Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847, 1849 & 1878

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 3, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego  Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bartlett, Henry S.  Hubby to Sarah Hutchins, all of this place.

In Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 23d ult. by the Rev. A. E. Campbell, Andrew H. Todd to Henrietta J. [Alma] daughter of Walter Alma.

In Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. J.J. W. Philips, Sylvester Lyman of New York to Elvira Goodyear of the former place.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th ult. by the Rev. Mr. North, James Young of Warren, Herkimer County [NY] to Amma O. Gilchrist of the former place.

In Albany, [Albany Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by the Rev. E. Armitage, Davis Batesu of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to Sally Diefendorf of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY].

 Fairhaven, Mass., on the 16th inst. by the Rev. J. Roberts, James O. Morse of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. nY]  Miss Georgia A. Whitwill of the former place.

Deaths

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Aida Jane [Worden] wife of Moses Worden, aged 27 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the wwd ult. John R. Bowdish aged 63 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th ult, LKouise [Engle] wife of Martin Engle, aged 31 years.

In the above place, on the 21st ult. Mrs. Elizabeth [Henry] wife of the late Wells Henry aged 87 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 6, 1849

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 31st ult., John Nearing to Miss Hannah S. Candall.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. Samuel Kimball to Miss Jane Nailor.

Deaths

In Scott, Cortland County [NY] very suddenly on the morning of Wednesday the 9th ult., Mr. Albigence Waldo int he 65th year of his age.

Mr. Waldo was a native of Pomfret, Ct., and was born Jan. 29, 1785.  He was left an orphan at the age of nine years, consequently, was left alone on life's tempestuous sea at that tender age, without chart or compass to guide him into a peaceful harbor.  When he had reached a sufficient age, he went to a trade and at the expiration of his apprenticeship he commenced the study of medicine.  At the age of 21 he sailed to Paris for the purpose of visiting the French Hospitals, during which tour he suffered shipwreck.  Having married in 1813 he took up his residence in Cherry Valley, Otsego County [NY] where he remained 20 years. He was in that village, a proprietor of a very extensive cabinet and chair manufactory and a practitioner of medicine, which latter was attended with great success.  In the spring of '33 he removed to Scott, Cortland County [NY] where he retired on a farm.  He continued in the enjoyment of the religion which he professed to the last and died in the triumphs of the Christian faith.  Rochester Christian Adv.

In East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st ult, Mr. Gabriel Dutcher, aged 66 years.

In West Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. James Edward Fitch aged 2 years and 27 days.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th ult. Henry Bovear aged about 35 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th ult. Mr. Peter Butler aged 42 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 22, 1878

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], March 13 at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. E.O. Herdman, Wm. S. Andrews of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Aggie S. Rowe of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] March 10 by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, Jackson Mayse of Delhi, and Miss Maggie Kent of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY].

At the Presbyterian parsonage, Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.M Chase, Charles D. McCormack and Helen Utter both of Worcester.

Deaths

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] March 19, William Northcott aged 77 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 19  Smith J. Wilber.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] March 13, John Cook aged 69 years.  Mr. Cook was one of the Directors of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad.  His funeral on the 15th was attended by Directors Sherman, Harder and Westover.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 6, Edward M. Hudson aged 55 years.  He married Elizabeth Deitz of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY[ and leaves five children.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] March 18, Abbie E. Hinds [Bailey], wife of Erwin H. Bailey in the 29th year of her age.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], 17th inst. N. Adellia Hoibbs aged 55 years.

Philetus Smith, living near Noblesville [Otsego Co. NY], was found dead in his bed on the morning of March 6th.  It is supposed he died in a fit.  He was sixty-eight years of age.

Ouleout, Delaware Co. NY:  The funeral services of BennyAnderson aged three years, who died with scarlet fever, were held at the M.E. church on the 7th.  Last Thursday the funeral of a younger child of the same family was held at the same place.  They were children of Warren Anderson.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1819 & 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 6, 1819

Deaths

At his seat on Long Island, in the 80th year of his age, Samuel Jones, Esq. formerly of the City of New York.  He was the first Comptroller of the State under the new organization of the Treasury and for several years a Senator in our Legislature.

In York District (S.C.), Mr. William Henry in the 104th year of his age.  He was a native of Ireland and emigrated to America in 1733.

At New York, Mr. Anson Clark ae 23 years, formerly of Delaware Co. [NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 14, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], March 9th, Annie May [Westlake] daughter of Dr. J.A Westlake, aged 2 years 4 months and 2 days.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], March 10th, Jennie M. [Pier] daughter of George Pier, aged 7 months.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 23d, '78, Alanson Briggs aged 76 years, formerly of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] March 3d, Sam'l Van Schaick aged 50 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, Lucretia [Sharp] wife of Orrin Sharp, aged 78 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 3d, Sterling W. [Howard] only child of Chas. and Lucy Howard, aged 9 months.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], March 9th, Mrs. Eliza Bailey formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] aged 64 years.

At Flatbush, L.I., March 8th, '78, Minnie Newton [Bartlett] wife of Homer L. Bartlett, M.D. and eldest daughter of Floyd and Amelia Bailey of New York.

George H. Marvin died at his late residence in his native village of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday, March 6th in the 44th year of his age.  For several years his health has been feeble, yet he has been an active, energetic and influential man.  For 25 years a prominent member of the M.E. Church, his consistent Christian character and conduct have rendered him a great blessing to the church and world.  He was a man whose stern integrity and conscientiousness won for him the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.  Brother Marvin was a man who dared do right, irrespective of party or other interests and his name and character will long survive him with increasing admiration.  In his removal our village has sustained a great loss.

The little three-years-old son of Orville Coats of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] fell from the 2d story of a dwelling to the sidewalk in Albany on the 3d inst, was taken up insensible and died soon after.  The little one was brought to Cherry Valley for interment.

Dr. A.C. Bunn of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] went as Physician to the Episcopal mission at Wuchang, China, about four years ago.  In a recent letter to his relatives in Otsego, he spoke of his wife's health as not being very good and also intimated an intention to return home at no distant day.  Last week they received a letter from Bishop Williams quoting a telegram from Wuchang, announcing the death of Mr. Bunn.  It is a question whether Doctor or Mrs. Bunn is meant, and for the present a double sorrow attaches to the intelligence.  More definite intelligence is daily expected.  Doct. Bunn has accomplished much good in his position during the time he has filled it, and his many friends here will learn of this sad news with the most sincere regret.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriage

Feb. 28:  At the residence of the bride's parents in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Blanchard, Miss Matilda Gardiner to Lee Gillett of New Lisbon.

May the graces be combined in the charming wife, / While the poets sing of their perfect life; / Crowning their future with success, / Perfect peace and happiness.

Deaths

March 6:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Philetus Smith, aged 68 years.

March 8:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], of pneumonia, Mr. Elijah Tracy aged 70 years.

Mr. Elijah Tracy, an old and respected citizen of this town, died at his residence on Friday, 8th inst., aged 70 years.  Thus, one by one are our fathers passing away.  The month of March seems to be a fatal time for the aged.  The funeral exercises were held at the Baptist Church last Sunday.

March 11:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Andrew Swarthout aged about 78 years and 10 months.

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March 6:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. David E. Whitcomb, aged 77 years and six months.

Last Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m. after an illness of six days, Mr. David E. Whitcomb died.  Mr. Whitcomb was born in the town of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], August 31st, 1800, in which town he lived until about eighteen years ago, when he purchased the Jacob K. Lull farm, where he resided till the day of his death.  During a married life of over fifty-seven years, he and the companion of his youthful days, about his own age (who, at the time of his death was, and is yet, confined to her bed with the same disease that ended his days - pneumonia; consequently she could not see him), had raised a family of eight children - five daughters and three sons, all grown to men and women; all of whom were permitted to be around his bedside and administer to his wants.  D.E. Whitcomb was a man beloved by his family, much respected by his neighbors and fellow townsmen and by his brethren in the Baptist Chruch regarded as an earnest, consistent Christian, having been a professor of religion for more than sixty-seven years.  He was baptized in 1816 but found his Saviour when only nine years of age and from that time to his death had strong faith in the religion of Jesus Christ. A large circle of relatives and friends mourn his death.

His funeral was attended at the Baptist Church last Saturday, at which time a large congregation of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to a departed friend.  His pastor, A.S. Hobart, assisted by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, Rector of Zion Chruch, officiated.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 13, 1820

Marriages

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th Dec. last by the Rev. Mr. Fenn, Mr. Isaac Wilcox to Miss Harriet Dayton.

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. O. Mack, Mr. James Treadwell to Mrs. Catharine Ellarson widow of the late Wm. Ellarson, of Broome, Schoharie County [NY].

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Seth Williston of Durham, Green Co. [NY], Mr. Abraham C. Bogardus of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Fanny M. Pendell of the former place.

On the 5th inst. by H.R. Phelps, Esq., Mr. John Maxwell to Miss Malinda Chase daughter of W. Chase, Esq. both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Ithaca, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 21st of Dec. last, Mr. David B Beers formerly and for many years a respectable merchant of this County [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 27, 1820

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Scoville, Mr. William Baker aged 67 years to the widow Elizabeth Braughton, aged 61.

On the same evening, by H.R. Phelps, Esq. Mr. Anson Tiffany to Miss Polly Rich of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Scoville, Mr. John W. Denniston of Cairo, Green Co. [NY] to Miss Phoebe Heath.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. William Bakeley to Miss Polly Cooley.

In Roxbury [Albany Co. NY], Mr. Liberty Preston to Miss Betsey More.

Also, Mr. Jacob Keator to Miss Betsey Smith.

Also, Mr. Henry Leonard to Miss Huldah Hull.

Death

It is our melancholy task to record an accident the most afflicting and heart-rending by which a young man in the vigor of life, who had, by his affectionate disposition, amiable deportment, and virtuous conduct, endeared himself to numerous connections and friends was suddenly taken from time into eternity.  In the forenoon of Tuesday the 11th instant, William Augustus Morris aged twenty-three years, son of General Jacob Morris, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], was engaged in cutting and thawing the ice from a water wheel in the bark mill owned by him and his brother, Jacob, and after having effected his object, it is supposed he hoisted the gate and stepped upon one of the buckets to aid in starting the wheel, when it moved with more ease than was expected, by which he lost his balance and was precipitated into the wheel and instantly killed, a bucket having struck him near the shoulders and literally smashed him against the bulk head.  From the time he procured the hot water at his boarding house, till he was found by his brother, could not have exceeded thirty minutes, and it is probably he had not been within the wheel half that time, yet the vital spark was wholly extinguished.  There can be no doubt but his death was instantaneous, as it is said the distance between the bucket and bulkhead does not exceed two inches.  Notwithstanding the confinement of his breast and shoulders within so short a compass, yet apparently there was not a bone broken and the only bruises upon his body were found upon his breast and back.  On Thursday at 3 o'clock, he was committed to his mother earth, in the family burying ground attended by a vast concourse of relatives, friends and acquaintances, who had assembled at the mansion of his father, to perform the last sad offices to the body of him who but lately was full of life and vigor, animated, social, friendly.  

This is indeed an awful calamity.  A young man, surrounded by prospects the most flattering, on whom parental love had showered its blessings and brotherly and sisterly affection concentered, so suddenly cut off as a "encumberer of the ground". is an affliction too cutting and heart riving to admit of consolation. Still it is from our Heavenly father, whose "ways are past finding out," and submission to the dispensations of his providence is enjoined as a duty.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 10, 1820

Marriages

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Captain Daniel Bush of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Silliman of the former place.

At the same place by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Richard Peters, jun. to Miss Polly Wilcox.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 16th Sept. last Mr. John Russell to Miss Catharine Tholborn, daughter of Mr. Aaron Tholborn.

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Scofield, Isaac Higley to Miss Phoebe M. Johnson daughter of William Johnson, Esq., of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 24, 1820

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, Mr. Daniel Blair to Miss Sally M. Maxwell.

In Roxbury [Albany Co. NY] by the Rev O Mack, Mr. Garret H. Tenbrook to Mrs. Lois Sears.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY, 1845

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 2, 1845 

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Samuel R .Meredith of Carbondale, Pa., to Miss Betsey R. Russell of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 23, 1845

Marriage

On Thursday morning, 17th inst., by the Rev. D.D. Gregory.  Mr. E. O'Mera Goodrich, junior editor of the Bradford (Towanda) Reporter, to Miss Susannah O'Harra of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening the 13th inst., Mrs. Currance [Ward] wife of Calvin Ward, aged 37 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 30, 1845

Marriage

In Plymouth, Chenango County [NY], on Tuesday the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Lawton, Mr. C.H. Crosby, merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ruth R. Per Lee daughter of Walter Per Lee, Esq. of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 13, 1845

Death

At Nineveh [Broome Co. NY], on the 15th inst. after a protracted illness of five years, Edgar [Edgerton] son of Hial and Lydia Edgerton, aged fifteen years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 20, 1845

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] very suddenly on Sunday last, William Wallace Peabody aged about twenty years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 10, 1845

Marriage

In Montrose Pa., on the morning of the 28th ult., by Eld D. Dimock, Luther Radger Esq. of Harpersville, Broome Co. N.Y., and Mrs. Betsey D. Avery of the former place.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. James Smead aged 71 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

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

Marriages

BETTS - SINES:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Wm. H. Betts of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emogene Sines of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

CRANDALL - CROZIER:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Frank Crandall and Miss Fannie Crozier both of Norwich.

MERRILL - WALLS:  At Milwaukee, Feb. 25th, '78, at the bride's Father's by the Rev. Edward Ellis, Fred A. Merrill to Ida Belle Walls.  Both of Milwaukee [WI].

Deaths

BILLINGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Mrs. Nellie [Billings] wife of Charles Billings, aged 44 years.

SKILLMAN:  In Zumbrota, Minn., Feb. 23d, Delbert [Skillman] twin brother to Lambert Skillman, and son of John and Clarinda Skillman, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 9 years and 10 months.

BOYDEN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], March 6th, Ann Eliza [Boyden] wife of Murry Boyden, aged 16 years and four months.

WILLCOX:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merritt, March 4th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, wife of the late Whitman Willcox, aged 78 years and 10 months.

LYON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Freddie [Lyon] son of G.W. and Frances Lyon, aged 4 years 11 months and 2 days.

With God a dear one reigneth, / And beckons you away / To plains where a spirit gaineth / Bright views of heavenly day. / There smiling at the glory / Of that bright and happy place / Your loved one sings the story / Of pure, redeeming grace.

News Item

Albert P. Benedict who was committed to the Cortland County jail last week in default of $600 bail, for having more wives than the law allows, was on Wednesday brought before Judge Smith, of Cortland, on a writ of habeas corpus, who ordered his discharge from custody.  It appears that Benedict was married to a Mrs. Borden of Norwich in 1860 and lived with her several years, raising a family of three children.  Last summer he discovered that her first husband was not dead, and this caused him to leave her.  He went to Cortland and soon married a Miss VanBuren, a very respectable young lady, with whom he lived until arrested on charge of bigamy, preferred by his first wife last week.  prisoner's counsel insisted that the marriage between the prisoner and Mrs. Broden was absolutely void and that therefore the crime of bigamy had not been committed.  Decision was rendered as above stated.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 6, 1878

Deaths

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Clarissa Benedict took place on Saturday, from Christ's church.   Mrs. B. was a sister of Samuel A. Smith and was the last of that generation.  Her death occurred in Afton Feb. 28th and her age was 81 years.

The little four months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Brown died on the 23d ult.  It was an only child and dearly beloved and will be missed.  None but the mother can know how much.  They have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends.

"She is not dead, the child of your affection, / But gone unto that school / Where she no longer needs your poor protection, / And Christ himself doth rule."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 7, 1878

Death

In Barker [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mrs. Sally Eldredge, aged 78 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 9, 1878

Marriages

GRAVELDING - BRINON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Joseph Gravelding to Miss Emily Brinon, all of Sherburne.

COSSETT - BERRILL:  At Grace Church, Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 19th, by Rt. Rev. D.T. Huntington, D.D., Rev. Frederick B. Cossett of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Minnie [Berrill] daughter of Richard Berrill, of Waterville.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriage

Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], Our friend and neighbor Mr. Elial Birch has again taken unto himself, according to Divine Instructions, a wife.  He was married to a Mrs. Birch of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday of this week.  We wish the newly married couple much success and that their lives may glide on in one continual happy summer of wedded bliss.

Death

The remains of Mrs. Patchin were brought to this place for interment on Saturday of last week, from her late residence in Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].  She was formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriages

DAVIS - BABCOCK:  In Deruyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Franklin P. Davis to Miss Ella C. Babcock all of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

PHELPS - DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Charles W. Phelps of Beaver Dam, Schuyler Co. N.Y. to Miss Clarinda Davis of Lincklaen.

RORAPAUGH -DWIGHT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. J. Rorapaugh of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie M. Dwight of Cincinnatus.

BENNETT - ELMENDORF:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d, by Rev. J.M. Clarke, Mr. Alfred A. Bennett of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary L. Elmendorf of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

SMITH - JOHNSON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 13th, by Rev. L.H. Halsey, Mr. Frank L. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss C.M. Johnson of Farmer Village, N.Y. [Seneca Co.].

ELWOOD - FERGUSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 21st by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. Solomon A. Elwood to Miss Jennie E. Ferguson.

New Berlin, Chenanog Co. NY:  We can report two weddings which occurred last week.  Mr. J.H. Bell of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss M.E. Jeffrey youngest daughter of Prof. G. Jeffrey were married February 26th.  About forty guests were witnesses of the pleasant event.  "Maime" received many fine presents, as well as an excellent husband.  She is worthy of all.  Mr. Bell and His bride left the same day for a visit among friends.

Another wedding occurred on the evening of February 27th at the residence of John Miller of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].  Mr. James Grover and Miss Lany Miller were married by Rev. N.J. Hawley. The bride received several nice presents from friends and relatives among them was a gold watch and chain, valued at about one hundred dollars.

Deaths

BUTTS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 5th, Georgie [Butts] son of Daniel G. and Susan Butts aged 4 years.

INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. Lyman H. Ingraham aged 52 years.

RAY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. James Ray aged 83 years.

STEERE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Rev. Cyrus Steere aged 76 years.

RATHBONE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Pearl [Rathbone] daughter of Ansel and Bessie Rathbone.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1878:  A little daughter of A.J. Rathbun died very suddenly a few days since.  They had returned from a visit and Mrs. R. laid the child down while she started the fire.  It died in a few moments.

RICE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st, Hannah [Rice] wife of Stillman Rice, aged 77 years.

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Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Feb. 28, 1878:  Mr. Orrin Gridley, living about two miles north of here [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], met with a shocking accident on Saturday last by which he lost his right hand.  As we learn the particulars, Mr. Gridley was engaged at his barn cutting feed in a horsepower cutter when the fingers were caught by the knives of the machine and before he could extricate them, his hand and arm were drawn in midway to the elbow, cutting them in slices and dropping on the floor.  Through the presence of mind of a lad present, the machine was stopped and Mr. G. succeeded in releasing his arm and going to his house when the frightful hemorrhage was arrested.  Drs. Spencer of our place and McFarland of Oxford were immediately summoned and proceeded to amputate the arm below the elbow.  At this writing Mr. G. is as comfortable as could be expected.

We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Orrin Gridley of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], whose shocking accident we mentioned in our last issue. it having taken place just a week after the accident, on Saturday last.  Fears were entertained from the first of his recovery, owing to the great shock to his nervous system, as well as loss of blood and superadded to these erysipelas set in, finally terminating in gangrene and death.   Mr. Gridley was an old resident of that town and will be missed among its farmers and businessmen.  He was about sixty years of age and leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 6, 1878:  Orrin Gridley, who was so seriously injured on the -?- by having his arm drawn into a machine as to necessitate amputation, died on Sunday from the result of his injuries.  After amputation the arm was apparently doing well until late in the week when mortification set in which ended his life.  The deceased was a well-to-do farmer a respected citizen and an honest man and one universally esteemed by the whole community.  He leaves a family.

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VAN EMBERGH:  In Honolulu, H.I., Jan. 27th, Mr. David G. Van Emberg aged 50 years, son of the late Thomas Van Embergh, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Many of our older citizens remember David G. Van Embergh, son of the late Thomas Van Embergh, of this town.  A Honolulu (Hawaiian Island) paper gives the particulars of his accidental death in that city recently.  He had left the dinner table at his boarding house and repaired to his room on the second floor and in a few minutes the inmates were startled by the crash of breaking timbers and the thud of a falling body on the hard ground in the yard.  When they rushed out of the house, they found the lifeless body of Mr. Van Embergh lying in the area in the yard, immediately under a veranda, the railing of which had given way, while he was probably leaning against it and he losing his balance, was precipitated to the ground.  From a contused wound on his left temple, it was evident that he struck upon his head, and the force of the fall and the weight of his body broke his neck.  The railing against which he leaned was rotten and the distance which he fell about fifteen feet.  He went to Honolulu from San Francisco in December last, where he was engaged in working at his trade as ornamental painter and paper hanger.  The U.S. Consul, Dr. Scott, being notified of the accident, repaired immediately to the scene of the accident and took charge of the body and the effects of the deceased.  There were no papers found to indicate that he was a married man.  From letters found in his trunk, it is shown that he has been in California since 1852.  Among his effects were found a certificate of deposit of Bishop & Co. Bankers of Honolulu for $600 with a credit of $50, endorsed on the back of the certificate.  From the testimony of those who were acquainted with the deceased, he was a quiet man, of good habits.  He had engaged passage for Oregon, intending to leave in a few days.  Deceased was fifty years of age, and a brother of Thomas Ven Embergh, Esq., of Utica [Oneida Co. NY]

The Utica Sunday Tribune, of March 3d, has the following paragraph:

"During the week just past, Thomas Van Embergh, Esq., received tidings from Dr. J. Scott, United States Consul at Honolulu, Hawaii Islands, of the death of his brother David.  David Van Embergh was one of the original Californians, going to that country in 1848.  He has remained at the West ever since, visiting his relatives in this vicinity only three times.  It was thoughtful of Consul Scott to notify Mr. Van Embergh's relatives of his death and they appreciate the courtesy.  Paymaster John R. Carmody, of Ilion, is also at Honolulu and with Consul Scott has tendered any service the family may desire to have rendered."

Deceased last visited Norwich on Thanksgiving Day, 1871, when all the remaining children of the family (Mrs. Culver, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Durand, David G. and Thomas Van Embergh) spent the day at the old homestead in the valley for the last time together.

Letters from the Civil War, February 1863 (Capt. H.W. Shipman)

 Letter From Capt. H.W. Shipman

Binghamton Republican

Aquia Creek. Va. Feb. 23. 1963

Friend Stuart:  I see that my name is spelled right in your paper, and I am not shot in the back, and consequently cannot claim to have arrived at that military glory that Doctor Martin so often spoke of at Rexford's corner.  How many of those that used to assemble there have gone!  Doctor Jackson, whom we used to meet there, was the last man that I expected to hear was dead, as I left him hale and hearty as he wished me well as I left Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  Since I wrote you, I have visited Alexandria and the hotel where the gallant Ellsworth fell.  It is a dark looking place, fit only for such a deed of treason.  While I was in Alexandria, I found a great number of Binghamton men and felt much at home.  J. Whitney, who was not taken prisoner was there and met me with his usual politeness and made my stay very pleasant.  I would like to tell you all that occurred in this letter but there were so many Binghamton boys there that I cannot mention them all.  H. Saunders is running a government bakery doing a good thing for himself and the government.  I stayed with him overnight.  I am proud to say that whenever I met Binghamton men and I meet them every week, they are right every time, and there is a sympathy manifested that we don't know of until we meet far away from home.

Jan. 10th, 1863, Orders:  Orders for five days rations and to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice continued until the 19th, when we left our beautiful camp at Fairfax and started for the front and expected to be in the fight at Fredericksburgh, but the next day after we started, it began to rain, and such mud!  If I should tell the truth there are hardly any of your readers who would believe me.  We very much regretted that Col. Knox and Bob Andrews did not join G.M. Doolittle who was with us when we started and came with us and saw the elephant.  They were all from Windsor and they would have seen something to talk about as long as they lived.  I had the roll called and all answered to their names, but when night came, I found that none answered except Doolittle.  They must look out for I shall have them arrested when I come home and bring them back with me.  Doolittle stood it like a Major and when we arrived at Aquia Creek we gave him a furlough for his energy and faithfulness in helping the men out of the mud on the march.  There are a good many things connected with our march that I cannot write about.  But I am proud of the 137th.  We have gone through much fatigue & hard labor both officers and men, from hard marches and sickness.  There has been no shrinking from any duty that we have been called upon to perform.  Col. Ireland often set us an example on the march by carrying the soldier's muskets and equipage and often would give the care worn his horse to ride and take his place on foot, cheering and encouraging his men through snow and mud.  His Regiment would not change him for any military man in the army.

Some way it always happens that we are always in the mud when it should be dry.  For a week before the last advance on Fredericksburgh the roads were dry and hard. There is a screw loose somewhere or Fredericksburgh would have been in our hands before this time. We were seven days marching from Fairfax Station to Aquia Landing.  It is about the same quality of soil that I described in my last letter and if it was in the possession of the Northern men with their industry it would soon become the garden - the garden of the world.  Its mild climate and fine soil so easily brought to and tilled, would soon fill the markets of the north with nearly all of the fruits of tropical regions.

If I know the North, they will not give up the ship until the hand of honest industry shall be protected even here in old Virginia.  If I should say that we often find grapevines that are four or eight inches through at the butt and measure 200 feet in length you would ask how large the grapes grow.  If I am in old Virginia next September, then I will let you know.

We are now encamped near Aquia Landing on a hill that commands and overlooks the little stream that we once before crossed at Harper's Ferry but now has grown to be a river four or five miles wide and dotted with hundreds of steamers and ships of all descriptions. We can see up and down the river for miles.  Between us and the Potomac are the remains of the Rebel fortifications where they continued to let loose their dogs of war at our shipping as they passed up and down the river. The dock where the business is done is one mile from us in full sight.

As we marched up to our camp and looked at the busy scene before us, I said to myself, I will put for that place (cars running and loading and unloading, it looked like our depot at Binghamton).  I shall see someone from there. Although almost worn out after seven days march, I off with my harness, leaving it with my trusty servant Dan and before I had fairly got there, I heard someone in the crowd call loudly for Capt. Shipman.  It was a son of widow Chase of Binghamton.  Welcome is a friend in time of need.  Weary and hungry and cold, after having lived on pork and hard tack you may imagine how I felt as I went to his tent and found beef steak cooking.  It was so fine that the potatoes, coffee or something else took the bad taste out of it and think of it, a bunk with straw in it and blankets to sleep on.  Such luxury is not found in the army regulations.  Soon I exchanged congratulations with Devoe, Whitney and others from B. wrapped myself in my friend's blankets with the Potomac on three sides of me and soon its dark blue waves rocked me to sleep with the pleasant dreams of the soldier of the dear ones that he has left behind.

I started for camp and have been busy every day in making ourselves huts and getting into shape so as to live comfortably.  Since we have had a number of Broome County men to visit us and if I fail to note all it will be for want of time, as I shall be on duty every day until I start for Binghamton on a ten days furlough.  H. and G. Dusenberry spent a day or two with us.  We could not give them very comfortable quarters, for we had just arrived here and had not got our house fixed or furnished. We say now, all come and if we don't put the white linen on, you may report us.

We were made glad by the Colesville men who came to see us.  L. and E. Northup, E.L. Mudge, P. Pratt and H.W. Mayhew.  I went to the front with them and they have seen some of the horrors of this terrible war.  As we strolled along the banks of the Rappahannock in mud knee deep with the city of Fredericksburgh in full view as near as Binghamton is from Camp Susquehanna, we could see the rebels as they passed from post to post.  Desolate indeed, as all around on our side not a fence or tree to be seen as far as the eye can reach.

The Lacy House once the resort of the chivalry and fashion looks like a deserted castle.  It is nearly as large as the inebriate Asylum at B. and is now occupied by our soldiers for a Guard House and the playgrounds and the walks once filled with the rose and cypress and one hundred acres of fruit trees are laid low by the ax and artillery.

Old Virginia has suffered for her treason and nothing but free labor and free schools can save her from a dreary and barren waste.  I think the secesh from Colesville will now be with us to fight it out, till our last armed foe expires.

Quite a number of boys from the glorious 27th Regiment have made us a visit. We welcomed them as among the brave.  Among them was young Whitney, son of my old friend Hon. Franklin Whitney, looking well and waiting with much solicitude for the time when he can see home again.  I would like to write of all who had ever been to see us.  But as I hope to see you all in a few days, I can tell you all about them.

Yours truly,  H.W. Shipman.

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Death of Joseph E. Brown

Sixteenth New York Battery, Camp Berry, D.C.

Friend Stuart:  With regret we ask you to publish the death of our fellow solider, Joseph E. Brown, of Maine, Broome Co. N.Y., aged 22 years.  He died March 3d, 1863 of pneumonia, after an illness of ten days.   Mr. Brown was beloved and respected by officers and privates.  He was a cheerful and sociable companion and was ever ready to discharge his duties as a soldier, being always in his place. He was faithful and reliable.  He was of healthful countenance and his death was unexpected.  His loss is deeply felt by the Company and more than once, have I seen the cloud of sorrow on the brow at the sad remembrance of our loss.  It was the privilege of the deceased to know that his end was near, and on the morning of the day previous to his death, before disease had thrown reason from her balance, he gave directions concerning his affairs and said he should not get well.  He requested the prayers of those around him and earnestly prayed for himself.  In the latter part of the day he said to the captain, "When I am dead take me home and bury me on the hill."  He was sent home for interment.    Stiles

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1855, 1847 & 1849

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 6, 1878

Marriages

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of Gilbert Jeffrey, by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Miss Mary E. Jeffrey to James Henry Bell of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].

New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY:  Joseph Neff has made up his mind that life was naught without a wife and has accordingly married his housekeeper. Mrs. Grant.

Garrattsville Otsego Co. NY:  A wedding is quite a rarity in this village yet on the 23d of February one did actually occur, which has furnished food for the gossip ever since.  Joseph Neff, aged 82, who for several years has been a widower, made up his mind that a wife was a necessary evil, and accordingly married his housekeeper, Mrs. Grant of Ashtabula, Ohio.  Although she is forty years younger than the bridegroom, we have no doubt they will be happy.  The happy couple have gone to visit friends in Jefferson County.  [Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 7, 1878

New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY:  A grand wedding at Clinton Gardner's Feb. 28, in which his only daughter, Miss Tillie Gardner was united in marriage to Mr. Lee Gillett.  About forty guests were in attendance and all was "merry as a marriage bell."  The happy couple have gone on a bridal tour to Jefferson County.  We wish them much joy and a happy, prosperous life.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 26, 1847

Deaths

In Cohocton, Steuben County [NY] on the 16th inst. after an illness of 10 days, Mrs. Lucy [Thorp] wife of Mr. Nelson Thorp (formerly of this county) [Otsego Co. NY] and daughter of Jacob Snyder of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], aged about 38 years.  She died with the full assurance of a blessed immortality.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. Abby [Delong] daughter of Mr. Delong, aged about 4 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 8, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Feb. 28, by Rev. A. Thomas, Mr. Albert B. Youmans and Miss Julia A. Wickham, both of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 2, by Rev. H.H. Allen, Elijah W. Waters and Catharine Dumond.

At the residence of the bride's father, Robert Mein, Feb. 28, by Rev. A.G. King, Thomas Cant of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Euphemia Mein of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 27 by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Dexter Yager of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Liles Richards of Delhi.

Wells Bridge, Otsego Co. NY:  Another wedding has taken place.  Last Thursday at the home of the bride, Albert Youmans and Miss Julia Wickham, were united in holy wedlock.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], infant child of Chas. Howard.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 2, 1855

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by Rev. M.L. kern Mr. David Rose to Miss Marietta R. Rich.

At the Presbyterian Parsonage, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. C.F. Beach, Mr. W.S. Vincent to Miss Eliza J. Snell all of Springfield.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 28th inst. Mary Cordelia [Watkins] infant daughter of A.H. Watkins, aged 3 months and 8 days.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 9, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev.  Mr. Loomis, Mr. Henry B. Philips of Youngstown, Niagara Co. [NY] to Miss Eliza Fitzgerald of this village.  The happy, generous couple did not forget us poor Printers.  May happiness and prosperity ever attend them and all the little philips.

On the 27th ult. at Osgood, Canada West by the Rev. Wm. Lochead, his eldest daughter, Jane Cameron [Lochead] to Mr. James Wallace merchant at Osgood.

Deaths

In New York on the 2nd inst. Alvin Stewart, Esq. formerly of this place [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], extensively known in this and other States as a lawyer, a politician and a philanthropist.

In this village on the 6th inst.  Alice Permelia [Rudd], daughter of Mr. Ralph Rudd, aged 20 months.

We learn that a daughter of Mr. Nahum Thompson, of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY], aged 8 years, was burned to death on the 13th ult., by her clothes taking fire while in a sugarbush, a short distance from her father's house.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 23, 1849

Marriages

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th by Rev. Mr. Marvin, Mr. Johyn Norhtrup and Miss Matilda C. Stevens.

In Lodi [Seneca Co. NY], on the 20th ult. Angus Griffin and Miss Mary Sulphen.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th, Menzo Franis aged three years.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst., John [Sterricker] only son of Dr. J.W. Sterricker, aged 2 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th ult. Hannah Deyo aged 73.

On the 14th inst. at Cohoes, N.Y. [Albany Co.], Miss Laura Ann Ruggles in the 19th year of her age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of her sister, of consumption, Miss Susan Mott, aged 26 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. Mr. John Sibley, aged 75 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 30, 1849

Marriages

In Ames [Montgomery Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. C.H. Harvey, David Hotchkiss of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emily Pamer of Lodi [Seneca Co. NY].

At Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th, Mr. Peter Mumford to Miss Mary M. Stever of that place.

Deaths

At East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst., Mr. Gabriel Dutcher, aged 66 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Baker aged 77 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Ruth Tillson aged 71 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mrs. Betsey Lampman aged 26 years.

On the 15th inst., William Flint of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] was instantly killed while assisting in moving a building.  One of the levers near which he was standing slipped and struck him on the breast with such force as to kill him instantly.  Mr. Flint was a worthy and respectable citizen, about 50 years of age, and we understand he leaves a wife and four children to lament his sudden and violent death.  Delaware Gazette