Vital Records, Otsego (1880), Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, April 1, 1880

Marriage

In the Presbyterian Church at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. F.H. Seeley, Ashton W. Caney of Ilion [Herkimer Co. NY] and Miss Jennie E. Crumley of the former place.

Deaths

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] March 11 of consumption, Mary [Burton] wife of John Burton, aged 30 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], March 14 of pneumonia, William Bailey aged 51 years.

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] March 12, of pneumonia Julia E. [Deitz] wife of William Deitz, aged 46 years and 11 mos.

At Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], March 16, Mrs. Mary McIntyre sister of Dr. E.E. Houghston.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 22, Henry Birdsall aged about 40 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 4, Meribah [Hinman] widow of the late Eben Hinman, aged 71 years.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, 1880, Russell Warren aged 83 years and two months.  Mr. W. lived and died on the farm on which he was born.  he was an excellent and successful farmer, prompt in all business matters, liberal to the poor, a strict observer of the Sabbath, and a firm believer in the great truths of Christianity.  He had the respect and good will of all his neighbors.  He was the last but one of the older race of the Pierstown Warrens.  A sister, Mrs. Johnson, survives him.  Mr. W. was four times married, the first and fourth wife and the second and third ones being sisters.  All were members of the Baptist church of this village.  He leaves four children.

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In regard to the man, Benjamin F. Benson who last week met his death at Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY] and whose wife resides at Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] the Telegraph of that city says:

The above party registered at Devendorf's hotel Saturday afternoon and remained there until 11 o'clock Monday morning, when he told the proprietor that he would return in half an hour and pay his bill.  But he failed to call.  Yesterday afternoon, he, in company of Lorenzo Welker was walking on the P.H. & B.R.R. track, when they reached a point about one mile west of Pleasant Valley and when reaching a culvert that is on the farm of Samuel J. Landis, Benson told Welker that he was a cattle broker and said that he was going to sell Mr. Landis some cattle.  Welker walked down the steps to the culvert first and Benson started and fell from the top to the roadway beneath, a distance of 18 feet, striking on his head which rendered him unconscious.  Mr. Landis and Dr. McLaury, of Pleasant Valley, were summoned.  Benson was carried to Mr. Landis' home, where he remained unconscious until this morning, when he died about nine o'clock.  Dr. McLaury says he thinks the cause of his death was concussion of the brain, as only a slight bruise is to be seen on the right side of his face.

There was a hole made in the ground by his head, five inches deep.  It is rumored that he has relatives living at Clinton Corners and in Dover.  Coroner Frost brought the body to this city and will hold an inquest Tuesday morning at ten o'clock.  A trunk left a Devendorf's Coroner Frost took in charge and opened, but could not find anything to identify the man, only a lot of soiled clothes being found. 

In its issue of the next day the same paper says:  The man Benson, who died from injuries received on the P.H. & B.R.R. Tuesday by a fall from a bridge, is supposed to have met his death under suspicious circumstances.  A man in whose company he was at the time of the injury is absent0 from town and a warrant has been issued for him. 

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 4, 1880

Marriages

FOSGATE - TRACY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 25th, by Rev. D.R. Carrier, Mr. Frank M. Fosgate of Norwich and Miss Bertha A. Tracy of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

WINSOR - WINSOR:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Merritt L. Winsor of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Carrie L. Winsor of the former place.

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The surprise given to K.E. Bunnell and wife on the tenth anniversary of their marriage, was a genuine one.  The presents were elegant and appropriate and good feeling everywhere manifest.  May their friends never be fewer than now.

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Variety Wedding:  Quite a nice family festival took place last Thursday at the house of George Miller in South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  It was the crystal or, as called by card, variety wedding of George and Amanda Miller.

Since they had been prevented by severe sickness of one of the party from celebrating their 10th anniversary, they concluded not to let the 15th pass unnoticed.  Therefore on Jan. 29th, favored with beautiful weather, a host of relatives, neighbors and friends gathered there in the afternoon, to the number of fifty or more, to congratulate them upon the happy return of their marriage day, not forgetting some little offerings as tokens of their good will, which certainly was as pure as the crystal vases.  The assembled multitude were hospitably treated to a bountiful repast, carefully prepared, and at the conclusion of the feast, a poem written for the occasion, was read by one of the guests.  The evening was spent in friendly conversation and many good wishes were bestowed on the worthy couple at the parting. 

Deaths

LAMB:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 25th, Hon. Truxton G. Lamb aged 68 years.

SEELEY:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 19th, Mrs. Ely Seeley aged 62 years.

ABBEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 18th, Mrs. Mahala Abbey aged 80 years.

GREEN:  Abbie S. [Green] wife of Charles H. Green, a former resident, and daughter of Mr. Charles Walker, of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], committed suicide at Rixford, Pa., on the 27th ult. by taking morphine.  The deceased had been in poor health for some time.  Among other troubles was a brain affection and she had acted strangely at times. We have seen a letter form the physician who attended her, in which he states the facts as given above and denies the rumors that the family were in destitute circumstances, which led the lady to commit the rash act. Her age was 45 years and she leaves four children.

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Three funeral in a few days have occurred in our vicinity.  Grace Owens aged 20 months, died of scarlet fever.  Mrs. Rosealthea Coon was buried on the 27th ult, and Mrs. Betsey Place on the 28th ult.  The Place family have buried four of their number in six months.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1855)

 Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 4, 1855

Marriages

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] March 26th by Rev. William Clarke, Mr. Rufus Weaver of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Almira Bryan of this village.

By the same, March 27th, Mr. Jeremiah Bump of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sophia R. Fitch of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. T.L. Clarke, Mr. D.L. Mulliner of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ann Chesebro of Cazenovia

On the 20th ult by Rev. J.W. Armstrong, Mr. W.B. Herrick of Baldwinsville [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte E. Foot of Phoenix, Oswego County [NY]. 

Deaths

At Ithaca, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.] on the 28th ult. Martin Root, aged 31 years, son of Charles and Abagail Root, of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

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At his residence in Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] on the 26th ult., Nehemiah Huntington aged 79 years.

At a public meeting of his neighbors, held the following day, Perry G. Palmer, Esq. was appointed Chairman and James Barnett Secretary.  The following resolutions, offered by Gerrit Smith were spoken upon by several persons and unanimously adopted:

Resolved:  That the death of Nehemiah Huntington, who has resided in our village nearly 48 years, is a fit occasion, not only for expressing as we do most sincerely, our sympathy with his excellent wife and nearest friends, but a fit occasion also for speaking of his virtues, for impressing our hearts with their value, and for honoring the memory of the wise and good man, whose life so beautifully illustrated those virtues.

Resolved: That our deceased neighbor was a Christian, not in words only, but in deeds also; an eminent example of truthfulness, sincerity, modesty, prudence, trustworthiness, benevolence and peace making.

Resolved: that we bid ourselves, our children, and our children's children, never to forget Nehemiah Huntington; his pure and honest life, his kindness to his fellow men, and his humility before his God.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 11, 1855

Marriage

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. E.G. Andrews, Mr. Joseph F. Crawford to Miss Betsey [Porter] daughter of Mr. Ebenezer Porter of Cazenovia.

Death

Joseph Centreville was executed at Plattsburgh [Clinton Co. NY] on Thursday for the murder of his sister-in-law.  He requested that a brass band might perform while the "ceremony", as he termed it, was going on.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 18, 1855

Death

Mr. John H. Parmely, as aged and respected citizen of Munnsville [Madison Co., NY], suddenly dropped dead upon the floor beside the bed of his sick wife on Sunday the 1st inst.  Mrs. Parmely, his wife, who was aged 70 years, had been for a long time unwell, and her death was daily looked for.  His constant watching and over excitement had enfeebled him and shortly before he died, he had hastened for a doctor to attend her, being alarmed by symptoms of her failing.  He had just returned and was standing by her side, when he fell and expired.  His death was followed on the succeeding day by that of Mrs. Parmely, which took place within a period of less than twenty-0four hours.  Democratic Reflector

News Item

Riot in Oxford

A riot occurred at his place yesterday, among the Catholics, while assembled in their church for worship.  It appears that one of the faithful had bene married by a Protestant clergyman, and, in consequence thereof, he was excommunicated.  Yesterday, he, in company with a Protestant friend, entered the church, whereupon the Priest, Father Callan, ordered him to be put out, which order was faithfully executed.

At the door a fight commenced in which the Priest is said to be implicated.  The exercises in the church were suspended and the crowd adjourned to the nearest hotel where a most general fight ensued between the Protestants and Roman Catholics in which the latter came off second best.

No firearms were used, nor any lives lost, though many persons were badly injured in the affray.  The Priest was arrested and is now in custody, as are also several of the rioters.  All is quiet this A.M. The examination of those arrested is now proceeding.

Later:  The Priest has, with several others, been held to bail in the sum of one thousand dollars to keep the peace.  He has since been taken with a Supreme Court writ for private damages by one of his countrymen.

Much excitement still prevails.  Several more arrests are to be made this P.M.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, April 25, 1 855

Deaths

In the town of Fenner [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th inst. Mr. Edward Root aged 61 years.

He was at the time of his death an Elder in the Presbyterian Church in this village and was highly esteemed.  He came into this vicinity nearly forty years ago from Connecticut.  He was one of those energetic men who convert the wilderness into a fruitful field and are prospered in their ways. The love of God and hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ comforted and sustained him in his passage to the grave.

Morrisville, Madison Co. NY:  The little son of Mr. George E. Cummings of this village, an only and a deeply cherished child, three years of age, while playing on an upper floor of the barn on the premises where Mr. C. resides, Thursday of last week, fell through a doorway a distance of twelve feet to the ground, striking upon its head on a plank and causing its death after about twenty-four hours intense suffering.  [George Daniels Cummings, d. April 13, 1855, aged 3y]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1862)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 2, 1862

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Charles J. Alger to Miss Roxy A. Spencer both of Oneonta.

News Item

Capt. R.T. Johnson of the gallant 72d Regiment is home for a short time for the benefit of his health and to recruit more men for his company.  We are glad to see (says the Delaware Republican) that he is in good spirits and, although his wound, received at Williamsburg, is not yet healed, in nearly as good health as when he led his company, the first offering of Delaware County, out from among us.  Since that day, what momentous events have marked the history of our country!  The brave boys who followed his leadership have won laurels, and on one hotly contested field, sealed with blood their devotion to the Constitution and the Union.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 16, 1862

Marriage

At the Hotel of Mr. Barton in East Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d of July, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. George P. Parish of Oneonta and Miss Rulannah Chamberlain of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Coronel Dr. Thomas J. Bailey was called on the 5th inst. to hold an inquest upon the body of John Curtis, an aged citizen, lately resident in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], near Ambler's Settlement.  From the testimony before the Coroner's Jury it appeared that deceased was 68 years of age; that he had been for several years afflicted with aggravated hernia, which caused him much distress; that for three days previous to his death, he had eaten nothing and had grown weak, and during that time he had heard the intelligence of the death of a favorite grandson; that he got out of bed about 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, put on his pants and shoes and started for the kitchen.  His wife awakened and alarmed, went into an adjoining room for a light and when she and her aroused daughter reached the kitchen, Mr. Curtis was found upon his knees, his throat cut from ear to ear, the windpipe and carotid artery complete severed.  His razor lay upon the floor.  He died in a very few minutes.  Dr. Gibson was the physician in attendance.  The verdict of the Jury was, suicide in a fit of mental abstraction.

Dr. Bailey held another inquest in the afternoon upon the body of Gaius C. Brooks in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].  The evidence showed that Mr. Brooks had for some time past been troubled with short breathing and palpitation; that he attended the celebration in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, and stayed until after the fireworks.  The last that was seen of him on that day was about 11 o'clock at night, when he was noticed walking homeward, very slowly, in the road near Coxville.  He was found dead in his bed next morning near 6 o'clock, his body yet warm.  He was not heard to enter his house, but there is no doubt that he went directly home.  A supper which had been placed upon a table for him had been partially eaten.  Dr. Blin Harris, (Drs. Baker and Beecher attending) made a postmortem examination of the body.  From his testimony the jury rendered a verdict of death by enlargement of the heart, occasioned by a mass of fat three inches in length in the cavities of the heart.  Mr. Brooks was in his 67th year.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, july 30, 1862

Deaths

Killed in battle, near Richmond, Va. Alonzo Jenks of Laurens, Otsego Co., N.Y., a member of the 61st Regiment and son of John G. Jenks of Laurens.

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Died near Humbolt, Tennessee of fever contracted while camping in a swamp, Benjamin B. Comstock of Laurens, Otsego Co. N.Y.

"By feeble hands their shallow graves were made; / No stone memorial o'er their corpses laid.  / In barren lands and far from home they lie, / No friend to shed a tear when passing by."

Laurens weeps for her honored dead.  She is called to mourn the loss of one of her noble sons.  Benjamin B. Comstock died July 16th, from disease contracted by exposure to the swamps of Tennessee.  But a short time since he left his native town, to go forth into the world and brave the rugged storms of life.  He went forth with bright visions of future happiness, leaving all the fond endearments of home and its loved associations.  His future career promised to be one, not only of honor to himself, but of usefulness to his fellow man, and it was while laboring for the welfare of others that he heard the call of his country for aid.  He was among the first to respond to that call.  He could not forget his country and while toiling manfully for her, he did not forget his God.  He prayed fervently for his country. He labored earnestly for her and for her, he nobly died. The fever contracted while camping in the swamps of Tennessee was too much for his feeble constitution and in a few short weeks it hurried him from earth.  Yet when the summons came it found him ready to go.  No fear blanched his cheek, but all was peace.  He told his weeping comrade, who gathered around his dying couch, to write to his mother and tell her that he was willing and ready to die.  In his death that mother has lost an affectionate son, and our country one of its gallant defenders.

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We regret to learn the death of Lieut Washington B. Fairman, who with other young men of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] joined the Ellsworth Regiment as a private.  He was soon chosen 2d Lieutenant in the 25th N.Y. Regiment, where he served with courage and fidelity.  He was wounded in the recent battles before Richmond and taken prisoner.  On the 17th inst. he died in a hospital in Richmond from the effect of his wound.  He was a young man of fine character, whose loss is mourned by many friends here and elsewhere.  Cooperstown Journal.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, May 18, 1867

Marriages

HASKELL - STURDEVANT:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] April 25, by Rev. L.H. Manley, Howard M. Haskell to Miss Ellen L. Sturdevant all of Verona.

FOOTE - GARVIN:  In New York City, April 24, by Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Hastings, J. Crocker Foote of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Helen Garvin of New York City.

CROSS - MAINE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] May 1 by Rev. A.G. Clark, Arthur T. Cross of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Maine of DeRuyter.

WILLIAMS - DEWITT:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 13 by Rev. J.B. Child, David Williams of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Anna Dewitt of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

PEET - PUTNAM:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], May 2d, by Rev. Dwight Williams, L.F. Peet to Miss E.A. Putnam all of Knoxboro.

THOMPSON - MILLARD:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 5, by Rev. B. Newton, Hial L. Thompson of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Ellen M. Millard of Cazenovia.

WEBBER - CORBIN:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] May 2 by Rev.  N. Mumford, Winthrop Webber to Mrs. Charlotte Corbin, all of new Woodstock.

Deaths

SHAFFER:  At Erieville [Madison Co. NY] May 9, of consump[tion, Philip J. Shaffer aged 44 years.

IRISH:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] May 10 of inflammation of the bowels, George Irish, aged 62 years.

CASE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] of heart disease, Mrs. Rowena [Case] wife of Grunly Case, aged 76 years.

RUSSELL:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 7,. Mr. J. Thomas Russel, aged 26 years.

KELSEY:  Near Ridgeville [Madison Co. NY], April 29 of consumption Lizzie Ella Kelsey aged 12 years.

CHAPMAN : Near Ridgeville [Madison Co. NY] May 2, Mrs. Tryphena Chapman aged 81 years.

CHAPMAN:  At Oneida Lake [Madison Co. NY], May 3 of typhoid fever, Merrila Chapman.

PETTIT: Near Clockville [Madison Co. NY] May 4, Freddy [Pettit] only child of Lieut. Neland Pettit, aged 8 years.

MANSFIELD:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], May 5, at the residence of his son, David Mansfield aged 95 years.

PETTIT:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 28 of consumption, Mrs. Catherine M. [Pettit] wife of Gideon Pettit.

WELLS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 30, Elizabeth H. [Wells] widow of Rev. A.R. Wells, aged 43 years.

DAMOND:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] April 30, Mrs. Diadama Damond aged 91 years.

JOHNSON:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] April 29, Mrs. Asenath Geer Johnson in the 96th year of her age.

BROWN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 2, Hiram Brown aged 48 years.  Also, May 12, Mrs. Maria [Brown] wife of Hiram Brown, aged 64 years.

SAYLES:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] April 26, Edwin D. Sayles aged 21 years.

INGERSOLL:  The friends of Albert Ingersoll (and he had many) formerly a resident of Bridgeport [Madison Co. NY] are grieved to hear of his sudden decease.  He died of a fever while in Connecticut, and his remains were brought to South Butler [Wayne Co. NY], where he has recently resided, and by his poor heartbroken mother, who has now lost her last remaining son.  His friends have only memory left them for a consolation; a memory that refers to Albert as not only witty, intelligent and agreeable, but also eminently kind and moral; and latterly we learn in the full possession of religion.  Comforting memory!  "They whom the gods love die early."

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DOWNER:  In Oroville [CA], March 23, 1867, Joel G. Downer a native of New York, aged 60 years.

Mr. D. was a pioneer citizen of Oroville.  He emigrated from the State of New York, and during a long residence in Butte County [CA], filled various positions of public trust.  He was for a long time the leading spirit of his party, and by his energy and perseverance contributed largely to its success Oroville Express

The subject of the above notice was born at the residence of his father, the late Joel Downer, in Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 8, 1807.  Soon after attaining his majority, he located at Bridgeport in this county [Madison Co. NY] and for many years engaged in legal and mercantile pursuits, besides filling various offices by the favor of his fellow citizens.  Some twenty year later, he emigrated to California, where he has since resided.  Trained in the school of Jeffersonian Democracy, Mr. D. believed in the equal right of all men "To life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," and evinced his faith by his works.  His second son, Hiram K. Downer, was one of the victims of the slaveholder's rebellion, dying while a prisoner of the rebels of wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness.  A younger son is now in the army in Arizona Territory, ready to suffer, and if needs be, to die for his country.  Mr. D. leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death. W.B..D.

Vital Records, Broome (1839), Chenango (1880), Madison (1861) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 11, 1839

Marriages

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

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

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 14, 1839

Marriage

Married 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 William Platt, Esq. of the former place.

Deaths

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

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 banisters.  His back and several of the vertebrae 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 will 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, march 21, 1839

Marriage

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

Death

Died recently [23 Feb. 1839] 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 Life Guard 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

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

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 8, 1880

Death

HOYT:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4 th inst., Mr. Henry Hoyt, aged 64 years.

Mr. Henry Hoyt of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] died in Unadilla on Tuesday last after a long and very painful illness.  Mr. H. was formerly a resident of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and was long known as one of the most genial and popular landlords in the county, having conducted hotels in nearly all the villages in the valley.  His health failing, some years since, he retired from the hotel business and has kept a restaurant in Norwich.  His remains were brought to this place on Thursday and Friday funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Alson Adams.  Deceased leaves surviving him a widow and one son (the former a step-daughter of Mr. Adams) who have the sympathies of a large circle of friends in their affliction.

Oneida Sachem, Oneida, NY, May 2, 1861

Civil War Letter

Syracuse N.Y., April 30, 1861: Dear Sachem: We are at length on the way to the field of conflict, having left Canastota [Madison Co. NY] this afternoon during a very unpleasant storm of rain, which did not, however, prevent a good turnout of our friends to witness the departure of the company and cheer them on their way.  Many were the tender leave takings, and hearty were the expressions of good wishes for the success of the glorious cause in which we have engaged.  May none of our company ever falter in that cause and ever may each remember and be grateful for the generous hospitality of the patriotic citizens of Canastota.

Mr. Daniel Crouse, in addition to other generous provisions for the comfort of our company, presented each man with a serviceable pair of boots or brogans.  May none prove unworthy of the gift.

The Company numbers 87, and are already spoken of quite flatteringly by those who have observed them.  A few weeks drill by our excellent officers will constitute the company, we trust, one of the best in the service.

We leave for Elmira on Thursday where we expect to spend a short time in the necessary drilling and then depart for the seat of war to help fight our country's battles.     D.

Vital Records, Delaware (1836), Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 1, 1836

Marriages

At Hudson [Columbia Co. NY] on the 12th ult. by the Rev. William Whittaker, P. Dean Carrique, publisher and proprietor of the Hudson Gazette, to Miss Elizabeth Coleman, both of that city.

In Trinity church Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Wednesday the 18th ult. by the rector, the Rev. P.A. Proal Mr. Eli Maynard proprietor of the Utica Observer to Miss Mary L. Downer of Kortright in this county [Delaware Co. NY].

In Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on the evening of the 18th ultimo, by the Rev. J.N. Wychoff, Nelson Beardsley, Esq. of Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] to Frances [Powers] daughter of the Hon. James Powers of the former place.

Deaths

At South Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday morning, the 19th ult. Benney S. Dayton aged 27 years, after a short illness of 30 hours.   His complaint was one that baffled the skill of some of our best physicians.

Also, at Harpersfield on Monday morning, 21st ult. Mr. Plyment Dayton aged 62 years, having been sick but four days and was the father of the Mr. Dayton, whose death is mentioned above.

In this dispensation of Providence, two families have been unexpectedly deprived of kind husbands and affectionate fathers.  The two Mr. Daytons were universalists in principle and profession, and both died in the triumphs of universal salvation.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 8, 1836

Marriages

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Huntington, Robert Menzie, Esq. to Miss Ann Thorp all of Hobart [Delaware Co. NY].

In Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] on the 28th of May, by the Rev. A.M. Mann, Adj't. Gen. Levi Hubbell to Miss Susan Linn daughter of the late Gen. Simeon De Witt.

Death

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. of consumption, Elias G. Griffin son of Amos Griffin in the 21st year of his age.

It is seldom the lot of man to be called to mourn more fervently over the blasted prospects of youthful promise than in this dispensation of divine providence.  the deceased has for several years past been a resident of the city of New York, where, by close application to business, he had established a name and reputation seldom acquired by a young man of his age.  As a son he was affectionate and dutiful, the pride of his relatives and the admiration of all with whom he was acquainted.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 15, 1836

Marriages

At Kortright Centre [Delaware Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Clark, Ruggles Merwin, Esq to Miss Amanda French.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Forest, Mr. Samuel Bell to Miss Eliza Douglass.

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Forest, Mr. Robert Ballough of New York to Miss Jane Craigh of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 22, 1836

Marriage

On the 15th inst. by A.M. Paine, Esq. Mr. Joel B. Mallory to Miss Jane Carpenter, both of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 24, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. George Harris in Waterville [Oneida Co. NY][, June 19th, by Rev. Albert H. Corliss, Mr. James S. Driscall to Miss Clara A. [Marvis] daughter of Mr. Henry Marvis, both of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 9th, by Rev. C.G. Wood, Mr. John B. Johnstone to Miss Frances E. Scofield, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

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Elmira Advertiser of June 5th:  On the evening of June 3d the pleasant home of Mr. W.H. Homer on Clinton Street was the scene of joyous marital festivities.  The parties were his only daughter, Miss Clara B. [Homer] and Mr. Edson F. Eccleston of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].  Mr. W.C. Balcom of Oxford and Miss Lena Collins of Hornellsville, officiated as groomsman and bridesmaid.  Dr. L. C. Queal was the officiating clergyman.  The bride was elegantly attired in a rich claret colored silk, her only ornament a handsome necklace and pendant, the gift of the groom.  

The presents were numerous and elegant, consisting of a full China tea set from the father of the bride; a fern enameled chamber set from Mr. W.C. Balcom; table caster from Miss Lena Collins; silver cake basket form Mrs. Eccleston, of Oxford, N.Y.; silver card receiver from Messrs. Kimball and Rewalt of Hornellsville; an elegant lamp from Mr. and Mrs. William Collins; a pickle caster from Mrs. Charles Rogers of Hornellsville; a silver butter dish from Mr. and Mrs. John Baily, Jr.; a pair of napkin rings from the Misses Comps, of Hornellsville; a dozen silver knives from Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Teed; a set of solid silver spoons from Mr. S. Homer, of Olean, and many others. 

There were many guests from out of town, among them were Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wedge, of Greene; Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Miss Hattie Combs, Miss Maggie Rogers, Miss Mary Collins, Messrs. C.J. Kimball and J.C. Rewalt, of Hornellsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Eccleston of Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs. Hull of Susquehanna.  The refreshments were varied and elegant. The company dispersed about twelve o'clock after enjoying a most delightful evening.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 16th, Miss Ella J. Taylorb, aged 18 years.

In Bellaire, Ohio, June 15th, Laura [Kelly] wife of C.C. Kelly and daughter of Norman Black of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] June 12th, Miss Olive McCall aged 89 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] June 13th, Mr. Nathaniel P. Smith aged 82 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 18th, Mr. William A. Harrington aged 75 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] May 20th, Thirza Bowe aged 78 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, June 26, 1873

Marriages

BORTLE - SHANDLRY:  At the residence of John Butler in Oneida [Madison Co. NY], May 18, by the Rev. R.C. Fox, Mr. William Bortle and Mrs. Angeline Shandlry, both of Oneida.

STRINGER - RICHARDS:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] June 19, by Rev. Beriah Green, William H. Stringer of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY] and Lydia R. Richards of Utica.

TOBIN - BACON:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] June 15, at the M.E. parsonage by Rev.  H.S. Williams, Mr. Richard Tobin and Mrs. J.A. Bacon, both of Earlville.

HOWE - RICHARDSON:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Mr. C.H. Howe and Miss Jennie E. Richardson both of West Eaton.

PROCTER - HOLMES:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] June 15, by Rev. J.M. McGahen, Mr. William Procter and Miss Grace Hoilmes, both of Earlville [Madison Co. NY].

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GROSVENOR - DARROW:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] June 18 by Rev. B.W. Hamilton, Mr. Eugene F. Grosvenor and Miss Mary E. Darrow, daughter of David M. Darrow, Esq.

The occasion of the marriage of Miss M.E. Darrow, only daughter of D.M. Darrow, Esq., of this place [West Eaton], to E.F. Grosvenor of Hamilton on Wednesday the 18th inst. was a splendid affair.  A very large number of invitations were sent out and aside from our own town, where a majority of the relatives reside, Lebanon, Georgetown and Hamilton were well represented, with quite a number from Cazenovia, Nelson and Fenner; also, several from the cities of Buffalo and Binghamton.

The services were performed by the Rev. B.W. Hamilton of Canastota, but formerly pastor of the M.E. Church in this place, and by-the-way, it has been suggested that a petition be sent to the next annual conference requesting that the Rev. B.W.H. be set apart for the express purpose of doing up the marrying business generally, for he seems to be the almost universal choice for those contemplating matrimony, especially in this locality.  On the occasion referred to, the weather was delightful, just warm enough and just cool enough, and we venture to say that never did a more happy and joyous company meet together; neither were the thousands who feasted on loaves and fishes better filled.  The bride being an only child, no pains were spared on the part of the parents to make the entertainment all that could be desired, and if a single doubt remained in the minds of any of those present in relation to the success of the enterprise after partaking of the sumptuous repast, the distribution of a box of choice and highly flavored Havanas settled the question at once.  The bridal presents were rich and numerous and could not have fell short of several hundred dollars in value.  

The happy pair left on the 4:20 P.M. train on the Midland for a bridal tour through the western part of the State. A large company of young people escorted them as far as Eaton station.

Deaths

HEARSEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] June 9, Mrs. Fanny Hearsey, wife of John Hearsey, deceased, aged 84 yrs.

JOHNSON:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] June 9, Levi Johnson aged 80 years.

CRANDALL:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] June 10, Mrs. Lydia Crandall, aged 73 years.

SMITH:  In South Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], June11, Rev. Sheldon N. Smith of Rochester, Minn., formerly a resident of Augusta, aged 65 years.

MAYDOLE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] June 19, Clara M. [Maydole] wife of A.D. Maydole, aged 38 years.

WIMETT:  Near Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], June 24, Isaac Wimett aged 19 years.

BENDER:  At his residence in East Boston [MA], June 23 at 1 o'clock A.M., Daniel Bender, aged 54 years, 10 months and 21 days.  He bore his protracted illness with Christian fortitude.  He was an industrious man, good citizen, and lived a consistent Christian life, and died in the faith of the gospel and a blessed immortality.

KELSEY:  In Bouckville, Madison Co., N.Y. June 10, of pulmonary consumption, after a painful illness of about eight months, David J. Kelsey aged 32 years.  Mr. Kelsey was known as a gentleman and citizen only to be esteemed and respected.  Cut down in the vigor and beauty of early manhood,  his loss is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives.  Some time before his death he experienced a happy change of heart through faith in Christ and from that time, while voice and strength remained, his conversation respecting his hope of Heaven, his desire for the conversion of his friends and associates, and his remarkable resignation in view of coming dissolution was deeply affecting and highly cheering.  His friends are comforted in their sorrow and hope to meet him in the fadeless beauty and brightness of a better world.

These cords which into finite hands / Are freely given, / Are never broken, only lengthened out, / Uniting earth with heaven.

A.D.W.

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Frederick Flake, a brakeman on the Midland RR, who has made Oneida [Madison Co. NY] his home for four or five years past, was instantly killed at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday night last, by a coal train passing over his body.  It seems that the train became disconnected while under motion and the unfortunate man stepped off while walking on the top of the cars towards the rear of the train.  Some twenty-five cars passed over his body, mutilating it in a most frightful manner.  His remains were brought to Oneida on Tuesday morning.  He was a son of William Flake, who was formerly engaged as a cabinet manufacturer in this place. The deceased was a member of the Oneida Fire Department and leaves a wife in this place.

On Sunday evening last, Charles Bannister, a little boy aged nearly eight years and son of Alfred Bannister, who has for some time resided on Cherry St. in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], fell from his father's boat while [it was] lying in Albany [Albany Co. NY], and was not missed until some time after drowning.  His mother was on board the boat at the time, and his father but a short distance away.  The body was recovered after being in the water nearly one-half hour.  All efforts to restore life proved vain. The sad death of the only child rendered the mother insensible and for some time her life was also despaired of by the unfortunate father and her friends. the body was brought to Oneida on Monday evening on the 5 P.M. train and the funeral took place on the following Wednesday.  The afflicted parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends and neighbors.