The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 31, 1822
Marriage
At Lenox [Madison Co. NY] on Wednesday the 2d inst. by the Rev. Ira M. Olds, Doct. Samuel Fuller of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sophia Clark daughter of Oliver Clark, Esq. of the former place.
New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, July 22, 1876
Deaths
Edmeston, Otsego Co. NY: Darling Stephens who has been lingering between life and death for the past year with a cancer, died last evening the 17th.
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New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co. NY]: A sad and painful accident occurred here on Saturday last at about 5 o'clock p.m. in the Unadilla River, near the farm of L.W. & George Vail by the drowning of a young lady by the name of Smith aged 17 years, whose parents live some 15 miles distant from the scene of the accident. The facts in the case as near as I can learn are as follows:
Mr. William Beatty had the day previous hired Miss Smith to work in his family and on Saturday in the afternoon, she, Mrs. Beatty, and some other friends went to the river for recreation and to have a good time. Miss Smith it was said was an excellent swimmer, and for quite a while amused herself and friends by swimming in deep water. After she had been in some time, and much longer than the company deemed it prudent for her to remain in the water, entreated her to come out as it was getting near teatime. She requested them to stay five minutes longer, and then she would be willing to return with them. But alas, the next five minutes witnessed the death of Miss Smith. she had sunk in the deep waters of the Unadilla, beyond the reach of her anxious friends. Alarm was given and Mr. Beatty, the Vail brothers, the Caswell's and many others that were at work nearby, were soon on the ground near the scene of the accident, doing all in their power to recover the body. The water being deep and no boat at hand, it was some two hours before the body was found and which had floated down stream some little distance. As soon as possible, boats were brought to the spot and the one manned by Mr. Hill was the first to discover the dead body of the unfortunate young lady, in water some ten or twelve feet deep. Mr. Melvin Secor, a former resident of Mt. Upton and now living with John Foote, being present, being an excellent swimmer and good diver, went to the bottom and brought her up to the surface. The remains were taken to the residence of A.S. Skinner, awaiting the arrival of friends. The parents of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community.
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The funeral of the late John D. Lottridge took place from his late residence on T Street at two o'clock yesterday afternoon (July 2d, 1876). the services were conducted by Rev. Lewis Gregory of the Congregational Church, who made some appropriate remarks, saying that he was not well acquainted with the deceased and the large number of friends assembled to do the last -?- to the memory of the deceased were a greater panegyric of his virtues and his life than he could preach. There was a [large] attendance of friends at he house and a long line of carriages followed the remains to their last resting place.
Mr. Lottridge was born in Columbus, N.Y. (Chenango Co.) January 8, 1835 and was therefore 41 years, 5 months and 22 days old at the time of his death. His father's name was William Lottridge and his mother's Hannah Wilcox, and he had three brothers and eight sisters. He was married to Mary M. Hurly, September 2, 1856, and had two children by her, both of whom are dead, as well as their mother. On October 8, 1867, he was married to Julia H. Nash, by whom he has three children, all living, two boys and a girl, aged respectively, five and three years and eight months.
Mr. Lottridge, while in New York, carried on a large wholesale grocery in Cuba, continuing in that business for about fifteen years. He was sheriff of Alleghany County [NY] for three years and served in the late war as a lieutenant of the 15th N.Y. Volunteers.
Mr. Lottridge came here in 1870, on account of failing health. His history since his residence here is known to all. He has been Land Commissioner of the M.P. Railway since the organization of that road and served three years as County Commissioner. Some time since, in connection with Messrs. N.B. Kendall and C.D. Smith, he became proprietor of the Westlawn mills and cheese factory and has been successfully operating that business. Mr. Lottridge was a man of stirring energy, and we yesterday took occasion to speak of the benevolence and charitableness of his disposition. He was a Universalist of the old school, a man who will be remembered for his good acts, and whose memory will live in the hearts of many who had occasion to profit by his goodness of heart. [State Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska]
Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 18, 1891
Birth
Born, June 16, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Heslon, a son.
Death
At his home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday morning, June 10th, 1891, Dr. Gervis Prince, aged 74 years, 10 months and 16 days.
Dr. Prince was the son of Noble and Cynthia Prince and was born at Springfield, Otsego County, N.Y. August 24, 1816. He studied medicine at Geneva, N.Y. and graduated in New York City in 1842(?). For ten years he practiced medicine and was a most successful physician in New York City. He then retired from active practice of his profession and became engaged in the sale of drugs and medicinal supplies in the same city. For many years he was one of the directors of the East River Savings institution and while acting in that capacity, acquired a sound knowledge of the art of finance.
He removed to Chenango County in 1865, settling in Bainbridge. He has been most prominent in all the business interests of the village and has done much to encourage the growth of the place which he fixed upon as his permanent home. Bainbridge Republican
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Sand Hill, Otsego Co. NY: Samuel Coon a resident of this place, passed quietly away last Friday afternoon, June 12, after a few weeks' illness. He was very unexpectedly called from time to eternity. He has left a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Although they mourn, yet not without hope, for brother Coon died happy in Christ. when health would admit he was found at the house of God, and the prayer circle, where his confessions and prayers impressed all with a deep conviction that he was a child of God. Brother Coon has been a sufferer for a few years in some ways, yet complained not, trusting in God, expecting all to work for the best. The funeral was held Sunday, June 14, interment in the Sand Hill cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. H.A. Blanchard to a very large and sympathizing audience from 1 Cor. 15:26. "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."
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The funeral services of Samuel Coon, of Sand Hill were held at the Methodist Church, Sunday, the 14th, and a well filled church it was. Rev. H.A. Blanchard officiated. Mr. Coon had been confined to the house but a few day, although he had been in poor health for some time. It was not expected that he would go so soon. He was a kind husband, a good neighbor and a very industrious, Christian man, without an enemy in the world. He leaves a wife and granddaughter.
