Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 6, 1871
Deaths
Aug. 29th closed the earthly career of one of our most respected and aged citizens. "Uncle" Jeremiah Medbury, who for 75 years has been a resident of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]. He came to this country with his parents when only nine years of age, at which time our hills and valleys were densely covered with forests that were inhabited with deer and other wild beasts, known only to the old pioneer who came to find a home in this section. Gazette
On Monday morning about ten o'clock, the body of Mr. John Cope of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] was found lying in the road near Bennington's Cheese Factory, some three miles north of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], apparently dead. His body was taken up, and he died in about an hour and a half. He was injured about the head. It appears that his team had run away with him, the wagon was bottom side up about six rods from him, the tongue of which was broken. Mr. Cope was a very respectable citizen and this sad affair has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. He was in the 73d year of his age. He was father of John and James Cope, merchants in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 13, 1871
Deaths
In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 3d, Dora R. [Matteson] only daughter of K.C. Matteson, aged 11 years and 4 months.
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In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 9th, Nathaniel Stevenson aged 61 years, 3 months and 7 days.
Our village was somewhat startled on Saturday morning by the report that our townsman, Nathanial Stevenson had died that morning. Mr. S. has for a long time been troubled with the heart disease, and it was supposed about a year ago that he would die, but this summer he has been quite smart, so much so that he has attended to his business and kept his shop running. Early on the morning of his death, he was apparently as well as usual, conversing with members of his family. Breakfast being ready, some one of the family went to call him and found him lying in bed unconscious. Medical aid was summoned, but he soon breathed his last, dropping away without a struggle. Thus, has died one of our most worthy citizens. Mr. Stevenson has been a resident of Morris over thirty years and in his intercourse among us he has ever been regarded as a most respected Christian man, and it would do well for us as a people to follow his example in our dealings with each other. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. As a token of respect, places of business in our village were closed during the funeral services.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 20, 1871
Marriage
At the residence of the bride's mother, in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th, by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Herbert M. Bronson to Miss Lenora Spencer.
Deaths
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Joseph Whitney, aged 76 years.
In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 3d, John S. Latimer in the 85th year of his age.
In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 26th, Zara Comstock in the 73d year of his age.
In New Rutland, Ill., Aug. 30th, of consumption, Dr. Henry A. Almy formerly of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] aged 52 years.
In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 3d, Mary E. [Porter] wife of David H. Porter and daughter of Joseph and Sarah Sloan, aged 24 years, 9 months and 15 days.
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In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 3d, John G. Stevens aged 29 years.
Mr. Stevens formerly resided in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and worked for J.P. Kenyon. The Chenango Telegraph says: "Mr. Stevens was a young man who bore the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and the announcement of his death comes suddenly upon all who have not watched his slow but sure disease. Though he was young he has not lived entirely for naught. Early in the struggle to crush out the rebellion, he announced his intention to devote himself to his country's cause whenever he felt that his services were demanded. And when he was discouraged by friends, he invariably replied, "that to refuse his life for his country was to be false not only to it, but to himself." Upon the formation of the 44th (Ellsworth) Regiment, he promptly enlisted with his brother George as a private, and went forth to vindicate with his life, if need be, the cause which he loved. He was always faithful to every trust reposed in him and was beloved and esteemed by all his fellow officers as well as privates. At the bloody engagement of Malvern Hill, he was seriously wounded in the leg and when able to leave the hospital was discharged from the service and returned home. When able to work he has pursued his chosen avocation with skill and acceptance to his employers. For several years, however his wound troubled him, and his disease (consumption) is attributable to the severe shock upon the system and the continued drain upon the vital powers caused thereby. He leaves a wife and two children.
News Item
Whereas my wife Almira Bugby refuses to live with me, I hereby forbid all persons trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Sept. 13th, 1871. L.T. Bugby.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 27, 1871
Marriages
At West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 4th by Squire Gibbs, William A. Cook to Miss Mary E. Thurston both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].
At Guthrie, Iowa, Sept. 13th, by Rev. H.H. Kellogg, W.B. Martin to Miss Lucy Derby only daughter of Ira Derby, Esq. formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].
At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th, by Rev. P. Scramling, Harmon J. Hurlbut to Miss Loverna Northrup, both of Otego.
At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 14th, at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.H. Allen, Charles E. Baldwin to Miss Celissa Miles both of Otego.
At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th by Rev. G. Jefferson Travis, George Pickens of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Addie Hubbard of Hartwick.
Deaths
In the town of Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 4th, Mrs. Mary L. Wilson aged 52 years.
In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 26th, Mrs. Rebecca Wilber aged 72 years.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 18, 1879
Deaths
Died on Thursday, June 5th at Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] near the Junction, Pemberton S. Barnes 46 years of age. Mr. Barnes was born and reared in the town of Maryland; was the son of Philip Barnes and brother of Hon. S.R. Barnes of Colliersville. Mr. Barnes was a very quiet citizen, industrious and beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was doing a good business, farming and lumbering. He took his disease by endeavoring to prevent the fire from destroying his and his neighbors' timber. There is no man who would be missed more than Pemberton. He leaves a very amiable wife and two boys, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
Seth Richmond one of the pioneers of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] died on Saturday 7th inst., upon the farm near Rockwell's Mills, where he had resided for seventy-five years past. He was born in Rhode Island, in 1790, and in 1804 when he was fourteen years of age, his father removed to Guilford, locating upon the farm where he spent his long and useful life.
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