Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 6, 1837
Marriage
In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Egbert Olcott Esq. of West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY], Cashier of the Watervliet Bank, to Miss Mary E.L. White, oldest daughter of the late Doct. Delos White.
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 20, 1837
Marriage
In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bowdish, Mr. Henry D. Baker to Miss Ann Mariah [Rudd] daughter of Mr. Jonathan Rudd.
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 27, 1837
Death
In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday morning the 22d instant, Mrs. Ellen Keeling aged 67 years, wife of Mr. Isaac Keeling, and a native of Staffordshire, England. The deceased had been for many years a member of the Episcopal church to which she was strongly attached. The bereaved, who survive to lament the loss, have great reason, however, to be comforted by the assurance that the loss is theirs alone. Her's is infinite gain, all that gain which is comprised in the declaration, "blessed are the dead who died in the Lord."
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 11, 1837
Most Melancholy Accident
It becomes our painful duty to record one of the most heart-rending accidents which took place on Thursday the 5th instant, at Otego [Otsego Co. NY] in this county, that has ever fallen to our lot. The particulars are communicated to us by James Follet, Esq., who left Otego on Friday last.
It seems that the day previous (Thursday) Deacon Josiah Chance left his home in Sidney, Delaware County [NY] with his family, consisting of six persons - himself, wife and three children, two girls and a boy, and a young lady by the name of Patience French, a resident of his family, in a two horse wagon for the purpose of attending a meeting to be held at that place on that day. When they had arrived at the top of the hill on the east side of the river, a short distance from the village, the horses suddenly took fright from the fore board of the wagon falling out and started down the hill at the height of their speed. Soon after the horses started, Mr. Chance, who was driving at the time, slipped from his seat and was immediately precipitated under the wagon, still continuing his hold of the reins, and in this condition was dragged a distance of fourteen rods, when he let go. The horses kept on at full speed, until they arrived at the bridge, which crosses the river at the bottom of the hill, when the wagon came in contact with a corner of the bridge, throwing the whole of the occupants out with great force, and killing instantly, Miss French, the young lady alluded to above. One of the girls was afterwards found near a fence, a considerable distance from the bridge having been thrown over the embankment which constitutes a part of it, in a most deplorable situation - being awfully bruised, and entirely senseless. Mrs. Chance and her other two children , providentially escaped immediate death, though it is feared that the injuries which they have thereby received will eventually result in such a calamity. Mr. Chance was taken up for dead, but after a short time exhibited signs of life, and when our informant left, there was but slight hopes of his recovery. On examination, one of his legs was found dreadfully mangled and stones of considerable size were extracted from the flesh which had become embedded during the time he was drown on the ground.
The wagon, we understand, was literally smashed to pieces with everything in it, and the horses were not arrested until they had got into the village.
The sufferers were conveyed to their home on Friday morning last and the lacerated and disfigured corpse of the estimable young lady, Miss French, was consigned to its last resting place, in the afternoon, amid the regrets of many, whose sympathies and feelings were touched by this sudden and afflictive dispensation.
Mr. Chace is about 60 years of age and a valuable and much respected member of society.
We understand that every assistance that could possibly alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate victims, or that their situation seemed to require, were promptly and cheerfully administered by the inhabitants of Otsego. Otsego Republican
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 18, 1837
Marriage
In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Chester G. Cross to Miss Phebe Dutcher.
Death
In Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. Uriah H. Prime, aged 24 years.
Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, September 19, 1872
Marriage
BABCOCK - JONES: In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 4 by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Frank Babcock and Miss Maggie E. Jones, all of West Eaton.
Deaths
STEBBINS: Near Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 17, very suddenly, Josephine [Stebbins] daughter of Jabez Stebbins, aged about 30 years. Funeral at the home 10 A.M. Thursday.
As we go to press, we learn of the painful and sudden death of Miss Josephine Stebbins, daughter of Jabez Stebbins, of this town and niece of our friend and townsman, John Stebbins. It seems that Miss S. in the morning felt unusually well until after breakfast and at about 7-1/2 o'clock laid down, complaining that she felt ill, and died at 9 o'clock the same morning from the effects of the paralysis. The bereaved friends have the sincere sympathy of their neighbors and acquaintances.
DOWNING: In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 13, Frances Miriam [Downing] youngest daughter of Roswell B Downing.
ROE: In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 4, of consumption, Mrs. Anna H. Roe aged 29 years, 9 months and 8 days.
BRANAGAN: In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 7, Charley H. Branagan aged 1 year and 3 months.
NORTON: In Moravia, Cayuga Co. [NY] Sept. 4, Miss Nettie Norton, daughter of Joseph G. Norton, Esq., of Erieville [Madison Co. NY], aged 25 years.
Erieville, Madison Co. NY: The remains of Miss Vernetta Norton were brought to this place on Thursday the 5th inst. and were consigned to the final resting place during the day following. She was an only daughter of Joseph G. Norton Esq of this place and was in the twenty-sixth year of age when she died. Her father, two brothers and her more distant relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in this their day of mourning.
BLOSSOM: In St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, Rufus Blossom, Esq. in the 85th year of his age, formerly a resident of Madison [Madison Co. NY].
Madison, Madison Co. NY: Intelligence has just reached here that Rufus Blossom, Esq. formerly a resident of this town and more recently a resident of St. Louis, Mo. was struck down with paralysis from which he never recovered. He died on the 8th inst. in the 85th year of his age. Having retired from business on taking up his residence with his sons, D.C. and H.M. Blossom, of St. Louis
MARKS: Chittenango, Madison Co. NY: Our citizens were startled on Monday of last week by the announcement that Wm. Marks of the firm of Marks & Bettinger meat dealers was dead. The circumstances are these. Mr. Marks had been quite unwell for several days; had been confined to the house and under the doctor's charge, but to all appearance was recovering, and on the morning of his death he got up and dressed himself and was about the house until ten o'clock, when he returned to his room and went to bed again, and remained there apparently comfortable until half past 11 o'clock, when his wife assisted him to dress for dinner. After partaking of the refreshments and laying down again he was taken with spasms in which he died. The deceased will be missed as he had many friends in this community. His family have the sympathy of the people in their sad bereavement.
MORRISON: James H. Morrison of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] was found dead in his bed on Friday last. His death, it is supposed, resulted from an overdose of laudanum, as a phial containing that substance was found by his side, and he was in the habit of taking it at times.
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