Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 19, 1878

Marriages

SEELY - NEWTON:  In Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], Sept. 16, 1878, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. Henry Seely, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lucia C. Newton of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

LARAWAY - WARRINER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. J.M. Laraway to Miss Josephine E. Warriner all of Guilford.

SHORES - SOULE:  At Whitney's Point, [Broome Co. NY], August 28th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. Charles E. Shores of North Colesville [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Cassie A. Soule, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

ADAMS - MANWARREN:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 12th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Irving B. Adams to Miss Gertie Manwarren all of Columbus.

COATS - MERICLE:  In Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. G.P. Turnbull, Mr. F.E. Coats of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emily L. Mericle of Taylor.

BENSON - CRANDALL:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, by Rev. R.C. Crandall, Mr. Winfield Benson to Miss Laura Crandall, both of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

MOWRY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 7th, Ida [Mowry] daughter of Nelson E. and Mary Mowry, aged 19 years and 4 months.

UTTER:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Mr. Samuel Utter aged about 75 years.

BRETT:  At the residence of her son, Charles E. Brett, in Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Mrs. Lydia A. Brett in the 81st year of her age.

TARBELL:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 9th, Mrs. John S. Tarbell of Montrose, Pa. aged 55 years.

CABLE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 4th, Myrta H. [Cable] daughter of Theodore and Mary J. Cable, aged 2 years.

NICKERSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 5th, Samaria [Nickerson] wife of George Nickerson, aged 66 years.

CAMPBELL:  In Sherburne, Sept. 7th, Sally [Campbell] widow of Alonzo Campbell, aged 78 years.

JOSLYN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, Mr. E.H. Joslyn.

New Berlin:  Mr. Joslyn died on Wednesday morning, after suffering severely for several days.  His funeral occurred upon the following Saturday.

BARBER:  In Portville, Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. Sept. 7th, 1878, Mr. Moses Barber formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 years.

JONES:  Benjamin Jones' youngest boy, aged 2 years, was taken suddenly ill Saturday and died next morning.  His funeral was held at his father's house in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday, and the remains brought to North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

LAMB:  Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry [Lamb] a five-year-old son of George Lamb of this town, was found dead in the meadow where Mr. Lamb's team were pastured on Thursday evening last at about six o'clock. there was an ugly gash on the side of his head and death must have occurred instantly.  It is not known positively how he received his injuries, only that he must have been kicked by one of the team, as no one saw him alive in the lot.  He had not been missed from the house but a few minutes and on inquiry being made for him his little sister discovered him in the meadow and said he was asleep.  She was sent to awaken him and found him dead. Times

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WALSWORTH:  In Jones County, Iowa, near Onslow, Aug. 23d of old age, Mr. William Walsworth aged 93 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Sept. 12, 1878]

The death of William Walsworth, for many years a resident of Chenango, which occurred at Onslow, Jones County, Iowa, at the residence of his son Stephen as published in the obituary notices last week, is deserving of more than mere mention.

Mr. Walsworth was one of the pioneers of this county [Chenango Co. NY], and for three-quarters of a century resided in Preston township, or that vicinity, and wherever known was universally respected and esteemed.  He was a soldier in the war of 1812, in Captain Palmer's Company and served until peace was declared.  Some twelve years ago, Mr. Walsworth removed to Iowa and took up his residence with his son Stephen, who, in a letter announcing his father's death, says "He died without a struggle or a groan and passed away as a child going to sleep.  He had longed to go and has gone to a brighter world.  We miss him very much, and would gladly have kept him longer with us.  The house is lonely without him."

The many friends in Chenango, of the venerable patriarch, whose age was ninety-three, while experiencing a sense of sadness at his death, will find relief and consolation in the fact that his exit was peaceful and happy, rather desiring to depart.

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FISHER:  In Windsor, Broome Co. [NY] on Sunday evening, Sept. 14th, of consumption, Mr. Nathan S. Fisher aged 30 years, 11 months and 20 days, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

That "Death loves a shining mark," is well illustrated in the death of the noble man whose name heads this sketch.  Some ten or twelve years ago, Mr. Fisher came to this place and entered into business as a druggist, in company with C.W. Copley.  After a couple of years trial, the business not proving successful as expected, they sold out and Mr. Fisher next entered into partnership with W.H. Bishop, in the dry goods business.  This venture also was not satisfactory, and about 1874, Mr. Fisher removed to Windsor, Broome County [NY] where his father resided and purchased an interest in the Coburn Whip Company with which concern he was connected at the time of his death.  For several years his health had been poor, consumption having marked him for a victim.  In order to regain his health, he traveled for some time in the West, selling the goods of the Company, but the dread disease gradually became seated, and although at times there were evidence of marked improvement, they were soon dissipated.  Some four weeks since he was taken decidedly worse, and on Sunday night last passed away to the "better land."

Nathan S. Fisher was one of nature's noblemen.  In all the qualities that go to make up the true man, he was richly endowed.  In all the walks of life he was found ready and willing to take his full share of responsibility and he was ever true to every trust.  But little more than thirty-one years of age, he had acquired a reputation seldom won until later years.  He early joined the Masonic Lodge and when the Commandery was instituted in this place, he was one of the first to become a member.  Subsequently he took the 32d degree in masonry which is the highest that can be conferred in this country.  Some six years ago, Mr. Fisher married the daughter of John Fryer, Esq., of this place, and she with two children survives to mourn his death. The blow is a severe one to the stricken family and the heartfelt sympathy of many friends goes out toward them in their affliction.  May He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, be kind.

The funeral took place at Windsor on Tuesday, and was largely attended.  A number of Sir Knights from this place went over and joined with Masons from other points in performing the last sad rites to one who in life had been true and faithful.  The services were very impressive.

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White Store, Chenango Co. NY:  Diphtheria:  We had hoped that never again would our hand guide the pen to write that word.  But the dread disease is again among us, notwithstanding it had subsided for several months.  A daughter of Mr. Emerson, Miss Jennie [Emerson] aged about 14 years, died with diphtheria Saturday and is buried today (Monday) at Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY], the former home of Mr. Emerson.  We learn of several cases near Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co. NY], and it is feared the disease will rage as fatally as last spring, when, it will be remembered, numbers in this vicinity were stricken down and died.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY, 1872

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, May 9, 1872

Marriages

NORTON - NASH:  In Erie, Penn., April 19, by Rev. Wm. Wythe, Mr. Francis A. Norton, Jr., and Miss Nannie Nash, both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

JONES - HODGE:  In Chittenango Falls [Madison Co. NY], April 17, by Rev. A. Harroun, John Jones and Emma Hodge both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

MATHEWS - ABBOTT:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] April 17, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, Mr. E.C. mathews and Miss Marion L. Abbott, both of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

PURDY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], May 5, of consumption, Sarah J. [Purdy] daughter of J.H. and M.A. Purdy, aged 17 years 10 months and 5 days.

BARNES:  In Ridgeville, April 31 [sic], Seymour Barnes aged 65 years.

Seymour Barnes of Bridgeville, died April 31st. [sic].  He was an old resident of Lenox and highly esteemed.

Chittenango, Madison Co. NY: We regret to learn of the bereavement of Miss Minnie L. Barnes, one of the teachers of the Union School in this village, caused by the death of her father, which occurred at his residence in Lenox [Madison Co. NY] on Monday last.  Miss Barnes has the sympathies of all our citizens in her affliction. We are pleased to learn that she will resume her position in the school at the commencement of the summer term next Monday.

LOOMIS:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] May 1, Miss Hattie Loomis aged about 21 years.

MILLER:  In Deansville, April 18, Isaac Miller in the 81st year of his age.

RICE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] April 19, Mrs. Samuel Rice formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 80 years.

STICKNEY:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], April 30, Miss Mary J. Stickney aged 46 years and 10 months.

WHITMORE:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], April 25, M. Josie ][Whitmore] aged 19 years and 4 months.

BROOKS:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY], April 5, Newton Brooks, aged 5 years 10 months and 24 days.

PAGE:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], April 22, Daniel Page, aged 91 years.

DAVIS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], April 26, Evan Davis, aged 26 years.

WILBUR:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], at the residence of his son-in-law, D.A. Briggs, William Wilbur, aged 51 years and 5 months.

BEEBE:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] recently, twin babes of Nelson and Nettie Beebe, aged respectively 3 and 10 days.  The afflicted parents have the sympathy of their kind neighbors in these their sad bereavements.

Treasures to earthly mortals given, / In infancy have quit earth's race, / As tiny angels flown to Heaven, / Upon the throne of grace.

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Canastota, Madison Co. NY:  Our community was saddened by the intelligence of the death of E. Clark, a former resident of this place, which occurred a short time since in Wisconsin, where he and family has resided for the past few years.  The friends and relatives of the deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in this hour of their sad affliction.

New Woodstock, Madison Co. NY:  James H. Hawkins who had lived in this place some time, died at his father's residence in Syracuse, April 26th.  He was a member of the Baptist Church here and an earnest worker in the temperance cause.  He held the office of lodge deputy until he left here last fall.  Mr. H. was a young man of high moral worth.

New Woodstock, Madison Co. NY:  Allen Gifford who sold his house near the gristmill to E. Harris and went to Michigan to locate a soldier's claim, returned last week to find his little boy down with brain fever, and the child died Sunday last week.

Oneida Lake, Madison Co., NY:  Ira Bushnell of this place, died April 11th with apoplexy.

We learn of one of the most frightful and fatal accidents that has happened in this section in many years.  It appears that a young man, 16 years of age, by the name of Job Knickerbocker, in the employ of James M. Phillips, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], was on Saturday night boiling sap in an old house used for that purpose.  During the night, becoming somewhat weary, he crawled up over the pans, where, it seems, there was a second floor, or upper room, and while there he fell into a sleep and rolled off into the pans below.  These pans were full of boiling sap.  He struck on his stomach, between the two pans, his feet entering the boiling sap of one pan, while his hands were thrown into the other.  He was fearfully scalded at either extremity. We understand that he extricated himself from this perilous position and walked about half a mile to the house of his mother (a widow lady) where after lingering a short time in great agony he died.  Greene American, 25th.

Civil War Correspondence, 114th NY Regiment, Aug./ Sept. 1863

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 12, 1863

We are permitted to make the following extract from a private letter written by a member of the Chenango regiment.  It breathes the pure spirit of patriotism and indicates the sentiments of "our boys" on the prosecution of the war.  The letter was written during the siege of Port Hudson and show the estimation in which Copperheads are held by patriotic soldiers.

"I am not ashamed to belong to the 114th. They are true as steel.  Our regiment has 480 men fit for duty.  I have just been relieved at the rifle pits.  We have a breastwork clear round the Rebs and cannon planted.  The negroes have made several charges.  They are terrible to fight.  They charged seven times in succession.  The Rebs hang everyone they catch of them and the negroes don't wait for the gallows but put the bayonet into them.  They are just the boys to fight the Rebs. They will not have any paroled prisoners to fight over the second time. 

We have been attacked in the rear by a Guerilla band.  Our boys have been chasing them, but without success.  They are like the bands of Copperheads north who are continually attacking us in the rear. They are hated worse than the enemy in front.  I hope the time will soon come when they will be hunted like the bands of the South and shot down at sight.  

You wished to know what the soldiers' feelings was about this. They are in favor of military law over the north that will make them loyal by force as Jeff Davis does in order to control his minions in rebeldom. We hope there will be a draft, and they will bring some of the Copperheads down here with us.  We understand they are to fill up the old regiments.  There is more men needed, and we feel that our breasts have been a bulwark for such men about long enough.  Had it but been for the brave volunteers, our homes would have seen such sights as we see here. We are ready to endure the hardships to sustain the Union, for without this we are ruined forever. We desire peace on no other terms than an unconditional submission to the United States.  The Chenango Union is taken by three of the Company. They swear and curse the editor and say he ought to be hung. The brave boys that are facing death and bearing wounds under a scorching sun to ward off the blows aimed at their homes hate such men worse than the armed foe in front.  C.C."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 16, 1863

Headquarters 114th Reg. Brashear City, La. Saturday, Aug. 12, 1863

Editors Telegraph:  What has become of that valorous "Bumble Bee" that used to hum such patriotic tunes and buzz such noble sentiments of patriotism and sing of such great deeds of heroism that he and the 114th through him would do when the enemy were met face to face in the battle struggles.  Why is it that the valorous deeds and mysterious movements of "Chenango's Pride" are no longer chronicled in the Telegraph by "One of the Bumble Bees?"  Has the "Bee" found a larger scope for his "literary ability," or has he become disgusted with the way the rebs received him at Beeland and retired from the more active and dangerous portions of the field and folded his wings and hid his sting in some obscure retreat?  To tell the truth, Mr. Editors, the little Bumble Bees that are thus so cruelly deserted are anxious, considerably anxious about that great Father of Bees that promised to lead them to battle and to victory.  Where is he? Oh, where?  

At Bisland it was noted among the Bees that the Bee had his wings clipped.  Some said it was a rebel bullet.  Others contended that it was a piece of bark chipped from a stump by a passing ball, that wounded him and a third guessed he only hit it against a cane stalk as he lay in the brake and then that cruel doctor that could not fix the wound, threw out such dreadful hints against that honored Bee that our hearts are sad and ache with pain.  If you had seen him at Bisland and heard him buzz you never would believe the doctor, no sir, never.  And when he was hit, he buzzed a sentiment that will always be remembered by the bees as the saying of their greatest hero.  "I have received Uncle Sam's badge of the Legion of Honor" and away he went, his fainting form supported by two lesser Bees.

And more than all, we miss those letters in the Telegraph that so faithfully chronicled our movements.  they were well written and who now can take up the pen and perform the duty so well done by our Bee.  No one, there is not a Bee in the whole swarm that can wield a pen so readily as he, not one.  Who then shall write to The Telegraph, the Bees ask, and echo answers "who."  And it is decided among them that The Telegraph will have to send a special Bee down here to furnish it with news, for none of them dare to take up the quill so powerfully wielded by that great minded, but [-unreadable-].

Permit me Mr. Editors to state that, since the fatal 14th of June, our regiment has witnessed the fall of Port Hudson and rejoiced with the victors and feel honored that we have been permitted to cooperate with other brave troops in this department in bringing this stronghold of treason at our feet.  You have already read vivid descriptions of scenes and incidents that transpired during the siege, and I will not attempt that which I may make tedious to your readers.  After the surrender, our stay within the works was short and our brigade, as has always been the case since it was formed when anything was to be done, was pushed forward to Leonardville, where a force of rebs had collected.  Here, after a day's contest with the traitors, we bivouacked until the -th(?) of July, when we were ordered into summer quarters at Thibodeaux La. about 65 miles west of New Orleans.  Our old tents having been gobbled up by the rebs when they retook Brashear City, we had a new equipment furnished us and by raising them up from the ground and building bunks to sleep on, we had arranged a very pleasant habitation, which we hoped to occupy for a few months.  But how little can we depend upon a day's quiet in military life. We had just got nicely settled, when, to our infinite disgust, we were ordered to Brashear, that dismal, damp devilish mosquito hole, where a man cannot sit one moment of time, even in broad daylight, without thrashing about like one demented, and at night - it is terrible to think of.  Woe to him that is out after the shades of evening begin to fall.  Everyone must seek the shelter of his Mosquito Net or else bear the torture of these hellish little hectors.

But "bear yourselves in patience" is our motto, for already a rumor is among us that we are going to be moved to a healthier and better region, where mosquitoes and miasmas do not come in the air so thick that you have to beat them off with clubs.  Baton Rouge is a pleasant town, high upon bluffs which render it a very healthy and desirable location for troops.

I had almost forgotten to tell you that you can expect Capt. Bockee in your town in a few days perhaps before this reaches you.  He is detailed as one of the officers from the 114th regiment to visit the north for the purpose of escorting the drafted men to fill up our thinned ranks.  Capt. Knowlton of Co. F and Lieut. Schermerhorn of Co. I are the other officers detailed from our regiment.  They will all visit Chenango if permission is given them after arriving at their destination, which will depend upon the amount of drafted men in the market.  

Respectfully, LOTT

Vital Records, Madison (1810) & Otsego (1878) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 4, 1810

Elopement

Whereas Lucy [Dorrance] my wife has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause and frfuseth to dwell with me, I hereby forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  James Dorrance, Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], July 3, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 25, 1810

Death

"Death's shafts fly thick - here falls the village swain, / And there his pamper'd lord.  The cup goes round / And who so artful as to put it by him. / 'Tis long since death had the majority - / Yet strange! the living lay it not at heart."

Died, In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday the 18th inst. of a painful and lingering disorder, which he bore with manly fortitude and resignation, Mr. William Anson Whipple, son of Jeremiah Whipple, Esq. in the twenty-first year of his age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 22, 1810

Death

With pain we are compelled to record the death of another Revolutionary Patriot - Lieut. Gov. Broome is no more.

Died at 12 o'clock this day, the Honorable John Broome, Esq. Lieutenant Governor of this state, aged 72 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 5, 1810

Death

Died at sea on his passage from the Havanna to New Orleans, Lieut Tripp of the U. States Navy.  He had the command of the brig Vixen and was ordered (as we are informed) to cruise in our waters for the protection of our trade.  Lt. Tripp was a brave and active officer and had signalized himself in the Tripolitan war in the Mediterranean.  American Watchman

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 12, 1810

Death

On Friday last, a child of Mr. William Eddy of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], aged four years, was scalded to death by falling into a kettle of boiling water.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 26, 1810

Marriages

At Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY], on Thursday the 6th inst. Mr. Levi Bemont to Miss Lydia Russel.

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] Mr. James McNeil of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Billings.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, September 20, 1878

Marriages

At the bride's father's, Sept 5, by Rev. J.H. Wright, Leverett Munson of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Josephine Davis of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 17 by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Edward B. Williams and Priscilla M. Redfield, both of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11 by Rev. N.J. Hawley, L Burr Farnsworth and Minnie B. DeVoe all of Afton.

Deaths

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 14, Geo. Carley aged 61 years.

In Hornellsville [Steuben Co. NY], Aug. 6, Mary [Edson] eldest daughter of Henry Edson, aged 38 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 10, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilber.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 11, Edmund Fern, aged 79 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 15, Eunice Tobey, wife of Zacheus Tobey Jr. aged 60 years.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], Sept. 14, Dr. Henry B. Johnson aged 45 years.

At Croton in August, William Patterson formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Harpersville [Broome Co. NY] Sept. 18, relict of the above, aged about 65 years.  Buried in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] yesterday.

Franklin, Delaware Co. NY:  Last Thursday morning our entire community were surprised to hear of the death of Mrs. Edwin S. Parsons of this village, which occurred at six o'clock on that morning.  Mrs. Parson's death was caused by hemorrhage of the lungs.  The funeral was held at their residence on Friday afternoon, and the remains were taken to Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday for interment.