Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1821 & 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 2, 1821

Marriage

At Henrietta, N.Y. [Monroe Co.], Capt. Samuel Currier to Miss Mary Archer This is the seventh wife of Capt. Currier, his sixth was buried but three weeks before he espoused the seventh. 

"Whose findeth a wife findeth a good thing."

N.B, - since the above was in type, we learn that Mrs. C. has with or without provocation left the bed and board of Capt. Currier, leaving him a disconsolate widower.  Georgetown Metropolitan

What lucky dogs some men are in the matrimonial way.  Captain Currier seems to have been pre-eminently blessed and while many poor fellows are enabled to have one, or at all events more than one partner during their lives, this redoubtable Capt. C. has been enabled to possess himself of six, who all died in regular rotation, while the seventh it appears "Made a bolt right through his legs, / And ran away forever."

Elopement

Whereas my wife Charlotte [Harington] has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  David Harington Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, 1821.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 9, 1821

Death

In Ellicottville [Cattaraugus Co. NY] on the 15th of April last, Mr. John Fitch jun. aged 33 years.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 23, 1821

News Item

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 22d inst. an apprentice girl, aged about 16 years named Diana Johnson.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account.  Archibald Nichols Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 23, 1821.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 6, 1821

Marriage

At Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 28th ult by the Rev. Mr. Bennett, Mr. Alfred Willoughby of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Parsons of Dryden [Cortland Co. NY].

Deaths

On Saturday last, Ishmael Nichols, Esq. aged about 60.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Wm. Spencer [Lacey] son of the Rev. Mr. Lacey, Rector of St. Peter's church, aged five years, 5 months and six days.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Miss Cornelia Platt second daughter of the Hon. Jonas Platt of Whitestown, Oneida County [NY] aged 20.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 20, 1821

Marriage

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday the 17 inst. by Amos A. Franklin, Esq. Mr. Harvey Symonds to Miss Sarah Atwood both of this town.

Deaths

At Candor (Tioga County) [NY] Mrs. Mary Hunt AEt 60, wife of Capt. Walter Hunt, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday evening (18th inst.) Mrs. Sarah Cary AEt 21 years. wife of Mr. George A. Cary and daughter of Mr. Charles Wattles, formerly of this village.

Mrs. C. possessed an amiable and cheerful disposition and nature had endowed her with a benevolent heart.  She bore a painful illness of two months with fortitude and resignation and all who knew her will mingle the tears of regret with those of her nearer friends, for this afflictive dispensation of Divine Providence. The funeral will be attended this day (Wednesday) at 12 o'clock and the remains of the deceased will be removed to the Church in this village and a sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Andrews of Norwich.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY December 21, 1878

Marriage

BISHOP - HOLLENBECK:  At the Baptist parsonage in Marathon, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], Dec. 4th by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Henry Bishop of Woburn Center, Mass. to Miss Alice M. Hollenbeck of Marathon, N.Y

Deaths

BRISBIN:  In Newark N.J. Dec. 11th suddenly, Adelia Malvina [Brisbin] wife of Hon. John Brisbin, aged 58 years.

Seth Bowen of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] died of pneumonia and rheumatism on the night of December 15.  He has been a severe sufferer from rheumatism for years.  His family have the sympathy of the entire community.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 19, 1878

Marriages

GUILE - FOLLETT:  At the bride's home, Dec. 17th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. James L. Guile to Miss Emma A. Follett both of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]

CLINE - BERRY:  At the home of the bride's parents in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 11th, by Rev. J.N. Clark of Norwich, Mr. Hector Cline  to Miss Velma Berry.

HOYER - EATON:  In Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 11th, by Rev. T.F. Harris, Mr. William F. Hoyer of Cuyler to Miss Marion Eaton of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

TRIPP - BURGESS:  At the Mt. Upton M.E. parsonage [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Elias Tripp to Miss Jennie R. Burgess both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Copeland of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, on the evening of the 11th inst.

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WINSOR - REYNOLDS:  At the residence of Washington Winsor, Dec. 17th, by Rev. J.H. Boyce, Mr. Albert Winsor to Miss Nancy Reynolds, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

One of those pleasant affairs which give joy to two persons at least and which a newspaper delights to chronicle occurred Tuesday morning, December 17th, 1878, at the hospitable residence of George Washington Winsor, Esq. where a few had been invited and assembled to witness the marriage of Miss Nancy Reynolds of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY] to Mr. Albert L. Winsor, son of "mine host."  It was nearly eight o'clock when the bridal party entered the parlor and took their position opposite the officiating clergyman, the Rev. J.H. Boyce of South New Berlin.  The bride was elegantly attired in navy blue silk, trimmed with point lace and the groom was equally well attired.  Immediately after the ceremony, which was short and impressive, the usual congratulations and expressions of good wishes were given and general good feeling prevailed. Shortly after the gride and groom took their departure for an extended wedding trip, during which they will visit Binghamton, Elmira, Auburn and numerous other cities of importance, visiting also a host of relatives and friends in and around Moravia, Cayuga Co. N.Y. The happy pair took with them the hearty good will and wishes of a large circle of friends and relatives hereabout and everyone joins in the saying "it is a happy union." May their future be bright and full of sunshine and their happiness never be darkened by a cloud of sorrow is the wish of "ya local."

Deaths

SHERMAN:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 23d of diphtheria, Estella [Sherman] daughter of Mrs. Martha Sherman of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 14 years.

WHITNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 15th, Mrs. Thersa Whitney aged 91 years.

RYAN:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 16th, Mr. Michael Ryan aged 27 years, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

The funeral of Seth Bowen was largely attended on Wednesday, at the M.E. Church, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].  Rev. T. Halstead preached a very impressive sermon.

News Item

The Sherburne correspondent of the Utica Herald states that Michael Corrigan of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], but formerly of that place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] is a descendant of Lord Nelson, the hero of Trafalgar.  His father and mother, now dead, are remembered by Sherburne people, the former as a good natured and industrious Irish laborer and the latter as a gentle, lady like little woman, refined in her habits, and always exhibiting polished courtesy of demeanor, which indicated a person better fitted for the drawing room than the swamp girdled cabin in which she lived and died.  In her possession were documents which proved beyond a doubt her kin to Lord Nelson, and she claimed to be a cousin of Phil Kearney, the gallant Irish soldier who won the double stars in the service of the Union.  Michael is described as a "rough diamond, and as prone to error as the sparks to fly upward."

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 18, 1878

Marriages

CORNELL - HUTCHINS:  At the home of the bride's parents in Earlville [Madison Co. NY] by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Wallace Cornell of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and Miss Althea L. Hutchins of Earlville, N.Y.

BROWN - MORSE: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 10 by Rv. J.H. Sage of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Henry F. Brown of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Clara J. Morse of Greene.

BREED - FITCH:   In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 11th by Rev. J.H. Sage, Byron M. Breed of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Dora Fitch.

VAN VALKINBURGH - TIFFT: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 16, by Rev. H. Fox, James H. VanValkinburgh of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Mary G. Tifft of Norwich.

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SCOTT - MILLS:  In North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 11th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Mills, Esq. by the Rev. F.O. Morgan, Chas. A. Scott of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Izetta A. Mills.

A very pleasant and brilliant matrimonial event, to which one of our Norwich young men was a party, occurred at North Franklin, Delaware County, on Wednesday afternoon of last week.  The parties to this alliance matrimonial, were Chas A. Scott, of this village and Miss Izetta A. Mills of North Franklin. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. M. Mills by Rev. F.C. Morgan of Franklin. The bride was elegantly and tastily attired in a cream-colored silk, entrain.  The ceremony was brief and impressive and at its conclusion an elegant collation was served to which a large and pleasant party were seated.  As soon as the guests had taken their departure, the bride and groom started on their wedding tour, which is to be an extended one.  the Franklin Register speaking of the affair, says "Mrs. Scott has many warm friends in and about this village, all of whom join with us in wishing her continued happiness.  Mr. Scott is a stranger here but judging from the host of friends who accompanied him to his marriage, he is highly esteemed at his home.  Many handsome presents were given the bride.

Deaths

WEILER:  At East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on Saturday Dec. 14th, Miss Libbie [Weiler] daughter of the late William Weiler of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years 11 months and 13 days.  Her remains were brought to this village for interment.  Her funeral will be held at the Congregational Church today (Wednesday) at 1 o'clock.

The death of Miss Libbie Weiler of this village is announced in our obituary columns.  It occurred while upon a visit to friends at East Hamilton and comes with crushing weight upon her mother and brings sadness to a large circle of friends both here and elsewhere for she was a most amiable young lady, beloved by all who knew here for her kind disposition and fine womanly nature.  Her funeral will be assembled from the Congregational Church this (Wednesday) afternoon at one o'clock.

ROGERS:  Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Carrie Rogers aged 9 years, living with G. Hoadley's people, died on the 11th inst.  The funeral occurred at the house, Friday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. T.H. Griffin officiating.

News Item

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  During the last fifteen years, disease, accident and old age have taken from our number about 208 persons, all of whom sleep beneath the snow-clad mounds in our cemetery.  Of that number 88 were old people, one-half of whom were females and whose ages were over 50 and under 93.  Whole number of adults including both sexes, whose ages varied from 21 to 47, was 51, children 40 and infants 29.  1 died in 1863, 10 in 1864, 1 in 1865, 18 in 1866, 14 in 1867, 6 in 1868, 25 in 1869, 19 in 1870, 10 in 1871, 28 in 1872, 9 in 1873, 8 in 1874, 15 in 1875, 14 in 1876, 16 in 1877, 14 in 1878, total 208.

The number of aged persons over 75 have been reduced during the last 15 years to the small number of 7, living in the radius of 3 miles.  In the last 4 years, 3 have died of cancer, two of whom died sometime last summer.  Others have died of pneumonia, scarlet fever, diptheria and that sort of diseases which baffle the skill of the most careful and skillful physicians.  2 have died of accident.  Among children and adults, pneumonia seems to have been the most destructive, though diphtheria is not far behind in the work of destroying humanity. 

Death entered the peaceful family circle of John Flowers and in a very short time took four of its members to that borne from whence no traveler ever returns.  Titus Flowers, brother of John, died Sept. 26, 1878, Mrs. Flowers, his wife, died Feb. 17, 1878, Mrs. Smith T. Flowers, Apr. 30, 1878, and Mrs. F. Russell, wife of William Russell, daughter of Mr. Flowers, Sept. 30, 1878.  Thus, we can see some few of the many sad changes that have been taking place during the last fifteen years, in and about the village of North Norwich, some of which no doubt have been quite forgotten because of the "something else" that has taken their places.  G.S.T.

Vital Records, Otsego County NY (1870)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 6, 1870

Marriage

At Zion church in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 21st by F.N. Luson, Rector, Mr. Eugene Moore to Miss Frankie Payne both of Morris.

Death

Alexander Beatty died suddenly at Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] on June 27.  It seems that in crossing the railroad track, he in some manner caught his foot and fell striking his head upon the iron rail.  He was picked up and carried into a house and lived but a very few moments.  Whether he died from the effects of the fall or from some other cause we are not fully informed.  New Berlin Pioneer

Jared C. Moulton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] some ten or twelve days since stepped upon a nail which penetrated his foot.  He died from lockjaw on the 22d ult.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 13, 1870

Deaths

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] June 24th, Humphrey Tiffany aged 82 yrs.

At Cedar Falls, Iowa June 20, John F. Perkins formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] aged 61 years and 6 months.

At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 30th Joseph Fletcher aged 61 years.

At the residence of her daughter in the town of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] June 30th, Nancy Baker, wife of Daniel Baker aged 60 years.

A young man nineteen years of age, by the name of Cristinson employee upon the railroad was drowned while in bathing in McKellip's pond near this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult.

The late Mrs. Mary A Sill of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], in this county, who died on the 15th ult., left an estate of about $10,000.  By her will she gives about $2,000 to relatives and friends, her brick dwelling house to the 1st Baptist Church of Burlington for a parsonage, $1,000 to the American Tract Society, the balance of her property, say $3,500 to the Home for the Friendless in N.Y. City.

Mr. Thomas Pugsley died on the 21st, at his residence in this town [Little Falls, Herkimer Co. NY] at the remarkable advanced age of 106.  He retained his mental faculties up to the last hour of his life and sank into death without disease or signs of physical suffering until the last few minutes.  The machinery of life seemed simply to have worn out.  He distinctly remembered and loved to talk about many incidents in the Revolution and the rejoicing of the people when independence and constitutional liberty was finally secured to them.  His last words were "I have lived to enjoy the rich boon of freedom for which our fathers bled and died.  Good-bye one and all.  I hope to meet you in a better world."

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 20, 1870

Marriages

At the residence of John Glenhill, New Lisbon, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] June 28th, by Rev Wm. M. Hiller, Benj. Estes of Albany [Albany Co. NY] to Miss Mary Nash Herrington of New Lisbon.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 4 by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. W.C. Green of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Selina J. Bronson of West Oneonta.

Deaths

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] July 8th, Elisha Phelps aged 75 years.

Hon. Ansel Berry of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], died on the 15th inst.  He was a businessman and a politician and father of B. Gage Berry one of the editors of the  Chenango Telegraph.

Gen Zadock T. Bentley a prominent lawyer of Madison County [NY] died of paralysis a few days since.

Died at Lott's Creek, Hambolt Co., Iowa, June 24th, Mrs. Mary Rosaline [Hunt] wife of James A. Hunt and daughter of Asa Tilson in the 36th year of her age.  This beloved sister lived in the enjoyment of perfect health, until about one year previous to her death, when the hand of disease fastened upon her and although every remedy was applied that wealth and affection could devise, all proved unavailing, and she died as she lived, beloved by all who knew her  In her faith she was and had been for many years a Universalist and enjoyed the full blessing of that glorious belief until the last, never forgetting that God was her Father and Christ her Saviour. Although she would gladly have been restored to her family, yet she accepted death cheerfully and often spoke of the blissful prospect of those who had gone before.  In all her suffering she murmured not, but manifested a patience, trust and resignation, beautiful to behold and gave evidence continually that she "trusted in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe."  The community, for miles around, attended her funeral, and went in procession to her last resting place, manifesting the deepest sympathy.  The services were led by the Rev. Mr. Lynn of the Presbyterian Church, who spoke very tenderly and beautifully of the departed, very comfortingly to the mourners and highly satisfactorily to the friends generally.  A beautiful wreath of lilies presented by friendly hands, lay upon the coffin, during the services as emblem of her sinless life and suggestive of the immortality which we felt was already here. S.C.G.  

Lines Written on the Death of Mrs. M.B. Hunt by one who loved her

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 27, 1870

My sister! we have laid thee down with summer flowers to rest; / From a life as pure and beautiful as the lilies on thy breast: / And tears of deepest sorrow, we freely shed today, / That one so young and dearly loved, should early pass away.

My sister! we have laid thee down, from all life's cares and woes, / In the cool bosom of the earth, thou may'st find sweet repose; / But thy spirit, calm and beautiful even in its latest stay. / Hath passed beyond the power of death, in its high glorious way.

Though our hearts are filled with sadness, and our sad loss we bemoan, / We bow with meek submission, for God recalls his own; / His own amid the wanderings where earthly feet have trod; / His own where saints and angels bow around the throne of God.

Our thoughts of thee are peaceful, there, in that sweet silent rest, / With the ivy wreathed about thy head and lilies on thy breast, / Placed there by fond affection, the true, the deep, the strong. / Meet emblem of thy sinless life, that knew not guilt or wrong  

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 27, 1870

Marriage

At West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] July 24th by Rev. Joel Davis, Alfred Thurston of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Adelia Hawkins of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] July 12th, Chloe ]Brink] wife of Moses F. Brink aged 34 years.

At his residence in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] of dropsy, July 20th, Sylvester Reed aged 66 yrs and 2 months.

Noah Perry, Esq. of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] came to this village last Tuesday morning, July 26th for the purpose of trading and while in the store of J.M. Lull, died very suddenly. His remains were at once taken to the residence of his brother, Horace Perry.  Aged about 75 years.

Charles E. Hyer of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] who has been blind for a number of years past, died very suddenly on the 15th inst.  He left his home for a walk and crossing the river, stopped at a neighbor's house, saying he would rest a few moments.  He was observed to become drowsy, while sitting in his chair.  Soon he became unconscious, and death speedily ensued.  He was about 50 years of age.  Union

On the night of the 13th inst., the barn and wagon house of Thomas Monroe, about three miles west from Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], were burned to the ground.  Among the ashes were found the skeleton of a man, unknown, and a clay pipe.  It is supposed that the man had entered the barn, enjoyed a good smoke, and fell asleep while his pipe was yet alight and that from this the fire ensued.

Vital Records, Chenango (1838) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1838

Marriage

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Dyar, Mr. Benjamin W. Dickinson of Preston to Miss Julia Randall of the city of New York.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 28, 1838

Marriages

At Gilbertsville, Otsego County [NY] on Tuesday evening, the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Waterbury, Mr. N.C. Chapman of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth A. [Gilbert] daughter of Joseph T. Gilbert, Esq. of the former place.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sessions, Mr. J.G. Thorp of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amelia S. Chapman of this village.

Death

Mr. Ezra Brown, a respectable citizen of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 58, fell in the Ashery of Messrs. Griffing & Bedford on Monday morning, while employed there, and so badly injured himself that he died soon after.  It is supposed that his neck struck on the edge of a potash kettle.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 24, 1879

Marriages

At the home of the bride's parents in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 2 by Rev. A.S. Clark, Frank Morrell of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Fanny M. Phillips of Laurens.

At the M.E. parsonage Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] January 22, by Rev. Wm. M. Hiller, David Williams of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie Brownell of South Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] January 15 by Rev. A.S. Clark, John B. Judson of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Nettie Whitlock of West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] January 15, by Rev. A.S. Clark, William Copley of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Nancy Bowen of Laurens.

At the home of the bride's parents, January 15th, by Rev. J.O. Bayles, George H. McLaury of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Margaret J. Rice of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] January 15th by Rev. G.A. Beebe, Lyman W. Richards of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Carrie M. Fisk of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] January 15th by Rev. A.S. Hobart Charles A. Angell of South New Berlin [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary L. Smith daughter of Uriah Smith.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] January 18th, at the M.E. parsonage, by Rev. J.S. Southworth Wm. Soden and Miss Nettie Howland both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Mount Vision, Otsego Co. NY:  Among the late weddings was that of Irving Keyes and Maggie Wellman.  the bride received many valuable presents.  A happy and prosperous life is the wish of their many friends.

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At the home of the bride's bather in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] January 15, by Rev. A.S. Clark, Fred A. Mead of Albany [Albany Co. NY] and Miss Mary D. Fields only daughter of Hon. Wm. C. Fields.

An unusually happy event transpired at the residence of Hon. Wm. C. Fields, our respected townsman on Wednesday evening last.  It was the marriage of his estimable and devoted daughter, Miss Mary D. Fields, with Fred A. Meads of Albany, second son of Northrup Mead of Laurens.  The guests were limited to a few of the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom.  Frank Mead, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman and Misses Emma and Libbie Shove as bridesmaids.  Rev. A.S. Clark performed the ceremony.  

Everything pertaining to the joyous affair was most complete.  The ladies' toilets exhibited unusual taste and elegance.  After one of the most magnificent collations ever served in our village on a like occasion, and an hour of social cheer in which none participated with greater relish than the newly made father-in-law, the "Squire," the happy couple left for the city.

they will be absent about a month, spending most of the time in Albany where Mr. Mead is engaged in business with his brother, James Mead.  Fred is one of the noblest young men that Laurens ever sent abroad and is every way worthy of his fair bride, while he is also to be congratulated on having won one of Laurens' very best daughters.  May good wishes follow them.

Deaths

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] January 12th Jenny Scott in the 80th year of her age.

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] January 15, Mrs. Louisa [Garber] wife of Henry Garber, aged 57 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] January 16th, Charles R. Munson aged 80 years.

In Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] January 20 Lolie(?) [Van Dusen] only child of M.B. and Martha Van Dusen aged 4 years and 7 months.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] January 21, Mrs. Abijah Snyder aged 61 years.

In Hartford, Conn. January 21, W.E. Harvey.  It will be remembered that Mr. Harvey married Miss Hattie Beach of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] who is left with four children.

In Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] January 18, an infant child of William Bradt, buried at Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th.  [Frank L. Bradt, son of William & Elizabeth (Manchester) Brant, buried Riverside Cemetery, Oneonta, NY]

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] January 18, Richard P. Blakeley.

Gardner Harrington aged 91 died in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 9th.  He located in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] in 1790, spending there the most of his life.  He was a member of the Baptist church.

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Willie Bennett aged 21, died at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Sunday from injuries received by the falling of a barn door on his head a month ago.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1879:  A friend writes us from Smyrna that Willie Bennett, of that town, died on Saturday morning last, from the effects of injuries received by the falling of a barn door upon his head, about a month since.  His age was twenty-one years, and he had been married but thirteen weeks and three days.  He was a young man much respected in the community and leaves many friends to mourn his loss.  His young wife and aged father and mother and the entire family have the sympathy of the whole community.  Some ten years since his oldest brother, Algerson, died at about the same age, having been married thirteen weeks and five days.

Vital Records, Chenango (1838) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 10, 1838

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday the 20th Dec. by The Rev. Seth Rogers, Mr. Washington Throop of Pultneyville, Wayne Co. [NY] to Miss Lucy L. [Moses] daughter of Jonah Moses, Esq. of Guilford.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Putnam, Mr. Cobina Leonard of Camdon, Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Mary L. Humphrey of the former place.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening, January 1st, by the Rev. Mr. Doolittle, Mr. William Wescott to Miss Mary Sheldon.

At Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mr. Barnum of Bridgewater [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Lydia Burlingame of the former place.

On Thursday the 21st ult. by the Rev. I. Colbey, Capt. Erastus Stewart to Miss Eunice T. Baldwin daughter of Elisha Baldwin all of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

On Christmas day, by the Rev. L.H. Peck, Mr. Sterling Kinyon to Miss Mary Ann Champlin both of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on the 31st Dec. by Elder Luke Colbey, Mr. Solomon Kinyon to Miss L.A. Breed.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 31, 1838

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening Jan. 24th, by Elder J.S. Swan, Mr. John Dodge to Miss Mary E. [York] only daughter of Judge Charles York.

At North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 24th inst. by the Rev. D.W. Bristol, Mr. Caleb Thompson to Miss Caroline Blair.

On the same evening, by the same, at the dwelling of Isaac Baker, esq. Mr. Ebenezer Adams  of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amelia Crandall.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 25th inst. by the Rev S.G. Putnam, Mr. Lucius Smith to Miss Mary L. Cobb all of Guilford.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 15, 1870

Marriage

At Ballard & Bowen's hotel in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 8th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, C.R. Fitch to Miss Ella Parker both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

On Sunday June 5th as Mrs. James Casey of Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] was entering the church in that place, she was seen to fall and upon going to her assistance she was found to be insensible and immediately expired. The probable cause of her death was heart disease.

A few weeks since, Hiram More of Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] was taken sick and died.  A son of his sent to telegraph another son of the event caught a severe cold and died soon after. The mother has since followed, and the son who had come on from the western part of the state in answer to the telegram was, at last accounts, extremely low, and not expected to recover.

On Wednesday, June 1st, Lyman Hall a worthy citizen and a late soldier of the 143 regiment, died in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] aged 31 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 22, 1870

Deaths

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] after living happily together more than sixty years, have both passed away within the last six months.  Mr. Clark died last December, aged 79 years, 5 months.  Mr. Clark came from Vermont when 16 years of age.  Mrs. C., whose maiden name was Wallace, was a native of Burlington.  They had but one home during their wedded life and that was near the birthplace of Mrs. C.  In this they reared to manhood and womanhood seventeen children, so instructing and directing all of them, that they never were disgraced by any one of them but found in each a source of heartfelt satisfaction and joy and lived to see them all settled happily and prospering in life, though three of their number died before their parents. At their decease this venerable couple left fourteen children, forty-three grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

[Note:  Burlington Green Cemetery:  Joseph Clark, Feb. 1790 - Dec 1869; Hannah Wallace Clark, Jan. 1792 - 7 June 1870]

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 1, 1830

Marriage

In St. Matthew's Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] by the Rev. N.A. Adams on the 24th ult. Mr. James Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio to Miss Maria C. Page, daughter of Sherman Page, Esq. of the former place.

Death

At his residence in Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mr. Alanson Banks in the 65th year of his age.  In the death of Mr. Banks, the Methodist Episcopal Church have lost one of her earliest and most zealous members; he had belonged to that society for more than thirty years.  His life was closed in the full assurance of a happy immortality beyond the grave. While dying, the beholders could say, in the language of the Psalmist, "O, that I might die the death of the righteous."  Mr. Banks was an early settler of Kortright and as a natural consequence, he had to suffered all the dangers and privations common to pioneer enterprise.  In his youth, he was found among the brave few, ready to defend their country, in which cause he received a wound which he carried with him to his tomb.  He was a native of the county of Westchester [NY].  His loss will be deeply lamented by his family and numerous acquaintance and severely felt by the church to which he belonged.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 8, 1830

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], on the 1st instant, by the Rev. Mr. Chapman, Capt. Anthony Wilber of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss lucy Ann Grant daughter of Capt. Alexander A. Grant, of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 15, 1830

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Chapman, Mr. James Gardner of Newtown, Long Island [NY] to Miss Mary Ann Waterbury of the former place.

Death

At the Winnebago Lake, in the early part of November last. Four Legs a distinguished Chief of the Winnebago Nation.  He was an active, intelligent man and amiable orator.  He generally appeared to feel the stateliness of high rank and aimed to maintain the majestic grandeur and dignity of his exalted station.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 22, 1830

Death

In the village of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst., Daniel Mack Esq. Editor of the Chenango Republican, aged 29 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 29, 1830

Marriage

In the city of New York on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Henry Anthon, Major General Otis Preston of Roxbury in this county [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Betsey Adams of the former place.

Death

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday last, Mr. Benoni Denslow aged about 60 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 8, 1870

Marriages

On Wednesday, June 1st, in Zion Church, Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. F.N. Luson, Rector, assisted by Rev. S.H. Synnott of Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY], John Worthington of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Cora [Lull] daughter of Jonathan M. Lull, Esq.

On Wednesday last, Zion Church was the scene of one of the most fashionable weddings ever witnessed in town.  The first day of summer was a very befitting time for two hearts to be made one and on that day a large and fashionable assembly congregated at the church to witness the marriage of John Worthington of Cooperstown to Miss Cora Lull of this village.  The wedding party were most beautifully and elegantly attired and the church beautifully decorated with flowers. There were several of the F.F.'s from Cooperstown.  The reception after the two had been made one, at the house of J.M. Lull, was a very pleasant affair. The bride is one of our most accomplished young ladies and will lead her fortunate husband a felicitous life.  May the journey of this happy pair through life be a joyful one, nothing occurring to mar or disturb for a single moment their happiness.

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At the M.E. parsonage in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 1st, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Landin S. King of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Mary Ette Cook of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, May 31, by Rev. Dwight Williams, of Cazenovia [Madison Co. nY] Rev. Willis L. Thorpe pastor of the M.E. Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. Ny] to Miss Emma Bresee of Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Adelbert D. Dye of Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY] to Miss Ella C. Bresee of Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY].

At the Baptist parsonage in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday May 14th by Rev. D.B. Jutten, Andrew Briggs to Miss Nettie Valentine all of Butternuts.

At the home of the bride, May 31st by Rev. H.H. Allen, Chas. S. Carpenter to Miss  Hettie E. [Jenks] daughter of James W. Jenks, Esq. all of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 10th, of dropsy, Hannah Niles aged 80 years 4 months and 13 days.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 27th, Addison North son of A.M. North of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] aged 6 years and 8 months.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] May 26, of typhoid fever, Sarah P. [Cutler] wife of R.J. Cutler in the 46th year of her age.

On Sunday, May 28th, Thomas Welch a section hand on the A.&S. Road was drowned in the river, about two miles east of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  Deceased slipped from a dam into a deep hole below and not being able to swim, although several men were standing near, drowned almost without an effort for his life.

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On Friday last, Coroner Packard, of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] came to this village and summoned a jury to sit on the postmortem examination of the body of Mrs. Marsh, who died last February in Colesville, Broome Co. [NY] and was buried in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 6th.  The body was disinterred and a postmortem made by Dr. A.C. Bunn. The stomach, liver and other organs were taken out and sent to Dr. C.H. Porter of Albany to be analyzed.  It will be remembered that this lady died very suddenly, and it is now thought that she was poisoned, and circumstances having been brought to light within a short time, warrant the examination being made. The inquest was adjourned to the 19th of July to await the report of the chemist.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 13, 1870:  In the matter of the postmortem examination of the remains of Mrs. Marsh, Dr. Porter has notified the coroner, Mr. Packard, that he has failed to discover any poison in the organs sent him for examination and analyzing; consequently, the jury will not be called together on the 19th.

Vital Records, Broome (1857) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Union News, Union, NY, July 9, 1857

Marriages

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday July 4th, 1857, by Rev. J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Abraham P. Brimmer to Miss Lucinda Chidester all of Vestal Broome Co. N.Y.

At the Major House, in Union [Broome Co. NY] July 4th, 1857, by John K. Edwards, Esq. Mr. Henry Cuthier to Miss Martha Bailey, both of Newark, Tioga Co. N.Y.

Death

On Saturday July 4th, Mordecai Corsaw of the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] was run over by engine No. 212 attached to the freight train No. 1 and killed.  The deceased was lying on the track drunk, and his brother was nearby him off the track.  The engineer and conductor used every effort to save him but without effect and no blame is attached to them. The body was taken to Union and Mr. John Congdon, the coroner, sent for, who proceeded to hold an inquest.  The jury, consisting of J. Woughton, Foreman, Geo. Bradley, John Boughton, Wm. H. Mace, D.C. Norton, P.T.B. Emmons and David Mersereau, found a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  Binghamton Republican.

Mr. Corsaw and his brother took the freight train in the forenoon of the 4th for Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] and was put off the train by the conductor for not paying their fare. The conductor, knowing their situation, should have seen that they were left entirely clear of the track.  His age was about 33 years.

Union News, Union, NY July 16, 1857

Marriages

On the 11th instant, at the parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. Orrin Carney, Jr. of Maine [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary V. Slack of Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY].

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] July 1st by Rev. P. Rockwood, Mr. Orrin Atwater of Barker [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Polly Cole of Chenango.

Union News, Union, NY July 30, 1857

Marriages

On the 28th instant, at the Parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY], by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. Ransom Wells to Miss Mary M. Reckhow both of this village.  We received with the above notice a fine, handsome present, and in return we wish the happy couple all the joy and prosperity this world affords and more too.  "That's so."

Death 

In Glen Aubury, Broome Co. NY. on Wednesday evening July 22d, after a short illness, Mr. George W. Smith aged about 44 years.

Mr. Smith was an old resident of Glen Aubury (a name given the place by his deceased wife) having settled there about the year 1860.  He built an extensive tannery in that place and employed a large number of hands and was the means of building up the place. He has recently erected a beautiful residence in a new style, the equal of which is not to be found in the county.  It is feared that his place in that village cannot be satisfactorily filled in a business capacity, as he was almost the only businessman there.  His loss will be severely felt in the village and vicinity, as also in the whole county, where he was well known.  

"Thou are gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee; / Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb. / The Savior has passed through its portals before thee, / And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom"

Morris Chronical, Morris, NY, June 1, 1870

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, May 30, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Peter George to Miss Rosetta E Allen, both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co.  NY] May 18th, by Rev. R.W. Peebles, Dwight B. Hunt to Miss Mry M. Williams all of Otego.

Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th, by Rev. McK Shaw, Reuben W. Phillips of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Ruth C. Winsor of Butternuts [Otsego co. NY].

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At the residence of Jacob K. Lull, Esq. in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] May 30th, by Rev. Joel Davis of West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Hiram E. Kennie to Miss Julia Anna P. Lull both of Morris.

On Monday morning last, Hiram E. Kennie took until himself Miss Julia Anna P. Lull and has gone on a wedding tour.  They have the best wishes of a host of friends.  Hiram's coat of arms in the square and compass

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 19th, Mary M. Hunt wife of Dwight B. Hunt and daughter of W.S. and Phoebe Williams, aged 18 years 10 months and 6 days.

In Laurens {Otsego Co. NY] May 12th, of consumption, Henry C. [Wood] youngest son of Walter and Minervia Wood, in the 24th year of his age.

In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 4th, Isabella Hume widow of John Hume deceased, aged 88 years 5 months and 26 days.

Rev. Henry Peck one of the pioneers of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] and a minister of the gospel for more than half a century died May 17 at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].

Sudden Deaths - Strange Presentment:  Mrs. Joseph Barnes of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] died quite suddenly on Friday, May 20th.  This news was heard by James Cyphers, who at once said "My turn will come next."  This was at night and although he had been apparently well, and had done a hard day's work, he died at 4 o'clock the next morning.  The funeral services of both persons were held in the Baptist church at Schenevus on Sunday May 22d, Valley News

Czar N. Starr was found dead in bed at his residence at Maple Grove in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Monday morning last.  He was 70 years of age.

Vital Records, Otsego (1837 & 1850)

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 11, 1837 

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Willard Stearns to Miss Lucinda Goonrod all of this town.  We acknowledge the receipt of a bottle of wine, and in return wish the couple prosperity and happiness through life.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] the 6th inst. Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott wife of Mr. Edward Prescott, aged 54 years.

We learn that Mr. Niles a resident of Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY] while unharnessing his horses at Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday last, received a kick from one of them which caused his death on Monday following.  He was then on his way home from Albany.  Mr. Niles is said to have been a very respectable worthy citizen and has left a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

On Saturday night the 31st ult. between 5 and 7 o'clock, as Adam Scot, Sen was returning from the mill, his horses became unmanageable and ran the sleigh over the side of the bridge, by which he was precipitated into the river and was soon by the rapid current carried under the ice.  There was an immediate turn out of a sympathizing neighborhood, who with the aid of lanterns and axes succeeded in finding his mortal remains in less than three hours.  He was a kind and obliging neighbor and held in general esteem.  Delaware Gaz.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 25, 1837

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] last evening, by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Frederick McCollum to Miss Ordelia [Merritt] daughter of Mr. Joseph Merritt, all of this village.  Just as our paper was going to press, in popped a little lad with a basket of choice cake and a bottle of the juice of the grape.  This couple will please accept our thanks for the generous portion of cake and wine and our best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.  We would say to all young men "go thou and do likewise."

At Newark, Wayne Co. [NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. Cyrus T. Gould to Miss Eveline Wolphrum both of that place.

In Carlisle, Schoharie Co. NY on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Benjamin Bassler, Mr. John J. Brown to Miss Katharine [Osterhout] daughter of Mr. Abraham Osterhout, all of that place.

Death

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. at the residence of his brother-in-law, Alanson Pierson, William Fitch late of Auburn, Cayuga Co. [NY] aged 27 years.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] last night, Captain Ishi Parmelee, aged 64 years.

 Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 9, 1850

Marriages

In Garratsville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d ult. by the Rev. E. Cope, Mr. Andrew J . Babbitt of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss M. Varre of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In Westville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Timothy Wightman to Miss Urana Palmer.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th ult by the E.L. North Mr. Thomas C. Van Horn to Miss Mary Theressa Johnson both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Addison, Steuben County [NY] on the 23d ult. Emma Jane [Pier] daughter of Edwin and Jane Pier, aged about 2 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th ult. Mrs. Amy [Murphey] wife of Samuel T. Murphey aged 43 years.

Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 9, 1850

Marriage

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. A. Knapp.  Mr. Elihu Wright of Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive Bolton of the former place.

Death

At the residence of his son in Edmeston [Otsego Col. NY] on the 22ds ult. William C. Briggs aged 64 years.

Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 16, 1850

Marriage

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Elder J. Cooke Mr. John H. Rider of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive Brown of Portlandville.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Cha's Eugene [Peck] son of Charles and Mary Peck, aged 2 months.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th instant, Mary M. [Peck] wife of Charles R. Peck, aged 24 years.

At Cayahoga Falls (Ohio) on the 17th ult of consumption, Miss Mary E. Holt aged 35 years, formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 23, 1850

Marriages

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th of Nov. by the Rev. Geo. G. Pitcher, Ford Tanner, Esq. to Miss lydia Huntley both of Richfield.

In the same place, by the same, Feb. 4, Willis Perkins, Esq. to Miss Mary Malvina Allen both of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY].

In the same place, by the same, on the 7th inst. Charles M. Wilson Esq to Miss Jane Eaton both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At North Franklin, Delaware County [NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. E. M. Spencer, Mr. John J. Young of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Marilla H. Starr [Mills] daughter of Luther Mills, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mr. Speedy Parshall relict of the late Miner Parshall, aged 59 years.

Vital Records, Madison (1814) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 9, 1814

Marriage

At Union Village [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday the 30th ult by Elder J. Wheeler, Mr. Harry Brim to Miss Emila Squiers.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 30, 1814

Death

On Saturday the 17th inst. near Sackett's Harbor [Jefferson Co. NY], Ensign M. Prentice of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].  He has left a wife and 7 small children to mourn his irreparable loss.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 7, 1814

Death

Another Revolutionary Patriot Gone!  From the National Intelligencer, Nov. 24:  This day we have a melancholy duty to perform.  Another of the Worthies of the Revolution, the tried patriot and consistent Politician, the second Officer of our Government, the venerable [Elbridge] Gerry [1744-1814] is no more!  Yesterday, between the hours of ten and eleven he breathed his last.

His death was as sudden as it was unexpected.  In apparent health he presided in the Senate during an arduous sitting on the preceding day.  Fifteen minutes before his death, although in his seventieth year, he bade fair to outlive many of those who read these lines. At a few minutes warning the thread of life was out, and his spirit winged its flight to happier realms.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 14, 1814

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr. Joab Gillett to Miss Pamela Townsend all of this town.

Death

In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] on Saturday last, Mr. S. May son of Mr. Rufus May.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 21, 1814

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday last by the Rev. John Brown, Capt. Jacob Ten Eyck to Miss Betsey Burr all of this town.

Deaths

On Sunday the 18th inst. Edwin Isham youngest son of the editor, aged ten months.

On Tuesday the 20th inst. Mrs. Tillotson consort of Mr. Ephraim Tillotson.

This morning, Miss Temperance Coleman aged 20 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 28, 1814

Marriage

Three or four years ago, Mr. Esli Squier to Miss Margaret Brim both of Union Village, in this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 9, 1879

Marriages

At South Valley [Otsego Co. NY] at the house of the bride's parents on Wednesday evening, Dec. 25th, 1878, by the Rev. A.N. Daniels, Irvin F. Winne and Ella Serbeie all of South Valley.

At the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. F.J. Parry, Joseph Fields of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Deette Lake of Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY].

On New Year's Eve, at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. S.M. Cook, Frank C. Lake and Mary A. Pashley all of Otego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev. L. Casler, Arthur J. Walrath of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Esther Hoke of Warren [Herkimer Co. NY].

Zadoe Fitch and wife of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] have seen sixty-two years of wedded life together; an experience that is not enjoyed by one couple in a thousand.  An hour after Mr. Fitch made this statement in our office, we had a call from our old friend Silas Hall of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] now in the 82d year of his age who said that he and his wife have also lived together since their marriage in the fall of 1816.

Deaths

At his residence in New York City, January 4th Ira L. Cady aged 62 years, formerly of Newport, Herkimer County [NY].

The death of Charles Courter which occurred at Cobleskill on the 2d inst. removes one of Schoharie county's most active and respected citizens.  Although he was seventy-one years of age, from early life until within a few days of his demise he conducted a prosperous and extensive business which received his close attention.  He was born at Cobleskill and was for forty years the leading merchant and businessman of the place.  He was one of the founders of the First National Bank of Cobleskill and was president of the institution from its organization until his death.  He was one of the projectors of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad and for many years served on its board of directors.  Mr. Courter was a Democrat in politics and in his younger years was active in the party councils.

Mrs. Amelia Mead Hubbard died at the residence of her son, ex-senator John F. Hubbard in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Sunday morning.  She was seventy-two-years of age, the daughter of Gen. Thompson Mead, a pioneer in the Chenango Valley.  She married John F. Hubbard, editor of the Norwich Journal, in 1820.

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Death of Rev. Dr. Beadle:  The following dispatch, dated Philadelphia, Jan. 6, records the death of a native of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] held in high esteem by the older residents of the place to whom he was known:

The Rev. Elias R. Beadle, D.D. died in Philadelphia during the night of Sunday, almost literally with his harness on.  He preached in the morning in his own pulpit in the Second Presbyterian Church at Twenty-first and Walnut Streets and during the service announced that the debt of the church amounting to $75,000 had been provided for, part of the amount paid in, and the remainder guaranteed.  After the service he was congratulated by many of the audience and said that the one thing that he had been laboring for had been accomplished.  He had built up a church to the worship of God and it was free from debt.  He started for his home and had only gone three squares when an icy gust of wind seemed to cut into his heart.  He succeeded in reaching the door of this brother-in-law's house, only a few steps away and Dr. Agnew was called.  He gradually grew worse and expired yesterday morning.  Dr. beadle was about 65 years of age.

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Aaron Brewer who died in this town Monday afternoon at the residence of his son-in-law, William Hackett, was born in Cambridge, Washington Co. [NY] October 23, 1793, and was consequently 95 years of age.   He was our oldest citizen and during a busy life had formed many strong friendships.  In politics Mr. Brewer was a Democrat, voting consistently and conscientiously.  He had no ambition for office and never held any. To the last his mind remained clear and intelligent, and he dropped away as a man worn out.

Vital Records, Broome (1848) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 11, 1848

Marriages

At Christ's Church, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] at 8 o'clock this morning (Oct. 4) by Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. William Finch merchant of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emily M. Munsell, daughter of George Munsell, Esq. of this village.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 23d ultimo by the Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Gilbert T. Hasbrook and Miss Sarah L. Winner, both of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sabbath morning week, by the same, Mr. Samuel E. Cole and Miss Mary Jane Paterson botth of Binghamton.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Butler Underwood to Miss Harriet C. Basset, both of Binghamton.

In Mount Pleasant on the 14th inst. by Rev. R. Cooke, Mr. Samuel B. Coston of Texas and Miss Elizabeth W. Hull of Mount Pleasant.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. John M. Lycan of Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] to Miss Lydia A. Rose of the former place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Abram Quaife after an illness of only one week, aged about 54 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 18, 1848

Marriages

In Tomkinsville, Staten Island [NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Mercer, Mr. J.S. Wells of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Barnes of the former place.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] this morning, Oct. 11, by Rev. D. Platt, Mr. Wm. J. Lyttle to Miss Julia m. Jackson.

Death

At Columbus, Ill on the 15th Sept. Henry Pratt formerly of this county [Broome Co. NY], aged 33 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 25, 1848

Marriages

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Thomas H. Curtis and Miss Jane Jackson.

In Lanesboro, Pa on the 19th inst. by the same, Mr. George W. Smith of Union, NY. [Broome Co] and Miss Almira Edwards of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. A. Eggleston, Mr. William Cresson of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Harriet H. Smith

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 2, 1858

Marriage

In Omro, Wis. May 13th by Rev. L. Rood, Mr. E.G. Whitcomb of Laurens, Otsego Co. N.Y. to Miss Mary F. Larrabee of Omro, Wisconsin.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 9, 1858

Marriage

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] May 27th, by Elder J. Cooke, at the residence of Mr. Winsor, Esq. Mr. Joseph Low of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Minerva L. Winsor of Portlandville.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 30, 1858

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of June 27th by Rev. W. G. Queal. Mr. David Coodrich to Miss Matilda Young both of Milford, N.Y.

News Item

At the Chenango County Circuit Court [NY] last week, Albert Anderson was indicted for maliciously poisoning William Brooks of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]; and John C. Mosher and four ladies of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] were indicted for an assault and battery upon Catharine Strain of that place, in May last.  Catharine kept a millinery shop and received the attention of divers married men, whereat their weaker vessels grew indignant, went to her shop and tore the ribbons and other materials in the place into smithereens. They rather strained a point in taking the law into their own hands.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 12, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Nov. 26th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Alminor I. Crane of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Frances A. Robinson of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage in Marathon, N.Y. [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 27th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Floyd D. Breed to Miss Evaline Benedict both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 89th, by Rev. H.W. Congdon, John Hughes to Miss Elizabeth [Gibson] daughter of William Gibson, of Smithville.

At Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Mo. Nov. 28th, by Rev. P.B. West, Mr. Frank D. Ressegieu  of Hamilton to Miss Clementine Francisco of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. M. Eliza [Bingham] wife of W.H. Bingham, aged 35 years, 4 months.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 6th, Mr. Luman Olmstead aged 67 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 12th Mr. Henry Hamilton aged 70 years.

In Bainbridge Nov. 29th, Mrs. Louisa S. [Clark] wife of Luman B. Clark, aged 40 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 10th, Mrs. A. Purdy wife of Joseph Purdy, aged 70 years.  Funeral at her late residence on Thursday at 12 o'clock.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 14, 1878

Marriage

RYAN - DWYER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Thursday, Nov. 21, by Rev. A.P. Ludden, Mr. M. Patsy Ryan and Miss Hannah Dwyer Both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

Cornelius Kennedy whose death we announced last week was one of our most substantial farmers, honest, frank and upright in his dealings, and a generous friend.  He belonged to the class of men of whom we wish there were more such, and when he had well filled his three-score and ten years, he passed away leaving many to regret the benefit of his living example and counsel could not have longer vouchsafed them.

The Chicago Inter Ocean of the 3d inst. gives the following sketch of the funeral of the late Mrs. George A. Meech whose decease we announced last week:  "The funeral of Mrs. Celia Adelaide Meech, wife of Justice George A. Meech, took place yesterday from the family residence, 15 Harmon Court.  From an early hour in the forenoon relatives and friends of the lamented deceased and her bereaved husband commenced to assemble to take a farewell look at the face now cold in death and witness the last sad rites. The remains incased in a handsome casket, almost covered with beautifully designed floral tributes were placed in the front parlor and surrounded by sorrowing relatives.  At 1 o'clock they were taken in charge by the pall bearers, Justices Summerfield and Haines, Senator Robinson, State Treasurer J.C. Smith and Messrs. Ira W. Buell and O.P. Abercrombie and placed in the hearse, and when the many mourners had taken their places in the waiting carriages, the cortege moved slowly to Grace Episcopal Chruch.  The destination reached, the pastor, the Rev. Clinton Locke, met the remains at the entrance to the church and preceded it up the aisle, reading passages of Scripture. The remains being rested, the beautiful service of the Episcopal Chruch was proceeded with.  After the usual anthem, taken from the Psalms had been read by the pastor, with choral responses, Hymn 509, "Having a desire to depart, and be with Christ," was beautifully rendered by the choir. The lesson from Corinthians followed and then hymn 514, "Where I am, there also shall my servant be."  Dr. Locke offered prayer and then announced that the rest of the services would be performed at the grave. The remains were next removed from the church, the pastor leading.  There was scarcely a dry eye in the structure at this point, the congregation of which deceased was a member, appearing at the moment fully to realize that a sister had parted from them, on earth forever. the solemn procession was then reformed, and the remains taken to Rose Hill cemetery and tenderly laid away."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 19, 1878

Deaths

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Nearing will be held on Saturday morning at nine o'clock, at the house of Mr. Daniel Bristol.  The body will be taken to Morris [Otsego Co. NY] for interment.

Mr. John Rinehart, a German living in one of the tenement houses on Charles Freiot's farm is sorely afflicted.  He has recently lost two children with fever and now his wife and another child are down with it.  We understand that they are in almost destitute circumstances and are worthy of assistance.  We think if the Mission Bands of our churches would contribute to the relief of such in need it would avail more than to send it to foreign countries where they ought to be able to take care of their own poor.

Vital Records, Oxford, Chenango County, NY (1821 & 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 14, 1821

Death

In New York on the 29th ult. Mr. Henry C. Southwick, printer, brother of Solomon Southwick, Esq. of Albany [Albany Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 21, 1821

Marriage

At New Milford Conn. on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Elliott, Mr. John G. Nobel to Miss Abigail S. Mygatt.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Eunice Cummins has left my bed and board without any just cause of provocation, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account after this date.  Martin Cummins.  German, Chenango Co. [NY], Feb. 15th, 1821.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 7, 1821

Marriage

In Montgomery (Alabama) N.E. Benson Esq. Counseller at Law to Miss Catherine L. Goldthwait of this town Boston Daily Advertiser

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 14, 1821

Marriages

On the 11th inst. by Elder Noyes, Mr. Ira Dodge  of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Almyra Belts of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

At Durham [Greene Co. NY] by the Rev. Seth Williston, Augustus Donnelly Esq. of Homer, Cortland County [NY] to Miss Liza Dudley of the former place.

At Franklin, Delaware County [NY] on the 20th ult. by the Rev Caleb Knight. Daniel Sayre Esq. of Cairo [Greene Co. NY] to Mrs. Willis widow of Dr A. Willis of the former place.

Death

On the 18th ult after a short illness, Mr. James Gilmore aged 75 being one of the early settlers of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], who under all the duties of a long and useful life exemplified the character of a kind father, a faithful friend, a virtuous citizen and a firm Christian Norwich Agriculturalist

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 4, 1878

Marriage

A wedding took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thanksgiving evening.  Dennie Feeley and Miss Anna Cullen were the most interested parties.

Deaths

DeLaVAN:  At Waplesville, Delaware, George E. DeLavan, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 62 years.

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YOUNGS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday evening, Nov. 26th, Rachel J. [Youngs] wife of Richard Youngs, aged 48 years.

Mrs. Youngs was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Fanny Youngs of Windsor, Broome Co. N.Y.  She came to Oxford to reside in 1859 and leaves a large circle of relatives and warmly attached friends to mourn her death.  For many years, consumption has numbered her among its subjects, yet her energetic nature rose superior to the weakness and suffering consequent upon that disease, and until the last two weeks she has attended to every detail of her household and her business.  Making no loud profession of love and affection, she was yet most faithful to all the relations and duties of wife, neighbor and friend.  Never did she wound the heart of the unfortunate or sorrowing or grieve others by unkindness and lack of sympathy.  In all dealings with patrons observant of the small, sweet courtesies of life, she was to those in need most especially kind. She was by parental training and by religious faith a Presbyterian, though from long illness was seldom able to attend public worship.  In those last days and hours of physical torture, she feared that some word seeming like impatient murmuring might escape her lips.  In the hearts of all who knew and loved her, there will be a place consecrated to the memory of her blameless life and she cannot by them be forgotten.

"From the eternal shadow rounding / All oer sun and starlight here, / Voices of our lost ones sounding, / Bid us, be of heart and cheer, / Through the silence down the spaces falling on the inward ear."

"Let us draw their mantles oer us / Which have fallen by the way; / Let us do the work before us, / Cheerily, bravely while we may, / Ere the long night silence cometh and with us it is not day"

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1837 &1878)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 13, 1837

Marriage

In Norwich village [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Jge. M.D. Carr, Esq.  Mr. Lewis H. Bennett of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lydia Ann Spencer of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1837

Deaths

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st inst. Miss Betsey A. Chandler, aged 26.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th instant of the consumption, Miss Betsey Purdy in the 19th year of her age.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1878

Marriages

DEDRICK - HARRIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 27th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. James R. Dedrick to Miss Belle Harris all of Greene.

CARTER - JONES:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 25th by Rev. N.J. Rawley, Mr. Chauncey C. Carter of Afton to Miss Alice M. Jones of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

LORRY - KINSMAN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 20th by Rev. L.D. Zurner, Mr. Lucius Lorry to Miss Addie E. Kinsman, both of Smithville.

FRINK - CUTLER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 28th by Elder H.I. Newitt, assisted by Rev. S.G. Adriance, Mr. Daniel P. Frink of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lois S. Cutler of DeRuyter.

Death

DIMMICK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday, Dec. 5th, of membranous croup, Sarah May [Dimmick] twin daughter of Charles H. and Mary Dimmick, aged 10 months.

SANDERS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 10th, Frankie [Sanders] son of Henry and Emma Sanders, aged 6 months and 16 days.

ISBELL:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 30th Laura [Isbell] wife of Eleazer Isbell, aged 67 years.

WOODWARD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 1st Elmina [Woodward] wife of Darius Woodward, aged 66 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1878:  Mrs. Darius Woodard, a highly esteemed lady of Coventry, died on Monday, the 2d inst.  The funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Tuesday.  Rev. Mr. Sawtell of Nineveh, officiating as clergyman.

KENNEDY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 1st Mr. Cornelius Kennedy aged 72 years.

MEECH:  In Chicago Nov. 30th Mrs. Addie  Meech formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

SLAWSON: In New Orleans, July 28ith of yellow fever, Mrs. Margaret Slawson aged 74 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

MEDBURY:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. Abram Medbury living upon Green Street died last Thursday.  Mr. M. was an old and respected citizen of New Berlin and was surrounded by a large number of friends and relatives.  He wasted away gradually with disease and bore it all with much patience and was ready to go into the great life before him.  His funeral occurred yesterday at his residence which was largely attended by friends and neighbors.  May God's blessing rest upon the lonely hearts of our neighbors who have been afflicted by the shadow of death.

News Item

Accident in the Hancock Tunnel [Delaware Co. NY]

Last Saturday afternoon a large rock in the Hancock tunnel of the N.Y. and O. Midland Railroad, which had become loosened by frequent blasts, gave way, crushing beneath it three workmen who were engaged in arching the tunnel.  Walter Allen of Summitville [Sullivan Co. NY], was so badly injured that he died a short time after the accident and Smith Denman of the same village had his leg broken and received several serious cuts and bruises. The third man, whose name we did not learn, escaped with a few bruises.  The Mail train going north was delayed several hours by the accident.  A few weeks ago, a similar accident occurred in this tunnel, but fortunately no one was injured.  When the repairs which are now being made are completed, no further danger from falling rocks will be liable to occur. Allen leaves a wife and two children. The dead and wounded were brought home on a special train furnished by the road.  Middletown Mercury, 6th

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 11, 1878

News Item

A story has been going the rounds that Jerome Sols of Plasterville, not long since held friendly communion with a panther near the roadway in a dense piece of woods along which he was journeying.  The horse was stopped.  The women at sight of the panther, as well as Jerome, became extremely nervous.  The panther's eyes lighted up like balls of fire. At last, the animal's countenance fell, and no sooner had it fallen than our brave, heroic Jerome alighted, taking advantage of the moment, drove him from the scene and although the panther has not been seen since, his fierce yells have been now and then heard in the distant forest which sounds like the cries of a woman in great distress.  Search has been made but nothing has yet been seen that looks anything like a panther, wild cat, screech owl or woman.  G.S.T.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 14, 1878

Marriage

Lincklaen, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Johnson was married to Jane Coon last week.  The most noticeable feature in the case is their ages.  Henry is 18 and Jane is only 55.

News Item

Nearly three months since we published an account of the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Lucien Mosier of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  He was last seen in Oxford the second day of the town fair, early in September last.  All endeavors to discover his whereabout were unavailing, and he was given up by his parents and friends as dead, many thinking that he had been accidentally drowned. The press of this and adjoining counties widely published the account of his disappearance, but nothing was heard from him until last Saturday, when as we learn from the Times, Mr. Mosier received a telegram from a relative in Marathon, N.Y. that his son was at that place, well and all right. The news afforded great relief to the parents of the young man whose departure without a word of his intentions needs an explanation.

Original Notice:  Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 10, 1878:  Information is wanted of Lucien D. Mosier, son of Warren Mosier of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], who mysteriously disappeared on the last day of the fair, September 19th.  He was last seen in this village in the afternoon of that day and since then nothing has been seen or heard of him, either by his parents or friends in town or by his relatives residing in other towns.  He is twenty-four years of age, rather slim built and wore a black hat and a black suit of cassimere clothes, the pants being ribbed.  Nothing had been noticed in his actions that would lead to the belief that he was not in his right mind, nor had he expressed any desire or determination to leave home.  Any information concerning his whereabouts will be gratefully received by his father, Warren Mosier, whose address is Oxford, N.Y.