Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1873 (concluded)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 27, 1873

Marriages

BENNETT - BREED:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. M. Breed, Esq., by Rev. S. Scoville, Howard K. Bennett and Marcie K.Breed, all of this town.

MEDBURY - BABCOCK:  At the Baptist Parsonage, by Rev. J.D. Pope, January 14, William Medbury and Miss Alice Babcock, both of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

LOOMIS -HOLMES:  At the residence of Geo. H. Fausett, Esq., by Rev. J.D. Pope, February 19th, Mr. Henry S. Loomis and Miss Hannah T. Holmes, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

MILLER - BAIRD:  February 19, 1873, at the residence of the bride's parents, in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], by the Rev. H.O. Rowlands, Philip L. Miller to Miss Jane L. Baird.

Deaths

BEACH:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], February 19th, Sumner Beach, aged 36 years.

MINER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], after a brief illness, John K. Miner aged 71 years.

BOCKUS:  In Oswego, N.Y. [Oswego Co. NY], January 26th, 1873, suddenly, of heart disease, Mrs. S.M. Bockus, wife of Wm. Bockus, aged 68 years.

DIED:  At his residence in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 23d? inst. after a brief illness, Benjamin Bloom, in the 74th year of his age.

DIED:  At the same place, on Wednesday February 26th?, Abby LaRue [Bloom], widow of the late Benjamin Bloom, aged 78 years.

Mr. Bloom was born January 27, 1799, in Dutchess County, N.Y. but soon moved with his father to Ulster County where he spent his youth.  Fifty years ago, this month he removed to his late residence having three years previous married the daughter of the late Rev. John Carle.  Mr. Bloom was one of the pioneers of this section and lived and died respected and honored by all for his able, upright character.  He was an honest man, a Christian, not only by profession, but in practice in his everyday life.  He was conscientious in his business matters, and the word of Benjamin Bloom was always honored.  In his political notions he was a Gerritt Smith abolitionist, when to be a friend to humanity and the slave was to incur the sneers of the opposers of that faith.  Later in life he attached himself to and acted with the Republican party.

Mrs. Bloom lingered but a few days after her husband's death.  She died as above announced, this Wednesday morning of paralysis.  She was an estimable lady of Christian virtues and good works.

Thus, this venerable couple have passed away, beloved, respected and honored by all who knew them.  Their funerals will be jointly attended on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the church in King Settlement.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 26, 1876

Marriage

Silver Wedding:  Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson, of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedded life, on Saturday evening last.  A large number of invited guests were present from Oxford and Greene. The couple over whose heads twenty-five years of unsullied wedded life had passed, were the recipients of many valuable presents in silver, from their numerous relatives and friends.  At 11 o'clock, the guests departed, loth to leave a place so gay and pleasant, and where genuine hospitality had been given; but Sunday was fast approaching.

Deaths

POTTER:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on 15th, Mr. Wallace F. Potter, aged 29 years.  The deceased served his country faithfully for three years during the rebellion and received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. He was a corporal in Co. H of the brave 114th Reg. N.Y.V., and was wounded in his hand at the memorable battle of Cedar Creek when victory perched on the banner of Phil. Sheridan.

WELLS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the evening of the 21st inst. of consumption.  Mrs. Sarah Wells, daughter of Mrs. Samuel Palmer, and widow of the late Addison Wells, aged 40 years.  Living with her friends since the death of her husband, 13 years ago, she never allowed her life to be unfruitful, but endeared herself to all who know her by her cheerful self-sacrificing spirit, always happiest in ministering to others.  During all her painful illness she manifested a patient submission amounting to cheerfulness, and though she never publicly confessed Christ, yet in her peaceful death, as well as in her useful life, she has given to her many friends the comforting assurance that she has gone to dwell in that better country whose "inhabitant shall not say I am sick."  Truly may it be said of her as among her last words, "purified through suffering."

DWEITT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 20th inst. Mr. Allen DeWitt, aged 59 years.

SIMPSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on 19th, Cyrus [Simpson], son of George and Sarah Simpson, aged 9 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 27, 1873

Deaths

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY], Feb'y 17th, Electa [Harrington], in the 63d year of her age, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Feb'y 22d, Harriet L. [Rogers], wife of John B. Rogers, aged 74 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 1, 1873

Marriage

GORTON - MANCHESTER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th of February, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Thomas Gorton and Miss Delphine Manchester, both of Sherburne.

A very large social gathering was held at the residence of Dr. E.S. Lyman, on Tuesday evening. The event was brought about as a reception for Mr. Henry Lyman, M.D., and bride, and the house was filled with the many relatives and friends who assembled to offer congratulation and receive the hospitalities of the host.  In every respect the evening wore pleasantly away amid the maze of the nimble footed and the social game, or in the ready flow of conversation and sociality incident to such gatherings.  Of course, we can but modestly say, the bride looked handsome, and many congratulations and good wishes were poured in upon the new wedded pair.  We tender the stereotyped sentence, "Much joy to the bride and groom."

Deaths

KINNEY:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday, February 25, Lydia Kinney, aged 67 years.

MARSH:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, Feb. 26, Eliza Carrier [Marsh], wife of Simson B. Marsh, aged 73 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 1, 1873

Deaths

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, of consumption, Miss Adelia Hyde, youngest daughter of Elijah Hyde, Esq., aged 19 years.  

Mr. Allen Burlingame, of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], died suddenly on Monday last.  He left his house after dinner and started for his shop as usual.  He stopped at Keller's Hotel and sat down in a chair while talking to a man.  In a few moments it was noticed that he was breathing hard, and Mr. Keller went up to him when he was found to rapidly sinking.  He was immediately carried to the door but did not breathe but a few times after getting into the air.