Vital Records, Norwich, NY - April 3, 1861

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 3, 1861

Married:  HOLCOMB - JOHNSON:  In Norwich, on the 27th ult. by Rev. L. Wright, Asahel R. Holcomb, to Miss Abbie A. Johnson, both of this town [Norwich].

Married:  ADAMS - LYON:  March 24th, 1861, by Rev. W. Peek, Charles W. Adams, of Kings Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Caroline Lyon, of Batavia, Genesee Co., N.Y.

Married:  SHIPPY - EDMONDS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, 1861, by Rev. R. Woodmansee, Daniel Shippy of Eaton, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Angeline Edmonds, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [Note:  Eaton is in Madison Co., NY.  above presented as published]

Death of Mattie Stanley:  On Thursday last, at an hour when the day was slowly dying, one of the fairest and most amiable of our village girls passed peacefully over "Death's cold river" and entered upon a life of eternal joy.  She had suffered much, and very patiently, the shadow of the destroyer did not terrify her, and her pure spirit passed from its beautiful mould so quietly that none who watched  could say when the "end of earth" for her was reached.  All who knew Mattie Stanley will remember her long as one of the brightest, rosiest maidens of our village, and her young associates will never cease to think of her while they live, as of one whom they could and did  love dearly.  Her funeral was attended on Sunday, by nearly all of our villagers of both sexes, and the sympathy shown for the bereaved mother was of that nature that soothes instead of exciting the sore and troubled heart.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 10, 1861

Married:  RANDALL - KETCHUM:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 26th, at the residence of and by the Rev. O. Ketchum and the bride's father, Albert R. Randall, of Cuyler [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Frances D. Ketchum, of Lincklaen.

Died:  SQUIRE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Marcy 10, 1861, Abigail E. Squire, wife of Oriel Squire, aged -?- years and 5 months.

Died:  HART:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th u lt., Mrs. Polly Hart, aged 61? years.

Died:  TUCKER:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], March 30th of Diptheria, Dinna? M. [Tucker], daughter of -?- and Lucy Tucker, aged 21 years.

Died:  PHETTEPLACE:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], April 2d, Mrs. Lillies Phetteplace, relict of the late Thomas Phetteplace. of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  aged 80 years.  The body of the deceased was brought to this place for burial, by the side of her husband.  Mrs. P. was one of the pioneers of this region, having with her husband settled in this town when there was but two log houses where the village of Norwich now stands.  

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 24, 1861

Married:  DRAKE - McCARTY:  In Port Jervis, Orange co. [NY], Jan. 6th, 1861, by Rev. H. Dutcher, Frederick Drake to Miss Mary McCarty, both of Westfall, Pa.

Married:  ECKLE - WALSH:  By the same, in the same place, Jan. 20th, Leonard Eckle to Miss Ellen Walsh, both of Port Jervis [Orange Co., NY]

Married:  MEDDAUGH - RHODES:"  By the same, in the same place, on the 30th ult. John H. Meddaugh to Miss Henrietta Rhodes, both of Pike co., Pa.

Married:  VAN INWEGEN - WOODWARD:  Also by the same, in the same place, on the 12th inst., George Van Inwegen to Miss Frances Woodward, both of Port Jervis, N.Y. [Orange Co.].

Died:  WOOD:  In No. Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. Mrs. Phoebe Wood, relict of Newhall Wood, and mother of Nelson O. Wood, aged 72.

Died:  BILLINGS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 17th of typhoid fever, Samuel E. Billings, M.D., aged 23 years.  Dr. Billings graduated at the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, Ohio, in May, 1857, with credit, attracting attention, while there, as a student of more than ordinary ability.  He opened an office in this place soon after his return, and by his pleasing manners, close attention to business, and diligence in his studies, secured at once the confidence of those who sought his advice.  Gentlemanly in his deportment, persevering in the profession of his choice, the future of his career certainly gave abundant promise of usefulness.  His early dalliance upon public life, has been followed by an early and greatly lamented death.  During his long and distressing illness, the most unwearied exertions, both of his physician and attendants, were put forth to save him, but death was inexorable.  His protracted sickness was improved in seeking acceptance with God, through Jesus Christ, a work which he most deeply deplored, having neglected until then. The most precious evidences of pardon and justification were enjoyed by him for a number of days before his death.  His end was peaceful "Come Lord Jesus, come quickly, and release me from all pain, Jesus is all, and in all," were the last words he uttered.  At his request, the services of his funeral were held in Smyrna, among the people with whom his childhood and youth were spent, and where his body now reposes, by the side of kindred dust.  The deep sympathy manifested by the large audience which attended was held by those who knew him best. Being a staff officer of the 41st regiment of NY.S. militia, the company under Captain Tyrrell, kindly tendered their services, and he was buried with military honors. He leaves a heart stricken wife, to mourn his early death.

SCOTT:  In Galena, Illinois, on Tuesday morning, April 9th, in the 31st year of her life, Mrs. Mary C. Scott, wife of D.W. Scott, Esq. of Galena.  Mrs. Scott was born in Sharon, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.] and her early life was passed in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], where her father, Dr. James Thompson, still resides.  She was there united in marriage with D.W. Scott, Esq., and about 8 years ago they made their home in this city [Galena], where they have since resided.  After an illness of four months, in which she patiently endured the most acute pain, her life has terminated on earth, to be begun in heaven.  On Tuesday morning at 8-1/2 o'clock, without a struggle and apparently without pain, she quietly, gently sunk into the sleep of death, "Like one Who wraps the drapery of his coach about him, And lies down to pleasant dreams."  Mrs. Scott was known to a large circle of friends, and was loved by all who knew her.  Unobtrusive and gentle in her manner, kind and affectionate in disposition, possessing a well cultivated and superior mind, and a Christian heart, she was justly esteemed one of the most lovable of women.  During Rev. Mr. Sweney's pastorate of the First Presbyterian Chruch, of this city she united with it, and has lived a consistent Christian life.  Many a heart will be pained to hear of her death and hundreds will deeply sympathize with her husband and only son, in their great affliction.  The funeral services took place at the Presbyterian Church, on Thursday forenoon, where a large concourse of friends were assembled to pay their last sad respect to the deceased.  The sermon was preached by the Rev. J.M. Vincent, from Rev. vs 13-17.  Galena Advertiser.

Happenings of the Times - Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 10, 1860

Charleston [South Carolina]:  Fort Sumter has unconditionally surrendered.  The news has just come.  Ex-Senator Chestnut, Ex-Gov. Manning and Wm. P. Miles have just landed and marched to Gov. Pickens' residence, followed by a dense crowd, wild with joy.  It is reported that 10 men of Fort Sumter are killed, and that the Federal flag was shot away by the Palmetto Guards at Morris Island.  In all 3000 shots have been fired.  No Carolinians are hurt.  Maj. Anderson and his men, under guard, were conveyed to Morris Island. The bells are ringing a merry peal, and our people are engaged in every demonstration of joy.  It is estimated that there are 9000 men under arms on the Island, and in the neighborhood.

W. Porcher Miles has just returned from Fort Sumter.  He says no one was killed at Sumter.  This is reliable, and it is published to arrest all previous reports to the contrary.