Vital Records, Broome (1848) & Otsego (1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 12, 1848

Deaths

In Brooklyn on Saturday morning, 1st inst. after a short illness, Susan Rockwell [Freeman] wife of Chas. P. Freeman, aged 28 years.  Also at the same place on the 5th inst., after a brief illness, Mrs Abby Rockwell aged 57 relict of the late Philo Rockwell of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].  Sister and niece of Mrs. Charles L. Robinson of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 19, 1848

Marriage

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 13th, 1848, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. David Belcher and Miss Jane Layton both of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In the town of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on Friday evening last, Mr. Ervin Wood aged about 40 years.

On Tuesday evening the 11th inst. of the croup, Fanny Amelia [Mather] youngest child of Richard and Caroline Mather of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] aged three years and five months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 26, 1848

Marriage

In this town, [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], Jan. 20th by Rev. Wm. M. DeLong, Mr. Elkana Hinckley and Miss Polly Sprague all of this town.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 5, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride's parents on the 27th ult. by Rev. Casler, Perry C. Kelly and Miss Genie L. Hewes all of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents in Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 27th, by Rev. Walter Fry, Uriah H. Bigelow to Emma E. Tripp.

At the home of the bride's mother in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 27th, by Rev. A.S. Clark of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Chas. H. Chase of Moss Springs, Davis Co., Kansas and Miss Annice Shillito of Hartwick.

Deaths

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 22d, Mrs. Dora C. Smith aged 27 years.

At Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Nov. 25th, Esther Rockwell aged 63 years.

At South Columbus N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th of heart disease, George W. Horton aged 74 years.

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Richfield Springs, Otsego Co. NY:  Dr. Horace Mauley known as one of the most noted characters in this county [Otsego Co. NY], died at Richfield Springs on the 22d ult aged 87 years.  Bailey's History of Richfield says of him:

Horace Mauley was born in the town of Norway, Herkimer County, N.Y. March 28th, 1791; followed the ordinary employments of his father's farm and attended school until the age of nineteen, when he commenced the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Ayres of East Canada Creek, town of Manheim [Herkimer Co. NY], which he continued several years and finally graduated at Fairfield Medical College in the winter of 1814-15.  He served for a time in the army as Assistant Surgeon.

In the year 1816 Dr. Mauley located at Monticello in the town of Richfield for the practice of medicine and surgery.  He devoted himself to his profession with characteristic zeal and assiduity and in a few months found himself enjoying the rich reward of an extensive and lucrative business.  In 1820, he bought an acre of land embracing what is now the Manley Spring on the ground of the Spring House for which he paid $75 and erected a dwelling home for his family.  He proceeded at once to prepare the Spring for public use.  the Spring soon began to attend public attention, but the duties of his profession requiring his attention, the doctor sold his property, including the Spring, to a Mr. Chase and purchased the land recently occupied by him, a short distance to the east of the Spring on the south side of Main Street.  He leaves one son and three daughters.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 30, 1878

Marriages

AVERY - SAFTENBERGER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on 20th Oct. by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Wm. L. Avery of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Saftenberger of Norwich.

BROWN - FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles F Brown to Miss Lilian Foote.

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Double Wedding

The marriage of Mr. Ira E. Briggs of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] to Miss Mame Hosely of this village [Friendship, Allegany Co. NY], on Wednesday the 16th inst. was an event of delightful interest not alone to the contracting parties, but to all classes of our citizens.  The occasion received additional interest in the marriage at the same time of the brother of the bridegroom, Rev. E.R.D. Briggs a popular young clergyman of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Laura Arnold of McDonough, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R.W VanSchoick of Scranton, who framed the ritual in such a manner that both couples were joined in the bonds of holy matrimony in the same service.  H.A. Briggs a brother of the bridegrooms and about eighty invited guests were present, all seeming to vie with each other in showering upon the newly wedded couples their heartiest congratulations and blessings.

The dinner was tastefully spread and was indeed a most sumptuous repast reflecting great credit upon the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Hosley, who spared no pains to make the affair what it deserved to be, the event of the season.  It will not be deemed invidious for me to way that not in years has a marriage taken place in this community where the bride has been the recipient of such universal esteem and affection as Miss Hosley.  She enters her new relation in life carrying the best wishes and prayers of all our people.

The bridal party left on the 3 o'clock P.M. eastern bound train for a visit to New york, Scranton and Philadelphia.  Friendship N.Y. Register

Deaths

BROWN:  In Westerly, R.I., Oct. 17th, Mr. Dudley Brown, Jr., formerly of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] aged 47 years.

MORGAN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 17th, Mrs. Emeline Morgan, aged 70 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 7, 1878

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Frank Wood, Jr. of Preston to Miss Louisa L. Hall of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY]

MOORE - SMALL:  Thursday evening, a wedding characterized by a quiet elegance and exceeding good taste, occurred at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 924 Indiana Avenue, the high contracting parties being Miss Ada W. Small, daughter of Edward A. Small, and William H. Moore of the law firm of Small & Moore.  The ceremony was happily performed at seven o'clock by the Rt. Rev. Charles Edward Cheney, D.D. in accordance with the usage of the Reformed Episcopal Church, Mr. John B. Knight and Mr. J.H. Moore, brother of the groom, acting as ushers.  The nuptials were witnessed only by the more immediate friends.  The presents were numerous and costly and were a fitting testimonial of the high esteem in which the bride is held by her friends.  A magnificent supper was served by a fashionable caterer.  Mr. and Mrs. Moore left at nine o'clock for the East.  The festivities of the occasion were continued with music and dancing until a reasonably late hour.  Chicago Saturday Evening Herald, Nov. 2.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th, Mrs. Mary M. [Macksey] wife of Thomas Macksey, aged 28 years.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  An infant child of Charles Clark died last Wednesday.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 9, 1878

Death

On the 24th ult, Mrs. Arthur Cassart of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] left her baby alone in the sitting room for a few minutes, and when she returned found it enveloped in flames.  It had crept to the stove and with a shaving set itself on fire.  It died four hours after. Chronicle

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 7, 1878

Marriage

A large number gathered at the Baptist Church on Tuesday morning last to witness the marriage of Mary [Bennett] daughter of Elihu Bennett, Esq. of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] and Mr. Abner Leonard.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Luman Yale.  The bride was very richly dressed in white and looked very pretty as the young couple advanced to the altar and took upon themselves the marriage vows.  Mary has hosts of friends who wish her much happiness in her wedded life and that she may enjoy a pleasant bridal tour.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 6, 1878

Marriage

GEE - PALMER:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Port Crane, N.Y., Nov. 3, 1878, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. H.B. Gee and Miss Ella Palmer both of Port Crane, N.Y.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 9, 1878

Marriages

WHEELER - SMITH:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Joseph A. Wheeler, and Miss Emma M. (Smith] daughter of John L. Smith Esq. all of Greene.

BYERS - BARNES:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Samuel J. Byers and Mrs. Saarah M. Barnes both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

GROSS - McMORAN:  At the home of the bride, Oct. 30th, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Geo. G. Gross and Miss Mary G. [McMoran] daughter of Mr. D. McMoran, all of Greene.

PULTZ - LAMB:  At the Free Baptist Parsonage in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 4, by Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Elmer Pultz and Miss Florence M. Lamb of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

HILL - Tuttle:  At the Free Baptist Parsonage in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 4 by Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Edwin J . Hill of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Estelle J. Tuttle of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

PALMER - BAILEY:  At the Guilford House in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday Nov. 6th by the Rev. W.D.L. Wilson, Mr. James B. Palmer of Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Rosa Bailey daughter of Samuel Bailey, Esq. of Sidney Plains, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

ALEXANDER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 3d, Mrs. Sarah [Alexander] wife of Jackson Alexander, aged 63 years and 6 months.

SMITH:  In Newark Valley [Tioga Co. NY], Oct. 27th, Mr. Joel Smith aged 97 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

PRESTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 26th Mr. William Z. Preston, aged 70 years.

ALDRICH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5, 1878, Marilda Aldrich aged 90 years, 3 months and 18 days.

MOREY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 8, Florence May Morey, daughter of George and Rhoda Morey, aged 1 year and 10 months.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Burt Bliss' son aged about 12 years, died Wednesday mornign at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Christian of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] an aged lady, died on Wednesday morning.

News Item

A Jamaica (L.I.) tombstone has an inscription as follows: "Here lieth the body of Lewis Gald, Esq. who died on the 22d day of September 1737, aged 70.  He was born at Montpelier in France, which place he left for his religion and settled on this island, where, in the great earthquake, 1672, he was swallowed up, and by the wonderful providence of God, by a second shock, was thrown out into the sea, where he continued swimming until he was taken up by a boat and thus miraculously preserved.  He afterward lived in great reputation and died universally lamented."

Vital Records, Otsego & Chenango Counties, NY (1878)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 20, 1878

Marriage

At No. 2 Queen's Place, Renfrow, Scotland, on the 26th ult by the Rev. David Neilson, Donald Watson, merchant, to Miss Mary Parish oldest daughter of Ephriam Parish, farmer, New York.  Glasgo Herald

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] December 17, Miss Jennie Watkins aged 18 years.

Joseph Young a native of Otsego County [NY] and a former resident of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], died at Battle Creek, Mich, Nov. 15, aged 86 years.  For half a century he had been a deacon in the Congregational Church, but in his old age espoused the cause of the Seventh Day Adventists.

William R. Allen second son of the late Samuel Allen, died at his residence on 11th street on Wednesday afternoon of this week at about one o'clock.  He had been suffering from Bright's disease of the kidneys for several months, and for some weeks past was confined to the house.   Mr. Allen was appointed by Gov. Hartranft sealer of weights and measures for this district some time since but owing to the failure of health was unable to enter upon the duties of his office.  His age was 32 years, 11 months and nine days.  He leaves a wife and two children.  The funeral took place at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Honesdale Herald

Otsdawa, Otsego Co. NY:  The funeral service of the son of Peter Livingston were held at the First Christian Church last Monday.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 7, 1878

Marriages

PARKER - CLOSE:  At the residence of the bride in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday morning, Nov. 6th, by Rev. A. Parker, of Greene, Mr. Merritt S. Parker of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Emily Close of Norwich.

STILES - DANIELS:  At the residence of Marion Aldrich in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 30th, by Rev. Allen A. Jones, Mr. Samuel Stiles to Adelia Ann Daniels both of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

NICHOLS - DANIELS:  At the home of the bride's father, Merritt Daniels, Esq in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Eli J. Nichols to Miss Mary E. Daniels, both of McDonough.

LEFEVRE - FLYNN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 28th, by Rev. Father Ludden, Mr. Arthur LeFevre to Miss Maggie Flynn both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

LAWRENCE - SHERWOOD:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 15th by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, Mr. Orson A. Lawrence of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Sherwood of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

HILL - AVERY:  In Ararat, Pa Oct. 16th by Rev. C.S.  Marvin, Mr. Marshall G. Hill of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rubie E .Avery of the former place.

Deaths

WESCOTT:  At the residence of her son-in-law E.T. Hayes in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Mrs. Sally Wescott widow of the late Charles Wescott, aged 78 years.

MALLOY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, Katie P. [Malloy] wife of Frank Malloy, aged 20 years and 10 months.

ROCK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 2d, Kittie [Rock] daughter of Wilbur F. and Ellen Rock, aged 1 year and 2 months.

BURDEN:  At Beaver Meadow, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 21st, Lydia W. [Burden] relict of Ira Burden and daughter of the late GW. Wolcott, aged 48 years.

DUNCAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Lydia May [Duncan] daughter of Chauncey and Lucy Duncan, aged 1 year and 10 days.

MARVIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 26th, Mr. Jehial Marvin, aged 61 years.

WATSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Mr. Ira Watson aged 85 years 1 month and 5 days.

TYLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Mr. Harry Tyler, aged 87 years.

McCALL:  In Sayre, Pa. Oct. 30th, Miss Eliza Smith McCall aged 42 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

DAVIDSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Mary B. Davidson aged 67 years.

RICHER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d, Mrs. Sabrina Richer aged 72 years, 11 months and 15 days.

KNAPP:  In Oshkosh, Wis. Oct. 1st, Mrs. Betsy Knapp wife of Daniel B. Knapp, formerly of Sherburne. [Chenango Co. NY]

BABCOCK:  Miss Caroline Babcock of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] died last Wednesday.  She has been partly paralyzed for a number of years.  During the last eight weeks and four days of her life she has tasted nothing but water, except on two occasions, once a little water gruel and once a few blackberries and those remained on her stomach only a few minutes.

BOUTON:  Dea. Nathan Bouton one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY] died on the 26th ult. aged 76 years.

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SIMONS:  At her residence in Dassell, Minn., October 23d, 1878, of consumption, Mrs. Emily L. [Simons] wife of P. Simons in her 37th year.  Deceased was a daughter of Charles R Breed of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY]

Mrs. Simons was born in Norwich, N.Y. in August 1841, and resided there until grown to womanhood.  In September 1863 she was married to Mr. Parker Simons.  In 1868 they came t o Minnesota and in 1869 they moved to Dassell, in which place she has made her home until her untimely end.

Mrs. Simons was a woman who, for her many estimable qualities had gathered hordes of warm friends around her, who will deeply mourn her loss from among them. She leaves three children to mourn the loss of a loving mother's care, a husband to miss the companionship of an ever kind and dutiful wife and her loss to the community in which she lived will be felt for years.  Her remains were brought to this place for interment and the funeral services held at the Episcopal church on Wednesday last.  Litchfield (Minn.) News Ledger

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DEFOY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Richard N. DeFoy, aged 11 years.

Between twelve and one o'clock on Tuesday last, Richard N. DeFoy, a bright lad aged eleven years, son of Alexander DeFoy, residing near the D.L.&W. freight depot, came to his death by the careless handling of a pistol.  He had just returned from school and was playing with a pistol which he pointed over his shoulder, playfully asking a girl present if he should shoot her.  In lowering the pistol, the hammer by some means caught in the collar of his coat, the weapon exploded, and the bullet entered the left side of his neck, cutting off a blood vessel.  With the exclamation, "I am shot," he fell into the arms of his sister, and almost immediately expired. Coroner Avery held an inquest on Tuesday afternoon and the jury returned a verdict of accidental shooting.  The father of the lad is absent in Colorado and his mother, who is at present in Canada, has been telegraphed to. This is but another of the almost daily warnings against allowing children to handle the deadly pistol.

News Item

Beecher in Uniform

The New York Sun thus notices Mr. Beecher's first appearance as chaplain of a Brooklyn militia regiment:

Capt. Henry Ward Beecher, in full uniform, dashed up to the armory entrance at 2:30 in the afternoon, riding a spirited roan horse.  He was accompanied by Staff Surgeon Watt and two others of the colonel's staff.  He handed his reins to his hostler and passed into the armory. As he appeared in sight of the soldiers, they hammered the floor with their guns and the band stuck up Aimee's favorite song, "Pretty as a Picture."  Mr. Beecher wore a cocked plush hat, over which danced a heavy black plume.  One side of the hat was fastened up with a rosette, the other with a beaded velvet cross. The crown was encircled with a silk cord with gold knobs for ends.  A high-breasted black coat to military cut, black pantaloons, corded with velvet and mouse-colored gloves completed the dress.  Mr. Beecher wore a Captain's epaulets and carried a showy sword at his side.  His iron-gray curling locks, which seemed to have been treated to pomade, hung over his coat collar.  Capt. Watson, of Company G, which is known at the Plymouth Chruch Company, took Mr. Beecher to see them in their fresh equipments.

After the inspection of the soldiers, Gen. Woodward commanded the staff and non-commissioned officers to form in line.  Capt. Beecher formed in line with the staff officers, submitted with satisfaction to the glance of Gen. Woodward over his uniform and when dismissed, like his brother officers, he saluted his military superior and frisked off to another part of the armory.  The muster showed 493 men in line, 90 absent, and a total roll of 583, which is a gain over 1877 of 161, and a gain over those present in 1877 of 107.

The regiment, after inspection, made a tour of the city.  The band was at its head.  Capt. Beecher rode with the staff officers behind the Colonel, his portly form seated queerly in his saddle.  New York Sun

Henry Ward Beecher - Wikipedia

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1849 & 1878)

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 1, 1849

Marriage

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. Hiram Maine, Mr. Ira H. Tanner of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Soule of the former place.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 15, 1849

Marriages

At the Residence of Colonel Prentiss, in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 10th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Miller, of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Horace Lathrop, Esq. to Nancy B. Shankland.

In this village on the 10th inst. by the Rev. G. W. Gates, Russell  Miller of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Cassandana Hamlin of Manlius, Onondaga County [NY].

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Moses Jaques, Esq., Stephen O. Seymour of Albion, Oswego Co. [NY] to Adeline M. Filley of Winfield, Herkimer Co. [NY]

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. S. H. Batten, Mr. John C. Graves to Miss Mary Keyes all of Cooperstown.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 22, 1849

Marriages

At the Otsego Hotel in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. S.H. Battin, Mr. Squire Smith to Miss Sophia Mason, both of Norwich, Chenango County [NY].

At the Rectory in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst., by the same, Mr. John Sheldon to Miss Charlotte Cummings.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. James T. Morse to Miss Abigail S. Mosher, both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] July 1st, by the Rev. J. Davis, Mr. John Green of Richmondville [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss E. Lowell of Seward, Schoharie Co. [NY].

In the same place, Aug. 9th, by the same, Mr. Almon Chase to Miss Pruda Bostwick, both of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Aug. 12th, by the same, Mr. E.S. Brown to Miss R.R. Boorn, both of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY]

Sept. 12th, by the same, Mr. Ellis S. Bennett to Miss Amanda M. Bloodgood all of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Sept. 12th, by the same, Mr. Selah Boott of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Harriet Metcalf of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

In Canandaigua [Ontario Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the Rev. A.B. Beach, James F. Dean of Laurens, Otsego County [NY] to Harriette A. [Benjamin] daughter of Orson Benjamin, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th instant, Mr. Lafayette Clyde aged 37 years and 1 month.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, nY, September 29, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th inst. by the Rev. Mr. McHarg, Wm. F. Wright Esq. of St. Louis, to Emma F. [Beebee] daughter of the late Washington Beebee of Cooperstown.

In Zion Church, Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. A.B. Beach, Mr. William A. Morris to Miss Jane Elizabeth [Morris] daughter of Jacob W. Morris, Esq.

Deaths

In Otsego (Metcalf Hill) [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Eleazer Hale aged 79 years.

In Otsego (Pierstown) [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Constant Sherman aged 62 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 13, 1878

Marriage

Milford, Otsego Co. NY:  On Monday eve, Dec. -?-, Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Pratt of this village, celebrated the 20th anniversary of their wedding.  Over 100 invitations were extended, most of which were accepted.  Among the guests we noticed Hon. David Wilber and lady, and Hon. John Eddy and lady.  An address of congratulations was delivered by Rev. S.C. Van Camp, the family's pastor, who in appropriate words conveyed the best wishes of their numerous friends.  After the address, he presented a handsome diamond ring to Mr. Pratt, who placed it upon the finger of his lady.  Prayer was offered b Rev. A.H. Richarson, who invited Divine blessing upon the parents and their three sons who stood by them during the ceremony.  Several valuable presents testified the find feelings of the visitors, among which were several handsome sets of china, fruit and tea service.  During the evening a lavish display of refreshments were served, characteristic of the generosity of the bride and bridegroom.  It was an occasion of great interest and enjoyment.  Everyone appeared happy, no more so than our esteemed friends, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, who always give a hearty welcome to their friends and who in return enjoy the confidence and affection of the entire village.  May every blessing be theirs in the future as in the past, and each year more thoroughly qualify them for a reunion in yon heavenly home.

Last Wednesday evening, a large party assembled by invitation at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Carr near Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] to witness the marriage ceremony of their daughter Miss Fannie Carr and Mr. John Hackley of the same town.  The couple received numerous presents from friends in attendance.  The ceremonies were performed by Rev. S.M. Cook of this place.

Death

Otsdawa, Otsego Co. NY:  The funeral services of Abner Brand were held at the residence of the deceased yesterday.

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Madison (1972 Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 3, 1930

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 24th ultimo, by John M. Landon, Esq., Mr. Jeremiah Marvin of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Jane Lake of the former place.

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, of a lingering consumption, Mr. John Leal, aged 28 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 10, 1830

Marriage

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by the Reverend Mr. Fisher, Mr. Greene Moore to Miss Mary Denio both of this town. [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 17, 1830

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th instant, by John M. Landon, Esq. Mr. James Campbell of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Lake of the former place.

Death

On the 12th instant at his residence near Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY], Doct. Richard Daniel Waudey in the 53d year of his age.  He was a native of England.  He has resided in that place for the last ten years, during which time he has distinguished himself as a man of talent in his profession, and a gentleman.  He was a man of great research and observation and intimately acquainted with philosophy and history.  His loss will be sincerely felt by his acquaintance and deeply lamented by his widow, who was his only relative mourner.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] in this county, on the 25th ultimo, Anna Putnam aged 10 years, after a short illness of four days.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 24, 1830

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th instant by Asa Grant, Esq. Mr. Levi Warren to Miss Anna Orr all of Andes.

Death

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th instant, of consumption, Mr. Hezekiah Treadwell, aged 44 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 31, 1830

Marriage

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th instant by James Cowan, Esq. Mr. Alexander Shaw of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], late of the city of New York, daughter of James Lenox, of Bovina.

Democrat Union, Oneida, NY, July 18, 1872

Marriages

MOOSE - SACKETT:  At the house of the bride's grandmother, at Oneida Lake [Madison Co. NY], July 3(?), by the Rev. Daniel Moose, his son, Jefferson Moose and Miss Aggie Sackett.  After the many happy congratulations of friends, refreshments and other incidentals common to such occasions, the happy pair started for Rome, where they spent the Fourth with friends, celebrating the Independence of the States, and the glorious union of hearts.  Fame, fortune and friends attend them.

ADAMS - TUCKERMAN:  At the Baptist Parsonage in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], July 11, by Rev. S.S. Bidwell, Mr. Wm. D. Adams of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Ada E. Tuckerman of Chittenango Falls [Madison Co. NY].

SANTEE - TORREY:  In Lenox, July 4, at the bride's father's by Rev. L.E. Swan, F.E. Santee and Alice Torrey.

COON - TAYLOR:  In Bridgeport [Madison Co. NY], July 4, by Rev. D.D. Lowell, Mr. Charles F. Coon and Miss Ruth Taylor both of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].

DAMON - FREEBORN:  In New Woodstock, June 26, by Rev. A. ReLoy, Eddie S. Damon and Mary Freeborn both of New Woodstock.

MAINE - KEELER:  In Perryville [Madison Co. NY], July 2, by Rev. E.F.  Maine, Mr. Paul S. Maine and Miss Florence A. Keeler, both of Perryville.

BUSH - WENTWORTH:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 2 by Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Ira L. Bush and Miss Mary J. Wentworth both of Union Valley, N.Y. [Cortland Co. NY]

BROOKS - WILCOXSON:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 2, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. L.G. Brooks of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY], and Miss Mary E. Wilcoxson of Eaton.

Pratts Hollow, Madison Co. NY:  We are pleased to announce this week the marriage of Tine Berry and Miss Charity Thurston.  On Monday evening they held a reception at a relative of the bride's.

Deaths

CONINE:  In Preble [Cortland Co. NY], July 6, Mrs. Mary J. [Conine] wife of S.M. Conine and daughter of David and Gertrude Kilts, aged 28 years.

PAYSON:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 14, Allen [Payson] only son of H.F. and S.M. Payson, of Poughkeepsie N.Y. [Dutchess Co.] aged 4 months.

HODGE:  In Knoxville, Sunday July 7, Frederick Hodge, Sen. an old and respected resident of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], in the 80th year of his age.

BARSTOW:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] July 15, very suddenly of spotted fever, Deette C. [Barstow] wife of John Barstow of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and daughter of Lewis and Sarah Watters, of Earlville, aged 24 years.

WILCOX:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 6, an infant daughter of Rev. A.J. and Phebe Wilcox, aged 3 months.

GRANT:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], June 26, Capt. Geo. Grant a prominent citizen of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] in the 73d year of his age.

BURDICK: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] July 9, Miss Mary A. Burdick aged 21 years.

CLEVELAND:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] July 6, Miss Lottie Cleveland aged 25 years and 6 months.

DORRANCE:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] July 2, Mary [Dorrance] widow of the late Dr. John Dorrance and mother of D.G. Dorrance in the 90th year of her age.

CRAVER:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], July 6, Phillip Craver aged 68 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Randallville, Madison Co. NY:  One of our old friends and neighbors, widow of Daniel Ladd, died a few days since.  She was in the ninety-second year of her age and retained her reason to the last.

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CLOCK:  At her home near Ridgeville [Madison Co. NY], May 4, 1871, Mrs. Newton J. Clock, aged 31 years.

Mrs. Clock's amiable disposition and kind Christian character won her many friends in our community, and sadly indeed will she be missed in the circles where she so often met.  Her hand was ever ready to help the needy and her kind words of comfort were cheering to the afflicted.  Her disease was inflammatory rheumatism which lasted but a few weeks during which time she suffered extremely, but without a murmur, often saying to her friends, and especially to her husband:  "It is all right; I am willing to die."  At the same time expressing great anxiety for him and their little boy, who was so soon to be without a mother's care. She was characterized by all those womanly graces which so endear a companion and a mother, being affectionately devoted to her husband's interests and comfort, helping to bear the burdens, lessen the cares, and sharing with him the joys of life, making home the most pleasant and happy spot on earth.  Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of people and it was really an affecting scene to witness.  That vast assembly almost without an exception shed the sympathizing tear with the relatives whose hearts were wrung with anguish, sorrowing for one whose life was so full of promise. At the close of the services the following lines, written by a friend, were read by the officiating clergyman, Rev. D. Moose.

Gone from our embrace is our loved one, / Gone from our home and our love, / To rest in the arms of our Saviour / In the realms of glory above.

No more will her bright smile of gladness / Welcome the friends once so dear, / Today their hearts throb with sadness, / While weeping they bend o'er her bier.

Empty today is the casket, / No bright gem it contains, / While in Heaven it is shining in splendor, / Here nothing but ashes remains.

Yet sweet is the hope that we cherish / In this hour of sorrow and pain, / In a world where death enters never, / We shall meet dear Eliza again.

Vital Records, Madison (1813) & Otsego (1869) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 8, 1813

One Cent Reward

Left my employ on the 28 inst. an indented apprentice, named Erastus Baldwin All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on penalty of the law.  D. Day.  Cazenovia, September 3d, 1813

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 1, 1869

Death

A sad accident occurred in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 20th.  Miss Emeline Dunbar aged 21 years, who was living in the family of Soloman Billings, started with his horse and wagon to visit her mother.  On reaching Collins Brook, the bridge was found to be so defective that she attempted to ford the stream, which was swollen by the recent rains.  The water at the point where she attempted to cross was about 4-1/2 feet deep.  It is supposed that the wagon was swept away by the rapid current and overturned, throwing her into the water.  The horse was discovered soon after with the broken thills attached, which led to a search for the poor girl, but the body was not found until Sunday morning, when it was discovered about half a mile below the bridge, where it had floated and lodged.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 8, 1869

Marriages

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] November 27th by Rev. W. L. Thorpe, Rev. A.E. Daniels of Morris [Otsego co. NY] to Mrs. Eliza Howe of Cooperstown.

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 1st, by Rev. O.K. Crosby, William H. Morse of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Ida Doolittle of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 15, 1869

Marriages

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] December 5th, by Rev. R.W. Peebles, John Dewar to Miss Luna Bennett all of Oneonta.

November 20th by Rev. C.M. Livingston, Joseph E. Tobey  to Miss Emma L. Cole.

Also, by the same, Alfred T. Wallin to Miss Ida M. Cole, daughter of Richard S. Cole, Esq. Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 7th, by Rev. C.E. Peake, Mr. Jared Burdict to Miss Helen Birdsall all of Otego.

Death

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 10th, Mary E. [Davos] oldest daughter of luther J. Davis, aged 13 years, 7 months.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 22, 1869

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 19th, Rhoda [Garlick] wife of D.W. Garlick.  Her remains were taken to Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

On Thursday the 2d inst. as Milton Taylor of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] was felling trees, assisted by an Irishman by name John Conklin, in his employ, the Irishman, met with an accident that caused his death.  Both stood on the same side of the tree chopping, Taylor reaching the center first.  He told the Irishman that the tree would fall down the hill and to slip back by him, but instead of doing as told he started down the hill and was struck on the back and thigh by a limb of the falling tree.  He lived only a few hours after the accident.  Conklin came to this county a little over two years ago, and was a good, steady, moral young man and much respected in his neighborhood.  Republican & Democrat.

Died on the 15th inst. at Mr. Geo. Benjamin's in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], Martha L. [Carlton] wife of James L. Carlton of Bath, Steuben Co., N.Y.  Mr. Carlton and wife were visiting in this vicinity, having one infant child with them.  A disease which had been lurking in her system, was developed while here and resulted in death.  The deceased was known her in her early days as M.L. Wellman.  She married Thos. Gardner and after his death, married Mr. Carlton.  Known but to be beloved, she leaves several children and stepchildren to mourn with Mr. Carlton and a large circle of friends her departure. The undersigned offered prayer and made some remarks appropriate to the occasion on Thursday eve at the house of Mr. Benjamin, where a company of the relatives and friends had assembled.  Friday morning Mr. Carlton started with the dead body of his wife and his living infant for his home.  May god be his comfort and prepare the stricken ones to bear this great bereavement.  O.K. Crosby.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 29, 1869

Marriages

At the residence of Thurlow Folts, in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 1st by Rev. N.S. Rulison, Edwin Thresher to Hattie N. Folts all of Morris.

Dec. 16th at the residence of the bride's father, R.B. Hume, Esq. by Rev. S.I. McKee, Geo. O. Robinson to Miss Jennie E. Hume, all of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].