Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 24, 1877
Marriages
BOSWORTH - HUCHINS: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] May 20th, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise Mr. Byron H. Bosworth to Miss Ella M. Huchins, all of Norwich.
PEARCE - FOOT: In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], May 10th, by Rev. H.R. Clarke, William W. Pearce of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary L. Foot, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
SHERMAN: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, Mr. Thomas J. Sherman, aged 72 years.
EVANS: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, of consumption, Joel [Evans] son of Homer Evans, aged 17 years and 4 months.
GIFFORD: In Lincklaen, [Chenango Co. NY], May 9th, 1877, Mr. Joseph Gifford, aged 84 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Joseph Gifford, father of Townsend M. Gifford, Esq., of Lincklaen, died in that town on the 9th inst. in the eighty-fifth year of his age. He was one of the early settlers in that locality, where he has passed a long and useful life. We regret that we have not been furnished with an extended obituary of one who was so well known and so universally respected.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 26, 1877: The death of Joseph Gifford, a well-known resident of this town [Lincklaen, Chenango Co. NY], occurred at his son's, T.M. Gifford, residence, on May 9th. The funeral took place at Quaker Basin, on the 11th, calling together a large congregation of friends and relatives to pay the last sad tribute to the memory of the departed. Mr. Gifford was a man worthy of high regard, with a strict sense of justice and sturdy integrity. He could be relied upon at all times, possessed a warm heart and kindly feelings. He had not only the respect but affection of the entire neighborhood.
PAYSON: In Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY], May 17th, Anna B. [Payson] wife of Rev. E.H. Payson aged 58 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
BOYNTON: At Lower Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY], May 10th, Sarah Ann Sophia [Boynton] daughter of William and Susanna Ingersoll, and wife of Julius M. Boynton, aged 22 years 10 months and 22 days.
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BENEDICT: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 21st, Mr. Nelson Benedict, aged 63 years, 7 months and 26 days.
Nelson Benedict died at his home in Plymouth on Monday morning, aged sixty-three years. Probably no man in that town was more widely known than Nelson, and none had fewer enemies. He was modest and unassuming in his manner, with a heart full of kindness, and was always ready to render assistance to those in affliction, as well as to all who needed it. He has held various town offices and twice was appointed as Census Marshal for his town. Enjoying the confidence of the community, he has gone to his rest respected by all. His funeral is attended this (Wednesday) afternoon, by the members of Norwich Lodge of Masons, of which he was a member and the remains interred in the cemetery at South Plymouth.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 26, 1877: When an aged and respectful citizen like the subject of the imperfect sketch is taken away to the silent City of the Dead, it is quite natural for friends to ponder over the unwritten which memory has impressed upon their minds and recall with mingled pleasure and sadness the happy hours spent in his society. Mr. Benedict in the practice of his trade as carpenter and joiner, as well as in the capacity of constable, auctioneer and various other positions which he was called to fill, came in contact with large numbers and won a host of friends. He had lived in this community upwards of sixty years - here he raised his family, two sons and two daughters, who have grown to mature years, -- and here by his genial, kindly nature and from his familiarity with politics and business in general, he became a favorite counselor, and his opinions were very much sought after. In 1875, he was appointed Deputy Marshall for this Town and took the census, receiving the approval of those in authority. For seven seasons he was Superintendent of the Sunday School, and no one could excel him in winning children, for he had a way of his own that gained their affections. He was yearly re-elected Trustee in his district and on him seemed to devolve the care and general oversight of the school. In politics he was a staunch Democrat, but so honest and sincere was he in giving his opinions and so regardful of others who differed with him, that all esteemed him as a conscientious, thinking citizen, and forgot the partizan in their regard for the man. In his last sickness he gave evidence of his firm trust in God and passed away sustained and comforted by the Christian's faith. He was buried with Masonic honors, of which order he had long been a member. South Plymouth, May 24th, 1877, NED.
A large delegation for Norwich lodge No. 302 F.&A.M., attended the funeral of Mr. Benedict and performed the beautiful funeral services of the order over his remains at the Cemetery, in the presence of a very large concourse of people, embracing friends of Mr. Benedict from all adjoining towns.
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GLADDING: In Albany [Albany Co. NY] May16th, Mr. John A. Gladding, aged 54 years, formerly of this county [Chenango Co. NY].
It is with feelings of sorrow that we are called upon to chronicle the death of this gentleman, which occurred in Albany on Wednesday evening of last week.
Mr. Gladding was a native of Otselic, in this County [Chenango Co. NY], where his earlier days were passed. Upwards of twenty years ago he was connected at times with the hotels in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], as assistant, and was for a time, we believe, proprietor of one. Of a genial nature, courteous and obliging, he made hosts of friends, and was popular with all. In 1861 he removed to Lansingburg, where for several years he conducted the Phoenix Hotel, after which he removed to West Troy, where for a long time he was the successful proprietor of the Collins House. Leaving West Troy, he returned to Lansingburg, where he remained but a short time, when he entered upon his duties as proprietor of the City Hotel, in Albany, which position he held at the time of his death. Many Chenango County people will recall the cordial greeting, and the hearty reception met with by them, while his guests. For some years past, deceased had been in failing health, but he bore his infirmities with remarkable fortitude, and up to the last was the same genial gentleman as ever. His age was fifty-four years. He leaves a widow, but no children.
His funeral was attended on Sunday, by a large concourse of people. Episcopal services were held at the house, when the remains were conveyed to Oakwood Cemetery, in Troy, where they were buried with Masonic rites. James C. Gladding brother of the deceased, with his wife, of Pharsalia; A.F. Gladding, Esq., and Mrs. Silas R. Hill, of this village, nephew and niece; Halsey Browning and wife, of Pharsalia, the latter a sister of Mrs. J.A. Gladding; and Mrs. E.T. Hayes of this village, attended the funeral.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 23, 1877
Death
Thursday morning, the 17 inst., the announcement of the severe sickness and sudden death of Mrs. Lucy J. [Woodard], wife of Horatio Woodard of East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and daughter of Mrs. Lewis Peck of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] was unlooked for and cast a shadow of gloom over this community, her birthplace, where she had lived these many years previous to her late residence in Madison County. Last Tuesday night she was taken ill, and her condition gradually grew worse until Wednesday night at 9:20 P.M. she expired. On Friday her remains were placed in the hearse and brought to this village followed by relatives from Hamilton and at one o'clock P.M. the funeral was held at the residence of her mother where a large circle of friends and relatives had assembled to pay the last tribute of love and respect to the beloved deceased. Rev. Mr. MacDonald of Hamilton officiated and delivered a very able and impressive discourse. G.S.T.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 26, 1877
Deaths
TIFFANY: At his residence in King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday morning, May 24th, Mr. Albert Tiffany, aged 61 years, 8 months and 23 days. His funeral will be attended from his late residence this Saturday at one o'clock P.M.
JOHNSON: Otselic, Chenango Co. NY: Joseph Johnson who had his foot amputated about three weeks since, died on the night of the 15th inst. He was about fifty years of age.
News Item
Quite a stir was caused at Genegantslett west of Greene Village [Chenango Co. NY], by the announcement of the elopement of Mr. Charles Borden with Miss Jennie Rudolph. Mr. Borden came there with his family about a year ago, and for aught anyone knew was living happily with his wife and three children. For the past three months they have lived in a part of the house owned and occupied by Mrs. Becker, the mother of Jennie Rudolph. Two or three weeks ago, Borden persuaded his wife to take the children and go home to Cortland Co. [NY] on a visit of two or three weeks, and he would come after her and bring her home. She went, and in her absence, he collected what money he could quietly, without arousing the suspicion of anyone, packed his valise and gave out that he was going for his wife. Jennie Rudolph made preparations for a visit to an uncle's who lived near Triangle [Broome Co. NY] and took the stage that runs from Greene to Whitney's Point, through Triangle; but instead of getting off at Triangle, she rode to Whtiney's Point, stating that her uncle would be over there. The stage left her at the hotel. Borden was waiting for her there, and they were seen to take the train together, and that night he was recognized in the Binghamton depot by someone from Greene, who knew him, and he was buying tickets for the west. That is the last that has been heard of them. He left a line for his wife, stating that he could not live any longer with a woman he did not love and that he was going to Canada.
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