Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 21, 1869
Deaths
On the evening of the 16th inst. at Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Charles B. Musson left the shop of Mr. Cobb for his boarding place (Mr. R.R. Truesdell) near the bridge in the village. He not being seen the next day; some young men found his clothes under said bridge, immediately informed the neighborhood and search was made. His body was found some twenty feet from the bridge in about six feet of water in a perfect rigid state, showing that he was undoubtedly taken with a cramp and unable to get out and was drowned. His remains were taken to Mr. Truesdell's and Coroner Fox summoned to attend the inquest on the 18th. The verdict of the jury was that he came to his death by accidental drowning. Mr. Musson was a young man of high respectability about twenty-two years of age, leaving a father and mother and a large circle of many warm friends to mourn his untimely loss. The father (Burton Musson) of this young man resides in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]. Charles was soon to be married to a very amiable young lady of Butternuts. His funeral took place on Monday, conducted by the I.O. of G.T. of which he was a faithful and useful member.
News Item
Our Aged People
Mr. Jacob Folts, who lives about two miles west of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], with his son Spellman, and is now in his 89th year, last week sheered four sheep one afternoon in about the same time his son Spellman did a like number. Mr. Folts is a native of Herkimer county [NY], removed to this town some thirty-five years ago. He can now walk to the village and back and not feel much tired on his arrival home. He reads without spectacles.
Mrs. Benjamin Draper, who resides near neighbor to Mr. Folts in now in her 91st year, enjoys a good degree of health, so much so, that she can knit a stocking per day and do other work in proportion.
Mr. Oliver Matteson, who lives in the west part of the town, is now in his 82d year, is son-in-law of Mrs. Draper, is rather decriped, but enjoys a tolerable share of health, and can do a pretty good day's work yet.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, January 2, 1877
Marriage
Dec. 25: At Harpersville [Broome Co. NY], by A.S. Hobart of Morris, Andrew Landers to Miss Alice D. Aylsworth, both of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co. NY].
Deaths
On Saturday last, Peter Mack son-in-law of James Sweet of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], was chopping in the woods at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], when in felling a tree, it struck Mr. M. on the head, killing him almost instantly.
50 years ago, last Friday, Dec. 28, Levi Kelley was hung in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] for the murder of Abraham Spafford and there are some yet living in this town who saw him hung. It was the only execution that has ever taken place in Otsego County. Not but that murder has been committed in the county, but three or for murderers have escaped the halter.
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List of deaths in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], published in the Chronicle during the year 1877. Eleven of the number resided on the corporation. thirty in all; one over 95 years of age; five over 80 and under 90; seven over 70 and under 80; nine over 60 and under 70; and not one under 21 years of age.
Jan. 8, Mr. J.D. Matteson, aged 88 years
Feb. 9, Mrs. Frances Lewis, aged 44
Feb. 27, Mrs. Laura Light, aged 77
March 1, Miss Emma Niles, aged 21
March 4, Mrs. Sarah E. Moore, aged 71
March 10, Mary A. Webster, aged 89
March 21, Mr. J.M. Lull, aged 69
March 21, Mrs. Lucretia Cook, aged 80
April 3, Mary Ann Young, aged 68
April 10, Mrs. Elizabeth Howland, aged 69
April 13, Mr. Horace Harrison, aged 71
April 15, Mrs. Bourne, aged 75
April 22, Mr. Elisha Tobey, aged 78
May 28, Mrs. Harriet Lull, aged 79
June 7, Mrs. Mary Ann Salsbury, aged 33
July 11, Miss Mary Ann Folts, aged 64
June 27, Mrs. Nancy Mirick, aged 50
July 11, Mr. Jacob Folts, aged 96
July 25, Mrs. Anna E. Hecox, aged 26
Aug. 13, Mr. Norris Gilbert, aged 66
Aug. 21, Mrs. I.J. Bailey
Aug. 29, Mrs. Melissa Smith, aged 80
Sept. 7, Mr. Samuel Tyler, aged 60
Sept. 11, Mr. Oliver P. Kinnie, aged 61
Sept. 18, Miss Rebecca Harris, aged 52
Sept. 18, Mrs. S.M. Brooks, aged 63
Oct. 6, Mr. John W Weeden, aged 86
Oct. 20, Mr. J.W Stranahan, aged 80
Dec. 18, Mr. Jacob Smith, aged 73
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