Obituaries (July 28)

Maria (Sherman) Musson

Otsego Journal, May 19, 1910

Mrs. Maria Musson died Wednesday May 4, at 3:20 p.m. at the home of Dr. J.S. Boyers, in Decatur, Ind., where she had been spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Boyers.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from her late residence, No. 312 West Columbia avenue.  Maria Sherman was born July 29, 1821, in the town of Langdon, Cheshire county, New Hampshire, being the youngest of nine children of Elijah and Sally Bachelor Sherman.  When ten years old her parents moved to Lewis, Essex county, New York, where she grew to womanhood.  In 1850 she moved to Manitowoc, Wis., where she was married to Richard B. Musson, in 1852, coming to the town of Champaign in 1857, where she has since made her home. There survive her all her children and her step-son, Willard Musson, of Elk City, Kan.  Her children are Lewis F., of Spokane, Wash.; Richard F., of Champaign; Bertha M. Luckey, of Lincoln, Neb.; Eva E. Boyers of Decatur, Ind.; Josie Hitt Townley of Champaign, and Fred I., of Rantoul -Champaign, Ill, Daily Gazette

Zida M. (Barse) Bidwell

Otsego Farmer, June 21, 1895

BIDWELL:  In Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], June 9, 1895. Mrs. Charles Bidwell, aged 29 years. 

Gilbertsville, [Otsego Co., NY]:  Zida, wife of Charles Bidwell and daughter of Alonzo Barse, died June 9th, after an illness of five days, aged 29 years.  Four little children and a most devoted husband are left to mourn her early death.

The Otsego Journal, June 20, 1895

The death of Mrs. Charles Bidwell which occurred Sunday night is peculiarly sad.  She was the daughter of Alonzo Barse, and was only twenty-nine years of age.  Se had been ill but five days, and, as we understand it, her physicians are not quite decided as to the cause of death. She leaves a devoted husband and four small children to mourn her loss. Their condition is such as to excite the warmest sympathy of all. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the house on the Gibson farm, with interment at White Store Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]

John Blackman

Otsego Journal, January 6, 1892

John Blackman departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 1891, at the good old age of 84 years, 3 months and 1 day, ready, resigned, and surrounded by friends.  He was born in the town of Columbus N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] April 4, 1807.  In early life he married Helen J. Place, of Mt. Upton.  To them were born several children, all of whom Mr. Blackman outlived.  Mrs. Blackman died seventeen years ago. After this, Mr. Blackman came to live in Sherburne, and for the remainder of his life made his home with Mrs. W.H. Walker, who made his declining years comfortable by providing for his every need.  He came to Sherburne from Gilbertsville, N.Y. where for many years he followed the occupation of an undertaker, at which he earned enough to make his old age happy and independent.  When about twenty-four years of age he was converted from sin to Christ, and at once united with the Methodist Episcopal Chruch to which he was loyal and faithful for sixty years. Being a man of deep religious conviction, clear mind and executive ability, for many years he sustained official relations to the Chruch at Mt. Upton and Gilbertsville.  He was well known throughout the town and vicinity, and esteemed as one who carefully endeavored to live according to the principles of truth and righteousness.  He retained a lively interest in the affairs of the Chruch and the world to the last--his mental faculties being wonderfully retained through old age and his last sickness. During a long life he served his day and generation and was helpful spiritually and financially to the church he loved; always in his place at the means of grace till infirmity kept him at home.  He loved the house and the hour of prayer and was a constant attendant.  he possessed a reliant and beautiful faith.  With clear vision, in public prayer his mind swept out and up to God, the Father, grasping the promises. The memory of his voice in prayer will be an inspiration and help to many, remaining with them until, like him, they reach the end of earth's wonderful but providential pilgrimage.  As a Christian Mr. Blackman was unassuming, reverent, devout, intelligent, charitable, and practical. A man of reliable character, one of the salt of the earth.

The funeral service was held at the Methodist church, on Wednesday, December 9, where a large and representative audience assembled to pay respects to his memory and mortal remains.  A large number of surviving relatives in attendance, looked worthy representatives of a worthy ancestor.  His funeral was in charge of his pastor, Rev. J.C. Hogan, who spoke briefly of the deceased, after which Rev. O.H. McAnuity, of Oneonta, a former pastor, preached an appropriate sermon from the words of the Psalmist.  "What is man that Thou art mindful of him?"  etc.  Rev. H. Fox, of Norwich, a former pastor of the Sherburne church, also assisted in the service. The interment took palce at White Store, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Rev. C. H. Sackett, of Mt. Upton officiating.  In death our brother was gentle, resigned and hopeful.  His departure was peaceful.  Thus, one by one, the fathers fall asleep, and are "gathered unto their people." None realized more than h , that

"We live in deeds--not years; in thoughts, not breaths;

In feelings, not in figures on a dial.

We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives,

Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."

"Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him."  Isa. 5:10

George Bowen

Chenango Union, December 28, 1893

We are pained to learn of the alarming illness of George Bowen, one of our most respected citizens.  His wife also lies in a very critical state, and does not know of the dangerous state of her husband.  DeCalvus Bowen, and wife, of Norwich, are with them. They have the deep sympathy of the entire community.

Chenango Union, January 4, 1894

BOWEN:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango County, NY], December 29, 1893, Mr. George Bowen.

After days of intense suffering, which were borne with perfect patience, a must respected citizen, George Bowen, entered into rest December 29.  He often said during his last hours, "I'm all ready, only waiting."  It seemed a singular coincidence that the same day he was laid to rest, the 31st, Mrs. David Westcott, of Norwich, a friend and associate of childhood and youth, was consigned to the "narrow house."  There will be many glad recognitions on the other shore.

Death Notices (July 27)

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 18, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Harley Beardsley, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. James Burroughs, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., N. Manetta [Rice], daughter of William G. and Elmira Rice, aged 6 years, 3 months and 19 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Louis Burton, aged 91 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th isn't., Mary [Bowers], daughter of Gilbert and Theoda Bowers, aged 5 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, of consumption, Miss Louisa R. Curtis, aged 28 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Addie Amelia [Flagg], daughter of Henry B. and Sarah Flagg, aged 10 months and 8 days.

Chenango American, March 25, 1861

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Dorman, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th isn't., infant child of Denleen Bingham.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. Jabez Manwarring, aged about 80 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, 1861, of typhoid fever, Samuel B. Billings, M.D., aged 23 years.

In Galena, Illinois, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Mary C. Scott, wife of D.W. Scott, Esq., of Galena, and daughter of James Thompson, Esq., of Norwich, aged 30 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Lotia [Bradley], wife of Mr. Lambert Bradley, aged 53 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Phebe Wood, aged 72 years.

Chenango American, April 4, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Susannah Robinson, Aged 59 years.

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Nelson Randall, aged 28 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Warren Decker, aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Miss Mattie Stanley, aged 16 years.

In Batavia, Kane Co., Ill. on the 29th ult., Dr. Thompson Mead, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 49 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Mrs. Hannah Hinman, aged 28 years.

At sea, on the 16th ult. Mrs. Nellie M. [Baldwin], wife of the Rev. S.L. Baldwin, and daughter of Rev. B. W. Gorham, of Norwich, aged 21 years, 7 months and 15 days.

Chenango American, April 11, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Margarette [Harrison], wife of Joseph Harrison, deceased, aged 84 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., nY], on the 5th inst., Polly [Nichols], wife of john Nichols, aged 61 years.

At Suspension Bridge, on the 31st ult. suddenly, of a disease of the heart, Laura [Eggleston], relict of Levi Eggleston, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 48 years.

At Troy, Pa., on the 2d inst., Julia [Hopkins], wife of Mr. John F. Hopkins, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Lucy [Brown], wife of Coddington B. Brown, aged 57 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Morgan S. Lewis, Esq., aged 36 years, 6 months and 9 days.

Civil War Has Begun - April 1861

Civil War Begun!  Fort Sumter Taken!!  An Appeal to Arms!

Chenango American, April 18, 1861

Civil War Has Begun!  The First Gun Has Been Fired by the Secessionists!!

Our space having in measure been taken up previous to the reception of this news, we are not enabled to give as much of the thrilling details as we would desire, but we have taken pains to sift from the voluminous dispatches, all that is of importance which seems reliable. The reports have been in great measure unsatisfactory, contradictory and unreliable.  We endeavor to give a correct synopsis of the events of the past week, as far as information in our possession will permit.

As we have before announced, the Government fitted out several vessels, a portion of which were to proceed to Fort Sumter for the purpose of furnishing her with provisions.  Notice of this intention was given to the Charleston authorities, who thereupon on the 11th last, made a demand upon Maj. Anderson for the surrender of the Fort. This Anderson firmly declined.

On Friday morning, at about four o'clock, hostilities were commenced.  The first two guns were fired from Fort Moultrie against Fort Sumter, when Major Anderson immediately replied with three of his barbette guns, and the action soon became general, all the batteries within reach of Sumter opening a heavy fire upon her.  Shot and shell rained incessantly upon her all day and during the night.  Maj. Anderson returned the fire with spirit, but if we can believe the reports, doing little or no damage. The United States vessels which had arrived off the harbor--four in number--took no part in the engagement, and made no effort to relieve the beleaguered garrison.  Whether they were unable to reach the scene of action, or whether it was part of their instructions to do just as they did, does not appear.

The telegraph reports from Charleston sources all agree that in the course of the day, on Saturday, the officers quarters and other wooden buildings within the fort, took fire, and that the horrors of a conflagration were thus added to the difficulties with which the scanty garrison were obliged to cope.  Numerous explosions of bombs were also caused by the fire, it being found impossible to remove them in time.  It seems almost incredible that no lives were lost during the bombardment, but such the telegraph states is a fact.  All this must be taken with considerable allowance.  The N.Y. Times Charleston correspondent, who was a portion of the time an eye witness of the battle, says that Sumter was not on fire, nor were her walls damaged, and that there is no doubt that several lives were lost on both sides.

On Saturday afternoon, Maj. Anderson's slender force being completely exhausted, and being satisfied that he must sooner or later give up the fort, to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, the Major hauled up a flag of truce, and shortly after surrendered the fort to the Confederate authorities.  The news of the surrender, as may naturally be supposed, created the most intense feeling in Washington, and throughout the country, and absorbed exclusive attention.  Maj. Anderson and his command have been allowed to depart, and are now on their way to New York in the Baltic.

There seems to be little doubt in Washington that Fort Pickens will soon be attacked.

There is good reason to believe that it has been, if it is not now, the intention of the traitors to proceed to take the city of Washington directly after the fall of Sumter. There is not however, much fears on that score, as will be seen by the steps taken by the Administraiton.

In view of the present condition of affairs, and the necessity of meeting the issue presented by the authorities of the so called Confederate States with promptitude and decision, the President has issued a proclamation.  The number of men required from each State to be called upon to furnish contingents to make up the 75,000 called for by the President has been determined upon. The number for this State [New York] is 17 Regiments of 780 men each.  They are ordered to rendezvous at Albany, New York, and Elmira.  In addition to this the Legislature of this State has passed a law authorizing the raising of three million dollars, and 30,000 Volunteers to aid the Government.

Massachusetts had her men ready and last night they were to embark for Washington.  Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island and Ohio have also started troops.  The enthusiasm all over the North is intense, and thousands are flocking to arms, ready to fight in their country's cause.

Since these developments there has been no indication of what course the Border States will pursue.  Their attitude is looked for with painful interest

Proclamation by the President, 75,000 Volunteers Called For!

The following is the Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, in view of the terrible crisis in our affairs:

Whereas The laws of the United States have been for some time past, and now are opposed, and the execution thereof obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of Judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the Marshals, by law; now, therefore, I Abraham Lincoln, President of the united States, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution and the laws, have thought fit to call  forth and hereby do call forth the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggregate number of 75,000, in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed.

The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War Department.  I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the power, the integrity and the existence of our national Union and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress wrongs already long enough endured.  I deem it proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts, places and property which have been seized from the Union; and in every event the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country; and I hereby command the persons composing the combinations aforesaid to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes within twenty days from this date.

Believing that the present condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion, I do hereby, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution, convene both Houses of Congress. The Senators and Representatives are therefore summoned to assemble at their respective Chambers at 12 o';clock, noon, on Thursday, the fourth day of July next, then and there to consider and determine such measures, as in their wisdom, the public safety and interest may seem to demand.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States, the eighty-fifth.

By the President, Abraham Lincoln,  William H. Seward, Secretary of State.

Obituaries (July 24)

Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1917

Mrs. Alexiewna Greene, widow of Adolphus T. Greene, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Burton Sage in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning March 7, 1917, aged 73 years.  She had been ill for some time, with an incurable disease, and patiently waited for the summons to come.  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Reynolds, and was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, 1844. She was of a family of five children, only one of whom survives, a brother, Hiram Reynolds, of Rockwell's Mills.  She was married to Adolphus T. Greene of White Store, in 1861, and there most of her life was spent. Two children survive, a son, Nelson P. Greene of South New Berlin, and a daughter, Mrs. Burton Sage of Holmesville, with whom she resided, and by whom she was tenderly cared for during her illness.  Her devotion to her home and family was a marked characteristic of her nature, and she was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, whenever health would permit.  Funeral services were largely attended on Saturday afternoon, March 10, Rev. L.E. Wheeler of South New Berlin officiating.  Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. J.P. McGuire and Miss Normina Beckley, both of South New Berlin.  There were floral offerings of unusual beauty, showing the esteem in which she was held.  Mrs. Greene was buried in Evergreen cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband who died October 4, 1905.

Arthur B. Greene

Binghamton Press, January 17, 1948

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Arthur B. Greene, 42, died at the Sidney Hospital early yesterday morning after an illness of several months of a heart ailment.  He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 12, 1905, the son of John P. and Minnie Burlison Greene.  previous to his illness he was employed by the Scintilla Magneto Division.  He was a member of Freedom Lodge 324, F.& A.M. Unadilla.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee Greene, Riverside, five children aged 12 to 4: Patricia, John, Paul, Claude and Allen; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Greene, Maple Avenue; three sisters, Miss Cora Greene, Maple Avenue, Mrs. Howard Lawrence of Montoursville, Pa.; and Mrs. Phillips Odell of Mesa, Ariz.; and several uncles and aunts; James, Robert and Edwin of Sidney, Henry of Brewster, G.A. Greene of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. B C. Fairbanks and Mrs. Ida Hotaling of Sidney; Fred, George and Clinton Burlison of Unadilla and Guilford, also several cousins, nieces and nephews. A masonic service will be held at Carr and Landers Chapel tonight at 7:30 o'clock with Right Worshipful Walter l. Hunt of Unadilla officiating. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiating. The body will be placed in the vault of Prospect Hill cemetery with burial in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store.

Edwin Greene

South New Berlin Bee, January 21, 1905

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greene attended the funeral of his brother, Edwin [Greene], at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday.  Edwin Green whose death occurred Sunday morning, was 83 years of age and one of a family of six children, all of whom have died excepting Arthur of this village. Edwin had 27 grandchildren, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

George T. Greene

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

George T. Greene, the only son of Arthur Greene, died at his home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, May 1st, aged 20 years.  He was a young man of worth, and his many moral virtues had endeared him to a large circle of friends.  Since September last it has been evident that his health was failing, and although all that tenderest love and medical skill could devise has been done for him, his frail constitution could not long withstand the ravages of his dread disease, consumption.  As a tired child sinks to slumber, so he passed away to the better land.  In the same room where he first saw the light, the Death Angel closed his eyes to all earthly sights forever. Many friends gathered on Tuesday, and with the choicest flowers made fragrant the resting place of the quiet sleeper. Beautiful words of eulogy for the departed, and deepest sympathy for the mourning ones, were spoken; the voices of the quartet of life-long friends breathed their saddest and sweetest music above him; and so he was laid away to his quiet rest.  No care, no sorrow, no adversity can mar that eternal rest.  For the fair young wife in her bitter sorrow, for the father and mother bereft of their only child, we have aching hearts and deepest sympathy; but knowing how vain all human words are to comfort them, we can only say;  "May God be with you."

The pouring rain and mud of the 27th did not deter a crowd of people from gathering at the spacious farm house of George T. Greene, to attend the funeral rites of the young man cut down in life's spring time.  It has been said, "Death loves a shining mark," and in this instance it seems true.  George was a young man tenderly reared, the only child of doting parents, whose hearts he never pained by turning from the right.  His friends were glad to learn, as stated by the officiating clergyman, Rev. L.C. Hayes, that he had for some years led a life of prayer.  He regretted that he had not publicly professed his faith in Christ, and united with the church, and his first plan "when he got well," was to do so.  To a friend who said, "I hope the Lord will give you strength to bear your suffering," he said "He does."  Cheerful, patient, and hopeful to the very last, tenderly cared for by his young wife and his parents, he fell asleep in Jesus.  It was fitting that an old friend of the family, Rev. L.C. Hayes, of Norwich, should attend his obsequies.  His words were fitting and appropriate, pointing the stricken hearts to the only Helper, Christ, the Resurrection and the Life.  The music was sweet and consoling, especially the beautiful solo by Mrs. Robert Case. A profusion of calla lilies and trailing arbutus surrounded the coffined form, the fragrance as sweet as that of the young life which had closed on earth.  He sleeps in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, near the pleasant earthly house he left for the one which the Saviour went to prepare for him.  The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. E.J. Richmond.

Romanzo Spring

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

A telegram was received Friday, by H.L. Morse, of this village, announcing the death on the previous evening, at Geneva, O., of his son-in-law, Romanzo Spring.  Deceased was formerly for a time engaged in business in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and during his stay in town made many friends, who learn of his sudden death with sincere regret. The Geneva Free Press of Saturday contains a lengthy tribute to his memory, from which we extract the following:

"In 1861 he disposed of his stock of hardware and enlisted in Company F, light artillery, of which he was made second lieutenant.  He served his term in the war, and returning, again entered into business in Geneva, in 1865; this time in the dry goods business in Company with H.W. Turner.  In 1866 he entered into a big scheme for transporting oil by wagons, but the rapid establishment of pipe lines cut off the need of team transit, and he sold off all of his equipage at a considerable loss.  In 1869 he first began to make a specialty of closing out bankrupt stocks at auction.  This business he has continued to follow, somewhat interruptedly, with considerable success ever since.  His latest business stand was the fine furniture store which he opened up here a few years since, and continued until sold by him to H.C. Durfee.  He was always active, pushing and alive in business enterprises, of whatever kind he engaged in, but was possessed of a spirit of unrest that prevented his settling down in any one line of business during a long term of years."

"Mr. Spring was a genial, warm hearted and esteemed by all who knew him, and regarded with warmest feelings by the many who call him friend.  To his family he was the kindest husband and father.  Of the large family of which he was one, but two brothers, Bollivar and George, and one sister, survive him.  Of his immediate family, there are left to deeply mourn his loss, his widow, his son Edwin and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Tucker, by his first wife, and Miss Grace by his present wife.  They have the deepest sympathy of the whole community in this, their sudden, and great loss."

Lewis Parker

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

The mystery which surround the identity of the remains of an old man which were found on the D.L.& W. track near Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], in July last, appears to have been cleared up.  It will be remembered that the mangled remains were brought to this village, and many believed them to be those of Daniel Johnson, of Guilford (since deceased at Chicago). The Rome Sentinel of Saturday last has the following paragraph which explains the mystery:

"On June 7th, Lewis Parker, a weak minded man about sixty years of age, disappeared from the home of his brother-in-law, the late A.J. Kneeland, of Augusta. Efforts were made to discover his whereabouts, and several bodies that were found in this vicinity were viewed by the relatives of Parker, but none were identified as that of the missing man. A few days ago Herman J. Kneeland,of Binghamton, son of A.J. Kneeland, went to Augusta to attend the funeral of his father.  On his way home he stopped at Norwich, to investigate the case of an unknown man who was killed by the cars last August. From the description, he writes to his relatives that he is positive that the man who was killed was Lewis Parker.  He obtained some of the clothing worn by the victim of the Norwich accident and sent it to his people at Augusta, by whom it has been identified as the same worn by Lewis Parker when he disappeared."

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 29, 1889

SANDERS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Elizabeth A. [Sanders], wife of Charles H. Sanders, aged 36 years.  Remains taken to Utica for burial.

YORK:  In Oxford [Chenango co., NY], April 21st, Aruba [York], widow of the late Jeremiah York, aged 83 years and 6 months.

MOORE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Harriet N. [Moore], wife of Charles B. Moore, aged 64 years.

GREENE:  At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mr. George T. Greene, aged 29 years.

ROBERTS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 23d, Mrs. Deborah Roberts, aged 73 years, widow of the late Dr. G.W. Roberts, and mother of George C Roberts, of the Chenango American.

NORTHUP: At her home in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. Rachel Northup, aged 88 years and 9 months.

SHIPMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Mr. Lindsley Shipman, aged 39 years.

LEONARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Mr. John Leonard, aged 88 years.

CASEY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Eliza [Casey], wife of William Casey, aged 21 years.

PERRY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mrs. Anna Perry, aged about 86 years.

MASON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook) April 19th, Mr. James H. Mason, aged 68 years.

PECK:  In Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], April 20th, Mr. Truman Peck, aged 31 years and 6 months.

COLE:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 12th, Grace Punderford [Cole], wife of C.J. Cole, aged 27 years.

Marriages (July 20)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, April 4, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Asahel R. Holcomb, to Miss Abbie A. Johnson, both of Norwich.

At Otego, [Otsego Co., NY] Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Church, Mr. A.D. Smith to Miss Fannie A. Dean, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. R. Woodmansee, Mr. Daniel Shippy, of Eaton, Steuben Co., to Miss Angeline Edmonds, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, April 11, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles G. Matteson of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rachel L. Holmes, of Oxford.

Chenango American, April 18, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. H. Dyer, Mr. William Card to Miss Lyda M. Carruth, all of Norwich.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Eli M. Shay to Miss Harriet E. Clapper, both of Afton

Chenango American, April 25, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, the 24th inst., by Rev. J. B. Hoyt, Mr. Henry L. Parr, of New York City, to Miss Frances R. Hoyt, youngest daughter of Chauncey Hoyt of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mrs. A. Clark Hartson to Miss Laura A. Ingham, both of Oxford.

Chenango Union, November 4, 1875

WHEELER - STEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1875, by Rev. E. W. Caswell, Mr. Randall A. Wheeler of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Marilla M. Stead of Guilford.

CALKINS - GRISWOLD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28 by Rev. J. Chambers, Mr. Adelbert Caulkins to Miss Josephine Griswold, all of Sherburne.

WARRING - KINNEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 21, 1875 by Rev. Dilley, Mr. Wm. Warring of Saratoga [Saratoga Co., NY] to Miss Libbie Kinney of Greene.

CARD - PENNELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1875 by Rev. H. Pettingell, Mr. Stephen Card to Mrs. Jennie Pennell, both of New Berlin.

BURDICK - POOLE:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th by Eld. E.A. Poole, Mr. H. DeWitt Burdick to Miss M. Elvira Poole, all of Lincklaen.

OWENS - BARROWS:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Oct. 19 by Rev. Thomas j. Brown, Mr. Charles S. Owens to May C. [Barrows], eldest daughter of S.J. Barrows all of Utica.










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Obituaries (July 19)

Joseph S. May

Chenango Union, October 14, 1868

At White Store, (Norwich) [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 9th, Joseph S. May aged 42 years.

All alone in his lowly bed,

The husband and father is sleeping,

And he heeds not the sighs, nor the tears that are shed.

And he hears not the accents of weeping.

In the prime of his strength he was smitten down.

And long were the hours of sorrow.

As the days went by in anguish and pain,

With no hope for the glad tomorrow,

No hope, till the angel of death came near,

And stilled the heart's wild beating

And the sufferer gazed on his foe without fear.

And prayed for a joyful meeting,

With those he loved in a fairer clime.

Where sorrow and sickness shall never

Be suffered to mar the peaceful rest

Of those who are saved forever.

Leonard Porter

Chenango Union, October 14, 1868

In Marshalltown, Iowa, sept 24th, Mr. Leonard Porter aged 60 years, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Mr. Porter removed to Marshall Co., Iowa in 1858 and died as he had lived, a Jefferson democrat, and for the past few years a decided Christian  He held the office of justice some four years, and that of Accessor, beside other prominent positions.  He had expressed a strong desire to see Horatio Seymour fill the highest position in the gift of the people, that in this he was disappointed.  His labors are over, and his rest is in peace.  In his decease, his family have met with an irreparable loss, and community's thorough, energetic man, which all who knew him truly feel. 

Clark E. Phetteplace

Died March 18, 1939, Norwich, NY

Clark E. Phetteplace, 77, prominent and well-known Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] farmer for many years, died at his home on the East river road Sunday morning after a short illness.  Mr. Phetteplace was born in the town of Norwich January 27, 1857, and had spent  his entire life in Chenango county.  He was one of the best known farmers in this section, and had, successfully conducted the Phetteplace farm, which he acquired 38 years ago, until a few years ago when he sold it to other parties.  The nearest relatives are nephews and nieces, Mrs. Stephen Woodman, Merton Wilcox and Woodman Wilcox of Randallsville, Gurdon E. Phetteplace of Norwich and Mrs. Elsie Caulkins of Brisben.

Services for Clark Phetteplace were held from his home on the East river road Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. J.W. Nicholson officiating.  The bearers were Roscoe Pendleton, Lee Davis, L. Geismann, Melvin Curnalla, Lewis Pike, Henry Stone and Geo. Obenauer. The body was placed in the vault at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].  There was a fine floral tribute and the services were largely attended.

Ernest F. Parker

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1946

The most severe storm of the season claimed one victim in the sudden death early Saturday of Ernest F. Parker, 52, of 73 West Main [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] who died at his home following a heart attack.  Mr. Parker, an employee of The Norwich Pharmacal Company was in his usual good health Friday and worked at his employment.  He did a large amount of shoveling Friday night at his residence and that effort is believed to have provoked the fatal illness.  Mr. Parker was born in Potsdam, August 5, 1894, the son of George and Cora (Parkhill) Parker.  A resident of this city for 22 years, he has been a valued employee of The Norwich Pharmacal Company for 21 years.  A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American legion and Norwich Lodge 302 F. and A. M.  Mr. Parker took great pride in his home, was a good neighbor and his pleasing personality and affability made him many friends who learned with shock of his passing.  His marriage to Grace Sweet occurred at Oxford May 9, 1925.  She survives him.  Services are to be held at the George J. Devine Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Glenn Wilson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church will officiate. The body is to rest in the Mt. Hope chapel vault with burial to be made in the spring.  Friends who desire to call at the family residence at 71 West Main, where the body rests, are invited to do so Saturday and Sunday.

Mary Jane (Haight) Peck

Chenango Union, September 1, 1881

Mrs. F.H. Peck, who has been very low with typhoid fever, is thought to be better, and hopes are entertained of her recovery.  

Chenango Union, September 8, 1881

Mrs. F.H. Peck, whose illness we have mentioned heretofore, died on Saturday last, at about 10 o'clock A.M.  Her disease, which extended through a period of nearly three months was pronounced by the doctors typhoid fever, and her condition was such at times as to give rise to illusive hopes that she would recover--hopes which only made the inevitable harder to bear.  It would be difficult to find a woman in this community who would be more missed than Mrs. Peck will be.  In cases of sickness or death, no one was ever readier with sympathy and assistance than she, and no one could endue the pains of a long sickness with more patience and fortitude than did she, when she came to require the ministraitons of others.  Her age was 57 years.  Her funeral will take place from her late residence on Monday, at two o'clock.

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  October 14, 1868

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 10th, Mrs. Betsey M. Parker, widow of Nathan Parker, aged 70 years.

At the residence of her son-in-law, N.P. Wheeler, Esq., in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11th, Mrs. Mary Long, aged 79 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 9th, Pliny Augustus [Holbrook], son of G. F. and Eunice Holbrook, aged 2 months and 12 day.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30th, Mr. Easton Phetteplace, aged 52 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, Miss Amelia M. Buell, aged 18 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 10th, Jennie L. [Brooks], only daughter of Horace and Charlotte E. Brooks, aged 6 years.

In Eaton, madison Co., Oct. 9th, Miss Frankie E. Bennett, daughter of REv. M.L. and Mary D. Bennett, aged 17 years, 7 months and 10 days.

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.