Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 7, 1868
Marriages
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. George Gray, to Miss Malinda [Wheeler], daughter of Mr. E Wheeler, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Andrew S. Seline to Miss Antoinette Washburn, all of Oxford.
Deaths
In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. Nathan D. Lewis, aged 28 years and 6 months.
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Eugene J. [Curtis], son of Ethan R. Curtis, aged 13 years.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 14, 1868
Deaths
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Amos Gray, aged 78 years.
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th ins.t, Mrs. Sarah Sturgeon, aged 88 years.
In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Leonard Niles, formerly of South Oxford [Chenango Co., Y], aged 41 years.
In East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Thomas Main, aged 67 years.
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Mandeville Gomes, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 56 years.
In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], March 4th, Mrs. Margaret Fosgate, widow of Jonathan Fosgate, aged 89 years.
In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 10th inst., Hon. Henry Bennett, aged 59 years.
We learn that Hon. Henry Bennett died suddenly at his residence in New Berlin, on Sunday evening last, between nine and ten o'clock of paralysis, he having previously suffered from similar attacks. During the day and evening he had been in excellent spirits, and retired to his room about nine o'clock, soon after which he was found dead. Mr. Bennett has occupied a prominent position in the community, both as a member of the Bar, and Representative in Congress, he having been elected five successive terms from this District. His sudden death will be deeply felt by a large circle of relatives and acquaintances. His age was 59 years. Chenango Union.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 21, 1868
Marriages
In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Legrand Corneld to Miss Nancy M. Covey, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].
In Cleveland, on the 7th inst., by Rev. J.A. Thome, Mr. John Bladerson, of Cleveland, to Miss Ann Hall, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
Death
In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Emma J. [Rhodes], only daughter of Mr. S.L. Rhodes, aged 16 years.
Chenango American, Greene NY, May 28, 1868
Marriages
In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. D. Dullock, Mr. Albert Picket of Rush Township, Pa. to Miss Sarah C. Pittsley, of Coventry.
At Trinity Church, Elmira N.Y. [Chemung Co.] on the 20th inst. by Rev. Wm. A. Paret, D.D., Mr. Jesse H. Read, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nellie G. [Cooke], youngest daughter of Geo. J. Cooke, Esq., all of Elmira.
Silver Wedding: Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Hitchcock, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], celebrated their silver wedding, Monday evening last. A large number of their friends assembled to tender their congratulations and they were the recipients of many valuable tokens of friendship and esteem. Their guests were handsomely entertained, and the anniversary was a most enjoyable one to all concerned.
Deaths
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Alexander J. Graham, aged 38 years.
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mary [Verrill], wife of John Verrill, aged 64 years.
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Simon Willard [Kinyon] infant son of Peter and Josephine Kinyon, aged 11 months.
We give to God, what first he gave, / We bless him with our weeping eyes, / Our bud sleeps not within the grave, / But! sweetly blooms in Paradise.
He called our little Simie home, / And left us, with an aching heart, / No more we'll hear his feeble moan, / Death aimed the sure, but cruel dart.
An Angel saw and loved our boy, / And snatched him from our fond embrace, / We see the crib, and cherished toy, / But not that happy, smiling face.
We'll wipe away our bitter tears, / Too well we know, he was our pride, / Yet hope to meet in after years, / Our darling little boy that died.
In Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Samuel Gordon, Jr., aged 29 years.
In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Martin K. Dibble, aged 86 years.
In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Clarissa [Smith], wife of Lyman Smith, aged 86 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ins.t, Mr. Charles Doty, aged 48 years.
The Erie Disaster
Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 28, 1868
The fearful accident which occurred at Carr's Point, on the Erie Railroad on Wednesday morning of last week comes home to us with peculiar force, destroying, as it does, the lives of those who were known, respected and beloved in our community.
Mr. Ephraim Hoyt and wife, who were among the killed, were residents of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]. He had been a well-to-do farmer, but recently sold his farm with the intention of removing West. Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt were with them at the time of the fearful plunge, but fortunately escaped death, though the eldest, a young lady of about 18 years, was considerably injured. The funeral of the ill-fated couple took place at Ketchum's Corners [Broome Co., NY] on Monday last, and although it was raining severely at the time, was attended by a vast concourse of people. A procession of nearly 100 carriages followed them to their final resting place.
Mr. Thomas Purinton, another victim of this dreadful disaster, was also known and respected by many of our citizens. He was General Agent for the State of New York of the "Guardian Mutual Life Ins., Co., " of New York city, and for the past few weeks had been stopping in our village. He had a permanent insurance on his life for $35,000, and when about starting for New York took an Accidental policy for $10,000 more, for three days, so he leave his family (a wife and two daughters well provided for. His funeral took place at Cortland on Friday last, at which place his family has been staying the past winter.
Mr. Albert Boyce, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], took passage on the same train, for New York, but overhearing a remark of one of the employees of the road that there "were several railroad men on board, and they were going to do their best," and thinking they were running fast enough already, he became a little uneasy, and got off at Deposit, probably saving his life by this means.
Resolutions on the Death of the Late Ephraim Hoyt
Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 28, 1868
At a meeting of the Sabbath School at North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], on the 17th inst., the following resolutions were passed on the death of the late Ephraim Hoyt, of this town:
The committee to whom was referred the subjet of the death of our superintendent since the close of our school would report as follows:
Whereas, By a mysterious providence our loved Superintendent, Mr. Ephraim Hoyt, has, during our recess, been removed to another world by a sudden and violent death; and, whereas, we desire to place upon our records an expression of our estimate of his character and service: Therefore,
Resolved, That in him we always had a Christian example; a warm and generous friend; a faithful, earnest, and devoted laborer during his entire connection with our school.
Resolved, That, as Superintendent of our School, in his apt illustrations and practical applications of our lessons, we recognized a man eminently qualified for the position, and deeply intent on doing good.
Resolved, That we will cherish forever his parting address at the closing of our school the Sabbath before Christmas. If he had known it to have been his last address he could not have felt more deeply or spoken more nobly and truly; and we will cherish those utterances as his dying counsels, particularly touching the use of intoxicating drinks, breaking the Sabbath, and bad company. As an evidence of our sincerity, we will read and ponder the counsels contained in the book he gave us at our Christmas anniversary - "Dr. Holland's letters to the Young" - and pray that as we advance in years, we may also grow in wisdom and grace and in the knowledge and fear of God.
Resolved, That we tender our condolence and most tender sympathy to the bereaved family who, in one moment, were made orphans by the loss of both their parents; our tears have already mingled with theirs, and we will pray that a gracious providence may sustain them, and that at last children and parents, pupils and teachers may all meet in Heaven.
Resolved, That a copy of the above be furnished for publication, and also that a copy be forwarded to the family of the deceased. O.W. Hatch, A. Miller, L.N. Demonstoy, Committee
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