Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 17, 1878
Marriages
At the Baptist Parsonage in Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY], January 8th, by Rev. J.P. Way, Oscar McClinrock to Addie M. Aldrich, both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].
By Rev. P.V. Finch in Dearer, on the evening of December 31st, 1877, Dr. A. Nelson Beach of Edgerton, Colorado, and Miss Maude L. Elworthy of St. Louis, Missouri.
Deaths
IIn the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. Arthur W. [Steere] son of Amasa and Ann Eliza Steere, aged 2 years and 6 months.
In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 11th, Miss Kate [Brown] youngest daughter of Moses R. Brown in the 18th year of her age.
In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], January 5th, '78, Mrs. Mary An Gould int he 80th year of her age.
In Westford, on the 16th November last, Louisa Ann [Baker] wife of Morgan Baker, aged 49 years.
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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 15th inst., John R. Worthington aged 74 years and one month. Funeral from the Episcopal Church, Friday, at 3 P.M.
Death of John Richard Worthington: Of the 38 "old residents" mentioned in the "History of Cooperstown" published in 1862, as then living here and who had been permanent residents of the village fifty years and over, only 9 survived on the 1st of January. On that pleasant winter day one of them, who had been for several months in rather failing health, quite surprised his family by cheerfully announcing that he wished a carriage at noon, as he intended "making calls on some of his old friends," and yet it was characteristic of the veteran yet young-hearted subject of our sketch whose death on Tuesday morning last again broke the ranks of that small circle of "old residents." Unable to enter their dwellings where his presence on so many previous New York anniversaries had always been most welcome, he left his card for those to whom he desired once more to pay his respects.
Captain Worthington was born in this village [Cooperstown] in December 1804, in the dwelling forming a part of the house in which he continued to live and from which he will be buried. We know of but one or two older native residents of Cooperstown. He entered early into active business as a manufacturer and merchant in which he was successful beyond most country dealers and in March 1855 he established the "Worthington Bank" with a nominal capital of $50,000, but in which he employed considerably more means. He continued it as the "Worthington National Bank" until 1871, when he sold the charter to an association in Oneonta. A private banking house was continued by him until his health began to fail about two years ago. As a banker Mr. W. was always very accommodating to those who needed aid, and he would often accept inadequate security from such as fully enjoyed his confidence which habit finally entailed heavy losses upon him. He undertook large business ventures late in life, as special partner in a wholesale dry goods house in New York and in banking at the west, and like almost every other capitalist so engaged since the war, met with losses which few men of his slight physique could have stood with such cheerful courage. But it was in such trials that the nerve and real force of character of the man were shown. For half a century a capitalist of large ready means, his aid was sought by near relatives and others to whom it was freely extended, often as a token of his friendship and confidence and by means of which some very large fortunes were amassed by those to whom he gave a start in business life.
Capt. Worthington was first a Whig and then a Republican in his political views, but during the time we knew him he made it a rule in voting for local candidates for office to select those for his suffrage whom he deemed most capable and worthy.
It was in the home and social circles that Mr. W. was known to the best advantage. He was himself most excellent company; always kind-hearted, cheerful and lively, and ready at any proper time to enter heartily into the innocent amusements of the young. Surrounded by a large family of children, his house was for a long series of years the pleasant resort of their associates and those older, whose enjoyment it was the pleasure of our friend to promote. The writer was privileged to know him most intimately for twenty-five years during most of which time our places of business were directly opposite each other, and a friendship sprung up which lasted without a ripple to disturb its pleasure or intimacy until the hour on Monday evening when slowly falling into his final sleep, he said he knew the old friend who for the last time grasped his hand. He recognized those tenderly ministering to his comfort for some time after 3 o'clock with an occasional remark that evinced some of his old-time quiet humor and as the day broke passed away. His place in the business mart, in the family and social circles, in the church where he held the office of Warden, are all vacant now. He has sooner than was expected "passed on before" those who will miss the tender-hearted relative and friend, the agreeable and companionable associate. Those who knew him best, will most feel the loss of the cheerful, pleasant, companionable "old resident."
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, January 16, 1878
Marriages
Jan. 8: At Zion Church, Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, Charles H. Dixson to Miss Mary A. Munroe of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].
Jan. 10: In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. J.V. Nellis, Geo. W. Pardoe of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Hattie L. Kellogg of Gilbertsville.
Deaths
Jan. 14: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Orrin Roberts aged 69 years.
Jan. 11: At Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Eunice Bunn aged 79 year, 8 months and 2 days.
On Friday morning last (Jan. 11th), Mrs. Eunice Bunn, sister of Mr. David E. Whitcomb, of this town [Morris, Otsego co. NY] who resided at the house of L.C. Burdick, in Burlington, died very suddenly. She retired to her room the night previous in her usual health and for several days previous had been quite cheerful. About 4 o'clock in the morning she told Mrs. Rathbun, her sister, who had got up to build a fire, that she did not feel very well, "there was such a fluttering of her heart," and she raised up in bed and lit a lamp. She soon laid down again. After a few moments Mrs. Rathbun went to her bedside and she was just breathing her last; having quietly without a grown or a struggle, been "gathered to her people." Mrs. Bunn was the widow of Mr. Scott Bunn, who formerly resided in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY]. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Chruch for a great number of years and died believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. She was in the 80th year of her age. Her funeral was attended from the residence of David E. Whitcomb on Sunday last, and her remains were taken to Laurens for burial.
Union News, Union, NY, January 8, 1863
Death
Died on Dec. 7th, 1862, at the Camp of the 89th Regiment N.Y. S.V. near Falmouth, Va. Sergeant Asa L. Howard of Maine in this county [Broome Co. NY] aged 22 years, 10 months and 20 days.
In the death of Sergeant Howard, the Army has lost one of its best soldiers and our Country one of its earliest and bravest defenders.
Sergeant Howard volunteered as a soldier to do battle for the Union in our "gallant 27th" on the 6th of July, 1861, and although fresh from the peaceful walks of private life, he distinguished himself for coolness and bravery on the ever memorable field of "Bull Run," where he had received a severe injury by being struck in the breast by a fragment of a shell, in consequence of which he was honorably discharged from the service on the 2d of August following.
Having, in a manner, recovered from his injuries, he, in December following, re-enlisted in the '89th" where he served with honor to the time of his death, especially at Roanoke Island, Camden, Newburn, South Mountain and -?-. At Camden he won the distinguished honor of first planting the Glorious old Flag on the works of the enemy.
When but a lad, Serg't Howard manifested that desire for knowledge which always characterized his actions. Having prepared himself for the purpose by attending several terms in the Seminary at Binghamton, he Spent a year of earnest, unwearied study in the State Normal School at Albany where he graduated with high honors, before he was twenty years old. This early training and mental discipline seemed to prepare his mind and fit him to judge correctly of the ultimate value of our system of popular Governments and the institutions of our Country and enabled him freely and voluntarily in the line of his duty to offer up his life in their maintenance.
To his comrades in the army, as well as to the numerous friends and relations at home, the American People owe their warmest sympathies.
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