Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, March 2, 1867

Marriages

PROSSER-CRAYTOR:  In Bolivar [Allegany Co. NY], Feb. 19, by Rev. F. W. Tooke, Mr. Charles N. Prosser to Miss Kittie C. Craytor, both of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

CRAYTON - JONES:  In Bolivar [Allegany Co. NY] Feb. 20, by the same, Mr. Edward H. Crayton to Miss Emma J. Jones, both of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

 UTTER - CARD:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. R.O. Beebe, Mr. William O. Utter of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lettie I. Card of Otselic, Chenango Co.

HUNTINGTON - CAMPBELL:  In San Francisco, Cal. Dec. 25, by Rev. Dr. Scudder, Mr. Harvey S. Huntington to Miss Eusebia N. Campbell, daughter of H.A. Campbell, Esq. of Earlville, Madison Co., N.Y.

DAGUE - REDFIELD:  In Vinton, Iowa, Jan. 29 by Rev. S.C. Freer, Capt. J.B. Dague of Columbus, Ohio, (late Lieut. Commander, U.S.N.), to Miss Rosa Redfield daughter of S.D. Redfield, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

Bridgeport, Madison Co. NY:  On the 126th inst. Mr. S. Allen, merchant of Bridgeport, was married to a lady residing in the town of Constantia [OSwego Co. NY] where they have gone on a bridal tour and from there, we learn they will go to Niagara Falls to spend a week or two before returning home.

Deaths

BROOKS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 25, Hezekiah Brooks aged 66 years.

BUYEA:  In Bennett's Corners [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 23, of heart disease, Mary [Buyea] wife of Moses Buyea, aged 51 years.

SMITH:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 21, William A. Smith aged 24 years and 11 months.

MORSOPN:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18, Mrs. Morson, mother of Reuben Morson, aged 81 years.

LOVETTE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 20 at the residence of J. F. Tansing(?), her father, Mrs. Sophia Lovette.

BROOKS:  We learn, by the way of a subscriber, at Pitcher, Chenango County [NY] that on Saturday evening, the16th ult., a young girl by the name of Kate Brooks, who had been at work in the tavern at Pitcher for several months, was so badly burned by fire from a kerosene lamp that she died the following day.  She was doing some light work by a stand, and leaning back so far that she caught the stand cloth to same herself from falling.  This brought the lamp down upon her chest, which immediately enveloped her in flames.  In this state she dashed into the barroom, where the fire was smothered and extinguished, but not till she was burned so badly as to cause her death as above stated.

WILSON: A man by the name of Elias Wilson was found dead on the north shore of Oneida Lake , at North Bay [Oneida Co. NY], on the 20th ult., under the following circumstances:  The unfortunate man had been working at the glass works at Dunbarton and started on the stormy Tuesday, January 29th to go to Cleveland, Oswego County [NY] at -?- where he had a family.  In traveling through the deep snow and severe storm he became exhausted and froze when within a few rods of the village of North Bay.  He had traveled about eleven miles, his family hearing of his departure from Dunbarton and not arriving at home when expected, they became alarmed about him, and, on making a search, his body was found that morning as above stated.  There was $25 found in his pocket, all the money had had when he left Dunbarton.  A coroner's inquest was held by James Rae, a Justice of the Peace of the town of Vienna, and the verdict of the jury was accorded to the facts above stated.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 11, 1879

Marriage

GREENE - REESE:  At the Baptist church in this village, October 8, 1879, by the bride's uncle, Rev. J.J. Riddell of Wakefield, Mass., assisted by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Rev. John Greene of Waterford, N.Y. [Saratoga Co.] and Miss Annie D. Reese of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

The happiest event of the season occurred last Wednesday, when the Rev. John Greene of Waterford, N.Y. led to the alter Miss Annie D. Reese, daughter of H.G.C. Reese, of this village [Sherburne].  The ceremony was performed in the Baptist church, which was elaborately and tastefully decorated for the occasion.  The pulpit was covered with bouquets, vases of flowers and plants in jars and the walls gracefully hung with wreaths and festooned with evergreens.  Two large crosses of ivy were placed at each end of the desk and on the windowsills were plants in jars.  At the head of each aisle was erected a bridal arch of evergreens and from the eastern arch was suspended "the marriage bell," artistically designed and beautifully wrought.  It attracted much admiration.  It was the work of Mrs. S. Turner, who, we understand, with Miss Minda Williams had charge of the decorations.  At an early hour the audience room was filled to overflowing by the admiring friends of the bride who came to witness the nuptials.

Promptly at four o'clock P.M., the bridal party arrived, and stepping upon the carpet extending from the carriage to the vestibule, were ushered into the church by Messrs. John Powers and William Caulkins.  The bride and bridegroom took their places in front of the pulpit with Miss Lena Colwell as bridesmaid and Mr. Frank Reese as groomsman. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. R.R. Ridall of Wakefield, Mass., an uncle of the bride and fervent prayer was offered by Rev. G.R. Burnside, her pastor, that the future of the twain may be marked with usefulness, pleasantness and prosperity.  At the close of the ceremony the bride was greeted by a large number of pupils from Union School, a large procession of which had arrived too late to witness the ceremony.  In fact, there were hundreds unable to get into the audience room. the bridal party drove immediately to the residence of the bride's parents where a reception was given and a bounteous collation served.

The bride was attired in a plain black dress and appeared with the usual characteristic simplicity and modesty that has made her the favorite of such a large circle of admirers in this vicinity.  Mr. and Mrs. Greene took their departure by the evening train for their new home at Waterford, amid the congratulations and good wishes of a large number of friends who escorted them to the depot to bid them goodbye.

Deaths

Charles W. Webster of Fort Plain [Montgomery Co. NY], formerly editor of the Mohawk Valley Register and for several years postmaster of that village, died on Sunday afternoon last, aged sixty-two years.  He was well known to many in this village, having married Miss Julia Pellet of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], who died thirteen years since.  He was universally respected, and his death is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.  A daughter and three sons survive him.

On Sunday morning, the 28th ult. Mr. George Campbell of Cherry valley [Otsego Co. NY] aged about 75 years, a brother of Judge Campbell, was found dead in his bed.  Mr. Campbell was a farmer and a good citizen.  He retired the evening before in usual health.  Morris Chronicle.

Brookfield, Madison Co. NY:  We learn from a private letter that Malford [Gates] an eight-year-old son of Denio Gates, once of this town, was run over and killed by a streetcar in St. Paul. Minn., Oct. 2d.  He was standing on the front platform and looking back to see another boy, lost his balance and fell holding on with one hand  just enough to swing him round under the car.  Both wheels ran over him.  His neck was broken and he was dead when taken up.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 1, 1879

Death

We regret to learn, as we do on Wednesday morning, of the sudden death at her home in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] of Mrs. Frank H. Dimmick. She was a most estimable lady, beloved by all, and her unexpected death casts a gloom over the community where she was known and appreciated.  Deceased was a sister of George A. Munson, our Smyrna correspondent. [Sara Munson Dimmick, died   28 Oct. 1879, aged 31y, buried Smyrna West Cemetery]

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 8, 1879

Marriages

BENNETT - JOHNSON:  At the residence of the bride's parents on East hill, in Sherburne, [Chenango Co. NY\], Nov. 5, 1879, by Rev. J.C. Shelland, assisted by Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Frank D. Bennett of Brookdale [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Maria Johnson of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

BRYAN - RAY:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] at the F.B. Parsonage, on East hill, Nov. 8th, 1879, by Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Arthur W. Bryan of Sherburne and Miss Minnie Ray of Bridgeville, Delaware.

SPICER - DeMARSE:  At the parsonage of the 2d Hamilton Baptist Church [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 5th, 1879, by Rev. O.D. Taylor, Mr. Hiram H. Spicer and Miss Carrie DeMarse both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego (1821) & Cortland (1849) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 9, 1821

Death

At Terre Haute, near Fort Harris in Indiana, on the 16th ult. Doctor Eleazar Aspinwall formerly of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] aged about 36 years.  The deceased was son-in-law to Mrs. Stewart of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 23, 1821

Death

Died at Nelson [Madison Co. NY] December 18, Eunice Whipple wife of Jeremiah Whipple, Esquire, aged 55.

In the death of this lady, her husband is deprived of an affectionate and truly valuable companion - her children of a tender and singularly faithful mother - and the world of a person of prayer and exemplary piety.

During the most part of her life, Mrs. Whipple was a professed disciple of Christ.  For a considerable time, while this country was only beginning to be settled, she stood in the village of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] where she then resided, almost alone in her masters' vineyard.  Yet solitary as was her condition, and small and feeble as was the number in the vicinity to encourage and to walk with her in the ways of the Lord, she was enabled to witness a good profession and to give convincing evidence to those around her, that she possessed a spirit not natural to this fallen world, even a spirit of meekness, gentleness, forgiveness, patience, long suffering and charity.  She was enabled to keep her heart with such singular diligence, that impropriety in feeling, in word and action was seldom if ever exhibited.   Hers was a mild atmosphere which the tempests of the passion and the thunders of the tongue did not annoy.  If reviled, revile again - if she suffered, she threatened not, but committed herself to him that judgest right - in general to be steadfast, altho' at times she expressed to her confidential friends, doubts respecting the reality of her religion.

In the month of August last, Mrs. Whipple was seized with a disease of the lungs, the paroxisms of which were exceedingly severe.  In several instances she viewed death as indeed at the door and counselled the members of her family accordingly.  Her language to the family in view of the trying hour which was to separate them invariably was "weep not for me" - 'be resigned to the will of God when I shall be taken away."  As the hour of her departure approached, she seemed to ripen fast for heavenly blessedness and glory.  Her attachment to the friends of Christ - to the duty of prayer and to the institutions of religion - though previously ardent, now appeared to be much increased.  The most lively gratitude she expressed to a few Christian friends who held, at her request, a meeting for prayer and religious conference at her house a few weeks before her death.  She expressed at the time a deep and lively sense of the greatness of the privilege which all the followers of Christ may enjoy, of meeting together for prayer and praise, and for speaking to each other of the glorious honor of his majesty and of his wonderful works to the children of men.  Blessed daughter of Zion!  thine ascended spirit now enjoyeth in perfection, that communion with Christ, and fellowship with his redeemer, which thou didst so long and so highly esteem on earth!!

The manner of Mrs. Whipple's death was such as might be expected from her preceding life.  Though prevented, by the nature and degree of her sufferings, from saying much, she expressed unreserved resignation to the will of her heavenly Father, and that she had a sense, which for her was unusual of the glory that was to follow

The funeral was attended by a large concourse of people on the Wednesday after her death, at the Presbyterian church in Cazenovia, where a discourse was delivered on the petition in the prayer of our Saviour, John xvii, 24 - Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, February 8, 1849

Marriages

In Freetown [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. O.M. McDowall.  Mr. James Henry Jacobs of Solon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Salome Northrup of the town of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY].

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 31st ult., Mr. Frederick Conibal of Fabius, Onondaga Co. [NY] to Miss Arvilla Coon of the former place.

Death

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY] on the 30th ult. Alexander M. Turner son of A. Turner of Homer [Cortland Co. Ny] aged 29.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, February 15 1849

Marriage

In New London [Oneida Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. D. Barnum, Mr. Leander Rockwell and Miss Fidelia Lock both of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

Death

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 12th inst of consumption, Miss Mary Ette Withee aged 26 years,

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, February 22, 1849

Deaths

In Scott, on the 25th inst. after an illness of three days, Phebe Eliza Bellows adopted and only daughter of A.B. and S.B Warner, in her eighteenth year.

"A beauteous youth is snatched away / By death's resistless power / Our hearts the mournful tribute pay / In this afflictive hour. 

While pity prompts the rising sigh / O many this truth imprest / With awful power - "I too must die." / Sink deep in every breast.

The voice of this alarming scene / May every heart obey: / Nor be the heavenly warning vain, / Which calls to watch and pray."

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In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], on the 16th inst. Mr. Henry Greene aged 72 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1861 & 1873) & Broome (1874) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 4, 1861

Deaths

In Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 18th inst. Mr. Rupus Shalor in his 99th year.

Elias B. Gardiner of West Burlington in this county [Otsego Co. NY] and member of the Ellsworth Regiment, died last Tuesday, week, at Camp Butterfield, Va.  He died of inflammation of the lungs and was sick two weeks.  He was highly esteemed, a good soldier and a loyal man.  His body was sent to his friends.  Journal

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Lieut G.W. Snyder:  The remains of this gallant young officer were received at Albany [Albany Co. NY] at about six o'clock last Thursday morning.  At eight o'clock they were received by a military escort under command of Col. Fredendall and conveyed to the Capitol, where they lay in state in the Assembly Chamber until noon, during the time they were viewed by his many friends at Albany and the citizens generally.

At about 1 P.M. they were placed in a splendid hearse belonging to Mr. Frisby of Albany and arrived at this place at about 5 P.M.  The body, enclosed in a beautiful metallic case, was removed to the Court house, where for a short time our citizens were permitted to view it.  At this place a large delegation of friends of the deceased, from Cobleskill and Richmondville on horseback mettle hearse and escorted the remains to Cobleskill where a large concourse of citizens had assembled to receive it.

At Gallupville National, Flags were raised, draped in black.  At this village the flags were displayed at half-mast and the arrival and departure of the remains announced by the tolling of our church bells.  At Cobleskill Nation, Flags draped in habiliments of mourning, were raised at half-mast and suspended across the street.  The street was lighted by torches and the bell tolled at the arrival and departure of the procession.

The remains were followed to their final resting place in the family burying ground at Friday noon by a large procession of the friends and fellow townsmen of the deceased.

[Lieut. George W. Snyder, d. Nov. 17, 1861 age 28y; Died at Washington DC, buried Cobleskill Rural Cemetery, Cobleskill, Schoharie Co. NY]

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, April 9, 1873

Marriage

March 26: At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Henry Wallace to Miss Mary Tuller, both of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

March 27: In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] John Clark aged 82 years.

March 7: In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] after a brief illness, Melissa [Clark] wife of Rev. A.L. Clark, of the Wyoming Conference, aged 24 years.

March 20: In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Cynthia T. Coats, aged 62 years, 10 months and 20 days.

March 23: In Chicago, Mrs. A.R. Jordan wife of W.H. Jordan, and daughter of James Brewster of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY]

April 6: In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] of inflammation of the lungs, Calvin Short aged 51 years.

Union News, Union, NY, June 13, 1874

Death

Thomas O'Hara, a resident of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] for the past forty years, died at nine o'clock Tuesday evening.  The Times says, Deceased was highly esteemed by all who had business or friendly intercourse with him, and his loss will be generally regretted.  For several ears past he had suffered from lingering consumption.  He passed away calmy and in the full possession of his       faculties.

Union News, Union, NY, June 27, 1874

Death

In Wurtsboro, Sullivan Co. N.Y., June 20, 1874, Artemeca Gumaer aged 64 years.

Deceased was the mother of Mrs. S.F. Smith of this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] The funeral took place Monday last.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1880)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 29, 1880

Marriage

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th inst. by Rev. L. C....., Willis A. Cook of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Emma J. Ough of the former place.

Deaths

At Westville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 26 of congestion of the brain, Frances M. Saxton aged 22 y'rs.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 11th, Mary C. -?- wife of D.M. -?- in the 31st year of her age.

Near Fort Wayne, Ind. Sunday, Jan. 18 Elizabeth [Cook] wife of Jacob Cook, aged 40 years.  Mrs. C. was a daughter of the late Thomas Pegg(?) of East Springfield, she leaves a husband and six children with many friends to mourn her loss.

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] Thursday Jan. 22 of cerebral disease, Corienne Eugenia Millman [Greene] third child and only daughter of Herman E. and Fannie Hillman Greene and great-grandchild of Dr. M.P. Byran of this place [Cooperstown, Otsego Col. NY] aged one year and sixteen days.

"The weary soul has closed its house of clay, / Has drawn the curtains down and fled away, / From out the pearly gates a whispered call, / A flutter of swift wings - and that was all"

Nathan Clark of Athens, N.Y. [Greene Co.] has been an occasional visitor at the home of his son, Mr. Edward Clark of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], where some of our citizens have met him.  He died at his home in Athens on the 15th inst. in the 93d year of his age.  He was in many respects a remarkable man, for more than 50 years extensively engaged in business, retaining his sound judgment throughout his long life.

News Item

The Elizabeth Bunn Memorial

Our readers will recall the sad death in January 1878 at Wuchang, China of the wife of Dr. Bunn, who went there from Morris in this county [Otsego Co. NY].  In remembrance of her and of her "good works and alms deeds," there has been opened in that city "The Elizabeth Bunn Memorial Hospital for Women and children." A letter from a resident missionary there thus describes the opening ceremonies:

"It was a memorable occasion, that opening service.  Two hundred Chinese Christians took part in it, and uniting in prayer and song, begged that the Great Physician would bless the work undertaken, and praised His name, the Forgiver of all sins and healer of all infirmities.

"Staying after the service for exchange of kindly greetings, many of the people gathered with expressions of great interest around a boy thirteen years of age who was the first patient of the new Hospital.  He had been operated upon but a few days before for cataract in both eyes, which had rendered him blind since infancy. The operation was successful and his eyes being unbandaged, the first public gathering the lad had ever seen was this goodly number of Christians.

"To appreciate how wonderful such an operation may have seemed to these people, one needs to remember that their ignorance of surgery is as complete as that of the man in the Saviour's time, who asserted, probably without contradiction, 'Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.'  Thus, pleasantly though in a very small way, the first Women and Children's Hospital in that part of China was started and from its beginning it has been considered a decided success.

"The hospital was sadly needed at Wuchang.  In China, women receive absolutely no treatment for diseases peculiar to their sex.  In childbirth, the mortality is one half as great as that from typhus fever in Great Britain.  It is well known that a fearful slaughter of the innocents, but of female children only, is cruelly and constantly wrought in all parts of China.  Investigation has shown that it is very common at Wuchang.

"To combat disease and the superstitions which increase ten fold its horrors, to teach the laws of health, to provide for these neglected ones, and to enforce the equal claims of suffering women and men upon benevolent hearts; to do all this for Christ, and as a direct aid to the spread of His gospel, are the aims of this Hospital. By it many will be reminded of her who was made in God's hands the instrument of inviting others to help in this work of love and consolation, undertaken to the honor, love and glory of the Great Physician's name."

Vital Records, Chenango (1846) & Delaware (1835) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 4, 1835

Marriage

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. N.H. Adams, Capt. John Mead of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sophia Griswold of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Monday last, Charles [More] son of Mr. Thom More, aged about 4 years.

On the 29th November last, while on his passage down the Mississippi River, Heman Sticknev Esq. in the 52d year of his age.

For the last thirty years, the subject of this brief notice has resided in Lewis County [NY] in this state.  He left there the latter part of August last, for the purpose of visiting his lands in Virginia, but did not reach his place of destination before he fell a victim to the fevers of the western climate.  Mr. Stickney was an intelligent man, a benevolent and enterprising citizen, and was universally esteemed for his probity of character and uniform kindness of deportment.  The community in which he resided has sustained in his death an irreparable loss and the church of which he was a member, has been deprived of one of its brightest ornaments.

While his orphan daughters mourn the dispensation which has bereft them of the best of fathers, they have the consolation of knowing that many sympathize with them in their affliction, and the assurance that he has exchanged the toils and cares of earth for a crown of glory in the mansions of bliss.  Oneida Whig

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 11, 1835

Marriages

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Torry, Mr. Ethan Mills to Miss Mary Smith all of the above place.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by A.M. Paine, Esq. Mr. Orrin Bill to Miss Lydia Andrews, all of Delhi.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 18, 1835

Marriages

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, Mr. Frederick M. Frayer of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Susan Shaw of the above place.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th ult. by the Rev. E. Osborn, Mr. Cornelius F. Reynolds to Miss Sally Spoor both of Meredith.

Death

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th inst., Mrs. Susan Palmer a native of Hebron, Conn., aged 93 years.  She was the mother of Governor Palmer of Vermont.  It is believed she was a pious follower of Jesus.  May her numerous descendants follow her as she followed Christ.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 25, 1835

Marriage

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by Elder David Mead, Mr. Harvey Griffin to Miss Sarah Ann Lounsberry both of Middletown [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the morning of the 17th inst., of a lingering consumption, Mrs. Phebe [Ogden] wife of Mr. Daniel Ogden in the 69th year of his age.

And on the evening of the `18th, Mr. Daniel Ogden, of paralysis, in about seven hours after being taken, in the seventy-second year of his age.

Thus, these aged and respected persons, having lived togehter form their youth up, are now united in the tomb.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Caroline [St. John] daughter of Cyrus St. John, aged about 1 year. 

Departed this life on Tuesday 27th of Jan. in Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], Mrs. Peggy Akerly, in the 67th year of her age.  Not those only who were nearly related to the deceased will mourn the loss of her society, but a numerous circle of friends, to whom her life has for many years exhibited a pattern of Christian humility, patience, and faithfulness.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mr. Curtis Noble in the 61st year of his age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 30, 1846

Death

General Erastus Root

Findagrave.com memorial #7783254, posted by William Bjornstad

Gen. Erastus Root who died in our city [NYC] on Thursday morning in his 64th year, has played an important part in the political history of our State [NY].  Born in Hebron, Conn. in 1772 he graduated at Dartmouth College, N.H. and devoted some time to school teaching, but studied law and settled at Delhi, then in Otsego now the capital of Delaware county [NY].  In 1798, he was elected to the Assembly of this State to which he was repeatedly re-elected.  He was in politics an ardent discipline of George Clinton and united in the choice of Jefferson Electors of President in 1800.  In 1803 he was elected to Congress from his District and re-elected in 1809, '12, '15 and '31, serving nine years in all.  In 1832, he was chosen Lieut. Governor, but becoming deeply involved in Mr. Van Buren's struggle to carry that Electoral Vote of New York for Crawford in 1824, he was terribly beaten by Gen. Tallmadge in the excited canvas of that year when he was proposed for re-election.  He was never afterward a candidate before the "People of the whole State."

Gen. R. was in Congress when the first United States Bank was refused a charter (1811) and though a vehement Republican, was not heartily satisfied with the course of the majority of his party on that question. Being in Congress in 1816, when Mr. Madison and the Republicans undertook to rebuild the fabric they had so recently torn down, he concurred heartily in the purpose, but the bill being so drawn that half the capital might be paid up in government Stocks of Debts (then considerably below par) he refused to support it, deeming that an unsound basis for banking. The bill passed, however, and no practical evil resulted from the provision he so strongly deprecated.  In 1832, when this bank was before Congress for a recharter, Gen. R. was again a member and for the third time was constrained to oppose his party, being now more convinced than ever of the constitutionality and expediency of a National Bank.  He sustained the recharter, strongly disapproved the Veto and the subsequent removal of the deposits and ceased to act with the party who justified them.  This thew him out of public life until 1839, when he was elected to the Senate by the Whigs of the Third District, having one majority in a poll of some 50,000 votes.  Two others were elected at the same time, but he drew for the longest term of four years, which he served out and has not since been in public life.  But he cherished an active and ardent interest in public affairs to the last and has been one of the most prominent and decided champions of the Anti-Rent cause.

We met him last at Utica [Oneida Co. NY], at the Whig State Convention last September, which he attended to urge the nomination of Hon. Ira Harris for Governor.  He seemed as vigorous in mind and body and as likely to last on at any time since 1840.  His death was very sudden, produced by an inflammation of the kidneys with which he was seized while on his way to visit the family of his son-in-law at Washington City.

Gen. Root was a remarkable man; tall and stout with great physical power and energy; a staunch friend and a good -?-; a ready and effective debater; well informed, confident in his own opinions, frank, zealous and reliable.  Though an ardent and prominent politician for half a century, he was never an intriguer, and we think no man ever accused him of a mean act.  He leaves behind but few who were politicians when he came on the stage of public life, and if he had somewhat outlived his influence, he had also outlived the enmities which Power always incurs.  Peace to his memory.  N.Y. Tribune

Note:  Gen. Erastus Root (d. 24 December 1846) was buried in Delhi's Woodland Cemetery.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, (1846)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 2, 1846

Marriages

In St. Peters Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday the 14th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Foot, Mr. George W. Twiss of Trumansburg [Tompkins Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Griswold of Bainbridge.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, the 2 2d ult., Mr. Cook to Miss Annice Medbury both of that town.

Deaths

In t his town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday the 19th ult., of a Scrofulous disease, Warren Hall aged 74 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th ult., Henry Gorden aged 58 years.

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Our village [Cayuga, Cayuga Co. NY] was alarmed yesterday morning by the rumor that Mr. Gerrit V. Orton, one of our first citizens had been missing since the previous evening and that his hat and handkerchief were found in the raceway of Barber's new factory, in this place.

Upon drawing off the water, the body of Mr. Orton was found in the race, a short distance below the bridge.  It seems that Mr. Orton left the factory at Clarksville, about half past five in the afternoon for his home.  The night was very dark, and he must have fallen from the bridge across the race, the railing of which was partly broken, or walked off a new stone abutment which he might, in the darkness, have mistaken for the pathway to the water and there drowned.

The gloom that this sad event has spread through our community is as universal as was the respect entertained for the deceased.  He stood among us as a citizen and a Christian, without blemish and without reproach, but he has gone, as it were, in a moment.  His family, his wife and children, are crushed in grief by this mysterious dispensation, and while they have the heartfelt sympathies of all in their bereavement, they have also the full assurance that, sudden as the call was, he was ready and has left them for another and a better world.  Cayuga Patriot

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 9, 1846

Marriages

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, the 19th ult. by the Rev. E.G. Corey, Mr. Moses Murdock of Utica, to Miss Lucy Potter of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Tuthill, Mr. V.H. Churchill of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Masterson of Sherburne.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th ult. Mr. William Arnold aged 61 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. of the croup, Francis Ruamah [Wells], daughter of Mathew O. Wells, aged 5 years and 9 months.

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A most distressing accident occurred in Preble [Cortland Co. NY] on Saturday last.  Henry Vanderburgh, a young man 22 years of age, son of Richard Vanderburgh, while driving horses attached to a threshing machine, made an attempt to step off onto the ground, but the machine being unprotected by a platform, his foot slipped between the spoke of the main wheel and the framework below.  The horses, being under motion, the spoke passed over the framework and caught his thigh 3 or 4 inches above the knee in such a manner as to produce what surgeons call a comminuted fracture and lacerating the muscles and blood vessels in a dreadful manner.  The lower end of the upper fragment of bone at the same time protruding thro' the skin on the back part of the limb and cutting off the large vein of the thigh. The space between the spoke and the frame below was not more than an inch.  The horses were not arrested in their course until he had passed over two portions of the framework. The accident occurred soon after 10 o'clock, A.M. and surgical aid was sent for as soon as possible, but owing to the distance from which some of them were called, all the surgeons did not arrive until 3 o'clock, P.M.  By this time he had suffered the loss of much blood, much of which was effused into the cellular tissue and between the muscles of the thigh, distending it enormously.  As soon as a careful examination could be made, the surgeons retired for consultation, which resulted in finding it necessary to amputate the limb as soon as possible for the safety of the life of the patient.  But owing to the hesitancy foo the father of the patient, the surgeons were not allowed to proceed to the operation until 10 o'clock at night, the danger, of course, increasing with each hour of delay.  The amputation was performed by Dr. Green, of this village.  Less than the usual quantity of blood was lost during the operation, and as soon as the dressing could be finished, he was placed in bed, but symptoms of severe depression of the vital powers were observed and every effort made for a successful rally of the vital energies, but to no purpose.  He continued to sink until about 12 o'clock, when he expired.  Could the operation have been performed in season, the chances would have been fair to his recovery.  Had it not been performed, he must inevitably have died.  Cortland Whig

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1846

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. J. Duncan, Mr. Sidney Burlingame to Miss Clorinda E. Barber, all of Norwich.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday morning last, after a long illness, Mr. William Johnson, father of Mr. R.... Johnson, aged 78 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1846

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Lewis Purdy to Miss Louisa Ann King all of Norwich.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 30, 1846

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Jacob Chase of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] to Miss Nancy S. Babcock of the former place.

In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by John Mosher, Esq. Orris Mayhew Esq. of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frank Aylesworth of the former place.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, May 22, 1873

Marriages 

GEER - HUNT:  In Hartford, Ct., May 12, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Mr. Simonson, Mr. A.L. Geer of South Manchester, Ct., formerly of Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co.] and Miss Alice I. Hunt.

HEMINGWAY - MARBLE:  In Cleveland [Oswego Co., NY], May 8, by Rev. M.B. Cummings, Mr. A. George Hemingway and Miss Kate L. Marble, all of Cleveland.

ROBERTS - HOLBROOK:  In King City, Kansas, April 23, by Rev. Mr. Shelley, Mr. Lewis M. Roberts formerly of Ashtabula, O., and Mary [Holbrook], daughter of B.B. Holbrook, formerly of Constantia, N.Y. [Oswego Co.]

Deaths

DARROW:  In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] May 17, Caroline [Darrow] wife of the late George W. Darrow, formerly of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY], aged 57 years.  The remains were brought to West Eaton for interment.

CAMENGA:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] May 18, Mrs. Lodema Camenga widow of the late Daniel Camenga, aged about 60 years.

MOREY:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] April 29, Helen C. Morey, eldest daughter of Alfred Morey, aged 22 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Covington, Georgia, April 25, Walter [Tillotson] only child of Backus and Sarah Tillotson.

BRIGGS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] May 15 of pneumonia, James E. Briggs aged 65 years, 2 months, 13 days.

SIMONS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 2, Dea. Augustus Simons aged 82 years.

JENKINS:  In Aurers, Kane Co. Ill. May 3, Mrs. Kate E. [Jenkins], wife of J.B. Jenkins, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], in the 32d year of her age.

BIGELOW:  In New Hudson, Mich., of typhoid pneumonia, May 2, Harry A. Bigelow formerly of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY], aged 44 years.

LEACH:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] May 9, at the residence of her father, Addie P. Leach aged 22 years, 9 months and 27 days.

COOK:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] May 13 of pneumonia, Mrs. Abby B. [Cook] wife of James S. Cook.

WALTERS:  On Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], May 18, Francis Walters aged 62 years.

CHAPMAN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], May 15, at the residence of her brother-in-law, Warren Rich, Miss Maria Chapman, aged 33 years, 3 months and 9 days.

CURTIS:  In Bouckville [Madison Co. NY], May 16 of cancer, Dr. Oliver Curtis aged 63 years.

MOORE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 20, Mrs. Italia Moore aged 24 years.

DARROW:  Mrs. Darrow, widow of the man of that name who was murdered near the city of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] last fall, died a day or two since, and her remains were brought to West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] for interment. [Caroline M. (Case) Darrow, wife of George Darrow, d. 18 May 1873]

BOLAND:  We are again called upon to chronicle one of those sad events which have become so common as not to be classed with accidents.  James Boland a young man in the employ of the N.Y.C. RR., residing here [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] went to Syracuse on Monday last.  When ready to return, he undertook to get on a freight train while moving and, for some cause, fell, the train passing over one ankle and otherwise injuring him so seriously that he died on Saturday night at about 11:30.  Not far from one year ago, Martin McGraw met a similar fate.  This place has lost one a year for the last five or six years by the same carelessness.  It is strange that with all these examples, young men will still manifest such recklessness in getting on and off trains.

SMITH:  The funeral of the Rev. G.W. Smith was attended at the M.E. Church in this place [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 11th inst., the pastor, Rev. F.J. Whitney, officiating.   The Rev. Judson Davis, of Eaton, Rev. Mr. Moose of Bennett's Corners and Thomas Cornelius, a native preacher of the Oneida Indians, were also in the desk.  A very large concourse of people were present, for the deceased was well known throughout this section, having been born and bred near this place.  He had spent nearly twenty years in the ministry.  Among those the most deeply effected on the solemn occasion were the Oneida Indians, a large number of whom were present to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the remains of him they loved so well.  But unfortunately, so much time was exhausted in the delivery of the sermon that barely time was left for the Indians to sing a verse in their native tongue, take a hurried glance at the corpse and then hasten away for fear of being left behind, for the conveyance that was to take them to the railroad was in waiting before the sermon was closed.

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The Late Hon. Joseph Clark

Hon. Joseph Clark died at his residence at Clarkville, Madison County [NY] on Sunday evening, May 11th, at the ripe old age of 86 years.  Thus, one after another of our honorable landmarks go the way of all the earth and leave a younger generation to follow in their footsteps to imitate where prosperity crowned, and endeavor to avoid stumbling by the experience of the departed where misfortunes have beset their paths.

Judge Clark was a son of Captain Samuel Clark, and was born in Westerly, R.I., October 12th, 1787.  He was a descendant of Joseph Clark, a brother of Rev. John Clark, who procured the charter of Rhode Island from King Charles II, of England in 1663, and his mother, Chloe Maxson Clark, was a descendant of Rev. John Maxon, the first white person born in Rhode Island and one of the earliest ministers to the Seventh-Day Baptist church in America.

When about fifteen years of age, Judge Clark, in company with a brother two years his senior, came to the town of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and started a settlement, purchasing a farm upon which now resides a nephew of the deceased.  For more than sixty years previous to his death, Judge Clark resided in the village of Clarkville, which place derived its name from him.  He always took a lively interest in the welfare of town, county and State matters, to which through life he rendered valuable assistance.  He served in the war of 1812 as lieutenant, held the office of town clerk from 1816 to 1824, and was supervisor for several succeeding years.  He represented his county in the years of 1824, 1828 and 1835 in the Assembly, and four years later he was sent from the old Fifth Senatorial District of the State to the Senate, in which capacity he served through several sessions. From the organization of the post office at his place, he was postmaster to the year of 1841 and was judge of the Court of Common Pleas until 1846, when that court was abolished.

Through life, Judge Clark adhered strictly to Democratic principles and always enjoyed the full confidence of that party, which he faithfully represented while acting in his political capacity.  He was very temperate in his habits and for the last forty years of his life totally avoided all intoxicating beverage.  He was for many years and until death, a member of the First Seventh-Day Baptist Church of Brookfield.  He leaves two sons, Lucius P. Clark of Morrisville and O.P.G. Clark, who resides in Rhode Island, also, three daughters.  

None can linger over the tomb of the departed without being inspired to deeds of usefulness and to a belief that life, despite its clouds of adversity, need not be altogether a failure in whatsoever sphere we may be called upon to act.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1880 & 1891)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 22, 1880

The Late Mrs. Chester A. Arthur

We mentioned the serious illness of this accomplished and highly esteemed lady in our issue of last week, news of which had just reached this village, where she was so well known and greatly loved by a large circle of friends.  She had died on the night of the 12th, after an illness of only three or four days, from the effects of a sudden cold.  Mrs. Arthur was the daughter of Captain William L. Herndon of the United States Navy, who perished with the Central America in 1857, he being in command of the vessel.  She was born at Fredericksburg, Va.  She was married to General Arthur in 1859, and her home had since that date been in New York.  Most of her summers were spent in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].  A lady of many attractions of person and manner, a cultivated mind and a kind heart, a ready hand for charitable objects, often lending a voice of surpassing sweetness and cultivation in song, she endeared herself to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.  Here, as elsewhere, she will be greatly missed in society.

Funeral services were held in New York on Wednesday and the remains brought to Albany [Albany Co. NY] for burial.  Mr. Loomis L. White and a large number of other friends accompanied General Arthur to that city, where they were met by Governor Cornell, a committee of Members of the Assembly and many Albany friends. That body adjourned at an early hour to allow of the attendance at the funeral of its members.  She was worthy of all these honors and testimonials of esteem.  In the highest sense of the word, she was a lady.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 25, 1891

Marriages

Editor Hart and Miss Florence Brown were married at the residence of the Rev. G.P. Turnull, Monday evening.  The bride is a sister of Miss L. Mae Brown, preceptress of Unadilla Academy [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY].  Editorial congratulations are extended.  Oneonta Star

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LOOMIS - TINGLEY:  On Thursday evening, June 16th, occurred one of the most brilliant social events that has taken place in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] for many years, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Rosa Bell Tingley and Mr. Daniel Hanford Loomis, two of Unadilla's most popular young people. The marriage ceremony was performed at St. Matthew's church by the rector, Rev. Dr. Parke and the edifice was crowded to its utmost capacity by the many friends of the happy couple present upon the joyous occasion.

Promptly at 8:30 o'clock Miss Clara E. Woodruff rendered Lohengrin's wedding march and the maid of honor, Miss Minerva Hayes and the bridesmaids, the misses Mills of Binghamton, Miss Allen of New York City, and Miss Shepherd of Washington, came down the aisle from the vestry and met the bridal party at the inner portals of the church, where the bridal procession was formed.  First came the ushers, Messrs. Henry Palmer of Albany, Fred Bailey, Henry E. Jennigns and F.M. Sujllivan.  Following came the Maid of Honor, Miss Hayes.  She was arrayed in while tulle and wore a wreath of daisies, carrying a bouquet of the same kind of flowers in her hands.  Next came the bridesmaids, locked together by a chain of yellow and white ribbons descending from the wrists. The bride, accompanied by her mother, followed.  The bride's dress was of white faille Francaise, en train, with veil. She wore no ornaments except a diamond pin at the throat. Arriving at the chancel, where the groom, attended by his best man, Mr. L.M. Cowles, stood waiting for his bride, the bridesmaids and ushers took their position upon either side of the chancel and the marriage was solemnized by the beautiful Episcopal service from a white prayer book presented to the bride by Miss Shepherd of Washington, D.C.  The mother performed the touching ceremony of giving the bride away. 

After the ceremony, which was conducted with great dignity, composure and solemnity, the wedded pair leading the bridal procession, marched down the aisle to the inspirating Mendelsohn march to their carriage at the door, where they were driven to their home to receive the customary congratulations.

The Unadilla House never presented a more brilliant appearance. The reception rooms were all festooned and tastily decorated throughout.  Nearly three hundred guests were assembled to lend splendor to the occasion.

Dickinson-Beman's orchestra of Binghamton discoursed sweet music, and all went merry until a late hour.

Sumptuous refreshments were served by Mrs. Meehan, a caterer from Binghamton.

As the guests retired, all expressed their wishes that the married life of Mr.  and Mrs. Loomis would be one of immeasurable happiness.

The wedding gifts were noticeable for their great number and value and betokened the interest and high esteem in which the bride and groom are held.  Expressive of sincere regard they must prove a source of interest and deep gratification to both.

At about 2 o'clock a.m. the happy pair were driven to the depot to start on their honeymoon. They were showered with rice, and the customary old slipper was thrown after them. they will be absent about ten days and will visit Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Syracuse and Binghamton before their return.

Space will not permit an enumeration of those who attended.  Guests from out of town were present from Washington, D.C., New York City, Binghamton, Oneonta, Albany, Scranton, Pa., Willimantic, Conn., Foster, Pa., Factoryville, Waverley, Penn., Sidney, Otego, Syracuse and other places.

Death

Mr. LeRoy Fuller a veteran and pensioner of the civil war, died at his home in this village, Monday, June 22, at about 10 o'clock, p.m.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. B.P. Ripley officiating.  The remains were taken to Evergreen Hill Cemetery for interment. The deceased leaves a wife and one daughter.

Vital Records, Otsego (1822), Madison (1823), & Broome (1837) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 3, 1822

Marriages

In this town on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Quinlan, Mr. Franklin Eldredge of Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] son of Barnabas Eldredge, Esq. to Miss Eliza Van Dyke eldest daughter of Mr. John Van Dyke of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. George Chrysler son of Mr. Mathias Chrysler to Miss Sally Low daughter of Mr. Peter Low, all of the former place.

In Colchester, Connecticut, Doct. Simeon Marsey of Canajoharie, Montgomery Co. [NY] to Miss Sarah Otis daughter of Deacon John T. Otis, of the former place.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 30, 1823

Marriage

On the 22sd inst. by the Rev. John Brown, Mr. Samuel White of Madison [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Fidelia Cooley of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

When Reason take Love's willing hand, / And Hymen joins the sacred band, / Then, only then, the price we give, / For which the wise may wish to live.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 27, 1823

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. John Brown, Mr. Otis Murdock to Miss Harriet Dutton.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 20, 1823

Deaths

In Charleston, S.C. on the 28th ult. where he had gone for the benefit of his health, the Hon. William W. Van Ness for many years one of the judges of the supreme court of this state [NY].

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Nathan Williams aged 26.

On Tuesday last, Mr. Dalvid Arnold.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 27, 1823

Half Cent Reward

Ran away from the subscriber the 25th inst., an indented apprentice girl by the name of Eliza Ann Williams, fourteen years of age.  All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting her on my account as I will pay no debts of her contracting.  Joseph White, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 26th, 1823.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 5, 1837

Death

Died at New Orleans on the 13th ult. Mr. William Wallace Whitney, son of Gen. Joshua Whitney, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 27 years.  The deceased was for many  years afflicted by a pulmonary complaint, which induced him to spend most of his time in southern climates.  Since his marriage with the daughter of the late Daniel Clark, of New Orleans, he has-been assiduously engaged in prosecuting her claims to the immense estate left by her father.  He was so engaged at the time of his last and fatal sickness by the yellow fever.

Mr. Whitney, at an early period of his life, gave promise of superior moral and intellectual attainments, and, although his progress was greatly checked by disease, he nevertheless acquired such a fund of general and useful information as well fitted him for all the duties and associations of refined life.  He moreover possessed in a high degree those manly and social virtues which secured to him the respect of strangers and endeared him to his friends.  Few of any age have left this world more faultless than the subject of this imperfect tribute, and the memory of his virtues will long be cherished in the place of his nativity.  He has left an amiable widow and two interesting children, now in New Orleans, who will receive, in a peculiar degree, the sympathies of a numerous circle of relatives and friends.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 19, 1837

Deaths

Died in the town of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, of consumption, Mr. Lucius D. Russ aged 17 years and 7 months.

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The death of Mr. William W. Whitney, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] is thus noticed in the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin:

"He was born in the year 1810 in Broome County in the State of New York, and was the son of Gen. Joshua Whitney, of Binghamton in that State [NY].  He has left a bereaved wife and two children to mourn an irreparable loss. The deceased came to this city about three years ago, for the purpose of prosecuting the claim of his wife, as the legal heir of the late Daniel Clarke, to a very large estate; to recover which a suit in now pending here in the United States District Court.

He was preparing to leave the city for the purpose of returning to New York; but -

"Death rides on every passing breeze, / He lurks in every flower, / Each season has its own disease, / Its peril every hour."

The most regular and exemplary habits have marked his sojourn in this city, and though he mingled but little in society or the busy scenes of life, yet it may afford some consolation to his absent friends to know that notwithstanding he sleeps among strangers, the mildness of his disposition and suavity of manners had won for him many friends who mourn his premature fate, and in whose memory he will long live.  The subject of this notice, as a son and a brother, was all the relation required - as a husband, affectionate and tender - as a father, kind and indulgent - as a friend, ardent and sincere.

He possessed the finest natural endowments and received all the advantages of an early education.  He cherished the utmost philanthropy, and his greatest ambition was to do good.  From these qualities, his family and friends had treasured in their bosoms, the most sanguine hopes of his rising worth and usefulness.  To commemorate the virtues of the dead is a duty which we owe not only to them, but to the living, and this we can only do by recording the amiable qualities of those who have descended to the tomb, not only as an example to those who survive but as a gratification to the friends and relatives of departed worth.  Actuated by a desire to perform the last sacred attachment, the writer feels a gloomy pleasure in attempting to call to mind those engaging features of character which bound together, in ties of friendship and love, hearts which have only been separated for a time, by the relentless hand of death.  If the friends of the deceased mourn, it is not without hope for they believe they shall be united to him again in regions of unalloyed felicity, the animating hope of this life and the glorious promise of the next."

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 26, 1837

Deaths

Died in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Monday morning last, Mr. Albert Orser aged about 42 years.

At Sherman, St. Joseph's County, Michigan, on the 10th inst. Mr. James McKinney Postmaster at that place and formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1807 & 1821)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, January 8, 1807

Death

Died, in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Richard Edwards, Esq.  of an asthmatic disorder, having been a member of the ancient and honorable society of Free and Accepted Masons, and having held a military commission, he was interred on Saturday last with Masonic and military honors.  He has left an amiable widow and a number of young children to bemoan their loss. This is the third death in this place of the heads of families, in the course of 26 days.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, January 22, 1806

Deaths

Died at Lexington, Ken. on the 24th ult. of an affection of the stomach, the Hon. John Breckenridge, Attorney General of the United States.

In the gaol of the city of Albany [Albany County, NY] on the 5th instant, Robert Johnson the person committed for attempting to rob Mr. Pye on the Flatts.  He died of the wound that he received in the affray.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 5, 1807

For Sale

A black woman, who understands all kinds of work in the country house and kitchen, is capable and willing, has no bad qualities, is about 29 years of age.  For terms, which will be reasonable and other particulars, enquire of the Printer.  March 4,1807.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 12, 1807

Death

On Tuesday evening last, Mrs. Ama Clark consort of Captain Jerome Clark of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] after a distressing illness of about two months, leaving a bereaved consort and a family of promising children to bemoan the loss of a kind partner and an affectionate parent.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Lydia [Houghton] has eloped from my bed and board and has behaved herself in a lewd and indecent manner and has likewise run me in debt to my damage without my knowledge; this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Asa Houghton.  Worcester, March 4,1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 19, 1807

Deaths

At Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] in this county, on the 14th instant, Isaac Nash Esquire, universally respected and beloved. Being a member of Otsego lodge, he was interred on Monday with masonic honors, attended by a very large collection of real mourners.  He has left an amiable relict and a number of orphan children to bewail the loss of an affectionate partner and parent.  The loss to the neighborhood and county is heavy and deplorable.  He was in the prime of life and had converted a portion of the wilderness into fertile fields, rich meadows, and fruitful orchards and content and competence had untied to reward his industry, when he was snatched from the increasing enjoyment of life, by a fever of short continuance.

"Mourn ye young gardens, ye unfinish'd gates, / To green inc'osures, and ye growing sweets / Lament, for ye his kindness, cares have known, / And witness'd oft his studious walks alone."

"Ye gentlest ministers of Fate, / Attend his relics where he lies, / And bid the softest slumbers wait, / With silken cords to bind his eyes."

In the settlement called Stewarts Patent, in this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] the 15th instant, Mrs. Abigail Harris, consort of Mr. Asa Harris, after nine days illness, leaving suddenly, an inconsolable partner and a number of adopted children, to whom she was affectionately attached to lament her loss.  Her maiden name was Davenport from Coventry, Conn.  She was the third wife of the bereaved Mr. Harris, and thro' life sustained the character of an amiable companion, a good neighbor, a sincere Christian and lately an affectionate wife and an excellent adopted mother.

"Sweet soul we leave thee to thy rest, / Enjoy thy Jesus and thy God / Till we, from bands of clay releas'd, / Spring out and climb the shining road."

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, march 26, 1807

Marriage

In Stroud (England) Mr. Samuel Holder aged 70 to Mrs. Wildly, aged 26.  The old gentleman, having lost both his legs many years since, was conveyed to and from the church on the shoulders of a friend who was occasionally relieved by the willing efforts of the affectionate and blooming bride.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 2, 1821

Marriages

On the 14th inst. at the house of Mr. James Young, near the Seneca village on the Buffalo reservation [Erie Co. NY], by the Rev. Stephen N. Rowan, president of the New York missionary society, Thomas Armstrong, interpreter to the Seneca mission to Rebecca Hempferman.

Also, by the same person, at the same time and place, Jonathan Jacket, youngest son of the celebrated chief, Red Jacket to Yeeh-ah-weeh, a young woman from Cattaraugus.  

The Rev. Paschal N. Strong, corresponding secretary of the New York missionary society, being present, concluded the solemnization by prayer.

Thomas Armstrong and Rebecca Hempferman are both whites who were taken by the Senecas at the close of the revolutionary war, from their cradles, and are identified with the Indians by their language and their habits.  The other parties are native Senecas.

This is the first occasion in which marriage has been solemnized in thie tribe according to the Christian institution, and it is hoped this will be an example for their future imitation, as the rites were solemnized int he presence of with the approbation of a number of the principle chiefs and warriors in the nation.  Geneva Gazette

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 13, 1879

Deaths

BLACKMAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 3d, Mr. George Blackman aged 46 years.

BACON:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], July 28th, Caroline [Bacon] wife of Charles Bacon, aged 30 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 27, 1879

Births

Jay Foote, congratulations, twins, a boy and a girl.  As well as could be expected.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 4, 1879

Marriage

WHITE - STUART:  At the home of the bride, in Earlville [Madison Co. NY] October 1st, 1879, by Rev. J.L. Short, Homer H. White, M.D. and Miss M. Louise Stuart, both of Earlville.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 9, 1879

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 24th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. George Lyon of West Coentry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Myra Doolittle of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Miss Emily Champlin aged 41 years.

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 12 th, Mr. Levi Reedi aged 33 years.

In Center Village [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 26th, Philo B. [Vromen] of Nineveh [Broome Co. NY], aged 1 year and 3 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 30th, Mr. Alvey Rathbone aged 56 years.

Mrs. Lyman Bartlett has just learned through a sister in Iowa, of the death of a brother-in-law, in Wisconsin, last April, Mr. Robert Burroughs, a former resident of this town [Greene Chenango Co. NY], and son of Mr. Joseph Burroughs, in his 68th year.  Mr. Burroughs was a brother of William L. Burroughs of Page Brook [Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 31, 1879

WHITE - WATROUS:  Oct. 27, 1879, at the M.E. Parsonage by Rev. A.F. Harding, Mr. Arthur G. White and Miss Agnes B. Watrous both of Windsor, NY [Broome Co.]

WASSON - MUDGE:  At M.J. Mudge's Oct. 29, by Rev. W.H. Sawtelle, Mr. O.D.  Wasson to Miss A. Belle Mudge all of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].

Deaths

WARNER:  Bealy Warner in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Monday Oct. 27, aged 91 years.

SMITH:  Barbourville Delaware Co. NY:  Hezekiah Smith has lost his child about 10 months old; Funeral services held tomorrow at China [Delaware Co. NY].

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Among our death notices will be found an obituary of William B. Johnstone, brother of Samuel B. Johnstone of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].

William B. Johnstone

Killed, at San Rafael, California, October 10th, 1879, by a fall from his wagon, William B. Johnstone, general agent for the Pacific coast of the London and Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company.

This announcement of the sudden termination of an upright, useful and benevolent life, will carry sorrow to the hearts of many friends.  Mr. Johnstone was the youngest son of the late Judge John Johnstone of Bellfield Manor, Hyde Park, Dutchess County, N.Y.

Born to wealth, he was early in life through the vicissitudes of fortune, thrown upon his own resources.  he made no complaint but by unflinching industry and fidelity to every trust, he won his way to comfort and distinction.

In an age of insincerity, he was always truthful.  In an age of fraud, he was scrupulously honest.  His [unreadable] times to out what to the common eye seemed an almost ideal construction upon his duties to the company he served.

A firm believer in the Christian faith and a regular worshipper in the sanctuary, a devote man in his family, a tender husband, a loving brother, whose love went forth not in words alone, but in such constant and long continued acts of liberality as made it impossible for him to lay up much treasure on earth.  He has gone and the world to many will seem less bright from the loss of his cheerful presence, and poorer for want of his good example.  The Churchman

Vital Records, Otsego (1861) & Madison (1867) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 27, 1861

Marriages

In Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. Mr. Buell, Mr. Amos E. Peck of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Kate Youngs of Jefferson.

Oct. 1st by Rev. J.J. Miller, Mr. Irvin D. Sewell to Miss Annette A. Nearing both of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 8th, by Rev. A. Martin, Mr. Joshua Devoll of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive Lettis of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, Nov. 19th by the same, Mr. Zephania Eckerson to Miss Malvina Sherman all of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY\].

Also, Nov. 12th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert D. Chase to Miss Mary E. Gardner both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY]

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Rev. Charles W. Tomlinson, Mr. Melville G. Hubbell to Mrs. Laura L. Stowell.

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6th, by Rev. O.S. Crain, Mr. Hiram Barrett to Miss Calphurnia Wilbur both of Burlington, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same place, by the same, Nov. 7th, Mr. James Metcalf of Unadilla [Otsego Co.; NY] with Miss Alvina A. Smith of Guilford, N.Y.

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mrs. Adelia G. [Smith] wife of Mr. Austin Smith, aged 45 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mrs. Rosanna G. [Janes] wife of Nelson Janes, aged 43 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Noel Gardner aged 79 years.

In Wantoma, Wis., Nov. 5th, of lung fever, Mrs. Prudence Webb wife of William Webb aged 62 years, formerly of Unadilla, Otsego Co. [NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. of typhoid fever, Miss Emeline Spencer aged 27 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th inst. Edgar C. [Wedderspoon] son of James and Elizabeth Wedderspoon, aged 2 years, 6 months.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, February 23, 1867

Marriages

TANNER - TYLER:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 12 by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Horace G. Tanner of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ximenia Tyler of Peterboro.

FARRANCE - PARKHURST:  In Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY] by Rev. E.H. Bonner, Mr. William Farrance to Miss Jennie Parkhurst both of Vernon Centre.

SHARP - SMITH:  In West Eaton Co. NY] Feb. 16, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Eugene Sharp to Miss Ella Smith both of Pierceville [Madison Co. NY].

TORREY - BROOKS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 6, by Rev. L. V. Ismond, Mr. Norman W. Torrey to Miss Helen A. Brooks both of Earlville.

CHASE- ESTES:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 6, by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Mr. Hamilton Chase to Miss Emma Estes, both of Delphi [Madison Co. NY].

LEONARDSON - MILLER: in Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 7, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Jesse Leonardson to Miss Calista Miller both of Lenox [Madison Co. NY].

HOFFMAN - BEEBE:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 12 by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. Jerome Hoffman of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Netta Beebe of Lenox.

BURDICK - REYNOLDS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 13, by Rev. T. Fisher, Mr. Alonzo Burdick to Miss Charity S. Reynolds both of DeRuyter.

SHARP-HOWE:  In Delphi [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 14, by Rev. J.P. Smith, Mr. Elbert Sharp to Miss Aurelia Howe both of Delphi.

SCOTT - WEDGE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 17, by Rev. S. Carver, Mr. M. Burt Scott to Miss Alice E. Wedge both of DeRuyter. 

HUNT - WOOD:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 12, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Norman D. Hunt of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sarah A. Wood of Georgetown.

STOWELL - FERGUSON: In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 14, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Henry C. Stowell to Miss Emma Ferguson both of New Woodstock.

LOCKHART - SYKES:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 20, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Medbury Lockhart to Miss Nancy L. Sykes all of Lenox.

SHERMAN - SYKES:  At the same time and place, by the same, Hon. Asa S. Sherman to Miss Hattie Sykes, both of Durhamville, Oneida Co. [NY].

Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  The crowning ceremonies in a social way came off at the hospitable mansion of George Benedict on Monday evening last, in the shape of a linen wedding, or a reminder that twenty years had flown since they were joined in hymen's band.  and with right good cheer was it celebrated by friends from every point of the compass, with a good sprinkling from those who live within the sound of our new "church going bell."  The "bride and bridegroom," with their "olive plants," received their guests most graciously, but all that was said and done and sung, lo! all the books that your chronicler has written could not contain them!  So let it suffice to say that it was a good and precious season and will not soon be forgotten.  May they live to see the return of fifty-five more such natal days and then be decked with diamonds (acquired by a well-directed life in deeds of charity) await to be bidden, "Come up higher!" The amount of linen presents received are estimated to be worth about $200.

Deaths

DANFORTH:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 4, of consumption, Jennie [Danforth wife of Silas Danforth, aged 28 years.

PARDOE:  In Eaton Village [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 4, Hester Ann [Pardoe] wife of Capt. Pardoe, aged 80 years.  She fell asleep in the hope of a blessed immortality.

ROTNOUR:  Near Oneida Lake [NY] Jan. 17 of consumption, George Rotnour in the 28th year of his age.

CONE:  In Oil City, Pa., Feb. 15, Belinda S. [Cone] wife of Andrew Cone and eldest daughter of Calvin Morse of Eaton [Madison Co. NY], aged 43 years.

CURTIS:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], Gertrude [Curtis] only child of Alonzo Curtis in the 6th year of her age.

Vital Records, Otsego (1880) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 22, 1880

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 10th 1880, by Rev. Ellery R. Peck, Mr. Charles Franklin Race of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Smith of Cooperstown.

On the 16th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Lord at the house of the bride's father, Mr. Walter A. Renwick of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie Wells, youngest daughter of Stephen Wells of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] January 1st, by Rev. F.J. Parry Frederick Withey to Miss Ella Bailey.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] January 16th, 1880, at the house of the bride's parents, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, WilliwR. Hatcher to Addie C. Matterson both of Exeter.

Deaths

In Sardinia, N.Y. [Erie Co.] March 22d, 1879, Mary [Weaver] wife of the late Olney Weaver, aged 83 years, 4 months and 23 days.

In Great Valley, N.Y. [Cattaraugus Co.], Nov. 2d 1879, Zilpha Weaver [Church] wife of Mark Church, aged 50 years 6 months and 11 days.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 7th, Mrs. Mariette Price in her 27th year

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 7th, Hannah [Peeso] wife of Theodore Peeso, in her 83d year.

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 17 of scarlet fever, Addie [Davidson] only child of Frank and Fannie C. Davidson and only grandchild of Benajah Comstock, aged 10 years and 1 month.

Thus, at the opening of the new year has a pall of sorrow settled upon the bright and happy home where so recently Addie was the light and joy - now left childless and chill.  With sunshine in her face and gladness in her voice, she was like a butterfly, looking in daily upon Uncle and Grandpa on her way to school, leaving behind her a breath of summer all the day.  But just one weary week of suffering came.  Human skill and love were powerless to hold her, and her affectionate spirit was carried to the palace of angels and God.  Loving and gentle herself, she was loved by all.  she loved her Sabbath schools. they are mourners today. But while the problem of her death is unsolved by us, we think we hear her calling "This way, father, mother, friends, I am waiting for you."

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At a regular meeting of Farmers Lodge No. 553, F.&A.M. held in their lodge room in West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 14, A.L. 6550, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to summon our worthy and much respected brother, Past Master E.W. Hall, from his labors on earth to everlasting refreshments in his Celestial Lodge above, therefore

Resolved, that in the death of Brother Hall this Lodge loses one of its best and most respected members, the community a good and useful citizen and neighbor, the family a kind husband and father.

Resolved, That this Lodge tender to the family and friends their heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement and would commend them to look to Him who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb and who has promised to be a Father to the fatherless and the widow's God for consolation in this hour of trial.

Resolved that the lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days and these resolutions be published in the Freeman's Journal, the Otsego Republican and New Berlin Gazette.

Committee: Sol C. St. John, Lewis Spencer, William Talbot 

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 18, 1879

Marriages

BROWN - ROGERS:  At the bride's home, Sept. 9th by Rev. B. C...ch, Mr. William Adin Brown, Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Ida M. Rogers of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

FINKLE - RULAND:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th by Rev. N.J. Havley, Mr. Stephen D. Finkle of Argusville, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.] to Miss Hattie V. Ruland of Afton.

FOSTER - TERRY:  In Freetown, Cortland Co. [NY], August 20th, by Rev. O.M. Martin, Mr. John R. Foster of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Terry of Freetown.

Deaths

POPE:  At the residence of his son-in-law, Calvin S. Edwards, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday morning Sept. 15, Mr. Abraham Pope, aged 85 years.

PAGE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Mr. John Page aged 75 years.

NASH:  In DeRuyter (Madison Co. NY] Sept. 6th, Miss Anna T. N ash, aged 33 years.

WOODS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 4th, Mr. Adelbert Woods aged 25 years.

EDGERTON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] August 20th, Mrs. Maria L. Edgerton aged 57 years.

HARRIS:  In Sherburne [Chenanog Co. NY] sept. 11th, Mr. Dexter Harris.

News Item

George Evans of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], an account of whose shooting an old gentleman named Corydon Shapley, while fooling with a pistol in a hop yard near Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on Monday of last week, we published in our last, was on Wednesday committed to jail in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to await the action of the Grand Jury, under the following verdict of the Coroner's jury:

"That the deceased came to his death from a pistol shot wound inflicted by George Evans, while pointing a pistol at deceased in an unlawful manner, but without premeditation or design to do harm, and that the said Evans is guilty of manslaughter in the first degree."

Elmore Sharpe, Esq. of this village [Norwich] acted as counsel for the prisoner, and a gentleman of this town went opt Hamilton to become his bail.  But Judge Kennedy refused to receive bail, without first consulting with the District Attorney to see what the people claimed the offence was against the prisoner, and as Mr. Smith, the District Attorney, was that day away from home, he would await his return.

Evans is well known in this vicinity, having been somewhat conspicuous as a greenback advocate during the past year.  His character, so far as we know, is good, and his friends regret the unfortunate situation in which his folly has placed him.