McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 23, 1847
Death
At East Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mr. Benjamin Goff aged 63 years.
McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 30, 1847
Deaths
On the 23d Nov. at Babcock's Grove, Dupage Co. Ill., Mr. Cortland R. Dodge aged 39 yrs, formerly of Cortlandville, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].
Mr. Dodge was taken with the congestive fever, which abated, and hopes were entertained of his speedy recovery, when the Typhus fever set in, and after an illness of two weeks, expired in the hope of a blessed immortality.
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 13, 1861
Marriages
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. William Baldwin, George Byron Peters and Miss Lucy McMinn, both of Oneonta.
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge Peter Snyder and Miss Mary E. Row both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by J.C. Dietz, Esq. Gamaliel Reynolds and Miss Nancy Waldron all of Oneonta.
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 20, 1861
Death
Says the Cherry Valley Gazette: Archibald McCoy who resides in what is called Chestnut Street in the town of C.V. was found near his own house on the morning of Friday the 8th frozen to death. He was on his way home from Rockville, with a team, which he had unhitched from the sleigh, and had soon after evidently been overcome by the cold, laid down and expired.
We learn that a man by the name of Luther, living near Milford Village [Otsego Co. NY], came to his death on Wednesday last in the following manner: He was in the woods chopping, and had nearly chopped through a tree when it split off and a portion of it struck him on the side of the head, scattering his brains in every direction on the ground. He was found in the evening about 8 o'clock, when Coroner Bartlett held an inquest and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts. Mr. Luther was a very respectable man and was much respected by his neighbors. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death. He was about 32 years of age. [Alvin Luther, 1828-1861, Milford Cemetery]
Mr. Enos Robinson aged 62 years was drowned in Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] near the Fork Factory on Tuesday last (12th inst.) while engaged in clearing away rubbish from a bridge. He was standing on the ice in company with Col. Cheney, when the surging of the high water broke up the ice and Mr. R. was drawn under and killed or drowned among the masses of ice. Col. Cheney saved himself by clinging to the bridge. The body of Mr. Robinson was not recovered till next day. Coroner H. N. Robinson held the inquest. Republican & Democrat
News Item
The investigation into the death of Allen Baker closed on Wednesday last. The chemist reported that he had found nearly two grains of arsenic in a portion of the remains. He had only analyzed a portion of the body. Several witnesses were sworn and testimony elicited before the coroner, showed that the poison was administered by the hand of Elizabeth P. McCraney and so the jury declared. She was immediately arrested and taken to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].
Incidents are fast coming to light of this notorious female, which show that she is one of the most hardened and cunning persons we ever read of or heard of. Mrs. Cunningham, she leaves far behind in crime. The career of this woman shows to what an extent in crime a person can by frequent acts bring themselves. But such persons cannot always flourish. They will get to the end of their rope sooner or later and it is to be hoped, for the good of the human family, that this notorious and far-famed female will soon get to the end of her's.
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 27, 1861
News Items
A Miss White of McKean, who married a gentleman from Mississippi a few weeks ago and accompanied her husband to that state, which she intended making her future residence, returned to this city on Tuesday afternoon, having been ordered to leave the Southern domain at a certain [time] before the expiration of ten hours. It seems that she made too free use of her Northern sentiments to suit the Southern chivalry and hence was ordered out of the country. If this is not anarchy and oppression, we would like to know in what country it can be found. What was done with the husband we do not learn. Erie Dispatch
Mr. Lincoln arrived in Washington on Saturday morning last and was met at the station by a few friends (he by his timely notice of the plot to assassinate him having frustrated the grand reception which was to be given him) and was escorted to his hotel. The attempt made on the life of the President Elect was a bold one and shows to what a degree of hatred the opponents of Mr. Lincoln have secreted in their bosoms. The Democratic party have been in power so long that they seem to think that it is theirs by right, and they are not willing to abide by the decision of a majority of the People. Their motto is "rule or ruin," and the government they have nearly ruined. And now when a President, who is elected according to the Constitution of the United States is on his way to the Capitol of the Nation, they seek to murder him. But thank God, we are pleased to record that their determinations were foiled this time and Mr. Lincoln reached Washington in safety. May the good Lord protect him and deliver us as soon as possible from Democratic misrule and corruption.
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The Guilford Mystery: Something over a year ago, a young man named Elwood a teacher at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] disappeared, under circumstances which induced his friends to think that he had been accidentally drowned in Guilford Pond, but search developed no traces of his body. From that time to the present, it has been a mooted question with those who knew him whether he had drowned or run away. But, within a few days, a letter has been received from him by a gentleman in this county, in which he gives an account of his wanderings and his present whereabouts. He left because of pecuniary embarrassments, he says, and regrets the act. We may mention that, since his disappearance, several pieces have appeared in Peterson's magazine, under the name of Ernest Clare, which have been recognized as his contributions. We make these statements on the authority of persons who, if necessary, will come forward to substantiate them. Chenango Telegraph
Note: Albert Henry Elwood (b. Dec. 14, 1839) did fabricate his drowning to escape whatever problems he was experiencing while residing in Guilford. In his youth it was seen that he was inclined to escape his problems by running away. He went on to become an architect and lived a long life, dying 24 Feb. 1924 in Elkhart, Indiana at the age of 84 years. An article telling the life story of Mr. Elwood (The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Elwood in Guilford, New York) was published in the Chenango County Historical Society's Journal of 2015 (issue 4, Summer 2015).
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