Obituaries (November 23)

Frank H. Smith

Chenango Union, January 21, 1876

In Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 17th, of small pox, Mr. Frank H. Smith, aged 22 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  The announcement of the death of young Smith, which was received by his father, C.A. Smith, Esq., of this place, on Monday evening last, caused a feeling of sadness among the relatives and friends of the deceased.  He will be remembered as a former resident of this village, and a genial companion and warm-hearted friend.  In the summer of 1874 he married Miss Jennie Milner, of this village, and soon afterwards removed to Ohio. At the time of his death he was employed in a clothing house in Cincinnati.  His friends have received no particulars of his death, with the exception of the dispatch received on Monday evening from Mr Thomas G. Harron, of Cincinnati.  His brother, John Smith, left on Tuesday morning, and will accompany the stricken widow to the home at her friends in this village.

Jacob Schorn

Chenango Union, January 21, 1876

In St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 10th, of paralysis of the brain, Mr. Jacob Schorn, son of S. Joseph Schorn, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 27 years.  Deceased will be remembered by a large circle of acquaintances in this vicinity as an estimable young man, and his early death will be sincerely mourned. The St. Paul Dispatch of the 10th inst., makes the following mention of his death:

"Jacob Schorn, a tobacconist at No. 74 West Third Street, died this morning of paralysis of the brain.  Mr. B. was born in Cologne, Prussia; came to this country in 1857, became a citizen of St. Paul in 1868.  Married a daughter of J.S. Phillsbrook, Esq. of Minneapolis.  Has been sick for nine weeks and leaves a wife and three children.  Funeral tomorrow and the body taken to Minneapolis.  Mr. Schorn was a good man, a member of the German Society amiable in the business walks of life, a kind friend and a devoted husband."

Ira P. Rich

Chenango Union, January 13, 1876

RICH:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, 1875,  Mr. Ira P. Rich, aged 65 years, 10 months and 19 days.

If life is only a preparation for death, and that preparation consists in living uprightly, and leaving behind an unspotted character, then the subject of this memoir did not live in vain.  Ira P. Rich was born in Worcester county, Massachusetts, February 9, 1810.  When he was only a year old, his parents moved to South New Berlin, in this County, and purchased the farm south of Ambler's Settlement.  Here his father lived and died, and here he grew up from childhood, and passed his entire life.  In 1841 he married Fannie F. Freeman, of Cooperstown, Otsego County.  Five children were the fruit of this union, two sons and three daughters.  Two of the daughters died before the age of womanhood; his wife died in 1864; and the remaining three children - Palmer C., Ransom and Angelia E., still live together in possession of and occupying the homestead their grandfather purchased over sixty years ago.  Thurs far nothing has separated the family but death.

Mr. Rich was highly esteemed in the community, as a Christian, upright and benevolent man.  He was particularly a friend to the poor, and pecuniary assistance from him was never sought in vain.  As a public officer, he had the confidence of all who knew him.  All objects of public interest received his attention and support.  He met nothing with brawling opposition, but everything like ostentation and parade he shunned with instinctive abhorrence.  All his acts had the charm of simplicity, and his words the merit of truth.  He will ever be remembered by his fellow townsmen as a men who was always faithful to his responsibilities, and true to his public trusts.  He was a man of but few words, but modest and unassuming in all his actions and bearings, yet he imposed no restraint on the sociality of those about him; on the contrary, he entered into it with genial humor and quiet enjoyment, and his native goodness of heart expressed itself in the few words he spoke.

His health has gradually failed for the past year, yet he continued to go about the farm as usual, until the 25th of November; from that time he was obliged to keep the house, his chair, and last his bed; and although he was encouraged some by his physician, he well knew that the final hour was about to come, and he waited with calm, Christian resignation, and passed peacefully away, December 28th.  In his death his family have suffered an irreparable loss, and the community a man of sterling worth; but believing as we do in the immortality of the soul, and justice meted out to us in another world, we feel that a good man has gone to his reward, and that his spirit is now where a tear is never shed and a sigh never heard.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

MALLORY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, Miss Libbie A. Mallory, formerly of Greene, aged 27 years.

WOOD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Atala [Wood], eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Wood, aged 26 years.

EDDY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, Mr. Charles C. Eddy, aged 40 years.

HENRY:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, Dr. Graham Henry, aged 59 years.

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 13th, Mr. Nathan Smith, aged 80 years.

BURROUGHS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook), March 19th, Mrs. William Burroughs.

BLAKE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Mr. Ithuel Blake, aged 79 years.

TURNER:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], March 12th, Judith [Turner], wife of John Turner, aged 79 years.

FINCH:  In Franklin, Pa., Feb. 3d, Mr. Samuel Finch, aged 87 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].  He was a soldier in the war of 1812, held a Lieutenant's commission, and served his country thirteen months.

Marriages (November 21)

Wescott - Reynolds (Golden Wedding)

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles Wescott, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Sally Reynolds, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They settled in the east part of this town, in the neighborhood where Mr. Wescott was born and reared, and there they have ever since resided, respected by the entire community, among whom they have passed so many years.

On Saturday last, the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, there took place at the homestead, a pleasant family reunion--some thirty of their descendants and relatives assembling to congratulate the aged couple--and many valuable tokens of affection and regard were presented them on the occasion.  The day was a happy one for all present, and old and young alike entered heartily into its enjoyment.

Mr. Wescott is now 77 years of age; the age of his wife is 70.  Both enjoy good health, and Mr. W. may be considered a remarkably vigorous man for one of his years.  "Uncle Charles" is well known to all, as an unequalled player upon the fife; and from the time he was ten years of age up to the present writing--a period of sixty-seven years--he has played his favorite instrument at the "musters" and "general trainings" regularly; not a year has been missed by him.  He is now a member of the Regimental Band of the 103d Regiment, National Guard; and that he may be spared for years to come, to take his accustomed place in the ranks, is the wish of every one.  In politics, Mr. Wescott has always been a sound democrat.  He has been a constant subscriber to the Union since its commencement, and to the Journal for many years previous. We hope to welcome him, upon his weekly calls at our office, for a long time to come.

Charles Wescott - Obituary

Chenango Union, July 20, 1876

Something like a year since, we chronicled the fact that "Uncle Charles" Wescott, a well known resident of the east part of this town, was prostrated by a paralytic stroke; and from that shock he never recovered, although he was able to be about his home, and recognized friends who visited him--he at times experiencing slight spasms--until the 28th ult, when he was again prostrated; and from that time until his death, which occurred on Friday afternoon of last week, he was unconscious of all that transpired about him, he gradually sinking to his grave.

Deceased was born in Connecticut, in 1793.  When he was fifteen years of age, his father, Amos Wescott, removed to this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and located on a farm near the present family homestead.  In the fall of the same year, Charles, with his younger brother, the late Daniel K. Wescott, came to their Chenango home on horseback.  On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles was united in marriage to Miss Sally Reynolds, in Guilford.  With the exception of a brief residence at Rockwell's Mills, where he followed his trade as a clothier, and a residence of two years upon a farm in Masonville, he with his wife resided in the immediate neighborhood of the little farm upon which they settled thirty-two years ago, which has since that time been their home.

When ten years of age, "Uncle Charles" commenced playing the fife for military parades, and from that time until last season he never missed a "muster" or a "general training" of the military to which he was for years attached.  He was a member of the Old Martial Band, and the notes of his fife were familiar to old and young.  For  a number of years previous to his death, he was a member of the 103d Regiment, National Guards.  He was one of the oldest Masons in the county, having been a member of Chenango Valley Lodge, of Oxford, which surrendered its charter many years ago.  Devotedly attached to the order, he was rarely absent from the ranks in later days, on funeral or other occasions; and it was one of his oft repeated requests, that he might be buried by his brother Masons, and that his military brethren might escort his remains to their last resting palce.

The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon last, not only by his old neighbors and friends, but by the citizens of this village. A number of members of Norwich lodge of Masons were in attendance, as well as a squad from Company E, 103d Regiment, National Guards, Capt. R. M. Shoales.  Proceeding to a point a short distance below the cemetery, they were met by the funeral procession, and, led by the Old Martial Band, the remains were escorted by his military and Masonic brethren to the grave, where Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Rector of Emmanuel Church, conducted the funeral services.  A dirge was then played by the Band, followed by a hymn by Messrs. Cary, Brown and Latham, of the Glee Club, which closed the exercises.

During his long life, deceased was remarkably active and vigorous. Genial in all his relations, generous to a fault, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, he was esteemed by all who knew him, and although not unexpected, the announcement of the death of "Uncle Charles" will cause a feeling of sadness in the breasts of his many friends at home and abroad.  He leaves surviving him his aged widow, with a daughter and three sons, Mrs. E.T. Hayes of this village, Dr. G.R. Wescott, of St. Paul, Minn., Paul L. Wescott, of this place, and Charles A. Wescott of California--all of whom were present at the funeral.

In politics Mr. Wescott was a life long Democrat.  For many years he was a subscriber to the Norwich Journal, and his name has appeared upon the lists of the Union from its first issue until the present time.

The family of the deceased desirous to express their thanks to the Masons, the Military and the Band, for their attendance at the funeral.

Sally (Reynolds) Wescott - Death Notice

Chenango Union, November 7, 1878

WESCOTT:  At the residence of her son-in-law, E.T. Hayes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, Mr.s Sally Wescott, widow of the late Charles Wescott, aged 78 years.

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Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

BARROWE - LEACH:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Orlando Barrowe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie H. Leach.

RICE - GREEN:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W. Reddy, Mr. Ambrose W. Rice, Jr., to Miss Sarah L. Green, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BUTTS - MERRITT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Gardner Butts to Mrs. Amanda M. Merritt, all of Smyrna.

SPENCER - UPHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Henry D.F. Spencer, to Miss Sarah J. Upham, all of Greene.

WALES - HAIGHT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nathan G. Wales, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Haight, of Greene.

ROYS - PADGET:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Samuel N. Roys, to Miss Esther Padget, both of Oxford.

Obituaries (November 20)

Elijah Kenyon
Brookfield Courier, January 9, 1889

Elijah Kenyon, one of the pioneers of this section, died at his residence in the western part of this town, Sunday evening, January 6th, aged 81 years and 6 months.  Mr. Kenyon was born in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and came with his parents to this town when he was but seven years of age, and has since resided here.  He married Eliza, daughter of Rodman Knowles, with whom he lived fifty-five years, and who still survives.  He was a thrifty farmer, having by years of patient toil accumulated a competency.  He leaves one son, Adelbert E. Kenyon, who has resided with and cared for him in his declining years. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Joseph Knowles, of Smyrna. The interment was made in our village cemetery.

Eliza Kenyon

Brookfield Courier, February 10, 1892

Eliza Knowles Kenyon died at the home of her only son, Adelbert E. Kenyon, Feb. 5th, 1892.  Her life began over 80 years ago and the changes the years had brought were received with patience.  More than fifty years ago she was married to Elijah Kenyon and from that time till her death she had resided on the same place.  To the union there were born children, only one of which reached mature years.  Some two years ago her husband, with whom she had lived so long, passed to his rest.  She had been an invalid to a certain degree for some time, but was very industrious working a while and resting a while.  Patience and a kind heart were her special characteristics.  She found vent to the latter by furnishing a home to orphan children till they were able to care for themselves. Belonging to the society of Friends she proved herself worthy of the name by her many kind acts. While she had been feeling poorly of late there was no apparent cause for anxiety until shortly before her death, being confined to her bed but one day. She leaves besides the son above referred to a maiden sister and numerous relatives to mourn a good woman gone.  the funeral service was on Sunday, the 7th, many relatives, friends and neighbors being in attendance.

George Rockwell

Chenango Union, January 10, 1895

Our community was greatly shocked last Wednesday (December 26) by the accidental shooting of George Rockwell, the nineteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rockwell, who reside about two and one-half miles south of this village on the Willett road.  Mr. Rockwell and his other son had gone to McDonough, Leaving Mrs. Rockwell and George alone on the palce.  About eleven o'clock young Rockwell started for the river for the purpose of securing minnows for bait, carrying his gun, fishing net, axe and other tools.  In passing through the gate from the yard into the road, it is supposed that the net caught in some  manner, and that in trying to get it loose, the gun was accidentally discharge. The charge of shot entered the left cheek and passed upward and out of the top of his head.  Mrs. Rockwell, hearing the report, rushed to the door, where she saw her son lying unconscious, by the gate, and running to the next neighbors' she secured help to carry the body of the unfortunate boy to the house. A physician was immediately sent for, but difficulty was experienced in finding one, and before he arrived young Rockwell died without regaining consciousness. the funeral was held Saturday, the remains being interred in this village  -Cincinnatus correspondent, Cortland Democrat

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

LONGWELL:  At the residence of her father, Hosea W. Avery, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, Rebecca W. [Longwell] wife of W.H. Longwell, Proprietor of the Petroleum Centre (Pa.) Record, aged 26 years.

MOORE:  At the residence of her son-in-law, C.R. Frink, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, suddenly, Mrs. Esther Moore, widow of the late Joseph H. Moore, aged 69 years.

SHUMWAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 18th, Mr. Nehemiah Shumway, aged 87 years.

STARR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Capt. Wm. Starr, aged 80 years.

SERGEANT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Cordelia E. [Sergeant], wife of A.D. Sergeant, formerly of South New Berlin.

CARR:  At the residence of her son-in-law, F.W. Ingersoll, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Mrs. Betsey Carr, widow of the late James M.E. Carr, Esq., of this village aged 68 years and 9 months.

BOWERS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Mr. Joseph Bowers, aged 40 years 11 months and 11 days.

PLACE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Juna E. [Place], daughter of John F Place, aged 5 years.

Obituaries (November 19)

Minnie Light

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 5, 1889

Minnie, only daughter of Andrew J. and Sophronia J. Light, passed to her rest on Wednesday evening, May 28th, after a long illness from that dread disease consumption.  Minnie was a young lady much beloved by her friends and relatives and through a long and painful illness bore her suffering patiently.  For a number of years she had been a faithful member of the M.E. church, and until compelled to be absent by failing health, her place was seldom vacant in the Church and Sunday School.  The funeral was largely attended from her late home at the Quarter, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  Rev. I.N. Shipman officiated.  The remains were followed by a large procession of friends to the Quarter cemetery, where loving hands had festooned her grave with evergreens and blooming flowers. At the head of the grave stood a beautiful floral design representing "the Gate Ajar."  The other designs were a pillow and a wreath.  Thus at the age of twenty-four years, Minnie was laid to rest.  The bereaved parents and son, also the grandparents have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their sad bereavement.

Smith M. Purdy

Chenango Union, March 30, 1870

Our community was startled on Monday afternoon by the announcement that Hon. Smith M. Purdy was dead.   Although he had been in feeble health for a number of years, having long since withdrawn from active business, it was not generally known that he was more than usually ill until his death was announced.  Indeed he had not been wholly confined to his house till within a very few days.  Judge Purdy was a son of Abner Purdy, an early pioneer of the County, and was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on what is known as the Abram Per Lee farm, in July 1796.  Evincing an aptitude for study, at an early age he came to Norwich to attend a select school and after pursuing his studies and teaching for a number of terms, at length entered the office of James Birdsall, Esq., then a practicing lawyer of this village.  Admitted to the Bar, he located in Sherburne in 1819, where he remained some eight years in the practice of his chosen profession.

In 1827 he removed to Norwich, receiving the appointment of Attorney for the Bank of Chenango. About this time he formed a co-partnership with the late Abial Cook, Esq., the firm standing at the head of the legal profession in this section of the State.  In 1833, he was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Surrogate in place of Judge Tracy, who was elected Lieut. Governor in 1832.  His health failing him, in 1835  he resigned his office.  In 1837, on account of local matters connected with the building of the Court House, he was unanimously elected Supervisor by both political parties.  In 1838, he removed to his farm at Polkville--which place derived its name from James K. Polk during the memorable political campaign of 1844--where he resided about six years.  During this time, in 1842, he was elected to Congress from the District then comprising the counties of Chenango, Broome an Tioga.  Unwilling to abandon the profession, which by study and ripe experience he was eminently fitted to adorn, soon after his return from Congress, in 1845, he again removed to this village, associating with him his nephew, the late Sherwood S. Merritt, Esq., in the practice of law--the firm continuing till he was elected Judge and Surrogate in 1847, under the revised Constitution adopted in 1836.  His term of office having expired, all his public duties well and worthily performed, he retired to private life, where he has since enjoyed a serene and green old age in the bosom of his family and friends, beloved and respected by all.  Few men, probably, when in the vigor of health, had greater powers of endurance or could transact a larger amount of business within a specified time.  Although not of great fluency in debate, his speeches and arguments were always convincing and forcible, and commanded the highest respect.  His honesty and integrity were proverbial, in every act, public and private, prompted by pure motives.  No one before or since his time wearing the Judicial ermine, it may be said, without disparagement to others, is more eminently entitled to the appellation "He was a just Judge."  

He was an economist in the strict sense of that word, and the extravagance and profligacy in official station in these latter days, shocked his high sense of honor.  But he has passed away.  Another milestone on the road that connects the past and the present has been taken down.  His record is made up and worthily, as we trust, bears the endorsement "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Judge Purdy married Prudence Gates in 1821, and she with an only son, Dr. C.M. Purdy, survives him. They have, by this act of Providence, sustained the loss of a noble husband, kind father and faithful companion.  In their sad bereavement they have the sympathy of the entire community.  the funeral will be held at his late residence on South Main Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

MINER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, Mr. Sireno W. Miner, aged43 years.

GREENMAN:  In Bridgewater, Oneida Co. March 8th, of dropsy and heart disease, Mr. Joseph F. Greenman, aged 37 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

KENYON:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, Lucy [Kenyon], wife of Medson Kenyon, aged 55 years and 6 months.

TERWILLIGER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, wife of Daniel Terwilliger, aged 18 years.

SMITH:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY],March 7th, Mr. William T. Smith, aged 69 years.

MACOMBER:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], March 3d, Mr. Washington Macomber, aged 63 years.

WHEELER:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Almira [Wheeler], wife of the late Jeremiah Wheeler, aged 60 years.

WALES:  In Geneva, Wis., January 20th, Mrs. Rachel Wales, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (November 18)

Zeruah E. Jacobs
1834-1912

Miss Zeruah E. Jacobs, who has been ill four weeks with typhoid fever, died last evening at her home at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Her age was 78 years.  Miss Jacobs sat up about an hour before her death and a shock was the immediate cause of her demise.  She was the daughter of James H. and Sarah Miller Jacobs, and was born August 2, 1834, on the farm on which she had practically spent all her life.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wheaton Race of Greene, and one brother, James Jacobs, with whom she resided.  She was also aunt of Supervisor Jesse Jacobs.  The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the house, Rev. R.A. Gates officiating.  Burial will be made in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Andrew J. Ackley

1836 - 1912

Andrew J. Ackley, a well known farmer of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Saturday, December 14, after a long and painful illness of nearly a year.  Mr. Ackley was born August 16, 1836, at Cambridge, Washington county, his parents were Hiram and Prudence Warner Ackley.  On the 16th of August 1876, he married Mrs. Sarah E. Jacobs, eldest daughter of Alanson Hull, and took up his residence on the Hull farm in South Oxford, remaining until his death. A quiet and unassuming man has passed from his home, and neighbors and those best acquainted with Mr. Ackley will miss his presence among them.  He is survived by his wife, and one sister, Mrs. VanBuren Crane of Norwich.  The funeral was held at the house at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, the services being read by Rev. Theodore Haydn, rector of St. Paul's Church.  Interment was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].  A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral.

Alexander Daniels

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

DANIELS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, 1870, Mr. Alexander Daniels, aged 85 years.

The deceased came from Vermont with his wife, and settled in the forest at McDonough in 1810.  Here he was subjected to many trials connected with pioneer life.  He zealously labored to establish a church and promote the cause of God in this newly settled town; was chairman of a delegation who met for that purpose in 1822, and its last surviving member; devoting more than seventy years to the cause of Christ.  His ready counsel was attended by an assisting hand.  Always a lover of harmony, boasting of having never spent a shilling at law in his life, his word being a bond in all transactions.  Unable to labor for twenty years past, yet surrounded by every comfort, his last were happy days.  former associates were gone, but he could review a life of Christian promptitude, and look beyond, "ever ready, only waiting."  Years pass, and still the old man is leaning on his staff "ever ready, only waiting."  On the 2d day of March, 1870, he calmly fell asleep.  We met to pay our final respects to the venerable departed, and after singing "Father thou art gone to rest," laid him beside his wife in the old cemetery of many graves, the first having been made long years ago, by his own hands.

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  March 9, 1870

MITCHELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday evening, March 5th, Harriet [Mitchell], wife of George Mitchell, aged 39 years.

CLARKE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 4th, Maria C. [Clarke], wife of Peter W. Clarke, and daughter of Dr. Wm. G. Sands.

BUSH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th, Mr. Thomas A. Bush, aged 75 years.

HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mr. Joshua Harrington, aged 88 years.

McINTOSH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mary McIntosh, aged 89 years.

PLACE:  Near Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mrs. Sally Place, aged 84 years.

BAKER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. John W. Baker, aged 57 years.

WIGHTMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st,, Nancy [Wightman], wife of George Wightman, aged 66 years.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. Silas Rogers, aged 88 years.

FROST:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. D. Valorous Frost, aged 53 years.

SABIN:  At the residence of D.D.W.C. Throop in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oliver P. Sabin, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], in the 20th year of his age.