Vital Records, Norwich, NY, July to September 1834

 Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Adams, of Columbus, Benj. F. Rexford Esq. of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Priscilla E. Babcock, of the former place. [Aug. 6, 1834]

On the 31st ult. by the Rev. Thomas Kill, Mr. John Little Dili to Miss Fanny B. Hill, both of Kent County, Md.  Their cup of life, may pleasure fill, / May death be far from Mr. kill. / Though Mr. kill has killed Miss Hill, / And Hill is turned to Little Dill [Aug. 13, 1834]

On Wednesday evening last, by Elder Swan, Mr. Charles Ransford to Miss Esther Bissell, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  [Aug. 20, 1834]

On the 4th inst. in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], by Elder Taggett, Mr. Lewis Peck, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lucy Ackley, of the former place\. [Sept. 10, 1834]

In Argyle, Washington Co. [NY] on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Mr. M. Master, of Schenectady, Mr. Alfred Smith, of Oxford, Chenango Co., [NY] associate editor of the -?- to Miss Isabella Cook, daughter of Dr. Robert Cook, of the former place. [Sept. 10, 1834]

Deaths

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, the 22d ultimo, of consumption, Miss Amanda L. [Ely], daughter of Noah Ely, esq., aged 21 years.  Cut off in the flower of her years, and in the midst of high hopes and promise, this afflicting dispensation of Providence will prove to her relatives and friends a most distressing stroke.  Few were so well qualified to confer happiness upon the domestic circle.  With an accomplished and brilliant education she united the most sweet and gentle manners.  Her temper was cheerful and amiable, and her whole deportment marked by every grace and virtue which can adorn and dignify the female character.  Her sufferings during a protracted illness were borne with resignation, and she died in the full hope of a glorious resurrection through the merits of her Redeemer.  [July 2, 1834]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday last, William [Weller] son of Mr. Hiram Weller, aged 10 months and 10 days. [July 16, 1834]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday last, after a short illness, Mrs. Polly Childs, aged 49 years. [July 16, 1834]

In Richford, Tioga Co. [NY], on the 7th inst. after an illness of 5 months, which terminated in consumption, Harmon [Norton], son of Mr. Amzi Norton, in the 22d year of his age.  The deceased was a young man of the first respectability, and bid fair to become a useful member of society, and an honest and upright citizen.  Throughout a long illness he patiently endured his sufferings, with an apparent willingness to rest his cause with his God.  [July16, 1834]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. of consumption, Miss Sarah [Buttolph], daughter of David Buttolph, esq., aged 15 years.  The removal from earth of this young lady exemplifies the uncertain tenor of human life, and the transitory nature of earthly enjoyments.  But a few weeks since she was in the bloom of life, prosecuting with a success that gladdened the hearts of her parents and teachers, her literary pursuits, and now is the sole tenant of the lonely tomb.  Her sweetness of temper, her meekness and truly Christian goodness of heart, endeared her to numerous friends, and rendered her the delight of the family circle. she is the third child of which Mr. B. has been deprived in a very short time. Truly has this event filled his cup of bitterness to the brim, and the Fountain of mercies alone can sweeten it.  But the stay and consolation of her bereaved parents are, that she cherished and enjoyed a faith and hope which sustained her in her final sufferings, and ensure a glorious resurrection to eternal life. [July 23, 1834]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday last, Catharine L. [Pellet] only child of Harry Pellet, aged eleven moths and two days. [Aug. 20, 1834]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult. Mrs. Mary Williams wife of Asa Williams, Esq., aged 65 years. [Sept. 3, 1834]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult. Charles [Byington] second son of Mr. Frederick Byington, aged about one year. [Sept. 3, 1834]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly Mr. Charles Wattles in the 75th year of his age.  Mr. W. was one of the gallant few, yet remaining, who served and suffered for his country in the war of Independence.  He was under Gen. Washington in the battles of Long Island and also at White Plains, and at that disastrous period of our Revolutionary fortunes, his patriotism and courage remained unshaken, and his services were, though late, rewarded by a pension from his country.  For many years past he has been a resident of this village, beloved by his family and respected by his friends. [Sept. 10, 1834]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday last, Mrs. Nancy [Newman], wife of Mr. A.C. Newman, aged 33 years.  Leaving six small children to the care of their surviving parent.  [Sept. 10, 1834]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday evening last, Miss Nancy Hall, aged 28 years. [Sept. 24, 1834].