Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 13, 1879

Marriages

SCOTT - SHELTON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 4th, by Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Walter Scott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Martha Shelton of Guilford.

SOULES - COOK:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. Eugene D. Soules of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Cook of Afton.

PERKINS - EATON:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 19th, by Rev. T.A. Batson, Mr. Herbert C. Perkins to Miss Flora A. Eaton both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

BROWN - DIBBLE:  At the home of the bride, in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. Albert E. Brown to Miss Eva A. Dibble both of Smithville.

CLARK = NIGHTINGALE:  At the Parsonage in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d, by Rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. Nelson Clark to Miss Mary L. Nightingale, all of McDonough.

SPENCER - CHURCH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Charles W. Spencer, M.D. to Miss Libbie Church of Afton.

HAKES - GARDNER:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 25th, by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Mr. Thomas G. Hakes to Mrs. Eveline Gardner.

WILLARD - BYRDSALL:  In New York, Feb. 27th, by Rev. Dr. Corner, John Willard, M.D. formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lenore J. Byrdsall all of New York.

VEDDER - BALDWIN:  Near Chicago, Feb. 19th, Mr. Almon Vedder to Miss Louise B. Baldwin formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

GREENE - DEMING:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] March 6th 1879, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. Roselle L. Green to Miss Nellie B. Deming both of Morris.

Deaths

DAILY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 7th of consumption, Miss Catharine Daily aged about 20 years.

BLACKMAN:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, Lucinda [Blackman] wife of G.F. Blackman, aged 73 years, 2 months and 16 days.

LYON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, Mr. Charles Lyon, aged 94 years.

DARLING:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] March 2d, Mr. Elijah Darling aged 85 years.

PALMER:  At the County House, March 12th, Mr. Stephen Palmer aged 76 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

SHERWOOD:  In Bucyrus, Ohio, Feb. 26th, Mr. John G. Sherwood aged 46 years, 6 months, and 28 days, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and son of the late Asa T. Sherwood of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

HAND:  Dr. S.D. Hand an old and much respected physician of Binghamton, dropped dead while awaiting the train for Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], at the depot in that city on Monday morning last.  In early life he taught school and had among his pupils Samuel J. Tilden.  Deceased was an uncle of Dr. S.M. Hand of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  His age was seventy-three years.

PALMITER:  A four-year-old son of C.R. Palmiter died of trichina a few days since.

News Items

Columbus, Chenango Co. NY  

The angel of death has again passed by, and three more have fallen by his hand.  Mahala Griffin died last Friday night at the residence of Oliver Myers.  She was ninety-three years of age. The funeral occurred yesterday (Sunday).  

Today occurs the funeral of Miss Ella Myers who also died Friday night, aged nineteen years.  For more than a year she had suffered with throat and lung difficulties, which finally terminated in consumption.  In the morning of life, while yet the flush of health was on her brow she became a Christian, and united with the M.E. Church.  "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Tomorrow the funeral services of the wife of George F. Blackman will be held.  She died at her residence on Saturday morning last, aged 73 years.  A good woman - a mother in Israel - has gone to her reward.  For the greater part of her long life, her everyday walk was a beautiful illustration of the principles of our blessed religion, and when the Reaper came, he found her like a shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest.

Coventry, Chenango Co. NY

Death has made terrible inroads into the family of Samuel A. Martin, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], since the month of December last.  On the 25th of that month, his daughter Georgianna [Phillips] wife of James H. Phillips, died of typhoid pneumonia.  Her mother died a few days later, and now the father is gone, he having died on Sunday.  All three died of the same disease.  there are four children left, two daughters and two sons. Truly this is an afflicted family and they have the sympathy of the entire community - Chenango American

Vital Records, Broome (1850) & Chenango (1823) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 6, 1823

Death

Extract of a letter dated Greene, Aug. 1, 1823:  Melancholy Event: A very melancholy accident occurred in this town on the 9th ult.  As Mr. David Hallenback, his wife and infant, accompanied by his sister, Miss Caroline Hallenback and Mrs. Christie, wife of John F. Christie, were riding down a hill, the horses took fright and ran.  Mr. H. was immediately thrown from the wagon and escaped unhurt.  The wagon soon turned over; the infant was instantly killed and Mrs. C. was so seriously injured, that she expired about an hour after the accident.  Mrs. Hallenback escaped with a lacerated shoulder and Miss C. Hallenback had a thigh broken, besides being otherwise severely injured.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 20, 1823

Deaths

In German [Chenango Co. NY] on the -?-th inst. Deacon Philomen Lee formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 76.

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th, Mrs. Curtis wife of Mr. Solomon Curtis.

On the 14th, Mr. Solomon Parker aged 49.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 27, 1823

Death

At Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Miss Juliet Wettenhall AE 17 years.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 3, 1823

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] of a bilious fever, on Friday last, John C. Burnett son of Charles J. Burnett of Skaneateles in the county of Onondaga [NY] in the 19th year of his age.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 24, 1823

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, James [Willson] son of Capt. David Willson, in the second year of his age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 6, 1850

Marriage

At McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. Daniel Car, Mr. L.F. Leal, Esq., Editor of the Chenango Union to Miss Frances A. Hill, daughter of the late John F. Hill Esq.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Monday February 4th, James A. Hanlon, aged 20 years.  Funeral on Wednesday afternoon, 2 o'clock at the Methodist Chapel.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 13, 1850

Deaths

In Sacramento City (California) on the 6th of November last, of dysentery, Mr. Francis W. Gregory aged 29 years.

Deceased left Auburn in March last in advance of the Auburn Company, as one of the committee to make purchases of animals &c, for the journey from Independence.  He was a brother of Mrs. Jesse D. Smith, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and formerly resided in Vestal, Broome County [NY] Owego Gazette

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Miss Harriet P. [Spencer] daughter of Joshua A. Spencer in the 22d year of her age.

In East Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on the 9th instant, Frances [Whitney] eldest daughter of Ebenezer Whitney, aged 38 years, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 20, 1850

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday the 15th instant, Miss Margaret Cox a native of Annan Dumfrieshire, Scotland, aged 28 years.  Funeral from Binghamton Place tomorrow at 1/2 past 12 o'clock.  The friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 27, 1850

Marriages

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th instant by the Rev. N.H. Adams, Mr. Jeremiah Stow Merchant of Harpersville to Miss Adaline [Youmans] daughter of William Youmans, Esq. of Otsego, Otsego County, N.Y.

At Triangle, Broome County, New York, by the Rev. Mr. Lewis, on the 14th instant, Henry T. Whitney Esq. of the same place to Elizabeth [Park] youngest daughter of Rufus Park, late of Chenango, deceased.

Deaths

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 3d instant, Augusta [Belding] daughter of Mr. Edson and Chloe Belding, aged 7 years and 4 months.

At Campville, Tioga County [NY] on Friday, February 22nd in the 64th year of her age, Mrs. Sarah [Whitney] wife of Ebenezer Whitney, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] after a long and painful sickness, which she bore with that spirit and resignation becoming a true follower of Jesus Christ, leaving a name cherished and a character to be emulated by a large circle of friends.

Vital Records, Otsego (1864) & Madison (1866) Counties, NY

 Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 28, 1864

Marriages

DICKERMAN - LEONARD:  At the M.E. Church in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], November 11, 1863, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Norris Dickerman of Cleveland, Ohio to Mrs. Addie Leonard of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

BISHOP - PATRICK:  By the same, December 24, 1863, Mr. Henry Bishop to Miss Mary C. Patrick both of Sidney Centre [Delaware Co. NY].

COWSE - MARLEY:  By the same, December 25, 1863, Mr. Lewis Cowse of Racine, Wis. to Miss Sarah Marley of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

FINCH - COLE:  By the same, January 15, 1864, Mr. James Finch of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Cole of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

LYON - LYNCH:  By the same, January 21, Mr. Arad Lyon to Miss Mary Lynch both of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

DIBBLE:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] January 20, Sally [Dibble] wife of Joseph Dibble in her 76th year.

RIFENBARK:  In Illinois, December 9, 1863, Morton M. [Rifenbark] son of Stephen Rifenbark, aged 3 years and 7 months.

Again, has death entered this bereaved family, culled another flower and borne it from the "chilling blasts of earth" to bloom in paradise.  He never choose a more lovely one and never could his selection be more keenly realized.  But we should not mourn his loss, for death to him was only a kind unknown friend who unlocked with noiseless hand life's flower encircled door to show him those he loved.  With them he is now, as he often used to sing, "Playing on the Golden Harp."

That once happy home is now desolate and lonely - for five lovely children and an affectionate wife have been carried away by the pale horse and his rider.  but it is a consolation to feel that they all have been put on board the life boat - the Atonement of Jesus, and have safely reached the harbor of eternal repose, where:

"Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, / Are felt and fear'd no more.  / Death spreads his withering, wintry arms, / and beauty smiles no more; / Ah: where are now those rising charms / Which pleased our eyes before? / Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, / When what we now deplore / Shall rise in full immortal prime / And bloom to fade no more."

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, February 25, 1864

Deaths

SMITH:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] February 6, Mr. Peter D. Smith aged 36 years, 5 months and 15 days.

YOUNGS:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] February 10, Mrs. Lydia [Youngs] wife of James Youngs, esq., aged 72 years and 7 months.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, September 15, 1866

Marriages

STURDEVANT - KILTS:  At the M.E. Church, Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 12th, by Rev. C.N. Stowers, Mr. James W. Sturdevant of Rome [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss C. Ardella Kilts of Oneida.

CLARK - GROFF:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 4, by Rev. Dr. Smith, Augustus P. Clark of Atchison, Kansas to Frances S. Croff of Cazenovia.

LEWIS - SPEAR:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 4, by Rev. C.M. Lewis, Mr. Russell R. Lewis of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Helen Spear of DeRuyter.

LEETE - FLEMING:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 7 by Rev. J.R. Lewis, Mr. William S. Leete of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Rose A. Fleming of Morrisville.

Deaths

BROWN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 5, of Dysentery, Mary D. [Brown] only child of Rev. A.F. Brown, aged 2 years and 6 months.

FRANCIS:  In Munnsville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 1, Mr. Ichabod Francis aged 68 years.

Mr. Francis was born in Greenville, Green Co on May 10th, 1797.  He came in early life to Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] where he spent more than fifty years.  Here he was married to Miss Mercy McMillin, professed the religion of Christ and lived an everyday useful and pious life, beloved and respected.  Nine years ago, he made Munnsville his home, when he at once took his place in the church and society and though his course was not marked with eccentricities and noisy efforts, yet it was steady, reliable, and respected.  His last hours witnessed no joyous ecstasies, but there was peace and conscious safety and the light of a useful and pious life.  Bloomed the darkness of the valley that lay between him and the world of light.

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It is with the deepest sorrow we find ourselves called upon to record the death of one of our most prominent and respectable citizens, Gen. John M. Messinger who died at his residence in this village on the afternoon of Tuesday last.  Although for some few days preceding his decease his friends felt somewhat alarmed as to the ultimate termination of his sickness, yet not until within a day or two of his death, was the event looked for as so near.  Gen. Messinger was widely known, having for a long period taken an active part in the political, as well as other matters of Madison County [NY].  Originally from Massachusetts, in 1803, we believe, he came to the town of Smithfield [Chenango Co. NY] where he lived for a number of years, afterwards removing to Lenox [Madison Co. NY].

As already remarked, he sustained a prominent position, owing not only to natural ability and practical judgment, but also sharing in a large degree that force of character and indomitable will that always gave him marked influence in society.  Holding several important offices of trust, among which were those of Sheriff and representative to the Legislature, he proved himself honorable in discharging all the duties pertaining thereto.  In political views he was attached to the Democratic party and measures, until 1860, when he felt constrained to sever his connection with that party, since which period he has acted with and given to the Republican party his earnest support. As a citizen, always interested in the growth and welfare of our village, as a neighbor, kind and obliging, as a man upright and respected, his loss will be deeply felt.  His last hours were made peaceful and happy by leaning for support upon the arm of his Redeemer, and his eyes closed in death with hardly a struggle.  The funeral services were attended on Thursday afternoon from his late residence by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.

News Item

Georgetown [Madison Co. NY]:  The shooting of the Cady girl, which was reported last week, occurred near the house of Mr. Lorenzo Van Horn.  Messrs. Van Horn and Cady live about 35 rods apart.  Mr. and Mrs. Van Horn were absent from home.  The girl, Arminda [Cady] had gone over to wash some clothes in a brook about a rod from Mr. Van Horn's residence.  A coroner's jury was empaneled on Sunday evening, Sept. 2d, by Coroner Harris, of Cazenovia. The verdict of the jury was unanimous that the shooting was accidental.  On Thursday, a warrant was issued by A.V. Bentley, Esq. of DeRuyter on complaint of one of the neighbors for the arrest of the boy Frank Van Horn, who fired the gun.  He was arrested on Friday and on Saturday was brought before Esq Bentley of Deruyter, L.B. Kern, Esq. appeared for the people and D.Q. Mitchell, Esq. for the prisoner. The counsel for the defense waived an examination and the boy was committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury. The boy is about 10 years old and rather small of his age.  Cazenovia Rep.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, April 18, 1879

Marriage

In Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] April 9th, 1879, at the house of the bride's parents by Rev. J.W. Ainsworth, Adelbert J. Preston and Belle Crandell.

Milford, Otsego Co. NY:  Last Thursday evening, a large party of relatives and friends assembled at the residence Mrs. A.E. Sayer, of our village by invitation on the occasion of the marriage of her only daughter [Hattie Sayer] to S.W. Saxton, performed by their pastor, Rev. A.B. Richardson. The esteem and affection for the happy couple was attested by a large and costly selection of presents, among which was silver spoons, forks and butter dish, presented by the choir of the M.E. Church.  It was a most enjoyable evening.  The house was beautifully decorated with the choicest flowers, a bountiful supply of provisions were served, while the strains of music and song completed the circle of pleasure.  Hearty congratulations were extended the bride and groom all of which we hope will be realized.

Deaths

Mrs. Caroline Cronkhite of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], died at the residence of her son, N. Cronkhite, Sabbath day, April 6th, 1879, in the 67th year of her age.  She had been a member of the M.E. Church for 54 years and the large attendance at her funeral held at the church attested the esteem of her friends.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], April 4th, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Waeide(?), formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] on March 11th, 1879, suddenly of heart disease, Harriet Newell [Bissell] wife of Amos Bissell aged 62 years.  At six years of age, she removed with her parents from Winkham, Greene Co. N.Y. to Milford, which has ever since been her home, so that her decease comes to many as a personal bereavement.  A woman recognized as a leader in good works and in benevolence, both in the church of which she was a consistent member for forty-eight years and in private. A friend to the poor she blended as but few can the offices of true wife, loving mother and devoted grandmother of motherless children.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Saunders Palmer aged about 80 years.

In Franklin (Croton) [Delaware Co. NY] April 18th, Mrs. Nancy Reed aged 85 years.

In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] April 8, Mrs. Sylva Johnson mother of Mrs. David Alger, aged 65 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 11, John Blend aged 59 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 11, the widow of Caleb Potter aged 78 years.

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] April 15, J.C. McWilliams aged 67 years.

Otsdawa, Otsego Co. NY George Chamberlin died last week.  The funeral services were held at the Free Baptist church.  He was a very old man.

Franklin, Delaware Co., NY: The funeral services of Miss Nellie Harris daughter of Stephen Harris, Esq. were held at the Congregational church at 11 a.m., Rev. Mr. Day officiating; also, the funeral services of Giles Taylor aged 87 years, were attended on Sunday.  Mr. Taylor was a pensioner of the war of 1812.

Ouleout, Delaware Co. NY:  Mrs. Case mother of Harvey Mackey, died at his residence last Saturday morning.  She was 90 years old and had enjoyed good health until a few weeks previous to her death.  Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church, Meredith Square.

Davenport, Delaware Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. McNaughton, relict of the late John McNaughton, was held from her late residence in this village last Wednesday [Eliza McNaughton, d. Apr. 7, 1879, 61y].  and the funeral of Mrs. Chloe Wickham relict of the lats John Wickham was held at the residence of Wm. Mc Donald on Friday and was largely attended. Rev. Mr. F---- of South Worcester preached on both occasions.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1844 & 1858)

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 7, 1844

Death

At Darby Plains, Ohio, on the 29th of Aug., Mr. Benjamin D. Baxter formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] aged 37.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 14, 1844

Death

In Westport, Conn., on Tuesday the 5th inst., Franklin Taylor, aged 23.

The deceased was a graduate of Yale College, in the class of '43.  His student life was distinguished by great industry and brilliant promise.  A scholar - a friend - a Christian, he combined all the traits of mind and heart that win the favor of the teacher and attract the society of his fellows.  In a conversation with the writer, he expressed a determination to prepare himself for God's ministry in heathen lands.  But his labor of love has been forbidden him.  He has been preferred to a more blissful service, praising God in heaven.  The pride of '43 is gone.  Let us find comfort in the reflection, that "whom the gods love die young."

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 21, 1844

Marriage

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 10th inst. Mr. Allen Rose to Miss Mary H. Simpson.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 28, 1844

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 23d inst. William A. [Penniman] youngest son of F.B. Penniman, aged 2 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 26, 1844

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Christmas morning, by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. William H. Abbott to Miss Eleanor M. Jones all of Binghamton.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Barker, Mr. Barney McElory to Miss Eliza Jane Collins all of this village.

Death

At the residence of Maj. Gen Gaines, New Orleans, on the 8th inst. William Wallace Whitney son of Virgil Whitney, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] aged 21 years.

The deceased was personally known to a majority of the readers of this paper, and all have enjoyed the perusal of many of the productions of his pen which have appeared in its columns during the last three years, over the signature of "Fritz."  Consequently, neither the virtues which adorned his life, nor the cultivated intellect, which gave him a station among men by many years his seniors in age and intercourse with the world, need an extended notice at our hands.  But the writer of this cannot deny himself the privilege of lingering for a moment over the departure of one, so young, so good, and whose future life was so full of promise, to a large circle of relatives and friends.

In William W. Whitney, talents of the first order were united with industry, energy, great force of character and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.  During the last three years he had been attached to the family of Maj. Gen. Gaines, in the capacity of military Secretary. The relations subsisting between Gen. Gaines and his young friend were of the most intimate and friendly character.  They in fact, regarded each other as father and son and the General frequently expressed his high opinion of his moral and intellectual qualities.  On one occasion when communicating with a mutual friend, he used the following language:

"Of the thousands of talented young men with whom it has been my good fortune to be associated in the public service during a period of forty-five years, many of whom have been on duty near me, and personally and intimately known to me as he has been for years, I am convinced that I have never known a more exemplary, upright man, nor any of his age equal to him in legal and military mind and moral courage."

He had also pursued the study of Law and last winter was admitted to the honors of an Attorney at the bar of the highest court in our nation.  Notwithstanding the arduousness of his consequent duties, he found time for much miscellaneous and literary writing, which has appeared in the columns of several of the first journals in New York, Washington, New Orleans, St. Louis, and other of our Western and Southern cities. An all-wise providence has removed him in the morning of life, and at the commencement of a career of great prospective honor and usefulness.  Let us bow in humble submission to its afflicting dispensation.  He was prepared to meet his God and expressed an entire willingness to exchange this for a brighter and happier world.  May we, who are left emulate his example and practice his virtues.   C.J.O.

Union News, Union, NY, July 89, 1858

Marriages

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 3d instant by Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Seth Marvin Savey of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] to Miss Lydia Ann Russell of the former place.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], July 1st by the Rev. S.F. Bacon, Mr. Frederick H. Fox to Miss Hannah Dingman both of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

In Hawleyton [Broome Co. NY], June 22d by Rev. Mr. Walworth, Mr. John S. Stanley of Choconut, Pa., to Miss Ann Amelia Luch of Hawleyton.

Union News, Union, NY, July 15, 1858

Deaths

 In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] in a fit Joanna H. [Bishop] wife of Buriah Bishop, aged 48 years and 4 months.

In Cortland village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th ult. Blanche Vi----a [ Katline] infant daughter of John M. and Susie Katline.  We feel to sympathize deeply with our old friends, John and Susie, in the loss of their little one, but God may have thus afflicted them for their good, to draw them nearer to him.  Cast your all upon God, and he will bring you through your afflictions triumphantly.

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

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 11, 1817

News Item

50 Cents Reward:  Ranaway from the subscriber on the 26th inst. an indented apprentice named Orrin Willcox 18 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy on my account.  Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], May 26, 1817.  Rufus Lyon

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 9, 1817

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Nathaniel Whipple aged seventy-eight years, after a short but severe illness.  He has left an aged widow and numerous friends to mourn his loss.  In the death of Mr. Whipple, society has lost an exemplary member, and his surviving relatives, an invaluable friend.

"Life's a short summer - man a flower,  / Hi dies - alas! how soon he dies!"

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 13, 1817

Death

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 31st ult. Mr. Thomas Williams late a resident of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] aged 63.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 14, 1839

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. at the house of her son-in-law, Mr. David Griffing, Mrs. Esther Bedford formerly of Albany [Albany Co. NY] aged sixty-eight years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 28, 1839

Marriage

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Isaac Bush, Esq., Atty. and Counsellor at low, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Martha Prentiss daughter of the Hon. John H. Prentiss of the former place.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th inst. Mrs. Mary Grandy, sister of the Rev. A. Wheelock of this village, aged 58 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 4, 1839

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. Geo. E. Delavan, Mr. Ira Williams of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lucinda Newton of the former place.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by the Rev. G.E. Delavan, Mr. James Hunt of Jefferson County [NY] to Miss Phama Blair of the former place.

Death

With the elapse of scarcely a month, we are again called upon to record the death of another estimable and worthy citizen who lost his life on Thursday.  Mr. Charles Stratton two miles below this place, attended by his father, went into the canal to bathe.  Unknown to him, a deep spot existed, which he fell into, and being no swimmer easily fell a victim to his helplessness in water beyond his depth.  His father, who is considerably advanced in age, was unable to render him any effectual assistance and two hours expired before he was found.  Mr. S. was 33 years old, and has left a wife and five children to grieve over his premature and sudden departure to the silent tomb of the dead.  Oxford Times

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 11, 1839

Marriage

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Dr. M.P. Smith of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Lucy W. Howard of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 8, 1879

Marriage

At the residence of the bride in Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], April 23d, 1879, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Schuyler Crippen of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Amanda Gibbs of Portlandville.

Deaths

At Plattsmouth, Neb. April 10th, 1879, of brain fever, Mary Bella [Waterman] infant daughter of Dr. J.M. and Bella R. Waterman, formerly of Otsego Co. [NY] aged one year and 15 days.

At his residence in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] April 16th, 1879, after an illness of only a few hours, Jacob Porter aged 77 years.

Rev. J.L.G. McKown, D.D. who was the first Principal of Cooperstown Seminary [Otsego Co. NY] was born in Albany County [NY] in 1830 and entered the ministry of Oneida Conference in 1849.  He died in Roseville, N.J. on Friday last - worn out with hard work and weakened by a complication of diseases.  He was an active, zealous worker, with good natural abilities and considerable culture.  He filled several positions of responsibility, including the pulpits of several leading methodist churches.

On Monday last, E.P. Cory received intelligence by telegram of the sudden death of his brother-in-law, Louis Blum of St. Paul [MN] formerly a merchant in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th.

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Mrs. Belle S. Botham received a dispatch Monday apprising her of the death of her husband by drowning near Buffalo [Erie Co. NY].  She started on the first train for the city.  Another dispatch on Tuesday announced the recovery of the body.  Mrs. Botham spent a few days in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] recently and had made arrangements for his wife to travel with him this summer.

The Buffalo Commercial, Buffalo, NY, April 28, 1879:  The Rochester Democrat of this morning has the following:  H.H. Warner, the well-known dealer in safes, received a telegram Saturday afternoon informing him that one of his agents, A.F. Botham had been drowned at Nunda.  Subsequently he learned that Botham and Walter S. Orcutt had been fishing at the lower Portage Falls, and that in some manner the boat got into the rapids and was capsized, Orcutt alone escaping.  The unfortunate young man was only twenty-three years of age and has a wife, although she does not reside in this city [Rochester, Monroe Co. NY].  He had been in Mr. Warner's employ since last jnauary and he left Rochester for Nunda about a week ago. A telegram announcing the sad news has been sent to Mr. Botham's father who is a well-known lawyer is Southbridge, Mass.

Buffalo Weekly Courier, Buffalo, NY, April 30, 1879:  Mr. A.F. Botham of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] was drowned in the Genesee River below the Portage Falls Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Botham was a commercial traveler, representing Mr. H.H. Warren, dealer in safes at Rochester, and at the time of the accident had gone from Nunda, Livingston County [NY] in company with a gentleman named Wallace of that place, to the Genesee River for the purpose of fishing. The two gentlemen began their amusement and fished up the river until they had almost reached the lower falls, which are about three miles below the railroad bridge at Portage.  At the point where the accident occurred the water ran very swiftly and was very high. the two men entered a boat and attempted to cross the river. When nearly halfway across, the boat was overturned in the rapids and both men thrown into the water. Wallace was washed down stream for some distance and was able to get upon a huge rock which projected from the water.  Botham was also washed down in the flood and has not since been seen.  Yesterday nearly a hundred men worked all day dragging for the body, but their efforts were not successful. The water was very high and very muddy, making the work slow and very difficult. 

Buffalo Weekly Courier, Buffalo, NY, May 7, 1879:  the deceased entered Mr. Warner's employ in January last, previous to which time he had been working for the Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machine company.  He was only twenty-three years of age and was a married man.  His wife formerly worked in Sibley, Lindsay & Carr's but left there some time ago and went to visit some friends in Schenevus, Otsego County, N.Y.  In the overcoat thrown off by the drowned man was a letter addressed to his wife and fifty dollars in money.  His father is a lawyer living in Southbridge, Mass. and immediately on receipt of the unwelcome news a telegram was sent to him.  Yesterday an answer was received from Southbridge stating that his wife's friends would give him sepulcher, a somewhat extra-ordinary message for a parent to send.  Up to the present writing no news has been received from the wife. Telegrams were sent to Schenevus and to friends in Albany, but without receiving any answer.  It was subsequently ascertained that his wife was visiting friends in Syracuse and telegrams were dispatched to the Syracuse papers requesting the publication of the accident in order to catch the wife's eye.  So far, all efforts to find the body have proved unavailing and it is possible that some days will elapse before it is recovered.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1833 & 1859)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 5, 1833

Marriage

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 27th by Joseph W. Reynolds, Esq. Mr. Alvah Johnson of Wood Hull, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Hannah Boice of the former place.

Death

In New York on the 26th ult. of a short illness, Emma C. [Stroble] wife of the Rev. D. Stroble and eldest daughter of Capt. Jerome Clarke of Hartwick, Otsego Co. [NY] in the 25th year of her age.

News Item

Rejoicing in the Valley of the Chenango

The following extracts from a letter dated Oxford, Chenango Co. [NY] 25th inst. show the spirit which pervades the valley, since the passage of the bill authorizing the construction of the Chenango Canal.  Argus

"I will endeavor to give you some little description of the expressions of joy in the valley of the Chenango on the arrival of the news of the final passage of the canal bill.  The stage started from Utica on Saturday morning with an elegant flag, bearing an eagle with spreading wings on a white ground with a crimson border, and above the eagle was emblazoned in large crimson letters, "Chenango Canal."  This was carried thru to Binghamton in good style.

"When we struck the Valley, we met an escort from Norwich, headed by more than one hundred horsemen, elegantly mounted, and bearing two standards of colors.   Next followed a sleigh, drawn by four fine horses, fitted out in Rider's best style.  In this sleigh we took our seats.  This was again followed by almost a countless number of our citizens in sleighs.  the whole cavalcade moved on under the orders of our friend, esq. Smith, until we reached the elevation north of the village of Norwich, when the roaring of cannon, the ringing of bells, and the shouts of the citizens commenced and in twenty minutes, the village was brilliantly illuminated.

"In Norwich we met a boat from Oxford, mounted on two sleighs, with a flying flag and drawn by four horses, in which (after shaking hands with our friends at Norwich) we took passage for Oxford, where we witnessed the same demonstrations of joy as at Norwich.

"When we ascended the hill at Morse's with the sound of the bugle, the four bells in Oxford commenced ringing, the cannon roared and the whole valley seemed to ring with the buzzes of its citizens.

"P.S. it be said that Hamilton village has exceeded all the rest."

Cherry Valley Chronicle, Cherry Valley, NY, March 19, 1833

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. J.W. Paddock, Mr. Harvey Williams of Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Elizabeth Swift daughter of Mr. Thomas Swift, of this town.

By the Rev. Mr. Cowen, on the 14th inst. Mr. George J. Hammond of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lucy Ann Stanly of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died on the morning of the 15th instant, At Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on his return from the last Herkimer Circuit Court, Isaac Seelye, Esq. of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] in the fifty-fifth year of his age.  He was attacked suddenly by a paralytic stroke and expired in about forty-eight hours.  He was the Senior Member of the Bar of this County.  Although Mr. Seelye possessed talents and requirements which eminently qualified him to fill any public station, yet so far from soliciting, he always declined public employments.  His untiring zeal for the interest of his clients, his extensive practice, his distinguished talents in his profession, and his virtues and excellent qualities as a member of society, render this Dispensation of Divine Providence an event which will be long and deeply deplored by this community - while in his afflicted and excellent family the loss of a kind and tender husband, and a most affectionate parent, is truly irreparable, and can only be alleviated by a resignation to the will of Heaven and the consolations of Religion

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 26, 1833

Deaths

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th instant, The Rev. Andrew Oliver aged 71 years.  We are requested to state that an extended obituary notice of this excellent and useful man will soon be published in one of the religious periodicals of the day.

We are requested to state that the funeral of the Rev. Andrew Oliver will take place at his late dwelling house in Springfield, this forenoon at eleven, o'clock; and that the funeral of the deceased child of Dr. J. Ormston will also be attended at the same time and place.

News Item

From the New Berlin Herald of the 20th inst. 

Execution:  Yesterday the unhappy and ill-fated George Dennison expiated his awful crime on the gallows and terminated by an ignominious death, at the early age of twenty-six years, a career of vice, intemperance and depravity. 

At an early hour the streets were thronged with an immense concourse of people who had assembled from all quarters to witness the execution.  At half past 11 o'clock, the prisoner, clad in the mournful habiliments of the grave, was taken from the gaol; took his seat on his coffin, in a sleigh, attended by sheriff Franklin, his deputies and ex-sheriff Welch, and a number of the clergy, and proceeded under a strong escort of military to the place of execution.

He ascended the gallows with a firm and elastic step and seated himself on the fatal drop.  A very impressive prayer was then offered up to the Throne of Grace by the Rev. Mr. Sprague, of Sherburne, after which the prisoner in a full and clear tone read an address to the assembled multitude, in which he traced his awful fate to the influence of ardent sprits and solemnly implored all who hear him to abandon forever that deadly and destructive habit; stated that he had once been a member of the temperance society, but soon abandoned it, and persisted in intemperance till it has brought him to his present deplorable condition and concluded by declaring his innocence of willful and deliberate murder, forgiving all his enemies as he hoped to be forgiven.

After he had concluded, Elder Swan addressed the people in an able and eloquent manner, and was succeeded by the Rev. Mr. Bogue of Norwich, and Birdsell of Coventry.  the Sheriff then adjusted the rope, the cap was drawn over the prisoner's eyes and after a fervent prayer by Rev. Mr. Bogue, the fatal drop fell, and Denison was launched into eternity!  During the whole ceremony at the gallows, the wretched man remained firm and apparently unmoved, exhibiting not the slightest indication of weakness, until the rope was adjusted by the Sheriff, when he was observed to be in tears. They were but for a moment, however, he recovered his composure and died without a struggle.

The Marshall of the day, Col. Hughston, discharged his arduous duties to the satisfaction of all, and although the number present could not have been under 10o,000 and has been estimated by competent judges at 15,000, the most strict order and decorum was observed and no accident's of any kind occurred during the day.

The body, after hanging 35 minutes, was taken down and delivered to the friends of the prisoner, by whom it was taken to Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] where, we understand, a funeral sermon is this day to be delivered.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 6, 1859

Marriage

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 21st, by Rev. Wm. Cowen(?), Mr. Alanson Thomas Jr. to Miss Mary A. Brown, all of Otego.

Death

Coroner's Inquest:  Coroner H.N. Robinson was called on Tuesday last to hold an inquest on the body of Jeremiah Christman(?) of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], whose remains were found near a stream about three-fourths of a mile above the head of Otsego Lake [Otsego Co. NY].  He was a trapper by profession, and it is supposed that he fell down in a fit and died.  He was a very intemperate man. Verdict - death in a fit caused by intemperance - Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 13, 1859

Marriage

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst.by the Rev. Wm. Church, Mr. Wm. H. Birdsall to Miss Eliza J. Cain.

Death

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 31st inst. Mrs. Sabra Van Horn wife of the late Aaron Van Horn in the 73d year of her age. They were among the earliest settlers in the town, having located 34 years since on the farm where they remained until the time of their death.  "Write blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 20, 1859

Marriage

At Union, Broome co. [NY] April 5th, by Rev. N.S. De Witt, Mr. Wm. Danforth of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Samantha Bacon of the same place.