Death Notices (May 14)

Death Notices

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1894

DUTTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17, 1894, Mr. Urial Dutton, aged 80 years.

STORING:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27, 1894, Mrs. David Storing.

ZIERMAN [Zieman]:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20, 1894, Mr. Earnest Zierman, a veteran of Co. A. 114th Regt.  Wounded at Cedar Creek.

YOUNG:  On Pruyn Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15, 1894, Sarah J. [Young] wife of Samuel Young.  Age 75 years.

SANDS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 15, 1894, Alice J. [Sands], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sands.  Age 8 years.

REYNOLDS:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 19, 1894, Mrs. Job H. Reynolds, Age 62 years.

TRUMAN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15, 1894, Leon Elliott [Truman], son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Truman, age 8 months.

POYER:  In Cuba [Allegany Co., NY], Nov. 19, 1894, Mr. James Herbie Poyer, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], aged 84 years.

CALKINS:  In Seneca Falls [Seneca Co., NY], Dec. 18, 1894, Mr. Edward Calkins, formerly of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], aged 47 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1895

BARNES:  At his home south of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 1, 1895, Mr. James Barnes, age 82 years.

SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31, 1894, Mr Daniel B. Smith, age 66 years.

ROOT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, 1894, Mr. James H. Root, age 64 years.

McNEIL:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, 1894, Mrs. Ward McNeil.

BEARDSLEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1894, Mr. Asa Beardsley, age 74 years.

CARNEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24, 1894, Mr. Thomas Carney, age 57 years.

ELLIS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21, 1894, Mrs. Ellis, age 86 years.

BOLT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31, 1894, Hulda [Bolt], wife of Azariah Bolt, aged 76 years.

HARRIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1, 1895, Angeline A. [Harris], wife of John J. Harris aged 64 years.

CURTIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1, 1895, Helen J. [Curtis], wife of Palmer Curtis, aged 50 years.

LAMB:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1894, Mr. Bertie Lamb, aged 53 years.

CREW:  In McDonough (near Ludlow Pond at the home of his daughter Mrs. Dingy) [Chenango Co., NY], Mr Wm. Crew on Dec. 22, 1894, aged about 103 years.  Formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

MULLEN:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28, 1894, Mr. Wm. Mullen, aged 60 years.

JESTER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19, 1894, Mr. Thomas Jester, aged 90 years.

CROZIER:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28, 1894, Mr. William Crozier, aged 54 years.

HILL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Elizabeth  Hill, widow of Nehemiah Hill, age 93 years.

MATHEWSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22, 18794, Mr Albert Mathewson, age 76 years.

RYAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26, 1894, Julia [Ryan], wife of James Ryan, age 62 years.

ROCKWELL:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], Dec. 26,  1894, Mr. George Rockwell, age 20 years.

JEWELL:  In Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 31, 1894, Mrs. Edward Jewell, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriages (May 13)

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Beardsley

Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880

A large company of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beardsley assembled at their residence on Saturday, Oct. 3d, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of their wedding.  Load after load came until the house was filled to overflowing. All seemed happy and contented. The tables were burdened with all the good things heart could wish. This was a day of joy, feasting and gladness, to all present.  Dorastus Greene made some very appropriate remarks for the occasion. The presents were very nice indeed.  It was a day that will be long remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley.

Fuller - Gage

Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880

A pleasant company of about forty, gathered at the residence of John Fowler, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, to witness the marriage of their adopted daughter, Mary Gage, to Charles Fuller, of Sidney. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.A. Wild, of Rockdale. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable gifts. The wise and prudent pair, instead of spending a little fortune on a bridal trip, commenced housekeeping immediately, having everything in readiness, and an abundance of good wishes from warm hearted friends, who joyfully congratulate the happy bride and groom, and wish them prosperity, peace and love, through all life's changing scenes.  

And may their griefs be always light.

Their joys calm and serene;

Their greatest cares, be "little ones,"

But few, and far between

Law - Maine

Chenango Telegraph, August 30, 1938

Bernice Maine and Edward Law were united in marriage Thursday evening at New Milford, Pa.

Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Aldrich

50th Anniversary, October 1941

Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Aldrich of 21 Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] will observe their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday, October 28.  

Mr. & Mrs. Bert Van Housen

25th Anniversary, December 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Florence Van Housen returned yesterday to her work in Rome after attending a dinner and reception Saturday night in this city honoring the 25th wedding anniversary of her parents.  Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Housen of North Norwich. The reception taking place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Aldrich in Birdsall Street, was attended by more than 100 guests from this city, North Norwich, Sherburne, Hamilton, Cortland, Binghamton and Syracuse.  Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Van Housen were the Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the First congregational Chruch, and Mrs. Wolfe.  Miss Fannie Graves presided at the refreshment table. Assisting also in the arrangements was Miss Ruth Van Housen. The couple received many fine gifts, one a silver dish filled with 25 silver dollars.

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kirkby

25th Anniversary, December 1941

At an open house event Saturday afternoon and evening at their home in Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kirkby received more than 75 guests in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. The observance was a happy event and Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby were honored with gifts of silver dishes and money.  Many floral greeting, cards and telegrams added to the occasion. Among the out of town guests was Mrs. Clayton F Sherry of Springfield, Mass., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby. An added joyful note was a telephone call from their son, Harold Kirkby of Palo Alto, California. He is an instructor in Stanford university. Refreshments were served to guests from a table covered with a lace cloth and decorated with a miniature winter scene.  Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby, prominent residents of this city and active in church and community life received the wishes of many friends for continued health and happiness.

Vermilye - Griswold

Married August 11, 1931, Sherburne, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Griswold have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ruth [Griswold], to George Byron Vermilye, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Vermilye.  On Monday afternoon Mrs. Griswold entertained fourteen young ladies, close friends of her daughter, at a luncheon at the Sherburne inn followed by bridge at home. The announcement was made by a corsage of pink sweet peas at each place, to which was attached a card with the names of Miss Griswold and Mr. Vermilye.  The favor for Miss Griswold was a corsage bouquet of pink rosebuds in which was tied her ring. the table was lighted by pink tapers and a mixed bouquet of pink, blue and yellow flowers, with green vines, trimmed the centerpiece.  Seated with the hostess were Miss Griswold, Miss Anne Little, Mrs. Robert Little, Miss Ruth Brown, Miss Helen Smith, Mrs. Elbert Atwood, Mrs. George Sleeper, Miss Evelyn -atnelie, Miss Grace Colton, Mrs. Ray Gould, Mrs. Sidney Covert, Mrs. Robert Rickmyre, Mrs. James King and Miss Jane Griswold. The first prize at bridge was won by Mrs. Elbert Atwood and the lucky prize by Mrs. Robert Little.  The announcement of the engagement came as a surprise to the many friends of the young couple.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 16, 1865

In Eaton, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY] on the 9th inst., by Rev. Wm. E. -?-, Mr W. Carter of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Libbie M. Sm--- of Eaton.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. A.M. P---, Lieut. Howard A. Kinney of the 29th Reg., N.Y.V. to Miss Julia E. Ra--- of Norwich.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 8th ult., by Rev. D.W. Walting, Mr. Wilkins Bridgefore of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY to Miss Sarah A. Gilbert, of Syracuse.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. K. Holroyd, Mr. Gilbert H. Button of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lina M. Huntley of German [Chenango Co., NY].

By the same on the 20th ult., Mr. Alonzo Hilliard to Miss Melissa L. Beckwith, all of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

By the same in German [Chenango Co., NY], ont he 1st inst., Mr. Leander Beebe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Stuart of German.

Obituaries (May 12)

Martha (Baldwin) Babcock

Chenango Union, April 24, 1884

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Martha Babcock, widow of Elias Babcock, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perkins, at No. 153 East 124th st. New York city, April 14th 1884. She was born November, 1788, near New Haven, Conn., in what is now the town of Woodbridge.  Her maiden name was Baldwin.  Her  husband, Elias Babcock, was the most successful business man in the early history of Sherburne.  He died June 10, 1833, aged 55 years, the richest man in Chenango valley at that time.  His house was at or near where the Stephen Medbury house now stands. At first he had a store connected with his house.  Afterwards he had a store near where now is the gas tank of the Congregational church  After her husband's death, Mrs. Babcock bought the house where Mrs. Harvey now lives, and occupied it until all of her children had found new homes.  About 1852 she left Sherburne and resided with one and another of her children until her death  Her remains were brought to Sherburne and interred in the Congregational cemetery on the 17th inst., Rev. Mr. Teller officiating. The deceased was a member of the Congregational church at Norwich.  Her surviving children are Elvira P., widow of Benjamin F. Rexford, Esq., of Norwich, N.Y.; Charles W. Babcock, Esq., of Cuyahoga Falls, O.; John E. Babcock, Esq., Towanda, Pa.; Cynthia N., wife of John DeWitt Rexford, of Janesville, Wis., and Adaline S., wife of James W. Perkins, of New York city.

Francis Blackman

Bainbridge Republican, July 17, 1879

Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co.., NY]:  The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] was largely attended on Saturday of last week.  He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery near White's Store [Chenango Co., NY].  Friends of deceased were present from Sherburne and surrounding towns, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Willis Richmond

Bainbridge Republican, July 17, 1879

Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co., NY]:  The friends of Willis Richmond followed his remains to Evergreen Cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday, July 8th.  C.R. Carruth made appropriate remakrs, this being the fourth funeral service in the family he has officiated at within the past few years.

Helen Bell

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 26, 1894

BELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], September 25, 1894, Helen T. [Bell], daughter of Oscar G. and Flora  M. Bell, aged  5 years, of diphtheria..

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar G. Bell of Hayes street, lost their little daughter, Helen T., early Tuesday morning, by diphtheria. She was taken ill with the dread disease last Saturday.  Her burial took place, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Soudder officiating.

Edwin C. Brooks

Chenango Union, May 8, 1884

On Monday last, the remains of another of our former prominent business men were brought from a distance and laid in our village cemetery.  Edwin C. Brooks died at Grand Rapids, Mich., on Friday evening last, of apoplexy, aged fifty-seven years.  Deceased was a son of Lyman Brooks, for years a merchant in this place, and was born and passed much of his life in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  He early developed a remarkable business tact, and was energetic and persevering in all his undertakings.  Some twenty years ago he became largely interested in oil wells and territory in Pennsylvania, and returned to Norwich with a handsome property, purchasing the residence now owned by Stanton Pendleton, on South Broad street, which for a time was the pleasant home of himself and family.  He afterwards invested in the Kentucky oil wells, and lost. Again returning to Norwich, he engaged in the hardware busienss, afterwards associating with him A.H. Goodwin, under the firm name of Brooks & Goodwin, by whom the business was for some time conducted, until he sold his interest to his partner. About ten years since he engaged in business in Jamestown, where he remained for two or three years.  Next he went to Leadville, Colorado, and for three years was extensively engaged in mining and real estate business. The readers of the Union will remember the series of interesting letters from his pen, descriptivie of Leadville and its surroundings, which appeared in these columns. With a desire to be nearer his family, he left Colorado last fall, and during the winter was engaged with F.L. Merrill & Co., of Milwaukee, as general agent for the west, in the sale of their merchandise.  eaching Grand Rapids, Monday, April 28th, in connection with his business, he went to call upon an uncle, Mr. Alpheus Bissell, and family. As he reached the top of the flight of steps he suddenly fell, and when help reached him he was found to be paralyzed on one side. During Tuesday and Wednesday he was conscious, and able to converse with his family, who were soon summoned to his bedside. On Thursday he became unconscious, and failed rapidly, dying at seven o'clock Friday evening. The best medical aid of the city was in attendance, but he was beyond help.  Mr. Brooks left Minneapolis, where he had been spending a few days with his wife and daughter, only about a week before the attack, when he seemed in usual health and spirits. A singular coincidence exists in the fact that while visiting the same relatives the oldest son of deceased, Edwin, died suddenly, from heart disease, nine years ago.  The remains reached this village on the noon D.L.&W. train, Monday, accompanied by the widow of deceased and Dr. Brooks, who had been summoned by telegraph, and conveyed to the residence of the latter, where services were held at 3:30 P.M., a large number of friends and acquaintances being present. Rev. H.A. Delano officiated, assisted by Rev. L.F. Moore of Oxford, who became acquainted with Mr. Brooks in Leadville.  Among the relatives present were Mrs. Clara Brooks Cobb, of Jamestown, daughter of the deceased; Mrs. M.S. Parker and daughter, of Greene; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bonney and Frank Keyes, of Hamilton.  Mr Brooks was a genial gentleman, well informed and companionable.  His memory will be cherished by many friends in the home of his youth, while those in other localities will regret to learn of his departure. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 9, 1865

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., John C. [Wheeler] infant son of Charles B. Wheeler, aged 6 months.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Addie D. [Eccleston], son of Stephen C. and Emily Eccleston, aged 4 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Hattie L. [Davis], daughter of David L. and Mary A. Davis, aged 3 years.

In Croton, on the 30th ult., Miss Susan B. Merrill, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 26 years.

Chenango American, February 23, 1865

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Henry A. Day, aged 21 years, 2 months and 5 days.

In norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Philana Parker, widow of the late Charles Parker.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 21st inst., George Spicer, aged 74 years.

In Oxford, on the 16th inst., Joseph Gifford, aged 89 years and 4 months.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst., William Dalton, aged 85 years.

Obituaries (May 11)

Tracy B. Wilson

Died February 28, 1943, Nixon, TX

Lieut. Tracey F. Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Tracy B. Wilson, parents of Second Lieut. Tracy F. Wilson of the United States Army Air Corps, were notified at noon today that their son had lost his life in an airplane accident near Nixon, Tex., at 10:45 o'clock last night.  While exact details of the accident are lacking, the parents received the following telegram from Col. Stanton T. Smith, commanding officer at Brooks Field, Texas, at noon today:  "Mr and Mrs. Tracy B. Wilson, 21 Miller Street, Norwich, N.Y.:  Regret to inform you of the death of your son, Second lieut. Tracy F. Wilson, who died at about 10:45 p.m. Feb. 28 as a result of an airplane accident that occurred two miles north of Nixon, Tex.  Deepest sympathy, Col. Stanton F. Smith, commanding.

Lieutenant Wilson, training at Brooks Field, graduated two weeks ago from the Advanced Flying School at Pampa, Tex.  He enlisted in the service in January, 1942, and actually started training last May.  the body willb e shipped to Norwich for burial, with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

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Air Victim to Be Buried Tomorrow

Lieut. Tracey F. Wilson

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Arrangements for the funeral services of Lt. Tracy F. Wilson who was killed in airplane accident last Sunday night, have been made and will be held in Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon with the Rev. L.S. Charters officiating.  Telegraphic information to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy F. Wilson, 21 Miller Street, stated today that the body left Brooks Field at 7:35 Wednesday morning and would arrive in this city at 10:25 Friday morning over the D.L.&W.   The remains are being escorted by Lt. George P. Pitcher, Jr., of Brooks Field. Lieutenant Wilson is to receive full military rites with the American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V. participating. The body will be placed in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich] vault to await burial in the spring.  

While details of the accident are missing it was reported that lieutenant Wilson died as a result of an airplane accident which occurred Sunday night near Nixon, Texas.  He enlisted in the Air Corps in January, 1942, and was sworn in on March 13.  He was called for training the following May and received his pre-flight training at Kelly Field, Texas.  Last December he was chosen with 100 other cadets to go to Brooks Field for advanced training and on Feb. 16 he received his wings upon graduation as a lieutenant. The family was notified of his death by his commanding officer, Co. Stanton T. Smith.

Besides his parents, he is survived by is grandmother, Mrs. John Flummer of this city, and the following aunts and uncles:  Miss Lenore Flummer of Norwich, Mrs. Harry Alley of East Masonville, Earl Flummer of Sidney, Mrs. Seymour Delello of Tunnel, Ray Flummer of Troy, Freeman and Fred Wilson of Masonville, Mrs. Edna Gregory and Mrs. Effie Harvey of Newark, N.J., and Clair Wilson of Liberty Corners, N.J.  Funeral arrangements are in charge of the George J. Devine funeral home.

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Many Attend Services for Lieut. Wilson

Emmanuel Episcopal church was filled Saturday afternoon for funeral services for the late Lieut.. Tracey Flummer Wilson who lost his life in a plane crash February 28 near Nixon, Texas.  Members of the Lieut. Warren E. Eaton DSC Post 189 of the American legion, the Christy Rock Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled America Veterans and Spanish-American War Veterans participated with the public in the memorial service. Sentries for the service were from the Legion VFW and the DAV.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel church and Legion chaplain officiated at the services. The church service at 2 o'clock followed a prayer service for the family at the home of Lieut. Wilson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tracey B. Wilson at 21 Miller street. Service organizations were represented by large delegations at the church and at the committal services in Mt. Hope chapel.  Employees of the Borden Company where the father of Lieut. Wilson is employed attended in a body. A delegation of nurses from Chenango Memorial Hospital also attended. Bearers included:  Lietu. George P. Pitcher Jr., of Miami, Oklahoma and who is stationed at Brooks Field.  Lieut. Pitcher, roommate and classmate of Lieut. Wilson in the class of pilots to be graduated February 16 last escorted the remains of the army flier to his home here.  Other bearers were Dr. L.T Kinney, Palmer Edmunds, Duncan Copley, Kenneth Moxley, Charles O. Miers, Perry Browne and Kurt Beyer.  Rev. Charters paid high tribute to Lieut. Wilson during the memorial service for his faith, loyalty and devotion to duty in the sacrificing of his life for his country.  As the service neared its close, Mrs. Loren Brooks sang "Ave Maria," a favorite of Lieut. Wilson.  Esther Lewis was at the organ. Crucifer for the service was Robert Prindle.

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Few details of the air crash that took the life of Lieut. Wilson have as yet been learned by the family.  Miss Vivian Mangum, near whose family home at Nixon, Texas, the crash occurred, has sent a letter to the Wilson family stating that members of her family were the first to reach the crash scene and rendered all aid possible until the arrival of men from Brooks Field.  A clipping from the San Antonia Express tells of four crashes the night of February 28, the result of severe storms in the area in which pilots and observers of four ships were killed.  Lieut. Wilson was pilot of the ship in which he was fatally injured.  His observer, also killed, was Lieut. Ernest E. Clough, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clough of Clinton, Ind.

Death Notices

Chenango American, January 26, 1865

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Daniel A. Tremain of Co. E 114th Reg.t N.Y.S.V. aged 21 years, son of Richard Tremain.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mr. David Hough, aged 24 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Charles [Beardsley] son of the late Lucius Beardsley, aged 14 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. John A. Parker, aged 90 years.

In Bridgewater, Oneida Co., on the 19th inst., Mr. William Greenman, formerly fo this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 45 years.

In Hospital at Portsmouth, Va., Oct. 1st, 1864, Corporal Henry Moore of Co. L. 20th N.Y. Cavalry and son of Mr.s L. Sweetland, of McDonough, aged 17 years.

Marriage/Death Notices, 1844

Binghamton Courier, October 3, 1844

Married:  In Union [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. Henry E. Houghtailing of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Semantha Carhardt of the former place.

Married:  Also, on the 22d ult., Mr. Richard Squires of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Margaret Ann Carhardt of Union [Broome Co., NY].

Binghamton Courier, October 24, 1844

Married:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the evening of the 21st inst., by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cornelius Dewitt to Miss Harriet Moore, all of this village.

Died:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 17th instant, Miss Charlotte Mayo, daughter of Mr. Myron Mayo of Great Bend, Pa.

Binghamton Courier, November 7, 1844

Died:  At Darby Plains, Ohio, on the 29th of Aug., Mr. Benjamin D. Baxter, formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], aged 37.

Binghamton Courier, November 14, 1844

In Westport, Conn., on Tuesday the 5th inst., Franklin Taylor, aged 23.  The deceased was a graduate of Yale College, in the class of '43.  His student life was distinguished by great industry and brilliant promise.  A scholar, a friend, a Christian, he combined all the traits of mind and heart that win the favor of the teacher and attract the society of his fellows.  In a conversation with the writer, he expressed a determination to prepare himself for God's ministry in heathen lands. But his labor of love has been forbidden him.  He has been preferred to a more blissful service, praising God in heaven. The pride of '43 is gone.  Let us find comfort in the reflection, that "whom the Gods love die young."

Binghamton Courier, November 21, 1844

Married:  In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday the 10th inst., Mr. Allen Rose to Miss Mary H. Simpson.

Binghamton Courier, November 28, 1844

Died:  In this village, on the 23d inst., William A. [Penniman], youngest son of F.B. Penniman, aged 2 years.

Binghamton Courier, December 26, 1844

Married:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Christmas morning, by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr William H. Abbott to Miss Eleanor M. Jones, all of Binghamton.

Married:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev Mr. Barker, Mr Barney McElory to Miss Eliza Jane Collins, all of this village.

Died:  At the residence of Maj. Gen. Gaines, New Orleans, on the 8th inst., William Wallace Whitney, son of Virgil Whitney, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.

The deceased was personally known to a majority of the readers of this paper, and all have enjoyed the perusal of many of the productions of his pen, which have appeared in its columns during the last three years, over the signature of "Fritz."  Consequently, neither the virtues which adorned his life, nor the cultivated intellect, which gave him a station among men by many years his seniors in age and intercourse with the world, need an extended notice at our hands.  But the writer of this cannot deny himself the privilege of lingering for a moment over the departure of one, so young, so good, and whose future life was so full of promise, to a large circle of relatives and friends.

In William W Whitney, talents of the first order were united with industry, energy, great force of character and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.  During the last three years he had been attached to the family of Maj. Gen. Gaines, in the capacity of Military Secretary. The relations subsisting between Gen. Gaines and his young friend were of the most intimate and friendly character. They in fact, regarded each other as father and son, and the General frequently expressed his high opinion of his moral and intellectual qualities.  On one occasion when communicating with a mutual friend, he used the following language:  "Of the thousands of talented young men with whom it has been my good fortune to be associated in the public service during a period of forty-five years, many of whom have been on duty near me, and personally and intimately known to me as he has been for years, I am convinced that I have never known a more exemplary, upright man, nor any of his age equal to him in legal and military mind, and moral courage."

He had also pursued the study of Law, and last winter was admitted to the honors of an Attorney at the bar of the highest court in our nation.  Notwithstanding the arduousness of his consequent duties, he found time for much miscellaneous and literary writing, which has appeared in the columns of several of the first journals in New York, Washington, New Orleans, St Louis, and other of our Western and Southern cities. An All Wise Providence has removed him in the morning of life, and at the commencement of a career of great prospective honor and usefulness.  Let us bow in humble submission to its afflicting dispensation.  He was prepared to meet his God and expressed an entire willingness to exchange this for a brighter and happier world.  May we, who are left, emulate his example and practice his virtues.  C.J.O.

Charlie Dyer - The Fiddler

Charlie Dyer Has Fiddled for 60 Years

Chenango Telegraph, February 16, 1926

Charles Dyer

From New England to the south land, from Pennsylvania to the west and back again to New York state, scouts are on the lookout for champion "country fiddlers," taking these unique artists to Detroit, treating them to right royal fashion, for the amusement and pleasure of a man whose time can now be devoted to hobbies instead of automobiles.  Henry Ford, manufacturer, business genius, railroad official and philanthropist, has turned his well-nigh boundless energies and opportunities to a revival of the old dances and the old dance tunes, in lurid comparison to which the wild Charleston and the wilder jazz are held.  To this end many celebrated fiddlers of the old school have appeared at his dance hall in Detroit to play for him and for the invited parties which he gives there.  A summons from Henry Ford is much like a summons from a throne.  It is both a compliment and a command.

And Mr. Ford, though he hears the best that New England and New York and Pennsylvania have to offer, has not yet had "the time of his life" at an old-fashioned dance.  For he has not yet danced to the lilting, coaxing tunes of Charlie Dyer's violin; he has not yet heard the square dances called as only Charlie Dyer can call them.  Norwich offers Charlie Dyer as the champion fiddler of this city, and believes that in him the community has an entrant who could carry all others off their feet when it came to the playing of old tunes and the calling of old dances.  To this end Mr. Dyer was interviewed by a representative of The Norwich Sun, to whom he told the story of his long career, a career which extends over nearly 60 years of dance history.

Charles Dyer is 74 years old.  He has never taken a music lesson.  As he himself says, "I'm no musician and I never set up to be; but I can fiddle."  His first violin he secured when he was but a little chap, living with his parents in Harmony, Pa., a name which is quite apropos as a birthplace of a musician.  An older brother traded a hemlock tree for the first violin which the Dyer family owned, but as Charlie puts it, "he couldn't do a thing with, so he gave it to me."  And the family were nearly frantic as well as deaf during the weeks which ensued, while the youthful Charles endeavored to get something more than noise out of his newly acquired and, to him at least, fascinating instrument.

When the Dyers came to Norwich on the first of March, 1864, nearly 62 years ago [in 1926], Charlie was already playing for dances.  He saw the stately dances, with hoop-skirted women and men in most arresting sideburns and precise "frock suits" give way to the gayer square dances; he saw the styles change to rustling taffeta frocks with huge bustles, the bigger the better and the more stylish, And he has lived to see knee-length skirts and the Charleston!  And men with a "skirt on each leg," which is the saddest blow of all, and an unkind cut on the balloon trousers.

"When the women wore the hoops--oh! them were the days," Mr. Dyer said.  "The men would swing 'em around, and then those hoops would get in action.  They'd crack across the gentlemen's shins with a blow that would most disable a man. At the time that the ladies wore those hoops to a dance, the men ought to have wore leathern breeches, but I don't recollect that they did."

Good humor and Charlie Dyer's name are synonymous.  He has never been ill natured in his life and it is his inimitable mannerisms and his enjoyment of playing and calling the old dances which contribute hugely to the success of the evenings which he graces with his presence and his fiddle.  He is a born entertainer, unique because he is so entirely unaffected, so spontaneous in his fun and in his playing.

Mr. Dyer is not a first violinist.  "I trained to do a little first violin playing, but considerable more second," he said.  "I wouldn't go out there to Detroit, even if I was invited, posing to Mr. Ford or anybody as a first violinist.  But I will say this much:  If I was given an old-fashioned orchestry and could lead 'em in the old-fashioned tunes, I'd call the square dances from 9 in the evening until 4 the next morning and never call the same change twice!"  It is an established fact that Mr. Dyer can really do just such a "stunt," but he can do more than that.  He can, as many Chenango county people know, leave the orchestra, go down into the hall, correct any dancer who isn't stepping just right, point out all the changes to a beginner, return to the orchestra and never miss fiddling a note nor calling a change. and at the same time he can keep a gallery of spectators amused for hours, for he is nothing if not versatile.

"A dance for every piece and a piece for every dance" was Mr. Dyer's motto in the old days.  When asked to name a few of the popular numbers of the day, Charlie brought his wonderful memory into play, and reeled off a score of numbers which were popular before the advent of the "round dances."  Only a few of the names were familiar, among them "Money Mask" and "Turkey in the Straw."  In Charlie's repertoire are also "Gilderoy," "The Bowery Girl", "The Girl I left Behind Me," "Off She Goes to the Carding Machine," (the latter for the Virginia reel), "Old Lion with One Foot", "The Irish Washerwoman" "The Devil's Dceatn," and the single and double Scotch reels, which had tunes of their own as well.

Mr. Dyer is rightfully proud of his memory, which enables him instantly to recall names and faces whose owners he has not seen in years.  Only recently he recognized a woman whom he had not seen since she had attended his dances in 1889, and although in the meantime, she has married, become a mother and in turn, a grandmother, Mr. Dyer recognized her instantly and spoke both her maiden and married names.

Charlie has traveled, not extensively, but interestingly.  One of his most popular stories is of how he gained entry to the tomb of Brigham Young, which was fenced off and guarded by spiked rails. Climbing over the top he let himself down in the spot where the gave lies.  "He was the greatest woman's man since King Solomon," Charlie says, "and I wanted to sit on his grave and tell the folks back home in Norwich, New York that I'd done it. "

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Obituary

Norwich Sun, May 4, 1929

Charles Sargent Dyer, noted musician of the old school, died suddenly at his home at 42 Borden avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 10:10 Friday night. There are few people residing in Chenango county who did not know the late Mr. Dyer and who did not enjoy the pleasure of his friendly welcome and cheerful disposition.  His demise occurred at the age of 76 years.  A man of unusual energy his activity made him an outstanding character in the music world.  He was a violinist of accomplished talent and his appearance on programs of all musical entertainments was sought.  Mr Dyer was the son of the late George Dyer and Julia Barr.  He was born in Susquehanna, Pa., Sept. 10, 1862.  During his life time, deceased followed the career of a farmer.  He later became a painter, but always displayed a natural talent for music, and art in which he was recognized as a leader.  His presence at old-fashioned parties was a feature and his calling of dances spread his fame far and wide over this state.  His last rites will be observed at the First Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W.A. Ashmore, pastor, officiating. Burial wil be made in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. Besides his widow there survive three nieces:  Mrs. H.K. Mandeville of this city; Mrs. H.E. Morrell of South New Berlin and Mrs. Arthur Hemingway, also of this city and three nephews, William, Fred and Warren Dyer, all of Norwich.  The news of his sudden death brought forth many expressions of regret over the loss of a man who has for many years been a public figure in the musical circles of this state.  He had been subject to slight periods of illness and suffered a heart attack Friday morning at about 11:30.  He continued to be about his home however and felt well upon his retiring last night. At a few minutes past 10 o'clock Friday night his death came very peacefully.  About four years ago Mr. Dyer won much recognition in an old-time fiddlers' contest conducted at Cornell university at Ithaca.  Players were present from four states and first place was won by Dyer.  He was also invited to play before Henry Ford but was unable to accept the invitation. The most unique thing about his musical talent was the fact that Mr. Dyer had never been able to read a note.

Marriages (May 9)

Kinney - Boyle

Married July 29, 1941, Hallstead, PA

Miss Marion Boyle of Westport became the bride of Dr. Leslie T. Kinney Saturday, August 2 [sic], at Hallstead, Pa.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families.  Mrs. Spencer LaMountain of Port Henry was her sister's only attendant and Harold Ferguson of North  Norwich served his brother-in-law as best man.  Following a short wedding trip Dr. Kinney and his bride will be at home at 66 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 11.

DeForest - Sage

Married December 15, 1939, Morris, NY

Miss Jane Sage of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sage, became the bride of Mr. Olin DeForest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeForest, at the Baptist parsonage in Morris last Friday afternoon. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sage who entertained them for dinner following the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. DeForest will reside for the present with her parents at Amberville.

Dixson - Strain

Married March 25, 1938, Unadilla, NY

Miss Esther Edna Strain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Strain of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], became the bride of Charles Dixson of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], at the home of the bride's parents on Martin Brook street in that village Friday evening, March 25, 1938, the Rev. John T. Lyon, pastor of the Federated church performing the ceremony.

Veeder - Clinton

Chenango Telegraph, June 23, 1942

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Leslie Kathryn Clinton, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. George Clinton of Greene, to James Veeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Veeder, of Marilla [Erie Co], N.Y. took place at two o'clock, Saturday afternoon, June 20, 1942, at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. A.A. Bresee, DD, rector emeritus of Zion church performed the ceremony. The attendants were Miss Margaret Bull of New Hartford and Wallace Veeder of Marilla, brother of the groom.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Mrs. Richard Kimball of Syracuse sang "Because," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Robert Randall of Sidney. The bride wore a magnolia crepe dress and carried a bouquet of crimson and white roses. The matron of honor wore a dress of powder blue.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Veeder are graduates of Cornell university. They will reside in Salamanca, where Mr. Veeder is the 4-H county agent of Cattaraugus county.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 2, 1865

At the Chenango House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. Grove Smith, to Miss Hattie Warner, both of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Cornelius Brown of Madison [Madison Co. NY], to Mrs. Mary A. Green of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] ont he 25th ult., by Rev. G.F. Peck, Mr. Oliver P. Miner, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ruana Gleason, of Oxford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., by Rev. Mr. Foster, Joseph E. Sage to Miss Adelia Isbell, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Charles C. Rogers, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. [Franklin], daughter of George Franklin.

Chenango American, February 9, 1865

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. David D. Taft, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] to Mrs. Maria Potter of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (May 8)

James E. Ryan

Died July 9, 1936, Binghamton, NY

James E. Ryan died at his home, 84 Moeller Street, after a long illness.  He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. john Segrue, Mrs. John O'Connor, Mrs. Addison Nesick, Mrs. Clifford McFae, Mrs. Ralph Skinner and Miss Stella Ryan; three sons, James Ryan, Charles Ryan and Gerald Ryan, all of Binghamton, and one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Regan of Syracuse, and eight grandchildren.  He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Switchmen's Union. 

Ira Monroe Wall

Died May 13, 1943, North Norwich, NY

Ira M. Wall, 66, died at his home in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Thursday night.  He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity and of the Odd Fellows and was well known to many citizens of Norwich and North Norwich. There survive his wife, a daughter, Mrs. E.O. Bowers of South New Berlin, two grandsons, Ira Earl Bowers of South New Berlin and James Monroe Wall of North Norwich, also a sister, Mrs. B.J. Butts of Sherburne.

Rhoda White

Died August 4, 1923, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Rhoda White, aged 92 years, and one of the oldest persons in this vicinity, passed away on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunt west of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], where she was cared for.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in Riverside cemetery [South New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY].

George W. Shoales

Died March 27, 1918, Norwich, NY

George W. Shoales died Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Eunice Wheeler on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late home at 34 Mitchell street and interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

Frank Filemon Koot

Died August 16, 1937, Norwich, NY

Frank Filemon Koot of 37 Brown Av., Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Monday night after a short illness. Born in Russia on Feb. 22, 1889, the deceased came to America in 1907, and has been a resident of Norwich for the past 12 years.  He was employed as car inspector for the O.&W. Railroad.  The survivors are his widow, Anna; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy B. Coe and Katherine Koot, and one son, Paul Koot, all of Norwich; and a brother, Samuel Koot, of Flint, Mich. The funeral will be held at the family residence Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Herbert Lamb officiating.

Abram Clarence Knapp

Died October 13, 1941, New Berlin, NY

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], After an illness of only three days, Abram Clarence Knapp, well known area farmer, died Monday at his home on the New Berlin-South New Berlin highway [Chenango Co., NY].  Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage.  Mr. Knapp was born August 17, 1874, at Worcester, N.Y., the son of the late William and Nancy J. Knapp.  His marriage to Abbie L. Seward occurred October 20, 1893 and her death occurred several years ago.  Funeral services will be held from the Dakin Funeral Home here Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. M.R. Weaver of Norwich will officiate and burial will be made in the White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Surviving are the following sons and daughters:  Mrs. Grace M. Burlison, Mrs. Pearl Brooks and Clarence Knapp of Norwich; Mrs. Anabell Barber of South New Berlin; Paul M. Knapp of Lyons Falls; Mrs. Ruth I. Chase and Howard K. Knapp of New Berlin; one brother, Fred Knapp of Oneonta, also 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.

Death Notices

ARNOLD:  At Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 10, 1918, Mrs. Frances J. Arnold, aged 72 years.  Funeral April 15 and interment in White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

GAGE:  At Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], April 7, 1918, Leon C. Gage, aged 16 years.  Funeral April 10 and burial at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

DOOLITTLE: At Latham's Corners, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], April 22, 1905, of tuberculosis, Nelson Doolittle, aged 19 years.

Chenango American, February 2, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ult., Lucretia [Ingraham], wife of Isaac Ingraham, aged 49 years.

In North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Miss Ellen L. Thompson, aged 26 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Ephriam Brooks, aged 60 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult., Mrs. Jane A. [Eyrich], wife of Reuben Eyrich, aged 24 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mr. John Jerome Grant, aged 36 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., nY], on the 23d ult., Ellen Luthera [Cummings], youngest daughter of Abram and Lois Cummings, aged 14 years and 11 months.

Vital Records - 1844

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 22, 1844

Died:  On Monday the 19th instant of Scarlet Fever, Sherman [Patterson], son of William M. Patterson, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], aged five years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 29, 1844

Married:  This morning by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, at the residence of Judge Tracy Robinson, Mr. Charles L. Robinson to Miss Mary B. [Martin] youngest daughter of the late Gen. Martin of Martinsburg, N.Y.

Died:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Friday the 16th inst., Edwin H. Durkee, son of Joseph Durkee, aged one year and 11 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 19, 1844

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday last, at 11 o'clock P.M., Mr. Robert Eldredge, aged 24 years.  The deceased has been for several years engaged in active business in Binghamton, and with the extensive circle of his acquaintances has always been distinguished for the strictest integrity and the purest moral conduct. Warm in his affections for friends and devoted in his attachment to his family, his death has caused a wound in their hearts, which time can not heal, and left a vacant place in the social circle and by the fireside of his home, which no other one can fill.  His painful sickness of two weeks duration was borne with patience and fortitude; and a short time before death he expressed his perfect willingness to give back his soul into the hands of his Maker.  His family have the sympatheis of the whole public; consolation, they scarcely need, for we can but trust that the spirit of one so kind and good has found rest in Heaven.

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Addison C. Spencer, aged 41 years. A valuable citizen, a consistent christian, an honest man, as such his loss will be severely felt in the community.

In South Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Capt. Timothy Beebe, aged 76 years and 20 days.  Capt. B., had been a resident of this place more than 40 years, and has sustained a spotless reputaiton.  He died universally regretted, and has left behind him a character for honesty and integrity unsurpassed.

Letter from NY 114th Regiment - January 1865

Letter from New York 114th Infantry

Chenango American, February 2, 1865

 Camp Sheridan, Near Stevenson's Depot, Va.
January 25, 1865

After a pleasant journey I arrived at the camp of the 114th Regiment, Dec. 29th, and was cordially received by the officers and men.  January 1st we removed from Camp Russell, six miles south of Winchester, to our present camp, six miles north of the above named place.  We are now in comfortable winter quarters again, and the regiment is in good health and spirits. The 114th regiment is an honor to our country, and stands A No. 1 in the Nineteenth Army Corps.  The Inspector General said to the Colonel, the other day, "that its record stood the best of any of the New York Volunteer Regiments in the field."  It received high commendation for its coolness and bravery at the battles of Franklin and Pleasant Hill, La., Opequon (or Winchester) and Cedar Run, Va., in General Orders from the Major general commanding.  Its decimated ranks tell a fearful tale of the terrific loss in its ten battles. The regiment "does not know what it is to be whipped."  It is in a good state of discipline under the energetic yet kind command of their much loved Colonel Per Lee and his efficient officers of the field and line.  Before I joined my regiment the Agent of the Christian Commission at Winchester congratulated me on my appointment, and said that the officers of my regiment were the most intelligent and moral that he had found in this department.

A regiment bearing such a character and earning at fearful cost a military fame untarnished, should be remembered, as no doubt they are, by its friends at home.  As I have not the honor of sharing in their brave deeds in the past, I presume to suggest that a token of the estimation in which their services are held be sent them by their fellow citizens of Chenango county.  Col. Per Lee procured a beautiful stand of State colors for the Regiment on his return to it. By the side of it stands their battle flag, bearing too many honorable scars to be used much longer. Should it be replaced by a new one bearing the name and date of its well fought battles presented by friends at home, it would be an encouragement to the brave men as they enter upon the spring campaign, and under its starry folds they would rally to achieve new conquests and secure fresh laurels. Should such a token of regard be sent them, they will take as good care of it as possible and keep it untarnished except as it may be torn by the storms of battle, confidently hoping to return to the donors with it in due time.  I know that the patriotic friends of Greene will do their part in the matter, and need only be reminded of the opportunity.  Other regiments of this brigade have received fine stands of colors from their friends, and we would have (if we could) as fine a one as any.  But this I leave to the good taste of donors.

Sargent Stoughton expects to go home in a few days.  He is a good soldier.  Capt. Dederer is affectionately remembered by the officers and men of the regiment.

Yours, in behalf of the 114th Regiment, N.YV.

Wm. M. Robinson, Chaplain

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From Adjutant General's Report, 114th NY Infantry
Robinson, William M.:  Age, 37 years. Enrolled, December 1, 1864, at Camp Russell, Va., to serve three years; mustered in as chaplain, December 29, 1864; mustered out with regiment, June 8, 1865, at Washington, D.C.  Commissioned chaplain, December 1, 1864, with rank from same date

Marriage Notices (May 6)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, January 5, 1865

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. George C. Rice, Editor of the Chenango Chronicle, to Jennie A. [Russell], only daughter of Calvin Russell. 

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Smith B. Patterson, of Hamden, Del. Co., to Miss Emily J. Loyd, of East Greene. 

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th ult., by Rev. J.:P. Turnbul, Mr. Addison King, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] and Sylvia Jane Andrews, of Coventry.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult., by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Frederick A. Ames to Miss Jerusha Lordell, all of Sherburne.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mr. Charles G. Ames, to Miss Rhoda R. Crandall, both of Columbus.

Chenango American, January 18, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Sanford A. Cooke of Copake to Miss Libbey Stackhouse of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d[?] inst., by Rev. L. Bowdish, Mr. Henry D. Ives to Miss Emma Sheldon, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. C. Steere, John S. Thorp, of Canton [St. Lawrence Co., NY], to Mrs. Mary Nicholson, of McDonough.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. J.H. Barnard, Mr. Francis Chapel of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily E. Law of Pitcher.

Chenango American, January 26, 1826

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. T. Rogers, Mr. John S. [D-?-] to Miss Mary Nichols, all of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the [?] inst. by Re.v W.C. Bowen, Mr. Henry McQueen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily F. Squires of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. Holroyd, Mr. David B. Daily of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia L. Martin of McDonough.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. Bowdish, Rev. A.S. Yale of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lula F. Lyon of Elmira [Chemung Co., NY].

Chenango Union, December 9, 1875

BRYANT - WESCOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY, Dec. 1, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Charles l. Bryant to Miss Libbie M. Wescott, all of Sherburne.

CLAVERT - JOHNSON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 21, by Rev. J.M. Allen, Mr. Lovett Calvert to Miss Ida Johnson, all of Otselic.

BEARDSLEY - SMITH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 24 by Rev. J.M. Langworthy, Mr. Cory G. Beardsley to Miss Izie Smith, both of Coventry.

POPE - FORRESTER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY, Nov. 24, by Rev. J.M. Langworthy, Mr. S.V. Pope of Columbus to Miss Ellen Forrester of Watkins, N.Y. [Schuyler Co., NY].

MAYHEW - CLAPP:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. James Erwin Mayhew to Miss Hattie M. Clapp, both of Afton.

BEECHER - WOOD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY, Dec. 1, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. Norman A. Beecher to Miss Celia W. Wood.

Maydole Hammer 100th Anniversary - 1931

Year 1931 Makes Century During Which

Maydole Hammer Has Been Made in City

By Edward S. Moore

Norwich Sun, December 24, 1930

An interesting historical sequence gives a touch of romance to the reorganization of the David Maydole Hammer company at this particular time.

It was in 1831 that the late David Maydole, working over the anvil in his blacksmith shop in the village of Norwich, pounded out the first adz eye hammer ever made.  The reorganization of the company and the incorporation of the David Maydole Tool Corporation, effective on January 1, 1931, marks the passing of the Maydole family from the active management of the business, after the lapse of just a century.  During all of that one hundred years adz eye hammers have been manufactured continuously in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], except as work has been interrupted for short intervals by the ups and down of business.

It is interesting also to note that while David Maydole made the first adz eye hammer ever forged, the David Maydole forged adz eye hammer, after the passing of a century, is still the only forged adz eye hammer on the market and still retains, exclusively, that characteristic which has made it, in the minds of skilled mechanics, the most popular hammer available.  It is still the only hammer concerning which the manufacturers can confidently claim that it "will not fly off the handle."

It was the boast of David Maydole, while he was still pounding out hammers on his blacksmith's anvil, that every hammer he made was the best he knew how to make.  That has been the continuous boast of the company.  Many changes have been introduced; many improvements have been made in the mixing of ores and the refinement and tempering of metals; but each change has been adopted only after infinite care had determined that the proposed change was necessary to maintain the boast of the company that every hammer it made was the best it knew how to make. Changes now making by the new management are looking to the same end and the old boast of the inventor will continue to be the aim of the new company.

The saying that if a man make a better mousetrap than anyone else, though he live in the wilderness, the people will beat a path to his door, has been true in the case of David Maydole and his hammer.  Without the urge of national advertising or an extensive sales organization, the David Maydole hammer became known throughout the United States and known for its quality wherever it was known at all.

In 1884, when the late James Parton began the publication of his famous series "Captains of Industry, or Men of Business Who did Something Besides Make Money," he chose David Maydole as the subject of his first chapter.

The sotry which James Parton wrote nearly a half century ago is still one of the recognized romances of industry in the United States.  "Captains of Industry" have come and gone but when faithfulness to an ideal and a determination that the finished product shall always be the best possible product, is discussed, speakers or the writers still hark back to Parton's story of David Maydole.

The story was written after a visit which Dr. Parton made to Norwich to fill a lecture engagement.  David Maydole was in his audience. Dr. Parton heard something of his story and visited him in his office the next day.  Portions of Parton's story are well worth recalling at this time, when … corporation, pledged to carry on the ideals of David Maydole is in the making and when the success of the new corporation depends in no small measure upon the response which the people of Norwich make to the appeal for a small portion of the capitalization.

"Upon being instructed to this old gentleman in his office, and learning that his business was to make hammers," wrote Dr. Parton, "I was at a loss for a subject of conversation, as it never occurred to me that there was anything to be said about hammers."  then the story continues.

"I have generally possessed a hammer, ad frequently inflicted damage on my fingers therewith, but I had supposed that a hammer was simply a hammer, and that hammers were very much alike. At last I said, "And here you make hammers for mankind, Mr. Maydole?"

"Yes," said he, "I have made hammers here for a life-time."

"Well then," said I, shouting in his best ear, "by this time you ought to be able to make a pretty good hammer."

"No, I can't." was his reply, "I can't make a pretty good hammer.  I make the best hammer that's made."

That was strong language.  I thought at first, he meant it as a joke but I soon found it was no joke at all.

"He had made hammers the lady of his lifetime, and after many years of thoughtful and laborious experiment, he had actually produce an article to which with all his knowledge and experience he could suggest no improvement.

"I was astonished to discover how many points there are about an instrument which I had always supposed a very simple thing.  I was surprised to learn in how many ways a hammer can be bad.  But first, let me tell you how he came to think of hammers.

"There he was, in 1840, in Norwich, a small village in the central part of the state of New York; no railroad yet, and even the Erie canal many miles distant.  He was the village blacksmith, his establishment ocnsisting of himself and a boy to blow the bellows.

"He was a good deal troubled with his hammers. Sometimes the heads would fly off.  If the metal was too soft, the hammer would spread out and wear away; if it was too hard, it would split.  At that time blacksmiths made their own hammers, and he knew very little about mixing ores so as to produce the toughest iron. But he was particularly troubled with the hammer getting of the handle, a mishap which could be dangerous as well as inconvenient.  At last, he hit upon an improvement which led to his being able to put a hammer upon a handle in such a way that it would stay there.  He made what is called an adz-handled hammer, the head being attached to the handle after the manner of an adz.  The improvement consists in merely making a longer hole for the handle to go into, by which device it has a much firmer hold of the head, and can easily be made extremely tight.  With this improvement, if the handle is well seasoned and well wedged, there is no danger of the head flying off.  He made some other changes, all of them merely for his own convenience, without a thought of going into the manufacture of hammers.

"The neighborhood in which he lived would have scarcely required half a dozen new hammers per annum.  But one day there came to the village six carpenters to work upon a new church, and one of these men, having left his hammer at home, came to David Maydole's blacksmith shop to get one made.  "Make me as good a hammer," said the caprenter, "as you know how."

"That was touching David upon a tender place.  As good a one as I know how?" said he, "But perhaps you don't want to pay for as good a one as I know how to make."

"Yes, I do." replied the man, "I want a good hammer."

"The blacksmith made him one of the best.  It was probably the best hammer that had ever been made in the world, since it contained two or three important improvements never before combined in the instrument.  The carpenter was delighted with it and showed it, with a great deal of exultation, to his five companions; every man of whom came the next day to the shop and wanted one just like it. They did not understand all the blacksmith's notions about tempering and mixing the metals, but they saw at a glance that the head and the handle were so united that there never was likely to be any divorce between them.

"To a carpenter building a wooden house, the mere removal of that one defect was a boon beyond price.  He could hammer away with confidence, and without fear of seeing the head of his hammer leap into the next field unless stopped by a comrade's head.

"When all the six carpenters had been supplied with these improved hammers, the contractor came and ordered two more.  He seemed to think and, in fact, said as much, that the blacksmith ought to make his hammers a little better than those he had made for the men.  "I can't make any better ones," said honest David, "When I make a thing I make it as well as I can, no matter who it's for."

"Soon after, the storekeeper of the village, seeing what excellent hammers these were, gave the blacksmith a magnificent order for two dozen, which, in due tiem, were placed upon his counter for sale. At this time something happened to David Maydole which may fairly be called good luck and you will generally notice events of the kind int he lives of meritorious men "Fortune favors the brave," is an old saying, and good luck in business is very apt to befall the man who could do very well without it.

"It so happened that a New York dealer in tools, name Wood, whose store is still kept in Chatham street, New York, happened to be in the village getting orders for tools.  As soon as his eye fell upon those hammers, he saw their merits, and bought them all.  He did more.  He left a standing order for as many hammers of that kind as David Maydole could make.  That was the beginning.  The young blacksmith hired a man or two then more men, and made more hammers, and kept on making hammers during the whole of his active life.  During the first twenty years he was frequently experimenting with a view to improve the hammer.  He discovered just how to make his hammers hard enough, without being too hard.  He gradually found out precisely the best form of every part.  There is not a turn or curve about either the handle or the head which has not been patiently considered, and reconsidered, and considered again, until no further improvement seemed possible.

"The old gentleman concluded his interesting narration by making me a present of one of his hammers, which I now cherish among my treasures.  If it had been a picture, I should have it framed and hung up over my desk, a perpetual admonition to me to do my work well; not too fast; not too much of it; not with any showy false polish; not letting anything go till I had done all I could to make it was it should be."

The people of Norwich may well take pride in the fact that this first romance of industry ever written concerned an industry established and carried on in this city.  It may well be that apart from other and important considerations, this very commendable pride will make it a real pleasure as well as a civic duty for citizens to participate to the best of their financial ability in providing needed capital for the perpetuation of that industry in this city.

Obituaries (May 4)

Harmon A. Walworth

Died December 28, 1928, Norwich, NY

Harmon A. Walworth, 17 year old son of former Sheriff and Mrs. Leon M. Walworth, was instantly killed about 2:30 Friday afternoon at his father's farm south of the city, when the fly wheel of a buzz saw broke and crushed the young mans head.  Harmon was helping his father saw wood when suddenly the fly wheel broke loose from the frame and struck Harmon, taking off the top of his head. Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, was notified of the sad accident.  Besides the parents there survive two younger brothers.  This news came to the Sun office at just about press hour.

Norwich Sun, December 29, 1928

Funeral services for Harmon A. Walworth, 17 year old son of former Sheriff and Mrs. Leon M. Walworth, who met instant death Friday afternoon when struck by a fly wheel while engaged in buzzing wood, will be held at the Walworth farm home south of the city Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock with burial in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  It is expected that Rev. W.A. Ashmore, pastor of the First Baptist church in this city assisted by Rev. Gerald Watkins of Cortland, formerly of this city will officiate. The victim of the unfortunate accident was assisting his father and younger brother in sawing some four foot wood.  Harmon was taking the four foot sticks from a pile of wood and passing them on so they could be cut into shorter lengths.  He was standing in line with the fly wheel, but probably 10 or 12 feet from it.  Suddenly without the slightest warning or apparent cause the fly wheel snapped and one of the pieces struck the youth, tearing away the top of he head.  A larger piece of the broken fragment was found imbedded in the cross grain of one of the four foot pieces of wood, while another piece was found near the boy's hat some 40 feet away from the buzz saw. The victim was instantly killed, and Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, who was called, gave a verdict of accidental death.  Harmon was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon M. Walworth and was a student at Norwich High school.  He was to graduate this June.  He was a member of the varsity debating team, an excellent student and had many friends among faculty and students who deplore his untimely death.  He had the respect and confidence of all who knew him for his kindly ways and splendid habits. The sympathy of many goes out to the parents and family in the sad happening.  Besides the father and mother there survive an older brother, Harold, a young brother, Burton and a sister, Charlotte, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon A. Walworth of this city.

Charles J. Ward

Norwich Sun, August 6, 1937

Charles J. Ward passed away at his home on East Main Street Thursday evening about 7 o'clock. working up until 5 o'clock, he was stricken with a heart attack a few minutes before his death.  Mr. Ward was born near Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 22, 1868, and lived practically all his life in or near this city.  He was united in marriage with Sarah J. Shaves, June 20, 1886, her death occurring November 15, 1903.  He never married again. To this union were born Georgianna, now Mrs. M.R. Weaver; Maude, now Mrs. William Teft; Leverne Bessie, who died in infancy; Millie, now Mrs. Clarence Knapp; Sarah, now Mrs. Calvin Davis, and Clarence.  Others surviving are ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held form the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Teft on the Norwich-South New Berlin road, Sunday at 2 p.m. Reverend M.R. Weaver, former pastor of the South New Berlin Baptist church and now pastor of the Baptist church of liberty, will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot in the south New Berlin cemetery.

Stanley R. White

Died March 6, 1934, Norwich, NY

Stanley R. White, six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred White of North Pharsalia, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 5:30 Tuesday afternoon.  Besides the parents there are several other children. Funeral services are to be held at the White residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, with burial in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services will be private.

William Meeker

Died March 7, 1934, Gilbertsville, NY

William Meeker of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], 77, died Tuesday night at his home in that place.  He is survived by his wife and several nephews and nieces, among them Mrs. J.R. Oakley of this city.  Funeral services are to be held at Gilbertsville Friday afternoon at 2:30.

Death Notices

Chenango American, January 5, 1865

At Morganzia Hospital, recently, of typhoid fever, Mr. Edwin P. Keating, aged 25 years.  Mr. Keating was drafted from McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] a year ago last September.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Mary Ann [Ruthford], wife of Robert Ruthford, aged 24 years.

In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Rev. A.G. Orton, D.D., formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 75 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of consumption, Harriet A. [Shattuck], wife of David Shattuck, aged 30 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mr. Alpheus Gale, aged 68 years.

Chenango American, January 19, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. S. Diana Russell, aged 53 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9 inst., Minnie A. [Washburne], youngest daughter of Wm. H. And Almira Washburne, aged 2 years and 8 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Clara Frances [Seeley], daughter of Francis T. and Anna C. Seeley, aged 5 years and 3 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mrs. Nancy Morehouse, aged 76 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. James Picket, aged 34 years.

Chauncy Gibson - Early Chenango Co NY Settler

Chauncy Gibson, Early Settler of Chenango County, New York
Chenango Telegraph, January 17, 1939

Chauncy Gibson

Chenango County Pioneer

A family of Gibsons from Scotland and one of Kassons from Ireland sailed in the same ship in the year 1722 to America and settled in Voluntown, Windham County, Connecticut.  One of the children, John Gibson, married Esther Kasson. They had twelve children, the youngest of whom was Chauncy Gibson.  He was the grandfather of S.J. Gibson, former superintendent of Norwich public schools.  She, in addition to her household duties, was a midwife and often officiated in the absence of the doctor.

John Gibson and family settled in Norwich.  He bought of his brother, George Gibson, a tract of land east of Chenango river on the road now leading from Haley's Corners to Wood's Corners.  the deed of this land is recorded in the Chenango county clerk's office. The father, with his son's help, built on the land a house, which was painted red.  It still stands with a coat of paint of a different color, and is owned by a Mr Dyer. Across the road from this house and a little farther south was one owned by Gale Borden, who came here from Rhode Island. he was the father of Gale Borden of condensed milk fame. The house was later moved across the road and stands south of the old Gibson house.

One fall, Mrs. Borden wrote to Miss Mary Smith, living in Rhode Island, that she was lonesome up here in the woods and wished she would come and live with them.  She gladly accepted the invitaiton.  Mary Smith was of English-French descent, of Quaker faith, an orphan and a cousin of Gale Borden.

Mary and Chauncy!  Well, one day the two took a horseback trip by marked trees to New Berlin, where she bought her wedding clothes, and it was soon Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Gibson.  He was a mechanic and specialized in the making of spinning wheels and flax wheels.  It is safe to say the machines of this kind now said to be relics in this vicinity were made by him or his uncle, George Gibson.

For many years he played the fiddle and called off at the dances.  Late one afternoon he started on foot to fill an engagement at the North Norwich settlement.  It grew dark, and just before he reached the clearing, a pack of wolves took after him on the assumption, perhaps, that the world owed every wolf a living, or perhaps religiously inspired to prevent the dance.  However, he arrived at the ballroom ahead of schedule time.  One day he went across the road from the house to get a pail of water from the spring and discovered a bear.  It was bruin's last drink.

Once his father and he were hunting deer on the present site of Norwich, and he made the remark that he believed the time would come when a canal would be dug in the valley. The father replied that such talk was foolish, but in this case the son was the better prophet.  He helped survey the road from Norwich to South New Berlin.

Chauncy and Mary Smith Gibson had eight children, one of whom was Stanford Chandler Gibson.  He was a district school teacher in the town of Norwich and New Berlin.  He also was a clerk at Mitchell's drug store in Norwich.  He studied medicine, and was licensed to practice by the Chenango County Medical Association. For many years he was a physician in South New Berlin.  He tenderly cared for his aged mother and father. She became blind and was often comforted by having her grandchildren read to her from her favorite book, the New Testament.

The old man was often seen walking along the banks of the river fishing pickerel.  sometimes, he was in the grocery store playing his fiddle as best a man of eighty years or upward could play "Fisher's Horn Pipe," "Devil's Dream" and other old-fashioned tunes.  Sometimes, the self appointed club members of the store were also entertained by one of his grandsons dancing to the accompaniment of the music. The dancer, was rewarded with a stick of candy.

But the fiddle and the bow were hung up at last.  He died at the age of eight-two. A few years after his widow followed him at the age of eighty-eight. they were buried in the South New Berlin cemetery overlooking the beautiful Unadilla river.

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Chauncy Gibson Died 6 November 1864; Mary Smith Gibson died 12 November 1871.  They are buried in Riverview Cemetery, South New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.

Marriages (May 3)

Barnes - Church

Married June 7, 1924, Norwich, NY

Warren Barnes and Nettie Church both of King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] were married Saturday morning at the home of Arthur Bacon of Henry street.  Following the ceremony they left for a wedding trip to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington.

Chapin - Card

Married February 18, 1930, Utica, NY

Carl Chapin of this place and miss Hilda Card of Clayville [Oneida Co., NY] were married in Utica on February 18 by Rev. William W. Rice.

Parker - Lamb

South New Berlin Bee, May 30, 1941

A quiet home wedding was held in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], at the home of the bride, Mrs. Hattie Lamb when she became the wife of Truman B. Parker of this village, Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, Rev. Davidson of the Baptist church of Cortland officiated. They will make their home in this village, former home of the bride. Those attending the wedding from here were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis and daughter Sue, Mrs. Ella Smeader, Ada Smeader and Mrs. T.R. Brining,  Their friends will join us in extending hearty congratulations.

Humiston - VanDeusen

Married June 27, 1917, New Berlin, NY

At 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon Ethel Grace [VanDeusen], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanDeusen, became the bride of Rex A. Humiston of this place.  The ceremony took place in St. Andrew's church of which the bride is a member, the Rev. W.E. Tanner officiating.  Only the immediate relatives and a few friends witnessed the ceremony.  The wedding march was played by Charles V. Medbury and preceding the ceremony, Miss Helen Griswold sang "Oh Promise Me" in a very pleasing manner. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Prof. Frank Eldridge of Long Branch, N.J., was charmingly attired in a gown of white voile and wore a beautiful hat of white Chiffon trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a white prayer book and also wore a bouquet of pink and white pinks.  Immediately following the ceremony a delicious wedding supper was served the guests at the bride's home on Hill Street.  Misses Helen Griswold and Grace Meeker assisted in serving.  Soon after the happy couple departed on a short wedding tour amid a shower of rice and heartiest congratulations of a host of friends.  Gazette.

Hyland - White

Norwich Sun, September 5, 1939

Miss Melvian White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merton J. White of East Norwich [Chenango Co., nY], and James Hyland, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hyland of New York, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Paul's church in Norwich by the Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney.  Maid of honor was Miss Ellen White of Washington, D.C., sister of the bride, and best man was Kevin Hyland of New York, brother of the groom.  Miss Charlotte Lingee of South New Berlin and Miss Genevieve Quinn of New York were bridesmaids.  Gilbert White, brother of the bride, and Frank Morelli were ushers. Following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, about ninety attending. The bride, dressed in white, was given in marriage by her father. The maid of honor was attired all in blue, while the bridesmaids, were dressed in yellow, with shoulder length veils.  Following the reception, the couple left for a trip through northern New York state and Canada.  Upon their return, they will live in New York. The bride is a graduate of the Bellevue Hospital nursing school.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, January 7, 1858

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 18th ult., by Rev. S.H. Norton, Mr. Alanson S. Ferris to Miss Ellen Gage, both of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, December 29, 1864

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. H. Blakeslee, Mr. H.D. Head, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elvira S. [Whipple], only daughter of Geo. A. Whipple, Esq., of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James H. Crosby, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Delia E. Rogers, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Chas. L. Turner, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia Alice Bennett, youngest daughter of J.C. Bennett, of Oxford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John Bliven, to Miss Mary Hammond, all of Norwich.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Frederick A. Moae, to Miss Ellen P. Wickham, both of Sherburne.