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

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 28, 1877

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. F.F. Peck, Elijah Eaton and Mrs. Mary Holmes, all of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

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Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 29, 1877:  In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], June 20th, by Father Theodore D. Mead, of Baltimore, James O'Connor of Baltimore and Miss Sarah Morse, of the former place.

We found "society" at our sister village in a little flutter of excitement over the marriage, which was about to take place, between James O'Connor Esq., a wealthy gentleman of Baltimore, and Miss Sarah Morse, daughter of the late Hon. O.A. Morse, at the old family mansion, where Mrs. M. still resides, and where a large party of relatives and friends were gathered to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Father Mead, of Baltimore.  A special train of cars was in readiness to bear the happy bridal party to Albany.  The display of flowers is said to have been very beautiful and there were many elegant and costly presents.  The bride was justly popular in society at home and elsewhere among a large circle of acquaintance.

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At Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], June 21st, by Rev. Dr. Lord, H. Baiard Patterson, Esq., of Pittsburg, Pa., to Miss Sallie C. Lord, daughter of the officiating Clergyman.

Quite a flutter of feminine excitement was manifested in this neighborhood during the last week, owing to the occurrence of an unusual number of weddings in and near Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], which will no doubt be chronicled in the present number of the Journal.

The marriage of Miss Sallie C. Lord, daughter of Rev. Dr. Lord of this village, to H. Baiard Patterson, Esq. of Pittsburg, Pa., took place at Christ church on Thursday, June 21, the father of the bride being the officiating clergyman.  The female friends had been busy decorating the church with floral designs for the occasion and long before the commencement of the ceremony, the sacred edifice was filled with spectators, the majority as usual on such occasions being ladies.  The young gentlemen officiating as ushers, had comfortably seated nearly everyone.

The floral decorations in the church were very beautiful reflecting great credit on the loving friends whose busy hands had accomplished so grateful a task.  Three floral arches spanned the central aisle and the altar vases contained bouquets of choice flowers, all diffusing a delightful fragrance throughout the church.

At half-past 11 o'clock, the time appointed, the organ pealing an enlivening strain, the bridal party entered the church, consisting of five bridesmaids, all in the flush of maiden loveliness, and attired in ----O for descriptive powers to do justice to them!  Lacking the genius to enter into detail on such a bewitching but perplexing subject, the writer must sum up by saying that their tout ensemble was exquisitely beautiful.  They were escorted to the church by the young and handsome ushers, happy, enviable fellows!  The bride, leaning on her brother's arm, was of course the cynosure of all eyes, looked--well, just as a bride should look, and elicited many an expression of admiration from the spectators, especially those of the rougher sex.  The brief Episcopal marriage service was said very feelingly by the Rector, and then, "two lives bound fast in one," the happy party returned form the chancel and the organ struck up the "Wedding March" of Mendelssohn.  A dozen or more beautiful little girls dressed in white, stationed on each side of the aisle, threw flowers at the bride, strewing her path with these appropriate offerings.

After a short reunion of the relatives and bridal party at the Rectory, the happy pair started on their wedding tour, taking with them congratulations and hearty good wishes of the many friends who loved and admired the charming young bride, whose gentleness and amiable disposition had endeared her to all with whom she had become acquainted.

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], in this town on the 20th inst., Horace C. Hooker in the 82d year of his age.

Mr. H. was a native of Massachusetts and moved to this county in 1821.  Until within a few days of his death, he had been in the frequent habit of walking to this village and back, about seven miles.  He was a farmer and mechanic and was always a very active man.  For about fifty years he had been an esteemed and worthy member of the Methodist church and was last winter active in the revival meetings.  

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 29, 1877

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of the bride, by Rev. W.M. Hiller, Benj. Odell, of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Hannah Reynolds, of Cooperstown.

At the residence of G.H. Munson, June 20th, by Rev. J.C. Hammond, D.J. Hanford and Miss Helen A. Harlow, all of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

By Rev. W.M. Hiller, June 23d, Eugene jones of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], and Miss Francis A. Wellman of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

Fifteen years ago, Andrew Spencer, county Superintendent of the Poor, and Miss Minerva Cronkhite, both of this place [Milford, Otsego Co. NY], were united in the holy bonds of matrimony and on Saturday afternoon, June 16th, 1877, a very large circle of friends and relatives assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer to join in the celebration of their crystal wedding.  A most interesting and enjoyable evening was spent.  The bride and groom were introduced to the visitors, after an appropriate congratulatory address by their pastor, Rev. A.B. Richardson, who on behalf of the friends presented a very large and handsome selection of crystal presents, some of which were very valuable indeed.  Among the presents were three chandeliers.  Mr. Spencer and family received the best wishes of the many friends that peace and prosperity may attend them.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 28, 1877:  Crystal Wedding:  The 15th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spencer of Milford village [Otsego Co. NY] was celebrated at their residence on Saturday, June 15th.  A very numerous assembly of relatives and friends were present, all of whom seemed to share in the enjoyment of the occasion.  A congratulatory address was given by their Pastor, who on behalf of the friends presented a very large and costly selection of crystal articles to the bride and groom.  These were highly appreciated, not only for their intrinsic value, but will be kept as expressions of sincere affection and regard.  The Spencer family enjoy the esteem and respect of the entire community and our best wishes for their present and future prosperity and happiness.  Milford, June 25, 1877.

Deaths

Near Colliers [Otsego Co. NY], June 16, Kate [Houghtaling] wife of William Houghtaling in the 23d year of her age.

In Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], June 20 of diptheria, Manly J. [Denton] youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. H. Benton, aged 9 years.

Near Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], June 15, a son of Cyrus and Alice Heron, aged 2 years.