Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, November 25, 1809
Marriage
In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Nash, Mr. Ira Tanner to Miss Rhoda Hubbart.
Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, December 23, 1809
Marriage
In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Daniel Nash, Mr. Isaac Skidmore to Miss Sally Lull.
Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, December 30, 1809
Marriage
At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Capt. Jerome Clark of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Nancy Waldo of the former place.
Death
In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY], on the morning of the 22d instant, the Hon. William Cooper Esq. aged 55 years. His remains were removed to his seat in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] and on Monday following were interred in the Episcopal burying ground.
Though at this day eulogy, by some, is considered as but common fame, yet it would be withholding a tribute justly due not to say that the many shining qualities of Judge Cooper are bright examples for imitation. His enterprise, perhaps, without a parallel, has contributed more to the settlement and prosperity of this county than that of any other person and this village which so deservedly bears, and ought to perpetuate his name, remains as a monument of his public zeal and benevolent designs. His friends, while they cease not to lament his death, will cherish with satisfaction the recollection of his virtues. An afflicted family have to mourn the loss of his paternal care and affection, while the poor and unfortunate look in vain for their departed friend and benefactor. His piety, for he was thoroughly persuaded of the truth of Revelation, was accompanied with the warmest benevolence to his fellow creatures. No one could more strongly feel that the love to God was to be united with love to man. Nor was this principle that rested in kind wishes and pathetic feelings for the happiness of others, but it was manifested in the most active exertions for their welfare. No scheme of doing good was ever suggested to him, into which he did not enter with ardor. But the generosity of his mind was most displayed in assisting the erection of places of Divine worship and in spreading the gospel among those who were strangers to it. In these he took the lead and by his example he inspired others with the same spirit. "Blessed are the charitable!"
Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 4, 1848
Marriage
In Louisville [St. Lawrence Co. NY] on the 16th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Dodge, H.J. Ball of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] to Ruth Ann Blend of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].
Deaths
In Verona, Oneida Co. [NY] at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. L. Beardsley, on the 19th ult. Mrs. Mary Spooner relict of the late Ruggles Spooner, esq. of Plainfield, Otsego Co. [NY]. She with her husband, were among the first settlers in Plainfield and located on the spot where she resided 54 years. Her Christain conduct and deportment were such as endeared her to all with whom she was acquainted and although her death was severely felt by her family and friends, they have the satisfaction of feeling that their loss is her eternal gain.
In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th ult. Mr. Charles Wait aged about 50 years.
Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 11, 1848
Marriages
On the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. George W. Austin of Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], to Miss Sarah A. Harvey of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].
In Newark, Wayne County [NY] on the 22d ult., Mr. De Witt Ford of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Caroline M. Fairchild of the former place.
In Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Torry, Mr. Beri Cook to Miss Parmelia Wilcox, both of Plainfield.
Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 18, 1848
Deaths
In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Miss Susan Brimmer, daughter of Mr. John Brimmer, aged 27 years. The deceased was an amiable and worthy young lady, and her loss is deeply felt by her family and friends.
In this city [NYC], on Friday morning, 10th inst. after a short but severe illness, Charles Fitch [Hall] only son of John C. and Ann Eliza Hall, aged 1 year, 5 months and 11 days.
His remains will be deposited in the vault of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, corner of Prince and Marion Streets, this day (Saturday) at 2 o'clock, there to remain until the opening of navigation, when they will be taken to Cherry Valley, Otsego County, N.Y. for burial, N.Y. Globe.
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Another of our old and most respected citizens has gone down to the grave. William McLean, Esquire, after a long and lingering illness which he bore with fortitude and Christian resignation, died last Sunday morning in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], in the seventy-fourth year of his age. He was formerly a Citizen of Oneida County [NY] and printed and edited the first Newspaper which was published in that County. The first number of this paper made its appearance, we believe, about the year 1795. It was called "The Whitestown Gazette and Cate's Patrol." How wonderful that the man who printed the first newspaper published in the great, rich and populous County of Oneida, was buried yesterday! In 1818 he came to this village and commenced printing "The Cherry Valley Gazette," which he continued until the year 1831, when the management of it was transferred to his son, Charles McLean, Esq. the present Clerk of this County. When Gen. Harrison was elected president in 1840, he was appointed Postmaster of this village, which office he held for four years. About eighteen years ago, he was elected Town Clerk of Cherry Valley, and was, notwithstanding all the changes and fierce collisions of parties, unanimously re-elected by his neighbors and townsmen, until the last Town Meeting, when the state of his health did not permit him to be a candidate. He was literally a wording man and was, when he commenced his career in life, a Federalist of the Washington School. He never changed his principles. It is remarkable that though during the most bitter political controversies he conducted for many years a party Newspaper, he has not left behind him a single personal enemy.
"A Wit's a feather, and a Chief's a rod, / An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 25, 1848
Deaths
In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Celia S. [Fellows] eldest daughter of Rathbone R. and Celia C. Fellows, aged 5 years, 2 months and 15 days.
"He takes naught but what he gave, / And blessed be His name / For though her body's in the grave, / Her soul's gone whence it came.
With Jesus now she is at rest, / No sorrow does she know; / In heaven she'll be forever blest / Why with her here below?
O, God! prepare us all to greet / This sainted child in heaven / Grant us thy grace, and let us meet, / With all our sins forgiven.
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In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th of January last, Clarissa Stanton, aged 18 years.
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