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.

Vital Records, Madison (1815) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 4, 1815

Death

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mr. Rufus Weaver aged 69.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Lois Goodrich has left my bed and board, without just cause.  I therefore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting.  L. Goodrich, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1814.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 11, 1815

News Item

Went away from the subscriber on the 29th ult. Elijah Williams an indented apprentice, without just cause.  Said apprentice is supposed to have been enticed away by four evil disposed persons.  If said boy will return, he shall have a good new pair of boots and vest, but the subscriber will not pay any debts of his contracting after this date.  J. Backus December 28, 1814.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 18, 1815

Death

At Granville [Washington Co. NY] on the 10th ult. Mr.s Cynthia Bulkeley wife of Mr. Charles Bulkeley, aged 28.

Life speeds away / The cunning fugitive is swift by stealth, / Too subtle is its movement to be seen, / Yet soon our hour is up and we are gone.

At the same place on the 15th ult. Mr. Chester Bulkeley much lamented, aged 31.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 25, 1815

Marriages

In Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] on Sunday the 15th by Mr. Miles, esq. Mr. Cary Rogers to Miss Sally Bentley.

In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th Mr. Harvey Smith to Miss Orice Ackley [and] Mr. Chester Coits to Miss Lucy Mason.

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 11th instant, Mr. George Beckwith son of Elder Beckwith, aged 23.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 6, 1879

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult by Rev. F.E. Peck, William P.K. Fuller to Miss Eva Murdock all of this village.

At the Presbyterian Parsonage, Worcester. N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Feb. 2, 1879, by Rev. John M. chase, Hamilton Waterman and Mrs. Lovira Wright all of Worcester.

At New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] January 29th, by Rev. Ira Bailey, Leon Gregory and Miss Jennie Bundy all of New Lisbon.

At the home of the bride's parents in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] January 15th 1879, by Benj. I. Ripley, Lewis M. Edmonds of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Amelia Shepard of Hartwick.

It is reported that Ezra Alger a brother of the elder David Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] was shot and killed Tuesday, by a deputy sheriff who was endeavoring to arrest him for stealing two satchels from a peddler. The affair took place in "Mormon Hollow" near Masonville, Delaware Co. [NY].  The report is that Alger resisted the efforts to arrest him and endeavored to kill the officer with a knife and that in shooting he (the officer) acted in self defense.

Deaths

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

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] January 29th, Nathaniel Moore aged 52 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], January 28th, Mrs. Wm. Wales in the 68th year of her age.

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The late news which has been received of Rev. M.C. Devitt's death has cast a melancholy shade over the minds of his friends in Cooperstown and elsewhere.  He was a just man, and the spirit of wisdom was upon him.  He was led by the spirit through the right ways of truth, justice, the straightforward paths of reason, an obedient servant of Christ.  The ends of his ways, the object ever before his eyes was "the kingdom of Christ."  A high and holy object was this, a grand and noble purpose which wisdom held out to him as the aim of his life and the crown of his days.  When a youth of scarcely thirteen he decided his vocation, entered Maynooth college, one of the most distinguished classical institutions in the world, and there completed his classics in less than two years, after which he traveled in different parts of Europe, visited Rome where he was cordially received by His holiness Pius IX.  As a true soldier of Christ, he concluded to go to Australia and labor among the natives and other inhabitants.  Having accomplished his theological studies, he was ordained when scarcely twenty-two years of age, where upon account of his minority he had to get a dispensation from the Holy Father.  He commenced his labors along the east coast of Australia where he had a territory of about one thousand miles to ride over, laboring with an indefatigable zeal for the salvation of souls.  Often his life was at stake whilst laboring among the barbarous natives and pirates who overran the uninhabited regions.

In the twenty-seventh year of his age, as his constitution was not rugged enough to undergo such severe labors, Father Devitt concluded to come to the United States.  Whilst crossing the Pacific, he visited the Feejee Islands and some others in Polynesia.  After coming to the United States, he remained a short time on Staten Island from thence came to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] where he was apparently healthy until 1876.  In the autumn of that year, he was attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs, which he bore with sublime patience until called form this world on last New Year's Day.  As it is customary for affectionate fathers and mothers to present gifts to their children on Christmas and New Year's it is quite obvious that our Heavenly Father, by bringing his labors and sufferings to a termination, presented him on New Year's Day with "the eternal crown of light" which shall recompence him for his labors and goodness when time shall be no more.  In this age of ours, a few years are as a century of time gone by.  Great changes and startling events follow each other in such quick succession that the greatest names are forgotten almost as soon as those who bore them disappear, and the world is surprised to find how short lived is fame, which promised to be immortal.  He whose name is inscribed even in the golden book of the world's annals finds that he has but written his name upon water.  The Church alone is the true shrine of immortality, the temple of fame which perishith not; that man alone whose name and memory is preserved in his sanctuaries receives on earth a reflection of that glory which is eternal in heaven.  Surely Father Devitt was one of those; of a noble birth, gifted with a powerful and comprehensive intelligence, a remarkable memory, a most fertile imagination which poured forth its images in a vein of richest oratory; a generous spirit, a most tender heart, enriched with stores of varied learning and a genius of the highest kind, graced with every form of manly beauty - nothing seemed wanting to him.  He is gone, but his words and his goodness shall live forever in thousands of those to whom he was so dear.  "Requiescat in pace."

Religious services will be held in the Catholic Church this (Thursday) morning at which a Requiem Mass for the late Father Devitt will be celebrated.  A number of priests from different parishes in this Diocese will be present and take art in the service.

Vital Records, Broome (1848) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 15, 1848

Marriages

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Woodruff, Mr. Barney Chambers of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte Parsons of the former place.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. Mr. Arnold, Mr. Isaac Stanley to Miss Maria Craver both of Conklin.

At Lisle [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. John N. Lewis on the 9th inst. Mr. Albert A. Hodskins to Miss Celma Johnson daughter of the Hon. Cyrus Johnson.

 At the same time and place, Mr. Charles P. Jones to Miss Ann M. Johnson, daughter of the Hon. Cyrus Johnson, all of Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, Nov. 29, 1848

Death

At Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst. Mr. Horatio N. Smead formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 41 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, Dec. 6, 1848

News Item

Would be grateful to receive information where he can find his son, named Urial Springstein, aged about 28, who left his home in Windsor, Broome County, N.Y. on the 7th of November inst., deranged and has not since been heared of.  Any person who will return him to the subscriber will receive the thanks of his parents.  Information may be sent to Windsor, P.O., Broome Co. N.Y. Uriah Springstein November 22, 1848.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, Dec. 20, 1848

Marriages

In Waymart, Pa. on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Gorham, Mr. Hiram Wentz of Carbondale, formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], to Miss Electa K. Beatys, daughter of P. Beatys, Esq. of the former place.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. J.P. Worthing and Miss Lydia Tupper, both of this place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] at the Binghamton, Hotel yesterday (Sunday) morning, Elija Chaffee of Orwell, Bradford Co. Pa aged 33 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Saturday last, Frederick Melius aged 56 years.

Another Revolutionary Hero Gone:  On Friday night, Dec. 15, Mr. Wm. Western of Vestal [Broome Co. NY] died, aged 88 years.  Mr. Western was another of those heroes of the Revolution who will soon all have passed away and be known only in the recollection of their descendants, the history of their country and by the rich legacy they have left us.  While we honor the dead of that noble band, let us cherish the living who will soon be gone.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 27, 1848

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Lorenzo Fryer of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Amanda E. Warner of Conklin [Conklin, Broome Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 7, 1858

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 24th, by Rev. Wm. Baldwin, Mr. John Orr to Miss Julia C. Rixard.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Isaiah Scrambling to Miss Sarah Ann Hopkins both of Otego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 27th of June, Emer Adelaide [Bornt] youngest daughter of Hiram Bornt, aged 5 months and 19 days.  So Fades the lovely blooming flower.

Dr. John Bliss of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] was drowned in Schuyler's Lake on Saturday last.  He went to fish in a small boat and was taken with a fit and fell overboard.  His body was found next day and an inquest held by Coroner Edwards.  Dr. B's age was 565 [Rep & Dem.]

A young man named Wallace West was drowned in Steer's Pond in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, while bathing in company with six others.  He was not a very good swimmer and ventured too far, found himself not able to reach the shore and sank within twenty or thirty feet of the shore.  The others stood on the shore but were unable from excitement to render assistance.  Deceased was about 19 years of age.  Chenango Telegraph

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta NY, July 14, 1858

Marriages

Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. S.M. Stone Mr. William Murphy to Miss Julia Barnes both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Also, in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] by the same, on the 4th inst. Mr. Nelson Burnside to Miss Addlia Waldron both of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

We learn that on Friday last, Garrett Quackenbush while engaged in pealing bark near Davenport Center [Delaware Co. NY] was instantly killed by a tree falling across his neck.  The tree in its fall, hit and knocked down a man who was also pealing bark, but he received no serious injury.  We understand that the deceased was marred about a week before his death.

We learn from the Daily Republican of Tuesday, that Mr. Chas. Collins, Sen. an old gentleman residing about five miles southwest of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] started to go after his cow just before the severe storm on Saturday the 3d inst.  The hour of 9 having arrived and Mr. C. not returning, his wife became alarmed and search was made.  About 11 o'clock, he was found lying dead in a shop belonging to a Mr. Wilson, some half a mile from his own house.  It is supposed that when the shower commenced, Mr. Collins hurried forward and entered the shop to be sheltered from the rain and that this unusual exertion caused his death, it being the opinion of Dr. Jefferies, who was called in to see his body, that he died of an affection of the heart.  He was 71 years old.  He was an old resident of this county and highly esteemed by all who knew him.  Binghamton Standard

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 21, 1858

Marriages

In Fergusonville [Delaware Co. N Y] on the 11th inst. by Rev. Mr. Bunger, Mr. James McDongal to Miss Elizabeth Green both of Milford. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Robert Winn to Miss Clarisa Schamerorn both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, July 12th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Calvin Thorn to Miss Emma Parker both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 28, 1858

Marriage

In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] July 22, by the Rev. E.W. Bliss, Mr. J.B. Carpenter of Oswego to Miss Lottie Empy of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].