Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1874

Marriages

BARROWS - BECKWITH:  At the Spaulding House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Oscar W. Barrows to Miss Emily C. Beckwith, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

LYON - BALCOM:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19th, by Rev. E.W> Caswell, Mr. Darius E. Lyon to Miss Frankie E. Balcom, both of Sherburne.

MANNING - HAVENS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 14th, by Rev. F.L. Hiller, Mr. William S. Manning of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Maggie P. Havens, of Oxford.

PARSONS - SHELDON:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.W. LaMoine, Mr. H.F. Parsons, f Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Sheldon, of Unadilla.

STEBBINS - BENTLY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev., J.W. LaMoine, Mr. Henry L. Stebbins of Unadilla to Mrs. Laura Bently of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

CREIGHTON:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19th, Mrs. Mary Ann Creighton aged 68 years.  Her remains were taken to Philadelphia for interment.

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 18th, Miss Alxina Phillips aged 66 years, daughter of the late Rufus Phillips.

SWAYZE:  At the Chenango House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 8th, Angie [Swayze], daughter of John Swayze, aged 9 years.

BRIGHAM:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, Mrs. Abigail Brigham, aged 70 years.

KENYON:  Near Bardolph, Ill., Dec. 2d, of lung fever, Mr. George Kenyon, aged 63 years, 3 months and 10 days, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] and brother of R.R. Kenyon, of Mcdonough.

Mr. Kenyon was a native of New York, whose family were among the pioneers of the wilderness where he was much respected and known as one of the first and most esteemed of citizens. He removed to Illinois in 1861 and has not had very good health for some years.  He leaves a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss - Illinois Granger

GREENE:  At Mound, near Bushnell, Ill. Dec. 9th of lung fever, Mr. J. Greene,, aged 70 years 7 months and 16 days.

Mr. Greene was one of the early settlers of this vicinity, having moved here nearly twenty years ago, and by untiring industry and perseverance, made a comfortable home on the wild prairies.  Born in Groton, Conn., April 23d, 1803, the family consisting of seven sons, of which he was the eldest removed to Central New York in 1813. Having helped clear a farm in the wilderness, he lived there upon the old homestead about forty years.  In 1861 he removed to Illinois, before there was a railroad in the State.  He leaves a large circle of acquaintances and friends to mourn his loss. Their loss is his eternal gain, in the triumphs of living faith, he passed to the home in Heaven, saying he was ready and willing to go - That the Lord is with me as I pass through the dark valley and shadow of death.  He was a member of the Baptist church for over 40 years.  Illinois Granger

Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Charles P. Tracy, son of the late Uri Tracy, of this village, who left here in early life, and settled in Portsmouth, Ohio, died of paralysis in that city, on Friday last, aged forty-five years.

Greene [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. James Lansing, one of our most respected and worthy citizens, died suddenly at his residence, about a mile from the village, on Tuesday night at 12 o'clock.

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Death of Hon. Willard Davis:  Many of the older residents of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] will recognize in the subject of the following obituary notice, a former citizen of that town, who removed west a number of years since.  Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Newman Gates of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

From the Charlotte (Mich.) Republican, Jan. 9:  No resident of Eaton County has lived a more active life, and none has left a more honorable record, than the Hon. Willard Davis, of Vermontville.  From the early history of the County, his name has appeared in connection with the public business and public enterprises.  As a member of the Legislature, as connected with the Oliver College, with Railroad, Insurance and local affairs, his life has been one of incessant activity.  in all these activities he was faithful, prompt, and successful, and his reputation remained untarnished.  A man of sound principals and of earnest religious life, he leaves an example and a lesson for all.  

Her funeral sermon was preached at the Church in Vermontville, December 21st, by Rev. H.J. Parker, from the text Matt XXV:21, Well done thou good and faithful servant.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1874

Marriages

ANGELL - GEER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. Lewis Lawton, Mr. Owing Angell, of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Julia Geer of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

JOHNSON - HEALEY:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 6th, 1874, by Rev. J.W. -?-, Mr. LaFayette Johnson of Lincklaen, and Miss A.M. Healey, of the same place.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], celebrated their Silver Wedding, Saturday, January 17th, 1874.  A large circle of friends gathered at their pleasant home.  A bountiful repast was prepared, and the occasion was a joyous one. Various presents were left upon their table by individuals and in behalf of others collectively a silver tea set was given.  In offering it the speaker said:  "Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, it is in our hearts to congratulate you on this happy anniversary of your wedding day. As we have already in part expressed our good will and best wishes, so now together, with one voice, do we rejoice with you and say, God bless you and yours always. We see that his goodness and mercy have followed you thus far.  He has blessed you personally, and in your relation to each other.  You have beloved children, an heritage from the Lord, a happy circle strongly bound together by love.  You have toiled together, and God has blessed you in "your basket and in your store."  In all these events we trust that you recognize His merciful providence, and to His care do we now commend you.  May He lead you by his own chosen path, strengthening you for all remaining duties, comforting you in all trials, and teaching you so to love, obey and trust Him, bringing your children also by the same way that when this earthly home is empty, as it must be at last, and these reunions are past. may you have eternal home in Heaven, an unbroken circle through grace in Christ our Saviour.  In token of our sincerity in these words accept these little presents, emblems, if you will so regard them, of our true friendship, and our wish that silver and gold, and especially all spiritual blessings may be your increasing portion."

Deaths

CROSBY:  In the County House, Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Joseph Crosby, aged about 80? years.

WEAVER:  In the County House, Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19, 1874, aged 70 years.

Mr. Cosmas Seymour, a farmer, living about three miles south of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], while felling trees, on the 8th, inst. was instantly killed by one of them striking him upon the head.

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DIED:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 16th inst., suddenly, after a lingering illness, Orrin E. Wood, aged 43 years. 

Mr. Wood was the second son of Chester Wood, and has resided in this village, we believe, from his birth.  We well remember him as a playmate and associate in our youth, and cheerfully accord to his memory the pleasure that recollection gives us.  when he attained his manhood and the grip of secession was at his country's throat, we remember the promptness with which he indicated his intention to "take a hand in" the great struggle, and how, when the one hundred and fourteenth regiment was being organized, he carried out that intention by enlisting as a private, in company B, of that regiment.  On the first of November, 1863, he was appointed first Sergeant, and as such served until his discharge at the close of the war.  How well and faithfully he performed his duties as a soldier let the campaigns of the regiment for Bisland to Cedar Creek answer.  In the same regiment was George and Josiah Wood, brothers of the deceased an heroic trio who fought nobly for the cause of their espousal.

Since the war Orrin has successfully followed his trade, that of a carpenter, until something like a year ago, when by reason of declining health, he was obliged to give up work.  Until the past week he has gradually run down.  Examination showed that he was suffering from stone in the bladder, and on Wednesday of last week the operation of Lithotomy was performed upon him. The operation was skillful and promised success.  For a day or two he seemed to be improving and gave hope of recovery, but on Friday he commenced to sink and at five o'clock expired.

His funeral was attended on Sunday from the Free Baptist Church by a large number of sympathizing friends and acquaintances and by a detachment from Capt. Sholes' military company by whom he was buried with military honors.  All will ever bear in their hearts a grateful remembrance of deceased's quiet unobtrusive merit as well as his brave deeds upon the battlefield in behalf of our common country.

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LATHROP:  In this place, on Sunday morning, Jan. 11th, Amanda A. [Lathrop] wife of Marcus Lathrop, aged 73 years and six months.

We are pained to record the death of Mrs. Marcus Lathrop, of this village, which occurred on Sunday morning last.  She had been in feeble health for several months' past, and her disease was at the last quite sudden and unexpected.  Mrs. Lathrop was a native of Sherburne, Chenango County [NY], where she was born July 13th, 1801, being 72 years and nearly 6 months of age.  Her maiden name was Amanda A. Hopkins, she being the daughter of Moses Hopkins, Esq., one of the early settlers of that section.  She was married in February 1827, and came to Clinton in October 1841, where she has since continued to reside, beloved by her family, and enjoying the esteem and respect of all who knew her.  She was an exemplary member of the church for over fifty years and died in the full confidence of Christian hope. To the bereaved husband and mourning friends our sincerest sympathy is extended in this hour of their affliction.  Clinton Courier.

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Gail Borden, the inventor of the process of making condensed milk died on the 11th inst. at Bordensville, Texas.

Mr. Borden will be remembered by many of our older citizens.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], upon the farm now owned by Mrs. Pendleton (the Arch Pellet farm) in 1801, he being the eldest of seven children. At the age of 18 he went west with his father, who settled near Madison, Ind., but finding his health impaired he went to Mississippi, when there engaged in teaching.  Here he was appointed County and Deputy United States Surveyor.  Having married, he removed to Texas in 1829.  His abilities soon brought him into prominence. After conducting a newspaper for some years, he was appointed by President Houston, Collector of the Port of Galveston and subsequently was agent for twelve years of the Galveston City Company, a corporation holding several thousand acres on which the city is built.  His experimental labors as an inventor resulted first in the production of a meat Bisquit, which he manufactured extensively in Texas with the view of supplying good and portable food to emigrants crossing the plains. The opposition of the army contractors however overcame him, and he retired from the unequal contest penniless.

He then came north and turned his attention to the preservation of milk, and in 1858 claimed a patent for "producing concentrated sweet milk by evaporation in vacuo, the same having no sugar or other foreign matter mixed with it, and after a strenuous contest he secured letters patent in 1856.  The development of the invention was now a fresh source of embarrassment.  He had parted with all but three-eighths of his interest in the patent, when after two unsuccessful attempts to establish works in New York, the New York condensed Milk Company was formed and began business on an extensive scale at Wassaic, Dutchess County, N.Y. This was in 1860, Soon after the civil war broke out, and the article became at once quickly and extensively known as it became an essential article in military and naval supplies.  Then the business rapidly expanded and other manufactories were established.  During the war our soldiers needed meat juices in a condensed form and Mr. Borden resumed his experimental labors and produced an extract of beef of superior quality. These extracts and their sale gave him great wealth which he made liberal use of.

Mr. B. used often to visit the home of his youth.  His last visit here was about six years ago.