Obituaries & Marriages (September 5)

 Died on the 1st January, 1824, at Burlington, Otsego county [NY], of typhus fever, Matthew Door Sill, aged 21 years.  He had been more than two years engaged in the study of medicine, and was a young man of great promise and remarkably correct in his deportment.  A numerous and interesting circle of acquaintances will long lament his loss.

On the 7th of the same month, and of the same fever, Miss Eliza Sill, aged 33 years.  She was one of the excellent of the earth.  She died glorying in the cross of Christ, by which she was crucified to the world and the world to her.  To do justice to her memory would far exceed the limits of an obituary notice.  Her exemplary and pious life will not soon be forgotten by the church with which she was connected, nor the society in which she was reared.

On the 24th of  March, Mrs. Helena Sill, the wife of Andrew Sill, and mother of the above deceased, of the same fever, aged 70 years.  The life of Mrs. Sill has been like the path of the just, "that shineth more and more to the perfect day."  She imbibed much of the spirit of her master, occupied a large space in the affections of her family and numerous friends, and while the church has great reason to lament that one of her brightest lights has been extinguished, her family have the consolation to believe that for her to die was gain.

On the 30th of the same month, at the same place, and of the same fever (to which he had gone to administer medical aid).  Doctor Russell Dorr of Chatham, Columbia county [NY], youngest brother of Mrs. Sill, aged 53 years.  He has left a young and numerous family to lament the removal of an indulgent and affectionate husband and father.  To do justice to the memory of Doctor Dorr as a man, a father, a husband and physician would require a volume.  He was one of the most affectionate and tender among men; he ranked high in his profession as a counsellor and practitioner, notwithstanding the state of his health had for years rendered him unable to pursue the practice of medicine assiduously, his counsel was sought in most difficult cases, and he was always ready at the call of the fatherless and the widow, the sick and the afflicted; his memory will long be cherished in the bosoms of an extensive connection.

On the 12th April, 1824, Abel Sill, the oldest son of Andrew Sill, of the same fever.  He was a respectable farmer, and left a widow (the daughter of Judge Peck), six sons and three daughters, all of whom are highly respectable members of society.

On the 15th May, 1824, Helen, wife of James C. Walworth, Esq., and second daughter of Andrew Sill, of the same fever. She was a woman of superior mind and ability.

Oxford Times, February 3, 1858

Married

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Murates Beach to Miss Betsey A. Smith.

In New York city, on the 21st ult., by Rev. R.S. Howland, Mr. George P. Barnard, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Anna B. [Van Rensselaer], daughter of Henry J. Van Rensselaer, Esq., of New York.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. W.A. Johnson, Dr. Blin S. Sill to Miss Jane Ann Carpenter.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. George W. Church to Miss Schyndona Gleason, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Died

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, Jan. 31st, Mr. Obadiah Sands, aged 83 years.

In Defiance, Ohio, on 28th Jan., Mrs. Julia H. Kinney, aged 28 years.  Mrs. Kinney, formerly Miss Julia Hinman, was for some time engaged as the Primary Teacher in Oxford Academy.

In Empire, Whiteside Co., Ill, at the residence of her son-in-law, suddenly, on Thursday, 21st ult., Alice Cole, widow of the late Samuel Cole of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], in the 75th year of her age.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 4, 1858

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Jed. R. York of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Arminda Wescott of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, the 27th ult., by Rev. Mr. Foote, of Sherburne, Mr. Christopher Frink, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Essie Moore, daughter of Joseph H. Moore, Esq., of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Edward Wenn, aged 80 years.  Mr. Wenn was for 20 years a private soldier in the British army, stationed in the East Indies.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Ida Etta [Richards], daughter of Charles and Sarah Richards, of Harpursville, aged 4 years and 5 months.  If the lovely flower may but bloom in a brighter sphere, and the gem that is lost to earth, sparkle in the Saviour's crown, we cheerfully submit to the dispensation.  Tis God who lifts our comforts high; Or sinks them in the grave; He gives, and blessed be His Name; He takes but what He gave.

In Willet, Cortland Co [NY], on the 20th ult. at the home of Roswell Crippin, Silas Green.  Mr. G. Drove stage from Sackett's Harbor to Albany, 37 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mrs. Huldah Kent, aged 48 years.

Marriages (September 4)

 Harrington - Thomton, Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1886:  A pleasant social occasion was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Betts, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, it being the occasion of the marriage of Miss Ella P. Thomton, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Frank B. Harrington, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. the ceremony was performed by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, of the M.E. Church, in the presence of about twenty relatives and invited guests. The bride has been employed in the house of Mrs. Betts during the past three years, and the wedding was celebrated there by request of the latter as a mark of esteem in which she held Miss Thomton. Refreshments were served which did great credit to the host and hostess. The presents were both valuable and useful.  Green American.

Carpenter - Derby, Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1886:  A happy occasion was that of the marriage in this village, Wednesday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Derby, of Mr. S. Frank Carpenter, youngest son of Mr. D.A. Carpenter, and Miss Angie L. Derby. The time of the ceremony was at seven o'clock p.m., and before that hour a large number of the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom had assembled in anticipation of the event.  At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the room where the ceremony was to be performed, and the Rev. A.J. Cook, pastor of the M.E. Church of Afton, united the couple in the bonds of matrimony.  Miss Crandall, of New York city, was bride's maid, and Mr. Geo. K. Landers, of Williamsport, Pa., acted as best man. A profusion of congratulations followed until supper was announced, when the company adjourned to partake of the refreshments which had bene provided with a liberal hand by the host and hostess.  Miss Derby is one of our finest young ladies, is a great favorite with all who know her, and we consider Frank a lucky young man in capturing the affections of so amiable and excellent a lady as his bride, who is possessed of every quality to make home a very attractive place.  Among those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, of Bainbridge. The happy couple left on express train no. 3, the same evening for New York city and other points of interest.  A large number of useful and ornamental presents were presented. We extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and wish them a long life of usefulness and prosperity.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 6, 1870

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Wm. H. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nettie Myres.

Also, by the same, at the same time and place, Mr. Geo. C. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Myres, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. Thos. P. Taylor of Norwich to Miss Ann Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. John S. Clark, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah l. Grannis, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in this town, on the 28th ult., by Rev. D. Davis, George G. Bosworth, M.D., of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Lucy E. [Barnes], only daughter of William W. Barnes, Esq.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1875

Marriages

JOHNSON - JOHNSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Jonathan D. Johnson of Norwich to Miss Ellen M. Johnson of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY].

ALLEN - MARSHALL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, by Rev. Ira Day, Mr. Jay D. Allen to Miss Elsena E. Marshall, both of Lincklaen.

BOWEN - LOVEJOY:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21 by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, Mr. Adelbert C. Bowen of Mt. Upton to Miss Olivia J. lovejoy of Deposit, Penna.

RICHMOND - ROCKFELLER:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Dec. 7 by Rev., E.P Eldridge Mr. Leroy H. Richmond to Miss Almira Rockfeller, both of Butternuts.

WELLS - WILLMARTH:  At the residence of James D. Willmarth of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 16 by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Herbert H . Wells to Miss Emogen H. Willmarth of Pitcher.

OGDEN - WHITCOMB:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21 by E.W. Caswell, Mr. Irving Ogden to Miss Amelia Whitcomb, both of Guilford.

GIFFORD - STEWART:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7 by Rev. A. Haroun, Mr. Francis M. Gifford of Edina, Mo. to Miss Ida E. Stewart of Lincklaen.

DAVIS - STEWART:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Darius Davis to Miss Millie T. Stewart, both of Lincklaen.

FOOTE - WESCOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15 by G.L. Burrows, Mr. Jay Foote to Miss Ida F. Westcott, both of Sherburne.

SOULE - BRESEE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15 by Rev. G.H. Burnside, Mr. Edwin E. Soule of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eva M. Bresee of Sherburne.

MAIN - WHITMORE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14, by Rev. S.W Weiss, Mr. Edwin R. Main to Miss Nora H. Whitmore, both of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].

OLENDORF - SMITH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4 by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. James H. Olendorf to Miss Bertha F. Smith, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

LIMBERGER - BOYCE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. J. G. Limburger to Miss Susan Boyce, all of Greene.

HUBBARD - BALDWIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. W.H. Gavett, Mr. Adolphus Hubbard to Miss Amelia Baldwin all of Greene.

HARVEY - PARKER:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21, by Rev. L.H. Richardson, Mr. Franklin Harvey to Miss Adelia D. Parker, both of Pharsalia.

Vital Records (September 3)

 Melissa A. (Levee) Henry, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], On Wednesday of last week, the funeral of Mrs. Otis Henry took place at the Steward school house. The sermon was delivered by Rev. C.A. Brockway, of Norwich.  It was very effective.  Mrs. Henry was sick only about thirty-six hours, and no apprehensions were entertained until a short time before she expired. She was the daughter of Leonard Levee, and dearly loved and respected by a large circle of friends who deeply mourn her untimely death.  Her daughter Alice is completely prostrated by the sad and unexpected event. She leaves a stricken husband and two daughters, who will have the sympathy and condolence of a large circle of friends in their hour of affliction.

Franklin Finks, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  Columbus [Chenango Co., NY]:  We have to chronicle the death of another one of our best citizens.  Franklin Finks passed away April 20th, after a protracted illness, aged sixty-eight years.  He had been in very poor health for a long time, and his death was not unexpected; yet, the loss of a good man is keenly felt.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Marsden, of Sherburne, officiated at his funeral, which occurred from his residence, whence he was take to New Berlin for interment.  He leaves a wife, and sons and daughters, to mourn his loss.  One son is in Colorado, preaching the gospel of Christ.

Gilbert - Spencer, Afton Enterprise, January 7, 1887:  At an early hour Christmas morning over fifty invited guests assembled in the handsome parlors of the lovely country home of Henry Spencer, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to celebrate the marriage ceremony of his eldest daughter, Miss Jesse [Spencer], to Mr. Charles Gilbert, the Rev. S.H. Wood officiating.  The bride was attired with modest simplicity, and looked very pretty in her brown satin, intercepted with white satin bows.  Her sister acted as bride's maid and wore an olive green satin.  Mr. B. Basseett was "best man."  The music on this occasion was superb, Professor DeForest Foote presiding at the piano, ably assisted in vocal music by Miss Myrta Barnes, of Harpursville, and Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Foote.  A bridal souvenir, written by Mrs. Belle Hinckley Fell, of New Orleans and read by the author, was dedicated to the bride. A large number of beautiful and useful presents were presented to the happy couple.  Great credit is due the parents of the bride who were untiring in their efforts to promote the pleasure of their guests, and the occasion will long and happily be remembered by those present.

Oxford Times, December 13, 1887

Marriages

LOOMIS - GRAY:  In Walton, Nov. 17, by Rev. S.B. Rathbun, J. Merton Loomis of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Eva Gray.

NASH - OWEN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. I.C. Owen, on December 7, 1887, by the Rev Daniel W. Teller, Mr. Fred R. Nash of Poolville, and Miss Angie N. Owen of Sherburne.

SHAVER - STONE:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 3, by Rev. E. Ketchum, Fernando Shaver and Minnie Stone, both of Greene.

TANNER - VINCENT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec 4, by Rev. E.R. D. Briggs, Solomon H. Tanner and Lettie J. Vincent, both of Norwich.

Vital Records (September 2)

Benjamin Bunker, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  Our Smyrna correspondent writes that a tombstone in the East Burial Ground in that town bears the inscription:  "Benjamin Bunker, born at Charlestown, Mass., March 22d, 1772; died in Smyrna, April 10th, 1831, aged 59 years"--and adds that no one seems to know who he was.  We have taken some pains to investigate the matter, and find the facts to be substantially as follows.

Benjamin Bunker, father of the one who lies in the cemetery at Smyrna, was the owner of the farm in Charlestown, Mass., upon which Bunker Hill, of revolutionary fame, is situated, and his wife was of the Breed family, whose farm joined that of the elder Bunker, whose fields, including the memorable Breed's Hill, where the scene of sanguinary strife in those dark days. The son, during his residence in Smyrna, followed blacksmithing.

For thirty years or more, there has resided in this village a quiet, unobtrusive gentleman, who has enjoyed the esteem of his fellow citizens, and who during his residence here pursued his calling as a shoemaker, until he reached his seventy-fifth birthday, when he left the bench, with means sufficient to make him comfortable in his declining years.  His name is Benjamin Bunker, and he is a son of the Benjamin Bunker who died in Smyrna, and grandson of the Benjamin Bunker who owned Bunker hill.  He was born in Barnstable, Mass., in 1797, and is consequently now eighty-three years of age.  His health, usually excellent, has of late been impaired by shocks of paralysis, and the old gentleman is feeble, but able to be about the streets.  He makes his home with his nephew, D.C. Northrup, of this village, as does also his older sister, mother of Mr. Northrup.

Deacon Lester Turner, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  "Another old landmark gone" was heard from many a lip as the news that Dea. Turner was dead spread through the village on Monday morning last.  One who had known him many years added, with much earnestness, "Yes! and he was a good man, too."  Dea. Turner was born September 25th, 1807, on the farm in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], which has been the homestead for two generations of the family.  His father, Ethan Turner, was an early settler in the town, occupying this farm.  His children were two sons and two daughters.  One of the daughters died some years ago, and one son about a year since; and now the other son has followed, leaving the sister, Mrs. Gideon Wetmore, of this village, the last of the family.

Dea. Turner was married October 10th, 1833, to Miss Deborah Smith Halbert, at Union Valley, Cortland Co., N.Y., and the young couple took up their abode at the homestead, and very earnestly began their life work.  Having relatives in this village, Mrs. Turner transferred her church connection to the Congregational Church here, the next spring, 1834.  January 4th, 1835, Mr. Turner joined that Church by profession, the day on which the ministry of Rev. John Sessions began over the Chruch.  In 1836, the Congregational Church of Preston installed Rev. Hyram Dyer, its pastor, and Mr. and Mrs. Turner took letters from the Norwich Church and joined there, it being nearer home. They remained members there while the Church was kept up, and then connected themselves with the Congregational Chruch at Oxford, it being more accessible to them.  Mr. Turner's Christian character was so earnest that he was soon chosen a Deacon of that Church.  In March, 1857, having obtained a competence from the farm, he removed to this village, and at once united with the Congregational Church.  For a time he resided on Mitchell Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in the house now owned by A.J. Beebe; then buying the Sholes place, now the residence of A.H. Goodwin, it became his home.  February 7th, 1870, his wife died after a lingering illness. After a few years he went with his son's family to the old Wilcox farm, south of the village, which he made his home until 1873.  May 13th of that year he married Miss Elizabeth Foote, of this village, and has since resided on Cortland Street.

Dea. Turner was always a quiet man, yet was very earnest in every work he took up.  Inheriting an iron constitution, his physical endurance was often remarkable.  It is said, while on his farm during haying, that when he struck into the grass he never stopped the firm, steady swing of his scythe until the end of the swath was reached, whether the distance was ten rods or forty. This same quality he carried into his Christian life.  He was ever ready to do any Christian duty, and always did the duty earnestly.  January, 1868, following his removal to this village, he was made Deacon of the Congregational Church, which office he still held at his death.  He has been also a Trustee.  In politics he was a Republican, but was never a politician.  Once only he was Supervisor of his native town.  It is not remembered that he ever held any other civil office, and he always drew back from accepting any office in the church, but once taken he cheerfully performed the duties.  Two children by his first wife were born to him, Frances V., who died about 1862, and Charles L. who now lives in this village. The funeral was held at the residence on Cortland Street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Taylor officiating.  The remains were buried in our village cemetery.

Fanny E. (Randall) Neff, Bainbridge News & Republican, December 1, 1932:  Mrs. Fanny E. Neff, widow of Erwin G. Neff, died at the home of her son, Arthur Neff, on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] early Monday morning.  She was born January 8th, 1851, in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], the daughter of Robert and August Kentfield Randall.  She is survived by one son, Arthur, with whom she resided. The funeral was held at the Colwell Funeral Chapel Wednesday, November 30th, at two o'clock, Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating. The bearers were E.C. Ward, Fred Robbins, Cory Thornton and George Fredenburg.

Margaret Emily (Davidson) Youngs, Bainbridge News & Republican, November 8, 1934:  Mrs. Margaret Emily Young, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away early Saturday morning at the Binghamton State Hospital, following a short illness and an operation  Mrs. Youngs, who had been employed at the hospital [Broome Co., NY] for some time, was taken ill about two weeks previously and medical aid was unable to save her.  Mrs. Youngs was born on Feb. 20, 1906, in Scotland, and at the age of 2 years, with her parents and family, came to this country, and in 1918 they took up their residence in Bainbridge.  A private funeral was held Monday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Colwell Brothers, Wet Main street, with the Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Chruch, officiating, and interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge].  Besides her parents, she is survived by three brothers, William and Thomas, of Bainbridge, and John, of Troy.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880

Marriages

MITCHELL - SAGE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Brooklyn, on Wednesday, April 28th, by Rev. Dr. E. Lord, Franklin B. Mitchell, Esq., of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen [Sage], daughter of Col. Clinton H. Sage.

TARBELL - ROUNDS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Charles E. Tarbell, to Miss Ellen J. Rounds, both of Afton.

LEIGH - MUZZY:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 21st, by Rev. R. Rogers, Mr. J.D. Leigh, to Miss Clementine Muzzy, both of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

GREGORY - DOUGLAS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. Ransom Gregory, to Miss Sue J. Douglas, both of Bainbridge.

PHILLIPS - MERCHANT:  At Constantia, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], April 29th, by Rev. E.D. Teakey, Mr. William O. Phillips, to Miss Emma Merchant, 

GOODWIN - PHILLIPS:  At Constantia, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], April 29th, by Rev. E.D. Teakey, Mr. Frank Goodwin, to Miss Olivia M. Phillips.

Deaths

TURNER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning, May 3d, Dea. Lester Turner, aged 72 years.  [see obit above]

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, Mrs. Augusta A. Phillips, aged 25 years, 4 months and 4 days.

WINSOR: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 25th, Merton H. [Winsor], son of Edson and Mary Winsor, aged 17 years and 3 months.

OWENS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Miss Eliza J. Owens, aged 18 years, 10 months and 22 days.

DAVIS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, Ruby A. [Davis], wife of John Davis, aged 63 years.

FINKS:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Mr. Franklin Finks, aged 63 years.

COLE:  In the Insane Asylum, Preston [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, Mrs. Lovina Cole, aged 39 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

HUMPHREY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, of apoplexy, Joan [Humphrey], wife of Nelson A. Humphrey, aged 55 years.

CAMPBELL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 28th, Mrs. Daniel Campbell, aged 71 years.

SCHOFIELD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. Clarissa Schofield, aged 43 years.

CARD:  in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], April 14th, Mrs. Nancy Card, aged 87 years.

EELLS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Miss Juliet Eells, aged 12 years.

TYLER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, Mr. Thomas Tyler, aged 86 years.

THOMPSON:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], April 22d, Mr. Chauncey Thompson, aged 20 years.  Deceased was a student in Bainbridge academy.

SQUIRES:  In Titusville, Penn., April 8th, suddenly, Mr. Thomas J. Squires, aged 46 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (September 1)

James H. Van Cott, Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1892:  James H. VanCott, whose serious illness has been mentioned in The Sun, died at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Monday evening at the age of 52.  He was a farmer of prominence and was well known in this vicinity.  A few weeks ago he wrestled with the grip and apparently recovered when he persisted in resuming work against the advice of relatives.  He contracted a cold and suffered a second attack of the grip which developed into pneumonia which confined him to the house for a week previous to the end.  He was the son of H.H. VanCott of Guilford who survives him.  He leaves a wife and three daughters, two of whom reside in Guilford, the third is married and lives in Vallonia Springs.  A brother, Homer B VanCott of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. W.H. Ives and Mrs. Hiram Evans of Guilford, also survive him. The funeral will be held on Sunday.  Burial at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Nettie C. (Van Cott) Sands, Bainbridge Republican & Express, March 18, 1909:  Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Among those who attended the funeral Thursday the 11th of Mrs. James Sands, who died Monday, March 8th, at her home, Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY], were F.H. Wescott, wife and daughter, Mrs. Sands and J.E. Packerd of Binghamton. The choir of St. Ann's church were in attendance, the services conducted by Rev. H.. Sizer, burial in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Sands was a member of St Ann's church.  A conscientious, lovely Christian character, with a large circle of friends who mourn her loss.  She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Cora Linne, a teacher in Oxford High School, and a young son, master Orrin; also two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Decker of Afton and Mrs. Philip Wheeler of Sidney.

James C. Sands, Press & Sun Bulletin, Binghamton, NY, January 27, 1917:  James C. Sands, well known in this city, died at his home in Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY] last evening.  Besides is wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph R Westcott, of this city; one son, Orin Arnold of Vallonia Springs, and a granddaughter, Jeannette Sands Westcott, also two brothers and one sister. teh funerla wil be held Monday morning with burial at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Gladys Louise Wheeler, Sidney Record, December 29, 1917:  Such are the adversities of fate.  At first it was thought merely the ordinary illness that clouds all of our lives but in a few days the tale was told and that bourne was crossed from whence no traveler ever returns.  Such in brief were the closing days of Gladys Louise Wheeler he beloved daughter of Supervisor and Mrs. P. O. Wheeler, a beloved young lady of 21 years.  A mound, covered with flowers, in the cemetery at Bainbridege [Chenango Co., NY], where also lie many others of our loved ones, is all now left and precious memory, to tell the tale of a gentle one, truly beloved alike to all. Gladys while studying at the Oneonta Normal was suddenly taken ill about the 10th inst, and returned to her home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The malady produced complications, her strength rapidly failing.  All that human aid could do, availed of naught and Saturday morning, 22nd, inst., she passed peacefully away, her death causing a wave of the deepest sympathy in this community, filling with grief her school companions in Oneonta.  Faithful and efficient in her studies Gladys graduated from Sidney High School in 1915; attended two terms of Summer School in Oneonta, attended the Training Class at Unadilla, taught school one year and entered the Oneonta Normal last Sept., intended to graduate in June 1918.  She was a member of Alpha Delta of the State Normal School and Delta Gamma Sidney High School. The funeral services on Wednesday, 26th inst., were deeply impressive, the beautiful flowers bearing mute evidence of the love and esteem of all.  Rev. O.T. Fletcher officiated at the services.  In the immediate family she is survived by her parents, Supervisor and Mrs. Wheeler.  One sister, Mortina, one brother, Gordon Robinson, who resides in Detroit, and uncle, Arthur Barnes, of Sidney. The interment was held in the Bainbridge cemetery.  To these afflicted ones is extended the deep sympathy of the entire community.  Will we miss her, did you ask.  How can we forget?  Does the sun forget to keep its appointed time or the stars to shine in their orbits.  Neither does the image stamped upon our hearts by those we love perish or decay.  No, we shall not forget Gladys.  She was a noble, true girl and her memory shall ever remain precious to us all.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884

Marriages

COGSWELL - CORNWELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. A.G. Upton, Mr. Lyman Cogswell, of Auburn, Pa., to Miss Libbie Cornwell, of Norwich.

BROOKS - BOWERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 12th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Alfred Brooks, to Miss Frankie M. Bowers, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

WHEELER - BARBER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, by Rev. L.F. Moore, Mr. Cyrus Wheeler, of Oxford to Miss Bessie Barber of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

PHILLEY - MULLIGAN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, by Rev. C.V. Arnold, Mr. George W. Philley, to Miss Emma Mulligan, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

LANSING - BATES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. G.B. Place, Mr. William H. Lansing, to Miss Hattie Bates, all of Greene.

SHAFFER - HOTCHKISS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. G.H. Pace, Mr. Simon Shaffer, to Mrs. Mary A. Hotchkiss, all of Greene.

DAVIS - DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, by Rev. J.N. lee, Mr. S. Eugene Davis, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Mary D. Davis, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

NEWTON - HENRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], February 19th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Seymour F. Newton, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alice E. Henry, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

CARTER - BARNETT:  In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 12th, by Rev. L.W. Peck, Mr. Lyman A. Carter, to Miss Altie D. Barnett, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

MORGAN - HYER:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. James B. Morgan, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Belle Hyer, of the former place.

TOOMBS - SCHUYLER:  In Rutland, Vt, Jan. 25th, by Newman Weeks, Esq., Mr. George A. Toombs, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Kate I. Schuyler, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. [Saratoga Co.].

JERVIS - JOHNSON:  In Brooklyn, Jan. 3d, Mr. Samuel N. Jervis of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sally Johnson, of New York.

Vital Records (August 31)

 REDDEN-WALES, married June 28, 1947, Norwich, NY:  Miss Rosalind Doris Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman M. Wales of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], and Joseph T. Redden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Redden of Sheldon street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], were married with a nuptial mass by the Rev. Charles M. Coveney at St. Paul's church at 8 o'clock Saturday morning.  Miss Sadie Quinn presided at the organ and rendered several selections among which were Kreckel's "Wedding March," "Ave Maria" by Yon, and "Panis Angelicus" by Franck.  the church was simply decorated with garden flowers.  The bride wore Eleanor blue with navy accessories.  Her corsage was of red Rubrum lilies and roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Holmes, wore brown with matching accessories.  Her corsage was of Talisman roses and white asters.  Thomas J. Collins served the groom as best man.  After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served the bridal party at "The Homestead" in Madison.  Immediately following the breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Redden left for a trip through the New England states.  After September 15, they will be at home to their friends at 44 Silver street.  The bride is employed in the accounting department of the general office of the Chenango & Unadilla Telephone Corporation. The groom is employed at the Norwich Pharmacal Company.

Julia (Barnes) Hastings, Bainbridge Republican, August 16, 1877:  Mrs. Julia Hastings, wife of Willard Hastings, died in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], the 15th inst. in the 27th year of her age. She took cold last winter while attending the funeral of Luman Lane, and from that day till her demise had been a great sufferer, but thro' all her affliction she was patient and cheerful, hoping against hope until death interposed and terminated her existence.  Mrs. Hastings was an amiable and kind-hearted lady, devotedly attached to her family, and a friend to all.  She leaves surviving her, a husband and little son about a year old.

Charles Merton Hastings, Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1926:  Funeral services for the late Charles Merton Hastings were held from the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon April 27 at 2 o'clock. The Rev. John Crompton of Waverly was in charge, assisted by the Rev. Truman Hall of Cooperstown.  Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  "Merl" as he was known by everyone, had been ill for several weeks but was thought to be on the road to recovery when heart trouble developed, and his end came very suddenly Saturday, April 24.  He is survived by his widow, one son Willard and his aged parents.

Willard Marvin Hastings, Norwich Sun, August 20, 1931:  Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Willard Marvin Hastings, who died at his home in West Main street, Bainbridge, N.Y., Wednesday afternoon, August 12 was born in Butternuts, Otsego county, September 1, 1848.  He was the oldest son of William and Harriett Hickok Hastings. When he was three years old his parents moved to Guilford, where Willard lived for the next twenty-three years.  In 1863 he married Julia Barnes.  The family moved to Bainbridge in 1874.  In 1877 his wife died leaving one son Charles Merton.  The following year he married Hattie A. Barnes. For sixteen years Mr. Hastings was an officer in this village, a charter and later on an honorary member of The Roberts hose company.  For twenty-five years he and his son Merton conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Bainbridge.  He was president and manager of the Bainbridge Telephone Company and served in that capacity until it was sold in 1925.  He was president of Greenlawn Cemetery Association, a member of the Susquehanna Lodge no. 167 of masons for many years.  A devoted member of the Methodist church, a staunch Republican he was interested in the affairs of his country to the last.  He is survived by his widow, a grandson, Willard Hastings, of Elmira and a sister, Carrie Hastings Cole of New York city  Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, August 15 at 2 o'clock Rev. John S. Crompton of Pittston, Pa. a former pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the church. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge].

Hattie (Barnes) Hastings, Bainbridge News & Republican, December 6, 1945:  Mrs. Hattie A. Hastings a former resident at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday afternoon in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] following an extended illness.  Mrs. Hastings was the widow of the late Willard M. Hastings, a former furniture dealer and mortician in Bainbridge.  Mrs. Hastings was born May 7, 1858.  While she made her home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] the past few years, a great part of her life was spent in Bainbridge. She is not known to have any near relatives.  Funeral services were conducted from the William Breese Funeral Home in Norwich Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with the Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad street, Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Bainbridge.

Chenango Union Norwich, NY, January 25, 1895

Deaths

MAYNARD:  In Atwater, Minn., Dec. 21, 1894, Hon. Arba K.  Maynard, aged 92 years.  Formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Judge Maynard, a well-known lawyer of Chenango Co. passed away Dec. 19th as reported by the Atwater Press.  He was 92 years old and a pioneer of Minn.  He had been a member of the Masonic order for 71 years.  He practiced law in Sherburne for a time later in Bainbridge and nearly 50 years ago practiced in Norwich, later going to N.Y. City where he was a municipal judge.  He went to Minn. in the early 50s and represented LeSuer county in Legislature in 1866.  He buried his wife many years ago and his only son in Atwater in 1879.  He leaves no kin to mourn except a brother who is thought to be in the government employ in Washington.

BERGER:  In Grotzingen, Germany Dec. 23, 1894, Mrs. Catharine Berger, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], age 76.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 31, 1895

COVILLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 23, 1895, Mr. Joseph Addison Coville, aged 75 years.

WHITE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 24, 1895, Miss Jessie May White, age 20 years.

HEMMENWAY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1895, Harriet [Hemmenway], wife of Alexis Hemmenway, age 74.

PIERCE:  In Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1895, a son of William and Mary Pierce, aged 7 months.

SISSON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8, 1895, Mary A. Sisson, aged 35 years.

PROCTER:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1895, Mrs. William Proctor, aged 48 years.

DUNNING:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15, 1895, James Dunning, a veteran of the late war.

Vital Records (August 30)

 Samuel Titus, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884:  North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Another of the pioneers of the valley has passed away.  Mr. Samuel Titus died at the residence of his son, Samuel, Thursday morning last, in the ninety fifth year of his age.  Mr. Titus removed to this town from Dutchess county, about fifty-five years ago, and purchased a farm lying south of the village.  Here he resided for half a century.  Several years ago he retired from active life, and has since lived with his son Samuel.  He was twice married, and seven of his eight children survive him.  Solomon Titus, his son, died about a year ago. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Daniel Ballou, of Utica, were held Saturday afternoon at his late residence.  

Catharine (Covert) Breed, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884:  Died at North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], February 8th, Mrs. Catharine Breed, wife of the late John R. Breed.  She was born in this State in the year 1807, was the daughter of Deacon John Covert, of Cincinnatus, N.Y. [Cortland Co., NY]  Out of a large family of sisters, only one, the eldest, now remains. The deceased was baptized in infancy, and reared to womanhood under strict Presbyterian training, but in later years her views and sympathies were more in accordance with the faith of the Baptists.  She was a daily and devout reader of the Bible, and in her declining years it was her constant companion and solace.  Three children survive her, Mr. Julia Randall, and John C. Breed, residents of Pitcher, N.Y., and Mrs. Nettie White, living at Oswego.  Services were held at her late residence in Pitcher, Revs. Leach and Huntley officiating.  The text for the funeral discourse, Psalms 71-9, was chosen by herself. The remains were interred in the family lot at Cincinnatus, N.Y.

Eva R. Davis Worden, Bainbridge News & Republican, April 2, 1936:  Eva R. Worden, 80, passed away at the Conamore Nursing home, Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday March 23; the cause of death was heart trouble.  Mrs. Worden was born April 7, 1855, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. During the latter part of her life she had resided in Bennettsville and had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Grace Monahan when taken ill. She was transferred to the hospital, March 21.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell Chapel. The Rev. B.H. Tite officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge]. Surviving are two brothers, Herbert Davis, of Bainbridge, and Edgar Davis, of Bennettsville; also, a nephew, Rev. Charles Davis of Metuchen, N.J.

Herbert G. Davis, Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 20, 1938:  Herbert G. Davis, aged resident of this village, passed away at his home in Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], January 11^th, death resulting from pneumonia.  Mr. Davis was born in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis.  He was twice married, his first wife, Sarah J., passing away in 1914.  In 1928 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Giessman, who now survives.  Mr. Davis had resided in this vicinity for more than forty years, where during his younger days he had been employed in lumbering.  Surviving besides his wife, are several nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Chapel of the Colwell Brothers in West Main street.  Rev. George underwood, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884

Deaths

BRADLEY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, of apoplexy, Catherine Bolles [Bradley], wife of Aaron Bradley, aged 56 years.

TITUS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 14th, Mr. [Samuel] Titus, in the 95th year of his age.  [See obit above]

LEWIS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Feb. 5th, Mr. Isaiah Lewis, aged 62 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

ORTON:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 29th, Mr. Charles D. Orton, aged 60 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

SPRAGUE:  In Winfield [Herkimer Co., NY], Feb. 12th, Mr. Elisha Sprague, aged 70 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].