Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1834)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 2, 1834

Marriage

On Wednesday, March 19th, by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Gurdon P. Maxwell to Miss Elizabeth [Hall] daughter of Mr. Adam Hall, both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY]

Deaths

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Douglas of a pulmonary illness, which she bore with becoming Christian resignation.  The unremitting kindness of a circle of female acquaintance, during her long troubles shows the high respect in which she was held, especially in the last five weeks of her earthly existence, during which time she must be attended every night, yet so kind and friendly were attendants, that often more came than were requisite.  To all of whom her partner returns a grateful acknowledgement.

At Colombia, Bradford County, Pa., on the 27th of February, after a short but severe illness, Mrs. Harriet Baldwin in the 34th year of her age, wife of Mr. Aaron Baldwin, formerly of Meredith [Delaware Co., NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 9, 1834

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th ult., after a severe illness of but three days, Mr. William Blair a worthy & exemplary member of society in the 69th year of his age.

Mr. Blair was a native of Perthshire in Scotland, he emigrated to this Country about 30 years ago and has resided in this town nearly that length of time.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 16, 1834

Marriages

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening, March 27, by Harvey Keator, Esq. Mr. Levi Jenkins to Miss Angeline Ellis, all of Roxbury.

At the same place on the 28th ult. by the same, Mr. Harvey Whipple to Miss Polly Ellis all of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY].

At Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Adam Minzey to Miss Margaret Elder, all of Andes.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday morning the 8th inst. by the Rev. Robert Forest, Mr. David McMurdy of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Eleanor [Campbell] youngest daughter of Mr. James Campbell of the former place.

In the Union church at Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon, 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Howard, Mr. Homer W. Hamilton to Miss Elizabet [Campbell] an elder daughter of Mr. Campbell, all of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th of April inst., Joseph B. Denio son of Doctor D.S. Denio, aged 13 mo. and 4 days.

At South Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY], on the evening of the 28th ult. of consumption, Stephen R. Olmsted in the 52d year of his age.  Mr. Olmsted by possessing a frank, independent and generous disposition had endeared himself to a large circle of friends who while they deeply and sincerely sympathize with his bereaved and afflicted relatives in his loss, bow with submission to the decrees of that all wise and Supreme Being, who gave and who hath taken away.

On the 30th ult at the same place of Pleurisy, David Sowle in the 45th year of his age, after an illness of only eleven days, which he bore with humble resignation to the Devine will. As a citizen, father, friend, he will be long lamented.

Another of our old Revolutionary heroes gone to rest.  Died at Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, the 8th inst. Mr. Robert Watkins aged 68 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 23, 1834

Marriage

Under this head last week, we published the names of Mr. Adam Minzey and Miss Margaret Elder of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].  We are requested to state that no such marriage has taken place.  The assertion was grounded on public rumors.

Deaths

At her paternal residence in Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Rebecca [Hurd](?) consort of Mr. Edward P. Hurd in the 23d year of her age.  Called away in the morning of life, she has left a bereaved husband and a numerous train of relations and acquaintances to mourn her early departure.  Yet, we sorrow not as those that have no hope, as we doubt not but our loss is her gain believing she left this world in bright hopes of a blissful immortality beyond the tomb. During a long and painful sickness, in which she manifested much patience, resignation and Christian fortitude, she was never heard to utter one murmur but seemed to be perfectly resigned to the will of God.  And now we doubt not but a life of humble piety and a death in peace and triumph, have their eternal reward in the kingdom of glory and of God.

Another Revolutionary Patriot is gone!  Isaac Goodrich is no more!  He died at his residence in Hamden in this county [Delaware Co. NY] on the 17th inst. aged 81 years.  He was a native of the town of Sharon in the state of Connecticut; acted his part honorably and usefully to his country in the Revolutionary war.  During a long life he was always a zealous Whig, ardently devoted to the principles of civil and religious liberty as intended to be served by our republican institutions.  Nearly forty years ago he emigrated to this county where he has since resided, gaining and preserving for himself a character as enduring as the remembrance of his name and moral worth shall be respected.

In Montreal, on Friday evening 11th inst. after a short but severe illness, the Hon. Horatio Gates, Member of the Legislative Council of the province, and for many years one of the most eminent merchants.  Mr. Gates was a native of Barre in Massachusetts and was in the 54th years of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 30,1834

Marriage

At Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by John M. Landon, Esq., Mr. Joseph A. Carman to Miss Sally Ann Lyon all of Bovina.

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Miss Emmerline Lattin aged 25 years daughter of Gideon Lattin, of Hartwick, Otsego County [NY].

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1846)

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 4, 1846\

Marriages 

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

In Milford, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 22d inst. by Rev. L. Bolton, Mr. Leroy Hollister of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss J. Hellon Rosk adopted daughter of Mr. Alvin Lyon of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Oct 29th, by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. A.S. Vosbury of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Harriet E. [Tyrrell] daughter of Harmon R. Tyrrell foo the former place.  In Orwell, Vt. on the 6th inst. by the Rev. R.S. Cuhman, Mr. B.H. Overmiser of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Lucretia Griswold of the former place.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 29th by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Aaron Willson to Miss Randall both of Chenango [Broome Co. NY].

Death

George Mannering Jr. who was found dead at the house of Nancy Cady, four miles from Oxford, Chenango County [NY] on Sunday morning, is supposed to have been murdered by some members of the family.  He came to the house intoxicated and slept with Russel Cady, a son, who says that at 12 o'clock he found that he was dead.  On a postmortem examination, his neck was found to have been broken by a blow from a stick of wood or head of an axe and marks of throttling were found on his throat, either sufficient to have caused death.  Mrs. Cady and her son have been arrested. The deceased was a material witness in a lawsuit between Mrs. Cady and her father.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 11, 1846

Marriages

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 1st by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Lewis H. Draper of the same  place to Miss Deborah B. Maben of Lysander, Onondaga Co. N.Y.

In Union village [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst. at the residence of Allen Cowdrey, Mr. Chauncey Wade to Miss Hannah Cowdrey, both of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the7th inst. by B.N. Loomis, Esq. Mr. Caleb N. Soule to Elizabeth Haynes all of this village.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday last, at the residence of his son, Mr. Isaac Lanterman aged 52 years and 6 months.

In Hudson, Ohio, Oct. 3d of chill fever, Mr. Cydus Tenny aged 34 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 30th of consumption, Mr. Joel B. Starkweather aged 27 years.

The deceased was the second son of Dea. Reuben Starkweather of this village, and a young man of great worth and exemplary piety.  He leaves a wife and one child and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure, who are consoled however by the reflection that he died in the triumphs of the Christian's faith.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 18, 1846

Death

On Thursday last in the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY] a son of Mr. Elias Newman, five or six years old, was killed instantly by being thrown from a wagon.  He was riding with Mr. Jonathan Stickland, who stopped a moment at Mr. Love's blacksmith's shop, leaving the boy alone in the wagon, when the horses suddenly took fright, whirled around the shop and the wagon coming in contact with a block of wood, the lad was thrown out with great violence, and it is supposed his neck was broken.  He breathed once or twice only after he was taken up and expired.

Vital Records, Madison (1821) & Chenango (1842) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 23, 1821

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday morning last, Edward [Allis] [11 Dec. 1815 - 16 Aug. 1821] eldest son of Mr. Jere Allis, aged 6 years. [Jeremiah & Mary Allis]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 30, 1821

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday last of the prevailing disorder (dysentery), an infant of Mr. Benjamin Tuttle.  [Henry Tuttle, Feb. 1820 - 23 Aug. 1821]

Same day, an infant of Mr. Johnson. [d. 23 Aug. 1821, unmarked burial, Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Same day, an infant of Mr. Fitch. [Gilbert Livingston Fitch, 1 Jan. 1821 - 24 Aug. 1821, son of Capt. Derrick & Jerusha Fitch]

On Saturday last, Elisha [Allis] son of Mr. Jere Allis, aged 3 years. [26 Aug. 1819 - 25 Aug. 1821, son of Jeremiah & Mary Allis]

On Monday last, an infant of Mr. Loomis. [Mary Jane Loomis, d. 27 Aug. 1821]

News Item

Notice:  Whereas John Prentice, an indented apprentice has left my employ, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy on my account.  John Brevoort, Aug. 29, 1821

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 6, 1821

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] yesterday morning, of the dysentery, Ebenezer [Knowlton] son of E. Knowlton, aged 4 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 13, 1821

Marriage

On Thursday the 30th of August by the Reverend Calvin Bushnell, Mr. Lemuel Hodskin of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Cynthia Dean of Westmorland [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 1st instant of the prevailing disorder (dysentery) an infant of Mr. Washburn.

Same day, an infant of Mr. Tillison.

On Tuesday last an infant of Mr. Scott. [John Scott, 2 June 1820 - 11 Sept. 1821, son of Samuel & Rozina Scott].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 20, 1821

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. J. Brown, Mr. Horace Munson to Miss Electa Kingsbury all of this place.

Two gentlest souls alone should meet, / Their union makes the bondage sweet.

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday last of the dysentery, Susan [Gillett] aged 6 years and Thomas [Gillett] aged 2 y'rs, children of Mr. J. Gillett.

On Monday & Tuesday last, two children of Mr. Scott. [17&18 Sept. 1821, Helen L. Scott, b. 3 Feb. 1819; Willis Scott, b. 22 May 1817, Children of Samuel & Rozina Scott]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 27, 1821

Marriage

At Woodstock settlement [Ulster Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by elder John Peck, Mr. John Fisk to Miss Polley Peck all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday last Elizabeth Dorr aged 70.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 19, 1842

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, the 12th inst. by the Rev. J. Sessions, Mr. Francis N. Grant to Miss Lydia Davis all of this town.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday last by the Rev. L. Howard, Mr. Eliab G. Ford of Louisville, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Lorinda Thompson of the former place.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E. D. Willis of Eaton, Madison Co. [NY], Mr. George Allen of Lebanon, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Harriet A. Buel of the former place.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 17th inst., by the Rev. V.M. Coryell, Mr. Paris O. Davis, to Miss Emily Parker all of this town.

On Tuesday morning, the 4th inst. by the rev. Henry Tullige, Mr. Johgn Henry McNeil of the firm of Henry, Sheldon & co., New York, to Miss Helen Reed daughter of Gen. Charles M. Reed of this city.  Erie Gazette

Death

Died in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 19th, John S. Bell aged 34, of a severe illness which he bore with patient resignation.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.  He united at the age of 12 years and even to the day of his death was a firm believer in that doctrine.  He was an orphan at 14, and his dying Father's request was for him to be particularly kind to his feeble mother and young brothers and sisters, which trust he faithfully discharged.  He was a dutiful son, a kind and loving brother, a tender husband and father.  He has left a wife and two children and a numerous circle of friends to mourn the loss of his society, and the Church to which he was attached will morun, but not without hope that he has joined the Church Triumphant and is now singing praises to that God and Saviour that he loved and adored.  He was always mild and amiable and humane in his feelings to others. He was often afflicted but met it with placid submission without a murmur - God's ways are in the mighty deep.  

Adieu! 'till Gabirel's trump shall sound. / Then wake to life and burst the tomb.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1842

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by the Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Wesley Powers of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Electa Z. Clark of the former place.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Austin Clark, Esq. Mr. John Woods of Newport, N.H. to Miss Mary Ann Stiles of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Death

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst. of consumption, Mr. Adnah Bullock aged 27 years.  He was a young man of unexceptionable character, bore his illness with Christian fortitude and died in entire resignation to the will of his Heavenly Father.

Vital Records, Chenango (1826) & Otsego (1879) counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 17, 1826

Marriages

On Sunday Evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. Thomas G. Newkirk, merchant of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Hopkins daughter of Frederick Hopkins, Esq. of this town.

On Thursday by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. William M. Patterson to Miss Hannah Shapley.

On Sunday evening last, by Elder Otis, Mr. Nehemiah Willson to Miss Ruthana Beverly of this town

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 24, 1826

Marriage

At St. Luke's Church, Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Gen. [Peter] Sken Smith of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anne V.B. Prentiss daughter of the Rev. Joseph Prentiss of the former place.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 25, 1879

Marriage

At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Wednesday Sept. 3d by Rev. J.V.C. Nellis, assisted by Rev. S.H. Moon of Penn., Fitch Gilbert to Caroline Lathrop Gilbert all of Gilbertsville, N.Y.

Deaths

Suddenly, it is thought from heart disease, on the 20th inst. George B. Tunnicliff of Five Mile Point [Broome Co. NY], in the 25th year of his age.  He was a printer and learned his trade in this office [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].  He was popular with his associates and was a young man of kind heart and generous impulses.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 6, Miss Nancy Conklin aged 79 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 3, Dexter Pattengill aged 58 years.  Mr. P. was a native of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Near Edmeston Center [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 3d, 1879, Mrs. Charlotte Doolittle aged 71 years and 11 mos.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 7, Mary [Wilson] wife of E. Wilson aged about 56 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 4, Mrs. J.P. Russ aged 82 years and 6 mos.

In Sterling, Ill. Sept. 1,';79, Clarissa [Brainard] Aged 65 years.  Mrs. B. was a native of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] and a former resident of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], but for the past 25 years has been a resident of Sterling.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 15, Mrs. Eliza Ames of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], aged 74 years.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 15 Mrs. Orpha Scott aged 74 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 8th, Chauncey Goodrich aged 73 years.

Mr. G., two years since, had a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he gradually declined. And truly has it been said that "man dieth and goeth to his rest."  Mr. G. has been a faithful member of the Christian church for forty years and in the fullness of years he has passed away with all the bright prospects in the beyond.

Simon E. Mayes of the D.&H. Canal Co. died suddenly on Monday last.

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.

______________________

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.

________________________

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.

____________________

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.