Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, May 1878 & January 1848 & September 1847

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 24, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride in Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 9, by Rev. J.M. Chase, G.A. Boorn and Miss Ella Allen.

At the parsonage, Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY], May 16th, by Rev. J.W. Ainsworth, George M. Tubbs of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] and Libbie L. Sillman of Milford.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 20, at the home of the bride, Dr. Carlos E. Aguirre and Miss Eva A. Wright, daughter of the officiating clergyman, Rev. J.T. Wright.

The marriage of Dr. Carlos E. Aguirre and Eva A. Wright was solemnized at the home of the bride, Monday morning, May 20th.  The service was performed by the bride's father, Rev. J.T. Wright.  Neither of the parties have lived long in Oneonta, but a sufficient time to make devoted friends.  They are away now, and will return in about ten days, after visiting New York, Boston and other important places.  Near the middle of June, they will sail for Porto Rico, where the Doctor will open a dental office and make his future home.  Those who know Mr. and Mrs. Aguirre are profuse in kindly congratulations and happy anticipations of their future but regret very much that they are to leave us permanently.

At the home of the bride, May 20th, by Rev. A. Thomas, Datus O. Palmer and Welthy May Hawks both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Otsdawa, [Otsego Co. NY], The marriage ceremony of Adelbert F. Madison and Elizabeth Merithew took place at West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] last Sabbath. The bride had been a resident of this place, previous to her matrimonial step.

Deaths

Hon. Elijah P. Brooks died at his residence in Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], last Friday.  He was born in the town of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], in 1819, and moved to Elmira when fifteen years old.  Mr. Brooks was a Republican, County Judge of Chemung, Canal Appraiser, and a Member of the Constitutional Convention of 1868.

Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY:  A child of Robert Jones aged nine months, was buried last Saturday.

Franklin, Delaware Co. NY:  Two funerals occurred in this village on Sunday last, that of Mrs. Niram Clark on Sabbath morning at the M.E. church, and that of Mrs. Chas. Payne at 8 p.m. at her late residence.  Both of these ladies were residents of this village and were very much respected by their friends and acquaintances.

Center Brook, Otego, Otsego Co. NY:  Angel Potter, the oldest resident of our place, died the 17th inst. in the 81st year of his age.  His father, Robert Potter, was the first settler on Center Brook, which was named at that time Potter's creek.  The deceased was born on the farm where he died.

News Item

The trial of Rev. Geo. B. Vosburgh formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], indicted for poisoning his wife, at Jersey City, has been continued this week.  Mrs. Vosburgh's father and sister gave testimony, Friday, of very damaging character.  A.H. Spadone, a trustee of Mr. Vosburgh's church, said the minister had told him that his wife had made life very unhappy for him; that she had produced two abortions; accepted presents from a barkeeper and that when they were living in Cooperstown, she took morphine and kept him from home one Sabbath when he was to baptize some persons.  Dr. Doremus testified that he found antimonial poison in a preparation that Mr. Vosburgh was recently giving his wife.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 19, 1848

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst., Jacob Funk aged 59 years and 8 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 26, 1848

Marriages

In Sidney, Delaware Co. [NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Josiah Haws, Mr. Samuel Walker of Franklin, Del, Co. [NY] to Susan Eveline [Gallap] daughter of Benjamin Gallap, esq. of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

On the 20th inst. at Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. G.I. Olendorf to Miss L.A. Adams both of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th inst., Ruth Tracy in the 62d year of her age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 11, 1847

Marriages

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult by the Rev. Mr. Ingmire, Stephen G. Reynolds to Julia Ann E. Howard both of Middlefield [otsego Co. NY].

In Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. L. Casler, Charles G. Hubbett to Matilda Stevens.

In Columbus, Chenango County [NY], on the 23d ult., by Hiram Gritman, Esq., Mr. Edwin H. Clark to Miss Diantha Lottridge, both of Columbus.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Ingmire, George Wagner to Cinthia Ferris.

Deaths

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Mr. Moses Lewis in the 88th year of his age.

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Thomas Shaw in the 80th year of his age.  Also, in the same place, on the 18th ult. Joshua Irish, aged 80 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst., John Patrick a resident of Norwalk, Conn. aged 52 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Peter Bristoll, aged 23 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 3d inst. Eliza Jane Cooper.

In Binghamton, Broome County [NY], on the 30th ult. Robert C. Whitmore, publisher of the Binghamton Democrat, aged 28 years.

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, NY, May 1878

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 11, 1878

Marriage

MORRILL - ROBERTS:  At Christ Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], May 6th, 1878, by Rev. T.L Randolph, Mr. Charles A. Morrill of Marshalltown, Iowa and Miss Selina Roberts of Albert Lee, Minn.

Last Monday morning our village lost one of its brightest ornaments.  Miss Nina Roberts who has been a resident among us for the past year, took upon herself the rosy chains of wedlock and in company with her husband, Mr. Charles A Morrill, started for their future home in Marshalltown, Iowa.  Quite a party of young people accompanied them as far as Syracuse where they were handsomely entertained at dinner, the bride and groom presiding.  A large company of friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed in Christ Church by the Rector, T.L. Randolph, most beautifully and impressively.  Lovely floral gifts adorned the chancel.  Kind wishes and many fond remembrances follow them to their new home.  May it be one of happiness and prosperity.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 16, 1878

Deaths

John B. Allen, one of the early settlers of Harpersville [Delaware Co. NY], died on Friday morning last, aged seventy-seven years.  Has always lived on the farm originally occupied by his father.  He was a brother of the Hon. Judson Allen, now of St. Louis, Mo., but who was formerly a resident and prominent businessman of Harpersville and who at one time represented this district in Congress.  Mr. A. had served as warden in the Episcopal Church for many years and has ever enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors.

Yaleville, Chenango Co. NY:  Passed from her home among the dwellers of earth to that celestial paradise above on Monday of this week, Ruth [Rounds] daughter of William and Rosilla Rounds, aged 14 years.  She was a very bright and active young lady and was beloved by all who knew her.  she was taken very suddenly ill with diphtheria and from the first prophesied that her "days were numbered," and selected a beautiful plot under an apple tree within a few rods of her home for interment.  Her younger sister is confined with the dread disease, but hopes are entertained for her recovery.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 16, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], May 8th '78, Freddie H. [Lippitt] son of Moses H. and Sarah Lippitt, aged 4 weeks.

At Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], April 26th, Harry D. [Van Brocklin] son of Wm. S. and Margaret Van Brocklin, aged 1 year 9 months and 25 days.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 6th, Susie E. Brown [Beardsley], wife of Martin Beardsley and daughter of the late Dr. J.M. Brown, of Albany, NY.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 6th, Elias M. Hurlbutt, aged 73 years.

In Trout Creek [Delaware Co. NY], May 6th, 1878, Patty [Bedell] widow of Henry Bedell, aged about 90 years.

At Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], April 23d , Anna [Sherman] wife of the late Deacon Russel Sherman, aged 84 years.

In Butternuts, May 2d, Mrs. Mary B Decker

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 15, 1878

Deaths

May 12:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], after a long and painful illness, Josiah Withey aged about 40 yrs.  Funeral services at the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. N.C. Jacobs, of Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY] left her husband in charge of their child - a bright little boy of two years old - and went out to a neighbor's.  The father being called out of doors for a few moments, left the child alone in its play.  Returning he found it standing upon a chair in front of a window enveloped in flames from its clothing. Grasping the little unfortunate, he plunged it into a tub of water, extinguishing the fire.  Medical aid was summoned immediately, but it was too late. The child died from its injuries in about three hours in great agony.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1878

Marriages

WINTER - CARNEGEE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, by Rev. H.N. Van Dusen, Mr. William Winter to Mrs. Charlotte Carnigee, all of Greene.

SMITH - SLADE:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 1st at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. Geo. E. Ferris, Thomas M. Smith of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss M. Eugenia Slade of Oneonta.

TITUS - JACKSON:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], April 13th by Rev. J.L. Gamble, Mr. David Titus of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Adelia Jackson of Deposit.

Deaths

DECKER:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Thursday evening, May 2d, 1878, Mrs. Mary Biore Decker.

HURLBUTT:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Sunday night, May 5th, 1878, Elias M.  Hurlbutt, aged 73 years.

 BEARDSLEY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on Monday, May 6th, Susie E. Beardsley, wife of Martin Beardsley and daughter of the late Dr. J.M. Brown of Albany, N.Y.

MUNCY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] April 29th, 1878, of paralysis, Mrs. Catherine Muncy, wife of Adonijah Muncy, aged about 78 years.

LANDERS:  Mrs. Landers, wife of Judge Landers, died on Wednesday evening last from a paralytic stroke.  Deceased was very much esteemed in social circles.  [Afton, Chenango Co. NY]

LEWIS:  Henry Lewis, an old engineer on our road, died at North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] a few days since.  For the past two or three years he has suffered from softening of the brain, or insanity, said to have been caused by running nights.  He was the first engineer that ever ran a locomotive into this place.

SPAULDING:  Funeral of Ira Spaulding:  The funeral was attended from the Spaulding House by a large concourse of friends, neighbors and acquaintances, on Friday afternoon, to pay a last sad tribute to the departed.  Rev. Mr. Scoville, of the Congregational Church officiated, and in his remarks paid a touching tribute to the memory of the deceased and spoke fitting words of consolation to the bereaved ones to cheer them in their sad affliction.  During the afternoon all business in the village was suspended, and all the stores and places of business, with one exception, closed. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in our village and as the solemn cortege moved toward the cemetery, many a tear was shed in regret at the sudden taking away of so good and honest a man.

HUTTLESON:  A little five year old son of Wells Huttleson, of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], was drowned on Tuesday of last week.  The boy, in company with two little sisters, was out gathering wild flowers about three miles east of the village and in undertaking to cross a small stream on a log, he fell in and was drowned.  The stream had been considerably swollen by late rains and the body was washed down its bed a distance of about seventy-five rods before it was recovered.  All efforts to bring the child to life proved unavailing  Oneida Union

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 8, 1878

Deaths

WILLCOX:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], may 2, 1878, C. DeWitt [Willcox] only osn of C.O. and H.V. Willcox, aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days.

"I've come in the house to stay, Mama" / These words come back so sadly to me, / For he had left his play never more to return / Our darling Willie, almost three.

One bud more was needed in Heaven; / But why? Is our heart broken plea, / Oh why pluck the sweetest the Gardener had given? / Bright lovely Willie, almost three.

He brought sweet joy in the morning / As he came lightly tripping to climb on my knee, / At noon and at even - yes, ever a joy / Our beautiful Sunshine, almost three.

Stilled are the busy little hands, / The eyes that watched so lovingly to see / If Papa was coming, are forever closed. / He's gone, Pet of the fold, almost three.

Is he not loved in a better home? / Heavenly Father we look to thee. / Our Willie will wait at the Golden gate / Crowned with glory when almost three.

E.B.

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SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, Mrs. Angeline W. Smith.

She was the first daughter of Rev. Bishop A. Russell and was married to Wm. H. Smith, July 3d, 1845.  Her sufferings during her sickness were extreme and protracted and amid her anxious desires to "be laid away sweetly in her grave to rest," she fell asleep in Jesus, as softly and as sweetly as an infant sinks to repose upon its mother's bosom.  She leaves a husband, seven children, three grandchildren, her aged father, five sisters and a brother to mourn her departure.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 9, 1878

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's father, in Watkins, N.Y., April 24th, by Rev. Cameron Mann, Mr. S.L. Comstock of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lottie L. Van Allen.

Death

A child of Mrs. Hurlburt of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], daughter of Eber Jackson of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], who died in Afton, of diphtheria, was carried through this village last week Tuesday and buried in triangle.  Mrs. Hurlburt and another child are sick with the same disease.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 8, 1878

Deaths

Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  Pardon Redfield an old resident of the town, died on Sunday.

Diphtheria which has swept away so many victims at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], has made its appearance among us.  Two children of George Townsend has died, and there are several other cases in the community.  It is of an unusually malignant type and is justly dreaded by all.

Intelligence of the death of Mrs. N.L. Ireland of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] is received.  Mrs. Ireland who formerly resided at the Latham Stand, was very much respected in this vicinity, and endeared herself to a large circle of friends who are deeply pained by the news of her sudden death.

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral services of Almond Tower were held at his residence on Friday last.  Rev. Samuel Scoville of Norwich, officiating.

German, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. William Hall died Tuesday morning.  She was sick only about a week.

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PARKS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Asa Parks aged 95 years, 3 months, 26 days.

We chronicle in our death notices the decease of Asa Parks, which occurred at his residence on Mechanic St. on Friday last, at the advanced age of nearly 96 years.  Until within a few months the deceased has been as active and energetic as most men a score of ears younger and was daily on our streets where his genial smile and sturdy step attracted no little attention from those who were aware of the many years that had rolled over him and whitened his head with the frosts of many winters.  He was born in Preston, Connecticut and removed to Preston [Chenango Co. NY] in 1810, and during the rigors of a severe winter built one of the first houses ever constructed in that town.  There he resided until twenty-three years ago, when he removed to Norwich, where he has since lived.  He has been for more than 60 years a member of the Free Will Baptist church.

Some two years ago we published in the Telegraph an account of a remarkable meeting of four shoemakers in the shop of Fred Weiler, in this village.  The quartet collectively had worked at their trade for nearly three hundred years, and their names are as follows: Asa Parks, the deceased, who at that time was nearly 94 years of age, Caleb Peabody, aged nearly 80 years, and who died in Rome, N.Y., about two weeks since, Thomas Stackhouse, aged 82 years, who died about a year ago, and Benjamin Bunker, who at the time was nearly 80 years of age.  Of the four, Benjamin Bunker alone remains, now aged nearly 82 years, and on Tuesday afternoon as he sat in Mr. Weiler's shop and related the facts to our reporter, from which this article is written, he would hardly be taken for a man over sixty-five years of age, so well is his vigor and intellect preserved, and as he spoke of his friends that had gone before, the unbidden tear started as he thought of his dead friends and seemed to realize that he had passed one decade more than the time allotted to man, and that he too must soon cross the dark river.

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  Asa Parks of Norwich was buried here beside his wife on the 5th.  He was over 95 years of age and was for many years a respected resident of this town.

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Rev. Dr. J.T. Mattison, died at 10:30 o'clock on Sunday evening, at his boarding house, the Temperance Hotel, Cortland.  He had been unconscious since Saturday forenoon.  Sinking spells began very markedly on Sunday morning.  His vitality became completely exhausted by evening, and he quietly passed away. The funeral services will take place at the Baptist church on Wednesday, May 2 at 2 P.M.  Dr Dodge, President of Madison University, and the lifelong friend and counselor of Dr. Mattison, is expected to be in charge of the exercises.  He will be assisted by Rev. Mr. Ford of the Baptist church of Homer, and by the pastors of the other churches of Cortland.  Dr. Mattison graduated from Madison University in 1858 and in 1860 from the Theological Seminary.  He leaves a wife and two children, a girl of eight years, and a son of about sixteen.

J.G. DeVoe, Esq. of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] proprietor of the Exchange Hotel, died very suddenly at 8:20 o'clock on Monday morning.  His disease in the medical term was aneurism of the aorta, or a giving away of the main artery from his heart.  The artery had, for quite a long time, been weakened, so that it was unable to hold against the great pressure of the stream of blood from the heart.  Mr. DeVoe was in his room alone when the artery burst and succeeded in ringing the bell connecting his room and the office.  William Riley, the clerk, and Matt Cary, the porter, were first in his room, and by his request held his head while he expired.  He was lying upon his bed when they reached him, and said audibly, "hold my head." These were the last words he was noticed to attempt to speak.  He died easily and calmly.  As he had been expecting to die suddenly, he requested that no postmortem examination be made of his remains.  Times

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 9, 1878

Marriages

MILLS - SHAW:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], May 6th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. David Mills of Gloversville, N.Y. [Fulton Co.] to Miss Cora Shaw of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

STEERE - BURROWS:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Charles H. Steere to  Miss Cora Burrows both of East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

DOYLE - COYE:  Married, in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, by Rev. A.C. Smith of Cincinnatus, Mr. L.D. Doyle of the Brakel, to Miss Edie Coye of North Pitcher. The wedding was held at the house of the bride's parents and many valuable presents were presented.

Deaths

BOWERS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Mary [Bowers] little daughter of William and Mary Bowers, aged 13 months and 24 days.

PHILLIPS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 27th, Owen Phillips aged 72 years.

IRELAND:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, Hattie E. [Ireland] wife of Nelson L. Ireland, aged 32 years.

WILLCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, C. DeWitt [Willcox] only son of D.O. and H.V. Willcox, aged 2 years 11 months and 14 days.

SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, Angeline W. [Smith] wife of William H. Smith.

STARKEY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Orson Starkey, aged 62 years.

BRUCE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Abram Bruce aged 86 years.

Died, in Pitcher, May 3d, Mr. Abram Bruce, father of  Mrs. Joseph Slater and Mrs. Elisha kies, aged eighty-six years.

STEPHENS:  In Schenevus, Otsego Co. [NY] at the residence of his son-in-law, C. Fredenburg, April 20th, 1878, Mr. Ezra Stephens aged 78 years 7 months and 15 days.  Deceased was an uncle of the late Mrs. Horatio Babcock, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

PABODIE:  Caleb Pabodie, for many years a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], died in Rome [Oneida Co. NY]a few days since, aged nearly eighty years.

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HALL:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th, Emma [Hall] wife of William T Hall and daughter of Walter O. and Angeline Banks, in the 28th year of her age.

The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday afternoon May 2d and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased.  The services were conducted by Rev. A.C. Smith of Cincinnatus.

"She has gone to the grave, but we will not deplore her. / Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb; / The Saviour has passed through its portals before her, / And the lamp of his love is her guide through the gloom"

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HULL:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 27th, Josie M. [Hull] wife of Dr. Thomas G. Hull, aged 26 years.

In the Union of week before last, mention was made of the extremely critical and dangerous condition of the wife of Dr. T.G. Hull, at the residence of his father in Binghamton.  The worst fears, despite every effort to avert the blow, were realized in the death of that most estimable lady, who passed from earth on Saturday morning, the 27th ult., in the twenty-seventh year of her age.  The following notice and particulars from the local press which last week we inadvertently omitted to copy, will have a painful interest to the numerous relatives and friends of the bereaved husband, who was formerly a resident of Norwich:

"The many friends of Dr. Thomas G. Hull will grieve to learn that his wife died on Saturday morning from the effects of a confinement a few days since.  Mrs. Hull was a native and resident of Flushing, in this State [NY]; and had been married nearly two years.  Her maiden name was Josie M. Smith.  Mrs. Hull came to this city some seven months age and has remained at the residence of her father-in-law, Mr. A.G. Hull, ever since.  Her ladylike deportment and cordial manner endeared her to all who became acquainted with her here, and she proved to be as general a favorite as she was at her own home, where many anxious hearts awaited with dread the news of her death.  It is less than a week since Mrs. Hull's symptoms were anything but of the most encouraging kind.  But a sudden change for the worse brought eminent medical talent from abroad to add their counsel to the advice of the best local practitioners.  Drs. Thomas, of Utica, and Beecher, of Norwich, came with haste to the bedside of their relative, but all in vain. The worst proved too true, and the young physician has the sympathies of the community in this, his second, bereavement. The child - a bright boy - survives to comfort him; but the blow is a terrible one."

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PARKS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Asa Parks aged 95 years, 3 months and 30 days.

On Friday last, at his residence on Mechanic Street, one of our oldest and most respected citizens quietly passed to his reward after a well spent and active life.  Asa Parks has for years been known as the oldest person living in Norwich and his life in town for nearly a quarter of a century has been quiet, unostentatious and pleasant.  Remarkably active for one of his years, he followed his occupation as a shoemaker, until a short time previous to his death.  In his intercourse with friends and neighbors he was genial and courteous and his pleasant smile and hearty salutation will be missed by many friends.  Deceased was in his ninety-sixth year at the time of his death; was born in Preston, Conn., and removed to Preston, this County [Chenango Co. NY] in 1810; removed to this village in 1855 where he has since resided.  His remains were taken to Preston for interment on Sunday.

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SPAULDING:  Suddenly in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of May 8th, 1878, Mr. Ira Spaulding aged 63 years.  Funeral Services will be held at the Spaulding House o Firday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

Another of our prominent citizens has been called suddenly from our midst.  When it was announced on Wednesday morning that Ira Spaulding, proprietor of the Spaulding House, was dead, there was a shock throughout the community in which he was so well known, many not having heard of his brief illness.

For some days previous to his death, he had suffered much from a large carbuncle on the back of his neck, and on Monday he was compelled to give up and retire to his bed.  Between twelve and one o'clock in Tuesday, he was stricken with apoplexy, and gradually sank until a quarter to four o'clock on Wednesday morning, when he expired.  It is believed that he was conscious until within an hour or more previous to his decease, although his tongue failed to perform its functions.

Deceased was born in Connecticut, February 28th, 1815, and when a young man he removed to Gilbertsville, Otsego County [NY] where he married Miss Esther Hickok.  Soon after, he removed to the Parker farm, in the east part of this town where he resided for a time, when, twenty-five years ago he purchased the Chenango House (now Palmer House) on East Main Street, where for fourteen years he presided as a popular host.  Disposing of that property, he purchased the hotel on North Broad Street, which for eleven years past has borne his name and which he has successfully conducted.

Probably no man was more widely known than Ira Spaulding, as he had for so many years been actively engaged in a business which brought him in contact with people from far and near, and no man will be more missed in this community than he.  Possessed of a kind and sympathetic heart, he was a friend to those in trouble or affliction, and we doubt whether another citizen has attended as many funerals - particularly those of the humbler class - where his carriage was at the disposal of the friends, and his sympathy expressed in something more than words.

Although his death was sudden, it was not altogether unlooked for by his family, as he had a similar shock some three years since, from which his recovery was at the time considered doubtful.  His widow and two sons survive him - James K. Spaulding, now Postmaster in this village, and Henry D. Spaulding, for years past the faithful assistant of his father, in conducting the business of the hotel.  The afflicted family, with a large circle of relatives have the sympathies of the community in their bereavement.

Funeral services will be held at the late residence of the deceased on Friday next at 2 o'clock P.M.

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The Grave of Harry Deshon

South Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY: A short time since we passed a sacred spot, which though unmarked by costly monument, will ever be a place to memory dear; and though Time's defacing fingers have been busy gradually sinking the broken tombstones into the turf, and wearing away the lines which were indicated by grief-stricken hearts, yet those few lines will recall to the mind of the reader many a scene in which Harry Deshon participated.  It is beneath two apple trees, just south of Tracy Wightman's house.  He was well known to the writer of this imperfect sketch, in his boyhood days, and many an hour have we listened to his romantic stories of experiences in the army, for he was a soldier in the war of 1812.  He was born in New London, Conn., and died about twelve years since, aged 76.  He was a hatter by trade and worked in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] a number of years. The graves of his wife and eldest child are near his.  The former died in 1829, in the 32d year of her age, and the latter, May Ann, was taken at the early age of 9 years.  There were six girls and two boys belonging to the family - only two of whom we have any traces; Mrs. John R. Wheeler of Oxford [Chenango Co. NYT] and Mrs. Fanny Willcox, living near Plasterville [Chenango Co. NY].

Mr. Deshon enlisted in 1814 for ninety days in Captain Sexton's Company, whose sons, Giles and Orrin, now live at Frinkville.  Mr. Levi Brooks and Aaron Barr, long since deceased, were in the same Company.  Mr. Barr's widow is still living in Preston, at the ripe age of 89 years.   Mr. Deshon once owned five hundred acres of land which was given him by his father, and consisted of what was once the Joel Gleason and part of the Ross farms.  It is said by one who knew him well, that though naturally very jovial, if any mention was made of his lamented wife, he would turn away and weep like a child.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1822

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 3, 1822

Marriage

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 27th ult by the Rev. Mr. Sears, Mr. Alexander W. Maxwell to Miss Emma Wiard.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 7, 1822

Deaths

Died at Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 4th inst. Nathan Edgerton, Esq. aged 63 years.  He was one of the earliest settlers in this county and by a course of honest industry, without "grinding the face of the poor," he succeeded in acquiring a handsome property and literally made the wilderness to bud and blossom like the rose.  He served the various public stations and was for several years Sheriff of this county.  He was a compound of mildness, vigilance and energy.  In short, he was a good and useful citizen and an honest man.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday last, Mrs. Ells consort of James Ells, Esq.

A child of Mr. Brouk of Binghamton, Broome Co. [NY] on 6th inst., while the family were at breakfast, put its head through the bars of the gate. In its efforts to retreat or extricate, it brought its throat directly across the lock bar of the gate, and unfortunately was not discovered until the vital spark was extinguished.  The unfortunate little sufferer, it appeared had been accustomed to put its head through the bars of the gate in front of the house, look into the street, and had once before been unable to extricate itself, but at that time it alarmed the family by its cries and was rescued.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 18, 1822

Death

The Cherry Valley Gazette states that Mr. George Bissell of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], in this county, fell from a loaded wagon in that town on the 28th ult. and one of the wheels passing over his breast, he was so injured that he expired on the evening of the same day.

Delaware Gazette Delhi, NY, December 4, 1822

Marriage

On the 17th inst. by I. Bartlett, Esq. Mr. Ira Ballard of Burlington, N.J. to Miss Roxana Beach of Franklin in this county [Delaware Co. NY].

Whereas my wife Charity [Anthony] has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation and refuses to return; this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Seth Anthony, Kortright, Nov. 23, 1822.

Death

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday the 1st inst. after a short but severe illness, Mr. Charles W. Stockton aged 66 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 18, 1822

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. F.K. Maxwell, Mr. John McGowan of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Catharine McNaught of Delhi.

By the same, Mr. Oliver Barbor to Miss Miriam Mason --- Mr. Malichi Howland to Miss Jane Mason, all of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847 & 1848

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 4, 1847

Marriages

In Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. O. Whiston, Giles C. Smith of the city of New York, to Miss Emma Jane Wilson of the former place.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bixby, Riley Fitch to Malinda Coffin.

In the same place by the same, on the 1st inst., Leroy E. Bow Esq. of Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] to Catharine F. Eddy of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 5, 1848

Marriages

In Stark, Herkimer Co., [NY], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. C.H. Harvey, Joseph Pinkney and Charity Wright, both of Stark.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. by the same, Stephen V. Allen and Margaret Hawver both of this town.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 12, 1848

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. by the Rev. J.A. Bartlett, Mr. Geo. Tubbs of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Marcella Randall of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the same, Theodore Pier of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lorinda Shipman of Springfield.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], by the same, Peter Weeks of Hudson [Columbia Co. NY] to Miss Laura Gardiner of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same place, by the same, Ogden Converse to Nancy Adams.

In Jacksonville on the 29th ult by Rev. L.C. Pattengill, Mr. Mathew C. Anderson of Toddsville [Tompkins Co. nY] to Miss Mary Barton of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, by the same, on the 30th ult., at the same place, Mr. Jonathan Armstrong to Miss Mary Lloyd both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Beach, Mr. John H.H. Doty to Miss Mary Graves daughter of Mr. Abner Graves Jr., of Cooperstown.

On the same inst. by Rev. Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Peter Winne of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY], to Miss Phebe Cooley, daughter of Mr. Richard Cooley of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Rev. Mr. Campbell, Richmond Burch of Owego, Tioga Co. [NY] to Laura Wilbur of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time, Albert Bassett of Franklin, Delaware Co. [NY] to Harriet N. Hamlin of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult by Rev. R.S. Lent, Mr. Harry G. Burnum to Miss Clarinda Lent both of that place.

At Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult by the Rev. John Hughs, Mr. Willis P. Smith to Miss Harmony [Hubbard] third daughter of S. Hubbard, Esq., of Exeter.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Daniel Platt Esq., Mr. Asa Grover of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Abigal Witt of the former place.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Dodge of Butternuts, Mrs. N.B. Shepherd of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lucina Lewis of Unadilla.

Deaths

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Erastus D. Fields only son of Wm. C. Fields esq. aged 18 years and 7 months.

In the city of New Orleans [LA] on the 2d of Nov last of yellow fever, Archibald Dixon, formerly of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].