Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 24, 1867
Marriages
In German [Chenango Co., NY], July 14th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. David C. Griffing, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to miss Marilla Hilliard, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], June 24th by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. H.M. Bickwith, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss R. Sharp of Preston.
In German [Chenango Co., NY], July 11th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Rev. Sidney Wilber, of Arcadia, Wayne Co. [NY], to Miss Mary Louise Cowan, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].
In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Hiram Gritman, Esq., Mr. Charles Rice, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Rouse of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].
In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 25th, by Rev. L.V. Ismond, A.C. Goff, M.D., of Otisco [Onondaga Co., NY] to Miss Helen M. Slussar of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].
In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 3d, Mr. Thomas Petley, to Miss Betsy A. Hamilton, all of Bainbridge.
Deaths
In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 20th, of consumption, Mr. William Crozier, aged 34 years. His funeral was attended on Sunday by a large concourse of citizens, including Masons and Firemen, of which organizations he was an esteemed member. At a Special Communication of Norwich Lodge, No. 302, F. and A.M., held at Masonic Hall, Norwich, July 21sat, 1867, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Supreme Grand Master of the Universe has seen fit in his infinite wisdome to remove from our temporal Lodge below, to the Grand lodge above, our friend and Brother, William Crozier: therefore,
Resolved, That in the removal by death of our worthy Brother, this Lodge has lost one of its worthy members, and each individual member thereat a friend; and that we will cherish his memory as that of an upright man, who in all the relations of life endeavored to maintain with sincerity the dignified character of his profession as a Mason.
Resolved, That we tender to the family and immediate relatives and friends of the deceased, our heartfelt and affectionate sympathy in this their sad bereavement; and that we commend them to the care of Him who looks down with infinite compassion upon the widow and fatherless in the hour of their desolation.
Resolved: That the usual badge of mourning be displayed in this lodge for the period of thirty days, in respect to the memory of our deceased Brother, and that a copy of these Resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased, and that they be published in the village papers.
In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 28th, Mr. Lorrin Sweet, aged 59 years 9 months and 15 days.
In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 28th, Abigail [Waterman], widow of Stephen Waterman, aged 69 years.
In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Suddenly, July 16th, Mr. Berry Eaton, aged 83 years.
Shot by the Indians, June 27th, 1867, about forty miles beyond Julesburg Colorado, Mr. James Nelson Dimock of Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N.Y., aged 31 years.
The deceased was a son of Brown Dimock, formerly of Burlington, Otsego Co. [NY], but at present residing in Bainbridge, Chenango Co. [NY]. He was a young man of quiet, modest and unassuming manners, but resolute and energetic in business. He had been for some years upon our extreme western frontier, traveling among and trading with the Indians. On several occasions he had been with our government agents, assisting them to conduct their trains which conveyed the goods that they were to deliver to various tribes of Indians. During last winter he paid a short visit to his parents and friends in the east, but hurried back to the west again, in the latter part of March, on account of the sickness of his uncle, with whom he was now engaged in the trading business. At the time of his death he was with this uncle (Mr. Nelson Dimock formerly of Burlington, N.Y.) conducting a train conveying merchandise from Julesburg to Denver, Colorado. When about forty miles beyond Julesburg, it being near night, he took one man with him and rode ahead of the train, to look for a camping ground for the night. After proceeding about one-mile from the train, they found themselves completely surrounded by Indians, and their retreat cut off. They turned and endeavored to fight their way back to their friends. Immediately the alarm was given through the train, and others started to their rescue. When they came in sight, these two men were engaged in a desperate hand-to-hand fight with the Indians; but before they could render any assistance, young Dimock fell pierced through the body by an arrow, with another thrust deep into his side. He lived about one hour after his friends reached him. His first words were, "They have caught me now, uncle; but I have always been so lucky that I had become careless." Besides a father and mother, now bereaved of their last child, he leaves a loving wife to mourn his loss.
Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 31, 1867
Marriages
In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], July 8th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. David Shippey, Jr., of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss DeFranchie Isbell, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].
In this village, [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 13th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. S.J. Molson of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], to Miss Mary E. Brusmel of Norwich.
In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 10th, by Rev. F. Rogers, D.D., of Greene, Mr. Henry B. Morris, of Burlington, N.J., to Miss Annie B. Knapp, of New Berlin.
In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 7th, by Rev. G.E. Flint, Mr. Charles Maxon of Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Celestia Camp, of South New Berlin.
Deaths
In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], July 27th, Mrs. Melinda Barr, wife of Alanson Barr, aged 45 years 5 months and 13 days.
In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], july 21st, Mr. James Hogg, aged 86 years.
In Cleveland, Oswego Co. [NY], June 27th, 1867, of consumption, Miss Marilla Tracy, aged 20 years, 1 month and 11 days, late of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
Farewell, dear girl, thy toils are o'er, / Thy transient life is sped; / We'll see thy face on earth no more, Thou sleep'st among the dead.
No more can sickness, pain or grief / Thy tender frame come o'er; / From sorrow, too, thou find'st relief, / Upon that blissful shore.
Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet! / No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour. / Securely shall thy ashes lie, / And wait the summons from on high.
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