Memorial Record, Civil War, Chenango County, NY, 1871 (concluded)

 Memorial Record - The Deceased Soldiers of Chenango County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1871

Preston - Chenango County, NY

Reuben J. Cooley:  Son of Job Cooley.  Born in Pharsalia; enlisted in Co H, 119th regiment.  He was at Upper Marlboro and served as provost guard.  After taking a severe cold he went to Baltimore and Fortress Monroe.  He died in Preston of consumption, June 24, 1869.

J.M. Cooley:  Enlisted in Oxford Aug. 25, 1862, for three years in Co. I, 8th N.Y. Cavalry.  No further information was obtained in regard to this soldier.

Thomas T. Crumb:  Son of Renel and Maria R. Crumb; enlisted in Co. D 44th regiment.  He was before Yorktown, Hanover Court House, and all the battles before Richmond in which the 44th was engaged.  he died of typhoid fever at the hospital in West Philadelphia.

Ira O. Franklin:  Son of Stephen and Betsey A. Franklin.  Born in Pharsalia, Feb. 25, 1832, enlisted Jan. 15, 1864, for three years Co. L 22d cavalry, was captured in the battle of the Wilderness, May 8, 1863; was in prison pen at Andersonville over two months.  Like nearly all imprisoned there he was starved to death.  Died Aug. 1, 1864.  He left a wife and two children.

Robert Colwell Hall:  Son of Murray and Melissa A. Hall. Born in Preston Aug. 13, 1849; enlisted Jan. 16, 1864, at Norwich, for three years, Co. B 11th regiment.  He was in the Red River campaign.  It was said that he died from the effects of injuries received in going down the Red River on board of a transport, was sick when he went on board and died in a few days, May 14, 1864, and was buried on the banks of the river near Simsport, La.

James Dexter Nicholson:  Son of Wm. C. and Christiane S. Nicholson.  Born in Preston, Aug. 26, 1841, enlisted Dec. 1861, for three years, Co. F, 101st regiment.  He was before Yorktown and in the seven days battles before Richmond, and always with his regiment.  died very suddenly at Harrison's Landing, July 28, 1862, and buried near the fortifications on the road leading to Malvern Hill.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 30, 1871

Marriages

ROGERS - BROWN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 19th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Henry J. Rogers and Miss Mary C. Brown, both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

REYNOLDS - SPAULDING:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 20th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Alvah P. Reynolds of DeWitt, Onondaga Co. [NY], and Miss Sarah A. Spaulding, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WILLIAMS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, Mrs. Harriet Williams, relict of the late James Williams,

WALKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], August 14th, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, aged 76 years, 10 months and 25 days.

PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, John H. [Parsons], son of John D. and Abigail Parsons, aged 4 years and 4 months.

PRIEST:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 23d, infant child of C. Martin Priest.

Oxford Times Oxford, NY, August 30, 1871

Marriages

HORTON - PARKER:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], on 23d, inst. by Rev. A. Reynolds, of Oxford Mr. Clark  J. Horton to Miss Martha E. Parker, both of Coventryville.

CALDER - TINKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on 23d, by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. Orson M. Calder of Sherburne, to Miss Libbie Tinker, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

TIFT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on 24th, Mrs. Polly Tift, aged 83 years.

Died in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 17th inst. Helen [Francisco] wife of Gould Francisco.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 31, 1871

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 10th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, George C. Frimont, of Greene, to Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Smith, of Ithaca, N.Y. [Tompkins Co. NY].

In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], July 31, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. H.H. Welch, of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Nancy Hurlburt, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 23d, Mrs. Zeruah Leach, aged 80 years.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1871

Marriage

HEWITT - PER LEE:  At the Congregational Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday morning, August 16th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. William B. Hewitt to Miss Hattie Per Lee, daughter of Col. B.H. Per Lee, all of Norwich.

A very large number of people, in fact as many as could find space in the Congregational church, assembled there on Wednesday last, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. William Hewitt and Miss Harriet Per Lee, daughter of Col. Samuel Per Lee.  The friends of the happy couple had very tastefully decorated the church with choice flowers and evergreens so that all looked cheerful and joyous as they should on such an occasion. After the conclusion of the ceremony the couple took the train for New York.  Hosts of friends gave them hearty congratulations.  [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 23, 1871]

Deaths

RATHBONE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, Mr. Alien Rathbone, aged 90 years.

MERIHEW:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, Mrs. Alden Merihew, aged 60? years.

AKERLEY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 11th, Merton D. [Akerley], son of Alfred and elizabeth Akerley, aged 13 years.

JOHNSON:  Near Ft. Gibson, I.T. July 30th, Mr. Edmund LeRoy Johnson, formerly of Guilford [Chenango C. NY], aged 36? years.

A dispatch received on Friday last announced the death of Gen. Roswell Randall, at his residence in Cortland at the advanced age of eighty-five years.  He was one of the early settlers of that village, and for many years occupied a prominent position as an active businessman.  He was the father of Hon. Henry S. Randall, and grandfather of Mrs. D.L. Follett, of this village.

Horrible Accident at DeRuyter

The New Era gives the following particulars of the tragic death of Paul Weed, by being run over by the cars, at DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday last:

"As the Sabbath School Excursion train of Wednesday morning was leaving DeRuyter for Norwich, Mr. Paul Weed of this place attempted to jump on the cars at the crossing on Utica Street, while the train was under full headway.  He was thrown under the wheels, and six cars passed over him, killing him instantly.  Both legs, and one arm were cut into fragments and mangled in the most shocking manner.  Deceased had bought his ticket and secured his passage at the place of starting, and then sold his seat before the train left, and afterwards endeavored, as before stated to jump on the train, against the earnest warning of several bystanders, and the fireman, who strove to prevent the inconsiderate act.  Mr. Weed was a young man nineteen years of age, a native of Germany, and had but recently taken up his residence in DeRuyter, where he was beginning to be favorable known and respected.

A.V. Bentley, Esq. Justice of the Peace, acting as Coroner in the absence of the coroner, immediately caused a jury to be summoned and held an inquest thereupon, on the body of the deceased in due form of law, and all the proofs and allegations touching the manner of his death were placed before the jury, by the assistance of H.C. Miner, esq. who aided in bringing out the testimony and the examination of Witnesses before the Inquisition.

The verdict of the jury was very explicit and unanimous that the deceased, Paul Theodore Weed, came to his death by the cars of the excursion train from DeRuyter to Norwich, passing over him at the crossing the 16th of August 1871 as the deceased attempted to jump on the train while in full motion, after being warned by the fireman on the train and by bystanders, not to attempt to get on.  Also, that no person connected with the railroad, or any other person or persons whatsoever were in any manner responsible therefore or to blame."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1871

Marriage

ROTSLER - LEWIS:  In Martinsburg, Mo., on the 7th inst. at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, Dr. C.P. Higgins, by Rev. Dr. M.M. Tucker, Mr. Geo. F. Rotsler of Martinsburg and Miss H.E. Lewis, formerly of Pharsalia, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 23, 1871

Marriages

SHARP - LOUNGELY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Lyman W. Sharp of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie Bell Loungely, of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

WELCH - HURLBURT:  In Oneida, July 31st, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. H.H. Welch of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Hurlburt, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

YALE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on 20th, inst., Mrs. Olive Yale, aged 31 years.

Death of Gen. Roswell Randall

Roswell Randall died on Friday morning, the 18th inst. at his residence in Cortland village, aged 86 years.  He came to this village early in the present century from Stonington, Conn., and was employed as a teacher of youth, at the same time pursuing the study of the law in the office of Stephen O. Runyon.

There are those still living in our midst who were pupils of Mr. Randall, and who cherish his name and memory, each of whom has numbered more than threescore and ten.  The deceased was admitted to the bar, but about 1810 removed to Cortland village, where he soon became and continued for years a leading merchant, contributing largely by his enterprise, energy and ability in business, to starting that now thrifty and beautiful village on its career of wealth and prosperity.  Mr. Randall was a positive man, frank and courteous in his intercourse, and the hospitalities of his pleasant home were always freely and gracefully dispensed.  He had the gift of personal attraction in a remarkable degree and attached to himself a large circle of hearty and admiring friends.

Quite recently Gen. Randall was the guest of Hon. Henry R. Mygatt, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], where he met old friends, including several of his former pupils, and expressed upon leaving, his impression that it was the last time.  It is only here and there that an occasional representative of the pioneer age tarries just on the borders of the better country, and few if any unite in their lives more of local history and progress than Mr. Randall. A single life like his, clasping the age of primeval forest with that of the telegraph and the rail, reminds us of the marvelous events in the midst of which we live, and suggests the thought not without sadness, that the race of pioneer settler will soon be extinct. 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 23, 1871

Deaths

 In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], August 17th, Grace Ellen [Beardsley], daughter of Samuel and Harriet Beardsley, aged 7 months and 90 days.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 16th, Martha C. [Bolt], wife of Stephen H. Bolt, aged 27 years.

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 22d, Minnie [Slack], daughter of Henry and Lois Slack, aged 1 year 1 month.

Bainbridge Republican, August 26, 1871

Marriage

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], August 16th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Wm. H. Russell, of Unionville, Mich. to Miss Mary A. Munn, of North Hampden, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

Death

In Mantorville, Minn., Aug. 13th, Mr. Erastus Parker, aged 64 years.  Mr. Parker was formerly a resident of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], a kind and obliging neighbor, and estimable citizen as well as a good husband and an affectionate father.   He leaves a son in Otego, and a son and three daughters in Minn. to mourn his loss.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 16, 1871

Marriages

SPRING - MORSE:  At the residence of the bride's father in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 9th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Romanzo Spring of Geneva, Ohio, to Miss Sophia Morse, daughter of Henry L. Morse.

TALBOT - STILES:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, by Rev. Mr. Bancroft, Mr. Lester Talbot, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Harriet Stiles, of Plymouth.

WELCH - HURLBERT:  At the Eagle Hotel in Oneida [Madison Co. NY], July 31st, by Rev. D. McParland Mr. H.H. Welch, of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Nancy Hurlbert, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

RUSSELL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 3d, Mrs. Catharine Russell, aged 87 years.

MASON:  At the Binghamton Water Cure [Broome Co. NY], Aug.  5th, Angeline P. [Mason], wife of George Mason, Esq., of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

GIFFORD:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, Edwin Gifford, Esq.

Edwin Gifford, Esq. a prominent citizen of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], died on the 8th inst., at the age of 57 years.  He had the benefit of the best medical skill which could be obtained, but all efforts of physicians and friends were unavailing.  His death is a serious loss to the community, and an irreparable one to his immediate friends and family.  He has filled the offices of Supervisor and Justice of his town and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens. [Chenango Telegraph, Aug. 16, 1871]

ROLPH:  In Sparta, Caroline Co. Va., August 4, of diptheria, Marcus Heylin [Rolph] son of Moses and Eudora Rolph, aged 2 years and 10 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 16, 1871

Deaths

FISH:  Died in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 4th, at the residence of her son-in-law, J. Mayne, Mrs. Lydia P. Fish, aged 68 years.

MASON:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 5th, Angeline P. [Mason], wife of G.S. Mason, of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] aged 37 years.  Her remains were taken to Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and buried near her kindred. Asleep in Jesus.

From the Free Methodist:  Maria B. Newell was called home on Tuesday the 7th inst. death having invaded our family circle.  Sister Newell died in holy triumph.  She had often expressed a wish that she might die of consumption and the Lord granted her desire.  She was a member of our family for over five years.  She endeared herself to us by her godly life and her conscientious discharge of every duty.  whatever she did, she did it as unto the Lord. In everything she served the Lord Christ.  Some eight years ago she was given up of Physicians to die of consumption, but by the blessing of God, she regained her health, the constitutional tendency, however, remaining.  Last fall she was taken down again, but at times she was greatly helped and appeared to grow better.  She kept about the house to the last.  The morning of her death she walked downstairs, but about noon she began to fail rapidly.  Through the night her sufferings of body were great, and at six in the morning she gently fell asleep in Jesus.  She was a joyous Christian, serving the Lord with gladness and often shouting forth praises.  Her end was not merely peaceful but triumphant, for when in the agonies of death, she would often burst out into loud praises to God.  "Tell everybody" She said "to do right and do no wrong."  a maxim which we had never heard her express, but which she always carried out in her life.  Once, when to appearance she was almost over, a most heavenly smile light up her countenance and she softly whispered, "pretty, pretty."  She will be greatly missed in the family, in the church and by the poor, but our loss is her gain.  B.F. Roberts.

The subject of the above notice was a daughter of Horace Newell, of North Norwich, in this county [Chenango Co. NY], and 33 years of age at her decease. She was born and brought up in Smyrna, where she lived until she was 20 years of age, when she removed to Norwich and resided there a number of years.  Finally, she went to Rochester and made her home in the family of Eld. Roberts, with whom she resided at the time of her death.

Drowning of Orson K. Smith in California:  We have been favored with the account of the probable drowning of Orson K. Smith, in February last between Morro Bay and the Cayucas.  Mr. S. formerly resided at North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] and was the son of Zira and Anna Smith of that place and grandson of Dea. Timothy Hatch, of Sherburne.  His age was 51 years.  He left Cambria on the 17th of February for San Luis Obispo, in a wagon drawn by two horses.  It is supposed that he followed the beach, which obliged him at a certain point of rocks to go into the water which may have been high at the time, and engulphed him.  The wagon and some papers were washed ashore at this place. The unfortunate man was highly esteemed and had been a sheriff, deputy sheriff, and a member of the legislature of Tulare County in 1857 and 1861.  He has been a resident of Cambria since 1866.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 17, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Page Brook, Aug. 15th, Clarissa [Warriner], wife of Rev. R.L. Warriner, aged 52 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, Caroline [Warner], wife of Levi Warner, aged 60 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 19, 1871

Marriages

On the 31st ult. by Rev. Mr. Griffin, L.W. Lamcur to Miss Emma Grant, all of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Rev. Charles H. Stocking, Gen. A.W. Riley to Miss Mary E. Hoyt.

Death

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 14th, O.B. Knapp, aged 74 years.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 9, 1871

Marriage

HARRINGTON - HINMAN:  At the Peabody House in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday, July 23d, 1871, by Jacob Stowell, Esq., Mr. William Harrington, of Laurens, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Nellie Hinman, of New Lisbon, Otsego Co. N.Y.

Deaths

WARNER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, Caroline [Warner], wife of Levi Warner, aged 60 years.

NEWELL:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], August 7th, Miss Maria B. Newell, aged 38 years.  The subject of the above notice was a daughter of Horace Newell, of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in this county.  She was born and brought up in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], where she lived until she was 20 years of age, when she removed to Norwich, and resided there a number of years.  Finally, she went to Rochester, and made her home in the family of Elder Roberts with whom she resided at the time of her death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 9, 1871

Marriage

RILEY - HOYT:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. Charles H. Stocking, Gen. A.W. Riley and Mary E. Hoyt.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 9, 1871

Deaths

KING:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mrs. Amanda King, daughter of Daniel Rogers, aged 32 yrs.

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 2d inst., of disease of the lungs, Mrs. Abigail J. [Miller] wife of Mr. Ira Miller, and daughter of George and Sarah A. Symonds, aged 32 years.

The deceased was a lady of most exemplary habits of virtue and kindness, and her greatest desire was to alleviate the sufferings and anxiety of her acquaintances.  she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and resignation, and in her last moments derived consolation of peace with God and heavenly rest.  The deceased was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and a devout Christian, and was unceasing in her endeavors to win her associates to follow the dictates of God.  The departed leaves a little girl eleven years of age, and an infant, and many friends to mourn her sad loss.  The friends of the deceased tender their sincere thanks for the many kindnesses and assistance of friends during the brief illness of the deceased, and in the said hour of bereavement, and also to the Rev. A. Reynolds, for his consolation, selected form Psalms, 116 hap. 15th verse: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

A man named Cornelius Barry at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], came out of a barn at that place about two o'clock Monday afternoon, badly hurt about his head, and in a bewildered state of mind.  He could give no account of himself, and an investigation was made to ascertain the nature and cause of his injuries.  The scalp was bruised off from the top of his head, and when found he was nearly exhausted from loss of blood.  by searching for the cause of the injury, it was ascertained, from marks of blood, that he was hurt on the railroad, probably when the train came down that morning, at two o'clock.  The wound rendered him insensible, but not entirely helpless, and he found his way from the railroad into the barn, from which he was seen to come in the afternoon.  The injured man died from his wounds on Tuesday night.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 10, 1871

The accident referred to in our last, which befell Cornelius Berry, at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], has terminated fatally.  As the deceased never recovered consciousness, no account could be given by him, but it is known that he with a number of other persons were at the Tioughnioga Hotel on Saturday evening, and that he left for home at a late hour.  Unfortunately, he missed his way and wandered onto the Railroad track, where he no doubt laid down, as blood and hair were found on the rails, and also underneath the cow catcher of a freight engine, which had passed early on Sunday morning.  Doubtless he lay in an unconscious state until the shower which fell revived him sufficiently to go into a barn near at hand, where he lay until the middle of the forenoon, and from whence he issued in an insensible state just as a party of friends were looking for him.  He was however, so disfigured that it was difficult for them to recognize him.  He was then taken to Willard's Hotel and attended to until death put an end to his suffering on Tuesday evening the 1st inst.  The funeral took place from the hotel at 9 A.M. on Thursday morning, a short service being conducted by Rev. Thomas Heywood at the Hotel and grave, and then all adjourned to the Congregational Church, where after an introductory service of singing and prayer and reading of scripture, the Rev. gentleman preach a stirring sermon.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 2, 1871

Deaths

CHAPIN:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mr. Israel Chapin, aged 75 years.

ROWE:  In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], June 24th, Mary E. [Rowe] formerly of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], in the 23d year of her age.

MATTESON:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], July 1st, Dr. M.J. Matteson, aged 57 years.

MILES:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Aprpil 27th, Herbert R. [Miles], son of George A. and Sophia Miles aged 4 years, 4 months and 4 days.

Side by side they're sweetly sleeping, / Little loved ones, early blest, / Free from care and pain and sorrow / Oh! rejoice they are at rest.

One whose timid little foot fall / Now we listen for in vain / And whose voice, like bird notes singing, / Never will be heard again.

His blue eyes, like angel's beaming, / Never more will meet our own; / Oh, his absence makes most dreary / Our once cheerful, happy home.

The Bainbridge Review ways that Mr. Solomon Woodruff, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], dropped dead while mowing hay on Friday, July 21st.  He was in the sixty-second year of his age, and, it is believed, died from heart disease.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 2, 1871

Death

Erastus Dickinson, formerly, and for many years a resident of this town [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on the 22d ult. at DeWitt, Iowa, aged about 80 years.  He was a brother of the late lamented Daniel S. Dickinson.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 3, 1871

Marriage

In German [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, by Rev. T.D. Turner, Mr. R.C. Tice, to Miss Elizabeth Smith, both of German.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mrs. Amandy King, daughter of Daniel Rogers, aged 32 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 28th, Mrs. Sarah J. [Watrous], wife of Orrin Watrous, aged 25 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 5, 1871

Marriage

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 26th ultimo, by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Mr. D.K. Johnson to Miss Lucy A. Bush, both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], July 24th, Norman Newell aged 63 years.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 26, 1871

Marriages

WILCOX - GUSTIN:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], July 18th, by Rev. G.T. LeBoutillier, Mr. Arthur L. Wilcox, of Utica, to Miss Lucinda M. Gustin, of Columbus, Chenango Co. [NY].

KINGSBURY - HOLMES:  In Willet [Cortland Co. NY], July 3d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. George R. Kingsbury, of Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY], to Miss Tincie Holmes, of Lincklaen, Chenango Co. [NY].

Deaths

LEVERSEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 21st, Charles W. [Leversee], infant son of W.R. and Ella Leversee, aged 5 weeks.

BAKER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 15th, Cary Baker aged 59 years, 8 months and 9 days.

BAKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 19th, Mr. Abraham Baker.  It is our painful duty to record the death of one of our aged citizens.  Mr. Abraham Baker died on the 19th of June, at his residence in Sherburne.  His illness was very severe, and, though he had been for a long time in failing health, he attended the Holy Communion in Christ church, only three weeks before his decease.  Mr. Baker had very many friends wherever he was known; for he had a kindly manner as well as a good disposition. He had long been a resident of Sherburne and was for several years a Vestryman of the Episcopal Chruch.  Our community sympathize with his family in their great affliction.  J.L.B.

HUBBY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], July 18th, Mr. Rodney Hubby, aged 83 years.  Mr. Hubby came into the town of Columbus when about nine years of age and resided there till the time of his decease.  He was said to be of great promise when a young man, and highly esteemed.  He served a short time in the War of 1812.  For the past ten years he resided with his son, Mr. Leroy Hubby, living quietly and contentedly.  At his death he was nearly eighty-four years of age.  His bereaved family have our warmest sympathy.  J.L.B.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 26, 1871

Deaths

Prof. North, necrologist of the alumni of Hamilton College, in his sketches of deceased members during the year, pays a tribute to the late Hon. Wm. M. Fenton, who was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 19, 1808.  He was the son of Joseph S. Fenton, a merchant here more than fifty years ago.  After graduating, William M. Fenton entered his father's banking office, but subsequently went to sea to regain his health.  He commenced as a common sailor and ended as mate of a large merchantman.  In April 1835, he was married to a daughter of James Birdsall, who died in 1868.  Mr. Fenton has been a merchant in Pontice, and in 1848 and 1850 elected Lieut. Governor of the State of Michigan.  He commanded a regiment in the late war, but in 1862 was compelled by ill health to return home.  He was subsequently elected President of a bank at Flint.  During the last spring he met with an accident while discharging his duties as chief engineer of the fire department and died on the 12th of May.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 26, 1871

Deaths

OLBEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on 19th, Mr. Laban Olbey, aged 86 years.

VICKERY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], July 2d, Miss Caroline Vickery, aged 21 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Ira Haynes [Lucas], only son of Samuel Lucas, aged 4 years, 2 months.

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, Miss Eleanor C. Stone, only daughter of Richard and Caroline Stone, aged 32 years, 2 months, and 17 days.  We know today she rests at home; / At Home, sweet Home; among the blest.

In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], July 22d, Henry S. [Traviss], only child of John W. and Ann E. Traviss, aged 16 years and 8 months.

Our young and gentle friend, whose smile / Made brighter summer hours, / Amid the beauties of summer time, / Has gone before the flowers.

And oft we'll lift our tearful eyes, / To hear him calling from the sky, / Ah! how could we his absence bear, / But that we hope to meet him there.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], July 1st, Dr. M.J. Matterson, aged 57 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 29, 1871

Death

At Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY], july 6th, Grace Adine [Dibble] daughter of Geo. H. and Hattie A. Dibble, of Albany, N.Y., aged 2 years and 5 months.