Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 22, 1877
Marriage
At the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. M.L. Hoyt, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Thatcher A. Joslyn, Esq., of Boston, Mass., to Miss Paulina E. Newton of Greene.
Deaths
In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 18, Mrs. Sophia [Edwards] wife of Hiram Edwards, aged 43 years.
At Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14, Robbie [Spencer] infant son of Henry D. and Sarah J. Spencer, aged 7 months.
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21, Mr. Eldredge W. Lewis aged 45 years.
New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, February 24, 1877
Death
Died, In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Saturday, February 17th, 1877, Mr. John Harris, aged 93 years, 1 month, and 1 week.
On the 23rd day of December, Squire Harris was borne to his last home. Little did those who stood with the brother beside the open grave, amid the sleet and drifting snow of winter think that in eight short weeks, the two, who had lived together for fifty-four years, in this world, would be united in the next. For six times only had the sun arisen in all its light and glory, when Uncle John met with the sad accident that caused his death, and then, after seven long weeks of pain and suffering he has at last found peaceful rest. Never was a sound of murmuring heard, not a word of complaint was offered, always tho'tful for those around him. His mind was bright and active to the last.
Mr. Harris was the oldest inhabitant of our town, a man of sterling integrity and moral worth. Being positive in nature, he dealt with men and things from his convictions of right and justice; was active and energetic even in his old age. Social, kindhearted, and worthy of the esteem and friendship of all. He was much respected and liked by all who knew him. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and the oldest Mason in the State of New York. He had lived to bury the bride of his youth and five children, but his last days were blessed with the fond and loving care of the wife of thirty-nine years and the devotion of the last daughter and two grandchildren. But one brother now remains, Harvey Harris, aged 81 years: the last of eleven children. Father and mother, brother and sister have one by one been gathered to that 'beautiful home" where the footstep never falters, where the eye never grows dim, and where death never parts the loved ones.
Around the life of Mr. Harris there clusters no associations of desolation or ruin, but his memory is rather like some "enchanted temple, unspotted by profane hands;" "Like the sun, his life seemed largest at its setting." Enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him well, his loss is widely felt and most sincerely. Not a doubt or a fear clouded his last hours, and we doubt not that glad welcome from spirit friends broke upon his listening ear, before his gentle spirit had freed itself from earth. "Tis blessed to go when so ready to die."
"One by one / We too shall come to the river side / One by one / We are nearing its shores each eventide / One by one."
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 24, 1877
Marriage
DEAN - TUTTLE: At the parsonage of the M.E. Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Allie R. Dean to Mrs. Arvilla M. Tuttle, both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
ROGERS: In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], on the 15th inst., Mrs. Theodosia Powell [Rogers] wife of the late Amedad Rogers, aged 32 years and 5 months.
ANDREWS: The remains of Mr. Isaac S. Andrews, who died in Fulton [Oswego Co. NY], on the 20th inst., were brought to this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening and funeral services were held in the Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon. An appropriate discourse was preached by Rev. G.R. Burnside from John III, 20: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God; and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is." Mr. Andrews was a native of this village and had resided here most of the time until about a year and a half ago, when he went to Fulton and engaged in the service of D.E. Mason & Co. manufacturers in that village, as bookkeeper. he had been in failing health for some time but was not considered seriously ill until the latter part of January, when a diagnosis of his disease discovered it to be past remedy. He died of consumption. Deceased was of amiable disposition, social temperament and had troops of friends who mourn his death. His employers at Fulton, Messrs. D.E. Mason & Co., accompanied the remains to this village and attended their interment. They speak of him as accurate, competent, and faithful in his clerkship and as one whose loss is not easily filled. He leaves a widow who is in ill health, and to whom this bereavement bears with unusual affliction. She and the widowed mother have the heartfelt sympathies of the community.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 24, 1877
Marriages
MOON - SHAW: In Bainbridge [Chenanog Co. NY], Feb. 22, 1877, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. James B. Moon of West Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Shaw of Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY].
GRANNIS - DOOLITTLE: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19, 1877, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Allen Grannis of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Alice Doolittle of Bainbridge.
Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 22, 1877
Marriage
At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. L. Casier, Alonzo Filkins and Miss Caroline Grinder, both of Stark, Herkimer Co., N.Y.
Deaths
At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 10th, Catharine Pettengill in her 86th year.
In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 12th, Mary [Olin], widow of the late Wm. Olin, aged 74 years 6 months.
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