Oxford Times, June 5, 1861
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by B.F. Lownsberry, Esq., Mr. Hiram Henry Worden of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth Thorpe of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Mr. Ashael R. Rockwell, aged 73 years.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Willie C. [Thomas], infant son of J.A. and J.G. Thomas, aged 18 months.
Died: In Pittston, Pa., on the 24th ult. William Jeffords, formerly a student of Oxford Academy, aged 29 years.
We learn that the child of Emerson Gibbs, which was thrown from a bridge and drowned while passing over the Chenango River near Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in February last, was recovered on Friday afternoon about a mile below where the accident occurred. The remains were found partly embedded in the sand and in a remarkable state of preservation.
Burned to Death: The Binghamton Republican [Broome Co., NY], says that on the 24th a man named Thomas Jefferson was burned to a crisp, by falling into the lime kiln, near the Lewis House, belonging to Richard Mather. He placed two boards across the kiln, and lying down went to sleep. It is supposed he was intoxicated, or overcome by the gas from the coal below.
Oxford Times, June 12, 1861
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Ezra Wells, aged 75 years.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Axey [Carter], wife of Aaron Carter, aged 64 years.
Died: In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Andrew Japhet.
Died: In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th lt., Mr. Nathaniel V. Eastwood, aged 33 years.
Died: In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. Alfred Brown, aged 67 years.
Oxford Times, June 19, 1861
Married: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. J.F. Hazen to Miss Tabitha Bush, both of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mr. Artemus G. Preston, aged 58 years.
Died: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on 12th inst., Richard Thompson, aged 25 years.
Died: In this village [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Alice R [Jackson], daughter of Henry and Sylvia Jackson aged 23 months.
Died: In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Carlos K. Pike, Esq., aged 49 years. Mr. Pike was a leading citizen of that town, and at the time of his death, was one of the commissioners of Excise of this Co.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Jehial Spafford, aged 61 years.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. Mr. Benjamin I. Burroughs, aged 81 years.
Died: In Tioga, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] on the 10th inst., Miss Maria Ford, aged 60 years, lately a resident of Greene [Chenango Co., NY, and sister of Mrs. Levi Farr.
Died: In Watertown, Jefferson Co., N.Y., Tuesday June 4th, Benjamin Cory, Esq., aged 66 years. Mr. Cory was for several years Editor and Publisher of the Oxford Gazette and People's Advertiser, and as such, will be remembered by many of our citizens.
Oxford Times, June 26, 1861
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by B. Lownsbery, Esq., Mr. George W. Lewis to Miss Olive A. Brooks, all of Oxford.
Married: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Andrew H. Ingersol of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Susan L. Thompson of Guilford.
Married: At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Andrew M. Dickinson to Miss Maggie L. Thompson of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]
Died: In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], May 16th, Hesler L. [Herrick], daughter of Jonas and Malinda Herrick, aged 25 years.
Died: In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst. of consumption, Sarah A. [Whitby], wife of F.M. Whitby, aged 36 years.
Died: in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst, Mr. George W. Smith, aged 52 years.
Death of Wm. H. Jeffords: It is seldom that we are called upon to perform a duty so painful as this, which records the death of one, in a high degree respected by large circles of acquaintances, dearly loved by associates and friends about the hearth stone. But so it is and so it must ever be. Here is not man's abiding place; yet a little while and it is said of him---he was.
Mr. Jeffords died at his place of residence in Pittston, Luzerne Co. Pa., on Thursday, May 30th, aged 29 years. He had formerly lived in the town of Triangle [Broome Co NY] where his parents still reside. Consequently from his long residence in this section, together with a wide felt influence, he was known to very many citizens of Chenango, Broome and Cortland Counties. In early life he formed an attachment for books and sought the pleasant paths along which the wise and good have traveled. From the district school he made his way, yes emphatically made his way (for his hands were hard by toil) to Oxford Academy, at which place, with the exception of one term at Owego, he received a thorough academical education During this course of study he was an instructor as well as student. All over Broome and Chenango counties are weeping eyes today because a loved Teacher has gone from earth.
When about 24 years of age, having reached a full maturity of years, he was admitted into the Junior Class of Union College where he graduated in 1857 with high honors. From College he went forth well prepared for the great work of teaching which up to the time of his last sickness, has been his constant employment. It may be said of him, he died at his post. In April, 1857, he married Miss Huldah Seeley of Oxford. For the past three years Mr. Jeffords and family have resided in Pittston, and he had there become justly noted as a teacher, highly valued as a citizen, a Christian and a friend. He occupied the first rank among educated men, and had shown himself worthy of all confidence as an educator. he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was superintendent of a large Sabbath School and was there too, highly prized for his many virtues.
But by a mysterious providence all this usefulness is suddenly checked; the curtain is fallen; a good man is removed from earth and people mourn. His last hours found him calm, peaceful and content, only desiring to live for the sake of his wife and little child. Requesting a favorite song to be sung, his pure spirit took its flight way to that "Beautiful Land." The funeral services were held in Upper Lisle, Broome County, June 1st. A very large number of people were present to perform the last act on earth for a dear friend. Rev. Mr. Wells,(Methodist) preached .... People's Journal
Happenings of the Times - Oxford Times, June 12, 1861
The Seceded States
Eleven States have up to the present time, formally withdrawn from the Union, The following table shows the date of the ordinance of secession:
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1. |
South Carolina |
December 20 |
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2. |
Mississippi |
January 9 |
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3. |
Alabama |
January 11 |
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4. |
Florida |
January 11 |
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5. |
Georgia |
January 19 |
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6. |
Louisiana |
January 26 |
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7. |
Texas |
February 1 |
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8. |
Virginia |
Aprl 17 |
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9. |
Arkansas |
May 6 |
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10. |
Tennessee |
May 6 |
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11. |
North Carolina |
May 21 |
The secession of the four States last enumerated was caused by the promulgation of the coercion doctrine.
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