Vital Records, Broome (1838), Madison (1854) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 31, 1838

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Sunday the 27th inst., Mrs. Dorothy Sanborn, aged 72 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 14, 1838

Marriages

Married in the town of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday the 6th inst. by James Stoddard, 2d, Esq., Mr. George Setmour of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary Freeman of the former place.

In the town of Greene, Chenango County [NY], on the 12th instant by the Rev. Mr. Van Ingen, Joseph G. Masten, Esq. of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] to Miss Christine Cameron of the former place.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, August 2, 1854

Death

Mrs. Harriet King, wife of Mr. King, innkeeper at Onondaga Hollow [Onondaga Co. NY], died of cholera at her residence on Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of 7 hours.  She was a sister of the late Mr. Hiram Snow, of this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY] and hers was the third death from the same disease in that family.  Syracuse Journal

E.B. Georgia, a hotel keeper near Meredith Square, Delaware County [NY], was killed by lightning on Monday.  He was in his barn with a Pedler.  The latter was stunned but recovered in time to rescue the dead body before the fire, which communicated to the barn, had reached it.  Albany Journal

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, August 9, 1854

Death

John [Hillis], youngest son of D.D. Hillis, Esq. was drowned in the Onondaga Creek yesterday.  He was swimming with several others and accidentally getting into very deep water, he sank and was drowned.  This bereavement will fall heavily upon the parents and friends of the deceased child.  Syracuse Journal, Aug. 3

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, August 16, 1854

Elopement

Mr. Levi Main, a widower, and father of one small child, eloped with the wife of John Hembery, the mother of two children, from this town last week to parts unknown. The woman took one of her children and some ten dollars in cash, the hard earnings of her husband.  Main is a poor, shiftless coot and a vagabond, but the woman is represented as bearing a good character heretofore; was young and much better circumstanced in life than Main, and why she should have committed such an act is unfathomable.  but there is no accounting for taste, as the old woman said when she kissed the cow. The husband plucks up courage and says "good riddance."

Death

John A. Messinger, Esq. died of cholera at Milwaukee, Wis. a short time since, after an illness of only five hours.  Mr. Messinger was forty-five years of age.  He was formerly a resident of this vicinity and has numerous friends and relatives in Madison County [NY] who will be pained to hear of his unexpected death. We believe Mr. M. was under indictment for alleged participation in the rescue of the Fugitive Slave Glover.  He has now gone beyond the jurisdiction of Courts and marshals where the vindictive animosity of Sharpstein, the District Attorney, can pursue him no farther.  Oneida Sachem

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, August 30, 1854

Marriage

In Watervale [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 23d inst.by the Rev S. Hocking, Mr. George Romeyn Ostrander to Miss Sarah Ann Wright, both of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY *(1807, 1880)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 1, 1807

Death

Died suddenly at the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], about nine o'clock in the evening of the 26th ultimo, Mr. Lemuel Cleveland in the 47th year of his age and was decently interred on the 28th.  A discourse well adapted to the occasion was delivered from the first book of Samuel, 20th chapter and the last past of the 3d verse, "there is but a step between me and Death."  Mr. Cleveland went to bed well to appearance.  Mrs. Cleveland in the same room about her work, they were conversing together.  He ceased speaking and in about one or two moments, she heard him breathe like a person that was troubled with what is commonly called the nightmare.  She immediately went to him.  He lay perfectly still, on his side, and breathed two or three times and expired without a struggle.  Mr. Cleveland was a kind husband, a tender parent and a good neighbor and supported the character of an honest and Christian like man.  He has left a widow and nine children to lament his sudden death.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 8, 1808

Elopement

Whereas, Priscilla White the wife of the subscriber, has eloped from his bed and board, all persons are hereby forbid to harbor or trust the said Priscilla on my account as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after the date hereto, being ready to support her at my own house when she returns to her duty,  Caleb White Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 2, 1807.

Ran Away

From, or left the service of the subscriber, an indented apprentice named Thomas Jasper Kibbey, nearly eighteen years of age, of middling stature, rather slender - wore away a blue broadcloth coat, vest not recollected, blue nankeen trousers, calfskin shoes and a napped hat.  He is a sprightly active lad, inclined to quarrel with his mates, insolent and fancy to his superiors and uses very bad language.  Whoever will take up said runaway and return him to the subscriber shall receive one cent reward, but no charges paid.  No person is allowed to harbor said apprentice.  Isaac Williams, October 7, 1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 24, 1807

One Cent Reward

Run away from the subscriber on the 15th inst. an indented apprentice, 18 years old, named John Jurdos.  I forbid all persons from harboring or trusting him on the penalty of the law.  Nathan Dow, Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 20, 1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 31, 1807

Marriage

Married on the evening of the 27th inst. at Pierstown [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Anson Fuller of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lydia Warren of this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died in full faith on the 13th inst. that truly pious man, Azrikam Pierce of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] in the sixty-sixth year of his age; a professor of the Baptist denomination and in regular standing almost fifty years and never had an accusation alleged against him by professor or non professor.  "The memory of the just is blessed."

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 19, 1880

Marriage

Tuesday evening, Feb. 10th was an occasion of joy and surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gould W. Morehouse just north of this village [Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY], it being the fifth anniversary of their marriage.  According to previous appointment, their parents, William Jester and wife of Franklin, Delaware Co [NY] and Gould Morehouse and wife of this town, together with their families and friends, met in this village at about 5 o'clock P.M. when between 25 and 30 couples, old and young, took up their line of march in procession, and just at twilight, much to the surprise of Mr. M. and wife, about fifteen teams drove into their yard and it was somewhat amusing to see the general stampede that ensued.  Some with pails and baskets containing eatables for the occasion, other with articles of furniture, crockery, etc. most of which had been brought as presents.  Mr. M, though not having been apprised of the visit showed much presence of mind in fitting up accommodations for both guests and their teams.

During the evening, a supper was served, after which the presents were collected together in the sitting room, where they were, in behalf of the donors, presented to Mr. and Mrs. Morehouse by Rev. S. McCook in language befitting the occasion, which met with a hearty response, in becoming modesty and thankfulness in appropriate terms by Mrs. Morehouse. The presents were of a superior quality and had been selected with a view of usefulness and no two alike, amounting in value to over forty dollars. Great pains had been taken by the parents of Mrs. Morehouse and others who had rode nearly all day to be present.  Others of Franklin, who were unable to be present, sent their gifts, for which they as well as all others present on the occasion, have the hearty thanks of the recipients. This was certainly one of the happiest gatherings of the kind ever had in this neighborhood.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 1st, Jennie W. [Mevis] daughter of Charles W. and Weltha Mevis, aged 6 weeks and 6 days.

Near this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 11, George G. [Adams] son of Jesse and Elizabeth W. Adams, aged 7 years 10 months and 3 days.

At Hope Factory [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 8, Jennie [Nestle] daughter of Rebecca Nestle, aged 6 years.

At Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 12, Harris Winsor in the 82d year of his age.

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 14th, Ella [Parshall] daughter of G.W. Parshall, aged 10 months.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 16th, Miss Almiora Smith aged 63 years.

In Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY] on the morning of Jan. 17th, 1880, Mrs. K.G. Williams aged 72 years and 6 months.  she was mother of Mrs. Dr. Hills of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 5, Flora A. [Pearson] only daughter of Joseph and Jane Pearson, aged 20 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 6, Benjamin Manzer aged 40 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 8, Mrs. Dorcas Sherwood aged 78 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Dennis Davis aged 80 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 2d, Mrs. Lucy F. Thomas aged 68 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] February 4th, 1880, Mrs. Erastus Beardsley.  [Phebe A. Wood Beardsley]

Mr. Patrick O'Connell, who had been ill at East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], died on Wednesday the 11th inst.  His remains were taken to Cherry Valley [Otsego Col NY] for interment.  He was well known as a schoolteacher in this county and Herkimer.  [d. 9 Feb 1880, aged 57y]

Vital Records, Chenango (1879, 1880) County, NY

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 17, 1879

Marriages

HAMILTON - KETCHUM:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 10th, by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. Frank R. Hamilton and Miss Lillie A. [Ketchum] only daughter of Mr. Egbert Ketchum.

MANWARREN - HACKETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on 4th Dec. by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. W.L. Manwarren and Miss Fannie Hackett, both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY\].

PACKARD - BEALE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 10th, by Rev. J.O. Woodruff, Henry Packard and Rosa A. Beale, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

CARY - WATROUS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 10th, by Rev. J.O. Woodruff, George P. Cary of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Lois Watrous of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

McNEIL:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, Philura [McNeil] wife of Charles A. McNeil, aged 73 years.  (incorrectly printed two weeks ago)

HOLMES:  In Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY] Nov. 30th, Jane E. [Holmes] wife of Leonard Holmes.

McGOWAN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 8th, Mrs. Mary McGowan aged 91 years.

SPICKERMAN:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 26th, Mrs. Sally Spickerman aged 71 years. 

THOMAS:  John D. Thomas, a farm employee of S.A. Millard of Clayville [Oneida Co. NY], was killed by President Sam Sloan's special train on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road Tuesday morning.  The train consisted of only an engine and the car of the President of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, Samuel Sloan.  On board were Mr. Sloan, Superintendents Hallstead, Niver and Reasoner. The unfortunate man was endeavoring to drive some cows across the track and miscalculated the speed of the train, which was running a mile a minute.  He was thrown some distance from the track and was picked up dead.

FISH:  Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Charles H. Fish, in employ of George Harris, while working in the store on Friday morning was seized with a fit.  He was taken home and lies in a very precarious condition.  Telegraph.  We learn that he died on Monday, Ed.

SALISBURY:  Jacob Salisbury, aged 70 of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] met with a fall which caused his death on the 9th inst.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 6, 1880

Marriages

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] April 24th, by Rev. J.L. Humphrey Mr. Solomon J. Titus, 2d, to Miss Isabella Green, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 10th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Oliver D. Phelps of Afton to Mrs.. Frances Dykeman of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents, Afton [Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Charles E. Tarbell and Ellen J Rounds, both of Afton.

Deaths

In Du Quoin, Ill. April 21st, Mrs. Elenor Monk, relict of the late Christopher Monk, formerly of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], in the 78th year of her age.

In Titusville, Penn., April 8th, suddenly, Mr. Thomas J. Squires aged 46 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, Mr. Thomas Tyler aged 85 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], April 28th, Mrs. Daniel Campbell aged 71 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 9th, Roby A. [Davis] wife of Jno. Davis, int he 64th year of her age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 24th, Mr. Newman Gates, aged 74 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] April 25th, Merton H [Winsor] son of Edson and Mary Winsor, aged 17 years and 3 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 21st, William J. [Cook] son of Jason Cook, aged 2 years and 9 months.

In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] April 16th, Mr. William Guthrie aged 79 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

Reminiscences of Fifty Years Ago

As I incidentally remarked in my last letter, there was not much temperance in those days.  Everybody kept his bottle and thought no harm of it.  One man whom I remember well and who was a member of the Congregational Church, and one of its pillars, kept whisky for sale.  This I know, for I have myself been sent there for it and in order to make up the required quart, the daughter was obliged to take some from a custard cup in the pantry. This same man afterwards kept a tavern in the building on the corner, afterwards occupied by Hunt & Rathbone as a store.  I forbear naming him, but this same daughter afterwards married a minister, and the last I knew of them, they were all living together in Lewisburg, Pa.

But why select him from among other church members!  If one sold rum, a dozen other church members bought and drank it.

I well remember the first and only time I was ever intoxicated.  I could not have been more than ten years old.  My father had been butchering a beef in the barn.  Of course, he and his helper had the inevitable black bottle.  After they had finished, something called my father to the village.  The rope by which the beef had been hung up was left hanging, and my brother Jared and myself found that it made a capital swing. After swinging awhile, we discovered the bottle in an old-fashioned cheese press. we soon made its acquaintance and between swinging and imbibing, I was soon in a condition to be put to bed.  My father used sometimes to tell the story and add, "He has never drank any since." But for once he was mistaken; for how could it be otherwise, when the creature was to be met at every turn?  In the hay and harvest field, at raisings, at corn hustings and mynah other places, liquor was as free as water.  I have seen men mix it with molasses and call it "black strap."  Others would mix it with buttermilk and then it was "stone fence."  Even ministers countenanced its use, and a few years later I heard a pastor of the Congregational Church advocating the use of wine and only regretted that he was too poor to indulge.  

How well I remember old Tracy Allen. For one glass of grog, he would lie down and roll through mud and slush from one side of the street to the other.  and creatures calling themselves men (?) enjoyed the sport.  By the way, I think I have heard that "OldTrace" had reformed.  I wish I knew it to be true.

Myself and younger brother were once sent to the store to get the bottle replenished for the harvest field.  Just as we were passing the house of Mr. Charles Cameron, I put the "bottle to my brother's mouth."  Miss Ringer (afterwards Mrs. Dr. Willard) was sitting at the window and saw the performance and reprimanded me severely. She need not to have been alarmed for the bottle was securely corked, but of course she did not know it.

I remember the first temperance raising I ever attended.  It was gotten up by Mr. James Burroughs, familiarly known as "Uncle Jim Burroughs."  Invitations were given out, far and wide, with the express understanding, that there would be no liquor. The almost invariable reply was "Yes, I will come, but you won't get men enough to raise the house."  "Then." said Uncle Jim, "the timber may lie on the ground."  The result was that one-half the men who were there, could have raised the frame with ease.  Everything passed off pleasantly, with an occasional call for the "bottle," and after all was done, the horn sounded for supper. This was indeed a surprise.  Nothing of the kind had been expected. We all went in, of course. The order was given out, "old men first table."  A better meal I never set down to, and all went home satisfied and sober.  By the by, this was but forty-five years ago.  Shortly after that, Mr. Lot had a temperance raising, which was equally successful. For refreshments, he had crackers, cheese and small beer.

You will see Messrs. Editors, that I have occupied my accustomed space and all on the subject of "drink." I must beg you to indulge a little longer, and I will send you one more letter, in which I propose to sketch, in my disconnected manner, some of our boyish pastimes "fifty years ago."

By the way, your compositor made me say that we used to call Rev. J.B. Hoyt, "Birt Hoyt."  this was incorrect.  It should be "Priest Hoyt." A little colored boy, living at Judge Monell's would have it "French Hoyt."  But call him what we might, he was one of God's noblemen and has now gone to receive the reward of the faithful servant.

Lewis Hoyt, Hammonton, N.J., April 30, 1880

As Mr. Hoyt speaks of "Old trace" in the above letter, for his information we would state that the poor old man never reformed.  A number of years ago he was found in a dying condition, by the roadside in Page Brook and taken to a house nearby, where he shortly afterwards died, through the effects of old age and rum.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1823)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 2, 1823

Death

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, the Rev. Henry Chapman for many years pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that town.  The deceased was in perfect health until within a few minutes of his dissolution.  His life has been one of great usefulness and his loss both to the people of his charge and the Christian public in general will be severely felt.  It is presumed that some of his friends will favor the public with a sketch of the life of this truly worthy and pious man.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 9, 1823

Marriage

At Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by Elder Marsh, Mr. Zachariah Keyes of Sharon, to Mrs. Nancy Whitaker of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 16, 1823

Marriage

In Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev'd. A. Welton, Mr. John H. Casler to Miss Clarisa Stansell of the same place.

Death

It has seldom fallen to our lot to record a death which has created a deeper sensation in the public mind on which will be more universally and sincerely lamented than that of John Wells, Esq., who died yesterday morning at his country residence on Brooklyn Heights.  The circumstances attending this event are peculiarly afflicting.  Mr. Wells was in perfect health on Wednesday last and attended to his professional business in court.  On Thursday he was attacked with a violent bilious remittent fever which terminated his earthly existence on Sunday morning, after an illness of less than three days.  He has fallen at the meridian of his fame and in the midst of his usefulness, being at the age of 52.  His premature death has created a void in our community which will not soon be supplied.  By the force of his talents and the integrity and firmness of his character, he has risen to the head of his profession, and by common consent, he held the first rank at the New York Bar.  His modest and unassuming manners disarmed others of that envy which the superiority of his intellect, the splendor of his genius, and the extent of his legal attainments were calculated to excite.  But it does not belong to us to attempt to portray his character.  Some abler pen will do justice to his merits. We can do no more than mingle our regrets with those of his friends, is professional brethren and indeed every class of our citizens.  In almost every department of society, his loss will be severely felt.

There is one circumstance connected with Mr. Wells' life, which is peculiarly interesting.  He was a native of the county of Otsego [NY].  In the Revolutionary War, the whole of his family were massacred by the Indians.  He was then a boy and providentially escaped by being from home at a school in Schenectady. At an early age he was therefore deprived of his parents and relatives and has reached an eminence so distinguished by his own unaided efforts.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 23, 1823

Marriage

Married in Warren [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 13th September by the Rev. John Bowls, Mr. Reuben Fox to Mrs. Martha Wright all of the same place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 30, 1823

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. W. Deafendorff of Sharon , Mr. Ebenezer Cross to Mrs. Elizabeht Swain both of Cherry Valley.

On the 24th inst. by E.H Brush, Esq. Mr. Joseph Flint to Miss Sophia Peeso both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d inst. after an illness of five weeks, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mrs. Fanny Richards the wife of Mr. Aaron Richards, aged 33 years much lamented by all who knew her.

Happy the change to leave a world of woe / To join in songs which ne'er cessation know, / Glory to God resounds the Heavenly train, / While saints and angels shout a long Amen.

Vital Records, Delaware (1835), Chenango (1877) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 1, 1835

Marriages

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Green Moore to Miss Emily Steele, daughter of Mr. Nathaniel Steele.

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 22d ult. by the Rev. SA. Center, Hon. Levi Baxter, Jr. of Tecumseh, michigan, to Miss Elizabeth M. Orton of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th ult. by G.H. Edgerton, Esq. Mr. Nathaniel R. Thompson to Miss Caroline Whitlock, eldest daughter of Ezekiel Whitlock, Esq.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 8, 1835

Deaths

 In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d ult. John Smith in the 87th year of his age, a native of Dumbartonshire, in Scotland.

On the 4th of May last, while on a journey up the Illinois river, George Finney, aged 44 years, formerly of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].  He is supposed to have been attacked with the cholera, which terminated his existence in about fourteen hours.

A young man by the name of McCarter, about 15 years of age, son of Mr. John McCarter of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] was drowned on Saturday last, while bathing in a mill pond at the four corners.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 15, 1835

News Item

Mr. Hews [sic] of Otsego Co. [NY] the only survivor of that spartan band who, rather than suffer their countrymen to pay tribute on tea, threw it by cargo from British vessels into Boston harbor, went to New York on Wednesday the 24th ult. in the steamboat DeWitt Clinton, on his way to Boston, by invitation to participate in the celebration of the approaching anniversary. This veteran, though 100 years old in September next, retains his intellectual and physical powers and enjoys good health.  He relates the particulars of the memorable Tea Party to the passengers with great precision and intelligence. Albany Journal  [George Robert Twelves Hewes, d. November 1840, buried Lakeview Cemetery, Richfield Springs, Otsego Co. NY.  See findagrave.com memorial 12809673 for more information] George Robert Twelves Hewes (1742-1840) - Find a Grave Memorial

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 22, 1835

Marriages

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Robert Austin to Miss Nelly Phenix.

In the same town, on the 26th ult. by the same, Mr. Justice Betts to Miss Sally Murdock.

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the same, Mr. William Warren to Miss Jane E. Mills.

On the 15th inst. by the Rev. C.A. Rogers, Mr. Abner Johnston of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Nancy [Latham] daughter of John Latham, Esq. of Guilford, Chenango Co. [NY].

At Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. William Fraser, Titus Fenn, Esq. of Royalton, Niagara County [NY] to Miss Emeline Gaylord of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] youngest daughter of Mr. Joel Gaylord.

 New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, January 6, 1877

Deaths

Deacon Z.S. Hall has been carried to his last resting place since our issue of last week.  Mr. Hall had been a resident of this village for a number of years and was much respected as a citizen.   He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.

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Died in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 30th, Eunice Russel aged 71 years.

"Aunt Eunice" has left us at last. We shall not see her again walking up and down our streets or welcome her again into our homes. The death angel came for her just as the old year was leaving us with its slow departing footfall.  She passed the "Happy New Year" day in the sweet land of sunshine and song.  We that were left upon the "pathwild" were not all happy, but the friendless beggar who has walked our streets for so many years was supremely happy.  Friendless did I say?  No, we were all friends to "Aunt Eunice," and there were many tears shed as we bore her away to the grave.

She might have been called ignorant and uncultured here, but somehow I think that "Aunt Eunice" now knows a thousand times more than any of us, and that she now has a form of grace and beauty.

Happy "Aunt Eunice?"  She does not now feel the storms and cold of our wild winter.  It was nothing but the old, unlovely casket that we laid away in the grave, while the beautiful spirit passed silently up to the great "home of many mansions."

Will "Aunt Eunice" forget those who were so kind to her, while she wandered among us as a sojourner?  In the brightness and glory of the spirit life, will she remember the storms and sunlight that clustered around her pathway here?  We know not the great mysteries of eternity. We only cling more closely to our loving father, believing that we shall meet "Aunt Eunice" in the great company of the redeemed.  M.A.H.

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, January 13, 1877

Marriage

KOHN - BUTTERFIELD:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday the 10th by the Rev. Frank Townsend, Hattie Butterfield daughter of Ira T. Butterfield, to Frederick W. Kohn of Utica [Oneida Co. NY]. 

Death

Mr. Lyman D. Burch died at his residence in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday January 1st, 1877.  Mr. Burch was a man of prominence and well known to most of the businessmen in this and adjoining counties.  He came to this village nearly thirty years ago and engaged extensively in the foundry business, which he conducted for many years with distinguished success.  He invented, we believe, a number of stoves and ploughs which he patented and devoted some time to placing them upon the market.  During the time he visited the World's Fair in London, and it was his boast that Queen Victoria had catch food cooked upon his stove. In dealings with his fellow man he was scrupulously correct and prompt and those who knew him best, pronounced him equally honest and conscientious.  His roughness of manner, or exterior, not unfrequently prejudiced men against him, but we have heard many kind words spoken of his generous heart and uniform kindness to the sick and those in trouble.  News

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 30, 1879

Marriages

HOUK - MILLS:  At Latham's Corners, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, by Rev. T.F. Halsted, Mr. Handy L. Houk to Miss Lela B. Mills, both of Guilford.

Thursday, Miss Lela Mills and Mr. Handy Houck made the same venture.  The knot was tied by Rev. T.P. Halstead, in a graceful and impressive manner. The bride was neatly and tastefully attired and the happy pair bear with them on their voyage many kindly tokens of interest and many prayers for their happiness and prosperity.  The factory bell and steam whistle gave noisiest congratulations as the voyages commenced and smiling faces and waving hats and handkerchief as the launch was made, proved that the youthful pair had many friends.

COLE - THOMPSON:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 15th, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. David H. Cole of New Berlin to Miss Ida E. Thompson of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY].

HUNGERFORD - LOUNSBERRY:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 19th, by the Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Chauncey Hungerford of Coventry, to Miss Eva Lounsberry of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

LOUNSBERRY - BURROWS:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 19th, by the Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Eugene Lounsberry of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Burrows of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

SCOTT - SHERMAN:  Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  The delightful autumn weather, or some other cause, has emboldened many of our young people to venture out upon the sea of matrimony.  Miss Alice Sherman and Mr. Scott embarked on Tuesday.  The fair bride carries with her the well wishes of a host of friends.

Deaths

ROWLAND:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 18th, Mr. Eli E. Rowland, aged 58 years.

BULLOCK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 14th, Julia [Bullock] wife of G.E. Bullock, aged 22 years.

HUFCUTT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 18th, Leon Henry [Hufcutt] son of John and minnie Hufcutt, aged 3 months.

VAN PELT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oc.t 15th, Eva A. [Van Pelt] daughter of Tyler and Diantha Van Pelt, aged 23 years and 3 months.

AYLESWORTH:  In Roseville, Ill. Oct. 5th, Jennie [Aylesworth] second daughter of Nelson O. and Mary Aylesowrth, Formerly of New Berlin, aged 4 years.

HINCKLEY:  In Rockford, Ill. Oct. 14th, Mrs. Augustus F. Hinckley, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].  [Elsie Hawley Hinckley, aged 35 years]

DIMMICK:  We regret to learn, as we do on Wednesday morning, of the sudden death at her home in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] of Mrs. Frank H. Dimmick.  She was a most estimable lady, beloved by all, and her unexpected death casts a gloom over the community where she was known and appreciated. Deceased was a sister of George A Munson, our Smyrna correspondent. [Sara Munson Dimmick, 14 June 1848 - 28 Oct. 1879]

PERRIN:  Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  Monday morning last, a most distressing accident happened by which a little five-year-old daughter of William Perrin, residing near the railroad bridge about three miles east of this village lost her life.  Little Addie [Perrin], was alone in the house and while endeavoring to climb upon the stove hearth to dip a piece of paper into a boiler of water which stood upon the front of the stove her light dress caught fire and in an instant she was wrapped in flames.  There being no one near to help the little sufferer, she ran screaming into the street, when she was seen by Frank Smith, who extinguished the flames.  Dr. Thompson, of Sidney Plains, was immediately summoned, and everything possible done to ease the pain of the suffering child, but all in vain.  All the upper portion of the body was so terribly burned as to leave the surface nerves exposed and the shock was so great that death ensued at 10 o'clock the same night, after twelve hours of terrible suffering. She was a bright, intelligent child, and the afflicted family have the sympathy of all who know them.  Republican

News Item

Frances Shrouder, who, with her husband, is now confined in the Madison County [NY] jail, under indictment for poisoning her mother, Mrs. Lancy Barnard, who died a few weeks since in Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], is now suspected of having poisoned Mrs. Lovica Pope, aged eighty years, who died suddenly in July 1876.  Mrs. Pope resided with her niece, Mrs. Barnard, mother of Mrs. Shrouder, in Chittenango and died about four o'clock in the afternoon when her remains were at once started for the place of interment in Truxton, Cortland, County [NY], where the deceased had formerly resided. They were taken in a one-horse hearse, driven by her niece's husband, arriving in Truxton about eleven o'clock on the following day, and were immediately buried without ceremony, relatives who lived nearby not having been notified of her death until one week after her burial.  Since the death of Mrs. Barnard, the doctor who attend both her and Mrs. Pope was struck with the similarity of the symptoms in the two cases.  On the 14th inst., Coroner Hendricks, of Cortland, took up Mrs. Pope's body, and the stomach was taken by Dr. Smith of the Syracuse University, who analyzed the same, and found positive traces of arsenic therein.  It is stated that the old lady held a mortgage of $1,000 upon Barnard's property, which, after her death, he claimed she had given him.  Also, that she had $800 in United States bonds in her bed, which were never found after she died.  Mrs. Shrouder spent money very freely after the funeral.  She is also suspected of having poisoned her father, Charles Barnard, who died over a year ago.  It is alleged that a Chittenango man seduced Frances at fourteen, and she lived as his mistress for some time.  Her mother opposed this, but her father upheld the girl.  She is now twenty-five years of age and not very prepossessing in appearance.  The testimony against her, as the murderess of her mother, is very strong.

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Mourned by Two Widows

On Monday morning of last week, the body of a man was found lying in a shed at a sash and blind factory in Mechanicville, Saratoga County [NY].  Deceased was about forty years of age, dressed in good working clothes and having in his possession a satchel containing changes of clothing, a silver watch and chain and a few other small articles.  By his side was found a small paper box marked "Morphine, Poison."  The box was empty.  On the other side was a large tin box without any cover that had evidently been used as a drinking cup.  There was nothing to establish the identity of the man beyond the name "Wells" on the bosom strap of his shirt and the name "M.D. Wells" in a memorandum book found in the valise.  The man had evidently been timekeeper in some large works, for in the book were a large number of entries of the names of men and the length of time they had worked.  Nothing could be learned as to his place of residence, except that a clue may be gained from a single address found in the book.  There was no name, simply "No. 9 Montclair Street, Oswego." Deceased was evidently a mechanic, as in his satchel was found a machinist's hammer and a rule; besides, his hands bore the marks of toil. The coroner made a postmortem examination of the remains and found the system in excellent order, except a derangement of the stomach caused by the action of some powerful poison. The physicians are positive, however, that the poison was not morphine.

George Scrafford of Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] saw an account of the finding of the body published in the Troy papers and on Thursday he went to Mechanicville where the remains were exhumed and he identified the deceased as M.D. Wells, who, for a long time, had worked with him in the blacksmith's shop of J.M. Jones & Co.'s car works in Schenectady.  He represented Wells as industrious and frugal, unmarried, and resided when at home with a married sister at or near Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  He also stated that Wells left Schenectady about two weeks before, with quite a large amount of money, of which it was believed he had been robbed.

It appears that the dispatch to Oswego brought to light a Mrs. Watters, a plain, unpretending seamstress, who claims to be the wife of deceased, whose real name was W.W. Watters.  Thirteen years ago, Mrs. Watters' husband, a shiftless, good for nothing fellow left her and went away.  In a short time, he sent for his wife, and on his promise to support her and conduct himself as he should, she went to live with him again.  It was but a few weeks before he fell back into his old habits. The wife soon discovered that it was less difficult to provide for herself alone than to support herself and a lazy, abusive husband.  Finally, patience ceased to be a virtue, and Mrs. Watters went back to Oswego and gained a comfortable living by her needle.  Years passed away, and hearing nothing of her husband she gave him up as dead. To her surprise, the latter part of last month, a man walked into her humble domicile and announced himself as her husband.  She recognized him as such but refused to live with him. She plainly told him that he had no place in her affections. The man at the time went under the name of M.D. Wells.  After hanging about Oswego for a few days, he disappeared and was not afterward seen.  

Monday he was found dead as stated.  Wednesday, postmaster Ames of Oswego received a letter asking if Wells ever resided in Oswego. the postmaster knew Wells, as he was called when last in Oswego and informed his wife.  The widow forgot and forgave and attended to the burial of her hapless husband.  Mr. Watters went to Mechanicville on Friday, when the body was again exhumed and Mrs. Watters, remembering a peculiarity of her husband, asked to have his boots and stockings removed, as he was in the habit of carrying his money in his stocking.  This was done, but there was no money there. The body, together with the effects of the suicide were forwarded to Oswego for interment.

Now comes the most singular part of this strange story.  For some reason Mr. Jones, of Schenectady, was led to believe that deceased had friends in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and on Thursday Postmaster Spaulding received a letter from him, asking him to make inquiries. This he did at once, and upon interviewing Mrs. Almira Wells (formerly Markham), a dressmaker residing in this village [Norwich], became satisfied that deceased was her husband, to whom she has been married several years.  He had not lived with her much of late, and for some time past had been at work in Jones & Co.'s shop in Schenectady.  He visited her between two and three weeks ago, stopping a few days and left on Monday, the 18th inst. The next day she received a postal card from him, announcing his arrival at Mechanicville. That was the last she heard of him until the news of his death came. She is confident he is her erring husband and has written to wife No. 1 for some trifling article found upon his person, by which she may more fully satisfy herself that her convictions are well founded.  He had not much money in his possession when here.  Wells was not a model husband, in many respects. 

Vital Records, Chenango (1847), Madison (1867) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 7, 1847

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by Rev. C.T. Johynson, Mr. Samuel S. Bloom, merchant of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Mary [Lamb] daughter of Mr. Anthony Lamb, Jr., of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 14, 1847

Marriage

In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] on the morning of the 7th inst., by Rev. C.T. Johnson, Mr. Leander Mudge to Miss Helen M. [Buell] daughter of Ira Buell, Esq. both of Earlville. 

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 28, 1847

Death

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst. widow Huldah Smith, aged 103 years.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, April   6, 1867

Marriages

COLE - BRIDGE:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], April 1, by Rev. Andrew Cochran, Mr. D.A. Cole of Lansing, Mich. to Miss Celentia J. Bridge,  daughter of J.L. Bridge of Oneida Castle.

ROBINSON - FARNAM:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of S.H. Farnam, March 28, by Rev. Charles E. Robinson, Mr. J. Robinson of Hartwick, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss S.M. Farnam of Oneida.

CHUBBUCK - LAKE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] March 28, by Rev. S.S. Utter, Mr. Melville Chubbuck to Miss Minnie J. Lake, all of Morrisville.

WILLIAMSON - HULL:  In Sullivan [Madison Co. NY], March 28 by Rev. P.L. Hakes, Mr. Edwin Williamson to Miss Genia G. Hull, both of Sullivan.

BUTTERFIELD - HADCOCK:  In Deansville [Oneida Co. NY], March 16, by the Methodist Minister, Mr. Leander Butterfield to Miss Harriet Hadcock both of Madison [Madison co. NY].

BLISS - CLARK:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] March 19, by Rev. E.S. Davis, Mr. Elisha J. Blinn of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Nettie A. Clark of Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY\].

HARRIS - BEEBE:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] March 26, by Rev. O. Tayntor, Mr. Spencer L. Harris to Miss Olive C. Beebeu both of Erieville [Madison Co. NY].

BUTTERMAN - MALLORY:  In Canastota, March 25, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Edwin Butterman to Mrs. Lucinda Mallory both of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

GRIFFIN - GAGE:  In Pierceville [Madison Co. NY], March 30, by Rev. J.W. Michael, Mr. J. Vermilye Griffin to Miss Lucia A. Gage.

STOOKS - SUTTER:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] March 12, by Rev. Mr. Clark, Mr. Henry Stooks of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Carolien Sutter of Conradt Settlement [Columbia Co. NY].

MOORE - LYON:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] April 2d, by Rev. I. Harris, Frank W. Moore to Miss Mary A. Lyon all of Nelson.

Deaths

LAMB:  In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], April 3, Mrs. Abigail Lamb, wife of Mr. Avery Lamb, formerly of Westmorland, Oneida Co. [NY] aged 52 years and 10 months.

MOTT:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] March 22, Mrs. Prudence Mott aged 53 years.

JACKSON:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] March 20, Mrs. Maria Jackson aged 63 years.

DAMON:  In Bridgeport [Madison Co. NY], March 15, Clark K. Damon, aged 65 years.

BAKER:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], of diptheria, Willie [Baker] only son of George and Rose Baker, aged 4 years.

SEXTON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] March 25, Mrs. Nancy Sexton aged 82 years.

SCOTT:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Mrs. E. Jeanette Scott aged 32 years 11 months and 12 days. [Ellen Jeanette Smith Scott d. 26 March 1867]

HOLLENBECK:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 28, Mr. Oswin A. Hollenbeck aged 54 years.

BURCH:  In Green's Corners [Saratoga Co. NY], April 3 of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. Adaline Burch, formerly of Wampsville [Madison Co. NY], aged 68 years.

TRACY: Peterboro, Madison Co. NY:  The funeral of old Mr. Tracy, who died of cancer on Friday last, was attended at his late residence in this place on Sunday.  He had been a great sufferer, and death was a great relief.  Rev. C.A. Hammon conducted the exercises, which were very brief, as the body was to be taken to Nelson [Madison Col. NY] for interment.

DENISON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 23, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. N.B. Wilbur, Mrs. Mary W. Denison, wife of Lyman Denison, Esq. of New York.

No brief obituary notice can do justice to the memory of one who possessed such a rare combination of personal beauty with exquisite culture of mind and heart. whether we refer to her kind and gentle spirit, by which she won the affection of all who knew her, to her intellectual gifts, her perfect taste and fine execution in painting and music, by which she challenged their admiration or her ardent childlike love of all things beautiful in nature by which the world of beauty in sight and sound was open to her sensitive soul or to that Christian faith which consecrated and sanctified these gifts and graces.  We are embarrassed by the limits of this notice.  In the prime of her life and beauty, she fell a victim to disease.  For several years, she bravely resisted its inroads, receiving all the loving care which the devoted ministry of her family could render.  But it becoming evident the past winter that she was failing, she left the city for the quiet repose of the country to die in her mother's house.  There, in perfect quiet and peace, grateful as a child for every kindness shown her, looking to her Savior with that entire reliance which removed all fear or dread of death, she lay for several weeks, waiting the summons to depart. and when, in the early watch her Savior called, she, asking for her husband and mother, smiled sweetly saying "Jesus is taking me," and slept in Him.

"So fades a summer cloud away; / So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; / So gently shuts the eye of day; / So dies a wave along the shore."

After the funeral exercises, her remains were conveyed to DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] where beside those of her father, they rest in the hope of the resurrection.