Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 7, 1869
Marriages
In Homer, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], on Tuesday evening, Dec. 29th, by Rev. J.D. Barnes, Dr. Frank B. Darby, of Owego [Tioga Co., NY], and Miss Mary E. [Wheadon], daughter of Mr. C.H. Wheaden.
The marriage ceremony, with the ring, was beautifully performed by the officiating clergyman. A large and happy company enjoyed the occasion and gave the wedded pair their most cordial congratulations. An ample provision was made for the comfort of the guests. Homer Republican.
On the 5th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, John H. Fairchild to Miss Mary Eugenia Watrous both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. C.H. Dibble of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss F.S. Dibble, of Oxford.
Deaths
In Preble, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], on Sunday morning, the 27th ult. Lottie Ide [Van Camp], wife of Mr. S.C. Van Camp, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years and 11 days.
At the County House [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mary [Benedict], wife of Joseph Benedict, aged 29 years.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 14, 1869
Marriages
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th ins.t, by Rev. T.D. Hammond, Mr. Charles G. Winston to Miss Sarah M. Davis, all of Greene.
Also, at hte same time and place, by the same, Mr. Selden L. Chalker to Miss Mary J. Winston, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Francis A. Steward to Miss Ellen A. Howe, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. David L. Brown of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Asenath Wrench of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].
In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Royal Stearns to Miss Emma N. [ Thurston], daughter of Warren Thurston, all of Norwich.
In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Chas. W. Godfrey to Miss Hattie A. Van Dusen, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].
Deaths
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th ins.t, Warren Gray, Esq., aged 84 years.
In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on New Year's day, Mr. William McCray, aged 88 years.
In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Sidney Eggleston, aged about 60 years.
In Preble, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], on the 27th ult. Lottie Ide [Van Camp] wife of Samuel C. Van Camp, aged 25 years and 11 days.
We desire in this time of our sorrow and bereavement, to bear testimony to the power of the religion of the gospel to sustain and comfort in affliction when even earthly refuge fails. The promises of God have long been precious to us, but such words as "my grace shall be sufficient for thee" and "as thy day is so shall thy strength be," never had such significance as now. These promises have been verified when we most needed their fulfillment.
On the last Sabbath of the year we received a telegram saying "Lottie died this morning at nine o'clock." These tidings were entirely unexpected and for a few moments we were dumb, we opened not our mouths, for we knew the Lord had done it. But very soon, we were enabled to kiss the rod which had smitten us, and to say--we trust with resignation--not our will but thine O God be done. The next morning while it was yet dark, we commenced our long and sad journey, but we were not left desolate for the comforter was near, bringing to our remembrance, precious words of Him who spake as never man spake and who alone can sustain his sorrowing suffering ones. We feared lest our strength should fail when called to look upon the form of our beloved child, but God in his mercy upheld us, and gave us the sweet assurance, that our child was safe on the glorified shore, in the presence of that Saviour whom she had honored and loved from childhood. A sweet smile rested upon her face, indicating as we thought the state of mind in which she passed from earth to Heaven. Then came fear concerning the burial scene, will grace sufficient be given to keep husband, parents, brother and sister from Sinking! Yes. To the praise of God's goodness be it said, the coffin, the shroud and the grave were disarmed of their usual terrors and we laid our firstborn, a young wife and mother beneath the snow, while a voice seemed to say, "I am the resurrection and the life, and because I live thy child shall live also." We cannot refrain from pressing with great earnestness upon Christian parents, the duty of making it their first care to lead their children to that Saviour who will be their shepherd, guardian and guide in this life, and in the world to come, will give them Eternal life. We bless God that we are not called to mourn as those without hope. The light of our child's Christian example, her carefully marked Bible, her place of secret prayer, her love for the cause of Christ, and other sweet memories, are a precious legacy to her bereaved husband and stricken family. The bereaved parents.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 21, 1869
Marriage
In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the evening of the 14th, inst. by the Rev. R. Scott, Mr. Charles Hall to Miss Rhoda E. [Jackson] daughter of Mr. Wesley Jackson, both of Triangle.
Deaths
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Julia E. [Forbes] widow of the late Willis Forbes, aged 48 years.
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Miss A. M. Read, eldest daughter of Mr. Hiram Read, aged 41 years.
In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mr. Charles A. King, aged 21 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mr. John Pittsley, aged 73 years.
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Ira Holdredge aged 83 years.
At the residence of H.N. Elliott, in this city [Manhattan, KS], Jan'y 1, 1869, Mrs. Jane Elliott, aged 68 years, 3 months and 6 days.
Deceased was our mother. For twenty-three years a widow, she devoted herself to her children, and her pious faithful life is held in sweet remembrance by them. she was born in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, and came to New York State in 1829. Three of her children having settled in Manhattan [KS], she took up her residence with them the past summer, and it was our expectation to have her with us yet many years. Alas, the destroyer came, and suddenly dashed our hopes to the ground. Typhoid Pneumonia, in one short week, terminated the life of her we loved. But she died in peace. For fifty years an avowed follower of Jesus, she had sweet consolation on her death bed, and calmly prepared to cross the river. We write this tribute tearfully, yet with the consolation that with our mother "all is well." Manhattan (Kansas), Standard
Mrs. Elliott was the widow of John Elliott, and resided in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], a number of years ago.
Chenango American, Norwich, NY, January 28, 1869
Marriages
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. L.M. Stanton to Miss Rm Sherwood, all of this place.
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. A.A. Holladay of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss H.M. smith, of Oxford.
In Conneaut, Ohio, at the residence of the bride's father, on the 14th of nov., by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Joseph J. Agard, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sabra L. Andrews, of Ohio.
Deaths
In Washington, D.C., on the 22d inst., Gracie Mears [Avery], only child of William O. and Hattie C. Avery, aged 4 months and 24 days.
In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Czar Prince, aged 76 years.
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mary M. [Wooden], and daughter of Peleg Ashcraft, aged 21 years.
In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], on the 31st ult. Almira Curtis [Claghorn], wife of Geo. Claghorn, aged 70 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
In Harlem, Illinois, on the 8th inst., Mr. Uriah Thompson, aged 69 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
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