News Items (August 21)

 Dent Family Farm, Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 15, 1900:  For many years the Dent family has had a representation among the strong contingent of honest farmers of the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and not one of them, to our knowledge, ever belittled the proud title.  They have been as good as the average and the average of the town of Greene is good enough.  They have proved hard working farmers and have aimed to succeed, but success does not come to all farmers, be they honest or otherwise. Farming has its ups and downs and many a farmer with honesty of purpose and years of toil, goes unrewarded in so far as accumulating wealth is concerned and finally passes up higher without leaving to his heirs millions to quarrel over.  Now glancing at the head of these lines you will discover the name of one of Greene's upright, hard working farmers, who is liable to leave to his loved ones, when he drifts from the labors of tilling the soil, a goodly heritage.  

Now here we have a Dent that has no dents in his make up.  Early and late he toils on, and if we mistake not, his profits are on the right side of the ledger. Being a progressive, intelligent  farmer, Mr. Dent has an eye open at all times for the dollars that with brain work, accompanied by willing hands, may be found in the resources of a well conducted farm.  He has a good dairy and he keeps them in a profitable condition by giving them the best of care, knowing full well, that the care given will make them more productive and hence from that source will the shining dollars flow.

If you should walk over the Dent farm, which is located about two miles east of this village, in the month of June, when roses bloom, you would see the long grass from his fertile acres jumping into vigorous life, soon to cover the meadows with fragrant hay. This too, comes from care.  Then look at his fields of grain shooting up strong from mother earth, soon to put on their golden hues, and getting ready for the harvest call.  Now take a stroll into Mr. Dent's barns, the home of his stock, hay and grain.  All is in perfect order, cleanliness abounds, and the animals within are happy because of their owner and keeper's care of them.  Mr. Dent, like all successful farmers, employs all the modern machinery made to make farming less laborious and more profitable, and in this too may a source of profit be found. The old style of farming has seen its day, and those who would succeed in this most honorable avocation, must not "mow by hand" in all that they do on a farm.  Mr. Dent understand this, as you will note by looking over his farming implements.

Now the Dent family are making a good record and as the years roll along their accumulations are enlarging, and when the time comes for them to lay the cares of farming aside, we doubt not that they will have a competency that will ensure them ease and a conscience that it was honorably attained.  Good citizens all, helping to strengthen the grand old town of Greene, may the shadows that cross the paths of all mortals be long withheld from them.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 15, 1900:  Last week Chas. R. Potter, a resident of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], and a veteran of the civil war, received a letter form Philo Birch, who resides in Orleans county, this State [NY], also a veteran.  These old soldiers were captured near Prince George Court House, Va., July 28, 1861, and they were confined in Andersonville prison and suffered all the hardships in that horrible death pen for nine months. These old comrades have not met since they were liberated from prison 35 years ago.

May Cowles, Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 22, 1900:  May, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cowles, died at her home Tuesday, Feb. 27.  Miss Cowles had been ill for about two weeks and during that time has been a great sufferer.  Within the past few days, hopes were held of recovery.  Her death is a great blow to the bereaved parents and friends.  Funeral services from her home Friday at one o'clock.  [Eva May Cowles, 1881 - 1900, daughter of Arthur & Frances A. (Wells) Cowles, buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY]

Ida May (Shaw) Seeley, Died January 15, 1933, Unadilla, NY:  Mrs. Ida May Seeley passed away Sunday 15th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Shaver, Sidney-Unadilla highway, where she had been tenderly cared for almost two years.  Mrs. Seeley suffered a shock 25 months ago, and a few weeks ago sustained a fracture of the hip. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia.  Mrs. Seely was born August 9, 1870, at Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], and was the daughter of Harvey and Ellen (Wilsey) Shaw.  On March 21, 1886, she married Worden Seeley.  He passed away many years ago.  Her entire life was spent in Sidney Center, Sidney and Unadilla. The later place has been her home for the past 12 years.  She was a member of the Sidney Baptist church for many years, and united with the Unadilla Baptist upon going to that village. She was a loyal and faithful worker, a woman of pleasing personality, which made her many lasting friends.  A private prayer service was held Tuesday at 1:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Rider, in Unadilla, and a service at the Presbyterian church in that village followed at 2 o'clock, Rev. John T. Lyon, pastor of the Unadilla Federated church, officiated. Burial in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Rider; one grandson, Kenneth Edward Rider of Unadilla; three brothers, Fred Shaw and Orrie Shaw of Franklin, and Claude C. Shaw of Sidney.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 15, 1900

Marriages

REYNOLDS - DAILY:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango co., NY], March 11, 1900, by Rev. Willard H. Alger, Andrew P. Reynolds of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Mina Daily of Brisben [Chenango Co., NY].

HOVEY - HOVEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 6, 1900, by Rev. C.B. Parsons, Hiram P. Hovey of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. Marilla A. Hovey of Oxford.

GOODENOUGH - LORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7, 1900, by Rev. G.A. Starkweather, Fred C. Goodenough of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Gussie M. Lord of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY].

HINMAN - PRATT:  At the M.E. parsonage, North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 25, 1900, by Rev. Geo. L. Williams, Fred Hinman and Miss Maud Pratt, all of North Fenton.

Deaths

LOOMIS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 11, 1900, Caroline R. [Loomis], wife of Henry Loomis, aged 60 years, and 7 months.

SOULE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 7, 1900, Eli Soule aged 74 years.

PURDY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28, 1900, Catherine [Purdy], wife of William Purdy, aged 63 years.

DAVIS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 8, 1900, Mrs. Wilber Davis, aged 71 years.

MILLER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 5, 1900, Mrs. Hannah Miller, aged 84 years.

JOHNSON:  At the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Lee, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 4, 1900, Stephen B. Johnson, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

CARPENTER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 11, 1900, Laura H. [Carpenter], wife of Lewis E. Carpenter, aged 77 years.

Born

COOPER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 2, 1900, to Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, a son.

HOLCOMB:  In Norwich [Chenango Co.., NY], March 9, 1900, to Mr. and Mrs. Homer W. Holcomb, a son.

Vital Records (August 20)

 Charles W. St. John, Afton Enterprise, July 23, 1914:  Chas. W. St. John was born in Newark, N.J., in 1848, and died at his home in Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY], July 18, 1914.  Mr. St. John had been connected with rail roads for 41 years; the D.&H. alone for 34 years.  He had been a member of the I.O.O.F. for 45 years and was a member of the B. of L.E.  Mr. St. John had been ill seven weeks when death occurred.  Funeral was held at the house, Rev. J.J. Francis officiating, and B.Y. McHugh as funeral director.  Mr. St. John is survived by his wife, Mary St. John, to whom he was married 43 years and two daughters, Miss Belle, and Mrs. Emma F. Bushnell.  The pall bearers were: C.E. Currier, Chas. Weller, C.M. Dickenson, and G.D. Hoyt.

Emma H. (Williams) Russell, Afton Enterprise, February 16, 1905:  Early Tuesday morning, Feb. 7, 1905, Mrs. Emma H. Russell entered into the joy of eternal life. She had been a patient sufferer for many years and since November 12, 1904 confined to her bed, lingering in extreme weakness, tenderly cared for by her husband and children in the home.  At the last, suddenly, without a moments warning, her pure soul took its flight to join the throng of redeemed ones in heaven.  Always tenderly solicitous for the welfare of others, loving patient sympathetic, keenly appreciative of even the slightest act performed for her comfort, the memory of her beautiful, self-sacrificing life will be a constant benediction to all who knew and loved her. Early in life she gave her heart to God and united with the M.E. church and was a truly devoted follower of the Saviour, "who came not, to be ministered unto, but to minister." She lived in the immediate presence of God, taking everything to Him in prayer.  To one who thus knew God, death held no terrors.  It was only going home to her Father's house of many mansions, where Jesus had prepared a place for her, with a sure confidence that she would find a welcome there.

"Oh how sweet it will be in that beautiful land;  So free from all sorrow and pain; With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands.  To meet one another again."

She was the daughter of Wm. O. and Harriet Williams, born March 18, 1841, and married to Lewis D. Russell, March 27, 1861.  Besides her husband she leaves a sorely bereaved family of children.  Mr. Gertrude L. Pearce, of Gilbertsville, Rev. O.G. Russell, of Herrick Center, Pa., George W. Russell of Sidney, Minnie A., Mary E. Ernest R. and Edgar J., at home.  Also a large circle of near relatives and friends, who with the immediate family deeply mourn their loss. The funeral service was held at the home at 11 o'clock, Feb. 10, 1905.  Her pastor, Rev. F.A. Matteson, spoke comforting and appropriate words from the text which she had chosen.  "We look for a city which hath foundations.  whose builder and maker is God," Heb. 11:10, Her four sons tenderly bore the beloved form to its last resting place. The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango co.., NY]

Pearl Ruso, Afton Enterprise, August 10, 1905:  On Sunday July 31st last, at 3 o'clock in the morning, occurred the death of Pearl, wife of Abram Ruso.  She had been ill less than twenty-four hours, and her sudden and untimely death has saddened many hearts. A husband and little boy less than twenty months old, beside an invalid mother, one sister and three brothers, are left to mourn her loss. The funeral was held the Wednesday following, at 10 o'clock from her late residence on Searles hill.  Rev. Odell of Bainbridge officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The funeral was largely attended by relatives and sympathetic friends who brought a profusion of flowers, wrought in various and artistic forms.

The light of her young life went down; As sinks behind the hill; The glory of a setting star; Clear, sudden and still; Fold her, oh father in thine arms, And let her henceforth be a messenger of love between Our human hearts and thee.

The husband and immediate family, hereby extend thanks to friends and kindness shown in this their hour of affliction  It is sweet to be remembered in the lesser trials inseparable from earthly existence, but when death has recklessly entered our door and snatched from our midst a loved one, and all is dark, with scarcely a rap of light to pierce the seemingly impenetrable gloom, it is then, indeed sweet to be remembered. 

No radiant pearl which created fortune wears; No gem that twinkling hangs from beauty's ear. Nor the bright stars which nights blue arch adorns.  Nor rising suns that yield the vernal morn.  Shine with so much luster as the tear that breaks for others too, down virtues manly cheek.

Kind friends be assured that the memory of your benevolent deeds and sympathetic tears will ever remain green and be indissolubly linked with that of the loved and lost one who now sleeps in yonder church yard awaiting the coming of an eternal morning.  O.B.I.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 29, 1854

Married

In Poolville, on 6th, by Rev. P.G. White, Mr. Robert T. Gibson of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ellen L. Smith, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Died

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 20th, Mr. James Goodrich, aged 50 years.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 12th, Naoma Josephine [Rogers], daughter of Decalvus and Diana Rogers, aged 6 months 26 days.

In King's Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on 24th, Mr. John King, aged 63 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on 18th, Edwin [Fisher], son of Thompson G. Fisher, aged 18 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on 18th, Mrs. Leonard, wife of J.B. Leonard, aged 64 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on 14th, Mr. Brooks, aged 80 years.

In Smyrna (Chenango Co., NY], on 20th, Mr. Wyram Bartlett, aged 77 years.

At Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 10th, Miss Mary Ann Evans, daughter of the late Rev. Geo. Evans, aged 19 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1854

Married

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 4th, by Rev. S.W. Bush, Mr. Ezra B. Barnett to Miss Catharine M. Chamberlain, both of this place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 25th ult., by Rev. A.S. Graves, Mr. Webster Graves of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Betsey Marsh of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 23rd ult., by Rev. S. Ripley, Mr. John B. Root to Miss Martha C. Shapley of Oxford.

Died

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on March 1854, Polly Peters, aged 73 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on 27th ult., Martha Giles, aged 57 years 11 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 25th ult., Miss Polly Tucker, aged 58 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 25th ult. Mr. David D. Holmes, aged 48 years.

Vital Records (August 19)

 John W. Doan, Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 28, 1892:  Saturday evening about 6:30 o'clock a fisherman in the raceway near the electric car barns, discovered the body of an aged man near the State St. bank, where the water was scarcely knee deep. The police and coroner Pierce were immediately notified and the body was taken out as soon as they arrived. The drowned man proved to be John W. Doan, who for some time past has lived in the Shepard block on Prospect avenue.  he was about 85 years of age and during temporary fits of insanity had previously attempted to commit suicide.  He was last seen about 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening in that vicinity and it is thought that he was on his way to the scene of his death.  Mr. Doan was well known in this city and will be remembered as a driver of the Montrose stage for a number of years. During the past year his mind has been considerably affected.  He leaves a wife and one son, who is an inmate of the County House.  Binghamton Republican.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Frank, Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 28, 1892:  The Newark Valley correspondent of the Owego Times has the following to say relative to a young couple, former residents of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]:  The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank was filled on Monday evening with hosts of friends, celebrating the tenth anniversary of matrimonial bliss.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank had left nothing undone to make the evening an enjoyable one.  A busy spider had spun his labyrinthian network throughout the house, each thread terminating in some tiny article symbolizing the nature of the occasion, and many things from the comparatively "greater" to the superlatively "greatest," rewarding the toiling extricator at his journey's end. A nice course of refreshments were served, and the hours passed swiftly under the participation of various games.  It was late when the party broke up--a wandering caravan of American tin.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank were the recipients of a beautiful centre table and rocking chair. We wish many happy returns of the day.

Merritt Thompson, Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 28, 1892:  Cortland, Cortland Co., NY:  As the South-bound coal train on the D.L.&W.R.R., which reaches Cortland at 3:42 p.m. was passing the Hitchcock crossing on Elm street this afternoon, Merritt Thompson, a barber, who has been employed in a shop on Clinton avenue, in the building adjoining Sager's drug store, attempted to board the train while in motion.  Thompson missed his hold and fell under the moving train and was instantly killed.  One arm was smashed, his skull crushed and neck broken.  Daniel Thompson, better known as "Snowball," was with him with the accident occurred.  Coroner Moore was immediately summoned and ordered the body to be taken to Deard & Peck's undertaking rooms.  A jury was called and after viewing the body and listening to the evidence of eye witnesses came to the conclusion that he came to his death by his own negligence and that no blame could be attached to the railroad company.  Thompson was undoubtedly intoxicated at the time of the accident.  Binghamton Republican.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 5, 1892:  Last week we published an account of the killing of Merritt Thompson by the cars, at Cortland.  He was a colored barber, and resided at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Several weeks ago he spent a day or two in this village, going about the streets singing and whistling, seemingly happy under the influence of "most all."  He was an itinerant, and like a great many unfortunate mortals was a diligent seeker after that which "biteth like an adder and stingeth like a serpent," and he laid down his life, full to the brim, with the great destroyer.

Williard Wells, Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 5, 1892:  Brisben, Chenango Co., NY:  Williard Wells, who has been sick for the past four weeks, died at his home in So. Oxford [Chenango co., NY], about a mile above the village, on Wednesday of last week. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.C. Gates on Friday. The remains were interred in the Ten Brook cemetery.  He leaves a wife and three children, Leroy of Coventry, Eugene  of Vernon, N.J., and Mrs. A.E. Benedict, of this village.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 28, 1892

Marriages

WIGHTMAN - BISHOP:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 20, 1892, by Rev. H.D. Stebbins, Adney Wightman and Libbie Bishop, all of Norwich.

WORMWOD - PENNER:  in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 11, 1892, by Rev. J.C. Barber, Charles Wormwood, and Minnie L. Penner, all of Sherburne.

Deaths

GROSS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 19, 1892, Mr. James G. Gross, aged 65 years.

SALISBURY:  In Stamford, Delaware Co., April 8, 1892, Mr. Albert Salisbury of Co. E 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., aged 47 years, brother of Mrs. Wm. H. Spencer of Coventry.

COLEMAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 18, 1892, Timothy Coleman, aged 80 years.

GIBSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 18, 1892, Fred A. Gibson, aged 29 years.

LANE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 16, 1892, Rhoda A. [Lane], wife of Rensselaer Lane, aged 47 years.

JOHNSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 5, 1892, Nicholas Johnson, aged 83 years.

ROBINSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 7, 1892, George M. Robinson, aged 55 years.

BERGER:  in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 17, 1892, Joseph Berger, aged 64 years.

Vital Records (August 18)

 Three Bainbridge Boys Lose Their Lives When Boat Overturns, Sidney Record, October 18, 1924:  Last Sunday afternoon, Oct. 12th, many were the anxious homes in Bainbridge village regarding the absence from home of three lads, Frank and Edward Johnson, age 7 and 10 years, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and John Shafer, age 10 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shafer, former residents of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY][, all residing in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  In the morning the three lads had started out of the village and were last seen walking in the direction of the road leading from Bainbridge to Coventry.  Failing to return to their homes late in the afternoon, a search was at once instituted and the clue along the Coventry road was followed.  On one side of that road is located Roberts Lake, a body of water that in former years was a part of the Bainbridge water works system.  The searchers arriving at the lake at once discovered the fate that had overtaken the three little fellows.  On the shore was their clothing, while on the lake floated an overturned flat bottom boat.  An immediate search was made for the three bodies. State Troopers were dispatched from Sidney to render assistance and the lake was dragged. The body of young John Shafer was first recovered and later on the two Johnson boys were taken out of the water. Dr. Edward Danforth, health officer, viewed the bodies and rendered a verdict of accidental drowning.  No one saw the accidental drowning.  No one saw the accident which probably occurred in the morning of last Sunday.  Wednesday afternoon, 15th inst., every heart in Bainbridge was depressed, the burial of the three little boys seemed to strike into every home as if it was their own family loss. The flowers sent for the occasion, vast in number, beautiful in design, testified to the widespread sorrow and the services at the two homes were largely attended. The two Johnson Lads, Frank and Edward, were buried in the Episcopalian cemetery side by side; John Shafer, age 10 years, was buried in Greenlawn cemetery.  Regarding the last named boy comes to light an unusual incident. The Shafer family always carried a Prudential insurance policy on each member, until a few months ago all of the policies were dropped, except the policy carried on John, who lost his life last Sunday.  Mr. Howard Collar, Prudential agent, promptly paid the amount, $10.

Binghamton Press, October 15, 1924:  ....Besides their parents, Edward and Frank are survived by two younger sister, Mary and Grace, and a baby brother, Donald, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Shofkom.  John Shafer is survived by his parents, and six sisters, Dorothy, Gladys, Florence, Louella, Mildred, Margaret and baby brother, Kenneth, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Seamen of Sidney.

Betsey Johnson, Died December 25th, 1854, Coventry, NY:  Mrs. Betsey Johnson, wife of Isaac Johnson, departed this life at the house of her son-in-law, in Coventry, Chenango Co., N.Y., Dec. 25th, 1854, in the 74th year of her age.  Sister Johnson has been an acceptable member of the M.E. Church for more than forty years, and was universally beloved for her Christian sprit, and religious integrity.  During her last sickness she often expressed her desire to depart and be with Christ.  Her death was truly happy and triumphant. She has left a companion and a large family to mourn their loss. But their loss is her infinite gain.  Oh that we all may be prepared to meet her in heaven.    Coventry, Jan. 22, 1855.

Chenango Union, June 21, 1865

Married

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 7th, 1865, by Rev. L. Queal, Mr. Franklin Snow, of Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY], to Miss Mary E. Tracy of North Norwich.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Ansel McIntyre, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Ellen McIntyre, of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Alonzo Van Sternberg, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Helen McIntyre, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], June 5th, by Rev. E.W. Allen, R.B. Landon, M.D., of Fredonia [Chautauqua Co. NY], to Elizabeth Taylor, M.D., of Pitcher.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], April 30th, by the same, Mr. Andrew M. Dickerson to Miss Anna Maria Smith.

Died

In this village, June 10th, 1865, Minnie Merritt [Porter], daughter of B.B. Porter, aged 10 months and 27 days.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], June 15th, Rosa M. [Powell], daughter of Isaac T. and Eliza Powell, aged 14 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 28th, Mrs. Mary Johnson, aged 78 years and 4 months.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], June 5th, Capt. Asa Beach, aged 17 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, of diptheria, Huldah [Hakes], aged 33 years, 7 months and 8 days.  May 12th, Alice L. [Hakes], aged 2 years, 6 months and 1 day; May 15th, Ruetta [Hakes], aged 6 years, 4 months and 9 days; May 20th, Dever [Hakes], aged 10 years, 3 months and 29 days; May 26th Halbert [Hakes], aged 3 months and 22 days--all of diptheria--children of Rufus B. Hakes, who is left alone to mourn this great loss.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 19th, of diptheria, Ellen [Harvey], daughter of Nelson and Martha Harvey, aged 17 years, 29 days.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], May 20th, of diptheria, Mr. David Harvey, aged 36 years, 5 months and 21 days.  He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.

Afton Enterprise, February 20, 1896:  Asa Johnson of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nellie Barr, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were joined in marriage by Rev. C.B. Personeus at the M.E. Parsonage, Afton, Jan. 22.

Afton Enterprise, August 3, 1893:  Married at the residence of the bride's parents, July 31, 1893, by Rev. Henry Hill, Ida B. Johnson, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Isaac B .Jeffers, of Charlotteville, NY [Schoharie Co.].

Vital Records (August 17)

 Samuel Johnson, Afton Enterprise Harpursville Budget, July 4, 1935:  Samuel Johnson, aged 78 years, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Binghamton City Hospital last Sunday June 30.  The funeral was held Wednesday of this week at two o'clock from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Webb officiating.  Surviving Mr. Johnson are two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Spencer of Harpursville and Mrs. Bertha Fuller of Guilford.  

Mary A. Johnson, Afton Enterprise Harpursville Budget, September 1, 1932:  The funeral of Mrs. Frank Johnson, who died August 27, at her home, was held Monday afternoon in the Colwell brothers Funeral Chapel, the Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the Presbyterian Chruch officiating.  Burial was made in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Johnson was 83 years of age and for more than 50 years had lived in Bainbridge.  She was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Benedict. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Alice Thompson of Binghamton, and a son, Charles Johnson of this village [Bainbridge].

Welcome Johnson, Afton Enterprise, December 29, 1894:  Welcome Johnson, a resident of this place over fifteen years ago, died at his home in Corning, Kas., the 23d day of November.  He was between 80 and 90 years of age, and a brother-in-law of Alonzo Easton, of North Afton.

Willard Leroy Johnson, Afton Enterprise, November 9, 1893:  Mr. Willard Leroy Johnson, of Corning, Kas., died at Sycamore Springs, Kas., Oct. 6, 1893, aged 46 years.  Deceased was a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., nY] and a brother-in-law of ex-Sheriff John Robb, of Norwich, who formerly resided in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 9, 1893:  Willard Leroy Johnson, of Corning, Kansas, died of paralysis, at Sycamore Springs, Friday night, October 6, 1893, to which place he had gone in the hope of regaining his health, accompanied by his wife and brother, but Death met him there.  Deceased was born in Bainbridge, N.Y., March 4, 1847, and was at the time of his death aged 46 years, 7 months and 2 days.  He moved to Atchison sixteen years ago last Christmas, and had since made Kansas his home. He was an active member of the Presbyterian church and a good citizen.  He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death, and many relatives and friends, of whom many reside in Bainbridge and Afton.  Ex-Sheriff John Robb, of Norwich, is a brother-in-law of the deceased. At the request of the deceased, he was buried under the auspices of the masonic fraternity, assisted by the Woodmen of which he was a member. The largest funeral procession ever seen in the city followed his remains to the cemetery.

William H. Johnson, Afton Enterprise, February 27, 1913:  William H. Johnson died suddenly last Tuesday morning while drawing wood.  The coroner was called and pronounced death to be due to heart trouble.  Mr. Johnson was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] in 1850.  He is survived by three children, who live in the western part of this state; also by three brothers, George and Samuel of Afton, and Nelson of Bainbridge.

John Randolph Newton, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 9, 1893:  John Randolph Newton, a well known resident of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that town, Thursday afternoon, aged sixty-four years.  Mr. Newton was one of the victims of the railroad disaster at Jackson, Mich., October 13th, by which an excursion train enroute to the World's Fair was wrecked and a number of passengers killed or wounded. Although injured, Mr. Newton went on to Chicago, but upon his arrival there he grew worse, and immediately returned to his home, where he was stricken with pneumonia, which resulted in his death. Deceased leaves surviving five children, two brothers and one sister.  His wife died about four years ago.  Funeral services were conducted at the Free Methodist church in North Pharsalia, Sunday, by Rev. M.N. Downing, of Binghamton, and were largely attended.  Interment in Mt. Hope, Norwich.

Margaret Parsons Foote Williams, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, november 9, 1893:  Margaret Parsons Foote Williams, wife of Mr. William H. Williams, and mother of Mr. Robert D. Williams, died yesterday in the eightieth year of her age.  Mr. Williams has been an invalid for five years, but bore her afflictions without murmur and with true Christian fortitude.  Mr. Williams came from Puritan stock. She was the daughter of the late John Foote, of Hamilton, Madison county.  her grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier, a member of the State Senate of Massachusetts, and afterward a Senator in New York State, and also the first judge of Chenango county.  Her great uncle was commissary general on General Washington's staff.  Mrs. Williams had passed the most of her long life in this city, where she was widely known and greatly beloved. The funeral services will be held from her late home, No. 203 North Pearl street tomorrow afternoon.  Albany Evening Journal.  Deceased was a sister of Mrs. John Mitchell, and a cousin of Mrs. Elizabeth Turner of Norwich.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 25, 1888

Death Notices

SQUIRE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18th, Mr. Oriel Squire, aged 90 years.

BASSETT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17th, Marium Ellen [Bassett], wife of Judge P. Bassett, aged 38 years.

KEYES:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 7th, Mrs. Clarissa P. Keyes, aged 85 years.

BUTTS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16th, Miss Fannie Butts, aged 18 years.

SKILLMAN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16th, Mr. James C. Skillman, aged 58 years.

GRAY:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 10th, Mr. Daniel P. Gray, aged 71 years.

CHAMPLIN:  In Ludden, Dak., Sept. 8th, Mr. Lyman A. Champlin, aged 47 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

RUDDOCK:  In Cuyler, Oct. 5th, Mrs. Esther M. Ruddock, widow of the late Samuel Ruddock, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged 76 years.

BRACH:  In La Fayette, Ind.., Oct. 10th, Mr. Isaac L. Beach, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

THURBER:  In Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Oct. 9th, Mr. Gurden H. Thurber, aged 21 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

Vital Records & News Item (August 16)

 William H. Johnson Insane, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 27, 1883:  Last Saturday William H. Johnson, son of Andrew J. Johnson, of this place, returned from the hop yards at Milford, Otsego County.  Shortly after his arrival here he began to show queer signs, and in a short time he began to talk continually on temperance and the Bible.  He grew rapidly worse and by Monday afternoon he was walking the streets continuously swinging his arms and flourishing a Bible and talking religion to everyone he met.  Doctors were called to examine him who pronounced him insane, but were unable to get him to take medicine of any kind.  Tuesday morning, his brother, Charles, living in Franklin, who is his guardian, was telegraphed for but did not arrive until Wednesday morning.  During Tuesday he seemed worse and his mind gradually turned from religion to other matters, but he still clung to the Bible.  On arrival, his brother immediately took steps to have him removed to the asylum at Utica, but while he was procuring the necessary papers had him removed to a quiet place thinking, perhaps, this would benefit him, but it did not have the desired effect, so he was removed to the asylum Friday night.  No cause has been assigned for his actions as he has always been a steady, hard working fellow, and always respected.  Afton Press

Lewis Brimmer, A Minstrel's Sad End, Chenango Union, September 27, 1883:  Many of our readers remember Lewis Brimmer, a minstrel performer of high rank a few years ago.  He was a native of Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], and after a brilliant career of a few years as the champion banjoist, died an outcast in the jail at Fonda [Montgomery Co. NY], a few days since. A dispatch from that place, dated September 15th says:

"The first death that has occurred in the new jail took place today, the case being that of Lewis Brimmer, formerly of Cobleskill, aged 46.  The deceased was a banjo player, and at one time held high rank among such performers. A few years ago he was often seen in Broadway, driving a fine establishment and elegantly dressed, but he reached the lowest degree of debasement, this being the usual end of a fast life.  He was arrested at Canajoharie as a tramp and was committed to jail, being then in a drunken condition from delirium tremens, suffering from foul disease, and his personal appearance was utterly loathsome.  He died three days after committed and was buried by the authorities.  All he left was his banjo, which he gave to the turnkey."

A correspondent writing from Fonda says:  "The remains of the banjo tramp, Lewis Brimmer, who died in jail, were buried by the poormaster.  Only four men were in attendance, just enough to handle the coffin. A sad conclusion for one who a few years ago earned $200 a week and was the crack banjoist of New York.  Such is the result of a fast life."

Jennie Bolt Griffin, Died January 12, 1933:  Mrs. Jennie Bolt Griffin, 81, wife of E.S. Griffin of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at her home in that city Thursday, 12th, following a long illness.  Mrs. Griffin was born in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], May 12, 1852, and was the daughter of Alphaeus Bolt and Jane (Burch) Bolt.  Mr. and Mrs. Griffin were united in marriage about 50 years ago, in Unadilla. Their married life was spent in Halcottville, until about 1890, when they went to Unadilla, and residing there for about 12 years, when they moved to Binghamton, which has since been their home.  Mrs. Griffin was a loyal member of the Unadilla Baptist church, and since her residence in Binghamton, of the Main street Baptist church.  She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Percival Powers; two sons, Dr.  H.B. Griffin and E.A. Griffin, all of Binghamton; one sister, Mrs. Fred W. Douglas of Sidney; one brother, Lamont Bolt of Norwich. The late Mrs. Charles A. Castle of Unadilla, was also a sister.

Samuel G. Smith, Died  January 28,  1933:  Private funeral services were conducted from the late home of Samuel G. Smith, on Sunday, 29th, Rev. Edwin R. Holden, pastor of the First Congregational church, Sidney, officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Prospect hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware co., NY].  Mr. Smith passed away early Thursday morning, January 26th, at the family Willow street home. the infirmities of old age were factors leading to his demise.  He was highly esteemed in this community where he spent practically all his life. The deceased was born in Bainbridge township [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1st, 1844.  Sixty-one years last April 12th, he married Arminda Olmsted, a daughter of Mr. John Olmstead, vicinity pioneer resident.  For many years they resided on the south road, Sidney-Bainbridge, coming to Sidney about 15 years ago to reside  Surviving are his wife, a son, Fred H. Smith of Delhi; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Burlison of Guilford, and a brother, Bion Smith of Sidney. Several nieces and nephews and grandchildren also survive.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 25, 1888

Marriages

NEWTON - WRIGHT:  At the Free Methodist parsonage, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. M. W. Fuller, of North Pharsalia, Mr. Adelbert D. Newton and Miss Flora De Burr Wright, both of Norwich.

 HACKETT - BAKER:  In Oxford [Chenango So., NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. P.D. Root, Mr. Fred Hackett, of Oxford, and Miss Abbie Baker, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

WINTER - WAGNER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14th, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Henry Winter and Mrs. Lydia J. Wagner, both of Greene.

BABCOCK - BROWN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 4th, by Rev. M. Babcock, Mr. Christian Babcock, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Achsa Brown, of Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY].

GREEN - KELLY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 15th, by Rev. D.W. Lamphere, Mr. Stewell Green of Philadelphia, and Miss Nora Kelly, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

RAYMOND:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th, Ustacia C. [Raymond], wife of William H. Raymond, and daughter of the late Gen. Hendrick Crain, aged 55 years, and 10 months.  Funeral services will be held at her late residence on Miller street, Friday at 2 P.M.

WAGNER:  At the residence of Elmore Sharpe, Esq., in this village, Oct. 21st, Miss Maria L. Wagner, aged 72 years.

FRANCISCO:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th, Miss Maude Francisco, aged 18 years.  Her remains will be taken to Delaware county, Friday, for burial.

BREED:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th, Cornelia Ann [Breed], wife of George F. Breed, aged 24 years.

SMITH:  In the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18th, Eva [Smith], wife of Lester P. Smith, Esq., aged 29 years, formerly of Cedarville, Herkimer Co.

TUCKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 21st, Mr. Edward Tucker, aged 75 years.

MILLER:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 21st, Mr. Lyran Onslow Miller, aged 70 years.

HOLMES:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 19th, 1888, Mr. Franklin H. Holmes, aged 72 years.

KIMBALL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 10th, Mary Schrier Kimball, daughter of George R. and Mary A. Kimball, aged 21 years.

PLUMB:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 15th, Beulah L. [Plumb], wife of Albert Plumb, aged 34 years.

 

Vital Records (August 15)

Stewart-Arnold, Unadilla Times, January 2, 1903:  A quiet church wedding occurred on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the marriage at St. Matthew's Episcopal church, by the Rev. Dr. R.N. Parks, of Mr. William Becker Stewart of Oneonta [Otsego Co.. NY] and Miss Clarissa Sands Arnold of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]. The ceremony was witnessed by near relatives and friends only.  Formalities were entirely absent, and the couple were unattended. The bride was attired in a traveling suit.  The bride is the only child and sole heir of the late Senator Frank B. Arnold, and a granddaughter of the late Frederick Sands, and is one of Unadilla's best known and highly respected young ladies. The groom is the eldest son of Hon. and Mrs. James Stewart.  In referring to the wedding and to the groom, the Star of yesterday says:  "Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will arrive in Oneonta today and be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart for a brief stay. The groom will proceed to Burlington, Vt., on Friday, to continue his medical studies at the University of Vermont.  Mrs. Stewart will, as soon as she can, close her residence at Unadilla, go to Burlington and pass the winter with her husband there.  The wedding is one that interests elite circles of the two villages, uniting as it does members of representative and honored families of Oneonta and Unadilla and is but the natural outcome of the strong attachment which has formed between the young people.  Mr. Stewart is a young man favored by birth and attainments.  He is making excellent progress in acquiring a knowledge of medicine, a profession for which he has many admirable qualifications.  Possessed of an attractive personality and a musical voice, he has won the affections of a charming young woman.  A cultured environment calculated to develop a refined woman and she is indeed a happy choice.

Miriam Evelyn Clark, Utica Saturday Globe, Died March 5, 1919:  The funeral of Miss Miriam Evelyn Clark, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Clark of Lake Placid, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], was held Saturday afternoon from the chapel in New Forest Cemetery, Utica and burial made in the family plot there.  Miss Clark died March 5, after 18 months' illness from tuberculosis.  Her passing is deeply regretted by many friends of the family in this city and vicinity.

Ida Stokes, Utica Saturday Globe, Died March 13, 1919:  Mrs. Jerry Stokes, a former well-known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday morning at her home in Auburn, Funeral services and interment were held there Thursday.  Surviving is one daughter, Miss Julia Stokes of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Stokes were residents here some 20 years ago and were prominent and well beloved members of the Broad Street M.E. Church.  Mr. Stokes was the Ontario & Western freight agent for many years and highly esteemed in all circles.

Mrs. Walter Whitbeck, Unadilla Times, October 15, 1926:  This community was greatly shocked Saturday morning to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Walter Whitbeck last Friday evening.  Accompanying her husband on a business trip to see a party on Platter Brook near Delhi, and while returning and when near the home of Thomas Pierce, she complained of being very ill.  her husband assisted her to alight from the car and she died almost instantly in his arms.  A coroner was notified and he sent Dr. McNaught of Hamden to the scene, who ascribed the death to heart trouble.  Undertaken Hector Howard was called and took charge of the body, removing it to the Whitbeck home about two miles above Franklin.  Mrs. Whitbeck was the daughter of AlmIron and Ida Gillett Sanborn and was born in St. Lawrence county in 1891.  She has resided in the town of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] for years.  Her husband Walter Whitbeck, two children, Nora aged 14 and Warren, aged about 10 and three brothers, Charles Sanford of Wisconsin, Harvey of Horseheads and Moody Sanford of Franklin survive her.  Funeral services were held from the late home Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. S.E. Sergeants of the Franklin Methodist church officiated and interment was made in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 27, 1883

Marriages

LEWIS - FOSTER:  At Big Flats, N.Y. [Chemung Co. NY], Sept. 28th by Rev. G.W. Foster, Mr. Arthur C. Lewis, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Hattie F. Foster, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

GARDNER - CHAMPLIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 26th, by Rev. L.T. Walker, Mr. Harvey M. Gardner, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Libbie A. Champlin, of Norwich.

HITCHCOCK - ROBBINS:  At the residence of Elinus Blair, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 28th, by Rev. John Benedict, Mr. Frank Hitchcock, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ella Robbins, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

COOK - KIES:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Sept. 28th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. James H. Cook to Miss Eva Kies, both of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

FOSTER - COUNCILMAN:  At Lambs Corners, Broome Co., Sept. 20th, by Rev. G.O. Boers, Mr. J.S. Foster of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Linnie R. Councilman of the former place.

WARNER - SWAN:  In Lincklaen Center [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15th, Mr. Charles Warner to Miss Cora Swan.

SWAN - WARNER:  In Lincklaen Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 16th, Mr. Newell Swan to Miss Lydia Warner.

Deaths

NORTON:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 23d, Mary D. [Norton], wife of Alfred B. Norton, aged 31 years.

MERRITT:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18th, Mrs. Merritt, aged 84 years.

AUSTIN:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18th, May [Austin]daughter of J.L. Austin, aged 8 years.

DRESSER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 6th, after an illness of six months, Miss Ursula Dresser.

STANTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 6th, Mr. Nelson R. Stanton, aged 62 years, 1 month and 3 days.

BUTTS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15th, Inez A. [Butts], youngest daughter of Clark Butts, aged 6 years.

JOHNSTONE:  In Bainbridge, Sept. 8th, Ella Girdene [Johnstone], daughter of John B. and Frances E. Johnstone, aged 1 year and 4 months.

ASHCRAFT:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 10th, Flora [Ashcraft] youngest child of William and Sophia Ashcraft, aged 5 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Schenevus [Otsego Co., nY], Sept. 15th, Eddie, [Williams], youngest son of Rev. J.F. Williams, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

PARKER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY], Sept. 17th, Mrs. Julia Parker, widow of the late Dea. Don C. Parker, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 80 years.

WALSWORTH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], Sept. 18th, Mrs. Delia Walsworth, aged 86 years.

Marriage / Death Notices 1882 & 1898

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 23, 1882

Marriages

WAIT - PARKER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 26th, by Rev. I.T. Walker, Mr. Arnold Wait, to Miss Mary Ann Parker, all of Norwich.

ROE - BENJAMIN:  At the home of the bride's parents, March 15th, by Rev. A.B. Eckert, Mr. Charles S. Roe, to Miss Flora V. Benjamin, all of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

BEARDSLEY - CARY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 15th, by Rev. G.M. Janes, Mr. Charles D. Beardsley, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Alice E. Cary, of Coventry.

AUSTIN - WHITE:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, by Rev. Robert Crandall, Mr. Simeon Austin, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Dilda White, of North Pharsalia.

STERLING - COON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co.., NY], March 12th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. William Sterling, to Miss Nettie Coon, both of DeRuyter.

GOULD - ELLIOTT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. William Gould, of Woodhull, N.Y. [Steuben Co.], to Miss Nora Elliott, of Greene.

Deaths

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Mr. Henry L. York, aged 56 years.

ALDRICH:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 15th, Mr. John B. Aldrich, aged 34 years.

FAGAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Mr. William Fagan, aged 27 years.

STOCKWELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Maritta Stockwell, aged 78 years.

BROOKSBANKS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Mr. James Brooksbanks, aged 74 years.

WOODWARD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mr. Darius Woodward, aged 70 years.

UPHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, Miss Wintie Upham, aged 78 years.

QUIVEY:  in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], March 11th, Dr. Amasa Quivey, aged 49 years.

SMITH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], March 13th, Minnie [Smith], wife of John  N. Smith, aged 32 years.

WHEELOCK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], March 13th, Caroline J. [Wheelock], wife of Rev. L.J. Wheelock, in her 66th year.

TERRELL:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], March 20th, Mr. Ashel J. Terrell, aged 70 years, formerly a resident of this County.

BEATTY: In Newark, N.J., march 14th, Mr. William C. Beatty, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

RICHARDSON:  In Waterloo, Iowa, March 11th, Mr. Gleason P. Richardson, aged 37 years, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 23, 1882

Deaths

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Mr. Asa Smith, aged 67 years.

WOOD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Mrs. Laura Wood, widow of the late Kimball Wood, aged 78 years.

GREGORY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Mrs. Jane Gregory, aged 86 years.

SAWTELL:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], March 11th, Mr. Luther Sawtell, father of Rev. Wm. H. Sawtell, aged 75 years.

LANSING:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mr. Abram Lansing, aged 84 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 13, 1898

Marriages

LINCOLN - WRIGHT:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Oct. 5, 1898, by Rev. Mr. Osteyee, George B. Lincoln, of Charlotteville [Schoharie Co., NY], and Miss Charlotte M. Wright, of Dorloch, N.Y [Schoharie Co.].

SLATER - FRANKLIN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6, 1898, by Rev. Samuel Moore, Chester H. Slater and Miss Mabel Franklin, both of Norwich.

THORP - LONG:  In Rutland, Vt. Sept. 28,  1898, by Rev. Dr. George W. Phillips, assisted by Rev. Willard B. Thorp, of Binghamton, brother of the groom, Rev. Chas. N. Thorp of Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], formerly of Oxford, and Miss Susie G. Long of Rutland.

GILBERT - BEATTY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6, 1898, by Rev. Walter E. Bentley, of New York, Maurice B. Gilbert, and Miss Ida M. Beatty, both of Bainbridge.

CUMMINGS - NIGHTINGLAE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 1, 1898, by Rev. Samuel Moore, Lewis Cummings and Rosa Nightingale, both of Smithville. [Chenango Co., NY]

Deaths

ATHERTON:  At Portland, Oregon, Oct. 3, 1898, William Saxe Atherton, in the 39th year of his age, son of the late Chas. Atherton of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

NEWELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 5, 1898, Otis W. Newell, aged 69 years.

WHEELER:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 28, '98, Lottie F. [Wheeler], wife of John P. Wheeler, aged 46 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

PHELPS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 3, 1898, Edwin Phelps, aged 81 years, a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars.

DODGE:  In Oakland, Cal., Sept. 18, 1898, Mrs. Henrietta Dodge, aged 70 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

MAYDOLE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 10, 1898, Charlena Dickinson [Maydole], widow of the late David Maydole, aged 87 years.

Vital Records (13)

 Dr. C.A. Young, Chenango Union, March 23, 1882:  We published recently a brief mention of the drowning of Dr. C.A. Young, in Oregon.  He was a former resident of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], this County, and the following letter to his brother, A.J. Young of that place, gives additional particulars of the sad event.  Tillamook, Oregon, Feb. 25, 1882:  to A.J. Young, Guilford Centre, N.Y.

Dear Sir:  Your letter of January 24th is received, and in reply I will say that the report you received is only too true.  Dr. Young was drowned while crossing the Nehalem river about twenty miles from where I live.  He was drowned when starting to come to our settlement to visit a patient.  It will never be known how it happened, but it is thought they (he was in company with Mr. C.A. Lamb) had reached the shore, and were attempting to get out of the boat.  It was an Indian canoe; they are made of logs, and are very easily turned over, if a person does not understand them, and where they landed the bank is very steep--that is, goes right off into deep water, and is right at the mouth of the stream, where it empties into the ocean. As it is very swift, it is supposed when they arose to get out of the canoe, it turned over, as their bodies were found only a few feet from the shore, close together.  I saw the Doctor a few days before his death.  He was at my father's house, was well and jolly, and full of fun, little thinking how soon he would be called on to travel that road from which none ever return. The Doctor had resided here but a short time, but during that time he had gathered around him a large circle of friends, composed of our best citizens.  I never met a better hearted man.  He was drowned January 7th, 1882.  His body was recovered on the 11th, in a good state of preservation, was brought to Kilchis, on Tillamook Bay, and buried in a respectable manner.  Yours with respect, Charles H. Miller, Postmaster.

Henry L. York, Chenango Union, March 23, 1882:  Henry L. York died at his residence on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon last, aged fifty-six years.  For months past he suffered from cancer in his mouth, and it has been evident to all that slowly but surely he was going to his death.  Although suffering much from the terrible scourge, he attended faithfully to his duties, and it was but a few weeks since he gave up, and yielded to the inevitable.  He was a son of the late judge Charles York, and was born and we believe has always resided in Norwich.  Often he was called to discharge the duties of town and corporation officer, which he discharged faithfully and well, and at the time of his death he was town collector.  Notwithstanding his sufferings and adversities in life, he was cheerful in his intercourse with all, and had a kindly word for those whom he met.  He will be missed upon our streets, while his stricken wife is left to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent husband, and others of the family circle, to whom he has been as a father, will cherish his memory, and all have the sympathy of friends and neighbors.  Funeral services were held this (Wednesday) afternoon.

William Becker Steward, Unadilla Times, August 26, 1910:  Dr. William Becker Stewart, of whose critical illness during past weeks this paper has made mention from time to time, died at the Main street family residence in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY] at 11:30 o'clock on Sunday evening, August 21st, after an illness of months with Bright's disease, which latterly was attended by intense suffering to the afflicted and helpless mental anguish to the near relatives and numerous friends.  His death at this time brings to an early close a professional career which the citizens of this village feel was destined to have become most successful--yes, brilliant--had health continued.  Dr. Stewart was born at Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], on Nov. 14th, 1877, being the eldest son of the children reared by the Hon. and Mrs. James Stewart.  His family and their ancestors have been esteemed, over a long period of years, as among the most substantial, influential and successful in this section of the state.  His early education was acquired in the Oneonta High and State normal schools, and he was further equipped by taking a course at the Oswego business college.  Choosing for his life work the medical profession, Dr. Stewart entered the University of Vermont, located at Burlington, and was graduated therefrom on July 6th, 1905.  During the time he was pursuing the course of study at the University, he made the acquaintance of Miss Clarissa Sands Arnold, of this village, only daughter of the late Senator Frank B. Arnold.  Acquaintanceship ripened into ardent mutual love, and on Dec. 31st, 1902, Mr. Stewart led Miss Arnold to the marriage altar in St. Matthew's Episcopal church. They took up a temporary residence in Burlington and after Dr. Stewart was awarded his medical diploma, located in Bennington, Vt., in Jan. 1905, where he began the practice of medicine, which continued for five years, or until the spring of 1909, when the family removed to Unadilla and occupied the ancestral home of the wife.  Dr. Stewart, while known intimately to many of the younger set in this village, practically had to face the stranger practitioner's task of making his profession ability known to our citizens through the best of all mediums -- results.  His cleverness soon became apparent and it was not long before his practice became lucrative and ever increasing.  He has been spoken of, by those who employed him, as a natural born physician, doubtless inheriting a part of the ability possessed by his grandfather, the late Dr. William Stewart, regarded in his time as a most successful practitioner in the Charlotte valley. The subject of this sketch was an adept in the sick doom, his ministrations of medicine being attested by a thorough interestedness in the patient's comfort and progress towards health.  He had a passionate regard for his profession, had spent much time and means to equip his office with the latest appliances for specializing in certain ailments and would, no doubt, had his life been spared, been of inestimable worth to this community.  As a private citizen, Dr. Stewart was best esteemed by those who knew him best and longest. Endowed with an impulsive nature, the milk of human kindness, nevertheless flowed freely though his every act.  He was kind hearted and generous to a fault, found rare pleasure in diversified reading, was thoroughly conversant on an endless variety of subjects, which, combined with a retentive memory, made him an interesting person to sit down with for a social visit. The possessor of a rich, vibrant, musical voice, his participation in private parlor musicales and church and public functions only added greater success to the program engaging attention.  He was studiously a gentleman in manners, and his home life, presided over by his lovable and enthusiastic wife, who had given him the additional blessings of two vivacious and interesting children;  James Stewart the fourth, aged six years, and Clara Sands Stewart, aged four, furnished him rare pleasure and comfort, oftentimes generously shared by friends who knew of their home as one of exceeding hospitality.  He was a member of G.L. Halsey Lodge, No. 893, I.O.O.F., and Delta musical fraternity.  While residing in Vermont, Dr. Stewart was first made aware of the presence of the dreaded malady to which he succumbed, and systematically set about retarding the progress of the disease.  he consulted the best specialists and obtained temporary relief.  In June last, following distressing periods of ill health, he entered the Samaritan hospital at Troy for treatment, made encouraging gains and returned home on July 16th, strictly enjoined by the hospital attendants to become passive in his activities. Yielding to the wishes of patients to attend their illnesses he overdid, a few days later was stricken with almost total blindness and failed rapidly until death came to alleviate his sufferings.  From that stately old-time home on Main street, which for generations past has been typical of which is best in earthy home life, where dwelt in the long ago the forebears of his children's mother and the kith and kin they loved so well, and where, even in this dark hour, their spirits and sweet memories seem to linger and comfort the widow and fatherless as words cannot, he was called to that heavenly home "not made with hands" whose Maker and Builder is God, and into whose loving care we commend his spirit.

Harrison L. & Clarissa Sands (Arnold) Beatty

 Beatty - Stewart, Unadilla Times, September 10, 1915:  A quiet but pretty home wedding was solemnized at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 3rd at "Graystones" [Unadilla, Otsego Co., nY]when Mrs. Clarissa Arnold Stewart was united in marriage to Mr. Harrison L. Beatty of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], in the presence of immediate friends of the bride and groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Yale Lyon of St. Matthew's, Mrs. S.S. North, aunt of the bride giving her away.  Mr. and Mrs. Betty left on the afternoon train for a short wedding journey and returned Monday to Unadilla, going from here to Bainbridge, the home of Mr. Beatty Tuesday, where they will reside. The bride and groom have many friends who will extend a wealth of best wishes. Those present at the wedding were:  Mrs. S.S. North, Mrs. Yale Lyon, Miss Jane Sands of Bainbridge, Mrs. Gilbert, a sister of Mr. Beatty, Master James Stewart and Miss Clara Stewart, children of the bride.

Harrison L. Beatty, Norwich Sun, February 26, 1919:  Harrison L. Beatty, prominent Chenango county resident and secretary of the local exemption board, died suddenly in a New York hospital at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.  The body was brought to the family home in Bainbridge Wednesday where private funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, February 28th.  Burial will be made in the family plot.  Mr. Beatty went to New York city at the invitation of the federal reserve bank to attend a conference of upstate men relative to the appointment of county chairmen in the War Savings Stamps drive. It was the intention of those in charge of the drive in this district to appoint Mr. Beatty chairman for Chenango county.  hen he failed to report at the conference, Postmaster E.S. Moore of Norwich was reached over the phone by the secretary of the conference.  Mr. Beatty had left Bainbridge for New York city and an investigation was immediately conducted.  It was earned that his death occurred from pneumonia which developed following an operation for appendicitis.  Relatives at Bainbridge were immediately notified and the body sent home Wednesday. Harrison L. Beatty was a descendant of a prominent pioneer family, well known throughout Chenango county and New York state, especially in New York city where he transacted a great deal of his banking business.  About 30 years ago he came to Bainbridge with his  mother and two other children following his father's death in Newark, N.J., where he was engaged in the importation of tea.  In Bainbridge Mrs. Beatty and the children made their home with an uncle, Joseph Bush, on the estate known a Harmony Farms.  Harmony Farms, one of Bainbridge's most beautiful estates, was settled about 150 years ago by Jaben Bush, its original owner.  While still a young man, Mr. Beatty entered the banking house of Strong & Strong in Binghamton where he gained prominence in banking circles and remained until the failing health of his uncle, Joseph, forced him to return to Bainbridge and assume control of Harmony Farms.  The death of his uncle followed soon afterwards, and Mr. Beatty inherited a large fortune including the Bainbridge estate.  He has since fostered many charities in the village of Bainbridge, being influential in erecting the town hall there.  A bed in the name of Chenango county is maintained in the Albany hospital from a fund provided by Harrison L. Beatty.  About five years ago, he married Mrs. Stewart of Unadilla, a daughter of Frank Arnold, who was well known in the county.  Always a conscientious and diligent worker, no better choice for secretary of the Chenango county draft board could have bene made than Mr. Beatty.  He was injured some time ago in an automobile accident at Bainbridge, but whether or not injuries sustained at that time brought on his later ill health is not known.  He is survived by his wife, one brother, William Beatty of Newark, and a sister, Mrs. Maurice Gilbert of Jamaica.  Mr. Beatty was a member of the Chenango County Board of Child Welfare, having been appointed by Judge James P Hill when the board was first organized in September, 1915.  He was a school director in  the town of Bainbridge and held positions and appointments of public interest upon many occasions.

Norwich Sun, February 27, 1919:  Harrison L. Beatty, whose death occurred in a New York hospital Tuesday morning, will be buried tomorrow, Friday, February 28th, in the family plot on Harmony Farms at his late home in Bainbridge.  Mr. Beatty was an extensive traveler.  A number of years ago he encircled the globe, visiting many of the countries in the old world. About twelve years ago he was appointed by the Governor of New York state as the commissioner from this state to the Charlestown exposition.  Half of the cost of Bainbridge's town building was paid by Mr. Beatty. This building contains the village opera house, and rooms where the trustees and town board meet, the town clerk's office and the offices of other village officials' also the police and fire departments and a small public banquet or gathering hall which is open for use at all times.  His work on the local exemption board in cooperation with W.H. Sullivan and E.H. Doody was especially commendable.  Chenango county was always among the first in the state to make their reports, keeping their records up to the minute, being among the earliest in sending in all required accounts.  Mr. Beatty went to  New York early in the week for the purpose of undergoing an operation.  In the meantime, Guy Emerson, chairman of the War Saving Stamps board of the second federal reserve district had asked Mr. Beatty to meet him in New York, to confer over the matter of the chairmanship for Chenango county.  It had been the desire of Mr. Emerson to name Mr. Beatty as the chairman of Chenango county in the War Savings Stamps drive. A message came to Postmaster Edward S. Moore of Norwich, asking him to locate Mr. Beatty.  It was then that Mr. Moore called up the Beatty home in Bainbridge, later learning that Mr. Beatty had passed away in a New York hospital.  

Clarissa Sands (Arnold) Stewart Beatty, Bainbridge News, October 14, 1926:  Clarissa Sands Arnold, wife of the late Harrison L. Beatty of Bainbridge and daughter-in-law of Mrs. James Stewart of this city [Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY], died about half past six o'clock Monday evening at the Fox Memorial hospital.  Mrs. Beatty had been ill for the past two months, and only a week before her death had been brought to the hospital.  Though her condition was known to be critical, her family and friends had been hopeful, and it was not until a few days before her demise that it became sadly evident that the end was at hand.  The funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at her late home in Unadilla.  The rector, Rev. Yale Lyon, will officiate and interment will be in the family plot at Glenwood cemetery in Oneonta, beside her first husband, the late Dr. William B. Stewart.  Mrs. Beatty was born about 49 years ago, and was a daughter of Hon. Frank B. and Clara (Sands) Arnold of Unadilla in which village nearly al her life was spent. She was educated in a Young Ladies' seminary at Auburndale, Mass., near Boston, and after finishing its work, spent a year in travel abroad in company with an instructor and a group of graduates. Returning to Unadilla she was married December 31, 1902, to Dr. William B. Stewart, then of this city but afterwards of Bennington, Vt.  Later the family moved to Unadilla where Dr. Stewart died in 1910.  In 1915 she again married, her second husband being Harrison L. Beatty of Bainbridge.  Mr. Beatty died in 1919, and following his death she returned to Unadilla, where save for the three winters spent in the south, the remainder of her life was passed.  The immediate surviving members of her family are one son, James W. Stewart, residing in the south, and a daughter, Miss Clara Sands Stewart of Unadilla.  Her father Hon. Frank B. Arnold was a former state senator, and it was to his influence and energetic effort that Oneonta largely is indebted for its State normal school.  Her uncle, Father Edward, for several years deceased, was a distinguished member of the Roman Catholic priesthood in the city of  New York.  The deceased was a woman of fine mental attainments; but, more than this, she had such qualities of gentleness of spirit, of helpfulness and of unostentatious generosity as endeared her to all with whom she came in contact.  She was a life long member of St. Matthew's Episcopal church in Unadilla, and during the war devoted herself untiringly and unselfishly to the work of the Red Cross.  In her death the community and the church of her native town are bereaved; and the grief which there is felt has its counterpart in the hearts of all who knew her.  Oneonta Star.

Vital Records (August 11)

 George Wetmore, Chenango Telegraph, January 21, 1910:  George Wetmore died Tuesday morning at 8:30 at the residence of his son, Frank Wetmore, No. 43 Silver St. [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Wetmore, whose death was due to a shock was 78 years old and had been feeble for some time.  He was the son of Gideon and Frances Wetmore and was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] in 1832.  In 1854 he was married to Harriet Harris of Preston.  Shortly after their marriage they went west returning about 45 years ago and residing here.  Mrs. Wetmore died several years ago and since that time Mr. Wetmore has lived with his son.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Leach of Scranton, Pa., and two sons, Charles of Scranton and Frank, of this place.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence on Silver St., Friday at 2 o'clock.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich].

George A. Bates, Chenango Telegraph, January 21, 1910:  Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  George A. Bates died yesterday morning at his home in Mechanic street .  Mr. Bates suffered a shock Monday morning, from which he never rallied.  A wife survives; also a brother, Harris Bates of Greene. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at three o'clock Rev. C.D. Broughton officiating. Burial in Riverside cemetery [Oxford].

Hubert H. Wylie, Chenango Telegraph, January 21, 1910:  Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hubbard H. Wylie died at his home here Sunday evening, Jan. 16, 1910, aged 81 years.  Mr. Wylie was taken sick about four weeks ago and has suffered intense pain until death came.  He was born in Coventry Dec. 6, 1828 on what is now known as the George Wylie farm.  With the exception of one year spent in the west when a young man he has lived all his life in town, and was well known.  In 1857 he was married to Sarah Brown of Harpursville and soon after they bought the farm, and Mr. Wylie being a carpenter, built the house where they have since passed 52 years of life, together making a very pleasing and hospitable home.  One son Jesse was born and lived to be 19 years old when he died in 1886.  Mr. Wylie was always a kind, helpful neighbor and true friend, with always a pleasant word for everyone.  He has filled many offices of trust and honor in town affairs and could always be counted on as doing what was the right thing. he will be greatly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends; but on no one will fall the loss as heavily as on his wife, who has the sympathy of everyone in her great sorrow. the funeral service will be held Thursday P.M. at 1 o'clock at his late home, with burial at West Coventry, Rev. Weller of St. Ann's Episcopal church of Afton will officiate.

Jesse T. Wylie, Afton Enterprise, March 5, 1886:  Jesse T Wylie of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died last Saturday night after a lingering illness.  Mr. Wylie attended school at the Afton academy last term, and won many friends by his gentlemanly deportment who will be pained to hear of his death.  His funeral was held Wednesday of this week.

Enoch H. Copley, Sidney Record, January 5, 1933:  Deep and widespread regret was felt in this locality when Tuesday morning, 3rd int., came the news of the death at his home near Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] of Enoch H. Copley, age 75 years, following brief illness from pneumonia.  In his well spent years we find a rare example of that life which leads with honor to the grave, that steadfastness to purpose which proves an example to all.  He lived 67 years in the same farm home and reared a family to honor any community in which they reside.  He was generous and kindly to all, sustaining serious losses to himself.  Mrs. Copley passed beyond six months ago, leaving a family to mourn the loss of exemplary parents and deep is the sympathy of all.  The services to be held at the home Friday afternoon, 6th inst., will be conducted by the Rev. John T. Lyon, of Unadilla.  Mr. Copley is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ward Loomis, Bainbridge; Mrs. Leon Loomis, Forest Hills, L.I.; Mrs. Stephen Ordway of Binghamton and one son Bury C. Copley of Canton Mass. and ten grandchildren.  Burial in Evergreen cemetery at Unadilla.

George W. Scott, Sidney Record, January 5, 1933:  George W. Scott, 69 years of age, for the past 19 years proprietor of the Franklin Inn at Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] passed away at his home Sunday afternoon after an illness of about a week, the cause of death being heart trouble.  Mr. Scott was born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] in September 1863. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth McGraw at Hancock Nov. 25, 1903.  He is survived by his wife, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce of West Delhi, and Mrs. Ella M. Clark of Endicott. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. S.E. Sargeant pastor of the Franklin Methodist church officiating. The body was placed in the vault in Outeout Valley cemeteyr, and burial will take place at Walton later.

Marriage Notices - Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 2, 1896

HALL - ROGERS:  At the residence of the bride in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, December 31, 1895, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Charles F. Hall and Miss Bernice E. Rogers, both of Norwich.

SMITH - LULL:  At LeRoy, N.Y. [Genesee Co., NY], Wednesday, December 27, 1895, Mr. Stanley M. Smith and Miss Orpha Lull, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

WILLIS - TAYLOR:  At Hallstead, Pa. October 18, 1895, Mr. Charles T. Willis and Mrs. Mary Taylor, both former residents of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

FRENCH - BROOM:  At Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Monday, December 23, 1895, Mr. Charles E. French and Miss Hattie  J. Broom, both of Afton.

COLE - RANDALL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 26, 1895, by Rev. Ward T. Sutherland, Perry Fred Cole of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Jennie H. Randall, of Oxford.

HITCHCOCK - PREDMORE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], December 25, 1895, by Rev. C.P. Parsons, Baron Hitchcock and Miss Mary E. Predmore.

FORD - HARRINGTON:  At the residence of R.S. Yeomans in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 25, 1895, by Rev. C.B. Parsons, Warren Ford of East German [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Mabel P. Harrington, of McDonough [Chenango Co.., NY].

McCOMB - ECCLESTON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], December 24, 1895, by Rev. J.L. Scolorin, Albert McComb and Miss Clara G. Eccleston, both of McDonough.

STORK - MINOR:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], December 24, 1895 by Rev. J.F. Whitney Burton J. Stork of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Flora B. Minor of Coventryville.

SHAW - BROOKINS:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], December 24, 1895, Lewis N. Shaw, of Afton [Chenango co., NY] and Mrs. Edna E. Brookins, of Coventry.

NUTE - ROSS:  At the residence of Mr. Richard P. Kutschbach, in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] December 25, 1895, by Rev. Samuel Miller, of Sherburne, Miss Harriet E. Ross of Sherburne, and Prof. Arthur C. Nute of Jordan [Onondaga Co.., NY].

Vital Records (August 10)

 Elizabeth G. Shults, Chenango Union, January 2, 1896:  The Pasadena correspondent of the Los Angeles Times, of December 16, writes of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Shults, wife of Prof. James H. Shults, who was Superintendent of Schools in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] before Prof. Griffith came here:

"The illness of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Shults, wife of Dr. James H. Shults, professor of physics in the State Normal School, ended in death early this morning at the family residence, No. 103 Orange Grove avenue.  Mrs. Shults was a woman of exceptionally bright intellect and of unusual literary culture. She was graduated from the Rochester (N.Y.) Free Academy at the age of 13 years, having then read in Latin the "Eclogues" and "Aeneid" of Virgil.  She subsequently took a four years classical course in Syracuse (N.Y.) University.  Dr. Shults was a member of the same class, and he and she were married at her home in Rochester the day after their graduation. Mrs. Shults taught for a time in the Rochester Collegiate institute, and afterward filled the chair of classics in one of the New York State normal schools.  But she preferred the life of the home, and refused several other flattering offers of positions in schools. The loss of a daughter while residing in Cleveland so saddened her life that her health from that time on was gradually impaired.  With her husband she came to Pasadena from Syracuse, N.Y., in 1888.  She was the second president of the Shakespearean society of this city, and was a member of the First congregational church, but failing health compelled her to almost wholly abandon all work outside her own home.  In it she was, to the end, a devoted, self sacrificing Christian wife and mother, and she leaves three children, two sons, aged 17 and 19 respectively, and a daughter, aged 9, as well as numerous friends.  Dr. Charles A. Davis, of this city, and Mrs. Requa, of Los Angeles are cousins of the deceased.  Mrs. William Emerson, a sister, who recently came here on account of Mr.'s Shults' illness, returned to her home in New York a week ago, not expecting the sad end would come so soon. The funeral, which will be private, will be held tomorrow, Rev. D.D. Hill, of the East Los Angeles Congregational church and former pastor of the church here officiating."

Zilpha Finch Bosworth, Chenango Union, January 2, 1896:  Mrs. Zilpha Bosworth, wife of J.P. Bosworth, died at her residence on Canasawacta street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 11:30 Friday morning.  Mrs. Bosworth, whose maiden name was Zilpha Finch, was born in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], January 24, 1827.  On October 22, 1848, she was married to J.P, Bosworth, at McDonough, by the Rev. O. Bennett She came to Norwich with her family about thirty-two years ago and has made her home in this village ever since.  Her husband and six children, Inez, Elmer and Elva, who are in the west, and Ivan, Andrew and Iola, who reside in this village, survive her. She also leaves three brothers.  The funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon Rev. Dr. Bradshaw officiating, assisted by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Burial at Mt. Hope [Norwich].

Hall - Rogers, Chenango Union, January 2, 1896:  Mr. Charles F. Hall, foreman of the Union composing room, and Miss Berenice E. Rogers were married Tuesday night, at the bride's home on Fair street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.C. Hayes, only the immediate members of the families being present.  Both of the young people are well and favorably known in Norwich, where they have a host of friends.  Mr. Hall learned his trade in the Union office and with the exception of a year which he spent in New York City has been in the Union office for about ten years.  He is a member of the Alert Hose Company and one of its most efficient members.  The bride has a large circle of friends who will unite with the Union in wishing the young people a long and happy married life.  Mr. and Mrs. Hall will be at home at No. 4 Cortland street.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 2, 1896

HARVEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], December 27, 1895, Mr. James Harvey, aged 26 years.

BOSWORTH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], December 27, 1895, Mrs. Zilpha Bosworth, wife of John P. Bosworth, aged 58 years.  [Obit above]

FOLLETT:  At Sioux City, In., December 27, 1895, Judson D. Follett, brother of Hon. David L. Follett.

BARNETT:  At Northampton, Mass. December 21, 1895, Mrs. Catherine M. Barnett, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co.., NY].

CLARKE:  At Spring Lake, Mich. December 14, 1895, Rev. E.R. Clarke, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

FERGUSON:  At Afton, December 19, 1895, Mrs. Abbie Ferguson, aged 73.

FRINK:  In Pharsalia, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], December 30, 1895, Nancy [Frink], wife of Calvin C. Frink, aged about 50 years.

Vital Records (August 9)

 Cora Myers, Sidney Record, January 29, 1910:  Last Thursday night, Jan. 20th, death came suddenly at the home of Mrs. Lyman Brown, at the Eastside, whose niece, Miss Cora Myers, aged 23 years, succumbed to an attack of heart trouble.  She was the only child of Mrs. Jane Myers, of West Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], and the loss is a great grief to the family.  Mrs. Myers' husband died about five years ago.  The remains were placed in the vault last Sunday afternoon, after services at the family home on Orchard street. Burial will be given in the spring at Mt. Vision..  Th family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks for many kindnesses received from neighbors and friends.  

Mary E. Burgess, Sidney Record, January 29, 1910:  The loss of a beloved sister, Miss Mary E. Burgess, brings the deepest sorrow to Miss Elizabeth Burgess, Mrs. Sylvester Arms and the members and friends of the family.  Miss Mary Burgess' health had failed for over a year, yet her brightness of heart and cheerful disposition remained the same, with neither murmur nor complaint.  A good, loving heart has gone from the family circle and her loss will long be keenly felt. The family located in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] about eight years ago, coming here from Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], after the death of Mrs. Emily Burgess. The two sisters were inseparable companions, each bearing the other's burden, and devoted friends share this great sorrow. The services on Thursday afternoon, 27th inst., at St. Paul's church, were largely attended, Rev. Geo. Stockwell, officiating.  It is indeed a sad parting for all.

Maud Milward, died December 31, 1932, Sidney, NY:  Mrs. Maud Milward passed away at the George Gibbs home, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Masonville road, Saturday.  Services were Wednesday, where interment took place.  Left to mourn the departed one is a daughter, Viola, 11 years old, a tender age to be left alone, which arouses the sympathy of Christian people.

Esther Caroline Mills, Died December 31, 1932, Sidney, NY: Mrs. Esther Caroline Mills, 49 years of age, passed away Saturday night at the East Main street home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Angell, Mrs. Mills had been in ill health for many months. Besides the daughter, the departed one is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elbert Barton, also two grandchildren. Funeral services, which were private, were held from the Carr & Hare undertaking parlors, Sidney, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon.  Interment in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney].

Harvey Young, Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 21, 1910:  Death in horrible form overtook Harvey Young of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] about 10:45 o'clock Tuesday when trying to get out of the way of a Lackawanna engine near the State street crossing, he slipped and fell under the wheels. Mr. Young who lives with his daughter, Mrs. H.D. Newton at Sidney came here to visit her son, Ernest, at 28 Hickox avenue, Monday.  Tuesday morning a little after 10:30 o'clock he left the home to go to the Rushmore creamery.  It's said that he has been somewhat deaf for a long time.  He walked to the Lackawanna tracks and then started south along the rails.  Northbound freight train 833, bound from Binghamton to Utica had arrived here at 10:35, stopping below the State street crossing.  Both engines and seven freight cars were uncoupled and ran to the Main street crossing where the cars were shunted in on a siding. The engines then proceeded to the water cranes in front of the passenger station where they were uncoupled and took water.  After that they started back to the lower yards for their train.  Engine 628, in charge of engineman George E. Bryant of Utica backed down first. The whistle was blown for the crossings at Brown avenus and Division street.  Young saw or heard this engine, coming and safely cleared the east side of the tracks.  Engine 624, in charge of engineman Charles A. Mahar of Utica followed.  In attempting to get out of the way of this engine, Young lost his footing and fell in the path of the wheels.  The aged man was seen walking down the track by Richard Aldrich, an employee at the creamery.  He says that Mr. Young saw the first engine coming and stepped out of the way.  He then stepped back onto the track and in the path of the second engine.  This he saw just before it was upon him.  Apparently in trying to jump out of the way, he slipped.  Then the tank hit him and he was lost to sight.  As soon as the engine stopped no time was lost in notifying the trainmen.  The body was pulled out from under the tank and the engine ran up to the station where the officers were notified.  Later it was taken to Lawrence & Curtis morgue where it was prepared for burial.  Coroner Earl W. Wilcox was notified and jsut before noon started an inquest at the passenger station.

Sidney Record, January 29, 1910:   The last sad rites in Prospect hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], for the interment of Harvey Young, gathered many friends, who met the remains at the station on the arrival of the train from Norwich.  Mr. Young was 70 years of age, always quiet and pleasant in his relations with everyone.  His tragic death, without a note of warning gives rise to the deepest sympathy for the entire family.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 13, 1864

Marriages

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Thomas P. Wilber, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] to Miss L. Sharp, of Greene.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 4th, by the Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. R. Porter Putnam, of California, to Miss Mary J. Packard, of Bainbridge.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, by the Rev. James A. Robinson, Mr. Sylvester Arms, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Agnes E. Burgess, of Bainbridge.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, of consumption, Mrs. Mary Pellet, wife of Hezekiah Pellet, aged 34 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, Sarah [Gray], wife of the late Enoch Gray, aged 73 years.

In Franklinville, Cattaraugus Co., on the 26th ult., Mr. Seth E. West, formerly of Greene [Chenango co., NY], aged 57 years.

At the residence of her son, Youngs Stowell, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, 1864, Mrs. Anna Stowell, aged 83 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], march 28th, Arthur [Knapp], son of Dwight and Cornelia M. Knapp, aged 4 years and 9 months.