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.

Vital Records, Oxford, NY, May 1867

 Oxford Times, May 1, 1867

Marriages

SMITH - McGEORGE:  At St. Paul's Church in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. W.Ayrault, Mr. Rodney F. Smith of W....ville, Ct., and Miss Sarah D. McGeorge of this village.

DOWD - HOBAN:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride, on the 23d ult. by Rev. P. McNulty, Mr. George Dowd of Greene [Chenango C., NY] and Miss M. Adelia [Hoban] daughter of William Hoban of this town.

REYNOLDS - GRAY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Cyrus J. Reynolds of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], and Miss Jennie F. [Gray], daughter of Mr. Alvin Gray, of Greene.

Deaths

HOLT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Nathan P. Holt, aged 80 years.

RIDER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Georgie Cushman [Rider], daughter of George and Elizabeth Rider, aged 6 moths and 27 days.

Oxford Times, May 8, 1867

Marriages

WINSOR - HUNT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Henry J. Winsor and Miss Clarinda K. Hunt, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

STRATTON - SHIFFER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Whitman Stratton and Miss Maggie Shiffer, all of Norwich.

WOOSTER - BENNETT:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Aaron M. Wooster and Eliza Bennett, all of Guilford.

Deaths

GRAY:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th ult. Lucy M. [Gray], wife of John Gray, aged 69 years

GILE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. John Gile, aged 75 years.

GORTON:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Richard Gorton, aged 88 years.

LYON:  In Port Chester, Westchester Co. [NY], on the 30th ult. Mr. David Lyon, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 93 years.  Mr. Lyon was father of Mrs. Geo. R. Lyon of Greene.

GOULD:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Grateful [Gould], wife of Thomas Gould, aged 84 years.

Oxford Times, May 15, 1867

Marriages

MANNING - HULL:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, on the 9th inst., Mr. John W. Manning and Miss Martha W. Hull.

OSBORN - LUCAS:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], on th 6th inst. by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. John H. Osborn, of German [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Betsey A. Lucas, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

DE-JIN-NON-DA-WEH-HON - JON-A-ZEH:  On the 21st ult. at the residence of the bride's father on the C......gus reservation, by the Rev. A. Wright, De-jin-non-da-weh-hon, M.D., Grand Sachem of the Six Nations of Indians, and Miss Joh-a-zeh, daughter of Hon. Saul logan, ex-President of the Seneca Indians.

Deaths

MORSE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst., Dencon Drury Morse, aged 51 years.

BIXBY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Frances J. [Bixby] wife of Ira Bixby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

Oxford Times, May 22, 1867

Marriage

BENNETT - BENNETT: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev J.H. Hall, Mr. Edgar L. Bennett and Miss Vilatia Bennett, all of Smyrna.

Deaths

BRABAZON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. of consumption, Harriet [Brabazon], youngest and beloved daughter of Charles J. and Julia M. Brabazon, aged nineteen years. After months of suffering, patiently borne, the hour of release came, and with a fond farewell to those she loved so well, the daughter and sister went to her home beyond the stars.

"Her hands are cold, her face is white, / No more her pules come and go; / Her eyes are shut to life and light, / Fold the white vestures snow on snow, / And lay her where the violets blow.

If any born of kindly blood, / Should ask "what maiden lies below," / Say only this, "a tender bud / That tried to blossom neath the snow, / Lies withered where the violets blow."

GROSS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. William Gross, Jr., aged 37 years.

HATHEWAY:  In Solon, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 3d inst., Major General Samuel Gilbert Hatheway, aged 86 years, 9 months, and 26 days.

Oxford Times, May 29, 1867

Marriage

HALBERT -NORTH:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. Charles Ayer, Mr. Henry H. Halbert and Miss Alice North, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

LYON:  In North norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 19th inst. Mr. Samuel Lyon, Esq., aged 78 years.

CHAPMAN:  I Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 19th inst. May L. [Chapman], wife of George Chapman.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1867, continued

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 21, 1867

Marriages

In Willet, Cortland Co. [NY] August 14th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William A. Sage of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nettie Dyer, daughter of E.J.. Dyer, Esq. of Willet.

Deaths

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], August 12th, Miss Fidelia M. Barrows, aged 33 years.

In Indianola, Texas, July 3d, Mr. John H Clayton, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 28 years and 9 months.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 17th, Mr. Owen Owens.

Acquitted:  After a thorough examination before J. Teller, Esq., Gilbert Rogers has been acquitted.  Mr. John DeForest, who was accidentally shot by said Rogers, died on Thursday last.  It seems that sufficient proof was ascertained to clearly show that Rogers was wholly unaware of the terrible deed he was perpetrating.  Unadilla Times

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, August 21, 1867

Marriages

EDWARDS - PINNEO:  In Paola, Kansas, July 30th, by Rev. W.F. Travis, John R. Edwards, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Annie Eliza Pinneo, all of Paola.

HOTCHKISS - EGBERTSON:  In Upper Lisle, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Aug. 12th, by Rev. Wm. Gates, Miletus A. Hotchkiss of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Mary E. [Egbertson], eldest daughter of John H. Egbertson, Esq., of Upper Lisle.

CHESLEY - RUSSELL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 11th, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, J.P. Chesley, of Morrison, Ill., and Mrs. Maretta Russell of Plover, Wis.

Deaths

JONES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mrs. Betsey [Jones], wife of Horace Jones, Esq., aged 54 years.

BUELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 4th, Mrs. Mary Ann [Buell], wife of J.F. Buell, and daughter of Philo and Phidelia Bassett, aged 25 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 28, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 20th, by Rev. T. Harroun, Mr. George R. Johnson, to Miss Augusta Clark, all of this place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 13th, by Rev. W. Ayrault, Mr. William R. Welch of Jordan, N.Y. to Miss S. Elizabeth Pettis, of Oxford.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] August 22d, Willie [Lamb], son of William H. Lamb, aged 4 months and 5 days.

 In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 23d, Leona May [Eaton], daughter of William and Amarintha Eaton, aged 4 months and 20 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 16th, Isadora E. [Ireland], daughter of Winfield S. and Angeline W. Ireland, aged 3 years 8 months and 4 days.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] August 24th, Edgar J. Arnold, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Arnolds, aged 17 years, 2 months and 15 days.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 13th, Eva [Harris], daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Harris, aged 13 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 9th, Mrs. Isabel Champlin, widow of John R. Champlin, aged 68 yers.

At Grass Lake, Michigan, August 11th, Mrs. Polly M. Harrington, aged 71 years, sister of James H. Smith, Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

A woman shot:  Between five and six o'clock on Sunday last, the startling rumor spread through the village that a woman serving as a domestic in the family of Edward Clark, Esq., had been accidently killed by a young German also in his employ.  The name of the woman was Alice Carrew; that of the boy, who is 18 years old, Edward Hanitzsch. Coroner Blodgett immediately summoned a jury, when the following facts were made known.  A shot gun had been kept loaded in the barn, and occasionally used by the gardener to shoot skunks.  Eight days previous this boy had fired off the gun and put it back without reloading.  Finding it in this condition, the gardener loaded it again.  The boy says he did not think the gun was loaded, and he pointed it at the girl he killed and another female domestic with her at the time, for the purpose of frightening them, and the reason he fired at Alice was because she was frightened.  The muzzle of the gun was very near her body when it went off, and the charge of shot bruised her arm and entered her side, killed her almost instantly. The jury found a verdict to the effect that "the discharge of the gun by Hanitzsch was accidental and not done with the intention of causing the girl's death but was an act of gross carelessness on his part.  Cooperstown Journal

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, August 28, 1867

Marriage

TERRY - VAN PETTEN:  In Hannibal, Oswego Co. N.Y. by the Rev. T.H. Green, Kinyon Terry of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Naoma Van Petten of the former place.

Death

YALE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, 1867, Elam Yale, aged 85 years.

CARPENTER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] August 14th, 1867, E.R. Carpenter, aged 78 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 7, 1867

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, by Rev., J.C. Ransom, Mr. Edward W. Nickerson, of Nineveh, Broome Co. [NY] to Miss Mary E. Wright, of Oxford.

In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], August 4th, by C.H. Babcock, Esq., Mr. F.P. Secoe, to Miss Harriette J. Drake, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y., August 2d, 1867, of measles and inflammation of the lungs, Willie H. [Colburn], adopted child of A.E. and M.J. Colburn, aged 1 year, 3 months and 29 days.  His presence has been as a sunbeam in our dwelling; his spirit so pure and lovely, he had gained our heart's best affections; too good for earth, the Saviour said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

"And hark, amid the sacred songs / Those heavenly voices raise, / Ten thousand thousand infant tongues / Unite in perfect, praise."

In Hammonton, N.J., July 22d, Mrs. Olive Hoyt, widow of William Hoyt, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 81 years.

At Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, July 27th, Mrs. J.F. Smith, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 76 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 14, 1867

Marriages

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], August 7th, by Rev. Thos. Harroun , Mr. Nathaniel Sibley, to Miss E.M. Roberts, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 13th, by Rev. M.L. Bennett, John L. Brown, Esq., of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie F. Brown, daughter of Paul Brown, Esq., of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 5th, by Rev. S.S. Hayward, Mr. Orrin Dilley, to Miss Betsey J. Wightman, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], August 11th, by Rev. D.D. brown, Mr. J.N. Griffin, to Miss Mary L. Levisee, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], David E.S. Bedford, Esq., in the 69th year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 18th, Miss Mary Jane Lewis, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], July 30th, Carrie A. [Stratton], daughter of Isaac J. and Margaret Stratton, aged 8 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 16th, passed from earth to the spirit land, Murray [Thornton], son of Alonzo and Nancy Thornton, aged 20 years.

Murray has gone to the land of the blest, / Where the weary are forever at rest; / Where sickness and sorrow can never come, / To mar with their presence his beautiful home.

His spirit now is clothed in white, / And he an angel, pure and bright; / He claps his hands and shouts for joy. / Our noble, much loved Murray boy.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, August 4th, Mrs. Betsey [Jones], wife of Horace Jones, Esq., aged 54 years.  The circumstances attending the death of the deceased were most sad and trying. A kind and charitable neighbor, a tender ad affectionate mother, an earnest Christian and truly estimable woman, her loss would have been deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and neighbors under any circumstances.  But the peculiarity of her death added much to the sadness of the occasion of her funeral, and to the sympathy felt for the bereaved husband and family.  She had been for some time suffering under an attack of insanity, brought on by grief over the death of a lovely and fondly beloved daughter.  She had threatened to take her own life, but the care and watchfulness of her friends had prevented her from committing any violence upon herself, until on Saturday, the 3d inst. when she managed to elude their vigilance long enough to procure and take a dose of arsenic, which proved fatal.  After it was known what she had done, every effort was made to annul the effects of the poison; but it was too late before the discovery was made, for anything to be done effectually.

At White Store [Chenango Co. NY] August 4th, 1867, Annis Ketchum, daughter of Eli and Nancy Ketchum, aged 2 years, 11 months and 23 days.

I had a little darling girl, / As fair as any flower; / she gladdened me a little while, / Then left me one dark hour! / I fain would lie down by her side-- / I'm lonely now, since Annis died!

She lay within her cot at rest, / And softly drew her breath; / One look, one gasp--Twas over then-- / She'd passed away in Death!

We laid her down beneath the grass, / Young flowers will soon grow o'er; / We'll water with our mournful tears, / We daily on them pour.

I'll often cry out, in my dreams-- / "Oh wake! my darling wake!" / I look into her little crib, / And think my heart will break!

The sun, he shines as bright as e'er, / The trees in beauty wave; / But oh! they cannot charm my heart / From one green, tiny grave!

They tell me she is happy now, / With holy babes above; / I know it all--but cannot calm / This yearning mother love.

Killed by Lightning:  A lad by the name of Coon, aged some 16 years, son of Cuyler Coon, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], was killed by lightning on Tuesday of last week.  The circumstances, as near as we can learn them, are these.  Young Coon was in the employ of Robert Stanton of that town, and with others, not far from 6 o'clock, went out to do the milking, the cows being yarded quite a distance from the house. The rain coming down heavily at that time, the party deferred milking and withdrew for shelter, Coon going, as it was supposed, to his father's, who lived not very far off. After dark, upon inquiry, it was learned that he had not been to his father's nor had he been seen by anyone.  Search was immediately made, when with no marks of violence, or the least scratch upon his person he was found dead in the field. The earth was freshly torn up near by, which takin in connection with the heavy claps of thunder, particularly noticeable during the shower, and which it was remarked, must have struck in the neighborhood, leave no doubt as to the cause of his death.

Another of our leading citizens has gone to his rest.  David E.S. Bedford, long one of our most enterprising and successful merchants, died at his residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, the 10th inst., at the age of 68.  Mr. Bedfored was born in the city of Albany, in 1799, from which place, when still a youth, he went to Wilmington, N.C. for a few years.  Returning to Albany, where he was married, he came to Norwich in 1820, making this his home during the remainder of his long and useful life.  Always actively engaged in business, he ever maintained a high character for probity and honor.  In all his affairs he was precise and scrupulous, but at the same time liberal and just.  Few men are better trained in the rules and methods of an honorable business career than he was, and fewer still are more capable of carrying on with system and exactness enterprises of magnitude.  Mr. Bedford's health had for some years been on the decline, and a year ago last spring he felt compelled to retire from all active pursuits.  No improvement followed his relinquishment of business, but on the contrary he continued to fail, and on Monday of this week all that was mortal of him was consigned by his relatives, friends and townsmen to its native dust.  Thus, passes away one who has for many years been a conspicuous member of our community--one who was endeared to his community--and who was universally respected and esteemed by the people among whom he lived and died, for his exemplary Christian character and virtues.

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

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 18, 1867

Marriages

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 15th inst., by Rev. R. Scott, Mr. Arthur M. Harrison, to Miss Louisa M. [Post], only daughter of Chas. Post, Esq., all of Smithville Flats.

In St. Paul's Church, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. W. Ayrault, Mr. James G. Van Warenen, and Miss Mary E. Millard.

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

Deaths

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Robert H. Edwards, aged 49 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mary Ann [Seymour], wife of Bela Seymour, aged 58 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Cora Carter, child of Thos. W. and Melvina Carter, aged 7 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mr. Samuel S. Smith, aged 49 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. Geo. Cushman [Rider], son of George Rider, aged 6 months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Helen D. [Winsor], wife of LaFayette Winsor, aged 29 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Chas. Durrant, aged 24 years.

Oxford Times, April 24, 1867

Marriages

LEACH - SMITH:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the17th inst., by Rev. R. H. Spafford, Mr. Orange Leach and Miss Frank Smith, both of Greene.

SMITH - BURLISTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. John Smith of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary V. Burliston, of mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY],

Deaths

DODGE:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], o the 15th inst. James Herbet [Dodge], youngest son of James O. and Elizabeth Dodge, aged 8 months.

BROWN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Susan B. [Brown], wife of James Brown, aged 53 years.

RANDALL:  In Masonville Delaware Co. [NY], on the 17th inst. Thomas W. Randall, aged 87 years.

HINCKLY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. L.W. Hinckly aged 50 years.

DAVIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. John Davis, aged 72 years.

DAVIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst., Mary R. [Davis], daughter of John and Fanny Davis, aged 24 years.

VANDUSEN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Almira [VanDusen], wife of Jerry Van Dusen, aged 44 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 25, 1867

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Cyrus J. Reyolds of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Jennie E. [Gray], daughter of Mr. Alvin Gray.

In Zion Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d int. by the same, Mr. Wm. H. Close of Indianapolis, Ind. (formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]) to Miss Sarah [Stevens], daughter of Mr. Chas. A. Stevens, of this place.

In Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], on the 23d inst. by Rev. D.F. Judson, Mr. J.C. Park, to Miss Addie Reynolds, all of Addison.

Death of Rev'd Arthur Burtis, D.D.

Oxford Times, April 3, 1867

We regret the sad duty which calls us to notice the death of Rev'd Arthur Burtis, which occurred at Oxford, Ohio, on the 23d ult. of inflammation of the bowels, after a brief illness.  Doctor Burtis was formerly settled over the Presbyterian Church in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], and removed from here rather more than twenty years since. While here Doctor Burtis was held in high esteem as a profound scholar, and a Christian gentleman, with which he united varied learned and social qualities of a high order. The following sketch of the deceased from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, is a worthy tribute to the memory of one, by whose death religion and learning have lost an able champion, and which leaves a void which may not be easily filled.

Dr. Burtis was born in the city of New York, on the 25th day of October 1807.  His father, after whom he was named, was quite a prominent citizen of New York, having been one of its ten Governors during the Revolution.  By his efforts the city was placed in a state of defense against the British.  The son, the subject of this brief sketch, graduated at Union College in 1827.  Among his classmates were Joseph law, brother of George Law, Judge Campell, of Otsego Co., John J. Sisco, Preston King and the late Hon. George P. Barker of this city [Buffalo, NY].  In his room at college the well-known secret society, "Kappa Alpha" was originated, the above named classmates of his, Chancellor Walworth, and a few others, being engaged with him in its inception.  After Mr. Burtis graduated, the meetings were held in the room of Hon. Elijah Ford, of this city.  He studied law under Chancellor Kent, at Columbia College, and received his theological education at the Auburn Seminary.  He began to preach in 1834, being connected with the Presbyterian denomination.  He was first settled at Little Falls, next Binghamton, then Fort Plan, Oxford and Vernon, all in this State [NY].  From Vernon he came to this city, in 1847, and was pastor of the Frist Presbyterian Church here for two years.  He afterwards took charge successively of the South and Tabernacle Presbyterian Churches of Buffalo, and, when the latter was broken up, became Secretary of the American and Foreign Christian Union.  In this occupation, being also engaged in fitting young men for college, he continued until last September, when he accepted the Chair of professor of Greek in the university at Oxford, Ohio.  His family did not leave the city with him but were soon to join him.

The deceased was held in high estimation as a Christian, a scholar, and a citizen and his death will be deeply lamented by the large number of our citizens who knew and respected him.

Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY, April 1867

 Oxford Times, April 3, 1867

Marriage

FOX - BOLLES:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. William H. Fox, of North norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Eva Bolles of Oxford.

Deaths

HOYT:  In Coventry, on the 22d lt. Mr. Thaddeus Hoyt, aged 77 years.

MACK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult. Mr. David Mack, aged 75? years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 4, 1867

Marriages

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by Rev. J.A. Robinson, Simon H. Barnes, Esq., of Lanesboro, Pa., and Anliza Jones, of Coventry.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult., by Rev. S.S. Goodman, Mr. E.L. Merrit of Harmony, N.J., and N. Adelia Parker, daughter of Joel Parker.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Amos A. Wade and Miss Matilda Wall, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Thomas Miller, Esq., aged 49 years.

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

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

Oxford Times, April 10, 1867

Deaths

HAYNES:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Sarah [Haynes], wife of Charles B. Haynes, aged 69 years.

WELD:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. E.S. Weld, aged 32 years, formerly assistant teacher in the Academy in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 11, 1867

Deaths

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], of consumption, on the 3d inst., Isabella W. [Fisher], aged 33 years and 22 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Sally M. [Randall] wife of Orlando M. Randall, aged 84 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Cynthia [French], wife of James French, aged 63 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mr. Wm. T. White, aged 69 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., N], on the 13th ult. Mr. Benjamin C Brown, aged 67 years.

Oxford Times, April 17, 1867

Marriages

VAN WAGENEN - MILLARD:  In St. Paul's Church, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday eve, April 9th, by the Rev. W Ayrault, Mr. James G Van Wagenen and Miss Mary E. Millard.

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

  Deaths

HARRINGTON:  In Jersey City, N.J., on the 3d inst. Mr. E.D.C. Harrington, aged 34 years, son of Mrs. P.W. Harrington of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  During the late rebellion, Mr. H. officiated as disbursing agent in the Provost Marshal General's office at Washington, D.C., and at the time of his death was stationed at Jersey City as an inspector for the Custom House at New York.

RANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Sally M. [Randall], wife of -?- M. Randall, aged 44 years.

WHITE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult. Mr. Wm. T. White.

BROWN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Mr. Benjamin C. Brown, aged 67 years.

STEERE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Esek [Steere] son of Arthur and Martha Steere.

Suspicion of Poisoning:  James Bedeau, residing two miles south of Westford village died very suddenly on the 21st ult., under very suspicious circumstances. he was in his usual health at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and died in a spasm before 8 the same evening, and the spasm was such as to indicate that strychnine had been taken into the stomach. The deceased was buried on Sunday, the 24th, but suspicions of foul play becoming so strong, Coroner Blodgett was notified on the following Tuesday, the body exhumed, a postmortem examination held, and the stomach and contents taken last Friday to Albany by the coroner to be analyzed by a chemist.  We are informed that the postmortem examination revealed no disease likely to promote death.  Cooperstown Rep.

Soldier's Letter, Civil War, November 1863

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1863

Letter from 114th New York Infantry Regiment

Vermillion River, La. Nov. 5, 1863

As I before told you, whenever anything of interest occurred you should not be wanting of information.  On Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2 P.M., General Burridge's Brigade, a portion of the 18th Army Corps, encamped at Carrion Crow Bayou, twelve miles above Vermillion, was attacked by about four thousand mounted rebels.  It was rather a surprise and Burridge's men were driven from their camp. The rebels succeeded in capturing, destroying and scattering a greater portion of the camp equipage.  Gen. Washburn reinforced Burridge and the enemy was driven back, not however until he had given us a sharp fight.

Most of the fighting was in the woods.  The 18th Corps became masters of the position. One hundred of the enemy's dead were left on the field, but he succeeded in carrying off his wounded.  Our loss was forty killed and sixty wounded. An exchange of wounded was effected on the day following. We took about one hundred prisoners; the rebels about five hundred. The 19th Corps, which was encamped on Vermillion River, was turned out under arms at 1 A.M., Wednesday, and marched rapidly to the scene of the fight, as another fight was expected at daylight today.  It arrived at Carrion Crow at 7 A.M., remained there until this morning (Nov. 5).  No hostile attitude being assumed by the enemy it returned to its late quarters on Vermillion River. The 13th Corps likewise came down to Vermillion, two miles above the river. These are the facts in the case.  View them as you will.  Lay the blame where you choose.  Gen. Wietzel informed Col. Per Lee that he thought it disgraceful to our arms, and the result of carelessness and want of caution, if not neglect of duty of those in the front. The day has been very wet and unpleasant, and the troops are very tired, but will soon forget in sleep the weary march to Carrion Crow, fully resolved that Weitzel's old Brigade could never had not been caught napping.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, July 1867 continued

 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.