Vital Records, Delaware (1835), Otsego (1862) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 11, 1835

Death

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d Oct. Last, John Riley in the 95th year of his age.  Mr. Riley took an active part as a soldier in the old French war and held the office of lieutenant during the Revolutionary war.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 18, 1835

Marriage

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 5th inst. by Richard M. Goodrich, Esq. Mr. William Huntington to Miss Penina Roode, both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 2, 1835

Marriages

In New York on Tuesday evening, 17th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Eastburn, the Hon. Churchill C. Cambreling to Phebe [Glover] daughter of the late John J. Glover.

On the 22d ult at Fort Jackson [St Lawrence Co. NY] on board of canal boat Genesee, E.B. Briggs, captain, Mr. Thomas Maynhood of Saratoga [Saratoga Co. NY] to Mrs. ---, a widow lady from Ohio.  The lady came on board at Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] and the gentleman at Jordan [Onondaga Co. NY], strangers to each other.  After a long courtship of one hundred and forty-three miles, they proceeded to tie the nuptial knot, a magistrate at Fort Jackson officiating.

In Brooklyn on Thursday 19th ult by the Rev. Doct. Coulter, Mr. Jonas Winchester of the firm of H. Greely & Co. publishers of the New Yorker to Miss Susan H. Stoey all of Brooklyn

Deaths

At Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Ira Bixby, Esq in the 33d year of his age.  "Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered."

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d of Nov. after a lingering illness, Mrs. Eunice [Whitaker] wife of Mr. Benjamin Whitaker, aged 53 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 9, 1835

Marriages

At Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] in this county on Sunday evening the 28th November last by the Rev. Mr. Manning, Mr. David Wait of Sumner Hill, Cayuga Co. [NY] to Mrs. Sarah G. McCray of the former place.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th Oct. last, by the Rev. D. Waterbury, Mr. Stephen M. Betts of the firm of Ripley & Betts, Merchants, to Miss Mary E. [Coleman] daughter of Charles Coleman, Esq.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 16, 1835

Marriage

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenton, Mr. Hiram Thomas to Miss Susan Winslow, all of the above place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 23, 1835

Marriage

On Thursday the 17th inst. by Rev. John Graham, Mr. John Erkson of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Ann [Hamilton] daughter of Robert Hamilton esq. all of the same place.

In Prattsville, Greene County [NY] on the 8th ult. Mr. Thomas Reynolds to Miss Mary Ann Frayer.

Death

On Wednesday morning last at his residence in Walton [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. Benjamin North.  The deceased as left a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn their loss.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 30, 1835

Deaths

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] ont he 26th inst. Church Bagley aged 17 years, son of Mr. Eli Bagley.

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At his residence in Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday the 18th inst., Dr. Gaius Halsey in the 44th year of his age.

Dr. H. had long been lingering under an organic affection of the stomach and liver, and it was evident to himself and to those conversant with the nature and tendency of his affection, that his earthly career was about being brought to a termination.

The subject of the foregoing notice had been in the practice of his profession in Kortright for about eighteen years and by his uniform success in the capacities of physician and surgeon had rendered himself among the most eminent of his profession.

Dr. H. possessed talents of no common order, which were highly improved by his taste for reading and reflection.  As a kind, affectionate and humane physician, he was generally beloved.  In his practice he obeyed the calls of the indigent as well as of the affluent.  In his domestic relations of life, he manifested the most satisfactory evidence of his disinterestedness and attachment to those to whom he was connected by the kindred ties of husband, father, friend and neighbor.

In this dispensation of a Supreme Being, Death has severed the ties which bound husband to wife and rendered four children orphans.

His funeral obsequies were performed before a numerous and attentive audience on Sunday the 20th inst., by the Rev. William McAuley, from Job xxx, 23.  And if the countenance is any index to the heart, all present showed how deeply they were interested in the loss of the deceased.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 2, 1862

Death

In this village, March 25th, Mary Francis [Brewer] daughter of Mary and Alexander Brewer, aged 1 year, 2 months and 8 days.

News Item

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 26, 1862:  The battle at Newbern, N.C. told more fearfully upon the citizens of our county [Otsego Co. NY] than any other engagement during the war.  Many of the members of Co. I of the 51st Regiment were from this county.  Lieut. George D. Allen of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] was killed and Charles G. Roberts of Cherry Valley, mortally wounded.  Lieut. Allen was a young man of talent and energy and by his activity and upright conduct had endeared himself to an extensive circle of friends.  From the commencement of our difficulties, his whole heart was in the cause of his country and the willingness with which he met an early death in its support is the best evidence that his sentiments were deeply fixed.

Charles G. Roberts, of this place, at the breaking out of the war, resided near Fairfax Court House, Va. but was sent north by his father to avoid being impressed into the rebel service.  He resided when here with Elijah Eaton of this village.  when found, he had a bayonet stab in the neck and bullet wound in the side from which he has since died.

Capt. R.D. Johnson was seriously wounded.  Among the wounded we also notice Cyrus A. Powers and Rufus Pettie, we believe of Westford; and George Chase, we are informed, of Westville [Otsego Co. NY].  We notice also that the following members of Co. I were wounded:  R.E. Sperry, George Kane and J.B. McKitchen, but whether any of them were residents of this county we are uninformed.

Vital Records, Broome (1838), Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 25, 1838

Marriage

At Bridgeport (Conn.) on the 17th inst. by the Rev. G.S. Coit, Edward Tompkins, Esq. of New York, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY, to Mary E. [Cooke] daughter of Joseph Cooke, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Joshua K. Mooers aged 21 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 1, 1838

Marriage

At Delhi, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] on the 10th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Judd, Mr. William Fuller of Augusta, Georgia, to Miss Augusta [Root] daughter of Gen. E. Root.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 8, 1838

Death

Died at Greenville, N.C. on the 30th of Sept. after an illness of nine days, Mr. Seth W. Stoddard aged 28 years, eldest son of James Stoddard 2d of Lisle, Broome Co. N.Y.

He graduated at Union College in July 1837, and in September he revisited the south, having previously spent a year in Virginia.  During the present year he resided at Raleigh, N.C. and the last of August removed to Greenville to take charge of the Academy in that place.  He had discharged the duties of his station but three weeks, when he was attacked by the prevailing disease of the climate, a bilious fever, and soon fell a victim.

To his friends and bereaved relatives, the event was as unexpected as overwhelming.  His personal appearance and manners were peculiarly calculated to win the affections of all.  To a mind of a high order, were united decision and energy of character and an amiable and affectionate disposition.  Over all these a Christian spirit shed a bright luster, and he died as he lived trusting in the merits of a Savior and with a firm attachment to those truths which have been for years the guide of his life. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and designed to enter the ministry, but death has blasted the hopes of his friends and destroyed his prospects of future usefulness.  His death in the prime of life and when nearly prepared to engage in his profession, is one of those mysterious events, the reasons of which lie hid in the counsels of the Almighty.  To Him let men bow in humble resignation.  To all the members of the family, the shock is one of unusual severity.  He was a dutiful son and affectionate brother and felt that his parents, now in the winter of life, were committed to his own peculiar care.  But he is taken from the evils of life and now rejoices on high.  Of him it may be written, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 22, 1838

Death

Died int he town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th instant, Reeding G. [Broas] only child of widow Broas in the third year of his age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 29, 1838

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. R. Fox, Mr. John Nimmons to Miss Cornelia Andrus, both of Binghamton.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 28th inst. by the Rev. David D. Gregory, Mr. Nathan Lee to Miss Elizabeth Jackson.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 27, 1879

Marriages

MERCHANT - HARRIS:  At the residence of the bride's father, A.G. Harris, Nov. 25th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. O.D. Merchant of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. Harris of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HOPKINS - COOK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. Jay D. Hopkins to Miss Mary L. Cook, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DILLENBECK - BARBER:  At the Crandall House in Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.] November 6th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Ray Dillenbeck of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Veliria A. Barber of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

CRANDALL - EVANS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, by Rev. J.B. Santee, Mr. Harrison Crandall of Truxton, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Fiora A. Evans of Preston.

GRISWOLD - SPICER:  At the Scofield House in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Noyes E. Griswold to Miss Lillie Spicer both of Coventry.

LLOYD - LLOYD:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 14th, by Rev. H. Robinson, Mr. Thomas H. Lloyd to Miss Mary A. Lloyd both of Bennettsville.

GRAHAM - GRISWOLD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Charles Graham of Afton to Miss Frank Griswold of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

ATHERTON - ISBELL:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 23d, by Rev. W. Scott, Mrs. Miles Athertonu to Miss Louie Isbell, both of Holmesville.

PECK - LEWIS:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. George C. Peck of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Libbie M. Lewis of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

WILSON - HOLLIS:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 13th, by Rev. J.D. Bloodgood, Mr. William H. Wilson to Miss Jessie Hollis, both of Butterntus.

ADAMS - BROWN:  In Deansville, Nov. 17th, by Rev. L.D. White, Mr. Evans Adams of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Millie S. Brown of Deansville.

Deaths

WOODS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 10th, at the residence of her son, N.B. woods, Mrs. Lucinda Woods wife of Hiram Woods, aged 82(?) years.

WILKINS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Mr. David Wilkins, aged 83 years.

CAMPBELL:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 14th, Mr. Horace A. Campbell Aged 75 years.

BETTS:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, Mr. Lyman Betts aged 73 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

THOMPSON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Mr. Alfred Thompson aged 66 years.

UNDERHILL:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 7th, Mrs. Betsey Underhill aged 69 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango (1847), Otsego (1880) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 20, 1847

Marriages

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. J.N. Chamberlin, Mr. Richard Se to Miss Sarah Marsh both of that place.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.S. Mitchell Mr. George Hopkins of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca Hall Union Vale, Dutchess Co. [NY].

Deaths

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th of October, Benjamin R. Havely aged 18 years.

In Westmoreland, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 7th inst. of typhus fever, Miss Abay M. Marr, sister of George W. Marr of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 19 years.

With painful feelings, we announce the death of this estimable young lady. She was a resident of our village, and at the time of her death, was on a visit to her relatives in Westmoreland, where she was overtaken by the disease that snatched her from the embrace of her friends and hurried her to the grave.  All who knew her, will bear testimony to her amiable character and her many virtues and will unite in deeply mourning her untimely death.  She was known to be cherished with feelings of the most ardent friendship and esteem.  A uniformly kind and gentle disposition strongly endeared her to all. The friendship that was felt for her was real and unaffected.  It was a silent tribute paid to her virtues and her worth.  To her numerous kindred and relatives, her loss is irreparable.  The most cherished and beloved of their number in the morning of life has been suddenly taken from them forever.  A shining ornament has been stricken from the circle in which she moved, and a place made vacant which she alone could fill.  In contemplating her death, we feel in all its force, the truth of the saying "that death loves a shining mark," and may well exclaim, what shadows we are and what shadows we pursue!

At his father's residence in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult, William N. Billings, aged 22 years.

He was a youth of more than common talents, of a kind disposition and was aging in his manners.  He had just entered the study of law under favorable circumstances and was held in high estimation by all who knew him.  He has left a Father, Mother and two Sisters to mourn his early death.  He descended to the grave calmly and with a firm hope of eternal life through the merits of the Redeemer.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 4, 1880

Deaths

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 7, 1880, Edward W. Hall aged 58 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Feb'y 18th, Amos F. Wickwire in the 77th year of his age.

At Middleport, Niagara Co. N.Y. Feb. 25, 1880, John ----ing  formerly of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

At Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 27, Ellen [Moak] wife of Jacob Moak, aged 71(?) years.

At Maple Grove [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 22, William Baldwin aged 62 years and 4 months.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13, Mrs. Sophia Staley aged 76 years.

In New York, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. M. B. Hicks, Benjamin G. North, formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], after a short illness in the 37th year of his age.

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], Feb 26, after an illness of twenty-four hours, Paul Hillman [Greene] eldest son and last remaining child of Herman E. and Fannie Hillman Greene, aged 4 years and 3 months.  This is the last of three interesting children which have been taken from this family within a month past by a singularly fatal disease in which death appeared in the attack.  "Where is the flock that was given thee; thy beautiful flock?"

On Friday evening last, as the Albany and Susquehanna railroad train which left Albany at 3:50 P.M. was nearing Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY], one of the forward pony truck wheels suddenly broke, throwing the engine from the track.  Mr. [John Henry] Ostrander the engineer, whose residence is at Oneonta [Otsego co. NY] was so badly injured that he died on Sunday. [d. 29 Feb. 1880, aged 50y]

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In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] March 1st of pneumonia, Mrs. John C. Spafard formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY], aged 72 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperatown, NY, March 11, 1880:  Death of John C. Spafard:  This gentleman, a native of Otsego [County NY] and at one time a prominent citizen and local politician--having been Supervisor of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], a candidate for County Clerk, Member of Assembly in 1853--died in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] where he had long resided on the 4th inst.  He was a gentleman of most excellent qualities of head and heart.  His wife, a few years older than himself, died only the week previous.  The Utica Herald says:

John C. Spafard, one of Utica's oldest citizens, died in this city yesterday, aged 66 years.  The deceased for many years was an accountant in the Utica Savings Bank.  For some time past he held the office of assistant treasurer of the bank and was a faithful official.  He was a quiet man, who devoted the greater part of his life to his business and took no active part in public matters.  His wife died Sunday of this week.  The death of the husband within a few days makes this a peculiarly sad case.  Two children are left, Mrs. A.D. Barber, Jr. and Charles E. Spafard. They will receive the sincere sympathy of a large number of friends in their double affliction.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1808, 1825)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 2, 1808

Death

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] the 25th ult. Mr. Asaph Adams, in the 48th year of his age, of a consumptive disorder.  Mr. Adams, through life sustained the character of an honest, useful and valuable member of community.  He was a kind husband, a good parent, a pleasant companion and an obliging neighbor.  A bereaved widow and nine children are left to mourn their loss.  Among the mourners the Editor claims a place.  An acquaintance of nearly thirteen years has endeared the memory of a man who was ever cheerful and pleasant and the circumstance of packing a bundle of papers inscribed "Asaph Adams Class," for about 624 weeks successfully, is sufficient, independent of his numerous good and amiable qualities, to engrave his name on a retrospective and grateful heart.  He died with a confidential though humble dependence on the infinite merits and complete atonement of the Savior of mankind.

His body sweetly sleeps in Earth, / Until the great and second birth; / Then cheerfully, we hope, he'll rise, / And greet his Savior in the skies.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 9, 1808

Deaths

New Orleans, Mar. 4: It is with regret we record the death of John Ward Gurley, Esq. late Attorney General of this Territory, who fell in a duel with Philip L. Jones, Esq. yesterday afternoon.  He was shot dead the first fire & Mr. Jones received a flesh wound in his leg.  His death is sincerely regretted by his numerous and respectable acquaintance and friends.

Died in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst, Mrs. Luriama Hubbel consort of Mr. Lemuel, Jun. of a putrid nervous fever, in the 24th year of her age, leaving a disconsolate partner and one child, as a pledge of their mutual affection. She was a daughter of Mr. David Chapin of Richmond, Massachusetts.

Elopement

About two months since, my wife Katy [Wolcott] left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation.  This is therefore to forbid any person, whatever, trusting the said Katy, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debt of her contracting after the first day of February last.  William Wolcott, April 9, 1808.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 16, 1808

Marriage

Married, int he town of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], on the evening of the 8th instant, Mr. Daniel Smith to Miss Eunice Brown.

Death

At Hebron, Conn. on the night of the 2d inst., Miss Hannah Horton, daughter of Mr. Ebenezer Horton, aged 20(?).  The circumstances of her death are as follow:  In the evening she retired to rest and as is supposed, left a candle burning by her which communicated to the clothes.  Sometime after the family were alarmed by the scent of fire.  Her brother went into the room, found the bed on fire and called her to awake, or she would burn to death. But no answer being given, he rushed into the flames, pulled her out, but she was asleep to awake no more!  It is hoped, that this will prove a serious caution to all against a similar disaster.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 23, 1808

Death

On Friday last, as a daughter of Mrs. Bacon of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] was passing through a field where her brother was burning brush, her clothes accidentally caught fire and burnt her in a most shocking manner.  Her brother instantly ran to her assistance and stript off her clothes, with which her skin came also, and led her to the house. She survived about 26 hours when, in the most excruciating pain, she breathed her last.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, April 30, 1808

Elopement

Whereas my wife Sarah [Babcock] has eloped from my bed & board and wholly refuses to cohabit with me; this is therefore to forbid all persons from trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting and also hereby forbid all persons harboring or employing her, on penalty of the law.  William Babcock, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], April 29, 1808.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 14, 1808:  Whereas my husband, William Babcock, has made this manifest that I fled from his bed and board, I therefore say he had neither of them of his own when I left him.  His house and shop he had disposed of, likewise the cow and heifer, that was lent me by my father, was sold at public sale, to answer his unwise debts; he being in a habit of being from home a great part of his time, and out of his business and drinking strong liquor to excess; and leaving me unwell, with two small children, without wood or fire, money and other necessaries, except what was furnished for me from my fathers' house.  Sometimes, when he was at home, he would be intoxicated by liquor or passion, and threaten to kill himself by night and day, which frightened me and many others, by which means I have greatly suffered, and have lived with him in hopes of a reformation by his promising he would reform and being very unwilling to break up my family and disgrace my children.  I can make appear by many, when I left him, that I told him if he would settle his business and be steady and provide ma a home of his own, I was ready to return to him, if it was his will.  I have resorted to my father's house, upon furtherance, with my two little babes, by my said husband's consent, with what furniture my father had lent me. As to his forbidding anyone employing or trusting me on his account, I think was quite needless.  I have full employ, as unwell as I am, to take care of my two babes, and as I am sure, I could earn ten dollars at my loom and wheel was I well, in less time than I might spend to get trusteed one dollar on his account where he is known; to try to be trusted where he is not known, I should consider it dishonest. I am therefore determined to do the best I can, until such time as I can see a prospect of his doing better. Be pleased, Ladies, to beware of his flattery, lest he should deceive you, as he has me.  Sarah Babcock, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], May 12, 1808

News Item

We have taken some pains to ascertain the names and ages of those offices now in the army, who were in our revolutionary war, together with the number of years they served their country during and since that memorable event. We apprehend the following to be pretty correct.

Name	Years of Service	Ages
General Wilkinson	25	56
Colonel Burbeck	28	55
Colonel Hunt	25	55
Colonel cashing	25	49
Lieut. Col. Freeman	20	56
Lieut. Col. Kingsbury	31	50
Lieut. Col. Sparks	20	46
Major Pike	25	57
Major Porter	28	50
Major Bissall	20	53
Major Stoddard	16	45
Captain Whittley	19	54
Captain Beall	15	52
Captain Ray	13	48

At least eight of the above named gentlemen entered the revolutionary army as Privates.  Ten of them retired with commissions at the commencement of peace; none higher than the grade of captains, except the general.  Four of them at that period were either non-commissioned officers or privates.  It may be said, that these officers have grown grey in the service of their country.  Natchez Gazette

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 19, 1825

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday, last, Mrs. Hannah Cannon, consort of Col. James Cannon, aged 71 years.

At Leesville, Schoharie County [NY] on the 11th instant, Miss Joanna Beekman, daughter of the late John Beekamn of that place and granddaughter of the Hon. William Beekman in the 15th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 10, 1825

Marriage

Married on the 4th inst. by George Clyde, Esq. Mr. Joel Gillet to Miss Charity Finch both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY] on the 9th instant, Martha [Barnett] daughter of Melancton and Mary Barnett, aged one year and eight months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 24, 1825

Marriage

On Monday last by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Joseph Calder, Jun. to Miss Ellen Keeling, both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY]

Vital Records, Cortland (1849), Otsego (1873) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 1, 1849

Death

Mr. Gideon Cady of this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] while chopping in the woods last week, was struck on the head by a falling tree and killed.  His body was not found until Wednesday morning of this week.  The position in which the body was discovered, the appearance of the ground around it, each indicates that he must have struggled hard before death ensued.  About three weeks ago, near the same spot, Mr. Dennison of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] had his arm so badly fractured by the limb of a tree as to require amputation.  "In the midst of life, we are in death." New Berlin Gazette

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 8, 1849

Marriages

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. William NH. Pearne, Mr. George McHallany and Miss Charity Algar all of the former place.

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 7th inst., by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Storrs Boynton and Miss Sophia Persons all of the above place.  the Printer was duly remembered.

News Item

Boy Lost:  Left the House of his father in Cohoes, N.Y. [Albany Co.], on the 27th of May last, a lad named Archibald Love, aged 12 years, rather small for his age, light hair and rather thin, has a scar on his left cheek, occasioned by the bit of a cat.  The middle finger on the left hand has been cut off on the joint near the hand.  He had on when he went away, a striped and mixed cotton roundabout and pants.  to any person giving information to the editor of this paper, or to his father, Malcom Love, at Cohoes, N.Y., that will lead to the recovery of the boy, dead or alive, a liberal reward will be given.  Editors west, favorable to the cause of humanity, will please notice the above editorially.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 15, 1849

Marriages

In Elliottville, Cattaraugus Co. [NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. Sylvester Cowles, Mr. Enos Persons of Bradford, McKoen Co., Pa., and Miss Mary Blair of the former place.

In Georgetown, Madison Co. [NY]\ on the 6th inst. by Rev. R. Persons, Jr., Mr. Joseph S. Lawten of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] and Miss D. Electa Brown of the former place.

Deaths

In Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] on the 25th September, John N. Spour son of Mrs. Homer Greenman, in consequence of being caught between the cars when connecting them together, aged 19 years.  In the midst of life, we are in death.

Oft alas! the tear of sadness / Glistens in the mother's eye, / Yet those tears will change to gladness, / If the Savior, Christ, be nigh.

In Scott [Cortland Co. NY], on the 23d ult. of inflammatory croup, Josephine Louisa [Knight] only daughter of Philander and Electra L. Knight, aged 2 years 10 months and 14 days.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, November 22, 1849

Marriages

In Edmeston, Otsego Co. [NY], by Elder S.G. Jones, Mr. Hiram Right to Miss Emily Chase.

In the same place, by the same, David Colgrow to Miss Jane Bennett.

In the same place, by the same, Sylvenus Colgrow to Miss Nancy L. Dye.

In the same place, by the same, Warren Colgrow to Miss Mary Bennett.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 3, 1873

Deaths

Aug. 29:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] of consumption, at the residence of his brother, O.A. Edwards, John Edwards, Jr., aged 42 years.

The funeral of John Edwards will be held from the residence of his brother on Broad Street this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock under the direction of the Masonic order. Rev. Wm. H. Hiller of Butterntus, officiating.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 10, 1873:  Quite a large number of Masons attended the funeral of John Edwards, Jr., on Tuesday, 2d inst.  Laurens and Butternuts Lodges were largely represented.  The occasion was rendered very imposing by the attendance of the Butternuts and Morris bands.

Aug. 31:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] of heart disease, John Thomas aged about 75 years.

We, as well as the many friends of Bishop Tuttle, regret to learn of the death of the twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle.  It will be remembered that it is but a few months since we chronicled the death of the little boy, under most sad circumstances.   Kittie Tuttle was buried at Salt Lake City, August 20th. the Bishop being absent at the time and unable to reach home.  The family have the sympathy of numerous friends in Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 17, 1873

Marriage

Sept. 11:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Henry E. Briggs of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Alta S. Burdick of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Aug. 5:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Miss Emily F. Wright aged 20 years.

Aug. 16:  In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Ella Frances Sloan, aged 9 years.

Sept. 1:  In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Mary A. Sibley aged 38 years.

Sept. 2:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Jacob Olendorf int he 80th year of his age.

Sept. 5:  In Greensboro, Georgia, Gertrude [Warner] wife of J.B. Warner, and daughter of Richard Franchot, Esq. of Schenectady [Schenectady co. NY].

Sept. 7:  In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Polly Stanton, aged 64 years, 7 months and 11 days.

Sept. 9:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Gracie [Hubbell] only daughter of A.R. Hubbell, aged 2 months and 21 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 17, 1873

Deaths

We learn that Mr. Harvey Strong, an old and well known resident of the village of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence last week, aged about 76 years, and was buried last Sunday.  His funeral was largely attended by the Masonic Fraternity.

Robert F. Hume of West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] was on a freight train going down the Hudson River Railroad on Wednesday night, Sept 3d.  He had a lot of sheep and was on his way to New York.  On the train reaching Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], he got out of the caboose and by permission of the brakeman, entered a box car, which was attached to the train and laid down.  At Hyde Park he was first missed.  Search was made for him at Poughkeepsie through the line of cars, but no trace of him could be found, save a cane picked up in the box car where Hume was last seen.  Suspicion of foul play was at once entertained, and a reward of $100 offered for any information concerning his whereabouts.  In the search by his friends, the body of Mr. Hume was found in the Hudson River, near Hudson, on Saturday evening, Sept. 6th.  No bruises were found on his body.  It was thought that he was standing in the car near the door and when the train started he was thrown into the river.  His remains arrived at his late residence in Burlington, on Monday the 8th inst.  He was about 37 years of age.

Samuel Brown died at his father's (John Brown) residence in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] last week and was buried last Sunday, aged 27 years.  His remains were followed to the grave on the farm in the family burying ground by a large family of relatives and by a large number of Masons and neighbors.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 24, 1873

Marriage

Sept. 11:  At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.M. Chamberlin, Charles M. Morton to Ella D. Deming.

Sept. 11:  At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.M. Chamberlin, Homer Bilyea to Ida M. Bassett.

Sept. 14:  At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. D.L. Pendell, William Potter of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive E. Barton of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Sept. 3:  In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Elizabeth Kenyon, aged 46 years.

Sept. 9:  In Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Emeline V. Wright aged 44 years.

Sept. 13: In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs.  Hannah Smith aged 92 years.

Sept. 21:  In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] Ansel Tuller, aged 67 years.

Civil War Letter, March 1862 - 1st NY Cavalry - Homer Broadwell

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 26,  1862

Civil War Letter, Homer Broadwell, 1st NY Cavalry

Head Quarters, 1st N.Y. Cavalry, March 15th, 1862

Since my last, there has been considerable going on in Virginia.  On the 10th inst. we were in the saddle on our way for the Rebel stronghold.  We all felt elated and cheer after cheer rang through valleys, hills and woods at the glorious prospect before them.  Oh! It would have done a patriot's heart good to have seen an Army of 150,000 men march out for battle, with colors flying, bands playing national airs, troops cheering until their throats seemed cracked. We marched to Fairfax that day and encamped just back of the town.  Here we heard that Manassas was evacuated.  

The third day that we were encamped here, we had the honor of acting as bodyguard to Gen. Franklin and staff, to visit Manassas Junction.  The enemy had Centerville well-fortified and everything looked drear and desolate. We reached Manasses about 1 o'clock in the afternoon and such a place.  Everything had been blown up or burned to the ground. There were a few Union men there and they were helping themselves to the stores left by the enemy.  It seemed as if they left in a hurry, for the ground was covered with everything.  One man was drawing away a load of flour, he said that the Rebels had robbed him of everything he had and drove him off his place, and he thought that he was entitled to the flour.  He asked us if we had got the Stars and Stripes with us, but we had nothing but our guide colors. But at that moment, an infantry Regiment came around the bend with their colors flying and band playing.  At the sight, the old man seemed crazy.  He took off his hat and shouted and danced for joy, that he have once more been permitted to look on the Stars and Stripes, the flag of his country.  He said if we would pay him a visit, he would give us all we wanted to eat and drink if it took the last animal he owned.  I can tell you, I felt proud at that moment that I was a soldier. We returned to Fairfax well tired out with our ride.

We remained there until last night, when we received orders to march back to camp.  It is understood that we are going to join Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. We are expected order to march every moment.

Our Regiment, or at least a part of them, has made one of the greatest charges that has been made in Virginia during the war.  Two companies were with Gen. Kearney, at the taking of Fairfax, and fourteen men under the command of Lieut. Hidden was ordered to charge the enemies pickets, which they did, bringing back fourteen prisoners and the body of Lieut. Hidden, who was killed in the charge.  Each man had a prisoner. The enemy were about three hundred strong. Gen. Kearney stood on a hill and witnessed the charge.  He says it was the bravest charge he ever saw made, considering the numbers. The Corporal who took command after the Lieutenant was killed is now appointed Lieutenant.  He was the only non-commissioned officer with the boys.

I learn that we are to march this afternoon and in all probability, you will not hear from me again in some time.

Yours in haste, Homer Broadwell

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Adjutant Report, 1st NY Cavalry:  BROADWELL, HOMER:  Age, 21 years.  Enlisted July 16, 1861, at New York; mustered in as corporal, Company D, July 16, 1861, to serve three years; re-enlisted (as private) January 1, 1864; mustered out with company June 27, 1865, at Alexandria, Va., as Homer Bradwell.

The Brooklyn Citizen, Brooklyn, NY, January 20, 1895:  BROADWELL: Suddenly, on Thursday, Jan. 17, Homer Broadwell.  Funeral from his late residence, 1845 DeKalb Ave Sunday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock.  Perry Post, G.A.R. is respectfully invited to attend.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, Jan. 31, 1895:  Mr. Homer Broadwell, who died in Brooklyn Jan. 17th, aged 54 years, was formerly a valued employee of The Herald, office.  He was also a veteran of the rebellion.  Mr. Broadwell had resided for several years in Brooklyn.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1847, 1880)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 3, 1847

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by Elder J. M. Crandall, Mr. Randall Hunt to Miss Phebe Skinner.

Death

On the evening of Friday, the 15th ult. at the residence of his father, Amos Gregory of Mount Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Arvine Gregory aged 20 yrs.

Cut off in the prime of life, he has left his father, mother, brothers and sisters to mourn a fate that might be called untimely, were it not an order of an all wise Providence that the kindest and most devoted, like him, are those often taken away at the time when they are most endeared to their friends and most useful to lighten and cheer the hearts of parents when age seems most to require it.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 10, 1847

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Joseph Yale to Miss Sarah Root, both of that place.

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th Oct. by the Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. William Betts of Oshawa, Canada West, to Miss Ellen M. Archer of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday evening last, Mrs. Ann R. Clark aged 48 yrs.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1847

Death

On the 10th inst. at the residence of his grandfather, Darius Adams, in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] John Q. Adams aged 13 yrs, son of Darius C. Adams, deceased.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 24, 1847

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, of consumption, Samuel Thorp, Esq. aged 30 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 24, 1880

Death

TINKER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] ont he 14th inst., Miss Emily Tinker, aged 79 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Jan. 24, 1880:  East Hill, Miss Emily Tinker, a beloved Christian lady, who has long lived in this community was buried Saturday.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 24, 1880

Birth

Charles Harris rejoices - It's a boy.

Deaths

Mr. Orlando Davis, a former resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] died at the residence of his son, O.D. Davis, in Milo, Yates Co. [NY], Jan. 11, 1880 at the age of 85 years and 10 months.  The deceased was a brother of the late George Davis and was formerly well-known in this community.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, April  27, 1867

Marriages

BROWN - CAMPBELL:  At the house of the bride's father in Canastota [Madison Co. NY], March 20, 1867, by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, Mr. D.H. Brown of Bridgeport [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Blinnie Campbell.

SAWDEY - PERKINS:  In Cleveland [Oswego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. Mr. Cooley, B.W. Sawdey Esq of Titusville, Pa., to Miss Florence H. Perkins  of Madison, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

FISH - THOMPSON:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. M.C. Fish of Scriba, Oswego Co. [NY] to Mrs. M.N. Thompson of Morrisville.

GOFF - CLARK:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. O.H. Warren, Mr. James Goff to Miss Mary Clark of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

KENYON - ST. JOHN:  In East Homer, N.Y. [Cortland Co. NY] on the 19th ult. by Rev. S.  Hinman, Mr. George A. Kenyon of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Frances A. St. John of Homer.

Deaths

OSTRANDER:  In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mr. Alexander Ostrander aged 84 years.

BURGESS:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] April 11, 1867, Mrs. Burgess wife of Celim Burgess, aged 62 years. [Margaret Maris (Cady) Burgess]

WELLINGTON: In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] April 20, 1867, Mrs. Ann J. Barker [Wellingtoin], wife of Erastus Wellington, aged 49 years.

MOSELEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 9th inst. suddenly of apoplexy, Miss Betsey Moseley aged 67 years.

NEWCOMB:  In Munnsville [Madison Co. NY], on the 17th inst. after three days illness with inflammation of the bowels, Delos [Newcomb] son of Marcus P. Newcomb, aged about 14 yrs.

LEONARD: In South Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. Rufus Leonard late resident of Clarkville, aged 7 yrs.

SEATON:  At Pine Woods [Madison Co. NY], on the 22d inst. Lenna [Seaton] only child of George Seaton, formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged about 2 years.

Peterboro, Madison Co. NY:  The funeral of Miss Julia Abbott [d. 21 Apr. 1867, age 41y] was attended at this place on Tuesday and that of a little daughter of Mrs. Willoughby [Gerty Willoughby, d. 20 Apr. 1867, aged 7y] at the residence of the child's grandfather, Neal Eastman, Esq. on Monday.  The child died with measles, Miss Abbott with consumption.

A strange affair occurred one night last week near Knoxville [Madison Co. NY], which resulted in the death of Mr. Butler, a resident of that place.  He spent the evening at the hotel of Mr. Hinman in Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].  During the evening, he drank quite freely and started for his home about 10 o'clock.  As he did not reach home as was expected, search was instituted and about 5 o'clock in the morning he was found dead, suspended by the neck from a high picket fence.  His coat, especially on the back part, was covered with mud, while the hands and face were free from it.  there were a large number of foot tracks on the side of the fence where the remains were found.  It was thought by some that he had committed suicide.  And at the inquest held by coroner Douglass, of Peterboro, the following verdict was rendered:  "That the deceased came to his death by strangulation while under the influence of intoxicating drinks."  There are many mysterious circumstances connected with the case and the friends of Mr. Butler have serious suspicions that he was murdered.  On leaving home, he took with him ten dollars, but no money whatever was found upon him. We understand the body will be taken up and a careful examination made with a view to ascertain whether there was foul play or not in the case.  Mr. Butler leaves an interesting and sadly afflicted family. [Charles Butler, d. 17 Apr. 1867, aged 55y]

News Item

It is stated by the present occupant that the farm, known as the Muller farm, situated three miles west of the village of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] on the hill road to DeRuyter has been sold by the owner, Mr. James O. Van Houghvenburg of Kingston, Ulster Co. to parties near New York for $25 per acre. There are 735 acres assessed in this farm.  There are some facts which go to make the history of this place quite interesting.

In the year 1810, an individual known at that time by name as Lewis Anathe Muller, and as a French refugee, settled on this tract, then a wilderness more desolate than now and attempted the establishment of a village.  He erected a spacious dwelling, strong and solid walls being constructed of hewn timber, every bent being raised closely against another, making a wall of solid timber twelve or fourteen inches thick.  This fortress like frame was well covered with boards without and most carefully finished within, after a style best fancied by the strange builder.  The walls present a nice finish, and time has proved their durability.  The building is of the European style of architecture of that time, being not far from eighty feet long and of proportionate width, divided into rooms and halls.  Originally there were seven fireplaces.  It is said that in the cellar an apartment, undiscoverable by a stranger, whose secret purposes were never told, was provided.  Large commodious out buildings were erected, two large store houses, numerous fruit trees planted and an artificial pond raised, the dam of which years ago was leveled by subsequent occupants, none of whom to my knowledge have owned it or any part of it.  

Muller brought here with him about one hundred and fifty hands, as stated by some of our oldest men, who knew him and assisted him in his enterprise and $150,000.  Many supposed him to be Louis Phillippe himself, King of France, and that he sought this secluded hill and constructed this house in its peculiar manner as a means of defense in case of danger.  At any rate there was not and is not today any doubt that he was one of the nobility of France, for when Bonaparte abdicated he returned to France leaving his family (wife and children) in New York.  Evidently no pains were spared to make this lonely place pleasant and render the lands, naturally sterile, fruitful, agreeable to the apparently cultivated taste of the exiled Frenchman.  Consequently, forests were leveled and hundreds of acres cleared with particular care.  Money was lavished and labor without stint applied to beautify this wild secluded hill.  

On going to France, he left his property in care of some of his servants who accompanied him here. But after a few years he returned to New York, thence to Georgetown to find his adopted home nearly deserted, everything in a dilapidated state; his valuable and costly furniture carried away or broken and of all the property which he brought, amounting to $150,000, or more, it is related that he did not recover over $150.  He returned to New York, disposed of his lands and immovable estate at a ruinous bargain and sailed for France.  None in this vicinity know to this day who he was, or what was his real character.

The farm has ever since been owned by parties living in New York, or in eastern counties, and has been worked, when worked at all, by tenants who wanted to live bad enough to do it, always at a "poor lay," even if all their own way.  An air of romance has ever since clung around that stern but stately mansion with its lofty poplars and spacious green in front, and until recently reports were rife and frequently believed, that this house was haunted and its occupants have been frightened pale and some have been known to leave, actually believing in the mysterious tales of haunted houses and that this was one.