Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1867, continued

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 21, 1867

Marriages

In Willet, Cortland Co. [NY] August 14th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William A. Sage of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nettie Dyer, daughter of E.J.. Dyer, Esq. of Willet.

Deaths

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], August 12th, Miss Fidelia M. Barrows, aged 33 years.

In Indianola, Texas, July 3d, Mr. John H Clayton, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 28 years and 9 months.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 17th, Mr. Owen Owens.

Acquitted:  After a thorough examination before J. Teller, Esq., Gilbert Rogers has been acquitted.  Mr. John DeForest, who was accidentally shot by said Rogers, died on Thursday last.  It seems that sufficient proof was ascertained to clearly show that Rogers was wholly unaware of the terrible deed he was perpetrating.  Unadilla Times

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, August 21, 1867

Marriages

EDWARDS - PINNEO:  In Paola, Kansas, July 30th, by Rev. W.F. Travis, John R. Edwards, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Annie Eliza Pinneo, all of Paola.

HOTCHKISS - EGBERTSON:  In Upper Lisle, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Aug. 12th, by Rev. Wm. Gates, Miletus A. Hotchkiss of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Mary E. [Egbertson], eldest daughter of John H. Egbertson, Esq., of Upper Lisle.

CHESLEY - RUSSELL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 11th, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, J.P. Chesley, of Morrison, Ill., and Mrs. Maretta Russell of Plover, Wis.

Deaths

JONES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mrs. Betsey [Jones], wife of Horace Jones, Esq., aged 54 years.

BUELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 4th, Mrs. Mary Ann [Buell], wife of J.F. Buell, and daughter of Philo and Phidelia Bassett, aged 25 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 28, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 20th, by Rev. T. Harroun, Mr. George R. Johnson, to Miss Augusta Clark, all of this place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 13th, by Rev. W. Ayrault, Mr. William R. Welch of Jordan, N.Y. to Miss S. Elizabeth Pettis, of Oxford.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] August 22d, Willie [Lamb], son of William H. Lamb, aged 4 months and 5 days.

 In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 23d, Leona May [Eaton], daughter of William and Amarintha Eaton, aged 4 months and 20 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 16th, Isadora E. [Ireland], daughter of Winfield S. and Angeline W. Ireland, aged 3 years 8 months and 4 days.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] August 24th, Edgar J. Arnold, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Arnolds, aged 17 years, 2 months and 15 days.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 13th, Eva [Harris], daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Harris, aged 13 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 9th, Mrs. Isabel Champlin, widow of John R. Champlin, aged 68 yers.

At Grass Lake, Michigan, August 11th, Mrs. Polly M. Harrington, aged 71 years, sister of James H. Smith, Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

A woman shot:  Between five and six o'clock on Sunday last, the startling rumor spread through the village that a woman serving as a domestic in the family of Edward Clark, Esq., had been accidently killed by a young German also in his employ.  The name of the woman was Alice Carrew; that of the boy, who is 18 years old, Edward Hanitzsch. Coroner Blodgett immediately summoned a jury, when the following facts were made known.  A shot gun had been kept loaded in the barn, and occasionally used by the gardener to shoot skunks.  Eight days previous this boy had fired off the gun and put it back without reloading.  Finding it in this condition, the gardener loaded it again.  The boy says he did not think the gun was loaded, and he pointed it at the girl he killed and another female domestic with her at the time, for the purpose of frightening them, and the reason he fired at Alice was because she was frightened.  The muzzle of the gun was very near her body when it went off, and the charge of shot bruised her arm and entered her side, killed her almost instantly. The jury found a verdict to the effect that "the discharge of the gun by Hanitzsch was accidental and not done with the intention of causing the girl's death but was an act of gross carelessness on his part.  Cooperstown Journal

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, August 28, 1867

Marriage

TERRY - VAN PETTEN:  In Hannibal, Oswego Co. N.Y. by the Rev. T.H. Green, Kinyon Terry of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Naoma Van Petten of the former place.

Death

YALE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, 1867, Elam Yale, aged 85 years.

CARPENTER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] August 14th, 1867, E.R. Carpenter, aged 78 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 7, 1867

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, by Rev., J.C. Ransom, Mr. Edward W. Nickerson, of Nineveh, Broome Co. [NY] to Miss Mary E. Wright, of Oxford.

In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], August 4th, by C.H. Babcock, Esq., Mr. F.P. Secoe, to Miss Harriette J. Drake, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y., August 2d, 1867, of measles and inflammation of the lungs, Willie H. [Colburn], adopted child of A.E. and M.J. Colburn, aged 1 year, 3 months and 29 days.  His presence has been as a sunbeam in our dwelling; his spirit so pure and lovely, he had gained our heart's best affections; too good for earth, the Saviour said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

"And hark, amid the sacred songs / Those heavenly voices raise, / Ten thousand thousand infant tongues / Unite in perfect, praise."

In Hammonton, N.J., July 22d, Mrs. Olive Hoyt, widow of William Hoyt, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 81 years.

At Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, July 27th, Mrs. J.F. Smith, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 76 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 14, 1867

Marriages

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], August 7th, by Rev. Thos. Harroun , Mr. Nathaniel Sibley, to Miss E.M. Roberts, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 13th, by Rev. M.L. Bennett, John L. Brown, Esq., of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie F. Brown, daughter of Paul Brown, Esq., of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 5th, by Rev. S.S. Hayward, Mr. Orrin Dilley, to Miss Betsey J. Wightman, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], August 11th, by Rev. D.D. brown, Mr. J.N. Griffin, to Miss Mary L. Levisee, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], David E.S. Bedford, Esq., in the 69th year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 18th, Miss Mary Jane Lewis, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], July 30th, Carrie A. [Stratton], daughter of Isaac J. and Margaret Stratton, aged 8 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 16th, passed from earth to the spirit land, Murray [Thornton], son of Alonzo and Nancy Thornton, aged 20 years.

Murray has gone to the land of the blest, / Where the weary are forever at rest; / Where sickness and sorrow can never come, / To mar with their presence his beautiful home.

His spirit now is clothed in white, / And he an angel, pure and bright; / He claps his hands and shouts for joy. / Our noble, much loved Murray boy.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, August 4th, Mrs. Betsey [Jones], wife of Horace Jones, Esq., aged 54 years.  The circumstances attending the death of the deceased were most sad and trying. A kind and charitable neighbor, a tender ad affectionate mother, an earnest Christian and truly estimable woman, her loss would have been deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and neighbors under any circumstances.  But the peculiarity of her death added much to the sadness of the occasion of her funeral, and to the sympathy felt for the bereaved husband and family.  She had been for some time suffering under an attack of insanity, brought on by grief over the death of a lovely and fondly beloved daughter.  She had threatened to take her own life, but the care and watchfulness of her friends had prevented her from committing any violence upon herself, until on Saturday, the 3d inst. when she managed to elude their vigilance long enough to procure and take a dose of arsenic, which proved fatal.  After it was known what she had done, every effort was made to annul the effects of the poison; but it was too late before the discovery was made, for anything to be done effectually.

At White Store [Chenango Co. NY] August 4th, 1867, Annis Ketchum, daughter of Eli and Nancy Ketchum, aged 2 years, 11 months and 23 days.

I had a little darling girl, / As fair as any flower; / she gladdened me a little while, / Then left me one dark hour! / I fain would lie down by her side-- / I'm lonely now, since Annis died!

She lay within her cot at rest, / And softly drew her breath; / One look, one gasp--Twas over then-- / She'd passed away in Death!

We laid her down beneath the grass, / Young flowers will soon grow o'er; / We'll water with our mournful tears, / We daily on them pour.

I'll often cry out, in my dreams-- / "Oh wake! my darling wake!" / I look into her little crib, / And think my heart will break!

The sun, he shines as bright as e'er, / The trees in beauty wave; / But oh! they cannot charm my heart / From one green, tiny grave!

They tell me she is happy now, / With holy babes above; / I know it all--but cannot calm / This yearning mother love.

Killed by Lightning:  A lad by the name of Coon, aged some 16 years, son of Cuyler Coon, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], was killed by lightning on Tuesday of last week.  The circumstances, as near as we can learn them, are these.  Young Coon was in the employ of Robert Stanton of that town, and with others, not far from 6 o'clock, went out to do the milking, the cows being yarded quite a distance from the house. The rain coming down heavily at that time, the party deferred milking and withdrew for shelter, Coon going, as it was supposed, to his father's, who lived not very far off. After dark, upon inquiry, it was learned that he had not been to his father's nor had he been seen by anyone.  Search was immediately made, when with no marks of violence, or the least scratch upon his person he was found dead in the field. The earth was freshly torn up near by, which takin in connection with the heavy claps of thunder, particularly noticeable during the shower, and which it was remarked, must have struck in the neighborhood, leave no doubt as to the cause of his death.

Another of our leading citizens has gone to his rest.  David E.S. Bedford, long one of our most enterprising and successful merchants, died at his residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, the 10th inst., at the age of 68.  Mr. Bedfored was born in the city of Albany, in 1799, from which place, when still a youth, he went to Wilmington, N.C. for a few years.  Returning to Albany, where he was married, he came to Norwich in 1820, making this his home during the remainder of his long and useful life.  Always actively engaged in business, he ever maintained a high character for probity and honor.  In all his affairs he was precise and scrupulous, but at the same time liberal and just.  Few men are better trained in the rules and methods of an honorable business career than he was, and fewer still are more capable of carrying on with system and exactness enterprises of magnitude.  Mr. Bedford's health had for some years been on the decline, and a year ago last spring he felt compelled to retire from all active pursuits.  No improvement followed his relinquishment of business, but on the contrary he continued to fail, and on Monday of this week all that was mortal of him was consigned by his relatives, friends and townsmen to its native dust.  Thus, passes away one who has for many years been a conspicuous member of our community--one who was endeared to his community--and who was universally respected and esteemed by the people among whom he lived and died, for his exemplary Christian character and virtues.

Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY, April 1867 continued

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 18, 1867

Marriages

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 15th inst., by Rev. R. Scott, Mr. Arthur M. Harrison, to Miss Louisa M. [Post], only daughter of Chas. Post, Esq., all of Smithville Flats.

In St. Paul's Church, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. W. Ayrault, Mr. James G. Van Warenen, and Miss Mary E. Millard.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Alden Burdick of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Mrs. Alvira J. Richards, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Robert H. Edwards, aged 49 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mary Ann [Seymour], wife of Bela Seymour, aged 58 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Cora Carter, child of Thos. W. and Melvina Carter, aged 7 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mr. Samuel S. Smith, aged 49 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. Geo. Cushman [Rider], son of George Rider, aged 6 months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Helen D. [Winsor], wife of LaFayette Winsor, aged 29 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Chas. Durrant, aged 24 years.

Oxford Times, April 24, 1867

Marriages

LEACH - SMITH:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the17th inst., by Rev. R. H. Spafford, Mr. Orange Leach and Miss Frank Smith, both of Greene.

SMITH - BURLISTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. John Smith of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary V. Burliston, of mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY],

Deaths

DODGE:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], o the 15th inst. James Herbet [Dodge], youngest son of James O. and Elizabeth Dodge, aged 8 months.

BROWN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Susan B. [Brown], wife of James Brown, aged 53 years.

RANDALL:  In Masonville Delaware Co. [NY], on the 17th inst. Thomas W. Randall, aged 87 years.

HINCKLY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. L.W. Hinckly aged 50 years.

DAVIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. John Davis, aged 72 years.

DAVIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst., Mary R. [Davis], daughter of John and Fanny Davis, aged 24 years.

VANDUSEN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Almira [VanDusen], wife of Jerry Van Dusen, aged 44 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 25, 1867

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Cyrus J. Reyolds of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Jennie E. [Gray], daughter of Mr. Alvin Gray.

In Zion Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d int. by the same, Mr. Wm. H. Close of Indianapolis, Ind. (formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]) to Miss Sarah [Stevens], daughter of Mr. Chas. A. Stevens, of this place.

In Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], on the 23d inst. by Rev. D.F. Judson, Mr. J.C. Park, to Miss Addie Reynolds, all of Addison.

Death of Rev'd Arthur Burtis, D.D.

Oxford Times, April 3, 1867

We regret the sad duty which calls us to notice the death of Rev'd Arthur Burtis, which occurred at Oxford, Ohio, on the 23d ult. of inflammation of the bowels, after a brief illness.  Doctor Burtis was formerly settled over the Presbyterian Church in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], and removed from here rather more than twenty years since. While here Doctor Burtis was held in high esteem as a profound scholar, and a Christian gentleman, with which he united varied learned and social qualities of a high order. The following sketch of the deceased from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, is a worthy tribute to the memory of one, by whose death religion and learning have lost an able champion, and which leaves a void which may not be easily filled.

Dr. Burtis was born in the city of New York, on the 25th day of October 1807.  His father, after whom he was named, was quite a prominent citizen of New York, having been one of its ten Governors during the Revolution.  By his efforts the city was placed in a state of defense against the British.  The son, the subject of this brief sketch, graduated at Union College in 1827.  Among his classmates were Joseph law, brother of George Law, Judge Campell, of Otsego Co., John J. Sisco, Preston King and the late Hon. George P. Barker of this city [Buffalo, NY].  In his room at college the well-known secret society, "Kappa Alpha" was originated, the above named classmates of his, Chancellor Walworth, and a few others, being engaged with him in its inception.  After Mr. Burtis graduated, the meetings were held in the room of Hon. Elijah Ford, of this city.  He studied law under Chancellor Kent, at Columbia College, and received his theological education at the Auburn Seminary.  He began to preach in 1834, being connected with the Presbyterian denomination.  He was first settled at Little Falls, next Binghamton, then Fort Plan, Oxford and Vernon, all in this State [NY].  From Vernon he came to this city, in 1847, and was pastor of the Frist Presbyterian Church here for two years.  He afterwards took charge successively of the South and Tabernacle Presbyterian Churches of Buffalo, and, when the latter was broken up, became Secretary of the American and Foreign Christian Union.  In this occupation, being also engaged in fitting young men for college, he continued until last September, when he accepted the Chair of professor of Greek in the university at Oxford, Ohio.  His family did not leave the city with him but were soon to join him.

The deceased was held in high estimation as a Christian, a scholar, and a citizen and his death will be deeply lamented by the large number of our citizens who knew and respected him.

Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY, April 1867

 Oxford Times, April 3, 1867

Marriage

FOX - BOLLES:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. William H. Fox, of North norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Eva Bolles of Oxford.

Deaths

HOYT:  In Coventry, on the 22d lt. Mr. Thaddeus Hoyt, aged 77 years.

MACK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult. Mr. David Mack, aged 75? years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 4, 1867

Marriages

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by Rev. J.A. Robinson, Simon H. Barnes, Esq., of Lanesboro, Pa., and Anliza Jones, of Coventry.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult., by Rev. S.S. Goodman, Mr. E.L. Merrit of Harmony, N.J., and N. Adelia Parker, daughter of Joel Parker.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Amos A. Wade and Miss Matilda Wall, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Thomas Miller, Esq., aged 49 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Mr. Erastus Newton, aged 72 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb'y 26th, Mrs. Amy Weeks, aged 92 years and 6 months.

Oxford Times, April 10, 1867

Deaths

HAYNES:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Sarah [Haynes], wife of Charles B. Haynes, aged 69 years.

WELD:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. E.S. Weld, aged 32 years, formerly assistant teacher in the Academy in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 11, 1867

Deaths

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], of consumption, on the 3d inst., Isabella W. [Fisher], aged 33 years and 22 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Sally M. [Randall] wife of Orlando M. Randall, aged 84 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Cynthia [French], wife of James French, aged 63 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mr. Wm. T. White, aged 69 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., N], on the 13th ult. Mr. Benjamin C Brown, aged 67 years.

Oxford Times, April 17, 1867

Marriages

VAN WAGENEN - MILLARD:  In St. Paul's Church, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday eve, April 9th, by the Rev. W Ayrault, Mr. James G Van Wagenen and Miss Mary E. Millard.

RANDALL - MERRIAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st, by Rev. W.B. Cochrane, John C. Randall of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Hellen M. Merrian, of Plymouth.

  Deaths

HARRINGTON:  In Jersey City, N.J., on the 3d inst. Mr. E.D.C. Harrington, aged 34 years, son of Mrs. P.W. Harrington of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  During the late rebellion, Mr. H. officiated as disbursing agent in the Provost Marshal General's office at Washington, D.C., and at the time of his death was stationed at Jersey City as an inspector for the Custom House at New York.

RANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Sally M. [Randall], wife of -?- M. Randall, aged 44 years.

WHITE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult. Mr. Wm. T. White.

BROWN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult. Mr. Benjamin C. Brown, aged 67 years.

STEERE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Esek [Steere] son of Arthur and Martha Steere.

Suspicion of Poisoning:  James Bedeau, residing two miles south of Westford village died very suddenly on the 21st ult., under very suspicious circumstances. he was in his usual health at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and died in a spasm before 8 the same evening, and the spasm was such as to indicate that strychnine had been taken into the stomach. The deceased was buried on Sunday, the 24th, but suspicions of foul play becoming so strong, Coroner Blodgett was notified on the following Tuesday, the body exhumed, a postmortem examination held, and the stomach and contents taken last Friday to Albany by the coroner to be analyzed by a chemist.  We are informed that the postmortem examination revealed no disease likely to promote death.  Cooperstown Rep.

Soldier's Letter, Civil War, November 1863

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1863

Letter from 114th New York Infantry Regiment

Vermillion River, La. Nov. 5, 1863

As I before told you, whenever anything of interest occurred you should not be wanting of information.  On Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2 P.M., General Burridge's Brigade, a portion of the 18th Army Corps, encamped at Carrion Crow Bayou, twelve miles above Vermillion, was attacked by about four thousand mounted rebels.  It was rather a surprise and Burridge's men were driven from their camp. The rebels succeeded in capturing, destroying and scattering a greater portion of the camp equipage.  Gen. Washburn reinforced Burridge and the enemy was driven back, not however until he had given us a sharp fight.

Most of the fighting was in the woods.  The 18th Corps became masters of the position. One hundred of the enemy's dead were left on the field, but he succeeded in carrying off his wounded.  Our loss was forty killed and sixty wounded. An exchange of wounded was effected on the day following. We took about one hundred prisoners; the rebels about five hundred. The 19th Corps, which was encamped on Vermillion River, was turned out under arms at 1 A.M., Wednesday, and marched rapidly to the scene of the fight, as another fight was expected at daylight today.  It arrived at Carrion Crow at 7 A.M., remained there until this morning (Nov. 5).  No hostile attitude being assumed by the enemy it returned to its late quarters on Vermillion River. The 13th Corps likewise came down to Vermillion, two miles above the river. These are the facts in the case.  View them as you will.  Lay the blame where you choose.  Gen. Wietzel informed Col. Per Lee that he thought it disgraceful to our arms, and the result of carelessness and want of caution, if not neglect of duty of those in the front. The day has been very wet and unpleasant, and the troops are very tired, but will soon forget in sleep the weary march to Carrion Crow, fully resolved that Weitzel's old Brigade could never had not been caught napping.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, July 1867 continued

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 24, 1867

Marriages

In German [Chenango Co., NY], July 14th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. David C. Griffing, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to miss Marilla Hilliard, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], June 24th by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. H.M. Bickwith, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss R. Sharp of Preston.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], July 11th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Rev. Sidney Wilber, of Arcadia, Wayne Co. [NY], to Miss Mary Louise Cowan, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Hiram Gritman, Esq., Mr. Charles Rice, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Rouse of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 25th, by Rev. L.V. Ismond, A.C. Goff, M.D., of Otisco [Onondaga Co., NY] to Miss Helen M. Slussar of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 3d, Mr. Thomas Petley, to Miss Betsy A. Hamilton, all of Bainbridge.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 20th, of consumption, Mr. William Crozier, aged 34 years.  His funeral was attended on Sunday by a large concourse of citizens, including Masons and Firemen, of which organizations he was an esteemed member.  At a Special Communication of Norwich Lodge, No. 302, F. and A.M., held at Masonic Hall, Norwich, July 21sat, 1867, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, The Supreme Grand Master of the Universe has seen fit in his infinite wisdome to remove from our temporal Lodge below, to the Grand lodge above, our friend and Brother, William Crozier: therefore, 

Resolved, That in the removal by death of our worthy Brother, this Lodge has lost one of its worthy members, and each individual member thereat a friend; and that we will cherish his memory as that of an upright man, who in all the relations of life endeavored to maintain with sincerity the dignified character of his profession as a Mason.

Resolved, That we tender to the family and immediate relatives and friends of the deceased, our heartfelt and affectionate sympathy in this their sad bereavement; and that we commend them to the care of Him who looks down with infinite compassion upon the widow and fatherless in the hour of their desolation.

Resolved:  That the usual badge of mourning be displayed in this lodge for the period of thirty days, in respect to the memory of our deceased Brother, and that a copy of these Resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased, and that they be published in the village papers.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 28th, Mr. Lorrin Sweet, aged 59 years 9 months and 15 days.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 28th, Abigail [Waterman], widow of Stephen Waterman, aged 69 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Suddenly, July 16th, Mr. Berry Eaton, aged 83 years.

Shot by the Indians, June 27th, 1867, about forty miles beyond Julesburg Colorado, Mr. James Nelson Dimock of Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N.Y., aged 31 years.

The deceased was a son of Brown Dimock, formerly of Burlington, Otsego Co. [NY], but at present residing in Bainbridge, Chenango Co. [NY].  He was a young man of quiet, modest and unassuming manners, but resolute and energetic in business.  He had been for some years upon our extreme western frontier, traveling among and trading with the Indians.  On several occasions he had been with our government agents, assisting them to conduct their trains which conveyed the goods that they were to deliver to various tribes of Indians.  During last winter he paid a short visit to his parents and friends in the east, but hurried back to the west again, in the latter part of March, on account of the sickness of his uncle, with whom he was now engaged in the trading business. At the time of his death he was with this uncle (Mr. Nelson Dimock formerly of Burlington, N.Y.) conducting a train conveying merchandise from Julesburg to Denver, Colorado. When about forty miles beyond Julesburg, it being near night, he took one man with him and rode ahead of the train, to look for a camping ground for the night. After proceeding about one-mile from the train, they found themselves completely surrounded by Indians, and their retreat cut off. They turned and endeavored to fight their way back to their friends.  Immediately the alarm was given through the train, and others started to their rescue.  When they came in sight, these two men were engaged in a desperate hand-to-hand fight with the Indians; but before they could render any assistance, young Dimock fell pierced through the body by an arrow, with another thrust deep into his side.  He lived about one hour after his friends reached him.  His first words were, "They have caught me now, uncle; but I have always been so lucky that I had become careless."  Besides a father and mother, now bereaved of their last child, he leaves a loving wife to mourn his loss.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 31, 1867

Marriages

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], July 8th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. David Shippey, Jr., of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss DeFranchie Isbell, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In this village, [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 13th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. S.J. Molson of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], to Miss Mary E. Brusmel of Norwich.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 10th, by Rev. F. Rogers, D.D., of Greene, Mr. Henry B. Morris, of Burlington, N.J., to Miss Annie B. Knapp, of New Berlin.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], July 7th, by Rev. G.E. Flint, Mr. Charles Maxon of Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Celestia Camp, of South New Berlin.

Deaths

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], July 27th, Mrs. Melinda Barr, wife of Alanson Barr, aged 45 years 5 months and 13 days.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], july 21st, Mr. James Hogg, aged 86 years.

In Cleveland, Oswego Co. [NY], June 27th, 1867, of consumption, Miss Marilla Tracy, aged 20 years, 1 month and 11 days, late of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Farewell, dear girl, thy toils are o'er, / Thy transient life is sped; / We'll see thy face on earth no more, Thou sleep'st among the dead.

No more can sickness, pain or grief / Thy tender frame come o'er; / From sorrow, too, thou find'st relief, / Upon that blissful shore.

Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet! / No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour. / Securely shall thy ashes lie, / And wait the summons from on high.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, July 1867

 Chenango Union, July 3, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 18th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Charles E. Kingsbury, of Ottawa, Illinois, to Miss Lucinda Marsh, of this village.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. M. R. Westover, of Oxford, Miss Mary P. Root, of Tioga County, Pa.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], June 19th, by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Geo. E. Stevens, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Mary E. Haynes, of Oxford.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 30th, Mrs. Sylvia Snedekie, aged 87 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], June 20th, Mrs. Eliza A. Munson, aged 31 years.  She had been a patient sufferer for thirteen long years, yet without a murmur she ever felt to say, "the Lord's will be done."

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], June 14th, Mrs. Clarissa Page, wife of Orris Page, aged 22 years.

In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], june 4th, Mr. Martin L. Symonds, aged 21 years.

Chenango Union,

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 25th, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. George L. Marsh of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Hannah M. Gibson, of Guilford.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], June 23d, by Rev. A.M. Bennett, Mr. Harris B. Daniels, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Hibberd of Sherburne.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], June 23d, by Henry Dwight, Esq., Mr. Giles O. Moon of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Mary E. Jones of German.

In Morrisville [Madison Co., NY], June 26th, by Rev. H. Dudley, Mr. Wilbur Holmes of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Annette Dunton, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], June 27th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. Lafayette Davis of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nettie Johnson, of Willet, Cortland Co. [NY].

Deaths

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], july 1st, Jane Cameron [Barnard], wife of F.E. Barnard, aged 50? years.

In Mill River, Mass., March 25th, Mr. Lewis Barber, son of Turner Barber, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, aged 30? years.

In Buffalo [Erie Co., NY], October 22d, Juliette Williams, daughter of Turner Barber, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 34? years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 29th?, of diptheria, Jennie E. Shepard, aged 5 years, 11 months and 5 days; June 11th, Lida J. Shepard, aged 3 years and 2 days; June 14th, Emma B. Shepard, aged 1 year 6 months and 28 days.  Comprising the entire family of Derrick L. and Almeda Shepard.  Kind friends bore all the remains and deposited them side by side in the cemetery at Guilford Centre, quietly to sleep until the final reveille shall call to life the slumbering dust of every age and clime.

After a severe illness, Mr. Samuel White died on Monday afternoon last, aged 71 years. The funeral services were held at St Andrews Church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Robinson of Clinton, officiating.  Thus, another name is added to the list of the departure of our aged citizens and first settlers.  Mr. white was born and had lived upon the farm where he died for seventy-one years, and consequently was one of the first pioneers of the town.  New Berlin Pioneer

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 17, 1867

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 10th, by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, Maj. Marvin R. Sherwood, to Miss Fannie L. Ford, daughter of E.G. Ford, all of Norwich.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Rev D.D. Brown, Mr. G.S. Tanner, to Miss Arlette Benedict, all of Plymouth.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 2d, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George L. Sprague, to Miss Alice Harrington, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], July 2d, by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Alfred N. Aldrich, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Cornelius, formerly of Blooming Grove, Orange Co. [NY].

Golden Wedding:  Mr. James A. Glover and wife of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on the 29th ult.  It was an event of much joy to the family and numerous relatives of the venerable pair, who met to congratulate them, and more so by reason of the recent severe illness of Mrs. Glover, but from which she has quite recovered.  During the evening many friends and neighbors called to express their joy with the happy couple.  Mr. and Mrs. Glover were married in this village June 29th, 1817, by the Rev Wm. B. Lacy, who within the year died at the South, having numbered more than four score years.  Oxford Times

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 14th, Miss Mary E. Chapman daughter of Benjamin Chapman, aged 40 years and 16 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, Susannah [Padget], widow of Robert Padget, aged 82 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], July 9th, Mrs. Sarah Perkins, aged 74 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], June 28th, William Bonapart, son of Ephraim and Mary E. Hurlbut, aged 6 weeks, 1 day.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], Otsego Co. [NY], July 13th, Dea. Joseph T. Gilbert, aged 84 years, 2 months and 12 days.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 3, 1867

Murder in Oneonta

We learn from the Oneonta (Otsego County) [NY] Herald that on Tuesday last, Victor Beach, son of the late Samuel B. Beach, Esq., killed his mother, who resided in that village, by two revolved shots, one taking effect in the head and the other in the pelvis.  After shooting his mother, he aimed a shot at his own brain. The bullet entered his right eye and passed out in the hollow of the ear. when the neighbors reached the house, Mrs. Beach lay upon the floor just breathing her last, and the son near her, the blood oozing from his skull.  He soon roused up and began to talk, saying that he was drunk and mad; that he meant to kill his mother and then destroy his own life; that on returning home he went upstairs and got a revolver belonging to his brother, Oscar Beach, and came downstairs, and found his mother engaged in making a fire in the stove, and that as soon as he got a good opportunity he fired the shot at her head, and the other after she fell upon  the floor, and then made the attempt upon his own life, and was sorry he did not succeed.

Dr. Meigs Case, examined the wound of the murderer and does not regard it as dangerous. Beach was taken in charge by constable E.W. Bennet, and Coroner Hendrix of Otego held the proper inquest.  The prisoner was fully committed for murder to await the action of the Grand jury which convenes in August.  Officer Bennet was directed to remove him to the jail of the County as soon as the state of his wound and his health would permit.

It is proper to state that Victor Beach is a cripple, having been accidentally shot many years ago, the ball reaching the region of the spine and there remaining.  He has no use of his right hand, his right arm and leg are withered, and his whole physical nad mental organization fearfully injured.

Mrs. Beach was a most estimable woman and did all that a mother could for the poor wretch that has taken her life. She was about fifty-three years of age.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 10, 1867

The Ministerial Wife Poisoner, William H. Green

The character of Rev. W.H. Green, recently arrested in Utica [Oneida Co., NY], charged with poisoning his wife in Connecticut, does not prove to be of the best.  Here is what the Litchfield, Ct. Sentinel says of him.  Litchfield is his former place of residence, and Green is now there lodged in jail.

He (Green) went to Cornwall sometime last winter, called himself a Methodist minister, and a Union refugee from Texas, and made himself remarkable for his loud-mouthed patriotism.  During the last spring's campaign, he took the political stump for the Radicals, denounced copperheads in the most ultra-style, and exalted P.T. Barnum to the "seventh heaven."  In short, he put himself up as a sort of chaplain to the "late" political showman.  After election, his fond hopes blasted, he set up a small store in West Cornwall.  His wife, who was feeble in health, died May 7th.  His conduct of late having excited suspicion, the body was disinterred by the authorities and the stomach sent to New Haven for analysis. Green in the meantime had disappeared, and the examination of the stomach having strengthened the suspisions against him, Deputy Sheriff Chancy Baldwin was sent after him into New York State with a requisition form Gov. English.  We understand that Green had on his person, when arrested, a letter of recommendation from P.T. Barnum. He says he is now married to a woman living in Utica.

Last winter, we learn, Green held a series of revival meetings at Guilford Centre, this county [Chenango Co., NY].  He was regarded as an eloquent and effective preacher and produced a great deal of excitement in the vicinity of his meetings.  He is now a candidate for the gallows, being charged with the murder of his wife.

Complier Note:  An article that tells the full story of the "Rev." William H. Green and his connection to Chenango County was published in the 2013 issue of the Journal of the Chenango County Historical Society, ("The Ministerial Wife Poisoner") which is available for sale from the Chenango County Historical Society Museum in Norwich, NY.  The article's introductory paragraph is as follows:

"In the mid-1860s there appeared in Chenango County a man named William H. Green who exuded charisma and the virtuous qualities associated with a minister of the gospel, which he purported himself to be.  His refined manners and excessive charm plus his considerable oratorical skills gained him quick acceptance by local residents, with the result that they welcomed him into their lives.  Subsequent events would show that his true character was quite the opposite of what he portrayed himself to be, and the deception would prove deadly for a young Civil war widow named Mary Helen Searles of Guilford in Chenango County. Within two months of her acquaintance with William H. Green, she had married him, only to die by his hand four months following her wedding."

Mary Helen Searles, the unfortunate wife of William H. Green, is buried in West Bainbridge Cemetery, Chenango County, New York.  William H. Green did not die on the gallows, but rather, died in prison at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT in 1880.

For anyone who is interested in acquiring a copy of the Journal, following is a link to the museum Gift shop.

Journal of the Chenango County Historical Society – Issue 2, Summer 2013 | Chenango County Historical Society (chenangohistorical.org)

Vital Records, Oxford, NY, March 1867

 Oxford Times, March 6, 1867

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Isaac L. Edgerton to Miss Clara H. Tyler, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th Feb. By Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles F. Huntley to Miss Percia Gault, both of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. DeWitt C. Case to Miss Irene Foote.

Inb Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult. by Rev. W.B. Cochran, Mr. Philander Parker of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Phebe Bennett of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Albert W. Padgett of Guilford to Miss Hattie R. Bennett, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Calvin Day of Guilford, to Miss E.E. Gilbert of Norwich [Chenango Cp/ NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev, W. Burnside, Mr. Norman C. Booth of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lovisa Bush of Guilford.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Orrin Lothridge of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Ann Eliza Parsons, of Guilford.

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th Feb., Mary L. [Root], wife of Mr. Joshua Root, aged 58 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, Fidelia [Tower], wife of Mr. Obediah Tower, aged 60 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Eddie [Seeley], youngest son of T.B. Seeley, aged 5 years.  Feb. 14th, Charlie [Seeley], only son of T.B. Seeley, aged 9 years.

In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Hannah H. [Robbins], wife of Henry T. Robbins, aged 23 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th Feb., Nellie G. [Brown], daughter of  J.S. and mary Brown, aged 13 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d Feb. Esther J. [Rhodes], wife of Silas L. Rhodes, aged 83 years.

In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th? Mr. Ephraim S. Sprague, aged 66 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst, Sarah M. [Wade], wife of Horace D. Wade, aged 50? years.

Oxford Times, March 13, 1867

Marriages

REDMOND - McCONE:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. P. McNulty, Mr. Walter J. Redmond, to Miss Margaret McCone, all of Oxford.

ALCOTT - ROOT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of O.O. Root, March 5th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. James B. Alcott of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss H. Addie Root, of Guilford.

Deaths

HAMILTON:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Joel Hamilton, aged 77 years.

BORDEN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mrs. Susan M. [Borden], wife of G.W. Borden, aged 43 years.

SEARLES:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. Mrs. Imogene [Searles], wife of Robert Searles, aged 22 years.

COMES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mrs. Mary [Comes], wife of the late Consider Comes, aged 79 years.

DAVIS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. James H. Davis, aged 23 years.

Oxford Times, March 20, 1867

Marriages

NEIDICK - BROWN:  In Ithaca, Tompkins Co. [NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. Mr. Gray, Mr. Albert Neidick, late of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma Brown of Ithaca.

SHAW - TINKER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Rev. McKendree Shaw, of Preston, to Miss Sarah M. Tinker of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

INGERSOLL:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of her son, F.W. Ingersoll, on the 16th inst. Mrs. Polly Ingersoll, aged 76 years.

KEELEY:  In this village, on the 9th inst., James [Keeley], son of James and Ellen Keeley, aged 10 weeks.

ROOT: In Busti, Chautauqua Co. [NY], March 13th, Mr. Aaron Root, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 86 years.

BISHOP:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th inst. Mr. Thomas Bishop, aged 58? years.

Oxford Times, March 27, 1867

Marriages

FRISBEE - HAIGHT:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Truman W. Frisbee to Miss Almeda Haight, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

BEDIENT - HAMMOND:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. C. Crane, Mr. George M. Bedient, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Rufina O. Hammond, of Oxford.

OSBURN - GRANT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev H. Garlick, Mr. Benjmain T. Osburn to Miss Mary A. Grant, all of Greene.

STEWARD - BURNAP:  In German [Chenango Co., NY, on the 12th inst. by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. Lafara B. Steward to Miss Martha Burnap, all of German.

Deaths

WILLCOX:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 19th inst., Lucy [Willcox], wife of Nathaniel Willcox, aged 86 years.  The deceased was a native of Rhode Island, but for the last 60 years of her life was spent in the neighborhood where she died. She retained her physical strength till late in life, and her mental faculties seemed unimpaired until life's close.  She leaves her companion aged and infirm, one of the few remnants of the generation whose toil turned this wilderness into fruitful fields, But their separation must be brief.  She was a lover of the Savior from early life, and for the past forty years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chruch.  Her last days were days of especial Christian triumph, and the office of the great Reaper was only to gather the ripened grain for the Heavenly gardener.

McCULLOR:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. S.A. McCullor, aged 42 years.

Death of Rev. Edward Andrews, D.D.

Oxford Times, March 20, 1867

The Rev. Dr. Edward Andrews, died at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 5th inst., aged 75 years.  Dr. Andrews will be remembered by many here. About the year 1825 he was the Principal of the Oxford Academy, and there are those now living here and elsewhere, who were his pupils, and who bear witness to his remarkable acquirements and gifts, both as an instructor, and a man.  His last visit here was at the time of the consecration fo the present St. Pauls' Chruch, and his eloquent commemorative Discourse, in the old church, upon occasion at that time of the last services held by the congregation therein, is fresh in the memory of many who listened to him.

The following brief sketch of one who was one of the pioneers of religion and learning in our midst, and whose impress upon every community in which he lived and moved was of a character so exalted and excellent, cannot fail to interest many who knew him personally or have heard of him from those who did.

Dr. Andrews was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in the year 1792.  His father was a leading lawyer at the Massachusetts bar, a graduate of Harvard College in 1783, and the deceased, at the age of fourteen, entered the same institution, from which he graduated with high honor in a class of seventy.  He studied law in his father's office, in which the late Rufus Choate was also a student, and was admitted to practice at the age of twenty-four.  He entered at once upon an extensive and lucrative practice, but two years had scarcely elapsed, when the sudden death in the same week of a much-loved brother and sister changed the current of his ambition and his thoughts, and he abandoned the law, pursued a course of theological study, was licensed and appointed by the Presbyterian board of Missions, a traveling missionary for Western New York.  In the then unsettled state of the country, in the main a wilderness, he pursued his mission on horseback, traveling from schoolhouse to schoolhouse, preaching the way of salvation. After continuing his missionary labors for some time, he finally took charge of a congregation at Norwich, in this county [Chenango Co., NY].  He was subsequently Principal of the Oxford Academy, and after the completion of the new Academy on Fort Hill about 1830, delivered the dedicatory address at the opening. About this time, he made the acquaintance of the celebrated Bishop Hobart, and as a result of conversations and discussion with him, he in 1827 took orders in the Episcopal Church. After officiating as an Episcopal clergyman at different points, he was called in 1836 to the charge of Christ's Church, Binghamton, and where he continued his public ministrations untill a few years since, when failing health compelled him to relinquish his sacred duties, except at intervals or upon special occasions.  Dr. Andrews was a ripe scholar, and in learning, and the scholarly finish of his discourses, as well as in the graces of oratory he had few equals in this day. The Binghamton Republican form which we take the above facts, closes an admirable sketch of the lamented dead as follows:

Dr. Andrews was of a delicate physical organizations, and of a highly nervous temperament.  He was of a social disposition warm and sympathetic in his feelings, frank, outspoken and friendly.  In conversation he was peculiarly brilliant.  There was an animation, terseness and vigor of expression, and a wealth of thought and illustration in his private discourse, which gave to even ordinary topics an unwonted interest.  Although his mind retained its strength to the last, yet for several years his physical powers had been declining. The somewhat sudden death of his beloved wife, which occurred a short time since, was a terrible shock to his already weakened system, and the prostrating effects of that bereavement, were doubtless the immediate cause of his own fatal illness.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, June 1967 continued

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1867

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], June 5th, by Rev. D. Williams, Mr. Theodore F. McNeil, of New York to Miss Mary Annette Westover, of Oxford.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], June 9th, by Rev., E.P. Nages, Mr. Franklin D. Keith to Miss Ambrosia E. Compton, all of Otselic.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 3d, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Frederick A. Landers to Miss Frankie L. Stockwell, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], May 30th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. William McClane, of Meredith, Delaware Co. [NY], to Miss Algenia Covert of Afton.

In Washington, DC, June 3d, by Rev. Mr. Addison, Mr. William O. Avery, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Hattie C. Reynolds, of Grand Rapids, Mich.

In Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY], June 6th, by Rev. A.G. Clark, G.O. Williams, M.D. of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Julia A. Crandall, of the former place.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 25th, Mertie N. [Wheeler] Youngest daughter of Rufus and Elizabeth Wheeler, aged 7 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, Willie Rae [Johnson], son of DeForest and E. Jane Johnson, aged 5 months and 3 days.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Mary [Dargavel], aged 53 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, june 26, 1867

Marriages

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], June 11th, by S.L. Brown, Esq., Mr. George W. Olney to Miss Frances Suanero?, all of Columbus.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 11th, by Rev. H.W. Lee, Mr. George A. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maggie A. Rhodes, of the former place.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 12th, by Rev. B.B. Yale, Mr. Charles B Treadway to Miss Mary E. Shepardson, all of Bainbridge.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 15th, by Rev James Robinson, Mr. William L. Laman to Miss Julia E. Miner, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 19th, by Samuel Steere, Esq., Mr. Stephen Smith to Miss L.... Lewis, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], June 16th, Martha E. [Bush], wife of Thomas A. Bush, aged 62 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], june 11th, Fanny [Parks], wife of Lorenzo Parks, aged 58? years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, June 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 5, 1867

Marriages

At the Methodist Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening, June 2, by Rev. Mr. Harroun, Mr. Nathaniel Egelston, Jr., to Mrs. Bowars, all of this village.

At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Solomon Kenyon, may 29th, by Rev. Luther Peck, Mr. Charles E. Rathbun to Miss Helen M. Kenyon, both of Brackle, in Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], May 23d, by Rev. H. Turner, Mr. George L. Rich, of Richford, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], to Mrs. Ada F. Thompson, of the former place.

In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], by Rev. S. Smith, Mr. Lucus H. Beach to Miss Hannah M. Paul.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 31st, Miss Frankie L. Brown, aged 16 years, daughter of Henry Brown, late of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], June 2d, Mary Ann [Aldrich], wife of Lucius Aldrich, aged 59 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], May 30th, Mrs. Mary S. Sabin, aged 64 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] May 5th, Polly [Coe], wife of Dea. Calvin Coe, aged 71 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] May 18th, Mary F. [Seymour], wife of Z.L. Seymour, aged 33 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, 1867, of diptheria, Helen D. [Winsor], wife of LaFayette Winsor, aged 29 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d 1867 of diptheria, Clarence M. [Winsor], son of LaFayette Winsor, aged 8 years 8 months and 26 days.

In Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], May 3d, 1867, of diptheria, Emmet P. [Winsor], son of LaFayette Winsor, aged 2 years, 9 months and 11 days.

It is a saddened home, / For one by one its treasures have departed, / And in its silence, worn and broken hearted, / The father weeps alone. / Be still, so still.

The soft fair arms that round his neck were twining, / The little feet that were so fond of climbing / Upon his chair. / Forever gone

The rosy faces watching for his coming, / And eager pattering footsteps swiftly running, / When he came home, / "My God and can it be

That in the long and dreary years to come / I nevermore shall in my lonely home / Their faces see? / "There's rest in Heaven" /The mother said, as by the river side / She fearless stood, "sweet rest for me," she cried. / "By Jesus given." 

And waiting there. / The mother and the children joyful stand, / Beckoning the father to a better land, / Where angels are.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 12, 1867

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 23d, by Rev. J. Hunter, Mr. Rufus C. Smith to Louise [Clark], adopted daughter of John Clark M.D., all of Guilford.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], June 8th, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Smith Hotchkiss of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah E. Davis, of Greene.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], June 3d, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Alonzo Dickinson, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lovisa Barnett of Greene.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], May 30th, by Rev. E.P. Nagus, Mr. Clark W. Frink of Blendon Mich, to Miss Netty E. Calvert, of McDonough.

In Millerton, May 19th, by Rev. Philip C....d, Mr. Charles T. Chapman, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Johnson, of Falls Village, Ct.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 10th, Mrs. Sophia Twichell, widow of the late Benjamin S. Twichell of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 64 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 8th, John Berry? [Miner], son of S.W. and S.L. Miner, aged 2 years and 10 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 31st, Mr. Gilbert S. Rowley, aged 30 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 30th, Hattie E. [Benedict], daughter of Abijah and Lucy Benedict, aged 6 months.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, Mrs. Hannah Wells [Squires], widow of John Squires, aged 71 years 3 months 26? days.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], May 26th, Sarah Adaline [Cash], daughter of J.S. Cash, aged 17 years.

Vital Records, Oxford & Greene, NY, February 1867

 Oxford Times, February 6, 1867

Fatal Accident:  On Friday last, Jan. 25th, Mr. Norman Felt, residing near Earlville [Madison Co., NY], was drawing a load of straw, and running into a pitch hole in the road was thrown by the sudden jar from the load upon his horses, rolling down upon the whiffletrees.  The horses evidently soon kicked him off, under the sleigh, drawing the whole load over him.  He was so badly injured that he died the next morning about eight o'clock.  the accident happened about noon.  His injuries seemed to be in his neck and spine, his limbs being entirely paralyzed, and he was in the greatest pain the most of the time.  Probably the spinal cord was either severed, or so powerfully compressed as to cause the paralysis.  Hamilton Rep.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, Feburary 7, 1867

Marriages

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. James W. Warn, of Oxford [Chenango Co., nY] to Miss Mary A. Buckley, of Smithville.

At the residence of the bride's father, in German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. E.M. Pike, to Miss Betsey J. Carr, both of German.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Wm. Daily to Miss Fannie M. Carr, both of German.

At the parsonage in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. S. Scoville, Edgar Phetteplace of Norwich to Miss Adelade Pike of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. Mrs. Emma Reid, aged 75 years.  Mother of John W. Reid.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. Mrs. Lois Ray, widow of Levi Ray Sr., aged 86 years.

In Smyrna, on the 29th ult., Demas Hubbard, father of Hon. Demas Hubbard, Jr., M.C. for this district, aged 87 years.

Oxford Times, February 13, 1867

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by the Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. H.C. Lewis, of German [Chenango Co.,NY] to Miss Emma C. Norton, of Preston.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Luman Yale, of Bainbridge, Dr. Albert H. Seeley, of Woodhull [Steuben Co. NY], to Miss Catharine G. [Waters], daughter of E.G. Waters, Esq.

To the Bride, by Miss Riley:  Here's success to Kate, / In adverse fate; / May she never have to wait / For words of cheer / From her Dr. dear, / or for powder or pill / to cure each ill.

Deaths

Died in Brooklyn, Elisha Keech, of congestion of the brain, aged 36 years.  Mr. Keech was born and raised near Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], was brother-in-law of Elder Balcom, who attended his funeral, and found him to be held in high esteem as a business man, being agent of the Chenango Lake Boat line, and general Commission merchant, and better than all, a tried and faithful member of Baptist Church for -?- and Deacon of the Tabernacle Baptist Church where he lived, leaving two children with his bereaved wife. Thus, we live, die and pass away.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 14, 1867

Deaths

In Colesville [Broome Co.., NY], on the 30th ult. of typhoid fever, Truman Yale, aged 14 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. Mr. Delancey Wait, aged 68? years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mrs. Sarah M. Hopkins, wife of the late George K. Hopkins, aged 42 years.

Oxford Times, February 20, 1867

Marriages

In Yates, Orleans Co. [NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Edward Warn of Yates, to Miss Mary Daniels, formerly of this place [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. G.M. Nash of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen E. Cook, of the former place.

In Augusta [Oneida Co., NY], on the 16th ult. by Rev. B.F. Willoughby, Mr. George A Pabodie of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Tyler? of Augusta.

Deaths

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Sarah R. [Button], wife of George W. Button, Jr., aged 29 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 5th inst., Mr. Thomas Chappell, aged 62 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th Jan. Mr. Joseph Alcott, aged 66 years.  Mr. Alcott was a man of strict uprightness of character, quiet and unassuming [..?..] lamented by all who knew him.  He died -?- in Christ.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 21, 1967

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th? inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, D.D., Mr. LeRoy Cowles to Miss Ella A. [Lewis], daughter of Mr. Ellis Lewis.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. D.D. brown, Dr. L.D. Greenleaf, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Davis, of Plymouth.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Wm. C. Dunn, aged 42 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Margaret Upham, aged 91 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Alden Pabodie, aged 47 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on hte 14th inst., Mr. Roger W. Sayles, aged 55 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Mr. Ithiel Holdredge, aged 83 years.

Oxford Times, February 27, 1867

Marriage

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Warren Holdredge, to Miss Mary E. Thompson, all of Smithville.

Deaths

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Henry C. Huntley, aged 22 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Clark H. [Wood], son of Ellery and Emeline Wood, aged 17 years.

Samuel Downing, the last soldier of the revolutionary war, died at Edinburgh, Saratoga County, in this state [NY], February 18th.  His death was announced in Congress the next day, and entered on the Journal of the House.  He was born in Newburyport, Mass., Nov. 30, 1761, and died aged 105 years, 2 months and 21 days.  He entered the army of the revolution at 15.  He gave his first vote for Washington and his last for Lincoln.  In the late war he sympathized heartily with the national cause.  He was strictly temperance, but not a teetotaler.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 28, 1867

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, Mr. Alder Clayton, to Miss Mary Nash, all of Norwich.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Nellie Grace Brown, daughter of W.S. and Mary Brown, aged 13 months.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. Mr. Esther J. [Ehodes] wife of Silas L. Rhodes, aged 35 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mrs. Julia Boyle, wife of Barney Boyle, aged 58 years.  A loved mother has gone to her rest.  We miss her, yet we would not call her back.  She has left this world of care for a brighter and better home.  Uncomplaining, patiently she awaited her summons.  We trust she has gone to dwell with her Saviour.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst. Mr. Henry C. Huntley, aged 22 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, May 1867 continued

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 22, 1867

Marriages

In North Stonington, Conn., May 12th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Slias J. Weaver, Mr. George H. Bliven of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Lucy E. York, daughter of Dea. R.W. York.

In Bovina, Delaware Co. [NY], May 5th, by Rev. J.B. Lee, Mr. Jonah Moses, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss N. Jane Erkson of the former place.

May 12th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. W.M. Coon of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Clement of Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, by Rev. N.R. Turnbul, Mr. John W. Manning, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Martha W. Hull, youngest daughter of A. Hull, Esq.

In Marathon Cortland Co. [NY], May 6th by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. John H. Ceboen? of German [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Betsy A. Lucas of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, by Rev. J.H. hall, Mr. Edgar L. Bennett to Miss Vilatia Bennett, both of Smyrna.

In Freetown, Cortland Co. [NY], by Rev. H. Lyman, Mr. Charles F. Eldridge of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary E. Tanner of Freetown.

In Gilbertsville, April 1st, by Rev. Charles Ayer, Mr. Henry H. Halbert, to Miss Alice North, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 14th, Mr. William Gross, Jr., aged 37 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, May 14th, Mary L. [Chapman] wife of George Chapman, aged 36 years.

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], May 17th, Cordella M. [Van Embergh], wife of Thomas Van Embergh and daughter of Hon. John Butterfield. 

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, May 19th, Samuel Lyon, Esq., aged 78 years.

Another aged and respected citizen of our county died on Sunday morning last, Samuel Lyon, Esq., of North Norwich.  Mr. Lyon was an old resident of this town and North Norwich, and held various positions of trust, among them, for several terms, the office of Justice of the Peace.  Losing his wife some years since, the latter part of his life has been passed among his children.  His death was sudden.  One day last week he walked from his daughter's in Sherburne (Mrs. Waters) to the residence of his son-in-law, Cuyler Per Lee, Esq., of North Norwich.  On Saturday evening he retired in his ordinary  health and spirts, and came down stairs Sabbath morning apparently as well as usual.  On entering the sitting room with his accustomed cheer, and while making some remarks upon the beauties of the morning, by a stroke of apoplexy, this being the third attack, he fell to the floor, and in a moment was dead.  Thus, another of the feeble few who lived in generations gone by, and who connect the present with the distant past, has gone to his reward.  Within the short space of about two weeks, in North Norwich alone we have chronicled the death of no less than four of our oldest citizens:  John Gile, aged 75; Richard Gorton, aged 88; Elijah Buell, aged 79; Samuel Lyon, aged 77.  Within that time Phineas Newton, of Plymouth, aged 81, and Caleb Cooper, of Guilford, aged 85, have also died, making six pioneers of our county that have recently passed away, within a circumference of six or eight miles of the county seat, representing, in years, an aggregate of nearly five centuries.  Well may we exclaim "Our fathers, where are they, and the Prophets, do they live forever?"  The few remaining links in the chain which holds us to the unwritten records of the past and to events so remote as to be forgotten, are being severed.  Who will gather from the broken and scattered remnant the traditions of Chenango and give us its well digested annals in a manner that will do honor to the memory of our Pioneer Fathers?

A Child Drowned:  A most shocking and fatal accident occurred on Sunday morning last, near the stone quarry about 4 miles below this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], resulting in the drowning of a little daughter of William Haight.  The mother, with this child, her brother, about twelve years of age, and another quite young, had just started for the West bank of the river in a boat, when it struck a log which had lodged upon the upper point of an island about four rods below the river bridge.  The party were all precipitated into the water, the boy succeeded in reaching land, and the mother, although in water above her waist held fast to the youngest child, and saved herself by wading to the shore.  She grasped for the last one in hopes of securing her by the clothing, and caught her shawl, but the little one was soon carried by the current beyond all hope of rescue. A little dog that was with them in the boat is also missing, probably held fast by the child when she was thrown into the water. The deceased was a bright child of eight summers, a great pet of her parents, who were almost paralyzed with grief at her loss. The current was quite rapid where the accident occurred, and a short distance below falls over a dam, below which there is deep water. Although all possible efforts have been made for the recovery of the body, they have as yet proved unavailing.  Oxford Times

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 29, 1867

Marriages

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. E.P. Nagus, Mr. Clark W. Frink of Blendon, Ottowa Co., Mich., to Miss Netty E. Calvert of McDonough.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 16th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Mr. Wm. H. Dorrance, of Jackson, Mich. to Miss Carrie E. Baldwin, of Pitcher.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], may 15th, by Rev. Thos. Thompson, Mr. George Meeker of Burlington [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth Bogg, of New Berlin.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 20th, by Rev. John Cairns, Mr. Albert Manwarring of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Margaret Van Ness of Greene.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], may 15th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. N. H. Short, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Sarah Harris, of Oneonta.

In Cincinnati, Ohio, May 12th, by Rev. T. Vickers, Dr. C.S. Wood, of New York, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Cynthia A. Munson, of Cincinnati.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], may 22d, Henry J. Galpin, aged 16 years.

In South Oxford [Chenango Co., nY] March 28th, Mr. Thomas C. Wells, aged 63 years and 7 months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 8th, of consumption, Harriet [Brabazon], daughter of Charles J. and Julia M. Brabason, aged 19 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 18th, Mr. Jesse Burrows, aged 74 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 20th, Maria [Wilbur], wife of Abram Wilbur, aged 32 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], may 10th, Emma Lizzie [Beach], daughter of Orson and Jane Beach, aged 8 months and 3 days.

Drowned in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], May 20th, Mr. Wm. R. Sayles, aged 23 years.

On Tuesday morning of ast week, the 21st inst., Roger W. Sayles, of Preston, was found dead in the pond or creek a little below Child's sawmill, near Preston Corners. Coroner T.J. Bailey, being notified of the fact, visited the locality and held an inquest, on Wednesday morning.  It appears that near noon of Monday, the deceased went out fishing.  Not returning at a late hour in the evening, connected with the fact that he was subject to epileptic fits, his friends became concerned about him, and search was immediately made.  His body was found, as before stated Tuesday morning.  The jury came to the conclusion that the said R.W. Sayles came to his death by accidental drowning, caused by fits and falling from the dam into the water.  Mr. Sayles was respectably connected, a young man temperate in his habits, and of good character.  He had two brothers who served faithfully in the 114th Regiment, Corporal M. Sayles of this village and J.C. Sayles, now of Susquehanna Co., Pa., who came near losing his life by a severe wound at the battle of Opequan. The deceased leaves a young wife, yet scarcely sixteen years of age, to mourn his loss.  His age was 23 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, May 1867

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 1, 1867

Marriages

At the residence of A.C. Scott, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning, April 30th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Whitman Stratton, to Miss Maggie Shiffer, all of this place.

At the residence of C.J. Tucker, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 18th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Charles Williams Randall to Mrs. A. Maria Bow, all of Norwich.

At the residence of Dennis Phetteplace, in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. F.B Peck, Mr. John Smith, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary V. Burliston, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], April 28th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Aaron M. Wooster, to Miss Eliza Bennett, all of Guilford.

In New York, April 11th, by Mayor Hoffman, Mr. Giles Brown, of Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Rachel M. Borgardus, of Fabius, Onondaga Co., N.Y.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Cyrus J. Reynolds, of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], to Miss Jennie E. Gray, daughter of Alvin Gray.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, by the same, Mr. William H. Close of Indianapolis, Ind., to Miss Sarah Stevens, daughter of Charles A. Stevens, of Greene.

In East Greene, April 17th, by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. Orange Leach, to Miss Frank Smith, both of Greene.

Deaths

In Howard, Steuben Co., N.Y., April 16th, of diptheria, Ruth M. Baker, aged 10 years 7 months and 3 days, daughter of the late Dr. Andrew Baker, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 15th, James Herbert [Dodge], son of James O. and Elizabeth Dodge, aged 8 months.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 15th, Susan B. [Brown], wife of James Brown, aged 53 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Mr. John Davis, aged 72 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Mary B. [Davis], daughter of John and Fanny Davis, aged 24 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, Ella Irene [Livermore], only child of DeForest and Mary Livermore, aged 7 months, 26 days.

In Masonville, Delaware Co. [NY], April 17th, Mr. Thos. W. Randall, aged 57 years.

Chenango Union, May 8, 1867

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Henry J. Winsor, to Miss Celinda E. Hunt, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

At St. Paul's Church, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, by Rev. W. Ayrault, Mr. Rodney F. Smith, of Wolcottville, Ct., to Miss Sarah D. McGeorge, of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, by Rev. P. McNulty, Mr. George Down, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss M. Adelia Homan, of Oxford.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Joel F. Bassett to Mrs. Dorcas B. Cross, both of Otselic.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Richard A. Harrington, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lucinda L. Hemenway, of Smyrna.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Alfred W. Steabns? of Otselic, to Miss Emma A. Olney, of Bushnell's Basin, Monroe Co. [NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], April 23d, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. J. W. Paul, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] to Miss Laura M. Smith, of Unadilla.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 18th, by Rev. T. Thompson, Mr. Joseph Roberts? to Mrs. Susan Thayer.

In New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY], by the same, Mr. Orrin Henry to Miss A.J. Bassett.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 3d, Pulaski S. Wiswell, aged 17 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, Jennie H. Wycoff, aged 5 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co.., NY], April 20th, Mr. John Gile, aged 73 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], may 3d, Mr. Richard Gorton, aged 88 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, Grateful [Gould], wife of Thomas Gould, aged 84 years.

In Port Chester, Westchester co. [NY], April 8th, Mr. David Lyon, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 93 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 15, 1867

Marriages

In German [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. William Hiller, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Abigail Roe, of Wallkill [Orange Co., NY].

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], April 29th, by Rev. D.C. Curry, Mr. E. Green Dow, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah E. Phelps, of South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].

Deaths

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 12th, Mr. Elijah Buel, aged 79 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 9th, Lucy M. [Gray], wife of john Gray, aged 69 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Dea. Drury Morse, aged 51 years.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. L.C. Button, wife of Consider Button, aged 40 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bisby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, 1867, after an illness of ten weeks, Mr. Caleb Cooper, aged 85 years and 7 months.  He came among the early settlers in the year 1807, and located in the south part of Guilford, where he since resided, and for more than half a century lived happily with his surviving widow, rearing a very respectable family, and accumulating a comfortable property.  He bore an irreproachable and estimable character, ever truthful and reliable; in his dealings upright and honest; always peaceable and obliging; politically a Democrat, ever loving the flag of the Union, as his service in the war of 1812 evidenced.  Last autumn he felt that human goodness or excellence alone could not prepare him for Heaven.  He sought and obtained a firm and precious hope of a glorious immortality through the atoning blood and righteousness of Christ, cheerfully saying the sting of death was taken away. During his illness, everything which his able physician, loving children and kind neighbors could do for him, was done.  He was buried on the 7th, with solemn and appropriate services.  His aged widow, brothers, sisters and children have the consoling sympathy of their many friends in their deep affliction.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, 1867, Mrs. Adalaide A. Johnston, wife of John Johnston, Esq., recently of Paterson, N.J., and youngest daughter of Horace and Betsey Jones, of Coventry.  This sad bereavement has sent a pang of grief and sorrow to the hearts of a large circle of relatives and friends.  The deceased was a young woman possessed of more than ordinary charms and attractions.  Her evident intelligence and cultivation of mind, and her pleasing manners, made a favorable impression at once upon all who met her; while her bright cheerfulness, gentleness and amiability of character, drew to her the warmest affections of all who knew her intimately.  But thus taken from us by a mysterious visitation of providence, we bow our sorrowful hearts in humble submission to the will of the Great Dispenser of all events, and find our consolation in the fact that she died in the communion of God's holy church; in the comfort of a reasonable, religious and holy hope; and while looking forward in hope "to the general resurrection and the life of the world to come," we invoke God's mercies and blessings upon her bereaved husband and tender infant whom she leaves behind.