Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1844)

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 22, 1844

Death

On Monday the 19th instant of scarlet fever, Sherman [Patterson] son of William M. Patterson, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] aged five years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 29, 1844

Marriage

This morning, by the Rev. Dr. Andrews at the residence of Judge Tracy Robinson, Mr. Charles L. Robinson to Miss Mary B. [Martin] youngest daughter of the late Gen. Martin of Martinsburg, N.Y. [Lewis Co.].

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday the16th inst. Edwin H. Durkee son of Joseph Durkee, aged one year and 11 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 19, 1844

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock P.M., Mr. Robert Eldredge aged 24 years.

The deceased has been for several years engaged in active business in Binghamton, and with the extensive circle of his acquaintances has always been distinguished for the strictest integrity and the purest moral conduct.  Warm in his affections for friends and devoted in his attachment to his family, his death has caused a wound in their hearts which time cannot heal and left a vacant place in the social circle and by the fireside of his home, which no other one can fill.

His painful sickness of two weeks duration was borne with patience and fortitude, and a short time before death he expressed his perfect willingness to give back his soul into the hands of his Maker.

His family have the sympathies of the whole public; consolation they scarcely need, for we can but trust that the spirit of one so kind and good has found rest in Heaven.

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In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Addison C. Spencer aged 41 years - A valuable citizen, a consistent Christian, an honest man - as such his loss will be severely felt in the community.

In South Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Capt. Timothy Beebe aged 76 years and 20 days.  Capt. B. had been a resident of this place more than 40 years and has sustained a spotless reputation.  He died universally regretted and has left behind him a character for honesty and integrity unsurpassed.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 3, 1844

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. Henry E. Houghtailing of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Semantha Carhardt of the former place.

Also, on the 22d ult. Mr. Richard Squires of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Ann Carhardt of Union [Broome Co. NY].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 17, 1844

Marriages

By the Rev. D.D. Gregory on the 10th inst. Mr. Charles G. Hart of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth [Shaw] daughter of A. Shaw, Esq. of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. David B. Moore to Miss Hannah A. [Judd] eldest daughter of Mr. Timothy Judd.

By the same, in the village of Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. James Y. Brown of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss P. Cordelia [Pease] eldest daughter of Deacon Erastus Pease of the former place. 

Death

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] suddenly on Monday the 9th inst. William Rollin son of Mr. Joseph P. Thompson, aged 2 years and 28 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 24, 1844

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cornelius Dewitt to Miss Charlotte Mayo daughter of Mr. Myron Mayo of Great Bend, Pa.

News Item

Binghamton's Early History

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 11, 1849

In tracing the early history of our village, we shall in the outset acknowledge our indebtedness to the author of the "Annals of Binghamton," whose industry and research in snatching from the fangs of oblivion the fading glories and lingering memorials of its origin are too well known and appreciated to require our feeble tribute.  His fame is embalmed imperishably in his motto "Opus gratum posteritati!"

The point, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers on which Binghamton is situated might well have attracted the attention of its pilgrim founders.  It is a romantic spot.  It is the walled village of the plain - but its walls are gently sloping mountains, through which the rivers have cut their winding way and on whose sides and summits the hand of cultivation now vies with the pencil of nature to spread a carpet of vegetation richer and more beautiful than the costliest of Oriental looms.

The soil is fertile and supposed to be alluvial.  The names of the rivers belong to the sonorous language of the Indians.  Susquehanna signifying long and crooked and Chenango, pleasant river.

The Chenango rises in Madison County [NY], has a uniform descent of five or six feet to the mile, without any rapids, flows nearly south, and is between 80 and 90 miles long.

The Susquehanna rises in Otsego Lake and pursues a meandering course into the Chesapeake Bay.  It is scarcely necessary to say that it is a large and prominent river.

Binghamton has the advantage of being at a considerable distance from any other village, whose natural location gives it any rival importance.

It is about 150 miles southwest of Albany - 90 miles south of Utica, 22 miles east of Owego and within 7 miles of the Pennsylvania line.  It is the county seat of Broome County [NY], which was set off from Tioga County in 1806 and called Broome, after John Broome, who was at that time a merchant of the city of New York and Lieutenant Governor of the State.

The original name of the village was Chenango Point - appropriately suggested by its location.  Its present name of Binghamton was given to it many years ago, by Gen. Joshua Whitney, one of its early settlers now deceased, in compliment to William Bingham of Philadelphia, who was the proprietor of a large patent of land lying on both sides of the Susquehanna and on which the village is built.  Mr. Bingham had made some liberal donations opt the villager, and General Whitney was his agent.  In sacrificing the Indian name, (though Chenango is still retained for the town), much beauty was lost and annoyance occasioned in the constant interpolation by strangers of the letter p.

Our distant friends will discover, we hope, in this etiology, their error, and avoid it for the future.

The first white man who made a permanent settlement in the village, was Captain Joseph Leonard in 1787.  He moved from the valley of the Wyoming - his wife and two children, following the windings of the Susquehanna in a canoe rowed by a hired man, and he keeping the shore with his horses.  The information which led to his removal to this place was derived from an Indian Trader by the name of Amos Draper.  The "poor Indian" then smoked his calumet in his quiet wigwam on the shore - and hunted the bounding deer with his unerring rifle on the mountains.  But his day of trails had come. The "white Man' had invaded his solitude. 

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

 Union News, Union, NY, June 3, 1858

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 1st, 1858, at the residence of W.S. Smith, Esq, by Rev. Mr. Honrigan, Thomas W. Clark, Esq. of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Maria [Dwyer] second daughter of the late George Dwyer, Esq., Ireland.

Union News, Union, NY, June 10, 1858

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's father, in the town of Lisle, Broome Co., N.Y. June 3, 1858, by Rev. D.A. Shepard of Waverly, Edward D. Rosie(?) United States Navy and Helen M. Adams daughter of Mr. Adams of Lisle.

Death

On the 5th of May last at Cannon River, Minnesota, John Chambers son of Mr. Benjamin Chambers of Union, Broome Co. N.Y. aged 21 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Union News, Union, NY, June 24, 1858

Marriage

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by N.W. Fastman, Esq. Jarome Brown of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Emelie(?) Howard of Glen Valley.

Death

In the town of Maine, Broome Co. N.Y., June 18, 1858, Mrs. Betsy [Smith] wife of Samuel M. Smith, aged 64 years.

The deceased was a native of Meridith Bridge, N.H. from which place with her husband she moved to the town of Union, Broome County about forty years ago.  She shared fully the fortunes and vicissitudes of the early settlement of the place in which she died and nobly performed her duty to her God, humanity and to her family who now deeply mourn the loss of a loved companion and the best of mothers.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, april 11, 1879

Marriages

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] April 2, by Rev. J.W. Ainsworth, Richard Crandall of Milford Center and Annie Squires of Milford.

In Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], April 2, by Rev. H. Denton, Truman S. Banker and Eline Merrill both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] April 9, by Rev. J.H. Robinson, R.R. Dibble of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Ada Stevens of Delhi.

At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. C.C. Williams, Irving H. Pride of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Callie L. Brooks.

Deaths

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], April 6, Jacob Schutt aged 85 years.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], April 4, Hugh Clark, aged 72 years.

In Middletown, April 5, Hon. Warren Dimmick aged about 71 years.  He was one of the Members of Assembly from Delaware Co. in 1857.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 8th, Bridget [Hynes] wife of Patrick Hynes, aged 33 years.

The death of Mrs. Patrick Hynes removes a very excellent woman, a devoted and prudent mother.  She died suddenly Monday night and was buried in Albany [Albany Co. NY] Wednesday afternoon. The funeral here was largely attended by both catholics and protestants.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 3d, Infant child [Couse] of James Couse.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] April   4, Abijah Adams aged 76 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] April 2, William Duggleby aged 75 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] April 6, Mrs. Jennette Taylor aged 75 years.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] April 6, Ida Williams aged 48 years.

At Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] April 8, Israel Snyder aged 63 years.

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] April 9th, Miss Nellie Harris aged 21 years.

T.J. Cole of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] died suddenly while transacting business in his store.

Har---- VanBuren an old man of Charlotteville [Schoharie Co. NY], died while walking in the street.

Mrs. Walter Elliott near Andes [Delaware Co. NY] died a few days since of starvation after refusing food for 21 days.

Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY:  George A. Chamberlain of this town, died of pleurisy last Saturday night.  Funeral services will occur at his former place of residence in Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday of the present week.  Mr. C. was a respected citizen and had lived to the advance age of 83 years.

Judge Hamilton W. Robinson of New York, a summer resident and large property owner at Worcester in this county [Otsego Co. NY], died Monday.  He was born in Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], graduated from Union College and read law with John VanBuren, in Albany.  During the latter's term of Attorney General, Mr. Robinson was his deputy.  From 1848 to 1858, the deceased was a law partner of Mr. VanBuren in New York. Afterward he was associated with Mr. Scribner, a native of Middleburgh.  In 1870, Mr. Robinson was elected judge of the Superior Court in New York for a term of 14 years.  Judge Daly of the Common Pleas is a son-in-law of the late Judge Robinson.  For several summers past these gentlemen have lived in Worcester and often brought with them many lawyers and judges of distinction. The remains of Judge Robinson reached Worcester yesterday.  He was 64 years of age.  Mrs. Robinson was thrown from a carriage at Worcester in 1867 and killed.

Vital Records, Madison (1817), Chenango (1839) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY May 14, 1817

Marriage

On the 4th inst. by Mason Harris, Esq. Maj. Stephen Lee to Miss Betsey Cherry all of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 28, 1817

Death

At Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 22d inst. Capt. Leonard Kellogg senior editor of the Manlius Times in the 36th year of his age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1839

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. A. Wheelock, Dr. S.C. Gibson to Miss Martha R. Hall all of this town.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. L. A. Barrows, Mr. T.H. Matteson of Geneva [Ontario/Seneca Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth [Merrell] daughter of E.E. Merrell of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 3, 1839

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday last, Mr. Hascal Ransford aged 73 years.

Mr. R. was one of the earliest settlers in Norwich.  This section of the country was a wilderness when he took up his abode in it.  He lived to witness and aid much in making the vast improvements which now everywhere surround us.  He was industrious and frugal and upright in all his dealings.  In the early history of the county, he was elected to the Assembly and honestly and faithfully discharged the duties of the office.  He once kept the post office of this town at his residence one mile north of this village.  He left not an enemy but died at peace with all men - at peace with his Maker - an honest man and a Christian.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 24, 1839

Death

A little girl by the name of Boyden aged 6 years of Irish parents, fell into the canal just below the lock in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last and was drowned.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 31, 1839

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by The Rev. Mr. Sperry, Mr. Nathan Parker, Jr. of this town to Miss Betsey M. Gage formerly of Enfield, New Hampshire.

The office of the Telegraph was bountifully remembered at the time of the transmission of the above notice for publication.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th inst. by the Rev. D.A. Shepard, the Rev. H.H. Winter late of Germany to Miss Clarrissa Bement of this village.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Abbott, Mr. William H. Linckln to Miss Sarah Harrison.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 1, 1879

Marriage

In St. Mary's Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] April 23d by the Rev. Father Hughs, with High Mass, Owen Ruddy to Miss Mary A. Kinney of Cooperstown, NY.

Deaths

In the town of Middlefield (Bowerstown) [Otsego Co. NY] April 26, Mrs. Rosanna Palmer aged 75 years.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] April 23d, Mrs. William Luther aged 82 years.

At Gotham N.H. April 23d, Miss Zilpha A. Stiles sister of Mrs. J.G. Wight of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY]

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] April 24th, 1879, Michael R. McDonough in the 34th year of his age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] April 19, Isabella [Warner] wife of Timothy Warner, aged 54 years.

At West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], April 16th Hiram D. Faulkner aged 86 years and 4 months.

In Schenevus N.Y. [Otsego Co.] April 19th, Matilda [Fredenburg] wife of Charles Fredenburg, aged 47 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 11, Tryphena [Potter] relict of the late Caleb Potter, aged 73 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] April 1st, Mrs. Ann Wetmore aged 82 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] April 6, James J. Allen aged 66 years.

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At Landsdown, New Jersey, April 22d, after a painful and protracted illness, borne with unfaltering resignation to the Divine will, Helen Stewart Bowers Hoyt, eldest daughter of Sarah C. and the late Captain Moses Hoyt.

Those who knew the deceased will remember her as the kind, gentle, benevolent and self-sacrificing friend ever ministering to the welfare of others, though quite oblivious of her own.  The Presbyterian Church, of which she had been a member many years, will mourn the loss of one of its most valued ornaments, but Heaven will gain a new treasure.

"Bright be the palace of thy soul, / No lovelier spirit than thine / E'er burst from its mortal control, / In the orbs of the blessed to shine."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1833 & 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 12, 1833

Marriages

In Amsterdam, Montgomery Co. [NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wood, Dr. Robert T. Paine, of West Galway [Fulton Co. NY], to Miss Cynthia A. [Davis] daughter of Col. John P. Davis of the former place.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Levi Stewart, Esq. Mr. Asa Gould of th is village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Eunice Campbell of the former place.

Death

The unpleasant office devolves upon us, says the N.Y. Commercial, of announcing the death of the venerable and estimable Dr. John R.B. Rogers of this city [NYC].  Dr. R. was one of the few patriots of the revolutionary stock who yet lingered amongst us.  He was a surgeon in the Pennsylvania line of the Revolutionary army, and after the close of the contest, he settled in Philadelphia, where he practiced his profession for several years.  From thence he removed to this city, where he has resided ever since.  He was a son of the Rev. Dr. Rogers, formerly for a long period pastor of the Water St. church and also of the Brick church in Beekman St. then included in the same ecclesiastical charge. The deceased was long eminent in his profession, and was for many years health officer of the port.  Since his retirement from that office, about 20 years ago, he has attended but little to his profession.  He was a man of great purity of life and clearness of intellect and a more patriotic heart never throbbed in the bosom of humanity.  His mind wandered not a moment until the last hour and his exit was characterized by that tranquility and peace of mind which marks the close of a life well spent in the discharge of all the duties of a good citizen and a devout Christian.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 26, 1833

Death

At Jamestown, Chautauqua Co. [NY] on the 16th instant, Nathaniel Hawks, Esq. Attorney at Law, formerly a resident of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co NY], and son of James Hawks, Esq of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], aged about 25 years.

The news of the sudden death of this young man has cast a gloom over the countenances of the extended circle of his friends here and again teaches them the admonitory lesson that neither youth or health nor strength of constitution can ward off the shaft of the destroyer.

The deceased had just established himself in business under favorable auspices and his sudden removal is a source of poignant regret and grief to his numerous relatives and friends.  He had many ardent friends; no enemies; the universal regret expressed by all on hearing of his death is his best eulogy.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 7, 1879

Deaths

DANIELS:  At Wacousta, Clinton Co. Mich. April 17th, Ada L. [Daniels] daughter of Lyman I. and Sarah M. Daniels, aged 6 months and 14 days.

ROCKWELL:  On Monday, last week, a telegram was received in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] from Harvey W. Rockwell of Rome, Oneida County [NY] announcing the death of his wife [Mary Moore Rockwell] which occurred on Sunday night.  She will be remembered as Miss Mary Moore, daughter of Chester Moore, deceased.

News Item

The exciting topic of conversation here is the result of the coroner's jury at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] in the case of Miss Elizabeth Belden whose death was caused by abortion, at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], under the treatment of Dr. Meacham of that place, who, it was charged, was in the employ of Mr. C.F. Horton, one of our respectable citizens, a prominent member of the Baptist church and the Superintendent of its Sunday school, at whose house Miss Belden had been staying during the past winter.  Dr. Meacham having left the country, Mr. H. is held in the sum of $5,000 to await the action of the Grand jury of Chenango County.  Reports of the investigation by the coroner are found in the Chenango Union and Telegraph.

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The village of Guilford, Chenango County, is just now somewhat excited over the death of Miss Elizabeth Belden.  She died in Bainbridge on Friday, April 25th, and as her residence was Guilford, she was taken to that place for burial.  But the facts of the case looked so suspicious that the Coroner, Mr. Spencer, concluded that an inquest should be held.  He took charge of the body, summoned a jury, and proceeded to investigate the matter.  An autopsy of the body was made by Dr. Avery of Norwich which plainly showed that the woman was a victim of an abortion which caused her death.

The Oxford Times says:  The Coroner is determined to make a thorough investigation and, in all probability, the guilty parties will be apprehended and brought to justice.  There are many rumors afloat and names coupled with this terrible crime which might be given, but we are in duty bound to withhold them until after the conclusion of the inquest.  The deceased was aged 34 years and has two sisters and a brother living in Guilford.

Norwich, April 30:  The jury at Guilford, in the case of Elizabeth Belden, concluded its labors today. The greater portion of the evidence is kept secret by the officials, but it is understood that in her dying statement the woman implicated Dr. I.D. Meacham of Bainbridge and Chas. F. Horton, a young farmer of Butternuts, Otsego County [NY].  the jury returned a verdict that Miss Belden's death was caused by Dr. Meacham and C.F. Horton. These parties are held to appear before the Grand Jury.

Vital Records, Chenango (1823 & 1879) & Delaware (1831) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 9, 1823

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mrs. Rebecca Hunt, wife of Mr. Luther Hunt, AEt. 60 years.

At Saratoga [Saratoga Co. NY], on Saturday the 22d ult. of a consumption, Mrs. Lucy Burnap wife of Mr. Abijah Burnap, formerly of Windham, Vt in the 36th year of her age.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 14, 1823

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday last, of consumption, Mr. Darius Boyden of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County [NY] in the 26 year of his age.

At Leyden, Ms. Richard Corss Esq former Editor of the Northern Whig.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 2d of May inst. the Hon. Joseph Spencer of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], aged thirty-three years and four months.  Mr. Spencer was a distinguished member of the Senate of this state; possessed a sound and discriminating mind, highly cultivated by study, and rendered useful by being united with moral purity of character. The elevated stations which he has for a number of years occupied, is the surest proof of the estimation in which he was held by his fellow citizens.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 28, 1823

Marriage

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday last, by Elder Nathan Noyes, Mr. Hiram Snow to Miss Sarah Stafford both of that town.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 7, 1831

Marriages

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Page, Mr. Ambrose M. Barber to Miss Betsey Dudley.

In Hancock [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday, the 24th ult. by Jonas Lakin, Esq. Mr. William Lakin to Mis Sophia Wheeler, daughter of the late Mr. Royal Wheeler.

In Philadelphia by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, Andrew Jackson, Jr., Esq. son of the President of the United States, to Miss Sarah [Yorke] daughter of the late Peter Yorke, Esq. of that city.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 14, 1831

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 11th instant, after a protracted illness of several years, which she bore with more than ordinary fortitude and resignation, Miss Polly Hollister daughter of Mr. David Hollister.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 28, 1831

Marriage

In Ballston, Saratoga Co. [NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Harris, Mr. Bradford Kingsley, Jun. of Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] late of Franklin in this county [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Green of the former place.

Deaths

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday last, Abijah Seely, Esq. aged about 65 years.

In the same town yesterday [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY] yesterday, Miss Hannah Edgerton daughter of Erastus Edgerton, Esq. in the 18th year of her age.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 19, 1879

Marriage

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  A quiet wedding occurred in our village at the Congregational parsonage Thursday evening last.  the parties were Eber Terwilliger a nephew of W. Terwilliger to Miss Etna A. [Johnson] daughter of Simon Johnson of "Sapbush."  The ceremonies were performed by Rev. T.H. Griffith and were witnessed by relatives of the contracting parties. They departed on evening train.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 22, 1879

Marriage

BARNES - ARNOLD:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] o Wednesday, the 19th by Rev. L.C. Hayes at the residence of the bride's father, Edward Arnold, E.R. Barnes and Miss Julia L. Arnold all of Norwich.

Brilliant Wedding:  On Wednesday evening, a very agreeable and happy event occurred at the residence of Edward Arnold, some four miles east of this village.  The occasion being the marriage of his daughter Julia, to E.R. Barnes of this town.  Rev. L.C. Hayes was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony was performed, an elegant supper was served to which the large number of guests assembled did ample justice.  There were quite a number from our village in attendance to bestow their congratulations upon the happy pair.  The recipient of some very elegant substantial and valuable presents.  We understand that they will make no wedding tour, and they departed at once for the home prepared by the husband for his happy bride.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 1, 1871

Marriages

At Potter's Hotel in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25th by Rev. J.W. Mevis, John Phelps of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Arvilla Webster of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place, and by the same, Harvey H. Hand to Miss Amelia Fitch both of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

At So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Frederick D. Randall of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Augusta Hilt of New Berlin.

At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] January 11th, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Hiram E. Wood to Ella A. Sherwood both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride, Jan. 18 by Rev. R. F. Williams, James L. Pearsall of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Mary E. [Westcott] daughter of Harvey Westcott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 24th by Rev. Peter Scramling, Seymour Crandall to Mary [Scramling] daughter of the officiating clergyman.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 24th by Rev. R.W. Peebles, Harvey Brown to Miss Maryette C. Pond both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. R.W. Peebles, Jan. 18th, Gilbert H. Chittenden to Miss Mary E. Hyatt both of Otego.

At Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 23d by Rev. A. Thomas, Asbury Parish of Grinnell, Iowa, to Miss Elvia J. Brown of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25th, by Rev. A. Griffin, Wm. M. Rogers to Miss Helen M. Mastin both of Otego.

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Caroline [Fellows] wife of Maj. O.D. Fellows in the 71st year of her age.

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25th, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams relict of Joseph Williams, aged 74 years, 9 months and 14 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 8, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's mother in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st ult. by Rev. Wm. Church, Loren F. Krill to Miss Lilla P. Maxson.

At the residence of the bride, Jan. 25th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Edwin Gaylord of Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emma J. Wallace of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 13th, Chauncey L. Brown in the 72d year of his age.  He fell asleep in Jesus.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of her son-in-law, H.K. Jarvis, Jan 13th, Mrs. Fanny Bliss relict of the late Jesse Bliss, Esq. of Hartwick [Otsego co. NY] aged 74 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 26, Isaac Peet aged 82 years.  He was one of the pioneer settlers on Oneonta Creek and resided there for 70 years.

Death of David Kelso, Esq.  This gentleman - one of the most highly respected citizens of Otsego County [NY] died at his residence in Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. aged about 70 years.  His loss will be severely felt by the entire community in which he had spent so many years of an upright and useful life.

Christian Brown, an old and respected citizen of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], was driving cattle across the track on Monday Jan. 30th and all had crossed but one, when the western bound train - due at that time - came in sight, and he, thinking the cow had not time to cross, endeavored to hinder her from the attempt.  Naturally she endeavored to cross, he using all his powers to obstruct her passage, when just as the engine came opposite, the cow ran against or pushed him on the track.  He was badly injured, having one leg crushed and terribly mangled otherwise.  He died within six hours after the occurrence.  Monitor

Morris Chronicle Morris, NY, February 15, 1871

Marriages

At Potter's Hotel in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13th by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Earl H. Davis to Miss Emma M. Cutler both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

We take the following from the Utica Herald:  Married - Jan. 21 at Plainfield, Otsego County [NY] at the residence of Robert Evans by H.R. Williams, Joseph Copas to Miss Jane Rowland.  This couple were married in Plainfield, Otsego County, partook of wedding dinner in Winfield, Herkimer County [NY] took tea in Bridgewater, Oneida County [NY] and were all the time under one roof.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 22, 1871

Marriages

At Bridgewater [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 17th by Rev. W.H. Harrington, Chas. W. Stevenson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Malvina Witter of Brookfield [Morris Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 14th by Rev. J. W. Mevis Eugene L. Phillips to Miss Elphene A. Holden both of Morris.

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13th, by H. Brown, John A. Myers to Miss Jennie A. Caulkins all of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

At West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 12th by Rev. S. Martin, Emules A. Reynolds to Miss Eillie D. Lavanway all of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. after an illness of five years, Mrs. Amelia D. [Byram] wife of Dr. E. P. Byram, aged 57 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 15th, Willis S. [Bresee] only son of Andrew and Ann F. Bresee, aged 1 year and 10 months.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 3d, Marion K. [Babcock] ag'd 1 year 1 month and 29 days.

In Vineland, N.J. Jan. 19th, Ethan Ellen in the 55th year of his age.  Mr. Allen was formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Amos Sweet aged 59 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, October 24, 1872

Marriages

SPONENBURG - EHLE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 17, by Rev. R.C. Fox, Mr. W.A. Sponenburg and Miss Elizabeth Ehle all of Oneida.

COE - WASHBURNE:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 23, by Rev. A.J. Canfield, Mr. Lewis E. Coe and Miss Mary L. Washburne both of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY].

PERKINS - KINGSLEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 16, by Rev. Dr. Harvey, Mr. Charles S. Perkins of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Alice C. Kingsley of Hamilton.

THROOP - SHERMAN:  In Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 16, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. Lucian F Throop and Miss Mary J. Sherman both of Hubbardsville.

STARR - TILLINGHAST:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 15, by Rev. H.F. Dudley Mr. Frederick W. Starr of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Miss Emma B. Tillinghast, daughter of Bradley Tillinghast, Esq.

HUNGERFORD - SLOCUM:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 15, by Rev. H.F. Dudley, Mr. Harvey Hungerford of Minneapolis Minn. and Miss Martha J. Slocum daughter of Wm. H. Slocum of Eaton.

DUNHAM - HAUGHTON:  In Bay City, Mich. Oct. 2 by Rev. Mr. Knickerbocker, Mr. F.W. Dunham of Bay City, and Miss Mary S. Haughton formerly of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

CLARK - CLARK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 14, at the residence of the bride's father, Ransom F. Clark, by the Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Henry R. Clark of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Miss Ella D. Clark of DeRuyter.

FLETCHER - USHER:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 12, by Rev. Jas. H. McGahen, Mr. John F. Fletcher and Miss Ida M. Usher all of South Hamilton.

LASELLE - WEDGE:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. George S. Laselle of Lebanon, and Miss Florence D Wedge of the same place.

TOMPKINS - VAN HOUSEN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 10, by Rev. Dr. Harvey, Mr. Myron Tompkins and Miss Harriet Eva Van Housen all of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY].

HAZZARD - BARBER:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 21, at the residence of C.H. White, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Wm. T. Hazzard and Miss Mary E. Barber both of Lebanon.

Deaths

DONNELLY:  Near Oneida Valley [Madison Co. NY], Emma E. [Donnelly] daughter of Peter and Sarah Donnelly, aged 5 years and 1 month.

KILHAM:  In Turin, Lewis Co. [NY] Oct. 8, Sarah Taylor Kilham wife of Soloman Kilham and mother of our townsman, Hon. L.C. Kilham, in the 75th year of her age.

BARUS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] at the residence of his son-in-law Wm.Cooley, Oliver Barus in the 91st year of his age.

BROMLEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 15, at the residence of his son-in-law, M. Francis, Mr. John Bromley, aged 89 years.

HARRISON:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 13, Charles Freemont, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison, aged 15 years, 1 month and 14 days.

BLAKESLEE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 14, Ruth [Blakeslee] widow of the late Eld. D. Blakeslee.

SHERMAN: In Erieville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 12, Richard Sherman aged 90 years and 6 months.

HAYWARD:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 10, after a brief illness, Mr. Thomas Hayward in his 79th year.

KING:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Oct. 18, Herbert E. King aged 30 years, 5 months and 15 days.

Oriskany Falls, Oneida Co. NY: Herbert E. King died at his residence on Friday, the 18th, aged 30 years, 5 months and 15 days.  Such is the brief announcement that brings grief and aching void to the hearts of many.  The heart that once beat with love to all, envy to none, has ceased its throbbing forever.  Consumption, that dreadful disease, hurried him to a premature grave, and his spirit to realms of everlasting peace and joy.  Our village deeply regrets his untimely death and tender our sympathy to his wife in this hour of her sad bereavement.

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On Saturday night last a sad accident occurred about six miles this side of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the N.Y.&O. Midland RR, by which Robert Wheeler, a young man about 21 years of age lost his life.  Mr. Wheeler was employed as brakeman on a freight train, which position he has held for some time.  On that night, when a few miles north of Norwich, he was riding in the engine, when suddenly the engine, tender and one car broke loose from the rest of the train.  After the engine slackened, the unfortunate man went back and took his position for coupling the train, when the engine backed up sufficiently.  It being quite dark the brakeman did not discover that one of the bumpers had been broken from one of the cars and when they came together they crushed him in so severe a manner that he fell into the hands of the fireman and expired in a few moments after the accident. The young man boarded at Mrs. Randall's on Lake St., Oneida [Madison Co. NY].  His body was brought to this village on Sunday morning and placed in a vault to await the arrival of his parents who reside at Carthage, Jefferson Co. [NY] where the body will be taken for burial. As Dr. Carpenter is absent, a coroner was summoned from Chittenango on Monday and an inquest held over the body.