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.
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