Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 20, 1877

Deaths

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, Mrs. Conrad Rickard, aged 82 years.

In Binghamton, [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 13th, at the residence of her son-in-law, O.L. Stevens, Mrs. Ann Lamb aged 73 years, 1 month and 20 days.  The remains were taken to McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 20th, Mr. G.H. Perkins, in the 39th year of his age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, Lucy [Wilcox], wife of the late Archibald Wilcox, aged 83 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9th, Mrs. Mary St. John, aged 86 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 18thg, Hon. John Stattuck, aged 68 years.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 18th, Mr. Harvey McCuller, aged 85 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 20, 1877

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's grandparents in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], December 12th, 1877, by Rev. Dr. Lord, Lionel Herbert Cooke of New York and Fanny Greene Graves of this village [Cooperstown]

At the residence of Dr. Beach, Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 13th, 1877, by Rev. Walter Fry, Franklin H. Sherwood and Jennie L. Groat, both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At Rock Falls, Ill. November 24, 1877, Philip Dillenbeck and Emma M. Stone, of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At his home in Taylortown [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 13th, '77, Henry Gibbs, aged 79 years. The funeral took place Monday Dec. 17th and the remains were buried in Fly Creek Cemetery [Otsego Co. NY].

In Hindsville, Schoharie Co. [NY], Dec. 9th, Geo. C. Gaylord aged 42 years, formerly of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY]

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 2d, David Mead in the 91st year of his age.

In Schenevus, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY', Dec. 13th, Mary Bennett, relict of moses Bennett, aged 70 years, 5 mos.

In Elk Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th, '77, Mary [Kelley] wife of Daniel Kelley, aged 79 years, 9 days.

In Westford, Dec. 8th, Carrie A. Bedeal, aged 30 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], at the residence of his daughter, Dec. 5th after a short illness, Caleb Patchem aged 78 years.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 10th, Martin Springer aged 75 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Corative [Hurlbutt wife of John Hurlbutt, aged 71 years and 6 months.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 21, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Frank Shepard, Harriet [Smith] relict of Caleb F. Smith, in the 69th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, February 14, 1855

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley Otsego Co. NY], on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Elder Pierce, Mr. Austin Brazee of Chicago, to Miss Mary M. Smith, daughter of Mrs. Ezekiel Smith of this town.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. L. Casler, Mr. Wm. H. Krum to Miss Eliza A. Champin, both of Stark, Herkimer Co. [NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 30, 1869

Marriage

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 22d, by the Rev. N. Palmer, Mr. Norman J. Farmer to Miss Sarah M. Siple, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], June 15th, Arthur H. [Birdsall] only son of Smith and Martha Birdsall, aged 9 months.

The Rev. Lorenzo Bolton, one of the best men and most faithful ministers in the Baptist denomination in this county, died at Mohawk [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 11th ult, having resided there since April 1864.  He was born in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] in 1818 and was settled over the Baptist church at Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Mrs. Mary Countryman died at the residence of her daughter in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst., aged 102 years.  For sixty years she was a resident of Springfield [Otsego Co NY].  She retained in a remarkable degree her mental and physical powers and it was just before her death that her hair began to turn gray.

Mr. Edward Loomis was found dead in his bed in the residence of his son in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Monday morning, June 21syt.  He retired at night as usual and was heard to get up at about 4 o'clock.  At 5 o'clock on going to his room he was found dead.  Deceased was 92 years of age and was one of the first settlers of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], where he had resided until within a short time.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 12, 1877

Marriages

Nov. 14:  At the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. T.A. Scott, John F. Mather and Miss Maggie H. Elliott, all of Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Dec. 6:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Jane Elliott aged 65 years and 2 months.

Mr. David Mead died yesterday, Dec. 2 at the residence of his son, Northrup mead at the age of 90 years.  He was one of the oldest members of the Baptist Church in this place, having been a member about thirty-three years (Mt. Vision, Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 9, 1853

Deaths

On Friday, the 14th ult. Jacob Weaver residing about 6 miles northwest of Johnstown [Fulton Co. NY] was found dead in his own house.  He was a bachelor and lived alone. He was found on his knees upon the bed with his head lying upon one arm.  Coroner Hollenbeck held an inquest on the body and the verdict of the jury was that he died in a fit of apoplexy. The supposition is that he died on Wednesday night.  Binghamton Republic

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 16, 1853

Marriage

At Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Theodore Marvin of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Minerva Soule of Milford Centre.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 23, 1853

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 16, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. George Figger of Oneonta to Miss Rebecca Wilson of Davenport, Del. Co. [NY].

Death

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 31, 1853, of consumption, Mrs. Jane E. [Scofield] wife of Mr. William H. Scofield, aged 31 years.

She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and in the darkest, saddest hour, triumphed over man's last enemy, death, by exhibiting a faith in the soul's immortality clear, bright and glorious.  She has left husband, children and friends to whom she had endured herself by many amiable dualities of heart and acts of kindness during her life.

At a special meeting of the Oneonta Tent No. 567 I.O. of R. of which Mr. Scofield is a member, it was resolved that we deeply sympathize with our afflicted brother and that while he remembers with grief the irreparable loss he has sustained, we  hope he will not forget that he has a band of brothers who will rally around him, willing each and all to share his grief and lighten his burden, until called here by the high Chief Ruler to meet the glorified spirit of her he loved in the Tent of everlasting peace.

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The Binghamton Republican says:  On Saturday 12th inst. a party of young men started from Castle Creek with their guns, to hunt.  About noon they halted and one of the number, a Mr. Simmons, put a cap on his gun. While doing so it discharged and the load (buck shot) entered one of the legs just below the knee of a son of Mr. Josiah West Jr., 20, Castle Creek. The wounded man was sitting on a fence about six feet from the muzzle of Simmon's gun.  His leg bled profusely.  He was carried home and Dr. Brooks of this village sent for, but the pain and loss of blood was so great that he died about 11 o'clock in the evening of the same day.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 14, 1877

Marriage

Last Tuesday morning Miss Julia Gates of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], accompanied by her brother, Will, left for Omaha, Neb.  Miss Gates goes there to become the bride of Mr. S.F. Donnelly, the city editor of an Omaha daily and formerly of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].  The wedding will occur, we understand, on Saturday of this week.  Miss Gates is a model young lady and will be missed very much by her associates in this town.  Franklin Register of Dec. 6.  We always had fears that "Sam" would get into trouble when he went West and now it seems he has Binghamton Times.  But every cautious man closes the Gates after him and Sam has exercised his usual good sense.

Death

Tuesday of this week Andrew Moore, an old and respected citizen of Edson's Corners [Otsego Co. NY], was killed under the following circumstances.  With a Mr. Rathbone he had been cutting trees. They sawed one large tree and then engaged in removing a piece of fence.  While they were working at this, the wind blew and the tree fell, striking both men.  Mr. Moore was killed almost instantly and Mr. Rathbone severely injured.  Both gentlemen saw the tree falling and attempted to get out of the way.

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, NY (December 1877)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 12, 1877

Deaths

BROWN:  In Yazoo City, Miss., Oct. 15th, Cyrus M. [Brown] son of Dr. C.N. Brown, aged 11 years.

SELDEN:  Nellie Selden, daughter of J.F. Selden, Esq., of Williamstown, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], came to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on a visit to her relative, Mrs. W.H. Van Wagener, about three weeks since, and soon after her arrival was taken sick with scarlet fever.  After a long and severe attack, death came to her relief on Friday evening last.  Her age was five and a half years, and she was a very handsome, bright and active child.  Her remains were taken to Williamstown Saturday for interment amid the sorrows and sympathies of a large circle of friends.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 13, 1877

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Edward L. Warren.

In Willett [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 20th, at the residence of her son-in-law, L.B. Covey, Mrs. Mary Edwards, aged 84 years, formerly of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

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Funeral of Rev. Dr. J.V. Van Ingen

The funeral services of the Rev. Dr. J.V Van Ingen was quite largely attended at Zion Church [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday of last week, although the day was rainy and disagreeable.  Previous to the service the casket containing the remains was opened in the vestibule of the Church, where those entering could look upon him they loved in life for the last time.  The Church was appropriately decked in mourning and many rich floral tributes were seen, which kind friends had brought and placed beside the venerated dead, as tokens of respect to his many noble Christian virtues.  Among the latter we noticed a large and beautiful cross composed of rare and lovely flowers, a love offering from Mrs. John H. Sherwood and daughter, of New York city.  We also noticed among these tributes a magnificent floral pillow, composed of camelias, in the center of which was the word "faithful" in English pinks.

Among the clergy present were Rev. Dr. Gibson, of Utica; Rev Dr. Park, of Binghamton; Rev. Mr. Smith, of Jamaca, L.I.; Rev. Mr. Duff, of Oxford; Rev. Mr. Loveridge, of Norwich; Rev. Mr. Randolph, of Sherburne; and Rev. Mr. Bell of Waterville.  We also noticed in the congregation, Mr. John H. Sherwood of New York a life-long friend of the deceased and other friends of the family from out of town.

At the proper time during the service, Dr. Gibson arose and delivered an extemporaneous eulogy upon the life and services of the venerated dead.  He paid a warm and glowing tribute to his great character as a man of profound knowledge, a devout and humble Christian Soldier and one who was possessed of indomitable courage, energy and perseverance in any and all things that went to benefit mankind.

The body was taken from the Church to Sylvan lawn Cemetery and deposited in the large and beautiful burial plot belonging to John H. Sherwood, who, during the life of the Doctor, offered him the privilege of taking his last rest there, which was accepted by him.

Thus another link is broken that bound us to the past.  Thus, another great man has fallen asleep in Christ, and the many Christian virtues he possessed, and the knowledge and goodness he imparted to all will last way down in the future of time and will be an enduring monument to his blessed name and memory.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 13, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's parents at Seward [Schoharie Co. NY], on Wednesday, Dec. 5th, by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Irvin A. Tillapaugh of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], and Clara Maguire of the former place.

Deaths

In the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7 after a somewhat protracted and painful illness, Mrs. Delia A. Taylor wife of Allen Taylor, aged 47 years.  The funeral was largely attended from the home Monday, Dec. 10th.

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Caleb Thayer, whose death Dec. 4th, 1877, was published in our last issue, was born in the town of Hardwick, Worcester Co. Mass., Jan. 28, 1799.  He moved with his family to this State in the year 1829 and settled in the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] in the same neighborhood in which he continued to reside until his death.  In his early residence in this town, he was engaged in the manufacture of lead pipe and for quite a number of years traveled over this and the adjoining counties putting down the same, but after new processes were invented by which it could be manufactured much cheaper and better, he gave this up and devoted himself to farming.

Mr. Thayer was descended from an old family, many members of which served in the war of the Revolution with distinction.  A near relative of his, Hiram Thayer, was impressed by the British on board a man-of-war in 1803 and was detained until after the close of war when he was discharged.  A brother still survives at the green old age of 84, who served his country faithfully in the war of 1812.  He resides in Springfield.  Mr. Thayer was descended from a long-lived ancestry and inheriting a vigorous constitution which his temperate and industrious habits tended well to preserve, he was enabled with very little physical suffering and a mind unimpaired to reach a ripe old age to which very few now attain.  His was truly a busy life; time to him was too precious to be squandered in idleness or dissipation; to those who were willing to work he was ever ready to extend a helping hand in their misfortunes, but for the idle and shiftless he had no charity to bestow.  Social in his disposition he enjoyed with zest the society of his friends and neighbors, many of whom often came to him for advice and often times have I heard the remarks made that when he told a story there was no use of telling it over again for the "aroma" was gone.  In his intercourse with his fellow men, and in all his business relations, he was ever guided by principals of right and justice.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 15, 1877

Marriages

HEMENWAY - HEELY:  At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. A. Hemenway, Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 12th, by Rev. G.M. Foster, Miss Esther Hemenway to Mr. B. Heely of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH - WEDGE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. Wm. H. Sawtelle of Nineveh, Mr. C. Eugene Smith of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella M. Wedge of Afton.

A matrimonial event most enjoyable and brilliant was celebrated at the residence of the bride's father in Afton, on Wednesday last.  The party was large and the presents numerous and costly.  C. Eugene Smith, of Coventry, and Miss M. Wedge, of Afton, the two most interested, were the happiest, probably, of all the merry party. The congratulations of the occasion were most hearty, and the best wishes of hosts of friends will follow the youthful couple through life's journey on which they have now entered.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent a day or two of their honeymoon with friends in Norwich.  Mr. Smith is a nephew of Dr. H.H. Beecher, and he set the "old bach" a wholesome example.  Dr., go and do likewise.

OTTAWAY - DENISON:  At the residence of Mr. Terwilleger, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. George R. Ottaway of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nellie S. Denison of Westville, N.Y. [Franklin Co. NY].

Deaths

MARKWICK:  At the residence of Samuel Markwick, Antwerp, N.J. December 6th, Abby [Markwick] wife of B.F. Markwick, aged 36 years.  The deceased was formerly a resident of Pharsalia, Chenango Co. N.Y.

IRELAND:  Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  John D. Ireland departed this life on Friday evening last, at the age of sixty-seven. The deceased had suffered with cancers upon the throat and face for over a year past. About four months since one was removed from the interior of the lower lip, but not effectually, returning again soon after, while another cancer appeared upon the throat, which at last terminated in his death.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Union Valley, on Sunday, at two o'clock P.M.  There was a very large gathering of friends and relatives present.  Rev. N.S. Reynolds conducted the funeral services. The deceased was a kind and indulgent parent and a respectable citizen.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.

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Hon. John Shattuck died at his residence in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at 7 o'clock on Thursday evening, in the sixty-eight year of his age.  This announcement will sound harshly to the great mass of the people of this county, but to the businessmen and others of this town who have so recently met Mr. S. upon our streets it will come with fearful suddenness.

Mr. Shattuck was a son of David Shattuck, who emigrated from Connecticut to this town in 1797, settling upon the old homestead, now owned by John S. Shattuck.  The subject of this notice was born March 18, 1810.  He received but a meagre common school education and his youth was spent in toil upon the farm.  When he arrived at manhood, he married Mary Knapp, a daughter of George Knapp.  In 1839 he settled upon the farm on which he ever since resided and where he died.  His ambition was to do whatever he undertook well, and hence he was not content with barely skimming the surface of the soil, but he was a man of experiment, and to this habit the farmers of Chenango County and the state as well, are indebted for many practical developments in the science of farming, which have tended greatly to enhance the reputation of his class in this county, especially in the dairy department.  He believed that Chenango County could produce the best butter and cheese of any section, and in his own practice he verified his theory, and he seemed to have but little patience with other farmers that would not do as well as he, for he believed that any man had but to will, and he had the power to accomplish almost anything within the scope of man's ability  Thus he was a leading spirit of his class and was looked to as an example worthy of emulation of all young agriculturalists.  He was the President of the Farmers' Club since its organization and on Tuesday last, by a note from his sickbed, he declined a re-election to that position on account of his poor health. He has also been President of the Chenango Agricultural Society and under his management the society never failed to be successful.  Of his agricultural success Mr. Shattuck was justly pound.  Leading in this important branch, it was but natural that his fellow citizens should look to him as a candidate of political preferment, and hence he was once the candidate of his party for Sheriff of the county.  In 1856 he was the opponent of Hon. Ansel Berry, for the Assembly, but of course was swallowed up in the general ruin that wrecked the Democratic party that year.  In 1878, he was again a candidate for the same office and came within 137 votes of an election. At the late election he was a candidate for Superintendent of the Poor and came within 290 votes of an election, thus running some two hundred ahead of his ticket.  He has also occasionally been a candidate for town office, but unfortunately the fates were against him owing to the large minority in which his party has been in this county during nearly a quarter of a century, but the frequency with which his name has been mentioned in connection with official positions as the man most likely to succeed, shows the high regard in which was held by his party associates and the public generally.

In social life, also, Mr. Shattuck was a genial whole-souled man, whose society was couated by his friends and acquaintances.  wherever he was he had a pleasing faculty to make not only himself but all who came within his influence feel perfectly at home.  He was also a man of sterling integrity, known and recognized as such by all who had an intimate or business acquaintance with him.

Though moving ostensibly in the quiet sphere of a farmer, he exercised a large influence in all public affairs and never failed when called upon to declare his convictions upon the passing events.

He was occasionally called upon to make political speeches and in them showed himself to be a good reader and a marked observer of passing events.  His advice upon agricultural topics have been widely published with approval.  He was advertised as one of the leading speakers at the State Dairyman's Association to be held at Syracuse next week.  He was also one of the Commissioners at the Centennial Exposition last year, having particular charge of the Dairying department.

But he has passed away.  Like the strong oak in the forest, he was not able to bend and let the shaft pass by him.  In a visit to the West last Fall, he became a prey to the malaria of the section which he visited and has not been able to throw it off, though he has been able to be around and about his business.  A little over a week since he was prostrated with sickness which in a few days developed in typhoid fever which hastily terminated.  He seemed to be aware of his approaching end and quietly made every arrangement for it even to the details of his funeral.  He was a member of the Masonic order, and in pursuance with his request he will be buried by Norwich lodge, of which he was a member, assisted by neighboring lodges.  He was also a member of the Odd Fellows, who will participate in the burial services.  His funeral will take place from his late residence on Sunday next at eleven o'clock, A.M. The Masonic and Odd Fellow Fraternities will assemble at their lodge rooms and meet the funeral procession just below the cemetery, receiving the body of their deceased brother from the hands of the committee and bearers who will accompany it from the house.

His death has robbed society of one who has discharged his trust faithfully.  His neighbor was alike remembered with himself and in his everyday life he practiced the Christian virtues of his profession, ever extending the hand of friendship and brotherly love to all.  Death receives him and quietly severs him with its charitable bosom.  His survivors mourn him as a true friend, a kind neighbor and an honest man, one whose memory will ever be green in the minds of all who knew him.

He leaves surviving him, his wife, and one son, David Shattuck, to which with other relations and friends our whole community turn with sympathy and affection in their hour of bereavement.

Vital Records, Chenango County, December 1877

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 13, 1877

Marriages

HEADY - EDWARDS:  At the residence of F. Edwards in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. Mr. Moore of Brooklyn, Mr. Duane B. Heady of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eva L. Edwards.

BRONSON - DAVIS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 4th, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Samuel D Bronson of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss S. Lavern Davis  of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

McNEIL - WHITE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frederick B. McNeil to Mrs. Susan White all of Oxford.

Deaths

ALLEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 12th, Mr. John S. Allen in the 58th year of his age.

John S Allen, for several years a resident of this village and formerly proprietor of a hotel in North Norwich, died at the residence of Joseph Smith, on Wednesday morning in the fifty-eighth year of his age after a lingering illness.

MARQUIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 8th of membranous croup, Bessie [McNeil] youngest daughter of James B and Della A. Marquis, aged 20 months and 13 days.

SELDEN:  At the residence of W.H. Van Wagenen in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, of scarlet fever, Nellie [Selden] daughter of J.F Selden, Esq. of Williamstown, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], aged 5 years and 6 months.

UNDERWOOD:  In Napoli, Cattaraugus Co. [NY], Nov. 22d, Mr. Daniel S. Underwood in the 73d year of his age, formerly of this County.

Variety Wedding:  On Tuesday evening the 4th inst., a large number of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.W Aylesworth to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their marriage.  The gifts presented were useful and appropriate, many of them beautiful and valuable.  Supper was served in good style; oyster in abundance, also cake of many kinds loaded the tables.  After the gifts had been presented and the remarks accompanying them responded to singing and prayer closed the exercises and the party dispersed, feeling that it had been a happy occasion, and one long to be remembered.

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Mrs. Cynthia M. Benedict, third daughter of Charles Hyde, Esq. of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], was born July 14th, 1826.  She married Mr. S.S. Benedict, February 14th, 1849, with whom she lived fourteen years.  Two children came into their home; a daughter, who now lies in the Cemetery at Canton, Pa., and a son, Frederick, who is now engaged in business in Ypsilanti, Mich., where Mrs. Benedict died in the early morning of Monday, December 3d, at the age of 51 years.  Mr. Benedict died in the United States service of yellow fever in May 1864.  He found a soldier's grave on Arlington Heights.  During most of their life together, their home was at Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.].  Since the death of her husband, her time has been divided between her sister at East Saginaw, Mich. and Ypsilanti, until she was called to live where life knows no death.  Her remains were taken to East Saginaw for interment.  The funeral was from the residence of R. and H.L. Harrison, December 5th.  Rev. W.F. Day, pastor of the Congregational Church, of which she was a member during her residence there, conducted the service.  A Chirstian from childhood, she lived the life of the righteous and died as she lived, trusting in Christ. Winning the respect and love of those whom she met everywhere, she lacked neither friends nor what friends can do, in her last sickness.  Fully conscious until death came, she was able both to realize what was being done for her, and to leave a throng of friends many assurances of her joyful rest.  In her expressions and bearings during her closing hours, she bequeathed a legacy of precious memories.  Only two of the five children who used to sit about the fireside at the childhood home, survive her: Mr. Charles P. Hyde of this town and Mrs. Reuben Harrison of East Saginaw.  Mary and Lydia repose in our village cemetery.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1877

Deaths

BICKFORD:  In Marash, Central Turkey, Oct. 19th, 1877, Rev. E.J. Bickford in the 34th year of his age.

Mr. Bickford, the husband of the lady who's occasional "Letter from Turkey" has appeared in the Telegraph left this country three years ago to join the Central Turkey Mission.  He had acquired a fine command of the language and was just entering fully upon his work as instructor in the Theological Seminary at Marash, with every prospect of usefulness, when he was seized with smallpox of a malignant type, and lived but two weeks.

To human reason it would seem as if these three years of preparation for a work which he was never to do, were lost, and his life given as a useless sacrifice, but God's children know that he never makes mistakes and we feel that this is only a part of his plan, the wisdom of which, though the reasons are not given, we cannot doubt.  Mrs. Bickford with her two little ones, will return to the home of her father, Mr. Charles Williams, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

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PHILLIPS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 19th, 1877, at the residence of Charlton Phillips, Asaph Phillips aged 82 years, 4 months and 11 days.

Asaph Phillips was born at Ashfield, Mass., July 8th, 1795.  He moved to the town of Guilford when only three years of age.  At this time there were no roads and they traveled by what was called marked or blazed trees.  He was married to Hannah Hoyt, Dec. 1st, 1819, and has lived at the place of his death ever since.  He has always voted the Whig and Republican tickets and attended every election except the one this fall, for sixty-one years.  he has been a subscriber to the Telegraph ever since it has been printed.  he leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.  His funeral was held at the house of Charlton Philips, Wednesday, Nov. 21st, 1877, and was largely attended by relatives and friends.  Sermon was preached by Rev. P. Griffin of Guilford Centre.  He was buried in the burying ground near Clark Bradley's.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 31, 1855

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 9th of Oct. last by Rev. M.L. Kern, Mr. Douglass W. Spencer and Miss Elizabeth Hamilton.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. O.G. Robinson, Mr. John G. Sickler and Miss Lydia Houghtailing, both of that place.

Deaths

In Lapeer, Mich., on the 16th inst., Mrs. Catherine Van Dyck, aged 68 years 1 month and 5 days.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Hiram D. Mallory, aged 28 years and 26 days.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], of consumption on the 19th inst. Miss Louisa A Watkins, aged 29 years. 

A correspondent informs the Democrat, that a young man by the name of B. Moffat died at Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst.  Some ten days previous he was adjusting some of the machinery of "Morris Mills" while it was running, when his feet were caught and crushed in a shocking manner, and his limb terribly mangled and lacerated.  It was some three hours before he was liberated from his dreadful position.  Mr. M. leave a wife and two children.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 7, 1855

Marriages

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 30th, by Rev. A.R. Wells, Mr. Clark B. Rose and Miss Olive A. Robinson, both of that town.

The same day by the same, in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Darius Bates of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Catharine L. Flansburgh, of the former place.

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 21st inst. Mrs. Mary Ann Austick aged 55 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 20, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. O. Whiston, Daniel W. Chapman to Miss Nancy Pier all of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. Mr. Harvey, Mr. Levi Wafle of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sally Ough.

Also by the same, on the 10th inst., Mr. Harris Welch to Miss Nancy --hely(?), both of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY[.

Also by the same on the 10th inst., Mr. Orrin Siely of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laura Rudd of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Mr. Abraham Miller of Somers [Westchester Co. NY] was drowned on the 4th inst.  He was crossing his millpond on the ice, when he broke through and before any assistance could be rendered him, life was extinct.  He was about 62 years of age.  Hudson River Chronicle

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the first inst. Mrs. Elisheba Williams wife of Isaac Williams, aged 67 years.

The subject of this notice was a woman of many virtues.  Her mind was of a high order, discriminating and candid.  She heartily loved pure and unadulterated Christianity, and fully appreciated its beauty and its value.  She adorned her profession by her practice.  Her absence will be greatly felt and mourned in the neighborhood of her residence.  But oh! where will it be felt so deeply as in her own family, the scene of her patient, faithful labors?  Where so much as in the disconsolate heart of her affectionate companion with whom she has journeyed hand in hand for more than half a century?  May all find consolation in the thought that she has left behind the best of legacies, the example of a faithful life, and while her joy in with the just made perfect," may we esteem it good to dwell upon her memory.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 27, 1847

Marriage

At Mount Upton [Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Truman O. Judd, William Gregory and Miss Mary Ann French, all of the above place.

Deaths

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Harriet Helen [Davy] only daughter of Harvey H. and Eunice Davy, aged 6 years and 9 days.

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  The late venerable Samuel Short was born in Killingsly, Conn. April 8th, 1763, served some three years in the Revolutionary war, purchased a farm and located himself in the town of Hartwick in this county [Otsego Co. NY], in 1786; was united in marriage with her who is now his widow in 1793.  Became with his wife a member of the M.E Church in 1807.  Lived a good man in the exhibition of a meek and quiet spirit and died beloved and respected by all, in great peace, at his late residence in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 21st inst. at the age of 82.  The funeral discourse is to be given by the pastor of the M.E. Church on the afternoon of Sabbath next.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 16 1853

Marriage

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. Ransom B. Quimby to Miss Caroline Arnold, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Wm. C. Matterson, youngest son of Joshua D. Matterson, aged 21 years.

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In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on Saturday morning the 5th inst. John C. Doubleday, son of Seth Doubleday, Esq. in the 22d year of his age.

The death of this estimable young man - second son of Seth Doubleday, Esq. - has cast a deep shadow over our village.  Hopes, buoyant and confident have been suddenly crushed and the hearts of a devoted and affectionate family pierced with a pang of deepest sorrow.  Seldom has the stern summons come to us with more solemn emphasis, or inspired a livelier or more pervading sympathy, than was everywhere manifest on this occasion.  Of a slender make, his constitution was unable to grapple with disease and his "light went out" after a brief struggle, leaving us the example of a blameless life and the remembrance of virtues rarely if ever blended in the youthful character.  True it is that--

"The spider's most attenuated thread is cord, is cable to the life of man"

His disease was typhus fever, with which he was attacked in the latter part of January and expired on the morning of the 5th of February, after an illness of only eight days.  His funeral was solemnized on Monday by one of the largest processions ever witnessed in this place.  The stores were all closed, and the silence of the Sabbath attested the deep sorrow and earnest sympathy which his death had awakened among all classes of our citizens.  He was in his 22d year.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 6, 1877

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], November 29th, 1877, at St. Mary's Church, by Rev. M.C. Devitt, William F. Collar of Cooperstown and Miss Mary J. Collins of Amsterdam, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. L. Casler, Geo. W. Thayer and Miss Ida Congdon all of Springfield.

In Springfield, Nov. 29th, by Rev. L. Casler, W.A. Green and Miss Maranda M. Kessler, all of Springfield.

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 4th, 1877, Caleb Thayer in the 79th year of his age.  Funeral from his late residence next Friday at 10 o'clock.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], December 2d, 1877, Emeline [Temple], wife of Seth J. Temple, aged 54 years.

At Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 29th, 1877, Victoria [Schermerhorn] daughter of Robt. Schermerhorn, aged 13 years 4 months, and 14 days.

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 29, Sally [Stowell] wife of Royal Stowell, in the 71st year of her age.

At South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY], December 2d, 1877, John Ring, Sr., aged 80 years.

In San Diego, Cal., Nov. 9, 1877, Hiram Birdsall, aged 69 years, formerly of New York.

An old man named John Adkins, a resident of the town of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], who was passing through Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on his way to visit a sister at West Creek, was found dead in his bed at the house of Marvin Bennett on the 3d inst.  An inquest was held by Coroner Dr. Parshall and the verdict of the jury was that he had died of heart disease.  He was 80 years old.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 17, Mary J. [Sill], wife of Abel Sill, aged 51 years.

She had been suffering for a few years with depression and low condition of the system, until she died suddenly with a severe attack of apoplexy.  She was a person of most excellent habits and firm Christian character.  Had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for about 30 years.  She was a sister of Dea A. Bolton and the late Rev. L. Bolton and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.  She was an industrious woman and sought to make home happy and will leave a void in the family that it will be impossible to fill.  Husband and children will ever mourn her loss.  For years she occupied an important place in the choir to sing the praise of God; but our hope now is that she is joining in the praise of God in heaven.

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At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Taylor, in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 28th ult. George Story of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], aged 74 years and 9 days.

Mr. George Story of this village, who died at Binghamton, where he went about six weeks ago, on the 28th ult., was born in Windham, Conn., Nov. 19, 1803.  His parents first moved to Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], and from there removed to Cooperstown when George, their eldest boy, was about 15 years of age.  The father was a hatter and George was apprenticed to Harvey Luce to learn the business of a saddler and harness maker.  Soon after he became of age he was admitted to copartnership with Mr. L., and subsequently bought him out.  He continued the business in this village until about 1867, when he sold out.  At a later period, he added another story to his brick buildings on main Street and fitted them up for hotel purposes.  After the death of his brother, Joshua H., he took the adjoining large brick building put up by the latter in the settlement of the estate between the heirs and added it to the "Story Block" now the Ballard House.

Mr. Story was accustomed to spend much of his time, of late years, with his relatives in Binghamton.  When he went there in October, he was feeble in body and his friends here felt that they were bidding him the final adieu.  His health failed gradually until he passed away quietly and resignedly on the evening before Thanksgiving Day.  He had full possession of his intellect to the last.  His remains were brought to Cooperstown for interment in Lakewood Cemetery and were laid to rest by the friends whom he had personally selected as bearers at his funeral.

Mr. Story was naturally jovial and companionable, of a highly nervous and excitable temperament, and a marked character in the village of which he had grown to be one of the oldest residents.  In his early manhood he was the main stay of his loved mother and the younger children, toiling willingly and cheerfully for their support and education and for many years making his house the home of the unmarried and widowed and fatherless.  If his attachments were not numerous, they were strong to the few he loved and to them he could be as generous as they could wish.  He had given away at one time about half the property his brother willed him, and he died leaving only a small estate.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 23, 1869

Deaths

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], June 17th, of Dropsy of the heart, Worthy Bemas youngest son of Solomon Bemas, aged 4 years and a few days.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], at his residence, suddenly of heart disease, June 13th, Mr. John Roberts, aged 75 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], of scarlet fever, June 13th, Herbert [Allen], only son of A.S. and J. Allen, aged 5 years.

In New Berlin [Otsego Co. NY], 16th inst., H.H. Angell, aged 61 years.

 William Beach, a man about 70 years of age was instantly killed by the locomotive of the evening train west, on Saturday 12th inst., at a creek crossing near Wellsbridge [Otsego Co. NY].  He was discovered in the act of crawling across the bridge, and it is supposed was intoxicated.  He was seen too late to stop the train, and so terrible was the blow that he fell dead between the timbers of the bridge.  Mr. B. was a native of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], but becoming very intemperate he abandoned his family many years ago, and has led a forlorn, wandering and homeless life which has come to a tragic ending.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 7, 1877

Marriages

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 29, at Smith's hotel by Rev. J.H. Wright, Frank E. Kuran of Prattsville [Green Co., NY] and Miss Bina A. Wood of Grand Gorge [Delaware Co. NY].

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 21, at the residence of James Raymond by Rev. H. Denton of Chaseville, Wm. H. Fritts of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Florence L. Burrell of Davenport.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], in St. John's Church by Rev. E.B. Russell, Nov. 28, Frank J. Potter of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Emma B. Raff of Delhi.

At the residence of C.H. Smith, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Richard Raynor and Miss Rebecca M. Haynes all of Unadilla.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], December 5th, by Rev.  H.H. Allen, Arthur D. Mann of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Amelia Merchant of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 27, of lingering consumption, Almon Chase, aged 52 years.

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 30, James White, aged about 73 years.

Ouleont:  This community has met with a loss in the death of D.W. Miller, who died Nov. 24th.  Mr. M. was a good neighbor, a kind citizen and a Christian man.  He possessed a genial nature and had a happy way to make and gain friends.  His example and life was in keeping with his profession.  He was a member of the Baptist church and one of its efficient workers.  It is not quite a year since he buried his wife, and only a little over two years his father and sister.  A large assembly gathered at the church in West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to pay respect and honor to one whose memory they love and cherish.