Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 28, 1879

Birth

JILLSON:  After twelve years of anxious expectancy, David Jillson has at last been visited by a son.  He came down from Heaven, Tuesday, and will probably remain some time.  He's a twelve pounder, and Dave says he's a procrastinator.

Marriages

WALES - BRIGHAM:  At the Central House, Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] August 16th, 1879, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Mr. DeFlorence H. Wales of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Katie A Brigham of New Berlin.

FORT - OLENDORF:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] August 13th by Rev. E. Bayard Smith, Mr. Gerritt A. Fort of Fulton [Oswego Co. NY], and Miss Julia F. [Olendorf] daughter of C.W. Olendorf.

FORD - SEYMOUR:  At the residence of the bride, August 12th, by Rev. E.W. Lake, Mr. Edwin Ford of Morristown, N.J. to Mrs. Eliza Seymour of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY].

NICHOLSON - LEACH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] august 12th, by H.N. Payne, Mr. Willis V. Nicholson and Miss Katie H. Leach, both of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

GOODENOUGH - HAYNES:  In Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY] August 11th by Rev. E. Hunt, William Goodenough of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Ardell Haynes of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

BROOKS - SAGE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. Frank W. Townsend, M. Louise [Sage] daughter of George Sage to Dr. F.D. Brooks formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

BASBROOK - STEVENS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] August 29th by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Harvey A. Rasbrook of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Helen A. Stevens of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY].

CASH - ABBOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] August 21st by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. O.D. Cash and Miss Annie Abbott, all of Sherburne.

Deaths

WYLIE:  In New Ohio [Broome Co. NY] august 11th, Esther [Wylie] wife of John Wylie, aged 75 years.

MUNSON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] August 13th, Miss Sara A. Munson aged 79 years.

RATHBUN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] August 10th, Maudie E. [Rathbun] daughter of Eli T. and Mary L. Rathbun, aged 2 years and 10 months.

COBB:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] August 17th, Frances M. [Cobb] wife of E.A. Cobb, aged 26 years.

HERRICK:  In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] August 16th, Mrs. John Herrick aged 63 years.

CHAMBERLAIN:  In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] August 14th, Mrs. Martha Chamberlain aged 73 years.

BEAGLE:  In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] August 14th, Mrs. Daniel Beagle.

WHITE:  Bath, Steuben Co. NY:  Died, in Bath, June 28, 1879, at the residence of her son, Mrs. A. White, aged 92 years and 11 days.  She was a member of the Christian Church for more than fifty years.  For nearly fifty years she preached the gospel from place to place, traveling many miles and her efforts converted many souls and reclaimed many backsliders. She never took pay for preaching, nor allowed collections to be taken for her.

HOUGHTAILING:  Masonville, Delaware Co. NY:  John Houghtailing nearly a life resident here until within the last year or two, died at Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] in the early part of this month at the advanced age of 93 years.  The remains were brought to this place and interred in the old Whitman Cemetery.

LEWIS:  Masonville, Delaware Co. NY:  Mrs. Jay Lewis only daughter of Rev. N. Ripley, died on Saturday morning last after a lingering and painful illness of many months. The funeral services were held at her father's house on Monday afternoon, Rev. Wheeler, of Bainbridge, an early friend of the deceased, officiating.

CHAPMAN:  A young man by the name of Chapman fell from a load of oats near Otego [Otsego Co. NY] the 15 inst. onto the horses, which, becoming frightened, ran over him, producing injuries from which he died on the 23d.

COLE:  A track laborer named I. Cole aged about 21 years in attempting to jump on a freight train at Lordville [Delaware Co. NY], Sunday night of last week, fell and had both legs cut off.  He died the following Monday.

O'DAY:  Tuesday morning John O'Day a trackman on the Syracuse & Binghamton Railway was killed at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] by being run over by a switch engine, while engaged in shoveling cinders from the track near liberty St.  His body was crushed in a horrible manner.  He leaves a wife and four children.

GOLDEN:  Waverly, Tioga Co. NY" Sunday afternoon Mary Golden, an Irish girl, who was attempting to get some hazel nuts from a tree on the bank of Shepard's Creek, accidently slipped and fell into the water and was drowned.  No one was near enough to save her.  she resided along the Erie railroad. This occurred about 3 o'clock. She was thirteen years of age.

POOLE:  A brakeman named Poole was fatally injured at Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] while making up a train of cars in the yard at that place, Tuesday afternoon about five o'clock.  He was run over by a caboose. The wheels passed over his right groin and his left leg between the knee and ankle.  He cannot live.  He had cut the caboose loose from the forepart of the train and was going into a switch after more cars.  He miscalculated the speed of the caboose which was following him, and it was upon him before he knew it.  Poole died Tuesday night.  He leaves a widowed mother and one sister.

CAFFERTY:  Flavins Cafferty was killed Tuesday night at Owego [Tioga Co. NY] by a freight train westward bound on the Erie, called "The Corning Wildcat."  Young Cafferty, familiarly known as "Queeney," was coming south on the east side of Broadway and as the train was a long one, he was not inclined to wait till it had passed.  He attempted to swing himself between two of the cars by placing his hands on the ends of the cars and throwing his feet onto the bumpers.  He was unsuccessful and fell between them, with the hips and thighs lying across the track.  The wheels of the head truck passed over him severing the left leg near the knee, completely leaving the limb free from the body. The right thigh was crushed and the flesh stripped from the bone, from the hip to the knee.  He only spoke once when first loosened from this terrible grip of the wheels, saying: "I'm gone," He did not suffer long as he seemed to be utterly stunned and benumbed.  He was about thirty years of age, unmarried and resided at Canawanna.

WATTERS & JOHNSON:  A sad cade of drowning occurred on Cazenovia Lake [Madison Co. NY] near the Lake View House landing, Monday forenoon.  The steamer Lake View, starting out from the campground for the regular trip to the village had proceeded but a short distance when Charles Watters a lad some ten years of age, fell from the deck of the steamer into the lake.  George Johnson, pilot of the Lake View, immediately plunged into the water for the purpose of rescuing the lad from his peril.  after reaching him, and before farther assistance could be rendered, both persons went down. From the severe struggle witnessed by the spectators, it is supposed that the lad caught hold of Johnson in such a manner as to prevent him from swimming.  In fact, is said to have fastened a deadly grasp upon Johnson's throat, by which means he was strangled.  Mr. Johnson was said to be a good swimmer, and but for some such grasp as that would have been able to save both himself and the youth. the bodies were recovered from the lake about one hour and a half after the fatal accident. The owners of the boat are severely criticized for their criminal neglect of navigation laws, in not providing life preservers and small boats, as with these both might have been saved.

VAN OVER:  Mr. George Van Over a well-known citizen, died suddenly Friday afternoon at three o'clock, from hemorrhage of the lungs.  His age was about fifty years.  He leaves a wife and, we believe, two children who live on Elm Street, near the Fifth Ward schoolhouse.  Elmira Advertiser

HAWES:  Mr. William B. Hawes a resident of Washington for the past twelve years, a practicing attorney, died on the 12th inst., at his residence no. 415 Second Street N.W.  Mr. Hawes was formerly a resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

News Item

Mr. L.B. Clark has this week erected on his family burial plot in the Episcopal Church graveyard, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] a family monument, one of the finest, if not the largest in the yard.  It is built of Columbian marble, a dark bluish stone, susceptible of a very high polish, quarried at Rutland, Vt. The monument is of the cottage pattern, surmounted with an urn and is a very fine piece of sculpturing. There are two inscriptions on this beautiful memorial, that of Mr. Clark's wife, Louisa S. and a son, Edwin L.  The monument will stand seven feet high when in position.  Mr. Clark will have one of the most beautiful lots in the yard when he completes his present plans.

Vital Records, Chenango (1879), New York (1801) Counties, NY

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 17, 1879

Marriages

At Zion Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, July 9th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. John H. Stevens of Danville, Ind., formerly of this village, to Miss S. Belle Willard, only daughter of the late Dr. C.C. Willard  of this village.  Thanks for a liberal cash fee.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. C.R. Corning, Mr. William H. Wade of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Elizabeth E. Salisbury of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. E.B. Smith to Miss Ada Mayhew both of Cincinnatus.

In Hartford [Washington Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Charles Thomas of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny E. Hubslander of Hartford.

In Hartford [Washington Co. NY] by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Frank Dillenbeck of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Hubslander of Hartford.

In German [Chenango Co. NY] July 6th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr.k Phillip Cole of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. Drew of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

At South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. H.C. leach, Adelbert Miner to Jenny L. Ruddock all of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] July 14th, Mr. Orrin D. Carter in the 71st year of his age.

At the residence of Mrs. James Lansing in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, Mr. Calvin Adams aged 72 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 8th, Mr. Arial Alcott aged 84 years.

Suddenly in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] July 8th, Mr. Simon Turner in the 90th year of his age.

In Corning, June 28th, Mr. George W. Herrick in the 80th year of his age, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, wife of Col. Rufus Chandler aged 80 years.

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We take the following from the Binghamton Republican the lady spoken of was a daughter-in-law of Mr. George A. Davidson of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Mrs. Lottie B. [Davidson] wife of Dr. R.T. Davidson and eldest daughter of John B. Wentz, Esq. Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY], died in the city of Brooklyn June 25th, 1879, in the 25th year of her age.  She was converted about six years ago and maintained a uniformly persistent Christian character until God took her.  On the 3d day of July 1877, she was married to R.T. Davidson, M.D. of Brooklyn, N.Y.  She looked forward to usefulness as his helpmate and seemed eminently fitted for her position.  Her life, though short, yet in all the essential elements of a finished life was a grand success.  In her home she was a perpetual benediction, in the social circle always a blessing. She possessed a clear and cultivated intellect, remarkable executive ability for one of her years and distinguished herself as a  successful teacher in the public schools in the city of Binghamton prior to her marriage.   That she was beloved by a wide circle is evinced by the universal sorrow expressed at her early demise and the long catalogue of her virtues which none tire of repeating.  Her broad Christian love and the many brave, kind deeds which her loving heart was ever suggesting, her mind systematizing and her willing hands accomplishing, have left their impress upon all with whom she associated.

None knew her but to love her, / None named her but to praise.

Her young husband walks amid the shadows.  The hearts of her parents and only sister are filled with sorrow.  A precious little babe bearing its mother's name, forms a golden link between the loved one gone before and the friends which remain. A reunion awaits them.   A. Griffin.

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On Tuesday afternoon of last week, As Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Carter were on their way home, a short distance above this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], their  horse became frightened at the cars, when in the vicinity of Mr. William F. Russell's residence and ran, tipping the carriage over, throwing the aged couple out upon the ground with great violence.  Mrs. Carter received very bad bruises about the head and face, and Mr. Carter had a shoulder blade and one or two ribs broken, besides being injured otherwise internally.  They were cared for by physicians and the neighbors and finally taken home.  Mr. Carter lingered along until Monday morning, when death put an end to his sufferings.  Mrs. Carter is improving.  Mr. Carter was an old and respected resident of this town, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 14, 1801

Marriages

At Franklin [New London Co., CT], Mr. Asahel Smith to Miss Betsey Peck; Mr. Daniel Hastings to Miss Martha Smith; Mr. Ahiel Asel to Miss Cynthia Peck all of Franklin.

At Norwich [New London Co. CT] Mr. Amos Bennet of Preston [New London Co. CT] to Miss Mary Pendleton of that town.

At Philadelphia [PA] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Samuel Wylie, Mr. Willima Wallace to Miss Mary Guililand  both of Southwark [Philadelphia Co. PA].

Deaths

At St. Petersburgh, Count Orlow, suspected of having been one of the assassins of Paul I.  

In the South Seas (drowned in attempting to land at the island of Amsterdam), Capt. Stephen Hall, Jun. of Boston [MA] commander of the ship Thomas Russell an amiable, young man.

At Philadelphia [PA] Mrs. Catharine Pancake in the 33d year of her age, late consort of Col. Philip Pancake of Philadelphia. 

News Item

Seven Years' Time:  Of an active healthy Negro Woman, with her Male Child, of two years old, for Sale.  She is about 22 years of age - honest, sober and understands all kinds of housework. Enquire of the printer.

Vital Records, Otsego (1871), Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 20, 1871

Deaths

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 2nd Abel DeForist aged 68 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 8th, Edmond P. Emmons in the 84th year of his age.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 20th, Crosby Vandeveer aged 47 years.

In Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Mary Brooks wife of Abell brooks in the 74th year of her age.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY\] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Margaret McIntosh aged 75 years.

In New Hartford, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 9th inst. Mrs. Jane L. Root wife of S.W. Root, formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 27, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Charles Ayer, Dec. 21, C. Herbert Sweet to Miss M. Elizabeth Davis.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 18, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Bennett S. Osborn of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Frank L. Richards of Oneonta.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 13 by Rev. C.L. Wells, Harian D. Murdock to Miss Ellen A. [Cook] daughter of Murdington Cook, of Hartwick.

In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 22, by Rev. Bishop A. Russell, Florence J. Cushman of Burlington Green [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elva J. Price of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Henry Gray long a resident of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and an esteemed citizen, died at the residence of his son, D.C. Gray, Dec. 20th, aged 62 years.

On Saturday evening last, Stanly [Wing] only son of Walter A. Wing, aged 7 years, died from the effect of injuries received the Sunday before while with his father at the barn. The barn door came off its hinges and fell upon the little lad, injuring him severely and causing his death, after nearly a week of suffering.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 16, 1879

Death

The death of Mrs. Rufus Chandler, occurred after a short illness on Friday night at the residence of her nephew W.H. Benedict, where she was visiting.  The funeral was attended at Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday at 4 p.m.  Mrs. Chandler had passed the allotted four score years and it seems a striking coincidence that death should have claimed her for his bride in the same house and near the same spot where she pledged her heart and hand 56 years ago at Hymen's altar to him who has since borne her pleasant companionship through life and who is now left to mourn her departure.  It was hers to help compose a representative family of our town's earlier history and of that family only her aged husband, the "Colonel," is left.  He has the hearty sympathy of our people in his affliction.  

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 19, 1879

Marriages

BUTLER - SKINNER:  At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. W. Scott, July 3d, Mr. William R. Butler and Miss Mary E. Skinner both of the town of New Berlin.

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On Thursday evening, occurred in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] a very happy social event that has been the topic of society gossip and expectancy in Oxford for some time past.  The occasion was the marriage of Miss Emma E. Pearne to William M. Miller, a prominent citizen and well known Oxford merchant. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.N. Payne of the Congregational Church at the house of the bride's father at 7 o'clock.

The house with the aid of friendly hands had been decorated with a profusion of flowers and everything possible done worthy the occasion.  Among the guests present were G.H. Perkins, partner of the groom, and wife; Hon. S. Bundy and wife; Hon. E.B. Prindle and Mrs. H.G. Prindle of Norwich; Rev. Stephen Bush and wife of Waterford; Mrs. Harmon Hubbard of Cortland; Miss Sarah H. Hubbard of Vassar College; Miss Nellie J. Pearne of Cortland; Miss Clara Pearne of Philadelphia; Miss Hattie Arnold and Wesley U. Pearne of Middletown, Conn.; Miss Libbie R. Bundy of New Haven; Mr. Hatch of Owego; and a wealth of gifts testified the good will and affection of the friends of the happy people.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on the 8:30 p.m. train for New York, whence on Saturday they are to sail for Europe, upon a tour of several months' duration. They enjoy the company of W.R. Mygatt Esq. and wife and Miss Mary Mygatt as far as New York. The heartiest well wishes of all go with them.

Deaths

BEARDSLEY:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Mrs. Sarepta Beardsley July 9, 1879, in the 39th year of her age.

SHERMAN:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] July -?-, 1879, infant child of E.J. and L.E. Sherman aged one month.

HEATH:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] July 4, 1879, of sunstroke, Harry P. Heath aged 61 years.

COOPER:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] July 6, 1879, Nathaniel Cooper aged 76 years.

PECK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Monday July 14, Mrs. -?- J.M. Peck in the -?- year of her age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 17, 1879

Marriages

STEVENS - WILLARD:  At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, July 9th, by Rev. J.F. T....y, Mr. John H. Stevens of Danville, Ind. to Miss Belle Willard of Greene.

CLARKE - SOULE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 2d, by Rev. N.C. Cronin of Coventry, Mr. De Frances Clarke of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie E. Soule of Greene.

WADE - SALISBURY:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. C.N. Corning, Mr. William H. Wade of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth E. Salisbury of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

THOMAS - HUBSLANDER:  In Harford [Cortland Co. NY], July 3d by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Charles Thomas of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny E. Hubslander of Harford.

DILLENBECK - HUBSLANDER:  In Harford [Cortland Co. NY] by Rev. L.D. Turner Mr. Frank Dillenbeck of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Hubslander of Harford.

COLE - DREW:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] July 6th by Rev. L.D. Turner Mr. Phillip Cole of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. Drew of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

MINER - RUDDOCK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Adelbert Miner to Miss Jennie L. Ruddock all of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

TRIPP - NEAL:  At the parsonage in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. J.M. Allen Mr. Clinton W. Tripp of Otselic to Miss Mary E. Neal of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY]

LEMLEY - WAITE:  AT the M.E. Parsonage in Earlville [Madison Co. NY] July 3d, by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Frank Lemley of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Waite of Smith's Valley.

CHURCH - REYNOLDS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 5th by Rev. W.C. Phillips, Mr. Elisha L. Church to Miss Eudora D. Reynolds all of Otselic.

STRATTON - COPELAND:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. T.R. Griffith, Mr. C.B. Stratton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss J.A. Copeland of the former place.

CLAPPER - BARBER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 4th, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. C.M. Clapper to Miss Emma A. Barber both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]

GREEN - MAIN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 8th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Floyd M. Green of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Clara E. Main of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

KNICKERBOCKER - STERNBURGH:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] July 3d by Z.A. White Esq. Mr. Edward Knickerbocker to Miss Ellen C. Sternburgh both of DeRuyter.

CARD - CHASE:  In Gilbertsville, July 2d by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William P. Card to Mrs. Julia A. Chase both of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

KALES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] July 5th, Mr. John Kales aged 71 years and 6 months.

ECCLESTON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] July 2d, Mrs. Sally Eccleston aged 89 years.

FISHER:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] July 15th Mrs. Abigail Fisher aged 86 years, mother of E.G. Fisher, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

STURGES:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] July 12th of heart disease, Mr. J. Alexander Sturges formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DICKINSON:  In Fon du Las, Wis. July 4th, suddenly of apoplexy, Mary A. [Dickinson] wife of Charles F. Dickinson aged 58 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

CARTER:  While driving near the depot in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon of last week, Orrin D. Carter and wife were thrown from their carriage, from their horse being frightened at the whistle of the engine and becoming unmanageable, and Mr. Carter was quite severely injured, his head being badly cut and his shoulder blade and two of his ribs broken.  His wife was cut and bruised considerably.  They are each about seventy years of age, and it was feared Mr. Carter's injuries might result seriously.

A correspondent of the Binghamton Republican writes that Mr. Carter died of his injuries on Monday morning.  Mrs. Carter is improving and will probably recover.

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CHANDLER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] July 11th, Laura [Chandler] wife of Col. Rufus Chandler, aged 80 years and 4 months.

Mrs. Laura Benedict Chandler departed this life on the morning of Saturday July 12th, 1879 aged eighty years.

Laura Benedict was born at Winchester, Ct., March 4, 1799.  When four years old, her father, Eden Benedict, removed to this State [NY] and settled upon a farm now lying a mile and a half southeast of Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY].  Thus, her fondest recollections all centered about that dear old home, where with her brothers and sisters she traced the windings of the brook, or played beneath the forest trees. There, too, January 10th, 1822, she was united in marriage to Col. Rufus L. Chandler, of Coventry, and for fifty-seven years they journeyed together, meeting life's chances and changes - its cloud and its sunshine - gathering about them the comforts and luxuries of life, to enjoy in a ripe old age. But a few years since a shadow fell upon their home, dimming all its joy and brightness, out of which their hearts have never been lifted. This was the death of their only daughter and child, Mrs. James M. Phillips.

During the wonderful revival labors in 1832, of Revs. Wilcox and Hull, whose names are associated with the history of our town, she united with the 2d Congregational Church and has ever since remained a faithful member, devoted to its interests, rejoicing in its prosperity and siding in various ways to advance the interests of the beautiful "Kingdom of Christ."

As the weakness of age and disease pressed upon her, her mind reverted to the scenes of her childhood and dwelt lovingly and fondly upon them.  Two weeks since, she left home to visit a nephew now residing upon the old homestead. The first week of her visit was apparently one of real enjoyment and she dwelt lovingly upon the past, recounting scenes in her girlhood's life, talking of her father, brothers and sisters, who made home happy and pleasant.  Then her heart seemed to go out with childlike yearning for that mother to come to her again, or dwelt much upon the memory of her daughter's love - her gentle ministrations in the hour of sickness - all seemed to come with new freshness and beauty to her heart, as she talked of her faithfulness and devotion, and the monument thus reared to her love seemed richer far than the costly shaft which rises o'er her quiet resting place. But little longer were they to be separated.  a few days of pain and suffering and from the dear old home where years ago she went out a fair young bride, the weary aged pilgrim passed to the home, "where rests no shadow, falls no sin or stain."  The Sabbath previous to her death she attended the communion services of the First Congregational Church and through the remaining days of her life she spoke oft and again of the enjoyment she had in that day's sermon and service.

When the sunset light rested upon the homestead and trembled lingeringly among the maples, she was borne silently back to her own home, where funeral services were held upon Sabbath afternoon at 4 o'clock, and from thence to her last repose. To him who in age and loneliness survives her, may light shine mid the darkness and the hope cheer him of soon meeting those loved ones who are "watching and waiting" beyond the river.  

Coventryville, July 14,1879   L.

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FRENCH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 11th, Mrs. Mary French wife of James French, aged 63 years and 11 months.  Deceased was the widow of the late Lorenzo Lewis.

Mid soft breathed prayers and tender tears we laid to rest / This brave, true heart that wrought so long and well / How many souls she heavenward led we may not know / but God's' book of sweet remembrance shall tell 

Like fine gold tried, wert thou, dear friend, / For God's kindly chastening made thy faith most bright / And his tender watch care o'er thee to the end / Changed all the clouds of darkness into light. / Thy influence yet shall live and star like glow. / And many a whispered prayer shall answered be, / And scattered seeds in quickened hearts shall grow, / And weave a crown of immortelles for thee.

Mid prayers and flowers and hope of meeting bye and bye / While opening buds of resurrection glories tell, / We lay our sacred dead away, nor question why / For comfort sweet, we know, "God doeth all things well."       Carrie Cleveland

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On Monday night of last week, William Coykendall, aged nineteen, an employee in the office of the Elmira Advertiser met with a terrible accident which resulted in his death on Thursday.  He was assisting the foreman in lifting the forms from the imposing stone to a platform elevator, which is run up and down a passageway by wire cables, propelled by steam.  For some reason, he did not make sure, as was his custom, that the elevator was up and he took hold of the third page form of the paper and stepped backward as he supposed upon the platform.   Nothing was there to receive him, and he fell to the basement below, a distance of sixty feet, the form following him.  In falling he turned head downward and struck on the oaken cross bar of the elevator.  Here he hung by his legs entangled in the wire cable with the iron chase on top of him.  Medical assistance was promptly on hand but very little could be done for the unfortunate man beyond making him as comfortable as possible. The foreman who had hold of the form with the unfortunate lad, narrowly escaped following the latter in his fearful fall, only saving himself by hanging by one hand to the wire cable.  

The funeral took place on Saturday, and the arrangements were all made by the Advertiser people and expenses paid by that office, by consent of the parents, although the latter were abundantly able and willing to defray them. The floral testimonials were many and elaborate, the one from the Advertiser representing a broken column and a printer's "stick" of large dimensions and very beautiful.

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White Store, Chenango Co. NY:  The remains of Willis Richmond, who departed this life Monday morning of last week, were interred in our village cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last.  Mr. Richmond was a young gentleman respected and well-liked by all who knew him. Some six or seven years since he traveled in the west, where he remained about a year, and where he contracted the disease which after several years of patient suffering, called the weary traveler home.  He was prepared to go at any moment, having dreamed a few nights before his death at what time he would die, and strange to relate, his death occurred exactly as he had dreamed.  He dreamed he would die upon the noon of the 7th and be buried on the 11th; but owing to the state of the weather, and other causes, his remains could not be preserved longer than the 8th.  The funeral took place from the residence of his father, Joseph Richmond and was well attended.  A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place and paid the last tribute of respect to the honored dead, departing for home a sad and solemn people, trusting the departed one is now with his kindred and friends who have preceded him to that Better Land.

News Item

The New Berlin Gazette of last week contradicts the reported death of Willie Mathewson, of that town, who was last year sent to Auburn prison for a term of four years, for abducting an infant at Hubbardsville, Marison County [NY], his companion in crime being Esther Mudge, now in jail in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] for infanticide. The editor says he has recently been shown a letter from the prison Chaplain, in which he states that Mathewson is well and doing well.

Vital Records, Otsego (1861) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 6, 1861

Marriage

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th inst. by Rev. Seth Gregory, Mr. Henry B. Hudson to Miss Irena Gregory all of New Lisbon.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 13, 1861

Marriages

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H. Garlick Feb. 28th H.C. Grover of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Nancy J. Sickler of Milford Center.

Also, by the same, 3d inst. Smith Humprey and Harriet Barnes all of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, by the same on the 4th inst. Francis S. Lathan and Jane Hillsinger.  At the same place. John Collier and Cornelia Hillsinger all of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Mrs. Sabra Gardner widow of Peleg Gardner, deceased, in the 70th year of her age.  Mrs. G. had been a resident of the town in which she died over 50 years.

In New Lisbon, on the 20th ult. Mrs. Sabra, wife of Mr. Peleg Gardner, deceased, in the 71st year of her age.  She arose as usual on the morning of her death and when preparing to eat her breakfast complained of faintness and immediately expired.  She had lived on the farm where she died for fifty-one years. [Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, Mar. 8, 1861]

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Nathaniel Harrington in the 78th year of his age.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Saturday morning the 9th inst. Mrs. Watkins wife of Hezekiah Watkins, aged 71 years.  [Hannah Scoville Watkins, Riverside Cemetery, Oneonta]

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the -- inst.  Mrs. Livingston aged 78 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 20, 1861

Marriage

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Levi C....., Esq., Mr. John Mills of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Evaline Ward of Otego.

Death

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Emma -?- [Beach] daughter of Norman and Jane Beach, aged five months and thirteen days.

News Item

There is a boy, born and residing in the town of Springfield, Otsego County [NY] by the name of James L. Gilchrist, son of A.F. Gilchrist, who on the 1st of March 1861 was 17 years and 35 days of age, whose weight is 305 pounds, and his height is 5 feet 7 inches.  He girts around his body 4 feet 9 inches, around his thigh 2 feet 9 inches, his arm 1 foot 7 inches.  His health is good, looks fine and feels well.  He keeps up with the men in the harvest field and on the farm generally; stands the heat as well as the rest of the men. and at the dance he is not surpassed by many.  Now if the county of Otsego or even the state can beat him, we should like to hear from it.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 27, 1861

Marriages

In New York City on Sunday the 24th inst. by the Rev. Sternberger, Mr. Samuel Mendel and Miss Ida Ullman both of Oneonta, Otsego County N.Y.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 21st by Rev. M.C. Bronson, Mr. John Frone of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Smith daughter of Thomas P. Smith, Esq of Otego.

Deaths

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 19th inst. of diptheria, Emma [Garlick] only daughter of the Rev. Henry Garlick, aged 4 years and 6 months.

"With patient steps thy course of duty runs; / God nothing does, or suffers to be done / But then wouldst do thyself couldst thou but see / Through all events of things as well as he."

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We have to record this week the death of one of the old Pioneers of this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] in the death of Dr. Lindsay who died on the 21st inst. at the advanced age of 85 years.  The Dr. had been a resident of this village for 54 years; being one of the first physicians in the town.  He lived a long life and died much respected by the whole community. the Dr. had "seen a howling wilderness pass through many and varied changes, until now a few scattered tracts of woodland only were left to remind him of his early life."  Having been born the year the Declaration of American Independence was declared, he lived to see our fair country - according to Southern doctrine - broken up. Civilization, with its manifold powers of machinery and Yankee invention, had changed everything in a manner that must have appeared almost marvelous to one who could remember with distinctness, the current events and scenes of 80 years.  His funeral obsequies were held on Saturday last; Sermon was preached by the Rev. William Baldwin, from the text "And Isaac gave up the ghost and died and was gathered unto his people being old and full of days; his sons, Esau and Jacob buried him."

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 9, 1879

Death

ROBBINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 26th, Mrs. Maria Robbins wife of the late Myron Robbins, aged 59 years.

SOUTHWORTH:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry O. Southworth, formerly a resident of this village, died at Babcock Hill in the town of Bridgewater, Oneida County [NY] the place of his birth, Thursday, July 29th, 1879.  He leaves a widow one son and three daughters.  Gazette.

News Item

At very interesting and pleasant family gathering took place at Mrs. Seraph Rowland's (widow of the late Rev. Benjamin Rowland) last Saturday, Aug. 2d.  It was the occasion of Mrs. Rowland's 85th birthday, and all of her living children were present to sit down together with their venerable parent at the family board.  their names and residence, as follows:

Gen. Hollis Rowland, Sherburne, aged 68

Mrs. Sally Alcott (wife of Enos Alcott) Castile, Wyoming Co. [NY], aged 65

Mrs. Clara Babcock (widow of Alfred Babcock) Sherburne, aged 59

Eli Rowland, Sherburne, aged 57

Mrs. Louisa Leet (wife of Almon H. Leet), Binghamton, aged 49

Mrs. Hollis Rowland and Mr. A.H. Leet were also present and the Rev. G.R. Burnside and wife were honored guests. The afternoon, as may be supposed, was most agreeably passed in the recital and review of numerous incidents that have marked the pilgrimage of the aged lady, commingling the hopeful and joyous with the sad and mournful.  We may remark that Hollis Rowland's birthday was on the same day, and the fact added not a little to the zest of the occasion.  (of course, it was a convenience to celebrate his own birthday in conjunction with his mother's).  The strength and vigor of Mrs. Rowland is remarkable for one of her years and her energy and industry are in perfect keeping with the ancestry which have developed the forests into the fruitful field. Recently she has cut, fitted, made and trimmed a dress for one of her daughters in a manner that would do credit to any young woman. This meeting of the mother and children was one of the cherished events that brightens the pathway of life's declivity.

Vital Records, Delaware (1834), Cortland (1848) & Otsego (1891) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 5, 1834

Marriages

At St. John's Church in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Orange Clark, Mr. Horace Drake, Merchant of Delhi, to Miss Elizabeth Caroline [Parker] daughter of Amasa Parker, Esq. of the same place.

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Carleton Emmons, Esq. Mr. Lewis A. Houghtaling of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Jane Couse of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 12, 1834

Marriage

At Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Oliver Tuttle, Mr. Ricaard Fuller to Miss Ann Nichols both of Bovine [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mrs. Mary Pine aged 81 years. The deceased was one of that small band that first emigrated to this town 49 years ago.

Suddenly, in Peru, Clinton County [NY] on the 22d inst. the Hon. Jonas Platt late Judge of the Supreme Court of this State [NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 19, 1834

Marriages

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by the Rev. David Mead of Roxbury, Mr. Joel M. Bailey to Miss Mahala E. Carman both of the former place.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, Feb. 27th by the Rev. Mr. Boice, Mr. Julius C. Stewart to Miss Margaret [Wilson] daughter of Mr. William Wilson, all of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

At the same place on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenton, Mr. Amos Lewis to Miss Susan Place all of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Friday the 7th inst. Mr. John Hanna aged about 78 years.

In Catlin, Tioga County [NY] on Monday the 3d inst. Mr. Seymour H. Adams formerly of this county [Delaware Co. NY] in the 67th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 26, 1834

Marriage

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, March 2d, Mr. William Campbell of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Ann McAuley daughter of the Rev. Mr. McAuley of the former place.

Death

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday evening, March the 16th, Philomelia [Penfield] youngest daughter of David Penfield, aged 16 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 6, 1848

Marriages

On the 25th inst. by Rev. Perry G. White of Earlville, Mr. Orlando Jones of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Lovirna Shattuck of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

In Summer Hill, Cayuga Co. [NY] on the 2d inst. by John Saxton, Esq. Mr. John Haskell Jr. of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY] and Miksis Ludia Marble of the former place.

On the 30th ult. at Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] by Rev. S.J. Decker, Mr. Leicster Phillips of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Sarah Jane Edmonds of the former place.

Deaths

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on Tuesday, 28th Dec. ult. Mrs. Lydia Peck consort of Stephen M. Peck in the 66th year of her age.

William Jones, well known in this vicinity as a Chief of the Seneca nation, died at the Cattaraugus Reservation [Erie Co. NY] on the 10th inst.  He was a son of Captain Jones, who resided on the Gennessee Flats, near the village of Geneseo [Livingston Co. NY] and was much respected, not only among the people of his own nation, but by a large circle of white acquaintances.  Buffalo Express

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 13, 1848

Marriage

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 9th January 1848 by Eld. A. B. Jones, Mr. George S. Pudney and Miss Phebe A. Lindsay both of Solon.

Death

Judge John Koon of Albany [Albany Co. NY] died at his residence in that city on Friday.  The Argus says:  With deep regret we announced the fatal termination of the sufferings of Judge Koon, which for the last fortnight have painfully excited the apprehension of his friends.  He expired at his residence in this city yesterday morning.  Mr. Koon was a prominent member of the bar, formerly of Rensselaer County [NY] but for several years a resident of this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY] and was highly respected for the professional abilities and for his worth as an estimable and amiable gentleman.  His death is regarded as the immediate or proximate effect of injuries received in a personal encounter with Mr. Hayner of the Rensselaer bar in the course of a hearing on a motion before the Rensselaer County Judge.  A postmortem examination of the body was had yesterday and coroner's jury has been summoned to investigate the cause of his death.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 19, 1891

Deaths

Mr. S.H. Fancher died suddenly at his home in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] early Thursday morning of heart disease.  He had risen in apparently usual health and about eight o'clock went into the garden for the purpose of digging some parsnips.  In a short time, it was noticed he was not about and knowing he had not gone to his shoe shop, the members of his family began searching for him. When found life was extinct.  Mr. Fancher was about 82 years of age and was an old resident of Unadilla.

Mary Ferris who died recently at Pittston, Pa., was brough here [Wells Bridge, Otsego Co. NY] on Train No. 4, March 10 to be buried in the cemetery at Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY].

News Item

A Prominent Oxford Resident Missing for More than a Week:  It is now rumored on our streets that William A. Button a prominent businessman of our village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and engaged in the manufacture of picture frames, has suddenly disappeared in a very mysterious manner.  On Wednesday last he bade his family an affectionate goodbye as was his usual custom, started to deliver a quantity of picture frames and during the day put his horse in a hotel barn at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], the same in which Palmer Rich left his horse before his sudden disappearance, saying he would return in a short time.  From that time down to now nothing has been heard from him.  Oxford parties who owned the horse becoming alarmed at his absence went to Norwich and brought the horse home.  It was supposed Mr. Button has considerable money in his possession and whether he has gone to parts unknown with such property or whether, like the late Palmer Rich, he was enticed into some out of the way place and foully dealt with is a matter of conjecture among our citizens. An estimable wife and two children mourn his absence, Binghamton Herald

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821, 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 6, 1821

Death

At Judge Beekman's in Sharon, Schoharie County [NY] on the 23d ult. Mrs. Sarah Lowe widow of Nicholas Lowe, deceased, in the 90th year of her age.  The vast tribute of respect was paid to her remains on the 24th instant and seldom have we witnessed a more solemn and impressive scene, although she had arrived at that advanced age.  Upwards of forty mourners testified the heartfelt grief they experienced in consequence of the bereavement for she was not only endeared to them by the ties of blood and consanguinity, but that exemplary life and desire of doing good to all was that which drew the cords of affection more powerfully and commanded the respect of all who knew her.  For more than fifty years of her life she was a professor of the Christian religion and a meek and lowly follower of Jesus of Nazareth. To know her was to love her; to be acquainted with her was to respect her.  Albany Gazette

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 13, 1821

Death

On Friday last, a man by the name of Absalum Gifford, about 24 years of age, was chopping in the woods in the town of Warren [Herkimer Co. NY].  The tree that he was cutting fell upon a dry tree, which, when it recoiled, broke and threw a part of the top so far that it struck him upon the head and killed him instantly.  Herkimer American.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 20, 1821

Marriages

At Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. William Smith to Miss Eliza Stimson.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Elijah Bennet of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Pierce of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Mr. David Becker to Miss Sally Baker.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, november 27, 1821

Death

At his farm in Upper Merron Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Adam Eve aged about 104.  He emigrated from Germany into this country at the commencement of the Indian and French war, near 70 years ago.  Upon his arrival in America, he was sold for a term of years to pay his passage, which term he served with fidelity. By his industry he acquired a handsome property and raised a large family of children.  He had no recollection of ever having the smallpox, nor even the usual sickness while crossing the sea.  He never lost an hour from labor or by indisposition, nor employed a physician, nor took any kind of medicine, in his life.  He was completely worn out by old age.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 29, 1879

Marriage

At Westford, Aug. 20, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Gilbert A. Darling of Decator [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Emma E. Bailey of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], August 20, 1879, Nathan H. Cooke aged 56 years.  Thus, passes away an humble, loyal, -?- citizen , a kind, indulgent, self-sacrificing father, a faithful and generous friend, a man with a thousand virtues and a single fault. 

"No further seek his merits to disclose, / Nor draw his frailties from their dread abode. / There both alike in trembling hope repose, / The bosom of his Father and his God.

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  Our people were startled this morning at the news of the sudden death of Nathan Cook.  Reports say he fell and died from the effects of that.  It is best to call it that perhaps and say nothing more. The funeral is to be Thursday at three o'clock at the house.

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In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d day of August 1879, Emeline E. Simpson aged 64 years.

At Omro, Wis. August 25, William McCall, M.D., aged 69 years, Deceased was a brother of Horace McCall of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]

At Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], Augst 20, David Hurlburt aged 61 years.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 22, John B. Northup aged 87 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 19th, of consumption, Estella [Van Valkenburg] daughter of HenryVan Valkenburg in the 19th year of her age.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 18th, John R. Stevens aged 63 years.

In East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 17th, Amos W. Campbell aged 48 years.

The death of Barzilla Edson [1818-1879] removes a citizen much esteemed here [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

Tuesday afternoon about 5 o'clock, Henry Poole, a brakeman on conductor Adgate's train, was assisting in making up a train in the railroad yards.  He cut the caboose loose and ran ahead of it.  Miscalculating the speed of the car, he was hit, thrown upon the track and run over, the wheels passing over the left leg between the ankle and knee and over the right near the groin.  Both legs were as nearly severed as is possible from an accident of the kind. The poor fellow lived until 9 o'clock and died.  He suffered but little pain, was conscious and conversed freely with Dr. Eatler, his mother and Rev. A.H. Richardson.  On the 8th of July young Poole's father, George Poole, died. The mother is nearly distracted with grief. Coroner Houghton held an inquest yesterday, but no responsibility for negligence on the part of the train hands was established.  Mrs. Poole, being a poor and worthy woman, our citizens have generously donated her a purse of money, which will afford one kind of relief, but is no compensation for the death of a son upon who she very largely depended.