Vital Records, Norwich, NY, April 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 1848

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, by Rev. I. Foote, Rector of St. Peter's Church, of Bainbridge, Mr. John S. White to Miss Harriet A. Rice, both of Guilford. [April 5, 1848]

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rv. C. Wright, Mr. Henry Benedict to Miss Lomira A. Miles, all of that place. [Apr. 12, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 9th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Lewis I. Allen to Miss Selenda W. Pellett, both of Norwich. [Apr. 12. 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. Mr. Stone, Mr. George Dyer of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia A. Bard, of the former place. [Apr. 19, 1848]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. Pomeroy, Mr. D.P. Leonard to Miss Mary A. Gates, both of Smyrna. [Apr. 19, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. J.T Goodrich, Mr. E.C. Willcox to Miss Sarah Wells, both of Oxford. [Apr. 19, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 20th inst., by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Hiram C. Burlingame to Miss Harriet E. Deshon, all of Norwich [Apr. 26, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. William Grace to Miss Jane Stowell, all of Oxford. [Apr. 26, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. by Rev. Wm. Wyatt, Mr. William F. Gould, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah K. Willcox, of Oxford. [Apr. 26, 1848]

Deaths

Of Consumption, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, the 28th of March ult., Mr. Parker Halleck, late of Clinton, Oneida Co. [NY], aged 76 years.  Another fellow mortal, full of years and much beloved, has paid the last debt of nature, bid a long and lasting adieu to the endearments of home and the unbought smiles and tears of kindred affection, left behind a numerous company of neighbors and friends, who mourn their loss and regret his absence, and has entered upon the sublime realities of an untried existence.  By this afflictive bereavement we are again advertised of our own mortality and made to read anew that startling lesson "Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return." Of the many virtues of the deceased, the peculiarities of his unblemished character, and the exemplariness of his conduct through the ever varying vicissitudes of a long life, we have not now time to speak.  Suffice it to say, that as a citizen, a neighbor, and a friend, he possessed the unbounded confidence and respect of all.  And we believe we shall not exceed the truth in saying, that his earthly career was never tarnished by a single act of meanness, and that "few and far between" are those, who have not been guilty in their lives of more "faults and foibles" than was he.  In his family he was the source and center of the highest sublunary enjoyment, for indeed he was a kind and obliging husband, a doting and indulgent father.  He was a firm believer in the doctrine of the final restitution of all men; and while we cannot subscribe to the creed which teaches "universal salvation," we still have faith to believe that he was a devoted Christian - that he died the death of the righteous, and that his last end was like his.  Yes, and we believe too, that even before the immortal spirit winged her eternal flight from earth, that he had a foretaste of the joys which should be revealed, and that his final exit was cheered with the welcome plaudit, "Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy lord."  Cease then, ye bereaved ones, to mourn, and let your tears forget to flow, for the object of your grief has gone to a better, and a brighter home, no more to suffer the pains of disease, or the pangs of dissolution.  "Dust, to its narrow house beneath, / Soul, to her home on high; / Calm on the bosom of thy God / Free spirit, rest thee now." [April 5, 1848]

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. Mrs. Lois Dodge, aged 80 years. [Apr. 5, 1848]

In Coventry [Chenango co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mr. Francis M. Hodge,, aged 22 years. [Apr. 5, 1848]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., the wife of Col. A. Kinyon, in the 57th year of her age. [Apr. 5, 1848]

David Pellet, son of Mr. David Pellet of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was drowned in the Mississippi river, on the night of the 6th March.  On a hunting expedition, he crossed during the day the stream at Sand Prairie, on the ice.  Attempting to return at night he found the ice rotten and dangerous. He succeeded, however, in reaching an island in the middle of the stream where at dark he was seen from the opposite shore.  He fired his gun as a signal of distress, but assistance could not be rendered him. The last report was heard about 11 o'clock, when, it is supposed, he attempted to make the shore, fell through the ice and was drowned.  Telegraph, 12th inst. [April 12, 1848]

In Pharsalia, on the 2d inst., Mrs. Lucy Berry, wife of Richard W. Berry, Jr., and daughter of Luther Osgood, Esq., of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], aged 40 years.  By this dispensation of divine Providence, an affectionate husband, and seven young and interesting children have suffered a loss which never can be repaired.  Aged and venerable parents, and respected brothers and sisters, and a numerous circle of other relatives, acquaintances and neighbors are deprived of the society of one they highly esteemed.  She was faithful in the discharge of every earthly duty to all her fellow beings.  She was the friend of all, especially of the needy and the suffering.  She lived and died without an enemy, and her sudden and unexpected exit has made an aching void in many hearts which time can never fill.  Though she was a communicant of no church, yet we cannot believe that her virtues are doomed to forever perish in the grave, or be endlessly blasted in the spirit world, but transplanted to a more congenial clime, they will bloom and flourish to all eternity.  May the joyful anticipation of the immortality of all that is good, and the ultimate destruction of everything which is evil, comfort the bereaved.  O weep not for the friends that pass / Into the lonely grave, / As breezes sweep the withered grass, / Along the restless wave; / For though thy pleasures may depart, / And mournful days be given; / Yet bliss awaits the virtuous heart, / When friends rejoin in heaven.  [April 19, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mrs. Rachel Butterfield, aged 84 years. [Apr. 26, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Lucy [Dolton], wife of James Dolton, aged 27 years. [Arp. 26, 1848].

In Masonville, Del. Co. [NY], on the 11th inst., Mary Augusta [Bourne], wife of Dr. Israel C. Bourne, aged 23 years. [Apr. 26, 1848]