Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 20, 1871
Marriages
TERWILLIGER - SANDERS: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12, by Rev. A.M. Tottman, Mr. Andrew J. Terwilliger to Miss Mary B. Sanders all of Norwich.
NORWOOD -FRY: At the American Hotel in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. William M. Norwood, Esq., to Miss Julia A. Fry, both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
MILLER - CONE: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 4th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Levi P. Miller, of North Fenton, Broome Co. [NY], to Miss Lottie E. Cone, of South Oxford.
MEDBURY - BARTON: In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. Edgar A. Medbury, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lyda A. Barton, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].
BINGHAM - HARRINGTON: At the home of the bride, Dec. 13th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. William Bingham of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frank E. Harrington of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].
BAILEY - BENNETT: In Lincklaen, Dec. 12th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. R.G. Bailey of Windham, Ohio to Miss S.E. Bennett of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
SHEPARDSON: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. R. Gordon Shepardson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years.
BEACH: In Delphin, Indiana, Dec. 4th, Mr. Walter Beach formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged about 63? years.
THOMPSON: Suddenly, at the Half-Way House, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, of disease of the heart, Mr. William P. Thompson, son of James W. Thompson, of this village, aged 22 years.
William P. Thompson, son of James W. Thompson, of this village, dropped dead at the Half-Way House, between this village and Oxford, where he boarded, on Wednesday evening of last week. He had been engaged during the day, as usual, in drawing wood with his team, he having a contract to deliver a quantity at the railroad. Soon after 7 o'clock in the evening, he entered the kitchen of the hotel, and spoke to his wife about preparing some supper. He then took a lamp in his hand, and was crossing the room, when his wife was startled by his exclaiming, "I am going!" upon which he fell to the floor, dead. For the past eight years, deceased had been troubled with disease of the heart, which was the cause of his sudden death. His age was 22 years. funeral services were held at the residence of his father on Saturday afternoon last.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 20, 1871
Death
McLEAN: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Mrs. Mary A. McLean, wife of James M. McLean, aged 36 years 7 months 17 days.
Sister McLean experienced religion about two years previous to her death, joined the M.E. Church at South New Berlin, to which she remained a faithful member until called to join the church triumphant in heaven. She leaves a companion, five children, two sisters and a brother, with numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She conversed much upon the subject of religion and exhorted all who visited her to meet her in heaven. At one time her friends thought her dying, her little Ettie, only seven years of age, sprang upon the couch beside her mother's almost lifeless form, and with her little hands clasped and eyes uplifted to heaven, prayed, "O God spare my mother, O may she not die now. Save her and I will be good all my life." That infant prayer was wafted on angel wings to the throne of grace and the mother seemed to awake from that deathlike stupor, and her life was spared to her little one for a number of weeks. About three weeks before her death her sister from a distance visited her. She lay panting for breath, the life tide just ebbing away. She reached out her thin hands to clasp those of her sister, a tear drop glistened for a moment in her eye. She said, "I am almost gone. O how I have longed to see you once more," and while her sister stood with agonized heart and eyes swimming in tears, "O," she says, "do not weep for me, soon I shall be free from pain and suffering. I have prayed so much, that I might have patience and grace sufficient to bear all without a murmur or complaint. Were it not for my little children I should almost long to go, I know not what they will do without a mother's care, but I will leave them in the hands of God, he will take care of the motherless orphans." As her sister and aged mother approached her bedside, her sister about to speak the last good bye to return to her home, she says: "Cynthia, this is the last time I shall ever see you again on earth, will you meet me in heaven." and as her sister gave the promise, she looked up into the face of her mother, her eyes beaming with heavenly brightness, she said, "O what a glorious meeting that will be mother, to meet in heaven, it will be but a little while you'll wait here, then we'll all meet up yonder, O glory, glory." A brother who died but five short months ago awaited her approach across the dark river, on the other shore. O may we, one and all, so live that we may meet that sainted brother and sister in bright glory, to wear a starry crown, never more to be separated, is the prayer of a sister. C.A Dexter.
My Sister
She has gone, gone, what a pang that one word brings to my heart, gone and left me sad and lonely to weep, but her happy spirit has taken its flight from this world of sorrow and pain. She has crossed the dark river there to meet a sainted brother on the other shore who died but five short months ago. I have clasped that hand, I have pressed my lips to the pale cold cheek, placed my hand on that marble brow for the last, last time. I have beheld the coffin, the bier, the grave. O, the cold, cold grave. I have heard the gravel rattle on the coffin lid of my sister. O what untold agony wrung this poor heart of mine, none but those who have lost a sister can tell, her voice never more will be heard in the family circle, at the family altar, no, never more on earth, that form lies cold and still in the silent grave, to sleep till the last trump shall sound to wake it. It seems but yesterday we were all together in the old home of our childhood. Happy, little thinking we should ever be separated; but what a change in those few short years. Oft have we played together by the little brook that ran by our father's dwelling and gathered pebbles from its clear shining waters, climbed the hills and wandered in the wild wood to pluck spring flowers, she leading me by my little hand or carrying me in her arms when my tired feet should falter. O, those were happy days and after our day's toils were o'er, how she would come for the good night kiss. How oft have I wished Mother could make me a child again just for tonight.
It seems but yesterday she stood before the altar a happy bride, clad in robes of pure blue with ribbons and flowers of white encircling her dark brown hair. She looked like an angel in her childlike innocence and beauty, but O, what sad havoc has disease and suffering made with that once faultless form that now lies in yonder churchyard. She died near our old home, near where our infant feet have trod the soil. I almost feel as though disease had placed its iron grasp upon me and soon, ah soon, I too will be in the spirit land, this weary head and aching heart will slumber in that dreamless sleep beside my sister. O, if God will it my sister's spirit could come to earth from that echoless shore to lead my erring steps that my promise of meeting her in heaven might be the more firmly kept. but God's hand will lead me, his grace stain me, I will trust in him.
God's grace will sustain me / His mercy provide. / The hadn that hath led her / Me also will guide.
C.A. Dexter, Afton, Oct. 20th, 1871
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 20, 1871
Marriages
WALKER - PARKER: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 17th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Daniel Walker of Oxford, to Miss Eliza L. Park of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].
ROUNDS - ROGERS: At the F.W. Baptist Parsonage in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 12th, by Rev. E.P. Nagus, Mr. Samuel Rounds to Mrs. Priscilla A. Rogers, all of Oxford.
REYNOLDS - SANFORD: In North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Irving J. Reynolds, M.D. of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hattie F. Sanford, of North Pitcher.
Deaths
ROOT: In New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], on 9th, Jane L. [Root] wife of Mr. S.W. Root, and daughter of Geo. James Punderford, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], aged 57 years.
MILES: In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 15th, Mr. George Miles, aged 81 years.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 21, 1871
Marriage
At the residence of Mr. John Morton, Dec. 6th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Edward Harrison, of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth Morton, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 21, 1871
Deaths
The sympathies of the friends and acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. Nahum Hart were deeply affected on learning that their only child, Clarence [Hart] between three and four years old had fallen a victim to that dreaded scourge, scarlet fever, on Friday night last. the little one who has been so suddenly taken away was an uncommonly bright and beautiful child, a great pet wherever he was known, and the idol of his parents, who are deeply afflicted by their sad loss. We tender the bereaved parents our sincere condolence in their painful affliction, though we know of how little avail are attempts at consolation towards searing wounds that time and a patient trust in Him "who doeth all things well," alone can heal.
In this city [Utica, Oneida Co. NY] , December 20th, Hon. Clark Burham, formerly of Chenango County, in the 70th year of his age.
The above announcement which we find int he Utica Observer, will cause a feeling of sadness among many who have known the deceased as a former fellow townsman. Mr. Burnham came to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] when a young man and resided here a number of years, variously employed. He was a contractor on the Chenango Canal. He was a member of Assembly for two terms, and afterwards a member of the State Senate, in both of which capacities he gave great satisfaction to his constituents. Subsequently he was a candidate for Canal Commissioner but was defeated with his ticket. He was a contractor and built a portion of the Croton Water Works, in New York. Subsequently he resided for a time at Oriskany Falls, and went from there to Utica in 1861, to construct the great sewer on Corn hill where he has lived up to the time of his death. Mr. Burnham was a man of sterling integrity, active business habits, and kindness of heart. At one time he had accumulated a handsome property, but subsequent reverses reduced him to the necessity of active employment. He will be kindly remembered by all who knew him and the survivors of his family will have the sympathy of their Sherburne friends.
BRYAN: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. Betsey Bryan, aged 82 years 3 months and 14 days. It is not too much to say of the deceased that she was beloved by all her acquaintances, peaceable and kind as a neighbor, true and faithful as a wife and a loving mother. She had resided in the same neighborhood on Sherburne east hill, where she died, about sixty years. She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who deeply mourn her loss, for her many virtues and motherly councils. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.H. Tazer, pastor of the Free Baptist church, on east hill, on the 13th inst, of which she had been a consistent member for about forty years.
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