tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19054256276482251192024-03-18T08:43:03.277-04:00Local History NotesNewsclippings of obituaries, marriages and other news items pertinent to the southern tier of New York state, primarily including items from Broome, Chenango and Delaware counties, New York.Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.comBlogger6786125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-23659016706855460432024-03-18T08:41:00.004-04:002024-03-18T08:42:16.374-04:00Vital Records, Otsego & Broome Counties NY,<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Freeman's Journal</i>, Cooperstown, NY, January 17, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the Baptist Parsonage in Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY], January 8th, by Rev. J.P. Way, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Oscar McClinrock</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Addie M. Aldrich</b>, both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">By Rev. P.V. Finch in Dearer, on the evening of December 31st, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. A. Nelson Beach</u> of Edgerton, Colorado, and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Maude L. Elworthy</u> of St. Louis, Missouri.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">IIn the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Arthur W. [Steere]</u> son of Amasa and Ann Eliza Steere, aged 2 years and 6 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 11th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Kate [Brown]</u> youngest daughter of Moses R. Brown in the 18th year of her age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], January 5th, '78, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Mary An Gould</u> int he 80th year of her age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Westford, on the 16th November last, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Louisa Ann [Baker]</u> wife of Morgan Baker, aged 49 years.</p><p style="text-align: center;">________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 15th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">John R. Worthington</u> aged 74 years and one month. Funeral from the Episcopal Church, Friday, at 3 P.M.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Death of John Richard Worthington: Of the 38 "old residents" mentioned in the "History of Cooperstown" published in 1862, as then living here and who had been permanent residents of the village fifty years and over, only 9 survived on the 1st of January. On that pleasant winter day one of them, who had been for several months in rather failing health, quite surprised his family by cheerfully announcing that he wished a carriage at noon, as he intended "making calls on some of his old friends," and yet it was characteristic of the veteran yet young-hearted subject of our sketch whose death on Tuesday morning last again broke the ranks of that small circle of "old residents." Unable to enter their dwellings where his presence on so many previous New York anniversaries had always been most welcome, he left his card for those to whom he desired once more to pay his respects.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Captain Worthington was born in this village [Cooperstown] in December 1804, in the dwelling forming a part of the house in which he continued to live and from which he will be buried. We know of but one or two older native residents of Cooperstown. He entered early into active business as a manufacturer and merchant in which he was successful beyond most country dealers and in March 1855 he established the "Worthington Bank" with a nominal capital of $50,000, but in which he employed considerably more means. He continued it as the "Worthington National Bank" until 1871, when he sold the charter to an association in Oneonta. A private banking house was continued by him until his health began to fail about two years ago. As a banker Mr. W. was always very accommodating to those who needed aid, and he would often accept inadequate security from such as fully enjoyed his confidence which habit finally entailed heavy losses upon him. He undertook large business ventures late in life, as special partner in a wholesale dry goods house in New York and in banking at the west, and like almost every other capitalist so engaged since the war, met with losses which few men of his slight physique could have stood with such cheerful courage. But it was in such trials that the nerve and real force of character of the man were shown. For half a century a capitalist of large ready means, his aid was sought by near relatives and others to whom it was freely extended, often as a token of his friendship and confidence and by means of which some very large fortunes were amassed by those to whom he gave a start in business life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Capt. Worthington was first a Whig and then a Republican in his political views, but during the time we knew him he made it a rule in voting for local candidates for office to select those for his suffrage whom he deemed most capable and worthy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was in the home and social circles that Mr. W. was known to the best advantage. He was himself most excellent company; always kind-hearted, cheerful and lively, and ready at any proper time to enter heartily into the innocent amusements of the young. Surrounded by a large family of children, his house was for a long series of years the pleasant resort of their associates and those older, whose enjoyment it was the pleasure of our friend to promote. The writer was privileged to know him most intimately for twenty-five years during most of which time our places of business were directly opposite each other, and a friendship sprung up which lasted without a ripple to disturb its pleasure or intimacy until the hour on Monday evening when slowly falling into his final sleep, he said he knew the old friend who for the last time grasped his hand. He recognized those tenderly ministering to his comfort for some time after 3 o'clock with an occasional remark that evinced some of his old-time quiet humor and as the day broke passed away. His place in the business mart, in the family and social circles, in the church where he held the office of Warden, are all vacant now. He has sooner than was expected "passed on before" those who will miss the tender-hearted relative and friend, the agreeable and companionable associate. Those who knew him best, will most feel the loss of the cheerful, pleasant, companionable "old resident." </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Morris Chronicle</i>, Morris, NY, January 16, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jan. 8: At Zion Church, Morris [Otsego Co. NY]<u>,</u> by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Charles H. Dixson</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mary A. Munroe</u> of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jan. 10: In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. J.V. Nellis, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Geo. W. Pardoe</u> of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Hattie L. Kellogg</b> of Gilbertsville.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jan. 14: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Orrin Roberts</u> aged 69 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jan. 11: At Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY], <b><u>Mrs. </u></b><u style="font-weight: bold;">Eunice Bunn</u> aged 79 year, 8 months and 2 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Friday morning last (Jan. 11th), Mrs. Eunice Bunn, sister of Mr. David E. Whitcomb, of this town [Morris, Otsego co. NY] who resided at the house of L.C. Burdick, in Burlington, died very suddenly. She retired to her room the night previous in her usual health and for several days previous had been quite cheerful. About 4 o'clock in the morning she told Mrs. Rathbun, her sister, who had got up to build a fire, that she did not feel very well, "there was such a fluttering of her heart," and she raised up in bed and lit a lamp. She soon laid down again. After a few moments Mrs. Rathbun went to her bedside and she was just breathing her last; having quietly without a grown or a struggle, been "gathered to her people." Mrs. Bunn was the widow of Mr. Scott Bunn, who formerly resided in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY]. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Chruch for a great number of years and died believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. She was in the 80th year of her age. Her funeral was attended from the residence of David E. Whitcomb on Sunday last, and her remains were taken to Laurens for burial.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Union News</i>, Union, NY, January 8, 1863</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died on Dec. 7th, 1862, at the Camp of the 89th Regiment N.Y. S.V. near Falmouth, Va. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Sergeant Asa L. Howard</u> of Maine in this county [Broome Co. NY] aged 22 years, 10 months and 20 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the death of Sergeant Howard, the Army has lost one of its best soldiers and our Country one of its earliest and bravest defenders.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sergeant Howard volunteered as a soldier to do battle for the Union in our "gallant 27th" on the 6th of July, 1861, and although fresh from the peaceful walks of private life, he distinguished himself for coolness and bravery on the ever memorable field of "Bull Run," where he had received a severe injury by being struck in the breast by a fragment of a shell, in consequence of which he was honorably discharged from the service on the 2d of August following.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Having, in a manner, recovered from his injuries, he, in December following, re-enlisted in the '89th" where he served with honor to the time of his death, especially at Roanoke Island, Camden, Newburn, South Mountain and -?-. At Camden he won the distinguished honor of first planting the Glorious old Flag on the works of the enemy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When but a lad, Serg't Howard manifested that desire for knowledge which always characterized his actions. Having prepared himself for the purpose by attending several terms in the Seminary at Binghamton, he Spent a year of earnest, unwearied study in the State Normal School at Albany where he graduated with high honors, before he was twenty years old. This early training and mental discipline seemed to prepare his mind and fit him to judge correctly of the ultimate value of our system of popular Governments and the institutions of our Country and enabled him freely and voluntarily in the line of his duty to offer up his life in their maintenance.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To his comrades in the army, as well as to the numerous friends and relations at home, the American People owe their warmest sympathies.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-60170524223234068052024-03-17T09:57:00.001-04:002024-03-17T09:57:42.190-04:00Letter From the Civil War, December 1862<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Union News,</i> Union, NY, Broome Co. NY, January 1, 1863</b></p><p>We have been handed the following private letter, written shortly after the battle of Fredericksburgh, which we give our readers:</p><p>Camp Near Falmouth Station, Sunday, Dec. 14th, 1862</p><p style="text-align: justify;">My Dear Mother and Friends, I now take a little time to write, but by so doing I deprive myself of rest, that on almost any other occasion I should think I could not get along without, but as it is, I think it my duty to write, if possible, although I have not but little of good news. I hope you will not start when you read the bad part of it! I will commence back to last Wednesday the 10th, when we started out about 3 o'clock p.m. with the pontoon train, calculating to lay some bridges across the Rappahannock somewhere, we did not know where. Well, as it was quite muddy, we had a very hard night's work to get the train up the hills and through the mud holes, but however, 3 o'clock the next morning found us on the bank of the river right opposite Fredericksburgh, and we immediately had orders to lay a bridge. The river is about 300 feet wide at this point and the city of Fredericksburgh lays on the bank of the river, and the banks of the river are very high on both sides. Well, according to orders, we went to work unloading the bridges from the wagons and began to lay it across the river. We got the bridge just about halfway across and O, horror! how the blue pills flew (and how we pontooners flew too). We ran from the bridge to the shore and lay down, and then there came another volley of balls, which killed our Captain. The last words he was heard to say was "Boys, take care of yourselves to the best you can, I am a dead man." The balls continued to fly, so we all got away from them the best we could. There was none of our boys wounded this time as I know of but Hughson Gardner. He got run over by one of the teams which hurt him pretty had. This was about daylight, and the artillery immediately began to play from our side. It played about three hours and then it stopped, and we went down and made another attempt to lay the bridge, but we were driven from it again by the rebel sharpshooters, which was secreted in the cellars and the brick buildings on the opposite side. Our artillery then renewed their fire, and in about three hours more we could see white flags waving from the windows in different places in the city, and we could hear women and children scream. Oh! was it not horrible? But you know war is horrible if you make the best of it, so I will go on. About 3 o'clock p.m. Gen. Burnside and Gen. Woodbury came down near the bridge and had a little talk. Burnside told Woodbury that the bridge must be laid, and if the 50th could not lay it, he would find a Regiment that would. Gen Woodbury told Burnside that the 50th could lay it, if anybody so set us to work or made out the details to lay the bridge, and also made out a detail of seven boat squads to take infantry across the river to drive the rebs away, while the rest of the boys lay the bridge. Well, as it happened, I was one of the boatmen, so down I went with the rest of my squad, which consisted of two boys of our company, and got into a boat, and the infantry came right along and got into the boat like men, and across we went amid a storm of bullets. Now I do not want to brag, but I will say here, that I was the first man that stepped on the shore of the Rappahannock opposite Fredericksburgh. You understand there was seven boats and twenty-one in each boat, and they all landed immediately after I did. There was only one man shot going over and one of our boys took his gun, but when we started to go back, one of my boat squad was shot dead - his name was Hanson Champlin - he belongs to our company. Well, the infantry we took over made a charge on the rebs and drove them from the buildings opposite our bridge, so our men did not suffer quite so badly while engaged finishing the bridge. The bridge was soon finished, and troops soon began to cross. The first prisoners taken were taken by the men from our company. There was one that took the man's place that was shot while crossing. His name is Martin V. Mathews. He is a new recruit. I have no more paper, so I will finish on this. Yesterday there was an awful fight - our men have suffered awfully. Today there has been no firing. The two armies lie close by one another and seem to be resting. I expect we will have lively times tomorrow. I hope Providence will overrule it all for the best. I have not had any rest to speak of since the day was started with the pontoon train, nor has any of the rest of the boys, but I guess we will stand it if the fight does not last too long. I like to forward to you the sum of our killed and wounded. There was seven killed and -?- wounded in our Regiment while laying the bridge. Our Captain killed and two wounded in our Company. The two that are wounded will recover, I think.</p><p>From your son. S.H.M.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-19977506818525404812024-03-17T08:32:00.001-04:002024-03-17T08:32:50.575-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878 (Continued)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 19, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">LEDSON - MURPHY: At Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], January 14th, by W.R. Gunn, Esq., <u style="font-weight: bold;">William Ledson</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Maggie Murphy</u> of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">NEWTON - BROOKS: At the parsonage East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 15th, by Rev. Jos. Clemments, <u><b>Devain Newton</b> </u>to<b> </b><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Lucy L. Brooks.</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">ROACH - NORMILE: In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], January 14th by Rev. Father Harrigan, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Daniel Roach</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Maggie Normile</u>, all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">JONES - BENEDICT: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on the 17th of January 1878 by Rev. G. Parsons, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Warren Jones</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Nellie M. Benedict</u><i>, </i>Both of Plymouth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">TERILL - JONES: Coventry, Chenango Co. NY: A very pleasant wedding occurred at the residence of C.L. Jones, on the 2d inst. The daughter of the house, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mildred Jones</u> was married to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Lewis Terrill</u> of Centreville [Alleghany Co. NY], by Rev. Mr. Sawtell of Nineveh. After the usual festivities the young couple took the cars enroute for Limestone, Alleghany Co. NY. where they propose to make their abode. It is needless to say the happy pair take with them the best wishes of a host of friends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">PEASE - LEET: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], January 15, 1878, by Rev. G.R. Foster, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Geo. W. Pease</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Viola L. Leet</u>, all of Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the 15th inst. a very pleasant gathering was enjoyed by nearly forty who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Leet of West Smyrna. The occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Viola L. Leet to Mr. Geo. W. Pease. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.R. Foster. After the congratulations and the presentation of presents the company were invited to a seat at the tables where a sumptuous repast was spread and to which ample justice was done. After which pleasant and some very spicy conversation was indulged in. Beautiful hymns, from the Sankey and Bliss collection, were sung and Mr. Mott C. Dixon, of the firm of Dixon Bro's sung a very fine solo to the entertainment of all. The party separated each pronouncing the gathering a very enjoyable one. The happy couple were accompanied by a number of their friends to the train, on which they left for Binghamton for a brief visit to friends, carrying with them many wishes for long life and happiness.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">HICKS: In Guilford Centre, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], <u style="font-weight: bold;">John P. Hicks</u>, Company F New York Volunteers, 89th Reg., son of Thomas P. and Lucy M. Hicks, aged 30 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WRENCH: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Wm. Wrench</u> who was killed by a dynamite explosion at Baltimore, Md., a few days ago, is supposed to be a brother-in-law of S.R Brooks of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Mr. B. is now corresponding with the Chief of Police of Baltimore with a view to establishing proof of the identity of the remains with that of a long-lost brother of his wife.</p><p style="text-align: center;">______________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SISSON: At his home in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], January 17, 1878, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Humphrey Sisson</u>, aged 66 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Sisson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, Oct. 22d, 1811. For about forty-five years has been a resident of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. He was converted to God at the age of twenty-two, and for more than forty years has been a most zealous, useful, honored class leader in the Methodist Church. Mr. Sisson was a Christian man in all the full, high sense in which the word Christian is understood. Men of all classes who knew him believed in him, trusted him, honored and loved him. His death is a common loss and a general bereavement. In his death the family have lost a loving, gentle, exemplary husband and father. The church has lost a leader and pillar whose place will be extremely difficult to fill. Society has lost one who though reserved and unobtrusive was among its purest, best and most worthy members. A star of high magnitude has gone out from the earthly firmament, the world is poorer and the whole community is bereaved.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was not his to amass wealth and leave it to family, to friends or the world, but he has left to this a richer and better inheritance. Dying, he leaves behind him a half century of faithful devoted Christian work; a half century of correct unsullied Christian example, a memory which should long endure as a high and powerful inspiration, leading upward to that which is true, worthy and divine. "The memory of the just is blessed." "Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord form henceforth, yea saith the Lord the Spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The family have they sympathy of the entire Church and Community in this their great bereavement.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango American</i>, Greene, NY, January 17, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's father, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 9th, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Albert R. Mead</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Jennie E. Mead</u>, daughter of Thos. W. Harrington, all of Greene.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. 6th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Thomas W. Harrington</u> of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Anna Murtough</u>, of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In German [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. C.E. Keough</u> of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Flora E. Nichols</u> of Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 12th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Cornelia A. [Morse]</u> widow of the late Drury Morse, aged 67 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Harlem, N.Y., Dec. 31st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. H.W. Ripley</u> aged 82 years, brother of W.C. Ripley of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY]</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sherburne News</i>, Sherburne, NY, January 19, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">LOBDELL - WICKS: In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 12th, 1878, by Rev. Mr. Brown, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Wm. W. Lobdell</b> to <b><u>Miss Ophelia Wicks</u></b>, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HARTWELL - JAYNES: At the residence of the bride's father, January 16th, 1878, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Edward F. Hartwell</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Alace A. Jaynes</u> all of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">BRYAN: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], January 17th, 1878, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Martha S. [Bryan]</u> wife of the late Chester Bryan, in the 73d year of her age. The funeral will be held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.M. Gager, Saturday at 12 o'clock; Rev. D. Ballou officiating.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GUSTIN: At the house of her daughter, Mrs. Wood, in Albany [Albany Co. NY], on the 15th inst., <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mrs. Almira Gustin</b>, wife of Jabel Gustin, aged 77 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and her remains were brought here for interment.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bainbridge Republican</i>, Bainbridge, NY, January 17, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">HERICK - THOMPSON: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Geo. L. Herick</u> of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Jennie Thompson</b> of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BLINCO - NORTHUP: At the residence of Mr. J.H. Butler of Tompkins Del. Co. [NY] by Rev. A. Brown, Jan. 10, 1878, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Fredrick Blinco</u> of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], and <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Mary Northup</b> of Tompkins.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-60931577919637588052024-03-16T10:18:00.001-04:002024-03-16T10:18:40.440-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878 (continued)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, January 17, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">JACOBY - McLAGAN: At the residence of the bride's father, Nelson McLagan, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. John Jacoby</u> of Bridgeport, Ct., to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Addie F. McLagan</u>, of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HEWITT - BAILEY: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. H. Fox, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles E. Hewitt</u> of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ida A. Bailey</u> of Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SMITH - BIRDLEBOUGH: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. J.L. Jones, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Frank Smith</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Dell A. Birdlebough</u> of Lincklaen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CLARK - MESSENGER: In Scott, Cortland Co. [NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. A.W. Coon, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. James B. Clark</u> of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Viola Adello Messenger</u> of Otselic.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DICKINSON: At Preston Corners, Jan. 9th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Justus Dickinson</u> in the 69th year of his age, formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BUTTON: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Nathan Button</u> aged 69 years, 9 months and 3 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The funeral of Nathan Button was held at his late residence day before yesterday. He was nearly seventy years of age. His remains were brought to this place [North Pharsalia, Chenango Co. NY] for interment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HOPKINS: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 12th, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Adelia Hopkins</b>, aged 21 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">EDWARDS: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 3d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Arlie [Edwards]</u> only child of Carrie M. and George S. Edwards, aged 2 years 5 months and 18 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HANDY: In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 4th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Alice [Handy]</u>, wife of A.J. Handy, aged 25 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. Alice M. Handy, wife of A.J. Handy and daughter of Chauncey Hungerford. By her sudden death a household is left to mourn for a daughter, sister, mother and wife. After an illness of eleven weeks duration, she breathed out her life gently as an infant sinking to rest and her quiet and peaceful death was a fitting end for a pure and beautiful life. Only 25 years of age, she was a devoted and ardent Christian and will be greatly missed by the church of which she was a member. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Jan. 16, 1878]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SLAWSON: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Clark Slawson</b>, aged 83 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BOWEN: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, of scarlet fever, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Irving H. [Bowen]</u> aged 1 year, 11 months and 2 days; and Jan. 1st of scarlet fever, <b><u>Charles D. [Bowen]</u></b> aged 8 years 4 months and 7 days - children of Charles H. and Chloe Bowen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">COWLES: In Appleton, Wis. Nov. 30th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Milo Cowles</u>, aged 68 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">COWLES: In Appleton, Wis., Dec. 29th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Harlo Cowles</u>, brother of the above, aged 66 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">KENDALL: In Sioux Valley, Da., Dec. 27th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Cora Adelaide [Kendall]</u> daughter of J.P. and Sarah Kendall, formerly of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], aged 6 months and 10 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WORDEN: In Farmington, Ill., Jan. 8th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Lieut. Frank C. Worden</u>, aged 42 years and 8 months, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 16, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">EIGHTS: In Greenfield, Saratoga County, N .Y., January 2d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Catharine Eights</u>, aged 62 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GREENFIELD: In East Hamilton [Madison, Co. NY], January 12th, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mrs. Alice Greenfield</b>, aged 85 years, 26 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MORSE: Greene, Chenango Co. NY: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Morse</u> widow fo Drury Morse, died on Saturday of Cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SLAWSON: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Clark Slawson</u> an old resident of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], was buried on Monday. Mr. Slawson and wife and Felix Bennett and wife, united with the Methodist Chruch at the Lower Genegantslet Corners, sixty years ago. Felix Bennett is now the only survivor.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HANSON: Earlville, Madison Co. NY: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Tensie Hanson</u>, one of our most estimable young ladies, died last Saturday of consumption. Dr. Brooks of Hamilton is to officiate at the funeral today.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-69711896681322815902024-03-15T08:15:00.001-04:002024-03-15T08:15:40.592-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY 1878<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Bainbridge Republican</i>, Bainbridge, NY, January 10, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths of 1877 in Bainbridge and vicinity published in the <i>Republican</i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Luman L. Lane, in his 31st year, Jan. 13</p><p style="text-align: center;">Amelia Herrick, in her 34th year, Feb. 26</p><p style="text-align: center;">Mary Cole in her 16th year, Feb. 28</p><p style="text-align: center;">Gideon Botsford in his 61st year, Mar. 17</p><p style="text-align: center;">Wm. Sliter in his 76th year, Mar. 19</p><p style="text-align: center;">Aaron Booth, in his 81st year, April 20</p><p style="text-align: center;">Joel Lyon in his 51st year, April 25</p><p style="text-align: center;">Henry Redfield, April 25</p><p style="text-align: center;">Georgie Gilbert in her 2d year, Aug. 20</p><p style="text-align: center;">Mary Fisher in her 3d year, Aug. 22</p><p style="text-align: center;">Edward H.P. Ireland in his 44th year, Oct. 22</p><p style="text-align: center;">John D. Ireland, in his 67th year, Dec. 7</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>News Item</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A remarkable instance of longevity is related of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles Lyon</u> who is aged 94 years and who is living with <b><u>Mr. Wheeler Smith</u></b> of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY]. Some ten days since the old gentleman in the early evening undertook to go to the house of his son, <b><u>Horace Lyon</u></b>, some half a mile distant. This was on the night of the extreme heavy fog and as darkness soon set in, he realized he was walking in the woods and completely lost. The cold was so intense that notwithstanding he had mittens he had to slap his hands to keep them from freezing. Finally after walking over brush heaps, prostrate tree tops and logs and walking as he had to all night to keep from freezing, he discovers that daylight is dawning and pushes for the nearest house, which proves to be<b><u> Briggs Lyon's</u></b>, and only one-half mile from his home and same distance from Horace Lyon's, but the old gentleman was so completely bewildered and lost that he could not realize where he was and inquired how many miles it was to Horace Lyon's.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 9, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY: <b><u>Plinny Kirby</u></b>, whose death occurred on Tuesday morning last was buried Thursday. The funeral services were held at the house, Rev. Robinson, of Bennettsville, officiating.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lincklaen, Chenango Co. NY: <u style="font-weight: bold;">George Edwards Jr.</u> buried his only child on Sunday. Funeral at North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rhode Island [White Store] Chenango Co. NY: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Uncle George Huttleston</u> one of our old pioneers has passed away at the age of ninety-one years and five months. He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss. Rev. Leach officiated in the Divine services both at the church and grave.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">McDonough, Chenango Co. NY: On Friday night, at his home, died <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Seneca Wooster</u>, aged 27 years, after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and two children, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement. The funeral took place at the M.E. Church on Sunday afternoon, Rev W. Burnside officiating.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-49950702143028544852024-03-14T08:59:00.000-04:002024-03-14T08:59:23.599-04:00Vital Records from the Binghamton Courier, 1844 (November & December)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Binghamton Courier</i>, Binghamton, NY</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>November 7, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DIED: At Darby Plains, Ohio, on the 29th of Aug., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Benjamin D. Baxter</u> formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 37.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>November 14, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DIED: In Westport, Conn. on Tuesday the 5th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Franklin Taylor</u>, aged 23.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased was a graduate of Yale College in the class of '43. His student life was distinguished by great industry and brilliant promise. A scholar - a friend - a Christian, he combined all the traits of mind and heart that win the favor of the teacher and attract the society of his fellows. In a conversation with the writer, he expressed a determination to prepare himself for God's ministry in heathen lands. But his labor of love has been forbidden him. He has been preferred to a more blissful service, praising God in heaven. The pride of '43 is gone. Let us find comfort in the reflection, that "whom the Gods love died young."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>November 21, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MARRIED: In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 10th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Allen Rose</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mary H. Simpson</u>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>November 28, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 23d inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">William A. [Penniman]</u> youngest son of F.B. Penniman, aged 2 years.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>December 26, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MARRIED: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Christmas morning, by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. William H. Abbott</b> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Eleanor M. Jones</b>, all of Binghamton.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MARRIED: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Barker, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Barney McElory</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Eliza Jane Collins</b>, all of this village.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DIED: At the residence of Maj. Gen. Gaines, New Orleans on the 8th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">William Wallace Whitney</u> son of Virgil Whitney, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 24 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased was personally known to a majority of the readers of this paper, and all have enjoyed the perusal of many of the productions of his pen, which have appeared in its columns during the last three years, over the signature of "Fritz." Consequently, neither the virtues which adorned his life, nor the cultivated intellect, which gave him a station among men by many years his seniors in age and intercourse with the world, need an extended notice at our hands. But the writer of this cannot deny himself the privilege of lingering for a moment over the departure of one, so young, so good, and whose future life was so full of promise, to a large circle of relatives and friends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In William W. Whitney, talents of the first order were united with industry, energy, great force of character and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. During the last three years he had been attached to the family of Maj. Gen. Gaines, in the capacity of Military Secretary. The relations subsisting between Gen. Gaines and his young friend were of the most intimate and friendly character. They in fact regarded each other as father and son and the General frequently expressed his high opinion of his moral and intellectual qualities. On one occasion when communicating with a mutual friend, he used the following language:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Of the thousands of talented young men with whom it has been my good fortune to be associated in the public service during a period of forty-five years, many of whom have been on duty near me and personally and intimately known to me as he has been, for years, I am convinced that I have never known a more exemplary, upright man, nor any of his age equal to him in legal and military mind and moral courage."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He had also pursued the study of Law, and last winter was admitted to the honors of an Attorney at the bar of the highest court in our nation. Notwithstanding the arduousness of his consequent duties, he found time for much miscellaneous and literary writing, which has appeared in the columns of several of the first journals in New York, Washington, New Orleans, St. Louis and other of our Western and Southern cities. An All-wise Providence has removed him in the morning of life and at the commencement of a career of great prospective honor and usefulness. Let us bow in humble submission to its afflicting dispensation. He was prepared to meet his God and expressed an entire willingness to exchange this for a brighter and happier world. May we, who are left, emulate his example and practice his virtues. C.J.O.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-69994364738706572862024-03-14T08:36:00.002-04:002024-03-14T08:36:38.796-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 12, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DEITZ - SODEN: In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, January 2nd, 1878, by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Will M. Deitz</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Minnie A. Soden</u>, both of Gilbertsville, N.Y.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CRUMB - KING: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], January 9, 1878 by Rev. G. Parsons, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Emmett N. Crumb</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Hattie A. King</u>, all of Preston.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">STODDARD - WARD: At the M.E. Parsonage in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], November 29, 1877, by the Rev. W. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. W.H. Stoddard</u> of Georgetown N.Y. [Madison Co.] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Caroline Ward</u> of German, N.YH. [Chenango Co.].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">KONK - NICHOLS: In German [Chenango Co. NY], at the home of the bridegroom, by Rev. W. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles E. Konk</u> of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Flora E. Nichols</u> of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BARNES - STONE: At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], January 3rd, 1878, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Albert Barnes</u> of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mary Stone</u> of Greene, N.Y.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">KNICKERBOCKER - TOWSLEE: At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], January 9, 1878, by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Leroy C. Knickerbocker</u> of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Alice Towslee</u> of Moravia, Cayuga Co., N.Y.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BROWN -ARCHER: At the house of Mr. Waugh, Esq. in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], January 9, 1878, by Rev. S.P. Eldredge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Elijah A. Brown</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Sarah Archer</b>, both of Smithville.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">HOUCK: In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], January 4, 1878, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Jennie C. Houck</u>, wife of William Houck, aged 20 years and 6 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GRIFFIS: At Sissons Hill, town of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], January 5, 1878, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Louisa Griffis</u>, aged 63 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DAVIS: In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11, of membranous croup, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Nellie R. [Davis]</u>, youngest child of Wm. C. Davis, aged 3 years and 2 months.</p><p style="text-align: center;">________________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A short time since we published an account of the death of the mother of Hon. Andrew Shepardson, County clerk of Chenango County, and in our last issue we announced the death of Mrs. Dalman, his wife's mother, which occurred at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst. We are now called to the further and duty of chronicling the death of his beloved and estimable wife which occurred at his residence on the following day, the 8th. The funeral of both mother and daughter were held at the residence of Mr. Shepardson in Smyrna on Thursday the 10th.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They were buried side by side in one grave, mother and daughter, and, as they had been one in life, in purpose, in love and earth's purest affection, in death they were not separated, but sleep together in their windowless palace of rest until the resurrection morn, when they shall don the bright garb of immortality in that realm of supreme felicity and exalted happiness, beyond the cold shores of this earth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Then may they sleep a peaceful sleep. / Life's hopes and fears are o'er / Together they have crossed the unknown deep, / And reached the Heavenly shore.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">These two deaths following so closely the death of Mr. Shepardson's mother, renders his affliction peculiarly sad, and in his bereavement, he has the sincere and heartfelt sympathies of not only his friends at home, but of his numerous friends throughout the county. The funeral was very largely attended, not only by the people of Smyrna, but many were in attendance from other places, The County Judge, District Attorney, County Treasurer, ex-Clerk Thompson, the assistants in the Clerk's office and other County officials from Norwich were also in attendance.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 9, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">LOWNSBERY - HATCH: In St. Luke's Church in Jamestown, N.Y., Dec. 27th, by Rev. S. Barford, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Henrietta [Lownsbery]</b> only daughter of Capt. B.F. Lownsbery to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles W. Hatch</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WALWORTH - HOTCHKISS: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, <b><u>Mr. Harmon A Walworth</u></b> of Smithville to <b><u>Miss Charlotte A. Hotchkiss</u></b><u> </u>of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">KIRBY: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], <u style="font-weight: bold;">Plyna Kirby</u>, aged 65 years.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sherburne News</i>, Sherburne, NY, January 12, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Birthday</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The most pleasant gathering of the season thus far in our unusually quiet neighborhood, was the birthday surprise party at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Dart on the 5th inst. which was gotten up by Mrs. Dart in honor of her husband's 60th birthday, and notwithstanding, the many delicacies which had to be provided it was so shrewdly managed that our unusually long-headed justice did not suspect what was going on until about fifty of the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Dart, consisting of parents, brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces, with the Rev. B.F. Marsden and lady, drove into their yard. Methinks it would have made even an editor laugh to have seen our venerable magistrate as he stood there with uncovered head, bowing, with one hand pulling his silvery locks while he plunged the other into his pocket for that silver box, a gift from Santa Claus. In a short time, all were actively engaged around the superbly laden tables and judging from appearances did justice to the occasion. Noticeable upon the table was a very large round cake with the figures "60" in the center, indicating the age of Mr. Dart, which was presented by his daughter, Mrs. Demott Pope. Among the relatives present were Mr. Albert Dart, of Hubbardsville, Mr. and Mrs. Demott Pope of Columbus, and Deacon Hezekiah Harris and wife, of Sherburne. Thus, parents and grandchildren met together and Deacon Harris, although nearly ninety years of age, was apparently the liveliest and happiest of them all. After a couple of hours spent in conversation the happy party separated, each in their heart wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dart a long and happy life. (Harrisville, Lewis Co., NY, Jan. 6, 1878)</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-28958273761280406902024-03-13T08:42:00.000-04:002024-03-13T08:42:47.719-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, January 10, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">HILLMAN - LEE: In Greenville, Conn., Jan. 1st by Rev. Welcome R. Bates, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Roscoe S. Hillman</u> of Waverly, R.I., to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Julia A. Lee</u>, daughter of W.H. Lee of Norwich. [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">RICHARDS - SHERWOOD: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. W Scott, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. E.E. Richards</u>, of Kent Ohio, to <b><u>Miss Emma A. Sherwood</u></b> of South New Berlin.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WILBUR - TITUS: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. J.L. Race, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Wesley D. Wilbur</u> of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Kate Titus</u> of North Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">TAFFT - TEW: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. R.M. Duff, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. William Tafft</b> to <b><u>Miss Libbie Tew</u></b>, all of Oxford.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">KILLOGG - COLE: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. G.P. Turnbul, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Wilbur Kellogg</u> of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Cynthia Cole</u>, of Pitcher.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ROGERS - KINGSLEY: In Preble, Cortland Co. [NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. J.E. Long, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Frank E. Rogers</u> of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ada M. Kingsley</u> of Preble.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BACKUS - BROWN: In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. F.W. Townsend, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Francis M. Backus</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Cora S. Brown</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HALBERT - WARD: In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 26th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Eugene Halbert</u> of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Hannah Ward</u> of Georgetown.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">LIVINGSTON - HITCHCOCK: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. D. Reese, <b><u>Mr. John Livingston</u></b> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Percey Hitchcock</b>, both of Cincinnatus.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HATCH - LOWNSBERY: In Jamestown [Chautauqua Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. S. Burford, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles W. Hatch</u>, to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Henrietta Lownsbery</u> only daughter of Capt. B.F. Lownsbery.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DALMAN: At the residence of Hon. A Shepardson, in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 7th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Mary Dalman</u>, aged 71 years, mother of Mrs. Shepardson.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY: Mrs. John Dalman, of New York Mills [Oneida Co. NY], and mother of the wife of County Clerk Shepardson, died at his home in this village, on Monday morning at the advanced age of about seventy years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SHEPARDSON: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8th, of pneumonia, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Emma [Shepardson]</u>, wife of Hon. A. Shepardson, aged 47 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But a few weeks since we published a notice of the death of the mother of A. Shepardson, Esq. our County Clerk, which occurred at his residence in Smyrna. We are now called upon to chronicle the death of the mother of his wife, which took place also at his residence, on Monday last, and still later, of the decease of his estimable wife, she having expired on Tuesday. Truly, friend Shepardson is in affliction, and the sympathies of his many friends will go out to him in his bereavement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SWIFT: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 7th, from injuries received in playing ball, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Frank Swift</b> aged 16 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">EDWARDS: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 4th, of diphtheria and croup, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Alice [Edwards]</u> only child of Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, aged 2 years and 6 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CLAWSON: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 6th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Clawson</u><span> wife of V.P. Clawson</span> aged 23 years. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died in Pitcher, January 6th, Mrs. Clawson, wife of V.P. Clawson, aged 23 years Mrs. Clawson was taken with a severe headache on Sabbath evening, and life terminated Monday morning. She leaves three small children to the care of her bereaved husband.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ANDRUS: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 29th, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. William P. Andrus</b> aged 64 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died in Pitcher, December 29th, William P. Andrus, aged 64 years. His remains were taken to DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] for burial.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">LAUNT: In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8th, <b><u>Mr. Henry Launt </u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">ATWATER: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Aaron Atwater</u>, aged 80 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">McMASTER: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mrs. Electa McMaster</b>, aged 71 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">FLETCHER: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Sarah M. [Fletcher]</u> wife of Joseph H. Fletcher, aged 26 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">PRENTICE: In Port Dickinson, Broome Co. [NY], Dec. 29th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Hattie A Prentice</u>, sister of Mrs. Dr. S.L. Gulon, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MERITHEW: In Jasper, Steube Co. [NY], Nov. 10th, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Amara Merithew,</b> aged 64 years, formerly of this County [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MORSE: In New Haven, Con., Dec. 31st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Ellen [Morse]</u> wife of Bennett Morse and daughter of Thomas Dickinson, Esq., of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 47 years. Her remains were brought to Guilford, for interment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MESSINGER: At Oneida Lake, Dec. 2d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Lydia Electa [Messinger]</u> daughter of Osbert E. and Sarah H. Messinger, aged 8 years, 8 months and 4 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now I have done with earthly things, / And all to come is boundless bliss; / My eager spirit spreads her wings - / Jesus says "Come" - I answer, "Yes."</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-69452495659496183252024-03-12T07:52:00.001-04:002024-03-12T07:52:38.002-04:00Vital Records, Otsego County, NY<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Oneonta Herald</i>, Oneonta, NY, August 10, 1853</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on Saturday the 6th inst. after a short but painful illness, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. George Furry</u> aged 27 years and 4 months. The deceased was from the town of Otsego, Indiana. He was a man beloved and respected by all./ The community has lost a good citizen and the church a good and worthy member. He leaves a widow and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">James Holmes</u> died recently in Owego, Tioga County [NY] in the 99th year of his age. He was a native of Sussex County, N.J. and has resided most of his life in Tioga and Schoharie Counties [NY]. He was engaged in the battles of Germantown, Brandywine and Monmouth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Coroner John F. Perkins, was last Saturday called to hold an inquest upon the body of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Zalmon Foot</u> of the town of Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY], who was found in the Susquehanna River, in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 4th inst. It appeared from the evidence adduced upon the inquest that he had been in the water about four weeks. He could not have been identified by his features as the flesh was gone from his face and his lower jaw dropped off when he was taken from the water, but by papers and letters which he had in his pockets, he was found to belong at the above place. He was said to have been insane. The verdict of the jury was that he accidentally fell in while crossing the river and was drowned. He was about 25 years of age.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>News Item</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Frederick Freeland</u></b> was yesterday arrested on complaint of Mrs. Freeland, charged with the crime of bigamy. The circumstances as appears in the information and confessions of the parties were these:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Freeland was married at Kingston [Ulster Co. NY] in 1840 and afterwards removed to Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY]. About a year since he abandoned his wife and three children - one an infant 11 months old - went to Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], married a woman by the name of Caroline A. Parkinson, and with her has since resided at Watertown [Jefferson Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the arrest of Freeland, Caroline Parkinson, the second wife, was called as a witness and testified that she had never been married to Freeland, and Freeland was discharged. The former wife being dissatisfied with the course of justice, sought satisfaction by going to the house of Freeland and destroying his property and that of his second wife. In searching the house, she found a certificate of the second marriage, which was given by Dr. Lee of Rochester in December last. Freeland was again arrested and underwent a thorough examination, the second wife was again called to testify and finally tho' with much reluctance, admitted their marriage as shown in the certificate.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Freeland was committed for trial in default of giving bail. <i>Rome Sentinel</i>, July 18.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cherry Valley Gazette</i>, Cherry Valley, NY, January 31, 1849</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died suddenly, at Stanwix Hall, Albany [Albany Co. NY], on Sunday morning, Jan. 28th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Wells S. Hammond</u>, Esq. of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], in the 34th year of his age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This death has fallen upon the inhabitants of our village with a force that shocks and appalls every individual. Born here amongst us, he had acquired his education at Schenectady and Albany, and commenced, and for some years continued, the practice of the legal profession in the city of New York. Finding that his health was there declining, he returned a number of years since to this home of his nativity, where his health became restored, and he has ever since continued the practice of his profession. Mild and amiable in his manners, ever friendly and affectionate in his feelings, he was one of the few who could make his way successfully through the conflicts and oppositions of profession and political life, without leaving behind him any clement of comity or hostility. To the inhabitants of this village and county he was well and thoroughly known. Possessed of a stern integrity, and ever actuated by high and honorable feelings, he had secured the confidence of all. In his business capacity - while to many, he was endeared by very intimate and friendly relations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Called by Professional business to the City of Albany, he left here last Thursday, was occupied there on Friday and Saturday; on Sunday morning was struck suddenly with paralysis and expired at about half-past ten in the forenoon. Thus, stricken down in the maturity of manhood, in the pursuit of a professional career that was every way successful and in the midst of those social and friendly relations that give to life so much of its value, we feel this to be an occasion of unusual import and solemnity. While the mourning circle of friends are engaged in the immediate contemplation of the one who has thus quickly and strangely passed from among us, the community will dwell with unavailing regret upon the loss they have sustained by his removal. Mingling our sympathies with the one, and our regrets with the other, we would feel that there is nothing remaining, but submission to the behests of God. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cherry Valley Gazette</i>, Cherry Valley, NY, March 14, 1855</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st instant, by Rev. Mr. Comfort, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. J.C Snyder</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss J.M. Persons</u>, both of that place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 21, 1855, by Elder E. Slont, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. L.H. Camp</u> of Westville, Otsego County [NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Nancy Sprague</u> of Mayfield, Fulton Co. N.Y.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Centre Valley, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 25th of Feb. inst. by Rev. Mr. Kling, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Thomas Abbott</u> of Fort Plain [Montgomery Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Adna Best</u> of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Willis L. [Carpenter]</u>, son of L.P. and E.C. Carpenter, aged 82 years and 29 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY] on the 7th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Mary Sullivan</u>, wife of Mr. Martin Sullivan, aged 52 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Catherine Ernst</u> aged 72 years, relict of the late John Frederick Ernst.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased was among the earliest settlers of the place, and in the relation of wife, mother and neighbor, sustained a character which assured to her the respect and favorable regard of all her acquaintances, making her exit from life even at a ripe old age, a source of heartfelt regret. Unpretending in her deportment, it seemed to be her sole aim to discharge all the relations of life in such a manner as to conform to her Christian professions, which were early fixed deeply in her mind and practically carried out in acts of kindness and usefulness not only to her own household, but to all with whom she was in association as acquaintance, neighbors and friends. The very numerous gathering at the funeral solemnities on Sunday last at the Church of her adoption and love, afforded the amplest testimonial of her most estimable character, at the same time it gave assurance that her virtues will long be cherished in remembrance.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Otsego Democrat, </i>Cooperstown, NY, April 24, 1847</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by the Rev. W. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Alexander E. Rowe</u> of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Charlotte Burse</u> of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Sunday the 18th, inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Harvey Perkins, </u>Esq. aged 37 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Elizabeth Cushman</u>, widow of the late Benjamin Cushman, aged 82 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the 25th of March, last, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">George Fox</b> of the town of Summit [Schoharie Co. NY] in the 28th year of his age was chopping a hemlock log about 19 feet long and from 20 to 28 inches in diameter. It was on the side hill and frozen fast. By chopping, the log became loosened and rolled upon him, breaking in his chest and killing him instantly. He has left a wife and two children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father. He was beloved and respected as a neighbor and an honest, upright and pious man.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-68343606440320867832024-03-11T10:07:00.002-04:002024-03-11T10:07:52.099-04:00Vital Records from the Binghamton Courier of 1844 (August to October)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Binghamton Courier</i> Binghamton, NY</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>August 22, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died: on Monday the 19th instant of Scarlet Fever, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Sherman Patterson</u>, son of William M. Patterson, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged five years.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>August 29, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: This morning by the Rev Dr. Andrews, at the residence of Judge Tracy Robinson, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles L. Robinson</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mary B. [Martin]</u> youngest daughter of the late Gen. Martin of Martinsburg, N.Y. [Lewis Co.]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Friday the 16th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Edwin H. Durkee</u>, son of Joseph Durkee, aged one year and 11 days.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>September 19, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday last, at 11 o'clock P.M., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Robert Eldredge</u>, aged 24 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased has been for several years engaged in active business in Binghamton, and with the extensive circle of his acquaintances has always been distinguished for the strictest integrity and the purest moral conduct. Warm in his affections for friends and devoted in his attachment to his family, his death has caused a wound in their hearts, which time cannot heal, and left a vacant place in the social circle and by the fireside of his home, which no other one can fill.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">His painful sickness of two weeks duration was borne with patience and fortitude; and a short time before death he expressed his perfect willingness to give back his soul into the hands of his Maker.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">His family have the sympathies of the whole public; consolation, they scarcely need, for we can but trust that the spirit of one so kind and good has found rest in Heaven.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_____________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 16th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Addison C Spencer</u>, aged 41 years, a valuable citizen, a consistent Christian, an honest man, as such his loss will be severely felt in the community.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In South Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 8th ins.t, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Capt. Timothy Beebe</u> aged 76 years and 20 days. Capt. B. had been a resident of this place more than 40 years and has sustained a spotless reputation. He died universally regretted and has left behind him a character for honesty and integrity unsurpassed.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 3, 1844</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: In Union [Broome Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. D.D. Gregory, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Henry E. Houghtailing</u> of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Semantha Carhardt</b> of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: Also, on the 22d ult. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Richard Squires</u> of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Margaret Ann Carhardt</u> of Union [Broome Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>October 17, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: By the Rev. D.D> Gregory on the 10th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles G. Hart</u> of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Elizabeth [Shaw]</u> daughter of A. Shaw Esq. of this town.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 26th, ult. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. David B. Moore</b> to <b><u>Miss Hannah A. [Judd]</u></b> eldest daughter of Mr. Timothy Judd.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: By the same in the village of Auburn, on the 8th inst. <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. James Y. Brown</b> of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to <u><b>Miss P. Cordelia [Pease]</b> </u>eldest daughter of Deacon Erastus Pease of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died: In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], suddenly on Monday the 9th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">William Rollin [Thompson]</u> son of Mr. Joseph P. Thompson aged 2 years and 28 days.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>October 24, 1844</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Married: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the evening of the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Cornelius Dewitt</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Harriet Moore</u>, all of this village.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died: In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 17th instant, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Charlotte Mayo</u>, daughter of Mr. Myron Mayo of Great Bend, Pa.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-84317703432495582762024-03-11T09:12:00.001-04:002024-03-11T09:12:13.845-04:00Vital Records, Otsego County, NY<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Morris Chronicle</i>, Morris, NY, July 28, 1869</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], July 22ds, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Burton L. [Matteson]</u> son of Edward H. and Lucina S. Matteson, aged 3 years and 10 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Sweet angel-boy thou wer't not given Long here to dwell, / From earth's rude blast thou 'rt safe in Heaven. / Tis well; tis well."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], July 24th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">James Ray</u> aged 47 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Inquest</u>: Dr. Fox was called on the 24th inst., below Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], to hold an inquest upon the dead body of an infant found secreted in a trunk belonging to one Elizabeth Francelia Bishop. On being questioned Miss Bishop denied knowing anything in regard to the birth of the child, but afterwards before the jury she said the child was stillborn, but on examination of physicians by tests that never fail it was found that the child was born alive. The verdict of the jury was that the child was born alive and came to its death by neglect of its mother.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Oneonta Herald & Democrat</i>, Oneonta, NY, January 11, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the home of the bride in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 10th by Rev. W.B. Westlake, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Henry E. Conant</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Nettie [Wickham]</u> daughter of Henry Wickham.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Our young friend Henry E. Conant was yesterday married to Miss Nettie Wickham. The former has lived here some three years and for about two years past served as a clerk in George Reynold's grocery. He is a young gentleman of unexceptional habits, many good qualities and well worthy the excellent lady he marries. Mrs. Conant has numerous devoted friends who prize her for her substantial worth, and this now departure will win congratulations for them both. Mrs. Wickham entertained handsomely the few guests, intimate friends of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Conant departed on the afternoon train to visit "his folks" at Gardner, Mass.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Wellsville [Allegany Co. NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. J.S. Kelsey, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Fred A. Bissell</u> of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Ida C. Doty</u> of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. T.A. Stevens, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Wesley J. Miller</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hattie A. Eldred</u> of Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Ashel Hendrix</u> of Maple Grove [Onondaga Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Jennie Gregory</u> of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 2nd, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Will M. Deitz</u>, editor of the Otsego <i>Journal</i> and a daughter of Joseph Soden.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 1st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Prof. A.L. Gibbs</u> of Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Minnie S. Dibble</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Croton, Dec. 27th, by Rev. Frank L. Wilson, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Sylvester Matthews</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Georgia Ten Eyck</u>, both of Croton.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's parents in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Jan 1st, by Rev. S.C. Van Camp, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Francis Follette</b> of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] and <b><u>Dora E. Manley</u></b> of Milford.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 26, 1877, at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. G.E. Flint, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Seymour L. Arnold</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mary S. Edson</u>, both of Milford.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 29 by Rev. H.H. Allen, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Leroy B. Kenyon</u> of Mount Vision [Otsego Co. NY] and<u> <b>Hannah E. Clancy</b></u><b>, </b>of Milford, Mass.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 1 by Rev. H.H. Allen, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John C. Colgrove</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Marcia M. Scott</u>, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the home of the bride, Dec. 25, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Edwin L. Wild</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Julia L. Jones</u>, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">By Rev. J.C. Hammond, Dec. 25, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Chas A. Strong</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Ella Thompson</u>, both of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25, by Rev. H. Brotherton, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Geo. H. Westcott</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Zelpha N. Beuner</u>, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Died at Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Watkins</u>, aged 50 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], January 2, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Polly Kilborn</u> wife of Walter Kilborn and sister of J.T. Morenus, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], aged 71 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 2nd, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Adolphus Walradt</b> aged 66 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 30th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Edwin Chauncey</u> aged about 50 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Edwin Chauncey, who died a few days since at Portlandville, was one of the best known and most active citizens of that place. The firm of Chauncey & Carpenter, as carriage makers, was known near and far. He will be greatly missed in Portlandville.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], <u style="font-weight: bold;">Robert [Harrington]</u> only child of Wm. and Amy Harrington, aged about 16 years. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">William Patterson</u> a resident of this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY], for a number of years past, died very suddenly on Saturday of last week of neuralgia of the heart. The day before he was working at his trade and apparently in as good health as ever.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>____________________________</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 26, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Deacon R.B. Morris</u> in the 67th year of his age. Here he was born April 3d, 1811. Here he lived and died.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For thirty-five years he had been a faithful and highly esteemed member of the Baptist church and for 53 years had served it as deacon. His generosity and activity in obtaining and building up the property owned by the church, his influence and support in all the affairs of Christ's kingdom and regular attendance upon the services of God's house; these and like characteristics with many pleasant incidents his old friends will gratefully recall. Of the life and character or our departed brother, it is not easy to speak too highly. He was looked upon by the young as the model man of the whole community and was very highly respected by his neighbors and by his friends everywhere. He was a successful farmer and a man of great energy. Honored and almost idolized by his family, his loss to them is beyond the power of words to express. After a long and painful illness which he bore with Christian patience surrounded by his friends and family, he fell asleep. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." So, he lives. He also "lives in Christ" awaiting the glorious resurrection." There may those who know and loved him here meet both him and his Lord. His Pastor.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I desire in this manner to cordially thank my many friends who have during the illness of my late husband shown numerous courtesies and done much to render our loss the less grievous. Mrs. Zilpha Morris.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-20479726249245381172024-03-10T10:14:00.001-04:002024-03-13T08:28:49.585-04:00Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties NY, January 1878<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango American</i>, Greene, NY, January 3, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. S Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Isaac Roberts</u> of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Julia Eggleston</u> of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's father, in Triangle [Broome Co. NY, Dec. 25th, by Rev. Geo. C. Andrews, <b><u>Mr. Stephen Horton</u></b> of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Maria A. Alexander</u>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 31st, at the residence of her son-in-law, John M. Porter, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Minerva Harris</u>, wife of the late Solomon Harris, aged 86 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Merrit S. Pierpont</u>, aged 78 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 29th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Almira Ockerman</u> wife of Peter Ockerman, aged 35 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Philadelphia, Dec. 27th, of acute meningitis, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth M. [Sturgeon]</u> daughter of Joseph and Mary Sturgeon, aged 1 year and 11 months. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bainbridge Republican</i>, Bainbridge, NY, January 3, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">RANDALL - SEELY: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31, 1877, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles Henry Randall</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Emma Seely</u>, both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Freeman's Journal, </i>Cooperstown, NY, January 10, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1878, by Rev. L.L. Rury, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Russell Archer</u> of North Bay, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Alice Van Valkenburgh</u>, of Otsego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's father, in Winne Hollow [Otsego Co. NY], on New Year's Eve, by Rev. M.L. Baker, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. George W Waldorf</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Jennie Taylor</u> all of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 26th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Deacon Richard B. Morris</u>, aged 66 years and 8 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the town of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 20th, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Lydia Burnside</u> in the 85th year of her age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 29th, 1877, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. William H. Patterson</b>, aged 60 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Weeks</u> died at his home in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 31st. It has been three months since the sad accident occurred which was the cause of his death - sad, weary months to the wife and children who so kindly ministered to his every want, for he could not move a hand or foot and yet he retained his mental faculties until near the last. His spine being injured, he had no use of his body and the flesh has been gradually decaying and for some weeks it had been necessary to keep his limbs bandaged to prevent the flesh from falling off. The flesh had fallen from his back in such a manner that his spine and a part of the intestines were exposed to view. He suffered no pain from the fact that his body was as if it were dead from the neck where the spine was injured. It was a sad affair and his family have the deep sympathy of the whole neighborhood.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Morris Chronicle</i>, Morris, NY, January 9, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dec. 25: At the residence of the bride's parents, New Lisbon Center [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. I.J. Bailey, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Asel Hendrix</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Jane M. Gregory</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dec. 25: At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Eugene Borden</u> of Gilbertsville, to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Josephine Bugby</u> of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dec. 25: At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Hobart Nearing</b> of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Eve M. Johnson</b> of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jan. 4: At Zion Church, Morris [Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Uriah W. Cook</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Fanny E. Herron</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Wm. Frone</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mattie [Root]</u> oldest daughter of Major C.P. Root, were married on New Years Day.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY: On Wednesday, Jan. 2, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Will M. Dietz</u> of the <i>Otsego Journal</i> and the oldest daughter of Joseph Soden, Esq., were married.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-18791196370511067192024-03-09T10:49:00.004-05:002024-03-09T10:49:34.975-05:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 2, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">ARMS - HYATT: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Edward P. Arms</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Georgia T. Hyatt</u>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MILLER: In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 21, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Riley Miller</u>, aged 71 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">JOHNSON: Earlville [Madison Co. NY]: Saturday the remains of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Isaac Johnson</u> were brought from his late home in Webster [Monroe Co. NY] and interred in the cemetery here. Some two years since, deceased was afflicted with a shock of apoplexy which deprived him of the power of speech and finally resulted in his death. He will be remembered as one who has done much towards the building up and improving of our village, there being no less than eight houses which will stand as lasting monuments to his name in this place.</p><p style="text-align: center;">________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DODGE: By the Baltimore, Md., papers we learn of the death of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Margaret Dodge</u> which occurred at that place on the morning of December 14. Mrs. Dodge was the wife of Dr. A. W. Dodge, formerly well known in this county [Chenango Co. NY], but now a prominent physician of Baltimore and who resided for many years with his uncle, Daniel Dodge of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mrs. Dodge was a most estimable lady, and greatly beloved by a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her charities and her active participation in nearly all of the philanthropic and charitable enterprises of her native city of Baltimore will render her loss an irreparable one to the poor and destitute of that place by whom she will be greatly missed. Her bereaved husband and afflicted relatives in this section have our deepest sympathies in their sad bereavement.</p><p style="text-align: center;">__________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MACK: We learn from our Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] correspondent the particulars of a sad and fatal accident which occurred on the farm of Lucius Whittemore of that place on Saturday last about 9 A.M.. The particulars of this destressing accident seem to be as follows:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Mack</u> in company with a Mr. Mack and Mr. Bartle were felling trees in company, and one of the trees they had previously cut, lodged against a tree they were falling. As they were chopping, they heard a noise overhead and looking up saw that the lodged tree was falling and in attempting to get out of its way, Peter Mack was hit by the limbs of the falling tree. He was struck on the left side of his head and body crushing him in a most frightful manner. He had an ax in his hand at the time of the accident which cut a severe gash in his arm near the shoulder. He was conscious for some two hours after the accident, but about 11 o'clock he became unconscious, in which condition he remained until 8 P.M. of the same day when he quietly passed away. The deceased was aged 36 years, an honest and hardworking man, and his sudden and untimely death casts a gloom over the entire community. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his sudden and terrible death. His funeral was attended on Monday afternoon, the exercises being conducted by Rev. A.M. Colgrove of the M.E. Church. His widow and fatherless children have the deepest sympathy of the public in their bereavement.</p><p style="text-align: center;">________________________</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Sudden Death of John Swan Randall</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At about three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Swan Randall</u> was found dead in his rooms over T.D. miller's drug store. Dr. Stewart who occupies rooms adjoining those of Mr. Randall, heard groans in the room of the deceased and soon heard a heavy fall and attempted to enter the rooms, but found them locked, a key was procured, and on entering the rooms he was found lying upon the floor dead. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, and it is supposed that he fell as Dr. Stuart heard the fall which attracted his attention, and there were several severe contusions about the head and face, and a very severe fracture of the skull over the right eye, the fracture of itself being in the opinion of Dr. Avery the Coroner, fully sufficient to produce death, and under the circumstances the coroner decided that an inquest was unnecessary.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Randall was formerly a prominent practicing lawyer in Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] and has resided in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] over twenty years. Although somewhat eccentric, he was a man of rare intelligence and of a kind and genial disposition and had many warm friends. He leaves two surviving sisters, one Mrs. Ezra Hewitt of this village and Mrs. M. Birdsall of Greene to mourn his untimely and sudden death, and who have the deepest sympathies of tour entire community in their severe affliction.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 5, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">KING - GEER: January 3d, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes at the residence of the bride's father, Nelson Geer, Esq., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Tompkins D. King</u> of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY] and <b><u>Emma A. Geer.</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">WILD - JONES: At the home of the bride, Dec. 25th, 1877, by the Rev. B.B. Carruth, <u><b>Mr. Edwin L. Wild</b> </u>and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Julia L. Jones</u>, both of Butternuts, Otsego Co. N.Y.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MATHEWSON: At East Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Viola A. [Mathewson]</u> aged 2 years, 1 month, and 10 days. 21st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">H. Eugene [Mathewson]</u> aged 11 years, 6 months and 13 days. 26th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">P. Sheridan [Mathewson]</u> aged 8 years and 3 months. 27th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Frank H. [Mathewson]</u> aged 14 years, 9 months and 13 days. All of diphtheria. Children of P.L. and Mary A Mathewson. [children buried in East Guilford Cemetery]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WOOSTER: In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], December 27th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Seneca Wooster</u> aged 27 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GILBERT: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Eunice S. Gilbert</u>, aged 64 years.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sherburne News</i>, Sherburne, NY, January 5, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">HYDE - MAINE: In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 31 by Rev. Mr. McDonald, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Willie Hyde</u> of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Lillian Maine</u> of East Hamilton.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Richmond (Ill.) <i>Gazette</i> contains the following notice of a marriage consummated in that town. One of the parties formerly resided in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], and we publish it entire as a matter of local interest. It shows how things are done in that locality.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MARRIED: In Hebron, November 21st, at the residence of the bride's by Rev. S. Earngey of Woodstock, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Hattie Tryon</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. F.C. Sumner</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">About fifty relatives and invited guests were present. everything was arranged with good taste and careful hands; each decoration or design seemed a fitting tribute to the Lady whose associations were about to change for a lifetime. In the Bridal Parlor a double arch composed of evergreens and flowers was arranged by design of Capt. C.H. Tryon, uncle of the bride. On the right over the head of the groom, entwined in evergreen was the inscription, Sumner, on the left in like manner Tryon. From the center of the arch hung a marriage bell of rose and evergreen, all skillfully appointed and beautifully emblematical of the union intended to be consummated. The ceremony was performed at five P.M. At six o'clock a bountiful supper was served, prepared for the most part by the bride's own hands and was a choice token of handiwork. The wedding party was happy, some joyous, but occasionally a silent tear involuntarily trickled down a cheek. Congratulations were earnest and sincere. Hattie has ever been a true confiding girl - the Ideal Lady. We wish her and her husband the full measure of that happiness which by God's design is theirs to share. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">SPRAGUE: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Jane [Sprague]</u> wife of Elisha Sprague, aged 61 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The wife of Elisha Sprague died very suddenly last Saturday evening while on her way to a neighbor's to watch with a sick lady. She was taken with a severe pain in her side and lived but a few minutes. The doctors disagree as to the cause of her death. One claims it was apoplexy and another heart disease.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-90548978844209311102024-03-08T08:39:00.002-05:002024-03-10T09:33:49.019-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1878<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">GLYNN - BOYDEN: At the residence of Charles Newton, in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 28th by T.D. Anthony, Esq., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles A. Glynn</u> of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ellen P. Boyden</u> of Plymouth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BROWN - DELANO: At the residence of the bride's mother Dec. 25th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Duane Brown</u> of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ida Dulano</u> of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">JONES - FREEMAN: At the residence of the bride's father in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles M. Jones</u> of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Helen A. Freeman</u>, of North Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BROWN - HEALY: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. Charles Steere, <b><u>Mr. George A. Brown</u></b> of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Vira Healy</u> of Lincklaen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ROGERS - GAGE: In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev W. Scott, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. P.A, Rogers</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Katie E. Gage</u>, both of Rockdale.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MALOY - PURTTE: At St. Patrick's Church, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. Father Harrigan <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Frank Maloy</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Kate Purtte</u>, all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CLOSE - ROBBINS: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. George F Close</u> to <b><u>Miss Addie E. Robbins</u>, </b>all of Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HERRICK - THOMPSON: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. George L. Herrick</u> of Oxford to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Jennie Thompson,</u> of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;">___________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Wednesday last, a merry party of friends and relatives gathered at the residence of Mr. William Finch in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to witness the marriage ceremony of their daughter <u style="font-weight: bold;">Kittie [Finch]</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Arthur W. Bosworth</u> of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]. The parlor and dining room were beautifully decorated with evergreens, under the supervision of Miss Frankie Finch and Miss Mary Warren. A large cross presented to the bride, added very much to the charms of the room.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At about half-past three o'clock the bridal party marched in and directly under the marriage bell the ceremony was performed by Rev. A Crocker. The congratulations that followed were not a few. The company withdrew to the dining room where nothing was lacking. The bride and groom were seated in front of their monogram which was tastefully arranged in two large wreaths. The table glittered with glass and silverware. In the center was placed a fruit pyramid composed of apples, grapes, oranges, etc. while around it were cakes and many other things too numerous to mention. The bride received many beautiful presents which may assure her of the warm feelings of a host of friends. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">About five o'clock, part of the guests were obliged to depart, after an affectionate farewell, on the six o'clock train for Norwich. The others soon dispersed. The bride took a farewell of her home and with her husband also left for Norwich, which is to be their future home. they take with them the best wishes of their many friends.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">SPRAGUE: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly of heart disease, Dec. 29th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Jane [Sprague]</u>, wife of Elisha Sprague, aged 61 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GREENE: In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 2d, after a painful illness, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Maria [Greene]</u> wife of Elisha Greene, aged 73 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GREENE: In East German [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 8th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Louisa Greene</u>, aged 85 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">EDWARDS: In Dresden, Ohio, Dec. 14th, <b><u>Mayor O.P. Edwards</u></b>, aged 59 years, formerly of this county [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WATKINS: <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Watkins</u> died at his home in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], about two and a half miles east of this place on Wednesday last, after a long illness. His funeral occurred on Friday following at the Baptist church in the village of Butternuts.</p><p style="text-align: center;">____________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">RANDALL: Suddenly, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday, January 1st, 1878, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Swan Randall</u> Esq., aged 60 years. Funeral services at the residence of S.R. Follett, East Main Street, on Thursday at 2 P.M.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Between three and four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last - while the New Year festivities were being observed in many households - the announcement of the sudden death of John Swan Randall caused a feeling of sadness among our citizens, and to those who were more intimately acquainted with him, the shock was most painful.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As nearly as we can ascertain the facts, they are as follows: Mr. Randall, who for many years has been a widower, with no family, has long occupied two rooms over the drug store of T.D. Miller, corner of South Broad and East Main Streets. In the front room of the two was his library, and here he often received the calls of his many friends. The rear room was his lodging room. For months past he had been in feeble health, although on Tuesday morning he partook of breakfast at the Stratton House, where he boarded, apparently in his usual health. About ten o'clock in the morning, Mr. H. DeLong, an intimate personal friend, called upon him, finding him lying upon a sofa in his front room, and suffering from much pain, his face being much flushed. Mr. D. Remained with him until about two o'clock in the afternoon, when he left for a short time, locking the door at the request of Mr. Randall. Soon after three o'clock, Mr. Babcock and Mr. Makepeace, clerks in Miller's drug store below, heard a noise in the rooms overhead, which led them to think that someone had fallen. Mr. Babcock at once went to the door of his room, which he found locked, and called to Mr. Randall, but received no answer. Thinking that he was unnecessarily alarmed, he went downstairs, but soon returned to the door, again failing to attract attention from its occupant. But a few moments elapsed before Mr. DeLong returned, who, upon opening the door, found Mr. Randall lying partially upon his face, in the back room, dead. He at once gave the alarm, when Dr. Stuart - whose rooms are adjoining - with others, hastened to the scene. During Mr. DeLong's absence, Mr. Randall had moved from the front to the rear room, and it is thought that he had seated himself upon the side of his bed and in attempting to rise, fell forward. There was a contusion upon his forehead, probably caused by his striking upon the floor, and apparently his death had been instantaneous. It is the opinion of Dr. Stuart, Dr. Avery, and others who examined the corpse, that apoplexy caused death. The remains were removed to the residence of S.R. Follett on East Main Street, where funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Deceased was a son of the late Col. John Randall and was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], October 1st, 1817. He read law with S.S. Randall, Esq., and about the year 1835 he left his native place, locating in Oswego, where he married Miss Ellen Eliza Hart in 1838. In connection with Joseph Neilson (who presided as Judge at the late Beecher trail in Brooklyn), he published at that place the <i>Oasis</i>, a monthly magazine which was conducted with much quality. About 1845, he removed to Kenosha Wis. where he resided until his return to this place, some twenty-five years since, he having in the meantime lost his wife by death, as also his two children, both of whom died in infancy. Since that time he has resided in our midst, respected by all, who now mourn his sudden decease.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Randall was a peculiar man in many respects, but his peculiarities were such as to attract rather than repulse. A man of fine education and literary attainments, he had collected a library of rare works which have often been sought for by his acquaintances and none could be more ready than he to impart the information he was so capable of giving. Probably no finer or more valuable private collection of ancient and modern coins and currency of all nations was possessed by anyone in this country, and he took especial pleasure in exhibiting them to visiting friends and explaining their history. A rare collection of insects also formed an addition to this cabinet of curiosities for which he was recently offered a large sum, which he refused.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Deceased was genial in his intercourse with friends, kindly in his nature and his integrity was unquestioned. He leaves surviving him two sisters, Mrs. Ezra Hewitt of this village and Mrs. Maurice Birdsall, of Greene, who, with other surviving relatives have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their bereavement and the tears of many personal friends of the deceased will fall with theirs when the last sad rites shall have been performed.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_______________________________</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Killed by a Falling Tree</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Peter Mac</u>, residing about two miles north of our village [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], sustained injures while felling a tree on the 29th ult, from the result of which he died about 8 o'clock of that evening. the particulars, as we learn them, are that on the morning of the day mentioned, Mr. Mac in company with a Mr. Bartle, was engaged in cutting a tree on the land of Mr. Lucius Whittemore, some two miles west of his home on the road leading to Oxford and when the tree which they were cutting was falling, Mr. Mac, in his endeavor to escape from the danger, became bewildered, as it is supposed, and running towards its top was struck by a limb of the falling tree and thrown to the ground. Upon going to him he was found insensible from a blow upon the back of the head and badly cut upon the arm by his axe, which he had held in his hands. He was immediately conveyed to his home and medical aid summoned, but continued insensible either from the concussion produced or from some internal injury which was not ascertained until his death, as above stated.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Mac was a German, of some 36 years of age, coming among us when a mere boy, and by his industrious, sober habits had accumulated a respectable competency and won the esteem of all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his sudden death. He has no other relatives in this section of the country. His funeral takes place today (31st) at his late residence and the remains will be deposited in our village cemetery.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-27483734658986169172024-03-07T08:30:00.000-05:002024-03-07T08:30:02.801-05:00Vital Records, Otsego County, NY<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Oneonta Herald</i>, Oneonta, NY, June 15, 1853</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th inst. by the Rev. J. Soule, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Wm. H. Scofield</u> of Oneonta to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ema Sturges</u> of Prattsville [Greene Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <u style="font-weight: bold;">wife of Mr. V. Terpening</u> of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], was thrown from a carriage at Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], on Saturday and so severely injured that she died the same day.</p><p style="text-align: center;">__________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Saturday evening about 9 o'clock, a young man whose name is supposed to be <u style="font-weight: bold;">George Estell</u> of Jefferson Co. [NY], fell into the lock at Fort Herkimer and was drowned. An inquest was held on the body by Coroner Hartman and the following facts were elicited: He came directly from Jefferson County and arrived by canal at the lock a little before dark and stopped for the purpose of visiting some friends he supposed he had in that vicinity. He went in to a grocery into the lock. It being so dark, it is supposed that he did not discover the lock. He was not intoxicated. Before assistance could be rendered him, he sank to the bottom and his body was recovered about midnight. He had on a brown Kentucky Jean coat, blue Cassimere checked pants, red vest, straw hat; was about 19 years old, five feet ten inches high, had light hair and light complexion, had 16 cents in money in his pocket, was from all appearances a laboring man. The following is a copy of the only paper found in his pockets: "Mr. Daniel C. Rouse - Sir: I am very sorry to disappoint you about work as I intended to have been at your house." Coroner Hartman of this village will communicate with the friends of the deceased, if they can be found.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cherry Valley Gazette</i>, Cherry Valley, NY, April 16, 1851</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Brown, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Josiah B. Bowman</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Fanny [Hannah]</u> daughter of Mr. George Hannah.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this town on the 7th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Orville J. [Watrous]</u>, son of Mr. Asaph Watrous, aged 19 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 12th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Caleb Stockley</u>, late of Albany [Albany Co. NY] and formerly of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged 41 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Gen. Erastus Crafts</u>, aged 71 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], of consumption on the 8th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Lavantia Henniker</u>, aged 26 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 28th ult. <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Sarah Ann [Hopkins]</b> daughter of Robert W. and Catharine Hopkins aged 12 years.</p><p style="text-align: center;">___________________________</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Another Revolutionary Hero Gone to His Rest</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Obadiah Archer</u>, grandfather of the Deputy Clerk of the Assembly, died at his residence in Marion, Wayne County [NY] on the 7th inst. He was in the 92d year of his age, was through three campaigns in the Revolution, voted at every Presidential election from the government - first for George Washington and last for Zachary Taylor. The full enjoyment of his faculties were preserved to him in a remarkable degree. He felt and expressed a deep interest in passing events until with a few days of his death. <i>Albany Journal.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cherry Valley Gazette, </i>Cherry Valley, NY, March 7, 1855</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. S. Douglass, at his residence, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Albert Eddy</u> of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Antonette Sterling</b> of Morris.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At a hotel in Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 22d by Rev. S. Hill, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Bela Armstrong</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Mary E. Shawl</b>, both of Warren, Herkimer Co. [NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Minden, Montgonery Co. [NY], on the 15th ult. by Rev. G. Parsons, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Douw B. Diefendorf</u> of Sharon, Schoharie Co. [NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Alzina [Diefendorf]</u> daughter of Warner Diefendorf, Esq., of Minden.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the same. <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Harmon Pettis</b> to <b><u>Miss Sarah Whitford</u></b><u>,</u> both of Canajoharie, Montgonery Co. [NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 16, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Francis Della [Johnson]</u>, wife of Francis F. Johnson, aged 31 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 21, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Nelson Russell</u> son of Wm. Russell, Esq., aged nearly 39 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Roseville, on the 19th ult. <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Dr. Joseph Carpenter</b>, aged 72 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st ult. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Emma S. [Conklin]</u> daughter of John and Adaline Conklin, aged 5 months and 21 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At South Valley, suddenly, on the 27th ult. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Stephen A. Maynard, M.D.</u> in the 30th year of his age.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Otsego Democrat</i>, Cooperstown, NY, April 17, 1847</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We regret to learn the death of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Orrin Gridley</u>, Esq. an old and respected inhabitant of Clinton [Oneida Co. NY] in this county, and president of the Bank of Kirkland in that village. He died on Saturday morning, after a short illness. <i>Union Gazette Monday</i></p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-87095526919959753682024-03-06T08:33:00.002-05:002024-03-06T08:33:45.622-05:00Vital Records, Otsego County, NY<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Morris Chronicle</i>, Morris, NY, July 21, 1869</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the evening of the 16th inst. at Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], <u style="font-weight: bold;">Charles B. Musson</u> left the shop of Mr. Cobb for his boarding place (Mr. R.R. Truesdell) near the bridge in the village. He not being seen the next day; some young men found his clothes under said bridge, immediately informed the neighborhood and search was made. His body was found some twenty feet from the bridge in about six feet of water in a perfect rigid state, showing that he was undoubtedly taken with a cramp and unable to get out and was drowned. His remains were taken to Mr. Truesdell's and Coroner Fox summoned to attend the inquest on the 18th. The verdict of the jury was that he came to his death by accidental drowning. Mr. Musson was a young man of high respectability about twenty-two years of age, leaving a father and mother and a large circle of many warm friends to mourn his untimely loss. The father (Burton Musson) of this young man resides in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]. Charles was soon to be married to a very amiable young lady of Butternuts. His funeral took place on Monday, conducted by the I.O. of G.T. of which he was a faithful and useful member.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>News Item</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Aged People</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Mr. Jacob Folts</u></b>, who lives about two miles west of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], with his son Spellman, and is now in his 89th year, last week sheered four sheep one afternoon in about the same time his son Spellman did a like number. Mr. Folts is a native of Herkimer county [NY], removed to this town some thirty-five years ago. He can now walk to the village and back and not feel much tired on his arrival home. He reads without spectacles.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Mrs. Benjamin Draper,</u></b> who resides near neighbor to Mr. Folts in now in her 91st year, enjoys a good degree of health, so much so, that she can knit a stocking per day and do other work in proportion.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Mr. Oliver Matteson</u></b>, who lives in the west part of the town, is now in his 82d year, is son-in-law of Mrs. Draper, is rather decriped, but enjoys a tolerable share of health, and can do a pretty good day's work yet.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Morris Chronicle,</i> Morris, NY, January 2, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dec. 25: At Harpersville [Broome Co. NY], by A.S. Hobart of Morris, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Andrew Landers</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Alice D. Aylsworth</u>, both of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Saturday last, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Mack</u> son-in-law of James Sweet of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], was chopping in the woods at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], when in felling a tree, it struck Mr. M. on the head, killing him almost instantly.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">50 years ago, last Friday, Dec. 28, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Levi Kelley</u> was hung in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] for the murder of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Abraham Spafford</u> and there are some yet living in this town who saw him hung. It was the only execution that has ever taken place in Otsego County. Not but that murder has been committed in the county, but three or for murderers have escaped the halter.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_______________________ </p><p style="text-align: justify;">List of deaths in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], published in the <i>Chronicle</i> during the year 1877. Eleven of the number resided on the corporation. thirty in all; one over 95 years of age; five over 80 and under 90; seven over 70 and under 80; nine over 60 and under 70; and not one under 21 years of age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jan. 8, Mr. J.D. Matteson, aged 88 years</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Feb. 9, Mrs. Frances Lewis, aged 44</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Feb. 27, Mrs. Laura Light, aged 77</p><p style="text-align: justify;">March 1, Miss Emma Niles, aged 21</p><p style="text-align: justify;">March 4, Mrs. Sarah E. Moore, aged 71</p><p style="text-align: justify;">March 10, Mary A. Webster, aged 89</p><p style="text-align: justify;">March 21, Mr. J.M. Lull, aged 69</p><p style="text-align: justify;">March 21, Mrs. Lucretia Cook, aged 80</p><p style="text-align: justify;">April 3, Mary Ann Young, aged 68</p><p style="text-align: justify;">April 10, Mrs. Elizabeth Howland, aged 69</p><p style="text-align: justify;">April 13, Mr. Horace Harrison, aged 71</p><p style="text-align: justify;">April 15, Mrs. Bourne, aged 75</p><p style="text-align: justify;">April 22, Mr. Elisha Tobey, aged 78</p><p style="text-align: justify;">May 28, Mrs. Harriet Lull, aged 79</p><p style="text-align: justify;">June 7, Mrs. Mary Ann Salsbury, aged 33</p><p style="text-align: justify;">July 11, Miss Mary Ann Folts, aged 64</p><p style="text-align: justify;">June 27, Mrs. Nancy Mirick, aged 50</p><p style="text-align: justify;">July 11, Mr. Jacob Folts, aged 96</p><p style="text-align: justify;">July 25, Mrs. Anna E. Hecox, aged 26</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Aug. 13, Mr. Norris Gilbert, aged 66</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Aug. 21, Mrs. I.J. Bailey</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Aug. 29, Mrs. Melissa Smith, aged 80</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sept. 7, Mr. Samuel Tyler, aged 60</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sept. 11, Mr. Oliver P. Kinnie, aged 61</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sept. 18, Miss Rebecca Harris, aged 52</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sept. 18, Mrs. S.M. Brooks, aged 63</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oct. 6, Mr. John W Weeden, aged 86</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oct. 20, Mr. J.W Stranahan, aged 80</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dec. 18, Mr. Jacob Smith, aged 73</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-12349167924972571892024-03-05T09:33:00.001-05:002024-03-05T09:33:17.061-05:00Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Sherburne News</i><i>,</i> Sherburne, NY, December 29, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DURAN - MILLER: At the M.E. Parsonage, Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, 1877, by Rev. J.L. Race, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Willard A. Duran</u> of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Vernette M. Miller</u>, Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HITCHCOCK - MURFOOT: At the M.E. Parsonage, in Canastota, December 20th, 1877, by Rev. M. Foot, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Thomas E. Hitchcock</u>, of Canastota and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Minnie M. Murfoot</u>, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HEALY - HEMMINWAY: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], December 12th, 1877, by Rev. Mr. Foster, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. B Healy</u> of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Esther Hemminway</u> of Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">EVANS: In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], December 15th, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Robert Evans</u> of Jackson, Mich., aged 32 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and removed to Jackson eight years ago. He had been ill upwards of a year and went to Morrisville where his father resides last April for rest and in hope of regaining his health, but steadily declined until his death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">RAFFERTY: In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], December 24th, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Bernard D. Rafferty</u>, aged 21 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The funeral of Bernard Rafferty last Wednesday was one of the most largely attended that has occurred in this place for a long time, showing the estimate in which deceased was regarded by his society and friends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">'Tis sweet to remember, / Those dear ones now fled / To once more recall / The forms of the dead.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We yearn their comp'ny / Which can no more be; / In heaven - we trust, / His Savior he'll see.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Friends and acquaintance, / Around him did call; / Good words of advice / He had for them all.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Turn not a deaf ear, / To counsel so true; / Turn o'er a new leaf, / Enroll 'mong the "few."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">No cause we've to grieve, / Our turn may come next; / It is so decreed, / In the Scripture text.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Death calls us but once, / Then must we respond; / More fixed and sure, / Than Jew and his bond.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bernard was anxious, / Dear Jesus to meet; / Longed for the mansion, / Where joy is complete.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sorrowful suff'ring, / In anguish and pain; / We trust and believe, / He heaven did gain.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bainbridge Republican</i>, Bainbridge, NY, December 27, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">IRELAND - WINSOR: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], at the home of the bride, Dec. 26, 1877, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. James W. Ireland</b> of Oxford [Chenango Co. NYT] and <b><u>Miss Katie S. Winsor</u></b><u>,</u> of Bainbridge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CARPENTER - McDONALD: Dec. 19 in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H.H. Allen, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Jas. W. Carpenter</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Jennie I. [McDonald]</u>, daughter of Jay McDonald, all of Oneonta.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SMITH - WEDGE: Wilkins Settlement, Chenanog Co. NY: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Eugene Smith</u> and a <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Wedge</u> both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], have taken up their abode in the state of matrimony. We wish them a pleasant and successful journey through life, with joys not a few, and may their troubles be little ones.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY: We learn also that <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Homer Parsons</b> has premeditatedly committed matrimony with a lady from Waverly, nNY. Success to them.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">NEWTON: In Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 13, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Eliza Newton</u> formerly of Bainbridge [Chenanog Co. NY], aged 69 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MULTER: Dec. 14th, 1877, at Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], <u style="font-weight: bold;">Jacob J. Multer</u>, late editor of the Schenevus <i>Monitor</i> aged 60 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">LEET: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Charles Leet</u> formerly of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], died at Somers, Wis., Oct. 23. She was a daughter of Matthew Wiard who kept one of the famous stage taverns in Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], when the old Susquehanna turnpike was one of the great thoroughfares of Southern New York. Mr. Leet kept the old hotel in Delhi, where the Edgerton house now stands [in 1877].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Freeman's Journal</i>, Cooperstown, NY, January 3, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the Universalist Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. E.E. Peck on Wednesday, Jan. 2d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Julius C. Granger</u> of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Lottie A. [Field]</u> daughter of Marcus Field, of Cooperstown.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At West Arch St. Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Dec. 26th, 1877, by the Rev. Dr Willett, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Henry Palmer</u> of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Cooperstown, N.Y. and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mary W. [Ambler]</u> daughter of the late H.P. Ambler of Philadelphia.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the Parsonage in Pleasant Brook [Otsego Co. NY] on Christmas morning by Rev. M.L. Baker, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Millard F. Oliver</u> of Cobleskill [Schoharie Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Alvaretta Hoag</u> of Maple Valley [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 26th by Rev. L.L. Rury <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">John Wart</b> of Sandy Creek, N.Y. [Oswego Co.] and <b><u>H. Ziporah Barton</u></b> of Exeter, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Lentsville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 25th, '77 at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Walter Fry, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Leon D. Van Patten</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Amelia T. Wicks.</u></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><b>Deaths</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Brooklyn, Dec. 27, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Catherine [McElroy]</u> wife of Samuel McElroy. Both formerly of Albany [Albany Co. NY].</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 17 of consumption, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Charles H. Jaynes</u>, aged 19 years 5 months adn 23 days.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 13th, '77, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Jacob Smith</b>, aged 73 years.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Westville [Franklin Co. NY], Dec. 27th, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hubert C. [Robinson]</u> son of Richard M. and Lina E. Robinson, aged two years and six months.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 21st, '77, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Watkins</u> aged 50 years.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of Fayette Hinds, Dec. 29th, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Abby Card</u> in the 77th year of her age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased was born in South Kingstown, R.I., May 22d, 1801, her maiden name being Holland. In June 1827, she was married to Mr. Daniel L. Card and the following year they moved into this county, where she has lived ever since. The disease that caused her death was chronic rheumatism. For nearly eleven years she was prostrated by this painful malady and much of the time confined to her bed and entirely helpless. But through all her suffering she manifested great patience and welcomed the day of her death with a large and triumphant faith.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-42519461271457656512024-03-04T09:50:00.002-05:002024-03-10T09:33:08.394-04:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, December 29, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">DUSAN - MILLER: At the parsonage, Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], December 25, 1877, Rev. J.L. Race, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Willard A. Dusan</b> of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Berneth M. Miller</b>, of Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WAGNER - ROWE: At the home of the bride's father, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], December 27, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Henry J. Wagner</u> of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Sarah J. Rowe</u>, of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_______________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On December 26th, a very large and happy gathering of friends, and relatives numbering upwards of a hundred assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Tiffany, at King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] to witness the marriage ceremony of their daughter <u style="font-weight: bold;">Lillie [Tiffany]</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Albert Stratton</u>, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]. At an early hour the guests began to arrive and at 5 o'clock P.M. the appointed time, all being in readiness the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Loveridge, of Norwich, William D. Allen, acting as right-hand man for the groom. While Miss Ora Bancroft, assisted the bride. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple adjourned to the dining room, with their friends and sat down to a table laden with all the substantials and delicacies imaginable, to which ample justice was done. After supper the evening was passed in congratulation and well wishes, interspersed with songs and music, and at a late hour the happy pair repaired to the residence of Mr. Stratton, in Norwich, where their friends gave them a hearty welcome to their new home. Among the many guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Wheeler, Mt. Upton; Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Willcox, Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. Whitman Stratton, Norwich; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, King Settlement; Mr. and Mrs. Melville Stratton, Oxford; Mrs. E.R. Stratton, Oxford; Mrs. G.W. Sholes, Binghamton; M.C.B. Stratton, Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. Clark, King Settlement. Among the large array of presents we noticed a great many very useful articles. As the "wee small hours" drew nigh their friends departed for their homes, each leaving their well wishes for their future happiness, and the hopes that their pathway through life may be strewn with flowers and their house filled with joys.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_______________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Otselic, Chenango Co. NY: Quite a brilliant wedding took place at the residence of John Lewis on the 18th(?) inst. The bride was <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Lucinda Pierce</u>, granddaughter of Mr. Lewis. The bridegroom was <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Frank Armstrong</b> of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY]. The wedded pair received many handsome presents. They are now about on their bridal tour at Batavia, N.Y. and other places.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A very pleasant affair occurred at Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday last, the occasion being the marriage of <u style="font-weight: bold;">A.W. Bosworth</u> of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Kittie J. Finch</b>, of Coventry. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. A Crocker. Happy congratulations were bestowed upon the newly wedded couple by all present, and merriment and hilarity pervaded the entire company. There were several friends of the parties from Norwich present.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MOORE: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], on December 25th, of putrid scarlet fever, <u><b>Rose May [Moore]</b> </u>daughter of Alonzo Moore, aged 3 years 5 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BROOKS: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], December 27th, 1877, of scarlet fever, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Freddy M. [Brooks]</u>, aged 3 years and 4 months. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">HAYES: Greene, Chenango Co. NY: The funeral of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Lucy Hayes</u> was held on Christmas day at the Methodist church. Her husband died nearly two years since and she has just followed him, leaving three little children to the care of friends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SPURR: Columbus, Chenango Co. NY: The people of the town were shocked a few days since, to learn of the death by drowning of a former resident, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Angell C Spurr</u>. Mr. Spurr settled in Kansas some years since and was the owner of a large farm there. While riding with two other gentlemen across a bridge spanning the river which runs through the farm, the bridge gave way and precipitated the whole party into the water. The other gentlemen escaped, but Mr. Spurr and the horse were drowned. Mr. Frank J. Spurr, brother of the deceased, started from his home here immediately on receipt of a telegram bringing intelligence of the disaster. The young widow, with her two little ones, returned with him, bringing the body, and the funeral services were attended at the Universalist Church on the 17th inst., Rev. Mr. Ballou officiating.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Oxford Times</i>, Oxford, NY, December 26, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Merrit S. Pierpont</u> died at his residence in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday afternoon last, at an advanced age. He had an attack of erysipelas in the head, which proved fatal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango American</i><i>, </i>Greene, NY, December 27, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of Addison Hotchkiss, in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Harmon A. Walworth</u>, of Smithville, to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Charlotte A. [Hotchkiss]</u>, daughter of Calvin Hotchkiss, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. A.B. Dilley, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Frank D. Truesdell</b> to <b><u>Miss Mary E. [Hurlburt]</u></b> daughter of the late M.D. Hurlburt, all of this town.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 19th, by Rev. C.E. Taylor, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Orrin B. Edmister</b> of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mrs. Sophie Taft</b>, of Barker [Broome Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 17th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Grace D. [King]</u> daughter of Hiram King, Esq. of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Lucy Hayes</u>, widow of the late Lorenzo B. Hayes, aged 36 years and 7 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">By the death of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Lorenzo B. Hayes</u>, three little children are left destitute orphans. How sad to contemplate! Three bright little souls left alone in this cold world - no father - no mother! Who will be a father to them? Who will fill the place of that dear mother, now gone from them forever? She longed to live to see the bright Christmas morn, that she might behold the presents that kind friends would bring her dear ones. But this was not to be, and Christmas saw her moral remains laid away beneath the sod of the valley. While other children were surrounded by kind parents and all was joy, these dear ones stood by the open grave of their truest friend on earth - their mother! What a sad, Christmas must this have been to these little ones! Will not some kind friend of humanity come to their relief? We sincerely hope so. [<i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, Dec. 29, 1877]</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-66906988421550796052024-03-03T11:54:00.002-05:002024-03-03T11:54:50.784-05:00Tragic Accident on Lyon Brook Bridge, Chenango County, NY, New Years Eve 1877<p style="text-align: center;"> <b>Shocking Accident on Lyon Brook Bridge</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Frank Church</u>, a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and brother of District Attorney Church, met his death by a shocking accident at Lyon Brook Bridge on Tuesday evening. On Tuesday morning he went down to the bridge on the Midland train in company with <u style="font-weight: bold;">James Hancock</u>, who is employed by the Midland Company to watch the bridge and keep it in order. The two spent the day with <u style="font-weight: bold;">Jerry Dye</u> at the house of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Daniel Fisher</u>, a short distance from the bridge up the brook and took supper there. They then concluded that they would return to Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and thought they would try to jump aboard the evening train, which generally slacks speed at the bridge. For this purpose, they stationed themselves some four or five rods south of the bridge and when the train approached, Church, who stood a short distance nearer the bridge than the others caught hold of the handrail of the forward passenger car, while Dye caught at the rear end of the last car. Dye failed in his attempt to get aboard and was whirled down the embankment some thirty feet, sustaining severe bruises. When he got up, the train had crossed the bridge, and he thinking the others had been successful in getting aboard, went down the hill to the brook, and stayed overnight at the house of <b><u>Mr. Lindsey</u></b>, to whom he related the adventure. Hancock got safely on the train and not finding his companions, supposed that they failed to get aboard. Wednesday morning, he returned to his duties at the bridge, and the first object that attracted his attention was the dead body of Church, lying at the foot of the south abutment to the bridge, having evidently fallen through the bridge a distance of forty feet or more. The head and face were shockingly mutilated, one arm was broken in several places, and the appearances indicated that he must have fallen head foremost. He was doubtless instantly killed. The body was removed to a place of safety and word sent at once to Norwich, when <b><u>Mr. Cary,</u></b> the undertaker, and others, went down to the scene of the accident and brought the body to Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are two theories of the accident. One, that failing to get a foothold when he clenched the rail, he clung fast as long as his strength permitted, and then dropped falling through the bridge. The other, and a very plausible one, is that he failed at the first attempt and then ran after the train hoping to catch hold of the rear car, and in his excitement forgot all about the bridge until he plunged headlong down the abyss.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Deceased was a son of the late <u style="font-weight: bold;">William H. Church</u> and was not yet twenty-one years of age. He leaves a wife and one small child, an aged mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn his untimely death. The accident, following so closely upon the sudden death of Mr. John S. Randall, has caused a feeling of awe to pervade the whole community.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, January 5, 1878</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most sad and distressing accidents that has happened in this vicinity for many years occurred at the Lyon Brook Bridge, about four miles below this village [Norwich] on Tuesday evening last, by which <b><u>Frank Church</u></b> lost his life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The particulars of this shocking affair are substantially as follows: <b><u>Jerry Dye</u></b>, a friend of young Church, had received an invitation to spend New Years at <b><u>Daniel Fisher's</u></b> near the Lyon Brook, and meeting Church in the village he informed him where he was going that night and invited him to come down the next morning with <b><u>James Hancock</u></b>, the bridge watchman at Lyon Brook, which he did, and together Dye and Church spent the day in visiting at Daniel and <b><u>Charles Fisher's</u></b> and other places. In the evening, they arranged to come to Norwich on the Midland train, which does not stop at the bridge, but slacks up sufficiently for an expert railroad man to get aboard. As the train came along, Dye caught at the rear car but not getting a firm hold, was thrown over the bank and was considerably bruised, but not seriously injured. The stories of Dye and Hancock, the bridge watchman, conflict in somewhat in regard to the accident to Church. Dye's theory being that he caught hold of the front end of baggage car, but not getting a firm hold enough to get upon the platform of the car was dragged along until his strength gave out and he lost hold and went through the bridge, while Hancock's theory, which is far the more probable is that Church did not get hold of the car at all, but that after the train had passed, he started to run after it to catch it and in his excitement forgot that the bridge was so near and that he went all right until he came to the place near the south abutment where there was a wide space between the ties and then dropped through. The distance he fell was about fifty feet, and the probabilities are that he never moved after he struck the ground. His skull was terribly crushed, his face horribly disfigured and his right arm, shoulder, and fingers broken.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When the accident was known, undertaker Cary was sent for the body and it was taken to his rooms, where a Coroner's Jury consisting of the following gentlemen: O.M. Hughson, foreman; W.K. Packer, J.B. Beesley, George A. Wilson, B.B. Colton, C.S. King, Theodore Hill, E. Tiffany, D.R. McDonald, and J. Sibley was summoned by Coroner Avery. After reviewing the body, the Jury returned to the Court House, where an inquest was held, and the following evidence given:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Albert Cary</u>: Sworn, testified. Was ordered by J.W. Church to go to Lyon Brook Bridge this morning. I went there; arrived at 11 A.M.; found the body of Frank Church lying near the south abutment of bridge on his face, upon the ground; he was dead. His face was very badly bruised and right arm broken; Saw blood under his face, evidently coming from wounds on his face; saw no blood elsewhere; brought the body to my undertaking rooms.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>[Answer to ] Question by King</u>: Found him lying on his face. I should judge that he fell nearly 50 feet, for it was the distance from the bridge to where he lay. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">John Flinn</u>: Sworn, testified. I am an employee of the Midland Railroad as freight auditor(?) and to look after the interests of the road; know the rules of the Company; the timetable of the road states that trains do not stop at that point, Lyon Brook Bridge, to receive or discharge passengers; they do not stop even on special occasions unless by a flag, as train would: engineers are ordered not to stop at that point; do not know rate of speed they are allowed to run; passed over the bridge to [observe] about 11 A.M.; saw body lying face down near south abutment; James Hancock, bridge watchman, informed me that the body was there; did not go down to body where it was laying; was at Oxford when informed by Hancock that the body was there.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Jerry Dye</u>: </b>Sworn, testified. Was at gas station in this village the night before New Years eve, about 5 or 6 o'clock in the afternoon; saw Frank Church there; Mr. Fisher came in and asked me to go come with him to Lyon Brook; Fisher resides one-half mile from bridge; promised to go down with him; I went over to Smith's store; saw Frank Church after I came back from store; I stated to Church that I was going down to Fisher's to spend New Years; he replied that he should be lonesome; I said, come down, Frank and I advised him to go to the Midland and ride down with the bridge watchman, Mr. Hancock; he replied, I will come on; we then parted and I went home; next I saw him yesterday morning in the road near Lyon Brook bridge about 9 A.M.; was with him the balance of the day till about 8 o'clock P.M.; first we went together to the grist mill of Charles Fisher; staid there about 15 minutes, more or less; went from there to Charles Fisher's house; staid there 3 or 4 hours; we both drank 2 or 3 glasses of cider apiece; when we left there we went to Dan Fisher's and had supper; staid there about an hour; drank no cider there; next went to Mr. Lindsey's, stopping at the mill on the way; staid there one-half hour; drank one glass of cider apiece there; went from there to the shanty at the south end of railroad bridge; James Hancock was at the shanty when we arrived; went to no other places than I have mentioned; stayed at shanty till arrival of train; Hancock said he could slack the train so that they could get on; Hancock advised Frank to catch the train at forward end of baggage car on its arrival; saw Frank Church try to get aboard the train at point advised; saw him grab at car; that was the last time I saw Frank Church alive; I tried to get on the same train at the rear end of rear car and missed and was thrown down the bank; I was bruised some in the fall, injuring my knee, both hands and right side of back above hip; don't know the distance I fell, but it must be 40 feet; after I came to, I went to Lindsay's house and stayed all night; in the morning after breakfast, about 6:30 went to Mr. Lindsey's shop; while I was in the shop, E. Lindsay came in and told us that Mr. Hancock said there was someone dead under the bridge; I went to where the body lay in company with the four Lindsey's; the body was lying on its face; I did not touch the body; I went back to Lindsey and told him to hitch up a horse and go to Norwich and inform friends; I recognized the body by the clothing.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. W.H. Stuart</u>: Sworn, Testified. Have been a practicing physician and surgeon in Norwich. Have examined the body of Frank Church and find the following injuries: two fingers of right hand broken, wrist broken, right shoulder broken, a fracture of anterior portion of skull. The fracture extended from eyebrow to near the medial line; the injury to skull was sufficient to produce death and in my opinion that was the cause of his death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">James Hancock</u>: Sworn, Testified. My business is bridge watcher at Lyon Brook, on the Midland Railroad; was on duty yesterday; saw Frank Church and Jerry Dye at about 4 or 5 o'clock at the bridge; saw them at Charlie Fisher's and also saw them at Lindsey's a short time before; they came to bridge about 6 o'clock in the evening; had no conversation with them; had a little talk with them when they first came up; they stayed at shanty for about two hours; I stated to them that train did not stop; I can get on train, you must take your chances; I lighted a piece of waste and advised Frank Church to get on the forward end of baggage car, Dye the front end of coach and I would get on ahead of coach; I don't know that I saw Church try to get on; that was the last time I saw Church alive; I first saw body when I arrived at bridge; saw the body lying near south abutment of bridge on the ground; should say the distance from bridge to ground was 40 feet; I called to Lindsey and told him there was a body there; I went down to where the body lay as soon as they came up; the body was lying face down with [-?-] his head; I [identified] Church by his clothing; I then went to shanty from the body; I took first train to Oxford and informed the agent at that place of the accident; the parties to all appearances were sober; I knew that Church did not get aboard train for I saw him running after the train, and saw him stop on the track after train passed, about the length of a car behind the train; think when he saw me get aboard train he ran after it, and fell between the ties, as there was a wide space in the ties over where he lay. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Archibald Lindsey</u>: Sworn, Testified. I live at Lyon Brook Bridge; did not see Frank Church yesterday; Mr. Dye came to my house about 8:30 last night; he staid at my house all night; Mr. Hancock informed me about 9 o'clock that there was a dead man under the bridge; have heard evidence of witnesses Dye and Hancock and corroborate same.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Charles Lindsey</u>: Sworn, Testified. Live with my father near Lyon Brook Bridge; saw Church and Dye yesterday between 5 and 6 in the evening at our house; they remained there about 20 minutes; when they left, they went to bridge; did not see Frank Church alive after that; heard Dye and Hancock's evidence and fully agree with it; when I saw body it was lying on face, head toward the abutment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After a brief deliberation the Jury returned a verdict of accidental death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased was about twenty-one-years of age and leaves a wife and one child. He was a son of the late William H. Church and a brother of District Attorney John W. Church, and also leaves another brother, two sisters and a mother to mourn his sad and untimely death which has cast a deep gloom over a large circle of his friends, relatives and acquaintances.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-36993267978266751422024-03-03T09:32:00.001-05:002024-03-03T09:32:29.329-05:00Vital Records, Chenango County, December 1877<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">BOSWORTH - FINCH: At the residence of the bride's parents, in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26th, by Rev. A. Crocker, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Arthur W. Bosworth</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Kittie J. Finch</b><b style="font-style: italic; text-decoration-line: underline;">, </b>both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">STRATTON - TIFFANY: At the residence of the bride's parents in king Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, Dec. 26th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Albert C. Stratton</u> of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Lillie M. Tiffany</u> daughter of William R. Tiffany, Esq. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">AUSTIN - JOHNSON: At the Palmer House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. S. Scoville, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Pardon Austin</b> to <b><u>Miss Exava Johnson</u></b><u>,</u> both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HOVEY - GIFFORD: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. W.R Baldwin, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Fred Hovey</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Carrie O. Gifford</u>, all of Oxford.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">PER LEE - HOWE: In Maltoryville Tompkins Co. [NY] Dec. 13th, by Rev. E.R. Wade, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Fred J. Per Lee</u> of McLean [Tompkins Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Edith A. Howe</u>, of Dryden [Tompkins Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">LOUNSBURY - MOULTER: In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. Dr. R.N. Parke, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. W.B. Lounsbury</b> of New York to <b><u>Miss Kate N. Moulter</u></b><b>,</b> daughter of the late M. Moulter, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;">______________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">COMSTOCK - DANIELS: At the Baptist Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, Dec. 19th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Charles E. Comstock</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Julia L. Daniels</u>, daughter of A.M. Daniels, Esq., all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">NAGEL - COVILLE: At the Baptist church to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, Dec. 19th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. George W. Nagel</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Emma W. Coville</u>, all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A double wedding in Church is quite a rare event, and the announcement drew out a large assemblage at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening of last week on which occasion the marriage of <b><u>Mr. Charles E Comstock</u></b> to <b><u>Miss Julia L Daniels,</u></b> daughter of Asa M. Daniels, Esq. and <b><u>Mr. George W. Nagel</u></b> to <b><u>Miss Emma W. Coville</u></b> was celebrated. A beautiful double arch was erected in front of the altar from which hung an elegant and ponderous marriage bell. The altar was trimmed with flowers and in front of the organ was a harp constructed of everlastings. The ceremony took place at eight o'clock and was performed by Rev. Mr. Haynes, pastor of the Church, assisted by Rev. S. Scoville. As the party stood before the altar with a flood of light streaming upon the rich dresses of the brides and the kindly smiles of the whole audience beaming upon them, a picture was presented that will never be forgotten. The reverend gentlemen performed the ceremony promptly and effectively and but few moments passed before the whole picture melted away like a dissolving view - the bridal party returning by carriages to the residence of Mr. Daniels, where refreshments were served and congratulations of friends tendered. We are informed that the bridal presents were numerous and elegant and that the occasion was one of joy and pleasure. The principals to this pleasant affair are from among our most respected young people, and in their journey together down the river of life they have the best wishes of hosts of friends. May they live long and prosper.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DALTON - PORTER: At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday evening Dec. 22d, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. M. L. Dalton</u> of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Bell Porter</u>, daughter of William D. Porter.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A pleasant party assembled at the residence of William D. Porter in this village, on Saturday evening, to participate in the marriage ceremony of their daughter, <b><u>Miss Bell Porter</u></b> to <b><u>Mr. M.L. Dalton</u></b>. Rev. Mr. Scoville officiated in his usual happy manner, discharging the responsible clerical duty of binding together "two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one." A number of fine bridal gifts were presented by their friends and the congratulations were most hearty. We wish the young couple much joy in their new relation, and that their journey in life may be pleasant and prosperous to the end.</p><p style="text-align: center;">______________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DENNISON - HOLCOMB: At the residence of I.H. Follett in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. D. Spencer Dennison</u> of Albany [Albany Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ella M. Holcomb</u> of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The following pleasant notice of a wedding which took place in this village on Thursday last, we clip from the Albany <i>Argus</i> of Saturday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Mr. D. Spencer Dennison</u></b>, manager of the Albany branch of the publishing house of Johnson & Miles, was united in marriage with <b><u>Miss Ella May Holcomb,</u></b> of Norwich, Chenango County, on Thursday. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride by Rev. Mr. Loveridge. Mr. Dennison is one of our energetic and highly respected young businessmen and has certainly drawn a prize in the hymeneal lottery, for the bride is an estimable young lady of many endearing qualities and in every respect worthy of the gentleman with whose fortunes her own are linked. The presents were numerous and costly and were accompanied, it is needless to say, with the best wishes for the prosperity of the worthy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Dennison will take up their residence in Albany.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">GROSS: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st after a long and painful illness, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Alphonso Gross</u>, aged 62 years. Alphonso Gross, for many years a resident of this town, died at his residence on Plymouth Street, on Saturday morning last, after months of terrible suffering from cancer in the face, aged sixty-two years. he was an upright, industrious citizen, unassuming in manner and respected by all. His funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Crydenwise officiating.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">RAFFERTY: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Bernard D. Rafferty</u>, aged 21 years. D.B. Rafferty aged 21 years, after a long and lingering sickness, passed from earth Monday at 3:15 A.M. He suffered much but died resigned to the will of his Maker. As an excellent workman and a kind-hearted young man, he will not soon be forgotten. His funeral will occur tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 A.M.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">RAPELYE: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Peter Rapelye</u>, aged 66 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">LAMB: In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 13th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Ann Lamb</u>, aged 73 years, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">McCULLOR: In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], Dec. 18th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Harvey McCullor</u>, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HUBBARD: "Father" <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Hubbard</u> who died at Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] on the 15th, aged 79 years was one of the old residents of that place, having lived in that town nearly all his life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MOORE: <u style="font-weight: bold;">Anson Moore</u> and old and respected citizen of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] was instantly killed on the 11th inst. by the falling of a tree, at Edson Corners. O. Rathbone, who was assisting him, was also quite seriously injured.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MOORE: In Columbus, dec. 24th, of scarlet fever, Elizabeth, daughter of Alonzo Moore, aged 5 years. Since our notice of the death of the mother, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Ella Moore</u> last week, two of the children have been taken away by the same disease, scarlet fever. Only one child remains.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">HART: A little <u style="font-weight: bold;">daughter of Charles Hart</u> living near Southwick's mill in Homer [Cortland Co. NY], was fatally burned a few days since. Her mother had left her with two other children, while she stepped into a neighbor's house for a moment. The older one played with some loose paper, lighted it at the stove and set the child's dress on fire. She died in thirty-six hours.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SPURR: We learn that the late <u style="font-weight: bold;">Angel C Spurr</u>, of whose death we made mention last week, was a former resident of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and brother of F.J. Spurr, of that town. A number of years ago he left for Kansas, where he has since been engaged in farming. It seems that a creek or stream ran through his farm, over which he was accustomed to ford, and the water being high, the team got off from the usual course and were swept into deep water, and he was drowned. The two men that were with him made out to get to shore. They say that they saw him come to the surface once and cry for help, and then all was over. The remains were brought to Columbus for burial and a large concourse of friends followed him to the grave on Monday last. <i>New Berlin Gazette</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">_______________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">KANE: In Hartford, Conn., Dec. 20th, by drowning, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Denison [Kane]</u> son of James H. and Lucy M. Kane aged 5 years and 5 months, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A sad drowning accident occurred in Hartford Conn., on the 20th instant, which will make many hearts in this vicinity sad. Johnny, the little five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Kane, formerly of this town, came to his death on that day by falling into a well. He was a bright little fellow, and his shocking death is a terrible blow to his fond parents and friends. Deceased was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Clark, of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;">__________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CANNON: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Benjamin Cannon</u>, Esq., aged 59 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Many hearts were made sad on Wednesday last when it was known that <u style="font-weight: bold;">Benjamin Cannon</u> had died. Mr. Cannon was born in Cannonsville, Delaware County [NY] in 1818. In 1835 he became a student of Oxford Academy, graduated from Union College in 1840, completed his law studies in the office of the late Henry Van DerLyn, in this village [Oxford], was admitted to the bar in 1843, commenced here the practice of the law and remained until 1850 in the meantime having been appointed Examiner in Chancery and thereafter removed to his native town. He was elected Clerk of Delaware County in 1853 and once re-elected, and returned in 1860 to Cannonsville, where he remained until about five years since, when having purchased the homestead of the late Ira Willcox, on Fort Hill, he removed to this village. <i>Times</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>_______________________________</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">WARDWELL: In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Myron Wardwell</b> aged 48 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Myron Wardwell</u>, son of the late Benjamin Wardwell, died last Saturday night about 11 o'clock, from injuries received by the fall of a limb, while engaged in cutting logs for Erasamus Brown, Esq., on the farm owned by Emery Barnes. Mr. Brown and his son, Lu, and another hired man, were with Wardwell at the time of the accident. It seems they had cut a maple tree, and while the tree was falling, some of the party saw a limb falling directly over Wardwell's head and called loudly to him to get out of the way of its descent, but for some unknown cause he gave no heed to the call. The limb struck him upon the right portion of the head, thence, glancing off, striking his shoulder and crushing him to the earth. he was taken to the residence of Mr. Brown, where he received the care of kind friends, and medical treatment, but of no avail. He having no relatives hereabouts, the neighbors have given him proper care and attention through his troubles and death. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church, at North Pharsalia, at 12 o'clock today. He was the only mourner at his father's funeral, and now there is no relative here to bear a part in the funeral obsequies today. He was forty-eight years of age. He leaves no family relatives except a younger brother, who resides in Oregon.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-10100645353077475742024-03-02T10:23:00.001-05:002024-03-02T10:23:40.872-05:00Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, NY<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Cherry Valley Gazette</i>, Cherry Valley, NY, February 28, 1855</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. Wm. White of Burlington, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. James B. Hume</u> of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Agnes S. Bell</u> of this town.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], on Tuesday, Feb. 20, by the Rev. W.T. Doubleday, of Gilbertsville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. E.G. Crafts</u> of Newark Valley [Tioga Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Susan P. Doubleday</u>, daughter of Dr. A. Doubleday, of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. S.H. Battin, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hon. Geo. Greene</u> of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Francis R. [Graves]</u>, daughter of Calvin Graves, Esq., of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the same place, on the 21st, by Rev. C.W. Tomlinson, at Wm. Wilson's, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Wm. W. Brainard</u> of Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Mary Ella Pardee</u>, granddaughter of Capt. Wm. Wilson of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Amos, Montgomery Co. [NY] on the 15th inst., by Rev. David L. Pendell, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Constantine B. Jansen</u> of Buel [Montgomery Co. NY], to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Harriet G. Hodge</u> of the former place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At New York, on the 12th inst., by Rev. A.E. Campbell, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Wm. H. Ely</u> of Clarksville [Albany Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ellen [Caryl]</u> daughter of Leonard Caryl, Esq. of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. M.L. Kern, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Thomas Lumley</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Harriet Coonrod</u>, all of this town.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1`7th inst., <u style="font-weight: bold;">David Marvin</u>, Esq., in the 84th year of his age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. <u style="font-weight: bold;">Henry S. Wood</u> in the 25th year of his age.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Otsego Democrat</i>, Cooperstown, NY, April 10, 1847</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Toledo, Ohio, on the 14th ult., <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mary Ann Card [Potter]</u>, wife of the Hon. Emery D. Potter in the 24th year of her age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Also, on the 13, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Paul [Potter}</u>, youngest son of the same.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, December 26, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">ARMSTRONG - PIERCE: At the home of the bride in South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Frank W. Armstrong</u> of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Lucinda H. Pierce</u> of South Otselic.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MARSH - BURT: At the Sullivan House, in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15th, 1877, by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Andrew J. Marsh</u> of Apalachin, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Minnie S. Burt</u> of Kirkwood, N.Y. [Broome Co.].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BIDWELL - TEED: At the home of the bridegroom in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 18, 1877, by the Rev. D. Van Fradenburg, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Simeon Bidwell</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Laura l. Teed</u>, both of Sidney.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BOWEN - SHELTON: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th(?), by Rev. Colgrove, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Laura Bowen</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Andrew Shelton</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DALTON - PORTER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22, at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. S. Scoville, <b><u>M.L. Dalton</u></b> of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Bell Porter</u> of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ROBERTS - EGGLESTON: Dec. 22, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Isaac Roberts</u> of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Julia Eggleston</u> of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;">___________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">RYAN - DOYLE: At St. Patrick's Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on monday Afternoon, December 24th, by Rev. Father Harrigan <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Denis Ryan</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Sarah Doyle</u>, all of Norwich. [<i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, Dec. 27, 1877]</p><p style="text-align: justify;">FOGARTY - DOYLE: At St. Patrick's Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday afternoon, Dec. 24th, by Rev. Father Harrigan, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Patrick Fogarty</b> to <b><u>Miss Anna Doyle</u></b>, all of Norwich [<i>Chenango Union,</i> Norwich, NY, Dec. 27, 1877]</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Double Wedding</u>: Another very pleasant wedding occurred at the Catholic Church on Monday afternoon last at 4:30. The parties being <u style="font-weight: bold;">Denis Ryan</u>, the genial and popular caterer at the Lackawanna Depot in this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Sarah Doyle</u>, and <b><u>Patrick Fogorty</u></b><u style="font-weight: bold;">,</u> an employee of the midland, and <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Anna Doyle.</b> The Church was beautifully and tastily decorated with evergreens, arranged in unique and appropriate design. The ceremony of the Catholic Church was performed by Rev. Father Harrington, with well-chosen words of admonition and advice. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the party were driven to the station, where they took the 6:30 train for Utica and New York City, where they are to spend a few days. The brides were tastily attired in traveling costumes and deported themselves during the ceremony with dignity and ease. The church was densely crowded to witness the ceremony and large numbers of their friends congregated at the deport to congratulate the happy couple and to wish them a pleasant and happy wedding tour as they departed.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">LOOP: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 10th, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Jemima Loop</u>, aged 89 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MATHEWSON: At East Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 21st of diphtheria, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Eugene H. Mathewson</u> son of Philip and Mary Mathewson aged 11 years 6 months and 13 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BOWEN: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23, a <b><u>child of Charles Bowen</u></b> of scarlet fever, aged bout one year.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MOORE: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24 of scarlet fever, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth [Moore]</u> daughter of Alonzo Moore, aged five years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">TOBEY: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Hattie A. Tobey</u> aged 23 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">KANE: Drowned in Hartford, Conn. Dec. 26th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John Dennison</u> son of James H. and Lucy M. Kane, aged 5 years and 5 months, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-18586582758647100022024-03-01T08:47:00.000-05:002024-03-01T08:47:24.497-05:00Vital Records, Otsego County, NY<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Freeman's Journal</i>, Cooperstown, NY, December 27, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's father, Washington, D.C., Dec. 24th, 1877, by Rev. Jesse Shreeve, <u style="font-weight: bold;">John R. Coffin</u> formerly of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hattie E. Carpenter</u>, daughter of Sam'l Carpenter of Washington, D.C.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's father, in Westville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 18th, 1877, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, <u style="font-weight: bold;">William R. Saxton</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Frances M. Nellis</u> both of Westville.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's mother in South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY], Dec. 18th, 1877, by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Charles H. Roof</u> of Minden [Montgomery Co. NY], and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Libbie F. Casler</u> of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's parents in Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Dec. 24th, 1877, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, <u style="font-weight: bold;">William H. Van Deusen</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Ida Belle Thorn</u> both of Maryland.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], December 17th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Theodore V. Stone</u> aged 22 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 21st, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Riley Miller</u> aged 71 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 18th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Mary L. [Pierce]</u>, wife of Henry L. Pierce and daughter of Abel Sill, aged 27 years. A husband and two small children sustain a severe loss in her death. She was a lovely Christian and died in the faith of the gospel.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>News Item</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Editor <i>Journal</i>: I am permitted to give you a few extracts from the letter of a private soldier, an Otsego County boy from Toddsville, who enlisted at Albany a year ago last August and who is a member of Company C, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, stationed in Montana:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Big Horn Barracks, Nov. 29, 1877: Dear Brother: This is the first opportunity that I have had to write you since leaving "Camp Stanbough." I am enjoying the best of health and like soldiering in the far-off territories first rate. We left "Camp Stanbough" Sept. 5, and after many days of weary marching arrived at our destination at the mouth of the "Little Big Horn River," where we expect to remain some time. There are eight Companies of troops here and Col. Buell is in command. I have been "Orderly" for him since we have been here. The weather has been very fine until within a few days' past, since which it has been very cold. We have been busily engaged since our arrival in building a new post, the soldiers working early and late in order to get it done before winter sets in. We moved into our new quarters the 25th; before that we lived in tents. The Post will probably be called "Fort Custer," as the scene of the terrible fight in which he lost his life is but fifteen miles from here. I visited the battleground about two weeks ago. It presented a fearful sight, the bones of the brave dead were scattered in all directions. I saw the bones of a man's leg still in the pants, also arm bones in the shirt sleeves and skulls with bullet holes through them. Reno's battlefield is close by. I visited both the same bay. A. Butler.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Morris Chronicle,</i> Morris, NY, July 14, 1869</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], June 19 of congestion of the brain, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Ina M. [Straight]</u> youngest daughter of Austin and Olive Straight, aged four years, three months, and thirteen days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In a better home all bright and fair; / Is the spirit that used that form to wear; / We can trust our Ida in angels care, / By and by we'll meet her there.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Morris Chronicle, </i>Morris, NY, December 26, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The name of <u><b>Mrs. John Hurlbutt</b> </u>whose death was recorded in the <i>Chronicle</i> last week was <u style="font-weight: bold;">Caroline</u>, not Corative.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Oneonta Herald</i>, Oneonta, NY, May 4, 1853</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 28th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Francis Chrispell</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Celestia Brewer</u> of Oneonta.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Death</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">A child of Mr. John McCarty</u> who resides on Second St., between Oneida and Mohawk Sts., about two years of age, came to a dreadful death on Thursday. It was playing about in the yard, and for some time escaped the observation of its mother. At length she noticed its absence and commenced a search. After a considerable time spent in fruitless inquiry, she became much alarmed, and finally on looking into the privy vault discovered the lifeless corpse of her infant boy at the bottom. The feelings of the mother can better be imagined than described. She became almost frantic and was inconsolable. After considerable exertion, the neighbors recovered the body. It is supposed that the little fellow in looking down lost his balance and fell. Oswego <i>Palladium</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Oneonta Herald & Democrat</i>, Oneonta, NY, December 28, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Albany [Albany Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by Rev. Wm. Wyatt, <u style="font-weight: bold;">S.L. Wade</u> and <b><u>Mary G. Bronk</u> </b>both of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 19th, by Rev. F.J. Parry, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Florell Stillwell</u> of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Martha E. Reynolds</u> of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. T.A Stevens, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Delos C. Briggs</u> of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Sarah H. Soden</u> of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 21, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Harriet DeForest</u> aged 78 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 29, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Clark A. Wood</u>, aged 23 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], December 21, of consumption, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Martha Barnes</u>, wife of Wm. H. Barnes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Richard B. Morris</u> of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] died at his home at the Centre, Wednesday morning of this week. He was born at the "old homestead" on a farm nearby in 1810 and lived there until about 1870. Less than two years ago, he contracted bronchial difficulties, which resulted in affected lungs and death. Mr. Morris was one of the most prominent and respected men in his town, a devoted Christian, and for many years has been "one of the pillars" of the Baptist Church, of which he was a member. He leaves a wife in good health; three sons, William B. and Albert of this place and Charles, who lives at home. Funeral today at one o'clock.</p><p style="text-align: center;">____________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Oneonta, Otsego County, N.Y., December 13, 1877, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Grace Lee [Pratt]</u> only child of G.L. and A.J. Pratt, aged 6 years, 4 months and 3 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The fond hopes that were centered in this sweet object of earthly affection are suddenly destroyed, and the hearts about which she has by her winning ways and precious love entwined herself are wrung with anguish. When disease fastened upon the frail body, loving parents and friends watched over her with deep anxiety, feeling that they could not part with one whose presence ever brought sunshine to their hearts and home, but God's ways are not our ways and while passing under the rod, they are trying to bow in submission to His will.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To the mother whose constant companion she was, the blow comes with stunning might. Little Gracie has many times said, "I love papa and mama, but I love God best" and other remarks that were unusual for a child of her age. She loved to sing "Safe in the arms of Jesus" and we believe she is in the care of the loving shepherd who sometimes takes the lambs that those left behind may follow more closely in his footsteps.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kind friends almost covered her remains with flowers she loved so well in life, and she was beautiful even in death. When gently lowered to her last resting place, six little playmates cast their bouquets upon the form of her they so dearly loved and whose memory will ever be precious to all who knew her.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The bereaved family tender their heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who have given them their sympathy and assistance in this sad hour of affliction.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-6469680972960956762024-02-29T08:13:00.004-05:002024-02-29T08:13:34.877-05:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877 (continued)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Oxford Times</i>, Oxford, NY, December 12, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">McNEIL - WHITE: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Frederick B. McNeil</u> to Mrs.<u style="font-weight: bold;"> Susan White</u>, all of Oxford.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Oxford Times</i>, Oxford, NY, December 19, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b> Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">ALLEN: In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. John S. Allen</u>, aged 58 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Guilford, Chenango Co. NY: I notice in the Guilford items of your paper of Nov. 28th, the death of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Asaph Phillips</u>, aged 86 years, and that he had lived on the same farm for 82 years. I would like to have this corrected. His age was 82 years, 4 months and 11 days. He moved to this town when 3 years of age and lived on the same farm since Dec. 1st, 1819.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango American,</i> Greene, NY, December 20, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of Ethan C. Race, Esq. in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th by Rev. J.H. Sage, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. David McMoran</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Myra C. Shoales</u>, both of Greene.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the Congregational Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Tuesday evening, Dec. 11th, by Rev. A. B. Dilley, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. George Bly</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Victoria [Harrington]</u> daughter of Benjamin Harrington, Esq., all of this town.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of F. Edwards in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. Mr. Moore, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. Duane B. Heady</b> of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Eva L. Edwards</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the residence of the bride's father, A. Hemenway, Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. G. R. Foster, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Esther Hemenway</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. B. Heely</u>, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. Wm. H. Sawtelle of Nineveh, <u style="font-weight: bold;">C. Eugene [Smith]</u> only son of R. M. Smith, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Ella M. [Wedge] </b>daughter of Uri Wedge, of Afton.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sherburne News,</i> Sherburne, NY, December 22, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We learn that our typographical friend, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Charlie E. Comstock</u> led to the altar on Wednesday evening, the accomplished <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Julia L. Daniels</u>. We regret that we could not witness the event, but it is described as most brilliant and Charlie's bearing under the circumstances as dignified and honorable to the "craft." We extend our heartiest congratulations.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Birth</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">East Hill, Chenango Co. NY: The sad news of the death of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Myrtle Lowe</u> of Cory, Pa., was received Wednesday. Her funeral takes place Friday. She formerly resided in this place and many friends and relatives mourn the death of this young friend who was not quite 21 years of age. "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bainbridge Republican</i>, Bainbridge, NY, December 20, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Birth</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY: J.L. Manvill's wife gave birth to a pair of twin boys on Tuesday night Dec. 11th. All doing well. John was away from home at the time.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-70833591291495882812024-02-28T08:59:00.005-05:002024-02-28T08:59:39.309-05:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877 (continued)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, December 19, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MOORE: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, of Scarlet Fever, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Luella [Moore]</u> wife of Alonzo Moore, aged 29 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rhode Island (White Store), Chenango Co. NY: In looking among the old tombstones which mark the resting places of the early departed settlers in our pleasant valley cemetery, I find <u style="font-weight: bold;">Samuel Money's</u> tombstone, engraved on common quarry stone and reads thus: Mr. Samual Money, died March 14th, 1816, aged 35 years, 11 months and 14 days. He was killed by the fall of a tree.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Angel C. Spurr</u> a former resident of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], was accidently drowned near his residence in Kansas. The remains arrived at Columbus, Saturday, and the funeral services were conducted on Sunday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">W.D. Potter</u>, a highly respected citizen of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], died on the morning of the 13th inst. A correspondent of the Utica <i>Herald</i> says: "Mr. Potter had been confined to his house for several weeks and though his decease was not unexpected, the loss is felt none the less by the community. the deceased was born in Canada, passed his youth in the town of Cleveland, Oswego County [NY] and resided in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] previous to his removal to Waterville in 1872. He was an esteemed member of the Presbyterian Church, also of the Masonic fraternity and his funeral was attended by Sanger Lodge on Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, at the Presbyterian Church. Naturally of a retiring disposition, yet earnest in every good work of Church, lodge or village interest, he endeared himself to a large circle of friends. His example of integrity in all business relations, and of conscientious discharge of duty will linger long in the community. He leaves a wife and eight children and was fifty-eight years of age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The funeral of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hon. John Shattuck</u>, whose death was announced in the last issue of the <i>Telegraph</i>, was attended on Sunday last from his late residence. A large number of his acquaintances and friends from this and other towns were present at the services at the house, which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ballou, of Utica, who preached an eloquent and effective discourse, which was listened to by the large concourse of people with deep attention. The services at the house completed, the remains were taken to Norwich Cemetery for interment. The long procession, numbering upwards of two hundred carriages, presented an imposing sight. Arriving near the Cemetery grounds the remains were taken in charge by Norwich Lodge, no. 302, F.&A.M., of which body the deceased had long been a member and deposited in their final resting place according to the ritual of the order. The ceremony was impressively performed by Past Master Mallory and Chaplain Loveridge and the tribute of respect peculiar to the order were deeply expressive of the high regard in which the deceased was held by all. Mr. S. was a member of the Oxford Lodge of Odd Fellows and at his request the members of that order from this village united in the funeral ceremonies. As each member of the Secret Lodges passed by the open tomb, depositing his evergreen spring, the immense assemblage seemed to unite in the homage done to departed worth, and to join as with one accord in the exclamation, "Alas my brother." The ritualistic ceremony ended, Rev. Mr. Ballou made a few concluding remarks, in the course of which he aptly seized upon the incident of the sunlight breaking through the cloud, as typical of the rising of the good in the great day when the Master shall come to claim his own. The attendance at the funeral was exceedingly large and embraced Masons, Odd Fellows, and citizens generally from all the surrounding towns, and when the services were concluded all returned to their homes with a feeling of sadness, in the loss of one who has so well and so faithfully borne his part in the struggle of life.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph</i>, Norwich, NY, December 22, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">COMSTOCK - DANIELS: At the Baptist Church, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening December 19th, 1877, by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Charles E. Comstock</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Julia L. Daniels</u>, daughter of A.M. Daniels, Esq. all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">NAGEL - COVILLE: At the Baptist Church, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening, December 19th, 1877, by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">George W. Nagel</u> and <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Emma W. Coville</u>. Both of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>A Double Wedding</u>: The double wedding which has been a subject of gossip for some time past, occurred at the Baptist Church in this village, on Wednesday evening last. The parties to this pleasant episode were Charles E Comstock, one of the oldest and most esteemed compositors of the <i>Telegraph</i> office and Miss Julia L. Daniels, the amiable and accomplished daughter of Asa M. Daniels and Geo. W. Nagle and Miss Emma W. Coville, a niece of Mr. Daniels. The Church was most beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion with festooned evergreens, and an elaborately arranged arch near the altar from which was suspended an artistically constructed marriage bell composed of smilax and myrtle. Numerous friends of the parties had received invitations, carriages were sent for the invited guests and long before the hour announced for the ceremony, every seat in the Church was full and the aisles, gallery and entrances were densely packed, and many went away unable to obtain admission. At eight o'clock the wedding party entered, preceded by J.B Cook and W. Olin Sternberg, of the <i>Telegraph</i>, office and followed by E. Greenman and E.L. Nash of the Alert Hose Co., as ushers, the organ playing a wedding march. The brides were beautifully and richly attired in suits alike, the dresses being of a bronze color and the material a heavy silk, cut <i>en train</i>, and trimmed with rich velvet to match. The brief and impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Haynes assisted by Rev. Mr. Scoville and at its conclusion the party passed from the Chruch, amid the murmured wishes of future happiness in their new relations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After the ceremony at the Church, an informal reception was given at the house, of Mr. Daniels, where a large number of friends assembled to offer their congratulations to the happy couples.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A pleasant incident of the occasion was the fact that Mrs. L.L. Comstock, the mother of Charlie Comstock, was not only celebrating the nuptials of her youngest son, but the anniversary of her 71st birthday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The presents were numerous and costly and strong proofs of the popular esteem in which the parties are held by their many friends, all of whom unite in wishing them favoring tide, propitious winds and a prosperous and pleasant voyage as they sail down the great sea of life.</p><p style="text-align: center;">__________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">DENNISON - HOLCOMB: At the residence of I.H. Follett on Cortland St. on Thursday, December 20th, 1877, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, <u style="font-weight: bold;">D. Spencer Dennison</u> of Albany [Albany Co. NY], to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Ella M. Holcomb</u> of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A very pleasant party occurred at the residence of Isaac H. Follett on Cortland Street on Thursday afternoon last, the occasion being the marriage of D. Spencer Dennison of Albany, N.Y. to Miss Ella M. Holcomb, a sister of Mr. Follett's wife. There were nearly fifty invited guests in attendance, a large number of presents bestowed and a season of rare enjoyment prevailed. At 6:30 the happy couple took the train for Albany, the home of the groom.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">MATHEWSON: At East Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 16th of diptheria, sick only four days, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Viola M. [Mathewson]</u>, only daughter of Phillip and Mary Mathewson, aged 2 years 1 month and 10 days.</p><p style="text-align: center;">____________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CANNON: Died at Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Benjmain Cannon</u>, Esq., aged 59 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Born at Cannonsville, Delaware County, [NY], June 11, 1818. Mr. Cannon first left home to spend a few months at school in Homer and Great Bend. He entered Oxford Academy in 1835, at the age of 17, where he studied two years, then joined the Sophomore class of Union College, graduating in 1840. After finishing his college course, he spent about a year in the law office of Judge Amasa J. Parker, at Delhi [Delaware Co. NY]. He continued his studies for two years with Henry VanDerLyn, Esq., of Oxford, and was admitted to the bar in New York City in the year 1843. During the next year occurred his marriage with Miss Anna M. Daughter of Mr. Epaphras Miller of Oxford, a union since fully justified by many long years of almost uninterrupted happiness. Remaining at Oxford in the practice of his profession until 1850, during which time he was appointed Examiner in Chancery. He removed to Cannonsville, where he resided until elected County Clerk of Delaware County in 1853, being re-elected in 1856. Returning to Cannonsville in 1859, he passed the intervening years until 1873 with his family at "Chestnut Point," a delightful home on the banks of the Delaware and encompassed with every evidence, which a taste for whatever is desirable in art and nature could add to the unusually attractive surroundings. There he spent his leisure during the intervals of legal duties, in the cultivation of intellectual pursuits, "Trimming the flowers of literature with the dry mosses of the law." In the spring of 1873, Mr. Cannon again and finally left Cannonsville for Oxford, where he has since lived, having purchased the residence formerly occupied by the late Ira Willcox. After an illness of a little more than two weeks, "he breathed out his life gently as an infant sinking to rest," and his quiet and peaceful death was a fit ending for a pure and beautiful life. He was a true Christian, an example of rare worth and excellence of character from childhood to age, and his family, the church and society are called upon to part with a friend, they can illy afford to spare. Singularly delicate sensibilities, a refined literary taste and a peculiar enjoyment in the study of architecture were prominent features in his character, while his general manners and generous sympathy combined with the highest integrity endeared him to a large circle of friends. He was for many years an active and influential member of the Presbyterian Church, was found in his place at the Sabbath School and Prayer meeting, whenever health permitted. Three surviving children with the bereaved widow unite in mingling with their grief for his death. Sincere thanksgivings for the precious memories that come to them from such a father and husband.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In our last issue, an announcement of the death of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Chas. L. Baker</u> appeared in our North Norwich locals, but the high standing of the deceased calls for more than a passing notice. He was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], but lived for a large portion of his life at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], where he won hosts of friends by his genial, obliging and courteous disposition. For nearly a year past he has been the proprietor of the Carpenter House, at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and where he had already called around him a large circle of friends. His funeral took place on Tuesday last, from the Baptist Church. He was buried under the rites of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was an honored member, Past Grand Willcox, of the Smyrna Lodge, reading the impressive burial ceremony. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. </p><p style="text-align: center;">____________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The largest funeral gathering witnessed in this town for many years, was the funeral of Charlie Baker, whose death was announced in the last issue of the <i>Telegraph</i>. The services were held at the Union Church, which was incapable of seating the number, and many were obliged to go away disappointed. The concourse of friends and relatives embraced Odd Fellows from Norwich and other towns, who took charge of the remains at the cemetery and buried them according to the ritual of the order.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905425627648225119.post-74847044361268439082024-02-27T10:14:00.002-05:002024-02-27T10:14:57.356-05:00Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877 (continued)<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Chenango Union</i>, Norwich, NY, December 20, 1877</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Marriages</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">SNOW - JOHNSON: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Nelson L. Snow</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Hattie A. Johnson</b>, all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ARMES - HYATT: At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 18th, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Edward P. Armes</u> of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Georgie T Hyatt</b> of East Guilford.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SHELTON - BOWEN: In Guilford {Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 13th, by Rev. Mr. Colgrove, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Andrew Shelton</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Miss Laura Bowen</b>, all of Guilford.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">JANES - CHASE: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Wight M. Janes</u> to <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mrs. Ursula Chase</b>, both o North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ATWELL - KING: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Mr. George B. Atwell</b> to <u><b>Miss Effie King</b></u><b>,</b> all of Smyrna.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">FINCH - WEEKS: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Jerome Finch</u> of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss L. Weeks</u> of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].</p><p style="text-align: justify;">GRANT - HUNTLEY: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. William Huntley, <b><u>Mr. Charles Grant</u></b> of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Rose E. Huntley</u> of Cincinnatus.</p><p style="text-align: center;">__________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SCOTT - NEWTON: At the Congregational Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday evening, December 18th, 1877, by Rev. S. Scoville, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Hugh H. Scott</u> to <u style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Loey B. Newton</u>, daughter of Isaac S. Newton, Esq., all of Norwich.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Congregational Church was the scene of a brilliant wedding on Tuesday evening, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. Hugh H. Scott to Miss Loey B., the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Isaac S. Newton, Esq. The church was elegantly festooned with evergreens and in front of the altar was an evergreen arch, from the center of which was suspended an appropriate marriage bell. The spacious edifice was filled to overflowing with eager and smiling faces, while the grand notes of the organ pealed forth in joyous music appropriate for the occasion. A few minutes after six o'clock the bridal party marched down the aisle and took their positions in front of the altar, immediately under the arch and bell. Here the marriage ceremony was quickly and solemnly performed by Rev. Mr. Scoville, after which the happy couple returned to their carriage and the audience dispersed. The bride was elegantly attired in full dress of light silk and deported herself with modest dignity befitting the occasion. As the youthful pair stood before the altar to unite their destinies through life the prayers of hundreds of friends in the audience united with the benediction of the clergyman in wishing for them a life of happiness and prosperity.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After the ceremony, the bridal party repaired to the residence of Mr. Newton, where refreshments were served to invited guests, and an hour spent in congratulations. The presents were elegant and numerous and testify to the high estimation in which the bride was held by all her immediate relatives and friends. At half past seven o'clock tender farewells were spoken, and the happy couple took the train for the South, enroute for the Western part of the State. The best wishes of the many friends of both will follow them through life.</p><p style="text-align: center;">________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Crystal Wedding: Monday evening, the 17th inst., being the Fifteenth Anniversary of the wedding of <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winsor</u> of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] found them a good deal surprised, when, without notice their home was invaded by some seventy-five of their relatives, neighbors and friends, their hands loaded with supplies and their hearts with blessings taking possession of every nook ad corner of the house. After some hours spent as only hours can be spent on a like occasion, they gathered around a board abundantly spread, to which ample justice was done, and listened to a happy and effective speech from Rev. Mr. Parsons, and a response from Sylvanus Shumway, joined in a prayer thanking the Supreme Giver for the blessings of the past, and invoking benedictions on the future. Leaving nearly $100 in presents and an abundance of wishes that the married lives of their host and hostess might be crowned with happiness in the future as in the past, they left at a very late hour, fully persuaded that they had had the nearest view of Eden ever obtained on a December night, from Chenango County.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Deaths</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">WILLCOX: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Lucy [Willcox]</u> wife of the late Archibald Willcox, aged 83 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SMITH: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 22d, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Betsey Smith</u>, relict of Beebe Smith, aged 86 years, 9 months and 13 days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">She was a faithful wife, a tender an affectionate mother, a sympathizing friend, always ready to help those who were in need. She was loved by all in her life, and though gone from us to her reward, she is not forgotten.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SMITH: At St. Augustine, Florida, Dec. 6th of malarial fever, after a sickness of only five days, <b><u>Charlotte Smith</u></b> daughter of the late David Smith of North Pitcher Chenango Co. N.Y. aged about 40 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The deceased deserves more than this lonely mention, but we will briefly state that she and her sisters, Cornelia and Eliza, were, as far as we know, the first and only ladies who went from the County to the South, engaged in the philanthropic mission of instructing and educating the newly emancipated slave. She taught several terms in the colored schools near St Augustine and at Ocala, Marion County, Fla., with fine success. During the last two years she acted as matron in an asylum of aged and infirm colored females, founded by a generous hearted former slaveholder in St. Augustine and at this post she died, though she had a pleasant northern home to go to. Her gentleness, intelligence, purity of character and integrity of purpose endeared her to all and commanded regard, even in antagonistic surroundings.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_______________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">BAKER: After an illness f several weeks, <u><b>Charles L. Baker</b></u>, proprietor of the Hotel at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] breathed his last on Saturday, aged thirty-four years. Deceased was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] but had spent most of his life in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]. Last spring he leased the Carpenter House in North Norwich which he kept until his death. He was a young man much respected by all who knew him. His wife, whom he married about a year ago, and a little son and daughter by his former partner, survive him.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">His funeral took place on Tuesday, under the direction of Smyrna Lodge of Odd Fellows of which he was a worthy member. A special train from this village carried a number of brethren from Oxford and Norwich Lodges who untied with those from Smyrna and Sherburne in the last sad rites. The large assemblage present moved to the Baptist church, where Rev. Mr. White delivered a feeling discourse, after which the remains were conveyed to the cemetery, preceded by the Odd Fellows, and followed by a large number of relatives and friends, in carriages and on foot. At the grave, Past Grand Willcox of Smyrna Lodge read the impressive burial service, when the evergreens were deposited in the grave by the brethren during which ceremony the funeral ode was sung by the choir. Rev. Mr. White then pronounced the benediction and the assemblage dispersed.</p><p style="text-align: center;">__________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Thursday evening the 18th instant, his pleasant home four miles south of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] surrounded by his devoted family and friends, our respected townsman, <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Hon. John Shattuck</b> breathed his last, after an illness of ten days int he sixty-eighth year of his age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Deceased was a son of David Shattuck who came from Massachusetts in 1797 and settled upon the farm, a portion of which is now owned by John S. Shattuck. March 18th, 1810, John was born, the family at that time residing in a log house and the same year his father died, leaving his widow with a family of small children to struggle with the toil and deprivations incident to a new country. Boy and man, he devoted himself to the labors upon the farm and laid the foundation for his after life of usefulness as a model agriculturist. In 1833, Mr. Shattuck was married to Miss Mary Knapp, daughter of George Knapp and in 1838 settled upon the farm formerly occupied by her father, where he continued to reside until his death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As a dairyman, Mr. Shattuck's name was a household word throughout the country. He stood in the front rank of the producers of butter and cheese and his opinions on the management of the dairy had great weight among those engaged in that branch of industry. He was greatly interested in the success of the County Agricultural Society and has filled the position of its President. At the meetings and at the annual fairs, no man was more active, or more anxious for the good of the Society than Mr. Shattuck. From the organization of the County Farmers' Club, three years since, until the annual meeting on Tuesday of last week, he was its able President, and his heart was in the work. At that meeting a feeling note from him was read, declining a re-election on account of ill health. At the time of his death he was one of the Executive Board of the State Dairymen's Association and was announced to read a paper before the annual meeting of the Association, now in session in Syracuse, with "Dairy Farming" for his subject. Several sheets of manuscript of his unfinished address with notes and memoranda were found upon his desk when he was prostrated by his last illness. He was one of the Commissioners having charge of the dairying department, at the Centennial Exposition last year. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In politics Mr. Shattuck was a Democrat and had twice been their candidate for the position of Member of Assembly and once for the office of Sheriff, running far ahead of his ticket on every occasion. Last fall he was the candidate for Superintendent of the Poor, leading his ticket some two hundred.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last fall he made an extended trip through the Western States, accompanied by his wife, and our readers will remember the interesting letters from him, which from time to time appeared in the <i>Union</i>. It is supposed that while on that journey he contracted the germs of the disease which developed itself two weeks since - malarial fever - terminating in typhoid. he bore his sufferings with fortitude, retaining his consciousness until within an hour of his death, arranging his matters and giving directions as to the details of his funeral.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the death of Mr. Shattuck, his community sustains a great loss, which is felt by all classes alike. "A good man has gone" was the one remark heard when the sad news of his death reached our village, and this is the feeling wherever he was known. In his intercourse with the world, he was frank and courteous, genial and companionable; in his dealings, upright and honorable "his word was as good as his bond." He was a friend to the poor and unfortunate, a kind neighbor in sickness and in health. As was remarked by the pastor, in his funeral discourse "he was every inch a man."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Funeral services were held at the homestead on Sunday, and the unusually large attendance of sympathizing friends from this and adjoining towns evinced the estimation in which deceased was held by the community at large. Services were conducted by Rev. D. Ballou of Utica, long an intimate personal friend of Mr. Shattuck and family, who gave a brief sketch of his life and pronounced an appropriate eulogy, in an eloquent and impressive manner. A long line of carriages, containing relatives and friends, with a delegation from Oxford Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which deceased was a member, followed the remains to the cemetery in this village, where they were met by members of the Norwich lodge of Masons, to which he also belonged and by members of Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows. A large number of people had already assembled in the cemetery grounds, and as the mournful cortege moved to the family lot, many an eye was dimmed by the unbidden tear. In pursuance with his request, he was buried with Masonic honors, Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Chaplain of this lodge, opening the services with prayer, followed by Past Master H.D Mallory, who rendered the burial service in a clear and distinct voice and in an easy manner, Rev. D. Ballou offered the closing prayer. The singing was under the direction of A. Cary. Oxford, Smyrna, Sherburne and Norwich Lodges of Odd Fellows were represented.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Deceased leaves surviving him, his wife and one son, David Shattuck, who have the sympathies of all in their affliction. LeRoy Shattuck, Esq., of this village is the only surviving brother of deceased and is some ten years his senior.</p><p style="text-align: center;">_________________________________</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We regret to learn that our old and esteemed friend, <u style="font-weight: bold;">Carl Aug. Kohler</u>, formerly of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], died suddenly at his residence in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the morning of the 8th inst. Mr. Kohler was born in Sweden and came to this country when about twenty-one years of age. he located in Cortland in 1853 and was actively engaged in business while there. In 1864 he was mainly instrumental in establishing the Cortland <i>Democrat</i>, the party at that time being without an organ in the County - the funds for which were largely contributed by him, and for a time he edited the paper and conducted its business with marked ability, although it was to him a new occupation. In 1869 he removed to Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], and accepted a clerkship in the prison, which position he held until a change of administration took place, four or five years ago, when he removed to Syracuse. Deceased was a Democrat of the old school and an enthusiastic worker in behalf of he principles of his party, an intelligent, genial gentleman, a steadfast friend and an honest man.</p>Local History Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494824047973339608noreply@blogger.com0