Vital Records, Greene, NY - May 2, 1861

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 2, 1861

Married:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, on the 29th ult., by Rev. W.H. Olin, Mr. Henry F. Weeden, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma J. Wilcox.

Died:  In Cortland Village [Cortland Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Mary [Reynolds], wife of Hon. Joseph Reynolds, aged 71 years.  Deceased was formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 9, 1861

Married:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. Mr. Boardman, D.W. Lowell, Principal of the Binghamton Commercial College, to Miss Anna Seymour, all of Binghamton.

Died:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Mrs. Mary J. [Alcott], aged 47 years.

Died:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., John Finch, aged 16 years.

Chenango American, May 16, 1861

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. John D. Morse to Miss Caroline Young, both of Norwich.

Married:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by J.H. Stanbro, Esq., Mr. Albert D. Monroe to Miss Serrepta M. Fraser, both of Otselic.

Died:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Nathaniel Purdy, aged 75 years.

Chenango American, May 30, 1861

Married: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by Rev. A.S. Southworth, Mr. Chas. W. Creal, of Kiantone [Chautauqua Co. NY], to Miss Caroline I. Brooks.

Died:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Willis C. [Thomas], infant son of J.A. and JG. Thomas, aged 18 months.

Died:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mr. James Duncon, an old and very much esteemed citizen of that town.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Mr. Ashbel B. Rockwell, aged 78 years,

Happenings of the Times - Oxford Times, May 8, 1861

The Attack on Fort Pickens

Lieut. C. B. Reese, of the Engineer Corps of Fort Pickens, writes to his father at Canastota, Madison county, that an attack had been made on Fort Pickens, but was repulsed with a loss of 300 killed and many wounded on the part of the assailants, and no loss whatever on the side of the United States.  Lieut. Reese writes that the secessionists began to erect sand works, evidently with the intention of re-enacting the scene at Sumter.  The guns of Fort Pickens were opened on these creations, as soon as it was definitely known what the intentions of the secessionists were, when a general attack was made on the Fort, with the result above stated.  Lieut. Reese adds, in a hasty postscript, that "all --- can't take Pickens, now that [it] is reinforced."  This letter was received on Friday last.  It agrees in all important particulars with a letter from one of the garrison at Pickens received and published at Cincinnati, and the two give the most reliable news received from Pensacola since the bombardment of Sumter.  Utica Herald.

Oxford Times, May 15, 1861

Volunteers from Oxford: Capt. James Tyrrell returned to this village from Albany, on Monday of last week, for the purpose of raising additional volunteers, to fill up his company.  After a little exertion, fourteen young men left this village on the following day for Albany. The names of the Volunteers are:  Frank Root, Alfred Squires, Henry W. Eaton, Mandwell Gomes, Jr., D.W. Gasley, David Coughlin, Charles Laman, Stephen Figary, George Nichols, Harris Daniels, Edward R Willoughby, Edward Cable, Robert A. Nichols, Frank Gomes.

A fund was also raised for the Volunteers by our citizens on their departure.  Another company of Riflemen has been formed in this county, composed of young men of this village [Oxford], Norwich and other places, who are awaiting further orders.  

Oxford Times, May 15, 1861

Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., May 2d, 1861 [8th regiment]:  Our company from New York city arrived at this place on Friday, after a very uncomfortable passage.  The boys are in good spirits, and ready for service at any moment.  We have here New York summer now, trees are in full leaf,, and fruit commencing to grow on the trees.  The Naval Academy is situated here in a most delightful spot, fronting on the noble Chesapeake bay, and 28 miles from Washington. this is the landing place for troops.  The first night we had to sleep on the grass, but since then we have taken possession of the Officers quarters, a splendid block of buildings. It seems a pity to occupy them for troops.  It is  a large place walled off from the town, and contains about 4000 inhabitants.  Sentinels are posted around night and day, and pickets sent out to prevent surprise.  We have had several alarms and have had to turn out in the night, but I think it was to try the men. There are about 5000 troops stationed here, and one or two thousand arriving daily, but soon leave for Washington and other parts.

They talk of quartering us here for some time, but of course all is uncertainty  I like this better than I think I should Washington; that is for a time.  Reveille beats at 6 in the morning for the men to turn out.  Drill from 6 to 7, and then breakfast, which is composed of coffee, fried bacon, &c, then lounge about till 11, when the grand parade takes place with full band.  Then Dinner and parade again. We have some time to ourselves.  I was on sentry two night, cold work that, keeping guard.  I was guarding down the bay.  No sound to be heard but the ebbing of the water, or the regular tread of the relief guard.  It is a solemn sight at night, alone with the bayonets of the neighboring sentinels glistening in the moonlight.  Two days ago the men were gathered and the offer then made for those that wished to remain could do so.  I do not know of anyone willing to return.  As for me, I shall follow the fortunes of the gallant 8th, whatever they may be.  One thing, I believe the colors we carry will be returned or we shall leave our  -?- with them that fall in the hands of Providence.   D.