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.

Vital Records, Delaware (1831) & Otsego (1879) counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 2, 1831

Marriages

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 26th ult by Elder Holister, Mr. Henry D. Wickham to Miss Phoebe Bartram.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the same, Mr. Stephen W. Butler of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Nesbitt of the former place.

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Monday the 24th ult. Mr. Horatio G. Johnson father of the Editor of this paper, in the 53d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 9, 1831

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev.  Mr. Lounsbury, Mr. Jonas Hobbs aged 67 to Miss Olive Williams aged 18.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 16, 1831

Marriage

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. by John Dickson, Jr. Esq. Mr. John Vann to Mrs. Ellen Drummond both of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 23, 1831

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Chapman, Mr. Matthew Price of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emilla Burtch of the former place.

Deaths

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st inst. after a short illness, Francis Adela [Foote][ daughter of Mr. Jabez B. Foote in the 5th year of her age.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] Esther Almira Hutchins formerly of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], aged 25.

In Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Mary Cowley relict of St. Ledger Cowley, aged 90 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 31, 1879

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Floyd C. McIntyre of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lillie R. Wait of Morris.

At Croton, Jan. 17, by Rev. James L. Davis, James H. Brown of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Emeretie Johnson of West Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. R.C. Montieth, J. Harper Douglas of North Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss L. Anna Smith of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] at the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 23d, by Rev. George Browne, assisted by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Marshall E. Combs of Hamden to Miss Lizzie A. Browne, oldest daughter of the officiating clergyman.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. N. Woolsey Wells assisted by Rev. Chas. K. Mellarg, Willard A. Cockett and Ollie [Wood] daughter of the late Jerome B. Wood.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. Wm. M. Hiller, David Williams of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie M. Brownell of South Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ford celebrated the 40th anniversary of their marriage, some seventy-five relatives and friends being present.  Mr. Ford married Miss Nancy, daughter of William Fairchild.  Rev. John Smith, now of Otego performed the marriage ceremony.

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Erastus Green, Jan. 27, Lillie Esther [Culver], only daughter of Sarah E. and Adelbert R. Culver of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]. Aged 9 months and 27 days.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 19th, Mrs. Louisa Hagerty aged 55 years.

At New Berlin [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 19th, Mrs. Betsey Jeffords aged 87 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29th, Miss Sallie U. Hawley aged 57 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 26th, Nathaniel Moore aged 62 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25, Mrs. Clarissa Harris wife of Salmon Harris, aged 58 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 23d of diphtheria, Anna [Naylor] daughter of George and Caroline Naylor, aged 3 years and 3 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1821 & 1838)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, July 4, 1821

Marriages

At New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spencer Stafford Jun. of the house of Spencer Stafford & Co. merchants of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Eames eldest daughter of Mr. John Eames and Granddaughter of the Hon. Jedediah Sanger of the former place.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 18th ult by the Rev. Mr. Milley, Mr. Abraham Williams of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Olive Burnum of the former place.

On the 25th ult. at Deerfield [Oneida Co. NY], Mr. Hiram Merrell merchant of Sacket's Harbor [Jefferson Co. NY] to Miss Maria Brayton of Deerfield.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, July 18, 1821

Death

At Chenango Point [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th inst., the Rev. John Camp after a long and distressing illness.

News Item

Breach of Promise of Marriage

At the Circuit court, holden at Delhi, Delaware County [NY] which commenced on the 6th inst. before his honor Judge Van Ness, was tried the cause of Jerusha Foot against Harry Newell for a breach of promise of marriage.  Mr. Williams of Hudson tried the cause on the part of the plaintiff. The offence was of an aggravated nature and afforded a fine field for the display of the distinguished talents and eloquence of Mr. Williams, who, it is said, "awakened every tender feeling" and "touched the hearts of a crowded auditory."  The Jury, in a few minutes after they retired, brought in a verdict of three thousand dollars.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 1, 1821

Elopement

Whereas my wife Elizabeth Hoskins] has absented herself from my bed and board without the least provocation from me, I therefore forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Elemuel Hoskins Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 30th, 1821.

Deaths

At Lisle, Broome County, N.Y. on the 15th inst. Mr. Oliver Wheaton in the 69th year of his age.

The Rev. Thomas Scott Rector of Aston, Sanford, Bucks, and Chaplain to the Lock Hospital, died on the 16th of May in the 75th year of his age.  He was extensively known both in Europe and America by his literary works, the most considerable of which was his Commentary on the Scriptures.  His latter days were chiefly employed in revising this valuable work.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 8, 1821

Deaths

At Paris [Oneida Co. NY], on the 20th ult Mr. Jesse Thompson aged 50 years.

In Steuben, Oneida County [NY] on the 23d ult. Mrs. Catherine Adams wife of Aaron Adams, Esq of that town, aged 20 years.  In full faith of the Christian religion and hope of a glorious immortality.  Her death was occasioned by taking a quantity of dissolved potash on the 12th of May last by mistake. She supposing it to be glauber salts, they both being kept liquid in bottles in the same closet.  She had early medical aid, but it proved unavailing.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 15, 1821

Deaths

On the 4th day of August inst. at his residence in Western [Oneida Co. NY], Gen. William Floyd in the eighty-ninth year of his age. Thus, another patriot of the Revolution is gone!  He was one of the remaining four, to wit, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carrol and William Floyd who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 22, 1821

Elopement

Whereas my wife Experience [Jenks] has eloped from my bed and board without any just provocation, these are therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Harry Jenks Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 16th, 1821.

News Item

One Cent Reward

Ran away from the subscriber, an indented apprentice boy, named Seth Sharp about 18 years old.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy under the penalty of the law and I will pay no debts of his contracting.  Jesse Keech. Preston [Chenango Co. NY] August 17th, 1821

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 29, 1821

Marriages

At Willingford, Conn. Mr. Joseph Doolittle to Miss Mary Bronson; Mr. Samuel Moss to Miss Betsey Doolittle; Mr. Roswell Doolittle to Miss Polly Moss; Mr. Lemuel Doolittle to Miss Duedama Maltom.  These Doolittles have done a good deal.  Hartford paper.

Death

It is with feelings of regret that we announce to the public, the death of the Hon. Jedediah Peck.  He expired at his residence in this town [Burlington, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday the 15th instant, in the 74th year of his age, of a paralysis.  Judge Peck had long been a resident of this county and has occupied a large space in society.  He for many years discharged the duties of various civil officers and particularly that of representative in both branches of the legislature with honor to himself and his country and his loss will be materially felt.  He was a patriot of the Revolution, and his political life has been marked with prudence and integrity.  His dealings have been just, and the indigent have ever found in him a friend and benefactor.  He was indeed made up of those qualities which constitute a valuable and respectable citizen.   His sun has set in a serene sky.  He died in a good old age and rests in the bosom of his God.  Burlington, August 16, 1821.  Cooperstown, Watch-Tower.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 14, 1838

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 8th inst. by the Rev. Seth S. Rogers, Mr. Hiram L. Whiting to Sarah A. [Holt] daughter of N.P., Holt, all of Guilford.

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Elder Perkins, Mr. Mulford Rogers to Miss Abigail L. Bacon all of Hamilton.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Emily [Purdy] daughter of Alfred Purdy, aged 2 years and 2 months.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mrs. Olive Parker aged 80.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 9, 1838

Death

Died at the residence of his father, near Sawpitts, Westchester Co. [NY] on the evening of the twenty second ult. David W. Lyon of Greene in this county [Chenango Co. NY] in the 39th year of his age, leaving an amiable wife and family to mourn their sudden bereavement.  Mr. L. was visiting at his father's, enjoying his usual health until ten minutes before his death, when the rupture of a blood vessel caused his almost instant dissolution.  Of Mr. Lyon it can be said with propriety, he was beloved and respected by all who knew him intimately, for his strict morality, virtue and integrity.  He was emphatically "an honest man."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 16, 1838

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Joseph [Hart] son of S.P. Hart, aged 10 months and 5 days.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Elijah Chamberlain.  He left a wife and an infant child, and aged parents, who depended on him for support, to lament his loss.  The circumstances attending his death are as follows:  On the afternoon of the 22d, he went to chop a few scattering trees in his fallow.  In one or two hours he returned to the house and said he was very sick.  Medical aid was immediately called, and on a close examination it was concluded that he had received a blow on the head.  The ground being examined, it appeared that in falling one tree, it had brushed against another and threw back a limb which weighed upwards of twenty pounds.  On a postmortem examination, it was found that his skull was fractured which occasioned his death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 30, 1838

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Harriet B. Wait wife of John Wait, Esq., aged 21 years.

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

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 5, 1831

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday morning last, Mrs. Mary Leet wife of Mr. Charles Leet, in the 35th year of her age.  The sudden death of the subject of this notice has spread a gloom over our village not usual even to similar melancholy events.  Mrs. Leet was endeared to an interesting family and an extensive circle of acquaintance by the most amiable qualities of her sex, and her loss will be as sincerely regretted as it is generally felt.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 12, 1831

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev Daniel Waterbury, Stephen C. Johnson Esq. Attorney as Law of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Swift of the former place.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by James Spencer, Esq. Mr. John Wickham Jr. to Miss Chloe Birdsall.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Joseph Bennett to Miss Lydia Birdsall, all of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday morning last, Mr. Nelson M. Brant son of Mr. Roswell M. Brant of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] in the 22d year of his age.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mrs. Plain Barlow widow of Mr. Jonathan Barlow, in the 86th year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 19, 1831

Elopement

Whereas my wife Sally [Todd] left my bed and board on the 2d inst. without any just cause or provocation.  I hereby forbid all persons trusting or harboring her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Darling Todd, Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], January 13, 1838

Union News, Union, NY, August 6, 1857

Death

Mr. Abram W. Tilbury a young man not far from twenty years of age, died in this town [Union, Broome Co. NY] on Saturday the 1st instant, from a tumor on one of his limbs.  The particulars as we learn them, are as follows:

About two years ago, Mr. Tilbury had a tumor which appeared upon his right thigh.  This tumor first showed itself a little above the knee and was loose under the skin and might to all appearance have been removed with the greatest facility.  But it was neglected until is presumed a malignant character and has finally destroyed the young man.  It increased in size until at last it involved the whole limb and was of such enormous size that its circumference at the largest point was nearly three feet.

We regret to learn that the physicians were denied the privilege after his death of taking a plaster cast of it, or of even taking a daguerreotype picture.  We supposed that in these days of investigation, everybody was disposed to favor and facilitate the acquirement of any knowledge that might benefit the human race, but it seems that for some cause or another they were denied even that privilege by the relatives.

Union News, Union, NY, August 13, 1857

Deaths

In the city of New York, on the 7th instant, Mr. Samuel Bunting formerly of this town [Union, Broome Co. NY] aged 78 years.

Mr. Bunting was a native of New Jersey.  He removed to this town some fifty years ago, and shared with others in the toils, hardships and privations incident in a new country.  He was industrious in his habits, kind, courteous, charitable and benevolent to all.  He was the affectionate husband, the fond parent, the desirable neighbor, the enterprising citizen and the poor man's friend.  He was a man of unwavering integrity, and the last years of his life, a devout Christian.  These traits of character, won for him the respect and esteem of all who knew him.  He lived and died without an enemy.

After the death of his excellent wife, which occurred some two years since, being left alone, he arranged his temporal affairs and accepted the invitation proffered by his children to make his home with them in New York, where his life terminated in great peace.  That he might repose in death by the side of his companion in youth, his remains, accompanied by his children, arrived here on Saturday evening. The funeral was attended at the Congregational Church on Sabbath afternoon, by a large assembly of relatives and former acquaintance. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Bridgeman, of the M.E. Church of this village, "The righteous hath hope in his death."

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In this village [Union, Broome Co. NY], August 5th, 1857, Martha M. Pease, aged 21 years.

Hopes of life do wither like the flower; / Fane anticipations die within an hour; / Treasur'd joys are but a stirring pain; / Holiest ties by death are rent in twain; / Hopes and joys, all earthly things are vain.

A flower has indeed faded.  One of the loveliest that this world ever possessed has passed to that harbor form whence no traveler returns.  Yes, she has passed through that dark valley where the innumerable hosts surround the throne, where there is no more sickness nor death, and sorrow does not enter.

She is resting in that haven, / Where the good are there engraven; / There her raiments purely shine, / Saintly, as the God divine; / She is praising, forever praising.

Can it be that Martha is dead?  On yes, I saw her body deposited in the tomb, still as beautiful and lovely as when possessed of its immortality.  Now she is gone.  Her pretty sylph life form, her face radiant with smiles, eyes of the darkest blue and hair of the deepest, richest auburn, combed so plainly and smoothly and all that we loved to reverence.  Her companionship and her friendly solicitations have all gone.  She has now a home and a mother that she was deprived of here in this world, that mother that she loved to talk about, enjoys her company now.  She is not alone, no, not all alone.  I think I see her now in that happy place that she endeavored to describe to me while she was sick.  She beheld a delightful place surrounded with the angelic hosts and all the varieties of flowers, more beautiful than any she had ever beheld on earth.  She remarked, " I cannot describe its many beauties."  

Her pathway has been encompassed with disappointments and affiliations, but bravely has she encountered all obstacles.  By her perseverance and economy, she has encountered poverty and patiently endured all without complaint.  Trouble and adversity have crossed her way and she knows much of the miseries of poverty without an indulgent father or mother to ward off all accumulating cares or to administer a consoling word in all her troubles.  With all her trials, her heart was yet light and joyful, and appeared happy.  Each day brings its changes, its hopes, its fears, its misery and unhappiness.  One hour brightens the heart with joy, the next grief and disappointments overwhelm it.  Thus, it is ever through life.  It is but one vast act checked with scenes of hope, fear, love, grief and remorse.  

She was very patient all through her sickness and bore all pain without a murmur.  Her desires, which were but few, were gratified as far as possible.  There was one we could not gratify and that was her pleading to see her father.  Patiently did she wait.  She would exclaim, "He will come today," but when the last ray sank in the western sky, she would reply, "not today, not today."  Day after day did she anticipate he would come, but no father came.  

What a beautiful morning it was when she breathed her last, the sun was obscured behind a cloud and the gentle zephyr swept coolly by.  The birds did not carol their sweet music, and all were quiet around.  What a solemn scene to behold that youth and beauty died with no father or mother to bid her adieu or to speak a consoling work, only a few friends stood by her bedside.  She said affectionately and pleasantly to a youth and friend, "Leave me not until I die."  Then the low accents were heard, "My brother, O, my brother, can I not once more see my brother."  Then she prayed until her soul left the body.  "Have mercy father," is all that was heard.  Then she sank to sleep as calmly and sweetly as an infant on its mother's bosom.  May we all be admonished by this that all must die, and that we may make preparation for the great change, for the lord said, "For in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh."

A Martha once I had, whose lofty brow / Revealed a trace of sorrow's rigid plow, / But intellect divine of princeless worth, / Was there developed from her very birth, / And in the language of her sparkling eye, / My spirit caught the glow of sympathy.

Swiftly and sweetly did the moments glide, / When in life's pathway she was at my side; / Implicit trust I had in none beside. / She was my earthly counsel, yet she died. / Ah, deeply now I mourn my lonely fate / My soul is sad, my heart is desolate.

Her death was in a summer sunrise hour, / A victim of consumption's fatal power; / She faded with the days appearing light, / While o'er her face was faith's pure halo light, / Her trust and confidence was all in Him, / Whose love she felt in that calm morning dim.

Our fairest blossoms are the first to fade, / And all the beautiful which God hath made, / In this frail earth, but in our home above, / No chilling blight will mar our spirit's love, / Nor pain, nor death be there, nor sorrow's night, / God the unchangeable will be the light.

Union News, Union, NY, August 27, 1857

Death

We learn from the Binghamton papers that Mr. Daniel Miner was killed at the Willow Point Mill in Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday afternoon, the 20th instant by a lath bolt thrown by the circular saw.  He was engaged with Mr. John Anson, slitting up bolts for lath, when a bolt from the hands of Anson, who took a piece and put it on the saw for the purpose of trimming off the stub short, flew with great swiftness, the end striking Miner just below the breastbone.  He immediately sank down dead.  He was about 35 years old and leaves and wife and eight children.  A Mr. Decker was killed at the same mill a few weeks sine, in about the same manner.

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

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 1, 1837

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. George Eckerson to Miss Nancy Foland.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. John N. McFee to Miss Nancy Atwater.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult by Wm. T. Thompson, Esq. Mr. Reuben Clarke to  Miss Eve Keller.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 22, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday last by the Rev. Mr. Bowdish, Mr. Seth Parsons of Hartford, Ct. to Miss Orpha Clarke.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, Mar 1, 1837

Deaths

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1 4th ult. Miss Sally Winslow in the 56th year of her age.  She died as she had lived in the full assurance of a blessed immortality beyond this vale of tears. She experienced religion when young joined the Episcopal Methodist Church and remained an acceptable and worthy member until she died.

On Thursday, 23d ult. Miss Mary H. Bill at the residence of her brothers in-law, in Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] aged 14 years.  She was formerly from New London, Conn.  She bore her sickness with patience and fortitude.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mrs. Salome Bennett aged 77 years. The funeral will be attended at the house of Wm. H. Armstrong, Thursday 1 o'clock, P.M.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Willard Clark son of Mr. Willard Trull, Jr. aged 5 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 8, 1837

Marriage

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Dr. Miller, Doct. Edmund Almy to Miss Augusta M. [Todd] daughter of Lemuel Todd, Esq.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday the 6th inst. Mrs. Susannah Nelson wife of Mr. George Nelson, aged 55 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 15, 1837

Marriage

In Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Joseph Shipway to Miss Ann [Burton] daughter of Mr. Daniel Burton.

The cake and wine accompanying the above notice is pretty strong evidence that the printer was not forgotten.  That this happy couple may enjoy peace, happiness and prosperity through life is the sincere wish of the printer.  And may those who follow their example ever bear in mind that we never refuse a share of the spoils.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 22, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. William Davison to Miss Harriet Dans.

At Salisbury Centre [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Willis Avery Esq. Mr. Samuel H. Totten of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Perkins.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Walter Covey, Richard D. Givens to Miss Sally Maria Devol.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th inst. Mrs. Lydia Clark wife of Mr. Stephen Clark, aged 77 years.  And on the 21st inst. Mr. Stephen Clark aged 75 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 29, 1839

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] the 25th inst. Mr. Erastus Johnson in the 51st year of his age, after a long tedious illness of many years, which he endured with almost unexampled fortitude and resignation.  As he had lived from his youth the life, so he died the death of a Christian, rejoicing in the hope and assurance of beatitude forever. Surviving his only beloved son, and the partner of his bosom, whose loss he felt poignantly yet met with Christian firmness, the prayer of Balaam, "let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his," was accorded him. Sincerity, integrity and plain dealing marked his life, peace, and resignation crowned the end.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. William Nichols, Jun. aged 13 years.  By the death of this much respected young man, his friends and all who knew him were his friends, have experienced a severe bereavement and society has lost one who bid fair to be its brightest ornament.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] this morning, Mrs. Jane Funk wife of Mr. Jacob Funk, ae 45 years.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 29, 1872

Marriages

EASON - YULE:  In Scriba Corners, Oswego Co. [NY] on the evening of the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Samuel Eason of that place and Miss Lucy Yule formerly of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

HUBBARD - KELLOGG:  In St. Paul's Church, Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] by Rev. Dr. A.P. Smith, assisted by Rev. Wm. A. Ely, Rolland Hubbard of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and Francis Southworth [Kellogg] daughter of the late Geo. Wm. Kellogg of Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY].

QUACKENBUSH - JOHNSON:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 21, by Rev. S.S. Bidwell, George A. Quackenbush of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Rosa A. Johnson of Fenner.

BARBER - CRESSON:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 18, by Elder H.I. Newitt, Mr. Eugene F. Barber of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Mary M. Cresson of Georgetown.

PAGE - MUNGER:  In Clinton [Oneida Co. NY], Aug. 21 by Rev. M.G. Bullock, Mr. Phanett L. Page of Deansville and Miss Hattie E. Munger of Clinton.

Deaths

ADKINS:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 21, Julia [Adkins] wife of Thomas Adkins and formerly wife of Benjamin G. Nichols of New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], aged 71 years, 4 months and 7 days.

GRIFFIN:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 12, Robert N. Griffin aged 88 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Red Wing, Minn. Aug. 11, Read A. Williams formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 64 years.

JOHNSON:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 16, Francis Ann Johnson aged 25 years.

GARDINER:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 21, Minnie [Gardiner] wife of James Gardiner and daughter of Mrs. E.G. Ellis of Deerfield [Oneida Co. NY], aged 22 years.

RYAN:  Crow Hill, Oneida Co. NY:  Edward Ryan of this place, who has been under the employ of his brother-in-law, James Lowe of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY] for a few months' past, died very suddenly, Aug. 12th.  It is generally supposed that he was poisoned, although whether accidental or intentional is not yet known.  His stomach has been sent to Albany for the purpose of finding out the cause of so sudden a death.