Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1846 & 1879)

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 7, 1846 

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Marvey, Mr. Robert Heming to Miss Minerva Walton, all of this place

Death

In the city of New York on the 1st ult., Mr. John Story son of the late William Story of this place, aged 32 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 21, 1846

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. H.S. Wilkins, Mr. Daniel Bates of New York City, to Miss Mary Jane [Story] daughter of Mr. Robert Story, of this town.  The Printer received a good share of the "Fixins."

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. Mr. Bellinger, Mr. James H. France to Miss Charity Van Valkenburgh.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. George C. [Graves] son of Mr. Calvin Graves, aged 21 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] (of consumption) on the 18th inst. Miss Elizabeth [Clifford] daughter of Mr. Wm. Clifford in the 19th year of her age.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st of Oct. Sarah Austin [Luscomb] widow of Robert Luscomb aged 92 years three months and two days.  She was a Revolutionary pensioner and has lived in this town about forty years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 28, 1846

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by Rev. J.H. Richards, Mr. Philo Snyder of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] t Miss Sylvina Vandoosen of the former place.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the same, Mr. Charles Eldred to Miss Polly Low, both of this town.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 10, 1879

Marriages

At the pastor's residence in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 24th, by Rev. B. Bundy, Ira W. Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Eliza A. Kilmer of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. A. Guy, Emory Guyle and Miss Mary Hopkins both of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of George Shepherd, Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 30th by Rev. B. Bundy, Aaron Shepherd and Miss Kate Kniskern both of Otego.

At Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], January 1st, by Rev. Edwin Denison, Marvin Miller of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Francelia Terry of the same place.

At Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], January 1st by Rev. Edwin Denison, John M. Rose of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] and Flora A. Reese of the same place.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 7th at the bride's residence by Rev. Y.C. Smith, D.D. Charles Smith and Charlotte T. Bissell daughter of William Bissell.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev. W. Scott, Ernest A. Miller of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary I. Carr of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

Smith - Bissell:  On the beautiful evening of January 7th, the most fashionable wedding for some years held in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] occurred at the residence of William Bissell on Main Street, this occasion being the marriage of Miss Lottie Bissel and Charles Smith.  During the day and at an early hour in the evening, acceptances, regrets and presents were often sent in, and the bride's home was the scene of considerable commotion.  Among many other elegant presents, Mr. Smith gave his son and daughter $100 in gold. which was deposited in the Wilber National Bank to the credit of the bride.  The house was brilliantly illuminated and presented a pleasant appearance.  At 8:30 o'clock the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Y.C. Smith, D.D. of the M.E. church.  The groom was dressed in a stylish dress suit of black and the bride was attired in a lovely silk of delicate -?-.  There was a profusion of orange blossoms tastefully arranged in her hair.  A delicious line of refreshments were served, the bridal cake coming from Mayer's. The evening was spent in a decidedly social manner.  There was no more reserve than courtesy and due dignity demanded and Mr. and Mrs. Bissell were unceasing in their attentions. The happy couple received  many hearty congratulations and a general expression of good and kindly wishes attended them.  For the present, we believe Mr. and Mr. Smith will board at Mr. Bissell's. 

Deaths

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] December 31st, Dinah D. [Blanchard] wife of Joseph Blanchard, aged 83 years.

Judge Balcom of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died Monday night.  He was born in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], served in the Assembly in 1847, and in 1859 was elected a Judge of the Supreme Court.  He was re-elected three times.  Death came as a relief to Judge Balcom, yet there are manyh in the county who will regret his decease.  He was buried at Oxford.

Franklin, Delaware Co. NY:  James Hardy, one of the oldest residents of this town, died last Thursday.  His remains were taken to Croton [Delaware Co. NY] for interment.