Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 28, 1853

Marriages

In the city of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], Sept. 21, by Rev. Mr. Butterfield, Mr. James B. Carpenter of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Hannah E. Garlick of the former place.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 21, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Edward E. Barnes to Mrs. Harriet Brewer, both of Oneonta.

At the residence of Anthony White, in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th inst. by Rev. A Wing, Mr. S.J. Wilber of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lodisa Bennett of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 7, 1849

Connubial Bonds - "The silken tie that binds two willing hearts!"

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. D.W. Bristol, Mr. Theodore Marvin to Miss M.E. Stewart, both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

The Sepulchral Hrn. - "Thous hast all seasons for thine own, O! Death."

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th ult.; Mr. Henry Bowen, aged 69 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 4, 1855

Marriage

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Dr. Johnson on the 25th ult. by the Rev. S.H. Battin, Mr. Ernst Fili to Miss Mary Beyer, both of that village.

Deaths

At Amsterdam, Mont. Co. [Montgomery Co., NY], on the 22d ult. Rachel [Nash], wife of Mr.  Henry H. Nash aged 51 years.  In the death of Mrs. Nash, her family have sustained an irreparable loss; the Church to which she belonged, one of their most consistent, devoted and beloved members.  She had gained a large measure of confidence and esteem and died in the triumph of faith.

In Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] on the 29th ult. Mr. Elnathan Osborn aged 86 years, father-in-law of Capt. Wm. Wilson, and one of the first settlers of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th Feb. Mr. Randall Wells aged 78 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the evening of the 17th ult., Mrs. Celestia Ramsdell wife of Doct. Geo. Ramsdell, aged 22 years.

In East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Isaac Woodward in the 82d year of his age.

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], on the 22d ult. in the 20th year of her age, Mrs. Almira [Mann] wife of Gilbert Mann and daughter of the late Daniel Carr, Esq. of Harwick, Otsego Co. [NY]. 

A young lad [by the name] of Alexander Herring living in Davenport, Del. Co. [NY], while playing with other children with a loaded gun.  The cap exploded, blowing the little fellows rains out.

The body of Miss Edget who died suddenly at Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th of March, was disinterred on Saturday and an inquest held by Mr. Graves. The facts solicited went to remove all shadow of suspicion of foul play and to show that she died of inflammation of the bowels.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, May 15, 1847

Marriages

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Rev. F.D. Parshal, Mr. Charles Stever of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rachel Rose of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Amos B. Beach, of Butternuts on the 5th inst., Mr. Edgar Holcomb of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Wakelee of New Lisbon.

Deaths

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Dorcas [Eddy] wife of Col. Willard Eddy, in the 85th year of her age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 22d ult. Mr. Peter  H. Smith aged 77 eyars.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. Mr Archibald McKellip, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 92 years. 

On Sunday last, during the ceremony of baptism in the Mohawk River, at the foot of Genesee at Utica [Oneida Co. NY], a large number had congregated on the bridge when suddenly some 15 feet of the sidewalk of the bridge gave way and precipitated some 30 or 40 persons into the water and on the stones below, a distance of 15 or 20 feet.  Mr. W.O. Smith, druggist was so much injured that he died three hours after.  A number of others were severely injured.

William Hennes, a brakeman on the Utica and Schenectady railway, fell from the down train of cars, when near Palatine [Montgomery Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon and was so severely injured by the cars passing over him that he died shortly afterwards.

A young woman about 20 years of age, by the name of Almira Reed on Wednesday evening of last week fell into the mill pod of Wood Creek at Rome, Oneida County [NY] and was drowned.

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, NY

 Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, January 20, 1877

Birth

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Williams are happy in the possession of a daughter weighing 8 pounds.

Deaths

LANE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th of January 1877, L.M. Lane, aged 30 years. 

SMITH:  L. Stella Smith  of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] formerly of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] is dead.  For five or six years past she has been a compositor in the Gazette office and at times foreman and job printer.

DAY:  Mr. Henry Day one of our oldest citizens and for about twenty years foreman of the Erie Carpenter shops in this place, died at noon on Monday of this week at his home on main street after two weeks illness of apoplexy.  Susquehanna Gazette.

BUTLER:  Mrs. S.P. Butler of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], mother of Mrs. A.J. Barlow, died. very suddenly of heart disease last Saturday.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 7, 1878

Marriages

At the house of Ruben Hubbard South Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Jan. 29th, 1878, by Rev. A.J. Cook, Frank B. Parkhurst of Frankfort, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.] and Miss Allie C. Kenyon of South Hartwick.

At the home of the bride at Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 30th, by Rev. A.J. Cook, Orlo S. Burch and Miss Ida T. Allison, both of Hartwick.

At the M.E. Parsonage, Mount Vision, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Feb. 3d, 1878, by Rev. A.J. Cook, Isaac B. Peck of Mount Vision, N.Y. and Miss Carrie D. Southworth of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father near South Valley [Cattaragus Co. NY], Jan. 30th, 1878, by Rev. Henry W. Swinnerton, Sam'l G. Barrett to Clara K. Griffin.

At the bride's home at Butler's Corners on the evening of Feb. 3d, by Rev. M.L. Baker, A.N. Russell, M.D.  of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Annie Butler.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], February 4th, 1878, Jonathan Vannort in the 54th year of his age.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 30th, 1878, an infant daughte of W.D. Boden.

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 30th, 1878, George P. Lennebacker aged 44 years.

News Item

An Old Newspaper

We have in our possession an old paper.  It bears the name of "The New England Weekly Journal" dated Boston April 8, 1728, one hundred and forty-one years ago last April.  It is 10 by 12 inches, made up in two column forms with only two pages and although of such an advanced age it shows good usage.  It is of course printed with the old-style type and shows a good clear impression.  On looking over this ancient sheet one would be led to exclaim, how fast has the art of printing progressed?  The contents of the paper are "His Excellency's Robert Hunter, Captain General &c, Declaration to the Council Jan. 31, 1727;"  "The Reply of the Council;" "His Excellency's Reply."  Over one column is devoted to foreign news.  Among the advertisements is one of two books "Dissensions, the danger of falling away after a profession;" "The History of the Rise, Increase and Progress of the Christian People called Quakers;" one that "Nath Pigott intends to open a school for the instruction of Negros" and urges masters to send their servants; "A discourse occasioned by an earthquake - The Nature and necessity of Repentance, with the means and motives to it;" Two advertisements offering for sale by the Printer - a couple of Negro women.  It is certainly interesting to look over the columns of an old newspaper.  If people only knew the pleasure to be derived from it, they would never destroy their local papers.  The newspapers of today would be very interesting to those who are allowed the perusal, one hundred and forty-one years hence.  This old paper is the property of Wm. R. Allen of this town, who kindly favored us with a look at it.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 18, 1869

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 16th, by Rev. J. Pilkinton, Mr. Morris Shanessy to Miss M.A. Falls, all of this place.

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] aug. 12th, by Re.v E.C. Hodge, uMr. Edwin Websteru of morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nellie O. Briggs of Laurens.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 1, 1878

Marriages

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 17th by Rev. C.F. Morgan, Dr. W.D. Helmer of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] and Lillie A. Mann of Meredith.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] by Rev. E.F. Barlow Dr. Gilbert S. Olin of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Estella M. Naregon of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage, Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], January 27th by Benj. P. Ripley, W.M. Straight of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] and Ida Murdock of Laurens.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], January 26th, by Rev. A. Thomas Homer Boothe of Otego and Emma York of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] January 19 by Rev. S.M. Cook, Edwin Armstrong and Allie May Hunt.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. A. Giuy, Jan. 23d, Wm. J. Hawks of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] and Eva H. Shepherd of Otego.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], January 23d, by Re.v E.B. Russell, Mortimer Grant and Anna Toomer, both of Hobart [Delaware Co. NY].

In North Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] by Rev. L.G. Niles, Jan. -?-, Ferris Osborn of South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and Mary Ella Dayton of North Harpersfield.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 30, by Rev. F.A. M. Brown, Geo. A. Fisher, Esq. and Anna Williamson, both of Delhi.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 24, of Christ Church, by Rev. R. C. Searing, John R. Launt and Lizzie W. Wade all of Walton.

Deaths

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], January 18th, Orlando Griffin in the 50th year of his age.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], January 21st, Mrs. John Van Wie aged 65 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], January 24th, Levi Crofoot aged 65 years.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 25 Selah M. Stevens aged 78 years.  Mr. Stevens kept a hotel in Stamford for about 35 years, commencing July 4, 18--(?).

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 21 Nellie [Aylesworth] aged 3 years and Jan 27 Hattie [Aylesworth], aged 7 years, children of Russell Aylesworth.

At Garry Station, Dakota, January 4th, Sarah [Carison] wife of August Carison, Esq. and daughter of Hon. G.L. Martin, formerly of this county [Otsego Co., NY].

S.D. Badgly, formerly doing business in this place [Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY], but recently moved to Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] died at the above named place on Saturday morning of last week.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January & February 1878

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 30, 1878

Death 

SISSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 17th, Mr. Humphrey Sisson, aged 68 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 31, 1878

Marriage

On Jan. 12th, by Rev. S.W. Scoonover, Mr. Cyrus A. Orton to Miss Eva A. Barnard all of Willett [Cortland Co. NY].

Death

In Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 25th, Mr. Theodore C. Grannis, aged 60 years.

Theodore C. Grannis, formerly a resident of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], died at his home in Brooklyn, on Friday last, of rheumatic fever.  He was a native of Oneida County, N.Y. and came to this village about the year 1853, and established the Hamilton Exchange Bank, which went down in the great financial crisis of 1857.  He was one of the leading spirits of the Chenango American Association, by whom this paper was founded, and while the Association existed, he acted as their Secretary and Treasurer.  While a resident here, he was active in everything that tended toward the improvement and advancement of our village and its surroundings.  He was a candidate for Member of Assembly while here, in 1855, being defeated by Hon. F. Juliand, of this village.  He removed from this village to New York City in 1858.  For a time, he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, but of late years he gave his attention entirely to journalism.  He was art critic for the New York Evenign Post, and afterward had charge of the art and literary department of the New York Commercial Advertiser and contributed to many other newspapers and magazines.

His funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the late residence of the deceased, No. 253 Macon Street, Brooklyn. The ceremonies, which consisted simply of the Episcopal burial service, were conducted by Rev. Dr. Diller, of St. Luke's Church, Clinton Avenue.  The remains, which were dressed in a suit of plain black clothes, were incased in a rosewood coffin, with silver trimmings.  The attendance of friends was large and among those present were several well-known artists.

Mr. Grannis was of a warm and genial nature, of modest and gentlemanly address, and a writer of no ordinary power.  He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss, who have the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends in this section.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, Y, February 2, 1878

Death

A sad accident, resulting in the death of a most estimable and respected citizen, occurred last Tuesday.  Mr. Warner Calkins, a farmer nearly 74 years of age, residing about one mile south of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], went to his barn, as is supposed, for the purpose of feeding some poultry.  He ascended the scaffolding, some twelve or fourteen feet above the barn floor, and apparently attempted to cross it when a board gave way, letting him through onto the floor.  He evidently struck on his face and breast and was lying in that position, unconscious, when found.  It is thought that he was discovered in about fifteen or twenty minutes from the time he fell, by Mr. Chas. Wilcox who had occasion to go to the barn.  Medical aid was immediately called, and Drs. White and Wilcox of Earlville, and Dr. H. Lyman of this village made all possible effort to restore consciousness, but unavailingly.  He expired about 4 o'clock P.M.  No bones appeared to be fractured and bruises were comparatively slight.  It was decided that death was caused by concussion of the brain.  Mr. Calkins was well known to most of our citizens as a worthy, intelligent and industrious farmer whose loss to the community will be felt with deep regret. He was born and always resided on the farm where he died, and, though unpretentious, he has been several times honored by his townsmen with the trusts pertaining to town offices, which responsibilities were discharged with fidelity and in a satisfactory manner.  He leaves a widow surviving him, and one son, O.H. Calkins, who have the sympathies of the community in their sudden affliction.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 31, 1878

Marriage

Col. and Mrs. R.W. Juliand celebrated the 55th anniversary of their marriage on Monday evening the 27th inst.  Among the guests present were Mr. Lewis Juliand of Greene and Mar S.O. Griswold of New Haven, Conn.  The united ages of five of the party was 395 years - an average of 79 years, the Colonel heading the list in his 88th year.  The full china tea set of 55 years ago was used that evening.  Many interesting reminiscences were called out from the happy pair.  During the week's ride in single sleigh in mid-winter in 1823 from New Haven to Bainbridge, not one night did they find or have a fire in their sleeping room the entire distance. The sleigh made in those days and used by them had but a single thill, the horse guiding the same by an iron neckyoke, with neck strap, &c.

Death

On Wednesday morning the church bell tolled the death of William Kelley, aged 24 years. He had been confined to the house for some months past with that dread disease, consumption.  Mr. Kelley was greatly respected, and we opine that "up there" it makes no difference on account of the color of the skin.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January & February 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 30, 1878

Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Adams celebrated at their residence in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Thursday evening, the 24th inst., the fortieth anniversary of their marriage.  This was the largest gathering of the kind that has ever been held in this vicinity, and the invitation was made general.  A large number of friends and relatives assembled to join with them in passing a pleasant evening.  After the guests had arrived, they were made mutually acquainted, and the enjoyment of the evening commenced; and then the guests separated into little knots and groups which seemed almost lost in the spacious rooms of their great mansion.  for a time, conversation ruled the hour and well did it reign, for many valuable thoughts were expressed and happy reminiscences rehearsed.  Among some of the amusing features of the entertainment which afforded much real merriment to the guests were Mrs. A's. collection of gewgaw animals, artfully constructed of cloth, and made many years ago with her own nimble fingers.  Music was voluntarily furnished by the members of the North Norwich Cornet Band.  This additional aid was appreciated by those present and helped to render the occasion delightful.  At an early hour the guests formed in couples and sought refreshments which were found in abundance. We beheld two large tables bountifully supplied with choice delicacies, together with oysters and other substantials, and well did the participants do the repast justice.

Although no presents were solicited on this occasion, yet some very valuable ones were presented.  Mr. J.V. Lewis held the attention of a large company while he made a few eloquent remarks on the part of the donors.  He said that the tokens of regard on their part, were but a slight expression of the good wishes they entertain toward the recipients on this the fortieth anniversary of their wedded bliss.  In response, G.W. Marvin, of Norwich, spoke on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Adams.  That they tender their hearty thanks to the donors for the valuable presents which, though unexpected, were all the more cheerfully received, and also, to the entire company for the interest each one has exhibited in making this anniversary an unequivocal success.

Mr. Adams married his wife in the winter of 1838.  the wedding took place in the house now [in 1878] occupied by Mrs. Reynolds, in this village, but then by Mr. Booker for whom both were working at the time.  A goodly number of friends and relatives were present to enjoy that occasion.  Though since, thirty-three of that number have died, leaving only two out of thirty-five who attended their wedding and whose ages not far exceeded that of the happy couple.  One of the two left is Mrs. Curry, who was present at the anniversary, and enjoying good health.  Mr. and Mrs. Adams' wedded life has been an  exceptionally happy one.  The latter has been in the true sense of the word a helpmate and to her good judgment and sound common sense, must be attributed in some degree at least their success in life. The tokens of respect and friendship left them by their friends will doubtless be cherished for many years as reminders of the happy occasion and the friendly donors.  Altogether it was a splendid affair, and all returned home in that happy friendly and peaceful frame of mind, which generally prevails at similar occasions.  GS.T. 

Death

BALCOM:  Died, at Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], January 26th, Henry Balcom, Esq., aged 80 years.

There are names among the older citizens of every village closely identified with very many of the important occurrences which go to make up its history.  It is perhaps safe to say that no one of our townsmen can nearly fill the place of the late Henry Balcom in this respect.  Having begun life just within the bounds of the last century, his whole career, with its varied and useful experiences, has moved evenly alongside nearly the entire course of the village history and formed a vital part of its record, everywhere leaving an imprint for good.  He was born January 18, 1798, the eldest among 11 children of Francis Balcom, one of the very earliest settlers.  His marriage with Mary, daughter of Lyman Hunewell, also a pioneer, occurred Jan. 22d, 1822.  This union was only broken nearly half a century later by her death. The children remaining are Miss Lucy A. Balcom, Oxford; Mary A. Sheldon, San Francisco, Cal., Mr. Samuel Balcom, Bath, Steuben Co., Mrs. Henry C. Putman, Eau Claire, Wis.; Henry F. Balcom, Cleveland, Ohio, and Samuel F. Balcom, Lapeer, Michigan.  A second marriage with Mrs. Sarah Kathan, who survives him, took place September 14, 1870.

Mr. Balcom was blessed with those now old fashioned principles of honesty and fidelity, which with his sympathetic nature must secure friends and wield an influence in a new and growing village.  Interested in the well-being of his neighbors, his wise counsels were sought and often proved effective in harmonizing crashing interests and removing cause for litigation.  In matters pertaining to public improvement, he was ever among the foremost.  It was due to his enterprise that the first sidewalk was laid in Oxford, an example since so generally followed.  His knowledge of real estate matters, houses, lots and their boundaries, was marvelous.  He could describe the houses and their occupants of about every building lot in the village since his boyhood, with their various changes, and has owned more deeds of property hereabouts than any other citizen.  Verily, it seems as though, at one time or another, he had possessed the title to nearly every piece of land in Oxford.  His transactions in real estate were almost numberless.  Strictly temperate in his habits, and a promoter of temperance, he was of the first to sign a pledge at a meeting in 1832, held at the Presbyterian Chruch.  It being the invariable custom in early days to supply liquor whenever a new building was raised, Mr. Balcom, was the first to disregard the rule, and was bitterly censured by his neighbors for the innovation.  His attention to the educational interest of the town was continued for nearly fifty years.

Elected a trustee of the Academy in January 1833, he has held the position with scarcely an interval since, having been at his death Vice President, of the Board, ever a zealous and willing worker.  He represented his native county in the New York Legislature during the session of 1838, faithful to every duty assigned him.  His name was on the list of Directors of the First National bank for at least ten years past. As to politics, a republican of the old pattern, staunch and true.  In religion, an attendant at the Episcopal Church.  As a kind neighbor and exemplary citizen he will be most missed.  At his demise, "The leaves of memory seem to make a mournful rustling in the dark."

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1878

Marriage

Coventry, Chenango Co. NY:  Tuesday evening, the 22d inst., Asa Mandeville and wife, found their house suddenly surrounded by a large party armed with tin horns and other dangerous looking paraphernalia and the place was duly invested.  After some warlike demonstrations, a parley was had with the inmates of the house, and an armistice was duly declared, and the party given peaceable possession of the premises.  Mr. and Mrs. Mandeville were at the proper time informed that this was the tenth anniversary of their wedding and that this company had come to remind them of the fact and to rejoice in honor of the occasion.  Mr. Manwarring, in behalf of the friends, in a few well-chosen words, presented some fine gifts to the bride and groom.  His remarks were responded to by the Rev. Mr. Sawtelle, of Ninevah.

Deaths

Otselic, Chenango Co., NY:  The death of J.J. Johnson casts a gloom over the community.  A man of large influence, active in business and of strict integrity, he will be greatly missed.

Earlville, Madison Co. NY:  Warner Calkins aged 74 years died at his late residence on Tuesday. The funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday, at the Baptist Church.  While at work upon a scaffold over the barn floor, he stepped upon a plank, the end of which had slipped from its proper position and was precipitated to the floor a distance of twelve feet, striking on his head.  He was soon after found in an unconscious condition and remained so until he died.  For several years he has been afflicted with deafness so that he has not been much from home, but was known as an industrious, hardworking man.  He leaves a large circle of friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family in this their sudden affliction.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY January 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 31, 1878

Marriages

TUCKER - CRUMB:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 22d by Rev. E.W. Jones, Mr. Hiram H. Tucker of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie E. Crumb of Hamilton.

NORTON - GRAY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. John Norton of German [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Estelle Gray of Sangate, Vt.

FRINK - PECKHAM:  In Georgetown, N.Y. [Madison Co.] Jan. 22d, by P.P. Crain, Esq., Mr. Orello E. Frink of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Etta Peckham of Georgetown.

HOWES - BAKER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Henry Howes of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss M. Delphine Baker of Lincklaen.

MERRITT - NHARE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Jan. 16th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. George Merritt to Miss Lovina Nhare, both of South Otselic.

NICHOLS - BURNAP:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Harry Nichols of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary burnap of German.

TYRELL - JONES:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d by Rev. Wm. Sawtelle, Mr. Lewis H. Tyrell, Jr., of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Mildred E Jones of Afton.

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BARRE - GREENE:  At the residence of the bride's parents at White Store (Norwich) Jan. 22d, by Rev. Mr. Boyce, Mr. Frank J. Barre to Miss Bertha B. Greene daughter of Philander Greene, Both of White Store.

At the residence of the bride's parents, near this village on Tuesday afternoon, January 22d, 1878, by Rev. Mr. Boyce of South New Berlin, Mr. Frank J. Barre, son of Caleb B. Barre, Esq. to Miss Bertha B. Green, daughter of Philander Greene, all of White Store, N.Y.

In consideration of the above notice, we feel that our pen is not capable, or our command of the English language sufficient to express our congratulations.  Last Friday evening we saw the happy pair alight from the train at this station, after an extended tour to the Parlor and other cities, the great metropolis included, and we could not help regretting, as we saw how happy they were, that we, too, have not had the same pleasure. We do not mean that we envied Frank his happiness or that prize he has so nobly won, on the contrary, we rejoice that he has had the fortune to obtain so charming a lady for a companion, but we do mean to say that we regret that we, in our younger days, before we reached the shady side of twenty, had not made as stern an effort as did Frank and secured as valuable a prize. But we were always too timid, and we now see the truth of the old saying:  "Faint heart never won fair lady."

The young people hereabouts who have been friends and associates of the young couple have a feeling of sadness come over them when the melancholy thoughts arise that they have lost, in Mr. and Mrs. Barre, the free, gay and blithesome Mr. Barre and Miss Greene of yore.  "Miss them? yes, sadly we miss them."

May their matrimonial love be a long, strong, and happy one, and their tempers ever be unlike the day following their happy union, which, it will be remembered, was the most blustering of the season.

Deaths

LEMLEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Eda Jane [Lemley] wife of William Lemley, aged 76 years.

DRAKE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 25th, Eliza [Drake] wife of Roswell A Drake, aged 52 years.

JOHNSON:  At North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], on the morning of the 21st inst. of pneumonia, John Jewitt Johnson aged 63 years, 3 months and 9 days.  Father of Mrs. George W. Ray of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

PURDY:  At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah H. Hall, at Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Mrs. Eliza Purdy, aged 82 years.

Mrs. Alice [sic] Purdy, mother of Mrs. John P. Hall, with whom she resided near Guilford, died on the 24th inst. at the age of 82.  Her remains were interred in our village cemetery on Sunday, the 27th.

BEARDSLEY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th, Mr. Wm. Beardsley, aged 84 years.

SPRAGUE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 28th, Mrs. Nancy Sprague aged 76 years.

WILCOX:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 24th, killed by being caught in machinery, Edward Wilcox, oldest son of Dudley Wilcox of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], aged 21 years.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Our community were shocked on Thursday evening by the announcement of the sudden death of Edward Wilcox, of Central Smyrna.  He was at work in the tannery at Hamilton, when he was caught on a shaft and wound up, losing his left arm and right leg.  The engineer knowing that something was wrong in the machinery, stopped the engine and went upstairs, finding him as we have stated.  He was brought home Friday, and the funeral held on Sunday, which was attended by over four hundred people.  he was much esteemed by all who knew him.

FLEMING:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 22d, Mrs. Harriet N. Fleming, aged 36 years.

WRIGHT:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 22d, Frank [Wright] son of William A. Wright, aged 5 months.

STEWARD:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11th, of diphtheria, Nettie E. [Steward] only daughter of Giles H. and Adaresta S. Steward, aged 10 years, 8 months and 9 days.

TOBEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, Hattie A. Tobey aged nearly 24 years.

RICE:  In Ararat, Pa. Jan. 12th, Wilbur Rice aged 14 years, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

GRANNIS:  Theodore C. Grannis formerly a resident of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly in New York on Friday.  He was art critic for the New York Evening Post and afterward had charge of the art and literary department of the New York Commercial and contributed to many other newspapers and magazines.  He had been slightly ill but a few days, of rheumatic fever and his death was entirely unexpected.

STONE:  Seldom do we read of so sad an affliction as that which occurred in the family of F Stone in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], two weeks since.  On Tuesday, a son aged fourteen years died of scarlet fever; on Wednesday, another son, aged two years, expired; on Thursday, a daughter aged five years died - all of scarlet fever; and on Friday Mr. Stone himself died of diphtheria, aged thirty-four years.  All were buried in one grave on Saturday. A stricken widow, whose cup of sorrow is more than full, survives the wreck of her household.

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BALCOM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 26th, Henry Balcom Esq., aged 80 years.

Henry Balcom died at his residence in this village on Saturday last at the advanced age of 80 years, his birthday occurring a short time since.  Up to within a year he retained his age to a remarkable degree, appearing much younger in years, until stricken with Bright's disease, when his health gradually failed and rapidly increased a few days since and on Saturday he passed away.   Mr. Balcom at the time of his death was the oldest person born in this town.  Residing here all his lifetime, he knew more of the local history and incidents connected with the early settlement of the town, than any other person, and possessing a bright memory and a tact for relating stories and incidents it was always a great pleasure to listen to him.  He was identified with nearly every enterprise springing up in town, and years ago built many houses and stores in this village, probably more than any two persons who have ever resided here.  He was a staunch friend of the Academy and for many years one of the Board of Trustees.  In him the deserving poor found a good counselor and received help and he was a friend to everyone.  His honesty was never questioned.  Times

News Item

Accident to Lieut. E.O. Gibson

His friends were pained on Saturday by the intelligence that Lieut. Edwin O. Gibson, son of Dr. S.C. Gibson, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], now of the regular army and stationed at Fort McKavitt, Texas, had met with an accident which made the amputation of a leg necessary.  A dispatch from Gen. Ord, at San Antonio, through Dr. Kasson C. Gibson of New York was received on Saturday as follows:  "Stage upset on the 22d, Gibson's leg broken, amputated three inches above ankle, has surgical fever much prostrated.  Cannot move inside ten days. Is seventy-five miles west of here."  A dispatch from Lieut. Gibson at Uvalde to a friend in this village, received on Sunday says:  "Leg amputated Thursday.  Am very weak yet but improved somewhat."

Lieut. Gibson was a member of the old 114th Regiment and was wounded at the Battle of Sabine Crossroads, La. in April 1864 and again, in both legs, and taken prisoner in an attack by guerillas upon the steamboat John Warner, on the Red River in May.  After remaining a prisoner for two months, he was sent to Camp Parole, at Annapolis, Md.  Being unable from his wounds to rejoin his regiment, he was put on detached duty at Hart's Island, where he remained till discharged from the service at the close of the war.  Since the war, Lieut. Gibson has been in the regular army, and for a long time was stationed at Fort McKavett, with a detachment of the Seventeenth Infantry.  He is now Adjutant of the Tenth Infantry, a position he has held for a number of years.

All unite in the hope that the gallant Lieutenant will speedily recover from his injuries and will anxiously await further news from him.

Vital Records from Binghamton Courier, Broome Co. NY, January 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 2, 1845

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Monday last, by the Rev. Mr. Brace, Mr. Hiram Whiting  of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], to Miss Lavernia [Seymour] daughter of the Hon. William Seymour of Binghamton.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] on Tuesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr Henry A. Squires to Miss Hannah A. Bevier.

In Nichols (Tioga Co.) [NY] on the 18th ult by the Rev. Mr. Willcox, Amos Patterson, Esq. of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Esther Ransom of the former place.

Deaths

On the 25th ult. Sarah Jane [Chitterling] in the 5th year of her age, and ont he 30th ult. Melinda Caroline [Chitterling], in the 2d year of her age, daughters of Matthias and Sally Chitterling of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

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In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday Dec. 24, Mrs. Julia Ann Slosson, aged 38 years, daughter of the late Col. Abraham DeWitt of this town, and wife of William Slosson of this village.

The death of this estimable woman has left a void in her family and in society that nought can fill.  In the church of which she was long a devoted member, a vacancy will be felt.  In the society in which she moved, her unobtrusive and amiable virtues will long bless her memory.  But it is in the home, whence she has been borne to return no more forever that is felt "that grief which passeth show."  The hearts of those from whom the wife and mother has been so suddenly snatched away, are left desolate.  But we will mourn not for her, for "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."

"Farewell!  thy life hath left surviving love / A wealth of records and sweet "feelings given," / From sorrow's heart the faintness to remove, / By whispers breathing "less of earth than heaven."  

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In New Haven [CT], December 21st, 1844, John D. Lockwood of Berkshire, New York, [Tioga Co.] a member of the Freshman Class of Yale College

At a meeting of his class, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Resolved - That whereas, by an afflictive dispensation of Providence, we are called to mourn the death of our beloved classmate and friend, who had endeared himself to us by his amiable character and sincere piety, we deeply sympathize with the parents and friends of the deceased.

Resolved - That as a mark of our sorrow, we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

Resolved - That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to his parents and also, that they be published in the New Haven papers, the New York Observer, The Binghamton Courier and Republican. 

T. Shepard, Chairman. , Wm. K. Mehaffey, Sec.

It is seldom that we are called upon to chronicle a more affecting death than the above.  Tis true, Death too often selects as a mark for its unerring shaft the brightest gems of earth, reaching the vitals of those upon whom the morn of life has broken with unwonted brightness. Thus, was it in this case.  Mr. Lockwood was a young man of promise and had, by his amiable disposition and Christian virtues, endeared himself to all with whom he had formed an acquaintance while a resident in our city.  He was somewhat indisposed on Wednesday, but was not considered seriously ill until Friday morning, when his disease assumed an alarming character, consciousness of his situation forsook him, and the sequel is told. The first news his afflicted parents were doomed to receive of the sickness or death of a beloved son, was a letter, a part of which was in his own handwriting and which he had commenced a few days previous, informing them that he was in comparative good health.  What a sad epistle!  One half penned by the hand of him they loved and cheerfully written, the other half penned by a friend, informing them that that was the last sad relic - the last clear recollection of parents and home that it was his lot to enjoy.  How frail and easily severed is the brittle thread of life!  From every chamber of death, and new made grave, the warning comes to all "be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh."  New Haven Courier

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 9, 1845

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. David C. McAllister to Mrs. Hannah Cooper, all of Binghamton.

In Rush township, Pa. on the 23d ult. by Elder A. L. Post, Mr. Samuel Castle of Binghamton [Broome co. NY] to Miss Sarah Parmelia Picket of the former place.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], on Thursday evening the 2d inst.  by the Rev. Mr. Barker, Mr. John Wentz to Miss Jane [Lewis] daughter of Abijah Lewis, all of Union.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 26th ult. by the Rev. Thomas W. Jackson, Mr. Armsted Thomas of Carbondale, Pa., to Miss Mary  M. Potter of Binghamton.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 16, 1845

Death

January 14, at the residence of her son, Mrs. Delia Munsell, aged 80 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 23, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY], on the evening of the 13th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, David L. Bartlett, Esq., of Baltimore to Miss Sarah Abbe, of Hartford, Conn.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday the 8th inst. of scarlet fever, Alice [Johnson] infant daughter of Thomas and Primrose Johnson, aged 11 months.

Letter from the Civil War, January 1863 (M.C. Cafferty - 1st NY Cavalry)

 Union News, Union, NY [Broome Co. NY], February 5, 1863

Camp at Winchester, Va., Jan. 20th, 1863

Friend Mart:  This is the first opportunity I have had to write you since I received yours.  We were ordered out at 4-1/4 o'clock on the 4th, for a two days' scout.  We left Camp according to orders and went to Smithfield and back as far as Martinsburg, which place is 7 miles from North Mountain Station, where we then camped.  We halted there for a rest, and for the Colonel to make his report to the General of the scout.  The General told the Col. that he had just received a dispatch that General Millroy wanted a Regiment of Cavalry immediately, so he ordered us to this place, where we arrived at 8 o'clock on the morning of the 5th, making a distance of 71 miles in 28 hours.  What do you think of that kind of soldering?  I was tired and it was very cold and to make it more pleasant it commenced raining and snowing after we got in, and we without tents.  You have no idea what we have to suffer sometimes.  On the 8th we were ordered out on another scout, to find out where the enemy was, but not to draw on any engagement. We went a back road to a place called Woodstock, thirty miles towards Staunton.  There we surprised their pickets, capturing eight prisoners and 26 horses.  There were but about thirty men in all at that place. The others hid in the town. We did not think proper to stay and hunt them up, and so came back on the pike, passed through Strausburg which is 12 miles from here, I believe. We got back to Camp about 4 o'clock the next morning, being away from Camp nineteen hours and traveling just 60 miles.  Our tents have come up, and we have them pitched on the hill just at the north end of the city.  On the 17th we were ordered on another scout to Front Royal and Pernville.  On this scout we travelled 48 miles in 18 hours.  On the 19th we were ordered out again. We went to Newtown, Middletown - crossed from the Staunton pike to the Front Royal pike, and back to Camp, - going 45 miles between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.  We have had orders to build stables and fix up winter quarters, which are now finished.  I have a wall tent, got a floor laid, bunk built, and table, also have a nice cast iron stove, with an oven - and am fixed up very comfortable.

General Millroy is commanding officer of all the forces here, amounting to about 6,000.  He has issued an order and caused it to be posted all over the city, that all negroes held as slaves are free, and advising them to leave, which a great many are doing.  

All the railroad buildings here are burnt down.  I understand Gen. Banks caused them to be burnt as they were filled with stores, and he could not get them away when he retreated.  The citizens here are very destitute of almost every necessary of life.  The Gen. won't let them have anything from the Commissary unless they will take the oath.  There are some that will almost starve before they will do that. There are but five or six Union families in the city I understand.

I have been quite unwell for the last ten days but am feeling much better at present.

Well, I will close for fear of occupying too much of your time.  Hope to hear from you soon again.  Direct to Co. C, 1st N.Y. Cavalry, Winchester, Va. in care of Lieut. O.B. Knowles.

Your ob't servant, M.C. Cafferty, 1st or Orderly Sergeant.

Vital Records, Otsego & Broome Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 28, 1855

Marriages

On Tuesday, March 13, 1855, by Rev. Ira H. Hogan, Solomon C. Warren, M.D. of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Pearson of Roseboom, Otsego County, N.Y.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. A.R. Wells, Mr. John N. Stevens to Miss Ann E. Byard all of Otsego.

At the Hotel of H. Groat Esq. in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. C.W. Tomlinson, Mr. Joseph Yeomans of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Dykman of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY], March 16, Mrs. Huldah C. [Hazerms] relict of the late Rev. E.L. Hazerms(?).

Died in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday the 17th inst. Charles Little aged twelve years; on Thursday following, Isaac Seelye Little, aged about eight years, and on the next Saturday morning, Alice Little, an infant, aged about one year and two months; the youngest children of David H. and Julia E. Little.

Coroner's inquest:  An Inquest was held before Coroner Winne on the body of Jesse Cary of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, 20th inst.  He had come to the public house of Mr. Frink, at Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] apparently in his usual health, about 7 o'clock that morning, was in and about the barn for some time when he went to the house and asked for something to eat, which was furnished him.  Soon after he complained of being sick; said he had an unusual pain in and about the heart and wished to be put to bed.  He was found dead in about 30 minutes after.  The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, May 8, 1847

Marriage

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 22d ult. by the Rev. A Parralee, Mr. Philander Graham to Mrs. Lavanita S. Marks, both of Middlefield.

Deaths

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th ult. Alonzo Bullis in the 18th year of his age.

At Hopeville (Hartwick) [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mr. Francis Brazie in the 41st year of his age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 22d, Mr. Peter H. Smith, formerly of Rensselaer [Albany Co. NY], aged 77.

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] April 21, Adeline [Cook] daughter of Daniel G. Cook, Esq., aged 21 years.

Union News, Union, NY, January 15, 1863

Marriages

In Apalachin [Tioga Co. NY] on Sunday, Jan. 14th, 1863, by George Cooper, Esq., Mr. Joseph Vangorder and Miss Sarah Travis, all of Apalachin.

In Union Centre [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 1st, 1863, by Rev. G.N. Todd, Mr. L.T. Ellis of Schoharie Co. [NY] to Miss Anna De St. Croix of Union Centre.

Deaths

On Boswell Hill in this town [Union Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday eve, Jan. 6th, 1863, Mr. Fletcher Mason aged about 20 years.  Mr. M. died of a disease contracted while in the service of his country.  Another victim to this terrible rebellion.

At the General Hospital, Harper's Ferry, on the 27th of December last, Serg't Stephen J. Lovelace, of Co. I of the 137th Reg't N.Y.S.V., aged 31 years, 3 months and 3 days.  

Serg't Lovelace was born at Towanda, Pa., but the for the past ten years has been a resident of this State [NY] and enlisted in his reg't from Berkshire, Tioga Co. [NY] early in the formation of that regiment.  He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss, who deserve the sympathies of all loyal people.  He falls, another victim to this accursed rebellion and his memory calls loudly upon our people to exert every effort to crush it before others of our fairest sons shall be offered up as sacrificed to their unholy ambition. S.M.P.

Union News, Union, NY, January 29, 1863

Marriage

In Binghamton, Jan. 21st, 1868, by Rev. W.V. Garner, Mr. John L. Mersereau of Union [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Kate M. Bartholomew of the former place.

Deaths of Soldiers

Mr. Thomas Abberly, a private in Co. A 143d Regiment N.Y.S.V. died a few days since in the Regimental Hospital of quick consumption.  He was an only son of unblemished character, quiet and unobtrusive and of industrious habits [Monticello Watchmen]

We fully endorse the above, Thomas being an only son of a beloved sister of the Editor of the News, who has sacrificed is life int he service of his country.  We feel to mourn with our sister in this sudden bereavement.  Let us cling, dear sister, to Him who is able to bear our burden, remembering that we all are fast "passing away," and it will be but a short time ere we shall arrive "at Home," where "The weary soul shall find rest."

"We'll stand the storm, it won't be long; / The heavenly port is nigh, / We'll stand the storm, it won't be long; / We'll anchor by and by."

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Died in Virginia, near Union Mills on the 24th of Dec. 1862 of the smallpox, Mr Franklin G. [Cummings] son of Mr. O.D. Cummings of Maine in this County [Broome Co. NY] aged 25 years and 3 months.  

Franklin enlisted about the 1st of October last in the 151st Regiment Pa. Vol. and went to the seat of war and has thus early been cut down as another victim of this rebellion.