The Greene NY Affair - 1845 - Part 2

The Greene Affair

In Justices' Court, Before E.C. Kattel, Esq.

Binghamton Courier, December 17, 1845

The People vs. John Johnson, Examination of Witnesses, Nov. 18 [1845]

Testimony of James Bolt

James Bolt, sworn says:  I am forty-one years of age, reside in Greene, Chenango Co., I have resided in Triangle, Broome Co., moved there the fore part of April, 1844.  Moved there from Greene where I now live.  When I went to Triangle, I had a wife and six children, the oldest, a girl, was about 14 or 15 years of age.  Harvey Hammond, Frederick Burghet and Niram Johnson carried the goods, all the children, but two, one of them, a boy, went with me on foot to drive the cattle, &c, the other, an infant about 20 months old, went with its mother.  I moved on to a place belonging to John Johnson in Triangle, my wife and youngest child rode over with John Johnson, he asked her to ride over with him as there was no convenient place for her to ride on the wagons.  I had worked for John Johnson 7 or 8 years before this; the farm in Triangle is about 14 miles from Greene.  When I got to Triangle, the goods were unloaded and the teams gone.  I met two or three going back.  When I got to Triangle I found no one there except my family.  I thought my wife upon my arrival looked rather down hearted.  She did not say anything much.  She complained of her arms being lame about that time; saw she could not use her arms as she used to, her appearance was different from what it used to be, she did not take hold of business as she used to and kept down and said but very little about anything, She did not rest as well as usual nights, and this increased.

About the fore part of May I called a physician, Dr. Purple of Greene; my wife soon after this made a communication to me, after this communication from my wife, I saw John Johnson at his house in Greene, on the 11th day of May 1844; a man by the name of James Rose came to me and said "Johnson wanted I should come over there and see him," When I went over to Greene to see Johnson, when I met him he said how do you do?  and directly said he wanted me to go out with him, and we went north of the road from Johnson's house, maybe a mile or three-quarters of a mile up to the place I used to live on; we got some 30 or 40 rods, and Johnson asked me "what was the fuss over home?"  I went on and told him what my wife had told me.  I went on and told him that she told me, that after they got over to Triangle, he got out of the wagon and took her child out and she got out and went into the house and sat down on a dye tub she found there sitting in the corner; he went and hitched his  horse or fed him, and then came into the house, and then went out and around the house and brought his buffalo skin out of the wagon into the house, and threw it down onto the floor; then he shut the door and locked it, then he clinched her (with the child in her arms) and threw her down on the buffalo skin, and got the buffalo skin in her mouth, and committed a rape on her, and then told her if she ever told of it he would be the death of her, and made her promise to use him well, as she had used him, or he would be the death of her; he then said to her that I had worked for him a good while, and that he could make me believe anything, and could settle it with me, and that I would clear out and leave her, that if she swore against him he would be allowed his oath, and would be believed before she would.

Mr. Johnson first replied to me that he had done wrong, but that he did not stuff the buffalo in her mouth; he said that over a number of times; he then said he was willing to settle it with me, let it be lands, dollars or cents, just name it.  I told him I could not settle it; he then says if you go to law about it, I have got property and can blow it through to the furthest length, and you know you can't stand any chance.  I then left him and went home.  Johnson had been in my house three times after my removal to Triangle before I made this communication to him.  At this time my wife was deranged, she appeared to want to get away to the woods north of the house; it was Saturday I made this communication to Johnson.  The next day (Sunday) she tried to get away to the woods two or three times, I caught her and brought her back; she was deranged this day more than she had been; after I had done the chores, I tried to find the key to the door, but could not; when I went to go to bed, I rolled in a barrel half full of milk and placed it against the door, I tried to get my wife to eat, but could not, fixed some tansy tea and got her to drink some, and washed her head with some salt and vinegar and then went to bed.

I did not undress me, and my wife was not undressed, she kept begging me to let her go out; after we had been a bed sometime, she got up and went into the room where the children lay.  I got her back to bed again and got into drowse.  She got up again, and as she did so, waked me up.  She went out, and I got up and caught her by the hand and brought her back--shut the door, and put the barrel of milk against it again; then we set up by the fire about an hour, and laid down again--we were there a long time, and I dropped into a drowse--then the first that I heard, I took to be the pulling the door to.  I sprang out of bed and went to the door (which was open enough for a person to come in).  I went out, but could see nothing, nor hear no noise, it was very dark--went around the house to the well, and around the currant bushes, and around the house, and came back and found the children just out of the door; then went up towards the woods, the way she went the day before, and came back.  I staid there till morning, and started for the woods again.  I tried to see tracks, but could see none; went on the road through the woods; I could hear nothing of her.  After I came back I sent my children out to alarm the neighbors.  I searched about to discover tracks but could find none.

There were twenty or thirty men came and we went to searching the woods, searched till noon, and then gave it up till the next day because the woods were so large.  That afternoon I went over to Greene.  The next day there were some two or three hundred persons there to search, we searched the woods all through, searched all day, found nothing of her.  After that, during the week, the ponds about there and the river was searched, the farm in Triangle is about one mile from the Otselic river. The next week on Monday, after my wife's disappearance, I moved with my family to Greene; after this I heard of a crazy woman who was in the Broome co. Poor House, went to see her, it was not my wife; then I went to North Norwich to see a crazy woman, found her, she was not my wife; then I went to Montgomery county to see a crazy woman, found her, she was not Mrs. bolt.  When Mrs. Bolt went away she had on a dark colored calico dress, had her stockings on, but no shoes or bonnet on, no article of clothing was ever missed excepting what she had on.  It was a pretty dark night, the south wind blowed some, with the dress she had on I could not have seen her three rods off that night.  I consulted with Robert B. Monell about my difficulties.  About a week before my wife's disappearance, I went to Monell to prosecute Johnson; the court was to be held at Binghamton the Monday after the Sunday night she went off.

To be continued

Marriages (June 5)

Dennis - Briggs

Married September 22, 1935, Niagara Falls, NY

A very pretty home wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, at 3 o'clock at Niagara Falls, N.Y. [Niagara Co.], by the Rev. John E. Manning, of Springville, N.Y. when Miss Thelma A. Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Briggs, of 549 Fourth street, became the bride of Mr. Robert J. Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dennis, of Barker, N.Y. [Broome Co.].  Before the double ring ceremony, which was performed in front of an arch banked with palms, ferns and gladiolas, Miss Frances Tschahold sang "I Love You Truly," and "Because," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Harry E. Smith.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white satin with deep lace yoke and lace inserts in tight fitting sleeves, and wore a trailing cap shaped veil trimmed with orange blossoms and seed pearls.  She carried an arm bouquet of bridal roses and babies' breath tied with white satin ribbon and had satin streamers.  Miss Geraldine Hastings Briggs her sister, maid of honor, wore an aquamarine blue transparent velvet dress cut on long lines, with hat and gloves to match and carried an arm bouquet of tea roses, cinnamon mums and babies' breath, with silver streamers.  Mr. William J. Dennis, Jr., was his brother's best man and the ushers were John G. Briggs, brother of the bride, Mervin Cook and William Foyleson. The bride's mother was charmingly gowned in plum colored transparent velvet with hat to match and imported pearls, with a corsage of tea roses and babies' breath.  The groom's mother wore a navy blue crepe with hat to match and a corsage of tea roses and babies' breath.  The bride's grandmother, Mrs. John M. Spohn, was gowned in wine colored transparent velvet with black accessories and corsage of roses. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home for fifty.  Mr. and Mrs. Dennis left on a motor trip to New York city and Washington, D.C.  Mrs. Dennis' traveling suit was blue wool with fur trimmed collar with blue accessories. They will be home after Oct. 1, at 562 Eleventh street.  Mrs. Dennis is a graduate of the Niagara Falls High School and the Training School for nurses at Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, N.Y.  Mrs. Dennis was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, such as furniture, glassware, dishes, silver, lamps, money, etc.  Among the prenuptial affairs given for the bride was a kitchen shower by Miss Geraldine Briggs, a variety shower by Mrs. W.J. Dennis, Jr., of Wenmore, a variety shower by relatives in Cortland and Dryden, N.Y. and a parcel post shower by relatives in Berkeley, Cal.

Casey -Kirby

Married 1935, Washington, DC

On Easter Monday morning Miss Margaret Kirby and Francis  J. Casey were married in the Church of Epiphany, in Washington, D.C., where Miss Kirby has been spending the winter months.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Casey have for many years been residents of this village and find a great number of the townspeople included among their friends.  The wedding took place at 10:30 o'clock in the presence of Winsor Casey, son of Mr. Casey, and Miss Duane Crawford, a close friend of Mrs. Casey. The bride was dressed in a navy blue suit with matching accessories.  Mrs. Casey is a graduate of Bainbridge High School.  For several years she attended various art schools, following which she returned to Bainbridge, residing with her aunt, Miss Mary Kirby, in North Main street. She remained here in the employment of the Casein Manufacturing Company until after the death of her aunt. She then spent some time abroad studying art in France, Italy and Austria, returning home in 1934.  Mr. Casey is a graduate of Hamilton College and has been residing in Bainbridge for about fourteen years, where he has been principal of Bainbridge High School.  Under his enthusiastic support, the surrounding school districts have been centralized, and a new building with its more recent addition has been constructed.  Following the ceremony, the couple spent a few days in the south, returning to Bainbridge, the middle part of the week.

Marriage notices

Chenango Union, December 16, 1875

HAIGHT - SALSMAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18, by W.J. Judd, Mr. John A. Haight to Mrs. Eliza E. Salsman, all of Norwich.

BRONSON - FOOTE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. LaFayette Bronson to Miss Lucinda A. Foote, all of North Brookfield, Madison Co.

COY - GATES:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. A. Jones, Mr. Henry F. Coy to Miss Adelia H. Gates, all of Pharsalia.

KENNIER - CLINE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 30, 1875 by Rev. R.A Clark, Mr. Andrew J. Kinnier to Miss Matilda Cline, both of Smithville.

CRIPPEN - EPP:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Dec. 2, by Rev. J. Mevis, Mr. J.M. Crippen to Miss Mary Epps both of Rockwell's Mills, Chenango County.

BLANDING - RHODES:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Lucien Blanding of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alice M. Rhodes, of Earlville.

Greene NY Mysteries - 1845 - Part 1

The Greene Mysteries

Binghamton Courier, November 26, 1845

The strange occurrences of which the village of Greene, Chenango County, has been the principal theatre, are, no doubt, fresh in the recollection of our  readers.  These are, first, the mysterious disappearance of a Mrs. Bolt, about a year and a half ago; secondly, the alleged seizure of Mrs. Burdick a few weeks since, in broad day, by two ruffians, who gagged, bound and bore her from her house a quarter or half a mile; threw her into a ditch, piled logs on her and left her for dead; and, thirdly, a similar, but less heinous outrage alleged to have been perpetrated soon after upon a Mrs. Vars. The efforts of the citizens of Greene to bring light out of the darkness in which these singular occurrences were enveloped, though persevering and protracted, were not very successful.  Mrs. Burdick, though rescued in season to preserve life, remained insane and was sent to the Asylum at Utica.  Her testimony, it was supposed, would prove important.  Accordingly on the recovery of her health and return to her friends, a few days since, her deposition was taken; and on application to Justice Kattel of this village, a warrant was granted, and the Sheriff of the County proceeded to Greene, and on Sunday evening the 15th inst., arrested Mr. John Johnson of that place, on the charge of having murdered Mrs. Bolt.  The venue, is, therefore, for the present, changed to Binghamton.  The investigation before justices Kattel and Seymour was commenced on Tuesday the 18th, and has now consumed seven days.  Mr. Johnson is an elderly gentleman 75 or 77 years old, of very considerable wealth and respectable family and connections.  His defense is committed to Daniel S. Dickinson, John A. Collier, and others.  the prosecution is conducted by the District Attorney, A. Birdsall Esqr., assisted by A. Cook of Chenango and others.  The case, from the magnitude of the charge, and the very extraordinary circumstances connected with it, excites universal interest.  As we write, the testimony on the side of the prosecution is not yet closed.  Altogether it would probably fill our entire paper; and so far, it must be remembered, presents but one side of the case.  For the satisfaction of the public, as well as to check idle rumor, we will state the material points in the testimony; which may be done, we think, without prejudice to any body.

Mr. Bolt's account of the disappearance of his wife is as follows:  In the spring or summer of 1844, he and his family removed from Greene onto a farm belonging to Mr. Johnson in the Town of Triangle, Broome County.  As the teams were about starting, Mr. Johnson came along with his buggy and took Mrs. Bolt and the youngest child in, and carried them to the farm; where, before the arrival of the others, he committed a rape on the person of Mrs. B. as she alleged.  Mr. Bolt threatened prosecution. Mr. Johnson in an interview with him, denied the rape, but acknowledged improper conduct with his wife, and offered him money or land to settle, which he refused.  Mrs. Bolt became low spirited and strange in her actions.  Her family were alarmed and watched her.  On the night of her disappearance, she made one or two efforts to get out of doors, which Mr. B., prevented.  At length he dozed, unconsciously--heard a noise--sprang from the bed--and saw his wife just closing the door after her.  He followed.  The night was dark, her dress was dark, he called and listened and searched, but all to no purpose, and from that moment, all knowledge of Mrs. Bolt is lost.  It lacked about two hours of daylight.  He searched the well.  In the morning the neighborhood turned out--hundreds joined the search; and subsequently, hearing of wandering or insane females in different directions, he visited the poor house of the county, and also of several of the adjoining Counties, but all with no success.

Mrs. Burdick is quite young, and fair looking.  Her husband is also very young.  We should not think him over 19 or 20.  Mrs. B.'s tale is stranger than fiction.  She testifies to having overheard Mr. Johnson enquire of her mother (widow Baxter) whether she would marry him if he could dispose of Mrs. Johnson.  Mrs. Baxter asked how that could be done.  Mr. J. replied, as he got rid of Mrs. Bolt, or to that effect.  This was before Mrs. Brudick's marriage which occurred this last summer.  Mr. Burdick was a tenant of Mr. Johnson. After they were keeping house, Mr. Johnson called one day, and sent her husband off on some pretense. Then he went out, but soon returned with a bag, the contents of which he emptied on the hearth and which proved to be human bones.  These bones Mr. J. declared to the be the bones of Mrs. Bolt, and shaking an axe over Mrs. B., he said if she ever exposed him, he would serve her as he had served Mrs. B.  He furthermore told her that she must assist him to burn them, that she might be as guilty as he was.  She fainted.  When she came to, the bones were burning on the fire, and Mr.  J. was breaking them with the axe on the hearth to aid in their decomposition.  The outrage on Mrs. Burdick was perpetrated soon after.  Mrs. B's account of which, does not vary materially from that already published.  Mrs. B. has been subject to fits and convulsions for years.  She has exhibited symptoms of insanity during the investigation; and still, many points of her testimony are corroborated by that of other witnesses, quite a number of whom have been examined.  Among them are a daughter of Mr. Bolt, Mrs. Hammond, sister to Mr. Burdick, Dr. Purple, and Mr. Burdick.  Mr. Johnson's defense is still to come.  Among the points on which his counsel will rely, no doubt, are the singularity, and almost incredibility of Mrs. Burdick's story, and her insanity and fits, as furnishing evidence of a hallucination.

To be Continued

Vital Records: Aug., Sept, & Oct. 1845

Joseph Hawley Dwight

Binghamton Courier, August 13, 1845

We are pained to record the sudden death of Joseph Hawley Dwight of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], one of our most esteemed fellow citizens.  On Monday while riding in company with his niece, Miss Catharine Clark, about six miles below the village, the horse he was driving took fright, and while running, threw him from the wagon.  He was found to be so much injured, that a boat was obtained to convey him home.  He survived the accident until 12 o'clock on Wednesday, being most of the time in a state in insensibility.  Mr. Dwight was formerly a resident of Berkshire county, Mass., and was at the time of his death 59 years of age.   Oxford Republican

Binghamton Courier, August 13, 1845

Died, at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], on the 15th inst., after a protracted illness of five years, Edgar [Edgerton], son of Hial and Lydia Edgerton, aged fifteen years.

Binghamton Courier, August 20, 1845

Died, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], very suddenly, on Sunday last, William Wallace Peabody, aged about twenty years.

Binghamton Courier, September 10, 1845

Married, in Montrose Pa., on the morning of the 28th ult., by Eld. D. Dimock, Luther Badger, Esq., of Harpersville, Broome Co., N.Y., and Mrs. Betsey D. Avery, of the former place.

Died, In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday last, Mr. James Smead, aged 71 years.

Binghamton Courier, October 1, 1845

Married, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 22d, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Henry Mores of Albany and Miss Hannah Gretton, of this village.

Married, in Montrose, Pa., Sept. 24th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert S. Angell of Virgil [Cortland Co., NY], and Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Died, In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday the 24th Sept., Lucy Sophronia [Hotchkiss], daughter of G.W. Hotchkiss, Esq., aged one year and three days.

In life or death the innocent are blessed

Binghamton Courier, October 8, 1845

Married in West Troy [Rensselaer Co., NY] on the 23d Sept. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Oliver Hamilton, Esq., of Troy City to Miss Sarah S. Bowman of the former place.

Married, in Union [Broome Co., NY] on the 30th ult., by Samuel M. Hunt Esq., Mr. William Miner to Miss Lucinda Wheeler, all of Union.

Died in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday the 7th inst., Edward James [Heit], son of James Heit, aged 10 months.

Binghamton Courier, October 29, 1845

Married in Owego [Tioga Co., NY] on Thursday eveing, the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Peck, Mr. Elias W. Seymour, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Louisa L. Dodd, of the former place.

Married at Great Bend, Pa., on the 8th inst., by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Thomas Hays, of Conklin [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Betsy Newman of the former place.

Marriages (June 3)

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Campbell

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1934

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell, of South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Friday at their home.  Scores of relatives and friends visited them all during the afternoon and evening and it was a joyous occasion for all and especially the couple, who have rounded out half a century of married life together.  Refreshments were served by the Campbells' children.  In the Township of Cove, West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell started their married life on May 4, 1884.  They have engaged in farming up until seven years ago when they retired and moved to Bainbridge. They came to this vicinity 37 years ago and purchased a farm in the Yaleville section, which they worked for more than thirty years.  Ten children were born to the couple, of whom seven are still living.  All seven are married and have children and live in Chenango county.  All their families were present at the anniversary celebration.  The sons and daughters and their families present were:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gregory and sons, Raymond and LeRoy of Norwich

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Campbell and daughters, Elizabeth and Mildred of Oxford

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fisher and son, Bryce, and daughter, Shirley, of Afton, 

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland and daughter, Phyllis and sons, Ralph and Elton, of Union Valley

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Campbell and son, Donald, of Guilford

Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell and daughter Barbara of Bainbridge

Mr. and Mrs. Merton Hovey and son, Merton Jr. and daughter, Pearl of Guilford.

Andrews - Collins

Married August 22, 1934, Bainbridge, NY

Miss Lydia Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Collins, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Robert Andrews, son of George Andrews of Bainbridge were united in matrimony at St. Peter's Church at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning.  Many relatives and friends attended the wedding.  The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Bradford H. Tite, pastor of St. Peter's.  The church was beautifully decorated with golden glow and Queen Ann's Lace.  The bride came to the altar upon her father's arm and was attired in rust colored wool crepe dress and velvet hat to match.  The bride's maid of honor, Miss Catherine F. Brown, of Norwich, Conn., wore green wool crepe.  The bride's mother wore a flowered chiffon dress.  All three wore shoulder corsages of gladiolas, the bride having white glads, and the maid of honor and mother wearing yellow ones.  The groom was attended by his cousin, Stanton Kilpatrick of Buffalo.  Cameron Collins, brother of the bride ushered.  Several appropriate organ numbers were rendered by Miss Janet Juliand.  Following the ceremony at the church, a wedding breakfast for members of the immediate families was served at the Hotel DeCumber in Sidney.  Immediately after the breakfast, the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon which will be spent in Binghamton.  Mr. Andrews is employed as chief clerk of the Vulcan Corporation of Johnson City.  Mrs. Andrews is a kindergarten teacher in the Daniel Dickinson school in Binghamton.  She is a graduate of Bainbridge High school, Oneonta Normal school and holds a B.S.  degree from Columbia University.  Mr. Andrews is also a graduate of the local high school and Pratt Institute.

Bloor-Banner

Married March 2, 1935, Bainbridge, NY

A quiet house wedding occurred Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Banner home, outside the village, when Miss Verna L. Banner, daughter of  Mrs. Nellie L. Banner and Edward F. Bloor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bloor, of Gloversville [Fulton Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the Baptist Church of this village. The bride was attired in dark brown flat crepe with brown accessories to match, and wore a corsage of Talisman roses.  The couple were attended by Miss Genevra Foster, of Bainbridge, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Clarence Frank, of Gloversville.  After a wedding dinner, the happy couple left amid a shower of confetti, rice and best wishes for their newly furnished home at 16 Maple avenue, Gloversville, N.Y.   Mrs. Bloor was a popular member of the younger set of Bainbridge, and she graduated from Bainbridge High School in the Class of 1933.  Mr. Bloor attended Sidney High School and Riley School of Business at Binghamton. At present, he is employed by the Superior Silk Company, of Gloversville.

Rogers - Hodge

Married February 28, 1935, Bainbridge, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hodge announce the marriage of their daughter, Mildred Ethel [Hodge], to Llewellyn L. Rogers, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, Feb. 28,.  The wedding took place at 6:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian manse in Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and the ceremony as performed by the Rev. G.H. Orvis.  The bride was dressed in a blue ensemble and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and Lilies of the valley.  A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hodge, following which the couple left for a short trip.  Mr. and Mrs. Rogers will be at home to their many friends March 8, at 58 River ?street, Sidney, N.Y. where Mr. Rogers is employed in the office of the Scintilla magneto plant.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 25, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Mor---ai Evans, to Miss Francisca Aldrich, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

At LaPorte, Ind., on the 9th inst., by Rev. G.C. Noyes, James B. Jenkins, Esq., of Oneida Castle, N.Y. to Miss Marrietta Lewis, daughter of Clarke Lewis of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 6, 1865

At Whitney's Point on the 9th ult., by Rev. A.V.H. Powell, Mr. Cortland Mix, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Mary E. Cooler, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. James A. Hopkins to Miss Mary Jane Walker, all of Oxford.






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Obituaries (June 2)

Mellpomene (Pratt) Spohn

Died September 13, 1913, Bainbridge, NY

God's people are nearer the Gates of Gold and the Morning Land than they know.  It was last Sunday evening, Sept. 14, 1913, while the Church bells in your towers were calling the reverent and devout to holy worship and service, God just drew back the intervening curtains and sister Spohn heard the bells of Heaven calling her to worship and service in the Temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  Love could not keep her here, nor beat back the power of death, nor keep the tabernacle of clay from dissolving.  But she is in heaven for you who loved her, and you can go where she is, for she waits your coming. The deceased friend was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3, 1874, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Pratt, well known and respected people.  In the year 1895, Feb. 28, she was united in holy wedlock with George Spohn and during the years has lived in the village and on the Spohn homestead north of the village.  One child was born of this union and has grown up to womanhood and is a bright and progressive student in our High School.  Mrs. Spohn was a woman of charming personality and rare Christian virtues. She was a member of the M.E. Chruch and through the years of her brief life exemplified in a forceful manner those sterling virtues, faith, hope and charity. She will be missed from the home where she was a loving, faithful and devoted wife and mother; missed from the Church in which she was devout and sincere and a frequent attendant; missed from the community where she was so kind, charitable and hospitable. The funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon Sept. 17, at 1 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev Frank James.  A quartette, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. L. Andrews and Mrs. J. Russell rendered in a touching and effective manner two vocal selections, "No Night There, " and "Sometime We'll Understand."  The floral designs were many and most beautiful and their fragrance witnessed to the love and esteem in which the translated friend was held by her many friends. The deceased is survived by her husband, George Spohn, a daughter, Bernice Spohn, a sister, Mrs. A.L. Hodge, two brothers, Don and James Pratt. The interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge].  Mr. George Spohn and the family connections desire to express their deep and abiding gratitude for the sympathy and loving services rendered them during the hours and days of their grief and great sorrow.

Frank Albert Spohn

Died December 21, 1922, Bainbridge, NY

Frank Albert Spohn was born in the town of Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y. June 19, 1859, died December 21, 1922, being 63 years old, his parents were Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Spohn who for many years occupied a farm on Guilford Street now owned by George J. Spohn.  To this union were [born] eight children, five of which are still living.  They are Joseph F., John M., Charles E., and George J., and one daughter, Mrs. George S Cook of this village.  Mr. Spohn was married August 28, 1884 to Miss Mary Hohrieter of this village, and later settled on the farm from which he died having spent most of his married life there.  Mr. Spohn contracted asthma when a boy three years old and suffered from that disease nearly all his life.  Mr. Spohn had been in failing health for some time when early in the fall, kidney trouble set in, from which he has been a great sufferer, when at last he contracted a severe cold from which he was unable to withstand, he passed away peaceful Thursday evening Dec. 21, at `10:40.  The funeral services were held from his late home Sunday, Dec. 24, at 12:30, Rev. M.V. Williams of the M.E. church officiating. The body was placed in the receiving vault in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge].

Arthur T. Kirby

Died September 15, 1938, Cooperstown, NY

Bainbridge friends heard with deep regret of the death of Arthur T. Kirby at the Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], at noon on Sept. 15, following a week's illness which developed into bronchial pneumonia.  Mr. Kirby was born Oct. 13, 1892, at Afton [Chenango Co.., NY], the son of Edward and Effie (Cable) Kirby.  He is survived in his immediate family by his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Kirby, and by one daughter, Miss Mary Kirby, a student at Syracuse University.  He is also survived by his sisters, Mrs. Margaret Casey, wife of Principal F. J. Casey, and by a cousin, R.W. Kirby, and an uncle, C.C. Kirby, of Bainbridge.  Mr. Kirby has been a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for about 12 years where he owned and operated a contracting and trucking business.  Mr. Kirby was one of the survivors of the torpedoed English ship, Laconia, during the World War.  He and Floyd Gibbons were companions in a life boat which drifted for nine hours in the waters of the Irish coast before being picked up by another vessel.

Egbert Schermerhorn

Died January 2, 1930, Guilford, NY

Egbert Schermerhorn, 82, and for the past thirty years a resident in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed from the scenes of earth at the home of Miss Barbara Zeigler, Thursday, January 2, 1930.  Deceased was born in New York state November 21, 1847.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the 192nd New York infantry January 25, 1865, and was honorably discharged August 18, 1865.  The 192nd regiment was not organized but a short time before the surrender of Lee.  Mr. Schermerhorn with his regiment journeyed south, but saw no active service.  Norman G Axtell, who was called the "fighting Chaplain of the Thirtieth Regiment" was colonel of the 192nd.   The deceased was a former member of the Grand Army of the Republic.  His casket was most beautifully decorated with the American flag and a wreath of flowers.   His funeral services were held from the home of Frank Yale Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Cecil Plumb, veteran of the World War and Chaplain of the American Legion, Charles L. Caeobi post No. 183 officiating.  The funeral was held with military honors, the firing squad being present fired salutes and sounded taps at the grave.  Burial in Yaleville cemetery.  He was the last of the Schermerhorn family and probably has no near relatives living.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 20, 1865

In Sacramento, Cal., on the 20th ult. of typhoid fever, Mary T. Dederer [Wood], wife of Dr. Charles S. Wood, Surgeon U.S.A., formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], in the 81st year of her age.

In Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., on the 9th inst., Prof. J.A. Thomas, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 88 years.  His remains were brought to this place for interment on Friday last.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Jeremiah Tuttle, aged 49 years.

In the hospital, at Elmira, on the 19th ult., Henry Thetga, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] formerly of Co. I, 114th N.Y.V., and lately of the 19th V.R.C.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Palmer Edmonds, aged 81 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Mary Osgood, aged 53 years. 

Vital Records June/July 1845

Frances E. Pardee

Binghamton Courier, June 11, 1845

Died, at the residence of the Rev. S.W. Brace in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Saturday evening last, Miss Frances E. [Pardee], only child of Charles and Eliza Pardee of Skaneateles, Onondaga county, aged fifteen years and six months.

In this event, we record another of those msteriious dispensations, which Divine Providence sometimes sends, filling many hearts with anguish, many eyes with tears, and shrouding a whole community with gloom and sadness.  The deceased left her happy home on Tuesday the 27th of May, for a visit of a few weeks to her friends in this place.  She had been slightly indisposed at intervals for a few months past, but not so much so, as to cause any serious apprehensions for her safety, and when she left home she was all life and animation--her sparkling eye--her cheerful voice and looks of health filling the hearts of her parents with fond hopes and joyous anticipations of years of domestic happiness and love. Before her arrival at this place  however she complained of some slight degree of illness, and the morning after it was thought necessary by her anxious friends to call in medical advice.  No serious apprehensions were entertained as to the result until Thursday evening last, when, after spending a part of the afternoon in cheerful conversation with her friends, and even herself trying to hum a favorite air which she had requested might be sung to her, the insidious disease which was preying upon her appeared to effect the brain and soon after reason forsook its throne, and but once only from that time, did she give any signs of returning consciousness. Death had securely marked her for its own, and neither prayers nor tears, nor anxious friends, nor wealth nor skill, could save her from the grave. She lingered until Saturday evening about six o'clock and died.  To attempt to describe at this time, her loveliness, or speak of her worth, would only probe the wounds, we fain would heal. They are, and will ever be, embalmed in the fond affections of her numerous relatives and friends who

"Had only seen her but to love

To know her but to praise."

Her remains, accompanied by her deeply afflicted parents and a few friends, left this palce on Sunday morning for Skaneateles, for interment.

Binghamton Courier, June 11, 1845

Married on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Edward Carlisle to Miss Mercy Powers all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Binghamton Courier, June 18, 1845

Married in Conklin [Broome Co., NY], June 11, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Jacob V.A. Waldron and Miss Eliza Ann Lawrence, both of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, June 25, 1845

Married In St. Peter's Church, in Morristown, N. Jersey, on Wednesday evening June 11, by the Rev. William Staunton, John A.  Hull, Editor of the Jerseyman, to Miss Eliza Barckly Bache, daughter of Mr. Andrew Bache of Morrisville.

Binghamton Courier, July 2, 1845

Married In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Samuel R. Meredith of Carbondale Pa. to Miss Betsey R. Russell of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, July 23, 1845

Married, on Thursday morning, 17th inst., by the Rev. D. D. Gregory, Mr. E. O'Mera Goodrich, junior Editor of the Bradford (Towanda) Reporter, to Miss Susannah O'Hara of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Died, At Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday evening the 13th ist., Mrs. Currance [Ward], wife of Calvin Ward, aged 37 years.

Binghamton Courier, July 30, 1845

Married in Plymouth, Chenango county, on Tuesday, the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Lawton, Mr. C.H. Crosby, merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome co., NY], to Miss Ruth R. PerLee daughter of Walter PerLee, Esq. of the former place.

Marriages (May 31)

Fisher - Barr

Married September 13, 1917, Coventry, NY

A very delightful family gathering assembled on last Thursday afternoon, September 13, 1917, at the beautiful rural home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Barr, in Coventry Township [Chenango Co., NY], to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Ina L. Barr, of Coventry and Mr. G. Ray Fisher of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at four o'clock in the afternoon of one of the most perfect of September's golden days, and was performed by Rev. John J. Francis, D.D., pastor of the Presbyterian church of Afton, the ring service being used. The lovely bride looked very charming in her wedding gown of metallic blue silk, and holding in her hand a bridal bouquet, while the handsome groom was evidently as happy as the joyful occasion gave him the undoubted right to be. After the ceremony and the congratulations the entire party sat down to an elegant and sumptuous wedding feast which was worthy of the occasion and greatly enjoyed.  The wedding was strictly a family affair, the party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Barr, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fisher and Miss Sadie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Barr and their little son, Graydon, and Mr. Ray Barr, and the bride and groom.  Mr. and Mrs. Fisher at once took possession of their tastefully furnished new home on Spring Street in Afton, to which they will be welcomed by the cordial congratulations and happy wishes of all their many friends.

Tingley - Humphrey

Married October 17, 1917, Afton, NY

On Wednesday afternoon, October 17, 1917, at 4:30 o'clock, at the home of Hobart A. Benedict occurred the marriage of his daughter, Gladys May Humphrey, and Mr. George M. Tingley, the ceremony being performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties, by Rev. C.O. Fuller, pastor of the Baptist Chruch, of which Mrs. Tingley is church clerk.  Mrs. Tingley is a well known and popular young lady, having spent all her life in Afton and being a clerk in the D.&H.  Depot, where her father has been the station agent for a number of years.  Mr. Tingley is the well known horse man and has been in Afton some years. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Tingley left for a wedding trip to Virginia, where they will be gone for a few weeks.  On their return they will make their home in Afton, where their many friends wish for them a long and happy married life.

Fisher - Tiffany

Married August 26, 1917, Afton, NY

Lewis W. Fisher and Miss Louise Hazel Tiffany, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were quietly married on last Sabbath morning August 26, 1917, at nine o'clock, at the parsonage on Spring Street [Afton], by Dr. John J. Francis, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Both are well known in this community.  Mr. Fisher being a promising young farmer of North Afton and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mr.s George E. Tiffany who are prominent residents of the East Side.  The bride looked very attractive in a becoming dress of dark blue silk and Georgette crepe.  Immediately after the ceremony the happy pair left in an automobile for the honeymoon trip, after which they will make their home in North Afton, where they will be followed by the cordial good wishes of a large circle of friends.

Tarbell - Myrick

Married July 1, 1918, Afton, NY

Married, at the Methodist parsonage Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on July 1st, 1918, Charles E. Tarbell and Julia V. Myrick, Rev. Ira L. Bronson officiating.  After the ceremony Mr. Vern Cornell took the happy couple in his auto to the home of Mrs. M. Montgomery where the friends and neighbors had provided a fine dinner in honor of the occasion.  Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell will live on his old homestead.

Holmes - Harper

Married October 13, 1920, Binghamton, NY

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the evening of October the thirteenth, occurred the marriage of George E. Holmes of this place and Mary F. Harper of Binghamton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.S. Shaw, pastor of the Tabernacle Methodist Chruch of that city. The ring service was used. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Binghamton. The groom is a well known and prosperous farmer of this place and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Harper of Deposit. After December the first they will be at home to their many friends in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriage Notices

Mr. George Clark and Mrs. Minnie Phillips were married at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday, June 23rd, 1917.

Miss Norma Pulis and Mr. Austin Livingston, both of Vallonia Springs, were untied in marriage, June 24th [1917], at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] by Rev. J.J. Francis.

Married at the Presbyterian parsonage Sunday, June 3 [1917], by Rev. J.J. Francis, Miss Wanda Morris and Harry Albert, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The young people will reside in Afton.

Chenango American, May 11, 1865

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., John T. Hanford, and Miss Ann Eliza Kellum, all of this fown.

By the Rev. E. Holroyd, on the 1st inst., George H. Orr, of Addison, Steuben Co., to Miss Ellen S. Eddy, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. Edwin N. Sanford, of Binghamton, to Miss S. Emily Manwarring, of Coventry.

Chenango American, May 18, 1865

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. R.L. Warriner, Edwin R. Warriner of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Mary J. Dargavel of Guilford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Charles Warner and Miss Sarah J. Warner, all of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, John W. Thorpe, A.B., and Miss Charlotte M. Brown, both of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Henry Huel, of Oxford, and Miss Abby A. Cook, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (May 30)

Celina Ferguson

Died November 24, 1926, Binghamton, NY

Mrs. Celina Ferguson formerly of Afton, died at the home of her daughter in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Thursday November 25th,.  The funeral will be held Saturday, at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church at Bainbridge.  Mrs. Ferguson was a former resident of this place and will be remembered by a large circle of friends. She was a member of Vandenburg Woman's Relief Corps No. 58.

Sarah A. Verguson

Died December 16, 1926, Afton, Chenango Co., NY

Mrs. Sarah A. Verguson widow of the late Riley Verguson died at her home on the East side Thursday evening, December 16th at the age of 88 years after an illness of over two years.  She is survived by her son, Raymond Verguson of this place, two granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren. and several nephews and nieces.  The funeral was held Monday December 20, Rev. D.M. Geddes officiating.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  

Seth S. Beckwith

Chenango American, May 18, 1865

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Seth S. Beckwith, late of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] aged 79 years.  Mr. Beckwith was born in Watertown, Conn. in 1786, and in early manhood removed to this County.  He has resided a great portion of his life in the adjoining town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  He was emphatically a pioneer in this wilderness country.  He was one of those sterling patriots, who amid suffering and privations of that period, laid the corner stone of our present abode of civilization and refinement.  Few men among us have enjoyed a more enviable reputation.  His high-toned integrity, his elevated Christian Character has made him the observed of his contemporaries through a long and eventful life.  He has been a consistent member of the Congregational Church, and in early life attached himself to the Masonic institution. To his social duties in these relations he was particularly devoted to the last days of his life.  Through evil report and good report he has been the champion in intellectual and moral influence without variableness or shadow of turning.  Like the ripened wheat he has been gathered to his fathers, with the jewels of Faith, Hope and Charity as his breast plate, and died in the hope of a glorious immortality.  His remains were interred in our Cemetery on the 15th inst.  His Masonic Brothers attended in a body to pay the last duty to an aged and honored brother and companion in the rugged path of life.  An eloquent address was delivered by Rev. W.C. White which was listened to by a large and attentive audience, who had gathered to mingle their sympathies with the family of the deceased.

Nancy Ashcraft

Chenango American, May 25, 1865

On Monday May 15th, Nancy [Ashcraft], daughter of James Ashcraft, of German [Chenango Co., NY], was almost instantly killed by the falling of a dry tree. A brother and sister younger than herself were with her, who carried the sad news to their home, only a few rods distant, which they had all left not to exceed twenty minutes before. She was 15 years of age. At the time the tree fell there was no wind.  Her brother saw the tree start, and cried out, "Nancy, the tree will fall on you," but she did not hear him.  The tree fell across her head.

David English

Chenango American, May 4, 1865

David English, an old man about 84 years of age, living in what is called the Sap Bush, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], was burned up with his house and all it contained on the 24th ult.,  He had bene living alone for some time, and was quite infirm. Friends were in the habit of going in and helping him at times.  It is supposed that the house caught fire while he was asleep, and thus he lost his life.

William A. Atwater

Chenango American, May 4, 1865

William A. Atwater died this A.M. at 7 o'clock (24th ult.) from the effects of a wound received in the head on the 2d of April, while nobly doing his duty.

The above announcement came suddenly and distressingly upon Mr. John S. Atwater of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] for although advised that his son was wounded, it was not considered fatal, nor dangerous even.  Up to within three days of this death, William was upon his feet and suffered by the Hospital Surgeon to roam at will about the hospital grounds, but a sudden prostration came; accompanied with the burning fever and chilling ague, and in three days he quietly passed away, not withstanding every care was given to save his life. he had his right mind till within a few moments of  his death, but did not seem to think that he was so nearly across the river of life, for he left no farewell for friends at home, made no request about the disposition of his effects, nor even pressed the hands of his comrades who stood over him in a silent adieu.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 4, 1865

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., George W. Westfall, aged 15 years.

At Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., on the 7th ult. Moses W. Tefft, of Co G., 8th N.Y. Cavalry, son of Welcome, and Lucinda Tefft, of German [Chenango Co., NY], aged 18 years, 10 months and 20 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Emily E. [Comstock], daughter of Francis and Lucy Comstock, aged 2 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Emeline [Beardsley], wife of Orlando Beardsley, aged 30 years.

In Oxford, on the 6th ult., Marietta [Stratton], wife of George Stratton, aged 41 years.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Lewis F. [King], only son of C.L. And N.L. King, aged 3 years, 9 months and 9 days.

Chenango American, May 18, 1865

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th ult., Mrs. Ruby Randall, aged 69 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., John T. Holmes, aged 16 years and 10 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., John Skinner, aged 74 years.

Vital Records - April/May 1845

Binghamton Courier, April 10, 1845

Married in Conklin [Broome Co., NY], march 27th, by the Rev. Mr. Darby, Mr. Theron Thompson and Miss Jane W. Potter, both of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, April 24, 1845

Married At the Presbyterian Church, Castle Creek [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday the 13th inst., by the Rev. S.W. Leonard, Mr. Festus E. Dennison to Miss Caroline Cary.

Died, in Colesville [Broome Co., NY], April 21, of consumption, Miss Eunice Matoon, daughter of Davide Matoon, in the 35th year of her age.

Died, In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday last, Mr. John Dunbar, aged about 60 years.  This is the third death in this afflicted family in the period of the last few days, the demise of Mrs. Dunbar, and a son, having been noticed in our last.  The disease, we understand, was bilious congestion of the lungs.  Mr. D. was an unpretending, but intelligent and most excellent man.  The whole community sympathize most deeply with the bereaved friends.

Binghamton Courier, May 1, 1845

Marrried, in Chenango [Broome Co., NY], April 18, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edward Heald of Choconut, Pa., and Miss Irene Gould of the former place.

Married, In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Peter S. Jones of Conklin [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Caroline O. Thompson of Windsor.

Married, in Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by the same, Mr. Samuel Perkins of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Hannah Ruggles of Colesville.

Binghamton Courier, May 15, 1845

Married, in this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Robert C. Trivett to Miss Louisa G. [Ely], daughter of Col. Oliver Ely, all of this place.

Died, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday evening, 9th inst., Mrs. Eliza M. Kinney, wife of Judge Jacob McKinney, aged 64 years.

Died, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on the 4th inst., of scarlet fever, Louisa Adelaide [Brigham], daughter of Elmer W. and Ruth Ann Brigham, aged 3 years.

In Conklin [Broome Co., NY], on Friday last, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Elijah Wood, an old and respected inhabitant of that town, aged 66 years.

In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], April 13, Dolly [LaGrange], wife of Mr. John LaGrange, Esq., aged 47 years.

In Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, on the 17th April, of a cancer, Ira Cooke, Esq., formerly of Lisle , in this county [Broome Co., NY] aged 66 years.

Binghamton Courier, May 21, 1845

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on Friday the 9th ins.t, of scarlet fever, Wm. Sidney [Knox], son of Hezekiah Knox, aged ten years--and on Tuesday the 13th, Neely Stratton [Knox], son of the same and of the same disease, aged eight years.

Binghamton Courier, May 28, 1845

Married, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], the 29th ult., by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Francis Billings and Miss Annah Houghton, both of Greene.

Obituaries (May 28)

James C. Sands

Died January 26th, 1917, Vallonia Springs, NY

After a brief illness, James C. Sands died at his home at Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY], Friday evening, January 26th.  He was born in Meredith, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], January 10, 1856.  In his early childhood the family moved to Bainbridge, where he lived until he began the practice of law in Greene in 1880.  After six years of law practice he moved to Vallonia Springs, where he spent the remainder of his life  In 1881 he was married to Nettie C. VanCott, who died in 1909.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph R. Wescott, a son, Orin Arnold, a granddaughter, Jeanette Sands Wescott, and his wife, Harriet Kniskern, to whom he was married in 1912; also two brothers Fred J. and William G. and one sister, Jane Sands. The funeral services were held at the home Monday morning, and burial was in Green Swan Cemetery [sic-should be Greenlawn] in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Viola (Eldred) Cole

Died August 11, 1917, Nineveh, NY

The death of Viola Cole occurred Saturday, Aug. 11th, after a long illness. She was born May 10, 1895.  The funeral, which was private, was held at her late home in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], being conducted by Rev. Mr. Wyse.  Besides her husband, Floyd Cole, and one child of 15 months, she is survived by her father, Melvin Eldred, four brothers, and four sister, all of whom were present at the funeral.

A patient sufferer thou hast been,

Here among the haunts of men.

Thy little barque so feeble and frail,

Has been tossed by every passing gale.

But he who calmed storm tossed Galilee

Stills the tempest on life's troubled sea.

Altho' one so young and fair,

Has gone from out this world of care

We cannot wish thee back again.

For we know thou art at rest.

Thou art free from sickness and sin.

Thou canst not hear the noise and din

Of life's fierce battles and conflicts.

Thou art conqueror in the strife,

O'er all the ills and woes of life.

And when at last, the trumpet sounds

Summoning Christ's children the world around,

Just when will be His reign sublime,

Out lord has not revealed the time,

'Til then, weary one, rest.

Albert L. Ricks

Died September 14, 1917, Sanford, NY

A.L. Ricks, for many years a resident of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], died at the home of his son, Charles E. Ricks, in that place last Friday of acute indigestion, aged sixty-five years.  For a few years previous to two years ago, when his wife died, he resided at Afton [Chenango Co. NY], but at this time came back on the old homestead to live with his son.  He has been in failing health for several months, having had Bright's disease.  Mr. Ricks was a man well known throughout the town of Sanford, and leaves many friends who will learn of his demise with sorrow. The funeral was held at the home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. E. Van Horn officiting.  Interment at Hale Eddy [Delaware Co, NY].

Minnie Clark

Died January 8, 1920, Sanford, NY

Mrs. Minnie Clark, wife of George Clark, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], died of Bright's Disease, Thursday morning, January 8, 1920.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church at Vallonia Springs Saturday afternoon Jan. 19, at one o'clock. The Rev. B.A. Gates of the Afton Baptist church officiated.  Burial was made in the Perch Pond Hill Cemetery. The deceased was born in Sanford, Jan. 1, 1866.  When she was twenty-three years of age she married Edwin Phillips, who died in 1911.  In June 1917 she was married again to George Clark of Sanford.  Four children survive her, Mrs. Harry LeSuer of Afton, Leonard and Frank, of Binghamton, and Irving Phillips of Sanford; also three sisters Miss Edna Saunders, of Windsor, Mrs. Delos Randall, of Guilford, and Mrs. Edward Hatch, of Chenango Forks.

Estella (Pittsley) Terrell

Died September 6, 1920, Afton, NY

Mrs. Garland G. Terrell (nee Estella Pittsley) died at her home in this village, after a long illness, on Monday at 10:40 a.m., aged 59 years.  the funeral was held from the home at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday Rev. B.A. Gates officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co. NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 27, 1865

In Albany, on the morning of the 17th inst., Emma [Rogers], wife of Henry A. Rogers, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], aged 44 years and 27 days.

But, be still--be still--

If she hath entered first, what then!  Be still,

And let the few brief sands of time roll on,

And keep your armor bright, and waiting stand

For her warm welcome to the realms of bliss.

In Newbern, N.C., on the 3d of Jan., last, of typhoid fever, Augustus St. Amand, Jr., of Battery I., 8d N.Y.S.V. Light Artillery, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mrs. Rhoda Rogers, aged 84 years and 8 months.

In Lansing, Mich., on the 9th ins.t, Helen E. [Wood], only daughter of Abner and Cornelia A. Wood, aged 13 years, 9 months and 15 days, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ins.t, Julia A. Evans, aged 31 years, 8 months and 2 days.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Catherine [Reynolds], wife of the late C.Y. Reynolds, aged 88 years, 8 months and 5 days.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mary Ann [Wade], daughter of Lewis and Mary Wade, aged 21 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mary Osgood, wife of the late Luther Osgood, aged 53 years.

Marriages (May 27)

Livingston - Teale

Married October 25, 1916, Nineveh, NY

A quiet wedding took place on Perch Pond Hill [Nineveh, Broome Co., NY] Wednesday evening, October 25th, when Minor Livingston, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], and Miss Ada Teale were united in marriage.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. James G. Rice, of Harpursville, at the home of the bride's parents.

Hodge - Haskins

Married August 21, 1916, Afton, NY

Married at the M.E. parsonage, Afton, N.Y., Monday evening, Aug. 21, 1916, Eugene Hodge and Mrs. Cassie Haskins both of Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Rev. I.L. Bronson officiating.

Smith - Goodnough

Married October 3, 1916, Afton, NY

Married at the East Side Homestead on Tuesday afternoon, October 3rd, 1916, by the Rev. C.E. Sweet, C. Eugene Smith and Mrs. Constantia E Goodnough both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  They were unattended and will be at home to their friends at the Smith Homestead at once.

Seeley - McCroy

Married February 6, 1916, Afton, NY

A very quiet wedding ceremony was performed at the home of Dr. P.A. Hayes, Sunday morning Feb. 6, 1916, by Rev. C.O. Fuller, at which time Mr. Albert Seeley and Miss Hattie McCroy were united in marriage.  Miss McRoy has been a member of Dr. Hayes household for several years. She is a well known and popular young lady. She had been very active in the work of the Baptist church, being Supt. of the primary department of her Bible School, at one time being President of the C.E. Society and the Philathea class. She is also a member of the Woman's Relief Core of Vanderburg Post and a member of the Amber Rebeccah lodge.  In both organizations she has held offices of honor and trust.  Mr. Seeley is well known young man of excellent habits.  Socially is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and the Presbyterian church. A host of friends will wish these young people many years of happiness together.  Mr. and Mrs. Seeley have gone on a trip to New York City to visit Mrs. Seeley's relatives. They have taken the Earl Thurston farm and expect to be at home about the middle of February.

Littell - Hamlin

Married August 28, 1916, Afton, NY

Married at the M.E. parsonage at Afton, N.Y [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, August 26th, Miss Lena A. [Hamlin], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Hamlin, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] and Rev. Clair F. Littell, pastor of the Freeman Avenue M.E. Church at Solvay, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.]  Rev. L.I. Bronson, their former pastor, officiated at the ceremony.  The bride is a graduate of the Deposit High School training class and has been for a number of years a successful teacher.  The groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Littell, of Dean St., is a graduate of the Lanesboro, Pa., High School, the Mansfield, Pa., State Normal School, and of Syracuse University. After completing his normal training course he acted as principal of the LeRaysville, Pa., High School for two years and held the same position at Rush, Pa., for one year.  He entered the ministry in 1912 and served the McClure charge for one year.  During his college course he was pastor of the Brick Church at Weedsport, N.Y., receiving his appointment at Solvay, N.Y., June 1st of the present year.  He is a member of the Acaria Fraternity, Syracuse University Cosmopolitan Club, the National Honorary Oratorical Society and of the Phi Beta Kappa. After a short honeymoon spent at their cottage at Sidney, N.Y., they will take up their residence at 134 Freeman Ave., Solvay, N.Y., where they will be at home to their friends after October 1st. The young couple have many friends in this vicinity who united in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life.

Jeffers - Church

Married September 8, 1917, Afton, NY

Married at the Methodist parsonage on the afternoon of September 8th, 1917, J. Berton Jeffers of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Lorena Blanch Church of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Rev. Ira L. Bronson officiating.  The happy couple started immediately for a week's trip by auto.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, April 13, 1865

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst., by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, Mr. Chas. H. Graves, of Norwich, to Miss Laura L. Brown, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 27, 1865

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. Geo. P. Turnbull, Mr. S.B. Watrous, of Port Crane [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Eunice C. Parker, of Coventry.

On board steamer Adriatic enroute from Morganea to New Orleans, Feb. 25,by Rev. S. Gardner, Capt. H.M. Crydenwise, 78d U.S. C.I., to Miss Sarah W. Hickox, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, May 4, 1865

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Henry Kinney and Miss Frances M. Rowley, all of Oxford.

Obituaries (May 26)

Iva May (Padgett) Eldred

Died February 6, 1916, Afton, NY

After an illness lasting about four weeks, Iva May [Eldred], wife of Grover Eldred, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 6, 1916 at 8:30 o'clock at her late home on Main St. [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Eldred was the daughter of J.B. Padgett and was born at Sanford, Feb. 22, 1887, thus lacking but a few days of being 29 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. Eldred were married Feb. 3, 1901 and had just passed the twelfth anniversary of this happy event in their lives.  Mrs. Eldred was a member of the Eastern Star of Afton and also a member of the Baptist church. She and her husband were baptized Dec. 20, 1905 by Rev. H.A. Wait, then pastor of the Baptist church.  She was of a happy, cheerful spirit, delighting to be one of those who served at the social affairs of her lodge and her church.  Besides her husband she is survived by her father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Hugh Holcomb and one brother Thayne, all residing at Tunnel, N.Y.  The funeral was held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock being conducted by Rev. C.O. Fuller, her pastor, and the Eastern Star.  Interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton].

Benjamin W. Pittsley

Died May 10, 1916, Afton, NY

As noted in last week's Enterprise, Benjamin W. Pittsley, died Wednesday morning, May 10, 1916.  Mr. Pittsley was born march 15, 1839 in Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] being the son of Chas. Pittsley. Aug. 27, 1860 he was united in marriage to Angelia Snell in Coventry.  In August 1862, he enlisted for the defense of his country in Company E 114 Infantry.  Part of the company being enlisted in Afton.  In 1864 being wounded he was invalided home and discharged.  Mr. Pittsley was a resident of Afton for over 40 years.  He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Carl Terrel and Miss Maude Pittsley of Afton and Mrs. J.B. Eaton of Rochester, two sons Merton of Afton and Jerome of Harrisville, also one brother Henry Pittsley and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Shoemaker of Halstead, Pa.,  The funeral was held at his late home Friday, May 12, 1916 at 2 p.m. being conducted by Rev. C.O. Fuller.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton], services at the grave being conducted by Vanderburg Post No. 158 G.A.R., of which Mr. Pittsley was a member.

Henrietta C. Johnson

Died February 6, 1916, Afton, NY

Mrs. Henrietta C. Johnson, wife of George Johnson of Algerine St. [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] died at her home Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 1916, aged 69 years, after an illness of several months, though previous to her last illness she had been in feeble health for a long time. She and Mr. Johnson were married Sept. 11, 1866.  She was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church of this village with which she united by baptism May 16, 1894.  She was also a valued member of the Vanderburg Relief Corps.  Funeral services were held from her late home Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. C.O. Fuller preaching the sermon. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton]. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Isaac Jeffries and Mrs. Alfred Jeffries, and one son, Leonard Johnson.  All of Afton.

Clayton Ireland

Died August 12, 1917, Binghamton, NY

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral services for Clayton Ireland, who met death in an automobile accident Sunday, was held in the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  The Rev. H.D. Smith officiated, assisted by the Rev. R.H. Buck.  Mr. Ireland was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Arvene Ireland of this village.  For a few years he was in the electrical works in Pittsfield.  Four years ago he returned to Bainbridge and since then has conducted a successful grocery business.  He had a large trade owing to an unusual charm of manner and up-to-date business methods.  All places of business were closed during the funeral and the sympathy of the town is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ireland.  Miss Rutherford of Sidney, who was injured in the accident Sunday, is still in a critical condition in the Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.

Frank Robert Quincy

Died November 27, 1917, Afton, NY

In the death of Frank Robert Quincy, which was mentioned last week, Afton has lost a citizen who his sterling character and kindly position had made everybody here a friend.  He was born near Wellsbridge, N.Y. May 23, 1875, where he lived until coming to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where he has since resided until his death November 27, 1917.  In 1895, Mr. Quincy was married to Miss Emma Lingee, by whom he is survived.  He also leaves to mourn his death one son, Robert E., his mother, Mrs. Mae Quincy, and a sister, Mrs. Mae A. Wood, both of West Winfield, N.Y.  and one brother, Earl W. Quincy of Afton.  The funeral was held from his late residence last Friday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. W.M. Thompson of Herkimer, N.Y., assisted by Rev. C.O. Fuller.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton] and the service at the grave was in charge of the Masons of which order the deceased had been a member since 1910.  Mr. Quincy had been a member of the Baptist church since 1893.  He had served as the superintendent of the Sunday School for three years and for two years previous to his death he served as one of the deacons of the church.  He had also been on the town board of assessors for a number of years and in every position held by him in public or social life he was faithful to duty and considerate to others and the bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.  About 30 relatives form Wellsbridge and Unadilla were in attendance at the funeral.  Beautiful floral pieces were sent by Order of the O.E.S., Masonic Order, Maccabees Tent no. 735, Baptist Sunday School., Afton High School, together with many beautiful cut flowers by friends and relatives.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 13, 1865

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Noah Judd, aged 82 years.

In Willet, Cortland Co., on the 3d inst., Mrs. Marilla Walls, aged 53 years.

At the Naval School hospital, Annapolis, Md., on the 28d ult., Mr. John Dowd, of Co. E, 5th N.Y. Heavy Artillery, aged 25 years, son of Timothy Dowd of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., of dropsy consumption, Betsey [Dent], wife of Joseph Dent, aged 68 years, 11 months and 3 days.

How many painful days on earth,

Her fainting spirits numbered o 'er;

Now she enjoys a heavenly birth--

She is not lost but gone before.  

In Norwich [Chenango, Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Eliza A. [Williams], wife of Geo. W. Williams, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Mrs. Gertrude Titus, aged 58 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th ins.t, Mr. Thos. Seward, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 49 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr.  Nelson Ireland, aged 47 years.

Obituaries (May 25)

John Skelly

Died Nov. 4, 1915, Afton, NY

Last Thursday night, Nov. 4, 1915, John Skelly, another veteran of the Civil War and a useful and respected citizen was mustered out and passed into the Great Beyond.  Mr. Skelly was born at Lysander, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], July 6, 1844.  When the civil War broke out he was among the first to enlist serving bravely in the 27th regiment of New York Volunteers. At the expiration of his enlistment he re-enlisted into Co. H., N.Y. Cavalry and was made 1st Sargent.  At the close of the war he came to Afton where he has ever since made his home. He is survived by his wife and five children, one son, Ray Skelly of Schenectady, and four daughters, Mrs. Sweet and Mrs. Gay of Binghamton, Mrs. Olendorf of Syracuse and Mrs. Glenn Morgan of this village.  The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L.L. Bronson, pastor of the M.E. church preaching the sermon.  The interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. Services were conducted at the grave by the G.A.R. Post of which Mr. Skelly was an honored member.

Eugene Montgomery

Died September 6, 1915, Afton, NY

About 4:30 Monday morning Sept. 6, 1915, Eugene Montgomery answered "Here" to the final "roll call" and his spirit passed to the Great Beyond.  He was born in the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY] Sept. 9, 1839 and thus had nearly completed 76 years of earthly pilgrimage.  May 4, 1864, he was united in marriage to Ameret Thompson who survives him. They had spent over fifty-one years of happy married life together, the last six of which Mrs. Montgomery nursed him with tender care and devotion.  About 34 years ago they came to live at their present home on the west side river road to Bainbridge. About 20 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery united with the Afton Baptist church, being baptized by Rev. Hill who was their pastor.  Beside his wife, Mr. Montgomery is survived by one brother, Dudley Montgomery of Windsor, N.Y. The funeral services were conducted at his late home by Rev. C.O. Fuller, pastor of the Baptist church, Vanderburg Post G.A.R. of which Mr. Montgomery was a member, attended in a body and conducted the services at the grave in Pratt cemetery.

Charles W. Smith

Died January 13, 1916, New York City

Charles W. Smith of New York City, aged 59 years died very suddenly, Thursday afternoon, January 13, 1916.  The body was brought to Afton accompanied by his wife, Ella M. Smith and Prof. Carlton H. Hayes of Columbia university.  On Sunday at 2:30 o'clock the funeral  was held at the home of Dr. P.A. Hayes, a brother-in-law of the deceased.  Rev. C.O. Fuller, pastor of the Baptist church officiated.  Mr. and Mrs. John Demorier sang two selections. The floral tributes were beautiful.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. The service at the grave conducted by the Masonic Lodge, F.&A.M. No. 360 of which Mr. Smith was a member. Friends of the deceased who were present:  Mother, Mrs. Elvira Smith of Waverly, N.Y., three brothers, A.B. Smith of Buffalo, Fred Smith of Sayre, Pa., John Smith of Waverly, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Austin, of Geneva, Mrs. Edward Crispell of Philadelphia and a niece, Mrs. Joseph Wendell of Waverly, Edwin Huntley, E.E. Huntley, Charles Huntley and their wives.  Mr. Smith was a man of sterling character and ability At the time of his death he held a position of trust and responsibility. He was kind, courteous, obliging and beloved by all with whom he came in contact.  He will be missed by a large circle of friends and especially in his home.

Harriet (Furguson) Moore

Died January 13, 1916. Afton, NY

The death of Mrs. Harriet Moore, widow of the late Oscar Moore (who died Oct. 24, 1915) occurred under particularly painful circumstances last Thursday evening, Jan. 13, 1916.  She resided with her son, George Moore, near Afton lake [Chenango Co., NY].  In some manner not known, as she was alone at the time, her clothing caught fire and she was burned to death.  The accident was not discovered until the return of her son who had been working on the ice.  It is supposed that in lighting a lamp the match may have dropped and thus caught her clothing on fire.  Mrs. Moore was born in Schoharie County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Furguson.  She is survived by her son, George Moore and a brother, Eugene Furguson. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. I.I. Bronson officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood  [Afton, NY].

Mable (Cook) Tingley

Died December 25, 1916, Afton, NY

The death of Mrs. Mable C. Tingley, wife of George Tingley, died, Saturday, Dec. 25, 1915.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cook and was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, 1883.  She had been ill with the grip for about three weeks, but her death was unexpected, and in fact on the day of her death she had appeared to be somewhat better.  She was a member of the Episcopal church. She is survived by her parents and her husband. the funeral was held Tuesday, the 28th Rev. J.J. Francis of the Presbyterian church conducting the service.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].

Celia (Rowe) Lord

Died January 28, 1916, Afton, NY

Mrs. Celia Rowe Lord, the daughter of Henry and Elvira Rowe was born in Sanford, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY], April 17, 1851.  In 1874 she was married to Rufus R. Lord.  For more than a quarter of a century their home was in Sanford, where they reared their family, removing to Afton in 1901.  Between two and three years ago, Mrs. Lord suffered from a stroke of paralysis from which she afterwards rallied, although never fully recovering. A week or more before her death she received the second stroke which proved fatal. She died on Friday evening, January 28, 1916 at her home on Locust St., from which the funeral took place on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at one o'clock.  The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. John J. Francis, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and were attended by quite a large gathering of relatives and friends. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings. The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] under the direction of funeral director, B.Y. McHugh.  Mrs. Lord is survived by her husband and her three sons and three daughters, viz:  Mrs. Fred Goodnough of Afton, Herbert Lord of Bainbridge, Mrs. Wesley Stevens of Sidney and Henry Lord, Fred Lord and Mrs. Frank Knapp of Afton.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 10, 1895

WARD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1, 1895, Mr. Jonas Ward aged 85 years.

BENTLEY:  in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31, 1894, Mr. Charles H. Bentley, about 74 years.

JOHNSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, 1894, Mr .William Johnson, age 72 years.

NICHOLSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 7, 1895, Mr. W. Clark Nicholson, aged 84 years.

WILLCOX:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Jan. 7. 1895, Orrin B. Wilcox, M.D., aged 56 years.

JACOX:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27, 1894, Sarah Bagg [Jacox], wife of W.W. Jacox, age 63 years.

Obituaries (May 24)

Clarence R. Miner

Died October 4, 1908, Oxford, NY

Clarence R. Miner, a former Supervisor and one of the best known business men and farmers in this section of the county, died at his home two miles north of this village early Sunday morning.  Mr. Miner in the past year had several paralytic strokes which weakened him but he had recovered sufficiently to be able to be about and attend to business. About two weeks ago he was again stricken and it was at once apparent that the end was only a question of a few days.  Mr. Miner did not regain consciousness again. Bright's disease was the primary cause of the paralysis.  Mr. Miner was born in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] February 4, 1856 and was the only child of Amos and Emily Miner.  Mr. Miner married Helen Catherine Locke January 2, 1875.  Mr. Miner followed farming and stock raising most of his life   For a few years he was engaged in the west, and on returning here was engaged in lumber enterprises.  He served the town as Supervisor in the years 1901 and 1902.  He was a member of Oxford lodge, No. 175, F.&A.M., and Oxford Chapter, No. 257, R.A.M., and a member of the Congregational church.  He made many friends during his lifetime who regret his early death.  He is survived by his wife, two sons Floyd L. and Benjamin B. Miner, and one daughter, Mrs. C. Ernest Munyan.  One daughter, Emily, died in June, 1904. The funeral was held at the family residence yesterday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. Theo. W Harris. The Masonic commitment service at the grave was performed by Oxford lodge, F.&A.M., at Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Harry Thompson

Died November 30, 1907, Andes, NY

Another fatal accident occurred Saturday morning last at the Howard & McNair saw mill, Pleasant Valley, about two miles or so from Andes village [Delaware Co., NY].  The mill is a large one and there are several saws and usually a number of men are about, but at this time, Harry Thompson, a employee, was running one of the smaller saws in one end of them all alone.  No one knows just how the accident happened, but the pulley holding the saw was broken.  It is supposed Thompson was leaning over at the end of the saw to push away a pile of slabs, when the rope broke, pulling the saw against him.  It struck him at the front of the left shoulder, cutting through his lungs, heart and ribs almost to his waist.  After the accident, he ran the length of the mill, stepped over a shaft eighteen inches from the floor, muttered something about being hurt by the saw and fell dead near Mr. Howard, one of the proprietors who was in his office.  Mr. Howard immediately secured help, and carried the injured man to the house nearby. A physician was summoned but any one could see the terrible nature of the wounds and that medical aid was useless.  Coroner Keator was notified and viewed the scene of the accident and the remains but decided that the cause of death was apparent and plainly accidental.  No inquest was held. The deceased was 25 years of age and leaves a wife, both parents, a brother and three sisters. The funeral was held Monday from the M.E. church at Andes, Rev. Bookhout officiating.

Evalena (Myers) Knickerbocker

Died August 17, 1912, Dunraven, NY

Eva L. Knickerbocker, wife of Postmaster Brink Knickerbocker of Dunraven [Delaware Co., NY], died at her home in that place Saturday evening of pneumonia after an illness of several weeks.  Mrs. Knickerbocker was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers of Dunraven and was well and favorably known in this section. Besides her parents, she is survived by a husband and a young daughter. The funeral was held from the Methodist church, this village, Tuesday, and was very largely attended.  The services were conducted by Rev. James Douglas, assisted by Rev. L.E. Long.  interment in the Margaretville cemetery.

Harriet Ruth Nichols

Died November 12, 1915, Bainbridge, NY

Ruth Nichols, the daughter of George E. Nichols of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], formerly of North Afton, Miss Nichols died at her home near Bainbridge Nov. 12.  Burial was at North Afton, Sunday afternoon.  She was a Christian girl, always cheerful, well liked by all. She leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother and two brothers and one sister. The family have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow and loss.

Chenango American, April 6, 1865

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th ult., Mr. Stephen A. Race, aged 69 years.

At the Naval School Hospital, Annapolis, Md., on the 22d ult., George Taft, of Co. B, 114th Reg. N.Y.S. Vols., aged 18 years, 4 months and 21 days.  Son of Stephen Taft of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  George was taken prisoner on the 19th of October, at the battle of Cedar Creek, and sent to Salisbury Prison, North Carolina, where he remained till within a few days of his death.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Sally M. [Bunnel], wife of Charles F. Bunnel, aged 29 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Francis E. Root, aged 80 years and 10 months.

In rebel prison, Salisbury, N.C., Jan. 17th, Frederick Per Lee, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 21 years.

In Salisbury Prison, N.C., Feb. 18th, Charles E. Curtis of Co. B. 90th N.Y.V., late of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 30 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Mary L. [Wicks], wife of Milton Wicks, aged 22 years.