Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1861)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 2, 1861

Marriages

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

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 9, 1861

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

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

News Item

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

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

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

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

William S. Johnston

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 16, 1861

Deaths

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

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

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

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 23, 1861

Marriage

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

Death

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

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 30, 1861

Marriages

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

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

Death

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

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

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 15, 1826

One Cent Reward

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

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 22, 1826

Death

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

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 29, 1826

One Cent Reward

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

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, October 1, 1847

Marriage

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

Deaths

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

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

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

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, October 7, 1847

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, October 28, 1847

Marriage

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

Death

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 5, 1891

Marriage

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

Death

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

Vital Records, Madison (1820) & Broome (1846) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 28, 1820

One Cent Reward

Departed from the subscriber on the 8th inst. without any cause or provocation, a servant boy about nineteen years of age, named Justin Loomis.  I therefore forbid all persons harboring, hiring or trusting him, and whoever will take up said boy and return him to me shall have the above reward but no charges.  Henry Bass Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] January 14, 1820.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 26, 1820

All persons are forbid harboring or trusting my wife Deborah [Johnson] on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Dated, October 21, 1820.  William Johnson.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 21, 1820

Deaths

Our friends and kindred droop and die, / And helpers are withdrawn; / While sorrow, with a streaming eye, / Weeps o'er our consorts gone.

At Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on Monday last, Mrs. Eunice Whipple consort of Jeremiah Whipple, Esq. aged 55.

Same day, in this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] Mr. J. Phelps aged 31

On the 19th inst., Frank Johnson.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 12, 1846

Marriages

In Guilford, Chenango Co. [NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. T.H. Pearce, Mr. Lyman N. Root of Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Phebe Jane [Guernsey]  daughter of Dr. J. Guernsey of the former place.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Orson Richmond of Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Euphemia J. [Guernsey] daughter of Dr. J. Guernsey, as above.

On the 1st inst. by E.C. Kattel, Esq. Mr. John Saddler aged 84 to Mrs. Polly Sweet aged 70, both of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 4th inst. Cynthia [Tapper] wife of Mr. Mason Tapper.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 15th of Julyl Mrs. Elizabeth Snook wife of Mr. Teunis Snook, aged 58 years.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 2nd instant. Mr. Robert Aitchison aged about 34 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Frederick T. [Freeman] infant son of Edmund O. and Amiret H. Freeman, aged 5 months.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 19, 1846

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on the 12th inst. Mary Ellen [Jackson] youngest daughter of Abel W. and Dorinda Jackson, aged 1 year and 3 months.

A young man by the name of Bennett, eldest son of the widow Bennett of Conklin [Broome Co. NY], was thrown from a wagon on Friday evening last and so much injured that he died on Sunday.  He, with several other persons, we learn, was coming down the hill just above Squire's Tavern with a team and hay rigging at a rapid rate and full of frolic, when a portion of the hay rigging gave way and Bennett and some of the others were precipitated under the wagon.  One of the hind wheels passed over young Bennett diagonally from the groin to the side, causing his death in about two days.  Another of the number, we understand, received a severe wound in the knee from a scythe which was on board the wagon at the time of the accident.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 2, 1846

Marriage

In Maine Village [Broome Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Nelson Cady to Miss Hannah Rogers all of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 8, 1846

Marriages

In Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 1st inst. Cyrus Strong Jn. Esq. of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Mary Martha Bush [Prentice] daughter of Col. John H. Prentice.

At Harpursville [Broome Co. NY] on  the morning of the 2d inst., by the Rev. Edward Andrews of Binghamton, Mr. Edmond Ketchum, merchant, to Sarah [Harper] daughter of Robert Harpur of Harpursville.

On Tuesday the 25th ult. at Willow Glen, by Rev. Mr. Nevins, B.C. Whiting Esq of Owego, to Miss Susan H. [Colgrove], daughter of Mr. A.C. Colgrove, of Willow Glen, Tompkins Co. N.Y.

Deaths

In this village on Friday evening last, Mrs. Sarah [Hawley] wife of Martin Hawley, Esq. aged 62 years.

At Guilford, Chenango County, N.Y. Thursday evening September 3d, Mrs. Lucinda [Knapp] wife of Dr. Colby Knapp and mother of Mrs. D.S. Dickinson and Mrs. G.W. Hotchkiss of Binghamton [Broome Co. N] aged 63 years.

Woman, having fulfilled in a truthful and Christian spirit, the duties of a daughter, wife and mother, and coming to her rest in peace, her work all done, is the purest brightest object which the eye ever rests on in this vale of tears. Such a woman was the deceased.  Her whole life was devoted to an exemplification of the Christian graces.  The mother of a large family, eight of whom are still living, the cares of her household, and a delicate constitution, did not prevent her living a life of active Christian benevolence.  Her charities and affectionate counsels remain behind her as refreshing dews upon the heart.  For forty years she was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church in Guilford in whose grave yard her mortal remains now repose.  While her memory, her kind heart and worthy examples are left to perpetuate her influence among all who knew her.  The good we do dies not with use but remains to encourage others in the labor of well doing.  [Lucinda Murray Knapp, buried in Guilford Center Cemetery]

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, October 27, 1866

Marriages

BENNETT - INMAN: On the 14th inst. at Hubbard's Hotel in Clockville [Madison Co. NY], by H.H. Hathaway, Esq. Mr. Cutler Bennett to Miss Mary Inman, both of Smithfield, in this county [Madison Co. NY].

QUACKENBUSH - RAWSON:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] at the house of the bride, Oct. 24th, by the Rev. G.W. Smith, Mr. Chauncey Quackenbush of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Louisa Rawson of Vernon.

COOLEY - FAIRCHILD:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 22d inst. at the Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. John Cooley of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Eva Fairchild of Hamilton.

BORDWELL - GEER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22, by the Rev. W.R. Cocrane, Mr. Charles Bordwell of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Jeanette E. Geer of Smyrna.

HAIGHT - PHILLIPS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 13 by the Rev. B. Shove, Mr. George P. Haight to Miss Cornelia A. Phillips both of Cazenovia.

PHILLIPS - HOWARD:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 17, by the Rev. J.B. Child, Mr. Ralph Phillips of Fenner [Madison Co. NY] to Mrs. Caroline Howard of Cazenovia.

SMITH -GOAKES:  In Bennett's Corners [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 20, by Rev. G.W. Smith, Mr. William J. Smith of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Goakes of the same place.

Deaths

LEWIS:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 20th, Mrs. Sarah Lewis wife of Morgan Lewis, aged 69 years.

RAYMOND:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 6th, James Raymond only remaining son of Mr. Asa Raymond of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] aged 36 years.

HOFFMAN:  In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 8th, of typhoid fever, Resida(?) [Hoffman] wife of Mr. John Hoffman, aged 65 years.

RECORD:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday morning, the 21st last, Mr. Samuel Record aged 70 years.

WILLIAMS: In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on the 22d inst. after a brief illness, Julia [Williams] wife of George H. Williams, formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 34 years.

KIER:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] on the 26th ult. William Kier aged 5 years.

JOHNSON:  A boy five years old, son of Mr. Johnson, who occupies the Campbell farm, two miles south of this place [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], was seen entering their barn about ten o'clock on Thursday morning, with a small stick on fire.  It was supposed he was using the fire to light a pipe which he had.  Shortly after smoke was seen issuing from the barn, when efforts were made to find the child and extinguish the flames, both of which however were unsuccessful.  It was supposed at first that the child had accidentally set fire to the barn and frightened at what he had done, had hid himself in the woods nearby.  All efforts to find the little fellow proving unavailing, after the barn had burned down search was made in the smoldering embers when the bones of the boy were found.  There were in the barn only two or three tons of hay and a small amount of straw.  We did not ascertain he loss.

HARPHAM:  Bridgeport, Onondaga Co. NY:  Mr. Franklin Harpham died of consumption on the evening of the 18th inst. 

FOSTER:  On the same night Mrs. Margaret Foster who was apparently enjoying usual good health, "fell asleep to wake no more."  Her husband, hearing her breathe strangely, spoke to her and receiving no answer arose and procured a light, when he returned to the bedside she had ceased to breathe.

McCALE:  Sarah McCale aged 9 years, daughter of John McCale who resides in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] north of the railroad, came to her death on Tuesday morning under very painful circumstances.  On Tuesday night, while engaged in parching corn, her clothes caught fire and before the flames could be extinguished, her limbs and body were burned in the most terrible manner.  Dr. Spooner was called in, but there was no hope of saving her life. Anodynes were administered and after lingering about 36 hours without much apparent pain she breathed her last. She was a bright and intelligent child, and her sad death has cast a gloom over a bereaved and afflicted household.

Vital Records, Chenango (1879), Otsego (1879) & New York (1801) counties, NY

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 12, 1879

Deaths

ALCOLT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 8, at the residence of Halen Harrington, Mr. Arial Alcolt, aged 84 years.  Deceased was a resident of this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and Thursday morning his remains were brought to this village and interred in Christ Church Cemetery.

BLACKMAN:  Mr. Frank Blackman received a telegram Wednesday morning informing him of the death of his only son [Francis Blackman] at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY]. Mr. Blackman was expecting him on a visit the day he received the dispatch. The fact is all the more sad because so unexpected.  [Buried in White Store's Evergreen Cemetery]

TURNER:  Simon Turner of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] aged 90 years, was found dead last Tuesday at a brook near his residence, where he was in the habit of going to wash.  It is supposed he was stooping over and fell, striking his face on a stone causing a concussion of the brain.

News Item

Remarkable Longevity

Many years ago, when all west of Hudson River was almost a trackless wilderness, Asa White and wife left his Vermont home and settled in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  He afterwards removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] where he resided until his death.  During his residence in Sherburne, he had seven children born unto him, all of whom are still living [in 1879] and whose ages are as follows:

Richmond White, 83; Mrs. Isabell White Merrills, 79; Dr. Devello White, 78; William White, 76; Mrs. Lavinia White Carrier, 73; Mrs. Eunice White Corbin, 69; Mrs. Dr. E.S. Lyman, 65

The aggregate ages of these seven living children, constituting all of Asa's progeny, it will be seen is five hundred and twenty-five years. All are in remarkable health for persons of such great age, and Uncle Richmond says if he has a pair of legs without rheumatism, he would be "just as young as he used to be."  All still reside in Sherburne except William who now resides in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Corbin in Bainbridge.  Dr. White is well-known as one of the most successful medical practitioners in this section of the state. The other sons are now farmers and all of the "children" are of the highest respectability and enjoy the confidence and esteem of all who know them. We doubt if a similar case of longevity in a family exists in this section foo the country.  May their circle long remain unbroken.  Chenango Telegraph.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 4, 1879

Marriages

At Hartwick [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 21st, 1879, by Rev. D. Kendall Smith of Munnsville(?), N.Y., Eugene T. Newell and Rosella Proctor both of Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

In Middlefield [Delaware Co. NY] August 27th, 1879, by Rev. W. Fry(?), Calvin T. Northrup of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], and Hattie E. Blair of Middlefield.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] august 29th, 1879, William H. Lewis aged 29 years.

Mr. Lewis was a printer and learned his trade in this office.  He was a young man of warm impulses and amiable disposition, always ready at the call of his friends to lend a helping hand in anything that interested them.  For the past two or three years he had worked in Albany from whence he came home to die.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church and died in the hope of salvation through Christ.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 18th Ambrose A. [Campbell] son of Fenimore H. and Lucinda Campbell, aged 1 year and 9 months.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 28th, Cyrenus Warren aged 79 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 1st, Lester Taylor aged 72 years.

In Middlefield [Delaware Co. NY] at the residence of her son, William D. Chase, August 28th, Elizabeth Chase aged 76 years.

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 30th, Louisa [Van Etten] wife of Eli Van Etten, aged 69 years.  she was a sufferer many years from the effects of an incurable and painful disease which she bore with fortitude and Christian resignation.

A letter dated Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 25 says:  "George Chapman, the young man mentioned in last week's issue, who met with so painful an accident, died on Friday morning, the 22d inst. from the results of his injuries, inflammation having set in."  Chapman was a former resident of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

New York Evening Post, New York City, December 1801

December 1, 1801:  Death:  At Baltimore [Maryland] Henry Sewall, Esq. of St. Mary's County.

December 2, 1801:  Death: At Alexandria [VA] Mrs. Hannah Washington, the amiable and pious widow of Corbin Washington, Esq. of Fairfax County, in the 37th year of her age.

Death:  At Cumberland Island, Georgia, on the 25th ult. Charles Jackson, Esq. son of the late General Jackson, of Massachusetts.

December 3, 1801:  Married: At Newark [NJ] on Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Griffin, Mr. Jacob Plumb to the amiable Miss Mary Canfield all of that place.

Death:  Very suddenly at Newark [NJ] last Saturday evening, in the 71st year of his age, Mr. Benjamin Johnson of Hanover.

Death:  At Elizabeth Town, on Saturday night last, at a very advanced age, Mr. David Ogden.

Death:  The same night, near Newark, very suddenly, Mr. Josiah Meeker.

Death:  At New Haven on Sunday, the 29th November, Mrs. Ann Mumford widow of the late Thomas Mumford, Esq.

December 4, 1801:  Married:  In this city [NYC] Mr. Henry Watkinson merchant to Miss Eliza Willcocks.

Married:  On Wednesday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Leonard, Mr. George T. Morford to Miss Maria Wardell both of Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

Death:  At Reading Pennsylvania, Mr. Michael Wood keeper of the Federal Inn at that place.

December 5, 1801:  Death:  At Wilmington N.C., 13th Nov. much regreted, Mrs. Hesper Willkings the amiable consort of Mr. John Willkings, merchant of that place and daughter of Mr. James Wyat of this City [NYC]

Vital Records, Delaware (1833) & Chenango (1841) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 4, 1833

Marriage

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Owin Marrin to Miss Elizabeth J. Patchel daughter of Mr. Samuel Patchel.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 11, 1833

Marriage

At Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult, by the Rev. John Graham, Mr. Benjamin O. Tuttle to Miss Rosilla Closson all of Bovina.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 18, 1833

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by Anthony M. Paine, Esq. Mr. Eli Washburn of Colchester, to Miss Lydia Gray daughter of Mr. Daniel Gray, of the former place.

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. O. Clark, Benjamin W. Niles of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Gardiner of the former place.

At Buckingham, Penn. on the 14th ult., by Ransom F. Wheeler, Esq. Mr. Oliver N. May to Miss Ruth Sands.

At the same place, on the 8th inst.by the same, Mr. Samuel G. Sands to Miss Mahala Kent.

At the same place on the 17th ult. by Esquire Poon, Mr. Humpy to Miss Hippy all of Buckingham [PA].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 25, 1833

Marriages

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 19th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Robert B. Leal of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Matilda [Barlow] daughter of Mr. William Barlow, of the former place.

At Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by the same, Mr. Thomas Myers to Miss Eunice Alvira Doolittle all of Meredith.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by the Rev. Salmon Scoute, Mr. Thomas Smith of Pine Hill [Ulster Co. NY] to Miss Billeche Beadle of Clovesville.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 6, 1841

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday the 27th ult. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Brown Tiffany of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lovinia Leach of the former place.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. L. Howard, Mr. Lewis Bryant of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Terry of the former place.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Chamberlin, Mr. William Johnson to Miss Mary Ann Randall.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 13, 1841

Marriages

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Eld. Chamberlin, Mr. Lemuel Sawtell of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amy Philips of the former place.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Abel, Mr. Nelson E. Murdock to Miss Emeline Cushman all of that town.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mrs. Mary E. Dodge wife of Mr. John Dodge, and only daughter of the Hon. Charles York, aged 21 years and about 10 months.

The deceased, very early in life, believed the Gospel and turned to the Lord.  She united with the Baptist Church in Norwich and has ever since sustained an excellent character, respected and beloved by all her acquaintances.  A general sympathy is felt with her bereaved husband and her father's family, in their early loss.  But though cut down in the bloom of youth and in the midst of prospects, the most flattering, her affectionate and afflicted husband and friends have great relief and comfort in the manner of her departure.  "The peace of God which passeth all understanding kept heart and mind through Christ Jesus."  Taking an affectionate leave of the whole family individually, she manifested clear views of the heavenly glory, an unshaken hope, perfect peace, joy unspeakable and full of glory and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.  "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again even so them also which sleep in Jesus, God will bring with him." Thess. 4, 14.

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In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Mr. Seth P. Hart aged 46 years.

In New York on Sunday morning last, Samuel H. [Barnes], only child of Mr. Samuel H. Barnes, aged one year and four months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 20, 1841

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Backus, Mr. Otheniel Arnold of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Roberts of Pittsfield, Otsego county [NY].

In Litchfield, Bradford County, Pa. on the 27th ult. by the Rev. J. Towner, Mr. Alfred Hicks of Rome [Oneida County, NY\] to Miss Mary P. Baldwin of the former place.

Death

At Little Valley, Cattaraugus County [NY] on the 3d inst. Samuel Kelsey, Esq. aged 66 years.