Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1805 & 1879)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 24, 1805

Marriage

On Sunday evening last by Elder Bostwick, Mr. Cyrus Thornton to Miss Sally Briggs both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] in this town on Saturday last, Mrs. Desire Carter, consort of Mr. Sirah Carter, after a short illness.  She was an active, industrious, pious and exemplary person, an affectionate wife, a kind parent, and an obliging neighbor.  She has left a number of young children, who by this relentless stroke, are deprived of the watchful care of a tender mother. To them the loss is irreparable, but experience only can properly sympathize with her bereaved consort.  

"Off from his side, the dearest half is torn / the rest lies bleeding and but lives to mourn"

On the same day, an infant child of James Averill, Esq.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 31, 1805

Elopement

Whereas Rachel [Brown], my wife, has eloped and left my bed and board without any just cause - this is to forbid all persons trusting or harboring her on my account, for I will hereafter pay no debts of her contracting.  Elisha Brown, Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 8, 1805.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, November 21, 1805

Deaths

At Manheim, State of Pennsylvania, on the 24th ult. the Rev. John Frederick Ernst, the Lutheran Minister of that town and the adjoining congregation.  The deceased was an active industrious, friendly and pious character; a good husband, parent and neighbor.  His death will be greatly lamented by a bereaved widow, a number of promising children and a large circle of friends and acquaintance.

"Hark! my gay friend! that solemn toll, / Speak, the departure of a soul."

On Saturday, the 19th ult. after a short but painful illness, Mr. Loring Andrews late one of the proprietors and Editors of the Charleston Courier. An ardent affection for his family and home had for some time determined him to part with his interest in that paper.  He had nearly accomplished his purpose and even fixed upon a vessel and a day for his departure, when - fate, whose decrees we can as little foresee as result, cut him short in the prime of his life, and in the blossom of his hopes.

Mr. A. was born at Hingham in Massachusetts in which State his family have for many years lived in high consideration and respect.  He died in the 38th year of his age and was interred on Sunday morning at the Independent Church, Archdale Street, where a very impressive, appropriate and excellent exhortation was delivered on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Keith,  Charleston Courier.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, November 28, 1805

One Cent Reward

Ran away on Sunday the 17th inst, John Swain an indented apprentice to the Taylor and Barber's business, 18 years old.  He wore a white napt hat, fine blue cloth coat, corded woolen vest, do. Marseilles fancy cord overalls, black and while stockings and new calf skin shoes.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, for I will pay no debs that he contracts after this date.  Whoever will take up said apprentice, shall be entitled to the above reward and no charges paid by me.  Orlo Allen, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 18, 1805.

Elopement

Whereas Rebecca [Rathbun] my wife, has eloped from my bed and board and disposed of my property in a very unjustifiable manner, without any just provocation; this is therefore to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after the date hereof.  Russel Rathbun, Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 25, 1805.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 2, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents at Cobleskill [Schoharie Co. NY], Sept. 17, by Rev. Mr. Hemperley, A. Vedder Van Eps of Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] and Miss Annie Macintosh of the former place.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 16, 1879, by Rev. H.G. Harned, M. Eugene Bourne and Miss Cora Veber all of Fly Creek, N.Y.

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 21st, Ann E. [Coyle] wife of Mathew Coyle, aged 18 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 16, Jane [Hogan] wife of Michael Hogan, aged 35 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1872) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, January 3, 1872

Marriages

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 21st by Rev. S.F. Brown, Osman Beers of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Mary C. Wilcox of Oxford.

At Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.C. Campbell, John H. Trotter of Troy [Rensselaer Co., NY] to Miss Ella Laidler of Garrattsville.

At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 20th, by Rev. McK Shaw, Horace F. Place to Miss Mary F. Richmond all of Mt. Upton.

Deaths

In Vineland, N.J., Dec. 15th, of consumption Andrew G. Warner aged 34 years, formerly of Burlington, this county [Otsego Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 19th George Brightman aged 75 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 20th Charles Hanes in the 84th year of his age.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 20th, Mary Hanes, wife of Charles Hanes in the 83 year of her age.

In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] Dec. 20th, Mrs. Clarissa Worthington widow of J.R. Worthington, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] aged 88 years.

Morris Chronicle, January 10, 1872

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents, in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 4th by Rev. Charles Ayer, Volney Hoke to Miss Lovina Taylor.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, E.C. Parmelee of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Anna E. Woodbeck of Oneonta.

At the home of the bride in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 1st, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, assisted by Rev. A. Griffin, Abner A. Wallign to Miss Phebe Richards all of Oneonta.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by Rev. H.N. Van Dusen, Erwin Fuller of Binghamton [Broome co. NY] to Miss Francelia M. Cook of Laurens.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 30, 1879

Death

Russel Boyce who died at Ninevah [Broome Co. NY] on the 19th inst. whither he had gone on a pedestrian trip to visit his sons, was an octogenarian of this village [Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY], where he has resided many years.  He had been a member of the Methodist church for more than half a century, had been a devoted class leader and so earnest and consistent was his Christian life that he maintained to the last the respect of the entire community.  Verily he rests from his labors, and his works do follow him."

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 2, 1879

Marriages

BROOKS - JUDD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th by Rev. J.L. Severson, Duain Brooks of Columbus [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary Judd of Smyrna.

Deaths

HETRICK:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] July 26th, Robert Hetrick aged 67 years.

WINSTON:  In Troy, Bradford County, Pa., July 23d, Lewis Winston formerly of Grene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 93 years, 11 months and 6 days.

DIMMICK:  At South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] July 31, Sarah A. Dimmick wife of Marvin Dimmick, aged 57 years.  Funeral at the residence of her husband today (Saturday) at three o'clock p.m.

WORSTER:  McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  On June 28th, William Worster one of the oldest citizens of this town, died of cancer in the 74th year of his age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 31, 1879

Marriages

SWEET - GALE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 20th by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank E. Sweet of Oxford to Miss Frances A. Gale of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

INGRAHAM - HINCKLEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 21st, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank L. Ingraham of South Oxford to Miss Effie E. Hinckley of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

SHERMAN - STODDARD:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 24th, 1879 by Rev. J. Clarke, H.G. Sherman, Esq. to Miss C.M. Stoddard both of Otselic, Chenango Co. N.Y.

CRUMB - ADAMS:  At the residence of the bride's father, Giles Adams, Esq., July 22d by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Simeon Crumb to Miss Alice S. Adams both of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY].

OBENAUR - McINTYRE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] July 23d by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Christopher Obenaur to Miss Marian McIntyre all of Sherburne.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  On Thursday of last week occurred the wedding of Christopher Obenaur to Miss mattie McIntyre.  About forty guests were present.

COOK - SPOHN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] July 19th by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. George S. Cook to Miss Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]. 

DONOVAN - KEEFE:  At St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] July 20th, by Rev. Father Harigan, Mr. David Donovan of Binghamton to Miss Nelly Keefe of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

FRENCH:  At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Asa S. Scott, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Mr. Ebenezer French aged 65 years.

WATERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Sarah O. [Waters] wife of George P. Waters, aged 30 years,

RANDALL:  At Wood's Corners [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 24th, Lulu May [Randall] daughter of Simon V. and Amelia Randall, aged 1 year and 6 months.

WILLCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 9th, Daisy Belle [Willcox] adopted daughter of Samuel and Demis Willcox, aged 8 years.

NOWLAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Katie [Nowlan] daughter of Thomas F. and Maggie Nowlan aged 2 years.

ROBBINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th, Mrs. Maria Robbins wife of the late Myron Robbins, aged 67 years.

DARLING:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] July 19th, Mr. Nelson Darling aged 65 years.

BANKS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Willie [Banks] son of John and Sophia Banks aged 16 years.

His many friends throughout the county will sympathize with John Banks, Esq. of Bainbridge and his afflicted family, in the loss of his eldest son, Willie S., who died on Wednesday of last week, of heart disease, after a long illness.  A correspondent of the Binghamton Republican, writing from Bainbridge makes the following mention of a generous act on the part of Mr. Banks' neighbors, which one reads with a feeling of real pleasure. "It is a pleasure to record an act like that performed by about twenty of our citizens, who, knowing that Mr. Banks had been confined to the bedside of his sick son, to the neglect of his farm duties, repaired to his farm, Thursday afternoon, raked and set up about five acres of wheat, which was in danger of spoiling, got in a lot of hay and made themselves useful generally.  It is sympathy of this kind that is worth something."

HUFCUTT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] July 16th, a son of John H. Hufcutt.

LORD:  At Vallonia Springs, Broome co. [NY] July 15th, Mr. James Lord aged 30 years.

HILL:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 21st, Gertrude E. [Hill] wife of Julius  Hill, aged 52 years.

HAMILTON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 23d, Mr. Marvin M. Hamilton aged 79 years.

Marvin M. Hamilton of DeRuyter, who had been complaining for some time, died suddenly on the morning of the 23d inst.  He was walking around the room, when he was taken with a fit of coughing, dropped to the floor and expired.

LETTINGTON:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] July 13th Cornelia E. [Lettington] daughter of Horace and Hannah B. Lettington, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

FISK: In New Haven, Conn., July 16th, Mr. Horace D. Fisk aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

BOYLAN:  The remains of Mrs. Mary Boylan were brought from Corning [Steuben Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, last and interred in the Catholic cemetery in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].  The lady was formerly a resident of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] being one of the early settlers at the Flats, Her age was 95 years.

BOYCE:  Mr. Russel Boyce an aged citizen of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] died suddenly of apoplexy at Ninevah [Broome Co. NY] at the residence of his son, where he had gone on a visit.  Mr. Boyce, although an octogenarian, was very active and preferred walking to riding, either upon the cars or in a carriage.  He had just completed his last journey when the messenger Death called him.  He was a worthy man, a lifelong Christian and possessed the respect of all who knew him.

MASON:  Isaac Mason aged 97, died the 13th.  He was one of the oldest residents of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY]

SHORER:  Mrs. James Shorer of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] dropped dead July 19th while performing her usual household duties.  She was an apparently healthy person, but the day previous was chased and badly scarred by an unruly bull.

MALMBERG:  John Malmberg a respected president of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] for twenty years past, died at his residence in that village on the 23d inst.  He was a native of Sweden and his age was seventy-seven.

Civil War Letter - Alexander Brewer, June 1861

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 19, 1861

We are permitted to make the following extract from a letter written by Alexander Brewer of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], who is a private in Col. Townsends' Albany Regiment. Said regiment was engaged in the Battle of Great Bethel.  [fought June 10, 1861, one of first land battles of the war,  Confederate victory]

Camp Alexander, June 11th, 1861:  "I am on guard and am writing on my knapsack in front of the camp.   Made a forced march last night, twenty miles; had a battle; was fired into by one of our regiments, and we fought about an hour before we found out who were firing into us, and this we found out when we charged bayonets and got within three feet of them.  The balls flew like hail stones.  Our Regiment had ten men wounded. We made an attack upon the rebels and found they had a masked battery of twenty guns and we had but three. We could have taken it, but it was thought by our officers that it would cost too many lives, so we retreated, but expect to take it tomorrow when we shall have more guns. We had twenty men killed.  If we could have got them out from behind their breast work, we could soon have "cleaned them out."  After we had retreated, we sent a white flag in order that we might get our killed and wounded. The rebels run up a black flag.  Townsen's regiment swear they will take no more prisoners, but they will kill every Rebel they can find, because they fired on our sick and wounded. We go out into the bay and get clams and oysters."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879 & 1891)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 5, 1879

Marriages

EMMONS - MARTIN:  At the home of the bride, Oct. 22, by Albert Godley, Burton C. Emmons and Sarah C. Martin both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

MARTIN - BROWN:  At the home of the bride Oct. 22 by Albert Godley, Charles D. martin and Jennie A. Brown both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

TOMPSON - KELLOGG:  Oct. 23d at the bride's parents by Rev. D. Silver, John H. Tompson of East Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Lillian M. [Kellogg] only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kellogg of Croton [Westchester Co. NY].

HUMMEL - DALEY:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 22d by Rev. N.A. Blanchard, Lucius Hummel of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Louise Daley of Laurens.

WEATHERLY - THAYER:  At the home of the bride in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 22 by Rev. J.A. Beebe, assisted by Rev. A. Thomas, Francis E. Weatherly of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Mary E. Thayer of Otego.

Charles Holliday and his wife have agreed to separate.  He pays her two dollars per week, quarterly in advance, towards her support.  It is to be regretted that it has become necessary for Charles and his wife thus to separate. We  have always considered Mr. Holiday a n honest man, and that he was respected by his fellow townsmen.

Deaths

A little child aged about three years, fell into a keeler partly filled with hot water last Saturday and was so badly scaled that it died on Sunday, next day.  The child with its mother, as we learn, were visiting at E. Breffles' near Lull's Woolen Mill, in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] where the accident occurred.

J.C. Mull a young man aged 25 years and formerly conductor on the Albany and Susquehanna R.R. whose father resides in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], was killed by a railroad accident near Atchinson, Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 25th.  He was a brakeman but riding on the engine at the time of the accident. The engine jumped the track and turned over down an embankment.  Mr. Mull was dreadfully scalded.  His body reached Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] last Thursday and was buried in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday.

Among the patriotic young men of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] ways the Freeman's Journal, who entered the service of their country in the war of the rebellion, was Robert C.[Wood] oldest son of Jerome B. Wood, Esq.  He was soon stricken down with fever and died in camp at Washington [DC] on the 1st of January 1863, aged 18 years.  His father went to his bedside, brought his remains home for interment, took the same fever and died on the 13th day of the same month.  Both were victims to the war.  Application for a pension in favor of the mother was made, and Mrs. Wood receives pension arrears amounting to $1,600 and $96 a year during her life.

The sudden and unlooked for death of our common friend forbids eulogy or elaborate comment.  We can but grieve and be silent; follow after him and be hopeful; remember and be mournful.  Aad placing our confidence where he did, try to imitate a worthy example.  Our dear friend was a man eminently pure of heart, generous, kind and affectionate.  Doing no harm and saying harm of none; and yet he was a man of firm convictions and energetic action.  He leaves a character worthy of emulation.  His constant endeavor was to do right.  We can add no honor to his memory, for his deeds of a lifetime have honored him beyond our power to effect.  David Wakelee was born in the city of Poughkeepsie, [Dutchess Co.] State of New York, on the 19th day of November 1820.  He died in the city of Galveston, state of Texas on the 9th day of October 1879.  During forty-four years of his serviceable life, he was a resident of Galveston city, engaged in all its activities.  He held many positions of honor and trust and was ever prominent and zealous in deeds of benevolence and mercy.  He was a consistent member and communicant of Trinity church and one of its vestrymen from 1853 to 1879 and filled the office of secretary during 21 years. And was a "Christian gentleman," a devoted husband, and loving parent.  and in the highest sense a man of honor and rectitude.  One for who the closing of our own beautiful burial service finds a peculiar fitness: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord!  N.B. Yard, J.H. Hutchins, J.P. Evans, Committee. Galveston, Oct. 18.

News Item

Mrs. Nancy Grace of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] grandmother of Richard Cooley of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] celebrated her 93d birthday Oct. 28th.  She is quite smart and most of her faculties are well preserved.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, April 30, 1891

Marriage

Justin Judd of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Eleanor Potter of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] were pronounced man and wife by the Rev. A.E. Wilson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Potter, 8 Division Street, Thursday evening.  Oneonta Star, April 23.

Deaths

April 25th, 1891, Mrs. Ann Bartholomew aged 91 years.  the funeral was held from the residence of Edward Bartholomew, Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. B.P. Ripley officiating. Remains were interred in Evergreen Hill Cemetery.

The funeral of Mr. John VanCott was held from his late residence last Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:00 from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J.L. Jones, of Guilford, officiating. The services were attended by a large circle of relatives and friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.  His remains were interred in Evergreen Hill cemetery.  

Mr. Abner Rockwell an old resident and respected citizen of Garratsville [Otsego Co. NY] died suddenly at that place last Saturday.  He was engaged in carrying wood into the house and as he turned to close the door he dropped to the floor dead.  His age was about 78 years and six months.  A wife and four sons survive to mourn his loss.

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Funeral of Rev. T.P. Halstead

Friday afternoon the funeral services of Rev. T.P. Halstead were held at Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and were in charge of Rev. O.H. McAnulty.  At the home of his daughter, where he died, a short service composed of scripture reading and prayer was held.  Mrs.  Halstead, the wife of the deceased and her father were unable to attend the services at the church and it was a sad sight indeed to see his body taken away from them.

The services at the church, which was filled to overflowing, were commenced by an anthem with tenor solo "Lead me Gently Home."  Rev. O.H. McAnulty announced the 960th hymn, "How Vain Are All Things Below the Skies."  The prayer - a comforting one - was offered by Rev. M.S. Hard, D.D. of Wyoming district. Rev. L.L. Sprague of Wyoming seminary read the 38th Psalm, and Rev. H.C. McDermott the 90th Psalm. Rev. A.F. Chaffee followed with a selection of passages. The 980th hymn was then sung, "How Blest the Righteous When He Dies."  Beautiful tributes to the memory of the departed were made by Rev. W. L. Thrope of Waverly, J.W. Movis, of Milford, J.B. Sumner of Owego district and Thomas Harroun of Binghamton district.  Their remarks were filled with commendations of the strong merits of Rev. Mr. Halstead's character and words of counsel to the living.  Rev. McAnulty also made a few remarks.  He thought the deceased a most unselfish man.  Mr. Halstead was a devout and earnest minister.  Mr. Halstead's face looked perfectly natural but showed the effects of disease. The body was interred at the cemetery at Afton. The following, who are among the youngest clergymen of the district, acted as bearers:  Revs. R.P. Ripley, E. Kilpatrick, W.T. Blair, C.H. Hayes, C.E. Personnus and W.H. Alger.

There were about twenty of the pastors of this district present and the following from other districts:  Revs. L.S. Hard, J.B. Sumner, Thomas Harroun, George M. Colvill, A.M. Crydenwise, A.J. Van Cleft, E.D. Olmstead, J.G. Holman and H.C. McDermitt.

Among those in attendance, the following from Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] were noticed: George T. Wilber, George Reynolds, J.O. Rowe, Thomas Willshau, HJ. Greely Spencer and Nelson Donley. Oneonta Star