Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriage

Twenty-five years ago, Samuel H. Phelps and Sarah M. Brooks were united in marriage in East Pharsalia, Chenango Co. N.Y.  May 13th their friends with one consent gathered at their residence in Flemmingville, Tioga Co. [NY] to celebrate the anniversary of that event.

If the pleasure of such an occasion is to be measured by the hearty good cheer and warm, earnest good will from hearts overflowing with gladness, rather than the costliness and brilliancy of the presents, then certainly this gathering was a success.  There was wanting, however, the ordinary accompaniments of loaded tables and silver testimonials of love and friendship.

Among the guests some of your readers may recognize the names of O.L. Brooks and Rev. C.W. Brooks of Watins, with their wives and mother now past her threescore years and ten.  Mr. Phelps family was also represented on the occasion, with friends from the neighborhood.  The happy pair were repledged at the hymenial alter by Rev. C.W. Brooks assisted by Rev. S.W. Lindsley and Rev. J. Grimes their eldest daughter and her husband acting as bridesmaid and groomsman.  Twenty-five years have added a few gray hairs to the once auburn locks but has laid a light hand on their hearts.  After prayer by their pastor and a joyous "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," the company gave themselves up to a free chat, and separated declaring that they had enjoyed a happy day.

Deaths

Ira M. Carrigan, the oldest merchant of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died on Sunday.

A little son of James O'Brien of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], fell into a tub of scalding water and was so terribly injured that he died in a short time.

A little daughter of Frederick Prince of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], lost her life last week by falling into the vault of a water closet and suffocating.

Dr. Cone, formerly a resident physician in this town [Coventry, Chenango Co. NY], and a highly respected citizen, died on the 8th inst. at his residence in Coventry Station [Chenango Co. NY], The funeral was attended the 10th.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 17, 1876

Death

BUNDY:  At Deposit, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], on the evening of the 1st inst., Mrs. Lydia Smith Bundy aged 81 years, widow of the late Dr. O.T. Bundy.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] May 6th, by Rev. Dr. Paldock, Mr. John Shaw to Miss Phebe Talmadge, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

At the same time, by the same, Mr. Benjamin B. Prentiss to Miss Ella Shaw, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY]

In Schoharie, N.Y. ]Schoharie Co.], April 26th, by Rev. W.C. Handy, Mr. Frank T Corbin of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Brewster of Schoharie.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Mrs. Rexiville [Hollenbeck] wife of Luke Hollenbeck, aged 28 years, 9 months.

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Death of John Verril

In this town, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Jerry Meade, on Sunday May 14th, John Verill, aged 93 years.

More than an ordinary notice is due to the departure of an old and respected friend, one who has resided among us for the past 40 years, and for the last 20 years was familiarly known as "Blind Johnnie."  Kind and amiable of a cheerful temperament, he had no enemies and everyone, even the children would vie with each other in giving him a helping hand.

Mr. Verrill was an Englishman by birth and was born in the county of York.  At an early age he entered the English navy and served as a sailor for fourteen years.  during the exciting war with France, he served with Lord Nelson at the siege of Cadez.  He was at the battle of Verona when Sir John Moore was killed and was also on the British frigate Bellerappson at the surrender of Napoleon to the British Admiral after the battle of Waterloo, in 1815.

Often has this old sailor delighted the young men of an evening in relating his sailor yarns and his Paddy Cary songs.  His religious preference was strongly in favor of the English Church, in which he was brought up and in which he was baptized.  When opportunity offered, he was a constant attendant upon her services.  When infirmity prevented him from going out, he was always delighted with the frequent visits of the late Dr. Rogers, and with the prayers offered at his bedside.  An honest man has departed.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 20, 1876

Death

BENEDICT:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Mrs. Abigail [Benedict] wife of Martin Benedict in the 75th year of her age.

News Item

Mr. C.C. Foster showed us a document, last Monday, of Centennial interest.  It is the commission of Reuben Mason, as surgeon in the Fourth Battalion of Infantry in the county of Providence, R.I., given and signed by his Excellency William Greene, Governor and commander in Chief of Rhode Island and providence Plantations; also signed by Henry Ward, Serg., bearing date June 20th, 1780.  Reuben Mason, to whom, the commission was given, was the father of Dr. Reuben Mason, a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and for many years a practicing physician in this county. The Doctor left this ancient document with his wife who gave it to her daughter, the wife of Mr. Foster who now has it in his possession  Of course it lacks a few years of being a centenarian, nevertheless as it was given in revolutionary times no less interest attaches to it on that account.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 20, 1876

Marriage

LEWIS - ALESWORTH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, 1876, at the M.E. Parsonage, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Adelbert Lewis to Miss Ella Alesworth.

Rev. J.J. Jones, formerly a pastor of the Morris Baptist church, now of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] was married, April 30th, to Miss Minnie Waldroff, a recent graduate of the Albany Normal School.

Deaths

SPRINGER:  In North Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 11th, 1876, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Barton Springer.

BEADLE:  In North Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 10th, 1876, Mrs. Roxanna [Beadle] wife of Abram Beadle, aged 46 years.

Smyrna Citizen Smyrna, NY, May 20, 1876

News Item

A tombstone in the East Burial ground bears this inscription:  Benjamin Bunker, Born in Charlestown, Mass., March 22nd, 1772, Died in Smyrna N.Y. April 10th, 1831, aged 59 years.