Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1849

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 3, 1849

Death of Wells B. Hammond, Esq.

We are called to the painful duty of announcing the sudden death of Wells S. Hammond, Esq. of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], son of the Hon. Jabez Hammond, whilst on a professional visit to this city.  He expired on Sunday morning at Stanwix Hall under a paralytic attack with which he was seized early in the morning, whilst in bed - or immediately on rising - which left him in a state of partial insensibility, form which no attention or treatment could avail to relieve him.  He survived but a few hours.

It is seldom that death comes in a form more harrowing to the feelings of relatives and friends, or so well calculated to move in their behalf the public sensibilities.  A friend who knew Mr. Hammond well and who is among those who deeply deplore his untimely death, sends us the following account of the painful circumstances attending it, with a brief tribute to his sterling qualities, professional attainments and personal worth.

"Mr. Hammond came to this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY] last Thursday on professional business and stopped at Stanwix Hall.  He retired on Saturday night about 11 o'clock, apparently in good health. At about 6 o'clock in the morning, the gentleman who slept in the adjoining room (Hon. Gideon Hard) heard some person groaning as if in distress.  Mr. Hard knocked on the door which led from his room into the one occupied by Mr. Hammond, but receiving no response and the groaning having ceased, he retired.  But soon he heard the same sound of distress again.  He then rang his own bell and called a waiter and sent for Mr. Rogers, the proprietor, who immediately forced the door and found Mr. Hammond lying on the floor and almost speechless.  Doctors McNaughton and Cogswell were immediately called in and every effort made to restore him to consciousness, but in vain.  He lingered about an hour and expired."

"It is supposed that he had a paralytic fit which nearly deprived him at once both of speech and the use of his limbs.  He was heard to speak several times, though quite indistinctly.  One half of his body, or rather one side, and also his tongue, seemed to be perfectly paralyzed.  He died about 10 A.M."

"Mr. Hammond was about 32 years old and was the only son of the Hon Jabez D. Hammond, the well-known author.  His death will be severely felt, not only in his native town and village, but throughout that county in which he was extensively known and highly esteemed.  He was a young gentleman of the highest order of talents and of great promise in his profession and he will long be remembered for his many virtues and amiable qualities by those who knew him best."

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 10, 1849

Marriages

On Thursday, the 8th inst. in Christ Church [Cooperstown, Otsego co. NY] by Rev. Stephen H. Battin, Henry Frederick Phinney to Caroline Martha [Cooper] daughter of James Fenimore Cooper.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by the Rev. J.A. Bartlett, Mr. Lewis L. Bundy of Port Byron, Cayuga County [NY] to Miss Cynthia A. Luther of Hartwick, youngest daughter of Moses Luther Esq. of the former place.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Seth Gregory, Mr. Geo. Weatherspoon to Miss Catharine Van Horn both of the former place.

In the same place on the 7th inst. by the Rev. R.G. Toles Mr. Edwin Luke to Miss Lucretia Stone all of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 17, 1840

Marriage

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th instant, by Rav D.C. Tomlinson, F.B. Carpenter Esq. to Miss N. Loraine Gunn both of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday evening 13th inst. in the 48th year of her age, after a lingering illness, Nancy W. [Phinney] wife of Elihu Phinney.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. Miss Maranda Genter aged 22 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 24, 1849

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.T. Wright, Mr. J.D. Chaffee of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Maria L. Wilcox of Milford.

Death

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday, the 22d inst. Mrs. Parmelia Bingham, relict of King Bingham, deceased, in the 63d year of her age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 3, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday, the 30th ult. by the Rev. D.W. Bristol, Mr. Henry Elwell of Otsego to Miss Angeline Martin of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

By the same, on the 27th inst. Mr. Theodore Marvin to Miss M.E. Stewart, both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by Rev. Mr. Bartlett, Mr. James P. Downs of South Columbia [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Mary B. Austie of the former place.

Death

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] of lingering consumption, Mrs. Wealthy [Deming] wife of colonel Eri Demming, on the morning of the 5th inst. in the 49th year of her age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 10, 1849

Marriages

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 8th by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. S.C. Boorn of East Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laura Brooks of Westford [Otsego Co. NY]

Also, in the same place, by the same, Feb. 28th, William P. Kingsley of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Harriet Milks of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. of consumption, Abby [Arnold] wife of Benjamin Arnold in the 56th year of her age.

Vital Records, Delaware (1827) & Broome (1839) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 14, 1827

Death 

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Sally Vaughn wife of Mr. John Vaughn, in the 28th year of her age.  The death of Mrs. Vaughn is one of the many instances of mortality which should be considered not only as a private but a public loss.  In her the engaging qualities of a wife, a companion, a mother, and a neighbor, were blended with the utmost harmony.  But the most distinguishing trait in her character was her firm and unvaried attachment to the cause of her Divine Master. She bore her long and painful illness with a calmness and submission which the Christian only knows. She ever manifested the most cheerful willingness to depart and be with Christ, and with the most perfect composure resigned her spirit into the hands of her Redeemer. 

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 28, 1827

Death

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th inst. Mrs. Sarah Stewart consort of Mr. Nathaniel Stewart, Sen. in the 35th year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 5, 1827

Marriage

In New York on the 28th ultimo by the Rev. Mr. Hart, Mr. M.M. Noah to Miss Rebecca Jackson all of that city.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 12, 1827

Elopement

Whereas my wife Orilla [Lowden] has left my bed and board without my content and without any cause or provocation on my part.  I therefore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I shall not pay any debts of her contract after this date.  James S. Lowden, Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 6, 1827

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 19, 1827

Death

In this village [Catskill, Greene Co. NY] on Sunday the 9th inst. Mr. Richard Field joint editor of this paper, aged 26 years.  An industrious citizen, a good citizen, and an honest man, he was universally respected while in the more private walks of life he discharged the offices of an affectionate relative and a faithful friend.  His character was of that unobtrusive kind which makes no very bold impression upon the casual observer, but which endears itself to the hearts of those more intimately acquainted with its excellencies  He died with full confidence in that Redeemer whose blood washes away the sins of those who trust in him, and in the hope of a brighter resurrection he has gone to that land where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.  Catskill Recorder.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 26, 1827

Marriage

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 30th by Darius Smith Esq of Masonville, Master Peter Smith aged 17 to Miss. Be... Evelsion both of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 11, 1839

Marriages

On the 31st ult by the Rev. Solon Stocking, Mr. Jeremiah Wilber to Miss Joanna Wilder.

On the 9th inst. by the same, Mr. Anson Pope to Miss Saphronia Brown all of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At Wilmington, Delaware on the 2d instant, Hezekiah Niles, Esq. Late of Baltimore and well known as editor and proprietor for many years of "Nile's Register."

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 14, 1839

Marriage

At Owego, Tioga County [NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. White, J.K. Rugg Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Stella A. [Platt] daughter of Wm. Platt, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Sibyl Niles aged 64 years.

News Item

Election Day Murder

On Tuesday evening last, in the village of Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] after the result of the election was known, the successful party celebrated their victory in a chamber of the public house where the election was held, by drinking and carousing in the most boisterous manner.  Some three or four of the opposite party, it seems, from curiosity or some other motive also went into the room.  As soon as they were noticed, the order was given "out with the Whigs," when the rioters seized a man by the name of Arnold Horton, who in obedience to the order, was in the act of retiring, and threw him head foremost over the bannisters.  His back, and several of the vertebra of the neck were broken by the fall. He was taken up for dead, but afterwards recovered his senses and survived the injuries received three days.  Strange as it may seem, the actors in this tragedy continued their rioting, even after they supposed Horton was dead; marched through the streets, shouting and huzzaing, until a late hour.  As the coroner's jury have not yet rendered their verdict and as the matter ill undoubtedly be investigated by the proper authorities, we refrain for the present, from further remark. The deceased we learn was a respectable, industrious, hard-working citizen and has left a wife and eight small children to mourn his untimely death.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 18, 1839: The Courier says, "the murder (as the Whig papers are determined to call it) at Greene, turns out to be a fatal accident and nothing more, with strict adherence to facts, can be made of it."

Now what are the facts? The verdict of the coroner's jury, which we annex, and the testimony of the witnesses, furnish a reply:

The jurors "do say upon their oaths, that a certain person or certain persons to them unknown, on the fifth day of March inst. at the hour of about seven o'clock in the evening of the same day, with force and arms at the house of Philo Calender in the village of Greene in and upon the body of the aforesaid Arnold Horton, then and there feloniously and violently made an assault, and forced him from the ball room of said house so as to cause him to fall over the stair railing upon the stairs into the hall below. which fall occasioned such wounds, injuries and fractures as to cause his death."

Ebenezer McCormick, a witness testified, "that he was in the room during the evening; that someone moved to put all the Whigs out of the room.  Someone clinched Horton who was standing on the east side of the room saying, "you are a damned Whig and must go out of here."  He was forced to the door by a number of persons, rapidly.  Witness heard someone say that "they have thrown him downstairs; he is a damned Whig and hope he is dead."  Witness heard him fall.  The crowd came back and commenced their huzzes."

Several other witnesses made oath to the same facts, and they were corroborated by the dying words of the victim of the outrage.  No wonder then that the Courier wishes to change the responsibility and impute to accident the result of a deliberate design.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 21, 1839

Marriage

In Conklin on the 10th inst. by Henry B. Smith, Esq. Mr. George S. Shannon to Miss Electa C. Chamberlain all of Conklin [Broome Co. NY].

Death

Recently in Windsor, Broome Co. N.Y. Capt. James Knox in the 87th year of his age.

Capt. Knox was a soldier during the whole of the Revolution and was for some years attached to the Lifeguard of the Commander in Chief, of which he was a Sergeant.  On retiring from the army, he received the warm testimonials of Gen. Washington for his fidelity and courage.  Capt. Knox was one of the first settlers in the now town of Windsor, whither he came soon after the close of the war.  He was the first Captain of the militia in this section of Broome Co.  Capt. Knox was probably the last survivor of that memorable band who stood around the Commander in Chief in the perilous times which "tried men's souls."  He was a pure republican, a warm patriot, and an honest man.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 28, 1839

Death

At Grovesville, Illinois, on the 22d ult. Mr. Alonzo C. Bacon formerly of this village [Binghamton Broome Co. NY] aged about 30 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 4, 1839

Marriage

In the town of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult by Josiah West, Jr. Esq. Mr. Perry Heath of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Jane Conklin of the former place.

Vital Records, Delaware (1827) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 5, 1827

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co., NY] on the 18th ult. of typhus fever, Eleanor [North] wife of Benjamin North, Esquire, in the 40th year of her age.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th ult. Miss Margaret M. Stewart, aged 22 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 26, 1827

Marriage

In Oxford, Chenango Co. [NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Leverett Bush, Benjamin Cory esq. editor of the Chenango Republican, to Miss Leafa Balcom, daughter of Mr. Francis B. Balcom, all of that village.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 3, 1827

Marriages

In Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Paige, Mr. James Smith of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], merchant to Miss Eliza Poppeno of the former place.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Daniel Waterbury, Mr. Edwin Benedict to Miss Eliza A. Phelps all of that place.

At Leesville, New Jersey on the 26th ult. Theodore Shute Esq. of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Rachael Ann [Lee] daughter of Adam Lee, Esq. of the former place.

Death

On the 11th ult in the town of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] Mr. Thomas McClaughry aged 80 years.

At the age of 16, Mr. McClaughry emigrated with his parents from Ireland and settled in Washington County, in this state [NY].  In the Revolution, he took arms against the government of his native country for the cause of liberty.  After peace was concluded, he removed to this county [Delaware Co. NY] then a wilderness and was one of the first settlers in the town where he spent the remainder of his life.  3He was an example to the world so far as religious principles tend to inspire public spirit and a uniform course of virtuous conduct to produce independence of character.  To him the poor have never cried without finding relief.  With him industry has lost an eminent example, public virtue a patron, and religion an advocate.

He had raised and settled nine children around him.  He had seventy-one grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren - of which number, seventy-four survive to emulate his example.  His habits were always temperate and seldom did the morning sun rise on his pillowed head.  Consequently, corporeal debility scarcely in his whole life confined him for a day.  Finally, nature became exhausted without disease, without pian, and in a gentle sleep his spirit departed.  To say more, would be a recapitulation of what many know already - to say less, would be suppressing another evidence in favor of patriotism, virtue and religion.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 3, 1878

Marriages

At the residence of Frank Hallenbeck in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 17th, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Charles A. Johnson and Miss Cora D. [Wright] youngest daughter of Mrs. Calista Wright, all of Greene.

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 18th, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Mr. George C. Northrup of Topeka, Kansas to Miss Addie A. Alvord of Sidney Plains, both formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25th by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. Wm. W. Skillin and Miss Ida E. Smith both of Greene.

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 15th, Mr. Henry Davis aged 61 years.

In Dowagiac, Mich Sept. 17th, Emma C. [Tower] wife of Prof C.O. Tower, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 30 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriage

On Monday evening the 23d inst. Mr. and Mrs. Philetus Yale, having been earnestly solicited by kind neighbors to take a ride to an adjacent village, although thinking it a strange freak decided to go with them, and while gone their home was taken possession of by numerous relatives, friends and neighbors, who on their return met them with congratulations and kind wishes for many happy returns of this their 20th anniversary of their wedding.  All having assembled, the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. S.M. Warren, requesting silence, the Rev. Mr. Guy, a brother of the bride, offered a fervent opening prayer, after which the Rev. Luman Yale, the officiating clergyman of twenty years ago, made some earnest interesting remarks to which, by request of the bridegroom, Rev. Mr. Haynes responded, after which Rev. Grummon and Guy also made a few remarks.  China being in order, a beautiful gold banded tea set, with other articles of the same ware, was found upon the table.  Flowers, music, supper and a general social time filled up the very pleasant evening.  No doubt the young and old bachelors present were ardently wishing for their first anniversary, but alas! for the twentieth of some of them, Too late! too late!

Deaths

Clark McMullen died at his residence in Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday last, at the age of about 37 years.

Last Friday, a little two-year-old son of Mr. Shapley, living in the town of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] came to his death by falling into a pail of scalding water that was standing on the kitchen floor.

On Sunday last occurred the death of Elam Yale for a number of years past an honored and respected townsman of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], but equally as well known in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and the surrounding country.  His decease was the result of an illness of several weeks of dropsy.  He was about 50 years of age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY 1817, 1835 & 1878

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 15, 1817

Marriage

On Sunday last, by Mr. Sherwood, Esq. Mr. Charles F.T. Locke to Miss Addeliza Wood, both of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At Middlebury, Vt. Mr. Solomon M. Allen, professor of languages in the College.  His death was caused by falling from the new college edifice.  

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Samuel R. Brown, aged 41, author of a late work, the "Western Gazetteer" &c.

At Ellisburgh [Jefferson Co. NY], Joshua Bealls, Esq. aged 62, a judge of Jefferson County Common Pleas.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 17, 1817

Marriage

At Elmira, Tioga County [NY] on Friday evening the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Woodruff, Mr. Erastus Shepard of Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY] one of the printers of the American Journal, to Miss Eliza M. Carpenter daughter of Gen. Matthew Carpenter of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 21, 1835

Marriages

In Butternuts, Otsego County [NY] on Tuesday morning, 13th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Warren, Mr. George Wells of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frances Donaldson of the former place.

In Solon, Cortland County [NY] on Wednesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Thomas Rockwell of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Lucia Holbert of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 28, 1835

Marriage

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday morning last, by Elder J.S Swan, Mr. Elias Breed to Miss Susan Enos, daughter of Mr. Roswell Enos, all of this town.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 25, 1878

Marriages

SEELEY - NEWTON:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 16th, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. Henry Seeley of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lucia C. Newton of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

LARAWAY - WARNER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. J.M. Laraway to Miss Josephine E. Warner, all of Guilford.

CALE - DOUGLASS:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Jamestown, N.Y., Sept 11, by Rev. A.A. Horton of Randolph, Mr. Wallace T. Cale and Miss Emily C. [Douglass] eldest daughter of Edwin Douglass, Esq. of Jamestown.

Deaths

UTTER:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, Mr. Samuel Utter, aged 75 years.

BRETT:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 2d, Mrs. Lydia A. Brett, aged 81 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 5, 1878

Deaths

Christopher C. Foster

FOSTER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. C.C. Foster, aged 76 years, 4 months and 18 days.

Mr. Foster died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Bowen in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. of paralysis, after some six months illness, at the advanced age of 76.  He was a graduate of Union College at Schenectady. This end he attained, without any aid, by his indomitable perseverance, which enabled him to overcome obstacles, before which, most young men of the present day would utterly fail.  An ardent desire for an education soon found him qualified and employed as a Common and Select School teacher.  In this department he was very successful and taught a number of terms in the same district.  The writer of this, attended three terms under his instruction and today, with many others, are feeling the value of the attainments received form him and can attest with them that his life has not been without its good fruits.  His sympathies were always identified with educational matters and his townsmen honored his attainments by placing their schools for a number of years under his supervision.  His energy in early life in attaining the qualifications of usefulness is worthy the emulation of the young of the present day.  Six children, one son and five daughters survive him.  T.J. Lamb.

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Diphtheria has been doing its deathly work in the eastern part of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] commencing at the sadly broken household of John Flowers.  It first attacked Smith Flowers, who is now convalescing.  Its next victims were a sister of S. Flowers, daughter of John Flowers and wife of Wm. Russell of this place.  The latter was sick only three days when death entered.  The next was one of the same household a twin sister and wife of Phelinas Wilkes, who, we are glad to hear, is recovering.  Mr. Russell leaves children who are well cared for by Peter Russell.  This is the fourth time the family of John Flowers has been called to attend the death messenger in a very short time.  Both John Flowers and his son Smith have lost their wives.  Mrs. Russell was there to keep the household together. The friends have the entire sympathy of the community.  It looks hard to say God is love in such cases and where the yellow fever is taking whole communities; but when we remember what God has done for us that the real may live in a better world, we can surely say He is Love. and exclaim, "Oh death, where is thy sting? Oh, grave, where is thy victory?"

Relics of the Revolution - the DeForest Brothers

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 7, 1835

Relics of the Revolution - The DeForest Brothers

We have materials before us from which we think we can sketch a brief little tale that shall be interesting to all - a tale of incidents connected with the Revolution.

Four brothers by the name of DeForest met in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] last week at the Eagle Tavern on a visit.  They were all born in the town of Stratford in the State of Connecticut.  The eldest Mr. Samuel DeForest was born July 18, 1758; Mr. Abel DeForest (father of Gen. DeForest of the Eagle) April 28, 1761; Mr. Mills DeForest May 24, 1763, and Mr. Gideon DeForest, September 14, 1765 - making the first named 77 years of age, the second 74, the third 72 and the fourth 70.  Mr. Samuel DeForest is a resident of Ballston, Saratoga County [NY], Mr. Abel DeForest of Edmeston, Otsego County (NY] Mr. Mills DeForest of Lemington, Essex County, Vermont; and Mr. Gideon DeForest, also of Edmeston, Otsego County.

These four brothers were all Soldiers in the Revolution!  While they were mere boys, they rallied to the field in defense of their own parental roof and of their country's rights.  the oppressive exactions of a proud and haughty Tyrant, who demanded the submission of the Colonies to his decrees, fired their souls with indignation and energy and moved their arms for conflict.  They disdained submission and with the heroic spirits of that day, determined to strike a bold stroke for Liberty.

Mr. Samuel DeForest was in the service two years and six months.  He was in the battle at the burning of Fairfield and was one who had charge of a boat on the night of Gen. Washington's well-planned and memorable retreat from Long island to New York in Aug. 1776.  Mr. Abel DeForest was in the service three years and three months and although he had not the good fortune to meet the enemy in battle array, he was constantly on duty and saw hard service.  Mr. Mills DeForest was in the service three years and seven months.  He was in several battles and skirmished, as also was Mr. Gideon DeForest, who served two years and two months. During the years 1778 and 1780, Mr. Abel DeForest and his brother Mills, served together in the same regiment in the old Continental Army and on the 2d day of Oct. 1780 (55 years ago last Friday) they both stood by and witnessed the execution of Maj. Andre.  They saw the last sad end of that unfortunate man and related to us and to others some of the circumstances connected with it.

Besides the periods during which these brothers were in actual service, as before related, they were repeatedly called out on sudden alarms and engaged in various skirmishes with the enemy.

They have all seen Gen. Washington and are able to relate even the minutiae of many interesting incidents in the life of that great and good man - "The Father of his Country."  They also knew many of the leading men of that time, and most of the officers who led on our armies to victory and immortal honor.

We have said that the brothers rallied to the field while they were mere boys.  They did so, stimulated and encouraged by her who gave them birth.  Often has their mother, when an alarm has bene sounded in the dead hour of night, sprung from her bed and cheered her sons on to battle - and while they have been engaged in preparing their guns for the onset, she was preparing food for their knapsacks to sustain them in their absence!  At one time, just as they were about to take their departure in haste, perhaps from her forever, she addressed them thus:  "My sons!  If you meet the enemy, I hope you will do honor to yourselves and your country!"  What an instance of female bravery - of heroic firmness was this!  The fullness of her hope was realized. They did honor  to themselves and their country; and though they endured all sorts of hardships, they yet live.  Thank Heaven! to enjoy that liberty which their own arduous labors aided to procure.

The Brothers have all resided at their present places of residence upwards of 40 years, and until their recent meeting, they had not all been together for more than half a century.

We have now to add one more fact to complete the singular coincidence of circumstances which we have related; and that is all the brothers have been allowed pensions by the Government for their Revolutionary services, and the amount of each is the same as the others - $80 per annum.

While they remained in this village - a period of nearly three days - the greatest respect and attention were shown them by our citizens.  All classes were highly pleased with them, and when they told how battles were fought and "fields were won" it seemed more like romance than reality.  For the kindness with which they were treated, they desired us to return to the citizens of our village in their behalf, their most heartfelt acknowledgements, which we do with pleasure.

The brothers have a strong family resemblance.  They are upwards of six feet in height, strongly built, and have seen the day when it would not have been prudent for three times their number of red coats to come in contact with them.  With one exception, they still walk with a firm step.  That exception is the eldest, who is evidently failing.  They are all men of extraordinary intelligence - able to converse freely and sensibly, not only upon long past events, but upon more recent and the present occurrences of the day.

We always love to listen to tales of Revolutionary daring and danger.  We can never look upon a little group of old Soldiers with ordinary feelings of emotion; but we can truly say that we were never so delightfully entertained by the recital of such scenes and the appearance of those who participated in them, as were by the four brothers - those interesting and venerable relics of the Revolution.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, 1835 & 1878

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 7, 1835

Deaths

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday last after a short but painful illness, Mrs. Patience Dexter wife of Peleg Dexter, aged 43 years, 3 months and 25 days.

In the death of this amiable and pious woman, the husband has lost a valuable companion, her children a kind and tender mother and the church a worthy member.  We trust she died as she had lived for more than 18 years - an exemplary and devoted Christian.  In the spring of 1817, as she frequently expressed it, the Lord for Christ's sake pardoned her sins.  She soon after united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in which she remained much respected and beloved until she was called to join the Church triumphant where congregations never break up nor Sabbaths ever end.

News Item

A Soldier's Unclaimed Deposit:  We observe among the advertised "unclaimed Deposites" of money in the State Bank of this city [Albany,  Albany Co. NY], $100 by the late Gen. Zebulon Montgomery Pike, the gallant soldier who "fell in the arms of victory" at the battle of Little York. This amount was deposited by Gen. Pike, in 1812 when on his way to the frontier.  But he did not live to claim his money.  His widow has since died, and the only surviving member of his family is that daughter whom he so affectionately and touchingly mentioned in the letter written to his wife just before he went into the battle and committed to his Aid-de-camp, Maj. Frazer, to be sent if he fell.  That orphan daughter is now both a widow and an orphan.  She married the son of Gen. William Henry Harrison, who was the friend and soldier brother of her gallant father. Young Harrison whose virtues and talents promised to reflect honor upon the two illustrious names which had been thus appropriately associated, found an early grave at Vincennes, Indiana, where the most honorable public testimonies were paid to his memory.  His widow, in her last and saddest bereavement, found a home under the parental roof of Gen. Harrison, who like her own lamented father, after devoting his life to his country, finds no other reward than the consciousness of having done his duty.  Should this paragraph meet the eye of any of the friends of Mrs. Harrison, they will take pleasure in communicating the fact that she can obtain this small legacy for "A Soldier's Daughter" by applying to the State Bank at Albany.  Albany Journal

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 25, 1878

Marriages

MILLS - BROWN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 11th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. James H. Mills and Miss Rachel E. Brown, both of Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

WOOD - DANIELS:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 15th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Levi Wood of Georgetown, N.Y. and Miss Mary M. Daniels of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

BILLINGS - SIMONS:  At the bride's residence in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 19t6h, 1878, by Rev. J.M. Stiffler, Mr. Bradley Billings and  Mrs. E.C. Simons.

Deaths

INGERSOLL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24th after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll, aged 52 years, 8 months.

In our obituary columns today, announcement is made of the death of Mrs. Helen M. Ingersoll, wife of Fred W. Ingersoll of this village.  Mrs. I. was the daughter of the late James M.D. Carr, one of the pioneers of our village.  Born in our village, she spent her early youth here, and was always foremost in good works and deeds of kindness.  After a long absence she returned here to reside a few years since, and was warmly received by all who were fortunate enough to have been her associate in former days. The new commers found in her a genial hearted lady, always ready and willing to enter into any good work. Wherever suffering was, she was found as a good angel, ready to relieve if in her power.  Some six weeks since the malady which she long had feared took definite shape and prostrated her upon what proved to be her dying bed and calmly and peacefully on Tuesday mornign she exchanged her earthly crown for a more enduring one, "over the river."  She was in her fifty-third year.  In her death, Mr. Ingersoll loses an affectionate wife, the daughter a loving mother, the community a pains taking, worthy citizen, zealous of good works.  In the church, the community and home circle she will be greatly missed.  [-rest unreadable-]

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Unadilla Valley [NY] Diphtheria which appeared on the hills around us in its usual malignant form two weeks ago, has not carried off any more victims.  In the family of Mrs. Williams, a young daughter and an infant granddaughter have died.  All the other cases are recovering.

Coventry, Chenango Co. NY]:  Hon. Charles Pearsall, recently received intelligence of the death of his brother Andrew Pearsall at Memphis Tenn, a victim to yellow fever.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 28, 1878

Marriages

WILLIAMS - HEARN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 18th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. Charles L . Williams to Miss Kate A. Hearn, all of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

PECK - LEWIS:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], Thursday evening. Sept. 19 by Rev. Daniel Ballou of Utica, N.Y. Mr. Clarence F. Peck of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Josie [Lewis] daughter of J.B. Lewis, Esq.

DAVIS - LEWIS:  At the same time and place by the same.  Mr. Nathan E. Davis of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sybil [Lewis] daughter of J.B. Lewis, Esq.

Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  A double wedding took place in our village last Thursday evening at the residence of the brides' father, J.B. Lewis, Clarence Peck of Green to Josephine, and Nathan Davis to Sybil Lewis, ceremony by Mr. Ballou of Utica.  After the connubial knot, the guests were entertained by a splendid table of refreshments.  They have congratulations and well wishes of host of friends.  May their days be happy.

WAITE - ADAMS:  At Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 20th, by the Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Luther I. Waite and Belle M. Adams both of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY].

HOWARD - ANTHONY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] at the M.E. Church Sept. 25 by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Eugene Howard to Miss Hattie E. [Anthony] daughter of Thomas Anthony, all of Plymouth.

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY:  On Wednesday evening the M.E. Church was densely crowded to witness the marriage of Miss Hattie E. Anthony the accomplished daughter of Thomas Anthony to Mr. Eugene Howard a worthy your farmer of this place.  The happy couple were tastefully arrayed and presented a grand appearance as they marched to the altar to the music of the wedding carol as played upon the organ by Miss Alice Queal. The ceremony was performed by the M.E. paster, Rev. G.W. Queal in the quiet and tasty manner peculiar of him. After the ceremony, bride and groom were congratulated by their many friends and all joined in wishing them a pleasant and prosperous voyage through life, and such doubtless their voyage will be as we have rarely seen a couple start out whose prospects were better.  Accompanied by Parker Newton and wife on Thursday morning they joined the Niagara excursion and will be absent several days.  May happiness and prosperity always attend them is the wish of all.

AGARD - NOYES:  Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  John T. Agard from Oakland, Cal. made a flying visit to his sister's, Mrs. J.L. Grant; was married to Lucretia Noyes of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] last Wednesday evening and started with his bride for Cal. the same evening.

Deaths

BREWSTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] suddenly, Sept. 23d, Mr. Alvin Brewster, aged 75 years.

FRISBIE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 20th, Mrs. Romelia [Frisbie] widow of the late Dr. Levi Frisbie, aged 41 years.

BARBER: In Portville, Cattaraugus Co. [NY] Sept. 7th, Mr. Moses Barber, aged 84 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

PAYNE:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25th of paralysis, Arthur D. Payne, aged 70 years and 6 months.

NICHOLSON: Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  William Nicholson, better known as Uncle Bill, died at the County House the 22d aged about 90 years, and was buried in the Lewis burying ground the 24th.  He was born in Connecticut and came to this town when a boy and helped to clear the land and build the roads.  He was the first man that rode in a wagon the length of what we call Roger Street.

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Death of Capt. Bliven

The subject of this brief sketch died at the American House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, never having regained consciousness since the injuries he received from an accident eight days previous, an account of which has appeared in our columns.  The deceased, Capt. Wm. C. Bliven, who was personally known to many of our readers in Chenango and adjoining counties, was born in Westerly, R.I. in November 1818.  Early in years he manifested a desire for the life of a sailor, accordingly at the age of 12, he shipped in a whaler as cabin boy, and for nearly 20 years thereafter he followed the seas either in the whaling or merchant service, until he had been promoted to the position of master of a vessel.  Some thirty years since he came to this county and settled in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] where he lived for many years and buried his first wife and two children and continued to reside until nine years since when he purchased the American Hotel and assumed its management which he continued up to the time of the accident which caused his death.  The deceased was a kindhearted though eccentric representative of the old school gentleman, a connecting link between the past and present generation, and though a man of positive convictions and ready at all times to maintain them, yet he was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and an indulgent father and his loss is a bereavement to the community.  He has for a long time been a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and was buried under their auspices at Smyrna on Friday afternoon.  a large number of our people attending the funeral.

A Sad Accident

On Wednesday morning last, a painful and distressing accident occurred to Capt. W.C. Bliven, the old and well-known proprietor of the American Hotel in this village [Norwich, NY].  He had been out driving and was returning, when driving into the lane that leads to the hotel stables, he called to Mr. Clark, the clerk of the hotel, and was in the act of giving him some money, when the horse suddenly sprang forward; and the Captain, not having hold of the reins, was thrown over the back of the low seat, turning a somersault into the rear end of the wagon from which he turned another somersault, striking upon his head and shoulders on the ground.  He was taken up unconscious and carried into the house and Dr. Purdy and other physicians quickly summoned.  A careful examination showed no fracture but owing to his weight and the distance and manner in which he fell he must have sustained a very severe concussion of the brain and it is also thought that his spine is injured.  Since the accident he has remained in a comatose state and attending physicians consider his recovery impossible. [Chenango Semi-=Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Sept. 21, 1878]

Vital Records, Madison (1872) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, May 16, 1872

Marriages

GROAT - AVERY:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], May 8, by Rev. B. W. Hamilton, Mr. William R. Groat of Chatham Village, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] and Lizzie M. Avery, daughter of R.H. Avery, Esq. of Canastota.

CRANDALL - ADAMS:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] April 9 by Rev. R.R. Prentice, Mr. John T. Crandall and Mrs. Ruth Adams both of Brookfield.

CASE - CASE:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 5, by Rev. L.B. Wells, Mr. Lorenzo Case and Miss Amanda Case both of Chittenango.

LAPAN - BARKER:  In Clinton [Madison Co. NY], May 1, by Rev. M.S. Hard of Illion, N.Y. Mr. Willima A. Laphan and Miss Fannie M. Barker, both of Clinton.

Deaths

ALLEN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 5, Arthur J. [Allen] son of Jerome B and Clarissa Allen, aged nearly 11 months.

CLEVELAND:  In Vienna N.Y. [Oneida Co.] May 1, Jerome B. Cleveland aged 47 years.

CRATOR:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 3, Squire Crator aged 55 years.

SHEPHARD:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 4, Caroline W. [Shepard] only daughter of L Edwin and Mary A. Shepherd aged 1 year and 4 days.

SOUTHWICK:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], May 10, Mrs. Clarissa B. Southwick, relict of Benjamin Southwick in the 72d year of her age.

LANGDON:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], May 3, Edward B. Langdon aged 52 years.

DAVIS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], April 25, Evan Davis, aged 46 years.

BORDEN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 26, Oliver Borden son of T.F. Borden of Illinois, aged 50 years.

EASTWOOD:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], April 26, Michael Eastwood aged 66 years.

LINDSLEY:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], May 12, of organic disease of the heart, Elmer L. Lindsley in the 22d year of his age.

SLOCUM:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 10, George W. Slocum aged 94 years, 6 months and 3 days.

STEWART:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] May 14, Bertie [Stewart] only son of B.C. and Gertie Stewart, aged about 2 years.

We learn that on Tuesday morning last, a small child belonging to Bradley Stewart of Stockbridge fell into a well of over twelve feet in depth and before it was discovered and rescued was drowned.  This little child was about two years of age and the idol of his parents.  It had been missing but a -?- before the discovery was made by them.

BARNES:  Deacon C.W. Barnes an old and highly respected resident of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], died in that village on Saturday, May 4th, aged eighty years.  He had several times suffered paralytic strokes and was at last suddenly stricken so severely that death soon followed.  Mr. Barnes had been deacon and one of the leading members of the Baptist Church of that place for very many years and will most assuredly be missed by many relatives, old friends and acquaintances.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriages

ROE - THOMPSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 10th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. George D. Roe of North Norwich to Miss Eliza C. Thompson of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

COX PECK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 17th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Frank S. Cox of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss M. Arabella Peck of South Otselic.

BLISS - THOMPSON:  At the residence of Dea. M.S. Parker in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. O.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Adelbert J. Bliss to Miss Anna B. Thompson, both of Greene.

FARNSWORTH - DEVOE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. L. Burr Farnsworth, to Miss Minnie B. DeVoe all of Afton.

Deaths

THURSTON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st, Olliva [Thurston wife of William Thurston and vof the late Benjamin Draper of Morris , Otsego Co. [NY], aged 72 years, 2 months and 16 days.

NICHOLSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 22d, Mr. Wm. Nicholson, aged 89 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Mr. George M. Weaver aged 41 years.

The funeral of George M Weaver occurred on Saturday afternoon last at 2 o'clock.  He died of disease contracted in the army and at the time of his death was forty-one years of age, leaving a wife, daughter and son.

PECK:  In Albion, Orleans Co. [NY] Sept. 1st, Elizabeth McLane [Peck] wife of Elias B. Peck aged 40 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

ELKINTON:  In Philadelphia, Sept. 21st, Mr. George M. Elkinton brother-in-law of S.H. and Henry F. Weeden of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co NY].

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INGERSOLL: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning Sept. 24th, after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll] wife of Frederick W. Ingersoll aged 52 years, 8 months.

Thus passed away to the better land, one whose dwelling on earth has been a blessing to it.  None knew but to love or esteem her.  Rich in the better treasures of the heart, she became rich in many friends.  quiet, unobtrusive, unselfish, finding her best happiness in ministering it unto others, she came to put a warm place in many hearts.  She bore her sickness with the same gentle patience in which she had ever lived.  faithful she was in all the relations of life, and when the final summons came, it found her ready.  As a wife and mother, seldom a better.  As a friend in social intercourse, and in the amenities of life, many lips are gracious in her praise.  As a Christian with a simple looking unto Jesus, "she hath done what she could.":  She obtained life's best blessing - so lived as to pass away at peace with God and in perfect charity with all the world.

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In the death of Mrs. Lovina Wheeler wife of Philip Wheeler, which occurred September 7th, in the fifty-sixth year of her age, our community has sustained a deep loss.  For several weeks previous to her death, she had been a great sufferer from acute rheumatic fever, but the same remarkable patience and perfect faith that had sustained her through life, remained to the last.  She lived and died a true, conscientious Christian.  Possessed of a quiet, retiring nature, her virtues and good deeds were not as conspicuously displayed as many, but were the more highly prized by those that knew her best, and will not be forgotten, or so unrewarded by Him who notes the sparrow's fall.  During her long and painful illness, she received the almost constant care of loving children, though deprived by sickness of the arm that had promised to sustain and comfort her in sickness and in health.  A son and daughter were ever ready and willing to minister to her wants and in the future their greatest consolation will be "We did all we could to make mother comfortable."  The family and friends of deceased have the heart-felt sympathy of the community, who mourn with them the loss of a true friend, a kind neighbor, and a good citizen.  Guilford, Sept. 23, 1878.

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Elam Yale a former resident of this village, died in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Sunday after a long illness.

Unadilla Valley:  We are sorry to learn that the dread diphtheria has again commenced its ravages.  September 8th, Jennie Emerson, a fair young girl living near White Store [Chenango Co. NY], was at Union Church in perfect health.  September 13th, one-week later, the sad news passed from lip to lip "Jennie Emerson is carried to her grave today."  The same day, a young daughter of Mrs. Williams living near the Daniel Crowell place, fell a victim to the disease while five other cases are reported in the family.  Dr. Smith the attending physician, has strong hopes that the other cases will recover.

Vital Records, Otsego (1878) & Madison (1810) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 3, 1810

Deaths

At Bloomingdale [Essex Co. NY] in the vicinity of New York on the 19th ultimo, Mr. James Chretham director of the American Citizen.

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Monday last, an infant of Mr. Asa Seymour.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 10, 1810

News Item

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the third instant, an indented apprentice boy named John Stone in the fifteenth year of his age.  Whoever will apprehend said boy and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, but no charges.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy under the penalty of the law.  William Hallock, Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 4, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 17, 1810

Death

At Geneva on the 2nd instant of a painful disorder, which he bade with fortitude and resignation, Mr. William Campbell late of Albany [Albany Co. NY] in the 22d year of his age.

When stern Misfortune's angry frown, / Blasts Expectation's flowery bloom; / From Hopes firm rock look calmly down, / Nor fear the terrors of the tomb.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 24, 1810

Elopement

Whereas Try[hena [Pool] my wife has eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John Pool, Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY], October 12, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 31, 1810

Marriage

At Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] Mr. Andrew Dickinson to Miss Ruth Hall both of Fabius.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, September 27, 1878

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 20th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Wm. F. Holcomb of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie Sitts of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 21st by Rev. T.A. Stevens, S. Delos White of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Florence E. Murphy of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] Sept. 25, May Linden [Jones] infant daughter of Chas. A. and Helen M. Jones, aged 3 months and 9 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 21, C.R. Sweet aged 70 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 23, Thos. Smart aged 75 years.

Nathan Fisher of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] formerly of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] was buried by the Masonic fraternity at the latter place on Tuesday of last week.  A large number of friends and relatives of the deceased and his family were present and participated in the last sad rites.  Mr. Fisher was a businessman of rare qualities and made friends wherever he went.  He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss.  The Masonic fraternity was represented by Windsor lodge in a body with members from many sister lodges joining with them, the whole under an escort of Knight Templars from Norwich Commandery No. 50 of which body the deceased was a member. There were also Sir Knights present who joined in the escort form Great Bend Commandery No. 27, St. Omers, No. 19 of Elmira and Malta, No. 21 of Binghamton.

David Coye one of our old and well-known citizens, died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week.  While on the fairgrounds he was taken with disease of the heart and carried to his home, where he died in a very few minutes.  Mr. Coye was a bachelor, nearly eighty years of age and a kind-hearted, genial old man.  As he was quite a musician and a general favorite with both young and old, the Unadilla Cornet Band very kindly volunteered to act as an escort to the hearse and followed his remains through the villages as they were borne to their last resting place, playing a dirge in a very solemn and affecting manner. The remains were taken to Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] for internment.