Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1833)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 2, 1833

Marriages

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, by the Rev. Norman H. Adams, Mr. John Hegadoom of that place to Miss Elizabeth Purdee daughter of Jesse Purdee, Esq. of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY].

At Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d ult. by Nathan W. Williams, Mr. Charles Mills to Catharine Hollaway of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

At Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 1st Sept. by Elder James Westcott, Mr. Sidney Wells to Miss Loretta Brewer, all of that place.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder John Hollister, Mr. John H. Moore to Miss Francis N. Graves.

At the same place on the 17th ult. by Elder Wright Butler, Mr. John Mosier to Miss Elizabeth Ann Simison.

At South Worcester, Otsego County [NY] on the 23d ult. by Christian Mutter, Esq. Mr. Samuel Root of Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Hannah [Johnson] daughter of Col. William Johnson of Davenport, Delaware County [NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 9, 1833

Marriages

At Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Paddock, Mr. William S. Noble, merchant of Franklin, in this county [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Hurd of the former place.

On the same day, in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] by the Rev. D. Waterbury, Mr. Erastus Loveland to Miss Nancy Hitchcolk all of Franklin.

Death

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 26th, the Rev. Stephen Fenn aged 64 years.  The sudden and unexpected decease of this public servant of God demands at least a brief notice.

Mr. Fenn was born 1769, in Watertown, Conn.  Possessing strong native powers of mind, he made good proficiency in his classical studies and acquired the reputation of an excellent scholar.  He graduated at Yale College in 1790, and soon after entered upon the great work of preaching the gospel of his Lord and master.  After laboring about one year in the state of New Hampshire, he came to Harpersfield in April 1798.  At that time this town was in its infancy; the inhabitants were few, and almost as a matter of course, poor or in low circumstances.  He was ordained in January, 1794, and took the pastoral charge of the Presbyterian church in Harpersfield.  He continued in this situation until the year 1829, a period of 36 years.  Four years have since elapsed, most of which time he has ministered in the things of God to the church in Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY].

More than forty-two years Mr. Fenn was permitted to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom.  He possessed uncommon bodily vigor and a remarkable strong and sound constitution.  He was able, therefore, to perform a greater amount of ministerial labor than most ministers are and few men can be found who have met so uniformly the arduous duties of the sacred office.  During the whole course of his ministry he was never detained on account of bodily infirmities from the sacred desk but in one solitary instance, and then only during a part of the day.  All his appointments too, during the week, he was, at all seasons of the year, able to meet.

During his ministry, Mr. Fenn administered the ordinance of baptism to about 813 persons, solemnized 417 marriages and preached on an average 4 sermons a week, for the space of 42 years.  His constitution appeared to be unimpaired and his strength to remain firm even to the day of his death.   The Sabbath preceding his decease he performed the duties of the sanctuary with all the vigor and ardor of youth.  When on his way to meet a congregation to whom he had appointed to preach, a fit of apoplexy suddenly removed him from his friends and labors here on earth to meet another congregation, we trust, where all is joy and love without one discordant note.  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

In this sudden death the church in Jefferson and a large circle of acquaintances and relatives are called to mourn the loss of a beloved Pastor, father and friend.  While all are admonished in this afflicting providence, but in a special manner, Ministers "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh."

News Item

Information Wanted

Horace B. Page left Franklin, Delaware County, New York, in April 1818, most of the time since, it is believed, he has been at sea.  In 1824 or 1825, he sailed as first mate in a vessel for China in the employ of some merchants of New York, whose names are unknown, which vessel was lost at sea, and he was a prisoner on the Island of Madagascar three years.  He was taken off by a British ship and carried to Calcutta, from thence to Liverpool and then to Quebec, and from Quebec through Vermont to New York. Since which time he has not been heard from by his friends. Any information respecting him directed to Soloman Page Franklin, Delaware County, New York, will be thankfully received by his afflicted parents.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 23, 1833

Marriages

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Charles S. Rogers, Esq. Mr. Phinimas Newton to Miss Sally C. Avery daughter of John Avery, Esq. all of Sidney Plains.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Harvy Brown, Mr. William L. Hayes of Penfield, Lorira County, Ohio to Miss Aurelia [Linsley] daughter of Daniel Lindsley, Esq. of the former place.

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Henry Shoemaker formerly of Dutchess County [NY] to Miss Jane Roberts of the former place.

In Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wyckoff, Mr. James A. Bennet, Esq. Editor of the Brooklyn Advocate, to Miss Eliza Jane Dubois of the former place.

At St. Andrews Church, New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th(?) inst. by the Rev. Edward Andrews, Samuel S. Randall Esq. senior editor of the N. Berlin Herald, to Miss Sarah Rubbell of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

Take Notice:  Runaway from the subscriber on the 14th inst. Hiram Lasuer an indented apprentice, who had about two years and a half to stay.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on my account, or giving him employ, under the penalty in such case made and provided.  Whoever will return said boy to the subscriber shall receive a reward of one cent.  William J. Thompson Oct. 19, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 30, 1833

Marriages

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th inst. at the residence of Col. H.D. Gould, by the Rev. O.L. Kirtland, the Hon. Thomas P. Danforth of Middleburgh, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Angeline Hathaway of the former place.

At Osbornville, Greene County [NY] on the 24th inst. by the Rev. C.H. Goodrich, Lucius Robinson Counsellor at Law, of Catskill [Green Co. NY] to Miss Eunice Osborn daughter of Bennet Osborn, Esq. of the former place.

At Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 20th inst. by the Rev. S. Fenton, Mr. Benjamin Davison of Hudson, Columbia County [NY] to Miss Abigail [Bathrick] daughter of John Bathrick, Esq. of the former place.

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday, the 16th inst. by Francis Yeoman, Esq. Mr. Alfred Bordon to Miss Fanny Covill all of Hamden.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Matthew Halcott Esq. Mr. Elijah Parker a veteran of the Revolution, aged 73, to Mrs. Freelove Bollard aged 68, all of Middletown.

At Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening the 23d inst. by the Rev. L.B. Sullivan Mr. Henry P. Ensign of Carbondale, Pa. to Miss Sarah Ann Turner of the former place.

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, 24th inst. by Ira Bixby, Esq. Mr. Benjamin West of Starrucca, Pa. to Miss Phebe Ann Whitaker of the former place.

At the same place on Thursday evening, 24th inst. by Elder Stephen Stiles, Mr. John O. Whitaker to Miss Emily Stiles both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] October 23d in the full triumph of a blessed immortality, Capt. Hugh Johnston aged 70 years.  A brief sketch of the deceased and of his father's family may be worth of notice.

Capt. Hugh Johnston was born April 10th, 1768, in Duanesburg, Schenectady County, New York.  He, with his father William Johnston, and other connections, came to the Susquehanna Flats (now Sidney Plains) in May 1775.  They were the first settlers in Delaware county, and for two years they endured the hardships and privations of a new country.  In June 1777, they were obliged to leave their homes and flee before an invading foe.  Brant, a chief, with one hundred and ten warriors came and burnt their buildings and slaughtered their cattle. The Johnston family fled to Cherry Valley, where they remained till November 11th, 1778, when 700 Indians and Tories came unawares and burnt the village of Cherry Valley and murdered twenty-eight women and children. The Johnston family narrowly made their escape.  They then removed to Schenectady, where they remained till May 1784 when they returned to the Susquehanna Flats, their former place of residence. 

The deceased has left a large circle of relatives to mourn the loss of a father and friend.  "The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place anymore behold him."

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In the village of Catskill, Green County [NY] on the 22d inst. Marietta [Baldwin] wife of J.W. Baldwin, aged 20 years.  Formerly of Hobert in this county [Delaware Co. NY] where she has left a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by whom she was respected and beloved for her many virtues while living, and who will deeply deplore her early exit.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 13, 1866

Marriages

UPPAM - MACK:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.R. Haskins, Mr. Marcena Uppam to Miss Carrie Mack all of Georgetown.

FENTON - LOOMIS:  In West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], Jan. 1, 1866 by Rev. John Pilkington, Mr. George W. Fenton of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emma Loomis of Leonardsville [Madison Co. NY].

DANIELS - LEWIS:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.T. Mattison, Mr. James H. Daniels of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Lewis of the town of Eaton.

DAVIS - DAVIS:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 3, 1866, by Rev. J.R. Lewis, Mr. Samuel A. Davis of Camden, Oneida Co. [NY], and Miss Zoedda E. Davis of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY].

WHALEY - FRANKLIN:  In New Woodstock, Dec. 24, 1865, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Almond Whaley of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Almeda Franklin of McDonough,  N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

MOSELY - BEACH:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 7, 1865, at the house of the bride's mother, by Rev. William H.D. Grannis, Mr. H.L. Mosely of Fairport [Monroe Co. NY] to Miss Addie A. Beach of the former place.

BLIVEN - HOLMES:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1865, by Rev. L.V. Ismond, Mr. Abram Bliven of Brookfield [Hamilton Co. NY] to Miss Nancy M. Holmes of South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY].

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Golden Wedding

A goodly number of the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Taylor assembled at their residence on Thursday evening, Jan. 4th, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. the hours passed joyously in social interchanges, especially at the supper tables, where excellent and bountiful things were served in polite style. At a late hour brief remarks and prayer were made by the Rev. C.N. Stowers and the company retired with many kind wishes for that intelligent and Christian family.

Mr. Taylor was born in Hartford, Washington County [NY] in 1794.  Mrs. Taylor, then Sarah Austin, was born in the same town in 1796.  The ancestors of this family formed a part of the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts in 1684, and the descendants are scattered throughout the country, many of whom have held eminent positions in public life.  Mr. T.'s grandfather was captain of a privateer in the Revolutionary struggle.  His father was Major in the war of 1812.  He also had three uncles who served in the army of the Revolution.  Mrs. T.'s father occupied various public stations in the State and was the man who introduced the bill to free the slaves of New York.

Both branches of the family have been distinguished for their Christian integrity.  Mr. Taylor's grandfather died on his knees, praying.  Before retiring to this village in April last, they had lived forty-eight years on one farm in Mentz, Cayuga County [NY] where they exerted no ordinary influence by their wealth, intelligence and Christianity.  May God make peace for and prosperous their declining days.  And blessed be God who giveth us such families.

Deaths

WILBER: In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday, Jan. 11, Capt. Nathan B. Wilber aged 75 years.  Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m. at his late residence.

STURGIS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 4, 1866, Mrs. Hannah Sturgis aged 73 years, relict of Nehemiah Sturgis, who died in Lee, Massachusetts in March 1821.

WOOD:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 3, 1866, of cancer, Mrs. Anna [Wood] wife of Cyrus Wood, aged 56 years.

DUPFEE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 30, 1865, Mr. Asa Durfee aged 61 years.

GIBBS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 2, 1866, of consumption, Delos W. Gibbs formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 35 years and 6 months.

TOWNS:  In Marshall, Oneida County [NY] Jan. 8, 1866, Emma J. [Towns] wife of Amos Towns, daughter of A.H. and Sophronia Parsons, aged 22 years.

CASE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 8, 1866, Albert M. Case in the 28th year of his age.

JONES:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 2, 1866, Willie Jones aged 4 years.

WEBBER:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, Mrs. Fannie Webber aged about 50 years.

LAWSON:  Mr. Martin S. Lawson father of Isaac D. Lawson, Esq. of the 7th ward was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Deceased was 99 years and nine months old.  He has always had remarkable good health.  On Saturday night, he ate his supper and retired as usual.  Sunday morning, not coming down at the ordinary hour, the family went to his room and found him a corpse.  He evidently died without a struggle.  Syracuse Standard

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1825, 1879, 1880)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 5, 1825

Death

At Lisle Village, Broome County [NY] on the 29th ult. of a bilious fever, Mrs. Hannah Marsh aged 36 years, wife of Mr. Norman Marsh.

Mrs. Marsh was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church in that place and was distinguished for her acts of piety and benevolence.  Her death is an irreparable loss both to her family and to society.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 19, 1825

Marriages

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Hadley, Charles Butler Esq. Attorney at law of Geneva to Miss Eliza A. Ogden daughter of the late Abraham Ogden, Esq. of the former place.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday morning last by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Major Hermon Gould to Miss Anne Eliza Sherwood, daughter of Samuel Sherwood, Esq.

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. of a consumption, Mr. John S. Howe aged 24 years.  Mr. Howe was an amiable young man of conciliating manners, beloved and respected by all and it is believed that his indefatigable application and perseverance in the prosecution of his studies have been the means of hastening his departure for another, and it is hoped, a better world.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 26, 1825

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, Mr. John Church aged 63.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 21, 1879

Marriages

THROOP - BLIVEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], June 2d 1879, by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Erasmus D. Throop and Miss Arlette R. Bliven all of this town.

SAWYER - STEERE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Sylvester M. Sawyer and Miss Ida A. Steere all of this town.

Death

HARRINGTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 18, 1879, Mrs. Emily A. [Harrington], wife of Ezekiel Harrington of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 55 years and 2 months.

Our citizens were deeply pained last Thursday morning by receiving the intelligence that Mrs. Ezekiel Harrington had suddenly died the preceding day in Norwich, where she was paying her son, H. Harrington, a brief visit.  Mrs. H. was a lady of sterling worth, of blameless life, esteemed and loved by a large circle of relatives and friends.  It is supposed the immediate cause of her death was heart disease, which, we understand, had been feared for some time.

SEELEY:  To the courtesy of Charles Waters, our obliging operator, we are indebted for a copy of a dispatch received this Wednesday morning, announcing the death by drowning of Mrs. Abel Seeley who resided in the east part of the town of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].  she was found this morning in a hogshead of water, life being extinct.  In one hand she held a milk pan, and in the other a skimmer.  Dr. Lee was called, who by request telegraphed to Norwich for coroner Avery, that all might be satisfied, although no foul place is suspected. 

BABCOCK:  A little son of Dr. W.E. Babcock, of Oriskany Falls, was drowned in that village last Friday.  He fell into the sluice and was carried over the falls into the canal. The body was recovered in about ten minutes after the accident, but life was extinct.  Courier.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 11, 1880

Marriages

In Olcott, N.Y. [Niagara Co.] Feb. 16th by Rev. James Sibley, Mr. James E. Wilson of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Kate L. Burlingame of Clinton, N.Y. [Clinton Co.].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. William Weller of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Georgia Tuttle of East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, March 4th, by Rev. J.O. Woodruff, F.M. Conklin to Miss Alice J. Johnson both Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. George H. Niles and Mary Matthewson all of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 2d, by Rev. W. DeL Wilson, Mr. George Wells and Miss Lola Dorman both of Guilford.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. C.E. Taylor, Mr. Edgar Foot to Miss Lena M. Swan both f Barker [Broome Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, on Feb. 28th, by George E. Atkins. Esq. Mr. H.O. Miller to Miss Olive J. Smith both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mrs. Dennis Fosbury aged 48 years.

In Canton, Miss. Feb. -?- Dwight Clarke son of the late Benjamin ...canders, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 43 years.

News Item

Now that Mrs. Abbott, the 7-times married woman is dead, or reported so, we will state for the information of those of our exchanges who have written so much about the remarkable women and her seven marriages, that the lady resided in Smyrna, Delaware [Kent County] and not Smyrna, N.Y.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 11, 1879

Marriages

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  A very pleasant affair occurred at the residence of Henry Faulk on the 4th inst., the occasion being the marriage of his only daughter, Miss Lizzie Faulk to Frank Crosby of King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY]. Rev. J.B. Santee performed the ceremony.

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One of the pleasant events upon which memory loves to dwell and we delight to chronicle, occurred at the residence of H.R. Lamb of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, June 4th, the occasion being the marriage of his daughter Mary [Lamb] and Jay G. Holmes, of Marcellus, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], a young lawyer who has certainly displayed great skill in pleading his own case "in court."  Rev. A.T. Worden, of poetical fame, performed the ceremony at half past two o'clock in the presence of about fifty guests.  The bride was attired in an elegant robe of white silk made in some bewildering fashion, which we are not insane enough to attempt a description of.  She wore no ornaments but natural white flowers, and, notwithstanding, she threatened us with the extreme penalty of the law, if, in our notice, we dared to call her "beautiful" or "accomplished." We love to tell the truth just as well as did the father of our country, and therefore take our life in our own hands and declare that the sun never shown upon a fairer, lovelier bride.  

The solemn words were spoken and then followed the usual congratulations and refreshments - the strawberries and cream causing us to feel very amiable.  Next came music and social chat, then the barouche came around to the door, and as the bride had already donned her stylish traveling suit, nothing remained to be done but to speak the parting words.  Ah me!  why is it that tears must lurk in every smile?  The father and mother realized, full well, that the child they had reared so tenderly, could never again be their very own, as in the past.  sympathy for them was becoming contagious.  when T.G. Lamb of Sherburne came to the rescue and created the needed merriment by throwing an old slipper after the departing couple and in lusty tones wishing them a "long and happy life."  It is a source of regret that we cannot enumerate the many valuable presents, together with the names of the giver. Each one was worthy of notice, but lack of space forbids it, we can only mention a few.  Father Holmes gave an elegantly bound, illustrated family bible; sister Cora, a silver ice pitcher, with gold lined goblets and Japanese tray; Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Lamb of Waterville, a beautiful clock of quaint design, and Father Lamb, a thousand-dollar government Bond. There were books, pictures, vases, point lace, gold coin, fans &c, &c., besides articles of silver ware of all descriptions.

Thus, Columbus has lost another of her favorite daughters, and we learn that this week still another one will "go and do likewise."  Of course, we wish them happiness and prosperity, but we do wish that hereafter fellars from furrin parts would content themselves with such wives as they can find at home and not come swooping around here after the cream of the town.  We haven't anymore girls to spare.

Deaths

TOWER:  At Hebron, Mt. Henry County, Illinois, May9th, Diana Sackett [Tower] wife of William Tower, aged 69 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY]

HARRINGTON:  Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY:  On Saturday last, Mrs. Lucy Harrington of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], formerly of this place, was buried in the new burying ground, Mrs. Harrington leaves a large circle of friends here to mourn her loss. [Lucy Worden Harrington, d. 29 March 1879, AE 62y]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1879

Marriage

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  A wedding enlivened our midst on the 10th inst. George Cornell to Miss Mary [Dunbar] daughter of Colonel Dunbar.

Death

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  the aged Seth Richmond died at Latham's Corners on Saturday night.  His funeral occurred at his late residence on Tuesday.  He was the son of Major Richmond, the first one of the name that came into the county and lived to the aged of 90 years.

A large concourse of people assembled at the house of I.J. Potter, June 10th, to attend the funeral services of Seth Richmond, an aged and highly respected citizen.  Revs. Carruth and Halstead conducted the services.  Rev. B. Carruth preached the sermon.  A good man, a lifelong Christian has gone.  His age was 89 years.  Friends from Utica, Pennsylvania, Yaleville, and Norwich were in attendance.  Within the week three aged people have passed away: Mrs. Button [Mary Dexter Button] of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], aged 85; Mrs. Hoag of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 [Polly Hibbard Hoag, d. June 3, 1879].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 24, 1879

Marriage

COOK - SPOHN:  At the home of Alvin Converse, Esq on Saturday July 19th, 1879, by Rev. D.M. Grummon, George S. Cook and Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

The marriage of Mr. William M. Miller to Miss Emma Pearne, daughter of Postmaster B.M. Pearne, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents on Tuesday evening last, in the present of a large circle of relatives.  The bridal presents were numerous and costly.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on the 8:28 train that evening for New York and will sail for Europe in the steamship Abyssinia of the Cunard line, intending to be absent about three months.

Deaths

Little Willie Banks is lying dangerously ill, with enlargement of the heart, at the home of his father, John Banks, just below the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].  Later:  As we go to press, Willie has just expired.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Chandler, wife of Col. Rufus Chandler, an old and respected citizen of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] has passed from this life.  She was at the residence of Mr. Henry Benedict at the time of her death, the home of her early days. the funeral took place on Sunday the 18 inst. [Laura Benedict Chandler, d. July 12, 1879, AE 80y]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 12, 1879

Marriages

HOLMES - LAMB:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, by Rev. A.T. Worden, Jay G. Holmes Esq. of Marcellus N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. Lamb of Columbus.

After dwelling upon the details of the horrible crimes which have recently disgraced our County [Chenango Co. NY], it is with a sense of great relief that we turn our attention to one of the pleasantest events a lifetime can afford.  We refer to the celebration of the marriage of Miss Mary A. Lamb, daughter of H.R. Lamb, and Jay G.  Holmes, Esq. of Marcellus, N.Y. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, June 4th, by Rev. A.T. Worden, the Utica Oberver's valued poetical contributor. the occasion was a very enjoyable one, with its music, flowers, congratulations and refreshments.  The bride wore a dress of white silk and looked "wondrous fair." It was the old, old story that is always new. A large number of friends were present and vied with each other in bestowing beautiful and costly presents.  The wedded pair took their departure in time to catch the evening train from Sherburne to Utica, enroute for Marcellus, where a house had already been "set in order" and was waiting for its mistress.  Best wishes and old slippers were hurled after them as they drove away and we can only add a God bless them!

KROUGH - KINNIER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John F. Keough to Miss Elizabeth Kinnier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

MAYNARD - BUELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco to Miss Harriet L. Buell of Sherburne.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Robert L. Maynard led to the hymenial altar Miss Hattie Buell.  A large number of guests from abroad were present.  It was a brilliant affair. the bridal couple departed on their wedding tour to Canada and other places on Wednesday morning. 

FISH - WALDORF:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Emmet J. Fish of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Lovina Waldorf of Bainbridge.

HOPKINS - COY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Fred W. Hopkins of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Phebe L. Coy of Bainbridge.

TALLETT - SMITH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] June 2d, by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. Milan D. Tallett of Minneapolis, Kan. to Miss Frankie P. Smith daughter of Dr. M.E. Smith of Cincinnatus.

ELMORE - CAREY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] June 1st, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. John P. Elmore of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Alice Carey of DeRuyter.

Deaths

REIGLEIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] June 9th of pneumonia, Mr. G. Fred Reiglein aged about 50 years.

YOUNGS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, Sally [Youngs] wife of the late Daniel Youngs, aged 69 years.

CROSBY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, Albert L. [Crosby] son of Orrin and Harriet Crosby, aged 5 years.

RICHMOND:  At Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 7th, Mr. Seth Richmond aged 86 years and 6 months.

Seth Richmond died on Saturday night, June 7th.  He has been in failing health for some time, often saying, "I am ready to go any minute."  His long life of nearly ninety years became almost a burden at the last, though he retained his faculties perfectly.  A good man has fallen.

Seth Richmond, one of the pioneers of the town of Guilford, died on Saturday last, upon the farm near Rockwell's Mills, where he had resided for seventy-five years past.  He was born in Rhode Island, in 1790, and in 1804, when he was fourteen years of age, his father removed to Guilford, locating upon the farm where he spent his long and useful life.  Deceased was a good citizen, having the confidence and respect of the community in which he had so long resided, and his memory will be cherished by a large circle of relatives and friends.  In politics, Mr. Richmond was a staunch Democrat and for many years his name was upon the subscription books of the Norwich Journal and later upon those of its successor, the Union.

WISLEY:  In Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, Mr. Henry Wisley father of James Wisley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 76 years.

YATES:  In Brownwood, Texas, May 17th, Mrs. Ella I. Yates formerly of this County [Chenango Co. NY] and granddaughter of Merritt Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years and 7 months.

CLENDENING:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of her parents, Dwight S. and H.R. Parker, Eva Mary [Clendening] wife of Andrew Clendening, aged 18 years 7 months and 20 days.

TOWER:  At Hebron, Illinois, May 9th, Diana Sackett [Tower] wife of William Tower, aged 69 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

WELLS:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 31st, Helen Davis [Wells] wife of James H. Wells, aged 32 years.

ROOT:  In Grand Rapids, Mich., May 30th, Anna M. [Root] wife of Devillo S. Root, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.

PAIGE:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] June 9th, Caroline Lewis [Paige] wife of Clinton F. Paige, aged 45 years and 10 months.

KENNEDY:  About noon on Thursday last, while Sells Brothers' Circus was parading Main Street in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], a lad named Edward Kennedy, sixteen years of age, fell from the second story of Firemen's Hall building, while viewing the parade, to the pavement below, a distance of sixteen feet, striking on the left and back side of his head.  He was taken home and remained unconscious some four hours, when he died.  His skull was fractured.

GILMOR:  Robert Gilmor of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY], probably the oldest Mason in the State, died at the residence of his son, William E. Gilmor, in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], having gone to visit his relatives on the Saturday previous.  The Courier says deceased had belonged to the Masonic order for sixty-six years, having first joined a Lodge at Albany, about the year 1814, and united with the "Military" Lodge at Manlius in 1816, the Lodge having been organized in 1803.  He had for more than three score years maintained an honorable standing in the fraternity. [d. June 1, 1879, AE 86y]

HOAG:  Unadilla Valley [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Hoag, mother of Mrs. Leroy Cornell, died at the residence of Mr. Cornell, June 3d.  Her funeral was held at Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] where she was buried.  She was eighty-four years of age. [Polly (Hibbard) Hoag, wife of Zina Daniel Hoag]

Vital Records, Otsego (1871 & 1879) & Cortland (1847) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 15, 1871

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 29, Rhoda H. [Spencer] aged 42 years.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 31, Elizabeth [McRorie] aged 69 years.  She had been for many years a consistent member of the Baptist church when she died.  She leaves a large circle of friends who mourn their loss.

General Levi Harris formerly of So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] died at his residence in Milford, Del. Nov. 2d, He was about 69 years of age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 6, 1879

Deaths

BUNNELL:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 28 Mrs. Polly Bunnell aged 78 years and 8 months.

"Dearest mother, thou hast left us, / Here thy loss we deeply feel; / But 'tis God that hath bereft us, / He can all our sorrows heal."

ACKLEY:  In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 28, Eli Ackley aged 67 years.

McGrawville Express McGrawville, NY, Aug. 12, 1847

Marriages

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Ezra B. Fancher, Mr. Spellman Graves and Mrs. Mary Kinney all of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY].

On the 25th ult. by Rev. S.J. Drokee, Mr. Stephen Hayes to Miss W. Smith both of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

In Kellogsville, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. John Rooks of McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Udolihia Rooks of the former place.

At Summer Hill on the 8th inst. by the Rev. M. Galpin, Mr. Seth H. Haskell of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY] to Mrs. Saphronia Smith of the same place.

Deaths

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Orange S. [Palmer] infant son of Norman and Huldah Palmer, aged 4 months and 22 days.

One of the laborers engaged in relaying the track of the Auburn and Rochester Railroad was suddenly killed yesterday, while returning from his dinner in this village on an engine.  He was sitting on the forward part on what is known as the "bumper" when the engine came violently in contact with a burthen car which the workmen were using and left on the track, rearing it up nearly upon one end, causing a rail which was upon it to strike one of the men, an Irishman from Rochester, but whose name we could not learn, in the mouth with such violence that he was almost instantly killed.  Another man who was sitting next to him, had his foot badly injured, but not dangerously.  Auburn Adv. July 30th

News Item

One of the most quiet villages of our county [Plainfield, NJ] has been quite excited by the base conduct of an Englishman, John Higman who has been somewhat largely engaged in the shoe business.  It appeared by a statement in the Union that he eloped on Friday last with a young girl of 17 years, Phoebe Morrison, living in the place of which she is a native with her parents, leaving a wife and three children in utter destitution.  One of his children is dangerously sick, and another but three weeks old. Higman is an Englishman, about thirty years old, quite stout, common size, dark complexion, heavy black whiskers, black hair and eyes.  Just before he left, he borrowed considerable money, which, with debts previously contracted, makes, it is said, his indebtedness there some $400 to $500.  He took with him also a box of boots owned by a New York dealer.

It appears the two have been making preparations for months, but with such secrecy that neither was suspected until beyond reach.  They went to New York Friday morning, stopped at the Howard House, and left for Philadelphia the same night.  An agent of Higman's largest creditor and a brother-in-law of the girl, started in pursuit of them, Saturday afternoon, via Philadelphia, and have not yet returned. We earnestly hope the villain will be overtaken.  Newark Daily

Vital Records, Otsego County NY (1860 & 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 3, 1860

Death

At Ballards Hotel in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of Monday the 1st inst. after a brief illness, Willard L. Crosier aged 30 years and 24 days.  His remains were taken to Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 10, 1860

Marriage

On the 3d inst. at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, Mr. S.S. Kilborn to Miss Delilah [Shepherd] daughter of Isaac Shepherd, all of Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Edgar O. Spencer oldest son of Horace D. and Margaret Spencer, aged 22 years 7 months and 29 days.

A much beloved son, an amiable brother and friend, his memory will ever be cherished by all who know him and appreciated his many excellent qualities.  Death was to him a kind release from protracted sickness and suffering, though he would gladly have lived to be a comfort and support to his parents in their declining years.  He died calmly and trustingly supported in that faith in which he had been instructed from his childhood. May that same gospel hope be a source of rich consolation to the afflicted family and friends.  May faith enable them to say:

"Dear as thou wast and justly dear, / We would not weep for thee. / One thought shall check the starting tear / It is that thou art free."

News Item

Mr. Ralph Farnham, the last survivor of the heroes of Bunker Hill, who is now in his one hundred and fifth year, will visit Boston at the invitation of Gen. Banks, and a number of other prominent gentlemen of the city on the 8th inst. 

In his letter accepting the invitation, he states that he was eighteen years of age when he enlisted in the American Army and added "It seems strange that out of all who were at Bunker Hill, I alone should be living. It appears to me, though so long ago, as if it was but yesterday. I can't remember the particulars of the march after I enlisted. How the people cheered and when near Andover, Col. Abbott came out and said, "Well done, my lads," and sent out cider and grog in pails. We got to Cambridge the day before the battle.  O, it was a terrible affair to me, for it was the first time I ever engaged in fighting.  I served with the army through three campaigns and was present on guard when Burgoyne surrendered.  I don't think I deserve any special praise for the part I took in the Revolution.  I felt and acted only as others."  

Mr. Paran Stevens has tendered to him free quarters at the Revere House for himself and family during his stay in Boston.  It is intended to give him a grand reception at the Music Hall on the 9th, with addresses by Mr. Everett and other eloquent speakers.  A copy of Turnbull's large painting representing the Battle of Bunker Hill will be exhibited on the platform.  The escort duty from the Revere House to the Hall will be performed by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery.  At the recent election in Marne, Mr. Farnham walked six miles to deposit his vote.  He has voted at every Presidential election since the adoption of the Constitution.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY October 24, 1860

Marriage

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Rev. Henry Nichols of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth White of Davenport, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

Death

Very suddenly at West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of Tuesday, October 9th, Mrs. Lydia Hodge wife of Joseph Hodge, aged 76 years and 9 months.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 31, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Edmund H. Whitney to Miss Rhoda B. Sloan both of Oneonta.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 25, 1879

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 17th by Rev. H.N. Payne, William M. Miller and Miss Emma E. Pearne.  The parties sailed for Europe on the 18th.

At the Presbyterian parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 17th by Rev. H.W. Lee, Marzy J. Ward and Miss Mattie E. Lee daughter of the officiating clergyman, all of Laurens.

A very quiet and unpretentious wedding occurred in Laurens last Thursday evening.  Marzy J. Ward and Miss Mattie E. Lee were united in marriage by the Rev. Mr. Lee, father of the bride, at his residence, at eight o'clock p.m.  Among those present from out of town were Dr. Lee and family and Mr. Bennett and wife, all of Oxford. We wish the bride and groom a prosperous happy life, surrounded by that greatest of blessings - many friends.

Deaths

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 17, George H. Ketchum aged 19 years.

At Margaretville [Delaware Co. NY], July 19, Henry T. Becker editor of the Utilitarian aged about 33 years of brain fever.

At the residence of Richard Van Dyke in Stanford [Dutchess Co. NY] July 19, Eleanora [Maynard] widow of Coley Maynard, aged 91 years.

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] July 16, Nathaniel Cooper aged 50 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 19, A.C. Delong. 

Davenport, Delaware Co. NY:  David Winslow died on the 15thinst of heart disease at Peter Smith's. 

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  We have a very hard subject to write of this week, the death of Mrs. William Carr.  A young wife of but twenty-two, the mother of two fine children, with the fair prospect of a long and happy life before her, to be thus suddenly taken away, was indeed a great shock to her husband and many friends. We tender our sincere sympathy to the husband in his great loss.  [Alma Frink Carr, 1857-1879]

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Another of our respected citizens has passed away very suddenly.  John A. Sturgess who from all indications seemed hale and healthy, died suddenly at his residence on Friday morning, July 11th.

Vital Records, Madison County NY (1873)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 20, 1873

Marriages

JONES - BRIGHAM:  At the Allen House, Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18, by Rev. G.R. Pierce,  Franklin D. Jones and Fannie Brigham both of Morrisville [Madison Co., NY].

KING - BENNETT:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co NY], Feb. 12 by Rev. Mr. Cochran, Mr. B.R. King of Lowell, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Lizzie Bennett of Durhamville.

JOHNSON - WAKELY:  In Pine Woods [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 12, by Rev. A.G. Fargo, Mr. Charles H. Johnson and Miss Isadore L. Wakeley both of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

HALL - ROWLAND:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 11 by Rev. J. Henry Enders, assisted by Rev. Alexander Hall and Rev. F.W. Tooke, Mr. Richard Hall and Miss Emiah E. Rowland both of Chittenango

BALDWIN - McGRAW:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 10 by Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Judson E. Baldwin of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] and Miss Helen McGraw of DeRuyter.

WINN - MURRAY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 25, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Albert Winn of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Jane Murray of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

FORBES - HAUCK:  In Taberg, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] Jan. 16 by Rev. J.W. Simpson, Mr. William J. Forbes of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Loma A. Hauck of Annsville, N.Y. [Oneida Co.].

FOSTER - BARNES:  At the residence of the bride's father in Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] on the evening of the 17th inst. by Rev. A. Cochran, Mr. Theodore S Foster of Erie, Pa., formerly of Durhamville and Miss Loretta M. Barnes.

A wedding took place in Durhamville on Monday evening last at the residence of Nelice Barnes, Esq.  T.D. Foster was the happy young gentleman, who possessed himself o the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnes.  Miss Loretta M. Barnes, the charming bride was the recipient of several presents, the most valuable of which was a $1,000 check from her father. We wish the young couple long life and prosperity.

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HAMLIN - NEWELL:  At the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. Russell Todd, Mr. E.A. Hamlin and Miss Georgiana Newell all of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

At the Marriage of E.A. Hamlin and Miss Georgiana Newell at the residence of the bride's father, Oriskany Falls, Feb. 6, at which Rev. R. Todd presided, there were about sixty guests present, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, of Newark, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Northrup, of Oneida; Mr. and Mrs. Frank, of Durhamville; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hamlin of Middleville; Mr. and Mrs. Peebles and Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Waterville; and a number of others, whose names we were unable to learn. The ceremony was performed at 5:30 p.m., after which a splendid supper was partaken of, and then numerous and valuable presents, chiefly of silver and amounting to about $300 were given the bride.  The company dispersed and the bride and groom hastened to the depot for the purpose of taking the evening train east on their bridal tour. They expect to be gone about three weeks. While at the depot awaiting the arrival of the train, many of their friends assembled to offer congratulations and to wish them a safe return. We tender our sincere thanks to Mrs. Newell for kindly remembering us with several pieces of wadding cake, and we sincerely congratulate Ed and his lovely bride upon the happy event and wish them a long life of happiness and prosperity.

Deaths

SCULLY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 11, Mrs. Mary M. Scully, mother-in-law of William Girvin of this village [Oneida], aged 76 years and 5 months.

HUNT:  In Sacramento City, Cal. Jan. 20, Allen W. Hunt formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 35 years.

THROOP:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 5, Lucius D. Throop eldest son of W.H. and C.D. Throop, aged 36 years.

HOPKINS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 3, Margaret Louise Hopkins aged 10 months.

DUTCHER:  In the town of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 7, Mrs. Elizabeth Dutcher aged 39 years.

MUNSON:  In Springfield, Mass., Jan. 29, Mrs. Mary S. Munson widow of the late Deacon Delah Munson of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 42 years.

CASE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 28, Mary H. Young wife of George A Case, aged 50 years.

STILWELL:  In South Canton, Mass. Feb. 6, Mrs. Ruth Stilwell formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 63 years.

SAUNDERS:  In Woonsocket, R.I. Feb. 5, Elvira F. [Saunders] wife of C.M. Saunders, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] in the 55th year of her age.

BURDICK:  In Albany [Albany Co. NY] Feb. 6, Addison S. Burdick formerly of this county [Madison Co. NY] in the 45th year of his age.

Addison S. Burdick, for many years a deputy clerk in the Assembly, died in the Albany hospital on Thursday of last week.  His remains were brought to Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] by his son, L.H. Burdick and buried by the side of his wife in the village cemetery.  He was for a number of years a resident of the village and was connected with the Republican.  He was a man of ability and liberal acquirements.

CURTIS:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 6, Mr. Isaac Curtis formerly of Madison [Madison Co. NY] in the 77th year of his age.

TROST:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY], Feb. 10, George J.Trost, Jr. aged 22 years 5 months and 10 days.

BENEDICT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co NY] Feb. 11, Dea. Charles Benedict brother of Hon. Joseph Benedict of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] aged 69 years.

BURDICK:  In South Bay [Madison Co. NY], Feb 17, James F Burdick in the 39th year of his age.

Oneida Valley:  The funeral of James T Burdick took place at Oneida Valley at 11 o'clock yesterday (Wednesday) and his remains were deposited in the burying ground nearby.  Mr. Burdick has for many years been proprietor of the Lake House at South Bay and was quite widely and favorably known for his genial qualities.

KELLY:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 3, Libbie Kelly aged 17 years and 6 months.

BUMP:  In Tideoute, Pa., Jan. 16, Elizabeth J. Hoffman widow of the late I. Willis Bump, formerly of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] aged 52 years.

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CASE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Tuesday, Feb 11, David Case aged 94 years less 13 days.

The subject of the above notice was born Feb. 21, 1779, at the Meadow Plane, town of Simsbury, Hartford County, in the State of Connecticut.  He was the youngest son of a family of five children, named respectively Joseph, Sarah, Polly, Chauncy and David, all of whom came to this state and with one exception to this county [Madison Co., NY] many years ago, and are now all numbered with the dead.  The average age of these five sons and daughters was over 87 years.  David came to this town in the fall of 1802 and worked for a time by the month for his brother Joseph and Simeon Marshall.  During the next spring he returned to Connecticut, worked the farm long owned by his father and in due time sold the same and was married Dec. 25,1803, to Laura Nearing, with whom he lived 51 years and until her death separated them December 5, 1854.  

On the 14th day of Feb. 1804, he again left his native state for this locality in company with the late James Smith, who was long a resident of the neighborhood in which Mr. Case resided, and bought lot No. 57 on which he spent the remainder of his useful life and for a time in an humble habitation peculiar to all new settlements, where his oldest daughter (M.D. Lyon's mother) was born.  His children consisted of two daughters and one son, the latter dying when an infant.  Mrs. Lyon died a few years since.  Mrs. Whitney, the youngest to the daughters is now living (temporarily) in one of the southern States.  Mr. Case was a kind and obliging neighbor, an affectionate husband and father.  

With industry and economy, he had acquired an undisputed title to many acres, all of which he deeded before he died to Mrs. Whitney, M.D. Lyon and their children.  As a citizen he was highly esteemed by all who knew him and being possessed of a pacine [pacifist] disposition, he never engaged in any strife or contention, and during his long life was never a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit.  Politically he was a Democrat and from the day he first voted for Thomas Jefferson for President till the day of his death, by words and acts, maintained as far as possible the principles enunciated and carried out in the administration of that distinguished statesman and his Democratic predecessors.  At all times and under all circumstances he avoided official honors and yet marks of public confidence in that direction were sometimes given him regardless of party lines or his own wishes.  Mr. Case never made a public profession of religion and yet he lived in such a way that Elder York said on the day of his burial "If Mr. Case had not been a good man and pleased God, it is reasonable to believe he would have been cut off at an earlier age."  The cause of his death was more the infirmities of age than real disease.

Vital Records, Otsego (1821) & Chenango (1841) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 2, 1821

Marriages

On the 14th inst. at the house of Mr. James Young, near the Seneca village on the Buffalo Reservation, by the Rev. Stephen N. Rowan, president of the New York missionary society, Thomas Armstrong interpreter to the Seneca mission to Rebecca Hempferman.

Also, by the same person, at the same time and place, Jonathan Jacket youngest son of the celebrated chief Red Jacket to Yeeh-ah-weeh, a young woman from Cattaraugus [Cattaraugus Co. NY].

The Rev. Paschal N. Strong, corresponding secretary of the New York missionary society, being present, concluded the solemnization by prayer.

Thomas Armstrong and Rebecca Hempferman are both whites who were taken by the Senecas at the close of the Revolutionary war from their cradles and are identified with the Indians by their language and their habits.  The other parties are native Senecas.

This is the first occasion in which marriage has been solemnized in this tribe according to the Christian institution, and it is hoped this will be an example for their future imitation, as the rites were solemnized in the presence and with the approbation of a number of the principal chiefs and warriors in the nation.  Geneva Gazette

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 9, 1821

Death

At Terre Haute, near Fort Harrison Indiana, on the 16th ult. Doctor Eleazar Aspinwall formerly of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] aged about 36 years.  the deceased was son-in-law to Mrs. Stewart of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 23, 1821

Death

At Nelson [Madison Co. NY] December 18, Eunice Whipple wife of Jeremiah Whipple, Esquire, Aged 55.

In the death of this lady her husband is deprived of an affectionate and truly valuable companion; her children of a tender and singularly faithful mother; and the world of a person of prayer and exemplary piety.

During the most part of her life, Mrs. Whipple was a professed disciple of Christ.  For a considerable time, while this country was only beginning to be settled, she stood in the village of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] where she then resided, almost alone in her masters' vineyard, yet solitary as was her condition, and small and feeble as was the number in the vicinity to encourage and to walk with her in the ways of the Lord, she was enabled to witness a good profession and to give convincing evidence to those around her, that she possessed a spirit not natural to the fallen world, even a spirit of meekness, gentleness, forgiveness, patience, longsuffering and charity.  She was enabled to keep her heart with such singular diligence, that impropriety in feeling, in word and action, was seldom if ever exhibited.  Hers was a mild atmosphere which the tempests of passion and the thunders of the tongue did not annoy.  If reviled, in imitation to her savior's example, she did not revile again.  If she suffered, she threatened not, but committed herself to him that judgest righteously.  Her faith in the Redeemer appeared, in general to be steadfast, altho' at times she expressed to her confidential friends, doubts respecting the reality of her religion.

In the month of August last, Mrs. Whipple was seized with a disease of the lungs, the paroxysm of which were exceedingly severe.  In several instances she viewed death as indeed at the door and counselled the members of her family accordingly.  Her language to the family in view of the trying hour which was to separate them invariably was "weep not for me" - "be resigned to the will of God whcn I shall be taken away."  As the hour of her departure approached, she seemed to ripen fast for hexenyl blessedness and glory.  Her attachment to the friends of Christ, to the duty of prayer, and to the institutions of religion, though previously ardent, now appeared to be much increased. The most lively gratitude she expressed to a few Christian friends who held, at her request, a meeting for prayer and religious conference at her house a few weeks before her death  She expressed at the time a deep and lively sense of the greatness of the privilege which all the followers of Christ may enjoy of meeting together for prayer and praise and for speaking to each other of the glorious honor of his majesty and of his wonderful works to the children of man.  Blessed daughter of Zion! thine ascended spirit now enjoyeth in perfection, that communion with Christ and fellowship with his redeemer, which thou didst so long and so highly esteem on earth!!

The manner of Mrs. Whipple's death was such as might be expected from her preceding life.  though prevented by the nature and degree of her sufferings from saying much, she expressed unreserved resignation to the will of her heavenly Father, and that she had a sense which for her was unusual, of the glory that was to follow.

The funeral was attended by a large concourse of people ont he Wednesday after her death, at the Presbyterian church in Cazenovia where a discourse was delivered on the petition in the prayer of our Saviour, John xvii,24  Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory.  Albany Argus

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 30, 1821

News Item

Six Cents Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an indented apprentice boy named Herrick Reed aged 18 years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said Runaway on penalty of the law.  Henry Stansel, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 30, 1821

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 9, 1841

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Elder Howard, Mr. John Rayer, druggist merchant of this village, to Miss Jane Breed daughter of Deacon Breed of this town.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Elder Dean, Mr. Job Stafford of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Parmelia Rider of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 16, 1841 

Marriage

In Masonville, Delaware County [NY] on Thursday, the 10th inst. by the Rev. J.L. Janes, Mr. James Morgan of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clarissa T. Smith daughter of Dr. P. Smith, of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Ann Elizabeth Wheeler aged 10 months and 7 days, daughter of Jedediah R. and Delia B. Wheeler.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th ult. Mrs. Lucy Rogers wife of P.B.M. Rogers and daughter of Robert Patrick, aged 28 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 23, 1841

Marriage

In St. Mathew's Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. H. Adams, Mr. Frederick Juliand of Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine R. Hayes daughter of Isaac Hayes, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday the 16th instant, Mrs. Emily [Donaldson] wife of Eli Donaldson, aged about 50 years.

Vital Records, Madison (1820), Broome (1846) & Otsego (1891) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 19, 1820

Marriage

At Sullivan [Madison Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Southard, Mr. Henry H. Cobb to Miss Caroline M. Fay

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 7, 1820

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Friday last, -?- Serton aged 89 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 14, 1820

Marriage

On the 9th inst. in this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] by William Whipple, Esq. Mr. Nathan Thacher of Hartford, Penn. to Miss Alvira Coleman.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 6, 1846

Marriage

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wilkins, Mr. John D. Keyes of this place to Miss Jane A Stevens of Windsor [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 23d ult. Mrs. Henrietta Spendley aged 19 years, wife of Mr. Robert Spendley and daughter of Mr. Anson Amsbry.

The deceased was singularly lovely and pleasant in her life, and her early and sudden death has cast a gloom over many hearts that will not soon pass away.  though life was bright before her, yet, unrepiningly she obeyed the summons to go hence, and like the morning flower in the sun's too fervent heat, she "meekly bowed her head and died."  Tenderly will her afflicted family and numerous friends cherish her memory, for of her it may emphatically be said:  "None knew her but to love her, / None named her but to praise."

At Ramapo, Rockland County [NY] on the 22d of April last, Theodore Pierson son of Hon. Jeremiah H. Pierson in the 43d year of his age.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 13, 1846

Marriages

At Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Wednesday May 6th by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Ansel Thurber to Miss Harriet N. Wedge.

Also, in the evening of the same day at Windsor [Broome Co. NY] Mr. Jonathan M. Balden of Bridgewater Pa., to Miss Clarinda Dowd of Windsor.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 1st inst. of consumption, Miss Catharine T. Merrill in the 24th year of her age.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 22d ult. Mr. Jonathan Caton aged 76 Years.  

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 27, 1846

Marriages

In New York on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Hotton, Mr. Henry A. Morgan formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ann Eliza [Ross] daughter of the late Noah B. Ross.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edwin Darby of Freetown to Miss Helen L. Short. 

On the 13 by the same, at the same place, A.F. Chapin, Esq. of La Fayette, Indiana, to Miss Sarah A. Keeler.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 1, 1891

Marriage

At the residence of Noah Cleveland, Dec. 25th, 1890, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Alpha E. Herrick and Libbie R Cleveland.

Deaths

Thomas Hicks of Guilford, Chenango County [NY] while crossing the tracks of the Ontario & Western railroad at Guilford Center on the 25th inst. was struck by an approaching train and injured so severely that he died in a short time.  Mr. Hicks for several years has carried the mail between the Center post office and the station and was engaged in the performance of his duty when the engine struck him. Being a little deaf, he probably dd not hear the approaching train or, see it until it struck him.

Died, Dec. 29, Charlie Bedeau of consumption, aged 30 years, 5 mos. and 4 days.  The funeral was held from his late residence this morning at 8 o'clock, and the remains taken to Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] for interment.

The following obituary notice of Mrs. Hannah Whitney who was the mother of Dr. I.J.  Whitney is taken from the Oneonta Spy:  "Mrs. Hannah Whitney, wife of Dr. W.H Whitney of Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY] died at her home last Wednesday afternoon aged 69 years.  She was the daughter of the late Isaac Woolf, a well-known resident of Oneonta. The funeral took place on Friday, Rev. O.H. McAnulty officiating."

The Norwich correspondent of the Binghamton Republican says:  Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Belding, who reside on a farm near the village of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] eight miles from here, went for a visit to New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] about Christmas and left four children at home to look after the house and chores.  Pearl [Belding] a little girl about nine years of age, was engaged in getting breakfast and attempted to remove the kettle in which she was boiling potatoes.  Finding the pail hot she took hold of it with the apron or dress and in removing the kettle her clothing took fire.  She attempted to run to the barn where the older child was engaged in doing the chores and as soon as she got outdoors, she lay down and rolled over in the snow.  Dr. C.B. Palmatier, who was called said the little girl repeated the operation four times before she reached the barn and every time she rolled over supposed that the fire was out. Before the fire was extinguished she was so badly burned that she died at 4 p.m. Dec. 26(?) from her injuries.

Vital Records, New York (1801), Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 New York Evening Post, New York, November 23, 1801

Marriage

On Thursday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Abeel, Mr. John Foley merchant to Miss E. Shaw, daughter of John Shaw, Esq. of this city [New York City].

Death

Suddenly on Thursday evening last, highly esteemed and much lamented Mrs. Grace Walton consort of the late Abraham Walton, Esq.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 24, 1801

Marriage

On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Wall, Mr. W. Kinleyson to Miss Mary Ann Losey of Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY].

Death

On Friday morning, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Kuypers the amiable wife of the Rev. G. Kuypers of this city [New York City].

New York Evening Post, New York, November 25, 1801

News Item

To Be Sold:  The services of a Negro Man, for four years - he is honest and sober.  Enquire of the printer.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 26, 1801

Marriages

At Washington City Moses Myers Esq of S. Carolina to Miss Anna Pollock.

At Philadelphia Mr. Jeremiah Peissoi(?) merchant to Miss Ann Maria Kucher daughter of the late Col. Christopher Kucher, deceased.

At Halifax, N.C., Mr. William Boylan printer of Raleigh, to Miss Elizabeth McCulloch youngest daughter of the late Benjamin McCulloch, Esq.

Death

At Newark [NJ], William P. Smith one of the judges of the inferior court.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 27, 1801

Marriages

On Wednesday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Manley, Mr James Brewer of Peekskill [Westchester Co. nY] to Miss Ann Brotherson daughter of John Brotherson, Esq of Grange [Dutchess Co. NY].

At Boston [MA] Mr. John Pierce to Miss Nancy Bates.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 28, 1801

Deaths

At Boston [MA] Mrsa. Sarah Jones lately from New York.

At Newport [RI] very suddenly, William V. King, Esq.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 21, 1879

Marriages

PAGE - JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 6th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Albert Page to Miss Marietta Johnson.

FULLER - FURGUSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] May 10, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Anna B. Furguson of Guilford.

Deaths

WIDGER:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Mr. William Widger aged 79 years.

INMAN:  In Chicago, April 1st, Mrs. Hannah F. Inman formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] aged 44 years.

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 12th Sallie M. [Smith]wife of Erasmus Smith, aged 74 years.

HOYT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th Hannah [Hoyt] widow fo the late Thaddeus Hoyt, aged 84 years.

SMITH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] May 4th, Julia M. [Smith] wife of Samuel Smith, aged 50 years.

HOUK:  Unadilla Valley, Otsego Co. NY:  The illness of Mrs. Miles Houk terminated in death May 5th. She was a very intelligent and pious lady, a friend of the Sunday School and her loss will be deeply felt.

SPAULDING:  The same day [May 5th], Mr. Spaulding an aged citizen of Mt. Upton [Chenango Col. NY], passed away.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 14, 1879

Marriages

At the home of the bride's mother, Aug. 6, 1879, by Rev. D.W. Wells, Florence L. Day of Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Jennie E. Adams of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents, Aug. 6, by Rev W.L. Thorp, assisted by Rev W.M. Hiller, Chester J Bresee of Hartwich Seminary, NY. [Otsego Co.] to Martha Ingalls of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Arnold B. Watson aged 82 years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Veder Cole aged 69 years and 6 months.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] August 6th, Ellen [McCarty] wife of John McCarty Jr. aged 30 years.

In Brooklyn, Aug. 8, after an illness of two days, from cholera mortem Arthur A. Brown formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] in the 58th year of his age.

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In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] July 14th of cancer Cynthia [Bristol] wife of Sherman Bristol aged 62 years.

As a wife, mother, neighbor and member of the Christian church at Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] her life was filled with useful deeds and enabling qualities of heart and soul.  During her long and painful sickness, she at all times expressed her faith in the supreme efficiency of the all perfect sacrifice of Christ.

The Divine precepts of the Bible had for many years guided her useful and happy life.  Her home was a sanctuary of domestic virtues and of warmly reciprocated affections.  She blessed her husband and sons and cast her hope on one all-powerful to sustain and mighty to save and sleeps in peace.  She is dead, but liveth, for he who is the resurrection and the life has declared, "Whoso believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. and whosoever loveth and beliveth in me shall never die."

Vital Records, Chenango (1825) & Delaware (1833) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 14, 1825

Death

Of the consumption at Walton [Delaware Co. N] on the 23d inst. Mr. Cyrus North in the 32d year of his age.  Mr. North was well known to a very extensive circle of acquaintance, as a young man of talents, of literary attainment, and of amiable and interesting deportment.  In his infancy he became blind and he continued so ever since that period.  Notwithstanding this disability, through the aid of his friends and more especially of his sisters who served him in the capacity of reader and amanuensis, he made himself liberally acquainted with the English literature, principally in the departments of belles' letters, history and political science. Endowed with the faculty of a most ready perception, he acquired knowledge with surprising facility, the absolute possession of which was at all times secured to him by an exceedingly retentive memory.  The interest which his mental accomplishments and the loss of his sight created in his behalf, aided by his ambition and capabilities, introduced him into an enlarged and elevated sphere of social intercourse that embraced a great number of persons of worth and distinction in the state.  He possessed a commanding influence of character.  In all matters that elicited opinion, he formed and advanced his conclusions with readiness and force and under the control of pure motives and a sound judgment, which he retained to the last moment of his life.  During the last three years of his life, he engaged in the mercantile business.  The want of sight was almost remedied by the enlarged capacity of his other senses, and he transacted with surprising dispatch and accuracy most of the details of business. During his last illness he was visited by the consolations of the gospels.  He died a Christian.  It is needless to add that the death of such a man is an afflicting bereavement.  But the grief of relatives and friends however poignant is assuaged by the reflection that his life was spent in usefulness and honor, and its last moments crowned with the faith and blissful hopes of the Christian salvation.  Del. Gazette

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 28, 1825

Marriages

In Geneva on the 12th inst. by the Rev. O. Clark.  William S. Stow Esq. of Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY] to Miss Maria Augusta De Zeng of the same place.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. Caleb K. Peabody to Miss Sally Maria Smith.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 11, 1833

Marriages

In Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Doct. Edward Graves of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Polly Gregory eldest daughter of John H Gregory, Esq. of the former place.

In the village of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by the same, Mr. Daniel N. Bacon of Carbondale, Pa. to Miss Phebe Ann Flynt of Deposit.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. David Mead, Mr.. Daniel W Squires to Miss Phebe Jenkins all of that place.

At Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the rev. Mr. Allanson, Mr. Charles Fitch merchant of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elenor Silliman of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Harvy Keator, Esq. Mr. Marvine Butler of Lexington, Greene co. [NY] to Miss Rachael Mays of the former place.\

Death

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th ult. Tunis Riphenbark aged 103 years.  Mr. R. was one of the surviving few who fought before the walls of Quebec at the fall of Generals Wolf and Montcalm.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 18, 1833

Marriages

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. William Allanson, Mr. George B. Foote of Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Andrews of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Alanson Pease of Warrensburg [Warren Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Jaquish of the former place.

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E. D. Willis of Morrisville, Mr. John S Coleman to Miss Cornelia [Townsend] daughter of William Townsend, Esq. both of the former place.

At Burlington, Otsego County [NY] on the evening of the 12th inst. by the Rev. John Lassidy, Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Angeline [Liscomb] youngest daughter of Joseph Liscomb, Esq. of the former place.  We gratefully acknowledge with the receipt of the above notice, a portion of the needful in the shape of a bank note, wherewith to make our hearts glad.

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY\] on the 21st ult. after a protracted illness, Mr. Silas Knapp in the 64th year of his age.  He was one of the early settlers of this town, and by a faithful discharge of the duties of parent, citizen & friend, he was enabled to share largely in the respect and esteem which the world justly accords to a life of virtue.  He became early a professed follower of the Redeemer and adorned the doctrine which he professed by a most consistent Christian walk and conversation.  During his lapse to the tomb, his intellect remained unclouded to the last and when in view of his speedy entrance to the realities of the eternal world, he constantly exhibited the most unwavering faith and joyful confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ, frequently exclaiming, "My Savior is now a thousand times more precious to me than ever."  How truly might those exclaim who witnessed his calm and peaceful exit, surely "the righteous man hath hope in his death."

News Item

Notice:  Runaway from the subscriber on or about the 23d of August last, my son Henry Weager about 15 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account as I will pay no debts of his contracting.  Cornelius Weager, Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 9, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 25, 1833

Marriages

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday, the 11th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Waterbury, Mr. W.C. Riply to Miss Hannah Betts of that place.

At Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th, inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Miles Landon of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Fernett Bryant of the former place.

News Item

Under our Hymenial head last week, we noticed the marriage of Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to a Miss Liscomb of Burlington, Otsego County [NY].  In a communication we have received from the Doctor, he assures us he is not married and that we have been duped.  We therefore take the earliest opportunity of publicly contradicting the statement.

With what motive the communication was made is best known to the individual himself.  The notice came to us in as unexceptionable a shape as we could have reason to expect.  We have uniformly been cautious in inserting such notices without knowing something of the source from whence they came and in this instance, we supposed we acted with all due care. The signature of the letter was one of common occurrence and if the person intended it as a hoax, he felt disposed to pay at rather a dear rate we should think - for the letter, besides being postage paid, enclosed a fee. Taking all things into consideration we did not hesitate to insert the notice, not supposing anyone foolish enough to play off a hoax at his own expense.  

We sincerely hope we shall not again be under the necessity of contradicting the like notices.