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

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 26, 1879

Marriages

RIOPEL - BAKER:  At the residence of the officiating clergyman, at Aspinwall, on January 8th by Rev. Mr. Birdsall, E,E, Riopel, M.D., Director of First National College at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and M. Baker of N.Y. and niece of T. Spencer Baker of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

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

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

Memorial Service

On Sunday morning last, a Memorial Service, commemorative of the life and service of the late Mrs. Julia F. Foote, whose death we announced last week.  The body of the church was well filled by the members of that and the Congregational Church, as well as many others of the friends of the deceased lady. the desk heavily draped in black and the platform, appropriately decorated with rare and beautiful flowers, showed in some measure, the appreciation by friends of the virtues of the deceased, as well as their sorrow for the sad dispensation which had called them together.

The services were opened with a voluntary upon the organ followed with an appropriate quartette by members of the choir. This was followed by singing by the entire congregation, after which Rev. Mr. Benjamin invoked the divine blessing. After singing again, Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, before commencing her sermon, read the following historical memorandum of the deceased, which has been prepared for the occasion.

Julia Frances Dillaye was born in New Lisbon, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] August 8th, 1811, and removed with her parents in early childhood to Plymouth of this county [Chenango Co. NY].  Here she remained until her marriage to Dr. D.F. Foote, of East Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY].  In early life was implanted the germ of that Christian character whose rich fruitage made her life so eminently honored and useful.  Until her marriage she was a member of the Presbyterian church, but after her removal to Hamilton, her religious associations were with the Methodist, with whom she united and to whose service she found increasing delight.  In 1847, she removed with her husband to Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY].  There she was very intimately connected with the organization of the Home of the Friendless, the Industrial School for children of which she was superintendent, was a manager of the Orphan Asylum and also shared largely in the work of the Church to which she belonged.  In 1864 she accompanied Rev. Wm. H. Pearne and her sister (Mrs. P.) to New Orleans, where she at once entered, most heartily upon the peculiar work opened by the wants of the freedmen.  She and Mrs. P. furnished and superintended the New Orleans Industrial School one of the largest and most successful of its kind.  She took a very active part in the organization and instruction of Sabbath Schools both for colored and white children.

Since her return to the North, in 1868(?) with the exception of one year spent in Philadelphia, where she was matron of the first Industrial Home for blind women, established in America - she has spent her life in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  During her residence here, as very many of us know, almost every working hour of her life has been filled up in kindly offices and with good works.  On Tuesday, at her home, last at 4 o'clock, just at the hour for meeting her class, after a few hours, as we suppose of painless unconsciousness, she passed peacefully away to her heavenly rest.  Truly of her may it be said, she ceased at the same time to work and live - "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

And I heard a voice from heaven saying Blessed are the dead that die  in the Lord from henceforth - yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

Rev. Mr. Crydenwise then delivered a most eloquent sermon, appropriate to the occasion, referring feelingly to the life and services of the deceased especially since she has resided in Norwich. We regret that our space will not allow an abstract of the Reverend gentleman's remarks.  He was followed with remarks by Calvin L. king, Esq., with whom the deceased had been a co-worker in the Sabbath School of the M.E. Church, for years.  Mr. K. referred generally to her life work, and particularly to that on the previous Sabbath, which was peculiarly interesting, embracing as it did not only her usual church and sabbath school duties, but a visit in company with Mr. K., the church choir, and others, to the county jail, where she took an interesting and prominent part.  Rev. W.B. Pearne, of Philadelphia, a former beloved highly esteemed Pastor of the Norwich M.E. Church, followed Mr. K. in appropriate general remarks suggested by the death of Mrs. Foote. Rev. C.A. Benjamin then briefly addressed the people, after which benediction was pronounced and the services closed. The occasion was a most interesting one, improving the sad bereavement of the church and family, for the benefit of the living.  All who were present must have retired with the desire, at least, to emulate the virtues of the deceased, and to wish that theirs might be as was hers, "the death of the righteous."

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 4, 1879

Deaths

POPE:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] May 27th after an illness of only five days, Mrs. Betsey Pope wife of Mr. James Pope, aged 68 years, and 10 months.  Her remains were taken to Milford [Otsego Co. NY] for burial.

CHAFFLN:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] May 15, Mrs. Abigal Chaffln aged 84 years.

WILSEY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] May 16, Henry Wilsey aged 74 years.

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

RICHARDS:  At Plainfield, Otsego County [NY], May 15, Mary [Richards] wife of Richard Richards, aged 75 years and 8 months.

REYNOLDS:  Dr. A.D. Reynolds died at his residence in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 28th.  He for many years practiced medicine in this county [Otsego Co. NY], having resided in Milford, Laurens, Unadilla and Oneonta.  He was a good physician, a kind and benevolent neighbor and an esteemed citizen.

News Item

Suspected Infanticide

Just as we were going to press, we received an extra from the New Berlin Gazette [Chenango Co. NY] announcing the finding of a body buried in a cellar at that place.  The body was that of an infant and had apparently been buried some two months.  Esther Mudge is the party suspected and is the same woman who was connected in a similar case with W.J. Matteson in Madison County [NY] something over a year ago. After an examination by the coroner, the jury rendered a verdict, that the child came to its death at the hands of Esther Mudge and that Emeline Hayes was accessory to the crime after the fact.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 3, 1879

Marriages

PRIDE - BROOKS:  At King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], March 15th, by Rev. C.C. Williams, Mr. Irving H. Pride of Milford, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Callie L. Brooks of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

COLE - BARNEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. J.S. Shelland, Mr. Eliphalet N. Cole to Miss Cora A. Barney, all of New Berlin.

FREER - HAKES:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. J.V.C. Nellis,k Mr. J. Alfred Freer to Miss Frances D. Hakes all of Gilbertsville.

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 68 years.

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

SMITH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Mrs. Ruth B. Smith aged 96 years.

BURDICK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] March 20th, of consumption, Miss Lucy Burdick eldest daughter of the late Perry Burdick, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] aged 82 years.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  Some twenty-three years since, James and John Kelly lived here on the tow path of the canal, nearly opposite the Baker steam sawmill.  James was married, and he and his wife had been drinking one day when John came home to dinner.  John remonstrated with them for not having his meal ready, which angered James so that he seized a pounder and struck John on the head with it, who died soon after from the effects of the blow.  James was arrested, tried and convicted, and sentenced to Auburn State Prison for life.  He died there, after being incarcerated about two years.

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Elvira Urania Hitchcock was the oldest of the six daughters of the late Jeduthan Hitchcock.  She was born August 1st, 1812, and joined the Congregational Church in this village, upon profession of her faith, July 3d, 1831, under the pastorate of Rev. H.P. Bogue.  She was married to the late Marvin Wicks in 1835 and died at the home of her son-in-law Prof. H.G. Burlingame, in Brockport [Monroe Co. NY], after a lingering illness March 22d, 1879, aged sixty-six years and seven months.  Her only children Mrs. Burlingame of Brockport and Mr. Milton Wicks of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] survive her.

Mrs. Wicks was a woman of exceeding simplicity and honesty of character and of great faithfulness in the performance of all duties, both at home in the circle of friends and neighbors and in the Church.

Standing when she died among the three who had been longest members of the Church, it can be said of her that she never forgot her allegiance nor failed in her duty to it.  While living in Brockport, she wished to be kept informed of what was being done or attempted and insisted upon aiding every good enterprise to the extent of her ability.

Perfectly unselfish, she was most known by her good deeds.  Modest and retiring in her disposition, she illustrated some of the most beautiful and fragrant elements of the Christian character.  Uncomplaining in her long and tedious illness and only solicitous not to give others trouble, she died strong in the faith and rejoicing in the sure hope of eternal life.

The estimate in which her Christian character was held, by those who knew her best, was expressed by one who said, hearing of her death:  "There goes a Christian concerning whom there can be no doubt of acceptance and peace."  Without doubt she now belongs to that great throng of blessed ones that rest from their labors and whose works follow them.

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The Late Charles A. Watson

Last week, we published the fact that Charles A. Watson, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] was drowned off the coast of Florida, and his body washed from the capsized boat upon which he and his companions had been for hours clinging.  the Oxford Times of this week publishes letters by James S. Watson, a cousin of deceased, aged nineteen years, who was one of the ill-fated party. the letters are dated at Cedar Keys, Florida.

Charles and James, with a sailor, left Hompasassa on the 17th ult. in a small boat for Cedar Keys, and about noon, when within ten miles of that point, the boat suddenly capsized.  The men got upon top of the boat as it lay on its side, but their weight bore it down until nearly every wave washed over it.  they floated in this manner, at time paddling with the only remaining oak, until early on the morning of the 19th, when Charles, who was weak from previous sickness and unable to sit upon the boat, fell off, but was caught by Jemas, who, with the assistance of the sailor, lifted him up so that his head was above water, and he died in their arms about six o'clock.  They tied his body to the boat.  Soon they discovered that they were drifting past a lighthouse, and the sailor said that as a last chance for life they must cut loose everything movable from the boat and paddle for the lighthouse.  The body was cut from the boat with reluctance and the survivors worked with their single oar for four weary hours, when they were picked up by a sloop and reached the keys in an exhausted condition.

On Thursday last, A. Watson, of Oxford, father of deceased, received a telegram stating that the body of Charles had been recovered, an undertaking that had been considered almost impossible, and its receipt was a source of great relief to the grief-stricken parents.  His remains reached Oxford on Monday and the funeral was held at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon.

Deceased for a few years past had resided in Lockport [Niagara Co. NY] where he was engaged in business and the papers of that city express the grief of that community at the loss of one esteemed by all.  The Mission Sunday School, of which deceased was Superintendent, held appropriate services on Sunday afternoon of last week.  The chair of the late Superintendent was draped in mourning and a basket of choice rosebuds with a floral anchor were placed upon the stand.  Memorial services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Oxford by the Sunday School at the close of the services on Sunday. A basket of beautiful flowers, a gift of the school, occupied the desk, with those mentioned above, which had been forwarded to the parents from Lockport.

News Item

Last week we published in good faith two marriage notices, which we received through the mail, with a request to publish them and also to send the same to our neighbor of the Telegraph for publication.  "and don't forget it."  the note bore no signature and there was something so suspicious about the appearance of the miserably written scrawl that we for a time hesitated but finally printed it.  the marriage purported to have taken place in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], where the parties whose names we most regret printing, reside.  Mr. Stanton, one of the gentlemen named, called on us last week and assured us that we had been imposed upon - that no such ceremony had taken place. We can but say that we regret having published the notices and also regret that we have it not in our power to fasten this dirty trick upon the contemptible ass who perpetrated it.

Crime in Chenango County, NY, part 1 - Rufus Hill

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 26, 1879

Crime in Chenango County [NY] - Part 1

The McCann murder trial which takes place in our county this week, turns the attention of our citizens naturally to the murder trials which have preceded it, and we have taken pains to give our readers a complete resume of this portion of the criminal history of our county, and trust it will not be uninteresting.

The earliest murder trial in our county, as far as we are able to ascertain was that of --

Rufus Hill

The only account to be found of it is the old minutes of the court, which we transcribe:  "At a Court of Oyer and Terminer, and general Goal delivery, held at the meeting house in the 10th township, in the town of Norwich, near the dwelling house of Obadiah German in and for the county of Chenango, on Monday, the 30th day of May, 1808.  Present, Hon. Joseph C. Yates, Justice, Rufus Hill, being indicted for murder and being arraigned, plead not guilty.  Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, court opened.  On motion of Mr. Williams, District Attorney, it was ordered that the jury be drawn and the trial proceed.  Mr. Talmadge was appointed associate counsel of the people; Messrs. Gold and Platt counsel for the prisoner.

The trial proceeded and sixteen witnesses were sworn.  The jury retired and soon informed the court, by their constable, that they had agreed on their verdict; whereupon the court came in and the jury being called gave their verdict that the prisoner was guilty.  Friday morning, at eight o'clock the court opened. Rufus Hill, being brought before the court was asked by Judge Yates what he had to say why the judgment of the law should not be pronounced against him?  The prisoner replied that he was not guilty of willful murder. The judge then proceeded to pronounce sentence of death against the prisoner, viz.  "You Rufus Hill are to be conducted back to the place of execution, where you are to be hanged by the neck till you are dead and the Lord have mercy on your soul.

"And further the court ordered that the said Hill should be executed on the last Friday of August next, between the hours of 12 o'clock and 2 P.M."  From tradition we learn that Hill was charged with the murder by throwing an armful of wood upon a child, and that his defense was that he did it accidentally, not seeing the child when the wood was thrown. The execution never took place; the verdict being disaffirmed by the Governor.

Pennsylvania Weekly Telegraph, Harrisburg, PA, July 9, 1808

Norwich, N.Y.:  On Wednesday last at a court of oyer and terminer and general jail delivery, for the county of Chenango, holden by his honor Joseph C. Yates, esq, came on the trial foo Rufus Hill for the murder of Mary Sisson, his wife's daughter, aged about 20 months.  It appeared in evidence, that on the night of the child's death (the 9th of November last) the mother and a Mrs. Parker went to the house of a Mr. Chase, a neighbor, at the distance of about 40 rods, for the purpose of borrowing a book relating to murder; that they left the child at home, apparently in good health, with no other person in the house but Hill; that shortly after they reached Mr. Chase's house, Hill called to them and desired them to hasten home, for the child was sick; that they accordingly went home as fast as possible, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Chase, who found the child in the last agonies of death; it gasped a few times, and expired.

It was proven by doctors Robinson, Foot, Ross and Cone, who attended the inquest, which was held on the body of the deceased, that a number of bruises were found on it, particularly about the neck and breast; that its neck and four of its ribs were broken. A variety of other circumstances were adduced on the part of the prosecution, which would leave no doubt of the guilt of the prisoner.  A number of witnesses were examined on the part of the prisoner, to prove that his general character was unexceptionable and that his conduct towards the child was tender and affectionate.

After the testimony was gone through, Mr. Platt, council for the prisoner, addressed the jury in a speech of one hour and twenty minutes, in which he displayed great ingenuity.  He was followed on the same side by Mr. Gold, who spoke about two hours and a half, with that eloquence and ability for which he is so eminently distinguished.

Mr. Tallmadge then rose on the part of the prosecution and delivered one of the most eloquent speeches which we ever recollect to have heard. The district attorney, Mr. Williams, then closed the pleadings.

the charge of Judge Yates was truly impartial and luminous.  The jury retired about nine o'clock in the evening, and in about an hour returned into court with a verdict of "GUILTY."  Yesterday the awful sentence of death was passed upon the unhappy man in a most solemn and impressive manner. The day appointed for his execution is Friday, the 26th day of August next. the deportment of the prisoner during the trial, was decent and orderly.

Olive Branch, Norwich, NY, August 20,1808

Respite

We have received the following communication from James Birdsall, Esq. which we hasten to lay before our readers:

Mr. John F. Fairchild, Sir: I have just received a communication from the governor's Secretary (Mr. Spencer) informing that Rufus Hill who was lately convicted for the murder of Mary Sisson, is respited.

The reasons, he states, which induced the respite, were - that the whole of the evidence adduced against the prisoner, was circumstantial merely, and consequently admitted of doubt - that the petition for his respite, signed by a great number of citizens, by the counsel for the prisoner, and by three very material witnesses against him, expresses a disbelief of his guilt; and that Judge Yates, who presided at the trial, expressly declares, that he is dissatisfied with the conviction, and requests that the case may be submitted to the consideration of the Legislature.

By inserting this in your paper a knowledge of the Respite will be more generally diffused and an unnecessary attendance of people at the time and place heretofore noticed for the execution of the prisoner prevented.

Yours with esteem, James Birdsall. Norwich, Aug. 18, 1808.

The Evening Post, New York City, February 4, 1809

The legislature of this state [NY] has passed an act to pardon Rufus Hill, convicted at a court of Oyer and Terminer in Chenango County of the murder of Mary Sisson.

Vital Records, Broome (1845) & Delaware (1832) Counties, New York

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 10, 1845

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY], March 27th, by the rev. Mr. Darby, Mr. Theron Thompson and Miss Jane W. Potter both of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 24, 1845

Marriage

At the Presbyterian Church, Castle Creek [Broome Co. NY], on Sunday the 13th inst. by the Rev. S.W. Leonard, Mr. Festus E. Dennison to Miss Caroline Cary.

Deaths

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], April 21, of consumption, Miss Eunice Matoon daughter of David Matoon in the 35th year of her age.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. John Dunbar aged about 60 years.  This is the third death in this afflicted family in the period of the last few days, the demise of Mrs. Dunbar, and a son, having been noticed in our last.  The disease, we understand, was bilious congestion of the lungs.  Mr. D. was an unpretending, but intelligent and most excellent man.  The whole community sympathize most deeply with the bereaved friends.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 1, 1845

Marriages

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] April 18, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edward Heald of Choconut, Pa., and Miss Irene Gould of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Peter S. Jones of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Caroline O. Thompson of Windsor.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the same, Mr. Samuel Perkins of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Ruggles of Colesville.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 15, 1845

Marriage

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Robert C. Trivett to Miss Louisa G. [Ely] daughter of Col. Oliver Ely, all of this place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, 9th inst., Mrs. Eliza McKinney wife of Judge Jacob McKinney, aged 64 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 4th inst. of scarlet fever, Louisa Adelaide [Brigham] daughter of Elmer W. and Ruth Ann Brigham, aged 3 years.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on Friday last, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Elijah Wood, an old and respected inhabitant of that town, aged 66 years.

In Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, on the 17th April, of a cancer, Ira Cooke, Esq. formerly of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] in this county, aged 66 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 28, 1845

Marriage

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] the 29th ult., by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Francis Billings and Miss Annah Houghton both of Greene.

Deaths

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Friday the 9th inst. of scarlet fever, William Sidney [Knox] son of Hezekiah and Almeda Knox, aged ten years--and on Tuesday the 13th, Neely Stratton [Knox] son of the same and of the same disease, aged eight years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 18, 1832

Marriages

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY], on the 3d inst. by John T. Wilbur, Esq. Mr. David Muir of Andes [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte Turnbull of the former place.

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Frederick, Mr. Homer R. Twichell to Miss Mary Ann Crandall daughter of the late Silas Crandell, Esq., all of Deposit.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 1, 1832

Marriage

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], on Monday last, by the Rev. Mr. Allanson, Mr. T.W. Baldwin, merchant of Catskill [Greene Co. NY], to Miss Marietta Booth of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 22, 1832

Marriage

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Robert Marshall, M.D. to Miss Frances Maria [Keeler] daughter of the Hon. Martin Keeler.

Deaths

In Hudson [Columbia], on the 16th inst. Samuel W. Clark in the 53d year of his age, formerly publisher of a paper in that city called The Bee.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Monday last, Mr. David Newcomb aged 36 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, November 28, 1872

Marriages

NEIL - PARTRIDGE:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 6, by rev. Judson Davis, Mr. John Neil and Miss Dela Partridge both of Georgetown [Madison Co., NY].

GREEN - CAMP:  In Tully, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], Nov. 15, by Rev. Mr. Camp, Mr. Benia Green of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sabra L. Camp, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

WARNER - GRISWOLD:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 1 by Rev. C.S. Crain, Mr. Avery Warner and Miss Eliza Griswold, both of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

BROOKS - MILLER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 23, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. Deloss Brooks of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Miller.

BEATTIE - EMMONS:  In Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] Nov. 20, by Rev. S. Ball, Walter A Beattie of Truxton [Cortland Co. NY], and Edelle Emmons of Manlius.

MARBLE - PERRY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 7, William D. Marble of DeRuyter, and Sarah A. Perry of Lincklaen, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

STEWART:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 18, Irwin Fuller Stewart son of Robert J. and Elizabeth Stewart, aged 10 years, 9 months and 5 days.

TUCKER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov 2, Lorenzo D. Tucker aged 66 years.

BUELL:  In Wamego, Kansas, Nov. 2, Mrs. Abi E. Buell wife of Ira Buell and daughter of Deacon J. Wood of Smyrna [Chenango Col NY] aged 29 years.

ALDRIDGE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 14, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. Talbot, Mrs. Betsey Aldrich of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], aged 78 years.

SIBSON:  In Rochester [Monroe Co., NY] Nov. 18, Mary B. Sibson formerly of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] aged 29 years, 6 months, 21 days.

PARKER:  In Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] Nov. 16, Chancy Parker aged 86 years.

ADAMS:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 6, William Adams aged 54 years and 10 months.

GRAHAM:  In Pratt's Hollow [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 17, Albert Graham aged 20 years.

WILLIAMS:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 16, Miss Libbie E. Williams aged 17 years, 6 months, 9 days.

HIGLEY:  In Bridgeport [Onondaga Co. NY], Nov. 14, Julia Higley, daughter of Harrison Higley aged 16 years, 2 months, and 10 days.

PIERCE:  Near Manlius Centre [Onondaga Co. NY] Nov. 18, Maria [Pierce] wife of Wells Pierce, aged 60 years.

DUDLEY:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 1 of consumption, Mrs. [Martha] Dudley wife of Henry Dudley of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

HENDERSON:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 19, Emma Henderson aged 5 years, 5 months and 9 days.

WILLIAMS:  Passed to spirit life from Oriskany Falls, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], Mrs. E.A. Williams aged 35 years.

EASTERBROOK:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 8, William Easterbrook aged 67 years.

ANDERSON:  In Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY] Nov. 17 of consumption, Clark D. Anderson formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 32 years.

BROWN:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 15, Mr. A. Brown aged 61 years.

COAN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 17, Abbie [Coan] wife of Julius Coan, aged 51 years.

COOPER:  In the town of Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 16, of typhoid fever, Eugene C. [Cooper] son of Isaac and Mary Cooper, aged 23 years 10 months and 6 days.

HENDERSON:  Madison, Madison Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Henderson are surely afflicted persons and have the unfeigned sympathy of the entire community.  They have received another severe blow by the death of their youngest daughter, a child about five years and six months of age, and an unusually promising child for one of that tender age.  She was the pet of everybody that knew her and was almost idolized by the family.  Being "too pure for earth she was taken home" by the will of Him that doeth all things wisely.

PLACE:  We see by an exchange that John H. Place a conductor on the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad, was recently killed while in the discharge of his accustomed duty.  Mr. Place, it will be remembered by many of our readers, was for nearly two years baggage master in Oneida [Madison Co. NY] for the midland Co. and won by his pleasing deportment many warm friends who will learn with sorrow of his untimely death.

ALLEN:  On Tuesday evening of last week, an unknown man was run over and killed on the Central Road near Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY].  An inquest was held at Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] and a verdict rendered of accidental death.  The man had nothing about him whereby he could be identified; was well dressed, and had articles of some value about him; on the right arm are stamped the initials J.T.T.  He had a ticket for Chittenango, and when the conductor called for it he said he had already given it to him. This the conductor knew to be false and put him out at Manlius, who then proceeded to walk to Chittenango. The engineer of the train striking the man saw him but a rod off, as it was snowing at the time.  Later we learn that the unfortunate man's name was J.T. Allen, a son of a prominent New York liquor dealer.

Vital Records, Chenango (1824) & Otsego (1871) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 11, 1824

Death

On the seventh inst. very suddenly, Simeon Parker Esq. aged forty-six.  The deceased was an early settler in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], was highly respectable as a citizen, and sustained with reputation various public offices, bestowed on him by his fellow citizens.  As a husband and father, he was endeared to his family with whom the numerous friends of the deceased sympathize in their affliction.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 18, 1824

Marriages

In the village of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on the fifth inst. by the Rev. John B. Hoyt, Mr. Lyman Ackley to Miss Lydia Purple.

On Thursday evening, the fifth inst. by the Rev. David Moss, Mr. Erastus Foote to Miss Orrilla Gallop, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 3, 1824

Marriages

In German [Chenango Co. NY] by G. Willcox, Esq. Mr. Harker Mowry of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Betsey Gibson of German.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th Feb. by Elder Randall, Mr. Orman Randall to Miss Esther Stafford.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 17, 1824

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the first instant, by Samuel A. Smith, Esq. Mr. Coonrad Crook of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY, to Miss Sarah Billings, of the former place.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the tenth instant, by L. Bigelow, Esq. Mr. John Signer to Miss Rubey Hutchinson.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 24, 1824

Marriage

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the seventh inst. by Elder chapin, Maj. Calvin Morley to Miss Sibley Evans.

Death

In German [Chenango Co. NY] on the fifth instant of the apoplexy, Mrs. Margaret Leonard wife of the Rev. Joshua Leonard, aged 55 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriages

At the house of C.L. Pope in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. C. Ayer, Edward A. Mumbule and Miss Susan R. Jackson, both of Pittsfield.

At Clintonville [Clinton Co. NY], June 8th, by W.G. Queal, James E. Howes of Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Christina Semple of Clintonville.

Death

In West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], June 1st, at the residence of her son, D.E. Summers, Mrs. Parmelia Lines in the 78th year of her age.

News Item

A case of "free love" has developed at East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].  A Mrs. Cornell left her husband and child and started away with one Smith Foster, who has had two wives already.  the separation was mutually agreed to.  

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 28, 1871

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by rev. B.F. Williams, George W. Ross of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Viola Green of Oneonta.

At the home of the bride in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], June 13, by Rev. J.T. Crippen of Cortland, Alfin D. Sergent to Miss Alice H. Latimer, both of Norwich.

n this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. C. Ayer, Edward W. Ball to Miss Adell M. Moody, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

At same date, by the same, Dewitt C. Andrews of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah O. Shute of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

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At the residence of the bride's father, June 21, by Rev. H.M. Dean, Sidney Babcock to Miss Viola Green, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

There came off in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] last Wednesday evening, one of those pleasant incidents which always leaves a good feeling.  Mr. Sidney Babcock was married that day, and the Garrattsville Band gave him and wife a serenade in the evening and was invited into the house and were the recipients of kind favors. The next day, Mrs. Babcock received a very nice present of a new dress pattern, a gift from the above band.  This is just like them. They are made up of men who have large hearts and are generously inclined.

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Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Draper celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage on Friday evening, the 16th inst. at their residence in Westford [Otsego Co. NY], by the time-honored custom of a silver wedding.

The occasion was one of great interest, not only for the family but for their many warm friends and relatives in Westford and other places throughout the country, many of whom coming from great distances, were present.

Mrs. Draper was formerly Miss Lucy A Preston and the first essay, or the one giving an account of her family, was read by Mr. A.H. Preston.  The next on "the Draper Family" was read by Mr. Arthur Chester.  The Rev. Mr. Gillette than gave an address in rhyme, during which the bride and groom of twenty-five years' standing were reunited in the holy bonds of matrimony, and he received from them, after the ceremony, as marriage fee, a very beautiful silver cake basket.  Mr. S.B Draper of Albany, and Mr. L.E. Preston of Westford, the oldest living representatives of the respective families, then brought to the center of the parlor a large table loaded with every description of silverware and uncovered it to the gaze of the thankful recipients.  A.S. Draper, Esq. of Albany, was then called upon and mustering all the professional skill which he, as a lawyer, possessed, he conveyed the title of the costly and beautiful presents to Mr. and Mrs. Draper in a happy and elegant address of about a quarter of an hour in length.  Alden Chester, Esq. of Albany, accepted the presents on the part of Mr. and Mrs. Draper, in a feeling address of about the same length and returned their warmest thanks, accompanied by the strongest assurance of their love and their kindest wishes to all.  During the evening the happy couple were the recipients of hearty congratulations. 

The bride was neatly dressed in white, and her hair was beautifully decked with orange blossoms in all their native purity.  The three beautiful daughters of the family, Miss Ella, Miss Amanda, Miss Emma were very handsomely attired and all of them being accomplished musicians, they enlivened the company many times during the evening with the choicest of performances on the piano and organ.

Death

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 10th of apoplexy, Mrs. Phineas C. Ball aged 71 yrs.  [Deidama Goodrich Ball]

Died at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] June 21, 1871, Mr. William P. Johnson in the 61st year of his age.  Mr. Johnson was born in the town of Otsego, Otsego County [NY], where he continued to reside until his 43d year.  In 1854 he removed to Richfield Springs and took charge of the American Hotel of which he had been for several years the proprietor.

Mrs. Lucy Snook, aged 50 years, wife of Isaac Snook, residing between Oneida an Durhamville [Madison Co. NY], died on the 29th ult. from the effects of eating for greens the leaves of rhubarb or pie-plant, of which she was fond, and from the poisonous effects of which she suffered for nearly three weeks previous to her death. The stalk of the pie-plant, when peeled of its outer covering is not considered injurious when used for food; but the leaves are poisonous and should never be eaten.  Madison Observer.

On Saturday, June 10th, two children of Alonzo M. Crawford, a printer employed in the Express office in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] -Willie [Crawford] aged about four years and Charlie [Crawford] aged about 2-1/2 years - were found drowned in Cummings' pond, near the district schoolhouse on the opposite side of the river.  The youngest was discovered floating in the water but a few yards above the dam, by his mother and was immediately taken out and home by a person passing.  The other was also seen discovered below the schoolhouse, in nearly erect position, with his hands just above the water.  His hat lying nearby, showed that this was the scene of the catastrophe.  Every effort was made to resuscitate them, but without avail.  it is supposed that they went down the bank, which is eight ort ten feet high at this point and commenced playing in the water, which is shallow for a few feet from the shore, when they came to where a log is imbedded in the stream, and there is a sheer descent of nearly two feet.  That probably the younger child got over or slipped off this and the other followed with the idea of rescuing him.  However this may be, they were certainly both precipitated into the water, which reaches five or six feet in depth within a short distance of the shore, where they were screened from ordinary observation by the high bank, until life was extinct and the alarmed friends, searching for them, were rendered almost frantic at receiving only the lifeless bodies of the recently sprightly and happy children who had been the object of their fond attachment and earnest solicitude.  Delhi Republican

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, (1823 & 1871)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 2, 1823

Death

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, the Rev. Henry Chapman, for many years Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that town.  The deceased was in perfect health until within a few minutes of his dissolution.  His life has been one of great usefulness and his loss both to the people of his charge and the Christian public in general, will be severely felt.  It is presumed that some of his friends will favor the public with a sketch of the life of this truly worthy and pious man.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 9, 1823

Marriage

At Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY], On Wednesday evening last, by Elder Marsh, Mr. Zachariah Keyes of Sharon, to Mrs. Nancy Whitaker of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 16, 1823

Marriage

In Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY], on Thursday last, by the Rev'd. A. Welton, Mr. John H. Casler to Miss Clarisa Stansell of the same place.

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From the New York Statesman, Sept. 8 [1823]

It has seldom fallen to our lot to record a death which has created a deeper sensation in the public mind, or which will be more universally and sincerely lamented, than that of John Wells, Esq. who died yesterday morning at his country residence on Brooklyn Heights [NYC]. The circumstances attending this event are peculiarly afflicting.  Mr. Wells was in perfect health on Wednesday last and attended to his professional business in court.  On Thursday he was attacked with a violent bilious remittent fever, which terminated his earthly existence on Sunday morning, after an illness of less than three days.  He has fallen at the meridian of his fame and in the midst of his usefulness, being at the age of 52.  His premature death has created a void in our community, which will not soon be supplied.  By the force of his talents and the integrity and firmness of his character, he had risen to the head of his profession and by common consent he held the first rank at the New York Bar.  His modest and unassuming manners disarmed others of that envy which the superiority of his intellect, the splendor of his genius, and the extent of his legal attainments were calculated to excite. But it does not belong to use to attempt to portray his character.  We can do no more than mingle our regrets with those of his friends, his professional brethren and indeed every class of our citizens.  In almost every department of society, his loss will be severely felt.

There is one circumstance connected with Mr. Wells' life, which is peculiarly interesting.  He was a native of the county of Otsego [NY].  In the Revolutionary War, the whole of his family were massacred by the Indians.  He was then a boy and providentially escaped by being from home at a school in Schenectady.  At an early age he was therefore deprived of his parents and relatives, and has reached an eminence so distinguished by his own unaided efforts.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 23, 1823

Marriage

In Warren [Herkimer Co. NY], on the 13th September, by the Rev. John Bowls, Mr. Reuben Fox to Mrs. Martha Wright all of the same place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 30, 1823

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. W. Deafendorff, of Sharon, Mr. Ebenezer Cross to Mrs. Elizabeth Swain both of Cherry Valley.

On the 24th inst. by E.H. Brush, Esq. Mr. Joseph Flint to Miss Sophia Peeso, both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this town on the 22d inst. after an illness of five weeks, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Miss Fanny Richards the wife of Mr. Aaron Richards, aged 33 years, much lamented by all who knew her.

Happy the change to leave a world of woe / To join in songs which ne'er cessation know, / Glory to God resounds the Heavenly train, / While saints and angels shout a long Amen.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 7, 1871

Deaths

John Wellington of Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY] while working in the garden a few days ago, stepped on a nail, which entered his foot, causing lockjaw.  he died on Thursday.

George Smith, a farmer near Afton [Chenango Co. NY] lost his only son, about two years old on Wednesday morning.  His mother left him to play in the yard while she attended to household duties, during which time he went to a dish of lye and drank of it, causing his death at 8 o'clock on Friday morning.  Bainbridge Republican.

News Item

Information is wanted of the whereabouts of Walter Telford who left his home in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] early in the morning of the 17th of this month.  He left under circumstances which would indicate that he was not in his right mind.  He had been quite unwell for several months, so much so that he was unable to labor.  He is 28 years of age; was about five feet ten inches in height; wore a light sandy colored moustache; was stout built; had on when he left an old black soft hat; dark colored sack coat, out at the elbows; light colored pants and vest; rubber boots and a plain cotton shirt.  He is of Scotch birth, and talks with the Scotch brogue. any person who can give any information about him to William Telford at Burlington Green, will be liberally rewarded.  William Telford, Dated, Burlington, NY. May 22nd, 1871.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] June 4, by Rev. H. N. Van Deusen, George W. Couse of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Amelia M. Shutts of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride, June 4, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Herbert C. Brightman of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Luella Bates of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] May 29th, Mr. George Gadsby aged 72 years.

In Loydsville, town of Plainfield, Otsego Co. [NY], May 31, Oliver Wilcox, aged 60 years.

In Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] May 27, at the residence of his son-in-law, Wm. Perkins, Mr. George Alger in the 75th year of his age.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] June 4, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Owens aged 87 yrs, 6 months and 4 days.

Spicer Sanders of Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] was found dead in the orchard of Mr. Charles Clark, in the town of Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY] a few days since.  It is supposed he fell from a tree while trimming it.  He was 72 years old.

News Item

We copy the following from a letter to the Norwich Telegraph in relation to Rockwell's Mills at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]:

"Rockwell's new factory, which rose almost like magic from the ashes of the one burned in August last, resounds with the heavy clanking of machinery, and carding, spinning and weaving are already commenced.  these are welcome sounds to the scores of worthy operatives who by that sad calamity were thrown out of employment.  The new factory is, of course, a great improvement over the old one.  Not only is it a very handsome building, but all the machinery is of the newest and most approved patterns, and much nicer work can be done than by the old machinery.  It has two water wheels, either one sufficient to carry the machinery, a very heavy steam engine by which the whole building is heated, and everything is arranged in the nicest and most economical manner. The wool is washed in the basement story in vats heated by pipes connected with the engine, wrung out in a mammoth wringer which wrings it nearly dry, and then carried up by an elevator four stories above, where it is spread upon the tin roof.  When all the machinery is in operation, eight hundred spindles will be twisting off yarn at lightning speed, to be caught by the warpers and weavers and cloth dressers.  Alas for the old-fashioned looms and spinning wheel!. We look back upon them as relics of the past."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 27, 1879

Marriages

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. J.E. Leach of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Matilda Carswell of Willett [Cortland Co. NY].

Deaths

In Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] March 16th, Mrs. Pamela Case relict of Roger Case and sister-in-law of J.W. Carter of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 81 years.

At the residence of her son-in-law, Hon. James G. Thompson, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, March 18th, Mrs. Julia F. Foote aged 67 years and 7 months.

Mrs. Julia F. Foote, mother of Mrs. James G. Thompson, was stricken by apoplexy, about six o'[clock on Tuesday morning last, at the residence of her daughter, and expired at four o'clock on the afternoon of that day.  her age was sixty-seven years, and she was respected and beloved for her womanly and Christian graces.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Emma [Edmonds] wife of J.P. Edmonds, aged 38 years and 25 days.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Mrs. Fanny West, aged 75 years.

In Indianapolis, Ind., March 6th, Ida Grace [Ransford] daughter of William P. and Nettie Ransford, aged 14 years and 8 months.

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

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Mr. Geo. Davis aged 79 years.

Charles A Watson a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] was drowned in the Gulf of Mexico in January last, by the capsizing of a boat in which he was sailing.  He is said to have been a very worthy young man.

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

Mr. Foote at his death was the oldest man of the town.  About seventy years since the fifteenth day of April, he entered the forest and commenced to clear up the farm where he has lived ever since, and by his untiring industry and fidelity of life and character, he accumulated a large property and has left a record of kindness and hospitality as a neighbor and citizen, worthy of imitation.  As age and its infirmities increased upon him, his faith in his Saviour never failed him, and we trust he is now with his Saviour, occupying a mansion above that Christ had in preparation for him.  Mr. Foote lived to see many changes and improvements; the wilderness of the town converted into fruitful fields and in his day the power of steam with railroads, telegraphic communications, &c., have come.  He was buried by the side of his father in the old Chapel cemetery, who lived to be one hundred years old.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 9, 1879

Marriages

ROGERS - BUTTS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], April 1st, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. George R. Rogers of Oxford and Miss Kitty Butts of Preston [Chenango Co. NY]

MYERS - EVANS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, by Rev. D.N. Grummond, Mr. W.C. Myers and Miss Hattie N. Evans.

LOOMIS - McINTOSH:  In Zion Church in Greene [Chenango Co. NY],. March 26th, kby Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. Perry Loomis of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Florence McIntosh of Greene.

PRIDE - BROOKS:  At King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] March 15th, by Rev. C.C. Williams, Mr. Irving H. Pride of Milford, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Callie L. Brooks of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

COLE:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] April 1sat, Mrs. Fayette Cole wife of Mr. Calvin Cole, aged 71 years.

COLE:  T.J. Cole, a well-known produce merchant and citizen of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on Monday.  He was in his storehouse unloading feed and the first thing anyone noticed was when he said: "I'm a goner this time boys, goodbye."  He died in three minutes after the remark. The caused of his death was apoplexy and hemorrhage.

FRANCISCO:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 18th, Mr. Leonard Francisco aged 81 years.

SLOCUM:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] March 29th, Mr. Freeborn Slocum, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 64 years.

LOWE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, Mr. Robert Lowe aged 66 years.

INGERSOLL:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] March 30th, Mr. David H. Ingersoll, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 78 years.

MONROE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 2d, Mr. John Monroe, aged 71 years.

Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. John Monroe died at his residence near East Norwich on Wednesday, under peculiar and painful circumstances.  A little over a week previous to his death, while at work in his mill, he tore a small piece of skin from one of his fingers.  His arm began to swell and pain him, erysipelas set in and the complication baffled all skill.  He was one of our most respected and esteemed citizens.  Chenango Telegraph.

PORTER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Sarah N. [Porter] daughter of Loren B. Porter, aged 38 years.

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HUSTED:  R.T. Husted, a brother-in-law of Mrs. D.D. Shepard of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] died at Stockton, Ga. on the 24th ult.  The Marathon Independent says:

The deceased was a victim to the lingering disease consumption and had been gradually failing for the past two years.  His friends last fall had lost all hopes of his recovery, but he had kept up with an iron will and had taken this trip to the South with sanguine expectations of permanent relief.  His death will bring a feeling of sadness to all of his large circle of acquaintances.  He was one of Marathon's [Cortland Co. NY] boys, for much of his early manhood was passed in our midst and everybody liked "Dick" Husted.  He was always cheerful and pleasant and even in his last illness was as jovial and full of fun as ever. The entire community will join in sympathetic mourning with his relatives here, and his memory will be cherished by many in the years to come.  The deceased was 41 years of age and leaves a wife and daughter.  He has resided for a number of years past in Baltimore, Md., being connected with a large business establishment there.

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Funeral Services for Charles A. Watson

The funeral services of the late Charles A. Watson were attended at the Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday afternoon the 1st inst., the body, which had been recovered and brought on from Florida, having reached Oxford the evening before.

The pulpit and platform were loaded with flowers, worked in appropriate designs, the offerings of friends at home and abroad, testimonials of their respect and affection.

The services at the Church were conducted by Rev. Mr. Payne, the Pastor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Freeman of Lockport, Rev. Mr. Fulton and Rev. Mr. Baldwin of our own village. After the usual service of prayer and song, Rev. Mr. Payne delivered a short discourse upon the lesson of the hour and commemorative of the deceased and was followed by Rev. Mr. Freeman (Mr. Watson's pastor for several years past) in an eloquent tribute to the character of his deceased parishioner and friend.  The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large number of mourners and friends.

Many strangers were noticed in the congregation; among them, D.A. Watson, wife and two daughters of Rochester; James S. Watson, who was with Charles at the time of his death; Austin Watson, of New York; Dr. Beebee wife and daughter of Hamilton; Mrs. Daniel Crouse and Miss Crouse of Utica; Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Pomeroy, Hon. T.T. Flagler and daughter, the Misses Draper, Mr. Horace Flagler, Mr. Chadwist and mgr. Jackson, of Lockport, N.Y.\

News Item

McCann - After the Sentence

Felix McCann the condemned man, occupies a cell on the second floor of the jail, and officers White and Graham have been detailed for guard duty, alternately. The prisoner displays no excitement, asserts his innocence, believes he will not be hanged, takes his smoke with a relish and sleeps soundly.

While making a thorough search of the prisoner's clothing on Sunday, deputy Cook found in a pocket of a light pair of pants, which Mccann wears in place of drawers, a stone weighing something like a quarter of a pound, about five inches in length, irregular in shape, one end of it tapering almost to a point.  It is a hard, flinty stone, from a quarry; has the appearance of having been considerably handled or worn, with something like mortar attached to it in places.  How he came in possession of it, or where it came from, is one of the things he does not tell.

McCann's wife and daughter visited him on Monday, after the sentence and were much affected.  Mrs. McCann, weeping, asked her husband what his wishes were as to his burial, after the last act in the tragedy was over.  "Begad, I'm not dead yet!"  says Felix, "a man born to be drowned will never be hung!"  He also requested her to dry up her tears, as she had "spilled water enough around there already."

It is understood that an effort will be made to prevail upon the Governor to commute McCann's sentence to imprisonment for life.  Chenango Union

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 29, 1879

Death

SMITH:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Mrs. Ruth B. Smith aged 96 years 1 months and six days.