Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1877 (continued)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 4, 1877

Marriages

June 19:  At the M.E. parsonage in Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] by Rev. Samuel Homan, Wm. Howland of Lodi [Seneca Co. NY], and Miss Mary A. Putnam of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY].

June 13:  At the Presbyterian Church, Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H.F. Swinnerton, R.H. Leaning to Mary A. Stacy, both of Cherry Valley.

June 21:  At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Dr. Lord, of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Clarence Barber of Clinton [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Mary Hooker, daughter of J.B. Hooker, Esq. of Fly Creek.

Deaths

June 27:  At the residence of W.F. Leonard in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Nancy Mirick aged 50 years and 22 days, sister of W.F. and R. Leonard.  

She had been a great sufferer and for the last two years and a half had been confined to her bed with consumption.  All her suffering she bore with Christian fortitude, relying on Christ as a sure and sufficient Saviour and so she died, beloved by all who knew her, with a strong faith in the atoning blood of Jesus.  Of her it can be truly said "She hath fought the good fight of faith and received her reward."

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In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], June 26, Rev. John V. Hughes, aged 74 years. [Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 6, 1877]

After an illness of some months the Rev. J.V. Hughes died last Tuesday evening.  He was buried with Masonic honors by the F.&A.M. of which he was a respected and honored member.  The services were conducted by the Rev. Hobart Cooke of Morris assisted by the Rev. Charles Pelletreau of Unadilla and Rev. Daniel Washbon of Scranton, Pa., The remains were encased in a fine oval-top black, walnut case, literally covered with flowers; was taken charge of by the Masons at the house and born to the Episcopal Church, the band playing a dirge.  After a brief service at the Church, the procession again formed and between a long file of the order, it was borne to his last resting place by about 100 masons, representing seven different lodges.  When that funeral train filed into the cemetery, it presented a grand and solemn cortege; first the marshal, then the hearse, next the band playing a solemn dirge, followed by the measured tread of his brothers, citizens in carriages and on foot.  The services at the grave made a grand and solemn impression and all turned away feeling that a good man had indeed fallen from our midst.

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Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Mr. J.H. Bump was stricken with a fit of apoplexy last Monday about 5:30 P.M. and died Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock.  His remains were taken to Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] for interment last Thursday.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 6, 1877

Marriages

On the evening of the Fourth at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. HY.H. Allen, John F. Hoagland of Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ida Swartfigure.

In South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's mother, June 19, by Rev. James H. Smith, E.D. Hayward, M.D. of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Helen E. Tilton, of South Edmeston.

Deaths

In East Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], July 2, Rebecca L. Elwell aged 73 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], July 2, Mrs. Eliza Palmer, daughter of Frederick and Dina J. Stenson of Sidney, aged 21 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], June 27, John H. Niles, aged 55 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], June 30, Rufus D. Willis, aged 53 years.

Clarence Hand of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], a young man about twenty years of age, was drowned in the factory pond, Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] about four o'clock Wednesday afternoon, July 4th.  Some small boys were bathing there at the time.  He undressed and struck off into deep water, sinking immediately without a struggle.  The alarm was given at the village and the body recovered as soon as possible, but all efforts to restore him were unavailing.

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The Junction Accident

About ten o'clock Friday morning, William Van Dusen, while at work in one of Spencer & Talmadge's sawmills, between the Junction and Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], received injuries that resulted in death.  While the carriage was drawing back, Mr. Van Dusen attempted to cross over it, and was caught by the saw....He died about one o'clock, soon after the arrival of Dr. Peck of this place and was not conscious from the time of the injury.  He was an industrious, good-hearted man, and leaves a wife and five children.  The funeral Sabbath was largely attended. Eight Grand Army comrades from Oneonta and a larger number from Schenevus were present.

Since the above was put in type, we have received from a gentleman living at Colliersville, the following sketch of the deceased.

Mr. Van Dusen came to Colliers [Otsego Co. NY] about two years ago and began work for his brother, John Van Dusen.  He continued on the farm until a short time since, when work becoming scarce, he engaged to work for H.D. Spencer in the steam sawmill situated two miles east of Colliers.  According to agreement he left his home early Friday morning and upon arriving at the mill was immediately set to work.  The result is already too well known to the people of this vicinity.  In his death, we as a community experience a sad loss.  the church of which he had recently become a member, will also deeply mourn his departure. At the last meeting of Excelsior Lodge, No. 101, he was unanimously elected Worthy Chief Templar.  Many will remember his expressions of gratitude to the lodge for the high position to which he had been called and on being presented with the gavel, how earnestly he entreated the members to devote themselves to the cause of temperance.

The deceased was a man highly respected by all who knew him, was a kind and affectionate husband and father, and an earnest Christian.

His funeral services were held at the M.E. church last Sabbath. The ministers officiating were Rev. H.B. Cook, former pastor of the church and under whose preaching Mr. Van Dusen was converted, Rev. Lockwood, present pastor, and Rev. Flint of Milford Centre.  Brown Post No. 15 of Schenevus and Fariner Post 119 of Oneonta were present and administered the sad rite of the order at the grave.  F.L.B.