Vital Records, Chenango (1822) & Broome (1849) counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 6, 1822

Marriages

At Hamburgh, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st ult. Mr. Mason W. Hughston of Sidney, Delaware County [NY] to Miss Ann Hunt daughter of Ransom Hunt, Esq. of the former place.

On the 27th ult at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Mr. Nathaniel Hughston of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Damres Morgan of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 3, 1822

Death

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Mr. Ezra Hill of the firm of Hill & Juliand.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 10, 1822

Elopement

Whereas as my wife Phebe Stoerk and children, has left my bed and board, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting them on my account after this date, under penalty of the law.  Luther Stoerk.  Coventry, April 6th, 1822.

News Item

Molly Macauly has received a pension from the legislature of Pennsylvania for services rendered in the revolutionary war.  She was a very brave soldier, and when under General Wayne, was accustomed to swing her sabre over her head and huzza for "Mad Anthony" as she called the general.  She held the office of Sergeant and was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine, which led to the discovery of her sex.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 24, 1822

Death

Died in the village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday last, Capt. Samuel Farnham aged 46 years.

The deceased had long suffered under the pains attendant on a lingering consumption, and for nearly a year past, had been confined to his room.  In health he became "reconciled to his God," and in sickness never shrunk from that dissolution which introduced his soul to a new and untried state of existence.  During the most distressing and painful periods of his illness, his mind was ever calm and placid, and he met death with philosophic fortitude and Christian resignation.

As a member of society, the loss of the deceased is already felt and will be deeply lamented.  Notwithstanding his indefatigable industry and attention to his own business, he was always ready to devote a portion of his time to the improvement and for the benefit of society.  He has left an afflicted wife on whom devolves the responsibility of advising, admonishing and educating her children, who with herself have sustained a loss that is irreparable. 

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 2, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Oliver W. Loomis to Miss Eunice Henriette Rugg all of Binghamton.

By the same, on the 26th inst. Mr. Washington Davis to Miss Angeline E. Brown both of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

On the 29th ult by John Witham Esq. at the residence of Mr. Adam Yager in Conklin [Broome Co. NY] Mr. Jonathan Dean of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Lana Edson of the former place.

At Sherburne [Chenango Co NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Jeremiah Holt of Chenango Broome Co. N.Y. to Miss Ann Williams of Columbus, Chenango Co. N.Y.

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] at the residence of her father, Andrew Shaw, Esq. on Friday April 20th, Mrs. Elizabeth Hart wife of Charles G. Hart, Esq in the 24th year of her age.

This young and interesting woman cut down in the bloom of her being - "Ere decay's effacing fingers / Had swept the lines where beauty lingers." was the youngest of three sisters who, one after another, within as many years, have fallen victims to consumption.  She was attacked by the insidious disease about a year ago and with Christian resignation and composure, she awaited it certain issue.

Though prostrated for many weeks with the fatal malady, her mind brightened as her body decayed and with a singular consciousness, she announced to her watching husband, an hour previously, the exact moment of her earthly dissolution.

Without an enemy while living, now dead, she leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to cherish the memory of her social and Christian virtues and to follow her in the "fullness of time," to her mansion in Heaven.

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On Sunday morning last, DeForrest Cary son of Sturges and Hannah Ann Cary, aged seven years.

At the residence of Matthew Ells, Esq. in Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY] on the 21st, Miss Frances C. [Hasbrouck] youngest daughter of Mathusalem Hasbrouck, formerly of this town [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] aged 18 years.

At the residence of her son, Cornelius Winans, in Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on Monday April 23d, Martha [Winans] widow of Abraham Winans, aged 87 years.

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It is our unpleasant duty to state that our county has been recently the scene of an appalling tragedy.  On Friday last (April 27) a son of James Houghtaling of Yorkshire, in the town of Lisle, Broome County, [NY], a boy only eight years old, cut off his father's head with an Axe!  The circumstances, as we have learned them, are as follows:  The father had been ploughing his field, and in a state of intoxication, left his team and lay down in a furrow.  The little boy took the -?- to the barn and while the father was thus lying, probably insensible, under the effects of liquor, literally severed his head from his body.  We learn that an elder brother witnessed the fatal act.  The boy, with blood on his person, immediately informed others of the deed and boasted that he had done it because the father had choked him the night before.  We learn that the deceased, though addicted to intemperance, had accumulated considerable property which is thus suddenly left to his family.  Some contradictory and suspicious rumors are afloat which we now forbear to mention.  The facts as related are almost incredible and we await with much interest the development of the truth of the Coroner's jury which was to have assembled the next day (Saturday).  The youthful and precocious destroyer of human life is probably too young to suffer the punishment awarded by the laws of the land to the murderer.  He will, we presume, be sent to some corrective institution where his early, but dangerous, propensities will have a salutary treatment.  The mother and son will be brought to our village today.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1858 & 1870)

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 3, 1858

Marriages

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, by Rev. Wm. Townsend Early, Mr. A. Story Gaskin of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss M. Louise Phelps of Oneonta.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 23d, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Mahuman Bugbee of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Malissa Gipley of Oneonta.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Thomas Taylor, Mr. Rensselaer Day of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Carr of Laurens.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 10, 1858

Marriages

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to the 3d of November at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Nelson Westcott to Miss Ruth M. Soule both of Milford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Benjamin Howe to Miss Sarah E. Severn, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY]

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 17, 1858

Marriages

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d of Nov. at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Melville Westcott to Miss Ruth M. Soule, both of Milford.

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Guy H. Haskin of West Laurens to Miss Fanny Pl Booth of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 24, 1858

Marriages

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Cleveland, Mr C.G. Babcock of Rockton, Ill. to Miss Lodema Gile of Brookfield, Madison County, N.Y.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of the bride by Rev. W.C. Byer, Mr. A.C. Scott of South Butler, Wayne Co. [NY] to Miss M. Louisa Holloway of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Lacon, Ill. on the 16th inst. Miss Emily R. Dellingham formerly ofn Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY in the 22d year of her age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. Miss Jane McKean aged 63 years.

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On Sunday morning last, near West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Benjamin Burrows was found dead.  He had by his side a bottle of the "orful critter," that causes so much misery and trouble to those who love Rum.  He was found by a boy who was out looking at his mink traps.  Quite a number of our readers know Ben.  His death should be a warning to all who use intoxicating liquor as a beverage.

Young man, do you suppose that when Ben commenced tasting of Rum, that he tho't he would ever become a drunkard and die the death of the drunkard?  No, he like you only now and then partook of the social cup.  But what was his end?  He died on the cold ground and for his companion in the hour of death he had the very thing that had dragged him down from the paths of virtue and usefulness.  Oh! young man stop and consider.  You too may die as has Ben.  You are fast treading the same paths which he trod.  Will you not at once stop tippling for the sake of your aged parents, who are doting on you in their old age, your sisters who love you, and above all for your souls sake, banish the maddening cup from your lips forever.  Rum, thou adversary of men's souls how long will thou be permitted thus to degrade our fellow beings and bring them down to the level with brutes. God grant that through his spirit he may work in the hearts of men, and they may arise in their might and put down the selling liquor business.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 12, 1870

Death

In Dover, Delaware, Sept. 15th, Polly Stevenson, mother of N. Stevenson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 19, 1870

Death

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 19, Peter Becker aged 65 years and 8 months.

Edward Duffy was killed at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst.  He was drunk and laid down on the railroad track and was run over.  His head was badly injured, both arms broken.  His injuries proved fatal at once.

A man by the name of John Lee fell from Lyon Brook Bridge [Chenango Co. NY], a distance of 160 feet on the 12th and was instantly killed.  He had been drinking and had just enough liquor in him to make him dare to do anything and while going through some pranks on the bridge, fell and was picked up a dead man.  He lived in Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 26, 1870

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 18th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, John Smith to Mrs. Lucinda Allen, both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. A. Griffin, R.B. Winslow to Miss Martha Gile all of Oneonta.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 11th, by Rev. H.N. Van Densen, James Cocket to Miss Floretta Sherman all of Laurens.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 18th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Delos H Whitney to Miss Hannah M. Strait all of Oneonta.

Deaths

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17th, Seth B Goodspeed aged 23 years.

In Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], Oct. 15th, Abraham Ackerman in the 83d year of his age.

In Unadilla Forks [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17th, R.L. Clarke, aged 23 years, 9 months and 17 days.

In Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 19th Julia A. Hunt [Beers] wife of Oliver Beers aged 39 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 15th, Phoebe A. [Williams] wife of W.S. Williams, aged 39 years.

On the afternoon of the 18th, Mrs. Eliza Ottaway of Westville [Otsego Co. NY] went out to dig some potatoes and not returning within a reasonable time, a dispatch found her lying stark dead.  She was quite an aged woman and heart disease is assigned as the cause.  Monitor

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On Wednesday, 12th inst., two boys of Mr. S.H. Chapin of this town [Fly Creek, Otsego Col NY] and one of Mr. Peter Edgett, were playing together, having been left at home alone.  Charles Chapin the elder boy, went into the barn and got a shot gun that was left loaded.  The Edgett boy aged 8 years took the gun and said he took off the cap and threw it away and then snapped it, when it exploded, the whole charge taking effect in the neck of Harvey Chapin on the left side, just below and grazing the angle of the lower jaw bone, severing the carotid artery on that side and partly the trachea, causing almost instant death.  A Coroner's inquest held by me, rendered a verdict of "accidental death by a gun in the hands of James F Edgett."

This is another instance of the carelessness of leaving a gun loaded in the house where there are small children in a position where they can get at it.  It was without doubt an accident, as the boys had been playing pleasantly all the time they had been together.  It is to be hoped that all will take a lesson form this sad occurrence.  The careless use of firearms is a too frequent cause of serious results and sometimes not altogether as accidental as was this.  J.K.L.  Fly Creek, Oct. 16.

Vital Records, Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 18, 1879

Marriages

DAVIDSON - GILMAN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15, 1879, by Rev. C.H. McAnuity, Mr. George Davidson and Miss Lucetta Gilman all of Sherburne.  

MATHEWSON - CRANE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 26, 1878, by the Rev. Mr. McDonald, Mr. Ezra Matthewson and Miss Nellie Crane.

Death

Mr. Joseph L. Bullis died on the 9th inst., at the age of 80 years and 5 months.  Mr. B. was born in Chatham, Columbia County [NY] and at 20 years of age removed to Otsego County [NY] where he resided until 1870 when he removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and has since resided with his son W.M. Bullis.  He was a man of sterling worth, modest deportment and much respected by all who knew him.  during the last few years, he has been a great sufferer but borne his affliction with stalwart fortitude and patience.  He was cared for and nursed by his son, W.M. Bullis and family with kindly solicitude and everything done that could be to relieve his sufferings.  His remains were carried to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and interred on Saturday last.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 23, 1879

Marriage

On Wednesday evening of this week, at the home of the bride in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], Mr. John L. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Emma M. Marshall, only daughter of Hiram Marshall.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Grummon.  The bride was very nicely dressed and we noticed at the reception one or two very elegant presents.  This couple, it seems, have wooed since babyhood and Cupid, who no doubt had an idea of his own, has at last consummated a union, which we trust will never be disturbed in its present harmonies - a union which the friends of both will unite in expressions of congratulation and wishes for their beatific prosperity through all their walk in life.  Among the invited guests were C.M. Priest, L.B. Clark, I.M. Curtis, S.S. Ehrich, Willard Hastings and yours truly.

Deaths

Sidney Center, Delaware Co. NY: Mrs. C. Benedict of Sidney, aged 74 years; Mr. McIntyre aged 72 years, and his wife aged 63, died January 13th.  The funeral services were held in this village on the 15th and 16th.  Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre were buried in one grave in Sidney Center Cemetery.

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15, Amanda [Bradbury] wife of Andrew Bradbury, aged 75 years. In the death of this lady, we are again reminded how rapidly the old and respected citizens of the town are passing away.  Mrs. Bradbury has been a resident of Guilford for over 40 years, for nearly four years has been an invalid and at times her sufferings have been intense.  Her active life was always filled with works and deeds of charity and the poor especially will remember her as their friend.  She leaves a husband and several children, all living in town, except Dr. Matthew Bradbury, of Mexico [Oswego Co. NY], who was here to attend her funeral.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 5, 1970

Marriages

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 27th, by Rev. O.K. Crosby, Sidney Tillson to Miss Sarah Card daughter of Wm. P. Card, Esq. all of this town.

At the residence of the bride's father in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 28th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Allen S. Backus to Miss Ella J. Folts.

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 27th, by Rev. C. Ayer, Henry C. Gregory to Miss Emogene Babcock.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 2k7th, by Rev. H.H. Fisher of Chaseville, Elisha Fisher to Miss Mary Steere both of Laurens.

At the home of the bride, Sept. 26th, by Rev. L.E. Marvin, William E. Russell of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to George Alger of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father on the 24th of Sept. by Rev. W.L. Thorpe, Edgar L. Vibber of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Hattie E. Wicks of Hartwick.

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 19th, after a severe illness of two weeks, Watey Jane [Potter] in the 28th year of her age.

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 8th, at the residence of her son, C.G. Hall, Mrs. Sarah [Hall] relict of the late Dr. Wm. G. Hall, aged 79 years, 2 months and 20 days.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Sept. 26th, Merlin Jackson brother of Daniel Jackson of this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] aged 68 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 25th, Mrs. Sally Richards aged 77 years.

In Deposit, Broome County [NY] Sept. 25th, Hattie E. [Carpenter] only daughter of James B. and Charlotte Carpenter, aged three years and twenty-two days.

In Geneva, N.Y. Sept. 26th, Miss Mary Palmer a resident of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] aged 77 years, 4 mo. and 5 days.  Her remains were brought here [Morris] for burial and the services were held at Zion Church on Saturday Oct. 1st.

A fatal accident occurred at Madison [Madison Co. NY] Monday morning Sept. 26th, whereby Mr. Thomas Johnson lost his life.  He went in company with another gentleman to the lake above Madison village for the purpose of washing his wagon and drove into the pond a short distance.  His horse became frightened at something, and in running went into very deep water where the bank was almost perpendicular, taking both of the men in the buggy with him.  One of the men succeeded in getting out, but Mr. Johnson was carried down and before help could be obtained and he found, life was too far gone to be restored.  The horse that was drowned was a valuable one.  Hamilton Republican.

On Sunday evening, Sept. 18th Samuel Huntington, Esq. of Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY], was attending a prayer meeting and while mingling his voice in songs and prayers was called.  He obeyed the summons and sank to rest in the 81st year of his age.

News Item

We were shown by J.M. Lull, Esq. on Friday last an old iron kettle, which had come into his possession the day before, which was once the property of his father.  This kettle has quite a history.  In 1776 the father of Mr. Lull lived some three miles north of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  The Indians becoming troublesome, he was obliged to leave this part of the country for some more thickly inhabited place.  Just before starting he took the above kettle together with several others and buried them in a corn field.  After being absent some five years, he returned; made search for the kettles, but bushes had grown over the field and although he made an instrument and perforated the field over, he could not find his kettles, and he supposed the Indians had dug them up and appropriated them to their own use.  But about fifty years afterwards the kettles were plowed up by Ezra Lull.  The one we saw was brought to the village to be sold for old iron, Mr. Lull getting an eye on the old kettle, thought best to save it for a relic and a reminder of those days that tried men's souls.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 15, 1879

Marriages

RICHMOND - SHARP:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8th, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. George H. Richmond of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Hattie R. Sharp of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

BLORE - MERITHEW :  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 2d, by Rev. H.G. Harned, Mr. B.R. Blore and Miss Ernie G. Merithew.

LEWIS - McFARLAND:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 26th, by Rev. H.W. Congdon, Mr. Edgar M. Lewis of Westmoreland N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Miss Minnie McFarland of Smithville.

Deaths

PHELPS:  At New Berlin Center [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 26th, Mr. Ely Phelps aged 73 years.

ST. JOHN:   In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31st, Mr. Heman St. John aged 86 years.

BALCOM:    In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY]  Jan. 6th, Hon. Ransom Balcom aged 60 years.

BACON:   In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 12th, Mrs. Cyrus A Bacon aged 89 years.

Cyrus A. Bacon died at his residence in this village  on the evening of Sunday, the 12th inst., at the age of eighty-nine years.  Mr. Bacon was the oldest resident of the village, and his career as a merchant at this place dates backward more than half a century.  No one now survives who was in business at so early a day.  The deceased until only a short time since could be seen daily upon the street, and engaged more or less in business.  Mr. Bacon held positions of local trust, he was Town Clerk for a number of years, Supervisor of the Town and Postmaster for nearly a quarter of a century.  In all his business and official relations, he sustained a high character for correctness and integrity, and as a citizen was   without reproach.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 16, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, W.R. Cole, in Willett [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 25th,  Asbey Eaton and Emma Cole 

At the residence of the bride on Tuesday evening, Jan 7th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Roswell Curtiss, to Mrs. Adelaide Carpenter all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]. 

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. Fred O. Barr of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Carrie P. White of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

 Deaths

In Afton  [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Mr. Cyrus  McMaster aged 77 years.

At his residence in Pitcher [Chenango co. NY] Dec. 27th, Col. Isaac B. Allen in the 82d year of his age.

Mr. Heman  St. John one of the oldest inhabitants of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] and a pensioner of the war of 1812, died on Tuesday of this week.  In these sporting  days it may not be amiss to mention that in his younger days Mr. St. John has a number of times walked from Catskill to his home in a day, a distance of one hundred miles.  Bainbridge Republican

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 18, 1879

Deaths

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Bradbury, wife of Andrew Bradbury died on Wednesday.  Mrs. Bradbury has been confined to the house since January 15th, 1875 and has been a great sufferer ever since.  Her age was 76; her funeral will be held at the house at 2 o'clock, Saturday.

Earlville, Madison Co. NY:  At about five P.M. Wednesday we learned the death of little Lizzie Williamson who has been for so long a time struggling with that dreadful disease, scarlet fever.  About seven that evening news came of the death of our much esteemed young townsman Jason M. Benton, another victim of the same disease.  Mr. Benton leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss.

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BILLINGS:  In Smyrna, N.Y. Jan. 9th, 1879, John F. Billings, having nearly completed his 78th year.

The son of one of the original settlers of Smyrna, John Billings, who came from Somers, Connecticut in 1797.  He was born in Smyrna, February 15th, 1801.  Settling on the farm near the place of his birth, he was married January 19th, 1825, to Miss Lucretia Crawe of Hamilton, N.Y.

Fifty-two years they traveled the journey of life together, when a sudden accident opened for Mrs. Billings the door into eternity.  During the last year of his life, Mr. Billings was a great sufferer and more or less helpless.  Though his disease was of an irritating nature, his last days were marked by unusual patience and resignation.  Of his children, two daughters died in early womanhood, three sons live in their native town, one on the homestead, the other lives in Smyrna village.  Thus, the sons of the original settlers are going away.  

On that street settled in an early day [by] Captain Felt.  His son, Asa Felt lived on the same farm, removing to Earlville previous to his death.  A neighbor was John Parsons.  His son Alfred Parsons succeed to the farm and has now removed to the village of Earlville.  Alpheus Hall settled on that street as did Noah Wood.  Solomon Hall succeeded to the homestead of his father Alpheus and died some years since.  Julius Wood lived and died where his father Noah settled.  There are many farms in Smyrna now in the hands of the third generation from those who cleared the primeval forest.  A few of the second generation survive, as Messrs. Harlow Billings, son of Joseph Billings; L.B. Collins, son of Joseph Collins; Thos. L. Wilcox, son of Lillibridge Wilcox; Henry Wilcox, son of Russell Wilcox; John Wilcox, son of John Wilcox, and perhaps a few others. Our fathers, where are they? Do they live forever?

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Owing to the crowded state of our columns in Wednesday's issue, we omitted to speak of the funeral of the late Nelson O. Wood, which occurred on Sunday last, from his late residence in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  The services were largely attended by his many friends and acquaintances from various portions of the County.  A special train left this village at one o'clock bearing with it about one hundred and fifty Masons, Knights Templar, and Odd Fellows, each in the regalia of these several organizations to take part in the funeral rites.  Teh services at the house were very impressively conducted by Rev. S. Scoville, at the close which, the last remains of the friend of all were looked upon for the last time, and the body was delivered to Norwich Masonic Lodge for burial in accordance with the request of the deceased.  The long procession of the regaled Brothers and plumed Knights bearing their dead to the tomb was an impressive and noble sight.  Arriving at the Plasterville cemetery, a large concourse of people assembled and reverently witnessed the burial.

Worshipful Master, David H. Knapp conducted the funeral ceremonies in accordance with the ritual of the Order, in a clear ringing voice, so that all the vast throng could unite in its spirit with becoming respect.  All the orders joined in depositing the evergreen and when the ceremony was concluded, Past Master, H.D. Mallory, acting as Chaplain, offered a most beautiful and touching prayer, partly ritualistic and adapted to the circumstances of the case.

The ceremonies concluded, the usual tribute was paid to the friends,2 and the Brothers from Norwich returned to their train and homes.

Vital Records, Otsego (1858) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 11, 1858

Marriages

At E.W. Batterson's in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st of March, James S. Burnside of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] to Ann Eliza Webb of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. C.V. Arnold of Sanford, Mr. S.D. Hulce senior editor of the Deposit Union Democrat to Miss Martha R Winchell of East Jewett, Greene Co. [NY].

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. L. W. Olney, Mr. Charles B. Knapp to Miss Ester Bullock all of Deposit.

Deaths

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Nelson Burchard aged 28.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 25th, Mrs. julia C. Bigelow aged 23 years.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, May 20, 1858

Marriages

On the 15th inst. by Rev. E.F. Jacobs, Mr. John Fitch of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] to Mrs. Betsy Houghtalin of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 16th by Elder J. Smith Jr. Mr. Francis Burgh of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Philips of Oneonta.

Deaths

In Croton, May 14, Mrs. Alvira C. Freer aged 55 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] May 5th, James Sloat aged 55 years.

News Item

Minnesota was admitted into the Union as a State on Tuesday by the passage by the House of the Senate bill by a vote of 157 to 38.  Thus, another star is added to the galaxy, the thirty-second State has been born and makes the seventeenth free State in the Union.  Minnesota has been admitted quietly, and in order.  No troubles like Kansas, her people are order loving and law abiding.  Before the close of the present session, Oregon will probably be admitted, as the bill for her admission passed the Senate on the 15th inst., by a vote of 35 to 17.  Thus, the Republic is gradually increasing in power and greatness and consequently in influence.  Our country already stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and will soon embrace the whole continent, whose millions of people will under the star-spangled banner find happiness and prosperity, knowing but one law, one county, one destiny.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 3, 1858

Marriages

In St. Matthew's Church in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.H. Norton, Rector, William Henry White of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Charlotte [Prindle] daughter of Zacariah Prindle of Unadilla.

On the 2d inst. at the house of the bride's father, by the Rev. O Ellerson, Mr. Charles M. Connelly to Miss Fanny Lesuer both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co. [NY] May 18, Henry Edgerton Esq., formerly of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and for many years a resident of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], aged 56 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d of May, Laura [Collins] wife of Jereb Collins in the 66th year of her age.

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Robert Gallup a soldier of the Revolution, died in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th ult. of extreme old age.  He was in his 98th year, and up to the hour of his death possessed all his faculties in a remarkable degree.  His services in behalf of our country, and the degree of respect entertained for his character, are fully portrayed in the proceedings of the citizens of our village had in reference to his decease.

Mr. Gallup took up his residence in Plymouth in this county [Chenango Co. NY] in 1807, where he resided for some years.  After a short residence in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] he came to this village [Greene] where he has continued to dwell until his death.

In pursuance of a resolution of our citizens at a public meeting held on Friday evening last, minute guns were fired, the flag displayed at half mast, and the bells tolled upon the occasion of his corpse leaving this village, on its way to Plymouth for interment.  The body was escorted by a large procession, accompanied with music to the bounds of the corporation.

Sittable honors were paid to the deceased as his remains passed through Oxford and Norwich.  At Norwich the fine Artillery corps of Capt. Tyrrell escorted the body through the town, amidst the booming of cannon.

On Sunday Capt. Tyrrell's Artillery went to Plymouth and assisted in burying the old Hero with appropriate military honors.

Thus, has passed away the last of that gallant band of Patriots who was a resident of this county.  But few remain - scarcely a hundred - of those gallant souls who serve to remind the present generation of the trying times of the past, and as one by one they drop from our sight we feel a mournful satisfaction in knowing that they have witnessed the joyful fruit of their labors and that their last hours are soothed by the grateful efforts of a free and happy people anxious to pay tribute to their valued services.  Lie quiet in your graves, ye heroic men.  Millions yet unborn shall do homage to your worth and speak your names with holy reverence. Chenango American

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 10, 1858

Marriage

At Horseheads [Chemung Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. T. McEllieny, Samuel C. Taber Editor of the Elmira Gazette to Miss Mary Jane [Bennet] daughter of George Bennet of Horseheads.

Death

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. David Wideman age 68 years and 9 months.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June   24, 1858

Marriages

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] June 8th, by Rev. W.T. Doubleday, J. Ralsey White M.D. to Miss Frances Millard of Butternuts.

At Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] June 15th by Rev. Mr. Doane, Cyrus S. Martin Editor of the Chenango Telegraph, to Ann Vernette Maydole daughter of D. Maydole, Esq., all of Norwich.

Deaths

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the  15th inst. Mrs. Jane Butler, aged 27 years.

In Unadilla [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. William Seaman in the 77th year of his age.

In Bellevue, Nebraska Territory ont he 3d inst. Thomas Nye aged 38 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1879

Deaths

STOKES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Edna Stokes aged 13 months.

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Willie Knowles aged 4 years.

BENNETT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 12th, William Bennett aged 23 years.

ACKLEY: At the residence of Garry Welton, in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Thursday Dec. 26, Mr. Lewis Ackley, aged 77 years.

KING:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] January 1st, 1879, Mrs. Burnice King wife of J.M. King aged 40 years and 9 months.

BULLIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of his son, W.M. Bullis on the 9th inst. Mr. Joseph I. Bullis aged 80 years and 5 months.  His remains were carried to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], his former residence, for interment.

WESCOTT:   At the N.Y. State Lunatic Asylum, Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Saturday evening, Jan. 11, 1879, Miss Cynthia Wescott aged 51 years.  Funeral at the residence of Mr. H.L. York, So. Broad Street, Wednesday Jan. 15th, at 1 o'clock P.M.

HASTINGS:  Earlville, Madison Co. NY:  The remains of Mrs. G.W. Hastings of Hamilton, Missouri, a former resident of this place, were interred in our village cemetery, on Friday.

BARSTOW:  Mrs. John Barstow died of consumption on Wednesday, aged 26 years.  The funeral services were held at the home of her mother in this village [Earlville, Madison Co. NY] on Friday.

Vital Records, Broome (1857) & Chenango (1879) Counties NY

Union News, Union, NY, December 24, 1857

Deaths

 In Maine [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 3d, Electa [Van Slyke] wife of David Van Slyke, aged 36 years and 8 months.

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

The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced.  Every other wound we seek to heal; every other affliction to forget, but this wound we consider it a duty to keep open.  This affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude.  Where is the mother who would willingly forget the infant that perished like a blossom from her arms though every recollection is a pang?  Who would root out such a sorrow from the heart?  Though they sometimes throw a passing cloud over the bright hour of gaiety or spend a deeper sadness over the hour of gloom; yet who would exchange it even for the song of pleasure on the burst of revelry.  No. There is a voice from the tomb sweeter than song.  There is remembrance of the dead to which we turn even from the charms of the living.

To Rhoda

The little crib is empty, / There oft we've seen thee lie, / So beautiful in thy deep sleep, / Emblem of purity. / And O how silent is the place, / Where of late we've heard thy voice, / In gleeful shout or merry laugh / Making our hearts rejoice.

Thy playthings lie around us, / The silent rattle here, / Gay toys and picture books are there / Ah, sure thou must be near, / Thy tiny pair of half worn shoes, / Thy lifelike dress of red / Thy chair and plate are vacant now / Sweet Rhoa art thou dead?

Our trembling hands enclose / Thy bright and clustering curls; / Millions of gold can't buy them, / Nor India's gens or pearls; / All that's left to mortal sight / Of thee, sweet Rhoda now; / Oh holy Father teach our souls / submissively to bow.

Father, forgive our anguish / Thy ways are ever just / Speak comfort to our broken hearts / For thee shall our trust be won / With thee her spirit liveth / So cherished and so dear. / Sent to us for a little while / Our earthly home to cheer.

Union News, Union, NY, December 31, 1867

Marriage

In this village [Union, Broome Co. NY], on the evening of Dec. 24th, by the Rev. S.F. Bacon, Mr. Charles Cooper to Miss Mary E. Day both of Union.

We received with the above notice a bountiful supply of the "good things." Beside seven or eight varieties of delicious cake, we received one whole loaf and a handsome present in Cash.  May joy, happiness and prosperity attend them as we know it will, and all others who so liberally remember the Printer.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 23, 1879

Marriages

WADE - JONES:  At the Eagle Hotel in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 20, by Rev. L.C Floyd, Mr. Sherman L. Wade to Miss Emily L. Jones, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

ROE - PARKER:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 17th by Rev C.B. Perkins, Mr. John C. Roe formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Beatrice E. Parker all of Binghamton.

POTTER - MANWARRING:  At the M.E. Parsonage in North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15th by Rev. H.W. Williams, Mr. Dwain Potter of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Manwarring of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

ANGELL - SMITH:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 15th, by Rev A.S. Hobart Mr. Charles A. Angell of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary L. Smith of Morris.

WARD - BELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15th by Rev. Frank W. Townsend, Mr. Hollis Ward to Miss Anna L. Bell.

Deaths

SEELEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 14th, Abigail [Seeley] widow of the late Silas Seeley, aged 57 years.

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Abigail Seeley, wife of the late Silas Seeley, was found by a neighbor lying on the floor of her residence on Albany Street in an unconscious state, on Monday afternoon last.  She had been engaged in washing, and as the fire was out in the stove, she must have been there for some hours.  It is supposed that she had an apoplectic fit.  She never recovered consciousness and died on the following Tuesday morning.

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LEWIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15th, Mary E. [Lewis][ wife of John C. Lewis, aged 36 years.

BRADBURY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15th, Amanda [Bradbury] wife of Andrew Bradbury, aged 75 years.

HARRINGTON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 9th, Mr. Gardner Harrington aged 91 years and 2 months, father of D. and B.F. Harrington.

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RHODES:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 16th, Mrs. Leonard Rhodes aged 64 years.

North Pharsalia, Chenango Co. NY:  The messenger of death has again come in our midst, seized his victim, and borne the precious burden, the spirit of our friend and neighbor, to its eternal home. Mrs. Leonard Rhodes is no more.  She died Thursday morning last, at ten 'clock.  The last osequies, dedicated to her remains, in behalf of her friends and relatives, were conducted at the F.M. Church on Saturday by Rev. John Barr, of Otselic, who preached a very interesting sermon, from 1st Timothy, 4:8.  Mrs. Rhodes was sixty-four years of age at her death.  Her disease had been a long and painful one.  Three years she has been afflicted with the dropsy, which never abated until her death.  Her remains were interred in the Cole Hill Cemetery.

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ROLPH:  In Sparta, Va. Mr. Reuben Rolph aged 67 years and 6 months, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

TERRELL:  In Sanford, Broome Co. [NY] Jan. 6th, Mr. Elias O. Terrell aged 68 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

KELLEY:  In Osage City, Kansas, Jan. 6th, Prof. John Kelley aged 47 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]