Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1819 & 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 6, 1819

Deaths

At his seat on Long Island, in the 80th year of his age, Samuel Jones, Esq. formerly of the City of New York.  He was the first Comptroller of the State under the new organization of the Treasury and for several years a Senator in our Legislature.

In York District (S.C.), Mr. William Henry in the 104th year of his age.  He was a native of Ireland and emigrated to America in 1733.

At New York, Mr. Anson Clark ae 23 years, formerly of Delaware Co. [NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 14, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], March 9th, Annie May [Westlake] daughter of Dr. J.A Westlake, aged 2 years 4 months and 2 days.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], March 10th, Jennie M. [Pier] daughter of George Pier, aged 7 months.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 23d, '78, Alanson Briggs aged 76 years, formerly of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] March 3d, Sam'l Van Schaick aged 50 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, Lucretia [Sharp] wife of Orrin Sharp, aged 78 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 3d, Sterling W. [Howard] only child of Chas. and Lucy Howard, aged 9 months.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], March 9th, Mrs. Eliza Bailey formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] aged 64 years.

At Flatbush, L.I., March 8th, '78, Minnie Newton [Bartlett] wife of Homer L. Bartlett, M.D. and eldest daughter of Floyd and Amelia Bailey of New York.

George H. Marvin died at his late residence in his native village of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday, March 6th in the 44th year of his age.  For several years his health has been feeble, yet he has been an active, energetic and influential man.  For 25 years a prominent member of the M.E. Church, his consistent Christian character and conduct have rendered him a great blessing to the church and world.  He was a man whose stern integrity and conscientiousness won for him the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.  Brother Marvin was a man who dared do right, irrespective of party or other interests and his name and character will long survive him with increasing admiration.  In his removal our village has sustained a great loss.

The little three-years-old son of Orville Coats of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] fell from the 2d story of a dwelling to the sidewalk in Albany on the 3d inst, was taken up insensible and died soon after.  The little one was brought to Cherry Valley for interment.

Dr. A.C. Bunn of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] went as Physician to the Episcopal mission at Wuchang, China, about four years ago.  In a recent letter to his relatives in Otsego, he spoke of his wife's health as not being very good and also intimated an intention to return home at no distant day.  Last week they received a letter from Bishop Williams quoting a telegram from Wuchang, announcing the death of Mr. Bunn.  It is a question whether Doctor or Mrs. Bunn is meant, and for the present a double sorrow attaches to the intelligence.  More definite intelligence is daily expected.  Doct. Bunn has accomplished much good in his position during the time he has filled it, and his many friends here will learn of this sad news with the most sincere regret.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriage

Feb. 28:  At the residence of the bride's parents in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Blanchard, Miss Matilda Gardiner to Lee Gillett of New Lisbon.

May the graces be combined in the charming wife, / While the poets sing of their perfect life; / Crowning their future with success, / Perfect peace and happiness.

Deaths

March 6:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Philetus Smith, aged 68 years.

March 8:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], of pneumonia, Mr. Elijah Tracy aged 70 years.

Mr. Elijah Tracy, an old and respected citizen of this town, died at his residence on Friday, 8th inst., aged 70 years.  Thus, one by one are our fathers passing away.  The month of March seems to be a fatal time for the aged.  The funeral exercises were held at the Baptist Church last Sunday.

March 11:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Andrew Swarthout aged about 78 years and 10 months.

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March 6:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. David E. Whitcomb, aged 77 years and six months.

Last Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m. after an illness of six days, Mr. David E. Whitcomb died.  Mr. Whitcomb was born in the town of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], August 31st, 1800, in which town he lived until about eighteen years ago, when he purchased the Jacob K. Lull farm, where he resided till the day of his death.  During a married life of over fifty-seven years, he and the companion of his youthful days, about his own age (who, at the time of his death was, and is yet, confined to her bed with the same disease that ended his days - pneumonia; consequently she could not see him), had raised a family of eight children - five daughters and three sons, all grown to men and women; all of whom were permitted to be around his bedside and administer to his wants.  D.E. Whitcomb was a man beloved by his family, much respected by his neighbors and fellow townsmen and by his brethren in the Baptist Chruch regarded as an earnest, consistent Christian, having been a professor of religion for more than sixty-seven years.  He was baptized in 1816 but found his Saviour when only nine years of age and from that time to his death had strong faith in the religion of Jesus Christ. A large circle of relatives and friends mourn his death.

His funeral was attended at the Baptist Church last Saturday, at which time a large congregation of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to a departed friend.  His pastor, A.S. Hobart, assisted by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, Rector of Zion Chruch, officiated.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 13, 1820

Marriages

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th Dec. last by the Rev. Mr. Fenn, Mr. Isaac Wilcox to Miss Harriet Dayton.

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. O. Mack, Mr. James Treadwell to Mrs. Catharine Ellarson widow of the late Wm. Ellarson, of Broome, Schoharie County [NY].

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Seth Williston of Durham, Green Co. [NY], Mr. Abraham C. Bogardus of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Fanny M. Pendell of the former place.

On the 5th inst. by H.R. Phelps, Esq., Mr. John Maxwell to Miss Malinda Chase daughter of W. Chase, Esq. both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Ithaca, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 21st of Dec. last, Mr. David B Beers formerly and for many years a respectable merchant of this County [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 27, 1820

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Scoville, Mr. William Baker aged 67 years to the widow Elizabeth Braughton, aged 61.

On the same evening, by H.R. Phelps, Esq. Mr. Anson Tiffany to Miss Polly Rich of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Scoville, Mr. John W. Denniston of Cairo, Green Co. [NY] to Miss Phoebe Heath.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. William Bakeley to Miss Polly Cooley.

In Roxbury [Albany Co. NY], Mr. Liberty Preston to Miss Betsey More.

Also, Mr. Jacob Keator to Miss Betsey Smith.

Also, Mr. Henry Leonard to Miss Huldah Hull.

Death

It is our melancholy task to record an accident the most afflicting and heart-rending by which a young man in the vigor of life, who had, by his affectionate disposition, amiable deportment, and virtuous conduct, endeared himself to numerous connections and friends was suddenly taken from time into eternity.  In the forenoon of Tuesday the 11th instant, William Augustus Morris aged twenty-three years, son of General Jacob Morris, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], was engaged in cutting and thawing the ice from a water wheel in the bark mill owned by him and his brother, Jacob, and after having effected his object, it is supposed he hoisted the gate and stepped upon one of the buckets to aid in starting the wheel, when it moved with more ease than was expected, by which he lost his balance and was precipitated into the wheel and instantly killed, a bucket having struck him near the shoulders and literally smashed him against the bulk head.  From the time he procured the hot water at his boarding house, till he was found by his brother, could not have exceeded thirty minutes, and it is probably he had not been within the wheel half that time, yet the vital spark was wholly extinguished.  There can be no doubt but his death was instantaneous, as it is said the distance between the bucket and bulkhead does not exceed two inches.  Notwithstanding the confinement of his breast and shoulders within so short a compass, yet apparently there was not a bone broken and the only bruises upon his body were found upon his breast and back.  On Thursday at 3 o'clock, he was committed to his mother earth, in the family burying ground attended by a vast concourse of relatives, friends and acquaintances, who had assembled at the mansion of his father, to perform the last sad offices to the body of him who but lately was full of life and vigor, animated, social, friendly.  

This is indeed an awful calamity.  A young man, surrounded by prospects the most flattering, on whom parental love had showered its blessings and brotherly and sisterly affection concentered, so suddenly cut off as a "encumberer of the ground". is an affliction too cutting and heart riving to admit of consolation. Still it is from our Heavenly father, whose "ways are past finding out," and submission to the dispensations of his providence is enjoined as a duty.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 10, 1820

Marriages

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Captain Daniel Bush of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Silliman of the former place.

At the same place by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Richard Peters, jun. to Miss Polly Wilcox.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 16th Sept. last Mr. John Russell to Miss Catharine Tholborn, daughter of Mr. Aaron Tholborn.

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Scofield, Isaac Higley to Miss Phoebe M. Johnson daughter of William Johnson, Esq., of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 24, 1820

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, Mr. Daniel Blair to Miss Sally M. Maxwell.

In Roxbury [Albany Co. NY] by the Rev O Mack, Mr. Garret H. Tenbrook to Mrs. Lois Sears.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY, 1845

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 2, 1845 

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Samuel R .Meredith of Carbondale, Pa., to Miss Betsey R. Russell of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 23, 1845

Marriage

On Thursday morning, 17th inst., by the Rev. D.D. Gregory.  Mr. E. O'Mera Goodrich, junior editor of the Bradford (Towanda) Reporter, to Miss Susannah O'Harra of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening the 13th inst., Mrs. Currance [Ward] wife of Calvin Ward, aged 37 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 30, 1845

Marriage

In Plymouth, Chenango County [NY], on Tuesday the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Lawton, Mr. C.H. Crosby, merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ruth R. Per Lee daughter of Walter Per Lee, Esq. of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 13, 1845

Death

At Nineveh [Broome Co. NY], on the 15th inst. after a protracted illness of five years, Edgar [Edgerton] son of Hial and Lydia Edgerton, aged fifteen years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 20, 1845

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] very suddenly on Sunday last, William Wallace Peabody aged about twenty years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 10, 1845

Marriage

In Montrose Pa., on the morning of the 28th ult., by Eld D. Dimock, Luther Radger Esq. of Harpersville, Broome Co. N.Y., and Mrs. Betsey D. Avery of the former place.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. James Smead aged 71 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1878

Marriages

BETTS - SINES:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Wm. H. Betts of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emogene Sines of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

CRANDALL - CROZIER:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Frank Crandall and Miss Fannie Crozier both of Norwich.

MERRILL - WALLS:  At Milwaukee, Feb. 25th, '78, at the bride's Father's by the Rev. Edward Ellis, Fred A. Merrill to Ida Belle Walls.  Both of Milwaukee [WI].

Deaths

BILLINGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Mrs. Nellie [Billings] wife of Charles Billings, aged 44 years.

SKILLMAN:  In Zumbrota, Minn., Feb. 23d, Delbert [Skillman] twin brother to Lambert Skillman, and son of John and Clarinda Skillman, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 9 years and 10 months.

BOYDEN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], March 6th, Ann Eliza [Boyden] wife of Murry Boyden, aged 16 years and four months.

WILLCOX:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merritt, March 4th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, wife of the late Whitman Willcox, aged 78 years and 10 months.

LYON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Freddie [Lyon] son of G.W. and Frances Lyon, aged 4 years 11 months and 2 days.

With God a dear one reigneth, / And beckons you away / To plains where a spirit gaineth / Bright views of heavenly day. / There smiling at the glory / Of that bright and happy place / Your loved one sings the story / Of pure, redeeming grace.

News Item

Albert P. Benedict who was committed to the Cortland County jail last week in default of $600 bail, for having more wives than the law allows, was on Wednesday brought before Judge Smith, of Cortland, on a writ of habeas corpus, who ordered his discharge from custody.  It appears that Benedict was married to a Mrs. Borden of Norwich in 1860 and lived with her several years, raising a family of three children.  Last summer he discovered that her first husband was not dead, and this caused him to leave her.  He went to Cortland and soon married a Miss VanBuren, a very respectable young lady, with whom he lived until arrested on charge of bigamy, preferred by his first wife last week.  prisoner's counsel insisted that the marriage between the prisoner and Mrs. Broden was absolutely void and that therefore the crime of bigamy had not been committed.  Decision was rendered as above stated.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 6, 1878

Deaths

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Clarissa Benedict took place on Saturday, from Christ's church.   Mrs. B. was a sister of Samuel A. Smith and was the last of that generation.  Her death occurred in Afton Feb. 28th and her age was 81 years.

The little four months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Brown died on the 23d ult.  It was an only child and dearly beloved and will be missed.  None but the mother can know how much.  They have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends.

"She is not dead, the child of your affection, / But gone unto that school / Where she no longer needs your poor protection, / And Christ himself doth rule."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 7, 1878

Death

In Barker [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mrs. Sally Eldredge, aged 78 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 9, 1878

Marriages

GRAVELDING - BRINON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Joseph Gravelding to Miss Emily Brinon, all of Sherburne.

COSSETT - BERRILL:  At Grace Church, Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 19th, by Rt. Rev. D.T. Huntington, D.D., Rev. Frederick B. Cossett of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Minnie [Berrill] daughter of Richard Berrill, of Waterville.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriage

Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], Our friend and neighbor Mr. Elial Birch has again taken unto himself, according to Divine Instructions, a wife.  He was married to a Mrs. Birch of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday of this week.  We wish the newly married couple much success and that their lives may glide on in one continual happy summer of wedded bliss.

Death

The remains of Mrs. Patchin were brought to this place for interment on Saturday of last week, from her late residence in Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].  She was formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriages

DAVIS - BABCOCK:  In Deruyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Franklin P. Davis to Miss Ella C. Babcock all of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

PHELPS - DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Charles W. Phelps of Beaver Dam, Schuyler Co. N.Y. to Miss Clarinda Davis of Lincklaen.

RORAPAUGH -DWIGHT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. J. Rorapaugh of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie M. Dwight of Cincinnatus.

BENNETT - ELMENDORF:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d, by Rev. J.M. Clarke, Mr. Alfred A. Bennett of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary L. Elmendorf of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

SMITH - JOHNSON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 13th, by Rev. L.H. Halsey, Mr. Frank L. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss C.M. Johnson of Farmer Village, N.Y. [Seneca Co.].

ELWOOD - FERGUSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 21st by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. Solomon A. Elwood to Miss Jennie E. Ferguson.

New Berlin, Chenanog Co. NY:  We can report two weddings which occurred last week.  Mr. J.H. Bell of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss M.E. Jeffrey youngest daughter of Prof. G. Jeffrey were married February 26th.  About forty guests were witnesses of the pleasant event.  "Maime" received many fine presents, as well as an excellent husband.  She is worthy of all.  Mr. Bell and His bride left the same day for a visit among friends.

Another wedding occurred on the evening of February 27th at the residence of John Miller of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].  Mr. James Grover and Miss Lany Miller were married by Rev. N.J. Hawley. The bride received several nice presents from friends and relatives among them was a gold watch and chain, valued at about one hundred dollars.

Deaths

BUTTS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 5th, Georgie [Butts] son of Daniel G. and Susan Butts aged 4 years.

INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. Lyman H. Ingraham aged 52 years.

RAY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. James Ray aged 83 years.

STEERE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Rev. Cyrus Steere aged 76 years.

RATHBONE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Pearl [Rathbone] daughter of Ansel and Bessie Rathbone.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1878:  A little daughter of A.J. Rathbun died very suddenly a few days since.  They had returned from a visit and Mrs. R. laid the child down while she started the fire.  It died in a few moments.

RICE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st, Hannah [Rice] wife of Stillman Rice, aged 77 years.

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Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Feb. 28, 1878:  Mr. Orrin Gridley, living about two miles north of here [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], met with a shocking accident on Saturday last by which he lost his right hand.  As we learn the particulars, Mr. Gridley was engaged at his barn cutting feed in a horsepower cutter when the fingers were caught by the knives of the machine and before he could extricate them, his hand and arm were drawn in midway to the elbow, cutting them in slices and dropping on the floor.  Through the presence of mind of a lad present, the machine was stopped and Mr. G. succeeded in releasing his arm and going to his house when the frightful hemorrhage was arrested.  Drs. Spencer of our place and McFarland of Oxford were immediately summoned and proceeded to amputate the arm below the elbow.  At this writing Mr. G. is as comfortable as could be expected.

We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Orrin Gridley of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], whose shocking accident we mentioned in our last issue. it having taken place just a week after the accident, on Saturday last.  Fears were entertained from the first of his recovery, owing to the great shock to his nervous system, as well as loss of blood and superadded to these erysipelas set in, finally terminating in gangrene and death.   Mr. Gridley was an old resident of that town and will be missed among its farmers and businessmen.  He was about sixty years of age and leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 6, 1878:  Orrin Gridley, who was so seriously injured on the -?- by having his arm drawn into a machine as to necessitate amputation, died on Sunday from the result of his injuries.  After amputation the arm was apparently doing well until late in the week when mortification set in which ended his life.  The deceased was a well-to-do farmer a respected citizen and an honest man and one universally esteemed by the whole community.  He leaves a family.

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VAN EMBERGH:  In Honolulu, H.I., Jan. 27th, Mr. David G. Van Emberg aged 50 years, son of the late Thomas Van Embergh, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Many of our older citizens remember David G. Van Embergh, son of the late Thomas Van Embergh, of this town.  A Honolulu (Hawaiian Island) paper gives the particulars of his accidental death in that city recently.  He had left the dinner table at his boarding house and repaired to his room on the second floor and in a few minutes the inmates were startled by the crash of breaking timbers and the thud of a falling body on the hard ground in the yard.  When they rushed out of the house, they found the lifeless body of Mr. Van Embergh lying in the area in the yard, immediately under a veranda, the railing of which had given way, while he was probably leaning against it and he losing his balance, was precipitated to the ground.  From a contused wound on his left temple, it was evident that he struck upon his head, and the force of the fall and the weight of his body broke his neck.  The railing against which he leaned was rotten and the distance which he fell about fifteen feet.  He went to Honolulu from San Francisco in December last, where he was engaged in working at his trade as ornamental painter and paper hanger.  The U.S. Consul, Dr. Scott, being notified of the accident, repaired immediately to the scene of the accident and took charge of the body and the effects of the deceased.  There were no papers found to indicate that he was a married man.  From letters found in his trunk, it is shown that he has been in California since 1852.  Among his effects were found a certificate of deposit of Bishop & Co. Bankers of Honolulu for $600 with a credit of $50, endorsed on the back of the certificate.  From the testimony of those who were acquainted with the deceased, he was a quiet man, of good habits.  He had engaged passage for Oregon, intending to leave in a few days.  Deceased was fifty years of age, and a brother of Thomas Ven Embergh, Esq., of Utica [Oneida Co. NY]

The Utica Sunday Tribune, of March 3d, has the following paragraph:

"During the week just past, Thomas Van Embergh, Esq., received tidings from Dr. J. Scott, United States Consul at Honolulu, Hawaii Islands, of the death of his brother David.  David Van Embergh was one of the original Californians, going to that country in 1848.  He has remained at the West ever since, visiting his relatives in this vicinity only three times.  It was thoughtful of Consul Scott to notify Mr. Van Embergh's relatives of his death and they appreciate the courtesy.  Paymaster John R. Carmody, of Ilion, is also at Honolulu and with Consul Scott has tendered any service the family may desire to have rendered."

Deceased last visited Norwich on Thanksgiving Day, 1871, when all the remaining children of the family (Mrs. Culver, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Durand, David G. and Thomas Van Embergh) spent the day at the old homestead in the valley for the last time together.

Letters from the Civil War, February 1863 (Capt. H.W. Shipman)

 Letter From Capt. H.W. Shipman

Binghamton Republican

Aquia Creek. Va. Feb. 23. 1963

Friend Stuart:  I see that my name is spelled right in your paper, and I am not shot in the back, and consequently cannot claim to have arrived at that military glory that Doctor Martin so often spoke of at Rexford's corner.  How many of those that used to assemble there have gone!  Doctor Jackson, whom we used to meet there, was the last man that I expected to hear was dead, as I left him hale and hearty as he wished me well as I left Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  Since I wrote you, I have visited Alexandria and the hotel where the gallant Ellsworth fell.  It is a dark looking place, fit only for such a deed of treason.  While I was in Alexandria, I found a great number of Binghamton men and felt much at home.  J. Whitney, who was not taken prisoner was there and met me with his usual politeness and made my stay very pleasant.  I would like to tell you all that occurred in this letter but there were so many Binghamton boys there that I cannot mention them all.  H. Saunders is running a government bakery doing a good thing for himself and the government.  I stayed with him overnight.  I am proud to say that whenever I met Binghamton men and I meet them every week, they are right every time, and there is a sympathy manifested that we don't know of until we meet far away from home.

Jan. 10th, 1863, Orders:  Orders for five days rations and to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice continued until the 19th, when we left our beautiful camp at Fairfax and started for the front and expected to be in the fight at Fredericksburgh, but the next day after we started, it began to rain, and such mud!  If I should tell the truth there are hardly any of your readers who would believe me.  We very much regretted that Col. Knox and Bob Andrews did not join G.M. Doolittle who was with us when we started and came with us and saw the elephant.  They were all from Windsor and they would have seen something to talk about as long as they lived.  I had the roll called and all answered to their names, but when night came, I found that none answered except Doolittle.  They must look out for I shall have them arrested when I come home and bring them back with me.  Doolittle stood it like a Major and when we arrived at Aquia Creek we gave him a furlough for his energy and faithfulness in helping the men out of the mud on the march.  There are a good many things connected with our march that I cannot write about.  But I am proud of the 137th.  We have gone through much fatigue & hard labor both officers and men, from hard marches and sickness.  There has been no shrinking from any duty that we have been called upon to perform.  Col. Ireland often set us an example on the march by carrying the soldier's muskets and equipage and often would give the care worn his horse to ride and take his place on foot, cheering and encouraging his men through snow and mud.  His Regiment would not change him for any military man in the army.

Some way it always happens that we are always in the mud when it should be dry.  For a week before the last advance on Fredericksburgh the roads were dry and hard. There is a screw loose somewhere or Fredericksburgh would have been in our hands before this time. We were seven days marching from Fairfax Station to Aquia Landing.  It is about the same quality of soil that I described in my last letter and if it was in the possession of the Northern men with their industry it would soon become the garden - the garden of the world.  Its mild climate and fine soil so easily brought to and tilled, would soon fill the markets of the north with nearly all of the fruits of tropical regions.

If I know the North, they will not give up the ship until the hand of honest industry shall be protected even here in old Virginia.  If I should say that we often find grapevines that are four or eight inches through at the butt and measure 200 feet in length you would ask how large the grapes grow.  If I am in old Virginia next September, then I will let you know.

We are now encamped near Aquia Landing on a hill that commands and overlooks the little stream that we once before crossed at Harper's Ferry but now has grown to be a river four or five miles wide and dotted with hundreds of steamers and ships of all descriptions. We can see up and down the river for miles.  Between us and the Potomac are the remains of the Rebel fortifications where they continued to let loose their dogs of war at our shipping as they passed up and down the river. The dock where the business is done is one mile from us in full sight.

As we marched up to our camp and looked at the busy scene before us, I said to myself, I will put for that place (cars running and loading and unloading, it looked like our depot at Binghamton).  I shall see someone from there. Although almost worn out after seven days march, I off with my harness, leaving it with my trusty servant Dan and before I had fairly got there, I heard someone in the crowd call loudly for Capt. Shipman.  It was a son of widow Chase of Binghamton.  Welcome is a friend in time of need.  Weary and hungry and cold, after having lived on pork and hard tack you may imagine how I felt as I went to his tent and found beef steak cooking.  It was so fine that the potatoes, coffee or something else took the bad taste out of it and think of it, a bunk with straw in it and blankets to sleep on.  Such luxury is not found in the army regulations.  Soon I exchanged congratulations with Devoe, Whitney and others from B. wrapped myself in my friend's blankets with the Potomac on three sides of me and soon its dark blue waves rocked me to sleep with the pleasant dreams of the soldier of the dear ones that he has left behind.

I started for camp and have been busy every day in making ourselves huts and getting into shape so as to live comfortably.  Since we have had a number of Broome County men to visit us and if I fail to note all it will be for want of time, as I shall be on duty every day until I start for Binghamton on a ten days furlough.  H. and G. Dusenberry spent a day or two with us.  We could not give them very comfortable quarters, for we had just arrived here and had not got our house fixed or furnished. We say now, all come and if we don't put the white linen on, you may report us.

We were made glad by the Colesville men who came to see us.  L. and E. Northup, E.L. Mudge, P. Pratt and H.W. Mayhew.  I went to the front with them and they have seen some of the horrors of this terrible war.  As we strolled along the banks of the Rappahannock in mud knee deep with the city of Fredericksburgh in full view as near as Binghamton is from Camp Susquehanna, we could see the rebels as they passed from post to post.  Desolate indeed, as all around on our side not a fence or tree to be seen as far as the eye can reach.

The Lacy House once the resort of the chivalry and fashion looks like a deserted castle.  It is nearly as large as the inebriate Asylum at B. and is now occupied by our soldiers for a Guard House and the playgrounds and the walks once filled with the rose and cypress and one hundred acres of fruit trees are laid low by the ax and artillery.

Old Virginia has suffered for her treason and nothing but free labor and free schools can save her from a dreary and barren waste.  I think the secesh from Colesville will now be with us to fight it out, till our last armed foe expires.

Quite a number of boys from the glorious 27th Regiment have made us a visit. We welcomed them as among the brave.  Among them was young Whitney, son of my old friend Hon. Franklin Whitney, looking well and waiting with much solicitude for the time when he can see home again.  I would like to write of all who had ever been to see us.  But as I hope to see you all in a few days, I can tell you all about them.

Yours truly,  H.W. Shipman.

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Death of Joseph E. Brown

Sixteenth New York Battery, Camp Berry, D.C.

Friend Stuart:  With regret we ask you to publish the death of our fellow solider, Joseph E. Brown, of Maine, Broome Co. N.Y., aged 22 years.  He died March 3d, 1863 of pneumonia, after an illness of ten days.   Mr. Brown was beloved and respected by officers and privates.  He was a cheerful and sociable companion and was ever ready to discharge his duties as a soldier, being always in his place. He was faithful and reliable.  He was of healthful countenance and his death was unexpected.  His loss is deeply felt by the Company and more than once, have I seen the cloud of sorrow on the brow at the sad remembrance of our loss.  It was the privilege of the deceased to know that his end was near, and on the morning of the day previous to his death, before disease had thrown reason from her balance, he gave directions concerning his affairs and said he should not get well.  He requested the prayers of those around him and earnestly prayed for himself.  In the latter part of the day he said to the captain, "When I am dead take me home and bury me on the hill."  He was sent home for interment.    Stiles

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1855, 1847 & 1849

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 6, 1878

Marriages

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of Gilbert Jeffrey, by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Miss Mary E. Jeffrey to James Henry Bell of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].

New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY:  Joseph Neff has made up his mind that life was naught without a wife and has accordingly married his housekeeper. Mrs. Grant.

Garrattsville Otsego Co. NY:  A wedding is quite a rarity in this village yet on the 23d of February one did actually occur, which has furnished food for the gossip ever since.  Joseph Neff, aged 82, who for several years has been a widower, made up his mind that a wife was a necessary evil, and accordingly married his housekeeper, Mrs. Grant of Ashtabula, Ohio.  Although she is forty years younger than the bridegroom, we have no doubt they will be happy.  The happy couple have gone to visit friends in Jefferson County.  [Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 7, 1878

New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY:  A grand wedding at Clinton Gardner's Feb. 28, in which his only daughter, Miss Tillie Gardner was united in marriage to Mr. Lee Gillett.  About forty guests were in attendance and all was "merry as a marriage bell."  The happy couple have gone on a bridal tour to Jefferson County.  We wish them much joy and a happy, prosperous life.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 26, 1847

Deaths

In Cohocton, Steuben County [NY] on the 16th inst. after an illness of 10 days, Mrs. Lucy [Thorp] wife of Mr. Nelson Thorp (formerly of this county) [Otsego Co. NY] and daughter of Jacob Snyder of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], aged about 38 years.  She died with the full assurance of a blessed immortality.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. Abby [Delong] daughter of Mr. Delong, aged about 4 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 8, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Feb. 28, by Rev. A. Thomas, Mr. Albert B. Youmans and Miss Julia A. Wickham, both of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 2, by Rev. H.H. Allen, Elijah W. Waters and Catharine Dumond.

At the residence of the bride's father, Robert Mein, Feb. 28, by Rev. A.G. King, Thomas Cant of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Euphemia Mein of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 27 by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Dexter Yager of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Liles Richards of Delhi.

Wells Bridge, Otsego Co. NY:  Another wedding has taken place.  Last Thursday at the home of the bride, Albert Youmans and Miss Julia Wickham, were united in holy wedlock.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], infant child of Chas. Howard.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 2, 1855

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by Rev. M.L. kern Mr. David Rose to Miss Marietta R. Rich.

At the Presbyterian Parsonage, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. C.F. Beach, Mr. W.S. Vincent to Miss Eliza J. Snell all of Springfield.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 28th inst. Mary Cordelia [Watkins] infant daughter of A.H. Watkins, aged 3 months and 8 days.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 9, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev.  Mr. Loomis, Mr. Henry B. Philips of Youngstown, Niagara Co. [NY] to Miss Eliza Fitzgerald of this village.  The happy, generous couple did not forget us poor Printers.  May happiness and prosperity ever attend them and all the little philips.

On the 27th ult. at Osgood, Canada West by the Rev. Wm. Lochead, his eldest daughter, Jane Cameron [Lochead] to Mr. James Wallace merchant at Osgood.

Deaths

In New York on the 2nd inst. Alvin Stewart, Esq. formerly of this place [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], extensively known in this and other States as a lawyer, a politician and a philanthropist.

In this village on the 6th inst.  Alice Permelia [Rudd], daughter of Mr. Ralph Rudd, aged 20 months.

We learn that a daughter of Mr. Nahum Thompson, of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY], aged 8 years, was burned to death on the 13th ult., by her clothes taking fire while in a sugarbush, a short distance from her father's house.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 23, 1849

Marriages

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th by Rev. Mr. Marvin, Mr. Johyn Norhtrup and Miss Matilda C. Stevens.

In Lodi [Seneca Co. NY], on the 20th ult. Angus Griffin and Miss Mary Sulphen.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th, Menzo Franis aged three years.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst., John [Sterricker] only son of Dr. J.W. Sterricker, aged 2 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th ult. Hannah Deyo aged 73.

On the 14th inst. at Cohoes, N.Y. [Albany Co.], Miss Laura Ann Ruggles in the 19th year of her age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of her sister, of consumption, Miss Susan Mott, aged 26 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. Mr. John Sibley, aged 75 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 30, 1849

Marriages

In Ames [Montgomery Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. C.H. Harvey, David Hotchkiss of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emily Pamer of Lodi [Seneca Co. NY].

At Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th, Mr. Peter Mumford to Miss Mary M. Stever of that place.

Deaths

At East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst., Mr. Gabriel Dutcher, aged 66 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Baker aged 77 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Ruth Tillson aged 71 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mrs. Betsey Lampman aged 26 years.

On the 15th inst., William Flint of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] was instantly killed while assisting in moving a building.  One of the levers near which he was standing slipped and struck him on the breast with such force as to kill him instantly.  Mr. Flint was a worthy and respectable citizen, about 50 years of age, and we understand he leaves a wife and four children to lament his sudden and violent death.  Delaware Gazette

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878 & 1869

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriage

At St. Mary's Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 28th, '78, by the Rev. H.A. Hart, Harmon Howland of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] to Catharine Hanlon, daughter of Michael O. Hanlon of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], March 2d, 1878, at the residence of her son-in-law, J.D. Van Dorwerken, Mrs. Betsy Wood in the 83d year of her age.  Mrs. W. was an old and highly esteemed member of the Baptist church of Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 21, after a short illness, Mr. Amos F. Waters aged 69 years.  He was a native of Milford, and resided on the farm on which he was born till three years since, when he moved to the village.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Hannah [Lewis] wife of Ledyard Lewis, aged 88 years and 8 months.

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At a regular meeting f Otsego Lodge, no. 103, I.O.O.F. held at their Lodge Rooms in Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], March 1st. 1878, the following was unanimously adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased the Great Ruler of the universe, the Maker and Preserver of us all, to remove from our number, by death, our brother Horace C. Fish, therefore

Resolved, that in the death of brother Fish, the lodge has lost a worthy and earnest member; one who has long been identified with the interests, and who heartily believed in the principles and teachings of Odd Fellowship.

Resolved, That our sympathies are hereby tendered to the family of our deceased Brother, in this hour of their sorest affliction.

Resolved:  That the lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, an engrossed copy sent to the widow and that they be published in the village newspapers.

Committee:  P.P. Cooper, E.H. Bailey, H.I. Russell

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At a regular meeting of Hartwick Lodge No. 271, I.O. of O.F. the follwoing preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas it has pleased our heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom to remove by death our worthy Brother, R.G.O. H. Burlingham; therefore

Resolved, That under the symbols of Friendship, Love and Truth, we tender sister Burlingham and family our heartfelt sympathy in this their deep bereavement and irreparable loss, and in condolence would refer them to the Fountain of unfailing grace and comfort and commend them to the Master on high who doeth all thigs well.

Resolved, That the wife and family sustain the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father and the Lodge a worthy Brother.

Resolved, That in further expression of our sympathy and respect, the foregoing preambel and resolutions be published in the freeman's Journal and a copy of the same be transmitted ot the wife and fmaily of the deceased.

Committee:  M.L. Halbert, E. Robinson, J.H. Jenks

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 15, 1869

Marriage

Henry S. Matteson, having come to the conclusion that it was not good for man to travel alone through "this vale of tears," has selected from our most choice girls a partner and last Monday the 13th, about 7 o'clock in the morning, by the help of Rev. O.K. Crosby, he took unto himself Miss Celestia Yates and migrated to the state of matrimony.  May their travels through this state be of the most cheering character, and as they shall proceed over its rough and troublesome paths, may blessings fall to them from every turn and glorious results be the fruits of their union.

Death

In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. of inflammation of the stomach, Mr. James Gregory, aged 66 years.  For many years he was a much beloved and worthy member of the Baptist Church of New Lisbon Centre [Otsego Co. NY], His companion, two children and the church deeply mourn his loss.

We learn of a sad accident that happened a few days ago, at Ludlow Pond in McDonough [Chenango Co NY].  A lad by the name of Merton Holdridge about fifteen years of age and living just south of McDonough village, was at the house of his uncle, Asa Wilcox at Ludlow Pond making a short visit. The rest of Mr. Wilcox's family were absent at the neighbors or berrying, leaving Merton, and a little daughter, his cousin, about eleven years of age, as well as two younger children.  In rummaging around the house, Merton found a pistol that was loaded, but which he did not know.  He playfully cocked and snapped it at his cousin several times, she retreating and he following. Finally it went off, the ball hitting her in the side and passing nearly through the body, causing her death in a very short time, not exceeding half an hour. She was a bright, smart and beloved girl.  Her sudden death is deeply lamented by all who knew her.

A most lamentable affair occurred at Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on Monday, Sept. 6th.  James Roy, Jr. a guest of the American Hotel, and son of a prominent citizen of West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY], was drowned in the lake.  He took a boat and towels for the purpose of bathing, leaving the Lake House at eleven o'clock, A.M.  The boat was discovered hauled up on the shore sometime during the afternoon containing the unfortunate young man's clothing, with his watch and money.  His towels had not been used.  His body has not yet been recovered, though every effort is being made to that end.  Mr. Roy was an old visitor at the springs and was well known to many of our citizens.  H was about 25 years of age and a very estimable young man.  His friends in West Troy were telegraphed to and are now here endeavoring with our citizens to recover the body.

News Item

Sheriff Mathewson, of Chenango Co. [NY] having a bench warrant for the arrest of Charles Head, a well-known character of that County, for grand larceny, went with it a short time since, to Cortland County [NY] where Head was said to be then living.  He was found at Blodgett's mills.  Anticipating opposition to the arrest, he requested Deputy Sheriff Barnes to accompany him, who did so, and made the arrest. But Head broke away and started to run, paying no attention to the calls made by both for him to stop.  Anticipating, as was doubtless the case, that severe measures were necessary to stop him, both fired (The Sheriff having a revolver and the deputy a pistol cane), intending not to injure but to intimidate him.  Unfortunately, one of the balls inflicted a wound from which he died in about thirty hours.  This man Head formerly resided in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and bore rather a bad name while here.

Vital Records, Delaware & Broome Counties, NY, 1819, 1845, & 1871

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 2, 1819

 Marriage

At Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by John H. Gregory, Esq. Mr. George Woodworth of Hector, Tompkins Co. [NY] to Miss Eliza Pine.

Death

At Franklin, Delaware Co. [NY] on the 27th, November last, Mrs. Dolly Kellogg wife of Mr. Joseph Kellogg, and daughter of Deacon Samuel A. Curtis of New Canaan, Columbia County [NY].

The virtues and amiable disposition of the deceased were of the rarest kind and shown conspicuous in all her conduct.  Although she came to reside in the neighborhood of Franklin in July last, among strangers, she has left besides her relations a numerous train of sincere friends who mourn the loss of her society and example.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 11, 1845

Marriage

On the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Edward Carlisle to Miss Mercy Powers all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At the residence of the Rev. S.W. Brace in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], Miss Frances E. [Pardee] of Skaneateles, Onondaga County [NY] aged fifteen years and six months.

In this event, we record another of those mysterious dispensations which Divine Providence sometimes sends, filling many hearts with anguish, many eyes with tears, and shrouding a whole community with gloom and sadness.

The deceased left her happy home on Tuesday the 27th of May, for a visit of a few weeks to her friends in this place.  She had been slightly indisposed at intervals for a few months past but not so much so as to cause any serious apprehensions for her safety, and when she left home she was all life and animation - her sparkling eye - her cheerful voice and looks of health filling the hearts of her parents with fond hopes and joyous anticipations of years of domestic happiness and love.  Before her arrival at this place however, she complained of some slight degree of illness, and the morning after, it was thought necessary by her anxious friends to call in medical advice.  No serious apprehensions were entertained as to the result until Thursday evening last, when, after spending a part of the afternoon in cheerful conversation with her friends, and even herself trying to hum a favorite air which she had requested might be sung to her, the insidious disease which was preying upon her appeared to effect the brain and soon after reason forsook its throne and but once only from that time, did she give any signs of returning consciousness.  Death had securely marked her for its own and neither prayers nor tears nor anxious friends nor wealth nor skill could save her from the grave.  She lingered until Saturday evening about six o'clock and died!

To attempt to describe at this time, her loveliness, or speak of her worth, would only probe the wounds, we fain would heal.  They are and will ever be embalmed in the fond affections of her numerous relatives and friends who "Had only seen her but to love / To know her but to praise."

Her remains accompanied by her deeply afflicted parents and a few friends left this place on Sunday morning for Skaneateles for interment.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 18, 1845

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY], June 11, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Jacob V.A. Waldron and Miss Eliza Ann Lawrence, both of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 25, 1845

Marriage

In St. Peter's Church in Morristown, N. Jersey on Wednesday evening June 11, by the Rev. William Staunton, John A. Hull Editor of the Jerseyman, to Miss Eliza Barckly Bache daughter of Mr. Andrew Bache of Morrisville.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY July 2, 1845

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Samuel R. Meredith of Carbondale, Pa., to Miss Betsey R. Russell of the former place.

Stamford & Bloomville Mirror, Stamford, NY, June 6, 1871

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage, Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], May 31st, by the Rev. J.R. Vandewater, Mr. Wesley N. Roe of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], and Sarah Davis of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY].

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 29th, Mr. John Hutson and Miss Maggie Hughes, both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

At the residence of M.W. Marvin, Walton [Delaware Co. NY], May 23, by Rev. Mr. Huntington, Gideon Cook of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], to Maggie Sawyer of Walton.

At the residence of the bride's father, June 1st, 1871, by Rev. R.S. Scott, Mr. A.R. Henderson of Margaretville [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Adelaide [Benjamin] daughter of John P. Benjamin, of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

At So. Kortright, May 27th, Zadana J. Andrews aged 15 years and 4 months, adopted daughter of Mrs. Daniel Andrews.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], May 24th, of diphtheria and scarlet fever, Jennie [Wilbur] daughter of Nelson Wilbur aged 9 years.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], May 10th, Ira Mallory aged 78 years.

In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 30th, Lewis Smith, aged 52 years.

In Fergusonville [Delaware Co. NY], May 30th, Rosalie A. Pratt aged 19 years, 10 months and 21 days.

In Margaretville [Delaware Co. NY], at the residence of M.S. Keator, May 31st, Lillie [Griffin] only child of DeWitt Griffin aged 7 months and 11 days.

At Clark's Factory [Delaware Co. NY], May 27th, Mr. Wm. Smith aged about 60 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February & March 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 27, 1878

Marriages

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  John McLean and Miss Stella Gridley were married yesterday afternoon, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. P. Griffin.

Smithville, Chenango Co. NY:  Wedding Thursday, Miss Jennie Fergurson and Solomon Elwood.  Ceremony at the bride's residence, Rev. Mr. Clark officiating, all of this town.  Wedding trip to Cortland.

Death

Guilford, Chenango Co., NY:  The funeral of the little daughter (four months old) of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Brown took place at the house today, at two o'clock. This was their only child and seems very hard for them to bear up under the affliction.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 2, 1878

Marriages

HUMPHREY - PEARSALL:  At the residence of the bride's mother, Feb. 27th, 1878, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Frank Y. Humphrey to Miss Hettie P. Pearsall, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

FRANKLIN - LEE:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Feb. 27th, by Rev. A.W. Paul, Mr. Burt L. Franklin of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nora M. Lee of Smyrna, N.Y.

SEELYE - BEACH:  At Goshen, Conn., Feb. 18th by Rev. Mr. Harrison of Milton, Mr. Andrew Seelye of Thomaston [Nassau Co. NY] and Miss Helen M. Beach of Goshen.

Deaths

DONOVAN:  On Tuesday, Feb. 26, of lung fever, infant child of John and Francis Donovan, aged 17 days.

BOYCE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 16th, Libbie [Boyce] daughter of Harvey and Rachael Boyce, aged 11 years.

BENJAMIN:  In the city of Reading, Pa. Feb. 17th, Mrs. H.D. Benjamin, eldest daughter of William and Anna DeLamater of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] in the 50th year of her age.

LYON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Freddie [Lyon] son of Geo. W. and Frances E. Lyon, aged 4 years, 11 months and 2 days.  The remains will be taken to King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] for burial on Sunday next.

WHITE:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Mason White who died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Stanton Pendleton, at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on Monday last, was interred on Wednesday.  Tenderly, lovingly, she was borne to her last resting place, yet she still lives, a blessed trust giving memory, in the hearts of those who knew her as she was, ever ready with a welcoming smile, and a word of cheer, for the weary and worn that might cross her pathway and ever an earnest worker for our Blessed master.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 27, 1878

Marriage

BURLISSON - IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Irvin H. Burlisson to Miss Flora Ives, all of Guilford.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 28, 1878

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 21st, by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. H.M. Edwards of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Chloe A. Edwards of Binghamton.

Deaths

In Barker [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 16th, Charles H. [Irons] oldest child of Richard H. and M.F. Irons in the 4th year of his age.

At Amsterdam [Montgomery Co. NY], Feb. 2d, Isaac L. [Bronson] son of E.D. bronson, aged 9 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 2, 1878

Marriage

DART - SHOLES:  At the residence of Mr. Linus Brasee, Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Feb. 26, 1878, by the Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Alfred H. Dart of Sherburne, and Miss Ella M. Sholes of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

Deaths

BIRMINGHAM:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25, 1878, Mr. Walter Birmingham, aged 52 years.

LOWE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 26th, 1878, Mrs. Eliza Lowe, aged 59 years and 2 months.

East Hill:  Mrs. Robert Lowe, after a protracted illness of several months, died on Tuesday of this week.  Mrs. Lowe was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor, and one who will be universally missed.  The funeral was held at the church on Thursday and Rev. Mr. Marsen preached an impressive sermon.

CALKINS:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], March 1st, Mrs. Ann Callkins wife of Omer H. Calkins, aged 41 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 28, 1878

Death

Francis Y. Yeoman, formerly of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], died at Eagle Point, Wis., Feb. 4th, aged 80 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 28, 1878

Marriages

LAW - LEWIS:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 12th by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Mr. Fletcher W. Law of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lillian Lewis of Morris.

STEWART - KEATOR:  At Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14th, by Rev. S.H. Adriance, Mr. Charles E. Stewart of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Keator of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]

STEPHENS - HITCHCOCK:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th, by Rev. E.W. Breckinridge, Mr. Harry A. Stephens of Edmeston, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Abby Jane Hitchcock of Smyrna.

BEADLE - BRONSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Abram Beadle of Sanford [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Maggie Bronson of Afton.

SANDS - PELLETREAU:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 13, by Rev. C. Pelletreau, Mr. James Frederick Sands to Miss Clara Louise Pelletreau.

Deaths

CRUMB:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19th, Mr. Ralph Crumb aged 67 years, brother-in-law of William W. Clark, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

REXFORD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 24th, William D. Rexford Esq., aged 62 years.

FOOTE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 10th, Mr. Luther Foote aged 86 years.

McINTYRE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 17th, Mr. Roswell McIntyre aged 47 years.

BREWER:  In Sherburne, Feb. 16th, Mrs. Nancy Brewer aged 88 years.

CUSHMAN:  Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Timothy Cushman lost a son about four years old on the 15th inst. and his remains were taken to Union Valley [Chenango Co. NY] for burial.

BROWN:  Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The infant daughter of A.R. Brown, of our place, died on the 22d inst.

HUNT:  Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Alvah Hunt sister of M. Birdsall of this village and an old resident, died Wednesday morning.  She had been an invalid many years.

News Item

Too Much Married

Yesterday afternoon Albert P. Benedict, a carpenter formerly residing in this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], was arrested by Officer Moore on complaint of a brother-in-law from Cortland County [NY], charging him with bigamy.  Benedict has been in this city since Saturday and was found at the dwelling of his first wife in the Large block.  He does not deny that he has two wives living but alleges that his first was married to another man when he became her husband and charges other matters which she claims to be able to disapprove and which in any event could not have justified his course in the eyes of the law.

He was married to wife the first at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in 1860 and has three children by her.  The complaint sets forth that in December last, Benedict married wife the second, at Homer [Cortland Co. NY] and has lived with her until a week ago, when he went away, telling her that he was going to Syracuse to get work; also, that he stated that his first wife had been dead for three years.

It appears that the brother-in-law became suspicious that all was not right and tracked Benedict to New Milford, where he formerly resided and thence to this city.  Benedict was committed to jail until the authorities of Cortland County make a request for him.  Binghamton Republican -Times. 

News Item

Death of Thomas Rooney

Monday afternoon last, a message came to Coroner Avery, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to the effect that the body of a man had been found in a lot on the farm of Albert Davis, in the north part of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], near the Oxford line.  Dr. Avery at once visited the spot, accompanied by A. Cary, undertaker.  The body was found lying upon its left side in a "swail" in a pasture lot, frozen and had to be cut from the ice before its removal.  An inquest was held at the Court House on Tuesday forenoon where the evidence showed that the deceased was named Thomas Rooney; that he resided in Guilford, and had been until recently employed as section hand on the Midland Railroad; that he visited this village on Monday of last week with a friend; that he drank while here and had a bottle with him, from which he imbibed while on his way home in the afternoon; that the two became separated in the evening, the friend going to his house a short distance off, and returned soon after to search for his missing companion; that he failed to find him; and that for days afterwards the search was kept up by neighbors until the body was found about noon on Monday having lain for nearly a week in an open lot, near where teams had daily passed in the usual business of the farm.

At the inquest on Tuesday, Dr. H.H. Beecher, D.R. McDonald, John Slocum, Albert King, Harry F. Hickok, Ed Tiffany, Hosea W. Avery, W.A. White, H.B. VanCott and W.K. Packer were called as jurors, with Dr. Beecher as Foreman.  Having viewed the remains at Cary's undertaking rooms, the jury repaired to the Court House, where the following testimony was taken.

Edward Murphy sworn. Reside in the town of Oxford.  Knew Thomas Rooney for the past six months; saw him on Monday morning of last week, about nine o'clock; he came to my house, and said if I was going to Norwich that day he would like to go with me; we came to Norwich together arriving between twelve and one o'clock; went to Doing's saloon, corner of Mechanic and North Broad Streets; there we parted, and I went to Hawley Bishop's on Pleasant Street; stayed there about an hour, when I went to Hugh Tucker's on Mechanic Street; saw Rooney there; I stayed there but a few minutes; saw Rooney drink there, but don't know that he drank; I went back to Bishop's; stayed there half an hour; from there went back to Tucker's to look after Rooney; he was gone, and I was informed that he had gone with Tucker, to dinner; went to Marquis' store, to see Albert Lewis; went from there to Mr. Lewis' house with him; from there went ot G.W .Ray's office; stayed there about five minutes, then went to the Post Office, then back to Ray's office, where I stayed ten or fifteen minutes; then started for home; can't tell what time it was; met Rooney near T.D Miller's store; saw him going up Broad Street on an old sled; told him it was time to go home, he jumped off from the sled and went with me; went south a little ways; he wanted to go up street; then we parted at Miller's corner, he going up street and I waited for him there; he was gone about fifteen minutes, when he came back, and we started for home.  It is six or seven miles to my house; live about a mile from where the body was found. We got the other side of the McNitt hill at dark; passed Mr. Aldrich's house; couldn't tell what time it was; asked Rooney what time it was, and he took out his watch but could not tell. We were about half a mile this side of my house when we parted; I told him to stay there, as I had some bundle for my family which I wished to take care of; went home, took some luncheon, and some in my hand for him; went back to the place where I left him, and he was gone; tracked him half a mile, in an opposite direction from his home; called to him; searched for him some time, and failed to find him.  Told my family Tom had come with me so far and I had failed to find him.  Rooney had a bottle with him; saw him drink from the bottle that day on our way home.  I don't drink liquor; have not since 1869.  Rooney and I worked as section hands in the same gang, on the Midland, in January and a part of February; we were both discharged from work on Saturday, the 16th.  I went Tuesday morning to his house to inquire if had come home.  On Wednesday or Thursday his little boy informed me that he had not been seen since I was with him.  Commenced search for him on Thursday; looked through the woods, hay barns, and through the lots.  Other people came from Guilford on Saturday, searching, with neighbors; I went with them and assisted in the search; went to Oxford on Sunday to see if he was there; went to Guilford yesterday morning and had operator Burnside telegraph to Mr. Dix, Road Master on the Midland, at Norwich, to see if Rooney was in jail in Norwich.  don't think Rooney had any money with him, as I loaned him half a dollar, at his request, before we left my house.  I did not find the body, think it was Mr. Ingraham and Mr. Gallagher.  Saw his body between two and three o'clock yesterday; he was lying in the creek; there were two men there before me. We never had any trouble. Think he was not intoxicated when I last saw him alive, but capable of taking care of himself.

Albert Cary sworn.  Am an undertaker in this village.  Was notified by the coroner and went last evening to the farm of Albert Davis, where I found, about one hundred rods in the rear of the house, the body lying in a swail in the lot; he lay on his left side, in a horizontal position; he was partially in water and frozen stiff; considerable ice upon his face and head.  I brought the body to my rooms in this village and dressed it; found a silver watch in his pocket; no money.  Found a breakage of skin, where ice had been formed upon the forehead.

Joseph Gallagher sworn. Reside in Oxford.  Found body of deceased on Monday; was in search of him; found him about noon on Monday; recognize the body; he was lying on his left side, in low ground, a little over half of his face in water and part of body, hands partly in water.  John Ingraham was with me when I first saw the body, but others who were searching were near; informed them that the body was found, and a messenger was sent to the Coroner; several remained until his arrival.

H.H. Beecher sworn.  Reside in Norwich; am physician and surgeon; have examined the body of Thomas Rooney and am of the opinion that he came to his death by freezing on the night of the 18th of February.  The body bears no marks of violence and has the characteristic appearance of death by exposure to extreme cold.

The jury after deliberation, rendered the following verdict:  They jury do say, upon their oath aforesaid, that the said Thomas Rooney came to his death on a field in the rear of a house belonging to Albert Davis, in the town of Guilford, on the evening of February 18th, 1878, by freezing and in no other way.

Deceased was apparently nearly forty years of age and has a wife and four children residing in Guilford.  He was comfortably clothed and when found had a silver watch in his pocket.  His remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery in this village on Tuesday afternoon.

Vital Records, Broome & Chenango Counties, NY, 1863 & 1878

 Union News, Union, NY, March 19, 1863

Deaths

At the residence of her father in Vestal [Broome Co. NY], March 10th, 1863, of typhoid fever, Frances [West] wife of Christopher B West, and daughter of Mr. Jotham Rounds, aged 21 years.

In Union [Broome Co., NY], March 14th, 1863, of diphtheria croup, Henry S. [Armstrong] aged 2 years 5 months and 6 days.

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At Tracy Creek, Vestal [Broome Co. NY], March -?-, 1863, of consumption, Miss Kate Crimmins aged 20 years 10 months and 5 days.

Step softly in the house of death; / The lonely mourner said, / Methinks I feel the presence yet, / Of that bright spirit fled / She was so loved, so pure and bright. / The sunlight of our home, / But now she dwells in realms of light, / Where sorrow is unknown.

Yet o'er darkest hours of woe / Soft steals the whispered strains / Though all too brief, her stay be o'er, / She has not lived in vain / She taught us by her heavenly faith / In Jesus's name to bow / And shrinking not when the seal of death, / Fell o'er the fair young brow.

The music of that voice we'll miss / Which cheered our hearts of yore. / She's passed the golden gates of bliss, / Yet only gone before. / The darkened void within our hearts, / Not one on earth may fill. / We dare not murmur for we know / It is Our Father's will.

Bright angels holy watch will keep, / Above that holy spot. / Where sister Kate so sweetly sleeps. / Which shades our [darling's] lot / Where thou shalt drop attending tear / Where rests that bright young head; / Then will our spirits drawing near, / Hold prayers o'er the dead.

And when the spring shall come again, / With all her buds in bloom, / O! plant some flowers in my name, / Above my sister's tomb. / Oft o'er the grave where we doth mourn, / Affections tears will flow, / And summer winds will sadly breathe / A prayer, soft and low.  M.L.C.

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On Tuesday morning, March 10th, 1863, Lavina [Chandler] only daughter of Eathan A. and Harriet E. Chandler, aged 18 years and 4 months.

This Lamb was taken from the flock that assembled weekly for instruction at the Presbyterian Sabbath School.  We mourn her loss as one of our number, while we know it is her gain.  Her deportment was well worthy of imitation.  It was Christian, never quarrelsome, but a peace maker; always kind, preferring another's happiness to her own, patiently performing her tasks with a cheerful heart and ever in her seat with a perfect lesson on the Sabbath.

God knows the fittest itme, Lavina, / To take us to himself / Oft he needs another jewel, / And this world is the delf / This world is His garden Lavina, / But He has one more fair, / And he but took thee from us here, / To bloom the brighter there.

In day school she was an excellent pupil, always performing her tasks without a murmur.  She always treated her schoolmates kindly, exemplifying by her actions the simple truth of the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as ye would dine others should do unto you."

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 27, 1878

Marriages

TUTHILL - HOUSE:  At Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], Feb. 20th, 1878, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. L. Lawton, Mr. Eugene L. Tuthill to Miss Sarah J. House all of Cuyler.

STEWART - TOWER:  At the bride's home, Feb. 23, by Rev. J.T. Barnard, Mr. William B. Stewart and Miss Flora E. Tower, both of Plymouth, Chenango Co., N.Y.

FERRIS - DUNBAR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], February 20th, by Rev.  H.S. Jones, Mr. Morell E. Ferris and Miss Mary Dunbar, all of Smyrna.

Deaths

MURPHY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21, of paralysis, Mrs. Bridget Murphy aged 91 years.

Mrs. Bridget Murphy, who died at Preston Thursday last, was the mother of Mrs. Cornelius Conway of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  The deceased was a highly esteemed lady, and the funeral was attended from her late residence on Saturday last by a large concourse of friends. The remains were taken to Oxford for interment.

BROWN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on February 23d, Louisa A. [Brown] only daughter of A.R. and Amelia Brown aged four months.

REXFORD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feburary 24th, Dewight Rexford, aged 61 years.

SAUNDERS:  Chas. Saunders of Illinois, a brother-in-law of J.S. Ludington, well-known in this place, with his wife and one child, died within four weeks from that terrible disease known as trechina spiralis, contracted form eating diseased pork.  The only member of the family remaining is one daughter, who was visiting friends in Bridgewater, this State, and thus escaped the fearful malady.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 28, 1849

Marriages

On the 21st, inst. by Rev. W.C. Loomis, Martin Webster to Miss Maria Drake, both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th of January last by the Rev. Hugh Carlisle, Mr. J.G. Bigelow of Syracuse, Onondaga Co. [NY], to Miss Henrietta Maria [Bigelow] youngest daughter of Dr. U.G. Bigelow, of the former place.

Deaths

On the 9th inst., at the residence of her father, Dr. U.G. Bigelow, in Worcester, Otsego County, [NY] Mrs. Henrietta Maria [Bigelow] wife of J.G. Bigelow, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], aged 23 years 5 months and 9 days.  "The memory of the just is blessed."

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY, on the 2d inst., Wm. Edgar [Campbell] son of Mr. Wm. P. Campbell, aged 2 years 8 months and 5 days.

"As fades the lovely, blooming flower, / Sweet, smiling solace of an hour / So soon our transient blessings fly, / And loved ones only breathe to die!"

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 9th inst., Mary Ann [Barnes} wife of Samuel R Barnes, int he 21st year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 4, 1849

Death

At Burlington in this county [Otsego Co. NY], on the 22nd ult.  Mrs. Sarah Rich, consort of Capt. Luke Rich, aged 68 years.

Mrs. Rich was a native of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], and with her husband resided here many years.  Thirty years before her death she united herself to the Presbyterian Chruch and continued a worthy member during her life.  She will be long remembered by her acquaintances and relatives as a kind neighbor, a tender parent and affectionate wife.  She bore her last sickness with Christian fortitude and died in the triumph produced by a humble but unshaken confidence in the Redeemer. 

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 25, 1849

Marriage

At Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th ult. by Elder H. W. Spawn, Mr. J.L. Cassaart to Miss Almira Coats.

Deaths

At his residence near Madison, Indiana, on the 25th of March last, Mr. Wm. C. Prentiss, son of Mr. Thomas Prentiss of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] in the 44th year of his age.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst. Mr. Wm. Chappel, in the 85th year of his age.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 7th ult., Mr Daniel Kenyon, aged 87 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Sirajah Newell, aged 80 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 12th ult. Rufus Steere Esq., in the 90th year of his age.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 5th ult. Mr. Reuben Irons aged 80 years. 

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 14, 1877

Marriage

Mar. 8:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of the bride, by A.S. Hobart, Mr. Wm. O. Howland and Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas.

Deaths

Mar. 10:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], of pneumonia, Jonathan M. Lull, aged 68 years, 11 months and 21 days.

Mr. J.M. Lull, an old and respected citizen of this place, passed away last Saturday evening, after an illness of four days.  He was in our office last Tuesday, although feeble, yet about as he had been for several months.   Mr. Lull had long been one of the leading businessmen of the village until a few years since; had held the office of Supervisor, and other important town offices; was a much-respected citizen.  He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters, Mrs. Winsor of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Mrs. Worthington of Cooperstown.  His son lives also at grand Rapids.

Mar. 10:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May A. Webster, aged 39 years and 6 months.

Mar. 10:  In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Susan M. Bingham, aged 58 years 8 months and 10 days.

Mar. 9:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Washington Gardner, aged 51 years.  His remains were buried in Hillington Cemetery, in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday.

Washington Gardner died last Friday evening after a brief illness.  The funeral was largely attended from the Empire House, yesterday, at one o'clock, Rev. S.H. Moon officiating.   His remains were interred in Hillington Cemetery, Morris by the side of his daughter.

Mar. 8:  In Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Stewart E. Cooke, aged 42 years.

Mar. 5:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Chas. Saxton, aged 38 years.

Mar. 1:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Smith Morgan, aged 66 years.

Mar. 3:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], Daniel Church, aged 72 years.

Feb. 23:  In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], of congestion of the lungs, Lucy [Baldwin] consort of Solomon Baldwin aged 72 years 11 months and 5 days.

In Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Sarah Evans, aged 84 years.

Mar. 5:  In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Thomas D. Smith, aged 79 years.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  The following are the circumstances of the death of Mr. Charles O'Neal, which occurred at the residence of Mr. Robert Shannon, in this village on Thursday morning, the 8th inst.  Having a hard cold, he had come to the village to doctor and get, as he said, a good rest.  Between one and two o'clock in the morning he called to Mr. Shannon, Saying he was very sick.  Mr. Shannon, with a light, went to the room and found him oppressed for breath.  They immediately called Dr. Thorp, who, seeing the urgency of the case, sent for Dr. Weeks, who promptly responded, finding him in a dying condition.  He lived about fifteen minutes after the doctor arrived.  A postmortem examination by Dr.'s Thorp and Weeks, showed the ossification of the valves of the heart.  He had been a resident of the town about twenty-five years; was buried from the stone house, last Saturday at 2 P.M. in the Brookside cemetery, Rev. H.V. Hughes officiating.  He leaves a mother in Ireland, two sisters in New York City, a brother in New Orleans, another brother, a sailor.  He died without a will, leaving an estate variously estimated at from $4,000 to $5,000 to his mother as heir at law.