own expense, drove from town to town with this curious outfit.

Calvin Chamberlain

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 30, 1877

Mr. Calvin Chamberlain, one of the oldest citizens of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], died May 25th, 1877, aged 85 years.  Mr. Chamberlain has been a life-long subscriber of the Telegraph, and his long and busy life has been identified with the history of our valley.  More than half a century ago he united with Union M.E. Church, near which was his home.  He died as he had lived, -- well.  Death was a vanquished foe.  His large family circle of children and grandchildren will cherish the memory of a loving and faithful Christian father.

Perronet Vincent Chamberlain

Chenango Union, December 20, 1906

The issue of The Bulletin of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Oakland, Cal., for Dec. 9, 1906, contains the following which will be of interest to the older citizens of this place.

"Our whole church is in mourning for the loss of our beloved brother, everybody's friend, Perronet Vincent Chamberlain, who was the faithful sexton of this church for more than twenty years and who was a consistent Christian for more than three score years.  Brother Chamberlain passed away in great peace last Monday morning.  the funeral services at the church were attended by a large congregation and the deep grief of all was a touching tribute to the memory and worth of this good man.  Sister Chamberlain, who survives him is in frail health, and we are all praying that she may be tenderly cared for and sustained by Him, who proclaims himself the judge of the widow and the Father of the fatherless.  May we all meet at the pearly gates the brother beloved, who was wont to greet us all at the doors of God's earthly temple with a hand clasp and a smile which was a benediction."

Practically all of Mr. Chamberlain's boyhood and early manhood was spent in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  He was educated at the Brockport collegiate institute.  For some years he conducted a photograph gallery over where Mrs. Morse's millinery store now is.  In the 80's he moved with his family to Manhattan, Kansas, and was prospering until the grasshopper plague drove them out, since which they have resided in California.  Pneumonia was the cause of death.  Mrs. chamberlain was formerly Miss Mary Parker, daughter of Nathan Parker of Norwich. Three children were born to them.  One son only survives, Vincent G. Chamberlain, of Oakland, Cal.

Frank Chamberlin

Afton Enterprise & Harpursville Budget, August 4, 1938

Frank Chamberlin, aged 77 years, died monday, July 25, 1938, at his home in Wellsville, n.Y.  Mr. Chamberlin lived in Afton [Chenango Co., nY] in his younger days and was well known to many Afton friends.  He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Alice Chamberlin.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 25, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Catharine [Redmond], wife of Walter J. Redmond, aged 28 years.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Miss Martha C. Cornell, aged 18 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Abigail Jackson, aged 82 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. J. Drake, aged 83 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mary S. Seeley, wife of Wm. R. Seeley, aged 88 years.

Chenango American, September 25, 1862

In Esperance, Schoharie Co., on the 15th inst., Mr. George Wooster, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 66 years.

In the State  Hospital, New Haven, Conn., on the 20th ult., of wounds received in the battle at Fair Oaks, Va., Mr. George E. Church a private of Co. E, 61st Regiment, N.Y.S.V., the eldest son of Ezra P. and Laurilla Church, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 21 years.

In North Norwich, on the 14th inst., of chronic diarrhea, Mary Alida [Lyon], only daughter of Darius E. and Mary A. Lyon, aged 1 year.

The Greene NY Affair - 1845 - Part 3

The Greene Affair

In Justices' Court, Befroe E.c. Kattle, Esq.

Binghamton Courier, December 17, 1845

The People vs. John Johnson, Examination of Witnesses, Nov. 20 [1845]

Cross Examination of James Bolt

I had worked for Johnson 7 or 8 years, during that time I lived with Mrs. Bolt, lived upon Johnson's lands and in his houses.  Johnson was intimately acquainted with my wife; he was frequently at my house, our relations were friendly and intimate as far as I know.  I had no difficulty with my wife, lived as happily together as men in general so, not any difficulty between me and my wife except that she wanted to go back to Delaware Co. where we moved from, she did not make me any trouble on that account.  Before I moved to Triangle I lived in house of Johnson's about 3/4 of a mile from Johnson's.  The teams started about the time I did.  I think we moved to Triangle the 6th or 7th of April, Johnson soon after commenced building a barn there.  I did not discover my wife being deranged till the Thursday before Rose came over there which was Friday, the first I discovered her derangement was the 11th of May, I think Thursday near the middle of the night, we had no time piece.  I went either the fore part of that week or the week before to see R.B. Monell, I can't tell what day it was, there was no difficulty between me and my wife after we got to Triangle.

I made the searches abroad for my wife after I had moved back to Greene; think I moved back Monday the 20th of May, after I discovered my wife's derangement she kept growing worse; she never made any attempt to go off before the Sunday spoken of.  I was about the house all that day watching her mainly.  I think she would have got away if I had not stopped her; I did not have to use much strength; she was weak, struggled some, she had two pair shoes, she wore a pair of calf skin shoes thro' the day, she had on the prunella shoes at night when I brought her back, kept up a fire all night, she did not go to sleep when I put her on the bed after I brought her back, at any rate not before I got into a drowse.  I laid awake an hour, perhaps more.  I did not wake after I went to sleep till I heard the door slam.  I saw my wife the last item I ever saw her, sitting by the fire smoking, this was after I put her on the bed the last time.  I cannot tell where she is now, this was the last time I ever saw her, I do not know whether she is living or dead. The south wind was blowing pretty herd.  I heard a noise of the wind blowing the trees when I went out to look for my wife that night.

When my wife was sitting by the fire the last time, she had neither pair of the shoes on, this was an hour or two after I pulled her back by the hand.  I never plowed or dragged any on that place after the Thursday or Friday before this,.  I went over to Greene on Monday afternoon after my wife was missing, went over on foot, it is 12 miles from there to Greene the way I went.  I started after noon, no one went with me, I got back home the same afternoon after dark a spell.  the Otselic river is a rapid stream when it is high, it had rained the day before my wife was missing and the river was very high. My brother and myself searched the river after it got low.  I think my wife went into the room where the children lay twice in the course of the night, I think the children were not asleep the last time she went in, did not hear any talk between her and the children.

James Bolt further testified that he was at Greene again during the week, that his wife was missing, that he tried to get Johnson to give up his lease, and that he rode form Greene over to his house in Triangle with Johnson when he returned, but could not recollect what day this was, that it was not on the Monday after his wife was missing.

To be continued

The Greene NY Affair - 1845 - Part 2

The Greene Affair

In Justices' Court, Before E.C. Kattel, Esq.

Binghamton Courier, December 17, 1845

The People vs. John Johnson, Examination of Witnesses, Nov. 18 [1845]

Testimony of James Bolt

James Bolt, sworn says:  I am forty-one years of age, reside in Greene, Chenango Co., I have resided in Triangle, Broome Co., moved there the fore part of April, 1844.  Moved there from Greene where I now live.  When I went to Triangle, I had a wife and six children, the oldest, a girl, was about 14 or 15 years of age.  Harvey Hammond, Frederick Burghet and Niram Johnson carried the goods, all the children, but two, one of them, a boy, went with me on foot to drive the cattle, &c, the other, an infant about 20 months old, went with its mother.  I moved on to a place belonging to John Johnson in Triangle, my wife and youngest child rode over with John Johnson, he asked her to ride over with him as there was no convenient place for her to ride on the wagons.  I had worked for John Johnson 7 or 8 years before this; the farm in Triangle is about 14 miles from Greene.  When I got to Triangle, the goods were unloaded and the teams gone.  I met two or three going back.  When I got to Triangle I found no one there except my family.  I thought my wife upon my arrival looked rather down hearted.  She did not say anything much.  She complained of her arms being lame about that time; saw she could not use her arms as she used to, her appearance was different from what it used to be, she did not take hold of business as she used to and kept down and said but very little about anything, She did not rest as well as usual nights, and this increased.

About the fore part of May I called a physician, Dr. Purple of Greene; my wife soon after this made a communication to me, after this communication from my wife, I saw John Johnson at his house in Greene, on the 11th day of May 1844; a man by the name of James Rose came to me and said "Johnson wanted I should come over there and see him," When I went over to Greene to see Johnson, when I met him he said how do you do?  and directly said he wanted me to go out with him, and we went north of the road from Johnson's house, maybe a mile or three-quarters of a mile up to the place I used to live on; we got some 30 or 40 rods, and Johnson asked me "what was the fuss over home?"  I went on and told him what my wife had told me.  I went on and told him that she told me, that after they got over to Triangle, he got out of the wagon and took her child out and she got out and went into the house and sat down on a dye tub she found there sitting in the corner; he went and hitched his  horse or fed him, and then came into the house, and then went out and around the house and brought his buffalo skin out of the wagon into the house, and threw it down onto the floor; then he shut the door and locked it, then he clinched her (with the child in her arms) and threw her down on the buffalo skin, and got the buffalo skin in her mouth, and committed a rape on her, and then told her if she ever told of it he would be the death of her, and made her promise to use him well, as she had used him, or he would be the death of her; he then said to her that I had worked for him a good while, and that he could make me believe anything, and could settle it with me, and that I would clear out and leave her, that if she swore against him he would be allowed his oath, and would be believed before she would.

Mr. Johnson first replied to me that he had done wrong, but that he did not stuff the buffalo in her mouth; he said that over a number of times; he then said he was willing to settle it with me, let it be lands, dollars or cents, just name it.  I told him I could not settle it; he then says if you go to law about it, I have got property and can blow it through to the furthest length, and you know you can't stand any chance.  I then left him and went home.  Johnson had been in my house three times after my removal to Triangle before I made this communication to him.  At this time my wife was deranged, she appeared to want to get away to the woods north of the house; it was Saturday I made this communication to Johnson.  The next day (Sunday) she tried to get away to the woods two or three times, I caught her and brought her back; she was deranged this day more than she had been; after I had done the chores, I tried to find the key to the door, but could not; when I went to go to bed, I rolled in a barrel half full of milk and placed it against the door, I tried to get my wife to eat, but could not, fixed some tansy tea and got her to drink some, and washed her head with some salt and vinegar and then went to bed.

I did not undress me, and my wife was not undressed, she kept begging me to let her go out; after we had been a bed sometime, she got up and went into the room where the children lay.  I got her back to bed again and got into drowse.  She got up again, and as she did so, waked me up.  She went out, and I got up and caught her by the hand and brought her back--shut the door, and put the barrel of milk against it again; then we set up by the fire about an hour, and laid down again--we were there a long time, and I dropped into a drowse--then the first that I heard, I took to be the pulling the door to.  I sprang out of bed and went to the door (which was open enough for a person to come in).  I went out, but could see nothing, nor hear no noise, it was very dark--went around the house to the well, and around the currant bushes, and around the house, and came back and found the children just out of the door; then went up towards the woods, the way she went the day before, and came back.  I staid there till morning, and started for the woods again.  I tried to see tracks, but could see none; went on the road through the woods; I could hear nothing of her.  After I came back I sent my children out to alarm the neighbors.  I searched about to discover tracks but could find none.

There were twenty or thirty men came and we went to searching the woods, searched till noon, and then gave it up till the next day because the woods were so large.  That afternoon I went over to Greene.  The next day there were some two or three hundred persons there to search, we searched the woods all through, searched all day, found nothing of her.  After that, during the week, the ponds about there and the river was searched, the farm in Triangle is about one mile from the Otselic river. The next week on Monday, after my wife's disappearance, I moved with my family to Greene; after this I heard of a crazy woman who was in the Broome co. Poor House, went to see her, it was not my wife; then I went to North Norwich to see a crazy woman, found her, she was not my wife; then I went to Montgomery county to see a crazy woman, found her, she was not Mrs. bolt.  When Mrs. Bolt went away she had on a dark colored calico dress, had her stockings on, but no shoes or bonnet on, no article of clothing was ever missed excepting what she had on.  It was a pretty dark night, the south wind blowed some, with the dress she had on I could not have seen her three rods off that night.  I consulted with Robert B. Monell about my difficulties.  About a week before my wife's disappearance, I went to Monell to prosecute Johnson; the court was to be held at Binghamton the Monday after the Sunday night she went off.

To be continued

Marriages (June 5)

Dennis - Briggs

Married September 22, 1935, Niagara Falls, NY

A very pretty home wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, at 3 o'clock at Niagara Falls, N.Y. [Niagara Co.], by the Rev. John E. Manning, of Springville, N.Y. when Miss Thelma A. Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Briggs, of 549 Fourth street, became the bride of Mr. Robert J. Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dennis, of Barker, N.Y. [Broome Co.].  Before the double ring ceremony, which was performed in front of an arch banked with palms, ferns and gladiolas, Miss Frances Tschahold sang "I Love You Truly," and "Because," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Harry E. Smith.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white satin with deep lace yoke and lace inserts in tight fitting sleeves, and wore a trailing cap shaped veil trimmed with orange blossoms and seed pearls.  She carried an arm bouquet of bridal roses and babies' breath tied with white satin ribbon and had satin streamers.  Miss Geraldine Hastings Briggs her sister, maid of honor, wore an aquamarine blue transparent velvet dress cut on long lines, with hat and gloves to match and carried an arm bouquet of tea roses, cinnamon mums and babies' breath, with silver streamers.  Mr. William J. Dennis, Jr., was his brother's best man and the ushers were John G. Briggs, brother of the bride, Mervin Cook and William Foyleson. The bride's mother was charmingly gowned in plum colored transparent velvet with hat to match and imported pearls, with a corsage of tea roses and babies' breath.  The groom's mother wore a navy blue crepe with hat to match and a corsage of tea roses and babies' breath.  The bride's grandmother, Mrs. John M. Spohn, was gowned in wine colored transparent velvet with black accessories and corsage of roses. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home for fifty.  Mr. and Mrs. Dennis left on a motor trip to New York city and Washington, D.C.  Mrs. Dennis' traveling suit was blue wool with fur trimmed collar with blue accessories. They will be home after Oct. 1, at 562 Eleventh street.  Mrs. Dennis is a graduate of the Niagara Falls High School and the Training School for nurses at Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, N.Y.  Mrs. Dennis was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, such as furniture, glassware, dishes, silver, lamps, money, etc.  Among the prenuptial affairs given for the bride was a kitchen shower by Miss Geraldine Briggs, a variety shower by Mrs. W.J. Dennis, Jr., of Wenmore, a variety shower by relatives in Cortland and Dryden, N.Y. and a parcel post shower by relatives in Berkeley, Cal.

Casey -Kirby

Married 1935, Washington, DC

On Easter Monday morning Miss Margaret Kirby and Francis  J. Casey were married in the Church of Epiphany, in Washington, D.C., where Miss Kirby has been spending the winter months.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Casey have for many years been residents of this village and find a great number of the townspeople included among their friends.  The wedding took place at 10:30 o'clock in the presence of Winsor Casey, son of Mr. Casey, and Miss Duane Crawford, a close friend of Mrs. Casey. The bride was dressed in a navy blue suit with matching accessories.  Mrs. Casey is a graduate of Bainbridge High School.  For several years she attended various art schools, following which she returned to Bainbridge, residing with her aunt, Miss Mary Kirby, in North Main street. She remained here in the employment of the Casein Manufacturing Company until after the death of her aunt. She then spent some time abroad studying art in France, Italy and Austria, returning home in 1934.  Mr. Casey is a graduate of Hamilton College and has been residing in Bainbridge for about fourteen years, where he has been principal of Bainbridge High School.  Under his enthusiastic support, the surrounding school districts have been centralized, and a new building with its more recent addition has been constructed.  Following the ceremony, the couple spent a few days in the south, returning to Bainbridge, the middle part of the week.

Marriage notices

Chenango Union, December 16, 1875

HAIGHT - SALSMAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18, by W.J. Judd, Mr. John A. Haight to Mrs. Eliza E. Salsman, all of Norwich.

BRONSON - FOOTE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. LaFayette Bronson to Miss Lucinda A. Foote, all of North Brookfield, Madison Co.

COY - GATES:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. A. Jones, Mr. Henry F. Coy to Miss Adelia H. Gates, all of Pharsalia.

KENNIER - CLINE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 30, 1875 by Rev. R.A Clark, Mr. Andrew J. Kinnier to Miss Matilda Cline, both of Smithville.

CRIPPEN - EPP:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Dec. 2, by Rev. J. Mevis, Mr. J.M. Crippen to Miss Mary Epps both of Rockwell's Mills, Chenango County.

BLANDING - RHODES:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Lucien Blanding of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alice M. Rhodes, of Earlville.

Greene NY Mysteries - 1845 - Part 1

The Greene Mysteries

Binghamton Courier, November 26, 1845

The strange occurrences of which the village of Greene, Chenango County, has been the principal theatre, are, no doubt, fresh in the recollection of our  readers.  These are, first, the mysterious disappearance of a Mrs. Bolt, about a year and a half ago; secondly, the alleged seizure of Mrs. Burdick a few weeks since, in broad day, by two ruffians, who gagged, bound and bore her from her house a quarter or half a mile; threw her into a ditch, piled logs on her and left her for dead; and, thirdly, a similar, but less heinous outrage alleged to have been perpetrated soon after upon a Mrs. Vars. The efforts of the citizens of Greene to bring light out of the darkness in which these singular occurrences were enveloped, though persevering and protracted, were not very successful.  Mrs. Burdick, though rescued in season to preserve life, remained insane and was sent to the Asylum at Utica.  Her testimony, it was supposed, would prove important.  Accordingly on the recovery of her health and return to her friends, a few days since, her deposition was taken; and on application to Justice Kattel of this village, a warrant was granted, and the Sheriff of the County proceeded to Greene, and on Sunday evening the 15th inst., arrested Mr. John Johnson of that place, on the charge of having murdered Mrs. Bolt.  The venue, is, therefore, for the present, changed to Binghamton.  The investigation before justices Kattel and Seymour was commenced on Tuesday the 18th, and has now consumed seven days.  Mr. Johnson is an elderly gentleman 75 or 77 years old, of very considerable wealth and respectable family and connections.  His defense is committed to Daniel S. Dickinson, John A. Collier, and others.  the prosecution is conducted by the District Attorney, A. Birdsall Esqr., assisted by A. Cook of Chenango and others.  The case, from the magnitude of the charge, and the very extraordinary circumstances connected with it, excites universal interest.  As we write, the testimony on the side of the prosecution is not yet closed.  Altogether it would probably fill our entire paper; and so far, it must be remembered, presents but one side of the case.  For the satisfaction of the public, as well as to check idle rumor, we will state the material points in the testimony; which may be done, we think, without prejudice to any body.

Mr. Bolt's account of the disappearance of his wife is as follows:  In the spring or summer of 1844, he and his family removed from Greene onto a farm belonging to Mr. Johnson in the Town of Triangle, Broome County.  As the teams were about starting, Mr. Johnson came along with his buggy and took Mrs. Bolt and the youngest child in, and carried them to the farm; where, before the arrival of the others, he committed a rape on the person of Mrs. B. as she alleged.  Mr. Bolt threatened prosecution. Mr. Johnson in an interview with him, denied the rape, but acknowledged improper conduct with his wife, and offered him money or land to settle, which he refused.  Mrs. Bolt became low spirited and strange in her actions.  Her family were alarmed and watched her.  On the night of her disappearance, she made one or two efforts to get out of doors, which Mr. B., prevented.  At length he dozed, unconsciously--heard a noise--sprang from the bed--and saw his wife just closing the door after her.  He followed.  The night was dark, her dress was dark, he called and listened and searched, but all to no purpose, and from that moment, all knowledge of Mrs. Bolt is lost.  It lacked about two hours of daylight.  He searched the well.  In the morning the neighborhood turned out--hundreds joined the search; and subsequently, hearing of wandering or insane females in different directions, he visited the poor house of the county, and also of several of the adjoining Counties, but all with no success.

Mrs. Burdick is quite young, and fair looking.  Her husband is also very young.  We should not think him over 19 or 20.  Mrs. B.'s tale is stranger than fiction.  She testifies to having overheard Mr. Johnson enquire of her mother (widow Baxter) whether she would marry him if he could dispose of Mrs. Johnson.  Mrs. Baxter asked how that could be done.  Mr. J. replied, as he got rid of Mrs. Bolt, or to that effect.  This was before Mrs. Brudick's marriage which occurred this last summer.  Mr. Burdick was a tenant of Mr. Johnson. After they were keeping house, Mr. Johnson called one day, and sent her husband off on some pretense. Then he went out, but soon returned with a bag, the contents of which he emptied on the hearth and which proved to be human bones.  These bones Mr. J. declared to the be the bones of Mrs. Bolt, and shaking an axe over Mrs. B., he said if she ever exposed him, he would serve her as he had served Mrs. B.  He furthermore told her that she must assist him to burn them, that she might be as guilty as he was.  She fainted.  When she came to, the bones were burning on the fire, and Mr.  J. was breaking them with the axe on the hearth to aid in their decomposition.  The outrage on Mrs. Burdick was perpetrated soon after.  Mrs. B's account of which, does not vary materially from that already published.  Mrs. B. has been subject to fits and convulsions for years.  She has exhibited symptoms of insanity during the investigation; and still, many points of her testimony are corroborated by that of other witnesses, quite a number of whom have been examined.  Among them are a daughter of Mr. Bolt, Mrs. Hammond, sister to Mr. Burdick, Dr. Purple, and Mr. Burdick.  Mr. Johnson's defense is still to come.  Among the points on which his counsel will rely, no doubt, are the singularity, and almost incredibility of Mrs. Burdick's story, and her insanity and fits, as furnishing evidence of a hallucination.

To be Continued

Vital Records: Aug., Sept, & Oct. 1845

Joseph Hawley Dwight

Binghamton Courier, August 13, 1845

We are pained to record the sudden death of Joseph Hawley Dwight of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], one of our most esteemed fellow citizens.  On Monday while riding in company with his niece, Miss Catharine Clark, about six miles below the village, the horse he was driving took fright, and while running, threw him from the wagon.  He was found to be so much injured, that a boat was obtained to convey him home.  He survived the accident until 12 o'clock on Wednesday, being most of the time in a state in insensibility.  Mr. Dwight was formerly a resident of Berkshire county, Mass., and was at the time of his death 59 years of age.   Oxford Republican

Binghamton Courier, August 13, 1845

Died, at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], on the 15th inst., after a protracted illness of five years, Edgar [Edgerton], son of Hial and Lydia Edgerton, aged fifteen years.

Binghamton Courier, August 20, 1845

Died, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], very suddenly, on Sunday last, William Wallace Peabody, aged about twenty years.

Binghamton Courier, September 10, 1845

Married, in Montrose Pa., on the morning of the 28th ult., by Eld. D. Dimock, Luther Badger, Esq., of Harpersville, Broome Co., N.Y., and Mrs. Betsey D. Avery, of the former place.

Died, In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday last, Mr. James Smead, aged 71 years.

Binghamton Courier, October 1, 1845

Married, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 22d, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Henry Mores of Albany and Miss Hannah Gretton, of this village.

Married, in Montrose, Pa., Sept. 24th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert S. Angell of Virgil [Cortland Co., NY], and Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Died, In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday the 24th Sept., Lucy Sophronia [Hotchkiss], daughter of G.W. Hotchkiss, Esq., aged one year and three days.

In life or death the innocent are blessed

Binghamton Courier, October 8, 1845

Married in West Troy [Rensselaer Co., NY] on the 23d Sept. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Oliver Hamilton, Esq., of Troy City to Miss Sarah S. Bowman of the former place.

Married, in Union [Broome Co., NY] on the 30th ult., by Samuel M. Hunt Esq., Mr. William Miner to Miss Lucinda Wheeler, all of Union.

Died in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday the 7th inst., Edward James [Heit], son of James Heit, aged 10 months.

Binghamton Courier, October 29, 1845

Married in Owego [Tioga Co., NY] on Thursday eveing, the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Peck, Mr. Elias W. Seymour, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Louisa L. Dodd, of the former place.

Married at Great Bend, Pa., on the 8th inst., by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Thomas Hays, of Conklin [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Betsy Newman of the former place.

Marriages (June 3)

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Campbell

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1934

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell, of South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Friday at their home.  Scores of relatives and friends visited them all during the afternoon and evening and it was a joyous occasion for all and especially the couple, who have rounded out half a century of married life together.  Refreshments were served by the Campbells' children.  In the Township of Cove, West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell started their married life on May 4, 1884.  They have engaged in farming up until seven years ago when they retired and moved to Bainbridge. They came to this vicinity 37 years ago and purchased a farm in the Yaleville section, which they worked for more than thirty years.  Ten children were born to the couple, of whom seven are still living.  All seven are married and have children and live in Chenango county.  All their families were present at the anniversary celebration.  The sons and daughters and their families present were:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gregory and sons, Raymond and LeRoy of Norwich

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Campbell and daughters, Elizabeth and Mildred of Oxford

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fisher and son, Bryce, and daughter, Shirley, of Afton, 

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland and daughter, Phyllis and sons, Ralph and Elton, of Union Valley

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Campbell and son, Donald, of Guilford

Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell and daughter Barbara of Bainbridge

Mr. and Mrs. Merton Hovey and son, Merton Jr. and daughter, Pearl of Guilford.

Andrews - Collins

Married August 22, 1934, Bainbridge, NY

Miss Lydia Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Collins, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Robert Andrews, son of George Andrews of Bainbridge were united in matrimony at St. Peter's Church at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning.  Many relatives and friends attended the wedding.  The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Bradford H. Tite, pastor of St. Peter's.  The church was beautifully decorated with golden glow and Queen Ann's Lace.  The bride came to the altar upon her father's arm and was attired in rust colored wool crepe dress and velvet hat to match.  The bride's maid of honor, Miss Catherine F. Brown, of Norwich, Conn., wore green wool crepe.  The bride's mother wore a flowered chiffon dress.  All three wore shoulder corsages of gladiolas, the bride having white glads, and the maid of honor and mother wearing yellow ones.  The groom was attended by his cousin, Stanton Kilpatrick of Buffalo.  Cameron Collins, brother of the bride ushered.  Several appropriate organ numbers were rendered by Miss Janet Juliand.  Following the ceremony at the church, a wedding breakfast for members of the immediate families was served at the Hotel DeCumber in Sidney.  Immediately after the breakfast, the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon which will be spent in Binghamton.  Mr. Andrews is employed as chief clerk of the Vulcan Corporation of Johnson City.  Mrs. Andrews is a kindergarten teacher in the Daniel Dickinson school in Binghamton.  She is a graduate of Bainbridge High school, Oneonta Normal school and holds a B.S.  degree from Columbia University.  Mr. Andrews is also a graduate of the local high school and Pratt Institute.

Bloor-Banner

Married March 2, 1935, Bainbridge, NY

A quiet house wedding occurred Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Banner home, outside the village, when Miss Verna L. Banner, daughter of  Mrs. Nellie L. Banner and Edward F. Bloor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bloor, of Gloversville [Fulton Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the Baptist Church of this village. The bride was attired in dark brown flat crepe with brown accessories to match, and wore a corsage of Talisman roses.  The couple were attended by Miss Genevra Foster, of Bainbridge, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Clarence Frank, of Gloversville.  After a wedding dinner, the happy couple left amid a shower of confetti, rice and best wishes for their newly furnished home at 16 Maple avenue, Gloversville, N.Y.   Mrs. Bloor was a popular member of the younger set of Bainbridge, and she graduated from Bainbridge High School in the Class of 1933.  Mr. Bloor attended Sidney High School and Riley School of Business at Binghamton. At present, he is employed by the Superior Silk Company, of Gloversville.

Rogers - Hodge

Married February 28, 1935, Bainbridge, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hodge announce the marriage of their daughter, Mildred Ethel [Hodge], to Llewellyn L. Rogers, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, Feb. 28,.  The wedding took place at 6:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian manse in Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and the ceremony as performed by the Rev. G.H. Orvis.  The bride was dressed in a blue ensemble and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and Lilies of the valley.  A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hodge, following which the couple left for a short trip.  Mr. and Mrs. Rogers will be at home to their many friends March 8, at 58 River ?street, Sidney, N.Y. where Mr. Rogers is employed in the office of the Scintilla magneto plant.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 25, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Mor---ai Evans, to Miss Francisca Aldrich, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

At LaPorte, Ind., on the 9th inst., by Rev. G.C. Noyes, James B. Jenkins, Esq., of Oneida Castle, N.Y. to Miss Marrietta Lewis, daughter of Clarke Lewis of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 6, 1865

At Whitney's Point on the 9th ult., by Rev. A.V.H. Powell, Mr. Cortland Mix, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Mary E. Cooler, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. James A. Hopkins to Miss Mary Jane Walker, all of Oxford.






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Obituaries (June 2)

Mellpomene (Pratt) Spohn

Died September 13, 1913, Bainbridge, NY

God's people are nearer the Gates of Gold and the Morning Land than they know.  It was last Sunday evening, Sept. 14, 1913, while the Church bells in your towers were calling the reverent and devout to holy worship and service, God just drew back the intervening curtains and sister Spohn heard the bells of Heaven calling her to worship and service in the Temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  Love could not keep her here, nor beat back the power of death, nor keep the tabernacle of clay from dissolving.  But she is in heaven for you who loved her, and you can go where she is, for she waits your coming. The deceased friend was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3, 1874, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Pratt, well known and respected people.  In the year 1895, Feb. 28, she was united in holy wedlock with George Spohn and during the years has lived in the village and on the Spohn homestead north of the village.  One child was born of this union and has grown up to womanhood and is a bright and progressive student in our High School.  Mrs. Spohn was a woman of charming personality and rare Christian virtues. She was a member of the M.E. Chruch and through the years of her brief life exemplified in a forceful manner those sterling virtues, faith, hope and charity. She will be missed from the home where she was a loving, faithful and devoted wife and mother; missed from the Church in which she was devout and sincere and a frequent attendant; missed from the community where she was so kind, charitable and hospitable. The funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon Sept. 17, at 1 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev Frank James.  A quartette, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. L. Andrews and Mrs. J. Russell rendered in a touching and effective manner two vocal selections, "No Night There, " and "Sometime We'll Understand."  The floral designs were many and most beautiful and their fragrance witnessed to the love and esteem in which the translated friend was held by her many friends. The deceased is survived by her husband, George Spohn, a daughter, Bernice Spohn, a sister, Mrs. A.L. Hodge, two brothers, Don and James Pratt. The interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge].  Mr. George Spohn and the family connections desire to express their deep and abiding gratitude for the sympathy and loving services rendered them during the hours and days of their grief and great sorrow.

Frank Albert Spohn

Died December 21, 1922, Bainbridge, NY

Frank Albert Spohn was born in the town of Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y. June 19, 1859, died December 21, 1922, being 63 years old, his parents were Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Spohn who for many years occupied a farm on Guilford Street now owned by George J. Spohn.  To this union were [born] eight children, five of which are still living.  They are Joseph F., John M., Charles E., and George J., and one daughter, Mrs. George S Cook of this village.  Mr. Spohn was married August 28, 1884 to Miss Mary Hohrieter of this village, and later settled on the farm from which he died having spent most of his married life there.  Mr. Spohn contracted asthma when a boy three years old and suffered from that disease nearly all his life.  Mr. Spohn had been in failing health for some time when early in the fall, kidney trouble set in, from which he has been a great sufferer, when at last he contracted a severe cold from which he was unable to withstand, he passed away peaceful Thursday evening Dec. 21, at `10:40.  The funeral services were held from his late home Sunday, Dec. 24, at 12:30, Rev. M.V. Williams of the M.E. church officiating. The body was placed in the receiving vault in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge].

Arthur T. Kirby

Died September 15, 1938, Cooperstown, NY

Bainbridge friends heard with deep regret of the death of Arthur T. Kirby at the Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], at noon on Sept. 15, following a week's illness which developed into bronchial pneumonia.  Mr. Kirby was born Oct. 13, 1892, at Afton [Chenango Co.., NY], the son of Edward and Effie (Cable) Kirby.  He is survived in his immediate family by his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Kirby, and by one daughter, Miss Mary Kirby, a student at Syracuse University.  He is also survived by his sisters, Mrs. Margaret Casey, wife of Principal F. J. Casey, and by a cousin, R.W. Kirby, and an uncle, C.C. Kirby, of Bainbridge.  Mr. Kirby has been a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for about 12 years where he owned and operated a contracting and trucking business.  Mr. Kirby was one of the survivors of the torpedoed English ship, Laconia, during the World War.  He and Floyd Gibbons were companions in a life boat which drifted for nine hours in the waters of the Irish coast before being picked up by another vessel.

Egbert Schermerhorn

Died January 2, 1930, Guilford, NY

Egbert Schermerhorn, 82, and for the past thirty years a resident in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed from the scenes of earth at the home of Miss Barbara Zeigler, Thursday, January 2, 1930.  Deceased was born in New York state November 21, 1847.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the 192nd New York infantry January 25, 1865, and was honorably discharged August 18, 1865.  The 192nd regiment was not organized but a short time before the surrender of Lee.  Mr. Schermerhorn with his regiment journeyed south, but saw no active service.  Norman G Axtell, who was called the "fighting Chaplain of the Thirtieth Regiment" was colonel of the 192nd.   The deceased was a former member of the Grand Army of the Republic.  His casket was most beautifully decorated with the American flag and a wreath of flowers.   His funeral services were held from the home of Frank Yale Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Cecil Plumb, veteran of the World War and Chaplain of the American Legion, Charles L. Caeobi post No. 183 officiating.  The funeral was held with military honors, the firing squad being present fired salutes and sounded taps at the grave.  Burial in Yaleville cemetery.  He was the last of the Schermerhorn family and probably has no near relatives living.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 20, 1865

In Sacramento, Cal., on the 20th ult. of typhoid fever, Mary T. Dederer [Wood], wife of Dr. Charles S. Wood, Surgeon U.S.A., formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], in the 81st year of her age.

In Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., on the 9th inst., Prof. J.A. Thomas, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 88 years.  His remains were brought to this place for interment on Friday last.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Jeremiah Tuttle, aged 49 years.

In the hospital, at Elmira, on the 19th ult., Henry Thetga, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] formerly of Co. I, 114th N.Y.V., and lately of the 19th V.R.C.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Palmer Edmonds, aged 81 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Mary Osgood, aged 53 years. 

Vital Records June/July 1845

Frances E. Pardee

Binghamton Courier, June 11, 1845

Died, at the residence of the Rev. S.W. Brace in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Saturday evening last, Miss Frances E. [Pardee], only child of Charles and Eliza Pardee of Skaneateles, Onondaga county, aged fifteen years and six months.

In this event, we record another of those msteriious dispensations, which Divine Providence sometimes sends, filling many hearts with anguish, many eyes with tears, and shrouding a whole community with gloom and sadness.  The deceased left her happy home on Tuesday the 27th of May, for a visit of a few weeks to her friends in this place.  She had been slightly indisposed at intervals for a few months past, but not so much so, as to cause any serious apprehensions for her safety, and when she left home she was all life and animation--her sparkling eye--her cheerful voice and looks of health filling the hearts of her parents with fond hopes and joyous anticipations of years of domestic happiness and love. Before her arrival at this place  however she complained of some slight degree of illness, and the morning after it was thought necessary by her anxious friends to call in medical advice.  No serious apprehensions were entertained as to the result until Thursday evening last, when, after spending a part of the afternoon in cheerful conversation with her friends, and even herself trying to hum a favorite air which she had requested might be sung to her, the insidious disease which was preying upon her appeared to effect the brain and soon after reason forsook its throne, and but once only from that time, did she give any signs of returning consciousness. Death had securely marked her for its own, and neither prayers nor tears, nor anxious friends, nor wealth nor skill, could save her from the grave. She lingered until Saturday evening about six o'clock and died.  To attempt to describe at this time, her loveliness, or speak of her worth, would only probe the wounds, we fain would heal. They are, and will ever be, embalmed in the fond affections of her numerous relatives and friends who

"Had only seen her but to love

To know her but to praise."

Her remains, accompanied by her deeply afflicted parents and a few friends, left this palce on Sunday morning for Skaneateles, for interment.

Binghamton Courier, June 11, 1845

Married on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Edward Carlisle to Miss Mercy Powers all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Binghamton Courier, June 18, 1845

Married in Conklin [Broome Co., NY], June 11, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Jacob V.A. Waldron and Miss Eliza Ann Lawrence, both of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, June 25, 1845

Married In St. Peter's Church, in Morristown, N. Jersey, on Wednesday evening June 11, by the Rev. William Staunton, John A.  Hull, Editor of the Jerseyman, to Miss Eliza Barckly Bache, daughter of Mr. Andrew Bache of Morrisville.

Binghamton Courier, July 2, 1845

Married In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Samuel R. Meredith of Carbondale Pa. to Miss Betsey R. Russell of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, July 23, 1845

Married, on Thursday morning, 17th inst., by the Rev. D. D. Gregory, Mr. E. O'Mera Goodrich, junior Editor of the Bradford (Towanda) Reporter, to Miss Susannah O'Hara of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Died, At Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday evening the 13th ist., Mrs. Currance [Ward], wife of Calvin Ward, aged 37 years.

Binghamton Courier, July 30, 1845

Married in Plymouth, Chenango county, on Tuesday, the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Lawton, Mr. C.H. Crosby, merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome co., NY], to Miss Ruth R. PerLee daughter of Walter PerLee, Esq. of the former place.

Marriages (May 31)

Fisher - Barr

Married September 13, 1917, Coventry, NY

A very delightful family gathering assembled on last Thursday afternoon, September 13, 1917, at the beautiful rural home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Barr, in Coventry Township [Chenango Co., NY], to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Ina L. Barr, of Coventry and Mr. G. Ray Fisher of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at four o'clock in the afternoon of one of the most perfect of September's golden days, and was performed by Rev. John J. Francis, D.D., pastor of the Presbyterian church of Afton, the ring service being used. The lovely bride looked very charming in her wedding gown of metallic blue silk, and holding in her hand a bridal bouquet, while the handsome groom was evidently as happy as the joyful occasion gave him the undoubted right to be. After the ceremony and the congratulations the entire party sat down to an elegant and sumptuous wedding feast which was worthy of the occasion and greatly enjoyed.  The wedding was strictly a family affair, the party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Barr, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fisher and Miss Sadie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Barr and their little son, Graydon, and Mr. Ray Barr, and the bride and groom.  Mr. and Mrs. Fisher at once took possession of their tastefully furnished new home on Spring Street in Afton, to which they will be welcomed by the cordial congratulations and happy wishes of all their many friends.

Tingley - Humphrey

Married October 17, 1917, Afton, NY

On Wednesday afternoon, October 17, 1917, at 4:30 o'clock, at the home of Hobart A. Benedict occurred the marriage of his daughter, Gladys May Humphrey, and Mr. George M. Tingley, the ceremony being performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties, by Rev. C.O. Fuller, pastor of the Baptist Chruch, of which Mrs. Tingley is church clerk.  Mrs. Tingley is a well known and popular young lady, having spent all her life in Afton and being a clerk in the D.&H.  Depot, where her father has been the station agent for a number of years.  Mr. Tingley is the well known horse man and has been in Afton some years. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Tingley left for a wedding trip to Virginia, where they will be gone for a few weeks.  On their return they will make their home in Afton, where their many friends wish for them a long and happy married life.

Fisher - Tiffany

Married August 26, 1917, Afton, NY

Lewis W. Fisher and Miss Louise Hazel Tiffany, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were quietly married on last Sabbath morning August 26, 1917, at nine o'clock, at the parsonage on Spring Street [Afton], by Dr. John J. Francis, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Both are well known in this community.  Mr. Fisher being a promising young farmer of North Afton and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mr.s George E. Tiffany who are prominent residents of the East Side.  The bride looked very attractive in a becoming dress of dark blue silk and Georgette crepe.  Immediately after the ceremony the happy pair left in an automobile for the honeymoon trip, after which they will make their home in North Afton, where they will be followed by the cordial good wishes of a large circle of friends.

Tarbell - Myrick

Married July 1, 1918, Afton, NY

Married, at the Methodist parsonage Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on July 1st, 1918, Charles E. Tarbell and Julia V. Myrick, Rev. Ira L. Bronson officiating.  After the ceremony Mr. Vern Cornell took the happy couple in his auto to the home of Mrs. M. Montgomery where the friends and neighbors had provided a fine dinner in honor of the occasion.  Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell will live on his old homestead.

Holmes - Harper

Married October 13, 1920, Binghamton, NY

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the evening of October the thirteenth, occurred the marriage of George E. Holmes of this place and Mary F. Harper of Binghamton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.S. Shaw, pastor of the Tabernacle Methodist Chruch of that city. The ring service was used. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Binghamton. The groom is a well known and prosperous farmer of this place and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Harper of Deposit. After December the first they will be at home to their many friends in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriage Notices

Mr. George Clark and Mrs. Minnie Phillips were married at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday, June 23rd, 1917.

Miss Norma Pulis and Mr. Austin Livingston, both of Vallonia Springs, were untied in marriage, June 24th [1917], at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] by Rev. J.J. Francis.

Married at the Presbyterian parsonage Sunday, June 3 [1917], by Rev. J.J. Francis, Miss Wanda Morris and Harry Albert, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The young people will reside in Afton.

Chenango American, May 11, 1865

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., John T. Hanford, and Miss Ann Eliza Kellum, all of this fown.

By the Rev. E. Holroyd, on the 1st inst., George H. Orr, of Addison, Steuben Co., to Miss Ellen S. Eddy, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. Edwin N. Sanford, of Binghamton, to Miss S. Emily Manwarring, of Coventry.

Chenango American, May 18, 1865

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. R.L. Warriner, Edwin R. Warriner of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Mary J. Dargavel of Guilford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Charles Warner and Miss Sarah J. Warner, all of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, John W. Thorpe, A.B., and Miss Charlotte M. Brown, both of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Henry Huel, of Oxford, and Miss Abby A. Cook, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].