Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 11, 1875
Marriages
WIGHTMAN - BARBER: At the residence of Alvin C... in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, by Rev. D. W. Bigelow of Pitcher, Mr. Linus Wightman of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nellie E. Barber of Otselic.
HARRIS - BARD: In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], March 1st, by Rev. E.J. Bennett, Mr. W.H. Harris of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma E. Bard, of New Lisbon.
MATHEWSON - DURFOE: In Madison [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. J.A. Wood, Mr. Willie E. Mathewson of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary L. Durfoe of Madison.
Deaths
OVERHISER: In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], March 6th, Jane [Overhiser] wife of William Overhiser of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 47th year of her age.
HULL: At her residence in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday evening, March 1st, after a short illness of pneumonia, Betsey Hale [Hull] wife of Alanson Hull, and sister of N.B. Hale, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 69 years.
NORRIS: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 7th, Mrs. Abigail Norris, aged 74 years and 1 month.
TURNER: In North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mrs. Joseph Turner, aged 70 years.
GRANNIS: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, Mr. Edward C. Grannis, aged 63 years.
JENKS: In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mr. Henry Jenks, aged 69 years.
This community was startled on Monday morning last, by the announcement that Mr. Henry Jenks, an old and respected citizen of this town was dead. We learn that Mr. Jenks went to bed Sunday night, in usual good health and about eleven o'clock he was awakened by a sharp pain through the chest and both shoulders. His wife made him some hot tea and sent for the doctor but before the physician arrived, Mr. Jenks had breathed his last. He was 69 years of age and had been a resident of this town many years. Gazette
EVANS: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Mrs. Mercy Evans, aged 87 years.
CAMP: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, Mrs. Adelia Camp, aged 53 years.
PURPLE: In Winsor, Boome Co. [NY], Feb. 27th, Ruby J. [Purple] wife of Thomas J. Purple aged 30 years.
MORRIS: In New York, Feb. 26t, Jane E. [Morris] fe of William A. Morris and daughter of the late Jacob W. Morris of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] The funeral was held at the Morris Memorial Chapel in Morris, Otsego Co. N.Y.
WADSWORTH: In New Hartford, Oneida Co. [NY], March 9th, Rev. William A. Wadsworth of the Wyoming M. E. Conference, former pastor of the M.E. church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 53d year of his age.
Two years ago, while stationed at Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] he was prostrated with brain fever from which he never fully recovered. Receiving an appointment at Cooperstown and entering upon his labors, his health soon failed; a rheumatic fever set in, and after lingering for months he sought the home of his childhood, hoping under the care of his favorite physician to regain his health. Two weeks since he was taken worse, and after protracted suffering entered into his rest and reward.
WILSON: In Camden, Oneida Co. [NY], Feb. 7th, Mrs. Ann E. Wilson, relict of John Wilson and mother of H.E. Wilson of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 63 years.
Death has again entered the family circle and taken away another of its members. Only a little over sixteen months have passed away since our departed sister and her children were suddenly bereft of husband and father; brother Wilson having died almost instantly of heart disease. And now after an illness of only eight days, sister Wilson followed her husband to the better land, leaving s son and two daughters, together with a large circle of relatives to mourn her loss. Although the messenger came suddenly and prostrating all the active powers both of body ad mind; we have every reason to believe she was ready for the summons. For nearly half a century she had been a follower of Christ; and by her consistent Christian life, she gave evidence that her religion was not a mere profession. She loved the class and prayer meetings, as well as all other means of grace. Even since the death of her companion, she had seemed to be growing in grace and ripening for the heavenly garner. Only a few nights before her death, in one of our social meetings she testified to her faith in God and the bright prospects of meeting her Savior and loved ones who had gone before in that land where death cannot enter. We have no doubt of her realization of all her faith and hope looked forward to and expected. May her dear children and friends be sustained by divine grace and meet those who have passed over to the "better country." "To die is gain." Camden, Feb. 23, 1875, T. Richey
The Franklin Register of last week publishes the following item: " A Miss Peck of Greene, Chenango County [NY], died at the Ladies' Hall of the Institute on Sunday evening last. Her remains were taken to the above place for interment. The heavy snow drifts on top of the Otego Mountain was the cause of quite an accident, upsetting the stage (Jerome's) and throwing the passengers among whom were the father and mother of the young lady, and coffin out into the snow."
A letter received from Denver, Colorado states that Edwin Sullivan, formerly of this County, died at that city last month of smallpox. Previous to his death he said that he had a father, mother, wife and one child living in Chenango County, N.Y.
The venerable mother of Judge Kennedy of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], died at Chittenango on the 2d last, in the 79th year of her age.
Mrs. Garrit Smith died at the family mansion in Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] on Saturday aged 70 years. the day of her death would have been her deceased husband's 78th birthday.
Fred Sherman died at Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday of smallpox. The people of that town are much excited at the appearance of the fatal disease in their midst.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 11, 1875
Deaths
BROWN: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 3d, 1875, Murton M. [Brown] son of Lorenzo and Emily Brown, aged 4 years.
POTTER: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], February 7th, 1875, suddenly, Mary L. [Potter] wife of Perman Potter, aged 48 years.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 11, 1875
Deaths
At the residence of James Youngs in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 6th, Mr. John Youngs, aged 50 years.
At the residence of Richard Page, in this town (Page Brook) [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 7th, Mrs. Mary Page, aged 85 years.
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, Mr. James Wall, aged 80 years and 10 months.
This aged and venerable friend and neighbor was called suddenly away in the possession of his faculties and in unwonted vigor of body for such advanced years. He was fully conscious, suddenly as death came, that his time had come, and with the slightest sensibility to pain, his long life was closed like the extinguishing of a candle by a sudden draught from an open door. The deceased came to this country many years ago from the town of Norwich, Conn., and has lived a long time in this country in the simple quiet life from which he became warmly interested in the temperance cause and for more than thirty years has been an ardent advocate of that great reformation. A good man has gone, respected by all who knew him, and a large number of friends gathered at his grave to testify their respect. As he lay in the arms of death awaiting burial, it seemed difficult to realize that fourscore years had passed over that placid brow and that hair just turned from its color. Born in the Episcopal Church he was consigned to the grave with her impressive ritual. Let us hope and believe that his trust rested on the Redeemer's merits and that he rests in peace.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 13, 1875
Death
LOOMIS: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst., Mr. Luther C. Loomis, aged 40 years.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 13, 1875
Marriages
BLOWERS - MANN: At the residence of Mr. Elisha Vanderhue, Tuesday, March 9th, 1875, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Alfred Blowers of North Sanford [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Leona Mann, of East Afton [Chenango Co. NY].
FERRIS - HICKOX: At the M.E. Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday evening, March 9th, 1875, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Benjamin Ferris to Miss Katie Hickox, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].
The nuptials of Mr. Benjamin Ferris and Miss Katie Hickox were celebrated at the M.E. Church, in this village, on Tuesday evening, March 9th, Rev. A.B. Richardson officiating. Mr. Jacob Warner acted as groomsman and Miss Sarah McCullaugh as bridesmaid. Mr. Ferris and bride took the evening express fo Westfield, Pa.
PRATT - MINER: In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], March 10th, 1875, by Rev. J.B. Morse, James Pratt to Miss Ettie Miner, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
FREEMAN: In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], March 5th, 1875, of consumption, Aaron Freeman, aged 76 years.
CHAFFEE: At the residence of her brother-in-law, in Windsor [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 21, 1875, of scarlet fever, Libbie C. [Chaffee] youngest daughter of James A. and Emeline Chaffee of Harpursville [Broome Co. NY], aged 19 years.
News Item
Probably the oldest man in this State is Mr. Cook St. John, of Walton, Delaware county [NY]. Mr. St. John was born June 3d, 1773, and consequently, has nearly reached his one hundred and second birthday. His earliest recollection is of his oldest brother telling of the battle of Bunker hill, and of his mother weeping because this brother had enlisted for the war. He also remembers seeing the old Continentals passing his father's house on their way from Boston to New York. He was first married as far back as 1796 and removed to Walton from Norwalk, Conn., where he was born and spent the first years of his life, in 1802. There are of his lineal descendants now living, four children, twenty-seven grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. His first presidential vote was cast for Adams in '96, and he has voted at every Presidential election since. Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Harrison, Taylor, Lincoln and Grant, in turn, received his support. Notwithstanding his great age, Mr. St. John's mental and bodily faculties are in a remarkable state of preservation. "Five prominent causes," a Walton clergyman remarks, "have conduced to his longevity, viz: industry, temperance, cheerfulness, an approving conscience, and a firm reliance on Divine Providence.
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