Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, April 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, April 4, 1878

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], March 28th, 1878, Daniel Irish aged 85 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 18th, at his residence, R.H. Butler in the 72d year of his age.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 27th of pneumonia, Mrs. J.E. Shaver in the 71st year of her age.  She was for many years an active member of the Maryland Baptist church, she died as she lived, trusting in Jesus.

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], March 18th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Morgan S. Northrop, Mrs. Miner C. Parshall, aged 64 years.

Elizabeth Darling [Bunn] the beloved and talented wife of Dr. Albert C. Bunn, formerly of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] died in childbed at Wuchang, China, on the 28th of January, definite intelligence of which sad event reached here last week.  She was about 33 years of age, and leaves to the care of her bereaved husband three little children, the youngest about two years old.  Mrs. Bunn was, previous to her marriage, Principal of one of the public schools in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was most highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintance.  She and her husband sailed for China to become attached to the Episcopal Mission in that country in  the fall of 1871.  Her illness was of brief duration and she fell asleep murmuring the names of her darlings and saying to her husband:  "You are so kind to me."  Dr. Bunn and his children will return to this country early in June.

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At a regular meeting of Otsego Lodge No. 103, I.O. of O.F. of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased the Ruler of the Universe in His wise Providence to remove from our well beloved Brother E.H. Bailey his much loved wife who died March 18th, 1878, of diphtheria; Therefore,

Resolved, That in this bereavement we kindly offer our sympathy and condolence to our afflicted Brother and friends of the deceased, who have been called upon to mourn.  And while we would mingle our tears of sorrow with his, we would also rejoice in the consolation that she has been called to that home where there is fullness of joy and pleasure forevermore.

Resolved, That we tender to our beloved Brother our warm regards in this hour of bitter trial and invoke for him the blessings of Him who careth for the afflicted.

Resolved, That the above be published in the village papers, a copy be presented to Brother E.H. Bailey, the husband of the deceased and entered upon the minutes of this Lodge.

Committee:  G.M. Jarvis, Chas. P. Thompson, H.L. Hinman

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, April 3, 1878

Marriages

March 28:  At the hotel of W.H. Gardner, in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Harvey Harrison of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Annie E. Mickle of Morris.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Last Thursday evening Mr. Green Gardner was married to Mrs. Sidney Wood and in the performance of the ceremony, the officiating clergyman was enabled to turn wood into a green gardener.

Deaths

March 23:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Minerva B. Nearing, wife of Asa Nearing, Esq., aged 79 years, 4 months and 23 days.

The wife of Asa Nearing died on the morning of March 26 [sic].  She was in usual health until the morning of the 25th, when she was taken in a fit and died the next day.  It may be truly said that she was "one of a thousand" as in all of the years she has sojourned among us, not a word was ever heard against this good woman.  Her funeral services were held in the church at the Centre; sermon by Rev. I.J. Bailey.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Mr. Louis Marsh died last Thursday.  His remains were interred in the Prentice burying ground last Saturday at 1 o'clock, P.M.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, April 12, 1878

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents, March 28th, by Rev E. Potter, Julius Elwell of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] and Adelia M. Goodrich of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

April 2d, by Rev. W.H. Pease, Frank G. McMinn of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], and Ettie [Pooler] daughter of John Pooler of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

At the parsonage in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] April 7 by Rev. S.C. Van Camp, Andrew L. Shute of Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Jennie Howland of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], April 4th, of diptheria, Freddie [Weaver] oldest child of Fred and Hattie Weaver, aged 5 years.  On the 9th a second child died of the same disease, and yet another is not expected to recover.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], April 3d of typhoid pneumonia, Alexander S Dowle Sr. aged 66 years.

In North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], March 21, Inez Adella [Boyce] daughter of Sanford Boyce, in the eighth year of her age.

At West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], April 8th, Emma B. [Soden] wife of Wm. Sodon, Jr. aged about 20 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], April 5th, Helen Eliza [Cope] wife of Amos M. Cope, aged 47 years and 9 months.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] April --, Polly Hopkins aged 90 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], April 8th, Rev. Wm. Birdsall aged 74 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] April 10th, Silas Smith aged 83 years.  Mr. Smith was one of the first settlers of the town of Franklin and has always resided on the same farm where his father first settled.

At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 5th, suddenly, James C. Bennett of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 71 years.

A dreadful accident happened at East Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Wednesday.  Mrs. Ellen Murphy and Nellie Brassel stepped off a Central railroad train at that point, being on their way to attend a funeral, and in attempting to cross the track were struck by a mail train going west.  They were both thrown about one hundred feet and instantly killed.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

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

Marriages

GLADDING - COOK:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, by Rev. R.C. Leach, B.F. Gladding of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Jennie E. Cook of Lincklaen.

ALLEN - DAVENPORT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. C. Davenport, March 27th, by Rev. Mr. During of Georgetown, Mr. Burt Allen of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Ida Davenport of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

PEMBER - RIDDLE:  At the Presbyterian parsonage, Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, by Rev. R.A. Clare, Mr. E.S. Pember of Willet, N.Y. [Cortland Co.] to Miss Mary Riddell of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

YOUMANS - SEEBER:  In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Root, Mr. Add H. Youmans to Stella [Seeber] eldest daughter of J.B. Seeber, Esq., of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].

LAW - BROWN:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th by Rev. J. Clemens, Mr. George M. Law to Miss DeEtte A. Brown.

McKARIE - GRISWOLD:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 2d, by Rev. O.M. Martin, Mr. Francis M. McKarie to Miss Libbie Griswold, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

SHARP - BUCKINGHAM:  At the Baptist Parsonage in North Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 27th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Silas R. Sharp to Miss Mabel H. Buckingham, both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

DERMOTT - SHAW:  At South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] March 27th, 1878, by Rev. H.C. Leach, John Dermott of Otselic and Mrs. Sarah H. Shaw of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], formerly of Otselic.

One of the most pleasant and enjoyable affairs that has been brought to our notice for some time, was the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Follett of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] which occurred at their residence on Tuesday last.  A large party of their friends and neighbors assembled to extend their hearty congratulations and on the part of the host and hostess a generous hospitality was extended to their numerous guests, both in board and cheer.  Both instrumental and vocal music of a high order lent its charm to the occasion.  Many presents, both beautiful and valuable were bestowed as mementoes of the occasion and at a late hour the company dispersed, after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Follett many joys, future prosperity and unalloyed happiness.

Deaths

MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, 1878, of diphtheria, Charles A. Miller aged 11 years.

MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 24, 1878, of diphtheria, Amelia Louise Miller aged 6 years.

WADE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 19thg, of diphtheria, Grace [Wade] aged 6 years, daughter of Martin Wade.

SLATER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, Mrs. Nancy Slater, aged 57 years.

WEBB:  In Wellsboro, Pa., Feb. 18th, Mr. Orson Webb formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], aged 78 years.

BUCKINGHAM:  Reuben Buckingham, a former resident of this town [Otselic, Chenango Co. NY], died at Lenox [Madison Co. NY], last week, aged 51 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 28, 1978

Death

In North Colesville [Broome Co. NY], March 22d, Mr. Roswell Benson, aged 82 years, 10 months and 22 days.  He was a soldier in the War of 1812.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 30, 1878

Marriage

SHAW - ADAMS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th inst. by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Geo. W. Shaw and Miss Carrie R. Adams, all of this town.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 28, 1878

Marriage

BUNDY - NEFF:  At Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 21st, 1878, by Rev. S. Mandville, Richard L. Bundy of Masonville and Miss Lucy A. Neff of Barbourville [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

MOORE:  January 25th, 1878 of typhoid fever Lewis Moore aged 20 years and six months.  He was formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].

FOSTER:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 16th, 1878, Margaret W. [Foster] widow of the late John W. Foster, aged 76 years.

At Masonville, Saturday morning, March 16th, 1878, Margaret W., widow of the late John W. Foster, aged 76 years.  Between fifty and sixty years Mrs. Foster has been a member of this community, honored and respected by all.  She was a woman of strong mind and calculated to exert a decided influence in all her associations.  Fifty years ago, last February, she made a public profession of her faith in Christ, and ever maintained an active, consistent, Christian character.  But for many years past, she has been called to glorify God in the furnace of afflictions, and here her Christian character shone forth and "hope proved an anchor to the soul, sure and steadfast."  Again, and again it seemed that death was at the door, that no human frame could possibly sustain such intense sufferings.  In these seasons of distress, which were continued for days, and sometimes for weeks, her favorite expressions were "my father doeth all thing well," "let patience have her perfect work."  She had great anxiety for the salvation of her children and grandchildren yet out of Christ and was known to lie for hours on her couch of pain in prayer for them.  She often expressed the desire to depart, yet willing to wait and suffer as long as God saw best.  At last, the messenger came, not when friends were looking for him, nor armed with such terrible sufferings, but in comparative ease, the cords of life were loosened, and the glad spirit passed away, her last words being, "Let me go, let me go."

Vital Records, Binghamton Courier, January & February 1846

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 7, 1846

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Sunday Jan. 4th, by Rev. C. Darb, Mr. Justus C. Hubbard of Owego [Tioga Co. NY], to Miss Cornelia M. Furman.

At Great Bend, Pa. on New Year's Evening, by the Rev. James B McCreary, Mr. George W Dyer Merchant of Corning, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] to Miss Olive S. [McKinney] daughter of John McKinney, Esq. of the former place.

On the 24th ult. by the same, Mr. Nicholas DuBois to Miss Louisa L. [Griffin] daughter of Dr. J. Griffin, both of Great Bend, Pa.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NYH, January 14, 1846

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Edmund G. Meeker to Electa W. Austin both of Silver Lake [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Eaton, Madison County, New York on Saturday the 10th of January, Mrs. Beulah Orton relict of the late Thomas Orton, Esqr of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and mother of the editor of this paper, aged 69 years.  As a mother she will ever be held in the most grateful remembrance by her children; as a woman, her life and virtues will continue to be pointed out as patterns for her sex in the community where she was known; and as a Christian, her piety and strong faith in the Redeemer, we believe have opened before her the portals of Heaven and given her a home in the bosom of God.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 21, 1846

Deaths

In Troy, N.Y. [Rensselaer Co.] on the 13th inst. after a short illness, Aloa [Mather] wife of John C. Mather, aged 31 years 8 months and 16 days.

The deceased was an amiable and benevolent woman, an affectionate wife, a kind and devoted mother, and a faithful and pious Christian.  While her family and friends grieve her irreparable loss and early departure, they cannot but be consoled in the happy reflection that she is already reaping the joyous fruits of an interest in the atoning blood of her gracious Redeemer.

At Lenox, Mass. on Sunday the 4th inst. Rev. Samuel Shepherd D.D., Pastor of the Congregational Church in that town, aged 73 years.  Dr. Shepherd was ordained Pastor of that church April 30th, 1795.  On the 30th day of April last he preached his fiftieth anniversary sermon.  He was a man of eminent talents, piety and usefulness.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 28, 1846

Marriages

In Bridgewater, Pa. Jan. 14, by Rev. Wm. M. DeLong, Mr. Stephen Bullock of Smithfield, Bradford Co. [NY] to Miss Lodemi B. Lane of the former place.

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the same. Mr. Jonas Prentiss to Miss Betsey Ann Hinckley all of that town.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 4, 1846

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 1 by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. William M. Graves and Miss Lovina Wood, both of Conklin [Broome Co. NY].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 11, 1846

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday morning the 10th inst. Robert E. [Crocker] son of Mr. Oliver C. Crocker, aged four years.  In this sudden bereavement (the deceased was scalded) the family of Mr. Crocker have been visited with an affliction which it would be in vain for attempt to portray. They have the warm sympathies of the community and we trust that God will temper the blow to them and give them consolation from above.

At Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Mass. on the 13th day of January last, of an affection of the heart, General John Whiting, Counsellor at Law, aged 75 years.  It is a circumstance somewhat remarkable that the Rev'd Dr. Shepherd, Pastor of the church in that county, and Gen. Whiting the oldest Lawyer in the county, both died in the course of ten days; Dr. Shepherd having been pastor upwards of fifty years and Gen. Whiting a member of the bar about fifty-four years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 18, 1846

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 5th inst. Mrs. Martha Gager, wife of Mr. Joshua Gager, aged 64 years.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, September 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 7, 1820

Deaths

In Conhocton [Steuben Co. NY] on the 21st inst. Mr.  Edward Wyskoff about 40 years of age.  In taking honey from a tree in the woods, he was stung by a bee, at the lower point of the ear, near the angle of the jaws.  Instantly after the sting, his system was so strongly affected that he sat down fainting and begged assistance.  There were 3 or 4 of his friends in company, and they used every possible exertion to save him.  But within six minutes his power of speech was gone, his eyes became blind and he died without a groan or struggle.

Distressing Accident

On Tuesday the 8th inst. Mr. John Cornwell Smith, who resides in Troupsburgh, Steuben County [NY], accidentally shot his wife.  The particulars were related to us by Mr. Smith himself.  On Monday morning the 7th, he discovered some deer in the meadow adjoining his house and on Tuesday morning, he arose very early with a view of endeavoring to kill them, but it being yet dark he went to bed again.  Sometime after, he got up a second time and from his door saw a deer feeding.  He immediately took down his rifle, but as it was rather dark to shoot with certainty, he waited a few minutes.  In the meantime he prepared his piece by fresh priming and at the instant he was rising to go to the door to shoot the deer, his rifle accidentally slipped from his hands, and in endeavoring to recover it in his right hand, struck the cock, when it went off, and the whole contents passed through the left shoulder and head of his wife, who lay sleeping in the bed with her child of about eleven months old in her arms, which was preserved from the fate of his mother.  The feelings of the bereaved husband at this time can be better conceived than described.  He seized his infant in a state of distraction and carrying it ran to his Father's about a mile distant (being the nearest neighbor) and related the dreadful catastrophe.  The neighbors immediately collected at the fatal spot and found Mrs. Smith lifeless in bed.  She was buried on the Thursday following.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith were young people, they had not been married two years and it is said they have always lived together in the most happy and agreeable manner.  He appears to feel sensibly and deeply the full force of this afflicting dispensation. We hope this melancholy accident may have a tendency to make people more careful in handling firearms.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 14, 1820

Marriage

At Walton, Delaware County [NY], on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Isaac Headley, Mr. Robert North Jr., son of Robert North, Esq. to Miss Mary Pine daughter of the late Joshua Pine, Esq. all of the same place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 21, 1820

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. by the Rev .Silas Spaulding.  Mr. Charles Williams to Miss Lydia Chamberlain.

Also, on the 11th inst. by the Rev Caleb Knight, Mr. Samuel White to Miss Flavia Merrick.

Also, on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Caleb Knight. Mr. David Chamberlain to Miss Betsey Mitchell.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 28, 1820

Marriage

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by the Rev. William Warren, Mr. John L. Snyder to Miss Gitty Keator only daughter of Doct. Thomas Keator, all of that place.

Death

In Stamford (Head of Delaware) on Friday morning the 22d inst. Capt. Philo Baldwin after an illness of about 8 months which he bore with Christian fortitude, aged 55 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 28, 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 28, 1878

Marriages

CLARE - BARBER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, March 20th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Allen J. Clare to Miss Jennie E. Barber, all of Norwich.

GROTSINGER - SAFTENBERGER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, by Rev. W.M. Stone, Mr August Grotsinger to Miss Nancy Saftenberger all of Norwich.

MESSENGER - MERRITT: In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 24th, by Miles Newton, Esq., Mr. A.C. Messenger to Miss Hattie A. Merritt, all of South Otselic.

HAMILTON - GILLMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 18th, by Rev. R.M. Duff Mr. Frederick Hamilton to Miss Mary Gillman, both of Oxford.

FIEAL - OCKERMAN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], march 12th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. DeWitt C. Fieal of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Susan Ockerman of Greene.

Deaths

BROOKS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, Vernon L. [Brooks] only child of Percival L. and Martha Brooks, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 4 years and 10 months.

BROWN:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, Josephine S. [Brown] wife of Luther Brown, aged 42 years, 6 months and 4 days.

Died, in Pitcher, March 16th, Mrs. Salina J. Brown, wife of Luther Brown, late of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], aged 43 years.  Her remains were interred at Pharsalia Centre near the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Wheeler.  Mr. Brown is at present a resident of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

SNYDER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Mr. Frederick Snyder, aged 83 years.

FISHER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 19th, Mrs. Huldah Fisher aged 78 years.

WEBB:  In Wellsboro, Pa. Feb. 18th, Mr. Oscar Webb formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], aged 78 years.

HARMON:  In Marcellus, N.Y, [Onondaga Co.] March 15th, Rev. George Harmon aged 97 years and in the 73d of his ministry.  Deceased formerly resided in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]. 

JACOBSON:  In Willett, Cortland Co. [NY], March 7th, Rilla [Jacobson] relict of Jacob Jacobson, and mother of G.R. Jacobson, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 74 years, 6 months and 11 days.

Deceased was the daughter of Job Rockwell, Esq. was born in Stafford, Tolland Co. Conn., removed with her father's family to German, Chenango County [NY] when about six years of age.  In February 1824, she married Jacob Jacobson whom she survived five years.  She was a great sufferer from partial paralysis for thirty-two years; for six months her sufferings were intense.  Her life has been one of the steady, bright, onward Christian, ever telling of the renewed spirit within that guiding and controlling power; and her death was the death of the righteous.  An only son, five daughters and an aged sister, mourn the loss of a loving affectionate mother and sister.

Well done of Heaven to halve the lot. / and give her all the sweetness; / To us, the empty room and cot, / To her, Heaven's completeness.

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GRAHAM:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], march 16th, 1878, Howard Lion [Graham], son of W.W. and Anna Graham, aged 3 years, 2 months and 29 days.

Little Linnie Graham, / His pure life is ended. / His sweet spirit fled, / And now he is sleeping / In peace with the dead.

The white hands are folded / In beautiful rest, / And after life's dreaming / He dwells with the blest.

Too fair was the blossom / for Earth's chilly blast, / And slowly he faded / Ere childhood was past.

No bud e'er so tender / Or lily so frail, / E'er bloomed in the garden / Of life's dreary vale.

H.E. Miles

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On Thursday evening of last week, Orrin Welch died at his residence in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] in the fifty-first year of his age.  Deceased was born in New Berlin in this County [Chenango Co. NY].  when about eight years old his father died, and soon after he left his New Berlin home to reside with his sister, Mrs. Jonathan Hubbard, at Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], spending two years with her, attending school.  At the age of eleven he went to live with his oldest brother, Orson M. Welch, at Moravia [Cayuga Co. NY], residing there about ten years, spending the greater portion of his time in school.  Another year with his sister, Mrs. Hubbard at Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] and then he went to Syracuse in 1848 and learned the printer's trade in the Star office. Subsequently he was appointed Paymaster and Secretary of the Syracuse and Binghamton Railroad, and he held that office until 1871, for some time after the road passed into the hands of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company.

He became a member of the Masonic order in 1851 and passed through all the various degrees from the lowest to the highest, filling nearly all the offices in the bodies, local, State and National. The Syracuse Standard gives the following history of his Masonry:

"As a member of the Order he was widely known, uniting with the Order in 1851, he was made a Master Mason in Syracuse Lodge No. 102.  He was one of the charter members of Central City Lodge, No. 105 and Worshipful Master for several years, also High Priest of Central City Chapter No. 70, Thrice Illustrious of Central City Council, No. 18, and for sixteen years Eminent Commander of Central City Commandery of Knights Templar; District Deputy Grand Master of the old sixteenth Masonic district, embracing Onondaga, Cayuga and Cortland counties; Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of the State of New York and at his decease Grand Warder of the Grand Encampment of the united States, an active member of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for the Thirty-third Degree, of the northern Masonic jurisdiction of the United States of America and Deputy for the State of New York. A great portion of the past eight years of his life has been devoted to the "Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite," one of his last acts being the revision of the constitutions and general regulations of that Supreme Council. Probably the last office act was the calling of a Council of Deliberation at Albany in February last, over which he expected to be able to preside, finding himself unable he prepared an address which was read at the meeting of the council.  In 1871 he prepared a work on "Tactics and Drill" for the use of Commanderies of Knights Templar, which was adopted by the Grand Commandery of the State and has since been adopted by most of the States.  As a ritualist Mr. Welch had few equals, always ready and never at a loss, in the most trying circumstance."

The funeral was attended on Sunday by prominent members of the Masonic fraternity from all parts of the State.  The day was remarkably inclement and stormy, but the number of Master Masons at the funeral was very large.  Agreeable to the request of the deceased, he was buried as a Master Mason.  Members of the city government, the whole of the police force of the city, and many railroad officials and employees united in the funeral cortege.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY March 28, 1878

Marriage

At the home of the bride, March 19th, by Rev. A. Willis Clark, Seva P. Lee to Miss Mary Fitch, both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Saturday, March 23d, 1878, infant son of William H. and Margaret K. Russell.

In Middlefield (Bowerstown) [Otsego Co. NY], March 25th, Martin E. Gates in the 56th year of his age.

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

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 27, 1878:  Mr. Northcut [sic] died very suddenly last Tuesday morning between one and two o'clock.  An honest man has passed to his reward.  From a personal acquaintance of over twenty years, I have always found him kind of heart, a true friend indeed, for he was always a friend in need.

At his residence, Bissell Hollow, Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], where he was born and lived all his life, Feb. 28th, after a short but severe sickness.  John Bissell in the 60th year of his age.

Mr.  B. leaves a widow and six children, all of whom are of age but one daughter.  He was a good husband and father and as a neighbor was above reproach and relied upon for counsel in matters of business.  Though not connected with any church, he gave evidence of acceptance with God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  His funeral was attended from his late residence by a very large number of friends and neighbors.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], March 23d, at the residence of her son-in-law, C.N. Drake, Mrs. Harriet Ford formerly of Bethany, Genesee County, N.Y. aged 65 years 9 months and 5 days.

Deceased was born in Bethany, remained there till three years ago; came to reside with her daughter, Mrs. C.N. Drake; experienced religion in early life, united with the Presbyterian Church, was a consistent member till her death; bore her long illness with great patience and Christian resignation; often wished for the society of old friends from whom separated, but was very grateful for the many attentions bestowed upon her by the friends and neighbors.  She was a fond and loving mother, and an only child is left to mourn her loss.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 27, 1878

Deaths

March 25:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Jay F. [Mills] only child of Franklin L. and Anna P. Mills, aged 7 months ad 15 days.  Funeral services at their residence this Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock.

March 23:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Elizabeth W. Holcomb aged 8 years and 1 month.  Youngest daughter of the late Edgar Holcomb.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 20, 1849

Marriages

On the 30th ult. by the Rev. A Parmalee, Edward Saunders to Elizabeth Whitwell, all of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th, Mrs. Lucy Pier widow of the late John Pier, in the 82d year of her age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th inst. Mrs. Hannah Fish aged 72 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, April 5, 1878

Deaths

Ann Eliza [Goodyear] daughter of Peter Collier and widow of the late Jared Goodyear, died at her residence in Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY], March 30th.  Her funeral was largely attended on Tuesday.  A sermon was delivered by Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica, which is spoken of as abounding with consolation and interesting in historical facts concerning the Goodyears and Colliers as early settlers of the Susquehanna valley.  The Restitution Hymn was rendered by the Universalist choir of this place with marked effect upon all present.  Mrs. Goodyear was born at Colliersville in 1803 and married about 1822.  for some thirty years she has been in invalid, confined constantly to a chair and bed from chronic and inflammatory rheumatism. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Lyman, and a granddaughter to inherit large wealth from the Goodyear estate.

John McDougal of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], recently a resident of this place [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY], died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week.  His wife is lying dangerously ill at the residence of L. Jackson of this place.

Garrattsville Otsego Co. nY:  The wife of Asa Nearing died Tuesday.  The funeral services were held at the Centre on Thursday, sermon by Rev. Mr. Bailey.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown NY, July 24, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 17th instant at the residence of Dr. E.P. Byram, Mr. Perkins St. John, Printer of New York to Miss Harriet Gross of this village.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th inst. Mr. Leverett Stowell of New York, to Miss Abby [Cory] daughter of Mr. Ellery Cory, of this village.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. H.A. Smith, Mr. Jacob Mork to Miss Harriet Smith.

Historical Sketch, Settlement of New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY

Historical Sketch of the Settlement of the Town of New Berlin

By John Hyde 

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, August 11, 1877

Divines, Doctors and Lawyers formed another class of immigrants in the early settlement of New Berlin, and in their several professional departments contributed to the general welfare.

The first church erected in New Berlin was a wooden building and was on the same site where now [in 1877] stands the stone Episcopal church in the village.  It was an old fashioned constructed building in the old fashioned style with high raised pulpit, old fashioned family seats or pews with doors to admit the ingress and egress of the family occupants and a singers gallery on each side and the end opposite the pulpit formed the inside arrangement of the old fashioned church for the accommodation of the church going inhabitants of the early days of New Berlin settlement and on the Sabbath day might be seen parents and children wending their way to this house of public worship clad in clean, old fashioned homespun and homemade garments, some afoot, others on horseback and now and then a family in an old lumber wagon.

On the 14th day of April 1814 Nathan Summers, Abel Adams, Stephen Skinner, Jabez Beardslee, Jonathan Hubby, Bildad Welch, Augustus O. Welch, Salman Mallet, Hyatt Banks, Darius Jaquese , Abel Adams Jr., Talmon Fairchild, Reuben Stocking and Uri Tuttle formed themselves into an Episcopal society by an agreement in writing, by name, style and title of "Saint Andrew's church in the town of New Berlin," and on the same day, a meeting of the same persons was held at the house of Asa Perry in New Berlin to form an Episcopal society and the Rev. Daniel Nash was called to the chair and Augustus O. Welch was chosen clerk, at which meeting Nathan Summers and Stephen Skinner were chosen Wardens and Jonathan Hubby, Reuben Stocking, Jabez Beardslee, Levi Blakeslee, Trustees; Jonathan Hubby, Uri Tuttle, Bildad Welch and Augustus O. Welch were chosen vestrymen.  By a resolution passed at that meeting the yearly meeting of the Society of St. Andrews Church, was fixed "to be held on Wednesday in Easter week, in each and every year thereafter."

The building having been erected, the next annual meeting was held in the church on Wednesday in Easter week, being the 29th day of March 1815, when besides wardens and vestrymen, two trustees, Jabez Beardslee and Augustus O. Welch were chosen and for choristers, Elijah Turner, Dyer Tracy, Asahel Edson and Lemuel Bennett were chosen.  On the 6th day of September 1816, John Henry Hobart, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the State of New York, consecrated the church by the name of St. Andrews Church.  It was a mild, pleasant autumnal day ad a great gathering of people to witness the ceremony occupied the building at an early hour, waiting.  At length the Bishop appeared in his sacerdotal robe of white surplice and as he crossed the threshold and proceeded with measured steps up the broad aisle in solemn cadence and a deep mellow toned voice he proclaimed "The Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silence,"  announced to the expectant gathering that the ceremony of dedications had commenced and from the beginning to the conclusion the vast concourse were held in silent wonderment.  The scene was solemn and impressive and a beautiful illustration of the Christian religion on the happiness of the human race.

The St. Andrew's Church of New Berlin was the first Episcopal church which had been dedicated west of the Unadilla River, and the event marveled a new era to the first settlers of New Berlin.

At a meeting of the vestry on the 14th of October 1816, a resolution was passed to sell the seats of St. Andrew's Church for one year's occupancy to raise money to hire a rector.  The sale for that purpose amounted to $343 or thereabouts.  On the 10th day of November 1816, the vestry adopted a resolution to employ Rev. William B. Lacy for the one-fourth part of the time of one year to commence on the first day of January then next ensuing for the sum of $175, and at the same meeting of the vestry, a resolution was passed to purchase a house lot in the village for the accommodation of clergymen and that Jabez Beardslee, Charles Knap and Levi Blakeslee be a committee to make the purchase.  The resolution was afterwards carried into effect and a lot purchased on the South Street opposite the church and a parsonage house built.

The Rev. William B. Lacy was the first Episcopalian rector who officiated in St. Andrew's Church after its consecration.  He officiated a part of the time in Oxford and the other portion of time in new Berlin.  In the prime of life, he was an energetic and active man in his clerical profession, possessing splendid oratorical powers, genial in disposition, liberal in sentiments and with a well cultivated intellect, he was peculiarly fitted to preside over the affairs of the infant church.  After Mr. Lacy left, the Rev. Daniel Nash was the next pastor and from that period up to the present time, there have been many in succession employed to perform ministerial duties in St. Andrew's Chruch, whose names are unnecessary to write.

The next church built in New Berlin village was the Presbyterian.  It was erected on a lot on North St. on the west side nearly opposite the old elm tree and afterwards moved down to a lot on the south side of the East Street, nearly opposite to the ancient gable roofed dwelling house mentioned in a former communication. There are a Methodist Church on the east side of South Street, near the common schoolhouse on that street and a Baptist church standing at the junction of the South Street and the road which passes over the Unadilla River into Otsego County.  There is also one church at Ambler Settlement, and another at South New Berlin all of which were erected in the early days of the settlement of the town and have been well supported by the people.  The tree which Paul planted, and Apollos watered has borne some fruit in the western wilderness of New Berlin's first settlement.

Vital Records, Binghamton Courier, December 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 3, 1845

Marriages

On Wednesday the 26th ult by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Dr. J. Brooks to Miss Lydia Jane [DeBois] daughter of A. DuBois Esq., both of Great Bend [PA].

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY], Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Charles Collins Jr., to Miss Lauretta M. Scofield.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], Dec. 1st, by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Luther Severance to Miss Jennett Wilson.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 30th, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Daniel Wilcox Jr. of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Catherine Severson of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In New York, on the 10th ult. after a lingering illness, Rebecca [Cropsey] wife of Nathan Cropsey in the 46th year of her age.

On the 28th October last, at Paris, France, Mrs. Clara B. Catlin the wife of George Catlin esq., the eminent traveler, so distinguished for his researches into Indian antiquities of America and so universally known and respected in Europe and his native country, the United States of America.

On Monday morning last, a worthy citizen of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] named Nathan Platt was killed instantly by the fall of a part of a frame which he and others were engaged in raising.  The frame belonged to Stephen Weed and is designed to furnish additional accommodations for his extensive coopering establishment in the north part of the village.  The bents, several in number but of no great height, were raised, and the plates laid across them, and Mr. Platt had climbed to the top of one of the posts, for the purpose of aiding to secure the frame, when, in consequence of the stay laths having been thoughtlessly removed, it began to sway and several of the bents fell.  The others upon the building escaped by jumping with little injury.  Mr. Platt on the contrary held on to the falling bent and struck across two pieces of timber, while the post to which he was clinging came down upon his breast.  He never stirred after striking the ground.  He was about thirty years old and leaves a wife and child to mourn his untimely end.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 24, 1845

Marriage

In Honesdale, Pa. on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rowland, Mr. Horace A. Woodhouse to Miss Millicent Foster, all of that place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday morning, Major Sidney T. Robinson in the 36th year of his age.

In the death of Mr. Robinson, [the] community has lost one of its most valuable members, and in his family and large circle of relatives and friends, and the church to which he belonged, a vacancy has been made which cannot easily be filled.  His disease as consumption, and the hopes and fears and pains of an illness protracted to many months, he bore with the calmness and resignation of the Christian, and finally departed with all the glowing hopes of the Christian, without a shadow or a doubt to obscure the joyous vision of the future.  For many years he had been a consistent and useful member of the Baptist Church.  He leaves a wife and one daughter.  Mr. R. was the second son of the Hon. Tracy Robinson, and for many years has been well known as an active businessman and stage proprietor, during which he has formed extensive acquaintances among whom his many excellent qualities will be long remembered.

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At Berkshire, Tioga County [NY] on the 11th instant, William Henry Moore Esqr. in the 61st year of his age.  Mr. Moore was highly esteemed for his intelligence and social virtues and his family and friends have in his death sustained an irreparable loss.

An old man named Daniel Fairchild, aged nearly 90 years, a resident of Augusta, Madison County [NY] was found dead in his hog pen on the morning of the 10th inst., his body being partially devoured by the hogs.  He had gone to the pen for the purpose of clearing it of the snow which had fallen heavily the previous night, and it is supposed that while thus engaged he was prostrated by a fit, induced by over exertion.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 31, 1845

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. T.H. Pearne, Mr. Nathaniel A. Rowley of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Maria M. Braman of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].

On the 24th inst. at the same place by the same, Mr. Samuel Duncan to Miss A.E. Dougherty, both of Candor, Tioga Co. [NY].

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by the Rev. J. Sheridan, Mr. Timothy Boyle to Miss Amelia Batchlor both of New Milford, Pa.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], on the 22d inst. by the Rev. Wm. Gates, Mr. Abel Curtis to Miss Amanda Persons, all of that town.