Oxford Times, March 1, 1865
Married: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. -?- Clark of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss M.J Cary of -?-
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. Richard Smith, aged 87 years.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. Abigail [Hackett], wife of Daniel Hackett, aged 73 years.
Died: At East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness, on the 10th? ult. Mr. Henry Day, son of Alexander Day, aged 21 years.
Died: In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Mr. Elijah Fenton, aged 86 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Eli L. [Gilbert], son of Geo. M. and Fanny J. Gilbert, aged 9 months.
Died: In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, 1865, Mr. James O. Stratton, aged 31 years. The deceased was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and educated at the Academy there. In early life he became the subject of divine Grace, and united with the Presbyterian Chruch in Oxford, at the age of 10 years, and three years since on removing his residence connected himself with the 2d Congregational Church, Coventry. Mr. Stratton's character was marked for his industry, simplicity and humility; meek and consistent as a Christian; kind and obliging as a friend and neighbor; honest and upright in all his dealings with his fellow men; tender, affectionate and faithful as a husband and son. During his protracted ill health for the last four years, he has endured (at intervals) the most excruciating pain, yet such was his uncomplaining nature and industrious habits, but few save his own bereft companions and mother, were aware of his intense sufferings. For months previous to his death, "wearisome nights were appointed onto him" and "he endured a great fight of affliction." But his hope in his Saviour remained firm and unshaken, an anchor to his soul, sure and steadfast. His abiding trust in the merits of the Redeemer was thus enduring and supporting. In view of his departure he was ready, anxiously waiting for the -?- Jesus, said he is present with me. "Already have I [...unreadable...]"We shall meet again in Heaven." His death was calm and peaceful without a struggle or a groan, wearily he fell asleep in Jesus. Leaving a young and stricken wife whom he dearly loved and cherished, a dear kind mother, and many relatives and friends who deeply mourn his loss, while they feel for him to die was gain.
Oxford Times, March 8, 1865
Married: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Charles J. Stratton to Miss Mary Kinney, all of Oxford.
Married: At Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY], Feb. 18th, by Rev. B. F. MeLaughlin, Mr. Wm. D. Adams, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Julia Farrell of Frankfort [Herkimer Co. NY].
Married: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on 1st inst., by Rev. W. G Queal, Mr. Hiram P. Hovey of Gulford, to Miss Lydia S. Ireland of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19th, Mr. John Nugar, aged 67 years.
Died: In Panola, Ill., Feb. 1st, Mr. Edwin French, son of James French, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.
Died: At Friendship, N.Y., Jan. 14th, of consumption, Prof. James Sylla, A.M., aged 32 years.
Died: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Eunice [Alcott], wife of Mr. Joseph Alcott, aged 60 years.
Oxford Times, March 15, 1865
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by the Rev. W. C. Bliven, Mr. Zelotes Burton to Miss Sarah A. Dory, all of Oxford.
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Royal Newton of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Catharine L. Keech of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].
Married: In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st Feb. by Rev. T.M. Williams, Mr. Calvin Lee of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Samantha Jones of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
Married: In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. Mr. Hubbs, Mr. Isaac B. PerLee to Miss Laura A. Pellet, both of North Norwich.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst. Flora Augusta [Russell], adopted daughter of Rev. Bishop A. Russell, aged 3 years and 7 months.
Died: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] on the -?- ult. Mr. Isaac Bill, aged 83? years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Deborah Fairchild [Eggleston], wife of Nathaniel Eggleston, Jr., aged 51 years.
Free Again: Major H.A. Roome set free at last from captivity in rebellion, has returned very much to the relief and delight of his friends and neighbors. The Major is looking better than might have been expected, and he assures us that he has been preserved at considerable personal expense, rather than through the care or kindness of his keepers.
Robert Pickens, of the 10th N.Y. Cavalry, set free from the durance vile of Libby, is again with his friends. His estimate of the care and comforts of a captive Union soldier at Richmond, is not flattering, and his appearance gives weight to his words.
Oxford Times, March 22, 1865
Married: At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. S. Johnson, Deacon James Harrison to Mrs. Sarah Ann Harrison, both of Smithville Flatts [Chenango Co., NY].
Married: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. John Smith to Miss Augusta H. Payne, both of butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY].
Married: In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Mr. H.G. Stevens to Miss Leetina St. John, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, of inflammation of the lungs, Mr. Harry Pellet, aged 55 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Loria [Burrows], wife of Henry Burrows, aged 60 years.
Died: On Hart's Island, New York Harbor, March 2d, Mr. Meritt C. Shaver, of the 9th Heavy Artillery, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years.
Oxford Times, March 29, 1865
Died: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. Mr. Myron Robbins, aged 55 years.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Helon V. [Davis], only daughter of George W. and Catharine Davis, aged 8 years.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mary E. [Hammond], daughter of Chester and Sophronia Hammond, aged 14 years.
Died: At the Army Square Hospital, Washington, Dec. 14th, of chronic diarrhea, Clark H. Woods, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. K, 10th N.Y. Cavalry.
Died: In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on 13th, Mr. Thomas Gorton, aged 73 years.
Died: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on 17th inst. Mr. Charles A. Lathrop, aged 51 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Dea. Orris Hamilton, aged 61 years.
Died: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Fanny [Rich], wife of I.P. Rich, aged 42 years.
Died: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Simeon Fosgate, aged 28 years.
Oxford Times, March 15, 1865
Death of James W. Eaton
James W. Eaton, son of Mr. Warren Eaton of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died in the Prison Hospital at Salisbury, N.C., January 3d last. Mr. Eaton was a member of the 5th N.Y. Heavy Artillery, and had more than once bravely and gallantly faced the enemy upon many a well fought field, doomed at last to suffer death by the cruelty and inhumanity of rebel captivity. He was a young man of exemplary life, blameless character and pure patriotism. The following extract from a letter to his afflicted family, by a friend who was with him in his last hours tells the sad story of his sufferings and his death.
"He had frozen his feet, I think on or about the 21st of Nov., it being very cold there at that time. Sometime in Dec., perhaps near the middle of the month, learning his situation, I sent for him to come to the Hospital where I was nursing, and succeeded in getting him admitted, hoping thereby to save his life, even if I could not his feet, which when I come to dress, presented a horrible picture. He told me that he had frequently tried to get in the Hospital but like many others with frozen feet had been unsuccessful, the Doctors either having a dread of frost bites or what was worse, little or no feeling for our sick, suffering and dying prisoners.
At the time he was admitted, his feet were swollen twice their usual size, the flesh on his toes had already become putrid, and it was not long before they dropped off, and he was minus toes. Amputation became necessary, consequently on the 29th of Dec. he had to submit to that painful operation. The right foot was taken off mid-way between the toes and ankle, the left leg four inches perhaps below the knee. He had borne his afflictions up to this time with so much fortitude and cheerfulness that I had entertained strong hopes of his recovery. But the shock was too much for his system, not having proper diet or stimulants to keep him up, the diarrhea setting in, he ran down very fast. During the last hours of his life he lay stupid, apparently unconscious of anything that was transpiring, in that state he dropped off. He left his testament and diary with me to take care of for him, little thinking perhaps at the time that he would so soon be called from his trials, afflictions and imprisonment there to a brighter world above.
In conclusion, let me assure you that after he was admitted in the hospital, he had, so far as our limited means would permit, every care and want attended to. Being his nurse I watched over him night and day, and did all in my power to make him comfortable and restore him to health."
Most respectfully, &c. Luther T. Dodson
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