Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 3, 1876
Death
DIED: Rev. Ray Woodmansee, Dec. 13th(?) 1875, aged 81 years 8 months 15 days.
The subject of this notice was born in Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, in the year 1794. Was given license to exhort by the Reformed Methodist of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] in 1832; was ordained Elder by the same in 1837; then moving to New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] in 1845 he united with the Free Baptist of Holmesville, of whom he was a worthy member until death. He had been married twice, the first wife having six children, and also the last one six, of whom but two are living to comfort their mother.
For several years past he had preached only occasionally, and at funerals, by reason of declining health. His life was a sermon every day, gentle, unassuming, kind and affectionate to all, thereby winning the love of all who knew him, and without exception, living an exemplary life, that no one need fear to follow, and dying as he had lived, in perfect peace with God and in the triumphs of living faith. He was too well beloved by all to be soon forgotten. His funeral sermon was preached at the Holmesville church to a large assembly by W.H. Waldron, of Norwich.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 3, 1876
Marriages
In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 26, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. George D. Gould of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Maddon, of Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY].
At the residence of Mr. Luther Wedge, Jan. 25, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Rufus H. Porter to Miss Hattie E. [Haight] daughter of Mr. John Haight, all of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].
At the Congregational Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 30, by the Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. Charles E. Ecob of Nineveh, N.Y. [Broome Co.] and Miss Lydia Winston, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].
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At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday afternoon, Jan'y 21, by Rev. Dr. J.V. VanIngen, of Rochester, Mr. James A. Harrison of this village to Miss Ida V. [Jackson] only daughter fo E.B. Jackson, Esq.
On Thursday afternoon last, many relatives and a few friends of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Jackson, assembled at their residence to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Ida, to Mr. James A. Harrison, a young gentleman well and favorably known in this vicinity. Preparations on a grand and magnificent scale had been made, and all that a devoted father and a loving mother could do had been arranged for properly celebrating the event.
For some time previous to "the event" occurring, the friends of the family wandered around the spacious parlors in pleasant and social intercourse and groups were intently gazing most of the time at the very large array of beautiful and costly presents that were spread before them, that friends had given as tokens of love to the young bride. We will not enumerate them but suffice it to say that we know of no young lady that has been married in our village in many years that can boast of as many tokens of friendship as those furnished on this occasion.
The happy hour finally arrived when the loving twain were to be united, and the approach of the bridal party was the signal for attention. A large and beautiful evergreen arch had been erected near the bay window and under it the happy couple were made man and wife, through the solemn and impressive marriage service of the Episcopal Church, delivered by the venerable Dr. Van Ingen.
The "knot" being tied, the bridal party received the hearty congratulations of friends and after a princely spread of the choicest viands the market could afford and warm wishes for their future happiness, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison took their departure for the 5:31 train going North to visit New York and other points of interest.
Thus ended a pleasant and happy wedding celebration. May the two united under so auspicious circumstances live to honor and cherish each other many years and be a comfort and consolation to their parents and many friends, all of whom wish them a pleasant and prosperous voyage through life and a sweet and happy reunion "beyond the river!"
Deaths
In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Jan. 22d, Mr. John D. Black of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], in the 68th year of his age.
In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Jan. 20, Ida [Hollis], daughter of A.D. and Lucy Hollis, aged 10 years, 10 months.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 5, 1876
Deaths
METLER: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], January 30, 1876, Mary Metler, daughter of Nicklas and Mary Metler, aged 8 years and 9 months.
WATERHOUSE: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st ult. Mrs. Charlotte Waterhouse, wife of Richard Waterhouse, aged 70 years.
New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY: On Tuesday last S.W. Smith met his death in the following singular manner. He was uncle to and for the past five years made his home with William Smith, on the Great Brook. On the day mentioned in company with William he went to the woods for the purpose of drawing out hop poles, and was riding upon the bob sled, when William jumped off and ran a short distance to pick out the road and had not been gone over two minutes, when returning he found his uncle with his head doubled down upon his breast under the sled, the team having stopped. William pulled the sled over and got his uncle out, and bathed his head with water, but with the exception of one or two gasps, he showed no signs of life. Upon examination it was found that his neck was broken. He was 68 years of age. How he came to get under the sled or in what manner his neck was broken is a mystery as there was not a scratch or mark upon the body. Gazette
Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, February 5, 1876
Deaths
CROSS: In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], feb. 3rd, Theodore [Cross] only son of Rev. and Mr.s R.T. Cross, aged 4 years.
We have received a note announcing the death, in Mansfield, Ohio, of Mrs. Sarah Percival, widow of James Percival, at the age of 81 years and 6 months. Mrs. P. was a step-daughter of Eleazer Lathrop, a pioneer and former resident of this village [Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY].
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