Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 1, 1822
Deaths
At Hartford, Conn. Mr. John McLean aged 79, late of Windsor [Broome Co. NY].
At Edwardsville, Illinois, Gen. Reuben Hopkins, formerly of Goshen [Orange Co. NY], in this state, in the 75th year of his age.
At Phelps, Ontario Co. [NY] Major Joseph Hall aged 45.
At Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], Mr. James Elting aged 87, leaving 89 living descendants, most of whom were present at his funeral.
At Manlius, Onondaga Co. [NY] Mrs. Eunice Rust wife of Elijah Rust, Esq. in the 49th year of her age.
The coroner was called on Friday last to view the body of James Anderson son of Mr. David Anderson of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], who was found dead in his father's field. The deceased had for many years been subject to fits and has at different periods been bereft of his reason. It is probable that he died in a fit. He was found lying on his face with his head downhill. Verdict of the Jury, that he died by the visitation of God.
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 8, 1822
Death
In Sharon Schoharie County [NY] on Saturday evening last, Miss Elizabeth Moyer in the 18th year of her age, eldest daughter of Mr. Andrew Moyer.
News Item
Twenty Dollars Reward: Escaped yesterday from the subscriber as he was conducting the prisoner to Cooperstown jail, in Otsego County [NY], a man calling himself William Crissey detected with counterfeit money upon him. The fellow belonged to a gang of three or four, two of whom are safely lodged in said jail. When Crissey escaped, he had on a dark brown great coat, with a large cape, and black velvet collar, considerably soiled and worn; a black straight bodied coat; a blue silk handkerchief about his neck, with yellow spots in it; a black vest, and black pantaloons; shoes pretty much worn, one of which had a hole in the lining of it near the toe, where the money was found; was about six feet high; slender built; said to be very swift of foot; a down cast look; has black straight hair, and black eyes; is fluent of speech; says he is lately from the city of New York, where he kept a porter house; was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey; says he is a sportsman, and famous for dice playing. Whoever will apprehend said Crissey, and lodge him in any jail in the state, shall be entitled to the above reward, and reasonable charges, John Walton, Deputy Sheriff, Cherry Valley, Oct. 4, 1822.
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 29, 1822
Marriage
In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. Seth Eldredge, son of Barnabas Eldredge, Esq. to Miss Elizabeth Engell eldest daughter of Mr. Jacob Engell all of the former place.
Deaths
In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] yesterday morning, Mrs. Sally Knowlton wife of Mr. Leonard Knowlton, in the 20th year of her age.
Polaski, Oswego County NY: Died in this village on the 13th inst. of a fever John Seeber, Esq. late judge of the court of common pleas in this county. His character and standing in society is too well known to need any encomiums, especially in his official capacity as a magistrate. Suffice it to say, his loss is severely felt by his neighbors and friends and particularly by the writer of this article.
Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 4, 1825
Deaths
In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] a few days since, Mrs. Smith wife of Enoch Smith.
In the city of New York after an illnes sof five days, General Matthew Clarkson in the 67th year of his age.
Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 18, 1825
Death
On Monday morning the 9th inst. a horse and wagon of Mr. A. Rulingame was standing before the door of Mr. Hale of this village [Oxford Chenango Co NY], when the horse being suddenly frightened, ran down the street until he reached the door of Mr. Steer's tavern; when Aaron Blackman, a young man residing with Mr. Steer attempted to stop him. In his generous, but unfortunate zeal, he sprang forward to seize the reins. The horse darted past him and one of the wheels of the wagon struck him on the side of the head and precipitated him instantly to the earth. He was carried immediately into the house, and surgical assistance sent for, but he survived only a few moments.
Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 25, 1825
Marriages
In New York, on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Stafford, Mr. Abial C. Canoll, one of the editors of the Broome Republican to Miss Abigal Parker daughter of the late Capt. William Parker of New York.
At Middletown, Mr. Edwin Hunt formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Martha Southmayd.
Deaths
In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th instant, Simeon S. Emmons Eaq. attorney at law.
A son of Elijah Barre, Esq. in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] was killed a few days since by falling from a cart and the wheel passing over his body.
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