Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 12, 1877
Deaths
BROWN: In Yazoo City, Miss., Oct. 15th, Cyrus M. [Brown] son of Dr. C.N. Brown, aged 11 years.
SELDEN: Nellie Selden, daughter of J.F. Selden, Esq., of Williamstown, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], came to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on a visit to her relative, Mrs. W.H. Van Wagener, about three weeks since, and soon after her arrival was taken sick with scarlet fever. After a long and severe attack, death came to her relief on Friday evening last. Her age was five and a half years, and she was a very handsome, bright and active child. Her remains were taken to Williamstown Saturday for interment amid the sorrows and sympathies of a large circle of friends.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 13, 1877
Deaths
In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Edward L. Warren.
In Willett [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 20th, at the residence of her son-in-law, L.B. Covey, Mrs. Mary Edwards, aged 84 years, formerly of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].
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Funeral of Rev. Dr. J.V. Van Ingen
The funeral services of the Rev. Dr. J.V Van Ingen was quite largely attended at Zion Church [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday of last week, although the day was rainy and disagreeable. Previous to the service the casket containing the remains was opened in the vestibule of the Church, where those entering could look upon him they loved in life for the last time. The Church was appropriately decked in mourning and many rich floral tributes were seen, which kind friends had brought and placed beside the venerated dead, as tokens of respect to his many noble Christian virtues. Among the latter we noticed a large and beautiful cross composed of rare and lovely flowers, a love offering from Mrs. John H. Sherwood and daughter, of New York city. We also noticed among these tributes a magnificent floral pillow, composed of camelias, in the center of which was the word "faithful" in English pinks.
Among the clergy present were Rev. Dr. Gibson, of Utica; Rev Dr. Park, of Binghamton; Rev. Mr. Smith, of Jamaca, L.I.; Rev. Mr. Duff, of Oxford; Rev. Mr. Loveridge, of Norwich; Rev. Mr. Randolph, of Sherburne; and Rev. Mr. Bell of Waterville. We also noticed in the congregation, Mr. John H. Sherwood of New York a life-long friend of the deceased and other friends of the family from out of town.
At the proper time during the service, Dr. Gibson arose and delivered an extemporaneous eulogy upon the life and services of the venerated dead. He paid a warm and glowing tribute to his great character as a man of profound knowledge, a devout and humble Christian Soldier and one who was possessed of indomitable courage, energy and perseverance in any and all things that went to benefit mankind.
The body was taken from the Church to Sylvan lawn Cemetery and deposited in the large and beautiful burial plot belonging to John H. Sherwood, who, during the life of the Doctor, offered him the privilege of taking his last rest there, which was accepted by him.
Thus another link is broken that bound us to the past. Thus, another great man has fallen asleep in Christ, and the many Christian virtues he possessed, and the knowledge and goodness he imparted to all will last way down in the future of time and will be an enduring monument to his blessed name and memory.
Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 13, 1877
Marriage
At the residence of the bride's parents at Seward [Schoharie Co. NY], on Wednesday, Dec. 5th, by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Irvin A. Tillapaugh of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], and Clara Maguire of the former place.
Deaths
In the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7 after a somewhat protracted and painful illness, Mrs. Delia A. Taylor wife of Allen Taylor, aged 47 years. The funeral was largely attended from the home Monday, Dec. 10th.
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Caleb Thayer, whose death Dec. 4th, 1877, was published in our last issue, was born in the town of Hardwick, Worcester Co. Mass., Jan. 28, 1799. He moved with his family to this State in the year 1829 and settled in the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] in the same neighborhood in which he continued to reside until his death. In his early residence in this town, he was engaged in the manufacture of lead pipe and for quite a number of years traveled over this and the adjoining counties putting down the same, but after new processes were invented by which it could be manufactured much cheaper and better, he gave this up and devoted himself to farming.
Mr. Thayer was descended from an old family, many members of which served in the war of the Revolution with distinction. A near relative of his, Hiram Thayer, was impressed by the British on board a man-of-war in 1803 and was detained until after the close of war when he was discharged. A brother still survives at the green old age of 84, who served his country faithfully in the war of 1812. He resides in Springfield. Mr. Thayer was descended from a long-lived ancestry and inheriting a vigorous constitution which his temperate and industrious habits tended well to preserve, he was enabled with very little physical suffering and a mind unimpaired to reach a ripe old age to which very few now attain. His was truly a busy life; time to him was too precious to be squandered in idleness or dissipation; to those who were willing to work he was ever ready to extend a helping hand in their misfortunes, but for the idle and shiftless he had no charity to bestow. Social in his disposition he enjoyed with zest the society of his friends and neighbors, many of whom often came to him for advice and often times have I heard the remarks made that when he told a story there was no use of telling it over again for the "aroma" was gone. In his intercourse with his fellow men, and in all his business relations, he was ever guided by principals of right and justice.
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