Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 7, 1821
Deaths
Died at New York, Sarah Hoffman, widow of the late Nicholas Hoffman, aged 79 years. the last moments of this excellent lady were in unison with her whole life, full of peace and full of hope. A life spent in the practice of virtue could not fail to give that consolation, "that peace which the world cannot give," to buoy above the fear of death and to inspire her with "a sure and certain hope of a joyful resurrection." I saw her when death had thrown his grapplings. She felt his force, but her baroque was anchored on the rock of ages and she rode secure.
"Her ruling passion was indeed strong in death." The poor orphans of the Asylum and their kind and benevolent protectors was a theme she was never tired of; take in all, said the dying President; rescue all you can, from the misery and vice which is too frequently the lot of the poor and unprotected female; make no distinction of sect or faith; "pluck them as brands from the burning." I spoke of the good fight she had fought, the race she had run, and the victor's crown that awaited her. I rely, said Mrs. Hoffman, my full and only reliance is on the atonement made for my sins, by the Redeemer!
In the dread hour of death, with children and friends weeping around, when every chord which binds us to earth is breaking asunder, and the sweet light of Heaven about to be exchanged for darkness, "cold oblivion and to rot." Oh sir, it must be worth worlds to have an hope, a belief, a full reliance such as this! And foul befall the cruel hand that would snatch away the pillow on which the dying Christian rests. A friend to religion and virtue - N.Y. Evening Post.
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At Fairhaven, Conn. on the 8th inst. Mrs. Swift wife of E. Swift, Esq. Her disease a lingering consumption. The tenor of her life was consonant with the religion she professed, and her last hours were sweetened with the joyful hope of a glorious immortality. By her death society has lost an ornament, and the church of Christ an active, useful and distinguished member.
At Hartford, Ct. last Sunday morning, Miss Mary Caldwell daughter of John Caldwell, Esq. aged 33 years. Four week's since we announced the death of Mrs. Colt, a sister of her whose death we now lament. This daughter is the last of fourteen children whom a fond and affectionate father has followed to their graves. Although the afflicted parent must feel in those instances all the consolation which arises from the words of inspiration. "Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord." Still a sympathizing public must drop a tear with an afflicted family which has so severely tasted of the cup of affliction. "Pity us, O our friends, for the hand of God hath touched us." N.Y. Spect.
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry, Valley, NY, August 14, 1821
Marriages
In the seventh Day Baptist Church in Brookfield, Madison County [NY\] on the 14th ult by the Rev. Henry Clarke, Doct. Henry Clarke of Plainfield, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Lucy Clarke, daughter of Henry Clarke, Jun. Esq. of the former place.
At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Andrew Oliver, Mr. Joner(?) Wilson of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rachel Ferguson daughter of Mr. John Ferguson of the former place.
Deaths
On the 4th day of August inst. at his residence in Western [Oneida Co. NY], Gen. William Floyd in the eighty-ninth year of his age.
Thus another patriot of the Revolution is gone! He was one of the remaining four to wit. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carrol & William Floyd, who signed the declaration of independence. Gen. Floyd, being early engaged in opposing the encroachments of Great Britan upon our rights and liberty and ardently active in promoting the happiness and independence of his country, was chosen a delegate from the county of Suffolk in the state of New York to a congress of the colonies of North America held at Philadelphia on the 15th of September 1774, of which he remained a member until nearly the close of the Revolution.
On that memorable and trying day, the 4th of July 1776 when the independence of America was declared, while the British were upon his estates, and giving him foretaste of the destruction that awaited him, and all those who were pledging their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor in support of that eventful project should it fail, we find him enrolling his name among those of the patriots who were willing to risk all that was personal f or the freedom of their country.
After the close of the struggle and having passed the most active years of his life in various public situations, always enjoying the confidence and affection of his fellow citizens, he left his estate in Suffolk and at the age of about sixty, as if in the vigor of his years, took up his residence in the then wilderness, now the cultivated valley of Western, in the county of Oneida [NY] where he has passed the remainder of his days in retirement, retaining his usual relish for social enjoyments, his love of friends, his strength of memory, &c. all the faculties of his mind. His health was generally good, so that he attended to the ordinary cares and employments of rural life. At last, an attack upon the breast caused him suddenly to sink into the arms of death, with very little pain of body and great serenity of mind.
He has left an aged and worthy widow, also children and grandchildren, & many relatives & friends to feel his loss. His fellow citizens and neighbors, who have for many years enjoyed the friendship and advice of a venerable patriot, will long hold him in affectionate remembrance, and his country will embalm his deeds and his character among those who have bestowed lasting blessings on mankind. Utica Sentinel
Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 5, 1891
Marriage
VANCOTT - LEWIS: At the M.E. church at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 25th, in the presence of about 90 invited guests, Mr. Fred E. VanCott and Miss Nettie Adean Lewis were united in marriage at 5 p.m. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Dr. Truman, while two of the ushers entered, followed by Miss Marcia Curtis and William Copley and the bride and groom who marched to the center of an evergreen arch in front of the pulpit. Rev. G.H. Prentice, of Gilbertsville, performed the marriage ceremony. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. William Burnside. The company then repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Lewis, where the bride and groom received the hearty congratulations of their many friends. After the reception, the bride and groom took the 7:23 train in a shower of rice, for a tour through western New York. They have the best wishes of their many friends. They had many very valuable presents. Mr. Van Cott is one of Unadilla's most enterprising young men and Miss Lewis is a very exemplary young lady of Wells Bridge. There were guests present from Preston, Guilford, Sidney, Gilbertsville, Otego and Oneonta. there were also presents sent form Washington D.C. and Battle Creek, Mich. The ushers of the occasion were Messers. Will Curtis, Clinton Foster, Jesse Foot and Charles Sisson. Rural Timber
Death
Aurelia Lintner Danforth wife of ex-Judge Peter S. Danforth, and mother of State Treasurer Danforth, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] died at her home in Middleburg [Schoharie Co. NY] on March 1st.
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