Vital Records, Chenango County, NY December 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriages

McNITT - GRANT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Francis Grant, esq., Nov. 29th?, by Re.v J.D. Pope, Mr. A. Dwight McNitt to Miss M. -?- Grant, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]

HOPSON - LAMB:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 4th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Eugene Hopson Esq.  to Miss Salome Lamb, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

VAN WINKLE - H:  At th residence of the bride's father Nov. -?-, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Job Van Winkle, of Sherman, Chautauqua Co. [NY] to Miss Mary Harris of Barker, Broome Co. N.Y..

KINGSBURY - DILLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 30th, by Rev. VanSchoick, Mr. Sanford Kingsbury to Mrs. Betsey J. Dilley, all of New Berlin.

HUMPHREY - PARSONS:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 29?, by Rev. W. A. Wadsworth, Mr. Edward H. Humphrey of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Arabell Parsons, of Unadilla.

JOHANSON - JOHANSON:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 27th, by the same, Mr. Nels P. Johanson to Miss Sara Johanson, both of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

TEACHOUT - PARSALL:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 4th, by the same, Mr. Seymour M. Teachout to Miss Libbie F. Parshall, both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

A reference in divorce was opened at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] last Wednesday, Ira Merrills against Violetta Merrills, his wife, of Colesville, Broome County [NY].  J.B. Kirkhuff, Esq. for plaintiff and H.A. Clark for defendant; Solomon Bunday of Oxford, Referee.  The case was adjourned to Afton, Dec. 22d.  The suit was commenced by Ira on the charge of adultery.  His wife, the defendant, at present resides with her counsel, Henry A. [Clark].  Her maiden name was Goodenough.  Her husband now claims that she has not only ceased to be good enough but is very bad.

Deaths

ALLYN:  In Union, Broome Co. [NY], Nov. 4th, of dropsy on the brain, Lillie [Allyn] only child of I.C. and Katie J. Allyn of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 2 years, 10 months and 1 day.  "We loved her."

SHERWOOD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 20th?, Mrs. Sarah Sherwood aged 36? years.

WINSOR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov.27th, Harriet E. Winsor, aged 69 years.

Mrs. Aldrich Winsor died suddenly on the 27th ult. She had not been well for some time but was not considered dangerous.  Her funeral was held on Wednesday by Rev. J.L. jones. [Oxford Times, Dec. 6, 1871]

BISHOP:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. Thursa Clinton, widow of the late Daniel Bishop, aged 92? years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriage

HATHAWAY - PEARSALL:  At the residence of the bride's father Nov. 20th?, by Rev. T. -?-, Rev. Geo. F. Hathaway of Wyoming Conference, to Miss Lucy P. Pearsall of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

We are pleased to see our old friend Capt. Jacob S. Bockee, formerly of Co. B, 114th Reg't, but now of Hannibal, Mo. once more in town.  He is accompanied by Mrs. Bockee, and receives with becoming grace the congratulations of his many friends here upon his recent matrimonial alliance, announcement of which was made under its proper head in last week's Telegraph.  The Captain looks well and gives evidence that the West agrees well with him.  He remains but a short time.  We wish the Captain and his accomplished lady a safe arrival at their home and the perfect fulfillment of happiness in their new relation.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriages

SMITH - DOTY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Theodore Smith to Miss kittie Doty, both of Oxford.

CLARK - BALCOM:  At Christ Church, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 29th of November, by Rev. William A. Hitchcock, Mr. Norman P. Clark of Brookville, Pa. to Miss Lilla E.N. Balcom, only daughter of Judge Ransom Balcom of Binghamton.

KNIGHT - PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on Nov. 26th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. James H. Knight to Miss Eva A. Parsons.

Deaths

FISH:  Suddenly at the residence of his brother-in-law, Luke M. Robinson, in South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 27th, Edgar A. Fish, aged 37 years and 4 months.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Roswell Bush, who died in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult., was brought to this place for interment, his funeral was held in the Methodist Church on the 26th.  It was largely attended, and the sermon by Rev. Mr. Brown was earnest and effective.  Mr. Bush was formerly and for many years a resident of this town.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 7, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of A.M. Baker, Esq., Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 16th, by Rev. Dr. Morrison, Eld. Washington Stickney, formerly of Canistota, N.Y., to Mrs. Harriet Baker, formerly of Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

At the Baptist parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William H. Harvey of Marathon, to Miss Alice C. Merihew, of Freetown.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Theodore Smtih to Miss Kitty Doty, both of Oxford.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 7, 1871

Marriage

BENEDICT - HUBBARD:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], November 29, 1871, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. A.B. Goodrich, D.D. assisted by rev. R.C. Houghton, Hon. Joseph Benedict to Mrs. Emily Hubbard, both of this city.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 29, 1871

Marriages

BOCKEE - GARTH:  At Gramercy Park hotel, New York City, Nov. 22d, by Rev. H.J. Van Dyke, D.D., Mr. Jacob S.Bockee of Hannibal, Mo, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ella Garth, daughter of D.J. Garth, Esq. of New York.BU

SCOFIELD - WILBUR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Oscar W. Scofield of Masonville, Del. Co. [NY], to Miss Mary F. Wilbur, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

FAGAN - LAURENS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, by Rev. A.P. Ludden, Mr. Thomas Fagan to Miss Esther Laurens, both of Sherburne.

ZIMMERMAN - GREWELDING:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. M. Jones, Mr. Frederick Zimmerman to Miss Margaret Grewelding, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

THOMPSON - REYNOLDS:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Prof. H. Harvey, D.D., Mr. Ralph E. Thompson of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ella C. Reynolds, of South Hamilton.

Deaths

NICHOLSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21st, Amelia L. Nicholson, aged 45 years.

BOLGER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 22d, Mr. James Bolger, aged 38 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 29, 1871

Marriages

SCOFIELD - WILBUR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. -?- by Rev. S. Scoville, Oscar W. Scofield of -?- Del. Co., to Mary F. Wilbur of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

CORNELL - THOMPSON:  in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. -?- by Rev. J.C. Jones Mr. E.B. Cornell of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Hannah Thompson of Guilford.

BELL - WHITE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d? at the residence of A.L. Tuttle Esq. by Re.v W.H. Harrington, Mr. J.L.W. Bell of Emporia, Kansas to Miss S. Ella White, of Columbus, N.Y.

BUCHANAN - THOMAS:  At the residence of C.H. Pope, Esq. in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d by Rev. R.W. VanSchoick, Mr. Charles Buchanan of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Harriet c. Thomas, of the same place.

SARLES - PECK:  By the same, at the M.E. Parsonage in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d?, Mr. N.G. Sarles of Pittsfield N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Anna E. Peck of the same place.

PAINE - DOOLITTLE:  Also, by the same, at the same place, Nov. 22ds, Mr. Wells Paine of Nanda, N.Y. to Miss Celia M. Doolittle of -?-. N.Y.

Death

COLLINS:  Suddenly at his home in Parma, Mich. on the 231st inst. Rev. William W. Collins, brother of Levi S. Collins, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] in the 56th year of his age.  "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me" - Ps. 23:4.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 29, 1871

Marriage

PRESTON - STANLEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev.  H. Wheeler, Mr. Ira B. Preston of Great Bend, Pa., to Miss Nancy C. Stanley of Norwich.

Death

BUSH:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th, Mr. Roswell R. Bush, aged 59 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 30, 1871

Marriages

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26th, by Rev. D. Davis, Mr. Jerome W. hackett of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Maria Hutchinson, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's parents, Nov. 15th by Rev. Jas. C. nightingale, of Smithville, Mr. Dwight Ballard of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Harrit G. Skinnin.

In Sing Sing, nov. 23d, by Rev. H.C. Freeman, Mr. J.D. Van Valkenburgh of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Clara Augusta Payne.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 22, 1871

Marriages

GUTHRIE - WESCOTT:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 7th, by Rev. S Scoville, Mr. Archie Guthrie of St. Paul, Minn. to Miss Frankie E. Wescott, daughter of Dr. O.R. Wescott.

PRESTON - STANLEY:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Ira Preston of Great Bend, Pa. to Miss Nancy C. Stanley, of this village.

PRINCE - BELL: At the Baptist Parsonage in this village, Nov. 16th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Frederick George Prince, of Albany, to Miss Almeda Bell of Sangerfield, N.Y. [Oneida Co.]

RUSSELL - BEEBE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. David A. Russell of Carlisle, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.] to Miss Amelia Beebe of North Norwich.

ROBERTS - CUNNINGHAM:  At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, by Rev Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Livingston J. Roberts to Miss Lizzie M. Cunningham, all of Greene.

SEYMOUR - ESTABROOKS:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Charles T. Seymour M.D. of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Mary Estabrooks, of Afton.

GRIDLEY - SEXMITH:  At the bride's home, in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Alfred H. Gridley, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice L. Sexmith, of Afton.

VANDERHULE - MANN:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Nov. 8th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Elisha W. Vanderhule to Mrs. Maria A. Mann, both of Afton.

POTTER - DYE:  At the Parsonage, North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 31st, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Myron H. Potter, of Taylor [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss E.M. Dye, of Pitcher.

DURKEE - NORTHRUP:  At the residence of the bride's father in Deansville, Oneida Co. [NY], Nov. 8th by Rev. A.C. Smith assisted by Rev. H. Woodward, Mr. Martin H. Durkee to Miss Lucie A. Northrup, both of Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY].

PECK - RICHARDSON:  At Killawog [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Frank F. Peck of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice E. Richardson, of Killawog.

Deaths

MORRISON: At the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. J.D. Pope, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Mary A. Morrison, aged 70 years and 9 months.

SHIFFER:  At the residence of his brother-in-law, J.D. McFarland, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, of consumption, Mr. Josiah C. Shiffer, aged 49? years.

MERRIAM:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, Nora Merriam, aged 2 years and 4 months.

FEEK:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 16th, Minerva [Feek] wife of Jacob Feek.

READ:  At the residence of her father, D.M. Randall, Esq. in this village [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. Nov. 15th, Hattie A. [Read] wife of J.D Read, aged 32 years.

In the death of this worthy lady, society mourns the loss of a useful and devoted member, parents an amiable and interesting daughter, husband an affectionate companion, sister and brothers a favorite associate.  As a tribute of respect to the memory of the subject of this notice, the following lines are respectfully dedicated to the bereaved husband:

O, mourn for the lost and the cherished of earth, / Death sceptre hath triumphed o'er beauty and worth; / Corruption now feeds on the radiant bloom, / And affection and friendship are hid in the tomb.

A husband's heart grieves, and a parent's heart sighs; / For low in the grave their beloved now lies; / While sister and brothers respond with a moan, / As they think upon her who forever has gone.

Sweet memory would cherish her image so dear, / And love would confirm it with many a tear; / While fond retrospection reveals us the past, / Like the mirror which shows what behind us is cast. 

In pleasing remembrance, we bring unto mind / Each token of love from a being so kind / Each hallowed memorial of friendship sincere, / Which severed, but still nearer our hearts to endear

But she's gone, and her presence and friendship no more / Shall cheer us, for now is her mortal course o'er; / And a beloved companion sleeps cold in the earth.

But hark! from that sepulcher cometh a voice; / Why mourn you, ye mortals? O rather rejoice! / Beyond the dark boundaries, let faith lead your gaze / To that blissful hope which religion displays.

The DeRuyter New Era says that as Orrin Seaman of that town [DeRuyter, Madison Co. NY], was returning home election day, he was kicked in the abdomen by one of his horses, from the effect of which he died about 11 o'clock A.M. Thursday.  A postmortem examination was held by Drs Clarke and Mudge, and resulted in finding a rupture of the lower portion of the small intestine.

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 20th inst., Jonathan Wells, Esq. aged 67 years.  Mr. Wells is so well known in this vicinity, that no further notice than that of his death is required to awaken a general feeling of bereavement.

He was born in November, 1804, on the Buttolph farm, one mile north of this village.  Thence his father removed to Preston in 1810.  About 1834, Mr. Wells left a farm in Preston and removed to this village, with his wife and children, and entered into business with the late Truman Enos, in the tanning and shoe business.  A few years later, he purchased the forwarding house now occupied by E. Smith & Co. where he continued in business until about eighteen to twenty years ago.

He has been at all times prominent in every work of improvement in our midst.  He was Postmaster of Norwich under Gen. Harrison; President of the Norwich Academy, and Vice President and Director of the Bank of Norwich from its organization.  Mr. Wells leaves two daughters surviving.  His wife died a few years since, and his son died a student at Yale College, about eighteen years ago.

Perhaps no man is left among us who so perfectly represents the firmly just man as did Mr. Wells.  No man ever suspected him of a dishonest act.  He loved honesty for its own sake, and he hated any man guilty of practices not honest.  He was outspoken in his opinions, and this led him to sometimes seem obstinate, but those who knew him best, knew that he was true as steel, kind, and anxious to be right.  Convinced, he held his convictions firmly.  Seldom are we called to note the departure of a truer, a better man, and we mistake much if the tear of sorrow does not course from many an eye at the news of his death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 22, 1871

Marriages

HILL - HILL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 10th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Geo. W. Hill to Miss Eliza A. Hill, all of Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

COSS- McKEE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Sept. 26th?, Mr. Orlando Coss of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Mrs. Nellie McKee of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

PALMER - LEWIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. Ray Palmer of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Eva Lewis of McDonough.

Deaths

ROCKWELL:  In Blanchardville, LaFayette County, Wis. Oct. 24th, after a lingering illness, Parner [Rockwell] wife of Dana B. Rockwell, and only daughter of the late Hon. Thomas Carter, of Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], aged 35 years, 7 months and 21 days.

IRONS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, William E. Irons, aged 95? years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 22, 1871

Death

CLINE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, of Scarlet Fever, Charle W. [Cline] only child of Jay and Addie Cline, aged two years, eight months and sixteen days.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 23, 1871

Marriage

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. Henry P. Olin to Miss Mary P. Rice, daughter of Robert Rice.

Death

At Page Brook [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 13th, Minnie R. [Lownsberry] infant daughter of Reuben and Angeline Lownsberry, aged 3 months.

"We should not weep that she has gone, / Nor mourn her early doom; / the bud that opes most lovely here, / In Heaven will brightest bloom.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 23, 1871

Marriage

On the 9th of the present month, in Trinity Chapel, New York, Bishop Morris, of Oregon, united in marriage his nephew, Mr. J.W. Morris, of Pennsylvania to Miss Josephine R. Ambler, of Bangall, Dutchess Co. N.Y. who will be remembered here as the accomplished young lady who spent some months in Sherburne as governess to the daughters of Conductor Evarts.  The ceremony in the chapel is described as a very brilliant scene.  The happy pair departed upon their bridal tour, at the end of which they were to settle in the home of the groom, in Pennsylvania, where he holds a high position as civil engineer. The many Sherburne friends of the bride will cordially congratulate her on the happy event.

Deaths

In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], October 18th, William E. Irons, son of Orlando Irons, aged 25 years, 7 months and 18 days.  

Relieved from thy sufferings, dear William, / Gone in life's youthful bloom, / When thou wert the dearest, we must lay thee / Down in the cold silent tomb.

Fond parents, a dear child is taken, / One of your number you'll miss, / But hope, that in the bright future, / You'll meet him again in sweet bliss.

Kind brothers, the voice of his welcome / No more will be heard in our home, / But strive to meet him in heaven, / Where we trust his spirit has flown.

Loving wife, thy companion is missing, / Thine earthly protector is gone, / But remember the God of the widow, / Will not leave thee entirely alone.

May God, in his infinite mercy, / Protect the fatherless one, / May he watch and guard Little Willie / And direct him aright for His own.

Mr. Irons was one of the earliest to enlist from this town for the defense of his country in the war of the rebellion.  On the second call for troops he enlisted in Company C., Capt. Brodie, of the 61st Reg. commanded by Colonel F.C. Barlow; and went out at the same time with Lieut. C.A. Fuller, the lamented Capt. Isaac Plumb, and other heroic Sherburne boys.  He was not so much in active service as some of the others owing to the fact that his naturally slender constitution could not endure hard service, but his companions in arms speak of him as a good and faithful soldier.

He was sick for a time at Annapolis and Alexandria and was finally transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, in which he remained till the close of the war.  While in this Corps he was on one or two occasion actively engaged and his soldierly qualities raised him to the rank of sergeant.

At the close of the war, he returned to his Sherburne home and resumed his former employment.  His industry, integrity and sobriety, entitled him to the esteem of our citizens, who sincerely condole with the bereaved friends in their loss.

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From a private letter received by one of our citizens we learn that a man named Samuel Jaycox died at Wooster, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 14th inst. who, had he lived till the day before Christmas, would have been one hundred years old.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 15, 1871

Marriages

BENNETT - KING:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 7th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. G.H. Bennett of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Georgiaett A. King, of Unadilla.

MEAD - RANDALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Alfred Mead of Penn, Mich., to Miss Nancy M. Randall, of Greene.

ROBINS - HILLS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 3d, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. J.... Robins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Emma Hills, of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

TAYLOR:  At the residence of Dr. Rhodes, No. 9 Hayes St., Nov. 10th, 1871, Daisy Josephine [Taylor] daughter of J. C. and Ida P. Taylor, and granddaughter of Dr. Rhodes aged 2 months and 16 days.

McGOWAN:  In East Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Miss Sarah A. McGowan, aged 37 years.

CORNISH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Mr. Augustus Cornish, aged 51 years.

HAYES:  In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. A.... Hayes aged 64? years and 7 months.

PER LEE:  In McLean, Tompkins Co. [NY], Nov. 2d, Adelia [Per Lee] wife of Edmond G. Per Lee, in the 23d year of her age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 15, 1871

Marriages

RUSSELL - BEEBE:  In the M.E. Church, at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. David A. Russell of Carltain, N.Y. [Orleans Co.] to Miss Amelia Beebe, of No. Norwich.

BREED - BIRDLEBOUGH:  At the house of the bride in German [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, by Rev. G.V. Berham, Mr. Ledra Breed of Dundee, Kane Co. Ill., to Miss Francis A. Birdlebough of German, Chenango Co. N.Y.

BOWEN - COLLINS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the evening of the 5th inst. by Rev. Ira Hyde, Mr. Lewis Bowen, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cora Collins, of Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY].

PALMER - LEWIS:  At the house of the bride's father, in McDonough, Nov. 4th, Mr. Ray Palmer of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Eva Lewis, of McDonough.

PIKE - FULLER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. L. Nelson Pike, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Delia E. Fuller, of Sherburne.

Death

CON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her father, Mr. Frederick Wailer, on the 4th inst. Gertrude [Con] wife of Hurlburt Con, aged 21 years and 2 months.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 15, 1871

Marriage

DODGE - HULL:  In North Haven, Conn., Oct. 26th, Mr. James O. Dodge of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lovinia B. Hull, of the former place.

Deaths

BARTLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th, Mr. John W. Bartle, aged 67 years.  The deceased, the son of David Bartle, was born on the 28th day of January 1804 on the farm in Oxford, where he died, and where he had continued to reside until his death.  By frugality, industry, temperance, and honest toil, he had acquired a competence.  During a life marked by great integrity, uprightness in his dealings with others and honest in his worldly affairs, he had the unbounded confidence of all who knew him, and by his death the community are called to mourn the loss of an honest man, a kind neighbor, and a good citizen.

JACOBS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of his brother, Daniel B Jacobs, Mr. Israel Jacobs, aged 40 years.

A runaway occurred in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday afternoon last, which resulted in the death of Richard W. Osgood.  a gentleman well known throughout the County, and who resided a few miles from this village, in the town of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  The particulars are as follows:  Richard and his younger brother Ray, had come to the village early in the day, and had been engaged in settling accounts between themselves - Richard owing Ray some money on the estate that was left the heirs by their father.  In the settlement Ray took a horse from Richard - one of the span that was driven on that day.  After the settlement the two brothers and Lyman VanTassel got into the wagon near the Post Office and drove over the river and around Washington Square at a rapid gait, for the purpose, as is understood, of showing up the team, and especially the horse purchased by Ray.

On returning, VanTassel was driving, and while coming up Fort Hill, the bits broke in one of the horses' mouth, and the team started into a run.  They came down the hill and across the river bridge at a fearful rate of speed, and all three of the men hold of the reins trying to stop them.  Their unified efforts succeeded as they left the bridge in pulling or partly turning the team to the right, and they ran up along side of the awning posts on the Island.  As they passed over a large stone in front of the Pettis House, Richard was thrown headfirst onto the stones, his feet remaining caught in the wagon, in this condition he was dragged in front of the Bank, where he was left. The team made a complete circle and Ray and VanTassel jumped out and caught them by the heads.

A number of our citizens immediately ran to Richard's assistance, but he was found to be dead.  The blow had caused death instantly, and he presented a ghastly and fearful sight.  A medical examination revealed the fact that his neck was broken, and his skull fractured in two places, either fracture being sufficient to cause death.  The deceased leaves a little daughter, not quite two years old, his wife having died at the time of its birth, also several brothers and sisters.  His age was thirty-four years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 16, 1871

Marriages

At Zion Church, Nov. 6th, by the Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Livingston J. Roberts to Miss Lizzie R. Cunningham, all of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by the Rev. A. F. Brown, Mr. G. Gross of Greene, to Miss Sarah Bullock of Kettleville [Broome Co. NY].

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Emerson Smith, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss Phebe Tice, of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 16, 1871

Marriages

FAGAN - LAURENs:  At the Roman Catholic Church on the 16th inst. by Rev. A.P. Luddon, Mr. Thomas Fagan and Miss Esther Laurens, both of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. M. Jones, of Smyrna, Mr Frederick Zimmerman and Miss Margaret Grewelding, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, 17th inst., Wm. E. Irons, son of Orlando Irons, aged about 25 years.

With sincere sorrow we record the death of a most estimable lady, Mrs. C.L. Easton, who, after a lingering and painful illness, went to her rest on Tuesday afternoon this week.  Her age was 57 years.  The deceased has been a resident of Sherburne for eighteen years, and during all that time, we venture to affirm that not an ill word has ever been spoken of her.  She was a true woman in the full meaning of the term, a faithful friend, a devoted wife and mother, and a consistent Christian. She will be missed from a large social circle, from the Church of which she was an ornament; but above all from the home where she was reverenced for her excellent qualities of head and heart.  The flowers with which affectionate hands profusely decked her remains, were emblematic of the loveliness and purity of her life.  Though this dispensation has been long anticipated, it is none the less afflictive.  The sufferings of the departed though at times intense, were borne with Christian fortitude and patience, and the immediate friends who have the warmest sympathies of our whole community, may console themselves with the reflection that after a pure and blameless life, her final passage was peaceful and resigned.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 8, 1871

Marriages

PALMER - LEWIS:  At the residence of the bride's father, in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. Ray Palmer of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Eva Lewis of the former place.

BILLINGS - LONG:  At Warehouse Point, Ct., Oct. 25th, by Rev. Edward Goodrich, Mr. Burnette M. Billings, of Earlville, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ella A. Long, of the former place.

FERRIS - STOKES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1st, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Morell L. Ferris to Miss Oliva Stokes, of Smyrna.

PHELPS - WARD:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1st, Mr. Almer H. Phelps to Miss Angenette Ward, all of New Berlin.

BUCHANAN - THOMAS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. R.W. Van Schoick, Mr. Charles Buchanan to Miss Harriet C. Thomas, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

GOODENOUGH - HALL:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 24, by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Delance Goodenough to Miss Constantina E. Hall, both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH - TICE:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Emerson Smith of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Phebe Tice of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

COAN:  At the residence of her father, Fred K. Woiler, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, of consumption and dropsy, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Gertrude Coan, aged 21 years, 2 months and 18 days.

VAN KEUREN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th, suddenly, Josephine [Van Keuren] youngest daughter of Dr. F. Van Keuren, aged 2 years.

HARRIS:  In Milford, Delaware, Nov. 3d, suddenly, Gen. Levi Harris, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

From the Telegraph we learn that on Monday evening of last week a fatal accident occurred a short distance beyond Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], on the midland Railroad.  A work train in moving backwards came in collision with some platform cars, and a man named Kelly, a workman residing at Sidney, was killed.  The Conductor of the work train, J.C. Boyce, had his arm broken at the same time.

About two weeks since a sad accident occurred in the family of Daniel Beardesly, of Shavertown, Delaware County, N.Y., which resulted in the death of one of their children under the following circumstances:  It seems that two or more children were playing in a room adjoining the one occupied by the family, and in their sport the play of "tie up sheep" was proposed and entered into, a small leather string which their father had cut a day or two previous being used for the purpose.  They fastened one end of the string to a small nail about halfway up the wall, and on the other end was formed a noose or running knot, which they put over their heads and around their necks.  The next oldest boy had it around his neck, but not playing his part as well as wished by the oldest boy, Mark, he (Mark) put it over his own head to show his brother how it ought to be done, when in his pranks, the noose was drawn so tightly as to render him helpless, and when found a few minutes after he was dead and cold.  It is supposed that the children were at first in ignorance of the result.  The body when found, was inclined forward, resting upon the toes, the knees almost touching the floor.  The parents were absent from the house at the time, and their grief at the sad occurrence cannot well be realized.  The victim was but twelve years of age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 8, 1871

Marriage

BUSHNELL - CLINTON:  At the American Hotel in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24, by Rev. Wheeler, Mr. Frank Bushnell to Miss Georgie Clinton, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Death

HOUSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, Oct. 22, Hiram La Mottie [House], only child of Charles and Esther House, aged 2 years, 8 months and 19 days.

Our Father's taken him he gave / To be with us a little while, / Although he lies within the grave, / We can look up and smile.

We know it was our Father's will / If we did want him here, / But we'll submit to our Father's will / And dry up every tear.

We know that he is happy now, / In that bright world so fair / With gentle Eva by his side, / A bright angelic pair.

Then farewell Mottie, slumber on / In God's dear arms of lvoe, / And we will strive, when done with earth, / To meet thee up above.  

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 8, 1871

Deaths

CHAMBERLAIN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, Esther [Chamberlain], wife of Rev. J.H. Chamberlain.

WOODWARD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, Jedediah Woodward, Esq. aged 78 years.

L.R. Chittenden, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], was fatally injured on the 24th, by being struck by a piece of timber while assisting in making some repairs on Mr. Dings' wagon shop.  He died the following morning.  He was a genial open hearted young man, and his death caused general regret.  he was a brother to Dr. J.R. Chittenden of this city.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 9, 1871

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Arthur? Mead of Penn. Cass Co. Michigan to Miss Nancy M. Randall, of Greene.

In Bee Branch Township, Mo. Sept. 21st? at the residence of Rev. J.N. Reid by the same, Mr. Charles Hopkins of Clark Township, Charlton Co. Mo., to Miss Ureita? Wheeler, of Bucklin township, Lian Co. Missouri.

Death

In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr.Am.... Hayes, aged 84 years and 7 months.

Sherburne News Sherburne, NY, November 9, 1871

Marriage

PIKE - FULLER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. L. Nelson Pike of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Delia E. Fuller, of Sherburne.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 1, 1871

Marriages

SHUMWAY - GRAVES:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 25th, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Mr. Charles Shumway, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma Graves, daughter of C.S. Graves.

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]:  Quite a crowd collected at the station at Latham's Cornes on Wednesday the 25th to witness the departure of C.L. Shumway, Esq. of Norwich, with his fair young bride.  The bride was prettily and tastefully dressed, and was of course the center of attraction, while the gentlemanly bridegroom bore his honors well.  [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, nov. 1, 1871]

BUSHNELL - CLINTON:  At the American Hotel, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Frank Bushnell to Miss Georgie Clinton, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

NILES - PARTRIDGE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. John C. Ward, Mr. Allen Niles, of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], to Mrs. Barnaby Partridge of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. & Mrs. Wm. S. Moore celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage, by a wooden wedding on the third of October.  It was a very pleasant affair.

Deaths

HOUSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Hiram Lamottie House, aged 2 years, 9 months and 19 days.

CHAMBERLAIN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, Esther [Chamberlain], wife of Rev. J.H. Chamberlain.

WOODWARD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, of paralysis, Jedediah Woodward, Esq., aged 73 years.

TICKNER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 21st, Mrs. Mahala Tickner aged 57 years.

It is feared that Rev. J.T. Goodrich, formerly pastor of the Universalist Church in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], met with his death at the late Chicago fire.  His family are visiting friends in Guilford; and knowing that he was to be in Chicago about the time the conflagration occurred, he being engaged in business connected with the Chenango Silver Mining Company of Colorado, and not receiving ay tidings from him since, his family and friends naturally became alarmed.  Mr. Bradley, a relative, has visited Chicago, and learned that Mr. Goodrich had stopped at one of the hotels on the afternoon previous to the fire, his name appearing upon the register, with bill unpaid.  The hotel was burned, but it is thought that the inmates escaped.  Mr. G. had quite an amount of money upon his person, and may have escaped from the burning building, to fall into the clutches of the bands of robbers who infested the streets on that terrible night.  The distressed family have the sympathies of the entire community.

GRISWOLD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Richard Griswold, M.D., in the 76th year of his age.  

It is with sadness that we record the death of Richard Griswold, who departed this life last Monday afternoon, at the ripe age of 76 years.  Thus, has another of the landmarks been removed from the pathway of life.  Mr. Griswold came to Bainbridge from Cairo, Greene County, in 1816.  Soon after he was joined in marriage to Miss Lydia Newell, daughter of Thomas Newell.  He was the father of ten children - five boys and five girls - seven of whom are yet living.  For more than half a century Mr. Griswold has trod our streets and been known among the active businessmen of Bainbridge.  What changes he has witnessed on these grounds, but few remain behind to relate.  Bainbridge, from a little hamlet, grew to a vigorous business center, died and sank to rest in its former quietude, and has again returned to life and business strength never before known to its inhabitants.  Many are the enterprises which have stirred her people in all these years - his life - and but few could more faithfully detail the incidents in the history of Bainbridge than he.  Bainbridge Review

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 1, 1871

Death

The brief announcement of the death of Judge Wheeler in the columns of the Telegraph, was a painful surprise to his many friends, and a more extended notice of the life and death of one who was an honor to old Chenango, seems fitting.  Ezekiel Wheeler, grandfather of Judge Wheeler, was one of the first settlers of the Unadilla Valley.  Here Ezra Wheeler was born, and in the schoolhouse, at old Union, near his home, he received the first rudiments of his education.  He attended the Oxford Academy in '39 and '40 and was so far advanced in his studies that he entered Union College, Schenectady, in 1841, two years in advance.  He graduated from this college with high honors, and entered upon the profession of law, which he ennobled.  He was emphatically an honest lawyer.  He chose Berlin, Wisconsin, for his home, and won the respect and esteem of his townsmen, which was shown by electing him to the highest offices in their power.  He was a member of the 38th Congress, and here the sterling honesty of his character showed itself in a way which, although it cost hm his standing as a Democrat, is yet an honor to his memory.  In a vote for the extinction of slavery he, with three other noble Democrats, who could neither be bribed or bought, voted with the Republican party.  He is beyond the reach of praise or blame, but it is refreshing to look at the example of an honest politician, who was true to his conviction of right.  The roll of honor reads thus:  Ezra Wheeler, John A. Griswold, Moses F. Odell, Joseph Bailey.  For several months previous to death, Judge Wheeler resided at Puebla, Colorado, where he had gone for his health.  His wife was with him the last few weeks of his life, and such was the nature of the disease, Consumption, that he kept up strength and courage till the last.  In the place where he spent the best part of his life, Berlin, Wisconsin, his memory is precious.  He is spoken of as the honest lawyer and although his talents made him eminently successful in his profession, he often engaged in the higher office of peacemaker, although his pecuniary interests might suffer thereby.  peace to his memory.  E.J. Richmond

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 1, 1871

Deaths

The Late Judge Wheeler:  Those who were residents of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], in 1840, especially those who were students in the Academy at that time, will remember a pale, slender young man, with a high broad forehead, and independent bearing, who was the student, in that large and flourishing school.  This was the last year young Wheeler spent in Oxford.  From there he went to Union College, Schenectady, which he entered two years in advance.

He graduated from Union with high honors, and then turned his steps westward, where he found a home in Berlin, Wis., and where his family still reside.  He was a Lawyer by profession, that noblest work of God, an honest lawyer.  Instances are related now, where he reconciled quarrels and prevented lawsuits, by which he might have pocketed hundreds of dollars.  Dr. A.H. Guernsey, who has recently visited his old home in Chenango County, related an occurrence of this kind, which came under his observation.  An irate old gentleman came rushing into the judge's office in a state of high excitement, and offered him fifty dollars as a retainer fee, in a suit which he was about to commence against the firm of A.B. & Co.  "I thought they were very honorable men," said the Judge.  "So they always have been," said the man.  "I've had thousands of dollars of deal with them, but now they have failed to fulfill their contract, and it's damaged me one thousand dollars, and I'll be revenged!"  Judge Wheeler wrote a kind letter to the firm, stating the case, and received an immediate answer, thanking their old friend for his forbearance.  They assured him that the failure was more of a disappointment to them, than to him, and they were ready to pay all damages.  The old friend was a good deal ashamed and thanked the judge for his management of the matter, and "what is your fee!? he asked.  "Five dollars," was the reply.

Judge Wheeler's sterling honesty was so highly appreciated, that after filling many offices of trust, he was sent as representative to the 38th Congress, but here his noble trait stood in the way of his popularity.  Although a democrat, he believed Slavery to be the great curse of the nation, and voted with three other democrats, and with the entire Republican party for its extinction.  This roll of hoor should be remembered now that slavery is no more.  Joseph Bailey, John A. Griswold, Moses T. Odell, Ezra Wheeler.

The bad ventilation of the room in which the House of Representatives meets, perhaps sowed the seeds of the disease, consumption, of which he died. The last few months of his life were spent in Puebla, Colorado, where he had gone hoping that the climate might restore him to health.  The grandfather of Judge Wheeler was one of the first settlers of Guilford.  His home was in the Unadilla valley, near Mt. Upton, where the judge was born, and where his aged mother and several of his near relatives till reside.  E.J. R.

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Guilford, Oct. 28th, 1871:  Mr. Editor:  You mentioned in your last issue the fears entertained by the family of Rev. J.T. Goodrich regarding his safety, knowing he was in Chicago at the time of the conflagration.  His many friends in this vicinity, and elsewhere, will be pained to learn that no trace can be found of the missing man.  Permission has been given us by the afflicted family, to give you the few facts of this sad event, which have been gathered from weary search in the doomed city.

Aaren Bradley, a brother-in-law of Mr. Goodrich, went to Chicago Oct. 18th, where he was joined by J.C. Goodrich, a son of the unfortunate man, and a most thorough search was made.  All hospitals, asylums, and every conceivable place of refuge were diligently searched, but all to no purpose, except to elicit the following facts:

The clerk of the Metropolitan Hotel was found and produced the register of the Hotel, which he preserved, from which was ascertained that Mr. Goodrich arrived at the Metropolitan on the evening of the 5th of October and engaged board and a suite of rooms for an indefinite period, expecting to remain several weeks, as his family knew.  On Saturday evening, Oct. 7th, several gentlemen, friends of his met in his rooms for purposes of business.  On Sunday, he attended Dr. King's church; but was known to have been in his room up to the hour of retiring.  This was the last seen of him. the Hotel caught fire about 3 o'clock A.M. of Monday.

Dr. Smith of Chicago, an intimate friend of Mr. G. had an appointment with him for Monday.  He gives it as his belief that he perished in the flames.

A large number of business letters, papers, etc., intended for Mr. G. remained unclaimed.

All are of the opinion that he has met his untimely death in this terrible, heart-rending manner.  Mrs. Goodrich is in Guilford with her friends and has the warmest sympathy of the entire community in this terrible trial.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 2, 1871

Death

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Oct. 29th, Mr. Frederick Terwilliger, aged 84 years.

Mr. Terwilliger was one of our earliest pioneer settlers.  he came into this town with his father as early as 1800.  His father, Solomon Terwilliger, settled in the southwest corner of the town.  In early manhood the deceased located himself on the east side of the Chenango, four miles below this village, where he has resided until within the last few years, when he became a resident with his son in this village.  He has ever been an industrious and useful man, and in all the relations of life has sustained an unblemished reputation.  Thus, one after another our early settlers are passing from the scenes of their usefulness and leaving the wilderness they entered fertile fields to their descendants.  Let us revere their heroic virtues, and endeavor to imitate their example.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 25, 1871

Marriages

STEVENS - SNEIDEKER:  At the Congregational Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. Sam Scoville, Mr. George F Stevens to Miss kate Sneideker, all of Norwich.

WILLIAMS - HOUSE:  At the residence of Mr. Nagel, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Frank Williams of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frances House, of Norwich.

LAW - SWEENEY:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 8th, by Rev. E.D. Brown, Mr. Miles Law of North Pharsalia, Chenango Co. N.Y. to Miss Susan F Sweeney, of Stoughton, Mass.

BRIGHAM - LEADBETTER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Mr. Henry Brigham to Miss Alice Leadbetter.

GARRET - CHRISTMAN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, by justice newell, Mr. Garret of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] to Widow Christman.

RICKARD - ABEL:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 5th, by Rev. John S. Bacon, Mr. A.C. Rickard of Skaneateles [Onondaga Co. NY], formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss margaret M. Abel, of Fultonville, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.].

Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Dixon celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on Monday evening, 9th inst.  About 50 guests were present.  Noticeable among the presents were a life-size tin portrait of the groom, executed by Prof. J.R. Evans late of Buffalo, N.Y.

Deaths

MARKHAM:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Mr. Charles Markham, aged 82 years.

TAYLOR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, quite suddenly of apoplexy, Mr. Alfred Taylor, son of Richard Taylor, Esq., aged 47 years 1 month and 2 days.

The sudden death of Alfred Taylor, Esq., has cast a gloom over all.  His friends thought him in the best of health, but on Thursday, while at work in his barn, he was seized by a fit, and lived but a few minutes.  Mr. Taylor was a man of unimpeachable integrity, respected and loved by all who knew him.

WILBUR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, Mr. Thompson Wilbur, in the 80th year of his age.

HARRINGTON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, Mr. James H. Harrington, aged 56? years.

McLEAN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, Marian [McLean] wife of James H. McLean, aged 36? years.

JONES:  In Centre Village, N.Y. [Broome Co.], March 9th, Mr. C.W. Jones, aged 65 years and 8 months.  Mr. Jones had suffered much for the past five years, being afflicted at various times with partial strokes of paralysis, the last of which put an end to his days.  He bore a reputation for integrity in business, and faithfulness in all the relations of life, and when he found that the time of his departure drew near, he longed to be absent from his shattered body, that he might realize the future toward which his faith pointed.

JONES:  In Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Sept. 20th, Mrs. Martha Jones, aged 65 years and 19 days.  Mrs. Jones was stricken down with paralysis on Saturday, the 16th and died on the 20th.  Less than a year ago this devoted wife, mother and Christian followed the remains of her dear departed husband to the grave, and since then she has walked alone the pathway of life, tenderly caring for those of her family whom misfortune had touched with a remorseless hand.  she was indeed a devoted wife, a kind mother, and a sincere Christian, and she will be missed with sad regret by her relatives and a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  But our loss is her gain, for she departed from this earth in the faith of a blessed Redeemer.  

Then, happy soul, thy days are ended, / All thy mourning days below; / Go, by angel guards attended, / To the sight of Jesus, go!

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 25, 1871

Marriage

WESSEL - STRATTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Frank Wessel of East Greene [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice Stratton, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 26, 1871

Deaths

In New Ohio [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 22d, Mrs. Patty Watrous, aged 62? years and 7 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th Nellie G. [Lawton], aged 2 years and 7 months, Sept. 28th, Lizzie S. [Lawton], aged 6 months and 15 days, children of Silas and Claris Lawton.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, Mrs. MahalaTurner, aged 57 years.

We take the following obituary on the death of O.E. Wilbur, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], from the Lawrence, Kansas, Tribune of a recent date:  It is with a natural felling of regret and sorrow that we have to record the death of O.E. Wilber, for four years an attache of the Tribune, his disease was typhus fever.  He was born in Western New York in 1837 and was consequently thirty-four years old.  His sufferings were very great, but he bore them with great resignation.  It is pleasant for us, now that Mr. Wilber has left this world for a better one, to be able to bear testimony to his many Christian qualities.  He was a most devoted husband and father.  He loved his family and cared for them most industriously, consistently and tenderly.  He brought to his home in Lawrence his mother and sister and cared for them the same as for his wife and children.  In his connection with the Tribune, and we know also in all his relations, he was a most faithful, conscientious, honest man.  His fidelity and scrupulous conscientiousness in everything he undertook to do was a peculiar trait of his character.  He was active, punctual, careful, laborious in whatever he engaged.  He leaves a wife and two children and a mother and sister to mourn and suffer his loss.  We desire to extend our earnest sympathies to his bereaved family.