Marriages (December 14)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Foy

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1912

 

Michael & Catharine (Bolger) Foy

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Today, Good Friday is the 50th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foy, both of whom have been residents of Norwich since 1855.  Mrs. Foy, whose maiden name was Catharine Bolger, was born in --rideswell, County Wexford, Ireland in 1840.  Mr. Foy was born in --- county, Ireland.  they sailed for America in the same year and came directly to Norwich.  They were married April 5, 1862, by Rev. Father Charles Brady in the old St. Patrick's church, towards the building of which they were liberal contributors.  The corner stone was laid in 1858 by Cardinal McClosky, then bishop of Albany.  The church was burned in March, 1888, and Mr. and Mrs. Foy were among the generous givers who contributed funds for the erection of the St. Paul's church.  Of nine children born to them, only two are living, Catharine, the wife of Martin L. Scanlon, and Dr. Michael H. Foy a leading surgeon of Yonkers, N.Y.  There are four grandchildren, the two sons and two daughters of Dr. Foy.  Another son, Rev. James P. Foy, who was prepared for the priesthood at St. Joseph's Theological Seminary in Troy, took great interest and pride in the building of St. Paul's Church and during his vacations was a valuable assistant to Father Hart in collecting the funds.  Afterwards having been ordained, he was assigned to St. James' Church in Lestershire, and labored zealously for three years in building up the parish, until his untimely passing in January, 1904, at the age of 37.  His death was a severe blow to his aged parents and family who were doubly bereaved when only two years later followed the death of a sister, Margaret Foy, the first organist of St. Paul's Church, who was largely instrumental in securing funds for the beautiful pipe organ that adorns the church.  Many friends are happy to extend cordial congratulations and hearty wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Foy upon the completion of their half century of married life.  Owing to the solemnity of Holy week and the anniversary falling on Good Friday, formal recognitions of the day will be postponed until Sunday when an elaborate dinner will be served at 6 p.m. to the family and relatives at the residence on Rexford street.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, September 15, 1881

 

SCHERMERHORN - HUBBARD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 8th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J.P. Foster of St. mark's Church, Newark, Western New York, Mr. A.M. Schermerhorn, of Cortland, and Miss Frances J. Hubbard, of Norwich, youngest daughter of the late Harvey Hubbard.

 

HAKES - FAIRCHILD:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 6th, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. Clarence Hakes, to Miss C.E.Fairchild, both of Pitcher.

 

PIERCE - BURGHER:  In Greene, Sept. 5th, by Rev. S.T.Ford, Rev. Franklin Pierce of Columbus, Neb., to Miss Jennie Burgher, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

KEITH - KELLEY:  In New York, August 17th, by Rev. C.F. Deems, D.D., Mr. Edward E. Keith, of Bridgewater, Mass. to Miss Cora L. Kelley, of Bainbridge[ Chenango Co., NY].

 

GOSS - CANSTON:  At the residence of the bride, Sept. 7th, by Rev. John F. Knerton, of Boston, Mr. Lewis P. Goss, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Abigail Canston, of New York.