Vital Records, Norwich, NY, September 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 4, 1867

Marriages

In Hannibal Oswego Co. [NY] by Rev. T.H. Green, Mr. Kinyon Terry of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Naoma Van Petten, of the former place.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], August 27th, by Rev. John Cairns, Mr. Frank Hallenbeck to Miss Sarah A. Wright, both of Greene.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 22d, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Daniel Godfrey, to Mrs. Susan H. Converse.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], August 25th, by Rev. W.W. Bowdish, William Weir ESq. of Pittstown, Pa., to Miss Catharine Arnst of Bainbridge.

In West Eaton [Madison Co., NY], August 20th, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. E. Wildman, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Emma Medbury, of West Eaton.

A Silver Wedding:  Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Mason? of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Friday evening last, it being the 25th anniversary of their marriage, gave at their residence a very elegant and agreeable entertainment, on which occasion, much and truly to their surprise, they found themselves most liberally supplied with silver tokens of esteem.  Among other costly and valuable presents was an entire silver tea set, the joint offering of a few personal friends.  The articles were as gracefully received as they were unexpectedly and appropriately presented, and the whole affair passed off with all the pleasure and happiness that spring from the recurrence of these amenities of a refined and cultivated social life.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], September 3d, Mary Curtiss [Chapman], daughter of W.P. and Mary Chapman, aged 11 weeks.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 28th, Mrs. Margaret Woolard, widow of Jacob Woolard, aged 73 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Elam Yale, aged 86 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], August 14th, Dea. Esek R. Carpenter, aged 70? years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 23d, Mr. Harley Carrier, aged 64 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., nY],k August 24th, Sabrina L. [Sumner], wife of Calvin Sumner, aged 3 years. 

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], of dysentery, August 25th, George Elmer [Lewis], aged 6 years; and August 26th, Charles V. [Lewis], aged 4 years, sons of Napthall and Hannah M. Lewis, 

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], August 17th, Betsey M. [Simpson] wife of Nichola l. Simpson, aged 56 years.

In the insane department of the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], August 31st, Mr. Turner Barber, aged 73

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at his residence, on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 25th, Sidney L. Starr, aged 49 years.  The death of one so well and favorably known as the subject of this notice would seem to call for something more than the simple announcement of his decease.  Born upon the spot where he died and living there to full manhood, he had become so completely identified with the social and business relations of his native village, that his death has made an unusual impression on his friends and neighbors.  Generous, almost to a fault, kindhearted and sympathetic, he won the good will of all who knew him, and it will be long before he will be forgotten by the many recipients of his kindness.  His illness was a long but almost painless one, running over about a year and a half.  His naturally vigorous constitution gradually gave way to the slow wasting of disease. Throughout all his tedious illness he never uttered a complaint, and death came upon him like a gentle sleep. The widow and other surviving friends have the sympathies of our whole community.

Death Contradicted:  We last week published on the authority of a letter from New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], a notice of the death of Edgar J. Arnold, a young man of that place.  Mr. Arnold has since written to us, contradicting the report of his decease, and pronouncing himself alive and well. The hoax, by whomsoever perpetrated, was a very stupid and senseless one, and the author, if he could be discovered would receive the execration of the public.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 11, 1867

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents, on Wednesday morning, September 4th, 1867, by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. Daniel K. Comstock of Owego [Tioga Co., NY], to Miss Deliaette Bennett, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday morning, September 4th, by Rev. J.H. Kidder, Rector of St. Matthew's Church, Unadilla Mr. T. Spencer Baker, of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Lou H. Bailey, daughter of Samuel Bailey, Esq., of Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co.].

In Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co., NY], by Rev. A. Ensign, Mr. Frederick Ackerman, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Celinda D. Brown, of Cuyler.

In New Hartford [Oneida Co., nY], August 21st, by Rev. E. Furbish, Mr. George A. Purdy, of Cassville, Missouri, to Miss Carrie W. Pierce.

At Fock Falls, Wis., August 8th, by Rev. George Spaulding, Mr. E.L. Fitch, of New York City, to Miss Fannie N. Garland, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], September 5th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Clarissa Hale, relict of Israel Hale, and mother of N.B. Hale, aged 82 years and 5 months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], September 7th, Waity [Parker], wife of Davenport Parker, aged 54 years and 3 months.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], August 22d, Delilah [Lewis], wife of Abel Lewis, aged 61 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], August 25th, Mrs. Sarah Dimmick, wife of the late Matthew Dimmick, aged 81 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], September 3d, Mr. Hiram Ashcraft, aged 62 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 30th, Mrs. Ann Archer, aged 52 years.

In Troy [Rensselear Co. NY], July 29th, Angenette [Justice], daughter of William A. Justice, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 14 years.

Killed by lightning, in Oxford [Chenango co., NY], Sept. 4th, Susan H [Godfrey], wife of Daniel Godfrey.

Death by Lightning:  Through the politeness of the Telegraph Operator at Oxford, we are enabled to give our readers the following item of news. The lady who was killed was formerly Mrs. Susan H. Converse, and her marriage with Mr. Godfrey was published in the Union last week:

Oxford, Sept. 4, 1867:  A severe thunderstorm passed over this village about 3 o'clock this morning.  The lightning struck a house on State Street.  A Mrs. Godfrey, who was sleeping with her husband on the third floor, arose to shut the widow, when the lightning struck the house directly over the window, killing her instantly.  Her husband, who was asleep, was not aware of the occurrence until aroused by the other occupants of the building.  The house was badly injured, but not burned.  Mrs. Godfrey had been a widow but was married about ten days since.