Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, February 9, 1867

Marriages

GEE - TRYON:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 28, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Decatune Gee of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Electa Tryon of the former place.

CHANDLER - McBETH:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 30, by Rev. William A. Wutts, Mr. Charles Chandler of Kirkville, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Jan McBeth of Carlisle, Penn.

ENGLISH - HAMILTON:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 5, by Rev. Harris, Mr. Lucius D. English of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Louisa Hamilton of Nelson.

BOSWORTH - PETTET:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. Jeremiah Bosworth of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lydia M. Pettet of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY].

CAMPBELL - BOSWORTH:  At the same time and place and by the same. Mr. Sidney T. Campbell of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Martha C. Bosworth of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

PURDY - MERRILL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. James T. Purdy of Winona Minn., to Miss Ellen F. Merrill of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

PAGE - POTTER:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] January 15th by Rev. E.W. Jones, Caleb S. Page to Katie M. Potter all of Earlville.

CRAPSER - HARVEY:  At the Congregational Church in Sandwich, Ill., on the evening of Jan. 23d, 1867 by Rev. J.W. Case, Mr. A.P. Crapser to Miss Lue Harvey.

COLEMAN - CARPENTER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 27, 1867, at the residence of Dr. E.S. Mumford, by Rev. N. Mumford, of New Woodstock, Mr. Noah T. Coleman of DeRuyter to Mrs. E.L. Carpenter of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

McCORD - GRANNIS:  At Red Wing, Minn., January 10, 1867, by Rev. J.A. Annin, Mr. T.H. McCord to Miss Ellen M. Grannis daughter of Sidney S. Grannis, both of Red Wing.

Deaths

SMITH:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY] on the 15th ult. Nehemiah Smith aged 85 years.

SEELEY:  In Holly, Mich. on the 15th ult. after a short illness, Daniel Seely, father of our merchant and townsman, T.G. Seely.

MUIR:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] on the 30th ult of inflammation of the bowels, James Muir.

McCONNELL:  Morrisville, Madison Co. NY:  James McConnell, Esq. formerly a well-known resident of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and this town, died of paralysis on the 10th ult. at his residence near Springfield, Illinois, aged 70 years.  Mr. McConnell removed from this town in 1840 to Illinois, where he was extensively engaged in sheep husbandry and was regarded as one of the pioneer settlers of Sangamon County, as well as one of the leading agriculturists of Illinois.  Observer.

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HALL:  The funeral services of Dr. Harriet E. Hall, who died at Whitesboro [Oneida Co. NY] on Saturday morning, the 19th, took place at the Free Church on the 22d ultimo and were deeply interesting.  A large congregation were present to pay their last sad respects to the memory of this truly noble woman.  Passages of Scripture were read, and a fervent prayer was offered by the Pastor, Rev. Mr. Bridge. The address of Hon. Gerrit Smith was full of instruction and a tender and eloquent tribute to the memory of the departed. a select choir, in charge of Mr. Cutler, sang the funeral hymns in a touching and beautiful manner. The following hymn by George W. Putnam was written for the occasion:

Before us lies a form beloved, / All silent, cold and still; / The aching hearts must swell or break, / The eyes with tears must fall.

The change from this to higher life, / Is as it e'er hath been; / And to this ordinance of God / Our sad souls say "Amen!"

The golden gates have opened wide; / A pure and noble soul, / With longings all unsatisfied, / Approacheth now its goal.

She is not dead. She cannot die. / Though taken from our view; / Beats on forever for the Right, / That heart so good and true.

The hills and vales she loved so well, / The snow shroud mantle o'er; / Yet none there are who knoweth not / That spring stands at the door.

Soon flowers shall bloom where snowdrifts lie, / The air be soft and warm; / And eyes now weeping see with joy / God's bright bow span the storm.

Then weep not though the wintry cloud / Her open grave hangs o'er; / E'en now Faith's eye discerns her form / Walking the shining shore.

Be this our comfort while we lay / Our loved one 'neath the sod; / That every true and loving soul / Finds its way up to God.

Remarks were also made by other of the friends and former neighbors of the deceased. After a solemn benediction by the Pastor, the remains of our dear friend were conveyed to their last resting place in the cemetery. She was greatly beloved by all and has left a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.  

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On Monday last as we learn from the Syracuse Journal [Onondaga Co. NY], Mr. Levi O'Neil, who has lived at North Bay [Oneida Co. NY], on Oneida Lake for a number of years past, took the cars at Rome [Oneida Co. NY], accompanied by his family, consisting of his wife, daughter, and a grandson, for the purpose of going West, where he intended to settle.  On arriving at Syracuse, Mr. O'Neil got out of the cars and entered the dining saloon in the depot and partook of some refreshments and while purchasing some edibles for his family, the train started and he ran to get aboard.  In attempting to get upon the steps he slipped and fell between the cars, the wheels passing over both legs diagonally, crushing the left leg to a jelly, from the pelvis to the knee, and the right one equally as bad, between the knee and hips. The injured man was taken to the undertaking rooms of Mr. Ryan and Drs. Shipman and Dallas called, who used every effort to save the life of the sufferer, but without avail. The injured man survived his injuries about an hour and a half and expired at two o'clock.  As soon as the accident occurred signals were made to stop the train, which was done and the family were conducted to Ryan's and were with him until his death. The body was taken in charge by Mr. Ryan and the bereaved family provided with quarters at the Globe Hotel by Deputy Assistant Superintendent Fellows. The funeral of the deceased took place Tuesday noon, from Mr. Ryan's He was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery. The deceased was about 52 years of age and for three years was a member of the 117th Regiment N.Y. Volunteers ad was generally respected at North Bay, where he was well known.  It appears that he left his family in destitute circumstances.  He had expended nearly all the money they possessed in the purchase of tickets for Chicago, whither they were bound. The expenses attendant on the accident left them penniless. The Syracusans however made them up quite a little sum of money and they will proceed on their journey not entirely destitute.