Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 4, 1832
Deaths
On the night of the 1st instant, after an illness of one week, at the residence of his son, William H. Shelon of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co., NY], Mr. Job Sheldon aged 74 years.
Mr. Sheldon was a soldier of the Revolution. He was born at Cranston, in Rhode Island in February 1758. At an early period of our revolutionary struggle, he enlisted into the regiment, at that time commanded by Col. Greene, and subsequently by Col. Olney, and continued a faithful and devoted soldier in that regiment until the army was disbanded in 1783, when he received his discharge with two badges of honor attached from under the hand of Washington. He was one of the gallant and distinguished few who successfully defended forts Mifflin and Mercer against the attack of four times their number of chosen Hessians, under the command of Count. Donop, in which engagement that officer and five hundred of his men paid with their lives, the forfeit of their rash undertaking. For the heroic conduct of these brave defenders on that memorable day, the Commander-in-Chief made it a part of his general orders that, on each anniversary during the war, they should be released from duty and receive double rations. It was also his lot to belong to that portion of the army which in its winter quarters at Valley Forge, endured privations and sufferings to which history furnishes nothing parallel and which could have been borne only by men who were willing to sacrifice all for their country's freedom. He fought on the hard-contested field of Monmouth - was one of the Sergeants of the guard [--unreadable--] and was present at the siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis.
The deceased, for many years subsequent to the revolution, resided at Providence in his native State. He afterwards resided in Litchfield County, Connecticut. His last years have been spent principally in Warren County in this State [NY]. He came on a visit last fall to his sons in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], where he remained to the time of his decease. Having naturally a vigorous constitution and having been industrious in his habits, and temperate in his mode of life, he has generally enjoyed excellent health and there was a prospect of his surviving yet many years, but the complaint which has been prevalent the past winter in this vicinity and which has been peculiarly fatal to persons of advanced age, proved also fatal to him.
Like all his compatriots of the revolution, in whatever appertained to his country, he felt a deep and lively interest. If, when referring to the active and exciting scenes of his early life and in fancy, "fighting his country' battles o'er again," his eye kindled with the fire of enthusiasm; so his bosom would always glow with patriotic emotions, he contemplating each progressive stride of his country in her march to wealth and power, and to laying the foundation of which he felt the proud consciousness of having contributed his full share. His peculiar characteristics have been great activity in business, stern integrity, strict adherence to the rule "of doing to others as you would have others do unto you," and a devoted attachment to his country's institution. Possessing an active mind, much intelligence, and having been an accurate observer of men and things, his conversation always afforded both pleasure and instruction. His gentlemanly deportment, suavity of manners and kind and benevolent heart, endeared him to his numerous relatives and to an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances. As in the "hour that tried men's souls" he hesitated not to peril life in behalf of the country that gave him birth. So in his last earthly scene, with the fortitude and calm resignation of a Christian, he yielded up his soul to Him who gave it being.
Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 10, 1832
Deaths
In Allegany Co [NY]. on the 24th ult. after a long illness of dropsy, Mrs. Rachel Mabie, wife of Elder Daniel Mabie, formerly of this town [Delhi, Delaware co. NY], aged 72 years.
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In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mrs. Eunice Flower, widow, aged 68.
Until within about the two last years of her life, she was a resident of Roxbury, Litchfield County, Conn. where she has still living an aged mother and numerous connections. It is truly gratifying to state that she was a subject of early religious impressions and that when about twenty years of age (a period of life, alas! too often spent in trifling and vanity) she felt it her duty to make a profession of religion, which she did by becoming a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, of which church she continued a member to the day of her death. Since she left her former place of residence, she has been but rarely favored with an opportunity of attending the ordinances of religion under the Episcopal ministry. She had, however the privilege of attending the worship of God among different denominations of Christians, of whom she entertained and always expressed the highest respect. Of late years her health has been gradually, but almost imperceptibly declining, until a few days before her death, when a visible alteration took place and symptoms manifested themselves strikingly indicative of her approaching dissolution. To those who visited her in her sickness, she expressed her perfect resignation to the divine will, her reliance on the merits of her Saviour, and felt no hesitation in saying that she possessed a well-founded hope of eternal life. She has left an only daughter and numerous relatives to deplore her loss, not, however, without first imparting to them the consolation that their loss is her eternal gain.
Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 18, 1832
Marriages
In Harpersfield Centre [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday the 11th instant by F.A. Fenn, Esq. Mr. Seward to Miss Benedict both of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].
In Sandford, Broome County [NY] on Thursday the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Frederick, Mr. David Allen of Deposit village [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Electa Lomeraux of the former place.
Death
In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 11th inst. Mr. Zadok Osborn in the 67th year of his age. Mr. Osborn has been a resident of Harpersfield about 28 years. He was a man of a strong constitution and generally enjoyed good health. he has left a respectable family and numerous relatives to lament his untimely departure.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 26, 1879
Marriage
COOK - EDWARDS: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] March 20, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. William F. Cook and Miss Jennie Edwards.
William F. Cook and Jennie, youngest daughter of James M. Edwards, were married on Thursday evening at the residence of the bride's parents. Several friends witnessed the ceremony and many presents, both valuable and useful, were received. The newly married couple went south on the evening train.
March 20th was marked by a wedding at the house of B.F. Curtis, Esq. Mr. Herbert Stanton of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Libbie Curtis of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] were united in marriage by Rev. TP. Halsted. May happiness and success attend them. The newly married pair have gone to their new home in Union Valley [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
SMITH: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], march 15th, Mrs. Rachel P Smith aged 72 years.
POTTER: In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] March 14th, Emma F. [Potter] wife of Frank J. Potter, aged 29 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
DAVIS: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Mr. George Davis aged 79 years.
ATWATER: In Maine, Broome Co. [NY] March 10, Mr. Garret S. Atwater aged 79 years, formerly of Greene.
HURLBUTT: At Gilbertsville, Otsego County [NY] on Sunday, Daniel Hurlbutt a much-respected citizen living about three miles from the village, started for church with his family. Just as they were driving into the village, his wife noticed the lines drop form his hands. She stopped the team in front of a house which they were passing, and he was carried in. Dr. Winans who was close by was called immediately but found life extinct.
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