Vital Records, Chenango (1838) & Broome (1857) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 5, 1838

Marriages

In Sangersfield [Oneida Co. NY] on the 29th ult by the Rev. Mr. Bailey, Mr. Chas. Packer of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah S. Lewis of the former place.

In Milford, Otsego County [NY] by the Rev. Mr. Sternbury, Mr. John Weller of Pittsfield, Mass. to Miss Mary S. Bissell of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th ult, Mrs. Sibil Avery wife of Mr. Uriah Avery, aged 80 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday 30th ult., Miss Ursula G. [Wells] daughter of Ephraim Wells, aged 28 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 12, 1838

Marriages

On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wheelock. Mr. Edward M. Osburn to Miss Susanah Z. Voulin all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

On the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sperry, Mr. Jacob N. Van Demark of Tompkins Co. [NY] to Miss Samantha E. Adams of Plymouth in this county [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 19, 1838

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Sessions, Mr. William Tallmadge PerLee, Postmaster, to Miss Mary PerLee,  both of North Norwich.

Also, in the same place, and by the same, on the 17th inst. Mr. Luke Wheeler to Miss Sarah Evans both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

Death

From the New Berlin Sentinel:  At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Silas A. Conkey in the 40th year of his age of a lingering and painful Typhoid Fever, which he bore with great fortitude and resignation, leaving a young and interesting family whose loss nothing on earth can supply.

As a husband and parent, he loved his family with a tenderness which only strong and ardent feelings can experience.  His anxiety for their welfare was constantly upon his mind and often the subject of his conversation with his intimate friends, even amid the fatigues and anxieties of his varied and extensive business.

As a neighbor, few men ever carried the principle of kindness to a greater extent, or with more good will and cheerfulness than the deceased.  Nothing within his power to grant was ever refused, though the accommodation often subjected himself to inconveniences and loss.

As a friend, he was constant and firm, and very many will remember how readily he would lay aside his own urgent business and with what kindness and interest listen to the story of their troubles and difficulties, and when told, with what alacrity and disinterestedness he would espouse their cause and aid them not only with his good advice but with his services and his purse.

In him, the poor have sustained an irreparable loss.  Liberal and benevolent to those who were in want, not like the Pharisee, "that he might be seen of men," but from a principle of pure, humble and    unassuming benevolence.  He gave with a kind heart and open hand, and influences others to do likewise.  Often has he sought out the poor, sick and suffering and supplied their wants, without their knowing by whom the necessary aid was supplied.

This community will long remember and sincerely regret the loss they have sustained in the death of one of their most useful, enterprising and active citizens.  As a businessman, there is, perhaps, not his superior to be found in any society.  His indefatigable industry and irrepressible energy enabled him to conduct and manage with great order and regularity his multifarious and extensive business and well it is said of him that whatever he undertook was quickly done and well done.  And it is lamentable to think that from great fatigue and over exertion, a disease should have been brought on which has terminated fatally and deprived society of so active and useful a member in the meridian of life - and in the midst of his usefulness.

The powers of his mind were of a superior cast.  He saw at once the various aspects and bearings of any subject presented to his consideration and seemed to arrive at just conclusions, with intuitive knowledge.  And though not possessing the advantages of a liberal education, yet his extraordinary powers of comprehension and investigation enabled him to master with ease the most abstruse subjects.  With the little time the active duties of his business allowed him for reading and reflection he had made himself well acquainted with the great truths and leading principles of the arts and sciences.

For many years before his death, he had become seriously impressed with the truth and importance of the Christian Religion and liberally contributed to its support.  And frequently during his sickness he has expressed his confidence in the merits of his Savior and an entire submission to the will of the Almighty.

In all the relations of life, he was in truth a most worthy and estimable citizen and will long be remembered and lamented.  But a wise Providence has seen fit to call him from us to "that undiscovered country, from whose bourn no traveler returns," verifying, most strikingly, the words of sacred writ, "that in the midst of life, we are in death."  How forcibly does this instance of deplored and unlooked for mortality, admonish each and all to be in readiness to meet the great and fearful change.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1838

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Rev. Doolittle, Mr. Olney Windsor 2d to Miss Polly Monroe.

By the same on the same day in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Mr. Thomas Stockwell to Miss Ann Parsons.

Union News, Union, NY, December 3, 1857

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] on Monday evening, November 30th, 1857, by Rev. J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Joseph K. Pelton of Great Barrington, Mass. to Miss Dolly P. Baker of Marathon, Cortland Co. N.Y.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1857, by Rev J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Edward R. Hoag of Silver Lake, Susq. Co. Pa. to Miss Caroline B. Webster of Vestal, Broome Co., N.Y.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday, Nov. 28th, by Rev. S.F. Bacon, Mr. Charles Edwards, merchant of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. Ny] to Miss Jane Morse of the former place.

With the above notice, the printer was kindly remembered by the receipt of one whole beautiful cake, which fairly made our mouth water to look at, and a number of other kinds.  May joy, prosperity and happiness attend them all their days.

Union News, Union, NY, December 10, 1857

Marriages

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY] November 26, 1857, by Rev. A. Orton, D.D., Mr. Alonzo C. Matthews  of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ethelinda E. Hollenbeck of the former place.

By the Rector of Trinity Church, Pottsville, Pa. Nov. 25th, 1857, John W. Hunt Assistant Secretary of State, of Madison, Wisconsin to Eliza S [Hobart]. Daughter of John P.  Hobart Esq. of the former place.

At Glen Aubrey [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 22, by A.F. Have, Esq. Mr. Andrew Merdock to Miss Almira Couse all of Glen Aubrey.

Deaths

In Litchfield, Ill on the 6th of November, of typhoid fever, Smith Robbins, eldest son of Iasiah P. and Larima Robbins, in the 26th year of his age.  He leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

In Colesville [Broome Co.  NY] Dec. 7, 1857, Mr. Gershom Hungerford aged 67 years.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] 26th ult. Mrs. Louisa Woodruff aged 47 years.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 4, Miss Lucy Tripp in the 61st year of her age.

Union News, Union, NY, December 17, 1857

Deaths

In Speedsville [Tompkins Co. NY] on the 7th instant of croup, Rhoda [Blair] daughter of William H. and Matilda Blair, aged 3 years 1 month and 18 days.

Vital Records, Madison (1816) & Broome (1857) Counties

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 8, 1816

Marriages

On Sunday last by H. Williams, Esq. Mr. Abner Cobb of Bloomfield [Ontario Co. NY] to Miss Lucyt Holmes of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Same day by the same, Mr. Luke May to Miss Betsey Shapley all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 10, 1816

Marriage

On Sunday evening last by H. Williams, Esq. Mr. Elijah Smith to Miss Mary Smith all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 24, 1816

Marriages

On Sunday the 14th inst. by Elder Bennett of Homer, Mr. Gardner Grinman to Miss Betsey Savage both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

On Sunday the 14th inst. by Daniel Weed, Esq., Epaphsus Leet to Miss Harriot Thompson all of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

On Tuesday the 16th inst. by Elder John Peck of Cazenovia, Mr. Solomon Saterly to Miss Sally Dye of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY]

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Bradford, Mr. James Humphrey to Miss Catharine Winne daughter of Daniel I. Winne, Esq.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 21, 1816

Notice

Whereas my wife Rebecca [Messenger] has absented herself from my bed and board without any cause or provocation, I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Joseph Messenger, Jun. DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] February 14, 1816.

Union News, Union, NY, November 5, 1857

Death

The Madison County Observer gives an account of a shocking occurrence that transpired a short time ago by which Mrs. Mary Mattson, wife of W.G. Mattson came to her death.

It appears that on the night in question, her husband being absent, she retired to rest in company with Miss Eveline Marquissce.  About 4 o'clock next morning feeling unwell, she rose to procure some medicine, after which she again laid down, leaving a candle burning on a stand near the heard of the bed.  By some means the light would seem to have been overturned on the floor and to have set the valance on fire, the flames from which, caught the upper portion of Mrs. Mattson's night clothing.  Starting from her slumber and finding her dress on fire she rushed frantically through the house, pursued by her companion, who with true heroism and forgetful of her own peril, caught Mrs. Mattson and succeeded in tearing the burning garments from her person and extinguishing the flames.  In doing which however, her right hand was severely burned.  Mrs. M. was so badly burned, her body being literally roasted, that no hope could be entertained of her recovery, and after lingering until 9 o'clock Saturday evening she expired.  Her age was about 22 years.  She leaves two children, the youngest but 8 or 9 months old.

Union News, Union, NY, November 12, 1857

Marriages

At the parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 4th instant, by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. George Cleveland of Union to Miss Mary Austin of Maine [Broome Co. NY].

Also, on the 5th instant, by the same, Mr. Calvin C. Simons to Miss Sarah S. Hornbeck both of Union [Broome Co. NY].

In Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY], November 6th, by Rev. G. Gates, Mr. Nathan B. Pellett of Spencer, Mass. to Miss Mercy E. Morgan of Nanticoke.

Union News, Union, NY, November 26, 1857

Marriage

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] Nov. 18 by the Rev. W.H. King.  Mr. John J. King to Miss Elvira Perry all of Owego.

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

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 4, 1831

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] last evening, Mr. Martin Moore aged 87 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 11, 1831

Marriage

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. McCalley, Mr. Daniel Barlow to Miss Nancy Redfield all of Stamford.

Death

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mr. Elias Osterhoudt in the 72d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 18, 1831

Marriage

On Sunday evening last, by Martin Leet, Esq. Mr. Salmon Jackson to Miss Sarah Ann Flint all of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the [1st] inst., Ruth Ann Ludington, widow of Samuel Ludington in the 86th year of her age.  She had been in the habit of sleeping alone, as she objected to anyone sleeping with her.  On the evening previous to her death, she retired as usual to her room and the next morning was found lifeless on the hearth, with one side of her face considerably burned.  It is the opinion of the family that she fell dead, as there appeared no marks of struggling.  She was beloved by a large circle of acquaintances while living, and her death will be truly lamented.  But she left the Christian's consolation that she is with her God in peace.  "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as know not, the Son of Man cometh."

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 25, 1831

Marriage

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst., Mr. William O'Conner to Miss Jane Ann Faulkner.

Death

In Colchester on the 11th instant, Mrs. Phebe [Francisco] wife of John Francisco, aged 20 years, after a short but severe illness.  She died in hopes of a better inheritance with her God.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 21, 1879

Marriages

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Hayward, Pomeroy Couse of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Emmer Hulburt of Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY].

 In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Chas. H. Gardner of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ettie M. Hawks of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 9th, by Rev. A.S. Clark, D. DeWitt Bowen and Miss Etta Cook  both of Laurens.

At the home of the bride's mother in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] February 12th, by Rev. A.J. Cook, Albert D. Beech of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Bertha K. Gardner of Hartwick.

At the home of the bride's parents in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Wednesday evening, February 12th, by Rev. A.J. Book, Horace J. Parr and Miss Mary H. Russell both of Hartwick.

At the parsonage in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] February 16th, by Rev. S.M. Cook, Albert P. Irish and Miss Jennie H. Harlow, both of Oaksville.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] February 13th by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Zaccheus Tobey, Jr.  of Morris and Miss Vina H. Newton of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] February 9th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, David Powers and Mrs. Maria Holmes. 

At the Congregational Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19 by Rev. Dr. Brooks, President of Madison University, assisted by Rev's Pelton, Scoville, Taunt and VanDusen, Miss Mary H. Grant and Rev. Smith T. Lord of Greene; Miss Flora R. Grant and H. H. Scott of New York; Miss Jennie L. Grant and Rev. William N. Richie of New York.

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] February 13th, Jacob Bixby aged about 70 years.  Mr. Bixby was well known in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and owned considerable property here.

In Chicago, February 16th, Frank C. Wyckoff formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] aged 31 years.

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] February 8th, Mrs. Theodore Foster aged 49 years.

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] February 9th, Mrs. Seth Fancher aged 84 years.

At Farmington, Ill., January 25th, Dr. John Gregory formerly of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] aged about 50 years.

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] February 15th, Mrs. George Angell aged 69 years.  she was mother to Mrs. Wm. H. Morris of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] February 6th, Fannie [McCall] daughter of Horace McCall, aged 35 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 13th, Mrs. Johnson, sister of the late Elisha Shepherd of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] aged 80 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 17, Eliza [Martin] wife of Wm. Martin, aged 49 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19, Mary E. Griswold aged 54 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 14th, Abram Reynolds aged 73 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 15, Samuel Eells aged 80 years.  

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 17, Sally [Fitch] widow of the late Nathaniel Fitch in the 81st year of her age.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 16th, Mrs. Phoebe E. Gaylord aged 62 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 16, Oliver Adams aged 75 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19 of congestion of the lungs, Erastus Powell aged about 70 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 15, Anson Locke aged 73 years.

John Rogers Wilkins one of the pioneer stage men of this state, died in Albany [Albany Co. NY] last Sabbath.  In 1837 he located at Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] and became proprietor of the Albany and Syracuse Turnpike Company.  He also established a stage line to Oneonta and held an interest in the Cherry Valley and Cooperstown stage Company.   Mr. Wilkins was 75 years of age.

Last Saturday, Mrs. Sylva Jackson of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] fell downstairs, breaking her neck and producing instant death.  While the body was being examined by friends, marks of violence were discovered upon the neck.  The lady's son, with whom she lived, was arrested upon the charge of murdering his mother.  Blood has been found upon his clothing, also a hatchet and pick handle in the same condition.  The postmortem examination and the testimony of the surgeons go to show that the woman was murdered.

The Charlotte Valley News is responsible for the announcement that John T. Hummell a former merchant of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and well-known throughout this section a few years ago as an auctioneer, was recently hung in Texas.  Some two or three years ago he left a respectable wife and child and eloped with a young woman to "parts unknown," but recently he turned up in Texas as one of their most noted horse thieves and desperadoes.  Not long since he was caught in the act of stealing a horse and was seized by a mob who "strung" him to the first place they found, thus ending a most miserable life.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  A telegram was received here last Saturday from Pennsylvania, that Hiram Bush formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY] was dead.

News Item

It will be remembered that last summer we gave an account of a man named Samuel Avery, leaving his family here [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] and becoming intimate with a Mrs. Van Alstyne of Starrucca, Pa.  Avery was employed upon a farm and Mr. Van Alstyne was away from home much of the time.  Avery's intimacy with the wife was remarked and one day when Mr. V. came home, he was met coldly by his wife who treated him indifferently until his death a few weeks later.  After the funeral it was charged that Mrs. Van Alstyne poisoned her husband.  She was arrested and lay in jail until her trial week before last.  The jury after being out ten minutes, returned a verdict of not guilty. Avery left the country months ago, and his whereabouts are unknown.

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

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 6, 1837

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Egbert Olcott Esq. of West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY], Cashier of the Watervliet Bank, to Miss Mary E.L. White, oldest daughter of the late Doct. Delos White.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 20, 1837

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bowdish, Mr. Henry D. Baker to Miss Ann Mariah [Rudd] daughter of Mr. Jonathan Rudd.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 27, 1837

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday morning the 22d instant, Mrs. Ellen Keeling aged 67 years, wife of Mr. Isaac Keeling, and a native of Staffordshire, England.  The deceased had been for many years a member of the Episcopal church to which she was strongly attached.  The bereaved, who survive to lament the loss, have great reason, however, to be comforted by the assurance that the loss is theirs alone.  Her's is infinite gain, all that gain which is comprised in the declaration, "blessed are the dead who died in the Lord."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 11, 1837

Most Melancholy Accident

It becomes our painful duty to record one of the most heart-rending accidents which took place on Thursday the 5th instant, at Otego [Otsego Co. NY] in this county, that has ever fallen to our lot.  The particulars are communicated to us by James Follet, Esq., who left Otego on Friday last.  

It seems that the day previous (Thursday) Deacon Josiah Chance left his home in Sidney, Delaware County [NY] with his family, consisting of six persons - himself, wife and three children, two girls and a boy, and a young lady by the name of Patience French, a resident of his family, in a two horse wagon for the purpose of attending a meeting to be held at that place on that day.  When they had arrived at the top of the hill on the east side of the river, a short distance from the village, the horses suddenly took fright from the fore board of the wagon falling out and started down the hill at the height of their speed.  Soon after the horses started, Mr. Chance, who was driving at the time, slipped from his seat and was immediately precipitated under the wagon, still continuing his hold of the reins, and in this condition was dragged a distance of fourteen rods, when he let go.  The horses kept on at full speed, until they arrived at the bridge, which crosses the river at the bottom of the hill, when the wagon came in contact with a corner of the bridge, throwing the whole of the occupants out with great force, and killing instantly, Miss French, the young lady alluded to above.  One of the girls was afterwards found near a fence, a considerable distance from the bridge having been thrown over the embankment which constitutes a part of it, in a most deplorable situation - being awfully bruised, and entirely senseless.  Mrs. Chance and her other two children , providentially escaped immediate death, though it is feared that the injuries which they have thereby received will eventually result in such a calamity.  Mr. Chance was taken up for dead, but after a short time exhibited signs of life, and when our informant left, there was but slight hopes of his recovery.  On examination, one of his legs was found dreadfully mangled and stones of considerable size were extracted from the flesh which had become embedded during the time he was drown on the ground.

The wagon, we understand, was literally smashed to pieces with everything in it, and the horses were not arrested until they had got into the village.

The sufferers were conveyed to their home on Friday morning last and the lacerated and disfigured corpse of the estimable young lady, Miss French, was consigned to its last resting place, in the afternoon, amid the regrets of many, whose sympathies and feelings were touched by this sudden and afflictive dispensation.

Mr. Chace is about 60 years of age and a valuable and much respected member of society.

We understand that every assistance that could possibly alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate victims, or that their situation seemed to require, were promptly and cheerfully administered by the inhabitants of Otsego. Otsego Republican

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 18, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Chester G. Cross to Miss Phebe Dutcher.

Death

In Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. Uriah H. Prime, aged 24 years.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, September 19, 1872

Marriage

BABCOCK - JONES:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 4 by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Frank Babcock and Miss Maggie E. Jones, all of West Eaton.

Deaths

STEBBINS:  Near Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 17, very suddenly, Josephine [Stebbins] daughter of Jabez Stebbins, aged about 30 years. Funeral at the home 10 A.M. Thursday.

As we go to press, we learn of the painful and sudden death of Miss Josephine Stebbins, daughter of Jabez Stebbins, of this town and niece of our friend and townsman, John Stebbins.  It seems that Miss S. in the morning felt unusually well until after breakfast and at about 7-1/2 o'clock laid down, complaining that she felt ill, and died at 9 o'clock the same morning from the effects of the paralysis.  The bereaved friends have the sincere sympathy of their neighbors and acquaintances.

DOWNING:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 13, Frances Miriam [Downing] youngest daughter of Roswell B Downing.

ROE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 4, of consumption, Mrs. Anna H. Roe aged 29 years, 9 months and 8 days.

BRANAGAN:   In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 7, Charley H. Branagan aged 1 year and 3 months.

NORTON:  In Moravia, Cayuga Co. [NY] Sept. 4, Miss Nettie Norton, daughter of Joseph G. Norton, Esq., of Erieville [Madison Co. NY], aged 25 years.

Erieville, Madison Co. NY:  The remains of Miss Vernetta Norton were brought to this place on Thursday the 5th inst. and were consigned to the final resting place during the day following. She was an only daughter of Joseph G. Norton Esq of this place and was in the twenty-sixth year of age when she died.  Her father, two brothers and her more distant relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in this their day of mourning.

BLOSSOM:       In St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, Rufus Blossom, Esq. in the 85th year of his age, formerly a resident of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

Madison, Madison Co. NY:  Intelligence has just reached here that Rufus Blossom, Esq. formerly a resident of this town and more recently a resident of St. Louis, Mo. was struck down with paralysis from which he never recovered.  He died on the 8th inst. in the 85th year of his age.  Having retired from business on taking up his residence with his sons, D.C. and H.M. Blossom, of St. Louis

MARKS:  Chittenango, Madison Co. NY:  Our citizens were startled on Monday of last week by the announcement that Wm. Marks of the firm of Marks & Bettinger meat dealers was dead.  The circumstances are these.  Mr. Marks had been quite unwell for several days; had been confined to the house and under the doctor's charge, but to all appearance was recovering, and on the morning of his death he got up and dressed himself and was about the house until ten o'clock, when he returned to his room and went to bed again, and remained there apparently comfortable until half past 11 o'clock, when his wife assisted him to dress for dinner.  After partaking of the refreshments and laying down again he was taken with spasms in which he died. The deceased will be missed as he had many friends in this community.  His family have the sympathy of the people in their sad bereavement.

MORRISON:  James H. Morrison of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] was found dead in his bed on Friday last.  His death, it is supposed, resulted from an overdose of laudanum, as a phial containing that substance was found by his side, and he was in the habit of taking it at times.

Vital Records, Chenango (1822) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 16, 1822

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber January 1821, John Comstock an indentured apprentice, aged about 17 years.  The above reward, but no charges, will be paid in his being returned to the subscriber.  All persons are forbid harboring, employing or trusting him on penalty of the law.   Jesse Whiting, Guilford [Chenago Co. NY] January 15th, 1822.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 23, 1822

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] last evening by the Rev. McBush, Mr. Henry Balcom to Miss Mary Honeywell.

At Williamsburgh, Livingston County [NY], on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Cummings of Rochester, Garrit Smith Esq of Peterborough [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ann Fitzburgh daughter of Col. Fitzburgh of the former place.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Anthon, Mr. Robert Shearman, merchant, to Miss Maria Sherman daughter of the late Mr. Waits Sherman of New York.

Deaths

At Baltimore, Gen. Richard K. Heath distinguished for his deeds of bravery as well as those of humanity.  [At Baltimore, on the 12th December, General Richard K. Heath, who so nobly defended that city during the assault by the British during the late war. Arkansas Gazette, Little  Rock AR Feb 9, 1822]

At Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] Mr. William Pendleton a patriot in the revolutionary war, aged 71.

At New York, --areat Gardinier, Esq, counsellor at law.

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Died in the town of Willet, Cortland County [NY] on the 13th inst. after a short but painful illness.  Mrs. Mary Fisher wife of Mr. John Fisher, Jun. and daughter of the late Capt. Robert Willson of Philadelphia.

The death of Mrs. Fisher excites in those whose feelings are ardent, and who look through the glittering vistas of pleasure and prosperity to the gilded dreams of distinction and eminence, a sentiment which emphatically says,

"And false the light on glory's plume / As fading hues at eve'n; / And love and hope and beauty's bloom,  / Are blossoms gather'd for the tomb. / There's nothing true but heaven."

The deceased possessed a mind well cultivated and talents, genius and mental endowments which were truly extraordinary.  But this brilliant luminary in the female horizon is forever set.  Her friends will no more be enlivened by her wit and vivacity, nor will their tastes be refined and their minds improved by her superior requirements, but the feeling heart will never cease to vibrate when contemplating her uncommon powers to charm and improve the understanding.  She had been for a year or more past secluded in a great measure from congenial society with little else to wed her to life but the ardent affection of an amiable husband. She was soon to remove where she could enjoy the society of which she was the pride and ornament.  but Alas!  death has interposed his unrelenting mandate - the grave has closed upon her earthly hopes and prospects and her friends are left to mourn and lament that she has been taken from them thus prematurely. the dispensations of Providence, however, are wisely ordered and to them we are bound to submit without a murmur.

The deceased was brought to this village where her funeral obsequies were performed and her remains consigned to the tomb, amid the tears of her relations and the responsive sympathies of her numerous friends and acquaintance.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 6, 1822

Marriage

"Happy the youth that finds the bride, / Whose birth is to his own alh'd, / The sweetest joys of life. "

At Abington Pa. on the 20th ult. Dr. William Nichols formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cibyl miller daughter of the Rev. John Miller.

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] very suddenly on the evening of the 2d inst. Mr. George Lawton aged 76 years, formerly from Newport, Rhode Island.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 20, 1822

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Mrs. Juell aged 75 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 27, 1879

Marriage

On Thursday, February 20th, by the Rev. Newell Woolsey, Wells D. Jefferson McGowan to Mary Murphy all of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 24th, Anne Lumis aged 33 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19th, of congestion of the lungs Edward Holiday aged 79 years, 8 months.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19th Esther W. Lathrop widow of the late James E. Lathrop in the 76th  year of her age.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 20th., Jennie M. [Benjamin] daughter of Ezra M. & Helen M. Benjamin, aged 2 years, 1 month and 10 days.

At Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, Feb'y 14th, in the 71st year of her age, Elizabeht Fenimore [Beall] widow of the Hon. Sam'l W. Beall and daughter of the late Isaac Cooper of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

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At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], Feb 15th, 1879, Mrs. George Angell aged 69 years and 4 months.

Mrs. Angell had long been a resident of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], and a life of purity and uprightness work her many friends.  Of a charitable and sympathetic nature, she never failed to assist the suffering or alleviate the sorrows of the distressed, if possible so to do.  She bore her long illness uncomplainingly, dying as she had lived, calmly and peacefully.  Slowly and imperceptibly, as it were, the sands of life ran out - death closing in like the twilight of a summer's eve.  Although our aged friend has gone out from our midst, yet there are treasured up in memory's casket, bright mementoes of a life richly freighted with kind and generous deeds. The reward of the just awaits her, a glorious resurrection and a blissful immortality.

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Rev. Reuben Nelson D.D. whose death occurred in New York on the 20th was for many years an active and leading spirit in the Methodist church.  Born in Andes, this State, [Delaware Co. NY] in 1818, he received an academic education at Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY].  He joined the methodist church at the age of 15, and two years later was licensed as an exhorter.  He was a local preacher at 18 and entered the Oneida conference as an itinerant when 20.  For a brief period, he was principal of the Otsego Academy at Cooperstown.  In 1848 he founded the Wyoming Conference Seminary at Kingston, Pa and was its first principal holding the position for 10 years.

Dr. John Gregory died in Farmington, ILL., a short time since of apoplexy, aged 57 years.  He was a former resident of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

Early History of Binghamton, Broome County, NY (1849)

 Early History of Binghamton, Broome County, New York

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 11, 1849

The village of Binghamton was first surveyed in 1800.  It was surveyed a second time in 1808, and in 1835 a full and complete survey was made by William Wentz, Esq. our present [in 1849] competent surveyor.  From this survey a map was made in 1836 by F.B. Tower.  The extent of the village was then fixed at about two miles east and west, and one and a half north and south.

The place on which Binghamton stands is classic ground - consecrated by the recollections of the Revolution.  Here encamped a brigade of American troops under the command of Gen. James Clinton on their march to join a large division of the army under Gen. Sullivan moving against the Indians.

John Rush, the well-known Revolutionary hero, who but a few years ago departed from among us, was in Sullivan's expedition, and was in the detachment that was sent from Tioga to Meet Gen. Clinton. During a portion of the Revolutionary War, he belonged to the body guard of General Washington.  He was one of the guards over Major Andre, after his capture.  He was appointed to escort Lord Cornwallis after his surrender.

Clinton, on his march, destroyed the Indian settlement at Oquaga and one or more of their villages on the Chenango River.  The first while settlers found the vestiges of an Indian village on the west side of this river, about three miles above Binghamton.  In this vicinity cannon balls were found, the marks of musket shot, the remains of Indian forts, and other indications of those bloody strifes which marked the track of the white man to place & power over the deserted wigwams and extinguished council fires of the unfortunate Aborigines.  More than half a century has since passed away! and few of that early day survive among us.  But recently a lingering link that bound us to those rude times was snapped! and soon the wave of another generation will sweep away the yet trembling survivors of that revolutionary period.  Time moves on and heeds not the wrecks in its pathway. The wilderness has been converted into fruitful fields.

Our graceful village has risen from our rivers like the fabled Goddess from the Ocean.  We are now [in 1849] a smart little town of 5000 souls (with perhaps a few exceptions) snugly seated at the depot of the Chenango Canal, and at the present terminus of the New York & Erie Railroad which leads us to the great Emporium.  We have churches, stores, artisans in abundance and all the comforts with many of the evils of civilized life.

With the opening buds of spring, a new tide of enterprise and growth has set in upon us.  Introduced to our attractive valley by the facilities presented by our Railroad, businessmen from other sections of the State are selecting their residences among us.  Our step in the path of prosperity is firm and elastic, our spirit buoyant and our hope by no means "small."

Already in the clear distance of the future we see the rising shadow of a proud and stalwart city, the half-way breathing place of the iron horse, as he strides along from the Atlantic to the Lakes.

May no cloud darken the glowing picture; nor the hand of fate cut into smaller fractions, our slice No. 2!

Vital Records, Broome (1849) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 4, 1849

Marriage

At the Presbyterian Church in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday Evening last, by the Rev. J. Humphrey, Mr. Benjamin R. Sturges formerly of Chicago, Illinois, and Miss Sarah A. Griffis of Montrose, Pa.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mary Benedict, relict of Dea. Lewis Benedict, late of Verona, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] aged 63.  Funeral at the house of Wm. S Benedict at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 25th March, Miss Emma E. Clark, daughter of Ezekiel H. and Nancy Clark, aged 17 years.

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The Albany Journal copies from the Atlas the following notice of the death of this gentleman.  He formerly studied law with Hon. John A. Collier in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and was the nephew of Messrs. Jacob and Locy Halstead.

"We are pained to announce the decease of John E. Hermans, Esq.  He expired last evening at his residence in Dallius Street in the 29th year of his age.  Two months since, while in the discharge of his duties as clerk of the Court of Appeals, he was struck down by paralysis.  He rallied and his fine flow of spirits and his ambition to return to his official duties, spread the belief among his many friends that he would recover, and brought hope again to the loving circle of home. The hope was destined to be blasted.

A second attack struck him down and he did not survive twenty-four hours.  His untimely death spreads the cloud of a great sorrow over his kindred and friends.

He was a democrat of uncompromising integrity, a gentleman of intelligence and intellect and in all the relations of life, whether official or otherwise, a true man.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 11, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] by the Rev. Doct. Andrews, on the 4th inst. William Stow Esq. son of Deacon Stow, to Ann Eliza Patterson daughter of William M. Patterson Esq. all of this village.

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 1st inst. by Samuel M. Hunt, Esq., Mr. Ira Packard and Miss Martha N. Cleaveland both of Union [Broome Co. NY].

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] March 29th by Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Charles M. Baker of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Diantha Sornborger of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 3d instant, Mrs. Polly De Witt wife of Mr. Thomas De Witt, aged 61 years.

At Saratoga Springs [Saratoga Co. NY] on Sunday the 1st inst. of apoplexy, Mrs. Washington Putnam one of the proprietors of the Union Hall, in the 50th year of his age.

At Milwaukie, Wisconsin, Susan [Hubbell] wife of Levi Hubbell and daughter of the late Simeon De Witt.

At Elmira, Chemung Co. [NY] on the night of the 22d ult. John P. Shapley Esq. aged 29 years.  Mr. Shapley was born in Oxford, Chenango Co. [NY] and studied law with William M. Patterson of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY]. After obtaining license to practice, he removed to Corning, Steuben Co. [NY] where for one of his age he had acquired a large practice and a bright reputation for legal learning and professional skill.  Mr. Shapley was a warm-hearted friend, a good citizen and died universally regretted by all who knew him.

Last evening (4th) Charles A. Pratt eldest son of Nathaniel P Pratt, aged 17 years.

The body of Ann Thompson whose disappearance form her house at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] on the 20th March last we published at the time, was found yesterday (April 6) in the Chenango River, at Crocker's Mills about six miles from this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 13, 1858

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 6th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. John D. Deming to Miss Louisa Sullivan both of Oneonta, N.Y.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Delaware Co. [NY] Oct. 5th, by Elder John Smith, Jr., Mr. Thorn Anderson to Miss Harriet Colgrove both of Franklin.

Death

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 29th, Elizabeth [Babcock] aged 71 years 6 months and 20 days.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 20, 1858

Marriages

Sabbath Evening, Oct. 17th at the residence of Joseph Manning, Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] by Rv. WG. Queal, Mr. James A. Badeau to Miss Olvie L. Manning both of Westford, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 3d at the house of the bride's father, by Rev. Wm. P. Byer, Mr. Asa Kelsy of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Amelia A. Judd of Otsego.

Death

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 12th, Mr. John Brimmer in the 75th year of his age.  the deceased was barn in Rensselaer County [NY] where he spent the first 33 years of his life.  In 1797 he removed to Otego, when the country was comparatively new, and purchased a farm on which he lived 61 years until he was removed by death.  He established a reputation for probity, honesty, virtue and Godly sincerity; lived in peace with his fellow beings and died at peace with his God.  Blessed with good health and a strong constitution he was emphatically a laboring man throughout the entire period of life.  The present season he has taken care of a garden, raised 78 or 80 bushels of potatoes besides attending to other domestic affairs.  But the strong, the healthy, the laborious man, has at length fallen.  "The silver cord is loosed."  "The golden bowl broken." "The pitcher broken at the fountain," and "The wheel broken at the cistern."  His funeral was attended on the 14th and a sermon preached by Eld. J. Smith, Jr. of Oneonta, from Job 5, 35, "They shall come to the grave, &c."

Vital Records, Broome (1849) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 7, 1849

Death

Suddenly at Harpursville [Broome Co. NY], on the 20th February ult. Julia [Northrop] in the 14th year of her age.

She hath gone in the Spring time of life, / Ere the sky had been dimmed by a cloud, / When her heart with rapture of love was yet rife, / And the hopes of her youth were unbowed / From the lovely, who loved her too well; / From the heart that had grown to her own; / From the sorrow which late over her young spirit fell, / Like a dream of the night she hath flown; / And the earth hath received to its bosom its trust / Ashes to ashes, and dust unto dust.

As the bird to its sheltering nest, / While the storm on the hills is abroad, / So her spirit hath flown from this world of unrest / To repose in the bosom of God; / Where the sorrows of earth never more, / May fling o'er its brightness a stain, / Where in rapture and love it shall ever adore, / With a gladness unmingled with pain; / And its thirst shall be slacked by the waters which spring  / Like a river of light, from the throne of the King.

There is weeping on earth for the lost! / There is bowing in grief to the ground! / But rejoicing and praise mid the sanctified host; / For a spirit in paradise found! / Though brightness has passed form the earth, / Yet a star is newborn in the sky, / And a soul hath gone home to the land of its birth, / Where are pleasures and fullness of joy! / And a new harp is strung, and a new song is given, / To the breeze that floats o'er the gardens of heaven.

News Items

Information Wanted

Mr. James Doyle, whose family resides about two miles west of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], left his family one Sunday morning about two months since, without informing them of his intention, or without a cent to support them and has not been since heard from by them.  His wife, who is in poor health, with an infant but three weeks old in her charge and destitute of means of subsistence desires to know where he is.  He is of middling height, rather slim, about 30 years of age has black hair and black eyes and when he left home wore black whiskers. any person knowing where he is would confer a favor on his family by informing them through a letter addressed to Gilbert Hill, Esq. Binghamton.  His wife thinks he went to Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY].

Information Wanted

Of Lawrence Milmore and his brother, Peter Milmore who arrived at New York in the Creole, from Liverpool [England], on or about the 6th of February last.  Their home was in the county of Sligo, Ireland. They have a brother and sister in this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] who desire to hear from them.  Any person who can furnish information of them will do a kindness by addressing Farrol Milmore, Binghamton, N.Y.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 14, 1849

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Paddock, Ebenezer Geer Esq. of Floyd, Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Harriet Ann Pardee late of Earlville, Madison Co. [NY].

Deaths

Suddenly, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. E. S. Tracy aged about 45.  Funeral at the Methodist E. Church on Sabbath next in the afternoon.

Suddenly, at Centre Lisle, Broome County [NY], Feb. 19th, Mr. Betsey [Deland] wife of martin Deland, aged about 44 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 21, 1870

Marriages

At the house of the bride's father, on the 15th inst. by the Rev. J.L. Ray, Mr. S.M. Sisson of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah R. Sarle of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. G.E. Flint, Mr. Albert E. Henman to Miss Abbey Cushman of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, Sept 8th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. James O. Hume to Miss Mary J. Robinson both of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In the town of Corning [Steuben Co. NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. E.P. Barnard, Sept. 8th, Mrs. Maria Bundy formerly of Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] aged 60 years.

At his residence near Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Chester Davidson in the 52d year of his age.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 6th, Myrtle May [Bixby] daughter of E.G. and Alice Bixby, aged 5 months and 20 days.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 9th, Mrs. Mary Hand wife of Charles Hand, aged 76 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 11th, Harry Dodge aged 76 years.

A son of George Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] aged three years was instantly killed on the 12th inst., while playing in a swing.  The beam that supported the swing broke and fell upon the child crushing his skull and killing him instantly.  The child was bright, active and gave great promise for the future.  The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

Samuel C. Lawson of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] died very suddenly a short time since.  He was in good health and went out to milk a cow, a little son accompanying him.  The latter went for a pail of water and when he returned Mr. Lawson was lying upon the ground quite dead. There were two or three slight bruises upon his face, caused by the fall.  He was 66 years old.  His first wife died several years ago and it is a singular circumstance that she suffered a stroke of paralysis, while milking the same cow, from which she never recovered.

Died in Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] Sept. 16th Elizabeth C. Seely aged 44 years.  Mrs. Seely, wife of Silas S. Seely, was formerly a resident of this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  She had been an invalid for a number of years and leaves a large circle of mourning friends.  The remains were brought to Morris [Otsego Co. NY] for interment in the Hillington Cemetery.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 28, 1870

Marriages

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st, by Rev. J.L. Ray, C.H. Gross of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Tuttle of New Berlin.

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 20th, by Rev. G.E. Flint, James Keath to Miss Harriet Colgrove all of Edmeston.

At Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th, by Rev. J.M. Todd, B.L. Huntlay of West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss S. Josie Bardick.

At Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY] Sept. 21st, James Pierce of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Carrington of Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY].

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 18th by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Edgar Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Bugbee  of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 7th by G.M. Peck, D. Porter Chapman to Miss Jane Wilbur both of Unadilla.

At the house of the bride's father, Sept. 9th, by Elder St. John, Wm. J. Van Namen to Miss Sarah J. Bundy all of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by Elder St. John, Henry G. Bundy to Miss Harriet L. Whitney all of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Sodus, N.Y. [Wayne Co.] Sept. 5th Hon F.A. Bolles of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Wealthy M. Smith Bryant formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 14th, Mrs. Franklin Bacon aged 42 years.

At Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 8th, Sarah [Beardsley] wife of Zacariah Beardsley, aged 63 years.

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 30, Charles W. Dingman and on the 6th, of Sept. Hattie L. Dingham the youngest son and eldest daughter of John Dingman.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 18th, Jacob Van Deusen, father of Henry Van Deusen of this village [Morris Otsego Co. NY] in the 84th year of his age.  His remains were buried in Hillington Cemetery.

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 18th, Alexander [Gifford] and Alexia [Gifford] twin sons of Nathaniel and Mary Gifford, aged 7 months.

On Monday last, David D. Marks and wife of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] were returning home from Middlefield and when near Westford village descending the hill, the horses became frightened and started to run, striking a water brake. Mr. M. was thrown out, and his feet became entangled in the lines, was dragged a long distance.  The wagon striking a fence, Mrs. M. was thrown out and severely wounded in the head.  At last accounts neither of them was expected to live but a short time. Since the above was put in type, we learn that the above couple died Sept. 21st of the injuries received.