Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, January 8, 1807
Death
Died, in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Richard Edwards, Esq. of an asthmatic disorder, having been a member of the ancient and honorable society of Free and Accepted Masons, and having held a military commission, he was interred on Saturday last with Masonic and military honors. He has left an amiable widow and a number of young children to bemoan their loss. This is the third death in this place of the heads of families, in the course of 26 days.
Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, January 22, 1806
Deaths
Died at Lexington, Ken. on the 24th ult. of an affection of the stomach, the Hon. John Breckenridge, Attorney General of the United States.
In the gaol of the city of Albany [Albany County, NY] on the 5th instant, Robert Johnson the person committed for attempting to rob Mr. Pye on the Flatts. He died of the wound that he received in the affray.
Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 5, 1807
For Sale
A black woman, who understands all kinds of work in the country house and kitchen, is capable and willing, has no bad qualities, is about 29 years of age. For terms, which will be reasonable and other particulars, enquire of the Printer. March 4,1807.
Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 12, 1807
Death
On Tuesday evening last, Mrs. Ama Clark consort of Captain Jerome Clark of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] after a distressing illness of about two months, leaving a bereaved consort and a family of promising children to bemoan the loss of a kind partner and an affectionate parent.
Elopement
Whereas my wife Lydia [Houghton] has eloped from my bed and board and has behaved herself in a lewd and indecent manner and has likewise run me in debt to my damage without my knowledge; this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date. Asa Houghton. Worcester, March 4,1807
Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, March 19, 1807
Deaths
At Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] in this county, on the 14th instant, Isaac Nash Esquire, universally respected and beloved. Being a member of Otsego lodge, he was interred on Monday with masonic honors, attended by a very large collection of real mourners. He has left an amiable relict and a number of orphan children to bewail the loss of an affectionate partner and parent. The loss to the neighborhood and county is heavy and deplorable. He was in the prime of life and had converted a portion of the wilderness into fertile fields, rich meadows, and fruitful orchards and content and competence had untied to reward his industry, when he was snatched from the increasing enjoyment of life, by a fever of short continuance.
"Mourn ye young gardens, ye unfinish'd gates, / To green inc'osures, and ye growing sweets / Lament, for ye his kindness, cares have known, / And witness'd oft his studious walks alone."
"Ye gentlest ministers of Fate, / Attend his relics where he lies, / And bid the softest slumbers wait, / With silken cords to bind his eyes."
In the settlement called Stewarts Patent, in this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] the 15th instant, Mrs. Abigail Harris, consort of Mr. Asa Harris, after nine days illness, leaving suddenly, an inconsolable partner and a number of adopted children, to whom she was affectionately attached to lament her loss. Her maiden name was Davenport from Coventry, Conn. She was the third wife of the bereaved Mr. Harris, and thro' life sustained the character of an amiable companion, a good neighbor, a sincere Christian and lately an affectionate wife and an excellent adopted mother.
"Sweet soul we leave thee to thy rest, / Enjoy thy Jesus and thy God / Till we, from bands of clay releas'd, / Spring out and climb the shining road."
Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, march 26, 1807
Marriage
In Stroud (England) Mr. Samuel Holder aged 70 to Mrs. Wildly, aged 26. The old gentleman, having lost both his legs many years since, was conveyed to and from the church on the shoulders of a friend who was occasionally relieved by the willing efforts of the affectionate and blooming bride.
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 2, 1821
Marriages
On the 14th inst. at the house of Mr. James Young, near the Seneca village on the Buffalo reservation [Erie Co. NY], by the Rev. Stephen N. Rowan, president of the New York missionary society, Thomas Armstrong, interpreter to the Seneca mission to Rebecca Hempferman.
Also, by the same person, at the same time and place, Jonathan Jacket, youngest son of the celebrated chief, Red Jacket to Yeeh-ah-weeh, a young woman from Cattaraugus.
The Rev. Paschal N. Strong, corresponding secretary of the New York missionary society, being present, concluded the solemnization by prayer.
Thomas Armstrong and Rebecca Hempferman are both whites who were taken by the Senecas at the close of the revolutionary war, from their cradles, and are identified with the Indians by their language and their habits. The other parties are native Senecas.
This is the first occasion in which marriage has been solemnized in thie tribe according to the Christian institution, and it is hoped this will be an example for their future imitation, as the rites were solemnized int he presence of with the approbation of a number of the principle chiefs and warriors in the nation. Geneva Gazette
