Vital Records, Chenango (1825) & Delaware (1833) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 14, 1825

Death

Of the consumption at Walton [Delaware Co. N] on the 23d inst. Mr. Cyrus North in the 32d year of his age.  Mr. North was well known to a very extensive circle of acquaintance, as a young man of talents, of literary attainment, and of amiable and interesting deportment.  In his infancy he became blind and he continued so ever since that period.  Notwithstanding this disability, through the aid of his friends and more especially of his sisters who served him in the capacity of reader and amanuensis, he made himself liberally acquainted with the English literature, principally in the departments of belles' letters, history and political science. Endowed with the faculty of a most ready perception, he acquired knowledge with surprising facility, the absolute possession of which was at all times secured to him by an exceedingly retentive memory.  The interest which his mental accomplishments and the loss of his sight created in his behalf, aided by his ambition and capabilities, introduced him into an enlarged and elevated sphere of social intercourse that embraced a great number of persons of worth and distinction in the state.  He possessed a commanding influence of character.  In all matters that elicited opinion, he formed and advanced his conclusions with readiness and force and under the control of pure motives and a sound judgment, which he retained to the last moment of his life.  During the last three years of his life, he engaged in the mercantile business.  The want of sight was almost remedied by the enlarged capacity of his other senses, and he transacted with surprising dispatch and accuracy most of the details of business. During his last illness he was visited by the consolations of the gospels.  He died a Christian.  It is needless to add that the death of such a man is an afflicting bereavement.  But the grief of relatives and friends however poignant is assuaged by the reflection that his life was spent in usefulness and honor, and its last moments crowned with the faith and blissful hopes of the Christian salvation.  Del. Gazette

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 28, 1825

Marriages

In Geneva on the 12th inst. by the Rev. O. Clark.  William S. Stow Esq. of Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY] to Miss Maria Augusta De Zeng of the same place.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. Caleb K. Peabody to Miss Sally Maria Smith.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 11, 1833

Marriages

In Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Doct. Edward Graves of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Polly Gregory eldest daughter of John H Gregory, Esq. of the former place.

In the village of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by the same, Mr. Daniel N. Bacon of Carbondale, Pa. to Miss Phebe Ann Flynt of Deposit.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. David Mead, Mr.. Daniel W Squires to Miss Phebe Jenkins all of that place.

At Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the rev. Mr. Allanson, Mr. Charles Fitch merchant of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elenor Silliman of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Harvy Keator, Esq. Mr. Marvine Butler of Lexington, Greene co. [NY] to Miss Rachael Mays of the former place.\

Death

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th ult. Tunis Riphenbark aged 103 years.  Mr. R. was one of the surviving few who fought before the walls of Quebec at the fall of Generals Wolf and Montcalm.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 18, 1833

Marriages

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. William Allanson, Mr. George B. Foote of Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Andrews of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Alanson Pease of Warrensburg [Warren Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Jaquish of the former place.

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E. D. Willis of Morrisville, Mr. John S Coleman to Miss Cornelia [Townsend] daughter of William Townsend, Esq. both of the former place.

At Burlington, Otsego County [NY] on the evening of the 12th inst. by the Rev. John Lassidy, Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Angeline [Liscomb] youngest daughter of Joseph Liscomb, Esq. of the former place.  We gratefully acknowledge with the receipt of the above notice, a portion of the needful in the shape of a bank note, wherewith to make our hearts glad.

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY\] on the 21st ult. after a protracted illness, Mr. Silas Knapp in the 64th year of his age.  He was one of the early settlers of this town, and by a faithful discharge of the duties of parent, citizen & friend, he was enabled to share largely in the respect and esteem which the world justly accords to a life of virtue.  He became early a professed follower of the Redeemer and adorned the doctrine which he professed by a most consistent Christian walk and conversation.  During his lapse to the tomb, his intellect remained unclouded to the last and when in view of his speedy entrance to the realities of the eternal world, he constantly exhibited the most unwavering faith and joyful confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ, frequently exclaiming, "My Savior is now a thousand times more precious to me than ever."  How truly might those exclaim who witnessed his calm and peaceful exit, surely "the righteous man hath hope in his death."

News Item

Notice:  Runaway from the subscriber on or about the 23d of August last, my son Henry Weager about 15 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account as I will pay no debts of his contracting.  Cornelius Weager, Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 9, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 25, 1833

Marriages

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday, the 11th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Waterbury, Mr. W.C. Riply to Miss Hannah Betts of that place.

At Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th, inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Miles Landon of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Fernett Bryant of the former place.

News Item

Under our Hymenial head last week, we noticed the marriage of Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to a Miss Liscomb of Burlington, Otsego County [NY].  In a communication we have received from the Doctor, he assures us he is not married and that we have been duped.  We therefore take the earliest opportunity of publicly contradicting the statement.

With what motive the communication was made is best known to the individual himself.  The notice came to us in as unexceptionable a shape as we could have reason to expect.  We have uniformly been cautious in inserting such notices without knowing something of the source from whence they came and in this instance, we supposed we acted with all due care. The signature of the letter was one of common occurrence and if the person intended it as a hoax, he felt disposed to pay at rather a dear rate we should think - for the letter, besides being postage paid, enclosed a fee. Taking all things into consideration we did not hesitate to insert the notice, not supposing anyone foolish enough to play off a hoax at his own expense.  

We sincerely hope we shall not again be under the necessity of contradicting the like notices.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 6, 1866

Marriages

LEWIS - HALL:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A. Hall, of Homer, N.Y., Mr. E. Douglas Lewis to Miss Emma Hall both of Chittenango, N.Y. [Madison Co.]

SNELL - CHILDS:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 1, 1966, by Rev. J.B. Stacey, Mr. Morey Snell to Miss Lovisa Childs both of Stockbridge. 

COOPER - HAMBLIN:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 20, 1865, by the Rev. P.L. Hakes, Mr. Charles H. Cooper to Miss Nancy L. Hamblin.

HESS - JOHNSON:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 26, 1965, by Rev. A.M. Lake, Mr. Bradford Hess of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Kate Johnson of Oriskany Falls.

MERCER - LEWIS:  At the M.E. Church in Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.M. Lake, Capt. W.E. Mercer of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie M. Lewis of Madison, N.Y.

STALKER - NORTON:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1865, by Rev. J.B. Stacy, Mr. James Stalker to Miss Maryette Norton both of that town.

JENKS - STEINBERG:  At the Wickwire House in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 26, 1865, by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Delancy W. Jenks of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Helen M. Steinburg of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

JENKS -MARVIN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 14, 1865, by Rev. L.V. Ismend, Benjamin R. Jenks of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Polly Marvin of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

KEECH - ACKLEY:  At East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the house of the bride's father, Dec. 27, 1865, by George Balcom, Evangelist, Major Willard Keech to Miss Francelia E. Ackley.

HITCHCOCK - PENNER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1865, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. L.E. Swan, Mr. Charles G. Hitchcock to Miss Emma I. Penner all of Cazenovia.

ALDRICH - WEBLER:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. Mr. Davis, Mr. James P. Aldrich of Litchfield, Illinois to Mrs. Harriet E. Webler of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

FAIRCHILD - HARRIS:  In Chicago Dec. 19, 1865, at Trinity Church by Rev. Mr. Cummings, Mr. N.J. Fairchild of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], and Miss Carrie H. Harris of Hamilton, N.Y.

WEST - STETSON:  In Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. Rush R. West to Miss Emergene E. Stetson both of Sangerfield.

COOK - JACKSON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at Bacon's Hotel, Jan. 2, 1866, by Rev. Mr. McFarland, Mr. Marcelon Cook to Miss Julia Jackson, both of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

MAHAFFEY - LIME:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 25, 1865, by Rev. D.G. Corey, Mr. William J. Mahaffey of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Emma Lime of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

HUMPAGE - WHITE:  At the Hecla Works, Oneida Co. [NY] Dec. 25, 1865, by Rev. F.W. Tooke, Mr. William H. Humpage of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Frank White of Hecla Works.

WILDRIG - WHITE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Jackson Wildrig of Baldwinsville [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Betsey White of Stockbridge.

WOODWORTH - MARSH:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Louis H. Woodworth to Miss Romelia L. Marsh all of Canastota.

WEST - ROBBINS:  By the same, Jan. 2, 1866, John D. West to Emogene O. Robbins all of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

SMITH - HAVEN:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Dec. 14, 1865, by Rev. Joseph Clark, Mr. William H. Smith to Miss Maria Haven both of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

HOLT:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1865, Mrs. Sarah Holt widow of the late Daniel Holt aged 74 years and 11 months.

SMITH:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 29, 1865 of consumption, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith daughter of Edward and Jane Evans, aged 29 years.

JENNE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 17, 1865, Sally [Jenne] wife of Ezra Jenne, aged 761 years and 9 months.

BAUDER:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 20, of croup, Grace [Bauder] second and only surviving daughter of James G. and Elizabeth Bauder, aged 1 year and 16 days.

MARR:  In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 28, 1865, Mrs. John Marr.

FINNEY:  At Eaton village [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 24, 1865, Dea. Sylvester Finney aged 58 years.

GUY:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18, 1865, Mr. James Guy, aged 80 years.

MARBLE:  In McConnellsville, Oneida Co. [NY] Dec. 25, 1865, Miss Lydia Jane [Marble] daughter of Richard and Emily Marble, aged 14 years and 8 months.

LEACH:  At Elkhart, Ill. Dec. 16, 1865, Mr. Adentram J. Leach formerly of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] aged 47 years.

HILL:  At Birdsall, Allegany Co. [NY] Sept. 30, 1865, Althen D. [Hill] wife of the late Truman Hill, aged 65 years; Oct. 4th, Susan E. [Hill] daughter of the late Truman Hill, aged 59 years; and at Angelica [Allegany Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Ann E. [Mathews] and daughter of the late Truman Hill, aged 43 years.  All formerly residents of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

DEWEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, Lucy [Dewey] wife of Ebenezer Dewey, aged 74 years.

GARDNER:  At his residence in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on Friday morning Dec. 29, 1865, of paralysis, Mr. Niles H. Gardner, aged about 67 years.

BRADLEY:  On Friday afternoon last, Mrs. Bradley, mother of Cornelius Bradley, who resides in a house owned by Under Sheriff Randall, about half a mile west of Oneida village [Madison Co. NY], was burned so severely that death ensued the following day.  It seems Mrs. Bradley was at work about the stove, when her clothes took fire and there being no one in the house with her, she was shockingly burned before she could get her clothing off.  One of the neighbors, probably hearing the cries of the sufferer, went into the house, but it was too late to save the unfortunate woman.  Her age was about 60 years.  Union

Vital Records, Chenango Co. NY (1879 & 1880)

Sherburne News, Sherburne NY, June 7, 1879 

Marriage

MAYNARD - BUELL:  At the residence of the bride's mother in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco and Miss Harriet L. Buell of this village.

Notwithstanding the storm, Mrs. Buell received a large number of her friends Tuesday evening, June 3d at the marriage of her daughter, Harriet L. to Mr. Robert P. Maynard, of San Francisco, Cal.  The bride, of course, was the center of attraction and never did she appear so charming as when taking upon her the marriage vow. she was attired in a pea green silk which with the orange flowers that adorned her hair and a long bridal veil set off her graceful figure to magnificent advantage. The groom is a gentleman of commanding appearance and won the admiration of all by his becoming and refined bearing.  The residence was beautifully decorated with evergreens and suspended above the portrait of the grandmother of the bride in the center of the parlor was the monogram "M.B."  The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. James Chambers. After receiving the congratulations which were numerous and hearty, the happy pair were conducted to the dining room, where, with their friends, they partook of a very sumptuous collation.  Among the guests were Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter, Warren and Isaac S. Newton, Esq. of Norwich, Albro Newton, Esq., of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, N.Y., Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray of New Haven, Ct. and Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman.  Specially noticeable was the presence of Capt. and Mrs. Newton, grandfather and grandmother of the bride.  Having enjoyed sixty-nine years of wedded life, their presence added much to the pleasure of the company.  The bride received a large number of presents some of which were very delicate specimens of the artistic skill of her numerous friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Maynard took the 8:40 train Wednesday morning for a few days visit in New York and New Haven.  After a short sojourn in Sherburne upon their return, they will proceed to San Francisco where they will reside.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 17, 1879

Deaths

H.P. Skinner a well-known and extensive jeweleryman of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence on Sunday afternoon last of scarlet fever.  He had been sick but a little over a week.

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  Between one and two o'clock last Tuesday afternoon Mr. Harry Heath a gentleman about 60 years of age, was stricken down and died from sun stroke while working in the hayfield of W.W. Evans.

The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] was largely attended on Saturday of last week.  He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery near White's Store. Friends of deceased were present from Sherburne and surrounding towns, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

News Item

Many years ago, when all west of the Hudson River was almost a trackless wilderness, Asa White and wife left his Vermont home and settled in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  He afterwards removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], where he resided until his death.  During his residence in Sherburne he had seven children born unto him, all of whom are still living and whose ages are as follows:  Richmond White, 83; Mrs. Isabell White Merrils, 79; Mr. Devello White, 78; William White, 76; Mrs. Lavinia White Carrier, 73; Mrs. Eunice White Corbin, 69; Mrs. Dr. E.S. Lyman, 65.  all still reside in Sherburne except William who now resides in Coventry and Mrs. Corbin, in Bainbridge.  Telegraph

Chenango American, Greene, NY March 4, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's brother in German [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Miles S. Hubbard of Smithville [Chenango Col. NY] to Miss Cora E. Gililand of German.

At the Spaulding House, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 25th, by Rev. John McVey, E. Darwin Tuttle of Holmesville, Chenango County [NY] and Sarah A Crittenden of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

On the 25th ult. by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Orrin Cady and Mellissa Bliven.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th at the residence of the bride's father, D.D. Raymond of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Frank U. Raymond of Norwich.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d Mary E. [Fisher] wife of E.G. Fisher, aged 60 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 22d, Mr. Smith Titus aged 81 years.

In Willett [Cortland Co. NY] of malignant diphtheria, Feb. 11th, Gracia M. [Wightman], aged 8 years, 2 months and 5 days; Feb. 13th, Freddie M. [Wightman] aged 10 years and 5 months, children of William M. and Kate R Wightman.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th Mrs. Rhoda Clarke aged 64 years and 6 months.

Mr. Peter Merrills a resident of the town of Barker, Broome County [NY] and a brother-in-law of Mr. A.W. Taft of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], went into his sap bush on Friday morning of last week between the hours of seven and eight o'clock for the purpose of doing some work there.  Not returning, a search was instituted for him and about five o'clock in the afternoon his dead body was found in the woods.  It is supposed he died of heart disease.

Mrs. Abbott the seven times married woman of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] has died at the age of eighty-eight years.  Her seventh husband, to whom she was married last year, survives her.  Her maiden name was Williams, and she always lived in that neighborhood.  She first married a man named Traux, and then she was successively wedded to Messrs. Riggs, Farrow, Wallace, Berry, Pratt and Abbott.  Her widowhood seldom exceeded a year.  She never became a mother, but many of the best citizens of Chenango County called her such, six of her seven husbands being widowers, with children ranging in number from two to a dozen. There is not half a score of families in the county but can trace some marriage relationship to her.  She was a good woman and consistent member of one of the orthodox churches. The majority of her husbands were well-to-do farmers, and it is said that she leaves a snug fortune, received from her deceased husbands.  Bainbridge Republican

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 4, 1879

Marriage

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  A pleasant wedding occurred just out from our village last Wednesday evening. The interested parties were Mr. Alexander from near Amsterdam N.Y. [Montgomery Co. NY] and Miss Deliphene Terwilliger daughter of Solomon Terwilliger of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's aunt, by Rev. F.W. Root of Dryden.

Deaths

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Calista J. Dimmick wife of Francis R Dimmick, Esq. aged 62 years and 4 months.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Our citizens were pained to learn on Saturday of the death of Mrs. Dimmick, wife of F.E Dimick, who had been sick only three days.  Her funeral took place on Monday forenoon at her late residence. She was a kind mother and an affectionate wife and was beloved by all and had many warm personal friends who regret her sudden death.

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on June 1st, Bessie [York] infant daughter of Edwin and Alvira York, aged three months.

SANFORD:  Mrs. Sanford mother of E.N. Sanford, late of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] but now of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died at the residence of Romeo Warren on Friday last.

News Items

The grave of Charles Walsworth is our cemetery a soldier of the war of 1812 was decorated by a grandson Walter Walsworth a soldier of the late war and member of Smith Post G.A.R. [Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Among the graves in our cemetery decorated were three containing revolutionary soldiers, viz:  Capt. William Church, Samuel Griffing and Aaron Phillips and two of the 1812 war, William Sherwood and Charles Walsworth in addition to those who fell in the last war. [Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1879

Marriages

KEOUGH - KINNER:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John F. Keough and Miss Elizabeth Kinier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

PARSONS - REYNOLDS:  At the home of the bride's parents, May 22, by Rev. C.H. Taylor, Mr. Charles H. Parsons of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Hattie E. Reynolds of Barker [Broome Co. NY]

JEFFREY - WALTON:  In Brooklyn at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening, May 15th, 1879, by Rev. Reuben Jeffrey, D.P. father of the groom, George C. Jeffrey M.D. to Amanda [Walton] daughter of William H. Walton, Esq.

MAYNARD - BUELL:  One of the most brilliant social events of the season occurred at Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 3d inst., the occasion being the celebration of the nuptials of the beautiful and accomplished Miss Hattie S. Buell of Sherburne to Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco.  The ceremony was performed at the residence of the mother of the bride and was witnessed by a large concourse of friends of the contracting parties.  The house was beautifully and appropriately decorated with flowers and evergreens, wrought in elegant and beautiful designs. A sumptuous collation was served which was discussed amid universal congratulations and kind wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the newly wedded couple.  Among the guests we noticed, Isaac Newton Esq. of Norwich, in company with his brother, Warren Newton of Norwich, and Albro Newton of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton of San Francisco, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray, of New Haven, Ct., Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman, Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter. The bride was the recipient of a large number of elegant and costly presents. The bridal tour will consist of a visit to New Haven, Conn., and New York City, after which the happy couple will depart for the Golden Gate where they are to permanently reside.

Deaths

WISLEY:  In Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, Henry Wisley father of James Wisley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 76 years.

SANFORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Mauy 31st Mrs. Electa Sanford aged 69 years.

YATES:  In Brownwood, Texas, May 17th, Mrs. Ella I. Yates formerly of this county [Chenango Co. NY] and granddaughter of Merritt Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 22 years and 7 months.

WILBUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th, Cora Belle [Wilbur] daughter of J.B. Wilbur aged 8 years, 7 months and 25 days.

BUTTON:  The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Button was attended at the residence of her son-ion-law, J.A. Dexter, at eleven o'clock, last Wednesday.  Mrs. Button was mother of the late Henry Button of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], also Mrs. Nelson Holmes of Groton, Mich.  She was eighty-five years old, had been an invalid and a great sufferer for many years.

HOAG:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Polly Hoag who died at Mr. Carmel's near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] was attended at 2 o'clock on the same day.

ELLIOTT:  Capt. Jim Elliott an aged citizen of Fenton [Broome Co. NY] died Tuesday evening. The funeral was attended Wednesday.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 5, 1879

Marriage

JEFFERY - WALTON:  In Brooklyn at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening May 15, 1879, by Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D., father of the groom, George C Jeffery, M.D. to Amanda [Walton] daughter of William H. Walton, Esq.

Deaths

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 1st, Bessie [York] infant daughter of Edwin and Alyira York, aged 3 months.

KEYES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 30th, Mr. John Keyes aged 73 years.

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Calista J. [Dimmick] wife of Francis E Dimmick, Esq. aged 61 years and 4 months.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. F.E. Dimmick died quite suddenly at her home at noon on Saturday.  She was taken in a fit on Thursday and was unconscious until her death.  Her funeral was very largely attended on Monday.

BUTTON:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, at the residence of her son-in-law, J.A. Dexter, Mrs. Mary Button aged 85 years, mother of N.H. Button of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Mary Button died at the house of her son-in-law, J.A. Dexter, at six o'clock last Monday afternoon aged eighty-five years.  Death came as a bearer of good tidings to the weary one, waiting so long and patiently for a release from her great suffering.  Mrs. Button was the mother of the late Henry Button, of Norwich, also mother of Mrs. Nelson Holmes of Gratten, Mich.

WILBUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th Cora Belle [Wilbur] daughter of J.B Wilbur, aged 8 years, 7 months and 26 days.

SANFORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Mrs. Electa Lewis Sanford aged 69 years.

BAGG:  In Junius N.Y. [Seneca Co. NY] May 7th, Mrs. Henry H. Bagg aged 56 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]

TOBY:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st, Mr. Martin Toby aged 67 years, 4 months and 11 days.

We cannot make it seem he's dead; / A few days since and he was here; / Now the body lies in its narrow bed. / But the spirit dwells with angels dear.

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CARTWRIGHT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] May 27th, 1879, Mr. Ezra M. Cartwright, aged 42 years.

Ezra Cartwright, lately of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, died suddenly in Smithville of apoplexy, Tuesday of this week.  He was a former resident of Smithville.

Dearest friend I canst be thou're gone? / We have seen thy form entombed / In that long and silent home / From which traveler ne'er returned.

Yes! we have seen thy noble form / In death's habiliments arrayed; / And while thy generous heart / Has forever ceased to throb / That far beyond death's alarm /Thy spirit hath winged its flight to God.

Thinkest thou that none are left, / Bitter tears to shed for thee? / Aye, let thy spirit's quickened powers / See the tears of sorrow fall, / And hear the deep drawn sigh / The sobs with which the air is rent.

Dearest friend, dost thou know / That thou hast still on earth / Friends who've watched thee, / E'en from thy birth? / Who taught thy infant feet to walk, / They prattling tongue / To lisp a mother's name?

Although thou art far removed / Beyond our earthly sphere, / Friends whom thou hast loved / Still hold thy memory dear.

Though thy body lies in the tomb, / And mingles with its mother dust, / For thee, no more, the roses bloom / Thy soul's enthroned in Heaven we trust; / and if we meet on earth no more / May we clasp hands on the other shore.

Where, when ten thousand years / Their silent race have run, / Our hymns of praise to God / Will have but just begun.

M.C.

News Item

Last week we mentioned the sad case of drowning of Wallace McConnell and N. Lee Bassett, two young men of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] in Oneida Lake on the 22d ult.  Search was kept up by the relatives of the deceased and others which has finally proved successful.  On Friday morning last the body of Young Bassett was discovered by his father, who was upon a steamer, engaged in the search.  The body was standing erect in about seven feet of water, the feet resting upon the ground, one arm was folded across the breast with the other hanging down by the side.  The face was not in a condition to be recognized, but it was identified by the clothing.  On Saturday morning the body of young McConnell was recovered by the party in search, who were on board a steamer.  In passing a certain point, one of the party left the steamer in a rowboat and in a few moments saw the body shoot up out of the water.  At the same time, it was seen by one on the steamer, who says the position of the body was upright and plain to be seen above the waist. Both bodies were taken to Utica, and the funeral was held on Monday afternoon.

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

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 8, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 31st by Rev. J.W. Mevis of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Edgar Bartlett to Miss Edith Williams all of Sidney.

At the American Hotel in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 24th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Frank Bushnell to Miss Georgie Clinton of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 25th, by the Rev. C.K. McHarg, Mr. James Bunyan of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Helen A. Davis of Middlefield.

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24th, by Rev. C.L. Wait, Mr. Ambrose C. Shipman of Macomb Illinois, to Miss Cora E. [Bowen] daughter of Mr. Levi Bowen.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, by the Rev. H.C. Meeker, Mr. Dexter Wightman of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Henriette L. Lough of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

At Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 25th, by Rev. J.H. Brown, Miss Mattie E. Bennett to Mr. Leroy Hunt of Hillsdale, N.Y. [Columbia Co.].

At Clarksville [Albany Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. R.F. Parshall of Carrollton, Mr. Lester M. Lettis  to Miss Jane A Fouward all of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 29th by Rev. D.M. Toller, Mr. Adelbert Gayler of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Amanda M Dunham of Portlandville.

At the residence of the bride's sister in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. William M. Hiller, Oct. 25th, T.H. Bilvea of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mina Thompson of Unadilla.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 25th by Rev. O.T. Moulton Harrison White of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Caroline Barnes of Oneonta.

At the M.E. parsonage in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. A. Griffin, Oct. 25th, Willard J. Houghtailing and Nancy Enos all of Oneonta.

Deaths

In Iowa City, Iowa, Sunday morning Oct. 22d, Mortimer L. Wescott aged 26 years, son of Albert Wescott, formerly of Milford village [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st October, Ella Elizabeth [Noble] wife of John H Noble and daughter of Dr. Parley E. Johnson.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 1st, Mrs. Rodney Emmons aged 41 years.

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 29th, Ezra Blanchard formerly of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] aged 48 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 30, 1879

Deaths

DELONG:  In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 20, Alanson C. Delong aged 58 years.

WILBUR:  In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 20, Polly Wilbur aged 83 years.

LUTHER:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 23, Mr. Moses H. Luther aged 72 years and 7 months.

Last Wednesday at his residence on Grove Street, Mr. Moses H. Luther died.  He had not been feeling as well as usual the Sunday before and several times during the day took morphine, as was his custom when unwell.  He accidently took an overdose and soon lost consciousness.  It was so long before he could be aroused and being in a very weak state, it was impossible for his physician to save his life.  Mr. Luther has been a resident of this village about 30 years. during the last ten years of his life he had been continually failing, suffering from palsy and probably would not have lived a great while, even if he had recovered from this last prostration, being over 70 years of age.  He leaves a wife in this village, two sons, G.R. Luther in Iowa and W.H. Luther in Wisconsin, and one daughter in Cincinnatus, Cortland County [NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1822, 1860, 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 3, 1822

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Quinlan, Mr. Franklin Eldredge of Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] son of Barnabas Eldredge, Esq. to Miss Eliza Van Dyke eldest daughter of Mr. John Van Dyke of this town.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. George Chrysler son of Mr. Mathias Chrysler, to Miss Sally Low daughter of Mr. Peter Low, all of the former place.

In Colchester (Connecticut) Doct. Simeon Marsey of Canajoharie (Montgomery Col.) [NY\] to Miss Sarah Otis daughter of Deacon John T. Otis, of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 17, 1822

Deaths

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 10th inst. William Blass Jun. son of William H. Blass, aged 17 years 7 months and 23 days.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mr. James Cannon, Jun.l aged 35 years, son of Col. James Cannon.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 5, 1860

Marriage

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Rev. David L. Pendell, Mr. A. Le Grand Sanderson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Edna J. Hiland of the former place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 12, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Charles H. Signor of Homer, Cortland County [NY] to Miss Carrie J. Paris of the former place.

Death

The following particulars of the recent child murder at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] were furnished us by Coroner Robinson.  James Kenyon is an Englishman, aged about 54 years, of rather intemperate habits.  Five years ago, while laboring under an attack of delirium tremens, he attempted suicide by cutting his throat but unfortunately did not succeed.  Last week, he was at work in a hop yard in Richfield, showing a disposition to assault another person employed in the same yard.  Word was sent to Almon Ames, overseer of the poor of Richfield, who had previously had Kenyon in charge, that he must take him in custody.  On Monday morning last Mr. Ames took the fellow home with him and thought he would set him at work on his own place.  Mr. A.'s son Calvin was there with his wife and an only child, a boy just a year old.  Kenyon was left alone in the house with the two women and this child, when he seized upon the latter and by repeated blows on the floor killed it.  The skull was badly broken.  This occurred soon after he came to the house. The Coroner's jury rendered a verdict of "willful murder."  It is hardly necessary to add that Kenyon is, or pretends to be, deranged. That he is possessed of a temper the most ugly and devilish is very evident.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 19, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. George Case of Factoryville, Tioga County [NY] and Miss Elizabeth Houghtaling of Oneonta.

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 6th, 1860, Mrs. Hannah Northrup wife of Robert Northrup aged 64 years.  She died trusting in God.  Her friends deeply feel her loss, but trusting in God, they shall find His "grace sufficient" for them.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 26, 1860

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday evening, the 23d inst. after an illness of three hours, Mr. Edward Wright aged 56 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 21st Marvin Edmunds aged 16 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 22, Alexander B. [Perry] son of Jesse Perry, aged 2 years and 7 months.

At Gilboa Schoharie County [NY] on the 5th inst. of typhoid fever Robert Weismer aged 52 years.

Mr. W. was one of the oldest and most respected residents of Gilboa.  For years he carried on an extensive business and was well and widely known as a man of the strictest integrity and most honorable principles. Few men in the town commanded more respect or had more ardent and devoted friends.  In all the relations of life, either in his business walks or in his family circle, he was distinguished for his excellent qualities.  His death is a severe loss to the town, and a painful affliction to a large and interesting family, some of whom are now prostrated by the same disease which caused his death.  May God in his wisdom lay his healing hand upon the bereaved sufferers and spare them to offer consolation and support to the sorrowing widow and the youthful members of the broken flock.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 18, 1879

Marriage

Our "elegant" friend, Elliot Danforth Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] perpetrated the following in his 4th of July speech at Sidney Plains [Delaware Cop. NY]:  "Five years ago today on the village green in your sister village, Bainbridge, I delivered an oration which resulted in my leading to the marriage altar, within six months from that time, one of Chenango's fairest daughters.  I mention this as a Fourth of July incident, which in my history at least, will probably never be repeated. That was a union of hands and a union of hearts.  Today we are to speak of a union of States."

Deaths

Henry P. Skinner for some ten years past a businessman here, died of scarlet fever Sabbath noon.  For a few years past, he had been of delicate constitution, and it required only slight disease to produce death. The funeral Tuesday afternoon was in charge of the Masonic Order, and representatives were present from neighboring lodges. The fire department and Dakin rifle association also turned out as organizations.  Mr. Skinner leaves a wife and three children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. As an enterprising upright businessman, he will be greatly missed.

Harry Heath a farmer living near Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] was found dead yesterday in the hay field. As he was alone at the time of his death, the cause is as yet unknown.  It is thought to be a case of sunstroke.

Judge Paddock, of Malone [Franklin Co. NY], who occasionally visits at Mr. Mears's, lost a twelve-year-old son, Henry [Paddock] by drowning Tuesday.  Fred, another son, was severely injured a few days since by falling form a tree.