Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1860 & 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 1, 1860

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 15th, Mr. Franklin Mattison in the 38th year of his age, after an illness of about two weeks.

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d of July, Mrs. Margaret Walling wife of Mr. Samuel Walling, in the 67th year of her age.  She has suffered much for four months, but has at length fallen, and paid the debt the living owe.

News Item

A few weeks since, we mentioned a case of suspected poisoning in the town of Middletown [Delaware Co. NY].  A Mr. Herrington, after being sick some days, died and was buried.  Circumstances occurred which excited suspicions that there had been foul play.  The body was disinterred and a postmortem examination held, the result of which was the arrest and detention of Mrs. Herrington until an analysis of parts of the body could be had.  Parts of the body, stomach, intestines, &c., were went to a competent chemist, who, we understand, found poison diffused through the system in sufficient quantities to cause death.  Mrs. Herrington, wife of deceased, was brought to the jail in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday, the 21st of July to await the action of the Grand jury. The parties had been married but a few months and came from Pennsylvania. The accused is not quite seventeen years old.  Delaware Gazette

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 8, 1860

Deaths

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] July 17th of diarrhea, Adah [Hillsinger] aged 10 months; July 20th, Michael [Hillsinger] aged 2 years 8 months and 3 days; July 23d, Abraham [Hillsinger] aged 6 years, 11 months and 23 days; July 29th, Jacob [Hillsinger] aged 4 years, 7 months and 26 days, children of William and Nancy Hillsinger.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] August 4th of Diarrhea, Mary Roselia [Quackenbush] daughter of James and Sarah Jane Quackenbush, aged 3 years 4 months and 10 days.

On Monday of last week, says the Delaware Gazette Enoch Knapp son of Abram Knapp, residing at Shenandoah, in East Fishkill [Dutchess Co. NY] was killed by lightning.  He and a smaller brother were plowing corn when a shower came up and while the brother ran to the house, Enoch took refuge under an apple tree, where he was found soon after the shower, with his clothes torn, his head bleeding and he dead.  He was 17 years old.

Coroner Robinson held a postmortem examination on the body of Julia Baker of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst.  The verdict of the jury, after hearing the testimony of Drs. Sprague and Lathrop, and others, was promptly rendered that her death was the result of a fatal disease and we are assured that the examination established the truth of the finding beyond doubt.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 15, 1860

News Item

When the census was taken five years ago, the population of the town [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] was 2722.  since that time a portion of the town has been added to the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], decreasing the number of inhabitants in the town of Unadilla about 150.  The population of the town, exclusive of the village is 1900; population of the village, 816; total 2716, a gain of 144 in 5 years.  The number of deaths in the town during the past year is 26.  The oldest person in the town is Mrs. Anna Wilde who was 100 years old at her last birthday.  Unadilla Times

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 29, 1860

Marriage

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th inst. by Rev. David L. Pendell, Mr. Frederick Baldwin of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Amelia Shaver of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 23, 1879

Marriage

GEORGIA - MUDGE:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 13, by Rev. G.A. Beebee, Morrell L. Georgia and Miss Julia A. mudge both of West Laurens.

Deaths

CARR:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 16, Alma [Carr] wife of William Carr and daughter of Leonard Frink, aged 20 years.

Mrs. Alma Carr, aged 22 years, wife of W. H. Carr and daughter of Leonard Frink, after an illness of six days died July 16th.  She leaves a little girl 2 years old and an infant child.  The funeral was largely attended last Friday and was the saddest ever witnessed in this village.  

SKINNER:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 13, Henry P. Skinner aged 32 years.

News Item

After Jimmy Stevens, the boy killed by lightning on Tuesday, was taken home and while the corpse was being prepared by the undertaker for burial, a picture resembling a photograph of a butternut limb came out on his back very distinctly and stayed there.  It is certain that this print was not upon his back before he was taken home.  Photographing in this manner is often performed by lightning.  Jimmy's back was bare when he was killed and the bush which was photographed upon his skin was just over his bare back.  Binghamton Republican

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 1, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Stoughton A. Horton to Miss Frank Marble all of Otego.

At the home of the bride, Oct. 21st by Rev. E. White, Albert Sutherland of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mahala Green of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 15, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Charles Utter of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Meekley of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17th by Rev. C. Wait, Mr. Jerome Fish of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Angeline O. Tucker of Hartwick.

At the residence of the bride's father in Piertown, Oct. 18th, by Rev. C.C. Smith, Mr. Willard Warren to Miss Harriet Williams both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 19th at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. G.I. Travis, Seymour G. Smith of New York City to Ida M. Proctor of Hartwick.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of E. Shumway Oct. 23d, by Rev. Orren Perkins. Mr. George E. Rouse of Cooperstown to Miss Anna Smith of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

At the house of the bride's father, Oct. 22d by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. John W. West and Miss Frank Annette Matteson all of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY].

Rev. S.J. White and wife of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] celebrated their silver wedding on the 12th inst.  Mr. White has preached in Delaware and Otsego counties during the whole period of his married life and has won hosts of warm friends. For several years he preached in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] The presents at the silver wedding were numerous and valuable.

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Golden Wedding:  On Tuesday evening, Oct. 23d, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Whitcomb of the town [Morris Otsego Co. NY] celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.  A large company of friends gathered under the parental roof; among them were four who attended their wedding fifty years ago, including Mrs. Horace Harrison, of this village, who was bridesmaid at that time. The number of guests present was about ninety and many and sincere were the congratulations offered and old friends who had not been brought together for years, here met and renewed former friendship.  The guests after the first formality had worn off, were as social as bees, and all "went merry as the marriage bell."  At about ten o'clock the company gathered in the spacious hall and sitting room when Rev. H.H. Fisher of Maryland and Rev. C. Ayer of this village read each a poem expressive of their sentiments for the occasion, after which the doxology "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," &c. was sung by all present and prayer was offered, when the guests were seated for refreshments.  No presents were expected, but notwithstanding this, friends presented a number of beautiful and useful presents and quite a number of gold pieces were found on the table in neat white envelopes for Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb, for which they request us through these columns to return to the donors their most grateful acknowledgements, assuring them that these mementos of friendship will ever be cherished by them as gifts from esteemed friends and neighbors. While looking upon the family group that night, we were reminded of a poem we once read which we are sure must have been designed for such occasions.

"I saw her and I loved her, / I sought her and I won / Four dozen pleasant summers / And more since then have run, / And the voices of our sons, / Now standing at her side, / Remind me of the autumn / When she became my bride."

Deaths

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Tuesday Oct. 10th, Mrs. Esther Chamberlain wife of the well-known Rev. J.H. Chamberlain took her departure from the shore of time to the land of immortal glory.  This mother in Zion has for a long time been a resident of New Berlin and a member of the Baptist church.  Owing to her warm and generous nature, her kind and loving disposition, her large and sympathizing heart, her name has been associated with all that is noble in the qualities of the true Christian.  Her loss is universally mourned, yet we know that although we may weep, yet angels rejoice in welcoming to their number another "who has gone up out of tribulation, and has washed her robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."

We learn that Mr. Willard Hopkins died suddenly at his residence in the town of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday, Oct. 24th of heart disease.

News Item

Great fears are entertained as to the safety of Rev. John T. Goodrich, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa. but who, with his family, have been visiting numerous relatives in and about Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].  He was supposed to have been in Chicago during the recent conflagration and has not since been heard from.  Two gentlemen have started in search of him.  His family are almost frantic.

Vital Records, Chenango (1841) & Broome (1846) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 3, 1841

Death

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday the 17th ult. Mrs. Harriet Per Lee wife of Walter Per Lee, Esq.

A man named Conrad Valhyder supposed to be about 80 years of age, came to his death on the night of the 10th ult. by freezing.  The deceased lived by himself in a small house in Hancock in this county [Delaware Co. NY] and had been for a long time addicted to intemperate habits.  He had the afternoon previous to his death purchased a bottle of rum and returned to his residence as usual, where it is supposed he drank freely from his bottle, became intoxicated, and laid himself down before the fireplace, in which position he was found on the morning of the 11th, a frozen corpse.  Delaware Gazette

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 31, 1841

Death

A boy by the name of William Howland, who lived in Delhi, Delaware Co. [NY] lost his life last week by the following imprudent act:  Leading a young horse to water, which was so spirited as to be almost unmanageable, by one of his strength he tied the halter round his wrist to make sure his held.  The horse took fright dragged him to the ground and so badly injured him that he lived but one day.  Let this sad calamity be a warning to youngsters whose carelessness and ignorance of danger would not be healthy.

The last Oxford Times (having mislaid the paper, we are unable to copy the article itself) gives the particulars of the death of a young man, a resident of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] named Consor, who was found dead in the woods on Sunday of last week.  It seems that on the Friday previous, he started out on a hunting excursion and after following a fox until afternoon and having driven the animal into a hole, he called at a house and borrowed an axe, saying that he would return it in a short time.  Not complying with his promise, and failing to return home, a search was made for him on the day on which he was found. When discovered he was dead, lying with his face to the earth. The cause that led to his death is left to conjecture alone.  Appearances indicated that he had become lost, and fatigue and hunger may have proved fatal to the poor boy.  His dog was by his side.  It is said that he was buried without an inquest being held on the body.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 4, 1846

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] Feb. 18, at Mr. Way's Hotel, by J.M. Snyder, Mr. Horton Wheat of Catlin, Chemung Co. N.Y. to Miss Esther McKune of Harmony, Susquehanna Co. Pa.

At Great Bend Pa. on the 24th ult. by Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Roswell Robinson of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Betsey Osborn of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

In West Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Hiram Weed to Mrs. Angeline Robinson.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. N.B. Wilkins, Mr. Peter Ellsworth of Lanesborough Pa. to Mrs. Clarissa Chase of West Windsor [Broome Co. NY

Deaths

In the town of Hudson, Walworth County, Wisconsin on the 16th of January, Jesse Hand aged 62 years, formerly of New Lebanon, Columbia Co. N.Y.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11tyh inst. Elizabeth [Hatch] wife of Oliver W. Hatch and daughter of Richard and Catharine Lewis.

One day last week, the house of a Mr. Perkins in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] took fire and owing to a quantity of flax deposited in a room, the flames spread with such fearful rapidity, that all attempts to extinguish the fire proved futile.  Mr. Perkins went round his house and opened a window for the purpose of rescuing a bed.  He ran his head in, seized the clothes and there remained unmovable.  He was seen by an individual a short distance off, who hastened to his relief & when he pulled him back, the flames completely enveloped his head and shoulders, shooting out some six feet. He was dreadfully burnt, insensible and his grasp upon the clothes spasmodic, bringing them away with him, although it required the utmost strength of his deliverer to drag him out of the fire.  He lived three or four days and died seemingly unconscious of his situation. whether he was seized with a fit, or stultified by the atmosphere, has not been determined.  Chenango Telegraph

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 11, 1846

Marriage

In Maine village [Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Samuel M. Hunt Esq. Mr. John J. Egan and Miss Jane Johnson all of that place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Frederick V. L. Squires aged 20 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Horace Chesley [Griswold] son of Horace S. Griswold, Esq. aged 11 months.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mr. Peter Potter aged 62 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 18, 1846

Marriage

In Millbury, Worcester Co., Mass. on the 3d inst. by the Rev. N. Beech, Mr. Luther Jenison of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Maria Louisa Putnam of the former place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 9th inst. Albert Morgan [Tracy] infant son of Justus and Martha Tracy, aged six months.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 25, 1846

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday the 18th instant, Charles Edward [Hand] son of Dr. Stephen D. and Elmina Hand, aged 7 months.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 14th instant. Mrs. Submit Moore aged 87 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1819 &1873)

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 17, 1819

Death

On Sunday evening last, Mr. Henry Graham was instantly killed by falling from his wagon, the wheels of which passing across his head. The deceased, with his wife and two children, were on their route from West Hartford, Con. to Huron County Ohio.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 1, 1819

Marriage

On the 21st ult. by Elisha Williams, esq., Mr. Thomas F. Borden to Miss Electa Freeborn daughter of widow Nancy Freeborn, all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 15, 1819

Marriages

Where souls congenial sentiments expand, / How blest, how happy must the union prove! / Alike delighted with the mutual band, / Hug the sweet chain and only live to love.

Married on Wednesday last, by elder J. Peck, Mr. Isaac N. Lansing ro Miss Lucretia Willcox all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

On Sunday evening last, by the same, Mr. Rodney Lathrop of N. York, to Miss Fanny Hayward of this place [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 6, 1873

Marriages

SLONE - NASH:  At Suits' Hotel, Clockville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 30, by G.C. Parkill, Esq. Mr. Charles A. Slone of Hollen Patent [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Mary A. Nach of Siloam [Madison Co. NY].

RICE - MILLER:  At the home of the bride, Jan. 23, by Rev. B.H. Brown, Mr. Joseph S. Rice and Miss Frankie E. [Miller] daughter of Levi Miller, Esq., all of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY].

THAYER -= GIFFORD:  At the parsonage, Jan.28, by Rev. William Searls, Mr. Charles M. Thayer of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Louisa M. Gifford of Rome [Oneida Co. NY].

CRONK - PETRIE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, by Rev. B.W. Hamilton, Edgar Cronk and Libbie M. Petrie.

WHITFORD - HOWELL:  In Pompey, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] Jan. 8, by the same, John L. Whitford and Mary E. Howell.

LOMBARD - TOWNE:  At the residence of Mr. Nash near Clockville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 23, by the same minister, R.W. Lombard and Mary E. Towne.

COLMAN - RUSSEL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Charles Colman and Miss Adelia Russel, both of Smyrna.

FAIRCHILD - PURDY:  In Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22, by Rev. Frank H. Newton, Mr. Devillo J. Fairchild and Miss Hattie C. Purdy all of Sherburne.

MOORE - BRADY:  In McGregor, Iowa, Jan. 9, by Rev. W. Fawcet, Mr. M.A. Moore of Dubuque and Miss Mary Brady formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

WOODSON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 3 at the residence of C.L. Sargent, Mrs. Mary J. Woodson, formerly of Great Falls, N.H. in the 63d year of her age.

COOPER:  Three miles south of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 27, Isaac Cooper aged 58 years and 3 months.

HOLMES:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 2, Mr. Arza Holmes in his 67th year.

BIGELOW:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 28, Miss Lodeme Bigelow aged 77 years, 4 months and 11 days.

KEELER:  In Camden, Oneida Co. [NY] Jan. 8, Nathaniel Keeler formerly of Fenner [Madison Co. NY] aged 80 years.

CHAPIN:  In Cheshire, Allegan Co., Mich., Jan. 20, Enos Chapin formerly from this county [Madison Co. NY], and a brother of Samuel Chapin of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] aged 63 years.

PHILLIPS:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 19, Gilbert Frank Phillips aged 89 years.

ELDREDGE:  In Richmond, Jan. 27 of consumption, Mrs. Ede Maria [Eldredge] widow of the late Woodworth Eldredge of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] the youngest daughter of the late Deacon Charles Randall of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] aged 47 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 11, 1879

Marriages

It Otego [Otsego Co. NY] July 2d, by Rev. A. Thomas, Jerome Coperloy and Miss Georgeanna Sitterley, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] July 4th, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. Gardner Dean, Benjamin Birdsall and Miss Sarah Brainard.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th by W.H. Gunn Esq. Melvin J. Wright and Catharine Lennon both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. J.H. Sage, William P. Card and Mrs. Julia A. Chase both of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 3 by Rev. S.M. Cook, Harvey M. Eldred of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] and Melissa R Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. E. Potter, James L. Comber of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Jennie P. Bates of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] July 2d by Rev. E. Potter Delos H. Kelley and Miss Cora Talmage.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 10th, Minnie [Coon] daughter of Samuel Coon, aged 1 year 8 months.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] July 7th, Mrs. Sophia Bristol aged 52 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] July 7, Harvey D. [Potter] son of E.D. Potter, in the 3d year of his age.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] July 6, Nicholas Banker aged 46 years.  During the rebellion he served in the 121st regiment.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] July 8th, George Scott aged 87 years.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] July 6th, Hannah Yendley aged 84 years.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] July 3d, Willie P. Chase in the 10th year of his age.

Rev. Dr. Zachariah Paddock a prominent Methodist divine, died at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst.  He was born in Montgomery County [NY]in 1798.

Simon Turner of Preston, Chenango Co. [NY] aged 90 years, was found dead Tuesday afternoon in a small creek at the rear of his residence.

Charles Lawton a resident of this village [Franklin Delaware Co. NY] died very suddenly last Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock p.m.  He had been complaining of severe pain in his stomach and head for a few days yet was not considered dangerously ill.  A postmortem examination revealed the fact that his death was caused by an apoplectic shock or fit, causing death in about ten minutes.  The funeral services were largely attended on Sunday last, delegations of Masons being present from all of the adjoining towns.

Ashael Bemiss of this village [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY] formerly of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] was found dead near the residence of H.S. Edwards, one-half mile north of this place, on Monday noon.  Mr. Bemiss had been mowing nearby during the forenoon and was seen to fall and upon reaching him he was dead.  His funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, July 31, 1879

Marriage

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] March 30, 1879, by William H. Branch, Esq., C.N. Chase to Miss lizzie M. Wells all of Hartwick.

Deaths

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 20th, Alanson C. Delong aged 58 years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] July 8th, Samuel Baird aged 43 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 20th, Polly Wilbur aged 83 years.

Vital Records, Delaware (1833), Otsego (1883) & New York (1801)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 3, 1833

Marriage

At Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the Rev. Mr. Frederick of Deposit, Mr. Daniel Blanchard formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sally Randall, of the former place.

Deaths

In Bovina in this county [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday 21st ult of dropsy in the chest.  Thomas Landon, Junior esq. in the 69th year of his age.

In this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, of a lingering consumption, Mrs. Sally Phelps wife of Col. Homer R. Phelps, in the 40th year of her age.  She has left a husband and eight children to mourn her loss.  In the social duties of her life no one was more tender or sincere, and all who enjoyed the happiness of her friendship or even acquaintance, will sincerely lament the loss they have experienced; but must the amiable children now bereft of their parent.  Her remains were on Sunday deposited in the vault in -?- churchyard in this city, while her immortal soul, it is believed has winged its way to the bosom of its Savior and its God.  Her uprightness of life and conduct disarmed death of its sting and irradiated her path to the gloomy recesses of the tomb.  Albany Argus

Mrs. Phelps was formerly a resident of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY]

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 10, 1833

Elopement

Whereas my wife Betsey [Gun] has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I do therefore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account after this date.  Moses Gun Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] June 14, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 17, 1833

Marriages

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, Mr. Jabez Hitchcolk Esq of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Mrs. Charity Mickle of the former place.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Joseph S. Combs, Esq. Mr. Alden Andrews to Miss Sally Brainard.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY July 24, 1833

Marriages

In the village of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. McCreary, F.S. Wheeler Esq. to Miss Sophia Shaw all of the above place.

In Jefferson Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 14th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr. Benjamin Turner to Miss Angeline Starr all of that place.

Death

On Thursday last, 18th inst., Eli Mabie son of Mr. Levi Mabie of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], in the 20th year of his age was killed by the upsetting of a load of hay.  He was precipitated from the load upon the tines of a pitchfork which entered his body and caused almost instant death.  We had not a personal acquaintance with Mr. Mabie, but understand he was a young man of much promise, of modest appearance, good moral habits and possessing an intelligent mind.  His untimely fate will be deplored by his friends and acquaintances.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, November 14, 1883

Marriage

The marriage of one of the most estimable young ladies of our village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY], Miss Jennie A. Thorne to Mr. Chester H. Belknap took place at the residence of the bride's parents last Wednesday evening.  The marriage service was brief but very appropriately rendered by Rev. James Ryder and a goodly number of the direct relatives of the bride and groom were present upon the happy occasion.  Miss Agnes E. DeForest acted as bridesmaid attended by Mr. D.H. Loomis.  In the room where the nuptials were consummated, a beautiful miniature pavilion was erected over the entrance being suspended a horseshoe wrought in flowers with the motto above, "Long life and prosperity."  After the marriage, hearty congratulations were extended of which the rich presents were a pleasing evidence and a sumptuous wedding feast added to the pleasures of the evening.  The bride and groom remained with their friends the entire evening, deferring for the present their bridal tour.

On Friday evening a reception was tendered the happy couple at the residence of Mr. E.C. Belknap, father of the bridegroom; also, on Tuesday evening at Mr. A.J. Thorne's by their many young associates.  With the best wishes of hosts of friends, the journey of their married life opens most auspiciously and full of happy promise.

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Last Thursday evening about 100 relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Smith to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding.  Rev. E. Saphore, in a few appropriate remarks in behalf of the friends, presented the happy couple with the tokens of their friendship, among which was a silver castor, dessert spoons, tea spoons, a number of pieces of glass china, and magallon ware, tablecloths, tidies, Spanish lace tie, hair pin and other articles, besides $22.20 in money.  H.W. Dewey on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Smith expressed their thanks in a very able manner, after which they were all invited to the house of Mr. J.E. Maxwell where a bountiful repast was furnished for the refreshment of the inner man.  All seemed to enjoy themselves finely and joined in wishing the happy couple many returns of this anniversary.

Death

Another terrible warning: Charlie Andrews a Binghamton lad [Broome Co. NY] was killed while catching a ride on a freight train at that place a few days ago.

New York Evening Post, New York City, November 16, 1801

Death

Yesterday, of a lingering illness, Miss Sally Casey a young lady in the prime of life, of amiable disposition and accomplished manners, esteemed by a numerous acquaintance and much beloved by her intimate friends.

New York Evening Post, New York City, November 19, 1801

Marriage

On -?- evening last by the Rev. Bishop -?- Mr. William Rogers Esq. to Mrs. Ann Criger both of this city.

New York Evening Post, New York City, November 21, 1801

Marriage

On the 13th inst. at Trenton [NJ] by the Rev. Andrew Hunter, Mr. Philip Van Courtlandt, Jun. of Onondaga, State of New York, to Miss Abigail Jouett of Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

Vital Records, Chenango (1825 & 1879) & Madison (1866) Counties, NY

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 8, 1825

Death

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th inst. Henry E. Dwight Esq. youngest brother of the late President Dwight of Yale College, aged 48(?) years.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 15, 1825

Elopement

Whereas my wife Catherine [Hastings] has eloped from my bed and board without cause or provocation.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Hiram S. Hastings, Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 22, 1825

Deaths

On Saturday morning last, Mrs. Charity Lyon wife of David Lyon of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

At New York on the 13th inst. the Rev. John Summerfield the celebrated Methodist preacher in the 27th year of his age.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 7, 1879

Deaths

PRIME:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Edith M. [Prime] daughter of William W. and Sarah A. Prime, aged two months and 15 days.

BEACH:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on April 26th, Mr. Amos Beach aged 70 years.

BRUSHELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st, Mr. Amos Brushell, Jr. aged 60(?) years.

TRUESDELL: Unadilla Valley, NY: Our community has been saddened by the sudden death of Mrs. Harvey Truesdell a lady highly esteemed and the center of a large circle of friends.  Her funeral was held in the M.E. Church which was filled with mourners.  The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, but the fairest flower within was withering in the cold embrace of death.  The young mother with her beautiful babe are buried in one grave.  Rev. T.P. Halsted delivered the sermon, and the large congregation by their fixed attention and flowing tears attested their love for the departed. Death has been a frequent visitor in our valley during the past year, spring with her sunshine and flowers is thrice welcome after the dreary winter. [Ruby A. (Chamberlin) Truesdell, d. April 22, 1879, buried Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton, NY]

Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, December 29, 1866

Marriages

MERRILL - BUSHNELL:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 22, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, S. Lewis Merrill of Lenox [Madison Co. NY] to Mrs. Mary S. Bushnell of the same place.

PETTIT - PINCKNEY:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24 by the same.  Lieut. S.K. Pettit to Miss Adelia Pinckney both of Clockville [Madison Co. NY].

BROWN - COLBROOK:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25, by the same, David K. Brown of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Colbrook of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].

ARSH - MARTINDALE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25 by the same, Mr. Luther D. marsh to Miss Ellen D. Martindale both of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

ANDREWS - INGRAM:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25 by the same, Mr. Andrew D. Andrews, of Phelps, Ontario Co. [NY] to Miss Nancy Ingram of Canastota.

JONES - STONE:  In Pine Woods [Madison Co. NY] on Christmas Eve by Rev. F.D. Higgins, Mr. Henry C. Jones of Marathon Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Fannie A. [Stone] eldest daughter of R. W. Stone.

KENNEDY - TUCKER:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 29 by Rev. Samuel Miller,  Charles L. Kennedy Esq. to Miss Mary J. Tucker both of Morrisville.

WILLEY - STANTON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 11 by Rev. D.W. Skinner, Mr. Sereno Willey to Miss Hattie Stanton both of Poolville [Madison Co. NY].

WARR - STEWART:  In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] Nov. 20 by Rev. C.E. Robinson, Mr. William W. Robinson of Oneida Valley [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Stewart of Oneida.

FITCH - VANWAGNEN:  In New York by Rev. Dr. Cheever, Mr. S. Fitch of Madison Co. N.Y. to Miss Sarah M. VanWagnen, New York.

SHERRILL - RICHMOND:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25 by Rev. W.R. Brooks, Mr. Eddie D. Sherrill of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Florence A. Richmond of Madison.

SHIPMAN - CADWELL:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by the Rev. Abel S. Wood, Mr. Charles D. Shipman of Bridgewater [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Cadwell of Verona.

BUSH - BUTLER:  In Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 8 by J.J.L. Baker Esq. Mr. Clark N. Bush of Clay, Onondaga Co. [NY] to Miss Sarah J. Butler of Sullivan.

MOREY - CARD:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 19 by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Mr. Pembroke S. Morey to Miss Anna L. Card both of Nelson.

Deaths

PEASE:  In Oneida Valley [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 23 of consumption, Mrs. Sarah S. Pease daughter of Luther and Elizabeth Philleo.

ROGERS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18, Medad Rogers in the 83d year of his age.

BURCHARD:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 5, Freddie Lester [Burchard] son of Sylvester Burchard, aged 8 years and 8 days.

MERRILS:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 17, Asa Merrils aged 59 years.

CHENEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 21, Clara F. [Cheney] infant daughter of Prentice D. and Sarah F. Cheney, aged 1yr 6m.

Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY:  Death is reaping a plenteous harvest among our older citizens.  William Greenman Esq., for many years a highly respected citizen of this village, died on Wednesday morning, aged 72 years.

Hamilton, Madison Co. NY:  The body of Robert White, formerly a merchant of Hamilton, but for several years past a resident of the city of New York, was brought to the former place last week for burial.

Vital records, Chenango County, NY (1879 & 1880)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 24, 1879

Marriage

O'BRIAN - BROOKS: At the residence of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. Daniel Ballou of Utica, Mr. John O'Brian and Miss Jennie D.E. Brooks daughter of Mr. Isaac Brooks, both of this town.  Printers remembered.

Last Wednesday Mr. John O'Brian led to the altar Miss Jennie D.E. Brooks, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. Isaac Brooks.  The nuptials were unostentatiously celebrated in the presence of a few friends, Rev. D. Ballou of Utica performing the ceremony.  The collation served was an elegant specimen of the fair bride's handiwork and ample proof of our friend O'Brian's good judgment in making his selection of a conjugal partner.  In the evening the happy couple were treated to a serenade by the Sherburne Citizen's Band, when the boys discoursed some of their finest music, making a delightful entertainment for the bridal pair, who showed their appreciation of the compliment by inviting them to partake of a sumptuous repast, which was accepted with congratulations befitting the occasion.  The bridal gifts were numerous and some of them very elegant. We take pleasure in saluting the newly wedded and wish them a pleasant voyage with prospering gales.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 26, 1879

Death

ATWATER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 23, 1879, Edwin Atwater aged75 years.

We are pained to announce the death of two of our old and respected citizens, Edwin Atwater, who departed this life Monday afternoon last, and Horace Scott who died suddenly during the extreme heat of Monday afternoon.  Mr. Atwater had been confined to his house for a long time, and his demise was not unexpected.  He made full preparations for his funeral and disposed of his property by will.  Mr. Scott sat on his porch and conversed pleasantly with friends but a short time before he died, and although not in his accustomed good health, his death was sudden and unexpected. Thus, the old landmarks of our village are one by one passing from our midst.  Mr. Scott's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m., from his late residence.

MINER:  Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Our old and respected townsman, P. Miner died on Wednesday morning of this week at the advanced aged of 84 years.  His funeral will take place on Friday.  [Philip Miner, d. June 25, 1879, buried Guilford Center Cemetery]

News Item

A very enjoyable affair took place on the 9th instant at the residence of Miss Mary J. Gould near Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], the occasion being a party given in honor of his mother's (Mrs. Amelia Gould) seventieth birthday.  A goodly company assembled, among whom were three sisters - Mrs. Rev. Jonathan Bush of Guilford, Mrs. Randolph Burdick and Miss Hannah Lyon of Masonville, four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Ambrose Lyon of Bainbridge and Mrs. S.E. Gould and Mrs. Richard Lyon of this village. there were five widows present, all of whom had reached the allotted "three score years and ten," but whose good looks and lively manners would scarcely indicate that had more than passed the usual limit of life.  Altogether it proved a most happy and log to be remembered gathering.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 19, 1880

Marriages

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 11th, by Rev. S.T. Ford, John W. Browning of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to M. Jennette Haywood of Hamilton.

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th by Rev. S.TG. Ford, Will E. Langdon to Miss Mary R. [Beach] daughter of Mr. Bradley Beach, both of this town.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 5th, by Rev. A. C. Sperry, Mr. William Alexander of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah J. Pendall of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

In Upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 20th, by Rev. R.O. Williams, Delbert D. Hill of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lillie O. Clough of Triangle [Broome Coi. NY].

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 10th, Mr. Alfred Clark aged 90 years, 7 months and 27 days.

At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 6th, Mrs. Nancy Clark aged 83 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY} Feb. 6th, Mr. Asa Lewis aged 70 years 1 month.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 10th, Mrs. Mary E. Manchester aged 27 years and 10 months.

Mr. Samuel Wheeler of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] who died a few days since, was a well-known citizen and a whole-souled man.  We shall mis the genial "Sam" upon our streets.

In Windsor, Broome Co. [NY] Feb. 14th, Thomas B. Purple in the 85tyh year of his age.

In the announcement of the above death, we record another link broken which unites us to the early pioneers of Old Chenango.  Mr. Purple became a resident of the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] in 1807.  His father settled in what is now Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] in the then wilderness of the Chenango Triangle.  He has been well known in southern Chenango and filled a prominent place in our progress to our present position.  He will be remembered by his contemporaries for his many virtues and for his official and personal integrity of character.

News Item

Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Andrew Jackson the fellow who left his young wife in Norwich some two years ago and eloped with the woman McQueen for a residence at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, has become tired of the company of Kanackers and is now on his way to his old home.  We are informed that he has already reached San Francisco.  There is no chance for a reconciliation, for his wife has already secured a divorce.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 21, 1879

Marriage

STEWART - HOLCOMB:  At the house of the bride's father, Ira Holcomb, Esq in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. S. Scoville, A. Bert Stewart and Miss Sue A. Holcomb both of Plymouth.

Deaths

WIDGER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 16 of heart disease, Mr. William Widger aged 79 years.

CHENEY:  Mrs. Sarah Bristol Cheney wife of P.D. Cheney of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and daughter of Rev. Dr. D.W. Bristol, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] died at Oneida on Monday morning at the age of 41 years.  She had been an invalid for more than ten years.

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LOTTRIDGE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 8th 1879 at the residence of her stepson, Orson R. Lottridge, Esq. Mrs. Betsey Lottridge, aged 74 years, 6 months and 8 days.

She was a widow of William Lottridge, who died April 20th, 1865 and to whom she was married in 1842 at her home in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].  Immediately after marriage, she came here to preside over her husband's house and family and never once removed from the homestead until death took her away.  For a few years past her health has been gradually failing and repeated paralytic shocks had impaired her mental faculties.  But the unseen hand has kindly lifted the cloud, and its weight will oppress her no more.  Together with life's pleasures, she had her full share of its trials and sorrows, chief among which was the loss of her only son, Prentiss, who died in the Army hospital, December 19th, --- from the effects of a gunshot wound.  Yet she bore it uncomplainingly because she trusted in God.  She was a member of the Congregational Church, having identified herself with its faith in her early girlhood days.  She loved church devotedly and her religious principles were deep and abiding, while she possessed that greatest of all gifts the "charity that thinketh no evil."  She was modest and unassuming and never paraded her many virtues before the world, and she faithfully discharged the duties that came within her sphere.  The children, to whom she filled a mother's place, honor and revere her memory, knowing that a pure true, Christian woman passed away from this world when her spirit took its flight.  M.R.W.

News Item

Officer Allen of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] was in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] last week in search of a runaway girl who had eloped from her home in Cazenovia with a young man belonging to a roving band of Gypsies that have infested that town the past winter.  We clip the following from the Cazenovia Republican which tells the whole story.  

"A band of Gypsies, consisting of a father, mother and two sons, have lived in Brunder Hollow the past winter, occupying an old schoolhouse which stands near a new one recently built.  The youngest of the young men, who is twenty-four years of age, has been a frequent visitor at the home of David Reed, who lives in that vicinity.  The object of his visits was to see a young girl, only twelve years old, whom he was free to say he desired to marry.  He was told by the parents of the girl that he could not marry their daughter and was given to understand that he was not a welcome visitor.  In answer to which he made some threats saying that if the parents interfered, he would put some bloody bullets through them. The girl was sent to school, but notwithstanding the teacher's and parents' remonstrance, considerable of her time was spent with the Gypsies.  They finally succeeded in enticing her away.  On Thursday, April 24, the young man with the girl left the Hollow.  The rest of the Gypsies did not leave until Monday the 28th ult.  They claim to be innocent in the matter, though they admit that they furnished a team for the couple to drive, some food for them to eat, and fixed the girl's clothing before they left.  A search was commenced by Mr. Reed as soon as he discovered that fact of his daughter's elopement.  He found that they had gone in the direction of Norwich.  Justice A.C. Stanton issued a warrant last Friday for the arrest of the young man.  Officer Allen went as far as Norwich but failed in finding the couple.  The old folks he learned were near Mt. Upton. The whole company will be united, probably, within a few days.  Mr. Reed is anxious to get back his daughter, but he is so extremely poor that he will not succeed unless the people take the matter in hand.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 24, 1879

Marriages

WATERS - ST. JOHN:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] May 15th at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.M. Ladd, Mr. Charles S. Waters of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Julia St. John.

Under its appropriate heading in today's Telegraph will be found the announcement of the marriage of Mr. Charles S. Waters, the gentlemanly and popular manager of the Western Union and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph offices in this village and Miss Julia B. St. John, the accomplished daughter of W.S. St. John, Esq. of Walton.  The wedding was attended at the homestead and was a joyous, happy affair.  The attendance was confined to immediate friends, the presents were many and valuable and the well filled tables gave sociality and zest to the pleasant occasion.  Mr. W. has arrived at his home in this village and presumed his official duties.  the Telegraph as well as his many other friends heap congratulations cheerfully upon the happy couple.  We are glad to welcome Mrs. W. to our village.

Deaths

WINSOR:  In Danielsonville, Conn. on the 16th inst. Stephen Harding Winsor in his 69th year.  Formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

McCORMICK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 17th of consumption, Mr. Thomas McCormick aged about 38 years.

Our obituary notices contain the death of Thomas McCormick of this village whose death occurred on Saturday last, after a lingering illness of consumption.  He was a young man of more than ordinary talents, though in the struggle of life, he had no opportunity to develop them.  When the war broke out he entered the service and did good work.  Returning with his regiment, he has since resided in this village for most of the time until his death.  He was buried from St. Patrick's Church on Sunday afternoon last, a large congregation attesting the respect in which he was held.  His death adds another to the large list of soldier's graves which are gratefully remembered by his surviving comrades and the patriotic citizens generally.

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Two well-known Utica [Oneida Co. NY] young men were drowned in Oneida lake at North Bay [Oneida Co. NY] on Thursday morning, while fishing, under the following circumstances.

Four boys named Augustus McConnell, Wallace McConnell, N.L. Bassett and Alfred Dent were in a boat fishing near the middle of the lake, when seeing a loon, they commenced firing at it and while doing so had occasion to change positions in the boat.  There was a strong wind prevailing at the time, and a wave striking the boat capsized it.  All of the boys with the exception of Dent were good swimmers, especially Wallace McConnell.  They clung to the bottom of the boat and shouted lustily for help.  The lake is very wide, however, and there are no houses near.  John Bryant, an experienced fisherman who lives on the railroad and in the house nearest to the scene of the accident, had just landed, and was going into the house for breakfast.  He heard the boys shout in the distance but presumed they were simply shouting over their luck in fishing. The boat to which the boys clung was drifting toward the shore, but the waves ran high, and their strength was failing.  Finally, Wallace, the younger of the McConnell boys, being a good swimmer, thought he would swim ashore and summon help for the others.  He struck out boldly, but had not gone far, when, tired out, he sank.  The others retained their hold on the boat for about an hour after the accident occurred, when Bassett was seized with cramps and sank. Bryant on coming out of his house, heard the cries of the boys and this time became aware of their danger.  He immediately took his boat and brought Dent and Augustus McConnell safely to shore. The boys drowned were both 16 years of age. Active search is being made for their bodies, but up to the late hour Friday, they had not been recovered. The young men rescued, though greatly prostrated, have fully recovered.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 22, 1879

Marriages

STEWART - HOLCOMB:  At the house of the bride's father, Ira Holcomb, Esq. in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] May 15th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. A. Birt Stewart to Miss Sue A. Holcomb both of Plymouth.

FULLER - FERGUSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th, by Rev. D.N. Grumman, Mr. Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Annie B. Ferguson of Guilford.

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

BROWER - SHERWOOD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. Hiram C. Brower of Sauquoit [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Ida M. Sherwood of Bainbridge.

GREEN - PECK:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] May 14th by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Robert E. Green of Jordan, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] to Miss Kate M. Peck of Bainbridge.

GREENE - GREONE:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st by Rev. H.W. Williams, Mr. Edward Greene of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. Evelina Gerone of German [Chenango Co. NY].

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FRENCH - BREED:  In St. Paul's Church, St. Paul, Minn., May 14th, by Rev. E.S. Thomas, Mr. George J. French to Miss Julia B. Breed daughter of Samuel S. Breed, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

St. Paul, MN Pioneer Press:  "Long before the hour of nine, the friends of Mr. George J. French and Miss Julia B. Breed, daughter of Mr. S.S. Breed, commenced to throng the pretty St. Paul's Church to witness the plighting of the troths of those favorite young people.  Mr. French is a valued employee in the Merchants' National bank, while his fair bride has for several seasons been one of the prettiest and most accomplished of St. Paul belles.  She is especially gifted with musical talent and has long officiated at the organ which yesterday pealed forth its most joyous tones, as if rejoicing in her happiness.  Mr. Frank Wood regaled the guests with beautiful organ selections previous to the entrance of the bridal party which promptly at the hour set arrived at the Olive Street entrance to the church, alighted beneath a graceful canopy and passed to the altar to the subdued harmonies of the Bride's Chorus from Lohengrin, the following order being observed:  the ushers, Mr. William Rhodes, Jr. and Mr. Harry Johnson; the groomsmen, Mr. Ketcham of New York and Mr. T.B. Marrett; the bridesmaids, Miss Flora Parkhurst and Miss Josie Mead, both cousins of the bride, and residents of Evanston, Ill.; the groom and the mother of the bride; the bride with her father.

"The ceremony was performed in an impressive manner by the rector of the church, Rev. E.S. Thomas, while the organ breathed forth the softest melodies.  At the close of the benediction, the bridal procession passed out to the majestic measures of Mendelssohn's grand wedding march, the bride and groom in advance followed by the groomsmen, who had each obtained a maid; Mr. Marrett escorting Miss Parkhurst and Mr. Ketchum, Miss Mead.

"The bride appeared in a lovely toilette, being a tasteful combination of white satin and silk with point lace trimming and a full tulle bridal veil confined by white blossoms.  The maids wore white organdie with lace overskirts decorated with white satin bows and coiffures decorated with silver combs.

"The mother of the bride made a magnificent appearance in a toilette of black moire antique, elegantly trimmed with thread lace.

"The groom and all of the men wore morning costume, en regie, Prince Albert coats and light trousers.

"From the church the happy party proceeded to the residence of the bride's parents on Eighth Street, where a reception was held until 10:00 o'clock.  The reception was held in a spacious bay window the arch of which was elegantly decorated with flowers, a floral horseshoe hanging from the center, while the letters B and F cunningly wrought in bright flowers, hung at each side of it.  Flowers appeared in great profusion throughout the apartments.  The young couple were congratulated by a multitude of warm friends, who were entertained with a delicious collation. The gifts which were many and rich, were not exhibited.  Mr. and Mrs. French departed by the morning train on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad and will visit the eastern cities.  At Brooklyn, N.Y. they will hold a second reception at the residence of the groom's parents."

Deaths

McCORMICK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 17th of consumption, Mr. Thomas McCormick, aged about 33 years.

LOTTRIDGE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 8th Mrs. Betsey Lottridge widow of William Lottridge, aged 74 years and 6 months.

CHANDLER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Mrs. Chandler aged 96 years. [Sarah Jones Chandler, widow of Ebenezer Chandler]

WIDGER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, of heart disease, Mr. William Widger age 79 years.

FARGO:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Gilbert Fargo aged 80 years.

STEBBINS:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 16th, Mr. Jesse M. Stebbins aged 74 years, brother of E.W. Stebbins of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

HORTON:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] May 14th, Mr. Phlemency Horton, aged 94 years, formerly of Brisbin, Chenango County [NY].

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

CHENEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] May 19th, Sarah Bristol [Cheney] wife of P.D. Cheney, and daughter of Rev. Dr. D.W. Bristol, aged 41 years.

News Item

On Sunday night last, the grave of William Nimmons at Nimmonsburg, hear Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] was robbed.  Mr. Nimmons died in February last and was buried, as was his often expressed wish, in the family burial ground.  His wife, who resides in Boston and with whom he had not lived for some time previous to his death, came on at that time and, with other members of the family, selected a place in the family grounds for his grave, reserving at the same time space for her own, expressing a wish that she might be laid by the side of her husband in case of her death.  Subsequent to the burial, the wife became piqued over some trivial family matter and attempted by way of revenge, as is alleged, to forcibly obtain possession of the body, and a gang of men from Binghamton, hired for the purpose, went to Nimmonsburg to remove the remains, but were successfully resisted by incensed neighbors of the family.  Although unsuccessful at that time, it was given out that the body was to be procured at all hazards and shipped to Boston.  Strict watch was kept upon the grave for some time, but the wife having returned to Boston, and quiet being restored in the neighborhood, the watch was to a certain extent relaxed.  The lot was visited on Sunday afternoon and nothing unusual was noticed.  On Monday morning, it was discovered that the grave had been robbed of its contents, the dirt replaced, the mound rebuilt, sods and flowers put back, and wooden stakes stuck at the head and foot of the grave, as before.  No trace of the missing body, or of the perpetrators of the crime, has yet been revealed.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879) & New York City (1797)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 16, 1879

Marriages

WRIGHT - LENNON:  At the Eagle Hotel in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th, by W.H. Gunn, Esq. Melvin J. Wright and Catharine Lennon of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

BENJAMIN - FIRMAN:  At the residence of Charles Firman, Esq. Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] July 1st, by Rev. A.T. Wordon, Park G. Benjamin to Miss Carrie J. Firman all of Burlington, N.Y.

COMBERS - BATES:  At the Lutheran parsonage, Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] July 4th, by Rev. E. Potter, James L. Combers of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Jennie P. Bates of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

ELDRED - WESTCOTT:  At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. S.M. Cook, Harvey M. Eldred of Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY] and Melissa R. Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

BANKER:  In Westford, July 6th, Nicholas Banker aged 46 years.  during the rebellion he served in the 121st regiment.

POTTER:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] July 7th Harvey D. [Potter] son of E.D. and Emmer A. Potter in the 3d year of his age.

Mr. J.A. Sturgis died very suddenly last Thursday at 11 P.M.  He had not felt well for a few days previous to his death.  A postmortem examination of the body by Drs. Wickes and Thorpe disclosed a rupture of the arteries near the heart, the blood having assumed in the coatings of the artery the look and appearance of liver.  His funeral services were observed from the M.E. church last Sunday at 1 o'clock and the remains were interred in Prentice cemetery.

Simon Turner of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], aged 90 years, was found dead Tuesday afternoon of last week in a small creek at the rear of his residence.

Within three months D.J. Truesdell of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Harvey Truesdell of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] and Nellie Truesdell Fish have buried their companions.

Last week, a three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lenoard Horender of Frey's Bush, Montgomery Co., wandered from the mother while they were in a field picking strawberries, and the little one could not be found in five hours afterward. She was then traced only by footprints in some newly plowed land and found wedged between two rocks in a small creek and dead. the neck was dislocated.

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Last Wednesday morning between 5 and 6 o'clock, the news that Francis Blackman had hung himself, spread through our streets.  The coroner being notified, proceeded to empanel a jury, before which the facts elicited were, that for some time Mr. B. had been in a desponding mood in consequence of ill health, and in a temporary aberration of mind had committed the rash act.  His funeral obsequies were very largely attended last Saturday afternoon from his late residence, corner of Spring and Sylvan Streets.  His pastor, Rev. Ernest A. Hartman and the Rev. Hobart Cooke of Morris, officiating.  The entire community vied with each other in acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy for his almost heart-broken wife and bereaved children.  His remains were enclosed in a very handsome velvet casket. The aroma of flowers through the house was plainly discernable. All that art could devise or beautiful flowers that nature could furnish, were diffused with a profuse hand on and around the casket, making it more like Eden's bower where one had lain down to pleasant dreams, than the silent chamber of him who had passed to the pale realms of shade.  The remains were taken to the cemetery near White Store for interment by the side of his mother.  As the mourners passed from the house to their carriages, there was a deep feeling of sympathy, but when his aged father sobbing and heart-broken, whose whitened locks told of the passing snows of 78 winters, many of them years of trial and suffering, there was not wanting kind words and sympathetic tears for Uncle John.  And so, Frank has passed away; kindhearted and obliging in his business as undertaker, weeping with those who wept, always careful and considerate, his place in this community will be hard to fill.

Francis Blackman the well-known furniture dealer of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] hung himself July 9th in a fit of mental aberration.  For some time past Mr. Blackman has been laboring under the hallucination that he was coming to poverty.  He knew that this was a chimera, as no man in the community was doing a more flourishing business than he.  He has at one time been an inmate of the insane asylum at Utica, but for several years has been entirely sane.  The flow falls with crushing weight upon a large circle of friends [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY July 17, 1879]

The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville, whose suicide by handing on Wednesday morning of last week we mentioned that day, took place on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended by Masons and others, deceased having been a highly respected citizen, a prominent Mason, and at the time of his death was Senior Warden of the Episcopal Church.  The remains were interred in the cemetery at White Store in the east part of this town, where other members of the family are buried.  He leaves a wife and two sons, and a large circle of relatives, who have the sympathies of all.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 17, 1879]

Tombstone inscription, Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, Chenango Co. NY

Francis, only son of John & Hellen Blackman died July 9, 1879, aged 49 years.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 14, 1797

Weekly Account of Marriages

Married at Feedinghills (Mass.) Mr. Benjamin Booles to Miss Mary Morley

At Wilbraham [MA], Mr. Joel Penny to Miss Violet Bliss.

At Brooklyn (Con.) Mr. Pascal P. Tyler merchant, to Miss Bettey Baker.

At Kingston [NY], Mr. William Kiefer, Jun. to Miss Mary Jeswell(?).

At Boston [MA], Mr. Seth Kingman to Miss Polly Tate.

Mr. Daniel Badger to Miss Ann Jones daughter of Mr. David Jones.

At Scituate [MA], Rev. Robert Yalaley to Miss Betsey Hawkins.

At Little Compton [RI], Mr. Joshua Richmond to Miss Mary Balley.

At Providence [RI], Mr. Thomas Low to Miss Ruth Tolman.

At Roxbury(?) [NY], Mr. Nathan Watson to Miss Hannah Knower.

At Boston [MA], Mr. Walter Crosby to Miss Eliza Alcust.

At Lynckbury Mr. William Long to Mrs. Elizabeth Callway.

At Catskill [NY], Mr. Achbell Hubbard to Miss Lydia Rogers.

At Elkton [MD], John  Gilpin, Esq. to Miss Polly Hollingsworth.

At New London [CT], Mr. James Beebe to Mrs. Catharine Sheldon.

At Charleston, R.I., Mr. Joseph Rose, merchant of New York to Miss Fanny Stanton of the former place.

At Boston [MA], Mr. Anthony Holbrook to Miss Polly Eaton

Mr. John G. Coller to Miss M. Catharina Hollman

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1822 & 1860)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 12, 1822

Marriages

At Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. John Rowls, Mr. Alfred Patten Merchant of Richfield to Miss Ann Benedict, of the former place.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Tuesday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. Daniel Adams to Miss Harriet Butler eldest daughter of Mrs. Roswell Butler, all of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 26, 1822

Marriages

At Clinton, Oneida County [NY] on Wednesday the 20th inst. by the Rev. Henry Davis, D.D. Doct. Mathias K. V. Rowley of Russellville (Kentucky) to Miss Mary Ann Diell of the former place.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] by Lyman Foster Esq. Mr. Jacob Anthony to Miss Eliza Wentworth all of that place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 11,1860

Marriages

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego  Co. NY] on the 24th ult by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Alanson L. Bennett and Miss Loduski J. Saunders both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Robert Morley of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Hannah A. Crandall of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At his residence in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Edwin Soule aged 54 years. l He was a man of integrity and moral worth and died i Christian hope deeply lamented by all.

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At Petaluma, Cal. on the 27th of May last at the residence of his friend, Mr. Gustavus Warner, E.W. Goodrich Esq of Red Bluff, aged 37 years and 2 months.

Mr. Goodrich was a native of Franklin Delaware Co. N.Y. in which state his earlier years were passed, and after residing for some years in Connecticut, he emigrated to California in 1849 and thus became a pioneer in a state where his exemplary life has done much towards establishing a healthful state of society.  He has resided in Red Bluff since 1853.

His decease was caused by dropsy, induced by scarlet fever of which latter disease his little son Franky was a victim, whose obituary we recorded a few weeks ago.  Mr. Goodrich leaves a most estimable lady and two young children to mourn his early decease.  He was a gentleman highly esteemed by his fellow citizens of upright conduct and integrity of character, self-reliant, industrious and capable.  During his residence here he has repeatedly held offices of trust, and his name has been a guaranty of correctness in all his business relations.  He was a man whom a community could not afford to lose. While the wife has lost an affectionate husband and the children a loving father and while they are stricken with grief the entire community earnestly sympathize with them for we have all lost a friend.

His remains are expected to arrive here on the boat of Friday evening, and his funeral is to take place on Saturday.  He will be interred with the forms of the Order of Odd Fellows, of which he was Past Grand, R.W.D.D. Grand Master and a most esteemed member Red Bluff Beacon

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 18, 1860

Marriages

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. A.S. Southworth, Mr. Harvey Westcott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs.. Mary A. Norton of Bainbridge.

At the Hotel of D. Rose in Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th last. by Elder J. Cooke, Mr. James Woodcock to Miss Mary McCarg both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Afton [Chenango Co. NY] June 13th of putrid sore throat, Franklin Reuben [Shiffer] aged 5 years, 10 months and 3 days; June 15th, Frederick Rice [Shiffer] aged 5 years 10 months and 5 days; June 23d, Hattie Maria [Shiffer] aged 3 years 2 months and 12 days; June 25th, William George [Shiffer] aged 9 years and 3 weeks - children of William G. and Mary H. Shiffer.

Mr. Gershom Twichell of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] who died on Friday last after an illness of only two days, was the last member of a peculiar and, in some respects, a remarkable family.  Though a man of considerable wealth, owning one of the finest and most valuable farms in Milford, he persisted in living in a state of the most abject poverty.  On the announcement of his death, says a writer in the Boston Journal, the overseers of the poor took immediate steps to secure his estate for his legitimate heirs.  They found in his hovel a large amount of silver, deposited in a pine box, nicely adjusted in layers of dollars, halves, quarters and smaller coins. They also found a bag in which there was a heavy amount of gold. The specie was taken to the Milford Bank for safe keeping.  Nearly the last words uttered by the expiring miser were to request a neighbor who stood by him to leave the room for fear he would steal the money.  His wife abandoned him many years ago, and recently, for a stipulated sum, gave bonds that she would make no claim upon any property he possessed.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 25, 1860

News Item

Notice

In answer to a notice dated May 15th, which I saw in the Herald, from George W. Blend stating that I had left his bed and board.  I can safely say that his board he sold and pocketed the money and his bed he took with him and left me without food or even a light to read the notice by, and I might have gone hungry and even without clothes for what he cared, had it not been for my father, whom he forbade trusting me.  He before told me if I did not sign a paper which would place at his disposal what my father had given me and which he had the use of, that I must take care of myself, which with my poor health that was not improved by his neglect and harsh treatment, seemed cruel in the extreme. I hereby say that I will not pay any debts of his contracting.  He refused to pay my bills before he left me.  Mary Ann [Blend].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1860 & 1871)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 6, 1860

Marriage

In Gilboa [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by Rev. John W. Gorse, Charles T. McMinn to Eloisa M. Stevens all of Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY].

Deaths

At Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th ult. Stoton Alger in the 78th year of his age.  Mr. Alger was born in Norwich, Connecticut, moved with his parents to this place when at the age of 6 years, which was then called Otego.  He embraced religion at the age of 35, soon after united with the Free Baptist Church at Oneonta Plains of which he has remained a member in good standing until dismissed by death.  He leaves a large number of near and distant relatives to mourn his death.  May the lonely widow and the youngest daughter, the only child left at home, share richly in the sympathies of surrounding relatives and friends.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 13, 1860

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] 17th ult. by rev. J.B. Eastman, Mr. William E. Bingham and Miss A. Elizabeth Gilbert, all of Windsor.

Deaths

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Rufus G. Mead aged 57 years, 2 months and 23 days.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Eliza Ann [Clough] wife of Francis Clough, aged 41 years.

A horrible transaction occurred in the eastern part of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, May 24th, which resulted in the death of a little girl some seven years old.  The parties to the sad occurrence were William Scott, a lad 17 years old, and his half-sister, Elizabeth Doby(?), the victim.  The boy had been sent to take the cows to pasture, the little girl accompanying him.  He had with him a piece of rope with which he was to bring back some hay.  On the way he playfully tied one end of the rope around the body of his sister and the other end to the cow's tail.  When the cow had proceeded a short distance in this way followed by the girl, the latter stumbled and fell, which so frightened the cow that she ran off at a furious rate, dragging the poor girl after her. After running some distance, the girl's head struck a solid rock, crushing in the skull and at the same time the cow's tail pulled out, so great was the force of the concussion!  The girl was also badly cut around the face, neck and head. she was taken up by the boy and carried home where she breathed but two or three times before expiring.  The boy is said to be rather deficient in intellect, and it is not supposed that he realized the imminent danger in which his sister was placed by his mischievous conduct.  Delaware Gazette

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 25, 1871

Marriages

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 18, by Rev. S.R. Ward, Mr. Charles T. Coats of West Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Eleanor Talbot of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17th, by Rev. A. Griffin, George N. Beach and Miss Dana A. Mattison all of Oneonta.

At the home of the bride in Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 17th by Rev. J.L. Wells, William Garlock to Emma Westcott.

Deaths

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 15th Col. Lione Sheldon aged 85 years. 

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 14th, Mrs. Francis B. Harrington in the 29th year of her age.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 11th, of typhoid fever, Carrie [Quimby] aged about 21 years.

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 9th of consumption, Lucinda [Stevens] wife of Edgar Stevens and daughter of Guy C. Mather, aged 34 years. She lived the life of a Christian and died lamented and respected by all who knew her.

On Sunday, Oct. 15th, a fatal accident fell upon Mr. S. Crumb of Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY].  with his daughter, he had been visiting his son, Delos Crumb, who lives about a mile from this village [Winfield, Herkimer Co. NY].  Towards evening he started to return home.  While crossing what is known as Holdredge Bridge across the Unadilla River, his horse became frightened by a hole in the bridge.  the horse started back from the hole and ran the wagon against the rail of the bridge, which at this place was over the approach to the river bridge. the rail gave way, and the buggy went off, swinging under the bridge and dropping out the inmates. The horse followed, but did not strike upon Mr. Crumb, but in floundering about rolled upon the man, crushing in his chest and stomach.  Miss Crumb regained her feet slightly hurt, but before she could rescue her father, who from his age and the shock of the fall was unable to move rapidly, the fatal injury was wrought.  Winfield Standard