Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 1848

Marriages

At Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., James Thompson, M.D. of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Dimmick, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. at the residence of her father, by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. D.M. Holmes, to Miss Sarah L. [Packer], youngest daughter of James Packer, Esq., all of Norwich. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Silas D. Shoales to Miss Hannah E. Hinckley, both of Greene [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev John Crandall, Mr. Alford Sisson to Miss Mary E. Evens, both of Plymouth. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. H.W. Lee, Mr. Wm. R. Brown to Miss Elizabeth French, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. D. Clarke, Mr. William E. Dickinson, nephew of Senator Dickinson, to Miss Eliza J. Gibbs, both of Guilford. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Chauncey Adams to Miss Ruth Willcox, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]. [Dec. 20, 1949]

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Henry Chruch of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Patience Willcox, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Dec. 20, 1848]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. Perry G. White, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Mr. L.H. Talcott to Miss Aurora S. Holcomb, both of the former place. [Dec. 20, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Hiram S. Pearsall to Miss Martha S. Hallett, both of Bainbridge. [Dec. 20, 1848]

In Emanuel Church, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. Samuel Goodale, Mr. Charles W. Olendorf to Miss Justine Pellet, both of Norwich. [Dec. 27, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 25th inst. by Rev. Daniel Clark, Jr., Mr. Daniel B. DeLand of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], to Miss Minerva A. Parce, daughter of Justus Parce, Esq. of Norwich. [Dec. 27, 1848]

Deaths

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] on the 10th of November last, after an illness of four days of inflammation of the lungs, Mrs. Mary Crary, wife of Hon. Henry Crary, aged 64 years. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th of July last, Charles L. [Hayward], son of Dr. E.D. Hayward, aged 2 years. [Dec. 6, 1848]

In Lacon, Illinois, on the 24th ult. of asthma and bronchitis, Caroline M. [Loveland], late of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 43 years. [Dec. 20, 1848]

At the residence of his father, at East Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 27th ult. Philo Junius Champion in the 19th year of his age. [Dec. 20, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mr. Justus W. Brooks, eldest son of Lyman Brooks, aged 26 years. [Dec. 27, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst., Mrs. Patty Snow, aged 74 years. [Dec. 27, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] ont he 19th inst. Mrs. Martha Wells, aged 79 years. [Dec. 27, 1848]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. of apoplexy, Dr. Ira Shelden, aged 56 years. [Dec. 27, 1848]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 28th, of hepatized lungs, Mr. Jonathan W. Marble in the 35th year of his age.  Mr. Marble had suffered more than a year, from disease of the digestive organs, which finally affected his lungs, producing death.  He was a Printer by occupation, and has "done his country some service, " as the editor of a paper.  He was a kind husband, an affectionate father, and a social and agreeable neighbor "full of the milk of human kindness" and retaining his rational faculties the last moment, bidding an affectionate adieu to his family and friends, died composed and resigned, like a philosopher, yea more, like a Christian.  [Dec. 6, 1848]

The venerable Revolutionary Patriot and veteran Christian gentleman, George H. King, Esq., full of years, and ripe for Heaven, passed away from earth to the "rest that remains for the people of God," on the 24th ult. aged 36 years and 4 months.  Mr. King was born July 25th, 1762, near Mount Washington, Conn., where he resided until he was 29 years of age.  He then went to Cambridge, in this State [NY], and remained there four years, when he removed to the wilderness of Chenango County, 53 years ago last March, and located himself in that section of Norwich long known as King's Settlement, and on the farm where he died.  Young as he was, he took part in the glorious Revolutionary struggle, and while the issue yet hung in doubt, he consecrated himself in the service of the world's Redeemer, and during 70 years, in a most exemplary manner adorned the profession of our Holy Christianity.  Having lived through a long succession of years, contented, peaceful, happy, respected, honored, loved and revered, he looked forward to the approaching close of life with dignified composure, and finally received the summons to depart with absolute resignation to the Divine behest.  He "fell asleep" in possession of unwavering hope of the resurrection of the body and eternal life.  The introductory item of his last Will, may fitly close this humble tribute to his memory:  "I resign my soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping and trusting in the remission of my sins, by the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ; and my merits and mediation of Jesus Christ; and my body I commit to the earth, to be buried at the discretion of my Executors."  "Peace to his memory."  [Dec. 6, 1848]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 1848

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Egbert Ketcham to Miss Martha A. Starkey, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] [Nov. 1, 1848]

In the same place, on the 29th ult. by the same, Mr. Chauncey Wilsey of Unadilla, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Altane Rose, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] [Nov. 1, 1848]

In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY] in the Methodist Church, on the evening of the 1st inst. by the rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Levi Pratt to Miss Margarett A. Karson, both of that town.  [Nov. 8, 1848]

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. J. Stanley, Mr. Norman Wilber to Miss Harriet N. Hale, all of that place.  [Nov. 8, 1848]

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], on the 2d inst. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Dr. J.B. Fletcher, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Amanda M. Brett, of the former place. [Nov. 8, 1848]

In Carlisle, Schoharie Co. [NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. Mr. Clark, Mr Amos Vanderwerken to Miss Lucy Grovenor, all of Carlisle. [Nov. 15, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Hiram Smith to Miss Mary Smith, all of Norwich, [Nov. 22, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. David Smtih of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Cornelia Stewart, of the former place. [Nov. 22, 1848]

In the public highway at Green Hollow, in Voluntown, Ct. on Sunday the 5th inst., about 1 o'clock P.M., the rain pouring in torrents from the clouds with high winds from the South East, by Elder Charles S. Weaver, while on his way to attend the funeral of Mrs. Amy E. Gallup, wife of Benjamin Gallup, 2d, Esq. of Voluntown, who died Nov. 3d, aged 26 years.  Mr. John Tanner of the former place to Miss Mary Carter, of Hopkinton County of Washington, and State of Rhode Island. [Nov. 22, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Guy Gibson to Miss Mary [Pellet] daughter of John Pellet, all of Norwich. [Nov. 29, 1848]

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by A.M. Ray, Esq., Mr. Orange A. Beach to Miss Mary Johnson, all of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Taber Ann [Rogers] wife of Isaac Rogers, aged 37 years. [Nov. 1, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. Miss Helen Mar Rogers, adopted daughter of Newel and Marinda Slade, aged 23 years. [Nov. 29, 1848]

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Mr. Moses Miles aged 76 years.  Mr. Miles had been in feeble health for some time.  The disease which terminated his days on earth was a cancerous tumor in the chest.  His sufferings were extreme for the last two years, yet they were borne with great fortitude and composure.  He was not deprived of reason till the last moment, and expressed the strongest confidence in his Savior, and entire resignation to his will.  During his last sickness, his wonted cheerfulness was manifested, and he longed for the time to come when he could be with his departed kindred, and with Jesus.  The deceased, a native of Connecticut, was one of the first settlers of the town.  Energetic, persevering and industrious, enduring the hardships incident to the pioneers of this country, he aided in no small degree in converting the rude forest into fertile fields of luxury and abundance.  He was loved and respected by all who knew him, for his many virtues, for his honest and exemplary life, his strong faith to the Christian religion, his meek submission to the will of Providence and for his pious and oft repeated admonitions to his children to embrace that religion which so firmly sustained him in the dying hour.  The bereaved are left to mourn, but not without hope, feeling assured that their loss is his gain.  They have the consolation that he has left them examples of piety to imitate, that he has finished the work his Master gave him to do.  And when death came, he welcomed it as a messenger to transport him to a happy clime, where the souls of the righteous repose in the arms of their God.  [Nov. 1, 1848]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. of consumption, Miss Desire Hall, daughter of Thomas Hall, Esq., aged 24 years.  She seemed evidently declining under the influence of that fatal disease, for more than eighteen months before her decease.  During her whole sickness, she manifested great patience and composure.  Scarcely ever was she heard to murmur.  She became the subject of renewing grace in the winter of 1846, and connected herself with the Baptist Church, in this place, in the fellowship of which she lived and died, beloved by all who knew her.  Added to an amiable disposition, the influence of the gospel made her an object of sincere affection to a numerous circle of acquaintances.  Towards the close of her sickness, her views of the emptiness of Earth and the Blessedness of Heaven, made her long to exchange her earthly for a heavenly home.  Her chief solitude during her last hours was that she might have patience to wait till her change should come.  Though she was cut off in the morning of life, yet she has not ceased to improve.  She has exchanged her earthly for heavenly instructors, her dim veiled vision, for an open view of the divine glory, her imperfect friends in the flesh, for an innumerable company of angels, and the church of the first born, whose names are written in heaven, leaving a circle of endeared friends to mourn her loss.  But instructed by her life and death, may they have occasion to rejoice in time to come that God has smitten.  [Nov. 29, 1848]

At Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst. James Padgett, aged seventy-seven years.  His funeral was attended on Sunday last, by the Rev. Mr. Stone, of the Episcopal Church, and a large number of relatives and friends.  Mr. Padgett was one of the pioneers who commenced the settlement of this town and voted at the first election held in this town.  He was a man of strong powers of mind, and few men, with his opportunities, have acquired as much general information as he possessed.  As a man of strict integrity, he was highly respected by numerous friends, and the community generally.  By his death his numerous family are deprived of a kind and affectionate parent, and his friends sympathize with them in the loss they have sustained.  [Nov. 29, 1848]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 1848

Marriages

In Cincinnatus, Cortland Co. [NY] on Wednesday, the 27th ult. by Elder Ball, Mr. Charles Nichols to Miss Rhoda Jones, all of that place. [Oct. 4, 1848]

In Solon, Cortland Co. [NY], at the same time, by Elder Fancher, Mr. Samuel Pierce, of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Maybury, of Solon. [Oct. 4, 1848]

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], at the same time, by the same, Mr. J. A. Parker, of Hyde Park [Dutchess Co. NY], to Miss C.E. Emerson, of Solon. [Oct. 4, 1848]

Also, Mr. Walter S. Brown of Hyde Park [Dutchess Co. NY] to Miss Mary C. Parker, of Solon [Cortland Co. NY]. [Oct. 4, 1848]

At Guilford Centre, on the 20th ult. by Rev. Charles Jerome, Mr. William M. Hovey to Miss L. Jane [Whiting] only daughter of Dea. Erastus B. Whiting, of Guilford. [Oct. 4, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Chauncey Alonzo Easton to Miss Betsy Aylesworth, all of Bainbridge. [Oct. 4, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by the Rev. I. Foote, Mr. Syles Case of Canton, Ct., to Miss Julia Amanda Newton, of the former place. [Oct. 4, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. C.J. Giddings, Mr. Samuel J. Barrows of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anna C. Burdick, daughter of Jason L. Burdick, of the former place. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. John S. Mitchell, Mr. D.H. Eccleston, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Ann Hotchkiss, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Harris Phillips to Miss Caroline Bowdish, of Milford [Otsego Co., NY]. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Loris Mathewson to Miss Jane Sage, all of that place [Oct. 11, 1848]

At the same time and place, Mr. George R. Hopkins to Miss Sarah M. Calkings, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] [Oct. 11, 1848]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Joseph Truesdale to Miss Rebecca Mathewson, all of that place. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Saut Ste Marie, Chippewa Co. Michigan, on the 10th ult. by Rev. A. Bingham, Mr. Oscar J. Foote, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary L. Harrison, all of the former place. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Eli Lyon to Miss Hannah Green, both of Bainbridge [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Albert Rounds to Miss Martan Hallet, both of Banbridge. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In the Methodist church, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. J.S. Mitchell, Mr. Amasa Colburn, Jr.  of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Mariette Mitchell, widow of the late Dr. Charles Mitchell, of Norwich. [Oct. 18, 1848]

At King's Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. John S. Mitchell, Mr. Josiah Rowley to Miss Miranda Aylesworth, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY, on the 8th ult. by Rev. M.M. Tuke, Mr. George W. Pollock of Wilmington, N.C. to Miss Juliette Purdy, of Sherburne. [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult by Rev. W.S. Smith, Mr. Lee Champlin, of Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY]to Miss Abigail King, of Oxford.  [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult. by Rev. F. Rogers, Selah Squires Esq., to Miss Mary E. Clarke, both of that place.  [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. Mr. Rowland, Mr. Giles G. Thayer, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hannah Tillotson, of the former place. [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Delhi, Delaware Co. [NY], o the 17th inst. by Rev. G. Waters, Hon. Edwin More, Judge of Delaware Common Pleas, to Miss Sophronia F. Thurber, all of Delhi.  [Oct. 25, 1848]

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Friday, the 27th ult. Charles [Thorp] only son of Joseph G. Thorp, Esq., aged about 5 years. [Oct. 4, 1848]

Also, on Sunday, the 1st inst., Louisa [Thorp] only daughter of the same, aged about 7 years. [Oct. 4, 1848]

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on Saturday, the 7th inst. Hanford F. Hickok, son of Horace Hickok, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Friday evening, Sept. 29, Charlie G. [Thorp], aged 4 years and 7 months; and on Sabbath evening, Oct. 1, Louisa C. [Thorp] aged 3 years, only children of Joseph C. and Amelia C. Thorp. [Oct. 11, 1848] "They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, / and in their death they were not divided."  "Ther lives were like a half blown flower, / Closed ere the shades of even; / Their death, the dawn, the blushing hour. / That ope's the gate of heaven." [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Alice Louisa [Coats] daughter of Lewiston and Harriet A. Coats, aged 2 years. [Oct. 11, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 25th ult. Mary Adelia [Morris] only daughter of Thomas and Susan R. Morris, aged 2 years, 1 month and 20 days.  [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d inst., Mr. Otis W. Randolph, aged 35 years. [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. Miss Hannah Hovey, aged 23 years. [Oct. 18, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Orpha [Lincoln], daughter of Ira Lincoln, aged 1 year, 9 months and 16 days. [Oct. 18, 1848] 

In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Spencer Lincoln, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 70 years. [Oct. 18, 1848]

At Rome, Bradford Co. Pa. James Elnathan [Smith], only child of Elnathan and Olive M. Smith, aged 2 years, 2 months and 16 days.  "Jesus, the Lord, his harps employ / Jesus, thy love he sings; / Jesus, the life of all our joys, / Sounds sweet from every string."  [Oct. 25, 1848] 

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 1848

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Gideon C. Mead, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Church, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. [Sept. 6, 1848]

In Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY]\, on the 4th inst. by the same, Rev. C.F. Dodge of Gibson, Susquehanna Co. Pa. to Miss Catharine M. Darling, of the former place. [Sept. 6, 1848]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] on the 31st ult by Rev. E.P. Beecher, Mr. John Miller of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Calkins, of the same place. [Sept. 6, 1848]

In the same place, o the afternoon of the same day, by the same, Mr. Philip Bellinger to Miss Amelia Catharine Walead, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] [Sept. 6, 1848]

At North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th ult. by Rev. B. B. Gibbs, Mr. Edward Slater of Jersey City [NJ] to Miss Sarah A. [Poyer] daughter of Deacon J. Poyer, of the former place. [Sept. 6, 1848]

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Mr. Benham, Mr. George Washington Peck, printer, of Lockport, Niagara Co. [NY] to Miss Alma L. Rose], daughter of Timothy Rose, Esq., of Cortlandville.  [Sept. 6, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Moses Streeter of Whitingham, Vt., to Miss Elizabeth Phetteplace, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. [Sept. 13, 1848]

In the Universalist Church, in South Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Geo. W. Bliss of Worcester, Mass. to Miss W. Landers, of the former place.  [Sept. 13, 1848]

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. Charles Shipman, Russel Case, Esq. of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Philura Stoddard, of the former place. [Sept. 13, 1848]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. L. Pomeroy, Mr. Winsor Newton of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jane Thompson of Catan, Steuben Co. [NY]. [Sept. 13, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday the 12th inst. by Rev. E. Barber, Mr. Odell Gregory of Owego [Tioga Co. NY], to Miss Hannah A. Hinkley, of Norwich. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Greene [Chenango Co NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. P. Compton, Mr. Daniel L. Wilcox, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa Wilcox of Greene. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. H.W. Lee, Mr. Henry M. Brown of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily W. Wheeler, eldest daughter of Benson H. Wheeler, Esq., of the former place. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev William S. Smith, Mr. Andrew J. Gardiner, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mariette Van Tansel of Oxford. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Burdett, Tompkins Co. [NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Ester, Mr. George W. Master, of Burdett to Miss Clarissa Williams, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Sept. 20, 1848]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Whitman Willcox, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Deliaette C. Shaw, of the former place. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Nehemiah Leach to Miss Marcia Harrington of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst. by Rev. Mr. Stone, Mr. Elijah Jones 2d, of Elmira, Chemung co. [NY] to Miss Mary E. Ross of the former place. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst. by Eld. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Ransom Sage, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Gibson, of the former place.  [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Albany [NY], on the 15th ult. by Rev. Dr. Wyckoff, Mr. T.S. Gillett, printer of Albany, to Miss Hannah Noble, adopted daughter of Wm. Cushman, Esq., of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. J. Hendrick Benjamin Franklin, M.D. of Georgetown, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Rhoda Ann Cook, of the former place. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. Mr. Jerome, Mr. George W. Kirby to Miss Eunice Corbin both of Bainbridge.  [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Edwin R. Keeler to Miss Hannah B. Allen, both of Oxford.  [Sept. 27, 1848]

On the 17th, by the same, Mr. James Blossom, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte Watson, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY].  [Sept. 27, 1848]

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY on the 8th inst. Mary [Holcomb] daughter of Henry A. and Mary Holcomb, aged 2 years, 4 months and 22 days.  The flower that blossomed on the earth / Has faded from our sight, / And met with joy the heavenly birth, / In realms of love and light.  [Sept. 13, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. Harriet [Potter] wife of Mr. Benjamin Potter, aged 50 years. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Rebecca [Gardiner] wife of Mr. Daniel S. Gardiner, aged 24 years. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. Polly [Allen] wife of Mr. Justus E Allen, aged 52 years. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. George [Bowers], son of Stephen and Susannah Bowers, aged 3 years. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Austin [Abbot] son of Arron B. and Ann Elzia Abbot, aged 1 year and 11 months. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. Mrs. Ada Ann Bunnell wife of Mr. Charles F. Bunnell, aged 23 years and 2 months. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. George D. Hays, aged 16 years and 2 months. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY] on the 29th ult. Miss Harriet T. Craig, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 21 years. [Sept. 20, 1848]

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Miss Harriet W. Purdy, daughter of Willard and Lucina Purdy, in the 20th year of her age. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th inst. Mary Elizabeth [Osborn] daughter of Edward M. and Elsie Osborn, aged 10 months.  [Sept. 27, 1848]

Also, on the 22d inst. John Jefferson [Osborn], son of E.M. Osborn, aged 8 years. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. James Oliver [King] son of Thomas Jefferson and Susan D. King, aged 10 m. [Sept. 27, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 31st ult. Mrs. Hannah W. Truair, wife of John G.K. Truair, principal of Norwich Academy, aged 34 years.  The deceased, during her residence here, had charge of the Female Department of that institution.  Seldom has a death occurred in our midst, that severed so many dear and sacred ties and left a void in so many places that we can hardly hope to see as well filled again.  She was suddenly stricken down from her high and responsible position in the vigor of her powers in the height of her usefulness and promise, when she had an apparent hold on many years of life, and a hope of devoting them to the mental and moral elevation of others.  She left all that the dead can leave to console surviving friends - the remembrance of a life which they can review with pride and satisfaction, and imitate with safety, and a confident assurance that she has departed to enjoy the happiness that the Savior has promised to the faithful.  Almost her last words bore testimony that religion sustained her triumphantly in the agonies of disease and arched with the bow of promise the dark valley of the shadow of death.  The present members of the Academy, and those who had formerly profited by her instruction, followed her remains to the grave.  The inconsolable grief evinced by all who had stood in so intimate a relation to her, was the best comment on her many virtues, the highest evidence of the irreparable loss sustained by her death.  All mourned for her, not merely as one who imparted the ordinary instructions of a teacher, but as an ever-watchful friend and adviser, illumining the dark ways to which wisdom is found, with the sweet smile of affection, and in a self-sacrificing spirit toiling to prepare them for usefulness here and for the heavenly joy in which she has been summoned before them to participate.  It may be truly said that she did not live in vain.  In the years she has spent as a teacher, how much has she said that is measured up in memory, and that will now have the double force and sacredness of words falling from the lips of the loved and lost.  It is not alone in the school room, or in the home that is felt desolate or in the circles of prayer where her voice was wont to be heard that she will be missed, but in every place where a feeling heart prompts women to do and suffer to alleviate affliction.  [Sept. 6, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Erastus R. Johnson, Esq., aged 30 years.  During his minority, he labored on a farm in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], and for several years after he employed the principal portion of this time in attending school in this region, and teaching in Kentucky and elsewhere, and in pursuing the study of Law, in Norwich and Oxford.  With but a common school education, and almost entirely unaided by so doing, in a comparatively brief period, his own unyielding exertions admitted him to practice as Attorney and Counsellor of the Supreme Court in this State.  He was twice elected Superintendent of Common Schools of the town of Oxford, and with his accustomed liberality, he served gratuitously during the whole time he held the office.  He possessed a lively imagination and a vigorous, though not thoroughly disciplined, intellect.  His mind was well stored with varied knowledge always at his command, which, with good oratorical powers made him a ready and effective speaker, advocate and debater.  Few men of his years knew better how to curb a willing witness or to extract the truth from an unwilling one, or how to fortify the strong points of his client's cause or assail the weak ones of his adversary.  Free from every species of intemperance and vice, and strictly moral in all his ways, he found ready access to the society of the virtuous and good wherever he went.  He was distinguished for great energy of character and sustained an enviable reputation.  He was a peaceable and orderly citizen, an obliging neighbor, a dutiful son, an estimable brother, an affectionate husband, a kind father, and a faithful friend.  Liberal in his views, firm in his resolutions, and pure in his influence, his sudden and untimely exist, in the morning of life and in the midst of his usefulness, will be severely felt, not only by his numerous relatives, but by the whole community in which he resided.  His funeral was attended on the 8th inst. by a large concourse of sympathizing citizens, and he was buried with the ceremonies peculiar to the Order of Odd fellows of which he was a member. [Sept. 13, 1848]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 1848

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. William Gage of Hillsdale, Michigan, to Miss Ruth Morey of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]. [Aug. 23, 1848]

In Bridgewater, Madison Co. [NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr. Robert Carr to Miss Sarah M. King, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. [Aug. 23, 1848]

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. Horace E. Taylor, aged 20 years. [Aug. 3, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. Mary A. [Thompson], daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Thompson, aged 5 years and 4 months. [Aug. 16, 1848]

In South Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Margaret [Chamberlain], wife of J.P. Chamberlain, Esq., aged 17 years. [Aug. 16, 1848]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. Julia Ann [Hull] only daughter of John Hull, Jr., aged 1 year. [Aug. 23, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. Mrs. Sally Smith, aged 38 years. [Aug. 30, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 23d inst. Mrs. Ward, aged 74 years. [Aug. 30, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th inst. Charles W. [Thompson], son of Harvey and Ellizabeth Thompson, aged 3 years. [Aug. 30, 1848]

In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th inst., suddenly, of apoplexy, Mr. Jacob Smith, aged 55 years. [Aug. 30, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th inst. Hannah H. [Leach], wife of Willard H. Leach, aged 29 years. [Aug. 30, 1848]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 15th, Ruth Bell aged 71 years. [Aug. 30, 1848]  "Blessed are the dead who die in the lord." [Aug. 30, 1848]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Anna Ashcraft, aged 64 years. In the loss of this aged widow, her family and friends have experienced a severe bereavement.  Of naturally weak constitution, she was confined much to the circle of home.  Here her presence was felt at all times, as in the discharge of the many unobtrusive graces and virtues of her character, she filled so fully the relation of mother and friend.  She sank submissively into the hands of death.  In the exercise of Christian fortitude and patience, she waited calmly her summons hence. Her friends sorrow not as those without hope.  [Aug. 9, 1848]

At his residence in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, the 7th inst. Mr. Reuben W. Parker, aged 23 years.  Mr. Parker was formerly from this town (Norwich) and had many acquaintances both in this and the town of Greene, and was known as a kind, upright and honest citizen.  During his sickness, which was about four weeks, he suffered intense pain, which he bore with great patience, although in his last hours he frequently expressed a desire to drop away then, that his pain might be over, reminding his friend to weep not for hm, for "they could come to him, but he could not to them."  His funeral was attended on the 9th inst. by a large concourse of people.  He was buried by the Order of Odd Fellows, to which he belonged, and had been a faithful and devoted member.  [Aug. 30, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th ult. Roxanna [Bundy] wife of Solomon Bundy, Jr., aged 26 years.  Mrs. B. had been in feeble health for some months past, yet none thought her so near her end till within the last few weeks.  The disease which terminated her days on earth was dropsy in the brain.  Her sufferings were extreme, yet they were borne with great fortitude and composure.  During the last week of her life, she was deprived of reason, but in her lucid intervals, she repeatedly expressed the strongest confidence in her Savior, and entire resignation to his will.  Her principal attraction to life, she said, was her dear husband and fond little one, but even these she could willingly leave at her Master's call, feeling confident that she should again see them, and know them, in a brighter and better world.  during her last sickness, as often as reason returned, her wonted cheerfulness was manifested, and a heavenly smile played upon her features, which was seen lingering even upon the corpse.  "The memory of the just is blessed."  The deceased was born in Hamden, Conn.  From thence, with her friends, she early removed to this town.  for six years previous to her marriage, she spent her time principally in teaching the young, an employment which she loved, and in which she was most successful.  Her amiable disposition, her kindness of heart, her accomplished manners, and her skill in imparting knowledge, won the confidence of all, and hundreds now in this community, of youthful hearts, mourn for her as for a dear friend. She early became a hopeful subject of renewing grace, and years ago made a public profession of religion.  she walked worthy of her holy vocation and died in triumphs of faith.  The many who followed her to the grave, told impressively the hold she had upon the affections of this community.  but she has gone, vanished away like a cloud!  Her sun has set at noon, but we doubt not it has already risen in another sphere where it will shine through an eternal day.

Happy and bright in yon world of light, / Is my loved one with Angels singing; / With a harp in her hand, in a choral band, / Which with music sweet is ringing; / And the Angels rejoice, as she tunes her voice, / That to her a crown is given; / And that free from sin, she has entered in / To partake of the bliss of Heaven.

Oh! keen is the smart of the stricken heart, / When loved ones are from it riven; / But faith looks up with longing hope, / To a joyful meeting in Heaven, / Then I'd cease to mourn, th'o she'll ne'er return / To a world of sin and sorrow; / And I'll hope and pray that the grief today / May lead to a blissful tomorrow.  C.J. [Aug. 9. 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Edwy N. Cruttenden, A.B., in the 25th year of his age.  Death chooses its victims wherever and whenever directed by the will of Him who hath brought all things into subjection unto himself.  As the huntsman delights in accruing to himself the choicest game, so death often from among the millions makes selection of the choicest spirits, and disregarding the hopes and expectations of relatives, friends and the world, snaps the silken chord, and the freed spirit wends its way to a participation in the glories of eternity.  The subject of this notice, although contending against adverse circumstances, had been successful in obtaining for himself an education, and in laying a sure foundation for future usefulness.  But a few days before his death, he graduated at Geneva College, with distinguished honors and had gone forth from the walls of his alma mater, accompanied with the love, respect and good wishes of his instructors and associates.  Possessed of an amiable disposition and a kind heart, endowed with a high order of intellect, controlled and directed by strict moral principle, he had chosen for himself a course in life, in which he could best gratify the predominant wish of his heart - to do good.  His early death is a great and irreparable loss to the world, to his family and friends, and to the Chruch. As a son he was ever affectionate and dutiful, as a brother, kind and attentive, as a friend sincere and devoted, and as a Christian his character and example were such that for others to have copied and followed after, would have been but to honor their professions.  At the Convention for the Diocese of Western New York, sitting at Geneva during the week of his death, his name had been enrolled as a candidate for orders in the Ministry.  with a sacrifice of self eminently characteristic, he had given up what he might, from his capacity and character, most reasonably have expected - the prospects of wealth, worldly honor and advancement and had consecrated himself to the high office of striving to benefit his fellow men.  From being a candidate for those orders in the Chruch upon earth, he has thus early been admitted to orders in the Church perfected in heaven.  Though his eye has closed, and his spirit has fled - though his place be vacant, and his voice is silent - "though dead, he yet speaketh."  The impress of his character and virtues has been fixed upon hearts that will retain and feel their influence as long as life shall last.  The hearts of his friends must bleed in view of the great bereavement they have sustained, yet an echo from his dying bed whispers, "Weep not for me." Conscious of his near approach to death, tortured with pain and racked with suffering - with a calmness tranquility and resignation never before surpassed, he bade adieu to his friends, giving to each a parting word, and "having the testimony of a good conscience, in the communion of the Catholic Chruch, in the confidence of a certain faith, in the comfort of a reasonable, religious and holy hope in favor with his God and in charity with the world." he yielded his soul to Him whose he was and whom he faithfully served.  May the last prayer which was heard uttered from the dying pillow of this estimable young man, be heard in heaven and answered and all be prepared to go from earth as calmly and as happily as he has gone.  [Aug. 30, 1848]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, July 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 1848

Marriages

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 22d ult., by Rev. I. Foote, Mr. W.A. Steadman to Miss Ellen Prince, all of Bainbridge. [July 5, 1848]

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th ult., by Elder David Cutler, Mr. Silas Fosget of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Rachael M. Webb, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. [July 5, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 11th inst. by Rev. Samuel Goodale, Mr. Porter E. Clark to Miss Mary Ann [Avery], daughter of Roswell R. Avery, Esq., all of Norwich.  [July 12, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Marvin D. Roman of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Anday Morton, of Norwich. [July 12, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Asa Willcox of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Vienna White, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] [July 12, 1848]

In the same place, on the same day, by the same, Mr. John Thurber of Montrose, Pa., to Miss Jane E. Smith of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. [July 12, 1848]

In Walton, Del. Co. [NY] by the Rev. Mr. Pattengill, of New Berlin, Mr. Hiram Olmsted to Miss Sarah Hanford, both of Walton. [July 5, 1848]

In Delhi, Del. Co. [NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev. J. Wynkeep, Mr. Howard Thompson of Bloomingburgh, Sullivan Co. [NY] to Miss Sarah J. [Meigs] daughter of Mr. Jabez P. Meigs, of Delhi. [July 12, 1848]

In the city of Galena, Illinois on the 23d of May last, by Rev. Geo. F. Magoun, Dr. Wm. R. Childs of Deposit, Del. Co. [NY] formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia A. Birge of the former place. [July 12, 1848]

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co., NY], July 6th, by the Rev. H.R. Dunham, Rev. Azariah Smith, M.D., Missionary under the care of the A.B.C.F.M. to the Armenians in Turkey, to Miss Corinth S. Elder, second daughter of William Elder, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. S. expect to sail within a few days, for the place of their future labor. [July 19, 1848]

Deaths

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th ult., Mr. Elias Tinkham, aged 31 years. [July 5, 1848].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday, the 9th inst. Mercy Ann [Pellet] wife of Mr. Andrus Pellet, aged 30 years. [July 12, 1848]

In Unadilla, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 28th ult. Mrs. Maria Curtis, aged 27 years. [July 12, 1848]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th ult. of a lingering illness, Mrs. Betsey Collins widow of the late Joseph Collins, Esq., aged 77 years. [July 12, 1848]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. Mr. Lawson Harris aged 28 years. [July 12, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., George [Lamb] son of Anthony Lamb, aged 5 years. [July 19, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mr. Benjamin Jones, aged 61 years. [July 19, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th inst. after a short but severe illness, Randall Wheeler, son of Jeremiah and Elmira Wheeler, in the 13th year of his age. [July 26, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst. John McDonald, aged 19 years. [July 26, 1848]

In Harpersville, Broome co. [NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. John Dort, formerly of New Hampshire, aged 81 years. [July 26, 1848]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday, the 11th inst. Mr. Charles H. Webb aged 54 years.  Mr. Webb was found dead in his barn, under the following circumstances.  He had just unloaded a wagon of hay.  A young man at work near heard him jump from his wagon as usual, and after waiting some minutes became surprised that he did not come out, went in, and found him lying upon the floor a lifeless corpse!  The alarm was given, and very soon nearly the whole neighborhood was collected on the spot.  Nothing could exceed the sad surprise and excitement depicted on every countenance, unless it was the indescribable agony of his almost heart-broken wife and sister.  A postmortem examination was held by several physicians, and though there was no excessive heat, with the exercise, produced a sudden rush of blood to the head, which caused instant death.  Mr. W. was a man extensively known as of good moral character, and a respectable citizen.  He had left many friends to mourn his sudden departure.  Surely, "in the midst of life we are in death."  He rose from his accustomed meal, and went to his work in perfect health, and in a few short hours was carried to his dwelling a corpse, and his spirit gone to God who gave it.  All felt the solemnities of the unseen world peculiarly near.  None could help feeling that it was a voice too audible to be misunderstood, saying "Be ye also ready."  By this sudden dispensation, we are reminded, by what a frail tenure our existence here is continued.  May the living lay it to heart and be wise for themselves.  [July 19, 1848]

In Honesdale, Pa., on the 9th inst. at the house of his brother-in-law, Henry W. Stone, Esq., Col. Charles Niven, late of Newburgh Orange Co., N.Y.  During the three months that Mr. Niven was confined to his sick chamber, he was called to experience the most acute physical sufferings under the power of a neuralgic disease which finally terminated his life.  He came into the country to try the benefit of a pure mountain air, and the effect attended by kind Christian friends and died in the assurance of Christian hope.  The object of this communication is to make known to a large circle of acquaintances and friends the change which occurred in his views and feelings respecting the religion of Christ, several months before he died.  While he yet hoped to recover his health, his thoughts were called back from the world, in the pursuit of which he had lived, to that religion of which he had learned in his childhood, and of which he had hitherto lived in the neglect.  His mind, which was clear and discriminating to the last, became impressed with his own sinfulness, and he was led to embrace Jesus Christ by faith, and to make an entire consecration of himself to his service. The change in him was great and wonderful.  From that hour he seemed to live anew. Christ appeared to him most precious and his faith and hope waxed brighter and brighter unto the end.  At his request he was received into communion with the Presbyterian Church in Honesdale and partook of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper with his Christian friends, as it was administered in his room.  All who knew Mr. Niven, know that he was a man of decided and energetic character.  He maintained the same character in that Christian profession which he was enabled to make, and it seemed to be his special desire, that as he had been known as an unbeliever to the world, so he might be known to them as a decided and devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.  His funeral was attended in the Presbyterian Church in the Borough of Honesdale, and a sermon preached on the occasion by the Rev. Henry A. Rowland, the pastor, from Luke 15, 10, "There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."  [July 26, 1848]

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, June 1848

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 1848

Marriages

In St. Paul's church, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on Wednesday morning last, by Rev. Doct. H. Gregory, David Griffing, Esq., of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Mary E. Blossom, of the former place. [June 7, 1848]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th ult. by Rev. J. Copeland.  Mr. Clarke Smith, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Adeline L. Gilbert, daughter of Abner Gilbert, Esq., of the former place. [June 7,1848]

At New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. Mr. Ketchum, Mr. Huntington Brown to Miss Henrietta E. Phelps, all of that place. [June 14, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. Wm. Wyatt, Mr. Otis O. Knight to Miss Eliza H. Willcox, all of Oxford.  {June 21, 1848]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Lyman Barnes, Esq., Mr. Ephraim Trass to Miss Adeline Staunton.  [June 21, 1848]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. J.P. Chamberlain, Mr. Van Ness Ransford of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Almira Newman, of Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY]. [June 21, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening, the 25th inst. at the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. Charles Jerome, Chester C. Cole, Esq., of Marion Crittenden Co. Ky, to Miss Amanda M. Bennett, of the former place. [June 28, 1848]

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by Hiram Gritman, Esq., Mr. Peter Posler, of Columbus, to Miss Hannah M. Cobb, of Sherburne [June 28, 1848].

By Rev. John S. Mitchell, Mr. Stanley D. Pangburn of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa P. Burlingame, of Bennington, Vermont. [June 28, 1848]

Deaths

At Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Mr. Abel Smith, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], aged 72 years.  He was born in Eat Lyme, New London County, Conn. and had been for the last forty years a resident of this County.  He was a house joiner by trade, but for the 30 years last past, he has devoted his time almost exclusively to farming.  He was a man of commendable skill in business, and of exemplary industry, a kind neighbor, a firm friend, an orderly and peaceable citizen; and while he provided well for his own household, his active benevolence was exhibited in relieving distress and administering to the wants of the poor and unfortunate, and while the recipients of his bounty will ever cherish his memory with affectionate gratitude, it will be the pleasing duty of his numerous friends and acquaintances, to imitate his many virtues. [June 7, 1848]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th ult. Samuel Norris, aged 16 years. [June 14, 1848]

Murder:  A Mrs. Beckwith, about eighty years of age, we understand was killed in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] on Saturday afternoon last.  It is said that she and her husband, who is about eighty-five, have been in the habit of drinking to excess, and on that day or the one previous, had brought home some whiskey, which they divided. During Saturday afternoon the old man was gone out an hour or two and he says while he was gone, the old woman hid his whiskey - that they had a quarrel and he struck her.  There were five pretty severe wounds on the head, apparently inflicted by some instrument with sharp corners, although none could be found except the whiskey jug.  A coroner's inquest was held on Monday afternoon which rendered a verdict that she came by her death by wounds inflicted by him.  Del. Gazette [June 14, 1848]

Another Revolutionary Hero gone to his rest:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. Mr. Joseph Sheffield, a Revolutionary Soldier, of the Continental Army, Massachusetts Line, aged 88 years and six months.  The subject of this notice enlisted in the army of independence when a mere boy and served with credit during the whole of that eventful and sanguinary war.  He was with the army of Washington during its retreat through the Jerseys, one of those brave and indomitable soldiers of liberty, who were traced by their blood on the frozen ground over which they marched.  He was with him at Valley Forge, at Germantown, Trenton, Princeton, and every battle of that campaign, which terminated in freeing the Jerseys from British domination.  If I mistake not, he was also at Saratoga and Yorktown.  He has been a pensioner from the time tardy justice was done by the Government to the Revolutionary heroes.  Mr. Sheffield was one of the first settlers of this County and assisted in converting the wilderness into fruitful fields.  For many years he was a well-known advocate in our Justices' Courts, and became celebrated for his shrewdness, wit and eloquence.  But Time has at last gathered the hero to an honored grave.  He has gone to join the brave spirits who fought so well and bravely to secure the innumerable blessing which we now enjoy.  Long may his memory survive, to animate the soldiers of liberty.  Let his errors, if any, be forgotten in his grave, and his patriotic virtues held in remembrance to animate future generations to emulate his patriotic deeds.  "Let a kind tear bedew his grave, / And Freedom's banner o'er him wave." [June 28, 1848]