Notices (August 1)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 18, 1880

Married

BEARDSLEY - WILLCOX:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10th, 1880, by Rev. William R. Baldwin, Mr. Edwin H. Beardsley, to Miss Mary L. Willcox.

WALLS - CADY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10th, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Charles Walls of Clinton, Iowa, to Miss Celia Cady, of New Berlin.

HANNAN - DAVIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4th, by Rev. J.F Taunt, Mr. O.B. Hannan to Miss Emogene Davis, all of Greene. 

MITCHELL - SIBLEY:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 6th(?), by Rev. H.W Congdon, Mr. William H. mitchell of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Carrie Sibley, of Triangle.

RICHMOND - SHELLEY:  In Susquehanna, Pa., by Rev. Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Yale Richmond of Mt. Upton, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Agnes M. Shelley, of Susquehanna.

ABBOTT - CHAMPLIN:  in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov., 9th, by Rev. G.E. Burnside, Mr. Fred Abbott, to Miss Edney Champlin, all of Sherburne.

SPAFFORD - BARBER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, by Rev. F.W. Townsend, Mr. Charles Spafford, to  Miss Julia M. Barber, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY].

BENJAMIN - O'CONNELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, by Rev. F.W. Townsend, Mr. DeWitt O. Benjamin, of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Lydia A. O'Connell, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY].

Died

HARRIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday Evening, Nov. 13th, Mr. George A. Harris in the 43d year of his age.

HOUCK:  In Holden, Mo., Nov. 9th, William H. Houck, aged 79 years and 11 months, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

TEW:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, Sarah Ann [Tew], wife of Harry Tew, aged 27 years.

BANKS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, Nov. 8th, Phebe [Banks], wife of H.O. Banks, aged 68 years.

FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25th, Blanche [Foote] only daughter of T.B. Foote, aged 15 years.

ELLIOTT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, Permelia [Elliott], wife of Jacob Elliott, aged 75 years.

HAIGHT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 8th, Sarah [Haight], wife of James Haight, aged 63 years.

SHERWOOD:  In Beaver Meadow, N.Y., Nov. 10th, 1880, of cerebro spinal meningitis, Sally [Sherwood], wife of Daniel P. Sherwood, aged 35 years, 10 months and 10 days.

IRELAND:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Nov. 8th, Harry F. [Ireland], son of John C. and Addie Ireland, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 1 year and 10 months.

BEEBE:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], Nov. 12th, Dr. Seneca Beebe, aged 54 years.

DEITZ:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], Nov. 4th, an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will M. Deitz, aged 14 days.

REDFIELD:  In La Pres, Mich., Oct. 24th(?), Mr. Benjamin Redfield, aged 59(?) years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

CARPENTER:  At Crown Point, Kansas, Nov. 11th, Mr. W.H. Carpenter, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged 59 years.

HOUGHTON:  In Harrisville, Alcoma Co., Mich., Nov. 11th, 1880, Eliza [Houghton], formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and mother of C.A. Houghton, aged 73 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 5, 1895

Deaths

MESSINGER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5, 1895, Miss Jennie L. Messinger, aged 33 years.

GUILE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 5, 1895, Mrs. Juliana Guile, aged 74 years.

LEWIS:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 9, 1895, Miss Emily T. Lewis.

ROSS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Set. 3, 1895, Mr. Isaac Ross, aged 67 years.

BUSH:  In Tioga, Pa., Aug. 26, 1895, Annah Bigelow [Bush], widow of the late A.C. Bush, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

HUBBARD:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 2, 1895, Mrs. Susan F. Hubbard, aged 79 years.

Harvey Gross

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 12, 1895

Upper Genegantslet [Chenango Co., NY]:  The following should have appeared under this head two weeks ago, but as an accident threw it out.   We publish it this week:  Sunday morning as Mr. Harvey Gross was walking home from Mr. A.B. Robinson's Creamery, he was seen to stagger and fall, but when help reached him the vital spark had gone out forever, death coming almost instantly from disease of the heart, from which he had been suffering some time.  Mr. Gross was about 50 years of age.  He was well known, and a man of many excellent qualities, always pleasant and obliging, and devoted to his family.  He leaves a wife and one son, Mr. Horace Gross of Greene.  Mr. Gross had been employed by Mr. A.B. Robinson for several years in gathering eggs on the road, and in this way was widely known.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 12, 1895

Married

SUTLIFF - CRUMP:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 4, 1895, by Rev. F.B. Butney, Mr. Obert Sutliff, of McDonough, and Miss Ellen Crump, of McGrawville [Allegany Co., NY].

YELVERTON - JOHNSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18, 1895, by Rev. C.B. Personeus, George F. Yelverton and Miss Mary Johnson, both of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

BROWN - MONROE:  At Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12, 1895, by Rev. L.C Hayes, Clayton H. Brown and Nellie E. Monroe, all of Norwich.

Deaths

FITCH:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15, 1895, Ellen Elizabeth [Fitch], wife of Myron Fitch, aged 53 years and 7 months.

McMORAN:  At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Porter, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, Sept. 17, 1895, Mrs. Ann McMoran, widow of the late David McMoran.

SANFORD:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 10, 1895, Mrs. Seymour Sanford, aged 61 years.

ROSS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 3, 1895,  Mr. Isaac Ross, aged 67 years.

ALDRICH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12, 1895, Smith Aldrich, aged 76 years.

GUY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 30, 1895, Condance [Guy], wife of Joel Guy, aged *4 years.

JOHNSON:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 10, 1895, Christine [Johnson], wife of Thomas H. Johnson, of Norwich, aged 50 years.

Joshua Chamberlian shoots Lizzie Booz - 1895

Joshua Chamberlain shoots Lizzie Booz

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, July 9, 1895

At 7:25 last evening Joshua W. Chamberlain fatally shot his paramour, Lizzie Booz in the neck and abdomen.  He then turned his weapon upon himself  The crime occurred in front of the residence of Mrs. julia Casey, a house located upon the street which runs south from Piano street ot Hickory street.

William Sweenburg, an employee of H.G. Parsons, lives at No. 18 Hickory street, about ten rods distant from the residence of Mrs. Casey.  After tea, Sweenburg and his son, John, were in front of their house for some three quarters of an hour and during that time noticed Chamberlain and Lizzie Booz talking in front of Mrs. Casey's, where she boarded,  Suddenly they saw Chamberlain seize the woman by the shoulder, draw a revolver and fire directly at her; she screamed, staggered away and as she fell he fired again.  Instantly Chamberlain turned the weapon toward his head and shot himself in the mouth.  When Sweenburg arrived, Lizzie Booz lay writhing on her face while the murderer was already stark in death.  Timothy Galvin who was in Mrs. Casey's house at the time rushed up town and notified the police.

Judge Albert F. Gladding and William Merrifield were the first to arrive and at once took measures to assist Miss Booz.  After partly staunching the blood which flowed from a wound in her neck, they procured a couch and carried the victim into the house. Meanwhile the coroner, T.B. Fernalld and Dr. W.H. Stuart had come and by their orders, Chamberlain's body was brought into a front room in the same house.  Outside a great crowd had gathered and with the exception of the physicians, three or four prominent citizens and a Sun reporter, admittance was refused to all.  The first care of course was directed to Miss Booz. She was muttering faintly and her limbs twitched convulsively.  Her clothes were partly removed and two bullet wounds were discovered; the first and most dangerous was in the left side of the neck and extended up and backward. The bullet lodged in the skull and evidently cut a vein or artery. The other wound was on the right side of the lower abdomen and extended downward toward the leg.  The woman's vitality was wonderful and though the physicians thought she would die almost instantly, their skillful work and liberal use of stimulants revived her so that she could be carried to a bed. There after half an hour she recovered consciousness and hope was entertained of her recovery. Btu she soon sank again.

Meantime in the front room in a thin stream of blood trickling on the floor lay Chamberlin the murderer. A short investigation proved him dead and apparently the shot had taken effect in the right eye, but it turned out, however, when a more thorough examination was made, that he had shot himself in the mouth and the blood had oozed out from the eye socket.  Coroner Fernalld then removed from the person of the murderer his belongings.  They consisted of the revolver, a five-shot, bull dog, 32-calibre, with two chambers full and three empty; two half pint bottles, one empty, the other nearly full of brandy, four dollars and thirty-five cents in change and a note book. The body was then removed to Breese's undertaking rooms, where a coroner's jury was summoned, consisting of the following men:  Silas Berry, foreman, Whitman Stratton, Fred Weiler, George Aldrich, S.A. Jones, Ira Wightman, Joseph Winsor, E.A. Lally and Edward Steele. After viewing the body the inquest was adjourned until 10 o'clock in the forenoon of today at the American hotel.

So few persons were eye witnesses of the tragedy and those who did were so shocked and alarmed that it was difficult to learn the exact details.  Mrs. Casey said that the woman came to board with her about two weeks ago and that she was in evident fear of Chamberlain.  Sunday night, she said Chamberlain met Lizzie at the house and had a long talk with her in an attempt to induce her to come back to live with him. That last night supper was a little late, about half past six, and just before it was served Chamberlain called Lizzie out to the front door, where they talked so long that she called out to Miss Booz to call Chamberlain inside as supper was ready.  Almost immediately afterwards she heard a shot and saw Lizzie trying to crawl into the door.  Jerome B. Lewis told a reporter that Sunday night Chamberlain spoke to him in the National hotel, told him he was toing to leave town and tried to hire Lewis to shadow her during his absence.  It is known that Chamberlain and his mistress lived on bad terms much of the time.  She hated and feared him and often deserted him for other lovers.  Mad jealousy, is undoubtedly the impulse which prompted him to his double crime.

Lizzie Booz first came to Norwich about two years ago as a cigar maker and worked in different manufactories at her trade.  She was a good worker and made plenty of money.  Shortly after, Chamberlain appeared and the woman often told her friends that he followed her first from Philadelphia to Oneonta and then from there to here. She also often said that she hated her "husband" because they quarreled and fought continually, and only lived with him through fear.  Later, in a law suit, both of them swore that they were married to one another, but this is false unless a common law marriage could be assumed.  She did most of the work and earned most of the money, and even when not living with Chamberlain, is said to have given him much of her earnings.  It is said that Miss Booz has cousins in Oneonta in the cigar business who are persons of worth and respectability.  In appearance Lizzie Booz is a fine looking, well formed blonde, apparently about 25 to 30 years of age. She dresses stylishly but quietly and is of modest demeanor and is popular with her fellow workmen.

J.W. Chamberlain came to Norwich from Oneonta about two years ago for a time worked as bartender for George H. Smith in the Central hotel.  Later he was employed in the same capacity in the Eagle and National, and part of the time he did not work at all.  The Booz woman Alias Mrs. Chamberlain worked at the cigar maker's trade, and the two during last summer boarded at the National and later at the Eagle, she paying the hotel bills when he was out of work or had not sufficient funds to meet them. During this time it is said a quarrel ensued about once in a fortnight between the two, after which they would appear upon the street apparently as loving as ever, sometimes one, sometimes the other wearing  an eye shaded in deep mourning as a result of the fracas.

During the present summer Chamberlain has been working for C.H. Beasley upon the farm of J.D. Reed, just north of the village and the woman has taken her meals and roomed there, driving back and forth at morning, noon and night in a carriage.  About two weeks ago the two had another serious brawl and she left him again, never to return, so she said, and since then has been boarding at the home of Mrs. Casey, where the tragedy occurred. Chamberlain gave up his job on the Beasley farm last week and sold his horse to J. Wiley Case, saying that he proposed to go to Philadelphia, where had has a wealthy brother, a doctor at 825 Columbia avenue, and remain.  He went away but returned again and has since stopped at the National.  Landlord Case thought he acted strangely yesterday.  He appeared nervous and did not eat any supper, but said he would return to the hotel to room. During the afternoon he borrowed the revolver with which the crime was committed of Lysander Brooks, the gunsmith.  Chamberlain was a man of good appearance and always well dressed, but unpopular.  He never drank to any extent except when undergoing one of these fights with his mistress.  He was about 35 years of age.

Later: 2:30 A.M.:  Lizzie Booz has recovered consciousness and rallied wonderfully. She showed good pluck and asked her nurses if she could recover. She also inquired after Chamberlain and seemed relieved to hear he was dead. The physicians now say the neck wound is not fatal and if the lower shot did not pierce the abdominal cavity, she many survive.

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, July 10, 1895

The terrible double crime of Monday evening was the absorbing topic of conversation in Norwich yesterday.  Public opinion ran strongly in favor of Miss Booz and the universal expression was voiced in the hope that she would recover. A singular feature of the case was that not a word was uttered in favor of Chamberlain, the suicide.  His bullying methods and ugly temper seems to have left him with few friends in Norwich.

Miss Booz was resting quietly last evening and, as The Sun prophesied yesterday, unless the bullet which struck her in the body, pierced the abdominal cavity she has a good chance of recovery.  Her vitality is remarkable and her courage will go far in helping her to recover.

At 10 a.m. yesterday the coroner's jury met at the American hotel.  Mr. Sweenburg was first sworn and detailed his version of the shooting, substantially as detailed in The Sun of yesterday.  Timothy Galvin testified that he was in Mrs. Casey's house, repairing a stove grate just before the shooting.  He heard a shot fired and ran to the door; then he heard the second report and as he looked out he saw Lizzie Booz on the ground.  he ran up town and notified the recorder.  Miss Booz had previously told him she was in fear of her life from Chamberlain and had gone down to Mrs. Casey's to escape from him.

Mrs. Emma Taylor, who lives opposite the Casey house, saw Chamberlain and Miss Booz talking in front of the house for about half an hour.  She detailed the shooting as told by the previous witnesses.

Lysander Brooks swore that he knew Chamberlin by sight and on the 8th of July let a revolver to him.  He said he was going to travel on the road and would have need of one.  

John Sweenburg testified to about the same state of facts as his father, William Sweenburg.

Maggie Casey swore that she lived in the same house at which Lizzie Booz boarded. That last Sunday Chamberlain came to the house and tried to induce Lizzie to come and live with him, but she refused. She next saw Chamberlain Monday night, when he called Lizzie out during supper. She noticed no loud talk until the shots were fired. This happened shortly before 8 p.m.  She ran out and found Miss Booz on the ground, then Miss Booz walked towards the kitchen door and fell.  Miss Booz had often told her about her family troubles and said Chamberlain had threatened her life on several occasions.

Charles Ford saw Miss Booz lying on the ground and then ran for a doctor.

Lena Sweenburg also saw Miss Booz fall and heard her cry out.

The jury decided that J.W. Chamberlain came to his death by a pistol shot wound inflicted by his own hand on the 8th of July, 1895.

In response to a telegram from the coroner, Dr. Chamberlain of Philadelphia telegraphed yesterday morning; "Are you sure of what you dispatch me?  Please answer giving particulars and I will come at once."  Later he wired to have the undertaker embalm the body. At 8:55 p.m. last evening, Dr. Chamberlain telegraph:  "I will be there early in the morning."

At a late hour last night Dr. W.H. Stuart, the attending physician, told a Sun reporter that the wounded woman was resting comfortably and her chances of recovery becoming more favorable.  She has a mother, Mrs. Kate Booz, and a married brother, Jacob Booz, living at Trumbanersville, Pa. She does not wish them notified of the tragedy unless she dies, as her mother is aged and an invalid and Miss Booz fears the shock would be too great.

It is evident that both parties to the tragedy were of respectable families and this but adds to the horror of the affair.  Truly a life of sin cannot prosper.

Chenango American, Greene, NY,  September 5, 1895

Lizzie Booz died at the residence of Mrs. Julia Casey on Pill street at 10 a.m. yesterday, aged 24 years. Death was caused by pistol wounds inflicted by Joshua W. Chamberlain on the evening of July 8.

Everyone in Norwich remembers the excitement of the evening of July 8, when Chamberlain went to the boarding place of Miss Booz, his paramour, and after shooting her twice with a 32 calibre revolver, ended his own life by sending a bullet form the same weapon into his brain.  Chamberlain died instantly, and Miss Booz's injuries were of such an alarming nature that it was surmised that she could live but a few hours.  One of the bullets had lodged in the neck and another in the thigh, having entered the lower part of the abdomen and taking a downward course.

Since the day of the tragedy Miss Booz has been confined to her former boarding place and has received the best of attention from Mrs. Casey and Cigarmaker's Union no. 125 of this village, of which she was a member, and under the medical care of W.H. Stuart, who has had wide experience in treating such injuries had constantly improved until about a month ago, when by overexerting herself, an artery in the upper part of the thigh gave way and she has since been unable to leave her bed. The bursting of the artery caused an internal hemorrhage. Death was due to exhaustion, probably induced by blood poisoning.  An autopsy will be held this morning at Breese's undertaking establishment.

The relatives of Miss Booz in Lancaster county, Pa., have been informed of her death and the remains will probably be removed there for interment.

Vital Records, September 1832 & March 1847

Binghamton Republican, September 20, 1832

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Sunday evening inst. by the Rev. Mr. Lockwood, Mr. Jesse Orcutt, to Miss Catharine Sawtell, all of this village.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Thursday evening inst., by John Munsell, Esq., Mr. Erasmus D. Hall to Miss Betsey Bovier, all of this town.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Sunday last, by John Munsell, Esq., Mr. Sampson Merchant, to Miss Emily Temple, daughter of Captain James Temple, all of this town.

In St. Luke's Church, in the village of Harpersville [Broome Co., NY] on Monday morning last, by the Rev. Mr. Adams of this village, the Rev. David Huntington, Rector of St. Luke's Church, to Miss Lydia Allen, both of Harpersville.

Died

In the town of Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday last, John Seymour, son of Lewis Seymour, Esq., aged 11 years.  This is the third child of Mr. Seymour's whose death we have recorded in the space of three weeks.

Binghamton Courier, March 3, 1847

Married

At Cortlandville [Cortland Co., NY], on Wednesday the 24th ult., by Rev. Henry A. Nelson, of Auburn, Rev. Silas McKinney, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Fanny M. [Nelson], daughter of Deacon Seth Nelson, of Cortlandville.

In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Mr. Gaylord, Mr. Edward Richards, of Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], to Miss Maria [Mersereau], eldest daughter of Cornelius Mersereau, Esq., of Vestal.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. Thomas H. Pearne, Mr. Jeremiah Rosell, of Chenango [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Sarah Ann Joscelyn, of Rockland, Sullivan Co.

At Great Bend, Pa., on the 23d ult, by the Rev. J.B. M'Creary, Mr. Lewis Green of Union, Broome Co., N.Y. to Miss Angeline Smith, of Franklin, Susquehanna Co., Pa.

In Philadelphia, on the 15th ult., by the Rev. Robert Gerry, Dr. Tracy E. Waller, to Miss Henrietta Josephine [Lungen], second daughter of the late Wm. Lungren, Esq., all of Philadelphia.

Coroner's Inquest

On Thursday, last, the 18th inst., Coroner Secor, of this county [Chenango Co., NY], was called to hold an inquest, on the body of Mrs. Sarah Foote, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], wife of Dr. Dan Foote.  It appeared upon examination of witnesses, that Foote and his wife lived very unhappily together--that he had been in the constant habit of beating, kicking, and otherwise ill treating her--that he had slept nights with his razor under his head for the purpose of doing her violence, and that, on one occasion he sharpened it "to cut her throat" as he said, "from ear to ear."  Things went on this way until four or five weeks past, when they had another altercation, at which time he beat and kicked her so unmercifully, that, in the opinion of Dr. Gorton and Gibson, who made the post mortem examination, she died of the bruises thus received.  Foote was of a morose, petulant disposition. Mr. F. was spoken of as an amiable, high minded, dignified woman, and a member of the Baptist Chruch.

They jury brought in a verdict that Sarah Foote came to her death in consequence of wounds inflicted upon her by her husband Dan Foote.  Foote took French leave two weeks ago, having no doubt become alarmed from the dangerous condition of his wife.

Just before the jury brought in their verdict, a letter was received by the Rev. Mr. Chamberlin from Mr. Gordon, of Cleveland, Ohio (a brother of Mrs. F.) enclosing one from Foote to him, dated at Fredonia, Chautauqua county, in which, after attempting to fix the blame on his wife and others, he concludes thus:  "I want you to advise Sarah to leave New Berlin as soon as convenient.  And if she does not, and remains there to keep me away from my native home, which I do that no lives may be lost, there will be serious work done.  But I have said enough, &c."

These letters, the coroner conceiving to be of much importance, were retained.  A warrant was issued, and the officers of the law are in hot pursuit of the fugitive [Bainbridge Freeman]

Binghamton Courier, March 10, 1847

Married

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday the 3d inst., by the Rev. D. D. Gregory, Mr. Aaron P. Hupman to

Died

In Union [Broome Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Mr. Isaac Carhart, aged 53 years.

At Sherburne, Chenango county, on the 3d inst., Mr. Thomas Merrill, father of Mr. Myron Merrill of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], aged 86 years.

Foote Arrested

We last week related an instance of brutality and death, in which Dr. Dan Foote of South New Berlin was the actor, according to the verdict of the Coroner's jury, rendered over the dead body of his wife.  We also stated that his whereabouts had been ascertained, and that measures were adopted calculated to secure his arrest.

Foote on leaving New Berlin, after his wife became insane, undoubtedly in consequence of his abuse and violence, went to Fredonia, Chautauqua, Co., and not dreaming, we presume, that death would so soon overtake his victim, wrote to her brother who resides in Michigan, that for certain reasons which he assigned, he should not live with her longer, and (as we are informed) requested him to provide for her for the future. The brother on reading this letter, immediately enclosed it to Elder Chamberlain at South New Berlin, making inquiries as the the facts of the case.  Learning his temporary residence, Mr. John Sergeant left this county, in company with Constable Mott Burr, of Sherburne, for Fredonia.  On arriving at that place the "bird had flown," he having left for Pennsylvania--they tracked him to Warren Co., Pa., where a warrant was issued on which he was arrested, and rather than to be imprisoned there until a requisition could be obtained from Governor Young, he voluntarily consented to return with them.  On Thursday or Friday last, they reached South New Berlin, but the examination was postponed until today (Thursday) in consequent of the indisposition of the prisoner.  He has employed able counsel in the defence, but if we are correctly informed as to the character of the evidence, a commitment will inevitably follow.  We would not prejudge the miserable man, who, if guilty of the crime imputed to him, will, be legally arraigned at the bar of justice.  Telegraph.

Binghamton Courier, March 17, 1847

Married

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Jonathan Farnsworth, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lydia Johnson of Sanford [Broome Co., NY].

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the same, Mr. Asa M. Perkins of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Harriet M. Doolittle, of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, September 29, 1847

Trial of Dr. Foote - Judge's Charge & Jury's Verdict

The case was then submitted to the jury on the charge of his Honor, Justice Mason, which lasted two hours.  He briefly referred to the evidence bearing on the different points of the case and particularly that portion of it relied on by the prosecution, as showing a settled design of the prisoner to effect the death of his wife. He said the repeated declarations proved to have been made by Dr. Foote, his repeated acts of violence and the declaration in the letter that if his wife remained at So. New Berlin, there would be serious work done, went to show a strong case of malice.  On the other hand, if the prisoner intended murder, it is for the jury to say whether he would not have resorted to means that would have left no trace behind, whether he would not have administered some drug instead of beating and bruising her as detailed in the evidence, and that he regarded this as a strong circumstance going to disprove malice.  He said that Counsel had said much in regard to the treatment of Mrs. Foote, while sick, and had argued that some more skillful physician might have saved her life; but that this could be of no avail to the prisoner.  It was no defense for him, that the disease was not properly treated.  He said Counsel were mistaken in supposing that the testimony of the five physicians called for the defense had in effect taken the case out of the hands of the Jury; that it was evidence for them to consider in determining the guilt or innocence of the prisoner; that if the Jury were satisfied that the disease of which Mrs. Foote died, was caused by blows inflicted by the prisoner with intent to kill, whether it resulted in inflammation of the bowels or in a disease of the brain, or whether the general bruising had in any other way as to cause her death, they would find him guilty of murder; if without malice, they would find him guilty of manslaughter in the first degree.  It is impossible for us to do justice to the charge of his honor.  The Jury, after an absence of two hours, returned with a verdict of "Guilty of Manslaughter in the Frist Degree."

Obituaries (July 29)

Henry Sewell

Died July 29, 1938,j Sidney, NY

A patient sufferer for many months death claimed Henry B. Sewell, attorney-at-law for many years, who passed peacefully away at the family Chestnut street home, in this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], Friday, July 29th.  Mr. Sewell was born in Downsville, Delaware county, May 11, 1854, the son of Daniel and Jane (Johnson) Sewell.  He was twice married.  After the death of his first wife, Miss Alice Signor of Downsville, he was married to Miss Florence Fisher of Sidney Center, who survives.  In November, 1936, he suffered a stroke from which he never fully recovered, tenderly cared for during his illness by his devoted wife.  Funeral services were conducted from the Carr-Hare Chapel in this village, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Leonard W. Steele of St. Paul's Episcopal church of Sidney officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].  The bearers were Attorney Ralph W. France of Hamilton, who was associated with Mr. Sewell in his law office here for several years; Attorney Elmer Baker, Howard J. Godfrey and William W. Bates. Mr. Sewell studied law in offices in Downsville and Walton and was admitted to the bar in 1880.  After practicing a year in Masonville, he went to Sidney Center, where he had an office until 1909.  At that time he began practicing in Sidney and in 1912 moved to this village.  He carried on a continuous legal practice until 1935.  He had always been affiliated with the Republican party and had served at various intervals as justice of the peace.  Mr. Sewell was a member of the Delaware county Bar association.

Fannie B. McClelland

Died September 14, 1938, Walton, NY

Mrs. Fannie B. McClelland, 76 years of age, mother of Dr. Albert H. McClelland of 4 Weir street, this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], passed away at the family home in Walton, [Delaware Co., NY], Wednesday, 14th inst.  Funeral services will be held form the Lyon's Funeral Chapel in Walton, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  Interment in Walton cemetery.  Three sons and a daughter survive, Dr. McClelland, above mentioned, Dr. Frank McClelland of Buffalo, Joseph, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Cecil Corbin of Leonia, N.J.

Alice May (Potter) Benham

Died September 15, 1938, Sidney, NY

Mrs. Alice May (Potter) Benham passed away Thursday morning, 15th inst., at the home of her sister, Miss Pispah Potter, 11 Grand street, this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  She had been in failing health during the past three years.  She was born near Hartwick, Otsego county, May 12, 1867, the daughter of the late James C. Potter and Philena (Alger) Potter. She was united in marriage with Elmer E. Benham and shortly after came to Sidney to reside, Mr. Benham carrying on a grocery business here for a number of years, leaving this village about 25 years ago going to Syracuse where he continued his mercantile activities.  Mr. Benham passed away three years ago.  Mrs. Benham continued her residence in Syracuse until three months ago when she came to reside with her sister in this village.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Carr-Hare Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].  Besides the sister above mentioned, several cousins survive.

Adelia (Whitman) Wanzer

Sidney Record, September 29, 1938

Adelia Wanzer, over 80 years of age, a resident of this village for many years, passed away Sunday morning at 1:45 o'clock at the family East Main street home.  She had been in failing health for many months.  Born at East Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Caroline (Couse)Whitman.  She married William Wanzer, prominent Sidney business man and citizen, who passed away 22 years ago.  Funeral services were conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. William E. Elwood, pastor of the Sidney Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was a member, officiated.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].  Surviving are two nephews, Samuel Whitman of Jamaica, L.I. and Earl Whitman of Whittier, California.

Death notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 23, 1875

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12th, Francis E. [McEnney], son of Barney McEnney, aged 2 years, 5 months.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 14th, Clauda F. [Whitlock], infant son of Frank and Ella Whitlock.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19th, Mr. Joseph Dent, aged 88 years and 7 months.

In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 16th, Louie I [Baldwin], daughter of Samuel I. Baldwin, aged 4 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 13th, George H. Hyde, aged 18 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12th, Mr. Joseph Kirby, aged 77 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 11th, Mr. John Kershaw, aged 71 years, and 1 month.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 6th, Mrs. Charlotte Daniels, aged 31 years.

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 2d, Julia A. Kasson, aged 9 years.  Also, Sept. 4th, Myretta A. Kasson, aged 9 years, only children of Theodore C. and Harriet E. Kasson.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 6th, of cancer, Mr. Nelson Wolcott, in the 65th year of his age.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 8th, Mr. Ira S. Thompson, aged 58 years.

In Sparta, Caroline Co., Va., Sept. 4th, Harry Stuart [Rolph], son of Moses and Eudora Rolph.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 16th, Hannah [Norris], relict of the late Daniel Norris, aged 81 years.

In Clayton, Mich., Sept. 7th, Mary Walker, aged 78 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], widow of the late Joseph Walker.

In Smithville, [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 17th, Celinda [Davis], wife of the late S.H. Davis, aged 67 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 20th, Mr. Hiram Schrom.

Vital Records (July 28)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1886

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Death has removed three more of our townsmen.  Asahel Peck, a quiet, industrious farmer living about one mile south of this village, and a man of exemplary habits, and who was greatly respected where he was known, died December 17th, of pneumonia, aged 70, and his funeral occurred at his late residence Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended.  He was a brother of Daniel and Philo Peck, formerly of this town, now deceased, and leaves one brother, surviving him, Levi Peck, of McDonough, who is the last of six brothers.

Alvia Gray, son of Warren Gray, now deceased, died yesterday morning, at the residence of his son-in-law, Charles Joslyn, in Barker [Broome Co., NY], aged seventy-nine years.  Deceased was also a man of exemplary habits, and a highly respected citizen, and until a few years past resided near this village.

William G. Rice, for many years a resident of this village, died this morning, at his residence in the southern part of the village, at the age of about fifty-seven years, after a few days' illness, of typhoid fever.  He was also a well known and respected citizen.  His funeral will be Masonic, and will be held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon.  He was a son of Geary Rice, who survives him, and is now the oldest man in the town, and will be ninety-four years of age on the thirtieth of this month.

Mrs. Sarah L. Cook Buell

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY,  December 23, 1886

As no obituary has appeared in this paper, of one in whom many of its readers felt a deep interest, a few words are now offered in memory of Mrs. S.L. Cook Buell, who died of cancer, November 12th, 1886, after nearly a year of most intense suffering, which was borne with her characteristic fortitude. In the absence of her pastor, Rev. L.C. Rogers, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes. A very comforting sermon was preached from the appropriate words, "I am now ready to be offered," etc.  Many of her friends here, being prevented by the extremely uncomfortable traveling from being present on that occasion, on the return of her pastor to this place, a memorial service was held in connection with the regular services of the Seventh-day Baptist church, of which Mrs. Buell had been for the last seven years a devoted and much loved member.  A tender and fitting tribute to her memory was offered, from the words, "The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance," after which several of those with whom she had for many years been associated in church relations, added their testimony of hearty appreciation of her earnest Christian life, especially in regard to her strong faith in God, and earnest labors for the salvation of souls.  Most of the churches in town were represented in this gathering of warmly attached friends of the deceased, which strongly betokened the general esteem in which she was held.  Without wishing to unduly eulogize the dead, it seems but just to recognize excellence of character attained, and wise in those who remain to emulate the worthy example found in so eminently useful a life.

Mary Ann Bullock

Sherburne News, November 14, 1891

Mrs. Mary Ann Bullock [widow of Rev. Daniel Bullock] died at her home below the village [North Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Monday morning, aged seventy-six years.  Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes Tuesday morning  Her remains were taken to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.  She was tenderly cared for during her last sickness by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Deming, and loving neighbors.  A sister, Mrs. Sweet, of Unadilla, and an only grandson were with her during the last days of her life.  surely a good woman has fallen and she will long be remembered for what she hath done.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1886

Married

SYMONDS - HORTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], De. 15th, by Rev. W.G. Partridge, Mr. Harvey Symonds to Miss Euphemia Horton, both of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY].

POWERS - SHELDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev Dr. Bradford, Mr. Byron E. Powers, of South Oxford, to Miss Jessie S. Sheldon, of Oxford.

BARBER - LAMB:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. C. Cooper, Mr. Benjamin Barber, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Triphenia Lamb, of McDonough.

BECKWITH - PIKE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. D. Burroughs, Mr. Otis Beckwith, to Miss Ella Pike, both of McDonough [Chenango co., NY].

WHITE - HAY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] Dec. 14th, by Rev. Dr. Brooks, Mr. James White of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Minnie E. Hay, of South Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY].

WATERS - BEARDSLEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, Mr. Elijah W. Waters of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Edna L. Beardsley, of Belden, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY].

YOUNG - THOMAS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7th, by Rev. A.H. Rogers, Mr. Herbert J. Young, to Miss Lydia C. Thomas, both of Greene.

PARSONS - WESTCOTT:  In Bainbridge, [Chenango Co., NY], DEc. 15th, by Rev. H.B. Cook, Mr. William H. Parsons, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Ellen M. Westcott, of Bainbridge.

COON - WILLIAMS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev. F.W. Townsend, Mr. William Coon, of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Carrie J. Williams, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].

TINKER - WALKER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev. L. Jennison, Mrs. Andrew L. Tinker, to Miss Nellie A. Walker, all of New Berlin.

FENNER - CHURCH:  December 9th, by Rev. W.J. Bridges, of Brooklyn, Mr. Arthur H. Fenner to Miss Kate Church, of South Orange, N.J., daughter of Hon. William Church, formerly of Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

Died

HALL:  At the residence of her father, Dr. C. M. Purdy, Dec. 21st, Kathleen Purdy [Hall], wife of Charles F Hal, aged 37 years.  funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at her late residence.

DAVIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, Mrs Sally Davis, widow of the late George Davis, aged 73 years.

BULLOCK:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Major Dyer D. Bullock, aged 63 years.

WILLCOX:  At the residence of D.A. Willcox, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Mrs. Alfred Willcox, aged 78 years and 4 months.

SUTTON:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 11th, Mr. Lorenzo D. Sutton, aged 80 years.

GROVER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, Mrs. Eunice Grover, aged 91 years.

CANNON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mr. Curtis O. Cannon, aged 70 years.

BOWERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. Gilbert Bowers, aged 60 years.

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 16th, Mr. Glover Ives, aged 81 years.

NELSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3d, Mr. David Nelson, aged 29 years.

ROSE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 6th, Mr. Oliver F. Rose, aged 60 years.

PECK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17th, Mr. Asahel Peck, aged 70 years.

RICE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21st, Mr. William D. Rice, aged about 57 years.

GRAY:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 20th, Mr. Alvin Gray, aged 79 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

BROWN:  In St. Louis, Mo. Dec. 9th, Mrs. Jennie Brown, formerly of North Pharsalia, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (July 27)

Dyer D. Bullock

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 18, 1886

Wednesday evening, another veteran of that grand army, that allied to the support of the nation in the dark days of the rebellion, received an honorable discharge and was mustered out.  At his home in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Capt. Dyer D. Bullock, departed this life, aged 62 years.  He was born in Norwich, Herkimer county, in 1824. He came of old revolutionary and Puritan stock.  His youthful days were passed upon the farm.  Prompted by ambition, when about sixteen he set out to acquire an education. through the aid of an elder brother, who was a Methodist clergyman and located in Delaware county.  He entered Delaware literary institute and pursued a course of study.  Among his classmates was a very slim young man, now known to fame as Hon William Murray, Jr., one of the justices of the supreme court. While in school, the anti rent troubles broke out in Delaware county, and he received his first lesson at war, for the pupils of the institute were enrolled into a military company and drilled in the manual of arms. They did not see much service, except that under the instigation of Cadet Bullock, when the drill master gave the command "load, take aim, fire"--the boys provided themselves with cartridges, did load, did take aim and did fire. The explosion which naturally followed nearly scared the drill master out of his wits.  In retaliation, he put the entire company under arrest, and instituted a court martial. As Bullock was the most tonguey  of the students, he was designated to conduct the defense. This he did claiming that the boys "simply obeyed orders."  His plea was successful and the culprits were acquitted, but admonished not to do so again.  From Franklin, young Bullock went to New York, where he obtained a position as teacher in the New York asylum for the blind. After successfully teaching three years or more, his health became delicate and under the advice of his physician he visited New Orleans.  Here he engaged in the book business most successfully.  In 1849 the California gold excitement broke out. the young bookseller caught the fever bad.  He heard that a company was organizing in New York to go to California by way of Cape Horn.  He immediately bought an interest in the company.  Inside of twenty-four hours, he disposed of his book store and had left New Orleans to join the California Argonauts. After an adventurous voyage around the cape, the gold seekers found their El Dorado. Bullock in a few years accumulated a large fortune, became the owner of much valuable real estate in Sacramento City and was appointed an associated judge of one of the courts.  In about '53 he returned to this state and located at Bainbridge [Chenango co., NY].  Soon after he was the nominee for assembly on the democratic ticket. The canvass he conduced was one of the most exciting in the history of the southern district.  His fame went abroad and thousands flocked to see the rich Californian.  But he was defeated at the polls.  Soon after this he returned to California, where he had the misfortune to lose considerable of his valuable property.  In 1862, when steps were taken to organize the 114th regiment, he enlisted company "H" and was appointed its captain.  While the regiment was encamped at Baltimore, Captain Bullock and his company were detailed to Marlborough, Maryland, to enforce order among the secessionists of that region  He sailed with his regiment to Louisiana and was appointed provost marshal of the district of Bayou des Allemandes.  In September, 1863, he resigned his commission by reason of ill heath. That same fall, he was elected member of assembly from Chenango county.  In June, 1864 he was appointed by President Lincoln captain and assistant quartermaster in the U.S. Army, and assigned to duty near New Haven, Conn.,  For the last ten years, Major Bullock has resided in North Norwich.  During that itme he has taken a lively interestin local, state nad national politics, being frequently the delegate to various republican conventions, advocated zealously the cause of the soldier and nearly every decoration day has appeared as orator.  In private life, he was a highly entertaining companion, a punctilious gentleman, and  a most agreeable, intelligent and interesting conversationalist.  he was an esteemed member of Smith post, G.A.R.  His funeral was attended Friday morning, from his late residence in North Norwich.  A large delegation of Smith post, G.A.R. was present. Rev. L.C. Hayes officiated. The burial took place at Bainbridge.  On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock memorial services will be held in the union church at North Norwich, Rev. L.C. Hayes and Dr. H.H. Beecher delivering funeral eulogies.

Kathleen Purdy Hall

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 25, 1886

Tuesday evening, Mrs. Kathleen Purdy Hall, wife of Charles F. Hall, and eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Purdy, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the residence of her parents, where she had been ill for many months.  A little over a year ago she was taken ill, and soon the anxious eyes of her friends detected sure indications that the dread disease consumption had fastened upon her. She was at her home with her husband in a distant state at the time, but was persuaded to return to the home of her parents for treatment and care.  She has been a patient sufferer for many months, bearing her burden with Christian resignation, and often expressing a desire to be at rest. All that the tender care of loving hands could do to alleviate her sufferings was done, but she gradually faded away and passed to rest on Tuesday, at the age of thirty-seven.  She was married to Mr. Hall in April, 1871, and nothing marred the serenity of their bright home until death marked the wife and mother for his own. She leaves a loving husband and two beloved children, the eldest a daughter aged twelve, and the youngest a son of ten years.  Her death is a terrible blow to her parents, husband, sister and children.  Their comfort must come from the knowledge that as her life was pure and bright so will her reward be in the world beyond the stars. The sympathy of the entire community will be with the sorrowing friends.

There is no death.  What seems is a transition

This life of mortal breath

is but a suburb of the life elysian

Whose portal we call death

But little can be added to the above which we take from the current issue of the Chenango Union.  Mrs. Hall was never strong, and that she has been apparently as well as she has, has been due to close watchfulness and care upon the part of herself and family.  During her residence in Norfolk, Va., she seemed to be in better health.  Soon after her removal to Evansville, Ind., nearly two years ago, a severe sickness developed the dread disease and when able she came home.  She visited the sea shore and the best medical skill was invoked in her aid but all to no purpose. She returned to her parent's home in this village where she spent her last days. For a few weeks she was able to be about, but soon the hand of disease became more marked and she was confined to the house and then to the bed. The best of care and treatment were bestowed to make comfortable her last days. Though in great sufferings at times she bore it patiently and without a murmur, and longing for the rest which she was sure death would bring.  Her warm hearted, genial and loving disposition was best known and appreciated in the home circle where her presence always brought sunshine and gladness, and it is in the home circle that her loss will be most seriously felt. the lonesomeness and grief of the husband and children, together with that of the parents and sister and other near relatives will be shared in a large degree by her great number of friends here as well as by others in Buffalo, Norfolk and Evansville, where she has resided at times, from all of whom will come that tender sympathy which lightens even the deepest sorrow.  Her funeral was largely attended this Friday afternoon from the residence of her parents, Rev. A.G. Upton of the Congregational church, of which she had been a member of many years, officiating.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 25, 1886
Married
ELLIOTT-CURNALIA:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at the home of the groom, Dec. 15th, by Rev. A.G. Upton, Edward Elliott and Miss Ella May Curnalia, all of this village.

Died
HALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of Dec. 21st, at the residence of her father, Dr. C.M. Purdy, Kathleen Purdy, wife of Charles F. Hall, of Evansville, Ind., aged 37 years.  [See obit above]

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 16th, Samuel G. Ives, aged 81 years.

Obituaries (July 26)

Rev. Daniel Bullock

Bainbridge Republican, September 5, 1879

Rev. Daniel Bullock, a well-known Methodist divine, who has preached many times in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity, died in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]  recently of cancer in the kidneys.  His remains were brought to this village Tuesday for interment. The funeral was largely attended at the Methodist church and the remains deposited in the Episcopal burial ground.  The Chenango County Baptist Association met at Oxford Wednesday of this week, and a large delegation from all parts of the county was present, and a very harmonious feeling was manifest. The dedicatory services of the church on Tuesday were very impressive, and the fine sermon of Rev. Patten of New York city was listened to with great interest.  On the afternoon of Tuesday Rev. Jabez Swan, a resident minister at Oxford over forty years ago, now a resident of New Lebanon, Ct. preached a very able sermon, which was thoroughly enjoyed by his old friends, as well as many new ones.  The full amount of the church indebtedness was raised, and all departed with the consciousness that a great good work had been accomplished.

Sherburne News, October 4, 1879

On Sunday morning Sept. 28, a Memorial service, commemorative of the life and service of the late Rev. Daniel Bullock, was held at the Union Church in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], where he has resided during the last few years of his life. There could be no more interesting and impressive evidence of the respect and affection of the people toward the deceased, than was demonstrated in the great solemn gathering of his friends in the town of his residence.  The desk and wall behind it were heavily draped in black, and the former appropriately decorated with vases of rare and beautiful flowers, showing, in some measure the appreciation by friends of the Christian virtues of their deceased pastor, as well as their sorrow for the sad dispensation which had called them together.  The services were opened with a voluntary upon the organ, followed with an appropriate quartette by members of the Norwich choir who had kindly consented to aid in that department of the memorial exercises.  This was followed by reading from God's Word, by the M.E. pastor, Mr. Albert Loomis, after which Rev. C.C. Williams invoked the Divine blessing.  After singing again, Rev. L.H. Kinn, D.D., commenced his sermon from the following appropriate test:  Philippians, 3:13--"But this one thing I do."  The distinguished gentleman delivered a most able and eloquent sermon, appropriate to the occasion using many clear and forcible illustrations, suited to the text, of the grand and honored success which has crowned the efforts of the class of one idea man, who had but one object in life, and to that was given their untiring and undivided attention; and occasionally referring feelingly to the life and service of the deceased, while in the ministry.  He compared Mr. Bullock's ministerial life with that of St. Paul; that since his early conversion, the many years of his life has been spent in successfully preaching the gospel; that he shone in the church as a light in the world, and held forth the word of life, in the circle in which he moved by an open profession of evangelical truth connected with a holy life.

After concluding his sermon, which was listened to with untiring attention, he read a historical memorandum of the deceased, which had bene prepared for the occasion.   The Rev. Daniel Bullock was born in Norway, Herkimer County, in the year 1806, his age at his death, 73.  At the age of 25 he experienced a miraculous conversion at Hancock. Soon after, seeing that he displayed the true missionary spirit, and became deeply interested in the salvation of other souls than his own he was licensed to exhort.  In the year 1836, he was ordained Deacon in New York City, by the bishop of the M.E. Church, and was subsequently admitted as member of the conference. Meanwhile he was married to Miss Mary Ann Johnson of Sidney.  He then resumed his labors in Tyringham, Mass., where he had preached during the preceding year.  In 1837 he went to Middletown, N.Y.  In 1838, to Charlotte; in 1839, to Deposit; in 1840, to Jefferson Circuit; in 1842, to Winham; in 1843, again to Middletown; and again in the year 1844, to Charlotte.  In 1845, his health gave way, and being unable to continue preaching he located in Sidney and followed his new vocation--farming.  Fourteen years after he sold his farm and moved to Bainbridge, where he entered in partnership with his brother, Capt. D.D. Bullock in the mercantile business, which business he followed for three years, occasionally preaching during the time.  In the year, 1862, he left this and bought a farm on which he spent three years of retired life.  In 1865-6, he preached in Triangle as a supply under Presiding Elder William Cobb of Oneida Conference.  In 1867-8-9, he resided in Greene, but meanwhile preached in Coventry.  Thence he went to Kings Settlement where he remained two years, supplying that and the charge in North Norwich. After that he took up his residence in the latter place, and continued to supply both places as before, it being the last work he done in the ministry.  having bought a small farm near the village, he devoted the last few years of his life at his home on the farm.  Since 1874, he had suffered from the effects of a cancer which caused his death. During the many years of ministerial work in the vineyard of his Master about five thousand souls have been converted under his powerful preaching--an average of one hundred a year.  Just before departing from this life, he said to friends who stood near his bedside, "that he disclaimed all merits of his own, and trusted in the merits of his Savior only."

Mr. King was followed by other eminent ministers from abroad, who devoted considerable time in giving to the life and service of the deceased the most glowing tribute that can be paid to departed worth, "That he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith."  Before services the members of the choir met to practice at the parlor of Per Lee Shaw where kind hospitalities were meted out to them.

[Compiler note:  Rev. Daniel Bullock, his wife Mary Ann Johnson, daughters Clarissa & Mary, and brother Dyer D. bullock are buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY.]

Dr. Andrew Baker

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1863

It is our melancholy duty this week to record the decease of Dr. Andrew Baker, one of our most highly respected citizens, and a physician and surgeon of deserved eminence in his profession.  He expired at his residence in this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday last, the 14th inst., aged 58 years.  Dr. Baker came to this village, from Steuben county, not far from 25 years ago, and through his talents and skill, aided somewhat by the friendship and patronage of the late Dr. Henry Mitchell, soon acquired a wide and successful practice.  He devoted himself exclusively and zealously to his profession, and throughout his life maintained a high rank among its members.  He was an amiable, generous, accomplished Christian gentleman, and dies universally esteemed and lamented.  he leaves a large family of children to deplore his loss.

George L. Rider

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1863

Death of George L. Rider:  This venerable and widely known citizen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] departed this life at his residence in this village on Sunday morning last, aged 71 years.  He was one of the early settlers of the place, and by his intelligence and enterprise, greatly contributed to its prosperity and growth. As the just reward of his integrity and exertion, he accumulated something more than a competence of this world's goods, and dies with the respect and attachment of his fellow townsmen, and of all who knew him.  Mr. R. was a prominent and active member of the fraternity of Masons, by whom his remains were consigned with appropriate ceremonies to the dust.

Sylvester Humphrey

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1863

The death of Sylvester Humphrey occurred at his residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th of November, aged 77 years, after a short but decisive illness.  Mr.  Humphrey came from Greene County to Guilford, nearly thirty years ago, and became identified with the building of the Oxford and Butternuts Turnpike Road, of which he at a later day became the sole owner.  He possessed to a marked degree sterling integrity, together with an indomitable fixedness of purpose, which characteristics attended every transaction of his life.  He early connected himself with the Democratic party, to the principles and interest of which  he ever maintained an undeviating adherence.  He had held the office of Supervisor of his town, as well as other minor offices, within the gift of his townsmen.  He lived to see grown to manhood a large and intelligent family, most of whom had became settlers in the distant South and West.

The Bullock Family

The Bullock Family
Author Unknown

Norway Tidings, May 1888 (2:5)

Daniel, William and Comer Bullock, brothers, came from England to R.I.  In 1801 Daniel came to Middletown, Delaware county, N.Y. with his family of one son, Jacob, and four daughters.

Jedediah Dudley was born in Ireland and came with his parents when seven years old to Conn.  He married a Miss Brockett, a relative of the Brocketts that settled in this county.  He was a sea captain.  His only daughter, Molly, married Samuel Todd, relative of the Todds that settled in Salisbury. They had a family of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters named John, Dudley, Lyman, Samuel, Bird, Darling, Isaac, Polly, Lucinda, Sally and Clara.  Mr. Todd and his family moved from Wallingford, Conn., to Middletown in 1801. The next year the daughter, Polly, then nineteen years old married Jacob Bullock, and within a few months after they came to Norway [Herkimer Co., NY].  We are not positive where they first located but think it was on the western borders of the town, perhaps within the present boundaries of Russia [Herkimer Co., NY].  A few years after they resided a mile west of Norway village on the State road. The latter part of their lives was spent on the farm now [in 1888] owned by this grandson, Charles B. Bullock.

Polly Bullock died August 14th, 1842.  Jacob Bullock died Nov. 24, 1854.  They and their two children that died young are buried in the Swezey cemetery in the town of Russia.

The family of Jacob and Polly Bullock consisted of fourteen children, of which twelve reached mature years. We give their name, date of birth, and mere outline of after history:

Elizabeth was born in 1803.  She married John Service in 1825.  She died in 1887, while visiting relatives in Delaware county, N.Y. and left no descendants.

Lyman was born in 1805.  He married Lucinda Bellinger in 1831; died in 1884 and left no descendants.

Daniel was born in 1807.  He married Mary Ann Johnson in Delaware county, where he died in 1879.

Seymour was born in 1809.  His first wife was Susan Service, his second Emily Service, widow of Geo. Service.  He is living [in 1888] at Prospect, N.Y., and has nine children living.

Jacob Jr. was born in 1811.  He married Harriet Edic in Delaware county, where he died in 1886.

Ira was born in 1813.  His wife, still living [in 1888], was Polly Hodge.  He died in Norway in 1884, leaving three daughters and two sons, Chester of Minn., and C.B. Bullock of this town surviving.

Polly was born in 1815, and died in 1819. 

Samuel was born in 1817.  He married Amanda Warren, and has resided in Minn. for about 30 years.  All his children living resided in the same state.

Charles Bradley and Frederick Mason, twins born in 1819, were named after Norway merchants.  The latter died in 1821.  Charles B. married Malvina Service and resides at Northfield, Minn.  They have one daughter living and married. 

Hiram G., was born in 1821, married Mary Dustin; has a large family, and lives in Western, Oneida county, N.Y.

Dyer Dudley, born in 1823, married Aria A. Kimball.  He died in 1887.

Mary A., born in 1825, married Alanson Parsell and is lviing in Oneida county, N.Y.  They have one son.

Wallace W., the youngest born in 1827, married Lydia Morse for his first wife, Laura Smith for his second and Mrs. Jane Wallace Netherway for his third.  He resides at Gray, this county.

Jacob Bullock was a cooper by trade, and his sons were born mechanics.  Jacob Jr., Samuel and Wallace were blacksmiths and fine workmen.  Daniel, Seymour, Lyman, Ira, Charles and Hiram were coopers.  Ira made the best butter tubs ever used in town.  Lyman lost an arm in middle life by the bursting of a gun while celebrating on Independence day.  Intemperance was the bane of his life.  The "Bullock boys" were all hardy men, working at various mechanical pursuits, and also farming to some extent.

Charles B. for a time engaged in merchandising.  They were a family noted for activity, energy and industry, and some of them possessed remarkable physical powers. An old resident, L.D. Gage, says that Daniel was the spryest young man he ever knew; that he could turn a summersault backwards with ease.  In the early years of dairying, old Mr. Bullock with one or more of his sons made cheese casks for the dairymen, going from house to house.

If prosperity depends on the accumulation of a large amount of property, we might say that the Bullock family were not specially successful; yet they were all good livers, and secured enough of this world's goods for comfort and independence.  Is not that enough?

In mental attainments they ranked above the average of Norway's early settlers.  Daniel became a Methodist preacher of fair ability and success, but of him and Jacob we know but little, as they left Norway in early life.

Seymour after conversion, felt impressed that he was called to preach, and realizing his lack of education, attended school one winter at Norway; several of his children being pupils at the same time.  We think John P. Griffin was teacher.  He became an acceptable and useful preacher of the Methodist church, and followed the work for many years.  Samuel was a local preacher at one time and for aught we know may be yet [in 1888].

Dyer was a man of fine appearance, pleasant address and marked ability.  In early manhood he was a Methodist clergyman for a time' at the breaking out of the war in 1861 he entered the service as captain.  In 1864 he was elected assemblyman from the second district of Chenango county.  The latter part of his life was clouded with domestic troubles.

Wallace W. was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, and came home on furlough to attend the funeral of his first wife.  Ira's son Chauncey died in the army.

Seymour's son, Miles Gaylord, became quite a noted clergyman. We believe he has now retired from the ministry and is reading law.  Another son Ephriam is a physician.

Elizabeth and Ira were Baptists, the other members of the family were mostly Methodists in religious sentiments.  Ability and intelligence is not always accompanied with steadfastness of purpose; a love of change was a prominent trait of this gifted family.

We will close our imperfect sketch with a current anecdote of Uncle Jake Bullock; After the birth of his twin boys he came to Norway village and going to Mason's store said "Squire Mason I had a singular dream last night.  I dreamed that I had named one of my boys Frederick Mason, and the other Charles Bradley."  Going across the way and finding Bradley he repeated his dream.  Of course the merchants "came down" handsomely and Uncle Jake returned home with a good assortment of infantile merchandise. Doubtless the dream was of the wide awake kind.