Vital Records, Cortland (1848) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, May 4, 1848

Marriages

At the House of Marcellus Smith in Solon [Cortland Co. NY], by Rev. S.J. Decker of McGrawville, Mr. Lee Hulburt and Miss Jane S. Smith, both of Solon.

In this village [McGrawville, Cortland Co. NY] on the morning of the 3d inst., by Rev. E.B. Fancher, Mr. Samuel N. Kinney of the firm of Kinney & McGraw and Mrs. Lucina Samson.

Death

In this village [McGrawville, Cortland Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Miss Lucretia A. Baker aged 21 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, June 1, 1848

Death

At New York Mills [Oneida Co. NY], April 16th Amial Penny aged 70 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, June 8, 1848

Marriages

On the 6th inst. by Rev. W.N. Perne, Mr. Eber Blanchard of Truxton [Cortland Co. NY], and Miss Abby Jane Fox of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, June 15, 1848

Death

Another Revolutionary Patriot Gone!

Matthew Gregory died yesterday, in the 91st year of his age.  He was one of the men of the "better days of the republic."  He entered the Army in Connecticut as a noncommissioned officer and served during the whole of the war.  He participated in all the sufferings of the army at Valley Forge.  Before the close of the war, he received a lieutenant's commission and was in Hamilton's brigade at the capture of Cornwallis.  He was one of the last, if not the very last surviving members of the Society of the Cincinnati.

This is his brief, but enduring memorial.  In after life, Gen. Hamilton never visited this city without greeting, with every mark of cordiality and esteem, his companion in arms in that memorable siege which so essentially contributed towards a recognition of our national independence.

Mr. Gregory came to this city soon after the close of the war.  He was successful in business and has for many years enjoyed an ample fortune.  Albany E. Journal

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, June 22, 1848

Murder

A Mrs. Beckwith about 80 years of age, we understand was killed in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday afternoon last.  It is said that she and her husband, who was about [85], have been in the habit of drinking to excess, and on that day or the one previous, had brought home some whiskey, which they divided.  During Saturday afternoon the old man was gone out an hour or two and he says while he was gone, the old woman hid his whiskey - that they had a quarrel and he struck her.  There were five pretty severe wounds on the head, apparently inflicted by some instrument with sharp corners, although none could be found except the whiskey jug.  A coroner's inquest was held on Monday afternoon, which rendered a verdict that she came to her death by wounds inflicted by him.  Delhi (N.Y.) Gazette

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, June 29, 1848

Marriages

At Hampton, Connecticut, on the 4th inst. by I.H. Coe, Albert D. Burnham of Homer N.Y. [Cortland Co.] and Sophia L. Burnham of the former place.

In Ashtabula [Ohio], May 28th, by Rev. Mr. Pamero, Miles G. Cravath of Lima, Rock Co Wisconsin and Hannah E. May of Ashtabula.

Death

In this village [McGrawville, Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th inst. of inflammation on the brain, Mr. John McGraw aged 44 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 16, 1879

Marriages

STEVENS - WILLARD:  In Zion Church in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 9th, by Rev. F. Taunt, Mr. John H. Stevens and Miss S. Belle Willard.

WADE - SALISBURY:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 4, by Rev. C. Corning, Mr. William H. Wade of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Elizabeth E Salisbury of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

DICKINSON:  Died, in Fon du Lac, Wis. July 4th of apoplexy, Mary [Dickinson] wife of Charles F. Dickinson.  The sad news of the death of this estimable lady was received on Saturday and was a shock to her many friends.  Mrs. Dickinson was a sister of Nathan DeLavan, and had resided in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for many years.  Ten years since her husband removed to Delaware and from there to Fon du Lac, where he has since resided. The deceased was a conscientious member of Christ's Church in this place and a devoted wife and mother. She leaves a heart broken husband, two noble sons and a lovely daughter to mourn her death.  Recorder

SPOHN:  John Spohn of Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] died on Monday inst. after a long and painful illness.  He had aortic ancurism, and his death had been daily expected for a long time.  He was attended by Drs. Clark and Guy, who made a postmortem examination and found two and a half pounds of clotted blood in the swelling, which was eight inches in diameter.  His funeral was largely attended on Wednesday and being a member of the 89th Reg't of volunteers, his body was borne to rest by his late comrades.

Deaths

KALES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 5th, Mr. John Kales, aged 71 years.

HERRICK:  In Corning [Steuben Co. NY], June 28th, Mr. George W. Herrick aged 80 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

ALCOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 8th, Mr. Arial Alcott aged 84 years.

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TURNER:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, Mr. Simon Turner aged 90 years.

Simon Turner, an old and respected resident of Preston, was found dead near the old homestead where he resided with his son, Simon W. Turner, on Tuesday Afternoon, 7th inst.  He left the house about eleven o'clock, and as he did not return to dinner, search was made soon after, when his lifeless body was found at a brook near the house, where he was in the habit of going to wash himself.  It is supposed that on this occasion, in stooping over to reach the water, he lost his balance, his limbs being feeble, and he fell forward, striking the right side of his face upon a large stone in the brook, as severe bruises were found about the eye, probably producing concussion of the brain.  Deceased was a brother of Dea. Lester Turner, of this village and was in his 90th year.  Union