Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 3, 1879

Death

Death of Col. Ezra Hewitt

Again we are called upon to record the death of one of our old citizens.  Col. Ezra Hewitt expired at his residence in this village on Saturday morning last, in the eighty-fourth year of his age.  Though not a pioneer in this region, he has been so thoroughly identified with the best interests of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] since before its present generation of businessmen, that very few remember that his residence here covers only the comparatively short period of thirty-six years.  We have chronicled the death of so many of our citizens during the past few years, whose lives took in a much larger part of the history of this village, that his life here, in comparison, seems short, yet so full has it been of activity and power, that to call him one of our old residents is not a name misapplied.

He was born at Stonington, Ct., October 7th, 1795, and was the son of Elias and Desire (Hull) Hewitt.  December 8th, 1829, he married Phebe Esther Randall, a daughter of Col. William and Martha (Cheesbrough) Randall, of Stonington.  Her father and grandfather were noted men in the old nutmeg State, the latter being prominent in the Revolution and the former in the War of 1812 and took an active part in framing the State Constitution.

Mr. Hewitt was two or three times elected to the Assembly of Connecticut and by his great efficiency in drilling a regiment was made Colonel in the State militia.  He was also Selectman several times in his native town.

September 16th, 1839, his wife died.  July 6th, 1843, he married Harriet Augusta Randall, daughter of the late Col. John and Hannah (Snow) Randall, of this village [Norwich].  He went back to Stonington to settle up his affairs and attend a political campaign in which he was a candidate for the State Senate, but was defeated, he having been nominated on account of his popularity, in a district strongly Democratic, he being an old-line Whig.  He very soon removed to this village and the next year bought of Samuel Randall the farm on the north border of the corporation, on which he has since lived.  He moved back the old house and built the present substantial dwelling which he occupied for the first time May 21st, 1845.

March 30th, 1846, himself and wife joined the First Congregational Church of this village - he had been a member of the Church at Stonington - and he immediately took a foremost place in the membership.  July 12th, 1847, he was elected Trustee with Benjamin Chapman; was elected July 10th, 1854, and February 19th, 1856, to fill vacancy, and again March 2d, 1857, and February 14th, 1860, for full term.  February 20th, he resigned and was not again a trustee.  In 1868 he was appointed by the Church a building committee and made quite extensive repairs on the Parsonage at an expense of $4,000 the most of which amount he advanced to the Church.

Outside of his Church relations he has been an exceedingly active man, but his activity has not been in an official capacity. Very seldom has he accepted any public office.  He was Street Commissioner a few years, but further neither his taste nor ambition seemed to urge him.  In 1855 he was president of the Chenango County Agricultural Society and for a long time he took a great interest in the Annual Fairs.  At the one which occurred the year he was President, September 27th, P.T. Barnum delivered the address.  Very many of our readers will remember the large wagon, drawn by twenty-one yoke of fine oxen, with which the President proudly led the long procession and carried the speaker to the grounds.

Col. Hewitt was a man of great energy, and whatever he undertook was sure of success, but he never did anything under handedly.  His whole life was open and frank - known and read of all men - and he never feared to denounce any kind of sin, whether of high or low degree, yet he had a tender heart and many a poor and burdened and sorrowing soul has been cheered by his sympathy and substantial aid.  His hospitality, good nature and sociality were unbounded, and he was always ready with a joke or pleasant story and a hearty laugh on all occasion.  It will be impossible for anyone that knew him to forget him, for there were very few such men as was Col. Hewitt.

He leaves surviving him his stricken widow and the widow and little daughter of his only son, William, who was buried one year and one week before his father.  The funeral of the Colonel was largely attended at his late residence on Monday afternoon, where the services were conducted by his beloved pastor, Rev. S. Scoville, and his remains were followed to the grave by many sympathizing neighbors and friends.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 2, 1879

Birth

The wife of G.W. Adams, of South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] presented her husband with three boy babies on the 7th inst. Afton Sentinel

Death

The funeral of George Griffin of whose death we made mention in our last, was largely attended from the residence of Anson Gorham, on Mitchell Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

From statistics furnished by Thomas A Dye we gather the following information.  He came to this village [South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] and established the undertaking business in April 1846, and in the 33 years, ending April 1st, 1879, 960 were conveyed by him to their silent resting places.  The first burial was for Mrs. Lucretia Davis, mother-in-law of our esteemed neighbor Harry Bagg.  One person lived to be 104 years of age, Josiah Stedman of Guilford, who died February 1st, 1856.  Ten came to their death by drowning, four by cutting the throat, three by hanging, and one with poison.  The greatest mortality is shown to have been in the year 1862.  Eleven were buried in the month of April that year, 63 during the year.  Mr. Dye has kept a correct record of the names and ages of the deceased and other information which friends can refer to at any time.

Vital Records, Otsego & Chenango Counties, NY (1879)

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 17, 1879

Deaths

Last Sabbath, just before the close of the morning service at the Baptist Church, a messenger arrived with the announcement of the death of Mrs. W.J. Quincy.  The congregation was taken by surprise, although some knew that she was quite sick.  She died at about three o'clock Sunday morning at her father's residence in Columbus, Chenango County [NY].  some three weeks since she went from here with her mother, then ill, but it was supposed that she would soon recover under the tender care of her mother, but it seems she has been gradually failing, until she died as above; disease, inflammation of the stomach.  It is but a few weeks since she was a young bride and with her husband were welcomed to this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] by the church and society, he as pastor of the Baptist church and she as his helpmate, and how soon has his house, to which he so fondly looked forward to enjoy, been broken up.  Although Mrs. Quincy had been a resident here but a few weeks, yet by her kind and affectionate manner and her Christian deportment, she had won a warm place in the hearts of those who had become acquainted with her, who are saddened by her sudden death.  Our brother has the sympathy of his church and the entire community in this great affliction.  But let him find consolation in the words from which but a few weeks since he preached a sermon, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."  The funeral of Mrs. Quincy will be held today, Tuesday, from the residence of her father in Columbus. [Ida E. Brown Quincy, 26 May 1858 - 14 September 1879, age 21 years]

Dr. A.C. Bunn who has been absent from our village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] five years, returned with his three children, all boys, on Tuesday, Sept. 9th.  Everybody is pleased to grasp the Doctor by the hand and welcome him back.  But what sadness is brought to the minds of the friends of the dead mother, as they look into the faces of those three motherless children.  Only five years ago the mother left her friends here with a cheerful smile, willing to go and brave with her husband, the hardships of a foreign home, there to bring up her family and do what good she could.  But death claimed her as his victim and in a foreign land her remains repose, peacefully awaiting the call to come forth "ye blessed of the Lord."  But in this, his native village, the Doctor finds sympathizing hearts and warm friends and a fond mother and father, who will ever do what they can to make life pleasant for him and the little ones.

A Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] man named A.J. Ryan was shot and killed at Lee's Summit, Missouri by a man named R.W. Macafee on Saturday night, Sept. 6th. they had been drinking and were quarreling about money. The deceased was section boss on the Missouri and Pacific Railroad.  He has friends living in Norwich.

A young man, George Evans, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], shot and killed George Shapely in the hop yard of George Brownell in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], on Monday, Sept. 8th.  Shapely was an inoffensive old man, telling the fortunes of the hop pickers.  He was considerably deaf, and the boys got up behind him and fired pistols to see him jump.  Evans, while standing in front of Shapely, cocked his pistol and pointed it as thought, over the old man's shoulder, not thinking it was loaded with a ball.  He held it too low.  The ball penetrated the lung, and the old man died in a few moments. Evans was arrested and is now confined in the Morrisville jail [Madison Co. NY].  the shooting was in the presence of a number of persons, and all agree as to the circumstances of the sad affair.  Under the law, there is a severe punishment for carrying concealed weapons and for pointing a weapon at another, whether loaded or not.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 3, 1879

Marriages

BIDWELL - GIFFORD:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] June 11th, by Rev. S.E. Carr, Mr. Willie Bidwell of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hostella N. Gifford of East Masonville [Madison Co. NY].

SEEBER - GARDINER:  In Freetown [Cortland Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. Willima L. Seeber of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eunice M. Gardiner of Freetown.

QUINCY - BROWN:  At the residence of Dea. S.L. Brown in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], June 10th by Rev. T.A. Batson, Mr. W.J. Quincy of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ida E. Brown of Columbus.

SHEPARD - BRADLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] June 19th by Rev. J.C. Shelland, Mr. A.J. Shepard of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia Bradley of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HEWITT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 26th, Col. Ezra Hewitt in the 84th year of his age.

NEWMAN:  Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] June 29th, Mr. Alpheus C. Newman of South Addison, Steuben Co. [NY] aged 84 years, brother of A.D. Newman of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

WING:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 30th, Mr. Amos Wing aged about 80 years. Deceased was a brother-in-law of A.D. Newman of this village.

MINER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 25th, Mr. Philip Miner aged 84 years.

LAMPHERE:  At Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 23d, Mrs. Lyman Lamphere aged 79 years.

Mrs. Lyman Lamphere, aged 79 years, died on Monday, June 23d.  Her funeral was attended on Wednesday by a large circle of friends and neighbors.  Rev. T.P. Halstead conducted the services.  She was interred at South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

TEFFT:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] June 23d, Mrs. Jemima Tefft aged 76 years.

GOSHAW:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] June 26th, Mr. Frank L. Goshaw aged 22 years and 11 months.

MARIAM:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] June 2ith, Mr. Samuel Mariam aged 85 years, 9 months and 13 days.

DAVIDSON:  In Brooklyn, June 24th, Lottie B. [Davidson] wife of Dr. Robert T. Davidson, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 24 years and 10 months.

ATWATER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 23d, Mr. Edwin Atwater aged 75 years.

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

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

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MORGAN:  Drowned in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] June 28th, Eddie [Morgan] son of S.L. Morgan, aged 18 years.

On Saturday last the people of our village were startled by the report that Eddie Morgan was drowning in the river just above the north bridge.  A number rushed to the place, only to see Eddie upon the bank, dead.

The facts of the case, as we have been able to gather them are these: Eddie was upon the east side of the river, gathering water lilies.  there were two other boys upon the west side of the river, and they observed Eddie suddenly disappear from the bank into the water.  Not quite understanding the truth, they watched him disappear the third time beneath the water and not seeing him appear again, they became frightened and quickly gave the alarm.  But it being quite a little distance to the village, and as people were obliged to cross the bridge before reaching the place, and as there was some delay in getting the body, as the water was deep, it was too late to do anything for the unfortunate boy.  Fred Nichols dove into the water and obtained the body, and Drs. Dye and Noyes made every effort possible to restore him to consciousness. Reluctantly they gave up the task, as they became convinced that Eddie was really dead.

Eddie was the youngest son of S.L. Morgan, Esq. of this village, upon whom the blow falls heavily.  His funeral occurs today.

Upon the bank were found the water lilies that he had gathered and the theory is that he stepped down into the water to wash off the mud that had got upon his person while gathering the lilies.  the beautiful fact softens the sad event, that Eddie lost his life in trying to gather something that was pure and beautiful.  He was not even engaged in the innocent sports of boyhood, by which life is sometimes lost, but only gathering the sweetest and purest of flowers.

By the sweetly flowing river of life, he will gather the "river lilies," with immortal life crowning his angel face, with no fear of treacherous waters to swallow up the life that shall live forever.

Vital Records, Delaware (1834) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 8, 1834

Marriages

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Wright Butler, Mr. Ira Wood of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sally Howland of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY].

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by the -?- Jabez Bostwich, Mr. William Bear of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laura Paige of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 15, 1834

Marriages

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening, the 9th instant, by the Rev. Orange Clark, Mr. Jacob D. Clark junior editor of the Delaware Gazette to Miss Mary N. Hobbie.

In the village of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Frederick F. Tiffany, Mr. R.J. Emmons merchant to Miss Elizabeth A. [Mergs] daughter of Edmond Mergs, Esq.

At South Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY] on Tuesday morning, 14th inst. Mr. Barney Wager of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Nancy C. Stewart of the former place, youngest daughter of Gen. Stewart of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. [NY] on Tuesday evening 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Jabez S. Fitch, merchant of Bainbridge, Chenango Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine K. Gilbert daughter of Joseph T. Gilbert, Esq. of the former place.

Death

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, Miss Ann Scofield aged 50 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 22, 1834

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. O.L. Kirtland, Mr. Thomas M. Dennis of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Louisa Yendes of the former place.

In Schoharie Village [Schoharie Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, 11th inst. by the Rev. Hamilton Van Dyck, of Prattsville, L. Hubbard, M.D. to Miss Evelina [Van Dyck] daughter of C.H. Van Dyck, M.D.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Elbert Osborn, Mr. Henry King to Miss Ann Harby all of Franklin.

At South Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 14th inst. by the Rev. John Gray, Mr. Barny Weager of Ghent, Columbia County [NY] to Miss Nancy C. [Stewart] daughter of Gen. James Stewart of the latter place.

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the first day of December last, Mr. Jacob Boomhour in the 63d year of his age.  During a confinement of three weeks Mr. Boomhour bore his afflictions with entire submission to the will of heaven and died in full assurance that he was an heir of that rest that remains for the people of God.  He was a subject of early piety and ever adorned his profession by a close walk with his God.  He stood as a pillar in the temple of the new Jerusalem.  He was faithful in warning sinners to repent and flee from the wrath to come.  But alas! he is gone, and society mourns his loss. The weary pilgrim's, travelers through this veil of tears, found a safe retreat beneath the shadow of his roof.  Many a disciple of Jesus has been refreshed of his earthly store and found satisfaction to their soul whilst they have joined around the family altar and there poured out their souls to God.  But ah! why do we mourn for him, better to weep for ourselves, for his troubles are over, the battle is fought, the victory is won, and we have reason to believe that his spirit has joined the blood washed throng and is now singing the son of Moses and the Lamb.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 29, 1834

Marriage

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by John M. Landon, Esq. Mr. Wright Tuttle to Miss Sally Light all of Bovina.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 17, 1879

Deaths

WANZER:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 10th, Mrs. William Wanzer aged 28 years.

QUINCY:  In Columbus, Chenango Co. [NY] at the residence of her father, Deacon S. Brown, Mrs. Ida E. Quincy wife of Rev. W.J. Quincy, pastor of the Baptist Church, Morris [Otsego Co. NY] in the 22d year of her age.

DOOLITTLE: Near Edmeston Center [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 3d, Mrs. Charlotte Doolittle aged 71 years and 11 months.

FINCH:  At Hope Factory [Otsego Co. NY], September 5th, Franklin Finch aged 35 years.

WILSON:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday afternoon Sept. 7th Mary [Wilson] wife of Mr .E. Wilson, aged about 56 years.

PHELPS:  In Morris, Sept. 5th, James Y. Phelps aged 72 years.

Vital Records, Cortland (1847), & Otsego (1871 & 1879) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 4, 1847

Marriages

In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] at E.H. Hall's Hotel, on the 24th inst. by Elder Thoms fisher, Mr. Alonzo Bowen of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Canine of Preble [Cortland Co. NY].

At the same time and place, Mr. Joseph Pratt and Miss Eliza Bowen both of Truxton, Cortland Co. [NY].

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 11, 1847

Marriage

In Belvidere, N.J. on the 25th inst. by the Rev. J. T. Crane, Anthony B. Robeson, Esq., to Miss Ellen C. Clisbe formerly of Michigan City, Indiana.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 25, 1847

Marriages

On Sugar Hill in Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] by Eld. A.B. Jones, on the 18th inst. James A. Brad and Miss Elive A.E. Burlingham both of Truxton.

In Monterey [Schuyler Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. A.G. Laman, Mr. Philander S. Taggart formerly of Cortlandville, Cortland Co. [NY] and Amanda E. Burch of Dundee [Yates Co. NY].

Deaths

In Grandville, Michigan on the 6th inst. in hope of a blessed immortality, Rev. Charles Wesley Cowles youngest son of Russel and Dorcas Cowles of this village [Cortland, Cortland Co. NY] in the 25th year of his age.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on Thursday the 20th inst. Hiram Haskell son of John Haskell, aged 14 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriages

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 22d by Rev. J.L. Jones, E.B. Cornell of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Thompson of Guilford.

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 22d, by C.C. Smith, Abram Voorhees to Miss Mary Shaul both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY]

At the United Presbyterian Church in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 23d by Rev. J.C. Campbell, Thomas A. Rutherford and Miss Fidelia Bolton all of Burlington.

At the M.E. Parsonage in Sidney Center [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 22d, by H.A. Blanchard, Chancelor Herring of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY to Miss Nancy Burns of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 9th, Mrs. Mary Jane Stone daughter of L.T. Bugby, aged 36 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 23d, of disease of the heart, Dr. William Comstock aged 62 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Elias Gergory in the 80th year of his age.

Mr. Gregory was a descendant of the Puritans, his great grandfather being of the number who landed on Plymouth Rock.  He was born in the State of Connecticut in the year 1791 and two years after, his parents moved to the town of New Lisbon, in this county, where he has lived ever since.  He was possessed of an iron constitution and made farming a specialty in which he was very successful.  He left a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn the loss they have sustained in the departure of one they oved.

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In Burlington, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] on the 25th Nov. 1871.  Hon. James Clinton Walworth in the 85th year of his age.

For about twenty years, Judge Walworth was Co. Judge of this (Otsego) county.  The constitution of 1846 displaced the County and Supreme Court judges, which ended his public life, since which time he has followed the occupation of a quite farmer, among his many friends and neighbors and his opinion and advice were often sought by his neighbors.  He was a prominent member of the Episcopal Society.

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A man by the name of Jaycox [Samuel Jaycox, Sr.] died in Worcester in this county [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 14th, who, had he lived until the day before Christmas this year, would have been one hundred years old.  [Buried East Worcester Cemetery]

"Grandmother Bishop" is dead.  She was buried last Saturday. she was over 92 years of age. [Thirza Ruggles Clinton Bishop]

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 10, 1879

Marriage

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  A most interesting and elegant affair came off in Gilbertsville on Wednesday, Sept. 3d.  A country marriage, a matrimonial alliance between representatives of two of the most notable and influential families of our county, was solemnized after the old English custom, from whom all the parties concerned claim descent.  Mr. Fitch Gilbert of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, only son of George Y. Gilbert, Esq. of Gilbertsville was married to Carrie [Gilbert] third daughter of J.H. Gilbert, Esq. likewise of Gilbertsville and the ceremony taking place in the Presbyterian church.  The occasion was one of profound interest and was most imposing in display. The decorations at the church were very elaborate, we might say almost regal in their arrangement and richness. The pulpit, altar and windows were hung with rare and beautiful flowers, and every arrangement was made to add grace and beauty to the scene.

Guests were present from New York, Florida, Maine, New Jersey, Mississippi, Missouri and Wisconsin.  The presents were very numerous and beautiful.  A set of Serves china from the Paris Exposition, with the portraits of Louis XVI and all his court upon each piece; two sets of solid silver, set of Japanese china, solid silver waiters, &c.

The festivities which the happy occasion inaugurates were continued a l'Anglais for nearly a week.  Germans, balls and receptions took place, and our village wears its gayest attire. The happy couple have the best wishes of their wide and extended circle of friends.  Binghamton Republican

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1861)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 2, 1861

Marriages

At the Methodist Parsonage in North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. P.V. Schermerhorn, Mr. Richard Quakenbush of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss A.H. Crispell of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

On the 29th ult. by Rev. A. Wing, Mr. Relis Beagin to Miss Hattie Bennett all of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].  

At the residence of R. Holiday in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. William Lynch, Mr. Henry Hall of New Berlin, Chenango Co. [NY] to Miss Phebe H. Cook formerly of Rensselaerville, Albany Co. [NY] now of Otego.

At Watkins' Hotel in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. O.T. Moulton, Mr. Charles E. Loomis of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Rosanna E. Fines of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th of Nov. last of disease of the throat, Robert Heman [Lathan] only son of Francis and Viana Lathan, aged 5 years 1 month and 8 days.  "Thus fades the lovely flower."

Also, on the 16th of Nov. Viana Lathan after a few days illness of the throat in the 26th year of her age.  She leaves an affectionate companion and two lovely children to mourn her loss. But we trust their loss is her gain, as on being asked a few hours before her departure as to her future prospect, she said she felt that all was right between God and her soul.  She conversed with perfect calmness and when told she could not live to see the light of another morning, she seemed perfectly resigned.  Her mind was clear to the last.  Her last words to her companion and friends were, prepare to meet me in Heaven. The following lines were written by her immediately after recording the death of her son:

A broken heart my God and King, / Is all the sacrifice I bring; / The God of grace will not despise, / A broken heart for a sacrifice.

Her remains and those of her boy were buried in the Riverside Cemetery at Oneonta, to await the resurrection morn.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 9, 1861

Marriages

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. William H. Wilson  and Miss Amelia I. Blanchard both of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

Also, Mr. John L. Shaver of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Juliann Bisbee of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st, Mr. Charles T. Sylvester and Miss Elvira Smith, both of Laurens.

At the residence of the bride's father in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the eve of Dec. 26th, ult. by Rev. Thomas Taylor, Mr. Joseph N. Tabor Esq., of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary Richmond of the former place.

Also, by the same in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mr. Robert Cooke of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Susannah F. Davis of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Wasioja, Minn. on Christmas Eve, by Rev. E. Westcott, Mr. E. Wirt Westcott of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] and Miss hellen A. [Garver] daughter of  J.A. Garver, M.D. fot he former place.

News Item

A Correspondent of the Bloomville Mirror from Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] says:

The first pioneers of our beautiful valley have left on record to their sons that about the year 1786, and many years prior to that period, the Indians of the Susquehanna valley manufactured salt of the best quality from salt springs located in that section of country now known as the Town of Afton, in Chenango County [NY].

The testimony of Col. W. Johnson, Abram Fuller, Mrs. Sliter, William Spencer and also of Mrs. Kirby who is yet living at the advanced age of 91 years, they have all been witness that the Indians were the manufacturers of sale in this valley. who will be the enterprising and successful man to explore and find those salt springs, fortunes could be realized form them.

There is yet a tradition, without fiction, that in Delaware Co. N.Y., a lead mine of superior quality was wrought and known to Indians in the year 1784.

William S. Johnston

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 16, 1861

Deaths

Nov. 24th, 1860, in Centerville, El Dorado Co. California, of consumption, Theodore Tracy Fairchild a native of Trumansburg, Tompkins County, N.Y. aged 29 years.  The deceased was formerly a clerk with E.R. Ford in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

In Tioga County [NY] at Straits Corners on the 28th ult. Mr. Franklin Strait formerly of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] in the 41st year of his age.

Last Wednesday, Coroner Bartlett held a postmortem examination upon the body of Allen Baker, who had been buried at Edson Corners (town of Milford [Otsego Co. NY]), ten years last July.  The coffin and remains were found to be in a better state of preservation than was expected.  The coroner summoned a jury and several witnesses were sworn and from the facts elicited it was thought advisable to have the remains analyzed.  Dr. Porter of Albany, being present, took charge of the coffin and the remains and took them to Albany, the inquest adjourned to meet Feb. 11th, 1861.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 23, 1861

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Daniel Conley and Mrs. Jane Moon both of West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Samuel Weatherly aged 78 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 30, 1861

Marriages

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H. Garlick Dec. 31st, 1860, Mr. John Ackley to Miss Helen A. Youngs both of Milford.

Also, Jan. 6th, 1861, Mr. Edward H. Smith to Miss Hannah M. Miller.

Death

At Morris Otsego County [NY] on the 12th of January 1861, Irving W. Cooke aged about 19 years.  Irving was the youngest son of Jason and Eliza Cooke.  

Vital Records, Chenango (1826), Cortland (1847) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 15, 1826

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 7th inst. an indented boy by the name of Lyman Bennet.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy on my account, for I will pay no debts of his contracting after this date.  Erpy Hazard Willet [Cortland Co. NY] March 10th, 1926.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 22, 1826

Death

A son of Mr. Shaw, of this village [Rochester, Monroe Co. NY] while engaged in picking staves from the driftwood lodged at the lower bridge, on Thursday last, fell into the river and was swept over the falls.  It was an awful scene. The poor youth employed a brief moment "like some strong swimmer in his agony," in attempting to reach the shore, but the current was too impossible and upon approaching the precipice, he raised his imploring arms and breast erect and in an agony of despair was precipitated into an abyss from whose "bourne no traveler returns."  Rochester Tel.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 29, 1826

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 8th of February, Pamela Nickerson an indented pauper girl.  the above reward will be given to any person who will bring her back; or two cents to any person who will send her on but no charges paid. This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, on penalty of the law, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Ozias Yale Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] February 3, 1826.

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, October 1, 1847

Marriage

At McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 16 inst. by Rev. W.N. Perne, Mr. Marvin Huntington of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Sarah M. Bowker of the former place.

Deaths

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] near Blodgett's Mills on the 4th inst. Mary A. [Tillotson] daughter of Samuel & Patience Tillotson, aged 6 yrs. 8 mo. and 7 days.

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mr. Richard Hale aged 78 years.

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Miss Charlotte Barrows only daughter of Mrs. Truman Rindge, aged 17 yrs.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, October 7, 1847

Marriages

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] by Rev. S.J. Decker, Mr. William Randal and Miss Betsey Finn both of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

In Dryden [Cortland Co. NY] on the 30th of Sept. by the Rev. Hiram P. Crosier, Mr. John J. Out of Preble [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Catharine McKee of the former place.

Accompanying the above we received a portion of Wedding cake.  This is as it should be and speaks volumes in favor of the good judgement of the happy couple.  May their shadows never grow less and may the pledges of affection accumulate around the fireside altar.  The cake being very delicious we trust we shale be excused for perpetrating the following lines:

Let storms and winds life's era assail, / Thy bark we trust may ride / Unharmed by the officious winds, / That sometimes swell the tide.

Dark clouds at times may dim thy sky, / And threaten each hope to 'whelm, / But Peace shall always be thy guest, / If love only guides the helm!

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, October 28, 1847

Marriage

In Battle Creek, Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1847, by the Rev. J. Borington, Mr. Isaac C. More, merchant to Miss Hannah Maria Root, formerly of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY];

Death

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 26th inst. Hellen [Tilloston] daughter of Samuel Tilloston, aged 4 years and 8 months.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 15, 1879

Deaths

V. Gould a lady about 75 years of age, living near Elder Hodge's, left her bed, and in passing downstairs to the principal floor, fell and broke her neck. She was not discovered until morning and then lay with her body stretched, head downward along the stairs.  There is no suspicion of any foul play.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tanner was buried in this village last Friday.

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. Menzo Johnson who has long been a sufferer from dropsy, died at her home last Monday night.  

Vital Records, Otsego Co. NY (1821 & 1891)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 7, 1821

Deaths

Died at New York, Sarah Hoffman, widow of the late Nicholas Hoffman, aged 79 years.  the last moments of this excellent lady were in unison with her whole life, full of peace and full of hope.  A life spent in the practice of virtue could not fail to give that consolation, "that peace which the world cannot give," to buoy above the fear of death and to inspire her with "a sure and certain hope of a joyful resurrection."  I saw her when death had thrown his grapplings. She felt his force, but her baroque was anchored on the rock of ages and she rode secure.

"Her ruling passion was indeed strong in death."  The poor orphans of the Asylum and their kind and benevolent protectors was a theme she was never tired of; take in all, said the dying President; rescue all you can, from the misery and vice which is too frequently the lot of the poor and unprotected female; make no distinction of sect or faith; "pluck them as brands from the burning."  I spoke of the good fight she had fought, the race she had run, and the victor's crown that awaited her.  I rely, said Mrs. Hoffman, my full and only reliance is on the atonement made for my sins, by the Redeemer!

In the dread hour of death, with children and friends weeping around, when every chord which binds us to earth is breaking asunder, and the sweet light of Heaven about to be exchanged for darkness, "cold oblivion and to rot." Oh sir, it must be worth worlds to have an hope, a belief, a full reliance such as this!  And foul befall the cruel hand that would snatch away the pillow on which the dying Christian rests.  A friend to religion and virtue - N.Y. Evening Post.

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At Fairhaven, Conn. on the 8th inst. Mrs. Swift wife of E. Swift, Esq.  Her disease a lingering consumption. The tenor of her life was consonant with the religion she professed, and her last hours were sweetened with the joyful hope of a glorious immortality.  By her death society has lost an ornament, and the church of Christ an active, useful and distinguished member.

At Hartford, Ct. last Sunday morning, Miss Mary Caldwell daughter of John Caldwell, Esq. aged 33 years.  Four week's since we announced the death of Mrs. Colt, a sister of her whose death we now lament. This daughter is the last of fourteen children whom a fond and affectionate father has followed to their graves.  Although the afflicted parent must feel in those instances all the consolation which arises from the words of inspiration. "Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord." Still a sympathizing public must drop a tear with an afflicted family which has so severely tasted of the cup of affliction. "Pity us, O our friends, for the hand of God hath touched us."  N.Y. Spect.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry, Valley, NY, August 14, 1821

Marriages

In the seventh Day Baptist Church in Brookfield, Madison County [NY\] on the 14th ult by the Rev. Henry Clarke, Doct. Henry Clarke of Plainfield, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Lucy Clarke, daughter of Henry Clarke, Jun. Esq. of the former place.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Andrew Oliver, Mr. Joner(?) Wilson of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rachel Ferguson daughter of Mr. John Ferguson of the former place.

Deaths

On the 4th day of August inst. at his residence in Western [Oneida Co. NY], Gen. William Floyd in the eighty-ninth year of his age.

Thus another patriot of the Revolution is gone!  He was one of the remaining four to wit. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carrol & William Floyd, who signed the declaration of independence.  Gen. Floyd, being early engaged in opposing the encroachments of Great Britan upon our rights and liberty and ardently active in promoting the happiness and independence of his country, was chosen a delegate from the county of Suffolk in the state of New York to a congress of the colonies of North America held at Philadelphia on the 15th of September 1774, of which he remained a member until nearly the close of the Revolution.

On that memorable and trying day, the 4th of July 1776 when the independence of America was declared, while the British were upon his estates, and giving him foretaste of the destruction that awaited him, and all those who were pledging their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor in support of that eventful project should it fail, we find him enrolling his name among those of the patriots who were willing to risk all that was personal f or the freedom of their country.

After the close of the struggle and having passed the most active years of his life in various public situations, always enjoying the confidence and affection of his fellow citizens, he left his estate in Suffolk and at the age of about sixty, as if in the vigor of his years, took up his residence in the then wilderness, now the cultivated valley of Western, in the county of Oneida [NY] where he has passed the remainder of his days in retirement, retaining his usual relish for social enjoyments, his love of friends, his strength of memory, &c. all the faculties of his mind.  His health was generally good, so that he attended to the ordinary cares and employments of rural life.  At last, an attack upon the breast caused him suddenly to sink into the arms of death, with very little pain of body and great serenity of mind. 

He has left an aged and worthy widow, also children and grandchildren, & many relatives & friends to feel his loss.  His fellow citizens and neighbors, who have for many years enjoyed the friendship and advice of a venerable patriot, will long hold him in affectionate remembrance, and his country will embalm his deeds and his character among those who have bestowed lasting blessings on mankind.  Utica Sentinel

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 5, 1891

Marriage

VANCOTT - LEWIS:  At the M.E. church at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 25th, in the presence of about 90 invited guests, Mr. Fred E. VanCott and Miss Nettie Adean Lewis were united in marriage at 5 p.m.  The wedding march was played by Mrs. Dr. Truman, while two of the ushers entered, followed by Miss Marcia Curtis and William Copley and the bride and groom who marched to the center of an evergreen arch in front of the pulpit.  Rev. G.H. Prentice, of Gilbertsville, performed the marriage ceremony. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. William Burnside. The company then repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Lewis, where the bride and groom received the hearty congratulations of their many friends. After the reception, the bride and groom took the 7:23 train in a shower of rice, for a tour through western New York. They have the best wishes of their many friends. They had many very valuable presents.  Mr. Van Cott is one of Unadilla's most enterprising young men and Miss Lewis is a very exemplary young lady of Wells Bridge. There were guests present from Preston, Guilford, Sidney, Gilbertsville, Otego and Oneonta. there were also presents sent form Washington D.C. and Battle Creek, Mich. The ushers of the occasion were Messers. Will Curtis, Clinton Foster, Jesse Foot and Charles Sisson. Rural Timber

Death

Aurelia Lintner Danforth wife of ex-Judge Peter S. Danforth, and mother of State Treasurer Danforth, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] died at her home in Middleburg [Schoharie Co. NY] on March 1st.