Vital Records, Madison (1872) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, May 16, 1872

Marriages

GROAT - AVERY:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], May 8, by Rev. B. W. Hamilton, Mr. William R. Groat of Chatham Village, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] and Lizzie M. Avery, daughter of R.H. Avery, Esq. of Canastota.

CRANDALL - ADAMS:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] April 9 by Rev. R.R. Prentice, Mr. John T. Crandall and Mrs. Ruth Adams both of Brookfield.

CASE - CASE:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 5, by Rev. L.B. Wells, Mr. Lorenzo Case and Miss Amanda Case both of Chittenango.

LAPAN - BARKER:  In Clinton [Madison Co. NY], May 1, by Rev. M.S. Hard of Illion, N.Y. Mr. Willima A. Laphan and Miss Fannie M. Barker, both of Clinton.

Deaths

ALLEN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 5, Arthur J. [Allen] son of Jerome B and Clarissa Allen, aged nearly 11 months.

CLEVELAND:  In Vienna N.Y. [Oneida Co.] May 1, Jerome B. Cleveland aged 47 years.

CRATOR:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 3, Squire Crator aged 55 years.

SHEPHARD:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 4, Caroline W. [Shepard] only daughter of L Edwin and Mary A. Shepherd aged 1 year and 4 days.

SOUTHWICK:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], May 10, Mrs. Clarissa B. Southwick, relict of Benjamin Southwick in the 72d year of her age.

LANGDON:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], May 3, Edward B. Langdon aged 52 years.

DAVIS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], April 25, Evan Davis, aged 46 years.

BORDEN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] April 26, Oliver Borden son of T.F. Borden of Illinois, aged 50 years.

EASTWOOD:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], April 26, Michael Eastwood aged 66 years.

LINDSLEY:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], May 12, of organic disease of the heart, Elmer L. Lindsley in the 22d year of his age.

SLOCUM:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 10, George W. Slocum aged 94 years, 6 months and 3 days.

STEWART:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] May 14, Bertie [Stewart] only son of B.C. and Gertie Stewart, aged about 2 years.

We learn that on Tuesday morning last, a small child belonging to Bradley Stewart of Stockbridge fell into a well of over twelve feet in depth and before it was discovered and rescued was drowned.  This little child was about two years of age and the idol of his parents.  It had been missing but a -?- before the discovery was made by them.

BARNES:  Deacon C.W. Barnes an old and highly respected resident of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], died in that village on Saturday, May 4th, aged eighty years.  He had several times suffered paralytic strokes and was at last suddenly stricken so severely that death soon followed.  Mr. Barnes had been deacon and one of the leading members of the Baptist Church of that place for very many years and will most assuredly be missed by many relatives, old friends and acquaintances.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriages

ROE - THOMPSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 10th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. George D. Roe of North Norwich to Miss Eliza C. Thompson of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

COX PECK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 17th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Frank S. Cox of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss M. Arabella Peck of South Otselic.

BLISS - THOMPSON:  At the residence of Dea. M.S. Parker in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. O.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Adelbert J. Bliss to Miss Anna B. Thompson, both of Greene.

FARNSWORTH - DEVOE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. L. Burr Farnsworth, to Miss Minnie B. DeVoe all of Afton.

Deaths

THURSTON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st, Olliva [Thurston wife of William Thurston and vof the late Benjamin Draper of Morris , Otsego Co. [NY], aged 72 years, 2 months and 16 days.

NICHOLSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 22d, Mr. Wm. Nicholson, aged 89 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Mr. George M. Weaver aged 41 years.

The funeral of George M Weaver occurred on Saturday afternoon last at 2 o'clock.  He died of disease contracted in the army and at the time of his death was forty-one years of age, leaving a wife, daughter and son.

PECK:  In Albion, Orleans Co. [NY] Sept. 1st, Elizabeth McLane [Peck] wife of Elias B. Peck aged 40 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

ELKINTON:  In Philadelphia, Sept. 21st, Mr. George M. Elkinton brother-in-law of S.H. and Henry F. Weeden of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co NY].

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INGERSOLL: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning Sept. 24th, after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll] wife of Frederick W. Ingersoll aged 52 years, 8 months.

Thus passed away to the better land, one whose dwelling on earth has been a blessing to it.  None knew but to love or esteem her.  Rich in the better treasures of the heart, she became rich in many friends.  quiet, unobtrusive, unselfish, finding her best happiness in ministering it unto others, she came to put a warm place in many hearts.  She bore her sickness with the same gentle patience in which she had ever lived.  faithful she was in all the relations of life, and when the final summons came, it found her ready.  As a wife and mother, seldom a better.  As a friend in social intercourse, and in the amenities of life, many lips are gracious in her praise.  As a Christian with a simple looking unto Jesus, "she hath done what she could.":  She obtained life's best blessing - so lived as to pass away at peace with God and in perfect charity with all the world.

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In the death of Mrs. Lovina Wheeler wife of Philip Wheeler, which occurred September 7th, in the fifty-sixth year of her age, our community has sustained a deep loss.  For several weeks previous to her death, she had been a great sufferer from acute rheumatic fever, but the same remarkable patience and perfect faith that had sustained her through life, remained to the last.  She lived and died a true, conscientious Christian.  Possessed of a quiet, retiring nature, her virtues and good deeds were not as conspicuously displayed as many, but were the more highly prized by those that knew her best, and will not be forgotten, or so unrewarded by Him who notes the sparrow's fall.  During her long and painful illness, she received the almost constant care of loving children, though deprived by sickness of the arm that had promised to sustain and comfort her in sickness and in health.  A son and daughter were ever ready and willing to minister to her wants and in the future their greatest consolation will be "We did all we could to make mother comfortable."  The family and friends of deceased have the heart-felt sympathy of the community, who mourn with them the loss of a true friend, a kind neighbor, and a good citizen.  Guilford, Sept. 23, 1878.

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Elam Yale a former resident of this village, died in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Sunday after a long illness.

Unadilla Valley:  We are sorry to learn that the dread diphtheria has again commenced its ravages.  September 8th, Jennie Emerson, a fair young girl living near White Store [Chenango Co. NY], was at Union Church in perfect health.  September 13th, one-week later, the sad news passed from lip to lip "Jennie Emerson is carried to her grave today."  The same day, a young daughter of Mrs. Williams living near the Daniel Crowell place, fell a victim to the disease while five other cases are reported in the family.  Dr. Smith the attending physician, has strong hopes that the other cases will recover.

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

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 3, 1810

Deaths

At Bloomingdale [Essex Co. NY] in the vicinity of New York on the 19th ultimo, Mr. James Chretham director of the American Citizen.

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Monday last, an infant of Mr. Asa Seymour.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 10, 1810

News Item

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the third instant, an indented apprentice boy named John Stone in the fifteenth year of his age.  Whoever will apprehend said boy and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, but no charges.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy under the penalty of the law.  William Hallock, Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 4, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 17, 1810

Death

At Geneva on the 2nd instant of a painful disorder, which he bade with fortitude and resignation, Mr. William Campbell late of Albany [Albany Co. NY] in the 22d year of his age.

When stern Misfortune's angry frown, / Blasts Expectation's flowery bloom; / From Hopes firm rock look calmly down, / Nor fear the terrors of the tomb.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 24, 1810

Elopement

Whereas Try[hena [Pool] my wife has eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John Pool, Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY], October 12, 1810

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 31, 1810

Marriage

At Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] Mr. Andrew Dickinson to Miss Ruth Hall both of Fabius.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, September 27, 1878

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 20th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Wm. F. Holcomb of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie Sitts of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 21st by Rev. T.A. Stevens, S. Delos White of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Florence E. Murphy of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] Sept. 25, May Linden [Jones] infant daughter of Chas. A. and Helen M. Jones, aged 3 months and 9 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 21, C.R. Sweet aged 70 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 23, Thos. Smart aged 75 years.

Nathan Fisher of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] formerly of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] was buried by the Masonic fraternity at the latter place on Tuesday of last week.  A large number of friends and relatives of the deceased and his family were present and participated in the last sad rites.  Mr. Fisher was a businessman of rare qualities and made friends wherever he went.  He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss.  The Masonic fraternity was represented by Windsor lodge in a body with members from many sister lodges joining with them, the whole under an escort of Knight Templars from Norwich Commandery No. 50 of which body the deceased was a member. There were also Sir Knights present who joined in the escort form Great Bend Commandery No. 27, St. Omers, No. 19 of Elmira and Malta, No. 21 of Binghamton.

David Coye one of our old and well-known citizens, died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week.  While on the fairgrounds he was taken with disease of the heart and carried to his home, where he died in a very few minutes.  Mr. Coye was a bachelor, nearly eighty years of age and a kind-hearted, genial old man.  As he was quite a musician and a general favorite with both young and old, the Unadilla Cornet Band very kindly volunteered to act as an escort to the hearse and followed his remains through the villages as they were borne to their last resting place, playing a dirge in a very solemn and affecting manner. The remains were taken to Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] for internment.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY 1855

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 11, 1855

Marriages

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 1st, by Rev. D.E. Barr, Mr. Wm. Bard of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss A.J. Rockwell of Butternuts.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Elder J. Cooke, Mr. Henry Wellman of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Phebe Townsend  of Milford.

Death

In Kortright, Del. Co. [NY] on the 3d inst. Hyram Yager aged 37 years.  Mr. Yager was formerly a resident of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 11, 1855

Marriages

In Ames, Montgomery County, N.Y. on Thursday, Oct. 18th, by Rev. O.G. Robinson, Mr. Edgar Reynolds of Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Wheeler of the former place.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. John Blend to Miss Belinda Sullivan both of Oneonta.

On the 10th inst. by Rev. E. Westcott, Mr. Chauncey Cepperley to Miss Emeline Ackley, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. Enna H. [Carpenter] only child of L.P. and E.C. Carpenter, aged 6 months and 11 days.

Why was my beauteous budding flower, / Blighted and dead so soon; / Oh whyt! in all earth's rosy bowers, / Should anguish still find room.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 14, 1855

Marriages

At Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 7th, by Rev. George Parsons, Mr. Nathaniel Post of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nancy A. Allison of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 30th, by the same, Mr. Franklin F. Cross of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Clarinda P. Robinson of Exeter.

In Davenport, Del. Co. [NY] on the 28th ult. by R.H. Robinson, Mr. Zephania Gues of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Serepta Tauax of Davenport.

At Schuyler's Lake, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. S. Hayward of Hartwick, Mr. George M. Bonrod of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY to Miss Frances A. Palmer of Schuyler's Lake.

Deaths

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] suddenly Oct. 28th of numb palsey, Mrs. Lydia Gardner wife of Clark Gardner, aged 65 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, Mr. Stephen Eddy in the 55th year of his age.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. after a few days' illness, Deacon Joseph Northrup aged 73 years.

The deceased was one of the early settlers of this place, there being at the time of his settlement here but two dwellings where the present village of Otego now stands.  The farm on which he settled and on which he has lived for the last 63 years was then a howling wilderness; only one wagon having passed along the highway, which passes through it at the time of his arrival here.  He has been for many years a deacon of the Baptist Church of Otego of which he has been a member about 24 years.  he died in the hope of a glorious resurrection and left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Dear Father, thou hast left us, / and thy loss we deeply feel; / But 'tis God that hath bereft us, / And he will all our sorrows heal.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 21, 1855

Marriages

At the Hotel of M.C. Emmons on the 15th inst. by Rev. E.B. Hodge, Mr. Mitchell Covert to Miss Charity Haron, both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. C.G. Robinson, Mr. Lovinas Marshall of Mansfield, Ohio, to Miss Lurena Crandell of the former place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 5, 1855

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. V.J. Hare of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Isabelle Dezell of Meridith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of Wednesday Nov. 28th, at the house of Mr. Hudson Burnside by Rev. C.N. Pattengill, Mr. Roderick Jacobs of Prattville, Greene County [NY] to Miss Jane Burnside of Maryland.

Also, at the same time and place, and by the same, Mr. S.S. Westcott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss P.A. Brown of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 12, 1855

Marriage

In Meridith, Del. County [NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Levi Cummings of Middlefield, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Mary C. Bristol of Meridith.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY 1847 & 1878

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 7, 1847

Marriages

In this village [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].

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

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult., Mr. Noah Eddy at the advanced age of 87 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. George Edward [West] son of George and Mary West, aged 6 years and 2 months.  

Hers was a cheerful faith!  The darling child / In whom was centered love and hope and pride. / The radiant idol of her worship died, / And o'er his beauteous clay the clods were piled. / Yet through her tears the mourning mother smiled, / As, with the eye of faith, she saw the bowers / Of Heaven fresh - blooming with immortal flowers. / Amid whose fragrance, wandered, undefiled, / The Loved and early Lost.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 14, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Ranson, Mr. Samuel G. Wilkins to Miss Alice O. [White] daughter of the late Dr. Delos White.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. John Echler to Miss Catherine Young, both of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

On the same day, and by the same, Mr. John W. Fake of Columbia, Herkimer Co. [NY] to Miss Ellen Provost of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

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

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder J. Putnam, Mr. Washington L. Joslen of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Beckley of Hartwick.

Deaths

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mr. Warren Babbit in the 74th year of his age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mr. John Reed, a Revolutionary Soldier, aged over 70 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 21, 1847

Marriages

On the 11th inst. by the Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Elihu H. Briggs of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Salina A. Cook of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. K.F. Parshall, Mr. James Lane to Miss Mary Ann Crandall, all of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. H.A. Smith, Mr. Harrison North to Miss Helen M. [Parshall].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by the same, Mr. Cornelius Locy of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mariette Marks of the former place.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st instant, by the same, Mr. Jacob Moak to Miss Harriet Smith.

In Warren [Herkimer Co. NY] , on the 11th ult. by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Thomas Marshall to Miss Rebecca Hudson.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 28, 1847

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday morning 26th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Whiston, Mr. L.C. Stowell of the city of New York, to Miss Abbey C. Cory of this place [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

On Saturday morning, 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. E.P. St. john to Miss Harriet Gross.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. Julia J. [Fay] daughter of Mrs. Mary Fay, aged 21 years.

At Unadilla Forks [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Mr. John Chaney, a Revolutionary soldier, aged 81 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Mr. Eli Dimock, aged 74 years.

The body of a man named J. Meickman, a German watch and clock repairer said to be from Knox, Albany, Co. [NY] was found in the Susquehanna River at Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th instant.  It is supposed he went into the river to bathe, as his clothes were found on the bank about four rods form the body.  His face was cut considerably, occasioned probably by coming in contact with roots at the bottom of the river in diving.  In his pockets were found 87-90 in money and a watch, and his trunk contained a watch and watch tools, the latter of which are in charge of Abner Graves, Jr. Coroner of this place.  Freeman's Journal

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriages

At the residence of Mr. Calvin Graves, Sept. 19th by Rev. C.K. McHarg, Oliver Williams of 71 Catharine St., Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Maria Clinton of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents, Sept. 17th, '78 by Rev. John M. Chase, Edward P. Saxton of Westville [Franklin Co. NY] and Miss Alida V. Tipple of Schenevus, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 18, by Rev. J. Evans, Harvey E Pease of Whitney's Point, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY] and Lola E. Gott of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 19 by Rev. J. Evans, E. Frank Blair of Erieville, N.Y. [Madison Co.] to Appaeg Smith of East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

At the  home of the bride's father in Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 18th, by Rev. Orren Perkins, Fillmore M. French of Warren, Herkimer county [NY] to Mary E. [Ingalls] daughter of Allen Ingalls.

Deaths

At Bergen Heights, Jersey City, N.J. Sept. 15th, Melissa [Ward] wife of Elizar Ward of the firm of E. & O. Ward, New York, aged 60 years.

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

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

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Death of Dr. Joseph N. Northrop:  Of the sudden death of this esteemed gentleman and former resident of Decatur, Otsego County [NY] on the 17th inst. the Albany Express says:

The many friends of Dr. Northrop will regret to hear of his sudden death, which occurred at 2 o'clock last evening at the house of Mrs. Buckhout, a patient of the deceased, residing on the corner of Second and Knox Street.  The doctor had called at the home mentioned as was his custom about that hour and while engaged in making up some powders he suddenly and without any warning fell from the chair upon which he was seated and expired almost instantly. The cause of death was heart disease. Several months since the deceased had a severe attack of illness from which he was laid up for some weeks.

Dr. Northrop was a graduate of the medical college at Castleton, Vt. a native of Otsego County and had resided in this city {Albany, NY] for the past fifteen years. He was at one time President of the Albany County Medical Society.  As a practitioner he was much liked and from his genial manner and careful attraction to his patients had established a large practice.  It is a remarkable coincidence that the doctor died on the thirty-fifth anniversary of his marriage.  The deceased was a thorough going Democrat in politics and was a few years since their candidate for Alderman in the Seventh ward.  The doctor was very charitably inclined and being a man of means, dispensed that charity in a manner that few outside people were aware of, but which many recipients thereof will miss.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847 & 1869

 Cherry Vally Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 2, 1847

Marriage

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. R.S. Levi, Mr. Martin Eckler to Miss Charlotte R. Cummings, both of Middlefield.

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th inst. Mr. M.M. Manchester formerly of New Berlin, Chenango Co. [NY] in the 28th year of his age.

Cherry Vallen Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 9, 1847

Marriage

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. J. Hughs, Daniel J. Cummings, M.D. of Apulia, Onondaga Co. [NY] to Mary Amelia [Sprague] eldest daughter of Dr. J.S. Sprague, of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Mrs. Irena Gautt in the 78th year of her age.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. George C. [Stowell] son of Mr. James Stowell, aged about 26 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 16, 1847

Marriages

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Z. Cook, Mr. Lewis Spencer to Miss Nancy A. Broten, all of Edmeston.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. L. Bolton, Mr. Benj. Sr. J. Soule of Burlington, to Miss Amanda Wells of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

On the 10th ult. by Re.v J.D. Lawyer, Mr. Caleb Fox to Miss Lovina Paris, all of Sharon [Schoharie].

Death

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th instant, Col. Adin Deming, aged 81 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 23, 1847

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th instant, Abby [Delong] daughter of Mr. Henry Delong, aged 3 years 10 months and 4 days.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Sarah M. [Chaddon] widow of the late Dan'l Chaddon, aged 32.

In Barre (Orleans Co.) [NY] on the 28th April, Delos Fitch, formerly of Exeter, aged 20.

In Seward, April 17th, Mr. Andrew Loucks, aged 82 years and 11 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 30,1847

Marriages

In Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. A.E. Campbell, Mr. Andrew H. Todd to Miss Henrietta J. [Alma] daughter of Mr. Walter Alma.  [With the above we received a share of the "fixens."]

At Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. Jas. W. Phillips, Mr. Sylvester Lyman of New York to Miss Elvira C. [Goodyear] daughter of Jared Goodyear, Esq. of the former place.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. E.L. North, Mr. James Young of Warren, Herkimer co. [NY] to Miss Amma O. Gilchrist daughter of Mr. Daniel Gilchrist of Springfield.

In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. E. Armitage, Mr. Davis W. Bates of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sally [Diefendorf] daughter of Rev. Jonas Diefendorf of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY].

At Fairhaven, Mass. on the  16th inst. by the Rev. J. Roberts James O. Morse of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Georgia A. [Whitwell] daughter of Farman A. Whitwell, esq. of Fairhaven, Mass.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Louisa [Engle] wife of Mr. Martin Engle in the 31st year of her age.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. at the residence of Peter G. Best, Mrs. Elizabeth [Henry] wife of the late Wells Henry, aged 887 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 26, 1869

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents, May 6th, by Rev. S.I. McKee, Theodore C. Reid to Miss Kate M. Lont both of Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] 12th inst. by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Rev. L.C.  Hayes of the Wyoming Annual Conference to Lydia A. Bowen.

At Zion Church Greene [Chenango Co. NY] 18th inst. by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Lester G. Thompson to Miss Lena P. Marvin daughter of Ashel Marvin, formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] 6th inst. Miss Eliza M. Harris, aged 28 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] 6th inst. Sophia Field, wife of David Field, aged 43 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] 11th inst. Truman Enos, aged 91 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] 17th inst. Caroline Hall wife of Geo. W.  Hall, aged 41 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] 14th inst. of scarlet fever, Emma H. [Drew] only daughter of H.B. and Lavantia Drew, aged 5 years.

News Item

In August 1867, one Gilbert Rogers was arrested for shooting John DeForest in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].  The parties were farmers and neighbors.

Rogers was discharged on the plea of accident.  Immediately after he went to the West, where he has remained until this Spring, when he returned to Unadilla and his re-arrest followed.  He is now confined in the jail in this village.

An indictment for murder was found at the October term, last year, and recently we understand District Attorney Edick has been down to Unadilla to personally inspect the ground where DeForest was filled and has ordered a complete survey and maps of the same to be made.  Rogers' trial will take place at the June term of the Oyer and Terminer.

Leaves from Local History, Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY

 Leaves from Local History (Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY)

The First Merchant, a Pioneer Representative

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 25, 1873

In a recent article we stated that Judge Tilly Lynde was the first merchant on Sherburne Hill [Chenango Co. NY], but we were corrected by Dr. Elial T. Foote, long a resident of the Hill, and now of New Haven, whose recollection was that Gerritt Y. Lansing was the first merchant of that place and Judge Lynde his successor.  Another pioneer with whom we conversed a few days since, corrects Dr. Foote by saying that Mr. Lansing's store was at "The Forks," on the road form Sherburne Hill to Earlville.  His store was a log building opposite the old tavern, and when a young man, Tilly Lynde was his clerk. The latter, after "getting a start," opened a store on Sherburne Hill.  Mr. Lansing was from Albany [Albany Co. NY], and returned there and represented the district in Congress from 1831 to 1837.  In connection with his other business Judge Lynde ran an extensive ashery a mile west of his store, where the turnpike crosses Pleasant Brook, buying ashes and salts from the settlers who were clearing the country.  This branch of his business was very profitable. The ashery was managed by Joseph Plumb, an old and well-known resident of the Hill.

The delegates from Chenango County to the Convention which formed the constitution of 1801 were John W. Bulkley and Stephen Hoxie.  Over this convention Aaron Burr presided and the session lasted from October 13th to October 27th, 1801, only fourteen days.  Modern conventions require as many months.  Speech making was not then so common as in these days.  Mr. Bulkley came from Colchester, Connecticut, to the town of Lebanon, then in Chenango County [NY], in 1797.  He was an expert engineer and practical man.  He filled the office of Justice of the Peace, was elected to the Assembly from Madison County four consecutive terms, commencing in 1808.  He wielded great influence in the Legislature and a contemporary said that no bill he opposed could pass.  Mrs. Hammond's History of Madison County states that he first raised the apple so celebrated in this region as the Strawberry apple, first known as the Bulkley apple, now as the Chenango Strawberry.  the tree was grown from seed on his Earlville farm [Madison Co. NY] and transplanted to the "Frank Farm," (so called after his colored man, Frank, whom he brought from the South), and afterwards grafted.  Many who raise this favorite apple will perhaps now learn for the first time to whom they are indebted for it.  On his last visit to Albany as a Member of Assembly, he distributed among friends scions from this tree and by this means it became widely known and extensively cultivated in the then fruit growing counties.

An old resident of this county, now nearly eighty years of age, recounts his experience, while very young, as a member of Mr. Bulkley's family.  It was truly a "home", but no one could visit it without going through an experience as trying as the modern "hazing" to freshmen at colleges.  Kind as were Mr. Bulkley and his wife, their daughter, Fanny [Bulkley] delighted to appear to visitors in a ghostlike garb, or in a "dough face" mask with horns and other frightful paraphernalia.  In one of these forms, she appeared to the lad who had become a member of the family and so terrified him that he made an excuse for leaving and would never return.  When the true cause of his refusal to return was made known, the reproof was such as probably put a stop to Fanny's pranks.

Mr. Bulkley was personally attractive, of scholarly attainments and commanded very high respect among his constituents and in the legislature.

Vital Records, Broome (1839), Otsego (1849) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 3, 1839

Marriage

On the 27th of Nov., by the Rev. Mr. Converse, Maj. Abraham Van Buren, eldest son of the President of the United States, to Miss Sarah Angelica Singleton, daughter of Mr. Richard Singleton at her father's house, in Sumpter District, South Carolina.

Deaths

In the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY] on the 23d ultimo, Mrs. Mary Osborn wife of John P. Osborn, Esq. aged 38 years.

In the town of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 23d Dec. last, Mr. Darius Orton, aged about 68 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 19, 1839

Marriages

On the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Andrews, Lewis Morris of Butternuts, Otsego County [NY] to Julia Ann Collier daughter of Hon. John A. Collier of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

On the 31st of December last, at Great Bend, Pa. by the Rev. Mr. Foster, Mr. George W. Rose of this town, to Miss Valvacia Stevens daughter of Israel Stevens, Esq. of Pike, Bradford County, Pa.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 21, 1839

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11th instant, James N. [Atwater] son of J.L. Atwater, aged 2 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 7, 1839

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Timothy Cross aged 80 years, a Soldier of the Revolution.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 14, 1839

Marriage

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. William P. Castle to Miss Margaret Shipman, all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst.  Mrs. Susanna Rose wife of Col. William Rose, in the 76th year of her age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 6, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by H.S. Babcock, Esq. John W. Merritt to Miss Adeline Morell, all of this village.

By the same on the 1st inst., Talmon C. Smith of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Midia M. Pickins of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

By the same on the  inst., Isaac Quackenbush to Miss Roseanna Beams, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. J.L. Vandebo to Miss Electa Webster all of Maryland.

In Milwaukie [WI] on the 14th ult. by Rev. Mr. Akerly, Mr. John O. Dodge of Chicago, Illinois to Miss Catherine L. [Prentiss] second daughter of Col. John H. Prentiss, editor of the Freeman's Journal.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. Chas. K. McHarg, Mr. John A. Cathcart of Brownville, Jefferson County [NY] to Miss Sarah [Lathrop] daughter of Horace Lathrop, Esq. of this village.

In Detroit [MI] on the 21st ult. by Rev. Dr. Duffield, Wm. Augustus Cook formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Joanna [Baldwin] eldest daughter of Lyman Baldwin, Esq. of the former place.

On the 28th ult. by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Oliver Brewer,  of Ashland, Mass., to Miss Mary Davis of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Sam'l Crafts, Esq. aged 89 years, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. of Erysipelas, David Benine(?) of New York aged 55 years.

Coroner Graves of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] held an inquest on Saturday last on the body of Andrews Houck of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] aged 47 years, who was found dead in the road on Thrusday morning.  Verdict of the jury, that he died in a fit.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 13, 1849

Marriage

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. L. Sperry, Rev . Wm. C. McDonald of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Catherine C.S. Ward of Maryland.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 27, 1849

Death of David Hale

The death of Mr. Hale, senior proprietor of this paper, was announced to us by telegraph at an early hour this morning.  Mr. Hale died at Fredericksburg, Va. where he was delayed by sickness on his way to the South for the benefit of his health.  His age was about 59.

"He was improving slowly," says the dispatch, "from the middle of December till last Thursday; but though faint hopes were entertained of his recovery, on Thursday he was attacked with influenza, which is epidemic here (at Fredericksburg).  Inflammation of the lungs ensued, of which he died on Saturday at 3 P.M.  When informed of his new danger he expressed a pleasure at the near approach of death, which he had long desired.  His mind wandered towards the last and a part of the time he was unconscious; but he expired with perfect composure and without pain.  His body will be taken home for interment."