Vital Records, Otsego (1807) & Broome (1874) Counties, NY

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, June 4, 1807

Death

Died at Plattsburg [Clinton Co. NY] on the 2d inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Addoms in the 92d year of her age.  She retained the full possession of her faculties until a short time before her death.  Her understanding and hearing continued to her last moments.  She had no sickness, nor did she complain of any pain, but a difficulty of breathing, which continued to increase until she resigned her soul into the hands of her adored Saviour.  In the merits of his blood, she had an unbounded faith and a full confidence of salvation through his atonement.  Her last words were full of consolation to her family and friends, "Why will ye strive longer to detain me from the Glory of God in Heaven? come Lord Jesus, come quickly."

News Items

10 Dollars Reward

Run away from the subscriber on the 16th instant, a Negro wench named Dine about thirty-five years of age, of middling size, strong and healthy; wore when she went off, a blue striped woolen short gown, blue linsey petticoat, and a new black leghorn bonnet.  Took with her, her own black male child, about six months old, named Jim.  she speaks Dutch as well as English, having been principally brought up in Dutch families.

It has been conjectured that she has been decoyed away and may have got onboard of some vessel and gone to New York.  Or in company, perhaps, with some black man, may have gone up the Mohawk River, where she said she had children.  She once run away from her former master and rambled into Connecticut, where she was taken up and brought back.

The conduct of this servant is peculiarly ungrateful.  I had owned her but about two months, during which time she had never been put to hard service or ill-treated.  I had engaged to give her the privilege to look herself a rich master, should she be discontented and besides had promised to free her in six years form the time I purchased her, provided she behaved well.

Any person who shall take her up and return, or secure her, so that I can obtain her, shall be entitled to the above reward and all reasonable charges.

If decoyed away, she may be offered for hire or sale and thus detected.  

Isaac Mitchell Albany [Albany Co. NY] May 26, 1807

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Ran Away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an apprentice lad, named Almeran Stephens, in the 20th year of his age, darkish complexion, eyes and hair, about 5 feet 7 inches in height.  Whoever will take up and return said runaway shall receive one cent reward.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said apprentice.  Cyrenus Clark, Otsego Village [Otsego Co, NY, June 3, 1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, June 11, 1807

News Item

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday the 30th day of May last an apprentice boy, by the name of Dudly Lewis, about fifteen years of age, hath black eyes, and light-colored hair, walks a little stooping; had on when he went away a Humbum shirt, and tow cloth frock and trousers.  Whoever will take up said apprentice boy, and deliver him to his master, shall have three cents reward and no charge paid by me.  Josiah H. Perkins, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] June 5, 1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, June 25, 1807

Marriage

Married as Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday the 8th instant by Joel Thompson, Esq., Mr. John F. Fairchild, printer and stationer, to Miss Flavia Merrill, all of the same place.

"O happy they!  The happiest of their kind! /  Whom gentle stars unite, and in one fate / Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend.

Union News, Union, NY, July 4, 1874

Deaths

At his residence in Owego [Tioga Co. NY], on Wednesday night June 24 of paralysis, Dr. Ezekiel Daniels aged 65 years.

Owego Gazette, July 2, 1874:  Dr. E.B. Daniels died at his residence in this village [Owego] on Wednesday evening of last week. Dr. Daniels had been a resident of Owego for about fifteen years past and had gained an extended reputation as a surgeon, although incapacitated form practicing for some time previous to his decease.  His funeral services were held at his late residence, corner of Main and Church Streets, at four o'clock last Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.H. King officiating. The pall bearers were Drs. L.H. Allen, E.B. Phelps, A.E. Metcalfe, J.B. Benton, J.H. Arnold and C.L. Stiles.  His remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery [Owego, NY].

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During the storm Monday afternoon O.D. Beaman, a well-known and highly respected citizen was drowned in the Susquehanna River, nearly opposite the Water Works in that city.  The Times gives the following particulars:

It appears that Mr. Beaman, his son Frank, aged about 18, and Mr. A. Freeman, had been sailing on the river in the yacht "Aura," and discovering the heavy clouds in the west, they undertook to turn the craft around and at the same time lower the sail and make for the shore.  Some obstacle prevented the lowering of the sail in time to avoid the squall, and a violent gust of wind struck the boat sidewise and capsized it. For one or two minutes, the party endeavored to keep the boat righted, but at last finding it impossible, they abandoned the boat and attempted to reach the shore.  Mr. O.D. Beaman and Mr. Freeman swam away to the shore first, Frank following, he being the last to leave the boat.

The waves rolled heavily and appeared to be over the heads of all.  Frank and Mr. Freeman struggled on, regaining breath after each wave.  Finally, with great exertion, the two reached one of the log rafts near the shore and were saved.

Mr. Beaman was not so fortunate.  Spectators say that he seemed to be drawn down by the huge waves coming in contact with each other about eight or ten feet from the craft which he was trying to reach, and he was not seen again alive.  The body was recovered about two hours after the accident.

Union News, Union, NY, July 18, 1874

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th of July 1874, by Rev. D.A. Shep0ard, Mr. Andrew J. Krise of Kenting, Pa. to Miss Lehella J. Gaskill of Owego, N.Y. [Tioga Co.].

At the M.E. Parsonage in Vestal [Broome Co. NY] June 24, 1874, by Rev. J.H. Santee, Mr. Watson Mason to Miss Alice R. Shaw, both of Union, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

Union News, Union, NY, July 25, 1874

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage in Vestal [Broome Co. NY] July 4th, 1874, by Rev. J.B. Santee, Mr. Lucius A. Mason of Tracy Creek [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Lydia E. Graves of Lisle, Ill.

At the residence of the bride's father, in Maine [Broome Co. NY] July 4, 1874, by Rev. J.N. Lee, Mr. Jabez C. Newell of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Amanda M. Rhodes of Maine.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] July 17, 1874, by P.P. Rogers, Esq. Mr. Anthony D. Cooper and Miss Chloe M. Warner, both of Union [Broome Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 2, 1879

Marriages

McLAGEN - McNITT:  At the home of the bride in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 24th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. George H. McLagen to Miss Cassie E. McNitt all of Norwich.

ELLSWORTH - MATTESON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25th by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. Hector D. Ellsworth of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eva L. Matteson of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

LYON - DOOLITTLE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday, Sept. 24th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. George Lyon of West Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Myra Doolittle of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

WARREN - HOLCOMB:  Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  The evening of the 18th ult. ushered in one of those happy events, the contracting parties being Mr. Elisha M. Warren and Mrs. Julia M. Holcomb, well known and esteemed residents of this village.  Immediately after the ceremony by the Rev. D. N. Grummon, at the home of the bride, the happy couple took the westward bound train with the intention of making an extended tour throughout the Eastern States, visiting among the bride's friends.  While the best wishes go out form their many friends, the Times bespeaks for them a bright and happy future.  Times

Deaths

PAGE:  In Chicago, Sept. 25th after a painful illness of two years and eight months, Mrs. Elzina Page wife of George M. Page, Esq. aged 56 years and 7 months.  Her remains were brought to Earlville [Madison Co. NY] for interment.

HOTCHKISS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 22d, Sybil [Hotchkiss] wife of Loren Hotchkiss, aged 83 years.

FISK:  In Atchinson, Kansas, Sept. 14th, James V.B. Fisk aged 23 years, son of Horace Fisk, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

PAYNE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st Mrs. Ira Payne.

SWEET:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Mr. Albert Sweet aged 26 years.

LENDERSON:  In Brisben [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 28th Mrs. Mariah Lenderson aged 74 years.

CHAMPLIN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 19th Miss Emily Champlin aged 41 years.

REED:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Mr. Levi Reed aged 53 years.  

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JACKSON:  A man named John S. Jackson of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] committed suicide by cutting his throat with a butcher knife on Friday evening last.  He is represented as being in good circumstances financially and no reason cause is assigned for the act.

Since the above was in type, Mr. A. Nash, who resides at Gilbertsville, has kindly sent us the following particulars and also an account of the fatal accident on Saturday night:

On Friday morning of last week, John Jackson, a respected and well-to-do resident of this village, committed suicide by cutting his throat.  He left his house at about 9 o'clock for the seeming purpose of taking a walk about the yard and after having been absent for some time, his wife became alarmed and a search was made, his body being found at the rear of a shed on the premises with life extinct.  Indications are that he took a knife from the house and after deliberately grinding it on a stone nearby, proceeded to take his life.  Deceased had been ill and a great sufferer and from this only can a reason be found for his committing the deed.

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BEARDSLEY:  On the Saturday evening following, our citizens were again shocked, the body of a farmer, Chauncey Beardsley, an old resident of this town [Butternuts, Otsego Co. NY], having been found in the Butternut Creek, a short distance from this village.  The first indication of the accident was the return home of a horse and wagon used by the deceased in going from his farm to the village, a distance to 2-1/2 miles.  His son immediately started towards Gilbertsville and discovered the body of his father lying in the creek in about eighteen inches of water.  It is thought that the unfortunate man fell from his wagon and was stunned by the fall, or that he was intoxicated and unable to help himself.  He was about sixty years of age.  [d. 27 Sept. 1879, aged 63y]

HOWARD:  We are pained to announce the demise of Joseph Howard which occurred at his residence in the northeastern portion of the town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Saturday evening, the 13th ult. the result of gangrene in a diseased limb.  His funeral took place from his late residence the Monday following and was one of the largest gatherings which ever assembled in this town on a similar occasion. Deceased was fifty-seven years of age and was born and bred in this town.  Commencing life only with what nature gave him, by unwearied industry and careful management, he succeeded in amassing a competence.  Since obtaining his majority, he has not missed a single election and being a thorough Democrat, the Union was highly prized by himself and family. Though not a regular church attendant, he ever adhered to the golden rule in his intercourse with his fellow men.  He leaves a wife and two sons, Silas W. and Deforest.  His loss will be long and deeply mourned by his family, his relatives, and by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

RYAN:  Philip Ryan who was taken to the Utica Insane Asylum [Oneida Co. NY] some two or three months since, died at that institution Saturday the 20th and his remains were buried here [Saint Malachy Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

It is a matter of local interest that Col. Thomas Buforu of Owenton, Ky., who in March last shot and killed Judge Elliott of the Court of Appeals of that state because he had given an adverse decision in a lawsuit, for which crime he was tried and convicted of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to imprisonment for life -- is the same ruffian who some eight or ten years ago, struck Ulysses Turner, a brother of Dea. Lester Turner, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] upon the head with a cane - Mr. Turner being counsel opposed to him in a lawsuit - causing permanent injury and subsequent blindness.  Many of our citizens will remember the unfortunate gentleman, who visited his brother a few years since.  He died something like a year ago.

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

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 18, 1861

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. Philander Holmes to Miss Jennie E. Northup both of West Oneonta.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] at the hotel of Mr. Rarton on the 11th of Dec. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Joel Hubbard to Miss Charlotte Johnson, both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. G. Parsons, Mr. Erastus R. Green of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rosalia A. Turner of Oneonta.

News Item

Our Prisoners at Richmond

A letter from Col. Lee of the Massachusetts 18th Regiment dated Richmond Jail, Dec. 4th, describes the cell in which other hostages and himself are confined as small and very damp, the cold air drawing through the windows.  The hostages have to provide their own beds, the Government allowing them only two cotton coverlets to each bed.  They are forbidden to receive visitors and all communication with other prisoners denied them.  Col. Lee and Major Reave are well.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 6, 1879

Birth

Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Triplets were born to Mrs. Frank Maywho resides on Front Street early on Thursday morning last, all boys.  The first born died soon after its birth, but the others, with their mother, are doing well.

Deaths

We are informed that Willie Sampson, the oldest and only remaining son of Mrs. Joseph Sampson of Sumner, Cal., died last week.  The death of the others we mentioned last week.  Thus, all her children were taken away in a single month.

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Died, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], December 1,1879, Mrs. Mercy W. [Lyman] wife of Dr. E.S. Lyman, aged 65 years.

Mrs. Lyman was the youngest of the family of the late Dr. Asa and Sarah White.  Her parents were formerly from Vermont and came to this town in its earliest settlement, her father being the first physician permanently settled here, and his skill and success gave him a wide reputation.  Their children, all of whom survive Mrs. Lyman, are Richmond White, Mrs. Isabella Merrills, Dr. Devillo White, William C. White, Mrs. Lavinia Carrier and Mrs. Eunice A. Corbin.

Mrs. Lyman was born in this town [Sherburne] in July 1814 and married to Dr. E.S. Lyman in January 1836, and their married life has been one of marked felicity and reciprocal affection.  There were born to them four children.  The eldest, Dr. Francis R. Lyman, was a surgeon in the army in the late war and died in Washington, November 1862, laying his life on the altar of his country.  Fayette died in December 1851, when but 2 years of age.  William A. and Henry C. survive, the former a farmer and the latter a physician, both residing in this place.

Mrs. Lyman was a woman of sterling worth, endowed with a keen perception and well-balanced judgment.  Without ostentation or affectation, she was ever interested and engaged in contributing to the welfare of others, either by words or deeds.  During the war of the rebellion, she was among the foremost in the work of sending aid and comfort to the soldiers in the field and in all works of benevolence she performed her full share more as in the spirit of one who delighted in doing good rather than as one who labors from a sense of duty.  Possessed of a remarkably happy temperament, she had always a pleasant smile upon her countenance, indicating the serenity of heart within.  Many years since, she embraced the Universalist faith and the earnest, cheerful devotion with which she labored in its promotion evinced the intelligence with which she received its terms of salvation.  She united with the Church on its organization in this village last summer and her labors in its behalf and fidelity to its cause will ever be fondly cherished by the society from which she has been so suddenly called, and her expression upon her dying bed, "Universalism is a beautiful religion to live by and O, how much more beautiful to die by!"  will never be forgotten.

It seems hardly possible that she is gone.  She was taken ill on the evening of November 26th and expired on the Monday following.  Her illness was borne with fortitude and calmness.  When satisfied that the time of dissolution was near, she arranged for her departure without a ruffle of spirit, giving such directions as she thought necessary, leaving little messages for friends and speaking words of consolation to her husband and children and others who surrounded her, and as the spirit passed away a sweet smile of serene resignation rested upon her countenance.

The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon and there was a very large attendance.  the stores and business places generally were closed as a token of respect to the deceased.  Many of the physicians from adjoining towns were present, among whom where Drs. Avery, Beecher, Stuart and Brooks of Norwich; Drs. Beebe and Gardner, Hamilton; Dr. McFarland and Douglass, Oxford; Dr. Lewis, North Norwich; Drs. White and Wilcox, Earlville; Dr. Greene of Poolville; Dr. Church of Columbus. The fraternity acted as an escort to the remains to the grave. the services were conducted by Rev. D. Ballou; the sermon being founded on the text:  "Mary hath chosen the good part which shall never be taken away from her."  The discourse was a faithful delineation of the religious, social and domestic character of the deceased and an impressive tribute to her worth which met with a ready response in the hearts of the large audience, all of whom felt that in the death of Mrs. Lyman, an earnest friend, a faithful co-laborer in good works, and a true woman had gone out from among them.

Vital Records, Madison (1823) & Otsego (1873 & 1891) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 5, 1823

Marriages

Married in this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Elisha Whipple of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lucy Dryer.

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] ont he 27th ult. by C. Stebbisn, Esq. Mr. Silas Billings to Miss Abigail Freeborn.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, July 16, 1891

Birth

The latest arrival was a little girl to Fred Booth's early Sunday mo0rning.  It was very young and weighed 6-1/2 pounds.  when it opened its eyes, it looked surprised and the first thing it said was "the cigars on Papa Fred."

Marriage

Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY]:  Married in this place, July 4, by Rev. William Burnside, William Jester of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Mrs. Aberene Church of this place.  Mr. F. Gould of Oneonta presented the bride with a silver cake basket valued at $6.50.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 4, 1873

Marriage

May 27: At the M.E. parsonage in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Austin L. Wilson of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ella A. Smith of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

May 26:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Harvey Light aged 73 years.

This community was pained to learn by a telegram Thursday morning of the death of John Freiot which occurred Wednesday afternoon at about 5 o'clock near Murdoc's on the Beaverkil.  The deceased left Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Tuesday morning, in company with Mr. Brown, Philo Hoag, James Phillips and Stephen Seacord to be absent several days on a fishing excursion.  While standing upon the bank of a small creek in the vicinity of Murdoc's he was seen to fall.  His friends at once gathered about him, but the vital spark had fled.  It is believed that he died from an apoplectic fit.   Bainbridge Review

Colonel Robert Hughston of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], died at his residence last week. the Delaware Republican says of him:  "He was for many years a magistrate of his own town; one of the school superintendents of this county about thirty years since; twice elected County Clerk of this county, which office he left to take command of the Delaware Regiment (144th) on its organization.  He remained in the field about one year, when he was compelled to resign on account of ill health and has never regained his old-time vigor and endurance.  He was a man of good abilities, great cordiality and amiability of dispostiion and universally beloved by the community and a large acquaintance who will deeply feel his loss."

The Schenevus Monitor says:  Widow Northrup living is Westford [Otsego Co. NY] died from actual starvation last Tuesday night.  She persistently refused food for some ten or twelve days before she breathed her last. The deed is attributed to aberration of mind caused by old age and trouble.

Vital Records, Cortland County, NY (1849)

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY April 4, 1849

Marriage

In Lenox, Oneida Mission [Madison Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. D. Fancher, Mr. Ralph Waldo Hall son of Rev. Richard Hall of Castino, Maine, and Miss H.A.E. Buck daughter of Dr. P. Buck of Cortlandville, New York [Cortland Co.].

Deaths

On the 1st inst. Francis Marvin [Wilcox] son of A.V. P. and Nancy Wilcox, aged 4 years and 10 months.

Behold! a sweet and lovely child, / Which once so fair, serene and mild, / Has bid the world adieu! / No more it feels the pangs of death, / Or heaves the agonizing breath, / No tears its cheeks bedew.

Why then lament this sleeping clay, / Or mourn the separating day, / Since he is free from pain? / Yea, rather let us all prepare, / For portions that eternal are, / For this will be our gain.

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One of the most shocking suicides was committed in Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Mr. Nathaniel Horswell.  the circumstances connected with this case are of the most painful character. The testimony at the Postmortem examination was that the deceased had premeditated this act for several weeks; that the cause was dissatisfaction and anger with regard to the disposition which his father had made of the property.  Previous to the commission of this barbarous deed, he declared his intention to his wife, naming the minister whom he wished to officiate at his funeral and also the place where he desired to be buried. He has left a widow and seven children to contend with abject poverty and severe affliction.

We learn that a disease somewhat resembling in symptoms the cholera is raging to a considerable extent in the town of Camillus, in this county [Onondaga Co. NY].  Several persons have died from its effects within a few days.  Among them, Charles Laud, Esq. and a daughter of Sidney H. Cook aged 18.  Miss Cook it is dais was unwell only about four hours.  Onondaga Standard. [Mary Eliza Cook, d. 22 March 1849]

A son of J.W. Hunter of Corning [Steuben Co. NY], was burned to death on a raft, lying in the Chemung River, between Corning and Knoxville, on Saturday last.  He was engaged as cook on board the raft and it is supposed that he was sleeping on some straw in the cabin, which took fire from the stove.  Deceased was in his 17th year and had made a profession of religion only a few weeks since.  Chemung Democrat.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 12, 1849

Marriages

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. Mr. McDruell, of Freetown, Mr. Rockwell Wildman of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Laura Fish of Solon.

In Groton [Tompkins Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. S.H. Sacket, Mr. Albert G. Chapman and Miss Heles Woodruff both of Groton.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. Ezra S. Gallup, tutor in the Greek and the Latin languages in Cortland Academy, and Miss Mercy Ann Bates of the former place.

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. David Peas, Mr. Platt Peck of Solon [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Mary Ann Kinney of the former place.

Deaths

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Knox aged 87 years. [Nancy Morse Knox, wife of James Knox]

In Brooklyn, on the morning of the 23d ult. Mary Pomeroy Sherman wife of Mr. Byron Sherman, formerly of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] in the 22d year of her age.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] ont he 17 ult. Hamilton Abbot, son of Asa Abbot, aged 31 years.

In Cortland village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 1st inst. of consumption, Mrs. Stata S. [Bartlit] wife of Hon. William Bartlit, aged 57 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 19, 1849

Marriages

At the parsonage at Freetown Corners [Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev. O. McDowell, Mr. Lyman Homer of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY] and Mrs. Roxany Reynolds of the former place.

In Groten [Tompkins Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. William Downer, Mr. E.D. Griffin and Miss Mary Downey all of the above place.

In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. R. Persons, Mr. Levi P. Webster and  Miss Abby Freeman both of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At his residence on East River, on the 7th inst. Mr. James Keep, aged 74 years.

Mr. Keep was among the earliest settlers in the town of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] and lived more than fifty years in the neighborhood where he died.  He was a sober, orderly and strictly virtuous citizen and in his life were exemplified many of the excellencies of the Christian character and he was a firm supporter of the Baptist denomination by his contributions and attendance on divine worship although he was never connected with the church as a member.

With Mr. Keep the name of his father's family has become extinct.  Mr. Jabez Keep Senior came into this town with a large family, among whom were several sons, but there is not a man descendant of the family left.  Cortland County Whig

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mr. Asa Graves aged 46 years.

In this place [McGrawville, Cortland Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Helen [McGraw] daughter of Mareus and Eliza Y. McGraw, aged 1 year, 3 months and 21 days.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mr. Abram Mead.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 26, 1849

Marriages

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. A.H. Trow, Mr. John C. Tibbit of Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Mercy Ann Gay of Solon.

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the same, Mr. Ambrose Allen and Miss L. Lidle all of Solon.

Death

In Hastings, Oswego Co. [NY] on the 15th inst. Fidelia Lavenia [Pierce] daughter of William S. Pierce, aged 4 years 7 months 5 days.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 6, 1821

Death

Died at Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 28th ult. James Barnett, Esq. of a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Divine will int he 70th year of his age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 13, 1821

Marriages

Married on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Truair, at Bowman's Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Andrew Jordan to Miss Charity Nestle.

Same Day, at Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Benjamin B. Ellwood to Miss Mary Stanley.

Deaths

Died at Vernon, Oneida County [NY] on Wednesday the 28th of February last, Mr. Huet Hills aged 67 years and 6 months, leaving a respected consort and a large and respectable family to mourn his loss.  He had been married upwards of 46 years and had 12 children, ten of whom are now living and 68 grandchildren, of whom 54 are now living.  Mr. Hills was among the first settlers of the town of Vernon.  The circle of his acquaintance was very extensive, and a great concourse of people attended his funeral to testify their respect for the deceased and the bereaved relatives.  A sermon on the occasion was preached by Elder Thompson.  Col. Gaz.

At New York, on the 1st inst. after a lingering illness, Gen. John McLean in the 66th year of his age.  Gen. McLean was one of the few surviving heroes of the revolution.  He entered the service at a time that tried men's souls and continued actively engaged by the side of the venerable Gen. George Clinton, until the termination of the war; since which he has filled with credit to himself the office of Commissary General of this state for several years.

News Items

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 24th instant, a servant girl named Parmela Johnson aged 14 years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting her on penalty of the law.  The above reward will be paid to any person who will return said runaway to the subscriber in Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], but no charges paid.  Nathaniel Todd Worcester, Feb. 26th, 1821.

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 27th January last, an indented apprentice boy named Talman Smith, between 16 and 17 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway on penalty of the law.  The above reward will be given to the person who will return him to the subscriber, but no charges paid.  Charles Allen Springfield [Otsego Co. NY]. Mar 1, 1821.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 27, 1821

Deaths

Died in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], On Thursday last, Major James Thompson, aged 59 years.  Major Thompson, in the beginning of the revolution, entered as a private into the first New York regiment, commanded by Colonel Van Schaick, and served faithfully in that regiment until the disbanding of the army at or near West Point in June 1783.  After the war Major Thompson settled in this town [Cherry Valley], where he has ever since resided; was soon honored with a commission in the militia and discharged the duties of his office like a good soldier.  He has reared a very numerous family and has ever been considered one foo our best citizens.  His probity always shone conspicuous and he scarcely ever had an enemy.  His death is universally deplored.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last.  Mr. Nicholas Hanson aged 69 years, father of Mr. Ephraim Hanson of this village.

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Joseph S. Lyman a member of the last Congress from this district.  Mr. Lyman was a native of Massachusetts; was a graduate of Dartmouth College and was much esteemed by his numerous friends.  He bore his last illness, which was protracted and distressing, with Christian fortitude and founded his hopes of a happy immortality on the merits and sufferings of his Redeemer, whom he had professed to love.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 17th inst. in a fit of apoplexy, David Ostrom, Esq. aged 65.  As there are few men in the county of Oneida who have been longer and more extensively known to their fellow citizens than Judge Ostrom, so there is probably no one who could have left behind him a memory more generally respected and esteemed than he has done.  His known integrity, his independence of sentiment, his unassuming manners and practical good sense were qualities which recommended him to the electors of Oneida as their representative in the state assembly for many years and qualified him for the seat which he sometime held in the court of common pleas of the county.  For a respectable period he has executed the duties of a magistrate in this village with great correctness and to universal acceptance.  Amidst all the public and private mutations of life which it was his fortune to witness, none of them ever affected those uniform features which marked his character, or distinguished that general sentiment of confidence and good will which was entertained towards him, even by those with whom he had the misfortune sometimes to differ on essential points.  In short, as he lived with the uninterrupted respect and kind regard of his fellow citizens, he has departed followed by their unaffected regrets at his sudden exit.

At Charleston, on the 11th Feb. last in the 85th year of his age, Capt. John Johnson a native of the city of New York, but for upwards of 48 years last past, a resident of the former place.  At the period when the American Colonials had resolved to resist the oppressive and unconstitutional measures of the British ministry, Mr. Johnson was one of those who first boldly stood forward in the cause of his country.  He raised a company almost entirely from his private resources, of which he received the command and immediately joined the Continental Line.  He fought by the side and under the eye of "Washington" and was not only the companion in arms of that great and good man but was for some years in habits of intimacy and friendship with him.  During the whole period of the revolutionary struggle, he continued in the army, a brave, active, zealous and enterprising officer.  When the war was ended, and when "sweet peace" had brought among other blessings in her train, liberty and independence to his native land, Captain Johnson sheathed his sword, and betook himself to the habits and pursuits of domestic life and both by his precept and example has had the consolation of seeing reared up a large and respectable family in the paths of religion, virtue and moral integrity.  As had been noticed, that he was a brave soldier in the cause of his country in the days of his youth, he was also a soldier in the cause of the cross and in his last days, he could with a well grounded triumph, exclaim with the apostle Paul " I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day."

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From the Columbus (Ohio) Gazette

Died, in Loudon, Madison County on the 23d ultimo after an indisposition of but short duration, Abraham D. Van Horn, Esq.  Attorney at Law, formerly of the state of New York, in the 34th year of his age.  Of the deceased it may be truly said he possessed but few of the frailties incident to humanity.  His deportment through life presented an unvarying scene of kindness and benevolence.  His heart was the seat of the social virtues.  Possessing much professional erudition, his mind was enriched with the elegances of literature and the embellishments of science.  His attainments enkindled our respect.  The mild and gentle virtues of his heart engaged our esteem.  If, with these distinguishing traits of excellence, he possessed a single frailty, let its remembrance be buried with him in the grave.

In paying this humble tribute to his memory, the prepossessions of friendship, with which his amiable and ingenious deportment has inspired us, have not, we are persuaded, an undue influence in the information of our judgement of his worth.  and when we say the portals of the grave never closed upon a more upright and estimable man, the pen but traces the sentiment which the heart prompts. All who knew him and duly appreciated his worth weep for his death and would lighten by their sympathies the sinking spirits of his bereaved relatives.  The reflection however, that his sleep is not eternal; that the shade of death which have overcast the noontide of his years will soon be dissipated and he wake to enjoy forever an irradiating morning of immortality, should reconcile his relatives and friends to that dispensation of providence which has deprived them of his society.

Vital Records, Delaware (1835) & Chenango (1876) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 1, 1835

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th of March, Edwin R. [Millard] youngest son of William Aillard in the 3d year of his age.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], on the 24th ult.  Mrs. Isabella Pike consort of Mr. Cornelius Pike, and daughter of the late William Moscript, aged 24 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 8, 1835

Married

In this town on the 25th ult by Elder Jones, Mr. Alonzo Mallory to Miss Sally Valentine.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mrs. Prudence Hall consort of the late Adam Hall, aged about 60 years.

Died, in this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the morning of the 29th ult. Simon Crane, a Revolutionary pensioner, in the 80th year of his age.  Mr. Crane removed to this country shortly after the war terminated in which he had taken an active and efficient part and has for more than forty years been a resident of this county.  He was one of four brothers, all of whom with their father, were either in the French or Revolutionary wars, one brother was killed in the former and another in the latter war. the other and only surviving member of the family we understand resides in the western part of this state and is also a pensioner.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 29, 1835

Marriage

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 24th inst. by the Rev. Elbert Osborn, Mr. Charles Stoddard to Miss Caroline Newton both of Delhi.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th ult., Solomon Palmer a pensioner of the Revolution, in the 85th year of his age.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Mrs. Molly Humphrey in the 87th year of her age.

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, September 2, 1876

Marriage

MOORE - WRENCH:  In this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] Aug 26th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Edwin Moore of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ursula Wrench of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

A sad accident occurred at Campville [Tioga Co. NY] yesterday morning. A boy name Bond about twelve years of age, engaged in distributing advertising bills about the country, left the accommodation train at Campville on Saturday evening and remined in the place overnight.  On Sunday morning he stopped at the residence of Mr. Haner, who lives on a farm belonging to Mr. E. Van Tuyl of this city, just west of Campville.  Picking up a revolver which was lying near him, he began carelessly fooling with it, when it suddenly went off, the ball entering the head of Mr. Haner's little boy just below the eye.  Mr. Haner telegraphed to Owego for a physician at once, but the child died in about twenty minutes after the accident. The deceased boy was two years of age and an only child.  The boy at whose hands the accident occurred says that his father is a shoemaker living in Susquehanna.  An account was telegraphed to the father and the boy is under arrest.  The affair caused great excitement at Campville, but was undoubtedly an accident.

News Item

Last Saturday forenoon, a very long funeral procession was on the valley road, and the driver of the fourth or fifth carriage gave the side of a hay stack a cut with his whip.  Immediately hundreds of hornets swarmed out of that stack and attacked the horses and men and women furiously.  He had cut their nest.  Many horses reared, plunged forward, pranced, tried to run, but the hill just before them soon tuckered them out. The men and women fought the hornets with fans, handkerchiefs, parasols and hats, nearly all the distance to the cemetery.  A few were stung and there was some screeching and would have been more but for the sense of decorum due the solemn occasion.  It is a wonder to everybody in the procession that no accident occurred.  With all the rearing and dashing of the horses, not even a buggy tipped over.  There is no doubt, however, that if the hill had not been so near, serious accidents would have occurred, as it was, the driver had the good sense to let his team try the hill when they started off on being stung. and the drivers behind him followed his example.  No funeral procession ever went up a hill as that one did, we venture to say.