Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 17, 1878

Marriages

JACOBY - McLAGAN:  At the residence of the bride's father, Nelson McLagan, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. John Jacoby of Bridgeport, Ct., to Miss Addie F. McLagan, of Norwich.

HEWITT - BAILEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Charles E. Hewitt of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida A. Bailey of Smyrna.

SMITH - BIRDLEBOUGH:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Frank Smith to Miss Dell A. Birdlebough of Lincklaen.

CLARK - MESSENGER:  In Scott, Cortland Co. [NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. A.W. Coon, Mr. James B. Clark of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Viola Adello Messenger of Otselic.

Deaths

DICKINSON:  At Preston Corners, Jan. 9th, Mr. Justus Dickinson in the 69th year of his age, formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

BUTTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11th, Mr. Nathan Button aged 69 years, 9 months and 3 days.

The funeral of Nathan Button was held at his late residence day before yesterday.  He was nearly seventy years of age.  His remains were brought to this place [North Pharsalia, Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

HOPKINS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 12th, Miss Adelia Hopkins, aged 21 years.

EDWARDS:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 3d, Arlie [Edwards] only child of Carrie M. and George S. Edwards, aged 2 years 5 months and 18 days.

HANDY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 4th, Alice [Handy], wife of A.J. Handy, aged 25 years.

We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. Alice M. Handy, wife of A.J. Handy and daughter of Chauncey Hungerford.  By her sudden death a household is left to mourn for a daughter, sister, mother and wife.  After an illness of eleven weeks duration, she breathed out her life gently as an infant sinking to rest and her quiet and peaceful death was a fitting end for a pure and beautiful life.  Only 25 years of age, she was a devoted and ardent Christian and will be greatly missed by the church of which she was a member. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Jan. 16, 1878]

SLAWSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, Mr. Clark Slawson, aged 83 years.

BOWEN:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, of scarlet fever, Irving H. [Bowen] aged 1 year, 11 months and 2 days; and Jan. 1st of scarlet fever, Charles D. [Bowen] aged 8 years 4 months and 7 days - children of Charles H. and Chloe Bowen.

COWLES:  In Appleton, Wis. Nov. 30th, Mr. Milo Cowles, aged 68 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

COWLES:  In Appleton, Wis., Dec. 29th, Mr. Harlo Cowles, brother of the above, aged 66 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

KENDALL:  In Sioux Valley, Da., Dec. 27th, Cora Adelaide [Kendall] daughter of J.P. and Sarah Kendall, formerly of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], aged 6 months and 10 days.

WORDEN:  In Farmington, Ill., Jan. 8th, Lieut. Frank C. Worden, aged 42 years and 8 months, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 16, 1878

Deaths

EIGHTS:  In Greenfield, Saratoga County, N .Y., January 2d, Catharine Eights, aged 62 years.

GREENFIELD:  In East Hamilton [Madison, Co. NY], January 12th, Mrs. Alice Greenfield, aged 85 years, 26 days.

MORSE:  Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Morse widow fo Drury Morse, died on Saturday of Cancer.

SLAWSON:  Clark Slawson an old resident of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], was buried on Monday.  Mr. Slawson and wife and Felix Bennett and wife, united with the Methodist Chruch at the Lower Genegantslet Corners, sixty years ago.  Felix Bennett is now the only survivor.

HANSON:  Earlville, Madison Co. NY:  Miss Tensie Hanson, one of our most estimable young ladies, died last Saturday of consumption.  Dr. Brooks of Hamilton is to officiate at the funeral today.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY 1878

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 10, 1878

Deaths of 1877 in Bainbridge and vicinity published in the Republican

Luman L. Lane, in his 31st year, Jan. 13

Amelia Herrick, in her 34th year, Feb. 26

Mary Cole in her 16th year, Feb. 28

Gideon Botsford in his 61st year, Mar. 17

Wm. Sliter in his 76th year, Mar. 19

Aaron Booth, in his 81st year, April 20

Joel Lyon in his 51st year, April 25

Henry Redfield, April 25

Georgie Gilbert in her 2d year, Aug. 20

Mary Fisher in her 3d year, Aug. 22

Edward H.P. Ireland in his 44th year, Oct. 22

John D. Ireland, in his 67th year, Dec. 7

News Item

A remarkable instance of longevity is related of Mr. Charles Lyon who is aged 94 years and who is living with Mr. Wheeler Smith of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  Some ten days since the old gentleman in the early evening undertook to go to the house of his son, Horace Lyon, some half a mile distant.  This was on the night of the extreme heavy fog and as darkness soon set in, he realized he was walking in the woods and completely lost.  The cold was so intense that notwithstanding he had mittens he had to slap his hands to keep them from freezing.  Finally after walking over brush heaps, prostrate tree tops and logs and walking as he had to all night to keep from freezing, he discovers that daylight is dawning and pushes for the nearest house, which proves to be Briggs Lyon's, and only one-half mile from his home and same distance from Horace Lyon's, but the old gentleman was so completely bewildered and lost that he could not realize where he was and inquired how many miles it was to Horace Lyon's.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 9, 1878

Deaths

Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  Plinny Kirby, whose death occurred on Tuesday morning last was buried Thursday. The funeral services were held at the house, Rev. Robinson, of Bennettsville, officiating.

Lincklaen, Chenango Co. NY:  George Edwards Jr. buried his only child on Sunday.  Funeral at North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Rhode Island [White Store] Chenango Co. NY:  Uncle George Huttleston one of our old pioneers has passed away at the age of ninety-one years and five months.  He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss.  Rev. Leach officiated in the Divine services both at the church and grave.

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  On Friday night, at his home, died Mr. Seneca Wooster, aged 27 years, after a lingering illness.  He leaves a wife and two children, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.  The funeral took place at the M.E. Church on Sunday afternoon, Rev W. Burnside officiating.

Vital Records from the Binghamton Courier, 1844 (November & December)

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY

November 7, 1844

DIED:  At Darby Plains, Ohio, on the 29th of Aug., Mr. Benjamin D. Baxter formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 37.

November 14, 1844

DIED:  In Westport, Conn. on Tuesday the 5th inst., Franklin Taylor, aged 23.

The deceased was a graduate of Yale College in the class of '43.  His student life was distinguished by great industry and brilliant promise.  A scholar - a friend - a Christian, he combined all the traits of mind and heart that win the favor of the teacher and attract the society of his fellows.  In a conversation with the writer, he expressed a determination to prepare himself for God's ministry in heathen lands.  But his labor of love has been forbidden him.  He has been preferred to a more blissful service, praising God in heaven.  The pride of '43 is gone.  Let us find comfort in the reflection, that "whom the Gods love died young."

November 21, 1844

MARRIED:  In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 10th inst. Mr. Allen Rose to Miss Mary H. Simpson.

November 28, 1844

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 23d inst., William A. [Penniman] youngest son of F.B. Penniman, aged 2 years.

December 26, 1844

MARRIED:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Christmas morning, by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. William H. Abbott to Miss Eleanor M. Jones, all of Binghamton.

MARRIED:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Barker, Mr. Barney McElory to Miss Eliza Jane Collins, all of this village.

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DIED:  At the residence of Maj. Gen. Gaines, New Orleans on the 8th inst., William Wallace Whitney son of Virgil Whitney, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 24 years.

The deceased was personally known to a majority of the readers of this paper, and all have enjoyed the perusal of many of the productions of his pen, which have appeared in its columns during the last three years, over the signature of "Fritz."  Consequently, neither the virtues which adorned his life, nor the cultivated intellect, which gave him a station among men by many years his seniors in age and intercourse with the world, need an extended notice at our hands.  But the writer of this cannot deny himself the privilege of lingering for a moment over the departure of one, so young, so good, and whose future life was so full of promise, to a large circle of relatives and friends.

In William W. Whitney, talents of the first order were united with industry, energy, great force of character and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.  During the last three years he had been attached to the family of Maj. Gen. Gaines, in the capacity of Military Secretary.  The relations subsisting between Gen. Gaines and his young friend were of the most intimate and friendly character.  They in fact regarded each other as father and son and the General frequently expressed his high opinion of his moral and intellectual qualities.  On one occasion when communicating with a mutual friend, he used the following language:

"Of the thousands of talented young men with whom it has been my good fortune to be associated in the public service during a period of forty-five years, many of whom have been on duty near me and personally and intimately known to me as he has been, for years, I am convinced that I have never known a more exemplary, upright man, nor any of his age equal to him in legal and military mind and moral courage."

He had also pursued the study of Law, and last winter was admitted to the honors of an Attorney at the bar of the highest court in our nation.  Notwithstanding the arduousness of his consequent duties, he found time for much miscellaneous and literary writing, which has appeared in the columns of several of the first journals in New York, Washington, New Orleans, St. Louis and other of our Western and Southern cities.  An All-wise Providence has removed him in the morning of life and at the commencement of a career of great prospective honor and usefulness.  Let us bow in humble submission to its afflicting dispensation.  He was prepared to meet his God and expressed an entire willingness to exchange this for a brighter and happier world.  May we, who are left, emulate his example and practice his virtues.   C.J.O.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 12, 1878

Marriages

DEITZ - SODEN:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, January 2nd, 1878, by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, Will M. Deitz to Minnie A. Soden, both of Gilbertsville, N.Y.

CRUMB - KING:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], January 9, 1878 by Rev. G. Parsons, Mr. Emmett N. Crumb to Miss Hattie A. King, all of Preston.

STODDARD - WARD:  At the M.E. Parsonage in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], November 29, 1877, by the Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. W.H. Stoddard of Georgetown N.Y. [Madison Co.] to Mrs. Caroline Ward of German, N.YH. [Chenango Co.].

KONK - NICHOLS:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], at the home of the bridegroom, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles E. Konk of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Flora E. Nichols of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

BARNES - STONE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], January 3rd, 1878, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Mr. Albert Barnes of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Stone of Greene, N.Y.

KNICKERBOCKER - TOWSLEE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], January 9, 1878, by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, Mr. Leroy C. Knickerbocker of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice Towslee of Moravia, Cayuga Co., N.Y.

BROWN -ARCHER: At the house of Mr. Waugh, Esq. in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], January 9, 1878, by Rev. S.P. Eldredge, Elijah A. Brown to Miss Sarah Archer, both of Smithville.

Deaths

HOUCK:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], January 4, 1878, Mrs. Jennie C. Houck, wife of William Houck, aged 20 years and 6 months.

GRIFFIS:  At Sissons Hill, town of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], January 5, 1878, Mrs. Louisa Griffis, aged 63 years.

DAVIS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11, of membranous croup, Nellie R. [Davis], youngest child of Wm. C. Davis, aged 3 years and 2 months.

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A short time since we published an account of the death of the mother of Hon. Andrew Shepardson, County clerk of Chenango County, and in our last issue we announced the death of Mrs. Dalman, his wife's mother, which occurred at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst.  We are now called to the further and duty of chronicling the death of his beloved and estimable wife which occurred at his residence on the following day, the 8th.  The funeral of both mother and daughter were held at the residence of Mr. Shepardson in Smyrna on Thursday the 10th.

They were buried side by side in one grave, mother and daughter, and, as they had been one in life, in purpose, in love and earth's purest affection, in death they were not separated, but sleep together in their windowless palace of rest until the resurrection morn, when they shall don the bright garb of immortality in that realm of supreme felicity and exalted happiness, beyond the cold shores of this earth.

Then may they sleep a peaceful sleep. / Life's hopes and fears are o'er / Together they have crossed the unknown deep, / And reached the Heavenly shore.

These two deaths following so closely the death of Mr. Shepardson's mother, renders his affliction peculiarly sad, and in his bereavement, he has the sincere and heartfelt sympathies of not only his friends at home, but of his numerous friends throughout the county.  The funeral was very largely attended, not only by the people of Smyrna, but many were in attendance from other places, The County Judge, District Attorney, County Treasurer, ex-Clerk Thompson, the assistants in the Clerk's office and other County officials from Norwich were also in attendance.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 9, 1878

Marriages

LOWNSBERY - HATCH:  In St. Luke's Church in Jamestown, N.Y., Dec. 27th, by Rev. S. Barford, Miss Henrietta [Lownsbery] only daughter of Capt. B.F. Lownsbery to Mr. Charles W. Hatch.

WALWORTH - HOTCHKISS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Harmon A Walworth of Smithville to Miss Charlotte A. Hotchkiss of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

KIRBY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Plyna Kirby, aged 65 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 12, 1878

Birthday

The most pleasant gathering of the season thus far in our unusually quiet neighborhood, was the birthday surprise party at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Dart on the 5th inst. which was gotten up by Mrs. Dart in honor of her husband's 60th birthday, and notwithstanding, the many delicacies which had to be provided it was so shrewdly managed that our unusually long-headed justice did not suspect what was going on until about fifty of the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Dart, consisting of parents, brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces, with the Rev. B.F. Marsden and lady, drove into their yard.  Methinks it would have made even an editor laugh to have seen our venerable magistrate as he stood there with uncovered head, bowing, with one hand pulling his silvery locks while he plunged the other into his pocket for that silver box, a gift from Santa Claus.  In a short time, all were actively engaged around the superbly laden tables and judging from appearances did justice to the occasion.  Noticeable upon the table was a very large round cake with the figures "60" in the center, indicating the age of Mr. Dart, which was presented by his daughter, Mrs. Demott Pope.  Among the relatives present were Mr. Albert Dart, of Hubbardsville, Mr. and Mrs. Demott Pope of Columbus, and Deacon Hezekiah Harris and wife, of Sherburne.  Thus, parents and grandchildren met together and Deacon Harris, although nearly ninety years of age, was apparently the liveliest and happiest of them all.  After a couple of hours spent in conversation the happy party separated, each in their heart wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dart a long and happy life. (Harrisville, Lewis Co., NY, Jan. 6, 1878)

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 10, 1878

Marriages

HILLMAN - LEE:  In Greenville, Conn., Jan. 1st by Rev. Welcome R. Bates, Mr. Roscoe S.  Hillman of Waverly, R.I., to Miss Julia A. Lee, daughter of W.H. Lee of Norwich. [Chenango Co. NY].

RICHARDS - SHERWOOD:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. W Scott, Mr. E.E. Richards, of Kent Ohio, to Miss Emma A. Sherwood of South New Berlin.

WILBUR - TITUS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. J.L. Race, Mr. Wesley D. Wilbur of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Kate Titus of North Norwich.

TAFFT - TEW:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. R.M. Duff, Mr. William Tafft to Miss Libbie Tew, all of Oxford.

KILLOGG - COLE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. G.P. Turnbul, Mr. Wilbur Kellogg of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Cynthia Cole, of Pitcher.

ROGERS - KINGSLEY:  In Preble, Cortland Co. [NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. J.E. Long, Mr. Frank E. Rogers of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ada M. Kingsley of Preble.

BACKUS - BROWN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. F.W. Townsend, Mr. Francis M. Backus to Miss Cora S. Brown.

HALBERT - WARD:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 26th, Mr. Eugene Halbert of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Ward of Georgetown.

LIVINGSTON - HITCHCOCK:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. D. Reese, Mr. John Livingston to Miss Percey Hitchcock, both of Cincinnatus.

HATCH - LOWNSBERY:  In Jamestown [Chautauqua Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. S. Burford, Mr. Charles W. Hatch, to Miss Henrietta Lownsbery only daughter of Capt. B.F. Lownsbery.

Deaths

DALMAN:  At the residence of Hon. A Shepardson, in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 7th, Mrs. Mary Dalman, aged 71 years, mother of Mrs. Shepardson.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. John Dalman, of New York Mills [Oneida Co. NY], and mother of the wife of County Clerk Shepardson, died at his home in this village, on Monday morning at the advanced age of about seventy years.

SHEPARDSON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8th, of pneumonia, Emma [Shepardson], wife of Hon. A. Shepardson, aged 47 years.

But a few weeks since we published a notice of the death of the mother of A. Shepardson, Esq. our County Clerk, which occurred at his residence in Smyrna. We are now called upon to chronicle the death of the mother of his wife, which took place also at his residence, on Monday last, and still later, of the decease of his estimable wife, she having expired on Tuesday.  Truly, friend Shepardson is in affliction, and the sympathies of his many friends will go out to him in his bereavement.

SWIFT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 7th, from injuries received in playing ball, Frank Swift aged 16 years.

EDWARDS:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 4th, of diphtheria and croup, Alice [Edwards] only child of Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, aged 2 years and 6 months.

CLAWSON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 6th, Mrs. Clawson wife of V.P. Clawson aged 23 years.  

Died in Pitcher, January 6th, Mrs. Clawson, wife of V.P. Clawson, aged 23 years Mrs. Clawson was taken with a severe headache on Sabbath evening, and life terminated Monday morning. She leaves three small children to the care of her bereaved husband.

ANDRUS:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 29th, Mr. William P. Andrus aged 64 years.

Died in Pitcher, December 29th, William P. Andrus, aged 64 years.  His remains were taken to DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] for burial.

LAUNT:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8th, Mr. Henry Launt 

ATWATER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, Mrs. Aaron Atwater, aged 80 years.

McMASTER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, Mrs. Electa McMaster, aged 71 years.

FLETCHER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, Sarah M. [Fletcher] wife of Joseph H. Fletcher, aged 26 years.

PRENTICE:  In Port Dickinson, Broome Co. [NY], Dec. 29th, Miss Hattie A Prentice, sister of Mrs. Dr. S.L. Gulon, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]

MERITHEW:  In Jasper, Steube Co. [NY], Nov. 10th, Mr. Amara Merithew, aged 64 years, formerly of this County [Chenango Co. NY].

MORSE:  In New Haven, Con., Dec. 31st, Ellen [Morse] wife of Bennett Morse and daughter of Thomas Dickinson, Esq., of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 47 years.  Her remains were brought to Guilford, for interment.

MESSINGER:  At Oneida Lake, Dec. 2d, Lydia Electa [Messinger] daughter of Osbert E. and Sarah H. Messinger, aged 8 years, 8 months and 4 days.

Now I have done with earthly things, / And all to come is boundless bliss; / My eager spirit spreads her wings - / Jesus says "Come" - I answer, "Yes."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 10, 1853

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on Saturday the 6th inst. after a short but painful illness, Mr. George Furry aged 27 years and 4 months.  The deceased was from the town of Otsego, Indiana.  He was a man beloved and respected by all./  The community has lost a good citizen and the church a good and worthy member.  He leaves a widow and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.

James Holmes died recently in Owego, Tioga County [NY] in the 99th year of his age.  He was a native of Sussex County, N.J. and has resided most of his life in Tioga and Schoharie Counties [NY].  He was engaged in the battles of Germantown, Brandywine and Monmouth.

Coroner John F. Perkins, was last Saturday called to hold an inquest upon the body of Zalmon Foot of the town of Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY], who was found in the Susquehanna River, in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 4th inst.  It appeared from the evidence adduced upon the inquest that he had been in the water about four weeks.  He could not have been identified by his features as the flesh was gone from his face and his lower jaw dropped off when he was taken from the water, but by papers and letters which he had in his pockets, he was found to belong at the above place.  He was said to have been insane.  The verdict of the jury was that he accidentally fell in while crossing the river and was drowned.  He was about 25 years of age.

News Item

Frederick Freeland was yesterday arrested on complaint of Mrs. Freeland, charged with the crime of bigamy.  The circumstances as appears in the information and confessions of the parties were these:

Freeland was married at Kingston [Ulster Co. NY] in 1840 and afterwards removed to Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY].  About a year since he abandoned his wife and three children - one an infant 11 months old - went to Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], married a woman by the name of Caroline A. Parkinson, and with her has since resided at Watertown [Jefferson Co. NY].

On the arrest of Freeland, Caroline Parkinson, the second wife, was called as a witness and testified that she had never been married to Freeland, and Freeland was discharged.  The former wife being dissatisfied with the course of justice, sought satisfaction by going to the house of Freeland and destroying his property and that of his second wife.  In searching the house, she found a certificate of the second marriage, which was given by Dr. Lee of Rochester in December last.  Freeland was again arrested and underwent a thorough examination, the second wife was again called to testify and finally tho' with much reluctance, admitted their marriage as shown in the certificate.

Freeland was committed for trial in default of giving bail.  Rome Sentinel, July 18.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 31, 1849

Death

Died suddenly, at Stanwix Hall, Albany [Albany Co. NY], on Sunday morning, Jan. 28th, Wells S. Hammond, Esq. of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], in the 34th year of his age.

This death has fallen upon the inhabitants of our village with a force that shocks and appalls every individual.  Born here amongst us, he had acquired his education at Schenectady and Albany, and commenced, and for some years continued, the practice of the legal profession in the city of New York.  Finding that his health was there declining, he returned a number of years since to this home of his nativity, where his health became restored, and he has ever since continued the practice of his profession.  Mild and amiable in his manners, ever friendly and affectionate in his feelings, he was one of the few who could make his way successfully through the conflicts and oppositions of profession and political life, without leaving behind him any clement of comity or hostility.  To the inhabitants of this village and county he was well and thoroughly known.  Possessed of a stern integrity, and ever actuated by high and honorable feelings, he had secured the confidence of all.  In his business capacity - while to many, he was endeared by very intimate and friendly relations.

Called by Professional business to the City of Albany, he left here last Thursday, was occupied there on Friday and Saturday; on Sunday morning was struck suddenly with paralysis and expired at about half-past ten in the forenoon.  Thus, stricken down in the maturity of manhood, in the pursuit of a professional career that was every way successful and in the midst of those social and friendly relations that give to life so much of its value, we feel this to be an occasion of unusual import and solemnity.  While the mourning circle of friends are engaged in the immediate contemplation of the one who has thus quickly and strangely passed from among us, the community will dwell with unavailing regret upon the loss they have sustained by his removal.  Mingling our sympathies with the one, and our regrets with the other, we would feel that there is nothing remaining, but submission to the behests of God. 

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 14, 1855

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st instant, by Rev. Mr. Comfort, Mr. J.C Snyder to Miss  J.M. Persons, both of that place.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 21, 1855, by Elder E. Slont, Mr. L.H. Camp of Westville, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Nancy Sprague of Mayfield, Fulton Co. N.Y.

At Centre Valley, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 25th of Feb. inst. by Rev. Mr. Kling, Mr. Thomas Abbott of Fort Plain [Montgomery Co. NY] to Miss Adna Best of the former place.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st inst.  Willis L. [Carpenter], son of L.P. and E.C. Carpenter, aged 82 years and 29 days.

At South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Mrs. Mary Sullivan, wife of Mr. Martin Sullivan, aged 52 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. Mrs. Catherine Ernst aged 72 years, relict of the late John Frederick Ernst.

The deceased was among the earliest settlers of the place, and in the relation of wife, mother and neighbor, sustained a character which assured to her the respect and favorable regard of all her acquaintances, making her exit from life even at a ripe old age, a source of heartfelt regret.  Unpretending in her deportment, it seemed to be her sole aim to discharge all the relations of life in such a manner as to conform to her Christian professions, which were early fixed deeply in her mind and practically carried out in acts of kindness and usefulness not only to her own household, but to all with whom she was in association as acquaintance, neighbors and friends.  The very numerous gathering at the funeral solemnities on Sunday last at the Church of her adoption and love, afforded the amplest testimonial of her most estimable character, at the same time it gave assurance that her virtues will long be cherished in remembrance.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, April 24, 1847

Marriage

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by the Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Alexander E. Rowe of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte Burse of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Sunday the 18th, inst. Harvey Perkins, Esq. aged 37 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Cushman, widow of the late Benjamin Cushman, aged 82 years.

On the 25th of March, last, George Fox of the town of Summit [Schoharie Co. NY] in the 28th year of his age was chopping a hemlock log about 19 feet long and from 20 to 28 inches in diameter.  It was on the side hill and frozen fast.  By chopping, the log became loosened and rolled upon him, breaking in his chest and killing him instantly.  He has left a wife and two children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father.  He was beloved and respected as a neighbor and an honest, upright and pious man.

Vital Records from the Binghamton Courier of 1844 (August to October)

 Binghamton Courier Binghamton, NY

August 22, 1844

Died: on Monday the 19th instant of Scarlet Fever, Sherman Patterson, son of William M. Patterson, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged five years.

August 29, 1844

Married:  This morning by the Rev Dr. Andrews, at the residence of Judge Tracy Robinson, Mr. Charles L. Robinson to Miss Mary B. [Martin] youngest daughter of the late Gen. Martin of Martinsburg, N.Y. [Lewis Co.]

Died:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Friday the 16th inst., Edwin H. Durkee, son of Joseph Durkee, aged one year and 11 days.

September 19, 1844

Died:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday last, at 11 o'clock P.M., Mr. Robert Eldredge, aged 24 years.

The deceased has been for several years engaged in active business in Binghamton, and with the extensive circle of his acquaintances has always been distinguished for the strictest integrity and the purest moral conduct.  Warm in his affections for friends and devoted in his attachment to his family, his death has caused a wound in their hearts, which time cannot heal, and left a vacant place in the social circle and by the fireside of his home, which no other one can fill.

His painful sickness of two weeks duration was borne with patience and fortitude; and a short time before death he expressed his perfect willingness to give back his soul into the hands of his Maker.

His family have the sympathies of the whole public; consolation, they scarcely need, for we can but trust that the spirit of one so kind and good has found rest in Heaven.

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In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 16th inst., Addison C Spencer, aged 41 years, a valuable citizen, a consistent Christian, an honest man, as such his loss will be severely felt in the community.

In South Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 8th ins.t, Capt. Timothy Beebe aged 76 years and 20 days.  Capt. B. had been a resident of this place more than 40 years and has sustained a spotless reputation.  He died universally regretted and has left behind him a character for honesty and integrity unsurpassed.

October 3, 1844

Married:  In Union [Broome Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. Henry E.  Houghtailing of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Semantha Carhardt of the former place.

Married:  Also, on the 22d ult. Mr. Richard Squires of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Ann Carhardt of Union [Broome Co. NY].

October 17, 1844

Married:  By the Rev. D.D> Gregory on the 10th inst. Mr. Charles G. Hart of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth [Shaw] daughter of A. Shaw Esq. of this town.

Married:  In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 26th, ult. by the Rev.  H.W. Gilbert, Mr. David B. Moore to Miss Hannah A. [Judd] eldest daughter of Mr. Timothy Judd.

Married:  By the same in the village of Auburn, on the 8th inst. Mr. James Y. Brown of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss P. Cordelia [Pease] eldest daughter of Deacon Erastus Pease of the former place.

Died:  In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], suddenly on Monday the 9th inst., William Rollin [Thompson] son of Mr. Joseph P. Thompson aged 2 years and 28 days.

October 24, 1844

Married:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the evening of the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cornelius Dewitt to Miss Harriet Moore, all of this village.

Died:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 17th instant, Miss Charlotte Mayo, daughter of Mr. Myron Mayo of Great Bend, Pa.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 28, 1869

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], July 22ds, Burton L. [Matteson] son of Edward H. and Lucina S. Matteson, aged 3 years and 10 months.

"Sweet angel-boy thou wer't not given Long here to dwell, / From earth's rude blast thou 'rt safe in Heaven. / Tis well; tis well."

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], July 24th, James Ray aged 47 years.

Inquest:  Dr. Fox was called on the 24th inst., below Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], to hold an inquest upon the dead body of an infant found secreted in a trunk belonging to one Elizabeth Francelia Bishop.  On being questioned Miss Bishop denied knowing anything in regard to the birth of the child, but afterwards before the jury she said the child was stillborn, but on examination of physicians by tests that never fail it was found that the child was born alive.  The verdict of the jury was that the child was born alive and came to its death by neglect of its mother.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 11, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 10th by Rev. W.B. Westlake, Henry E. Conant and Nettie [Wickham] daughter of Henry Wickham.

Our young friend Henry E. Conant was yesterday married to Miss Nettie Wickham.  The former has lived here some three years and for about two years past served as a clerk in George Reynold's grocery.  He is a young gentleman of unexceptional habits, many good qualities and well worthy the excellent lady he marries.  Mrs. Conant has numerous devoted friends who prize her for her substantial worth, and this now departure will win congratulations for them both.  Mrs. Wickham entertained handsomely the few guests, intimate friends of the family.  Mr. and Mrs. Conant departed on the afternoon train to visit "his folks" at Gardner, Mass.

At Wellsville [Allegany Co. NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. J.S. Kelsey, Fred A. Bissell of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Ida C. Doty of the former place.

At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. T.A. Stevens, Wesley J. Miller and Hattie A. Eldred of Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY].

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25th, Ashel Hendrix of Maple Grove [Onondaga Co. NY] and Miss Jennie Gregory of the former place.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 2nd, Will M. Deitz, editor of the Otsego Journal and a daughter of Joseph Soden.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 1st, Prof. A.L. Gibbs of Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY] and Miss Minnie S. Dibble.

At Croton, Dec. 27th, by Rev. Frank L. Wilson, Sylvester Matthews and Miss Georgia Ten Eyck, both of Croton.

At the residence of the bride's parents in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Jan 1st, by Rev. S.C. Van Camp, Francis Follette of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] and Dora E. Manley of Milford.

In Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 26, 1877, at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. G.E. Flint, Seymour L. Arnold and Mary S. Edson, both of Milford.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 29 by Rev. H.H. Allen, Leroy B. Kenyon of Mount Vision [Otsego Co. NY] and Hannah E. Clancy, of Milford, Mass.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 1 by Rev. H.H. Allen, John C. Colgrove and Marcia M. Scott, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride, Dec. 25, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Edwin L. Wild and Julia L. Jones, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

By Rev. J.C. Hammond, Dec. 25, Chas A. Strong and Ella Thompson, both of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25, by Rev. H. Brotherton, Geo. H. Westcott and Zelpha N. Beuner, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Died at Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25th, John Watkins, aged 50 years.

In North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], January 2, Polly Kilborn wife of Walter Kilborn and sister of J.T. Morenus, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], aged 71 years.

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 2nd, Adolphus Walradt aged 66 years.

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 30th, Edwin Chauncey aged about 50 years.

Edwin Chauncey, who died a few days since at Portlandville, was one of the best known and most active citizens of that place.  The firm of Chauncey & Carpenter, as carriage makers, was known near and far.  He will be greatly missed in Portlandville.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Robert [Harrington] only child of Wm. and Amy Harrington, aged about 16 years. 

William Patterson a resident of this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY], for a number of years past, died very suddenly on Saturday of last week of neuralgia of the heart.  The day before he was working at his trade and apparently in as good health as ever.

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At Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 26, Deacon R.B. Morris in the 67th year of his age.  Here he was born April 3d, 1811.  Here he lived and died.

For thirty-five years he had been a faithful and highly esteemed member of the Baptist church and for 53 years had served it as deacon.  His generosity and activity in obtaining and building up the property owned by the church, his influence and support in all the affairs of Christ's kingdom and regular attendance upon the services of God's house; these and like characteristics with many pleasant incidents his old friends will gratefully recall.  Of the life and character or our departed brother, it is not easy to speak too highly.  He was looked upon by the young as the model man of the whole community and was very highly respected by his neighbors and by his friends everywhere.  He was a successful farmer and a man of great energy.  Honored and almost idolized by his family, his loss to them is beyond the power of words to express.  After a long and painful illness which he bore with Christian patience surrounded by his friends and family, he fell asleep.  "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."  So, he lives.  He also "lives in Christ" awaiting the glorious resurrection."  There may those who know and loved him here meet both him and his Lord.   His Pastor.

I desire in this manner to cordially thank my many friends who have during the illness of my late husband shown numerous courtesies and done much to render our loss the less grievous.   Mrs. Zilpha Morris.

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties NY, January 1878

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 3, 1878

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. S Scoville, Mr. Isaac Roberts of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia Eggleston of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in Triangle [Broome Co. NY, Dec. 25th, by Rev. Geo. C. Andrews, Mr. Stephen Horton of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Maria A. Alexander.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 31st, at the residence of her son-in-law, John M. Porter, Mrs. Minerva Harris, wife of the late Solomon Harris, aged 86 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. Merrit S. Pierpont, aged 78 years.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 29th, Mrs. Almira Ockerman wife of Peter Ockerman, aged 35 years.

In Philadelphia, Dec. 27th, of acute meningitis, Elizabeth M. [Sturgeon] daughter of Joseph and Mary Sturgeon, aged 1 year and 11 months. 

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 3, 1878

Marriage

RANDALL - SEELY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31, 1877, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. Charles Henry Randall and Miss Emma Seely, both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 10, 1878

Marriages

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1878, by Rev. L.L. Rury, Russell Archer of North Bay, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Alice Van Valkenburgh, of Otsego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

At the residence of the bride's father, in Winne Hollow [Otsego Co. NY], on New Year's Eve, by Rev. M.L. Baker, Mr. George W Waldorf and Miss Jennie Taylor all of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 26th, Deacon Richard B. Morris, aged 66 years and 8 months.

In the town of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 20th, 1877, Mrs. Lydia Burnside in the 85th year of her age.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 29th, 1877, Mr. William H. Patterson, aged 60 years.

Peter Weeks died at his home in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 31st.  It has been three months since the sad accident occurred which was the cause of his death - sad, weary months to the wife and children who so kindly ministered to his every want, for he could not move a hand or foot and yet he retained his mental faculties until near the last.  His spine being injured, he had no use of his body and the flesh has been gradually decaying and for some weeks it had been necessary to keep his limbs bandaged to prevent the flesh from falling off.  The flesh had fallen from his back in such a manner that his spine and a part of the intestines were exposed to view.  He suffered no pain from the fact that his body was as if it were dead from the neck where the spine was injured.  It was a sad affair and his family have the deep sympathy of the whole neighborhood.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, January 9, 1878

Marriages

Dec. 25:  At the residence of the bride's parents, New Lisbon Center [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. I.J. Bailey, Asel Hendrix and Miss Jane M. Gregory.

Dec. 25:  At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, Eugene Borden of Gilbertsville, to Miss Josephine Bugby of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Dec. 25:  At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, Hobart Nearing of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Eve M. Johnson of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].

Jan. 4:  At Zion Church, Morris [Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, Uriah W. Cook to Miss Fanny E. Herron.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Wm. Frone and Miss Mattie [Root] oldest daughter of Major C.P. Root, were married on New Years Day.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  On Wednesday, Jan. 2, Will M. Dietz of the Otsego Journal and the oldest daughter of Joseph Soden, Esq., were married.