Vital Records - Oxford, NY - September 1858

 Oxford Times, September 1, 1858

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Thomas J. Squires to Miss Austrese Holdridge, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. Mr. Huntington, Mr. John A Newton of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Caroline Miner of Guilford.

Married:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on 19th ult. by Rev. H. Bowen, Mr. Ralph Pendleton of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Corintha O. Kelsey of Smyrna.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Isabel [Brooks] wife of Mr. James Brooks, aged 22 years.

Died:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Mr. Amos Teed, aged 79 years.

Died:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Mrs. U. Ireland, wife of Mr. John Ireland, aged 50 years.

Died:  in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mrs. Cushman, wife of the late Dr. Cushman, aged 51 years.

Died:  In Belvidere, Ill, on 4th ult. Esther [Maynard], wife of Mr. Isiah Maynard, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 21st ult. Rev. Leonard Johnson, aged 50 years.

Obituary of W.E.H. Waters:  A few weeks ago we saw how deep a hold the worth and virtues of W.E.H. Waters, had taken upon the public heart, and earnestly the whole people came to pay their last visible tribute of respect to his memory.  But now the excitement of public sympathy has passed away, and the more private circles and relations of life, in which the departed had a prominent place, and the beloved family in which he was a lively ornament, are just beginning to realize their loss. With all these we have mingled our sorrows and shed affection's tear.  And now while viewing the brief career of Willie, we find much worthy of imitation.  He was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 16, 1843.  From his childhood he was an obedient and dutiful son, a kind and affectionate brother.  Whatever his parents required him to do, he would promptly and cheerfully perform.  He was very much interested in the pursuit of agriculture and literature.  He was President of a literary circle and was one of its brightest ornaments.  He was remarkably fond of reading, much delighted in ancient and modern history, abhorring light and trifling reading, seeking that which was pure, elevating and substantial.  He, with his parents and sisters, was regular at Church, always with his class in the Sabbath school.  For truth and veracity he was a noble example, was never known to utter a profane expression, but looked upon profanity, Sabbath breaking, idleness and dishonesty with perfect disgust.  In the Scriptures he was much interested, was carefully and diligently reading it through by course. To young men who desire numerous friends and deserve them too, we commend the course pursued by this lovely youth, as worthy of study and regard.  He was kind hearted, generous in soul, and prompt to do his part in all matters of interest.  His views of life were on the bright side, and few had ever seen him otherwise than cheerful and happy.

"Peace to his dust!  for surely peace / His gentle spirit knows: / Around his narrow house on earth, / The night wind sadly blows, / But Heavenly airs that through the trees / Of life forever play, / Are breathing on his spirit's brow / To dry his tears away."  Coventryville, Aug. 28,  1858

Oxford Times, September 8, 1858

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. D.C. Dutcher, Mr. Darius H. Allen to Miss Lydia Whitlock, all of Greene.

Married:  In Susquehanna, on 22d ult., by Rev. George R. Heir, Mr. Andrew J. Johnston of Afton, to Mrs. Mabel L. Freeman of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

Married:  in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Charles Gray to Miss Mary J. Rairsey(?), all of Greene.

Oxford Times, September 15, 1858

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James Rosa of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ruba Ann Marvin of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Dr. Charles S. Wood to Miss Mary T. Dederer all of Greene.

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 8th inst., Mrs. Almira Davis, aged 57 years.

Died:  In Norwich, on the 3d inst. Mrs. Hannah M. Wescott, aged 31 years.

Oxford Times, September 22 1858

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Seth C. Hamlin of Warren, Pa., to Miss Esther L. Merrell of Greene.

Married:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Noyas B. Eccleston of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary E. Willson, of the former place.

Oxford Times, September 29, 1858

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. H. Callahan, Mr. William Haynes of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ursula G. Turner of Preston.

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st int. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. William H. Stratton of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jennie Waterman of Oxford.

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Mr. George Crandall of Madison [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Mary Ann Rider of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].