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

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 5, 1879

Marriage

At Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY], May 29th, by Rev. W. Fry, Emmet J. Chase to Miss Alice D. Misson of Middlefield.

Deaths

At Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] June 1st, '79, Mrs. Mary Skinner, aged 88 years, formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, at the residence of her son, R.C. Wilson, Margaret [Wilson] relict of Graudius Wilson, aged 85 years and 7 months.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, 1879, at the residence of her son-in-law, B.J. marble, Cornelia Tucker [Smallin] wife of Martin Smallin, aged 69 years and 8 months.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] May 26th, suddenly, of malignant erysipelas, Mrs. Gilbert Kniskern.

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] May 21st, Ruth Herrington aged 53 years.

Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY:  Dr. A.D. Reynolds died at his residence in this village yesterday morning, aged 57 years.  Deceased has been for many years a practicing physician in Oneonta and though never wealthy, was up to the time of his prostration, some two years ago, one of our most useful, benevolent, and universally esteemed citizens.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, April 10, 1879

Marriage

CULVER - THOMPSON:  April 4th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Thompson, Sr. in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], by Rev. A.F. Harding, Mr. Charles Culvert and Florence E. Thompson both of Masonville, N.Y.

Deaths

Rockwell Mills, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. George Bowen [Clarissa Chamberlin Bowen] whose sickness we have stated before, died last Thursday.  She has been a long sufferer, but death has at last released her.  She leaves many mourning friends who have the sympathy of the community.  Her funeral was held in the M.E. Church on Sunday last.

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  We have just received the sad intelligence of the death of Samuel C. Clizbe son of C.S. Clizbe, former editor of this place.  He died at Athens, Bradford Co. Pa. March 13th, from a cancer and paralysis.  He was a young man of much promise and highly respected.  He was aged 23 years.

News Item

Our Business Men, Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY

Roswell C. Norton 

Those who have but a limited acquaintance with this place, can scarcely realize the difference between the Sidney Plains of today and the Sidney Plains of some 40 years ago.  Then there was but one hotel of very ordinary accommodation, and one small store, a blacksmith shop, and a wagon shop, while the district school was taught in the basement of the Methodist chapel, which then stood on the present site [1879] of the Mitchell House.  There were no railroads, no telegraphs, and no daily paper taken here.  Our mails were carried in the old lumbering coaches and were usually a week in arriving from New York.  The stage driver was really the most consequential man in the country.  He was supposed to know all the news quite in advance of the press and whenever he entered town he was surrounded by an eager crowd, anxious to hear of what was transpiring in the outer world. 

The store was kept by Rogers & Cotton and was a general resort for town people rainy days and evenings who, seating themselves upon the counters, would smoke and tell some exciting story about hunting or fishing, &c, to the great amusement of one another.  And here were gathered the Avery's, the Edgerton's, the newsman's and many others, who have long since gone to their "final rest." The store was an emporium in miniature, and contained not only dry goods, groceries, crockery, glassware, drugs, medicines, paint and oil, but also grain and provisions &c. and they received in exchange for their merchandise, all such commodities as the people could well spare from their farms.  

The wagon shop, which was carried on by the late Mr. Samuel Kellogg, was also a coffin shop, where they were made when required, and usually from pine or chestnut lumber, stained and varnished, and without handles.  There was no hearse, but a "bler" was employed for conveying the dead to the place of interment.  

And the undertaking business of those times contrasts strangely with that business as now conducted by Mr. Roswell C. Norton, whom we propose briefly to mention this week.  He was the son of Milton and Lovicy Norton, who emigrated from Connecticut some seventy years ago, and settled in the town of  Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] when it was nearly a wilderness.  His father was a member of the society of "Friends," or Quakers, and several of the same creed came to Guilford and settled about the same time.  His parents raised a family of eight children, but he and one sister (Mrs. S.G. Ives) of Guilford, who is now in the 64 year of her age, are the only ones living.  

Mr. Norton was born Jan. 12th, 1821, and well remembers when those "Friends" used to meet on the "Sabbath" at the house of David  Harris on the hill where the George Knapp farm lies, and many a time he says, "when a child, he had gone there with his father in the old lumber wagon, to that primitive church (before public opinion rendered it unpopular) and often looked up to the old clock ticking in the corner, which was the only speaking thing in the room, waiting for the silent hour to pass, when he should be liberated from his confinement, and enjoy a welcome ride through fields and lanes to his home."  

His father was an excellent carpenter and millwright for those days, and also owned a good farm, cleared and under cultivation at the time of his death which occurred in 1832 at the age of 46 years.  His mother was a member of the Methodist Church, and was married the second time to Paris Winsor, who committed suicide four years afterwards.  His mother then lived with her relatives till her death which took place at her daughter's in Guilford in 1878 in the 93d year of her age.  

Mr. Norton after his father's death, labored as a farm hand for two years in summer and attended district school winters; when he commenced work for a house builder, during summer and teaching school winters for three seasons when he commenced work for a builder employing help through the summer, till 1863 when he purchased and fitted up a machine shop in Guilford, running it till 1874 when, his health failing, sold out and came to Sidney Plains and purchased a fine residence and in loaning money to Abner Whitney, was compelled to take the present furniture store to save his debt.  

Mr. Norton was married in 1832 to Miss Haynes, daughter of Archibald Haynes of Guilford, who died two years afterwards.  He was again married in 1847 to Miss Youmans [Lamira], daughter of Wm. Youmans of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by whom he had six children: two sons and one daughter now living.  Mr. Norton, from a boy, has repaired clocks and watches at every leisure moment and having taken instructions, has become an excellent workman, and has recently constructed a Medie clock, having in part a wooden and Metalica pendulum to obviate the usual variations in the measurement of time, caused by the expansion and contraction of metals. The clock is finely cased up in mahogany and shows the skill of superior workmanship.  

Mr. Norton in person, is tall and of a slender form, with "silver grey" hair and whiskers.  He is warm and social in relation with his fellow men and fond of society.  In his religious views he is what may be termed a "Liberal," believing that every man should be his own church and teacher, devoid of popular "Phariseeism," and that his life should be regulated and governed by that high standard of moral ethics which admits of no fellowship or compromise with those crimes and immoralities which now prevail in communities.  Mr. Norton is also strictly temperate in his habits and one who is respected as an honorable and worthy citizen.

Vital Records, Madison (1818) & Otsego (1859) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 4, 1818

Marriage

At Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by elder John Peck, Berry Carter, Esq of Otisco [Onondaga Co. NY], to Mrs. Sarah Salisbury of the former place.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 11, 1818

News Item

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber on Sunday evening the 25th ult, an indented apprentice boy to the Farming business named George Phillips, aged about 15 years, middling size, dark eyes, dark complexion, brown hair; took with him the following articles, viz. a brown short coat, -?- coat, 2 pair pantaloons, one a snuff color, the other a dark brown, two flannel shirts, one pair coarse boots, one pair coarse, and one pair fine shoes, 2 pair blue mixed stocking, 1 napt and one wool hat.  All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting said boy on penalty of the law.  Whoever will apprehend the said boy and bring him to the subscriber shall be entitled to the above reward, but no charges.  Joseph Shepard, Whitestown, Middle settlement (Oneida County) [NY] January 26, 1818.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 18, 1818

Marriages

Court of Hymen

When kindred souls their hands unite, / Angels are ravish'd with the sight, / And bless the nuptial chains, / 'Tis plain that nature's God design'd, / In the formation of the mind, / that hearts in hearts should reign.

At the house of A.B. Johnson, Esq in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Tuesday the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, the Hon. Josiah Masters, Esq. first Judge of Rensselaer County [NY] to Miss Ann Smith of Hamilton, Madison County [NY].

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Wednesday the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, of the Episcopal Church, Doctor William Taylor of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lucy Ward of Manlius Onondaga County [NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 7, 1859

Marriages

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 17th, 1859, by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Israel Squires to Miss Harriet Scott both of Milford.

Also, by the same, Aug. 18th, Mr. Peter Southworth to Miss Cathrine Packer both of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, by the same, Sept. 1st, in Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Mr. Simon B. Wilson to Miss Roseltha Wightman  both of Maryland.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 14, 1859

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Elder J. Smith, Jr. Mr. John T. Pardoe to Miss Pollyett Enmunds, both of Oneonta.

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. after a short illness, Lanah [Durby] widow of late Eli Durby, aged 59 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 10th inst. Mrs. Sarah Westcott wife of Mr. Harvey Westcott in the 49th year of her age.  She had been a great sufferer for a number of years, but bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and resignation, and departed this life in hope of a glorious resurrection and a blissful eternity.  "Precious in the sight of the lord is the death of his saints."

News Item

An Old Paper - The Freeman's Journal

We have before us a copy of the Otsego Herald; or Western Advertiser, of the date of Sept. 18, 1800. vol. 6, "printed and published by Elihu Phinney, near the Court House."  the sheet is about one-fourth the size of the Journal, and all the reading matter and advertisements it contains would hardly fill six columns of this paper.  

The first page contains three or four miscellaneous articles.

The 2d page is mostly devoted to foreign news, in which is announced the defeat of the French army in Egypt under Gen. Kleber - the victory of Morean, commander of the French army of the Rhine, over the Austrians at Ulm - the doings of Mr. Pitt, in the English Parliament - rumors of proposals for peace &c.

The "Local" column on the 3d page gives an account of the melancholy death of Hannah [Cooper] eldest daughter of Wm. Cooper, who was thrown from her horse in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and instantly killed.  

A correspondent, to show the great increase in population in Western New York for the 10 preceding years, states that in 1790 the town of Otsego (then embracing Richfield, Exeter, Plainfield, Burlington, Pittsfield, Butternuts, Otego, Milford and Unadilla) contained but 1702 persons - while "the enumeration under the law of Congress for taking the 2d census, now in operation, makes the number of persons in the town of Butternuts, one of the smallest and least settled of the above towns, 1388" of whom 8 were slaves.

B. Gilbert Sheriff, advertises several pieces of property for sale; T. Pomeroy, of Albany, drugs and medicines; C.&E. Cheesman dry goods, groceries, rum &c; E. Phinney, blacks, paper

"An Oration occasioned by the death of Lieut. Geo. Washington delivered by Rev. R.G. Wetmore, of Schoharie," &c; 

Z. Hickcox announces the continuation of his dancing school, in "Charles Modges' Long Room; Wm. Cooper and Jacob Morris advertise the foreclosure of certain mortgages; and C. D. Cooper, treasurer of the Great Western Turnpike Road Co. calls for a payment of $10 on each share subscribed.

The Herald was sold at "6d single or 2d each in classes"

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 21, 1859

Marriage

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 15th, by Rev. Thomas Taylor, Mr. Ransom E. Strait of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Maria E. Stevenson of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. of heart disease, Mr. Amos Burnside, Esq. aged 37 years.

On Saturday, 10th inst. about 10 o'clock, P.M. as Mr. Thomas Flinn was returning from the town of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] with one hundred bushels of oats on his wagon, a short distance below the M.E. Church in Andes village [Delaware Co. NY], he fell from his wagon and the wheel passed over him, crushing his ribs and killing him almost instantly.  Dr. John Calhoun of Bovina held an informal examination upon the body.  Mr. Flinn was thirty years old, a sober and industrious young man.  He was at the time of his death in the employ of Mr. Hawvar of Andes and has by his own industry within the past few years laid up about twelve hundred dollars.  Franklin Visitor.

Vital Records, Madison (1866) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, November 3, 1866

Marriages

CAMPELL - CUTLER:  At the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 17th, by the Rev. A.T. Mattison, Mr. James W. Campbell to Miss Alice M. Cutler both of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY].

SHELL - MUNROE:  At the house of the bride's father, in Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by the Rev. Mr. Damon, of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY], Mr. J.P. Shell of Tonawanda, Pa., to Miss Alice Munroe of Kirkville.

BOND - NOTT:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 23, at the residence of Mr. Theodore Morse, by the Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Jerome Bond to Miss Lottie Nott both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

BOWEN - DIXON:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 29, by the Rev. J.B. Child, Mr. Norman T. Bowen of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Melvina Dixon of Cazenovia.

EDGERTON - GLADWISH:  At the Madison House in Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Geo. P. Edgarton to Miss Elizabeth Gladwish all of Bouckville, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

VANDERPOOL - BOOTHE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th ult. by Rev. P.T. Hughston, Mr. Allen Vanderpool of Yates [Orleans Co. NY] to Miss Cynthia M. Boothe of Hamilton.

CLARK -  BROWNING:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th ult. by Rev. D.D. Brown, Mr. Elmer Clark of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Browning of Plymouth.

WELLS - CAREY:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by Rev. R. Todd, Mr. George Wells of Augusta to Miss Margaret Carey of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

STEWART - CHAMPLIN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. Mr. Patterson, Dr. W.H. Stewart of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Amelia Champlin of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BROWN - UNDERWOOD:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 23d ult., by Rev. Mr. Hill, Mr. Edwin T. Brown of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Helen M. Underwood of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY].

STOCUM - SMITH:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th ult. by rev. Mr. Ensign, Mr. Wm. Slocum of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Delphine Smith of Pitcher.

YOUNG - GREEN:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. Abel s. Wood, Mr. Frederick V. Young of Madison [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Eliza A. Green of New London [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

ELDRED:  In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Mrs. Maria B. Eldred, wife of Rufus Eldred, aged 69 years and 10 days.

DOUGLASS:  In Fenner, on the 28th inst., an infant son [Douglass] and only child of James and Fannie Douglass.

TROWBRIDGE:  In Skaneateles [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 23, Russell H. [Trowbridge] son of M.J. Trowbridge of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 23 years.

NEWELL:  At Ulster, Bradford Co. Pa. Oct. 21, Mr. Albert Newell formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 60 years.

BARDEEN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of his son, Dr. A.V. Bardeen, Mr. Cyrus Bardeen aged 78 years.

BENEDICT:  Georgetown, Madison Co. NY:  Nathan Benedict an old and honored citizen of this town, was buried a few days since.  He was over 80 years old and one of the first settlers of this town.

SMITH:  In Weedsport, Cayuga County [NY] Oct. 10, Mr. Joseph S. Smith aged 68 years.

It is with heartfelt sorrow we are called upon to record the decease of an old and valued friend.  But a few short months since we visited him at his home in Cayuga, and found him apparently in the enjoyment of health, full of life and energy and meditating plans for the future.  But the great reaper, Death, who respects neither old nor young has gathered him in, and we shall look upon the familiar face of "Uncle Joseph" no more.  He was a native of Sherburne, Chenango Co. [NY], his father having been one of the original pioneers in the settlement of that town.  He passed nearly all the days of his youth and manhood in the place of his nativity; but realizing that old age was creeping on and feeling a desire to spend the remnant of his days where he could enjoy the society of a much-loved twin brother, he removed to Weedsport about one year ago. Shortly after his removal there, his brother died. This sudden bereavement doubtless hastened his progress to the tomb.  He has left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  Possessed of a warm and generous heart, those who knew him best respected and loved him most.  A tale of suffering and misfortune ever enlisted his warmest sympathies and the poor and the friendless never appealed to him in vain.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 9, 1879

Death

Franklin, Delaware Co. NY:  Miss Mary E. Scott eldest daughter of the late Marcus Scott, died last Monday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of her mother, of this village.  Miss Scott was one of the finest young ladies in this place and her loss is mourned by her many friends. The funeral services were largely attended on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H.H. Callahan officiating.

News Item

The Meacham - Horton Crime

Last week we gave an account of the death of a Miss Belden at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] the arrest of Dr. Meacham of that place, for producing an abortion and the implication of Charles F. Horton of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY].  A Norwich correspondent of the Utica Herald, says of the affair:"

Charles F. Horton, one of the accused in the Belden abortion case, appeared today before Judge Jenks on his own motion and gave bail for his appearance in the sum of $500.  George F. Marsh of Bainbridge gave bail in the sum of $2500.  Dr. Meacham has not yet put in an appearance or given bonds but will most likely do so within a day or two. The next grand jury of the county assembles on the 8th of September, before which time nothing further of course can be done with the parties.  Altogether the affair presents a sad chapter in the criminal history of Chenango and especially so if the persons implicated are really guilty.

For a number of years Mr. Horton was a partner in a leading business house in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and somewhat prominent in church and society matters, but three years ago this spring he left this village for Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], his present place of residence.  He is well connected in Norwich, having two sisters residing in this place, besides other relatives and many friends, also a sister at Oxford and relatives in different parts of the county.  He was always regarded as the "strictest of his sect," and the very last person from all his associations and surroundings who could ever be led to the commission of the terrible crime with which he is charged.  His father, of whom mention has been made, is one of the few remaining pioneers of Chenango, aged 92, and one of the best men that ever lived in this county.  Mr. Horton has an estimable family, a wife and two interesting daughters.

As we go to press, a telegram reaches us from Bainbridge that Dr. Meacham "has taken leg bail, and it will be a cold day before he is seen again."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1864 & 1879)

 Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, July 21, 1864

Marriage

FISHER - DeFOREST:  At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 3 by the Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Daniel Fisher of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Augusta DeForest of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

LYON:  Killed at the battle of Piedmont, Va., Arad S. Lyon of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], aged 22 years.

QUACKENBUSH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 11, Peter Quackenbush of Otego [Otsego Co. NY], aged 62 years.

SHEAR:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], June 9, Harper Shear aged 7 years, 9 months and 22 days.

Shooting Affair in Norwich

On Wednesday morning, July 6, a fellow by the name of George W. Harkins was shot by a cyprian at the storehouse on Mechanic Street in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], which is now used by the Provost Marshal as a clothing depot and barracks.  He died about one o'clock of the same day.  A Coroner's Jury was summoned, and from the facts elicited in the case a verdict was brought in to the effect that the same Harkins came to his death by means of a pistol shot from and by the hands of Lavinia Hillyard, formerly called Leach, and that there was no evidence of any malice aforethought and that his death was simply the result of her inexcusable carelessness.  It seems that she had taken a revolver from the pocket of a coat hanging in the room, which she and all present supposed unloaded and pointed it for fun at this man, when it was accidentally discharged, the ball striking him in the forehead.  Harkins is said to have been a kind and sell disposed chap.  He had been in the army and since his discharge had been working in the Norwich Hammer Factory.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, October 12, 1865

Marriages

On the 4th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, Aaron Allen, Laurens, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], by Rev. G.O. Phelps, Joshua Sweet, M.D. of Unadilla, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Emeline G. Allen of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's father in Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday evening, October 6th, by Rev. William -?-, Mr. C.A. VanFrandenburg(?) of the Broome's Gazette office, Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Fannie J. [Griggs] daughter of F.N. Griggs of the former place.

At Wick's Corners in the town of Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY], Sept. 1, 1865, by Rev. G.W. Foster, Mr. John Shaw of Stark [Herkimer Co. NY], Miss Ann M. Shumaer of the former place, all of Herkimer Co. N.Y.

Also at the M.E. Parsonage in Starkville [Herkimer Co. NY] Oct. 1st, by the same, Mr. John P. ..oer of Van Hornsville Herkimer Co. to Miss Louisa Walrath of Minden Montgomery Co. N.Y.

Deaths

We learn in the Albany papers that Gen. Biglow died in that city last Saturday.  it will be remembered that the General formerly resided in Worcester in this county [Otsego Co. NY] where he kept a hotel for many years and more recently kept a hotel in Albany.  Oneonta Herald.

A highly esteemed citizen of this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] has fallen.  Joel J. Squares in his usual health on Saturday last, was struck with a fit of apoplexy on Sunday from the effects of which he died on Tuesday at two o'clock P.M.  He is truly mourned.  Otsego Republican

Yes, Mr. Squares is truly mourned."  For many years we have walked under his highly moral influence.  In early youth we were deprived of a father and at the death of our mother, it was her request that Mr. Squares retain our guardianship. The kindness of a father he has ever evinced.  His death comes bitter to us with deep felt grief.  His beloved wife and child have the sympathy of a wide circle.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 9, 1879

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 20 by Rev. Father Brossnan, John T. Hallahan and Miss Mary Kerwin both of this village.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 3, Delia E. Goodrich aged 24 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] April 28, child of Hiram White aged about 1 year and 6 months.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 3d, Lavina [Burnside] wife of Thomas Burnside, aged 74 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 7th, Miss Julia Cramer aged about 22 years.

Miss Julia Cramer, of this village, was taken suddenly ill about noon Tuesday.  Dr. McDougal was at once sent for, but she died ten minutes before the Dr.'s arrival.  There being some doubt as to the cause of Miss C's death, a Coroner's jury has been summoned and a postmortem will be made this Thursday afternoon.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 6th, an infant child of Patrick McGuire.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Mayh 5th, Miss Mary E. Scott aged 21 years.

News Item

A beautiful tablet, to the memory of Harrison White, killed while in the performance of his duty as a fireman, will be erected in Riverside Cemetery, by Aylesworth & Howe of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Delaware (1832) & Chenango (1840) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 6, 1832

Deaths

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], on Monday the 28th ult., Mr. Ezra Benton aged 68 years.

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the 1st inst. Mrs. Elizabeth Howell aged 50 years and 10 months.  She bore with Christian patience a painful illness and resigned her breath to him who gave it with the resignation and assurance that with her to die was gain.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 13, 1832

Death

At the residence of David Cushman, Esq., in the town of Exeter, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 3d inst. Hon. Joseph White Physician and surgeon of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], in the sixty-ninth year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 20, 1832

Marriages

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday, the 3d instant, by the Rev. James Mead, Capt. Wm. Croft to Miss Polly Rector all of Roxbury.

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by John M. Landon, Esq. Mr. Anson Doolittle to Miss Frances D. Smith all of that place.

Deaths

At Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY] very suddenly on the morning of the 7th inst., Mrs. Sarah Fenn wife of the Rev. Stephen Fenn, in the 55th year of her age.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. of consumption, Miss Ann Britt aged 17 years, only daughter of James Britt, Esq.

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1`7th ult. Mrs. Rosetta Smith wife of Mr. Ashbel Smith, aged 66 years.  As she lived, so she died, an agreeable companion, a kind mother, a good neighbor, an affectionate friend and a sincere believer in her Saviour.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 27, 1832

Marriages

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Wm. Thomas, Rector of Christ Church, Duanesburg, Hon. Edward P. Livingston of Clermont [Columbia Co. NY], Lieut, Governor of the state of New York, to Miss Mary C. Broom daughter of the late Wm. Broom, Esq. of Hyde Park, Dutchess County [NY].

At Sacket's Harbor [Jefferson Co. NY], on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Boyd, Lieut. Jesse H. Leavenworth of the U.S. Army, only son of Gen. H. Leavenworth to Miss Elvera C. Clark only daughter of Festus Clark, Esq. of that place.

At Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by M.L. Farrington, Esq. Mr. James Renwick to Miss Isabella Thompson both of Bovina.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on the 23d inst. by Elder James M. Westcott, Mr. Charles C. Slotte to Miss Esther Morse all of Delhi.

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th instant, Mrs. Sally B. Mabie wife of Mr. Levi Mabie, in the 45th year of her age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 1, 1840

Death

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. Benjamin F. Holcomb son of Mr. John Holcomb, aged 3 years and 9 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 8, 1840

Death

In Galveston, Texas, October 28th, with the yellow fever, Mr. Augustus C. Hinkley formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 27 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1840

Marriage

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Jacob Hecox, Esq., Henry H. Willcox to Miss Marion Purdie of that town.

Death

The painful duty devolves upon us of announcing to our friends and patrons the death of the Editor of this paper, Mr. Elias P. Pellet, who died on Wednesday morning last, aged 36.  For a year past Mr. P. had been in a delicate state of health, but not until within the short period of less than three months, did his disease (consumption) assume a malignant aspect which threatened to baffle the exertions of the most skillful in the medical profession and as it is shown, that scourge had fastened its deadly fangs in too deep a hold to be released by any powers of the human kind.  For eleven years, in health and out of health, in days of political darkness and political sunshine, out of prosperity and in prosperity, has he served the Whigs of this county faithfully and truly, always at his post, battling against the myrmidons of a tyrannical Executive and contending with all his energies for the rights of his party, the constitution, and laws.  No menace intimidating, he discharged his duty without fear or favor, boldly and manfully, relying upon the strength of a good cause to bear him safely over the raging billows of the political ocean. But ours is not the task, nor are our editorials the province of his eulogy; yet we may be excused in extracting the following obituary notice, which appeared in Saturday's Albany Evening Journal:

Death of the Editor of the Chenango Telegraph

We are deeply pained today with intelligence which consigns an early and cherished friend to the grave.  Elias P. Pellet, Editor of the Chenango Telegraph, died at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in the thirty-sixth year of his age, on Wednesday.  This melancholy result has been for some weeks anticipated.  Promontories of an alarming nature were discovered early in the autumn. These soon took the form of a decided pulmonary disease and for the last two months his friends have not been permitted to hope for his recovery.

We have known Mr. Pellet intimately from his early youth.  Twenty years since, when we published a paper in Norwich, the deceased, in his boyhood, was residing near the village on the father's farm.  He had an unquenchable thirst for information and used to devote his leisure hours and evenings to the reading of "exchange papers" in our office.  He soon expressed a desire to acquire a knowledge of the "art preservative of all arts," and actually became a very good printer, by working at night, while the day was devoted to his agricultural duties. About twelve years ago Mr. Pellet became the Editor and publisher of the Chenango Telegraph to which he has devoted himself with untiring industry and singular ability.

Few men were more familiar with the political history of the last twenty years.  Few have labored more zealously and none with a patriotism more unalloyed, than our departed friend.  He was of an ardent temperament and in the heart of a conflict, wrote with earnestness and severity.  But he never gave his paper, his talents, or himself, to any cause but that which he believed would promote the welfare of the People and advance the glory of the State.

The People of Chenango have lost a faithful and efficient guardian of their rights and interests. the public Press has lost one of its brightest ornaments. We have lost a much-loved friend, the recollection of whose services and virtues will not soon be effaced from our memory.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1840

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 15th inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows Mr. Marenus Janes of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Dunkin of North Norwich.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 29, 1840

Fatal Accident

Another case of death is to be added to the long catalogue which has already accumulated in consequence of carrying fire into sleeping rooms at night.  Two interesting daughters of Mr. C.N. Slocomb, of our village [Cortland, Cortland Co. NY], of the ages of 10 and12, on retiring to bed on Sunday evening last, carried with them a kettle of coals from the stove to warm the air in their room.  In the morning about 8 o'clock, the father wanting the kettle, went into the room, and found the oldest child dead and the other perfectly insensible.  From all appearances, the oldest one had been dead for some time, and the youngest one, which was some difficulty resuscitated, and is now alive and well.  It is sincerely hoped that this will be a warning to all. The mother of these dear children was knowing of their carrying the fire into the room and was well aware of the danger of burning charcoal in a close room, but supposed that the burning of common coal from the stove or fireplace was perfectly harmless.  It should be known by all that one is equally fatal with the other, the only difference being the rapidity with which one or the other will be consumed.  Cortland Republican

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1845 & 1858)

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 6, 1845

Marriage

On the 4th instant by B.N. Loomis Esqr. Mr. Walter Wood to Miss Mary Carman,  all of Chenango [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday morning, Mrs. Amelia M. [Way] wife of Mr. Harvey Way and daughter of Mr. Richard Vosbury of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] aged 25 years.  Mrs. Way was the excellent daughter, the affectionate wife, the beloved friend and the sincere Christian.  She has left an infant child and a large circle of relatives and friends full of sorrow. But to her the exchange is, without doubt, full of blessedness.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], Charlotte [Smith] daughter of Dea. Joseph M. Smith, aged 17 years.

In Union [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 23d, Mr. Ephraim Davis in his 71st year.

At the Franklin House, New York, of congestion of the brain, on the evening of Friday the 21st ult., Hon. Henry W. Dwight of Stockbridge, Mass.  His remains were taken to Stockbridge for interment.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 13, 1845

Marriage

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening Feb. 16, by the Rev. E.P. Beecher, Mr. Chester Day to Miss Eliza Howard.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 20, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. James P. Smith of Franklin, Susquehanna Co. Pa., to Miss Caroline D. Bradley of this place.

Death

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 16th inst. after a severe illness, Mr. Elias Jones aged about fifty years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 27, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on the 24th inst. by the Rev. A. Barker, Mr. Joel Braynard of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Jane A. Bradley of the former place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday last, Miss Emmeline F. Gager daughter of Mr. Joshua Gager, aged 38 years.

Union News, Union, NY, August 5, 1858

Death

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th of July, 1858, Susie M. [Katling]wife of Mr. John M. Katling, formerly of this village [Union, Broome co. NY].

Mr. K. has indeed been sorely afflicted recently, in the loss of his only child a few weeks since and now in the loss of his companion, who has been cut down in the prime of life and when a life of happiness and joy had but just begun to be realized.  This is a great affliction, but God, no doubt, intends these things for your good to draw your affections from the world and to place them on him.  Look to Jesus, friend K., who is the only One that can calm the troubled breast and when all other sources of happiness fail us here, He is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother and who will carry us triumphantly thru all these trials, if we will cast our all upon Him with faith, believing.

Union News, Union, NY, August 12, 1858

Death

At Dover Plains, Sunday morning, July 25th, Judge D. Sherman in the 60th year of his age.  Mr. S. was an old an intimate friend of Capt. Dutcher of this village [Union, Broome Co. NY].

Union News, Union, NY, August 26, 1858

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] July 1st by Rev. Wm. M. Delong, Mr. G. Mersereau of Owego [Tioga Co. NY] to Miss Addie L. Steel of Apalachin [Tioga Co. NY].

By Rev. S.F. Bacon on Thursday eve Aug. 19, William Wallace Mersereau of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Phebe Amelia Baty of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].  The ceremony was performed by moonlight beneath a favorite elm on the South bank of the Susquehanna River opposite the respective homes of the happy pair.

Death

In Hawley, Pa. on the 16th instant, O.... Ann [Truesdell] daughter of Emory and Dales Truesdell aged 1 year and 1 day.

Vitall Records, Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1879) Counties, nY

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

Deaths

RANSFORD:  In Indianapolis, Indiana, March 6th, of heart disease, Ida Grace [Ransford] only child of Wm. P. and Nettie Ransford, aged 14 years and 6 months.

EDMONDS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, 1879, Emma P. [Edmonds] wife of P.J. Edmonds and daughter of O. R. Brooks aged 28 years 25 days.

FOOTE:  Mrs. Julia Foote mother-in-law of James C. Thompson was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday morning, at the residence of her daughter on Canal Street and died on the same afternoon.

PALMER:  Rockwell's Mills, Chenango Co. NY:  An infant child of Ray Palmer died Saturday morning and was buried Sunday in the town of Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY].

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

Death

WEST:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 16, 18879, Miss Fanny West aged 75 years.

COOK:  Death recently removed the wife of Rev. Mr. Cook of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] pastor of the M.E. Church of that place.  It was a severe blow to Mr. Cook, causing a suspension of his pulpit labors for a time.

In Edmeston the wife of Rev. H.B. Cook, daughter of Rev. Mr. Flint of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].  [Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, Mar. 14, 1879]

LEWIS:  An Old Veteran Gone:  The painful intelligence comes to us of the death of Major William Lewis which sad event occurred at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 18th inst. after a brief illness.  The deceased was 88 years of age and was well known to many of our older readers.  He came to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] in 1834 from Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] and for several years was landlord of the Mansion House, which was located where Conway's Block now stands, and which at that time was a famous resort for the "Old Guard," of which he was an acknowledged leader and general favorite.  In the year 1838 he assumed charge of the Canal Coffee house, now known as the Palmer house, which he kept until 1840 or 41 when he removed to Cooperstown, where we believe he has since resided.  His wife, with whom he lived in uninterrupted felicity for over 60 years, died in the spring of 1875.  Major Lewis was a man of sterling integrity, of more than average ability, and possessed of a genial and pleasant disposition that made him a great favorite with his large circle of acquaintances, all of whom will deeply regret his death.  His last visit to Norwich was in 1875, when he was warmly greeted by the old residents and friends of former years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 28, 1879

Marriages

THOMAS - BURDICK:  In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 15? by Rev. A. Thomas, George Thomas and Orpha Burdick both of Otego.

HARPER - HENDERSON:  At the residence of J.H. Rawlings, May 17th, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. Charles Harper of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ida Estella Henderson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

STEBBINS:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Friday morning, May 16th, Jesse M. Stebbins aged about 74 years.

HERRINGTON:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Wednesday, May 21st, Ruth Herrington aged 53 years. She died as she had lived in the hope of a blessed immortality.  The text of her Pastor on the occasion of her funeral exemplified her life.  "The path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."

YATES:  Miss E.M. Yates daughter of the late E.W. Yates, deceased, died at her sister's in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] last week and her remains were brought to Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and buried in Hillington Cemetery last Sunday.

RICE:  Thomas T. Rice died in Columbus, Chenango County [NY] April 6th, aged 72 years.  A writer in the New Berlin Gazette says of him:  "The deceased was the son of Dr. Luther Rice, who was a resident of New Lisbon, Otsego County [NY] and for many years a leading member of the Society of Friends there. The writer, who was a schoolmate of the deceased, bears willing testimony of his excellent qualities, and for many years while he resided in Morris, had abundant reason to testify to his fairness and honesty in business relations.  He removed to Columbus where he spent the remainder of his life, and though not successful in leaving to his heirs a large estate, he left one far more noble and worthy, that of an honest man.  D.H."