Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1833)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 1, 1833

Marriages

On Thursday, the 25th ult., by the rev. Mr. Orton, Mr. Alexander C. Erkson of Springfield, New Jersey, to Miss Caroline B. [Millard] eldest daughter of William Millard, Esq. of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by Elder Brownell, Mr. Nathan Bristol of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Cornelia Davis of the former place.

Deaths

On the 27th instant of the hip disease at his residence in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] Mr. James C. Leal, aged 26 years.

An event has seldom occurred in this community so universally and deeply regretted as this young man's death.  He was a native of this town and for the last three years a merchant in this village.  From the age of seventeen till he was twenty-three he resided in New York, where he qualified himself to conduct, with success, the extensive mercantile operations in which he was afterwards engaged.  He was a man of acknowledged native talents and to his accomplishments, as a merchant, he added an uncommon literary acquirement and a correct literary taste.

He was one of the few so rarely found who have sufficient independence on all subjects to think and act for themselves.  He was a man of probity and honor, with a remarkably generous heart and feelings peculiarly sensitive and delicate.  He zealously aided in every enterprise for the public good and his hand was ever open to the calls of charity.  During the whole course of his protracted illness, he was never heard to murmurs or repine.  But with exemplary firmness and Christian patience he suffered for a great portion of the three months in which he was confined, the most excruciating pain that human nature can endure.

His extensive circle of friends will deeply mourn his loss. They who knew him best esteemed him most. And the half-suppressed, involuntary inquiry seems to rise in every mind -- Why if the shaft must fall, could it not have been aimed at some other one?

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 8, 1833

Marriages

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Howard, Mr. William R. Ford of the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY] to Miss Caroline A. Grant of the former place.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Allanson, Mr. Abraham Silliman to Miss Lucinda Bush, all of Stamford.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. John Bangs, Mr. David McLaughry to Miss Mariah Sexsmith.

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Elopement

Whereas my wife Maria [McClaughry] and children, have left my bed and board, I do therefor forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account after this date.  William H. McClaughry Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] April 15,1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 15, 1833

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 12th of April last, an indented apprentice boy by the name of Robert Clancy aged about sixteen years.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy on my account.  Any person who will return said boy to the subscriber shall receive the above reward, but no charges paid.  Duncan McDonald Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] May 3, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 22, 1833

Marriages

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. J.W. Paddock, Mr. Charles McLean editor of the Cherry Valley Gazette, to Miss Mary [Judd] daughter of Oliver Judd, Esq.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Waterbury, the Rev. E.D. Willis of Morrisville, N.Y. [Madison Col.] to Miss Eliza [Townsend] daughter of William Townsend, Esq. of the former place.

Deaths

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th inst., Mr. James Carman in the 81st year of his age.

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In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Henry C. Noble, son of Curtis Noble in the 22d year of his age, after a short but severe illness of six days.

The sudden and unexpected death of this young man must be the cause of the severest anguish to his parents and relatives and cast a deep gloom over the whole circle of his acquaintance.  Few young men stood higher in the affections and esteem of those who knew him or whose earthly prospects were brighter.  He had just entered into business as a merchant, in connection with his father and uncle, Mr. Isaac Hayes, with certain prospects of rich return for his labor and capital.  In his manners and department he was affable and kind and in public spirit liberal.  He has left a void in the society wherein he moved that will not soon be filled, and the suddenness of his exit will make that void the more distinctly perceived.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 29, 1833

Marriages

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Howe, Col. Ezekiel Preston to Miss Cornelia I. Smith daughter of Mr. David Smith, all of Roxbury.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Richard M. Goodrich, Esq. Mr. Elbridge Phelps to Miss Delia Noles.

At the same place on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Charles Chapman, Mr. John G. Compton to Miss Charlotte Brant, all of Hamden.

At Sanford, Broome Co. [NY] on Thursday the 16th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Frederick, Mr.. James Aplingtion to Miss Sally Ann Anthony both of Sanford.

Deaths

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th inst. very suddenly, Maria Turner wife of Mr. David Turner, aged 22 years.

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mrs. Allen consort of Mr. Robert Allen, aged 60 years.

On the 14th Mrs. Clara Burdick consort of Mr. Lemuel Burdick, aged about 25 years.

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Elopement

Whereas my wife Lydia [Akin] has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I do therefore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account after this date.  Charles Akin Colchester [Delaware Co. NY], May 21, 1833.