Obituaries (June 27)

Sylvester Wheeler
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1881

Deacon Sylvester Wheeler died at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], January 14th.  He was born March 8th, 1801, consequently was nearly eighty years of age.  He came into the town of Otselic fifty-one years ago, and with his family shared the privations and hardships of those early days.  His life and character were much like those of Deacon Benson Wheeler, who so recently died in Pharsalia.  He took a strong interest in the political affairs of the country.  He was a Republican from the foundation of the party, and at the last election, though quite feeble, rode over to Beaver Meadow to vote.  In company with his youngest son, H.S. Wheeler, he had carried on the Hardware business in South Otselic for twenty-six years.  he was a man fo strict integrity of life, of tender sympathy for the suffering and better than all else, of earnest piety. For sixty years he had been a consistent Christian. A few weeks after the organization of the Baptist Church at South Otselic, he transferred his membership from Beaver Meadow to that place, was soon made a deacon of the Chruch, and remained such until his death, though for the last two or three years his failing health had not allowed him to perform the duties of the office, or to attend religious meetings.  His death was a quiet and beautiful ending of a long and well spent life.   H.C.L.

Melissa P. Ray

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1881

In our last we announced the death of Mrs. Ray, and mother of George W. Ray, Esq., of this village.  She died suddenly of apoplexy while about her household duties at her home in Smith's Valley.  She was a most estimable lady, beloved and respected by all who knew her.  Her funeral was largely attended on Sunday, and, in pursuance of an oft expressed wish, she was buried in the Norwich Cemetery.  Her surviving husband and the other members of the family have the warmest sympathies of their many friends here, as well as at their former home in Otselic in their affliction.

RAY:  In Smith's Valley, Madison County, N.Y., Jan. 19th, 1881, Melissa P. Ray, wife of Asher M. Ray, aged 74 years, formerly of Otselic in this county [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 22, 1881]

Lydia Lewis

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Preston [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lydia Lewis died very suddenly at this place on the 16th inst., She had been in poor health all winter, but not considered in any immediate danger of death.  On the morning of the above date her daughter noticed that she was breathing with considerable difficulty, and started for help, but before anyone arrived her mother had quietly passed over the river to the unseen shores beyond.

Sophronia Ruth (Beardsley) Blakeslee

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The wife of Hiram A. Blakeslee, died on Sunday after an illness of about 10 days, with bilious fever.  She was thought to be mending a short time before her death, and the sad event was quite unexpected.  Mrs. Blakeslee was a very estimable woman and highly respected. She had attained about sixty years of age and was the mother of quite a large family of children, some of whom are married and settled in life.

Edgar A. Phillips

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our people were shocked at the close of last Sabbath's services to learn of the death of our townsman, Edgar A. Phillips.  The announcement came with almost stunning effect, although it was generally understood that he was suffering from a malady thought incurable.  His loss makes a gap in both the business and social circles of this community which will be hard to fill.  One of the well known firm of Phillips & Hoyt, he proved himself, for years, one of our first business men and was widely known as a competent, energetic, honorable dealer.  In his social capacity he combined the sprightliness of a genial, buoyant nature, with a gentle, affable manner; having an almost philanthropic interest in the public welfare, he was ever ready to lend a willing hand or an open purse to forward all enterprises tending to the general good.  politically a strong Republican and popular with his townsmen and party, he has, (at least for many years) steadily declined all nominations for office, although they were repeatedly urged upon him.  With his family he was generous and indulgent, to a fault.  He was a devoted member of the 2d Congregational Church and one of its burden bearers, always faithful at his post of duty.  But few individuals in private life are enabled to be so thoroughly identified with the interests of the community in which they live, as was Mr. Phillips, and few can be more sadly missed and seriously mourned.  He leaves a companion and three sons--two of them, James H. and Edgar, are in business at Colorado Springs and Wallace, the youngest, is at home.  Mr. Phillips was nearly sixty-three years old.  The store of the firm is closed.  its front will not be opened to the public until after the funeral, which is appointed for Tuesday.

Sheldon S. Wheeler

Binghamton Press, July 9, 1936

Sheldon S. Wheeler, 32 years old, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home, 477 State street [Binghamton, Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Minnie; a stepson, Bryan Strohman; two step daughters, Mrs. C.A. Salle, Jr., of Kirkwood and Mrs. F.C. Lanisberry of Scarsdale, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 189 Chenango street.  Funeral announcements will be made later.  Mr. Wheeler was a member of Parlor City Lodge, I.O.O.F., Sunlight Rebekah Lodge and the Chenango Street M.E. church.

Binghamton Press, July 11, 1936

The funeral of Sheldon S. Wheeler was held this afternoon at 3:3; o'clock at the George H. Scholderer home for funerals, 269 Chenango street.  The Rev. Alfred R. Burke officiated, assisted by the Rev. Earl A. Smelch.  The pallbearers were H.R. Mulford, Willard L. Dibble, Fred J. Scott, George Contant, I.D. Stalker and V.W. Vail,.  Parlor City lodge, I.O.O.F. had charge of the services at the grave.  Burial was in Chenango Valley cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1865

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Amelia Hoyt, wife of Dea. Chauncey Hoyt, aged 66 years.  The funeral will take place from her late residence tomorrow (Friday) at 1 o'clock, P.M.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Olive P. [Cowles], wife of Orlando F. Cowles, aged 27 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Lucius Manwarring, aged 52 years.

In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Brownell Bulkley, aged 83 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mary A. [Johnson], daughter of Peter Johnson, aged 19 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Hannah [Hanford], wife of Merrick Hanford, aged 61 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Uriel C. Johnson, Esq., formerly of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Eliza Ransford, wido of the late Hascall Ransford, aged 58 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. John Monroe, aged 91 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., George T. [Coates], only child of John K. and Rebecca Coates, aged 14 years.

Vital Records (June 26)

William H. Bond

Oxford Times, April 25, 1893

BOND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1893, William H. Bond, aged 50 years.

Wm. H. Bond, after a sickness of nearly six months, died at his home in this village, Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 50 years.  Mr. Bond came to this place about eight years ago and most of the time since has been employed in the livery stable of George Aylsworth & Son.  Mr. Bond leaves a wife and an infant child to mourn their loss.

BORN

WEST:  In Oxford [Chenango Co.., NY], April 17, 1893, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. West.

DIED

FISH:  At McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 15, 1893, Ephraim Fish, one of the first residents of McDonough.

JEWELL:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], April 13, 1893, Tompkins Jewell, aged 82 years and 11 months.

JOHNSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 12, 1893, Abner Johnson, aged 85 years.

PHILLEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, Charles H. Philley, aged 31 years.

COUGHLIN:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 19, 1893, Thomas Coughlin, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 27, 1893

Marriages

GALLOWAY-THOMPSON:  At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Thompson, on West Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, April 20, 1893, by Rev. W.H. Scudder, Mr. Arthur Galloway and Miss Carrie B. Thompson, both of Norwich.

FARLEY - LAWLOR:  At St. Paul's church, April 19, 1893, by Rev. Father Hart, Mr. Patrick H. Farley and Miss Elizabeth Lawlor, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

COYLE - O'NEIL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, by Rev. J.J. Ward, Mr. George Coyle and Miss Margie O'Neil all of Sherburne.

WEBB - GALAVIN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 14, 1893, by George R. Jacobson, Esq., Mr. Willis Webb and Miss Nellie Galavin, both of Smithville.

THOMAS - LOWE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], April 20, 1893, by Rev. John M. Wolcott, Mr. Frederick L. Thomas and Mrs. Minette Lowe, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

THOMPSON:  At the residence of his son-in-law, Abner R. Holcomb, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Mr. Daniel D. Thompson, aged 65 years.  Burial at Wood's Corners, Tuesday.

CREAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Katherine B. [Creay], wife of John J. Creay, aged 31 years.

SAXTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Nora R. [Saxton], daughter of John J. and Sarah O. Saxton, aged 8 years and 2 days.

JONES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 24, 1893, Mrs. Mary E. Jones, aged 77 years.

TUTHILL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, Mrs. Emogene Tuthill, aged 50 years.

DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Mary Davis, aged 89 years.

COLEMAN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 23, 1893, Mr. Orrin Coleman, aged about 75 years.

ATKYNS:  in Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY],  April 17, 1893, Alice [Atkyns], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Atkyns, aged 4 years and 4 months.

BEEBE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], April 13, 1893, Mr. Amos Beebe, aged 87 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

HAYNES:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 18, 1893, Mrs. Ardellia Haynes, aged 75 years.

BENNETT:  In Bath, N.YH., April 19, 1893, Mrs. Aramintha Taggart Bennett, widow of the late Harmon Bennett, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

SOUTHWORTH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 17, 1893, Mrs. Jane Southworth, aged 88 years, Burial at Coventry.

ALCOTT:  At Winter Park, Fla. April 6, 1893, Mr. Melville Alcott, formerly of  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

WIDGER:  In Lena Wis., April 2, 1893, Mr. Elbert L. Widger, aged 50 years, formerly of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

MESSENGER:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], April 19, 1893, Mr. Isaiah Messenger, Aged 75 years, formerly of Otselic and Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (June 25)

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

Judge S.S. Bowne

Hon. S.S. Bowne, whose health had been feeble for a year past, died at his residence in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] on Sunday last.  He was about seventy years of age, and had filled many responsible public positions having represented this country in the legislature in 1834, and this district in Congress in 1841-3.  He was elected County Judge in 1851.  He also held the position of Deputy Collector of the port of New York under Mr. Schell.  Judge Bowne was a man of many noble and generous impulses, of decided ability, an able debater and advocate before a jury, and was widely known as a lawyer and active politician for many years.  Cooperstown Journal.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 14, 1895

Deaths

SISSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. James W. Sisson, aged 71 years.

HADLOCK:  In the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1895, Goldie S. [Hadlock], Daughter of Francis M. and Rachel L. Hadlock, aged 16 years.

BUTTON:  In the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1895, Mrs. Esther M. Button, widow of Tompkins Button, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 85 years.

BLINEBRY:In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 27, 1895, Mr. Albert Blinebry, aged 91 years.

STEBBINS:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. Henry L. Stebbins, aged 77 years.

JACOBS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 27, 1895, Mr. Daniel Jacobs, aged 67 years.

MEAD:  Near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], February 23, 1895, Mr. Edwin Mead, aged 68 years.

RAMSEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. James Ramsey, aged 75 years.

SMITH:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 24, 1895, Mrs. Eunice L. Smith, aged 72 years.

CONDON:  Near Earlville [Madison Co., NY], March 26, 1895, Mrs. James Condon.

HUNTLEY:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1895, Adella [Huntley], wife of Nathan Huntley, aged 41 years.

GRISWOLD:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., nY], March 23, 1895, Ed. Griswold, aged 17 years.

BIXBY:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], March 26, 1895, Mrs. Eurania Bixby, aged 88 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

GUY:  In Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], March 22, 1895, Ezekiel Guy, M.D., aged 79 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

CHURCH:  In Central, Ill., March 24, 1895, Mr. Nathan A. Church, aged 37 years.  Deceased was a son of  Mrs. C.M. Church, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1898

Mr. Darling the father of D.H. Darling of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter near Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], and the remains were brought here Saturday evening.  The funeral was attended at the M.E. church at 11 a.m. Monday.

On Tuesday news was received by friends here [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] of the death of S.H. Bush, an aged and much respected resident of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and where he has passed the years of a long and useful life, being in his 94th year.  The funeral will be attended at his late home at 1 p.m. on Friday. 

Vital Records May/June 1846

Binghamton Courier,  May 13, 1846

Married

At Colesville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday, May 6th, by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Ansel Thurber to Miss Harriet N. Wedge.

Also, in the evening of the same day at Windsor [Broome Co., NY], Mr. Jonathan  M. Balden, of Bridgewater, Pa., to Miss Clarinda Dowd, of Windsor.  

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the q1st inst., of consumption, Miss Catharine T. Merrill, in the 24th year of her age.

In this town, on the 22d ult., Mr. Jonathan Caton, aged 76 years.

Binghamton Courier, May 27, 1846

Married

In New York on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Hutton, Mr. Henry A. Morgan, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Ann Eliza [Ross], daughter of the late Noah B. Ross.

In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edwin Darby of Freetown [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Helen L. Short.

On the 13, by the same, at the same place, A.F. Chapin, Esq. of La Fayette, Indiana, to Miss Sarah A. Keeler.

Binghamton Courier, June 3, 1846

Married

In Fairfield, Connecticut, on the evening of the 25th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Coit, Mr. Isaac L. Bartlett of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Emily B. Banks of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, June 10, 1846

Married

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on the 2d inst., by the Rev. N. Kendrick, D.D., President of the Madison University, the Rev. A. Judson, D.D., of Maulmain, Burmah, to Miss Emily Chubbuck, daughter of Mr. Charles Chubbuck, of Hamilton.

Died

On Friday the 3d inst., at the residence of her brother-in-law, Major T.S. Brown, New York city, Mrs. Julia M. [Brown], wife of Samuel Brown Esq., formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Martha [Bradley], wife of Julian A. Bradley, aged 38 years.

Binghamton Courier, June 24, 1846

Died

At Newark, Tioga County, on the 22d instatn, Mrs. Lucy Moore, widow of Henry Moore, deceased, aged 87 years.

Vital Records (June 23)

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 13, 1878

Marriages

SMITH - WILKINS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. H.M. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nettie A. Wilkins, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

BALLARD - DOUGLES:  In East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. Samuel Johnson, March 27th, Mr. Egbert Ballard, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Elizabeth Douglas, of Bainbridge.

WARD - COLE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, April 8th, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Wm. Ward of Bay City, Michigan, and Miss Lottie E. Cole, of South Edmeston, NY [Otsego Co., NY].

NORTHCOTT - PLACE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], April 10th, 1878, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. John W. Northcott to Miss Miranda C. Place, all of Butternuts, Otsego Co., N.Y.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

In Willett, Feb. 4th, by Rev. T. Burges, Mr. John D. Schermerhorn, of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] and Miss Lucy A. Burlingame.

At the home of the bride, Feb. 5th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Andrew L. Nearing, and Miss Lucy Hendrix, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

At the Congregational Church, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, Feb. 19th, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Rev. S.T. Ford, Pastor of the Baptist Church, to Miss Mary H. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Pastor, assisted by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. H.H. Scott, of New York City, to Miss Flora R. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. Sam'l Scoville, Rev. Wm. N. Richie, Pastor of West 44th St.., U.P. Church, New York City, to Miss Jennie Louesa Grant.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], of consumption, Feb. 6th, Miss Julia A. Perkins, aged 47 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Minerva R. [Garlick], wife of the late Chauncey S. Garlick, aged 74 years.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, Mr. David Gillespie, aged 84 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co.., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary A. [Fargo], wife of George Fargo, and youngest daughter of E.H. Hawley, aged 25 years.  Formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Versallies, Ky, Jan. 19th, Mr. Ulysses Turner, aged 59 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. Jacob Bixby, aged about 70 years.
Jacob Bixby, one of our prominent citizens was buried yesterday.  He died Thursday evening, after a short illness.  He will be much missed by the poor--and truly I may say by all--for Uncel Jacob always had a kind word for everyone and many will drop a tear to his memory.  He was about 70 years of age.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Feb. 19, 1879]

Murder

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], is excited over a death which occurred within its borders Saturday norming.  Mrs. Sylvia P. Jackson, met a violent death, and the indications are that she was murdered.  The evidence thus far taken points to her son, Fred. D. Jackson as the only person who could have committed the crime, although there appears as yet no motive for it.

Friday night Fred went to bed in the livery barn where he was employed as usual.  James W. Warn, one of the proprietors, found him there in bed at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.  He got up, did some work, and started for home, promising to return at 7:30 a.m.  At home he had breakfast, and the breakfast dishes were placed in a pan of water in the pantry.  About 8 o'clock Fred gave the alarm, saying that his mother was dead.  He told Reid Collins, who went to the fourth house south of Jackson's on the same side, and notified Mrs. Malvina Walker who lives there.  She went to the house and found the lady dead in the bedroom on the bed.  Fred sat near the door with a handkerchief to his eyes. The entrance to the cellar is in the front part of the main room, through a trap door, the opening being just large enough to admit a man's body. The steps to the stairs are short and very steep.  The trap door was open and there was a pool of blood about two inches square on the floor, a little to the left. Fred said his mother had fallen down stairs and had been killed, and that he brought her up and placed her on the bed.  A number of ladies arranged the body to prepare it for the undertaker.  Dr. R.E. Miller was called, but as Fred's statement appeared to be true, and the death the result of accident, he made nothing more than a superficial examination and pronounced the lady dead. She had complained of heart disease, but he had not prescribed for it.  At this time it was not thought necessary to hold a coroner's inquest, although Mrs. Jackson's wounds were very severe.  Mrs. Eliza Odell of Norwich, sister of deceased, was notified by telegraph.  Elisha Henry Odell, who was visiting his mother at Norwich, went to Oxford with her.  Mr. Odell is a deputy sheriff and detective at Canastota, where he had considerable to do in working up the case against the fire bugs.  He examined the surroundings and suspected foul play.  He notified Coroner Avery, who summoned a jury. The jury viewed the body, and the inquest was adjourned till Sunday afternoon at the St. James' Hotel.

The Oxford Times says:  Jackson was brought before the jury and coroner, and by advice of counsel refused to say anything in regard to the manner of his mother's death.  He was committed to jail to wait the action of the Grand Jury, which sits April 11th.

The theory is that Jackson had an altercation with his mother, in which he killed her, and then claimed that she fell down cellar and killed herself.  She was horribly bruised and cut about the head and other portions of the body, more than she would naturally receive in falling down stairs.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

BOYD - BENNETT:  At the residence of Alpheus Smith, Esq., in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. George H. Boyd, of Tompkins, Delaware co., to Miss Caroline S. Bennett, of Norwich.

WENTWORTH - ROE:  At the residence of George King, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Feb. 11th, by Rev. L.S. King, Mr. Robert B. Wentworth, to Miss Mary E. Roe, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BROOKS - FOSTER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. A.P. Merrill, Mr. Hudson J. Brooks, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ida M. Foster, of Pharsalia.

BOYDEN - BROWN:  At the home of the bride's parents, in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 6th by Rev. J.B. Freeland, Mr. Murray B. Boyden, to Miss Hattie A. Brown, all of Pharsalia.

NEWTON - TUCKER:  At the home of the bride's parents, in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. J.B. Freeland, Mr. Adolphus Newton, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Florence E. Tucker, of Pharsalia.

BOLT - KING:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. G. A. Pelton, Mr. Fremont Bolt, to Miss Susie M. King, both of Greene.

ATWELL - DUPREE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Atkinson, Ill., Feb. 11th, by Rev. D.G. Stouffer, Mr. Henry Atwell, to Miss Caroline Dupree (formerly of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY) all of Henry Co., Ill.

EDWARDS - ELLIOTT:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 23d, by Rev. Russel Todd, Mr. Charles Edwards, of Binghamton [Broome Co.., NY], to Miss Mate Elliott, of the former place.

WHITE - METCALF:  In Tonawanda, N.Y., Jan. 30th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, T.A. White, M.D., of Gilbertville [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Lizzie Metcalf, of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co., NY].

Deaths

NEWKIRK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, Jemima [Newkirk], wife of Lemuel Newkirk, aged 51 years.

PERKINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, of consumption, Miss Julia A. Perkins, aged 47 years.

BUCHANAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Harriet E. [Buchanan], wife of Charles Buchanan, aged 28 years.

BURNS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 11th, Mrs. Julia Burns, aged 58 years, formerly a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

SMITH:  In St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 3d, Paul L. [Smith], son of Maj. George H. and Mary F.B. Smith, aged 10 months.  Parents formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

TOWNLEY:  In Newark, N.J., Feb. 14th, of diphtheritic croup, Bessie Mason [Townley], aged 3 years and 7 months, daughter of John and Wealthy S. Townley, and granddaughter of Dr. William A. Smith, formerly of this village [Norwich, NY].

Vital Records

Oxford Times, October 29, 1862

Married

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Charles H. Weaver of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Mary C. Forsyth of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Irving J. Church of Oxford, to Miss Anna Harrington of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst.., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Jacob T. Davidson, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss U.A. McIntosh of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by P.L. Wescott, Esq., Mr. John Chappel to Miss Mary E. Salisbury, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 13, 1865

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. Martha G. Lucas, aged 76 years.

In Bath, Steuben Co., on the 16th inst., N.J. Wheeler, Esq., formerly of this village [Greene Chenango Co., NY], aged 40 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Mr. Ira Bartholomew, aged 75 years.

At the residence of Dr. Bailey, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Gilbert W. Burnham, late of the 149th N.Y.S.V., aged 43 years.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., after a severe and painful illness of fifteen months, Mrs. Jennet Terrell, aged 57 years and 9 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

Deaths

In Cleveland, Ohio, on the 1st inst., Mr. Daniel Dennison, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1881

Marriages

VINCENT - MUDGE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], November 10th, by Rev. S.S. Hayward, Mr. Charles H. Vincent of Truxton [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Adellia Mudge, of Norwich.

RILEY - EASTABROOKS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], October 29th, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. John S. Riley, to Mrs. Polly L. Estabrooks, both of Coventry.

Deaths

WALWORTH:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10th, Mr. Robert Walworth, aged 57 years.

BROWN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16th, Mrs. Betsey Brown, aged 86 years, 8 months and 15 days, wife of Nehemiah Brown.

PACKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10th, Horace Packer, Esq., aged 69 years.

SPENCE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 8th, Pearl E. [Spence], daughter of R.E. Spence, aged 2 years and 9 months.

HURLBURT:  in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9th, Mrs. Betsey Hurlburt, aged 37 years.

MINOR:  in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 6th, Mr. Jesse Minor, aged 83 years.

KETCHUM:  in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 8th, Mr. Albert G. Ketchum, aged 59 years.

BABCOCK:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13th, Mr. Alonzo Babcock.

HATCHER:  in Carrolton, Mo., Oct. 21st, suddenly, Mrs. Augusta S. Hatcher, daughter of Charles Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 24, 1885

Marriages

KEMP - GENUNG:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15th, by Re.v H. Fox, Mr. Melvin E. Kemp to Miss Ida P. Genung, all of Norwich.

JOHNSON - ECCLESTON:  At St. Paul's Church in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday eveing, Sept. 16th, by Rev. J.M.C. Fulton, Dr. George D. Johnson, to Miss Maria B. Eccleston, all of Oxford.

CHRISTIAN - LAMPMAN:  At Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 9th, by REv. Mr. Christian, Mr. Marcus Christian, to Miss Libbie Lampman, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

TYLER - ROBBINS:  In Stanbro [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 13th, by Rev. A.D. Smith, Mr. Frank A. Tyler, to Miss Bertha A. Robbins, both of Stanbro.

WELLS - WEEDEN:  In Zion's Church, Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. E.A. Hartman, Dr. James B Wells, of Ipswich, Mass. to Miss Carrie E. Weeden, of Morris.

Deaths

LOCKWOOD:  At the residence of her son, Theodore A. Lockwood, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18th, Mrs. Emeline Lockwood, aged 78 years.  Remains taken to Unadilla Centre for Burial, Sunday.

VOLMER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 20th, Almira [Volmer], wife of Joseph Volmer, aged 56 years.

WEBB:  In the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19th, Nancy Webb, aged 98 years, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

BIXBY:  In Canajoharie, Sept. 13th, Mrs. Charles Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

LETTINGTON:  In Rochester, Sept. 7th, Hannah B. [Lettington], wife of Horace Lettington, aged 65 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

WOOD:  In Allentown, Allegany Co., N.Y., Sept. 11th, Mr. William Wood, aged 65 years, brother of Mrs. H.C. Bosworht of Norwich.

Marriages (June 23)

Safford - Coy

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Miss Clara Frances Coy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Coy of 14 Lee avenue, Norwich, was united in marriage to Manley Edgar Safford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Safford of 10 Pine street, Hamilton, at the Broad Street Methodist parsonage [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 4 p.m. Feb. 14.  Miss Rachel Coy, sister of the bride and John Getchonis of Hamilton were the attending couple.  The wedding supper was served at the bride's home, 14 Leo avenue, to the bridal couple and members of the immediate families.  Pre-nuptial events were given by Miss Rachel Coy of 14 Lee avenue and by Mrs. Reatha Bennett and Mrs. Edith O'Nell, 26 State street and Mrs. Irma Safford at Hamilton.  Mr. and Mrs. Safford will reside at 13 Maple street, Hamilton.

Allen -Kentfield

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

The marriage of Miss Myrtle Verna Kentfield and Philip William Allen took place in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday evening, in Christ Episcopal church, Rev. Frederick Ransler officiating.  The bride, who was a teacher of French in the Sidney school for several years, resigned a few months ago to accept a position in the Scintilla plant.  She is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Kentfield of New Berlin [Chenango Co.., NY] and is formerly from Bainbridge.  Mr. Allen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Allen of 39 Delaware avenue Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and is also employed at the Scintilla plant.  Mr. and Mrs. Allen will reside at 17 Evans street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Miner - Millspaugh

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

In Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 12:30 Sunday afternoon occurred the marriage of Mrs. Helen D. Millapaugh of West Main street and alderman James D. Miner of Francis avenue.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.S Charters, rector, and attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hazard of this city. After a short wedding trip, they will take up their residence on Francis avenue.  Mrs. Miner is an investigator in the county, welfare department while Mr. Miner, in addition to being alderman of the first ward, is manager of the Victory Chain store at 54 East Main Street.

Davis - Ellis

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

The marriage of Doris A. Ellis and Gilman L. Davis took place at the parsonage of the First congregational church in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was performed at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the church. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs.  H.L. Green.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ellis of 39 Brown avenue.  Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Serbell - Splain

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Friends here have received announcement of the recent marriage of Miss Sally Splain to Lieut. Carl D. Serbell. The marriage occurred at Summit, N.Y. The bride was formerly an associate home bureau manager in this county [Chenango co., NY]

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 13, 1865

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th inst., by Rev. Wm. C. White, Mr. William S. Anner, of New York City, to Mrs. Katharine F. Farr, of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. W.C. Bowen, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, to Miss Caroline P. Alexander. At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Walter F. Weed, to Miss Louisa M. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ins.t, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. John H. Hall of Oxford, to Mrs. Janette Lockwood of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Robert R. Clark, to Miss Betsey A. Stokes, both of Smyrna.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. L. Lawton, Mr. Wm. R. Davidson, to Miss Mary D. Finch, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1865

At the Chenango House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by J.G. Reynolds, Esq., Mr. Isaiah Rogers, to Miss Angelia Barber, both of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Jas. A. Jackson, to Miss DeEtta A. [Moulter], youngest daughter of M. Moulter, all of Binghamton.

In Georgetown, Madison Co., on the 12th inst., by A. Ellis, Esq., Mr. L.E. Thayer, of Montrose, Pa., to Miss L.L. Hemenway, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17 inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Wm. S. Richardson, of Albion, Oswego Co., to Mrs. Sarah Ann Trumbull, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].