Vital Records, Cortland County, NY (1850)

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 14, 1850

Deaths

At McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY], March 11th, Mr. Coman Cheats aged 20 years.

The death of this young man was very sudden and unexpected.  On Friday he took his dinner as usual and went to his employment in the Mill.  Late in the afternoon, Mr. Austin, his employer, found him insensible upon the floor.  He was taken up and a physician immediately called.  But no efforts to save his life were availing.  He lingered in this unconscious state until Monday morning at 6 o'clock, when he expired.

All was done for him by the kind friends among whom he dwelt that could be done, and particularly by the family with whom he resided.  An own son could not have called forth any more anxious solicitude and tender care, and for this the father repeatedly expressed his thanks and desired that some public testimonial might be given that he was not unmindful of the kindness and sympathy that he had received in his affliction and the interest and care taken of his dying son.

The affliction will be very severe to his family, as they reside some 30 or 40 miles distant.  His father arrived on Saturday evening and remained with him until he died.  But who can tell the feelings of that father as he pursues his lonely way with the body of his son to his anxious and afflicted family?  or of that mother, and sisters, and brothers, when the lifeless remains of the son and brother arrive at their desolate abode.  May God give them strength sufficient for their day.

With regard to the character of the young man, we have only to say that his disposition was amiable, kind and obliging, and he had gained in an unusual degree for a young man, the respect and confidence of the community in which he dwelt and endeared himself to those who knew him more intimately by his obliging and generous disposition.

As he was industrious, of a good business tact, enjoyed good health, and possessed a fine constitution, he looked forward to the future with hope and perhaps would have realized, as far as any are permitted to realize, the consummation of his earthly plans.  But now suddenly the whole is changed and changed forever!  Oh, what are our anticipations of future earthly good? What all our earthly plans?  How suddenly may they be cut off!  How soon perish!

"Oh how fleeting! Oh how cheating! / They're like the mists of wintry weather, / Gathered in an hour together, / And as soon dispersed forever."

It is to be observed that this is but one of a series of providences of this character in this neighborhood.  Three young men, in as many months, within a mile and a half of each other, have thus suddenly fallen.  And if we reckon years that are past, the providence is still more marked.  Let me be permitted to ask this question affectionately of this numerous and interesting class or our population.  Is there not some meaning in all this?  Oh, today if you will hear His voice harden not your hearts.  For while the Lord thus speaks from his throne, He speaks still invitingly from his word.  For the spirit and the Bride say "come."  And let him that is athirst "come." And whosever will let him take the water of life freely.

E.B. Fancher

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At Little York [Cortland Co. NY], March 4th, Mrs. Floretta Warner aged 24 years.

The deceased has been a great sufferer, especially for the last 4 or 5 months.  During her painful hours she often remarked that she was ready and willing to leave this world of sorrow and pain for that where disease and anguish never enter.  A few hours before her death, she seemed easy and remarked she thanked God that she could live a few moments free from pain.  The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church in Preble [Cortland Co. NY] and a very appropriate and interesting sermon by Mr. Ives, the Methodist minister of Preble Corners, was preached from Deut. 5, 29.  She regretted that she had swerved away from duty and her manner of living had brought a wound on the cause of Christ.  Yet, she felt that God for Christ's sake had forgiven her sins, and she was ready and willing to leave this world of pain and trouble and be with Christ which was far better.  She leaves two children to wander through this unfriendly world, without a mother's watchful care, a mother's tears and empathy in the hour of trouble.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 28, 1850

Marriage

In Georgetown, Madison Co. [NY], March 5, 1850, by Rev. R. Persons, Mr. Benjamin Wesgate and Miss Betsey Crumb both of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego (1825/26), Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 27, 1825

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. Mrs. Kezia Holt in the 91st year of her age.  She had been a member of the church rising of sixty years and was very much esteemed for her exemplary and good conduct.  Had 60 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren, and had lived to see the fourth generation.

At Sharon [Schoharie Co., NY] on the 19th inst. Mr. Hezekiah Calkins, aged 61.  He has left a numerous family to mourn the loss of a husband, a father, and a brother.  The church is called to mourn the loss of a worthy member and faithful servant of Christ.  But since our loss is his infinite gain, we cannot mourn as those that have no hope, for we believe he died as he lived, a Christian in heart and in life.

In the village of Bethel, Ontario County [NY] on the 15th instant, George D. Stewart, Esq. aged forty-three years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 3, 1826

Marriage

Married on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. John Spreaker to Miss Nancy Swain both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mrs. Adna Eldredge in the 91st year of her age, consort of the late Edward Eldredge.

At Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Monday morning the 26th ult. Mr. Judson Thomas, aged 22 years, a highly respectable youth of an unblemished character and is deeply regretted for his public and private virtues.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 24, 1826

Marriages

On the 11th inst. by the Rev. Andrew Oliver, Mr. Alexander Van Horn of Danube [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Conklin of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Bellinger, Mr. Seth Eldredge to Miss Emma Cook daughter of Mr. Richard Cook, of Sharon.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, Mr. James Davie to Miss Sally Sissam.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 31, 1826

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by Elder Sawin, Mr. Stuben Clyde to Miss Susan Sherman.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rexford, Mr. John Moore to Miss Margaret Friz.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 12, 1880

Births

South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  George Ford has taken a gentleman and lady to board.  Their weight together was fifteen pounds.  George and Cary are happy, and all their friends rejoice with them.

South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Among the later arrivals in town is a little grandson of W.T. Gage. l He is a welcome visitor.

South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Oren Wightman is a happy man.  It is a boy.  

South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY: Benjamin Miller rejoices over another one in his family circle.

Marriages

JOHNSON - DYER:  By Rev. Hurd of Knoxville, Pa., March 3d, Munroe Johnson of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Dell R. Dyer of Woodhull, Pa.

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Rev. T.P. Halsted united Mr. Ken Wheeler and Miss Mary Jewell in the holy bonds of matrimony at the residence of Hiram Jewell, Wednesday, March 3d, at 5 p.m.  The presents were numerous and costly.  The happy pair left for Binghamton and other places to visit friends. A long life and a happy one is our wish.

Deaths

Oscar Tensler of Thurston [Steuben Co. NY] was killed on Wednesday of last week, while working in the woods.  A limb fell on his head, crushing his skull.  He lived only thirty minutes after the fatal blow.  His age was 37.  He leaves a wife and three children.

Richard Kilpatrick, a well-known and respected farmer, died near South Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] February 23d, aged fifty-four years.

William S. Foote, hardware merchant and postmaster at Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], died Tuesday aged about fifty-six years.  He has spent an active business life and his decease is regretted.

A man by the name of Pollard, about a mile west of this village [Marathon, Cortland Co. NY] fell down in a fit on Wednesday and died soon after.  He was in the cellar when attacked.  Help was called and he was removed to the room above and a physician summoned, but all of no avail.  He died soon after.  He was about sixty years of age.  [possibly Richard Pollard, 18 Dec. 1823 - 3 Mar. 1880, buried Marathon Cemetery]

Another about the same age, at Texas [Oswego Co. NY], about five miles from here, by the name of Jones while out after wood, was attacked in a like manner and died soon after.  He spent the day, Saturday, in Marathon, as well as usual.  Binghamton Republican

Nineveh, Broome Co. NY:  Joel Wedge an old resident of this vicinity, died last week Wednesday.

Nineveh, Broome co. NY: Fletcher Moon died last Saturday evening.  His funeral was held at the house, Tuesday of this week.  he was buried in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Gregory an old and esteemed inhabitant, died on Thursday, and his remains were taken to Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] for burial.

Vital Records, Otsego (1809), Broome (1875) Counties, NY

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 18, 1809

Death

Died, at Herkimer village, on the 1st inst. after about four weeks illness, Gaylord Griswold, Esq. in the 42d year of his age.  He was justly esteemed for his social virtues and in his death the village has lost one of its best friends, the town and county an active and useful citizen, and the bar one of its brightest ornaments.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 25, 1809

Whereas Betsey [Van Brockler] my wife, did on the 23d ult. elope from my bed and board, without any just cause of provocation; this is to forbid any persons harboring or trusting her or her child on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after the date hereof.  Jacob Van Brockler, Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] March 2.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 1, 1809

Marriage

In the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by elder Bostwick, Mr. Ira Wheeler to Miss Lucerne Murdock, all of that place.

Death

Died in this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst., at the advanced age of 70, Mr. Joseph Sprague.  He sustained the character of an honest, upright and useful man.  In him the neighborhood have lost a valuable citizen, his religious friends a good member, and his family a kind parent and benefactor.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 8, 1809

Death

At Canaan [Columbia Co. NY], March 6, Mrs. Lydia Whiting, consort of John Whiting, Esq. and daughter of Christopher Leffingwell, Esq. of Norwich (Conn.) leaving an affectionate and disconsolate partner and six children, the pledges of their once mutual affection.  the afflicted survivor may well say;

"Off from my side the dearest half is torn, / The rest lies bleeding and but lives to mourn."

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 29, 1809

Marriage

Married at Metcalf Hill in this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the 16th inst, Mr. John Dowse to Miss Violate Pabody.

Union News, Union, NY, May 7, 1875

Death

On Friday, a son of Mr. Sidney White aged ten years, who lives in Windsor [Broome Co. NY] was instantly killed while walking over a pile of lumber at Pulse's sawmill.  He stepped on the lower log of the pile and it rolled from under his feet throwing him backwards, and the logs above being loosened, rolled down upon him crushing him and breaking his neck.

News Item

On Saturday, 24th inst., Ann Canan of Apalachin [Tioga Co. NY] complained that her husband, Edward Canan was deranged and had threatened violence.  An officer was sent for her husband for the purpose of talking to him in order to test his sanity, and he became satisfied that he was deranged.  Mrs. Canan made the proper affidavit and the court made out a warrant against Canan for threatening to kill.  He was arrested and in default of bail, was sent to the county jail at Owego [Tioga Co. NY].

Union News, Union, NY, May 14, 1875

Deaths

Thomas A. Sedgwick, a well-known citizen of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died at his residence on North Street about one o'clock last Sunday afternoon, in the fifty-seventh year of his age.

Margaret Quick, aged 99 years, three months, and fifteen days, died on Monday last in Oakland [PA] about three miles from Susquehanna Depot [PA].

Union News, Union, NY, May 21, 1875

Marriage

CARMAN - OWENS:  At the Abwadcta House in Union, N.Y. May 17, 1875, by Rev. O.M. Martin, Ellis Carman to Miss Alice Owens, all of Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.

News Item

Mortimer Livingston, son of our neighbor John Livingston, having graduated in Columbia College Law School and passed his examination, was last week admitted to the Bar by the General Term of the Supreme Court in the City of New York.  Although possessed by inheritance of such ample fortune as to render the labor of active practice for subsistence unnecessary, yet he is not willing to lead a life of "inglorious case," but designs devoting himself sedulously to practice.  Of good legal stock, he ought to succeed.  His father, admitted in 1847, has ever since practiced in New York.  His paternal grandfather, Peter Livingston, whose ancestors removed from the Hudson River to Schoharie County [NY] and subsequently, in 1836 to that part of the Susquehanna Valley opposite Apalachin in this county [Broome co. NY] where he purchased a homestead, still occupied by descendants, was a valuable and highly respected citizen.  His maternal grandfather, Gabriel Winter, was graduated at Columbia College in 1802, was admitted to the bar in 1805, and from that time until February, a period of fifty-seven consecutive years, continued an uninterrupted practice in the city of New York.  His maternal great-grandfather Joseph Winter, who was also a lawyer, practiced and died there, and was known as the owner of a small farm between Pine and Wall Streets, the cobble stone house upon which is still remembered by some of the older inhabitants.  The Winters came from England more than 100 years ago, and the Livingstons near Edinburgh, in Scotland, 200 years ago.  Mortimer designs devoting himself to Railway Law and Practice as a specialty.

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

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, April 1, 1880

Marriage

In the Presbyterian Church at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. F.H. Seeley, Ashton W. Caney of Ilion [Herkimer Co. NY] and Miss Jennie E. Crumley of the former place.

Deaths

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] March 11 of consumption, Mary [Burton] wife of John Burton, aged 30 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], March 14 of pneumonia, William Bailey aged 51 years.

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] March 12, of pneumonia Julia E. [Deitz] wife of William Deitz, aged 46 years and 11 mos.

At Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], March 16, Mrs. Mary McIntyre sister of Dr. E.E. Houghston.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 22, Henry Birdsall aged about 40 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 4, Meribah [Hinman] widow of the late Eben Hinman, aged 71 years.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, 1880, Russell Warren aged 83 years and two months.  Mr. W. lived and died on the farm on which he was born.  he was an excellent and successful farmer, prompt in all business matters, liberal to the poor, a strict observer of the Sabbath, and a firm believer in the great truths of Christianity.  He had the respect and good will of all his neighbors.  He was the last but one of the older race of the Pierstown Warrens.  A sister, Mrs. Johnson, survives him.  Mr. W. was four times married, the first and fourth wife and the second and third ones being sisters.  All were members of the Baptist church of this village.  He leaves four children.

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In regard to the man, Benjamin F. Benson who last week met his death at Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY] and whose wife resides at Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] the Telegraph of that city says:

The above party registered at Devendorf's hotel Saturday afternoon and remained there until 11 o'clock Monday morning, when he told the proprietor that he would return in half an hour and pay his bill.  But he failed to call.  Yesterday afternoon, he, in company of Lorenzo Welker was walking on the P.H. & B.R.R. track, when they reached a point about one mile west of Pleasant Valley and when reaching a culvert that is on the farm of Samuel J. Landis, Benson told Welker that he was a cattle broker and said that he was going to sell Mr. Landis some cattle.  Welker walked down the steps to the culvert first and Benson started and fell from the top to the roadway beneath, a distance of 18 feet, striking on his head which rendered him unconscious.  Mr. Landis and Dr. McLaury, of Pleasant Valley, were summoned.  Benson was carried to Mr. Landis' home, where he remained unconscious until this morning, when he died about nine o'clock.  Dr. McLaury says he thinks the cause of his death was concussion of the brain, as only a slight bruise is to be seen on the right side of his face.

There was a hole made in the ground by his head, five inches deep.  It is rumored that he has relatives living at Clinton Corners and in Dover.  Coroner Frost brought the body to this city and will hold an inquest Tuesday morning at ten o'clock.  A trunk left a Devendorf's Coroner Frost took in charge and opened, but could not find anything to identify the man, only a lot of soiled clothes being found. 

In its issue of the next day the same paper says:  The man Benson, who died from injuries received on the P.H. & B.R.R. Tuesday by a fall from a bridge, is supposed to have met his death under suspicious circumstances.  A man in whose company he was at the time of the injury is absent0 from town and a warrant has been issued for him. 

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 4, 1880

Marriages

FOSGATE - TRACY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 25th, by Rev. D.R. Carrier, Mr. Frank M. Fosgate of Norwich and Miss Bertha A. Tracy of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

WINSOR - WINSOR:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Merritt L. Winsor of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Carrie L. Winsor of the former place.

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The surprise given to K.E. Bunnell and wife on the tenth anniversary of their marriage, was a genuine one.  The presents were elegant and appropriate and good feeling everywhere manifest.  May their friends never be fewer than now.

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Variety Wedding:  Quite a nice family festival took place last Thursday at the house of George Miller in South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  It was the crystal or, as called by card, variety wedding of George and Amanda Miller.

Since they had been prevented by severe sickness of one of the party from celebrating their 10th anniversary, they concluded not to let the 15th pass unnoticed.  Therefore on Jan. 29th, favored with beautiful weather, a host of relatives, neighbors and friends gathered there in the afternoon, to the number of fifty or more, to congratulate them upon the happy return of their marriage day, not forgetting some little offerings as tokens of their good will, which certainly was as pure as the crystal vases.  The assembled multitude were hospitably treated to a bountiful repast, carefully prepared, and at the conclusion of the feast, a poem written for the occasion, was read by one of the guests.  The evening was spent in friendly conversation and many good wishes were bestowed on the worthy couple at the parting. 

Deaths

LAMB:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 25th, Hon. Truxton G. Lamb aged 68 years.

SEELEY:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 19th, Mrs. Ely Seeley aged 62 years.

ABBEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 18th, Mrs. Mahala Abbey aged 80 years.

GREEN:  Abbie S. [Green] wife of Charles H. Green, a former resident, and daughter of Mr. Charles Walker, of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], committed suicide at Rixford, Pa., on the 27th ult. by taking morphine.  The deceased had been in poor health for some time.  Among other troubles was a brain affection and she had acted strangely at times. We have seen a letter form the physician who attended her, in which he states the facts as given above and denies the rumors that the family were in destitute circumstances, which led the lady to commit the rash act. Her age was 45 years and she leaves four children.

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Three funeral in a few days have occurred in our vicinity.  Grace Owens aged 20 months, died of scarlet fever.  Mrs. Rosealthea Coon was buried on the 27th ult, and Mrs. Betsey Place on the 28th ult.  The Place family have buried four of their number in six months.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1855)

 Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 4, 1855

Marriages

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] March 26th by Rev. William Clarke, Mr. Rufus Weaver of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Almira Bryan of this village.

By the same, March 27th, Mr. Jeremiah Bump of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sophia R. Fitch of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. T.L. Clarke, Mr. D.L. Mulliner of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ann Chesebro of Cazenovia

On the 20th ult by Rev. J.W. Armstrong, Mr. W.B. Herrick of Baldwinsville [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte E. Foot of Phoenix, Oswego County [NY]. 

Deaths

At Ithaca, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.] on the 28th ult. Martin Root, aged 31 years, son of Charles and Abagail Root, of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

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At his residence in Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] on the 26th ult., Nehemiah Huntington aged 79 years.

At a public meeting of his neighbors, held the following day, Perry G. Palmer, Esq. was appointed Chairman and James Barnett Secretary.  The following resolutions, offered by Gerrit Smith were spoken upon by several persons and unanimously adopted:

Resolved:  That the death of Nehemiah Huntington, who has resided in our village nearly 48 years, is a fit occasion, not only for expressing as we do most sincerely, our sympathy with his excellent wife and nearest friends, but a fit occasion also for speaking of his virtues, for impressing our hearts with their value, and for honoring the memory of the wise and good man, whose life so beautifully illustrated those virtues.

Resolved: That our deceased neighbor was a Christian, not in words only, but in deeds also; an eminent example of truthfulness, sincerity, modesty, prudence, trustworthiness, benevolence and peace making.

Resolved: that we bid ourselves, our children, and our children's children, never to forget Nehemiah Huntington; his pure and honest life, his kindness to his fellow men, and his humility before his God.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 11, 1855

Marriage

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. E.G. Andrews, Mr. Joseph F. Crawford to Miss Betsey [Porter] daughter of Mr. Ebenezer Porter of Cazenovia.

Death

Joseph Centreville was executed at Plattsburgh [Clinton Co. NY] on Thursday for the murder of his sister-in-law.  He requested that a brass band might perform while the "ceremony", as he termed it, was going on.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 18, 1855

Death

Mr. John H. Parmely, as aged and respected citizen of Munnsville [Madison Co., NY], suddenly dropped dead upon the floor beside the bed of his sick wife on Sunday the 1st inst.  Mrs. Parmely, his wife, who was aged 70 years, had been for a long time unwell, and her death was daily looked for.  His constant watching and over excitement had enfeebled him and shortly before he died, he had hastened for a doctor to attend her, being alarmed by symptoms of her failing.  He had just returned and was standing by her side, when he fell and expired.  His death was followed on the succeeding day by that of Mrs. Parmely, which took place within a period of less than twenty-0four hours.  Democratic Reflector

News Item

Riot in Oxford

A riot occurred at his place yesterday, among the Catholics, while assembled in their church for worship.  It appears that one of the faithful had bene married by a Protestant clergyman, and, in consequence thereof, he was excommunicated.  Yesterday, he, in company with a Protestant friend, entered the church, whereupon the Priest, Father Callan, ordered him to be put out, which order was faithfully executed.

At the door a fight commenced in which the Priest is said to be implicated.  The exercises in the church were suspended and the crowd adjourned to the nearest hotel where a most general fight ensued between the Protestants and Roman Catholics in which the latter came off second best.

No firearms were used, nor any lives lost, though many persons were badly injured in the affray.  The Priest was arrested and is now in custody, as are also several of the rioters.  All is quiet this A.M. The examination of those arrested is now proceeding.

Later:  The Priest has, with several others, been held to bail in the sum of one thousand dollars to keep the peace.  He has since been taken with a Supreme Court writ for private damages by one of his countrymen.

Much excitement still prevails.  Several more arrests are to be made this P.M.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 25, 1 855

Deaths

In the town of Fenner [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th inst. Mr. Edward Root aged 61 years.

He was at the time of his death an Elder in the Presbyterian Church in this village and was highly esteemed.  He came into this vicinity nearly forty years ago from Connecticut.  He was one of those energetic men who convert the wilderness into a fruitful field and are prospered in their ways. The love of God and hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ comforted and sustained him in his passage to the grave.

Morrisville, Madison Co. NY:  The little son of Mr. George E. Cummings of this village, an only and a deeply cherished child, three years of age, while playing on an upper floor of the barn on the premises where Mr. C. resides, Thursday of last week, fell through a doorway a distance of twelve feet to the ground, striking upon its head on a plank and causing its death after about twenty-four hours intense suffering.  [George Daniels Cummings, d. April 13, 1855, aged 3y]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1862)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 2, 1862

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Charles J. Alger to Miss Roxy A. Spencer both of Oneonta.

News Item

Capt. R.T. Johnson of the gallant 72d Regiment is home for a short time for the benefit of his health and to recruit more men for his company.  We are glad to see (says the Delaware Republican) that he is in good spirits and, although his wound, received at Williamsburg, is not yet healed, in nearly as good health as when he led his company, the first offering of Delaware County, out from among us.  Since that day, what momentous events have marked the history of our country!  The brave boys who followed his leadership have won laurels, and on one hotly contested field, sealed with blood their devotion to the Constitution and the Union.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 16, 1862

Marriage

At the Hotel of Mr. Barton in East Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d of July, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. George P. Parish of Oneonta and Miss Rulannah Chamberlain of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Coronel Dr. Thomas J. Bailey was called on the 5th inst. to hold an inquest upon the body of John Curtis, an aged citizen, lately resident in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], near Ambler's Settlement.  From the testimony before the Coroner's Jury it appeared that deceased was 68 years of age; that he had been for several years afflicted with aggravated hernia, which caused him much distress; that for three days previous to his death, he had eaten nothing and had grown weak, and during that time he had heard the intelligence of the death of a favorite grandson; that he got out of bed about 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, put on his pants and shoes and started for the kitchen.  His wife awakened and alarmed, went into an adjoining room for a light and when she and her aroused daughter reached the kitchen, Mr. Curtis was found upon his knees, his throat cut from ear to ear, the windpipe and carotid artery complete severed.  His razor lay upon the floor.  He died in a very few minutes.  Dr. Gibson was the physician in attendance.  The verdict of the Jury was, suicide in a fit of mental abstraction.

Dr. Bailey held another inquest in the afternoon upon the body of Gaius C. Brooks in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].  The evidence showed that Mr. Brooks had for some time past been troubled with short breathing and palpitation; that he attended the celebration in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, and stayed until after the fireworks.  The last that was seen of him on that day was about 11 o'clock at night, when he was noticed walking homeward, very slowly, in the road near Coxville.  He was found dead in his bed next morning near 6 o'clock, his body yet warm.  He was not heard to enter his house, but there is no doubt that he went directly home.  A supper which had been placed upon a table for him had been partially eaten.  Dr. Blin Harris, (Drs. Baker and Beecher attending) made a postmortem examination of the body.  From his testimony the jury rendered a verdict of death by enlargement of the heart, occasioned by a mass of fat three inches in length in the cavities of the heart.  Mr. Brooks was in his 67th year.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, july 30, 1862

Deaths

Killed in battle, near Richmond, Va. Alonzo Jenks of Laurens, Otsego Co., N.Y., a member of the 61st Regiment and son of John G. Jenks of Laurens.

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Died near Humbolt, Tennessee of fever contracted while camping in a swamp, Benjamin B. Comstock of Laurens, Otsego Co. N.Y.

"By feeble hands their shallow graves were made; / No stone memorial o'er their corpses laid.  / In barren lands and far from home they lie, / No friend to shed a tear when passing by."

Laurens weeps for her honored dead.  She is called to mourn the loss of one of her noble sons.  Benjamin B. Comstock died July 16th, from disease contracted by exposure to the swamps of Tennessee.  But a short time since he left his native town, to go forth into the world and brave the rugged storms of life.  He went forth with bright visions of future happiness, leaving all the fond endearments of home and its loved associations.  His future career promised to be one, not only of honor to himself, but of usefulness to his fellow man, and it was while laboring for the welfare of others that he heard the call of his country for aid.  He was among the first to respond to that call.  He could not forget his country and while toiling manfully for her, he did not forget his God.  He prayed fervently for his country. He labored earnestly for her and for her, he nobly died. The fever contracted while camping in the swamps of Tennessee was too much for his feeble constitution and in a few short weeks it hurried him from earth.  Yet when the summons came it found him ready to go.  No fear blanched his cheek, but all was peace.  He told his weeping comrade, who gathered around his dying couch, to write to his mother and tell her that he was willing and ready to die.  In his death that mother has lost an affectionate son, and our country one of its gallant defenders.

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We regret to learn the death of Lieut Washington B. Fairman, who with other young men of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] joined the Ellsworth Regiment as a private.  He was soon chosen 2d Lieutenant in the 25th N.Y. Regiment, where he served with courage and fidelity.  He was wounded in the recent battles before Richmond and taken prisoner.  On the 17th inst. he died in a hospital in Richmond from the effect of his wound.  He was a young man of fine character, whose loss is mourned by many friends here and elsewhere.  Cooperstown Journal.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, May 18, 1867

Marriages

HASKELL - STURDEVANT:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] April 25, by Rev. L.H. Manley, Howard M. Haskell to Miss Ellen L. Sturdevant all of Verona.

FOOTE - GARVIN:  In New York City, April 24, by Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Hastings, J. Crocker Foote of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Helen Garvin of New York City.

CROSS - MAINE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] May 1 by Rev. A.G. Clark, Arthur T. Cross of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Maine of DeRuyter.

WILLIAMS - DEWITT:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 13 by Rev. J.B. Child, David Williams of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Anna Dewitt of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

PEET - PUTNAM:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], May 2d, by Rev. Dwight Williams, L.F. Peet to Miss E.A. Putnam all of Knoxboro.

THOMPSON - MILLARD:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 5, by Rev. B. Newton, Hial L. Thompson of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Ellen M. Millard of Cazenovia.

WEBBER - CORBIN:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] May 2 by Rev.  N. Mumford, Winthrop Webber to Mrs. Charlotte Corbin, all of new Woodstock.

Deaths

SHAFFER:  At Erieville [Madison Co. NY] May 9, of consump[tion, Philip J. Shaffer aged 44 years.

IRISH:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] May 10 of inflammation of the bowels, George Irish, aged 62 years.

CASE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] of heart disease, Mrs. Rowena [Case] wife of Grunly Case, aged 76 years.

RUSSELL:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 7,. Mr. J. Thomas Russel, aged 26 years.

KELSEY:  Near Ridgeville [Madison Co. NY], April 29 of consumption Lizzie Ella Kelsey aged 12 years.

CHAPMAN : Near Ridgeville [Madison Co. NY] May 2, Mrs. Tryphena Chapman aged 81 years.

CHAPMAN:  At Oneida Lake [Madison Co. NY], May 3 of typhoid fever, Merrila Chapman.

PETTIT: Near Clockville [Madison Co. NY] May 4, Freddy [Pettit] only child of Lieut. Neland Pettit, aged 8 years.

MANSFIELD:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], May 5, at the residence of his son, David Mansfield aged 95 years.

PETTIT:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 28 of consumption, Mrs. Catherine M. [Pettit] wife of Gideon Pettit.

WELLS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 30, Elizabeth H. [Wells] widow of Rev. A.R. Wells, aged 43 years.

DAMOND:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] April 30, Mrs. Diadama Damond aged 91 years.

JOHNSON:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] April 29, Mrs. Asenath Geer Johnson in the 96th year of her age.

BROWN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 2, Hiram Brown aged 48 years.  Also, May 12, Mrs. Maria [Brown] wife of Hiram Brown, aged 64 years.

SAYLES:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] April 26, Edwin D. Sayles aged 21 years.

INGERSOLL:  The friends of Albert Ingersoll (and he had many) formerly a resident of Bridgeport [Madison Co. NY] are grieved to hear of his sudden decease.  He died of a fever while in Connecticut, and his remains were brought to South Butler [Wayne Co. NY], where he has recently resided, and by his poor heartbroken mother, who has now lost her last remaining son.  His friends have only memory left them for a consolation; a memory that refers to Albert as not only witty, intelligent and agreeable, but also eminently kind and moral; and latterly we learn in the full possession of religion.  Comforting memory!  "They whom the gods love die early."

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DOWNER:  In Oroville [CA], March 23, 1867, Joel G. Downer a native of New York, aged 60 years.

Mr. D. was a pioneer citizen of Oroville.  He emigrated from the State of New York, and during a long residence in Butte County [CA], filled various positions of public trust.  He was for a long time the leading spirit of his party, and by his energy and perseverance contributed largely to its success Oroville Express

The subject of the above notice was born at the residence of his father, the late Joel Downer, in Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 8, 1807.  Soon after attaining his majority, he located at Bridgeport in this county [Madison Co. NY] and for many years engaged in legal and mercantile pursuits, besides filling various offices by the favor of his fellow citizens.  Some twenty year later, he emigrated to California, where he has since resided.  Trained in the school of Jeffersonian Democracy, Mr. D. believed in the equal right of all men "To life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," and evinced his faith by his works.  His second son, Hiram K. Downer, was one of the victims of the slaveholder's rebellion, dying while a prisoner of the rebels of wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness.  A younger son is now in the army in Arizona Territory, ready to suffer, and if needs be, to die for his country.  Mr. D. leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death. W.B..D.

Vital Records, Broome (1839), Chenango (1880), Madison (1861) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 11, 1839

Marriages

Married on the 31st ult. by the Rev. Solon Stocking, Mr. Jeremiah Wilber to Miss Joanna Wilber.

On the 9th inst. by the same, Mr. Anson Pope to Miss Saphronia Brown all of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 14, 1839

Marriage

Married at Owego, Tioga County [NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. White, J.K. Rugg, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] to Miss Stella A. [Platt] daughter of William Platt, Esq. of the former place.

Deaths

Died in the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Sibyl Niles, aged 64 years.

On Tuesday evening last, in the village of Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] after the result of the election was known, the successful party celebrated their victory in a chamber of the public house where the election was held by drinking and carousing in the most boisterous manner.  Some three or four of the opposite party, it seems, from curiosity or some other motive, also went into the room.  As soon as they were noticed, the order was given "out with the Whigs," when the rioters seized a man by the name of Arnold Horton who in obedience to the order, was in the act of retiring and threw him head foremost over the banisters.  His back and several of the vertebrae of the neck were broken by the fall.  He was taken up for dead but afterwards recovered his senses and survived the injuries received three days.  Strange as it may seem, the actors in this tragedy continued their rioting, even after they supposed Horton was dead; marched through the streets, shouting and huzzaing, until a late hour.  As the coroner's jury have not yet rendered their verdict, and as the matter will undoubtedly be investigated by the proper authorities, we refrain for the present from further remark.  The deceased we learn was a respectable, industrious, hard-working citizen, and has left a wife and eight small children to mourn his untimely death.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, march 21, 1839

Marriage

Married in Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Henry B. Smith, Esq., Mr. George S. Shannon to Miss Electa C. Chamberlain, all of Conklin.

Death

Died recently [23 Feb. 1839] in Windsor, Broome Co. N.Y. Capt. James Knox in the 87th year of his age.

Capt. Knox was a soldier during the whole of the Revolution and was for some years attached to the Life Guard of the Commander in Chief, of which he was a Sergeant.  On retiring from the army, he received the warm testimonials of Gen. Washington for his fidelity and courage.  Capt. Knox was one of the first settlers in the now town of Windsor, whither he came soon after the close of the war.  He was the first Captain of the militia in this section of Broome Co.  Capt. Knox was probably the last survivor of that memorable band who stood around the Commander in Chief in the perilous times which "tried men's souls."  He was a pure republican, a warm patriot, and an honest man.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 28, 1839

Death

Died at Grovesville, Illinois, on the 22d ult. Mr. Alono C. Bacon formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] aged about 30 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 8, 1880

Death

HOYT:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4 th inst., Mr. Henry Hoyt, aged 64 years.

Mr. Henry Hoyt of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] died in Unadilla on Tuesday last after a long and very painful illness.  Mr. H. was formerly a resident of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and was long known as one of the most genial and popular landlords in the county, having conducted hotels in nearly all the villages in the valley.  His health failing, some years since, he retired from the hotel business and has kept a restaurant in Norwich.  His remains were brought to this place on Thursday and Friday funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Alson Adams.  Deceased leaves surviving him a widow and one son (the former a step-daughter of Mr. Adams) who have the sympathies of a large circle of friends in their affliction.

Oneida Sachem, Oneida, NY, May 2, 1861

Civil War Letter

Syracuse N.Y., April 30, 1861: Dear Sachem: We are at length on the way to the field of conflict, having left Canastota [Madison Co. NY] this afternoon during a very unpleasant storm of rain, which did not, however, prevent a good turnout of our friends to witness the departure of the company and cheer them on their way.  Many were the tender leave takings, and hearty were the expressions of good wishes for the success of the glorious cause in which we have engaged.  May none of our company ever falter in that cause and ever may each remember and be grateful for the generous hospitality of the patriotic citizens of Canastota.

Mr. Daniel Crouse, in addition to other generous provisions for the comfort of our company, presented each man with a serviceable pair of boots or brogans.  May none prove unworthy of the gift.

The Company numbers 87, and are already spoken of quite flatteringly by those who have observed them.  A few weeks drill by our excellent officers will constitute the company, we trust, one of the best in the service.

We leave for Elmira on Thursday where we expect to spend a short time in the necessary drilling and then depart for the seat of war to help fight our country's battles.     D.

Vital Records, Delaware (1836), Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 1, 1836

Marriages

At Hudson [Columbia Co. NY] on the 12th ult. by the Rev. William Whittaker, P. Dean Carrique, publisher and proprietor of the Hudson Gazette, to Miss Elizabeth Coleman, both of that city.

In Trinity church Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Wednesday the 18th ult. by the rector, the Rev. P.A. Proal Mr. Eli Maynard proprietor of the Utica Observer to Miss Mary L. Downer of Kortright in this county [Delaware Co. NY].

In Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on the evening of the 18th ultimo, by the Rev. J.N. Wychoff, Nelson Beardsley, Esq. of Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] to Frances [Powers] daughter of the Hon. James Powers of the former place.

Deaths

At South Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday morning, the 19th ult. Benney S. Dayton aged 27 years, after a short illness of 30 hours.   His complaint was one that baffled the skill of some of our best physicians.

Also, at Harpersfield on Monday morning, 21st ult. Mr. Plyment Dayton aged 62 years, having been sick but four days and was the father of the Mr. Dayton, whose death is mentioned above.

In this dispensation of Providence, two families have been unexpectedly deprived of kind husbands and affectionate fathers.  The two Mr. Daytons were universalists in principle and profession, and both died in the triumphs of universal salvation.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 8, 1836

Marriages

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Huntington, Robert Menzie, Esq. to Miss Ann Thorp all of Hobart [Delaware Co. NY].

In Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] on the 28th of May, by the Rev. A.M. Mann, Adj't. Gen. Levi Hubbell to Miss Susan Linn daughter of the late Gen. Simeon De Witt.

Death

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. of consumption, Elias G. Griffin son of Amos Griffin in the 21st year of his age.

It is seldom the lot of man to be called to mourn more fervently over the blasted prospects of youthful promise than in this dispensation of divine providence.  the deceased has for several years past been a resident of the city of New York, where, by close application to business, he had established a name and reputation seldom acquired by a young man of his age.  As a son he was affectionate and dutiful, the pride of his relatives and the admiration of all with whom he was acquainted.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 15, 1836

Marriages

At Kortright Centre [Delaware Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Clark, Ruggles Merwin, Esq to Miss Amanda French.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Forest, Mr. Samuel Bell to Miss Eliza Douglass.

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Forest, Mr. Robert Ballough of New York to Miss Jane Craigh of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 22, 1836

Marriage

On the 15th inst. by A.M. Paine, Esq. Mr. Joel B. Mallory to Miss Jane Carpenter, both of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 24, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. George Harris in Waterville [Oneida Co. NY][, June 19th, by Rev. Albert H. Corliss, Mr. James S. Driscall to Miss Clara A. [Marvis] daughter of Mr. Henry Marvis, both of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 9th, by Rev. C.G. Wood, Mr. John B. Johnstone to Miss Frances E. Scofield, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

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Elmira Advertiser of June 5th:  On the evening of June 3d the pleasant home of Mr. W.H. Homer on Clinton Street was the scene of joyous marital festivities.  The parties were his only daughter, Miss Clara B. [Homer] and Mr. Edson F. Eccleston of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].  Mr. W.C. Balcom of Oxford and Miss Lena Collins of Hornellsville, officiated as groomsman and bridesmaid.  Dr. L. C. Queal was the officiating clergyman.  The bride was elegantly attired in a rich claret colored silk, her only ornament a handsome necklace and pendant, the gift of the groom.  

The presents were numerous and elegant, consisting of a full China tea set from the father of the bride; a fern enameled chamber set from Mr. W.C. Balcom; table caster from Miss Lena Collins; silver cake basket form Mrs. Eccleston, of Oxford, N.Y.; silver card receiver from Messrs. Kimball and Rewalt of Hornellsville; an elegant lamp from Mr. and Mrs. William Collins; a pickle caster from Mrs. Charles Rogers of Hornellsville; a silver butter dish from Mr. and Mrs. John Baily, Jr.; a pair of napkin rings from the Misses Comps, of Hornellsville; a dozen silver knives from Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Teed; a set of solid silver spoons from Mr. S. Homer, of Olean, and many others. 

There were many guests from out of town, among them were Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wedge, of Greene; Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Miss Hattie Combs, Miss Maggie Rogers, Miss Mary Collins, Messrs. C.J. Kimball and J.C. Rewalt, of Hornellsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Eccleston of Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs. Hull of Susquehanna.  The refreshments were varied and elegant. The company dispersed about twelve o'clock after enjoying a most delightful evening.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 16th, Miss Ella J. Taylorb, aged 18 years.

In Bellaire, Ohio, June 15th, Laura [Kelly] wife of C.C. Kelly and daughter of Norman Black of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] June 12th, Miss Olive McCall aged 89 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] June 13th, Mr. Nathaniel P. Smith aged 82 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 18th, Mr. William A. Harrington aged 75 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] May 20th, Thirza Bowe aged 78 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, June 26, 1873

Marriages

BORTLE - SHANDLRY:  At the residence of John Butler in Oneida [Madison Co. NY], May 18, by the Rev. R.C. Fox, Mr. William Bortle and Mrs. Angeline Shandlry, both of Oneida.

STRINGER - RICHARDS:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] June 19, by Rev. Beriah Green, William H. Stringer of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY] and Lydia R. Richards of Utica.

TOBIN - BACON:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] June 15, at the M.E. parsonage by Rev.  H.S. Williams, Mr. Richard Tobin and Mrs. J.A. Bacon, both of Earlville.

HOWE - RICHARDSON:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Mr. C.H. Howe and Miss Jennie E. Richardson both of West Eaton.

PROCTER - HOLMES:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] June 15, by Rev. J.M. McGahen, Mr. William Procter and Miss Grace Hoilmes, both of Earlville [Madison Co. NY].

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GROSVENOR - DARROW:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] June 18 by Rev. B.W. Hamilton, Mr. Eugene F. Grosvenor and Miss Mary E. Darrow, daughter of David M. Darrow, Esq.

The occasion of the marriage of Miss M.E. Darrow, only daughter of D.M. Darrow, Esq., of this place [West Eaton], to E.F. Grosvenor of Hamilton on Wednesday the 18th inst. was a splendid affair.  A very large number of invitations were sent out and aside from our own town, where a majority of the relatives reside, Lebanon, Georgetown and Hamilton were well represented, with quite a number from Cazenovia, Nelson and Fenner; also, several from the cities of Buffalo and Binghamton.

The services were performed by the Rev. B.W. Hamilton of Canastota, but formerly pastor of the M.E. Church in this place, and by-the-way, it has been suggested that a petition be sent to the next annual conference requesting that the Rev. B.W.H. be set apart for the express purpose of doing up the marrying business generally, for he seems to be the almost universal choice for those contemplating matrimony, especially in this locality.  On the occasion referred to, the weather was delightful, just warm enough and just cool enough, and we venture to say that never did a more happy and joyous company meet together; neither were the thousands who feasted on loaves and fishes better filled.  The bride being an only child, no pains were spared on the part of the parents to make the entertainment all that could be desired, and if a single doubt remained in the minds of any of those present in relation to the success of the enterprise after partaking of the sumptuous repast, the distribution of a box of choice and highly flavored Havanas settled the question at once.  The bridal presents were rich and numerous and could not have fell short of several hundred dollars in value.  

The happy pair left on the 4:20 P.M. train on the Midland for a bridal tour through the western part of the State. A large company of young people escorted them as far as Eaton station.

Deaths

HEARSEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] June 9, Mrs. Fanny Hearsey, wife of John Hearsey, deceased, aged 84 yrs.

JOHNSON:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] June 9, Levi Johnson aged 80 years.

CRANDALL:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] June 10, Mrs. Lydia Crandall, aged 73 years.

SMITH:  In South Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], June11, Rev. Sheldon N. Smith of Rochester, Minn., formerly a resident of Augusta, aged 65 years.

MAYDOLE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] June 19, Clara M. [Maydole] wife of A.D. Maydole, aged 38 years.

WIMETT:  Near Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], June 24, Isaac Wimett aged 19 years.

BENDER:  At his residence in East Boston [MA], June 23 at 1 o'clock A.M., Daniel Bender, aged 54 years, 10 months and 21 days.  He bore his protracted illness with Christian fortitude.  He was an industrious man, good citizen, and lived a consistent Christian life, and died in the faith of the gospel and a blessed immortality.

KELSEY:  In Bouckville, Madison Co., N.Y. June 10, of pulmonary consumption, after a painful illness of about eight months, David J. Kelsey aged 32 years.  Mr. Kelsey was known as a gentleman and citizen only to be esteemed and respected.  Cut down in the vigor and beauty of early manhood,  his loss is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives.  Some time before his death he experienced a happy change of heart through faith in Christ and from that time, while voice and strength remained, his conversation respecting his hope of Heaven, his desire for the conversion of his friends and associates, and his remarkable resignation in view of coming dissolution was deeply affecting and highly cheering.  His friends are comforted in their sorrow and hope to meet him in the fadeless beauty and brightness of a better world.

These cords which into finite hands / Are freely given, / Are never broken, only lengthened out, / Uniting earth with heaven.

A.D.W.

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Frederick Flake, a brakeman on the Midland RR, who has made Oneida [Madison Co. NY] his home for four or five years past, was instantly killed at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday night last, by a coal train passing over his body.  It seems that the train became disconnected while under motion and the unfortunate man stepped off while walking on the top of the cars towards the rear of the train.  Some twenty-five cars passed over his body, mutilating it in a most frightful manner.  His remains were brought to Oneida on Tuesday morning.  He was a son of William Flake, who was formerly engaged as a cabinet manufacturer in this place. The deceased was a member of the Oneida Fire Department and leaves a wife in this place.

On Sunday evening last, Charles Bannister, a little boy aged nearly eight years and son of Alfred Bannister, who has for some time resided on Cherry St. in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], fell from his father's boat while [it was] lying in Albany [Albany Co. NY], and was not missed until some time after drowning.  His mother was on board the boat at the time, and his father but a short distance away.  The body was recovered after being in the water nearly one-half hour.  All efforts to restore life proved vain. The sad death of the only child rendered the mother insensible and for some time her life was also despaired of by the unfortunate father and her friends. the body was brought to Oneida on Monday evening on the 5 P.M. train and the funeral took place on the following Wednesday.  The afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends and neighbors.

Civil War Letter, May 1862, Elisha A. Cook, 44th N.Y.S.V. (Ellsworth Avengers)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 18, 1862

Civil War Letter from Elisha A. Cook, Company B, 44th N.Y.S.V.

Nine miles from Richmond, May 21st, 1862

It will be two weeks next Monday since we left Yorktown.  Since that time, we have been marching almost constantly on less than half rations. We arrived at our present encampment last Monday.  Tuesday morning at daylight, we took up our line of march.  Our orders were to destroy a railroad bridge on the Virginia Central Road and one on the road eight miles further west.  We arrived within four miles of Hanover Court House when our advance engaged the enemy and drove them some four miles. Gen. Morrell sent word to Col. Stryker that they were engaged and wanted his command immediately.  When we arrived where the fight commenced in the forenoon, the rebels began to show themselves.  They opened on us at about three hundred yards distance and after about an hour's fighting, they opened a heavy crossfire on us.  Our regiment was supported by the 2d Maine and 25th New York and Allen's battery.  Their infantry broke and fell back in less than fifteen minutes.  Our Regiment held the enemy who were 7,000 strong and the artillery men played into them for two hours and a half, when the rest of our brigade came up and the rebels took to their heels.  Our Regiment lost 19 killed, 62 wounded and 41 missing.  Our missing were nearly all cowards and left the field at almost railroad speed.  Eight or nine of the wounded have died since the battle.

Company B had three killed and two wounded.  The rebels fired two volleys while in the clearing, broke and ran into the woods, formed again, fought there until we routed them.  Our position was in the road.  Our muskets got so warm that we could not hold them.  I know of one fellow that had his hand badly burned by loading.  His gun was so hot that the powder caught fire.  Our Major is seriously wounded.  The adj't had one arm broken and a deep flesh wound in the leg.  Corporal Peasly, from Milford, was the only man killed from Otsego County, and he fell at the first fire, shot through the heart.  I was struck once on the leg but it did not hurt much.  Clinton Ford, fought well, so did Isaac Quackenbush.  We took five hundred prisoners.  They said that we cheered so much they thought they were fighting whole brigades, they did not know what regiment was in the road, but they said we fought like devils.  Our flag was pierced by forty-three balls, and the flag staff with one ball. The rebels were commanded by General Branch of North Carolina, and the troops were nearly all Carolina Troops, a few were from Georgia. We slept on the battlefield without blankets. We stayed there two night and one day, accomplished our purpose and came back to camp.  Gen. McDowells forces came there just as we were leaving.  The battlefield is eighteen miles from Richmond.  In going there we went within seven miles of Richmond.  

They had a right sharp fight at Mechanicsville yesterday.  They had us under arms half the day, but the Yankees whipped without any of our help.  There is right smart firing now on James River and has been for over three hours.  We are under arms, but probably will not leave camp, as the Federal forces are driving them.  I know one fellow in Company F, by the name of Laland, that had a ball through his neck, one grazed his skull the whole length of his head, and his little finger on his right hand shot off, and he fired thirty-seven shots after that.  The Rebels lost over two hundred in killed, and a great many more than that were wounded. 

There was a woman here the other day that asked one of the soldiers if the men north were not all here.  He told her no, said they reached from here to the north pole, and two regiments were waiting for transportation when he left.  

You would smile to see then negroes perform when they see us.  They say "they never seed to many genmens in all my life, and if you will kill massa, we tank you berry much."  When we were at Hanover, an old planter, by the name of Taylor, whipped his slaves for bringing us food.  forty out of five hundred ran away.  The old Sardine came after them the next day.  He says to one of them, "Pete you know I always used you well."  Says the darkie, "No I don't, you allers whipped me like de berry debil whenever you got a chance."  The negro took off his shirt and showed scars.  He was cut into shoestrings. When the boys saw him they cried "rope, rope," and would have hung the old scamp if the officers had not interfered.  

Every man that is not truly Union, is sure to lose all of his livestock that is fit for poor house soup, every onion pulled up, green peas picked, and the butter taken out of his cellar.  

Lightning struck in our camp Yesterday and killed out quarter-master Sergeant, and shocked three or four more so that they never will get over it.

Elisha A. Cook

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Adjutant Report, 44th N.Y.S.V.:  Cook, Elisha A.:  Age, 20 years. Enlisted, August 8, 1861, at Albany to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. B, August 30, 1861; promoted sergeant, September 20, 1861; Wounded in action, July 1, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Va,; discharged for disability, November 26, 1862, at hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.

Obituary, 1920:  Elisha A. Cook, who died Wednesday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock at the family home, 528 Julien Street, was born in the town of Lawrence, Otsego County, N.Y., March 30, 1841.  His parents were Chauncey and Lovina (Andrews) Cook of New York State.  they died in Otsego County, the former at the age of 61 and the latter at the age of 30.  His grandparents were Holden and Ruth (Joslyn) Cook, who were from Rhode Island.  His grandparents on his mother's side were Eleazor and Daphnee (Goodale) Andrews, who were from Vermont.

E.A. Cook enlisted at the age of 20 years at Albany, N.Y. in Company B, 44th N.Y. Infantry, August 8, 1861 and served until November 1862.   He was wounded at Malvern hill and was on the battlefield a week.  Afterward he was sent to Libby prison and after getting out was in a hospital four months.  Following the siege of Yorktown and the battles of Hanover Court house, Gaines Mills and many skirmishes, he was mustered out for disability Nov. 26, 1862.

February 20, 1864, he came to Boone County, Illinois and worked by the month for three years.  Afterward he bought a farm and acquired much property.  He was married February 18, 1886 to Miss Sarah J. Hoppen of Holman, Dearborn County, Indiana.  He was a Republican in politics and cast his first vote for General U.S. Grant.  He held local county offices for years, being commissioner of highways and member of the school board in Bonus.  he was also a member of Hurlbut Post G.A.R.  Mr. Cook came of old English stock and his ancestors fought on the side of this country in the wars of the Revolution and 1812.  

The funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home.  The G.A.R. will be in charge.  [Republican Northwestern, Belvidere, IL, Feb.3, 1920]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1825)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 18, 1825

Marriage

Married at Sharon, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 11th inst. by Peter Hynes, Esq. Mr. Stephen Rice to the amiable Miss Almira Pratt of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Sparta [Livingston Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Gen. Daniel Shays aged 84.  He was a officer of the Revolution and subsequently the leader of a party in Massachusetts, called Shay's men.

In Portsmouth, N.H. Daniel R. Rogers, 69, late cashier of the New Hampshire bank.  He was the 9th descendant in a direct line from the Rev. John Rogers who suffered martyrdom by being burnt at Smithfield in the reign of Queen Mary.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 25, 1825

Marriages

On Wednesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Gardner Hall to Miss Serena Clark both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. A. Putnam, Mr. Thomas Pegg of Springfield, to Miss Tabitha Thompson of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, Eliza Mariah [Thompson] daughter of Mr. Hiram Thompson, aged 8 years and 6 months.

At Lockport [Niagara Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mrs. Selina Rice widow of the late Asa Rice, Esq. aged 36 years.  Her remains were interred in the village of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on the Saturday following.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 1, 1825

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Henry Flint to Miss Lydia Lewis daughter of Mr. Moses Lewis.

At Madison, N.Y. [Madison Co.], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Lane, Doctor Franklin Cleveland of Goshen, Conn. to Miss Mariah T. Goodwin of the former place.

At Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bellinger, Mr. Owen W. Leake to Miss Sally Hiller.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 29, 1825

Death

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Sunday evening, 6th, Erastus Clark Esq in the 58th year of his age; deeply regretted for his public and his private virtues.  [Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, Nov. 16, 1825]

From the Utica Sentinel & Gazette:  The death of Erastus Clark, Esq. is an event of no ordinary occurrence.  His numerous friends mourn, his beloved family weeps and the public sentiment unequivocally expresses that in him we have lost a fellow citizen of uncommon virtues and excellence.  I have long enjoyed his friendship and now feel more than ever that I loved him.  I dare not indulge myself to delineate his character in a manner which my own heart would dictate and approve, but the public have a deep interest and solicitude in forming a just estimate of his merits and in preserving the memorials of his character.  With the affection of a friend, but with a sincere desire to avoid extravagant eulogium, the following biographical outline is respectfully presented to the public. 

Drastus Clark was the son of the venerable Dr. John Clark and was born in Lebanon in Connecticut on the 11th day of May 1763.  His maternal grandmother was a sister of the illustrious Jonathan Edwards.  The rudiments of his education were acquired, and his mind and passions were disciplined under the precepts and example at the memorable and respected Master Tisdale in his native town.  At an early age he entered Dartmouth college and after a regular course he was graduated at that institution, under the younger priest Wheelock.  He then applied himself with great diligence to the study of the law and was admitted to the Bar in the Superior Court of Connecticut at the age of 22 years.  In the year 1791, he removed to Clinton, then a part of Whitestown and after gaining admission in the Courts of this state, he commenced the practice of the law, in a land of strangers without patronage, destitute of property, without the advantages of captivating manners or address, and without the fascination of popular eloquence.  His success in his profession was therefore slow, but his learning, his industry, and above all, his character for probity gradually raised him to a highly respectable rank in his profession.  In the year 1797 he removed to Old Fort Schuyler, which soon afterwards received its present name of Utica and which name was first proposed by Erastus Clark.  During his residence in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] he has filled various offices of high public trust with strict fidelity with disinterested zeal and with independent firmness.  For originality and decision of character, his name was proverbial.  An enlightened conscience was his habitual guide and if from precipitancy or irritation, his head sometimes erred, there was a redeeming principle in his heart which reclaimed and regulated his erring judgement and passions, with -?- influence.  His frankness was sometimes ill timed and excessive.  What others thought, he spoke, and this naked and unreserved habit of mind and expression, frequently gave offence when he was not conscious of it and sometimes betrayed apparent vanity.  But of no man can it be more truly said that those who knew him best, esteemed him most.  His liberal charity and his generous spirit in promoting benevolent objects and public institutions were ever leading and conspicuous; while no man was less indulgent to his own appetites or more self-denying in his pleasures and personal gratifications.  His habit of living was simple, plain and frugal, and yet his house was the abode of cheerful, cordial and familiar hospitality.

In the more intimate and tender relations of domestic life, the virtues of this excellent man shone with peculiar luster.  The hearts of all who knew him in the endearing character of son, and brother and father and husband, will love to cherish his memory with fond and grateful recollections of his devoted kindness.

The religious character of Mr. Clark was free from ostentation, but uniform, consistent, sincere and ardent.  He lived and died in the same Christian faith and practice which so eminently distinguished his venerable and pious ancestors.

Our neighbor, our friend, our benefactor, has gone to his everlasting reward and so long as pure morals, sincere piety and active benevolence shall command our reverence; so long will the memory of Erastus Clark be cherished with gratitude and affection.

A Friend to Whom he was "Closer than a brother."  Utica, Nov. 19, 1825

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1809, 1873)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, January 14, 1809

Death

From the Albany Gazette:  A melancholy affair took place in the eastern part of the town of Schoharie in the county of Schoharie [NY] on the evening of the 27th of December [ult], which terminated in the instant death of one of the parties.  A number of people were collected at a store for the purpose of social enjoyment at the Christmas holidays, when one Jacob Garrison upon some provocation or other, challenged one Gershom Scranton to fight--which from the testimony as taken down at the coroner's inquest, the latter declined.  But it so terminated that Garrison, with a single blow of his fist, under the ear of Scranton, killed him instantly.  A surgeon instantly attempted to let blood, but without effect and yesterday a coroner's inquest was holden over the body and found that the deceased came to his death by Wilful Murder, &c by the said Garrison.  Garrison is committed for his trial.

The deceased left a most amiable widow, with six children to be supported by her hands, the two youngest twins at her breast.  Mr. Scranton was reputed a peaceable man, a good neighbor, a kind husband, and an affectionate parent.  It is sincerely to be hoped that this may prove a warning to all, and more especially to that brutish part of society who pride themselves in beating and bruising their fellow creatures.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, February 11, 1809

News Item

Whereas my wife Nancy [Moreness] has eloped from my bed and board and refuses to live with me, without any just cause:  This is, therefore, to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  William Moreness, Kortwright [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 12, 1809.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, Feb. 18, 1809

Marriage

On Thursday evening last, Mr. James McNiel, book binder, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Phene Adams, both of this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died lately on Penobscot river, Madam Orono, aged 115 years, relict of Orono, late chief of the Penobscot tribe of Indians, who died a few years since aged 110.  She retained her natural faculties until a short time before her exit.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 22, 1873

Marriages

Oct. 15:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. L.B. Ford, Charles A. White to Miss Lydia J. Hodge, both of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Oct. 16:  At Belden [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. A. Martin, F.J. Marsh to Mary A. Whitaker, both of Belden, Broome Co., N.Y.

Oct. 14:  At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Charles S. Smith, Chester B. Steere of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Addie L. Aplin of Hartwick.

Oct. 6:  At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W. LaMoine, Charles Gilbert of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Ward of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Oct. 16:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Edward Burr aged about 60 years.

Edward Burr of Butternuts, who was cut with an adze at Norwich July last, died from the effects of the same last Thursday, Oct. 16.  Mr. Burr was an honest, hardworking man and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.  He was about 60 years of age.

Oct. 14:  In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Miss Fannie E. [Field] daughter of Marcus Field, in the 23 year of her age.

Oct. 16:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] at the house of Edwin Kidder, Henry D. Lewis aged 32 years 7 months and 8 days.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1880)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 28, 1880

Marriages

WEBB - NIGHTINGALE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on Jan. 1st, by Rev. Charles Steere, Mr. Charles E. Webb and Miss Mary A. Nightingale.

STUART - BOSWORTH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 14th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Robert L. Stuart and Miss Ida Bosworth, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

WOODRUFF - HASTINGS:  In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 15th, by Rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. John B. Woodruff of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ida E. Hastings of Colesville.

KEELER - PORTER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles J. Keeler and Miss Henrietta F. Fowler, both of Coventry.

Deaths

WESCOTT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 18th, Mr. James Wescott aged 69 years.

LYON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 14th, Mrs. Lois Lyon aged 65 years.

BENNETT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 20th, Mr. Hanford Bennett, aged 67 years.

TINKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 14th, Miss Emily Tinker aged 67 years.

SAYRE:  In Bainbridge Jan. 20th, William S. Sayre, Esq. aged 77 years.

MATTHEWS:  The remains of Mrs. Frances Matthews of Hoboken, N.J., arrived in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last and were buried in Sylvan lawn Cemetery during the afternoon of that day, after burial service in Zion Church.  Mrs. Matthews was a former resident of this village and an aunt of Mrs. John R. Juliand.  Mr. Fred Matthews, son of the deceased, and also a former resident of this village, accompanied his mother's remains here, and saw them beneath the sod of her native valley.  Mrs. Matthews died of pneumonia, after a brief illness. she was a pleasant lady, a kind neighbor, and a firm friend.  Her death will be mourned by a large circle of friends in this locality.  Chenango American

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McFARLAND:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 21st, Mr. Ira B. McFarland aged 90 years.

Ira B. McFarland, an old and well-known citizen of this town, died on Wednesday last at the residence of his son, Charles A. McFarland, at the advanced age of ninety-one years.  He was the father of Drs. S.F. and H.A. McFarland, of this village [Oxford].  Deceased was born at Kinderhook Landing on the Hudson River in 1769 and came to Oxford in 1816 and settled upon a piece of land three miles below this village, which is now the farm of his son, Charles, where he died.  He devoted his early days to lumbering, clearing the forests here and about Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] and was known as one of the most skillful pilots on the Susquehanna in running rafts of lumber.  Later he turned his attention to farming, which he followed for many years, he having made the old homestead a fine farm amid the then wilderness of forests.  He retained his mental and physical powers in a remarkable degree, and it was a pleasure to listen to his tales of the times and early history of the pioneers of the Chenango Valley. Through his long life he carried a record for integrity and good purposes, taking an active interest in all public affairs that tended for public welfare and was a kind neighbor and friend to the poor and needy.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 5, 1880

Deaths

S.D. Maples head brakeman on Conductor Wiles' train on the Erie railroad, was killed by his own train in the Waverly [Tioga Co. NY] yard Tuesday morning.  He was engaged in coupling cars, and it is supposed fell.  The whole train had passed over his body before the accident was discovered. They were taken Tuesday night on Erie railway train No. 12, to Port Jervis [Orange Co. NY], where the deceased resided.

Thomas S. Purple Esq. well known in Chenango County [NY], died February 14th, at his late residence in Windsor, Broome County [NY] at the ripe old age of 84 years.  He was born in Connecticut in 1796 and removed to Chenango County when a child with his parents.  In 1829, he married Rebecca, daughter of Andrew Race, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], and about two years later removed to Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] where he lived many years, much respected and often holding positions of trust, being elected Justice of the Peace several terms, and at one time Supervisor of the town.  All of his family, his wife, three sons and three daughters, survive him.  He died of no particular disease, but a gradual decline in old age.

The afternoon express on the Albany & Susquehanna railroad, which left Albany at 3:50 p.m. Friday, met with a narrow escape from being totally wrecked near Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY], between six and seven o'clock that evening, and the accident which ensued resulting in the death of the engineer.  The train, which consisted of a baggage car, one drawing-room coach and two passenger cars, were drawn by locomotive "Canada," [with] Engineer Ostrander, and at the time of the mishap was under good headway.  When near Richmondville, the driver of the locomotive broke and before the train was brought to a standstill the engine tumbled over on the right side, and buried Engineer Ostrander underneath, who remained at his post. The fireman leaped from the locomotive and escaped with slight injuries.  The sudden stop threw the passengers in the coaches in every direction, but all escaped with slight injuries. The passengers, immediately on discovering what had happened, and learning that Engineer Ostrander was under the debris, set to work to extricate him. Word was sent to Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] for a wrecker, which was instantly dispatched to the scene. Among the passengers who worked energetically to extricate Ostrander was Senator Halbert, and after an hour's hard work the engineer was rescued from his perilous position.  He was carried to a house nearby, where several doctors attended him.  He was scalded in a frightful manner and otherwise injured so badly that his death ensued on Monday.  The track was blockaded for several hours, and the passengers had to be transferred to a train which was dispatched to the scene from Oneonta.

Ransom Wood of East Afton [Chenango Co. NY] who has been sick with typhoid fever for several weeks, was taken with a violent bleeding at the nose last Monday, and it bled form eleven o'clock until four, and was then stopped by the timely arrival of Dr. Wilsey.  Mr. Wood died on Saturday morning.

Nineveh, Broome Co. NY:  Emory Ruland was taken with pneumonia last week and died Sunday.  His funeral was held Tuesday.

Afton, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral services of one of Mr. Joel Ruland's sons [Emory Ruland] took place at his father's residence, last Tuesday afternoon, after which the remains were conveyed to the cemetery on the east side of the river.

Barbourville [Delaware Co. NY]:  On Friday Erwin Axtell's little boy [Harry E. Axtell, aged 2y] was buried, who died with the scarlet fever.