Vital Records, Broome (1847) & Chenango (1878) Counties

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 3, 1847

Death

On Saturday last, while three young lads were sailing in the Susquehanna River, just below the dam, at the Rock Bottom Mills, their boat was drawn by the back current into the rough water and upset.  Two of the boys swam to the shore, but the other, William White, aged about 16 years, after struggling a short time, sunk to rise no more.  His body was recovered after three or four hours' search, but too late for resuscitation.  This young man had but just returned the day before, from the west, after a long absence, on a visit to his parents in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 10, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday, Oct. 31st by the Rev. Mr. Dana, Mr. David W. Gage and Miss Sarah E. Hawley all of this place.

In Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY], on the 20th of October by the Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Albert Stone of Harpursville, Broome County [NY] and Miss Mary Ann Sexsmith of Sandford [Broome Co. NY].

In Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY], on the 30th of October, by N. Ells, Esq. Mr. H. Dunn of Detroit, Michigan, to Miss Susan Gould of the former place.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 26th of October, Nancy Sophis [Mills] adopted daughter of Sylvester W. and Amanda F. Mills, aged 9 years and 11 months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 17, 1847

Marriage

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, Mr. Charles W Wentz of Havana, Chemung Co. [NY] to Miss M.S. Tuthill of Albany.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 24, 1847

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Merrit Stow and Miss Calphurnia Atwell.

Death

In Barker [Broome Co. NY] on the 23d September, Katie J. [Rogers] daughter of John B. and Harriet L. Rogers aged 5 years and 3 months.

Fare thee well, thou darling Katie! / No more with us on earth thou'lt dwell; / Oh! how tenderly we loved thee, / Well our bleeding hearts can tell  / Precious Katie, fare thee well!

Now, how vividly before us, / Memory brings thy winning ways; / And the sweetness of those accents, / When you sang the Saviour's praise / Now unending songs you raise.

Oh! methinks I hear the praises, / In the home where now you dwell;/And the anthem louder raises, / As your voice their numbers swell / Blessed Katie, fare thee well!

When our days on earth are numbered / All its cares and joys are o'er, / May we meet thy happy spirit, / Where we weep and sigh no more.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 2, 1878

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 31st, at the residence of Mr. Edward Belcher, the bride's father, by Rev. A.W. Snyder, Rector of Zion Church, Mr. Roderick L. Beach of Litchfield, Conn., lately of this village, and Miss lillian E. Belcher of Greene.

On the evening of the 14th ult, at the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Charles E. Baldwin of this town, to Miss Mary Zopple of New York City.

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. D. Personess, Mr. Perry J. Horton of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Lavina Fairbanks of Lisle.

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 20th, by Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Adnrew Edy of Lisle [Broome Co. NY[ to Miss Carrie Cook of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 25th by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Stephen M. Lanckton of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice C. Gifford of Bainbridge.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 13th, by Rev. Levi Pitts, Rev. Lewis Alexander of Afton [Chenango Co. NYH] and Miss Rachael Terwilliger of Binghamton.

At the residence of the bride's father, Hiram Hale, Esq. Oct. 19th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Milton W. Brown to Miss Ela J. Hale all of Norwich.

In Chicago, Oct. 10th, by Rev. Peter Arvedson, Delos L. Atkyns Esq. of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Sholes of Earlville [Madison Co. NY].

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Mr. Oscar T. Dutcher and wife celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage at their dwelling in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult.  The day was exceedingly pleasant and the guests to the number of forty or fifty were very cordially received and sumptuously entertained by the bride and groom, assisted by their two children (a daughter and son) who filled their position much to their credit and honor of their parents. The gifts were of considerable value and of the substantial and useful kind.  Among them were several envelops which gave weighty testimony in favor of specie currency.

After having feasted on the good things with which the table was loaded in the dining room, the company gathered into the parlor where they found the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago seated together as then.  After listening to a few appropriate remarks and prayer by Rev A. Parker, who officiated at the wedding of twenty-five years ago, the company dispersed feeling that the occasion had been both peasant and profitable.

Wishing the bridal pair as bright twenty-five years to come as thy have enjoyed in the past.

Deaths

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 28th, Margaret Cotton aged 81 years, 2 months and 18 days.

In Galena, Ill., Oct. 15th Mrs. Ann Eliza Scott wife of D. Wilmot Scott, in the 48th year of her age.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, Mr. Oliver Summers.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th, of scarlet fever, Frankie L. [Miller] son of Nicholas B and Eva miller, aged 2 years, 7 months and 10 days.  A beautiful and promising boy of more than ordinary sweetness and intelligence has been called by Him who said "Suffer little children to come unto me."

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of his son, A.J. Keyes, Oct. 30th., Mr. John Keyes aged 73 years, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 13th, Mrs. Rozetta Dimmick relict of the late Eber Dimmick, Esq. int he 80th year of her age.

At Upper Lisle [Broome Col NY] Oct. 12th, Mr. Joel Rouse aged 91 years and 3 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 10th, Mr. John Russell aged 85 years and 4 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 8th, Mrs. Healy, wife of Thomas Healy, aged 70 years.

News Item

A terrible railroad accident occurred near Summit, Pa. on the D.L.&W R.R. on Monday evening.  A coal train collided with the train which left this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] about 1 o'clock Monday.  The train had seventeen coaches of Centennial passengers, a number of them from this place.  Five persons were killed and many others injured.  Ransom Smith of this town was injured in one of his legs, and a young man by the name of Torrey who works for Salem Lewis, of this town, was severely injured in the head and chest.  A son-in-law of Bernard Boyle of this village who resides in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] was killed and his wife injured.  Maurice Birdsall, of this village, had left the car which was telescoped only a few minutes before the accident occurred.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 31, 1878

Marriages

WOOD - HALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Frank Wood, Jr. of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Louisa L. Hall of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

TOWLE - DEDRICK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th, by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. E.H. Towle to Miss Jennie E. Dedrick, all of Greene.

BOXER - WILCOX:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 24th by Rev. J.T. Randolph, Mr. Henry B. Boxer of New york, to Miss Rebecca Wilcox of Sherburne.

HUNT - CARL:  In Sanford [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 16th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. George L. Hunt of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elsie L. Carl of Sanford.

SMITH - CRAWE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 25th by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Orlando Smith to Miss Grace Crawe both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

BAIRD - SMITH:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 23d by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. John H. Baird of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte L. Smithof New Berlin.

PECK - GAGER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]= Oct. 23d, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. Charles M. Peck of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lottie M. Gager of South New Berlin.

Deaths

MACKSEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Mary E. [Macksey] wife of Thomas Macksey, aged 26 years, 8 months and 16 days.

SCOTT:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 21st, of consumption, Eliza T. [Scott] wife of L.D. Scott, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years.

MORGAN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 17th, Mrs. Emeline Morgan, aged 70 years.

BINGHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 21st, George R. [Bingham] eldest son of William B. and Margaret E. Bingham, aged 18 years.

SHOALES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 3d, Mrs. Rachel Shoales, widow of David C. Shoales, aged 75 years.

BRADSTREET:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 11th, Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet aged 27 years.

ORWEN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 15th, Mrs. Mina E. Orwen aged 19 years.

NEWELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d, Mr. Warren D. Newell, aged 78 years.

REXFORD: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 24th, Mrs. Cornelia Rexford widow of the late Seneca B. Rexford.

BROMLEY:  In Addison, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] Sept. 30th, of heart disease, Polly [Bromley] wife of Jonathan Bromley and sister of Asher M. Ray of Madison County, and Stephen A. May of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] aged 69 years.

EDWARDS:  In Columbus, Nebraska, Oct. 20th, Lydia A. [Edwards] wife of Solomon J. Edwards, aged 58 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]

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A dispatch received on Thursday, by Jerry Donegan of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] brought the unwelcome intelligence that his son Merton [Donegan] aged twenty years, a brakeman on the Michigan Southern and Lake Shore Railroad, while coupling cars near Chicago, had his right arm so badly crushed that amputation was necessary.  A letter since received from J.H. McDermott, formerly of this place, who is yard master in Chicago, states that young Donegan is at his residence, where he had made his home, is well care for and doing well, and will probably be able to come to his parents within a couple of weeks.

Another letter, received by Mrs. Donegan, announced the death on the same day, of her brother, William Boyden a farmer residing near Flint, Michigan, who, while riding with his son, was thrown from the wagon and instantly killed, his neck being broken. Deceased visited with his relatives here, something like a year since, and will be remembered by those who made his acquaintance.

Guilford Chenango Co. NY News Items

Mrs. N.R. Merchant, another of our old and respected residents, after a lingering illness, died on the 18th inst. aged 77 years.  Of those who witnessed the early settlement of our vicinity, Mrs. Merchant was among the few who lived to behold its many changes.  The ranks of this class are growing less every year and the few whom she has left must soon follow her.  She survived the loss of her husband nearly fifteen years, and beheld her family grown up and respected.  With characteristic Christian fortitude she bore her long suffering patiently to the end.

While visiting our cemetery a few days since, we saw the monument recently placed in the lot of Mr. Bennett W Morse.  It is about fifteen feet high, with pedestal of four feet square of Plymouth granite, extensively used at the East for cemetery purposes and but little known in this section.  It was built and set up by Mr. M.G. Keane of Bridgeport, Conn. and in style and superior workmanship is a credit to his establishment.  Mrs. Morse, whose remains were buried here last winter was a resident of this place, and while the monument is an enduring ornament to our cemetery, it bespeaks in this crowning act of a devoted husband his unfading memory for an affectionate wife after years of patient suffering.

Capt. Russel Dibble of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] now some 87 years old, was in town on the 20th inst., in attendance at the funeral of his sister, Mrs. N.R Merchant.  He was for many years a resident of our village and contributed much in laying the foundation of its present prosperity.  He is quite smart, and we hope that he may live to enjoy many years of life yet.

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HYER:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 25th, Mr Schuyler Hyer aged 63 years and 21 days.

A Guilford correspondent favors us with the following account of a sad and fatal accident, which occurred on Wednesday of last week in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]

A sad accident occurred in the western part of the town of Unadilla on Wednesday October 23d, which resulted in the death of Schuyler Hyer, the last surviving son of William Hyer, the first settler of the name in Chenango County, October 25th.  He left his home on Wednesday morning, with one horse attached to a light lumber wagon, in which was some kindling wood which he was taking to a widowed friend.  While descending the hill above Orange Spencer's residence, the dashboard of the wagon gave way, and the wood on which he sat fell out, striking the horse.  A moment after, the horse with the wagon dashed down the road and turned into S. Gibson's barnyard, freeing himself from the broken wagon, and was secured by Mr. Gibson, who was at work in the barn.  Starting up the road, to see what had become of the driver, Mr. G. met some boys, who said a dead man lay in the road.  Running to the spot, he found Mr. Hyer lying in the road, in such a position as to show that he fell forward with the wood, and passed between the thills to the ground.  Mr. G. carried him alone to the residence of Mr. Spencer, the nearest house, the unfortunate man being unconscious, in which condition he remained until his death, Thursday noon, when he answered some questions with "yes" and "no" all he could utter.  It was found that one hip was bruised and his head badly cut.  Drs. Smith and West were called and alternately visited him, but had no hopes of his recovery, as they feared internal injuries.  He lived but forty-seven hours after leaving his home.  His family were in constant attendance upon him.

Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, with a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss.  His whole life has been passed in this vicinity, and he leaves a record of kindly deeds and Christian graces, which all might emulate.  A kindly soul speaking pleasant words and doing good deeds, his memory will be held green in many places and especially by the poor, who never appealed to him in vain.

He was buried on Sunday, October 27th at the old burying ground near where he led the Hyer family reunion last June, the report of which was published in the Union.  The last clause of that report reads now like a prophesy.  May our Heavenly Father have taken him from his earthly home to His happy rest.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1849 & 1878)

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 4, 1849

Death

In San Francisco, California, on the night of the 10th of May last, Albert B. Crafts aged about 35 years, formerly of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, N.Y.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 11, 1849

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th ult. by the Rev. Mr. grant, Mr. Wm. H. Peck to Miss Adelia Carr, both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bader, Mr. Geo. Duell to Miss Mary Ann Peck, both of the above place.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Cyrus S. Lamb of Bowling Green, Wood Co. Ohio, to Miss Cynthia A. Whiteman of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At Schuyler's lake [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mr. Isaiah Rose, aged 69 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 18, 1849

Marriage

In Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. S.H. Battin, Mr. Geo. W. Tarbox of New York City, to Miss Caroline E. [Lewis] daughter of Wm. Lewis, Esq. of this village.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 6, 1878

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 4th, by Rev. P. Scramling, Albert Scramling of Oneonta and Miss Agnes McNair of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] at the bride's father's, Nov. 28, by Rev. Y.C. Smith, Lorin H. Groat and Leona Y. Mickle, both of Oneonta.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 27th, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Frank H. York of Clarkville [Albany Co. NY] to Fanny Aldrich daughter of Sylvester D. Aldrich, of Morris.

At the home of the bride's father on the evening of Nov. 27th by Rev. T.F. Hall, Charles A. Sibley of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Burnside of Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Miss Annice Shilletts of this town and Charles Chase of Kansas, were married by the Rev. Mr. Clark of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] last Wednesday, at the residence of the bride's mother, near this village.  A number of guests were invited, and a very pleasant time was had.  We wish the happy couple success in their far-off western home.

Deaths

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], Geo. W. Horton.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], Dr. Horace Manly.

In Hartwich [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 2d, Miss Esther Rockwell.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 1st, of diphtheria, Herman Hawkins aged 16 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], December 3, Cathleen [Day] infant daughter of M.W. Day, aged three months.

John Forsythe who recently left Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] for Kansas, was killed a few days since by falling from a load of hay.

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Dr. John L. Swart of Schoharie [Schoharie Co. NY], brother of Geo. D. Swart of this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], died November 23d.. He was District Surgeon and Secretary of the Schoharie Co. Medical Society, a prominent member of the Reformed Church and the Reform Temperance Association.  The Schoharie Republican says:  "Physician, heal thyself" is a commandment than cannot be carried out at all times.  Dr. Swart's love of his profession was the cause of his death.  Five days before his death he attended to his duties as usual and traveled at an inclement season to minister unto others.  He died in the harness in the prime of life.  Before he made his last visit - miles away - the fever king had taken possession of him and he had been billeted for another world. Yet he went on - trod the paths of duty, forgetful of himself and passes away with the benediction, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

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Last Saturday the church bell announced the death of one of our oldest and most respected citizens, Henry Moshler.  He was of Quaker parentage, born in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. in 1804, and was consequently 74 years of age.  While a child his family moved to Mt. Vision in this county [Otsego Co. NY] and 25 years ago the subject of this sketch moved to Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].  He was a practical wagon maker, conducting the business until old age came, then turning it over to his sons.  Mr. Moshler was a devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church.  For fifteen years in Mt. Vision and the same time in Oneonta, he served as class leader.  Of Mr. Moshler's brothers and sisters there were ten, and up to three years ago, none of them had died.  The funeral was attended from the late residence of the deceased, Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Smith conducting the services.  We have none too many men like Henry Moshler, and it is to be regretted that such lives as his leave a feebler impression than we could wish.  And yet, after all, men of his kind make communities better and their death robs us of effective forces for the promotion of morality and religion.

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A fatal accident occurred at the Hawk's Mountain tunnel on the midland, three miles from Hancock [Delaware Co. NY], last Saturday.  While masons were laying a foundation for arching the tunnel, a rock weighing about one ton fell from the roof, killing a man name Allen and fatally injuring another by the same of Denham.  Both men leave large families.  Only a few days since a large mass of earth fell in this tunnel, and travel was suspended for an entire day.

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 3, 1830

Marriages

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by John Landon Esq. Mr. John McQueen to Mrs. Eleanor Washburn.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by J.S. Combs, Esq. Mr. Andrew Andrews to Miss Mariah Peak daughter of Mr. Roswell Peak, all of Hamden.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Lilly, Mr. Adna Mallory, Jr. of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Angeline Hanford of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Tuttle, Mr. E. Munn of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss E. Spoor of the former place.

In Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Stephen --enn, Mr. Henry J. Wilcox of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Brown of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the same, Mr. David Hamilton of Jefferson, to Miss Esther Dale daughter of Mr. Alexander Dale.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Chapman, Mr. Samuel A.L. Davis of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Deborah Ann Hawley of the former place.

Deaths

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Asenath Brett wife of James Brett, Esq. aged 39 years.

On the 20th, Mrs. Lois Squires wife of Mrs. David Squires.

On the 25th, Mrs. Mary Spencer wife of Mr. James Spencer

On the 13th, Miss Philomela Packard aged 18 years. 

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 1`0, 1830

Deaths

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening, the 31st ult. after a short but severe illness, William S. McCrea Esq. late member of Assembly from this county, in the 49th year of his age.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on the 8th inst. Mrs. Mary Mason wife of Mr. James Mason, aged 38 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 24, 1830

Marriages

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 11th instant, by the Rev. H.R. Peters, Mr. Joseph H. Barlow of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Avis Robinson daughter of Mr. Rowland Robinson, fo the former place.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. Simon Andrews to Miss Sally Grant all of Stamford.

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Anthony M. Paine, Esq. Mr. Thorn Moore of Middletown [Orange Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Strong of Delhi.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, July 11, 1872

Marriages

CHAPPELL - WOODWARD:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], July 4, at Dixon's Hotel by Rev. William A. Ely, rector of St. Paul's Church, Charles A. Chappell and Kitty Woodward all of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

PARTRIDGE - MOREY:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] June 26, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Partridge of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Hettie Morey of the former place.

SPROUL - BROOKS: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] June 27th by Rev. S. Miller, Mr. Martin B. Sproul of New York, and Miss Frankie Brooks of Sherburne.

Deaths

WETMORE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday, June 30, Mrs. Abigail Wetmore in the 67th year of her age.

LACEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], June 27, Miss M. Ellen Lacey aged 18 years.

TUTTLE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], June 29, Mrs. Anna May, wife of Benjamin Tuttle in the 80th year of her age.

DAVIE:  We have to chronicle the sad news of the death of Lucy [Davis] wife of Ward Davis of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and sister of your correspondent, W.H.J.  She was a very worthy woman and an exemplary Christian.  She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

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WATSON:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY], June 24, Mrs. Frankie A. Watson, wife of B.E. Watson, aged 26 years, 8 months and 12 days.

Angel music from heavenly spheres, / Sounds clearer now to our earthly ears, / The rolling river not half so wide / Since our darling crossed to the other side.

Loving her so, we can only wait, / Longing to enter the pearly gate / For life has weary nights and weary days; / We shiver a little and softly pray.

Only praying that when we go, / That strange, mysterious life to know, / She may meet us first on the heavenly shore, / With the bright young face we knew of yore.

The years go on in toil and strife / We grow farther away from the purer life; / Dusted with toil, tainted with sin, / The golden gates we may not go in.

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BAKER:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of her son, R.M. Baker, on Wednesday, July 3, of consumption, Sophia [Baker] wife of the late Mattison Baker, formerly of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and mother of the late W.H. Baker of Oneida, aged 6 3 years.

The death of Wm. H. Baker has been recently announced in these columns.  To that announcement we Now have to add the death of Mrs. Sophia Baker, the mother of Mr. Baker.  Her death which occurred on the 3d of July, at the residence of her son. R.M. Baker, of Oneida, was not unexpected, as she had been sick for some time. A character so pure and good, demands a passing tribute.  She was born at Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] in the year 1808 and was the daughter of Nicholas and Sibel Byer.  She was converted to the Christian faith and life at the age of 14, living in humble dependence on Christ for almost 50 years.  Nearly twenty years of her life were passed in Utica and for about seven years she was a resident of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] attaining a perfectness of character most pleasing to behold.  She was a member of the M.E. Church through all the period of her religious life, and for many years was the wife of Mattison Baker, of that church, till his death in 1849. With her faith and piety, and natural endowments, she was well fitted to meet the cares of her family, and the responsibilities of her calling.  Of great sweetness of disposition, of remarkable patience, and of steady religious devotion, she could not fail to impress her friends with her excellence.  Her children, especially, could not but know and feel her unspeakable worth, hence, "they rise up to call her blessed," and confess, with gratitude, the influence of her saintly example in shaping their religious convictions and experience.  The influence of father and mother, together, has gone with some of them down to the grave, imparting a holy confidence and peace, and it still remains as a precious legacy to those that survive.  How much better and brighter the world is for such a life and such a character?  How many triumphs of the Christian religion are due to such influences as these?  And who would not wish to be related to such a faith and calling and reap the fruits of that higher life to which the Christian faith leads us.  "For they that overcome shall inherit all things."  There can be no sincerer wish of the writer of this, than that all the relatives of Mrs. Baker, who so affectionately cherish her memory may partake of her Christian experience while living and share her blessedness when they go hence.  R.C. Fox.

Vital Records, Madison (1813), Delaware (1830), & Chenango (1836) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 2, 1813

News Item

From Sacket's Harbor

Extract of a letter dated Sacket's Harbor, May 29 [1813]

The British Fleet, of 5 or 6 sail, were discovered off our harbor yesterday morning.  By 6 o'clock it was reduced to a certainty that it was their intention to land.  Alarm guns were immediately fired and every preparation made to give them a warm reception.  A light wind and some other causes prevented their landing until 4 o'clock this morning, when they effected it, with considerable loss.  The action continued warm and general until six o'clock, when it terminated in the retreat of the enemy to their fleet.

I am not able to give you the number of killed or wounded upon either side, but it is considerable on both.  Lt. Col. Mills, of the volunteers, is among the slain.  Col. Backus of the 1st regt. light dragoons is said to be mortally wounded.  Two general officers of the enemy were found dead on the field.  It is understood that Governor Prevost commanded the enemy.  General Brown commanded our forces and fought bravely.  The enemy are now making out of the harbor.  You must wait for particulars.  In haste, &c.

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We learn, says the Utica Gazette, that our loss in killed, at Sacket's Harbor, did not exceed 25.  The enemy must have suffered more severely. We shall probably receive further particulars, both form the north and west before our next week's paper, when we shall with promptitude lay them before the public.

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Since the above important information was in type, we learn by Dr. Johnson, of Buffalo, verbally, that the whole Niagara frontier from Fort George to Fort Erie, is in our possession.  Our informant states, that when he left Buffalo, the American colors were flying on the different fortresses from Fort Erie to Fort George!  Let the friends of "Free trade and Sailor's rights" rejoice!  Let all friends to heresy and independence rejoice!  While Britain and her savage allies and Tories mourn over their hapless fate!

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 14, 1813

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Saturday evening last, Mrs. Amanda Hearsey, aged eighteen years.  She was in perfect health on Friday evening, previous to her decease. the malady with which she died, is supposed ty physicians to have been the Spotted Fever.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 21, 1813

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], yesterday morning, a child of Mr. D. Wood, aged three years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 28, 1813

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Saturday last a child of Mr. D. Wood, aged four years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 6, 1830

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday morning last, very suddenly, Mrs. Susan Phelps, relict of the late John B. Phelps, in the 73d year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 27, 1830

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], last evening, by Walter Chace, Esq. Mr. Henry Platner, to Miss Lucinda Nobles.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st instant, by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Mr. George Miller of Spaulding, Lincoln County, England, to Mrs. Ann Chesholm daughter of Thomas M. Clark, Esq. of Kortright, in this county.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 28, 1836

Death

In Wilna, Jefferson County [NY], on the 16th inst. Thomas Brayton Esq. father of the Rev. Mr. Brayton of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 68 years.  Mr. B. was an excellent man, a devoted Christian and highly respected by all who knew him.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 5, 1836

Marriages

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday, October 2, by the Rev. Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Alanson Holmes to Miss Sally Euphrasia Rathbun both of that place.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. William Jones to Miss Betsey C. Gregory all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 26, 1836

Marriage

In Sherburne [Chenango Col. NY] on Monday morning last, Henry Mitchell M.D. to Mrs. Mary Guernsey both of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango (1836) & Otsego (1869) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 3, 1836

Deaths

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th ult. after a painful and severe illness, Mercy [Sheldon] wife of Luke Sheldon, aged 59 years.  The deceased was a woman highly exemplary in all the various relations and duties of life and was respected and beloved by all who enjoyed her acquaintance.  In her death, her husband has been deprived of an affectionate wife, her children of a kind and loving parent and society of a useful member.  She has left a wide circle of relations and friends to mourn her loss.

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on the 22d, Mrs. Lucy Smith wife of Mr. Dexter Smith in the 56th year of her age, leaving evidence to her friends that she was worthy to be counted among the happy number "who die in the Lord."  As a Christian her piety was exhibited in a principled regard for the divine requirements as they relate to the duty of man to his Maker and to his fellow men; as a bosom companion she was assiduously kind and faithful; as a mother she was affectionate and provident; as a friend, sincere and constant.  In her death a large circle of family connections pay no ordinary tribute to the destroying Angel.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 24, 1836

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, Mr. Samuel Griffing aged 72 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris NY, November 10, 1869

Marriages

In So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 15th, by Rev. N. Palmer, Leroy J. Owens to Helen Hall both of So. New Berlin.

In So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 26th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Prof. Linn Babcock of So. New Berlin, to Lilie Potter of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Christ Church, West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 6, by Rev. J. Davis, Adelbert Snow of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Julia E. Fish of West Burlington.

By the same, at the residence of the bride's father, in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 20, Henry Cope to Celestia V. Bassett both of New Lisbon.

By the same in Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 26, Simon W. Wales of Abingdon, Mass. to Delia E. Brown of Edmeston.

Death

At Morris [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th Carl A. [Bresee] infant son of D.C. and A.C. Bresee, aged 7 weeks and 2 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 17, 1869

Marriages

In West Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 6th by Rev. C.E. Peake, Morgan A. Place to Gertrude M. Sheldon all of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride, Nov. 4th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, James D. Thayer of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] to Sarah Burrell of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 24, 1869

Marriages

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] October 31st, by Rev. A. Hayward, James Martindale of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Jennie Hayward of West Laurens.

At the M.E. Parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] November 12th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Clark Mann of Laurens to Mary M. Mattison of Maine, Broome County [NY].

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] October 17th, by Rev. C.E. Hodge, Dellevan Wanzer to Mary E. Culver, both of Morris.

Death

At Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Stephen Goodspeed 93 years of age.  The feebleness of age had been for a long time creeping over him.  For some seven years his children had cared for him as for an infant, till at length the worn out earthly tabernacle was laid by, that the spirit might enjoy the spiritual body, the house not made without hands, eternal in the heavens.

Thomas  Hinchey a blacksmith by trade and formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], was found dead in one of the streets of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of Nov. 12th.  He was very intemperate, and it was probably the cause of his death.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1857 & 1869)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 22, 1857

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. E. Westcott, Mr. Byron Brewer to Miss Mary Julia Sitterly both of Oneonta.

Death

At Unadilla on Saturday the 12th inst., Ira S. Curtis aged 47 years and 11 months.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 26, 1857

Marriages

In Westville [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 11, at the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. C.N. Pattengill, Mr. Lewis Beach of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to MissAlcenia Sillenbrek  of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 6, by Rev. H. Fitch, Mr. C. Leonard Tefft to Miss Lucy Kennedy both of Edmeston.

Deaths

At Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. David Delos Lane in the 33d year of his age.

At the same place, on the 15th inst. Abigail [Preston] wife of Henry Preston in the 70th year of her age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Mary Olive wife of Jonas S. Olive, aged 73 years, formerly of Kent, England.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mr. Henry Smith aged 66 years, 9 months and 29 days.

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday the 12th inst. Mrs. Phebe Evans aged 30 years.

At South Bainbridge, the 26th of july, Mr. Isaac Seely aged 60 years.

Mr. Richard Perkins of the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] was killed on Tuesday the 18th inst. by falling from a tree which he was trimming.  The fall broke his neck, and he was dead when found, which was by the side of the road.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 9, 1857

Marriages

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. A. Leroy Sanderson to Miss Elizabeth W. Quimby both of Morris.

At Ballard's Hotel, Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Dexter G. Slater of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emeline Roberts of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Mr. John Gifford to Miss Amelia Ramsdall all of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 26th, by Rev. -?- Mr. E.G. Chase of Schenectady to Miss Orpha A. [Rose] daughter of Elon Rose, Esq. of Milford.

At Westville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. C.N. Pattengill, Mr. David H. Darling to Miss Margaret A. Fisher, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Sophia Shaw aged 55 years and 4 months.  Deceased was the mother of S.M. Shaw, editor of the Freeman's Journal.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mrs. Nancy [Gregory] wife of Rev. Seth Gregory, aged 67 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mrs. Samantha [Wallace] wife of Mr. Sidney Wallace, aged 48 years.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Nabby Williams wife of Thomas Williams in the 31st year of her age.

Yesterday, the funeral of a young man occurred, whose death and the cause of it have cast a deep gloom over our city [Springfield, Otsego Co. NY].  Young Reed was employed as a clerk in an apothecary shop and a short time since, was terribly burned by a camphene or fluid explosion which took place while he was drawing it from the cask.  He has been very low but was expected to recover until within a few hours of his death.  How many more victims must be sacrificed to this Meloche of carelessness before the plague is stayed?  Reed was beloved by all who knew him, and in his death, we have lost one who gave promise of becoming a good and substantial citizen.  Springfield Rep.

Coroner Edwards held an inquest on Friday last in this place on the body of Mrs. Ann Olive of Springfield in the 24th year of her age, whose remains on Monday preceding has been deposited in the receiving vault of the Lakewood Cemetery.  It was complained that she had died from malpractice in obstetrics, producing abortion and numerous witnesses were examined to ascertain that fact.  The jury came to the result that such was the cause of her death, without naming persons producing it, or the distinct means effecting the end, they being to them unknown.  

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 23, 1857

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. at Willoughby's Hotel by Rev. S.W. Bush, Mr. Thomas J. Carr to Miss Mariette E. Gregory both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Eugene E. Whitman of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Emily M. Hopkins of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 31st August, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. G.W. Sholes of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Addie L. Tiffany of the former place.

At Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. Geo. S. Miller, Mr. Alfred Miller to Miss Henryetta S. Miller.

At Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 9th inst. by Rev. Wm. Church, Mr. George Luce of Ilion (?), Herkimer County [NY] to Miss Susan E. Hutchins of Burlington.

In Groton [Tompkins Co. NY], Sept. 13th by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. Augustus L. Jackson of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Esther Bowens(?) of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 5th by Rev. O. Irving, Mr. James Connor of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Jane Wright of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

We are informed that a little son of Geo. B. Nichols was drowned in the Butternuts Creek near Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst.  He was 4 years old.

We are again called upon to record the death of another of our citizens.  James T. Wild a most respected citizen, died at his residence in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday morning the 18th inst. aged 86 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 3, 1869

Deaths

At Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 11, of cancer at the residence of his son-in-law, George Piersons, Nathan R. Brown Esq. aged 68 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24, Emma [Bridges] wife of Eli Bridges, aged 24 years.

Died at Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17, Peter Mariett aged 90 years and 7 months.  He was born in Charleston, Montgomery Co. N.Y. in the year 1779.  In early life he moved to Otsego Co [NY] and became one of the first settlers in the western part of the town of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].  He reared a family of thirteen children, was a kind father, and an affectionate companion.  His wife died eight years since and he has now followed her to the spirit world.  Thus, another of the oldest and one of the most honored and respected citizens of Laurens has passed away.

The Chenango Telegraph of the 27th says:  On Friday mornign last, Mrs. Tuttle of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] having a brass kettle full of scalding water on the stove, took it off and set it on the floor.  A little granddaughter, Alice Tuttle daughter of Lewis C. Tuttle, both of whom lived with the grandmother, was in the room and at that moment started to go out of doors, but she stumbled and fell against the kettle tipping it over, scalding herself most severely on her shoulders and the lower part of her person to her knees.  Although every assistance was rendered her, she only lingered till the next day, when she died.

Alfred Clark, Esq. died at his residence in Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 23d.  The Journal says:  Mr. Clarke was a gentleman of culture and education who was highly appreciated for his personal worth and estimable traits of character among his intimate friends.  He early read law and had one of the best libraries in the county.  The life of a Farmer had for him superior attractions and he devoted most of the years of his manhood to Agricultural pursuits, his farm being one of the finest in Otsego County.  For many years an officer, at one time President, of the Otsego Co. Agricultural Society, he gave to its affairs much attention and was one of its most useful managers.  Four years ago, he was the democratic candidate for State Senator in this District. Though not an active politician, he felt a lively interest in all the great public questions of the day and held firmly his own well-matured opinions thereon.