Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, October 17, 1872

Marriages

SNELL - SMITH:  At the M.E. parsonage in Vernon [Oneida Co. NY], Oct. 3, by Rev. J.W. Roberts, Mr. Jay H Snell of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sarah Smith of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

CAPELING - BIRDSEYE:  At the home of the bride's father in Oneida [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 8 by Rev. R.C. Fox, assisted by Rev. B.H. Brown, Mr. A.A. Capeling of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Ida A. Birdseye eldest daughter of Prof. L.H. Birdseye of the former place.

TRAVIS - SALISBURY:  Near Erieville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 7 by Rev. W.E. York, Charles M. Travis of Crawfordsville, Ind., consul-elect to Brazil and Mary D Salisbury of Erieville.

BLAKEMAN - DYE:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 9 by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. Lyman B Blakeman of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss G.A. Dye of Madison.

LOOMIS - GREENLAND:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 18, by Rev. Dr. Torrey, George Henry Loomis of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Cazenovia, and Amelia Maria Greenland only daughter of William Greenland, of Cazenovia.

BILLING - DENNISON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Alexander J. Billing and Miss DeEette Dennison all of Sherburne.

BENNETT - CLARK: In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Oct. 16 by Rev. A. Cocran, Mr. F.W. Bennett and Allie B. [Clark] only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Axzel Clark.

BENJAMIN - CURTIS:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 10 by Rev. G.W. Barnes, Frank Benjamin and Ida Curtis.

L:AWSON - ADAMS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 3, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Frank Lawson of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ellen Adams of DeRuyter.

SUITS - COOK:  In Cleveland, Sept. 29, by the Rev. E.N. Brown, Mr. Willie E. Suits and Miss Rena Cook both of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

KILTS:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 5, Mrs. Adda Kilts wife of Abram Kilts and daughter of Edwin and Almedia Wells, aged 19 years, 5 months and 13 days.

BURDWIN:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Oct 8, Deacon John R. Burdwin aged 85 years.

ROBINSON:  In Clyde N.Y. [Wayne Co.] Sept. 30, suddenly of paralysis of the heart, Wm. H. Robinson, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], aged 34 years.

MUNGER:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 28, Birdie [Munger] infant daughter of W.O. and S.B. Munger, aged 12 days.

KRUMBHAAR:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 8, Helen Ledyard niece of J.D. Ledyard and wife of the late Alexander Krumbhaar in the 61st year of her age.

ALLEN:  In Detroit [MI] Oct. 2, Amelia Maria [Allen] daughter of S.P. Allen, of the Chenango telegraph in the 31st year of her age.

BAYLEY:  In Fayetteville [Onondaga Co. NY], Sept. 23 Arabella H. [Bayler] wife of Rev. John Bayley in the 60th year of her age.

HORSPOLE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 29, Mr. John Horspole aged 22 years.

NOBLE:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] at the residence of her sister, Mrs. H. Frisbie, Oct. 7, Mary Noble, aged 85 years and 4 months.

BAILEY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 6, Mrs. Anna Bailey aged 81 years, 5 months and 3 days.

WILLIAMS:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 13, Sarah [Williams] daughter of Morris and Ann Williams, aged 21 years, 6 months and 27 days.

ELDREDGE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 28, Lester S. [Eldredge] only child of Enos S. Eldredge aged 4 months and 4 days.

ELDREDGE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] June 5, Adaliza F. [Eldredge] wife of Enos S. Eldredge, aged 36 years and 12 days.

SMITH:  Bouckville, Madison Co. NY:  Mrs. Mary Smith wife of John Smith, died at her residence on Peck St. in this place on the night of the 10th inst., and on the morning of the 12th her remains were placed aboard the cars to be taken to Clinton for burial.  Mrs. Smith's sickness was long and hard to bear, and long will the ladies of their neighborhood be gratefully remembered by Mr. Smith, for the many needed favors and kind treatment his poor suffering wife received from their ever-willing hands.  Mr. Smith has the sympathy of our citizens in his irreparable loss and bereavement.

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BURNS:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 5 of consumption, Maggie [Burns] eldest daughter of John and Bridget Burns, aged 18 years, 9 months and 3 days.

Mourn not for Maggie, mother, / Though to your hearts so dear; / Think she is free from pain and care, / And never know a tear.

Oh! Father cheer the stricken ones / Of those now left alone; / Send angels near to guard them / and guide their spirits home.

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HARRISON:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 3, Luella [Harrison] wife of Geo. B. Harrison and youngest daughter of Jerome Norton, aged 23 years.

Again, we feel the mighty King of terror has visited our community and has choses, as He is wont to, a shining mark.  Mrs. Harrison came among us about two years ago and in that short space of time her superior amiability and loveliness of character has won for her many warm friends, who deeply feel this mournful dispensation of providence.  Her death has been made doubly sad from the fact that through her short and painful illness she has been deprived by sickness of a mother's thoughtful care; and although kind friends and a loving and devoted husband have been there to interpret every need or wish, her affectionate nature missed that tender mother's hand and cheerful voice.  The afflicted friends have our heartfelt sympathies, and as a balm of consolation we would offer the thought that this fair flower has not been plucked to wither, but to live forever and ever in that better land, where the chills of winter never come. And as you are one by one called to pass through the dark valley, the smiles of the angel Luella will brighten the way and rob death of its sting.

The sun had gone out, / Our home was all dark, / The hearthstone was cold and drear, / When they bore her away / In that mystical bark, / That wife and that loved one so dear.

Cold surged the stream, / the waves lashed our feet; / And our hearts seemed to freeze with the spray, / As we saw the death angel / Toward Heaven retreat, / Bearing the soul of our loved one away.

Hark! a voice from yon Heaven / Just obscure from our view, / Where the feet of the risen one glide, / Softly whispers: "George, / Love, I will pledge you anew, / Our hearts death can never divide.

"I will ever by thy angel / To watch over and guide / Thy feet from the rough paths of slu, / At Heaven's gate I will meet thee, / Thy own trusting bride, / And welcome thee ever within.

"Farewell my dear parents / And sisters so found, / But it's not long divided we'll be; / The Lord was not willing / I should be with you long, / But soon you will all be with me."

H.C.P.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 13, 1879

Death

In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on Jan. 26th, 1879, Miss Elizabeth F. Loomis daughter of the late General Thomas Loomis, of Brownville, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.] and sister of Mrs. Dr. Rogers.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY: And still the good work goes on.  Mr. Frank Benedict of Ohio returned home Wednesday and Thursday Rev. E.T. Jacobs of Afton came up, and with a few short words united him to Miss Eugenia Corey with bonds that last until death does part.  May they live to celebrate their diamond wedding.

Miss Jennie Wilson formerly of this place [Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY] has committed the same crime with Roswell K. Palmerton MD. of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].  May they live to enjoy the bliss of wedding life to a good old age.

Deaths

A telegram from Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] announces the death of Mrs. Rufus Smith well known in this vicinity as "Aunt Hannah."  She has been failing some time and we understand her death was hastened by a fall in which her hip was broken.

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Jacob Bixby:  A prominent resident gone to his reward.

"A mournful office is thine, old bell! / To ring forth naught but the last end knell, / Of the coffin warm, as he passes by, / And thou seemest to say, / Ye all must die!"

Jacob Bixby was born in Milford, Otsego County [NY] March 18, 1809, and moved to this place in the year 1857.  His home was in the southern part of the village, where he breathed his last on Thursday night of last week.

Such announcements are of so frequent occurrence that we simply read them, perhaps exclaim "Ah well! another has paid the debt of nature," and then perhaps never think of the circumstance again.  But Mr. Bixby enlists our pen for more than a passing notice, as he had as much to do with the building up of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] as any other single person. At the time of his death, he was the builder and owner of eight houses in Bainbridge, nine in Oneonta, one in Masonville and one in the town of Sanford. These houses were all rented, except the one he occupied, and it kept him busy most of the time in attending to them and collecting his rents.  In his boyhood he learned the masons trade and by economy he amassed quite a fortune and of late years it was his pride to tell how he commenced a poor boy and come what would he always made it a point to save a shilling a week. The houses were all built when real estate was high, consequently the depreciation will cost a great sacrifice when his estate shall have been closed up.  He was one of the most prominent workers in town affairs and always took a deep interest in our school.  He was a man that was always accommodating yet very exacting, was prompt in all his business transactions and expected the same of those with whom he did business.

Mr. Bixby was conscious up to within two or three hours of his death and at noon of the same day attempted to write a letter to his sister who resides in Maine village, and supposed that he had completed it, but it was written in such a manner than nothing but the date line could be deciphered.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.F. Brown at the M.E. Church on Sunday morning last, at 11 o'clock and were largely attended by the people of the town. The sermon was from the text "We do all fade as a leaf," and was of deep feeling.  His remains were deposited in the cemetery at this place.  His death was caused from disease of the liver, and he was only sick about three weeks.

News Items

Rev. Mr. Manderville, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this village [Masonville, Delaware Co. NY] celebrated the seventy-ninth anniversary of his birth on Saturday the fifteenth inst.  Though so aged he is still doing effective work as a pastor.

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Our Early Settlers, Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY

Mrs. John Baxter [Mary J. Johnston], now in the 85th year of her age, occupies an important place in the biographical sketches of the inhabitants of this town.  She was the daughter of Col. Witter and Jane Johnston and was born in Sidney Plains, Feb. 1, 1795.  Her grandfather, Rev. William Johnston, who was a Presbyterian clergyman, was born in the north of Ireland, but was educated in Scotland and came to this country, locating at Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] at an early day, and in the year 1772, in company with his son, "Witter," who was then only 18 yrs. old and an Indian guide, explored the Susquehanna valley, selecting Sidney Plains as his future home, and were the first white persons that settled in this place.  He had the promise of six hundred acres of land from Mr. Bradstreet's patent, and after selecting a location he returned to Schenectady for his family, leaving Witter alone with the Indians till the following spring when he returned. 

Witter during the absence of his father lived with Indians occupying what is now known as the Indian knoll or mound, situated about one half mile west of the central portion of this village, but which was nearly destroyed by the building of the New York and Oswego Midland railroad which passes nearly through the center of it, and was used by them (with the exception of a small portion of the eastern section which is now owned by Jabez J. Rogers and who will undoubtedly preserve it from any further depredations) for grading up their road across the flats. This mound which should have been preserved as a memento of a race now extinct, and who had used it in part as a burial place for their dead, was singularly constructed, being built upon the ordinary level of land near the river and being about 12 rods long by 6 rods wide with rounded or pointed ends something in the form of a canoe and was raised eight feet high, with the sides and ends sloping at an angle of about 45 degrees. the Indians at the time occupied it for their village.  It was also planted with apple trees, set in regular rows and which in their season bore fruit. a few years after the settlement was commenced, Gen. Herkimer interviewed the Indian chief, Brandt, at this place and the unfriendly attitude of the Indians led Mr. Johnson and others to remove their families to Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] for safety, where they remained until the trouble had somewhat subsided.  

Witter, who afterwards became a colonel and fought through the revolutionary war, was married February 24, 1791, and died October 4, 1839, aged 86 years.  His father died at Schenectady before the close of the war and his mother resided with him in Sidney Plains, where she died April 11, 1795.  Mrs. Baxter's mother was born in the year 1753 and died in 1817, leaving eight children - three sons and five daughters - all of which lived to grow up and become settled in life. But Mrs. Baxter and one brother are now the only remaining ones of this family.

The land that they were supposed to receive from Mr. Bradstreet afterwards proved not to be within his patent but on what was known as the Wallace patent, and from whom they received a title. But Wallace, proving a Tory, fled and his property was confiscated. But they subsequently obtained a title from the State of New York and have ever been in peaceful possession of it.

Mrs. Baxter, for a person so far advanced in life, is still quite active and prefers doing the ordinary work of her own household.  She is neat and tidy, and her house always presents the appearance of being in perfect order. The family consists of herself, husband, and his invalid brother.  They occupy her father's homestead, which has always remained in the hands of the family.  Mrs. Baxter is a member of the congregational Church in this place of which she has been a communicant since the year 1808, and she has by her long life and residence here formed those pleasant associations which must inevitably leave a lasting impression upon the minds of those who have had the pleasure of her acquaintance and the old and young alike would miss her kind and genial smile, and that extended hand of friendship, as she passes downs the aisle of the church or meets with them at the social gatherings as well as the hearty welcome which they receive at her long loved and cherished home.

Vital Records, Broome (1849), Otsego (1863), & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 3, 1849

Marriage

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] September 12, by Rev. George S. Boardman, Richard Ely, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and Sarah [Roseboom] daughter of A. Roseboom, Esq.

Accompanying the above was an elegant box of wedding cake with the card of the parties.  We tender the congratulations of the occasion.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 10, 1849

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th ultimo, by Rev. Mr. Rogers, of Greene, Mr. William W. Packer to Miss Mary D. Tracy, daughter of Otis J. Tracy, Esq. both of Oxford.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. John H Morris of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Susan H. Tracy daughter of Uri Tracy of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 10th ultimo by Rev. H. R. Dunham, Mr. Henry Woodruff to Miss Lucy A. Rollo, all of Cortland.

At the Union Hotel in the village of Union [Broome Co. NY] Sept. 26th, by Il Chandler, Esq. Mr. Nelson Higbee and Miss Catharine A. Truesdall both of Owego [Tioga Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th ultimo, Mr. Lambert Ingersoll aged 67 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th ultimo, Mr. William L. Frazer aged 64 years.

In Norwich, on Friday, the 7th ultimo at the residence of Col. John Randall, in whose service she had lived for more than forty years, of an apoplectic fit, Sally Randall, aged 52? years.

In Union {Broome Co. NY] on Sunday morning, the 31st September, Sarah Melvina Chambers youngest daughter of De Witt Clinto Chambers, aged 5 years 4 months and 2 days.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 17, 1849

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th instant, by Elder M. Stone, Mr. George Bulkeley of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ester A. Pendleton of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

At Castleton, Staten Island [NY] on Thursday, October 4th, by the Rev. G. Winslow, Mr. Chester Wells of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Margaret A. [Chambers] daughter of G; W. Chambers, Esq. of Tompkinsville, Staten Island [NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 24, 1849

Marriage

On the 17th instant at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York by Rev. Dr. Balch, Edward D. Wess of Cortland, New York, to Emily [Loder] daughter of Benjamin Loder, Esq. of that city.

Death

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on the 12th instant, Mrs. Hannah Doolittle in the 96th year of her age.

The deceased, consort of the late John Doolittle, was born in Watertown, Conn.  In 1785, her husband, together with John Lamphere and Nathan Lane, Esq. left their native home, its joys and comforts, with their families and commenced the first settlement of the Susquehanna Valley. At that period, it is believed, there were no settlements between Bainbridge and the Great Bend, Pa.

When these pioneers arrived with their effects, at Unadilla, they found their way hedged up with a trackless forest, and, as an expedient, they lashed canoes together and thus conveyed themselves down the river and landed at Harper's Flat.

Fragments of various tribes of Indians inhabited those regions at that early day.  By the amiable, courteous and humane disposition of the deceased and her husband, as controversies and difficulties arose between the white inhabitants and the red men, having secured the confidence of the latter, they were often the means of preserving the former from those inhuman massacres, which so severely visited other sections of our country in its infancy, if not from entire extermination.

The subject of this memoir necessarily passed through all those severe and afflicting trials incident to the first settlers of our country, who were frequently destitute and at time alarmingly so, of the ordinary comforts of life.

But she has seen the red man of the forest disappear, succeeded by a population abounding with all the conveniences and necessaries of life, not only = but possessing the numerous qualities of intellectual, social and moral improvement with which we are now blessed.

Having been favored with a religious education. she was inclined early in life to make a public profession of religion which she ever exemplified by a [-?-] deportment.

She lived as she died - beloved by all - and her history, not unlike her character and precepts, will long be cherished by a large circle of relations and friends, as closely connected with the growing prosperity of that delightful valley and whose amiable and humane quality and shining virtues are well worthy of an imitation.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 31, 1849

Marriages

On the 26th instant at the residence of S.H. Cox, Esq. by the Rev Dr. Andrews, Mr. Charles Campbell and Miss Elizabeth Tyner.

In Barket [Broome Co. NY] on the 30th of September last, by Wm. P. Osborn, Esq. Mr. Lorenzo Thurston to Miss Mary M. Wiswell, both of Triangle [Broome Coi. NY].

Death

In Maine village [Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday the 17th instant, of consumption, Mrs. Polly Randall, aged 50 years.

 Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 3, 1863

A Coroner's Inquest

We had the following in the Oneonta Herald of last week:

A Coroner's inquest, convened in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. composed of Dr. C.W. Fox of Morris, Coroner, and a Jury of fourteen foo our citizens, on the body of Peter D. Smith who died the Saturday night previous. The proceedings were adjourned until the 18th inst. to hear the evidence and in the meantime and on the 9th a postmortem examination of the body was had under the direction of Drs. Case and Boyce.  On the 18th, proceedings were resumed before the Coroner, and after examining several witnesses, the Jury rendered the following verdict (omitting the formal part).

"That the said Peter D. Smith came to his death from natural causes, to wit inflamation of the lungs."

This verdict was based upon the evidence of the attending physician, Dr. A.D. Reynolds, who gave an impartial and lucid statement of the symptoms of the disease (inflamation of the right lung) and that it was no reference whatever to any external or personal injury.  and that the deceased at no time claimed to have received any injury as the cause of his illness; and also the evidence of Dr. S.H. Case, who saw the deceased once during his sickness and pronounced it the ordinary case of the inflammation on the lungs; and also, the evidence of both these medical gentlemen, that the postmortem appearance demonstrated the same thing.  The right lung being hepatized and that death resulted from the inflammation of the right lung, from natural causes and nothing else.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 26, 1879

Marriages

JAGGER - GORDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of the bride's parents, Feb. 12th by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. George S. Jagger of Newburgh, N.Y. and Miss Dora H. [Gordon] daughter of Wm. A. Gordon.

ALCOTT - GREGORY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19th by Rev. F.B. Lewis, Mr. Erwin W. Alcott to Miss Jeanie E. Gregory both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

PORN - FLANAGAN:  At the residence of Michael Higgins in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 22d, by Rev. Father Harrigan, Mr. John Porn to Miss Therasa Flanagan both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

HOVEY - EMPY:  At the home of the bride's parents in Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 12th, by the Rev. W.W. Wetmore, Mr. Frank A. Hovey of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Flora R. Empy of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

LELAND - EDWARDS:  On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1879, by the Rev. Henry N. Payne at the house of the bride's parents, Darwin Leland of Morrisville, N.H. [Madison Co. NY] to Hattie H. Edwards of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY]

Wednesday morning last at ten o'clock, there occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Edwards, in this village, the marriage of their daughter Hattie to Darwin E. Leland, recently a member of the commercial traveler's fraternity.  The marriage ceremony was performed in the most impressive manner by Rev. Henry N. Payne, at the conclusion of which the bridal party received the congratulations and best wishes of the guests, which numbered only relatives and intimate friends.  An excellent collation was served, and the occasion was one long to be remembered. We wish for our friends a long, continued and happy married life.  The wedded party left on the 11:35 a.m. train for an extended tour.

Deaths

LOOMIS:  In East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d, Mr. Warren Loomis, aged 47 years.

NEWKIRK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 16th, Jemima [Newkirk wife of Lemuel Newkirk, aged 51 years.

Vital Records, Madison (1817) & Chenango (1822, 1823 &1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 5, 1817

Marriage

At Camillus [Onondaga Co. NY] on Sunday the 26th inst. by Mr. Ford, Esq. Mr. Leander Aldrich of the town of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] to Mrs. Sally Spalding of the former place.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 19, 1817

A Lost Son

A pained heart of a fond mother induces the undersigned to this method of given or of obtaining information of an absent son, named Augustus Ramsdell aged 24 years - a cabinet maker by trade.  whether dead or living, we know not, having had no letter from him since he left Lexington, Kentucky for New Orleans, but have heard of his ill health, while on his way, or after he had arrived there, which we cannot learn - so that we know not where to address him.  The letters which had been lodged in the post office in Lexington, Ken. since he left that place, could he have seen them would probably have greatly contributed to his happiness, as well as to that of his friends and we doubt not, would have induced him to return immediately home.

We hope that sympathetic mothers will solicit their partners to spread this publication.  If any person will give said Augustus information of this or inform the undersigned where he is, we should ever consider ourselves in duty bound to acknowledge the kindness.

Daniel Moon, Eunice Moon, Wallingford, Vt. Jan. 2, 1817

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 4, 1822

Marriage

At Litchfield, Herkimer Co. [NY], Mr. Jasper Denslow son of Benjamin Denslow to Miss Abigal Pride.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 11, 1822

Death

In the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. Eleazer Smith aged 95 years.  The deceased was a patriot in the war of our independence and was also engaged in the French War.  He was one of the earliest settlers of this town and was beloved and esteemed by all who knew him.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 1, 1823

Marriage

On Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. George Lyon of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Mis Susan Lyon of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Death

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mrs. Olive Skeele wife of elder Samuel A. Skeele, aged 42 years. she was a loving and dutiful wife, a tender and affectionate mother, a faithful friend and one who will be much lamented in her neighborhood.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 22, 1823

Marriage

On the evening of the 8th inst. by Isaac Sherwood, Esq. Mr. David Rice to Miss Sarah Knight of this county [Chenango Co. NY].

May heaven's blessings crown their joys / And fill their arms with girls and boys

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 12, 1879

Marriages

O'DONNEL - McCUNE:  At St. John's Church, Susquehanna, Penn., Feb. 4th, by Rev. Father Slatrey, Mr. M.M. O'Donnel of Scranton [PA] and Miss S.J. McCune of Susquehanna.

Deaths

BOWEN:  At Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 30th, Mr. Ollis Bowen aged 73 years.

STORMS:  In Big Flats, Steube Co. [NY] Feb. 2d, Mr. H.L. Storms, aged 32 years.

PERKINS:  Miss Julia Perkins a lady well and favorably known in this village, died after a lingering illness at the residence of Mrs. C.M. Brown, on Thursday.  She had not been a resident of our village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] in some years and came from New York several months age to the home of her adoption.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] of consumption, Feb. 6th, Miss Julia A. Perkins aged 47 years.  [Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, Feb. 19, 1879]

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 19, 1879

Death

FARGO:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 7th, 1879, Mary A. [Fargo] wife of George Fargo and youngest daughter of E.H.  Hawley, aged 25 years.  Formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

A novel and brilliant wedding takes place at Greene today (Wednesday) the brides being three sisters, Misses Grants, and the bridegrooms being a Presbyterian clergyman, a Baptist clergyman and a gentleman who is an Episcopalian. The ceremony will require three clergymen fo different denominations. [Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, Feb. 19, 1879]

At the Congregational Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday evening, Feb. 19th, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Rev. S.T. Ford Pastor of the Baptist Church to Miss Mary H. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Pastor, assisted by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. H.H. Scott of New york City to Miss Flora R. Grant.

At the same time and place by Rev. G.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. Sam'l Scoville, Rev. Wm. N. Richie Pastor of West 44th St. U.P. Church, New York City, to Miss Jennie Louesa Grant.

A Brilliant Triple Wedding

A novel and very brilliant wedding was celebrated at the Congregational Church on Wednesday evening of this week.  The church was crowded with invited guests and the beautiful ceremonies were listened to with the deepest interest.  The event has been the all absorbing topic in fashionable circles for a number of weeks, and now that it has culminated and three sisters have joined their fortunes to others, their friends in this village wish them a delightful journey down the pathway of life.

The brides were attired in dresses of roses silk, elaborately trimmed with real lace and orange blossoms.  Dresses all the same.

Guests:  Mrs. Thoms. Bennett, sister of the brides, wore black silk and diamonds, Miss Agnes Grant, black silk and velvet and real lace.  Miss Belle Crozier, black silk and velvet with diamonds and flowers.  Miss Julia Simpson of Albany, N.Y. black silk and flowers.  Miss Julia Congdon, of New York, black silk.  Mrs. Hugh Crozier, aunt of the brides, black watered silk. Miss Mary Harrison, aunt of the brides of New York, black watered silk.  Mrs. Robert Boggs of New York, black silk and diamonds.  Mrs. Henry Harrison of New York, Black satin and diamonds.  Mrs. Jane Wallace of New York, Black silk and diamonds.  The groomsmen were in full evening dress.  Messrs, Harvey Johnson, Charles F. Searles, Thomas Bennett, George H. Rowe, J.H. Allen, John H. Woods, New York, W.G. Partridge and Ben. S. Torry of Hamilton, NY.

Ushers:  Messrs. Allen, Partridge, Angell, Frank, Searles and Woods.

Invocation:  Rev. H.N. Van Deusen of Greene.

Ceremonies:  Rev. S.T. Ford, Pastor of the Baptist Chruch, at Greene, and Mary H. Grant.  Officiating Clergyman Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Hamilton, N.Y.

H.H. Scott of New York, and Flora R. Grant, Officiating clergymen Rev. G.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Greene.

Rev. Wm. N. Richie, Pastor of West 44th St., J.P. Church, New York and Jennie Louesa Grant.  Officiating Clergymen, Rev. G.A. Peltee assisted by Rev. Samuel Scoville of Norwich, N.Y.

The wedding march was finely executed ont he organ by Mrs A.B. Holcomb at the weddign parties were ushered up the aisles.

The church was beautifully decorated.  Each aisle was spanned by an arch.  From the arch spanning the entrance aisle the letter "G." was suspended. From the other the letters "F.S. and R." the "G" representing the brides' names before marriage, the other letters, after.

Thus ended one of the most notable marriage ceremonies that ever occurred in this valley - an event long to be remembered by those who participated and the community in which it took place. The brides bring to their husband beauty, accomplishments and wealth and we see no obstacle in the way to a happy and joyous future for all.

Vital Records, Madison (1817 & 1866) & Broome (1858) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 15, 1817

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 4th inst. William Ashard Hackley son of Martin Hackley, aged 16 months.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 22, 1817

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY] on Thursday evening last, Charles Tainter Day, aged five years, son of Capt. Jacob Day.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 29, 1817

Marriage

On Sunday evening last by the Rev. john Brown, Mr. Otis Whipple to Miss Nancy Cook, all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Death

At Madison [Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday last Mrs. Betsey Sizer, consort of Maj. Asa B. Sizer, aged 34.

Union News, Union, NY, April 22, 1858

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th instant, by Rev. H.R. Clarke, Rev. Henry Wheeler of the Wyoming annual Conference of the M.E. Church, to Miss Mary [Sparkes] eldest daughter of Rev. S. Sparkes, of Binghamton.

At Centerville, Broome County [NY] on the 7th instant by Rev. J. Joraleman, Mr. Samuel Hogg of East Maine, Broome County [NY] to Miss Mary Jane Hare of Centerville.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] March 23d 1858 by Rev. S.M. Stimson, Mr. Richard P. Crasper of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Manier of Union [Broome Co. NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 10th instant by the same, Mr. Daniel Boardman of Binghamton to Miss Emily E. Smith of Franklin, Pa.

Union News, Union, NY, April 29, 1858

Deaths

In Binghamton at about 12 o'clock on Friday April 23d, Mr. Joseph DeHart father of Mr. Isaac DeHart of this village, aged 64 years and 10 months.

In Callicoon, Sullivan County [NY] April 12th Mr. John Frederick in the 67th year of his age.

Callisoon was Mr. F.'s former place of residence, but more recently has resided in Union and Maine [Broome Co. NY].  About four weeks since, he went to Callicoon for the purpose of arranging some temporal affairs and had been there but a few days when he had a shock of the palsy which ended in death.  His last breath was spent in prayer.

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] April 19th, of Consumption, widow Sally B. [Bancroft] late relict of Mr. Charles Bancroft in the 71st year of her age. A good assurance is left to her orphaned family that her peace was made with God.

Oh! lay her gently down by Father's side; / Spread lightly o'er her breast the cold-cold sod.

Yes, lay her gently down - Death can't divide / Hearts that are purified by Jesus' blood.

Oh, plant the willow that she loved so well, / Beside her grave - Twill bend o'er Father's too

"Tis a fit emblem of the tomb," She said / Oh Mother, now I feel thy words are true

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, August 25, 1866

Marriage

LOWE - RANNEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 9, by Rev. Mr. McFarland, Mr. Walter R. Lowe of Oneida to Miss Abbie D. Ranney of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

WELTON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 4, Mr. Willard Welton aged 84 years and 6 months.

BARNARD:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 16, Daniel Barnard aged 56 years, 4 months and 4 days.

BROADFIELD:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 20, Maria Broadfield, aged 64 years.

STONE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 17, Rev. Lewis B. Stone aged 59 years, 11 months and 17 days.

Mr. Stone was born September 1, 1806 in the State of Massachusetts. After he reached manhood and subsequent to his marriage, he removed to Schoharie County [NY] in this State.  In 1855 he removed to Cazenovia, where he has since resided.  He was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Chruch and held that relation until his death. As a preacher he was clear and strong.  He served the church as a traveling preacher several years in the New York and Oneida Conferences.  In consequence of feeble health, he officiated but seldom as a minister during the last years of his life.

New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY:  O.D. Huntley died at half past one o'clock on Monday morning of last week.  He was a merchant in this place and was much respected.

Hon. Amos P. Granger died at Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on Monday, aged 78.  He had been quite a prominent politician as a Whig and subsequently as a Republican, and was elected to congress from the Onondaga district in 1854, and again in 1856.  He was a man of great force and excellence of character.

Vital Records, Chenango (1839) & Madison (1866) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 13, 1839

Marriages

On Tuesday Feb 5th, by Rev. D.A. Shepard, Mr. Otis R. Brooks to Miss M. Eliza Cady, all of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. Jabez S Swan, Mr. Oliver Rhodes to Miss Mariah L. Perry daughter of Deacon John Perry.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 20, 1839

Marriages

On Thursday evening, 14th inst. by the Rev. Solon Putnam, Mr. Samuel A. Barber of Covington, Pa., to Miss Rhoda Harrison of the former place,

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on Friday morning, the 15th inst. by the Rev. Asa Danaldson, of Tioga, Pa., Mr. Samuel J. Mills of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emily Sexton of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 27, 1839

Marriages

In the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] by the Rev. N. Doolittle, Mr. Elias Shirts of Southport, Pa., to Miss Emeline Arnold of the former place.

By the same, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. Mr. Clark Lewis of Lyons [Wayne Co. NY] to  Miss Henrietta Matterson.

By the same, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst., Mr. Samuel Randall, Jr., to Miss Martha Benedict.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Elder Cory, Mr. Mason Johnson of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sabrina Sprague of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 13, 1839

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday morning last, by the Rev. H. Dyer, Mr. Wells H. Bowen of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emily Packer of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d instant, by Elder Swan, Mr. Robert L. McGeorge of Athens, Penn., to Miss Betsey C. Smith of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst., Joseph B. Jenison aged 84 years.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mrs. Demaras Reynolds wife of Mr. John Reynolds, aged 37 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 20, 1839

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Samuel H. Barnes of New York, to Miss Harriet Pellet of the former place.

On the 13th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Sperry, Mr. Jonathan W. Warner to Miss Lucy Ann Cady all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

On the 5th instant, by Elder Chamberlin, Mr. Albert Tiffany to Miss Sally Tanner all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Mrs. Louisa Frances Conkey, wife of Walter M. Conkey, Esq., Cashier of the Bank of Chenango, aged 28 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 17th instant, Mary Bement daughter of Mr. Judah Bement, aged 23 years.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, August 18, 1866

Deaths

JENKINS:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], May 31, Austin Jenkins aged 13 years.

LOBDELL:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 12, Mr. Harry Lobdell, aged 49 years.

STEWART:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 7, Emma Stewart aged 16 years.

ESTES:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Aug. ?, Mrs. Minneford [Winefred] Estes aged 31 years.

HUNTLEY:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 12, Oliver D. Huntley aged 64 years.

AVERY:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 4, Mrs. Abbie Avery aged 29 years.

ROSE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] July 23, John R. Rose Esq. aged 68 years.

BELLINGER:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 5, Capt. William Bellinger aged 33 years.

HARRIS:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 2, Miss Hannah Harris aged 56 years.

TYLER:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], July 25, C.R. Tyler aged 29 years and 7 months.

COMSTOCK:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] July 22, Lydia Comstock aged 83 years.

WELTON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] July 4, Willard Welton aged 84 years.

CAROLL:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 9, John Caroll aged about 55 years.

MORSE:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 13, Mr. Charles D. Morse aged 31 years.

CLOYES:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 8, Mrs. Maria Cloyes aged 62 years and 5 months.

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PIERSON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] July 14, of consumption, Wm. Pierson only remaining brother of Mrs. S.M. Howes and Miss M.L. Pierson, Late of Canasaraga [Allegany Co. NY], aged 33(?) years.

His ancestors were among the earliest, wealthiest and most influential citizens of Canasaraga, where his remains now lie beside theirs in the large family cemetery.  Wm. Pierson possessed by nature a strong constitution and a good mind.  Three years of his most vigorous life was spent in the service of his country during the recent war.  Just previous to his going to war he experienced religion, but while absent in the war, like too many unfortunates, he was led into habits which undermined his health and brought him to a premature grave.  During the hours of retired meditation which his last sickness afforded, but before he was confined to his room, and while yet he seemed confident of life, he saw the folly of his course, lamented his condition, bitterly repented of his sins, sought pardon and forgiveness in the Lord Jesus, after earnest struggles in prayer and the study of the Bible, satisfactory evidence of his reconciliation with God.  For two weeks before his death he said all was dear in his future through the Lord Jesus, that it was his delight not only to pray himself, but to have others pray with him.  It became his daily practice to have selected such passages of scripture as seemed most appropriate to his case, especially the confessional and promissory Psalms.  He expressed a desire, if it were the will of God to live, that he might devote some years to his Savior's cause. When it became apparent to him, three hours before his end, that his life on earth must soon cease, he calmly resigned his interests to the will of God, entrusted his friends as he bade them farewell, to be faithful in their Christian lives, called upon his pastor to pray, and patiently waited the silent approach of death, which, without a struggle, he welcomed. The funeral was held the following Sabbath and a sermon preached by Rev. C.N. Stowers, in the Canasaraga M.E. Chruch.  May the blessed Savior comfort and sustain the often bereaved sisters, and guide them to our father's house on high. 

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DeRuyter, Madison Co. NY: A Mrs. Dunbar of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] was found dead in her bed at the house of her son-in-law, Elias Johnson, one morning last week.  She had complained of feeling ill for a short time previous but was not considered seriously sick.  the cause of her death is supposed to have been heart disease. [Ada Stevens Dunbar, 67y]

Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  Mr. Young, living on the Vernon Road, buried a twin daughter on Wednesday last, aged 8 years.  A very large procession followed the remains to the grave. [Marcia Young]

Morrisville [Madison Co. NY]:  Mrs. Maria [Cloyse] widow of the late Josiah Cloyse, of this village, was taken suddenly ill on the morning of Wednesday, the 8th inst. and died the same evening in a fit of apoplexy.  Her age was 62 years and 5 months.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1834 & 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 8, 1834

Marriage

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the Rev. Mr. Fish, Mr. David Miller to Miss Elizabeth Hult.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY] on Saturday evening last, Mr. John Gallt, aged 68 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 22, 1834

Marriage

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by the Rev. F.T. Tiffany, Mr. Zern Todd to Miss Martha Carr.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday the 20th inst. Mrs. Angeline Wetmore wife of Mr. Jesse Wetmore and daughter of Ezra Wood, Esq. aged 21 years.  Her funeral will be attended today at ten o'clock at the residence of her father.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. George Brown [Whiting] aged 2 years, son of Mr. Henry Whiting.

An old and inform man, a revolutionary soldier named Vincent Owen was murdered on the 20th ult near Brownsville, Pa. 

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NYT, May 20, 1834

Marriages

At Hyde Hall, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on  the 13th instant by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Duncan Cameron Pell of the City of New York, to Ann [Clarke] daughter of George Clarke, Esq of the former place.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY] on the 14th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Speary, Mr. Harvey Vandusen to Miss Hannah Maria Lewis all of this town.

In the village of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th instant by the Rev. Lewis Raymond, Mr. Charles Warner of Cherry Valley [Otsego Col. NY] to Miss Alvira White of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In the village of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, after a severe illness of a fortnight, Colonel Harvey W. Babcock, aged 41 years.

In Clarksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th ult. Mrs. Zeuriah [Rice] relict of the late Daniel Rice, deceased, in the 80th year of her age.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th instant, Mr. William Rice in the 90th year of his age.

In Clarksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th instant, Mrs. Lydia [Egleston] relict of the late Jeme Egleston in the 76th year of her age.

Suddenly, at his residence in Watertown, Jefferson Co. [NY] on the 13th instant, the Hon. Parley Keyes in the 61st year of his age.

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

Marriages

At the Baptist parsonage in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] March 24th by Rev. F.J. Parry, James L. Marble and Sarah V. Stiles both of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride in Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday, March 19th by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Charles Shear of Washington and Miss Cynthia A. Wilber of Maryland, N.Y.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. L. Casier, C.H. Sherwood and Miss Kate Kelley all of the above place.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. L. Casier, Harrison P. Arnold and Miss Elva Millis both of Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th inst. at the house of the bride's parents, by Rev. L. Casier, Frank Snyder and Nora Hewes.

Deaths

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], March 23, Philo F. Hubbell aged 72 years and 3 months.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] March 17, Brazilla Bradley aged 72 years.  A generous hearted man.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] March 15th Mrs. Anna M. marks in the 77th year of her age.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] March 17th, 1879, Col Abner Smith in the 85th year of his age.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 1st, Mrs. Eunice Burlingame aged 70 years and 5 months.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] March 3d, Mary Phillips aged 64 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 1st, Betsey Ann Hunt aged 55 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] March 7th, Elijah B. Colburn aged 62 years and 2 months.    

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] March 14, John H. Bristol aged about 65 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego co. NY] March 12, Mrs. David Siver.

At his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 19, of consumption, Albert E. Rathbun aged 36 years.  A native of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 21(?) at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Kinnie of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] aged 94 years 5 months and 10 days.

In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] March 17, Anna P. [Milligan] aged 30 years and 7 months.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] March 15th, Mary E. [Harper] wife of William Harper of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] aged 32 years.

Daniel Hurlbutt a much-respected citizen of this town [Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY] started for church this morning with his family.  Just as they were driving into the village, his wife noticed the lines drop from his hands.  He was dead.

A boy about 14 years of age, living with Mrs. Mashado, went to the barn this morning to water the stock.  He tied the halter of one of the horses around his wrist, the horse became frightened and ran with him. When found he was unable to speak. Doctors were immediately sent for, but he died before they arrived. Coroner Thorp summoned a jury and held an inquest and postmortem. They found no fracture of the skull, but that he came to his death by concussion.

Isaac D. Church of this town [Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY] last week received a telegram from his son, living in Michigan that he had been badly injured while drawing logs.  Mr. Church hastened to see him but found him dead upon his arrival.

News Item

City newspapers have already made known the fact that Rev. George B. Vosburgh, formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY] has resided quietly at the city of Fargo, Dakota Territory, since November last, and that he has now instituted a suit for a divorce from his wife, who has resided with her parents in Columbia County [NY] since the Jersey City trial.  It is said, "the complainant alleges that the defendant has been guilty of extreme cruelty toward the plaintiff by slandering him and causing him to be presented in the courts on the charge of attempted murder." The case will be tried in June.