Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1875 (Continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 16, 1875

Marriages

RICHMOND - ALLEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 9th, by the Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Hamlet H. Richmond to Miss F. Louisa Allen, both of Norwich.

PRATT - ALLEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th by Rev. J.B. Grant, Mr. Charles N. Pratt of Elyria, Ohio, to Miss Nettie Allen, of the former place.

GRANEY - MYRES:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Sept. 5th, by Rev. J.C. Shelland, Mr. Joseph Graney of Norwich, to Miss Anna Myres, of Sidney Plains.

TODD - BROUN:  At the Calvary Church, Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Sept. 10th, by Rt. Rev. F.D. Huntington, D.D., assisted by the rector, Rev. Russell Todd, of Oxford and Miss Cora A. Broun, or Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

FAULKNER - COOK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, by Rev. H.L. Jones, Mr. Smith Faulkner to Miss Maria E Cook.

Julian Cook and Harriet Nhare both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] were married at Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], by Eld. Harris of the same place.

Deaths

SAGE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 5th, Mr. Jewett Sage in the 84th year of his age.

HAMILTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 12th, Mrs. Nancy Hamilton, aged 89 years.

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 13th, John R. [Miller], son of Ira and Mary Miller, aged 5 weeks.

BENNETT:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Mrs. Flavilla Bennett, aged 79 years.

PIXLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th, son of John Pixley, aged 2 years.

JOHNSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th, Son of Nelson Johnson, aged 1 year and 6 months.

WALES:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, William Wales, aged 69 years. 

ROLPH:  In Sparta, Caroline Co., Va., Sept. 4th, Harry Stuart, son of Moses and Eudora Rolph, aged 35 years.

RANDALL:  In Wilkes Barre, Pa., August 31st, David R. Randall, Esq., aged 57 years, forerly of this County [Chenango Co. NY].

A line from an old friend informs us that David R. Randall, Esq., formerly of this County, died at his home in Wilkes Barre, Pa., on the 31st of August last, aged fifty-seven years.  He was buried on the 3d inst., with Masonic honors, under the direction of the Wilkes Barre and Scranton Commanderies.  Deceased was  a brother-in-law of V.O. Emerson, Esq., of McDonough, and was well known to many of the older residents of this County.

Otselic Centre [Chenango Co. NY]:  Another family has been smitten by the hand of death, and the sacred altar is now draped in mourning.  Hearts of friends and relatives are borne down heavily with sorrow.  The lamentations that burden the youthful children are but faint expressions of the continued grief that awaits the allotment and condition of orphans.  Four years ago, on the third day of January last, Mr. Ezra Messenger, of Messenger Ridge, died, leaving his wife with four small children.  Mrs. Harriet M. Messenger was born in Pharsalia, September 3d, 1832 and was forth-three years and one day old at the time of her death. Eld. John Barr preached the funeral sermon from a portion of the 17th verse of the 4th chapter of the Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians, "And so shall we ever be with the Lord."  Her remains were carried to the grave on the 6th inst.

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THOMPSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Mr. Ira S. Thompson, aged 58 years.

Words are feeble to express the feelings of the entire community, occasioned by the sudden taking off of one who was long known and respected for his many amiable qualities of head and heart.  To the afflicted widow, and the immediate relatives of the deceased, the sympathies of scores of friends are extended, and they will rest assured that the memory of Ira S. Thompson will be embalmed in the hearts of many true friends, who esteemed him for his virtues, and who deplore his untimely death.

His funeral was attended on Friday afternoon last, and the exercises were conducted by the Baptist clergyman of Plymouth, assisted by Rev. Mr. Haynes of this village. The attendance was large, including many from this place, and the occasion was one of more than ordinary interest.  His age was 58 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 15, 1875

Death

PARKS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, James H. [Parks] son of William H. and Mary O. Parks, aged 2 years, 7 months and 10 days.

On earth no mortal eyes / Evermore shall behold him; / No more shall loving arms / Ever enfold him.

Tired were those little hands / Crossed on his breast; / A voice we could not hear / Called him to rest.

Useless those falling tears, / With grief why repine? / His lot is far happier / Mourner than thine.

Cherish his last good-bye/ And bless the kind Giver, / Who calls you to meet him / Far over the River

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 16, 1875

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, at the house of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Samuel Rathbone to Miss Eva E. [Wells], youngest daughter of Mr. Derrick Wells.

At the residence of the bride's father in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Charles L. Green of Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], to Miss Mary [Rathbone], daughter of L.B. Rathbone, Esq.

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] at the Baptist Church, Sept. 9th, by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Dr. Lucian P. Ensign to Miss Carrie A. Daniels, all of the above named place.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Johnnie C. [Marcey], infant son of John O. and Eliza Marcey, aged 11 weeks.

At Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 5th, Anna Mariah [Ingersoll], daughter of DeWitt Ingersoll, aged 4 months and 15 days.

At North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Sidney J. [Baldwin] son of Samuel J. Baldwin, aged 5 years and 6 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 18, 1875

Marriages

CROWELL - HALL:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. O.C. Johnson, Mr. Lamott Crowell of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Cornelia Hall of Lebanon.

A very pleasant social gathering was held at O.E. Davison's Wednesday evening, being the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Davison. The affair was gotten up - unknown to Mrs. D. - by the many friends of that lady and judging from what we hear and the brilliant display of lights at the residence, and the sweet music which the harpists discoursed, we should think that it was of the most enjoyable character in every respect.

Deaths

BRESEE:  At Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Sept. 10th, 1875, Monse [Bresee], infant son fo Herbert T. and Grace A. Bresee, aged 3 months and 18 days.

KERSHAW:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. John Kershaw, aged 71 years and 1 month.

Mr. John Kershaw, whose death is announced in another column, has been for many years, one of the most prominent citizens of this town.  As a thorough, practical businessman, of irreproachable integrity, and consistent Christianity, he possessed in an eminent degree the confidence of his fellow citizens and passes from our midst universally regretted and mourned.

PORTER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst., Mrs. Martha E. [Porter] wife of Mr. Frank Porter and daughter of Jarvis A. Crosby aged 22 years and 8 months.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 16, 1875

Death

On Friday Sept. 10th at the Hotel Fenimore in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], Thomas H. Rutherford in the 70th year of his age. The remains were taken to New York for interment.

Cooperstown, Sept. 10, 1875:  Mr. Editor:  A little more than two short months ago there came among you as a stranger, Thomas H. Rutherford.  His head was silvered by the course of nearly three score years and ten, but his form was stalwart, his heart fresh and loving and his genial spirit as bright as though he was yet in the springtime of youth. Today the mortal remains so lately tenanted by that strong and joyous spirit are lying in the cold embrace of death and habited for the tomb.  Today the last respects that man to mortal man can render have been paid and that strong frame, the temple of a spirit noble, pure and sweet, as "dust to dust returns."

Watched and tended during his painful sickness, patiently borne, with a devoted love which love for him inspired and strengthened those who were dearest to him and who feel that their heartfelt thanks are due to many to whom Mr. Rutherford was comparatively a stranger are unwilling to leave this place, so fraught with keen and severe trial, without making acknowledgement of the free and generous kindness which has extended aid to the living and shown respect to the dead.  Our most hearty thanks are specially due Mr. Bunyan, proprietor of Hotel Fenimore and to all his employees for their untiring sympathy and helpfulness during a most trying illness, and to Dr Lathrop for a devotion and kindness like that of a brother, and also to Dr. Bassett for kind assistance and counsel.

If you kindly present this acknowledgment in your columns, you will gratify the friends and relatives of Mr. Rutherford and your obliged friend.  Thomas H. Faile

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 9, 1875

Marriages

CAMPBELL - MERRITT:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday, Sept. 6, by Rev. S. Scoville, Reed Campbell, of Jersey City [NJ], and Mary M. Merritt, of Norwich.

CRANDALL - BURCHARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July -?-th by W.S. Mason, Esq., Mr. M. Crandall to Miss Lucy A. Burchard, all of Norwich.

WOOD - WRIGHT:  At the residence of the bride in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Sept. 1st, by Rev. A.J. Cowles, Mr. James Wood of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Diana Wright.

MILLARD - SOULE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. Frank S. Millard of Ansonia, Conn. to Miss Delia V. Soule, of Smithville.

Deaths

ALLIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 6th?, at the residence of her brother-in-law, David Maydole, Esq., Mrs. Elizabeth Allis, aged 70 years.  Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. Maydole on Saturday next at 3 P.M.

BOWEN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 5th, Catharine [Bowen] widow of the late George Bowen, aged 78 years and 6 months.

MEAD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 4th, Lucretia C. [Mead] wife of Sylvanus Mead, aged 58 years.

TEED:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 28th, Mr. Seneca Teed, aged 82 years.

PARKER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] August 30th, Mrs. Horace Parker aged 65 years.

The Bainbridge Republican states that the wife of Horace Parker, of Coventry, died very suddenly on Monday of last week. She was about her usual household duties in the morning, when she was taken with a paralytic shock and died shortly thereafter, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

NICKERSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 28th, Mr. Cornelius Nickerson, aged 40 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September9, 1875

Deaths

CARD:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on the 31st ult., Mrs. Sally [Card] wife of Stephen Card, in the 72d year of her age.

WIGHTMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 1st, 1875, Ella May [Wightman], daughter of Noah and Minerva Wightman, aged 7 years and 10 months.

It is said, "Death loves a shining mark," and since my last communication, Ella May, the little daughter of Noah and Minerva Wightman, who had been declining for several months, has been stricken down by the withering shaft of that relentless foe of all mankind.  The funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. Hurlburt, assisted by Elder J. Whiticar, was attended by a goodly number of sympathizing friends and kindred.  The Sunday and district schools of which she was a member, attended en masse, and seemed deeply affected at the loss of one of their number. They accompanied her earthly remains to their final resting place, each bearing a bouquet of white flowers, which were deposited in the grave, as a token of their affectionate regards, and fitting emblems of the spirit that had flown.

BENEDICT:  In Macon, Mo. Aug. 5, Mattie T. [Benedict] only child of Chas. H. and D.C. Benedict, aged 3 months. 

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 8, 1875

Deaths

A Mr. Hazard residing at Oquaga [Broome Co. NY], was fatally injured near Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on Monday morning.  While he was out driving, his horse ran away and Mr. Hazard jumped out, striking on his head, with the above result.

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Was it Murder?  Alleged Death of Wm. Wales by the hands of Albert Willcox

On the 23d day of August last, Wm. B. Wales, an old man 62 years of age became involved in a quarrel with a young man - Albert Willcox, at or in front of his residence, above the first toll gate, on the road between here and Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]

Wales formerly lived in the house occupied by Willcox, and went there to get a table he had left, but which was refused him by Willcox, who claimed that he had bought it of Wales' wife. After words, Willcox appeared at his door with an axe, saying he would learn Wales to draw a knife, but finally threw down the axe and went out into the road where he knocked Wales down, and pounded him a number of times on the head with his fists. Wales it is said had called Willcox's wife hard names.  After the beating, Wales staggered to the side of the road where he remained some time, but finally got into his wagon and went off.  Next day Wales appeared at his home, he living with his son or son-in-law in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], where he took to his bed after a while, complaining of pain in his head, grew delirious and on the 31st, eight days after, died, it is alleged from the effects of the beating he received at the hands of Willcox.

A son-in-law of Wales entered complaint and Willcox was arrested and examined before Esquire Brown on Saturday, who committed him.  He was taken to Norwich and released on $6000 bail by Judge Follett. Willcox is a lock tender and we believe bears a fair reputation.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 9, 1875

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 26th, Eva [Badger], daughter of Chester Badger, aged 4 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 31st, Mr. Robert C. Barnes aged 21 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, William Wales, aged 69 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 4th, Mr. Joseph Skillman, aged 73 years

In Norwich, Conn., suddenly, Aug. 31st, Mr. W.W. Kinney, aged 61 years, only brother of E.G. Kinney, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 3d, Julia [Casson], daughter of T.C. Casson, aged 9 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 2, 1875

Marriage

In New Berlin, Chenango Co., N.Y. at the residence of Samuel Steere, Esq., Aug. 22d, 1875, by Rev. H. Pattengill, D.D., Mr. Samuel K. Thompson and Miss Carrie A. Risedorph, both of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Deaths

Death of Dr. Smith:  After our paper was made ready for the press, we learned of the death of Doct. Thomas B. Smith, a most estimable Physician of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday morning.  Funeral from the Episcopal Church at 4 P.M. Thursday.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 27th, 1875, Oliver Freeman, aged 57 years.

At Oakville, Aug. 30, 1875, Lucy [Preston] wife of Alson Preston, aged 71 years 5 months and 10 days.

The late Judge Grover was born in the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] and was about 64 years of age at the time of his death.  He taught school at Schuyler's Lake, in early life, and afterwards studied law with Hon. Wm. G. Angel in Burlington, whose niece he married.  He was a rugged character, a plain, blunt man, outspoken and if he sometimes lacked the polish of more cultured men of the world, his rigid honesty, his strong common sense, his love of truth and right, and fearless defense of the same, made more than ample amends for the roughness which sometimes characterized his demeanor.  He was a natural born lawyer.  He comprehended almost instantly the legal bearings and strong points of a case.  Sound principles of law he grasped as if by intuition and most forcibly presented them.  He was a merciless adversary, we may say, tireless and unrelenting in defense of the rights of his clients.  His success was therefore not remarkable.  The high judicial positions which later in life came to this sturdy old lawyer were not unworthily bestowed.  He well maintained the honors.  A long and active practice well fitted him to pass upon questions of law. The strong mind had become steady and matured by the ripening years, and his decisions and opinions stand among the ablest and most just on the statute books of the State, From the highest court of which he shed the luster of profound judicial learning, Judge Grover's name will ever be held in high esteem among the profession of the State and his death will be regrated as removing one of our purest and ablest jurists, whose connection with the Bench elevated it in the opinion of the people.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1875

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 2, 1875

Marriages

SHAPLEY - FARRELL:  At the residence of Mr. Adams, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday,k August 20?, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. James Shapley of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Almira M. Farrell of Norwich.

FULLER - TAFT:  At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], August 27th? by Rev. W. Gates, Mr Isaac Fuller of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Sarah M. Taft of the former place.

MERRITT - LeBARROW:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, by I.L. Russell, Esq., Mr. Charles H. Merritt to Miss Harriet L. LeBarrow, both of Afton.

Deaths

HALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 20th, Julia [Hall] wife of Charles Hall, aged 65 years 6 months.

WILCOX:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 30th?, Henrietta [Wilcox] wife of Charles Wilcox, aged 43 years.

GRIFFIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 26th, Michael P. [Griffin] son of Thomas Griffin, aged 2 years and 4 months.

STODDARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 23d, Willie B. [Stoddard] son of Wm. B. and Sarah A Stoddard, aged 1 year and 4 months.

LA DUE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], August 23d , Miss Libbie La Due aged -?- years.

COLWELL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] August 24th, Mr. Taft Colwell, aged 76 years and 7 months.

CARD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 28th?, Martha [Card] daughter of Benjamin Card, Esq., aged 26? years.

MERRILL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 19th, Hannah [Merrill], wife of Ira Merrill, aged 74 years.

BARTLE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 27th, Milo P. [Bartle], son of George B. and Jerusha Bartle, aged 4 years and 7 months.

DENT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 25th, Mr. Sylvester Dent aged 52 years.

BOGARDUS:  In New York, August 14th, Mary D. [Bogardus], wife of O.H. Bogardus, formerly a resident of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]. 

JONES:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], August 21st, Dr. George A. Jones, aged 85 years, foremrly a resident of new Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

A son of James Renney, a cigar maker formerly residing in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], but now living in Groton [Tompkins Co., NY], accidentally shot himself while out hunting near the town line between Groton and Locke, on Thursday last.  The boy, who was about fifteen years old, started out in the morning to shoot woodchucks and nothing was seen of him until nearly noon, when Mr. Harris, a neighbor, passing along, saw a gun standing upright against a fence and on looking over, he saw young Renney lying dead on the ground, with a gun shot in his throat. The lad had evidently put the gun on the ground in front of him, while getting over the fence, having its muzzle pointed upward, and in the motions of climbing the fence had raised the gun a little from the ground, when the hammer caught, discharging the piece, the contents of which passed directly into his throat, killing him instantly.

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WELLER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY, August 26th, Phebe M. Prey Weller, wife of the late Hiram Weller, aged 75 years 7 months and 13 days.

Deceased was born January 13th, 1800 in Windham County, Conn.  In 1820 she removed to Norwich and in March 1824, she married Hiram Weller, who for years was an enterprising businessman and an esteemed citizen of this place, who died in 1851.

Mrs. Weller united with the Congregational Church in this village in 1823 and at the time of her death she was the oldest member of that society, having for more than half a century been one of its brightest lights - a devoted, consistent Christian.

In the home circle, among the loved ones who have listened to her counsels, her loss will be deeply felt.  Her many unostentatious acts of benevolence will be tearfully remembered by those who have been the recipients of her charity and her memory will be kept ever green in the hearts of the community in which she has so long resided and to whom she had endeared herself by her amiable Christian life and example.

She leaves surviving her, five children: H.C. Weller of Sidney Plains; Mrs. Jonathan Dickinson, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; John W. Weller, Norwich' Mrs. J.O. Woodruff, Dubuque, Iowa; Mrs. Andrew J. Phelps, Norwich.  Mrs. Woodruff reached this place on Saturday evening, in obedience to a summons by telegraph, in time to attend the funeral services, which were held on Sunday afternoon, Rev. S. Scoville officiating and were largely attended by sympathizing friend.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 2, 1875:  After less than thirty-six hours of severe illness, Mrs. Phebe Prey Weller, of this village, died last Thursday afternoon, Aug. 26.

She was born in Windham, Co., Conn., Jan. 13, 1800; she was therefore in her 76th year.  She moved to Norwich in 1820, married Mr. Hiram Weller in 1824.  Her husband died in 1851.  She joined the Congregational Church in this village in 1823 and when she died was the oldest in membership in the church.  Her family, consisting of two sons and three daughters were all present with one exception at the funeral which was attended last Sabbath afternoon.

A great crowd of friends and neighbors gathered in and about the house to attend the solemn services.  The day, Sabbath, the hour, nearly sunset, the air peaceful and full of the sound, and colors of the closing summer were all fitted to the burial of this aged and faithful servant of God.  It was her often expressed wish when living that no display nor wasteful expense should be made at her funeral, but loving hands adorned the room in which the body lay with living vines and plants and flowers upon the coffin, the anchor and crown of flowers mingled with heads of grain and rich autumn leaves.

Although so aged, until the short time referred to before her death, her health which had been through life almost uniformly good, seemed unimpaired, and she bid fair to live many years.

For more than fifty years she has stood at the head of a household, and for this long period exhibited the virtues that so befit and adorn that position.

She was an affectionate wife, and did her part of labor and economy to secure and adorn the home which she and her husband had chosen. She was a faithful mother and spared no pains in rearing her children up in the paths of virtue and religion.

Her kindness and benevolence to the poor was proverbial, and her neighborhood was never without her help when needed. During her long union with the church, she never swerved in her faithfulness and devotion to the cause of her Saviour.  After all, those who knew her best knew that the best part of her life was that which was hidden with God and which she lived with Him in secret.

Those who watched by her bedside during the few hours of consciousness that were given her after she was attacked by her fatal disease, when she audibly prayed for her children by name, and her neighbors and the church, and then took in all the community and again and again cast her burden upon God, saying, "I am so lonely." "I am so lonely." got glimpses of that inner life and of the secret of her faithfulness, and when in answer to their efforts to aid her, she murmured "so kind, so much kindness, everywhere such loving kindness," they felt anew that loving grateful spirit which she cherished.

God gave her to live beyond the usual period allotted to mortals, and then with but little premonition took her to himself.  Even this sudden taking was a mercy.  She was spared the pain of a lingering illness, there was nothing to be said to children or friends but what she had often spoken, her work was done, well done and she fell asleep in that blessed sleep. "From which none ever wake to weep."

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CHILDS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 30th, Martha L. [Childs] widow of the late Edward Childs, aged 46 years.

"Sentinel," the Norwich correspondent of the Utica Herald, writes that paper, under date of the 31st ult:  "Eleven months ago last Sunday Mr. Edward Childs, mail agent on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, was killed by a collision near Oxford, and consumed in the burning car.  The precarious and melancholy condition of his wife, for months past, attributable largely to the shock produced by that terrible event, has for a long time been well known to a large circle of intimate and devoted friends.  Last evening, having for many days been in a state of unconsciousness, death came to her relief, and she was freed from the sufferings of earth.  Mrs. Childs possessed a very amiable disposition and many excellent qualities of head and heart. Those with whom she was brought in contact were irresistibly attracted to her and the memory of her good deeds and Christian example will long remain. At the time of the sad catastrophe, which broke up her home and cast a gloomy cloud over her life, Mrs. Childs resided in Utica and many in that city will be pained to learn of her melancholy death.  Her age was 46."

Chenango Telegraph, September 2, 1875

Marriage

The variety wedding of Deacon Elisha Crandall and wife was the finest affair of the kind I ever attended.  We expected it would come off on Wednesday, but the rain prevented.  Nevertheless, a few came on that day and enjoyed themselves nicely. Thursday came with good weather and how the friends came in!  The table was made to accommodate fifty persons, and it was filled a number of times with the jolliest good-natured lot of people you ever saw. The brass band, (Jim Wescott leader) was on hand and [played] sweet music.  The Crandall family sang some very good pieces of music.  Next came a choir composed of the whole crowd, which made the side bell ring with their melody. The presents amounted to over one hundred dollars for which the Deacon and wife return their sincere thanks.

Deaths

On Wednesday morning last, a young man named Perry Harrison, aged 18 years, was drowned in Hatch's Lake in the southern part of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

The Morris Chronicle says, E.W. Yates an old resident of this town [Morris, Otseog Co. NY], died at the residence of his son-in-law, H.S. Matteson, on Saturday afternoon last.  Mr. Yates will be remembered as proprietor of the Yates House (now Otsego house) in this village, for quite a number of years. He had been in poor health for several years and died on his 70th birthday.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 4, 1875

Death

ROBINSON:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], September 2nd, Mrs. Stilman Robinson, aged 63 years and 7 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1875 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 26, 1875

Marriages

LESHER - HAIGHT:  At the residence of the bride's parents in South Oxford, August 18th, by Rev. J.G. Eckman, John A.C. Lesher, Esq., of Albany [Albany Co. NY] to Miss Emma Haight, of South Oxford.

WHITE - GRANT:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 18th, by Rev. Charles Steere, Mr. Curtis White to Miss Sarah S. Grant, both of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

MESSENGER - BABCOCK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], August 16th, by Rev. James H. Grant, Mr. Lewis Messenger to Miss Rose Babcock, all of south Otselic.

Deaths

MILLER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 23d?, Mary Emma [Miller], daughter of T.D. and Sarah Miller, aged 1 year, 6? months and 8? days.  "Darling child, we sadly miss thee, / Yet we feel that all is well; / Jesus loves thee, and he took thee / With him thou wilt ever dwell."

JEWELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, Ettie S. [Jewell] wife of Charles S. Jewell, aged 20 years.

SOUTHWORTH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], august 9th, Sarah M. [Southworth] wife of John T. Southworth, aged 39 years.

TAFFT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, Mrs. Betsey Tafft aged 70 years.

New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]:  Little Frank [Rogers] son of Mrs. Anna Rogers, died very suddenly last Friday night, at the residence of Mrs. R. Burch, grandmother of the deceased.  His age was seven years.

A child of David Clark of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], aged three years, died on the night of the 11th from the effects of eating (as is supposed) clouts, or poison hemlock.

News Item

Last Sabbath, August 21st, was the sixty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William Newton of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and was made the occasion of a reunion of the family.  All the sons and daughters, nine in number, were present.  Their names and places of residence are as follows:  William Newton, Parma, N.Y.; Mrs. Charles Lathrop, and Mrs. David C. Buell, Sherburne; Warren Newton, Norwich; Isaac S. Newton, Norwich; Lucius Newton, Sherburne; Hubert A. Newton, New Haven; Albro J. Newton, Brooklyn; Pomet? Newton, California.  The venerable couple yet enjoy a reasonable degree of health and vigor.  They have resided continuously in the same house where they now live for fifty-three years, and although the family has at no time numbered less than twelve, but two deaths have occurred in all that time.  Mr. Newton is now in his 80th year.  He was born in Colchester, Connecticut, and removed to Madison County when but twenty years of age.  In 1810 he was married to Miss Lois Butler, of Camden, Oneida County, and two years later they removed to Sherburne. They have had eleven children, and all but two are still living.  May the venerable pair live to enjoy many more reunions of a family of which they have reason to be proud; for every member of it fills some honorable and responsible station.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 26, 1875

Marriage

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Chauncey Hubbard to Miss Ida P. Campbell, both of Greene.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 28, 1875

Deaths

RAFFERTY:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 26th inst., Miss Mary Rafferty, aged 60 years.

WHITE:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of Reuben Bryant, Nellie White, of Erie, Pa., aged 6 years and 11 months.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 28, 1875

Marriages

McNUTT - CHAMPLIN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Tuesday evening, August 24th, 1875, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Wm. H. McNutt late of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lillie J. Champlin of Afton.

DAVIS - MERRILL:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 24, 1875, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Calvin Johnson and Miss Dora Merrill, both of Afton.

Death

WILKERSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], August 17, 1875, Mrs. Margaret A. Wilkerson, aged 33? years.

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]:  August 16th, Stephen Morse, an aged inhabitant was buried.  His age was 82.  The same day a bright promising boy, son of Miles Houck, was laid int he grave.  Life's morning and evening are alike invaded by the reaper Death.  Little Olin was an unusually sprightly child of three years and while playing about fell into a pail of scalding water.  He lingered in great agony a few hours and then went to the land where there is no more death.  The afflicted parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 26, 1875

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's mother, Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Aug. 23d, by Rev. Geo. B. Vosburgh, Mr. Eugene T. Newell to Miss Libble Glazier.

At the home of the bride, in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 17, 1875, by Rev. Henry H. Dresser, Dr. E. D. Hills and Miss Lillie M. Rose, both of Burlington Flats, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], July 25, 1875, Maria [Metcalf], wife of Deacon Hubbard Metcalf, aged 77 years and 9 months.

In East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Paul Cook, aged 78 years, 10 months and 18 days.

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Mrs. Abraham Becker:  This estimable lady expired at her residence in South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on Friday morning the 13th inst. after a brief but very severe illness.  She was a daughter of the late Hon. Thomas P. Danforth of Middleburgh, Schoharie County [NY], her maiden name being Maria Danforth.  At the time of her decease, she was fifty-eight years of age.  She was married August 18th, 1838, to the late Abraham Becker, Esq., the eminent lawyer, whom she survived about seven years. The funeral obsequies were held on the Sunday after her death and the attendance was the largest ever known in that part of the county. Friends and relatives from far and near gathered around her bier, and by every token of grief testified their deep love and respect for her memory and virtue.

Mrs. Becker was well known.  She was always a leader in social circles and in Christian societies where she will be daily missed.  Her elegant home was a place of refinement, ease and comfort; and her generous hospitality was celebrated and appreciated by all whoever had the pleasure to be her guest.

"None knew her but to love, / Nor named her but to praise."

Her whole life was full of Christian deeds and charities.  she was especially active in all Sabbath School work, and in explaining the scriptures to the young.  She contributed largely to the erection and aid of churches. She never turned a deaf ear to the unfortunate and the poor and friendless always found in her a comforter.  Her motto was: "They who endure to the end shall have a crown of life," which was literally fulfilled by her.

Mrs. Becker leaves six children - two daughters and four sons - to whom she faithfully performed every duty to the last, and to whom her bright and shining example will ever be a beacon light in the pathway of life.  But any praises would be fulsome.  Her best epitaph is her name, which will ever be green in the memory of those who knew and loved her. With her life's cares are over, the places which knew her once shall now know her no more; the silver cord is loosed; the golden bowl is broken; and the devoted Christian mother sleeps in peace in the beautiful valley of the Charlotte. Children, relatives and friends will often repair to her honored grave and pay loving tributes to her memory, but she is not dead - she still lives.

"There is no Death!  What seems so is transition; / This life of mortal breath / Is but a suburb of the life Elysian, / Whose portal we call Death."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, august 19, 1875

Marriages

RANDALL - HUBBARD:  In Geneva, Switzerland, July 31, 1875, at the residence of the U.S. Consul, by the Protestant Episcopal clergyman, Rev. Dr. McVickar, M.O. Randall of Montpeller, France, and Myra M. Hubbard, of Norwich. N.Y.

Under the proper heading will be found the announcement of a pleasant marriage ceremony, which took place on the 31st ult. at the residence of the U.S. Consul in Geneva Switzerland, the parties being Miss Myra M. Hubbard, of this place, and Dr. M.O. Randall, of Montpeller France, also formerly of this village. The best wishes of hosts of friends in their native county attend the happy couple in their foreign home.

Deaths

RONAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 12th?, Mr. James Ronan, aged 43 years.

WELLMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 13th? Pauline [Wellman], daughter of Jacob and Susan Wellman, aged 1 year and 5 months.

ALLEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 5th Naomi [Allen] daughter of Jesse and Catharine Allen, aged 5 months and 18 days.

SCANLON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August -?-, William [Scanlon], son of John Scanlon, aged 7 months and 20? days.

FERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 7th, Patrick Henry [Ferry], son of Patrick and Hannah Ferry, aged 10 months.

SAYLES:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], March 8th, Hon. Benjamin Sayles aged 87 years.

MINER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], August 10th, Mr. Frederick Miner, aged about 62 years.

From the Bainbridge Republican we learn that Frederick Miner, of Coventry met with a fearful accident a few days ago, which resulted on Tuesday of last week in his death.  He was raking hay with a common revolving rake, to which was attached a spirited horse.  One of the tugs became detached, giving the horse a fright and Mr. M. who had the lines about his body, was thrown with great violence on the rake one of the teeth piercing his thigh to the depth of six inches.  He also received an injury on his head, which paralyzed one side of his body.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 19, 1875:  Coventry:  Mr. Frederick Miner died on the 10th inst.  It will be remembered that some three weeks ago he met with a fearful accident while raking hay.  Some hope was entertained of his recovery until about a week ago, when, in spite of medical skill, he began to grow worse and rapidly failed each day, until death came with relief.  On the 12th a large concourse of people gathered at the late residence of the deceased to pay their last tribute of respect.  Mr. Miner was 62 years of age, born and reared in our town and lived to see a family of children all arrive at years of discretion and assume important and responsible positions in life.  Mr. Miner was an unassuming, industrious man, temperate in his habits, practicing honesty and integrity in all his dealings and enjoyed in an eminent degree the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.  He will be sadly missed by his many friends.  The Church of which he was a member has lost one of its strongest pillars and our community one of its best citizens.

Mr. Stephen Morse, Sr. an aged resident of the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], died on Saturday last.  He was one of the oldest inhabitants of the town and had resided on his farm opposite Latham's Corners for many years.  His funeral takes place today at the White Store M.E. Church.

On Saturday afternoon last, Mrs. Houck wife of Miles T. Houck, a respected citizen of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], was summoned by the ringing of a bell to the bedside of her daughter, an invalid young lady and while attending to her wants her youngest son, a little over three years old, in playing around fell into a pail of hot water just taken from the boiler and which she had left in her haste and was scalded so severely that he died on the following day.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 19, 1875

Deaths

Burtie [Barton], son of Edward Barton, aged about 8 years, was drowned in the Susquehanna about two miles below Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday.  He was with others trying to catch floodwood from a --ow in the river.

Mrs. Andrew Martin of the town of Maine [Broome Co. NY]., a lady about twenty-four years of age, started to retire to bed in apparent good health on Wednesday evening and fell down, expiring almost instantly.  She leaves several children.  The cause is supposed to be an affection of the heart.

The wife and three children of Mr. G.S. Sloat, residing near the sawmill on Falls Brook [Delaware Co. NY], took refuge from the storm of Friday at the old mill at the head of the falls.  The mill became undermined by the flood and fell, carrying Mrs. Sloat and the three children into the torrent, from which she succeeded in escaping with two of the children; one a boy three years old, was carried over the falls, and either bruised and mangled to death or drowned.

Mrs. Sarah Burritt wife of C.W. Burritt of Eaton [Madison Co. NY], died quite suddenly at Allen's Hotel in Oneida [Madison Co. NY], on Friday last.  In company with her husband, she was on her return from New York city, whither they had been for medical advice, but upon arriving here on Tuesday and being taken worse, she was unable to proceed to Eaton and rapidly declining, died as stated.  Her disease was consumption.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 18, 1875

Marriage

WELLS - GIBBS:  In New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], on 5th, by Rev. C.W. Warren, Mr. Charles T. Wells of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ruth H. Gibbs of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 19, 1875

Marriages

At the house of the bride' father, August. 12, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. A.J. Christian of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Dora A. [Robinson], daughter of L.B. Robinson, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At Triangle [Broome Co. NY], by Rev. H. Lyman, Lewis R. Beeman and Phebe M. Page, all of Triangle.

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 9th, Mrs. Sarah M. [Southworth], wife of John T. Southworth, aged 39 years, 3 months and 28 days.

At Centre Lisle [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 8th, Mrs. Mary A. [Milles] wife of Levi C. Milles, aged 45 years and 5 months.

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DIED:  At his residence in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th of August, Mr. Jesse Read, Sr. aged 76 years.

It seems eminently proper to pay a brief tribute to a man of the character of him whose departure is here reported, because of the possession of qualities of mind and heart entitling his character to notice.  Respected through a wide circle of friendship for integrity, purity and simplicity, his departure out of life will be deeply felt in the community where he was so highly esteemed and known.

Mr. Read was born in New Hampshire, and at an early age engaged in business near Boston, where he remained six years.  He removed thence to New York, in 1828, and in that city with Brooklyn as his residence, he was occupied in business until 1851, at which time he retired form the active pursuits of business.

During his residence in Brooklyn, he was twice elected Alderman and in the fulfillment of the duties to which he was called, he displayed that calm wisdom, clear integrity and business experience which showed him as well worthy  of the suffrages of his fellow citizens.

Some years after withdrawing from business, he retired to farming life, and in the quiet pursuits of agriculture passed the latter portion of his days, content to forego the advantages and privileges of city life, for the quiet of a rural home.

All with whom he came in contact can testify to the purity, kindliness and integrity of his character.  he was ever identified with efforts for the benefit of the town in which his home lay, and here, as Supervisor and in other capacities of trust, he had the evidence of appreciation of his character by his neighbors.

With a wife who was fitted to adorn a high sphere, by her grace and intelligence, he was engaged in the promotion of the welfare of the community in which he dwelt and in the interests of religion and education their united efforts were put forth.  Some two years since, to the great loss of the home circle and works of usefulness, she passed away. They have left a family of four children, three sons and one daughter, who can look with pride upon the record of parents of such excellence and worth of character.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 21, 1875

Marriage

BIGGINS - WOOD:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Aug. 15th, by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Henry O. Higgins of North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Alice L. Wood of Brookfield.

Death

CRANDALL:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., an infant child of Edgar Crandall, aged 2 months.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 19, 1875

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 12th inst., Robert Davis, aged 68 years and 11 months.

In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 18th, 1875, Mrs. Maria D. Becker, aged 58 years and 6 months.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 7, at the residence of Peleg Weeden, Mrs. Ann E. Filer, widow fo the late Thomas Filer, aged 74 years and 6 months.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 17th, Joseph Wood, aged 52 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1875 (continued)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 5, 1875

News Item

There was a most pleasant family reunion Thursday, July 15th, at the residence of J.T. Morse, Esq., of Skaneateles [Onondaga Co. NY].  It was the family of the late Joshua and Sarah Moshier.  They were formerly of Jacksonville, Otsego County [NY], but spent their last years at Skaneateles in the house of Mr. Morse, who is one of their sons-in-law.  They belonged to the society of Friends and lived good and useful lives and were highly esteemed by a large and extended circle of friends. At a ripe old age they died, beloved and mourned by their children. Their remains peacefully sleep in the beautiful cemetery near Skaneateles village.

Their family consists of ten children - four sons and six daughters - all of them living - their ages ranging from fifty to seventy years, making an aggregate of 612 years.  Seldom does a family of this size reach such ages with ranks unbroken by death.  Eight of the children were present at the reunion:  Anna H. Thorne, of Skaneateles; Eliza Van Buren of Kirkwood, N.Y.; Phebe S. Pattengill, Holland Patent, N.Y.; William and Isaac H. Moshier, Greene, N.Y.; Deborah A. Matherson, Kasson, Minn.; Clemma P. Willard, New Berlin, N.Y.; and Abegail S. Morse, Skaneateles. Henry Moshier, of Oneonta, N.Y.; and Thomas, of Tecumseh, Mich., were absent.  A very affectionate letter was sent by Henry, regretting his inability (because of ill health) to be present, and tenderly expressing the hope that he should mingle with them in family reunion in heaven.

There were also present, Rev. J.S. Pattengill, son-in-law; Lydia W. Darland, a granddaughter, and her husband, A.T Dorland, Skaneateles, J. Allen, wife and daughter, Skaneateles; Lucretia Denton, Elmira; Rev. R. Redhead and wife, Skaneateles; and Rev. B. Shove and wife, Auburn.

It was a remarkable as well as an agreeable circumstance that the eight children present, together with Mrs. Allen, were pupils of Rev. Mr. Pattengill forty-three years ago.  So pleased was he with one of the daughters that he chose her for his lifelong companion.  Right faithfully has she stood by his side during all these years - thirty-seven - sharing with him the lights and shades of a ministerial life, replete with incident and usefulness.  Mr. P. is an esteemed and prominent member of the Presbyterian church and is an earnest worker in the temperance cause.

The church connections of the family are somewhat varied.  Three of them adhere to the Society of Friends, two are Presbyterians, five are Methodist.  But these church distinctions will soon be swallowed up in the universal membership of the Church Triumphant before the Eternal Throne.

The visit was a most happy one.  Social intercourse, interesting reminiscences, picture taking of the family group by a Skaneateles artist, a sumptuous dinner and music filled up the joyous hours which fled too soon away.

Thirty-five years ago, there was a family reunion at the old homestead in Jacksonville [Tompkins Co. NY].  Since then, what a momentous change.  The old homestead, hallowed by so many childhood memories has passed into the hands of strangers - the venerable parents have gathered to their heavenly rest - many friends of early days have followed in the same way - time has placed his significant impress upon the brow and form of the living.  There may not be another reunion on earth, but the radiant tipped finger of hope points to a reunion on the "evergreen shores," where not one of the family will be absent.  May this most precious of all hopes be realized.  B. Shove, Auburn, July 19, 1875.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 7, 1875

Marriage

WHEELER - POLLOCK:  At the home of the bride, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Henry C. Wheeler and Miss Mattie E. Pollock, all of Sherburne.

Death

REES:  In Warren, Penn., on the 28th? inst., Mary Antoinette Rees, wife of Hubbard F. Wells, the deceased was a former resident of this town.

Card of Thanks

For 23 weeks have I been confined to my bed, inactive and suffering, while the bright happy hours of summer have been gliding away, leaving in their traces many memories of pleasure to the world of which even I have had a share.  My crops were all put in the ground in good season, by kind thoughtful neighbors, and as haying drew near my mind was busy in thinking, "How am I to get my hay into the barn?"  When on the 23d of July the rattle of mowing machines with teams, men with scythes, forks and rakes, drove into my meadow, and soon grass was falling in every direction.  "And merry voices proved, their hearts were in the work."  But 17 men and 12 horses made short work of cutting, and soon the grass was down. At 12 o'clock dinner was served to a happy company, upon whose countenances could be read the fact, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."  Dinner over, and then to the work again.  Marion Williams followed the rake all the afternoon sharp. Charlie House, the big man of the day, assisted by the calculations of cool-headed Barrows. The cheese maker, Toles, came at 2 P.M.  with fork in hand to try his muscle.  The brawny arms of many of Erin's sons (who by the way are not the least among kind hearted neighbors) made things lively. Supper at five, and the work was nearly done. The day following, Mr. Cunningham, team, and man, came and slicked everything up, assisted by my father S. Bingham who has been very kind through all my sickness, and the sympathy of L.A. Marble was worth more than a day's work.

But how can I express my thanks, dear neighbors?  God bless you, and if indeed your hearts have been made to feel as mine, "That love -practical love-is the fulfilling of the law."  "That bread cast upon the water shall return after many days" it will be well.  

You have my best wishes, my heartfelt thanks.  August 2d, 1875   Wilson Bingham

Delaware Gazette Delhi, NY, August 4, 1875

Deaths

In Geneva, Ohio, July 15th, Mr. Orbin Denison of heart disease, formerly of Kortright, Delaware Co. N.Y.

Walton, Delaware Co. NY:  The funeral services of Mrs. Whitney Hoyt were held at the Congregational Church Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. W.W. Curtis, of North Walton.  Mr. Hoyt who was the daughter of Mr. Cyrus St. john died suddenly on Thursday evening, and leaves a husband and six children, one of whom in only two weeks old, to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Eliza A. [Fitch] the wife of Augustus Fitch of this village [Walton, Delaware Co. NY] died last Sunday morning.  She was taken suddenly sick on Saturday, while at the store, and was conveyed home, when she died between nine and ten 'clock on Sunday morning.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.W. Meek, at the Congregational Chruch on Tuesday afternoon.  Both of the afflicted families have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends.  Walton Chronicle

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 12, 1875

Marriages

WESCOTT - ARNOLD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 2d, by Rev. J.M.S. Haynes, James H. Wescott, M.D. of Norwich to Miss Gertrude S. Arnold, of Lindley, N.Y. [Steuben Co.].

LEWIS - DUPRE:  At the Baptist Parsonage in Cornwall, Ill., August 4th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. William H. Lewis of Cornwall to Miss Sophie Dupre of Geneseo Ill. formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

CROSBY - DEWEY:  In Lisle [Broome Co. NY], by Rev. W. Hadford, Mr. Fred S. Crosby of New Berlin [Chenanog Co. NY] to Miss Carrie Dewey, of Plainfield, N.J.

Deaths

BANCROFT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], August 9th, Rev. Allen Bancroft, aged 61 years and 18 days.

BURKE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], August 1st, Mr. Richard Burke, aged 64 years.

MARSHMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 3d, Mrs. Gertrude Marshman, aged 79 years.

CORBIN:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], August 3d, Mr. George A. Corbin, aged 23 years.

WILKINS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 29th, Caroline [Wilkins], wife of David Wilkins, aged 79 years.

CHAMPLIN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 30th?, Eddie [Champlin] son of Mr. and Mrs. Champlin, of Richmond, Va., aged 1 year.

BROTHERS:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], July 31st, Miss Agnes L. Brothers, aged 26 years.

WELLS:  In Warren, Pa., July 28th, Mary A. [Wells] wife of Hubbard F. Wells, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

LAMOINE:  At Ford's Bush, Montgomery Co. [NY], July 31st, Rev. J.W. Lamoine, formerly a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 44 years.

TUBBS:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], July 30th, Mrs. Ichabod Tubbs formerly of coventry [Chenango Co. NY] aged 74 years.

GREENE:  At Cannon Falls, Minn. July 23d, of consumption, Merville [Greene], son of Elisha and Maria Greene, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] aged 26? years.  He sought health in that western clime, but found an early grave.

The wife of Mr. Charles Jewell, living just north of our village [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], died in childbirth on the 8th inst.  Mrs. Jewell was a daughter of Mr. John Dorman, one of our respected farmers and had been married but a few years.  She was much respected, and her loss will be mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. 

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DIED:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 1st, 1875, after a brief illness of typhoid pneumonia, Jehaniel J. Day, aged 72 years.

Deceased was born in Verona, Oneida County, N.Y. in 1803, and with his parents moved to this county in 1806 where he has ever since resided.  At the time he moved here, the country was new, and many log houses were still standing and occupied by residents of this village.  From his majority for twenty-six years, he worked at the carpenter's trade and then followed the pursuit of farming until within the last ten years.  He will be remembered by many of our older citizens as a Captain of Militia, for which he held a commission under Col. Minor Randall, in the year 1865.

He united with the first Baptist church of this village in 18-6 and was baptized by Elder Jabez Swan, the pastor in charge and has ever been a consistent member, and an upright and honorable citizen.  He leaves a widow and five children, who, looking forward with hope to the dawn of that glorious day which shall unite them with those who have gone before are comforted with the reflection that a good husband and a kind father has passed to his reward.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 12, 1875

Deaths

At his residence in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], August 7th, Mr. Jesse Read, aged 76 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 2d, infant son of Thomas Roach, aged 5 weeks.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], July 31st, Nellie [Ball] only child of Sylvanus and Myra Ball, aged 4 months.

In Earl Park, Benton, Co. Ind., July 18th, Mr. Lysander Shipman, aged about 46 years formerly of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 14, 1875

Death

Rev. J.W. Lamoine, former pastor of Universalist Churches in Oxford and Preston [Chenango Co. NY], died of kidney affection, at Ford's Bush, Montgomery County, July 31st, aged forty-four years.  he was a member of Norwich Commandery, Knights Templar, and had many friends wherever he was known.

From the Minneapolis Mail, Aug. 2d:  A sad accident occurred on the east side this morning by means of which Mr. Wm. R. Champlain, fifty years of age, was almost instantly killed.  He was found a 4-1/2 o'clock this morning lying in the street, on University Avenue, between Seventh and Eighth Avenue south, E.D. with his skull crush in. The injury is located in the forehead, and it is supposed that he was run over.  He was engaged in driving a mill wood team for Jerry Smith and last night was his first work at night.  His last conversation was with his nephew, J.W. Newton, a mail carrier, whom he met about 4 o'clock.  Deceased remarked that he was out rather early, and asked the time of day. When informed that it was a quarter past four o'clock, he exclaimed, "Oh, I wish it was six."  From this and his age, it in conjectured that he was overcome by sleep and fell from his seat, and under the wheel.  He was found before life was extinct, told who he was, and gave directions to be taken to his room on Main St., between Eleventh and Twelfth Avenues south, where he survived but a moment.  His team was found in the vicinity of Dan Rollin's barn.  Deceased leaves a wife and five children, the youngest a boy 13 years of age.  He owned a farm of 100 acres in Maple Grove township where he formerly resided.  His funeral will lake place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his residence, given above.  

Deceased was a brother of E.B. Chaplain of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and formerly resided here.  He will be remembered by many of our citizens who will regret to learn of his sudden and violent death.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 12, 1875

Deaths

In Springfield, July 22d, Mrs. Abigail Thayer, wife of William Thayer, aged 76 years 9 months and 20 days.

At Alden, Erie Co. N.Y. on the 29th of June, Alice M. [Callen, wife of J.W. Callen, aged 21 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1875

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 5, 1875

Marriages

ELMER - KENNARD:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, by Edwin Kelsey, Esq., Mr. Henry Elmer to Miss Sarah Kennard, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

HANDRAHAN - FINCH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 11th, by Rev. Father Ludden, Mr. J. Handrahan  to Mrs. Mary A. Finch, all of Sherburne.

HILDRETH - CLARK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], July 28th, by Rev. L.A. Wild. Mr. L.B. Hildreth of Hoboken to Miss Hattie H. Clark of New Berlin.

Variety Wedding:  Wednesday, August 18th, will be the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of Dea. Elisha Crandall and wife, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and they intend to make that a day of pleasure.  All friends of the worthy couple are cordially invited to meet with them - afternoon and evening - and assist them in properly observing this anniversary.  Music will be furnished by Wescott's Martial Bank and others; oysters and other refreshments will be served; and it will be no fault of the Deacon and his companion if those present fail to enjoy themselves.  Friends from a distance coming by railroad, will be met at the depot by Deacon Crandall, with a suitable conveyance provided he is notified in time. 

Deaths

DAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 1st, Mr. Jehaniel J. Day, aged 72 years.

PALMER:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Dorr L. [Palmer] son of Ray and Eva Palmer, aged 1 year, 1 month and 6 days.

WEBB:  In East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], July 31st, Eva [Webb], wife of Albert Webb, aged 22 years.

WHITNEY:  At Sandy Hill, N.Y. [Washington Co.], May 28th, of smallpox, Anna M. [Whitney] wife of Leroy Whitney, aged 34 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

HEMINGWAY:  At Sandy Hill, N.Y. [Washington Co.], June 20th, of smallpox, Mrs. Jehial Hemingway, aged 78 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

On Monday last Dr. O.S. Hill, of this place received the sad intelligence of the sudden death of his brother, Dr. John O. Hill in Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] by accidentally taking a dose of strychnine.  The Dr. and wife took the morning express train for the home of the deceased.  Republican

A lad named Tommy Glynn was found dead on the floor of his bedroom in his father's house in Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday morning of last week.  It is suspected that he was poisoned by his stepmother and his stomach has been taken to Albany for analysis.

Otselic Center [Chenango Co. NY]:  Death again has come into our midst, clasped a young, beautiful and tender mother in his chilling embrace and triumphantly bore her away to the eternal world.  Mr. Charles Parker and Miss Josephine Story plighted their vows on Hymen's holy altar two years and eleven months ago.  She was sister of Miles Story, whose wife died suddenly several weeks past.  His mother lies dangerously sick at her residence near Oneida Lake.  a little birdling sought the recesses of Mrs. Parker's chamber and folded on so lovingly its tiny wings upon her breast.  Only two weeks had elapsed since this visitation when her physician discovered that symptoms of congestion of the lungs prevailed, but to no alarming extent, as he thought at the time and advised that the watchful care of some experienced person should be brought into requisition in her case.  But alas! when nothing appeared alarming until the last moment, the death messenger stealthily came to her room, when the sun had gone to sleep in his wigwam behind the western waters and all was still save the cheerfulness of Mrs. Parker and her watchers and snatched his victim from the embrace of her family, she sitting up with two neighboring ladies, at the time the messenger knocked at the door.  She had been in cheerful conversation and had just spoken of going to bed when she was quickly seized with a spasm.  They gave the alarm, her other friends came to her assistance, but it was of no avail.  She died in the third spasm, in a few moments after the first, leaving the little bright cherub just clothed in her swaddling bands, as the last testimonial of the faithful keeping of her sacred vows to her companions.  She was a consistent member of the M.E. Chruch. As she was true to her trusts in life, so may she rise in the light of Zion  's fair morning, where the sun of eternal light shall no more go down there to await the coming of her earthly companion and the dear one now left with its lonely father.

News Item

Family Reunion:  A reunion of the Gregory family took place at the Island, Thursday, in the form of a picnic, the entire eight children being present.  The following list gives the names, from Mrs. M. C. Allen, the eldest, to Dr. N.B. Gregory, of Lyons, France, "the baby," with the residence of each:

Mrs. M.C. Allen, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mr. J.C. Gregory, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. C.G. Sumner, Norwich, N.Y.; Mrs. L.L. Woodruff, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mr. H.C. Gregory, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mr. M.B. Gregory, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mrs. Wm. Porter, Sidney, N.Y.; Mr. N.B. Gregory, Lyons France.

Mrs. Millie Gregory, who is in her seventy-fifth year, was also present and entered into the pleasures and enjoyments of this unbroken union of her children in a spirit truly surprising for one of her advanced years.  Bainbridge Review.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 5, 1875

Marriage

WESTCOTT - ARNOLD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 2d inst. by Rev. L.M.S. Rayman, Jas. M. Westcott M.D. of Norwich and Gertrude E. Arnold of Lindley, N.Y. [Steuben Co.]

Deaths

WELLS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday July 30th, Mrs. Betsey [Wells], widow of Reuben Wells in the 61st year of her age.

BUTTON:  In Lenox, Madison Co. [NY], on the 30th ult. of congestion of the lungs, Nathan DeVer [Button] son of William N. Button of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] aged 17 years and 21 days.

ORMSBY:  At Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 24th, 1875, James B. [Ormsby] youngest son of Dr. M.J. Ormsby, aged one year and eleven months.

Coventry [Chenango Co. NY]:  We learn of the death of Mrs. Ichabod Tubbs at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], who was formerly a resident of our town.

A most horrible and fatal accident happened in the town of Hancock, Delaware county [NY] about six miles from Basket Station on the Erie, last Saturday night.  Mr. Wm. A. Allen left his wife at home in the morning and went to his work about a mile distant.  On returning in the evening about twilight he heard her screaming.  Hastening to the house he found her at the foot of the stairway, wrapped in flames. Seizing some blankets and clothing he threw them over the burning mass and smothered it out.  His efforts to save her life, however, were fruitless. The fire had burned her body almost to a crisp.  Medical aid was summoned without delay, but the case was hopeless and on Sunday morning the poor sufferer passed away.

Mrs. Eliza [Fitch], the estimable wife of Mr. Augustus Fitch, Merchant, died suddenly on Sunday morning, in the 29th year of her age.  She was in her husband's store on Saturday evening and while the bells were calling to church the next morning, her spirit passed away to her home above.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 4, 1875

Deaths

CASHMAN:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, Mary Ellen [Cashman], daughter of Timothy and Eliza Cashman, aged 2 years and 3 months.  Little Mary, fair thee well, we do mis you, and thy voice hushed on earth is heard oiin Heave, where we hope to meet you.

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The Otselic Valley Register give the following history of Wm. Grace, who lately died in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

"Mr. William Grace was born in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] 1810, at which place he learned the tailor's trade. when about 32 years old he went to Albany and after a short time became connected with a large tailoring establishment.  In a year and a half, he sold out his interest and returned to Cooperstown, where he opened a large tailoring establishment, and married an estimable lady named Story.  Subsequently he started a branch shop in Oxford and took a partner in his store at Cooperstown.  At this time we are told he was worth about $6,000.  His wife died and he afterwards married a lady in Oxford. We are told that he was a candidate for Member of Assembly from this County.

About 30 years ago he was arrested for robbing the Otsego County Bank at Cooperstown of $32,000, but at his examination was cleared, and another person sent to State Prison.  He was doing a prosperous business in Oxford, and this arrest was a shock to his pride from which he never recovered, and he then commenced a life of dissipation, spending his money for liquor and at the gaming table, so at the death of his second wife, about 22 years ago, he had used up all his money.  Since then he has wandered about earning barely money enough for a living.  He came to this village five years ago, and for the past year was comparatively steady.  Limited as were his means he was always tidy in his dress.  He was buried by the town. Thus, endeth the life of one who was once held high in the estimation of his fellow beings."

Chenango American, Greene, N.Y. August 5, 1875

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], July 21st, by Rev. L. Mersereau, Mr. Henry Y. Yale to Miss Fanny M. Manwarring.

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 27th, Mrs. Eliza Ann [Hoyt[ widow of the late Rev. John B. Hoyt, aged 70 years.

In Denison, Colorado, June 4th, of consumption, Dr. S.H. Smith, aged 85 years, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].