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Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 2, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. Marsena Stone, Mr. Albert Cary of this place, to Miss Mary J. Bradley, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. [May 2, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. by Rev. J.C. Ransom.  Mr. Amos N. Sutliff of Winsor [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Betsey E. Willcox, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] [May 2, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. B. Stone, Mr. Aaron M. Wooster, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Belah S. Padgett, daughter of the late James Padgett, of Oxford. [May 2, 1849]

In Eaton, Madison Co. [NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. L.G. Lathrop, Mr. Thompson Tucker of Madison, to Miss Charlotte Knickerbocker, of the former place. [May 2, 1849]

At Taunton [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 12th ult. in the open air, by Rev. Mr. Batcheler, Mr. Noah Smith, aged 32, to Miss Sally Willis, aged 63, daughter of the late Elijah Willis.  After the ceremonies were over, the bridal loaf was passed round and a collection taken by the spectators for the young pair. [May 2, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Wm. P. Ransford, of Michigan City, Indiana, to Miss Sarah L. Ransford, of this village. [May 9,1849]

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, the 29th ult., by Rev. E.D. Thurstin, Mr. Watterman Fenner to Miss Matilda Belden, all of that place. [May 9, 1849]

At Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th ult. by Rev. Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Jeremiah Holt, of Chenango, Broome Co. [NY], to Miss Ann Williams, of Columbus, in this county [Chenango Co., NY]. [May 9, 1849]

At Harford, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 19th ult. by Rev. R.A. Washburn, Rev. J.J. mIller of Smithville Flatts [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss H.C. [Briggs] daughter of A. Briggs, Esq., of the former place. [May 9, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by Eld. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Prentice Brooks to Miss Eunice Brown, both of that place. [May 9, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. A.G. Orton, Mr. Hiram L. Jones to Miss Caroline A. Hoyt, all of Greene. [May 9, 1849]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Josiah B. Northrup, Esq., Mr. Charles Evans to Miss Phebe Cooper, all of that place. [May 9, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Isaac Rogers to Miss Fanny Randall, all of this place. [May 23, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst. by Eld. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Charles D. Follett of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances A. Brown, of the former place. [May 23, 1849]

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co., NY], on the 24th inst. by Rev. J.P. Simmons, Augustus L. Ballard, Counsellor at law to Miss Catharine Reynolds, eldest daughter of Hon Joseph Reynolds, all of Cortland. [May 30, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by Rev. Wm. Wyatt, Mr. John B. Folger to Miss Mary E. Hall, all of Oxford. [May 30, 1849]

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Joseph Perkins, Esq. to Miss Cornelia Kennedy, eldest daughter of S.R. Kennedy, Esq., of Columbus. [May 30, 1849]

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. Richard W. Berry, aged 67 years. [May 2, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Rufus Seeley, son of Silas and Anna Seeley, aged 14 yrs and 3 mo. [May 2, 1849]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. Orpheas W. Wiaver, aged 28 years. [May 2, 1849]

At Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. Clark Wells, Aged 75 years. [May 9, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. John Holmes, in the 90th year of his age.  He entered the Revolutionary army at the age of 16 and served in it until the conclusion of the war.  When there was but one dwelling house where this village now stands, he came to this town, in which he has ever since resided.  He was strictly honest, and to the extent of his ability, liberal.  He was a kind husband and indulgent parent and neighbor, and a useful and obliging citizen, universally respected and esteemed, and lived and died in the full belief of the final salvation of all mankind.  [May 16, 1849]

At Rathbun's Hotel, New York, on Monday, the 7th inst. Theodore Squires, son of Charles Squires, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], in this County, in the 23d year of his age.  [May 16, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. Thomas Hyde, Esq. aged 56 years.  Mr. Hyde was long a resident of Pharsalia, was eight years a Justice of the Peace, and the last two years supervisor of that town.  He possessed great energy, strict integrity, and an unyielding morality joined with remarkable equanimity of temper and amiability of disposition; and the whole community deeply deplore the sudden departure of one whose example as a husband, parent, brother, friend, neighbor and citizen, were so preeminently worthy of imitation.  Believing God, the final holiness and consequent happiness of all intelligent beings were clearly taught in the word of God, he firmly embraced this consoling faith, and adorned it by love to God and deeds of kindness to his fellow men.  He was honored by all and the needy, the widow, and the orphan, especially will bless his memory.  He was patient in sickness, and in death had no fears.  Conscious of his speedily approaching exit, in full exercise of his reason, and in entire resignation to the divine will, he calmly fell asleep in Jesus, to wake in incorruption, immortality, power and glory.  an immense congregation attended his funeral in the Presbyterian meeting house at Pharsalia Centre, on the 12th last, who by his request, were addressed by Rev. J.T. Goodrich.  [May 23, 18490]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mrs. Maria Parks in the 69th year of her ae. [May 23, 1849]

In McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 16th inst. Harry McGraw, Esq., a highly respected citizen, aged 52 years. [May 23, 1849]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Edward Irons, adopted son of Orlando and Sarah Irons, aged 14 years and 6 months. [May 23, 1849]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. Amelia [Smith], only daughter of George and Ann Eliza Smith, aged 9 years. [May 23, 1849]

Melancholy accident:  Mr. William Flint of Sidney, Delaware county [NY], while engaged in removing a house on Monday afternoon last, was struck by a lever attached to a machine for that purpose, and almost instantly killed.  His arm was mashed to a jelly, and five or six ribs were broken.  Mr. F. was 58 years of age, a respectable farmer, and a member of the Methodist church.  He leaves a wife and four children. We learn that Mrs. Flint upon hearing of the accident, was seized with convulsions, which continued throughout Monday night and Tuesday.  [Her] recovery is considered doubtful.  Cooperstown Journal

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst.of consumption, Mr. John T. Holmes, aged 36 years. [May 30, 1849]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst. Mr. Simon Pendleton, aged 55 years. [May 30, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Bliss Willoughby, a Soldier of the Revolution, aged 82 years. [May 30, 1849]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Mrs. Eliphai Breed wife of Dea. Amos Breed n the 77th year of her age. [May 30, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. after a short but severe illness, Mr. Russell Brown, aged 67 years. [May 30, 1849]

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. Alexine [Hamilton], only daughter of Alexander and Melissa Hamilton, aged 2 years. [May 20, 1849]

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