Vital records, Chenango County, NY (1879 & 1880)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 24, 1879

Marriage

O'BRIAN - BROOKS: At the residence of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. Daniel Ballou of Utica, Mr. John O'Brian and Miss Jennie D.E. Brooks daughter of Mr. Isaac Brooks, both of this town.  Printers remembered.

Last Wednesday Mr. John O'Brian led to the altar Miss Jennie D.E. Brooks, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. Isaac Brooks.  The nuptials were unostentatiously celebrated in the presence of a few friends, Rev. D. Ballou of Utica performing the ceremony.  The collation served was an elegant specimen of the fair bride's handiwork and ample proof of our friend O'Brian's good judgment in making his selection of a conjugal partner.  In the evening the happy couple were treated to a serenade by the Sherburne Citizen's Band, when the boys discoursed some of their finest music, making a delightful entertainment for the bridal pair, who showed their appreciation of the compliment by inviting them to partake of a sumptuous repast, which was accepted with congratulations befitting the occasion.  The bridal gifts were numerous and some of them very elegant. We take pleasure in saluting the newly wedded and wish them a pleasant voyage with prospering gales.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 26, 1879

Death

ATWATER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 23, 1879, Edwin Atwater aged75 years.

We are pained to announce the death of two of our old and respected citizens, Edwin Atwater, who departed this life Monday afternoon last, and Horace Scott who died suddenly during the extreme heat of Monday afternoon.  Mr. Atwater had been confined to his house for a long time, and his demise was not unexpected.  He made full preparations for his funeral and disposed of his property by will.  Mr. Scott sat on his porch and conversed pleasantly with friends but a short time before he died, and although not in his accustomed good health, his death was sudden and unexpected. Thus, the old landmarks of our village are one by one passing from our midst.  Mr. Scott's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m., from his late residence.

MINER:  Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Our old and respected townsman, P. Miner died on Wednesday morning of this week at the advanced aged of 84 years.  His funeral will take place on Friday.  [Philip Miner, d. June 25, 1879, buried Guilford Center Cemetery]

News Item

A very enjoyable affair took place on the 9th instant at the residence of Miss Mary J. Gould near Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], the occasion being a party given in honor of his mother's (Mrs. Amelia Gould) seventieth birthday.  A goodly company assembled, among whom were three sisters - Mrs. Rev. Jonathan Bush of Guilford, Mrs. Randolph Burdick and Miss Hannah Lyon of Masonville, four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Ambrose Lyon of Bainbridge and Mrs. S.E. Gould and Mrs. Richard Lyon of this village. there were five widows present, all of whom had reached the allotted "three score years and ten," but whose good looks and lively manners would scarcely indicate that had more than passed the usual limit of life.  Altogether it proved a most happy and log to be remembered gathering.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 19, 1880

Marriages

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 11th, by Rev. S.T. Ford, John W. Browning of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to M. Jennette Haywood of Hamilton.

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th by Rev. S.TG. Ford, Will E. Langdon to Miss Mary R. [Beach] daughter of Mr. Bradley Beach, both of this town.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 5th, by Rev. A. C. Sperry, Mr. William Alexander of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah J. Pendall of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

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

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 10th, Mr. Alfred Clark aged 90 years, 7 months and 27 days.

At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 6th, Mrs. Nancy Clark aged 83 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY} Feb. 6th, Mr. Asa Lewis aged 70 years 1 month.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 10th, Mrs. Mary E. Manchester aged 27 years and 10 months.

Mr. Samuel Wheeler of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] who died a few days since, was a well-known citizen and a whole-souled man.  We shall mis the genial "Sam" upon our streets.

In Windsor, Broome Co. [NY] Feb. 14th, Thomas B. Purple in the 85tyh year of his age.

In the announcement of the above death, we record another link broken which unites us to the early pioneers of Old Chenango.  Mr. Purple became a resident of the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] in 1807.  His father settled in what is now Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] in the then wilderness of the Chenango Triangle.  He has been well known in southern Chenango and filled a prominent place in our progress to our present position.  He will be remembered by his contemporaries for his many virtues and for his official and personal integrity of character.

News Item

Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Andrew Jackson the fellow who left his young wife in Norwich some two years ago and eloped with the woman McQueen for a residence at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, has become tired of the company of Kanackers and is now on his way to his old home.  We are informed that he has already reached San Francisco.  There is no chance for a reconciliation, for his wife has already secured a divorce.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 21, 1879

Marriage

STEWART - HOLCOMB:  At the house of the bride's father, Ira Holcomb, Esq in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. S. Scoville, A. Bert Stewart and Miss Sue A. Holcomb both of Plymouth.

Deaths

WIDGER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 16 of heart disease, Mr. William Widger aged 79 years.

CHENEY:  Mrs. Sarah Bristol Cheney wife of P.D. Cheney of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and daughter of Rev. Dr. D.W. Bristol, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] died at Oneida on Monday morning at the age of 41 years.  She had been an invalid for more than ten years.

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LOTTRIDGE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 8th 1879 at the residence of her stepson, Orson R. Lottridge, Esq. Mrs. Betsey Lottridge, aged 74 years, 6 months and 8 days.

She was a widow of William Lottridge, who died April 20th, 1865 and to whom she was married in 1842 at her home in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].  Immediately after marriage, she came here to preside over her husband's house and family and never once removed from the homestead until death took her away.  For a few years past her health has been gradually failing and repeated paralytic shocks had impaired her mental faculties.  But the unseen hand has kindly lifted the cloud, and its weight will oppress her no more.  Together with life's pleasures, she had her full share of its trials and sorrows, chief among which was the loss of her only son, Prentiss, who died in the Army hospital, December 19th, --- from the effects of a gunshot wound.  Yet she bore it uncomplainingly because she trusted in God.  She was a member of the Congregational Church, having identified herself with its faith in her early girlhood days.  She loved church devotedly and her religious principles were deep and abiding, while she possessed that greatest of all gifts the "charity that thinketh no evil."  She was modest and unassuming and never paraded her many virtues before the world, and she faithfully discharged the duties that came within her sphere.  The children, to whom she filled a mother's place, honor and revere her memory, knowing that a pure true, Christian woman passed away from this world when her spirit took its flight.  M.R.W.

News Item

Officer Allen of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] was in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] last week in search of a runaway girl who had eloped from her home in Cazenovia with a young man belonging to a roving band of Gypsies that have infested that town the past winter.  We clip the following from the Cazenovia Republican which tells the whole story.  

"A band of Gypsies, consisting of a father, mother and two sons, have lived in Brunder Hollow the past winter, occupying an old schoolhouse which stands near a new one recently built.  The youngest of the young men, who is twenty-four years of age, has been a frequent visitor at the home of David Reed, who lives in that vicinity.  The object of his visits was to see a young girl, only twelve years old, whom he was free to say he desired to marry.  He was told by the parents of the girl that he could not marry their daughter and was given to understand that he was not a welcome visitor.  In answer to which he made some threats saying that if the parents interfered, he would put some bloody bullets through them. The girl was sent to school, but notwithstanding the teacher's and parents' remonstrance, considerable of her time was spent with the Gypsies.  They finally succeeded in enticing her away.  On Thursday, April 24, the young man with the girl left the Hollow.  The rest of the Gypsies did not leave until Monday the 28th ult.  They claim to be innocent in the matter, though they admit that they furnished a team for the couple to drive, some food for them to eat, and fixed the girl's clothing before they left.  A search was commenced by Mr. Reed as soon as he discovered that fact of his daughter's elopement.  He found that they had gone in the direction of Norwich.  Justice A.C. Stanton issued a warrant last Friday for the arrest of the young man.  Officer Allen went as far as Norwich but failed in finding the couple.  The old folks he learned were near Mt. Upton. The whole company will be united, probably, within a few days.  Mr. Reed is anxious to get back his daughter, but he is so extremely poor that he will not succeed unless the people take the matter in hand.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 24, 1879

Marriages

WATERS - ST. JOHN:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] May 15th at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.M. Ladd, Mr. Charles S. Waters of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Julia St. John.

Under its appropriate heading in today's Telegraph will be found the announcement of the marriage of Mr. Charles S. Waters, the gentlemanly and popular manager of the Western Union and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph offices in this village and Miss Julia B. St. John, the accomplished daughter of W.S. St. John, Esq. of Walton.  The wedding was attended at the homestead and was a joyous, happy affair.  The attendance was confined to immediate friends, the presents were many and valuable and the well filled tables gave sociality and zest to the pleasant occasion.  Mr. W. has arrived at his home in this village and presumed his official duties.  the Telegraph as well as his many other friends heap congratulations cheerfully upon the happy couple.  We are glad to welcome Mrs. W. to our village.

Deaths

WINSOR:  In Danielsonville, Conn. on the 16th inst. Stephen Harding Winsor in his 69th year.  Formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

McCORMICK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 17th of consumption, Mr. Thomas McCormick aged about 38 years.

Our obituary notices contain the death of Thomas McCormick of this village whose death occurred on Saturday last, after a lingering illness of consumption.  He was a young man of more than ordinary talents, though in the struggle of life, he had no opportunity to develop them.  When the war broke out he entered the service and did good work.  Returning with his regiment, he has since resided in this village for most of the time until his death.  He was buried from St. Patrick's Church on Sunday afternoon last, a large congregation attesting the respect in which he was held.  His death adds another to the large list of soldier's graves which are gratefully remembered by his surviving comrades and the patriotic citizens generally.

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Two well-known Utica [Oneida Co. NY] young men were drowned in Oneida lake at North Bay [Oneida Co. NY] on Thursday morning, while fishing, under the following circumstances.

Four boys named Augustus McConnell, Wallace McConnell, N.L. Bassett and Alfred Dent were in a boat fishing near the middle of the lake, when seeing a loon, they commenced firing at it and while doing so had occasion to change positions in the boat.  There was a strong wind prevailing at the time, and a wave striking the boat capsized it.  All of the boys with the exception of Dent were good swimmers, especially Wallace McConnell.  They clung to the bottom of the boat and shouted lustily for help.  The lake is very wide, however, and there are no houses near.  John Bryant, an experienced fisherman who lives on the railroad and in the house nearest to the scene of the accident, had just landed, and was going into the house for breakfast.  He heard the boys shout in the distance but presumed they were simply shouting over their luck in fishing. The boat to which the boys clung was drifting toward the shore, but the waves ran high, and their strength was failing.  Finally, Wallace, the younger of the McConnell boys, being a good swimmer, thought he would swim ashore and summon help for the others.  He struck out boldly, but had not gone far, when, tired out, he sank.  The others retained their hold on the boat for about an hour after the accident occurred, when Bassett was seized with cramps and sank. Bryant on coming out of his house, heard the cries of the boys and this time became aware of their danger.  He immediately took his boat and brought Dent and Augustus McConnell safely to shore. The boys drowned were both 16 years of age. Active search is being made for their bodies, but up to the late hour Friday, they had not been recovered. The young men rescued, though greatly prostrated, have fully recovered.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 22, 1879

Marriages

STEWART - HOLCOMB:  At the house of the bride's father, Ira Holcomb, Esq. in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] May 15th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. A. Birt Stewart to Miss Sue A. Holcomb both of Plymouth.

FULLER - FERGUSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th, by Rev. D.N. Grumman, Mr. Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Annie B. Ferguson of Guilford.

PAGE - JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 6th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Albert Page to Miss Mariette Johnson all of Greene.

BROWER - SHERWOOD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. Hiram C. Brower of Sauquoit [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Ida M. Sherwood of Bainbridge.

GREEN - PECK:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] May 14th by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Robert E. Green of Jordan, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] to Miss Kate M. Peck of Bainbridge.

GREENE - GREONE:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st by Rev. H.W. Williams, Mr. Edward Greene of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. Evelina Gerone of German [Chenango Co. NY].

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FRENCH - BREED:  In St. Paul's Church, St. Paul, Minn., May 14th, by Rev. E.S. Thomas, Mr. George J. French to Miss Julia B. Breed daughter of Samuel S. Breed, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

St. Paul, MN Pioneer Press:  "Long before the hour of nine, the friends of Mr. George J. French and Miss Julia B. Breed, daughter of Mr. S.S. Breed, commenced to throng the pretty St. Paul's Church to witness the plighting of the troths of those favorite young people.  Mr. French is a valued employee in the Merchants' National bank, while his fair bride has for several seasons been one of the prettiest and most accomplished of St. Paul belles.  She is especially gifted with musical talent and has long officiated at the organ which yesterday pealed forth its most joyous tones, as if rejoicing in her happiness.  Mr. Frank Wood regaled the guests with beautiful organ selections previous to the entrance of the bridal party which promptly at the hour set arrived at the Olive Street entrance to the church, alighted beneath a graceful canopy and passed to the altar to the subdued harmonies of the Bride's Chorus from Lohengrin, the following order being observed:  the ushers, Mr. William Rhodes, Jr. and Mr. Harry Johnson; the groomsmen, Mr. Ketcham of New York and Mr. T.B. Marrett; the bridesmaids, Miss Flora Parkhurst and Miss Josie Mead, both cousins of the bride, and residents of Evanston, Ill.; the groom and the mother of the bride; the bride with her father.

"The ceremony was performed in an impressive manner by the rector of the church, Rev. E.S. Thomas, while the organ breathed forth the softest melodies.  At the close of the benediction, the bridal procession passed out to the majestic measures of Mendelssohn's grand wedding march, the bride and groom in advance followed by the groomsmen, who had each obtained a maid; Mr. Marrett escorting Miss Parkhurst and Mr. Ketchum, Miss Mead.

"The bride appeared in a lovely toilette, being a tasteful combination of white satin and silk with point lace trimming and a full tulle bridal veil confined by white blossoms.  The maids wore white organdie with lace overskirts decorated with white satin bows and coiffures decorated with silver combs.

"The mother of the bride made a magnificent appearance in a toilette of black moire antique, elegantly trimmed with thread lace.

"The groom and all of the men wore morning costume, en regie, Prince Albert coats and light trousers.

"From the church the happy party proceeded to the residence of the bride's parents on Eighth Street, where a reception was held until 10:00 o'clock.  The reception was held in a spacious bay window the arch of which was elegantly decorated with flowers, a floral horseshoe hanging from the center, while the letters B and F cunningly wrought in bright flowers, hung at each side of it.  Flowers appeared in great profusion throughout the apartments.  The young couple were congratulated by a multitude of warm friends, who were entertained with a delicious collation. The gifts which were many and rich, were not exhibited.  Mr. and Mrs. French departed by the morning train on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad and will visit the eastern cities.  At Brooklyn, N.Y. they will hold a second reception at the residence of the groom's parents."

Deaths

McCORMICK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 17th of consumption, Mr. Thomas McCormick, aged about 33 years.

LOTTRIDGE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 8th Mrs. Betsey Lottridge widow of William Lottridge, aged 74 years and 6 months.

CHANDLER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Mrs. Chandler aged 96 years. [Sarah Jones Chandler, widow of Ebenezer Chandler]

WIDGER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, of heart disease, Mr. William Widger age 79 years.

FARGO:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Gilbert Fargo aged 80 years.

STEBBINS:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 16th, Mr. Jesse M. Stebbins aged 74 years, brother of E.W. Stebbins of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

HORTON:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] May 14th, Mr. Phlemency Horton, aged 94 years, formerly of Brisbin, Chenango County [NY].

INMAN:  In Chicago, April 1st, Mrs. Hannah F. Inman formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] aged 44 years.

CHENEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] May 19th, Sarah Bristol [Cheney] wife of P.D. Cheney, and daughter of Rev. Dr. D.W. Bristol, aged 41 years.

News Item

On Sunday night last, the grave of William Nimmons at Nimmonsburg, hear Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] was robbed.  Mr. Nimmons died in February last and was buried, as was his often expressed wish, in the family burial ground.  His wife, who resides in Boston and with whom he had not lived for some time previous to his death, came on at that time and, with other members of the family, selected a place in the family grounds for his grave, reserving at the same time space for her own, expressing a wish that she might be laid by the side of her husband in case of her death.  Subsequent to the burial, the wife became piqued over some trivial family matter and attempted by way of revenge, as is alleged, to forcibly obtain possession of the body, and a gang of men from Binghamton, hired for the purpose, went to Nimmonsburg to remove the remains, but were successfully resisted by incensed neighbors of the family.  Although unsuccessful at that time, it was given out that the body was to be procured at all hazards and shipped to Boston.  Strict watch was kept upon the grave for some time, but the wife having returned to Boston, and quiet being restored in the neighborhood, the watch was to a certain extent relaxed.  The lot was visited on Sunday afternoon and nothing unusual was noticed.  On Monday morning, it was discovered that the grave had been robbed of its contents, the dirt replaced, the mound rebuilt, sods and flowers put back, and wooden stakes stuck at the head and foot of the grave, as before.  No trace of the missing body, or of the perpetrators of the crime, has yet been revealed.

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

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 16, 1879

Marriages

WRIGHT - LENNON:  At the Eagle Hotel in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th, by W.H. Gunn, Esq. Melvin J. Wright and Catharine Lennon of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

BENJAMIN - FIRMAN:  At the residence of Charles Firman, Esq. Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] July 1st, by Rev. A.T. Wordon, Park G. Benjamin to Miss Carrie J. Firman all of Burlington, N.Y.

COMBERS - BATES:  At the Lutheran parsonage, Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] July 4th, by Rev. E. Potter, James L. Combers of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Jennie P. Bates of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

ELDRED - WESTCOTT:  At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. S.M. Cook, Harvey M. Eldred of Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY] and Melissa R. Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

BANKER:  In Westford, July 6th, Nicholas Banker aged 46 years.  during the rebellion he served in the 121st regiment.

POTTER:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] July 7th Harvey D. [Potter] son of E.D. and Emmer A. Potter in the 3d year of his age.

Mr. J.A. Sturgis died very suddenly last Thursday at 11 P.M.  He had not felt well for a few days previous to his death.  A postmortem examination of the body by Drs. Wickes and Thorpe disclosed a rupture of the arteries near the heart, the blood having assumed in the coatings of the artery the look and appearance of liver.  His funeral services were observed from the M.E. church last Sunday at 1 o'clock and the remains were interred in Prentice cemetery.

Simon Turner of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], aged 90 years, was found dead Tuesday afternoon of last week in a small creek at the rear of his residence.

Within three months D.J. Truesdell of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Harvey Truesdell of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] and Nellie Truesdell Fish have buried their companions.

Last week, a three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lenoard Horender of Frey's Bush, Montgomery Co., wandered from the mother while they were in a field picking strawberries, and the little one could not be found in five hours afterward. She was then traced only by footprints in some newly plowed land and found wedged between two rocks in a small creek and dead. the neck was dislocated.

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Last Wednesday morning between 5 and 6 o'clock, the news that Francis Blackman had hung himself, spread through our streets.  The coroner being notified, proceeded to empanel a jury, before which the facts elicited were, that for some time Mr. B. had been in a desponding mood in consequence of ill health, and in a temporary aberration of mind had committed the rash act.  His funeral obsequies were very largely attended last Saturday afternoon from his late residence, corner of Spring and Sylvan Streets.  His pastor, Rev. Ernest A. Hartman and the Rev. Hobart Cooke of Morris, officiating.  The entire community vied with each other in acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy for his almost heart-broken wife and bereaved children.  His remains were enclosed in a very handsome velvet casket. The aroma of flowers through the house was plainly discernable. All that art could devise or beautiful flowers that nature could furnish, were diffused with a profuse hand on and around the casket, making it more like Eden's bower where one had lain down to pleasant dreams, than the silent chamber of him who had passed to the pale realms of shade.  The remains were taken to the cemetery near White Store for interment by the side of his mother.  As the mourners passed from the house to their carriages, there was a deep feeling of sympathy, but when his aged father sobbing and heart-broken, whose whitened locks told of the passing snows of 78 winters, many of them years of trial and suffering, there was not wanting kind words and sympathetic tears for Uncle John.  And so, Frank has passed away; kindhearted and obliging in his business as undertaker, weeping with those who wept, always careful and considerate, his place in this community will be hard to fill.

Francis Blackman the well-known furniture dealer of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] hung himself July 9th in a fit of mental aberration.  For some time past Mr. Blackman has been laboring under the hallucination that he was coming to poverty.  He knew that this was a chimera, as no man in the community was doing a more flourishing business than he.  He has at one time been an inmate of the insane asylum at Utica, but for several years has been entirely sane.  The flow falls with crushing weight upon a large circle of friends [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY July 17, 1879]

The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville, whose suicide by handing on Wednesday morning of last week we mentioned that day, took place on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended by Masons and others, deceased having been a highly respected citizen, a prominent Mason, and at the time of his death was Senior Warden of the Episcopal Church.  The remains were interred in the cemetery at White Store in the east part of this town, where other members of the family are buried.  He leaves a wife and two sons, and a large circle of relatives, who have the sympathies of all.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 17, 1879]

Tombstone inscription, Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, Chenango Co. NY

Francis, only son of John & Hellen Blackman died July 9, 1879, aged 49 years.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 14, 1797

Weekly Account of Marriages

Married at Feedinghills (Mass.) Mr. Benjamin Booles to Miss Mary Morley

At Wilbraham [MA], Mr. Joel Penny to Miss Violet Bliss.

At Brooklyn (Con.) Mr. Pascal P. Tyler merchant, to Miss Bettey Baker.

At Kingston [NY], Mr. William Kiefer, Jun. to Miss Mary Jeswell(?).

At Boston [MA], Mr. Seth Kingman to Miss Polly Tate.

Mr. Daniel Badger to Miss Ann Jones daughter of Mr. David Jones.

At Scituate [MA], Rev. Robert Yalaley to Miss Betsey Hawkins.

At Little Compton [RI], Mr. Joshua Richmond to Miss Mary Balley.

At Providence [RI], Mr. Thomas Low to Miss Ruth Tolman.

At Roxbury(?) [NY], Mr. Nathan Watson to Miss Hannah Knower.

At Boston [MA], Mr. Walter Crosby to Miss Eliza Alcust.

At Lynckbury Mr. William Long to Mrs. Elizabeth Callway.

At Catskill [NY], Mr. Achbell Hubbard to Miss Lydia Rogers.

At Elkton [MD], John  Gilpin, Esq. to Miss Polly Hollingsworth.

At New London [CT], Mr. James Beebe to Mrs. Catharine Sheldon.

At Charleston, R.I., Mr. Joseph Rose, merchant of New York to Miss Fanny Stanton of the former place.

At Boston [MA], Mr. Anthony Holbrook to Miss Polly Eaton

Mr. John G. Coller to Miss M. Catharina Hollman

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1822 & 1860)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 12, 1822

Marriages

At Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. John Rowls, Mr. Alfred Patten Merchant of Richfield to Miss Ann Benedict, of the former place.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Tuesday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. Daniel Adams to Miss Harriet Butler eldest daughter of Mrs. Roswell Butler, all of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 26, 1822

Marriages

At Clinton, Oneida County [NY] on Wednesday the 20th inst. by the Rev. Henry Davis, D.D. Doct. Mathias K. V. Rowley of Russellville (Kentucky) to Miss Mary Ann Diell of the former place.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] by Lyman Foster Esq. Mr. Jacob Anthony to Miss Eliza Wentworth all of that place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 11,1860

Marriages

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego  Co. NY] on the 24th ult by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Alanson L. Bennett and Miss Loduski J. Saunders both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Robert Morley of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Hannah A. Crandall of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At his residence in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Edwin Soule aged 54 years. l He was a man of integrity and moral worth and died i Christian hope deeply lamented by all.

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At Petaluma, Cal. on the 27th of May last at the residence of his friend, Mr. Gustavus Warner, E.W. Goodrich Esq of Red Bluff, aged 37 years and 2 months.

Mr. Goodrich was a native of Franklin Delaware Co. N.Y. in which state his earlier years were passed, and after residing for some years in Connecticut, he emigrated to California in 1849 and thus became a pioneer in a state where his exemplary life has done much towards establishing a healthful state of society.  He has resided in Red Bluff since 1853.

His decease was caused by dropsy, induced by scarlet fever of which latter disease his little son Franky was a victim, whose obituary we recorded a few weeks ago.  Mr. Goodrich leaves a most estimable lady and two young children to mourn his early decease.  He was a gentleman highly esteemed by his fellow citizens of upright conduct and integrity of character, self-reliant, industrious and capable.  During his residence here he has repeatedly held offices of trust, and his name has been a guaranty of correctness in all his business relations.  He was a man whom a community could not afford to lose. While the wife has lost an affectionate husband and the children a loving father and while they are stricken with grief the entire community earnestly sympathize with them for we have all lost a friend.

His remains are expected to arrive here on the boat of Friday evening, and his funeral is to take place on Saturday.  He will be interred with the forms of the Order of Odd Fellows, of which he was Past Grand, R.W.D.D. Grand Master and a most esteemed member Red Bluff Beacon

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 18, 1860

Marriages

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. A.S. Southworth, Mr. Harvey Westcott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs.. Mary A. Norton of Bainbridge.

At the Hotel of D. Rose in Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th last. by Elder J. Cooke, Mr. James Woodcock to Miss Mary McCarg both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Afton [Chenango Co. NY] June 13th of putrid sore throat, Franklin Reuben [Shiffer] aged 5 years, 10 months and 3 days; June 15th, Frederick Rice [Shiffer] aged 5 years 10 months and 5 days; June 23d, Hattie Maria [Shiffer] aged 3 years 2 months and 12 days; June 25th, William George [Shiffer] aged 9 years and 3 weeks - children of William G. and Mary H. Shiffer.

Mr. Gershom Twichell of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] who died on Friday last after an illness of only two days, was the last member of a peculiar and, in some respects, a remarkable family.  Though a man of considerable wealth, owning one of the finest and most valuable farms in Milford, he persisted in living in a state of the most abject poverty.  On the announcement of his death, says a writer in the Boston Journal, the overseers of the poor took immediate steps to secure his estate for his legitimate heirs.  They found in his hovel a large amount of silver, deposited in a pine box, nicely adjusted in layers of dollars, halves, quarters and smaller coins. They also found a bag in which there was a heavy amount of gold. The specie was taken to the Milford Bank for safe keeping.  Nearly the last words uttered by the expiring miser were to request a neighbor who stood by him to leave the room for fear he would steal the money.  His wife abandoned him many years ago, and recently, for a stipulated sum, gave bonds that she would make no claim upon any property he possessed.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 25, 1860

News Item

Notice

In answer to a notice dated May 15th, which I saw in the Herald, from George W. Blend stating that I had left his bed and board.  I can safely say that his board he sold and pocketed the money and his bed he took with him and left me without food or even a light to read the notice by, and I might have gone hungry and even without clothes for what he cared, had it not been for my father, whom he forbade trusting me.  He before told me if I did not sign a paper which would place at his disposal what my father had given me and which he had the use of, that I must take care of myself, which with my poor health that was not improved by his neglect and harsh treatment, seemed cruel in the extreme. I hereby say that I will not pay any debts of his contracting.  He refused to pay my bills before he left me.  Mary Ann [Blend].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1860 & 1871)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 6, 1860

Marriage

In Gilboa [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by Rev. John W. Gorse, Charles T. McMinn to Eloisa M. Stevens all of Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY].

Deaths

At Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th ult. Stoton Alger in the 78th year of his age.  Mr. Alger was born in Norwich, Connecticut, moved with his parents to this place when at the age of 6 years, which was then called Otego.  He embraced religion at the age of 35, soon after united with the Free Baptist Church at Oneonta Plains of which he has remained a member in good standing until dismissed by death.  He leaves a large number of near and distant relatives to mourn his death.  May the lonely widow and the youngest daughter, the only child left at home, share richly in the sympathies of surrounding relatives and friends.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 13, 1860

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] 17th ult. by rev. J.B. Eastman, Mr. William E. Bingham and Miss A. Elizabeth Gilbert, all of Windsor.

Deaths

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Rufus G. Mead aged 57 years, 2 months and 23 days.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Eliza Ann [Clough] wife of Francis Clough, aged 41 years.

A horrible transaction occurred in the eastern part of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, May 24th, which resulted in the death of a little girl some seven years old.  The parties to the sad occurrence were William Scott, a lad 17 years old, and his half-sister, Elizabeth Doby(?), the victim.  The boy had been sent to take the cows to pasture, the little girl accompanying him.  He had with him a piece of rope with which he was to bring back some hay.  On the way he playfully tied one end of the rope around the body of his sister and the other end to the cow's tail.  When the cow had proceeded a short distance in this way followed by the girl, the latter stumbled and fell, which so frightened the cow that she ran off at a furious rate, dragging the poor girl after her. After running some distance, the girl's head struck a solid rock, crushing in the skull and at the same time the cow's tail pulled out, so great was the force of the concussion!  The girl was also badly cut around the face, neck and head. she was taken up by the boy and carried home where she breathed but two or three times before expiring.  The boy is said to be rather deficient in intellect, and it is not supposed that he realized the imminent danger in which his sister was placed by his mischievous conduct.  Delaware Gazette

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 25, 1871

Marriages

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 18, by Rev. S.R. Ward, Mr. Charles T. Coats of West Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Eleanor Talbot of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17th, by Rev. A. Griffin, George N. Beach and Miss Dana A. Mattison all of Oneonta.

At the home of the bride in Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 17th by Rev. J.L. Wells, William Garlock to Emma Westcott.

Deaths

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 15th Col. Lione Sheldon aged 85 years. 

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 14th, Mrs. Francis B. Harrington in the 29th year of her age.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 11th, of typhoid fever, Carrie [Quimby] aged about 21 years.

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 9th of consumption, Lucinda [Stevens] wife of Edgar Stevens and daughter of Guy C. Mather, aged 34 years. She lived the life of a Christian and died lamented and respected by all who knew her.

On Sunday, Oct. 15th, a fatal accident fell upon Mr. S. Crumb of Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY].  with his daughter, he had been visiting his son, Delos Crumb, who lives about a mile from this village [Winfield, Herkimer Co. NY].  Towards evening he started to return home.  While crossing what is known as Holdredge Bridge across the Unadilla River, his horse became frightened by a hole in the bridge.  the horse started back from the hole and ran the wagon against the rail of the bridge, which at this place was over the approach to the river bridge. the rail gave way, and the buggy went off, swinging under the bridge and dropping out the inmates. The horse followed, but did not strike upon Mr. Crumb, but in floundering about rolled upon the man, crushing in his chest and stomach.  Miss Crumb regained her feet slightly hurt, but before she could rescue her father, who from his age and the shock of the fall was unable to move rapidly, the fatal injury was wrought.  Winfield Standard

Vital Records, Chenango (1841) & Broome (1846) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1841

Death

Menzo W. Rathbun of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] aged about 28 years was killed by the accidental discharge of his gun while out fox hunting.  We learn the following particulars from S. Basinger, Esq. coroner, who held an inquest on the 29th ult.  Rathbun, together with four others, were engaged in fox hunting in the Northwest part of Springfield, and for their accommodation had taken a team to convey them from one place to another.  After having taken one fox, they proposed to go to another place, and accordingly laid their guns in the sleigh, with the muzzles on the box.  Rathbun stood out of the sleigh, one in the forepart, and another sat upon the edge of the box waiting the other two of the company.  While thus situated from some unknown cause, Rathbun's gun went off and lodged its contents in his body.  He exclaimed, "Oh, My God!" fell, and died instantly. Thus, has an estimable young man been cut off in the very prime of existence and a large number of relatives and friends deprived of the society of one who had rendered himself dear by his kind and generous disposition and nobleness of heart.  Otsego Republican 

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 20, 1841

Marriages

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Dean, Mr. Joseph P. Rhodes merchant of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frances Ann [Wakeley] daughter of Dr. D.M. Wakeley.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Mr.  Harris, Mr. James L. Ives of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Prudence Arnold of the former place.

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 22d ult. of consumption, Allen Sage son of Mr. Amos Sage, aged 24 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 27, 1841

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning last, Capt. Nathan Pendleton aged 87 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 3, 1841

Marriages

In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] by the Eld. William L. Dennis, Mr. Abijah Swift to Miss Eunice E. Hubbard.

Mr. Nathaniel R. Herrington to Miss Julia M. Niles.

Mr. Gilbert Comstock to Miss Hepsey Cole.

And Mr. Joseph T. Isham  to Miss Mary Jane Sturtovant.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by Mr. Lee, Esq. Mr. Davillo Bowen to Miss Clarissa Champeon both of Solon, Cortland County [NY]

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Thomas Towell, Mr. Jerome Pratt to Miss Harriet Shaw both of Sherburne.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, Julia Maria [Sherman] daughter of Harvey and Athlinda B. Sherman aged 2 years 7 months and 17 days.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Elder Burdick a soldier of the Revolution aged 76 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mrs. Mary Arnold widow of the late Caleb Arnold aged 81 years and 8 months.

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d ult. Mrs. Sarah Jones widow of Mr. Isaac Jones, late of Columbus, aged 77 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1841

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Burtis, Mr. N.B. Wilcox of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Augusta A. [Willcox] daughter of Ira Willcox, Esq. of the former place.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by N.F. Murdock, Esq. Mr. Joseph Browning to Miss Ruth Knowles.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1841

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon of inflammation of the lungs, Ellen [Thorp] youngest child of C.A. Thorp, Esq. aged two years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY February 4, 1846

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 1, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. William M. Graves and Miss Lovina Wood both of Conklin [Broome co. NY].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 11, 1846

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] Tuesday morning the 10th inst. Robert E. [Crocker] son of Mr. Oliver C. Crocker aged four years.  In this sudden bereavement (the deceased was scalded) the family of Mr. Crocker have been visited with an affliction which it would be in vain of attempt to portray.  They have the warm sympathies of the community, and we trust that God will temper the blow to them and give them consolation from above.

At Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Mass. on the 13th day of January last, of an affection of the heart, General John Whiting, Counsellor at Law aged 75 years.  It is a circumstance somewhat remarkable that the Rev'd Dr. Shepherd, Pastor of the church in that county, and Gen. Whiting the oldest lawyer in the county, both died in the course of ten days; Dr. Shepherd having been Pastor upwards of fifty years and Gen. Whiting a member of the bar about fifty-four years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 18, 1846

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 5th inst. Mrs. Martha Gager wife of Mr. Joshua Gager, aged 64 years.