Vital Records (July 8)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 24, 1864

Married

At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 20, by Rev. L.C. Queal, Mr. William H. Wells, of Norwich, to Miss Helen C. Levee, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

At the above place, by the same, August 21st, Mr. Eri Park, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Cloe Ann Tracy, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], August 8th, 1864, by Rev. E.D. Thurston, Mr. William H. Pratt, to Miss Hannah Darman, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], August 11th, by Rev. Lyman Sperry, Mr. Alva W. Lyon, to Miss Mary A. Brigham, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 15th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George W. Miller, to Miss Mary Isabella Ross, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 12th, by Rev. Jas. McDermott, Mr. John Gallagher, of Pennsylvania, to Miss Elizabeth Welch, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

Died

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 19th, Bridget [Curley], wife of Patrick Curley, aged 33 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 3d, Flora B. [Bowers], only daughter of Ephraim and Celia Bowers, aged 17 months, 19 days.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], August 11th, 1854, Mr. Daniel Purdy, one of the first settlers of this county, in the 86th year of his age.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], August 14th, Everett E. [Goodrich] eldest son of Rev. J.T. and Margaret Goodrich, aged 21 years and 7 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], August 8th, Betsy Elizabeth [Moore], daughter of Julius and Isabella moore, aged 1 year 8 mos.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], August 10th, Mr. James M. Bunnell, of the 10th N.Y. Cavalry, aged 37 years.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], August 1st, Mr. Jarvis Howard, of the 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., aged 20 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co.., NY], August 21st, Mr. Andrew Brown, aged 32 years.

Chenango Union, October 25, 1871

Married

STEVENS - SNEIDEKER:  At the Congregational Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. Sam Scoville, Mr. George F. Stevens, to Miss Kate Sneideker, all of Norwich.

WILLIAMS - HOUSE:  At the residence of Mr. Nagel in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Frank Williams, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances House, of Norwich.

LAW - SWEENEY:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 8th, by Rev. E.D. Brown, Mr. Miles Law, of North Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N.Y., to Miss Susan F. Sweeney, of Stoughton, Mass.

FISHER - COAN:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 26th, by Rev. T.B. White, Mr. N.J. Fisher, of South Otselic, to Miss Nettie Coan, of the same place.

EVANS - DOING:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 17th, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Homer Evans to Mrs. Louisa Doing, all of Plymouth.

BRIGHAM - LEADBETTER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Mr. Henry Brigham, to Miss Alice Leadbetter.

GARRET - CHRISTMAN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 15th, by Justice Newell, Mr. Garret, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] to Widow Christman.

RICHARD - ABEL:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Oct. 5th, by Rev. John S. Bacon, Mr. A.C. Richard, of Skaneateles [Onondaga Co., NY] (formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]) to Miss Margaret M. Abel of Fultonville, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.]

Vital Records, Aug/Sept 1846

Binghamton Courier, August 12, 1846

Married

In Guilford, Chenango Co., on the 5th inst., by the Rev. T.H. Pearne, Mr. Lyman N. Root of Madison Co. to Miss Phebe Jane [Guernsey] daughter of Dr. J. Guernsey of the former place.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Orson Richmond of Butternuts, Otsego Co., to Miss Euphemia J. [Guernsey], daughter of Dr. J. Guernsey, as above.

On the 1st inst., by E.C. Kattel, Esq., Mr. John Saddler, aged 84, to Mrs. Polly Sweet, aged 70, both of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday the 4th isn't., Cynthia [Tupper], wife of Mr. Mason Tupper.

In Conklin [Broome Co., NY], on the 15th of July, Mrs. Elizabeth Snook, wife of Mr. Tennis Snook, aged 58 years.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 2nd instant, Mr Robert Aitchison, aged about 34 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Frederick T. [Freeman] infant son of Edmund O. and Amiret H. Freeman, aged 5 months.

Binghamton Courier, August 19, 1846

Mr. Bennett

A young man by the name of Bennett, eldest son of the widow Bennett of Conklin [Broome Co., NY] was thrown from a wagon on Friday evening last, and so much injured that he died on Sunday.  He, with several other persons, we learn, was coming down the hill just above Squires' tavern with a team and hay rigging, at a rapid rate and full of frolic, when a portion of the hay rigging gave way, and Bennett and some of the others were precipitated under the wagon.  One of the hind wheels passed over young Bennett diagonally from the groin to the side, causing his death in about two days. Another of the number, we understand, received a severe wound in the knee from a scythe which was on board the wagon at the time of the accident.

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on the 12th inst., Mary Ellen [Jackson], youngest daughter of Abel W. and Dorinda Jackson, aged 1 year and 3 months.

Binghamton Courier, September 2, 1846

Married

In Maine Village [Broome Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by the Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Nelson Cady to Miss Hannah Rogers, all of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, September 9, 1846

Married

In Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], on the morning of the 1st inst., Cyrus Strong Jr. Esq. of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Mary Martha Bush, daughter of Col. John H. Prentice.

At Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], on the morning of the 2d inst., by the Rev. Edward Andrews of Binghamton, Mr. Edmond Ketchum, merchant, to Sarah [Harpur], daughter of Robert Harpur, of Harpursville.

On Tuesday the 25th ult., at Willow Glen, by Rev. Mr. Nevins, B.C. Whiting Esq., of Owego [Tioga Co., NY], to Miss Susan H. [Colgrove], daughter of Mr. A.C. Colgrove, of Willow Glen, Tompkins co., N.Y.

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Friday evening last, Mrs. Sarah [Hawley], wife of Martin Hawley Esq., aged 62 years.

At Guilford, Chenango County, N.Y., Thursday evening September 3d, Mrs. Lucinda [Knapp], wife of Dr. Colby Knapp and mother of Mrs. D.S. Dickinson and Mrs. G.W. Hotchkiss of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged 63 years.  Woman, having fulfilled in a truthful and Christian spirit, the duties of a daughter, wife and mother; and coming to her rest in peace, her work all done, is the purest, brightest object which the eye ever rests on in this vale of tears. Such a woman was the deceased.  Her whole life was devoted to an exemplification of the Christian graces. The mother of a large family, eight of whom are still living, the cares of her household, and a delicate constitution, did not prevent her living a life of active Christian benevolence.  Her charities and affectionate counsels remain behind her as refreshing dews upon the heart. For forty years she was a worthy member of the Presbyterian church in Guilford; in whose grave yard her mortal remains now repose; while her memory, her kind heart, and worthy examples, are left to perpetuate her influence among all who knew her.  The good we do dies not with us; but remains to encourage others in the labor of well doing.

Binghamton Courier,  September 16, 1846

Drowned:  On the morning of the 3d inst., a dead body was found in the Susquehanna river, about 2 miles below the village of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], and near the residence of Elijah L. Smith Esqr.  The deceased (probably a foreigner) was some 35 or 40 years of age, about 5 1-2 feet in height, of a robust constitution, and apparently inured to hard labor. There was a prominent scar on the instep of the left foot.  No marks of violence were discovered upon the body; which, as was supposed, had been in the water a number of days; and when found had on a pair of rack cloth pantaloons; and a pair of coarse boots were tied together and fastened below the right knee.  As yet, no one has been able to ascertain either the place of residence or name of this stranger, nor by what attending circumstances he came by his untimely death. A few days previous however, some of the inhabitants observed an individual bearing his description, who manifested indications either of idiocy or partial insanity. The body was placed under the care of the overseer of the port, by whom it was decently buried in the afternoon of that day.

Married

In Conklin [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Welcome A. Thompson to Miss Angeline M. Graves, both of that town.

On the 9th inst., at Montrose, Pa., by the Rev. Albert Post, Mr. David Ray of Conklin [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Mary Scott, of the former place.

Died

In this city [Hartford CT], on Friday the 28th of August, at the house of his grandfather, L.T. Pease, Esq., Lorrain Tracy [Robinson], aged 18 months, only son of Lieut. John C. Robinson, U.S.A. -Hartford Times

In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], Aug. 22d, Mrs. Lucy [Williams], wife of Wightman Williams, Esq., aged 46.

Binghamton Courier, September 30, 1846

Died

Near Fennimore Grove, Grant co., Wisconsin, on the 4th inst., after a short but severe illness, Giles W. Russell, formerly of Erie, Pa., in the 29th year of his age. The deceased was a young man of estimable character, industrious and kind, he had endeared himself to a large circle of friends, who deeply mourn his loss. During his sickness he received every attention that could be bestowed by medical aid and kind friends.  Lancaster Herald

The Rochester papers announce the death in that city, on the 23rd inst., of Gen. Vincent Mathews, LLD, aged 80 years.  Gen. Mathews, says the Democrat, was a distinguished member of the legal profession, and at the time of his death, was, as is believed, the oldest practicing lawyer in the state. Gen. Mathew was born in Orange co., in this state [NY] in June 1766.  He commenced the study of law in New York with the late Col. Robert Troup, in 1786, and was admitted to the bar in 1790.  He subsequently moved to Elmira and was elected to the Assembly in 1793, and to the Senate in 1796.  In 1809 he was elected to Congress.  In 1816 he moved to Bath and 1821 to Rochester, where he resided until his death. The Democrat concludes its article with the following paragraph:  "As a man, he was estimable in all the relations of life, winning affection and esteem by acting from the impulses of a generous heart.  He was in truth profoundly respected and warmly beloved.  An exemplary life was crowned by a Christian faith, as he was in the judgment of all, an humble and sincere Christian giving assurance that a life well spent here will be with him but the commencement of a glorious immortality hereafter.."

Vital Records (July 6)

H.D. Brigham

Binghamton Press, March 10, 1909

H.D. Brigham, aged 69 years, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home, 74 Susquehanna street.  He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alva Lyon of Bainbridge, one son, George H. of Scranton, and a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Waldorf of this city.  Mr. Brigham was a member of the G.A.R. and of the I.O.R.M.  He had many friends in Binghamton who will hear of his death with sorrow. The funeral will be held at an hour to be announced later.

Katherine O'Shea

Binghamton Press, March 10, 1909

Mrs. Katherine O'Shea, aged 71 years, died yesterday morning at her home, 57 Oak street. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret O'Shea of this city, and three sons, John and Thomas O'Shea of Silver Lake, and Joseph O'Shea of Buffalo. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the house, and 9:30 at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. C.C. Rogers

Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1888

Mrs. C.C. Rogers departed from this life of suffering on Saturday last, at two p.m.  Her funeral was observed from the church, at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], on Monday.  Beloved by all who knew her, a lady of irreproachable character, and possessed of unexceptionably rare qualities of both mind and heart, she has passed to her reward, and we hope and trust is now fully enjoying the richness of Christ's kingdom at the right hand of God.  Her age was 48 years.

Paul B. Maine

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1868

MAINE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19, 1867, Paul B. Maine, aged 86 years.  It will be remembered by some of the readers of the Telegraph & Chronicle, that in one of the last September numbers, a piece was published headed "What old folks can do," stating what the deceased and wife had done during the past summer.  Mr. Maine began to decline about the time that was published, and for about ten weeks before he expired, was not able to be dressed.  His sufferings were intense, but he bore them with Christian fortitude, and when his children would say to him they wished they could bear the pain for him, he would faintly smile and say, "No one can bear my sufferings for me, I must travel this journey alone."  His mind was clear until the last, and he longed to take his departure from this earth and be at rest.  His aged widow, five daughters and an only son survive him.  Friends, neighbors and children shed tears of sympathy for their aged friend for he always had a kind word for all.

Eugene Kelly

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1868

A boy named Eugene Kelly was drowned in this village on Wednesday.  He was coasting near the river bridge, when venturing too far, his sled ran off into the water.  The current being rapid all attempts to rescue him proved futile.  Bainbridge Ledger

Philander B. Prindle

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1868

Died:  in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, Jan. 13, suddenly, of paralysis of the heart, Philander B. Prindle, aged about 62 years.

Like a thunder clap almost, came the announcement to our citizens on Monday last, "Philander Prindle is dead!"  Yet such is the case.  Suddenly without a moment's warning, and almost unattended, he passed the dread river.  He had been engaged in conversation during most of the afternoon with friends, and seemed more than usually cheerful. About four P.M., he had gone to his office for the transaction of some business, and while engaged in conversation with Miss Jacobs, who had called to leave his clothes she had been washing, his head dropped, the body wilted and rolled upon the floor.  Miss J. at once called W.N. Mason, who was in his office, who in turn summoned Dr. Bailey, who was passing. The doctor immediately went up to the office and found but a slight pulsation at the wrist, which in a moment afterwards had entirely ceased. Dr. Bellows soon came in and united with Dr. Bailey in applying restorative, but without hope, for life was extinct. The Physicians pronounced his disease Paralysis of the Heart.

Mr. Prindle was always somewhat reticent in regard to his own affairs.  For this reason, even his most intimate friends did not know his precise age, but as we understand, he was about sixty-two years of age, and was born in, or at a very early period removed to Johnstown, in this State.  His education was an Academic one only, but still a good and thorough one; at about the age of eighteen he entered the law office of Judge Cady at Johnstown, where he was a fellow student of Nicholas Hill, who afterwards became one of the best advocates and counsellors that the State has ever produced, and where Mr. Prindle also acquired an exact and thorough knowledge of both the principles and practice of the law, and was admitted to the bar in the year 1829.

He immediately came to Sherburne in this County [Chenango, NY] and opened a law office there in the rooms formerly occupied by L.S. Rexford, Esq., on North Main st., where he remained, engaged in a successful practice and bidding fair for distinction until the 1st of January 1832, when having acquired a distaste for the active duties of his profession, he abandoned it, and accepted an appointment as Deputy Clerk of the County, tendered him by Jarvis K. Pike, Esq., the newly elected County Clerk, he removed to this village, of which he remained a resident, and a continuous boarder at either the old or the present Eagle, until his death.

He remained with Mr. Pike as his Deputy during his entire term of office - three years - and gaining troops of friends by his constant attention to his duties and his uniform urbanity of character and social qualities.  From this time, 1835, to 1838 he remained in this village, actively engaged in politics, and one of the most popular men in the County.  In the year 1838, the Whigs having gained the Assembly, he was made one of the Deputy Clerks of that body, and appointment which was renewed in 1839, during which years he was also one of the Registers of the Bank Department, in both of which positions he acquitted himself to the entire satisfaction of all with whom he had to do, and in the large sphere in which he was acting, evincing the same rare, amiable and popular qualities he had manifested at home, and making friends not in every part of the State only, but throughout the Union.  So popular did he become, and so evidently well qualified was he for the position, that there was but little opposition to his election as Clerk of the Assembly in 1840, and again in 1841, in which years he but deepened the public regard for him, and added to the number of his warm and devoted personal friends.

In the Harrison campaign in 1840, he was especially active among the Whig workers of the county, and contributed powerfully to the success of his party. The writer of this well remembers his activity at the log cabin celebration in this village on the 4th of July, and how enthusiastically he entered into the spirit of the day.  His party lost its ascendency in the State in the year 1842, and Mr. Prindle returned again to Norwich, remaining quietly there until 1846, when the Whigs again gaining the majority, he was once more made Clerk of the Assembly, an honor which was well deserved and appropriately renewed at the succeeding sessions of 1848 and 1849, when the Democrats again regaining the power he finally left Albany and public life there, with the universal credit of having been the best Clerk that the House had ever had, and we may add that his superior has not yet been found.

Since that time Mr. Prindle has remained in Norwich, where he has received renewed and accumulated testimonials of the popular confidence and regard, having at different times served as Justice of the Peace, Supervisor of the town; at various times, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the county, School District Trustee; and Clerk of the Board of Excise, which office he filled at the time of his death.  He was also one of the most industrious and efficient of the War Committee appointed by Gov. Morgan for this Senatorial District. And all of these positions he truly adorned. They were no sinecures.  He strove to, and did faithfully perform his whole duty in them all, as well as in whatever position of life he occupied.

But he has gone.  His record is made up, and "well done" is the verdict of all who knew him. Without an enemy he died as he had lived, beloved and respected by all.  His manly form has passed away, but he leaves remembrances which will be lasting.  We shall miss him from our circle, but his counsels will ever live in warm hearts who loved him; a monument of his wisdom, his kindness and goodness of heart.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, January 15, 1868

Married

MILES - BENNETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, by Rev. Thomas Harroun, Joseph Miles of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] and Rosella Bennett of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

BOSWORTH - PARK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. John H. Hall, Johnathan Bosworth of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], and Ellen A. Park of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

REED - ROE":  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 7th, by Rev. John H. Hall, William Reed of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]\, and Jane E. Ree of Smyrna.

BARROWS - RATHBONE: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 7th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Eli Barrows and Augusta Rathbone, all of McDonough.

WEBB - THOMPSON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Charles Webb, and Clara Thompson, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

BRIGHAM - ROGERS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. A.J. Buell, H.D. Brigham and C.A. Rogers, all of Coventry.

DOTY - TUTTLE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Clark Doty and Philinda Tuttle, all of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

WOOLREDGE - ELWELL:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Jan. 7th, by H.A. Campbell, Esq., William Wooldredge and Jane Genette Elwell, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Died

STREET:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, Ellen [Street], wife of Thomas Street, aged 47 years.

PIKE:  In Whitewater, Wisconsin, Dec. 6th, Mrs. Rebecca Pike, widow of the late Hon. Jarvis K. Pike, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in the 86th year of her age.

EVANS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, 1868, Polly A. Evans, aged 54 years.

Vital Records (July 5)

Charles H. Parker

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 8, 1868

Murder of a Conductor:  Charles H. Parker, the Conductor of the Johnstown accommodation train, which left here yesterday afternoon, was murdered near Nineveh station [Broome Co., NY].  Parker had demanded fare from a passenger named Samuel Hull, who refused to produce it, and in endeavoring to put him off the train he stabbed Parker in the Abdomen, killing him almost instantly.  Hull was arrested this morning.   Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 31.

Dana Rice

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 8, 1868

Mr. Dana Rice, a worthy citizen of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], residing some four miles east or southeast of Sherburne, on the New Berlin road, lost his life by a shocking accident which occurred in Sherburne village on Friday last. The unfortunate man, it appears, was driving into town with a load of bark, upon a pair of bob sleighs, and while crossing a bar in the road, on what is known as "East Hill," in the eastern part of the village, by some sudden jerk or movement of the bobs, was precipitated between the horses, the load passing over him, bruising and mangling the body in a fearful manner. The horses taking fright, instantly commenced running, and succeeded in extricating themselves from the load, which was overturned, well down East Street, near the residence of C.B. Weaver.  The horses then made off through the town, in opposite directions.  Rice, in a perfectly senseless condition, was taken to the McKay House, when he expirer in something like an hour. doctors Easton and VanKeuren were soon on the spot, but to no purpose.  Drs. Avery and Beecher, of this village, who were in town, also saw the body before life was extinct, but neither medicine or surgery could be of the least avail. The deceased was a single man, aged about 30 years, temperate in his habits, and highly esteemed in the community in which he lived. We believe he was the only surviving son of aged parents, upon whom the terrible blow must have fallen with crushing weight.

Louisa M. Haynes

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 8, 1868

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly, on Sunday, Jan. 5th, Mrs. Louisa M. Haynes, widow of the late Hiram H. Haynes, aged 59 years.  For more than thirty years she had been a consistent and worthy member of the Baptist Church in this village, always in her place at the appointments of the Church, when consistent, and we can say that one of the praying ones has fallen.  She attended the covenant meeting on Saturday, in her usual health, and at five o'clock on Sunday evening her spirit took its departure, to join those who had gone before, and to receive her crown. The funeral will be attended today (Wednesday) at 1 o'clock P.M.

Domas Hubbard

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 11, 1873

The funeral of Hon. Domas Hubbard, on Thursday, was quite largely attended from abroad, the Chenango County Bar being present in a body to the number of about twenty.  Rev. H.S. Jones made a few excellent and appropriate remarks, after prayer by Rev. A.F. Brown, when judge Prindle and others of the fraternity were called upon for remarks, but declined, when all took the last look upon earth of our illustrious townsman, our kind, excellent neighbor and friend, and his body was borne to its last resting place in the east cemetery.  His sudden decease has cast a gloom over our community, and he will be greatly missed by all.  His death resulted from a complication of diseases arising from affections of the liver and kidneys.  I understand he has made provision in his will (made the day before he died) directing the sun of $500 to be used from his estate for a monument and for fitting up the family ground in that cemetery. The pall bearers at his burial were Messrs. Dimmick, Shepardson, Talcott, Lawrence and Stokes, of Smyrna, and Messrs. Messenger and Chapman of Oneida lake.

Daughter of Daniel Johnson

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 11, 1873

A little daughter of Daniel Johnson, captain of the canal boat "Johnson," was drowned in a lock near Clinton, on Monday of last week.  the child, aged five years, fell between the side of the boat and the lock, and in spite of the efforts of her father, who saw her fall, sank from sight.  Mr. Johnson when not on the canal, resides on Water street in this village, and the funeral services were held here on Thursday.  Oxford Times

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 8, 1868

Married

In St. Paul's Church, Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], New Year's Eve, 1867, by Rev. Walker Ayrault, D.D., Mr. Peter W. Clarke, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maria C. Sands, of Oxford.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 11th, by the same, Mr. George W. Scarritt to Miss Harriet M. Roe, all of Smyrna.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. Joseph Brooks, to Miss Ellen Aldrich, all of Plymouth.

At the residence of the bride's father, In Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY], Dec. 18th, by Rev. Mr. Griffin, Mr. Albert D. Day, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Shepard.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. J.H. Kidder, Mr. Orville L. Ireland, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Celesta E. Ward, of Unadilla.

In Coventry [Chenango Co.., NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. H.D. Brigham to Miss C.A. Rogers, all of Coventry.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. John Spohn, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maggie Edler, of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, by Rev. A.J. Buell, Mr. W.E. Lewis, to Miss H.A. Marvin, both of Oxford.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. L.E. Spafford.  Mr. Joshua Root, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. E.A.  Manning, of Brooklyn.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. J. Henry Bolt, to Miss Mary F. Borden, all of Greene.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by the same, Mr. George Vandemark, of Union [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Jane H. Sacket, of Greene.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Delos B. Ames, to Miss Emma J. Burton, all of Sherburne.

Died

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31st, of consumption, Mrs. Kershaw, widow of the late James Kershaw.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, Ellen [Street], wife of Thomas Street, aged 47 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, Mr. Joshua B. Stone, aged 51 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, Polly [Evans], wife of King Evans, aged 54 years, 4 months and 2 days.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 24th, Mr. Marcus S. Hoadley, aged 70 years.

In Newmarket, Canada, recently, of apoplexy, Mr. Joel Gleason, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Whitewater, Wisconsin, Dec. 6th, Mrs. Rebecca Pike, widow of the late Hon. Jarvis K. Pike, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in the 86th year of her age.

Vital Records (July 4)

Mr. & Mrs. Erastus B. North

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1885

Tuesday, April 23th, was a lovely spring day, and just in keeping with the pleasant party that might have been seen wending their way toward the pleasant home of Mr. Erastus B North, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], half way between the villages of Mt. Upton and Guilford. As the line of carriages neared the gate, the family were gazing, much surprised, as such a procession was seldom seen only on funeral occasions. As the party halted and began unloading basket after basket of refreshments, with divers packages and parcels, their manner denoted nothing funereal, but instead, a jolly, merry company of relatives and friends, who had come from far and near to assist Mr. and Mrs. north to celebrate the thirty-eighth anniversary of their marriage.  The house was filled with guests.  The school closed near by, and teacher and scholars joined the party, each intent on helping celebrate the event.  Mr. Daniel North, who celebrated his ninetieth birthday last November, under similar circumstances, was present, and heartily enjoyed the "surprise."  The two oldest sons were not able to be present, each occupying an important railroad office:  Howard North, in Albany, and Eugene North, in Whitehall.  Three daughters with their families, however, were present:  Mrs. Henry Halbert, of Norwich; Mrs. Alvin Converse, of Gilbertsville; Mrs. Charles Manwaring, of Oxford.  About fifty people were present.  Refreshments were served, and the day was passed in social conversation, outdoor amusements, and singing. The music was a pleasant feature, and we doubt if it could be excelled at an impromptu gathering.  Mr. and Mrs. North were the recipients of many beautiful presents.  When the hour came for parting, everyone decided that it was one of the pleasantest "surprise parties" that it had ever been their privilege to attend.

A Complete Surprise:  It was a happy company that gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. North, of Guilford, on the afternoon of April 28.  The occasion that called so many together was the thirty-eighth anniversary of their wedding. Friends came from Norwich, Mt. Upton, Bainbridge, and Gilbertsville, to congratulate them upon their having been spared each other's company for thirty-eight years.

"Through days of sorrow and of mirth,

Through days of death and days of birth,

Through every swift vicissitude

Of changeful time."

The presents brought will serve as souvenirs of the day during the coming years. A bountiful dinner was served by the ever thoughtful ladies, to which all did ample justice. The company were entertained with visiting, games and music.  a daughter, Mr. Halbert, from Norwich, being present, favored us with some choice songs, after which the company dispersed, leaving with the worthy couple their best wishes for health and happiness.

Hiley Coon

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1885

Our correspondent furnishes us with the following particulars of a sad casualty which occurred at the Mt. Upton depot [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon:

Hiley Coon, a sprightly lad of 17 or thereabouts, while assisting in loading some lumber which his father had sold, stepped backward off the car and fell a distance of twelve or fifteen feet, crushing in his skull.  Dr. Smith was away and the telegram was sent to Gilbertsville, but before the doctor reached him the poor boy was dead.  He had left his home only a little while before, in high glee; he was brought back a corpse.  He was an only child, and his father was lying very ill at the time.  The distressed family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.   F.J.R.

James Hill

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

James Hill, a well known resident of this town [New Berlin Chenango Co., NY], came to the village as usual Friday morning for the purpose of delivering milk at the creamery, and when returning, in company with his son, to their home, they found the road, just above the old paper mill site, badly blockaded with snow and they both got out for the purpose of making a pathway for the team, when suddenly, James exclaimed, "I am going to die," and as suddenly expired.  He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.  He was the youngest son of the late Nehemiah Hill.  New Berlin Gazette.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1885

Marriages

HICKBY - KILROE:  At St. Patrick's Church, in this village, May 5th, by Rev. T.F. Cullen, Mr. Morris Hickey, to Miss Bridget Kilroe, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

HARRINGTON - WILLIAMS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. J.M.C. Fulton, Mr. Robert Harrington, to Miss Phebe Williams, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

MINER - VROMAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, by Rev. C.S. Crain, Mr. Brownel W. Miner, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Vroman, of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

McFARLAND - CHAMBERLAIN:  in Afton [Chenango Co.., NY], April 30th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, S.F. McFarland, M.D., of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Addie Chamberlain, of Afton.

MACKSEY - MORAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, by Rev. Father Bennett, Mr. Perry Macksey, to Miss Maggie Moran, both of Sherburne.

BRISTOL - CAMPBELL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] April 29th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, of Unadilla, Mr. J.D. Bristol, to Miss Eugenia Campbell, both of Bainbridge.

SMITH - HOPKINS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. George M. Smith, of Solon, Cortland county, to Miss Libbie Hopkins, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY].

MARVIN - KENYON:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 23d, by Rev. O.L. Cooper, Mr. Charles L. Marvin, to Miss Grace Kenyon, both of Cincinnatus.

Deaths

HUNT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 3d, Mary A. [Hunt], wife of Oscar Hunt, aged 62 years and 4 months.

PRIME:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 30th, Mr. Henry Prime, aged 51 years.

SAMSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 3d, Rosa Samson, aged 39 years.

SMITH:  At the Utica Asylum [Oneida Co., NY], May 5th, Mary V. [Smith], wife of john Smith, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

O'HOLLAREN:  At Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 22d ult., from the effects of a cancer, Mrs. John O'Hollaren, daughter of Mrs. Dennis  Hickey, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], She leaves a husband and six children.

BUTTS:  Suddenly, in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 30th, Mr. Agrippa Butts, aged 86 years.

BENJAMIN:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Mr. Darius Benjamin, aged 90 years.

COON:  Suddenly, in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Hiley [Coon] son of J.H. Coon, aged about 17 years.  [See news item above]

BUSH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Mr. Jonathan Bush aged 82 years.

BENNETT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Mrs. Israel Bennett.

WARREN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, Mr. Edward R. Warren, son of the late Romeo Warren, aged 42 years.

AYLESWORTH:  In Iowa City, April 13th, Dr. B.H. Aylesworth, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

SANTMIER:  In Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 23d, Matie [Santimier], daughter of Rev. David J. and Mary E. Santimier, aged 6 years, 4 months and 16 days.  Remains taken to North Pharsalia for burial.

Vital Records (July 3)

Cozzens - Mathewson

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1886

Early in the evening of December 31st, 1885, the village of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] gave evidence that something unusual was about to take place.  From all quarters persons were hastening to the Baptist church, eager to be in time to witness the marriage of one of the fairest daughters of the village, to a young man of New England--Miss Emma D. Mathewson, to Mr. John H. Cozzens, of Clinton, Mass.  At precisely half past seven o'clock the bride elect, dressed in white brocaded satin, preceded by an usher, and attended by the sister of the expectant groom, preceded up one aisle of the church, while up the opposite aisle marched slowly the groom elect, attended by his best man, and preceded by an usher--the whole party keeping step to a beautiful wedding march played by the organist.  The parties met in front of the pulpit, under a beautiful arch of evergreen and hollyberries, and were quickly made one by the Rev. J.H. Sage, of Georgetown, N.Y. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Barrows, pastor of the church, after which the parties and friends repaired to the residence of the bride's father, T.J. Mathewson, Esq., for reception and refreshments, which continued until a late hour.  The presents to the bride were many and valuable, including a gold watch and chain from the young husband and $100 in gold from the bride's father.  The whole affair, from beginning to end, was complete, and all feel that while Mr. Cozzens is to be congratulated on the successful issue of his courtship, the village of McDonough loses a loved one, whose place can never be filled.

Mary E. Barnard

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1886

After months of patient suffering, Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, wife of Charles A. Barnard of Chicago, died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Nelson B. Hale in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning last.  Her disease was cancer.  Deceased had passed almost her entire life in Norwich.  and the esteem of this community was hers.  Her husband and two little sons survive her, to whom the sympathies of all go out in their bereavement.  Services at the family residence on Hayes street, Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A.M.

Ed Hollenbeck

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1886

Ed. Hollenbeck, an employee in Wickwires' wire works, in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], went on a spree Friday night, and two companions took him home, put him to bed and left him.  He never spoke after entering the house.  His wife, who slept upstairs, thought she heard him up early int he morning, and going down stairs found him in bed.  Raising his head, she became frightened at his appearance, called a neighbor, and a physician was summoned, who pronounced him dead.  An effort will be made to find where he procured the liquor with prospects of a civil damage suit.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 2, 1913

Births

ENGLISH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Monday, Dec. 30, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Enlgish, a daughter.

Married

SKINNER - BEALE:  In Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, Dec. 29th, 1912, by Rev. Percy T. Olton, John Skinner and May Beale, both of Greene.

WEBB - HAMILTON:  At the Rectory, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. Percy T. Olton, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1912, Henry Arnold Webb and Elsie J. Hamilton.

WELCH - BROWN:  In Troy [Rensselear Co NY], Dec. 25, 1912, by Rt. Rev. Mgr. John Walsh, Miss Elizabeth C. Brown to Harold B. Welch of Cortland, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]

MOORHEAD - STRICKLAN:  At Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1912, by Rev. S.E. Lewis, Elmore E. Moorhead and Miss Florence Strickland, both of Triangle [Broome Co., NY].

TURNER - JONES:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18, 1912, Howard Turner of German [Chenango Co., NY] and Hattie Jones of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

Died

BODURTHA:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26, 1912, William D. Bodurtha, aged 71 years, Burial in Sylvan Lawn [Greene].

HEWITT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1912, Mrs. Sally Hewitt, aged 88 years.

LAMPHER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY, Dec. 27, 1912, Emmet G. Lampher, aged 75 years.

BRISTOL:  In Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 15, 1912, Daniel Somers Bristol, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], in his 85th years.

Vital Records (July 2)

Lamira Bradley

Died September 2, 1889, Guilford, NY

Died: Bradley: At the residence of her daughter Mrs. Lamira Sherwood, Guilford, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1889, Mrs. Lamira Hard Bradley.  Mrs. Bradley was born in Salisbury, Vermont, March 17th, 1803.  She removed to Utica and then to Guilford in 1833 in which year she married Ira Bradley who died 1856.  To them was born eight children of whom four are living.  Burial in Guilford Center Cemetery.

George Axtell

Chenango Union, October 7, 1886

The verdict of the Coroner's jury in the case of George Axtell, the Deposit murderer, who died suddenly in the Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] jail on Tuesday afternoon of last week, found that his death resulted from natural causes. The unanimous testimony of the physicians in attendance was that death was produced by a fit, probably epileptic, superinduced by the long continued nervous strain under which he had labored.  Prof. H.L. Griffis, of the Binghamton High School, made an analysis of the stomach, and could detect no poison.  Axtell's funeral was held at the school house in Barbourville (his former home) on Thursday afternoon. Rev. E.L. Allen, pastor of the Methodist church in Deposit, officiated.  Over three hundred people were present. The remains were interred in the cemetery in the immediate neighborhood.

Carl Gallup

Chenango Union, October 7, 1886

Carl Gallup, aged thirty-three years, son of Rev. E.L. Gallup, a Baptist clergyman of Homer [Cortland Co., NY] was found dead in a barn in the rear of the Martin House, in Ithaca [Tompkins co., NY], on the morning of the 26th ult.  He was discovered early in the morning, by an employee of the place, his feet entangled in the spring and brake of a canopy top platform wagon, his head reclining on the floor in a pool of blood. The features of the dead man were terribly distorted and bruised.  Deceased had been on a spree of some days, and it is a question whether he died in an alcoholic fit, or whether there was foul play connected with his death.

Charles Harper

Chenango Union, October 7, 1886

Charles Harper, aged about thirty-six years, who worked for John Rawlins, in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] was kicked in his right side by a cow, while milking in the stables, on the 13th ult.  Medical aid summoned, and it was found that one of his ribs was broken and that he had sustained internal injuries.  He died on the 22d ult., and his remains were interred in the South New Berlin cemetery.

Chenango American, May 7, 1885

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. J.M.C. Fulton, Mr. Robert Harrington, and Miss Phebe Williams, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

At the home of B.C. Campbell, April 29th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. J.D. Bristol, to Miss M. Eugenia Campbell, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. George M Smith, of Solon [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Libbie Hopkins, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY].

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aril 29th, of consumption, Mr. Edward R. Warren, aged 42 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, Robert [Kahl], infant son of Robert and Agnes Kahl.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Aril 11th, Mrs. Mabel Hinman, aged 91 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Vital Records - July 1846 & May 6, 1846

Binghamton Courier, July 1, 1846

Married:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Francis T. Smith to Miss Emily Ann Davis, all of this place.

Binghamton Courier, July 8, 1846

Married:  In Madison, Madison Co., N.Y., on Sunday evening July 5th, by the Rev. M.S. Platt, Manco Capac Dickinson to Miss Charlotte Harvey, all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Binghamton Courier, July 15, 1846

Died:  In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on the 26th ult., of consumption, Mr. John H. Yarrington, in the 69th year of his age.

Died:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Joseph Maxion [Mathewson], youngest son of Joseph Mathewson, aged 13 years 4 months and 8 days.

Binghamton Courier, July 29, 1846

Married: On the 15th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Charles B. Stow, to Miss Janette Smith, all of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Married:  In Union [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Horace Kelsey, Mr. William Spencer to Miss Annis Webb, all of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, May 6, 1846

Married:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by th Rev. Mr. Wilkins, Mr. John D. Keyes of this place, to Miss Jane A. Stevens of Windsor [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Mrs. Henrietta Spendley, aged 19 years, wife of Mr. Robert Spendley and daughter of Mr. Anson Amsbry.  The deceased was singularly lovely and pleasant in her life, and her early and sudden death has cast a gloom over many hearts that will not soon pass away. Though life was bright before her, yet, unrepiningly she obeyed the summons to go hence, and, like the morning flower in the sun's too fervent heat, she meekly bowed her head and died.  Tenderly will her afflicted family and numerous friends cherish her memory, for of her it may emphatically be said--

"None knew her but to love her,

None named her but to praise."

Died:  At Ramapo, Rockland county, on the 22d of April last, Theodore Pierson, son of Hon. Jeremiah H. Pierson, in the 43d year of his age.

Vital Records (June 30)

S.W. Wooley

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Afton [Chenango Co., NY], The funeral of S.W. Wooley was held at the family residence, last Monday afternoon.  The services were conducted in an interesting manner by Rev. Egberts of Bainbridge.  The attendance was very large.  Sentinel

Whitman Barber

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Whitman Barber, aged about thirty years, a farmer residing in the south-east part of this town, died suddenly on Monday evening last.  He had been at the residence of Mr. Phetteplace, a neighbor, in the morning, and while on his return home about eleven o'clock, he was taken with vomiting.  Reaching his home, diarrhea set in, and he died between nine and ten o'clock in the evening.  Dr. Stuart was called a short time previous to his death, but he was past help.  He death was probably caused by abscess or perforation of the bowels.  Mr. Barber was in the enjoyment of his usual excellent health previous to the attack which so suddenly resulted in his decease.

DeWitt C. Cole

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

A number of Sir Knights of Norwich Commandery attended the funeral of a brother, DeWitt C. Cole in Owego [Tioga Co., NY], on Saturday last.  Mr. Cole was formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and for a time connected with the Midland Railroad.  He died in Florida, where he had gone for his health, and agreeably to his request his remains were buried in Owego, under the direction of Norwich Commandery of which he was a member.  Members of Malta Commandery, residents of Owego, assisted in the ceremonies.  Mr. Cole was forty years of age, and leaves a wife and one son.  His disease was consumption.

Darius C. Jackson 

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Hon. Darius C. Jackson, a well known railroad contractor residing in Middletown, N.Y. [Orange Co.], fell dead of heart disease in that village, on Wednesday morning of last week, while hastening to take the Erie train for New York.  He was sixty-three years of age, and was born in Farmington, Wayne County, New York, August 24, 1813, of Quaker parents.  In his youth he removed with his family to Lenawee County, Michigan, where he became a prominent man.  He was twice Sheriff, was Sergeant-at-arms in one of the first Legislatures of that State, was a Whig candidate for State Senator and a Clay elector.  He was one of the founders of Adrian, Michigan, and built large mills at Addison, in that State.  He built the railroad from Cleveland to Sandusky, in Ohio, now part of the Lake Shore air line.  He removed to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1853, and built the Milwaukee and Lacrosse, and part of the Land Grant Railroad from Madison to Portage.  He was owner of the Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad.  He was United States marshal for the State of Wisconsin for six years under the appointment of Abraham Lincoln, and was removed by Andrew Johnson.  He removed to Middletown, in 1868, and built the eastern section of the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad, including the Fallsburg tunnel and the Ellenville branch, under a contract for $1,500,000, losing heavily by its failure.  He has since built the Monmouth County Agricultural Railroad, in New Jersey, also the third and fourth tracks of the New York Central, from Clyde to Rochester.  He built for the Government the Schuylkill Arsenal at Philadelphia, and the keeper's lodge on the Antietam battle field.  He leaves a wife and several children. He was a man of generous qualities, irreproachable character and orderly life, and was greatly beloved and respected.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Marriages

INGRAHAM - KEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, by Rev. N.M. Duff, Mr. George Ingraham to Miss Mary A. Keeler, both of Oxford.

WHEELER - SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. John G. Wheeler, to Miss Mary A. Smith, both of Oxford.

WRENCH -BURDITT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, by Rev. S.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John W. Wrench, to Miss Hattie Burditt, all of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

SENEARE - EVANS:  In Harpursville [Broome Co.., NY], March 17th, by Rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. Charles W. Seneare, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mae Evans, of Union, N.Y. [Broome Co.]

KUHN-OBENANER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 27th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. George Kuhn of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Kate Obenaner of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

LAMAN - FOOT:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st by Rev. B.G. Wicks, Mr. Henry W. Laman of Waverly, N.Y., to Miss Cornelia A. Foot, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

HOLMES - COON:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Daniel M. Holmes, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Cora M. Coon of Lincklaen.

JONES - JONES:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], March 20th, by Rev. G.C. Andrews, Mr. William Jones, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlene/Caroline[?] B. Jones of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY].

FAIRCHILD - TUCKER:  In West Winfield, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.], April 1st, by Rev. J.C. Darling, Mr. Charles H. Fairchild, of West Winfield, to Miss Ida A. Tucker, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

PABODIE:  At the residence of Fred Weiler, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 2d. Freddie J. [Pabodie], son of Henry C. and Mary Pabodie, aged 7 months and 22 days.

NILES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Mr. Nathan Niles, aged 64 years

SOUTHWORTH:  in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 22d, Frank [Southworth], son of John Tracy Southworth, aged 12 years.

BOTSFORD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, Olive [Botsford], wife of the late Gideon Botsford, aged 81 years.

SLITER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Mr. William Sliter, aged 76 years.

WILLCOX:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 22d, Betsey [Willcox], wife of Paris Willcox, aged 47 years, mother of L.J. Willcox, of this village.

WOOLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, Mr. S.W. Wooley, aged 63 years.

AINSWORTH:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 18th, Mary H. [Ainsworth], daughter of Albert A. and Helen Ainsworth, aged 1 month and 13 days.

MOORE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st, Mrs. Roby Moore, aged 85 years.

PEET:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], March 23d, of diphtheria, Helen L. [Peet], daughter of Silas and Amelia Peet, aged 17 years, 1 month and 11 days.

Vital Records (June 29)

Tommy Pettis Welch

Bainbridge Republican, June 7, 1877

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  About 7 o'clock Monday evening, Mr. Wm. Gillman discovered from his saloon window a straw hat floating in the water below the dam in this village, he fished it out, and soon after inquiry was made for Tommy Pettis Welch, grandson of Mr. T.C. Pettis, who had been missed at home for some little time. The hat was shown to Mr. Pettis who recognized it as belonging to his grandson. The alarm was immediately given, boats and lights were provided and men proceeded to rake the pool for the body.  About 10 o'clock, the body was recovered by George Moulton and James Warn, it was in about 25 feet of water and near the dam.  It is not known how the lad got into the water.  He was last seen by Mr. Pettis about the store premises at half past four o'clock.  Some think he fell from the dam, and others from a boat or dock below.  He was a bright, intelligent lad, a little over seven years of age, and dearly beloved by his grandparents, who adopted him after the death of his mother, their daughter, which occurred soon after his birth.  His father is in Plainfield this State. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.   Times

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, June 7, 1877

Mrs. Mary Van Dyke, formerly employed in the office of the Cherry Valley Gazette, died at that place Sunday last.  She has been ill several months with hemorrhage of the lungs.  Deceased was a sister of J.D. Van Dyke, formerly connected with this office.

"Aunt Ruth" Coe died at the residence of her brother-in-law, Dexter Hunt, on the  31st ult., She was beloved and esteemed by all who knew her.  Her age was 81.  Her remains were taken to White Store [Chenango Co., NY] for interment.

William Wilkinson departed this life on Thursday the 31st ult.

W.N. Wilkinson, Esq., whose death took place on Friday last, was buried on Sunday at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], by the Masonic Fraternity. A large number of Citizens from home and abroad were in attendance.

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Marriages

BOWMAN - LEWIS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Henry W. Bowman of Norwich, to Miss May Lewis of Earlville, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

SPEAR - CRANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 27th, by Rev. I.T. Walker, Mr. Fred W. Spear, to Miss Dora M. Crandall, all of Norwich.

AAMODT - CHALOTTE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. G.C. Carter, Mr. C.A. Aamodt, to Miss Amelia Chalotte, all of Norwich.

PERSONEUS - ELLIS:  At the home of the bride, Dec. 7th, by Rev. D. Personeus, Rev. C.B. Personeus of North Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Flora Ellis of Woodville, Jefferson Co., N.Y.

BIRDLEBOUGH - BECKWITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. A.W. Brrows, Mr. Reade Birdlebough of German [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Esidene Beckwith of McDonough.

TOWSLEE - NICHOLSON:  At the home of the bride, in Berkshire, N.Y., Nov. 29th, by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, Mr. Delos I. Towslee of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Addie B. Nicholson, of the former place.

MILES - CHRISTIAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 29th, by W.F. Jaquith, Mr. Albert Miles, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Grace Christian, of Rome [Oneida Co., NY].

ALBRIGHT - THOMPSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co.., NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. P. Griffin, Mr. Lloyd W. Albright, to Miss Ellen H. Thompson, all of Guilford.

SMITH - WILKINSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3d, by Rev. G.R. Northrup, Mr. Zechariah Smith to Miss Hannah Wilkinson, all of Afton.

MERCHANT - WEBB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. A.H. Todd, Mr. George M. Merchant, of Etna [Tompkins Co., NY], to Miss Lilian Webb, of Greene.

SPANLE - HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4th, by Rev. H.W. Shaw, Mr. Joseph Spanle, to Miss Eva Harrington, all of Greene.

HULL - TILLOTSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 29th, by Rev. G.A. Pace, Mr. George Hull to Miss Annie Tillotson, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

LEWIS - TAYLOR:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. Charles Ray, Mr. John L. Lewis, to Miss Sarah J. Taylor, all of Smithville.

ROE - POULTNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 30th, by Rev. T.L. Randolph, Mr. Harvey Roe, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], top Mrs. Hannah Poultney, of Sherburne.

LACEY - HICKS:  In Brooklyn, Dec. 3d, 1882, by Rev. William Reed, Mr. C. Smyth Lacey, (formerly of Norwich) [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Minnie Hicks, all of Brooklyn.

Deaths

LEWIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 12th, Mr. Eugene Lewis, aged 31 years. [See obit below]

ELWELL:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 2d, Mr. William Elwell.

TANNER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Mr. Herman H. Tanner, son of Henry G. Tanner, aged 30 years.

NEWTON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, Mrs. Deiadamia Newton, aged 65 years.

BARBER:  In Union Valley (Bainbridge) [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 6th, Roxana Barber, aged 68 years.

SIMONS:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 2d, Jane C. [Simons], wife of Harvey Simons, aged 47 years.

KENYON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. Laura Kenyon, aged 72 years.

HALBERT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], Nov. 26th, Miss Alice Halbert, aged 28 years.

DAILY:  In Nichols, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], Nov. 19th, Mrs. Patty Daily, aged 99 years and 8 months.

WINSTON:  At Page Brook (Greene) [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4th, suddenly, Mr. Aaron Winston, aged 77 years, of Evansville, Wis.  [see obit below]

BENTLEY:  At Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mrs. Fanny Bentley, widow of the late Capt. Milton Bentley, aged 79 years.  [See obit below]

Eugene Lewis

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Eugene Lewis, a young man well known in this community, died of pneumonia, at his residence on East Main Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday night.  Some two weeks since he visited one of our village physicians, while suffering from nervousness, and requested that morphine be injected into his arm, which was done.  He immediately visited another physician, complaining of much pain, and made a similar request, which was complied with, the other arm being bared, and the doctor being ignorant of what had already transpired.  It appears that he then went home and swallowed a quantity of chloral, which he had been in the habit of taking, and was soon in an unconscious state, his life being at that time saved by great exertions on the part of physicians and friends.  It was believed that he at the time intended to end his life, and that his death is the result of the overdose taken on that occasion, he not having rallied from tis effects.  His aged was 31 years, and he was unmarried.

Aaron Winston

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Aaron Winston, aged seventy-seven years, died suddenly of heart disease, on Monday of last week, at the residence of Mr. Stone, at Page Brook, in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased was formerly a resident of the neighborhood, but for years past had resided in Wisconsin. About a month ago he and his wife came east to visit old friends, and at the time of his death were at the residence of Mr. Stone.  His son, Richard Winston, was telegraphed to at Evansville, Wis., who came on, made the necessary arrangements, and on Thursday started with the body to their home in the west.

Fanny (Deuel) Bentley

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Fanny Bentley, widow of the late Captain Milton Bentley, died at Sherburne Four Corners, December 13th, 1882.  She was born December 18th, 1803, in that part of the town of Northeast, Dutchess County, which is now Pine Plains.  Her father was Jonathan Deuel.  She was married February 13, 1823, and removed to Sherburne Four Corners in 1835.  Her husband died May 16, 1880.  Seven of her eleven children survive:  Henry J. Bentley, of Lima Centre, Wis.; Samuel G. Bentley, Alfred Bentley, Catharine Bentley, and Maridda, wife of Edward H. Hartwell, of Sherburne Four Corners; Rachel, wife of Calvin S. Comstock, fo North Western, N.Y., and Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Holden, of Sherburne.  The deceased was a member of the Congregational Church of Sherburne.  Funeral services will be held at the house on Saturday, December 16th, at 12 M.

W.C. Candee

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Another fatal coating accident occurred last week. W.C. Candee, aged nineteen years, of the freshman class of Hamilton College, in Clinton [Oneida Co., NY], while coasting down College Hill, alone on a sled, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, and steering with one foot, tried to change his position, which caused the sled to veer and run against a popular tree.  He did not strike the tree himself, but was thrown some distance on the ice, and his skull fractured.  He died on Thursday afternoon.  Deceased was a resident of Watertown [Jefferson Co., NY].  This is the second fatal accident from coasting down that hill, and a number of students were thrown from a bob sleigh, a few years ago, when several of them had limbs broken. The trip down the hill is made at the rate of a mile a minute.

Vital Records (June 28)

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, January 18, 1828

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Mr. Rexford, David Buttolph, Esq., Counsellor at Law, to Mrs. Esther Kelsoe, all of that town.

Died:  In this Town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th and 9th last, Hezekiah and Mary Wheeler, the former aged 81, and the latter 84 years.  Theirs was a rare case of longevity, having lived nearly 60 years together with reciprocal affection, and enjoying uninterrupted health, partaking of all the blessing and pleasures that honest industry, and hearts free from guile can afford.  Their deaths are lamented by numerous relatives and friends.  It was their wish that neither might long survive the other; that the tender affection and mutual love they bore each other might not be lessened by a separation.  Their prayers were heard; their feeble lamps became extinct together, and they now be shrouded in death beneath the cold clods of the valley in one grave together.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Luther Newcomb, aged 36.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriage Notice

FARNSWORTH-DeVOE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 11th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. I. Burr Farnsworth, to miss Minnie B. DeVoe, all of Afton.

Death notices

INGERSOLL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24th, after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll], wife of Frederick W. Ingersoll, aged 52 years, 8 months.

THURSTON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 21st, Oliva [Thurston], wife of William Thurston, and daughter of the late Benjamin Draper, of Morris, Otsego Co., aged 73 years, 2 months and 16 days.

FINOUT:  In Greene (Page Brook) [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 11th, Mrs. Eunice Finout, aged 53 years.

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15th, Mr. Henry Davis, aged 61 years.

NICHOLSON:  in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 23d, Mr. Wm. Nicholson, aged 89 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co.., NY], Sept. 19th, Mr. George M. Weaver, aged 41 years.

PECK:  In Albien, Orleans Co., Sept. 1st, Elizabeth McLane [Peck], wife of Elias B. Peck, aged 40 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

ELKINTON:  In Philadelphia, Sept. 21st, Mr. George M. Elkinton, brother-in-law of B.H. and Henry F. Weeden of this village.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 17, 1878

Guilford News Items

Many changes have taken place among our fellow mortals and of those whom we saw in active and vigorous life but a few weeks ago, several have paid the debt of nature, and "gone to that bourne from whence no traveler returns."  Of those whose "sands of life were nearly run," or who were less firmly held by the silver cord, a number have been gathered to their final rest.  Of the former, and closely following the death of a devoted wife, is that of Philip Wheeler, just west of our place, who died on the 11th inst., aged bout 55 years.  An active, energetic farmer, Mr. Wheeler had accumulated a handsome property, and will be missed among a large class of business men.  With some failings, he also had many good qualities and the care which he bestowed upon an aged father and mother till their death go someway to mitigate the former.

Among the latter class are Lorenzo M. Belden, Charles Thompson and Roger Williams, all of them old residents of this vicinity.  Of Mr. Williams something more than a passing notice is due him.  Born at Gloucester, Providence Co., R.I., in 1790, he came to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in February, 1818, and settled just west of what was then known as "Cable's Pond"--the Guilford Lake now.  Hardly an attempt at a village was visible here then, and the surrounding country was dense, heavy forest.  His nearest neighbors, Stephen Isbell, Henry Wheeler, Caleb Winsor, Lemuel Jewell and Henry Abbey, who came into the country with him, lived distant a mile or more. At first their nearest grist mill was at Shaver's Corners (now East Guilford) but soon after a small, one-run affair, called May's Mill, was started at Guilford.  What would now be trivial were then startling incidents, and in one of them Mr. W. enacted the part of the hero. A rough looking man with a valuable horse and trappings was accidentally discovered secreted in the thick woods to the left of the Old Turnpike just above the Lake, under suspicious circumstances.  Of course the settlers were astir, and they decided to "interview" him.  On surrounding him, he attempted to escape, but was confronted by Mr. W., whereupon he drew a large pistol, leveled it at Mr. W,'s head, and pulled the trigger, but it failed to go.  In the language of Mr. W., "I didn't wait, but with the strength of a tiger, I seized him by the throat and choked him till he was black in the face."  The man was bound and retained, and proved to be a horse thief of the most desperate character.  "Uncle Roger," as Mr. W., came to be familiarly known, afterwards removed upon a farm between our village and the "Centre" where he resided till his death, on the 30th ult.

Mrs. Joshua B. Root

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 17, 1878

The residents of our village [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], were startled on Wednesday afternoon last, to learn that the wife of Mr. Joshua B. Root had committed suicide by handing herself in the barn, at their residence on Albany street.

The lady was first discovered by Mr. Root, who went ot the barn from a field where he had been at work to escape the shower that was coming up.  She stood in a natural position about midway from the door, and Mr. Root spoke to her in surprise at seeing her there, and receiving no reply, went up to her and found that she was suspended by a cord from her neck, which was attached to a spike in a beam near the center of the barn.  He immediately lowered the body and summoned assitance.  Dr. McFarland was called, but she was past all help, and must have been dead when Mr. R. entered the barn. Afterwards he made an examination and found that her neck was not broken, death resulting from strangulation. The cord was knotted about her neck loosely, and did not tighten with her weight, and was found to be loose when she was taken down. She stood on her feet in a natural positon, and it must have taken quite a determination on her part for her to have accomplished her purpose.  How long she had been in the barn it is not known, Mr. R. had left her in the house an hour or so before she was discovered, and Mrs. Hunt, who occupies part of the house, had not heard her leave the house, and supposed that she was taking her afternoon nap.

The lady was Mr. Root's second wife, to whom he had been married about ten years; she was mother-in-law to Rev. L.E. Spafford, a former pastor of the Baptist church in this village.  Her funeral was held on Friday.  She was of a nervous, sensitive temperament, and had been in poor health for a number of years.  Some months ago she had a partial paralytic stroke, and had been very low spirited, and at times her friends considered her insane, and there is no doubt of the face now.

Coroner Avery, of Norwich, held an inquest on Thursday evening, the jury rendering a verdict that she came to her death "by strangulation produced by her own hand while in a state of unsound mind, and no other way."