Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 8, 1860
Marriages
In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th of Feb. at the home of the bride's father, Mr. David Babcock, by the Rev. J. Smith Jr., Mr. Peter Evans of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Matilda Babcock of the former place.
In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Eli M. Mosier to Miss Sarah R. Styker both of Conesville, Schoharie Co. N.Y.
At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 27th by Rev. R. Townsend, Mr. Albert G. Cornell to Miss Sarah A. Richards both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].
At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 9th, by Rev. E.H. Covey, Mr. Smith Herrick of Tompkins to Miss Ieran Robinson of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].
At Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th, by Rev. W.M. Delong, Mr. Samuel Cline to Miss Betsy M. Loomis both of Smithville.
At Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th, by Rev. W.M. Delong, Mr. Uri Rorapaugh of Smithville to Miss Mary June of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
At Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 27th, Sally [Hughston] relict of James Hughston in the 88th year of her age.
At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 21st Mr. John Allen in the 50th year of his age.
At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 16th, Rebecca [Tucker] wife of Edward H. Tucker and daughter of Jared Robinson, aged 30 years.
At Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Dr. William Price in the 30th year of his age.
At Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 13th, Cortland J. Cole in the 30th year of his age.
At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Mr. Seth Pope aged 77 years.
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 14, 1860
Deaths
At the residence of E.D. Saunders, Burnt Hill, Saratoga County [NY] March 3d, Mahala Potter in the 15th year of her age.
"Leaves have their time to fall. / And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, / And stars to set, but all-- / Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death!"
We regret to learn of the death of Lysander W. Kelley which took place at his residence in the town of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last. Mr. W. was elected Coroner on the Republican ticket last fall. Rep. & Democrat
George Van Nort, living near the Three Mile Point, was drowned in the Lake on Friday evening last. He started to walk on the ice and fell through. He leaves a wife and several children in needy circumstances. Rep. &Democrat
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 21, 1860
Marriages
At the residence of Harvy Mann in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. O.S. Dunning, Mr. C. Uerel of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Minerva E. Mann formerly of Meredith, Delaware. Co. [NY]
A spell ago by a person fully authorized, A.S. Avery to Mrs. Hannah Rogers, all of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].
Death
In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Martin Van Leuvan aged 53.
The deceased had been attending Court at Cooperstown, where he was taken sick and died. Mr. Van Leuven was a man well known throughout the County having been for a number of years one of the Constables of Oneonta. "Thus, our neighbors one by one pass away and the mourners go about the streets." May the living remember "that man's days are as the grass of the field, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven."
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 28, 1860
Deaths
In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Sarah Annette [Bishop] only child of Allen and Eliza Bishop in the 16th year of her age. Though called suddenly from the embrace of afflicted parents, they are comforted with the hope, that she has gone to that land where Death and the tomb can divide hearts no more.
On the death if Diadama M. Cooke only child of Mrs. Sabra Cooke, who died August 10th, 1859, aged 17 years 11 months and 6 days.
She dies! The widow's only child, / And yields her spirit reconcil'd / To him who gave and takes away, To show how short is earthly stay.
She dies before the care of life, / In Mid-day labors, pain and strife, / Had furrowed o'er her brow with care, / Which riper years are doomed to share.
She dies! a warning to the youth, / To turn to God and love the truth. / May those who loved her spirit here, / Prepare for death with pious fear.
She dies! but lo! a rising day / Awakes the dead, and leads the way; / When saints and sinners all shall stand / Before the judge, at his command E.B.
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Death of William H. Bissell
Gov. Bissell was born in Hartwick, Otsego County, New York, April 25th, 1814. He was self educated, attending school in the summer and teaching school in the winter. He subsequently studied medicine, and graduated in 1834, at the Medical College in Philadelphia. Removing to Illinois, he practiced his profession there until 1840, when he was elected to the State Legislature. He then changed the medical profession for the legal profession, studied for the Bar and was admitted, and after a brief but successful practice was elected a Prosecuting Attorney in 1844.
The Mexican War which now broke out, induced him again to change his occupation. He gave up the forum for the field, volunteered for the Army and served with distinction, especially at Buena Vista, as Colonel of the 2d Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. Returning from Mexico, he was elected to congress, where he served from 1849 to 1855. In 1856 he was elected Governor of Illinois.
In all these positions he has discharged the duties devolved upon him with fearless energy and sagacity. His many noble qualities had surrounded him with a host of personal friends, who rejoiced in his growing reputation and influence and had hoped to aid in his elevation to still higher posts of usefulness.
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