Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1862, 1880)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 14, 1862

Marriage

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], April 22d, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Joseph G. Jenks to Mrs. Lydia Whitney, both of Oneonta.

Death

Hon. James Hyde, late County Judge of Otsego, died at his residence in Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday, the 2d inst. of bilious pleurisy.  He was a man of strict integrity and sound judgment, of genial temperament, warm-hearted, and cordial in his manners, universally esteemed by all who knew him.  He was buried on Sunday last with Masonic Honors.  He was a member of that Order in which he had held leading offices.  The funeral services were read by Judge Graves, of Herkimer County. The attendance of Masons and others was very large.  Judge Hyde was 65 years of age.  Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 21, 1862

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, Gertrude Louisa [Sprague] daughter of Charles H. and Hellen L. Sprague, of Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] aged 5 years and 7 months.

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Departed this life in Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], July 15th, 1861, Rozilla [Beeman] daughter of milo and Nancy Beeman, aged 25 years 5 months and 18 days.

The subject of this notice possessed an amiable disposition by nature which was improved by the sanctifying influences of the Divine spirit.  Early in life she sought and found the Saviour and ever after lived the life of the Christian.  From early childhood she exhibited more than ordinary powers of mind, refinement, and studying the deep things of God and nature was her great delight.  Books were her choice companions.  Never possessing a strong constitution, the body soon felt and manifested disease, aggravated by her close application of mind.  On account of poor health, she was subject at times to a depression of spirits.  During her last sickness while the body was wasting away, the soul was receiving the blessedness of the promise, "My grace is sufficient for thee."

News Item

It has been currently reported for the last few days, that Capt. Robert Johnson of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] was killed at the battle of Williamsburg.  But we learn from the Delhi papers that he is not dead.  He was wounded in the hand and is still with his company.

We see by the New York papers, that among the wounded who arrived at New York last week are the names of Albert Schermerhorn and  R. Bishop from this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].  They were members of the 43d Regiment.  Schermerhorn had a ball pass through his back and Bishop was wounded in the right arm, which had to be amputated.  Since the above was put in type, Bishop has arrived in our village and is doing as well as can be expected.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 28, 1862

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] May 12th, of consumption, Elihu Ward aged 42 years.

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In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] May 19th, of diptheria, Willie [Harrington] son of Samuel H. and Carolina Harrington, aged 12 years.

Also, May 21st, James [Harrington] youngest son of Samuel H. and Caroline Harrington in the 7th year of his age.

We remember them as beautiful bright-eyed, healthy, affectionate children, intelligent beyond their years and apparently destined long to make glad the hearts of their parents. Their good constitution, the skill of excellent physicians, the tender care of parental hearts, all, however, failed to baffle the dreaded diptheria, which now numbers them among it choicest victims.

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At Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] May 1st, William West aged 74 years.

At Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] May 2d, Ethel [Birch] son of Ethel Birch, aged 3 years.

We learn that George Benedict, a returning volunteer, son of Caleb S. Benedict of Sidney Centre, Delaware Co. [NY], committed suicide on Sunday last, by hanging himself.  Unadilla Times.

Died on Sunday night, the 18th inst., Mrs. Anne P. Crippen, wife of Hon. Schuyler Crippon, aged 50.  The deceased was a daughter of the late Isaac Cooper, Esq., and was born and bred and always resided in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].  This afflictive dispensation extinguishes the light which cheered the heart and lighted up and directed the pathway of husband and children.  It deprives those afflicted by disease and suffering from misfortune and penury of one, who, like an angel of mercy, was untiring and constant in administering consolation and dispensing substantial relief, and our village community has lost one of its most efficient laborers, in organizing and administering moral, charitable enterprises.  Republican  [Anne Pomeroy (Moore) Crippen, 14 Nov. 1811 - 18 May 1862, aged 50y, buried Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown, NY]

Henry J. Wadwell, a worthy young man f Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], 18 years old, was drowned in the town on Saturday, the 18.  Republican

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 18, 1880

Deaths

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] March 1st, Mrs. Sybil R. Torrey aged 87 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] March 10, Ella [Esmay] wife of M.J. Esmay and daughter of Awry and Elizabeth Delong aged 21 years.

Mrs. Mary Lake Pinney, grandmother of Mrs. A.C. Parshall of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] died at her home is Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on the 7th inst. in the 95th year of her age. We recently had occasion to speak to her at some length in this column.  She was a remarkable woman physically and intellectually, retaining her mental faculties to the last. She had been permitted to see the fifth generation of her family.  Mrs. Pinney was born in Cairo [Greene Co. NY] in this State, in 1785, and was married in 1803.  In 1807, she moved from Albany to Clarksville, in this county and there helped to form the Baptist church of that village.  Years ago, the last of her church associates passed away.  It was not until she had numbered 81 years that she ceased to be an active worker in the church and Sunday School at Owego. Quietly and with no physical suffering she passed away in "a good old age."

News Item

Milford [Otsego Co. NY], March 19, 1880:  S.M. Shaw Esq.:  Dear Sir, I send you the names of eight persons, residents of Milford, whose united ages are pretty well up, I think, Viz:  Alvin Lyon, 84, his wife Harriet Lyon, 82; Henry Schermerhorn, 86, his wife, Betsey [Schermerhorn], 91, David Kimball, 88, Frank Wellman, 87; Mrs. John  T. Quackenbush, 91; George Kirkpatrick, 99.  United ages 708; average 88-1/2 years.  All in good health, and helping themselves.  Is not the climate of Milford favorable to longevity?  Yours, &c.  B.

Vital Records, Broome (1839), Madison (1855) Counties, NY

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 3 1839

Marriage

 On the 27th of Nov. by the Rev. Mr. Converse, Maj. Abraham Van Buren, eldest son of the President of the United States, to Miss Sarah Angelica Singleton, daughter of Mr. Richard Singleton, at her father's house, in Sumpter District, South Carolina.

Deaths

In the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY] on the 23d ultimo, Mrs. Mary Osborn, wife of John P. Osborn, Esq., aged 38 years.

In the town of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 23d Dec. last, Mr. Darius Orton aged about 68 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 10, 1839

Marriages

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Andrews, Lewis Morris of Butternuts, Otsego County [NY\] to Julia Ann Collier daughter of Hon. John A. Collier of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

On the 31st of December last, at Great Bend, Pa., by the Rev. Mr. Foster, Mr. George W. Rose of this town, to Miss Valvacia Stevens, daughter of Israel Stevens, Esq. of Pike, Bradford, County, Pa.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 24, 1839

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11th instant, James N. [Atwater] son of J.L. Atwater, aged 2 years.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, February 7, 1855

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday the 4th inst. Jane [Ledyard] wife of Gen. J.D. Ledyard, Esq. aged 61 years, after a very short illness.

Stronger ties of affection have seldom been broken than by this sad and unlooked for bereavement.  Mrs. Ledyard possessed every quality necessary to render her the delight of her friends and to qualify her for beneficent and useful action in any sphere appropriate to her sex.  Her susceptibilities were of the most sympathetic nature, and her manners the unostentatious acting of her benign spirit.  She was prudent, dignified, firm and conciliatory.  As a wife and a mother, occupying an elevated station, she fulfilled her duties with a strength of purpose and warmth of affection which commanded the devoted attachment and profound respect of her family.  They can "rise up and call her blessed."  While memory remains, she will have a place in their heart. She will also be remembered with most sincere affection by all who knew her best, and with gratitude by the poor who were aided by her charities.

Her death was sudden, but she habitually looked for the mercy of God through Jesus Christ, and as we hope, has entered into his rest.  She died in the manner and at the time which infinite wisdom saw best.  then let us all say, "Thy will be done."

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, February 14, 1855

Marriages

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Alvord, Edward Norton, Esq. one of the publishers of the Madison Observer, Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Nancy H. Daniels, of the former place.

At Wever's Hotel, Nelson [Madison Co. NY] by J. Donaldson, Esq., Mr. William Hall to Miss Mary Hamilton both of Erieville [Madison Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Jane Strawbridge [Ledyhard] daughter of J. Denise and Elizabeht Fitzhugh Ledyard, aged 1 year and 7 days.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, February 21, 1855

Marriages

In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], February 15th, by Charles H. Maxson, Esq. Mr. Rufus A. Bugbee of Tully [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Martha A. Jones of Apulia [Onondaga Co. NY].

In Fulton on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.P. Simmons, Mr. Albert G. Osburn of Fulton to Miss Sylvia N. Osburn of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday the 14th inst. Miss Isabel Lewis aged 26 years.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, February 28, 1855

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 26th inst. Mrs. Diana Coon aged 77 years.

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Death of William Luse Crandall:  the numerous friends and acquaintances of this gentleman, in this vicinity, will be pained to receive this announcement.  He died at Stanwix Hall, Albany [Albany Co. NY] on Monday evening last.  His disease was consumption, though he had been confined to his room only about five weeks.

Mr. Crandall was a native of Unadilla, Otsego Co. [NY] and served his apprenticeship to the printing business in the office of the Cooperstown Freeman's Journal, under Col. Prentice.  He has been known somewhat ostensively as a printer and editor.  He was joint proprietor and editor of the Onondaga Standard with Mr. A.L. Smith for many years.  He had charge of the editorial columns of the Star for a short time during the year 1846.   He was part publisher and Editor of the Onondaga Democrat and afterwards edited a paper in Troy in 1848, called the Commercial Advertiser which advocated the election of Gen. Cass to the Presidency.  Mr. C. was always a Democrat of the conservation stamp until the defeat of Gen. Cass in 1848, when he afterwards became a free soiler.  Latterly he has given his attention to educational interests and at the close of the last year issued the volume entitled Three Hours School a Day; a Talk with Parents, which was the fruit of much toil and thought and containing many valuable suggestions.  He was about forty years of age.  Syracuse Journal, Feb. 21.

Vital Records, Otsego (1825), Delaware (1836) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 12, 1825

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday last, Mrs. Rachel Flint, aged 44 years, widow of the late Elijah Flint.

At the residence of Dr. Cuthbert, at Bloomingdale, near New York [Essex Co. NY] on Sunday morning, 3d inst. of consumption, Charles G Haines, Esq. Adjutant General of the State of New York.  Of the deceased we can say, from early personal knowledge, that he possessed many valuable qualities as a citizen and friend and was among the most promising men in the country.  Noah's Advocate.

News Item

One Dollar Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on the 6th instant for the third and last time, Preston Barr, an indented apprentice to the shoemaking business, aged about 20 years, light complexion, about 5 feet 9 inches high, slim built, walks with his head bent forward and arms akimbo; Had on when he want away, a black frock coat, black vest and pantaloons and boots.  Also took with him a bundle wearing apparel.

The above reward will be paid to any person who will return said runaway to his master or will confine him in any gaol and give information thereof to the subscriber, residing in the village of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].  All persons are hereby forbid harboring or employing said Preston Barr on penalty of the law or trusting him on my account.

Warren Johnson July 11, 1825.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 9, 1836

Marriages

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by William Mason, Esq. Mr. James McDonald of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Susan Signor of the former place.

At Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 3d ult by Elder Charles I. Butler, Dr. Ralph Sheperd to Miss Charlotte [Hathaway] daughter of Mr. Cephus Hathaway, all of the above place.

Deaths

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th ult., Mr. John Morrow aged 32 years, after a short but painful illness.  Mr. M. was a worthy citizen of the town of Roxbury and has left a widowed mother and a numerous circle of relatives and acquaintances to mourn his sudden exit.  He died a worthy example of piety.

In New York on Monday afternoon, 29th ult. Samuel Augustus [Sherwood] son of Samuel Sherwood Esq. in the 21st year of his age.  

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 16, 1836

Marriages

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Elder David Mead, Capt. Aram Van Blarcumof Andes [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Betsey Stratton of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by John Beadle, esq. Mr. Asahel Hall of Delhi [Delaware Col. NY] to Miss Parmelia M. Jackson of the former place.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst.by the Rev. William Cumming, Mr. Nathan Clark of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Prudence A Hall of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 23, 1836

Marriages

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 13th inst., by Duncan McDonald, Esq., Mr. Henry J. Soul of Blenheim, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Catharine [Palmatree] daughter of Rev. Nathan Palmatree of the former place.

On the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenton, Mr. James Lynch to Miss Jane Orwin, daughter of Mr. John Orwin, all of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

On the evening of the 19th inst. at the house of Mr. Solomon P. Yeomans, by S. Goodman, Jr., Esq., Mr. Thomas Perkins of Delhi [Delaware co. NY] to Widow Sally Brown, daughter of Mr. Samuel Andrus of Harpersfield, in this county [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

Suggested on the death of Miss Mary Burr of Meredith, who is much lamented by all who knew her and most lamented by those who knew her best.

"Memento Mori"

Come thoughtless youth attend awhile, / Nor slight the warning voice, / That bids you while in health prepare / To lie a lifeless corpse.

Here you behold an opening bud / Just blooming into day / Laid low by Death's relentless hand / And turned to native clay.

Oft has the voice of this dear friend / Joined in the singing choir, / But now cold Death has sealed her lips, / You'll hear her voice no more.

Mourn not dear Parents - Jesus called, / She'll ne'er to you return; / Dear Brothers, Sisters, all must lie / Within the mouldering urn.

My pensive muse in sorrow mourns / I pause awhile to find / A mingled joy of fond regret, / That she in glory shines.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 30, 1836

Marriage

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. Asahel Bonson, Levinus Monson, Esq. to Miss Mary Parish.

Civil War Soldier's Letter, April 1862

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 21, 1862

Civil War Soldier's Letter

Fort Riley, Kansas, April 30th, 1862

Dear Herald:  When last I wrote you, we were at Fort Scott, "an hundred miles from nowhere, and no bridge to get back on," expecting and hoping for orders to move forward and reinforce Curtis.  After eighteen days, orders came, one brigade went forward, ours waited for supplies.  Two days after, our orders were countermanded, and our brigade was ordered to Lawrence for an outfit for New Mexico.  Meanwhile, we had built a bridge to get back on and back we went, glad to be in motion again, though not in the direction we wished.

Our march to Lawrence was in the main a pleasant one.  Our route for the first fifty miles was over the same section we passed through on our way down, but as the weather was pleasant and we in good spirits, the country looked pleasanter to us, and I formed a favorable opinion of it.  But it was not until we reached the valley of the Kaw, that we began to see and appreciated the loveliness of Kansas scenery.  From the hour that we gained the ridge overlooking the valleys of the Kaw and Wauharusha until the present, the whole scenery has been a grouping together of the new, picturesque, grand and beautiful.  We left Fort Scott March 21st and arrived at Lawrence April 2d.  Thus, ended out Lane-Hunter expedition.  Having filled the post of historian of that great Humbug, please accept of my services as historian of the expedition to New Mexico, which I will denominate Humbug, No. 2.

We were told that five regiments and seven batteries would rendezvous at Lawrence and would then be furnished with clothing and equipment for six months.  Besides our brigade, consisting of the 12th and 13th Wisconsin and 1st Kansas, we found there Jennison's celebrated Jay Hawkers.  They were a fine regiment of cavalry and under admirable discipline.  Jennison became dissatisfied while there and threw up his commission.  I heard his farewell address to his soldiers and wish the powers that be could have heard it.  He complained that the Government had pursued a do nothing policy.  That while an armed foe was at their very doors, the Kansas troops had been allowed to do nothing but "march up the hill and then march down again," going hither and thither to suit contractors, save once when they were marched to the massacre at Springfield, and pitted against five times their number to be slain like sheep.  That the promotions among Kansas officers had been from those who had once harassed and persecuted Free State men.  That if he continued in the service he must serve under men who once dogged him like a beast and set a price on his head, and that he could not do with honor.  That this was true not only of Kansas, but of the whole country.  No anti-slavery man, whatever his merits and services could rise, for the whole management of the war had played into the hands of pro-slavery men, who were anxious to preserve the institution of human bondage.  He exhorted his men to be faithful and obedient, but instead of minding him they deserted by scores.  He went to Leavenworth, was there arrested for raising mutiny among his soldiers and sent to St. Louis and placed in close confinement.  Kansas honors him!

We had not been in Lawrence long before it was thought best to send us to Fort Riley, where there was an abundance of hay for the horses and somebody wanted to sell beef; we having spent what few thousand we had to spare at Lawrence.  So, without an outfit, we started about the 20th inst. and came here a distance of one hundred miles up the Kaw.  The Kansas 2d mounted Infantry, was expected here, but they were ordered elsewhere to please somebody who wanted to sell corn.

Let me give you a description of the country between Lawrence and Fort Riley.  The road for the first fifteen miles runs over the divide between the Kaw and Wauharusha.  At a distance on the right, one catches a glimpse of the miserable village Lecompton, the Border Ruffian capital.  The road then runs along the slope toward the Kaw to Topeka, the capital, a distance of ten miles.  There it crosses the river, and for the next forty miles keeps up the valley, crossing the Pottawatomie reserve.  The bottoms are dry and level and from four to six miles in width. The river hugs the bluff on the south, leaving the valley a smooth unbroken prairie.  The valley is skirted on the north by a range of bluffs of easy ascent and covered with herbage.  Of timber there was none, except a narrow strip along the river and to tributaries and in many places there was nothing but a row of cottonwood under the bank.  The inhabitants are principally Indians, who have adopted civilized habits.  About twenty-five miles from Topeka we passed the Catholic mission of St. Mary, where more than a hundred little redskins are fed, clothed and instructed.  They were permitted to come out and see us as we passed and there was some tall staring done on both sides.

The streams of water putting into the Kaw, grew brighter and clearer as we progressed westward, having pebble bottom and a swift current.  After crossing one of these called the Vermillion, the road leaves the bottoms and for fourteen miles runs over the rough country bordering the valley, sometimes crossing high ridges and then descending into the valley of some streams.  Then it again strikes to Kaw bottoms, but now everything is changed, the valley is not one-third its former width, the river winds through it with hardly a bash to mark its course. The bluffs are steep, rocky and bare and as regular as if formed by art.  Different ledges of rock jutting out one above another, give them the appearance of being terraced.  Houses and farms were everywhere in sight.  A few miles farther on, passing a narrow belt of timber, we crossed the Big Blue a few rods above its junction with the Kansas, and found ourselves "in town."  All at once, as if my magic, a beautiful village rose around us, with large commodious churches, hotels, stores and schoolhouse. We were surprised and delighted to see where we supposed at most a few settlers' cabins, a village combining the neatness thrift and comfort of New England, with the freshness and fine natural scenery of the West.  Such is Manhattan, standing on the advance guard of civilization, bright prophecy of culture, refinement and progress soon to cover the fields of the far West.  Five miles beyond we caught a view of Fort Riley, eleven miles distant.  The scenery continues varied and beautiful to the Fort and as far beyond as the eye can reach.  The Fort stands on high ground.  where the Republican and Smoky Hill Pork unite to form the Kansas.  These streams are very turbid, being nearly the color of dirty soap suds.

While at Lawrence, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ford, formerly of Oneonta, who gave me a genuine New York welcome to this house.  I had passed many pleasant hours at the house of his brother, Mr. J. Ford, of Franklin, while a student there, and now, while talking of old friends and mutual acquaintances, I seemed to live the old times over again.  At Topeka, I visited Mrs. Thompson, formerly of Otego, and at Fort Riley, I found the Messrs. Newells of Laurens.  They are "oft to the wars" now, their company having left the fort yesterday.

Fresh Buffalo beef has been brought into camp, and today some of our regiment have gone hunting.  Of the country and events here, I will write more particularly hereafter.   

Laurens

Vital Records, Otsego (1808), Delaware (1836) Counties, NY

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, July 2, 1808

Death

Drowned in the Hudson River on Friday evening, the 17th ult. George Metcalf second son of George Metycalf, Esq. of this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY], aged 11 years.  He was a most amiable and promising youth, and his sudden and untimely death is a source of great and poignant grief to his afflicted parents, relatives and friends. The body was found on Saturday morning, and yesterday afternoon interred in the cemetery of the Episcopal Church.  Albany Gazette

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, August 20, 1808

Death

Died in the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th instant, Mrs. Sarah Ann Sayre, consort of Mr. Nathan Sayre, formerly of Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, after a lingering illness in the 43d year of her age.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, August 27, 1808

Marriage

"The Altar we with rapture greet, / The chain is light, the bondage Sweet."

Married At Schoharie on Monday last, by the Rev Augustus Wachenhagen, Mr. Jacob I. Cuyler merchant, of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Polly Soul of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 2, 1836

Deaths

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th instant, in the 26th year of her age, Miss Mary Burr, eldest daughter of Isaac Burr, Esquire.  Overtaken in early life with protracted, unyielding disease, she sunk gradually to her tomb.  Her sufferings severe and long continued, were yet softened by the religion she professed and the hopes she cherished in the Saviour.  And these seemed the last solace of her expiring hours.   Her relatives, hence, may mourn, but not as those that mourn without hope.

In South Worcester, Otsego County [NY] on the 10th ult. Mrs. Ann Hartwell, wife of Alanson Hartwell, in the 20th year of her age.  She died of typhus fever.  Mrs. H. possessed an intelligent mind which she retained unto the last and died in possession of that hope in immortality which disrobed death of its sting, and the grave of its terrors. She was an affectionate wife a tender mother and was unusually esteemed by all who knew her.  She has left  a husband and two children and a numerous circle of connection and friends to mourn her early departure.

At the same place, on the morning of the 21st ult. Mrs. E. Frier wife of Mr. Henry Frier, aged 61 years, also of typhus fever.

At the same place, on the morning of the 22d ult. Mrs. Elizabeth Freeck wife of Mr. Jacob Freeck, in the 43d year of her age, also of typhus fever.

News Items

The Court of Common Pleas sessions for this county [Otsego Co. NY] commenced on Monday the 22d ult. and adjourned on Saturdays the 27th.  there was a fell calendar of causes, all of which were not tried.

William Hoghtaling was tried on an indictment for cutting and carrying away timber form the Banyar patent.  He was found guilty by the jury and sentenced to ten days imprisonment in the county jail and to pay a fine of 25 dollars.  A.J. Parker, Esq. District Attorney for the people, S. Gordona and A. Parker, Esqs for the defendant.

The case of Webster, indicted for burglary, was postponed till the next sessionl.

The Grand jury presented but one bill of indictment, and that was against Pedter Pangbrn for the murder of Jane Pangburn.  The investigation of this crime occupied the attention of the grand Jury during two or three days. We understand  it will be tried at the Oyer and Terminer to be held in May next.

Vital Records, Otsego (1873), Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 8, 1873

Marriage

Oct. 1st:  At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Holroyd, Charles H. Lawrence of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lina Harrington of Butternuts.  Printer's remembered.  A long, happy and prosperous life to Charles and Lina.

Deaths

Oct. 2d:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of his father, L.W. Glagg, aged 25 years. [Luzerne W. Flagg, son of Deloss Flagg]

L.W. Flagg, who but a few weeks since returned from New York, where he has been engaged in type setting for the firm of Lange, Little & Hillman, died at his parents' residence in this village on Thursday, Oct. 2d, aged 25 years, of consumption.  This young gentleman learned the printing business in the Union office, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], soon after he became proprietor of a paper at Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY].  About two years ago he sold out there and went to New York.  Young Flagg was greatly respected by the members of the craft and possessed a fine, genial spirit, which called forth the confidence of all who knew him.  Thus, in early manhood, has fallen one of our most respected young men.

In Memorial:  Hillington lodge, I.O. of G.T., Morris, N.Y.:  Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from earth our brother, Luzerne W. Flagg:  Therefore,

Resolved, That in the death of our brother we recognize the loss of one, who by his unswerving fidelity to the principles of Temperance, by his Christian integrity, his amiable disposition, and unsullied life, was an ornament to our order and a valuable member of general society.

Resolved, That we will gratefully cherish his memory among us, and we commend his example to the young of our village and vicinity.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be entered on our journal and also furnished to the Morris Chronicle for publication.

Committee:  W.G Queal, E.P. Sweet, E. Cruttenden

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Oct. 5th:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of his brother, Jefferson Gifford, Walter Gifford aged 43 years.

Oct. 5th:  In Morris, [Otsego Co., NY] at the residence of his son, Thomas, Mr. Ira Quimby aged 79 years and 5 months.

Oct. 3d: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] infant child of Charles House, aged 1 year.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 14, 1880

Deaths

MANCHESTER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 10th, 1880, Mrs. Mary E. Manchester, aged 27 years and 10 months.

LIGHT:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb 8th, 1880, Enas Light aged 78 years.  Deceased was a brother of A.J. Light of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

PERCIVAL:  At West Brompton, London, England, January 16, 1880, Mrs. Sarah Emily Percival aged 64 years.

Mrs. Percival was born in Brompton, England, where she passed her childhood and was reared in affluence.  She married at an early age and came to this country.  She was the mother of four children, three of whom reside in this country: Frederick in California, Priscilla in Colorado, Albert in Sherburne, Samuel resides in England.  Mrs. Percival came to Sherburne about three years ago and for nearly a year made her home with Mrs. Benjamin Rowland and Mrs. Alfred Babcock.  She united with the Baptist Church here by letter and by her pious exemplary life and sweet social disposition speedily endeared herself to a large circle of friends, some of whom congratulate themselves that "in receiving a stranger they had the pleasure of entertaining an angel unaware."  On leaving Sherburne, she went to Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] where, and in New York City, she passed about a year and a half, and on the 18th of October last sailed for England to revisit her old home, intending to return to Sherburne.  But it was not so to be. Stepping from a carriage she accidentally fell and from the shock she received never recovered but speedily passed away to the land of the blessed.  No words can express the cherished memories of her Sherburne friends, or their heartfelt sorrow that she will return to them no more this side of the silent river. But they are consoled by the reflection that their loss is her gain.

Vital Records, Cortland (1850) Chenango (1877, 1880) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 3, 1850

Marriages

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev. A. Kenny, Mr. Albright Griffith and Miss Charlotte Stewart both of Homer [Cortland Co. NY].

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. P.G. Bridgman, Mr. William B. Seacord and Miss Phebe Ann Thorington both of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], on the 1`st inst. by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Rufine Latting and Miss Mary A. Bellows, both of the former place.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 17, 1850

Marriages

In Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. N. mosher, Mr. Joel Stanton and Miss Mary E. Parke all of the above place.  

In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. R. Persons, Jr. Mr. Josiah Hayward of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Emily M. Partridge of the former place.

In Truxton [Cortland Co. NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. Mr. Fessenden, Mr. William Powers of Penneville and Miss Mary Cleveland of Homer [Cortland Co. NY].

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 24, 1850

Marriages

In Freetown [Cortland Co. NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Samuel R. Benjamin and Miss Mary Ann Richardson, both of the former place.

In Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. N. mosher, Mr. Ambrose Miller, and Miss Susan Parker all of the above place.

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. J.P. Simmons Mr. William Curtiss and Miss Lydia Wood all of the above place.

Death

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Jacob Mills aged 38 years.

It was the sundering of earthly ties which made his funeral deeply solemn to the large audience in attendance.  None doubted that death to him was gain.  He had been happy in his Christian profession and had developed its principles.  He was a husband, and his widow mourned his death.  His only daughter felt that she had been bereft of her most reliable earthly protector.  His aged mother now a widow in her grief exclaimed "O that I could have died in his stead."  He was an esteemed citizen, and his death has  created a large vacancy in the neighborhood which the survivors felt.  He was a beloved member and officer in the Presbyterian church and many feel that they have parted with a valuable Christian brother.  But the Lord had need of him.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 31, 1850

Marriages

In Kirkland, Oneida Co. [NY] Jan. 24, by Rev. Mr. Raymond, Henry G. Trembley Esq. of McGrawville, Cortl Co. [NY] and Miss Jane L. Carothers of the former place.

In LaFayette, Onondaga Co. [NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. J. Fry, Mr. William Thompson and Miss Cynthia L. [Wells] daughter of Rev. C.L. Wells, both of the above place.

Deaths

In Solon, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], Sept. 4, Rubey L. Smith daughter of Marcelius Smith, aged 25.

Miss Smith had been a Christian for some nine years and well sustained her profession.  Her usefulness as a schoolteacher is well known in her native town and highly appreciated, and her loss is greatly afflictive to her family, the church and her numerous friends.  God only is only able to impart the adequate support and consolation.

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 28th inst. Mrs. Odell aged 68.  The deceased has for many years been a respected resident of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY].

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, April 11, 1877

Death

On Friday afternoon last, Will Tinker and his mother were picking berries in the lot near the Hoboken Pond when they came across a man lying upon the ground, whom they at first supposed to be someone under the influence of liquor, but who upon a closer examination proved to be Fred Wales and upon turning him over that found that he was dead.  Poor Fred was subject to fits, and the supposition is that he had one of his bad spells while in the berry lot which proved to be his last.  His funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 10, 1880

Marriages

May 29th by Rev. E. Ketcham, Mr. George S. McCullough of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Effie Harger of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

In Palmyra, N.Y. [Wayne Co.] June 2d by Rev. L. Hartsough Mr. Edmund Barker of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] and Miss Jennie T. Conant of Palmyra.

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] May 3d Mrs. James P. Smith aged 62 years.

In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] May 24th Chloe [Pike] widow of the late Jesse Pike aged 88 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 28th Mr. Albert Munson aged 69 years, 4 months and 24 days.

In Palmyra [Wayne Co. NY] May 19th, Mrs. Temperance W. Conant aged 61 years, formerly fo Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1848)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 19, 1848

Marriages

On the 11th inst. in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. J.S. Mitchell, Herkimer W. Brewer of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Harriet Aldrich of Norwich.

On the 15th inst. by the same, Selwin Babcock to Miss Salina Bowers all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Death

A son of Mr. Charles Church proprietor of the hotel on the corner of John and Main Streets, aged about 11 years, was drowned about dusk yesterday afternoon in the river.  He was skating a short distance above the bridge.  There are places where the ice has not formed in consequence of the current, into and of which he fell, and was immediately carried down by the current.  His body had not been recovered at 8 o'clock last evening. Utica Daily Gazette.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1848

Marriage

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. William Lewis of New Berlin, to Miss Emma Cadsay of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

William M. Fox of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 16 years, was drowned in Cazenovia Lake on Monday by the ice breaking while he was skating.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1848

Marriage

In Pharsalia, Chenango Co. [NY] on the 20th inst. by Elder J.M. Crandall, Mr. Almon Benton of Spencer, Tioga Co. [NY] to Miss Betsy F. Lewis of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 16, 1848

Deaths

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mrs. Lucy Barber aged 59 years.

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In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst., Mr. Samuel Thompson, aged 23 years.

The deceased was ever kind, amiable and exemplary in his deportment and to his numerous brothers, sisters and other relatives and friends, and especially to his parents, his death is an irreparable loss.  He was generally known and highly respected.  Five clergymen and one of the largest congregations ever assembled at South Otselic, attended his funeral, the meeting house being insufficient to accommodate them.  Sincere sorrow appeared written upon every countenance and the tears which so freely flowed from the eyes of the young (many of whom he was instructing, but a few days previous) proved that the remembrance of him was embalmed to their hearts.  May all the sorrowful be comforted by the sentiments there proclaimed and the glorious prospect there presented of the final ingathering of a redeemed and purified  universe in everlasting life, immortal youth and fadeless joy.  J.Y.G.

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On the 30th ult. Mrs. Roxey Case wife of Russel Case, Esq. of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] aged 56 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 23, 1848

Marriage

In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] on Thursday the 17th inst. by Rev. A. Crocker, jr., Col. Erastus Dimmick of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Maryette Stanhope of the former place.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], ont he 21st inst., after a lingering illness of consumption, John Burke aged 19 years.

There is something connected with the decease of this unfortunate young man which strikes a deep thrill to the hearts of all within the circle of his acquaintance.

He came among us a short time since for the purpose of procuring suitable medical aid.  His history is fraught with the vicissitudes of life.  In fact, he seemed from the beginning to have been a mark for the shafts of misfortune.

At an early age, he was deprived of all his connections by the ravages of the cholera.  His means of subsistence were wrested from him, and he was thrown, a helpless orphan, upon the wide and cheerless world.  He resorted to a trade for sustenance, but no sooner had he perfected himself in this, than disease commenced tis ravages upon his system.  After trying in vain all remedies which he could obtain, he came hither, hoping that the desired aid could be found.  But all of no avail.  Slowly, but surely did he fall before the stroke of death, and at length departed in peace from a world of woe and pain, we trust, to reign in another where joy and peace abounds.

His peaceful disposition and sweetness of temper not only made him an object of generous sympathy, but raised up a great number of friends who rendered his burdens light.  But his trials are o'er and as noble a heart as ever beat sleeps in the calm of Death.

At a special meeting of the young men's "Progressive Union Association" the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That it is with deep regret that we learn the death of our young friend, John Burke, whose short acquaintance with us has won our universal esteem.

Resolved, That we, as a society, will attend his funeral and join in paying our last tribute of respect to his remains.

Resolved, That we, in his behalf, render our sincere thanks to Doct. H.K. Bellows, for his kind and humane attention to the deceased, for his perseverance in the use of means to mitigate his sufferings and prolong his life, without any prospect of the least pecuniary reward.

Resolved, That we, in his behalf, also tender our thanks to the citizens of this village, more particularly to Mr. E. Childs and the families in which he resided for their kind and untiring exertions in ministering to his wants to alleviate his sufferings and who relieved as much as possible the burden of his misfortunes.

Resolved, That the above tribute and resolutions be published in the Chenango telegraph, Chenango Union and the Otsego Republican.

Thomas Lewis, President; Gen. H. German, Secretary, Norwich, Feb.  21st, 1848