Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 21, 1878

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], March 19, 1878, Abbie E. Hinds [Bailey] wife of Erwin H. Bailey and only daughter of Fayette Hinds in the 29th year of her age.

The deceased was a person of rare qualities of character.  Amiable and genial in her temperament, she was friends wherever she went and was greatly respected and loved by all who knew her.  Though quiet and retiring in her manners, she was positive in her influences for good and outspoken in what she believed to be the truth.  She found her highest duty and joy in helping others and wherever she thought she could be of any service, she went with undaunted spirit.  Stricken down in the very prime of womanhood it seems hard to lose her, but there will be comfort in the memory that though she did not live the full measure of life, she lived to some purpose and left behind her sweet influence that can never die.  May the Good Father in His infinite mercy comfort those who are bowed in grief and strengthen them to bear this great affliction.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 18th of bilious pneumonia, Smith J. Wilber in the 68th year of his age.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, Edward M. Hudson in the 55th year of his age.

In Tuscalon, March 9th, John Milks formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY], aged 44 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 13th, John Cook aged 69 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], suddenly March 4th, 1878, at her daughter's Mrs. J.W. Ball, Mrs. Susan S. Mott aged 81 years.  A good woman, a beloved mother is gone to her reward.

"Another hand is beckoning us, / Another call is given. / And glows once more with angel steps / The path which reaches heaven."

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 20, 1878

Deaths

A farmer residing in the town of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], by the name of Daniel D. Ingalls, was found dead in the woods about 8 o'clock, Wednesday evening the 6th.  He had been drawing hop poles with his team and his body was found close by his team by a boy living with his family who had become alarmed at the lateness of his return from the woods.  As found, it was apparent that he had been thrown from the load, striking on his head and breaking his neck.  

Alanson Briggs of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], died at his home in Clarksville [Alleghany Co NY], Feb. 23d.  He was 76 years of age and highly respected.  Mr. Briggs formerly lived in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  He built the house now owned by "Grundy" Sanderson.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, June 13, 1849

Marriages

At Westford on the morning of the 5th inst. by Rev. Cha's Wadsworth, Mr. A Beach Giles of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Harriet N. [Wadsworth] daughter of Rev. C Wadsworth, of the former place.

With the above notice we received a bountiful supply of the good things of this life.  May they enjoy uninterrupted happiness and the Beach be blessed with several tender buds of a numerous progeny.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the same day, by Rev. Mr. Pattengill, Mr. Ogden H. Eldredge of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. [Winsor] youngest daughter of Amos Winsor, of the former place.

We've had a perfect surfeit of cake this week.  We wish the newly married couple the continued happiness through life that they are at present enjoying.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. C.H. Harvey, Mr. Willard White of Ames [Montgomery Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Ann Duffin of this town.  May peace, happiness and plenty, crown them and theirs.

In Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] on the 5th inst., by Rev. D.T. Elliot, Mr. J.T. Crippen to Miss E.M. Thompson both of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Tuesday morning, the 5th inst. Dr. John W. Woodburn, aged 34 years.

Mr. W. was literally one of Cherry Valley's Sons, and one which she might well boast of and poorly spare.  Reared in our midst, at an early age he commenced the study of Medicine in the office of Dr. Whtie.  He passed the examination of the faculty with honors and receiving his diploma, opened an office in this village and commenced the practice of his profession to which he was devotedly attached.  By his skill and assiduity, he soon called around him a host of friends who will ever treasure up with gratitude the remembrance of one for whom the whole village mourns.  His heart was ever open to charity, and the needy sick of the village or vicinity never murmured while he was able to attend them. He has left a young and amiable wife, parents, and brothers and sisters to mourn his loss.  Requiescat in pace.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 29, 1878

Marriages

At the M.E. parsonage, Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. E.C. Herdman, Alton C. Jenks and Jennie A. Briggs, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] March 20, by Rev. S.J. Douglass, John Lewis and Della Johnson, both of Schenevus.

At the home of the bride's parents in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 20th by Rev. A.S. Clark, J. Kendrick Wilsey and Ella Brown.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Huntington Parish.

Another of our oldest citizens, Mrs. David Hayes has been called "To that bourne, from whence no traveller returns"  during the past week.  She was nearly ninety years old and had been a resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] for many years.

A little girl, eight years of age, a daughter of Sanford Boyce, of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], died on Sunday last, another victim of that dreadful disease, scarlet fever.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 10, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Delos D. Pier, Esq., Mr. Philip Smith to Miss Eliza Antis both of this town.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 4th inst. by the Rev. G. S. Boardman, Mr. Stephen Tilapaugh to Miss Phebe Jane Brown, both of Carlisle [Schoharie Co. NY].