Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, July 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 19, 1871

Marriages

DARLING - BUSH:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 3d, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Egbert D. Darling to Miss Fannie E. Bush, all of Norwich.

PALMER - MONROE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 16th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. A.J. Palmer of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Betsey M. monroe, of Franklinville, N.Y.

BLIVEN - BURDICK:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], June 19, by Rev. J. Webster, Mr. Horace Bliven of Hastings, Mich. to Miss Caroline Burdick, of McDonough.

AKERLEY - TUCKER: In Sawyersville, July 5th, by Rev. J.H. Van Worth, Mr. R.T. Akerley to Miss I.D. Tucker, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

FROST:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, Eugene V. [Front] infant son of Theodore and Augusta P. Front, aged 5 weeks.

STONE:  In Greene [Page Brook] [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Miss Eleanor C. Stone, aged 83 years.

SMYTHE:  At Greene Corners [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, Mr. John Smythe, aged 54 years.

SPENCER:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], July 3d, Harriet Spencer aged ?5 years, 8 months and 3 days.

CROWELL:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], July 6th, Mr. Seth Crowell, aged 80 years.

POTTER:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] July 9th, Mr. Calbert Potter, aged 56? years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

WILBUR:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], July 7th, Miss Jane Wilbur, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], aged 42 years.

Chenango Telegraph, July 19, 1871:  Miss Jane Wilbur, who has for a long time been an invalid, and a portion of the time insane, was removed some time since to the Asylum at Utica, where she died on the 7th inst.  Her friends feel the affliction all the more keenly because they were not notified of the sad event until after her interment, although the officers of the Asylum claim to have sent a telegram promptly.

PALMER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 10th, Mr. Daniel Palmer, aged 74 years.

SQUIRES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 6th, Gen. Charles Squires, aged 73 years.

Another of our aged and respected citizens has departed from among us. Gen. Charles Squires died at his residence in this village on the 6th inst., after an illness of a week, aged 73 years.  The deceased has filled an important position in this County for more than half a century.  He was bred a merchant and had all the characteristics of an active businessman.  He has also held important official positions among us.  In 1830 he represented his County in the Legislature of the State.  He was a member of the Board of Supervisors for six years, between 1826 and 1834.  He was a Magistrate from 1836 to 1844, and Postmaster from 1845 to 1849.  In all these public positions he performed his duties faithfully, and none will pretend to be his superior in ability or devotion in the public service.  Gen. Squires had an interesting family of seven children, all of whom died in youth or early manhood, except his eldest son, Robert Squires, who survives him and is a prosperous businessman in the city of New York.  In all the domestic and social relations of life the deceased was an example worthy of imitation by his survivors.  He possessed a very cheerful temperament, ever genial, ever social, ever on the alert in the exhibition of kindness to all classes of his fellow men.  This spirit which constantly animated him from "youth to hoary age," disarmed all uncharitable criticism, and secured for him the cordial respect of all who came in contact with him. There is no one among us that has a stronger hold upon the respect of community than the deceased, and none that would be more missed in his daily walks of usefulness.  Gen. Squires was a constant attendant on the ministration of Zion Church in this village, of which he had been a Communicant and Vestryman for many years.  Thus, one after another of our early settlers are passing away.  The links which unite us to the past generation are mouldering with their native dust, and we are left to emulate their examples and imitate their virtues.   P.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 19, 1871

Marriage

BENEDICT - WAKEFIELD:  At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. Geo. Heaton, M.A., Rector, Mr. Ira Benedict, of East Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clarissa Wakefield, of Guilford.

The good people of Guilford were enlivened with a bright sunshine on the morning of the 12th which drew out a large company to witness the marriage of a worthy couple, not young in life's experience but fresh and gay in the affections of a numerous connection on both sides.  Mr. Ira Benedict of E. Coventry led to the hymenial altar, at the residence of Mr. Rufus Smith, Miss Clarissa Wakefield, of Guilford.  They were united in holy wedlock by the Rev. George Heaton, M.A., the Rector, and were cordially congratulated by a score or two of friends.  After an elegant repast the couple set out for their residence in E. Coventry.

Oxford Times, July 19, 1871:  This couple are aged respectively, 78 and 74, and truly they have arrived at years of discretion, and fully realize the importance of the step they have taken; but if they do not it cannot be called youthful folly.  May the brief portion of their lives be replete with happiness and prosperity.  We should here say for the comfort of the unmarried of both sexes, have good courage, while there is life there must be hope.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 19, 1871

Marriages

COON - SPAULDING:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], on 3d, by Rev. Bishop A. Bussell, Mr. John Coon to Miss Rosa Spaulding, both of Mt. Upton

ARNOLD - JACOBS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 27, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Mr. E.J. Arnold to Miss Ella J. Jacobs, all of New Berlin.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, Mr. John V. Hallenbeck, aged 61 years.

On Friday afternoon last, about 6 o'clock, an old man by the name of Baker, who resides in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], was engaged in hauling stone from the stone quarry, just above this village. He was on a load of stone, which was bound to the wagon by a chain and iron bar.  While the team were proceeding on their way, the chain suddenly broke, throwing the iron bar with great violence against the head of the unfortunate man, crushing his skull in a frightful manner, from which a portion fo the brain ejected itself.  He was taken to the house of Alonzo Marvin, where he remained in an insensible state until the following evening. when death ensued.  His body was taken to his home for burial.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 22, 1971

Deaths

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], July 15, S.L. Hathaway, aged 34 years, 11 months and 20 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], July 17th, Egbert VanWoert, aged 18 years, 7 months and 2 days.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], July 14, of heart disease.  Mrs. Lucy M. Coburn wife of Levi Coburn aged 50 years and 1 day.

Miss Lucy Olmstead was the youngest of a family of twelve children.  Her parents moved from Connecticut to Meredith, Delaware Co. N.Y. but a few years before her birth which occurred July 13, 1821.  Puritan blood ran in her veins, and she did not disgrace her ancestry.  About 1840 she removed with her parents to Otego, where she comforted their declining days.  Some years after this she was married to Mr. Levi Coburn.  Two children were born to them.  The sudden death of the younger, a much-loved boy caused deep sorrow to the hearts of his parents.  The daughter remains to mourn a fond mother's loss and to console a heart broken father.  On July 14, 1871, Mrs. Coburn left the earth.  For just half a century she was spared to exemplify a true Christian life. At Meredith in early youth, she publicly professed her faith in her Savior and ever after lived worthy of her profession. The Congregational Church of Otego has lost one of its pillars.  Mrs. Coburn was from her youth ever ready to exert herself in support of the church she loved so well. But her heart was not so small as to be entirely swallowed up in her own church. The town has lost one of its most useful inhabitants.  Her hands were ready to engage in any good work "None knew her but to love her" may truly be written over her grave. Yet it was in her own home that her character would shine the brightest.  Here all the depths of her loving nature would be seen.  Her removal thence must cause "a thick darkness which can be felt."  A firm faith in God alone can illume the darkness. We commend to the mourning kindred, that same loving Savior in whom she trusted. To all her numerous friends we commend her faith and her good works as worthy of imitation.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, July 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1871

Marriages

PRATT - BRIGGS:  At the residence of Dwight Merrill, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, by Rev. S. Miller, of Sherburne, Mr. Charles J. Pratt of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Allice Briggs, daughter of the late Hiram Briggs, Esq. of Sherburne.

ARNOLD - JACOBS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 27th, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Mr. E.J. Arnold to Miss Ella J. Jacobs, all of New Berlin.

Deaths

NASH:  At the residence of his son, A.D. Nash, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Mr. Lewis Nash, aged 71 years.  He was buried on Friday, with Masonic Honors, having been for many years a member of the Order.

Lewis Nash, who has for the last sixteen years been a resident of our village, died on the 5th inst., at the age of 71.  Mr. N. was born in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and from there moved to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], thence to Forrestville, Chautauqua County, where he lived until he moved to this place.  During his residence here he has been in feeble health, and unable to take active part in public matters, but as a private citizen he has always faithfully performed the duties devolving upon him.  He was the father of A.D. Nash and Mrs. H.D. Malory, of this village. [Chenango Telegraph, July 12, 1871]

McNITT:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Alpheus Smith, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, Mrs. Ruth McNitt, aged 78 years.

FLANAGAN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Mary [Flanagan] wife of John Flanagan, aged 78 years.

GARDINER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Maggie E. [Gardiner] wife of George Gardiner, aged 18 years 6 mos.

GILES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, Mr. Samuel Giles, aged 82 years and 10 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1871

Deaths

On Sunday afternoon of the 2d inst., our friend, Capt. Victory Lane, brother of Daniel Lane, of Lincklaen, was instantly killed by lightning at that place.  He was passing with his brother and hired man through an open lot upon his farm when the shower came up.  Daniel and the hired man stopped in a cave and Victory went on to get up the cows. When the shower was over, the two went home and found that Victory had not yet arrived.  They did the milking and then went in search of him and found him in the open lot but a short distance from where they left him, a corpse. The lightning struck him in the head and passed down his side and off at the foot. His hat was torn as well as his boot, showing that the course of the fluid was as indicated, and that his death was instantaneous.  Mr. Lane was well esteemed by all who knew him, and his untimely death is lamented by his many friends and companions.  His age was about thirty-five.

[Chenango Union, July 12, 1871:  He leaves an aged mother, and a young wife to whom he had been married only about five months -News Era]

Sherburne West Hill [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Eliza lynde, of Brooklyn, formerly of West Hill, died at the former place at quite an advanced age.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 12, 1871

Marriages

WEBB - BRADLEY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Albert A. Webb to Miss Eva A. Bradley, both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

ADAMS - VICKERY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Lewis D. Adams to Miss Katty K. Vickery, both of Smithville.

SHOLES - INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. John H. Sholes to Miss Jenney Ingraham, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

MINTONYE - LEE:  At Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on 22d June, by Rev. W.J. Brown, Mr. Horace E. Mintonye to Miss Estelle A. Lee, all of Osceola [Lewis Co., NY].

Deaths

GARDINER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Maggie E. [Gardiner], wife of Geo. Gardiner, aged 18 years.

GILES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], june 30th, Mr. Samuel Giles, aged 82 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 13, 1871

Deaths

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, Miss Eleanor C. Stone, aged 32 years, 2 months and 17 days.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 6th, Gen. Charles Squires, aged 73 years.  Thus, has passed from among us one of the older residents of this place, after a brief though painful sickness.  From a large family circle of which the deceased was the head, but one member survives.  the deceased had much of that elastic and hopeful temperament which takes from the sad events of life their bitterness and sting.  Not a cloud lifted itself about the horizon that had not in his view some silvery lining.  Genial, cordial, kindly in disposition, we shall miss his presence in the ordinary intercourse of life, and his place was seldom vacant in the services of the Christian sanctuary.  Oh, Thou that takest away the sins of the world, grant us at last thy peace.

At Greene Corners [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, John Smythe, aged 54 years.  The deceased was well known in Greene and its vicinity and had many friends.  In early life he enjoyed many advantages and, although he left home when quite young, the taste for reading which he had acquired never forsook him, and through this channel he became familiar with the English classics. He enjoyed during his long sickness the ministrations of kind friends, and his funeral on Sunday was well attended.  He called his sufferings "blessings in disguise" and bore them with patience and resignation.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 15, 1871

Marriages

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, by the Rev. T.S. Lewis, George Hogebone and Rosa Bishop, both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

In North Franklin [Chenango Co. NY], July 3d, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. Smith, Andrew J. Watson of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], and Hattie E. Alger, of the same place.

Deaths

In Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY], July 10th, Mrs. Emily C. Wheat, wife of A.G. Wheat and daughter of Stillman and Betsy Davis, aged 26 years.  She was converted at the age of 20 and soon after united with the Baptist Church in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], the home of her childhood.  Her sickness was short, her sufferings severe.  In 24 hours from the time she was taken, her ransomed spirit winged its way to the God who gave it.

There is a pang for those that live, / When all they love too early died, / Nor can the heart refuse to give / What nature bids it not deny.

In the death of our friend, her husband and parents have sustained a great loss.  A large circle of friends and acquaintances gathered July 11th to pay the last tribute of respect to all that was left of one so amiable and exemplary in all her ways.  The funeral exercises were held in the Baptist house at Sidney Center, before a crowded audience that deeply felt their loss.  The services were conducted by the Pastor of that church, and Rev. N. Ripley of Masonville, and were of a deeply interesting nature, and well calculated, to impress upon the minds of the audience, the importance of being prepared to die.

Sister, rest from sin and sorrow, / Death is o'er and life is won, / On thy slumber dawns no morrow / Rest; thine earthly race is run.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], July 11th, Mrs. Abigal H. Post, aged 65 years, 6 months and 5 days.  The deceased had been a great but patient sufferer for many long years and her death had been anticipated many times, but in the providence of God she was permitted to live many years.  her complaint was asthma, and it ended her days. For a few days before her demise, she had one of her many poor turns, but apparently no worse than she had been many times before.  On the night of her death her husband had lain down and had fallen asleep and thus, while her family were resting for a short time, in the silence of the night her spirit passed apparently without a struggle to God who gave it.  She united with the Baptist Church in middle life and for thirty-five years had maintained a consistent Christian walk.  For many years she has been a member of the West Bainbridge church.  Many times, in the midst of her great sufferings she would say " I am bearing my own infirmities, but Christ bore the sins of us all."  Thus was Christ to her all and in all, and his atoning death her only dependence.  Of her it can be truly said, "The memory of the just is blessed."  Her funeral was largely attended. and the Rev. E.M. Blanchard of Bainbridge, preached from the words, "Fear not ye." Matt. 28 5 May God comfort those that mourn.

Elopement in Cortland County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1871

A few days ago, Jay Johnson and Sarah Tarbell, residing near Marathon, Cortland County [NY] and who for some months have had a high regard for each other, and who were at the same time under the restraint which parents who object to the union of hearts sometimes enforce, concluded that their happiness depended upon disregarding parental injunctions and a consummation of their fondest desires.  The young man was scarcely twenty-one years of age, and the girl was six years his junior, but love was at high tide, and married they must be.  

For three weeks Jay had been training the speed of his father's team, with a view of the future.  finally, the day arrived when matters were to culminate.  He quietly took the team from the stable, drove to the schoolhouse where his affianced was attending school, and in the twinkling of an eye she sat beside him, and the twain drove away, Jehu-like.  The mother of the girl, who a long time had been on the watch, was by no means blind to the transaction, which she witnessed from her residence nearby, and in a jiffy "the bell went ringing for Sarah," and the husband and father being summoned the parents went in search of the flying couple with all the speed that a fleet team could give them. After a chase of four miles the pursuit as given up, the young man winning the race by a good many lengths, and the parents returned, the mother almost crazy with excitement, and in spasms.  

The determined couple drove like John Gilpin through Harford and Dryden to McLean, where their nuptials were celebrated, after which they returned home in quiet glee, but just how they were received our deponent saith not.  At any rate they accomplished their designs in spite of the opposition of parents, but with the full approbation of many of their young friends, some of whom it is said are likely to follow the example set them.  Deposit Courier

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, July 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 5, 1871

Marriages

RAY - JOHNSON:  At the residence of the bride's father, in North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], George W. Ray, Esq., of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Johnson, of Pitcher.

Under its appropriate heading will be found the marriage of our friend George W. Ray, Esq. to one of the fair daughters of the Otselic Valley.  The occasion, we learn, was one of great pleasure to the spectators as well, of course, to them immediately interested.  Mr. Ray has hosts of friends here who rejoice that he has assumed the golden bonds of wedlock, and all wish the happy couple long life and prosperity.  For ourselves and George, we won't count this anything, "There's to yourself and family, may you live long and prosper."  [Chenango Telegraph, July 5, 1871]

CRUMB - BALDWIN:  At the home of the bride, in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. J.V. Benham, Mr. Phineas Crumb, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Martha Baldwin.

BALL - MOODY:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. G. Ayer, Mr. Edward W. Ball to Miss Adell M. Moody, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

ANDREWS - SHUTE:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. C. Ayer, Mr. DeWitt C. Andrews, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah C. Shute, of Morris.

RUICKOLDT - RACE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 26th, by Dr. F. Rogers, F. Arthur Ruickoldt, M.D. of New Haven, Ct., to Miss Mary J. [Race] daughter of Col. Derrick Race, of Greene.

Death

BALL:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 10th, Mrs. P. C. Ball, aged 71 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 5, 1871

Death

Earlville [Madison Co. NY]:  Last week a young man named Parker, of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], who was drawing lumber to our village, on his way home while fixing something about the harness beyond Furman's mills, was kicked by one of the horses and died in two days.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 6, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Mary Flanagan, wife of John Flanagan, aged 78 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], june 29th, Maggie E. [Gardiner], wife of Geo. Gardiner, aged 18 years and 6 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, Mr. Samuel Giles, aged 82 years and 10 months.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 8, 1871

Marriages

By Rev. J.S. Pettingill, at the parsonage in Bainbridge, on the 3d inst. Mr. Joseph W. Walker, of Windsor, to Miss Susan A. Springsteen, of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], at Williams' Hotel, July 5th, by Rev. J.W. Meeves, Mrs. John Setterly and Miss Elna Baker, both of Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Also, by the same, at the same time and place, Mr. Martin Van Worner to Miss Martha Rice, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], July 4, of consumption, Mr. Geo. M. Cole, aged 52 years.

At Andover, Allegany County, N.Y., on the 30th June, Albro Bundy, Esq. aged 56 years.  The subject of this notice was a native of Otego [Otsego Co. NY], where he resided until his removal to Allegany County, nearly 30 years ago.  He was an active, positive and conscientiously industrious man in all the relations and pursuits of life in which he bore a part.  For the moral welfare of the society in which he resided, he was an effective and deeply interested laborer.  Always at his post of duty, his cheerful assiduity will be long and pathetically remembered by the recipients of his care and unselfish solicitude.  Though frank and outspoken, he was a wise, thoughtful and discreet counselor and friend, and his manhood was never stained by premeditated wrong.  As a member of a Christian Church, he was of marked usefulness. The cherished legacy he leaves to his truly bereft and afflicted family and friends is the memory of his virtues.

Memorial Record, Chenango County, NY, Civil War, 1871

 Memorial Record, The Deceased Soldiers of Chenango County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 31, 1871

Pitcher-Chenango County, NY

Everett Burdick:  Son of Sanford [Burdick] and Almeda Gates.  Born Oct. 16, 1842, in Pharsalia.  Enlisted at Cincinnatus, Aug. 14, 1862, Co. C, 157th regiment, army of Potomac.  Died at Aquia Creek, Va. Jan. 2, 1863, after a few days' illness of typhoid fever.  He served long enough to prove himself a faithful soldier.

Chauncey D. Crandall:  Son of Justus [Crandall] and Lydia Holt.  Born in Pitcher.  Enlisted Sep. 20, 1861, Co. B, 76th regiment, Army of Potomac, as first lieutenant, and was in the second Bull Run, Antietam, South Mountain and Fredericksburg, in which last battle he was killed by a solid shot, Dec. 15th, 1862, and buried on the field.  He left one son.

Eldridge Burnham:  Son of Norman [Burnham] and Lucena Warner.  Born in Pitcher.  Enlisted September 16, 1861, at Pitcher for three years, in Co. B, 76th regiment.  Died in Brightswood Hospital, near Washington, D.C., March 31, 1862, of typhoid pneumonia.  His remains were brought to Pitcher for interment.

Lucien Chandler:  Son of Horace [Chandler] and Electa Willis.  Born in Pitcher.  Enlisted Sept. 20, 1861, at Pitcher, for three years. Co. B, 76th regiment.  Died at Brightswood Hospital, near Washington, April 16, 1862, of quick consumption, and buried near Soldiers' Home.

Thomas Cole Grant:  Son of Russell [Grant] and Anna Ann Cole.  Born in Freetown, April 20, 1844.  Enlisted in Freetown Sept. 26, 1862, Co. H, 86th regiment.  Was in twenty-four battles.  Wounded in Battle of Wilderness, May 10, 1864. Died May 11th in the hands of the enemy.  Was one of the best of soldiers.

Dwight Davison Eldredge:  Son of Samue S. [Eldredge] and Anna Smith.  Born in Pitcher Feb. 14, 1844.  Enlisted at Pitcher, Aug. 8, 1852, for three years, Co. I, 114th regiment as a musician.  Died and buried at Fortress Monroe.

Warren Wheeler Follett:  Son of Robert [Follett] and Emeline Swan.  Born April 26th, 1843, in Pitcher.  Enlisted Oct. 15th, 1861, at Pitcher for three years, Co. B 76th regiment.  Died in Falls Church Hospital, Va. Aug. 1862 of inflammation of lungs.  Buried at Falls Church.

Charles Davis Fallett:  Son of Hiram [Fallet] and Abigail Dood.  Born Nov. 20, 1827, in Sherburne.  Married Miss Frank Brown.  Enlisted Sept. 1861, for three years, Co. D 8th N.Y. Cavalry, as private and promoted to captain.  he was in all the battles of the Potomac army up to the time of his death.  He was killed in the battle of Gettysburg, July 1st, 1863.  He never knew fear and was one of the bravest soldiers who ever enlisted.

Henry Finch:  Son of Nathaniel [Finch] and Anstice Gladding.  Born in Pitcher, Feb. 28, 1843.  Enlisted Sept. 26, 1861, at Pitcher, for three years, Co. B, 76th regiment.  Died in Hospital at Fredericksburg, Va. June 27, 1862, of typhoid fever.

Russell M. Green:  Son of Stephen [Green] and Amanda Kenyon.  Born in Cincinnatus in 1836.  Enlisted in Pitcher Feb. 24, 1864, for three years. Re-enlisted, Col L, First mounted rifles, bugler.  Died at Cincinnatus.  He proved himself a good and faithful soldier.

Charles Addison Hyde:  Son of Chas. P. [Hyde] and S. Irene Randall.  Born July 27, 1840 in Pitcher. Enlisted Sept. 16, 1861, for three years, at Pitcher, Co. B 76th regiment.  He was in the battle of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, second Bull Run, Antietam, South Mountain and Gettysburg.  Wounded at Gettysburg July 1st, 1863, and died July 8, 1863, and buried near the battlefield.  Faithful to his duties.

Amos Baldwin Miner:  Son of Frederick A. [Miner] and Sally M. Ashcraft.  Born April 9, 1839.  Enlisted Sept. 18, 1861, for three years at Pitcher.  Drafted Aug. 21, 1863.  Served each time in Co. B, 76th regiment.  Taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864, and taken to Andersonville, where he was starved to death, dying Oct. 1864.  Under his first enlistment he was discharged for disability, Sept. 13, 1862.

Andrew Peck:  Son of Geo. W. [Peck] and Abigail Bennett.  Born Sept. 13, 1845, in Pennsylvania.  Enlisted Aug. 18, 1863, Co. I, 114th regiment.  Died of chronic diarrhea at Pitcher, Oct. 16, 1863, and buried there.

Thomas Bennett Peck:  Brother of the last named.  Born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1843.  Enlisted Oct. 14, 1862, for three years, Co. I, 114th regiment.  No information can be given except that he died at Brasher City, La Sept. 25 18634 and buried there.

William Adam Silvernail:  Son of Abram [Silvernail] and Betsey Croke.  Born Aug. 1, 1844, in German, Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861, at Pitcher, Co. I 114th regiment.  Died and buried at Brasher City La Feb. 3, 1863, of congestion and chills.

David Saulsbury:  Son of Oley [Saulsbury] and Sally Tyler.  Born in Norwich, Feb. 11, 1845.  Enlisted at Pitcher, Oct. 1861, for three years, Co. B 76th regiment.  Died in Mt. Pleasant hospital, Washington, D.C. in July 1862, of typhoid fever.

Hiram Devillo Scranton:  Son of Hiram [Scranton] and Constance Button.  Born in Sherburne, Oct. 21, 1842.  Enlisted in Pitcher Sept. 20, 1861, for three years, Co B 76th regiment.  Was in battles of Gainesville, second Bull Run, Antietam and South Mountain.  Died of heart disease at Aquia Creek about the 1st of Dec. 1862 and buried at the same place. He was a faithful soldier.

Henry Horton Turner:  Son of Joseph [Turner] and Sarah Horton.  born in Pitcher July 28, 1836 and was married.  Enlisted Sept. 25, 1861, at Pitcher, for three years, Co. B 76th regiment, as sergeant.  He was in the second Bull Run, Antietam, So. Mountain, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.  He was a true soldier while his health lasted.  Discharged March 1st, 1864. Died at No. Pitcher April 11, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.

Henry Taylor:  Son of George [Taylor] and Anna Ensign.  Born in Pitcher. Enlisted Sept. 18, 1861, in Pitcher, for three years, as sergeant in Co. B, 7th regiment.  Killed at battle of Bull Run, Aug. 28, 1862, and buried on the battlefield.

John Dempster West: Son of Joseph P. [West] and Elizabeth Corning, born in Lebanon, Sept. 1, 1838.  enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 1862 for three years in Co. B, 114th regiment.  Was in a battle at Bisland, La., and killed at the siege of Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, and buried on the field of battle.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 28, 1871

Marriages

STENSON - MARSH:  At the M.E. Parsonage in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 21st, by Rev. R.W. Van Scholck, Mr. John C. Stenson to Miss Eleanor Marsh, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

MEDBURY - SUTLIFFE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 22d, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Oscar H. Medbury to Miss Nettie Sutliffe, all of Sherburne.

CLARK - CLARK:  At Christ Church, in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 21st, by Rev. George Heaton, M.A., Rector, Richard Marvin Clark, M.D. to Julia [Clark], daughter of Watson and Lovisa Clark, all of Guilford.

Guilford:  We had a wedding here last Wednesday evening, Mr. Marvin Clark to Miss Julia Clark, with a reception the next evening at the house of the groom's father.

PUTNAM - DAVENPORT:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 12th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. James H. Putnam to Mrs Anna Davenport, both of East Guilford.

BARNES - STODDARD:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], June 20th, by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. William W. Barnes, Sen., of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eliza H. Stoddard, of the same place.

Deaths

NORTHOP:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 17th, Mr. Samuel Northop, aged 78 years.

CORNELL:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], June 23d, Philomelia [Cornell] wife of Elihu Cornell, aged 69? years.

Death has once more entered our village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and removed another of its older inhabitants.  Abraham Baker, died at midnight, on Monday last at the age of seventy-seven years.  for several months past he had been in feeble health, and for the last few weeks his malady had assumed an acute form that caused him intense suffering.  Mr. Baker was among the early members of the Episcopal church, and for several years was a member of the vestry.  He was also one of the charter members of the Masonic lodge, now in a flourishing condition here, and was warmly attached to the fraternity, from whom he received many kind offices during his last illness. The sympathies of the community are with the bereaved friends - Sherburne News

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 28, 1871

Marriages

IRELAND - ROOT:  At the residence of the bride's father in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 22d, by Rev. A. Reynolds, assisted by Rev. A. LeRoy, Mr. Burt Ireland of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alferrettie L. Root of Oxford.

JACKSON - WOOSTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev. J.H. sage, Mr. Henry A. Jackson  to Miss Margaret R. Wooster, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WATERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on 20th, Mrs. Betsey Waters aged 78 years.

On Saturday the 3d inst. as Edward Hammond of Centreville, and Charles MacDowal of Colchester, Delaware Co. [NY], were engaged in plowing on the farm of John Hammond of Centreville, a thunder shower coming up the took refuge under a beach tree - one of their parents having told them that beech trees were never struck by lightning, which is a prevailing belief, with many.  While in this place of fancied security the tree was struck, and young Hammond instantly killed.  He threw his arms above his head and fell to the earth dead.  The young man with him was thrown some six feet against a stone wall, and though badly injured will probably recover.  Hammond was 25 years of age and was married last winter.  A brother of the deceased stood under a hemlock tree a few rods distant and witnessed the terrible calamity

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 1, 1871

Marriages

At the house of C.L. Pope, in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. C. Ayer, Edward A. Mumbulo and Miss Susan R. Jackson, both of Pittsfield. 

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], June 29th, at the M.E. Parsonage, by Rev. J.W. Meevis, Hosea Hopkins to Miss Lydia Dolivar,  all of Otego, NY.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriages

SERGENT - LATIMER:  At the home of the bride in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 13th, by Rev. J.T. Crippen of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Mr. Alvin D. Serget to Miss Altoe H. Latimer, both of Norwich.

MILLER - THOMAS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village, June 14th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Thomas S. Miller to Miss Love Thomas, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

CRUMB - ROBINSON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. S.V. Benham, Mr. Phineas Crumb of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Martha Robinson, of Pitcher.

MERRITT - HAIGHT:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 7th, by Rev. S. moore, Mr. Franklin Merritt to Miss Mary E. Haight, all of North Norwich.

Deaths

TERWILLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 10th, Agnes [Terwiller], aged 16 years and 6 months.

SHERWOOD:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], April 20th, David Sherwood, aged 78 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriage

WELLS - ELLSWORTH:  In Sandwich, Ill. on the 4th inst, by Rev. H. Collins, Mr. Thomas R. Wells of Newark, formerly of Pharsalia, Chenango Co. [NY], and Miss Emma Ellsworth, of Sandwich.

Deaths

PRAY:  In Mt. Morris, Livingston County [NY], on the 6th? inst. Mrs. Ellen P. [Pray], wife of Welcome H. Pray, and niece of S.P. Allen, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged about 27 years.

REYNOLDS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 11, Ellen [Reynolds] daughter of Ezekiel Reynolds of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriage

HAYWARD - PRENTICE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Sidney D. Hayward to  Miss Adelia E. Prentice.

Death

DAVIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th, Mr. Dow Davis, aged 90 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 22, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of Mr. W.H. Hoadlley, in Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], June 20th, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, of Newark Valley, and assisted by Rev. Thomas Heywood, Mr. Willia W. Barnes, Sen. of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eliza H. Stoddard, of the same place.

At the Baptist parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Henry A. Jackson to Miss Margaret E. Wooster, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. A.G. Clark, DeWitt C. Crumb, M.D.  to Miss Amelia G Jarves, both of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. Sidney Wilder, Mr. John McGinley of North Brookfield, N.Y to Miss Mahala A. Martin, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

At his residence in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 17th, Mr. Chandler Cummins, aged 84 years.  Thus, has another of our active and energetic pioneers passed to his long home.  He was among the earliest settlers of this town and discharged his whole duty among those who converted a howling wilderness into the abode of civilization and refinement.  He was among the very last of that heroic band who carved out for us, amid suffering and privation, the glorious inheritance of our cultivated acres.  One by one, these study yeoman are falling around us like stately tees of the forest, with whom they battled with their youthful energies.  In all the relations of life Mr. C. has set a moral example worthy of the imitation of his successors.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 24, 1871

Death

Mrs. Mary D. White, daughter of Merlin Jackson, lately deceased, died recently of consumption, at the residence of Joseph B. Chaffee, on Exchange St., Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.]

Memorial Record, Civil War, Chenango Co. NY, 1871

 Memorial Record

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 31, 1971

This is the day appointed to be observed as Decoration Day in strewing the graves of deceased soldiers with flowers; but as there is to be no formal observance of the day in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], we have tho't it a fitting tribute to the memory of the Union soldiers who fell in battle from the effect of wounds, or from sickness contracted in the service, to give the names, as far as we are able, together with other brief memoranda in regard to each person.  the list is by no means complete, and it is not in our power at this time to make it so.

For the facts giventhe country.  We shall very gladly open our columns to responses from anyone who will send us information similar to that we now present.  If this is done by all who know of a decesed Chenango soldier whose name is not given in our record, it will aid in gathering up data which would otherwise soon be beyond reach.

we are indebted to Dr. H.H. Beecher, who has been at very great pains to procure statistics on this subject.  The answers to a circular sent out by him are complete from some towns; and others only partial, and from a few nothing has been received.  This is greatly to be regretted, and the people owe it to the lamented dead to gather up and preserve whatever they can of the personal history of those who fell in the service of the country.  We shall very gladly open our columns to responses from anyone who will send us information similar to that we now present.  If this is done by all who know of a deceased Chenango soldier whose name is not given in our record, it will aid in gathering up data which would otherwise soon be beyond reach.

McDonough - Chenango County, NY

Asa LeRoy Brown:  Born in Plymouth, Sept. 15th, 1829.  Parents, John C. and Eliza Brown, Preston.  Enlisted Sept. 13, 1862, at Pitcher, for three years in Co. L, 10th Cavalry.  Participated in the battle Fredericksburg. Died of bilious fever and buried at Arlington Heights.  Left a wife and three children.

Lafayette H. Beckwith:  Parents dead.  Two brothers, Washington and Orrin, in McDonough.  Born Sept. 26, 1826.  Enlisted in Norwich for three years, Co. B114th regiment.  Died of chronic diarrhea, Oct. 5, 1863, and buried at New Orlena's.

Abel Rathbone Corbin: Born in McDonough, April 10, 1838.  Son of Horace and Jemima Corbin.  Just after graduating at Union College, he enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 18, 1862, in Co. H 114th regiment.  He was on special service at Berwick, La., and died of chronic diarrhea, May 30, 1863, and buried at Berwick, La.

Charles E. Curtis: Born May 14th, 1830. Son of Seth and Anna Curtis, McDonough.  Enlisted at Norwich Sept. 3, 1864, for one year, in Co. B 90th Regiment and served under Sheridan as first corporal.  Taken prisoner Oct. 10, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Va. and was in Libby Prison until Feb. 8, 1865.  Sent to Salisbury, N.C. where he died of starvation and inhuman treatment.  Buried at Salisbury.  Left a wife and two children.

Holister Edson Gale:  Born in McDonough, Nov. 11, 1841. Parents, Stephen E. and Galania A. Gale.  Enlisted Aug. 18, 1862, at Norwich, Co. K 161st regiment.  Died at New Orleans of chronic diarrhea, Feb. 18, 1864.  Funeral attended at barracks, E. Andrews, chaplain.

Frederick Augustus Hill:  Born in McDonough, May 13, 1848, Parents, Jacob P. and Jane Hill.  Enlisted in McDonough Aug. 31, 1862, in Co. K 10th N.Y. Cavalry.  Rank of sergeant.  Died of chronic diarrhea in Mcdonough, Sept. 26th 1864.  He was in the following battles and skirmishes:  Stoneman's raid, May 2d to 13th, 1863, Brandy Station, Aldie, Gettysburg, Sherridan's first and second raids, Parker's Mills, Lee's Mills, and several others.  Remained at his post until sickness compelled him to leave.

Hyland M. Harvey:  Parents, Noyes M. and Vesta Harvey.  Born in Pitcher April 7th, 1830.  Enlisted in Norwich, Aug. 20, 1862, for three years, Co. K, 161st regiment, Bank's Div. Died of typhoid fever, April 11, 1865, contracted near Port Hudson.  Left a wife and two children.

Julian B. Moore:  Son of Lysander and Esther Moore.  Born in Mcdonough, June 26, 1831.  Enlisted Jan. 4, for three years, Co. F 4th N.Y. Artillery, 2d Army Corps, Potomac.  In battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania C.H. and in front of Petersburg.  Died at David's Island, N.Y., Aug. 21, 1864, of typhoid fever contracted in service.  Left a wife and child.

Adrian W. Martin:  Son of John and Rebecca Martin.  Born in McDonough June 18, 1851.  Enlisted May 5, 1862, taken prisoner at Williamsburg, paroled and re-enlisted in the 10th N.Y. Cavalry.  He was without food for 48 hours after his capture and had $75 in money taken.  Was in the battle of Gettysburg and Richmond and was flag bearer.  Instantly killed near Richmond, May 25th.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

SKINNER - NASH:  At Red Wing, Minn., May 30th, by Rev. Mr. Kearns, Mr. Luson Skinner, of Florence, Goodhue Co. Minn. to Mrs. Lydia D. Nash, of Norwich, Chenango Co. N.Y.

CRUMB - JARVES:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. A.G Clark, DeWitt C. Crumb, M.D. to Miss Amelia G. Jarves, both of Preston, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

AUSTIN - HENRY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. N.Y.], June 1st, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Frank H. Austin of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie E. Henry, of Earlville.

STOWE - HENDERER:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. E. Taylor, D.D., Mr. Daniel R. Stowe of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah J. Henderer, of Binghamton.

TEFFT - HAYNOR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Lorenzo P. Tefft to Mrs. Jane Haynor, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

ALLEN - PUDNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Don A. Allen of Winfield, [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Ella Pudney, of No. Norwich. [Chenango Co. NY]

McGINLEY - MARTIN:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. Sidney Wilder, Mr. John McGinley, of North Brookfield, to Miss mahala A. Martin, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

REYNOLDS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 11th Ellen [Reynolds], daughter of Ezekiel Reynolds, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years.

GAGE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Martha M. [Gage] wife of Leroy Gage, aged 24 years, 8 months, 21 days.

DUTELLIER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, Mr. Jas. F. Dutellier, an old resident of that town.

DORMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, Mr. Thomas E. Dorman aged 73 years and 10 months.l

SMITH:  In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], May 21st, Mr. Joseph Smith, aged 60 years, formerly of Bainbridge. [Chenango Co. NY]

JONES:  In Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], May 29th, Charlotte [Jones], wife of Morgan B Jones, and sister of Jahaziel J. Day, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 57 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 14, 1871

Death

Last Saturday, a son of Mr. Amos Adams of Adams' settlement, town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], was instantly killed by lightning.  He with one of his brothers had been engaged in peeling bark and were hurrying home to escape an approaching thunderstorm, and when within fifteen rods of the house he was struck with the fatal flash on the head, passing down his body to the ground.  He was sixteen years of age.  Unfortunately, young Adams was carrying an ax on his shoulder, with the edge up.  the storm was a severe one - hailstones of a large size fell thickly at Castle Creek village.  Much damage was done to window glass, and the crops were badly beaten into the ground.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

At the home of the bride, in Willett [Cortland Co. NY], May 23d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nelson C. Palmer, of Cortland [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Frances E. Nichols, of Willett.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope.  Mr Sidney D. Hayward to Miss Adelia E. Prentice, all of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 6th, Mr. Don Davis, aged 90 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Juen 10th, Agnes [Terwiller], daughter of Daniel S. Terwiller, aged 16 years and 6 months.

In Wellsboro, Pa. suddenly, June 12th, Mr. Marius Welch, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 54 years.

In New York City, June 3d, Sarah Luretta [Miner], wife of Joshua D. Miner, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 37 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 17, 1871

In Clintonville [Otsego Co. NY], June 8, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. James E. Howes, of Oakville [Suffolk Co NY], to Miss Christina Semple, of Clintonville, N.Y.

Deaths

At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 12th, Joseph Shaver, aged 42 years.

Suddenly at Hyde Park, Dutchess Co. N.Y., June 1st, 1871, Sarah E. Edwards [Hatfield], wife of S.O. Hatfield, late of Otego N.Y. [Otsego Co.] aged 32 years.

Mary E. Adams, died April 30th, at Otego N.Y. [Otsego Co.], aged 21 years.  Intelligent, beautiful, amiable, she won hosts of friends wherever she moved.  Converted sixteen months ago, while an inmate of the family of her uncle, Rev. L.H. King, she united with the Eighteenth street Church.  Two months before her death, with all the composure of one preparing for a pleasant journey she made all the arrangements for her funeral.  Ten minutes before her departure, she called all in the room to her bedside and kissed them farewell exhorting them to meet her in heaven, and then, without a doubt or fear a struggle or a groan, she fell asleep.

Freed from the toils and sorrows of earth. / Mary a spirit has winged its flight / O'er the dark valley and shadows of death. / To the beautiful lands of light. 

To the beautiful lands of light and life, / Over the banks of that flowing river / Where sorrow and death no more shall come / But bliss forever and ever.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1871

Abandoned Baby

Shortly after ten o'clock on Monday night of last week, quite a sensation was produced in the family of Mr. H.V. Winsor, who reside at East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], about a mile southeast of this village, by discovering on their front door step a willow basket, which upon being taken into the house and examined, was found to contain a female child, apparently not more than two weeks old, neatly dressed, and good looking for one of its tender age.  In the bottom of the basket was also found a letter, in which was wrapped fifty dollars in money.  The letter, which Mr. Winsor has kindly furnished us for publication, reads as follows:

June 5, 1871

Mrs. Winsor:  I here leave my little infant to our care, hoping that you will be kind to the innocent.  You are a perfect stranger to me; I should not know you were I to meet you, and never shall you see the mother of this infant to know her.  You need not look for her.  I am a young woman who has been deceived by a young man who has now left me in my sorrow; but I shall follow him to the ends of the earth.  I will have revenge.

I heard that you have only one child, a young woman now, and I hope you will accept this infant as your adopted daughter.  Accept this money for the benefit of the child I leave to your care.

A Mother

The writer is evidently one who has moved in good society, and whose misfortunes have almost overwhelmed her.  There is evidence of this in the tone of the letter, the dress of the child, and the money left with it.  Further than this, the mother has taken great pains in selecting a place to leave her child where it would be kindly cared for.  And in all this community she could not have found better hands in which to have placed it.  At first, almost stunned by the responsibility thrust upon them, they hardly knew what to do; but upon consideration they decided to accept the charge thus confidingly entrusted to their care and have adopted the child.  That it will be kindly treated and tenderly reared, all who know the family will be ready to vouch for.

But what shall be said of her who has taken this means of ridding herself of the living evidence of her shame and disgrace, and who, maddened by her burden of sorrows, proclaims that she has gone forth in quest of the destroyer of her peace and virtue, all her love changed to hate and a burning desire for revenge.  It is a sad, sad case, and but a repetition of the old story of woman's weakness and man' treachery.  the moral can be understood by all.

Civil War Memorial Record, Chenango County, NY, 1871

 Memorial Record - The Deceased Soldiers of Chenango County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1871

Soldiers who served in the war of the Rebellion, who lost their lives in the service, or from illness contracted therein:

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY

Willard T. Blineberry:  Son of Albert and Lorinda Blineberry.  Born in Plymouth; enlisted at Elmira for three years, Oct. 21, 1861, and then re-enlisted.  Promoted from private to corporal.  Wounded and taken prisoner at Richmond Va. Sept. 23, 1861, released same day and taken to Annapolis Hospital, was in all the battles of Co. L, 89th regiment, until wounded.  he bled to death on his way to the hospital and was buried at North Norwich.

James F. Garrett:  Son of Ulriens Z. and Lucinda Garrett.  Born in Brookfield, Madison co. Sept. 22, 1831, enlisted at Utica for three years, Co. E, 89th regiment.  Was on advance guard in front of Petersburg, July 1864 when he was fatally wounded.  Died in Hampton Hospital, Va. July 25, 1864, and brought to Plymouth for burial.

Gideon Evans:  Son of David and Rosena Evans. Born in Plymouth, 1839; enlisted at No. Norwich Sept. 1, 1861, for three years, Co. D, 44th regiment, served his time and re-enlisted.  Was in all the battles of his regiment under his first enlistment and afterwards in battle of the Wilderness, in which he was wounded May 16th and buried at Fredericksburg, Va.

William Lafayette Ames:  Son of Joseph and Melissa B. Ames. Born April 3, 1844, in Otselic, enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 10, 1864, for three years.  Discharged for sickness and re-enlisted Sept. 18, '64.  First enlistment in Co. E 89th regiment; second enlistment in Co F, 7th N.Y. Heavy Artillery.  Killed while on picket duty in front of Petersburg, Oct. 26, 1864, and buried at Plymouth.  His brother, Marsena Ames, served in the same Co. and resides in Plymouth.

George W. Ames, Son of Joseph and Melissa B. Ames.  Born in Pharsalia in 1846, enlisted at Norwich in the fall of 1862 in a light artillery company.  Died at Hospital in Washington, D.C., June 1863, where he was buried.

Rufus W. Tracy, Son of Thomas R. and Semantha B. Tracy.  Born in Otselic Nov. 16, 1842, enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 6, 1862, for three years, Co. C, 114th regiment. He was at the action of Bisland, was taken with fever and died at New Orleans, and buried there Aug. 19th, 1863.  He was attended by Dr. H.H. Beecher.

Luman W. Aldrich, Son of Asahel and Betsey E. Aldrich.  Born in Plymouth July 21, 1831, enlisted at Norwich for three years, Co F, 90th regiment.  Died at 1st Div. Hospital Feb. 17, 1865, of diarrhea, Stephenson, Va. buried at Plymouth.  Married to Miss Adams in 1855. Left one child.

Robert Hancock, Born in Ireland. Enlisted at Norwich in 1864, for three years, 114th regiment.  Taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Va. 18th Oct. 1864, taken to Richmond, then to Salisbury, where he died in the rebel prison, about the middle of Dec. 1864, of chronic diarrhea.  He had no medical attendance. Married and left four children.

Franklin C. Barnes, Son of Lucius and Sally Davis Barnes.  Born in Pitcher, Oct. 1836, enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 12, 1861, for three years, Co. E 89th regiment.  Promoted form private to sergeant.  He was in the battle of Roanoke Island and all others of his regiment until he was wounded at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862.  His leg was amputated, and he died on the 18th of Dec. and buried at Plymouth.

William Benedict, Son of Ezra and Betsey B. Benedict.  Born in Plymouth July 24, 1826, enlisted at Norwich Dec. 31, 1862, for three years, in 5th heavy artillery. Taken sick at Norwich and went home on furlough and died Feb. 17, 1863.  buried in Smyrna.

Titus H. Pike, Son of Henry and Phoebe Titus Pike.  Born Sept. 11, 1830, at No. Norwich, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 30, 1862, for three years in 8th cavalry, died in hospital at Washington, D.C. of inflammation of the lungs, and buried in National cemetery April 24, 1863.

Nathan Baker, Son of James H. and Nancy W. Baker. Born Sept. 4th, 1839, in Sennett, Cayuga Co.  Enlisted at Norwich Aug. 12, 1863, in 5th artillery. Died of fever at Maryland Heights, where he was buried, but removed to Plymouth.  Married to Roxa Ann Judd.

William N. Butler,  Son of Daniel and Mary S. Butler. Born Sept. 30, 1842, at Frankfort, Herkimer Co.  Enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 12, 1861, for three years, Co E 89th regiment.  Was in the battle of Roanoke Island, Fredericksburg, Antietam, and all the battles of his regiment until he returned home on furlough.  Died at Plymouth, Nov. 3, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.

George Ballou, Son of Zimn and Lenora S. Ballou. Born in Homer, Cortland Co.  Enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 1861, for three years, and again in 114th regiment.  He was 1st Lieut. in the 89th and orderly sergeant in the 114th, and was in the battle of Bisland, where he was wounded, and died of his wounds at Brazier La., where he was buried.

Cyril Carpenter:  Son of Joel and Relesa S. Carpenter.  Born in Plymouth, enlisted in Norwich Aug. 5, 1862, for three years, Co. B 114th regiment.  Killed at the battle of Winchester, and buried on the field, on the 19th of Sept. 1864.

Horace Gale, Son of John Gale. Born in McDonough, in 1835, enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 7, 1862, for three years Co. B 114th regiment.  Promoted from private to sergeant.  Was on detached service at the time of his death.  His disease was consumption.  He was married to Miss Scott and left one child.

Edward Crandall, Son of Elisha and Amy A. Crandall. born in Plymouth July 31, 1843, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 22, 1862, for three years Co C 114th regiment. Was in the battles of Bisland, Pleasant Hill, Saline Cross Roads, and Port Hudson.  Died of fever at Marganzie Bend, La. and there buried June 14th, 1863, attended by Dr. H.H. Beecher.

Philander Davis, Son of Joseph and Diana W. Davis.  Born in Plymouth Feb. 12, 1818, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 26, 1862, Co. G 114th regiment, for three years.  Died May 13, 1863 at New Orleans, of chronic diarrhea. Attended by Dr. H.H. Beecher.

John Maynard, Son of Nathan and Mary Maynard.  Born April 21, 1827. Enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 1, 1861 for three years, Co. E, 89th regiment.  Was in battles of Camden, South Mountain and Antietam.  Died of fatigue Nov. 6, 1862, at Pleasant Valley, Va. and there buried.

George O. Monroe, Son of Samuel and Sarah Sayles Monroe.  Born in Plymouth, enlisted at Norwich, Sept. 1862, for three years, in Co. K 161st regiment. Died of fever in 1864 at the hospital in Memphis.

Buer A. Baydon, Born in Plymouth in 1846, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 5th, 1864, for three years, Co. I 22d Cavalry.  Died and buried at Rochester.

Lyman Duran, Born in Plymouth July 7, 1832, enlisted in Norwich Aug. 7, 1862, for three years in Co. C 114th regiment.  He was in the skirmishes and battles of Bisland, Mansfield, Port Hudson, Carr River Crossings and Pleasant Hill, La., and in others after his return to Virginia.  Wounded at Winchester and died in ten hours and buried near the hospital, Sept. 19th, 1864.  Married and left three children.

Milton D. Steward, Son of Allen and Ellen Ensley Steward.  Born in Plymouth Feb. 9th, 1844, enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 1861, for three years, Co. E 89th regiment.  Died of fever, buried at Plymouth in 1861.  He had been with his regiment to Elmira, returned on furlough, sickened and died at his father's residence in Plymouth.

Homer P. Sisson, Son of Thomas and Margaret H. Sisson.  Born in Plymouth, Jan. 28th, 1828, enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 4th, 1862, for three years, Co. C 114th regiment. Entered as private, promoted to sergeant.  Was at Bisland, Mansfield, Cane River Crossing, Port Hudson, La. and at Cedar Creek, Va.  Wounded at the latter place Oct. 19, 1864, had his leg amputated and died Oct. 30, at Baltimore and buried at Plymouth.

Clinton Hart, son of David and Polly S. Hart. Born Dec. 12, 1824, enlisted at Norwich Sept. 26, 1861, for three years, in Co. E 89th regiment.  Killed in front of Petersburg, and buried on the field. An uncle, S.W. Hart, resides in Plymouth.

John Doing, Son of Horace and Sally B. Doing.  Born in Plymouth, March 28, 18--.  Enlisted at Norwich Sept. 1, 1862, for three years, Co C 44th regiment.  Was in battle of Gettysburg, where he was killed July 3, 1863, ad buried on the battlefield.  Married to Emily Taylor and left two children.  His widow has since re-married.

Charles C. Monroe, son of Samuel Jr. and Sarah S. Monroe. Born in Plymouth, April 1834, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 5, 1862, for three years, Co B. 114th regiment. Was in battles of Bisland and Port Hudson.  Died at Donaldsonville, Va. of chronic diarrhea, July 8, 1863.

Edwin R. Lont, Son of Henry and Eveline Lont. Born in Lebanon June 18, 1843, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 11, 1862, for three years Co. B, 114th regiment.  Was in the battles of Bisland and Port Hudson. Died of fever at New Orleans and buried Nov. 11, 1863.

Samuel Monroe, 3d, Son of Samuel Jr. and Sarah S. Monroe. Born in Plymouth July 3, 1841, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 5, 1862, for three years Co. B 114th regiment.  Was at Port Hudson and Bisland. Died of Chronic diarrhea and buried at Baton Rouge Sept. 8th, 1863.

Ervin Merriam, Son of James and Ruth A. Merriam.  Born in Sherburne, April 17, 1842, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 5, 1864, for three years, Co. L 22d cavalry. promoted from private to corporal. Taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, sent to Andersonville and died Aug. 22, 1864.  Supposed to have been starved to death.

George L. Teft, Son of Elias O. and Abby D. Teft.  Born in Preston in 1848, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 16, 1864, Co. I, 22d Cavalry.  Promoted from private to corporal.  Died of fever in New York hospital.  Buried in Plymouth.

James G. Golden, Adopted son of Charles and Sally M. Skinner. Born Feb. 16, 1839, enlisted in Jan. 1854, Co. I 22d Cavalry.  In the skirmishes and battle of White Oak Swamp, where he was wounded and died June 13, 1864, and buried June 16th at City Point.  Married to Sally Aldrich and left two children.

William H. Williams, Son of Dudley R. and Sally Monroe Williams.  born in Plymouth, April 8, 1841, enlisted at Norwich in Co. H 18th regiment for two years.  He was in the second Bull Run, supposed to have been killed there.  He is spoken of as an exemplary young man.

Nathan Robbins, Son of Benj. Robbins.  Born in Otselic, Aug. 7th, 1847, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 5th, 1864, for three years, in Co I, 114th regiment. Died of measles at or near New Orleans, La. July 1864.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1871

Marriages

HAYWARD - PRENTICE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Sidney D. Hayward to Miss Adolia E. Prentce, all of Norwich.

HAACK - LUCKE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. John Haack to Miss Rosalie Lucke, all of Norwich.

Deaths

WATERS:  In this village [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Eva C. [Waters] daughter of George and Sarah Waters, aged 3 years and 2 months.

JOHNSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, Mr. Amos Johnson, aged 88 years.

LOOMIS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, Elizabeth [Loomis] wife of Cyrus C. Loomis, aged 61 years.

SLATER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] April 18th, Mrs. Phila Slater, relict of Job Slater, aged 71 years.

PEASE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], May 18th, Mr. Calvin Pease, aged 82 years and 6 months.

PARDEE:  In New Haven, Ct., May 2d, Carrie E. Townsend [Pardee], wife of Willard Pardee, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

PACKARD:  In Wilsonville, Ct., May 18th, Mrs. Ellen Packard. aged 25 years, sister of Mrs. John McNitt, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

LEWIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], April 11th, Vernie [Lewis] son of George I.R. Lewis, aged 3 years, 5 months.  One from the group of three is taken, and we miss the cheering prattle of his voice; but he left us only to awaken with the blest in Paradise.  Little Vernie has gone to rest, / His sufferings now are o'er; / The holy angels were his guides / On to the other shore.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1871

Marriages

FREEMAN - GROSS:  At the bride's fathers, May 20th, by Rev. T. Haitore, O.L. Freeman of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Hannah M. Gross, of Norwich.

CLARK - DICKSON:  In Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, on Tuesday, May 23d, 1871, by James A. Robinson, Rector of St. Luke's Church, Hiram C. Clark, Esq., to Miss L. Jane Dickson, both formerly of Norwich, New York. [Chenango Co.].

Deaths

GADSBY:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, of congestion of the lungs, George Gadsby, it being his 72d birthday.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 7, 1871

Marriages

LaPLANT - LEWIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 4th inst., by S.S. Stafford, Esq., Mr. Peter LaPlant to Miss Louisa I. Lewis, all of Oxford.

KINNIER - GROSS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Dr. William N. Kinnier of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth Gross, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

ALLEN - DUDLEY:  In Maine, Broome Co. [NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.A. Wood, Mr. Spencer S. Allen, to Miss Eliza M. Dudley, all of Maine.

Deaths

STERNBERG: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, Adam Sternberg, aged 68 years.

BENNETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Mrs. A.S. Bennett wife of J.E. Bennett, aged 51 years.

PARKER:  In East Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Gaius L. Parker, aged 63 years.  Thine dear parent, is that / "Blessed sleep from which / None ever wakes to weep."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 8, 1871

Deaths

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, Mrs. Sylvia Acly, aged 78 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, Ida May [Van Nest], daughter of Thos. H. and Margaret Van Nest, aged 1 year and 5 months.

In South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, Mr. Clark Blackman, aged 86 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 10, 1871

Marriage

At the bride's father's by Rev. I.S. Porter, Rev. James Pitcher to Miss Mary Platt, both of Maryland, Otsego Co. N.Y.

Deaths

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Frankie [Henry], daughter of John and Julia Henry, aged 19 years.