Vital Records, Oxford, NY - November 1859

 Oxford Times, November 2, 1859

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 29th, Sarah Jane Newkirk, in the 29th year of her age.  The life of this young lady was a very beautiful exemplification of the Christian graces.  Early dedicated to the Lord in the Sacrament of Baptism, of great natural amiability of temper, and from her childish years manifesting a tender conscientiousness and a very high degree of religious sensibility; at the age of sixteen she took upon herself the vows of the Christian covenant, in the Apostolic rite of confirmation, and soon after was admitted to partake of the support of the Lord.  Her career thenceforward was a singularly uniform and consistent one, rich in those fruits which demonstrated her faith to be a living, effective principle and not merely emotional or sentimental.  Whatever duty she undertook was punctually, constantly and perseveringly performed.  As a Sunday School Teacher, in which capacity she labored faithfully for many years, she was eminently successful in winning the affection of her pupils, the secret of her influence over them being a heart full of loving interest in their spiritual welfare, and so unfailing as to constrain her to continue her kind offices in their behalf even after a due regard for her declining health demanded that she should absent herself from the school.  As a member of St. Paul's choir she exhibited a like fidelity.  In gentle offices to the sick or needy she was ever prompt.  An affectionate daughter and sister, a constant friend, a cheerful companion, an exemplary Christian; of such tenderness for the feelings of others, that the apprehension of having by word or act, caused another pain would not suffer her to rest until she had done what she could to make reparation for the supposed offence.  Her removal from our midst has created a vacancy in our little community which will long be felt by those who knew her best.  Of a more than usually diffident and retiring disposition, she seemed to shrink from speaking much about her religious experience. We have ever observed a like reluctance in them, in the depth and reality of whose piety we had most reason to confide. But from those who marked well her life and conversation, the grace within, which fashioned them, could not be hidden.  Her humility, too, forbade the making a display of her feelings. True evangelical goodness has no consciousness of its own worth.  It prostrates itself at the foot of the Cross, and pleads not its own merits, but the forgiveness of its unworthiness and imperfection for Jesus' sake.  Such was the Rock upon which our departed sister built her hope.  And well did it sustain her in the trying hour.  When apprised that her end was at hand, she welcomed the message which summoned her hence and looked joyfully forward to that "rest which remaineth for the people of God." The bed of death was made to appear to those who surrounded it as the very threshold of Paradise.  Wondrously did her Savior sustain her. To sum up all in one little word, her own song of victory, her end was "peace, prefect peace."

Oxford Times, November 9, 1859

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James H. Finch of Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Philena Fox of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Jeremiah T. Loomis of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Maria S. Wheeler, of East Greene.

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. A.R. jones, Mr. Isaac S. Watts of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Cyntha Wiles of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Frances M. [Gray], daughter of Noyes and Caroline Gray, aged 10 years.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Hiram Parsons, aged 41 years.

Died:  In Hamilton, Ill. Sept. 21st, Mr. Arnold B. Wilbur, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], aged 51 years.

Oxford Times, November 16, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Oscar J. Thompson to Miss Carrie H. Harrison, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th by the same, Mr. John C. Simpson to Miss Harriet A. Purington, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mrs. Thankful M. Holmes, aged 66 years.

Died:  In this city [Houston, Texas] on the 19th of Oct. of yellow fever, Frances [Perkins], wife of Alvin S. Perkins, late of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Though this estimable lady has been but a short time among us, she had won the esteem and love of all who came within the circle of her influence, uniting as she did the charms of warmest friendship with the faith and practice of a Christian.  Almighty God has in His wisdom taken from the church a true daughter, from her family a faithful and devoted wife, mother and sister, and from her friends if possible, a more than friend.  But we may give Him thanks for the good example of this humble and faithful servant, who having finished her course in faith, now rests from her labors.  Her last words were "It is finished."  Yes, her race is run, her battle fought, her victory won. She now dwells with Him who is the resurrection and the life.  "Tis sweet, as year by year we lose / Friends out of sight, to muse / How great in Paradise our store.  Houston Telegraph

Died:  In this city [Houston, Texas], of consumption, on the 22d Oct. in the 50th year of his age, Mr. Leonard S. Perkins, formerly of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Honored by all, as faithful in every worldly trust, yet honored as a true and consistent follower of Christ, has this beloved friend walked with us, during the past 20 years.  Since the organization of the Protestant Episcopal Chruch in Texas, Mr. Perkins has been a Warden or Vestryman, of either Christ's Church, Houston, or St. Paul's Church, Galveston.  His consistency and devotion in this respect, was characterized in the quiet and unobtrusive faithfulness of a Godly and consistent life.  Beyond common allotment his last illness was protracted, but the language of gratitude and appreciation of the blessings, as he termed them, by which he was soothed and comforted and with that peace which passes all understanding, he met his Master's call, resigned his beloved wife and sightless boy into the hands of Him who gave them.  But these friends whom he hath left in the darkness of affliction, have the brightest hope to cheer them, that the path of the just, even though it passeth through the valley of the shadow of death, is as the shining light which shineth more and more unto the perfect day.  The brightest record which mortal can leave, was his.  His name so dear to earth, is now written in the book of life, by Him who says "Whosoever liveth and believth in me, shall never die."  Peace child of God, / Thy earthly trials are o'er, / The thorny path is trod / Thy Shepherd trod before / Full well he kept his word / I'm with thee to the end; / Fear not, I am the Lord / Thy never failing friend  .... Houston Telegraph

Oxford Times, November 23, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on 16th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John C. Tyllon to Miss Jane C. Brookins, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mr. Solomon S. Grover, aged 47 years.

Died:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. Mr. Slaughter Close aged 63 years.

Oxford Times, November 30, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Edwin Chruch of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Margaret A. Richmond of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26th, by Elder M.L. Bennett, Mr. Benjamin Newton of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nancy Toombs of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  At the Hamilton House, Chicago, on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Whipple, George L. Foote of Onion Grove, Iowa (formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]), to Miss Emily E. Main, daughter of William Main of Oxford.

Died:  in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d Oct. Mr. Seba Beardsley, aged 64 years 5 months.

Died:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., Mr. Ephraim Whitney, aged 81 years.

Ira P. Barnes, Esq. late of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] in this county, a prominent Democratic politician, and a few years since Clerk of the Senate of this State, died last week at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where he had lately removed.  

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, April 1840 & September 1859

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 8, 1840

Died:  William Burr Andrews, son of Burr B. and Lovina Andrews, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], departed this life on the 7th instant, of that painful disease the Scarlet Fever, after a sickness of five days, aged 1 year, 7 months and 17 days.  "Too pure for Earth, he has left us for Heaven."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 15, 1840

Married:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Backus, Mr. Mathew O. Wells of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary S. Taintor of Colchester, Connecticut.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 5, 1859

Married:  BARBER - NORTHUP:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Sept 29th, by Rev. H.S. Jones, Benj. Barber Jr. of Watertown, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.] to Rachel A. [Northup], daughter of Samuel Northup, of the former place.  The "mint drop" accompanying the above notice prompts in the Printer the warmest wishes for the life-long happiness and prosperity of the parties.

Married:  DEAN - FAY:  on the 8th ult. by Rev. I.W. Atherton, John F. Dean, formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Charlotte Fay, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Married:  BIDWELL - RICE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. J.M. Crandall, Hosea Bidwell to Miss Charlotte Rice, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 12, 1859

Married:  POTTER - EDWARDS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday last, by Philander B. Pr..., Esq., Elam Sprague Potter to Miss Axa Edwards, both of Norwich.

Married:  TOWER - MORLEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d instant by Rev. H.S. Williams, .-?- M. Tower to Miss Emily J. Morley, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  DAVIS - CORNELL:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. Joel Davis, J.D. Graves, to Miss C.M. Cornell, all of Mt. Upton.

Married:  SOUTHERN - REEVES:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. M.B. Cleveland, James H. Southern, to Miss Harriet I. Reeves, both of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

Married:  SCRIVEN - HARDY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on 6th inst. by the same, Leory Scriven of Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY], to Miss Phebe A. Hardy of Columbus.

Married:  LATHROP - DeFOREST:  At the residence of the bride's father, on the 25th ult., by Rev. R.M. Vanschaick, Deransel Lathrop to Miss Laura L. DeForest, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

Married:  CASE - DeFOREST:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 25, by Rev. Mr. Halsted, Andrew Case of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Ann DeForest of Unadilla.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 19, 1859

Married:  BILLINGS - POLLOCK:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. A. McDougall, Dr. Samuel K. Billings of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Carrie M. Pollock formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Married:  ROSS - BENON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17th at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. H.S Jones, Charles S. Ross to Miss Martha l. Benton, all of Sherburne.

Married:  MEDBURY - WILLIAMS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ult., by Rev. M.B. Cleveland, Daniel Medbury to Miss Harriet F. Williams.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 26, 1859

Married:  CROWELL - SPENCER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11 by Rev. R..., Chester I. Crowell of this village to Miss Lucy Ann Spencer of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]

Married:  COLBURN - BUSHLEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., nY], Oct. 13, by Rev. Chas. Blakeslee, A.E. Colburn of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mellsen Jane Bushley of Norwich.  

Married:  SATTERLEE - MARSH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Lyman Satterlee, to Emeline Marsh, all of Richford, Tompkins Co. [NY].

Married:  CRANDALL - MEDBURY:  Oct. 5th at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. R. Whittingham, Oscar Crandall, of Watertown, Wis. to Jennie Eliza Medbury of  New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co., ]

Died:  MARTIN:  At Osawatomie, Kansas, Sept. 8, of Congestive Chills, Daniel Martin, aged 62 years and a few days.  Mr. Martin was a native of Hartford Washington [Co.], N.Y. and in 1837 emigrated to Michigan and then to -?- in 183?, hence to Missouri in 1854 from whence he was driven in 1856 by Clark's band of outlaws on account of his political opinions. He however was returned with his family, settled up his business, sold out, and selected Osawatomie as his future home where he has resided till his death, which took place after an illness of only six days during but one of which he was considered in danger.

Died:  ABLE:  At Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], September 25?, Freddie M. [Able], only son of James and Hellen Able, aged 1 year.  From our circle little Brother / Early hast thou passed away / But the angels say another / Joins our holy song today.

Vital Records, Greene, NY - October 1859

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 13, 1859

Died:  In Corning, N.Y. [Steuben Co.], on the 9th inst. of consumption, Catharine [Dinnin] wife of Francis Dinnin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]. In the decease of this estimable woman a husband and two daughters lose a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and a large circle of acquaintances mourn a dear and sincere friend.  Endowed with the graces which beautify the true Christian, she lived a life of gentleness and love and died in calm and peaceful resignation.  The surviving members of her family have the heartfelt sympathy of a whole community, among whom they have so long resided.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 20, 1859

Married:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Horace L. Barnes, Esq., Mr. J.H. Bacon to Miss L. Neff, both of Pharsalia.

Married:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Lyman Satterlee and Emeline Marsh, all of Richford, Tompkins Co. [NY].

Married:  in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. B.S. Williams,  Mr. Orville D. Sackett to Miss Angeline M. Stewart, both of Plymouth.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Martha [Terrell], wife of Capt. James Terrell, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 30 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 27, 1859

Married:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Jeremiah T. Loomis of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Maria S. Wheeler, of East Greene.

Married:  in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. C. Blakeslee, Mr. Orlando Frink of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lucretia M. Stewart, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In New Hartford, Oneida Co., on the 4th inst. Mrs. Mary A. [Baldwin], of New Hartford, and daughter of Alanson and Louisa Roe, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

For Member of Assembly - Joseph Bush:  We take especial pleasure in chronicling the fact that the Americans of this Assembly District have endorsed the Republican nominee, Joseph Bush, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr Bush is a man of more than ordinary ability, and a man who will make his mark in our Legislative Halls.  He possesses in a large degree those peculiar characteristics which win for him, wherever he is known, hosts of warm friends and admirers.  His active, energetic business capacity, his strict integrity, his faithful devotee to his friends and genial warm hearted social virtues all combined to render him worthy of a hearty, cheerful and vigorous support.  Mr Bush is an extensive farmer, and is justly celebrated for excelling in almost every brand of Agricultural pursuits.  He is well acquainted with the wants of this community, and his constituents can rely upon his attending faithfully to their interests.  A bold and fearless debater, he will yield to no lobby influence, but knowing, well his duty, he will faithfully perform it.

Vital Records, Oxford, NY, October 1859

 Oxford Times, October 5, 1859

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. John A. Williams of Beloit, Wis., to Miss Emily A. Salisbury of Greene.

Married:  In Linnville, Ill., on the 21st ult., by Rev. J.T. Hannah, Mr. David Wheeler, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jane Knight, of the former place.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mary [Grant], wife of Mr. Prentice Grant, aged 71 years.

Died:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mr. Sutherland Thompson, aged 58 years.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 12th ult., Mariette E. [Bingham], wife of Frederick M. Bingham, aged 26 years.

Oxford Times, October 12, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Frederick W. Mathewson to Miss Harriet R. Phillips, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Henry L. Wade of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah W. Sands of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. Charles Cox to Miss Alamanza Parker, all of Norwich.

Died:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mrs. Phebe Parker, aged 89 years.

Oxford Times, October 19, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], in the M.E. Church, on the 12th inst., by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Dr. R.E. Ferry of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Bolles of this village.

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th, by the same, Mr. Thomas Smith to Miss Hannah Robinson, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by the same, Mr. Isaac G. Hancock of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth Beale, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. William H. Manworing of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Samantha A. Huntley of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Married:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. JC. Ransom, Mr. Charles T. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co.,. NY] to Miss Sarah Ellwood of the former place.

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Frank V. Turk to Miss Joanna M. Reville, all of Greene.

Married:  In Jersey City [NJ], on the 6th inst. by Rev. W.A. Johnson, Mr. Rufus H. Mills to Laura A. [Smith], daughter of Erastus P. Smith of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. at the residence of Whitman Willcox, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr George Churchill of Lawrence, K.T., to Miss Helen M. Shaw of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Martha [Tyrrell], wife of Capt. James Tyrrell, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 30 years.

Died:  In Corning [Steuben Co., NY], on the 9th, of consumption, Catharine [Dinnin], wife of Mr. Francis Dinnin, late of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Oxford Times, October 26, 1859

Married:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. Joel Davis, Mr. J.T. Graves to Miss C.M. Cornell, both of Mt. Upton.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., John E. Race, son of Charles T. Race, aged 16 years.

Died:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. Pamelia [Baker], wife of Mr. Joseph Baker, aged 67 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY - March 1840 & September 1859

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 4, 1840 

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. S. Sperry, Mr. Horace S Beardsley, to Miss Clarissa D. Paine, all of this town.

Married:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Luther P. Blodget, Mr. Alanson S. Crumb of Otsego [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Finette S. Problrt of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 11, 1840

Married:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by the Rev. A. Wheelock, Sherman A. McCullough, to Miss Harriet Vanette Powers.

Died:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Lafayette [York], youngest son of Charles York, Esq., aged 4 years and 5 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 25, 1840

Died:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, the 19th inst., of Scarlet Fever and Canker Rash, Girard [Smith], the son and only child or --nes H. Smith, Under Sheriff of this county, aged 8 years and 6 months.

There was an early determination of the disease to the head which deprived him of reason, except at short intervals, after throwing him into a state of frantic wildness.  This rendered his sickness, much of the time, heart-rending and agonizing.  Of a sudden, nature sunk, the storm subsided, and he fell quickly into the peaceful slumbers of death, greatly to the relief of his agonizing parents and attendants.  His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A. Wheelock, Pastor of the Baptist church in this village from Isa, 52, 7  "Thy God reigneth." The speaker endeavored to illustrate the doctrine of the wisdom and goodness of God in the dispensation of the darkest and most mysterious Providences.  Thus has died among us another as lovely a child, probably as ever lived.  Girard was comely in his person, possessing one of the sweetest dispositions, and in his manners was uncommonly graceful and attractive.  He loved the sanctuary and was always cheerful and glad to accompany his pious parents to the house of God for their sabbath devotions  A smile of gladness was often seen lit up upon the countenances of the father and mother as they marked the sprightliness of their boy and observed the modesty and gracefulness of his manner in entering the church.  He was one of the idols of the sabbath school, full of animation, imparting life and spirit to his class, and to the public examinations which are conducted by the Pastor during the sabbath informations.  What he was in the sabbath school room, he was also in the domestic circle; constituting a kind of central attraction to all the family and giving a zest to all their enjoyments, especially during the more leisure hours of their winter evenings, when they reckoned upon being enlivened by Girard and his books.  He studiously avoided the company of wicked persons and was so shocked at the profanity he occasionally heard in the streets, that he could not be persuaded to repeat the oaths he had heard.  He manifested a deep interest in pious persons and in religious devotions, often followed his pious step-mother to mingle his prayers with hers in secret.  At times, also [..unreadable..] altar, he has unsolicited followed his father in prayer.  Precious child!  He lived long enough to win to himself many friends, and died after three days dreadful sickness bemoaned and bewept by the aged and the young.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 7, 1859

Married:  NEWTON - PRESTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5th, by Rev. Charles Blakeslee, Isaac Newton to Hannah Preston.

Married:  THOMPSON - GARLLIC: In Eaton, Madison Co. [NY], at the residence of the bride's father, on the 1st inst. by Rev. Dr. Eaton, James Thompson, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Mary A. Garlic of Eaton.

Married:  WILKS _GARDNER:  By the Rev. W. Peck, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] August 28th, Lafayette Wilks to Miss Deborah S. Gardner, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  ROOT - HURD:  In Wellsboro, Pa., July 28th, by A.J. Scofield, Esq., Joseph A Root, formerly of Coventry, Chenango Co. N.Y. to Miss Harriet Hurd of Delaware, Tioga Co., Pa.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 14, 1859

Married:  BAILEY -SMITH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 21, by Rev. L.H. Stanley, Stephen B.E. Bailey to Miss Phila Smith, both of Sherburne.

Died:  MERRILL"  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 23d, Rosh E. Merrill, aged 26.

Died:  BAILEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 3d, Elizabeth [Bailey], wife of Stephen R. E. Bailey, aged 37 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 21, 1859

Married:  GILBERT - MAYDOLE:  In Eaton [Madison Co., NY], August 24th, by Rev. M.S. Platt, Robert Gilbert to Miss Emmeline Maydole, adopted daughter of J.H. Maydole, Esq., both of Eaton.

Married:  PURDY - TACKABERRY:  I West Eaton [Madison Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. H. Fox, Monmouth Purdy, to Miss Mary Tackaberry both of Eaton.

Died:  AVERY:  At the residence of Wells Bowen, in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, September 8th?, Mrs. Julietta E. Avery, aged 46? years, wife of Deacon William Avery, formerly of Sherburne, N.Y.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 28, 1859

Died:  HUNTLEY:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], August 14th of consumption, Marion E. Huntley, son of Lewis and Sally Ann Huntley, in the 14th year of his age.  Marion was a good and honest boy and gained the confidence of all who knew him.  He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his loss but, doubtless their loss is his infinite gain.

Died:  CHILDS:  In Sullivan, Madison County [NY], on the 10th inst., Mrs. Mary Childs, mother of E. Childs, Esq. of this village, aged 86 years.

Vital Records, Oxford, NY - September 1859

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 1, 1859

Married:  At the Chenango House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., Y] on the 31st ult., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. John Levee to Miss Esther Crandall, all of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Smithville Flatts [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev.  H.W. Lee, Irving L. Beeman, of Rundel, Crawford Co., Pa., to Miss Emma E. Clark, daughter of Dr. Daniel Clark.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. Charles Blakeslee, Thomas Bailey, to Louisa S. Twichell.

Married:  In Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], on the 11th ult., by Rev. Levi Morse, Mr. H.H. Thomas, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Carrie A. Willis, of Franklin.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 8, 1859

Married:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th ult., by Horace L. Barnes, Esq., Mr. Henry D. Blodgett, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Melinda A. Chesbro, of the former place.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. C. Blakeslee, Mr. David A. Jackson, to Miss Helen M. Durham, all of Norwich.

Married:  In Emanuel Church, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rt. Rev. W.H. DeLancey, Bishop of the Diocese of Western New York, Mr. Russell A. Young, to Miss Fanny Brown, both of the above place.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. C. Blakeslee, Mr. John Race to Miss Elsia M. Pratt, all of Norwich.

Died:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Sally Smith, wife of Wm. H. Smith, aged 48 years.

Died:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of disease of the heart, Mrs. Elanor Davis, wife of Stephen W. Davis, aged 85 years.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Flora M. [Wescott], only daughter of Dr. S.J. and M.M. Wescott, aged 2 years.

A Pensioner:  We "ne'er may look upon his like again."  We saw in our streets on Monday last, Joseph Foot, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], a Revolutionary pensioner.  He is 99 years of age.  His walk is firm and erect and possesses a boyish air in his active movements.  He was, as he well may be, the observed of all observers, as he is the last in this section of country to claim his half yearly dues under our revolutionary pension acts.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 15, 1859

Married:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. N. Ripley, Rev. S.N. Westcott, Pastor of the Baptist Church at East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sophia L. Darling, of the former place.

Died:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. Zada L. Adams, aged 16 years.

Died:  In North Brookfield, Madison Co. [NY], on the 2d inst., Cynthia M. [Keith], daughter of L. and Betsey Keith, aged 15 years.

Died: in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Lambert N. [Skillman], son of Benjamin F. Skillman, aged 18 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 22, 1859

Married:  In Emanuel Church in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. Mr. Macurdy, Mr. John C. Hinchman, of New York, to Miss Naomi H. Rundell, daughter of Gen. Obadiah G. Rundell, of Norwich.

Died:  In Snake Creek, Penn., Sarah Ann Horton, daughter of Benjamin Horton, aged 35 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 29, 1859

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. John A. Williams, of Beloit, Wis., to Miss Emily A. Salisbury of the former place.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Mary Grant, wife of Prentiss Grant, aged 71 years.

Died:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Suterland Thompson, aged 58 years.

Died:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Mary Guile, wife of William Guile, aged 72 years.

Died:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], August 14th, Marion E. [Huntley], son of Lewis and Sally Ann Huntley, in the 14th year of his age.

Died:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mariette E. [Bingham], wife of Frederick M. Bingham, aged 26 years.  The deceased was a gentle loving woman, devoted to her children, and to her friends.  We shall long remember her pale beautiful face, her sweet affectionate smile, her kind gentle voice.  She was early called to part from a loving husband and loving friends. Three lovely babes she has laid in the tomb.  A mother's care, a mother's love could not save them.  But she has gone to join them in the skies.  Oh how she loved them, the flowing tear, her look so full of tender sorrow is present to me now.  But why should we sorrow?

Vital Records, Oxford, NY - September 1859

 Oxford Times, September 7, 1859

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 31st ult., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. John Levee, to Miss Esther Crandall, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. H.W. Lee, Irving L. Beeman of Rundel, Pa, to Miss Emma E. Clark, daughter of Dr. D. Clark.

Died:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Mr. David Coy, aged 54 years.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. Joseph Wood, aged 87 years.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on 30th ult. Samuel D. [Lewis], son of Samuel and Phebe A. Lewis, aged 11 years. 

Oxford Times, September 14, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Joseph Morse to Miss Cordelia A. Chamberlin, both of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by the same, Mr. Orson P. Beardsley to Miss Ophelia J. Smith, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Henry Davidson, Esq., Mr. John Moore of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Julia A. Garlick of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by the Rev. N. Ripley, the Rev. S.N. Westcott of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss S.L. Darling of Guilford.

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th int. by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Simeon Walker of Greene, to Miss Ruth C. Hill of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev.  H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Alonzo Wedge of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Harriet Nichols of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. J.W. Schenck, Mr. Jefferson Beardsley, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Helen Quigg of Ithaca.

Married:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. Sabin McKinney, Benjamin Sherwood, Esq., to Miss Alida A. Nickinson, all of Binghamton.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Elanor [Davis], wife of Stephen W. Davis, aged 35 years.

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. E. Almira Holdredge, wife of Mr. Worden Holdredge, aged 27 years.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Sally [Smith], wife of Wm. H. Smith, aged 48 years.

Died:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., John H. [Hodge], son of Mr. Jehial H. Hodge, aged 6 years.  Dear as thou wert, and justly dear, / We will not weep for thee; / One thought shall check the startling tear; / It is that thou art free.

Oxford Times, September 21, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. H. Callahan, Mr. Erastus Gordon, to Mrs. Mary Jane Bennet all of Oxford.

Married:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. John McLish, Mr. Truman Babcock of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nancy Whitmore of New Berlin.

Married:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Rev. Samuel S. Utter of Ogdensburg [St. Lawrence Co., NY], and recent graduate of Hamilton Theological Seminary to Miss Olive P. Ames of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Sophia E. [Fisk], wife of Mr. James Fisk, aged 17 years.

Died:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Emmagene I. [Dodge], daughter of James O. and Elizabeth A. Dodge, aged 3 years.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Miss Eliza Jane Coville, of German [Chenango Co., NY], aged 15 years.

Died:  On the 9th, Miss Zida L. Adams, aged 16 years.

Died:  On the 12th, Ambrose [Firman], son of George Firman, aged 18 years.

Died:  in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Lambert N. [Skillman], son of Benjamin F. Skillman, aged 13 years.

Died:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Catharine [Risendorf], wife of Mr. Hiram Risendorf, aged 34 years.

Oxford Times, September 28, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Hiram l. Gridley to Miss Mary E. Bentley, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th, by Rev. A. Huntington, Mr. Foster Mills to Miss Elizabeth VanCott, both of Guilford.  

Died:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Elizabeth Hyde [Hayes], infant daughter of C.I. and M.H. Hayes, aged 2 months and 20 days.

Died:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mr. Oliver Palmer, aged 76 years.