Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1809, 1873)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, January 14, 1809

Death

From the Albany Gazette:  A melancholy affair took place in the eastern part of the town of Schoharie in the county of Schoharie [NY] on the evening of the 27th of December [ult], which terminated in the instant death of one of the parties.  A number of people were collected at a store for the purpose of social enjoyment at the Christmas holidays, when one Jacob Garrison upon some provocation or other, challenged one Gershom Scranton to fight--which from the testimony as taken down at the coroner's inquest, the latter declined.  But it so terminated that Garrison, with a single blow of his fist, under the ear of Scranton, killed him instantly.  A surgeon instantly attempted to let blood, but without effect and yesterday a coroner's inquest was holden over the body and found that the deceased came to his death by Wilful Murder, &c by the said Garrison.  Garrison is committed for his trial.

The deceased left a most amiable widow, with six children to be supported by her hands, the two youngest twins at her breast.  Mr. Scranton was reputed a peaceable man, a good neighbor, a kind husband, and an affectionate parent.  It is sincerely to be hoped that this may prove a warning to all, and more especially to that brutish part of society who pride themselves in beating and bruising their fellow creatures.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, February 11, 1809

News Item

Whereas my wife Nancy [Moreness] has eloped from my bed and board and refuses to live with me, without any just cause:  This is, therefore, to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  William Moreness, Kortwright [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 12, 1809.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, Feb. 18, 1809

Marriage

On Thursday evening last, Mr. James McNiel, book binder, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Phene Adams, both of this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died lately on Penobscot river, Madam Orono, aged 115 years, relict of Orono, late chief of the Penobscot tribe of Indians, who died a few years since aged 110.  She retained her natural faculties until a short time before her exit.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 22, 1873

Marriages

Oct. 15:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. L.B. Ford, Charles A. White to Miss Lydia J. Hodge, both of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Oct. 16:  At Belden [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. A. Martin, F.J. Marsh to Mary A. Whitaker, both of Belden, Broome Co., N.Y.

Oct. 14:  At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Charles S. Smith, Chester B. Steere of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Addie L. Aplin of Hartwick.

Oct. 6:  At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W. LaMoine, Charles Gilbert of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Ward of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Oct. 16:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Edward Burr aged about 60 years.

Edward Burr of Butternuts, who was cut with an adze at Norwich July last, died from the effects of the same last Thursday, Oct. 16.  Mr. Burr was an honest, hardworking man and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.  He was about 60 years of age.

Oct. 14:  In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Miss Fannie E. [Field] daughter of Marcus Field, in the 23 year of her age.

Oct. 16:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] at the house of Edwin Kidder, Henry D. Lewis aged 32 years 7 months and 8 days.