Vital Records, Madison (1819), Chenango (1824) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 27, 1819

Death

Died In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on Sunday morning last, (17th), Mr. Joseph Aldrich int he 75th year of his age.

On the same day Mrs. Welch.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 1, 1824

Death

In Abington, Luzerne Co. Pa. of a short illness of 24 hours, Doct. William H. Nichols formerly of the village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] AE 29.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, July 10, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of Charles Firman, Esq. Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. A.T. Worden, Park C. Benjamin to Miss Carrie J. Firman all of Burlington, N.Y.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. L. Casler, William J. Thayer and Miss Amanda Small all of Springfield.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 3, by Rev. S.M. Cook, Harvey M. Eldred of Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co.] and Melissa R Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 24th, Orrin H Moore in the 77th year of his age.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] June 27th, Mary Jane [Parkhurst] wife of Harvey Parkhurst, aged 28 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 20, Rev. Amos Wing aged 82 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 28th, Caleb Potter in the 74th year of his age.

In Orange, Mass. June 17th, 1879, of paralysis of the heart, Miss Ophelia C. Waite sister of Rev. C.L. Waite, aged 49 years and 8 months.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] July 7, Harvey D. [Potter] son of E.D. and Emmer A. Potter, in the 3d year of his age.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th ult., Eddie Morgan son of Mr. Morgan, of the firm of Morgan, Finch & Phelps, merchants, was drowned int he Unadilla River while in swimming.  He was about 13 years of age.

Clintonville, Clinton Co. NY:  Diphtheria has again made its unwelcome appearance among us.  Charlie Dinger a bright little fellow of seven summers, died a few days ago, and at this time, July 1st, Nettie [Bradley] youngest daughter of Oscar and Sarah Bradley, lies a corpse, while there are three others sick in the family.  One of the three is partially convalescent.

Lillie, aged three years, only daughter of Orson Dean, West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] swallowed a quantity of medicine last week Monday, which proved to be deadly in its composition, and in less than an hour she was dead.  Unadilla Times

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Rev. Zachariah Paddock, D.D. died at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] where he had resided for a number of years on the 4th inst. in the 81st year of his age.  He was a native of Fulton, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], was licensed to preach by the Methodist church in 1818 and for 52 years he was an active, zealous and prominent worker in the cause of his Master.  In 1870, on account of ill health, he was superannuated at his own request, but he did not altogether cease to preach or to labor.  Says the Utica Herald:  "At different times he was stationed in Utica, and under his pastorate the edifice of Bleecker Street was dedicated to the uses of that denomination.  He was also stationed at Auburn, Ithaca, Rochester, New York Mills and other places throughout the State.  He was presiding elder many years of his service. the degree of D.D. was conferred on him by Union College in 1845."

In an extended notice of this good man's life the Binghamton Republican says:

"Surely, if there be any truth in Christian promise - if there be any future reward for the virtuous, helpful and holy life, then indeed the end of this good man was Peace.  In life, vigilant and earnest in doing his Master's business; in death, glorious and triumphant, preaching therein and thereby the greatest sermon of his life, Dr. Paddock leaves behind him a Christian example, remarkably pure and perfect, which all may emulate, which some may equal; but which no one can hardly hope to excel."

Doctor Paddock visited his niece, Mrs. Dr. Lathrop in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] in the fall of 1876 and preached in the Methodist church.  In 1822, he preached in the Court House.  One person who then listened to him is still living here in the 94th year of her age.  We refer to Mrs. Philena Butts.

News Item

Seth H. Rowley of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] was a revolutionary soldier.  He enlisted at the age of 16, served through the war and died at the age of 91.  Innocent, his wife died at the aged of 87. They raised a family of 12 children, who in turn have married and raised 102 grandchildren, making in all, including grandparents, 116 in the family.