Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 15, 1879

Marriages

TITUS - WARNER:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 8th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Charles H Titus of North Norwich to Miss Edith A Warner of Norwich.

SCHORN - YOUNG:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 7th, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Francis J. Schorn of Norwich [Chenango Co NY] to Miss Edith A. Young of Columbus.

JACKSON - LANSING:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Truman H. Jackson to Miss Elsie W. Lansing, all of Greene.

WOOD - COWLES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Horace J. Wood to Mrs. Susan B Cowles all of Greene.

REYNOLDS - RADEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th by Rev. William R. Baldwin, Mr. Job H. Reynolds of Detroit, Mich., to Miss Margaret Radey of South New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY]

BRIGGS - CLEVELAND:  A pleasant party assembled at the house of Elmer Isbell in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] last Wednesday evening, the occasion being the marriage of Will P. Briggs to Miss Minnie E Cleveland both of this village [Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY].  The officiating clergyman was Rev. J.L. Race, the recent pastor of the M.E. Church, who, with his usual hilarity added much to the pleasure of the occasion. The ceremony was performed at 9 P.M. and after congratulations, etc., the party repaired to the dining room and partook of a supper fit for a royal family. The bride and groom were the recipients of a large number of valuable gifts and when at a late hour, the company left for their homes, all felt that it had been one of the most pleasant events of a lifetime.  William has many friends in this community who wish him and his newly wedded wife a long life and a bright one, with never a cloud nor a shadow to darken it.

GRANT - SMITH:  In Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], April 30th, by Rev. L.L. Briggs, Mr. W.W. Grant of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Philona Smith of Auburn.

BISSELL:  A large number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Bissell made them a surprise visit on Monday evening, it being the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage.  The occasion was one of extreme pleasure to all who participated and the visit extended into the small hours of the night. We extend our congratulations to the worthy couple and hope that we may be present on the occasion of their golden anniversary.

Deaths

GREENMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, May 13th, Mr. Benjamin F. Greenman aged 55 years.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence on Friday afternoon at four o'clock.

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 12th, Mrs. Sallie N. Smith wife of Erasmus Smith, aged 74 years.

CHILD:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] suddenly, May 6th, Mr. Joseph Uri Child aged 67 years.

HOYT:  In Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] on Sunday, May 11th, 1879, in the 85th year of her age, Mrs. Hannah Hoyt widow of the late Thaddeus Hoyt.  She had been feeble in health for a long time but at last dropped away very suddenly and peacefully and entered into rest.

ALLEN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th, of heart disease, Mr. A.F. Allen aged 72 years, late of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] April 20th, of diphtheria, Nellie M. [Harrington] aged 11 months and 20 days; April 24th, Sidney D. [Harrington] aged 2 years, 9 months and 8 days; April 27th, Vernie L. [Harrington] aged 7 years 8 months and 3 days, children of Charles and Hattie Harrington.

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

WIDGER:  In Browning, Iowa, Mr. Ralph D. Widger aged 33 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

News Item

Belfield Murder Trial

The trial of Isaiah Belfield for the murder of Mrs. Phebe Crandall in Brookfield, Madison county [NY] in 1865, is now going on in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] and much interest in manifested.  

Henry D. Crandall, aged seventy-nine years, husband of the murdered woman is the principal witness and swears positively that Belfield is one of the two men who entered his house on the night of December 7th, 1865, demanded his money and bonds and attacked him upon his refusal to get them; that in the melee he threw Belfield to the floor, where he held him for some minutes, looking him full in the face; that a general fight ensued in which pistols were used by the ruffians, the old gentleman defending himself with sticks of stove wood.  In his account of the struggle for life he says: "We now was engaged, all three of us, in all manner of shapes in which ever man was in; first I had them down and then they had me down.  This man (pointing to Belfield) drew a pistol and shot me in the head, back of the ear, there" (indicated with his thumb).  They then overpowered him, and he intimated that he would give them his money.  Belfield said "Go," and he went toward his bedroom, where he kept his money in the bed.  He went through the passage, not for the purpose of getting his money, but to get a cudgel, his "headache stick," as he called it (a flail swing).  He struck at the robbers, but the stick was too long and hit the casing.  The door was partially opened and a hand was thrust in firing a pistol, the ball lodging in the wall.  A hand was thrust in the second time, but he struck it.  The robbers then opened the door and a struggle ensued, when Crandall became suddenly unconscious.  When he regained consciousness, the old man found his wife dead, and then he gave the alarm.  His wife had $25 in a pocketbook, which he never saw after that night. He had over $500 in money and $2600 in bonds, which he kept in the straw tick in the bed.  None of these were taken.

The testimony of Nellie Smith who lived with the notorious Loomises in the neighborhood for sixteen years and was Grove's mistress, was an important witness for the people, as Belfield was a frequent visitor at the Loomis mansion, and she testified to his movements, with others, on the day of the murder and the day after.  Belfield visited the house on the night after the murder in company with Jack Curtiss and Joe Crandall (nephew of the murdered woman) who are supposed to have been his partners in the crime and while they were in the front room, in company with Cornelia Loomis, Nellie overheard a conversation between them, which she was not allowed to testify to, and which had been relied upon by the prosecution as of importance. This conversation, as stated by the District Attorney in his opening, was to the effect that Cornelia said they had done a bad thing to kill two persons for so little money.  One of the men replied that they were obliged to do it, because they fought so hard. To this Cornelia answered that if she had killed two persons she would have obtained more money.  Nellie's story of the Loomis house and its workings was listened to with rapt attention by the great crowd in the Court room. she described the fight when Wash was killed, and Grove badly wounded and when deputy sheriff Filkins was shot and Eph. Conger hurt.  She is sole legatee of Grove's estate and there is the feeling over the disprotioning of the same.

Other witnesses, residing in the neighborhood at the time, have been sworn, and the trial will probably continue through the week.

Chenango Union, Norwich NY, May 22, 1879:  Belfield, whose trial for the murder of Mrs. Phebe Crandall in Brookfield in 1865 has occupied the Court at Morrisville during the past two weeks, was acquitted, the jury bringing in a verdict of "not guilty" on Saturday evening.  The question of the identity of the prisoner is said to have controlled the verdict and the failure of the prosecution to prove that Belfield's hair was colored turned it in his favor.  Immediately upon his discharge by the Court, he was again made prisoner and returned to jail, under the indictment charging him with assault with intend to kill Henry D. Crandall. The prisoner feels jubilant and has no fear of conviction under this indictment. The District Attorney, it is understood, will not move the trial until the December term.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871 & 1879)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY October 18, 1871

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Monday, Oct. 2d, George T. Northup aged 87 years, formerly  a resident of this town, and previously one of the early settlers of what is now the town of Otego, having emigrated thither from Rhode Island in the year 1801 with his father's family, which settled by the bank of the river nearly opposite of the present village of Otego on the farm now owned by Mr. Randall.  The wagon in which their household goods were brought being the first wheeled vehicle that had passed as far down the road that had been cut in the wilderness on that side of the river at that time. The family of Robert Rathbun emigrated at the same time to the same neighborhood.

In Toledo O. Oct. 5th, Edwin Jackson in his 54 year, of apoplexy.  Mr. Jackson will be remembered by many of our old citizens, as a resident here some 30 years since.  He was then a clerk for A.C. Moore, who then was one of our leading merchants.  From this place he went to Cooperstown in the employ of H.&E. Phinney, and on the destruction of that concern by fire, in 1846, went with H.F. & E. Phinney, Jr. to Buffalo where he was for several years a partner in the publishing house of Phinney & Co. and afterwards of Derby & Jackson, Publisher, New York.  For a few years past he has resided in Toledo, O. where he continued the book business several years and more recently was agent for an Insurance Co. there.  He was the son of the late Dea. Uri Jackson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY], his native place.  A widow and three sons survive him.

Capt. Samuel Moulton died on Saturday, Oct. 7th, aged 56 years. The evening previous to his death he was about town in good health.  About 11 o'clock on Friday night, Jacob Wilber heard someone groaning.  Procuring a light and assistance, he proceeded in the direction where the groans were heard and found the Captain lying near the wall by the brook between the Stone bridge and George Lillie's store.  He appeared to be insensible. they removed him to the alley between Smith's jewelry store and Cone's boot and shoe store, under cover.  they examined him but found no limbs broken and thought he would soon recover and be able to walk home. They consequently left him in the alley and retired.  His cries were heard during the night by a lady in the employment of Maj. Gilbert, who gave no alarm.  He remained in the alley until daylight when people on the walk above were attracted by his groans and came to his relief.  Dr. Wicks was immediately called and thought he could live but a short time.  He was removed to the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. John Green, where he expired in about two hours.  He was buried on Monday, 9th inst. with military honors by order of Maj. Gilbert.  His funeral was largely attended.  Maj. C.P. Root took charge of the funeral obsequies which were conducted in a very appropriate manner.  Music by the Butternuts Martial and Brass Bands.

William Wallin left home about ten days ago.  He said he was going to the State Fair at Albany.  He was seen in Otego after leaving home.  No more was heard from him until an account was seen in an Albany paper of a man being found on the railroad track near Albany in a dying condition.  From the description given the friends of Mr. Wallin believed it to be him.  John Frone and Mr. Wallin's son started for Albany in pursuit of his body which they found and return to Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and buried in Brookside Cemetery, Oct. 13th.  Mr. Wallin had been subject to fits for several years which was supposed to be the cause of his death.

Thomas Clarke an old and respected inhabitant of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] died the death of a Christian on the 7th inst.  He had been a resident there some thirty years and was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He leaves an example which it is hoped may yet influence the young now entering on active life.

John Brown a former Sheriff of this county, died recently at his home near New York, from nab injury received a short time previously in falling from his carriage while traveling in Canada.  His brother, Elijah Brown, brought his remains to Milford [Otsego Co. NY] for burial on Wednesday Oct. 11th.

Mrs. Eliza A Dodge, a widow lady who resides with her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Moore on Mitchell Street, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and worked in the millinery shop of Miss Babcock, on North Main Street, died very suddenly on Monday afternoon, 9th inst.  She was sewing in Miss Babcock's shop and was in apparently excellent health, laughing and talking with the other inmates of the shop, when shortly after two o'clock in the afternoon, she fell from her chair and expired in a few moments.  Dr. Avery was summoend, but found on his arrival that she was past all medical aid.  He informs us that she died of apoplexy. Chenango Union

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 9, 1879

Marriage

MORGAN - FOX:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] June 20th, by Rev. G.A. Beebe, Cortz L. Morgan of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] and Mary E. Fox of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

WING:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the Lord's Day June 20, Rev. Amos Wing aged 82 years.

PEET:  In Oneonta June 20th, at the residence of Delos Brightman, Hannah Peet aged 82 years.

GARDNER:  In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] June 11th, Colonel David Gardner at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 28 days.

News Item

Thomas A. Dye came to South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and established the undertaking business in April 1846 and in the 33 years, ending April 1st. 1879, 960 persons were conveyed by him to their silent resting places.  the first burial was Mrs. Lucretia Davis mother-in-law of Harry Bagg.  One person lived to be 104 years of age, Josiah Stedman of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], who died February 1st, 1856. Ten came to their death by drowning, four by cutting the throat, three by hanging and one by poison. The greatest mortality is shown to have been in the year 1862, eleven were buried in the month of April that year, 63 during the year.  Mr. Dye has kept a correct record of the names and ages of the deceased and other information which friends can refer to at any time.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, (1860)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 11, 1860

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 10th inst., Howard Huntington oldest son of Solon Huntington, Esq., aged 16 years.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Cora L. [Hudson] youngest daughter of J.P. and H.O. Hudson aged 7 months and 6 days.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 18, 1860

Deaths

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Eleaner [Maguire] wife of Bartholomew Maguire, aged 77 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Samuel V. Dunham aged 74 years.

In West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Abraham Butts aged 64 years.

In Coventry, Chenango Co. [NY] on Tuesday the 3d inst., a little girl of Mr. Thomas Graves, aged one year and a half was scalded to death.  Her mother having occasion to use a dipper of hot water, placed it on a table and went to an adjoining room.  While there, the little girl entered the room, took hold of the dipper, pouring the whole of the contents upon her, which scalded her terribly.  She suffered amid excruciating pain until the next day, in the afternoon, when death came to her relief.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 25, 1860

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. E.C.  Hodge, Mr. William W. Martin and Miss Caroline Pope both of Otego.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. S.S. Goodman, Mr. Meltheard W. Crounse to Miss Martha Burch, both of Unadilla.

In Edmeston Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by William Burnside, Mr. Leonard B Cole of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Diana Herrington of Pittsfield [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At Cobleskill [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 19th inst. Jane [Ferguson] daughter of German and Catharine Ferguson and sister of Alonzo Ferguson of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] aged 28 years.

At his residence in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] April 10th, Jedediah Johnson aged 75 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Harriet Herrington wife of G. Herrington, aged 70 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 2, 1860

Marriage

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. John Smith Jr., Mr. Charles J. Blanchard of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Electa Green of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th ult. John R. Potter son of Alfred and Eleanor Potter, aged 19 years.  Funeral services were held on the 21st at the Christian Chappel in Hartwick, sermon by Eld. Austin Damon.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 30th Richard Clark aged 63 years 10 months and 25 days.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 9, 1860

Marriages

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Homer C. Buck, Esq. Mr. David Rouse of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Miranda Goodspeed of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of Rev. E.C. Hodge on the 6th inst. by the same, Mr. Lorenzo Lent to Mrs. Catharine Gates both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 16, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. Platt Reed of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Samantha Orr of Oneonta.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 23, 1860

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday the 13th inst., Hulda A. McCraney aged 17 years 2 months and 20 days.

We understand that Henry Franklin and William T. Woodvine convicted of arson at the December term of the Court of Sessions in 1858, and both sentenced to the State Prison for seven years, have recently died.  The former was convicted of the burning the barn of Thomas Middlemast of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] and the latter for burning a grist mill in Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] Delaware Gazette

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 30, 1860

Death

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Deacon Ira McCall in the 91st year of his age.

the deceased had lived past the allotted age of man and his life carries us back beyond the period of our national history and was one of the connecting links between the past and present.  He was born in Lebanon, Conn., and immigrated and settled in Franklin in 1790. At that time there was but four or five families in what is now three or four towns, which was then comprised in one.  It was a dense howling wilderness and the only way of travelling was by marked trees.  We at present have no perception of the privations and hardships which the early settlers had to endure.  In the settlement and establishment of society, he was called upon to take a leading part.  He brought with him those virtues and rigid principles of right, which are the only enduring basis of society.  He is the last survivor of the early settlers, and they have left the impress of their character behind them.  He reared a family of twelve children, eight of whom survive.  He was called to suffer much; twenty years since had to suffer the amputation of a limb to save his life.  He was ever foremost in the promotion of whatever was for the good of society, having taken a leading part in the religious and moral movements of society to which he lived until age and infirmities compelled him to retire.  The malignant disease which terminated his life was borne with Christian fortitude and resignation.  He was never heard to murmur or complain.  In considering his character, its distinguishing characteristics will ever be remembered by his friends.  He might seem slow in the formation of opinion, but when once formed it was pursued without deviation or shadow of turning.  He was kind as a parent, wise as a counsellor, faithful as a friend, benevolent and liberal as a citizen.  In all of his business relations through a long life he was never reproached for want of honesty and integrity as a religious man, his life was worthy of imitation. Strict in the observance of all requirements, he was constant in his attendance at public worship, and it made no difference whether sunshine or storm, he was almost always there.  Although his death has been expected for some time, yet we shall mis his familiar form and pleasant greeting.  One by one our fathers are passing away and if we live to a hundred years yet is our strength labor and sorrow.  Let us emulate their virtues and strive to be wiser and better.

News Item

Notice:  Whereas my wife Amanda Maria [Stickle] has left my bed and board and the confines of her household without any good reason or cause or complaint, I therefore warn all persons not to trust or harbor her on my account, or otherwise as I shall hold them to a strict [penalty].  William Strickle Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 25th, 1860.

Vital Records, Chenango (1840) & Broome (1846) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 1, 1840

Marriage

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 29th inst., by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Col. Roswell Curtiss to Miss Polly M. Hale all of Norwich.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening, the 19th ult. of apoplexy, Micah Gross, Jr. aged 32 yrs.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 8, 1840

Deaths

In Brockport, Monroe County, N.Y on the 27th alt. Mrs. Caroline R. [Brewster] wife of Mr. F.W. Brewster, aged 32 years.  For months past, she had been in declining health, which led her friends to fear that at no very distant day they should be deprived of her very interesting society, and her husband and two interesting daughters, of an excellent wife and mother.  but a hemorrhage of the lungs, that commenced seven days before her death, hastened on the parting hour.  She was of that class of wives and mothers whose price is above rubies.  She was an exemplary Christian and those who surrounded her dying couch witnessed the covenant faithfulness of an unchanging God who has promised never to forsake those who put their trust in Him.  And from her calm and affectionate exhortation to her husband and friends to take Jesus Christ for their portion and the confidence with which she committed her little daughters to her dear Savior jut as she was departing to her eternal rest, led them to believe of a truth "that blessed are the dead who died in the Lord."  La Roy Gazette Mrs. Brewster was a sister of Mrs. T. Milner, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and spent the year 1830 in this place.  She was much endeared to that part of community with whom she was acquainted.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday the 23d ult. Mr. Parker P. Phillips aged 67 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co NY] on Monday Nov. 30th, of scarlet fever, William Waterman [Cahoes] son of Mr. Charles Cahoes, aged 4 years and 6 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1840

Deaths

In Edmeston, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 5th inst.  Mr. Gideon DeForest in the 76 year of his age.  He was born at Stratford, Conn., in 1765 and was one of the band of four brothers, all Revolutionary soldiers and pensioners, who met five years since at the house of Henry DeForest in this village, after a lapse of half a century, in all which time they had not been together  He enjoyed through life the reputation of an honest man and exemplary citizen.  Thus, one by one are the relics of the Revolution passing away, and the grave will soon close upon the last of the noble race of men to whose heroic sacrifices and sufferings we are indebted for the rich but too lightly prized, blessings of liberty, which we now enjoy.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] of consumption on the 4th inst. Dexter Smith aged 65 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Mrs. Emeline [Monroe] wife of John Monroe, Jr., aged 24 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1840

Marriage

In Chatham, Conn. on the 2d instant, by Rev. S.M. Emery, Mr. Lucius Smith merchant of New York and Miss Elizabeth P. [Churchill] daughter of the late Capt. David Churchill of Chatham.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 30, 1840

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday the 22d inst. by Elder Howard, Mr. William D. Gilbert, merchant of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary P. [Packer] daughter of Mr. James Packer, of the former place. Cake in profusion accompanied the above notice.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 7, 1846

Marriages

In Binghamton, Sunday Jan. 4th, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Justus C. Hubbard of Owego [Tioga Co. NY], to Miss Cornelia M. Furman.

At Great Bend, Pa., on new Year's Evening, by the Rev. James B. McCreary, Mr. George W. Dyer merchant of Corning, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] to Miss Olive S. [McKinney] daughter of John McKinney, Esq. of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 14, 1846

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] Jan. 1, by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Edmund G. Mosker to Electa W. Austin both of Silver Lake [Wyoming Co. NY].

Death

In Eaton, Madison County, New York on Saturday the 10th of January Mrs. Beulah Orton relict of the late Thomas Orton, Esqr of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and mother of the editor of this paper, aged 69 years.  As a mother, she will ever be held in the most grateful remembrance by her children.  As a woman, her life and virtues will continue to be pointed out as patterns for her se in the community where she was known, and as a Christian, her piety and strong faith in the Redeemer, we believe, have opened before her the portals of Heaven and given her a home in the bosom of God.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 21, 1846

Deaths

In Troy, N.Y. [Rensselaer Co.] on the 13th inst. after a short illness, Aloa [Mather] wife of John C Mather, aged 31 years 8 months and 16 days.

the deceased was an amiable and benevolent woman, an affectionate wife, a kind and devoted mother and a faithful and pious Christian.  While her family and friends grieve her irreparable loss and early departure, they cannot but be consoled in the happy reflection that she is already reaping the joyous fruits of an interest in the atoning blood of her gracious Redeemer.

At Lenox Mass. on Sunday the 4th inst., Rev. Samuel Shepherd D.D. Pastor of the Congregational Church in that town, aged 73 years.  Dr. Shepherd was ordained Pastor of that church April 30th, 1795.  On the 30th day of April last he preached his fiftieth anniversary sermon.  He was a man of eminent talents, piety and usefulness.

News Item

Information Wanted:  Mr. John Buggy a native of Kelkenny, Cassel Corner, Ireland, came to America about eighteen years ago and has not been heard of by his friends since.  It was rumored that he was residing in Broome County, York State, some seventeen miles from Binghamton and if so, it is hoped this notice may find him.

Any information respecting the said John Buggy will be thankfully received by his aged and afflicted mother, Mrs. Margaret Buggy who now resides with her son-in-law near Wilkesbarre [PA], to whom communications can be addressed.  Patrick Stapleton, Wilkesbarre, Dec. 31, 1845.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY January 28, 1846

Marriages

In Bridgewater Pa., Jan. 14, by Rev. William M. DeLong, Mr. Stephen Bullock of Smithfield, Bradford Co. [Pa.] to Miss Lodemi B Lane of the former place.

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the same, Mr. Jonas Prentiss to Miss Betsey Ann Hinckley all of that town.

Death

Frederick Wolbeter of Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] aged about forty years, was found dead in a field some distance from his house on the morning of the 6th inst.  He had been to the river taking out lumber the day before and drank considerable, which sometimes produced fits.  It is supposed that on his way home through the fields he was attacked with a fit and the night being cold, death ensued.  Delaware Gazette

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1819 & 1873)

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 14, 1819

Death

At St. Croix, where she had gone, accompanied by her husband, for the benefit of her health, Mrs.. Mary Yates, aged 35, the amiable consort of the honorable John B. Yates of Sullivan, Madison County [NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 26, 1819

Marriages

At Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County [NY] on the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Butler, Charles Stebbins, Esq. of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] to Miss Eunice Masters daughter of the Hon. Josiah Masters, of the former place.

On the 19th of March last, Mr. James Knox rto Miss Ruth Chandler both of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

On the 23d inst. by Elder Arnold, Mr. Milo Hough of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Sally Lockwood of this village.

Same day, by William Whipple, Esq. Mr. Joseph Lockwood to Miss Dolly Cadwell.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 2, 1819

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Friday last, Mrs. Elenah Remington in the 67th year of her age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 30, 1819

News Item

Notice:  Ran away from the subscriber on Thursday last George Robertson aged 17, an indented apprentice to the Hatting business.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy after this date, under the penalties of the law.  John Brevoort.  Dated, Feb. 26, 1819.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, January 23, 1873

Marriages

PAUL - MURGITTROYD:  In Baldwinsville, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], Jan. 16, at the residence of the bride's sister, by the Rev. Mr. Tallman, Mr. Stephen Paul of Baldwinsville and Miss Maria Murgittroyd of Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY].

NASH - BROWNELL:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 14, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Curtis D. Nash and Miss Jennie Brownell both of Earlville.

WEAR - DOBB:  Jan. 9 by Rev. A. Cocran, Mr. Richard Wear and Miss Helena Dobb all of Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY]

DOW - RANDALL:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 8, by the Rev. Samuel Jessup, Mr. Everett D. Dow of New York, and Miss Lurettie M. Randall of Oneida.

SMITH - PANGBON:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 19, by Rev. W.L. York, Edward S. Smith of Nelson and Vernie D. Pangbon of Frewsburg [Chautauqua Co. NY].

BREWSTER - ADAMS:  In Fenner at the residence of George A Adams, by Rev. Dr. Smith, William G. Brewster of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and Florence E. Adams of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

COY - SMITH:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. George Coy and Miss Mary Smith both of North Pitcher.

REYNOLDS - RICHMAN:  In Pierceville [Madison co. NY], Jan. 5, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Niles Reynolds and Miss Maggie Richmond both of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

WILLIAMS - JOHNSON:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 7 by Rev. S.S. Bidwell, Mr. Charles Williams of Morris, Otsego County [NY] and Miss Mary A. Johnson of Peterboro.

EASTMAN - McCALE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 7 by Rev. S.S. Bidwell, Mr. Neil Eastman, Jr. and Mrs. Mary J McCale both of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY].

BONNEY - BENEDICT:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 8, by Rev. E.D. Reed, Mr. Loren E. Bonney of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Julia S. Benedict of Lebanon.

OSGOOD - WICKWIRE:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 8 by Rev. O. Taymor, Mr. Lucian H. Osgood and Miss M. Matilda Wickwire both of Rose, Wayne Co. [NY].

SENN - EDEL:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 24, by Rev. A. Schlenck, Mr. George Senn of Vernona [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Mary Edel of Rome.

PUDLEY - CARPENTER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 5, by Rev.J.S. Wood, Mr. Nathan A. Pudley of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Sarah E. Carpenter of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]

JEWETT - CLARK:  At the residence of the bride's father in Chesterfield Co. Va., Dec. 24, by the Rev. James Bailey, Charles H. Jewett of Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY] and Welthea E.Clark of the former place.

CLARK - HOPKINS:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 21 by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Silas S. Clark and Miss Lovina J Hopkins youngest daughter of Alonzo Hopkins, both of Eaton.

BRIGHAM - BROCKETT:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 15 at the residence of the bride's foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Z. Brockett, by the Rev. George W. Barnes, Mr. Arthur L. Brigham and Miss Minnie E Brockett, all of Madison.

Madison, Madison Co. NY:  On Wednesday evening of last week, the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. David Z. Brockett assembled at their residence by invitation to witness the marriage ceremony of their adopted daughter Minnie which proved to be a very agreeable entertainment to all who had the good fortune to be present, especially so by those who were more specially interested. After partaking of refreshments and receiving the congratulations of their many friends, the bride and groom (Arther L Brigham) withdrew for the purpose of taking the train, conveying them east on their bridal tour.

Higginsville, Oneida Co. NY:  We perceive by the wedding cards lying before us, Elverton C. Stark of the firm of Barnes, Stark & Munroe, bankers, has lately become a benedict. We sincerely congratulate him and his lovely bride upon the happy event and wish them a long life of happiness and prosperity.  Fortunate in business operations, we feel confident he is no less so now in this last life-partnership that he has forward.  Although reluctant at having the ties of bachelorhood sundered between us, yet we feel more resigned, knowing that what is our loss is his gain.

Silver Wedding:  The friends of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Loomis of Madison [Madison Co. NY] met at their house on the evening of the 13th, to express to them their congratulations upon the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. The evening was spent in pleasant social interchange until 9 o'clock, when the parties standing, were addressed by Rev. G.W. Barnes in appropriate remarks and Christian counsel, followed by prayer.  After this, a large and varied supply of refreshments were passed and cheerfully discussed.  Mrs. L. has been an invalid for several years and none looked for her recovery.  Yet by a strange providence she is spared to this anniversary. A number of valuable presents expressed kindly regards on the part of friends.

Deaths

GRIFFITH:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 9, Humphrey H. Griffith aged 47 years.

MILLER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 17, of consumption, Calista B. Fredericks [Miller] wife of Charles B. Miller, of Cazenovia.

CATLIN:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Jan. 4, Harriet Catlin aged 71 years.

SIMMONS:  In Washington, Iowa, Dec. 31, Mrs. Julia T. Simmons wife of Isaac Simmons, formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 56 years.

BALDOCK:  In Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] Jan. 10, Miss Anna E. Baldock formerly of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY].

HALL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 6, Mrs. Lydia Hall aged 64 years.

DART:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 4, Mr Robert Dart aged 74 years.

NILES:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 19, after less than one week's illness, Mrs. Chloe C. [Niles] wife of Luther C. Niles and mother of A.H. Niles of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] aged 71 years.  She has left a spotless record.

DEAN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 13, Dea. Isaiah Dean in the 76th year of his age.

McDERMOTT:  Killed by the Cars:  We learn that a young man by the name of John McDermott who was a resident of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] was knocked by a bridge from a Midland train, near Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday night last.  He did not seem to be missed from the train but was picked up by the employees of another train shortly after.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1866 & 1879)

 Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 28, 1866

Marriage

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 27, 1866, by Rev. H.O. Halstead, H.E. Merriman and Mary A. Cutler all of Unadilla.

Oneonta Herald and Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 20, 1879

Deaths

At North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] June 4, Robert Valentine aged 43 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 12, Carlton Emmons aged 75 years.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] June 15, of consumption, Rev. Joseph Robinson, A.M. aged 36 years.

In North Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] June 14, Losco Titus aged 68 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] June 16, Lizzie A. McCullough wife of James Boyd, aged 29 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 7, Emeline [Patchin] aged about 40 years.

In Butternut Grove, Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] June 8, David Horton aged 82 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] June 11, Mrs. Eliza Wakeman aged 66 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] June 14, Abigal [Webb] relict of James Webb aged 88 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] June 12, Mrs. Stephen Palmer aged 79 years.

In Sand Hill, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] June 15, Ella A. Hawks aged 15 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, July 17, 1879

Deaths

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] June 4th, Mary [Walker] widow fo the late John Walker, in the 89th year of her age.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] July 8th, George Scott aged 87 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] July 7th, Mrs. Sophia Bristol aged 62 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] June 30th 1879, Stephen M. Sherman in the 73d year of his age.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] July 6th, Hannah Yendley in the 84th year of her age.

In Middlefield, July 12th, B. Gifford [Hunter] son of S.W. and Kate W. Hunter, aged 1 year 3 mos. and 13 days.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], July 6th, Nicholas Hanker aged 42 years.  He enlisted in Co. G 121st Regt N.Y. Vols in August 1862.  By the middle of September, he was on the battle fields of South Mountain and Antietam.  From that time till the close of the war he marched under the banner of that glorious regiment and upon his heart was engraved the history of all its hardships, its battles and its triumphs.

Clintonville, Clinton Co. NY:  Two of the sick mentioned before have died, Charles and Abby Bradley.  Mr. George Clinton had the diptheria severely but is about again.  The same is true of Miss Edna Bradley. There seems to be no indications of any further spread of the disease.  Prompt action was taken by the inhabitants to look after such places as have a tendency to cause its spread.  No new cases reported since the 3d inst.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1825, 1879, 1880)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 19, 1825

Marriage

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, by William Knowlton, Esq. Mr. Lewis Johnson to Miss Prudy Clinton both of the former place.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY April 13, 1825

Marriage

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] the Hon. Samuel Nelson to Miss Catharine Ann Russel.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 20, 1825

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. P.C. Cary of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rowena Osgood of the former place.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday morning last, Mr. Myron Cowles to Miss Margaret Towsly.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 27, 1825

Death

At Colesville in Broome County [NY] on the 15th inst. Robert Harper esq aged ninety-five years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 19, 1880

Marriage

PRATT - STEARNS:  On Thursday evening of the Free Methodist General Quarterly Meeting, at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 13-16 by Chairman Moses N. Dunning of Rome, Mr. O.A. Pratt of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Emily G. Stearns of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

BREWER:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] May 6th, Mary L. [Brewer] wife of Byron Brewer, aged 20 years.

WIGHTMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] May 9th, Rovilla M. [Wightman] wife of Tracy Wightman, aged 38 years.

ROGERS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] May 4th, Mrs. Celinda Rogers widow of the late Sanford P. Rogers, of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] aged 65 years.

TERWILLIGER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th, Elizabeth [Terwilliger] wife of David Terwilliger, aged 55 years.

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SINCLAIR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th Sarah M. [Sinclair] wife of James H. Sinclair, aged 55 years.

Sarah M., wife of James H. Sinclair, local editor of the Chenango Union, died in Norwich on the 10th inst. after a lingering illness.  Deceased was born in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Aug. 15th, 1824, and after her marriage with Mr. Sinclair, they came to Oxford in 1847.  A change of business relations compelled them to remove to Norwich that year, where they have since resided.  the Telegraph says:

Mrs. Sinclair was a most estimable woman, a devoted, loving wife, kind and indulgent mother, and a warm-hearted friend and neighbor.  By her rare virtues and womanly qualities, she attracted a large circle of friends, who always found pleasant companionship in her society. at the time of her death, she was not connected with any religious denomination, but her blameless life, true Christian character and unceasing good works, gave evidence that the early profession was not forgotten, but cherished with a faith that it would be well with her.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 5, 1880

Marriages

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. Charles Steere, Mr. Charles E. Webb to Miss Mary A. Nightingale all of McDonough.

In Upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 20th, by Rev. R.O. Williams, Jan. 20th, Mr. Delbert D. Hill of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lillie O. Clough of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

At the bride's parents, Jan. 28th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Nelson Ireland of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth H. Alcott of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

By Friend's ceremony at the house of Benjamin Knowles, in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d, Emmet C. Strador, M.D. of Enfield, Tompkins Co. N.Y. and Alice G. Huntington of the former place.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 21st, Maggie [Grady] daughter of Thomas Grady, aged 21 years.

At Wood's Corners [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 21st Mrs. Clarissa Brown, widow of Joseph S. Brown, aged 92 years.

A special dispatch from Whitney's Point, to the Binghamton Republican dated Feb. 2d says:  As the passenger train going north was coming into the station this evening, two teams that had been drawing hay to R.S. Darrow's hay press near the depot, became frightened and started to run.

Ray Dillenbeck, who had charge of the first team, started in immediate pursuit of his team.  The other pair of horses, belonging to Wallace Baker, came up very rapidly behind him, striking him (Dillenbeck) fairly in the back.  He was thrown to the ground and either the horses' hoofs struck him, or the wheels  of the wagon passed over his head, inflicting a terrible scalp wound.  He expired in about five minutes.  The deceased was an intelligent, active young man and was highly respected.  He had lately been married.  The parents of the deceased man live in German, Chenango County [NY] where his wife is engaged teaching. The friends and relatives will arrive tomorrow to take charge of the remains.

INCLAIR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th Sarah M. [Sinclair] wife of James H Sinclair, aged 55 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 10, 1879

Marriage

BRIGGS - CLEVELAND:  At the home of the bride's sister in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, May 7th, by Rev. J.L. race, Mr. William P. Briggs to Miss Minnie E Cleveland, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 12, 1879

Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Juliand celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage on Friday last, and we learn that overall elegant presents were given them.

Deaths

DANIELS:  In Brooklyn, N.Y. June 9, 1879, George Fenno Daniels, formerly of Mt. Upton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

TOBY:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st, Mr. Martin Toby aged 67 years.