Sherburne News, Sherburne NY, June 7, 1879
Marriage
MAYNARD - BUELL: At the residence of the bride's mother in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco and Miss Harriet L. Buell of this village.
Notwithstanding the storm, Mrs. Buell received a large number of her friends Tuesday evening, June 3d at the marriage of her daughter, Harriet L. to Mr. Robert P. Maynard, of San Francisco, Cal. The bride, of course, was the center of attraction and never did she appear so charming as when taking upon her the marriage vow. she was attired in a pea green silk which with the orange flowers that adorned her hair and a long bridal veil set off her graceful figure to magnificent advantage. The groom is a gentleman of commanding appearance and won the admiration of all by his becoming and refined bearing. The residence was beautifully decorated with evergreens and suspended above the portrait of the grandmother of the bride in the center of the parlor was the monogram "M.B." The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. James Chambers. After receiving the congratulations which were numerous and hearty, the happy pair were conducted to the dining room, where, with their friends, they partook of a very sumptuous collation. Among the guests were Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter, Warren and Isaac S. Newton, Esq. of Norwich, Albro Newton, Esq., of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, N.Y., Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray of New Haven, Ct. and Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman. Specially noticeable was the presence of Capt. and Mrs. Newton, grandfather and grandmother of the bride. Having enjoyed sixty-nine years of wedded life, their presence added much to the pleasure of the company. The bride received a large number of presents some of which were very delicate specimens of the artistic skill of her numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard took the 8:40 train Wednesday morning for a few days visit in New York and New Haven. After a short sojourn in Sherburne upon their return, they will proceed to San Francisco where they will reside.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 17, 1879
Deaths
H.P. Skinner a well-known and extensive jeweleryman of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence on Sunday afternoon last of scarlet fever. He had been sick but a little over a week.
Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY: Between one and two o'clock last Tuesday afternoon Mr. Harry Heath a gentleman about 60 years of age, was stricken down and died from sun stroke while working in the hayfield of W.W. Evans.
The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] was largely attended on Saturday of last week. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery near White's Store. Friends of deceased were present from Sherburne and surrounding towns, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
News Item
Many years ago, when all west of the Hudson River was almost a trackless wilderness, Asa White and wife left his Vermont home and settled in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY]. He afterwards removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], where he resided until his death. During his residence in Sherburne he had seven children born unto him, all of whom are still living and whose ages are as follows: Richmond White, 83; Mrs. Isabell White Merrils, 79; Mr. Devello White, 78; William White, 76; Mrs. Lavinia White Carrier, 73; Mrs. Eunice White Corbin, 69; Mrs. Dr. E.S. Lyman, 65. all still reside in Sherburne except William who now resides in Coventry and Mrs. Corbin, in Bainbridge. Telegraph
Chenango American, Greene, NY March 4, 1880
Marriages
At the residence of the bride's brother in German [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Miles S. Hubbard of Smithville [Chenango Col. NY] to Miss Cora E. Gililand of German.
At the Spaulding House, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 25th, by Rev. John McVey, E. Darwin Tuttle of Holmesville, Chenango County [NY] and Sarah A Crittenden of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].
On the 25th ult. by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Orrin Cady and Mellissa Bliven.
In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th at the residence of the bride's father, D.D. Raymond of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Frank U. Raymond of Norwich.
Deaths
In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d Mary E. [Fisher] wife of E.G. Fisher, aged 60 years.
In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 22d, Mr. Smith Titus aged 81 years.
In Willett [Cortland Co. NY] of malignant diphtheria, Feb. 11th, Gracia M. [Wightman], aged 8 years, 2 months and 5 days; Feb. 13th, Freddie M. [Wightman] aged 10 years and 5 months, children of William M. and Kate R Wightman.
In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th Mrs. Rhoda Clarke aged 64 years and 6 months.
Mr. Peter Merrills a resident of the town of Barker, Broome County [NY] and a brother-in-law of Mr. A.W. Taft of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], went into his sap bush on Friday morning of last week between the hours of seven and eight o'clock for the purpose of doing some work there. Not returning, a search was instituted for him and about five o'clock in the afternoon his dead body was found in the woods. It is supposed he died of heart disease.
Mrs. Abbott the seven times married woman of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] has died at the age of eighty-eight years. Her seventh husband, to whom she was married last year, survives her. Her maiden name was Williams, and she always lived in that neighborhood. She first married a man named Traux, and then she was successively wedded to Messrs. Riggs, Farrow, Wallace, Berry, Pratt and Abbott. Her widowhood seldom exceeded a year. She never became a mother, but many of the best citizens of Chenango County called her such, six of her seven husbands being widowers, with children ranging in number from two to a dozen. There is not half a score of families in the county but can trace some marriage relationship to her. She was a good woman and consistent member of one of the orthodox churches. The majority of her husbands were well-to-do farmers, and it is said that she leaves a snug fortune, received from her deceased husbands. Bainbridge Republican
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