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

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 14, 1819

Death

Gen. Melancton Lloyd Woolsey of Plattsburgh [Clinton Co. NY], was born 8th May 1758 and died 28th June 1819, aged 61 years, 1 month and 20 days, at Trenton, Oneida County [NY] being on a visit to his son, Com. Woolsley of Sacketts Harbor.  He has left a fond wife & 7 affectionate children, with a numerous circle of other relations and friends to lament his loss.  He died a Christian!  Gen. Woolsey was an officer throughout our Revolutionary war.  He entered the service at the call of his country, when a youth, and served with reputation to himself and country.  U. Patriot

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 28, 1819

News Item

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscribed, an indented apprentice girl named Madreen Carter.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting her on my account.  The above reward will be paid to any person that will apprehend and return her to me, but no charges paid.  Dated at Cazenovia, July 20, 1819.  Jacob Ten Eyck

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, Aug. 4, 1819

Death

At Cleaveland, (Ohio) on the 6th ult. in a fit of apoplexy, Col. Thomas S. Webb author of the Mason's Monitor of Boston, Mass.  He was on his way to Columbus, where he was about establishing himself.  In the death of Mr. Webb, the fraternity have been deprived of one of its brightest jewels.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, January 30, 1873

Marriages

SHIPMAN - WALES:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 22, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Dwight E. Shipman and Miss Augusta A. Wales, both of Morrisville.

COLLIER - WATERS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] at the home of the bride by Rev. J/.O. Gifford, Mr. J.H. Collier of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Jennie L. Waters.

BLAIR - ANGUISH:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 22 by Rev. J.B. Longstreet, Joseph A.Blair of Brooklyn and Mary E. [Anguish] daughter of Andrew Anguish of Chittenango.

STEBBINS - HAIGHT:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8, by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Elisha W. Stebbins of Smyrna [Chenango Co. Ny] and Miss Mary Haight of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

MARSHALL - GREENSLIT:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 26, by Rev. R.C. Fox, Charles B. Marshall of Constantia [Oswego Co. NY] and Miss Libble E. Greenslit of West Monroe [Oswego Co. NY].

BROOKS - DAMON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 16, by Rev. R.c. Fox, Mr. Thomas Brooks of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] and Miss Josie Damon of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

COOK - PARSONS:  At the residence of the bride's parents Jan. 16, by Rev. J. Maxwell, Mr. John W. Cook of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Hattie A. Parsons of Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY].

HUGHES - SQUIRES:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 21, by Rev. I.D. Peaslee, Mr. Henry Hughes and Miss Katie Squires.

Hamilton, Madison Co. NY:  Last Wednesday, Henry Hughes aged 23, married Miss Kate Squires, aged 13.  No cake.

BRONSON - MESLER:  In Gasport N.Y. Jan. 15, by Rev. L.H. Dox, Oliver J. Bronson formerly of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] and Helen A. Mesler.

NICHOLSON-GREENE:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], Jan. 23 by Rev. James Deane, Mr. William Nicholson Esq. and Miss Mary Julia Greene all of Westmoreland.

BLEND - JOSLIN:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 22, by Rev. G. W. Foster, of Borodino, Mr. Lyman H. Blend of Oneonta, Otsego Co. [NY] and Miss Adelia L. Joslin.

Deaths

WHITE:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 25, Louis White aged 40 years.

BELL:  In Pratt's Hollow [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 25 of typhoid pneumonia, Rosalia [Bell] wife of Walter Bell and eldest daughter of the late Jonas and Julia C. Bridge in the 35th year of her age.

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] suddenly, Cyrus E. [Dimmick] only son of F.E. Dimmick Esq. aged 20 years.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Cyrus E. Dimmick, a young man of a respectable family, died suddenly on Monday morning last, from the effects of an overdose of hydrate of chloral.

BRIGGS:  In Bridgeport [Onondaga Co. NY], Jan. 21, Mrs. A.P. Briggs aged 68 years.

PLATT:  In Owego [Tioga Co. NY], Jan. 14, of enlargement of the heart, Adaline E. [Platt] wife of F.E Platt and sister of Mrs. J.F. Phelps of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

GREENMAN:  In Shabany Grove, Ill., Jan. 14, Betsey Greenman wife of the late Gardner Greenman, aged 76 years.

HARTSHORN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 22, Mrs. A. Minerva Hartshorn wife of Horace P. Hartshorn, aged 48 years 9 months and 15 days.

EDDY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 21, Miss Adella L. Eddy aged 23 years, 5 months and 9 days.

Hamilton, Madison Co. NY:  the funeral of Miss Adella L. Eddy took place from the Methodist Church on Sunday last.  she was a compositor on the Republican.

PENTACOST:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 14, Mrs. Jane Pentacost aged 76 years.

SNELL:  In Stockbridge, Jan. 18 of heart disease, Betsey [Snell] relict of George Snell and daughter of the late Joseph Stam, aged 64 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 27, 1879

Death

Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY:  Israel Magee an old resident of this town, was buried in the cemetery at this place last week.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 4, 1879

Marriages

At Gallupville [Albany Co. NY], June 25, by Rev. J.R. Sikes, George H. Chamberlain of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] and Eugenia H. Sikes daughter of the officiating clergyman.

At the residence of the bride's parents, June 18, by Rev. R.T. Doig, Charles Benedict and Miss Sarah J Merritt of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

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

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] June 25, by Rev. E.B. Russell, Louis W. Firth of Jersey City [NJ] and Ida M. [Pattengill] youngest daughter of Dexter Pettengill, Esq.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] June 21 by Rev. J.C. Shelland, assisted by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Charles A. Dye and Lucinda Watkins both of Plainfield, Otsego Co. [NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] June 22, by Rev. E. Potter, John J. Mulkins and Nora Utter.

Deaths

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] June 20, David Broadwell aged 65 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 23, Edwin Atwood aged 75 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 25, Horace Scott aged 67 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the Lord's Day, June 29, Rev. Amos Wing aged 82 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 29th, at the residence of Delos Brightman, Hannah Peet aged 82 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 24th, Orrin H Moore in the 77th year of his age.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 28th, Caleb Potter in the 74th year of his age.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] June 27th, Mary Jane [Parkhurst] wife of Harvey Parkhurst, aged 58(?) years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June -?- Mrs. Sarah Coan Griswold.

Col. Ezra Hewitt of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] died on the 28th ult. aged 84 years.  the writer has reasons for remembering Mr. Hewitt which he will never forget.  And scores of other young men have profited by his fatherly advice and suggestions.  Mrs. Hewitt, one of the noblest women we ever knew, survives, only to mourn the death of her husband and son, William S. Hewitt a very promising young gentleman who died about one year ago.

Saturday afternoon Eddie Morgan about 18 years old, youngest son of S.L. Morgan, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] was drowned in the Unadilla River while gathering white water lilies.  He sleeps with the flowers he so dearly purchased.

George Griflin a D.&H. brakeman and formerly a Midland conductor, fell from a car at Fort Edward [Washington Co. NY] on the 27th and was run over, dying the next day.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, July 24, 1879

Deaths

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] July 1 1, 1879, Benjamin W. Osborn aged 67 years, 4 months and 12 days.

In Waverly, Tioga Co. N.Y. on the 16th inst. Abigail [Persons] widow of the late William Persons, in the 83d year of her age.  Mrs. P. was formerly a resident of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].  Her remains were brought here and interred in Lakewood Cemetery.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 8 of cancer, George Poole aged 40 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] July 9, Cornelia [Myers] wife of Mathias F. Myers, aged 78 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] July 18, James Griggs.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 16, Alma [Carr] wife of William Carr and daughter of Leonard Frink, aged about 20 years.

In Oneonta, July 13, Henry P. Skinner aged 82 years.

Vital Records, Delaware (1833) & Otsego (1876) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 5, 1833

Marriage

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Mr. Russel, Major Daniel Sinclair to Miss Abigail More.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 12, 1833

Marriages

At Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Dr. Rudd, P. Henry Perry, Esq. formerly of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Jane V. [Dill] daughter of the late Robert Dill, Esq. all of that village.

At Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Allenson, Mr. Roderick C. Steele merchant of Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] to Miss Delia Augusta [Perry] daughter of Charles B. Perry, Esq. of the former place.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. in St. Matthew's Church by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Doct. Harman Gray of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Maria Finch daughter of Mr. David Finch of the former place.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. O L. Kirtland, Mr. Mason Salisbury of Sandy Creek [Oswego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Olmstead of the former place.

Death

In New York on Tuesday evening of Pulmonary consumption, Mr. Benjamin North formerly of this county [Delaware Co. NY] in the 41st year of his age.

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On Wednesday last, the 5th inst., about five miles below this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], Robert Scott, one of the drivers on the Southern line of stages, was thrown from the box and killed.  the particulars, as near as we have been able to ascertain them, are these:  A lad, the son of G.H. Edgerton, Esq. of this village, was driving a horse and wagon behind and near the stage, the horse started at some object near the road and sprang forward to the side of the coach, when the wheels of the two carriages became entangled, the wagon was upset and broken. The boy however, escaped unhurt.  The horses attached to the stage being frightened by the noise in their rear started at full speed, the driver being unable to control them.  A few rods from where they started the wheels struck the timbers of a small bridge or sluice way which threw him from his seat and one or both wheels passed over his head which caused instant death  One of the passengers, named William McLean of this town, jumped from the carriage while the horses were running, broke and dislocated his ankle in so shocking a manner that amputation became necessary.  He is at present doing well.  Three other passengers (one of whom was a young lady) that remained in the coach, escaped unhurt.  The horses ran about three miles when, becoming fatigued, they slackened their pace and while ascending a hill one of the passengers leaped from the stage and succeeded in stopping them.

Mr. Scott was a native of England, from the Parish of Whittingham, in the county of Northumberland, where, we understand, his parents and relations reside.  He was about 32 or 33 years of age, has lived in this village for several years past, and has uniformly sustained the character of an honest, industrious and temperate man.  He has left a wife and child to lament his untimely fate.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 19, 1833

Marriages

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by John McDonald, Esq. Mr. Lemuel Burdick to Miss Agnes McClaughry all of Kortright.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. John Holister, Mr. Henry More to Miss Christina M. Person all of Roxbury.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 26, 1833

Marriage

At Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Frederick, Mr. John K. Tyler of Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Pamelia Sands of the former place.

Death

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Mr. Solomon Rice in the 70th year of his age - a soldier of the Revolution, much esteemed by those who best knew him for his patriotism and integrity.  Mr. Rice, though young, engaged with ardor in the struggle that achieved our independence. After undergoing the hardships of campaign in the land service, he entered as a volunteer in the navy, where in an engagement with the enemy he received a shot wound in his thigh, which eventually caused him the loss of the limb, from the effects of which he never fully recovered.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, October 5, 1876

Marriage

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 27, 1876, by Rev. H.C. Halstead, H.E. Merriman and Mary A. Cutler all of Unadilla.

News Item

Harvey Hunt of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] has been enjoying a happy family reunion.  His family consists of himself, his wife, one daughter, seven sons, six daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and ten grandchildren.  One son resides in Neenah, Wis., and had not visited his native place in seventeen years.  Another resides in Fairbury, Ill.  Three sons reside in the city of New York and the daughter and other two sons in Otego.  All were present at the dinner given by the parents on the occasion except one son, necessarily detained in the city.  Mr. Hunt gave his children a descriptive history of the ancestry.  Ninety years ago, they removed form the Green Mountains of Vermont to where now stands the beautiful village of Otego, then a hemlock swamp and dense forest with only one framed house in the vicinity.  His father lived in a log house, but subsequently built a part of what is now the Otego hotel.  Here Mr. Hunt was born.  They purchased 300 acres of land, at $1.25 an acre, and whenever he could get together $100 in silver, for that was then the only money in use here, he took his old saddle bags and mounted his horse and rode to Albany to make a payment.  Then wild animals prowled about the country, devastating and devouring stock with great boldness. the domestic life in its joys and sorrows was minutely repleted.  It was a touching scene and will be long remembered.

Vital Records, Otsego (1822) & Chenango (1825) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 1, 1822

Deaths

At Hartford, Conn. Mr. John McLean aged 79, late of Windsor [Broome Co. NY].

At Edwardsville, Illinois, Gen. Reuben Hopkins, formerly of Goshen [Orange Co. NY], in this state, in the 75th year of his age.

At Phelps, Ontario Co. [NY] Major Joseph Hall aged 45.

At Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], Mr. James Elting aged 87, leaving 89 living descendants, most of whom were present at his funeral.

At Manlius, Onondaga Co. [NY] Mrs. Eunice Rust wife of Elijah Rust, Esq. in the 49th year of her age.

The coroner was called on Friday last to view the body of James Anderson son of Mr. David Anderson of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], who was found dead in his father's field.  The deceased had for many years been subject to fits and has at different periods been bereft of his reason.  It is probable that he died in a fit.  He was found lying on his face with his head downhill.  Verdict of the Jury, that he died by the visitation of God.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 8, 1822

Death

In Sharon Schoharie County [NY] on Saturday evening last, Miss Elizabeth Moyer in the 18th year of her age, eldest daughter of Mr. Andrew Moyer.

News Item

Twenty Dollars Reward:  Escaped yesterday from the subscriber as he was conducting the prisoner to Cooperstown jail, in Otsego County [NY], a man calling himself William Crissey detected with counterfeit money upon him. The fellow belonged to a gang of three or four, two of whom are safely lodged in said jail.  When Crissey escaped, he had on a dark brown great coat, with a large cape, and black velvet collar, considerably soiled and worn; a black straight bodied coat; a blue silk handkerchief about his neck, with yellow spots in it; a black vest, and black pantaloons; shoes pretty much worn, one of which had a hole in the lining of it near the toe, where the money was found; was about six feet high; slender built; said to be very swift of foot; a down cast look; has black straight hair, and black eyes; is fluent of speech; says he is lately from the city of New York, where he kept a porter house; was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey; says he is a sportsman, and famous for dice playing.  Whoever will apprehend said Crissey, and lodge him in any jail in the state, shall be entitled to the above reward, and reasonable charges, John Walton, Deputy Sheriff, Cherry Valley, Oct. 4, 1822.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 29, 1822

Marriage

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. Seth Eldredge, son of Barnabas Eldredge, Esq. to Miss Elizabeth Engell eldest daughter of Mr. Jacob Engell all of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] yesterday morning, Mrs. Sally Knowlton wife of Mr. Leonard Knowlton, in the 20th year of her age.

Polaski, Oswego County NY:  Died in this village on the 13th inst. of a fever John Seeber, Esq. late judge of the court of common pleas in this county.  His character and standing in society is too well known to need any encomiums, especially in his official capacity as a magistrate.  Suffice it to say, his loss is severely felt by his neighbors and friends and particularly by the writer of this article.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 4, 1825

Deaths

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] a few days since, Mrs. Smith wife of Enoch Smith.

In the city of New York after an illnes sof five days, General Matthew Clarkson in the 67th year of his age.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 18, 1825

Death

On Monday morning the 9th inst. a horse and wagon of Mr. A. Rulingame was standing before the door of Mr. Hale of this village [Oxford Chenango Co NY], when the horse being suddenly frightened, ran down the street until he reached the door of Mr. Steer's tavern; when Aaron Blackman, a young man residing with Mr. Steer attempted to stop him.  In his generous, but unfortunate zeal, he sprang forward to seize the reins. The horse darted past him and one of the wheels of the wagon struck him on the side of the head and precipitated him instantly to the earth.  He was carried immediately into the house, and surgical assistance sent for, but he survived only a few moments.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 25, 1825

Marriages

In New York, on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Stafford, Mr. Abial C. Canoll, one of the editors of the Broome Republican to Miss Abigal Parker daughter of the late Capt. William Parker of New York.

At Middletown, Mr. Edwin Hunt formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Martha Southmayd.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th instant, Simeon S. Emmons Eaq. attorney at law.

A son of Elijah Barre, Esq. in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] was killed a few days since by falling from a cart and the wheel passing over his body.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866) & New York City (1797)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, December 22, 1866

Marriages

LOOMIS - BARNETT:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] on Thursday the 20th inst. at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. Mr. Miller of Eaton, Dr. D.D. Loomis of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Helen M. [Barnett] eldest daughter of Hon. James Barnett.

DOWNER - RICHMOND:  In Hoosick, Rensselaer Co. [NY] Dec. 13, by Rev. W.H. Washburn, Mr. A.P. Downer to Miss Anna P. Rishmond of the former place.

REYNOLDS - CARMAN:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 13, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Madison Reynolds, Esq. of Springville, Erie Co. [NY] to Miss Sophia C Carman of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].

HESLER - HALE:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 4 by Rev. L.C. Queal, Mr. Cassius M Hesler of Cazenovia [Madison Col. NY] to Miss Kate Hale of Greenfield, Wis.

POTTER- THOMPSON:  In Delphi [Onondaga Co. NY], Dec. 12 by Rev. B. Newton, Mr. J.D. Potter, M.D. to Miss Hattie E Thompson both of Delphi.

DIETZ - COLLINS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 1 by Rev. Theron Cooper, Mr. Irving W. Dietz of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A Collins of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] [Chenango Co. NY].

COSMER - HARTSHORN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 4 by Rev. H.W. Jones, Mr. Samuel D. Cosmer of Fredericktown, Ohio, to Miss Libbie E Hartshorn of Lebanon.

HOPKINS - SHERMAN:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 20, by Rev. R.O. Beebe, Mr. Edwin L. Hopkins of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Mies Vernella A. Sherman of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

PURRINGTON - CHAMBERLAIN:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 13 by Rev. James Baker, Capt. D.V. Purrington of Salisbury, Mass., to Miss Louise Chamberlain of Madison.

Madison, Madison Co. NY:  No little stir in our quiet village was occasioned by a wedding in "high life" on Thursday, December 13th.  the parties were Mr. D.V. Purington of Boston and Miss M. Louisa Chamberlian, of this village. The ceremony was performed in the Congregational Church.  Miss Addie Tillinghast of Morrisville presided at the organ.

MARTIN - EVANS:  In Bouckville [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 18, by Rev. E. Davis of Waterville Mr. Lester Martin to Miss Nellie M. Evans both of Bouckville.

NASH - HEACOX:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18 by Rev. Dr. Tyler, Mr. L.R. Nash of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Louisa Heacox of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

SAYER - BROWN:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18, by Rev. E.S. Davis, Mr. Warren M. Sayer of Wayne, Ill. to Miss Hattie M. Brown of Madison.

HOPKINS - SHERMAN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 13, by Rev. R.O. Beebe, Edwin L. Hopkins of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Vernelia A. Sherman of DeRuyter.

HOLMES - WILCOX:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15 by Rev. R.O. Beebe, Mr. Spencer Holmes of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Eveline M Wilcox of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

PURDY:  At Perry, Mich. Nov. 22, Mrs. Diantha Purdy wife of Josiah Purdy, formerly of Georgetown, aged 60 years.

WETMORE:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 26, Jane Typhnena [Wetmore] wife of Dr. H.G. Wetmore, aged 52 years.

GARRISON:  In New York City at the residence of his son-in-law, J.H. Upton, Dec. 17, Ira Garrison aged 59 years 1 month and 21 days.

RICE:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 27, Mrs. Harmony Wright wife of Baxter Rice, aged 75 years.

LOOMIS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 12, Mary Ann [Loomis] wife of Rev. A.W. Loomis, aged 50 years.

COMAN:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 17 of consumption, Francis K. [Coman] eldest daughter of Ziba Coman, aged 25 years.

PADDOCK:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 18, Sophia [Paddock] wife of Rev. Benjamin G Paddock in the 70th year of age.

PAYSON:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 6, Mrs. Lucy Fitch [Payson] wife of David F. Payson, Esq. aged 49 years.

THOMAS:  In Mexico, N.Y. Mrs. Amos Thomas daughter of Dr. Clark D. Snell, aged 22 years.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 4, 1797

Marriage

At Norwich on the 10th ult, Mr. George M. Woolsey merchant of this city, to Miss Howland daughter of Mr. Joseph Howland, merchant of that place.

News Item

Ten Dollars Reward:  Ran away on Sunday morning 24th ult from the subscribers, an indented German servant named Charles Gother Schroder aged 27 years, about five feet ten inches high, well made, light hair and complexion, with blue eyes, his -?- somewhat crooked.  He had on when he absconded, a course Brown mixed cloth surtout, purple jacket with sleeves and corduroy breeches with silver knee buckles.  He is a carpenter by trade and came passenger in the ship Charlote, Capt. Neil from Hamburgh.  Whoever will secure said servant so that his masters may get him again, shall receive the reward and all reasonable expenses.  John Slider, Jun. and Co. No. 58 Broadway.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 5, 1797

Death

At Salem of an apoplexy in the 53d year of his age, Major General John Fisk a gentleman much esteemed for all the virtues of the private citizen and of the friend of mankind.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1880)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 26, 1880

Marriages

SHAVER - EVERETT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] May 17th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, C. Frank Shaver and Harriet M. Everett.

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GLOVER - HENSTOCK:  At St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose, Pa., May 10th, 1880, by the Rev. E.A. Warrener, John R. Glover of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Lillian E. [Henstock] youngest daughter of Mrs. A.M. Henstock, of Montrose.

Nestled among the hills of Pennsylvania at an altitude of 1400 feet above the level of the river, lies the beautiful village and famous summer resort of Montrose.  On Wednesday, May 19th, it was the scene of one of those happy events which make life's voyage one of unalloyed happiness and continual bliss.  the occasion was the marriage of John R Glover, a young a raising barrister of Oxford, Chenango County, to one of the fairest and accomplished young ladies of Montrose, Miss Lillian E. Henstock.

The impressive ceremony of the Episcopal service was performed by Rev. E.A. Warrener at St. Paul's church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity, by the numerous friends of the happy pair.  It had been nicely decorated by the young lady friends of the bride.  A beautiful arch from the center of which was suspended a handsome floral monogram of the letter "G" and "H" was erected in the chancel.  At the appointed hour, 6 p.m., the bridal party marched up the aisle to a splendid wedding march played by the gifted organist.  The procession was headed by the ushers, Charles Chapman of Montrose and E.C. DeLavan of Norwich; Will J. Russell of Greene, acting as groomsman, with Miss Sadie J. Jones, of Cincinnati, O., bridesmaid, followed by the bride and groom.

After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the residence of the bride's mother, where they received the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends.  At about 11 p.m. they left for their wedding tour, amid a shower of boots and shoes for good luck.

They have the good wishes of a large circle of relatives and friends for their future welfare and happiness.  the presents were many and costly.

Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. James W. Glover and Miss Mollie E. VanWagenen of Oxford; Mrs. Harris Wade of Norwich; Miss M. Jones of Cincinnati and Miss Annie E. Clarke of Binghamton.  Binghamton Leader

Deaths

SCOTT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 7th, Mrs. Esther Scott aged 73 years.

BREWER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Louise M. [Brewer] wife of George H. Brewer, aged 25 years.

BENTLEY: At Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Capt. Milton Bentley aged 80 years.

INGERSOLL:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of her grandson, Hamilton Ingersoll, May 12th, Mrs. Hannah Ingersoll, aged 84 years.

BEARDSLEY:  In Kansas, May 8th, Antionette [Beardsley] wife of Bronson Beardsley, formerly of Coventry, aged 65 years.

PARTRIDGE:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY] May 3d, Mrs. Malinda Partridge aged 66 years.

HEALY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Mr. Thomas G. Healy aged 83 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 12, 1880

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 28th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. Nelson Ireland of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth H. Alcott of Guilford.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 27th, by rev. O.L. Severson, Mr. Daniel T. Raferty to Miss Theresa Tracy both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] Jan. 28th, by Rev. James Capen of Binghamton, Mr. George H. Stone of New York, to Miss Grace Beebe only daughter of Dr S. Beebe of Marathon.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 4th, by rev. William Baldwin, Mr. William Burkett of Guilford [Chenango Co NY] to Mrs. Sarah Myers of Oxford.

At Guilford Center [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 4th, by Rev. P. Griffin, Mr. Andrew Brown of Middletown, N.Y. [Orange Co.] to Miss Cora E Whiting of Guilford.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 4th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Franklin E. Hills to Miss Frances E. Brown all of Plymouth.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 7th by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. Henry L. Humphrey to Miss Amelia E Ferris both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]. 

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] of typhoid pneumonia, Feb. 4th, Mr. Samuel Wheeler in the 58th year of his age.

In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 1st, of scarlet fever, Willie H. [Johnston] eldest son of Thomas R. and Mary A. Johnson, aged 2 years 4 months and 5 days.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 4th, Mr. John s. Bartle formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 2d, Mr. Horace Parker aged 69 years.

Horace Parker, an old and esteemed farmer of Coventry, died Monday of last week of heart disease, aged about seventy years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 5th, Libbie [McLean] aged 19 years.

The Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] correspondent of the Oxford Times writes:  three funerals in a few days have occurred in our vicinity.  Grace Owens age 20 months, died of scarlet fever; Mrs. Rosealthea Coon was buried on the 27 ult.; and Mrs. Betsey Place on the 28th ult. The Place family have buried four of their number in six months.

At Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Kate McCarthy an estimable young woman, 22 years of age, disappeared Wednesday night. she was found Thursday morning, in the river, frozen.  Insanity was the cause.

Asa Lewis a pioneer of the town of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] died at his residence in that town last Friday, and his funeral took place last Sunday.  Services were conducted by Rev. C.W. Brooks. the deceased was in the eightieth year.  He was born in Blenheim, Schoharie County [NY] and came to Triangle fifty-five years ago, where he cleared up a farm and reared a large family of fourteen children.  He was twice married.  Binghamton Republican

General John Brisbin who died at Newark, N.J. of dropsy, last Tuesday was born in Sherburne, July 18, 1818, and was well known in this county.

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In East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 28th, Mr. Moses Wooster aged 86 years.

East Smithville, Chenango Col. NY:  We are called upon to chronical the decease of another of our old and respected cities, Moses Wooster, who died January 28th, at the advanced age of 86 years.  He was born in the town of Cannan, Columbia County, N.Y. in 1793 and removed to Smithville at an early age and has ever since resided here.  A farmer by occupation he has always lived a private, though useful life and secured the friendship and esteem of all who knew him.  Four children survive him, three married daughters and one son.  the disease which terminated Mr. Wooster's life was old age, he being ill but a short time. the funeral was held at his late residence, where he had made it his home for over fifty years, on the 30th ult., the remains being deposited in the cemetery at Oxford, beside those of his wife, who departed a few years ago.  Oxford Times

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Died in the village of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 4, 1880, Mrs. Ruth Phillips Whitmarsh wife of Mr. Andrew Whitmarsh in the 80th year of her age

The deceased was born in New Jersey in the year 1800 but removed with her parents to the town of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] when ten years of age.  She continued to reside in that place until her marriage with Mr. Whitmarsh, July 4, 1820, when they took up their residence in the village of Smithville Flats, where they have continued to reside ever since. Deceased was the mother of seven children, four boys and three girls, of whom two sons and two daughters still survive to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Whitmarsh at an early period in her life, saw the necessity and importance of the religion of Christ and in the year 1830, she made a public profession of her faith in Him, when she united with the Baptist church in this place of which she continued to be a consistent and worthy member until her death.

Her last illness was very brief and her death, when it came, was quite sudden.  Though somewhat ill for a day or two previous, nothing was apprehended until the morning of the day on which she died, when the pneumonia set in which soon reached a fatal termination.  But she was not unprepared, and death had no terrors for her. she had reached the ripeness of her years as also of her Christian experience and trusting to that Savior upon whom she had learned to lean in her earlier days, she fell asleep in Jesus.

News Item

Martin B. Stoddard aged 81 years, who has been a resident of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] for the last 40 years, expects to cast his 121st ballot on the 10th inst. having not failed to vote at every annual town meeting and election for the last sixty years. Chenango County is challenged to match him.  Bainbridge Times

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879) & New York City (1797)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 14, 1879

Deaths

GREENMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning May 13th, Benjamin Franklin Greenman aged 56 years.

The funeral of B.F. Greenman took place from his late residence on Friday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of people who assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 17, 1879]

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 13, Mrs. Sallie Smith, wife of Erasmus Smith aged 74 years.  Funeral at the house at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Warren Weeden of North Bay.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 17, 1879

Marriage

A large party attended the wedding of Miss Beagle and Mr. Rogers Wednesday evening.  The bride is an estimable young lady and has many friends at the Forks and elsewhere.  Mr. Rogers is well known in railroad circles for a conscientious and upright employee.  Not only was a large number present from the immediate vicinity but many from Binghamton attended, among them being alderman Darrow. The presents were numerous and appropriate, the most noticeable being a $50 bill given by grandfather and grandmother English. A splendid collation was served.  Binghamton Leader

Death

HOYT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday, May 11, 1879, in her 86th year, Mrs. Hannah Hoyt widow of the late Thadeus Hoyt.  For a long time she had been in feeble health, but at last dropped away very suddenly and peacefully and entered into rest.

THOMPSON:  On the 3d inst. Edward Thompson, aged 17 years, of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] was thrown from a load of hop poles against a stone wall, breaking his back.  the accident was caused by the poles sliding forward on the wagon, striking the horses and frightening them.  On Saturday morning, one week from the date of the injury he died.  He was a son of Lee(?) Thompson.

WILCOX:  Charles Wilcox aged 33 and single, brother to Frank Wilcox, harness maker, and Duane Wilcox, carriage manufacturer, of Unadilla Forks [Otsego Co. NY], left that place April 25th for Bradford, Pa., where he had formerly worked, with $70 in his possession.  On the 5th inst., a telegram to his relatives here announced his sudden death, with no particulars.  His remains arrived on the 7th, per express, accompanied by a box containing the clothing he wore at his death.  The money belt he usually wore next to his body, bore evidence of having been torn and cut into by a knife, which led to the supposition that he had been murdered for his money.  a letter form Bradford, Pa. received since his burial, leaves the affair still shrouded in mystery. The letter states "He left Bradford within a few days of his arrival, without any money, for Limestone, Pa., where he was found drowned.  He being an entire stranger without money, friends, or even acquaintances, it is supposed he wandered off in a fit of despondency and deliberately committed suicide."  Further than the above, all is conjecture.  Cooperstown Rep.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 17, 1879

Marriage

On the 8th inst. Mr. Charles Titus of No. Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Edith Warner of Norwich were united in the bonds of matrimony by Rev. Mr. Scoville of Norwich.  May prosperity attend them and roses and pearls strew their pathway and the choicest gifts of Heaven be their lot.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 19, 1879

Birth

Instead of a sermon at the church last Sunday evening, the pastor, Rev. James Ryder, was detained at his home and will no doubt furnish his congregation a sermon next Sabbath from the words, "Unto us a child is given, unto us a child is born."  We congratulate the parson and his estimable lady on their ten pound boy and hope the little one may live to see many returns of his birthday.  Dr Wilsey was their physician and the Elder speaks in the highest terms of his skill.

Marriage

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Bradbury of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] assembled on Saturday evening, to celebrate their silver wedding.  The large and pleasant home was thronged by a merry company, among whom was Mr. Bennett Morse of New Haven, a brother of Mrs. Bradbury, and several others from abroad.

Death

To the courtesy of Charles Waters, our obliging operator, we are indebted for a copy of a dispatch received this (Wednesday) morning, announcing the death by drowning of Mrs. Abel Seeley who resides in the east part of the town of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].  She was found this morning in a hogshead of water, life being extinct.  In one hand she held a milk pan, and in the other a skimmer.  Chenango Union.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 2, 1797

Marriage

On Thursday evening the 14th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Kunzie, Mr. Thomas L. Kipp to Mrs. Sarah Steavens, both of this city.

Deaths

Yesterday morning at Philadelphia, after a short illness, Capt. Cecelius Johnson and brother of Dea. Thomas Johnson of this city (NYC). The amiable qualities of this promising young man endeared him to all his acquaintances.  [Cecelius Johnson d. 26 Sept. 1797, aged 26y, buried Baltimore Co., Maryland].

On Wednesday evening at the same place, aged 19, Miss Ruth Hulme Fenno eldest daughter of Mr. Samuel Fenno. [d. 7 ()ct. 1797, buried in Philadelphia]