Oxford Times, April 3, 1861
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Hiram E. Lewis of Oxford, to Miss Jane Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].
Married: In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th ult., by Rev. E.N. Ruddock, Mr. Albert Sumner to Miss Marilla Wells, all of East Pharsalia.
Died: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Warren Decker, aged 33 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. Samuel Dickson, aged 55 years.
Died: Same day, Miss Polly Foster, aged 70 years.
Died: We copy from the Northern Christian Advocate the following notice of the late Mrs. Stratton: "Mrs. Rachel Stratton, wife of Isaac J Stratton, Esq., died in great peace at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] on the 19th day of January, 1861, aged 74 years. Her parents were pious and members of the Baptist denomination, Dea. Punderson, her father being an officer of the Revolution, and greatly respected. She moved with them when quite young from near Albany, the place of her birth, to Washington Co., where at the early age of 12 years, she experienced the saving power of the gospel, and was clearly converted to God. At the age of 17, she was joined in marriage with her now bereaved partner, both of them having already united with the Church. Brother and sister Stratton early emigrated to Chenango county, then a wilderness. Most ardently did the deceased desire the opportunity of mingling in the worship of God's people and ministering to Christ's ambassadors, and the privilege was soon granted. Their house became a regular place of preaching for the Methodist itinerant; and how cordially they were received, and affectionately treated, many a weary ambassador of Christ could testify. And who that ever knew her would not bear witness to her exemplary and peculiarly joyful Christian life. Her last sickness was painful and lingering, but in it was evidenced the triumph of grace. A favorite expression with her was, 'What should I do now without religion? Precious Jesus!" She breathed her last in the bosom of her affectionate family, and the funeral was attended by W.R. Cobb and a sermon preached from 1st Peter 2d chapter, 17th verse, a text of her own selection some years previous." W.N.P.
Oxford Times, April 10, 1861
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. JC. Ransom, Mr. Charles C. Matteson of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rachel L. Holmes of Oxford.
Died: At Suspension Bridge, on the 31st ult. suddenly, of a disease of the heart, Laura [Eggleston] relict of Levi Eggleston, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] aged 48 years.
Died: At Troy, Pa., on the 2d inst., Julia [Hopkins], wife of Mr. John F. Hopkins, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 30th ult., Mrs. Susanna Robinson, aged 59 years.
Died: In Batavia, Illinois, on the 29th ult., Dr. Thompson Mead, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 49 years.
Died: In Plymouth [Chenango co., NY], on the 17th ult. Mrs. Hannah Hinman, aged 23 years.
Died: In Guilford [Chenango co., NY], on the 30th ult. Charlotte Winsor, aged 75 years.
Oxford Times, April 17, 1861
Married: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Eli M. Shay to Miss Harriet E Clapper, both of Afton.
Married: Also by the same, on the 27th ult. in Sanford [Broome Co., NY], Mr. Lewis L. Russel to Miss Emma A. Williams, both of Sanford.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Louis Burton aged 91 years.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mary [Bowers], daughter of Gilbert and Theoda Bowers, aged 5 years.
Died: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Lotta [Bradley], wife of Mr. Lambert Bradley, aged 53 years.
Died: In South Byron, N.Y. [Genesee Co.], on 2d inst., Eddie [Tucker], second son of James B. and Mary E. Tucker, and grandson of Charles Walker, aged 4 years 8 months and 16 days.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. Margarette [Harrison], wife of Joseph Harrison, deceased, aged 81 years.
Died: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Polly [Nichols], wife of John Nichols, aged 61 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY],. on the 7th inst. Lucy [Brown], wife of Mr. Coddington B Brown, aged 57 years.
Oxford Times, April 27, 1861
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. A. Clark Hartson to Miss Laura A. Ingham, both of Oxford.
Married: In Sidney, Iowa, March 31st, by Judge F. Rector, Mr. Amos Hughson of Kenosha, Nebraska, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maria A. [Blivin], daughter of W.D. Blivin, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 13th inst., Mr. Harley Beardsley, aged 70 years.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. James Burroughs, aged 70 years.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 13th inst., N. Manetta [Rice], daughter of William G. and Almira Rice, aged 6 years.
Died: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, Miss Louisa R. Curtis, aged 28 years.
Died: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Addie Amelia [Flagg], daughter of Henry B. and Sarah Flagg, aged 10 mos. and 8 days.
Happenings of the Times - Oxford Times, April 17, 1861
The War Opened!
On Thursday last, a demand was made by Gen. Beauregard upon Major Anderson for the unconditional surrender of Fort Sumter. The only reply was a positive refusal to surrender, and that to do so would be inconsistent with the duty he owes to his Government. The Jefferson Davis rebellion, representing the seven seceding States, will be seen from our report, have commenced a formal war upon the United States, and destroyed Fort Sumter. Our readers are aware of the earnest forbearance with which Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet have sought by every possible act to avoid this collision. They have not only been willing, but more than willing to unite in calling a Convention, which would [have] settled this question Never has a rebellion been so wanton and fiendish. We withhold further comments, for want of space, and until we can receive reliable dispatches from Washington.
Oxford Times, April 24, 1861
War.
War, with all its horrors is upon us, the first gun has been fired, the first blood has been shed. The noble flag of our Country has been desecrated and trampled upon the Public Forts. Arsenals and shipping have been seized. Armies have been raised, treachery, rebellion, and insurrection, are rampant; the common tie of Brotherhood, existing among the States is sought to be severed and oligarchy has sprung up among some of the Southern States, by which it is sought to establish a separate and independent government, showing to the world that the great experiment of a Republican confederation of States is a failure, and that our Democratic institutions cannot be sustained. There are those in both the northern and Southern States who endeavor to show that each individual State can secede from the common associated community of States at their pleasure, and set up separate governments. Shall such a state of things exist? Shall we, the sons of noble sires - sires that fought and bled to establish our Independence - supinely still and see our noble and happy Country dismembered and made a byword for the despots of Europe? Shall all the fond anticipations of the heroes of the Revolution, shall all the hopes and blessings of the present hour be dashed to the ground? Forbid it Almighty God! Forbid it my country men! Throw off the apathy that has so long lain upon you; lay aside the worship of the almighty dollar; arouse yourselves to the importance of maintaining this heretofore happy Union; rally around that flag that has for seventy years waved over the land of the free; let its stars and stripes be your rallying word; gather under the wings of the spread eagle, and call upon the God of battle to assist you in defending our glorious Constitution! Stop not to ask how has this unhappy state of things been brought about. Think not to lay the blame on this party or on that. What matter it? The war has commenced; the enemy are upon us; and unless promptly met will lay this, our happy country, in ruins.
Let no selfish motive, no party feelings deter you from your duty. Arise as one man, in the majesty of your strength, and say to the rebels, and the world, that "The Stars and Strips forever shall wave / O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave."
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