Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1849)

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 5, 1849

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ultimo by Rev. John Boswell, Mr. Isaac Vandemark to Miss Rachel Ann Cleavland.

Also, at the same time and place, Mr. Wilson Vandemark to Miss Lucretia A. Ketchum all of Union [Broome Co. NY].

Death

Yesterday, November 30th, Mrs. Pamela Merrill wife of Mr. Alfred Merrill and daughter of Col. Joseph B Abbott, aged 24 years.

The death of this amiable lady inflicts a wound on many relatives and friends.  Possessed of everything that could render life desirable, she was called by her Heavenly Father to surrender all, at a moment when the pleasures of life are most attractive.  Meekly and submissively did she obey the call.  Upheld by strong faith in Jesus Christ and a firm hope in his great salvation, she endured a lingering sickness with patient resignation and Christian fortitude; then yielded up her spirit in that peace in which a Christian should die. To a wide circle of young friends, her death conveys the solemn admonition that life is uncertain - that earthly prospects are delusive, and that "in the garden there was a sepulcher."  Two infant children suffer an irreparable loss.  The funeral will take place tomorrow (Sunday) at half past 1 o'clock, at the house.  The friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 19, 1849

Marriages

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th instant, by Rev. M.L. Wood, Mr. William Whitney and Miss Rhoda Ann Blakeslee, all of Conklin.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Samuel T. Caroll to Miss Mary Ann Van De Bogart all of Binghamton.

In the Presbyterian Church in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 2d inst. by the Rev. A.P. Allen, Mr. H.S. Jarvis to Miss Rachael Peters youngest daughter of the late John Peters, all of this village.

The following lines, composed for the occasion, were beautifully sung by the choir:

" O Saviour, as thou didst of old / At Cana's feast thy love unfold, / This bride now let thy spirit bless / With life and peace, and Heavenly grace.

"Saviour divine, O condescend / To make this bridegroom now thy friend; / Let both thy gracious presence share, / and bless with grace this bridal pair.

"May grace and truth from God be given, / To teach them both the way to Heaven; / May Father, Son, and spirit, too, / descend to form their souls anew."

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mrs. Polly Davis wife of Rowland Davis, deceased, aged 72 years.

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In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], November 27th, Mrs. Hannah [Stow] wife of Deacon Samuel Stow, aged 67 years.

Mrs. Stow was one of the oldest residents of this town - it having been her home for sixty years.  She was connected with a very large circle of relatives, whose name and history are identified with the first settlement and the growth of this village.

She united with the Presbyterian Church of Binghamton at the time of its organization in 1817.  From that time till her decease, she sustained the character of a devout, exemplary Christian, respected by all who knew her, highly prized by the church, beloved in the family as an affectionate wife, a faithful and discreet mother. She was supported by the consolations of religion through a protracted, painful and depressing sickness.  Her end was both peaceful and blessed.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 26, 1849

Marriages

In St. Luke's Church, Harpersville [Broome Co. NY] on the 17th inst., by the Rev. David Huntington, the Rev. Noble Palmer Minister of that church, to Miss Amelia Ruggles daughter of the Hon. Timothy Ruggles.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th instant, by Rev. M.L. Wood, Mr. William Whitney and Miss Rhoda Ann Blakeslee all of Conklin.

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mrs. Polly Davis wife of Rowland Davis, deceased, aged 72 years.

At his residence in Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 11th inst. Philip Weeks aged 75 years.  The father of the deceased was killed in the battle of Wyoming, July 3d, 1778.