Vital Records, Norwich, NY, July 1870

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 1870

Marriages

HOLLIDAY - WILLIAMS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 3, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Henry Holliday to Miss MaryJ. Williams, both of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY]. [July 6, 1870]

HOLLIDAY - RANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 4, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Leroy Holliday, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lottie Randall, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]. [July 6, 1870]

SHAVER - GAGE:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 3d, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. William H. Shaver, to Miss Ida D. Gage, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] [July 6, 1870]

RYAN - HOBIN:  At the pastoral residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 20th(?), by Rev. J. H. Lowrey, of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], Mr. James Ryan, of Williamstown, Oswego Co. [NY], to Miss Ellie Hobin, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]. [July 6, 1870]

DINGMAN - DAVIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 26th(?), by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Anson D. Dingman of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], ot Miss Dorcas L. Davis, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]. [July 6, 1870]

HAYES - GALLAVAN:  In St. Patrick's Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, July 6, by Rev. Father Ludden, of Hamilton, Edward Hayes, of Norwich, to Ellen Gallavan, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]. [July 13, 1870]

BABCOCK - FRANKLIN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], July 2d, by Edwin Kelsey, Esq. Mr. Leroy A. Babcock, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Franklin, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] [July 13, 1870]

CASSIDY - SALIBURG:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Michael N. Cassidy,, of Albany [Albany Co. NY] to Miss Georgeanna Salisbury, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]. [July 13, 1870]

JOHNSON - BERER:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], June 25th, by Rev. G.N. Peck, Mr. Reuben N. Johnson, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Mary Berer, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] [July 13, 1870]

Deaths

DELAMATYR:  At Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, June 27th, Mrs. H.E. Delamatyr, wife of Rev. J.N. Delamatyr, and daughter of the late N.D. Stanton, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 52 years. [July 6, 1870]

ALDRICH:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], June 12th, Mr. Consider Aldrich, aged 49(?) years. [July 6, 1870]

BEATTY:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, June 27th, Mr. Alexander Beatty,, aged 54 years. [July 6, 1870]

MOULTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], June 23d(?), of lockjaw, Mr. Jared C. Moulton, aged 42 years. [July 6, 1870]

EDWARDS:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY], of paralysis, Mrs. Mary B. Edwards, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], aged 80 years. [July 6, 1870]

PHELPS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, Mr. Elisha Phelps, aged 75 years, father of Hamilton and Andrew J. Phelps, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. [July 13, 1870]

BRIGGS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 5th, of cancer, Hiram Briggs, Esq., aged 62 years. [July 13, 1870]

Sherburne:  Hiram Briggs, Esq. for many years the leading magistrate of Sherburne, died in that village on Tuesday of last week, from the effects of a cancer, at the age of 62 years.  For twenty-one days he survived with no nourishment except ice water.  He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens by whom he will be greatly missed.  The only family he leaves is a daughter, his wife having died in January last. [July 13, 1870]

FLETCHER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, Mr. Joseph Fletcher, aged 61 years. [July 13, 1870]

CHAPMAN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] June 26th,  Zylthia Chapman, aged 77 years. [July 13, 1870]

MANNING:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, at the residence of Arthur Harrison, William H. [Manning] son of William S. and Sarah Manning, of New York, aged 5 months and 21 days. [July 13, 1870]

BEEBE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], June 26th, Col. Samuel L. Beebe, aged 49 years, 8 months and 7 days, formerly of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY]. [July 13, 1870]

The many friends of Mr. Beebe, in this County, will be pained to learn that he died at Cincinnatus, Cortland Co. on the morning of June 26th, from the effects of a cancer on his arm, which had troubled him for years, and which had several times been removed by Dr. Hyde, of Cortland, but had returned with increased severity.  in February he went to Philadelphia for treatment, returning but a week previous to his death.  Col. Beebe was formerly a resident of Lincklaen, in this County, and represented the County in the legislature of 1860.  He was universally esteemed for his many good qualities, and his loss will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.  He was in the 50th year of his age. [July 13, 1870]

SMITH:  In Wolcottville, Conn. May 28th, Mr. Rodney L. Smith, aged 35 years, son-in-law of D.D. McGeorge, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]. [July 13, 1870]

Death of Hon. Ansel Berry - Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 13, 1870

BERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 10th, Ansel Berry, Esq., aged 64 years.

Although an event long anticipated, we were surprised and pained to learn, on Sabbath evening last, that Ansel Berry was dead.  He died of consumption, after a protracted illness, at his residence on North Main Street.

Mr. Berry was born in Connecticut in 1805.  Losing both father and mother when but an infant, he was placed in charge of a sister living in the Black River country, in this State.  Subsequently he lived for a short time in Onondaga county, thence removed to Tompkins, where he remained, mostly upon a farm, enjoying such advantages only as were common to most poor boys of that day and age, and in like circumstances, till he had attained his majority.  About the year 1826, he married Miss Lorinda Gage, of Enfield, N.H., and removed to Norwich.  He here learned the hatter's trade with David Griffing, Esq. When mastering the occupation of his choice, he engaged in the hatting business with Thomas Merrill then living at Sherburne Four Corners.  The co-partnership existed for a number of years, when Mr. Merrill disposed of his interest to Mr. Berry, who carried on the concern till 1854.  In connection with the business of the store, Mr. Berry was interested to quite an extent in manufacturing operations, the wool and fur trade, and in speculations of one kind or another, in all of which he was eminently successful.

Previous to 1854 he was elected Coroner, holding the office for three terms or nine consecutive years.  In 1856 he was elected to the Legislature from the first Assembly District, running largely ahead of his ticket.  He served acceptably on the committee of thirteen, known as the sub-committee of the whole, and one or two others of considerable importance.  To his exertions we are mainly indebted for a much-needed amendment, which was effected at that session of our village charter.  In 1857 he was chosen Trustee of the corporation with Harvey Hubbard and Hale and was made President of the board.  In 1858 he was elected Supervisor.

His health beginning to fail in the winter of 1860, he gradually withdrew from active pursuits, and for the past two or three years wholly relinquished the cares and perplexities incident to a business life.

Warm and ardent in his politics, he ever held decided views and opinions, which, though in no boastful spirit, he was always ready and willing to maintain.  He was strong in the affections of his household, and in his friendships reliable and confiding.  Though an economist, he had a benevolent heart, and many there are who have received benefactions from his bounty, which the world know not of, who "will rise up and call him blessed."  One of the founders of the Methodist church, of which he was a member, he was one of the main pillars - its most liberal supporters.  One of the last acts of his life was deeding the Methodist parsonage lot to the Society, a gift of the amount due him, reaching nearly $1,200.

He was twice married.  His first wife dying in 1835, he subsequently married her sister, Miss Hannah J. Gage, with whom he lived most happily and who survives him.  He leaves two sons, Edwin and B. Gage Berry.

Another worthy citizen and active businessman for long years, one who for the most part of a useful life was identified with the growth and prosperity of this community and its institutions, and who was interested in every good work, has been taken from us.  Another pilgrim, ripe in experience and with locks silvered with the frosts of many winters, has passed the waves of Jordan and gained the promised land of life and peace eternal.