Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, (1838 & 1879)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 6, 1838

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mr. Jason Gleason aged 75 years.  Mr. G. was a Revolutionary Soldier and an honest and an upright man.

On the same day, Celia [Hunt] daughter of the late Timothy Hunt, Esq. aged 16 years.  Mis H. was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

On the 1st inst. Lyman [Baldwin] son f Isaac Baldwin, aged 11 years.  The circumstances attending his death were peculiarly afflicting.  He fell into the pond near Guernsey's mill while alone and was drowned.  Probably this happened about 10 o'clock in the forenoon.  His body was found about 4 P.M. Lyman Baldwin was one of the most intelligent lads this village ever knew.  His equal as a scholar of his age lived not among us.  He possessed every quality of head and heart which makes even man respected.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 4, 1838

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday morning, the 2d inst. Mr. Asa Pellet, father of the Editor of this paper, aged 71 years.

Isaac N. Shoals a young man aged 19, was drowned in the River at North Norwich on the 27th ult.  It is supposed that he was thrown from a blind horse in the evening into the river while there with the intention of watering him.  His body was not found until the day following.  Mr. S. was a resident of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] where his body was taken.  An inquest was held on it by Mr. Ansel Berry, Coroner of this village, Verdict - "Death by accidental drowning."  This is the fourth body on which Mr. Berry has been called to hold an inquest, within about five weeks.  All deaths by drowning.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 18, 1838

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mrs. Tamma Parker, wife of Nathan Parker, Jr., aged 38 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 25, 1838

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] yesterday morning of consumption, Mrs. Edith Ann Pellet wife of the Editor of this paper, aged 31 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 9, 1879

Marriage

BLOW - MERITHEW:  At the residence of the bride's parents near Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY ] Jan. 5, 1879, by Rev. H.G. Harned, Mr. B.R. Blow of Rockdale, Chenango Co. N.Y. and Miss Erine G. Merithew.

Deaths

Jan 3d, 1879, Lena May [Spencer] daughter of Mr. W.P. and Mrs. Theresa A. Spencer of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], near Rockdale N.Y. [Chenango Co.] aged 13 years 8 months and 23 days.

Sidney Plains Delaware Co. NY:  The remains of Mrs. Shippard who died at Walton [Delaware Co. NY] some forty years ago, are to be removed and interred by the side of her husband in the old cemetery at this village.

Death in the Jail.  A prisoner by the name of Edward Robinson in jail from Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] for intoxication, died on Sunday from an overdose of opium.  An inquest on Monday revealed the fact, and a verdict was rendered accordingly.  He was buried in the County House grounds.

Ex Judge Ransom Balcom died at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Monday night, shortly before eleven o'clock.  Judge Balcom was a native of this county [Chenango Co. NY] and has been a very able and popular Judge.  The funeral, for which the day has not been appointed, will take place at Oxford [Chenango Co.  NY].

News Items

Mr. George Kirk an old resident and at one time a distinguished pilot on the Delaware River in running lumber, is now in the 81st year of his age and though greatly suffering from the "Bright" disease, his mind remains comparatively clear and active.  It is with much pleasure that he recalls events of over half a century ago when, in the prime of life he was a man with a strong and well-built muscular frame, amounting almost to a model of perfection and which gave him a remarkable constitution.  He commenced running the river when only 15 years old and continued in that business for over fifty years, and he is now one of the remaining few which constitutes the old landmarks of industry and through retired from active life, still feels a great anxiety for those things which he believes to be the most conducive to the best interest of the people.

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Afton, Jan. 8, 1879, Mr. Editor - As you were pleased to note the anniversary of our fiftieth year of married life, I will give you a few incidents of my early recollections.

At the time of the war of 1812, my father was living in Warrensburg, Warren County, N.Y.  Near the close of the war, early one morning an aged man called upon my father and in much apparent agitation informed him that there were Indian spies upon what was then called Bishop's Mountain, an eminence from the top of which an extensive view of the surrounding country could be distinctly taken for many miles.  He had discovered a fire on the opposite side of the mountain and venturing near saw about a dozen Indians preparing their breakfast. being much alarmed he came over the river to see what measures could be taken to protect, if possible, the inhabitants from those unwelcome invaders.  My father took his telescope and by its aid we could bring them so near as to see that they were indeed savages.  At that time my father owned mills and drew lumber to Ft. Edward, consequently kept several horses. They were soon saddled and mounted by boys with instructions to ride in different directions and drop written lines at every house, requiring every man to repair to our place as soon as dark to protect the bridges that spanned the river, and also, if possible, to protect the people along the river and at the village at Lake George.  It was a busy time at our house that day. The old-fashioned bread tray that would hold a bushel of flour was brought to hand and the large brick oven heated and re-heated until a sufficient quantity of bread, pies, cake, meat and buns, were prepared to feed a hungry multitude. Each had their separate duties to perform.  My little brother and myself were furnished from our store with bullet moles, ladles and bars of lead, and we sat upon the hearth before the arch and made bullets until we had a supply large enough, we children thought, to furnish an army.  At dusk the men began to gather, and we soon had quite a respectable sized army.  In the morning of the next day they proceeded to the mountain, shot at them, but they fled through a large swamp at the base.  Our men preferred to shun the swamp as it was a dense wilderness for miles and returned home without even capturing an Indian.

Soon after this, Judge Bishop and my father organized a Silver Gray company, as they were in the service, and I think for a while the old men trained almost every day.

Those familiar with the condition of our country at that time will remember that crockery was very scarce and as those old men became wearied with marching and exercise, got thirsty, and it was amusing to us children to hear them smack their lips as they sipped the delicious beverage over those broad brimmed vessels which were usually kept on the upper shelves at the store.

Mahala Hoffman, now Parsons.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 7, 1879

Marriages

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], January 23d by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, Isaac Silliman of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] and Frances Deyo of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY].

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.D. Gibson, Frank H. McNaught M.D. and Miss Helen [Cowan] only daughter of the late Hector Cowan, all of Hobart.

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 28th by Rev. C.C. Miller, John A Cowan and Miss Martha L. [Hanford] only daughter of Horace Hanford, all of Hobart.

At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 30, by Rev. I. Powers, Edgar B. Day and Mary A. Gage all of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

In Tonawanda, N.Y. [Erie Co.], Jan. 30, by Rev. A.B. Robinson, Dr. T.A. White of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] and Lizzie Metcalf of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29 by Rev. E.E. Peck, Wm. P.K. Fuller and Eva Murdock both of Cooperstown.

At Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 2, by Rev. John M. Chase, Hamilton Waterman and Mrs. Lovira Wright.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29, by Rev. Ira Bailey, Leon Gregory and Jennie Bundy.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 31, Huntington Parish of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Laralett Slater of the former place.

In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29 by Rev. B.P. Ripley, A.A. Jackson and Belle A. Manwarring.

Deaths

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], January 28th of scarlet fever, Ernest A. [Thompson] infant child of Abel W. and Emma C. Thompson.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], January 28th, Alfred Nichols aged 83 years.

In North Walton [Delaware Co. NY] January 28th, Wm. W. Morenus aged 69 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 3d, J. Harris Hunt in the 54th year of his age.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 2, David Multer aged about 60 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 23, Minnie Burlingame aged 2 years.

In West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 5, Francis Goodrich aged 81 years.

Joseph Richard Mahon Miller formerly of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] died in Philadelphia recently.  He was born in Barbadoes, W.I. [West Indies] in 1795.

Dr. Sprague born in Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] in 1800, died at Hastings, Minn., on the 22nd ult.  He practiced medicine in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] until 1869 when he moved West.  He was a member of the New York Legislature in 1858, and President of the New York State Medical Society in 1854.

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In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 30, 1879, Hudson Sleeper in his 77th year.

His grandfather, John Sleeper was the founder of the village of Laurens.  In 1774, he established a mill there and the settlement was known as Sleeper's Mills for many years.  Mr. Sleeper's farm is part of the original tract that was bought by his grandfather.  He died in the home in which he was born and from which he had never been absent in all his long life more than a fortnight at a time.  It is commonly said of him, "He had no enemies."  His life was above reproach and evidently controlled by the principle of good will to all.  He was the accommodating neighbor, the true friend, the faithful husband and father.  He lived a happy and useful life, he died a calm and hopeful death, having imbibed the very essence of the teachings of Christ form his frequent reading and pondering upon the sacred teachings of the Bible.

News Item

All About A Silver Wedding

I shall occupy your time by writing you a letter and writing it in rhyme.  Now if you think the occasion is hardly worth the trouble, you can lay it to a way I have of sometimes seeing double - a very natural consequence which mortals oft inherit and 'tis always best to treat a man according to his merit.  Now I think I hear you saying that a good time to begin it would be not to mention merit, for you don't see any in it.  Of such base insinuations you will find I'm not afraid, for I'm like a locomotive on a heavy downward grade, with a tender full of fuel and a firm and even track.  Now the inference you can draw is this - you cannot turn me back.  There was Colonel Davy Crockett showed a very level head. "First be sure you're right," said he, "then always go ahead."  So, I shall "go ahead" with this, if you do not like my rhyme - I think I can do even worse, if I only had the time.  Now please do not be frightened for I don't intend to do it, but tis best to know what can be done when one is driven to it.  With this general introduction I can think of nothing better, so I'll take a start and "go ahead" and finish up the letter.  And for fear my dismal rhyming may give you all the blues, I will tell of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] and all the local news.

Now the first thing I can think of, or the first that I shall mention, is DeForrest's silver wedding, which attracted much attention.  The house was filled to overflowing (we almost feared twould burst), it happened on the evening of February 1st.  And the funniest thing of all is this (I'm telling you no lies). the whole affair was kept a secret, a real, complete surprise.  The DeForests didn't know it till the very latest minute, when we all pounced down upon them like a hawk upon a linnet.  Mrs. DeForest seemed "took back," when she met us at the door; then we sent a delegation down to her husband's store, where they quickly took possession and turned out all the lights. DeForest begged in vain for time for putting things to rights, they wouldn't give him time to think, much less the time to speak, so to balance up his cash account he'll wait another week.  Of this there does not seem to be the slightest room for doubt; as Fred Lines quietly remarked, "we quickly closed him out." To escape from such a crowd as that was not an easy thing; the raid was planned and managed by Captain A.F. Wing who first threw out his skirmish line, then pickets and patrol (Wing's the man that runs the Depot Store - sells plaster, lime and coal).  With their prisoner well surrounded and under double guard he didn't try to get away, at least not very hard.  They marched him off in triumph at a step called "double quick," before he seemed to realize or understand the trick, for he got no explanation from this set of graceless scamps who would match for "cheek" or impudence those law defying tramps.  

But I find my time is limited; not having much to spare, I now will undertake the task of telling who was there.  There was Mr. and Mrs. Galpin and Mr. and Mrs. Flint; the two gentlemen being reverends, you will understand the hint, so I don't propose to say but little now about 'em, but unless the couple are Squired together, we can't do well without 'em.  

Abial Williams, Doctor Sweet and S.E. Webb were there; of course, they brought their wives along thus forming each a pair.  Mrs. George and Lila Briggs drove up from Sidney Plains, they'd rather come that way, they said, than trust to railroad trains.  Ex-Sheriff Benedict and wife, and also Mr. white came in their own conveyances, returning home that night.   George Burgin, William Hughston, Tustin Dibble, Samuel Bacon, all came and brought their wives along, if I am not Mistaken. 

Among this large assemblage it was hard to find a "feller" who furnished more amusement than our old friend R.K. Teller.  I'll tell the truth, you know I will if it almost takes my life, - he brought his phonograph along, because he's got no wife.  Young Teller swings a level head, in fact he knows his "biz."  He said "we had our talk machines" so he thought that he'd bring his. These "talk machines" are much alike, for both have got a knack of being quite impertinent and always talking back, but the less we say about it of course 'tis soonest mended, for the girls all think young Teller and his Phono just old splendid.

There was Lyman H. DeForest, the brother of the groom, the best-looking man (except myself) of any in the room.  His wife and daughter Too, were there, and Mrs. Bragg and son, and many more I'll mention before my story is done.  There were the misses Heath and Burgess, also Miss Lottie Slade, the latter's mother too was there and thought herself well paid.  Mrs. Hodges, Smith and Myrick, the sisters of the bride, with their husbands all assisted to see the knot well tied.  

Mr. and Mrs. Buckley (his given name is Frank), he manufactures shirts near the Unadilla Bank with the last named institution we all were quite disgusted, the building stands there just the same, the bank you know has "busted."  

Messrs. L.L. Woodruff, J.T. Peck and Marvin W. Duley, with their better halves were all on hand, you know I'll tell you truly; Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler and Perry Smith and wife, George Chaffin Too, and lady were mingling in the strife.  Miss Genie Smith was also there, or I wouldn't tell you so.  She is pretty well I thank you, if you would like to know.  Professors Smtih and Griffin stand high as public teachers (perhaps I should have mentioned them when speaking of the preachers).  Mrs. Joseph Sweet and two daughters fair were present, and we thought they did their share to make the party pleasant.  Young Fleming too, from Sidney with his friend Miss Lottie Bell, we were glad to see enjoy themselves, we thought exceeding well.  Mrs. Weidman, Mrs. Elliot, Sylvester Arms and wife and also Arthur Newman were never busier in their life. 

The presents rich and beautiful of silver pure and plated, were exhibited by Taylor Arms, who was seemingly elated as he handled o'er each article in a graceful, witty speech and told the moral lesson he though the same would teach.  His accomplished wife was also there, but when we'd formed a ring, 'twas easier far to cage a bird that 'twas to make one sing.  Another lady too was there who'll haul me o'er the coals, should I forget to call her name, 'tis Mrs. F.G. Bolles.  There was Mrs. Wing and Mrs. Emes and then there comes Miss Whtie, and that I think concludes the list of the silver wedding night.

If I've omitted any I hope they will excuse it, for I've got this chance to "show them up," and I rather want to use it.  The cakes and meats were splendid and exactly to our mind, and I think your correspondent must have "sampled" ever kind.  A poem for this occasion was written by Rev. Mr. Flint, and now I come to think of it, there was one by Peppermint.

Vital Records, Delaware (1831) & Otsego (1857) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 2, 1831

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Waterbury, Capt. James A. Grant of Bainbridge, Chenango Co. [NY] to Miss Abigail G. Platt of the former place.

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Hull, Mr. Hezekiah Bennet to Miss Sally Flynt both of Deposit.

Deaths

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult after a short but severe illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Cowen wife of Mr. Hector Cowen in the 62d year of her age.  The subject of this notice has long been a member of the church under the charge of the Rev. Mr. Forrest and by a life of exemplary piety and the exercise of the Christian virtues, secured the esteem and respect of a large circle of acquaintance.

In the same town [Stanford, Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 22d ult., Doct. James H. Leal in the 29th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 16, 1831

Marriages

In Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst., by Alexander Cole, Esq. Mr. Moses Dunning to Miss Sally Willis.  

Mr. Samuel Youngs to Miss Susan Dibble, daughter of Mr. Amos Dibble.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10t inst. by the Rev. James Meed, Mr. Henry Faulkner to Miss Eliza Stone all of Roxbury.

The following singular annunciation appears in the last Brockport Recorder: "Expects to be married, this evening, at the Baptist Church in this village, Mr. Dorastus Kellogg of Baldwinsville, Onondaga Co. [NY] to Miss Sylvia Coon of Marcellus, Onondaga County [NY].  

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday the 5th inst. Rev. Elisha Wise aged 45 years.

On the 16th ult at her residence in Halifax County (Va.) Mrs. Dorothy [Henry] Winson widow of the celebrated Patrick Henry and whose last husband was the late judge, Edmond Winson.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Sarah Stout in the 84th year of her age.  In her life and death was exemplified the beauty and value of the Christian religion. She was at all times the kind neighbor, the affectionate mother, and the devoted servant of Christ. She lived and died in a firm dependence on her Lord and Saviour, and her memory is embalmed in the hearts of a numerous circle of relations and friends.

From the National Intelligencer, Feb. 29:  At his lodgings in this city, on Saturday night last, after a short illness, the Hon James Noble, a Senator in Congress from the State of Indiana, which high office he filled with fidelity and without intermission, from the time that the state was admitted into the Union, to the Period of his death.  He was a man of warm and generous feelings, of uncalculating independence, and honorable mind.  His age was about 48 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 23, 1831

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] last evening by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. William Benedict of Andes [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Electa Dodge, daughter of Mr. Joseph Dodge of the former place.

We learn from the New Berlin Times that the case of Rebecca Hoffman against the Rev. George Heim for a breach of promise of marriage was tried at that place last week and a verdict of four hundred and ninety dollars awarded to the plaintiff.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 30, 1831

Marriages

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], on the 20th inst. by John Dickson, Jun. Esq. Mr. David Akerley to Miss Maria Falkner of said town.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday morning the 21st inst. at half past three o'clock by E.J. Burans, Esq. Mr. John Secor to Miss Ruth Scudder daughter of Mr. Philetus Scudder, all of that town.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, December 3, 1857

Marriage

At the Christian Church at Fitch's Bridge on the evening of the 29th ult. by Eld. S.B. Hayward, Mr. F.C. Riggs to Miss Janette Reed both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday Nov. 28, Emily [Hughston] wife of Charles N. Hughston, aged 35 years.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, December 10, 1857

Marriage

In Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY], Nov. 26th by Rev. A.M. Hough, Mr. James White of Illinois to Miss Sally Dart of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Sidney, Del. Co. N.Y. on Tuesday, the 1st inst.  Hiram Scrom son of Milton and [-unreadable-] and 4 months.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, December 17, 1857

Marriages

At the residence of G.S. Braves, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. Mr. Davis, Mr. Burr Campell to Miss Mary Pettis both of the above named place.

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. Mr. Pierson, D.S. Barnes Esq. of New York to Miss Mary F. [Hyde] daughter of Hon. James Hyde of the former place.

Deaths

At Morris, Otsego Co. N.Y. on the 27th day of November last at the advanced age of 78 years.  Roxce Smith wife of Capt. D. Smith and mother of Hon. A.M. Smith, late Senator of the 18th District.

At his residence in Otego [Otsego Co., NY] on Saturday the 5th inst. Thomas Russel aged 58 years.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, December 24, 1857

Marriage

On Friday, Dec. 18th, at Kingley's Hotel by Rev. S.H. Norton, Alanson S. Ferris to Miss Ellen Gage both of Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. [NY].

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mary A. Hyde aged 4 years.

In the town of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Anna Gross widow of Crowell Gross, deceased, int he 89th year of her age.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, December 31, 1857

Marriage

At Franklin Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 10 by Rev. T.S. Clark, D.D., Mr. Charles A. Bostwick to Miss Ellen M. White both of Franklin.

Death

In Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on the 24th inst. of consumption, Miss Sophia [Thompson] daughter of Geroge Thompson aged 24 years.

Vital Records, Chenango (1821) & Broome (1857) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 5, 1821

Marriage

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th of Aug. last by the Rev. Aaron Baxter, Mr. Gersham Holdridge of Schuyler [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Abigail Seabert of Smithville.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 10, 1821

Death

"Tell them, tho' 'tis an awful thing to die, / Twas e'en to thee - yet the dread path once trod; / Heaven lifts its everlasting portals high, / And bids the pure in heart behold their GOD!"

Died in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last of a short but distressing illness Mrs. Catherine Sherwood aged 34 years, wife of Samuel S. Sherwood and daughter of Mr. John Bessae, formerly of Hudson [Columbia Co. NY].

Mrs. Sherwood has left five small children to bemoan the irreparable loss of an affectionate mother.  She was a pious and exemplary member of the Episcopal Church in this village and to the numerous trials and afflictions which are "the common lot of almost all," she submitted with Christian fortitude and resignation. The uniform serenity and calmness of her mind clearly evinced that her hope was not of this world and its sublunary enjoyments, and her afflicted friends have the consolation of believing that she has exchanged a world of trouble and sorrow for a heaven of everlasting happiness.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 17, 1821

Deaths

Died, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] this morning, William Lyon, aged 16, son of Mr. David Lyon.

Departed this life on Saturday evening the 13th inst. at his dwelling in the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Captain Joseph Juliand in the 74th year of his age; one of the oldest and most respectable inhabitants of the town.  In early life, Capt. Juliand came to this country from France and like all of our forefathers, sought an asylum from persecution & oppression in this land of liberty and toleration.  He married in the state of Connecticut and thirty years ago moved with his family to the town of Greene, at that time a wilderness, where he continued to reside to the period of his death. After years of toil and labor in a new and uncultivated county, and after enduring the hardships and fatigues incident to the settlement of a new country, he had the happy consolation at his departure from this life of having "grown with its growth," and his family having "strengthened with its strength," and of leaving to a numerous and respectable family of children and an affectionate wife the reputation of a good name and a competency of the comforts and blessings of this life.  He died without a struggle or a groan and rests we trust in the arms of his Redeemer.  Greene, Oct. 15, 1821.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 31, 1821

Death

Near Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY] Judge Pendleton of Hyde Park, Dutchess County.  It is said that while descending a steep hill, on the main road, three miles north of Poughkeepsie, with a chaise, the breech tackle of the horse gave way and the Judge was precipitated from the carriage so violently as to have broken his neck in the fall and instantly expired.  Ulster Plebian

Union News, Union, NY, September 10, 1857

Deaths

On the 17th ult at Maine Village [Broome Co. NY] Mrs. Rhoda Slosson aged 82 years and 7 months.

In Charleston, Calumet Co., Wis. May 31 Mr. Daniel Evans aged 75 years.  Also June 8, Mrs. Daniel Evans aged 73 years.  Mr. Evans was an old resident of this county [Broome Co. NY] and held the office of County Clerk for nine years, being first elected in the fall of 1822 and holding the office for three consecutive terms.  He was an active mover in obtaining the charter of the Chenango Canal and also the charter for the Broome County Bank, having charge of the books for subscription and transacting must of the business pertaining to it. Democrat.

At Emporia, Kansas Territory August 2, 1857, after an illness of eight days, Mr. Joseph Patterson.  He was born in Union, Broome County, N.Y. Feb. 22d, 1795, graduated at Union College, Schenectady in 1816 with the first honors of his class, was Sheriff of Broome County in 1820 and 1821.

In the city of New York on the 23d ult at the residence of his son, G.C. Hall, William C. Hall, Esq. formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] in the 71st year of his age.

Union News, Union, NY, September 17, 1857

Marriages

On the Campground, near Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday, September 6, 1 857, by the Rev. J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Spencer Gage to Miss Mary Ann Mathers both of Colesville, Broome Co. [NY].

At Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Sept. 5th by Rev. C. Fitch, Mr. Ogden Rockwell to Miss Sarah A. Allen, both of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego (1837) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 19, 1837

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Mrs. Jane Scott in the 65th year of her age.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] this morning, Georgiana Phelon [White] only daughter of Col. George W. White, aged 2 years and 4 months.

"Sleep on dear babe, and take thy rest, / Till angels bid thee rise, / To meet the Saviour's welcome breast / In Heven's fair Paradise."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 3, 1837

Marriages

In Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Tucker, Mr. Ezra Trull merchant of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Catharine Huestis of the former place.  We cheerfully acknowledge the receipt of a bottle of copious wine.  Peace, happiness and prosperity to the married couple.

Deaths

Another Sire of the Revolution gone.  John D. Winne Esq. died on the 30th ult. at the residence of his son, William I. Winne, in Albany [Albany Co. NY] after an illness of about three weeks.  He died full of years and usefulness in the 79th year of his age.  His country and his children may call him "Blessed" for his whole life, both public and private, was resplendent with good.  He was a Soldier of the Revolution and faithfully served his country in those times "that tried men's souls."  The heights of Saratoga and Ticonderoga can record his prowess and his dangers.  He was never craven when his country called, for he was no holiday patriot, but encountered privations and difficulties in which he was alone supported by the God of armies and by a consciousness of doing right.  After the peace, he was elected a member of assembly for this county.  In this station he also evinced his incorruptible honesty and inflexible love of freedom.  His memory will ever be green in the hearts of his relatives, his friends, his neighbors and his country.  Argus.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ultimo, Charles [Baker] son of mr. Charles D. Baker, aged 11 months and 10 days.

"Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, / Death came with friendly care; / The opening bud to heaven conveyed, / And bade it blossom there."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 10, 1837

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] this morning by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Mr. George W. Ernst of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Henn of this village.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May17, 1837

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last, Mrs. Rebecca Nichols aged 77 years.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. after a protracted and distressing illness, which she bore with fortitude and resignation, Mrs. Mary M. Norton in the fiftieth year of her age.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, September 5, 1872

Marriages

DOUGLAS - FULKERSON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 20, by the Rev. W.R. Brooks, Mr. Charles I. Douglas of Smethport, Pa., to Miss Nettie Fulkerson of the former place.

TORREY - MOSELEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 28, by Rev. G.S. boardman, D.D., Rev. David Torrey, D.D., pastor of the church to Mrs. Georgiana W. Moseley daughter of Dr. David Mitchell of Cazenovia.

HUNT - SEABURY:  In Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 28, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. E.L. Hunt and Miss Frances Seabury both of Hubbardsville.

Deaths

WHITNEY:  In Mexico, Oswego Co. [NY], Aug. 30 of consumption, Albert Whitney, formerly of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] aged about 35 years.

RICHARDSON:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 13, Jessie E. [Richardson] only daughter of Alfred A. and Nettie Richardson, aged 8 months and 16 days.

RICHMOND:  Near Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 13, Mrs. Mary Richmond, relict of the late David Richmond, in the 88th year of her age.

SHAW:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 24, Harriet C. Shaw aged 18 years and 10 months.

STILLMAN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 26, Ira M. [Stillman] son of Daniel E. and Carrie M. Stillman, aged 11 weeks.

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BROCKETT:  Near Bouckville [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 24, Arthur Eugene [Brockett] son of Mr. and Mrs. C.Z. Brockett, aged 7 months and 20 days.

Thy Arthur's gone to rest; / His Saviour calls, "Come home / To be with me forever blest / Where flowers immortal bloom

"To vile was earth for thee, / There's too much evil there; / Thou hasten to my paradise / My heavenly bliss to share.

"Come to thy Saviour's arms, / These golden streets to roam; / I lent thee for a day or so / But now I call thee home.

"Put on this golden crown / That I laid up for thee, / For Heaven is now thy home / Through all eternity.

"Come tune thy golden harp, / And waft thy silver wings / Around my dazzling throne, / Where sister sweetly sings."

Shed no more tears dear friends, / No longer sadly moan; / The God that lent thy child / Hath taken but his own.

There is a land of bliss, / For which your hearts prepare; / And when once done with earth / You'll meet your children there.

There in that happy land / Your Saviour's face you'll see, / And praise him for his love, / Through all eternity.

Bouckville, Sept. 1, 1872, C.B. Clark

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On Tuesday evening of last week, a little child, six years of age, by the name of May Losey was almost instantly killed at the O.C. Midland RR station.  The little girl in company with her grandparents, was visiting Mr. Bumstead, agent at the deport at the time of the accident.  Mr. B. it seems was engaged in coupling platform cars, the little child riding on them as they came down grade. When they struck, the child was thrown from the car and a wheel passed over her body.  Dr. Cragin of the Oneida Community and Dr. Carpenter of Oneida were immediately called, but could render little assistance, as the child lived but a few moments after the sad accident occurred.  The painful news was sent by telegraph to the parents of the child, who reside at Caroline, Tompkins Co. [NY]. The day following the body of the unfortunate child was sent hence for burial.

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CHAPPELL:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], Sept. 4, Emily C. [Chappell wife of C. Will Chappell, aged 25 years.  Funeral at residence of J.L. Bridge, Oneida Castle. at 2 o'clock P.M. Friday Sept. 6.  Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

On Wednesday morning last, we were pained to hear of the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Chappel, wife of C. Will Chappel, of this place [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] and daughter of J.L. Bridge, Esq. of Oneida Castle [Oneida, Co. NY].  She was taken violently ill on Tuesday evening and died on the morning following at about 8 o'clock, after all that alarmed and anxious friends and medical skill had power to do.  Mrs. Chappell had for some time been in a rather delicate condition and had for two or three weeks previous to her death been stopping at the home of her parents.  She leaves many warm hearted young friends who regret his untimely death and will mourn with those whose family ties have been thus ruthlessly severed.  We believe that she had been married about three years.  Our friend and neighbor, Mr. Chappell and the afflicted parent, have our sympathy and the heartfelt sympathies of the surrounding community in this their irreparable loss and sad bereavement.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1858, 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 4, 1858

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on 18th ult. Mrs. Maria S. Willard relict of the late David Willard, aged 42 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] July 2d, Miss Lois Smith aged 70 years 3 months and 17 days.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 11, 1858

Death

A little son of Mrs. Hyland, of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], about three and half years old, was badly scalded last Wednesday, by falling into a tub of boiling water, burning a large portion of his body in a shocking manner. The little sufferer now lies pining away and suffering from his burns.  Everything is being done that can be to render him comfortable, yet his death is hourly expected.  P.S.  The child died today (Monday) having suffered nearly five days.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 18, 1858

Marriage

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. Martin V. Brownell of Bennington Co. Vt to Miss Mary M. Eldred of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Suddenly in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. John Davis Esq. aged 52 years.   Mr. D. was one of the best men in the county.

We have to record a most heart-rending casualty at Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday last.  Wm. E. H. Waters son of E.G. Waters, Esq. had gone into the woods with his father and was engaged in felling trees when he was struck by one while falling and survived but an hour.  He was a smart, active and intelligent lad of fifteen years and his loss is most keenly felt by his family and neighborhood whose love and esteem he had won by his lively parts and cheerful and generous disposition.  Oxford Times.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 25, 1858

Marriage

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. Henry Lull to Miss Ara A. Sullivan both of Morris.

Deaths

In Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] on the 22d inst. Asa Curry aged 16 years.

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 12th, Mr. John Boyce aged 86 years.  Mr. Boyce was attached to the 23d Regiment of infantry in the war of 1812, was at the capture of Fort Erie from the British and was in the hard-fought battle of Lundy Lane and was in the celebrated charge, led by Col. Miller and Gen. Ripley upon the British Artillery, which they gallantly carried, turned the guns upon the enemy and thus turning the scale of victory in favor of the Americans on that occasion.

The Cherry Valley Gazette states that Mr. Philander Graham of that town fell from a load of hay, about four o'clock on Tuesday last and broke his neck.  Not a muscle was seen to move after he struck the ground.   Mr. G. was a man respected by all who had his acquaintance.  His age was about 50 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 13, 1879

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's parents in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 5th, 1879, by Rev. N.W Wells, George W Salisbury and Miss Jennie H. Collar all of Cooperstown.

Deaths

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult, Aloena D. [Phelon] wife of Joseph Phelon, aged 86 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Samuel L. Emerson aged 89 years 1 month and 8 days.

In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 27, 1878, Drusilla [Parker] wife of Elisha Parker in the 71st year of her age.

In Adrian, Michigan of paralysis, Feb. 2d, Lucinda [Bowen] wife of Henry Bowen in her sixty-eighth year.  Says the Adrian Press, "Mrs. Bowen was born April 11, 1811, in Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. N.Y. and was the daughter of Peter Counrod.  She married Mr. Bowen then of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] in the spring of 1851 and removed to Michigan at once and resided in Franklin till a few years ago, when they moved to this city, where they have since lived.  No woman was more highly esteemed or respected. She won a warm place in the hearts of all who knew her by her generous disposition, her warm sympathy and womanly, loving nature."

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On Thursday last, services were held in the Catholic Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] in memoriam of the late Father Devitt.  There were present on this occasion Very Reverend P.A. Ludden, Vicar General of the Diocese of Albany, who was the celebrant of the mass; Rev. F.H. Renehan Marcellus, Deacon; Rev. J.J. Brennan of Stephentown sub-Deacon; Rev T.M. Burk, St. Joseph's Albany, Master of Ceremonies.  There were also present in the sanctuary Rev. T. Hogan, New Jersey, Rev. N.J.O. Reily, Utica, Rev. M.C. Gavin, Albany and Priests from seven or eight other parishes.

Immediately after the mass, Father Hogan, a particular friend of the deceased, preached to a large congregation of the friends and parishioners of the dead Priest who had gathered in to be present on the occasion.  Without speaking much on the past life of Father Devitt, he showed the great sacrifice the Catholic Priest makes at his ordination and how in death no man deserves more than he the charity of the prayers of the faithful. 

The church was crowded to its utmost capacity.  The high altar was heavily draped in mourning which alone conveyed to the minds of all the sad fact that he who so often taught them to prepare for death, had himself, even in youth, become its victim. The music was the Gregorian Requiem which was well rendered by the choir.

News Item

Morris [Otsego Co. NY], The Chronicle says: On Monday Jan. 27th, the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George I. Colvin met according to arrangement at the old homestead in this town, it being the 75th birthday of our friend Colvin. They were taken by surprise as their children and grandchildren, with other friends began to arrive. A good time was enjoyed by all.  There was one great-grandchild present.  Mr. Colvin came into this town from Herkimer County [NY] some forty years ago and has always enjoyed the respect and confidence of his townsmen, having in his younger days held several responsible town offices, and he yet has many warm personal friends who are pleased to see him hold out so remarkably.  May he live yet many years and his children be spared to him, to make joyous his declining years and make him and his companion happy in their old age.  Amen to that says the Journal.

Vital Records, Madison (1815) & Broome (1849) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 15, 1815

Deaths

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], Woodstock Settlement on the 6th inst. Mrs. Night, wife of Mr. Noel Night, on Friday evening last.

Levi Marble aged about 18 years. [d. 10 March 1815]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 12, 1815

Deaths

In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], on the 31st ult. Mrs. Sophia Hall wife of Mr. John Hall, aged 35 years.

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In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday morning last, Doct. Theopilus Willson aged 30. 

Died at Cazenovia, Thursday morning April 6th, Theophilus Wilson, M.D. aged 30.

On the evening of the 28th of March, he returned to his family from visiting his patients, somewhat indisposed, and being apprehensive of a fever, he took an emetick.  Being desirous after its operation to take some other medicine, he requested certain small phials which he had taken out of his pockets that evening to be brought and when they were presented to him, directed a certain quantity of the contents of one to be given him.  But alas! instead of the opiate which he intended, it proved to be corrosive sublimate!  The fatal mistake was immediately discovered, after he had swallowed a part and a variety of means used to dislodge it from his stomach, but all in vain.  Very great distress immediately ensued, his sight became impaired, a general numbness spread itself over his body & all present expected his dissolution would take place in a short time.  Symptoms of immediate death however gradually disappeared and trembling hopes of his recovery were entertained.  but it was not to be so!   He lingered along, suspended as it were between life and death, until the ninth day, and then expired.

Doct. Wilson was graduated at Dartmouth College in the year 1811 and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the last Commencement in that university.  When he began his studies, he had principally in view the Gospel Ministry, but this on account of feeble health, he afterwards relinquished.  While at college, which he did not leave till he had completed his professional studies, his course was marked with seriousness, diligence and improvement, securing to him the affection and esteem of all the virtuous and inspiring the most sanguine hopes of his future usefulness and eminence in the healing art.  These hopes have not been altogether disappointed.  His course as a practitioner, though short, was bright with the most skillful and successful operations.  Persons now living, a few days ago, blind - lame, and in the acutest distress, can bear joyful testimony to the great good, which under God, he was the honored instrument of conferring upon them.  Possessing an unusual share of tenderness, he would not witness suffering in any shape, without doing his utmost by night and by day to remove or to alleviate it, and being under the influence of piety, he was ever careful, while communicating relief to the bodies of men by his medicine, not to communicate poison to their souls by his example.  A trait this in his character which we have great reason to fear is almost totally wanting with many who are engaged in his profession.

As a member of society, he was a lover of order, as a neighbor he was benevolent, as a husband truly affectionate, and as a professed disciple of Christ, modest, meek and humble.  when he viewed death as near, he appeared calm and resigned, expressing a delight in the perfections and reliance upon the merits of a crucified Redeemer.

In his sudden departure, his numerous relations have lost a truly valuable connection, the medicinal profession a rising ornament, and the church on earth a friendly supporter.

"God moves in a mysterious way, / His wonders to perform, / He plants his footsteps in the sea, / And Rules upon the storm."

Let the circumstances which led to this melancholy event be a cruel warning to all, having the charge of poisonous medicine, to keep it only in marked vessels and never submit it to the disposal of others without informing them of its nature.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 17, 1849

Deaths

Mason Whiting (findagrave.com, memorial #69884551)

On Thursday Jan. 11th, Mason Whiting Esq. the oldest resident of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

He was born May 6, 1774, at Great Barrington, Mass., the son of Doct. William Whiting.  He was for some time a pupil of Dr. Dwight, afterwards the President of Yale College.  He studied law at Stockbridge, Mass. in the office of Barnabas Bidwell, Esq. and practiced law a few years in Lanesborough and Great Barrington.  He was married April 26, 1800, to Miss Mary Edwards, daughter of Timothy Edwards and granddaughter of President Edwards.  He came to Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 1801.  In 1815 he represented this county in the State Legislature and was for several years the District Attorney for this county.  He had relinquished the practice of law during the last twelve years of his life.  His temperament was singularly equable and cheerful; his temper bland and conciliating universal good will; his disposition benevolent, open and genial; his manners distinguished by a graceful, native dignity and courtesy.  His intelligence and affableness made him welcome in society.  In his home he endeared the nearest relationships of life by his delicacy of feeling his tenderness of affection and his happy sprightliness.  He was beloved by the poor for his kindness and charity. Children were won by his benevolent condescension.  His character in business was upright and unimpeachable.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  In this place, during his later years, surrounded by a large family of children and grandchildren, ministered to by the cherished companion of his life, in a gradual decline of a few months, he deceased, expressing an humble confidence in the merits and saving grace of Jesus Christ the Redeemer. 

The deceased was one of the early settlers of Binghamton and has been a resident for nearly 50 years.  His position has been prominent and responsible and in all his life he has evinced those excellent qualities of character which have endeared him to all and caused the event of his death to be regarded with most poignant sorrow by a large circle of relatives and by his numerous friends.  He has "finished his course" at the advanced age of 76 years.  

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 24, 1849

Marriages

At Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 20th by the Rev. Mr. Humphrey.  Mr. Edward B. Edwards of Port Jarvis [Orange C. NY] to Miss Anna M. Bovee of New York.

At Union [Broome Co. NY] Sunday Jan. 14th in the Presbyterian church by the Rev. M.M. Wakeman, Mr. Thomas Twining merchant to Miss Lucy Balch all of Union.

Death

Mr. David Lanterman of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NYT] died on Sunday morning last, after an illness of a few days only, at the age of 57 years.  Mr. Lanterman was the recently appointed mail agent from Binghamton to New York, but owing to his feebleness has been able to attend to his duties but a portion of the time.  His funeral will be attended at the Congregational church at 10 o'clock A.M. on Wednesday.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 31, 1849

Marriage

At Barker [Broome Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. M. Lewis, Mr. Samuel Stow Jr. merchant of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Parsons of Barker.

Deaths

On Thursday the 25th inst. Mary [Rogers] daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah Rogers, aged 23 years.

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  Col. Wm. Rose a veteran of the Revolution, died at the residence of his son, Wm. Rose, Jr. in this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], Jan. 23d.  Col. Rose was a citizen of Connecticut at the time of the Revolution and served in the army with the troops from that state.  He came to this town in 1787, was the second settler, having been preceded the year previous by Capt. Leonard.

Vital Records, Chenango (1878) & Broome (1849) Counties, NY

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 10, 1849

Marriages

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 3d of Dec. by the Rev. Mr. Hazard Conklin.  Mr. Blake Garnsey to Miss Selvina Snedaker both of Windsor.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 17th by the Rev. Joseph Youngs, Mr. Elijah Phillips to Miss Rebecka Van Valkenburg all of Windsor. 

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. Z. Paddock, Mr. Samuel Van Vaulkenburgh to Miss Patty  Maria Lockwood all of Binghamton.

Deaths

At Centre Lisle [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 8, Dr. G.A. Barnes aged 31.  Doct. Barnes was a young man of great promise and in his death the church of which he was a devoted member and the community in which he lived has sustained an irreparable loss.

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At his residence in Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Elijah Smith, Esq. in the 80th year of his age.  

Mr. Smith was one of the first settlers in this part of the country.  He was born in Dutchess County in this State [NY] and on removing to this county, then comparatively a wilderness, settled on the Susquehanna River at the place of his late residence, fifty-seven years ago, where he has since resided.  For a number of years, he filled the offices of supervisor and magistrate in his town.  During the last twenty years, however, he has been unable to attend to any public business and, for the last three years, has been wholly confined to his house.

Of Mr. Smith's character much might be said in the way of commendation.  He sustained the relations of husband, parent, citizen, and civil officer, in a manner the most amiable and exemplary, and after having lived to the advanced age of nearly four-score years, died esteemed and lamented by a wide circle of relatives and acquaintance.  The high estimation in which he was held was clearly and strongly evinced by the multitudes of his townsmen who attended his funeral at the Presbyterian church in Windsor on Sabbath last.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 28, 1878

Marriages

KREBS - BISSELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. John Krebs and Miss Ada Bissell both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DAVIDSON - FULLER:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Port Crane [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. James A. Davidson and Miss Sarah J. Fuller.

HOPKINS - PARKER:  At the home of the bride's parents, Port Crane [Port Crane, NY], Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. Edward Hopkins and Delphine Parker.

Deaths

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  John Hagaman who was lying very low at our last writing, died Thursday morning at 7 o'clock, aged 38 years.  Consumption had marked him for its own years before, but during the past summer and fall he had been unusually well for him, to about six weeks ago, when he was taken down with diphtheria.  He recovered in a few days but was again stricken low with hemorrhage of the lungs.   Other hemorrhages soon followed within a few days of each other, the last one occurring Monday morning.  It seemed that death would cut him off at any moment, but he lingered along suffering untold pain, until Thursday morning, when he passed away without a struggle, and with that peace upon his countenance, which is with those who "die in the lord."  Mr. H. has been a partner with his father in the mercantile trade for years and by his fair dealings and kindness unto all men, he had won around him a large circle of firmly attached friends.  He leaves a wife and two children who have the tender sympathies of the entire community in this loss of a kind husband and indulgent father, and this sad bereavement which is visited upon them.

"Thy crown is won, thy quickened eyes / See but the glory and the prize; / No grief can waste, no cares molest, / No mortal pang assail thy rest."

The obsequies will take place at the Congregational Church Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, sermon by Rev Samuel Johnson of Sidney Plains.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 26 , 1878

Marriages

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 11th, by Rev Samuel Miller, Mr. Emery V. Eaton to Miss Matie C. Soule, both of Pitcher.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Dec. 8th, by Rev. D. Reese, Mr. Eugene Griswold of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amelia Allen of Taylor [Cortland Co. NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 15th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. James H. Van Valkenburgh of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary G. Teft of Norwich.

Deaths

In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 14th, Miss Libbie E Weller daughter of the late William Weller of Norwich, aged 23 years, 11 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 14th, Sarah [Curley] daughter of Patrick and Bridget Curley, aged 9 years.

Merton Green, a prominent citizen of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], was found dead in the woods near that village, at 10 o'clock, Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th.  He had been chopping during the day and a tree fell upon him, producing death.  Chronicle

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 28, 1878

Marriage

CHRISTIAN - BOSWORTH:  At the residence of the bride's father in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25, 1878, by Rev. EW. White, Mr. Ernest Christian and Miss Helen Bosworth all of Plymouth.

Death

ACKLEY:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] December 26, 1878, Lewis Ackley, aged 77 years, 8 months and 20 days.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 2, 1879

Marriages

COMPTON - CARL:  At the residence of Jacob Hillsinger in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY[ Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Thos. H. Compton of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Miss Hattie L. Carl of Butternuts.

GARRISON - SHERWOOD:  At the Guilford House [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday by the Rev. W.L.D. Wilson, Mr. Ellis Garrison of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Sherwood of Guilford.

TYLER - DISBROW:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Bainbridge, Dec. 26, 1878, by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Menzo Tyler and Mrs. Marion Disbrow all of Westford, Otsego Co. N.Y.

SWEET - BARBER:  In Harpersville [Broome Co. N Y] Nov. 3d by Rev. A.W. Cornell, William H. Sweet of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Thankful Barber of Harpersville.

Fifty years ago last Saturday, Mr. Runion Parsons now living in the village of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] was married by Judge Bigelow, late of Bainbridge, to Mahala Hoffman.  The bride's father at that time lived at East Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] near the forks of the river.  We called upon the aged couple on the day of their Fiftieth anniversary, found them in usual good health and learned a few facts concerning their life. At the present time there is but one person living who attended their wedding - her brother, Chauncey's, widow, now living in Illinois.  Her brothers, Chauncey and Joel, were well known military characters in the war of 1812, and after their return from the army, Chauncey established a fencing school and made considerable money by the "art."  Mr. Parsons well remembers when the town of Guilford was set off from Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and how they drew a line and those who wanted it at such a place would step on one side and those opposed on the other.  He gave a full description of the pulling and jerking of the opposite parties and how several coats were literally torn to pieces in the fracas. They did not give a grand reception of their marriage anniversary as is customary now-a-days, but enjoyed themselves at home and attending Quarterly Meeting which was then being held in the M.E. Church in that village.  May the good old souls live another half a century and have peace and plenty.

Deaths

PHILLIPS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 23(?) of typhoid pneumonia, Georgianna [Phillips] wife of James H. Phillips and eldest daughter of S.A. and Emily Tremain Martin, aged 34 years.

MARTIN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 27 of typhoid pneumonia, Emily Tremaine [Martin] wife of S.A. Martin aged 64 years.

Mrs. Augusta Martin of Coventry, died last week from the effect of typhoid pneumonia.  Her funeral took place on Sunday. A daughter, the wife of Mr. J.H. Phillips having passed away but a few days previous to her mother's death, with the same disease.

BENNETT: The remains of Nattie Bennett of Wellsborro, Pa. were brought to this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] for interment Tuesday.  He was a former resident of this village.

ST. JOHN:  Mr. Heman St. John one of the oldest inhabitants of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] and a pensioner of the War of 1812, died on Tuesday night of this week.  In these sporting days it may not be amiss to mention that in his younger days Mr. St. John has a number of times walked from Catskill to his home in a day, a distance of 100 miles.

News Items

A remarkable man:  Mr. John Viney formerly of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], but now a resident of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY] and well known through this section of the country as a cigar manufacturer, is 67 years old, and has never known a sick day or even lost a meal of victuals from want of appetite and never has had the headache.  He is English born and came to this country 57 years ago.  With his smiling features and ruddy complexion one would not judge him to be over 35 or 40 years of age.

Under its proper head will be seen the birth of a bouncing baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth.  Grandfather Prince is at last happy in this addition of a grandson, for in his declining years it will be a boy that he can dangle on his knee.  Elliot is no doubt as happy as we were when we were first told that our last heir was a boy, there is generally a good degree of conceit about a father at that time. The boy has our congratulations.  [The child born was Edward Danforth, who became a Bainbridge physician and local historian.]

The Sherburne, Chenango County, NY Tragedy (1879)

Following is a follow-up to the story of the murder of James Morris Hatch, the alleged murderer being Felix McCann.  A News story detailing facts of the murder was posted to this blog February 9, 2025. Source:  Bainbridge Republican, December 5, 1878. 

The Sherburne Tragedy - A Visit to McDann, What He Says

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 2, 1879

On Saturday last we made a brief visit to the county jail [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] with the object of having a little talk with McCann, the accused murderer of Hatch.  We found the prisoner in the common room of the jail in company with two or three others accused of minor offences, and to all appearance he was composed and unconcerned.  He seemed to be pleased at our visit and anxious to talk about the difficulties between himself and the Hatch family previous to the murder.  Of the murder he claims to know nothing, asserting with a positive air that he did not hear the report of the gun on the fatal evening, and that he knows nothing about the shooting.  Of Mrs. Hatch he spoke in very harsh terms, and claims that when he was a widower, a few years ago, he was beguiled by her into improper intimacies.  He further says that at that time Mrs. Hatch importuned him to marry her and offered to shoot Hatch provided he would do so.  He tells a shocking story of immorality in the Hatch family.  Some years ago, he says, the Hatches lived in Madison county [NY] and while Mrs. Hatch was absent from home visiting her father's family, Hatch was guilty of incest with his own sister.  For this, McCann says, Mrs. Hatch procured a divorce and although she subsequently lived with him, they were never remarried.

McCann claims that on the evening of the murder he returned from Sherburne, and after a little while went out to feed his hogs, while the little girl went to the barn to milk the cows.  The barn was some distance from the house, but the hog pen was only a few steps from the door. After feeding the hogs and as soon as the little girl returned from milking, he went to the barn with the girl to tie up the cows.  He says that upon his return from Sherburne he took off his coat and did not again put it on.  After tying the cows, did not go out again until after the shooting.  To our suggestion that the little girl had sworn on the inquest that he did wear a coat, he replied that the girl was mistaken.

The gun he had in the house he said he procured on Saturday before the murder, with a view of trying it and purchasing it if it suited him.  He fired it at a post, on Monday.  It had been loaded a long time and was rusty and dirty.  He had owned several other guns but had been without one for a year or two before getting this one.  He lays great stress on the point that the Hatches were constantly strewing corn in the road to entice his chickens on to their premises.  At noon on the day of the murder, he says that he was sitting at the table eating his dinner, when Mrs. Hatch came down the road in front of his door and began to use very abusive language.  Finally, she called to Hatch to bring a revolver to her, she continuing in front of McCann's door.  Hatch brought her the revolver, and Mrs. McCann heard her say that she would send a charge through the Irishman - meaning McCann.  She finally departed for Sherborne.

While stoutly denying all knowledge of the murder, he as stoutly expresses the opinion that it was committed by Mrs. Hatch.  He complains bitterly that on the morning he was brought to Norwich, while in Deputy Sheriff Bryant's kitchen, in Sherburne, an attempt was made to manufacture testimony against him. A son of Mr. Bryant's, he says, snapped a cap on the pistol in the room, and the exploded cap fell to the floor.  Subsequently, while he was changing his clothes, the cap was picked up by someone and kept as evidence against him, it being alleged that it had fallen from his clothes.  He converses clearly and earnestly about matters happening before and after the crime, but had but little to say about the shooting, except to assert his innocence.  We did not press him with questions and promised that we would give, without exaggeration, a correct report of what he had to say.

His trial will probably come on at the January term of the Oyer and Terminer, and then we trust that all the facts in the case may be brought out, and justice be meted out to the guilty.

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In April 1879, Felix McCann was found guilty of murder in the first degree of James Hatch and sentenced to be executed by hanging (Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 3, 1879).  The sentence would be carried out June 6, 1879.  (Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1879).  Details of the trial and execution are provided in the referenced news articles.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 2, 1879

Marriages

KERBS - BISSELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 23d, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. John  Kerbs to Miss Ada Bissell both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

CHRISTIAN - BOSWORTH:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. E.W. White of Waterville, Mr. Truman N. Christian to Miss Helen A. Bosworth all of Plymouth.

FLETCHER - BURDICK:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 24th, 1878, by Rev. H. G. Harned, Mr. Oscar W. Fletcher to Miss Ella M. Burdick both of Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y.

BARNES - COOK:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. H.W. Williams, Mr. Fred S. Barnes of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella H. Cook of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

DAVIS - COATS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. H.B. Williams, Mr. George W. Davis of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elida M. Coats of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

MATTERSON - REDFIELD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Frank G. Matterson of Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia M. Redfield of Bainbridge.

HOLMES - WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 18th by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. Elijah Holmes to Mrs. Frances Wheeler.

FRENCH - CHAMPLIN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. George French of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Inez Champlin of Sherburne.

GARRISON - SHERWOOD:  At the Guilford House [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. W.D.L. Wilson, Mr. Ellis Garrison of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Sherwood of Guilford.

THOMPSON - MOULTON:  At the residence of Mrs. Moulton in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, R.A. Thompson, Jr., M.D. of Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Rosa B. Moulton of Mt. Upton, N.Y.

COMPTON - CARL:  At the residence of Jacob Hillsinger in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Thomas H. Compton of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Katie L. Carl of Butternuts, N.Y.

MISNER - SERGENT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 23d by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Seth L. Misner to Miss Emma Sergent both of Taylor, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]

New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bassett of New Berlin Centre, celebrated their golden wedding on the 21st ult.  About fifty guests were present, and the couple received many valuable presents.  Fifty years ago, Hiram Basset married Lusetta Crandall at the home of the bride's father, on the same ground and in the same house where they now reside. The parents of this couple were all living at that time and within a stone's throw of each other, and for many years they were close friends, loved and respected by all.  Mr. Crandall is still living, at the advance age of ninety-six.

Deaths

ACKLEY:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 26th, Mr. Lewis Ackley aged 77 years.

CURTISS:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 19th, of diphtheria, George D. [Curtiss] only child of Stephen Curtiss, aged 6 years, 2 months and 21 days.

PHILLIPS:  In Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Dec. 24th, 1878, of typhoid pneumonia, Georgiana [Phillips] wife of James H. Phillips, eldest daughter of S.A. Martin.

MARTIN:  In Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Dec. 24th, 1878, of typhoid pneumonia, Emily Tremaine [Martin] wife of S.A. Martin.

SLOAN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 20th, Mrs. Ellen Sloan aged 96 years.

NEARING:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 18th, at the residence of D.S. Bristol, Mrs. Abigail Nearing wife of the late Joseph Nearing and mother of Mrs. D.S. Bristol, aged 81 years.

DAVIS:  At La Grange, Stanislaus, Co., California, Angelica Davis aged 6 years, 6 months 18 days, youngest daughter of George King Davis, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]

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VAN WAGENEN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 21st, 1878, the day following her 84th birthday, Sarah R. [Van Wagenen] eldest surviving daughter of the late Gerrit H. Van Wagenen.

Miss Sarah B. Van Wagenen died at her residence in this village [Oxford], on Saturday noon, after a long and painful illness. She was eighty-four-years of age the day before her death.  A little over two years ago she fell and fractured her hip, and since that time has been confined to her room, and although suffering a good deal of pain she bore it with remarkable fortitude and made no complaint.  The deceased, in connection with her sisters, one of whom survives her, was well known for her many acts of charity and benevolence.

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LEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 30th, 1878, Mr. William H. Lee aged 58 years.  Funeral services at his late residence on Canal Street, Thursday at 10 o'clock A.M.

Another of our most respected citizens has gone from our midst.  William H. Lee died at his residence early on Monday morning last.  For several months past his health has been failing and he was compelled to give up work almost entirely. During the summer he spent several weeks at the seaside and in the Eastern States, hoping to be benefited by the change of climate, in which hope he was disappointed, and it was evident to his friends upon his return that his days here would be few.

Mr. Lee was born in New London County, Conn. in 1820, and was the oldest of twelve children, five of whom survive him - two sisters and two brothers residing in Connecticut and one brother in Morris, Otsego County [NY].  He came to Norwich in 1844 and worked at carriage ironing for the late C.B. Brown for more than twenty years, also for W.K. Loomis and later for E. Eastman. As a skilled workman he had no superior in this vicinity, and during his life he has been a very industrious, hardworking man, giving himself but little rest from his laborious occupation.

As a citizen, Mr. Lee will be missed from among us.  Although quiet and unobtrusive in his manner, he was genial in his intercourse with neighbors and friends and pleasant with all.  In the home circle his loss will be deeply felt, his attachment to home was strong and lasting, and his family are called to mourn a loving husband and father, whose life has been devoted to promoting their comfort and welfare.  A consistent member of the Baptist Church, his seat in the sanctuary was seldom vacant when in health, and he practiced what he professed.  He was an honest man in the broadest sense of the term and has left no enemies behind him.

Deceased leaves surviving him, his widow and two married daughters, who have the sympathies of the community in their bereavement.

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HUBBARD:  At the residence of her son, Hon. J.F. Hubbard in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 28th, 1878, Mrs. Almira Hubbard, widow of the late John F. Hubbard, aged 78 years.

Mrs. Hubbard was the daughter of Gen. Thompson Mead, one of the early settlers of Chenango, who was Sheriff of the County from 1821 to 1823, and always prominent in the business and politics of his time. She was born in the year 1800, in the town of Norwich, where she passed the entire round of her life.  In 1819 she was married to John F. Hubbard, then a young man publishing the Norwich Journal with whom she lived in wedded happiness until his death in 1876, a period of fifty-seven years.  She was the mother of five children, four of whom grew to maturity, but only one of whom now survives to mourn her loss.  Her brothers and sisters, too, of whom there was a large family, all preceded her in death.  In 1818 she united with the Baptist Church of this village, and at the date of her decease held the oldest membership save one in that church.  In all the relations of life, in the family, the Church, the community, she was a gentle, loving, devoted woman, discharging all the duties of her station with alacrity and cheerfulness.  Having lived a Christian life, she died a Christian's death, losing her hold on mortality only to enter the heaven which opened to her view, where loved ones gone before visibly beckoned her approach to the mansions of the Blest.

Among those from abroad who attended Mrs. Hubbard's funeral were Rev. Dr. Jeffrey, of Brooklyn, her son-in-law; Prof. and Mrs. Hoose of Cortland, the latter being her granddaughter; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mead, of Oneida and others.

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James Collins, a brakeman employed on a local freight train on the Utica Division of the D.L.&W. Railroad, met with a shocking and fatal accident about a mile north of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on Thursday morning of last week.  He was engaged in coupling on coal cars, when his foot caught in the guard rail, and he was thrown down and pushed by the wheels.  A jagged piece of rail struck against his groin, tearing a shocking wound, and cutting his head badly.  He died on Friday morning.

Deceased was a brother of conductor M.F. Collins, of the through freight on the D.L.&W. and was much respected.  His age was twenty-three years, and he was unmarried.  The remains were taken to Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Friday, accompanied by his brother, mother and sister, who were with him when he died.

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On Saturday, the 14th ult, two boys of Lakeport in the town of Sullivan, Madison County [NY], Elmer Eaton aged seventeen, and Douglas Hoppin aged twelve, went with others to the cider mill of Lot Ward and drank freely of cider, after which they started off on a hunting tour.  Nothing more was seen of those boys until they were found dead on the banks of Douglass' ditch on Tuesday, having died on Sunday, it is supposed, from the effects of the cider and exposure.

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Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  The light fall of snow on the smooth frozen ground gave us fine sleighing for Christmas, which was busily improved. The morning dawned on Scenes of joy and sorrow strangely mingled.  A gay and festive throng were gathered in one of the homes of Mt. Upton to celebrate the marriage ceremony of one of the fairest of the village belles.  In the house adjoining, the death angel seemed hovering over one who a little more than a year ago was a happy bride.  The "Rose" of the village [Rosa B. Moulton] was born away by a worthy young Aesculapian named Thompson, of Masonville, [R.A. Thompson, Jr. M.D.] now a student in one of the New York Medical Colleges. The best wishes of many friends go with the happy pair. and prayers are offered for the young wife, Mrs. John Secor, formerly Miss Maria Peet, who is lying in the "valley of the shadow."  A few days ago, just across the street, a young life went out, quenched by the same dread disease - diptheria.  Estella Sherman, one of the young converts brought to Christ under the labors of Rev. Mr. Haynes, of Norwich, met the last enemy fearlessly.  "It is better for me to go," she said, and slept in Jesus.

But the saddest of the Christmas surprises, was the news which flew like wildfire through the village and country round, that one of the first families had been visited by an affliction worse than death.  A lovely and beloved daughter of A. Ainsworth eloped on Christmas Eve, with a man named Grannis. The family are highly respected and have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.

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Mount Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Our town has been startled with a variety of news for the past week, and it is impossible to withhold and say there is nothing of importance to notice.  It makes our hearts feel sad when we attempt to chronicle events like the following: The death and burial of Miss Stella Sherman,a young lady living with Mr. Ur Hayes, a victim of diphtheria, after an illness of one week, is sorrowful indeed.  Also, of the same disease after an illness of a few days, the wife of John Secor, recently married, and living on the farm of Mr. Ur Hayes. She was healthy, strong and vigorous and all the prospects fair in anticipation of a long life.  A large and well attended funeral from the methodist Church on Friday last at 12 o'clock, noon; a very impressive sermon by the Rev. T.P. Halstead.

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Oxford, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. Henry L. Miller has recently erected a fine Westerly granite Sarcophagus in his family lot at the cemetery, which is very unique and unlike anything heretofore placed in this cemetery.  The monument is in form a parallelogram, with base finely moulded on which appears the family name in large, raised letters polished.  Above rests the die, which is paneled, with inscriptions in raised letters and also highly polished. The cap over all is heavily moulded, and taken altogether is a neat and substantial memorial and does credit to the taste and skill of the contractor, Mr. H.M. Ashcraft, of Norwich.  Times, 25th.