Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, November 17, 1866

Marriages

RUDEL - STURDEVANT:  In Fenner at the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 11th, by Rev. P.L. Hakes, Mr. Joseph Rudel of Constableville [Lewis Co. NY], to Miss Anna C. Sturdevant of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

BETTINGER - SIVER:  In Bliver on the 1st inst. by Rev. Mr. Hakes, Mr. George M. Bettinger and Miss Emogene Siver, both of the town of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

BOND - NOTT:  In New Woodstock on the 23d ult. by R. Mumford, Mr. Jerome Bond and Miss Lottie Nott, both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

BOWEN - DIXON:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Rev. J.B. Child, Mr. Norman T. Bowen of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Melvina Dixon of Cazenovia.

WATERS - BROWN:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. Truman H. Waters of Canastota and Miss Ellen E. Brown of Bolton, N.Y. [Warren Co.].

WILLIAMSON - CHASE:  In Erieville [Madison Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. O. Tayntor, Mr. Herbert R. Williamson and Mrs. Loretta L. Chase, both of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

WILDER - SMITH:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Eld. Stowers, Mr. William R. Wilder and Miss Flora H. Smith both of Oneida.

WHITMORE - RANGER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. Theron Cooper, Mr. Charles E. Whitmore and Miss Marietta L. Ranger all of Hamilton.

HILL - HITCHCOCK:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 14th ult. by Rev. T.J. Bissell, Mr. Ira R. Hill of Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY] and Mrs. Maria H. Hitchcock of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY].

KINCAID - CRAYEN:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. Lyman Kincaid and Miss B. Crayen both of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

SNYDER - PARKILL:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Luman S. Snyder and Miss Ellen Parkill of Clockville.

Deaths

PALMER:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] on the 8th inst. of consumption, Mr. Abel Palmer aged 80 years.

SMITH:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Miss Maria Smith, aged 20 years.

BALLOU:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Dr. Russell Ballou aged 73.

MUNCEY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by brain fever, Mrs. Sally Muncey aged about 40 years.

SHAW:  Oct. 31st from cancers, Mrs. Ann Shaw a native of Bermingham, England, aged 60 years.  Her sufferings had been long and intense, yet she bore them with Christian fortitude, being sustained by the grace of God and in confident assurance of everlasting life.

NEWELL:  In Ulster, Pa. on the 21st ult. Mr. Albert Newell formerly of Eaton [Madison Co. NY], aged 50 years.

DOUGLASS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] on the 28th ult, an infant [Douglas] and only son of James and Fannie Douglass.

TROWBRIDGE:  In Skaneateles [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 23d ult. Russell H. [Trowbridge]  son  NY] son of M.J. Trowbridge of Cazenovia, [Madison Co. NY] aged 23.

AINSWORTH:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] o the 4th ult. Deacon Abel Ainsworth aged 89 years.

ALESWORTH:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 9th, of cancer, Mr. Orin Alesworth aged 66 years.

NASH:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 14th, of paralysis, Mrs. Nancy Nash, widow of Duplissis Nash aged 60 years.

HASKELL:  Mrs. Haskell wife of our respected ticket agent, died on Monday, the 12th inst.

SNYDER:  Charles Snyder brakeman on the Central Railroad, was killed at Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday.  He was on the top of a car, when his head was struck by the bridge, inflicting injuries from which he died a few moments after reaching Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY].

REESE:  Canastota, Madison Co. NY:  The funeral of L.W. Reese formerly of this place, was held at the R.D. Church last Wednesday.  He was buried with Masonic honors - representatives of the Canastota, Oneida and other Lodges taking part in the solemnities of the occasion.  The funeral obsequies at the grave were performed by Worshipful Master A.E. Cherry of Oneida lodge, in a very appropriate and impressive manner. Deceased had been in the employ of the Great Western railway for the past fifteen years as a conductor.  He was held in high esteem by his employers, was much respected by his railroad friends and popular with all his acquaintances.

WARD:  Mrs. Nathanial Ward residing near Holland Patent, Oneida County [NY] was riding alone in a buggy on Saturday last when her horse became unmanageable and started on a run.  Mrs. Ward attempted to jump out but was caught by her hoops on the springs of the wagon and dragged a mile and a half!  Her clothing was torn off, one arm and one leg were broken, her head nearly scalped, and the flesh torn from her body.  She lived but a few moments after being picked up.

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LAMPHEAR:  In New York in a streetcar, on the 3d inst. Mr. John A. Lamphear for many years a prominent merchant of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], aged 60 years.

Chittenango, Nov. 15:  Ed. Dispatch:  Our citizens were startled on Tuesday, the 6th inst. by a telegram received by Mr. J.S. Atwell, announcing the sudden death of Mr. John A. Lamphear at New York on the day previous.  Mr. Lamphear was stopping at his daughter's in Brooklyn, crossed the river Monday morning in usual health and went to New York.  Not returning as usual at night, his daughter became alarmed for his safety and immediately sent her husband in search for him.  After making diligent inquiries for several hours, he learned that a man had died suddenly that afternoon in a streetcar and from the description given he was convinced it was Mr. L.  His body was finally found at the dead house, wither it had been conveyed. A man was found who was riding in the car at the time of Mr. Lamphear's decease.  He gave the information that he fell from the seat and expired instantly without a struggle.  The cause of his death is unknown but supposed to be paralysis of the heart. The remains were brought to this village on Thursday the 8th inst. and his funeral services were attended at the Dutch Church.  His sudden bereavement has cast a gloom over our village.   Mr. Lamphear had for many years been engaged in the mercantile business here and by his integrity, affability and unchanging friendship, had won the esteem of all.  He will be deeply lamented.  His age was 60 years. Truly, "in the midst of life we are in death."