Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 2, 1821
Marriages
On the 14th inst. at the house of Mr. James Young, near the Seneca village on the Buffalo Reservation, by the Rev. Stephen N. Rowan, president of the New York missionary society, Thomas Armstrong interpreter to the Seneca mission to Rebecca Hempferman.
Also, by the same person, at the same time and place, Jonathan Jacket youngest son of the celebrated chief Red Jacket to Yeeh-ah-weeh, a young woman from Cattaraugus [Cattaraugus Co. NY].
The Rev. Paschal N. Strong, corresponding secretary of the New York missionary society, being present, concluded the solemnization by prayer.
Thomas Armstrong and Rebecca Hempferman are both whites who were taken by the Senecas at the close of the Revolutionary war from their cradles and are identified with the Indians by their language and their habits. The other parties are native Senecas.
This is the first occasion in which marriage has been solemnized in this tribe according to the Christian institution, and it is hoped this will be an example for their future imitation, as the rites were solemnized in the presence and with the approbation of a number of the principal chiefs and warriors in the nation. Geneva Gazette
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 9, 1821
Death
At Terre Haute, near Fort Harrison Indiana, on the 16th ult. Doctor Eleazar Aspinwall formerly of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] aged about 36 years. the deceased was son-in-law to Mrs. Stewart of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 23, 1821
Death
At Nelson [Madison Co. NY] December 18, Eunice Whipple wife of Jeremiah Whipple, Esquire, Aged 55.
In the death of this lady her husband is deprived of an affectionate and truly valuable companion; her children of a tender and singularly faithful mother; and the world of a person of prayer and exemplary piety.
During the most part of her life, Mrs. Whipple was a professed disciple of Christ. For a considerable time, while this country was only beginning to be settled, she stood in the village of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] where she then resided, almost alone in her masters' vineyard, yet solitary as was her condition, and small and feeble as was the number in the vicinity to encourage and to walk with her in the ways of the Lord, she was enabled to witness a good profession and to give convincing evidence to those around her, that she possessed a spirit not natural to the fallen world, even a spirit of meekness, gentleness, forgiveness, patience, longsuffering and charity. She was enabled to keep her heart with such singular diligence, that impropriety in feeling, in word and action, was seldom if ever exhibited. Hers was a mild atmosphere which the tempests of passion and the thunders of the tongue did not annoy. If reviled, in imitation to her savior's example, she did not revile again. If she suffered, she threatened not, but committed herself to him that judgest righteously. Her faith in the Redeemer appeared, in general to be steadfast, altho' at times she expressed to her confidential friends, doubts respecting the reality of her religion.
In the month of August last, Mrs. Whipple was seized with a disease of the lungs, the paroxysm of which were exceedingly severe. In several instances she viewed death as indeed at the door and counselled the members of her family accordingly. Her language to the family in view of the trying hour which was to separate them invariably was "weep not for me" - "be resigned to the will of God whcn I shall be taken away." As the hour of her departure approached, she seemed to ripen fast for hexenyl blessedness and glory. Her attachment to the friends of Christ, to the duty of prayer, and to the institutions of religion, though previously ardent, now appeared to be much increased. The most lively gratitude she expressed to a few Christian friends who held, at her request, a meeting for prayer and religious conference at her house a few weeks before her death She expressed at the time a deep and lively sense of the greatness of the privilege which all the followers of Christ may enjoy of meeting together for prayer and praise and for speaking to each other of the glorious honor of his majesty and of his wonderful works to the children of man. Blessed daughter of Zion! thine ascended spirit now enjoyeth in perfection, that communion with Christ and fellowship with his redeemer, which thou didst so long and so highly esteem on earth!!
The manner of Mrs. Whipple's death was such as might be expected from her preceding life. though prevented by the nature and degree of her sufferings from saying much, she expressed unreserved resignation to the will of her heavenly Father, and that she had a sense which for her was unusual, of the glory that was to follow.
The funeral was attended by a large concourse of people ont he Wednesday after her death, at the Presbyterian church in Cazenovia where a discourse was delivered on the petition in the prayer of our Saviour, John xvii,24 Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory. Albany Argus
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 30, 1821
News Item
Six Cents Reward
Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an indented apprentice boy named Herrick Reed aged 18 years. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said Runaway on penalty of the law. Henry Stansel, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 30, 1821
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 9, 1841
Marriages
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Elder Howard, Mr. John Rayer, druggist merchant of this village, to Miss Jane Breed daughter of Deacon Breed of this town.
In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Elder Dean, Mr. Job Stafford of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Parmelia Rider of the former place.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 16, 1841
Marriage
In Masonville, Delaware County [NY] on Thursday, the 10th inst. by the Rev. J.L. Janes, Mr. James Morgan of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clarissa T. Smith daughter of Dr. P. Smith, of the former place.
Deaths
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Ann Elizabeth Wheeler aged 10 months and 7 days, daughter of Jedediah R. and Delia B. Wheeler.
In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th ult. Mrs. Lucy Rogers wife of P.B.M. Rogers and daughter of Robert Patrick, aged 28 years.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 23, 1841
Marriage
In St. Mathew's Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. H. Adams, Mr. Frederick Juliand of Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine R. Hayes daughter of Isaac Hayes, Esq. of the former place.
Death
In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday the 16th instant, Mrs. Emily [Donaldson] wife of Eli Donaldson, aged about 50 years.
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