Vital Records, Otsego (1850) & Broome (1892) Counties, NY

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 5, 1850

Marriage

On the 31st ult by the Rev. H.A. Smith, Dea. Erastus [Harrington] son of Gardner Harrington of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss H. Amelia Bishop of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 12, 1850

Marriages

At the Rectory at 10-1/2 o'clock on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst. by the Rev. S.H. Batin, Floyd Washburn of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Amlira Weeks of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Horace Hammond to Sarah Eliza Irons both of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Cincinnati (Ohio) on the 24th ult., Ida Fitch [Abell] infant daughter of Wm. J. and Ordelia A. Abell(?), aged one year and 11 months.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 19, 1850

Marriages

In Fort Plain [Montgomery Co NY] on the 16th instant, by the Rev. G.W. Gage Mr. Andrew Gilchrist to Miss Catharine [Pier] eldest daughter of Hiram Pier, Esq. all of Fort Plain.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 10, by Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Jacob Nellis to Miss Margaret A. Becker both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 17th inst., Mr. Edwin C. Doubleday in the 24th year of his age.  He was a young man of much promise, and his early death is mourned by a large circle of friends.

In Milford [Otsego Co NY], on the 9th ult., Helen M. Newell daughter of John F. Newell, aged 18 years and 7 months.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 26, 1850

Marriages

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by Rev. J.N. Adams, Charles A. Sergeant of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Woolard of Guilford, Chenango Co. [NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the same, Mr. Joseph Foster to Miss Sally M. Lathrop, both of the above place.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. S.G. Appleton, Mr. Dorr Russell of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lucy G. Fitch of the former place.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mr. David W. Thurber to Miss Polly Wright.

Also, Mr. Dan Day to Miss Elvira Wright, all of Worcester.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Elder Butler, Mr. Allen Ingalls to Huldah Winsor all of Hartwick.

Deaths

At Edmeston Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Sybil [Briggs] wife of William E. Briggs aged 63 years and 9 months.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on 23d instant, Hannah S. Nearing wife of John S. Nearing and daughter of E.B. Crandall, Esq. of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], aged 23 years.

Union News - Argus, Union, NY, May 4, 1892

Marriage

MORTON - WHITNEY:  At this place [Union, Broome Co. NY], April 28th, 1802, by Rev J. Van C. Nellie, Ph. D. Mr. William P. Morton and Miss Jennie Whitney of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY]

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mercereau of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] formerly one of Waverly's [Tioga Co. NY] most prominent families have issued invitations to a large number announcing the approaching marriage of their oldest daughter, Miss Gertrude [Mercereau], a young lady of refined talent and rare accomplishments to Ira Grant Dodge a prominent and influential young business man of this place. The interesting event will occur at the home of the bride, No. 110 East Chemung place on Tuesday evening, May 17th at 7:30 o'clock.  Mr. Dodge has rented a pleasant home on East Chemung street in this village, where the young people will reside, Elmira Daily Gazette

Miss Nellie [Tilbury] daughter of Mr. Burdett Tilbury was married at Hornellsville, N.Y. [Steuben Co.], Wednesday evening, April 27th, to Mr. George A. Rose, by Rev. F.H. Van Burch, of the M.E. Church in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends from that and other places. Among the large number of very valuable and useful presents presented the newly married couple were from Misses Addie and Emma Tilbury (sisters of the bride's father) of Union, N.Y., two bed quilts, one-half dozen napkins, large parlor lamp and a pair of towels made from flax raised and spun by grandpa and grandma Tilbury thirty years ago in Union.  Mr. and Mrs. Rose commence housekeeping at once in rooms in the paternal home, which are nicely furnished in readiness for occupancy.,

Deaths

Mrs. Horace Shipman an aged woman of East Waverly [Tioga Co. NY] died at the home of her son, Theodore F. Shipman last evening, after an illness that has confined her to the house for several years.  She leaves six children: Charles H., President of the village; O.W. the extensive coal dealer of Detroit, Mich.; Chauncey of buffalo; Theodore F. a coal dealer in this place [..unreadable..] of Detroit Mich and Mrs. William P. Stone also of Waverly.  The funeral will probably be held at her late home on Thursday afternoon. Elmira Gazette

Mrs. Jennie [Wells] wife of Mr. Charles Wells and daughter of Mr. Sylvanus Card of this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] died at her residence in Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] aged 26 years.  Mrs. Wells was an estimable lady universally loved and respected by a large circle of relatives and fiends and wherever her lot was cast, soon gained a large acquiantance by her pleasant and winsome way. She leaves a husband to mourn her sudden death who has the deepest sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends.  Her remains were brought to this village [Union] and the funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her father Mr. B. Card, West Main Street.

News Item

The Binghamton Herald says:  Annie Walden who has just been convicted of murder in New York was born in Espy, Columbia County, Pa., twenty-one years ago.  She has been in this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], and once had an establishment in a Court Street block.  Her beauty and intelligence created quite a furor in the demi monde.  Her father is a drunkard, and her mother died during her infancy.  While yet a young girl, Annie was admired by all who knew her for her sweet face and dainty figure. At school she stood invariably at the head of her classes.  When she was fourteen, a young man, now prominent in business in Columbia County, accomplished her ruin.  He soon deserted her and the girl plunged into a career of depravity.  One day she was missing, and it was learned that she had gone to Lancaster [PA].  Subsequently she was heard from in Harrisburg, Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Elimra and Binghamton, leading a fast life in each place.  Notwithstanding her rapid life, the girl's beauty became more remarkable year by year, and she was continually surrounded by admirers.  About three years ago, she went to Brooklyn from Philadelphia.  About this time she visited her old home, wearing fine clothes and a profusion of jewelry.  She [filled] the minds of the girls who had been her schoolmates by her stories of luxury and wealth and led many into evil ways.  Annie's sister Cecilia, who is two years younger, followed in her footsteps and succeeded in fleecing a businessman in Bloomsbury out of $1000 which he paid to avoid [publicity].

A New York dispatch says Annie Walden was brought into the Court of Over and Terminer today and sentenced to the penitentiary for life.  

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Port Jervis Union, April 23, 1892:  Annie Walden Guilty:  The trial of Mrs. Annie Walden, who shot and killed her husband, James Walden, on the night of October 31 last [1891] at Broadway and 48th Street, has ended, the jury finding a verdict of murder in the second degree against the defendant.  The case has attracted a good deal of attention among persons of sporting proclivities in which class the people, both the murdered man and his murderess, were prominent.

James Walden was the son of Jeter Walden, the well-known owner and trainer of thoroughbreds.  He met his wife at the races where she was known as Mrs. Delmar, although she had never been married.  Young Walden - he was only 19 years old at the time - became infatuated with the woman, and shortly after their acquaintance they were married at Camden, N.J.  Their married life, according to the tale told by Mrs. Walden, was far from a happy one.  Walden remained out late nights, and his wife learned that he was frequently seen in the company of other women.  when she upbraided him, he accused her of unfaithfulness and often beat her severely.

This condition of affairs continued until Mrs. Walden saw her husband on the night of Oct. 31 last, come out of the house of a woman whom she had begged her husband to cease visiting.  She reproached him on the street, and he retorted that he would go wherever he pleased. She then drew a revolver which she had concealed in her bosom and fired the fatal shorts.

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 31, 1900:  Governor Roosevelt today pardoned Annie Walden, who is serving a life sentence in Auburn Prison for the murder of her husband, James Walden, a horse jockey, whom she shot and killed at the door of the house of a woman who had come between her husband and herself.  the murder took place in [October] 1891, and Mrs. Walden has been in prison ever since.  Her pardon was requested by Mrs. Beekman de Puyster, a State Charities Commissioner, and other prominent women.  Governor Roosevelt has given a great deal of attention to the case and believes that the circumstances attending the crime warrant executive clemency.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1858)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 7, 1858

Deaths

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], Tuesday morning the 30th ult. Beers Peet aged 73 years.

Death is ever busy in our land.  Last Tuesday morning we were startled by hearing of the death of one of our venerable fellow townsmen, Beers Peet, an old and much respected citizen of this town, retired to rest on Monday night in his usual health, but about 5 o'clock the next morning by a singular noise in breathing, his family was aroused just in time to see him breath his last, without uttering a single word, having died in a fit.

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In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], March 31st, Susannah Spencer aged 29 years.

On Wednesday morning, another spirit departed suddenly.  A lady by the name of Miss Spencer, residing in this village, having been sick only a few hours.  She also died in a fit.  How uncertain is life, and how important it is for us all to be prepared to meet our God.

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In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], On Thursday evening the 1st inst. Leman Garlick in the 82d year of his age.

The deceased was an old resident of the town in which he died and for many years a faithful member of the Baptist church.  All who knew him knows he died entirely above the reproach of all and especially those who find fault with the lives of professed Christians.  His was a life of honest industry and he has left the priceless legacy of a spotless reputation, not only to a large number of relatives but to the entire neighborhood and happy would it be for each relative and neighbor to strive to imitate those virtues which they have so long and so willingly accorded to him.  His honest heart spurned with utter contempt the mantle of modern hypocrisy but always expressed himself a firm believer in the Bible doctrine of salvation.  During his last illness, although his body and mind was racked with intense pain and great was his sufferings, yet when questioned as to his hopes beyond the grave, he said death had no terror for him, that he put his trust in his Saviour whom he shortly expected to meet before eternities awful bar. But he feared not the sentence which would then be pronounced.  In a word, he lived an honest life and died in the triumphs of faith.  And as I stood by his open grave amide the tearful throng, the beautiful lines of the poet came uncalled across my mind.

"And I am glad that he has lived thus long, / And glad that he has gone to his reward; / Nor deem that kind'y nature did him wrong, / Softly to disengage the vital cord. / When his weak hand grew palsied and his eye, / Dark with the mist of age, it was his time to die."

News Items

James Kissock of Hobart in Delaware County has unexplainedly disappeared.  Some weeks ago, he left his section with a load of butter which he took to Catskill.  The last thing he did that his friends can bost of was crossing the river from the last-mentioned place.  Before crossing he stored his butter and put his horses in stable.

The epidemic sickness which has been attended with such fatal results, still continues to prevail in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and vicinity to some extent.  The two deaths at North Norwich chronicled under our obituary head were by the disease, the wife of Mr. Lathrop Rosebrook died on Saturday, and a couple of sons of John Kershaw, Esq. of Sherburne were reported dead on Monday.  Commissioner King continues quite ill.  Chenango Union.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 14, 1858

Marriages

In Croton [Delaware Co. NY], April 3d, by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. George W. Knapp of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Susan Augusta Strong of West Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In the same place, April 4th by the same, Mr. William H. Tiffany of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Wolcott of Croton [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. David S. Bundy aged 67 years.  In the death of Mr. Bundy, community has lost one of its most valuable citizens.  In all the relations of life, he was a true man, a warm friend, honorable, high minded and always energetic in promoting the best interests of the public.  As a farmer, he practically has done as much as any other citizen for the promotion of agriculture in this country.  He was for 20 years an active member of an agricultural society and contributed largely to its success.

News Item

The "brain fever" yet continues in Sherburne, North Norwich and Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], there being many cases.  Regny aged about 32 was found dead in the woods between Pharsalia and Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].  He had been crazy and subject to fits and is supposed to have got lost.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 21, 1858

Death

Elihu C. Wright Esq. of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] died on Saturday morning last, very suddenly.  He was about to sit down to breakfast, enjoying his usual health, when he was taken with bleeding at the lungs and died in about an hour.  The deceased was a representative of this district in the Assembly three years ago, and at the time of his death, enjoyed the respect and confidence of his fellow townsman.  He was 38 years of age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 28, 1858

Marriage

Married in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] at Keyes hotel April 22d by Rev. W.G Queal, Mr. John Youngman to Miss Emily S. Sage both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died at Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY] April 11th, 1858, Charles L. Robinson, son of Rev. P. Robinson in the 15th year of his age.

When called to part with those we love, / Whence can our sorrows find relief? / Our Father lives and reigns above / This welcome thought should see he our grief.    P. Robinson

Vital Records, Madison (1814) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 11, 1814

Death

In the Village of Delphi [Madison Co. NY], on the 6th inst. after a short but painful illness, Miss Maria Tharissa De Boun Hubbard, aged 19, eldest daughter of D. Hubbard, Esq. of said village.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 1, 1814

Marriages

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] by E. Williams, Esq. on Sunday evening last, Mr. Daniel E. Burhans son of the Rev. Mr. Burhans of Newtown Con. to Miss Hepsebeth Murdock.

On the 15th by the Rev. J. Peck Mr. Ruben Bryant to Mrs. Nancey Wells all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 27,1814

Marriage

On Sunday the 17th inst. at Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], Mr. Samue Smith to Miss Hannah Remsen both of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY]

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 17, 1858

Marriage

At E.W. Batterson's in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st of March.  James S. Burnside of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] to Ann Eliza Webb of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on 9th inst. of lingering consumption, Dorcas Eldred, wife of Sylvester Eldred int he 47th year of her age.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Marth the 8th, John Crosby, aged 80 years.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Nelson Burchard aged 28.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 25th, Mrs. Julia C. Bigelow aged 23 years.

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In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Weston W. Whitcomb aged 41 years.  The deceased was only ill ten days, the disease was inflammation on the heart and lungs.

"Dear as thou wast, and justly dear, / We would not weep for thee; / One thought shall check the starting teat / It is - that thou art free.

And thus, shall faith's consoling power, / The tears of love restrain; / O, who that saw thy parting hour / Could wish thee here again?

Gently the passing spirit fled, / Sustained by grace divine, / O, may such grace on us be shed, / And make our end like thine."

A man named Hazard Smith was frozen to death on Friday night the 5th near East Worcester, Otsego County [NY].  He left East Worcester about 11 o'clock at night with his sleigh and horse for his home on South Hill, rather the worse for liquor.  About a mile from the village his team left the road and wandered into some bushes and stopped.  He was not found until Saturday night and then some 20 rods from the team; had his coat, vest and boots off, and laid on his back on the snow with his hands folded across his breast.  He was about 70 years of age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 24, 1858

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], March 10th, by Rev. J. Ferris of Croton, Mr. David Young of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Houghtailing of Franklin.

Deaths

At West Meredith, March 16th, after a short illness, Nathan Stilson, Esq. aged 73 years.

At Croton, March 14th, of inflammation of the lungs, Mrs. Betsey Wolcott daughter of Deacon Ira McCall, aged 54 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 31, 1858

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], March 24th, at the parsonage of the M.E Chruch by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Aaron Howell to Miss Catharine Woodseck, both of Oneonta.

Vital Records, Chenango (1837) & Otsego (1846) Counties NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 6, 1937

Marriage

At Prattsburg, Steuben Co. [NY], on hte 7th of July last, Mr. Joshua Pratt, Jr.,  merchant of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca N. Pratt of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 13, 1937

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday evening by the Rev. Mr. Barrows of Sherburne, Mr. Burr B. Andrews, merchant, of the firm of Hale & Andrews, to Miss Lovina Hammond.

On Friday evening, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Bristol, The Rev. L. Salisbury of Jefferson County [NY] to Miss Elizabeth Mellen.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 27, 1837

Marriage

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Elder Hines, Mr. Stephen Wickes of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Williams of the former place.

Death

At Westfield, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. on the 10th inst. Mrs. Caroline P. [Dixen] the consort of Abram Dixen, Esq. formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NYT] in this county, in the 40th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 2, 1846

Marriages

At Christ's Church in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. Alfred B. Beach, Mr. Edwin C. Spafard to Miss O. Maverick.

At the same place, by the same, on the 1st inst., Mr. Cyrus Strong of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Mrs. Martha M. Bush daughter of Hon. John H. Prentiss (Editor of the Freeman's Journal) of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In South Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. Francis Jones, Mr. Jeremiah W. Gardner of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lovina Pixley daughter of John J. Pixley, Esq. of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. Henry Jones son of Jabish D. Jones, of Blandford, Mass., aged 19 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mr. Peter Rutt aged 55 years.

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Another Revolutionary Hero Gone!  Samuel McKeen died at his residence in Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] August 25, 1846, at the advanced age of 83 years.  Some years before the Revolution, his father, Maj. Robert McKeen, of whom Samuel was the second son, removed from the State of New Hampshire to Cherry Valley, then a frontier settlement.  Maj. McKeen was killed in battle near Fort Plain in the summer of 1781, in which battle his son Samuel, though then but 18 years of age was wounded by a ball, which entering his right cheek, passed out at the left, severing the bone of the lower jaw and lacerating terribly the lower part of the face. At about the close of the war, he was married to Miss Jane Campbell of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].  In the Spring of 1818, he removed to the place of his late residence in Otsego, where he continued to reside till the close of life.  

Fourteen years ago, viz. in the autumn of 1832, the faithful companion of his early ears was removed by death and of a family of eight children, only one survives her father - a stricken mourner, disconsolate and alone the solitary remnant of a broken house.

Few persons are better known in the vicinity of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], than was the deceased.  His many excellencies, therefore, need no comment here.  He was born in Cherry Valley in 1763.  The disease of which he died was said to be a sort of dropsical consumption.  B.W. Gorham.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 9, 1846

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst.  Mr. Rufus Hix aged 67 years.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the rupture of a blood vessel, Miss Harriet Ann Calder, daughter of Mr. Joseph Calder, aged 20 years.  She was buried Monday the 7th and a funeral sermon of high order was preached on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Ransom and the numerous assemblage of mourners manifested the warm and exalted estimate of the deceased, entertained by the circle in which she had moved and been bro't up.  The tribute of respect and sympathy presented on this mournful occasion was just and well merited by the purity, intelligence and worth of the departed.  None who knew her in life could withhold sorrow at her early death or refrain sympathy with her excellent parents and very respectable relatives at the loss.  Let the young imitate her example in cultivating their time and talents and devoting them to the best advantage as she did.  Then, when the dread hour of departure, whether early or late, shall come, they will be mourned and lamented as she has been.  May all consolation be administered to and embraced by her surviving respectable connexions.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 16, 1846

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 12th inst. Mr. Benoni Rose aged 72 years.  Mr. Rose has for many years been an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Chruch of this town and one of our most respectable citizens.  His last sickness was long and tedious, but he bore it with firmness and Christian resignation and died in the full faith and hope of enjoying a happy immortality.  He has left no children, but his excellent and amiable consort survives to lament the loss of a tender and most affectionate husband.

At the residence of his son, Saniel S. Clark, in Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst. Mr. Daniel Clark of Hallsville, in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged 68 years and 4 months.  Mr. C. came into the town at the age of 14, whilst the country was yet new.  In common with the first settlers in this hill bound region, he met with many privations and hardships, raised a family consisting of two sons and four daughters; lived to see them all settled in life; taught them to fear and adore that God with whom they had to do.  And after the frosts of 68 winters had ripened his locks for the grave, he has laid down to rest in the embrace of death.  Of Mr. C. and family there is one thing remarkable - He has lived 68 years, raised six children, the youngest is over 30 years of age, and yet this is the first time death has entered the family circle.  His wife is now confined to her room under the influence of disease.  We fear she will soon follow her husband.

In Stark [Herkimer Co. NY], on the 3d inst. at the house of his son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Kinter, Dea. James Kelly in the 80th year of his age.  He was born in Scotland and came to this country in the year 1774.  At the age of 20, he became and has ever since continued to be a firm and decided Christian.  His last sickness, though short, was distressing, but just before his death, he waved his hand and said, "victory, victory." An appropriate discourse was delivered at his funeral by Rev. Mr. Tracy of Springfield, from these words:  "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 23, 1846

Death

Lines on the death of Mrs. Anne Parker who died on the 31st July inst. A.D. 1846, aged 65 years and 11 months.

Another death salutes our ears, / Another cause for sighs and tears; / Our aged friend is called from time, / And sudden was the death bells' chime.

She did retire to sweet repose, / But when her son at dawn arose, / Her active form the previous day, / He found a lump of lifeless clay.

Who can depict his anguish'd heart, / With a fond Mother thus to part  / His best and most indulgent friend, / Can no more his wants attend.

Her youngest son has cause to mourn, / That such a Mother's from him torn, / Who watch'd with anxious care and fears, / His childhood and his riper years.

Her daughter feels her loss severe, / Her counsels she no more can hear;/ Though friends are left her, dear and kind, / But not a mother will she find.

Her husband, need his loss deplore, / Her earthly labors all are o'er, / He soon, alas, must follow her, / when death shall call, there's no demur.

They'll miss her at the dawn of day, / And every hour that glides away, / Her voice and footsteps silent are / A lonesome aspect all things wear.

She's shar'd the cares and ills of life / And left a world of sin and strife / We hope to dwell among the blest / And with God's people be at rest.

Who can this providence behold / And not reflect that we are told, / To boast not of a future day / We too may be but nauseous clay

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 30, 1846

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th inst.by Rev. Mr. Harvey, Mr. Salmon Drake to Miss Mary S. [Leaning] only daughter of William and Frances Leaning, both of this town.  The printer acknowledges the receipt of a goodly portion of the wedding cake.  May they enjoy peace, happiness, and prosperity.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st inst.  Edward Ashton, son of Thomas and Betsey Robinson, aged 1 year, 1 month and 10 days.

Farewell, dear child, again farewell, / Soon we shall rise to thee, / And when we meet no one can tell / How great our joys will be.

Vital Records, Chenango (1837) & Broome (1848) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 2, 1837

Marriage

On Saturday the 23d ult. by the Rev. Geo. Messenger, George M. Smith, Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Olendorf of the same place.

Deaths

In Mount Morris, Livingston Co. [NY], on Monday evening to 24th ult. in the 79th year of her age, Mrs. Ruth Percival relic of John Percival, Sen., deceased, late of Smyrna in this county [Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sundy last, by the Rev Mr. Doolittle of Oxford, Mr. James Ransford to Miss Betsey A Hammond.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Oris [Stiles] son of John B. Stiles, aged 13 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 30, 1837

Marriage

At Church in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday the 27th inst. by the Rev. H. Dyer, Mr. John Heddy of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Electa Carpenter of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 5, 1848

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] July 3d, by the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Mr. Erastus Knapp of Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Grace B. Sherwood of the former place.

Death

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 22d June, of consumption, Caroline [Manning] wife of David R Manning and daughter of Andrew Shaw, Esq of this town, aged 38 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, july 12, 1848

Marriages

In Windsor Village [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Hiram W. Smith of the LaFayette Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Delia W. Howell of the former place.

July 5th by Rev. Leonard Johnson, Mr. George S. Severson of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Burrows of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mr. Andrew Hauver in the 87th year of his age.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday morning 2d inst. Mr. Henry Nelson Bragg in the 35th year of his age.

The house of Mr. David Strickland of the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], was struck by lightning during the storm on Wednesday, the 21st ult. and his son, aged 17, instantly killed.  He was sitting on the foot of a bed at the time and so instantly did the nerves of her system become rigid that as he fell upon his knees, as if in the act of prayer, he remained in that position, dead.  Several other members of the family were more or less, but not seriously, injured.

John Mahan, a contractor for laying the railroad masonry at White's Creek, Conkin [Broome Co. NY] was killed on Wednesday of last week, July 5, by the falling of the machinery used in hoisting stone.  The support of one of the guy ropes was observed to give way and the alarm sounded, but the unfortunate man, whilst watching for the fall of the gin, was struck by another guy which cut completely through the skull, causing instant death.  A brother of the deceased was a witness of the fatal casualty.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 19, 1848

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. Porter E. Clark to Miss Mary Ann [Avery] daughter of Mr. Roswell Avery, all of that place.

In Morrisville, Madison Co. [NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. Mr. Hammond, Mr. Francis T. Newell to Miss Phebe C. [Wentz] daughter of Wm. Wentz Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

At Union [Broome Co. NY] July 12th, by the Rev. M.M. Wakeman, Doct. William C> Doane to Miss Mary Elizabeth Keeler daughter of Mr. Lewis W. Keeler, all of Union.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Vincent Graves and Miss Angeline H. Barnes, both of this village.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Miss Harriet E. [Morgan] daughter of Chauncey Morgan, esq. aged 22 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 26, 1848

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert Mr. Lewis H. Tyrrell of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Phebe A. Yeomans of the former place.

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York (1820 & 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, November 22, 1820

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Mrs. Stanford, aged 82.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Mr. Stukely B. Shearman of the firm of E.B. Shearman & Co. in the 27th year of his age.

At Charette village in Missouri on the 26th of September last, in the 90th year of his age, Col. Daniel Boone the first settler of Kentucky.

Near White Hall, New York, [Washington Co.] on the 27th ult. the venerable Henry Francisco aged one hundred and thirty-four years!

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, November 29, 1820

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] by Elder Randall, Mr. Elijah Lewis to Miss Hannah Main both of that place.

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY], by the Rev. George H. Norton, Samuel Birdsall Esq to Miss Ann-Eliza Kending daughter of Martin Kending, Jr. Esq all of that place.

Death

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY] Mrs. Royce aged 32 years, wife of Mr. Alba G. Royce.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 6, 1878

Marriage

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. David St. John to Miss Clarisa Hunt both of this village.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 20, 1820

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mrs. White wife of Joseph White.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 20, 1878

Death

CHURCH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Ella B. [Church] wife of John W. Church, Esq. and daughter of the late Hon Samuel H. Barnes, aged 34 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 30, 1878

Marriage

CROSSMON - FOOTE:  November 5th in the English church at Lucerne, Switzerland by the Rev. Dr. Foote, father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Mooyast, vicar of Holy Trinity, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, Mr. Charles W. Crossmon of Alexandria Bay, N.Y. [Jefferson Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Foote of Rochester, N.Y. [Monroe Co.].

Deaths

The news was received in this place [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY] last week announcing the sudden death of Capt. Abram Banker at his home in Brooklyn.  Capt. Banker has spent several summers in this place and was greatly esteemed by those who made his acquaintance.  He was the first collector of ship news in New York harbor, and for nearly twenty-five years, collected and prepared marine intelligence for the associated press in New York.  He was the comrade and long-life friend of Commodore Vanderbilt and in 1850 acted as his agent in establishing a line of steamers at the isthmus. He removed to San Juan and carried passengers from San Juan del Norte on the Caribbean Sea, up the Nicaragua River and across to San Juan on the Pacific.  Steamers were also taken out by him in sections and put together there.  Capt. B. was 80 years of age a genial old man of Christian principles and integrity of character rarely found.

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It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of one of our oldest, most widely known and respected citizens, Hezekiah  Harris, which occurred at his residence on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1878.  In speaking of the death of one who has been so long identified with the history and interests of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], we feel that something more than a passing notice is required.   Through the kindness of friends, we are enabled to give the following brief sketch of his long life.

Hezekiah Harris was born in the town of Scituate, Providence Co., R.I., April 15, 1790, consequently at the time of his death he was eighty-eight years, seven months and five days old.  He, with his parents, three brothers and one sister, came into this town in March 1803, and located near Harrisville, where he remained until 1866 when he moved into Sherburne village.  The history of his early years would be only the recital of the privations and trials incident to the time which all experience in a comparatively new country.  He was married to Catharine Crist in 1815 and live with her fifty-one years.  Of the large family of children, only four remain, three sons and one daughter.  In July 1867, he married Mrs. Almira Crumb whose kindness and attention cheered the last eleven years of his life, and who will be held in grateful remembrance by his children.  His Christian life began in 1809, which gave him an experience of nearly seventy years.  He united with the Plainfield Chruch when he was nineteen years old and remained in that connection until the organization of the Sherburne Free Baptist Church on East hill, of which he was a constituent member, himself the last survivor of the original twenty-three.  He was chosen Deacon in 1826 and ordained in 1829 which office he held and magnified till his death.

His removal to the village forbade his regular attendance on the Hill, but he never lost his interest in the old church.  He was not sectarian, but whatever might concern the prosperity of our common Zion was especially dear to him.  Few men were more genial, more hopeful, and more companionable than he.  His advantages for education in early life were quite limited, but he was blessed with "common sense."  He had a strong mind and retentive memory which by diligence and perseverance enabled him to have up a large stock of bible knowledge which few have ever gained.  He would quote scripture accurately even to the day of his death.   He possessed in a large degree the confidence of all who knew him and while he had a way peculiar to himself, yet without exaggeration he might have been styled a "Christian gentleman."  His familiar countenance which has so long been seen in our streets, business places, homes and churches, has gone from us, and his voice so frequently and gladly heard in prayer and exhortation is hushed forever.  But he will live in the memory of those he leaves behind, and the reflectance of his life will not soon be effaced.  He has done his life's work well and like a shock of corn fully ripe has been gathered home. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church and conducted by the pastor at his request.  Under the guidance of the undertaker, Mr. Plumb, the body was borne to the cemetery near the old homestead.  G.R.B.

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York (1878)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 28, 1878

Marriages

THOMPSON - DOING:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 12th, by Rev. Wm. R. Baldwin, Mr. David Thompson to Miss Sarah J. Doing both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

GREEN - THOMAS:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 13th, by Rev. D. Reese, Mr. Enos M. Green to Miss Ella J. Thomas both of German, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

WHITE - RAINBOW:  In Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 14th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Willie M. White of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie F. Rainbow of Cuyler.

BRAINERD - FREDENBERG:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Henry A. Brainerd of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Fredenberg of Afton.

Deaths

EVANS:  In Clayville [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 28th(?), Maggie [Evans] wife of Dwight Evans, aged 35 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were interred in Norwich Cemetery on Friday.

GATCHELL:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 18th Mr. Harvey Gatchell aged 77 years, father of Mrs. T.A. Lockwood of Norwich [Chenanog Co. NY]

DE LAVAN:  In Waplesville, Del., Oct. 18th, Mr. George C. De Lavan aged 61 years, formerly a resident of Norwich and Guilford [Chenanog Co. NY].

HAMILTON:  At the residence of his son-in-law, R.W. McCray in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, Mr. Henry Hamilton aged 78 years.

TUBERTY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 15th, Mr. morty Tuberty aged 77 years.

HALENBEC:  At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Matthews in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 22d, Mr. Otis S. Halenbec of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 84 years.

CLARK:  Mrs. Phebe Clark an aged and highly respected widow lady, died at her residence, November 1st.  She was a pure woman and true Christian, beloved by those who knew her best.

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WATSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Sarah Ann [Watson] wife of Ira Watson, aged 60 years.

Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Ira Watson died last week. She has been a great sufferer for over twenty-five years.  An examination was made by Dr. Purdy of this place and Dr. Crandall of Greene, who found six gall stone in the gall, which is supposed to have been the cause of her death.

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RUDDOCK:  In Spearville, Kansas, Maria Louisa [Ruddock] wife of Rev. E. N. Ruddock, formerly of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Nov. 23, 1878: From the Spearville (Kansas) News of a recent date, we clip the following in regard to the wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock A Congregational clergyman, well known in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and county, but now a resident of Kansas:

"In the death of Mrs. Maria Louisa Ruddock, wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock, our mind is called to the remembrance of the past years of our public and domestic life.  For nearly twenty-four years we have tried to bear each other's burdens and carry each other's sorrow.  In our first settlement at East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] in the State of New York, we enjoyed some of the sweetest experiences of our lives.  The church and society receiving us in our inexperience and sustained us with willing hands and loving hearts.  We had but few cares and could devote us more fully to the work of the gospel.  Though our work was done in great weakness, we look back over those years with no little satisfaction.  Wherever we have gone the love we have felt toward that people has continued with us. The unsettled state of society at the beginning of the war, and the sentiment against the ministry taking a decided stand for the country seemed to make it necessary for a change.  Since then, our stay has been but a few years in a place. We have known what it is to be poor and dependent, but we have never lacked friends. With whatever church we have labored we have received many tokens of love, both from the church and society. After a few changeful years, we went back to the people where we commenced our ministry, in the fall of '73 we moved into a new parsonage, where we hoped to enjoy rest and comfort, but to this we were disappointed.  Mrs. Ruddock took a severe cold.  From that time there has seemed to be a gradual undermining of her health.  Physicians advised us to try the western climate. And here let me record my thanks to Dr. Ensign, who without remuneration stood faithfully by us in time of need.

We bade our people and friends good-bye and hurried to the west. The church at Dartford, Wis. gave us a warm welcome, we remember with thankfulness the pains they took to settle us and the interest they felt for Mrs. Ruddock's recovery, but here we were again disappointed. We had settled too near the lake and the winds were too damp and chill.  We moved again to a dry and sandy part of Waushara County, Wis. but received not the blessing we were most anxiously seeking.  Again, we turned to the west and hoped yet to baffle disease and journey along the pathway of life together, but too late, climate, skill or anxiety could not stay the insidious march of disease.

Far away from home in the midst of strangers, she has closed a life devoted to her family and consecrated to God.  To those who ministered to her in her last sickness, and to all who have assisted us in these years of trial, both in the church and out, we received in this day of sorrow, our thanks. She needs no more the ministrations of our love. We bespeak for ourselves the prayers of the church and the sympathy of our fellow men. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful mother."

News Item

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  A very pleasant surprise was given on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at the Reese Homestead by the daughters of Otto Reese to celebrate his seventy-eighth birthday.  Among the number present were his two sisters, Mrs. John Youngs and Mrs. Warner Calkins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], his daughters and their families and Mr. Omer Calkins.  The table to which the guests were invited groaned under the weight of numerous luxuries which reminded one of holidays.  Mr. Reese, seated between his sisters over whose heads more than seven decades have passed, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, presented a happy group.  News

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 28, 1878

Marriage

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. G.B. Foster, Mr. William E. Atkyns of Otselic, to Miss M. A. Shaw of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

Mrs. Christian of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] quite an aged lady died on the 6th inst.

News Item

An Afflicted Family

 A North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] correspondent of the Binghamton Republican says:

In May 1871, three children of Melvin and Emily Macomber in North Fenton, New York, died of scarlet fever within one week.  On the 7th instant Willie [Macomber] their youngest child was prostrated with diphtheria in its most malignant form and then it spread through the family.  On the night of the 12th instant Ora A. [Macomber] died, aged 11 years.  On the night of the 15th Jennie C. [Macomber] died aged 14 years and on the 17th, Willie H. [Macomber] died aged seven years.  The last two were buried on the 18th in one grave.  One thing that made the affliction all the more severe was that Mr. Macomber was on the road selling goods for a Binghamton firm, and knew nothing of the sickness in his family, and they not knowing just where he was, could not get any word to him, either by mail or telegram for five days.  But he came home just in time to see his beautiful daughter, Ora, die.  And then Mrs. Macomber was prostrated by sickness and has not been able to be up any since, consequently there was no regular funeral service held.  But a funeral sermon is to be preached on the death of these children in the North Fenton Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday the 24th last.

The neighbors and relatives were untiring in their efforts to assist this afflicted family by day and night, for which  Mr. and Mrs. Macomber are very thankful.  These children were beautiful and lovely in life and they will be missed, not only by their parents at home, but in the Sunday school, school and neighborhood.  Mr. and Mrs. Macomber have one daughter left, a young lady, who lives with her grandfather, Dea. Wm. Gillmore, who resides about three miles east of the village of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].  In this bereavement they have the sympathy and prayers of all the good people of this place.