Vital Records, Oxford, NY - October 1863

 Oxford Times, October 7, 1863

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th Sept. 1863, of consumption, Mr. Leander B. Foote, aged 49 years.  The subject of this brief notice came to our village in the winter of 1841, making it his residence for twelve years, in the early part of which time he married a daughter of the Hon Henry Balcom.  While residing at Oxford, he followed the business of a builder.  In 1853, he removed to Sycamore, Ill., and became extensively engaged in business relations, which taxed his physical powers to such an extent as to seem to plant the seeds of that fatal, though flattering malady, which brought him to his grave.  He subsequently resided for a short time in EauClaire, Wis., returning again to Sycamore, and thence to Oxford, in November last, to one in the town of his earlier usefulness. while residing in EauClaire, Wis., Mr Foote sustained not only the reputation of an honest business man, but was the highly esteemed Master of EauClaire Lodge of Masons, which he organized by the efficient interest, which he ever took in the order, and where he left a large circle of sympathizing friends, whose respect for, and sad but cherished memories of the deceased, will go with them through life.  Unable longer to pursue active business interests, he returned to Oxford. among his numerous earlier friends, who had always known him as a pure minded and upright man, possessing spotless morals and firm integrity, discerning and acknowledging readily what he seemed to believe right, and daring always the right to pursue and vindicate.  Those who knew him more intimately in his home and domestic relations, loved him as a kind, indulgent and faithful husband, father, brother and friend, he bearing finally his unyielding illness with undeviating patience and resignation, trusting meekly to the promise of a Savior for future happiness.  When his light went out that link that binds a hushand to his fond wife, and a father to an only and beloved child was broken, but the sacred tie of the memory of the living will endure always.  Thus has a good man lived and died, His body rests form its labors in his grave, where the grass is always springing green, and over the hallowed spot will the dews of eventide weep tears until the end of time.

At Cleveland, Ohio, on the 19th ult., Mr. Augustus Mowrey, of the 161st Regiment, while on his way to his home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on 22d ult., Franklin Whitney, Esq., aged 60 years.

In the Regimental Hospital at Brashear City, La., on the 3d Sept., Oscar F. Root, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.

Oxford Times, October 14, 1863

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co, NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. O. Balcom, Mr. Henry Willcox of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anvinetta Buckley of Oxford

Married:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. George H. Bartoo of East Greene, to Miss Mary J. Watson of the same place.

Married:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. Mr. Otis, Mr. Samuel Lucas of Smithville to Miss Caroline Raymond of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on 24th ult. by Rev. S.F. Whittier, Mr. Nathan -?- to Miss Eliza M Smith, both of Guilford ][Chenango Co., NY]

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the -?- ult., Mrs. Cynthia Green, wife of Arthur Green, deceased, aged 71 years.

Died:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th, Mrs. Desire Pickett, aged 71 years.

Oxford Times, October 21, 1863

Married:  In Vesper, Onondaga Co. [NY], on the 14th Oct. by Rev. Thomas Brown, Mr. Divillo S. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anna M. Brown of Vesper, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Theron G. Willcox, to Miss Emeline McPherson both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. M.S. Platt, Mr. John N. Holmes of West Eaton [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Attie M. Mead of Smyrna.

Married:  In Smithville Centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.C. ransom, Mr. Lemuel Terrel to Miss Susan B. Wells, both of Smithville.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. Mr. William H. Keech, aged 22 years.

Died:  At Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 11, Mr. Samuel S. Sheldon, of 161st Reg. of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  At Folly Island, near Charleston, recently Mr. Nathan Blencoe, of 144th Reg., formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango co., NY], aged 22 years.

Died:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. Emily D. [Steere], wife of Cyrus F. Steere, aged 38 years.

Died:  At Norwich, Conn., suddenly, of disease of the heart, on the 10th inst., Mary [Perkins], wife of Capt. Jas. Perkins, aged 69 years.

Oxford Times, October 28, 1863

Died: At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 1st, Erastus Agard, esq., aged 76 years.

Died:  At Folly Island, S.C., on the 19th Sept. Lieut. Ira D. Jacobs, son of Rev. Edwin P. Jacobs, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  At Union Mills, Erie Co. Pa., Sept. 15th, Lucy [Agard], wife of Dr. J.C. Agard, son of Erastus Agard, Esq., of Smithville Flats.

Died:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ins.t, Harriet [Browning], wife of Mr.  Halsey Browning, aged 31 years.