Vital Records, Otsego County, 1878, 1847, 1848

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 6, 1878

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 28th, Sarah A. [Garlick] youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z.G. Garlick in the 15th year of her age.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], May 30th, Ellen A. [Brown], wife of James H. Brown, aged 31 years 8 months and 18 days.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 31st, Lena J. [Byard] daughter of J. S. and Della Byard, aged 7 years, 1 month and 9 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 12, 1878

Deaths

May 20:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Betsey Silver aged 77 years.

May 31: In Elk Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Charles Brownell, aged 51 years and 4 months.

June 4:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], David Pearsall aged 56 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 7, 1878

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Mr. Burnham, Nathan Potter of Otego and Sarah Mulford of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 30, by Rev. J.N. Lee, George H. Barlow and Miss Nettie Seaman.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], May 26, by Rev. Reeve Hobbie, Thomas Whitchley of Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Miss Jennie Lapres of Cherry Valley.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 25, by Rev. T. Simpkins, William Henry Vanderpool of Worcester and Miss Carrie Knecakorn of Seward, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.]

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10 of lung disease, Samuel Derby aged 78 years.

He sleeps a quiet, dreamless sleep / With him life's battles all are o'er / His spirit whispers, "Do Not Weep, " / "I'll meet you on the other shore."

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 14, 1878

Deaths

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], June 10, Mrs. Jane Beemis, buried in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Tuesday afternoon.

In Croton [Westchester Co. NY] June 4, Mrs. Benjamin Kellogg aged 59 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], June 11, Robert Hogg aged 59 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], June 11, Mrs. Steele, relict of the late Mathew Steele, aged 84 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], June 8, Mrs. Margaret Trippet, aged 90 years.

In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 10, Ester [Parsons] wife of Lucius Parsons, aged 28 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], June 11, Nellie May Henry, granddaughter of Andrew B. Clinton, aged nine years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] June 10, Anna [Hinds] wife of C.J. Hinds, aged 19 years.

Clara [Kenyon] only daughter of Lemuel and Lydia F. Ackley and wife of Tiffany T. Kenyon, died May 15th, 1878, aged eighteen years and twenty-seven days.  She was always frail, yet the struggle between life and death was long and her sufferings great.  If the untiring attention of loving friends could have lured her back to health, her presence would still enliven the home now made desolate by her departure.  She was her mother's comfort and the joy and pride of her father and brothers, and yet one came with a love so pure and strong, that he took the foremost place in her affections.  But the bride of five short months is taken from his embrace and early in life he drinks of that bitter cup of whose dregs none know but those who have been called to drain it. The funeral services were attended by Rev. A.J. Cook, at the Baptist Church, which was filled with sympathizing friends and surrounded by the freshness and beauty of this springtime, with tears they laid that precious body away to rest.  The years may come and go, and life's duties press heavily upon those left behind, but in their hearts will be a place ever sacred to the memory of the gentle loving one, who has gone from their midst.  Mouton Vision, Juen 7th, 1878.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, October 23, 1847

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by H.S. Babcock, Esq., Mr. Levi Masters to Mrs. Amelia Wilson, both of Middlefield.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by the Rev. A.H. Adams, Daniel W. Wilmot to Clarissa Johnson both of the above place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 23, 1848

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 9th inst., Mrs. Catharine Lewis, wife of Mr. Morgan Lewis, aged 42 years.

Mrs. Lewis professed religion three years since, under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Serles.  For two years she had fully united herself with the M.E. Church, in the communion of which she remained through life.  Her evidence of adoption was clear and satisfactory - her peace like a river. Thus, she lived, - by her life and conversation, showing forth the power of religion.  She loved the means of Grace and in it her soul delighted.  For the last eight months she was confined to the house and for some part of that time to a sick and suffering bed, but grace triumphed.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th inst. Mrs. Lois Johnson, wife of Dr. Daniel Johnson, deceased in her 89th year.

In this town on the 15th inst. Mr. Gerrit Waldadt aged 61 years.

Mr. John Kane of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on his way home from Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] on Wednesday of last week, became bewildered and finally perished.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May/June 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1878

Marriages

PARSONS - OLTMAN:  In Sharon, Wis., May 2, 1878, by Rev. A.A. Reed, Rev. G. Parsons of Wyoming Conference to Mrs. Sarah A. Oltman, of Sharon, Wis.

BOYCE - DAVIS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. B. Robinson, Mr. L.L. Boyce of Northville [Fulton Co. NY] to Miss Eva Davis.

The residence of Mr. Andrew Davis of New Berlin was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Wednesday evening last, upon the occasion of the marriage of his daughter Eva, to Linn L. Boyce, Esq., of Northville, formerly of this village [Norwich Chenango Co. NY].  Quite a number of young people from this village graced the occasion with their presence.  The ceremony was beautifully performed by Rev. J.H. Robinson, after which the happy couple received the congratulations of the large number of friends present.  A right royal repast was partaken of, and at a late hour the guests departed.  On Thursday morning the bride and groom started for their new home at Northville, which the thoughtfulness of Mr. Boyce had fully provided, furnished complete with every appointment, even to the dinner which was to be served promptly at four P.M. that evening, upon the arrival of the train which bore them home.  Messrs. C.L. Teff and Norman Carr, with ladies were present at the wedding from this village, the latter, we believe officiating as groomsman.  The Telegraph unites with other friends in the compliments of the occasion to the newly wedded pair.

Deaths

SMITH:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], May 27, Robbie [Smith] youngest son of S.C. and T.G. Smith of diphtheria, aged two years.

OGDEN:  In Chicago, May 5th, Sarah H. Boulls [Ogden] wife of Willima L. Ogden, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

FAUSETT:  Mrs. Fausett whose long illness has been noticed some time ago, died last Friday, after suffering so protracted and intense that it was almost a relief to her friends when they ceased forever.  A postmortem examination by Messrs. Smith, Walker, Wicks and Thorp, revealed the cause of her terrible sufferings.  The children of the deceased did all in their power to alleviate her distress, and memory will never reproach her young sons for neglect of their widowed mother.  The remains were carried to Smyrna, to be laid beside those of her husband who died some four years ago.  K.J.R.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 29, 1878

Marriage

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The event of the week was the marriage of Mr. Samuel DeLavan to Miss Maria Bunnell both of this place.  The beautiful ceremony of the Episcopal church was performed by Rev. W. DeL Wilson.  The church was crowded by the friends of the two that were made one. The one then proceeded direct to their home on Main Street, and there were pleasantly surprised by a number of friends, with refreshments, etc.  The and-so-forth being many useful and valuable presents just fitted to help and assist in the commencement of housekeeping.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 30, 1878

Death

Rollin Pratt died at Olean, Cattaraugus County [NY], last week, aged 107 years.  He was the man that rescued six women from a bear at Randolph in 1831, which was afterwards stuffed and placed in the Albany Museum at the expense of ex-President Fillmore.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 1, 1878

Death

FREEMAN:  May 29, 1878, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Nealy Thompson, 235 Madison Ave., New York, Mrs. Rebecca B. Freeman, mother of Henry O. Freeman, Esq. of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

Mrs. Freeman, mother of H.O. Freeman, Esq. of this village, died at her residence in New York, on Monday, the 27th inst., Mrs. Freeman, in answer to a dispatch received, started for the city on Tuesday morning, Mr. F. having gone to New York last week.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, may 30, 1878

Death

Miss Electa Whitney died early Monday morning and her funeral Wednesday was largely attended.  Rev. J.C. Shelland preached her funeral sermon from the words "The Lord is my shepherd" etc. She selected the text and by her own request he officiated.  Electa leaves many sorrowing ones.  She was a teacher in the M.E. Sabbath School and had endeared herself to all who knew her.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 30, 1878

Marriages

CRANDALL - WALLING:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Lews N. Crandall of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Leona Walling, of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

DELAVAN - BUNNELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, by Rev W.D. Wilson, Mr. Samuel A. Delavan to Miss Maria Bunnell all of Guilford.

S.A. Delavan was married to Miss Maria Bunnell in Christ's Church, last Wednesday evening.  After the ceremony they had a reception at their residence and received numerous presents.  May their path be strewn with roses and their new life as bright as the noonday sun. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 29, 1878]

LAW - CRUMB:  At the residence of Phineas Crumb, May 22d, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Howard S. Law of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Eina F. Crumb of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, George H. [Phillips] son of George D. and Roselia Phillips, aged 5 years.

SERGEANT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 19th, of erysipelas, Freddie [Sergeant] son of Alvin D. and Alice A. Sergeant, aged 3 years and 11 months.

SIVER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] May 20th, Mrs. Betsey Siver, aged 77 years.

BEARDSLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co NY] May 18th, Mr. Charles Beardsley, aged 43 years.

SMITH:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, Miss Angeline Smith aged 23 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

NICOLLS:  Diphtheria still rages to an alarming extent in Oregon (Butternuts) [Otsego Co. NY].  A son of Norman Nicolls, aged eleven years, was buried in our cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co. NY], Saturday. Three other cases (one in the same family, twin brother of the deceased) are considered hopeless.  Eleven cases are reported from there and five from Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].  Parents are trembling for the safety of their children and selves from the dread disease.

FAUSETT:  A former resident of this place [White Store, Chenango Co. NY], and at the time of her death, May 25th, 1878, of Rockwell's mills [Chenango Co. NY].  For several weeks the deceased was afflicted with a disease which caused her death, and which has baffled the skill and puzzled the minds of the most skilled physicians.  Counsels have been held between Dr. B.F. Smith, of Mt. Upton, who attended her, and eminent and learned physicians of Norwich and other towns, without, however throwing any light upon the nature of the disease.  An inquest and examination was held over the body Saturday afternoon, the result of which we have not ascertained.  The remains were conveyed to Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday, for interment.

MOAK:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Diphtheria is also in our midst, doing it fatal work.  Little Katie Moak was its first victim.  She only lived about two days after taken sick.  We did not chance to know Kattie, but those who did say she was a noble little girl and meet for the glory of the better life. The earthly home may wear a shadow for many a day, but in Heaven there is new light and radiance. Every new star beam that sheds its silvery radiance in the sinless land adds new glory to the eternal splendor of the great calm noontide of immortal life.  Happy are they who gain that sweet rest ere the spirit wears a mantle of sin.

KELLER:  Mr. Keller an old resident of our village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY], died Saturday orning.  Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church yesterday.

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SHIPPEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, Mr. Ezekiel Shippey, aged 83 years.

Another of our venerable citizens has gone to his rest.  Ezekiel Shippey died at his residence on Grove Avenue in this village on Saturday last of erysipelas, aged eighty-two years.

Deceased was born in Gloucester, R.I., in 1796 and removed with his parents in 1806, to what is known as "Rhode Island," in the east part of this town, settling upon the farm now owned by David Fields.  At that time the forests covered the hills and valleys and abounded in game.  In 1820 he married and located on a farm in Webb Settlement, where he resided twelve years, when he purchased a farm on Great Brook, in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], upon which he remained until this spring, when he removed to this village.  He served in the war of 1812 and has since drawn a pension for honorable services.

Mr. Shippey was much respected by all who knew him.  His life has been an eventful one, and he has borne his share in the toils and trials which attended the early settlers of the country.  He has gone to an honored grave.  The funeral was attended at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. D. Ballou of Utica. The remains were interred in the White Store cemetery, by the side of his first wife and three children.  A widow and seven children survive him, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 29, 1878

Marriage

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  Rev. Geo. Parsons returned to town with his bride the 22d inst., and that evening a few of his friends gave him a surprise and a welcome back to his labors here.

Deaths

A child of George Littlebrandt in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] was scalded to death a few days ago by falling into a kettle of hot water.

It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. J. Beachman who died at his residence in this village [South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY], May 9, 1878.  Mr. Beachman has just returned from a visit to his daughter, (Mrs. A. Shellas of Brooklyn) was taken with congestion of the lungs, which together with the asthma with which he had been long afflicted, placed him beyond human aid, the best skill and tenderest care being of no avail.  His funeral was attended the following Monday by a large circle of friends and neighbors who sympathize with the bereaved wife and daughters.  Rev. J.H. Boyce officiated assisted by Rev. Walter Scott.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1823 & Chenango County NY, 1877

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 6, 1823

Death

Of a fit of apoplexy on the 3d inst. in the gaol in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], John Riley, alias William Patterson.  The deceased was committed to prison a few days previous to his death for petty larceny.  He has no connexions residing in this part of the country; was apparently rising of 50 years of age, an Irishman by birth and stated that he formerly belonged to the army under Gen. Jackson and had since resided in the village of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 27, 1823

Marriage

At Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], on Monday the 25th inst. by Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Elisha Mills, Esq. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Sally Delia Beers of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 3, 1823

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday last, after a protracted illness, Mr. Nathaniel Steele in the 75th year of his age.  He was a native of Hartford in Connecticut and early became a resident in this county, where he has lived many years in the active fulfilment of the various duties of a useful citizen and a pious and benevolent Christian.  In his lapse to the tomb, though afflicted by severe bodily sufferings, he did not shrink from the contemplation of death, but constantly displayed the tranquil equanimity of a mind that had anchored its hope on a rock of safety.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 12, 1823

Marriages

In Middlefield, Otsego County [NY] on Friday the 7th inst. by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. Abner G. Thurber of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Lucy Dunham daughter of the late Capt. Dunham of the former place.

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday the 5th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Rensselaer F. Thurber to Miss Dolly McLean.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 26, 1823

Marriage

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. John Miller aged upwards of 40 years to Miss July Ann James not quite 15, all of Hartford County.  But the marrow of the story is that the above parson married the above Miller to his first wife about five years before this last one was born, and she, although not 15 years of age, has now been united in the holy bands of matrimony, no less than three times!  Bond of Union

Death

At Monticello in Sullivan County [NY] on Wednesday the 11th November inst. in the 57th year of his age, Livingston Bilings, Esquire, Counsellor at Law, after an illness of six days. This premature and sudden death has cast a gloom over the community and deprived Monticello of the pride and ornament of her social circle, the county of the services of him whom she has long cherished, as one of her greatest benefactors, and the Bar a valuable member.  Sullivan Whig

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 24, 1823

Marriages

In Bovina on Thursday the 18th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. James Thompson to Miss Elizabeth Scott.

Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, January 20, 1877

Deaths

LANE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th of January 1877, L.M. Lane aged 30 years.

L. Stella Smith of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], daughter of W.A Smith formerly of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] is dead.  For five or six years past she has been a compositor in the [Cherry Valley] Gazette office and at times foreman and job printer.

Mr. Henry Day, one of our oldest citizens and for about twenty years foreman of the Erie Carpenter shops in this place, died at noon on Monday of this week at his home on Main Street after two weeks illness of apoplexy, Susquehanna Gazette

Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. S.P. Butler, of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], mother of Mrs. A.J. Barlow died very suddenly of heart disease last Saturday.

Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  We hear of a number of cases of scarlet fever in our midst.  Samuel Wheeler lost a son last week by this dread disease and has other children sick with it.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1847, 1848

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 30, 1878

Marriages

At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. L. Casler, James M. Smith and Miss Emma Marshall, all of Springfield.

At Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, by Rev. J. Jones, Berlin H. Waldorf and Miss Nellie A. Treadwell, both of East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 27th, 1878, Willie [Thompson] son of Wm. and Eliza J. Thompson, aged 10 years 1 month and 11 days.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], May 12th, Earl D. [Rose] only child of J.J. and Ann E. Rose, aged 1 year 3 months and 12 days.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10th, Roxy [Baker] wife of David Baker, aged 44 years.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], May 20th, Adelia [Thompson] wife of Ansel L. Thompson, aged 59 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, Y, June 7, 1878

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Mr. Burnham, Nathan Potter, of Otego and Sarah Mulford of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 30, by Rev. J.N. Lee, George H. Barlow and Miss Nettie Seaman.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], May 26, by Rev. Reeve Hobbie, Thomas Whitchley of Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Miss Jennie Lapres of Cherry Valley.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 25, by Rev. T. Simpkins, William Henry Vanderpool of Worcester and Miss Carrie Knecskorn of Seward,  N.Y. [Schoharie Co.].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], June 5, Levi Austin.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 1, Elbridge Owen.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], June 4, David Pearsall.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10, of lung disease, Samuel Derby aged 78 years.

He sleeps a quiet, dreamless sleep. / With him life's battles all are o'er / His spirit whispers "Do not Weep" / "I'll meet you on the other shore."

Charles Brownell of Elk Creek, died very suddenly last Friday morning.  He was coming up out of an old well which he had cleaned.  When near the top he called for help and immediately expired.  He was troubled with heart disease, but was feeling usually well that morning.  It is supposed that over exertion in climbing out of the sell caused the bursting of a blood vessel.  The remains of Mr. Brownell were buried Sunday.  The funeral procession consisted of over eighty teams and more people attended than could enter the church, which goes to show that Mr. Brownell was highly esteemed and a friend to everyone.

Mrs. John Sweet died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, of pneumonia.  She was sick only one week.  The funeral was held at her late residence on Tuesday and attended by a large number of friends.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 16, 1848

Marriages

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19 ult. by Rev. G.B. Miller, Mr. Ezra Blanchard of Davenport, Del. County [NY] to Miss Maria Mickel of Hartwick.

On the 2d inst. by the Rev. A .Queal, Mr. Jerome Vebber of Richfield [Otsego co. nY] to Miss Mary Welch of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by the Rev. L. Ballon, Mr. Ephraim Cummings to Miss Lucinda Stone, adopted daughter of Andrew Stone, all of Milford.

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th ult. David Johnson, aged 77 years.

In Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d ult. Oscar W. [Elsen] son of Abel and Saphronian Elsen in the 31st year of his age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, October 9, 1847

Marriage

In Columbia, Herkimer County [NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. O. Whinton, Col. Alonso Wood of Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], to Miss Ellen Warren of the former place.

Death

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mr. Justus Lewis a soldier of the Revolution, in the 86th year of his age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 22, 1878

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 22, 1878

Deaths

Diphtheria has carried off three victims in three successive weeks from the home of George Townsend.  It seems of an unusual malignant type, especially among children.  Nineteen have died at East Guilford, almost entire families being swept away. [Eugenia, George & Martie Townsend, all buried in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, Chenango Co., NY]

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At Honesdale, Penn., May 11th, 1878, Zenas Russell, in the 72nd year of his age, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Mr. Russell came to our village in 1828, rented the building on Fort Hill formerly occupied by S.G. Throop, Esq. as a law office and went into the clothing business.  After a brief residence here, he formed a partnership with Mr. Ira Willcox and removed to Honesdale, where he acquired a large property and has since resided.  The one who pens this brief notice, then a boy of thirteen years, will never forget the smiling countenance, the genial manners, the everyday kindness bestowed upon him by the departed and mentions it only as evidence of the constant outflowing of his warm heart and a desire to add to the happiness of all, young or old, with whom he associated.  The positions of honor and trust which he was called upon to fill in the community, where he dwelt so many years, give evidence of his ability and integrity as a businessman, and a valued citizen.

News Item

Fifty Years on One Farm

One of the most truly enjoyable affairs it has been our good fortune to enjoy, occurred in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday, May 15th, it being the 50th anniversary of the day Lysander Moore and his wife, formerly Esther Willcox moved onto the farm they now occupy and where for the last half century they have lived continuously.

The event was a complete surprise to Mr. Moore and his wife, it having been projected by their children, six of whom were present, four sons, Sylvanus and Philip, of Oxford, Burke and Irwin, of McDonough, and two daughters, one son having died in the army.  Two brothers aged 78 and 76 years were present, and a sister aged 79, who was the first white female child born in McDonough.  Eight grandchildren, numerous relatives and a few neighbors swelled the crowd to two hundred and twenty guests.  All ages were represented, from the veteran of 85 years to the babe of six weeks.  From all points of the compass they came, representatives being present from Oxford, Norwich, Preston, Mt. Upton, Greene, German and Cincinnatus, and the aged couple knew nothing of the pleasant surprise in store for them, until some forty teams unloaded their living freight at their door.

Tables were quickly prepared to the pleasant orchard adjoining the house, but a light sprinkle occurring it was deemed advisable to repair to one of the spacious outbuildings.  What an array of good things were then and there presented.  The fatted calf had been killed, meats of other kinds, tea, coffee, ice cream and cakes of all descriptions were in the list of good things.  One cake bore this inscription, "50 years ago, 1828, 1878."  Verily all did eat and were filled and there remained of the fragments, twelve baskets full.  All were not too full for utterance, however, as excellent and timely remarks were made by Rev. Mr. Towner, of McDonough, Samuel Lewis and Samuel Root of Preston, Kinyon Terry, of Norwich, E. Haynes, of Oxford, W.S Moore, of Mt. Upton and Geo. W. Church, of Smithville.  Mr. Moore in his remarks dwelt upon the fact that 50 years ago the couple whose anniversary of fifty years residence upon one farm was being celebrated, left their homes and friends and moved into a log cabin surrounded by a forest very heavily timbered; many of the trees he felled measuring five feet in diameter; of the lonesome hours they must have spent so far from neighbors, but bridged with bright anticipations of the future; that thro' their united efforts and the aid of divine providence they had lived to see those anticipations realized, their children having grown to be men and women of respectability, none of them indulging in the too popular vices of using alcoholic stimulants or tobacco.  Very many interesting points were taken up which space forbids us to enumerate.

Rev. Mr. Towner, in behalf of the children, presented the father with a gold-headed cane, and the mother with a pair of solid-gold sleeve buttons.

Miss Amelia Church, of Norwich, added much pleasure to the occasion by her appropriate songs, and Mr. Haynes, of Oxford, by his genial way as general manager won golden opinions from all. Twelve of the best and handsomest babies were present and afforded an universal topic for conversation.

Mr. Moore, now in contrast with fifty years ago, has his 310 acres, a good portion of which is improved land in a high degree of cultivation, well stocked and watered, with large and commodious buildings.  One of the barns afforded ample accommodations for the fifty-six teams present.  Mr. Moore has been a subscriber to the Oxford Times for over forty years and has copies of a paper published in Oxford in 1830.  Now while we cannot attribute all his success in life to this fact, yet no doubt he has received many valuable suggestions from its columns.

At a reasonable hour the company began to disperse with many good wishes for the continued temporal as well as spiritual prosperity of Mr. and Mrs. Lysander Moore and voting among themselves that the day they had spent under their hospitable roof on Pine Ridge, was among the most pleasant ones of their life.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 23, 1878

Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], May 20th, Mrs. Eliza Jackson widow of the late Wesley Jackson, and mother of E.B. Jackson of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 72 years.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], May 14th, Mrs. Margaret R. Corbin in the 81st year of her age.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], May 1st, of consumption, Harriet Sanford, wife of George Sanford, aged 30 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Abram Bruce, aged 85 years.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Mr. Truman Brazee died on Thursday last of typhoid pneumonia.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 25, 1878

In Memoriam

I am feeling very sad tonight; only one month since Mrs. Eaton's death and yet it seems a long time.  She was a kind and good neighbor, a very dear friend to me.  She was one who was ever ready to speak words of consolation to the afflicted and sorrowing and had a heart to sympathize with the sufferings of others.  For twenty years we have lived side by side, each one sharing the other's joys and sorrows.  It is sad to lose a fried like this, and as the days go by, and she comes no more, and I realize that I shall never see her dear face not hear her voice again in this world, I feel to mourn sadly?  Mourn the loss of her company, but our loss is her eternal gain.  Death came very suddenly and did his work instantly and all that was left of our dear friend was a lifeless lump of clay. While she is gone where there is no more sorrow, pain or short breathing, gone to be forever with the Lord, may God grant that we may so live here that when it is our's to die we may meet her with our own dear loved ones on the golden strand where many are the voices calling us away to meet them in that happy land.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1978

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 23, 1878

Anniversary

It was our good fortune to be present at the fiftieth anniversary of the day Lysander Moore and his  wife, formerly Esther Willcox, settled upon the farm they now occupy in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].  It was projected by their children, and a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Moore, until the procession of fifty-six teams began filing into their yard.  Mr. Moore being one of a family of twelve and his wife having several brothers and sisters, an assemblage of two hundred and twenty were present, all of whom, with the exception of less than fifty, were related.

A feast of good things was provided, including all of the necessaries and very many of the luxuries, with a liberal supply of ice cream, to which all did ample justice.  Speeches were then made by Rev. Mr. Towner, of McDonough; S. Moore, of Mt. Upton; Samuel Root and Samuel Lewis, of Preston; Kinyon Terry, of Norwich; E. Haynes, of Oxford; and George Church, of Smithville; all of an interesting an entertaining character, which space forbids us to copy.  A gold-headed cane was presented to Mr. Moore and a set of solid gold sleeve buttons to Mrs. Moore, by the children.  Miss Amelia Church of Norwich discoursed appropriate songs, and H. Haynes acted the part of general manager, to the eminent satisfaction of all concerned.

In this connection it may not be out of place to give some interesting particulars connected with the first settling by Sylvanus Moore, father of Lysander, who emigrated to this County [Chenango Co. NY] form the State of Connecticut in the year 1795, for the purpose of settling.  From Oxford he followed a line of marked trees five miles into the wilderness before he found a place he chose to locate.   He then and there resolved to make a beginning in the world for himself. being a single man, his entire wealth consisted of an axe and his clothes. The former he first used in constructing a rude cabin in which to lodge and cook his meals. This cabin was by the side of a large tree which he felled, and with it partly constructed his cabin, and cut a shelf into the side for his dishes.  It remained there a number of years, intentionally, no doubt, for some of his children remember playing on the same log and sitting on the shelf.  He soon had sufficient land cleared to put in some crops which he did without the aid of a team.  He then built a more convenient abode and married Betsey Curtis, of Oxford.  A few other families moved near about the same time, so they were not entirely without neighbors, but not without great privations, on which a history might be written, which is fresh in the memory of some of the eldest of the family - one incident in particular being worthy of note:

His wife remarked, on one occasion, that they were about out of meat.  He replied that he would go out after he had done his day's work, and kill a deer, Berkshires being not as abundant then as now, but bears, wolves and deer were without number.  Making good his word, he took down his gun and loaded it with a ball and seventeen buck shot and started into the woods a few rods distant.  He had traveled but a short distance, as luck would have it, which was generally on his side through life, when a deer started up.  It made a few jumps and stopped.  At that instant he fired.  The deer fell and he lost no time in reaching the place to make sure of his game.  But to his surprise he saw another lying on the ground, but a short distance from the first, in the last agonies of death, and more surprised still on seeing a third about getting upon his feet to make his escape, but being possessed of more than common muscular strength and activity, he succeeded in getting hold and holding him until he could cut his throat. The most singular part of all was that he had not seen but one when he fired.  Instead of the one he had three full grown deer, enough to replenish his small meat tub, and an abundant supply for all his neighbors. The lucky gun with which this was done is in the possession of one of the older children.

Sylvanus Moore lived upon this farm until his death at the age of eighty-one years.  Fifty years ago, Lysander left his father's house and went into the wilderness about four miles, where he began life, the results of which we that day enjoyed.

The company dispersed with resolves to have a purpose in life and though no one present could commence under such disadvantageous circumstances, yet we doubt if any ever attain better results.

Funeral of Edwin W. Brown

Last week we mentioned in our obituary column, the death of Edwin W. Brown, of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], after a brief illness. The funeral was appointed for Thursday afternoon at the residence of his father, Dudley Brown, Esq., and there was a very large attendance of neighbors and friends, many of whom came from a distance, there being some seventy carriages.  A dispatch was received from the widow of the deceased, who, with her daughter, had been visiting relatives in Kansas for some months past, and who had been summoned home by the announcement of his death, that they were detained several hours at Corry, Pa., and would be unable to reach home in time for the funeral, requesting a postponement of the burial.  Rev. L.F. Moore, of Flushing, L.I., former pastor of the Baptist Church in Preston, and an intimate friend of the family, delivered an impressive discourse when, in compliance with the request, the final services were postponed until Friday morning.  

The bereaved widow and daughter arrived on Thursday evening, and on the following morning there was again a large gathering of sympathizing friends who had not neglected to contribute a profusion of choice flowers for the occasion.  A long line of carriages followed the remains to the cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed, the remarks of the officiating clergyman being appropriate and affecting.

Of a family of eleven children, we learn that this is the ninth which Mr. Brown has buried, seven of whom had reached manhood and womanhood, and lie side by side in the cemetery.  One son and a daughter survive them.  The bereaved widow and daughter, the aged parents and other relatives have the sympathies of a large circle of friends.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 22, 1878

Death

OLNEY:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 9th, at the residence of his father, after a lingering illness, George [Olney] only son of Anthony Olney.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1878

Deaths

WHEELER:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, Mrs. Jennie K. [Wheeler] wife of Garry D. Wheeler, and daughter of S.J. Gray, aged 27 years and 4 months.

THOMPSON:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Monday May 29th, 1878, wife of Asel L Thompson, aged 59 years.

WITHEY:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, Josiah Withey, aged about 40 years.

ADAMS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 14th, 1878, Timothy Adams, aged 76 years.

HEALY:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], of cancer, May 19th, 1878, Mrs. Eliza Healy, aged 56 years and months.

Mrs. Healy, wife of Seth Healy, died Sunday morning. The remains were taken to Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] for interment on Tuesday.

TRACY:  In Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.], May 16, 1878, Mrs. Mary [Tracy] wife of John tracy, aged 53 years.

MOAK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, of diptheria Katie [Moak] daughter of F.A. moak, aged 11 years.

GROVES:  M.E. Groves, Midland ticket agent at Bernhard's Bay [Oswego Co. NY], died of lung fever last week.

News Item

Sidney, Delaware Co. NY:  Diphtheria has been raging in this vicinity for the last three or four months.  Last Sunday Samuel Swort buried a son of thirteen years, at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], two miles, from here, which makes the twentieth death from that disease.  They were all children or young persons who have died.