Civil War Letter, January 1862, Dr. Meigs Case

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 15, 1862

Civil War Letter from Dr. Meigs Case

Camp Griffin, Va., January 10th, 1862

Friend Carpenter:  I beg leave through your columns to thank certain patriotic ladies of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] for their very acceptable present to the hospital of the 43d Regiment.  The box sent contained a well selected and useful list of articles, and they are already adding to the comfort of our invalids.

Mrs. Moore and others in West Davenport, Delaware County [NY], will also, accept our thanks for a similar gift.

As an interest seems to be taken in our sanitary condition, I will at some future time, send you a copy of our Brigade hospital report.

It occurs to me as I write, that it is precisely five months since I entered upon my duties as assistant Surgeon of the Regiment. during which time, I have been acting Surgeon of the Reg't for four months through the absence of my Senior.

During that time, the other Regiments composing our Brigade have lost by death in hospital, from 12 to 19 men, and one regiment for a long time has reported one-fourth of their entire number off duty by reason of sickness.

I am happy to say, that but one death has taken place in our Regiment during the five months past, and we never have reported more than one sixteenth of our full number off duty by sickness.  Thus it will be seen that we are in a most gratifying condition of health.  The Maine Regiments seem to suffer most and one near us has lost twenty-seven men in three months.

The sickly season, however, is upon us, and I fear that we too shall succumb to the terrible depressing influences of malaria.  Our worst enemy at present, is measles, of which we have had within a brief period, over thirty cases, some of them quite severe and complicated with bronchitis pneumonia, &c, &c.  Again, thanking the good people of my native region for their kind remembrances of the sick soldiers, I am Respectfully, Meigs Case, Surgeon, 43d Regt. N.Y.S.V.

Vital Records, Cortland (1849), Otsego (1862) Counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, July 12, 1849

Marriages

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. William N. Cobb of Homer, Mr. James L. Decker and Miss Polly Maria Dodge both of McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY].

In Jerusalem [Yates Co. NY], June 13th by Rev. S.J. Decker, Mr. Isaac Nye and Miss Juba Carey of Bristol [Ontario Co. NY].

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. A.H. Trow, Mr. David W. Seacord and Miss Ruth Ann Champeon all of the above-named place.

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. William N. Pearne, Mr. Darwin R. Rice and Miss Mary Wight, both of Solon.

Death

We learn from a gentleman from Norwich, Chenango Co. that the Eagle Hotel, kept by D.E. Lawrence, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night.  The sister of Mrs. Lawrence and two children belonging to the landlord were also burned to death!  This is indeed lamentable!  Syracuse Reveille

[Note:  In the report of the fire published in a Norwich newspaper, there is no mention of the loss of life, leading to the possibility that the report above is incorrect.]

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 11, 1849:  The morning of the 4th was ushered in at this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] by a display of fireworks of an unexpected and destructive character.  Shortly after 4 o'clock, the Eagle Hotel, owned by H. DeForest and occupied by D.E. Lawrence was discovered to be on fire.  The alarm was given and the citizens soon assembled, but too late to arrest the progress of the flames.  The building being of the most inflammable material and entirely dry, was rapidly consumed, scarcely allowing time to remove the furniture.  Among the articles lost were several pictures, engravings, window shades and other property belonging to some of our citizens which had been loaned to decorate the ballroom used for an ice cream party given on the night of the 3d, among them, the beautiful painting drawn last year in the Art Union lottery by H. Hubbard. Esq.

How the fire originated is not known. The building was insured to the amount of $2000 and the furniture of $1000 in the Saratoga Mutual, which will nearly cover the loss.  Mr. Lawrence, however, lost some personal property, and suffers heavily in being thrown out of business at a time when it would have been most profitable to him.

Fortunately, our citizens were enabled by their exertions, assisted by a still air and the engine of Mr. Rider, to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings.

This fire furnishes to our citizens another admonition to adopt some measures to meet a similar visitation hereafter.  There is not probably a village in the State of the size and importance of this, which is so poorly provided in this respect. there is but one engine here and that is owned by a private citizen, while there is no organized fire company. A village like this should have at least two engines and two efficient companies.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, July 19, 1849

Deaths

A young man by the name of Joseph Holmes fell from the canal boat Vera Cruz, in the Varick canal on Tuesday evening and was drowned.  He is said to have come from St. Lawrence Co. where his friends probably reside.  Owego Times

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Two young ladies, residents of New York City, Misses Ferguson and Sybil, aged about 14 years, were drowned at South Worcester, Otsego County, on the 30th ult.  They were students in the Charlotte Academy.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 11, 1849:  On the afternoon of Saturday the 30th of June, the Rev. Samuel D. Ferguson and lady, and a company of young ladies of the Charlotte Academy, called to visit my family about 3 o'clock, P.M.  After being there a few hours, my children and niece accompanied the young ladies in taking a walk.  they went up to Strain's mill pound, about an hundred rods distant, without my knowledge or the knowledge of Mr. or Mrs. Ferguson.

After they arrived at the pond, my son, George, a lad of ten years old, got into a small boat and proposed to take a ride on the water with the young ladies.  My niece, Eliza, told them not to do so, and some of them promised they would not.  She left with several of the company to return to my house, knowing tea was about ready.  Soon after she had left, she heard screams and immediately ran for help.  James Strain, esq. and family heard their cries and immediately went to the edge of the pond, near where the boat had given way to them.  At this moment George and the four young ladies were out of the boat in the deep water.  George swam about, seized the hands of some who were about sinking and placed them on the edge of the boat, assuring them they would be saved if they would hold fast and not be frightened.  He then left them with the assurance that he would go ashore and get help to save them.  About the time he arrived at the shore, Esquire Strain and his wife and two others arrived, when the girls were yet clinging to the boat and screaming , "O man, help! O do not let us drown."  Esquire Strain told them to keep still and hang on to the boat, they should be saved. About this time, it was evident that Misses Hanna Ann Ferguson and Frances Sybil were about letting go the boat and sinking.  Mrs. Strain advised her husband to go in and save them.  At this time, they were not exceeding two rods from the shore. Strain took off his hat and shoes exclaiming, "O, My God!" and plunged in after them.  When he got in reach of Misses F. and S., they took hold of him and he made his way for the shore quite rapidly for a few feet, but one of the young ladies took hold of him with the grasp of death about his neck, and the other about one of his arms, at once checking his progress towards the shore.  He stopped and exclaimed, "O my back," when all three went down.

At this instant, after Strain had the two young ladies, Mr. Eaton, of Herkimer County, went for a rope to throw to the other two, who continued to cling to the boat.  Mrs. Strain also left to get a board to reach them. They were gone not to exceed two minutes and when they returned Strain and the other girls were out of sight, and Mr. Eaton inquired of Misses Martha Griffin and Mary Stevenson what had become of Strain and others. They exclaimed that they had gone down and were drowned.  He then threw the rope towards them, but they could not reach the first time he threw it.  He then threw it again and they both grasped it and were drawn ashore, and considerable distance under water, and were saved.

Numerous persons immediately arrived, and after searching about a half an hour, found Mr. Strain at the bottom, where the water was about 11 feet deep.  He was then carried to the shore, in presence of his wife and eight children.  Soon after, Miss Ferguson was found within a few feet of where Mr. Strain was, and in a short time Miss Sibyl was also found.  They were all entirely lifeless. The two young ladies were residents of the city of New York, one of whom was an only daughter.

Mr. Strain was in the 46th year of his age; has left the home of his birth and is forever severed from his family and friends in a fervent effort to save those whom he never before saw or knew.  He was an excellent swimmer, but nothing at the critical moment could avail him.  the young ladies were about fourteen years of age.  I arrived at the spot within ten minutes after Mr. Strain and Misses Ferguson and Sybil went down.

Yours &c. Abraham Becker.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, July 26, 1849

Deaths

In Spring Port [Cayuga Co. NY], on the 23d inst., Miss Amanda M. Benedict, aged 20 years.

In New York, at the institution for the blind, the 2d inst. Esther Rosette [Eldridge], daughter of William Eldridge of Cortlandville, aged 19 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 15, 1862

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Andrew A. Mather, Sheriff of Otsego County to Miss Addelaide J. Birdsall, daughter of George Birdsall, Esq. of Otego.

At Windy's Hotel, Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] on the 12th inst. by Rev. H.A. Sherwood, Mr. Henry Merrills to Miss A. Wellman both of Milford, N.Y [Otsego Co.].

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 18th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Carlton Tallmadge to Miss Mary E. Lockwood, both of Davenport.

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. W.C. Sdamson, Noah Thorton to Miss Julia A. Briggs, both of Maine, Broome Co. [NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. W. Allen Johnston, Mr. Charles L. Seely to Miss Sarah M . Payne both of Afton.

Deaths

In Laurens, Jan. 8th, Mary E. [Steere] youngest daughter of Elisha B. and Francis A. Steere, int he 8th year of her age.

"Mother weep not for me, / Through broke from the parent stem, / I am now blooming in the Paradise of God."

At the residence of her grandfather, Mr. Dillingham in Geneseo, Ill, Dec. 25th of diptheria. Emma E. [Avery] daughter of John and Sophia W. Avery of Otsego Co. N.Y. aged 9 years, 11 months and 23 days.

During her short but terrible illness, Emma bore her sufferings uncomplainingly and with a fortitude seldom equaled by those more advanced in years.  She was a Christian child and for her mild and sweet disposition was dearly beloved and cherished by all who knew her. Although her parents were far away during her sickness and at her death, yet she had the love and care of fond grandparents and friends to mitigate her pains and to perform the last earthly rites of the child of their affections.

"Suffer little children to come unto me."

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1854)

 Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, July 5, 1854

Marriages

In Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] June 27th, by Rev. William Clarke, Mr. Augustine Bliss of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sophronia A. Ward of the former place.

At Knox Retreat in Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Mr. William J. Ayer of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Mrs. Luvantia E. Mead daughter of J. Knox Esq., of the former place.

On the 4th inst. by Rev.. D.C. Burritt, Mr. Frederick R. Earl of Waddam's Grove, Ill. to Miss Martha Lawrence of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

An Oneida Indian by the name of Abram Williams was killed by being run over by the accommodation train going west on Tuesday evening, about a mile and a half west of Rome [Oneida Co. NY].  the man was intoxicated.  Syracuse Journal

The body of a young female was found floating in the Chenango River a short distance below the village of Earlville, in the town of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Saturday afternoon last, which, on examination proved to be that of an orphan girl, by the name of Ellen Wells.  She was about sixteen years of age and had been missing some forty-eight hours.  It is generally supposed that she was driven to commit the suicide in consequence of having been accused of committing a number of petty thefts and discharged from service by the lady with whom she had been living. Madison Observer, July 1st.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, July 12, 1854

Marriages

At the Methodist Parsonage in this village on the 11th inst. by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Rev. E.L. Newman of Onondaga to Miss Lucelia A. Spencer daughter of Mr. Miles Spencer of Onondaga.

At Cleveland, Ohnio, on the 4th July, Mr. Ossian E. Dodge of Boston [MA], editor of The Literary Museum to Miss Ettie Lyon of Zanesville, Ohio.

In Delphi [Madison Co. NY], July 4th, by Rev. William Cobb, Mr. Orrian D. Allen of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Louisa Adams of Cazenovia.

Deaths

In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] June 30th, Rev. John Baum aged 57 years, also, Mrs. Baum, wife of the former, on Sunday, July 2nd. [Magdalena Elwood Baum]

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In this village, after a brief illness, on Saturday the 8th inst, Mr. John F. Irons aged 43 years.

An unusual sensation was produced in this community by the news of the decease of Mr. Irons, owing not merely to the suddenness of his departure from our midst but to the many estimable qualities he possessed, which endeared him to all who had enjoyed his acquaintance.

When it is considered that he was an artist of remarkable skill in the department of industry in which he engaged, that he was a man of uncommon amiableness of disposition, of uncompromising integrity and of public spirit - that he was a faithful friend, an indefatigable Sunday School laborer and above all a consistent Christian, it is not surprising that an immense assemblage of people of all ages attended his funeral obsequies at the Stone Church last Sabbath evening, and that they evinced on the occasion not only sincere sympathy with his deeply afflicted family, but an aspect of sadness arising from an appreciation of the irreparable loss the entire community has sustained in his death. 

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The house of Mr. Reals at Manlius depot [Onondaga Co. NY] was destroyed by fire on the morning of Tuesday in which a child of Mr. R. aged three years, was burned to death.  It appears that the parents were absent, having left their two sons - one twelve and the other three years of age - alone in the house. The children were playing with firecrackers and matches in an upper chamber, and it is supposed accidentally dropped some ignited substances down between the wall and the floor, from which the house took fire.  The oldest boy ran out to give the alarm and when he returned, the dwelling, with the younger boy in it was enveloped in flames. The poor child was burned so that not even a vestige of his bones could be found in the ruins, Syracuse Journal.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, July 19, 1854

Marriage

In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] this morning, by the Rev. C.D. Burritt, Mr. James M. Lyman of Jordanville [Herkimer Co. NY]  to Miss Ellenm A. Blair of Cazenovia.

Cazenovia Republican, Cazenovia, NY, July 26, 1854

Marriages

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of her father on the morning of the 24th inst. by Rev. George W. Eaton, D.D. J.D. Denison Esq. (foreman of Reflector Office) and Miss M.J. Atkins, daughter of C.D. Atkins, Esq. all of the place above named.

A generous fee accompanied the above notice, as a matter of course, as Printers know how to do the fair thing on such occasions, which is, perhaps, one reason for their general good fortune in these life partnerships.  May you be the luckiest type in the world, friend Denison.

In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. George W. Eaton, D.D. W.W. Chebuck, Esq. of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Julia A. Trowbridge of Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co.].

Deaths

At the residence of his father in Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] July 3d, Leander Smith in the 40th year of his age.

For many years he was a resident of Du Page, Illinois, enjoying the confidence and respect of all with whom he associated.  Consumption with its varied forms held its withering hand upon him, admonishing him that life was fast passing away. When racked with pain and deep distress he longed for home and kindred associations. As soon as strength would permit, he hastened to his childhood's home, but how brief his stay.  Six weeks of intense suffering, which he bore with Christian resignation, and he slept the sleep of death amid the scenes of his early days.

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Mrs. Ellen Urban, daughter of Mr. C. Marvin of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and wife of Alexander Urban, a German music teacher, died rather suddenly on Wednesday morning (July 19) and from attending circumstances it was supposed poison had been administered to her by her husband.  The Syracuse Republican says:

About three weeks ago, she was brought home to die, it being apparent that she was rapidly sinking.  Her husband remained at Le Roy [Genessee Co. NY] and about ten days since, having been sent for, he came here, staid a few hours, returned to Le Roy, told persons there that he was accused of having poisoned his wife, and by them was advised to come back here and stay till her decease.  He expressed his determination so to do - packed up his property and left that village.  He has not been here nor been heard of since.  Previous to his departure, he told a person that his wife was going to die and mentioned what he desired to have done with his child.  To Dr. Hoyt, he said he was or would be suspected of having given her poison and said, "Doctor, I want you to be on my side."

A postmortem was held and indications discovered, which greatly strengthen the suspicions of foul play.  Urban has fled, whither no one knows.

Vital Records, Otsego (1807), Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, September 3, 1807

Marriage

Married, At Coventry, Connecticut, by John Spier, Esq. the 17th ult. Mr. Asa Harris of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Alice Dowe of the former place.  Mr. Harris has within the space of three years three months and seventeen days been the husband of three different wives - his present one is his fourth.  He is seventy years of age and his present wife fifty.  He had never seen her until the middle of the last month.  He left home on the 4th and in seventeen days returned with his bride, distance of about 200 miles.

"Two kindest souls alone must wed, / Tis friendship makes the bondage sweet, / And feeds their mutual loves; / Bright Venus, on her rolling throne, / Is drawn by gentlest birds alone, / and Cupids yoke the doves."

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, September 10, 1807

Death

Died suddenly in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the 30th of August, Mrs. Nancy Skiff consort of Mr. Joseph Skiff in the 24th year of her age.  She was interred Sept. the 1st.  A pathetic discourse was delivered by the Rev. John Bostwick from Job 23d 2d, to a large number of her relations and neighbors who might with propriety say with the text, "Even today is my complaint bitter, my stroke is heavier than my groaning."  She was virtuous in life and lamented in death by all who knew her.  How transient is all sublimary felicity!  We bloom like the rose at noon and are swept away with the evening breeze.  Mrs. Skiff was a kind partner, an obedient child, a tender mother, a good neighbor & pleasant friend.  We might well say why was life so fair cut down so soon, but God is wise and good, although this stroke is superlatively afflictive to the disconsolate husband and mother whom we will address in the language of the poet.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, September 17, 1807

Elopement

Whereas my wife Mary [Harrington] has eloped from my bed and board, this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts she may contract after the date hereof.  Stephen Harrington, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 15, 1807.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, September 24,  1807

Death

Died in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mrs. Jerusa Lee consort to Lieut. Daniel Lee, aged 43 years.

Mrs. Lee was an amiable matron, a tender mother, and an affectionate wife.  She has left a large family and a tender partner to lament her loss.  Her funeral obsequies were attended on the Sunday following with great solemnity and a large concourse of people who let fall a tear of sympathy.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 29, 1880

Marriage

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] April 21st by Rev. O.L. Severson, Mr. John W. Shepardson to Miss Maria B. Per Lee all of Smyrna.

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 22d, Miss Juliet Eells aged 12 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] April 27th, Mr. Thomas Tyler aged 86 years.

In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 16th, Mrs. Polly Burdick aged 74 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] April 18th, Mr. Seth Curtiss aged 87 years 11 months and 11 days.

News Item

Reminiscences of Fifty Years Ago [about 1830]

Among my earliest acquaintances in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] were the old-time mercantile firms of C.&A. Squires, Barnard & Hatch and Rathbone & Hunt.  My father traded mostly with C.&A. Squires.  He always kept "debt and credit," and many a time I have seen him on a rainy day take his account book under his arm, and start for "the village," to settle with Mr. Squires.  They were always willing to trust anyone in whom they had confidence, as witness the fact that at one time while at school, I wanted a sheet of paper.  I had no penny and had not time to go home, so I went to Mr. Charles Squires and asked him to trust me.  He was willing to do so if I would promise to pay him in a "fortnight." This I readily promised and got the paper.  I am happy to say, that I redeemed my promise by paying him out of the proceeds of the sale of some rags, which I carried to the store for my mother.  My father always kept his accounts in pounds, shillings and pence. Twelve and a half cents made one shilling and twenty of those shillings made a pound.  I believe this was common, fifty years ago.

We never traded much with Messrs. Barnard & Hatch.  I, however, used to have some boyish difficulties with a young clerk of theirs, one Rowland Jenkins.  You see, I was but a farmer's boy and store clerks in those primitive days, reckoned themselves among the aristocracy.

One little incident connected with the firm of Rathbone & Hunt, or rather I should say, with Mr. Alvah Hunt, left a shade of guilt on my conscience, which is not wholly eradicated to this day.  Mr. Hunt had a fine lot of plums in the yard behind the store, which was enclosed by a high board fence. The boys were in the habit of stealing the fruit.  One evening, a few of my comrades and myself, collected in front of the store and agreed to ask Mr. Hunt for a few plums. I was chosen as a committee of one to ask him. Accordingly, I presented our petition and received a very decided "No; I haven't got any."  In a few minutes after making my report, Mr. Hunt called me to one side and said he was glad to find one honest boy; that the boys kept stealing his plums, even before they were ripe, but just as soon as there were any ripe ones, I should come and he would give me some good ones.  In a few days,  he sent me, by my father, nearly a hat and of as nice plums as I ever saw, saying, it was for being honest.  I took them and ate them, and here was where the guilt came in.  I was not a whit more honest than my mates, who merely made me spokesman.

Another of our storekeepers, and a lifelong friend of my father, was Mr. Benjamin Perkins. He was rather an odd genius as I remember him.  I never saw him but twice without his long overcoat on.  One of those occasions was at my father's funeral, which by the way, was the only time I ever saw him in church.  Nevertheless, he was a good man in his way.

Mr. Peck the grocer was another of our tradesmen.  He was the first to introduce candies and sugarplums for sale, causing a sensation among the girls and boys.  He also kept the "ardent [bar]!" I have often seen some of the most honored men of Greene sitting there cracking hickory nuts with a glass of whisky beside them.  Not much temperance in those days. At another time, if agreeable, I may have a little to say about the drink but not now.

Not long after the Congregationalist Church was built (which I remember very well, we were surprised to find carpenters framing a building not far above Barnard's store. We boys asked them what it was to be and the answer was "a meeting house."  We believed it, of course, and so reported it at home.  What was our indignation, however, to find afterwards that it was only a blacksmith shop.  But such was the case, and it was soon ornamented with a splendid sign across the front, with the names of G.R. & A.F. Lyon in big capitals. We boys translated the initials thus "Great African."

The only drug store in town was that of Dr. Joslyn.  My old friend, Dr. Purple, read medicine there, and I believe Dr. Willard, also.  The last I ever saw of the Joslyn family was Frederick and he was lying on his deathbed in Eaton, Pa.  He had commenced the study of law in that city and was stricken down in his prime.

Not many, I presume, of the active businessmen of fifty years ago, are now living.  But, oh! how familiar their names appear to me now as I write.  There was Rev. J.B. Hoyt (or Birt Hoyt, as we used to call him); his brother Chauncey, the chair maker; Mr. John Winter, the tanner; Mr. Henry Beals, the carpenter; Oramel Austin, the blacksmith; Mr. Samuel Williams, the shoemaker; Mr. Henry Maloy, the cooper; B. Elisha Smith and Horace Green, the hatters; Orrin Sharp, the cabinet maker; Mr. John S. Avery, the wagonmaker; Mr. Ira Watson, the harness maker; Mr. Trumbal, the distiller; the brothers Juliand; my uncle, Stephen Ketchum, Mr. Charles Cameron, Mr. Jesse Scoville, Dr. Levi Farr, Col. M. Birdsall and sons, Mr. William Root and sons G.W. and Orson, Mr. Andrew Race, at the toll bridge; Mr. Pliny Nichols, of the Chenango House, and others whose names I cannot at the moment recall.

Of these, part have crossed the flood and part are "only waiting."  Younger than most I have named, I yet feel like an old man.  I have drifted away into South Jersey, as fair a land as the sun shines upon, where I shall probably finish my course.

Lewis Hoyt, Hammonton, N.J., April 20, 1880

Vital Records, Chenango (1847, 1879),. Otsego (1880) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 9, 1847

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Mr. Robert Walsworth to Miss Harriet A. Snow.

Deaths

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Captain Nathan Brown aged 83 years.  Mr. B. was one of the earliest settlers on the town of Pharsalia and was universally esteemed for his intelligence, integrity of character and goodness of heart.  

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the same day [3d inst.], Jacob Skinner aged 80 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 16, 1847

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] of consumption on Monday morning last, Julia [Smith] aged 18 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 30, 1847

Marriage

At New Woodstock, Madison Co. [NY] on the 23d inst. by Rev. D. Putman, Mr. David Bedford, merchant, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clarissa V. [Walker] of the former place.

Deaths

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst., very suddenly, Mrs. Mary Van Deusen wife of Mr. John Van Deusen and daughter of Mr. Steward McKibbin of the former place, aged 31 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday the 21st inst. John Olney [Monroe] son of John Monroe, Jr. aged two years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 10, 1879

Marriage

RACE - UNDERWOOD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 26th, by Rev. D.D. MacLarin, Mr. George T. Race and Miss Frances l. Underwood.

GREACON - HETRICK: Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Thomas Greacon and Miss Sarah Hetrick were married on the 4th inst.  The best wishes of their many friends attend them.  

Deaths

DICKINSON:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 8th, Mr. John Dickinson aged 66 years.  Funeral on Greene Street, Wednesday, at 9 A.M.

PRATT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 2d, Wealthy Ann [Pratt] wife of O.A. Pratt and daughter of Daniel W. Hough, Esq., aged 48 years.

"Her toils are past, her work is done, / And she is full blest; / She fought the fight, the victory won, / And enters into rest."

LYMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 1st, Mercy [Lyman] wife of Dr. E.S. Lyman, aged 68 years.

CASEY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 28th, Mrs. Bridget Casey aged 86 years.

PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 28th, Abigail [Parsons] wife of Mr. John Parsons, aged 51 years.

OWEN:  At her residence, near Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 4th, Mrs. S.W. Owen, aged 79 years. [Sally Sherwood Owen, wife of Solomon W. Owen]

Thus, has passed away from earth the gentle spirit that has entwined around her in life, the tenderest affections and love of a large circle of friends.  In her character were harmoniously blended the true Christian virtues with decision, kindness, meekness, and love, and leaving to all the clear example of Christian hope; and the peace and light of a blessed immortality seemed to have settled upon her soul as she neared the close of life's journey; and as if breathing the sweet music of Heaven to her expiring moments, she sang praises to him who received her spirit, and all, to her, of earth was over.

Thou art gone, and thy home, oh! how lonely without thee; / The hillside, the valley, the landscape how lone; / Mid scenes now so assuredly dreary, how oft we / Shall miss the dear music of love's tender tone.

Thou art gone, but thy path thro the dark narrow valley / Was bright with the beams of thy Saviour's own love; / And cheered with sweet visions of angels and glory, / Thy song hid thy sufferings in death's cold embrace.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 12, 1880

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of the bride's parents, Feb. 4th, by the rev. J.J. -?-_, Mr. Oraeles A. Sweet of Milford [Otsego Col. NY] and Miss Minnie E. Hyde of Cooperstown.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 6, by Rev. S.M. Cook, George H. Chase and Hattie S. Chase all of Hartwick, N.Y.

Deaths

At Mount Vision [Otsego Co. NY], February 8th, of infantile convulsions, Charles Byram Green second son of Herman and Fannie Hillman Green, aged two years four months and twenty-three days.

In Brooklyn [Kings Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Ada [Beals] only daughter of Frederick F. and Frederica B. Beals aged 1 year and 19 days.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 3d, 1880, Marilla [Irish] wife of T.S. Irish, aged 48 years. [Marilla Taylor Irish, wife of Thomas Spencer Irish]

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 8(?), Elias Leigt aged 77 years.

Frank Morse, son of the late Oliver Morse, died in Cherry valley on Monday morning.  He was about 40 years of age.

Vital Records, Delaware (1835), Madison (1873) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 3, 1835

Marriages

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], on the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenton, Mr. Abraham Beadle to Mrs. Eunice Ellis, all of that place.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday morning, 31st ult. by Elder Roberson, Mr. Murdock to Miss Sadah Reynolds, all of the above place.

On Sunday evening, 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, Mr. Henry Anthony to Miss Sarah Olmstead, all of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 17, 1835

Marriage

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] Thursday the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, Mr. William Dean to Miss Paulina Brailey, all of Meredith.

Deaths

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday the 13th instant, Charles B. [Brooks] son of Mr. Silas Brooks, aged about 18 years.  He has left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn over his untimely departure.  While a lingering disease was preying upon his earthly tabernacle he bore it with Christian fortitude, and when under the most excruciating pains, he was perfectly submissive to the will of his heavenly Father.  Who would not exclaim, "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his?"

"Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh."

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Mrs. Hannah W. Foote wife of Mr. George B. Foote, aged 26 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 24, 1835

Death

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 11th ult. Miles L. Tuttle aged about 5 years.

On the 19th ult. Joshua S. Tuttle, aged about 9 years.

And on the 13th inst., Close L. Tuttle 

All three son of Mr. Solomon Tuttle.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, June 5, 1873

Marriages

BUTTON - FREEMAN:  At Oak Hill [Greene Co. NY], April 12 at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. A. Freeman Hailey, Romaine(?) D. Button of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] and Emma Adele [Freeman}, youngest daughter of H.H. Freeman

GOODRICH - BACKUS:  In New York May 20, by the Rev. E.O. Flagg, D.D., A.J. Goodrich of New York and Florence Ada [Backus] daughter of Azel Backus, of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

WAKEFIELD - HOSMER:  In Greenbush, N.Y. [Rensselaer Co] May 19, by the pastor of the M.E. Church, Mr. Adelbert Wakefield of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Dora A. Hosmer of the former place.

LOOMIS - KNOWLES:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] May 17 by Rev. S.N. Westcott, Mr. Hiram Loomis of North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Ansella(?) Knowles of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

DAVIS - WING:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] by Rev. S.N. Westcott, Mr. William W. Davis and Miss Helen A. Wing all of Waterville.

BELLOWS - LOOMIS:  In North Bay [MI], June 1 by Rev. J.O. Perkins, Mr. Alfred D. Bellows of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Laura L. Loomis of Lansing, Mich.

Deaths

KHLE:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] May 24, at the residence of his son, Elijah Khle, David Ehle, aged 83 years.

ALLEN:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] May 20, Juna Allen an old resident, aged 82 years.

ALLEN:  In Milwaukee {WI], May 12, Rufus Allen formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co NY], aged 84 years.

JEROME:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY], May 31, Rev. Charles Jeerome aged 68 years.

LEWIS:  Late intelligence has reached here announcing the death of Barnard Lewis at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Durdy, in the town of Benton, Yates Co. [NY] on the 17th ult. in the 84th year of his age.  Mr. Lewis was for a long time a resident of this town [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], and a man of irreproachable character and while here gained many warm friends.  In his personal appearance he was jovial, cheerful, though discreet and sensible and always acting the part of a true gentleman when coming in contact with others.  He, with his family, moved to Yates Co. about the year 1837 where he spent the remaining part of his life with his three children.  He was a mason by trade and belonged to the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons for about seventy years. There appeared to be no immediate cause of his death except that of old age.

PEARSON:  Ex-alderman George Pearson of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] a man widely known and much respected in that city, committed suicide near Holland Patent [Oneida Co. NY] on Friday last.  He had been in the State lunatic asylum, and it was believed last winter when he was released that he had almost entirely recovered his reason.  He leaves a wife, four sons and six daughters.  Mrs. Menzie of Canastota and Mrs. Andrews of Perryville are sisters of the deceased.

Vital Records, Otsego (1823), Chenango (1876) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 1, 1823

Marriage

In Danube [Herkimer Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Aaron Putnam, Mr. Evan Cotes of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laurania Hawskins of the former place.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mr. Josiah Grout late of Rome, Oneida Co. [NY] aged about 26 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 22, 1823

Death

Died in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. Ebenezer Granger, aged 66.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 5, 1823

Marriage

Married, at Penn-Yan, Yates County [NY] on the 19th ult. Mr. Eben Smith, merchant, of that place, to Miss Eliza Ellsworth.

Death

In Sullivan, Madison County [NY], on the 17th ult, the widow Martha Page, aged 92 years, formerly of North Branford, Connecticut, where she has left numerous connections and friends, as well as in this state.  Mrs. Page had her senses to her last moments, has been a professor of religion for 70 years, and appeared to have died in the full belief of a resurrection and of the Saint's final perseverance in the world to come.  Her funeral was attended in the village of Chittenango, by a great number of her kindred and of the respectable inhabitants of said village. an appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Olds, of Lenox, from 2d Corinthians, 5, 1  "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 12, 1823

Death

At Manlius, Onondaga County [NY] on the 4th instant, after a few days' illness, Capt. James Farquaharson of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged about 55 years.  Mr. F. was on his return to his family in this town, when taken ill.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 19, 1823

Marriage

At Indianapolis, Indiana, on the 11th of July last, Dr. H.G.L. Dunlap formerly of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Geogiana McDougal.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 26, 1823

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Thomas Shankland, Esq. aged 63 years.

In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY], suddenly, on the 21st inst. Mr. John Cook, State librarian and proprietor of the city reading rooms.  To a life of probity and respectability, Mr. Cook added that of a most useful and obliging citizen. His death is a severe deprivation to his family and a general loss to the public.  Argus

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, December 23, 1876

Marriages

CHASE - BLISS:  In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. at the house of Horace Slyter, Esq. Mr. L.H. Chase of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss E.G. Bliss of Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY].

HORTON - VAN SCHOICK: In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 20th, 1876 by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Cyrus Horton of Montrose, Pa and Mrs. Van Schoick of New Berlin, N.Y.

Death

Horace (Plim) Thompson died suddenly last Wednesday night of strangulation from bleeding at the lungs.  He was sitting in a chair at Chamberlain's store at about 6 o'clock in the evening, when he commenced coughing, said he was bleeding and expired immediately. He was 57 years old, belonged to a thrifty family, was a master mechanic, and proprietor of the Norwich Foundry [Chenango Co. NY]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 23, 1879

Marriages

The Minneapolis Tribune has a pleasant paragraph on the ninth anniversary wedding day of J.H. McDermott and wife which occurred in that city on the 3d inst. Several friends gathered at their residence in the evening, when a finely gotten up repast was disposed of, congratulatory remarks were made, and the night spent in a most enjoyable manner generally.  "Mac" will be remembered by friends in this section as a former popular conductor on the Midland, and he now holds the responsible position of Yardmaster of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad.

Deaths

Miss Agnes Harris of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] while visiting the family of Rev. Mr. Loveridge, was taken very sick with diphtheria, which resulted fatally after an illness of only a few days.  Her remains were taken to Norwich on Tuesday for interment.  She had been in our village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] about two weeks and had made many friends among the young people, and her untimely death has cast a shadow over our village - a gloom in the hearts of her young friends that cannot be erased in a long time.  She was a sister of Miss Mary Harris, for several years a teacher in the Bainbridge Academy.

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Rev. Gideon Babcock Perry, D.D., M.D. died at his residence Hopkinsville, Ky September 29, 1879 in his 79th year and was buried from Grace Episcopal Church of which he was rector in this city since 1867, till of late for some time past having been altogether incapacitated from duty by reason of continued and extreme sickness.

The Rev. Dr. Perry was a native of South Kingston, R.I. and particular interest may be particularly noted of the old Perry stock as the last surviving kinsman, contemporary of the battle of Lake Erie's hero Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.  Their fathers being brothers and the sons born on the same homestead, the two were brought together.  Thus, boy relatives attached to each other from the first, the incipient navy commander in fact at one time so won upon his younger kinsman, that but for parental interference, he had joined him to the American Marine in this country's service, mere youth as he was, yet full of the "fire of 76."  To this Dr. Perry made pointed reference when asked to act as he did some score of years since, Chaplin at the "Perry Statue Inauguration," Cleveland, Ohio with the Hon. George Bancroft, historian, orator of the day.

To resume, however, home persuasions prevailed, and the subject of this sketch having duly prepared, was sent to Hamilton College, New York [Madison Co.].  After his graduation and theological course, as minister taking charge at Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co.], in 1823, The Rev. Perry married Miss Abby Brown, youngest daughter of Nathan Stewart, Esq. of that place.  In 1824 Dr. Perry was called to the broader field of Stonington borough, Conn. and officiated there till in 1827, assuming the important charge to which he was chosen in New Bedford, Mass, and thence, three years later to the old Spruce Street Church, Philadelphia, Pa., retiring from his ministry there in 1834, on account of impaired health and seeking the West.

Renewing his labors in 1837, having removed to Canton, Ill. where a place of worship was established by him, the Rev. Dr. Perry successively ministered also at Alton, Ill. for a number of years and in 1843, was recalled to Philadelphia, remaining in that city till taking residence in the diocese of Ohio.  Admitted to orders by the Bishop in 1846, the Rev Dr. took charge of St. Paul's Parish, Cleveland O., and as its first rector, rebuilding the Church he had just but lost by fire, was in office some ten years up to 1854, from there officiating at Grace Church in the same city, till 1857 when the Rev. Dr. Perry had organized under him as pastor St. James' parish of Cleveland, also now one of its attractive churches of over twenty odd years' steady growth and prominence. As next called to Natchez, Miss, in 1858, he became the rector of Trinity Church and resided there as such till his resignation in 1866, the year subsequent to accepting a call from Grace church, Hopkinsville, Ky. his last parochial charge and place of decease.

More than fifty years in the Christian ministry, it is impossible to enumerate the host of services and offices, baptisms, communions, marriages, burials and the like by him rendered in over half a century's vigorous occupation.  By those tied to him in friendship, as to thousands throughout the land from Massachusetts to Mississippi and Pennsylvania to Missouri, who met and heard him with admiration, the Rev. Dr. Perry was known as a man of marked power, religious culture and ability.  It was the expression of Bishop McIlvaine, himself eminent for golden speech and graceful mien, that the Rev. Dr. Perry, as a natural orator and logician to whom he accorded most hearty attention, was rarely excelled, if equaled.  But few of its divines stood higher in the church, especially for pulpit eloquence, clear commanding gospel exposition and forensic force and notwithstanding his deafness, for energy and influence in almost every variety of work.  He was sought and esteemed for these, aside from love and devotion to him for his many manly virtues in a long, busy life, not devoid of opposition at times befalling many another, and above all one of so positive character for good with executive will that feared not the face of man, nor mere opinion of multitude.  

As noteworthy, at the farewell service, April 19th, 1874 (ere occupying the new magnificent structure) of St. Paul's Church, Cleveland, Ohio, after its first quarter century's existence, the Rev. Dr. Perry was present from a distant diocese and preached the last sermon, as he had the first, within its sacred walls, at the church's express request of its first pastor.  It is instanced as one of the finest of the veteran rector's most interesting efforts so many came to hear and then for the last time in his former home parish of the Forest city.  In addition to customary first degrees, those of D.D. and L.L.D. were conferred upon him by the respective colleges and after due course of study and lectures in medicine and surgery, that of M.D. from Jefferson college, Philadelphia.  Dr. Perry for some years practicing both with success and distinction.

The Masonic Mirror long published in Philadelphia, contains discourses from him, while as Knight Templar he gave the address upon occasions of assembly by the Order in Ohio and for other Masonic bodies at intervals in New England and various places with great acceptability.  Among his most popular efforts were those at institutions of learning and before literary societies, by members of which he was elected to honorary membership and for his interest in behalf of education ever an active work, public spirited and practical in his view.  His life in Fino, was full of earnest for the common good. Through fifty-six mature, eventful years a kind husband, the exemplary citizen, loving father, true man, pastor and friend, pursued his way, and kept the Faith. At his obsequies the Priest of the church (Rev Charles Morris), with him almost daily during final illness, testified to his triumphant death.  "A true soldier of the Cross - I believe if ever one was most fully prepared to meet his Maker and find rest in the bosom of God our Saviour it is the beloved and reverend brother whose form is in the casket before us!"

The attendance was crowded at the funeral services in the Parish Church, which was heavily draped about the chancel and columns and the altar, lectern and pulpit arranged with choice floral designs and emblems appropriate to the high office of the venerable deceased. During the hymns "Asleep in Jesus," and "How firm a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord," and anthems chanted, and at the eulogy, the congregation was visibly affected. Every class and denomination of people were present, a tribute of unfeigned regret for the loss that was felt. The bearers, ten in number, from the best members of the parish and large community, friends, neighbors, and brethren, with their own hands prepared the last rites of the Christian sepulture. At the grave during the committal office, a rainbow of singular beauty appeared in the sunny sky, and, overarching, remained so, resplendent, till, after the concluding services, the cortege left the cemetery.

The Rev. Dr. Perry leaves as sincere mourners, a widow and three children; the Rev. Henry C. Perry of the city Episcopal clergy, Chicago, and a son and daughter residing in Hopkinsville, with their surviving parent.

News Item

Fifty years ago, there were few better-known families in Northern Chenango than those of Chester and George Hammond of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].  They came to the town in 1808 from the little town of Bolton, Tolland County, Ct. about fifteen miles east of Hartford.  Chester was a farmer, and George a woolen manufacturer whose carding machine and manufacturing establishment was on the south side of Pleasant Brook in Smyrna village.  Such establishments are now almost unknown in the country and this one long since disappeared.  Half a century ago they were common.  The oldest in the town was started by Joseph Collins, father of Levi B. Collins, Esq., in the north part of the town, and there were others two and three miles west of the village, one operated by Montgomery Percival and another at a later day by William Sprague, at Upperville [Chenango Co. NY].

George Hammond buried a number of his children in Smyrna and then followed the others who removed to Sweden and Bergen.  He long since passed away and only one son and one daughter survive; Lemuel who lives in Clarendon, Orleans County [NY] and Mrs. Joseph Staples, of Sweden, Monroe County [NY].

Chester Hannond lived upon the hill southeast of the village and from his residence looking north could be seen the narrow valley of Pleasant Brook and the broader and more extensive flats upon the Chenango towards Earlville and Hamilton.  His house and farm were in full view from the village, and while more than half a century has passed away, I remember how delighted were my boy eyes when they looked across the little valley to Deacon Hammond's home.  I suppose his stately form, his godly life and example had something to do with the impressions made upon me, and I used to look over to the spot as almost holy ground and in passing it, as I sometimes did, feel something akin to reverence even for the place, and as for its noble proprietor, I used to think he could not be far from heaven, and this in spite of the fact that the information he felt it his duty to give of my going in swimming on Sunday, between the forenoon and afternoon service, cost me the very last whipping I receive3d from my father.  Dea. Hammond largely aided in building the Congregational "meetinghouse" in Smyrna, was elected a deacon on the organization of the church and continued in the office until his removal to Michigan in 1835.

On Tuesday, October 7th, the oldest child of Deacon Hammond died near Mumford, Monroe County [NY] at the ripe age of seventy-seven.  Many of the older class of people in Smyrna will remember Anna M. Hammond [Brown], although it is forty-six years since she was married to Gen. Theron Brown and went with him to his home in Wheatland, where she died.  It was the sad privilege of the writer to be at the funeral on the 10th.  It took place where all her married life was spent upon an eminence as sightly as that where she lived in her early years and was largely attended by people from Wheatland and Caledonia.  Her oldest brother, Hon. Charles G. Hammond, of Chicago, who was at the meeting of the America Board in Syracuse, when her death took place, was present, together with her two sons and two stepsons and their families. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Taylor of Leroy and the remains interred in the Baptist church cemetery where she had long been a worshiper.

Mrs. Brown suffered a fracture of her hip about ten weeks previous to her death and was a great sufferer until death called her away.  From very early life she had been a devoted Christian and throughout the community where her later years were passed, she was universally esteemed.  "The memory of the just is blessed."

In the vicinity where Mrs. Brown so long resided, quite a number of Smyrna people have lived.  Noah and Lewis Hutchinson resided near Mumford, but I do not know that any of their families are now living.  Nathan Sutliff died at Mumford, many years ago, but his remains were taken to Sherburne Hill for interment by the side of his wife.  A daughter, Mrs. Harmon, also resided there, but died in Tennessee.  Mr. Sutliff's only surviving child, Mrs. Lusk, who is now entirely blind, is visiting in Smyrna.  The late Hollom Hutchinson, who represented Livingston County in the Assembly in 1835, was also from Smyrna. Ephraim Finch of Wheatland, married a sister of Hollom Hutchinson, and his son married the widow of Thomas Milner, of Norwich - a daughter of the late Harvey Talcott, of Smyrna.

S.P.A.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 23, 1879

Marriages

SCOTT - SHERMAN:  At the residence of H.C. Rockwell, Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Tracy O. Scott of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice A. Sherman of the former place.

SCOTT - ROBINSON:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th by Rev. R.M. Duff, Warren Scott, M.D. of Traer, Iowa, to Miss Emogene Robinson, daughter of S.M. Robinson, Esq.

DARLING - ADAMS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 15th, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. Nelson W.D Darling of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cora B. Adams of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

MOSHER - BENEDICT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 8th, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. George H. Mosher to Miss Clara M. Benedict, both of Smithville.

SMITH COOK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 12th, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Arthur W Smith of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Cook of Greene.

SANFORD - JACKSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 8th by Rev. A.W. Hood, Mr. George W Sanford of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Almira M. Jackson of Greene.

WEEKS - HYDE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 8th, by Rev. A.W. Cornell Mr. Lewis A. Weeks to Miss Lena Florence Hyde all of Afton.

SYMONDS - AUSTEN:  Oct. 14th 1879, on the platform of the depot at the Tunnel Station [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. A.F. Harding, Mr. George Symonds of South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Sarah M. Austen of Colesville, Broome County (NY].

GREEN - SPAULDING:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 30th, by Rev. J.M. Todd, Mr. William M. Green of Poolville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Addie H. Spaulding of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY]

HARVEY - RAYMOND:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 7th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Emmett Harvey of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Addie Raymond of Otselic.

DELEVAN - GRIFFITH:  In Marathon, Oct. 8th, by Rev. J.H. Harris, Mr. Adelbert Delavan of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary Griffith of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY]

Deaths

BUELL:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, after a brief illness of pleuro pneumonia, Julia [Buell] wife of Simon Buell, aged 55 years.  Funeral at her late residence on Friday at 11 A.M.

CLARK:  Killed by the cars, near this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday evening, Oct. 17th, Mr. Abram Clark aged 61 years.

RILEY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 11th Emily [Riley] wife of John Riley, aged 56 years.

GALLUP:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 15th, Mr. R.M. Gallup aged 71 years.

NICHOLS:  At the residence of his brother, Erastus Nichols, in Lincklaen Centre [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 13th of apoplexy, Mr. Estrus P. Nichols of Albion, Wisconsin, formerly of Lincklaen, aged 65 years.

SIONDS:  In Baltimore, Md., Sept 28th Mr. John L. Simonds aged 45 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

HOYT:  In Middleport, N.Y. [Niagara Co.], Oct. 9th, Mrs. E. Louisa Hoyt, aged 38 years and 9 months, wife of William D Hoyt, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

ALLYN:  In Potterville, Bradford Co. Pa., Oct. 2d Mr. J. Billings Allyn aged 61 years and 2 months, formerly of Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY].

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Death on the Rail

A fatal railroad accident occurred on the Midland, about four miles south of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], a few minutes before six o'clock on Friday evening last.  A gang of bridge men, consisting of Martin Adams, John Flynn, Richard Allen and Abram Clark, were returning on a hand car from their work on the Oxford Trestle and when about a mile and a half this side of Lyon Brook bridge, the whistle of the excursion train returning from New York was heard and the train was seen rounding the curve some thirty rods behind them.  Flynn and Allen at once jumped form the car and rolled down the bank, while Foreman Adams attempted to get Clark from his seat on the forward end of the car, but was compelled to leave him, having barely time to leap and save his own life.  In the meantime efforts were being made on the train to check its speed, but as it consisted of four well filled coaches and the grade being heavy, this was almost useless.  When the car was struck, Clark was thrown several feet in the air, and in falling his head struck the end of a tie, crushing the back of his skull in a horrid manner, the brains oozing upon the ground.  One of his legs was also badly broken and his death was instantaneous.  The train was stopped, the body brought to the depot and an inquest held by Coroner Avery. Conductor Coburn and engineer Finch, of the excursion train, Superintendent Laupher, Train Dispatcher Hankins, John Flynn and Martin Adams, were sworn and the jury found that Clark "came to his death by a wound received on the back of the head, by a collision between the locomotive of an excursion train and a hand car upon which he was riding."

Deceased came to this village [Norwich], from Newark, N.J. about the year 1853, and worked for Goodrich & Brown, at silver plating, three years, and for E.&E.L. Brown, their successors in business, thirteen years, and what is a little remarkable, during the thirteen years he was in the employ of the last named firm, he lost but three days and that on account of sickness.  For some years past he has worked as a laborer, on the railroads and elsewhere and was a faithful, hard-working man, well-disposed quiet and inoffensive in his manner. A widow and five children - two sons and three daughters - survive him.  His funeral was held at the residence of his son-in-law, Henry C. Hughson on Sunday afternoon.  His age was sixty-one years.

News Item

The following soldier's tribute to Rev. Samuel Scoville by a member of the 114th Regiment, written directly after he left Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], with his family for his new field of labor, was unavoidably crowded out of our last week's issue by the pressure upon our columns.  It has lost nothing by standing over and will be read with interest by the multitude of Mr. Scoville's friends.  (Editor)

Now that everybody, as it would seem, have voiced their praises, their regrets and sorrows, and now that the dearest of pastors has gone, so that he will not be likely to feel "like a first class funeral," or know what it is to be "an unresisting corpse" anymore, by anything further that might be said, I desire to give expression to a sentiment which is shared by a large and not unimportant class in whose behalf, I am sorry to say, not a word has been publicly uttered among all the many good things that have been said - I refer to the veteran soldiers.

Mr. Scoville's residence in Norwich runs nearly parallel with the writer's - that is, in respect to time.  Beyond that, the analogy ends.  I remember his coming to this place, an enthusiastic young man fresh with college honors and some theology in his brain, whose advent, it appeared to me, was fortunate to the church and society for which he came to minister, and to the community at large, if not to himself.  It was my fortune to hear some of his first sermons preached in a small apartment in the old furniture building on South Broad Street, when I discovered, or thought I did, traits and qualifications for a minister, which in the end would tell.  How nearly the prediction then or subsequently made upon a certain occasion, when the writer chanced to be present, when the young preacher was up for discussion and when some of the elders "wagged their heads," has been verified, I leave for those to answer who used to sit upon the straggling benches in the little room in Close's building, or on the naked seats in Concert Hall, who were present Sunday evening in that elegant edifice, with its every appointment the very height of perfection and who were of that vast assemblage who came to do homage to the retiring pastor.

Soon the sound of battle from afar, and the call for more men took me with hundreds of the bravest and best of the community to the front, and for nearly three years I never saw Mr. Scoville's face again.  Although lost to sight he was not lost to sense. The boys of the army, and particularly of the one hundred and Fourteenth Regiment read the local newspapers as never before, till the print became blurred and the worn and wrinkled sheets almost as black as the camp kettles in which they cooked their mess and knew what was going on at home, who were their friends and sympathizers in the many dangers and hardships to which they were exposed.

Mr. Scoville had spoken noble words for our dear dead Colonel, borne home upon his shield from that pen of fearful slaughter at Port Hudson, three thousand miles away, to be buried in this beautiful valley and among his kindred.  We all loved him for that.  He had spoken noble works for others, brought home to sleep in the graves of their fathers, beside their loved ones, or who had been hid away upon the battlefield, laid to rest in hospital grounds, or borne from the loathsome prison cell. We all loved him for that.  He had spoken earnest, encouraging, patriotic words for the living, during those times which tried men's souls. We all loved and honored him for that.

Mr. Scoville was among the first and foremost to welcome our noble Regiment, when, with thinned ranks, its bronzed and scarred veterans came back one lovely June day fourteen years ago, bearing aloft their tattered, bullet-riddled banners, begrimed with the smoke and dust of battle, and we have never forgotten him for that.  My first genuine acquaintance with Mr. Scoville - having met only casually before - and the first time I ever felt the warm pressure of his friendly hand, was when introduced to him at the table of the banquet prepared by the patriotic ladies of Norwich on the occasion of that glad "Welcome Home." There may have been - I know there was - much in the magnitude and thronging memories of the event to produce and intensify impression.  Sure it was, while the hands and thoughts of noble women were busy serving their royal feast, the genial opened-souled pastor took possession of many a veteran's heart.  In one, verily, the possession having never been disputed, he "Holds the fort."

Not by members of the 114th Regiment alone, but by the soldier element of society generally, wherever he is known, is Mr. Scoville especially regarded as "The Soldier's Friend."  He will be missed at our Reunions, on Decoration Day occasions, at the last sad rites at the soldier's grave - everywhere, save in the affections of the people.  For his good cheer, his many kind offices of charity and mercy, beautiful, profuse and varied as the leaves of Autumn, will be the preacher who served eighteen years in Norwich, be long and gratefully remembered.

H.H.B. (Dr. Harrison H. Beecher)

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, March 30, 1867

Marriages

BUMPUS - LUMBARD:  March 27th, 1867, at the National Hotel, By Rev. David McFarland, of Oneida, Mr. Augustus H. Bumpus to Miss Eliza M. Lumbard, both of Fenner, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

WHITMAN - WILCOX:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY] on the 20th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Leander Hall, Mr. Allen S. Whitman and Miss Mary Wilcox all of Clockville.

SHAPLEY - STEWART:  At the residence of the bride's father in Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], March 14th, 1867, by Rev. James H. Sage, Mr. Spencer B. Shapley of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Dora C. Stewart.

WARD - COOK: Thursday, March 21st, 1867, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev A.G. Fargo, Waulatean B. Ward of Madison, N.Y. [Madison Co.] to Miss Lottie A. Cook of Bouckville, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

VEDDER - MAINE:  In Perryville [Madison Co. NY], March 29th, 1867, by Rev. E.F. Maine of Walworth, Mr. Horatio K. Vedder of Oppenheim [Fulton Co. NY] to Miss Marion A.Maine of Perryville.

BARLOW - SHERWOOD: On March 21, 1867, by Rev. Wm. Reddy, Mr. William Barlow of Canaseraga [Allegany Co. NY] to Mrs. Jane Ann Sherwood of Oneida Valley.

HUNT - TUTTLE:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mr. George H. Hunt of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Dorlesca Tuttle of Georgetown.

BROWN - BACON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Mr. George Brown and Mary E. Bacon, all of Otselic. 

McCARTNEY - MIX:  In Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. C. Morgan, Mr. John McCartney and Miss Ellen C. Mix.

MORTON - WHEELER:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Brooks, Mr. Reuben Morton of Herkimer Co. [NY] and Miss Mary Wheeler of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] met at their residence on Wednesday evening, the 20th inst. to celebrate their twenty-fifth marriage anniversary.  It was a pleasant and happy gathering.  Mr. and Mrs. Clark were the recipients of numerous handsome and appropriate presents, amounting in value to $175.  There were about sixty guests present, and they all gathered round a table filled with the good things the worthy hostess knows so well how to prepare.  All united in doing these good things ample justice. Then followed music, song and dancing, till the small hours of the night came round, and admonished all to seek their homes.  And thus, the happy company broke up, pleased and highly gratified with the evening's entertainment and hoping long life may bless the host and hostess, whose house has always been the welcome, cordial home of all callers, whether rich or poor.  that they might live to enjoy their golden wedding, when twenty-five more years have rolled away, was the earnest wish of all.

Deaths

COPPINS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 20th, George Coppins aged 21 years 10 months and 20 days.

CROSS:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY]m, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Betsey Cross aged 76 years

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DENISON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 23, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. N.B. Wilbur, Mrs. Mary W. Denison, wife of Lyman Denison, Esq. of New York, aged 40 years.

No brief obituary notice can do justice to the memory of one who possessed such a rare combination of personal beauty with exquisite culture of mind and heart.  Whether we refer to her kind and gentle spirit, by which she won the affection of all who knew her, to intellectual gifts, her perfect taste and fine execution in painting and music, by which she challenged their admiration, or her ardent childish love for all things beautiful in nature, by which the world of beauty in sight and sound was open to the sensitive soul, or to that Christian faith which consecrated and sanctified there gifts and graces, we are embarrassed by the limits of this notice.  In the prime of her life and beauty she fell a victim to disease.  For several years she bravely resisted its inroad, receiving all the loving care which the devoted ministry of her loving family could render, but it becoming evident the past winter that she was failing, she left the city for the quiet repose of the country, to die in her mother's house.  There, in perfect quiet and peace, grateful as a child for every kindness shown her, looking to her Savior with that entire reliance which removed all fear or dread of death, she lay for several weeks, waiting the summons to depart.  And when, in the early watch her Savior called, she, asking for her husband and mother, smiled sweetly saying:

"So fades a summer cloud away; / So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; / So gently shuts the eye of day; / So dies a wave along the shore."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879, 1880)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 20, 1879

Marriage

PALMER - SIMMS:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Henry E. Palmer of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and Miss Kate A. Simms of the former place.

One of the most pleasant and fascinating of all parties - a wedding party - occurred in Earlville last Wednesday, when Mr. Henry E. Palmer of Syracuse led to the altar Miss Kate A. Simms, one of Earlville's most charming belles.  There was a very large gathering of the friends of the bride, and the bridal presents were numerous and elegant.  Miss Ella Simms, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and A.B. Coats filled the station of groom's best man. The reception was a brilliant affair and thoroughly enjoyed by the many guests who united in wishing the happy couple a happy and prosperous voyage.

Masonville, Delaware Co. NY: There has been no mention in the Republican of the marriage of Henry C. Bartlett and Nettie E Thatcher.  they were married at the residence of the bride, by Rev. HN. Ripley, Dec. 17th.

Deaths

SPENCER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 15th inst., Mr. John Spencer, aged 48 years.

McINTYRE:  At New York Mills, Oneida County [NY] on the 11th inst. James H. McIntyre, son of James McIntyre of this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years.  His remains were brought to this pace for interment.  Funeral services were held in the M.E. Church.  Rev. D. Ballou of Utica preached the discourse.

LAMB:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] ont he 16th inst., Mr. Prentice D. Lambb aged 43 years.

FISH:  Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  On Friday morning last, Charles H. Fish while seated at his bench in G.A. Harris' jewelry store, was attached with a fit, and conveyed to his boarding place, the residence of his sister, Mrs. A.O. Greenman, where he remained unconscious, with frequent convulsions, until half-past ten o'clock on Sunday evening, when he expired. Deceased has resided in this village with the exception of two or three years, since his boyhood.  When quite young he was apprenticed to the late Nelson H. Nash, where he obtained a knowledge of the jewelry business and was a skilled workman, while as an engraver he had no equal in the Chenango Valley.  Union

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 2, 1880

Marriages

RUDD - WINSOR:  At the residence of the bride's father, Olney Winsor, by Rev. D.N. Grummon on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Charles E. Rudd of Waterville, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] to Miss Abbie A Winsor of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

ROBERTS - POOLE:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 25, by Rev. Wm. H. Sawtell, Edward Roberts of Bettsburg [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Matie Poole of Nineveh [Broome Co. NY].

BUSH - SKINNER:  Dec. 25, Rufus Bush of Nineveh [Broome Co. NY] to Miss [Alice] Skinner of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

SAXBY - ADKINS:  Dec. 25, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. W.B. Stewart, W.H. Saxby of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Fannie E. Adkins of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

BARSTOW - MATTESTON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1879 by the Rev. Ripley, Mr. E.S. Barstow of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Grace Matteston of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

Belden, Broome Co. NY:  Burt Bakers child was buried last Friday. Services were held at the house, conducted by Rev. Mr. Segars of Port Crane.

We are pained to announce the death, on Monday, of Louis Ives' youngest boy, about five years of age.  the funeral took place at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Tuesday.  [Lewis Ives, 1875 - 2 Jan. 1880, buried Ives Settlement Cemetery]

A disastrous fire occurred in the outskirts of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on Sunday night, Dec. 21st, at about 4 o'clock.  a small dwelling house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hawyer, aged respectively 86 and 81 years, was burned to the ground, and Mr. Hawyer was burned to death in it.  His body was burned to a crisp, nothing being left but a few bones.  Mrs. Hawyer was awakened by the flames, but was unable to arouse Mr. Hawyer, he probably being suffocated at the time. She escaped and walked with nothing on but her night clothes and they badly burned to the residence of her son, Mr. James Hawyer, a distance of about twenty rods. The thermometer at the time was below zero.  Her feet and hands were frozen.  Her recovery from the effect of the exposure and excitement is doubtful.  Only two persons reached the scene before the house was burned down, and they too late to do any good. The fire is supposed to have originated in a pan of hot ashes in the woodshed.  Cherry Valley Gazette.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1838, 1874)

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 8, 1838

Marriages

Married, by the Rev. Mr. Row, on the 28th ult. Mr. S.T. Holmes of Morrisville, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Delilah [Wentz] daughter of Mr. William Wentz, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

By the same, ont he 1st inst., Mr. Jacob C. Hull to Miss Maria Rosecrants, both of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

By the same, on the 5tgh inst., Mr. Bradford Shumway of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Abigail Park of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

Died, in Plymouth, Richland County, Ohio, on the 30th January last, Mr. James Green, aged 33 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 15, 1838

Marriages

In Vienna, Oneida County [NY] on Monday, March 5th, Nathan S. Davis, M.D. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ann Maria Parker, daughter of John Parker, Esq. of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 8th instant by the Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. Alfred N. Brown, to Miss Elizabeth M. Smith, all of Windsor.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 22, 1838

Marriage

Married, in Boston, on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Peabody, Rev. Edward N. Harris of Malden, member of the House of Representatives, to Miss Sarah George, of Boston.  this hymenial affair is the subject of remark in the city [Boston].  Mr. Harris, who has exhibited many eccentricities as a legislator, as well as a divine, being in a state of widowhood with three children, saw Miss George accidentally through the window of a milliner's shop, and being favorably impressed with her appearance, put his head into the door and popped the question of marriage to her.  She blushed and hesitated. He gave a brief account of himself; said he would give her a week to consider and determine and left the shop.  At the expiration of the week, he again appeared; consent was given, and the ceremony was at once performed.  Mr. Harris resigned his seat in the House and has taken his young bride (only sixteen) off to Methuen, where he has received a call for settlement, over a Universalist Society at $800 per annum.  Boston paper.

Deaths

Died at Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, on the 9th instant, Moses Hopkins, Esq. aged 87 years.  Mr. Hopkins was a native of that town, and excepting a short period, a resident in the town during his whole life.  For sixty years he was Register of Deeds, having been originally appointed in 1778.  In 1797 he was appointed Postmaster and held both the above offices until his death.

Also died at Richford, Tioga County [NY] on the 11th instant, Mr. William Whiting, formerly of the town of Great Barrington, aged 81 years.  Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Whiting were brothers-in-law, the former having married the sister of the latter.

At Houston, Texas in June last, Mr. Samuel McKinney aged 23 years, formerly of this village [Binghamton, NY] and son of Mr. Jacob McKinney.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 29, 1838

Death

In Augusta, Michigan, of consumption, Mrs. Creusa [Hill], wife of the Rev. Oliver hill, int he 47th year of her age, formerly of Union, in this county [Broome Co. NY

Union News, Union, NY, September 5, 1874

Death

At State Pine City, Warren Co., Ind. Aug. 25, 1874, Elnora [Layton] wife of James E. Layton, formerly of Vestal [Broome Co. NY] in the 32d year of her age.

In the removal of this loved one, many bright hopes have been blasted and many hearts made sad.  With her bereaved husband and mother she leaves a little daughter only six months old to lament her early death, one brother and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss, but in her own loved family it is felt most upon the husband's and mother's hearts it falls heaviest.

Bright flowers wither in an hour, / And those most loved are first to die, / O'er happy days dark clouds will lower, / and purest pleasures leave a sigh.

A withering blight swept o'er thy form, / And made thy beauty fade away / Twas sickness cold unpitying storm, / That marked thee for its early prey

May heaven stamp on that little one / Her charms, her every virtue share / To cheer thy lonely hearts bereft, / Till freed from all life a cankering care.  

M.L.E.

News Item

It was rumored last Sunday that Mrs. Sally Cafferty had been taken ill Saturday evening at the Mount Carmel camp meeting and on her way home died.  She lives with her son-in-law Payne, keeper of the county House. The report proved true in part.  Mrs. Cafferty was taken ill but happily has quite recovered.

"Aunt Sally" as many call her, is known by old and young in this vicinity and the rumor of her death excited much comment.  We are glad to note her recovery and hope she may yet live many years and be able to labor for the cause to which she has already devoted a lifetime - the building up of Christ's kingdom.

Union News, Union, NY, September 19, 1874

Marriage

In Tracy Creek, N.Y. September 16th, 1874, by the Rev. D.D. Brown, E.D. Underwood, to Miss Ida E. Warwick.

Death

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Wednesday morning, Sept. 16th, 1874, Rev. David D. Gregory in the 73d year of his age.

Rev. D.D. Gregory, one of the best known of the more elderly clergymen in this country, died at his residence in the city of Binghamton Wednesday morning 16th inst.

The Binghamton Republican says: "Mr. Gregory was born at Sand Lake in this State [Rensselaer Co. NY] in August 1802 and was consequently a little over 72 years of age.  After engaging for some years in pursuits to maintain and educate himself - part of the time as a clerk in a store at Deposit - he graduated at Williams College and entered the ministry thoroughly qualified for the important work.  On the 11th of September 1817, he was installed pastor over the First Presbyterian Church in this city [Binghamton] and continued to discharge the duties of that position until January 25, 1848.  He then removed to Cincinnati, to become pastor over the Tabernacle Church in that city.  During his ministry in that city, his first wife, Sarah Rose, died. Subsequent to his very successful ministry in Cincinnati he has been pastor of churches in Westfield, Pa., Northeast, Pa. and Prattsburgh, in this state [NY].  Several years ago, he came to Binghamton, the scene of his early ministry to retire, but has since than served the Presbyterian Church in Conklin as a supply.  He remained up to within a few weeks remarkably vigorous for a person of his advanced years and has been enabled by vigorous intellect and bodily strength to do great service in his sacred calling."

Mr. Gregory's services in the ministry had extended over a period of forty-five years.  He was well known in this vicinity, having often supplied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church in this village.  The funeral will take place tomorrow.