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

 Union News, Union, NY, July 9, 1857

Marriages

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

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

Death

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

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

Union News, Union, NY July 16, 1857

Marriages

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

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

Union News, Union, NY July 30, 1857

Marriages

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

Death 

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

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

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

Morris Chronical, Morris, NY, June 1, 1870

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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