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

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 14, 1877

Deaths

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th of May at the residence of his father, O.C. Hinds, of consumption, Dennis C. Hinds, aged 31 years 1 months and 9 days.

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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], June 7th, of consumption, George Dunavan, aged 29 years.  For six months he had been unable to work at his trade as a printer.  Funeral this Wednesday P.M. at 4 o'clock.

Died in this village on the 7th inst., George Dunavan, a grandson of the late Daniel Peck.  Mr. D. was a printer, having learned his trade in the Republican office, and after reaching his majority, worked most of the time, and till last November, in the Journal office.  He was an industrious, upright and amiable man, and a good workman whose early death we record with regret.  He was one of those men who could be fully trusted with any task given him and in any place he occupied.

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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], of heart disease, June 12th, 1877, George Jarvis, aged 67 years.

Mr. George Jarvis died very suddenly early Monday morning last.  He was out as usual on Sunday and attended the Universalist Church, his accustomed place of worship, in the evening.  During all the spring he appeared in feeble health and had complained of palpitation of the heart.  Mr. Jarvis was born in the city of New York in 1810 and came to Cooperstown in 1840.  He was in the employ of E.&H. Cory from that time until the firm dissolved in 1864; for the three years following with E.P. Cory; and for the last ten years he has been at the head of the firm of Geo. Jarvis & Co.  Mr. J. was an industrious, intelligent and useful citizen, a kind-hearted and obliging neighbor and an ingenious and accommodating mechanic.  As such he will be greatly missed by the citizens of this place to all of whom he was known and by all respected.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 15, 1877

Marriages

At West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. A. Hayward, Warren Weatherly and Miss Mattie T. [Thorp], adopted daughter of David Thorp.

The marriage of Warren Weatherly and Mattie Thorp was attended by a number of friends. The bride was elegantly attired.  many valuable presents were given them.  Both of the young people are to be congratulated.  They are much esteemed in this locality and all wish them happiness an dprosperity.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], June 11th, by Justice Nelson, Chas. Saxton and Mrs. Brandow.

Deaths

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], June 5th, Broocksana Johnson, relict of the late Andrew Johnson, aged 69 years.

In Elk Creek [Otsego Co. NY], June 6th, Hannah Perry aged about 75 years.

At Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th inst. Mrs. Snyder, wife of the Rector of the episcopal church at Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

Hon. James M. Elwood died in Florida, a few days since.  He was a brother of Hon. A.R. Elwood, of Richfield [Otsego Co NY], educated at Oxford and Clinton and served in 1848 and 1849 in the Legislature.

The little daughter of Elbridge Signor of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], aged three years, fell sidewise into a kettle of hot water and was so badly scalded that she died.

Mrs. Michael Brand of Roxbury, fell backward ad expired almost instantly while dining.  She was upward of 80 years old.