Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1877

Marriages

WHEELER - BOSWORTH:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday evening, June 17th, by Rev. S. Scoville. Mr. George Wheeler to Miss Eva T Bosworth, daughter of H.C. Bosworth, Esq.

SILLIMAN - HORTON:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], June 14th, by Rev. Mr. Reese, Mr. Sherwood D. Silliman of Herkimer County [NY] to Miss Avis A. Horton, of the former place.

North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]:  Rev. E.L. Bennett, formerly of this place, was in town one day last week, to perform a marriage ceremony.  Mr. LaMott Sturges and Miss Alice Huntley were the most deeply interested parties to the transaction.  We trust they will find the state of matrimony preferable to that of single blessedness.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 20, 1877:  On Thursday last at 12 M, a pleasant and cheerful wedding took place at the residence of Mr. Huntley, where a few select guests who were relatives had gathered and witnessed the "coupling up" of Lamott Sturges with Alice Huntley, both of this place [North Norwich].  After the nuptial tie was completed, and they pronounced man and wife by E.L. Bennett, who officiated, a grand dinner was participated of by those present.  The bride was the happy recipient of a few rare and valuable presents, which, no doubt, added to the enjoyment of the occasion.

Deaths

SEELY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, June 17th, Polly [Seely] wife of Henry Seely, aged 54 years.

SAUNDERS:  In this town, [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 14th, Mr. Jeremiah Saunders, aged about 70 years.

GATES:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], June 14th, Lucinda [Gates], wife of Lewis Gates, aged 55 years.

WILLCOX:   In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] suddenly, June 11th, Mr. Herrington Willcox, aged 74 years.

WELLS:  In Cambria, Wis., March 22d, Mrs. Betsey Wells, aged 85 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

DOUGLAS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], June 16th, Dr. A.S. Douglass aged 45 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 20, 1877:  Dr. A.S. Douglass, of the firm of Douglass & Chapman, died of dropsy at his residence in this village [Earlville], on Saturday afternoon, aged forty-five years.  The funeral services were held under Masonic ritual at his late residence on Monday.  He leaves a wife and three daughters who have the heartfelt sympathy of one community in this their sad bereavement.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 20, 1807

Deaths

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  In our village cemetery are two ancient weather-beaten tombstones, and upon the one is inscribed the name of Jacob Cole, who was born in the 1705, and on the other is that of Stephen Purdy, who was born two years after.  The former died in the year 1800 and the latter 1802.  Can correspondents of other towns bring forth more ancient date of the forefathers in their cemetery grounds.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 23, 1877

Marriages

HAYWARD - TILTON:  At the residence of the bride's mother in South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], June 19th, 1877, by the Rev. J.H. Smith, E.D. Hayward M.D. of Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Helen E. Tilton of South Edmeston.

PARCE - WELLS:  At the residence of Warren Thurston, Esq., June 20th, 1877, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. Frank D. Parse of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and Adelia C. Wells, of this village [Norwich, Chenanog Co. NY].

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WHITNEY - WILCOX:  At the residence of the bride's father, H.C. Wilcox, Esq., June 20th, 1877, by Revs. R.W. Van Schoick, pastor of the Providence M.E. Church, Scranton, Pa., and H. Crydenwise, pastor of the Norwich M.E. Church, Mr. W.W. Whitney, M.D. of Union, N.Y. [Broome Co.] and Miss Hattie Wilcox of Norwich [Chenanog Co. NY].

The marriage of Mr. W.W. Whitney M.D. of Union, N.Y. and Miss Hattie E. Wilcox of our village took place at the residence of the bride's father on Wednesday evening the 20th inst. at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. R.W. VanSchoick of the Providence M.E. Church, Scranton Pa., and H.M. Crydenwise pastor of the M.E. Church, a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present, among whom were several of our prominent citizens as follows:  Hon. H.G. Prindle, Sheriff Hill, Esquire Bosworth, and their wives, J.W. Church Esq., A.F. Cladding and others.

The presentation of silver et cetera to the bride was very fine, making a most inviting and beautiful exhibit.

Following the marriage service, which was briefly but gracefully performed by the reverend gentlemen officiating, and the congratulations to the happy pair which were as deservedly and worthily bestowed, as they were numerously and unstintedly given, the guests were invited to a most sumptuous repast, provided with exquisite taste, as the evident enjoyment of all clearly testified.

Mr. Whitney will hold a reception at his home in Union, on Tuesday evening next, at which time he will introduce his newly wedded wife to his many friends in that place.  We feel that we but express the sentiments of hosts of our readers when we say that none of the fair daughters of Norwich have gone from our midst carrying more of the love and respect of all than Mrs. Whitney. We congratulate the Doctor and the people of Union on their good fortune.

Death

East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Rathbun, an old lady that lived with her daughter, Mrs. Beardsley, died last Thursday. The funeral took place at the Congregational Chruch, Sunday, P.M.