Relics of the Revolution - the DeForest Brothers

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 7, 1835

Relics of the Revolution - The DeForest Brothers

We have materials before us from which we think we can sketch a brief little tale that shall be interesting to all - a tale of incidents connected with the Revolution.

Four brothers by the name of DeForest met in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] last week at the Eagle Tavern on a visit.  They were all born in the town of Stratford in the State of Connecticut.  The eldest Mr. Samuel DeForest was born July 18, 1758; Mr. Abel DeForest (father of Gen. DeForest of the Eagle) April 28, 1761; Mr. Mills DeForest May 24, 1763, and Mr. Gideon DeForest, September 14, 1765 - making the first named 77 years of age, the second 74, the third 72 and the fourth 70.  Mr. Samuel DeForest is a resident of Ballston, Saratoga County [NY], Mr. Abel DeForest of Edmeston, Otsego County (NY] Mr. Mills DeForest of Lemington, Essex County, Vermont; and Mr. Gideon DeForest, also of Edmeston, Otsego County.

These four brothers were all Soldiers in the Revolution!  While they were mere boys, they rallied to the field in defense of their own parental roof and of their country's rights.  the oppressive exactions of a proud and haughty Tyrant, who demanded the submission of the Colonies to his decrees, fired their souls with indignation and energy and moved their arms for conflict.  They disdained submission and with the heroic spirits of that day, determined to strike a bold stroke for Liberty.

Mr. Samuel DeForest was in the service two years and six months.  He was in the battle at the burning of Fairfield and was one who had charge of a boat on the night of Gen. Washington's well-planned and memorable retreat from Long island to New York in Aug. 1776.  Mr. Abel DeForest was in the service three years and three months and although he had not the good fortune to meet the enemy in battle array, he was constantly on duty and saw hard service.  Mr. Mills DeForest was in the service three years and seven months.  He was in several battles and skirmished, as also was Mr. Gideon DeForest, who served two years and two months. During the years 1778 and 1780, Mr. Abel DeForest and his brother Mills, served together in the same regiment in the old Continental Army and on the 2d day of Oct. 1780 (55 years ago last Friday) they both stood by and witnessed the execution of Maj. Andre.  They saw the last sad end of that unfortunate man and related to us and to others some of the circumstances connected with it.

Besides the periods during which these brothers were in actual service, as before related, they were repeatedly called out on sudden alarms and engaged in various skirmishes with the enemy.

They have all seen Gen. Washington and are able to relate even the minutiae of many interesting incidents in the life of that great and good man - "The Father of his Country."  They also knew many of the leading men of that time, and most of the officers who led on our armies to victory and immortal honor.

We have said that the brothers rallied to the field while they were mere boys.  They did so, stimulated and encouraged by her who gave them birth.  Often has their mother, when an alarm has bene sounded in the dead hour of night, sprung from her bed and cheered her sons on to battle - and while they have been engaged in preparing their guns for the onset, she was preparing food for their knapsacks to sustain them in their absence!  At one time, just as they were about to take their departure in haste, perhaps from her forever, she addressed them thus:  "My sons!  If you meet the enemy, I hope you will do honor to yourselves and your country!"  What an instance of female bravery - of heroic firmness was this!  The fullness of her hope was realized. They did honor  to themselves and their country; and though they endured all sorts of hardships, they yet live.  Thank Heaven! to enjoy that liberty which their own arduous labors aided to procure.

The Brothers have all resided at their present places of residence upwards of 40 years, and until their recent meeting, they had not all been together for more than half a century.

We have now to add one more fact to complete the singular coincidence of circumstances which we have related; and that is all the brothers have been allowed pensions by the Government for their Revolutionary services, and the amount of each is the same as the others - $80 per annum.

While they remained in this village - a period of nearly three days - the greatest respect and attention were shown them by our citizens.  All classes were highly pleased with them, and when they told how battles were fought and "fields were won" it seemed more like romance than reality.  For the kindness with which they were treated, they desired us to return to the citizens of our village in their behalf, their most heartfelt acknowledgements, which we do with pleasure.

The brothers have a strong family resemblance.  They are upwards of six feet in height, strongly built, and have seen the day when it would not have been prudent for three times their number of red coats to come in contact with them.  With one exception, they still walk with a firm step.  That exception is the eldest, who is evidently failing.  They are all men of extraordinary intelligence - able to converse freely and sensibly, not only upon long past events, but upon more recent and the present occurrences of the day.

We always love to listen to tales of Revolutionary daring and danger.  We can never look upon a little group of old Soldiers with ordinary feelings of emotion; but we can truly say that we were never so delightfully entertained by the recital of such scenes and the appearance of those who participated in them, as were by the four brothers - those interesting and venerable relics of the Revolution.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, 1835 & 1878

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 7, 1835

Deaths

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday last after a short but painful illness, Mrs. Patience Dexter wife of Peleg Dexter, aged 43 years, 3 months and 25 days.

In the death of this amiable and pious woman, the husband has lost a valuable companion, her children a kind and tender mother and the church a worthy member.  We trust she died as she had lived for more than 18 years - an exemplary and devoted Christian.  In the spring of 1817, as she frequently expressed it, the Lord for Christ's sake pardoned her sins.  She soon after united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in which she remained much respected and beloved until she was called to join the Church triumphant where congregations never break up nor Sabbaths ever end.

News Item

A Soldier's Unclaimed Deposit:  We observe among the advertised "unclaimed Deposites" of money in the State Bank of this city [Albany,  Albany Co. NY], $100 by the late Gen. Zebulon Montgomery Pike, the gallant soldier who "fell in the arms of victory" at the battle of Little York. This amount was deposited by Gen. Pike, in 1812 when on his way to the frontier.  But he did not live to claim his money.  His widow has since died, and the only surviving member of his family is that daughter whom he so affectionately and touchingly mentioned in the letter written to his wife just before he went into the battle and committed to his Aid-de-camp, Maj. Frazer, to be sent if he fell.  That orphan daughter is now both a widow and an orphan.  She married the son of Gen. William Henry Harrison, who was the friend and soldier brother of her gallant father. Young Harrison whose virtues and talents promised to reflect honor upon the two illustrious names which had been thus appropriately associated, found an early grave at Vincennes, Indiana, where the most honorable public testimonies were paid to his memory.  His widow, in her last and saddest bereavement, found a home under the parental roof of Gen. Harrison, who like her own lamented father, after devoting his life to his country, finds no other reward than the consciousness of having done his duty.  Should this paragraph meet the eye of any of the friends of Mrs. Harrison, they will take pleasure in communicating the fact that she can obtain this small legacy for "A Soldier's Daughter" by applying to the State Bank at Albany.  Albany Journal

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 25, 1878

Marriages

MILLS - BROWN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 11th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. James H. Mills and Miss Rachel E. Brown, both of Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

WOOD - DANIELS:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 15th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Levi Wood of Georgetown, N.Y. and Miss Mary M. Daniels of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

BILLINGS - SIMONS:  At the bride's residence in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 19t6h, 1878, by Rev. J.M. Stiffler, Mr. Bradley Billings and  Mrs. E.C. Simons.

Deaths

INGERSOLL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24th after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll, aged 52 years, 8 months.

In our obituary columns today, announcement is made of the death of Mrs. Helen M. Ingersoll, wife of Fred W. Ingersoll of this village.  Mrs. I. was the daughter of the late James M.D. Carr, one of the pioneers of our village.  Born in our village, she spent her early youth here, and was always foremost in good works and deeds of kindness.  After a long absence she returned here to reside a few years since, and was warmly received by all who were fortunate enough to have been her associate in former days. The new commers found in her a genial hearted lady, always ready and willing to enter into any good work. Wherever suffering was, she was found as a good angel, ready to relieve if in her power.  Some six weeks since the malady which she long had feared took definite shape and prostrated her upon what proved to be her dying bed and calmly and peacefully on Tuesday mornign she exchanged her earthly crown for a more enduring one, "over the river."  She was in her fifty-third year.  In her death, Mr. Ingersoll loses an affectionate wife, the daughter a loving mother, the community a pains taking, worthy citizen, zealous of good works.  In the church, the community and home circle she will be greatly missed.  [-rest unreadable-]

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Unadilla Valley [NY] Diphtheria which appeared on the hills around us in its usual malignant form two weeks ago, has not carried off any more victims.  In the family of Mrs. Williams, a young daughter and an infant granddaughter have died.  All the other cases are recovering.

Coventry, Chenango Co. NY]:  Hon. Charles Pearsall, recently received intelligence of the death of his brother Andrew Pearsall at Memphis Tenn, a victim to yellow fever.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 28, 1878

Marriages

WILLIAMS - HEARN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 18th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. Charles L . Williams to Miss Kate A. Hearn, all of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

PECK - LEWIS:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], Thursday evening. Sept. 19 by Rev. Daniel Ballou of Utica, N.Y. Mr. Clarence F. Peck of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Josie [Lewis] daughter of J.B. Lewis, Esq.

DAVIS - LEWIS:  At the same time and place by the same.  Mr. Nathan E. Davis of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sybil [Lewis] daughter of J.B. Lewis, Esq.

Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  A double wedding took place in our village last Thursday evening at the residence of the brides' father, J.B. Lewis, Clarence Peck of Green to Josephine, and Nathan Davis to Sybil Lewis, ceremony by Mr. Ballou of Utica.  After the connubial knot, the guests were entertained by a splendid table of refreshments.  They have congratulations and well wishes of host of friends.  May their days be happy.

WAITE - ADAMS:  At Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 20th, by the Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Luther I. Waite and Belle M. Adams both of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY].

HOWARD - ANTHONY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] at the M.E. Church Sept. 25 by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Eugene Howard to Miss Hattie E. [Anthony] daughter of Thomas Anthony, all of Plymouth.

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY:  On Wednesday evening the M.E. Church was densely crowded to witness the marriage of Miss Hattie E. Anthony the accomplished daughter of Thomas Anthony to Mr. Eugene Howard a worthy your farmer of this place.  The happy couple were tastefully arrayed and presented a grand appearance as they marched to the altar to the music of the wedding carol as played upon the organ by Miss Alice Queal. The ceremony was performed by the M.E. paster, Rev. G.W. Queal in the quiet and tasty manner peculiar of him. After the ceremony, bride and groom were congratulated by their many friends and all joined in wishing them a pleasant and prosperous voyage through life, and such doubtless their voyage will be as we have rarely seen a couple start out whose prospects were better.  Accompanied by Parker Newton and wife on Thursday morning they joined the Niagara excursion and will be absent several days.  May happiness and prosperity always attend them is the wish of all.

AGARD - NOYES:  Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  John T. Agard from Oakland, Cal. made a flying visit to his sister's, Mrs. J.L. Grant; was married to Lucretia Noyes of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] last Wednesday evening and started with his bride for Cal. the same evening.

Deaths

BREWSTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] suddenly, Sept. 23d, Mr. Alvin Brewster, aged 75 years.

FRISBIE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 20th, Mrs. Romelia [Frisbie] widow of the late Dr. Levi Frisbie, aged 41 years.

BARBER: In Portville, Cattaraugus Co. [NY] Sept. 7th, Mr. Moses Barber, aged 84 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

PAYNE:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25th of paralysis, Arthur D. Payne, aged 70 years and 6 months.

NICHOLSON: Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  William Nicholson, better known as Uncle Bill, died at the County House the 22d aged about 90 years, and was buried in the Lewis burying ground the 24th.  He was born in Connecticut and came to this town when a boy and helped to clear the land and build the roads.  He was the first man that rode in a wagon the length of what we call Roger Street.

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Death of Capt. Bliven

The subject of this brief sketch died at the American House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, never having regained consciousness since the injuries he received from an accident eight days previous, an account of which has appeared in our columns.  The deceased, Capt. Wm. C. Bliven, who was personally known to many of our readers in Chenango and adjoining counties, was born in Westerly, R.I. in November 1818.  Early in years he manifested a desire for the life of a sailor, accordingly at the age of 12, he shipped in a whaler as cabin boy, and for nearly 20 years thereafter he followed the seas either in the whaling or merchant service, until he had been promoted to the position of master of a vessel.  Some thirty years since he came to this county and settled in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] where he lived for many years and buried his first wife and two children and continued to reside until nine years since when he purchased the American Hotel and assumed its management which he continued up to the time of the accident which caused his death.  The deceased was a kindhearted though eccentric representative of the old school gentleman, a connecting link between the past and present generation, and though a man of positive convictions and ready at all times to maintain them, yet he was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and an indulgent father and his loss is a bereavement to the community.  He has for a long time been a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and was buried under their auspices at Smyrna on Friday afternoon.  a large number of our people attending the funeral.

A Sad Accident

On Wednesday morning last, a painful and distressing accident occurred to Capt. W.C. Bliven, the old and well-known proprietor of the American Hotel in this village [Norwich, NY].  He had been out driving and was returning, when driving into the lane that leads to the hotel stables, he called to Mr. Clark, the clerk of the hotel, and was in the act of giving him some money, when the horse suddenly sprang forward; and the Captain, not having hold of the reins, was thrown over the back of the low seat, turning a somersault into the rear end of the wagon from which he turned another somersault, striking upon his head and shoulders on the ground.  He was taken up unconscious and carried into the house and Dr. Purdy and other physicians quickly summoned.  A careful examination showed no fracture but owing to his weight and the distance and manner in which he fell he must have sustained a very severe concussion of the brain and it is also thought that his spine is injured.  Since the accident he has remained in a comatose state and attending physicians consider his recovery impossible. [Chenango Semi-=Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Sept. 21, 1878]

Vital Records, Madison (1872) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, May 16, 1872

Marriages

GROAT - AVERY:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], May 8, by Rev. B. W. Hamilton, Mr. William R. Groat of Chatham Village, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] and Lizzie M. Avery, daughter of R.H. Avery, Esq. of Canastota.

CRANDALL - ADAMS:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] April 9 by Rev. R.R. Prentice, Mr. John T. Crandall and Mrs. Ruth Adams both of Brookfield.

CASE - CASE:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 5, by Rev. L.B. Wells, Mr. Lorenzo Case and Miss Amanda Case both of Chittenango.

LAPAN - BARKER:  In Clinton [Madison Co. NY], May 1, by Rev. M.S. Hard of Illion, N.Y. Mr. Willima A. Laphan and Miss Fannie M. Barker, both of Clinton.

Deaths

ALLEN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 5, Arthur J. [Allen] son of Jerome B and Clarissa Allen, aged nearly 11 months.

CLEVELAND:  In Vienna N.Y. [Oneida Co.] May 1, Jerome B. Cleveland aged 47 years.

CRATOR:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 3, Squire Crator aged 55 years.

SHEPHARD:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 4, Caroline W. [Shepard] only daughter of L Edwin and Mary A. Shepherd aged 1 year and 4 days.

SOUTHWICK:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], May 10, Mrs. Clarissa B. Southwick, relict of Benjamin Southwick in the 72d year of her age.

LANGDON:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], May 3, Edward B. Langdon aged 52 years.

DAVIS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], April 25, Evan Davis, aged 46 years.

BORDEN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 26, Oliver Borden son of T.F. Borden of Illinois, aged 50 years.

EASTWOOD:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], April 26, Michael Eastwood aged 66 years.

LINDSLEY:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], May 12, of organic disease of the heart, Elmer L. Lindsley in the 22d year of his age.

SLOCUM:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 10, George W. Slocum aged 94 years, 6 months and 3 days.

STEWART:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] May 14, Bertie [Stewart] only son of B.C. and Gertie Stewart, aged about 2 years.

We learn that on Tuesday morning last, a small child belonging to Bradley Stewart of Stockbridge fell into a well of over twelve feet in depth and before it was discovered and rescued was drowned.  This little child was about two years of age and the idol of his parents.  It had been missing but a -?- before the discovery was made by them.

BARNES:  Deacon C.W. Barnes an old and highly respected resident of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], died in that village on Saturday, May 4th, aged eighty years.  He had several times suffered paralytic strokes and was at last suddenly stricken so severely that death soon followed.  Mr. Barnes had been deacon and one of the leading members of the Baptist Church of that place for very many years and will most assuredly be missed by many relatives, old friends and acquaintances.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriages

ROE - THOMPSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 10th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. George D. Roe of North Norwich to Miss Eliza C. Thompson of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

COX PECK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 17th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Frank S. Cox of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss M. Arabella Peck of South Otselic.

BLISS - THOMPSON:  At the residence of Dea. M.S. Parker in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. O.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Adelbert J. Bliss to Miss Anna B. Thompson, both of Greene.

FARNSWORTH - DEVOE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. L. Burr Farnsworth, to Miss Minnie B. DeVoe all of Afton.

Deaths

THURSTON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st, Olliva [Thurston wife of William Thurston and vof the late Benjamin Draper of Morris , Otsego Co. [NY], aged 72 years, 2 months and 16 days.

NICHOLSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 22d, Mr. Wm. Nicholson, aged 89 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Mr. George M. Weaver aged 41 years.

The funeral of George M Weaver occurred on Saturday afternoon last at 2 o'clock.  He died of disease contracted in the army and at the time of his death was forty-one years of age, leaving a wife, daughter and son.

PECK:  In Albion, Orleans Co. [NY] Sept. 1st, Elizabeth McLane [Peck] wife of Elias B. Peck aged 40 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

ELKINTON:  In Philadelphia, Sept. 21st, Mr. George M. Elkinton brother-in-law of S.H. and Henry F. Weeden of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co NY].

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INGERSOLL: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning Sept. 24th, after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll] wife of Frederick W. Ingersoll aged 52 years, 8 months.

Thus passed away to the better land, one whose dwelling on earth has been a blessing to it.  None knew but to love or esteem her.  Rich in the better treasures of the heart, she became rich in many friends.  quiet, unobtrusive, unselfish, finding her best happiness in ministering it unto others, she came to put a warm place in many hearts.  She bore her sickness with the same gentle patience in which she had ever lived.  faithful she was in all the relations of life, and when the final summons came, it found her ready.  As a wife and mother, seldom a better.  As a friend in social intercourse, and in the amenities of life, many lips are gracious in her praise.  As a Christian with a simple looking unto Jesus, "she hath done what she could.":  She obtained life's best blessing - so lived as to pass away at peace with God and in perfect charity with all the world.

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In the death of Mrs. Lovina Wheeler wife of Philip Wheeler, which occurred September 7th, in the fifty-sixth year of her age, our community has sustained a deep loss.  For several weeks previous to her death, she had been a great sufferer from acute rheumatic fever, but the same remarkable patience and perfect faith that had sustained her through life, remained to the last.  She lived and died a true, conscientious Christian.  Possessed of a quiet, retiring nature, her virtues and good deeds were not as conspicuously displayed as many, but were the more highly prized by those that knew her best, and will not be forgotten, or so unrewarded by Him who notes the sparrow's fall.  During her long and painful illness, she received the almost constant care of loving children, though deprived by sickness of the arm that had promised to sustain and comfort her in sickness and in health.  A son and daughter were ever ready and willing to minister to her wants and in the future their greatest consolation will be "We did all we could to make mother comfortable."  The family and friends of deceased have the heart-felt sympathy of the community, who mourn with them the loss of a true friend, a kind neighbor, and a good citizen.  Guilford, Sept. 23, 1878.

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Elam Yale a former resident of this village, died in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Sunday after a long illness.

Unadilla Valley:  We are sorry to learn that the dread diphtheria has again commenced its ravages.  September 8th, Jennie Emerson, a fair young girl living near White Store [Chenango Co. NY], was at Union Church in perfect health.  September 13th, one-week later, the sad news passed from lip to lip "Jennie Emerson is carried to her grave today."  The same day, a young daughter of Mrs. Williams living near the Daniel Crowell place, fell a victim to the disease while five other cases are reported in the family.  Dr. Smith the attending physician, has strong hopes that the other cases will recover.

Vital Records, Otsego (1878) & Madison (1810) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 3, 1810

Deaths

At Bloomingdale [Essex Co. NY] in the vicinity of New York on the 19th ultimo, Mr. James Chretham director of the American Citizen.

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Monday last, an infant of Mr. Asa Seymour.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 10, 1810

News Item

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the third instant, an indented apprentice boy named John Stone in the fifteenth year of his age.  Whoever will apprehend said boy and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, but no charges.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy under the penalty of the law.  William Hallock, Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 4, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 17, 1810

Death

At Geneva on the 2nd instant of a painful disorder, which he bade with fortitude and resignation, Mr. William Campbell late of Albany [Albany Co. NY] in the 22d year of his age.

When stern Misfortune's angry frown, / Blasts Expectation's flowery bloom; / From Hopes firm rock look calmly down, / Nor fear the terrors of the tomb.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 24, 1810

Elopement

Whereas Try[hena [Pool] my wife has eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John Pool, Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY], October 12, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 31, 1810

Marriage

At Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] Mr. Andrew Dickinson to Miss Ruth Hall both of Fabius.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, September 27, 1878

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 20th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Wm. F. Holcomb of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie Sitts of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 21st by Rev. T.A. Stevens, S. Delos White of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Florence E. Murphy of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] Sept. 25, May Linden [Jones] infant daughter of Chas. A. and Helen M. Jones, aged 3 months and 9 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 21, C.R. Sweet aged 70 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 23, Thos. Smart aged 75 years.

Nathan Fisher of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] formerly of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] was buried by the Masonic fraternity at the latter place on Tuesday of last week.  A large number of friends and relatives of the deceased and his family were present and participated in the last sad rites.  Mr. Fisher was a businessman of rare qualities and made friends wherever he went.  He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss.  The Masonic fraternity was represented by Windsor lodge in a body with members from many sister lodges joining with them, the whole under an escort of Knight Templars from Norwich Commandery No. 50 of which body the deceased was a member. There were also Sir Knights present who joined in the escort form Great Bend Commandery No. 27, St. Omers, No. 19 of Elmira and Malta, No. 21 of Binghamton.

David Coye one of our old and well-known citizens, died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week.  While on the fairgrounds he was taken with disease of the heart and carried to his home, where he died in a very few minutes.  Mr. Coye was a bachelor, nearly eighty years of age and a kind-hearted, genial old man.  As he was quite a musician and a general favorite with both young and old, the Unadilla Cornet Band very kindly volunteered to act as an escort to the hearse and followed his remains through the villages as they were borne to their last resting place, playing a dirge in a very solemn and affecting manner. The remains were taken to Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] for internment.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY 1855

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 11, 1855

Marriages

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 1st, by Rev. D.E. Barr, Mr. Wm. Bard of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss A.J. Rockwell of Butternuts.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Elder J. Cooke, Mr. Henry Wellman of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Phebe Townsend  of Milford.

Death

In Kortright, Del. Co. [NY] on the 3d inst. Hyram Yager aged 37 years.  Mr. Yager was formerly a resident of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 11, 1855

Marriages

In Ames, Montgomery County, N.Y. on Thursday, Oct. 18th, by Rev. O.G. Robinson, Mr. Edgar Reynolds of Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Wheeler of the former place.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. John Blend to Miss Belinda Sullivan both of Oneonta.

On the 10th inst. by Rev. E. Westcott, Mr. Chauncey Cepperley to Miss Emeline Ackley, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. Enna H. [Carpenter] only child of L.P. and E.C. Carpenter, aged 6 months and 11 days.

Why was my beauteous budding flower, / Blighted and dead so soon; / Oh whyt! in all earth's rosy bowers, / Should anguish still find room.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 14, 1855

Marriages

At Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 7th, by Rev. George Parsons, Mr. Nathaniel Post of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nancy A. Allison of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 30th, by the same, Mr. Franklin F. Cross of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Clarinda P. Robinson of Exeter.

In Davenport, Del. Co. [NY] on the 28th ult. by R.H. Robinson, Mr. Zephania Gues of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Serepta Tauax of Davenport.

At Schuyler's Lake, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. S. Hayward of Hartwick, Mr. George M. Bonrod of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY to Miss Frances A. Palmer of Schuyler's Lake.

Deaths

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] suddenly Oct. 28th of numb palsey, Mrs. Lydia Gardner wife of Clark Gardner, aged 65 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, Mr. Stephen Eddy in the 55th year of his age.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. after a few days' illness, Deacon Joseph Northrup aged 73 years.

The deceased was one of the early settlers of this place, there being at the time of his settlement here but two dwellings where the present village of Otego now stands.  The farm on which he settled and on which he has lived for the last 63 years was then a howling wilderness; only one wagon having passed along the highway, which passes through it at the time of his arrival here.  He has been for many years a deacon of the Baptist Church of Otego of which he has been a member about 24 years.  he died in the hope of a glorious resurrection and left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Dear Father, thou hast left us, / and thy loss we deeply feel; / But 'tis God that hath bereft us, / And he will all our sorrows heal.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 21, 1855

Marriages

At the Hotel of M.C. Emmons on the 15th inst. by Rev. E.B. Hodge, Mr. Mitchell Covert to Miss Charity Haron, both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. C.G. Robinson, Mr. Lovinas Marshall of Mansfield, Ohio, to Miss Lurena Crandell of the former place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 5, 1855

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. V.J. Hare of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Isabelle Dezell of Meridith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of Wednesday Nov. 28th, at the house of Mr. Hudson Burnside by Rev. C.N. Pattengill, Mr. Roderick Jacobs of Prattville, Greene County [NY] to Miss Jane Burnside of Maryland.

Also, at the same time and place, and by the same, Mr. S.S. Westcott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss P.A. Brown of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 12, 1855

Marriage

In Meridith, Del. County [NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Levi Cummings of Middlefield, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Mary C. Bristol of Meridith.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY 1847 & 1878

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 7, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. Stephen Tilapaugh to  Miss Phebe Jane Brown both of Carlisle [Schoharie Co. NY].

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

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult., Mr. Noah Eddy at the advanced age of 87 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. George Edward [West] son of George and Mary West, aged 6 years and 2 months.  

Hers was a cheerful faith!  The darling child / In whom was centered love and hope and pride. / The radiant idol of her worship died, / And o'er his beauteous clay the clods were piled. / Yet through her tears the mourning mother smiled, / As, with the eye of faith, she saw the bowers / Of Heaven fresh - blooming with immortal flowers. / Amid whose fragrance, wandered, undefiled, / The Loved and early Lost.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 14, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Ranson, Mr. Samuel G. Wilkins to Miss Alice O. [White] daughter of the late Dr. Delos White.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. John Echler to Miss Catherine Young, both of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

On the same day, and by the same, Mr. John W. Fake of Columbia, Herkimer Co. [NY] to Miss Ellen Provost of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Delos O. Pier, Esq., Mr. Philip Smith to Miss Eliza Antis, both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder J. Putnam, Mr. Washington L. Joslen of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Beckley of Hartwick.

Deaths

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mr. Warren Babbit in the 74th year of his age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mr. John Reed, a Revolutionary Soldier, aged over 70 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 21, 1847

Marriages

On the 11th inst. by the Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Elihu H. Briggs of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Salina A. Cook of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. K.F. Parshall, Mr. James Lane to Miss Mary Ann Crandall, all of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. H.A. Smith, Mr. Harrison North to Miss Helen M. [Parshall].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by the same, Mr. Cornelius Locy of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mariette Marks of the former place.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st instant, by the same, Mr. Jacob Moak to Miss Harriet Smith.

In Warren [Herkimer Co. NY] , on the 11th ult. by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Thomas Marshall to Miss Rebecca Hudson.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 28, 1847

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday morning 26th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Whiston, Mr. L.C. Stowell of the city of New York, to Miss Abbey C. Cory of this place [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

On Saturday morning, 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. E.P. St. john to Miss Harriet Gross.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. Julia J. [Fay] daughter of Mrs. Mary Fay, aged 21 years.

At Unadilla Forks [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Mr. John Chaney, a Revolutionary soldier, aged 81 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Mr. Eli Dimock, aged 74 years.

The body of a man named J. Meickman, a German watch and clock repairer said to be from Knox, Albany, Co. [NY] was found in the Susquehanna River at Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th instant.  It is supposed he went into the river to bathe, as his clothes were found on the bank about four rods form the body.  His face was cut considerably, occasioned probably by coming in contact with roots at the bottom of the river in diving.  In his pockets were found 87-90 in money and a watch, and his trunk contained a watch and watch tools, the latter of which are in charge of Abner Graves, Jr. Coroner of this place.  Freeman's Journal

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriages

At the residence of Mr. Calvin Graves, Sept. 19th by Rev. C.K. McHarg, Oliver Williams of 71 Catharine St., Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Maria Clinton of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents, Sept. 17th, '78 by Rev. John M. Chase, Edward P. Saxton of Westville [Franklin Co. NY] and Miss Alida V. Tipple of Schenevus, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 18, by Rev. J. Evans, Harvey E Pease of Whitney's Point, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY] and Lola E. Gott of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 19 by Rev. J. Evans, E. Frank Blair of Erieville, N.Y. [Madison Co.] to Appaeg Smith of East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

At the  home of the bride's father in Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 18th, by Rev. Orren Perkins, Fillmore M. French of Warren, Herkimer county [NY] to Mary E. [Ingalls] daughter of Allen Ingalls.

Deaths

At Bergen Heights, Jersey City, N.J. Sept. 15th, Melissa [Ward] wife of Elizar Ward of the firm of E. & O. Ward, New York, aged 60 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 11th, Edmund Fern aged 79 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 15th, Mrs. Eunice [Tobey] wife of Zacheus Tobey, Jr., aged 60 years.

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Death of Dr. Joseph N. Northrop:  Of the sudden death of this esteemed gentleman and former resident of Decatur, Otsego County [NY] on the 17th inst. the Albany Express says:

The many friends of Dr. Northrop will regret to hear of his sudden death, which occurred at 2 o'clock last evening at the house of Mrs. Buckhout, a patient of the deceased, residing on the corner of Second and Knox Street.  The doctor had called at the home mentioned as was his custom about that hour and while engaged in making up some powders he suddenly and without any warning fell from the chair upon which he was seated and expired almost instantly. The cause of death was heart disease. Several months since the deceased had a severe attack of illness from which he was laid up for some weeks.

Dr. Northrop was a graduate of the medical college at Castleton, Vt. a native of Otsego County and had resided in this city {Albany, NY] for the past fifteen years. He was at one time President of the Albany County Medical Society.  As a practitioner he was much liked and from his genial manner and careful attraction to his patients had established a large practice.  It is a remarkable coincidence that the doctor died on the thirty-fifth anniversary of his marriage.  The deceased was a thorough going Democrat in politics and was a few years since their candidate for Alderman in the Seventh ward.  The doctor was very charitably inclined and being a man of means, dispensed that charity in a manner that few outside people were aware of, but which many recipients thereof will miss.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847 & 1869

 Cherry Vally Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 2, 1847

Marriage

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. R.S. Levi, Mr. Martin Eckler to Miss Charlotte R. Cummings, both of Middlefield.

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th inst. Mr. M.M. Manchester formerly of New Berlin, Chenango Co. [NY] in the 28th year of his age.

Cherry Vallen Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 9, 1847

Marriage

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. J. Hughs, Daniel J. Cummings, M.D. of Apulia, Onondaga Co. [NY] to Mary Amelia [Sprague] eldest daughter of Dr. J.S. Sprague, of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Mrs. Irena Gautt in the 78th year of her age.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. George C. [Stowell] son of Mr. James Stowell, aged about 26 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 16, 1847

Marriages

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Z. Cook, Mr. Lewis Spencer to Miss Nancy A. Broten, all of Edmeston.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. L. Bolton, Mr. Benj. Sr. J. Soule of Burlington, to Miss Amanda Wells of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

On the 10th ult. by Re.v J.D. Lawyer, Mr. Caleb Fox to Miss Lovina Paris, all of Sharon [Schoharie].

Death

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th instant, Col. Adin Deming, aged 81 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 23, 1847

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th instant, Abby [Delong] daughter of Mr. Henry Delong, aged 3 years 10 months and 4 days.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Sarah M. [Chaddon] widow of the late Dan'l Chaddon, aged 32.

In Barre (Orleans Co.) [NY] on the 28th April, Delos Fitch, formerly of Exeter, aged 20.

In Seward, April 17th, Mr. Andrew Loucks, aged 82 years and 11 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 30,1847

Marriages

In Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. A.E. Campbell, Mr. Andrew H. Todd to Miss Henrietta J. [Alma] daughter of Mr. Walter Alma.  [With the above we received a share of the "fixens."]

At Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. Jas. W. Phillips, Mr. Sylvester Lyman of New York to Miss Elvira C. [Goodyear] daughter of Jared Goodyear, Esq. of the former place.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. E.L. North, Mr. James Young of Warren, Herkimer co. [NY] to Miss Amma O. Gilchrist daughter of Mr. Daniel Gilchrist of Springfield.

In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. E. Armitage, Mr. Davis W. Bates of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sally [Diefendorf] daughter of Rev. Jonas Diefendorf of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY].

At Fairhaven, Mass. on the  16th inst. by the Rev. J. Roberts James O. Morse of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Georgia A. [Whitwell] daughter of Farman A. Whitwell, esq. of Fairhaven, Mass.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Louisa [Engle] wife of Mr. Martin Engle in the 31st year of her age.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. at the residence of Peter G. Best, Mrs. Elizabeth [Henry] wife of the late Wells Henry, aged 887 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 26, 1869

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents, May 6th, by Rev. S.I. McKee, Theodore C. Reid to Miss Kate M. Lont both of Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] 12th inst. by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Rev. L.C.  Hayes of the Wyoming Annual Conference to Lydia A. Bowen.

At Zion Church Greene [Chenango Co. NY] 18th inst. by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Lester G. Thompson to Miss Lena P. Marvin daughter of Ashel Marvin, formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] 6th inst. Miss Eliza M. Harris, aged 28 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] 6th inst. Sophia Field, wife of David Field, aged 43 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] 11th inst. Truman Enos, aged 91 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] 17th inst. Caroline Hall wife of Geo. W.  Hall, aged 41 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] 14th inst. of scarlet fever, Emma H. [Drew] only daughter of H.B. and Lavantia Drew, aged 5 years.

News Item

In August 1867, one Gilbert Rogers was arrested for shooting John DeForest in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].  The parties were farmers and neighbors.

Rogers was discharged on the plea of accident.  Immediately after he went to the West, where he has remained until this Spring, when he returned to Unadilla and his re-arrest followed.  He is now confined in the jail in this village.

An indictment for murder was found at the October term, last year, and recently we understand District Attorney Edick has been down to Unadilla to personally inspect the ground where DeForest was filled and has ordered a complete survey and maps of the same to be made.  Rogers' trial will take place at the June term of the Oyer and Terminer.

Leaves from Local History, Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY

 Leaves from Local History (Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY)

The First Merchant, a Pioneer Representative

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 25, 1873

In a recent article we stated that Judge Tilly Lynde was the first merchant on Sherburne Hill [Chenango Co. NY], but we were corrected by Dr. Elial T. Foote, long a resident of the Hill, and now of New Haven, whose recollection was that Gerritt Y. Lansing was the first merchant of that place and Judge Lynde his successor.  Another pioneer with whom we conversed a few days since, corrects Dr. Foote by saying that Mr. Lansing's store was at "The Forks," on the road form Sherburne Hill to Earlville.  His store was a log building opposite the old tavern, and when a young man, Tilly Lynde was his clerk. The latter, after "getting a start," opened a store on Sherburne Hill.  Mr. Lansing was from Albany [Albany Co. NY], and returned there and represented the district in Congress from 1831 to 1837.  In connection with his other business Judge Lynde ran an extensive ashery a mile west of his store, where the turnpike crosses Pleasant Brook, buying ashes and salts from the settlers who were clearing the country.  This branch of his business was very profitable. The ashery was managed by Joseph Plumb, an old and well-known resident of the Hill.

The delegates from Chenango County to the Convention which formed the constitution of 1801 were John W. Bulkley and Stephen Hoxie.  Over this convention Aaron Burr presided and the session lasted from October 13th to October 27th, 1801, only fourteen days.  Modern conventions require as many months.  Speech making was not then so common as in these days.  Mr. Bulkley came from Colchester, Connecticut, to the town of Lebanon, then in Chenango County [NY], in 1797.  He was an expert engineer and practical man.  He filled the office of Justice of the Peace, was elected to the Assembly from Madison County four consecutive terms, commencing in 1808.  He wielded great influence in the Legislature and a contemporary said that no bill he opposed could pass.  Mrs. Hammond's History of Madison County states that he first raised the apple so celebrated in this region as the Strawberry apple, first known as the Bulkley apple, now as the Chenango Strawberry.  the tree was grown from seed on his Earlville farm [Madison Co. NY] and transplanted to the "Frank Farm," (so called after his colored man, Frank, whom he brought from the South), and afterwards grafted.  Many who raise this favorite apple will perhaps now learn for the first time to whom they are indebted for it.  On his last visit to Albany as a Member of Assembly, he distributed among friends scions from this tree and by this means it became widely known and extensively cultivated in the then fruit growing counties.

An old resident of this county, now nearly eighty years of age, recounts his experience, while very young, as a member of Mr. Bulkley's family.  It was truly a "home", but no one could visit it without going through an experience as trying as the modern "hazing" to freshmen at colleges.  Kind as were Mr. Bulkley and his wife, their daughter, Fanny [Bulkley] delighted to appear to visitors in a ghostlike garb, or in a "dough face" mask with horns and other frightful paraphernalia.  In one of these forms, she appeared to the lad who had become a member of the family and so terrified him that he made an excuse for leaving and would never return.  When the true cause of his refusal to return was made known, the reproof was such as probably put a stop to Fanny's pranks.

Mr. Bulkley was personally attractive, of scholarly attainments and commanded very high respect among his constituents and in the legislature.

Vital Records, Broome (1839), Otsego (1849) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 3, 1839

Marriage

On the 27th of Nov., by the Rev. Mr. Converse, Maj. Abraham Van Buren, eldest son of the President of the United States, to Miss Sarah Angelica Singleton, daughter of Mr. Richard Singleton at her father's house, in Sumpter District, South Carolina.

Deaths

In the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY] on the 23d ultimo, Mrs. Mary Osborn wife of John P. Osborn, Esq. aged 38 years.

In the town of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 23d Dec. last, Mr. Darius Orton, aged about 68 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 19, 1839

Marriages

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Andrews, Lewis Morris of Butternuts, Otsego County [NY] to Julia Ann Collier daughter of Hon. John A. Collier of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

On the 31st of December last, at Great Bend, Pa. by the Rev. Mr. Foster, Mr. George W. Rose of this town, to Miss Valvacia Stevens daughter of Israel Stevens, Esq. of Pike, Bradford County, Pa.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 21, 1839

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11th instant, James N. [Atwater] son of J.L. Atwater, aged 2 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 7, 1839

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Timothy Cross aged 80 years, a Soldier of the Revolution.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 14, 1839

Marriage

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. William P. Castle to Miss Margaret Shipman, all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst.  Mrs. Susanna Rose wife of Col. William Rose, in the 76th year of her age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 6, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by H.S. Babcock, Esq. John W. Merritt to Miss Adeline Morell, all of this village.

By the same on the 1st inst., Talmon C. Smith of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Midia M. Pickins of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

By the same on the  inst., Isaac Quackenbush to Miss Roseanna Beams, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. J.L. Vandebo to Miss Electa Webster all of Maryland.

In Milwaukie [WI] on the 14th ult. by Rev. Mr. Akerly, Mr. John O. Dodge of Chicago, Illinois to Miss Catherine L. [Prentiss] second daughter of Col. John H. Prentiss, editor of the Freeman's Journal.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. Chas. K. McHarg, Mr. John A. Cathcart of Brownville, Jefferson County [NY] to Miss Sarah [Lathrop] daughter of Horace Lathrop, Esq. of this village.

In Detroit [MI] on the 21st ult. by Rev. Dr. Duffield, Wm. Augustus Cook formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Joanna [Baldwin] eldest daughter of Lyman Baldwin, Esq. of the former place.

On the 28th ult. by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Oliver Brewer,  of Ashland, Mass., to Miss Mary Davis of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Sam'l Crafts, Esq. aged 89 years, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. of Erysipelas, David Benine(?) of New York aged 55 years.

Coroner Graves of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] held an inquest on Saturday last on the body of Andrews Houck of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] aged 47 years, who was found dead in the road on Thrusday morning.  Verdict of the jury, that he died in a fit.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 13, 1849

Marriage

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. L. Sperry, Rev . Wm. C. McDonald of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Catherine C.S. Ward of Maryland.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 27, 1849

Death of David Hale

The death of Mr. Hale, senior proprietor of this paper, was announced to us by telegraph at an early hour this morning.  Mr. Hale died at Fredericksburg, Va. where he was delayed by sickness on his way to the South for the benefit of his health.  His age was about 59.

"He was improving slowly," says the dispatch, "from the middle of December till last Thursday; but though faint hopes were entertained of his recovery, on Thursday he was attacked with influenza, which is epidemic here (at Fredericksburg).  Inflammation of the lungs ensued, of which he died on Saturday at 3 P.M.  When informed of his new danger he expressed a pleasure at the near approach of death, which he had long desired.  His mind wandered towards the last and a part of the time he was unconscious; but he expired with perfect composure and without pain.  His body will be taken home for interment."