Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 10, 18712

Marriages

CASE - AVERY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Wiley Case to Miss Mary M. Avery, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

FINCH - WHEELER:  In Susquehanna, Pa, June 1st by John P. Hazen, Esq., Mr. Sidney E. Finch, of Fenton Broome Co. [NY], to Mrs. Mary H. Wheeler, only daughter of John C Rogers, of Oxford.

WILLARD - ALLENDORF:  In Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY], Sept. 22d, by Rev Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Marcus S. Willard, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma E. Allendorf, of the former place.

MILLER - ROUNDS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 25th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Ira Miller to Miss Maryette Rounds, both of Oxford.

JACOBS - RATHBONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 1st, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Franklin H. Jacobs to Miss Deditha A. Rathbone, all of Oxford.

CAMPBELL - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22, by Rev. G.W. Stone, Mr. Oliver A. Campbell, of Ellenville, Ulster Co. [NY] to Miss Jennie F Stone, of Oxford.

BARNARD - LYON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 8th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. E.A. Barnard to Miss Hattie A. Lyon, all of Greene.

PERKINS - SALISBURY:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 1st, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Oscar R. Perkins of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie C. Salisbury, of Greene.

BOYNTON - COPELAND:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] Oct. 2d, by Rev. S.H. Howe, Mr. Fitz Boynton to Miss Annie J. Copeland only daughter of William S. Copeland, Esq., all of Cortland.

Deaths

THOMPSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 6th, Doct. James Thompson, for many years a prominent and respected citizen of this place, aged 76 yrs.

BACON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 7th, of typhoid fever, Mr. Henry A. Bacon, aged 24 years, son of Loren Bacon.

SWIFT:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 28th, Mr. Lansing Swift aged 49 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HARRINGTON:  In Juneau, Wis., Sept. 27th, Mr. Adin Harrington, aged 74 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HORSPOLE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 29th, Mr. John Horspole, aged 22 years.

WYMAN:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Mr. Harvey Wyman, aged 75 years.

SMITH:  In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 21st, Mrs. Emily Smith, wife of the late Joseph Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], aged 52 years.

SYMONDS:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 1st, Deacon John Symonds, aged 85 years.

WOOD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 7th, Winnie [Wood] daughter of Frank D. and Mina Wood, aged 16 months.

NEWTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 5th, Gracie [Newton] daughter of H.H. newton, aged 16 months.

MIX:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Oct. 4th, Mrs. Mary E. Mix, aged 34 years.

BAYLEY:  In Fayetteville, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], Sept. 23d, Arabella H. [Bayley] wife of Rev. John Bayley, Rector of Trinity Church, in the 60th year of her age.  Deceased was formerly a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], where her husband was engaged in the ministry.  She was a sister of Mrs. A.C. Scott, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 10, 1872

Marriages

SERGEANT - GRISWOLD:  At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th of Sept. by Rev. H.O. Rowlands, Mrs. John A. Sergeant to Miss Jennie Griswold, all of the same place.

LAW - CHASE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 21, 1872, by Rev. H.C. Webber, Mr. Leonard Law, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Chase, of Ohio.

Deaths

ELDREDGE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 29th, Lester S. [Eldredge] only child or Enos S. Eldredge, aged 4 months and 4 days.

ELDREDGE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, Adaliza F. [Eldredge], wife of Enos S. Eldredge, aged 36 years and 12 days.  Although for years a great sufferer, no one knew to what extent, and but few can imagine, for she bore it with Christian resignation, and calmly waited till the good Master said, "It is enough, come up higher."  She leaves besides her own little family, a large circle of near and dear friends, who deeply feel their loss, yet feel that their loss is her gain.

THOMPSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday October 6th, after a lingering illness, Dr. James Thompson, aged 76 years.

Dr. Thompson was born in Duanesburg, Schenectady County, New York in 1796, and lived upon a farm until the year 1812, when at the age of sixteen he volunteered in the United States service in the second war with England.  He served with distinction and credit at Sacket's Harbor, Plattsburgh and in other frontier service.  At the close of the war, he entered Fairfield college from which he graduated with honor in 1824.  He afterwards became principal of an academy in Schoharie County and taught until he entered the office of Dr. White, of Cherry Valley, with whom he studied medicine.  Upon receiving his diploma, he commanded practice at Sharon where he remained until he removed to this village, in 1834.  Here he engaged in the practice of medicine, combining with it the Druggist business in company with Dr. Mitchell, with whom he remained for some years. The confining life of a close practioner becoming distasteful to him he relinquished it and engaged in other occupations, until disqualified by age and disease, when he retired fully from business.  Early in life he married Miss Polly Guernsey, daughter of the late Peter B. Guernsey of this village, who died in 1847.  He subsequently married Miss Sally Dimmick, who survives him.  By his first wife he had one son and several daughters, who are useful and honored citizens of the respective localities in which they reside.  His son, James G. Thompson, Esq., is at present, and has been for many years, County Clerk of this county, and has held other positions of trust and honor.

Dr. Thompson was a genial whole-hearted man.  He was, when in active life, foremost in all good work, and did much to develop our village in its infancy, and his influence in this direction extended throughout the county.  He was an ardent friend, and suffered those with whom he could not affiliate, to go their own way.  In politics he was a Whig and Republican, and always gave efficient aid to the encouragement and dissemination of the doctrines of those parties.  He was a sincere Christian and was a pioneer, if not one of the founders of the Methodist church in this village, of which he was a member at the time of his death.  His place in the Chruch and society here, long vacant from disease, will be filled by others no more worthy, while he has gone to reap a triumphant reward on high.  The funeral was attended from his residence on Court Street, in this village, by a large circle of relatives and friends, who will cherish his memory as one who always strived to do his whole duty.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 9, 1872

Marriages

DAVIS - AUSTIN:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], at the Rogers House, on the 5th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Hebert Davis to Miss Hattie S. Austin, both of Upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

CASE - AVERY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Wiley Case to Miss Mary M. Avery, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 10, 1872

Death

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 26th, Miss Mary Church, aged 43 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 12, 1872

Marriages

SORENSON - CUSHMAN:  At Christ church, Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10, by the Rev. J.L. Burrows, Rev. Martin F. Sorenson and Jane R. Cushman, both of Sycamore, Illinois.

NEWELL - DUNTON:  At Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 10, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. Henry T. Newell and Miss Cornelia J. Dunton.

Deaths

BAILEY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Ann Bailey, aged 81 years.

Fatal Accident:  On Tuesday evening Stephen Harris was carrying his milk to the factory, when his team became frightened by some portion of the harness breaking and ran away.  Mr. H. was thrown from the wagon and his skull badly fractured.  Drs. VanKeuren and Lyman of this village, and Dr. Avery of Norwich were called, but the fracture was of such a nature that it was deemed useless to attempt an operation.  The physicians remained with him during the night, but nothing could be done to afford relief.  He lingered until about 4 o'clock on Wednesday evening, when he expired.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 12, 1872

Death of the Rev. Harvey Smith

This servant of Christ died at Phelps City, Mo., Sept. 20th, 1872, aged 61 years.  He was born in Coventry, in this county [Chenango Co. NY], and was well-known throughout this entire region.  More than thirty years ago he commenced preaching in Masonville, Delaware county.  After supplying that church for a short time, he was called to the Congregational Church in Triangle, Broome County, and form thence he returned to Masonville.  After filling both of these pulpits with acceptance, he was elected Vice Principal of Laural Bank Seminary in Deposit.  He labored in that capacity for about two years, when he went to Chenango Forks and took charge of the church there.  From there he went to Maine Village in the same county and remained several years.

From Maine Village he was called to the Presbyterian Church in South Armenia, Dutchess County, where he has been settled for the last fourteen years.  On the second of September last, he left his home on a visit to his only son in Nebraska, and a sister in Missouri.  He arrived at the home of his sister, Mrs. J.L. Dort, near Phelps City, Mo., on the 7th.  His visit there was very opportune, as the family were in sore affliction from the recent death of Mr. Dort and one of his sons.  But his words of comfort and sympathy to them were destined to be few.  In a few days he was taken with bloody flux, and after nine days of suffering breathed out his life.

Thus, was suddenly terminated a most useful life.  He had long anticipated this visit to the West.  He had thought much of the need of the West for faithful preachers of the gospel, and advanced as he was in years, he had yet expressed his determination to resign his charge in the East and seek a new field in the West.  His whole soul was in his Master's work, and he longed for nothing so much as to break the bread of life to the destitute ones there.  But God had a higher service for him.  He was permitted to make his long-contemplated visit, but only to find a grave in the West instead of a field of labor.  He was not permitted to lift up his voice there in preaching the gospel he loved, but from there his soul went up to the Master, whose word he had so often proclaimed.

The death of this beloved brother will cast a shadow over the hearts of multitudes who have known and loved him, for he was dear to the hearts of all his friends.  For him to be known, was to be respected, and loved.  He was one of nature's noblemen, richly endowed with fine qualities of mind and heart.  He was unselfish and self-sacrificing to the highest degree.  His life was devoted to the service of his Master in raising up fallen humanity.  No labor was too severe, no sacrifice too great for him to undertake, if thereby he could benefit some fellow creature.  His place will be hard to fill, for his equal in these things is seldom found.

His bereaved family will ever miss his genial presence, his kind words, and many tender offices of affection.  His afflicted people will miss the wise counsels and the solemn warnings and instructions of their late faithful shepherd.  An aged mother will miss the filial caress and pleasant loving voice of her preacher son.  Brothers and sisters, and friends near and distant will miss his cheering visits, and the influence of his happy and devoted spirit.  Yes, we shall see his face no more, and the thought brings sorrow to our hearts.  But with him there is no sorrow.  His labor and his toil are over, his sorrows are all past and he has entered into the rest and reward of the righteous.  W.H.S.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 5, 1872

Deaths

BACON:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Daniel Skinner, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 29th, Mrs. Sally Bacon, aged 54 years.

TERRELL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], August 15th, Mr. Shelby W. Terrell in the 59th year of his age.  Mr. Terrell had lived on the place where he died from early boyhood.  In his death the community loses one of its best citizens, and the Congregational Church, to which he belonged, one of its most faithful members.  W.T.

BURCH:  In Sanford, Broome Co. [NY], August 28th, Miss Eva Josephine Burch, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 19 years.

HAIGHT:  In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], August 31st, Mr. David L. Haight, aged 54 years.

GIFFORD:  In Elgin, Ill., August 5th, Laura [Gifford], widow of the late James Gifford, Esq., aged 71 years and 8 months, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Killed by the Cars:  A little girl, six-years of age, named Mary Lory, was killed at the Oneida Community depot, on the Midland, on Tuesday evening of last week.  Mr. Bumpstead, uncle of the child, was engaged in coupling some platform cars on the down grade near the depot.  The little girl was riding on one of the cars, and when it struck another car, she was thrown off and fell across the track so that one wheel passed over her.  She lived but a few minutes.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 5, 1872

Marriages

BOWEN - MERICLE: At the house of Mr. Elias Thompson, South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Luther Bowen, of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], to Miss Lydia A. Mericle of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

WOODMAN - ANDRESS:  At the Hotel, South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. N. Woodman to Miss Elizabeth Andress, both of Madison, N.Y.

Deaths

KERRY:  At Buffalo [Erie Co. NY], on June -?-, of smallpox, Luther O. Berry, son of Wayne Berry of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], aged 24 years.

BROCKETT:   At Bouckville [Madison Co. NY], August 20th, Arthur K. [Brockett] son of C.Z. Brockett, aged 7 months 20 days.  

Knowest thou friend how it happens that the dear one dies, / God walks daily in his garden while the sun shines high; / In that garden there are roses, beautiful and bright, / And he goes 'round delighted with the lovely sight, / If he marks one gaily blooming, than the rest more fair, / He will pause and look upon it full of tender care, / And the beauteous rose he gathers, in His Bosom Lies, / But on earth are tears and sorrow, for a dear one dies.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 4, 1872

Death

QUINN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], July 11th, Kitty H. [Quinn], only daughter of Francis and Margaret Quinn, aged 9 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 5, 1872

Death

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 27th, of consumption, at the residence of his father, Ransom Macdonald, Esq.

Mr. Macdonald was born in the central part of this State in 1824.  For the past eighteen years a member of the Chenango Co. Bar, he was well known to many residents of the County.  Failing health and feebleness of body for the last two years of his life made the ordinary routine of daily business wearisome, but he attended to the usual duties of his profession until a few weeks previous to his decease.  Of an affectionate disposition he was beloved and valued by those who knew him best and the poor will remember him as a true friend.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 7, 1872

Deaths

MITCHELL:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 31st ult.  Mr. Charles mitchell,, aged 50 years.

FREEMAN:  In this village [Sherburne, NY, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 31st, Melancton H. Freeman, eldest son of Maria Louisa, and late M.M. Freeman, aged 20 years.

LEWIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st, inst., Deborah [Lewis], wife of Deacon Charles Lewis.  Aged 75 years.

The deceased was born in Stonington, Conn. and formed an early acquaintance with Mr. Lewis, whom she married in due time, and with whom she has lived fifty-two years.  In early life she was religiously disposed, and was afterwards received into the Baptist church, which membership she has sustained with marked and consistent character for a period of more than forty years, and those who knew her best, have had within the last year, new proofs of her sincere attachment to Christ and his people.  When near her end, on being reminded that her sufferings were great, but God was able to sustain her, she replied:  "It is before me, but Christ is worthy, this is all my hope!.  In heaven I hope to meet my companions and children."  Her funeral was attended on the 3d inst. at the Baptist church. Sermon by Dea. Brooks, pastor of the Baptist church at Hamilton, from Ephesians 1, 13 and 14.  "In whom ye trusted, etc." a very appropriate and interesting discourse, which was listened to with marked attention by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge NY, September 7, 1872

Marriage

EITAPENCE - FINCH:  At the house of the bride's father, Sidney Center [Delaware Co. NY], August 15th, by Rev. S.N. Robinson, Mr. Fred Eitapence of Utica [Oneida Co. NY], to Sarah M. [Finch], eldest daughter of Joseph Finch, of Sidney Center.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October 1872

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 3, 1872

Marriages

DANIELS - ANDREWS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 26th, by Rev. Scoville, Mr. Harvey J. Daniels to Miss Bell Andrews, daughter of B.B. Andrews, Esq., all of Norwich.

ALLEN - BLAN:  At the Ascension Church, Sept. 23d, by Rev. O. Hutton, Mr. James T. Allen, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lena Blan, of Washington, D.C.

LEWIS - TAYLOR:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 29th by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. George W. Lewis of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma Taylor, of Pharsalia.

WHEELER - STRATTON:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 3d, by Rev. Amos Crocker, Mr. Alexis M. Wheeler, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Clara Stratton.

HOLT - PIERCE:  At the residence of the bridegroom's mother, Sept 23d, by Rev. J. M. McGahen, Mr. William E. Holt, of South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Adell H. Pierce, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

HOLDRIDGE - NOBLE:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 16th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Lewis Holdridge to Miss Clara E. Noble, both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

KING:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, Freddie M. [King] son of Albert and julia king, aged 4 months and 24 days.

HOLDREGE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 1st, Marilla Holdrege, wife of Winsor Holdrege, aged 39 years.

WALKER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 29th, Lilly May [Walker] aged 9 months and 23 days.

BARR:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th, Minnie J. [Barr], daughter of Frank Barr, aged 6 months and 20 days.

TUTTLE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 27th, 28th, Frank [Tuttle] and Rosetta [Tuttle], infant children of James and Laura Tuttle, aged 3 weeks.

MILLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 25th, Dexter F. [Miller] infant son of Dr. C.C. and Ellen miller, aged 6 months.

Fatal Accident:  The Sherburne News of last week states that "John Walpole, a young man employed on the freight and accommodation train of the D.&L.R.R., met with a serious accident at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday. While attempting to couple a car to the tender, his head was caught, and skull fractured.  The severe nature of the wound was not at first discovered; in fact, not realized, and he called on a physician at Norwich who advised him that he had better go to his home in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], if able to do so.  He accordingly started on the northern train but was unable to proceed farther than this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], where he left the train and was carried to the Medbury House in a very dangerous condition.  Dr. Van Keuren was called and gave such professional aid as he thought the case demanded.  At this writing, it was thought impossible to decide how the case might terminate.  Mr. Walpole is a member of the I.O. of O.F. and spoken of as a worthy young man.  His parents reside in England, and he has no relatives in this country."

We learn that young Walpole died at Sherburne, on Sunday evening last.  During his illness he was tenderly cared for by the members of Chenango Valley lodge of Odd Fellows, of Sherburne, as also by the members of Skenandoah Lodge of Utica, of which the deceased was a member.  His remains were taken to Utica for burial.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 3, 1872

Marriage

LEE - SMITH:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 24th, by the Rev. H. Harvey, D.D., of Hamilton, Mr. Welk M. Lee, of Bridgeport, Conn. to Miss France A. Smith, only daughter of J.S. Smith, Esq., of Earlville.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 2, 1872

Death

SEELEY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mr. Silas Seeley, aged 60 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 3, 1872

Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 23d, Freddie [Yarns], son of Thomas and Hannah Yarns, aged 3 years, 3 months.

Killed by the Fall of a Tree:  The Binghamton Times says on Wednesday of last week a fatal accident occurred to a farmer, Mr. Harvey Burroughs, near Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].  Mr. Burroughs, with a son, was in the woods cutting down trees.  In falling a large tree, it became lodged against another, hanging by a large limb.  Efforts were made by the two to dislodge the tree, for some time without avail. Finally, the son went away for some purpose, leaving his father still making efforts to bring the tree to the ground.  On his return, he found the tree down, but could nowhere see Mr. Burroughs.  Passing around the tree he discovered his father, lying under the body of the tree, dead. The trunk had fallen across his body brushing out the life instantly.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 5, 1872

Marriages

ANDREWS - ALDRICH:  At the residence of the bride's father in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 26th, by Rev. Mr. Marshall, of Madison, Mr. George W. Andrews, of Clinton [Dutchess Co. NY], to Miss Alpha Aldrich of Sherburne.

The Linen Wedding:  The Linen Wedding to which we alluded last week, was given by Mr. Edward S. and Mary Ann Dart, at their residence one mile east of this village [Sherburne, Chenanog Co. NY], on the evening of Saturday Sept. 21st.  It was the 30th anniversary to the marriage of Edward S. Dart and Mary Ann Harris, and this anniversary took place in the very house and room where the two were first joined in the bands of wedlock.  Of the guests, of whom more than fifty persons were present, not less than one-half were present thirty years ago, and participated in the festivities of bride and groom at their first start in married life.  Many tokens were presented on this occasion which will be highly valued and treasured.  It is seldom a company assembles where the reminiscences of thirty years are so familiar to all, and rare, indeed, that a couple are held in higher estimation than the two whose friends assembled to congratulate them on the recent occasion.  Everyone present speaks with pleasure of the enjoyment of the evening, everything being done by Mr. and Mrs. D. to render the entertainment agreeable.  It is not out of place to remark that the "gone before" were tenderly remembered and their absence spoken of with regret.  This visit by their friends will be ever remembered, while the gifts offered will be kept in grateful remembrance of the donors.

Death

CHURCH:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 26th, Miss Mary A. Church, aged 48 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1872 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1872

Marriages

GREENMAN - FRANKLIN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 25th, by Rev. L. Wright, of Binghamton, Mr. Edgar Greenman to Miss Cornelia V. Franklin, daughter of William B. Franklin Esq., both of Norwich.

HALE - FRANKLIN:  At the same place and time, by the same, Mr. H. Oscar Hale to Miss Delia F. Franklin, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

COLTON - MARSH:  At the residence of A.M. marsh, Esq., in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 18th, by Rev. S.S. Bidwell, Mr. Bela B. Colton of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Louisa S. Marsh, of Morrisville.

PRENTICE - PER LEE:  On the evening of Sept. 18th, at 6 o'clock, at the Church of the Incarnation, Washington, D.C. by Rev. F.L. Knight, Mr. H. Ralph Prentice, of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, to Miss Mary Per Lee, daughter of A.T. Per Lee, Esq., United States Treasury, both formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

PICKENS - THORP:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. George H. Pickens to Miss Julia M. Thorp, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BROWN - WILDMAN:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Sept. 4th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Eugene A. Brown of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hattie E. Wildman, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

SCOTT - GALE:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 19th, by Rev. J. Heath, of Preston Mr. Winfield R. Scott, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice l. Gale, of East McDonough.

WOOD - BROWN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 17th, by Rev. C.F. Janes, Mr. Henry Wood to Miss Emma Brown, both of Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY].

BARTLE - WINSOR:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 22d, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Uri Bartle of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eliza L. Winsor, of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WOODRUFF:  At his residence, on Henry St., in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 19th, 1872, of consumption, Dr. George L. Woodruff, formerly of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], aged 28 years and 7 months.

DORMAN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 21st, Mrs. Loly Dorman, aged 79 years.

BUSH:  In Belmont, N.Y. [Allegany Co.], Sept. 19th, Martha [Bush] widow of the late Rev. Leverett Bush, D.D.

WARNER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 15th, 1872, Mrs. Sally Warner, wife of H.H. Warner, aged 67 years and 10 months.  In the death of Mrs. Warner, truly can it be said that society has lost one of its true and faithful members, one who loved everybody, and was always ready to do all the good she could.  Her warm heart and smiling face will long be remembered by her many friends.  She leaves a husband, with whom she had traveled the road of life, side by side, for a little more than fifty-one years. "to finish his journey alone," and nine children to mourn and weep over their great loss, for she was one of the most loving and devoted mothers, who was the first light to fade away in the long years in that large family.  Pitcher, Sept. 18, 1872.   Philo

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, Y, September 26, 1872

Marriage

PRENTICE - PER LEE:  On the evening of the 18th inst. at 6 o 'clock, at the Chruch of the Incarnation, by Rev. F.L. Knight, Mr. H. Ralph Prentice, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], now of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, and Miss Mary Per Lee, daughter of A.T. Per Lee, Esq., United States Treasury.

Deaths

SEELY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on the 31st of August, Cynthia A. [Seely], twin daughter of Henry B. and Mary E. Seely, aged 5 months and 14 days.

CROSS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Henry B. [Cross], only son of Reuben B. and lydia S. Cross, aged 15 years 1 month and 4 days.

HULAN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 9th, of Scrofula, Della Ann Hulan, aged 21 years.

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 12th, at the residence of his brother, John Knowles, Barney Knowles of heart disease, aged 66 years.

SMETHURST:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] August 6th, of consumption, Mrs. Catharine Smethurst, aged 23 yr.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 25, 1872

Marriage

THORP - SWEENEY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on 22d, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. David A. Thorp to Miss Mary M. Sweeney, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

COX:  In Fremont, Sullivan Co. [NY], on 11th, Fannie Elizabeth [Cox], daughter of Abram and Nancy Cox, aged 10 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 26, 1872

Marriages

In Oakland, California, on Thursday, Sept. 5th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. D.B. Gray, Mr. Samuel T. Dederer, 1st officer of the P.M.S.S. Co's Steamer "Sacramento," to Miss Jennie S. [Collyer], daughter of J. Collyer, Esq., of the former place.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 18th, by Rev. H. Cornell, Mr. Andrew Jackson, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hannah Jordan, of Triangle.

Deaths

In Barker, Broome Co. [NY], Sept. 19th, Mr. Harvey L. Burroughs, aged 68 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th, infant child of Hobart Frisbee.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st, widow [Sawyer] of the late Amos Sawyer, aged 70 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 23d, Aggie [Smith], daughter of James H. and Aner Smith of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] aged 8 years and 11 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th, Mr. Alexander Morehead aged 73 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 15th, Mr. Wm. Hughes aged 43 years.

In Watcheer, Iowa, Sept. 7th, Mr. Norman Leach aged 65 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 28, 1872

Marriage

BILLING - DENNISON:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Alexander J. Billing to Miss DeEtte Dennison, all of Sherburne.

Abortion and Death in Edmeston, September 1872

 Abortion and Death in Edmeston

The Old Story and The Same Sad Sequel

Bainbridge Republican, September 13, 1872

There is living in this usually peaceable village, a family by the name of Penry which did consist of husband, wife, three daughters by a former marriage, and one daughter by the present wife, who though comparatively poor in this world's goods, are yet, as the world goes, quiet, inoffensive people.  One daughter, the eldest, the wife of John Davis, was married last February.  The second daughter, Clara, was a lively young girl of 16 years of age and is the principal character in the drama just enacted, and which has drawn to so sad a close.  There had been rumors afloat throughout the neighborhood bringing serious discredit upon the name and character of Clara, and on the 4th day of July the Poor Master thinking that he had a duty to perform, visited the house, but Clara being absent, he elicited nothing to warrant him in going father at this time in his official capacity.  On the Sunday following, John Davis called at the house in company with his wife. The latter went into the house and asked Clara if she would not like to take a ride. She said that she would not.  Her sister (Mrs. D.) told her to go along.  She began to cry and said that she did not want to.  John told her start, and not stand there crying like a great baby.  Her stepmother opposed it, thinking that there was something wrong, having, as it appears a presentiment of coming evil.  but upon the urgent request of both Davis and his wife, Clara donned the bonnet and shawl of her sister and started.  Their route carried them to Dr. Crandall's in Leonardsville, a distance of 12 miles, according to the subsequent statement of Clara.

They arrived back home sometime after midnight, and for several days nothing was seen of Clara.  But about ten days after the journey to Leonardville, Mrs. Penry sent in haste for Dr. Chambers, the messenger stating that the little girl was sick.  He thought it was the youngest, Olive, until his arrival at the house, when he found that his services were required for Clara.  he also found that on the Tuesday following the visit to Leonardville, a child was born which was probably within two months of maturity. The child was very quietly put into a cigar box and buried in the garden.  Dr. Chambers attended her four days after which he discontinued his visits for several reasons, until he was recalled two days before her death, which occurred on Friday of last week.  After the cessation of Dr. Chambers' visits, Clara growing worse, Mrs. Penry sent for Davis, and he was sent to Leonardville for medicine. On Wednesday of this week Davis was arrested, and after examination was sent to Cooperstown, upon evidence, as accessory, and a warrant issued for the arrest of Dr. Crandall, as principal in the case of abortion.

The postmortem examination conducted by Drs. Chambers and Spencer, of Edmeston, and Hills, of Burlington Flats, elicited the fact, to which the physicians testified, that the immediate cause of death was effusion at the pericardium, more remotely, ulceration of the serous tissues.  There were also unmistakable indications of recent pregnancy, and mechanical, unnatural interference.  the inquest held before Coroner E.H. Hills, of Schuyler's lake and the subsequent examinations brought forth many particulars, but few of which are permitted to be made public.  Among those not withheld, are these:  During Clara's sickness, she repeatedly told her stepmother that were it not for John Davis, she would not be in the condition that she was.  Davis admitted that he carried her to Leonardville, but knew nothing of the reason for her visit, that he stayed in the wagon while she was in the Dr.'s office. While Davis was trying to persuade her to go to Leonardville her stepmother advised her to stay at home, let matters take their natural course, and she and hers should be taken care of and provided for, but if she did go with Davis she need not come back there. She subsequently thought better of this however and seemingly did everything that she could for the girl while she lived.  It appears also that Clara had been urged upon several occasions to implicate various parties as criminally connected with her, but she insisted that she would not criminate the innocent, either to shield the guilty or to secure pecuniary advantage to herself, as was suggest to her.

Thursday morning D.B. St. John and Norman Mitchell went to Cooperstown to appear as bail for Davis, the amount of which was fixed at $1,000.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 19, 1872

Marriages

BROWN-ZANDER:  At the residence of William Baswell, Esq., in Newtonville, N.Y. [Albany Co.], on Tuesday, Sept. 17th, by Rev. E.D. Simons, Mr. Charles A. Brown of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nellie F. Zander, of Newtonville, formerly of Milwaukee, Wis.  

CARY-VAN SCHAICK:  In Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, by Rev. Jno. Allison, Mr. Clarence A. Cary, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Meeta Van Schaick.

GREEN - SHERMAN:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Milwaukee, Wis. on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, by Rev. John Allison, Mr. David C. Green to Miss Hattie R. Sherman, all of Milwaukee.

HUMPHREY - WYNN:  In Lebanon, Madison Co. [NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. JW. Barr, Mr. Solon Humphrey of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Wynn, of Lebanon.

HALSEY - BARBER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co, NY] Sept. 12th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Rev. Lewis Halsey, of Trumansburg, Tompkins Co. [NY], to Miss Zada M. Barber, daughter of Prof. D.G. Barber of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

LAMB - BLACK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Ray E Lamb to Miss Mary J. Black, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY]

WILLCOX - LEITCH / LEACH:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 4th, by Rev. G. Porter, Mr. E. LeRoy Willcox, to Miss Mintie Leitch / Leach.

POWERS - BOWEN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. P.W Powers of Manhattan, Kansas to Miss Ida M. Bowen of German.

Tin Wedding: The Smyrna correspondent of the Oneida Dispatch, under date of the 10th inst. thus speaks of a recent pleasant affair in that village.  The bride and groom having been former residents of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], their many friends here and elsewhere will peruse with interest the following paragraph:  "The usual quiet of our village was broken into on Tuesday evening last, by the celebration by our townsman, Mr. Abel Comstock, of the 10th anniversary of his marriage with Miss Cynthia Thompson, by a "tin wedding" at his residence. A goodly number of guests, relatives and friends gathered from Smyrna, Earlville, Sherburne and Norwich, among the latter Hon. E.H. Prindle, M.C., and wife, and Dr. Rhodes and wife and left a fine collection of useful and ornamental presents, some of which foreshadowed the silver wedding.  After the remarriage ceremony was concluded by Rev. S. Moore, the fee paid, and the usual salutations and congratulations given, the guests partook of beautiful and bountiful refreshments, with peaches, ice cream, &c., and separated for the night feeling they had enjoyed a very pleasant social gathering.  We can only wish that the happy bride and bridegroom of ten years may live to enjoy their silver and golden weddings, and that we may be there to participate."

Deaths

GOODRICH:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 4th of cholera infantum, Brookmania M. [Goodrich], only child of Eli and Elizabeth Goodrich, aged 10 months and 28 days.

NOBLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 28th, Mr. Ira R. Noble, aged 66 years.

HURLBERT:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 12th, Eddie [Hurlbert] son ofj Samuel and Elizabeth Hurlbert, aged 19 months.

PARTRIDGE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, an infant son of Eli and Emoline Partridge, aged 15 days.

FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 13th, Clyde [Foote], son of T.B. and H. Foote, aged 2 years and 6 months.

BUTTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 13th, Abby [Button], wife of Nathan Button, aged 64 years.

ATWATER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Patty Ann [Atwater] wife of Edwin Atwater, aged 58 years.

COVILLE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 3d, of consumption, Mrs. Adelaide E. Coville in the 45th year of her age.  By this Providence, an only orphaned daughter has lost a true and faithful mother; aged parents a dutiful and amiable daughter; brothers and sisters an affectionate and noble sister.  Society has lost one of its brightest ornaments; community a pattern of excellence and piety, and the Church one of its richest jewels.  but she has gained a crown of Life, an eternal home of Glory.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 19, 1872

Marriages

STRONG - MILLER:  On Sept. the 11th at the house of Mr. Lucius Miller, in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], by the Rev. H.C. Wilber, Mr. Frederic Strong, of Fayetteville, Onondaga County [NY], to Miss Milia Utter, of the same place.

WAKEMAN -BARBER:  In Afton, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Sept. 10, Mr. Sylvester B. Wakeman of Sanford [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Mary E. Barber, of Afton.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 18, 1872

A Young Bigamist:  A young man named Cyrus B. Cray, who has lately resided in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], was indicted at the late term of the General Sessions for the crime of bigamy.  He is not much over 21 or 22 years old, which is rather young to commence the career of a bigamist.  We understand that about a year since he was married to a respectable and fine-looking young lady in Skaneateles, who was the complainant in the case.

On the 21st of August last he was again married at the American Hotel in this village by Justice Gunn, to a young woman from Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], and complaint was made to the grand jury about two weeks thereafter. We do not understand that he offers anything in mitigation of his offence.  He has commenced the marrying business rather too brisk and will doubtless find that the law interposes a serious obstacle to its further prosecution.  Chenango telegraph.

To draw it mild, Cyrus is a curious young man, and but for the indulgence of a kind grandfather, he would have been in "limbo" long ere this.  At present he is on bail for appearance at court.

Chenango American, Norwich, NY, September 19, 1872

Marriage

In German, Sept. 15th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. D.E. Ragan, of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], to Mrs. Olive Roby, of Willett [Cortland Co. NY].

Deaths

At Linwood near Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 9th, Julia Mead Jeffery, wife of Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D. and daughter of Hon. John F. Hubbard, Senior, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 44 years.

On Monday of last week, Walter Page, of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], while taking a rifle from his wagon, drew the hammer of the lock against the sideboard, causing it to explode. the ball entered beneath his right lung and passed in an oblique direction through his stomach.  He lived but a few hours.  He was a married man, about thirty-five years old, and bore an irreproachable Christian character.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 21, 1872

Marriage

DAVIS - WALKER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Irvin W. Davis and Miss Carrie E. Walker, daughter of E.W. Walker, all of this village.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 12, 1872

Marriages

RANDALL - LAY:  Sept. 3d, by Rev. E.N. Ruddock, Mr. E.C. Randall of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. C.M. Lay of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

GROSS - HACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 20th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Jonathan Gross to Miss Mary E. Hackett, all of Greene.

WETHEY - BROWN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 3d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Erastus Wethey, of Port Byron, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.] to Mrs. Huldah B. Brown, of Greene.

Deaths

TANZY:  At Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on the second inst., Mrs. Hannah Tanzy, aged 62? years.

STRONG:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 31st, Mr. Wm. P. Strong, aged 45 years.

SANDERS:  In Nebraska, Aug. 6th, Ethelyn D. [Sanders], daughter of Albert and Amanda Sanders, aged 4 months.

CARTER:  In Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 25th, Mr. H.W. Carter, only son of J.W. Carter, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 43 years.

JOHNSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 26th, Albert [Johnson] son of Wm. Johnson, aged 1 year.

HOYT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 29th, Clyde V. [Hoyt] son of Enoch and Jennie Hoyt, aged 3 months and 15 days.

CUMBER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, Cora May [Cumber] daughter of Leory and Emma Cumber, aged 6 months.

On the death of Agnes Simmons, a member of Columbus I.O. of G.T., resolutions were submitted and passed, that the Lodge Room, No. 486, be draped in mourning for three months; that the heartfelt sympathies of the members be tendered to the family of the deceased, who was an esteemed and worthy associate, friend and co-worker. Their loss is also ours, but to her the change is an infinite gain.

Sister Agnes thou hast left us, / Yet we hope to meet in heaven, / There such parting as we've passed through / Ne'er to any will be given.

We shall miss you in our Lodge room, / All will miss you as a friend, / For to know you was to love you / As our members will respond

You have passed on just before us, / You will marshal us along, / You will sing the song of welcome / As we join the heavenly throng.

Yes, we hope to meet you Agnes, / Where all is happiness and joy, / There we'll join with you the chorus / Of the Angelic hosts on High.

Sarah S. Blackman, Frances Canfield, Dennis Blackman, Committee

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 11, 1872

Marriage

ROBINSON - BARTOO:  At the Baptist Church in Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], August 28th, by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Thomas W. Robinson, of Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England, to Miss Mattie E. Bartoo, of Brisbin.

Deaths

MACDONALD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 27th, at the residence of his father, Ransom Macdonald, Esq. of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 48 years.

PAGE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, Lucy Ann [Page], wife of Lorenzo Page, aged 44 years.

Fred Vickerman, a young man who has resided in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], for a year or two past, was run over by an engine on the Midland Railroad at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], early on the morning of the 27th ult.  It is supposed he had a fit on the track and fell down in way of the train, which ran partly over him, crushing the right arm off between the elbow and shoulder. The arm was unjointed and taken off at the shoulder. The shock was too much for his system and death ensued.  He was a drinking man and while here led a hard life.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 12, 1872

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 28th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. J.W. Hamilton, Jr., and Miss Alice Westover.

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Aug. 22d, by Rev. R.C. Houghton, Mr. V. Rock Ross to Miss Lucy Ross, daughter of the late Hector Ross, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 27th, Alzina [Kershaw], wife of John Kershaw, aged 65 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 30th, Mr. David Eccleston aged 87 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 14, 1872

Death

REYNOLDS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 10th inst., Miss Mary Reynolds, daughter of E.B. Reynolds, aged 30 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 14, 1872

Marriage

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Sylvester B. Wakeman, of Sanford, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Barber, of Afton, N.Y.

Death

In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 31st, Lewis W. [Winnie] son of Adelbert Winnie, aged 7 months and 26 days.

This lovely bud so young and fair, / Called hence by early doom / Just came to show how sweet a flower, / In Paradise could bloom.

Civil War: Deceased Soldiers of Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY

 The Deceased Soldiers of Sherburne

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 21, 1872

Dr. H.H. Beecher

Israel Otis Foote, son of Israel and Lucy Foote, was born in Sherburne, November 9, 1834.  He graduated at Union College, with honorary degree of A.B. in class of '58.  After spending about two years south in teaching, he returned north and commenced the study of law, in which he had become well advanced, when a higher and nobler service called him to the defense of his country. Enlisted at Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], September 2, 1861, in Capt. Brady's company C. 61st Regiment N.Y.S.V.  He was promoted to Sergeant and served in Howard's Brigade of Sumner's Corps.  At the Battle of Fair Oaks, when the left guidon of the regiment had been shot down, the standard was given to this gallant soldier, who carried it through the fight.  For his coolness and bravery upon this occasion he was promoted Corporal and subsequently to Sergeant.  Passing a few weeks from sickness in Philadelphia hospital, he joined his regiment in time to participate in the Battle of Fredericksburg, under Burnside, in which he lost his life December 13, 1862.  It is reported that during the night previous to the battle he was seriously ill and that his comrades endeavored to dissuade him from going into the fight. With that fidelity to duty and country that ever characterizes the true soldier, he promptly replied that it was no time then for a man just from the hospital to shirk duty.  Our last account leaves him wounded upon the field in a dying condition. Whether committed to earth by friends or foes, or not buried at all, is wholly unknown.

Isaac Plumb, Jr. son of Isaac and Catherine Plumb, was born in New York City, January 10, 1842.  When the rebellion came on, young Plumb was employed in Fairchild's gold pen manufactory, New York.  Desirous of entering the service at the solicitation of his father he returned to Sherburne, enlisting the first day of September 1861, in Captain Brady's company, 61st New York.  He served in the Potomac army, second corps, and was successfully promoted through the various minor grades of office till he received a Captain's commission.  In 1863 he was detached for a time on recruiting service in the city of New York.  He was in battle at Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp, Charles City X Roads, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Brandy Station, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristel Station, Minie Run, Spotsylvania Court House, Todds Tavern, North and South Anna Rivers, Cold Harbor, Po River and Gaines Mills. While acting as officer of the day at Gaines Mills, June 13, 1864, he received a ball through the thigh and was also wounded in the elbow.  Removed to Campbell Hospital, Washington, D.C., where he died from the effects of his injuries, July 4, 1864.  His remains were brought home by his father and buried in the Sherburne cemetery.

George R. Miller, whose parents were Philip and Mary E. Miller, was born in Sherburne, January 2, 1841.  When the 114th was recruited, he left the farm for the field, enlisting August 4, 1862, in Company F, of that regiment, in which he was made Corporal.  While at Fortress Monroe, where for a couple of months he was detained in hospital on account of sickness, he was detailed to assist in the management of what was known as the "Whitehead Farm," appropriated for government use, and subsequently was placed in charge of another plantation of several hundred acres, owned by a Dr. Baxter and known as the "Baxter Farm" having at this last place 175 contrabands in his employ.  His skill as a farmer enabled him to furnish a large quantity of corn and other products for the consumption of the army.  Having been released from special duty by reason of an order from Gen. Butler, calling in certain detached soldiers, early in 1864, he gladly joined his company, from which he had been so long separated.  He participated in all the battles and skirmishes of the Red River campaign, and was killed at Winchester, (Opequan, Va.) September 19, 1864.  His right arm was torn off by a fragment of shell and his breast badly mangled.  This brave soldier was the first of the one hundred and eighty-eight men of the regiment who that day offered up a glorious sacrifice.  He was buried on that bloody field near the spot on which he fell.

William Wesley Wakely:  son of Samuel and Phidelia Wakely, was born in Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.], November 15, 1837.  By occupation a mechanic, he laid aside his implements to uphold with his musket his country's flag, enlisting August 2, 1862, in Company F, 114th N.Y.V.  Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, in February 1864, and was often entrusted with the important duty of bearing the regimental colors. With his company he took part in the battles and marches of the Red River expedition, the siege of Port Hudson, and in the fight at Winchester.  Killed in the battle of Cedar Creek, on the 19th of October, this faithful soldier was buried alongside the others who that day fell on the banks of that bloody stream.

Clarkson J. Briggs, son of Myron and Phila Briggs, was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], November 22, 1843.  A farmer, he enlisted in Sherburne, January 8, 1864, in the 4th New York Heavy Artillery, and served in the Potomac army. Was in the battles of the Wilderness May 5th to 15th, 1864, Spotsylvania, May 19th, North Anna River, May 25th, and Hanover Court House, May 30th.  Also participated in the battles around Cold Harbor from Junne 3d to 12th, and at Petersburg on the 17th and 18th of that month. Contracted chronic diarrhea from exposure in the field, died at City Point Hospital, and was there buried.

George W. Miller, son of Gardner C. and Olive G. Miller was born in Sherburne, June 23, 1844, and brought up upon a farm.  This young soldier was among the first to enter the service, enlisting as a two years' volunteer in Company H, 17th Regiment N.Y.S.V.  In May he was taken sick in New York with measles and was sent to the hospital where he remained till July.  Returned home and for many months was under treatment, when his health recovering, he again joined his regiment and was in the battle of Sharpsburg. A portion of the army being sent to the protection of Harpers Ferry, he was crowded off the bridge at that place, falling thirty feet, fracturing three ribs, and sustaining serious internal injuries.  He was taken to the citizens volunteer hospital, which he reached in an exhausted condition on the 10th of November 1872. He died the 18th and was there buried in a soldier's grave. 

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 12, 1872

Marriages

CASE - JANES:  At the M.E. Church in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 6th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Cyrus Case to Miss Mary G. Janes, all of North Norwich.

BASSETT - SAVAGE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 6th, by Rev. G.R. Miller, Mr. Lewis Bassett to Miss Mary Savage, both of Sherburne.

PHILLIPS - LEVICY:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. John Phillips to Miss Lurancio Levicy, both of Sherburne.

MILLER - DANIELS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Nicholas D. Miller to Miss Eva Daniels, both of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY].

DIBBLE - BENEDICT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 3d, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles Dibble to Miss Alice E. Benedict.

BENNETT - GRAY:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 4th, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Lafayette Bennett to Miss Abbie E. Gray, all of Otselic.

LANDERS - KELLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 18th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Osborne E. Landers to Miss Rhoda E. Kelley, all of Afton.

PURDY - BELL:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Sept. 4th, by Rev. S.R. Howe, Mr. Henry M. Purdy, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Gertrude F. Bell, all of Cortland.

Deaths

McNITT:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 9th, Mr. Chauncey M. McNitt, aged 24 years, son of the late morgan McNitt.

TANSEY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Mrs. Hannah Tansey aged 52 years.

BERRY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Mrs. Mary Berry, aged 75 years.

BROOKS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, Bennie [Brooks], son of James and Elmina Brooks, aged 5 months.

WILLCOX:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 29th, Mrs. Charity Willcox, aged 85 years.

FREEMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, Mr. Melvin Freeman, aged 22 years.

LEWIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], August 31st, Mrs. C.W. Lewis, aged 75 years.

LAWRENCE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 30th, Lena S. [Lawrence], daughter of Andrew J. and Emma S. Lawrence, aged 1 years.

PAYNE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Minerva [Payne], daughter of I.B. Payne, aged 23 years.

BENNETT:  At the residence of H.G Crozier, in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 6th, Crozier [Bennett], son of Thomas and Elizabeth I. Bennett, aged 1 year 10 months.

FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 9th, Eunice [Foote], wife of Apollos Foote, aged 71 years.

WELLS:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, Mr. Molbro Wells, aged 41 years.

BERRY:  In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY], June 26th, of smallpox, Mr. Luther O. Berry, aged 24 years, son of Richard W. Berry, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

A son of Charles Furlough, aged 13 years, was drowned in the river, about two miles below Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on Monday, while bathing. 

In Rathboneville, Steuben Co. [NY], Sept. 10th, Mr. James E. Case, son of Austin Case of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

A dispatch from Rathboneville, Steuben County, on Tuesday of this week, announced the death of James E. Case, formerly of this village. Mr. Case was prostrated by a fever some four weeks ago, but after a time so far recovered as to be able to go out, but unfortunately had a relapse, which terminated fatally.  Mr. Case was a son of Austin Case, of Norwich, and had spent nearly all his life among us.  About a year and a half ago he was married to a daughter of J.R Wheeler, Esq., of this town, and shortly after removed to Rathbonville and engaged in the lumber business.  He was one of our most estimable young men and was universally beloved.  His death has cast a shade of gloom over the entire community.  The remains reached this village on Wednesday morning and the funeral services will be held at the residence of his father, on South Main Street, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.  His funeral will be attended by the Masonic Fraternity, of which he was a member.

Died, at Linwood, near Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 9th, 1872, Julia Mead Jeffery, wife of Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D., Pastor of the First Baptist Chruch of Cincinnati, aged 44 years.

Mrs. Jeffery was the daughter of Hon. John F. Hubbard, Senior, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  She was married to Mr. Jeffery, who was then just entering upon his ministry, in 1848, and afterward resided with him during his pastoral labors in the several cities of Albany, Philadelphia, Chicago and Cincinnati, in each of which she made numerous warm and devoted friends.  She was in all things, but especially in Church, family and social life, a noble and truly Christian woman.  This probably is her greatest praise, yet those who knew and were endeared to her in the relations of father, mother, husband, children, and brother, will hold her memory ever green and fragrant, because of her domestic virtues, and her pure, constant and unselfish love.  Peaceful and happy be her rest!  Besides father, mother and brother, now living, Mrs. Jeffery leaves a husband and six children, the youngest of whom is about nine years of age.  The remains are expected in Norwich for burial, on Friday morning of this week, and if they so arrive, the burial services will probably take place on the afternoon of that day, at the residence of Mr. Hubbard, on North Main Street.

Death of Hon. Benjamin F. Rexford, Norwich, NY, 1872

 Death of Hon. Benjamin F. Rexford

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 5, 1872

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, of paralysis, Hon. Benjamin F. Rexford, in the sixty-second year of his age.

The announcement, "Mr. Rexford is dead," startled and saddened our citizens on Friday evening last.  Those who were cognizant of the sudden stroke, and shared in the anxious solicitude of the hour, as well as those who knew not of his indisposition, were alike shocked at its sudden fatal termination, and all stepped aside from ordinary avocations to pay the tribute of a kind word or regretful tear at his loss.

Mr. Rexford had been in feeble health for some years, and was not, we believe, without warning of his approaching dissolution.  In frequent conversations with him he himself had referred to it, and to that end had for the past year applied himself to the contraction of his business and the settlement of his affairs.  For the past week he had been unusually busy in preparing for the trial of some cases he had at Court.  It is believed that this effort in his feeble state of health, overtaxed his mind and in a measure contributed to his disease.  On Friday he was about his business as usual and argued a motion and tried a cause in Court with his accustomed ability.  At about four o'clock he was sent for to transact some business at his office, which he did promptly and clearly, though meanwhile having occasion to get up he complained of being weak.  About five o'clock his client left him, and in a few moments those in the office saw his head thrown back and his eyes closed apparently in sleep.  On going to him however and attempting to arouse him, he was found insensible and medical aid was at once summoned.  Dr. Smith was soon at his side and administered remedies to restore consciousness failing in which, Mr. R. was removed to his residence where he rapidly sank away and at half past seven expired.

Mr. Rexford was the oldest son of Benjamin Rexford, deceased, and was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], January 12, 1811, where he spent his youthful days.  He fitted for college at the Hamilton Academy, studying there from 1824 to 1827 when he entered the Sophomore Class in Union College, from whence he graduated with distinction in 1830.  Returning to Sherburne, he commenced the study of law with the late Philander B. Prindle.  Soon after he came to Norwich and continued and completed his three years course as student at law in the office of Cook & Purdy and was admitted to practice in 1833. Returning to Sherburne he commenced the practice of law there.  In a short time however, his rising reputation attracted the attention of friends here, and at the earnest solicitation of Walter M. Conkey and others he removed again to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Hon. Smith M. Purdy, then attorney to the Bank of Chenango, being in poor health, was desirous to retire from practice.  Mr. R. purchased his house, office, and bank stock, was elected in his place Directo and Attorney of the Bank and has occupied the same residence and remained in the same connection with the Bank until his death.  He has also been its Vice President for upwards of the last fifteen years.  In his practice of law, he has had associated with him as partners at various times, Daniel, J.D. Witt Rexford (his brother), Warren Newton, and more recently his cousin Hon. Lewis Kingsley, deceased.

In 1834, Mr. Rexford married E. Priscella, oldest daughter of Elias Babcock, of Sherburne, who survives him.  He also leaves four children (one daughter having died very young) viz. B.F. Rexford, Jr., of New York, Willie M. Rexford, of Mobile Alabama, Mary H. Rexford and Daniel A. Rexford.

Mr. Rexford has held very little official position, choosing rather the laborious life of his profession, than the cares and responsibilities of office.  During Mr. Lincoln's first term however, he was without solicitation or knowledge on his part, appointed by the President, as one of the Commissioners on the part of the United States to settle the Costa Rican claims, a trust which he fulfilled with credit to himself and honor and satisfaction to the government.  He also once suffered his name to be used in Convention as a candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court, a position which it would have delighted his friends to have him occupy.  His principle aim however was to excel in his profession, an ambition which was gratified in an unusual degree, for in the combined offices of Advocate and Counsellor he was in the hight of his practice, the acknowledged head of the Chenango bar, and his reputation was by no means confined to narrow limits but was known throughout the Judicial District and State.  A distinguishing feature of Mr. R. was his readiness at all times to render assistance to younger members of the profession, and many who now stand high as lawyers owe much of their Succes to the encouragement and counsel of Mr. Rexford.  His practice in his profession was never technical, but was always governed by principles of kindness, and accommodation, which rendered him a genial associate and generous opponent.

In politics Mr. Rexford was originally a Whig, and when the Republican party was organized became one of its ardent and steadfast supporters and remained a zealous advocate of its principles until his death.  In social life, he was always affable and pleasant, ever willing to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of those around him. This sociality he carried in a great degree into his business, and with gratitude and pleasure the writer remembers the years spent as a student and afterward as an attorney in his office.  As a citizen of our county and village, he was always willing to bear his full share of the public burdens.  But in the family circle his kindness and goodness of heart were best known and appreciated, and there the blow falls with crushing weight.  In their great bereavement the widow and children have the heartfelt sympathies of the entire community.

Thus has passed away another of the strong men of our county.  In the midst of his usefulness he is cut off, and loving hearts and sympathizing friends pay a grateful homage to him who has filled so large a space in the history of this county, and done so much for development and progress.  His funeral will be attended from his late residence on this (Thursday) afternoon, at half past three o'clock.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 5, 1872

Death of Hon. Benjamin F. Rexford

Our citizens were shocked on Friday evening last, by the announcement that Hon. Benjamin F. Rexford was suffering from a fit of apoplexy, with which he was attacked while seated in his office, a little before six o'clock, and at the further announcement of his death, which occurred soon after his removal from his office to his residence. The deceased has appeared in his usual health during the day and had argued a motion before the Special Term of the Supreme Court, in the forenoon, and given his evidence in another case, in the afternoon.  Mr. Rexford was a prominent member of the Bar of Chenango County, was a member of the Costa Rica Commission, and in 1851 was a candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court, in this district.  

On Friday of last week, during the Special Term of the Supreme Court, Hon. Wm. Murray presiding, James W. Glover announced to the Court, the death of Benjamin F. Rexford and Ransom Macdonald, members of the Bar of Chenango County, both of whom had died during the sitting of the Court, and suggested that upon the adjournment of the Court, a meeting of the Bar should convene at the Court house, for the purpose of adopting appropriate Resolutions upon the sad events.  He moved that the Resolutions so adopted be entered upon the minutes of the Court, and that out of respect to the memory of the deceased, this Court do now adjourn.

Isaac S. Newton, in seconding the motion of Mr. Glover, said:

May it please the Court; I rise to second the motion. The sad events which now are called to the attention of this Court are both too recent and too sudden to admit of prepared and I may almost add, calm remarks.  Yet some thought, some memories crowd upon us in this hour of sadness.

We came together on Tuesday last, at this term of Court, with these two members of our Bar in life.  Within four days they are of the dead.

Mr. Macdonald was in the prime of life.  Our memory of him will always call to our minds the genial, pleasant, gentlemanly manner for which he was so marked.  He had in this Bar, I apprehend, a personal friend wherever he had an acquaintance.  We join hands today over his grave in sorrow, mourning one gone to his death ere the infirmities of age had come upon him.  We shall miss his cordial greeting here at our gatherings ever hereafter.  As a lawyer, sir, his position was fair.  Possessed of an average ability and rank among us, he was earnest, true and courteous, quick to see the turning point of his case, and ready to avail himself of it.  His place here is vacant, and heartily do I respond to the motion that upon the minutes of the Court proper mention shall be preserved of him who was as an attorney one of its officers.

In the death of Benjamin F. Rexford, this Bar has lost one who for many years, as a counselor and an advocate combined, was its acknowledge leader.  As I now cast my eyes around this circle, I see that a large proportion of us have at one time or another been students in his office, enjoying the advantages of his counsel and of his ample library.  No man left here can claim today a special property in the friendship of Mr. Rexford, for he was the friend of us all.  In the prime of his life his great strength lay in his wonderful memory of cases.  On the street or in his office he was able to tell, as by intuition, what was the latest decision on any question presented.  Who of us here today have not often availed ourselves of this power of his?

Yesterday morning he arose here, and with his accustomed force and clearness argued a motion before this Court.  This morning we meet here to speak of his life, of his talent, of the ties of friendship which bound us to him.  Yesterday forenoon he tried a cause here.  This forenoon he is dead.  Such is life and death.  So suddenly come its changes.  yesterday afternoon he walked from this court, in his own strength as a man, but he went forth to be summoned suddenly from among us, and in the early evening he had passed away.

In this County, sir, the name of Benjamin F. Rexford has long been one of our household names. There have been few of the citizens of the County, for over a quarter of a century, who have not shared his acquaintance.  When jurors, witnesses, citizens, shall hereafter gather at our Courts, they will, with us, miss the silvered, massive head, which has so long been conspicuous here.  They with us will lack the kindly greeting.  It is proper that the court where he has so long labored, with honor, with integrity and with zeal, should enter upon its record a fitting tribute to his memory.

The Court, after making the order contemplated by Mr. Glover's motion, adjourned.

Whereupon a meeting of the Bar was immediately convened, and W.N. Mason, chosen Chairman, and Robert A. Stanton and George W. Ray, Secretaries.

On motion, it was resolved that Hon. E.H. Prindle, R.A. Stanton and George W. Ray, be a Committee to draft Resolutions expressive of the sense of this meeting, upon the death of Mr. Rexford; and J.W. Glober, I.S. Newton and Lester Chase, upon the death of Ransom Macdonald; and that said Committees report such Resolutions upon the 2d day of September at 12 M, to which time the meeting of the Bar was adjourned.

On Monday, September 2d, 1872, the County Court being in session, the same order was made, and the court adjourned, and the meeting of the Bar again convened, when Hon. E.H. Prindle reported the following Resolutions.:

Resolved, That we desire to give public expression to our high respect for the life and character of the late Benjamin F. Rexford, and to the profound sorrow with which his death has filled our hearts.

Resolved, That in the startling suddenness of his decease, we are solemnly reminded "that in the midst of life we are in death," and are admonished anew that we, too, must soon depart to the undiscovered country "from whose bourne no traveler returns."

Resolved, That in his death, the Bar of the County, as well as of the State, has lost a member of unquestioned integrity of uniform courtesy and kindness, whose social qualities endeared him to the hearts of those with whom he associated, and whose conspicuous ability and legal attainments were an honor to the profession.

Resolved, That in his death we are compelled to mourn the loss of a leading and distinguished citizen, whose long life of usefulness in our midst, characterized by the faithful discharge of many and important trusts both public and private, reflects the highest credit upon his character, and inspires the profoundest respect for his memory.

Resolved, That we tender our deepest sympathy to the family of the deceased and request the Chairman of this meeting to present them a copy of these Resolutions.

Resolved, That the Chairman of this meeting present the record of these proceedings to the Court now in session, with the request that they be entered upon the minutes of the court.

Resolved, That the members of the Bar of this County will attend the funeral of the deceased in a body.

Mr. Glover also presented the following:

In the death of our brother, Ransom Macdonald, Esq., we are again reminded forcibly of the "shortness and uncertainty of human life."

Three times since the advent of the present year, and twice within the past week, to the Bar of Chenango County has been verified the sentence, "dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return."

Mr. Macdonald, though but a youngerly man, had attained a fair reputation in his profession.  His was much more than an average mind.  He saw quickly and correctly the strength of weakness of a case and was not slow to take honorable advantage of any remianess in the management of his adversary; and yet all will bear witness to his integrity and uprightness of character.

Amiable and kindly in his feelings, he was a social and genial companion, and true and sincere in his friendship.  So kindly and amiable was the natural bent of his heart, that however exciting and bitter might be the legal contest in which he was engaged such excitement and bitterness was but for the passing hour and were not remembered or acted upon beyond the confines of the room.

We shall miss him in our periodical visits to his Court House, and in the social circle.

Passing by and forgetting his faults, save as a warning and a beacon light to guide our own footsteps, let us cherish and emulate his virtues.

To his stricken family and friends, we tender our warmest sympathies, trusting that He who ruleth the winds and tempereth the storm to the shorn lamb, will guide, sustain and protect them.

Resolved, That the foregoing minutes be presented to the Court, with a request that the same be entered on the records thereof, that it be published in the papers of the county, and a copy thereof presented to the family of our departed brother.

On motion of G.W. Marvin, both of the foregoing expressions were unanimously adopted, and the meeting adjourned to meet at the County Clerk's Office, fifteen minutes before the hour appointed for the funeral of Mr. Rexford, which it was announced would take place on Thursday at 3-1/2 o'clock P.M.