Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 2, 1879

Marriages

KERBS - BISSELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 23d, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. John  Kerbs to Miss Ada Bissell both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

CHRISTIAN - BOSWORTH:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. E.W. White of Waterville, Mr. Truman N. Christian to Miss Helen A. Bosworth all of Plymouth.

FLETCHER - BURDICK:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 24th, 1878, by Rev. H. G. Harned, Mr. Oscar W. Fletcher to Miss Ella M. Burdick both of Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y.

BARNES - COOK:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. H.W. Williams, Mr. Fred S. Barnes of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella H. Cook of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

DAVIS - COATS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. H.B. Williams, Mr. George W. Davis of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elida M. Coats of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

MATTERSON - REDFIELD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Frank G. Matterson of Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia M. Redfield of Bainbridge.

HOLMES - WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 18th by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. Elijah Holmes to Mrs. Frances Wheeler.

FRENCH - CHAMPLIN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. George French of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Inez Champlin of Sherburne.

GARRISON - SHERWOOD:  At the Guilford House [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. W.D.L. Wilson, Mr. Ellis Garrison of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Sherwood of Guilford.

THOMPSON - MOULTON:  At the residence of Mrs. Moulton in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, R.A. Thompson, Jr., M.D. of Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Rosa B. Moulton of Mt. Upton, N.Y.

COMPTON - CARL:  At the residence of Jacob Hillsinger in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Thomas H. Compton of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Katie L. Carl of Butternuts, N.Y.

MISNER - SERGENT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 23d by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Seth L. Misner to Miss Emma Sergent both of Taylor, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]

New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bassett of New Berlin Centre, celebrated their golden wedding on the 21st ult.  About fifty guests were present, and the couple received many valuable presents.  Fifty years ago, Hiram Basset married Lusetta Crandall at the home of the bride's father, on the same ground and in the same house where they now reside. The parents of this couple were all living at that time and within a stone's throw of each other, and for many years they were close friends, loved and respected by all.  Mr. Crandall is still living, at the advance age of ninety-six.

Deaths

ACKLEY:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 26th, Mr. Lewis Ackley aged 77 years.

CURTISS:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 19th, of diphtheria, George D. [Curtiss] only child of Stephen Curtiss, aged 6 years, 2 months and 21 days.

PHILLIPS:  In Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Dec. 24th, 1878, of typhoid pneumonia, Georgiana [Phillips] wife of James H. Phillips, eldest daughter of S.A. Martin.

MARTIN:  In Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Dec. 24th, 1878, of typhoid pneumonia, Emily Tremaine [Martin] wife of S.A. Martin.

SLOAN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 20th, Mrs. Ellen Sloan aged 96 years.

NEARING:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 18th, at the residence of D.S. Bristol, Mrs. Abigail Nearing wife of the late Joseph Nearing and mother of Mrs. D.S. Bristol, aged 81 years.

DAVIS:  At La Grange, Stanislaus, Co., California, Angelica Davis aged 6 years, 6 months 18 days, youngest daughter of George King Davis, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]

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VAN WAGENEN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 21st, 1878, the day following her 84th birthday, Sarah R. [Van Wagenen] eldest surviving daughter of the late Gerrit H. Van Wagenen.

Miss Sarah B. Van Wagenen died at her residence in this village [Oxford], on Saturday noon, after a long and painful illness. She was eighty-four-years of age the day before her death.  A little over two years ago she fell and fractured her hip, and since that time has been confined to her room, and although suffering a good deal of pain she bore it with remarkable fortitude and made no complaint.  The deceased, in connection with her sisters, one of whom survives her, was well known for her many acts of charity and benevolence.

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LEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 30th, 1878, Mr. William H. Lee aged 58 years.  Funeral services at his late residence on Canal Street, Thursday at 10 o'clock A.M.

Another of our most respected citizens has gone from our midst.  William H. Lee died at his residence early on Monday morning last.  For several months past his health has been failing and he was compelled to give up work almost entirely. During the summer he spent several weeks at the seaside and in the Eastern States, hoping to be benefited by the change of climate, in which hope he was disappointed, and it was evident to his friends upon his return that his days here would be few.

Mr. Lee was born in New London County, Conn. in 1820, and was the oldest of twelve children, five of whom survive him - two sisters and two brothers residing in Connecticut and one brother in Morris, Otsego County [NY].  He came to Norwich in 1844 and worked at carriage ironing for the late C.B. Brown for more than twenty years, also for W.K. Loomis and later for E. Eastman. As a skilled workman he had no superior in this vicinity, and during his life he has been a very industrious, hardworking man, giving himself but little rest from his laborious occupation.

As a citizen, Mr. Lee will be missed from among us.  Although quiet and unobtrusive in his manner, he was genial in his intercourse with neighbors and friends and pleasant with all.  In the home circle his loss will be deeply felt, his attachment to home was strong and lasting, and his family are called to mourn a loving husband and father, whose life has been devoted to promoting their comfort and welfare.  A consistent member of the Baptist Church, his seat in the sanctuary was seldom vacant when in health, and he practiced what he professed.  He was an honest man in the broadest sense of the term and has left no enemies behind him.

Deceased leaves surviving him, his widow and two married daughters, who have the sympathies of the community in their bereavement.

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HUBBARD:  At the residence of her son, Hon. J.F. Hubbard in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 28th, 1878, Mrs. Almira Hubbard, widow of the late John F. Hubbard, aged 78 years.

Mrs. Hubbard was the daughter of Gen. Thompson Mead, one of the early settlers of Chenango, who was Sheriff of the County from 1821 to 1823, and always prominent in the business and politics of his time. She was born in the year 1800, in the town of Norwich, where she passed the entire round of her life.  In 1819 she was married to John F. Hubbard, then a young man publishing the Norwich Journal with whom she lived in wedded happiness until his death in 1876, a period of fifty-seven years.  She was the mother of five children, four of whom grew to maturity, but only one of whom now survives to mourn her loss.  Her brothers and sisters, too, of whom there was a large family, all preceded her in death.  In 1818 she united with the Baptist Church of this village, and at the date of her decease held the oldest membership save one in that church.  In all the relations of life, in the family, the Church, the community, she was a gentle, loving, devoted woman, discharging all the duties of her station with alacrity and cheerfulness.  Having lived a Christian life, she died a Christian's death, losing her hold on mortality only to enter the heaven which opened to her view, where loved ones gone before visibly beckoned her approach to the mansions of the Blest.

Among those from abroad who attended Mrs. Hubbard's funeral were Rev. Dr. Jeffrey, of Brooklyn, her son-in-law; Prof. and Mrs. Hoose of Cortland, the latter being her granddaughter; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mead, of Oneida and others.

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James Collins, a brakeman employed on a local freight train on the Utica Division of the D.L.&W. Railroad, met with a shocking and fatal accident about a mile north of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on Thursday morning of last week.  He was engaged in coupling on coal cars, when his foot caught in the guard rail, and he was thrown down and pushed by the wheels.  A jagged piece of rail struck against his groin, tearing a shocking wound, and cutting his head badly.  He died on Friday morning.

Deceased was a brother of conductor M.F. Collins, of the through freight on the D.L.&W. and was much respected.  His age was twenty-three years, and he was unmarried.  The remains were taken to Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Friday, accompanied by his brother, mother and sister, who were with him when he died.

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On Saturday, the 14th ult, two boys of Lakeport in the town of Sullivan, Madison County [NY], Elmer Eaton aged seventeen, and Douglas Hoppin aged twelve, went with others to the cider mill of Lot Ward and drank freely of cider, after which they started off on a hunting tour.  Nothing more was seen of those boys until they were found dead on the banks of Douglass' ditch on Tuesday, having died on Sunday, it is supposed, from the effects of the cider and exposure.

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Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  The light fall of snow on the smooth frozen ground gave us fine sleighing for Christmas, which was busily improved. The morning dawned on Scenes of joy and sorrow strangely mingled.  A gay and festive throng were gathered in one of the homes of Mt. Upton to celebrate the marriage ceremony of one of the fairest of the village belles.  In the house adjoining, the death angel seemed hovering over one who a little more than a year ago was a happy bride.  The "Rose" of the village [Rosa B. Moulton] was born away by a worthy young Aesculapian named Thompson, of Masonville, [R.A. Thompson, Jr. M.D.] now a student in one of the New York Medical Colleges. The best wishes of many friends go with the happy pair. and prayers are offered for the young wife, Mrs. John Secor, formerly Miss Maria Peet, who is lying in the "valley of the shadow."  A few days ago, just across the street, a young life went out, quenched by the same dread disease - diptheria.  Estella Sherman, one of the young converts brought to Christ under the labors of Rev. Mr. Haynes, of Norwich, met the last enemy fearlessly.  "It is better for me to go," she said, and slept in Jesus.

But the saddest of the Christmas surprises, was the news which flew like wildfire through the village and country round, that one of the first families had been visited by an affliction worse than death.  A lovely and beloved daughter of A. Ainsworth eloped on Christmas Eve, with a man named Grannis. The family are highly respected and have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.

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Mount Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Our town has been startled with a variety of news for the past week, and it is impossible to withhold and say there is nothing of importance to notice.  It makes our hearts feel sad when we attempt to chronicle events like the following: The death and burial of Miss Stella Sherman,a young lady living with Mr. Ur Hayes, a victim of diphtheria, after an illness of one week, is sorrowful indeed.  Also, of the same disease after an illness of a few days, the wife of John Secor, recently married, and living on the farm of Mr. Ur Hayes. She was healthy, strong and vigorous and all the prospects fair in anticipation of a long life.  A large and well attended funeral from the methodist Church on Friday last at 12 o'clock, noon; a very impressive sermon by the Rev. T.P. Halstead.

News Item

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. Henry L. Miller has recently erected a fine Westerly granite Sarcophagus in his family lot at the cemetery, which is very unique and unlike anything heretofore placed in this cemetery.  The monument is in form a parallelogram, with base finely moulded on which appears the family name in large, raised letters polished.  Above rests the die, which is paneled, with inscriptions in raised letters and also highly polished. The cap over all is heavily moulded, and taken altogether is a neat and substantial memorial and does credit to the taste and skill of the contractor, Mr. H.M. Ashcraft, of Norwich.  Times, 25th.

Vital Records, Delaware (1831) & Otsego (1879) counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 2, 1831

Marriages

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 26th ult by Elder Holister, Mr. Henry D. Wickham to Miss Phoebe Bartram.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the same, Mr. Stephen W. Butler of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Nesbitt of the former place.

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Monday the 24th ult. Mr. Horatio G. Johnson father of the Editor of this paper, in the 53d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 9, 1831

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev.  Mr. Lounsbury, Mr. Jonas Hobbs aged 67 to Miss Olive Williams aged 18.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 16, 1831

Marriage

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. by John Dickson, Jr. Esq. Mr. John Vann to Mrs. Ellen Drummond both of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 23, 1831

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Chapman, Mr. Matthew Price of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emilla Burtch of the former place.

Deaths

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st inst. after a short illness, Francis Adela [Foote][ daughter of Mr. Jabez B. Foote in the 5th year of her age.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] Esther Almira Hutchins formerly of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], aged 25.

In Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Mary Cowley relict of St. Ledger Cowley, aged 90 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 31, 1879

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Floyd C. McIntyre of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lillie R. Wait of Morris.

At Croton, Jan. 17, by Rev. James L. Davis, James H. Brown of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Emeretie Johnson of West Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. R.C. Montieth, J. Harper Douglas of North Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss L. Anna Smith of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] at the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 23d, by Rev. George Browne, assisted by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Marshall E. Combs of Hamden to Miss Lizzie A. Browne, oldest daughter of the officiating clergyman.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. N. Woolsey Wells assisted by Rev. Chas. K. Mellarg, Willard A. Cockett and Ollie [Wood] daughter of the late Jerome B. Wood.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. Wm. M. Hiller, David Williams of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie M. Brownell of South Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ford celebrated the 40th anniversary of their marriage, some seventy-five relatives and friends being present.  Mr. Ford married Miss Nancy, daughter of William Fairchild.  Rev. John Smith, now of Otego performed the marriage ceremony.

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Erastus Green, Jan. 27, Lillie Esther [Culver], only daughter of Sarah E. and Adelbert R. Culver of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]. Aged 9 months and 27 days.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 19th, Mrs. Louisa Hagerty aged 55 years.

At New Berlin [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 19th, Mrs. Betsey Jeffords aged 87 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29th, Miss Sallie U. Hawley aged 57 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 26th, Nathaniel Moore aged 62 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25, Mrs. Clarissa Harris wife of Salmon Harris, aged 58 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 23d of diphtheria, Anna [Naylor] daughter of George and Caroline Naylor, aged 3 years and 3 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1821 & 1838)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, July 4, 1821

Marriages

At New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spencer Stafford Jun. of the house of Spencer Stafford & Co. merchants of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Eames eldest daughter of Mr. John Eames and Granddaughter of the Hon. Jedediah Sanger of the former place.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 18th ult by the Rev. Mr. Milley, Mr. Abraham Williams of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Olive Burnum of the former place.

On the 25th ult. at Deerfield [Oneida Co. NY], Mr. Hiram Merrell merchant of Sacket's Harbor [Jefferson Co. NY] to Miss Maria Brayton of Deerfield.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, July 18, 1821

Death

At Chenango Point [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th inst., the Rev. John Camp after a long and distressing illness.

News Item

Breach of Promise of Marriage

At the Circuit court, holden at Delhi, Delaware County [NY] which commenced on the 6th inst. before his honor Judge Van Ness, was tried the cause of Jerusha Foot against Harry Newell for a breach of promise of marriage.  Mr. Williams of Hudson tried the cause on the part of the plaintiff. The offence was of an aggravated nature and afforded a fine field for the display of the distinguished talents and eloquence of Mr. Williams, who, it is said, "awakened every tender feeling" and "touched the hearts of a crowded auditory."  The Jury, in a few minutes after they retired, brought in a verdict of three thousand dollars.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 1, 1821

Elopement

Whereas my wife Elizabeth Hoskins] has absented herself from my bed and board without the least provocation from me, I therefore forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Elemuel Hoskins Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 30th, 1821.

Deaths

At Lisle, Broome County, N.Y. on the 15th inst. Mr. Oliver Wheaton in the 69th year of his age.

The Rev. Thomas Scott Rector of Aston, Sanford, Bucks, and Chaplain to the Lock Hospital, died on the 16th of May in the 75th year of his age.  He was extensively known both in Europe and America by his literary works, the most considerable of which was his Commentary on the Scriptures.  His latter days were chiefly employed in revising this valuable work.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 8, 1821

Deaths

At Paris [Oneida Co. NY], on the 20th ult Mr. Jesse Thompson aged 50 years.

In Steuben, Oneida County [NY] on the 23d ult. Mrs. Catherine Adams wife of Aaron Adams, Esq of that town, aged 20 years.  In full faith of the Christian religion and hope of a glorious immortality.  Her death was occasioned by taking a quantity of dissolved potash on the 12th of May last by mistake. She supposing it to be glauber salts, they both being kept liquid in bottles in the same closet.  She had early medical aid, but it proved unavailing.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 15, 1821

Deaths

On the 4th day of August inst. at his residence in Western [Oneida Co. NY], Gen. William Floyd in the eighty-ninth year of his age. Thus, another patriot of the Revolution is gone!  He was one of the remaining four, to wit, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carrol and William Floyd who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 22, 1821

Elopement

Whereas my wife Experience [Jenks] has eloped from my bed and board without any just provocation, these are therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Harry Jenks Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 16th, 1821.

News Item

One Cent Reward

Ran away from the subscriber, an indented apprentice boy, named Seth Sharp about 18 years old.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy under the penalty of the law and I will pay no debts of his contracting.  Jesse Keech. Preston [Chenango Co. NY] August 17th, 1821

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 29, 1821

Marriages

At Willingford, Conn. Mr. Joseph Doolittle to Miss Mary Bronson; Mr. Samuel Moss to Miss Betsey Doolittle; Mr. Roswell Doolittle to Miss Polly Moss; Mr. Lemuel Doolittle to Miss Duedama Maltom.  These Doolittles have done a good deal.  Hartford paper.

Death

It is with feelings of regret that we announce to the public, the death of the Hon. Jedediah Peck.  He expired at his residence in this town [Burlington, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday the 15th instant, in the 74th year of his age, of a paralysis.  Judge Peck had long been a resident of this county and has occupied a large space in society.  He for many years discharged the duties of various civil officers and particularly that of representative in both branches of the legislature with honor to himself and his country and his loss will be materially felt.  He was a patriot of the Revolution, and his political life has been marked with prudence and integrity.  His dealings have been just, and the indigent have ever found in him a friend and benefactor.  He was indeed made up of those qualities which constitute a valuable and respectable citizen.   His sun has set in a serene sky.  He died in a good old age and rests in the bosom of his God.  Burlington, August 16, 1821.  Cooperstown, Watch-Tower.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 14, 1838

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 8th inst. by the Rev. Seth S. Rogers, Mr. Hiram L. Whiting to Sarah A. [Holt] daughter of N.P., Holt, all of Guilford.

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Elder Perkins, Mr. Mulford Rogers to Miss Abigail L. Bacon all of Hamilton.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Emily [Purdy] daughter of Alfred Purdy, aged 2 years and 2 months.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mrs. Olive Parker aged 80.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 9, 1838

Death

Died at the residence of his father, near Sawpitts, Westchester Co. [NY] on the evening of the twenty second ult. David W. Lyon of Greene in this county [Chenango Co. NY] in the 39th year of his age, leaving an amiable wife and family to mourn their sudden bereavement.  Mr. L. was visiting at his father's, enjoying his usual health until ten minutes before his death, when the rupture of a blood vessel caused his almost instant dissolution.  Of Mr. Lyon it can be said with propriety, he was beloved and respected by all who knew him intimately, for his strict morality, virtue and integrity.  He was emphatically "an honest man."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 16, 1838

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Joseph [Hart] son of S.P. Hart, aged 10 months and 5 days.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Elijah Chamberlain.  He left a wife and an infant child, and aged parents, who depended on him for support, to lament his loss.  The circumstances attending his death are as follows:  On the afternoon of the 22d, he went to chop a few scattering trees in his fallow.  In one or two hours he returned to the house and said he was very sick.  Medical aid was immediately called, and on a close examination it was concluded that he had received a blow on the head.  The ground being examined, it appeared that in falling one tree, it had brushed against another and threw back a limb which weighed upwards of twenty pounds.  On a postmortem examination, it was found that his skull was fractured which occasioned his death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 30, 1838

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Harriet B. Wait wife of John Wait, Esq., aged 21 years.

Vital Records, Delaware (1831) & Broome (1857) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 5, 1831

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday morning last, Mrs. Mary Leet wife of Mr. Charles Leet, in the 35th year of her age.  The sudden death of the subject of this notice has spread a gloom over our village not usual even to similar melancholy events.  Mrs. Leet was endeared to an interesting family and an extensive circle of acquaintance by the most amiable qualities of her sex, and her loss will be as sincerely regretted as it is generally felt.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 12, 1831

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev Daniel Waterbury, Stephen C. Johnson Esq. Attorney as Law of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Swift of the former place.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by James Spencer, Esq. Mr. John Wickham Jr. to Miss Chloe Birdsall.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Joseph Bennett to Miss Lydia Birdsall, all of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday morning last, Mr. Nelson M. Brant son of Mr. Roswell M. Brant of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] in the 22d year of his age.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mrs. Plain Barlow widow of Mr. Jonathan Barlow, in the 86th year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 19, 1831

Elopement

Whereas my wife Sally [Todd] left my bed and board on the 2d inst. without any just cause or provocation.  I hereby forbid all persons trusting or harboring her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Darling Todd, Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], January 13, 1838

Union News, Union, NY, August 6, 1857

Death

Mr. Abram W. Tilbury a young man not far from twenty years of age, died in this town [Union, Broome Co. NY] on Saturday the 1st instant, from a tumor on one of his limbs.  The particulars as we learn them, are as follows:

About two years ago, Mr. Tilbury had a tumor which appeared upon his right thigh.  This tumor first showed itself a little above the knee and was loose under the skin and might to all appearance have been removed with the greatest facility.  But it was neglected until is presumed a malignant character and has finally destroyed the young man.  It increased in size until at last it involved the whole limb and was of such enormous size that its circumference at the largest point was nearly three feet.

We regret to learn that the physicians were denied the privilege after his death of taking a plaster cast of it, or of even taking a daguerreotype picture.  We supposed that in these days of investigation, everybody was disposed to favor and facilitate the acquirement of any knowledge that might benefit the human race, but it seems that for some cause or another they were denied even that privilege by the relatives.

Union News, Union, NY, August 13, 1857

Deaths

In the city of New York, on the 7th instant, Mr. Samuel Bunting formerly of this town [Union, Broome Co. NY] aged 78 years.

Mr. Bunting was a native of New Jersey.  He removed to this town some fifty years ago, and shared with others in the toils, hardships and privations incident in a new country.  He was industrious in his habits, kind, courteous, charitable and benevolent to all.  He was the affectionate husband, the fond parent, the desirable neighbor, the enterprising citizen and the poor man's friend.  He was a man of unwavering integrity, and the last years of his life, a devout Christian.  These traits of character, won for him the respect and esteem of all who knew him.  He lived and died without an enemy.

After the death of his excellent wife, which occurred some two years since, being left alone, he arranged his temporal affairs and accepted the invitation proffered by his children to make his home with them in New York, where his life terminated in great peace.  That he might repose in death by the side of his companion in youth, his remains, accompanied by his children, arrived here on Saturday evening. The funeral was attended at the Congregational Church on Sabbath afternoon, by a large assembly of relatives and former acquaintance. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Bridgeman, of the M.E. Church of this village, "The righteous hath hope in his death."

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In this village [Union, Broome Co. NY], August 5th, 1857, Martha M. Pease, aged 21 years.

Hopes of life do wither like the flower; / Fane anticipations die within an hour; / Treasur'd joys are but a stirring pain; / Holiest ties by death are rent in twain; / Hopes and joys, all earthly things are vain.

A flower has indeed faded.  One of the loveliest that this world ever possessed has passed to that harbor form whence no traveler returns.  Yes, she has passed through that dark valley where the innumerable hosts surround the throne, where there is no more sickness nor death, and sorrow does not enter.

She is resting in that haven, / Where the good are there engraven; / There her raiments purely shine, / Saintly, as the God divine; / She is praising, forever praising.

Can it be that Martha is dead?  On yes, I saw her body deposited in the tomb, still as beautiful and lovely as when possessed of its immortality.  Now she is gone.  Her pretty sylph life form, her face radiant with smiles, eyes of the darkest blue and hair of the deepest, richest auburn, combed so plainly and smoothly and all that we loved to reverence.  Her companionship and her friendly solicitations have all gone.  She has now a home and a mother that she was deprived of here in this world, that mother that she loved to talk about, enjoys her company now.  She is not alone, no, not all alone.  I think I see her now in that happy place that she endeavored to describe to me while she was sick.  She beheld a delightful place surrounded with the angelic hosts and all the varieties of flowers, more beautiful than any she had ever beheld on earth.  She remarked, " I cannot describe its many beauties."  

Her pathway has been encompassed with disappointments and affiliations, but bravely has she encountered all obstacles.  By her perseverance and economy, she has encountered poverty and patiently endured all without complaint.  Trouble and adversity have crossed her way and she knows much of the miseries of poverty without an indulgent father or mother to ward off all accumulating cares or to administer a consoling word in all her troubles.  With all her trials, her heart was yet light and joyful, and appeared happy.  Each day brings its changes, its hopes, its fears, its misery and unhappiness.  One hour brightens the heart with joy, the next grief and disappointments overwhelm it.  Thus, it is ever through life.  It is but one vast act checked with scenes of hope, fear, love, grief and remorse.  

She was very patient all through her sickness and bore all pain without a murmur.  Her desires, which were but few, were gratified as far as possible.  There was one we could not gratify and that was her pleading to see her father.  Patiently did she wait.  She would exclaim, "He will come today," but when the last ray sank in the western sky, she would reply, "not today, not today."  Day after day did she anticipate he would come, but no father came.  

What a beautiful morning it was when she breathed her last, the sun was obscured behind a cloud and the gentle zephyr swept coolly by.  The birds did not carol their sweet music, and all were quiet around.  What a solemn scene to behold that youth and beauty died with no father or mother to bid her adieu or to speak a consoling work, only a few friends stood by her bedside.  She said affectionately and pleasantly to a youth and friend, "Leave me not until I die."  Then the low accents were heard, "My brother, O, my brother, can I not once more see my brother."  Then she prayed until her soul left the body.  "Have mercy father," is all that was heard.  Then she sank to sleep as calmly and sweetly as an infant on its mother's bosom.  May we all be admonished by this that all must die, and that we may make preparation for the great change, for the lord said, "For in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh."

A Martha once I had, whose lofty brow / Revealed a trace of sorrow's rigid plow, / But intellect divine of princeless worth, / Was there developed from her very birth, / And in the language of her sparkling eye, / My spirit caught the glow of sympathy.

Swiftly and sweetly did the moments glide, / When in life's pathway she was at my side; / Implicit trust I had in none beside. / She was my earthly counsel, yet she died. / Ah, deeply now I mourn my lonely fate / My soul is sad, my heart is desolate.

Her death was in a summer sunrise hour, / A victim of consumption's fatal power; / She faded with the days appearing light, / While o'er her face was faith's pure halo light, / Her trust and confidence was all in Him, / Whose love she felt in that calm morning dim.

Our fairest blossoms are the first to fade, / And all the beautiful which God hath made, / In this frail earth, but in our home above, / No chilling blight will mar our spirit's love, / Nor pain, nor death be there, nor sorrow's night, / God the unchangeable will be the light.

Union News, Union, NY, August 27, 1857

Death

We learn from the Binghamton papers that Mr. Daniel Miner was killed at the Willow Point Mill in Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday afternoon, the 20th instant by a lath bolt thrown by the circular saw.  He was engaged with Mr. John Anson, slitting up bolts for lath, when a bolt from the hands of Anson, who took a piece and put it on the saw for the purpose of trimming off the stub short, flew with great swiftness, the end striking Miner just below the breastbone.  He immediately sank down dead.  He was about 35 years old and leaves and wife and eight children.  A Mr. Decker was killed at the same mill a few weeks sine, in about the same manner.

Vital Records, Otsego (1837) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 1, 1837

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. George Eckerson to Miss Nancy Foland.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. John N. McFee to Miss Nancy Atwater.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult by Wm. T. Thompson, Esq. Mr. Reuben Clarke to  Miss Eve Keller.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 22, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday last by the Rev. Mr. Bowdish, Mr. Seth Parsons of Hartford, Ct. to Miss Orpha Clarke.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, Mar 1, 1837

Deaths

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1 4th ult. Miss Sally Winslow in the 56th year of her age.  She died as she had lived in the full assurance of a blessed immortality beyond this vale of tears. She experienced religion when young joined the Episcopal Methodist Church and remained an acceptable and worthy member until she died.

On Thursday, 23d ult. Miss Mary H. Bill at the residence of her brothers in-law, in Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] aged 14 years.  She was formerly from New London, Conn.  She bore her sickness with patience and fortitude.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mrs. Salome Bennett aged 77 years. The funeral will be attended at the house of Wm. H. Armstrong, Thursday 1 o'clock, P.M.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Willard Clark son of Mr. Willard Trull, Jr. aged 5 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 8, 1837

Marriage

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Dr. Miller, Doct. Edmund Almy to Miss Augusta M. [Todd] daughter of Lemuel Todd, Esq.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday the 6th inst. Mrs. Susannah Nelson wife of Mr. George Nelson, aged 55 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 15, 1837

Marriage

In Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Joseph Shipway to Miss Ann [Burton] daughter of Mr. Daniel Burton.

The cake and wine accompanying the above notice is pretty strong evidence that the printer was not forgotten.  That this happy couple may enjoy peace, happiness and prosperity through life is the sincere wish of the printer.  And may those who follow their example ever bear in mind that we never refuse a share of the spoils.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 22, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. William Davison to Miss Harriet Dans.

At Salisbury Centre [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Willis Avery Esq. Mr. Samuel H. Totten of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Perkins.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Walter Covey, Richard D. Givens to Miss Sally Maria Devol.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th inst. Mrs. Lydia Clark wife of Mr. Stephen Clark, aged 77 years.  And on the 21st inst. Mr. Stephen Clark aged 75 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 29, 1839

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] the 25th inst. Mr. Erastus Johnson in the 51st year of his age, after a long tedious illness of many years, which he endured with almost unexampled fortitude and resignation.  As he had lived from his youth the life, so he died the death of a Christian, rejoicing in the hope and assurance of beatitude forever. Surviving his only beloved son, and the partner of his bosom, whose loss he felt poignantly yet met with Christian firmness, the prayer of Balaam, "let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his," was accorded him. Sincerity, integrity and plain dealing marked his life, peace, and resignation crowned the end.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. William Nichols, Jun. aged 13 years.  By the death of this much respected young man, his friends and all who knew him were his friends, have experienced a severe bereavement and society has lost one who bid fair to be its brightest ornament.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] this morning, Mrs. Jane Funk wife of Mr. Jacob Funk, ae 45 years.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 29, 1872

Marriages

EASON - YULE:  In Scriba Corners, Oswego Co. [NY] on the evening of the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Samuel Eason of that place and Miss Lucy Yule formerly of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

HUBBARD - KELLOGG:  In St. Paul's Church, Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] by Rev. Dr. A.P. Smith, assisted by Rev. Wm. A. Ely, Rolland Hubbard of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and Francis Southworth [Kellogg] daughter of the late Geo. Wm. Kellogg of Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY].

QUACKENBUSH - JOHNSON:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 21, by Rev. S.S. Bidwell, George A. Quackenbush of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Rosa A. Johnson of Fenner.

BARBER - CRESSON:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 18, by Elder H.I. Newitt, Mr. Eugene F. Barber of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Mary M. Cresson of Georgetown.

PAGE - MUNGER:  In Clinton [Oneida Co. NY], Aug. 21 by Rev. M.G. Bullock, Mr. Phanett L. Page of Deansville and Miss Hattie E. Munger of Clinton.

Deaths

ADKINS:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 21, Julia [Adkins] wife of Thomas Adkins and formerly wife of Benjamin G. Nichols of New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], aged 71 years, 4 months and 7 days.

GRIFFIN:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 12, Robert N. Griffin aged 88 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Red Wing, Minn. Aug. 11, Read A. Williams formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 64 years.

JOHNSON:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 16, Francis Ann Johnson aged 25 years.

GARDINER:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 21, Minnie [Gardiner] wife of James Gardiner and daughter of Mrs. E.G. Ellis of Deerfield [Oneida Co. NY], aged 22 years.

RYAN:  Crow Hill, Oneida Co. NY:  Edward Ryan of this place, who has been under the employ of his brother-in-law, James Lowe of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY] for a few months' past, died very suddenly, Aug. 12th.  It is generally supposed that he was poisoned, although whether accidental or intentional is not yet known.  His stomach has been sent to Albany for the purpose of finding out the cause of so sudden a death.

Vital Records, Madison (1815) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 4, 1815

Death

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mr. Rufus Weaver aged 69.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Lois Goodrich has left my bed and board, without just cause.  I therefore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting.  L. Goodrich, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1814.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 11, 1815

News Item

Went away from the subscriber on the 29th ult. Elijah Williams an indented apprentice, without just cause.  Said apprentice is supposed to have been enticed away by four evil disposed persons.  If said boy will return, he shall have a good new pair of boots and vest, but the subscriber will not pay any debts of his contracting after this date.  J. Backus December 28, 1814.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 18, 1815

Death

At Granville [Washington Co. NY] on the 10th ult. Mr.s Cynthia Bulkeley wife of Mr. Charles Bulkeley, aged 28.

Life speeds away / The cunning fugitive is swift by stealth, / Too subtle is its movement to be seen, / Yet soon our hour is up and we are gone.

At the same place on the 15th ult. Mr. Chester Bulkeley much lamented, aged 31.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 25, 1815

Marriages

In Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] on Sunday the 15th by Mr. Miles, esq. Mr. Cary Rogers to Miss Sally Bentley.

In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th Mr. Harvey Smith to Miss Orice Ackley [and] Mr. Chester Coits to Miss Lucy Mason.

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 11th instant, Mr. George Beckwith son of Elder Beckwith, aged 23.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 6, 1879

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult by Rev. F.E. Peck, William P.K. Fuller to Miss Eva Murdock all of this village.

At the Presbyterian Parsonage, Worcester. N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Feb. 2, 1879, by Rev. John M. chase, Hamilton Waterman and Mrs. Lovira Wright all of Worcester.

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] January 29th, by Rev. Ira Bailey, Leon Gregory and Miss Jennie Bundy all of New Lisbon.

At the home of the bride's parents in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] January 15th 1879, by Benj. I. Ripley, Lewis M. Edmonds of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Amelia Shepard of Hartwick.

It is reported that Ezra Alger a brother of the elder David Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] was shot and killed Tuesday, by a deputy sheriff who was endeavoring to arrest him for stealing two satchels from a peddler. The affair took place in "Mormon Hollow" near Masonville, Delaware Co. [NY].  The report is that Alger resisted the efforts to arrest him and endeavored to kill the officer with a knife and that in shooting he (the officer) acted in self defense.

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29th, Miss Sallie U. Hawley aged 57 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] January 29th, Nathaniel Moore aged 52 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], January 28th, Mrs. Wm. Wales in the 68th year of her age.

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The late news which has been received of Rev. M.C. Devitt's death has cast a melancholy shade over the minds of his friends in Cooperstown and elsewhere.  He was a just man, and the spirit of wisdom was upon him.  He was led by the spirit through the right ways of truth, justice, the straightforward paths of reason, an obedient servant of Christ.  The ends of his ways, the object ever before his eyes was "the kingdom of Christ."  A high and holy object was this, a grand and noble purpose which wisdom held out to him as the aim of his life and the crown of his days.  When a youth of scarcely thirteen he decided his vocation, entered Maynooth college, one of the most distinguished classical institutions in the world, and there completed his classics in less than two years, after which he traveled in different parts of Europe, visited Rome where he was cordially received by His holiness Pius IX.  As a true soldier of Christ, he concluded to go to Australia and labor among the natives and other inhabitants.  Having accomplished his theological studies, he was ordained when scarcely twenty-two years of age, where upon account of his minority he had to get a dispensation from the Holy Father.  He commenced his labors along the east coast of Australia where he had a territory of about one thousand miles to ride over, laboring with an indefatigable zeal for the salvation of souls.  Often his life was at stake whilst laboring among the barbarous natives and pirates who overran the uninhabited regions.

In the twenty-seventh year of his age, as his constitution was not rugged enough to undergo such severe labors, Father Devitt concluded to come to the United States.  Whilst crossing the Pacific, he visited the Feejee Islands and some others in Polynesia.  After coming to the United States, he remained a short time on Staten Island from thence came to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] where he was apparently healthy until 1876.  In the autumn of that year, he was attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs, which he bore with sublime patience until called form this world on last New Year's Day.  As it is customary for affectionate fathers and mothers to present gifts to their children on Christmas and New Year's it is quite obvious that our Heavenly Father, by bringing his labors and sufferings to a termination, presented him on New Year's Day with "the eternal crown of light" which shall recompence him for his labors and goodness when time shall be no more.  In this age of ours, a few years are as a century of time gone by.  Great changes and startling events follow each other in such quick succession that the greatest names are forgotten almost as soon as those who bore them disappear, and the world is surprised to find how short lived is fame, which promised to be immortal.  He whose name is inscribed even in the golden book of the world's annals finds that he has but written his name upon water.  The Church alone is the true shrine of immortality, the temple of fame which perishith not; that man alone whose name and memory is preserved in his sanctuaries receives on earth a reflection of that glory which is eternal in heaven.  Surely Father Devitt was one of those; of a noble birth, gifted with a powerful and comprehensive intelligence, a remarkable memory, a most fertile imagination which poured forth its images in a vein of richest oratory; a generous spirit, a most tender heart, enriched with stores of varied learning and a genius of the highest kind, graced with every form of manly beauty - nothing seemed wanting to him.  He is gone, but his words and his goodness shall live forever in thousands of those to whom he was so dear.  "Requiescat in pace."

Religious services will be held in the Catholic Church this (Thursday) morning at which a Requiem Mass for the late Father Devitt will be celebrated.  A number of priests from different parishes in this Diocese will be present and take art in the service.

Vital Records, Broome (1848) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 15, 1848

Marriages

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Woodruff, Mr. Barney Chambers of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte Parsons of the former place.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. Mr. Arnold, Mr. Isaac Stanley to Miss Maria Craver both of Conklin.

At Lisle [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. John N. Lewis on the 9th inst. Mr. Albert A. Hodskins to Miss Celma Johnson daughter of the Hon. Cyrus Johnson.

 At the same time and place, Mr. Charles P. Jones to Miss Ann M. Johnson, daughter of the Hon. Cyrus Johnson, all of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, Nov. 29, 1848

Death

At Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst. Mr. Horatio N. Smead formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 41 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, Dec. 6, 1848

News Item

Would be grateful to receive information where he can find his son, named Urial Springstein, aged about 28, who left his home in Windsor, Broome County, N.Y. on the 7th of November inst., deranged and has not since been heared of.  Any person who will return him to the subscriber will receive the thanks of his parents.  Information may be sent to Windsor, P.O., Broome Co. N.Y. Uriah Springstein November 22, 1848.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, Dec. 20, 1848

Marriages

In Waymart, Pa. on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Gorham, Mr. Hiram Wentz of Carbondale, formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], to Miss Electa K. Beatys, daughter of P. Beatys, Esq. of the former place.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. J.P. Worthing and Miss Lydia Tupper, both of this place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] at the Binghamton, Hotel yesterday (Sunday) morning, Elija Chaffee of Orwell, Bradford Co. Pa aged 33 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Saturday last, Frederick Melius aged 56 years.

Another Revolutionary Hero Gone:  On Friday night, Dec. 15, Mr. Wm. Western of Vestal [Broome Co. NY] died, aged 88 years.  Mr. Western was another of those heroes of the Revolution who will soon all have passed away and be known only in the recollection of their descendants, the history of their country and by the rich legacy they have left us.  While we honor the dead of that noble band, let us cherish the living who will soon be gone.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 27, 1848

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Lorenzo Fryer of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Amanda E. Warner of Conklin [Conklin, Broome Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 7, 1858

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 24th, by Rev. Wm. Baldwin, Mr. John Orr to Miss Julia C. Rixard.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Isaiah Scrambling to Miss Sarah Ann Hopkins both of Otego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 27th of June, Emer Adelaide [Bornt] youngest daughter of Hiram Bornt, aged 5 months and 19 days.  So Fades the lovely blooming flower.

Dr. John Bliss of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] was drowned in Schuyler's Lake on Saturday last.  He went to fish in a small boat and was taken with a fit and fell overboard.  His body was found next day and an inquest held by Coroner Edwards.  Dr. B's age was 565 [Rep & Dem.]

A young man named Wallace West was drowned in Steer's Pond in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, while bathing in company with six others.  He was not a very good swimmer and ventured too far, found himself not able to reach the shore and sank within twenty or thirty feet of the shore.  The others stood on the shore but were unable from excitement to render assistance.  Deceased was about 19 years of age.  Chenango Telegraph

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta NY, July 14, 1858

Marriages

Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. S.M. Stone Mr. William Murphy to Miss Julia Barnes both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Also, in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] by the same, on the 4th inst. Mr. Nelson Burnside to Miss Addlia Waldron both of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

We learn that on Friday last, Garrett Quackenbush while engaged in pealing bark near Davenport Center [Delaware Co. NY] was instantly killed by a tree falling across his neck.  The tree in its fall, hit and knocked down a man who was also pealing bark, but he received no serious injury.  We understand that the deceased was marred about a week before his death.

We learn from the Daily Republican of Tuesday, that Mr. Chas. Collins, Sen. an old gentleman residing about five miles southwest of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] started to go after his cow just before the severe storm on Saturday the 3d inst.  The hour of 9 having arrived and Mr. C. not returning, his wife became alarmed and search was made.  About 11 o'clock, he was found lying dead in a shop belonging to a Mr. Wilson, some half a mile from his own house.  It is supposed that when the shower commenced, Mr. Collins hurried forward and entered the shop to be sheltered from the rain and that this unusual exertion caused his death, it being the opinion of Dr. Jefferies, who was called in to see his body, that he died of an affection of the heart.  He was 71 years old.  He was an old resident of this county and highly esteemed by all who knew him.  Binghamton Standard

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 21, 1858

Marriages

In Fergusonville [Delaware Co. N Y] on the 11th inst. by Rev. Mr. Bunger, Mr. James McDongal to Miss Elizabeth Green both of Milford. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Robert Winn to Miss Clarisa Schamerorn both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, July 12th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Calvin Thorn to Miss Emma Parker both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 28, 1858

Marriage

In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] July 22, by the Rev. E.W. Bliss, Mr. J.B. Carpenter of Oswego to Miss Lottie Empy of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].