Chen Co Famous People, Part 1, Gail Borden

Famous People Chenango Co. Has Given to the World

Mrs. Archie D. Gibbs

Norwich Sun, February 3, 1921

Part 1 - Gail Borden

Gail Borden

1801 - 1874

(findagrave.com memorial #6854411)

There is one name which seems to stand out above all others.  This man's fame has extended to every country in the world and his name is known to every race on the globe.  The product for which he is famous has been a part of the equipment of every army since 1861 and hunters, traders, trappers and explorers have carried it into every wilderness.  Gail Borden, the inventor of the vacuum process for condensing milk, was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] in 1901.  The little house still stands beside the East River road between Norwich and Wood's Corners.  He emigrated to Texas in 1827 and was collector of the port of Galveston.  Before the discovery of the process for condensing milk, he invented a meat biscuit, which proved the value of a condensed form of food and in 1851 was awarded the Great Counsel Medal in London.  Strange as it may seem, when Gail Borden first applied for a patent on his process of condensing milk, his application was rejected on the ground that it was not a useful process.  After three years of hard work and financial loss, he succeeded in obtaining the patent in 1856, and thus laid the foundation for one of the largest industries in the world.

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Obituary

Chenango Telegraph, January 22, 1874

Gail Borden, the inventor of the process of making condensed milk, died on the 11th inst., at Bordenville, Texas.  Mr. Borden will be remembered by many of our older citizens,  He was born in Norwich, upon the farm now owned by Mrs. Pendleton (the Area Pellet farm) in 1801, he being the eldest of seven children. At the age of 13 he went west with his father, who settled near Madison, Ind., but finding his health impaired he went to Mississippi, and there engaged in teaching.  Here he was appointed County and Deputy United States Surveyor.  Having married, he removed to Texas in 1829,.  His abilities soon brought him into prominence.  After conducting a newspaper for some years, he was appointed by president Houston, Collector of the Port of Galveston, and subsequently was agent for twelve years of the Galveston City Company, a corporation holding several thousand acres on which the city is built.  His experimental labors as an inventor resulted first in the production of a meat biscuit, which he manufactured extensively in Texas with the view of supplying good and portable food to emigrants crossing the plains.  The opposition of the army contractors however overcame him, and he retired from the unequal contest penniless.

He then came north and turned his attention to the preservation of milk, and in 1858 claimed a patent for "producing concentrate sweet milk by evaporation in vacuo, the same having no sugar or other foreign matter mixed with it, and after a strenuous contest he secured letters patent in 1856.  the development of the invention was now a fresh source of embarrassment.  He had parted with all but three-eights of his interest in the patent, when after two unsuccessful attempts to establish works in New York, the New York Condensed milk Company was formed and began business on an extensive scale at Wassaic, Dutchess county,  N.Y.  This was in 1860.  Soon after the civil war broke out and the article became at once quickly and extensively known as it became an essential article in military and naval supplies.  Then the business rapidly expanded and other manufactories were established.  During the war our soldiers needed meat juices in a condensed form and Mr. Borden resumed his experimental labors and produced an extract of beef of superior quality.  These extracts and their sale gave him great wealth which he made liberal use of.

Mr. B. used often to visit the home of his youth [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  His last visit here was about six years ago.

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A Millionaire's Funeral

Chenango Union, January 29, 1874

Under the above caption, the New York Sun, of the 23d inst., gives the following account of the funeral of Gail Borden, of Texas and a native of this town [Norwich, NY].

The funeral of Mr. Gail Borden, the originator of condensed milk, who died in Bordenville, Texas, on the 11th inst., was solemnized yesterday in White Plains.  Mr. Borden was 73 years old, and had lived in White Plains a number of years.  He was born in Norwich, N.Y., and when a young man went to Texas.  He was there during the Mexican troubles, and after the close of hostilities he was appointed Mayor of the city of Galveston by Gen. Sam Houston.  He was the first Mayor Galveston ever had.  Subsequently he was made Collector of the Port, and filled that position a number of years.  In 1853 Mr. Borden having conceived the idea of preserving milk and meats in condensed forms he came to New York and experimented.  He had some difficulty in obtaining a patent, and he worked and experimented until he made an article which seemed to answer the conditions of a patent, which the Commissioner was willing to give, and it was obtained. The patent was all he had left. His money was gone, but after three or four years he convinced capitalists that his enterprise was a worthy one, and in consideration of five-eights of the patent Mr. Borden formed a company called the New York Condensed Milk Company, and in 1860, the first factory was built in Wassisc, on the Harlem Railroad.  The war came on; there was a great demand for milk in a condensed form, and Borden's condensed milk soon attained a national reputation.  The demand was greater than he could supply, and in 1866, Mr. Borden built an extensive establishment in Brewaters, Putnam County.  Soon afterward he built another in Elgin, Ill., and then another at Bordentown, near Columbus, Texas, where he combined the business of condensing meat, with that of milk.  Mr. Borden soon became a millionaire.  He owned a mansion in White plains valued at $50,000, and vast estates in Illinois and Texas.  He spent most of his time travelling between his different factories, and was on a visit to his place in Texas when he died.

The funeral services were in the Memorial M.E. Church in White Plains, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Vassar of Amenia.  Although the day was rainy the church was crowded. The remains, enclosed in an elegant rosewood coffin, were taken to Woodlawn Cemetery [Bronx, NY] by the 2:30 p.m. train and deposited in the family vault.  Mr. Borden leaves a wife, a son, and two daughters, one of whom is married.

Obituaries (May 24)

Elizabeth Hall

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Elizabeth [Hall], wife of Rev. U.S. Hall, of East Genesee Conference, departed this life in Chemung, N.Y. [Chemung Co.], May 26th, 1871, aged 36 years.  Sister Hall gave her heart to the Savior in youth, and although her religious life was marked from the first by both ardor and constancy, for the last year of her life we are informed she seemed to experience a more rapid growth in grace, through which, no doubt, she was maturing for the heavenly garner.  For fifteen years she had shared with her now bereaved husband, in the trials and triumphs particular to the itinerant ministry.  Her last illness was brief, but very severe until within a short time of her decease, when she seemed to be graciously relieved from suffering, and sweetly fell "asleep in Jesus."  Her remains were brought to the village of Painted Post, where the funeral services were held, after which they were interred in the cemetery in this place, by the side of her deceased father, and of her we may safely say in the language of the Shunammite woman, "It is well."  J. Joralemon, Painted Post, June 5, 1871

Alice (Babcock) Medbury

South New Berlin Bee, March 23, 1934

Alice Medbury, 84, died at the home of her nephew, Charles Medbury, near New Berlin village [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday.  She was born August 8, 1850, the daughter of Lyman and Octavia Speere Babcock in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].  Her early life was spent and she received her education near New Berlin.  About 1873 she was married to William B. Medbury who died in 1924.  She leaves several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Lincoln funeral home.

Leonard Horton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 30, 1888

In the death of Leonard Horton, which occurred at his late residence at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], June 19th, another link was broken which binds the past to the present.  Leonard Horton was born at Naugatuck, Conn., Nov. 15th, 1807, being the third son of a family of eleven children. When Leonard was 9 years old his father removed his family "Out West" to the town of Columbus, Chenango County, N.Y., where he settled on a large farm, he had there purchased while still in his teens.  Leonard was apprenticed for three years to a mechanic in the village of New Berlin to learn the wagon makers trade.  This branch of mechanism he mastered very thoroughly, which subsequently did him excellent service in doing business for himself.  In March, 1829, he was united in marriage to Jemima Conover, of Oxford, and soon afterwards set up in business as a wagon maker at Robinson's mills in Oxford. A few years after this he removed with his business to the western part of the town of Coventry, where he labored successfully for seven years, when he again removed four miles east to the site of the present Horton homestead near Coventryville where he lived until his death, a period of over fifty years.  He outlived his wife 11 years.  He was the father of four children who are all living, viz. Comm. M.N. Horton now of Bainbridge; Mrs. W. Streeter, of Coventryville; Mrs. S.D. Silliman, of Salisbury, N.Y., and C.L. Horton, of Coventryville.  The funeral was attended at the house at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 21st, Rev. D. Reese officiating. The remains were interred in the family plot in the Coventry cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 27, 1856

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mrs. Rebecca Decker, aged 80 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th[?] inst., Sarah [Wentworth], wife of Gideon Wentworth, aged 83 years.

In New York city, on the 11th[?] inst., Charles H. [Randall] eldest son of S.S. Randall, Esq., formerly fo Norwich, aged 21 years and 6 months.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th[?] inst., Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Joel Parker, Esq., aged 17 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Sanford Greene, aged 55 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Amy D. [Shaw], wife of Daniel Shaw, aged 36 years.

In Dayton, Illinois, on the 3d ult, Martha [Beebe], wife of J.A. Beebe, Esq.

In Smyrna on the 4th inst., of consumption, Mary [Reynolds], wife of Timothy Reynolds, aged 68 years.

Obituaries (May 23)

Sarah Biggerly

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Sarah Biggerly, wife of Everett Biggerly, died at her residence in Clifton Springs [Ontario Co., NY], May 4th, 1871, aged 77[?] years.  When about sixteen years of age, she gave her heart to God and found a home in the M.E. Church of which she was a faithful and loyal member more than sixty years.  She was married to her surviving husband when seventeen years of age, and for three-score years they have "walked with God together."  By their presence, with their voices and their money, they have promoted the interests of the Church, and thus stressed their love for its "Great Head."  The itinerant's heart has often been cheered by her genial spirit and generous hospitality.  The poor have cause to regret her departure.  Her kind heart was ever touched by their appeals, and he liberal hand open to meet their wants.  Her illness was long and severe, but her sufferings were borne with such patience and resignation as I have rarely witnessed.  She often expressed the desire to "depart and be with Christ," but with a spirit that would say, "Not my will, but thine be done."  Her death was the death of the righteous.   E.J.H.  Clifton Springs, June 6, 1871

Glenn Arbor Gage

Norwich Sun, October 10, 1918

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Glenn Arbor Gage, who died at Great Lakes, Ill., Saturday night, was held Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock at the Gage home on Jackson street.  Rev. L.L. Vought, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, NY] with full military honors, the state guard acting as escort.  Eastern Light Lodge F.&A.M. conducted the service at the grave.  The bearers were Harry Aiken, Fred E. Webb, George Norton, Charles Pixley, Harry Langdon and Charles Lawton.  Mr. Gage's death causes the addition of a second gold start to Greene's service flag.

Merton Graves

South New Berlin Bee, January 24, 1920

Norwich Quarter [Chenango Co., NY]:  Merton Graves, a prosperous and respected farmer, died at his home here, early Monday morning.  His death came as a shock to nearly all.  While he had not been very well for some time he was able to be out and around till the Tuesday before he died.  He was the son of Edwin and Maloney Graves, and had always lived in the home where he died.  He leaves to mourn him two sons, Homer and Charles, his father, Edwin Graves and a step-mother.  His wife, who was Miss Jessie White, of Holmesville, died eighteen years ago, leaving to him the care of the two infant sons, and they will miss the father who was always so kind and generous to them. The funeral was held from his late home Thursday with burial at South New Berlin [Chenango County, NY].

Andrew Hill

South New Berlin Bee, March 23, 1934

Andrew Hill, aged 80 years, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bidwell in this village, Tuesday. The deceased had not enjoyed good health in a long time, and had been cred for by Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell.  Mr. Hill's wife died several years ago, since which time as long as his health permitted he had lived alone.  For many years he operated a saw mill on the hill west of Davis crossing.  There survive an adopted son, John K. Hill of Norwich.  Funeral services were held in the Baptist church, this village, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. Clinton Skinner, officiating.  Burial was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery [South New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 20, 1856

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 18th inst., of consumption, Jedediah Randall, son of Dea. Charles Randall, aged 26 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., of consumption, Mary E. Babcock, daughter of the late Gardner Babcock of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 36 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Isaac Boyer, aged 87 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of pulmonary consumption, William T. Brown in the 45th year of his age.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY]  on the 1st inst., Andrew Breed, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], aged 66 years.

Marriages (May 22)

Mitchell - Hagstrom
Syracuse Post Standard, May 5, 1946

The wedding of Miss J. Louise Hagstrom of 405 University ave., daughter of Mrs. Jules Allen Hagstrom of Rochester, to I. Richer Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mitchell of New Berlin, was solemnized at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Church of the Reformation, Rochester. Rev. Alfred L. Beck performed the ceremony.  The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Dr. F.L. Agnew, Jr., wore an ivory satin gown with a train.  Her long tulle veil was caught to a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a white spring bouquet centered with an orchid.  Mrs. F.L. Agnew, Jr., was matron of honor.  She was attired in a light blue silk jersey gown, styled with a shirred bodice and long sleeves.  Her bouquet was spring flowers and she wore a halo which matched her dress.  Mrs. Rodney S. Wilber, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips, 3d, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids.  They wore dusty pink silk jersey dresses made like the honor attendants.  Thomas W. Phillips, 3d, was best man, Dr. Thomas M. Flanagan, James Dineen, John Amsden and Rufus Perkins ushered. After spending several weeks in Florida, the couple will live in New Berlin.  The bride was graduated from the School of Journalism, Syracuse University.  She is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and Eta Pi Upsilon, senior women's honorary.  Before her marriage, she was acting director of public information for the Syracuse and Onondaga county chapter of the American Red Cross. The bridegroom is a graduate of Lawrenceville school and Cornell university.  He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.  

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 21, 1856

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. E.D. Thurston, Mr. Albert Wilkins of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Burroughs, of this place.

In front of the Kirkwood Hotel, Kirkwood, on the 15th inst., by John Darling Esq., Mr. James K. Evans, of Conklin [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth A. Lewis, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. W. G. Queal, Mr. Delos Francisco, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Esther L. Ireland, of Bainbridge.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev., D.W. Thurston, Mr. Wm. H. Hickok, of North Norwich, to Miss Elizabeth Aldrich, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Hamilton on the 8th inst., by Rev. C.P. Sheldon, Mr. Albert J. Ferris to Miss Mary J. Stebbins, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th inst., by Rev. D.W. Thurston, Mr. Wm. Dane of Aurora, Erie Co., to Miss Sarah C. Wood, of Norwich.

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. C.P. Sheldon, Mr. Burns Case, of Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Polly Younglove, of Hamilton.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 28, 1856

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning, the 25th inst., ,by Rev. E.D. Thurston, Mr. Albert Stedman, to Miss Corinthia C. Bedell, all of this village.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Aaron D. Gates, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary J. Hall of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. D.W. Thurston, Mr. Orsman Aldrich of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Arelia Mundy, of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by the same, Mr. Martin Sher, of Norwich, to Miss Nancy M. Eccleston, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Also by the same, on the 25th inst., Mr. William B. Ward, to Miss Jemima Moe, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by L. Ingersoll, Esq., Mr. Almon Tompkins to Miss Caroline Skinner, both of the above place.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 20, 1856

In Camden, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. J. L. Harrison, Mr. S.M. Tinkham, of Tannton, Mass., to Miss Margaret E. Bright, daughter of the late George Bright of Hamilton, Madison County.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Joseph A. Hopkins of White Rock, Ill., to Miss Sarah Jane Curtis, of Oxford.

Obituaries (May 22)

Alvira (Perkins) Chandler

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Mrs.  Alvira P. Chandler, daughter of Dr. Waterman Perkins, died at West Falls, N.Y. [Erie Co.], May 18, 1871, aged 48 years.  At the age of twenty, she was married to James D. Chandler.  Two years ago last March, her earthly felicity received a severe shock by the fail by death of him who had been the star of first magnitude in the constellation of her earthly heaven.  She reeled beneath the stunning blow.  From this, her mental energies began to tremble, and at length in November last, the frail fabric gave way, and most of the time from that until near death's door, reason was dethroned.  She experienced religion under the labors of Wm. C. Kendall, in the winter of 1857 and 1858, and connected herself with the M.E. Church of which she remained a faithful member until her Master's call.  During the later part of her sickness, as the frail body was wasting and strength nearly gone, reason claimed the right, and she seemed appreciative.  Though she could not speak for days, yet by signs she assured her friends that the Savior was her support and comfort.  "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."  May heaven bless the one lone orphan, and aged father, and reunite the family on the other shore.  R. Canfield  Colden, June 7, 1871

Susan B. Alvord

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Mrs. Susan B. Alvord died of consumption, at New Woodstock, N.Y. [Madison Co.], May 21st, 1871, aged 42 years.  Sister Alvord was converted in the year 1864, at Delphi, N.Y., under the labors of Rev. B.W. Hamilton.  Since that time she has been a devoted member of the M.E. Church.  During the last few months of her life, she suffered much pain, but she bore it patiently, and up to the last moments of her life, she encouraged believers to be faithful, and warned sinners to seek -?-.  It can be truly said of her that she ceased at once to work and live.  Her resignation was complete. A few hours before her death, the writer of this was with her, and she said, "before you return from preaching this afternoon, I will be with Jesus."  And so it was, she heard at that time the distant rolling of God's chariot which was to take her soul to glory.  She leaves on earth a bereaved husband and orphan daughter, the joy of whose home has departed.  T.F. Clark.

Mary (Mitchell) Newton

1863-1900

Mrs. Mary Mitchell Newton, wife of I. Burket Newton Esq., died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal. on Saturday Sept. 1, 1900, after a long and painful illness.  Mrs. Newton, better known in this community as Mary Mitchell, was the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell of this place, and was born June 2, 1863.  Her younger days were passed at her home; she was educated at the old Norwich academy and at Miss Dillaye's school in Philadelphia.  She was married to Mr. Newton in January, 1885 and took up her home with him in Los Angeles, Cal., where she has since resided.  For several years Mrs. Newton had been in failing health and long visits to various foreign climes failed to restore her, and the skill of many physicians was alike futile.  She is survived by her husband and two children, Rowena and Burket.  She also has one sister, Mrs. Robbins Little of Pasadena, Cal., and three brothers Dr. John W. Mitchell of Providence, R.I. and F.B. Mitchell and Fred Mitchell of Norwich.  The burial will be in Los Angeles.

Franklin C. Bartlett

Norwich Sun, October 10, 1918

The funeral of the late Franklin C. Bartlett of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] will be held from the home of Edgar Waters at 88 Green street, Oxford, at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.  Rev. Robert L. Clark will officiate.  Franklin C. Bartlett was born in Norwich Feb. 24, 1870, and died at Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] Monday, Oct. 7, 1918, after an illness of a few days.  He was the only son of the late Ezra E. and Mary Brown Bartlett and had been a lifelong resident of Norwich, living for several years on the Bartlett homestead above the city. He was educated in the local schools and was prominently identified with the social and business life of the city, being held in high esteem of all who knew him.  On January 28, 1902, he was united in marriage to Alice Waters of Oxford.  She with one daughter, Gertrude W. Bartlett, survive him, another daughter having died in infancy.  To the bereaved family is extended the deep sympathy of many friends in Norwich and Oxford, who deplore the death of a good citizen.

Eva (Babcock) Mitchell

Norwich Sun, November 23, 1936

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Eva A. Mitchell, widow of Michael M. Mitchell died at the home of her son, Mayor Charles H. Mitchell in this village Saturday, Nov. 21 following a four weeks' illness.  She was 82.  Mrs. Mitchell was the daughter of Horace S. Babcock and Sarah A. Williams and was born in this village.  Educated in the New Berlin academy most of her life was passed here.  In 1873 she was united in marriage to [Michael M.] Mitchell whose death occurred several years ago.  One of the best known residents of New Berlin she was respected and loved by all who knew her.  Her warm friendship was held and cherished by all in her native village.  Mrs. Mitchell was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church.  She was a charter member of Chapter 391 O.E.S., of Edmeston and a member of Tianderah chapter, 457, O.E.S. in this village. She was also a member of the Home Makers' Club of this village.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24 at 2:30 from the home of her son, Charles H. Mitchell.  Rev. H.H. Hadley, rector of St. Andrew's church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Union cemetery, Edmeston.  Besides the son mentioned, one other son, George M. Mitchell of this village and two grandchildren, Miss Ann Mitchell and Richer Mitchell survive.

Blog Post Listing, May 7 - 20, 2018

Listing of Blog Postings for May 7 - 20, 2018

Marriages

Posted May 8, 2018

Wild Ride of Samuel Rounds (Oxford, Susquehanna, 1890)

Marriage Notices

     E.M. Haynes - Miss R.Y. Keech (1856)

     Hiram lewis - Sarah Tucker (1855)

     Robert Allen - Lucretia DeClebco (1855)

     Jonathan Dickinson - Julia C. Weller (1856)

     William C.G. Shaw - Amanda J. Robixson (1856)

     Jesse D. Rogers - Mary Ann E. Clark (1856)

     William F. Allen - Elizabeth J. Wood (1855)

     Erastus Ford - Anna Boughley (1855)

     Rodney A. Harvey - Mary Brown (1856)

     Ralph Wilbur - Adeline Cutting (1856)

     Daniel Beecher - Betsey J. Parker (1856)

     Thomas E. Porter - Huldah L. Leonard ( 1856)

     John H. Courrier - Mary E. Nevins (1855)

Posted May 10, 2018
Hazel M. Holcomb - Archie W. Benedict (1914)
Marian Ruth Springsteen - Charles J. Burr (1944)
Pauline J. Poole - Philip C. Comings (1944)
Marriage Notices - 1856
     John Moore - Jane Cumming
     Rev. G.M. Skinner - Julia A. Marks
     Lewis D. Hopson - Lucy D. Fines
     Leonard A. Franklin - Mary M. Matthewson
     Harrison Matthewson - Susan F. Randall

Posted May 20, 2018
Robert Carlton Bouck - Harriet Louise Sipple (1941)
Marriage Notices - 1855
     William R. Leach - Eleanor Leonard
     Henry H. Saxton - Electa Roberts
     Frederic P. Newkirk - P. Arminda Yale
     Nelson B. Holmes - Ruth Wilcox
     Edward Welch - Bridget D. Quin
     Joseph H. Erwin - Amelia MacDonald
     David Ransom - Martha Towne
     Mr. C.D. Booth - Sarah M. Bacon
Marriage Notices - 1856
     Moses Tuttle - Jane Harrison
     Thomas B. Foote - Henrietta M. Hinckley
     Mr. B. B. Porter - Electa A. Kellogg
     James A. Land - Ida C. Land
     John E. Lewis - Lucy E. Calvert
      

Obituaries

Posted May 7, 2018

Delana M. (Boomer) Barnes (Sand Banks, 1850)

Frances Beardsley (Havens, 1851)

Edward Tomlinson (Bouckville, 1856)

Lydia Purple Markham (Richfield, Greene, 1856)

Helen (Rowley) Meade (Guilford, 1914)

Hiram Keeler (Oxford, 1914)

Posted May 8, 2018
Gilbert Dickinson (Hales' Eddy, 1851)
Mary Jane Lum (New Berlin, 1914)
Etta Arlina Lum (Afton, New Berlin, 1914)
Death Notices - 1894
     Electa A. Rivenburg (Norwich, 19y)
     Norman Lewis Gorkstetter (Norwich, 14y)
     Catherine Cox (Norwich, 68y)
     John S. Harwood (Norwich, 42y)
     Ralph B. Knapp (Norwich, 1y)
     Howard Hatch (Oxford, Norwich, 15y)

Posted May 9, 2018
Samuel Eggleston (South Columbia, 1851)
Rachel M. Hall (Havana, 1951)
Charles C. Ransom (Oxford, 1856)  Train accident
Horace Johnson (Plymouth, 1914)
Elizabeth Ann (Henderson) Seely (Masonville, 1944)
Ellen (Lamphere) Barber (Rogers Hollow, Unadilla, 1944)
Death  Notices - 1856
     Amos Yale (Coventry, 40y)
     Harriet Lincoln (Norwich, 50y)
     Martha Plumb (Norwich, 44y)
     Anna M. Wailer (Norwich, 42y)
     Lucy Osgood (Preston, 77y)
     Nancy J. Stone (Cortlandville)

Posted May 10, 2018
A.S. Kelley (Nichols, 1851)
Henry J. Crumb (Smyrna, 1914)
Alwinda (Palmatier) Sprague (Norwich, Sidney, 1944)
Jessie Dean Mack (Masonville, 1944)
Death Notices - 1856
     Elijah Hull (Oxford, 42y)
     Jane A. (Cutting) Wilbur (Norwich, 20y)
     Whitman Willcox (Norwich, 90y)

Posted May 11, 2018
Lovina Richer (Columbus, 1871)
John Richer (Columbus, 1881)
Theron C. Soule (Otselic, 1914)
James McFarlane (New Berlin, 1914)
C. Berton Niles (Crookerville, Trout Creek, 1944)

Posted May 12, 2018
Mary Pennington (Perry, 1851)
Adeline E. (Richer) Lamb (Columbus, 1890)
Harlow R. Lamb (New Berlin, 1900)
W.C. Silvernail (Sidney, Port Crane, 1914)
Margaret J. (Walker) Lawton (Unadilla, Bartlett Hollow, 1944)

Posted May 13, 2018
Mary Ann (Rumsey) Pettengill (Ogden, 1851)
Bernard Casey (Smithville, 1856)
Julia M. Matteson (Masonville, 1944)
Death Notices - 1856
     Smith Clark (New Hudson MI, 79y)
     Charles Augustus Frost (NYC, 7y)
     Charles Lewis (Norwich, 10m)
     Mrs. C.R. Townsend (Kings Settlement, 81y)
     Abigal Tower (Plymouth, 81y)
     Ives H. Miles (Tecumsch MI, Oxford, 53y)

Posted May 14, 2018
Jane (Cole) Shoemaker (Potter, 1850)
Julia Adelaide (Richer) Simmons (Columbus, 1933)
Arthur Sprague (North Sanford, 1944)
Harry Lewis White (New Berlin, 1952)
Death Notices - 1894
     William Lucas (Sithville, 78y)
     Hiram Lobdell (Sherburne, 79y)
     Mr. N.L. Sherwood (Guilford, 55y)
     Justus S.B. Burlingham (Earlville, 90y)
     Danford Bourne (Morris, 75y)

Posted May 15, 2018
Frederick Stone (Augusta, Smithfield, 1851)
Smith S. Lobdell (Sherburne, 1914)
Clayton France (Trout Creek, 1914)
Anna (Leunberger) Foree (Unadilla, 1944)
Death Notices - 1856
     Phebe C. Kinyon (Barker, 16y)
     Willie B. Washburn (Oxford, 10m)
     Phillinda L. Bowers (Oxford, 2y)
     Nathan Easton (New Berlin, 40y)
     Elijah C. Holmes (Sherburne, 15y)

Posted May 17, 2018
Elvira De Etta (Wilcox) Richer (New Berlin, 1916)
Lewis Wilcox (Mt. Upton, 1922)
Horace Beckley (Mt. Vision, 1914)
Horatio P. Ball (New Berlin, 1918)
Edward G. White (Holmesville, 1918)
Irving Lee Richer (New Berlin, 1918)
Thousands attend Triple Funeral at New Berlin (1918)

Posted May 19, 2018
Samuel Wheeler (Salina, 1850)
Lydia E. Hamilton (Neenab WI, 1850)
William Buell (Kings Settlement, 1900)
David C. Bresee (Towanda PA, Afton, 1901)

Posted May 20, 2018
Thomas Nelson (Auburn, 1871)
Eleazar Everard (Afton, 1903)
Joseph Borga (Norwich, 1918)
Death Notices - 1894
     Joshua H. Whitney (Binghamton, Greene, 75y)
     John Moore Sr, (Pittsfield, 79y)
     Arthur D. Hinckley (Margaretville, Sherburne, 29y)
     Mary J. Bradley Cary (Norwich, 63y)
     Helen T. Bell (Norwich, 5y)
     Frances Mary Downey (Norwich, 7m)

Obituaries (May 20)

Thomas Nelson

Northern Christian Advocate, June 22, 1871

Thos. Nelson died at Auburn [Cayuga Co., NY], April 10th, 1871, aged 76 years.  Father Nelson had been a citizen of this city for nearly forty years.  He experienced religion at the early age of twelve and united with the Presbyterians.  He was for many years a worthy member of this Church, but about twenty-six years since became connected with our branch of the church of Christ, in which he maintained a good profession until called to the upper sanctuary.  He was especially attached to our peculiar dreams of grace, the class meeting, and was rarely absent, unless prevented from attending by Providential circumstances.  He went to those meetings, not simply because it was duty, but also because they afforded him enjoyment and were a means of -?-.  He was for many years an official member in the Church, and in this responsible capacity served her interests with zeal and ideality.  Some twelve years since, while seeking more intimate communion with God and the higher Christian life, he met with a great change in his experience, and thereafter walked with God in the full assurance of faith.  During the last year, he seemed to have many premonitions that his end was near and his work was finished.  He often alluded to this in prayer meeting, and expressed a willingness to depart and be with Christ.  His last illness was attended with much suffering, but was borne with remarkable Christian patience; it was a privilege to sit by his bedside and listen to his experience during those trying hours.  He was wonderfully sustained by the grace of God and was cheerful and happy, tranquilly awaiting the approach of death.  He finished his course with joy, and has entered into rest.  "Our people die well" was the brief memoranda of Mr. Wesley concerning the triumphant departure of the early Methodists, and it seems no less true of them today.  E. Hore, Jr.

Eleazar Everard

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1903

Eleazar Everard was born in the town of Bethel, Sullivan Co., N.Y., on Jan. 1st, 1840, and departed this life at his home in Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on Friday morning, March 27, 1903.  Mr. Everard was a member of Delaware Lodge, No. 561, F.&A.M., Callicoon, N.Y.  He was a devoted husband, a loving and self sacrificing father, a true brother and friend and a generous and obliging citizen and neighbor.  He leaves to mourn their loss, which they feel most keenly, a wife, one daughter, Mrs.  J.H. Coleman and two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Breakey of Chicago, and Mrs. Andrew Libolt of Bethel, N.Y.  They have the sympathy of all.  His funeral was held from his late residence on Sunday March 29, at 2 o'clock.  Rev. C.E. Sweet, chaplain of Afton lodge officiated, and by request of the deceased the full Masonic service was given at the grave, conducted by Afton lodge, No. 360, F.&A.M.  Worshipful brother P.A. Hayes gave the address in a very impressive manner.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]

Joseph Borga

Norwich Sun, October 10, 1918

Joseph Borga, aged about 30 years, died Wednesday at the Norwich hospital.  He was born in Italy and came to this country several years ago. The funeral will take place from the undertaking parlors of Lawrence & Devine on Friday morning at 9, and from St. Paul's church at 9:30.  Burial in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, September 20, 1894

WHITNEY:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 18, 1894, Mr. Joshua H. Whitney aged 75 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

MOORE:  In Pittsfield, Otsego Co. Sept. 10, 1894, Mr. John Moore Sr., aged 79 years.

HINCKLEY:  In Margaretville, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] Aug. 29, 1894, Mr. Arthur D. Hinckley, aged 29 years.  Formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango Union, September 27, 1894

CARY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 20, 1894, Mary J. Bradley [Cary], wife of Albert Cary, aged 63 years.

BELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 25, 1894, Helen T. [Bell], daughter of Oscar and Flora M. Bell, aged 5 years.

DOWNEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 20, `1894, Frances Mary [Downey], daughter of Patrick and Nora Downey, aged 7 months, 20 days.

Marriages (May 20)

Bouck - Sipple
Bainbridge News & Republican, June 19, 1941

A very quiet wedding took place in the Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 15 at 7:30 when Miss Harriet Louise Sipple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sipple, became the bride of Robert Carlton Bouck, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bouck, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Chester Emmick and Lloyd H. Sipple, sister and brother of the bride.  Miss Dorthie Branham sang "O Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly." Miss Mary Lou Branham played the wedding march. The bride wore a street length dress of brown crepe with yellow jacket and hat, with a corsage of purple sweet peas and talisman roses.  Mrs. Emmick wore yellow crepe with white hat and corsage of purple and white sweet peas.  A reception was held immediately after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents.  Mrs. Houck has a position in the Casein office and Mr. Bouck with the Casein factory.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 27, 1855

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co.,, NY], on the 26th inst., by Rev. E.D. Thurston, Mr. William R. Leach, of East Greene, to Miss Eleanor Leonard, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., by Rev. E. D. Thurston, Mr. Henry H. Saxton to Miss Electa Roberts, all of Triangle [Broome Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. S. Hanson Coxe, Frederic P. Newkirk, Esq., to Miss P. Arminda Yale, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. W. G. Queal, Mr. Nelson B. Holmes, to Miss Ruth Wilcox, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. James Harrigan, Mr. Edward Welch of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Bridget D. Quin, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by Rev. H. Gee, Mr. Joseph H. Erwin of Philadelphia, to Mrs. Amelia MacDonald of Oxford.

At Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. A. W. Bruce, David Ransom, M.D., to Miss Martha Towne, daughter of E .Towne, Esq., all of that place.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 10, 1856

At the residence of the bride's father, in Morris, Otsego Co., on the 25th ult., by Rev. Wm. T. Doubleday, Mr. D.C. Booth, local Editor of the Milwaukie Free Democrat, to Miss Sarah M. Bacon, recently a teacher in the primary department of the Norwich Academy [Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Moses Tuttle, to Mrs. Jane Harrison, all of this town.

At Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. C. Fitch, Mr. Thomas B. Foote, to Miss Henrietta M. Hinckley, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 13, 1856

At Cincinatus, Cortland Co., on the morning of the 10th inst., by Rev. Mr. Lee, Mr. B.B. Porter of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Electa A. Kellogg, of the former place.

At Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by the Rev. S. C. Ainsworth, Mr. James A. Land, of Atlanta, Genesee co., Michigan, to Miss Ida C. Land, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John E. Lewis, to Miss Lucy E. Calvert, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].