Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 9, 1873
Deaths
Died, at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on the evening of Tuesday, July 1st, Dr. Blin S. Sill in the 66th year of his age. The deceased was a son of the late Andrew Sill of Burlington, Otsego County [NY]. He came to Bainbridge about the year 1837, and in company with Dr. S.W. Corbin commenced the practice of medicine. Bainbridge Review.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 16, 1873
Marriages
June 10: At St. Paul's Cathedral, Ontario [Canada], by the Lord Bishop of Huron, assisted by the Dean of Huron, William Yates of Rochester, N.Y. [Monroe Co.], to Miss Julia Forbes of Paris, France.
Mr. Will Yates has many friends in this city [Elmira, Chemung Co. NY] who will be pleased to read this morning the announcement of his marriage which will be found in its appropriate place in another column. The ceremony was performed in London, in the Province of Ontario [Canada], the lady being Miss Julia Forbes, daughter of an English clergyman in Paris. It was a very quiet affair, the bride's friends being in Europe. No invitations or cards were issued. A Bishop of the church of England performed the ceremony and a General in the English army gave the bride away. The Directors of the Great Western Railway Company placed their car at the disposal of the bride and in it the party came on to Niagara Falls. Mr. Yates is a resident of Rochester, to which place he came directly with his newly made wife. Many here send their congratulations and wishes for future happiness and prosperity. Elmira Advertiser. Mr. Yates was a brother of Mrs. J.R. Blackman of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY]
July 3: At Westford [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. P.C. Bentley, John A. Race of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Minnie A. Baldwin.
July 9: At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H. Halstead, R.G. Brown to Miss S. Lemira Crane, both of Unadilla.
At the residence of the bride's parents in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Rufus J. Hyatt to Miss Addillah Merithew all of Otego.
July 2: At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. S.J. Douglass, Charles B. White to Miss Malvira E. Hoke.
July 3: At the M.E. parsonage in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W Mevis, Charles T. Kilpatrick of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah J. Mevis of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].
July 2: At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev.. G.B. Burnside, Hamilton D. Carr of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mariett Maples of Hartwick.
Deaths
June 2: In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Emily Hale widow of Levi Hale, in the 72d year of her age.
July 7: At her home in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Electa Burdick aged 53 years.
July 5: In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Rosey Green aged 41 years.
June 6: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] after a long illness, Miss Mary Hay daughter of John D Hay, aged 25 years.
John Light, a resident of this town [Morris, Otsego Co NY] died very suddenly at his residence last Saturday morning of heart disease. The deceased was able to be about his farm the day before his death and give orders as to the work. He was one of our respected farmers and a good citizen and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his sudden departure from this world of care and sorrow. His funeral was held at the M.E. Church last Sunday, and his remains were taken to New Berlin [Chenango Co NY] for interment.
Mr. T.R. Angell, Esq. is yet suffering severe illness and not expected to live but a short time. Dr. Bassett and wife from Binghamton, Dr. Cooke and wife from Otego and S.E. Cooke from Springfield and two or three brothers of Mr. Angell and relatives here are administering to his wants and making his last moments as comfortable as possible. P.S. - Mr. Angell died on Monday evening, just as the sun went down. He was one of our oldest citizens and long did he enjoy the respect and confidence of his fellow men, having held for a number of years the office of Justice of the Peace. Was a Christian gentleman and died at the advanced age of 80 years.
A boy named Holcomb, aged about 13 years, while boating on the river near Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday last, was amusing some younger children on shore by rocking the boat, which suddenly capsized and the youth was drowned. His remains were recovered in a short time. Let this sad case prove a warning to those who seek pleasure on the waters.
New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, February 24, 1877
Marriage
DAVIS - BLACKMAN: At the residence of the bride's father in Columbus [Chenango Co NY], Feb. 15th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. C. Davis of Philadelphia and Miss Mary E. Blackman of Chicago.
Death
Died in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Saturday, February 17th, 1877, Mr. John Harris aged 93 years 1 month and 1 week.
On the 23rd day of December, Squire Harris was born to his last home. Little did those who stood with the brother beside the open grave amid the sleet and drifting snow of winter think that in eight short weeks, the two who had lived together for fifty-four years in this world would be united in the next. For six times only had the sun arisen in all its light and glory, when Uncle John met with the sad accident that caused his death, and now after seven long weeks of pain and suffering he has at last found peaceful rest. Never was a sound of murmuring heard, not a word of complaint was offered, always tho'tful for those around him. His mind was bright and active to the last.
Mr. Harris was the oldest inhabitant of our town, a man of sterling integrity and moral worth. Being positive in nature, he dealt with men and things from his convictions of right and justice; was active and energetic even in his old age; social, kindhearted and worthy of the esteem and friendship of all. He was much respected and liked by all who knew him. He was a soldier in the War of 1812 and the oldest Mason in the State of New York. He had lived to bury the bride of his youth and five children, but his last days were blessed with the fond and loving care of the wife of thirty-nine years and the devotion of the last daughter and two grandchildren. But one brother now remains, Harvey Harris, aged 81 years; the last of eleven children. Father and mother, brother and sister, have one by one, been gathered to the "beautiful home" where the footsteps never falter; where the eye never grows dim and where death never parts the loved ones. Around the life of Mr. Harris there clusters no associations of desolation or ruin, but his memory is rather like some "enchanted temple, unspotted by profane hands." "Like the sun, his life seemed largest at its setting." Enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him well, his loss is widely felt and most sincerely. Not a doubt or a fear clouded his last hours, and we doubt not that glad welcome from spirit friends broke upon his listening ear, before his gentle spirit had freed itself from earth. "Tis blessed to go when so ready to die."
"One by one / We too shall come to the river side/ One by one/ We are nearing its shores each even tide. / One by one"
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