Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 12, 1874

Marriages

PHILLIPS - HOLMES:  At the Baptist parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 14th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. James A. Phillips, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah L. Holmes of Norwich.

STEARNS - HUTTLESTON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 1st, by Rev. Charles Steere, Mr. Wallace W. Stearns, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Clara Huttleston, of Otselic.

WIGHTMAN - LORD:  In new Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, by Rev. H. Pattengill, Mr. Warren S. Wightman to Miss Mecelia Lord, all of New Berlin.

Wooden Wedding:  Dr. William S. Carruth and lady, both formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on the 6th of February inst., at their residence in Cincinnatus, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]. The result was a very enjoyable affair and a bountiful supply of wooden ware, such as is convenient to have in one's house.  Those who were present can testify to the abilities of the hostess, in the culinary department.  Lastly, it was the most happy company it has ever been our fortune to mingle with.

Deaths

YOUNG:  Killed in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday evening, Feb. 10th, Mr. John Young of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], aged 23 years.

ANGELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Mrs. Triphona Angell, aged 78 years.

WILCOX:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Mr. Alfred Wilcox, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. David Shapley, a farmer, died suddenly at his residence in the south-east part of this town, at about 4 o'clock on Saturday.  He was apparently as well as usual that day, and just before the family were sitting down to supper went outdoors.  Not coming back soon, some of the family were sent to call him, and he was discovered sitting in the woodshed, dead.  heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his death.

William Y. Clinton died at his residence in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], on the 28th ult. after a brief illness, aged 69 years.

John Woodland, another old resident f Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], died January 30th, aged 64 years.

New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]:  A man by the name of Wilcox called at the Central Hotel in this village, three or four days since, and informed friend Beers that he was sick and wanted a place of shelter till he got better.  The landlord who has a heart always in sympathy with suffering humanity took him in.  Medical aid was at once summoned, and the man lingered along till Tuesday morning, when he breathed his last.  Wilcox had been around in this section nearly three weeks, carrying a little box of tools, and soliciting jobs in the tinker line.  Previous to his death, he informed those that had the care of him, that he hailed form Smyrna.  that one night last week he was traveling in Pittsfield, when he had what he called a fit, and fell down by the side of the road and laid there till he nearly froze to death.  When he came to, he called in at a farmhouse and ate heartily of pudding and milk and soon after he drank a large quantity of hard cider, all of which, it is supposed, caused his illness and death.  His friends at Smyrna were duly notified of his decease and came for his remains Tuesday afternoon.  He must have been between thirty and forty years of age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 12, 1874

Deaths

WALLWORTH:  In Newark Valley, Tioga Co. N.Y., on the 29th? ult., after a short illness, Aruba [Wallworth] wife of Clark Wallworth and daughter of the late Thomas Snow, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 56 years.

BOWEN:  At the residence of M.D. Bowen, -?- Minn., Jan. 19, 1974, Mrs. Martha [Bowen] widow of the late Luther Bowen, formerly of So. Otselic, New York [Chenango Co.], aged 92? years.

SCOTT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 28th, aged 32 years, Arlette V. [Scott] wife of Charles W Scott and daughter of R. Wayne Berry.  She was murmurless throughout her protracted sickness and passed away in full consciousness of her end, without a fear, but expressing with confidence and Christian hope that many friends awaited her arrival in heaven.  Exemplary in life, loving and loved by all, triumphant in death. She leaves her husband and two children, with many friends, to mourn her loss, but they mourn not as those who are without hope.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 12, 1874

Deaths

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], on the morning for Feb. 4th, Helen A. [Lyon], eldest daughter of Wm. F. and Maria Lyon, aged 26 years, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were brought to this place for interment on Friday last.

In Upper Lisle, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Feb. 1st, D. [Burgharp] son of Robert and Eliza Burgharp, aged 4 years and 5 months.

In Belvidere, N.J. Feb. 3d, Mrs. Sarah [Lott], wife of Adrian Lott, aged 64 years, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 7th, Harvaritte A. [Cable], daughter of J.H. and Hannah cable, aged 2 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 14, 1874

Death

HALL:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 6, Mr. William Hall, aged about 75 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1874

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 5, 1874

Marriages

FIELD - MASON:  At the residence of Francis Peck, Esq., in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 2d, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Orville L. Field to Miss Fannie L. Mason, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BARNES - WARREN:  At the residence of Mrs. Mary McLean, in Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], Jan. 29th, by Rev. S.W. Boardman, D.D., Mr. Buell E. Barnes of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary A. Warren, of Auburn.

HILLIARD - GUILE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 29th, by Wm. H. Gunn, Esq., Mr. Alonzo Hilliard of Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Minerva F. Guile, of North Norwich.

NEWITT - PARKER:  At the residence of the bride's parents Jan. 27th, by Rev. H.L. Newitt, Mr. E.S. Newitt, of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lucinda A. Parker, of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

WRIGHT - DAILEY:  At the residence of Mr. Alpheus Bassett, in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. George D. Horton, Mr. Nelson Wright to Mrs. J.C. Dailey, all of Coventry.

HARRINGTON - FISH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Jan. 27th, by Rev. J.N. Benham, Mr. Abner Harrington to Miss Harriet Fish, both of Cincinnatus.

PALMER - BARTLETT:  In Chicago, Jan. 21st, by Rev. Mr. Youker, Mr. A.L. Palmer of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Susie Bartlett of Chicago.

The Linen Wedding, given on the 15th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Corbin at Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], January 20th, was attended by about sixty friends and relatives of the family.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Smith celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on the 14th ult. at the house of Nathan DeLavan.  although it was a stormy night, about 100 of their friends assembled, with congratulations and good gifts for this worthy couple.  Mr. Smith is a brother of the late Samuel A. Smith and removed to Guilford from Connecticut in 1840.  Joseph L Smith, for many years a resident of Norwich, is the eldest of ten children, who are widely scattered, but who with two exceptions, were present at this anniversary.  One of the most interesting features of the evening was a poem written by Miss L.A. Balcom, of Oxford.

Mr. and Mrs. Russel Clark celebrated their golden wedding on the 24th ult., and a large number of friends congregated to offer their congratulations and good wishes.

Deaths

DAVIS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 29th, Minnie L. [Davis] daughter of Darwin Davis, aged 24 years.

SCOTT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 28th, Arlette V. [Scott] wife of Charles Scott, and daughter of RW. Berry of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], aged 32 years.

KENYON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Willie C. Kenyon, aged 15 years, 1 month and 8 days.

BARTLE:  In Woodhull, Steuben Co. [NY], Jan. 24th, Cassie [Bartle], infant daughter of Davi W. and Marcia S. Bartle, aged 13 days.

WOODRUFF:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 31st, Mr. Edwin Woodruff, aged 75 years.

Edwin Woodruff, an esteemed citizen of this village, died on Saturday morning, aged 75 years.  Gazette.

Tuesday night, the 20th, Mary Welch, of Chittanango [Madison Co. NY], while crossing the canal, fell in where the ice was broken up and was drowned.

Wesley Lamb, a Union soldier, died at Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], on the 24th, from injuries received during the war.

Mrs. Anna Shear, aged 28 years, dropped dead in the street in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday, of hemorrhage of the lungs.  She was formerly seen in the police courts, but of late has been a member of the Methodist church and lived a regular life.

Ellery Cory another of Cooperstown's [Otsego Co. NY], oldest and most esteemed citizens, died on the 22d ult, in the 81st year of his age.

WOODLEY:  Suddenly, in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Mr. George Woodley, aged 77 years.

George Woodley, for many years a resident of the north-western part of Pharsalia, died suddenly on Tuesday morning of this week, aged 77 years.  He was apparently in his usual health, and had called at the residence of a neighbor, a few rods distant from his home.  Upon his return he was accompanied by a little girl, daughter of the neighbor, whom he was leading by the hand, and when inside the gate in front of his premises, he suddenly fell to the ground.  His fall was witnessed by his family, who hurried to the spot, when it was found that life was extinct, he having evidently died of heart disease.  Deceased was universally esteemed in the neighborhood where he had so long resided, and by all who knew him, for his kindness of heart, integrity and many excellent qualities, and he will be missed in the community to whom he had endeared himself and his sudden death mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.  In politics, Mr. Woodley was an unswerving Democrat and for years has been a patron of the Union, as well as of its predecessor.  But a few weeks since he called upon us and renewed his subscription, at that time apparently in good health for one of his years, and with a prospect of a yet longer lease of life.  Peace to his ashes.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 5, 1874

Marriages

BARTLETT - LANCKTON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th, 1874, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Clark C. Bartlett of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]and Miss Ella A. Lanckton, of Otselic.

BABCOCK - BROWNELL:  At Bridgewater, Jan. 26, 1874, by J.W. C....e Esq., DeElbert Babcock, of Utah Territory, to Miss Jessie E. Brownell formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

BROWN:  In Oakland Audubon County, Iowa, on Sunday, Jan. 18th, 1874, after a severe illness, Ella A. [Brown] only daughter of James H. and Sarah L. Brown, aged 21 years.  Formerly of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

MANCHESTER:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 10th?, Willie [Manchester] youngest son of Mr. L.B. and Mrs. L.G. Manchester, aged 4 years and 5 months.

Said Willie to Auntie, one bright Christmas morn, / "If your little darling should die, / And he should go home with angels to live, / Oh, then Auntie dear, would you cry?"

How little we thought, as we listened with joy, / To his innocent prattle that day; / That so soon the bright angels would beckon him home, / So soon they would bear him away.

We wept for thee, Willie, we weep for thee still, / Sad and bitter the tears that we shed, / Although thou art gone with the angels to live, / Our darling we know is not dead.

We kissed thy fair cheek, and thy waxen-life hands, / So beautiful, dimpled and white, / Then under the willows beneath the pure snow, / We buried thee out of our sight.

In the pastures of Eden, so fair, and so green, / By the hand of the good Shepard led / By the side of still waters they linger and drink, / The lambs that we often call dead.

And soon, when released from this prison of clay, / Who knows but my darling may be, / The first in that city unsullied by sin / To open the portals to me?

Mary S. Wheeler, Oneonta, January 1874

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 4, 1874

Death

BENNETT:  In Scranton, Penn., Jan. 27th, Grace B. [Bennett], only child of A.B. and M.B. Bennett, aged six months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 5, 1874

Deaths

In this town (Indian Brook) [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Willie C. [Kenyon], son of J.C. and Deborah S. Kenyon, aged 15 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 1st, Mr. Andrew Harrison, aged about 60 years.

In Elizabeth City, n.C., Jan. 26th, Mr. F. D. Bunnell, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 7, 1874

Deaths

DIETZ:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst. Grace [Dietz], only child of Graham M. and Ida Dietz, aged 2 years.

STEPHENS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, of scarlet fever, Gentileska [Stephens] aged 4 years, 0 months and 8 days.  daughter of children of Francis M. and Hannah Stephens.

STEPHENS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst., of scarlet fever, Renaldo [Stephens], son of Francis and Hannah Stephens, aged 1 year and 6 months and two days.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 7, 1874

Death

The following lines were written by a friend on the death of Mrs. Charles Pearsall, who died on the 24th of October 1873.

The dear one is sleeping and sweet be her rest, / May the white snows of winter fall light on her breast, / We cherish the casket and mourn for the gem / That shines in its beauty in Christ's diadem.

Oh! rear ye a monument; guard well the place / That enfolds a dear friend in its lasting embrace.  / It is but a tribute, whatever the cost, / Affection still owes to the loved and the lost.

The husband feels deeply that slumbering there / Lies the one who his joy and his sorrow did share, / The loved and the cherished, the choice of his youth, / Whose constant example was virtue and truth.

The blow that so heavily on him did fall, / And cover his future as with a dark pall / May yet show the wisdom of Him who in love / Would draw our affections more fully above.

He mourns for the lost one, but yet not as those / Who are without hope when this life shall close, / Faith points up to Heaven and tells him that there / He will meet her again in those mansions so fair.

The children too feel as they stand by the grave, / The loss of a mother their love could not save, / They see still before them the bright smiling face, / And feel once more clasped in that loving embrace.

But O, the reality brings back the tear, / In vain do they listen that kind voice to hear. / Tis hushed, and its sweetness will never again / Bring joy to the heart filled with sorrow and pain.

They turn away sadly, their only relief / Is in looking to Jesus who softens their grief; / Though she cannot greet them in accents of love, / they hope soon to meet her in Heaven above.

If friends are permitted their loved ones to see, / The husband and children remembered will be, / The guardian angel will stand by their side / Till they too have passed over death's swelling tide.

The angel says weep not for she is not here, / The spirit has flown and now bids you not fear / To cross death's cold river, for on yonder shore / Bright angels are waiting to welcome you o'er.

How joyous the meeting, how perfect the love; / When friend meets with friend in that circle above / Where tears are forgotten, where death cannot come, / And the lovers of Jesus are all gathered home.

The bright, glowing sun will be needed no more, / Nor the bright silver moon to give light on that shore; / There's no night in Heaven, 'tis perpetual day, / The light of God's glory drives darkness away.

In robes pure and holy, with faces divine, / Saints sing the glad story in notes most sublime, / Of the mercy of Jesus, who left his bright throne, / And suffered and died for their sins to atone.

And Oh! when these bodies are borne to their rest, / May we too be found with the souls that are blest, / May we then walk with Jesus and join in the strains, / Beside the still waters and o'er the green plains.

H.W.B.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1874 (concluded)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 29, 1974

Marriage

EDSON - WHEELER:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening January 21st, inst. by Rev. S. Scoville.  Mr. Chauncey C. Edson of New York City and Miss Addie Wheeler, only daughter of J.R. Wheeler, Jr., of this village.

A Pleasant Affair

In the appropriate column in today's Telegraph will be found the announcement of the marriage of the only daughter of Mr. J.R. Wheeler, Jr., and Mr. Chauncey C. Edson, of New York.  It was our good fortune to be present and witness the ceremony, which occurred at Mr. W's residence on East Street, on Wednesday evening last.  At an early hour the guests began to arrive, and at the appointed time the house was well filled with relatives of the interested parties and a few personal friends, and at eight o'clock the entrance of the bride and groom, preceded by Rev. Samuel Scoville, hushed the happy throng into silence, and the ceremony which united the two hearts into one, was impressively and beautifully performed.  The giving and taking over the vows of constancy registered, the happy couple received the warm congratulations of friends and after a merry, social hour or two, during which ample and elegant refreshments were served the company retired, each one with kind wishes for the health and prosperity of the newly wedded pair.

Prominent as one of the features of the evening, was a large number of rich and costly presents, the gifts of choice and treasured friends.  We shall not attempt to describe them, but content ourselves with saying that they were gorgeous in the extreme, embracing many rare and beautiful gifts aggregating a large sum of value.

On Thursday morning Mr. and Mrs. Edson left Norwich for their new home, bearing hence the pleasant wishes of kind friends at home, who in turn bear them upon their hearts with loving, affectionate remembrance.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 28, 1874

Marriage

Last evening, at seven o'clock, Mr. H.S. Dyer of Whitestown, was married to Miss Theresa B. Willcox, of the same place.  The ceremony was performed in St. John's Church by Rev. Dr. Coxe, of this city.  The church was crowded to overflowing, many not being able to gain admittance.  The newly wedded couple went west from this city on the 9:15 express last evening. We understand that they will make their residence at Denver, Colorado.  By a permanent residence at that place, Mr. Dyer hopes to regain his health, which has been seriously impaired for some time.  His numerous friends in this section wish him and his bride long life and happiness in their new home.  Utica Herald, 21st last.  Our readers will recognize the bride as a former resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Death

Death of Charles P. Tracy

An Unfinished Prayer

We copy the following from the Portsmouth, ohio, Times, of January 17th.

"It looks strange to us, that almost every month for the past half year, we are called upon to chronicle the sudden and unexpected death of some well-known citizen. Yesterday morning Charles P. Tracy, of the firm of C.P. Tracy & Co., died, the news of his death paralyzing the care of those who heard it.  In good health, and in the prime of manhood, his sudden taking off seems almost too unreal to be true.

Last Thursday evening the Rev. Newton Stanger, of All Saints Church, in company with Mr. Tracy, Mr. Towell and Mr. Youkley, visited a dwelling on Fourth street, to hold one of a contemplated series of Cottage prayer meetings.  When near the close of the exercises, and at about half past eight o'clock, Mr. Stanger called on Mr. Tracy to lead in prayer.  Mr. Tracy knelt and began to pray, but after uttering a few sentences, his voice faltered, articulation ceased, and Mr. Towell observed him leaning heavily on his side against the chair.  He caught him to prevent his falling, and friends placed him on a litter and started for his residence.  When near the corner of Fourth and Court streets, he asked: "Are we nearly home?"  This is all he said from the time he was stricken until his death, which occurred at 6 o'clock yesterday morning.  During all the weary hours of the night he was unconscious. the cause of his death is said to be paralysis, the organs of the throat being palsied, producing suffocation.

Mr. Tracy was born in Oxford, Chenango Co. New York, December 5th, 1829 and was 44 tears if age on the 5th of December last.  He removed to this place in the summer of 1851, securing a clerkship with R. Lloyd & Co., boot and shoe dealers.  He served faithfully under their employ until 1858, when he and a Mr. Oakes bought out the firm.  Shortly after this, he formed a co-partnership with his brother, Henry Tracy, wholesale boot and shoe dealers, which [business] existed at the time of his death.  As a businessman. Tracy stood high in commercial circles.  He was characteristic for his affection as husband and father, his kindness as a neighbor, in his earnestness as a Christian.  Uniting with the Episcopal church in his younger days, he was one of the most active and useful members for many years holding the positions of vestryman and warden.  The last evening of his life was spent in his Master's service, and the last act of his life was a prayer that death has left unfinished.  He leaves a wife and one child.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 29, 1874

Death

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st, Mrs. Rebecca L. [Winter], wife of William Winter, aged 30 years, 5 months and 18 days.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 31, 1874

Marriage

WELLS - RAYMOND:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father, on the 28th inst. by Rev. Mr. Pope, Mr. Wesley Wells, of Clinton [Dutchess Co. NY], and Miss Amelia N. [Raymond] of this village.

Deaths

BRYANT:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st, Henry Grant [Bryant], infant son of Charles H. and R.B. Gryant, aged 10 months and 21 days.

RANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21, of inflammatory sore throat, Mr. George E. Randall, (known as Williams), aged 20 years and 31 days.  Deceased was a young man of good habits and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.  His funeral was largely attended on Friday by his many friends and associates. A very appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. S. Scoville, from John II:37.

"The things unseen do not deceive, / Turn, pilgrim, turn thy cares forego; / All earth-born care is wrong: / Nor wants that little long."

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 HOLLIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], January 9th of typhoid pneumonia, Mary [Hollis] wife of the late Calvin Hollis, aged 64 years.

This house is very lonely here, / Our grief we cannot smother; / O, pity those two children dear, / For now they have no mother.

Her loving form is cold and still, / Her voice is silent now, / For death has placed his cruel seal / Upon her gentle brow.

There sitting by that lonely hearth, A sister and a brother, / With anguish in their tone they cry, / "O, tell us where is mother."

I pointed to the still white form / That was lying on a bier; / With tearful eyes they asked me then, / "What is she doing there."

"What makes her lie so very still?" / With trembling voice they said, / I whispered gently in their ear, / "Dear children, she is dead!"

Then lifting up their tearful eyes, / They clasped their hands together, / Again in piteous tones they cry, / "And have we now no mother?"

"Yes, up in heaven," I reply, / "She's watching o'er you from on high; / The blessed savior took her there, / To free her from this world of care.

"And when your days on earth are o'er, / And you have reached the heavenly shore, / You'll find her standing at the door, / Where lov'd ones meet to part no more."

By Carrie Green

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 31, 1874

Marriages

WHEAT - NEFF:  At the residence of the bride's father in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th, by Rev. A Thomas, Mr. A.G. Wheat to Miss Mary J. Neff, all of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY].

MANNING - HAVENS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. F.D. Hiller, Mr. Wm. S. Manning, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Maggie P. Havens, of Oxford.

We have two glass weddings [3 years] here the first part of next month.  One at Jacob A. Haynes' on the 6th of February, and the other at Orrin Miner's on the 10th.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY January 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 29, 1874

Marriages

EDSON - WHEELER:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Chauncey C. Edson of Port Jervis [Orange Co. NY] to Miss Addie Wheeler, only daughter of J.R. Wheeler, Esq.

A very pleasant company assembled at the residence of J.R. Wheeler, Esq. on East Street, Wednesday evening of last week, to witness the marriage of his only daughter, Miss Addie, to Mr. Chauncey Edson, of Port Jervis. The presents were numerous and elegant, the guests were "jolly," and everything passed off pleasantly.  May the happy couple "live long and prosper."

RACE - PANGBORN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st by Rev. F.L. Hiller, Mr. Charlie I. Race to Miss Alice A. Pangborn both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH - DYE:  At the home of the bride's mother, in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. A.B. Smith of Taylor [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary Dye of Pitcher.

JOHNSON - MORLEY:  At the home of the bride, Jan. 26th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, Mr. Julius Johnson f North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elon H. Morley of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

STEARNS - NORTHRUP:  At the residence of Jasper Stearns, in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 23d, by Rev. John Benedict, Mr. Daniel Stearns, of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Prattie Northup of Lenox, N.Y. [Madison Co.

DYER - WILLCOX:  In Whitesboro [Oneida Co. NY], Jan. 20th by Rev. Dr. Coxe, Mr. H. Sam Dyer to Miss Theresa B. Willcox, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

PER LEE - McKEE:  In McLean [Tompkins Co. NY], Jan. 7th, by Rev. E.E. Wade, Mr. Edward Per Lee to Miss Hattie McKee, both of McLean.

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VANWAGENEN - SELDEN:  At Williamstown, N.Y. [Oswego Co.] Jan. 21st, at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. H.L.M. Clarke, of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], Mr. Wm. H. VanWagenen of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Annie L. Selden.

The wedding of William H. Van Wagenen, of Oxford and Miss Anne L. Selden, took place at the residence of the bride's father, J.M. Selden at Williamstown on Wednesday evening January 21st.  We learn from those who were in attendance at the wedding that it was a very enjoyable affair.  After the marriage ceremony had been performed, and the couple had received the hearty congratulations of relatives and friends, an elegant and bountiful supper, with all the delicacies of the season was served to the guests.  The bridal presents were of great variety and value and are substantial tokens of the regard in which the couple are held by their friends.  A fine quadrille band furnished music for dancing, and the friends did not leave till the small hours of morning.  The happy couple started on the following morning on a trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washington.

We hear of the following persons, of the many friends of the charming bride and the popular groom, as present at the wedding:  Mrs. VanWagenen, Mrs. Newkirk, Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. VanWagenen, Miss Agnes Hull, Miss Lottie Lewis and Mr. Wm. R. Mygatt, of Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. George Rider and Mr. T.D. Miller, of Norwich; Mr. Jos. Schnell, Jr., and C.H. Webster, Jr., of Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Juliand and Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Carpenter, of Rome; Mrs. H.C. Williams, Miss Mary Grant, Mrs. Raun, Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Caskin, of Ithaca; Mr. and Mrs. Ludington and Jas. H. Eaton, of Syracuse; Mr. Frank Lord, of Rochester; and Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Clark of New York.

Mr. Van Wagenen is known to most of our people as a good business young man, and a general favorite in society, and the friends of the bride speak in equally high terms of her as a lady.  All will unite in congratulating them on this auspicious occasion.

Deaths

COOK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 25th, Mrs. Harriet Cook, widow of the late Abial Cook, Esq. aged 83 years.  Funeral services all her late residence, on Thursday at 2 o'clock P.M.

RANDALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], January 21st, of inflammatory sore throat, Mr. George E. Randall (known as Williams) aged 20 years and 31 days.

HALL:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st, Willis C. [Hall], son of George and Mary Jane Hall, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 15 years.

CRANDALL:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Mr. Alvah Crandall, aged 75 years.

BROWN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, Mrs. Caroline Brown aged 90 years.

BOWEN:  In Pompey, Dec. 29th, Mrs. L. Louisa Johnson [Bowen] wife of Hudson B. Bowen, formerly of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], aged 56 years 1 month and 24 days.

LUTHER:  In Richmond, Mo., Jan. 14th, of pneumonia, Carrie [Luther] aged 14 years, youngest daughter of Delos Luther, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Dr. C.A. Seymour formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], died of consumption in Santa Barbara, California, on the 30th ult.  His wife (formerly Mary Estabrook, of Afton, to whom he was married in September 1870) went from Binghamton to Santa Barbara about two months ago and was consequently with him when he died. They had one child, which Mrs. Seymour took with her.

On Sunday afternoon, the 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pickens, of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], left home with the intention of going to Pierstown and decided to go on the ice instead of the road.  When about a mile and a quarter up the lake, and five or six rods from the shore, the ice gave way, and they both went down.  Their cries attracted two men to the spot, who discovered a man's head above the water, which was about six- and one-half feet deep at that point.  He was with difficulty rescued in an exhausted condition and taken to a house nearby, and in the course of an hour he was so far recovered as to be enabled to state, in broken sentences, that his wife was in the water.  Search was made by a number of men and her remains finally recovered. Deceased was 28 years of age and a daughter of James Eckler of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY]

Francis Rotch, Esq. another of the old and respected citizens of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] died on the 19th, aged 86 years.

Mrs. Moses Barringer who lived in the east part of the town of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], died very suddenly on the 15th.  She complained of feeling faint, and was placed on a bed, where she soon expired.

The wife of Hon. James Barnett died at Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on the 15th, aged 60 years.  She was a lady of superior intelligence and social acquirements.

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A Millionaire's Funeral

Under the above caption the New York Sun of the 22d inst. gives the following account of the funeral of Gail Borden, of Texas, and a native of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], a brief mention of whose death we made last week.

"The funeral of Mr. Gail Borden, the originator of condensed mile, who died in Bordenville, Texas, on the 11th inst., was solemnized yesterday in White Plains.  Mr. Borden was 73 years old and had lived in White Plains a number of years.  He was born in Norwich, N.Y., and when a young man went to Texas.  He was there during the Mexican troubles, and after the close of hostilities he was appointed Mayor of the city of Galveston by Gen. Sam Houston.  He was the first Mayor Galveston ever had.  Subsequently he was made Collector of the Port and filled that position a number of years.  In 1853 Mr. Borden having conceived the idea of preserving milk and meats in condensed forms he came to New York and experimented.  He had some difficulty in obtaining a patent, and he worked and experimented until he made an article which seemed to answer the conditions of a patent, which the Commissioner was willing to give, and it was obtained.  The patent was all he had left.  His money was gone, but after three or four years he convinced capitalists that his enterprise was a worthy one and consideration of five-eighths of the patent Mr. Borden formed a company called the New York Condensed milk Company, and in 1860 the first factory was built in Wassaic, on the Harlem Railroad. The war came on; there was a great demand for milk in a condensed form, and Borden's condensed milk soon attained a national reputation. The demand was greater than he could supply, and in 1868 Mr. Borden built an extensive establishment in Brewster, Putnam County.  Soon afterward he built another in Elgin, Ill. and then another at Bordentown, near Columbus, Texas, where he combined the business of condensing meat, with that of milk.  Mr. Borden soon became a millionaire.  He owned a mansion in White Plains valued at $50,000, and vast estates in Illinois and Texas.  He spent most of his time traveling between his different factories and was on a visit to his place in Texas when he died.

"The funeral services were in the Memorial M.E. Church in White Plains, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Vassar of Amenia.  Although the day was rainy the church was crowded. The remains, enclosed in an elegant rosewood coffin, were taken to Woodlawn Cemetery by the 2:30 P.M. train and deposited in the family vault.  Mr. Borden leaves a wife, a son, and two daughters, one of whom is married."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1874 (continued)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 21, 1874

Marriage

Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]:  A grand silver wedding at Cameron Knickerbacker's on the 27th ult.  May their golden wedding, which we trust they will be permitted to enjoy, be attended with equal success.

Deaths

We learn with regret, from Mr. R. VanWagenen, that on Friday last, he received by telegraph from Portsmouth, Ohio, the announcement of the death of Charles P. Tracy, which occurred at six o'clock, A.M., of that day from paralysis.  This will cause pain to a large circle of friends and acquaintances here.  Mr. T., who was a son of the late Uri Tracy, left here in early life and settled at the place above mentioned, where in connection with his brother, Henry R., he built a large and prosperous business.  A man of unwavering integrity of character and of consistent Christian life, he leaves behind him an enviable reputation in the community where he leaves behind hosts of friends to mourn his sudden and early departure.  His age was about forty-five years.

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Oliver T. Bundy, M.D.

I called to see my friend.  I found his house, but the door as shut, and the windows closed.  Silence was within.  He had gone a long journey.  I turned away sorrowful.

Oliver Treat Bundy, the subject of this notice, was born on the 31st day of January 1801, at Huntington Fairfield Co., Ct., removed to Chenango Co. N.Y. with his parents, who settled on a farm in Oxford, about the year 1807.

He was the eldest of ten children; three of whom became members of the three learned professions.  At the age of twenty-two he entered the office of Dr. Packer, in Oxford, who was then occupying a distinguished place in the profession, throughout the State; was licensed as a practitioner on the 30th of Jan. 1826, at Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y.

He first practiced at Wellsboro, Pa., several years, whence he returned to New York, and settled in Windsor, Broome Co. (1830).  Here he soon acquired an extensive practice, and attained a notable degree of influence, being at one time (1840) President of the Broome County Medical Society.  During 1854 he came to Deposit, where his mature years, his best medical and surgical skill have been expended, with singular industry, and seeming unweariedness, until the day of his decease.  Though untiring as to the demands upon him professionally, ready to respond night or day, and as no respecter of persons, a public mindedness, even zeal for the public good, ever characterized him.  Through his self-sacrificing devotion to this interest, he became a chief founder of the Windsor Academy.  He was, and continued to be, its first President for a number of years, and ever gave the institution his befriending counsel and material support.  As a reformer, he was radical, zealous and consistent.  Here his unusual vitality, in degree second only to his profession, was expended.  This is true especially of his devotion to the temperance cause.  Few men of his professional fidelity have given themselves to any social reform with a spirit so disinterested.  Early and late, at home and in the neighboring towns, in connection with any worthy movement in the local or State convention, in concerted action and by personal appeal, hopeful and persistent while others doubted or jeered, his action vied with a humane heart in seeking to save men from what he called "an unmitigated curse."  The widow and the orphan, made so, by a merciless evil, have indeed lost in him a true friend, while remorseful victims may never know the measure of his tireless sympathy.

His death occurred in Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 9, 1874, of Angina Pectoris, after a brief, but distressing illness, at the age of 73.  As an affectionate husband, a devoted father and friend, an ardent brother in Christ, a worthy citizen, a friend to humanity, a faithful and sympathizing physician, his removal becomes a deeply afflictive Providence and important loss.  A most sincere and heartfelt sympathy is tendered to the family on the part of the community in which he lived, and a large circle of acquaintances.  Deposit Courier

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 22, 1874

Marriages

Jan'y 17th, by Rev. J.M. Ely, Mr Franklin P. Elliott and Miss Emma J. Barrett, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], at the Presbyterian Parsonage, Jan. 18th, by Rev. Jas. C. Nightingale.  Mr. Eugene Williams to Miss Augusta Brooks, both of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 15th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Orange J. Cole, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Clara A. [Ballard], daughter of H.S. Ballard, Esq., of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In Almond, Allegany Co. [NY], Jan. 8th, Clement Belle [Olin], infant daughter of Henry and Mary P. Olin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Remarkable Mortality:  A most remarkable instance of mortality in a single family has recently come to our notice.  We give it to our readers as authentic.  On Sunday, the -?- of December last, Mr. and Mrs. Holiday and the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Harding of this city, assembled at Downsville, Delaware Co., N.Y., to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their wedding.  At that time 16 children of the family of which Mr. Holiday was the eldest were all living, and 14 brothers and sisters of Mrs. Holiday were also in good health and present at the anniversary.  Since then, the entire number, thirty, all in fact, excepting Mr. and Mrs. Holiday, have died.  Binghamton Times, 14th inst.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 24, 1874

Deaths

BAKER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], January 22d, Lillian Goodwin [Baker] youngest daughter of E.G. and J.W. Baker, aged 5 years and 2 months.

HOLLIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], January 9th, Mary [Hollis] wife of the late Calvin Hollis, aged 64 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 24, 1874

Marriage

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19th, 1874:  Editor Republican: The golden wedding of Rufus Smith and wife which was held at the house of Nathan Delavan on the evening of Wednesday, January 14th passed off very pleasantly and netted about $130 for their benefit.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1874

Marriages

BARROWS - BECKWITH:  At the Spaulding House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Oscar W. Barrows to Miss Emily C. Beckwith, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

LYON - BALCOM:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19th, by Rev. E.W> Caswell, Mr. Darius E. Lyon to Miss Frankie E. Balcom, both of Sherburne.

MANNING - HAVENS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 14th, by Rev. F.L. Hiller, Mr. William S. Manning of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Maggie P. Havens, of Oxford.

PARSONS - SHELDON:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.W. LaMoine, Mr. H.F. Parsons, f Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Sheldon, of Unadilla.

STEBBINS - BENTLY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev., J.W. LaMoine, Mr. Henry L. Stebbins of Unadilla to Mrs. Laura Bently of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

CREIGHTON:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19th, Mrs. Mary Ann Creighton aged 68 years.  Her remains were taken to Philadelphia for interment.

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 18th, Miss Alxina Phillips aged 66 years, daughter of the late Rufus Phillips.

SWAYZE:  At the Chenango House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 8th, Angie [Swayze], daughter of John Swayze, aged 9 years.

BRIGHAM:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, Mrs. Abigail Brigham, aged 70 years.

KENYON:  Near Bardolph, Ill., Dec. 2d, of lung fever, Mr. George Kenyon, aged 63 years, 3 months and 10 days, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] and brother of R.R. Kenyon, of Mcdonough.

Mr. Kenyon was a native of New York, whose family were among the pioneers of the wilderness where he was much respected and known as one of the first and most esteemed of citizens. He removed to Illinois in 1861 and has not had very good health for some years.  He leaves a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss - Illinois Granger

GREENE:  At Mound, near Bushnell, Ill. Dec. 9th of lung fever, Mr. J. Greene,, aged 70 years 7 months and 16 days.

Mr. Greene was one of the early settlers of this vicinity, having moved here nearly twenty years ago, and by untiring industry and perseverance, made a comfortable home on the wild prairies.  Born in Groton, Conn., April 23d, 1803, the family consisting of seven sons, of which he was the eldest removed to Central New York in 1813. Having helped clear a farm in the wilderness, he lived there upon the old homestead about forty years.  In 1861 he removed to Illinois, before there was a railroad in the State.  He leaves a large circle of acquaintances and friends to mourn his loss. Their loss is his eternal gain, in the triumphs of living faith, he passed to the home in Heaven, saying he was ready and willing to go - That the Lord is with me as I pass through the dark valley and shadow of death.  He was a member of the Baptist church for over 40 years.  Illinois Granger

Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Charles P. Tracy, son of the late Uri Tracy, of this village, who left here in early life, and settled in Portsmouth, Ohio, died of paralysis in that city, on Friday last, aged forty-five years.

Greene [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. James Lansing, one of our most respected and worthy citizens, died suddenly at his residence, about a mile from the village, on Tuesday night at 12 o'clock.

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Death of Hon. Willard Davis:  Many of the older residents of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] will recognize in the subject of the following obituary notice, a former citizen of that town, who removed west a number of years since.  Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Newman Gates of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

From the Charlotte (Mich.) Republican, Jan. 9:  No resident of Eaton County has lived a more active life, and none has left a more honorable record, than the Hon. Willard Davis, of Vermontville.  From the early history of the County, his name has appeared in connection with the public business and public enterprises.  As a member of the Legislature, as connected with the Oliver College, with Railroad, Insurance and local affairs, his life has been one of incessant activity.  in all these activities he was faithful, prompt, and successful, and his reputation remained untarnished.  A man of sound principals and of earnest religious life, he leaves an example and a lesson for all.  

Her funeral sermon was preached at the Church in Vermontville, December 21st, by Rev. H.J. Parker, from the text Matt XXV:21, Well done thou good and faithful servant.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1874

Marriages

ANGELL - GEER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. Lewis Lawton, Mr. Owing Angell, of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Julia Geer of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

JOHNSON - HEALEY:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 6th, 1874, by Rev. J.W. -?-, Mr. LaFayette Johnson of Lincklaen, and Miss A.M. Healey, of the same place.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], celebrated their Silver Wedding, Saturday, January 17th, 1874.  A large circle of friends gathered at their pleasant home.  A bountiful repast was prepared, and the occasion was a joyous one. Various presents were left upon their table by individuals and in behalf of others collectively a silver tea set was given.  In offering it the speaker said:  "Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, it is in our hearts to congratulate you on this happy anniversary of your wedding day. As we have already in part expressed our good will and best wishes, so now together, with one voice, do we rejoice with you and say, God bless you and yours always. We see that his goodness and mercy have followed you thus far.  He has blessed you personally, and in your relation to each other.  You have beloved children, an heritage from the Lord, a happy circle strongly bound together by love.  You have toiled together, and God has blessed you in "your basket and in your store."  In all these events we trust that you recognize His merciful providence, and to His care do we now commend you.  May He lead you by his own chosen path, strengthening you for all remaining duties, comforting you in all trials, and teaching you so to love, obey and trust Him, bringing your children also by the same way that when this earthly home is empty, as it must be at last, and these reunions are past. may you have eternal home in Heaven, an unbroken circle through grace in Christ our Saviour.  In token of our sincerity in these words accept these little presents, emblems, if you will so regard them, of our true friendship, and our wish that silver and gold, and especially all spiritual blessings may be your increasing portion."

Deaths

CROSBY:  In the County House, Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Joseph Crosby, aged about 80? years.

WEAVER:  In the County House, Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19, 1874, aged 70 years.

Mr. Cosmas Seymour, a farmer, living about three miles south of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], while felling trees, on the 8th, inst. was instantly killed by one of them striking him upon the head.

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DIED:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 16th inst., suddenly, after a lingering illness, Orrin E. Wood, aged 43 years. 

Mr. Wood was the second son of Chester Wood, and has resided in this village, we believe, from his birth.  We well remember him as a playmate and associate in our youth, and cheerfully accord to his memory the pleasure that recollection gives us.  when he attained his manhood and the grip of secession was at his country's throat, we remember the promptness with which he indicated his intention to "take a hand in" the great struggle, and how, when the one hundred and fourteenth regiment was being organized, he carried out that intention by enlisting as a private, in company B, of that regiment.  On the first of November, 1863, he was appointed first Sergeant, and as such served until his discharge at the close of the war.  How well and faithfully he performed his duties as a soldier let the campaigns of the regiment for Bisland to Cedar Creek answer.  In the same regiment was George and Josiah Wood, brothers of the deceased an heroic trio who fought nobly for the cause of their espousal.

Since the war Orrin has successfully followed his trade, that of a carpenter, until something like a year ago, when by reason of declining health, he was obliged to give up work.  Until the past week he has gradually run down.  Examination showed that he was suffering from stone in the bladder, and on Wednesday of last week the operation of Lithotomy was performed upon him. The operation was skillful and promised success.  For a day or two he seemed to be improving and gave hope of recovery, but on Friday he commenced to sink and at five o'clock expired.

His funeral was attended on Sunday from the Free Baptist Church by a large number of sympathizing friends and acquaintances and by a detachment from Capt. Sholes' military company by whom he was buried with military honors.  All will ever bear in their hearts a grateful remembrance of deceased's quiet unobtrusive merit as well as his brave deeds upon the battlefield in behalf of our common country.

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LATHROP:  In this place, on Sunday morning, Jan. 11th, Amanda A. [Lathrop] wife of Marcus Lathrop, aged 73 years and six months.

We are pained to record the death of Mrs. Marcus Lathrop, of this village, which occurred on Sunday morning last.  She had been in feeble health for several months' past, and her disease was at the last quite sudden and unexpected.  Mrs. Lathrop was a native of Sherburne, Chenango County [NY], where she was born July 13th, 1801, being 72 years and nearly 6 months of age.  Her maiden name was Amanda A. Hopkins, she being the daughter of Moses Hopkins, Esq., one of the early settlers of that section.  She was married in February 1827, and came to Clinton in October 1841, where she has since continued to reside, beloved by her family, and enjoying the esteem and respect of all who knew her.  She was an exemplary member of the church for over fifty years and died in the full confidence of Christian hope. To the bereaved husband and mourning friends our sincerest sympathy is extended in this hour of their affliction.  Clinton Courier.

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Gail Borden, the inventor of the process of making condensed milk died on the 11th inst. at Bordensville, Texas.

Mr. Borden will be remembered by many of our older citizens.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], upon the farm now owned by Mrs. Pendleton (the Arch Pellet farm) in 1801, he being the eldest of seven children. At the age of 18 he went west with his father, who settled near Madison, Ind., but finding his health impaired he went to Mississippi, when there engaged in teaching.  Here he was appointed County and Deputy United States Surveyor.  Having married, he removed to Texas in 1829.  His abilities soon brought him into prominence. After conducting a newspaper for some years, he was appointed by President Houston, Collector of the Port of Galveston and subsequently was agent for twelve years of the Galveston City Company, a corporation holding several thousand acres on which the city is built.  His experimental labors as an inventor resulted first in the production of a meat Bisquit, which he manufactured extensively in Texas with the view of supplying good and portable food to emigrants crossing the plains. The opposition of the army contractors however overcame him, and he retired from the unequal contest penniless.

He then came north and turned his attention to the preservation of milk, and in 1858 claimed a patent for "producing concentrated sweet milk by evaporation in vacuo, the same having no sugar or other foreign matter mixed with it, and after a strenuous contest he secured letters patent in 1856.  The development of the invention was now a fresh source of embarrassment.  He had parted with all but three-eighths of his interest in the patent, when after two unsuccessful attempts to establish works in New York, the New York condensed Milk Company was formed and began business on an extensive scale at Wassaic, Dutchess County, N.Y. This was in 1860, Soon after the civil war broke out, and the article became at once quickly and extensively known as it became an essential article in military and naval supplies.  Then the business rapidly expanded and other manufactories were established.  During the war our soldiers needed meat juices in a condensed form and Mr. Borden resumed his experimental labors and produced an extract of beef of superior quality. These extracts and their sale gave him great wealth which he made liberal use of.

Mr. B. used often to visit the home of his youth.  His last visit here was about six years ago. 

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1874

Marriages

MILLER - ECCLESTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. James H. Miller of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice M. Eccleston, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

HARRINGTON - GALE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Merlin L. Harrington of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Amanda H. Gale, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

TITUS - SEXTON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 7th, by Rev. H. Pattengill, Mr. Stephen G. Titus of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Aurelia S. Sexton, of New Berlin.

Deaths

TALCOTT:  In Joliet, Ill., Jan. 6th, Miss Sally Ann Talcott, aged 61years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were brought to Smyrna for interment, and the funeral was held at the residence of her brother, L.H. Talcott, Esq., on Tuesday.

William H. Tarble, a young man universally esteemed, was killed at McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY], on the 5th inst., while engaged with his brother-in-law, Waldo Shearer, in falling a tree.  He was struck by the butt of the tree, which fell in an opposite direction from what it was expected, and the left side of his head was completely crushed off.

A son of C.M. Lusk, of Upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY], dropped dead a few days since.  Cause, heart disease.

Jonathan D. Ledyard, an old and much esteemed resident of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], died of apoplexy in that village on the 7th inst., aged eighty years.

Mrs. Mary Farley, of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], was found dead in her bed on Christmas morning.

Humphrey Wilber, an old and esteemed citizen of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] died on the morning of the 1st inst. in the 77th year of his age.

Capt. John Smith, one of the earliest settlers of the County, died in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th ult. in the 86th year of his age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1874

Marriage

COE - EATON:  By Rev. B.B. Carruth, January 7, John D. Coe, Esa. of Willett [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss Elle S. Eaton, youngest daughter of Peter Eaton, Jr., of Willet, N.Y.

Death

WADE:  At Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, at the home of her sister, Mrs. H.S. Parker, Mrs. Nancy Wade, wife of the late Esek Wade, of Guilford, NY. [Chenango Co.], in her 75th year.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 14, 1874

Death

BUNDY:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 10th, Dr. O.T. Bundy, aged 73 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 15, 1874

Marriage

In Canon City, Colorado, Dec. 11th, by Rev. E.L. Green, Mr. Thomas Johnson to Miss Susan E. Baxter.

Death

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Jan'y 13th, Mr. James Lansing, aged 52 years, 3 months and 9 days.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 17, 1874

Marriages

BUTLER - JACKSON:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on the 11th inst. by A.D. Knapp, Esq., Mr. Horace W. Butler, aged 16, son of Rebecca A. Butler, formerly of Sherburne, to Miss Phebe Jackson  of Walton [Delaware co. Y] (aged 19).

BENNETT - SCHANKS:  By the same, at the same time and place, Mr. Robert Bennett of Delhi [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Hannah Schanks, of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY]

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 17, 1874

Marriage

BENNETT - BRUNDAGE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 1st by Rev. W.S. Winans, Charles E. Bennett, of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Belzora Brundage, of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].