Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1854)

 Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, December 6, 1854

Marriages

In Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], Nov. 19th, by Rev. O.M. Legate, Rev. C.D. Burritt of Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] to Miss O.I. Randall of Camden.

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 1st, by Rev. Mr. Fulton, Mr. Samuel H. Ward of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Ansil of New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] Nov. 28th, at the residence of her son, Dr. F.M. Adams, Mrs. Lydia Adams aged 87 years.  Her remains were taken to Jeffe3rson County [NY] for interment.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, December 13, 1854

Marriage

In Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, by Rev. B.I. Ives, Mr. Ephraim Nash to Miss Jane Jenkins both of Auburn.

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday the 12th inst. Edwin Coolidge, aged 4 years, only child of H.A. Coolidge.  The subject of this notice was a remarkably active and interesting child.  Truly, "Death loves a shining mark."

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday the 6th inst. Mrs. Martha A. Norton aged 44 years.

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday the 5th inst. Dr. G.W. Cook.

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The death of Rev. Elisha L. Abbott which occurred at Fulton, Oswego Co. [NY] Sunday evening the 3d inst., is an event [that] awakened sorrow in many hearts on both sides of the globe.  His remains were brought to New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] and buried.  Owing to the severity of the storm, no funeral services could be held at that time.  Arrangements were made however to have funeral exercises appropriate to the occasion at Woodstock on Thursday the 20th inst. at 10-1/2 o'clock, A.M. the sermon will be preached by the pastor of the Baptist Church, Rev. Mr. Fulton.  The Rev. Dr. Leonard will deliver an address, probably also the Rev. Mr. Simmons of Fulton.

Soon after Mr. Abbott became a disciple and a minister of Christ, he devoted himself to the work of Christian missions.  Receiving an appointment from the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, he went to Burma where he labored mostly among the Karena with great zeal and very remarkable success.  But he was compelled by the failure of his health to leave the field and come to a more congenial climate, not to recover, as the event has proved, but to die.

During the nearly nineteen years of his missionary life, this good man has accomplished much for God and the heathen and though there will be great mourning in India, when they hear of his death, yet there and here, his memory will be blessed.

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On the 5th inst. of typhoid fever, at Burlington, Iowa, Elisha A. Nickerson aged 16 years, only son of Elder James Nickerson of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, Dec. 20, 1854:  We copy the following notices of the death and funeral services of Elisha AS. Nickerson from the Iowa State Gazette:  Mr. Nickerson was a brother-in-law of Rev. Mr. Johnson, and, at the time of his decease, was residing in his family.  He was an amiable and promising youth, just entering upon early manhood.

He had come to our city to spend a season with his friends and to enjoy the advantage of our university, of which he had been a faithful student during the present session up to within a few days previous to his death and had become much attached to the institution and especially interested in the Eonodelphian Society connected with the same of which he had become a member.  Being naturally of a strong constitution and never scarcely sick a day in his life, none could more reasonably than he have expected to have shunned disease and enjoyed long life.  But He who doeth all things wisely here ordered that he must die.  His disease was typhoid fever, of a most malignant form.  Suddenly he was cut down, while yet in youth and full of strength.

The blow will fall like an avalanche upon his aged parents in a distant State, of whom he was an only and devoted son.  May He who tempers the storm to the shorn lamb shield them in this tempest of affliction.

To the afflicted family of his brother in this city, who watched over him so anxiously in his sickness and now so deeply mourn their loss, and to those parents, who have yet to know of the calamity that has befallen their loved and only son, we tender our warmest sympathies.

The funeral services of young Nickerson were largely attended by the citizens and members of the university on the 7th inst. at the Baptist House of worship, conducted by Rev.'s Gasner, Salter and Cowles.  At the conclusion of the services, the procession was formed in front of the church, being led by the bearers and the corpse and then the carriage of the family mourners.  Next in order, and as among the chief mourners of the occasion, came the members of the Eonodelphian Society, and then the professors, teachers and pupils of the several departments of the University, about one hundred in all.  In the rear followed the carriages of citizens and friends who had joined the funeral march to share in the solemnities of the occasion.  Meanwhile the bell of the university toiled forth loudly and solemnly its knells of mourning and as the large procession wound through the streets and up the College Hill to the gate of the grounds, the scene was solemn and imposing in a high degree.  In front of the college the members of the Society and School parted form the procession and entered the edifice to resume their duties. The carriages, however, moved on with the corpse and proceeded to the family tomb of Judge Mason, where the body was temporarily deposited to await orders from the parents, either for its burial in this city or removal to the family graveyard in New York.  

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, December 27, 1854:  The remains of Elisha A. Nickerson reached this place last Monday morning from Burlington, Iowa, where he died on the 5th inst.  His funeral was attended yesterday, at half past ten o'clock A.M. at his father's residence.  A sermon on the occasion will be preached next Sunday afternoon in the Baptist church.  [Elisha A. Nickerson, d. 5 Dec. 1854, buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, NY]

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, December 20, 1854

Marriage

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Puddock, Mr. Z. Paddock, Jr. of Waverly, Tioga Co. [NY] to Miss Rachel S. York of Oxford.

Deaths

In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], on the 12th inst. Dea. Joel E. Keeler aged 57 years.

In Cassville, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 7th inst. after a brief illness of brain fever, Miss Abby L. Budlong, aged about 20 years.

The Chenango Telegraph, states that a man named Wentworth was found dead on Tuesday morning last on the tow path of the canal about one mile from North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  He left one of the taverns in that village on the Sunday evening previous during the storm and probably died from cold and exposure some time in that inclement night.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, December 27, 1854

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by Rev. D. Williams, of Madison, Mr. E. Allen of Green Castle, Ind., to Miss Mary E. Roberts of Cazenovia.

On the 21st instant, by Rev. H. Bannister, Mr. George N.Tackaberry of Morrisville [Madison co. NY] to Miss Lucretia E. Shapley of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

At the Annas House in DeRuyter village [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 24, by C.H. Maxson, Esq. Mr. Benjamin F. Reynolds of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lucetta Sherman of DeRuyter.

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 30th ult by the Rev. Mr. Gray, Mr. Granville Richardson and Miss Helen Saunders all of Nelson.

Deaths

 In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 19th ult. Norman Humphrey aged 66 years.

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 5th inst., Mrs. Laura [Case] wife of David Case, aged 68 years.

In Delphi [Madison Co. NY], Sunday morning, Dec. 2d, Dea. Moses Savage aged 85 years.

In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] on the 21st inst. of congestion of the brain, Dr. E.G. Messinger, aged 48 years.

Aaron Abbott a revolutionary soldier, died at New Canaan, Mass., on the 9th inst. at the age of 96 years.

Death of Judge Joseph Grant:  Judge Grant died at his residence in this city [Oswego, Oswego Co. NY] yesterday at the age of 84 years.  He was one of the old residents and a leading man of the city for more than a quarter of a century.  He was a worthy, upright citizen and a liberal promoter of public religious and benevolent objects and goes down to the grave ripe in years, leaving behind an example of good works for the benefit of a large circle of kindred and friends who will long cherish this memory.  Oswego Times

Waters Family Reunion, 1879

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 13, 1879

Waters Family of New York State

In the year 1798, Capt. Joseph Waters, who had served his country in the Revolutionary War, removed with his family from Tolland Co., Conn. (Hebron being their native place) to this State and settled in the town of Franklin, Delaware County [NY].  Of a family of eight children, three sons and two daughters lived and died in that vicinity and were in turn laid with the parents who had long before preceded them to the quiet rest of the village cemetery.  The third son, Russell [Waters], came to Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] in 1808, being then twenty-one years old, and having taught school for a year or two at the East Corners, now known as Coventryville; purchased the store owned by Dea. Noah Richards, which then stood upon the site of George Miner's present residence [in 1879].  October 10th, 1811, he was united in marriage to Roxey, daughter of John Miles, an early settler of the town, and for a few years occupied a house just west of B. Miles tavern, and which some of us remember was "gone to decay," and torn down a few years since.  In the meantime, Mr. Richards had bought and was living upon a farm a short distance south of the "corners;" had built a commodious dwelling house and made various improvements upon it.  (By the way the first settlement made upon said farm was by Capt. Juliand, father of Joseph Juliand, 1st, late of Greene, and in a log house a few rods below where the present [in 1879] "old red house" stands the latter was born).  Dea. Richards purchased it of Mr. Juliand; Mr. Waters of Deacon Richards in 1819 and spent the rest of his life in the pleasant home by the brookside.

In 1816, Epaphras [Waters] youngest son of Joseph, and a soldier of the War of 1812, followed his brother Russel to Coventry, married Harriet [Throp] daughter of Rev. Charles Thorp, pastor of the church at that time and for a while lived near his brother, but when Mr. Thorp accepted a call to another parish, he purchased the homestead of him and remained upon it over forty years, when his family, being broken up by death and marriage, he sold to Mr. Morgan, the present occupant [in 1879], made his home with his children for a few brief years and died at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. L. Yale, of Guilford, and was buried in the old churchyard at Coventryville, April  1873, aged 78.  Of his family, Charles Thorp [Waters], his eldest son, died when the bloom of a few summers had marked his years, while the youngest child and only son was in 1858, at the age of fifteen, suddenly killed by a falling tree. The father's heart was almost broken by this blow, for many fond hopes were centered in the idolized and promising boy.  The gentle mother, bore silently her grief and scarce a year had fled, ere she was laid to rest reside her darling Willie.  Catharine [Waters] the second daughter, married Dr. Seely of Woodhull, N.Y. and died at that place in 1868.  Two daughters are now living [in 1879].  Anna Waters, following her brothers, came to reside here, and in 1824 married Moses Miles (son of John) and died in May 1860, leaving one daughter.

Of the family of Russell, three daughters and one son are living.  Two sons and a daughter died in infancy.  One fair, gentle girl, Ann Eliza [Waters], remembered through the long years for her sweet face and quiet manners, died suddenly, February 1839, at the age of nineteen.  Charles Russell, quite early entered the store of his cousin, William Waters, of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], and as the result of faithful service and upright character, became associated with him in his business, and life seemed very bright before him.  But there came the sudden conflict with the triumph of disease, from which tender ministrations or prayers could not save, and the record is made "died March, 1856, aged 27 years."  At the earnest request of friends with whom he had so long resided, his remains were placed in the new and beautiful cemetery of that place.  Long before, in 1835, at the age of 48, the father had died.  During a successful business life, he also gained the confidence and esteem of his townsman and was elected to office in both town and State.  But in the prime of manhood he was taken away, leaving his family and affairs to the guardianship and direction of his son-in-law, Charles Pearsall, who has ever since resided upon the old homestead.  How well he has done, how faithfully cared for and attended to the interests of the family, their love and respect for and confidence in him, attest more than words.

The widow of Mr. Waters survived him 38 years and died at her old home in 1873, aged 84.  In October following, the oldest daughter, wife of Hon. C. Pearsall, died, causing a sad vacancy in the family circle.  In 1876, he married Mrs. R. Durham and within the year has removed to a cozy cottage across the "Brook," leaving the "old red house" occupied by his Frank C. Pearsall, and to this same home where so much pleasure and sorrow has been shared, the surviving members of these three branches of the Waters family were, Thursday, October 9th invited.  It seems a singular coincidence, though unnoted at the time, that it came within one day of being the anniversary of Russell Waters and Roxey Miles, who were married 68 years ago.

No lovelier day could have been desired.  the forests were glorious with the rich tints of autumn, the sky wore its softest blue, and the sun had the warmth and glow of summertime.  Before noon the guests had arrived and met with a warm welcome form F.C. Pearsall and lady. The rooms were beautifully decorated with evergreens, while the loveliest ferns and flowers graced tables, stands and brackets.  It seemed wonderful that so many had escaped the early and severe raid of the frost.  Above the portrait of C. Pearsall, which looked upon us from the walls of the dear old parlor was the "Welcome Home" tastefully wrought with evergreens.

With recounting the games of "I spy," and "blindfold," had there "In the days when we were young," with reminiscences of days sad, or glad, the hours sped quickly and ere we were aware, the summons came to repair to the dining room, and here the mysterious workings of the culinary department were brought out in perfection.  We cannot enumerate and we will only say that the tables were beautiful with flowers, tempting with all that could be desired for food, crowned and apples, pears and grapes.

In honor of the distinguished artist present, George W. Waters of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], two paintings were brought from the "chambers" and placed conspicuously upon the walls of the dining room.  One a landscape, the other a portrait.  As it was that of a "maiden fair," it might have been designed as the ideal of his boyhood dreams.  If so, they have culminated higher than his youthful imagination pictured, as the pleasant face of the lady by his side proved.  This detracts not the least form the talent of the youthful aspirant, for his first attempts were pronounced "very good."  As they rested within their framework of green, we thought - so the laurels of fame are entwining themselves about the later productions and name of our artist.  

As all things have a beginning, so this dinner began by asking the Divine blessing upon it, and after doing unbounded justice to all the good things and injustice to ourselves, there cane also the ending. An appropriate and fervent prayer was offered by Rev. L. Yale. then all repaired to the sitting room and parlor again.  Then came music: B.F. Taylor's exquisite poem "The Magical Sole" very finely and feelingly sung by Mrs. Lockwood; a song or two by Misses Anna and Fannie Benedict, followed with others by Mrs. L. all joining in chorus.  At last good wishes and goodbyes and the day was over.  Three generations were present.  All of the first are "over the river."  These were guests unseen, but we felt their presence.  We remembered the dear uncles and aunts, the sweet young faces that grew so strangely beautiful in death, the bright, pleasant faced boy of ten, Charlie, son of George Waters, so recently drowned in Cazenovia Lake and knew there were heartstrings vibrating over and anon to a wall of sorrow, but the lips echoed it not, or added one note of sadness to the day's enjoyment.

Those present allied to the three families by birth and marriage were--

To Russell:  Our entertainers - Hon. C. Pearsall and wife, Frank C. Pearsall and wife, and daughter Mamie.  Guests:  Mrs. Roxey Waters Benedict, Unadilla; John P. Thorp, Esq., Mrs. D.E. Waters Thorp, Coventry; George W. Waters, Mrs. Sarah Waters, Little George Whitman Waters, Elmira; Dr. J.E. Bartoo, Mrs. Florence Thorp Bartoo and little sons Ralph and Dwight, Coventry; Leroy W. Treadway, Mrs. Emily Treadway, Columbus, O.; Mrs. Ella Treadway Stoughton and son, Charlie Stoughton, Greene; Peter H. Parker, Mrs. Addie Pearsall Parker, Anna and Charlie Parker, Coventry.

To Epaphiras:  Rev. Luman Yale, Mrs. Hannah Waters Yale, Miss Hattie Yale, Guilford; Mrs. mary Waters lockwood, Miss Kittie lockwood, Eau Claire, Wis.

To Anna Waters:  W.H. Benedict, L.A. Miles Benedict, Miss Anna M. Benedict, Miss Fannie Benedict, Coventryville.

Others not present:  Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Treadway, Charles W. Treadway, wife and two sons, Athens, Pa.; Arthur, Lavern Holmes, and Merwin, sons of Rev. L. Yale, Willie Waters Lockwood, Eau Claire, Wis; Misses Mabel and Jennie Waters, Elmira, N.Y.

May blessings rest upon all who contributed to make the gathering so pleasant at the old homestead.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1880)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 13, 1880

Marriage

BOYD - STILSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] February 7th, by the Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. George W. Boyd of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Sarah A. Stilson of Masonville.

BYINGTON - MARTIN: Charles Byington of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and Miss Hattie Martin of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] were united in wedlock at the residence of the bride's parents in the latter place on Wednesday last, and they at once left for Syracuse where Mr. B. is in business.

Mr. Editor:  We would like to notice in our village journal the reception given Mr. W.R. Price and wife on Wednesday evening of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Graves.  A very pleasant time was enjoyed.  Mr. Price is a man who has sojourned among us in the past.  We know him to be a man of the right stamp, and from what we read of his wife in the Putnam county Standard, we believe he has made a wise choice. She is a lady very highly spoken of.  the many friends and presents that clustered around the bridal altar, proves the high esteem in which she, as a lady and teacher, was held.  We think they are well matched, both in form and character.  May their days on earth be many and their life be that of the just, which shineth more and more unto the perfect day.  E.H.

Deaths

HARRIS:  Suddenly in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], February 7th, Mr. Beriah Harris formerly of Colerain, Mass., aged 89 years, 6 months and 14 days.

SMITH:  At his son-in-law's, Mr. Silas Smith, in Fairview District, Fresno County, Cal. January 18, 1880, Simeon Smith, brother of Giles Smith, aged 73 years, 8 months and 12 days.  

BRISBIN:  John Brisbin a prominent official of the D.L.&W. Railroad, died at his residence in Newark, N.J., of dropsy on Tuesday, Feb. 4th, aged sixty-one years.  He was born in Sherburne, this county [Chenango Co. NY], in 1818, and when a young man went West for a time, then returned to Pennsylvania, where he acted as paymaster for a canal company, taught school to support himself while studying law, was sent to congress, became assistant counsel for the D.L.&W. R.R. Co., afterwards superintendent and then president, which office he held about seven years, and then resigned to fill the duties of counsel.  During the building of the D.L.&W. Road through this valley, Mr. Bisbin was present and became generally acquainted with the citizens of his native county.  Brisbin, formerly East Greene, was named after him soon after the railroad commenced operations.  Oxford Times

McCARTHY:  Miss Kate McCarthy, daughter of Charles McCarthy, of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], while in depression of spirits, induced from a term of illness, wandered from home last week Wednesday night and was found frozen to death in the ice of the Susquehanna River the following morning.  She was twenty-two years of age.

CLARK:  Many old friends will regret to learn of the death of the venerable Alfred Clark, father of William W. Clark of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], which occurred at the residence of his son-in-law, J.J. Noyes, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon last.  An honest man and a good citizen, he has gone to his reward at the ripe old age of upwards of ninety years.  His funeral will take place on Thursday at 11 a.m. Chenango Union, Norwich

JUDD:  Rev. Charles W. Judd, a late missionary from India, and formerly of Tioga County [NY], came to this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] last fall to take up his residence here.  He had but a short time to stay, for early this morning a dispatch from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., brought the sad intelligence of his sudden death.  In the short time he had lived in Binghamton, he had won the high esteem of many, particularly those of the Methodist churches, where he has upon several occasions lectured.  Deceased was about fifty-one years of age, and during his entire life had served in doing excellent work for his Master.  He was in every way a Christian gentleman and an earnest worker. Leader, Binghamton.

AXTELL:  Barbourville, Delaware Co. NY:  The scarlet fever is raging here.  Mr. L. Axtell's two little boys were taken sick, and the youngest one died on Monday.  The other one is getting better. Several others are sick and the indications are that the fever will go through the neighborhood. [Harry E. Axtell, 15 May 1877 - 1880, age about 2y, buried in Barbourville Cemetery]

Vital Records, Delaware (1835), Otsego (1862) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 11, 1835

Death

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d Oct. Last, John Riley in the 95th year of his age.  Mr. Riley took an active part as a soldier in the old French war and held the office of lieutenant during the Revolutionary war.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 18, 1835

Marriage

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 5th inst. by Richard M. Goodrich, Esq. Mr. William Huntington to Miss Penina Roode, both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 2, 1835

Marriages

In New York on Tuesday evening, 17th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Eastburn, the Hon. Churchill C. Cambreling to Phebe [Glover] daughter of the late John J. Glover.

On the 22d ult at Fort Jackson [St Lawrence Co. NY] on board of canal boat Genesee, E.B. Briggs, captain, Mr. Thomas Maynhood of Saratoga [Saratoga Co. NY] to Mrs. ---, a widow lady from Ohio.  The lady came on board at Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] and the gentleman at Jordan [Onondaga Co. NY], strangers to each other.  After a long courtship of one hundred and forty-three miles, they proceeded to tie the nuptial knot, a magistrate at Fort Jackson officiating.

In Brooklyn on Thursday 19th ult by the Rev. Doct. Coulter, Mr. Jonas Winchester of the firm of H. Greely & Co. publishers of the New Yorker to Miss Susan H. Stoey all of Brooklyn

Deaths

At Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Ira Bixby, Esq in the 33d year of his age.  "Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered."

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d of Nov. after a lingering illness, Mrs. Eunice [Whitaker] wife of Mr. Benjamin Whitaker, aged 53 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 9, 1835

Marriages

At Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] in this county on Sunday evening the 28th November last by the Rev. Mr. Manning, Mr. David Wait of Sumner Hill, Cayuga Co. [NY] to Mrs. Sarah G. McCray of the former place.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th Oct. last, by the Rev. D. Waterbury, Mr. Stephen M. Betts of the firm of Ripley & Betts, Merchants, to Miss Mary E. [Coleman] daughter of Charles Coleman, Esq.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 16, 1835

Marriage

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenton, Mr. Hiram Thomas to Miss Susan Winslow, all of the above place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 23, 1835

Marriage

On Thursday the 17th inst. by Rev. John Graham, Mr. John Erkson of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Ann [Hamilton] daughter of Robert Hamilton esq. all of the same place.

In Prattsville, Greene County [NY] on the 8th ult. Mr. Thomas Reynolds to Miss Mary Ann Frayer.

Death

On Wednesday morning last at his residence in Walton [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. Benjamin North.  The deceased as left a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn their loss.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 30, 1835

Deaths

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] ont he 26th inst. Church Bagley aged 17 years, son of Mr. Eli Bagley.

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At his residence in Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday the 18th inst., Dr. Gaius Halsey in the 44th year of his age.

Dr. H. had long been lingering under an organic affection of the stomach and liver, and it was evident to himself and to those conversant with the nature and tendency of his affection, that his earthly career was about being brought to a termination.

The subject of the foregoing notice had been in the practice of his profession in Kortright for about eighteen years and by his uniform success in the capacities of physician and surgeon had rendered himself among the most eminent of his profession.

Dr. H. possessed talents of no common order, which were highly improved by his taste for reading and reflection.  As a kind, affectionate and humane physician, he was generally beloved.  In his practice he obeyed the calls of the indigent as well as of the affluent.  In his domestic relations of life, he manifested the most satisfactory evidence of his disinterestedness and attachment to those to whom he was connected by the kindred ties of husband, father, friend and neighbor.

In this dispensation of a Supreme Being, Death has severed the ties which bound husband to wife and rendered four children orphans.

His funeral obsequies were performed before a numerous and attentive audience on Sunday the 20th inst., by the Rev. William McAuley, from Job xxx, 23.  And if the countenance is any index to the heart, all present showed how deeply they were interested in the loss of the deceased.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 2, 1862

Death

In this village, March 25th, Mary Francis [Brewer] daughter of Mary and Alexander Brewer, aged 1 year, 2 months and 8 days.

News Item

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 26, 1862:  The battle at Newbern, N.C. told more fearfully upon the citizens of our county [Otsego Co. NY] than any other engagement during the war.  Many of the members of Co. I of the 51st Regiment were from this county.  Lieut. George D. Allen of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] was killed and Charles G. Roberts of Cherry Valley, mortally wounded.  Lieut. Allen was a young man of talent and energy and by his activity and upright conduct had endeared himself to an extensive circle of friends.  From the commencement of our difficulties, his whole heart was in the cause of his country and the willingness with which he met an early death in its support is the best evidence that his sentiments were deeply fixed.

Charles G. Roberts, of this place, at the breaking out of the war, resided near Fairfax Court House, Va. but was sent north by his father to avoid being impressed into the rebel service.  He resided when here with Elijah Eaton of this village.  when found, he had a bayonet stab in the neck and bullet wound in the side from which he has since died.

Capt. R.D. Johnson was seriously wounded.  Among the wounded we also notice Cyrus A. Powers and Rufus Pettie, we believe of Westford; and George Chase, we are informed, of Westville [Otsego Co. NY].  We notice also that the following members of Co. I were wounded:  R.E. Sperry, George Kane and J.B. McKitchen, but whether any of them were residents of this county we are uninformed.

Vital Records, Broome (1838), Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 25, 1838

Marriage

At Bridgeport (Conn.) on the 17th inst. by the Rev. G.S. Coit, Edward Tompkins, Esq. of New York, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY, to Mary E. [Cooke] daughter of Joseph Cooke, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Joshua K. Mooers aged 21 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 1, 1838

Marriage

At Delhi, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] on the 10th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Judd, Mr. William Fuller of Augusta, Georgia, to Miss Augusta [Root] daughter of Gen. E. Root.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 8, 1838

Death

Died at Greenville, N.C. on the 30th of Sept. after an illness of nine days, Mr. Seth W. Stoddard aged 28 years, eldest son of James Stoddard 2d of Lisle, Broome Co. N.Y.

He graduated at Union College in July 1837, and in September he revisited the south, having previously spent a year in Virginia.  During the present year he resided at Raleigh, N.C. and the last of August removed to Greenville to take charge of the Academy in that place.  He had discharged the duties of his station but three weeks, when he was attacked by the prevailing disease of the climate, a bilious fever, and soon fell a victim.

To his friends and bereaved relatives, the event was as unexpected as overwhelming.  His personal appearance and manners were peculiarly calculated to win the affections of all.  To a mind of a high order, were united decision and energy of character and an amiable and affectionate disposition.  Over all these a Christian spirit shed a bright luster, and he died as he lived trusting in the merits of a Savior and with a firm attachment to those truths which have been for years the guide of his life. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and designed to enter the ministry, but death has blasted the hopes of his friends and destroyed his prospects of future usefulness.  His death in the prime of life and when nearly prepared to engage in his profession, is one of those mysterious events, the reasons of which lie hid in the counsels of the Almighty.  To Him let men bow in humble resignation.  To all the members of the family, the shock is one of unusual severity.  He was a dutiful son and affectionate brother and felt that his parents, now in the winter of life, were committed to his own peculiar care.  But he is taken from the evils of life and now rejoices on high.  Of him it may be written, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 22, 1838

Death

Died int he town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th instant, Reeding G. [Broas] only child of widow Broas in the third year of his age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 29, 1838

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. R. Fox, Mr. John Nimmons to Miss Cornelia Andrus, both of Binghamton.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 28th inst. by the Rev. David D. Gregory, Mr. Nathan Lee to Miss Elizabeth Jackson.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 27, 1879

Marriages

MERCHANT - HARRIS:  At the residence of the bride's father, A.G. Harris, Nov. 25th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. O.D. Merchant of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. Harris of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HOPKINS - COOK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. Jay D. Hopkins to Miss Mary L. Cook, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DILLENBECK - BARBER:  At the Crandall House in Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.] November 6th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Ray Dillenbeck of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Veliria A. Barber of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

CRANDALL - EVANS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, by Rev. J.B. Santee, Mr. Harrison Crandall of Truxton, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Fiora A. Evans of Preston.

GRISWOLD - SPICER:  At the Scofield House in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Noyes E. Griswold to Miss Lillie Spicer both of Coventry.

LLOYD - LLOYD:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 14th, by Rev. H. Robinson, Mr. Thomas H. Lloyd to Miss Mary A. Lloyd both of Bennettsville.

GRAHAM - GRISWOLD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Charles Graham of Afton to Miss Frank Griswold of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

ATHERTON - ISBELL:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 23d, by Rev. W. Scott, Mrs. Miles Athertonu to Miss Louie Isbell, both of Holmesville.

PECK - LEWIS:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. George C. Peck of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Libbie M. Lewis of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

WILSON - HOLLIS:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 13th, by Rev. J.D. Bloodgood, Mr. William H. Wilson to Miss Jessie Hollis, both of Butterntus.

ADAMS - BROWN:  In Deansville, Nov. 17th, by Rev. L.D. White, Mr. Evans Adams of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Millie S. Brown of Deansville.

Deaths

WOODS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 10th, at the residence of her son, N.B. woods, Mrs. Lucinda Woods wife of Hiram Woods, aged 82(?) years.

WILKINS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Mr. David Wilkins, aged 83 years.

CAMPBELL:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 14th, Mr. Horace A. Campbell Aged 75 years.

BETTS:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, Mr. Lyman Betts aged 73 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

THOMPSON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Mr. Alfred Thompson aged 66 years.

UNDERHILL:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 7th, Mrs. Betsey Underhill aged 69 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango (1847), Otsego (1880) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 20, 1847

Marriages

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. J.N. Chamberlin, Mr. Richard Se to Miss Sarah Marsh both of that place.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.S. Mitchell Mr. George Hopkins of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca Hall Union Vale, Dutchess Co. [NY].

Deaths

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th of October, Benjamin R. Havely aged 18 years.

In Westmoreland, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 7th inst. of typhus fever, Miss Abay M. Marr, sister of George W. Marr of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 19 years.

With painful feelings, we announce the death of this estimable young lady. She was a resident of our village, and at the time of her death, was on a visit to her relatives in Westmoreland, where she was overtaken by the disease that snatched her from the embrace of her friends and hurried her to the grave.  All who knew her, will bear testimony to her amiable character and her many virtues and will unite in deeply mourning her untimely death.  She was known to be cherished with feelings of the most ardent friendship and esteem.  A uniformly kind and gentle disposition strongly endeared her to all. The friendship that was felt for her was real and unaffected.  It was a silent tribute paid to her virtues and her worth.  To her numerous kindred and relatives, her loss is irreparable.  The most cherished and beloved of their number in the morning of life has been suddenly taken from them forever.  A shining ornament has been stricken from the circle in which she moved, and a place made vacant which she alone could fill.  In contemplating her death, we feel in all its force, the truth of the saying "that death loves a shining mark," and may well exclaim, what shadows we are and what shadows we pursue!

At his father's residence in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult, William N. Billings, aged 22 years.

He was a youth of more than common talents, of a kind disposition and was aging in his manners.  He had just entered the study of law under favorable circumstances and was held in high estimation by all who knew him.  He has left a Father, Mother and two Sisters to mourn his early death.  He descended to the grave calmly and with a firm hope of eternal life through the merits of the Redeemer.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 4, 1880

Deaths

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 7, 1880, Edward W. Hall aged 58 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Feb'y 18th, Amos F. Wickwire in the 77th year of his age.

At Middleport, Niagara Co. N.Y. Feb. 25, 1880, John ----ing  formerly of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

At Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 27, Ellen [Moak] wife of Jacob Moak, aged 71(?) years.

At Maple Grove [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 22, William Baldwin aged 62 years and 4 months.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13, Mrs. Sophia Staley aged 76 years.

In New York, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. M. B. Hicks, Benjamin G. North, formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], after a short illness in the 37th year of his age.

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], Feb 26, after an illness of twenty-four hours, Paul Hillman [Greene] eldest son and last remaining child of Herman E. and Fannie Hillman Greene, aged 4 years and 3 months.  This is the last of three interesting children which have been taken from this family within a month past by a singularly fatal disease in which death appeared in the attack.  "Where is the flock that was given thee; thy beautiful flock?"

On Friday evening last, as the Albany and Susquehanna railroad train which left Albany at 3:50 P.M. was nearing Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY], one of the forward pony truck wheels suddenly broke, throwing the engine from the track.  Mr. [John Henry] Ostrander the engineer, whose residence is at Oneonta [Otsego co. NY] was so badly injured that he died on Sunday. [d. 29 Feb. 1880, aged 50y]

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In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] March 1st of pneumonia, Mrs. John C. Spafard formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY], aged 72 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperatown, NY, March 11, 1880:  Death of John C. Spafard:  This gentleman, a native of Otsego [County NY] and at one time a prominent citizen and local politician--having been Supervisor of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], a candidate for County Clerk, Member of Assembly in 1853--died in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] where he had long resided on the 4th inst.  He was a gentleman of most excellent qualities of head and heart.  His wife, a few years older than himself, died only the week previous.  The Utica Herald says:

John C. Spafard, one of Utica's oldest citizens, died in this city yesterday, aged 66 years.  The deceased for many years was an accountant in the Utica Savings Bank.  For some time past he held the office of assistant treasurer of the bank and was a faithful official.  He was a quiet man, who devoted the greater part of his life to his business and took no active part in public matters.  His wife died Sunday of this week.  The death of the husband within a few days makes this a peculiarly sad case.  Two children are left, Mrs. A.D. Barber, Jr. and Charles E. Spafard. They will receive the sincere sympathy of a large number of friends in their double affliction.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1808, 1825)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 2, 1808

Death

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] the 25th ult. Mr. Asaph Adams, in the 48th year of his age, of a consumptive disorder.  Mr. Adams, through life sustained the character of an honest, useful and valuable member of community.  He was a kind husband, a good parent, a pleasant companion and an obliging neighbor.  A bereaved widow and nine children are left to mourn their loss.  Among the mourners the Editor claims a place.  An acquaintance of nearly thirteen years has endeared the memory of a man who was ever cheerful and pleasant and the circumstance of packing a bundle of papers inscribed "Asaph Adams Class," for about 624 weeks successfully, is sufficient, independent of his numerous good and amiable qualities, to engrave his name on a retrospective and grateful heart.  He died with a confidential though humble dependence on the infinite merits and complete atonement of the Savior of mankind.

His body sweetly sleeps in Earth, / Until the great and second birth; / Then cheerfully, we hope, he'll rise, / And greet his Savior in the skies.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 9, 1808

Deaths

New Orleans, Mar. 4: It is with regret we record the death of John Ward Gurley, Esq. late Attorney General of this Territory, who fell in a duel with Philip L. Jones, Esq. yesterday afternoon.  He was shot dead the first fire & Mr. Jones received a flesh wound in his leg.  His death is sincerely regretted by his numerous and respectable acquaintance and friends.

Died in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst, Mrs. Luriama Hubbel consort of Mr. Lemuel, Jun. of a putrid nervous fever, in the 24th year of her age, leaving a disconsolate partner and one child, as a pledge of their mutual affection. She was a daughter of Mr. David Chapin of Richmond, Massachusetts.

Elopement

About two months since, my wife Katy [Wolcott] left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation.  This is therefore to forbid any person, whatever, trusting the said Katy, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debt of her contracting after the first day of February last.  William Wolcott, April 9, 1808.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 16, 1808

Marriage

Married, int he town of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], on the evening of the 8th instant, Mr. Daniel Smith to Miss Eunice Brown.

Death

At Hebron, Conn. on the night of the 2d inst., Miss Hannah Horton, daughter of Mr. Ebenezer Horton, aged 20(?).  The circumstances of her death are as follow:  In the evening she retired to rest and as is supposed, left a candle burning by her which communicated to the clothes.  Sometime after the family were alarmed by the scent of fire.  Her brother went into the room, found the bed on fire and called her to awake, or she would burn to death. But no answer being given, he rushed into the flames, pulled her out, but she was asleep to awake no more!  It is hoped, that this will prove a serious caution to all against a similar disaster.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 23, 1808

Death

On Friday last, as a daughter of Mrs. Bacon of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] was passing through a field where her brother was burning brush, her clothes accidentally caught fire and burnt her in a most shocking manner.  Her brother instantly ran to her assistance and stript off her clothes, with which her skin came also, and led her to the house. She survived about 26 hours when, in the most excruciating pain, she breathed her last.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 30, 1808

Elopement

Whereas my wife Sarah [Babcock] has eloped from my bed & board and wholly refuses to cohabit with me; this is therefore to forbid all persons from trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting and also hereby forbid all persons harboring or employing her, on penalty of the law.  William Babcock, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], April 29, 1808.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 14, 1808:  Whereas my husband, William Babcock, has made this manifest that I fled from his bed and board, I therefore say he had neither of them of his own when I left him.  His house and shop he had disposed of, likewise the cow and heifer, that was lent me by my father, was sold at public sale, to answer his unwise debts; he being in a habit of being from home a great part of his time, and out of his business and drinking strong liquor to excess; and leaving me unwell, with two small children, without wood or fire, money and other necessaries, except what was furnished for me from my fathers' house.  Sometimes, when he was at home, he would be intoxicated by liquor or passion, and threaten to kill himself by night and day, which frightened me and many others, by which means I have greatly suffered, and have lived with him in hopes of a reformation by his promising he would reform and being very unwilling to break up my family and disgrace my children.  I can make appear by many, when I left him, that I told him if he would settle his business and be steady and provide ma a home of his own, I was ready to return to him, if it was his will.  I have resorted to my father's house, upon furtherance, with my two little babes, by my said husband's consent, with what furniture my father had lent me. As to his forbidding anyone employing or trusting me on his account, I think was quite needless.  I have full employ, as unwell as I am, to take care of my two babes, and as I am sure, I could earn ten dollars at my loom and wheel was I well, in less time than I might spend to get trusteed one dollar on his account where he is known; to try to be trusted where he is not known, I should consider it dishonest. I am therefore determined to do the best I can, until such time as I can see a prospect of his doing better. Be pleased, Ladies, to beware of his flattery, lest he should deceive you, as he has me.  Sarah Babcock, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], May 12, 1808

News Item

We have taken some pains to ascertain the names and ages of those offices now in the army, who were in our revolutionary war, together with the number of years they served their country during and since that memorable event. We apprehend the following to be pretty correct.

Name	Years of Service	Ages
General Wilkinson	25	56
Colonel Burbeck	28	55
Colonel Hunt	25	55
Colonel cashing	25	49
Lieut. Col. Freeman	20	56
Lieut. Col. Kingsbury	31	50
Lieut. Col. Sparks	20	46
Major Pike	25	57
Major Porter	28	50
Major Bissall	20	53
Major Stoddard	16	45
Captain Whittley	19	54
Captain Beall	15	52
Captain Ray	13	48

At least eight of the above named gentlemen entered the revolutionary army as Privates.  Ten of them retired with commissions at the commencement of peace; none higher than the grade of captains, except the general.  Four of them at that period were either non-commissioned officers or privates.  It may be said, that these officers have grown grey in the service of their country.  Natchez Gazette

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 19, 1825

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday, last, Mrs. Hannah Cannon, consort of Col. James Cannon, aged 71 years.

At Leesville, Schoharie County [NY] on the 11th instant, Miss Joanna Beekman, daughter of the late John Beekamn of that place and granddaughter of the Hon. William Beekman in the 15th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 10, 1825

Marriage

Married on the 4th inst. by George Clyde, Esq. Mr. Joel Gillet to Miss Charity Finch both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY] on the 9th instant, Martha [Barnett] daughter of Melancton and Mary Barnett, aged one year and eight months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 24, 1825

Marriage

On Monday last by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Joseph Calder, Jun. to Miss Ellen Keeling, both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY]

Vital Records, Cortland (1849), Otsego (1873) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 1, 1849

Death

Mr. Gideon Cady of this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] while chopping in the woods last week, was struck on the head by a falling tree and killed.  His body was not found until Wednesday morning of this week.  The position in which the body was discovered, the appearance of the ground around it, each indicates that he must have struggled hard before death ensued.  About three weeks ago, near the same spot, Mr. Dennison of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] had his arm so badly fractured by the limb of a tree as to require amputation.  "In the midst of life, we are in death." New Berlin Gazette

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 8, 1849

Marriages

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. William NH. Pearne, Mr. George McHallany and Miss Charity Algar all of the former place.

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 7th inst., by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Storrs Boynton and Miss Sophia Persons all of the above place.  the Printer was duly remembered.

News Item

Boy Lost:  Left the House of his father in Cohoes, N.Y. [Albany Co.], on the 27th of May last, a lad named Archibald Love, aged 12 years, rather small for his age, light hair and rather thin, has a scar on his left cheek, occasioned by the bit of a cat.  The middle finger on the left hand has been cut off on the joint near the hand.  He had on when he went away, a striped and mixed cotton roundabout and pants.  to any person giving information to the editor of this paper, or to his father, Malcom Love, at Cohoes, N.Y., that will lead to the recovery of the boy, dead or alive, a liberal reward will be given.  Editors west, favorable to the cause of humanity, will please notice the above editorially.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 15, 1849

Marriages

In Elliottville, Cattaraugus Co. [NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. Sylvester Cowles, Mr. Enos Persons of Bradford, McKoen Co., Pa., and Miss Mary Blair of the former place.

In Georgetown, Madison Co. [NY]\ on the 6th inst. by Rev. R. Persons, Jr., Mr. Joseph S. Lawten of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] and Miss D. Electa Brown of the former place.

Deaths

In Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] on the 25th September, John N. Spour son of Mrs. Homer Greenman, in consequence of being caught between the cars when connecting them together, aged 19 years.  In the midst of life, we are in death.

Oft alas! the tear of sadness / Glistens in the mother's eye, / Yet those tears will change to gladness, / If the Savior, Christ, be nigh.

In Scott [Cortland Co. NY], on the 23d ult. of inflammatory croup, Josephine Louisa [Knight] only daughter of Philander and Electra L. Knight, aged 2 years 10 months and 14 days.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 22, 1849

Marriages

In Edmeston, Otsego Co. [NY], by Elder S.G. Jones, Mr. Hiram Right to Miss Emily Chase.

In the same place, by the same, David Colgrow to Miss Jane Bennett.

In the same place, by the same, Sylvenus Colgrow to Miss Nancy L. Dye.

In the same place, by the same, Warren Colgrow to Miss Mary Bennett.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 3, 1873

Deaths

Aug. 29:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] of consumption, at the residence of his brother, O.A. Edwards, John Edwards, Jr., aged 42 years.

The funeral of John Edwards will be held from the residence of his brother on Broad Street this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock under the direction of the Masonic order. Rev. Wm. H. Hiller of Butterntus, officiating.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 10, 1873:  Quite a large number of Masons attended the funeral of John Edwards, Jr., on Tuesday, 2d inst.  Laurens and Butternuts Lodges were largely represented.  The occasion was rendered very imposing by the attendance of the Butternuts and Morris bands.

Aug. 31:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] of heart disease, John Thomas aged about 75 years.

We, as well as the many friends of Bishop Tuttle, regret to learn of the death of the twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle.  It will be remembered that it is but a few months since we chronicled the death of the little boy, under most sad circumstances.   Kittie Tuttle was buried at Salt Lake City, August 20th. the Bishop being absent at the time and unable to reach home.  The family have the sympathy of numerous friends in Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 17, 1873

Marriage

Sept. 11:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Henry E. Briggs of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Alta S. Burdick of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Aug. 5:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Miss Emily F. Wright aged 20 years.

Aug. 16:  In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Ella Frances Sloan, aged 9 years.

Sept. 1:  In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Mary A. Sibley aged 38 years.

Sept. 2:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Jacob Olendorf int he 80th year of his age.

Sept. 5:  In Greensboro, Georgia, Gertrude [Warner] wife of J.B. Warner, and daughter of Richard Franchot, Esq. of Schenectady [Schenectady co. NY].

Sept. 7:  In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Polly Stanton, aged 64 years, 7 months and 11 days.

Sept. 9:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Gracie [Hubbell] only daughter of A.R. Hubbell, aged 2 months and 21 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 17, 1873

Deaths

We learn that Mr. Harvey Strong, an old and well known resident of the village of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence last week, aged about 76 years, and was buried last Sunday.  His funeral was largely attended by the Masonic Fraternity.

Robert F. Hume of West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] was on a freight train going down the Hudson River Railroad on Wednesday night, Sept 3d.  He had a lot of sheep and was on his way to New York.  On the train reaching Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], he got out of the caboose and by permission of the brakeman, entered a box car, which was attached to the train and laid down.  At Hyde Park he was first missed.  Search was made for him at Poughkeepsie through the line of cars, but no trace of him could be found, save a cane picked up in the box car where Hume was last seen.  Suspicion of foul play was at once entertained, and a reward of $100 offered for any information concerning his whereabouts.  In the search by his friends, the body of Mr. Hume was found in the Hudson River, near Hudson, on Saturday evening, Sept. 6th.  No bruises were found on his body.  It was thought that he was standing in the car near the door and when the train started he was thrown into the river.  His remains arrived at his late residence in Burlington, on Monday the 8th inst.  He was about 37 years of age.

Samuel Brown died at his father's (John Brown) residence in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] last week and was buried last Sunday, aged 27 years.  His remains were followed to the grave on the farm in the family burying ground by a large family of relatives and by a large number of Masons and neighbors.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 24, 1873

Marriage

Sept. 11:  At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.M. Chamberlin, Charles M. Morton to Ella D. Deming.

Sept. 11:  At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.M. Chamberlin, Homer Bilyea to Ida M. Bassett.

Sept. 14:  At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. D.L. Pendell, William Potter of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive E. Barton of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Sept. 3:  In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Elizabeth Kenyon, aged 46 years.

Sept. 9:  In Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Emeline V. Wright aged 44 years.

Sept. 13: In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs.  Hannah Smith aged 92 years.

Sept. 21:  In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] Ansel Tuller, aged 67 years.