Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 27, 1879

Marriages

STANTON - CURTIS:  At the residence of B.F. Curtis in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Herbert R. Stanton of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Libbie N. Curtis of Guilford.

COOK- EDWARDS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. William F. Cook to Miss Jennie Edwards.

JONES - WILLCOX:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Edward M. Jones of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Alice M. Willcox of Smyrna.

SHERWOOD - HARVEY:  At the M.E. Church in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], March 12th, by Rev. William Huntley, Mr. La Fayette Sherwood of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Dellie Harvey of Cincinnatus.

STANTON - HARVEY:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Melvey Stanton of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rosa Harvey of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

KENYON - WEST:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 17th, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. C.C. Kenyon of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anna L. West Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

JOHNSON - GAGE: In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] Feb. 27th by Rev. S. Ball, Mr. E.C. Johnson of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Belle M. Gage of Homer.

HOSKINS - GREEN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Daniel S. Hoskins to Miss Betsey C. Green, all of Coventry.

WILCOX - FINCKS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 18th by Rev. Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Fred Wilcox of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Edith C. Fincks of Sherburne.

PALMER - ROYCE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 19th, by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Duane J. Palmer to Miss Inez J. Royce both of Sherburne.

ELLIS - THORNTON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 27th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Albert Ellis to Miss Emily Thornton, both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

JOYNER - ROBBINS: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] March 12th by Rev. Edson Rogers, Mr. D.V. Joyner, Editor of the Register to Miss Emma Robbins all of Cincinnatus.

BUNNELL - HATHAWAY:  In Tioga, Pa. March 11th by Rev. John Loudon, Mr. A.H. Bunnell editor of the Express, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary P. Hathaway all of Tioga, Pa.

HOLLENBECK - WRIGHT:  In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. N. McLeod, Mr. L. Merritt Hollenbeck of Tully [Onondaga Co. NY], formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Jennie E. Wright of Homer.

We see by the Cortland Standard [Cortland Co. NY] that I.M. Hollenbeck of Tully was recently married to Miss Jennie Rogers of Homer.  Merritt used to reside in our village, and his former friends extend congratulations.

ROBBINS - HARRINGTON:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. C.H. Robbins of Marathon to Miss Anna Harrington, of Cincinnatus.

RIOPEL - BAKER:  At the residence of the officiating clergyman, at Aspinwall, Jan. 8th, by Rev. Mr. Birdsall, E.E. Riopal, M.D. Director of First National College at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to Miss Juilia L. Baker daughter of Clarence M. Baker of New York and niece of T. Spencer Baker of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WICKS:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Prof H.G. Burlingame, in Brockport, N.Y. [Monroe Co.], March 22d, Mrs. Elvira U. Wicks, widow of the late Marvin Wicks of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 67 years.

Mrs. Elvira U. Wicks, widow of the late Marvin Wicks of this village, died of consumption at the residence of her son-in-law, Prof H.G. Burlingame, in Brockport, N.Y. on Saturday morning last. The remains were brought to this place [Norwich], accompanied by Prof. B. and wife, and funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of her sisters, the Misses Hitchcock on Court Street, Rev. L.M.S. Haynes officiating. Deceased was a devoted Christian, beloved and esteemed by all who knew her.

FAIRCHILD:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 23d, Miss Pamelia Fairchild, aged 85 years.

HICKS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] March 12th, Mr. James Hicks aged 87 years.

DAVIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th Mr. George Davis aged 79 years and 6 months.

THOMPSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 10th, Mrs. Caroline Thompson aged 61 years.

HUTCHINS:  In Sherburne, March 10th, Harriet A. [Hutchins] wife of William Hutchins, aged 58 years.

SCOFIELD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 14th, Samuel A. [Scofield] son of P.B. and E.D. Scofield, aged 17 years.

BEATMAN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 13th, Mr. Henry Beatman.

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] March 15th Mrs. Rachel P. Smith aged 72 years.

Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Rachel P. Smith an old an respected resident of this village departed this life early on Thursday morning of last week.

ATWATER:  In Maine, Broome Co. [NY] March 10th, Mr. Garret S. Atwater aged 78 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

DANIELS:  In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 4th of paralysis, Mrs. Alice B. Daniels wife of Martin Daniels, deceased, aged 63 years and 6? months, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

POTTER:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] March 14th, Emma E. [Potter] wife of FRank J. Potter, aged 29 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

FOOTE:  A memorial service, commemorative of the life and services of the late Mrs. Julia F Foote were held at the Methodist church on Sunday morning last.  Rev. Mr. Crydenwise delivered an eloquent sermon. Remarks were also made by C.L. King, Esq., Rev. W.H. Pearne, of Philadelphia and Rev. C.A Benjamin.  The desk was appropriately draped in black and choice flowers decorated the platform.

WHITE:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Eleanor Aldridge White mother of our respected townsman, Mason White, died at her home in Wisconsin, February 26th, at the advanced age of 91 years.  Mrs. White moved to Wisconsin twenty-five years ago.  The children of Mrs. Nelson Tillepaugh were her great-great grandchildren.

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HALL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, Capt. Benjamin P. Hall aged 73 years.

Pitcher, Chenango Co. NY:  The death of Capt. Benjamin P. Hall, which occurred at his residence in this village on Thursday morning, March 20th, will be read with sadness by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  Mr. Hall was born in Massachusetts, in 1805, and while in infancy his parents moved to the town of Preston, in this county [Chenango Co. NY].  Arriving at manhood, he married Miss Caroline Andrews of Preston, who survives him.  Mr. and Mrs. Hall were never blessed with any children.  In the fall of 1841, they moved to this village [Pitcher], where they won the confidence and respect of all - Mr. Hall by strict integrity and application to business, and Mrs. Hall by her kindness and sympathy for those in distress and her pleasant and wise counsel to all.  For two years past Mr. Hall's health has been failing.  Consumption had fastened upon him and friends witnessed with sorrow and sadness his wasting away from day to day with no permanent relief.  For many months past he has been confined to the house and has borne his pains with patience and his last days, like his life, were peaceful and quiet.  A good citizen, respected and esteemed for his many good qualities, a steadfast friend and a pleasant companion, an affectionate and indulgent husband, he has gone from us never to return.  On Saturday morning following his death, the village people assembled at his late residence and took a farewell blook at that noble man.  A few appropriate words were spoken by Rev. Mr. Turnbull, and a fervent prayer offered.  His remains were then taken to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment, a number of our citizens accompanying them.

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LEWIS:  In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] March 18th, Maj. William Lewis aged 88 years, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Major William Lewis died at the residence of his son-in-law, A.H. Watkins, in Cooperstown on Tuesday morning of last week, after a brief illness, doubtless contracted by his attendance on the Buell trial, aged nearly eighty-eight years. Deceased was well known to many of the older residents of this County, he having in his earlier years been for a time a resident of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] and later a popular hotel keeper in this village [Norwich].  In 1834 he took possession of the Mansion House on the corner opposite the Eagle Hotel now occupied by D.E. Comstock and Denis Conway ][in 1879], where he remained for four years, when he took the Coffee House (now Palmer House) of which he was proprietor for a year or two.  During his residence here Major Lewis made many lifelong friends.

News Items

Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Last Saturday a pleasant company gathered at the residence of D.P. Burlingham to celebrate the seventy-first birthday of his mother, Mrs. Lydia A. Burlingham.  Of the thirty guests present nearly all were friends and schoolmates in the "Long Ago."  Mrs. Hannah Sherman, from Ohio, and Mrs. Debbie Sage, of South New Berlin, twin sisters, were the oldest of the company at 83 years; Mrs. Powers, Mr. Bowen and Arvine Hoag, 77 years; Mrs. Edward Gadsby, 76; James L. Burlingham, 76; Mrs. Venner Hunt, 74; Mr. Cheney, 74; Mrs. Smith O. Dexter, 71; Mason White, 71.  And may the old time friendships thus renewed help to brighten all the shady places as they journey on to the sunset of life.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, November 21, 1872

Marriages

O'CONNELL - McGOUGH:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY], Nov. 12, Mr. Jeremiah O'Connell and Miss Kate McGough all of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

Jeremiah O'Connell of this village on the 12th inst. took to himself Miss Kate McGough, also of this place, as his lawful and wedded wife.  The bride and groom started for Missouri, their future home, and may peace, happiness and contentment ever by their attendants in their Western home, is the earnest wish of their many friends.

GRAY - ADAMS: In Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY] by Rev. E. Munger, Dr. F.A. Gray of Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY] and Miss Libby Adams.

SMITH - REVELY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 13 by the Rev. S.M. Fish, assisted by the Rev. D.I. Biggar, Mr. Julius G. Smith and Miss Hattie Revely all of Verona.

Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  Julius J. Smith of Verona and Miss Hattie Revely of the same place were united by the bonds of matrimony "for better or for worse," on Wednesday morning last by the Rev. S.M. Fisk of this village.  May they lead a prosperous and happy life.

OPDDEN - WEBSTER:  At the M.E. parsonage in Madison [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 31, by the Rev. Chas. E. Babcock, Mr. Charles E. Odden and Miss Sarah L. Webster, both of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

DOREMUS - HULLAR:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 7 by Rev. John C. Warsd, David H. Doremus and Emma A. Hullar both of Cazenovia.

BRYANT - COLSON:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 7 at the residence of Robert Truax by Rev. E.R. Crain, Mr. James Bryant of Cassville [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Maggie Colson of Elbridge, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY].

LONG - DAVIS:  In Cleveland [Oswego Co. NY], Nov. 9 by Rev. E. C. Brown, Mr. Charles G. Long of Cleveland and Miss Mary J. Davis of North Vienna [Oneida Co. NY]

DUNKLEE - KELLOGG:  In Leonardsville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 14 by Rev. Stephen Burdick, Mr. Herbert S. Dunklee of Holyoke, Mass. and Miss Edith A. Kellogg of Leonardsville, N.Y.

SLOCUM - BARKER:  In Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 13 by Rev. M.G. Bullock, Mr. Charles A. Slocum of Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] and Miss Mary L. Barker.

DOUGLASS - CHITTENDEN:  In Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 30 by Rev. Charles Ayer, Mr. Adelbert J. Douglass M.D. of Rome [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss M. Dellal Chittenden.

GROSVENOR - MACKIN:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 12 by Rev. Mr. Whitney, Mr. George G. Grosvenor of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sarah Mackin of Nelson.

Deaths

JOHNSON:  In Shiawassee, Mich. Nov. 3, Catharin [Johnson] wife of Thomas Johnson, formerly of Canasaraga [Allegany Co. NY], aged 66 years.

BUTTERFIELD:  In Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], Nov. 17, Charles E. Butterfield of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] aged 36 years.

PEASE:  Near Lakeport [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 8, S.J.B. Pease aged 77 years.

FOOTE:  In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] Nov. 6, infant daughter [Foote] of Milton M. and Clara E. Foote, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

HOWARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 30 Mrs. Hannah Howard aged 75 years.

NEWTON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 14, Artemas L. Newton aged 83 years.

GREENE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 28 of quick consumption, Jeremiah T. Greene aged 61 years and 10 days.

HILL:  In Bridgeville, Del. Oct. 30 Miss Hattie E. Hill daughter of William and Elmina Hill, aged 31 years and 11 months.

PEARL:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Nov. 8, Proserpina [Pearl] mother of Ralph Pearl and relict of the late Phineas Pearl, aged 85 years.

STEWART:  A son of Robert Stewart of this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] eleven or twelve years of age, who was subject to fits, was so badly scaled on Thursday of last week that he died from the effects on Monday last.

MACK:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 9, Florence E. [Mack] only daughter of Orville and Zilpha Mack, aged 11 years, 9 months and 8 days.  In the day when the sun of prosperity seemed shedding its most genial rays upon a happy father and mother, enabling them to provide one of earth's most pleasant homes for their interesting children, the angel of death swooped down and carried away one of their household, leaving them sad and disconsolate.  While sympathizing with the bereaved, we would endeavor to offer a quiet balm to those saddened hearts in the following lines:

No words can tell the anguish / Of these sorrow-stricken breasts, / Those parents and that brother, / As they laid her down to rest.

Other friends gathered around her, / All anxious to save / This darling little Florence / From the cold and silent grave.

But the angels still keep calling / From that delightful shore: / "Come! Come! sweet little Florence / Where death shall be no more."

Reflect, then, gentle mother, / Although sad it's made your home, / Little Florence is now an angel / Beside the Saviour's throne.

Remember that the jewel / Which was given to your trust, / Was returned unto its owner / All free from moth and rust.

When your feet have grown too weary, / Gather on to press earth's way; / Florence, then, will come to guide you /To the land of endless day.

H.C.P.

Vital Records, Otsego (1823) & Chenango (1824) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 1, 1823

Marriage

In Danube [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Aaron Putnam, Mr. Evan Cotes of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laurania Hawskins of the former place.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mr. Josiah Grout, late of Rome, Oneida Co. [NY] aged about 26 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 22, 1823

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. Ebenezer Granger aged 66.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 5, 1823

Marriage

At Penn-Yan, Yates County [NY] on the 19th ult. Mr. Eben Smith, merchant of that place to Miss Eliza Ellsworth.

Death

In Sullivan, Madison County [NY] on the 17th ult, the widow Martha Page aged 92 years, formerly of North Branford, Connecticut, where she has left numerous connections and friends, as well as in this state.  Mrs. Page had her senses to her last moments, has been a professor of religion for 70 years and appeared to have died in the full belief of a resurrection and of the Saint's final perseverance in the world to come.  Her funeral was attended in the village of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] by a great number of her kindred and of the respectable inhabitants of said village.  An appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Olds of Lenox from 2d Corinthians, 5, 1 "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens."

News Item

Ten Dollars Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on the 28th July last, an indented apprentice in the shoemaking business named William Watrous about 19 years of age, five feet ten inches high, rather of a dark complexion, having a down cast look.  Had on and carried with him, 1 blue broadcloth strait bodied coat, a little worn; 1 black ditto homemade; 1 sailor jacket, black bombazet;  pair hue bombazet trousers; 1 pair two ditto;  pair ditto black homemade; white vest; striped woolen ditto,;  pair calf skin shoes; a new fur hat, with bell top; 3 shirts; &c.  He is thick set, has moles on his face, and plays well on the fife.  It is supposed he has gone to Weathersfield, Conn.  Whoever will secure said ranaway apprentice in my gaol in the United States and give information to the subscriber so that he can obtain him again, shall be entitled to the above reward.  

All persons are forbid harboring, trusting or employing said ranaway on the strictest penalty of the law.  Maline Miller,   Cherry Valley, Aug. 4, 1823

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 12, 1823

Death

At Manlius, Onondaga County [NY] on the 4th instant after a few days illness, Capt. James Farquaharson of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged about 55 years.  Mr. F. was on his return to his family in this town when taken ill.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 19,1823

Marriage

At Indianapolis, Indiana, on the 11th of July last, Dr. H.G.L. Dunlap formerly of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Georgiana McDougal.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 26, 1823

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Thomas Shankland Esq. aged 63 years.

In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY] suddenly on the 21st inst. Mr. John Cook, state librarian and proprietor of the city reading rooms.  To a life of probity and respectability, Mr. Cook added that of a most useful and obliging citizen.  His death is a severe depravation to his family and a general loss to the public.  Argus

A man by the name of William Vormylia a harness maker and trimmer, about 36 years of age, was found dead in the shop of Mr. Arnold Baker in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday morning last. The deceased had the evening before requested permission to sleep in the shop.  Verdict of the Coroner's Jury, that he came to his death by the visitation of God in the rupture of the blood vessels of the intestines, brought on by habitual and excessive intemperance.  It is said the deceased has a family in the city of New York where he formerly worked with a Mr. Bloodgood.  He came to this village a short time since and according to his own story he enlisted in a company of artillery in New York, went to Detroit with his company and being discharged was on his way home.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 8, 1824

Marriages

At Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the first inst. by Anthony Olney, Esq. Bela Tracy Esq. to Miss Calista Spurr both of Columbus, Chenango County.

On the 31st of December last, Mr. Archabel Osborne to Miss Lucy Mallory both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 14, 1824

Marriage

At Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Kendrick, Mr. Gillet Rees to Miss Druzilla O'Brien.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 21, 1824

Death

In the village of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Henry Goodsell aged twenty-two years.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 28, 1824

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Danielson, Mr. Luther Philips to Miss Mehetabel Jewel both of Guilford.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, May 3, 1871

Deaths

Benjamin Cutler for three-quarters of a century a resident of this county [Otsego Co. NY], died in the town of Hartwick on the 13th ult. aged 101 years and 5 months - one of the oldest men in this country.  He was born in Vermont in 1769.  His mental and physical powers were only insensibly diminished by age, and a few minutes before his death he walked form his bed to an adjoining room and back again.  He was a lifelong Democrat and voted at the late State election.

Daniel  Bearsaley an old man aged 92 years, living in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] fell into a small stream of water, lay there about an hour before he could alarm anyone to come to his assistance, took cold and died last Saturday, April 29th.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 10, 1871

Marriages

At Locust Grove, So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] April 27th by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Rector of St. Andrew's Church, New Berlin, R. Wesley Miller of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Julia Frances Hasbrouck daughter of Oliver L. De Lancey

At the residence of the bride's father in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. R.W. Van Schoick, Giles G. Williams of Watson, Lewis Co. N.Y., to Miss Helen G.D. Light of the former place.

Deaths

In Ripon, Wisconsin, 14th ult. at the residence of John Pride, Mrs. Susan B. [Pride] wife of Asa Pride of Otsego County, N.Y., aged 79 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] 10th ult. Samuel Kemball in the 54th year of his age.

In Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], April 9th, Cornelia [Scrambling] wife of G.C. Scrambling int he 31st year of her age.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 3d, Mrs. Miriam H. Reynolds wife of Geo. W. Reynolds, late editor of the Oneonta Herald aged 52 years and 8 months.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] March 8th, Jane Garlick [Perry] wife of Daniel Perry and daughter of Zebulon G. and Nancy Garlick, aged 23 years.  Also, March 4th, the infant daughter of Daniel and Jane Perry, aged 8 days.

On Monday evening, May 1st, at his residence in Noblesville [Otsego Co. NY], Capt. Joseph Peck, aged 83 years.  Capt. Peck was one of the pioneers who settled in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] over half a century ago.  He as partner of D.M. Hard, done a mercantile business at Noblesville, when the old men of today were boys.  Who is there living in this part of the State that has not heard of the store of Hard & Peck?  It is an old landmark.  Mr. Peck survived Mr. Hard a number of years.  In the prime of life, Capt. Peck was an active businessman, was honored with very many responsible offices by his fellow men and always enjoyed the reputation of an honorable Christian gentleman.  He by a number of years outlived all those who started life's journey with him.  He has now gone to his reward, and his works remain.  When our fathers thus pass over the river it is befitting for us to cherish their good qualities and emulate their Christian examples.

On Monday afternoon, 1st inst., Amos Colgrove was attacked with apoplexy while at work in Morrisey's Blacksmith Shop.  Medical assistance was procured, but all efforts to relieve him proved unavailing, in about five hours he expired.  He leaves a wife and two children.  His remains were taken to Otego [Otsego Co. NY] for burial.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 17, 1871

Marriage

On Thursday morning, May 11th, at Zion Church, by Rev. Thomas H. Cullen, Rector, Albert C. Bunn, M.D. to Miss D. Elizabeth Darling all of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At his residence on Center Brook in the town of Otego [Otsego Co. NY], May 1st, Naham Smith aged 91 years and 4 months.  He was one of the first settlers in the town of Otego and had lived in the neighborhood over half century esteemed by all who knew him.

In Hinman Hollow [Otsego Co. NY], 6th inst. Miss Julia M. Howe aged 35 years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] 18th ult. Cornelius Losee well known to the agricultural community of this county, aged 60 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] 13th inst. F.J. Duroe aged 61 years.

On Saturday, 6th inst. Benjamin West of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] went to the barn to hitch up his horse to go to the village.  After some little time, his folks, on going to the barn, found him lying back of his horse dead, the curry comb in one hand.  On his breast was the print of the horse's shoe and it is supposed he received a kick which resulted fatally.  Oxford Times

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 24, 1871

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] 19th inst. Mrs. Hannah Beers aged 77 years and 10 days.

Near South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] 14th inst., Gilbert Sage aged 35 years.  He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death.  Though absent, his spirit is present with the loved ones left behind.

Three children were burned to death in this city [Auburn, Cayuga Co. NY] yesterday afternoon.  They were at play in an outhouse where there was a barrel of fireworks which exploded, and it is presumed that they were playing with matches and set fire to the contents of the barrel.  Two of the children were probably instantly killed by the explosion.  The third victim lingered for some hours.  The youngest child, aged four years, was a son of Mr. Mitchell A. Gilder. The others were children of Mr. McCarty of Capitol Street where the accident occurred. A lady named Higgins, after visiting the scene of disaster was so shocked by the horrible sight, that she died at 10 o'clock the same evening.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 22, 1879

Marriages

WILCOX - FINCKS:  At the residence of the bride's father int his town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Sawyer of Norwich, Mr. Fred Wilcox of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Edith C. Fincks of this town.

PALMER - ROYCE:  At the home of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. Mr. J.L. Short, Mr. Duane J. Palmer and Miss Inez J. Royce all of Sherburne.

Deaths

DAVIS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] March 16, 1879, Mr. George Davis aged 79 years, 6 months.

THOMPSON:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] March 10, 1879, Mrs. Caroline Thompson aged 61 years.

HUTCHINS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], March 10, 1879, Harriet A. [Hutchins]  wife of Mr. William Hutchins, aged 23 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 20, 1879

Marriages

At Hayes City, Kansas, March 4th, by Rev. Abram Steel, Mr. Chauncey C. Edson at Hayes City, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Rosa J. Teeters of Aliance, Ohio.

At the M.E. Parsonage, March 12th by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, John A. Ives and Sarah Trip, all of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. D. Delos Randall of Afton to Miss Mattie A. Roberts of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage, March 6th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. C.H. Robbins of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Anna Harrington of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage, March 8th by Rev. J.H. Sage, William Martin of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Ettie M. Richardson of Killawog [Broome Co. NY];

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] March 15th, Mrs. Rachel P. Smith aged 72 years.

In Maine, Broome County [NY], March 10th, Mr. Garret S. Atwater, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] in his 79th year.

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

In Bucyrus, Ohio, Feb. 26th, Mr. John G. Sherwood aged 46 years, son of the late Asa T. Sherwood, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 14th, Mr. Rufus Burlingame aged 68 years.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] March 4th, Mr. Isaac A. Hurlburt aged 75 years.

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

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] March 8th, Lucinda [Blackman] wife of G.F. Blackman, aged 73 years, 2 months.

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] March 15th, Mr. J.M. Creelman, aged 35 years, son-in-law of Mrs. Harris Bates, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Robert G. Harper of Harpersville, Broome Co. [NY] died suddenly at that place at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning last of heart disease.  He was stopping at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. Elwin Northup. The deceased was 58 years of age and has occupied a prominent position for many years in the town where he resided.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 2, 1879

Marriage

STANTON - CURTIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 20, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Herbert R. Stanton of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Libbie N. Curtis.

Deaths

GORDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Mr. John Gordon aged 83 years.

PARKER:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY] March 26th, Mr. Joel Parker aged 689 years and 6 months.

HALL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, Mr. Benjamin P. Hall aged 73 years.  His remains were brought to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

DANIELS:  In Eau Clair, Wis., March 4th of paralysis, Alice B. [Daniels] wife of the late Martin Daniels, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Aged 62 yrs.l

FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 17th, Mr. Appollos Foote aged 93 years.

Vitall Records, Otsego County, NY (1859 & 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 10, 1859

Marriage

At the Presbyterian Church in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening July 27th by the Rev. H. Calabo, Mr. Charles N. Hughston of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Josephine L. Fisk of Oxford.

Deaths

At Masonville Delaware Co. [NY] on the morning of the 22d ult. in the 54th year of his age, after a brief illness of 3 days, Philip Utley formerly of Burlington, Otsego County [NY].

In Roseboom, on the 21st ult. Mrs. Amy Coats, wife of Moses Coats in the 74th year of her age.  On the morning of her death, Mrs. Coats was carried to the residence of her brother, Mr. John F. Marks intending to spend the day with his family.  About 11 o'clock she walked into the garden and after a few moments spent in viewing the premises on which she was born, returned to the house.  Seating herself, she complained of feeling unwell and soon after breathed her last.  The deceased was a woman of more than ordinary force of character and she lived to discharge with fidelity the duties of a wife, a mother and a Christian.  Her death was sudden, but to her it was a sudden transition to the home of the blest.  She sleeps in Jesus.  J.T.C.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 31, 1859

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. J. Smith Jr., Mr. Geo. E. Bixby of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Bates of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At his residence in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 25th inst. after an illness of nine days, Mr. S.S. Newman aged 36 years.

In the death of Mr. Newman this community have lost a businessman of high standing in society.  His death brings sadness to many hearts, but none feel it more keenly than does the members of his own family, and the church of which he was a worthy member to whom he was endeared for his many virtues.  The large concourse of people which attended his funeral, paying the last tribute of respect to the friend and neighbor showed how deeply they sympathized with his surviving friends.

He has left a widow and one child, and a host of warm friends to mourn his departure from earth to that land from whence no traveler will return.  His sudden death should be a warning to us all to be prepared to meet our God, for we know not the day or the hour when we shall be called to follow him.

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In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Diadama M. [Cook] daughter of the late Robert Cook Esq. and Sabra his surviving companion, in the 18th year of her age.

Thus has one been cut down in the bloom of youth and surrounded by all the endearments of life.  She was the light and joy of the domestic circle, cheering by kind and affectionate words and deeds the heart of her widowed mother, and other members of the afflicted family.  She had gathered around her a large circle of friends to whom she had greatly endeared herself by kind and amiable deportment and her constancy and devotion as a friend.  But a change has come over those circles, their joy is turned to sadness.  The light of the domestic circle is extinguished.  Pale death has come and laid his icy hand on the loved one.  The luster of those eyes is dimmed.  The beauty of that countenance is faded out.  The sweet accents of that voice are hushed.  The grave has received its own.  But death was not an unwelcome visitor.  Although at first she seemed surprised and almost overcome with the thought that she must leave her friends and die, while yet so young.  Yet after a little time to collect herself and examine the foundation on her hope in Christ, she became perfectly resigned and longed for the hour to come when it should be the "Will of God" to take her home. She died in peace leaving an afflicted mother to mourn the loss of her only child, and a large circle of friends and youthful companions one of their brightest ornaments.

Her funeral services were attended at the house of the deceased by a large concourse of people and a sermon was preached on the occasion by Elder J. Smith Jr. from Rev. XX, 20, words which fell from her lips just as she passed to the skies.  "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 29, 1879

Deaths

Resolutions of Respect:  At a regular convention of Otsego Chapter, R.A.M., No. 26, held at Masonic Hall, in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th day of May 1879, the following resolutions were adopted.

Whereas, in the course of human events, we have been called upon to mourn the loss of our beloved companion, Thomas Strachan who has been stricken down in the prime of life, and in the midst of his usefulness therefore,

Resolved, that in the death of companion Strachan our Chapter has lost one of the most active and zealous members and officers, and the community in which he lived a good citizen and obliging neighbor, one whose pleasant smile and friendly greeting will be greatly missed in the Chapter and in the street.

Resolved, that we deeply and sincerely sympathize with his afflicted family in their bereavement.

Resolved, that these resolutions be properly engrossed and presented to the family, published in the village newspapers and entered in the minutes of the Chapter.

Resolved, that the emblems of this Chapter be draped in mourning for the period of thirty days.

J.A. Lynes, W.G. Smith, F. Carroll

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In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] May 14th, Jesse M. Stebbins aged 74 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] recently Charles F. Horton aged about 92 years.

In Platt Hollow, near Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 15th, Philip J. Wager in the 72d year of his age.

In Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] May 15th Mary [Richards] wife of Richard Richards, aged 75 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] May 17th, James Oliver aged 67 years.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 22d, 1870, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Cornelia Smallin aged 69 years.,

Vital Records, Madison (1818) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 7, 1818

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Monday evening last by Samuel Sizer, Esq. Mr. George W. Chesebrough of this village to Miss Elizabeth Bass, of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

Death

At the village of Canasaraga in Allegany County [NY] on Tuesday evening the 30th ult. after a painful and lingering illness and in a manifest hope of a blessed immortality through the merits of her Redeemer, Mrs. Sally Drake, consort of Mr. Charles F. Drake, and the youngest daughter of Capt. Timothy Brown, in the 21st year of her age.  On Thursday (New Year's Day) her funeral was attended by a numerous concourse of weeping relatives and acquaintances, where an appropriate and impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Olds, from Psalms 45, 10.  "Be still and know that I am God."

"The year rolls round and steals away, / The breath that first it gave; / What'er we do, what'er we be, / We're trav'ling to the grave."

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 21, 1818

Marriages

At Woodstock settlement, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday the 13th inst. by Elder John Peck, Mr. Willi0ma C; Brown to Miss Polly Lyon all of Woodstock.

Same day by the same, Mr. Hearman Curtiss of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sally Lyon of Woodstock [Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 10, 1818

Deaths

On Sunday morning last, Mr. Peter Schuyler, aged 30, after a short but severe illness.

On Sunday last at Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] supposed in a fit of the apoplexy, Mr. Rufus Skeel in the 40th year of his age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 18, 1818

Marriages

On Thursday evening last by the Rev John Brown, Mr. Russel G. Allen of the firm of R.&R. Allen & A.L.  Smith to Miss Percy Roberts all of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

At Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by Elder John Peck, Mr. Arsenal Webber to Miss Malinda G Smith.

On the same by the same, Mr. Samuel Smith to Miss Ursula Squier of Oneida County [NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 25, 1818

Marriages

At Lisbon, Conn. on the 4th inst. Mr. Ira Hartshorn, merchant of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] to Miss Joanna Burnham of the former place.

At Hebron, Conn. on the 8th inst. Mr. Seba Brown of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY] to Miss Sally Webler of the former place.

Thrice happy they, in pure delights, / Whom love with mutual bonds unites, / Unbroken by complaints or strife / And binding such to each for life.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 27, 1879

Marriages

HALLOCK - HUMPHREY:  March 5th, by Elder Gilbert Beebe, William Hallock and Mrs. Elizabeth A  Humphrey all of Middle Town [Orange Co. NY]

BUNNELL - HATHAWAY:  In Tioga, Pa. at St. Andrews Church on March 11th, 1879, by Rector Rev. John London, A.H. Bunnell, Editor and Proprietor of the Tioga County Express, and formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Hathaway, all of Tioga, Pa.

Deaths

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Beatman after a long and lingering illness departed this life on Tuesday, March 18th.  A large concourse of relatives and friends were present at the funeral which took place on Thursday.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  A little son of Alanson Minor between 2 and 3 years of age, died from the effects of pneumonia on Saturday evening last. the funeral was held on Tuesday at which a large number were present.

"Snow white hands are clasped on his breast, / Tender eyes have drooped into rest, / Grave sods lie on the stainless brow, / He is sleeping sweetly now.

"Gone to meet on Heaven's fair shore, / All the loved ones who've passed on before, / Gone to clasp his sister's hand, / In that fair, that happy land."

News Items

The Oxford Times [Chenango Co. NY] notices a copy of the Oxford Gazette printed in that village 65 years ago [1814].  Among other announcement is an advertisement offering $130 reward for Isaac Miner and Daniel Collins, deserters from the 29th Regiment of infantry, the former "by profession a farmer, but by practice a villain: last place of residence Lisle, Broome County [NY].

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Our Business Men - Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY

Among the young businessmen of our place none need a more special notice than the enterprising grocer and dry goods merchant, S.L. Fisher.  He was born at Schuyler's Lake, Schoharie Co. [NY] December 23d, 1850.  His father, L.W. Fisher, was a tanner by trade, but not liking his father's occupation, left home at the early age of twelve years to attend school at West Windfield Academy, Herkimer Co. N.Y., where he remained about three and one-half years. At the expiration of that time, his father moved to the same place and engaged in the milling business, in which he assisted for about one year, when they moved to the village of Unadilla, Otsego Co. N.Y. and leased the sawmill which they ran for one year, when he went to Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and spent a short time superintending the management of a steam mill.  But the company by whom he was employed failing, he returned to Unadilla and entered the law office of Belknap & Wendell for the purpose of studying the legal profession and remained with them about one year and five months.  But being dependent upon his own resources, he engaged as a clerk to W.P. Emory with the privilege of continuing his law studies in "leisure hours", and he remained with Mr. Emory till the next spring when he went to Norwich N.Y.[Chenango Co.] and obtained a position as traveling agent for the How Sewing Machine Co. at a salary of $600 per year and all expenses paid.  He held this position one year and was then honored by the promotion of general agent in appointing agencies and also in collecting &c, with an increased salary amounting to $1500 a year and his expenses paid, and he also remained in this position a year when he closed his engagement with them and was married May 6th, 1871 to Miss Augusta DeMont of Schenevus, Otsego County, NY.  And in October 1878 he went to Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and became a partner in a steam mill under the firm name of S.L. Fisher and Co., where he remained about two years, when he sold out his interest in the mill and moved to Sidney Plains March 4th, 1876 and engaged in the grocery and provision business and during the past winter has added to his store not only a dry goods and crockery department, but also offers for sale choice selection of boots and shoes at remarkable low prices.  

And Mr. Fisher in thus establishing an active and a successful trade, has been wholly dependent upon his own energies, with no other capital than that of his own creating, and for a person so young in business and of limited means to commence as a stranger in a town where the trade is already monopolized by those previously located, bespeaks a remarkable sagacity in the management of business affairs.  Mr. Fisher is assisted in the store by his accomplished wife who inherits from her parentage those agreeable manners so peculiar to the French people and she has a pleasing mode and one that is well adapted to wait upon customers without giving offence.

Mr. Fisher personally stands some 5 feet 11 inches high and weighs 131 lbs and has grey eyes, dark hair and wears a light shaded moustache.  In his walk he exhibits much elasticity, betraying something of a nervous temperament and is also quick and active and usually prompt and correct in all his business transactions and is regarded as a man possessed of good morals and habits, and one who is entitled to respect from the people of this village and those of the surrounding community.