Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, April 18, 1879

Marriage

In Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] April 9th, 1879, at the house of the bride's parents by Rev. J.W. Ainsworth, Adelbert J. Preston and Belle Crandell.

Milford, Otsego Co. NY:  Last Thursday evening, a large party of relatives and friends assembled at the residence Mrs. A.E. Sayer, of our village by invitation on the occasion of the marriage of her only daughter [Hattie Sayer] to S.W. Saxton, performed by their pastor, Rev. A.B. Richardson. The esteem and affection for the happy couple was attested by a large and costly selection of presents, among which was silver spoons, forks and butter dish, presented by the choir of the M.E. Church.  It was a most enjoyable evening.  The house was beautifully decorated with the choicest flowers, a bountiful supply of provisions were served, while the strains of music and song completed the circle of pleasure.  Hearty congratulations were extended the bride and groom all of which we hope will be realized.

Deaths

Mrs. Caroline Cronkhite of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], died at the residence of her son, N. Cronkhite, Sabbath day, April 6th, 1879, in the 67th year of her age.  She had been a member of the M.E. Church for 54 years and the large attendance at her funeral held at the church attested the esteem of her friends.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], April 4th, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Waeide(?), formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] on March 11th, 1879, suddenly of heart disease, Harriet Newell [Bissell] wife of Amos Bissell aged 62 years.  At six years of age, she removed with her parents from Winkham, Greene Co. N.Y. to Milford, which has ever since been her home, so that her decease comes to many as a personal bereavement.  A woman recognized as a leader in good works and in benevolence, both in the church of which she was a consistent member for forty-eight years and in private. A friend to the poor she blended as but few can the offices of true wife, loving mother and devoted grandmother of motherless children.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Saunders Palmer aged about 80 years.

In Franklin (Croton) [Delaware Co. NY] April 18th, Mrs. Nancy Reed aged 85 years.

In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] April 8, Mrs. Sylva Johnson mother of Mrs. David Alger, aged 65 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 11, John Blend aged 59 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 11, the widow of Caleb Potter aged 78 years.

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] April 15, J.C. McWilliams aged 67 years.

Otsdawa, Otsego Co. NY George Chamberlin died last week.  The funeral services were held at the Free Baptist church.  He was a very old man.

Franklin, Delaware Co., NY: The funeral services of Miss Nellie Harris daughter of Stephen Harris, Esq. were held at the Congregational church at 11 a.m., Rev. Mr. Day officiating; also, the funeral services of Giles Taylor aged 87 years, were attended on Sunday.  Mr. Taylor was a pensioner of the war of 1812.

Ouleout, Delaware Co. NY:  Mrs. Case mother of Harvey Mackey, died at his residence last Saturday morning.  She was 90 years old and had enjoyed good health until a few weeks previous to her death.  Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church, Meredith Square.

Davenport, Delaware Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. McNaughton, relict of the late John McNaughton, was held from her late residence in this village last Wednesday [Eliza McNaughton, d. Apr. 7, 1879, 61y].  and the funeral of Mrs. Chloe Wickham relict of the lats John Wickham was held at the residence of Wm. Mc Donald on Friday and was largely attended. Rev. Mr. F---- of South Worcester preached on both occasions.