Vital Records, Otsego (1861) & Madison (1867) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 27, 1861

Marriages

In Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. Mr. Buell, Mr. Amos E. Peck of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Kate Youngs of Jefferson.

Oct. 1st by Rev. J.J. Miller, Mr. Irvin D. Sewell to Miss Annette A. Nearing both of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 8th, by Rev. A. Martin, Mr. Joshua Devoll of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive Lettis of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, Nov. 19th by the same, Mr. Zephania Eckerson to Miss Malvina Sherman all of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY\].

Also, Nov. 12th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert D. Chase to Miss Mary E. Gardner both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY]

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Rev. Charles W. Tomlinson, Mr. Melville G. Hubbell to Mrs. Laura L. Stowell.

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6th, by Rev. O.S. Crain, Mr. Hiram Barrett to Miss Calphurnia Wilbur both of Burlington, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same place, by the same, Nov. 7th, Mr. James Metcalf of Unadilla [Otsego Co.; NY] with Miss Alvina A. Smith of Guilford, N.Y.

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mrs. Adelia G. [Smith] wife of Mr. Austin Smith, aged 45 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mrs. Rosanna G. [Janes] wife of Nelson Janes, aged 43 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Noel Gardner aged 79 years.

In Wantoma, Wis., Nov. 5th, of lung fever, Mrs. Prudence Webb wife of William Webb aged 62 years, formerly of Unadilla, Otsego Co. [NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. of typhoid fever, Miss Emeline Spencer aged 27 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th inst. Edgar C. [Wedderspoon] son of James and Elizabeth Wedderspoon, aged 2 years, 6 months.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, February 23, 1867

Marriages

TANNER - TYLER:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 12 by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Horace G. Tanner of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ximenia Tyler of Peterboro.

FARRANCE - PARKHURST:  In Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY] by Rev. E.H. Bonner, Mr. William Farrance to Miss Jennie Parkhurst both of Vernon Centre.

SHARP - SMITH:  In West Eaton Co. NY] Feb. 16, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Eugene Sharp to Miss Ella Smith both of Pierceville [Madison Co. NY].

TORREY - BROOKS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 6, by Rev. L. V. Ismond, Mr. Norman W. Torrey to Miss Helen A. Brooks both of Earlville.

CHASE- ESTES:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 6, by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Mr. Hamilton Chase to Miss Emma Estes, both of Delphi [Madison Co. NY].

LEONARDSON - MILLER: in Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 7, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Jesse Leonardson to Miss Calista Miller both of Lenox [Madison Co. NY].

HOFFMAN - BEEBE:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 12 by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. Jerome Hoffman of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Netta Beebe of Lenox.

BURDICK - REYNOLDS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 13, by Rev. T. Fisher, Mr. Alonzo Burdick to Miss Charity S. Reynolds both of DeRuyter.

SHARP-HOWE:  In Delphi [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 14, by Rev. J.P. Smith, Mr. Elbert Sharp to Miss Aurelia Howe both of Delphi.

SCOTT - WEDGE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 17, by Rev. S. Carver, Mr. M. Burt Scott to Miss Alice E. Wedge both of DeRuyter. 

HUNT - WOOD:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 12, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Norman D. Hunt of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sarah A. Wood of Georgetown.

STOWELL - FERGUSON: In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 14, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Henry C. Stowell to Miss Emma Ferguson both of New Woodstock.

LOCKHART - SYKES:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 20, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Medbury Lockhart to Miss Nancy L. Sykes all of Lenox.

SHERMAN - SYKES:  At the same time and place, by the same, Hon. Asa S. Sherman to Miss Hattie Sykes, both of Durhamville, Oneida Co. [NY].

Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  The crowning ceremonies in a social way came off at the hospitable mansion of George Benedict on Monday evening last, in the shape of a linen wedding, or a reminder that twenty years had flown since they were joined in hymen's band.  and with right good cheer was it celebrated by friends from every point of the compass, with a good sprinkling from those who live within the sound of our new "church going bell."  The "bride and bridegroom," with their "olive plants," received their guests most graciously, but all that was said and done and sung, lo! all the books that your chronicler has written could not contain them!  So let it suffice to say that it was a good and precious season and will not soon be forgotten.  May they live to see the return of fifty-five more such natal days and then be decked with diamonds (acquired by a well-directed life in deeds of charity) await to be bidden, "Come up higher!" The amount of linen presents received are estimated to be worth about $200.

Deaths

DANFORTH:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 4, of consumption, Jennie [Danforth wife of Silas Danforth, aged 28 years.

PARDOE:  In Eaton Village [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 4, Hester Ann [Pardoe] wife of Capt. Pardoe, aged 80 years.  She fell asleep in the hope of a blessed immortality.

ROTNOUR:  Near Oneida Lake [NY] Jan. 17 of consumption, George Rotnour in the 28th year of his age.

CONE:  In Oil City, Pa., Feb. 15, Belinda S. [Cone] wife of Andrew Cone and eldest daughter of Calvin Morse of Eaton [Madison Co. NY], aged 43 years.

CURTIS:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], Gertrude [Curtis] only child of Alonzo Curtis in the 6th year of her age.

Vital Records, Otsego (1880) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 22, 1880

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 10th 1880, by Rev. Ellery R. Peck, Mr. Charles Franklin Race of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Smith of Cooperstown.

On the 16th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Lord at the house of the bride's father, Mr. Walter A. Renwick of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie Wells, youngest daughter of Stephen Wells of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] January 1st, by Rev. F.J. Parry Frederick Withey to Miss Ella Bailey.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] January 16th, 1880, at the house of the bride's parents, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, WilliwR. Hatcher to Addie C. Matterson both of Exeter.

Deaths

In Sardinia, N.Y. [Erie Co.] March 22d, 1879, Mary [Weaver] wife of the late Olney Weaver, aged 83 years, 4 months and 23 days.

In Great Valley, N.Y. [Cattaraugus Co.], Nov. 2d 1879, Zilpha Weaver [Church] wife of Mark Church, aged 50 years 6 months and 11 days.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 7th, Mrs. Mariette Price in her 27th year

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 7th, Hannah [Peeso] wife of Theodore Peeso, in her 83d year.

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 17 of scarlet fever, Addie [Davidson] only child of Frank and Fannie C. Davidson and only grandchild of Benajah Comstock, aged 10 years and 1 month.

Thus, at the opening of the new year has a pall of sorrow settled upon the bright and happy home where so recently Addie was the light and joy - now left childless and chill.  With sunshine in her face and gladness in her voice, she was like a butterfly, looking in daily upon Uncle and Grandpa on her way to school, leaving behind her a breath of summer all the day.  But just one weary week of suffering came.  Human skill and love were powerless to hold her, and her affectionate spirit was carried to the palace of angels and God.  Loving and gentle herself, she was loved by all.  she loved her Sabbath schools. they are mourners today. But while the problem of her death is unsolved by us, we think we hear her calling "This way, father, mother, friends, I am waiting for you."

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At a regular meeting of Farmers Lodge No. 553, F.&A.M. held in their lodge room in West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 14, A.L. 6550, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to summon our worthy and much respected brother, Past Master E.W. Hall, from his labors on earth to everlasting refreshments in his Celestial Lodge above, therefore

Resolved, that in the death of Brother Hall this Lodge loses one of its best and most respected members, the community a good and useful citizen and neighbor, the family a kind husband and father.

Resolved, That this Lodge tender to the family and friends their heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement and would commend them to look to Him who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb and who has promised to be a Father to the fatherless and the widow's God for consolation in this hour of trial.

Resolved that the lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days and these resolutions be published in the Freeman's Journal, the Otsego Republican and New Berlin Gazette.

Committee: Sol C. St. John, Lewis Spencer, William Talbot 

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 18, 1879

Marriages

BROWN - ROGERS:  At the bride's home, Sept. 9th by Rev. B. C...ch, Mr. William Adin Brown, Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Ida M. Rogers of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

FINKLE - RULAND:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th by Rev. N.J. Havley, Mr. Stephen D. Finkle of Argusville, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.] to Miss Hattie V. Ruland of Afton.

FOSTER - TERRY:  In Freetown, Cortland Co. [NY], August 20th, by Rev. O.M. Martin, Mr. John R. Foster of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Terry of Freetown.

Deaths

POPE:  At the residence of his son-in-law, Calvin S. Edwards, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday morning Sept. 15, Mr. Abraham Pope, aged 85 years.

PAGE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Mr. John Page aged 75 years.

NASH:  In DeRuyter (Madison Co. NY] Sept. 6th, Miss Anna T. N ash, aged 33 years.

WOODS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 4th, Mr. Adelbert Woods aged 25 years.

EDGERTON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] August 20th, Mrs. Maria L. Edgerton aged 57 years.

HARRIS:  In Sherburne [Chenanog Co. NY] sept. 11th, Mr. Dexter Harris.

News Item

George Evans of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], an account of whose shooting an old gentleman named Corydon Shapley, while fooling with a pistol in a hop yard near Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on Monday of last week, we published in our last, was on Wednesday committed to jail in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to await the action of the Grand Jury, under the following verdict of the Coroner's jury:

"That the deceased came to his death from a pistol shot wound inflicted by George Evans, while pointing a pistol at deceased in an unlawful manner, but without premeditation or design to do harm, and that the said Evans is guilty of manslaughter in the first degree."

Elmore Sharpe, Esq. of this village [Norwich] acted as counsel for the prisoner, and a gentleman of this town went opt Hamilton to become his bail.  But Judge Kennedy refused to receive bail, without first consulting with the District Attorney to see what the people claimed the offence was against the prisoner, and as Mr. Smith, the District Attorney, was that day away from home, he would await his return.

Evans is well known in this vicinity, having been somewhat conspicuous as a greenback advocate during the past year.  His character, so far as we know, is good, and his friends regret the unfortunate situation in which his folly has placed him.

Vital Records, Cortland County, NY (1849)

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 4, 1849

Marriage

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on Monday evening 25th inst. by Rev. E.B. Fancher, Mr. Elijah Sibley of Lincklaen, Chenango Co. [NY], and Miss Elizabeth C. Tanner of the former place.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 11,1849

Marriages

In Freetown [Cortland Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Rev. Loran Wade, Mr. Henry Hall and Miss Adelia Lampher all of the above place.

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by L.M. Welsey Esq. Mr. Asa Corkins of Lafayette, Indiana, and Miss Jane Brownell of the former place.

Death

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 25, 1848, departed this life, in peaceful hopes of a blessed resurrection, Mr. Albert L. Holmes aged 35 years.  In him was exhibited another evidence of the triumph of Christianity over suffering; for it was through much tribulation he was led to the better inheritance.  For several years confined to the house and latterly, for months, by wasting disease to his bed; it pleased God to reveal the Savior in him, and he was permitted to rejoice as the time of his departure arrived.  Eminently fitted for usefulness and in the prime of life, this bereavement is another proof that God's ways are mysterious and his judgments unsearchable, but we know Him who hath said "Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive and let thy widows trust in me."

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 25, 1849

Marriages

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. A. Caldwell, Mr. Roswell Brown of Scott [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Margaret Price of the former place.

In Scott [Cortland Co. NY] on the 16 inst. by the same, Mr. S. Delos Perkins, and Miss Betsey M. Doubleday, all of Scott.

In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] on the 18 inst. by Rev. J.. Simmons, Mr. Joseph Darby and Miss Lydia Chesbrough all of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY].

In Freetown [Cortland Co. NY] on the 17 inst. by Rev. L.Wade, Mr. Morgan W. Swetland and Miss Pamelia Stevens all of the above place.

Deaths

In South Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], on the 6th inst. Lucina [Sanders] an interesting daughter of Darius and Caroline Sanders, aged 8 years.

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the morning of the 21st inst. after a short illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Graves in the 80th year of her age.  Her life was that of a consistent Christian.  Her end was peace.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, Yea, saith the Spirit, that they many rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1835)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 7, 1835

Marriages

At East Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. S.B. Jones of Meredith, Mr. Levi Miles to Miss Emily [Boyd] daughter of Amos Boyd of the former p[lace.

In this town on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Kirtland, Capt. Zina Bronson of Andes [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca [Orwin] daughter of Mr. John Orwin of the former place.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th ult by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Mr. Cornelius Pulver to Miss Matilda Yeoman.

At Rockland, Sullivan County [NY] on the 8th of November, Cornelius Vancisce of Masonville, Del. Co. [NY] a Revolutionary Pensioner, aged 73 to Miss Rhoda Rose widow of John Rose.

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Elbert Osborn, Mr. Jacob Ander of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Deborah A. Hussell of Stamford.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] ont he 1st inst. by the same, Mr. Urbin Palmer to Miss Catharine Boodihour.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. James Redfield Hull [Tompkins], son of Mr. Jacob Tompkins, aged 3 years and 10 months.

At South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 1st inst. Thomas Murphy aged 49 years, after a confining illness of only two days.

In this dispensation of Providence, a kind and affectionate wife with eight children, have been deprived of their nearest & dearest earthly friend upon whom they fondly confided for their sustenance.  Mr. Murphy had numerous acquaintances to whom he always proved himself a kind and faithful friend.  He was the eldest son of the celebrated Timothy Murphy, whose services and valor in the defense of our country from the destroying hand of a foreign and domestic foe remain to be read in the annals of our country with pride to every true patriot and friend of liberty.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 14, 1835

Marriages

On Tuesday morning, December 2nd, at St. Thomas, London District, Upper Canada, by the Rev. Mr. Burnham, N. Edson Sheldon, M.D. of New York to Miss Elizabeth Goodwin Olive, eldest daughter of Mrs. Olive of Bridgenorth, England and granddaughter of Goodwin Lloyd, Esq. alderman of that borough.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22nd December ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bolid, Mr. Robert B. more to Miss Asenath Ballard, both of that place.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co., NY] very suddenly on Friday morning last, Mrs. Nabby Judson, consort of Mr. Samuel l. Judson, aged 66 years.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. after a severe illness of four or five days, Mr. Franklin Brown aged 30 years, son of Mr. Luke Brown.  Mr. B. was married about three weeks since. Thus, we face the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death.

In the village of Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] on the 26th ult. at the age of three years, Julia Frances [Marvine] only child of Edward E. Marvine, Esq.

Few children of her years could be removed from so large a circle of doating relatives and friends under more painfully interesting circumstances.  Time alone can wear out the recollections. The grace of God only can allay, as we are confident it does in this case, in aching bosoms, the pangs of such a bereavement.

She's gone, her father took her home / To dwell with seraphs near his throne; / She's gone, a golden harp to string, / and swell the song "To Christ the king" 

Gospel Messenger

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 21, 1835

Marriage

At Schoharie C.H. on Wednesday evening last by Rev. Mr. Smith of Palatine, Ferris Jacobs, M.D. of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co., NY] to Miss Nancy Lasell of Schoharie [Schoharie Co. NY]. 

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 28, 1835

Marriages

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. J. Haws, Mr. John Cotton of Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Almira [Johnston] daughter of the late Capt. Hugh Johnston.

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Stephen Stiles, Mr. Benjamin M. Hawley to Miss Abagail Hathaway, all of the former place.

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday last by the Rev. Mr. Butler, Mr. Abraham Scouten to Miss Louisa Briggs all of the above place.

Death

Suddenly, in this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 26th inst. Mrs. Eliza Marrin wife of Mr. Owen Marrin and daughter of Mr. Samuel Patchel.

Vital Records, Chenange (1846), Cortland (1848) & New York (1802) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 22, 1846

Marriages

In Christ's Church, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Henry K. Murray of the firm of Carter, Murray &Co., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Virginia Eliza [Dickinson] eldest daughter of Hon. D.S. Diockinson.

It Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wakeman, Col. William T. Broadfoot of Conklin, Broome Co. [NY] to Miss Lodema Smith of the former place.

In the same place, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. Chauncy Smith to Miss Lavincia Shepherd all fo Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday morning, Miss Stella Pellet aged 20 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on the first inst., Mary T. [Avery] daughter of Hubbard B Avery in the 21st year of her age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 11, 1846

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult., by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Ebenezer R. Stratton to Miss Hannah A. Simonds both of Oxford.

In Emanuel Church at Little Falls, Herkimer Co. [NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Livermore Horace Packer, Esq. of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Adelia Tisdale of the former place.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. James Haynes to Miss Emeline Cole both of that place.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Lee, Major Charles D. Brown to Miss Mary C. Browing, both of Pharsalia.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th inst., Orin N. [Reys] son of Loyal and Mary A. Reys, aged 1 year and 6 months.

At his residence in the town of German [Chenango Co. NY] Jon Rockwell, Esq., on the 15th ult., aged 79 years and 6 months.

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the 20th ult. Mrs. Magaret A. [Shumway] consort of Charles N. Shumway, and daughter of Deacon William Gile of Oxford, Chenango Co. [NY] aged 31 years.

In South Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mr. John Caswell of inflammatory bilious fever, aged 65 years.

At Mt. Clemmons, Macomb Co. Michigan, at the residence of Oliver E. West on the 19th ult., of the disease of the lungs, Mr. Daniel Belden late of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 77 years. 

Far from his native home, he rests in peace.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1846

Marriage

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th(?) inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Noyes Gray to Miss Caroline F. Haines both of that town.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 14, 1848

Marriage

In Cortlandville [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mr. Michael Haley of Solon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Hall of the former place.

Death

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. John Smith aged 76 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 28, 1848

Death

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Albert Holmes aged 35 years. 

New York Evening Post, New York, January 13, 1802

Death

At Burlington [NJ], on Monday, the 4th inst. James Kinsey Esq. L.L.D., Chief Justice of the State of New Jersey, in the 70th year of his age.

New York Evening Post, New York, January 15, 1802

Marriages

On Monday evening last by the Rev. Dr. Pilmore, Mr. John Doysin of Yorkshire, England, to Mrs. Angelic McBride of Stillwater [Saratoga Co.], state of New York, relict of the late John McBride, formerly of this city [NYC].

At Alexandria, Mr. Samuel Snowden, editor fo the Alexandria Advertiser to Miss Nancy Langden of that place.

New York Evening Post, New York, January 16, 1802

Deserted

 From the Barracks in New York, George Howell, a Marine, on the night of the 12th inst.  He was born in Ireland; 23 years of age; 5 feet 11 inches high; grey eyes; auburn hair, and fair complexion.  Ten Dollars reward will be given for apprehending said deserter and delivering him to me, or any officer of the Marine Corps.  V.N. O'Baunor, Lieut. Marines Commanding, Jan. 16.

Vital Records, Otsego (1873), Broome (1874) & New York (1797) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, april 2, 1873

Marriages

March 19 - At Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H. Garlick, Richard J. Smith to Miss Frances A. Hatch.

March 6 - At Plainfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H.R. Williams, Lewis T. Lewis to Miss Sarah Ann Roberts, both of Plainfield.

March 19 - At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. D.L. Pendell, J. Emory Weeks to Miss Kate A. Luce, both of Hartwick.

March 20 - At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. D.L. Pendell, James O. Smith of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mattie Widgee of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].

Deaths

March 12 - In Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] Rebecca Davis in the 18th year of her age.

March 22 - In Canada Lake [Fulton Co. NY], William R. Tunnicliff aged 36 years.

March 19 - In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Peter Caulkins aged 70 years.

March 18 - In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Freddie [Caulkins] son of Abel and Conelia Caulkins, aged 12 years.

March 30 - In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Joanna Van Rensselaer widow of the late Colonel V.P. Van Rensselaer int he 85th years.  the funeral will be attended today (April 2d) at 3 o'clock p.m. from the residence of R.H. Van Rensselaer.

An exchange says Rev. T.B. Hudson, pastor of the M.E. Church in Clyde, was stricken down with paralysis while in the pulpit, Sunday before last.  He had read about fifteen minutes, his voice as firm and distinct as on previous occasions.  Suddenly he stopped and requested that the windows be let down to admit the fresh air.  For a moment he stood pressing his hands to his forehead and leaning forward on the desk, then as if rallying all his strength for the effort, he began again and uttered the words of his sermon, "These days are passing away", and as the last syllable left his lips  he sank back on the sofa insensible.  A physician was called, but the clergyman was dead. For a period of thirty-three years in the active work of the ministry, he had become widely known throughout Central and Western New York.

News Item

On Monday afternoon, week before last, Ida Spencer, aged 12 years, was murdered at the residence of her mother in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] by Albert J. Keeler, a young man of nineteen, nephew of Mrs. Spencer.  The deed was done with a small bar of iron, a sort of poker, two feet in length.  The girl lived about an hour after receiving the blow but gave no signs of intelligence. After committing the murder, the young man fled to the Central R.R. a short distance west of the depot, where he attempted at half-past five to jump on the forward end of an eastward bound freight train, missed his hold and fell to the ground with such force as to break his neck.  No reason is ascribed for the murder.

Union News, Union, NY, June 6, 1874

Marriage

In this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] June 4 by Rev. Edward Taylor, D.D., Mr. Calvin Cranska of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Eva Mersereau of Union.

Death

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] May 30th, 1874, Julian Clark in the 47th year of his age.

Julian Clark, son of E.H. Clark, Esq., of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], died in Albany last Saturday afternoon from an aggravated attack of bronchitis, complicated with typhoid fever.

Mr. Clark was born December 3rd, 1828, in Otsego County, N.Y., and at the time of his death was in the forty-seventh year of his age.

Many years of his life were devoted to railway interests.  In 1866 and '67 he was General Superintendent of the Canandaigua & Niagara Falls Railroad.  For several years he was General Auditor of the Williamsport & Elmira Railroad (now the northern Central) and at the time of his death was General Superintendent of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad, having been elected to that office a short time ago.  For three or four years he had been assistant Superintendent of that road.

In 1857, Mr. Clark's health failing him, he visited England, with the hope of recovering, but the trip proved of little or no benefit and for many years he was afflicted with rheumatism, which disease possibly might have had much to do in causing his death.

The deceased was a gentleman of marked intelligence and rare executive ability, a man of fine moral sensibilities, one who was admired and respected by all who came in contact with him either in social or business relations.  We would not attempt to eulogize the dead.  Mr. Clark was well known and all we might say would not add to nor take from the bright record of a life so exemplary as was his.

The remains, accompanied by an escort of railway officials, arrived here Sunday by special train from the A&S Railroad.  The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the residence of his parents in this village [Morris] Revs. Henry Benson and D.A. Shepard officiating.  Interment in the village cemetery.

While we deeply sympathize with those who were bound to the departed by the nearest and dearest ties, we share with them the hope of a reunion in that better world where there are no more partings and -?- forbids all tears.

Commercial Advertiser, New York, October 10, 1797

Deaths

Died at Wilbraham [MA] on the 1st inst. Mr. Anson Brewer, aged 18.

At Brimfield [MA], master Josiah Arms, aged 3 years.

At Northampton [MA], Mr. Ebenezer Clapp aged 74.

At Hatfield [PA], Mr. Eleazer Cole aged 34

At Gall, Mr. O. Foot, aged 56.

At Boston [MA] Mrs. M. Young, Mr. Gray, Mr. John Jinks, aged 114.

At Stockbridge [MA], a daughter of Mr. N. Lynch aged 6 years.

At Norwich [CT], Mr. William King, aged 81.

At Boston [MA] Capt. Samuel Paine, aged 63

At Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Ana Wall.

Vital Records, Madison (1822), Chenango (1876) & Otsego (1891) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 31, 1822

Marriage

At Lenox [Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday the 2d inst. by the Rev. Ira M. Olds, Doct. Samuel Fuller of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sophia Clark daughter of Oliver Clark, Esq. of the former place.

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, July 22, 1876

Deaths

Edmeston, Otsego Co. NY:  Darling Stephens who has been lingering between life and death for the past year with a cancer, died last evening the 17th.

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New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co. NY]:  A sad and painful accident occurred here on Saturday last at about 5 o'clock p.m. in the Unadilla River, near the farm of L.W. & George Vail by the drowning of a young lady by the name of Smith aged 17 years, whose parents live some 15 miles distant from the scene of the accident.  The facts in the case as near as I can learn are as follows:

Mr. William Beatty had the day previous hired Miss Smith to work in his family and on Saturday in the afternoon, she, Mrs. Beatty, and some other friends went to the river for recreation and to have a good time.  Miss Smith it was said was an excellent swimmer, and for quite a while amused herself and friends by swimming in deep water.  After she had been in some time, and much longer than the company deemed it prudent for her to remain in the water, entreated her to come out as it was getting near teatime.  She requested them to stay five minutes longer, and then she would be willing to return with them.  But alas, the next five minutes witnessed the death of Miss Smith.  she had sunk in the deep waters of the Unadilla, beyond the reach of her anxious friends.  Alarm was given and Mr. Beatty, the Vail brothers, the Caswell's and many others that were at work nearby, were soon on the ground near the scene of the accident, doing all in their power to recover the body.  The water being deep and no boat at hand, it was some two hours before the body was found and which had floated down stream some little distance. As soon as possible, boats were brought to the spot and the one manned by Mr. Hill was the first to discover the dead body of the unfortunate young lady, in water some ten or twelve feet deep.  Mr. Melvin Secor, a former resident of Mt. Upton and now living with John Foote, being present, being an excellent swimmer and good diver, went to the bottom and brought her up to the surface. The remains were taken to the residence of A.S. Skinner, awaiting the arrival of friends. The parents of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community.

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The funeral of the late John D. Lottridge took place from his late residence on T Street at two o'clock yesterday afternoon (July 2d, 1876).  the services were conducted by Rev. Lewis Gregory of the Congregational Church, who made some appropriate remarks, saying that he was not well acquainted with the deceased and the large number of friends assembled to do the last -?- to the memory of the deceased were a greater panegyric of his virtues and his life than he could preach.  There was a [large] attendance of friends at he house and a long line of carriages followed the remains to their last resting place.

Mr. Lottridge was born in Columbus, N.Y. (Chenango Co.) January 8, 1835 and was therefore 41 years, 5 months and 22 days old at the time of his death.  His father's name was William Lottridge and his mother's Hannah Wilcox, and he had three brothers and eight sisters.  He was married to Mary M. Hurly, September 2, 1856, and had two children by her, both of whom are dead, as well as their mother.  On October 8, 1867, he was married to Julia H. Nash, by whom he has three children, all living, two boys and a girl, aged respectively, five and three years and eight months.

Mr. Lottridge, while in New York, carried on a large wholesale grocery in Cuba, continuing in that business for about fifteen years.  He was sheriff of Alleghany County [NY] for three years and served in the late war as a lieutenant of the 15th N.Y. Volunteers.

Mr. Lottridge came here in 1870, on account of failing health.  His history since his residence here is known to all.  He has been Land Commissioner of the M.P. Railway since the organization of that road and served three years as County Commissioner.  Some time since, in connection with Messrs. N.B. Kendall and C.D. Smith, he became proprietor of the Westlawn mills and cheese factory and has been successfully operating that business.  Mr. Lottridge was a man of stirring energy, and we yesterday took occasion to speak of the benevolence and charitableness of his disposition.  He was a Universalist of the old school, a man who will be remembered for his good acts, and whose memory will live in the hearts of many who had occasion to profit by his goodness of heart. [State Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska]

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 18, 1891

Birth

Born, June 16, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Heslon, a son.

Death

At his home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday morning, June 10th, 1891, Dr. Gervis Prince, aged 74 years, 10 months and 16 days.

Dr. Prince was the son of Noble and Cynthia Prince and was born at Springfield, Otsego County, N.Y. August 24, 1816.  He studied medicine at Geneva, N.Y. and graduated in New York City in 1842(?).  For ten years he practiced medicine and was a most successful physician in New York City.  He then retired from active practice of his profession and became engaged in the sale of drugs and medicinal supplies in the same city.  For many years he was one of the directors of the East River Savings institution and while acting in that capacity, acquired a sound knowledge of the art of finance.

He removed to Chenango County in 1865, settling in Bainbridge.  He has been most prominent in all the business interests of the village and has done much to encourage the growth of the place which he fixed upon as his permanent home.  Bainbridge Republican

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Sand Hill, Otsego Co. NY:  Samuel Coon a resident of this place, passed quietly away last Friday afternoon, June 12, after a few weeks' illness.  He was very unexpectedly called from time to eternity.  He has left a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.  Although they mourn, yet not without hope, for brother Coon died happy in Christ. when health would admit he was found at the house of God, and the prayer circle, where his confessions and prayers impressed all with a deep conviction that he was a child of God.  Brother Coon has been a sufferer for a few years in some ways, yet complained not, trusting in God, expecting all to work for the best. The funeral was held Sunday, June 14, interment in the Sand Hill cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. H.A. Blanchard to a very large and sympathizing audience from 1 Cor. 15:26.  "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."

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The funeral services of Samuel Coon, of Sand Hill were held at the Methodist Church, Sunday, the 14th, and a well filled church it was.  Rev. H.A. Blanchard officiated.  Mr. Coon had been confined to the house but a few day, although he had been in poor health for some time.  It was not expected that he would go so soon.  He was a kind husband, a good neighbor and a very industrious, Christian man, without an enemy in the world.  He leaves a wife and granddaughter.