Obituaries (July 18)

Son of Everett May
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 11, 1901

The little son of Everett May, who has been ill some time, is dead.  The funeral will be held at the home, the O. Richmond farm, Monday, December 9th.  The Rev. Mr. Hartsock will officiate.  "Of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

Delilah (Stinson) May

South New Berlin Bee, September 24, 1927

The death of Delilah S. May of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] occurred about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, following an illness of only two weeks.  Mrs. May was born Nov. 28, 1864, near Sandy Creek [Oswego Co., NY]. She was the eldest daughter of John and Alvira Stinson.  In early life she came to the vicinity of White Store and there and around Holmesville she has since made her home, moving into the house where she died last November.  She was a great home lover and it is there she will be greatly missed. She was married to Everett B. May March 28, 1889 and has six children, Robert E. May, Byron B. May, Angie May, (Mrs. Harvey Sage), Leone May, Charles May, deceased, and Hilda May (Mrs. Harland Smith).  The funeral was held from her late home, Wednesday, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Coleman of New Berlin officiating.  Burial was made at White Store cemetery.

Laura Bixby Morgan

South New Berlin Bee, December 14, 1929

Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Laura Bixby Morgan died Dec. 6, 1929, she was 78 years of age.  Funeral services at the house Tuesday, Dec. 10th.  She is survived by her husband, Orson Morgan, three sons, William H. Morgan, of California, Charles Morgan, of Greene, NY., Frank Morgan of Wells Bridge, N.Y.; four granddaughters and four grandsons.  Burial at McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Ida (McIntyre) Frink

South New Berlin Bee, December 14, 1929

Mrs. Ida Frink died this (Tuesday) morning, at the home of her son Everette H. Frink. She was born May 3, 1849, in New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. McIntyre, and was married to Henry Frink the 27th of September, 1870.  Her husband died April 7, 1918. She had been a resident of Rockwell's Mills about sixteen years. She is survived by three sons, Everett M., Archie E., and Leon W. Frink, and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  The funeral to be held at 2 o'clock p[.m. Thursday. Burial in Mount Upton cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Minnie A. (Hoag) Mac Gillivray

Unadilla Times, May 12, 1911

A choice spirit returned unto God, when, on Monday morning, May 8, 1911, Minnie A., wife of Charles O. MacGillivray of this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY] died.  She had suffered for nearly a year with cancers.  Her death was not unexpected.  Mrs. MacGillivray was born Dec. 17, 1862, in the town of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Her father's name was Almon Hoag and her mother was Elsie Orinda Arnold.  In girlhood she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which her parents were lifelong members.  Since coming to this village, about six years ago, she had won the esteem and friendship of all who knew her.  In the home a faithful and devoted wife and mother; in the church a consistent, loyal and active member; and in the community a quiet, exemplary and self-sacrificing neighbor.  In her character and life were combined, in an unusual degree, the qualities that go to make a true woman.  During her long and painful illness, her patience was heroic and her faith victorious.  With her it was not death, but a coronation.  Beside the husband and son, Merle, there are left one sister, Mrs. Charles Weeden, and a twin brother, Merton R. Hoag, both of Norwich, N.Y.  The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday, following her death, at 10:30 a.m., and was in charge of her pastor, Rev. E. Kilpatrick. The singing was by a quartet consisting of C.C. Moore, J.M. Moore, Mrs. E. Chamberlain, and Mrs. J.B. Judson. The large company of people present at the funeral, together with the many beautiful floral tributes, bear testimony as to how she was universally respected and loved. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], near the place of her birth.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 28, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Samuel Dickson, aged 55 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. Miss Polly Foster, aged 70 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. George F. [Titus], only son of Isaac and Esther Titus, aged 15 years and 1 month.

In Roscoe, Ill., on the 7th inst., Mr. Asa Ballou, formerly of Norwich, aged 91 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Delia B. [Comstock], wife of Mr. F.W> Comstock, aged 27 years.

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. John Bulkley, aged 90 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Julia Ette [Root], daughter of Mr. Samuel Root, aged 19 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Julia Ernestine [Sumner], daughter of Dr. C.G> Sumner, aged 4 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mrs. Mehitable Church, relict of John W. Church, aged 82 years.

Obituaries (July 17)

Henry Legard Norton

Norwich Sun, January 16, 1913

At the home of Cory Burdick, five miles east of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday [January 15, 1913] occurred the death of Henry Legard Norton, aged 75 years.  Deceased was unmarried and there are no survivors.  He was born in the town of Norwich and was a son of Jesse and Amy Norton.  the funeral will be held from the residence of Cory Burdick Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Dr. James A. Monk of this village officiating.  Burial will be made in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Lucena Norton

Chenango Union, October 24, 1889

South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Lucena Norton died at her home on the east side of the river, at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.  She was a respected widow lady, and leaves three orphan children to mourn her loss.  Funeral at the Baptist chuch, Tuesday at 12 o'clock. 

Marshall Norton

Otsego Journal, June 15, 1881

A man named Norton [Marshall Norton], who lives between White Store and Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], while at work about two weeks ago, carrying a heavy beam, stepped on a nail which cut through the side of his boot making a bad bruise.  It pained him considerably, but in a few days commenced to heal over and was soon in a condition to allow him to go to work. While engaged at work on Ezra Lull's new house between this village and Morris, he was taken with a severe pain in his side, and on Tuesday last was compelled to quit work.  He was taken to Morris and after an examination, Dr. Still told him that he was coming down with the lockjaw.  He was taken from Morris to his home on Friday, and about one o'clock on Saturday he died.  Dr. Avery of Norwich assisted Dr. Still, both doing all they could for the unfortunate man.  His sufferings were very severe.  His funeral was held on monday, a very large number of people being present.  He left a wife and two small chidlren.  Mr. Norton was a relative of Charles Curtis of this place.

Nathan Norton

Norwich Sun, May 13, 1908

North Guilford [Chenango Co., nY]:  Nathan Norton died at his home here Monday, May 11, after a very severe illness.  Deceased was about 30 years of age.  He is survived by a father, mother, wife and three small children.

Cynthia Davenport

Norwich Sun, May 13, 1908

McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]:  Entered into rest Friday, May 5, Cynthia, wife of Richard S. Davenport, aged 67 years.  In the death of Mrs. Davenport, McDonough loses one of its most noble women. For several years she has been the president of the W.C.T.U.  A great promoter of high thought and action in the children of the town. The funeral was held from the house Thursday.  Interment was in the village cemetery. An adopted daughter, Mrs. Mamie Engberg, known in the musical world as Madam Davenport Engberg.  Frances Daugeux, who has lived with Mrs. Davenport ten years. and Mr. Davenport are left to mourn her loss.

Jesse S. Norton

Norwich Sun, May 10, 1946 

The death of Jesse S. Norton, 35 Locust street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], well known resident of this city, occurred Thursday night in Chenango Memorial Hospital after an extended period of failing health. Born in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], March 15, 1876, Mr Norton was the son of Marshall and Lucena (Sherman) Norton.  He had been a resident of this city for 26 years and all of that time was a valued employee of The Norwich Pharmacal Company and a member of the Quarter Century Club of that company.  His interests were centered in his home and family to whom he was greatly devoted.  His marriage to Mary Loomis Breed occurred August 4, 1936. She survives as do three step-children, Mrs. Lucy Hall, Mrs. Birdella Eicke and Claude P. Breed, all of this city; one niece, Mrs. Robert Patton, Oneonta; three nephews, Marshall Aldrich of Washington, William Aldrich of Seneca Falls and Russel Brooks of East Homer; also one cousin, Mrs. Addie Hardie of Tavares, Florida.  Funeral services are to be held at the George J. Devine Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Harold S. Knight of the First Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot at Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  The body of Mr. Norton rests at the Devine Funeral Home.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 24, 1889

HAYES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], October 22, 1889, Mr. Edward T. Hayes, aged 78 yeas and 11 months.

WATTS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], October 16, 1889, Mr. Charles Watts, aged 70 years.

PERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], October 21, 1889, Nancy M. [Perry], wife of Randall Perry, aged 47 years.

WRIGHT:  In New York, October 21, 1989, Alice M. [Wright], wife of Frank P. Wright, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 41 years.

STEWARD:  Killed by a falling tree, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], October 21, 1889, Mr. George W. Steward, aged 50 years.

HARRINGTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], October 17, 1889, Mr. Stephen Harrington, aged 76 years.

McGEORGE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], October 19, 1889, Mr. David D. McGeorge, aged 87 years and 10 months.

NORTON:  Near South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], October 20, 1889, Mrs. Lucena Norton.

JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], October 13, 1889, Mr. George Johnson, aged 68 years.

BAKER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], (Page Brook) October 13, 1889, Miss Avis Baker, aged 91 years and 8 months.

Obituaries (July 16)

David P. Field

Chenango Union, March 12, 1885
FIELD:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, Mr. David P. Field, aged 63 years.

Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Union M.E. Church has again met with a great loss in the death of Mr. David Field, one of its most worthy and exemplary members.  When a good man dies the people mourn, and now not only his family but the whole church and community mourn, and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their great affliction.

Unadilla Valley:  The said news of David Field's death falls upon all hearts with deepest pain. A noble, true, Christian man, he will be missed in the church and society, a well as in his family.  His funeral is to be attended March 9th, at his late residence.

Chenango Union, March 19, 1885

The large attendance of citizens from Norwich, New Berlin, Greene, Mt. Upton, Union, etc., at Mr. Field's funeral, spoke eloquently of the esteem in which he was held by the entire community.  Those who had seen his blameless Christian walk for more than forty years, learned how he triumphed over "the last enemy."  It was a scene not soon to be forgotten.  In one room lay his wife, who had not seen his face since both were prostrated by measles, her life wavering in the balance, but she must look upon his face once more alone.  On the beautiful casket lay a sickle of white roses and calla lilies, the gift of Mrs. D.M. Holmes, of Norwich, its fragrance like that of the life just ended. The casket was tenderly borne in the arms of his two brothers to the bedside of the sick wife, and with only his two sons to witness, the last farewell was said.  One lay as if sweetly sleeping, the other with shining face from the conscious presence of Christ and His angels, looked her last upon her best earthly friend. The sting of death was gone.  After a sermon of great power from his pastor, Rev. J. Bradshaw, some of his words of holy triumph were recounted.  Alice, an only and beloved daughter, had passed away twenty-seven years before.  This was the anniversary of her death.  He said twice, "Alice will be here at seven."  The hour struck, and father and daughter were together in Paradise.  Just before his death his sister, seeing his arched, bleeding lips, said to him:

"Shall I wet your lips for you?"

"The Lord does that for me," he answered.

"With the water of life?"

He bowed his head in assent.  "Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood. And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever," he repeated in holy triumph.

"I wish I could sing," he said.

"What would you sing?" was asked.

"Father all Glorious, O'er all Victorious," he said, waving his hands in triumph and saying "Happy, happy--so happy."
When he seemed drifting far out on eternity's ocean, he was recalled with difficulty.

"Are you comfortable? was asked.

"Sweet, sweet, sweet," was the answer.

"Is Jesus Precious?"

The answer was the same:

"Sweet, sweet, sweet,"

Thus he passed through the portals into the presence of Him he adored.
Mrs. E.J. Richmond

Mary (Shippey) Field

Norwich Sun, April 24, 1905

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Tidings of the death of Mrs. Mary Field, widow of David Field was a shock to her many friends and to Union church, of which she had long been a valued member.  This is the eighth death of aged members since Rev. F.D. Hartsock entered the pastorate four years ago.  Many have been added to the church during those years, and we trust the old centennial church may complete another century.

Mrs. Mary Field, widow of David Field, died at her home about one mile west of White Store, Tuesday, at 3 p.m., aged 83 years.  Funeral will occur Friday at 12 o'clock, Rev. B. P. Ripley of Mt. Upton, officiating.  Burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Otsego Journal, April 27, 1905

The death of Mrs. Field occurred at her home with her son Stanley P. Field, two miles west of White Store, on Tuesday afternoon last.  She was born in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], eighty three years ago and her long and useful life was spent on the spot where she died after a brief illness, surrounded by those whose loving care had smoothed the pathway of her declining years and enjoying the respect of all who knew her.  Mrs. Field was the daughter of Philemon and Sally Shippey and came of Puritan stock. She was married to David P Field by the Rev. J.C. Ransom of Oxford, May 31, 1870, surviving her husband by many years. The deep and untiring devotedness of her home life, marked by faithful and constant self sacrifice, remain as a blessed memory to those of her family who survive her.  Of her Christian life and her relations to her family and the community the world can only accord the judgment due every true woman, whose life has been a blessing and whose memory is a benediction to those who have known her best.  Mrs. Field is survived by one sister, Cynthia Shippey, also a member of the family, and by two step sons, Stanley P. Field, with whom she resided, and Stephen Olin Field of Norwich.  Mrs. Field had been a member of the Methodist church for sixty yeas, and always faithfully identified with its welfare and best interests. Funeral services occurred from the home on Saturday last at one o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible, of Norwich officiating. The attendance of relatives and friends was large and was a tribute to the personal worth and to the memory of Mrs. Field, who sleeping beneath a profusion of the choicest and most beautiful flowers of the spring time, was laid at rest in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband and other members of the family who had already passed to the other side.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 26, 1869

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, May 23d, suddenly, of congestion of the lungs, Mr. Eliab G. Ford, aged 56 years.  the funeral will be attended this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at his late residence on Birdsall Street, by Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 6th, Sophia [Field], wife of David Field, aged 43 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Samuel Merton, [Babcock], only child of Edwin and Hannah Babcock, aged 1 year and 5 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], May 18th, Mr. Francis F. Brown, aged 63 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY, May 14th, Mr. Curtis Thompson, aged 66 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], May 17th, Caroline [Hall], wife of Geo. W. Hall, aged 41 years.

In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], May 17th, Mrs. Jemima Taylor, aged 75 years.

In Charleston, S.C., April 26th, Maud [Wagner], daughter of Dr. L.P. and Julia S. Wagner, aged 7 months.

Suddenly at Galesburg, Ill., April 12th, Mr. Harvey L.R. Harrington, aged 23 years.

He's gone from earth, while youth was bright and glowing

And the young star of life was rising fair;

But death has come, the seeds of sorrow sowing,

And clothed the loving brow with sad dispair,

And hopes, so fragrant once, are now dissolved in air.

Marriages (July 15)

Coe - Cole

Married January 28, 1938

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Catherine Cole of this city to Donald Coe, high school faculty member, January 28, 1938, was made Tuesday.  The ceremony was performed in Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Coe is the daughter of Mrs. Letha Cole of this city whice Mr. Coe is the son of Mrs. Carl Coe.

Slater - Follett

Married May 21, 1928, Norwich, NY

Miss Grace Hilda Follett and Homer J. Slater were united in marriage at the First Baptist church parsonage [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at eight o'clock Monday night by the Rev. W.A. Ashmore. The couple will reside on the lake road.

Salisbury - Cook

Married July 3, 1931

At Newark Valley, July 3, occurred the marriage of Carrie Cook and Emory Salisbury, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Figary - Hadlock

Married September 22, 1917

At the Morrisville Congregational manse [Delaware Co., NY], on Saturday, Sept. 22, occurred the marriage of Clarence V. Figary and Miss Beryl Hadlock of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John R. Ellis.

Nicholson - Figary

Married December 17, 1921

At two o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Calvary Baptist churh parsonage [Norwich, Chenango Co., nY] occurred the wedding of Miss Edith Figary of Norwich and Otto Nicholson of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe

60th Wedding Anniversary, 1942

The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe of Norwich was observed at the home of their son, Supervisor Leroy B. Coe, Wednesday, on the South New Berlin road [Chenango Co., NY].  Those present were their four children and their families, Lester E. Coe of Norwich, Charles B. Coe of Malvern, L.I. and Miss Marion L. Coe of Indian Town Gap Military reservation, Penn.  All wih them many more happy anniversaries.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 7, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by P.L. Wescott, Esq., Mr. Samuel Williams, to Miss Mary Whipple.

In Norwich [Chenango co. NY], on the 31st ult. by the same, Mr. Augustus Nevins, to Miss Adelaide Himes, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia on the 29th ult., by Rev. E.N. Ruddock, Mr. Henry M. Grant to Miss Almira E. Wells, all of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Ezra Webb, Esq., Mr. J. Floyd Thompson, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Adelaide Wakeley of the former place.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by J.C. Ransom, Mr. Milton Hoag, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jane P. Soule, of the former place.

Chenango American, March 28, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., by Rev. Wm. Potter, Mr. Hiram E. Lewis of Oxford to Miss Jane Webb, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. J. Lord, Mr. Albert Blindberry of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Cynthia Purdy, of Smyrna.

In Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., California, Jan. 8d, Mr. Wm. P. Goodwin of New York, to Miss Sabra E. Weaver, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. E.N. Ruddock, Mr. Albert Sumner, to Miss Marilla Wells, all of East Pharsalia.

Post Listing, June 24 to July 14, 2019

Listing of blog postings for June 24 to July 14, 2019.

Marriages

Posted June 25, 2019

Agnes E. Bell - Robert L. Stafford (New Berlin/Edmeston, 1936)

Nan Dixson - Donald Shoales (Norwich, 1943)(

Edith Anna Wells - Bernard Kennith Smith (South New Berlin/New Berlin, 1937)

Dr. A.O. Smith - Leila Agnes Kellogg (Norwich/Long Lake, 1937)

Sarah Knapp- William James Fleming (Sout Plymouth/Randallsville, 1940)

Mary Reed Turner - Charles Anderson Smith, Jr. (Norwich, 1939)

Marriage notices - 1861

     Curtis Winston - Maria A. Upham (Greene)

     Albert M. Watrous - Sarah Salisbury (Greene)

     Charles H. Packard - Sarah A. Carnegie (Coventry/Broome)

     David H. Knapp - Mary A. Collins (Norwich/Smyrna)

Posted June 30, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1855
     Cortland Carruth - Valera M. Wells (Norwich/Pharsalia)
     Benjamin Franklin - Sarah A. Avery (Norwich)
     Leonard Tuthill, Mary Bartlett (Smyrna)
     Theodore S. Winton - Emily A. Tilson (Waukesha, WI/ Triangle)
Marriage Notices - 1860
     George W. Haight - Joanna Sweet (Greene)
     John D. Livingston - Ruth E. Cline (Solon/Smithville)
     John A. Clark - Sarah H. Knapp (Chicago IL/Guilford)
     Henry B. Tyler - Oliva J. Brown (Otselic)
     T.D. Baldwin - Anna E. Read (Elmira/Greene)
     John T. Montross - Phoebe E Putnam (NYC/Madison)
     Joseph D. Josslyn - Helen Gray (East Boston MA/Greene)
     Melvin A. Macomber - Ruth E. Gilmore (Greene)
     F.M. Terwilliger - Ann Maria Bardwell (Greene/Tunkhannock PA)
     Hermon Hoag - Caroline Thankful Fitch (Smithville)
     Alvin Sturdevant - Adaline L. Curtis (Delhi/Madison)
     William L. Landers - Anna M. Chaffe (Afton)
     Calvin S. Edwards - Irene A. Pope (Guilford)
     George A. Aylsworth  Rubie A. Fosbury (Afton/Bainbridge)
     John N. Yauger - Caroline Pratt (Colesville)
     Orris Tubbs - Ann Augusta Leach (Coventry)
     Helam Huntley - Mary Elizabeth Slater (Greene)
     Julien A. Goodrich - Amelia A. Potter (South New Berlin)

Posted July 3, 2019
Janet Wadsworth Hill - William Jac Gordon (Norwich, 1942)
Eva Davis - Jackson Smith (Sherburne/Norwich)
Ethel Brown - Donald E. Skinner (Smyrna/Norwich, 1941)
Florence C. Spaulding - Frank Blood (Norwich)
Elsena Foster - James h. Thompson, Jr. (Georgetown/Preston)
Blanche B. Beardsley - Gurdon E. Phetteplace
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Edward T. Loomis - Angeline C. Ireland (Oxford/Bainbridge)
     T. Cortland Hall - Emily M. Johnson (Norwich)
     Ozro C. Burnham - Minerva Crain (NYC/Norwich)
     Charlie W. Trask - Sarah J. Sage (Portage Co., OH/North Norwich)
     Mr. W.R. Cole - Lyda A. Knickerbocker (Smithville)
     Marcus Palmer - Mary Ann Wells (Oxford)
     Charles W. Miles -Arminta M. Chapman (Fremont/Oxford)
     Mr. W.K. Loomis - Mary E. Ransford (Norwich)
     Mr. O.J. Wood - Frank C. Sage (Norwich/New Berlin)
   
Posted July 8, 2019
Muriel A. Follette - Norwood C. Oper (Boonville/Rome, 1941)
Gladys Prindle - William Brookins (1942)
Lillian A. Shoales - Ray Squires (Norwich, 1939)
Emma Rourke - Roscoe F. Housel (Evanston IL, 1942)
Thelma Irene McGuire - Paul Smith (South New Berlin, 1929)
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Judson Lewis - Martha Boardman (Sparta PA/Greene)
     William H. Van name - M.M. Kinnier (Chenango Forks/Greene)
     Lyman W. Sperry - Marinda P. Arnold (Norwich)
     Alonzo Adams / Susannah Storing (German)

July 11, 2019
Marriage Notices 1860
     William Lucux - Lucinda Harrison (Smithville/ Greene)
     Francis T. Willcox - Matilday Salisbury (Willet)
     Aaron E. Loomis - Mary Jane Burditt (Afton)
     John J. McIntosh - Cloe E. Watrous (Greene)
Marriage Notices 1861
     Sidney W. smith - Melissa Crandall (North Norwich/Norwich)
     Volney Butts - Lauraetta Wells (Norwich)
     Horace Newell - Phebe Cahoon (Norwich)
     Ceber Whitmarsh - Melissa D. Horton (Greene)
     J.I. Denison - Frances M. Breed (Norwich CT/Norwich)
     Henry W. Norris - Elizabeth Smith (Smithville)
     Peter S. More - Mary Smith (Marathon/Norwich)
     Orville M. Bush - Mary L. Ford (Guilford/Oxford)

Obituaries

Posted June 24, 2019

Luella (Curtis) Skinner (White Store, 1928)

George Skinner (Norwich, 1941)

Nellie Snedeker (Pittsfield, 1942)

G. Herbert Smith (Norwich, 1933)

Hon. Robert Monell (Greene, 1860)

Death Notices - 1860

     Bradford C. Kinyon (Oxford, 48y)

     Thurston Willcox (East Smithville, 64y)

     Walter H. Randall (McDonough, 8y)

     Amasa Colburn (Guilford, 85y)

Posted June 26, 2019
Ida (Gage) Shaver (Oxford, 1938)
William Shaver (South New Berlin, 1927)
Marjorie (Morrell) Sergent (New Berlin, 1927)
Hiram Adelbert Sergent (New Berlin, 1939)
Death Notices - 1861
     Rebecca Bennett (Norwich, 82y)
     Abby J. Davis (Guilford, 23y)
     Delos Medbury (New Berlin, 29y)
Death notices - 1887
     Willie B. Pitts (Otselic, 6m)
     Claudie Price (Otselic, 1y)
     Charles O. Norton, M.D. (Bainbridge, NYC, 25y)
     David Shattuck (Cincinnatus, 68y)
     Harry White (Norwich)

Posted June 27, 2019
Elizabeth (Beath) Silvey (Butternuts, 1925)
Charles E. Simons (Sidney, 1940)
William E. Sheridan (Norwich, 1938)
Almeda Winsor Shepard (Mt. Upton, 1925)
Death Notices - 1860
     Seth Hallenbeck (Greene, 44y)
     Huldah A. Loomis (East Smithville, 29y)
     George H. Livermore (German, 85y)
     Emily J. Vinton (Afton, 28y)
     Prudence Knickerbocker (Smithville, 56y)

Posted July 1, 2019

Joseph Foote (Coventry, 1861)  Revolutionary Soldier

Howard Sothern (Oneonta, Morris, 1938)

James St. Lawrence (Norwich, 1925)

Francis Stockwell (New Berlin, 1931)

Edwin L. Graves (New Berlin, 1929)

Death Notices - 1860

     Mary L. Hagerman (Greene, 29y)

     Cora E. Peck (Greene, 4y)

     Billy Fairchild (Greene, 82y)

     Electa A. Saxton (Triangle, 25y)

     Demis Westover (Preston, 14y)

     Fanny Ransford (Norwich, 85y)

Posted July 2, 2019
John Haight (Plasterville, 1861)  Soldier of the War of 1812
Nellie V. (Thorp) Stradling (Bainbridge, Georgetown, 1937)
Chester E. Stratton (Utica, Sidney, 1930)
Ina (Gager) Ostrander Stratton (Sidney, Oneida, 1937)
Elizabeth Stratton (Norwich, 1931)
Howard G. Stratton, (Norwich, 1940)
Death Notices -1861
     Ellen M. Marsh (Binghamton, Cazenovia)
     Jonathan Gibson (Oxford)
     Rosanna Sannick (Oxford)
     Loren D. Moon (Plymouth)
     Martha Ruddock (Pitcher)
     Jerusha Kies (Pitcher)

Posted July 7, 2019
Clarissa Brown (Pharsalia, 1884)
Grace (Weaver) Slater (Norwich, Preston, 1941)
Floyd M. Shoales (North Norwich, 1937)
Mary M. Sherwood (Norwich Quarter, South New Berlin, 1928)
Henry B. Sheldon (Norwich, 1941)
Death Notices 1861
     David Atwater (Barker, 84y)
     Amelia Pendleton (Norwich, 85y)
     Loren D. Moon (Plymouth, 20y)
     David Brown (Oxford, 58y)
     Catharine P. Rogers (Preston, 33y)

Posted July 10, 2019
Agnes (Darroch) Stumpf (Pueblo CO, South New Berlin, 1931)
George Earl Swackhamer (Holmesville, 1937)
Elizabeth B. (Whitman) Stratton (Absecon, NJ, Norwich, 1937)
Florence A. Swan (Sherburne, 1944)
Death Notices - 1861
     Dr. William C. Wait, Jr., (Norwich, 37y)
     John Haight (Norwich, 76y)
     Charles B. Sheldon (Oxford, 8y)
     Mr. J.D. Bixby (Philadelphia, Oxford, 22y)
     Daniel H. Shumway, M.D. (Berlin WI, Oxford, 43y)
     Lucy Carruth (Norwich, 69y)
     George A. Cary, 2d (Oxford, 21y)
     William Stanley (McDonough, 76y)

Obituaries, July 11, 2019
John Harrison (Smithville, 1861)
Gertrude (Edwards) Schemerhorn (White Store, 1926)
Joseph Schecton (Norwich, 1938)
Ellen (Follett) Skinner (Norwich, 1939)
Miner D. Skinner (Norwich, 1940)
Death Notices - 1861
     Emma Jane Garrett (Afton, 10y)
     John Stevens (Afton, 78y)
     Harvey Reynolds (North  Norwich, 49y)
     Freddie Nichols (Greene, 5y)
     Mary A. Jamison (Greene, 23y)
     Ida Walker (Chenango Forks, 21m)

Posted July 13, 2019
Esther Dunning (Kirkwood, 1861)
Stoddard S. Nichols (Greene, 1861)
Marjorie Sweet (Morris, 1937)

Posted July 14, 2019
George E. Burrows (Greene, 1861)
Anna Sofia "Johnson" Swenson (1935)
Roys Lewis White (White's   Pond, 1933)
Francelia (Burke) Swanson (1939)
Death notices - 1861
     George W. Coman (Greene, 5y)
     Mr. E.P. Taylor (Oxford, 20y)
     Harmon Wood (Norwich, 55y)
     Sarah Wheeler (Pharsalia, 19y)
     Caroline Lord (Pharsalia, 96y)
     Child of John Bartoo (East Greene, 8y)
     Elisha Porter (Coventry, 76y)
     Pamelia Jane Birdsall (Greene, 88y)
   

Miscellaneous

Posted June 24, 2019

Winds of War (Part 3)  January 1861

Posted June 28, 2019
Winds of War (part 4)  January 1861

Posted July 1, 2019
 Winds of War (part 5) February 1861  (Events over past 50 days)

Posted July 5, 2019
Mr. Lincoln Travels to Washington - 1861

Posted July 10, 2019
The Southern Confederacy - February 1861

Obituaries (July 14)

George E. Burrows

Chenango American, Monday 7, 1861

At his father's residence in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult.  Mr. George E. Burrows, aged 30 years.

He has been prostrated three years with a scrofulous disease [tuberculosis], the last two of which he has been enabled to bear his sufferings with patience in hope, through faith in Jesus, of that country where the inhabitant never says "I am sick," and particularly for the last few weeks his Bible has been his companion, and he has delighted to converse of the love of Christ, saying that it was "his meat and drink"; and when struggling with the last enemy he said "he was happy" in answer to questions from friends.

 Anna Sofia "Johnson" Swenson

Died February 26, 1935, South New Berlin, NY

Tuesday morning, February 26, 1935, just as the sun in all its glory was rising over the mountain, the spirit of Anna Swenson took its flight to her heavenly home.  This community was shocked to hear that Mrs. Martin Swenson had passed away. Although in poor health, she was looking forward to the spring time and sunshine to regain her health.  She was always cheerful, a splendid neighbor and friend, and will be missed in the community, but more sadly missed from the home from which she has gone.  Anna Sofia "Johnson" Swenson was born in Sweden, September 13, 1883, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, where her early life was spent.  As a young woman she traveled quite extensively, having visited Germany, France, England and many other countries.  Coming to America May 1, 1902, she made her home in New York city.  Being a cateress of ability, she spent several years in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Longworth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Stone, and many others.  She has visited nealy every state, making many friends whereever she went. She was united in marriage to Martin Swenson August 18, 1917, and unto them one daughter, Caroline, was born, who, with the husband, are left to mourn for a beautiful wife and mother. She leaves bsides one brother, in Bridgepot Conn., four brothers and one sister in Sweden, several cousins and many friends.  Her funeral was held Friday, March 1, from the Baptist church in South New Berlin, and was largely attended.  Rev. C.H. Skinner spoke words of comfort to the bereaved.  She looked so restful in her beautiful casket, surrounded by the beautiful flowers she loved so much. The burial was in South new Berlin.  The bearers were their friends they have made since coming to this community to live; Alfred Lawson, Leon Lewis, Merton Morse, Robert Cairns, Alfred Anderson.

Lay the casket where the snowflakes pure and white, like angels' wings carpet over the mound with beauty, waiting for the showers of spring, to bring forth the peeping blossoms of the lilies sweet and fair, like the life now passed before us, only waiting over there.  May the mourners in their sorrow look to Him who ruleth all, gaining strength from unseen power, to accept our Master's call.   M.A.M.

Roys Lewis White

Died February 3, 1933, New Berlin, NY

Roys Lewis White, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. George White of White's Pond, died at the family home about 7:30 Friday night. The deceased was graduated from the South New Berlin high school in 1926 since which time he had resided at home.  Besides his father and mother he is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Mrs. Arthur Farrell of Narrowsberg, Ruth, Mason, Sally, Frank, Mary, George, Arvin and Benjamin White who resided at home.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist chuch in this village Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev C. H. Skinner officiating.

Francelia (Burke) Swanson

Died October 28, 1939

Mrs. Carl Swanson, a resident of this community for 52 years passed away at her home just below the village Saturday, October 28, 1939, at about 6 o'clock p.m., death being due to cerebral hemorrhage.  In August she suffered a very severe shock, which affected her entire side and rendered her speechless. She was taken immediately to the Chase Memorial hospital in New Berlin for treatment.  She recovered somewhat and was brought to her home south of this village; but she failed to gain strength.  Mrs. Francelia Swanson was one of several children of Christian Burke and Nellie Harp Burke and was born at East Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], December 16, 1875, where her early childhood days were spent.  In 1894 she became the wife of Carl Swanson and unto them was born one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Shillabeer.  Beside the husband and daughter, mentioned above, there survive a granddaughter, Miss Gertrude Shillabeer and several nieces and nephews, a brother, Henry Burke of Binghamton, two sisters, Mrs. George Sexsmith of Oneonta, and Mrs. Hattie Hibbard of Harpursville. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church; a home-loving woman who endeared herself to her family and friends. The funeral was held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. Clinton H. Skinner, officiating.  Burial was in Riverside cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral of friends and neighbors, and many beautiful floral tributes testified the respect and esteem of the departed.

Death Notices,

Chenango American, February 14, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th isnt., of diptheria, George W. [Coman], son of John M. and Hannah Coman, aged 5 years, 8 months and 9 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. E.P. Taylor, aged 20 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., of Pleurisy, Mr. Harmon Wood, aged 55 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. Sarah [Wheeler], wife of J. Harvey Wheeler, aged 19 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Mrs. Caroline Lord, aged 96 years and 6 months.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., only child of John Bartoo, aged 8 years.

In Coventry, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Mr. Elisha Porter, aged 76 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Pamelia Jane [Birdsall], wife of John Birdsall, aged 88 years.

Obituaries (July 13)

Esther Hoadley Dunning

Chenango American, March 21, 1861

We notice in the Binghamton papers, the death of Mrs. Esther Dunning at Kirkwood [Broome Co., NY], on the 20th ult., at the age of 91 years.  She had been twice married.  Her first husband was Ira Hoadley, and they were pioneers in the then new town of Windsor, 70 years ago, their nearest neighbors residing four miles from them.  The old lady had seen a howling wilderness pass through many and varied changes until a few scattered tracts of woodland only were left to remind her of her early trials.

Stoddard S. Nichols

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Stoddard S. Nichols, aged 45 years.  Thus has passed away one of our most esteemed and valuable citizens in the prime of life.  The subject of this notice was a man of high and honorable bearing and principles; true in his friendships, intelligent in mind, of sound judgment, well informed, and courteous in his spirit towards all with whom he was brought in contact.  He would seem to have been fitted for positions calling into requisition a different class of intellectual powers from those which business develops.  Through a protracted sickness his bearing was that of calm courage, fortitude and submission to the divine decree. The thought has often occurred to the writer of this, how much truth there was in the remark of Longfellow, "We often think a person cold when he is only sad and suffering."  Mr. N. suffered from long continued depression, resulting from the taxing and exhausting influence of deep and protracted disease. But will all the anguish resulting from the prostration of physical energies and the blighting of earthly hopes, he yet bore up with wonderful strength of purpose and at no time with higher or calmer resolve than as the shades of death were gathering over his wasted brow. We shall miss him in all enterprises where public spirit is required, and in all the valued associations of our village life. We rejoice to know that as life was closing he reached forth for strength in trusting to the merit of atoning blood, and that in divine strength he passed through the dark valley and that he now rests in peace beneath the shadow of the ever sheltering cross.

It is with sincere and profound grief that we record the decease of Stoddard S. Nichols of this village. Mr. Nichols has been for a number of years, one of our most valuable citizens, and his loss will be severely felt in our midst.  Though not unexpected, Mr. Nichols having for  along time been a sufferer from an insidious disease, yet this blow is heavy and not soon to be forgotten.  His many virtues, and rare traits of character, had won for him the esteem and respect of an entire community, who deeply mourn his loss.  Much as they miss his familiar face, and his friendly counsels and advice in business associations and social intercourse; with how much more sorrow and loneliness will he be missed from the home which he loved with a father's affection and a husband's fond devotion.  In this deep and overwhelming bereavement, made doubly acute by the recent sudden death of a bright and beautiful boy, the invalided widow, and fatherless children have the warmest sympathy of a large circle of friends. Surely the dark wing of the Angel of Death has cast a gloomy shadow over this afflicted household, and they have been compelled to drink deeply from the bitter cup of desolation.  May they be blessed with sufficient grace and strength to bow in meek submission to the Supreme mandate, and to be patient and resigned under their great sorrow.  The obituary remarks in another column, penned by a friend who watched by the bedside of the deceased in his later hours, and whose high privilege it was to administer the consolation of a hope beyond the grave, to the patient sufferer, are a fitting tribute to the memory of our departed friend.

Marjorie Sweet

Died November 14, 1937, Morris, NY

Miss Marjorie Sweet was born in the town of Morris (Dimmock Hollow) [Otsego Co., NY] at the old Ford homestead July 18, 1904, and died at the same place November 14, 1937.  She was the youngest daughter of Warren and Emma Ford Sweet.  The first two and a half years of her life was on Staten Island, where her father was a teacher.  After his death in 1906, the mother with the two little girls returned to the Ford home, Marjorie attended the district school and also Morris High School.  She was a home loving girl and had a beautiful Christian character. She saw God in all nature and enjoyed the birds and animals in the woods as well as those around the farm.  For several years she had taught a Sunday school class, and being a great lover of children she was happy in her work with them. After she was unable to attend services at the church she wished that she might be able to have a Sunday school class at her home. She was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church.  For several months she had been ill but bore her suffering with patience, but anxious for the Master to call her home, where she could meet her Savior and loved ones that had gone before. She will be greatly missed, not only in the home, but in the church and community and by all who knew her. She leaves her mother, step-father, Blynn Daniels, sister, Mrs. Orr Daniels, uncle, Allie Ford, aunts, Mrs. Theodore Fox, Miss Lillian Sweet and Mrs. Charles Johnson, a nephew, Paul Daniels, niece, Shirley Daniels, several cousins and a large circle of other friends. The funeral was held at the home, Wednesday afternoon and was very largely attended.  her pastor, Rev. H.E. Danielson, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clyde Hurlbutt of Mt. Vision. The many beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which she was held. Burial was in Hillington cemetery at Morris.

Obituaries (July 12)

John Harrison

Chenango American, March 21, 1861

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28d ult. Mr. John Harrison, aged 40 years and 5 months.  Mr. Harrison was the youngest of four brothers, and the earliest called hence.  He was an exemplary Christian, a member of the Congregational Church, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.  He was a kind husband, a fond and judicious father (having an adopted son and daughter from the Children's Home in New York) and a public spirited citizen.  Not only have the loved ones of his household been made desolate, but the Zion of God in this place are called to weeping by his decease.

Gertrude (Edwards) Schemerhorn

Norwich Sun, January 30, 1926

Mrs. Gaylord Schemerhorn of White Store [Chenango Co., NY], aged 40 years, died of heart disease at her home Friday.  Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner was called. The woman was taken ill Thursday night, following the death of a child at birth about a month ago. She leaves her husband and two children.

Joseph Schecton

Chenango Telegraph, July 5, 1938

Following a brief illness, the death of Joseph Schecton occurred early Friday at his home, 11 East Railroad street.  Born in Italy, March 12, 1868, Mr. Schecton had resided in this city for more than 30 years all of which time he was a faithful and efficient employee of the N.Y.O.&W.R.R.  He was a devoted member of the St. Bartholomew church and active in the membership of the Italian Lodge.  Besides his wife, Mr. Schecton is survived by four children, Mrs. Dominic Raffaele and Mrs. Joseph Maiurano of this city; Anthony Schecton of West New York, N.J., and Michael, residing in Utica.  One brother, Anthony Schecton of Brooklyn and one sister, Mrs. Bartolo Natoli of Oswego; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, also survive.  Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the family home at 9 o'clock and from St. Bartholomew's church at 9:30 with the pastor, Rev. Father Walter A. Sinnott officiating. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Ellen M. (Follett) Skinner

Died January 29, 1939, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Ellen M. Follett Skinner, 77, wife of Miner D. Skinner occurred at the Chenango Lake home of the deceased Sunday afternoon after a short illness.  Mrs. Skinner was born in the town of North Norwich and spent her entire life in this vicinity. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Levi M., Linn A and Daniel M. all of the town of Norwich, and three brothers, Albert Follett of Earlville, Spencer Follett of Boonville and Harry Follett of Pittsfield, The funeral was held at the Breese Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, with Rev. Lloyd S. Charters officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery.--Norwich Sun

Miner D. Skinner

Died December 14, 1940, Norwich, NY

After an extended illness covering a period of three years, the death of Miner D. Skinner, substantial and well known farmer, died at his home on the Chenango lake road at 2 o'clock Saturday morning.  Mr. Skinner was 77 years of age on Sept. 22, 1940.  The deceased was born on the farm on which he died and on which he had always resided.  It was the old Skinner homestead on which his father, the late Daniel Skinner, was born and reared. The farm, one of the most productive in this section has been in the Skinner family upwards of 150 years.  Mr. Skinner had always, been a farmer and cattle dealer, and was well known to the farming community in this section.  He was thrifty and industrious and possessed those traits of character which made him a well known figure in the community in which he lived for so many years. The death of Mrs. Skinner, lifetime helpmate of her husband, occurred nearly two years ago.  There survive three sons, Levi M. Skinner and Linn A. Skinner, who reside in the family home, and Dannie M. Skinner, who lives in this city. Services will be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. L. S. Charters officiating.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, March 21, 1861

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th isn't., Emma Jane [Garrett], daughter of Edgar and Ann D. Garrett, aged 10 years, 11 months and 18 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th isn't., John Stevens, aged 73 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mr. Harvey Reynolds, aged 49 years.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 7, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Freddie [Nichols], son of Stoddard S. and Irene Nichols, aged 5 years 10 months and 27 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., Miss Mary A. Jamison, aged 23 years.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Ida [Walker], youngest daughter of Scovell and Mary Walker, aged 21 months.  "She is not dead, but sleepeth."

God looked among his cherub band,

And one was wanting there,

To swell along the holy land

The hymns of praise and prayer.

One little soul which long had been

Half way 'tween earth and sky,

Untempted in a world of sin,

He watched with loving eye.

It was too promising a flower

To bloom upon this earth,

And God did give it angel power

And bright celestial birth.

The world was all too bleak and cold

To yield it quiet rest;

God brought it to his shepherd fold,

And laid it on his breast.

There, mother, in thy Sviour's arms,

Forever undenied,

Amid the little cherub band,

Is thy beloved child.

Marriages (July 11)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, December 13, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. William Lucus of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lucinda Harrison, of the above named place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Francis T. Willcox to Miss Matilday Salisbury, both of Willet [Cortland Co., NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th isn't., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Aaron E. Loomis, to Miss Mary Jane Burditt, all of Afton.

Chenango American, December 20, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, John J. McIntosh, to Miss Cloe E. Watrous, both of Greene.

Chenango American, January 3, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Sidney W. Smith of North Norwich to Melissa Crandall of Norwich.

On the 30th ult., by the same, Mr. Volney Butts to Miss Lauraetta Wells, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. W. H. Olin, Mr. Horace Newell, to Miss Phebe Cahoon.

Chenango American, March 7, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Ceber Whitmarsh, to Miss Melissa D. Horton, all of this town.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th isn't., by Rev. L. Wright, J.I. Denison, of Norwich, Ct., to Miss Frances M. Breed, of the former place.

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. E. shove, Mr. Henry W. Norris to Miss Elizabeth Smith, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th isn.t, by Rev. W.H. Olin, Mr. Peter S. More of Marathon, Cortland Co., to Mrs. Mary Smith, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Orville M. Bush of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary L. Ford, of Oxford.

Obituaries (July 10)

Agnes (Darroch) Stumpf

Died August 28, 1931, Pueblo, CO

Relatives here are grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Agnes Darroch Stumpf at her home in Pueblo, Colo, Friday, Aug. 28, 1931, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Stumpf was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Andrew and Nancy Jacox Darroch, but had been a resident of Pueblo for 37 years. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Davis Mortuary Chapel, her pastor, Rev. C. Arlin Heydon of the First Baptist Church officiating. The chapel was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends, and the floral tributes were many and beautiful.  Mrs. J. Vinson Adams sang "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee" and Miss Euncie Wennermark gave a violin solo, "Lights of Home."  There were delegations present from the W.C.T.U. of which she had been a member for 25 years, and also from the Pueblo Assembly, Order of Beauceant of which she also was a member.  She is survived by her husband, Conrad Stumpf, and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Pixley, of Pueblo, and the following nieces and nephews in Colo.:  Mrs. George Clark, Walter Pixley and Carl Pixley, of Pueblo, Mrs. Agnes Shifler, of Pine, and Forrest Dean, of Denver; a brother, William Darroch, nephew, Glenn Darroch, and many cousins in this place.

George Earl Swackhamer

Died April 16, 1937, Holmesville, NY

George Earl Swackhamer, 84, passed away at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly, Friday, April 16, 1937.  Although death came suddenly, the deceased had not enjoyed good health in several years.  He was the son of David and Nancy Sterling Swackhamer, and was born in Pennsylvania, March 30, 1853, where his childhood days were spent. The deceased was twice married.  He married for the first wife Sarah Matteson, and unto them were born four children:  Mrs. Hattie Martin, of Green Island; Vivian Swackhamer, of Oneonta; Charles Swackhamer of Binghamton.  His second wife, Mary Haynes (who survives her husband).  Unto them were born Mrs. Ivan Edwards, of New Berlin; Jesse Swackhamer, of Binghamton. Besides the widow and the children mentioned there survives two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Brocksman, of Binghamton and Mrs. Iva Potter, of West Auburn, Pa.  Mr. Swackhamer had followed the occupation of farming about forty-eight years and had been a shoemaker fifteen years.  He retired form active business about five years ago.  He was a member of the Baptist church of Holmesville. The funeral was held from the late home Tuesday afternoon, April 20, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Ketner, of Binghamton and Rev. G. Henry Simons of Holmesville officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Elizabeth B. (Whitman) Stratton

Norwich Sun, August 10, 1937

Injuries received in a motor accident Sunday proved fatal Monday to Mrs. L.B. Stratton of Absecon, N.J.  Her son Mason, also seriously injured was reported Tuesday to be in a critical condition.  News of the accident was received here by Clarence Tillapaugh of 71 Canasawacta street, a nephew of Mrs. Stratton.  No particulars of the accident were learned.  Mrs. Stratton suffered from a broken hip, brain concussion and chest injuries. The son has a fractured arm, possible fracture of the pelvic bone and multiple cuts and abrasions. The Stratton family formerly resided in this city and friends will be grieved to learn of the tragic accident.  Mason Stratton who attended the norwich high school is now a teacher in the Atlantic City schools.

Florence A. Swan

Died May 14, 1944, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Florence A. Swan, 72 of Sherburne died Sunday in Chase Memorial Hospital, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], where she was a patient 12 days, after becoming ill last December. She is survived by a son, Van Swan of Sherburne; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Buell of Ithaca, Miss Mary Swan and Mrs. Ivan Davidson both of Sherburne; a brother, Benjamin Van Wagner of Sherburne; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Dewey of Sherburne and Mrs. Fred Geer of Lebanon; nine grandchildren and several neices and nephews. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at her home in Sherburne by Rev. J.F. Ryder of the Baptist church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in West Hill cemetery, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 7, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Dr. William C. Wait, Jr., in the 38th year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. John Haight, aged 76 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Charles B. [Sheldon], son of Stephen and Sarah Sheldon, aged 8 years.

In Philadelphia, on the 14th ult., Mr. J.D. Bixby, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

In Berlin, Wis., on the 2d ult., Daniel H. Shumway, M.D., formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] aged 43 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Lucy [Carruth], wife of Levi Carruth, aged 69 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult., Mr. George A. Cary, 2d, aged 21 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th ult., Mr. Wm. Stanley, aged 76 years.

The Southern Confederacy - February 1861

The Southern Confederacy

Chenango American, February 21, 1861

The Convention of Seceders at Montgomery, Alabama, spend most of the time in secret session.  Hon. Jefferson Davis, their President elect, arrived there on the 17th, having been received all along the route from his home in Mississippi with flattering demonstrations on the part of the people, and having made twenty-five speeches on the way.  He was received by the members of the Convention and the city authorities, and made a speech, in which he set forth the present purposes and future prospects of the Southern Confederacy.  On Monday, Mr. Davis was inaugurated as the President of the "Confederate States of America."  His inaugural address takes a decided position of independence.  He says that if the rest of the States wish to join their confederacy under their constitution, the door is open, though they are not anxious for their company.  He does not wish war, but says they are ready for it.

Marriages (July 8)

Oper-Follette

Married December 7, 1941, Boonville, NY

Miss Muriel A Follette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Follette of Boonville [Oneida Co., NY] was married to Norwood C. Oper of Rome [Oneida Co., NY], Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, at 3 p.m. at the bride's home, Rev. Wm. A. Eddy of Clayton, officiating. They were attended by Dora Youngs of Utica and Norman Oper, of Ava, twin brother of the groom.  After a wedding trip South they will reside in Boonville.  Friends of the bride in South New Berlin extend best wishes.

Brookins - Prindle

Married October 22, 1942, Norfolk, VA

Miss Gladys Prindle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield J. Prindle of this city, and William Brookins, son of Police Chief Lelan Brookins, were married at Norfolk, Va., October 22.  Mr. Brookins is stationed at the naval operating base at Norfolk.  Announcement of the wedding was made Saturday by parents of the bride.

Squires - Shoales

Married November 4, 1939, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Lillian A. Shoales of 26 State street and Ray Squires of Norwich R.D. [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage in Emmanuel Episcopal church at 7 o'clock Saturday night by Rev. L.S. Charters. A small company of friends witnessed the ceremony.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Follett of Preston.  Mr. and Mrs. Squires will reside at 26 State street.

Housel - Rourke

Married December 10, 1942

Mrs. P.H. Rourke, now of New York city, announces the marriage of her daughter, Emma [Rourke], Dec. 10, 1942, to Roscoe F. Housel, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Housel of Evanston, Ill.  Miss Rourke, a graduate of Norwich high, attended Packard Secretarial School, New York.  She was associated with the Armour Co. of Chicago.  Mr. Housel is employed by the Chrysler co. in Chicago and is also owner and manager of Winter lodge, a popular Wisconsin resort.  Mr. and Mrs. Housel will reside in Evanston, Ill.

Smith - McGuire

Married August 15, 1929, New Berlin, NY

The marriage of Miss Thelma Irene McGuire to Paul Smith, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church at New Berlin. The marriage service was officiated by Dr. H.H. Gifford rector.  The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Maud McGuire, mother of the bride and Mrs. H.H. Gifford. The couple left immediately after the ceremony on a motor trip to Ohio.  On their return they will reside in an apartment in South New Berlin. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are well known in this city. The groom is employed as a salesman with the John . Benedict Company here.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 14, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Judson Lewis, of Sparta, Crawford Co., Pa., to Miss Martha Boardman, of the former place.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. B. Gorham, Mr. William H. Van Name of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], to Miss M.M. Kinnier of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Lyman W. Sperry, to Miss Marinda P. Arnold, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Nathan Ford, Esq., Mr. Alonzo Adams to Miss Susannah Storing, both of German.

Obituaries (July 5, 2019)

Clarissa Brown
Chenango Union,  June 19, 1884

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], April 16th, 1884, of pneumonia and heart disease, Mrs. Clarissa Brown, wife of Luther Brown, left her mortal body, at the age of sixty-three years.

Something more than a passing notice is due to one whose life-long history as daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, were so full of excellence that any poor words of praise that I may offer will seem cheap to those whose privilege it was to know her intimately as I did, for a period of over forty years.  It is seldom we find in human character the opposite qualities of firmness and ambition, united with amiability and unselfishness, yet these traits were beautifully combined in her nature, making her one of the best of women.  She was loved by all for her uniform kindness of disposition and her unfailing devotion to every duty.  Over twenty years ago, when diphtheria was making its first dreadful ravages in the neighborhood, she was one of the bravest to stand by the bedside of the sick and dying, until her own precious child caught the contagion, and lived but a few days.  No mother ever loved their children better than she, yet her fortitude and unselfishness were exhibited in this, her hour of trial; she laid her treasure in the dust, and resumed without a murmur her daily duties, moving on cheerfully to the end.

She never made any profession of religion or goodness, yet in all her relations to the world she exhibited continually and at all times the noblest attributes that are usually ascribed to the best Christian character.  Clara, as she was familiarly called, had the rare domestic qualities for making home attractive.  No hired man or woman ever felt themselves a menial in her house. They were ever treated with consideration and kindness, which fact made it easy for Mr. Brown to always have the best help about his faming affairs; and it is but just to say that Mr. Brown's success as a farmer is largely due to the patience, kindness, industry and economy of his wife and whose devotion as a wife was rarely equaled.

Mrs. Brown was the mother of four children.  One died in infancy, a second at the age of eleven years; two daughters and one granddaughter are still living.  Mrs. Elizabeth Eldridge, of Pitcher, being the eldest child, and Mrs. Antoinette Warner, of Cincinnatus, the youngest.  It was the sweet privilege of these daughters, as well as the kind husband and grandchild, to minister to the wants of one of the dearest of wives and mothers during her last and almost only illness. These four, together with an aged sister, who was a member of Mr. B's family at home, are left to mourn the loss of one for whom they can never find a substitute.

Grace (Weaver) Slater

Died July 17, 1941, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Grace Slater, aged 59 years, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital early Thursday evening, after an illness of several weeks.  She had been confined at the hospital for about six weeks.  Mrs. Slater was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of the late Charles and Abbie Weaver. She resided in Vineland, N.J., for several years, was a member of the Daughters of America lodge and the Methodist church, both of Vineland. For the past several years she had resided in Norwich.  She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Phillip Bail of North Norwich and Mrs. Wesley Aldrich of Norwich and a son, Carl Slater of Preston.  She also leaves a brother, Ross Weaver of Irvington, N.J., and the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charles Beckwith of Norwich, Shirley and Wesley Aldrich of Norwich, Grace, Pauline and Linn Slater, of Preston.  Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. L. S. Charters officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Floyd M. Shoales

Died August 9, 1937, Norwich, NY

Floyd M. Shoales of North Norwich died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 12:30 Monday morning, after a brief illness. The deceased was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8, 1896, son of Morrell Shoales and Maggie Case.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, Donald and Linn, his parents and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Wilcox of Harpursville.  Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with burial in the North Norwich cemetery.

Mary M. Sherwood

Died January 22, 1928, South New Berlin, NY

Norwich Quarter [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mary M. Sherwood passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank D. Follett, on the South New Berlin road, Sunday night, January 22, 1928, at 9 o'clock, after a lingering illness, at the age of 83 years. She will be greatly missed in the home where she had lived so long.  She leaves to mourn her loss, beside the daughter, two grandchildren, Roger and Eveline Follett, one sister, Mrs. O.A. Laurence and four nieces and one nephew. the funeral was largely attended on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. M.R. Weaver of the South New Berlin Baptist church, officiated. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, one piece being a blanket of white carnations from the neighbors. Burial was made in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Henry B. Sheldon

Died February 4, 1941, Norwich, NY

Henry B. Sheldon, former alderman and well known Norwich citizen, died at his home, 35 Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], shortly after midnight, following a several weeks illness.  Mr. Sheldon was born in North Norwich Sept. 3, 1875, but for the past 45 years had been a resident of this city.  He was prominent in the civic and business life of Norwich having been engaged in the retail grocery business nearly all his life until recently.  In early life he was identified with the drug store of the late Fred Mitchell on North Broad street.  Mr. Sheldon served his city as alderman of the fourth ward.  He was the Democratic candidate for mayor at one election and he was also his party's candidate for sheriff many years ago.  The deceased was the son of Frank and Sarah Frink Sheldon.  He was a member of the holy Name Society of St. Paul's church and Norwich council, Knights of Columbus.  there survive his wife, Catherine Fern Sheldon; two daughters, Mrs. Donald M. Wilcox and Miss Margaret H. Sheldon of Syracuse; two sons, James F. Sheldon and Frank H. Sheldon, both of Norwich; his mother, Mrs. Louis Stadler of North Norwich; a brother, Frederick Sheldon of Ilion; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Smith of North Norwich and Mrs. Leonard A. Sherwood of Solvey and two grandchildren, Francis and Carolyn Sheldon of Sauquoit. Funeral services are to be held at the late home on Silver street at 9 o'clock Thursday morning and a half hour later in St. Paul's church, Rev. Charles M. Coveney officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery. [Norwich, NY]

Funeral services for Henry B. Sheldon, former city alderman, were held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from his late home, 35 Silver street and at 9:30 in St. Paul's church where a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Francis Murphy. The services were very largely attended by relatives and friends. The floral display was evidence of the high regard in which Mr. Sheldon was held by a wide acquaintance. Bearers included Max and Carl Fern, John and Richard Simmons, Attorney Thomas Ivory and Dr. John Kerley. Burial was made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery with Rev. Father Murphy conducting the committal service.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 21, 1861

In Barker [Broome Co., NY], on the 17th isnt., Mr. David Atwater, aged 84 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Amelia Pendleton, aged 85 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of consumption, Mr. Loren D. Moon, aged 20 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., David Brown, Esq., aged 58 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Catharine P. [Rogers], wife of Joseph Rogers, aged 33 years.