Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY, January 1867 continued

 Oxford Times, January 23, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. William A. Clarke of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss L. Almeda Gleason, of this village.

In Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], on the 1st inst., at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. Mr. Erwin, Mr. Wm. H. Forrister to Miss Hattie E. Knox, all of Oswego.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. R. Scott, Mr. Edgar C. Post to Miss Margaret Kinnier, all of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY].

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Milton Harris, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lydia [Forbes], daughter of Willis Forbes, of Greene.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Thomas P. Brad, of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily Ballard of the former place.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Joseph W. Shapley, aged 54 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mrs. Polly [Dalton], wife of the late Wm. Dalton, aged 84 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Joseph L. McCray, aged 38 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., nY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Joshua Talcott, aged 93? years.

The Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 24, 1867

Marriage

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 22d inst. by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. James H. Phillips to Miss Georgianna Martin, all of Coventry.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Geo. McClellan Birdsall, son of Epinetus and Sarah Birdsall, aged 1 year and 10 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Mary A. Wade, wife of Amos N. Wade, aged 28? years and 1 month.

Oxford Times, January 30, 1867

Marriage

At the Noyes House, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. Sam. Scoville, Mr. John W. Spicer to Miss Roxanna E. [Ingraham] of this town.

Deaths

In Broadhead, Wis., on the 11th inst., Mr. Peter B. VanValkenburgh, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 54 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Mr. James McCall, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 6 days.  He emigrated from Lebanon, Conn. February 9th, 1807, and on his arrival in Preston, commenced falling timber on the then wilderness lands of his late residence, and by persevering industry and hard labor, reduced it to a comfortable home in his declining years.  he leaves a numerous family of descendants to mourn his departure to the world of spirits.

The Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 31, 1867

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by Rev. T. W. Harroun, John M. Waldron of Greenleaf, Minn. to Miss Harriet A. Thompson, daughter of Dr. James Thompson, of Norwich.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by Rev. Mr. Chruch, Mr. Augustus Champlin of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Kitty Franklin of McDonough.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mrs. Rhoda [Barnes], wife of Wm. W. Barnes, aged 58 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst., Mrs. Gurtrude Tucker, formerly of Montgomery Co., aged 50 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mrs. Emma [Reid], wife of John W. Reid, aged 75 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mr. James Gilliland? aged 70 years.

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Eliza C. Ketch, wife of Wm. Ketch, in the 55th year of her age.

Death of Joseph L. McCray

The Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 17, 1867

In the death of this excellent man and worthy citizen, something more should be said than that he died.  His amiable traits of character were such as to endear him to a large circle of friends.  His strict integrity, his noble and manly characteristics, his charitable disposition, made him the beloved of his immediate circle of relatives, and extended their influence over his more extended associations.

His surviving partner and children have sustained an irreparable loss, his associates a worthy examplar in life of all the graces that adorn manhood. It must be said of him, that he was a good husband, a kind father, a good citizen.

His funeral was attended from his late residence in Smithville, on the 12th inst. by a large concourse of citizens.  He was buried with Masonic honors, under the direction of Eastern light lodge, of this village, of which he was a worthy member. There were present members of the fraternity from Norwich, Oxford, Coventry, and Cortland and Broome Counties, and made an imposing display of more than one hundred members, who assembled to pay their respects to departed worth.

R.P. Barnard, of this village, was Marshal, Dr. M.M. Wood, Master of Eastern Light Lidge, was present, and at his request, Geo. W. Baker, of this place, officiated as master in the solemn burial service.  He performed his part with much ability.  Rev. L.B. Hyde, pastor of the Methodist Church in this village, delivered a brief but able funeral discourse.

Everything passed off in admirable order.  It was an occasion that will long be remembered in Smithville.  The masonic burial service was new to many, and seemed to impress all with its solemnity and appropriateness.

Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY, January 1867

 Oxford Times, January 2, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. J.L. Lloyd of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss S.D. Townsend of Butternuts [Otsego Co.., NY].

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25 inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Oscar Burton of Vestal [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Loretta E. Tiffney of Oxford.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Alexander O. Shephard of Brooklyn to Miss Esther L. Johnson of this village.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst. by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. John R. Norris, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Martha Seely of Smithville.

Death

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co.., NY], on the 8th ins.t, Mr. James B. Tucker, son-in-law of Charles Walker of this village, aged 38 years.

John Gray, one of the soldiers of the revolution, of whom nothing has heretofore been publicly known, is living in Noble county, O.  He is 103 years old, was born in Fairfax county, Va.,. and enlisted in the continental army in 1781, serving for three months, taking part in one minor engagement, and being honorably discharged at the end of his term.  His period of service was so short that he is not entitled to a pension under any existing law.  He has been unable to support himself for the last seventeen years, and his neighbors now ask Congress to give him a special pension.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 3, 1867

Marriages

At the residence of the brides' father in Etna, Tompkins Co., N.Y., on the 19th ult., by Rev. Wm. H. Bunnell, Mr. Wesley Warner of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Merchant, of the former place.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Lyman Isbell of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Emma J. Bingham. of this town.

Also, by the same, on the 1st inst., Mr. Levi Randall, to Miss Amelia Lee, all of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Orson Carpenter, of Utica, N.Y., to Miss Frank Tubbs, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Also, by the same, at the same time, Mr. Wm. H. Tubbs, of Port Jervis, N.Y. [Orange Co.], to Miss Valentia Seymour, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In Willet [Cortland Co., NY], on the 8th ult. by Rev. J.H. Sage, Geo. R. Canfield of Willet, to Miss Rosa McEnary of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Arthur L. Harris, of Williamsport, Pa., to Miss Julia A. [Williams], daughter of Deacon S. Wiliams, of Norwich.

In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult. by Rev. I.D. Turner, Mr. Philo S. Fosgate to Miss Mary E. Thompson, both of East McDonough.

In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co.., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. M.M. Everts, Mr. Geo. J. Dewey of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Cornelia A. Everts, daughter of the officiating clergyman of West Bainbridge.

Oxford Times, January 9, 1867

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., nY], on Dec. 25th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Richard H. Rogers of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jane Titus of Oxford.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co.., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. E. H. Payson, Mr. LeGrand U. Hathaway to Miss Euphemia Toby, both of Otego [Otsego Co.., NY].

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th Lorinda [Wright], wife of John C. Wright, aged 87 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], DEc. 21st, Mrs. Hannah Burdick, aged 102 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 10, 1867

Marriage

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on Christmas morning, by Rev. Samuel Johnosn, Mr. Robert D. Jillson, of Port Jervis [Orange Co.., NY], to Miss Grace M. [Rogers], youngest daughter of Mr. Henry A. Rogers.

Deaths

In Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on 10th ult. Mr. Samuel R. Blivin, aged 66 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Sarah A. [Foote], wife of Christopher Foote, aged 35 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 17, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th int. by Rev. R. Scott, Mr. Edgar C. Post to Miss Margaret Kinnier, all of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Milton Harris of Pharsalia [Chenanago Co., NY] to Miss Lydia [Forbez], daughter of Willis Forbes, of this village.

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. Wm. Gates, Mr. Thos. P. Read, of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily Ballard, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Geo. W. Williams, to Miss Josephine Converse, both of Oxford.

By the same on the 14th inst. Mr. Roger E. Phelps, of Hebron, Conn. to Miss S. Carrie [Barstow], daughter of Norval Barstow, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mrs. Lucinda [Roos], wife of James Roos, aged 53 years.  Her remains were brought here [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], her former place of residence, for interment, on Monday last.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of consumption, Mr. Joseph L. McCray, aged 36 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Joshua Talcott, aged 98 years.

Thursday last, Norris Henry, a cattle drover, residing at Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], was struck by a locomotive at the cattle yards in Buffalo, and so badly injured that he died the next day.  He stepped from one train to the track upon which the New York mail train was approaching, which he did not see.

Soldier's Letter, Civil War, November 1863

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 9, 1863

Letter from Port Hudson

Port Hudson, La., Nov. 14th 1863

Editors Telegraph:  When I ceased to be connected with the 161st Regt., I came to the conclusion that further communications with your readers through the columns of your paper would be uninteresting.  I, therefore, ceased to write.  But when I came to reflect that many of your readers have near and dear friends who life sleeping in their silent graves around these fortifications and that here flowed like water on the memorable 14th of June, some of the best blood of Chenango County. That many a fond parent's mind and heart are ever turned in sorrow towards Port Hudson as to another sepulcher where lies entombed all they hold nearest and dearest on earth.  I venture to write a few lines at the risk, even, of being voted tiresome and insipid.

It is evening; what a contrast does the surroundings of Port Hudson present now as compared to 3 months ago, when 500 Chenango boys were bivouacked outside of its earthen walls.  The camp fires of 20,000 men which lit up the evening sky, the sharp crack of the rifle, the boom of heavy cannon, the shrieking shells, the shooting star-like meteors which marked the track of the messenger of death, the long line of blazing fires which told where lines of infantry were at work, are no longer seen or heard.  Silent and gloomy darkness enshrouds the deep woods and no sound breaks from them save that of the "boding owl", melancholy whippoorwill.  The rank weeds grow now where then our bivouac fires burned. The fallen trunks and limbs of wounded trees block up the roads and paths made by the Union troops, and the thick, tangled vines cover and conceal the place of our encampments.  They are tenantless now save by the thousand gallant dead who alone keep watch and vigil around us.

Within the change is no less striking and marked.  The white sentinels have disappeared from the ramparts and given place to the Ethiopian.  The rude, but comfortable, log huts have all been torn away, and in their place the light shines through a thousand tents, which, like so many transparencies, illuminate the scenery for miles along the entrenchments, and  from these quarters come to our ears the mingled sounds of the music of the banjo and violin, the patting feet of the simon pure negro dancer, the mournful refrain of a plantation song, the sing song tones of a prayer meeting, and the boisterous laugh of a thousand careless and care fed enfranchised human beings.  The lean, lank, long-haired sons of chivalry are all gone, and their places filled by the crisp-haired sons of Africa.  Where the master held dominion, the slave, made free under military discipline, rules. The earthworks, torn and plowed by a thousand shot and shell, have all been repaired and changed. The engineer who planned and the men who reared would scarcely recognize them now. A new Fort, stronger in every respect than the old is being built within the outer lines and when all the work in process of erection are completed, this will be one of the strongest places in America.

This post is garrisoned by about 6,000 colored troops, mostly new recruits.  They have been drilled but very little being employed a greater portion of the time on fatigue and -?- duties.  They will prove, in my judgement, efficient soldiers if properly officered.  They were reviewed a day or two since by Gen. Wadsworth and Adjutant General Thomas.  27 Regiments of 500 men each have been raised in this state alone.  They are paid seven dollars per month.  Contrary to the expectation of most men, the rate of mortality among them is greater than white soldiers.  If they die as fast in all regiments as they do in those stationed here the question "What shall we be with the negro? will be solved in a few years with us the [..unreadable..] the women in entrenched camps are attached to the regiments as cooks, laundresses, [..unreadable..]  attached to our regiment I have not known a case of sickness, while the average deaths among that number of men has been at least five during the last six weeks, the average sick, twelve or fifteen.  In a sanitary point of view the king of Dahomey displays military judgment in preferring an Amazonian Army.

I have no news to write of the movements of the 19th Army Corps.  No news is allowed to be published in the department of its whereabouts.  All news reaches us from Northern papers.

Yours &c.  S.E.W.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, April 1867 continued

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 17, 1867

Marriages

In St. Paul's Church, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening, April 9th, by Rev. Walter Ayrault, Mr. James G. Van Wagenen, to Miss Mary E. Millard, daughter of Stephen H. Millard.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, by Rev. A.M. Bennett, Mr. Samuel W. Newton, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Angeline A. Fisher, of North Norwich.

In Monroe, Ill., March 28th, by Rev. A.D. Wyckoff, Mr. Henry Mygatt, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Wilson, of the former place.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 31st, by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. John C. Randall, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen M. Merriam, of Plymouth.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Charles Durrant, of Guilford, to Miss Charlotte M. Black, of Towanda, Pa.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Georgie Cushman [Rider], daughter of George and Elizabeth Rider, aged 6 months and 27 days.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, Carrie N. [Garlick], daughter of D.W. and R.J. Garlick, aged 2 months and 16 days.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, Mr. Charles Durrant, aged 24 years, formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Sarah [Haynes], wife of Charles B. Haynes, aged 69 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Helen D. [Winsor], wife of Lafayette Winsor, aged 29 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 8th, Melissa [Burdick], wife of Lewis Burdick, aged 60 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Esek [Steere], son of Arthur and Martha Steere, aged 15 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 6th, Mr. P. Abbott, aged 49 years and 11 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Mr. Benajah C. Brown, aged 67 years.

At the residence of his brother, in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, April 7th, Mr. Kip Sherwood, aged 23 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], march 31st, of consumption, Mr. Isaac Rindge, aged 29 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

In Washington D.C., April 5th, Selah Squires, Esq., formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 43 years.

Sudden Death:  Selah Squires, Esq., of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of hemorrhage of the lungs, in Washington, on Friday evening last.  Mr. Squires has long been a resident here, but for several years past has not practiced his profession as a lawyer, but has been engaged in public business by appointment of Governmental authority.  He was a man of ability, a good husband and a kind father.  His remains were brought home for interment on Monday.  Greene American

In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], March 28th, Mr. ES. Weld, aged 32 years, formerly assistant teacher in Oxford Academy.  

At a meeting of the Norwich Baptist Sabbath School, held April 14, 1867, the following resolutions were adopted:  Resolved, that in the death of our sister, Mrs. Orlando Randall, we have lost an earnest and faithful Teacher, one who loved the Sunday School and its work, and who by her labors and efforts sought to do what she could to lead the young to Christ.

Resolved, that while our ranks have again been broken, we, as Teachers, are admonished that the present is the only sure time we have to work.  The night will come; its shades may be already settling around us, and the time near when the laborers shall be called.

Resolved, that while we mourn the loss of our beloved sister and teacher, we would remember those who mourn the wife, the mother, gone, the light of whose household has gone out, and would pray that He who alone can comfort the mourning ones, may be their refuge and support.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, april 24, 1867

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 4th, by Rev. E.R. Clines, Mr. Alden Burdick of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Mrs. Alvira J. Richards of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 6th? by Rev. W. Sawtelle, Capt. O.B. Ireland, to Miss Jennie Niven, all of Coventry.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 15th, by Rev. R. Scott, Mr. Arthur M. Harrison to Miss Louisa M. Post, all of Smithville Flats.

Deaths

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, Mr. Nathan P. Holt, aged 79 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Mary Ann [Seymour], wife of Bela Seymour, aged 68? years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 26th?, Cora Carter, daughter of Thomas W. and Melvina Carter, aged 7 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 15th, Mr. Samuel N. Smith, aged 49 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 14th, Ellen Virginia [Clark], only child of Hon. Henry A. Clark, aged 14 months.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, Almira [Van Dusen], wife of Jerry Van Dusen aged 44 years. 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 14th, Mr. L.W. Hinkley, aged 50 years.

In Jersy City [NJ], April 3d, Mr. E.D.C. Harrington, aged 34 years, son of Mrs. P.W. Harrington of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, April 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 3, 1867

Marriages

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's brother, March 26th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Capt. E.A. Howard, of Joliet, Ill. to Ella [Osgood], daughter of the late Luther Osgood, Jr., of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of G.P. Cushan, Esq., March 26th, by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. E. Clark Wales, to Miss Laura Rider, both of Plymouth.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, March 24th, by Rev. D.D. Brown, Mr. D. Thompson, to Miss E.A. Miller, both of Otselic.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Ervin B. Smith to Miss Josephine E. Brant, both of Guilford.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 23d by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Ames A. Wade, to Miss Matilda Wall, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Truman W. Frisbee to Miss Almeda Haight, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 26th, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Charles A. Merchant to Miss Georgiana Starr.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], March 5th, by Rev. P.S. Worden, Mr. David G. Yeomans of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jennie Green, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], march 19th, Lucy [Willcox], wife of Nathaniel Willcox, aged 86 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 22d, Mr. Thaddeus Hoyt, aged 77 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, Mr. David Mack, aged 75 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, Mr. Erastus Newton, aged 72 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Annie A. [Bradley], daughter of Henry and Emily Bradley, aged 1 year, 8 months and 15 days.

In Randolph, Cattaraugus Co. [NY], March 17th, of consumption, Mr. John W. Mason, aged about 41 years.  Deceased was employed in the office of the Telegraph & Chronicle in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], during a part of the past winter, but was compelled from failing health to give up his situation.  During his stay in this place, he made many warm friends, who are pained at the sad but not unexpected intelligence of his death.

Alanson Pike, son of the late Jarvis K. Pike, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at Whitewater, Wisconsin, the place of his residence, on the 9th of March last.  He made a visit to this, his native town, some two or three years ago, at which time he was in excellent, even robust health.  His age, at the date of his decease was not far from 45.  The Watertown Republican speaks of him as a man of sterling worth; and we judge from the prefix of "Hon." which it attaches to his name, that at some time he had been a member of the legislature of his State.  Mr. Pike leaves many friends here, as well as at his late home, who will long remember him for his gentle disposition and his manly virtues.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Thomas Milner, Esq., aged 49 years.

Mr. Thomas Milner, a prominent and much respected citizen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence in this place on Thursday last.  He has been greatly out of health for several months, the fears and hopes of his family and friends alternating with the frequent changes in his condition.  Death finally claimed him as his own, and he is removed to the resting place appointed for all the living as well as the already dead.  His funeral was held on Sunday, and was attended by a huge concourse of friends and mourners.  Mr. Milner for most of his active life was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and always maintained the character of an upright and enterprising business man.  In 1848 he was elected Treasurer of the  County, bring the person to hold that office after it was made by the constitution of 1846 elective by the people,  In 1854, he was elected County Clerk.  In both of these positions he discharged all his duties with credit to himself and fidelity to the public.  At the time of his death, he was one of the firm of Milner & Peck, forwarders, of this village.  As a citizen, neighbor, and friend, his loss falls upon our whole community, whose attachment he had won by his genial nature and the generosity of his disposition.  His age was 49, and he leaves a widow and two children.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, April 3, 1867

Marriages

BARNES - JONES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, by Rev. J.A. Robinson, Simon H. Barnes, Esq. of Lanesboro, Pa.., and Anliza Jones, of Coventry.

MERRITT - PARKER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, by Rev. S.S. Goodman, E.L. Merritt of Harmony, N.J. and N. Adelia Parker, daughter of Joel Parker.

THOMPSON - MILLER:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, by Rev. D.D. Brown, D. Thompson and E.A. Miller, both of Otselic.

Death

SUTTON:  In Urbana, Ohio, recently, John Sutton, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 67 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 10, 1867

Marriage

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. William H. Fox, of North Norwich [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Eva Bolles, of Oxford.

Deaths

In this village [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, Sally M. [Randall], wife of Orlando M. Randall, aged 34 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, Cynthia [French], wife of James French, aged 63 years, 4 months and 18 days.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, of membranous croup, Adelbert H. [Follett], only son of Harlow Follett, aged 1 year, 1 month and 8 days.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 8th, of inflammation of the lungs, James Herbert [McIntyre], only son of Ansel H, and Ellen McIntyre, aged 6 months and 26 days.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, Mrs. Triphena Scarrett, aged 79 years.

In Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Clinton W. [Benjamin], son of Lewis R. and Emeline L. Benjamin, aged 4 months and 18 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Mrs. Amy Weeks, aged 92 years and 6 months.

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], April 3d, of consumption, Isabella W. [Fisher], wife of Austin H. Fisher, aged 33 years and 23 days.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, April 10, 1867

Marriages

MYGATT - WILLSON:  At the First Congregational Church, Monee, Ill. March 28th, by the Rev. A.D. Wyckoff, Mr. Henry Mygatt of Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Miss Mary Willson of Monee, Ill.  Mr. Mygatt and Lady took a hurried leave of their numerous friends, and departed the same eve for Brookfield, Mo. their future home.  Westward "Young America" takes his flight.

RANDALL - MERRIAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 31st by the Rev. W.R. Cochrane, John C. Randall of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Hellen M. Merrian of Plymouth.

NEWTON - FISHER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] April 3d, 1867, by Rev. A.M. Bennett, Samuel W. Newton of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Angeline A. Fisher of North Norwich.

Deaths

BROWN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Benajah C. Brown, aged 67 years.  He was born at Waterbury, Ct.  In 1831 he removed to Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and in 1851 to Bainbridge.  One year later in life he made a public profession of religion, and united with the Congregational Church, in which relation he remained until called by the master to join the church triumphant.  His relatives were few, his friends many.  He was much esteemed by all who knew him.  His virtues will long live in their memory.  He was an obliging neighbor, kind friend, loving companion, and a consistent Christian.  His end was peace.  "He sleeps in Jesus blessed sleep."

We regret to learn that Selah Squires, Esq., formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly in Washington, on Friday last. We have heard no particulars, but suppose he died of pulmonary disease of which he had been suffering for some years.

Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY - December 1866

 Oxford Times, December 5, 1866

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. Clarissa A. [Tillotson], wife of Perry Tillotson, aged 30 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mr. H.H. Tanner, aged about 70 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 6, 1866

Marriage

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 29th by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Wm. Caton of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Clara Alexander of this town.

Deaths

At St. Mary's Hall, Burlington, N.J., suddenly, on the 3d inst., Agnes Maria [Russell], eldest daughter of Wm. F. and C.J. Russell, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 16 years.  The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Russell, this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Mr. Asa Quivey, father of Dr. A. Quivey, aged 67 years.

Oxford Times, December 12, 1866

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Henry Gibson of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Ann F. Shapley of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].

In this Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. George W. Chapman of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to miss mary L. Johnson of Greene.

Deaths

In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] on 29th ult., Mr. Daniel Sage, aged 73 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on 18th ult. Mrs. Betsey Pike, aged 83? years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult. Mr. Joseph Mathewson, aged 84 years.

Fatal Accident:  On Monday afternoon, Mr. Benjamin Chamberlain was almost instantly killed at his residence in Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. C. was in his barn feeding his stock, and a girl was there milking.  She states that Mr. C. was driving some cattle with a pitchfork, holding it by the handle, with the tines toward him, and that either one of the animals jumped against one of the animals, or against him, and knocked him down.  He died almost instantly. The fork had pierced the femoral artery, and Mr. C. died from loss of blood.  Deposit Cour.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 13, 1866

Marriage

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. Charles H. Flint, to Miss Clara A. Williams, both of Chenango Forks.

Oxford Times, December 19, 1866

Marriages

At St. Paul's Church, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on 13th inst. by Rev. W. Ayrault, Samuel S. Stafford, Esq., to Mary R. [Gilbert], youngest daughter of Orlando S. Gilbert.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John Church to Mrs. Eliza A. Holmes, both of Oxford.

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] on 11th inst. Josephine [Nichols], daughter of John and Margaret Nichols, aged 17 years.

Oxford Times, December 26, 1866

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Philander L Paul to Miss Mary S. Bachus, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Greene [Chenango County, HY], on the 17th inst.,by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Edwin C. Adams, to Miss Susan L. Wells.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on 12th inst., by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. Geo. F. Bennett of Page Brook [Chenango Co., nY], to Miss Calista C. Packard of Coventry.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co.., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Phinehas P. Yeomans, aged 61 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co.., NY], on 23d inst., Mr. Silas W. Rogers, aged 25 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mary K. [Rogers], wife of Daniel Rogers, aged 50 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 27, 1866

Marriages

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. Wm. gates, Mr. Francis D. Terwilliger of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Rody Rogers of the same place.

Also at the same time and place, and by the same ceremony, Mr. Herbert R. Walker of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Helen E. Bensox of that place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst. by Rev. B. Scoville, Herman J. Lewis, to Miss Helen D. Burlingmae, all of Norwich. 

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. by Rev. S. Scoville, Waterman Van Camp, to Miss Jane. E. Randall, both of Norwich.

Death

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. Alfreta [Bacon], wife of Charles Bacon, aged 47 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, March 1867

 Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, March 20, 1867

Marriages

STEWART - BURNAP:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Lafara R. Stewart and Martha Burnap, both of German.

REDMOND -McCUNE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 5th, by Rev. P. McNulty, Walter J. Redmond and Margaret McCune, both of Oxford.

ALCOTT - ROOT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 5th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, James B. Alcott of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and H. Addie Root, of Guilford.

BEDIENT - HAMMOND:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, by Rev. C.S. Crain, George M. Bedient, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], and Rufina O. Hammond, of Oxford.

Deaths

BISHOP:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Thomas Bishop, aged 58 years.

HAMILTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, Joel Hamilton, aged 77 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 30th, 1867, Prudy E. [Williams] wife of Aden Williams, aged 41 years.  She was an affectionate friend, an obliging neighbor, ever ready to render assistance to the sick, as well as the poor, a kind and indulgent parent, and above all, a Christian; a worthy member of the Baptist Church.  Her husband has lost a faithful and an affectionate wife.

Death of Rev. Dr. Andrews:  The Binghamton papers contain obituary notices of the decease of the Rev. Dr. Andrews at that village, on the 5th inst., aged 75 years.  Dr. Andrews will be remembered by many of our readers as formerly a Presbyterian missionary minister, and at one time having charge of the Congregational church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He was at first a lawyer, then became a minister in the Presbyterian Church, but afterwards took orders in the Episcopal church and was for many years Rector at Binghamton, and was, in all these positions, esteemed as an able, eloquent and devoted man and Christian.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 20, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 6th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. William Gartsee to Miss Mary E. Walton, all of Norwich.

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], March 14th, at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, A. Dart, Esq., by Rev. W.C. Gunn, Dea. Amos Beebe of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. A. Finette Tinkham, of Hamilton.

In Poolville [Madison Co., NY], March 2d by Rev. L. V. Ismond, Mr. Geo. H. Burdick to Miss Clara L. Snow, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], March 5th, by Rev. Lot Church, Mr. O.M. Powell, to Miss Lucy Sumner, all of East Pharsalia.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. John Barr, Mr. Asa Warner, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia M. Crumb, of Pharsalia.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, Mr. Hiram King to Mrs. Emily Briggs, both of Otselic.

Deaths

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 5th, Maranda [Follett], wife of Samuel Follett, aged -?- years.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] March 4th, Mr. Vincent Goodsell, aged 27 years 3 months.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 27, 1867

Marriages

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Benjamin T. Osburn, to Miss Mary A. Grant, all of Greene.

At the residence of the bride's father, March 19th, by Rev. J.A. Robinson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Simon H. Barnes, Esq., of Lanesboro, Pa. to Miss Anliza Jones, eldest daughter of Horace Jones, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, by Rev. S.S. Goodman, Mr. E.L. Merritt, of Harmony, N.J. to Miss N. Adelia Parker, daughter of Joel Parker, Esq.

In Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], Feb. 24th, by Rev. mr. Gray, Mr. Albert Neidick, late of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Emma Brown.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, by Rev. Wm. Russell, Mr. Edgar C. Bryan, to Miss Nettie H. Austin.

Deaths

At the residence of her son, F.W. Ingersoll, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, Mrs. Polly Ingersoll, aged 76 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 9th, James [Keeley], son of James and Ellen Keeley, aged 10 weeks.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] March 19th, from accidental poisoning, Miss Ellen R. Bosworth, aged 17 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, Freelove A. [Milliken], wife of Marvin E. Milliken, aged 23 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, Mr. Alanson Fox, aged 72 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 18th, Mrs. S.A. McCullor, aged 42 years.

In Urbana, Ohio, recently, Mr. John Sutton, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] aged 67 years.

In Busti, Chautauqua Co. [NY], March 13th, Mr. Aaron Root, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 86 years.

In Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], March 2, 1867, Mrs. Melissa E. Babcock, wife of C.B Babcock, and daughter of Ephraim Wood, Esq., aged 35 years.  Our hearts are too full of grief to express the love we bore the deceased. To say she was a true Christian, a devoted and faithful wife and friend, an exemplary daughter, and loving sister, would convey no idea of her merits. There is no idle meaning in the words when we say, to no one would the following lines more fully apply than to our dear friend, M.E.B.:  "None knew her but to love, / None named her but to praise."

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, 1867, Mr. Alva Babcock, aged 63 years.  He was long a resident of New Berlin, and has left very many friends who mourn his loss.  His true manliness of character, the confidence he inspired in the hearts of all he met, his unswerving fidelity to his friend, endeared him to all.  He died in the full hope of a blessed immortality in the life to come, and of a reuniting with loved ones gone before. Thus, in one day we have lain away two dearly beloved, but ever in our hearts will theirs be the most precious of memories.

A little son of Mr. Gregory, aged about 6 years, came to his death a few days since in a rather strange manner. The little fellow, in some way bruised his toe, from the effects of which lockjaw set in, and after a few days of suffering, death came to his relief.  New Berlin Pioneer.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, March 27, 1867

Marriages

SMITH - BRANT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 21, 1867, by Rev. W. Burnside, Ervin B. Smith and Josephine E. Brant, both of Guilford.

WADE - WALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 23d, by Rev. S. Scoville, Amos A. Wade and Matilda Wall, all of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 27, 1867

Fatal Casualty

A melancholy affair occurred at the residence of Mr. Noyes Bosworth, about one mile north of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening of last week, about 10 o'clock, which resulted in the death of Miss Ellen R. Bosworth, aged 17 years, cousin to Mr. B., and daughter of the late Allen Bosworth.  Miss Bosworth was well known in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] having resided here for some time past, and at the time of her death was visiting her friends.

The particulars of this sad affair, as we learn from Mr. N.B. Watkins, of this place, who attended the funeral as undertaker, are as follows:  Mr. Bosworth was engaged in cleansing a bottle of galvanizing solution, which had been standing some ten years, and was a preparation used by him at that time in preparing plates for daguerreotypes.  He poured the contents of the bottle into a tumbler, wishing to see what amount of silver might be deposited in the glass by morning. While so engaged, Miss B. and the wife of Mr. B., who were in an adjoining room, requested him to go to the cellar and bring them some domestic wine.  He placed the tumbler on a shelf in the kitchen, where other glasses were standing, and went for the wine, while Miss B. proceeded to the kitchen, without a light, for a glass from which to drink.  Unfortunately, the fatal glass just left there by Mr. B. was the first she touched, and controlled by some unaccountable impulse, she drank from it.  She instantly inquired of Mrs. B. what she had in that glass, that tasted so singular.  Mr. B. hearing the inquiry, while in the cellar, though of the acids he had left, but the idea did not come to him that the draught would be fatal.  She complained of a sickening sensation in the stomach, and was advised to attempt to relieve herself by vomiting.  Failing in this, she remarked that "It had gone all over her."  These were her last words.  Seating herself by a table, she rested her head upon it, and in a few moments fell to the floor. Efforts were made to restore her to consciousness, but were unsuccessful and Mr. B. hastened for the nearest physician, who arrived when all was over, the unfortunate girl living but about fifteen minutes after swallowing the poison.  Mr. B. tasted from the glass to satisfy himself as to its contents and so powerful were its effects upon him, that it was fortunate a physician was present to administer the proper antidotes. The funeral of the deceased was largely attended on Thursday, at East Pharsalia.

We give the above particulars that our readers may judge for themselves as to the extent of blame to attach to the parties.  It is a very sad affair, and one which no one can deplore more sincerely than does Mr. Bosworth.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, March 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 6, 1867

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Lewis D. Blackman of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lucy Rowland, of Sherburne.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. DeWitt Carr of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Irene Foote, of Sherburne.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 21st, by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. Philander Parker, Esq., of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Phebe Bennett, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 17th, by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. Leonard D. Phillips to Miss Mary I. Comes, all of Plymouth.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 19th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. B.F. Sheldon, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Hattie A. Faucett, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Albert W. Padgett, of Guilford to Miss Hattie R. Bennett of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 20th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Norman C. Booth of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lovisa Bush, of Guilford.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. Ripley, Mr. Calvin Day of Guilford to Miss E. Gilbert of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th?, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Orrin Lothridge of Cincinnatus [Cortland co., NY] to Miss Ann Eliza Parsons, of Guilford.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, by Rev. E.W. Allen, Mr. Thomas W. Jones to Miss Elizabeth Murray, both of Lincklaen.

At Jaynes Hotel in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 18th?, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Marion M. Aldrich of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Janett Daniels, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. William D. Bouck, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Adelaide Hills of Smyrna.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, by Rev. M.G. Wadsworth, Mr. Wm. W. Goodrich of Sherburne to Miss Fidelia A. King of Parma, N.Y. [Monroe Co.].

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. J.O. Ransom, Mr. Warren Holdridge to Miss Mary E. Thompson, both of Smithville.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mrs. Mary Coomes, wife of the late Consider Coomes, aged 79 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mr. James H. Davis, aged 26? years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, Mary K. [Shattuck], daughter of Leroy Shattuck, aged 13 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, Maria Culler [Per Lee], widow of the late Edmond G. Per Lee, aged 81? years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th?, Mr. John D. Lewis, aged 75 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Mrs. Ruth Wade, aged 81 years, 3 months and 13 days.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, Mrs. Almira Gates, wife of George Gates, aged 36 years, 7 months and 9 days.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, Miss Avis? Campbell, aged 23 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 19th, Eddie [Seeley], youngest son of T.B. Seeley, aged 5 years and 6 months.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, Charlie [Seeley], only son of T.B. Seeley, aged 9 years and 3 months.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, Elsie M. [Bunce?], infant daughter of Justice and Jane Bunce?, aged 3 months and 3 days.

In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Hannah M. [Robbins], wife of Henry T. Robbins, aged 22 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, Fidelia [Tower], wife of Dea. Obediah Tower, aged 60? years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Nellie G. [Brown], daughter of J.S. and Mary Brown, aged 13 months.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 23d, Mrs. Esther J. [Rhodes], wife of Silas L. Rhodes, aged 35 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 15th, Mrs. Julia Boyle, aged 58 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. Henry C. Huntley, aged 22 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, Clark H. [Wood], son of Ellery and Emeline Wood, aged 17 years.

Singular Accident

At the conclusion of the funeral services of Mr. James H. Davis, which were held at the residence of Mrs. Hamilton, on Lock Street, on Saturday afternoon last, it was found, from the peculiar construction of the stairs that the coffin could not be carried down them from the room above, where the corpse had lain.  It was suggested to take it through a window to the roof of a verandah in front of the house, and from that point lower it to the ground.  Accordingly, four men removed it to the verandah, and while preparing to lower it, the entire structure gave way and fell with a crash, a distance of some ten feet, carrying with it the occupants, two of whom were somewhat bruised and the head of the coffin shattered.  A lady standing in the door under the verandah was badly bruised, but no bones broken.  No blame can attach to anyone as the premises were examined by a number of those present, before the accident, and were considered safe.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY March 13, 1867

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], March 5th, at the Methodist episcopal Chruch by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Rev. McKenbeek? Shaw of Preston to Miss Sarah M. Tinker, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by J.H. Stanbro, Esq., Mr. A.D. Gardner to Miss Adelia A. Carpenter, both of Shed's Corners, Madison Co. [NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Isaac L. Edgerton, to Miss Clara H. Tyler both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by the same, Mr. Charles F. Huntley to Miss Pyroia Gault both of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, by Rev. G.A. Hogerboom, Mr. J.J. Phelps of Milford [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Frances E. Angell, of New Berlin.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Mary L. [Root], wife of Joshua Root, aged 58 years.

In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Mr. Ephraim N. Sprague, aged 66 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Dea. Willis Formes? aged 59 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, Sarah M. [Wade], wife of H.D. Wade, aged 30 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Susan M. [Bordon], wife of G.A. Bordon, aged 43 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, Imogene [Searles], wife of Robert Searles, aged 22 years.