Vital Records, Norwich, NY, April to July 1847

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Lewis C. Terry to Miss Hannah E. Wilcox, both of this town. [Apr. 28, 1847]

In Jamestown [Chautauqua Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. A. Handy, Mr. Willard Smith Jr. of Fredonia [Chautauqua Co. NY] to Miss Eliza B. Hilmack of Ellington [Chautauqua Co. NY].  [Apr. 28, 1847]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. Mr. Belis A. Coy to Miss Louisa Fairchild, all of that place. [Apr. 28, 1847] 

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the `1st inst. by the Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Mr. Robert Walsworth to Miss Harriet A. Snow.  [June 9, 1847]

At New Woodstock, Madison Co. [NY] on the 23d inst. by Rev. D. Putman, Mr. David Bedford, merchant, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Clarissa V. [Walker] of Samuel Walker of the former place.  [June 30, 1847]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening last, by Rev. C.T. Johnson, Mr. Samuel S. Bloom, merchant of Utica [Oneida Co., NY] to Miss Mary [Lamb], daughter of Mr. Anthony Lamb, Jr., of the former place. [July 7, 1847]

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY] on the morning of the 7th inst. by Rev. C.T. Johnson, Mr. Leander Mudge to Miss Helen M. [Buell] daughter of Ira Buell, Esq., both of Earlville.  [July 14, 1847]

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst. Jasper [Griffing] son of David Griffing, Esq., aged 21 years.  Thus, another of our number is cut down in the prime of manhood, by that disease which seeks out the best and fairest as its victims.  For many months he had been slowly, but surely, descending to the grave.  Yet "the more the outward man decayed," was he strengthened "with God's grace and Holy spirit in the inner man."  He did not fear to pass into the dark valley of the shadow of death but died in the full expectation of a blessed immortality.  [Apr. 14, 1847]

In Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY] on the 13th inst. Mrs. Amelia B. Slocum, daughter of Deacon Charles Randall of this town, aged 32 years.  In the death of Mrs. S., a parent is called to mourn the loss of an endearing daughter, a husband a fond affectionate companion, a son a tender and sympathizing mother, and society an inestimable member.  Consumption's ghastly visage was productive of no terror, and Deaths messenge was welcomed with a smile that tells the peace and quiet of a soul that rests with God.  [Apr. 21, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, of bilious fever, Mr. Chauncey Green, aged 78 years.  [April 28, 1847]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th inst. of consumption, Amelia B. [Fairchilds], wife of Lewis Fairchilds, Esq., aged 30 years after an illness of many months which she endured with Christian patience and resignation.  [Apr. 28, 1847]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst., Mrs. Polly Anderson, relict of Mr. Dnaiel Anderson, aged 78(?) years. The deceased had long been a firm believer in the -?- salvation of all intelligent beings.  This blessed faith both supported her in the sorrowful and adverse scenes of life, aided her in faithfully discharging the various duties devolving upon her, and enabled her to adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things. She was strongly endeared to her highly respected relatives and a large circle of acquaintances by whom her -?- was duly appreciated, and her departure deeply lamented.  She has gone!  [unreadable] her spirit basks in the sunlight of Jehovah's smiles. [Apr. 28, 1847] 

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. Captain Nathan Brown, aged 83 years.  Mr. B. was one of the earliest settlers in the town of Pharsalia and was universally esteemed for his intelligence, integrity of character and goodness of heart.  [June 9, 1847]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the same day, Jacob Skinner, aged 80 years.  [June 9, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], of consumption, on Monday morning last, Julia [Smith], daughter of Squire Smith, aged 18 years.  [June 16, 1847]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., very suddenly, Mrs. Mary Van Deusen, wife of Mr. John Van Deusen, and daughter of Mr. Steward McKibbin, of the former place, aged 31 years. [June 30, 1847]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, the 21st inst., John Olney [Monroe], son of John Monroe, Jr., aged two years. [June 30, 1847]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., widow Huldah Smith aged 103 years. [July 28, 1847]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, February & March 1847

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Elder Chamberlin, Mr. Reeve D. Guile, to Miss Rosepha Rowley, all of that place. [Feb. 3, 1847]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the morning of the 15th inst., by the Rev. C.W. Giddings.  Asher C. Scott to Miss Mary A. Dixon, all of Norwich. [Feb. 17, 1847]

At Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 11th inst. Mr. John Pierce, 2d Esq., of Truxton, Cort. Co. [NY] to Miss Ester Waters, of the former place. [Feb. 17, 1847]

At Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on hte 11th inst. in Friends' Meeting, Mr. James R. [Boss], son of Benj. Boss to Miss Alice [Knowles] daughter of Henry Knowles, all of that place. [Feb. 17, 1847]

At Oak Hill, Durham, Green Co. [NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Cornelius H. Van Buren, Esq., of Kingston, Ulster Co. [NY] to Miss Nancy Rogger, of the former place. [Feb. 17, 1847]

At Plasterville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by the Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. Wm. Perkins, of Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Maria Perkins, of the former place.  [Feb. 17, 1847]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. by the Rev. C. W. Giddings, Mr. Daniel Teel of New Hartford, Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine A. Parker, of this place. [Feb. 24, 1847]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Seth Chapin to Mrs. Anna Wells, all of this place [Mar. 3, 1847]

At Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. M.N. Tneke, Mr. John T. Barnes to Miss Sophronia Davis, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]. [Mar. 3, 1847]

At Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on the 21st ult. by Erastus Brown Esq., Col. Erasmas Brown, son of Gen. Brown, to Miss Pmidella White, daughter of Joseph White. [Mar. 3, 1847]

In Burlington [Otsego Co., NY] on the 17th ult. by the Rev. L. Bestler, Mr. Charles D. Coss of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Lucy C. Balcom, daughter of Origin Chruch of Burlington. [Mar. 3, 1847]

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 25th ult., very suddenly of inflammation of the brain, Theodore H. [Church], son of William Church, Esq., aged 8 years, 4 months and 15 days. [Feb. 3, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, the 10th inst. Mrs. Nancy [Griffing], wife of David Griffing, aged 49 years.  In the death of this amiable and pious lady, the community in which she lived, not less than her family and connexions, have sustained an irreparable loss.  Benevolent, unassuming and kind, she was universally esteemed by all who knew her, and her death will be as universally deplored.  As a wife, she was devoted and affectionate--as a mother, loving, indulgent and faithful -- as a member of the Church, she was exemplary and devout in the discharge of her religious duties, and died in the undoubting hope of happiness hereafter.  Norwich Journal [Feb. 17, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, of inflammation of lungs, Cornelia [Lettington], daughter of Horace and Hannah Lettington, aged 4 yrs and 10 months. [Feb. 17, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday evening, the 12th inst., Ellen [Stocking] daughter of the Rev. Mr. Stocking, aged 5 years. [Feb. 17, 1847]

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. of consumption, Miss Catharine M. Merritt, daughter of Ammon Merritt, aged 22 years. 

At Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult. after a few hours illness, Mrs. Ruth Tracy, relict of the late Uri Tracy.  The deceased was born at Oxford, Worcester Co., Mass., on the 8th Dec. 1775. She was the daughter of Gen. Benj. Hovey, extensively known as one of the original proprietors of this town, who removed to the valley of the Susquehanna soon after the close of the revolutionary struggle, and came from thence to Oxford in 1791.  On the 28th Aug. 1793, Miss Hovey was married to Uri Tracy who died about 8 years since, having filled several stations of public trust, as Clerk and First Judge of Chenango Co. for six years, and Representative of the general councils of the nation. Oxford Times  [Feb. 17, 1847]

At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. Mary Charlotte [Byran] daughter of Reuben E. Byran, aged 2 yrs 1 month and 21 days. [Feb. 17, 1847]

At Matamoros in Mexico, Jan. 1847, Lyman S. Redfield, son of Pardon Redfield, of Bainbridge [Chenango co., NY], aged 25 yrs. [Feb. 24, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday evening last, very suddenly, Mrs. Polly Thompson, wife of Dr. James Thompson, aged 47 years. [Mar. 3, 1847]

At Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on the 2d inst. Mr. Thomas Merrill, aged 88 years. [Mar. 3, 1847]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning the 24th ult. Mary [Adams], relict of the late Mr. Uriah Adams, aged 70 years. Her last illness was short - of only three days continuance - but very painful.  A singular coincidence occurred in the death of this aged pair.  Mr. Adams having died one year and seven days previous, very suddenly.  Mrs. Adams was a member of the Baptist Church.  Her end was peaceful, o'er death triumphant.  Thus the father and mother are removed from this world's changeful drama, leaving the eventful stage of life, to be occupied by their loss hardy progenitors. [Mar. 3, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, the 9th inst. of consumption, Mr. Clark Warner, aged 27 years.  The slow but sure approach of his relentless destroyer was borne through months of lingering sickness, with the calm resignation of a manly heart, subdued and softened by the kindly officers and attention of devoted friends, and in his last hours the consolation of a holy religion, afforded to him, and to his relatives and friends, a substantial alleviation of the untold sorrows which gather thick about the bed of death.  During his life he was uniformly esteemed for his industry and business habits, and for social qualities which endeared him to his friends and companions, and his death will be felt and lamented thro' out the wide circle to which he was known.  Norwich Journal  [Mar. 17, 1847]

At Willington, Conn., on the 2d inst. Miss Olive P. Rider, daughter of Hon. Hirma Rider and late Preceptress of the Norwich Academy, aged 30 years.  Can it be that she is dead, who but one short year ago was with us as our loved and respected Teacher?  Aye, 'tis even so.  She has fled from earth in all its beauty and loveliness to that better land, where the blighting frost, the fading leaf are never known.  she has left an earthly for a heavenly home, and shall we mourn?  Nay, for tho' the casket be shattered, the gem is secure.  But we may weep, for Jesus wept.  Our tears are but the tribute nature brings, and they befit earth's partings.  But let us not forget that while she guided our minds in the pursuit of knowledge, she bade us seek that wisdom which cometh from above, and may her parting words echo in our ears.  "May we all meet in Heaven."  "O would we had loved her more."   Young Ladies' Paper of Norwich Academy.  [Mar. 24, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Mary Jay [Wait], infant daughter of John Wait, Esq., aged 1 month and 14 days. [Mar. 24, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning last very suddenly of congestion of the brain, Mary Willis [Pruair] daughter of Mr. J.G.K. Pruair, aged 1 year 11 months and 4 days. [Mar. 24, 1847]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, November 1846 to January 1847

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Ebenezer R. Stratton to Miss Hannah A. Simmons, both of Oxford. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In Emmanuel Church at Little Falls, Herkimer Co. [NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Livermore, Horace Packer, Esq. of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Adelia Tisdale, of the former place. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on hte 4th inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. James Haynes to Miss Emeline Cole, both of that place. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Lee, Major Charles D. Brown to Miss Mary C. Browning, both of Pharsalia.  [Nov. 11, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday morning last, by Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. Charles D. Brigham, Editor of the Niagara (Lockport) Courier to Miss Cordelia [Rundell] eldest daughter of Gen. O.G. Rundell.  [Nov. 18, 1846]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Elijah P. Brechar, Mr. Jesse C. Flagg to Miss Lois Davis, both of that town. [Nov. 18, 1846]

In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. E. L. Benedict, Mr. Whitcomb Broad of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeline Weed of the former place. [Nov. 18, 1846]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th(?) inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Noyes Gray to Miss Caroline E. Ha....(?) both of that town.  [Nov. 25, 1846]

In St. Peters Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, the 14th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Foot, Mr. Geo. W. Twiss, of Trumansburg [Tompkins Co. NY], to Miss Eliza Griswold, of Bainbridge. [Dec. 2, 1846]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, the 22d ult. Mr. Cook to Miss Annice Medbury, both of that town. [Dec. 2, 1846]

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on Tuesday evening the 19th ult. by the Rev. E.G. Corey, Mr. Moses Murdock of Utica, to Miss Lucy Potter, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] [Dec. 9, 1846]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Tuthill, Mr. V.H. Churchill, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss Mary A. Masterson, of Sherburne. [Dec. 9, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. Sidney Burlingame to Miss Clorinda E. Barber, all of Norwich.  [Dec. 16, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Lewis Purdy to Miss Louisa Ann King, all of Norwich. [Dec. 23, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Jacob Chase, of Rochester [Monroe Co., NY] to Miss Nancy S. Babcock, of the former place. [Dec. 30, 1846]

In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. by John Mosher, Esq., Orrin Mayhew, Esq., of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Freda Ainsworth, of the former place. [Dec. 30, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. J. --can, Mr. Almond R. Warner, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Betsey E. Waters, of Norwich. [Jan. 6, 1847]

In Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. T.O. Judd, Mr. R.I. Johnson of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Clarissa M. Gregory, of Mount Upton [Jan. 6, 1847]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]on the 6th inst. by the Rev. J. H. Chamberlin, Mr. Edward Wightman to Miss M....... Birdsall, both of that town. [Jan. 13, 1847]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst. by Russell Ford, Esq., Mr. -?- Place(?) of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Phebe Weeden daughter of Mr. Jonathan Weeden of the former place. [Jan. 13, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. C.M. Green to Miss Mary Brooks daughter of Nathaniel Brooks, all of this village. [Jan. 20, 1847]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. by Rev. N.D. Wilkins, Mr. Alonzo B. Loomis to Miss Mary West, all of the above place. [Jan. 27, 1847]

At South Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst. Mr. Russel Wheeler, of Masonville, Delaware Co. [NY] to Miss Mary J. Landers, of the former place. [Jan. 27, 1847]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst, by Rev. Mr. Beecher, Mr. Alfred A. Shepardson of that place, to Miss Grace Jewell, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]. [Jan. 27, 1847]

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th [ult.] Orin N. [Roys] son of Loyal and Mary A. Roys, aged 1 year and 6 months. [Nov. 11, 1846]

At his residence in the town of German [Chenango Co., NY], Jon Rockwell, Esq. on the 15th ult., aged 79 years and 6 months. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. Mary T. [Avery] daughter of Hubbard B. Avery, aged 21 years. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the 20th ult. Mrs. Magaret A. [Shumway] consort of Charles N. Shumway, and daughter of Deacon William Gile of Oxford, Chenango Co. [NY], aged 31 years. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In South Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. Mr. John Caswell, of the inflammatory billious fever, aged 65 years.  [Nov. 11, 1846]

At Mt. Clemmons, Macomb Co. Michigan, at the residence of Oliver E. West on the 19th ult., of the disease of the lungs, Mr. Daniel Belden, late of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. aged 77 years.  Far from his native home he rests in peace. [Nov. 11, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, the 19th ult. of a scrofulous disease, Warren Hall, aged 74 years. [Dec. 2, 1846]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Henry Gorden, aged 58 years. [Dec. 2, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. William Arnold, aged 61 years. [Dec. 9, 1846]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. of the croup Francis Ruaman, daughter of Mathow O. Wells, aged 5 years and 9 months. [Dec. 9, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, after a long illness, Mr. William Johnson father of Mr. Ralph Johnson, aged 78 years. [Dec. 16, 1846]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult. of inflammation of the head, Perlina Amelia [Crumb], daughter of R.A. Crumb, aged 16 years. [Dec. 16, 1846]

In -?- on the ?th, Charles Babcock [Thompson], son of -?- and Harriet Thompson, aged 5 years. [Jan. 13, 1847]

In -?- on the ?th inst. Polly Mariah [Munroe] daughter of Willard B. Munroe, aged 2 years and ?months. [Jan. 13, 1847]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. Virginia Eliza [Murray] wife of Mr. Henry K. Murray, and eldest daughter of Hon. D.S. Dickinson, in the 21st yr. of her age. Three months have scarcely elapsed since the deceased came to reside amongst us in the enjoyment of health and every comfort.  We fondly hoped she would add strength of the Church of her affection and cheer the circles of social life, but alas! thus it was not to be.  After a confinement of more than ten weeks in a chamber of pain and suffering, she calmly yielded up her life, and now 'tis "bid with Christ in God. "  For her the grave had no terrors and death no sting, for her hopes were penitently and faithfully built upon One mighty to save. [Jan. 20, 1847]

In Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] on the 27th ult. James Hughston Esq., one of the earliest settlers in valley of the Susquehanna, in the 74th year of his age.  Mr. Hughston during a long life enjoyed the respect and confidence of the people of his county as well as of this town and vicinity of his residence.  He was some years since elected a member of the Legislature from this county, and for many years held the honorable and responsible offices of Justice of the Peace and Supervisor of his town.  And although he arrived at a good old age, exceeding the allotted period of "three score years and ten," he has departed regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives, as well as by the community among whom he had spent a long and useful life.  Dec. Gazette.  The Deceased was father of Col. Nathaniel Hughston of this village. [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]  [Jan. 20, 1847]

At Inlet, -?-, Illinois on the 19th of December last, Mrs Patience Sarles, daughter of Mr. Moses Stockwell of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 34 years.  She lived trusting in God and died reconciled to his dispensation, fully assured of a blessed immortality. [Ja. 27, 1847]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August to October 1846

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. W.H. Pearne, Mr. Samule Simmons, Jr., of West Burlington, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine N. King of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. [Aug. 12, 1846]

On the 10th inst. by Rev. Mr. Richards, Wm. T. Gates of New York to Betsy Smith daughter of Jas. Smith of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] [Aug. 12, 1846]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. T.H. Pearne of Binghamton, Mr. S.N. Root, merchant, of Madison, NY [Madison Co.] to Miss Phebe P. [Guernsey] daughter of Doct. J. Guernsey. [Aug. 12, 1846]

Also, at the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Orsah Richmond of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Euphenia J. [Guernsey] youngest daughter of Doct. J. Guernsey. [Aug. 12, 1846]

On the 12th inst. by the Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. William Angle of Knowlton, Warren Co., N.J. to Miss Samantha Per Lee Burton, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]. [Aug. 19, 1846]

On the 20th inst. by the Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. Lester D. Eccleston of Preston [Chenango Co., Y] to Miss Olive Burdick, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [Aug. 26, 1846]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on Monday evening, August 31st, by the Rev. A.C. Tuttle, Mr. David C. Buel to Mrs. Lucinda N. Williams,, daughter of William Newton of Sherburne. [Sept. 2, 1846]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday the 13th ult. by the Rev. L. Knox, Mr. Truman L. Greene to Mrs. Adeliza O. Camp, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. [Sept. 2, 1846]

On the morning of the 1st inst. in Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], by the Rev. Alfred B. Beach, Cyrus Strong Jr. Esq. of Binghamton, Broome Co. [NY], to Mary Martha Bush [Prentiss], daughter of Hon. John H. Prentiss. [Sept. 16, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. Jos. H. Burdick to Miss Polly E. Chandler, daughter of A. Chandler, Esq., all of this town. [Sept. 16, 1846]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Loren D. Bacon of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah R. Hunt, of the former place. [Sept. 16, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening by Rev. Dow Burdick, Mr. Nehimiah Weed to Miss lora Burdick. [Sept. 16, 1846]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Charles A. Buel to Miss Louisa Adelaide King, both of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. [Sept. 23, 1846]

In Christ's Church, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Henry K. Murray of the firm of Carter, Murray & Co. of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Virginia Eliza [Dickinson], eldest daughter of Hon. D.S> Dickinson. [Oct. 22, 1846]

In Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wakeman, Col. Wm. T. Broadfoot of Conklin, Broome Co. [NY] to Miss Lodema Smith, of the former place. [Oct. 22, 1846]

In the same place, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. Chauncy Smith to Miss Lavincia Shepherd, all of Otego [Otsego Co., NY]. [Oct. 22, 1846]

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday morning last, of cholera infantum, Mary Josephine [Reynolds] youngest daughter of R.O. Reynolds, Esq., aged 2 years.  [Aug. 12, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Mr. Thomas Lewis in the 55th year of his age.  Mr. Lewis was for many years a member of the Baptist Church, in this place.  He was a brother of great worth.  He was manifested in deep interest in the welfare of Zion.  He rejoiced in the days of her prosperity, and in the days of her adversity, he mourned.  He was a man of sound judgment, and deep Christian sympathies.  In his last days he was not troubled respecting his future home.  He knew the depravity of the human heart, but he had a strong hold on the merits, mercies and promises of the Saviour.  In his death the widow mourns the loss of a kind husband, the son an affectionate father, the church a wise counsellor, and society an industrious and valuable member.  "The righteous hath hope in his death."  In his case how true the language of the post:  "So fades a summer cloud away; / So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; / So gently shuts the eye of day; / So dies a wave along the shore"  [Aug. 12, 1846]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning, the 10th inst. suddenly, of numb palsey, Mrs. Martha Powers, wife of Jas. Powers, aged 62 years. [Aug. 19, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th ult. Edna Cecilia [Leach] only child of Willard H. and Harriet L. Leach, aged five months.  "Happy infant, early blest, / Rest, in peaceful slumber, rest. [Sept. 2, 1846]

In Piqua, Ohio, on the 29th ult. of congestive fever, Silas H. Chapman, formerly of this Co. [Chenango Co., NY] aged 24 years. [Sept. 23, 1946]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday last, Mr. George W. king, aged 54 years. [Sept. 23, 1846]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning, Miss Stella Pellet, aged 29 years. [Oct. 22, 1846]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the first inst., Mary T. [Avery] daughter of Hubbard B. Avery, in the 21st year of her age. [Oct. 22, 1846]

Soldier's Letter, Civil War, 144th NY Infantry, January 1865

 Chenango Union, January 18, 1845

Letter from the 114th New York Infantry

Stone Church, Stevenson's Depot, Va. January 1, 1865, near midnight.

There being no regimental mail sent out since the army left the front, I rejoice in the opportunity, before the day entirely closes, of wishing you all "A Happy New Year."

In a letter written a year ago this day, I think, allusions were made to the past, and hopeful anticipations for the future.  It was fondly hoped that before the end was nearly reached, peace, honorable and lasting - peace, founded upon the triumph of right, with all its blessings - would be obtained. The year has gone, and with it has closed its fearful record.  Although victory for the past few months had perched upon our banners, as at no time before, who can truthfully tell us of the end so long looked for - so confidently predicted - so much desired?

This morning, near eleven o'clock, we had moving orders. Shanties were uncovered or pulled down, the men taking their shelter, or what they could carry, tortoise fashion on their backs - some few on hand sleds - and about 2 P.M. we were on the road to Winchester and the station.  The night before we had a light fall of snow - the first having mostly disappeared - which was considerably drifted.  The day was not altogether the most agreeable for moving.  With the bright sunshine and clear sky of a May morning, we had the piercing winds and bitter cold of a Northern winter.  The boys, however, came to the conclusion that it was rather an "open winter!"  For a day or two our rations had become somewhat shortened and for lack of convenient arrangements for cooking and sleeping, we were anticipating a supper from "airy nothing," and a bed upon a sheet of snow.

Scarcely, however, had we reached the Depot, and our place of encampment nearby, and the men made as comfortable as could be expected, if not as well off as could be desired, before the officers received an invitation from Capt. Ketcham, Issuing Commissary of First Brigade, and Capt. Thomas, Commissary of First Division, to take supper, breakfast and lodging at their headquarters, in an old stone church.  Most gladly was the offer accepted.  The church, in appearance and style of architecture, is very ancient, and of the Quaker persuasion.  According to their custom of building houses of worship, it is divided nearly in the middle by a high partition, to separate the sexes, I suppose, into two compartments, with folding or sliding doors between.  It is again subdivided by a cross partition, at right angles with the first, to accommodate the Hicksites, and the Orthodox, an idea in architecture which might be of service to some Northern churches, who cannot see alike, making in all four large rooms.  A large gallery on three sides, also divided, and almost meeting in the center, with highbacked seats, terribly elevated one above the other, completes, for all practical purposes, the description except to say that in two of the lower rooms there is an immense fireplace of stone in each end.  One of these rooms was assigned to our use for eating; the other was our sleeping apartment, all occupying beds - I may say one vast bed - upon the floor.

After a little something for the "Stomach's sake," and to comfort the inner man - with well-seasoned rails heaped upon the crackling fire, and a heavy wall of stone to keep the heat in and the cold out - supper came.  And such a supper, for a soldier hungry and tired!  It was worthy a Nabob or a King!  I will give you  the "Bill of Fare:"  pork, potatoes, beef (fresh and corned), oysters, pickles, sourcrout, soft bread, tea and coffee.  If this is not sufficient to satisfy the demand of exhausted  nature - if not the most fastidious taste - what would?

To the forethought and unbounded generosity of our Commissary, Division and Brigade, this timely entertainment is due; and we trust the friends of the Regiment, in Chenango and Madison, on behalf of its officers, will everlastingly remember the names of the staid Henry S. Ketcham and the "boy," William C. Thomas, Commissaries of Subsistence.

It is Sabbath day, 'tis true, but it is "New Year's evening," and good feeling, even to jollity, prevails.  After supper, the mail having been distributed, Col. Per Lee read a letter from a couple of young ladies of Long Island, addressed "To the Bachelors of the 114th N.Y. Volunteers!"  It was a very pleasant affair.  Your "'umble" servant was called upon to respond to the sentiments therein contained. The custom which - among the leaves and bars, was quite sufficient o excuse your friend from the onerous yet delightful task.

Our new Chaplain is present, but with that propriety which dignifies his position, is passing the transition from a citizen's to a soldier's life.  Arousing from nap, and rubbing open his eyes before the fire, as I write, surrounded by snoring ones, I asked him if he ever saw such a church as this?  With a nod and a heavy wink, he seemed to say "Amen" - but said he had always been opposed to "sleeping in church" before.

I today visited Willie Comstock and others of our boys in Hospital at Winchester, suffering from sickness and wounds.  Most of them are doing well.  A ball, or a portion of one, has just been removed from Willie's limb, and the prospects are encouraging.

Capt. York, for some time mustering officer of Gen. Emory's staff, has received a Lieutenant Colonel's commission in the 75th N.Y., a position well merited and nobly earned.

Tomorrow, a hundred shanties, more or less, in the vicinity of Stevensons Depot, will "go up."  This promises, permanently now, to be our winter quarters.  Indeed it is quite certain - as sure as anything in military can be - by an order from Brevet Major General Emory.  The camp here is called "Camp Sheridan."  We are some twelve miles from Newtown, which place, less than two miles from our old camp, the printer, I have just noticed, made me say ten.   H.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, April to July 1846

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Mr. William Walker(?) to Miss Mary E. Clark, both of Norwich. [Chenango Co., NY] [Apr. 1, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Samuel V. Lyon to Miss Julia F. Duryea.  [Apr. 1, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 9th in the Rev. John B. Hoyt, John B. Hoyt, Jr. of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Rispah B. [Hitchcock], daughter of Mr. Jeduthan Hitchcock of this place.  [Apr. 15, 1846]

On the 16th inst. by Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. John Blivin to Mrs. Caroline Byington, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. [Apr. 29, 1846]

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on Wednesday morning last, by Rev. M. Brooks, John Wait Esq., attorney and counsellor of Law in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary K. [Foote] daughter of John Foote, Esq., of the former place. [May 6, 1846]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by Rev. M.C. Gaylord, Mr. Abram Mudge, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Persis A. [Buell], daughter of Ira Buell, Esq., of the former place. [May 6, 1846]

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on Wednesday morning last, by Rev. A. Brooks, Mr. Edwin C. Brooks, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen B. Keyes, of the former place. [May 20, 1846]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Alexis Miller, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia A. Miller, of the former place. [May 20, 1846]

At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 32d February last, by Rev. A.O. Warren, Mr. Henry Kinney to Miss Mary V. Monroe, both of Triangle [Broome Co., NY]. [May 20, 1846]

On the 30th of April last, Mr. Abner Strickland, of York Settlement, Dupade Co. Ill, to Miss Rebecca Sessions, of Barker, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY]. [May 20, 1846]

In West Troy, on the 20th ult. by Rev. Mr. Dodge, Mr. Henry L. Bowen of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY], to Miss Ann Elizabeth Wilgus(?) of the above place. [May 20, 1846]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 20th inst., by Rev. A.C. Tuttle, J. DeWitt Rexford, Esq. of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Cynthia M. Babcock, of the former place. [May 27, 1846]

On the 9th inst. in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mrs. charles Bacon to Miss Alfreda Hopkins, all of this town. [June 17, 1846]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Smith Slocum to Miss Almira B. North, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

[On the] 5th inst. by the same, Mr. Seth G. Pellet to Miss Mary Westcott, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] [July 15, 1846]

At Truxton [Cortland Co., NY] on the morning of the 1st, by the Rev. Mr. Shedd, Mr. Edward F. Thomas of the firm of E.F. Thomas & Co. of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Francis A. [Shedd], daughter of O M. Shedd Esq. of the former place. [July 15, 1846]

Deaths

At Ann Arbor, Michigan, on the 11th ult. Mrs. Mary Lathrop, wife of Elijah Lathrop, formerly of Batavia, Genesee County [NY] and sister of Mrs. A. Pellet of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 65 years. [Apr. 1, 1846]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Mary Ann [Pomeroy], wife of Horace Pomeroy, aged 20 years.  After a long and severe illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and perfect resignation, she bid farewell to the scenes of earth in the morning of life, as her spirit left its tenement of clay for the world where sickness, pain and death are not known and where the sublime and significant glories of Paradise....  [rest unreadable] [Apr. 1, 1846]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th instant, Mrs. Mary Rexford, mother of B.F. Rexford of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 65 years.  [Apr. 156, 1846]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st instant, Mrs. Betsey Brooks, wife of Calvin Brooks, an exemplary and much respected member of the Baptist church, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], aged 61 years. [Apr. 29, 1846]

In Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], on the 17th inst. Hannah Jane [ Van Ingen] wife of Rev. John V. Van Ingen, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and daughter of Z. Trowbridge, Esq., aged 32 years. [Apr. 29, 1846]

Suddenly in Sherburne, Chenango County, N.Y. on the 19th ult. by the rupture of a blood vessel, Mrs. Fanny Chipman, aged 26 years.  For more than ten years, Mrs. Chipman had been an esteemed member of the Congregational Church in this place.  Her death, though sudden and unexpected to herself and relatives, did not find her unprepared.  In her last moments, she expressed her confidence in the Saviour and her resignation in his holy and divine will, and we doubt not rests in the bosom of him in whom she had believed.  In Mrs. Chipman's death, her relatives and especially her family have sustained an irreparable loss.  She had left a deeply afflicted husband and three small children to mourn their sudden and unexpected bereavement.  But they mourn not as for one without hope.  For the righteous hath hope in his death."  "There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God." [May 6, 1846]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d inst. Mr. Eli Webb, aged about 65 years. [May 20, 1846]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Martin Dodge, Esq., aged 51 years. [May 20, 1846]

In Hartwick, Otsego County [NYT], on the 3d inst., Rev. Nathan Bundy, formerly of Oxford [Chenango co., NY] aged 38 years. [May 20, 1846]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d of July of a disease of the brain, John Van Wagenen, merchant, in the 42d year of his age, son of Gerit H. Van Wagenen, late of the city of New York, for many years one of its most respectable citizens.  Possessing a reputation unblemished, the deceased sustained through life and in all its relations the character of a true and devoted friend, an active and upright man, and a good citizen.  His loss is deeply deplored by a large circle of relatives and friends.  Oxford Times. [July 15, 1846]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th inst., at the residence of her grandparents, Dea. Isaac Foote, Miss Hannah Elizabeth [Foote] daughter of Justin Foote, deceased, aged 20 years.  She was taken sick and died while on a visit at her grandparent's, with whom she had spent the greater part of her life, till about two and a half years since, when she went to reside with her widowed mother in Batavia.  When she came to Smyrna, far from herself and friends was the thought that her youthful and lovely form was so soon to waste away by disease, and to find a grave by the side of her father's sleeping dust.  All that love and skill could do was done to arrest the progress of her disease.  It gradually became evident that death had marked her for his prey, that her time had come.  To her friends it was consoling that she was prepared to meet it.  At an early age she manifested an attachment to Christ, had made a public profession of her faith in Him. By her life she adorned her profession. On the bed of sickness, she was meek, patient and submissive.  She had a desire to live, but wished above all, the will of the Lord done.  Till the last hour she confessed herself to be a sinner, and if saved it must be by nothing she had done, but all through the merits of Christ. She peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, as we trust, leaving many to weep over her early grave. [July 22, 1846]

Soldier's Letter, Civil War, 114th NY Infantry, December 1864

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 18, 1865

Letter from the 114th New York Infantry

Headquarters, 114th N.Y.S.V., Camp Russell, Va., Dec. 30, 1864

Since the date of my last, a division of cavalry, under Gen. Custer, made a reconnaissance up the Shenandoah, a few miles above New Market to within some nine miles of Harrisonburg - the object ostensibly being to ascertain the strength of the enemy's infantry, if any, in the Valley, and to learn of his whereabouts.  The Baltimore American, of yesterday in reference thereto, contained the following, under date of December 22d:

"The Third Cavalry Division of General Custer returned early today from a reconnaissance up the Valley as far as Lacey's Spring, nine miles from Harrisonburg.  The division, which has been absent about five days, had a cold march, but met with no enemy until they reached Lacey Spring, where they encamped on Wednesday night. Before daybreak on Thursday morning, intending to take advantage of the union camp and catch them napping, Rosser's cavalry attempted to surprise them, and made a dash into the camp. The rebels were dressed in blue overcoats, and mixing with our own men, it was impossible for a time to distinguish friend from foe.  There was confusion worse confounded.  Had the enemy really found our men off their guard, the consequences would have been serious; but they were on the alert, and the rebels only penetrated into the edge of the camp. Their firing assisted our men to distinguish them."

The account further states that the enemy captured and were making off with some fifty prisoners.  These, however, were recaptured, except three men and a Lt. Colonel.  the enemy was driven back, leaving fifteen filled and many wounded behind.  Union loss between twenty-five and thirty killed and wounded, all of whom were brought off. The Richmond papers deemed this demonstration a diversion in favor of the Cavalry Generals Torbert and Powell, who some days before crossed the Blue Ridge, through Chester Gap, and whose objective point was Gordonsville or Charlottesville, a few miles beyond.  The first named place, at the junction of the Virginia Central and Alexandria and Orange Railroads - an important railroad center, seventy-four miles from Richmond - it is reported is in our possession. At Charlottesville, the railroads diverge, the Central running on to Stannton, and the Orange running to Lynchburg, eight-two miles from Gordonsville. The distance from Alexandria to Gordonsville, by the Orange Railroad, is ninety-two miles.

The raid doubtless settled the camp rumor for some time rife - no rebel infantry of any amount being found - that the 19th A.C., the 8th and 6th corps having already been withdrawn, was to fall back.

Last evening marching orders came.  At daybreak this morning, leaving their quarters, which much labor had rendered comfortable, the troops, most of them, were on the road to Stevenson's Depot, except the 114th, who remained in their earthworks in the arc of the circle, or crescent shaped lines, to protect the lumber and stores of the Brigade until they also could be removed.

This afternoon, the commanding officer, who, also, for the time being, is Commander-in-chief of the Valley above Winchester - our Regiment being the principal force left - with the field and staff, and a couple of Captains from the line, made a raid upon the ancient town of Newtown.  The splendid dash of the troupe, at full gallop through the town, took the inhabitants by surprise, and they were about to capitulate on easy terms.  Suddenly, by a strategic movement, they were flanked by the enemy, who appeared from behind breastworks of cotton, and after a resolute resistance, by the force of arms, were obliged to surrender.  The insurgents, proud and boastful of their superior tact and skill, won the day.  Later in the day, after the smoke of the contest had subsided, the Commander of the Department, having affected his escape, attended by a field officer and a single orderly, made a reconnaissance by moonlight, with what result, I am not yet cognizant.

It is a source of much discomfort to many of our gallant Yankee officers, that they did not know before that there were so many admirers of Southern chivalry, so many aiders and abettors of Southern Rights, in the little town of Newtown in the "Old Dominion."  They flatter themselves they could materially have aided union interests by inducing them, if not by saber and sword, by the persuasive and adhesive power of eloquence and good looks, to espouse the cause of the despised Puritan and Saxon, as between the pound Cavalier and Norman.  The work of "reorganization of society" has indeed begun!  some having already, with full purpose of heart, adopted the beautiful language of the pious Ruth in Scriptures: "I pray thee not to depart from me. Where thou goest I will go; where thou lodgest I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."

Capt. Pellet and our new Chaplain, Rev. Mr. Robison(?), joined us a few days since. We think, although our acquaintance is short, that we shall like the Chaplain.  He does not appear to have that starch about him of some who hold the high office, and which renders one so unapproachable to the soldier, and unacceptable to common minds.  Having been so long without one, gladly we hail his coming.    H.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, January to March 1842

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday evening, the 12th inst. by the Rev. J. Sessions, Mr. Francis N. Grant to Miss lydia Davis, all of this town. [Jan. 19, 1842]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday last, by the Rev. L. Howard, Mr. Elias G. Ford, of Louisville, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Lorinda Thompson, of the former place. [Jan. 19, 1842]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E.D. Willis, of Easton, Madison Co. Mr. George Allen, of Lebanon, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Harriet A. Buel, of the former place. [Jan. 19, 1842]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the evening of the 17th inst., by the Rev. V.M. Coryell, Mr. Paris O. Davis, to Miss Emily Parker, all of this town.  [Jan. 19, 1842]

On Tuesday morning, the 4th inst., by the Rev. Henry Tullige, Mr. John Henry McNeil of the firm of Henry, Sheldon & Co., New York, to Miss Helen Reed, daughter of Gen. Charles M. Reed, of this city Erie Gazette, [Jan. 19, 1842]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by the Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Wesley Powers, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Electa Z. Clark, of the former place. [Jan. 26, 1842]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst. by Austin Clark, Esq., Mr. John Woods, of Newport, N.H. to Miss mary Ann Stiles, of this village [Norwich, Chenango co., NY] [Jan. 26, 1842]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., at the Congregational Church, by the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Mr. Austin Case, of Canton, Ct., to Miss Mary A. Packer, daughter of Elisha Packer, Esq., of the former place. [Feb. 9, 1842]

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 9th inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Wooderidge G. Barker of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maranda C. Waters of North Norwich. [Feb. 16, 1842]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday evening last, by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Thoma J. Noyes, Merchant, to Miss Ellen G. Hale. [Feb. 23, 1842]

n this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d [ult.] by the Rev. V. M. Coryell, Mr. Johnson F. Paddock of Herkimer County [NY] to Miss Tenny E. Bushly, of this village. [Mar. 2, 1842]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening, March 8, by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. P.D. Walker, jeweler, to Miss Elizabeht C. St. John, daughter of Mr. David St. John. [Mar. 16, 1842]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. V.M. Coryell, Mr. Joseph P. Barr to Miss Eleanor Barr, all of this town. [Mar. 16, 1842]

Deaths

Died in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, John S. Bell, aged 34, of a severe illness which he bore with patient resignation.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.  He united at the age of 12 years, and even to the day of his death was a firm believer in that doctrine.  He was an orphan at 14, and his dying Father's request was for him to be particularly kind to his feeble mother and young brothers and sisters, which trust he faithfully discharged.  He was a dutiful son, a kind and loving brother, a tender husband and father.  He has left a wife and two children, and a numerous circle of friends to mourn the loss of his society, and the Church to which he was attached will mourn, but not without hope that he has joined the Church Triumphant and is now singing praises to that God and Saviour that he loved and adored.  He was always mild and amiable, and humane in his feelings to others.  He was often afflicted but met it with placid submission without a murmur.  God's ways are in the mighty deep.  Adieu! till Gabriel's trump shall sound. / Then wake to life and burst the tomb. [Jan. 19, 1842]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. of Consumption, Mr. Adnah Bullock, aged 27 years.  He was a young man of unexceptionable character, bore he illness with Christian fortitude, and died in entire resignation to the will of is Heavenly Father. [Jan. 26, 1842]

In DeRuyter, Madison County [NY], on the 31st ult., at the residence of HA. Dellay, Julia F. [Birdsall], youngest daughter of James Birdsall, esq., formerly of this village. [Feb. 9, 1842]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Elias S. Breed, aged 38 years. [Feb. 16, 1842]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at the house of her son-in-law, the Rev. J. Sessions, on the 17th inst. after a short, but painful illness, Mrs. Cynthia Winne, aged 73 years. [Feb. 23, 1942]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Edith [Parker] wife of Nathan Parker, Esq., aged 73. [Mar. 2, 1842]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 21st inst., Miss Tirzah A. Gregory, in the 19th year of her age. Sudden and awful is the approach of death. when age, full of honors is summoned to depart, we bow with reverence at the decree of an All-wise Providence, but when youth is cut down in the springtime of its existence, it touches every tender fiber of our nature, and proclaims to us in legible characters too plain to be misunderstood, that we too must die.  The deceased was a young lady of a mild and amiable disposition, beloved by her friends and acquaintances, and has gone down to the tomb, leaving lasting evidence of her confidence in the smiles of her Redeemer. [Mar. 2, 1842]

At Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, on the 27th February last, Hon. Isaac Foote, in the ninety-seventh year of his age.  Judge Foote was a native of the town of Colchester in the State of Connecticut, from whence he removed to the town of Stafford, in the same State, where, for many years, he held the office of magistrate, and often represented the town in the General Assembly of the State.  In the year 1795, he removed to the place first above mentioned, it then being a part of the town of Sherburne, in the county of Herkimer, and in the year 1799 was elected to represent said county in the most numerous branch of the State Legislature, and subsequently was elected a Senator for the Western District of said State.  And when the county of Chenango was incorporated, he was appointed to the office of first judge of the court of Common Pleas and General Session of the Peace, which office he held until constitutionally disqualified, having arrived at the age of sixty years; after which, he retired from active life, and devoted the principal part of his time to reading, especially the Scriptures, and having been an exemplary member of the visible church for seventy-five years or more, and contributed to the support of the Gospel, and the dissemination of its truths, he died a peaceful death, and has, as there is reason to entertain a strong hope, been transferred to the Chruch Triumphant.  "where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary are at rest."  [Mar. 9, 1842]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, October to December 1841

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, the 27th ult., by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Brown Tiffany of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lovinia Leach of the former place. [Oct. 6, 1841]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. L. Howard, Mr. Lewis Bryant of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Terry, of the former place.  [Oct. 6, 1941]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Chamberlin, Mr. Wm. Johnson to Miss Mary Ann Randall. [ Oct. 6, 1841]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult by Eld. Chamberlin, Mr. Lemuel Sawtell of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amy Philips of the former place. [Oct. 13, 1841]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Abel, Mr. Nelson E. Murdock to Miss Emeline Cushman, all of this town. [Oct. 13, 1841]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Backus, Mr. Otheniel Arnold, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Roberts, of Pittsfield, Otsego County [NY]. [Oct. 20, 1841]

In Litchfield, Bradford County, Pa., on the 27th ult, by the Rev. J. Towner, Mr. Alfred Hicks of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], to Miss Mary P. Baldwin, of the former place. [Oct. 20, 1841]

In Plymouth [Chenango County, NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Den..., Mr. Orlando Harrington to Miss Hannah Brown, all of that town. [Nov. 17, 1841]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by the Rev. F.T. Adams, Mr. Leander P. Lyons to Miss lucy Adaline [Hakes], youngest daughter of Solomon Hakes, Esq., all of the above place. [Dec. 29, 1841]

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. Mr Seth P. Hart, aged 46 years. [Oct. 13, 1841]

In New York, on Sunday morning last, Samuel H. [Barnes] only child of Mr. Samuel H. Barnes, aged one year and four months. [Oct. 13, 1841]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. Mrs. Mary E. Dodge, wife of Mr. John Dodge, and only daughter of the Hon. Charles York, aged 21 years and about 10 months.  The deceased, very early in life, believed the Gospel, and turned to the Lord.  She united with the Baptist Church, in Norwich, and has ever since sustained an excellent character, respected and beloved by all her acquaintances.  A general sympathy is felt with her bereaved husband and her father's family, in their early loss.  But though cut down in the bloom of youth and in the midst of prospects the most flattering, her affectionate and afflicted husband and friends have great relief and comfort in the manner of her departure.  "The peace of God which passeth all understanding kept heart and mind through Christ Jesus." Taking an affectionate leave of the whole family individually, she manifested clear views of the heavenly glory, an unshaken hope, perfect peace, joy unspeakable and full of glory, and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.  "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again even so them also, which sleep in Jesus, God will bring with him."  Thess. 4, 14 [Oct. 13, 1841]

At Little Valley, Cattaraugus County [NY] on the 3d int. Samuel Kelsey, Esq. aged 66 years. [Oct. 20, 1841]

At his residence in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. Mr. Nathaniel Foote, aged 45 years.  As a husband, friend and brother he was faithful and kindly affectionate.  He was pious, and his piety was of that genuine kind which consists in love to God and all mankind.  His last lingering illness he bore without a murmur, and when he died it was with a humble yet confident hope of pure and endless happiness.  [Nov. 3, 1841]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday morning the 11th, inst. Mary [Rexford] wife of Rev. Lyman S. Rexford. [Nov. 17, 1841]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mrs. Bridget [Wells] wife of Mr. Ephraim Wells, aged 72 years. [Nov. 24, 1841]

In Homer Cortland Co [NY] on Friday last, of Scarlet Fever, Irving M. [Bowen], son of Mr. Ira Bowen, aged 5 years. [Dec. 1, 1841]