Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, July 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 1849

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. George H. Billings to Miss Ann E. Benedict, al of Norwich.  [July 4, 1849]

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Eld. C.P. Grosvenor, Mr. Ransom Bennett, Printer, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Jane Baker, all of that city.  [July 4, 1849]

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. Wm. H. Spencer, Mr. Alvin M. Bennett, Printer, to Miss Catharine Eliza [Butler], daughter of Col. Comfort Butler.  [July 4, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 4th inst., by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Rawson Close to Miss Emily Brooks, daughter of Lyman Brooks, Esq., all of this village. [July 11, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the same morning, by the same, Mr. Reuben C. Spencer, of this place, to Miss Nancy Jane Bartle, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]. [July 11, 1849]

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Richard R. Bartle, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth U. Rifenbark of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]. [July 11, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 5th inst., by the same, Doct. Israel C. Bourne to Miss Jane C. Whitman, both of Masonville, Delaware Co. [NY] [July 11, 1849]

In South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Eld. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Homer Evans to Miss Mary J. Carpenter, all of Plymouth. [July 11, 1849]

In West Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], on hte 4th inst. by Rev. R.P. Turner, Mr. Hiram S. Clark, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Dennis, of Lincklaen. [July 11, 1849]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Silas D. Nichols of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Beth T. Bartle, of McDonough. [July 11, 1849]

In Smyrna [Chenango co., NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev. Wm. W. Collins, Mr. Daniel W. Lacy of Preble, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Sophia R. Bristol, of the former place. [July 11, 1849]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. A.C. Tuttle, Mr. Yale Northrup, of Smyrna to Miss Louisa A. [Rexford] [July 11, 1849]

In McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 24th ult. Mr. D.C. McGraw to Miss Harriet Austin, daughter of Asa Austin, Esq., all of McGrawville. [July 11, 1849]

In East Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th ins.t by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. John Robinson Wheeler to Miss Eliza Ann Tremaine.  [July 18, 1849]

At the same time and place, Mr. William Ward Torry to Miss Lucretia A. Tremaine,, all of East Greene. [July 18, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. C. Jerome, Mr. T.T. Woodlay to Mrs. Surlina Davis, all of Oxford. [July 18, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. N. Goodale, Rector of Emanuel Church, Mr. Reuben Ottman of Southport, Wisconsin, to Miss Ann Elizabeth [Lawyer], second daughter of J.D. Lawyer, Editor of the Chenango Free Democrat. [July 18, 1849]

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 19th, Mrs. Atty Hall, wife of Mr. Israel Hall, aged 62 years and 10 months. [July 4, 1849]

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], on the 4th ult. Aurelius Victor [Root] only son of George W. and Jane Root, aged 5 y'rs and 6 months. [July 4, 1849]

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. Peter Betts, aged 98 years.  Mr. B. was for many years a Judge of this county, and a member of the Legislature. [July 4, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. Col. Elijah Rathbone, in the 55th year of his age. [July 4, 1849]

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult. Nathan Bateman, aged 63 years. [July 4, 1849]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Sarah S. Peck, daughter of Philip Peck, Jr., aged 16 years and 6 months. [July 4, 1849]

In Clay, Onondaga Co. [NY], on the 1st inst., of typhus fever and concussion of the brain. John B. Gates of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in the 20th year of his age. [July 11, 1849]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. of scarlet fever, Adaline [Mills], infant daughter of Norman and Catharine Mills, aged 1 year and 8 months. [July 11, 1849]

In Morrisville [Madison Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Mary Jane [Hammond], wife of Rev. H.L. Hammond, and daughter of Dr. N.B. Mead, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], aged 33 years. [July 18, 1849]

Fatal Accident and Loss of Lives

A friend has furnished us with the following particulars of a most painful and melancholy accident.

On Saturday afternoon last, 30th ult., Rev. Samuel D. Ferguson with Mrs. Ferguson and a company of young ladies from the Charlotte Academy, were on a visit at the residence of Abm. Becker, Esq., in South Worcester, Otsego County [NY], a few miles from the Academy. During the afternoon, the young ladies, accompanied by a niece and children of Mr. Becker, walked out, and without the knowledge of Mr. B. or Mr. Ferguson, went to a mill pond about 100 rods from the house, when a son of Mr. B., a lad about 10 years old, proposed taking a ride in a small boat with the young ladies.  The niece desired them not to do so; some of them promised they would not, and she started with several of the company to return to the house.  Soon after she heard screams and ran for help.  James Strain, Esq., residing near the pond, heard the cries, and with his family, immediately went to their assistance, and found the son of Mr. B. and four young ladies in the water; the lad with much presence of mind, swam about, and placed the hands of some of the young ladies on the side of the boat, and told them to hold fast until assistance came and then swam for the shore.  Mr. Strain noticing that two of the young ladies were about sinking, and being a good swimmer, pulled off his coat and shoes and plunged in after them; when he got within reach, they took hold of him, and he made for the shore, but had proceeded but a short distance when one of them in her fright grasped him around the neck and the other by one arm, which at once disabled. him, and all three sank in about 11 feet of water.  The bodies were recovered in about 30 minutes, but life was extinct.

The other two young ladies seized a rope thrown to them and were drawn ashore and saved.  One of the young ladies drowned was Hannah Ann Ferguson, and the other Frances Sybil, both of New York city, about 14 years of age; one was an only daughter.

Mr. Strain was in the 46th year of his age, a worthy and highly esteemed citizen, and has left a wife and eight children to mourn the loss of a husband and father, who lost his life in the benevolent, though vain attempt to save the lives of those with whom he was a total stranger.

Mr. Becker, Mr. Ferguson and others, arrived in a very few minutes, but too late to save those that had sunk.  Delaware Gazette.  [July 11, 1849]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 1849

Marriages

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 7th ult. by Rev. Perry G. White, Mr. Daniel G. Stafford to Miss Margarette S. Starkweather, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] [June 6, 1849]

At the same place, by the same, on the 20th ult. Mr. Willard F. Follet to Miss Ann Cook, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]. [June 6, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th ult. by Rev. A.G. Orton, Mr. Henry C. Maynard to Miss Mary S. Perkins, all of that place.  [June 6, 1849]

In Butternuts, Otsego Co., [NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. I. Foote, Mr. Charles Bradley Davis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeline Amelia Rockwell, of the former place. [June 13, 1849]

In Windsor, Broome co. [NY], on the 24 inst. by Addison McKee, Esq. Mr. Leonard Eldredge to Miss Janette Williams, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]. [June 13, 1849]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by R.P. Turner, Esq., Mr. David Clark, of Pitcher, to Miss Hannah Dennis, of Lincklaen [Chenango co., NY]. [June 13, 1849]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 13th inst. by Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Charles B. Weaver to Miss Hannah Elsbre, all of the above place. [June 29, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. C. Jerome, Mr. Charles F. Smith to Miss Catharien Davis, all of Oxford. [Juen 27, 1849]

In Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. J.S. Backus Mr. Washington Shaw, Printer, to Miss Sarah E. Loomis, all of Auburn. [June 27, 1849]

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Eliza Elnora [Smith], wife of James H. Smith, Esq., aged 40 years. [June 6, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Mrs. Juliaette [Gardiner] wife of Daniel S. Gardiner, aged 20 years. [June 6, 1849]

At San Antonio de Rexar, Texas, on the 28th of April last, of cholera, Mr. Heman Cogswell, formerly of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], aged 35 years. [June 6, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Mrs. Polly Sherwood, wife of Hezekiah Sherwood, aged 58 years.  Mrs. S. was highly esteemed for her many excellent qualities, not only by her relatives but by all her acquaintances.  For years she had been a Christian, both in faith and practice.  She bore a lingering and painful illness with unusual fortitude and patience and was not only willing but anxious to depart and be with Christ, while she retained her reason.  Her last words were, "Take me Lord, take me, Lord." and she died as she lived, believing without a doubt in the final restitution of all things which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets, since the world began.  [June 13, 1949]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. Mr. Ezekiel Olds, one of the first settlers in this County, aged 84 years. [June 13, 1849]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, aged 79 years. [June 20, 1849]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. Mr. J. Day, aged 76 years.  [June 20, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on the 16th ins.t Mrs. Cloe Gilmore widow of Lemuel Gilmore, aged 90 years. [June 27, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst. Caroline [Dimmick] daughter of Hosea and Sophia Dimick, aged 3 years. [June 27, 1849]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., George W. [Gridley], son of Orris and Caroline E. Gridley, aged 6 years. [June 27, 1849]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 2, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. Marsena Stone, Mr. Albert Cary of this place, to Miss Mary J. Bradley, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. [May 2, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. by Rev. J.C. Ransom.  Mr. Amos N. Sutliff of Winsor [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Betsey E. Willcox, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] [May 2, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. B. Stone, Mr. Aaron M. Wooster, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Belah S. Padgett, daughter of the late James Padgett, of Oxford. [May 2, 1849]

In Eaton, Madison Co. [NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. L.G. Lathrop, Mr. Thompson Tucker of Madison, to Miss Charlotte Knickerbocker, of the former place. [May 2, 1849]

At Taunton [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 12th ult. in the open air, by Rev. Mr. Batcheler, Mr. Noah Smith, aged 32, to Miss Sally Willis, aged 63, daughter of the late Elijah Willis.  After the ceremonies were over, the bridal loaf was passed round and a collection taken by the spectators for the young pair. [May 2, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Wm. P. Ransford, of Michigan City, Indiana, to Miss Sarah L. Ransford, of this village. [May 9,1849]

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, the 29th ult., by Rev. E.D. Thurstin, Mr. Watterman Fenner to Miss Matilda Belden, all of that place. [May 9, 1849]

At Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th ult. by Rev. Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Jeremiah Holt, of Chenango, Broome Co. [NY], to Miss Ann Williams, of Columbus, in this county [Chenango Co., NY]. [May 9, 1849]

At Harford, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 19th ult. by Rev. R.A. Washburn, Rev. J.J. mIller of Smithville Flatts [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss H.C. [Briggs] daughter of A. Briggs, Esq., of the former place. [May 9, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by Eld. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Prentice Brooks to Miss Eunice Brown, both of that place. [May 9, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. A.G. Orton, Mr. Hiram L. Jones to Miss Caroline A. Hoyt, all of Greene. [May 9, 1849]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Josiah B. Northrup, Esq., Mr. Charles Evans to Miss Phebe Cooper, all of that place. [May 9, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Isaac Rogers to Miss Fanny Randall, all of this place. [May 23, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst. by Eld. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Charles D. Follett of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances A. Brown, of the former place. [May 23, 1849]

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co., NY], on the 24th inst. by Rev. J.P. Simmons, Augustus L. Ballard, Counsellor at law to Miss Catharine Reynolds, eldest daughter of Hon Joseph Reynolds, all of Cortland. [May 30, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by Rev. Wm. Wyatt, Mr. John B. Folger to Miss Mary E. Hall, all of Oxford. [May 30, 1849]

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Joseph Perkins, Esq. to Miss Cornelia Kennedy, eldest daughter of S.R. Kennedy, Esq., of Columbus. [May 30, 1849]

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. Richard W. Berry, aged 67 years. [May 2, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Rufus Seeley, son of Silas and Anna Seeley, aged 14 yrs and 3 mo. [May 2, 1849]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. Orpheas W. Wiaver, aged 28 years. [May 2, 1849]

At Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. Clark Wells, Aged 75 years. [May 9, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. John Holmes, in the 90th year of his age.  He entered the Revolutionary army at the age of 16 and served in it until the conclusion of the war.  When there was but one dwelling house where this village now stands, he came to this town, in which he has ever since resided.  He was strictly honest, and to the extent of his ability, liberal.  He was a kind husband and indulgent parent and neighbor, and a useful and obliging citizen, universally respected and esteemed, and lived and died in the full belief of the final salvation of all mankind.  [May 16, 1849]

At Rathbun's Hotel, New York, on Monday, the 7th inst. Theodore Squires, son of Charles Squires, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], in this County, in the 23d year of his age.  [May 16, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. Thomas Hyde, Esq. aged 56 years.  Mr. Hyde was long a resident of Pharsalia, was eight years a Justice of the Peace, and the last two years supervisor of that town.  He possessed great energy, strict integrity, and an unyielding morality joined with remarkable equanimity of temper and amiability of disposition; and the whole community deeply deplore the sudden departure of one whose example as a husband, parent, brother, friend, neighbor and citizen, were so preeminently worthy of imitation.  Believing God, the final holiness and consequent happiness of all intelligent beings were clearly taught in the word of God, he firmly embraced this consoling faith, and adorned it by love to God and deeds of kindness to his fellow men.  He was honored by all and the needy, the widow, and the orphan, especially will bless his memory.  He was patient in sickness, and in death had no fears.  Conscious of his speedily approaching exit, in full exercise of his reason, and in entire resignation to the divine will, he calmly fell asleep in Jesus, to wake in incorruption, immortality, power and glory.  an immense congregation attended his funeral in the Presbyterian meeting house at Pharsalia Centre, on the 12th last, who by his request, were addressed by Rev. J.T. Goodrich.  [May 23, 18490]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mrs. Maria Parks in the 69th year of her ae. [May 23, 1849]

In McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 16th inst. Harry McGraw, Esq., a highly respected citizen, aged 52 years. [May 23, 1849]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Edward Irons, adopted son of Orlando and Sarah Irons, aged 14 years and 6 months. [May 23, 1849]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. Amelia [Smith], only daughter of George and Ann Eliza Smith, aged 9 years. [May 23, 1849]

Melancholy accident:  Mr. William Flint of Sidney, Delaware county [NY], while engaged in removing a house on Monday afternoon last, was struck by a lever attached to a machine for that purpose, and almost instantly killed.  His arm was mashed to a jelly, and five or six ribs were broken.  Mr. F. was 58 years of age, a respectable farmer, and a member of the Methodist church.  He leaves a wife and four children. We learn that Mrs. Flint upon hearing of the accident, was seized with convulsions, which continued throughout Monday night and Tuesday.  [Her] recovery is considered doubtful.  Cooperstown Journal

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst.of consumption, Mr. John T. Holmes, aged 36 years. [May 30, 1849]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst. Mr. Simon Pendleton, aged 55 years. [May 30, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Bliss Willoughby, a Soldier of the Revolution, aged 82 years. [May 30, 1849]

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Mrs. Eliphai Breed wife of Dea. Amos Breed n the 77th year of her age. [May 30, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. after a short but severe illness, Mr. Russell Brown, aged 67 years. [May 30, 1849]

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. Alexine [Hamilton], only daughter of Alexander and Melissa Hamilton, aged 2 years. [May 20, 1849]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 1849

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. J.S. Mitchell, Mr. John M. Tiffany to Miss Louisa Talmage, all of this village [Apr. 4, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. B.W. Stone, James Padgett 2d, to Miss Samira Russell, all of Oxford. [Apr. 4, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. B.W. Stone, Mr. Daniel S. Gardner to Miss Juliaette E. Merrill, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. [Apr. 4, 1849]

In Madison [Madison Co., NY], on the 13th ult. by Rev L.C. Lathrop, Mr. Charles S. Cowen to Miss Catharine L. Tucker, both of Madison. [Apr. 4, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. John S. Mitchell, Mr. D. Wilmot Scott to Miss Mary C. Thompson, eldest daughter of Doct. James Thompson, all of this village. [Apr. 11, 1849]

In Virgil, Cortland Co. [NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. Mr. Benham, Mr. Nathan B. Peck of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY], formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Laura A. Hopkins of the former place. [Apr 11, 1849]

In Hector, Tompkins Co. [NY], on the 13th ult. Mr. Hiram Coshon, aged 25 years, to Miss Julia Ann Rowley, aged 50. [Apr. 11, 1849]

Also, at the same time and place, Mr. John Gottry of Lodi [Seneca Co. NY], to Widow Colman, aged 60.

In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. Mr. Curn, Mr. Henry Tupper of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Lucy Hutchins, of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] [Apr. 18, 1849]

Also, by the same, at the same time and place. Mr. J.L. Dye of Mobile, Alabama, to Miss Louisa Hutchins, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]. [Apr. 18, 1849]

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. Mr. Beebe, Mr. Chester P. Willcox, of Smyrna [Chenango co., NY] to Miss Lydia Ann Jackson, of the former place. [Apr. 18, 1849]

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. Doct. Andrews, Mr. William W. Stow, Esq. to Miss Ann Eliza [Patterson] daughter of Wm. M. Patterson, Esq., all of Binghamton.  [Apr. 18, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. by Rev. M. Stone, Rev. Reuben Jeffery, of Nantucket, Mass. to Miss Julia M. Hubbard, daughter of Hon. John F. Hubbard, of this village. [Apr. 25, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. James Isbel, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lucinda Babcock, of this village. [Apr. 25, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. B.W. Stone, Mr. Benjamin Potter to Miss Lucretia R. Manwarring, all of Oxford. [Apr. 25, 1849]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. J.P. Chamberlain. Mr. Charles Nelson Edmonds to Miss Harriet Matteson, daughter of Erastus Matteson, Esq., all of the above place. [Apr. 25, 1849] 

In Kings' Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. Mr. Thurston.  Mr. Joseph A. Brown of Norwich [Chenango co., NY], to Miss Betsey Johnson, formerly of Carbondale, Pa. [Apr. 25, 1849]

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. David L. Eccleston, son of Charles and Mary Eccleston, aged 19 years. [apr. 4, 1849]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Catharine A. [Morehouse], daughter of Daniel Morehouse, aged 6 years and 3 months.  [Apr. 4, 1849]

Mrs. Dorman, an aged lady residing with her son-in-law, Daniel Hayes, of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] was found dead in her bed on Sunday morning last.  The accompanying circumstances indicated that she had dropped away instantaneously. Oxford Times [Apr. 4, 1849]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Susannah [Sherman], wife of Mr. Henry Sherman, aged 27 years. [Apr. 11, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Eveline [Sperring], wife of Mr. Thomas J. Sperring, aged 25 years. [Apr. 11, 1849]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. William Henry [Whipple] youngest son of Mason and Lydia Whipple, aged 3 years. [Apr. 11, 1849]

In Elmira, Chemung co. [NY], on the 23d ult. John P. Shapley, Esq. aged 29 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] [Apr. 11, 1849]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Nabby [Dow], widow of Cyrus Dow, aged 30 years. [Apr. 11, 1849]

At the residence of her father, Noah Ely, Esq., in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. of pulmonary consumption, Mrs. Cornelia C. [Barrett] wife of William Barrett, Esq., of Little Falls [Herkimer Co., NY], aged 23 years. [Apr. 11, 1849]

In Watertown, Jefferson Co. [NY], on the morning of the 3d instant, after a most distressing illness of about four weeks, Mrs. Charlotte [Hunt], wife of Alvin Hunt, Esq. Editor of the Jeffersonian, in the 46th year of her age. Devoted to her family, in the midst of a life of great usefulness as a teacher of youth, with many long years of probable health and happiness before her, this kind an affectionate Lady has been called away from earth.  In her, the community loses no ordinary member, her friends no common assistant, and her husband and children no common wife and mother.  It was our province to know Mrs. Hunt well.  In the dull days of our long apprenticeship, she was at once the more than mother, the condescending adviser and true friend in every hour of boyish trouble.  In our afterlife we have not wholly forgot her nor her counsels.  A more devoted and assiduous wife and mother or one more entirely devoted to her friends, could not be found.  The bustle and confusion of the world will of course go on.  Those who were dearest to her heart and thoughts may themselves hereafter join in the struggle and jostle for pre-eminence.  The turf above our friend's resting place may grow green, and fade, and grow green again, but the sound principles and truths impressed by this lady upon the hearts of the youth, will never cease their influence.  Time will develop them.  Dem. Union [Apr. 11, 1849]

A Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  The aged veterans, whose toils, hardships and blood, purchased the blessings of freedom now so richly enjoyed by our fair country, are fast being gathered to their last home.  One by one they are called from us, and soon the places that know them will know them no more forever.  March Farrington, father of Col. Morris L. Farrington, for many years a resident of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co., NY], died on Sunday morning last, April 1st, aged 87 years.  He was a Soldier of the Revolution, and also served his country in the last War.  As a citizen, much respected by a large circle of friends, and as a defender of his country in her darkest and most trying hours of danger, his memory will be long cherished with respect and affection.  Delhi Express [Apr. 11, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th int. Mrs. West, wife of James L. West, aged 31 years. [Apr. 18, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. Josephine Louisa [Loomis], daughter of Benaiah and Sarah A. Loomis, aged 14 months. [Apr. 18, 1849]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, the 1st inst. Arabelia Jeannette [Sill] daughter of Blin S. Sill M.D., in the 9th year of her age. [Apr. 18, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. Mrs. Sally Piper, wife of Mr. Lewis Piper, aged 29 years. [Apr. 25, 1849]

Died at his residence i Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th int. Mr. Nathan Wallsworth, aged 67 years. [Apr. 25, 1849]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 1849

Marriages

At Smithville Flatts [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th ult. by Rev. A.O. Warren, Mr. Charles P. Farrell to Miss M. Matilda Tillotson, both of this place. [Mar 7, 1849]

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by Rev. H.S. Dickinson, Mr. William H. Raymond of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth Wells, of the same place. [Mar. 7, 1849]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Thurstin, Mr. John Southworth of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nancy N. Maine, of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. J.S. Mitchell, Mr. William W. Burwell to Miss Mary C. Guile, both of New Berlin. [Mar. 14, 1849]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. C.C. Wright, Mr. Frederick R. Brockett of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Harriet A. Gillmore, of Bainbridge. [Mar. 14, 1849]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by E.W. Brockenridge, Mr. Stephen W. Williams of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Kelley of Bainbridge. [Mar. 14, 1849]

In Toddtown, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. R.G. Toles, Mr. Arbra Light of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Marsha Lake of the former place. [Mar. 14, 1849]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. George W. Medbury of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Adaline Wedge, of New Berlin.  [Mar. 14, 1849] 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Henry York of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Electa [York], daughter of Jeremiah York, Esq., of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] [Mar. 21, 1849]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. E.D. Thurstin, Mr. Monroe Streeter to Miss Emeline Sheffield, all of the above place. [Mar. 21, 1849]

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. Mr. Post, Mr. Merrill Bailey, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Caroline M. Corbin, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] [Mar. 21, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Horace J. Wood, to Miss Diana Stratton, both of Oxford. [Mar. 28, 1849]

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. William Carruth, aged 59 years. [Mar. 7, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 1st inst., Annis [Bowen] wife of James Bowen, aged 61 years. [Mar. 7, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31 inst., Rebecca [Dudley], wife of Benjamin Dudley, aged 50 years. [Mar. 7, 1849]

In Watertown, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, Feb. 1st, Mr. Thomas H. Wann formerly of Oxford, aged 23 years. [Mar. 7, 1849].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst. Eliza Ann [Breed], daughter of John R. and Jane Catharine Breed, in the 19th year of her age.  In the death of this amiable lady, society has been deprived of one of its brightest gems.  Possessed of abilities unsurpassed, of a lovely disposition, cheerful and pleasing manners, she secured the esteem of all. As a daughter and sister, she may have been equaled, but never excelled.  Her exemplary life will sweeten the cup of affliction, and yield sweet consolation to her friends in their sad bereavement.

Sleep on, lovely lady! no more shall thou waken; / Thy body lies tenantless, cold and forsaken; / No more shall the arms of a parent enfold thee / No more shall the eye of affection behold thee.

Her funeral was attended by a numerous congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors to whom was tendered the consolation of the Gospel by Rev. M. Crandall. [Mar. 14, 1849]

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. Bimael Robbins, aged 72 years.  Mr. Robbins was one of the first to break the wilderness of said town and has left as mourners a large number of relatives, together with neighbors and friends.  [Mar. 14, 1849]

In Henderson Ill. on the 12th ult. Mrs. Sarah Randall, wife of Sol. Samuel Randall, formerly of this village, aged 54 years. [Mar. 21, 1849]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th int. Charlotte [Whipple] daughter of Mason and Lydia Whipple, aged 14 years. [Mar. 21, 1849]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. Harriet [Moore], daughter of Nathaniel L. and Mary Moore, aged 4 years and 6 months. [Mar. 21, 1849]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. Sarah Mariette [Lewis], daughter of Samuel E. and Lydia Lewis, aged 13 months. [Mar. 28, 1849]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 7, 1849

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. D.W. Thurstin, Mr. Benjamin C. Church of Sherburne, to Miss Julia A. Gordon, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. [Feb. 7, 1849]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. M. Tuttle, Dr. Thomas Dwight to Miss Almira Throop, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]. [Feb. 7, 1849]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Charles Smith of Springfield, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Juliaette Clark of the former place. [Feb. 7, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. C. Jerome, Mr. Thomas Randall of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Juliaette Randall, of Oxford.  [Feb. 7, 1849]

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] on the 22d inst. by Hiram Gritman, Esq., Mr. George Y. Griffin, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alzina M. Button of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]. [Feb. 28, 1849]

In California on the 29th of October last, by Elder John Serrine, Capt. J.P. Wilbur, of New London, Conn. to Miss Amanda Holt, formerly of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. [Feb. 28, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 6th inst. by Eld. A. Parker, Mr. Amos S. Hinman to Miss Lucretia E. Beach. [Feb. 28, 1849]

In Oxford, on the 17th inst. by Eld. A. Parker, Mr. William Barnes, of East Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sally Jane Justice, of Oxford. [Feb. 28, 1849]

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. Mr. Wright, Mr. William Seeley to Miss Mary E. Stork.  [Feb. 28, 1849]

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY] on the 8th inst. in Christ Church by Rev. S.H. Battin, Mr. Henry Frederick Phinney to Miss Caroline Martha [Cooper], daughter of James Fenimore Cooper. [Feb. 28, 1849]

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th inst. Mr. Ransom Merrel, aged 45 years. [Feb. 7, 1849]

In Albany [NY], suddenly at Stanwix Hall, Sunday afternoon, Wells S. Hammond, Esq., son of J.D. Hammond of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co., NY], aged 32 years. [Feb. 7, 1849]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. Mr. M.K. Willard, aged 23 years. [Feb. 14, 1849]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. of inflammation of the lungs, Mr. Manna Case, aged 63 years. [Feb. 14, 1849]

In this town [Norwich, Chenango co., NY], on the 9th inst. Miss Rathbone, aged 17 years. [Feb. 14, 1849]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 28th, Hannah Emma [Smith], daughter of Jeriel and Alma A. Smith, aged 2 years and 23 days. [Feb. 14, 1849]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. of inflammation of the lungs, Ruth Almeda [Sisson], youngest daughter of Thomas and Margaret Sisson, aged 2 years, 4 months and 8 days. [Feb. 14, 1849]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. Mr. Jacob Haynes, aged 45 years. [Feb. 14, 1849]

At Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 2d inst. John Cox Morris, Esq. aged 67 years.  Mr. Morris was a son of the late Gen. Lewis Morris and the uncle of Mrs. Hamilton Fish and Mrs. J.A. Collier. [Feb. 14, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Mary [Smith] daughter of Pardon and Mary W. Smith, aged 7 years. [Feb. 21, 1849]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. Mr. William C. Thompson, aged 43 years. [Feb. 21, 1849]

In Whitesboro, Oneida Co. [NY], on the 19th inst. of consumption, Mr. Barton D. Bareett formerly of Waterville [Oneida Co., NY], aged 30 years. [Feb. 28, 1849]

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 3d, Marion E. Buck, aged 3 years and 16 days; also, Jan. 14th, Emeline S. Buck, aged 6 years, 4 months and 23 days.  daughters of Daniel S.H. and Emeline Buck.  "They were pleasant and lovely in their lives, and in their deaths, they are not separated." / "The father's  hope, the Mother's joy / the tyrant Death hath quick destroyed; / The sweetest flowers in early bloom, / Were summoned to the silent tomb."

Soldier's Letter, Civil War, July 1864

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 31, 1864

Letter from M. Donally

We have been permitted to make extracts from a soldier's letter to Zebulon C. Randall, Esq. of Lincklaen.  It is an interesting one, the latter part of it shows what is, undoubtedly the universal feeling in the army.  We should remember this and govern ourselves accordingly.

Jone's Landing, Va., July 31, 1864

Since General Grant transferred his army from Coal Harbor to the South side of the Appomattox in front of Petersburg, which is so invested by our army as to allow non-combatants a splendid sight of the doomed city, and there our army has been so busily employed as not to allow them but very little rest, and without that amount of work we could not have even held the ground we first occupied.  As it is we have been steadily but cautiously creeping nearer and nearer, until excess of fatigue and lack of sleep, with hot, dry weather preempted Gen. Grant to rest us.  As soon as he considered himself safe and his position secure against any attack that Lee might make, he ordered the Second corps (Hancock's) to the reserve, and done as little with the rest as possible, so as to enable them to acquire the strength that was lost.  A few cool days and refreshing showers came which greatly animated and satisfied us.  But with them brought on work, for soon the Corps, with all the cavalry, were sent across the James River to harass their flank and also to reconnoiter that part of Virginia, including Malvern Hill, already made historic by the victory gained in'61 by McClellan, and where I think the enemy suffered more in killed and wounded than in any other battle fought between the confederate army of Northern Virginia and the Federal army of the Potomac.  The infantry under Hancock, with his left flank near the river, and Sheridan's cavalry on the right, advanced to within about ten miles of Richmond when we met their pickets, and shortly after a line of skirmishers which were quickly driven back to their inner line, and no sooner was it done than the rebels, in solid column, pounced upon our left centre and flank.  We stood our ground like true and tried veterans until they came clear up, when with all their strength, the left centre gave way, and as soon as they did, fell back a short distance and reformed. At the moment our right swung round and captured four twenty-pounder Parrott guns, and from three to five hundred prisoners.  That caused them to retreat, leaving the field with its dead and badly wounded in our hands.  We buried 126 of them, and we have a number of their wounded to care for.  Finding Hill's Corps in our front, we fell back about a mile, Hancock crossing the river and proceeding to his old position as quickly as possible.  We were on picket in a very large open lot and about four P.M. their cavalry drove in our outposts upon the reserve, when they deployed as skirmishers.  The most beautiful sight I ever beheld was upon that field.  We were ordered to charge and did, but before we came in contact they left the field.  Four days and nights we were engaged, and finally followed Hancock, reaching camp at 4 A.M., and at 4 P.M. were ordered to march again.  Upon this march I did not go.

Notwithstanding the recent raid into Maryland and the vicinity of Washington, our prospects are decidedly as bright as ever, and God being on our side, we will restore the Union if we have to exterminate every Rebel in the land.  but before we do that, we wish the privilege of either doing or having the same done to the Copperheads, who are becoming so popular throughout the once patriotic States of the north.  Nothing appears so singular to me as to know that so many sane men should desert, as it were, their own friends and endanger their own homes by encouraging our enemies to hold out and insist upon the destruction of our country.  If they would only come and look for themselves, they would be better able to judge what we have to do, and in what way we must do it, and if they are not able to come, why not hear to what the right party says, and be satisfied, or do they think Grant can do miracles equal to the cutting of the waters in the river Jordan to let Joshua's army pass and invade Jericho?  I believe if such a thing was published in the Albany Argus or any other such paper, they might be a little surprised but consider it reliable and peddle it as one of Lee's unparrelled military feats.  Now let any person who is in favor of the union, for a moment consider Lee's advantages compared to our offensive operations, and common sense will prove to him that they are greatly superior.  Where is there a man who has ever been the hero of more bloody fields than U.S. Grant!  And if he is spared, he will vanquish Lee's army and end the war. Sherman will assist him by destroying Hood's army, and recover the States of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, &c.  Of politics we know but little, and would be happy to learn the opinion of our party at home, and also the Copperhead favorites

Yesterday we had an awful fight, Burnside's Corps were the principal participants.  There are various rumors, but I'll not say anything until I learn the truth.

Let me urge you, and all of influence to hurry up the drafted men, so as to settle this thing at once.

Yours, &c., M. Donally

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1849

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 1849

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31, by Rev. Charles Jerome, Mr. Russel Root, Jr.  of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Irene Hatch of Oxford. [Jan. 3, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by the same, Mr. Cameron Knickerbockor of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia E. Williamson of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] [Jan. 3, 1849]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. M. Stone, Mr. Peleg Pendleton, merchant, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Delia Franklin, of Norwich. [Jan. 10, 1849]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Rev. Mr. Davidson, Mr. David P. Spencer of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Rhoda H. Redfield, of Bainbridge. [Jan. 10, 1849]

In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Josiah B. Northrup, Esq., Mr. Denslow Gorton of Caneadea, Allegany Co. [NY] to Miss Lovilla A. Nichols, of West Bainbridge. [Jan. 10, 1849]

In Milwaukie on the 14th ult. by Rev. Mr. Akerly, Mr. John C. Dodge of Chicago, Illinois, to Miss Catherine L. [Prentiss] second daughter of Col. John H. Prentiss, editor of the Freemen's Journal. [Jan 10, 1849]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. D. Clark, Jr. Rev. Willard M. Hoyt of Ninevah [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Mary Ann [Hitchcock], daughter of Jeduthan Hitchcock, Esq., of Norwich. [Jan. 17, 1849]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev R.L. Warriner, Mr. Rodolphus W. Walsworth of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Jane M. Eccleston, of Preston. [Jan. 17, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. William Polley of Newark, Rock Co. Wisconsin to Miss Clarissa Christie of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] [Jan. 17, 1849]

In Brookfield, Madison Co. [NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. S. Crandall, Henry Billings, Esq. of Guilford, Chenango County [NY] to Mrs. Martha Squires, of the former place. [Jan. 17, 1849]

In Harrisburg, Pa. on the 15th inst. by Rev. Mr. Coit, N. Packer, M.D. of Wellsboro Pa. formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary McDougall, of the former place. [Jan. 24, 1849]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Nelson Cole to Miss Emeline Gibson, both of Pharsalia. [Jan. 24, 1849]

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. E. P. Beecher, Mr. Thomas Gagen to Miss Elizabeth E. Tower, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] [Jan. 24, 1849]

In Maryland, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 5th inst. by Geo. W. Chase, esq., Mr. Joseph Andrews to Miss Betsey Lucas, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. [Jan. 24, 1849]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. B.S. Williams, Mr. Augustus Holcomb to Miss lorinda Davis, all of Plymouth. [Jan. 31, 1849]

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult. of consumption, after a lingering illness, Emeline [Breed] wife of Charles R. Breed, aged 25 years. [Jan. 3, 1849]

At Cannonsville, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] on Monday, Dec. 13th, John James Miller, Esq. an attorney and Counsellor at law, of Tunkhannock, Pa. aged 33 years. [Jan. 10, 1849]

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 14th inst. Nancy [Harris] wife of Mr. Albert Harris, aged 32 years. [Jan. 17, 1849]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. Mrs. Polly Slater, wife of Isaac Slater, aged 35 years. [Jan. 17, 1849]

In Adams, Allen Co., Indiana, on the 4th ult., Isaac Slater, Jr., formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 64 years. [Jan. 24, 1849]

At King's Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. Mrs. Sayles, aged 90 years. [Jan. 24, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Alfred S. [Sweet], son of Charles and Mary Sweet, aged 2 years, 2 months and 7 days. [Jan. 31, 1849]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. Jabez Blackman, aged 77 years. [Jan. 31, 1849]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. Mr. Justus W. Brooks, eldest son of Lyman Brooks, Esq., aged 26 years.  He died from a disease of the heart, with which he had long been afflicted.  It may be truly said that for years he had walked in the "dark valley of the shadow of death," liable every moment to be summoned to another world.  Seldom has a death occurred in our midst, that has been more deeply and universally regretted.  The deceased was possessed of an unblemished character, of good business habits and capabilities of unyielding integrity, and of a generous and feeling heart and his many enviable qualities had endeared him to a large circle of friends.  The living may well profit by the example he left them of perseverance when others would have despaired, of a cheerfulness of spirit over which the certainty of a premature death was no shadow, and of unequaled patience in enduring the agonies of disease.  All this must commend to everyone the religion that sustained him with its consolations, and that in the darkest hours and the bitterest anguish of mortality, made his visions of the future brighter than any with which hope of this world's happiness had ever cheered him.  Why should we mourn for him?  He had attained the true end of life, by preparing his soul for lasting happiness.  He met the fate we mourn with faith and the smile of hope and has left an example that will bless all who are wise enough to imitate it.  [Jan. 3, 1849]