Vital Records, Madison (1813) & Delaware (1830) Counties NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 10, 1813

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on Friday last, Mr. John Francis, aged 37 years.

On Tuesday last, Eliza [Burnell] daughter of Mr. Luther Burnell, aged 3 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 24, 1813

Marriage

On Sunday evening last, by Wm. Whipple, Esq. Mr. Silas Billings to Miss Laura Freeborn all of this town. [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Death

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on Monday last, Miss Vina Jackson, aged 22 years, eldest daughter of Major Asahel Jackson.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 8, 1813

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Joshua Leonard, Mr. Schuyler Van Rensselaer merchant, of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca McCarty of the former place.

News Items

Whereas I am bound by a writing obligatory, conditioned for the support and maintenance of Experience Sheldon, wife of Nathaniel Sheldon, an aged and infirm woman - and whereas she has left my house and protection without just cause; every person therefore is hereby warned against giving the said Mrs. Sheldon any clothing, medicine or support on my account, as I shall pay no such demands.  Date, Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 6, 1813, Reuben Crawford.

Ten Dollars Reward:  Deserted from the recruiting rendezvous in the town of Eaton, county of Madison [NY] on the 30th inst. Andrew Crowl, born in Newfane (VT.) aged 18 years, 6 feet high, light complexion, light eyes, brown hair and by profession a farmer.  Whoever will take up said deserter and lodge him in any gaol or deliver him at any military post within the U. State, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges.  S. Mott, Lieut., 29th Reg. U.S. Infantry, July 31, 1813

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 5, 1830

Marriage

On Sunday last, by the Rev. William Fisher, Mr. Peter Shaver to Miss Martha Olin, all of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 12, 1830

Marriages

In Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 29th ult by the Rev. Stephen Fenn, Mr. Garrett Simerson to Mrs. Rebecca Montfore.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the same, Mr. Orren Griffin to Miss Laura Bennett.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by James Cowan, Esq. Mr. John Gleaston of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Isabel Elmott(?) of the former place.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by John M. Landon, Esq. Mr. George F. Stout to Miss Fanny Mariah Bauris both of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 19, 1830

Marriages

At Arbor Hill in Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the -?- inst. by the Rev. E.K. maxwell, H.H. Woodridge, Esq. Attorney at Law to Miss Maria Louisa Rosekrans.

In Middletown [Orange Co. NY] on Tuesday the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. William Dickson to Miss Eliza Ann Sands, daughter of the late Abel Sands, all of Middletown.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Capt. Elijah Churchill of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sally Ann Benedict of the former place.

Death

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mr. Marcus Sherwood in the 34th year of his age.

Vital Records, Madison County NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 1, 1872

Marriages

SMITH - HUTCHINSON:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], July 20, by Rev. B.W. Hamilton, Rufus C. Smith and Irene E Hutchinson, both of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

HOPKINS - WILLIAMS:  In Clinton [Oneida Co. NY], July 25, by Rev. Dr. Hopkins, of Auburn, Grosvenor A. Hopkins and Sophia [Williams] youngest daughter of Hon. O.S. Williams, of Clinton.

Deaths

SAYLES:  At his residence in Canastota [Madison Co. NY] July 20, after a lingering illness, Gerrit S. Sayles in the 62d year of his age.

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SMITH:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] July 26, Asa Smith, formerly of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] in the 57th year of his age.

In the death notices of this week will be seen that of Asa Smith, whose remains were brought to Oneida on Monday of this week for interment.  Mr. Smith came from Rome to Oneida about the year of 1842 and engaged in the boot and shoe trade in a small wooden structure which stood on nearly the same site now occupied by the brick store of S.H. Goodwin & Sons on Madison St.  He is spoken of by those who were acquainted with him as having been at that time one of the most enterprising men of the village, and to him, as much as to any other one businessman, is the rise, and for a while, the progress of Oneida due.  In the spring of 1849, he built what is still known as the Empire Block on Main St. which was the second brick block built in town and a few months prior to those built by A.E. Coe and C.I. Walrath on the same street.  Mr. S. left Oneida about ten years ago, since which time he has been engaged in business in the city of Rochester.

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EVANS:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY], July 24, of consumption, Adelbert [Evans] son of Edward and Jane Evans, aged 23 years.

The funeral of the late Adelbert Evans was held at the M.E. Church, in this place, on the afternoon of Friday, 26th ult.  An able and interesting discourse was delivered by the pastor, Rev. F.J. Whitney, after which the Masonic services took place, which were conducted by P.W.M., G.F. Burn, of Hamilton Lodge, No. 120.  The procession was then formed and under direction of W.E. Enos of this place, the remains were taken to the grave where the burial service was performed.  The deceased was born and has spent nearly all his life in this town, was a kind and genial companion and for his many good qualities was universally beloved and died lamented by all.  He leaves a wife and one child.

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ORTON:  In Darlington, Wis., July 11, Philo A. Orton formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], aged 68 years.

SMITH:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] July 23, Howard Smith aged 58 years.

SQUIRES:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] July 24, an infant child of David Squires, aged 4 months.

HART:  Near Peterboro [Madison Co. NY], July 11, Rosa V. Hart, aged 9 years, 9 months and 15 days.

BLINN:  We were filled with profound sorrow last Sunday morning on learning of the sudden death of Isaac Blinn an estimable young man, residing on the hill between this place and Eaton village [Madison Co. NY].  It appears that he had been unwell a few days and had nearly recovered when he was suddenly taken worse last Friday evening and died on Saturday evening.  His funeral was attended on Monday.

BURLINGHAM:  Our citizens received the sad news on Monday afternoon of the death by drowning at West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] of George Burlingham.  He was for several years a resident of this village and held the position of postmaster for some time.  He was much respected for his many good qualities.  His parents in this deep affliction have the sympathy of his many friends.  (Pratts Hollow, Madison Co. NY)

GREEN:  On the 15th ult. Charles Green, an old resident of the town of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], met with an accident which proved fatal.  While engaged in unloading hay, he in some way fell upon the hay rack striking upon a pin in such a manner as to cause an internal rupture.  Drs. Carpenter, of Oneida, and Treat, of Munnsville, were called and rendered what assistance was possible to the suffering man, but to little effect. After lingering with pain about one week, he died on the 22d of July.  He leaves a wife and family of children to feel the want of a protecting heart and hand.

MOTTS:  Samuel Randall Motts recently died in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and his age was one hundred and fourteen years, eleven months and two days.  His father lived to be one hundred and twenty-nine.

News Item

We learn from the New Era, that a fine monument to the memory of the late Marcus Bump has been erected by his widow in the East Cemetery ground in this village [DeRuyter, Madison Co. NY].  It is plain, yet beautifully finished and stands befitting evidence of the affectionate remembrance of departed worth.  It is from the marble works of Chase & Co. of Hamilton.

Note:  Marcus Bump, 11 Oct. 1803 - 26 July 1871, DeRuyter Rural Cemetery

Vital Records, Otsego Co. NY, (1858)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 3, 1858

Marriage

At Ballard's  Hotel, Jan. 28th, 1858, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Elias H. Wickham of Maryland, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Annette Davis of Fergusonville, Delaware co. N.Y.

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 1st of consumption, Ann Eliza Sabin niece of Timothy Sabin, Esq. aged 18 years.  Deceased at the time of her being taken sick, was a pupil at Miss Hill's High School and as a tribute of respect and of sympathy the whole school attended her funeral,as mourners and engaged in appropriate exercises around her grave.

A lad, two years old, son of John Stalker of Marcy, Oneida County [NY] died from the effects of steam inhaled while the teakettle was on the stove.  The child approached the spout in a playful mood for the purpose of blowing in it.  One breath of the steam sufficed to kill the little fellow.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 10, 1858

Marriages

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of Feb. 2d, 1858, by Rev. Edwin Clement, Mr. Wiram Chrispell to Miss Maryette Pessons both of Davenport, Delaware Co. N.Y.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 17th, 1857, by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Thadeous C. Brown to Miss Maria Goddard, both of Maryland.

By the same, Dec. 31st, Mr. H.W. Rich of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Bishop of Albany [Albany Co. NY].

Also, by the same, Jan. 29th, 1858, Mr. Sherman J.  Baily of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Clarinda Chamberlain of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

At Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], by the same, Feb. 3d, Mr. Judson Barnes of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lucy A. Olmsted of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY]

Also by the same, Feb. 4th, Almond Chase of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ann E. Wheeler of East Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Meredith [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d of consumption, Chloe B. [Cramer] wife of George A. Cramer and daughter of Amasa Fox, Esq. in the 33d year of her age.  She has left a husband and two children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 17, 1858

Marriage

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst. at F. Finch's Hotel by Elder John Cooke, Mr. G. Hamilton Lane to Miss lucy Finch all of the former place.

Death

A man by the name of Joseph B. Wellman was drowned at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] in the Butternut Creek on the 25th ult.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 24, 1858

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 10th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Richard Stenson to Lydia Ann Washburn both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

The oldest married couple alive are supposed to be a Mr. Snyder and his wife who reside at Burnside, Pa.  He is 111 and she is 107 years old, and they have been married about 93 years.

Deaths

Mr. Gilbert Cone an old gentleman of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] aged 72, was engaged in drawing logs a few days since and was sitting on a load of them, when the chain holding the logs together broke.  He was thrown to the ground and two of the logs passed over him.  Her survived the effects of his injuries but four hours.

The last Union says:  We learn that an exciting case has recently occurred in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] of which the facts are substantially as follows:  The wife of a Mr. Andrews, who last spring moved into that town from Delaware Co. [NY] recently died and Andrews very shortly after sold off his things and left.  There were some circumstances which in the opinion of the people required an examination and last week a Coroner's Jury was summoned by Coroner Curtis and the body exhumed and a postmortem examination had by which it appeared that Mrs. Andrews must have died in consequence of ergot having been administered to her, as alleged by her husband to produce abortion. This we believe was the substance of the verdict.  An effort will undoubtedly be made to procure the arrest of Andrews.

The old man Kelly who killed his brother in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] some months since, and who was sent to Auburn for five years, died recently in prison.

A man by the name of Lawton of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] froze to death on Friday last. When found he was lying on the ground int he open field.

A man by the name of Grennell recently died in Pa. at the remarkable age of 106 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, 1820 &1837

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 20, 1820

Deaths

At Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday the 10th inst. Gen. James Mason formerly of Lebanon, Connecticut, aged 61 years.  He was a hero of the revolution, and whilst a citizen of Connecticut, was for many years a representative in the State Legislature.  When living, he was universally respected, and he died regretted by his numerous relatives and acquaintances.

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At Conhocton [Steuben Co. NY], on the 21st inst. Mr. Edward Wickoff about 40 years of age.  In taking honey from a tree in the woods, he was stung by a bee at the lower point of the ear, near the angle of the jaws.  Instantly after the sting, his system was so strangely affected that he sat down fainting, and begged assistance.  There were some of his friends in company and they used every possible exertion to save him.  But within six minutes, his power of speech was gone, his eyes became blind, and he died without a groan or struggle. Now this is an affecting case representing the uncertain tenure of human life, but we repeat what we have often published in capitals:  

That one wine glass full of olive oil, taken into the stomach immediately after the biting or stinging of any reptile or insect many put an instant -?- stop to the poison

A draught of salt and vinegar instantly taken, is good.

Or, chew and swallow the juice of the snail(?) Plantain.  A strong decoction of this leaf administered as soon as practicable will save from death.  Steuben Pat.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 27, 1820

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th September, Mr. Abner Humphrey.

On the 14th inst. at his late residence in Steuben [Oneida Co. NY], after a short but fatal attack of the cholera morbus, Dr. Daniel R. Roberts (more generally known by the name of the Welch Doctor).  Doct. Roberts was 45 years of age, a native of Wales, had lived but a few years in this country, and had become deservedly celebrated as a physician, particularly in cancers and chronic complaints.  He was of a very humane and benevolent disposition, exerted himself to relieve the poor who applied for medical aid equally as for the rich; although in a great many instances there was no prospect of his receiving but little, if any compensation; and in many cases of the widow and fatherless he wholly refused compensation when offered.  His death no doubt will be lamented by thousands who are laboring under complaints of the above description.  The Doct. has left an amiable wife and three children to mourn his loss.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 12, 1837

Marriage

At St. Augustine [FL], on the 7th ult. by the Rev. David Brown, Lot Clark, Esq. (formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]) President of the Southern life Insurance and Trust Company of that city, to Miss Una Stokes, daughter of the Rev. James O. Stokes, of this state.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 19, 1837

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. David Pellet of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Polly Janes of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E. Bronson, Mr. Wm. Baldwin, merchant, to Miss Katharine Humphrey, all of that town.

Death

On Tuesday last, Samuel Seymour aged 14 years, only son of the late James Seymour, deceased, was drowned in the Susquehanna River, about three miles below this village. [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].  It appears that he started in the morning, without the knowledge of his friends to go to Vestal, and for that purpose constructed a small slab raft upon which he floated down the river to the distance above named, where it came in contact with a log or some other obstruction and separated.  The lad clung for a short time to a fragment of the raft.  His cries for assistance were heard by some females on the shore, who were unable to render him any assistance and they soon saw him sink to rise no more.  His body has not yet been recovered.

The news of the death of this unfortunate youth was conveyed to his orphan sisters in this singular manner.  His cap, which he had thrown from his head, floated down the river some distance and lodged on a bush on the margin.  It was recovered and brought to this village to be identified.  It so happened that the first person to whom the inquiry was directed was the elder sister of the deceased, who replied "Yes, it is my brother's."  The heart-rending intelligence was then broken to her that the owner of it was lost to her forever.  Broome Republican

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 26, 1837

Marriage

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sessions, Mr. James Kershaw, merchant, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny Bement of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 10, 1837

Death

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Hannah D. [Gardiner] wife of Mr. John H. Gardiner, aged 33 yrs.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 17, 1837

Death

In Cincinnatus, Cortland County [NY] on Saturday evening, April 29, Mrs. Sally Reynolds, wife of Mr. John Reynolds, formerly of Norwich, Chenango County [NY] daughter of Deacon Joshua Grosvenor, of Pomfret, Connecticut, aged 49 years.

In the death of this extraordinary woman, her husband and two sons have lost a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and an instructive guide and counsellor; the church and society of which she was an exemplary member, one of its brightest ornaments and the cause of Christian benevolence and Christian charity a constant and zealous advocate and supporter.  In the most trying scenes of sickness and distress, by which from an impaired constitution she had long been a victim, her well balanced mind never swerved from its center, but true as the needle to the pole pointed to her Redeemer as the source of all her hopes and consolation.   Nor did it fail her in the last trying scene.  She died the death of the righteous.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1878)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 12, 1878

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 4th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Joseph L. Hinds and Ida B. Empie both of Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 3 at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. L. Casler, Mr. Walton Vibbard to Miss Dora Peck, all of Springfield.

Miss Mary A. Robbins late of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] was married in the Fourth Baptist Church of Philadelphia on Tuesday evening last, to Charles A. Capewell of that city.

Deaths

At Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th, 1878, Horace Butterfield in the 63d year of his age.

Last Saturday the church bell announced the death of one of our oldest and most respected citizens, Henry Moshier.  He was of Quaker parentage, born in Nine Partners, Dutchess County [NY] in 1804, and was consequently 74 years of age.  While a child his family moved to Mt. Vision in this county [Otsego Co. NY] and 25 years ago the subject of this sketch moved to Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Estate of Leonard Cramer, late of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] deceased.  Contest on probate of will.  Case on trial.  the testator was a bachelor, about 70 years old; made his will Sept. 1877 and died the following May.  He knew enough to accumulate a property valued at about five thousand dollars, but contestants insist that he did not know enough to make a will; that he was imbecile, incompetent, unduly influenced, &c.  For about ten years he had resided with a favorite nephew to whom he left his property.  There are brothers, sisters and nephews who think they should have a share of the property, and who appear as contestants to the probate of the will.  A large number of witnesses are here from Cherry Valley; the case was continued until about ten o'clock in the evening and then adjourned to Wednesday morning.  S.S. Edick for contestants; S.A. Bowen for legatee.

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In her home at the head of the lake on the 4th inst. Mrs. Mary D. White relict of Mr. Lyman White and daughter of Col. Richard and Ann C. Cary.

Mrs. White was 83 years of age, in full possession of her faculties, with much of her former energy of character and vivacity of disposition remaining, and with the apparent power of enjoying life for years to come, had it been so long extended.  Among her last sayings were the words, "The world is so beautiful!"

She came of that old Revolutionary stock, descent from which is in itself a title of honor.  Her father, Col. Cary, was an aide de camp to Gen. Washington and tradition and even the recollections of persons still living have preserved to us in the description of her mother the memory of a remarkable woman.  That the daughter inherited some of the most striking traits of the mother was evident to those who knew the one and had heard of the other.

It was remarked at her funeral that she was singularly fortunate in a life so long protracted with the power and means of enjoying it and also in the circumstance, getting to be every day more uncommon in American life, that she died on her natal soil and in the home of her childhood, surrounded with the affection and veneration of children and descendants.

At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of Christ Chruch, Cooperstown, from which on Saturday last, after the touching rites of the church, her remains were conveyed by her friends and children to the family burial place in the church yard. The snow-covered earth lent a look of strange loveliness to the flowers that decked her coffin - appropriate there, as on that of the child or young maiden, for the most aged Christian is always young with the hope of immortality. The Christian poet's glowing predication of reawakening life includes, with those dying in their bloom, those who pass away in the sere and yellow leaf, when he sings, in the words which wed a deathless belief to undying verse:

"On the cold cheek of death smiles and roses are blending, / And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb."

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Murder in Chenango

Says a dispatch dated Utica, December 4:  Felix McCann aged about sixty, shot and killed J. Morris Hatch, neighbor, aged about fifty.  They lived in Nigger Hollow, three miles from Sherburne, Chenango County [NY].  They have had a feud for two years past.  Tuesday, Hatch shot one of McCann's chickens.  McCann went out about dark, put his musket on the fence and shot Hatch through the window.  He was arrested.  Both were in moderate circumstances.  McCann denied the crime and appears unconcerned.

Charges were brought against the wife of Hatch, who has not a good name and an effort made to fasten the crime on her, but the Coroner's jury, after a protracted investigation, found McCann guilty and he was arrested. 

Of Mrs. Hatch, a correspondent says:  "She is apparently between 48 and 50 years of age, says she was married thirty years ago, when she was quite young.  Her maiden name was Dennigon and her home was in West Edmeston, Otsego County [NY].  Her face indicates that she was once a fair looking woman, and she is not uncomely now.  In the village of Sherburne she was known as the berry woman and shunned as an inveterate talker.  She and the McCanns were always quarreling."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 14, 1878

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, Katie P. [Malloy] wife of Frank Malloy, aged 20 years and 10 months.

A Horrible Tragedy

The Binghamton Republican of Tuesday gives a lengthy account of a horrible tragedy which occurred on Sunday last, at West Chenango [Broome Co. NY] a small settlement between Chenango and Maine village, some 8 or 9 miles from Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  It seems that three brothers, James, David and John Taber owned a farm jointly and that there had been unpleasant relations between James and David which resulted in murder and suicide, as follows:

According to the evidence elicited in the inquest, nothing had occurred on Sunday morning in or about the house in the way of angry words or discussion.  The chores had been done as usual, each doing his accustomed portion.  James Taber had been to the barn and back once or twice; had split some wood in the wood house and been in the house and into the pantry and out again; and, according to the testimony of John, when he last saw him, went toward the barn, it being about 12 o'clock.

David had gone earlier in the forenoon to look after some cattle, his route being past the barn.  He had taken his gun with him and returned with it.  Afterward, he again took it and saying he believed he would go and hunt awhile, left the house.  This was after noon, and shortly after James was seen to go toward the barn.  As David's route lay past the barn the supposition supported by the evidence is that David in passing the barn saw James inside husking corn, one of the main doors being open;  that he set his gun down outside the barn and entering, also took a stalk and commenced to husk.  That they talked for some time, and finally a quarrel ensued.  That David, who was much the stronger of the two (James being partially crippled) in a fit of rage seized a pitchfork and struck James with it knocking him down.  He then beat him with it and finally plunged it into James' breast again and again, until life was extinct.  That he (David) then threw the body out of the door and closed it, standing the bloody fork against the door which was not open.  He then left the barn, taking another fork with him, and proceeded to the woods nearby, and blew his brains out with his gun.  

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 16, 1878

Marriage

SWIFT - FREEMAN:  At the Baptist parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6, 1878, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Melville H. Swift of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary L. Freeman of North Norwich ]Chenango Co. NY].

Death

SEYMOUR:  In Chicago, Nov. 5th, Jennie Seymour wife of Z.L. Seymour, aged 35 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 14, 1878

Deaths

TRAVIS:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 9th, 1878, Mrs. Sarah Travis aged 22 years.  She was a daughter of Mrs. Caroline Gage of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] and her remains were brought here for interment.

WINSOR:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, Freddie [Winsor] only son of Ellsworth and Delpha Winsor, aged 9 years and six months.

Our little Freddie left us, / God took him from our sight, / From this dark world of Sorrow, / To one of joy and light.

In his early morning freshness, / Pure form the world's vile stain, / He pluck'd our fragile flower, / To bloom in heaven again.

Dark was the shadow resting / On our hearts when Freddie went, / Tho' we would not withhold from God, / The jewel that He lent.

We know that God is good, / And when this life is o'er, / when death and sorrow are unknown, / Our treasure he'll restore.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 16, 1878

Marriage

Silver Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. H. Miner of this place [Elkland, Tioga Co. PA], entertained about four score of their friends at their residence last evening, Nov. 11th, 1878, to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedded life.  The guests arrived about eight o'clock and were cordially received by Mr. Miner who did the honors of the evening.  The reception room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers of rare beauty and exquisite flavor fresh from the green house, while mottoes suitable to the occasion were portrayed upon the walls.  The arch spanning the two reception rooms was trailed with evergreens, while just above were the following illustrative symbols on the left, 1853, H.B. (Hettie Bedford) and on the right 1878 H.M. (Hettie Miner) showing an interlude of twenty-five years.  The evening was spent by the guests in general conversation until about ten o'clock when the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago were reunited in the bonds of wedlock.  In the absence of a clergyman the ceremony was performed by "ye" editor according to the laws of the Continental Congress. The bridesmaids were Miss Susie Parkhurst and Miss Addie Whitaker, and the groomsmen Mr. L.K. Parkhurst and Mr. F. White.  Standing thus at the marriage altar for the second time, the memory of the principal actors wandered back to the long ago when in their heyday youth they pledged their love and troth to each other.  Upon such an occasion how many fond recollections throng upon the memory, and the joys and sorrows of other days go trooping by.  We look back over the quarter of a century and it is but a tale that is told, the years have gone in such rapid succession that we can truly say "time flies on eagle's wings."  Life's vicissitudes have dealt lightly with this happy couple and the wish of all present was, that in the years to come a like good fortune may be theirs to enjoy.  After the ceremony the bride was presented with a massive set of silverware, the united gift of her husband and aged mother who was present to enjoy the occasion. the guests were then entertained with a sumptuous repast after which they bade good night to the host and hostess with many wishes for their happiness and prosperity.

We take this from the Elkland Register of the 12th inst.  Mr. and Mrs. Miner will be recognized as former well known and highly respected residents of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  The congratulation of friends here will unite with those at Elkland.

Death

CHURCH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday morning, November 13th, 1878, Ella B. [Church] wife of John W. Church, Esq. and daughter of the late Hon. Samuel H. Barnes, aged 33 years, 10 months and 13 days.  

In our obituary department will be found the sad announcement of the death of the wife of John W. Church, District Attorney of this county.  Mrs. Church was the second daughter of the late hon. Samuel H. Barnes and was well known and highly esteemed by our entire community, for she as borna and reared in our midst.  During her girlhood she was always the favorite of her circle and when she reached womanhood her many excellent qualities gave her a fine social standing in society.  A few years since she was married to Mr. Church and though for a time all went well, a short period however developed the fact that she was doomed to an invalid's life and ever since she has been in a great measure confined to the precincts of her own home.  This fall, a few weeks since, her illness took an alarming turn, and soon developed the fact that she was not long for earth and everything that affection could prompt were done to alleviate her sufferings, until on Wednesday morning her spirit took it departure.

The announcement was a sad one to the companions of her youth and the community at large and to the stricken husband and infant child and mother, brother and sisters, it comes with crushing force and to them the hearts of all turn in tender sympathy and sorrow, commanding all the stricken ones to him who hath all power to heal the wounds of affliction.

Her funeral was largely attended by the citizens from the residence of her mother on Friday afternoon, at two o'clock.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 6, 1878

Deaths

TYLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Mr. Harry Tyler aged 67 years.

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McCALL:  In Sayre, Penn, Oct. 30th, of heart disease, Miss Eliza Smith McCall aged 42 yrs, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

The announcement of the death of Miss Eliza S. McCall was received here on Wednesday morn and was a sad and sudden blow to her many warm friends in this village, but few being aware of her sickness.  Her death occurred at Sayre, Pa. that morning where she and her mother and brother had removed a little over a year ago.  Her death was caused by heart disease after an illness of only a few days.  Few ladies were ever more willing and ready to assist in private or public acts for the benefits of needy individuals, the Church, or society than Miss McCall, and her removal from our village caused feelings of regret.  Her death is the more keenly felt, and her vacant place in the home circle and in society will never be filled.  The grief-stricken mother and brother have the heartfelt sympathies of our entire community in this their sudden and sad bereavement.

Her remains were brought to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] for interment, reaching here on the evening train Thursday in a special car, which was kindly provided free of expense by Assistant Sup't R.F. Goodman, of the Pa. & N.Y.R.R., the company for whom John McCall is train dispatcher at Sayre.  A number of friends accompanied the mourners among whom was the Rev. G.F. Rosenmuller, Rector of the Episcopal Church in that place.  The funeral services took place Friday morning from St. Paul's Church and were largely attended.

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Schuyler Hyer of this town [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] met with an accident on Wednesday of last week which resulted in his death, the particulars of which, so far as we have been able to learn are as follows:  Mr. Hyer lives near the Unadilla River, and on the above day started for Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] with one horse and a load of wood.  Soon afterward, the horse was noticed to be running and turned into the yard of Mr. Gibson, but Hyer was nowhere to be seen.  Mr. Gibson went back up the road a short distance and found Hyer in the road unconscious with his head and body badly bruised. two physicians were immediately sent for, who did all they could for the unfortunate man, but he remained in about the same state until Friday when he breathed his last.  How he came to fall from the wagon is not known, but it is supposed that the horse jumped suddenly throwing him under the wheels or violently to the ground.  My. Hyer was about 60 years of age and leaves a wife and several children.   Unadilla Times