Vital Records - July 1865

George P. Rowe

Chenango American, July 6, 1865

The community was thrown into sadness at the occurrence of a sad incident by which one of its most promising young men was suddenly called from their midst.  George P. Rowe, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowe of Henry street [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], and their only son, was accidentally shot in his own room about 8 o'clock this (Monday) morning.  Binghamton Republican, 26 ult.

Marriages

In Washington, D.C. on the 24th ult., at Saint Aloysious' Church, by Rev. Father Hitzelbergr, Mr. John M. Richards, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah M. [Locke], youngest daughter of the late Andrew R. Locke, of Washington.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Henry Hughson, to Mary L. Clark, both of Norwich.

In Junction City, Kansas, on the 4th inst., by Rev. Charles Reynolds, Mr. William S. Blakely, to Miss Josephine Morgan, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Daniel Green, of the 20th, N.Y. Cavalry.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Joseph Benjamin Rathbone, aged 25 years.

New York 114th Infantry

List of Deaths

Albert H. Teachout, at Baltimore, Sept. 1862, of typhoid fever.

Martin K. Skillman, in Gulf of Mexico, Jan. 1, 1863, of typhoid fever.

Otis G. Banks, of Quarantine, N.O., Jan. 1863, of smallpox.

Charles R. Bump, at Bayou Boeuf, March 27, 1863, of typhoid fever.

Lewis O. Robbins, at Brashaer City, April 11, 1863, of typhoid fever.

Hector S. Vanderburgh, at Fortress Monroe, June 10, 1863, of diptheria.

Robert Wedge, at Baton Rouge, July 28, 1863, of chronic diarrhea and wounds received at Port Hudson.

Henry W.  Nutter, in Barracks, U.S. Hospital, N.O., Sept. 24, 1863, of chronic diarrhea.

John Campbell, at New Iberia, Oct. 26, 1863, of remittent fever.

Andrew P. Aylesworth, Nov. 3, 1863, at Marine Hospital, N.O.

Lieut. O.G. Donnelly, at Brashaer City, April 26, 1863, of injuries received while in the discharge of his duties.

John Starkweather, at New Orleans, Sept. 1863, of chronic diarrhea.

Andrew J. Sawyer, at New York, April 28, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.

Joseph S. Smith, at New Orleans, May 6, 1864, of wounds received at Sabine Cross Roads, April 8, 1864

David W. Pettis, at Annapolis, Sept. 13, 1864.

Corporal William R. Corbett, killed while manfully discharging his duty at the battle of Opequan.  As a man and comrade he was ever genial and pleasant; as a soldier, none braver ever faced the enemy.

William M. Horton, killed while manfully discharging his duty at Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864.

Francis McNeil, Calvin B. Weld, Francis M. Skillman, and Sergt. John W. Toombs were each wounded at Winchester, Sept. 19, 1894, and subsequently died from the effects of their wounds.  Of each of these it is said:  "Always prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duty, he died honored and respected by his Company."

William W. Johnston, killed at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.

William A. Fuller, wounded at Port Hudson and at Winchester, and killed at Cedar Run, Oct. 19, 1864.  Always a good soldier.

Marriages (June 19)

Lumbard - Wales

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Miss Ruth Helen Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon D. Wales of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Merwin Waite Lumbard of Etna, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.], son of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Lumbard, at a ceremony performed at the home of the bride's parents, at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Rev. Rexford Grounse, pastor of the Methodist church of Sidney Center and former pastor of the bride united the couple.  Prior to the ceremony Leland Benedict and George Frasier gave a short piano and violin recital, also playing the wedding march for the bridal party. Attending the bride who was given in marriage by her father, was Miss Elda Lumbard of Etna, sister of the groom, as maid of honor.  The best man was Roger M. Wales of Norwich, brother of the bride.  The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white marquisette with sweetheart neckline and fingertip length veil trimmed with coronet of orange blossoms.  Her colonial bouquet consisted of white roses and sweet peas, showered with buddiola.  The maid of honor wore pink marquisette, shoulder-length veil, and her colonial bouquet consisted of pink roses and pink, sweet peas.  Mrs. Wales, Mother of the bride, was attired in a shade of plum.  Mrs. Lumbard, mother of the groom, wore printed crepe.  Both their corsages were of Talisman roses and pink sweet peas. The home was set with an arch covered with evergreen and baskets of white calla lilies, stock gladiolas, palms and ferns. The ceremony was followed by a wedding supper, with red and white decorations in keeping with Valentine's day, served to the bridal party and the 30 guests present.  the couple later left for a motor trip and will be at home after Feb. 23 at 143 Madison street, Cortland.  Mrs. Lumbard was graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1939 and since that time has been connected with the J.S. Penney company of Norwich.  Mr. Lumbard was graduated from Dryden high school in 1935.  He holds a responsible position with the G.L.F. in Homer. the bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.  For her traveling gown she was attired in rose crepe and black accessories.

Cole - Moyer

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Miss Doris Edith Moyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Moyer, and Edward Allen Cole, son of the late Edward and Mrs. Leah Cole of Norwich, were united in marriage at 10:30 Saturday morning in Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] by Rev. L.S. Charters.  Attending the couple were Mrs. Jack Thorpe, sister of the bride, and Gordon Cole, brother of the groom.  The bride was attired in a gown of poudre blue and matching accessories and her bouquet was white carnations.  Mrs. Thorpe wore navy blue and white accessories.  Following the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the bride's home, 30 Elm street.  The couple later left for a wedding trip to New York and upon their return will reside at 11 Mitchell street.  Mrs. Cole is a graduate of Norwich high school class of 1941 and is employed at the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  Mr. Cole was graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1940 and is now employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.

Hill - Parker

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Earlville [Madison Co., NY]:  At the home of Dr. and Mrs. John S. Parker, their daughter, Miss Constance Jane Parker, was married to Robert George Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at 6 p.m. Saturday.  Rev. W.A. Wilbur of the Methodist church officiated at the candlelight ceremony. A reception followed. A dinner for the bridal party and immediate families was served at Colgate inn.  The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Barbara Wright, and the groom by John Wright.  Mr. and Mrs. Hill left for a trip and upon their return will be at home in Bethlehem, Pa. The bride is a graduate of Earlville high school and attended Oneonta normal school and Syracuse university. The groom is a graduate of Sherburne high school and received his B.S. Degree in mechanical engineering at Syracuse university.  He is field engineer with Bethlehem Steel at Bethlehem, Pa.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

BURLINGAME - SCOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. T.G. Cass, Mr. Lilley Burlingame and Miss Belle Scott, both of Norwich.

McAULIFFE - DOANE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1895, by Rev. John Bradshaw, Mr. McAuliffe, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], and Miss Helen Doane, of Norwich.

LAMB - CAGWIN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Mr. Levi D. Lamb, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Isabella B. Cagwin, of Norwich.

BOOTH - CHAPMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. C.B. Parsons, Mr. LuVerne Booth and Miss Ida May Chapman.

CHURCH - RINEHART:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], January 30, 1895, by Rev. J.M. Berry, Mr. Adelbert W. Church, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Anna A. Rinehart of Masonville.

BENNETT - BENEDICT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1895, by Rev. J. Bradshaw, Mr. Alfred D. Bennett and Miss Minnie M. Benedict, both of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

TRACY - HARRIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], December 12, 1895, by Rev. H.G. Schoonover, Mr. Lyman W. Tracy and Miss Lulu B. Harris, both of Sherburne.

METLAR - SPAULDING:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. Joel Davis, Mr. Jacob Metlar and Miss Maude R. Spaulding.

Vital Records - March/April 1846

Binghamton Courier, March 4, 1846

One day last week, the house of a Mr. Perkins in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], took fire, and owing to a quantity of flax deposited in a room, the flames spread with such fearful rapidity, that all attempts to extinguish the fire proved futile.  Mr. Perkins went round his house and opened a window for the purpose of rescuing a bed.  He ran his head in, seized the clothes, and there remained immovable.  He was seen by an individual a short distance off who hastened to his relief & when he pulled him back, the flames completely enveloped his head and shoulders, shooting out some six feet.  He was dreadfully burnt, insensible, and his gasp upon the clothes spasmodic, bringing them away with him, although it required the utmost strength of his deliverer to drag him out of the fire.  He lived three or four days, and died seemingly unconscious of his situation Whether he was seized with a fit, or stultified by the atmosphere has not been determined (Norwich, Chenango co. Tel.)

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], Feb. 18, at Mr. Way's Hotel, by J.M. Snyder, Mr. Horton Wheat of Catlin, Chemung Co., N.Y., to Miss Esther McKune of Haromny, Susq. Co., Pa.

At Great Bend, Pa. on the 24th ult., by Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Roswell Robinson of Union [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Betsey Osborn, of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

In West Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Hiram Weed to Mrs. Angeline Robinson.

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. N.B. Wilkins, Mr. Peter Ellsworth, of Lanesborough Pa. to Mrs. Claressa Chase of West Windsor.

Died

In the town of Hudson, Walworth County, Wisconsin, on the 15th of January, Jesse Hand, aged 62 years, formerly of New Lebanon, Columbia Co., N.Y.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Elizabeth [Hatch], wife of Oliver W. Hatch, and daughter of Richard and Catharine Lewis.

Binghamton Courier, March 11, 1846

Married

In Maine Village [Broome Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Samuel M. Hunt Esq., Mr. John J. Egan and Miss Jane Johnson, all of that place.

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Frederick V. L. Squires, aged 20 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Horace Chesley [Griswold], son of Horace S. Griswold, Esq., aged 11 months.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Peter Potter, aged 62 years.

Binghamton Courier, March 18, 1846

Married

In Millbury, Worcester Co., Mass., on the 3d inst. by the Rev. N. Beech, Mr. Luther Jenison of Union in this county [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Maria Louisa Putnam of the former palce.

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Albert Morgan [Tracey], infant son of Justus and Martha Tracey, aged six months.

Binghamton Courier, March 24, 1846

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday the 18th instant, Charles Edward [Hand], son of Dr. Stephen D. and Elmina Hand, aged 7 months.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 14th instant, Mrs. Submit Moore, aged 87 years.

Binghamton Courier, April 1, 1846

Frederick Hotchkiss

On Wednesday last, Frederick Hotchkiss, Esqr. of Windsor in this county [Broome Co., NY], was drowned in attempting to cross the Hockanum creek, a short distance west of Windsor village.  Mr.  H. left home with his horses and wagon, accompanied by a young man in his employ, to visit a back farm, and had to cross this stream, which was much swollen and rapid.  As Mr. H. approached the stream he remarked that he had often crossed when the water was as high as it then was.  The bridge had been rendered impassible by a previous freshet; one end had fallen and the timbers rested in the bed of the stream.  He drove his team past the center of the stream, when he unexpectedly found a channel recently cut by the water, so deep that his horses sprang suddenly back, refusing to pass and turned up the stream; the current at this moment which the wagon was cramped swept off the box and carried Mr. H. from his seat down the stream.  The young man sprang from the wagon onto the timbers of the bridge, and as Mr. H. passed from under the bridge he caught him on the lower side; but from fear or want of strength, he released his hold and left Mr. H. to pass on with the current.  Mr. H. was in his eightieth year, and had recently received an injury which deprived him of the free use of his limbs, or we doubt not he would have saved himself.

He was a man of great moral worth, combining remarkable energy of character with unbending integrity, fervent piety, and talents above mediocrity.  He was a resident of the state of Connecticut, till he arrived at the age of about 60, where he shared largely in the public confidence and esteem, and was for many years a member of the legislature of that state.  He has ever borne an unsullied character and discharged with fidelity the duties of all the relations in life he has sustained.  He has been from early life an active and faithful member of the Presbyterian church, and contributed largely to all benevolent causes.  His loss will be severely felt, not only by his numerous relatives and friends, but the church and society.

Melancholy Accident

At four o'clock on yesterday morning, as the Mail Coach from Elmira was coming in, and when crossing, one mile from this village [Owego, NY], the low ground between the bridges at Canewanna, which had been overflowed from the heavy rain that had fallen on the day and night previous, it was swept by the current from the track, and out of five individuals that were on board, all perished but one. The mails were saved, though considerable damaged as was also one horse and the coach.

The names of the unfortunate individuals, as far as we have been able to learn, are as follows:  Truman F. Rose, whose friends it appears, from papers found in his trunk, reside in Exeter, Otsego Co.--A Mr. Conklin, whose mother is a resident of Ulster, Bradford Co., Pa.--Thos. Bowen, the driver, who recently resided in Mount Upton, Chenango Co.--and a coloured man by the name of Isaac Nathans, from Elmira where we understand he has a wife.--Since writing the above, the body of Mr. Nathan has been found, and taken to be buried this afternoon.  Many of our citizens are engaged in searching for the bodies of the remaining three unfortunate individuals.  From the best information we can get, all of them were young men, from 20 to 25 years of age, cut off in the prime of life, and have left their afflicted parents and friends to mourn their untimely loss.  (Owego Gazette)

Binghamton Courier, April 8, 1846

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Sunday the 5th inst., Nathaniel [Bishop], son of Beriah and Joannah Bishop, aged 1 year, one month and 21 days.

Binghamton Courier, April 29, 1846

Died

Another Revolutionary Veteran Gone:  In the town of Conklin, Broome County, N.Y., on Thursday the 23d of April, Hon. John Conklin, aged 90 years, lacking 14 days.  Judge Conklin died of disease of the heart; but at an advanced age to which few individuals arrive.  During his long life he maintained his integrity and was esteemed and beloved by his fellow men. For fifty years he was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church, and six years he served his country faithfully in the war of the Revolution.

In Lebanon, N .Y. [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th April, Beulah Belinda [Orton], daughter of Dr. Lyman O. Orton, aged 1 year and 9 months.

Vital Records (June 17)

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 15, 1865

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. James H. Rathbone, aged 26 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ult., Mrs. Ruth Dilley, aged 74 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Olive [Race], wife of Joseph Race, aged 55 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 22, 1865

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 22d inst., Ransom [Macdonald], youngest son of R. Macdonald, Esq., aged 8 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 17th inst., Gertrude A. [Powers], wife of Myron Powers, aged 64 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Milton Wetherby, aged 64 years.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. David Harvey, aged 36 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 29, 1865

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. Jason Belden, aged 63 years.

In Wilmington, N.C., on the 23d ult., Sarah T. [Price], wife of Dr. William J. Price, aged 41 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, of diptheria, Huldah [Hakes], wife of Rufus B. Hakes, aged 33 years;  May 12th, Alice L. [Hakes], aged 2 years, 6 months; May 15th, Ruetta [Hakes], aged 6 years; May 20th, Dever [Hakes], aged 10 years; May 26th, Halbert [Hakes], aged 3 months.  All of diptheria, children of Rufus B. Hakes

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1893

Marriages

PIKE - SAGE:   At the home of the bride, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1893, by Rev. F.C. Barrett,  Mr. Ensign M. Pike of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Mrs. Adelia A. Sage of South New Berlin.

MERRITT - FINOUT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, by Rev. T.G. Case, Mr. Willard S. Merritt of Georgetown, N.Y. [Madison Co.], and Mrs. Chloe Finout, of Norwich.

GRIDLEY - DORMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, by Rev. W.G. Simpson, Mr. Albert Norris Gridley and Miss Grace Lee Dorman, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

RICE - GARFIELD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], January 16, 1893, by Rev. W.H. Ward, Mr. Jay Frank Rice of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], and Miss Grace E. Garfield, of Sherburne.

COLEMAN - TALLETT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], January 21, 1893, by Rev. A.F. Sanford, Mr. William Coleman and Miss Cynthia Tallett, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

MAKELY - HALL:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], January 26, 1893, by Rev. L.L. Rury, Mr. K.C. Makely and Miss Josephine Hall, all of Afton.

BIXBY - NICHOLS:  In Sharon Centre, Pa., January 17, 1893, by Rev. Mr. Kenyon, Mr. Ira W. Bixby, Jr., of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Lura M. Nichols, of Sharon Centre.

MOORE - DANIELS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], January 26, 1893, Mr. Edgar Moore, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], and Miss Gertrude Daniels, of Binghamton, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

MERRILL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Mr. Dwight Merrill, aged 74 years.

CADOGAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 28, 1893, Mr. James Cadogan, aged 69 years.

HUTCHINS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 28, 1893, Ella [Hutchins], wife of Charles Hutchins, aged 21 years.

BOWERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 29, 1893, Mr. Sidney Bowers, aged 56 years.

FRANKLIN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], January 31, 1893, Mr. Stephen Franklin, aged 65 years.

BELDIN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1893, Frankie R. Beldin, aged 11 years.

PHETTEPLACE:  Near White Store, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 29, 1893, Laura Cordelia [Phetteplace], daughter of Orson S. and Lizzie A. Phetteplace, and granddaughter of Roscoe S. Johnson, aged 1 year, 9 months and 9 days.

HODGE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Miss Julia Hodge, aged 79 years.

DUNN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 21, 1893, Thomas [Dunn], son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn, aged 1 year.

CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Mr. John Curtis, formerly Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

PURDY:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], January 26, 1893, Emma [Purdy], wife of Dr. Luther Purdy, ad daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rogers, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

KEENE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], January 24, 1893, Mrs. Eliza Dresser Keene, aged 82 years.

ANTHONY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, January 23, 1893, Sarah M. [Anthony], wife of John Anthony, aged 67 years.

GREENE:  In Chesaning, Mich. January 23, 1893, Mr. Thomas L. Greene, aged 50 years, formerly of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (June 16)

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 16, 1861

PAUL - BROOKINS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. B.S. Williams, Mr. Asahel W. Paul to Miss Jennette L. Brookins, both of North Norwich.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 9, 1867

Died, In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Pulaski S. Wiswell, aged 17 years.

Died, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. John Gile, aged 73 years.

Died in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Richard Gorton, aged 88 years.

Died, In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, May 8, 1967

BIXBY:  At the residence of her father, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and daughter of Jehial Parsons,  aged 22 years.
Death seldom enters a circle where his coming is more deeply deplored than in the present instance.  He selected, not the aged, nor the invalid, but one in the full strength and bloom of womanhood--one just passing the threshold of life.  Scarcely three months have passed since she was arranged in her bridal robes; now those bridal robes are her winding sheet.  A loved form is missed from a large circle of companions and friends.  An aching void is left in the hearts of her husband, parents, brothers and sisters; and deep wounds are made which time will be slow in healing.  But with her we trust "it is well."  But little more than a year ago, she publicly gave herself to Christ.  Her heart she committed unto his keeping.  She then took a low place among His guests, now He had bid her come up higher. We leave her with Jesus, while our hopes repose in Him who doeth all things well.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 28, 1883

Aldrich - Blackman

On Wednesday afternoon, the 20th inst., a large company of friends assembled at the house of Henry Blackman, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to witness the marriage of his daughter, Lydia M. [Blackman], and Charles W. Aldrich, of the same town.  At 2:30 the parties to be made one, supported by William H. Blackman and Miss Eva G. Franklin, entered the spacious parlor, where Rev. L.C. Hayes, in his usual felicitous manner, made the twain one. The guests then assembled in the dining room, and gathered around the tables loaded with the choicest things that taste and skill could furnish. The interest of the occasion was heightened by choice vocal and instrumental music.  The numerous friends testified their appreciation of the happy pair, by many valuable presents, consisting of silver, china and glass ware, gold and greenback currency, together with valuable articles of furniture.  The wedding party took the S.P.M. train from Norwich, for the Parlor City and other points west.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 26, 1888

WELCH:  In This village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 12th, Mr. Townsend D. Welch, in the 64th year of his age.

WEBB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mr. Philo Webb, aged 80 years.

HATCH:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 16th, Mrs. Jennie Miller Hatch, aged 41 years and 8 months, wife of Porter Hatch.

BIXBY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Ephraim Bixby, aged 70 years.

LITTLE:  In Pasadena, Cal., Dec. 13th, Robins Little, aged 34 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

ROWE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], NV. 21st, Lottie [Rowe], daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Rowe, aged 22 years.

SEARLES:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], DEc. 14th, Charles Searles, aged 33 years.

James Hill

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

HILL: Suddenly in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], February 8, 1895, Mr. James Hill.
James Hill, a well known resident of this town, came to the village as usual Friday morning for the purpose of delivering milk at the creamery, and when returning, in company with his son, to their home, they found the road, just above the old paper mill site, badly blockaded with snow and they both got out for the purpose of making a pathway for the team, when, suddenly, James exclaimed, "I am going to die," and as suddenly expired.  He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.  He was the youngest son of the late Nehemiah Hill.--New Berlin Gazette.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1893

Obituaries

Dwight Merrill

Dwight Merrill, an old and respected resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Mitchel street, Wednesday afternoon of last week, after an illness of about four weeks, in the seventy-fourth year of his age.  Mr. Merrill had for many years resided in Norwich, and years ago was engaged in active business.  He enjoyed the esteem of the community and was an exemplary citizen.  He is survived by his wife and two sons Clinton, of this village, and Fred, of Waukeshau, Wis.,  The funeral was held from his late residence, Saturday afternoon, Rev. T.G. Case officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

James Cadogan

After a long illness, accompanied by loss of sight, James Cadogan, died at the home of his son-in-law, Daniel Clien, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning at three o'clock, aged sixty-nine years.  He was an old resident of Norwich, and when in health he followed the occupation of shoemaking. Quiet and unassumign, he was respected by all.  Two sons, William and Frank, of this village, survive him. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, from his late residence, Rev. E.B. Olmstead officiating, and the interment was in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Etta (Smith) Hutchins

Mrs. Etta Hutchins wife of Charles Hutchins, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Smith, on Merrill street Saturday afternoon, in the twenty-fifth year of her age.  For years she had been afflicted with heart trouble, which for the past four weeks had been more severe, and her death was not unexpected. She was an estimable woman, and her death is mourned by her husband and a large circle of friends.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. T.G. Cass officiating, and the burial was at Mt. Hope.

Lousetta Phetteplace

Mrs. Lousetta Phetteplace died at her home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, January 25th, at the age of fifty-one years.  The funeral took place at her residence, Thursday at one o'clock, Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica officiating.  The tokens of friendship shown to her noble life were deeply felt.  The decorations of flowers were profuse and beautiful.  She was a kind and affectionate wife and a tender mother.  Not only in her home, but to her neighbors and friends far and near, always ready to lend a helping hadn, in sickness or death, Mrs. Phetteplace could be found.  Her tenderest thoughts were to do where she could do the most good.  For years she was a consistent member of the Free Baptist church of Norwich. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and six childrne, a brother and sister, Mrs. Barnes, of Norwich.

Emma J. Purdy

Died at Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], January 26th, 1893, Mrs. Emma J. Purdy, aged 44 years, wife of Dr. L.J. Purdy.  Mrs. Purdy was a very highly esteemed and respected lady, of the finest Christian character.  Her many friends here feel that they have met with an irreparable loss, and desire to extend to her family their deepest sympathy in their sad affliction.

Clarissa (Gray) Newton

Mrs. Clarissa Newton, widow of the late Deacon Denison Newton, departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mercilia M. Huntley, at North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], January 21st, 1893.  she was a daughter of the late Colister Gray, a native of Massachusetts, and an officer in the Federal army in the war with England in 1812-14, and a granddaughter of Daniel Gray, a prominent citizen in the history of Massachusetts. She was born in Lebanon, Madison county, N.Y., June 26, 1809, and was married to Deacon Denison Newton, December 18, 1832, and her married life was mostly spent in Pharsalia.  At the age of eighteen, she made a profession of religion and united with the Free Baptist church, and has ever lived and faithfully performed every duty as wife, mother, neighbor and friend.  She enjoyed the confidence and respect of all of her acquaintances, and was greatly beloved by all who were acquainted with her.  Se leaves one son and four daughters to mourn her departure from an earthly to a heavenly home.  She was for more than two years an invalid and confined to her house.  She bore her sickness with Christian fortitude.  We mourn her departure from her earthly home, but we realize that what is our loss is her eternal gain, as she has left her earthly home to dwell with God and the angels above.  Let us follow the example.  She has lived a pure and Christian life, that we may meet her with the redeemed above.  Her funeral was largely attended at her late residence by mourning friends, and the services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Kennedy, and the interment was in the cemetery at Pharsalia Centre.

Greene, NY Affair - 1845, Part 13 - final

"Not Guilty"

Acquittal of Johnson

New York Herald, May 18, 1846

The trial of John Johnson, for the murder of Betsey Bolt, which has been going on for some time past in Binghamton, Broome Co., and which has created so much excitement throughout the State, has resulted in a verdict of "Not Guilty."

Chenango Telegraph, May 20, 1846

The trial of John Johnson was brought to a close on Wednesday evening last, and resulted in a verdict of "Not Guilty."  ….Johnson succeeded in showing where he was on the day on which Mrs. Burdick charged that he burned and pounded up the bones.

The American Journal of Insanity

Officers of the New York State Lunatic Asylum, 

Utica, NY, vol 14, 1847-8

"The testimony was brought to a close on Tuesday evening.  Mr. Dickinson summed up for the Defense on Wednesday forenoon--Mr. Birdsall for the People in the afternoon.  Mr. Collier, for the Defense, occupied Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.  Mr. Cook closed on the side of the Prosecution; and after a full charge from Judge Gray, the jury retired about four o'clock P.M., and after deliberating about half an hour, returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY."

Note by Journal Editor:  ….Nothing has occurred since the trial, of which we have heard, calculated to throw light upon the mysterious circumstances of the affair. That a woman in a deranged state of mind disappeared as stated, several years since and has not since been found--and that another woman disappeared from her home in the day-time, and was found imbedded in a brook in a swamp, with her hands bound and a gag in her mouth and nearly dead, are facts.  How these occurrences were produced, we leave for others and for time to explain.

Vital Records (June 15)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 16, 1889

Marriages

GANLEY - FERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 8th, 1889, by Rev. Father Hart, Mr. Charles Ganley and Miss Kate Ferry, all of Norwich.

PAGE - RUSSELL:  At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, May 9th, 1889, by Rev. Alex H. Rogers, Mr. Erford L. Page and Miss Cornelia J. Russell, all of Greene.

FLETCHER - TROWE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 8th, 1889, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Frank J. Fletcher and Miss Mary A. Trowe, all of Bainbridge.

BARNETT - TALLMAN:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 26th, 1888. by Rev. Mr. McVey, Mr. Walter Barnett of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Jennie Tallman, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

ECCLESTON - HYLAND:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, by Rev. T. Owen, Mr. L. Eccleston and Mrs. Maria Dorman Hyland.

Deaths

BENNETT::  Suddenly in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, Hon. Harmon Bennett, aged about 80 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

MEEKLE:  In Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, Mr. John I. Meekle, aged 58 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

HOLCOMB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, 1889, Lavonia [Holcomb], widow of the late Weston Holcomb, aged 74 years.

BALDWIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co.., NY], May 2d, 1889, Mr. Amos Eugene Baldwin, aged 27 years.

FOX:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, Mr. Ansel E. Fox, aged 37 years, formerly of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

RANDALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co.., NY], May 12th, Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Randall, aged 77 years.

BEBEE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April [23, 1889], Mr. John Bebee, aged 64 years.

BINGHAM:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 7th, 1889, Mrs. Abigail H.D. Bingham, aged 84 years.

PARCE:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, 1889, Mr. Ransom Parce, aged 79 years.

WEBB:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], May 7th, 1889, Mr. Anson Webb, aged 86 years.

MARTIN:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], May 10th, 1889, Mr. William A. Martin, aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

MARVIN:  Suddenly, at Meridan, Conn., May 1st, 1889, Mr. E.L. Marvin, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

PRENTICE:  In Roscoe, Ill., May 3, 1889, Mr. Gilbert Prentice, aged 78 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

CHASE:  in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], May 6th, 1889, Mr. Benjamin Chase, aged 89 years, 9 months and 19 days, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

BARNES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday afternoon, May 5th, 1889, Sarah Lenora Barnes, daughter of Edwin R. Barnes, aged 18 years and 10 months.

This lovely bud, so young, so fair,

Called hence by earthly doom.

Just came to show how sweet a flower

In Paradise would bloom.

Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,

Death came with friendly care.

The opening bud to Heaven conveyed

And bade it blossom there.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 16, 1889

Marriage

WARNER - PANGBURN:  At Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], April 11th, by Rev. E. Ketcham, Willard Warner, of North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Eva C. Pangburn, of Chenango Bridge [Broome Co.., NY].

Deaths

CANNIFF:  At North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], May 1st, Mrs. Ransom Canniff.

CANNIFF:  At North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], May 6th, Mr. Ransom Canniff.

SHOLES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 7th, Robbie [Sholes], son of Mrs. Jennie Sholes, aged 4 years and 6 months.

Greene, NY Affair - 1845, Part 12

The Greene Affair

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

Binghamton Courier, December 17, 1845

The People vs. John Johnson, Examination of Witnesses, Nov. 27, [1845]

The sticks spoken of in evidence being produced and shown in court and weighed, one of them weighed 20 lbs., the other 21.2 lbs.

Testimony of Lyman D. Lewis

Lyman D. Lewis:  testified that he was a Justice of the peace in Greene.  The paper now produced is the statement Mrs. Burdick made to me under oath. She made it some days after her abduction.

Cross Examination:  testified that he thought the button holes in the wrist and collar were made by a person who sews with the left hand.  Also testified to the good character of Bolt for truth and veracity.

People's Witnesses

Frederick Burger, testified that Johnson was at his house about 12 o'clock on Tuesday the 30th of September, left there about 2 o'clock with the pigs.

William Hatch testified to Bolt's good character for truth and veracity, and to Mrs. Baxter's bad character for truth and veracity, would not believe her under oath.

Robert B. Monell, testifed to Bolt's good character and to Mrs. Baxter's bad character, also to hearing a conversation from the door step of Mrs. Baxter's house carried on by those within, also to Bolt's having consulted him as to his wife's having been raped by Johnson in the spring of 1844; that witness gave him a letter to District Attorney of Broome county.  Measured the distance from the back kitchen door of Hammon's around to the outside door of the milk room, it was 11 paces from one door to the other.  Measured the distance from the milk room door to the brow of the hill, it was 50 paces. By stepping 12 paces down the hill, could only see the top of the milk room door, by going 24 paces down the hill I think I could not see the house.

Hendrick Handford, testified to Mrs. Baxter's bad character; would not believe her under oath.

Daniel P. Fitch,  testified to seeing John Johnson the Sunday night that Mrs. Bolt disappeared cross the river bridge at Greene, and go west as far as the canal bridge at Cushman's, was going over the birdge when witness last saw him, some man was with him; were in a covered crriage with cloaks on.

Gould Stratton testified as to bad character of Mrs. Baxter.

Andrew Vosburg sworn, testified to going from Greene up the river, on the east side by Niram Johnson's to Mr. Graves', on the 30th of September, between 12 and 1 o'clock, and returning between 2 and 3 o'clock the same afternoon; did not see but one man at work when passing Niram Johnson's; in going up saw only two yoke of cattle and no horse team.  

Jeremiah Vosburg, testified to going with his brother to Mr. Graves'. Saw the two yoke of cattle at Niram Johnson's yoked up when going up; no horses and only one man at work; coming back, saw the two yoke of cattle unyoked and turned out; noticed the cattle particularly.  Saw John Johnson in the morning between 10 and 11 o'clock, near the wall by the turnpike, looking over towards Hammond's house; did not look at witness and those with him, who were passing in a waggon.

Philo Webb testified to Bolt's good character, and Mrs. Baxter's bad character.

The counsel, A. Birdsall, District Att'y and A. Cook, in behalf of the People, and D.S. Dickinson and J.A. Collier on the side of the defense, occupied three days in summing up.  Mr. Johnson was then bound over for trial, and bailed, giving his own recognisance in the sum of $10,000 and four sureties becoming bound in the additional sum of $10,000  

Vital Records (June 14)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 17, 1877

Mr. and Mrs. Alanson Bingham celebrated their fiftieth anniversary, or golden wedding, on Thursday last.  The children, five in number, were all present, and an enjoyable time had.

Chenango American, July 12, 1877

Marriages

At the bride's father's in Binghamton [Broome co., NY], July 3d, by Rev. A. Griffin, assisted by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Robert T. Davidson, M.D. of Brooklyn, N.Y., lately of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lottie B. [Wentz], daughter of John E. Wentz, Esq.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Horace Hand, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], to Nancy Armstrong, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], June 26th, by Rev. Lyman Wright, Mr. Donald D. MacLauren, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Florence E. Page, of Triangle.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], July 3d, by Rev. Mr. Ely, Mr. Vary Ingalls to Miss Libbie [Horton], daughter of John Horton, both of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], July 3d, Albert Neal [Halsey], youngest child of John S. and Ann Amelia Halsey, aged 2 years and 5 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, Mr. Aaron Smith, aged 69 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, Mrs. Louisa A. [Gilmore], wife of Willard Gilmore and daughter of C.W. Barnett, aged 31 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, Clarissa Ann [Morse], wife of H.B. Morse, aged 53 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], June 30th, Mr. Nehemiah Parks, aged 72 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 23d, Mr. Alanson Bingham, in his 77th year, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 1st, Mr. Erasmus Brown, aged 60 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 29th, Mrs. Celinda Mead, widow of Allen mead, aged 70 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 1str, Mrs. Betsy Coney, aged 88 years.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], June 26th, Mr. Edwin F. Hyde, aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 1st, Mrs. Betsy Bosworth, aged 77 years.

Chenango Union,  July 19, 1877

Deaths

GRANT:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 15th, Lucinda [Grant], wife of Edwin P. Grant, aged 42 years.

JAQUITH:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], July 16th, Mr. Joel Jaquith, aged 53 years.

INMAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], July 16th, Mr. Barton Inman, aged 79 years.  "Afton life's fitful fever, he sleeps well."

OWEN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 10th, Helen M. Owen, aged 44 years.

BAKER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, Abigail Baker, aged 73 years.

AMES:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, Mr. James G. Ames, aged 77 years.

The Greene NY Affair - 1845 - Part 11

The Greene Affair

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

Binghamton Courier, December 17, 1845

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

Testimony of David Wedge

David Wedge sworn, testified that he knew James Bolt, had heard him relate the circumstance of his wife's disappearance, that Bolt told him the last time he saw his wife was, she sat smoking by the fire, that the next he heard was the falling of the latch, and said that he believed he had a glimpse of his wife as she passed off of the stoop to the left hand. That very early in the morning, he had done some little job of work, I think it was cross dragging, supposed it was a short job, said he had some hopes that she would come in when it was light.

Cross Examination:  Bolt did not show me the spot where he dragged, I am sure he said he had some small job of work, but am not positive what it was, he said he did some small job.

Testimony of John Baxter

John Baxter, sworn, testified that he was 14 years of age last Dec., live with John johnson, that Augusta had fits at Smithville.

Cross Examination:  Nothing of importance was elicited.

Testimony of Elijah Ketchum

Elijah Ketchum, sworn, testified that he resided in Smithville.  Mrs. Baxter lived in a house of mine there in 1844, was called there when Ann Augusta was sick, between 12 and 2 o'clock at night. This was in the month of June, found her in a fit, did not have her senses, appeared to be cramped.  Set down on the side of her bed and took hold of her hand, she began to talk some soon, she inquired where her brother Augustus was, wanted to see him, they brought him up there, she then put her arm around him and kissed him, she then had a good deal to say about her Saviour.  

Cross Examination:  She told him how happy she was and felt.  I think she said she had seen him and had a conversation with him.  She wanted the Bible, and it was brought to her, she clasped and kissed it, and told how happy she was, she said that her Saviour told her she must warn her friends to follow him. After this she fainted away, and when she came to she had cramped spells.

Testimony of Niram Johnson

Niram Johnson, sworn, testified that he is the son of John Johnson, is 45 years of age.  I live half a mile north of Hammon's up the Oxford road, my father was around home on the Monday before this girl was carried off--Mrs. Baxter was at my house on Tuesday the 30th of September, she came there to cut a pair of pantaloons for me, it was not far from 4 o'clock when she came, perhaps a little before.

I was there when she left my house, went away with my father.  Further testified to going down to Hammond's, and then around the swamp, and after Mrs. Burdick was found to having notified the neighbors to keep watch, also set persons to watch the bridge across the river at Hayne's Mill, and all the canal bridges but one, went up on the east side of the river to Hayne's mill and came down on the west side, told the story where I went, notified a boat to keep watch for any suspicious persons, the boat was going up the canal.  Went after Chas. Baxter in company with the Deputy Sheriff, took him in the town of Oxford, he had two young women with him returning from a ball.  Was one of the teamsters that took Bolt's goods over to Triangle, should not think it was far from two miles this side of the Triangle house that my father and Mrs. Bolt passed us, we met him some 80 rods in the road before we got to the house, said he had been looking for cattle.  Saw Mrs. Bolt when we drove up, thought afterwards she felt unusually cheerful and funny.  After father passed us we made no halts except to rest our teams.

Cross Examination:  On Tuesday the 30th, in the afternoon, not much after 12 o'clock, he testified that he left his house with his hired man and little boy to draw stones with a pair of horses and two yoke of cattle; drew stone within 12 rods of the house; were at work within two or three hundred rods of the swamp; the road was in plain sight; did not at any time go down to the house, till I went to see what the fuss was.