Vital Records, Chenango & Delaware Counties, NY, 1878 & 1820

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 23, 1878

Deaths

MOORE:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 21t inst., Mrs. Eliza Moore, aged 35 years.

HART:  In Burlington, Vt., March 19th, 1878, Mrs. Ester Hart, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and widow of the late James Hart.  

She was an exemplary member of the Congregational church, a true Christian mother and friend and died in the full hope of a blessed immortality.  Her text was selected from the Second Epistle of Timothy, fourth chapter, the seventh and eighth verses.

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Mrs. Ann R. Calkins, only daughter of William and Rachel Wilcox, was born in Lebanon, Madison County,  N.Y., Nov. 29, 1837.  Her father died three months previous to her birth and her mother, three years after, joined him in the realms above, leaving herself and an only brother (Charles Wilcox) with their grandparents (Champlin and Betsey Wilcox) who tenderly cared for them during the years of their childhood and with whom she always found a home until her marriage with Omer H. Calkins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 22, 1855.  In the year 1860, April 18th, she was baptized and united with the Baptist church of Earlville where she has ever been an efficient laborer both in the church and Sabbath school.  She was taken severely ill about the middle of January and for several days was very sick indeed, but was just beginning to convalesce when her father-in-law (Mr. Warner Calkins) was so suddenly killed.  This terrible shock, in her enfeebled condition, was followed by complete prostration of her nervous system, from which, with the best of medical aid, together with the closest and best care and attention that loving hearts and hands could give, she could not seem to rally sufficiently to combat with the fearful disease that was upon her, and early in the morning of March 1, 1878, her spirit passed gently away, without a struggle or a moan.

Mournfully we laid her low, / No more to see in life; / But tears will never cease to flow, / For the loved and darling wife.

A sister so loving and beloved, / Has linked herself with earth and heaven; / A friend so pleasant and so tree, / Can never be forgotten.

Mournfully it can but be, / To us who know our loss; / But joy, unmingled joy is her's; / So, patiently, we'll bear the cross.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 8, 1820

Marriage

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by A.D. Smyth, Esq., Mr Jeremiah Stilson, aged 72 to Mrs. McRay, aged 70.  

With equal virtue form'd and equal grace; / Her's the mild luster of the blooming morn, / And his the radiance of the risen day."

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 29, 1820

Death

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on the 11th inst. at the house of Solomon M. Sackrider, Mr. Matthew Valentine of Fishkill, Dutchess County [NY]

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 6, 1820

Death

At Arbor Hill [Albany Co. NY] on Friday last, in the 33d year of her age, Mrs. Charlotte Foote, consort of Col. Frederick P. Foote.  She manifested resignation to the will of God; suffered much and without a murmur and firm in the Christian faith she resigned her spirit into the hands of her redeeming God.

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, as they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them,"  Rev. 14:13

Drowned:  On the 20th ult. while bathing Josiah F. Webb of the town of Andes in this County [Delaware Co., NY] in the 23d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 20, 1820

Marriage

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening the 12th inst. Mr. Wllen Bisbee to Miss Zeruvie Gates.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 3, 1820

Marriage

At Arbor Hill [Albany Co. NY], on Friday the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. William Hutson to Miss Jennet Jamieson.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 31, 1820

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. Silas Spaulding, Mr. Martial Arnts to Miss Jemima Foote all of the same place.

Death

In th is town [Delhi Delaware Co. NY], on the 29th instant, Miss Lorana Mallory aged 21 years, only daughter of Mr. Oliver Mallory.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 21, 1878

Marriages

SAWYER - AYLESWORTH:  At the residence of the bride's father, John Aylesworth, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 20th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. William H. Sawyer of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Franc A. Aylesworth, of Norwich.

MANWARING - BEACH:  At the residence of John Conklin, Esq., in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, by N.T. Ferris, Esq. Mr. Myron Manwaring of Camillus, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] to Mrs. Maria Beach of Smyrna.

CRANDALL - PARKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, by Rev. H.P. Collin, Mr. Morillo E. Crandall of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah A. Parker of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

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BUELL - POLK:  In Washington, D.C. March 11th, by Rev. Father Boyle, Mr. Augustus C. Buell formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Madeline Polk, all of Washington.

Augustus C. Buell one of the editorial staff of the Washington Post and Capitol was on Monday of last week united in marriage to Miss Madeline Polk daughter of Col. Polk, Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, at the residence of the bride's father in that city.  The many friends of the bridegroom, in his old Chenango home, congratulate him and his bride, in their new relations.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 20, 1878:  From the Washington Post of March 12th, we glean the following in regard to the marriage of a former well-known resident of Norwich:  Mr. Augustus C Buell one of the editorial staff of the Post and Capital, was yesterday united in matrimony to Miss Madeline Polk, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Colonel Polk. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 18 Fifth Street, Capitol Hill, by the Rev. Father Boyle, in the presence of a few invited guests limited to those immediately attached by relation or friendship to the bride and groom.  Mr. Howard Carroll of the New York Times officiated as groomsman and escorted Miss Kittie Blair who supported the bride.  Mr. Buell's numerous journalistic duties will interfere with a contemplated tour, and he may be expected to resume the harness in a few days.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 23, 1878:  Don Piatt thus discourses on the marriage of Augustus Buell, a former Norwich boy:  It is our solemn duty to put to record the demise of Buell, bachelor.  Often threatened and narrowly escaping, he has at last fallen.  We may now pause before that majestic ruin whose frown terrified the glance its magnificence attracted. We have often consoled him in his hours of trouble. We went bail for him once and held ourselves ready to do so again.  And now a silver plate upon a front door, with the name of Buell thereon, is all that is left to his once jolly companions.  No more merry dinners, no more late suppers, gone the lobster salad and champagne, gone the terrapin, the canvas backs, the soft shells and deviled chops, at Chamberlains and elsewhere.

"He is gone from our gaze like a beautiful dream, / And we search him in vain where the chandeliers gleam.

Farewell the midnight stew, farewell the chops, / Farewell the clink of glasses and the cry / Of coming sir, that tells of swift relays / Of amusing viands and of rare old wines.

Farewell the merry jest and joyous laugh / That told the wine was in and wit was out / And oh farewell the midnight brawl, / In which the fistic art did furnish forth.

Impromptu fireworks in stupid skulls, / Needing a calcium light to see at all / Farewell the sweet Havana and the strong Key West. / Mixed drinks give way to agricultural tea / Our Buell's occupation is gone.

In other words, Buell is married.  We congratulate him in securing one of the sweetest, prettiest, most charming of ladies. And one can judge of her intellectual powers when one knows that she accepted a gentleman under that horrible hat, knowing that it covered one of the most brilliant journalists of the day.  May the life behind that front door be as peaceful as his life beyond his been stormy.  May no nauseous bill, no Zack Chandlars, no overcharged gass or stupid cooks, mar the sweet, even tenor of that domestic life.

Deaths

ROSS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, Mr. James M. Ross aged 53 years.

THOMPSON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Mrs. Julia A. Thompson, aged 27 years. 

SCOTT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 15th, Hannah Lavinia [Scott] wife of James Scott, aged 60 years.

MOORE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, March 17th, Sarah [Moore], wife of John A. Moore.

WHEELER:  At the residence of Mrs. W.W. Wheeler in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, Josephine S. [Wheeler] daughter of Benson H. and Olive C. Wheeler, aged 42 years 8 months and 4 days.

WINSOR:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, George Wetmore, only child of George L. and Getie Winsor aged 1 year and 5 months.

SIVERS:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Mr. Frederick Sivers aged 79 years, formerly of North norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HAND:  In New Lebanon, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] March 6th, Mr. George D. Hand, aged 34 years, brother of Dr. S.M. Hand of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, Mr. William Smith, aged 58 years.

We regret to learn, as we do from a correspondent, that William Smith, an old and respected resident of McDonough, expired at his residence in that place, on the afternoon of Thursday last, after a very painful illness of two weeks, although for the past two years his health had been failing.  Mr. Smith was born in the town of McDonough, October 26, 1819, and since then resided in that town, with the exception of four or five years at Cincinnatus, in his boyhood.  He was married to Maria Smith, February 27th, 1839, and his children, three sons and two daughters, survive him, all being present during his last days, to render care and assistance.  In politics Mr. Smith was a Democrat of the old school.  Never being absent on election day, he has always been one of the active men of his party, and nearly every year since his first vote was cast, he has been an officer in his town.  No man worked more zealously than he for his party, and in his death the people of McDonough and the democracy of Chenango sustain a great loss.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 20, 1878

Marriage

The venerable Jedediah R. Wheeler and wife passed the fifty-seventh anniversary of their marriage on Friday last.  It was made memorable by the assemblage of a number of valued friends, who cheerfully met at the old homestead and extended heartfelt congratulations and partook of the bounteous spread of refreshments.  It was an exceedingly pleasant gathering.  All will join in the wish that the worthy pair will live to enjoy many remembrances of their anniversary.

News Item

Joseph Doyle loves Mary Defoy and would gladly make her his wife, but Mary don't reciprocate the affection of the lovelorn Joseph to any great extent.  Joseph has pleaded his cause with Mary in the most pathetic manner, but she was callous to his entreaties and Joseph grew desperate.  On Thursday night last he held Mary's mother in his grasp for one square hour by the clock to make her promise to use her influence with Mary to induce her to wed him.  He might have held the old woman all night for ought we know had not Officer Gartsee arrived on the scene and sent him home.  Of late he has dogged the steps of Mary wherever she went and threatened to kill her and himself if she refused to marry him, for which threats Joseph is now under $300 bonds to keep the peace, and to annoy the lovely Mary and her mama no more.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 23, 1878

Marriages

SHERWOOD - ATHERTON:  At the Baptist parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, Nelson J. Sherwood of Gilbertsville, to Carrie A. Atherton of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

FIEAL - OCKERMAN:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. DeWitt C. Fieal of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Susan Ockerman of Greene.

BACKMAN - WHITE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] March 18th, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Phil Backman to Miss Ella White, all of Greene, Chenango Co.

CARPENTER - CHITTENDEN:  At the home of the bride by Rev. J.L. Race, February 21st, 1878, Mr. Nathan Carpenter of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anne E. Chittenden of Pleasant Mt.

CLOSE - BARBER:  At the residence of the bride's father, by Rev S Scoville, Allen Close to Miss Jennie Barber, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DIXON - MYERS:  In Mount Pleasant, Pa. by Rev. J.L. Rade, Mr. M.C. Dixon of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Annie Myers  of Hainsville, N.J.., a niece of the officiating clergyman. 

BROWN - SEARLE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by J.B. Robinson, Rector of St. Andrews Chruch, New Berlin, Mr. Lamont L. Brown of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ida F. Searle of New Berlin.

Deaths

BENEDICT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], March 18th, Mrs. Clarissa Benedict, relict of the late Luman Benedict, int he 83d year of her age.

WADE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, of diphtheria, Hattie [Wade] daughter of Martin Wade, aged 12 years.

HOLMES:  In New Woodstock at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Luther Hunt, March 13, 1878, Mrs. Lucy Holmes widow of Mr. Alvan Holmes, formerly of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], aged 83 years.

Our community was pained to learn on Monday last, of the death of Mrs. Maryette Walcott, daughter of David Babcock of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and wife of Leston Walcott of the same place.  She is spoken of as a lady of high attainments and a beloved wife.  During her useful life in this vicinity, deceased had endeared herself to all with whom she became acquainted by her pleasant intercourse with neighbors and friends to such an extent that her memory is cherished by the community in which she has lived.  In her womanhood she retained all those noble traits of character which endeared her to the friends of her youth, we remember her when a girl in social life, the example for all her young associates.  In the midst of her usefulness, she is taken away, and leaves a fond husband and a small child, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at the Free Will Baptist church, Rhode Island Settlement on Tuesday last, there was a very large attendance and the services which were conducted by Rev. G.R. Foster of Otselic, were of a most impressive character.  W.A.L.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 21, 1878

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], March 19, 1878, Abbie E. Hinds [Bailey] wife of Erwin H. Bailey and only daughter of Fayette Hinds in the 29th year of her age.

The deceased was a person of rare qualities of character.  Amiable and genial in her temperament, she was friends wherever she went and was greatly respected and loved by all who knew her.  Though quiet and retiring in her manners, she was positive in her influences for good and outspoken in what she believed to be the truth.  She found her highest duty and joy in helping others and wherever she thought she could be of any service, she went with undaunted spirit.  Stricken down in the very prime of womanhood it seems hard to lose her, but there will be comfort in the memory that though she did not live the full measure of life, she lived to some purpose and left behind her sweet influence that can never die.  May the Good Father in His infinite mercy comfort those who are bowed in grief and strengthen them to bear this great affliction.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 18th of bilious pneumonia, Smith J. Wilber in the 68th year of his age.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, Edward M. Hudson in the 55th year of his age.

In Tuscalon, March 9th, John Milks formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY], aged 44 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 13th, John Cook aged 69 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], suddenly March 4th, 1878, at her daughter's Mrs. J.W. Ball, Mrs. Susan S. Mott aged 81 years.  A good woman, a beloved mother is gone to her reward.

"Another hand is beckoning us, / Another call is given. / And glows once more with angel steps / The path which reaches heaven."

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 20, 1878

Deaths

A farmer residing in the town of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], by the name of Daniel D. Ingalls, was found dead in the woods about 8 o'clock, Wednesday evening the 6th.  He had been drawing hop poles with his team and his body was found close by his team by a boy living with his family who had become alarmed at the lateness of his return from the woods.  As found, it was apparent that he had been thrown from the load, striking on his head and breaking his neck.  

Alanson Briggs of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], died at his home in Clarksville [Alleghany Co NY], Feb. 23d.  He was 76 years of age and highly respected.  Mr. Briggs formerly lived in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  He built the house now owned by "Grundy" Sanderson.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, June 13, 1849

Marriages

At Westford on the morning of the 5th inst. by Rev. Cha's Wadsworth, Mr. A Beach Giles of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Harriet N. [Wadsworth] daughter of Rev. C Wadsworth, of the former place.

With the above notice we received a bountiful supply of the good things of this life.  May they enjoy uninterrupted happiness and the Beach be blessed with several tender buds of a numerous progeny.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the same day, by Rev. Mr. Pattengill, Mr. Ogden H. Eldredge of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. [Winsor] youngest daughter of Amos Winsor, of the former place.

We've had a perfect surfeit of cake this week.  We wish the newly married couple the continued happiness through life that they are at present enjoying.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. C.H. Harvey, Mr. Willard White of Ames [Montgomery Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Ann Duffin of this town.  May peace, happiness and plenty, crown them and theirs.

In Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] on the 5th inst., by Rev. D.T. Elliot, Mr. J.T. Crippen to Miss E.M. Thompson both of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Tuesday morning, the 5th inst. Dr. John W. Woodburn, aged 34 years.

Mr. W. was literally one of Cherry Valley's Sons, and one which she might well boast of and poorly spare.  Reared in our midst, at an early age he commenced the study of Medicine in the office of Dr. Whtie.  He passed the examination of the faculty with honors and receiving his diploma, opened an office in this village and commenced the practice of his profession to which he was devotedly attached.  By his skill and assiduity, he soon called around him a host of friends who will ever treasure up with gratitude the remembrance of one for whom the whole village mourns.  His heart was ever open to charity, and the needy sick of the village or vicinity never murmured while he was able to attend them. He has left a young and amiable wife, parents, and brothers and sisters to mourn his loss.  Requiescat in pace.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 29, 1878

Marriages

At the M.E. parsonage, Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. E.C. Herdman, Alton C. Jenks and Jennie A. Briggs, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] March 20, by Rev. S.J. Douglass, John Lewis and Della Johnson, both of Schenevus.

At the home of the bride's parents in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 20th by Rev. A.S. Clark, J. Kendrick Wilsey and Ella Brown.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Huntington Parish.

Another of our oldest citizens, Mrs. David Hayes has been called "To that bourne, from whence no traveller returns"  during the past week.  She was nearly ninety years old and had been a resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] for many years.

A little girl, eight years of age, a daughter of Sanford Boyce, of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], died on Sunday last, another victim of that dreadful disease, scarlet fever.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 10, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Delos D. Pier, Esq., Mr. Philip Smith to Miss Eliza Antis both of this town.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 4th inst. by the Rev. G. S. Boardman, Mr. Stephen Tilapaugh to Miss Phebe Jane Brown, both of Carlisle [Schoharie Co. NY].

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 9, 1820

Marriages

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Adam Doughlass to Miss Elizabeth Cowan.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. Thomas Latham to Miss Betsey Ballyanta.

Also, Mr. Andrew Johnson to Miss Mary Hamilton.

At Norwich, Chenango Co., [NY], Mr. John F. Hubbard, Editor of the Norwich Journal, to Miss Almyra Mean, daughter of Gen. Mead.

At Clinton, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] on the 7th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Davis, Mr. Lewis H. Redfield, editor of the Onondaga Register to Miss Ann Maria Tredwell daughter of Nathaniel Tredwell, Esq., of Plattsburg [Clinton Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 30, 1820

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Knight, Mr. Elkanah Sears son of the Rev. Mr. Sears of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Desire Phelps of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 3, 1820

Marriage

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wheeler, John C. Clark, Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Susan Maria Benjamin of the former place.

Death

On Friday the 31st ult. at Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY], Doct. Cornell Smith lately of Harpersfield, Delaware Co. [NY] and a member of the Delaware Medical Society.

News Item

About half past 5 o'clock on Friday morning the 7th inst., the inhabitants of this place [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] were aroused from their slumbers by the cry of fire, which proved to be the Court House and jail.  Our citizens immediately repaired to the scene of destruction, but such was the fury of the flames, it bursting out of the front and back part of the house with such a threatening aspect, that all attempts to save the building proved fruitless.  In a few hours it was burnt to the ground.  Fortunately for us the night was calm.  Had it been windy, other buildings must inevitably have shared the same fate.

What adds horror to the above we lament to state that a young man by the name of Abraham Coon perished in the flames.  He had been confined but three days before he met with this horrible death.  Accordingly to the sentence of a Court of Session in an adjacent town, for the trifling offence of stealing two yards of cloth.  The inhabitants, with every feeling which humanity could dictate, spared no exertions to extricate him from his awful fate, but all was in vain.  As soon as the flames were in a measure extinguished, search was made for the bones of the unfortunate man, and after removing the rubbish, part of his body was found on the bed of straw [unreadable].  All that remained was a small quantity of flesh upon his back, which is supposed to have been protected by the straw and dirt which surrounded it.

At the time this melancholy circumstance took place, no person resided in the house, save the unfortunate criminal.  And from all the circumstances, not the least doubt is entertained but what the fire originated in the prisoner's room.  On Saturday last, his mangled remains were interred in the village burying ground, with every mark of decency which unfortunate humanity claims.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 20, 1829

Death

At the residence of his son, in Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Daniel Mervin in the 74th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 25, 1820

Marriage

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hill, Mr. Joseph Tootbell to Miss Hannah Smith.

Vital Records, Binghamton Courier, October & November 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 1, 1845

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 22d, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Henry Mores of Albany [Albany Co. NY], and Miss Hannah Gretton of this village [Binghamton].

In Montrose Pa., Sept. 24th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert S Angell of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], and Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday the 24th Sept. Lucy Sophronia [Hotchkiss] daughter of G.W. Hotchkiss, Esq., aged one year and three days.  "In life or death the innocent are blessed."

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 8, 1845

Marriages

In West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] on the 23d Sept. by the Rev. Mr. Gregery, Oliver Hamilton, Esq. of Troy City to Miss Sarah S. Bowman of the former place.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by Samuel M. Hunt, Esq., Mr. William Miner to Miss Lucinda Wheeler all of Union.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst, Edward James [Heit] son of James Heit, aged 10 months.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 22, 1845

Marriages

At Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 20th Sept. last, by the Rev. J.M. Gaylord, Maj. D. Mersereau of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Christopher Mersereau of the former place.

In Dimock, Pa. Sept. 30th, by Rev. Wm. M. DeLong, Rev. O.G. Glumpstead to Miss Tyler both of that town.

Also by the same, Oct. 9th, Mr. James Cairns to Miss Elizabeth McElwee, both of Great Bend [PA].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 29, 1845

Marriages

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on Thursday evening, the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Peck, Mr. Elias W. Seymour of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Louisa L. Dodd of the former place.

At Great Bend, Pa., on the 8th inst. by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Thomas Hays of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Betsy Newman of the former place.

Deaths

At the Binghamton Hotel in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday night of last week.  Mr. William Thomas aged about 65.  Mr. Thomas was a native of Wales and late a resident of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] from which place he was removing with his two sons to Carbondale Pa.  They arrived here on Saturday evening, Mr. T. being apparently in good health.  On Monday morning he was taken in an apoplectic fit, which thus suddenly terminated his mortal career.  He was, as we are informed, a respectable man and a member of the Baptist Church in Utica.

Suddenly in Newark, Tioga Co. N.Y. on the 22d inst. Rev. Caleb Whiting, late of the town of Virgil, Cortland Co. [NY], aged 61 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 5, 1845

Marriages

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 30th by Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Elkanan Pierce of Lisle [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Catharine Colier of Conklin.

In Union [Broome Co. NY] October 29th by S.M. Hunt Esq., Mr. Robert Hatfield to Miss Sarah Ann Stimpson all of Union.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 12, 1845

Marriages

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Thursday the 6th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Calvin Shepherd of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Bullock.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Mr. Morgan L. Wood to Miss Sarah Norton all of Conklin.

In Clinton Dutchess County [NY], on the 27th inst. by Daniel H. Schultz Esq., Mr. John F.B. Stoutenburg to Miss Maria [Conger] daughter of Benjamin Conger Esq., both of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 19, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. T.M. Pearne, Mr. Samuel Shaw to Miss Catharine C. Quick, all of this place.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 16, 1878

Marriages

TALBOT - EGGLESTON:  At the residence of the bride's parents, March 6th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. Marcelius M. Talbot of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Velma Eggleston of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

TARBELL - TALBOT:  At the residence of Fred Eggleston, Triangle [Broome Co. NY], March 6th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. Frank Tarbell of Hunt's Corners [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss Mary Talbot of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

McKARIE - GRISWOLD:  At Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. O.M. martin, Mr. Francis M. McKarie to Miss Libbie Griswodl, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

McBIERNY - TICKNOR:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 31st [sic] by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, Mr. H.J. McBierny of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Libbie Ticknor of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

THOMPSON - WEDGE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 6th by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Eugene Thompson to Miss Sarah Wedge, all of Greene.

LAW - BROWN:  At the parsonage, by Rev. Jos. Clement, on the 12th, Mr. Geo. M. Law and Miss Deette A. Brown all of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]

PRICE - MAXSON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 6th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. George H. Price of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Anna F. Maxson of DeRuyter.

HILL - PRICE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 6th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Lafayette M. Hill and Miss Amelia E. Price all of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HAND:  In New Lebanon, Columbia N.Y., March 6, Geo. S. Hand brother of Dr. S.M. Hand of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 34 years.

MAXSON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, of consumption, Charles P. Maxson, formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, aged 36 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriage

GROVER - MILLER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27, by Re.v N.J. Hawley, Mr. James D. Grover of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Zana J. Miller of New Berlin.

Death

The Late William Beardsley (d. Jan. 20, 1878):  His moral character was unblemished, his uprightness and integrity known to all among friends and neighbors, none more esteemed for those qualities which win and retain respect and affection.  He was a well taught and thorough mathematician, a fact for which many Professors and students can vouch.  He was a welcome inmate, honored and beloved in the homes of his children, and since his own was broken up, spent his time among them.  For the last four years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Silas Rogers, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  In early life he was a Baptist, later he belonged by conviction to those styled liberal Christians, believing that all will be finally restored and saved.  In many conversations with his daughter, one truth ever seemed prominent - salvation in and through Christ the Redeemer and Saviour. Till within a year or two his mental faculties remained undimmed, but his years were long past the allotted span, and slowly yet surely, he yielded to the fiat of the destroyer, and after three or four weeks sickness he died Jan. 20th and is laid among those who preceded him to rest.  "And so, God giveth his beloved sleep."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 14, 1878

Marriages

WINDSOR - IRELAND:  At the home of the bride March 6th, 1878, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Dellavan S. Windsor of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma J. Ireland of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

AUSTIN - MATHEWSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, at the home of the bride by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Alexander Austin to Miss Flora Mathewson, both of Masonville.

Deaths

CASHMAN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March -?- 1878, Tinnie Lee [Cashman] only son of Timothy and Eliza Cashman, aged 3 years 4 months.

PIERCE:  March 1st at North Sanford [Broome Co. NY] James Pierce, formerly of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] aged 76 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriages

BEAMAN - CORKER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, by Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Fabius, Rev. I.H. Beaman of Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie Corker of Lincklaen.

CAUSDELL - HYDE:  In Vineland, N.J., Feb. 23d, by Rev. Mr. Pullen, Mr. Walter M. Caudell by the Clayton Dollar Weekly to Miss Julia M. Hyde, daughter of O.R. Hyde of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

BURTCH - BURTCH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Eliel Burtch of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Helen C. Burtch of Afton.

BLAKESLEE - WRIGHT:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. William H. Blakeslee of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Myrtle E. Wright of Afton.

BREED - BROWN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. George T. .Breed to Miss M. Cornelia Brown, both of Pharsalia.

GILBERT - HOLL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Park H. Gilbert of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Holl of Lincklaen.

Deaths

WILLCOX:  At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merritt, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 6th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, widow of the late Whitman Willcox, aged 78 years and 10 months.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, widow of the late Whitman Willcox, died of pneumonia, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merrit, in this village, in the seventy-ninth year of her age.  Years ago, the Willcox farm, on the east side of the river, south of this village was well known and the doors of its hospitable mansion were always open, and friends and neighbors received a cordial welcome.  Soon after the death of her husband, which occurred in August 1845, deceased left the farm, which passed into other hands and she has since made her home with her children, respected and beloved by all.  She leaves surviving her seven children:  Mrs. S.S. Merritt of this village; Mrs. E.B. Smith of Washington; Whitman, Bradford B. and Charles of Earlville, Gurdon of Washington, and Eli H. of Nebraska.  Her funeral was attended on Friday afternoon.

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BENEDICT:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, Mrs. C.M. Benedict, aged 81 years.

BAKER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, Mrs. Lucinda Baker, aged 86 years.

TRUMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th of apoplexy, Miss Mary E. Truman, aged 46 years.

BEARDSLEY:  Mr. William Beardsley was born in Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont, May 13th, 1793.  He went as a soldier from Vermont in the war of 1812, first by draft, afterward by enlistment, and remained until the close of the war.  He was in the naval engagement on Lake Champlain between Commodore McDonough and Commodore Downie, and after the surrender went on board the vessel on which Commodore Downie was killed, saw the rigging all cut in pieces and all the ghastly and harrowing sights consequent upon such combats.  At the age of twenty-three, he married Anna Maria Catlin, a native of Canada.  They came immediately to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], then a new country much of it a wilderness and ever since, in or near, it has been his home.  Of the twelve children of this marriage, seven are living.  For the last four years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Silas Rogers in Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  Till within a year or two his mental faculties remained undimmed, but his years were long past the allotted span and slowly, yet surely, he yielded to the fiat of the destroyer, and after three or four weeks sickness, he died January 20th, and is laid among those who preceded him to rest.  Times

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WIRE:  Our Pitcher correspondent furnishes us with the following particulars of a sad and fatal accident which occurred in the town of Taylor, Cortland County [NY], something like a mile from the village of Pitcher, on Thursday of last week:

"On Thursday afternoon of last week, Martin Wire, and his son Willie [Wire] of Taylor, were at work in the sugar bush.  Rev. Mr. Salisbury made them a social call and while there they amused themselves by shooting for a time at a target.  Willie went up on the side hill some fifty feet from the boiling place, requesting Mr. Salisbury to load the rifle in his absence.  Mr. S. sat down on some wood, holding the gun between his knees, the breech resting on the ground, muzzle pointing upwards.  In adjusting the cap, the rifle was discharged, the ball passing over the beam of the sugar house and entering Willie's head just above and back of the ear, breaking the skull on the opposite side, but not passing through the skin.  The lad lived until Friday morning, although unconscious, when life ceased. The funeral was attended by a very large and sympathetic assemblage, and all shed tears of sorrow.  Willie was the only child of Mr. Wire, aged fourteen years.  No words can describe the feelings of Mr. and Mrs. Wire, nor those of Mr. Salisbury."

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BOYDEN:  North Pharsalia, Chenango Co. NY:  Another flower has been cut down in the fullness of bloom and a tiny bud, having been delicately placed within the beautiful leaves, dropped its head submissively, in unison with the mother parent, to an unseen Power.  About one year ago, the oldest daughter of Mr. Calvin Frink girded the bridal robes about her and was united in marriage with Murray Boyden.  Last Saturday her remains were wrapped in her bridal robes and with her infant upon her bosom, were buried.  The funeral was largely attended. The friends have the sympathies of the community.  Eld. John Barr, of Otselic, preached a very appropriate and effective sermon at the obsequies.

INGAL:  Daniel D. Ingal, a farmer living near Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], was killed on Wednesday of last week by a load of hop poles falling upon him while he was hauling them to his yard.  His neck was broken.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 13, 1878

Death

On Sunday the 3d inst. the remains of Lyman Ingraham, a highly respected citizen of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co. Y] were interred at Coventry Cemetery [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847, 1849 & 1878

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 3, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego  Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bartlett, Henry S.  Hubby to Sarah Hutchins, all of this place.

In Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 23d ult. by the Rev. A. E. Campbell, Andrew H. Todd to Henrietta J. [Alma] daughter of Walter Alma.

In Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. J.J. W. Philips, Sylvester Lyman of New York to Elvira Goodyear of the former place.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th ult. by the Rev. Mr. North, James Young of Warren, Herkimer County [NY] to Amma O. Gilchrist of the former place.

In Albany, [Albany Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by the Rev. E. Armitage, Davis Batesu of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to Sally Diefendorf of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY].

 Fairhaven, Mass., on the 16th inst. by the Rev. J. Roberts, James O. Morse of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. nY]  Miss Georgia A. Whitwill of the former place.

Deaths

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Aida Jane [Worden] wife of Moses Worden, aged 27 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the wwd ult. John R. Bowdish aged 63 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th ult, LKouise [Engle] wife of Martin Engle, aged 31 years.

In the above place, on the 21st ult. Mrs. Elizabeth [Henry] wife of the late Wells Henry aged 87 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 6, 1849

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 31st ult., John Nearing to Miss Hannah S. Candall.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. Samuel Kimball to Miss Jane Nailor.

Deaths

In Scott, Cortland County [NY] very suddenly on the morning of Wednesday the 9th ult., Mr. Albigence Waldo int he 65th year of his age.

Mr. Waldo was a native of Pomfret, Ct., and was born Jan. 29, 1785.  He was left an orphan at the age of nine years, consequently, was left alone on life's tempestuous sea at that tender age, without chart or compass to guide him into a peaceful harbor.  When he had reached a sufficient age, he went to a trade and at the expiration of his apprenticeship he commenced the study of medicine.  At the age of 21 he sailed to Paris for the purpose of visiting the French Hospitals, during which tour he suffered shipwreck.  Having married in 1813 he took up his residence in Cherry Valley, Otsego County [NY] where he remained 20 years. He was in that village, a proprietor of a very extensive cabinet and chair manufactory and a practitioner of medicine, which latter was attended with great success.  In the spring of '33 he removed to Scott, Cortland County [NY] where he retired on a farm.  He continued in the enjoyment of the religion which he professed to the last and died in the triumphs of the Christian faith.  Rochester Christian Adv.

In East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st ult, Mr. Gabriel Dutcher, aged 66 years.

In West Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. James Edward Fitch aged 2 years and 27 days.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th ult. Henry Bovear aged about 35 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th ult. Mr. Peter Butler aged 42 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 22, 1878

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], March 13 at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. E.O. Herdman, Wm. S. Andrews of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Aggie S. Rowe of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] March 10 by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, Jackson Mayse of Delhi, and Miss Maggie Kent of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY].

At the Presbyterian parsonage, Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.M Chase, Charles D. McCormack and Helen Utter both of Worcester.

Deaths

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] March 19, William Northcott aged 77 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 19  Smith J. Wilber.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] March 13, John Cook aged 69 years.  Mr. Cook was one of the Directors of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad.  His funeral on the 15th was attended by Directors Sherman, Harder and Westover.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 6, Edward M. Hudson aged 55 years.  He married Elizabeth Deitz of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY[ and leaves five children.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] March 18, Abbie E. Hinds [Bailey], wife of Erwin H. Bailey in the 29th year of her age.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], 17th inst. N. Adellia Hoibbs aged 55 years.

Philetus Smith, living near Noblesville [Otsego Co. NY], was found dead in his bed on the morning of March 6th.  It is supposed he died in a fit.  He was sixty-eight years of age.

Ouleout, Delaware Co. NY:  The funeral services of BennyAnderson aged three years, who died with scarlet fever, were held at the M.E. church on the 7th.  Last Thursday the funeral of a younger child of the same family was held at the same place.  They were children of Warren Anderson.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1819 & 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 6, 1819

Deaths

At his seat on Long Island, in the 80th year of his age, Samuel Jones, Esq. formerly of the City of New York.  He was the first Comptroller of the State under the new organization of the Treasury and for several years a Senator in our Legislature.

In York District (S.C.), Mr. William Henry in the 104th year of his age.  He was a native of Ireland and emigrated to America in 1733.

At New York, Mr. Anson Clark ae 23 years, formerly of Delaware Co. [NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 14, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], March 9th, Annie May [Westlake] daughter of Dr. J.A Westlake, aged 2 years 4 months and 2 days.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], March 10th, Jennie M. [Pier] daughter of George Pier, aged 7 months.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 23d, '78, Alanson Briggs aged 76 years, formerly of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] March 3d, Sam'l Van Schaick aged 50 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, Lucretia [Sharp] wife of Orrin Sharp, aged 78 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 3d, Sterling W. [Howard] only child of Chas. and Lucy Howard, aged 9 months.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], March 9th, Mrs. Eliza Bailey formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] aged 64 years.

At Flatbush, L.I., March 8th, '78, Minnie Newton [Bartlett] wife of Homer L. Bartlett, M.D. and eldest daughter of Floyd and Amelia Bailey of New York.

George H. Marvin died at his late residence in his native village of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday, March 6th in the 44th year of his age.  For several years his health has been feeble, yet he has been an active, energetic and influential man.  For 25 years a prominent member of the M.E. Church, his consistent Christian character and conduct have rendered him a great blessing to the church and world.  He was a man whose stern integrity and conscientiousness won for him the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.  Brother Marvin was a man who dared do right, irrespective of party or other interests and his name and character will long survive him with increasing admiration.  In his removal our village has sustained a great loss.

The little three-years-old son of Orville Coats of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] fell from the 2d story of a dwelling to the sidewalk in Albany on the 3d inst, was taken up insensible and died soon after.  The little one was brought to Cherry Valley for interment.

Dr. A.C. Bunn of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] went as Physician to the Episcopal mission at Wuchang, China, about four years ago.  In a recent letter to his relatives in Otsego, he spoke of his wife's health as not being very good and also intimated an intention to return home at no distant day.  Last week they received a letter from Bishop Williams quoting a telegram from Wuchang, announcing the death of Mr. Bunn.  It is a question whether Doctor or Mrs. Bunn is meant, and for the present a double sorrow attaches to the intelligence.  More definite intelligence is daily expected.  Doct. Bunn has accomplished much good in his position during the time he has filled it, and his many friends here will learn of this sad news with the most sincere regret.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriage

Feb. 28:  At the residence of the bride's parents in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Blanchard, Miss Matilda Gardiner to Lee Gillett of New Lisbon.

May the graces be combined in the charming wife, / While the poets sing of their perfect life; / Crowning their future with success, / Perfect peace and happiness.

Deaths

March 6:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Philetus Smith, aged 68 years.

March 8:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], of pneumonia, Mr. Elijah Tracy aged 70 years.

Mr. Elijah Tracy, an old and respected citizen of this town, died at his residence on Friday, 8th inst., aged 70 years.  Thus, one by one are our fathers passing away.  The month of March seems to be a fatal time for the aged.  The funeral exercises were held at the Baptist Church last Sunday.

March 11:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Andrew Swarthout aged about 78 years and 10 months.

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March 6:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. David E. Whitcomb, aged 77 years and six months.

Last Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m. after an illness of six days, Mr. David E. Whitcomb died.  Mr. Whitcomb was born in the town of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], August 31st, 1800, in which town he lived until about eighteen years ago, when he purchased the Jacob K. Lull farm, where he resided till the day of his death.  During a married life of over fifty-seven years, he and the companion of his youthful days, about his own age (who, at the time of his death was, and is yet, confined to her bed with the same disease that ended his days - pneumonia; consequently she could not see him), had raised a family of eight children - five daughters and three sons, all grown to men and women; all of whom were permitted to be around his bedside and administer to his wants.  D.E. Whitcomb was a man beloved by his family, much respected by his neighbors and fellow townsmen and by his brethren in the Baptist Chruch regarded as an earnest, consistent Christian, having been a professor of religion for more than sixty-seven years.  He was baptized in 1816 but found his Saviour when only nine years of age and from that time to his death had strong faith in the religion of Jesus Christ. A large circle of relatives and friends mourn his death.

His funeral was attended at the Baptist Church last Saturday, at which time a large congregation of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to a departed friend.  His pastor, A.S. Hobart, assisted by the Rev. Hobart Cooke, Rector of Zion Chruch, officiated.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 13, 1820

Marriages

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th Dec. last by the Rev. Mr. Fenn, Mr. Isaac Wilcox to Miss Harriet Dayton.

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. O. Mack, Mr. James Treadwell to Mrs. Catharine Ellarson widow of the late Wm. Ellarson, of Broome, Schoharie County [NY].

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Seth Williston of Durham, Green Co. [NY], Mr. Abraham C. Bogardus of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Fanny M. Pendell of the former place.

On the 5th inst. by H.R. Phelps, Esq., Mr. John Maxwell to Miss Malinda Chase daughter of W. Chase, Esq. both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Ithaca, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 21st of Dec. last, Mr. David B Beers formerly and for many years a respectable merchant of this County [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 27, 1820

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Scoville, Mr. William Baker aged 67 years to the widow Elizabeth Braughton, aged 61.

On the same evening, by H.R. Phelps, Esq. Mr. Anson Tiffany to Miss Polly Rich of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Scoville, Mr. John W. Denniston of Cairo, Green Co. [NY] to Miss Phoebe Heath.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. William Bakeley to Miss Polly Cooley.

In Roxbury [Albany Co. NY], Mr. Liberty Preston to Miss Betsey More.

Also, Mr. Jacob Keator to Miss Betsey Smith.

Also, Mr. Henry Leonard to Miss Huldah Hull.

Death

It is our melancholy task to record an accident the most afflicting and heart-rending by which a young man in the vigor of life, who had, by his affectionate disposition, amiable deportment, and virtuous conduct, endeared himself to numerous connections and friends was suddenly taken from time into eternity.  In the forenoon of Tuesday the 11th instant, William Augustus Morris aged twenty-three years, son of General Jacob Morris, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], was engaged in cutting and thawing the ice from a water wheel in the bark mill owned by him and his brother, Jacob, and after having effected his object, it is supposed he hoisted the gate and stepped upon one of the buckets to aid in starting the wheel, when it moved with more ease than was expected, by which he lost his balance and was precipitated into the wheel and instantly killed, a bucket having struck him near the shoulders and literally smashed him against the bulk head.  From the time he procured the hot water at his boarding house, till he was found by his brother, could not have exceeded thirty minutes, and it is probably he had not been within the wheel half that time, yet the vital spark was wholly extinguished.  There can be no doubt but his death was instantaneous, as it is said the distance between the bucket and bulkhead does not exceed two inches.  Notwithstanding the confinement of his breast and shoulders within so short a compass, yet apparently there was not a bone broken and the only bruises upon his body were found upon his breast and back.  On Thursday at 3 o'clock, he was committed to his mother earth, in the family burying ground attended by a vast concourse of relatives, friends and acquaintances, who had assembled at the mansion of his father, to perform the last sad offices to the body of him who but lately was full of life and vigor, animated, social, friendly.  

This is indeed an awful calamity.  A young man, surrounded by prospects the most flattering, on whom parental love had showered its blessings and brotherly and sisterly affection concentered, so suddenly cut off as a "encumberer of the ground". is an affliction too cutting and heart riving to admit of consolation. Still it is from our Heavenly father, whose "ways are past finding out," and submission to the dispensations of his providence is enjoined as a duty.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 10, 1820

Marriages

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Captain Daniel Bush of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Silliman of the former place.

At the same place by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Richard Peters, jun. to Miss Polly Wilcox.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 16th Sept. last Mr. John Russell to Miss Catharine Tholborn, daughter of Mr. Aaron Tholborn.

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Scofield, Isaac Higley to Miss Phoebe M. Johnson daughter of William Johnson, Esq., of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 24, 1820

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, Mr. Daniel Blair to Miss Sally M. Maxwell.

In Roxbury [Albany Co. NY] by the Rev O Mack, Mr. Garret H. Tenbrook to Mrs. Lois Sears.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY, 1845

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 2, 1845 

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Samuel R .Meredith of Carbondale, Pa., to Miss Betsey R. Russell of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 23, 1845

Marriage

On Thursday morning, 17th inst., by the Rev. D.D. Gregory.  Mr. E. O'Mera Goodrich, junior editor of the Bradford (Towanda) Reporter, to Miss Susannah O'Harra of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening the 13th inst., Mrs. Currance [Ward] wife of Calvin Ward, aged 37 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, July 30, 1845

Marriage

In Plymouth, Chenango County [NY], on Tuesday the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Lawton, Mr. C.H. Crosby, merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ruth R. Per Lee daughter of Walter Per Lee, Esq. of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 13, 1845

Death

At Nineveh [Broome Co. NY], on the 15th inst. after a protracted illness of five years, Edgar [Edgerton] son of Hial and Lydia Edgerton, aged fifteen years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 20, 1845

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] very suddenly on Sunday last, William Wallace Peabody aged about twenty years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 10, 1845

Marriage

In Montrose Pa., on the morning of the 28th ult., by Eld D. Dimock, Luther Radger Esq. of Harpersville, Broome Co. N.Y., and Mrs. Betsey D. Avery of the former place.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. James Smead aged 71 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1878

Marriages

BETTS - SINES:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Wm. H. Betts of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emogene Sines of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

CRANDALL - CROZIER:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Frank Crandall and Miss Fannie Crozier both of Norwich.

MERRILL - WALLS:  At Milwaukee, Feb. 25th, '78, at the bride's Father's by the Rev. Edward Ellis, Fred A. Merrill to Ida Belle Walls.  Both of Milwaukee [WI].

Deaths

BILLINGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Mrs. Nellie [Billings] wife of Charles Billings, aged 44 years.

SKILLMAN:  In Zumbrota, Minn., Feb. 23d, Delbert [Skillman] twin brother to Lambert Skillman, and son of John and Clarinda Skillman, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 9 years and 10 months.

BOYDEN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], March 6th, Ann Eliza [Boyden] wife of Murry Boyden, aged 16 years and four months.

WILLCOX:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merritt, March 4th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, wife of the late Whitman Willcox, aged 78 years and 10 months.

LYON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Freddie [Lyon] son of G.W. and Frances Lyon, aged 4 years 11 months and 2 days.

With God a dear one reigneth, / And beckons you away / To plains where a spirit gaineth / Bright views of heavenly day. / There smiling at the glory / Of that bright and happy place / Your loved one sings the story / Of pure, redeeming grace.

News Item

Albert P. Benedict who was committed to the Cortland County jail last week in default of $600 bail, for having more wives than the law allows, was on Wednesday brought before Judge Smith, of Cortland, on a writ of habeas corpus, who ordered his discharge from custody.  It appears that Benedict was married to a Mrs. Borden of Norwich in 1860 and lived with her several years, raising a family of three children.  Last summer he discovered that her first husband was not dead, and this caused him to leave her.  He went to Cortland and soon married a Miss VanBuren, a very respectable young lady, with whom he lived until arrested on charge of bigamy, preferred by his first wife last week.  prisoner's counsel insisted that the marriage between the prisoner and Mrs. Broden was absolutely void and that therefore the crime of bigamy had not been committed.  Decision was rendered as above stated.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 6, 1878

Deaths

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Clarissa Benedict took place on Saturday, from Christ's church.   Mrs. B. was a sister of Samuel A. Smith and was the last of that generation.  Her death occurred in Afton Feb. 28th and her age was 81 years.

The little four months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Brown died on the 23d ult.  It was an only child and dearly beloved and will be missed.  None but the mother can know how much.  They have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends.

"She is not dead, the child of your affection, / But gone unto that school / Where she no longer needs your poor protection, / And Christ himself doth rule."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 7, 1878

Death

In Barker [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mrs. Sally Eldredge, aged 78 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 9, 1878

Marriages

GRAVELDING - BRINON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Joseph Gravelding to Miss Emily Brinon, all of Sherburne.

COSSETT - BERRILL:  At Grace Church, Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 19th, by Rt. Rev. D.T. Huntington, D.D., Rev. Frederick B. Cossett of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Minnie [Berrill] daughter of Richard Berrill, of Waterville.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriage

Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], Our friend and neighbor Mr. Elial Birch has again taken unto himself, according to Divine Instructions, a wife.  He was married to a Mrs. Birch of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday of this week.  We wish the newly married couple much success and that their lives may glide on in one continual happy summer of wedded bliss.

Death

The remains of Mrs. Patchin were brought to this place for interment on Saturday of last week, from her late residence in Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].  She was formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 7, 1878

Marriages

DAVIS - BABCOCK:  In Deruyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Franklin P. Davis to Miss Ella C. Babcock all of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

PHELPS - DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Charles W. Phelps of Beaver Dam, Schuyler Co. N.Y. to Miss Clarinda Davis of Lincklaen.

RORAPAUGH -DWIGHT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. J. Rorapaugh of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie M. Dwight of Cincinnatus.

BENNETT - ELMENDORF:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d, by Rev. J.M. Clarke, Mr. Alfred A. Bennett of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary L. Elmendorf of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

SMITH - JOHNSON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 13th, by Rev. L.H. Halsey, Mr. Frank L. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss C.M. Johnson of Farmer Village, N.Y. [Seneca Co.].

ELWOOD - FERGUSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 21st by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. Solomon A. Elwood to Miss Jennie E. Ferguson.

New Berlin, Chenanog Co. NY:  We can report two weddings which occurred last week.  Mr. J.H. Bell of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss M.E. Jeffrey youngest daughter of Prof. G. Jeffrey were married February 26th.  About forty guests were witnesses of the pleasant event.  "Maime" received many fine presents, as well as an excellent husband.  She is worthy of all.  Mr. Bell and His bride left the same day for a visit among friends.

Another wedding occurred on the evening of February 27th at the residence of John Miller of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].  Mr. James Grover and Miss Lany Miller were married by Rev. N.J. Hawley. The bride received several nice presents from friends and relatives among them was a gold watch and chain, valued at about one hundred dollars.

Deaths

BUTTS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 5th, Georgie [Butts] son of Daniel G. and Susan Butts aged 4 years.

INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. Lyman H. Ingraham aged 52 years.

RAY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. James Ray aged 83 years.

STEERE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, Rev. Cyrus Steere aged 76 years.

RATHBONE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Pearl [Rathbone] daughter of Ansel and Bessie Rathbone.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1878:  A little daughter of A.J. Rathbun died very suddenly a few days since.  They had returned from a visit and Mrs. R. laid the child down while she started the fire.  It died in a few moments.

RICE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st, Hannah [Rice] wife of Stillman Rice, aged 77 years.

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Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Feb. 28, 1878:  Mr. Orrin Gridley, living about two miles north of here [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], met with a shocking accident on Saturday last by which he lost his right hand.  As we learn the particulars, Mr. Gridley was engaged at his barn cutting feed in a horsepower cutter when the fingers were caught by the knives of the machine and before he could extricate them, his hand and arm were drawn in midway to the elbow, cutting them in slices and dropping on the floor.  Through the presence of mind of a lad present, the machine was stopped and Mr. G. succeeded in releasing his arm and going to his house when the frightful hemorrhage was arrested.  Drs. Spencer of our place and McFarland of Oxford were immediately summoned and proceeded to amputate the arm below the elbow.  At this writing Mr. G. is as comfortable as could be expected.

We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Orrin Gridley of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], whose shocking accident we mentioned in our last issue. it having taken place just a week after the accident, on Saturday last.  Fears were entertained from the first of his recovery, owing to the great shock to his nervous system, as well as loss of blood and superadded to these erysipelas set in, finally terminating in gangrene and death.   Mr. Gridley was an old resident of that town and will be missed among its farmers and businessmen.  He was about sixty years of age and leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 6, 1878:  Orrin Gridley, who was so seriously injured on the -?- by having his arm drawn into a machine as to necessitate amputation, died on Sunday from the result of his injuries.  After amputation the arm was apparently doing well until late in the week when mortification set in which ended his life.  The deceased was a well-to-do farmer a respected citizen and an honest man and one universally esteemed by the whole community.  He leaves a family.

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VAN EMBERGH:  In Honolulu, H.I., Jan. 27th, Mr. David G. Van Emberg aged 50 years, son of the late Thomas Van Embergh, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Many of our older citizens remember David G. Van Embergh, son of the late Thomas Van Embergh, of this town.  A Honolulu (Hawaiian Island) paper gives the particulars of his accidental death in that city recently.  He had left the dinner table at his boarding house and repaired to his room on the second floor and in a few minutes the inmates were startled by the crash of breaking timbers and the thud of a falling body on the hard ground in the yard.  When they rushed out of the house, they found the lifeless body of Mr. Van Embergh lying in the area in the yard, immediately under a veranda, the railing of which had given way, while he was probably leaning against it and he losing his balance, was precipitated to the ground.  From a contused wound on his left temple, it was evident that he struck upon his head, and the force of the fall and the weight of his body broke his neck.  The railing against which he leaned was rotten and the distance which he fell about fifteen feet.  He went to Honolulu from San Francisco in December last, where he was engaged in working at his trade as ornamental painter and paper hanger.  The U.S. Consul, Dr. Scott, being notified of the accident, repaired immediately to the scene of the accident and took charge of the body and the effects of the deceased.  There were no papers found to indicate that he was a married man.  From letters found in his trunk, it is shown that he has been in California since 1852.  Among his effects were found a certificate of deposit of Bishop & Co. Bankers of Honolulu for $600 with a credit of $50, endorsed on the back of the certificate.  From the testimony of those who were acquainted with the deceased, he was a quiet man, of good habits.  He had engaged passage for Oregon, intending to leave in a few days.  Deceased was fifty years of age, and a brother of Thomas Ven Embergh, Esq., of Utica [Oneida Co. NY]

The Utica Sunday Tribune, of March 3d, has the following paragraph:

"During the week just past, Thomas Van Embergh, Esq., received tidings from Dr. J. Scott, United States Consul at Honolulu, Hawaii Islands, of the death of his brother David.  David Van Embergh was one of the original Californians, going to that country in 1848.  He has remained at the West ever since, visiting his relatives in this vicinity only three times.  It was thoughtful of Consul Scott to notify Mr. Van Embergh's relatives of his death and they appreciate the courtesy.  Paymaster John R. Carmody, of Ilion, is also at Honolulu and with Consul Scott has tendered any service the family may desire to have rendered."

Deceased last visited Norwich on Thanksgiving Day, 1871, when all the remaining children of the family (Mrs. Culver, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Durand, David G. and Thomas Van Embergh) spent the day at the old homestead in the valley for the last time together.

Letters from the Civil War, February 1863 (Capt. H.W. Shipman)

 Letter From Capt. H.W. Shipman

Binghamton Republican

Aquia Creek. Va. Feb. 23. 1963

Friend Stuart:  I see that my name is spelled right in your paper, and I am not shot in the back, and consequently cannot claim to have arrived at that military glory that Doctor Martin so often spoke of at Rexford's corner.  How many of those that used to assemble there have gone!  Doctor Jackson, whom we used to meet there, was the last man that I expected to hear was dead, as I left him hale and hearty as he wished me well as I left Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  Since I wrote you, I have visited Alexandria and the hotel where the gallant Ellsworth fell.  It is a dark looking place, fit only for such a deed of treason.  While I was in Alexandria, I found a great number of Binghamton men and felt much at home.  J. Whitney, who was not taken prisoner was there and met me with his usual politeness and made my stay very pleasant.  I would like to tell you all that occurred in this letter but there were so many Binghamton boys there that I cannot mention them all.  H. Saunders is running a government bakery doing a good thing for himself and the government.  I stayed with him overnight.  I am proud to say that whenever I met Binghamton men and I meet them every week, they are right every time, and there is a sympathy manifested that we don't know of until we meet far away from home.

Jan. 10th, 1863, Orders:  Orders for five days rations and to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice continued until the 19th, when we left our beautiful camp at Fairfax and started for the front and expected to be in the fight at Fredericksburgh, but the next day after we started, it began to rain, and such mud!  If I should tell the truth there are hardly any of your readers who would believe me.  We very much regretted that Col. Knox and Bob Andrews did not join G.M. Doolittle who was with us when we started and came with us and saw the elephant.  They were all from Windsor and they would have seen something to talk about as long as they lived.  I had the roll called and all answered to their names, but when night came, I found that none answered except Doolittle.  They must look out for I shall have them arrested when I come home and bring them back with me.  Doolittle stood it like a Major and when we arrived at Aquia Creek we gave him a furlough for his energy and faithfulness in helping the men out of the mud on the march.  There are a good many things connected with our march that I cannot write about.  But I am proud of the 137th.  We have gone through much fatigue & hard labor both officers and men, from hard marches and sickness.  There has been no shrinking from any duty that we have been called upon to perform.  Col. Ireland often set us an example on the march by carrying the soldier's muskets and equipage and often would give the care worn his horse to ride and take his place on foot, cheering and encouraging his men through snow and mud.  His Regiment would not change him for any military man in the army.

Some way it always happens that we are always in the mud when it should be dry.  For a week before the last advance on Fredericksburgh the roads were dry and hard. There is a screw loose somewhere or Fredericksburgh would have been in our hands before this time. We were seven days marching from Fairfax Station to Aquia Landing.  It is about the same quality of soil that I described in my last letter and if it was in the possession of the Northern men with their industry it would soon become the garden - the garden of the world.  Its mild climate and fine soil so easily brought to and tilled, would soon fill the markets of the north with nearly all of the fruits of tropical regions.

If I know the North, they will not give up the ship until the hand of honest industry shall be protected even here in old Virginia.  If I should say that we often find grapevines that are four or eight inches through at the butt and measure 200 feet in length you would ask how large the grapes grow.  If I am in old Virginia next September, then I will let you know.

We are now encamped near Aquia Landing on a hill that commands and overlooks the little stream that we once before crossed at Harper's Ferry but now has grown to be a river four or five miles wide and dotted with hundreds of steamers and ships of all descriptions. We can see up and down the river for miles.  Between us and the Potomac are the remains of the Rebel fortifications where they continued to let loose their dogs of war at our shipping as they passed up and down the river. The dock where the business is done is one mile from us in full sight.

As we marched up to our camp and looked at the busy scene before us, I said to myself, I will put for that place (cars running and loading and unloading, it looked like our depot at Binghamton).  I shall see someone from there. Although almost worn out after seven days march, I off with my harness, leaving it with my trusty servant Dan and before I had fairly got there, I heard someone in the crowd call loudly for Capt. Shipman.  It was a son of widow Chase of Binghamton.  Welcome is a friend in time of need.  Weary and hungry and cold, after having lived on pork and hard tack you may imagine how I felt as I went to his tent and found beef steak cooking.  It was so fine that the potatoes, coffee or something else took the bad taste out of it and think of it, a bunk with straw in it and blankets to sleep on.  Such luxury is not found in the army regulations.  Soon I exchanged congratulations with Devoe, Whitney and others from B. wrapped myself in my friend's blankets with the Potomac on three sides of me and soon its dark blue waves rocked me to sleep with the pleasant dreams of the soldier of the dear ones that he has left behind.

I started for camp and have been busy every day in making ourselves huts and getting into shape so as to live comfortably.  Since we have had a number of Broome County men to visit us and if I fail to note all it will be for want of time, as I shall be on duty every day until I start for Binghamton on a ten days furlough.  H. and G. Dusenberry spent a day or two with us.  We could not give them very comfortable quarters, for we had just arrived here and had not got our house fixed or furnished. We say now, all come and if we don't put the white linen on, you may report us.

We were made glad by the Colesville men who came to see us.  L. and E. Northup, E.L. Mudge, P. Pratt and H.W. Mayhew.  I went to the front with them and they have seen some of the horrors of this terrible war.  As we strolled along the banks of the Rappahannock in mud knee deep with the city of Fredericksburgh in full view as near as Binghamton is from Camp Susquehanna, we could see the rebels as they passed from post to post.  Desolate indeed, as all around on our side not a fence or tree to be seen as far as the eye can reach.

The Lacy House once the resort of the chivalry and fashion looks like a deserted castle.  It is nearly as large as the inebriate Asylum at B. and is now occupied by our soldiers for a Guard House and the playgrounds and the walks once filled with the rose and cypress and one hundred acres of fruit trees are laid low by the ax and artillery.

Old Virginia has suffered for her treason and nothing but free labor and free schools can save her from a dreary and barren waste.  I think the secesh from Colesville will now be with us to fight it out, till our last armed foe expires.

Quite a number of boys from the glorious 27th Regiment have made us a visit. We welcomed them as among the brave.  Among them was young Whitney, son of my old friend Hon. Franklin Whitney, looking well and waiting with much solicitude for the time when he can see home again.  I would like to write of all who had ever been to see us.  But as I hope to see you all in a few days, I can tell you all about them.

Yours truly,  H.W. Shipman.

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Death of Joseph E. Brown

Sixteenth New York Battery, Camp Berry, D.C.

Friend Stuart:  With regret we ask you to publish the death of our fellow solider, Joseph E. Brown, of Maine, Broome Co. N.Y., aged 22 years.  He died March 3d, 1863 of pneumonia, after an illness of ten days.   Mr. Brown was beloved and respected by officers and privates.  He was a cheerful and sociable companion and was ever ready to discharge his duties as a soldier, being always in his place. He was faithful and reliable.  He was of healthful countenance and his death was unexpected.  His loss is deeply felt by the Company and more than once, have I seen the cloud of sorrow on the brow at the sad remembrance of our loss.  It was the privilege of the deceased to know that his end was near, and on the morning of the day previous to his death, before disease had thrown reason from her balance, he gave directions concerning his affairs and said he should not get well.  He requested the prayers of those around him and earnestly prayed for himself.  In the latter part of the day he said to the captain, "When I am dead take me home and bury me on the hill."  He was sent home for interment.    Stiles