Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, April 19, 1879

Marriage

TEFFT - FREEMAN:  In Williamstown, N.Y., [Oswego Co.] April 13th, by Rev. A.M. Shaw, Mr. LaDell S. Tefft Agent and Operator R.W. & O.R.R. and Miss Nellie L. Freeman all of Williamstown.

On the 13th inst. LaDell S. Tefft, formerly a typo in this office, and now Agent and Operator on the R.W. & O.R.R., led to the altar Miss Nellie L. Freeman, one of Williamstown's fairest and most accomplished daughters. We extend our congratulations, Dell, and may you and yours ever enjoy the happiness and increasing prosperity of which every true printer is richly deserving.

Deaths

PARKER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] April 13, 1879, Asa J. Parker aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days.

GLAZIER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 15, 1879, Olive A. Glazier aged 47 years and 10 months.

McLAUGHLIN:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] April 15, 1879, Margaret McLaughlin aged 65 years.

Mrs. McLaughlin had been a resident of this town for twenty-two years.  She had professed her faith in Christ by uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church in the place of her former residence.  She was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her.  Her oldest son gave his life for his country in the War of the Rebellion.  A few years later she was called to part with a much-loved daughter who died while on a visit to friends in Philadelphia, Pa.  The religion she professed was apparently her support in the trials of life, as well as in the prospect of death.  Her last hours were marked with peaceful resignation and her friends sorrow not as those without hope, for "Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

BOWERS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Bertha May [Bowers] daughter of Eugene and Nellie Bowers, aged 6 years 7 months and 5 days.

Death has again invaded our community, and the flower of another family has been taken from us.  We are left to mourn the loss of one whose presence has been an inspiration to loving hearts and faithful friends.  But we mourn not as those "which have no hope."  We have much assurance that the soul of little Bertha had been prepared for her change and that she had already learned to love and trust the Shepherd of her soul.  Although not yet seven years old, yet she displayed a wonderful love for the Sunday School and took especial delight in the reading of God's word. She could repeat with great accuracy several of the stories of the Old Testament and the 23d psalm in full. She was a kind, affectionate and loving daughter and in her life manifested qualities of mind especially commendable in one so young.  Her absence will long be felt in the family and in the immediate circle of her friends.  But it is the call of God gathering in the Lambs of His flock. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community and the prayers of the Christians.  It is a sad loss and will fall with terrible force upon the heart of her father who is absent in Kansas, where he meant to prepare a home for her whom he will never see again until the Heavenly Father shall call him to meet her above. God has called her to a heavenly Mansion already prepared for her. W.W. D.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 15, 1879

Marriages

FULLER - FERGUSON:  At the home of the bride's father, May 10, 1879, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Anna B. Ferguson of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

GREEN - PECK:  On Wednesday, May 14, 1879, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, at the home of -?- Peck, Esq. his daughter Kate M. Peck to Robert E. Green of Jorden, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY].

BROWER - SHERWOOD:  At the home of the bride's parents in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 11, 1879, by Rev. James Ryder, Hiram Brower and Miss Ida M. Sherwood.

The marriage of Hiram C. Brower of Sauquoit, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Ida M. Sherwood of this place was solemnized Sunday evening at the home of the bride and was witnessed by a small company of relatives and friends.  Your humble servant acted as groomsman while our better half filled the important position of bridesmaid.  Everything passed off very pleasantly, and after the ceremony by Rev. James Ryder, the guests partook of a fine supper, which had been prepared.  Were it not that it was our sister we would no doubt make extensive comments upon the affair, but modesty forbids, and we simply congratulate the happy couple with the wish that as life appears full of sunshine to them now, that no dark cloud may ever dim their horizon.  the twain took their leave the next morning for Sauquoit, their future home, and as we witnessed their departure on the early morning train, we could not but feel that our sister was truly happy in the love of her worthy young husband.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Charles Ackly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Effie Kelley were joined in marriage a short time since.  They have our best wishes for a bright and happy future filled with the choicest of life's blessings and may their troubles, which often cluster so thickly around one's pathway down the journey of life, be little ones.

Death

SMITH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] May 4th, Julia M. [Smith] wife of Samuel Smith, aged 50 years.

BIRDSALL:  Mrs. William Birdsall of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] died on Monday night.  Mrs. B. was a noble woman and universally beloved.  Mr. Birdsall in his great bereavement has the sympathy of a host of friends. Several of our citizens attended the funeral at Otego on Wednesday.

BALLARD:  Masonville, Delaware Co. NY:  A death of startling suddenness occurred near the village last week.  Mr. Selah R. Ballard left his house on Wednesday morning to work in the field.  Not returning at the usual hour, a member of the family was sent to look for him.  Mr. B. was discovered at the place where he had been at work lying upon the ground in an unconscious state.  He was removed to his house and a physician summoned who succeeded in restoring consciousness, but beyond that he never rallied and died within an hour.

Rockwell's Mills, Chenango Co. NY:  This place has been a subject of many deaths for the last few weeks among whom was Mrs. H. Truesdale.  Her funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], the 29th day of April.  Mrs. M.T. Houck whose illness we have spoken of in previous correspondence.  Her funeral was held at her home on Wednesday last.  She had been a long and hard sufferer, but death at last released her. They both leave many mourning friends who have the sympathy of all.

Vital Records, Otsego (1822) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 19, 1822

Marriages

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mr. Peter Gilchrist to Miss Silvay Dutcher daughter of Capt. C. Dutcher, all of that place.

At Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. James Quinian, Mr. Daniel Kelley of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Fellows, daughter of Mr. Warner Fellows of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 26, 1822

Death

Died on the morning of the 24th instant, William Henry Seelye Esquire of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

The death of this amiable and interesting youth is felt by all who knew him, as one of the most afflicting dispensations of Providence.  We have known him from his infancy, and such was the mildness and benevolence of his nature that we are not aware that in the course of his whole life, he ever by act, word or look gave umbrage or pain to the feelings of any human being.  So modest and prepossessing was his manner, that he captured the affections of all his acquaintance.  He had made the most rapid progress in the study of the arts and sciences suitable to his age and his mind, a mind which seemed to possess the strength and vigor of manhood, was speedily acquiring all that perfection of which the human intellect is susceptible, when he was arrested by disease and death.  Thus, have the young and rising generation in this vicinity been deprived of one who promised to be their brightest ornament. To his Parents, whose hearts are wrung with anguish at the loss of an only son, and such a son too, we can only offer our sympathy and remind them that although the ways of Heaven are often dark and mysterious they will eventuate in the accomplishment of the best possible ends and the greatest possible good.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 9, 1822

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Northrop, Mr. ambrose Coleman to Miss Abigail Bennett.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 16, 1822

Marriage

On Wednesday evening by H. Lathrop, Esq. Mr. Abijah Beardsley of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Almira Flint of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

News Item

Notice:  Whereas my wife Hester [Shaver] on the first day of January last past, left my bed and board without any cause or provocation - This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  George Shaver, Sharon, Schoharie County, April 12, 1822.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 23, 1822

Marriage

In Minden [Montgomery Co. NY] on the 8th instant by the Rev. Mr. Wock, Mr. Henry Hess of Canajoharie, Montgomery Co. [NY] to Miss lydia Wormuth of that place.

Deaths

Died in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. Joshua Tucker Esq. aged 84 years.

Mr. Tucker has ever been esteemed for his probity and piety.  He was an honest man and a Christian.  In the former part of his life he was honored with several offices of trust and confidence by his fellow citizens.  For the last eighteen years he has been a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Chruch in this place. We trust that like a shock of corn fully ripe, he has been gathered into his master's garner.

On the same day, Mrs. Lydia Judd mother of Oliver Judd, Esq. of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] aged 78 years.  the character of the deceased was that of a virtuous and pious woman.  she had long been a professor of the Christian religion and exemplified its precepts in her life and death.  This with respectful grief is our best eulogy.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 30, 1822

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev'd Mr. Smith, Mr. Alonzo Welton to Miss Cynthia Hoyt daughter of Mr. Mathew Hoyt.

On Sunday evening last by the Rev'd Dr. Oderson, Mr. Benjamin Davis to Miss Kezia Dutcher daughter of Mr. John Dutcher.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 30, 1879

Marriages

BROOKE - COLLINS:  On April 22d, 1879 at the First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn by the Rev. C. Cuthbert Hall, Thomas R. Brooke to Anna M. [Collins] daughter of Mrs. Anna M. Collins and the late Capt. Charles Collins, all of Brooklyn.

SKILLMAN - FERNALD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on 14th April by Rev. I. Towner, Mr. B.F. Skillman and Miss Jennie Fernald.

PRENTICE - FINCH:  At Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Charles M. Prentice and Miss Cora U. Finch both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

PRENTICE - GRAVES:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Truman C. Prentice and Miss Chana R. Graves both of Guilford.

Deaths

SPERRY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Miss Almira Sperry aged 54 years.

EGGLESTON:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] April 21st Miss Lillian Eggleston aged 21 years.

WOODRUFF:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Mrs. Frances Woodruff aged 37 years.

MILLER:  At Detroit, Mich., April 23d, 1879 of scarlet fever, Lawrence Stratton youngest son of Dr. C.C. and Ellen Louise Miller, aged 2 years and six months.

BRONSON:  At Amsterdam, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.] April 11th, Harry S. [Bronson] son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Bronson, aged 9 years.

PERKINS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] April 19th, Mrs. Lucretia Perkins aged 62 years.

HANDY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 13th, Alice May [Handy] daughter of A.J. Handy, aged 18 months.

TAYLOR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] April 19th, Mr. Amon Taylor aged 74 years.

HOWARD:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] March 31st, Lucy E. [Howard] daughter of Charles R. and Mattie E. Howard, aged 2 years, 3 months and 24 days.

GREENE: At Granite Falls, Minn., April 8th, Mr. Elisha Greene aged 64 years, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

HAVEN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 189th, Mr. Frederick Haven aged 58 years.

CUMMINGS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 20th, Mrs. Hannah Cummings aged 72 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1879) & Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 30, 1879

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] May 17th, by Rev. W. Scott, Charles Harper of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and Ida Estelle Henderson.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] May 18th, by Rev. E.C. Hardman, Simon Cipperley and Sarah J. Park both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 28th, Alanson D. Reynolds, M.D. aged 57 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 28th, child of Peter Fagan aged 8 years.

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

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

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

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], May 23d Mrs. Jennet [Strong] wife of Lewis Strong aged 48 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], May 15th, Harry Howland aged 59 years.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] May 23d, Dr. Amasa P. Mann in the 81st year of his age.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 16th, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. Simmons(?), Benjamin Starkweather [aged 83y]

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] May 26th, Maria [Kniskern] wife of Gilbert Kniskern, aged about 45 years.

In Davenport Center [Delaware Co. NY] May 16th, Mrs. Hannah Wickham wife of Allan S. Wickham aged 80 years.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d(?), Cornelia Parker [ Smallin] wife of Martin Smallin aged 59 years.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  On the 11th inst., Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Robinson buried a little son two weeks old.

Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY: Mrs. Wilson mother of R.C. Wilson of this place and S.B. Wilson of Chaseville died on Friday of last week and was buried from the M.E. Church on Sunday last.  Mrs. W. at the time of her death, was the oldest person in Schenevus, about 85 years.

An inquest was held upon the body of the late John Blend commencing last Saturday before Justice Hartford D. Nelson.  An examination of the parts of the body had previously been made at the insistence of relatives and on Saturday by Dr. John Swinburne, of Albany.  At the inquest the following physicians testified:  John Swinburne, of Albany; Meigs Case and W.H. Whitney, of Oneonta; Joseph Sweet, of Unadilla; G.W. Cooke and J.M. Martin of Otego.  On Tuesday the jury found substantially as follows:  That John Blend died at his residence in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th day of April 1879, from natural causes, produced by lingering diseases of several years standing.  The heart and kidneys of the deceased were taken to Albany by Dr. Swinburne who awaits orders whether or not to submit for analysis. We trust those most concerned will not think for a moment of imposing any portion of the expense of this examination upon the county of Otsego.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 15, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, J.C. Skillman of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Hanford C. Smith of this village [Greene Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hellen Skillman.

At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. John Davis of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] to Mrs. Lillian Beach of this village.

In Lawsville, Pa., Dec. 31st by Rev. J.C. Colson, Mr. George W. Knickerbocker of Smithville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Etta L. Johnson of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Mr. W. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Nellie C. York of Norwich.

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 6th, by Rev. D. Fredenburgh, Mr. William H. Drake of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Eliza D. Sanders of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 10th, Mary J. Lowell aged 26 years and 10 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, Julia Earl aged 70 years.

In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 2d, Caroline [Yale] relict of Willis Yale, aged 75 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31st, Lizzie J. [Richmond] wife of W.L. Richmond, aged 27 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Mrs. Elizabeth Gallagher aged 59 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Mr. Oscar Williams aged 51 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, Mr. Jerry Sheldonu aged 79 years.

In New York, Jan. 3d, Hon. Hugh G. Crozier of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged about 65 years.

News Item

Something like a year ago, John A Stover for many years a well-known resident of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] but for a few years past residing in New York and vicinity, died, leaving an estate valued at about $25,000.  He was a bachelor and in his will he left to relatives some $3000 and the balance of his estate to the American Bible Society.  The relatives contested the will and the matter was before judge Jenks on Tuesday, several prominent lawyers from New York being in attendance.  In consequence of some informality in notifying the heirs, the case was adjourned to March 16th.  It promises to be an interesting case for some of the parties and hotly contested.  Union

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 17, 1879

Marriages

WOOSTER - BEARDSLEY:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Ap[ril 2d, by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, Mr. Moses E. Wooster Jr. of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice E. Beardsley of Delhi.

DENISON - THAVER:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in New York, April 10th, by Rev. Thomas Gallandot, Mr. J.W. Denison formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Madeline V. Thayer all of New York.

CLARKE - VAN SICLEN:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] March 19th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, Mr. Thomas M. Clarke of Winsted, Conn. to Miss Julia Anna Van Siclen of Cincinnatus.

Deaths

PENDLETON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] April 5th, Ralph [Pendleton] twin son of Hadial F. Pendleton, aged 8 months and 21 days.

TIFFANY:  In the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] April 13th of pneumonia, Mr. Brown Tiffany aged 64 years 3 months and 24 days.

Brown Tiffany died at his residence in the town of New Berlin on Sunday last of pneumonia in the sixty fifth year of his age.  Deceased was a son of the late Humphrey Tiffany of this village and a brother of John M. Tiffany, now of this place.  He was a farmer by occupation and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors and acquaintances, who knew him as an upright man and a good citizen.

COOLEY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] April 5th, Eugene [Cooley] wife of Job Cooley, aged 66 years.

STANBRO:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] April 3d, James Stanbro, M.D., aged 51 years.

BENTON:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] April 9th, Mrs. Hattie M. Benton wife of the late Jason Benton, aged 26 years, 8 months and 22 days.

ALCOTT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] April 3d, Lydia L. [Alcott] wife of Amon Alcott, aged 75 years.

BOWERS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] April 6th, Bertha May [Bowers] daughter of Eugene and Nellie Bowers, aged 6 years, 7 moths and 5 days.

CAMPBELL:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 7th, Mrs. Susan Campbell aged 22 years.

HUBBARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] April 4th, Mr. Jehial C. Hubbard aged 55 years.

NAGEL:  In Macon City, Mo., Jan. 29th, 1879, Mrs. Margaret Pauth Nagel widow of the late John G. Nagel, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

The Grand Jury, now in session, has found an indictment for murder against Fred Jackson for killing his mother in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 15th of February last.  His case will be certified to the Oyer and Terminer to be held on the 10th of November next, at which Judge Martin will preside.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 19, 1879

Saturday morning last the report circulated thro' our village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] that Mrs. Sylvia Jackson, a colored lady residing on State St., had fallen down the cellar stairs of her residence and broken her neck.  Later reports stated that her neck was not broken but that she was subject to heart disease and had fallen during an attack.

Her son, Frederick, was the only person in the house with her at the time, and his account of the affair as told to persons who went to the house on hearing of the death is substantially as follows:

His mother complained of feeling bad and said she would go down cellar and get some cider.  She raised a trap door in the floor and went down the stairs, and on coming up soon after exclaimed "Oh, Fred," and fell down the stairs.  Fred ran to her assistance and found her lying at the bottom.  He attempted to carry her upstairs and fainted and both fell back down the stairs. Again, he raised her and carried her up the cellar stairs and laid her on a bed in a room adjoining the main room and then called to someone in the street who notified the neighbors.

Telegrams were sent to relatives announcing her death, and a nephew, E.H. O'Dell of Canastota, who was visiting in Norwich, came down here.  He says certain things excited his suspicions and he suspected foul play in regard to the death of Mrs. Jackson, and he went back to Norwich and notified Coroner Avery.

The coroner came down at 8:30 that evening, and after visiting the house summoned a jury of inquest composed of citizens, whose names appear in the verdict.  Fred Jackson, son of deceased, was ordered under arrest and was found by Deputy Sheriff June at Warn & Miner's stable where he had been employed of late. The jury viewed the body and premises and then the inquest was adjourned until next day at 1:30 P.M.

On Sunday at the appointed hour the coroner and jury assembled at the St. James Hotel, where the testimony which is published in full was taken. District Attorney Chruch appeared for the people and James W. Glover for the accused.

Mrs. Jackson was the widow of Henry Jackson, a worthy colored man who died some five or six years ago and the father of Fred. She had been previously married to a man named Bailey, by whom she had a daughter, who is married and lives at Auburn.  Mrs. J. was a Brushell.  Her age was 49 years.  Her residence is a one-story house with a cellar underneath, which has a depth of 7 feet. To reach the cellar a small trap door has to be raised and a steep flight of steps descended the bottom step coming within two feet of the wall. At the bottom of the stairs stood a soap barrel on an old-fashioned bed rail in front of which was a pool of blood, and the rail had blood stains on it. The cider barrel was further in the cellar.  The other pool of blood 15 feet from the stairs is hard to account for.  The wounds on the body of Mrs. Jackson are numerous, and it would seem as tho' a person could not receive them by falling down a flight of stairs. The wounds and bruises are minutely described by Drs. McFarland and Thorp, who made an autopsy. We cannot give the different theories advanced in this case, the testimony carefully read will post the reader on all the points and evidence that has yet come to light.

Fred Jackson, the accused, is 23 years of age, of quiet disposition, and has born a fair reputation.  He is light complexioned, straight black hair, and not bad featured.  During the inquest he appeared unconcerned and showed no guilty sign. The evidence thus far is circumstantial against him, and he may be able to throw much light on the dark sides, but as yet he has made no statement nor testified in his behalf.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, November 24, 1866

Marriages

CHURCH - CLEMENS:  At the Railroad House in Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 156th, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, John D. Church to Miss Aurelia M Clemens, both of North Norwich, Chenango County [NY].

HUBBARD - HOVEY:  In Deansville, Nov. 20, by Rev. Dwight Williams, Mr. Schuyler Hubbard of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Emily Hovey of the former place.

SULLIVAN - O'MALLEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 18, by Rev. P. Brudy, Mr. James Sullivan of Alderbrook to Miss Margaret O'Malley of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

NASH - HUGHES:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. -?- by Rev. Theron Cooper, Mr. Corriden E. Nash of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Sarah Hughes of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

SHEFFIELD - LEDLIE:  Nov. 21, by Rev. Dr. Fowler, Mr. Joseph B. Sheffield of Saugerties, N.Y. [Ulster Co.] to Agnes R. [Ledlie] daughter of Mrs. G.F. Ledlie of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].

CLOCK - GUY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 21, by Rev. Mr. Stowers, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Harvey J. Clock of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Jennie E. Guy of Verona.

WEDGE - SHARP:  At the Methodist parsonage in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 13, by Rev. Theron Cooper, Mr. Orlando A. Wedge to Miss Sarah A. Sharp both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

STURDEVANT - INMAN:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 21, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, assisted by Rev. F.H. Beck, Mr. George W .Sturdevant of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Clara E. Inman of Rome.

Deaths

SEEBER:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 20, William Seeber aged 85 years.

HASKELL:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 13, Caroline [Haskell] wife of H. Haskell, Esq. aged 59 years.

CASE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 8 at the residence of her son, Hon. Lester M. Case, Mrs. Ursula [Case] consort of the late Joseph Case, aged 79 years.

YORK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 11, Mrs. Lorrannia York, wife of Dennison York, aged 60 years.

COMBS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Nov. 16, Louisa A. [Combs] wife of Charles E. Combs, late of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], aged 47 years.

ARMSTRONG:  At Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 21 of quick consumption, Earl F. Armstrong aged 57 years.

JERREMS:  In South Trenton, Nov. 20, Jesse Jerrems formerly a member of Company A, 14th Regt. N.Y. Vols. aged 25 years.

TENBROOK:  Mr. John O. Tenbrook residing in Chittenango Depot [Madison Co. NY] died very suddenly at Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on Wednesday, the 21st inst. of fever.  His remains were brought to this place for burial, Thursday the 22d inst.

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SPENCER:  In Lakeport, N.Y Nov. 12 of consumption, John Wesley Spencer son of Jacob H. Spencer, aged 23 years and 9 months.

The subject of this notice died young yet to a certain extent his life was a success.  Not successful in accumulating a fortune, or making a fame, yet successful in that which is of far greater importance - in having a good name and leaving a good name among his friends. There was much in his career to elicit sympathy.  He served in the army under Col. P.P. Brown, 157th Regiment and learned by experience that soldiers need strong constitutions and strong patriotism.  His letters home while in the army were interesting glimpses into military life, and of sights and scenes along the Potomac.  After a long sickness in the hospital at Frederick, Md., during which time he was carefully nursed by his own father and the Sisters of Charity, he returned home, accompanied by his father, in the spring of 1863. He did not recover from his illness immediately.  Indeed, he never recovered his former health. Through the long summer following his return he was confined to his bed and the winter following to the house.  Gradually, by careful nursing, he recovered, but not to his former health and strength. The next summer and winter, not being able to engage in business, he attended school parts of two terms, at the Peterboro Academy.  He had a strong and progressive mind and anything he applied himself to he accomplished.  He was a great lover of the sciences, and his knowledge of history was deep and accurate. With the doctrines of the metaphysicians and theologians he was as familiar as with the principles of simple mathematics. His knowledge of men and things was remarkable.  From his boyhood he was a thinker and a writer.  His writings, essays, poems, &C. would form an interesting volume.  His final sickness commenced on the 14th of July and was supposed by himself and family to be nothing more than a temporary illness.  But alas, how little we know what the morrow may bring forth!  His last entrance in his diary was dated Nov. 9th - three days before he died - and was as follows:  "Weather pleasant, feeling very weak and reduced.  So much cough, with fever, is fast wearing me out. But I look to the Redeemer for a home above and await my appointed time."  The following Monday evening his appointed time had come, and he passed away without a struggle to the better land.

News Item

John M. Messinger, Asahel C. Stone, Orin Aylesworth, Mrs. John Hoffman, Mrs. Joel Downer, Mrs. Duplisses Nash, six of the oldest settlers of this town of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], who came into the town about the year 1806, have died since September last.  It is a singular coincidence that so many of the old settlers should be taken away in so short a time of each other.

Valley of the Butternut, 1871

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 30, 1871

We take the following from the Lansingburgh Gazette.  It is one of several articles written by William H. Winans, who at one time published a paper in Morris [Otsego Co. NY].  It has greatly amused, and we have been benefitted too, in reading his reminiscences. After trying in several places in the State to run successfully a country paper he arrives at the --

Valley of the Butternut

I had paid in advance for the transportation thither of my goods and chattels, including press, type, &c, &c.  Arriving at my destination, I was disappointed in the size of the village (now Morris) which had been represented to me as much larger.  My informant, however, explained afterwards, by saying he intended the number as that of the township - a considerable difference when taking into account the publication of a newspaper.  Here a new and unlooked for trial awaited me. The parties who started with the printing material at the same time with myself, although some six weeks had elapsed, had not yet put in an appearance and it was fair to presume that they did not intend to.  An examination into the existing state and condition of my finances, and an exploration of the subterranean recesses of my trousers' pockets, revealed a distressingly embarrassing position of momentary status.  I had announced a paper, and the citizens were agog for the forthcoming novelty and what was to be done.  Many began to whisper that the whole thing was an imposture. Without means to move in the matter and knowing not what to do nor whither to go in search - for the first time in my life I was completely non-plussed.  In my dilemma (a stranger as I was, among strangers) one, who trusted my statements, came to my relief with means and advice, whither to go, and after a week's absence I was enabled to find the missing goods stored in a barn, but 30 miles from my former location, by the scoundrels who had been paid in advance for moving them the whole distance.

I saw at a glance as soon as I entered this beautiful and fertile valley, that however much the inhabitants might be disposed to accord support to a newspaper, that they were too few in number to render it a paying concern, while there were but four or five stores for which to get advertising support.  But I was welcomed with an unanimity and supported with a cordiality that I never can forget. every merchant and trader gave a helping hand. Those who subscribed for the paper, paid for it, but there existed at that time a jealousy between this and a rival village in the same county and thus the circulation was confined to a circumscribed area, but for which fact the two villages might have comfortably supported the enterprise.

The liberality of this people could never be obliterated from my memory.  They were all seemingly prosperous, but too few in number to sustain a paper. There lived at a short distance from the village, a farmer named Dr. Y---.  He was eccentric and kind-hearted, in the extreme, and particularly to anyone whom he fancied. Those whom he did not fancy, he would most studiously avoid.  On the appearance of the second number of the paper, the office was filled with visitors, witnessing the operation of printing, for it was a new thing to most people in that section.  Suddenly one of them remarked "there comes Dr. Y---," when there was an immediate retreat of all but one, who tarried long enough to remark  "Don't look at the old man when he comes in, but keep right on with your work." the old gentleman entered and i could not but glance at him, for I was bewildered at the sudden and unexplained retreat of the party.  The old Doctor paused at the door as I glanced towards him saying "don't look at me!"  which request was obeyed, and he proceeded to the back room.  Upon his return from the room, he walked up to me and said, "Put a few papers into my coat pocket when I'm not looking."  His request was complied with and he left saying, "Look in the back room when I'm gone."  He had left but a few minutes and I had not recovered from my bewilderment, when the party returned and asked what the Doctor had left for me.  "Nothing," I replied.  "Oh, that cannot be," was the reply of some half dozen.  "he certainly has."  I remembered his entering the back room and concluded to look, and behold my surprise upon finding, covered with several exchange papers, the finest leg of lamb I ever dissected.  Week after week would the kind old gentleman serve me with different articles of food, always requesting me "not to look at him"  an injunction I always faithfully obeyed, until he had deposited his gift, where it best suited him and then with his back towards me, I would stuff his old white coat side pockets with papers, until they could hold no more.

On one occasion, he entered and after his usual request, proceeded to the stand whereon rested the cases filled with type.  I could but feel uneasy as I saw him handling the type but thought it best not to disturb him.  I stuffed his pockets with papers as he left the office and upon going to see if he had done any damage, imagine my surprise in finding a silver quarter of a dollar in the boxes obtaining the vowels and a dime in each of the boxes containing other letters. This performance was frequently repeated, and he is the only one not acquainted with the business of printing that I would look upon with indifference when handling type in the manner in which he was wont.  Then this beautiful valley there is none more beautiful or fertile in the State of New York and could I have lived and thrived there, even though it had produced me but a bare pittance beyond my living, I could have been content.  The voluntary offers of assistance, tendered by several of its young men in order to induce me to remain can never be forgotten, while memory lasts, nor can the novelty of an old-fashioned donation visit accorded to me such as is usually bestowed yearly upon the clergy, be obliterated from my mind.  Relics of this "feast of season and flow of soul" are still among the articles that go to make up the possessions of a "man of family."

I had fully made up my mind after a year's experience, that the country village afforded me no trolling place for my ambition, and I made up my mind to bid adieu to editorial life - at least so far as the country was concerned, and return to the city, where I had reason to believe that with a fair chance for the display of what little ability I might have in that direction, added to my knowledge of the art of printing, a better subsistence could be gained than had been mine to received during a six year's experience in catering to the public through the columns of a country newspaper,

Vital Records, Chenango (1840) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 1, 1840

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th inst. Mrs. Sally [Phetteplace] wife of Samuel Phetteplace and daughter of Joseph May, Esq.  aged 22 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 15, 1840

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th ult. Orra [Chamberlin] aged 27 years.

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Betsey Grover, aged 24 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 22, 1840

Death

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th inst. of consumption, Maria Sickle [Moses] consort of A.C. Moses, Esq. aged 25 years.  

On the interment of her remains a very appropriate and able discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Huntington, Rector of Christ's Church, Guilford, from 1st Kings, Chap. 4, 13th and 14th verses.  In her death the church will mourn the loss of a devout and humble Christian; society of an intelligent and exemplary member and her husband of an amiable and affectionate wife.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 29, 1840

Deaths

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th inst., Clarissa [Bockee] wife of Isaac S. Bockee, aged 40 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d inst. Selenia Wells aged 24 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. Alonzo W. Alexander aged 5 years, 10 months and 20 days.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, December 12, 1872

Marriages

NORTON - TRACY:  In Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 4, by Rev. E.H. Bonney, Samuel D. Norton and M. Maria Tracy, both of Vernon Centre, N.Y.

LEWIS - LAWRENCE:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 7 by Rev. G.W. Barnes, Mr. Morton S. Lewis and Viola L. Lawrence, both of Madison.

WARREN - WHALEY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 5 by Rev. I.D. Biggar, Mr. Charles H. Warren and Miss Lela M. Whaley both of Verona.

STANBRO - PALMITER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Northrup, Mr. William Stanbro of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss E.C. Palmiter of Hamilton.

BEEBE - BOOTS:  In North Bay [Oneida Co. NY] by Rev. G.D. Greenleaf, Dec. 4, Mr. Alfred Beebe, of Cleveland [Oswego Co. NY], and Miss Mariah Hl Boots of Constantia [Oswego Co. NY].

MYERS - STEDMAN:  In North Bay [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 4 by Rev. G.D. Greenleaf, Mr. Henry J. Myers of North Bay and Mrs. Charlotte J. Stedman of West Vienna [Oneida Co. NY]

Deaths

HORN:  In Chittenango Depot [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 6, Bridget Horn.

Chittenango Depot, Madison Co. NY:  Bridget Horn died at the residence of her mother in this place on Friday morning last.  She was a very amiable young lady.  Her funeral, which took place on Sunday last, was largely attended, which was an evidence of the high appreciation in which she was held in this community.

TWOGOOD:  In Chittenango Falls [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 30, Mrs. Elizabeth Twogood aged 84 years.

DAYGER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 1, Seymour N. Dayger aged 8 years and 8 months.

DAVIS:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 1, Noble Davis aged 76 years.

BENSON:  At Chittenango Dry Dock, town of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 2, Mrs. William Benson, aged 26 years.

KNOWLES: In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 2, Miss Prudence Knowles aged 48 years.

PARMELEE:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 20, Patty Cook [Parmelee] relict of the late Charles Parmelee, aged 81 years.

GAY:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 1, William L. Gay aged 72 years and 4 months.

BABCOCK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 1, J. Howard Babcock in the 22d year of his age.

WILSON:  In Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 19, Mr. William Wilson in the 82d year of his age.

BUTTON:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 2, Sarepta Button aged 58 years.

Vital Records, Delaware (1832) & Broome (1858) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 7, 1832

Deaths

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Mr. Samuel Butterfield, a Revolutionary Soldier, aged 72 years.

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday morning, the first inst. Mr. Wright Stoddard aged 26 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 14, 1832

Deaths

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th of October last, Elizabeth [Paine] consort of Abijah Paine, Esq. in the 52 year of her age.  She had been for six years past very much afflicted with a severe nervous affection.  Her last illness was a violent inflammation of the lungs, of a malignant type, but receded from the afflictions and penalties of this world with gratifying submission believing she should enjoy a better one.

In Litchfield, Medina County, Ohio, Oct. 16, Mr. Rufus Nash in the 34th year of his age. The deceased was a resident of Sandford, Broome County, N.Y. and a member of the Presbyterian Church of that town.  He had gone to Ohio to purchase land, was attacked with the cholera soon after his arrival and survived only twenty-four hours.  He died in hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 25, 1832

Deaths

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th instant, John Day Downs, late of the village of Havanna.  He was taken slightly ill when about leaving New York to return home and by reason of hastening his journey to this place, his disease became so aggravated as to render of no avail the least medicinal aid, and the kind care of friends. The deceased formerly resided in this village [Delhi] for several years and was endeared to his acquaintances by many amiable qualities.  Cut off in the spring tide of manhood and worldly prosperity, his exit teaches us another startling lesson of the transitoriness of earthly enjoyments and the vanity of all human pursuits which fall short of the great aim of our existence, a preparation for the world to come.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday last, after a short but severe illness, Mr. Peter R. Yendes in the 26th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 5, 1832

Death

In this town on the 30th ult. Mrs. Esther Taylor wife of Mr. Calvin Taylor, aged 29 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 12, 1832

Marriages

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 28th ult. by the Rev. H. Reyes, Major H. Dickearman of Windham [Greene Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Babcock of the former place.

In Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Frederick, Mr. John Barbour of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Maria Leonared of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 19, 1832

Deaths

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th ult. Mrs. Ruth Merwin wife of the Rev. Lewis Merwin after a few days' illness, in the 45th year of her age.

She was a steadfast believer in the Christian religion, giving unequivocal evidence of her confidence in her justification through Christ, who had given her the victory and enabled her to say, Oh! Lord if it is thy will, I am ready to depart.

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th inst. Esther Mitchell aged 72 years, Widow of Capt. Joseph Mitchell, late of Kortright, deceased.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 26, 1832

Marriage

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Chapin, Mr. Abraham Ogden to Miss Margaret Sawyer all of Walton.

Union News, Union, NY, November 11, 1858

Marriages

On the 3d instant by Rev. O.N. Benton, of Apalachin [Tioga Co. NY], Nathaniel N. Titus, M.D. of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Livingston of Owego [Tioga Co. NY].

Union News, Union, NY, November 18, 1858

Marriages

By Rev. S.F. Bacon, Nov. 9, at the residence of the bride's father, Wilson Potter to Sarah Benedict both of Kent, Conn.

At the Lewis House, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. T.D. Walker, Mr. J. Bailey Richardson of Lowell, Mass., to Miss Elizabeth J. [Moulter] daughter of Michael Moulter, Esq. of Binghamton 

Union News, Union, NY, November 25, 1858

Marriage

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 17th at the house of the bride's father by the Rev. A.P. Aiken, of Binghamton, Mr. Charles J. Dodge to Sarah M. [Brown] daughter of Isaac Brown Esq all of Owego [Tioga Co. NY].

Death

In Port Richmond, Staten Island on the 13th instant. Hannah Elizabeth [DeHart] daughter of Edward and Lydia DeHart of this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] aged 6 months and 1 day.