Vital Records, Cortland (1847) & Otsego (1861) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 23, 1847

Death

At East Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mr. Benjamin Goff aged 63 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 30, 1847

Deaths

On the 23d Nov. at Babcock's Grove, Dupage Co. Ill., Mr. Cortland R. Dodge aged 39 yrs, formerly of Cortlandville, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

Mr. Dodge was taken with the congestive fever, which abated, and hopes were entertained of his speedy recovery, when the Typhus fever set in, and after an illness of two weeks, expired in the hope of a blessed immortality.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 13, 1861

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. William Baldwin, George Byron Peters and Miss Lucy McMinn, both of Oneonta.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge Peter Snyder and Miss Mary E. Row both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by J.C. Dietz, Esq. Gamaliel Reynolds and Miss Nancy Waldron all of Oneonta.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 20, 1861

Death

Says the Cherry Valley Gazette: Archibald McCoy who resides in what is called Chestnut Street in the town of C.V. was found near his own house on the morning of Friday the 8th frozen to death.  He was on his way home from Rockville, with a team, which he had unhitched from the sleigh, and had soon after evidently been overcome by the cold, laid down and expired.

We learn that a man by the name of Luther, living near Milford Village [Otsego Co. NY], came to his death on Wednesday last in the following manner:  He was in the woods chopping, and had nearly chopped through a tree when it split off and a portion of it struck him on the side of the head, scattering his brains in every direction on the ground.  He was found in the evening about 8 o'clock, when Coroner Bartlett held an inquest and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  Mr. Luther was a very respectable man and was much respected by his neighbors.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death.  He was about 32 years of age.  [Alvin Luther, 1828-1861, Milford Cemetery]

Mr. Enos Robinson aged 62 years was drowned in Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] near the Fork Factory on Tuesday last (12th inst.) while engaged in clearing away rubbish from a bridge.  He was standing on the ice in company with Col. Cheney, when the surging of the high water broke up the ice and Mr. R. was drawn under and killed or drowned among the masses of ice.  Col. Cheney saved himself by clinging to the bridge. The body of Mr. Robinson was not recovered till next day. Coroner H. N. Robinson held the inquest.  Republican & Democrat

News Item

The investigation into the death of Allen Baker closed on Wednesday last.  The chemist reported that he had found nearly two grains of arsenic in a portion of the remains.  He had only analyzed a portion of the body.  Several witnesses were sworn and testimony elicited before the coroner, showed that the poison was administered by the hand of Elizabeth P. McCraney and so the jury declared.  She was immediately arrested and taken to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].  

Incidents are fast coming to light of this notorious female, which show that she is one of the most hardened and cunning persons we ever read of or heard of.  Mrs. Cunningham, she leaves far behind in crime.  The career of this woman shows to what an extent in crime a person can by frequent acts bring themselves.  But such persons cannot always flourish.  They will get to the end of their rope sooner or later and it is to be hoped, for the good of the human family, that this notorious and far-famed female will soon get to the end of her's.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 27, 1861

News Items

A Miss White of McKean, who married a gentleman from Mississippi a few weeks ago and accompanied her husband to that state, which she intended making her future residence, returned to this city on Tuesday afternoon, having been ordered to leave the Southern domain at a certain [time] before the expiration of ten hours.  It seems that she made too free use of her Northern sentiments to suit the Southern chivalry and hence was ordered out of the country.  If this is not anarchy and oppression, we would like to know in what country it can be found.  What was done with the husband we do not learn.  Erie Dispatch

Mr. Lincoln arrived in Washington on Saturday morning last and was met at the station by a few friends (he by his timely notice of the plot to assassinate him having frustrated the grand reception which was to be given him) and was escorted to his hotel.  The attempt made on the life of the President Elect was a bold one and shows to what a degree of hatred the opponents of Mr. Lincoln have secreted in their bosoms.  The Democratic party have been in power so long that they seem to think that it is theirs by right, and they are not willing to abide by the decision of a majority of the People.  Their motto is "rule or ruin," and the government they have nearly ruined.  And now when a President, who is elected according to the Constitution of the United States is on his way to the Capitol of the Nation, they seek to murder him.  But thank God, we are pleased to record that their determinations were foiled this time and Mr. Lincoln reached Washington in safety.  May the good Lord protect him and deliver us as soon as possible from Democratic misrule and corruption.

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The Guilford Mystery:  Something over a year ago, a young man named Elwood a teacher at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] disappeared, under circumstances which induced his friends to think that he had been accidentally drowned in Guilford Pond, but search developed no traces of his body.  From that time to the present, it has been a mooted question with those who knew him whether he had drowned or run away.  But, within a few days, a letter has been received from him by a gentleman in this county, in which he gives an account of his wanderings and his present whereabouts.  He left because of pecuniary embarrassments, he says, and regrets the act. We may mention that, since his disappearance, several pieces have appeared in Peterson's magazine, under the name of Ernest Clare, which have been recognized as his contributions. We make these statements on the authority of persons who, if necessary, will come forward to substantiate them.  Chenango Telegraph

Note:  Albert Henry Elwood (b. Dec. 14, 1839) did fabricate his drowning to escape whatever problems he was experiencing while residing in Guilford.  In his youth it was seen that he was inclined to escape his problems by running away.  He went on to become an architect and lived a long life, dying 24 Feb. 1924 in Elkhart, Indiana at the age of 84 years.  An article telling the life story of Mr. Elwood (The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Elwood in Guilford, New York) was published in the Chenango County Historical Society's Journal of 2015 (issue 4, Summer 2015).

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821, 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 11, 1821

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday evening the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. Jacob Keller to Miss Catharine Caner.

Death

At Middleburgh [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mr. Martin Pholand, leaving a wife and three children.  The death of Mr. Pholand, we are informed, was occasioned in the following manner. He and a Mr. Crum had caught some sunfish for the purpose of putting into a certain pond.  While alive in the vessel containing them, they undertook to see which could swallow the most and largest fish.  They each swallowed three alive and on Mr. Pholand's attempting to swallow the fourth, about the width of a man's three fingers, it stuck in his throat so tight he could not get it down.  A part of the fish was extricated just before he expired.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 18, 1821

Death

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] in the 14th inst. Elijah H. Metcalf, Esq aged about 50 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 2, 1821

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25tyh ult. Mr. John Gaskin to Miss Abbey Story.

On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. Cary Starks to Miss Sally Truax.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 22, 1879

Marriages

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] S.M. Yale and Miss Cora Storgan.

In Davenport Center [Delaware Co. NY] August 11th, by Rev. E. Hunt, William Goodenough of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Ardell Haynes of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 15, Mrs. Isaac Sterling.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 19, Joseph K. Rogers son of P.P. Rogers, Esq. and formerly of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] aged 24 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Aug. 13, Joshua Whitney aged 91 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 13, William Newton aged 92 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 17, Mrs. Frances M. Cobb wife of E.A. Cobb, aged 28 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 16, Mrs. John Herrick aged 68 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Aug. 14, Mrs. Martha Chamberlain aged 75 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] aug. 14th, Mrs. Daniel Beagle.

Hon. William B. Hawes a prominent lawyer of Washington and formerly of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] died Aug. 11th.

Rev. F.P. Taylor, pastor of the M.E. church at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], died on the 9th inst.  N.B. Ripley of Morris is supplying the pulpit.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Amos Burch of this village was buried last Sunday.  Mr. B. has been a resident of this village for many years and as a teacher of vocal music was known to many throughout this section of the county.  He was a prominent member of the Baptist Church.  His funeral services were conducted on Sunday last by Rev. A.W. Clark of said church.  He leaves a large circle of mourning friends.

Vital Records, Madison (1873) & Otsego (1891) Counties, NY

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, March 13, 1873

Marriages

FITZSIMMONS - MOONEY:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 10, by L.D. Knox, Esq. Mr. Edward Fitzsimmons and Miss Anna Mooney both of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

FARNSWORTH - SIMMONS:  In Taberg [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 27, Mr. Eri Z. Farnsworth of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Olive J. Simmons of Annsville [Oneida Co. NY].

POPPLETON - REYNOLDS:  In State Bridge [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 16, by Rev. A.M. Rowe, Mr. Henry Poppleton and Mrs. Amanda E. Reynolds both of State Bridge.

TALLETT - MASON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] March 3, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Morell E. Tallett and Miss Nellie A. Mason both of Otselic, Chenango Co. [NY].

GETMAN - MARCELLUS:  In West Monroe [Oswego Co. NY] on St. Valentine's Day, by J.E. Sperry, Esq. Mr. Joel F. Getman and Miss Ella Marcellus both of Constantia [Oswego Co. NY].

CODY - DeLAND:  In Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 26, by Rev. Charles Ayer, Kendall Cody of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] and Martha T. DeLand of Kirkland.

Deaths

BRIDGE:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], March 11 of congestion of the lungs, Ira Bridge aged 47 years.

LOCKHART:  In New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], March 12th, Miss Matilda Lockhart sister of W.J. Lockhart of this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] in the 13th year of her age.

HERRINGTON:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 26 of dropsy of the heart, Nathaniel R. Herrington aged 60 years.

ACKLEY:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 16, Philo Ackley aged 41 years.

BUSH:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 16, Henry C. Bush aged 3 years and 3 months.

LINCOLN:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] March 4, Joshua H. LincolnBU aged 87 years.

BENTLEY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] March 2, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bentley wife of Hiram W. Bentley Esq. aged 58 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], March 11th, Abbie Williams daughter of George and Sarah Williams, aged 2 years and 6 months.

BOSWORTH:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], March 9, Mr. Ethan Bosworth aged 87 years, 7 months and 10 days.

HANSON:  Earlville, Madison Co. NY:  Joseph Hanson father of Samuel Hanson of this village was buried in Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] on Monday of this week.  He was about 90 years old and resided in the town 50 years, and lived with his wife, who survives him, 66 years.

POWERS:  Jason Powers one of the pioneers of Madison County [NY] was buried from his residence near Canastota [Madison Co. NY] on Friday.  His age was 93, and up to within a short time before his death, he was remarkably well preserved in body and mind.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 12, 1891

Birth

Frank Cose is wearing a very pleasant expression nowadays and is quite liberal with cigars. The cause is a 9-pound girl.

Marriages

Feb. 25th, 1891, by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Charles W. Salisbury and Hattie Rogers both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] Mar. 7th, 1891, by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Henry D. Wells and Miss Rosa Borst both of Sidney Center [Delaware Co. NY].

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The Death Record for the Town of Unadilla for the Year 1890

The record of vital statistics of deaths in the Town of Unadilla during the year 1890, shows the following:

Phoebe E. Nichols	Jan. 6	Malissa Steven	May 12
Lutie A. Carr	Jan. 7	David Siver	May 13
Jason W. Spencer	Jan. 31	Martin B. Luther	June 4
Sally S. Collins	Feb. 4	Abigail Noble	July 18
E.N. Crane	Feb. 8	Thomas White	July 18
Lavina H. Simpson	Feb. 15	Cornelius W. Fuller	Aug. 20
Anna Gilbert	Feb. 20	Ella R. Owens	Aug. 22
Harry Curtis Gregory	Mar. 14	Earl T. Wadsworth	Aug. 23
Cora Nichols	Mar. 18	Emeline Wilmot	Sept. 8
Henry VanDeusen	Mar. 24	Laura Houck	Oct 20
Etta M. Gardner	Apr. 1	Jane Ann Taylor	Oct. 21
Salmon G. Cone	Apr 7	Isaac J. Nichols	Oct. 30
Edmund Nichols	Apr 9	Emeline E. Parsons	Nov. 21
Alice L. Castle	Apr 16	Harriet M. Evans	Nov. 30
Amanda Sperry	Apr 17	Henry H. Howard	Dec. 2
Phebe Oles	Apr 17	Lysander Curtis	Dec. 7
Mitta Wilbur	Apr 23	Frank B. Arnold	Dec. 11
Abagail Butler	Apr 25	Ida M. DeForest	Dec. 21
Susan Baskerville	May 2	Allen Weidman	Dec. 23
Phebe Jane Bishop	May 6	Charles H. Badean	Dec. 29

Vital Records, Madison (1821), Broome (1846) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 11, 1821

Six Cents Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on the third inst. Valorus Homes, and indented apprentice.  Whoever will take up and return said boy shall be entitled to the above reward.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy on my account.  December 13, 1820, Jabez Grodavent.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 22, 1821

Marriage

At Pompey hill on Wednesday the 13th inst. by the Rev. Joshua Leonard, Luther Marsh, Esq. sheriff of Onondaga to Miss Margaret Leonard all of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 22, 1821

Death

Died in London, Madison County [OH] on the 23d ultimo after an indisposition of but short duration, Abraham D. Van Horn esq. Attorney at Law, formerly of the state of New York, in the 84th year of his age.  Of the deceased it may be truly said he possessed but few of the frailties incident to humanity.  His deportment through life presented an unvarying scene of kindness and benevolence.  His heart was the seat of the social virtues. Possessing much professional erudition, his mind was enriched with the elegancies of literature and the embellishments of science.  His attainments enkindled our respect - the mild and gentle virtues of his heart engaged our esteem.  If with these distinguishing traits of excellence he possessed a single frailty, let its remembrance be buried with him in the grave.

In paying this humble tribute to his memory, the prepossessions of friendship, with which his amiable and ingenuous deportment has inspired us, have not, we are persuaded, an undue influence in the information of our judgment of his worth.  And when we say the portals of the grave never closed upon a more upright and estimable man, the pen but traces the sentiment which the heart prompts.  All who knew him and duly appreciated his worth, weep for his death and would lighten by their sympathies the sinking spirits of his bereaved relatives.  The reflection however that his sleep is not eternal; that the shade of death which have overcast the noontide of his years will soon be dissipated and he wake to enjoy forever an irradiating morning of immortality, should reconcile his relatives and friends to that dispensation of providence which has deprived them of his society. [Columbus, Ohio Gazette]

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 30, 1846

Deaths

Near Fennimore Grove Grant, Wisconsin on the 4th inst., after a short but severe illness, Giles W. Russell formerly of Erie, Pa., in the 29th year of his age.  The deceased was a young man of estimable character - industrious and kind - he had endeared himself to a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his loss.  During his sickness he received every attention that could be bestowed by medical aid and kind friends.  Lancaster Herald.

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The Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] papers announce the death in that city on the 23rd inst. of Gen. Vincent Mathews, LLD, aged 80 years.

Gen. Mathews says the Democrat, was a distinguished member of the legal profession and at the time of his death was, as is believed, the oldest practicing lawyer in the state.

Gen. Mathews was born in Orange Co. in this state [NY] in June 1766.  He commenced the study of law in New York with the late Col. Robert Troup, in 1786 and was admitted to the bar in 1790.  He subsequently moved to Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] and was elected to the Assembly in 1793 and to the Senate in 1796.  In 1809 he was elected to Congress.  In 1816 he moved to Bath [Steuben Co. NY] and 1821 to Rochester, where he resided until his death.

The Democrat concludes its article with the following paragraph:  "As a man, he was estimable in all the relations of life, winning affection and esteem by acting from the impulses of a generous heart.  He was in truth profoundly respected and warmly beloved.  An exemplary life was crowned by a Christian faith as he was in the judgment of all, an humble and sincere Christian, giving assurance that a life well spent here will be with him but the commencement of a glorious immortality hereafter."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 11, 1879

Marriages

FISH - WALDORF:  At the home of Peter Waldorf, Esq. the bride's father, June 4, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Emmet J. Fish of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Lovina Waldorf of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

HOPKINS - COY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Fred W. Hopkins of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Phebe L. Coy of Bainbridge.

KEOUGH - KINNIER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. VanDusen Mr. John F. Keough and Miss Elizabeth Kinnier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. VanDusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

Deaths

YOUNGS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, Sally [Youngs] wife of the late Daniel Youngs, aged 69 years.

CROSBY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, Albert L. [Crosby] son of Orrin and Harriet Crosby, aged 5 years.

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

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

WELLS:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 31st, Helen Davis [Wells] wife of James H. Wells, aged 32 years.

ROOT:  In Grand Rapids, Mich. May 30th, Anna M. [Root] wife of Devillo S. Root formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.

Vital Records, Madison (1866) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, November 3, 1866

Marriages

CAMPBELL - CUTLER:  At the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 17th, by the Rev. A.T. Mattison, Mr. Jas. W. Campbell to Miss Alice M. Cutler both of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY].

SHELL - MUNROE:  At the house of the bride's father, in Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by the Rev. Mr. Damon, of Manlius, Mr. J.P. Shell of Tonawanda, Pa., to Miss Alice Munroe of Kirkville.

BOND - NOTT:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 23, at the residence of Mr. Theodore Morse by the Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Jerome Bond to Miss Lottie Nott both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

BOWEN - DIXON:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 29 by the Rev. J.B. Child, Mr. Norman T. Bowen of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Melvina Dixon of Cazenovia.

EDGARTON - GLADWISH:  At the Madison House in Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. George P. Edgarton to Miss Elizabeth Gladwish all of Bouckville, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY].

VANDERPOOL - BOOTHE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th ult. by Rev. P.T. Hughston, Mr. Allen Vanderpool of Yates [Orleans Co. NY] to Miss Cynthia M. Boothe of Hamilton.

CLARK - BROWNING:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th ult., by Rev. D.D. Brown, Mr. Elmer J. Clark of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Browning of Plymouth.

WELLS - CAREY:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by Rev. R. Todd, Mr. George Wells of Augusta to Miss Margaret Carey of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

STEWART - CHAMPLIN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. Mr. Patterson, Dr. W.H. Stewart of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Amelia Champlin of Norwich.

BROWN - UNDERWOOD:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. Mr. Hill, Mr. Edwin T. Brown of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Helen M. Underwood of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY].

STOCUM - SMITH:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th ult. by Rev. Mr. Ensign, Mr. William Slocum of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Delphine Smith of Pitcher.

YOUNG - GREEN:  In Verona, on the 23d ult. by Rev. Abel S. Wood, Mr. Frederick V. Young of Madison [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Eliza A. Green of New London [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

ELDRED:  In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] Oct. 29th, Mrs. Maria B. Eldred wife of Rufus Eldred, aged 69 years and 10 days.

DOUGLASS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] on the 28th inst. an infant son and only child of James and Fannie Douglass.

TROWBRIDGE: In Skaneateles [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 23, Russell H. [Trowbridge] son of M.J. Trowbridge of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 23 years.

NEWELL:  At Ulster, Bradford Co. Pa., Oct. 21, Mr. Albert Newell formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 60 years.

BARDEEN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of his son, Dr. A.V. Bardeen, Mr. Cyrus Bardeen aged 78 years.

LEWIS:  Harrison Lewis only son of Morgan Lewis, died at Chattanooga, Tenn. a short time since.  He belonged opt the 16th U.S. Infantry and his term of service had nearly expired.

BENEDICT:  Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Nathan Benedict an old and honored citizen of this town was buried a few days since.  He was over 80 years old and one of the first settlers of this town.

SMITH:  In Weedsport, Cayuga County [NY] Oct. 10, Mr. Joseph S. Smith aged 68 years.

It is with heartfelt sorrow we are called upon to record the decease of an old and valued friend.  But a few short months since we visited him at his home in Cayuga and found him apparently in the enjoyment of health, full of life and energy and meditating plans for the future.  But the great reaper, Death, who respects neither old nor young, has gathered him in and we shall look upon the familiar face of "Uncle Joseph" no more.  He was a native of Sherburne, Chenango Co. [NY], his father having been one of the original pioneers in the settlement of that town.  He passed nearly all the days of his youth and manhood in the place of his nativity, but realizing that old age was creeping on and feeling a desire to spend the remnant of his days where he could enjoy the society of a much-loved twin brother, he removed to Weedsport about one year ago. Shortly after his removal there, his brother died. This sudden bereavement doubtless hastened his progress opt the tomb.  He has left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  possessed of a warm and generous heart, those who knew him best respected and moved him most. A tale of suffering and misfortune ever enlisted his warmest sympathies and the poor and the friendless never appealed to him in vain.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 11, 1879

Marriage

On Wednesday September 3d(?), 1879, at the residence of the bride's parents at Schuyler's lake, by Rev. S.R. Ward, Lowell S. Henry and Miss May S. Downs.

Deaths

Near Edmeston Center [Otsego Co. NY] September 3d, Miss Charlotte Doolittle aged 71 years and 11 months.

In Union, Broome Co. NY, Sept. 1st of paralysis, E. Hyde Clark in the 79th year of his age.  Mr. C. was a native of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] but for the last 16 years has been a resident of Broome County [NY].

At Hope Factory [Otsego Co. NY], September 5th, '79, Franklin Finch aged 35 years.

Vital Records, Chenango (1841 & 1879) & New York (1801) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 3, 1841

Death

At his residence in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 17th ult.  Mr. Nathaniel Foote aged 45 years.

As a husband, friend and brother he was faithful and kindly affectionate.  He was pious and his piety was of that genuine kind which consists in love to God and all mankind.  His last lingering illness he bore without a murmur and when he died it was with a humble yet confident hope of pure and endless happiness.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1841

Marriage

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Denison, Mr. Orlando Harrington to Miss Hannah Brown all of that town.

Death

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday morning, the 11th inst., Mary [Rexford] wife of Rev. Lyman S. Rexford.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 24, 1841

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst. Mrs. Bridget [Wells] wife of Mr. Ephraim Wells, aged 72 years.

Another Revolutionary Soldier gone:  Died in this village [Jamestown, Chautauqua Co. NY] on the 6th inst., Mr. Thomas Matthews at the advanced age of 93 years and 6 months.  He was a native of Connecticut and at the commencement of the struggle between this country and Great Britain, he sided with his oppressed countrymen and entered the American army, being attached to the regiment of Col. Campbell.  He was in many a hard-fought battle and had many hair breadth escapes.  Five years of the strength of his manhood were expended in his country's service.  Many an interesting tale has he told to the third generation of Old Pat. Mad Anthony, as he used to call Gen. Wayne and of Gen Washington, whose lives have become a part of our national history.  He has gone to join his compatriots who by the bravery, privations and hardships, have left the American people the rich legacy of civil and religious liberty. The last of this noble race of men will soon disappear from among us.  His funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church of this village, whose pastor, the Rev. E.J. Gillet is a grandson of his, and was altered by a numerous concourse of our citizen.  Jamestown Journal

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 19, 1879

Death

Fatal Runaway:  On Tuesday afternoon of last week, as Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Carter were on their way home, a short distance above this village [Greene, Chenango  Co. NY], their horse became frightened at the cars, when in the vicinity of Mr. William F. Russell's residence, and ran, tipping the carriage over, throwing the aged couple out upon the ground with great violence.  Mrs. Carter received very bad bruises about the head and face, and Mr. Carter had a shoulder blade and one or two ribs broken, besides being injured otherwise internally. They were cared for by physicians and the neighbors and finally taken home.  Mr. Carter lingered along until Monday morning, when death put an end to his sufferings.  Mrs. Carter is improving.  Mr. Carter was an old and respected resident of this town, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends.  Greene American

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 7, 1801

Death

Yesterday morning, Thomas Smellie Esq. a native of Hamilton in Scotland.  He lately came to this city for the recovery of his health.  His death is lamented by those few who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 8, 1801

Marriages

On Sunday evening last by the Rev. Dr. Rodgers, Mr. John Patrick of this city [NYC], merchant, to Miss Sarah Ann Stewart.

At New Gloucester, Mr. Eleazar A. Jenks, editor of the Portland Gazette, to Miss Clarina P. Greenleaf.

At Baltimore [MD] Mr. Richard Price to Miss Phebe Coates.

At Philadelphia [PA] the 3d inst. by the Rev. Dr. Green, Mr. James McKean, merchant, to the amiable Miss Ann Ramsey all of that city.

Deaths

At Boston [MA] Mr. Alexander Mackay, merchant, AEt. 54 years.

Mrs. Mary Adams relict of Capt. Thomas Adams, late editor of the Chronicle.

At Lancaster [PA] Abijah Taylor Esq one of the state representatives from the county of Chester [PA].

At Baltimore [MD] Capt. Samuel Chester.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 3, 1879

Marriages

At the parsonage in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] June 6th by Rev. H.W.H. Watkins, Mr. R.S. Yeomans of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anna Ford of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] June 11th, by Rev. Samuel E. Carr, Mr. Willis Bidwell of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Hestella N. Gifford of East Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

A pleasant little gathering of about fifty met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Pancoast of Page Brook [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday eve, June 18th to participate in the celebration of the fifth anniversary of their wedded life.

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] June 28th, Mr. Samuel Marriam aged 85 years, 9 months and 14 days.

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

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], June 25th, Mr. Horace Scott aged 61 years.

In Brooklyn, June 25th, Lottie B. Davidson wife of Dr. Robert T. Davidson, formerly of this village, aged 21 years and 10 months.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 14, 1879

Birth

Harpursville, Broome Co. NY:  Mr. Arthur Mudge is about the happiest man in town.  It is a son.

Deaths

Henry O. Southworth a prominent member of the bar in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] thirty years ago, died at Babcock Hull in the town of Bridgewater, Oneida County [NY], Tuesday of last week, 66 years of age.

At Fairview [PA], Saturday evening, the six-year-old daughter of Edward Ryan endeavored to cross the railroad by crawling under a freight train.  Her nurse, Cassie Laflin, aged 18, started to bring her back, when the train started and both girls were killed.

Patrick Moran a mason of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] fell from a scaffold in the new Catholic church at Towanda, in which he was engaged in plastering, last week and was instantly killed. The distance was thirty feet, and the fall broke his neck.

Elliot Danforth, Esq. attended the funeral of his great uncle, Peter E. Swart Esq. one of the oldest residents of Middleburg [Schoharie Co. NY] on Tuesday.

It is with pain that we record the death of our esteemed townsman, Mr. Peter Z. Swart, which occurred last Saturday morning in the sixty-seventh year of his age.  Perhaps no man was better known or more deeply respected in this part of the county than Mr. Swart and many who knew him only through his kindly acts and honorable manner of dealing, will mourn the loss of a friend.  He has held many local offices in this town [Middleburg] and always filled them with the same marked ability and nobleness of purpose that characterized the management of his own affairs through life. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended.  [The Cobleskill Index, Cobleskill, NY, Aug. 14, 1879]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 5, 1879

The County Jail and Inmates

Through the courtesy of Sheriff Hill and Keeper Cook we visited the County Jail on Wednesday afternoon last.  The jail now contains only seven prisoners, the smallest number that he been in the institution for a long time.  There are no tramps in the jail, and the people of the county have reason to congratulate themselves on the success of the tramp law recently enacted by the Board of Supervisors.

Esther Mudge, the New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] woman, charged with infanticide has the whole upper floor of the jail to herself, and when we entered the apartment was reading a paper. Her incarceration does not seem to trouble her to any great extent, and she chatted as pleasantly as if oblivious of the terrible crime with which she is charged.

On the first floor, seated at a table enjoying a social game of cards was Fred Jackson, the colored man indicted for the murder of his mother at Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] last winter; Elijah Melius the absconding collector of the town of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], recently brought back from the West; Charles Wood, the burglar who broke into the depots at Earlville, Sherburne, Oxford and stations of the Erie, near Binghamton; Luallen Tyler charged with forgery, and over whom an indictment has been pending since 1874; Edward Cobb for "breaking up" housekeeping in a too abrupt manner and Anthony Gravelin the Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] shoemaker, who, while intoxicated, assaulted his wife.

About the time McCann was executed, [Fred] Jackson was indisposed and very despondent for several days, but under medical treatment has fully recovered and is now looking well and apparently in the enjoyment of his usual health.  He says but little in regard to the tragedy and still stoutly maintains his innocence of the crime.  The story current that he was feigning insanity was entirely without foundation, as we are informed by Keeper Cook.  He is very quiet in his demeanor but is apparently a general favorite with the other prisoners.

[Elijah] Melius does not stand the confinement as well as the other prisoners and looks pale, haggard and careworn.  He is naturally a very active man, accustomed to a plenty of outdoor exercise. When first incarcerated he made overtures for a compromise, but the effort failed and his bondsmen are determined to show him no leniency, and he will probably be compelled to abandon farming as an occupation and learn a trade under the supervision of prison officials.

The station burglar that gives his name as Charles Wood (no doubt an alias) is a mystery to everyone.  He is not at all reticent and talks freely in regard to the crimes he has committed, giving information and details to the officers that could only be known by his own telling.  He is an expert letterer and has his name marked upon the floor in the jail in text letters that in shape or style few painters could equal and stamps his story of being a longshoreman by profession as untrue and it is more than possible that Sheriff Hill has in his prisoner "larger game" than is generally anticipated.

Anthony Gravelin has nearly served his sentence of ninety days imposed upon him for assault upon his wife while in a drunken frenzy and will be liberated on the 8th inst.  When sober, he is a quiet, peaceable and well-disposed man, but rum brings out the devil that is in him, and when on his sprees is a dangerous character.  It is hoped that his ninety days' experience in jail will prove a temperance lecture that he will heed and that he will cease to drink of the poison that makes a beast of him.

Luallen Tyler is in for a forgery committed in this county some six years ago, was arrested at the time, given a hearing before a justice in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] who ordered him committed to jail to await the action of the Grand Jury.  On his way to Norwich, he escaped from the constable having him in charge and has since been at liberty until some six weeks ago when Sheriff Hill got track of him and he was a second time arrested and committed to jail.  His trial will probably take place at the next term of court.

Edward Cobb of Sherburne is serving a sentence of 90 days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.  Cobb is an inoffensive man when sober, but occasionally takes too much of the "ardent," and at such times is quarrelsome and ugly.  It is to be hoped that he will also profit by his imprisonment and forever abandon his cups.