Morris Chronicle, Morris NY, July 14, 1869
Death
In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] June 19, of congestion of the brain, Ina M. [Straight] youngest daughter of Austin and Olive Straight, aged four years, three months and thirteen days.
In a better home all bright and fair; / Is the spirit that used that form to wear; / We can trust our Ida in angels care, / By and by we'll meet her there.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 21, 1869
Deaths
On the evening of the 16th inst. at Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Charles B. Musson left the shop of Mr. Cobb for his boarding place (Mr. R.R. Truesdell) near the bridge in the village. He not being seen the next day, some young men found his clothes under said bridge, immediately informed the neighborhood and search was made. His body was found some twenty feet from the bridge in about six feet of water in a perfect rigid state, showing that he was undoubtedly taken with a cramp and unable to get out and was drowned. His remains were taken to Mr. Truesdell's and Coroner Fox summoned to attend the inquest on the 18th. The verdict of the jury was that he came to his death by accidental drowning. Mr. Musson was a young man of high respectability, about twenty-two-years of age, leaving a father and mother and a large circle of many warm friends to mourn his untimely loss. The father (Burton Musson) of this young man resides in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]. Charles was soon to be married to a very amiable young lady of Butternuts. His funeral took place on Monday, conducted by the I.O. of G.T. of which he was a faithful and useful member.
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On Monday, July 5th, at the celebration held at East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], two men got into a fight - one by the name of Van Buren, from Summit, and the other by the name of Mitchell. During the fracas, Giles F Van Buren (brother of the one who was fighting) started toward the parties seemingly with the intention of separating them. He was seized by the collar by one S.H. Wallker, Deputy Sheriff, of Worcester, who at the same time, dealt him a heavy blow with a batoon or policeman's club. The first blow staggered Mr. Van Buren so that he fell helpless against the fence (near which the scene occurred). But this great man Walker was not satisfied with knocking him senseless and therefore dealt the unfortunate man five or six more blows upon the head with his club. Mr. Van Buren was conveyed to his home in the town of Summit [Schoharie Co. NY] where he lingered in intense suffering until Monday the 12th inst. Coroner Frasier of this village being notified of his death, proceeded to his residence on Monday afternoon, and held the inquest. The examination showed a fracture of the skull about 6 inches in length from the effects of which Van Buren died. The verdict of the coroner's jury was "That the deceased came to his death from the effects of a blow upon the head by a batoon in the hands of Deputy Sheriff S.H. Walker." A warrant was immediately issued for the arrest of Walker upon the charge of murder. Mr. Van Buren is reported to have been a sober, industrious, quiet, and law-abiding citizen, is about 45 years of age, and leaves a wife and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. The affair has created intense excitement in the neighborhood where the deceased resided. Walker was arrested on Tuesday and brought before Coroner Frazier, in this village. He is still held here, waiting for the action of the authorities of Otsego County, to whom they wish to deliver the prisoner for trial. Cobleskill Index.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 28, 1869
Deaths
In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 22d, Burton L. [Matteson] son of Edward H. and Lucina S. Matteson, aged 3 years and 10 months.
Sweet angel boy thou wer't not given / Long here to dwell, / From earth's rude blast thou'rt safe in Heaven. ' Tis well; tis well.
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 24th, James Ray, aged 47 years.
Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown NY, October 10, 1878
Marriages
At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. L.M. Hollister, October 3d, 1878 by the Rev. Mr. Wells, assisted by Rev. Mr. McHarg, Albert G. Wetmore of Norwich, NY. [Chenango Co.] and Miss Annie L. Hollister of Cooperstown.
At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev. L. Casler, C.W. Hyde and Mrs. Mary A. Robbins both of Jordanville [Herkimer Co. NY].
In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of H.H. Nash, by Rev. W.D. Elwell, Henry Kelley and Mary E. [Smith] youngest daughter of Alexander Smith, both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].
At Milford Center, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY], October 3d, by Rev. J. W. Ainsworth, Giles S. Edson and Mary E. Hardy.
Deaths
In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. after an illness of one week, Mrs. Martha A. Cockett, widow of the late James Cockett and daughter of the late James Stowell in the 58th year of her age.
Mrs. Cockett was a lady of large heart and liberal hand. She was public spirited, devoted to the interests of the village and of her church, and always ready to do a good or a generous deed. A most affectionate mother, a devoted daughter to the aged parent and a true friend. She was on the Fair Grounds on the 25th ult. The next day, suffering from a severe cold, was obliged to take to her bed. Inflammatory rheumatism set in, which finally went to the heart and in one short week a life filled with so much of usefulness and good deeds had ended.
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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday evening, Oct. 7th, Mrs. Mary Stowell widow of the late James Stowell, aged 86 years. Funeral from the Presbyterian church this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Thus, so soon the aged and dependent mother follows the loving and devoted daughter into the spirit land. The blow was too sudden and severe for her feeble frame to endure. For several years she had been almost totally blind and necessarily under the constant watch care of her daughter. There is something very sad in the sudden decease of these two ladies, whose house was always a pleasant resort to their many friends in this village. Mrs. Stowell was the sister of John J. Crafts of this village. She was born in the town of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] and for about 60 years had been a resident of Cooperstown. She was a lady of the old school, a true Christina, a loving mother, a good friend, a kind neighbor, a universal favorite among all classes in Cooperstown.
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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Fayette Hinds aged 64 years. Funeral from the Universalist Church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
It will be remembered by our villagers that last spring Mr. Hinds was called upon to part with this only daughter, around whom his heart affections had twined with all of a father's deepest love. The loss was to him an irreparable one, and it affected his health. When taken with a slow fever a few weeks since, the natural elasticity of his constitution was gone. He felt that he had so much less to live for and he could not be rallied. Slowly he failed in strength, and on Monday night last, quietly passed away. Mr. H. was an upright man, and a useful citizen, who will be missed by the businessmen and others of this village. He was three times elected Supervisor of the town, whose interests he faithfully and intelligently served. As a trustee and liberal contributor in the Universalist church, he will be especially missed by that Society. His wife survives him.
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In Washington, on Thursday, Oct. 3d, Francis Waite Foot soon of the late Lyman Foot, surgeon U.S.A. in the 37th year of his age.
F.W. Foot was a lieutenant of the 121st Regiment during the war and lost a leg in the Battle of the Wilderness. He was taken prisoner and sent to the Libby prison, where he remained several months before he was exchanged. At the time of his death, he was a clerk in the Pension Office at Washington. When in Cooperstown last fall, he expressed a wish to be present at the reunion of the 121st which has just taken place in this village. He died at noon on the day of that meeting.
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In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] October 6th, 1878, Isaac H. Peters in the 69th year of his age.
He was a native of Dutchess Co. [NY] and came to the town of Maryland in this county [Otsego Co. NY] in the year 1836 and was foreman in Jesse Rose's leather factory. After the close of said factory, Mr. Peters married Miss Ray of Milford and moved to Oneonta, where he has resided for over 30 years. Mr. Peters was an active, industrious citizen and a life-long Democrat. He had been a subscriber to the Freeman's Journal for forty years.
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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 4th, '78 Mrs. Sarah C. Hunter aged 50 years.
In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of his brother, D.H. Chase, Sept. 29th, 1878, Milton U. Chase aged 76 years and 6 months. Mr. C. was a native of the town of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] and had lived in Middlefield for upwards of 60 years. He was one of our oldest subscribers.
In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d September, Thomas Smart a native of Scotland in the 76th year of his age. He had resided in this county about 25 years, having come directly from Scotland to the town of Burlington. He was an esteemed member of the Presbyterian church of that town.
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