Vital Records, Oxford, NY, March 1859

 Oxford Times, March 2, 1859

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by J.C. Ransom, Mr. George H. Randall of Wellsborough, Pa., to Mrs. Elsa Styles of Oxford.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. Mrs. Lucy [Morse], wife of Benjamin Morse, aged 81 years.

Died:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th ult. Mr. Isaac N. Angell, aged 79 years.

Oxford Times, March 9, 1859

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Clark Holdridge of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hannah M. Matteson of Oxford.

Married:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, by Rev. Mr. Cornwall, Mr. Oscar R. Pearsall of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Marion A. Benedict of the former place.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., by Rev. Mr. Patterson, Mr. William S. Blivin to Miss Philena S. Smith, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. Mr. Lewis Derrick, aged 30 years.

Died:  At Beloit, Wis. Feb. 15, 1859, Polly [Williams], wife of Mr. John A. Williams, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 47 years, 6 mo and 11 days.

Oxford Times, March 16, 1859

Married:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. N.D. Wilkins, Mr. John N. Dillinbeck to Miss Mary C. Tice, all of German.

Died:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. John Davidson, Jr., aged 41 years.

Died:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 18, Mr. Asa Shattuck, aged 75 years.

Burned to Death:  We learn that Elizabeth Bussy of Sandford [Broome Co., NY], about four miles from this village, was burned to death by her clothes taking fire on the 3d inst.  The girl was about 11 years old; her parents were absent, visiting a brother's children, who were sick and this girl, with three others younger than herself, were left at home, and while she was at work about the stove about 9 A.M., her clothes caught fire, when she ran out of the house to put it out with snow, but as soon as the door was opened, the wind, which was high, blew the fire into a blaze all over her, and although the school mistress of the district ran to her assistance and folded her in a blanket as soon as possible, Dr. OT. Bundy, who was immediately sent for, informs us that her skin was burned to a crisp all over her body, except where her skirts were fastened about the waist. She lingered in great agony until about 7 P.M., the same evening, being perfectly sensible all the time.  Deposit Democrat.

Child Burnt to Death!  We learn that a little girl about 10 years of age, daughter of Mr. Nelson Edwards, living five or six miles from this village, near Morris [Otsego Co., NY], was burnt to death on Saturday, during the temporary absence of her mother form the house.  Her clothing acciently took fire, by some means unknown, and on the mother's return she found the crisp and blackened remains of her poor little girl lying on the floor of a bedroom, where she had crawled in her agony, entirely lifeless, and so disfigured as not be be recognized.  New Berlin Pioneer.

Oxford Times, March 23,  1859

Married:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by the Rev. A. T. Matteson, Mr. Carol Lathrop and Miss Lovisa Norris, both of Smithville.

Died:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mary [Hiller], widow of Wing Hiller, aged 80 years.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Sylvenus [Rice], only son of Robert E. and Ruth E. Rice, aged 1 year and 11 months.

Died:  At the residence of his son, Uri Osgood, In Juliet, Ill. on the 15th inst. Luther Osgood, late of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

Oxford Times, March 30, 1859

Married:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. B.S. Williams, Mr. George R. Thompson of Plymouth, to Miss Mary A. Reed of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. suddenly  Mrs. Relief Slater, widow of the late Capt. Joseph Slater, aged 80 years.

Died:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. Mrs. Raby Whitman, wife of Randall Whitman, aged 103 years.

Died:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 16th inst. Mrs. L.C. Spencer, wife of the late Dr. G. L Spencer, aged 63 years.

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mrs. Cole, wife of Mr. Leonard Cole.

Died:  Also, on the 17th inst. Mr. John Pachin, aged 79 years.

Oxford Times, March 2, 1879

Death of Henry Barnes, Jr A.B.:  On Thursday last, our community were called to mourn the death of one of our most valuable citizens, Henry Barnes, Jr. Principal of the Oxford Academy. The Sunday before, Mr. Barnes spoke of singular sensations to his immediate friends.  Monday, disease exhibited fearful and rapid progress, tending to the head, taking possession of the brain reducing its victim wholly to its sway, and baffling by its vagueness and complicity all efforts to arrest its course, until its fatal termination.  Mental aberration succeeded, but his wanderings were towards his scholars and was developed to the last, in a sad but admirable anxiety for those whose educational interests had so recently occupied his time and energies.  His age was thirty.

Mr. Barnes had nearly completed his second term as Principal of the Academy, securing the increasing respect and affections of his scholars, and the confidence of the community.  He was earnest, active and persevering in season and out of season, and his scholars and their welfare, and his school and its success, were foremost in his mind, engrossed his thoughts, and nerved him with an energy and an enthusiasm which were felt by all, who came within the circle of his influence. To the usual routine of the class recitation, Mr. Barnes frequently added the duties of a public lecturer, with a grace, beauty and strength which much enlarged the sphere of his usefulness, and enabled him at the same time to instruct parent and child.  Many will recollect the appropriate address with which he commenced his labors among us, and the question "wither bound!" its burden and its theme, which he has so soon and so solemnly answered,  in his own case, will recur with tenfold earnestness to those so lately sitting as his disciples.  How all unguessed his death, it seems but yesterday that with eye flashing with joy and a heart throbbing with patriotic emotion, he invited us to join at the Academy, in honoring the Washington Anniversary.  But when it came, the closed halls of the Academy, the darkened windows, the useless festal wreaths and the hush of music, were sadly eloquent with impending sorrow.  His funeral was attended at the Presbyterian Chruch, Sunday afternoon, by a large concourse, and the services were unusually solemn and impressive.  He sleeps embalmed in the tears of faithful, loving scholars, and sorrow stricken parents, and the solemn question, "whither bound," has ere this, we trust, found for him a joyful response in Heaven. 

Vital Records, Greene, NY, February1859

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 3, 1859

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. Mr. Potter, Mr. Frank W. Comstock of Ligionier, Noble Co., Ind. to Miss Delia B. Osgood of Preston.

Married:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 20th ult. by the Rev. C. Perkins, Mr. A.H. Dudley, of Madison [Madison Co., NY] to Miss L.I. Curtiss, of Hamilton.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. Andrew Yeomans, aged 81 years.

Died:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Flora F. Teftt, aged 27 years.

\Died:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th ult., Mrs. Sally Buell, in the 77th year of her age.

Died:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult. of Scarlet Fever, Mary Augusta [Morse], youngest daughter of J.U. and Maria C Morse, in the 11th year of her age.

Why o'er the sweet calm face, fond Mother dost thou weep? / Woulds't thou awake thy child from such a sleep! / She is asleep with Him, whose love alone is pure, / Within whose presence bliss shall evermore endure.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 10, 1859

Married:  In Galesburg, Illinois, on the 13th ult., Mr. J. Leonard Short, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ada He....aw, both of the former place.

Married:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. H. Cady, Mr. Henry R. Randall, to Miss Julia E. Breed, all of Pitcher.

Married:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. C. Ruddock, Mr. Jeremiah Bosworth, to Miss Julia Cowles, all of Pharsalia.

Died:  At Smithville Flatts [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Andrew J Harrison, aged 30 years.

Died:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., of consumption, after a protracted illness, Edwin [Saxton], son of Henry Saxton, aged 19 years and 6 months.

Chenango American, February 17, 1859

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the evening of the 15th inst. by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. John G. Lucas of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nancy C. Haynes, both of the former place.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. Orrin Miner of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Esther A. Westcott, daughter of D. Westcott of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Married:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ult, by Pastor C.S. Crain, Mr. Charles McLagan to Miss Eunice L. Yale, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], on the 23d, ult. by Rev. L.L. Gage?, Mr. William Hayden, to Miss Harriet M. Barnes, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. A. Ketcham, Mr. Nelson O. Hu.....?  of Guilford [Chenango Co., Y] to Miss Helen A. Williams of Bainbridge. 

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. O. Bennett, E.L. Ensign M.D. of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Alcinda Field, doughier of Benjamin Randall, of Norwich. 

Died:  In Jersey City, on Wednesday, Feb. -?- of consumption, Maria Ann -?- [Youlin], wife of Dr. J.J. Youlin, formerly of this place [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], in the 23d? year of her age.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 24, 1859

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr Chas. E. Stratton to Miss Marion L. Bulkley all of Oxford.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. J.C Ransom, Mr. Martin Van Buren Bartle to Miss Mary Adelia Holmes all of Oxford.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. W.P. Potter, Mr. James E. Jacobs to Miss Catharine V. Norris, both of Oxford.

Died:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the -?- inst. Miss Betsey Fairchild, aged 29? years.

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th? inst. Mrs. Sally Farnham aged 73? years.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mrs. Lucy [Morse], wife of Benjamin Morse, aged 81 years.

Died:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th? inst., Mr. Isaac N. A....? aged 70 years.

Vital Records, Oxford, NY - February 1859

 Oxford Times, February 2, 1859

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult. Mr. Edward S. Clark of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah Breed of Norwich.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d Dec. last, by Rev. C.H. Blakeslee,  Mr. Daniel H. Green to Miss Lovina Dibble, all of Norwich.

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th ult. Mr. Levi Gridley, aged 80 years.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, Mr. Andrew Yeomans, aged 51 years.

Died:  At Waterville, Lucas Co., Ohio, on Jan. 21st, 1859, Julia A. Northrup, widow of Eliakim Northrup, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], aged 50 years.

Oxford Times, February 9, 1859

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st Jan. 1859, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Silas W. Nott of Chicago, Ill. to Miss Helen L. Ingersoll of Oxford.

Married:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Jan. 23d, by Rev. L.L. Gage, Mr. William Hayden to Miss Harriet M. Barnes, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th Jan., by Rev. Mr. Potter, Mr. Frank W. Comstock of Ligionier, Noble Co. Ind. to Miss Delia B. Osgood of Preston.

Died:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th Jan. Mrs. Sally Buel, aged 77 years.

Oxford Times, February 16, 1859

Married:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, by Rev. A. Ketchum, Mr. Nelson C. Humphrey of Guilford [Chenango C., NY] to Miss Helen A. Williams of Bainbridge.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., William James Brooks, son of Henry and Helen Brooks, aged 10 months.

Died:  In Smithville Flats, [Chenango Co., NY] on the 9th inst. Mr. Andrew J. Harrison, aged 30 years.

Died:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. Edwin [Saxton], son of Henry Saxton, aged 19 years.

In New York, suddenly of apoplexy, on the 3d of February inst., Mr. George Farnham, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], in the 59th year of his age.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mary Jane Comstock, aged 23 years.

Oxford Times, February 23, 1859

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles E. Stratton of Miss Marion L. Bulkley all of Oxford.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. James E Jacobs, to Miss Catharine V. Norris, both of Oxford.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Martin Van Buren Bartle to Miss Mary Adelia Holmes, all of Oxford.

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. John G. Lucas of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nancy C. Haynes of the former place.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. Orrin Miner of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Esther A. Wescott of Norwich.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. O. Bennett, E.L. Ensign, M.D., of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Alcinda Field, daughter of Benjamin Randall, of Norwich.

Died:  At her residence, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday afternoon, February 18th, Mrs. Sally Farnham, aged 78 years and nine months.  Mrs. Farnham was the sister of Francis and Samuel Balcom, and the last of a large family.  She came here with her parents in 1796, was therefore one of the first inhabitants, fully acquainted with all the incidents of this settlement, sharing in the privations and hardships of pioneer life, and learning to appreciate every step made toward the educational and religious advantages of the present day.  She heard wolves howl in the wilderness which has since been converted into fertile fields and broad meadows, seen rocks and stumps vanish, and give place to pleasant homes.  Spire after spire successively point heavenward, and the village she loved so well, grow from a few isolated dwellings, to its present dimensions.  She came soon after her marriage to live in the home where she died, there buried her husband and reared to manhood, a family of six sons, two of whom have within a year preceded her to the grave.  Devoted to the care and well being of her family, she has yet been a living example of what may be accomplished in spare moments in cultivating the intellectual faculties, becoming conversant with the literature of the day, at home upon all topics of interest, her companionship was sought by young and old, while her wise counsel, and ready sympathy, will never be forgotten by those who sought for them in perplexity or sorrow.  She saw many whom she loved go before her, yet amid the pain and weariness of years, her faith remained unshaken, her mind unclouded, and unable to attend religious services in the Chruch to which she belonged, she could trust in "Him, who doeth all things well."  Her departure leaves a painful void, not only in the family circle, but in the more extended one of friends and neighbors and the home where she lived, loved and died, is consecrated by sacred and pleasant associations.

"On a sick couch, at morn's first gleam / A dying sufferer lay-- / A weary pilgrim, whose life stream / was ebbing fast away. / The lines of age were written deep / Upon the once fair brow -- / The eye its beauty could not keep / Its light was fading now.

The Summer suns of seventy years / And more had o'er her shone, / And life--that scene of smiles and tears / No longer was her own; / A voice seemed speaking in each sigh / A wish to see the shore / Where she should never fear to die / But meet thee gone before."

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. Mr. Josiah Ransford, aged 59 years.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. William M. Leach, of the Noyes House, aged 49 years.

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. James R. Norris, aged 17 years.

The Brooks Poisoning Case:  The Anderson boy, who has been confined in the Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] jail for several months past charged with administering poison to his employer, Mr William Brooks, sometime last spring, has had  his trial deferred till the September term, in consequence of the absence of the principal witness, the chemist, who pronounced the ingredient mingled with the tea grounds, to be arsenic.  A bench warrant was dispatched by the hands of an officer to Albany, to bring the witness to Court, but he could not be found. The prisoner, who is pale and emaciated, a sad picture of haggard wretchedness, will hence be compelled to lie in jail all summer waiting for his trial, which he expressed an earnest wish to have come off at this term.  New Berlin Pioneer

Early History of Greene, Chenango County, New York - Part 6 - 1857

Recollections of the Early Settlement of the Town of Greene

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 7, 1858

Part 6

The social and moral habits of the pioneers of this town is supposed to be a fair sample of that of other settlers in a country heavily timbered.  They mostly came from the New England States, though many of them had settled in the eastern counties of this state [NY].  They came poor.  Few were able even to make a small payment for their lands.

Much want and even sufferings was the consequence.  But common necessities produced common sympathy.  They evinced to the new comers the spirit of genuine hospitality and in all the relations of life, from the raising of the log cabin to the supplying the destitute at their tables, they exhibited more the spirit of family affection than of mere neighborhood sympathy.

Their only resources were derived from the manufactory of shingles for the Baltimore markets, or in felling the trees of the forest cutting and burning them, and from the ashes making black salts for an eastern market, and until they could have time to clear the land and raise food from the earth, they were very dependent on their more fortunate neighbors. This appeal was responded to with alacrity "not grudgingly" but freely even to the dividing the last loaf.  In this respect at least they exhibited Christian principles that would not unfavorably contrast with their more fortunate and refined descendants.

The first grist-mill was erected on the creek about one mile north of C. Sharp's in 1794.  It was built by Abraham Storm and Henry Vorse.  The second was by Deacon Richards, a short distance south of Coventryville, in 1797.  The first saw mill was erected by Mr. Sharp, near the former mill in 1795.

The first tavern was by Conrod Sharp in 1794.  The second by Aden Elliott, in 1795.

The first store opened in this town was by Jotham Parker, in the south part of what is now Coventry in 1799.  the second was by Elisha Smith in the village in 1801.

The first framed house was erected by Thomas Wattles, as a public house on the spot now occupied by the "Chenango House" [in 1857].  This was in 1803.  A store on the opposite corner was built by Mr. Smith the following year.

Greene Post Office was established in 1806.  David Finn was the first Post Master.  The mail route was from Cooperstown to Oxford and then to Chenango Point (now Binghamton) semi-monthly.  The first mail carrier was Charles Thorp.

A weekly mail was carried on horseback on this route and also on the east and west route, as late as 1819, when a semi-weekly stage route was formed from Utica to Binghamton.

In 1822, a tri-weekly stage route was formed from Catskill to Ithaca, which soon became a very general thoroughfare for the traveling public. This was regarded as one of the best stage routes in the State.  But the advent of the Iron Rail and the Steam Engine, soon diverted the human tide to other channels and left it in solitude.

The village of Greene was laid out under the direction of Elisha Smith, the local agent on the Hornby estate in 1806.  It was named Hornby and has ever been the residence of the local agent on the "Chenango Triangle."  The Post Office being called Greene, the recorded name of Hornby was never brought into general use.  It [Greene] is situated on both sides of the Chenango near the center of the town.  It is regarded by strangers as possessing peculiar attractions, and is surpassed by few villages of its size in its beauty of location and its scenery of surrounding country.  It was incorporated in 1842, and contains about 1000 inhabitants.

East Greene is situated six miles up the river, is a pleasant village of about thirty houses.

The Chenango Canal which passes through this town was completed in 1836.  It is the principle channel for local exports and imports. The Chenango Forks Depot, on the Syracuse and Binghamton Railroad, is eight miles from the village. This brings us within twelve hours of the city of New York, and by means of a daily freight line our merchants have all the benefits of early transmission through this channel.

The surface of this town is broken and uneven.  The intervals on its streams are broad and fertile.  The gradual slope of its hills rendered nearly every acre susceptible of cultivation.  A large portion of its cultivated surface is devoted to grazing. The farmers are principally dairymen, and butter is the chief article of transportation.  In addition to this article for transportation, cattle, beef, pork, oats, corn and wool make quite large items in the yearly products of our farms.

This town was originally one of the best lumbering regions in the State.  Pine, hemlock, oak, maple and other choice timber made up much of its forest.  The early inhabitants devoted their energies to the manufacture of lumber which was taken on the spring flood tide to the Baltimore markets.  Millions of feet of lumber were annually taken to tide water from this town, and it was not until the supply became measurably exhausted that the inhabitants turned their attentions to agriculture. The transition was doubtless accelerated by the opening of the Chenango Canal, which afforded a convenient outlet for agricultural products.  Previous to this period we were in a very sequestered position  Our imports from tide water were brought from Catskill, a distance of one hundred and twenty miles.

The topographical and geological items of the town of Green are as follows:

The surface of the country is hilly, but not mountainous.  The valleys are deep, beautiful and fertile and the hills are susceptible of cultivation to their very summits.  The underlying rocks are of the transition class and belong partly to the Erie division of the "New York System," and partly to the Catskill group or old red sand stone.  Rock, of the Catskill, Ithaca and Chemung groups are found in the town and of course the fossils which are the distinguishing characteristics of these groups are also found abundantly. The valleys are alluvial and over the hills in many places are found "transported materials" from other groups such as Oriskany Sandstone, Tully Limestone and even boulders of the primary class such as gneiss and granite, all which have been apparently brought from their northern locations by some unknown agency.

There are no minerals of course to be found and indeed none could be expected, at least in any quantities. A little sulphuret of iron is occasionally found among the rocks, sometime a mere trace of lime and in a few instances scales of anthracite.

A few Springs are found slightly impregnated with Sulphur.

There is nothing grand or imposing in the geological character of the town, and it is only interesting as furnishing those organic remains which serve to show that the "great globe itself" has undergone strange and terrific changes at a time before the "morning stars sang together."

This town is emphatically one of the most healthy regions of the State.  Prevailing diseases are rare, and since the drainage and cultivation of marshy places miasmatic influences seem to have disappeared. Consumption is a prolific cause of death.  This disease however is usually traceable to hereditary causes and not to endemic influences.

The first news paper established in this town was the Chenango Patriot, in 1830.  It was published by Nathan Randall.  It was neutral in politics.  This was succeeded in 1833 by the Chenango Democrat by the same gentleman.  It continued about two years.  In 1852 the Chenango News, a neutral paper was established by A.T. Boynton.  The Chenango American was established by Denison & Fisher in 1855.  At this time [1858], it is in the third year of its publication, and "in full tide of successful experiment."

To be Concluded

Vital Records, Greene, NY - January 1859

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 6, 1859

Married:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Hiram Fuller, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia Maria MacDonald, of the former place.

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 29th ult., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster,  Mr. Harry King, of Barker, Broome county [NY], to Miss Rachel J. Bennett, of the former place.

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Stephen V. Page, to Miss Rebecca A. Bly, all of Greene.

Married:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. D.C. Dutcher, Mr. S.D. Paddleford, of Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Caroline Adress, of La Porte, Ohio.

Married:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 1, by Rev. M.B. Cleveland, Mr. Levi Carpenter, of New Berlin, to Miss Elizabeth Grey, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY]

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] in the M.E. Church, on the 30th ult. by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Benjamin F. Smith, M.D. of  Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen L. Ives, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  At the residence of the bride's father, on the evening of Dec. 20, in Augusta, Oneida county [NY], by Rev. O.B. Bartholomew, Mr. N.A. Bosworth, of East Pharsalia, Chenango county [NY] to Miss Jennie S. Morrow, of the former place.

Married:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by C.W. Ray, Pastor, Mr. Wesley J. Tallett, of Otselic to Miss Julia A. Bartlett of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult. by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. James H. Day, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rosina Barber of Norwich.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst., by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Mr. Seth W. Freeman, of Brimfield, Ill. to Miss Amanda S. Dudley, of Oxford.

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. by the Rev. A. Huntington, Mr. G.A. Dodge, of the Broome Gazette, to Miss Carrie Rogers, of Upper lisle [Broome Co., NY].

Died:  In tis town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] o Saturday, Jan. 1, Katy Willard [Lewis], daughter of Richard G. and M. Isabella Lewis, aged 3 years and 6 months.

Ah!  where's my pretty blossom gone, / In which my heart delighted; / My little bud, was scarcely blown, / Ere cruel winds it blighted.

I saw it droop its little head, / I saw its beauties languish, / I saw its tints begin to fade, / Which filled my heart with anguish.

I still had hopes it would revive, / And all its charms recover, / Until I saw the foe arrive, / It from my heart to sever.

O earth, thy charms yield no relief / To this poor aching bosom; / In pensive sighs I'll vent my grief; / For thee, my absent blossom.

O father! mother! cease to mourn, / Look up to this bright bower, / Behold what beauties now adorn / Thy once poor dying flower.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 13, 1859

Married:  In Warren, Bradford Co., Pa., on the 6th inst. by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Wm. J. Hamlin to Miss Rosetta S Webster, all of the above named place.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Augustus B. Baxter to Miss Amanda S. Cole, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. J.W. Dutcher, Mr. Samuel W. Cumming of Sandford, Broome Co. [NY] to Miss Ann E. Wilkins of the former place.

Died:  In Cincinnatus, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], on the 7th inst. of Catalepsy, Betsey S. [Rose], wife of N.P Rose, aged 49 years.

Death of E. Max Leal.  We learn by telegraph, that this gentleman, formerly editor of the Chenango Telegraph, died suddenly at Albany, yesterday.  He was a clerk in the Comptroller's office.  He leaves a wife and child.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 27, 1859

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. Mr. Edward S. Clark of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Breed of Norwich.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. Alban B. Phillips, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Harper, of Norwich.

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. John Skillen, aged 37 years.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mrs. Ann Chapin, mother of Capt. Wm. B. Jones, aged 75 years.

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Levi Gridley, aged 80 years.

Died:  In Milford [Otsego Co., NY], on the 20th ult. William Stevens, aged 87 years.  Mr. S. was probably the last survivor of the "Wyoming prisoners."

A Story of Crime:  The Norwich papers give detailed accounts of the murder of a daughter of James Heady, of that town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], about 16 years of age, by a woman named Monroe, residing in Houston, Texas. The girl was taken thither by the woman's husband (who was in this vicinity on a visit) last Spring.  Heady expected to follow them soon, to reside there, being urged to do so by Monroe, who was a relative.  Hearing of the girl's death Heady instituted inquiries which led to the arrest of the woman and her conviction of murder in the 2d degree.  The cause of the murder is a mystery.

Vital Records, Oxford, NY - January 1859

 Oxford Times, January 5, 1859

Married:  In the M.E. Church, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Benjamin F. Smith, M.D. of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen L. Ives of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Mr. Seth W. Freeman of Brimfield, Ill. to Miss Amanda S. Dudley of this village.

Married:  At Portsmouth, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1858, by the Rev. E.P. Pratt, Mr. C.P. Tracy, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Isabella McClain of Portsmouth.

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by the Rev. A. Huntington, Mr. G.A. Dodge, of the Broome Gazette, to Miss Carrie Rogers of Upper lisle, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

Oxford Times, January 12, 1858

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Augustus B. Baxter to Miss Amanda S. Cole, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22, by Rev. E. Baldwin, Mr. Wilson Landers to Miss Almira E. Hunt.

Married:  also, by the same, Mr. Leroy Haynes to Miss Amy C. Hyer, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Hiram Fuller of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia M. MacDonald, of the former place.

Married:  In New York, on the 4th inst., by Rev. Mr. Hall, Mr. Lawrence Hooper to Miss Gertrude Hassert.

Died:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28, Ellen A. [Post], daughter of mr. Marin Post, aged 10 years.

Oxford Times, January 19, 1859

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Mr. Thurston Green to Mrs. Nancy Foot, all of Oxford.

Married:  At Ketchumville, Tioga Co. [NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. A. Woodworth, Mr. Samuel Perry of West Richford, Tioga Co. [NY] to Miss Eliza Gates of Maine, Broome Co. [NY].

Married:  In Morrisville [Madison Co., NY], on the 18th ult. by W.F. Bonny, Esq., Mr. Frederick D. Hollenbeck, of Georgetown [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Maria R. Holmes, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], the 13th inst., Miss Evelina Medrill?, aged 22 years.

Died:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] on the 7th inst. Betsey S. [Rose], wife of N.P. Rose, aged 49 years.

Oxford Times, January 26, 1859

Married:  In Harlem, Winnebago Co., Illinois, on Thursday Dec. 2d, by Rev. C. Anderson, Mr. Charles W. Hurlbut to Miss Hannah S. [Thompson], youngest daughter of Uriah Thompson, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on 22d inst. Mr. John Skillen, aged 37 years.

Vital Records - Greene, NY - December 1858

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 2, 1858

Married:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Wm. T. Tanner of Otego, Otsego Co., to Miss Lida A. Towns....? of the former place.

Married: In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st ult. by Rev. J.D. Webster, John M. Currier to Miss Catharine F. S...per?, all of Warren, Bradford Co., Pa.

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Mr. William Knickerbacker, aged 80 years.

Died:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. John Smith at the advanced age of 94 years.  The deceased was born in Cheshire, Conn.  About the commencement of this century, he left his native region, to endure the privations and trials incident to pioneer life.  He had early cultivated habits of industry, activity and enterprise, and enjoyed an unusual degree of health and vigor.  For nearly 40 years he resided in Smithville and during the last 17 years he was a citizen of this town, and at his decease was its oldest inhabitant.

Melancholy Accident:  On Saturday afternoon, 18th inst. John Cunningham, aged six years, son of John Cunningham, an Irishman residing near the Gas House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], was playing on Water street with other boys as a lumber wagon, laden with heavy timber was going by, and John with three others climbed upon the load. The driver told the boys to get off.  They all complied, but John in jumping off stumbled and fell before one of the wheels, which passed over his head, killing him almost instantly.

A Fraud:  We published last week, says the Chenango Union [Norwich, NY], a notice of the marriage of Jas. O'Connell of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Emily Neurse.  We have a letter signed by James O'Connell stating that the notice was a fraud, as he has not been married at all.  The letter containing the notice is signed with the name of the clergyman who is said to have officiated at the pretended ceremony.  Such frauds are becoming quite common. We will pay liberally for the name of a perpetrator of one of these outrages on us.

Drowned in Lock No. 68:  The body of an unknown man was found in lock sixty-eight of the Chenango Canal, in the town of Madison, Madison Co. [NY]. The man was apparently about 55 years of age; had on a dark brown overcoat, a light brown undercoat, black pants, black vest, double breasted with gilt buttons.  He had on a pair of boots nearly new; on the inside of one of them was "N. Coswell."  In his pockets was a purse and port monnale(?), but no money.  In the left overcoat pocket was found a stone of about 4 lbs weight, the other pocket was torn off. There were no marks of violence on the body.  A person answering his description stayed in Hamilton, Friday night, paid his bill, and it was observed that he had quite a sum of money, and also a carpet bag in his possession.  From the fact that neither the money or carpet bag was found with him, the inference is that a terrible crime has been committed. The Coroner commenced an investigation, but adjourned one week in the hope of gathering further particulars.  There would seem to be little doubt from the facts already obtained, that the man was robbed and thrown into the canal.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 9, 1858

Married:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d ult. by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. Henry A. Button, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Harriet M. Wilcox, of the former place.

Married:  On the 22d ult., by D. Livermore, Esq., Mr. Benjamin F. Baker, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eunice A. Root, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Sally B. [Havens], wife of Mr. John Havens, aged 70 years.

Died:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. Mr. William Bush, aged 73 years and 8 months, and for many years a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  At Leonardsville, Madison Co. [NY], Dec. 1st, of a short but painful illness, William Henry Brown, son of Daniel Brown, aged 31 years.

Chenango Union, Greene, NY, December 23, 1858

Married:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on Sunday Eve., the 19th inst., by Rev. P. Lockwood, Mr. M.M. Babcock, late of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Carrie C. Rogers, daughter of John H. Rogers, Esq., of the former place.

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Joseph C Hare Jr. of Great Barrington, Mass. to Miss Alice Hall, daughter of John P. Hall, Esq. of the former place.

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Warren Gray, Esq., Russell Cady, to Mrs. Alvira Lawton, all of this town.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Dorus Holmes to Miss Mary M. Preston, both of Oxford.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. J.O. Ransom, Mr. Edmund S. Burgess of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia L. Knickerbocker, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. Mr. Ranslow Westover, aged 49 years.

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. Mr. Jas. Willoughby, aged 48 years.

Died:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Mr. Nelson Coville, aged 47 years.

Died:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly on the 30th ult., Mr. F.M. Wardell, aged 81 years.

Died:  In Wellsboro, Pa. on the 10th inst. Sophia Jeannette Hoyt, wife of Mr. Joseph Hoyt, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years and 8 months.

Died:  In Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.], on the 11th ult. Mr. Adelma? Bardeen aged 29 years.

Departed this life in Greene, Chenango Co. N.Y. Dec. 10th, 1858, David Lowell, aged 79 years and 7 months.  After suffering two years with a cancer, in much pain, the last three months of his life, he suffered beyond measure.  He bore it with much fortitude of mind, till death.  His wife has lost a faithful companion, his children a kind and affectionate father, and [the] community has lost a good inhabitant.  He has gone to his rest and left a good name which is rather to be chosen than riches. The writer addressed a large and an attentive congregation on Job. 14 chap. 1 verse.  

Chenango American, December 30, 1858

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday morning, Dec. 23d, by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. Thomas Milner to Miss Charlotte C. Talcott, all of Norwich.

Married:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. S.S. Cady, Mr. Charles A. Crego to Ann Eliza Nichols, all of Columbus.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George C. Miller of Butternuts [Otsego co., NY] to Miss Maria E. Alcott of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst. by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. A.J. Northrup, of Woodhull, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Sallie M. Norris, of Oxford.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by Rev. D.H. Macurdy, Mr. Hiram D. Walworth to Miss Elizabeth Smith, all of the above place.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev., W.T. Potter, Mr. Lyman Hall to Miss Lucetia M. Wade, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In this town [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 29th inst., Mrs. Charity Low, relict of Daniel Low, deceased, aged 84 years.

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst., Mary [Ransom], wife of Rev. J.C. Ransom, aged 52 years.

Died:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21st, Elizabeth [Poultney], wife of Mr. Henry Poultney, aged 56 years.

Drowned:  We learn that a widow lady, named Polly Gritmon, aged fifty-two years, was drowned in crossing Castle Creek [Broome Co., NY], about two miles below the village on Wednesday last (22d inst.)

It appears that she was living with her son, Sylvanus Gritmon, and left his residence on Tuesday, to visit her son-in-law, Joseph Shephard, who lives about two miles distant, across the creek, on Oak Hill, where she arrived in safety.  She left her son-in-law's, to return home, on Wednesday, and proceeded as far as the creek, which was very much swollen by the recent heavy rains, when, on attempting to cross a foot bridge, composed of two logs covered with plank, she lost her balance and was plunged into the rapid current.  She was not missed until Friday morning, when she was found about half a mile below the foot bridge, where she had washed ashore.  Persons were near enough to have rendered assistance, had not her clothes been thrown over her head in such a manner as to prevent her from making any signal of distress.  One of her sons, upon hearing the sad fate of his mother, became, insane, and has remained in a deranged state of mind ever since the melancholy occurrence.  Broome Gazette

Died:  Thomas B. Curran, formerly a resident of Oneida County [NY], died at the residence of H.B. Stetson, Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, Ill. on the 11th inst. Mr. Stetson requests publication of this fact for the information of the friends of the deceased; and also that those friends may learn something of importance to them by corresponding with him at the above address.  The deceased had a brother, a Methodist preacher, supposed to be living in Pennsylvania, and has, probably, other friends in this vicinity.

Vital Records - Oxford, NY, December 1858

 Oxford Times, December 1, 1858

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th Nov., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George Godfrey to Miss Jane E. Burlisson, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on 23d Nov. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James G. Smith to Miss Lydia Whipple, both of McDonough.

Married:  In North McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. S.N. Wescott, Mr. Henry Miller of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Emma J. Lamb of the former place.

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 20, Catharine E. [Baldwin], wife of Mr William Baldwin, aged 48 years.

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th Nov., Mr. William Knickerbacker, aged 80 years.

Died:  in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th of Nov. Mr. William Bush, aged 73 years and 8 months, formerly and for many years a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Sad Casualty:  An old inhabitant, Mr. James Bennett, of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], was found on the floor of his barn, on Thursday afternoon last, in a state in insensibility, from wounds received by a fall.  The circumstances were such as to leave no doubt that in attempting to ascend a ladder he lost his hold, and was precipitated to the floor and was found in the exact position in which he fell.  Medical aid was obtained immediately upon his discovery, but his collar bone was found fractured, the skull much injured, and he did not survive the night.  Mr. Bennett was 84 years of age at the time of his death, and one of the first adventurers who came to this then unbroken forest.  He had lived in this town 65 years, having come hither with his father in 1792, when but 19 years of age.  He was one of a family of thirteen children, all of whom attained their majority and were settled in life.  Mr. Bennett had a remarkably retentive memory, and his rehearsal of early incident and adventure was frequently quite interesting.  He came with his father from Great Bend, on the Susquehanna, up the river by canoe, ascended the Chenango in like manner, there being else no roads or means of conveyance, and saw but one house between this place and Binghamton, at Chenango Forks. When he reached here there was but one house in town.  There had, then, been no mills erected, and the family were obliged to break up their grain in a mortar, until the father had contrived a small hand mill which supplied not only the wants of his own family, but was frequently resorted to by the early settlers upon the Unadilla.  Mr. Bennett delighted to tell of the days when marked trees were the only means of tracing the pathways of the forest, and he visited Norwich when it was houseless to find the trees swaying with pigeon nests, the remnant of the feathered encampment of the previous year, upon the present site of that now flourishing village.  Mr. Bennett had resided fifty-nine years upon the same farm upon which he died.  Thus has passed from us one of our oldest, most respected, and useful citizens, the hardy adventurer, the kind neighbor, the industrious husbandman, the venerable ancestor of a numerous, thrifty and intelligent posterity.

Oxford Times, December 8, 1858

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Sally B. [Havens], wife of Mr. John Havens, aged 70 years.

Died:  In Freetown, Cortland Co. [NY], on 28th ult., Mr. Jason Smith, aged 71 years.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. John Smith, at the advanced aged of 94 years.

Oxford Times, December 15, 1858

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. James Willoughby, aged 48 years.

Died:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], 19th Nov., Mr. Nelson Coville, aged 47 years.

Oxford Times, December 22, 1858

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. JC. Ransom, Mr. Dorus Holmes to Miss Mary M. Preston, both of Oxford.

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th int., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Edmund S. Burgess of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia L. Knickerbacker of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Wellsboro, Pa., on the 10th inst., Sophia Jeannette Hoyt, wife of Mr. Joseph Hoyt, and daughter, of Col. Levi Chubbuck, aged 27 years and 8 months, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

A murder case is reported at Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY].  A man named Preston Farnham was found dead in the shed of a hotel in that village, on Tuesday night, with marks of violence upon his throat, indicating that he had been strangled.  It appears that Farnham had that day sold a load of pork with the proceeds of which he went on a spree.  He was known to have some $85 in his pocket, and a German who has suddenly disappeared is suspected of committing the murder.

Oxford Times, December 29, 1858

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. J.C Ransom, Mr. George C. Miller of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Maria E Alcott of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. A.J. Northrup of Woodhull, Steuben Co. [NY], to Miss Sally M. Norris of Oxford.

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by Rev. D.H. Macurdy, Mr. Hiram D. Walworth to Miss Elizabeth Smith, all of this village.

Married:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Lyman Hall to Miss Lucetta M. Wade, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. James H. Day of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Rosina Barber of Norwich..

Married:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on 19th inst., by Rev. Mr. Lockwood, Mr. M.M. Babcock, late of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Carrie C. Rogers.

Married:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. Mr. Johnson, , Mr. Joseph C. Hare, Jr., of Great Barrington, Mass. to Miss Alice Hall, daughter of John P. Hall, Esq.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th inst., Mary [Ransom], wife of Rev. J.C. Ransom, aged 52 years.

Died:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 10th inst., Mr. David Lowell, aged 79 years.

Vital Records - Greene, NY - November 1858

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 4, 1858

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22th ult., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. H.N. Furlow, to Miss Julia Springsten, all of the above place.

Married:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. D.C. Dutcher, Mr. Wesley Warren, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary A. Coles, of the former place.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., of Consumption, Miss Eliza A. Brown, daughter of Dudley Brown, aged 24 years.

Died:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Miss Sarah D. Nichols, aged 19 years.

Died:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ult., Mrs. Minewell [Storrs], wife of Dea. Benj. Storrs, aged 80 years.

Died:  Suddenly, in consequence of an accident on the cars of the Buffalo, New York and Erie Rail Road, Oct. 28th, 1858, Silas M. [Read], son of Merick and Loly Read, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], of this village, aged 18 years.  The death of this youth has crushed parental hearts and elicited the deepest sympathy throughout this community.  He had just left home for the West to begin, in a measure, life for himself, when the tidings of his sudden and shocking death, by the cars being thrown from the track, came back to bow the hearts of the family circle in sorrow to the earth.  Under this terrible calamity the voice of Divine chastisement seems to proclaim, "Be still and know that I am God."  Surely His ways are not as our ways, nor His thoughts as our thoughts.  It is indeed difficult for the heart of yearning parental affection to say "Thy will be done."  It is in events of clouded character, like these, so unfathomable by human penetration that we are compelled to look beyond this world, to the light of a higher state of knowledge and vision, to learn their full interpretation and significance. The funeral services were attended on Sunday last from the Episcopal Church, when a sermon was preached by the Pastor in connection with this thrilling dispensation of mystery and sorrow.  The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the services participated in by the concourse of friends and neighbors, with evidences on their part of the deepest sympathy. The young especially in large numbers, sought in all possible ways to attest their sympathetic feelings, and their sense of personal grief for the loss of a companion whom they had known and loved.  Fourteen of their number of about the age of the deceased, his former school fellows and mates, attended as pall-bearers, and dropped their twigs of evergreen, symbols of enduring affection and hope for the future, into his opened grave.

"On now, his requiem is done, / The Last deep prayer is said, / On to his burial, comrades, on. / With a friend and brother dead! / Slow, for it presses heavily / A manly form ye bear! / Slow, for our thoughts dwell wearily / On the youthful sleeper there.

"Rest now! his journeying is done / Your feet are on his sod / Death's blow has fell'd a noble one / He waiteth here his God. / Ah, turn and weep, tis  manliness / To be heart broken here / For the grave of one, the best of us, / Is water's by the tear."

Death of Silas M. Read

It is with emotions of no ordinary character that we chronicle the sudden decease of Silas M. Read, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  The funeral knell often summons us to mourn departed friends, often reminds us that we are all traveling the great highway which leads to the portals of the tomb, yet rarely does it fall with such a heavy shock upon the ear, and seldom does it reveal so vividly and with such terrible distinctness the frail tenure of our hold upon this life, as it does when it warns us of the violent death of one who but a few hours previous we had known in the full enjoyment of perfect health, with a bright promise of many years of usefulness and happiness.

The youth whose sudden departure we are called upon to record, was a young man of rare qualities.  All who knew him remember well his kind and amiable disposition, his modest and unassuming deportment.  Friendly to all, unkind to none, his manly bearing won the respect and esteem of each of his associates.  Possessed of a fair education, he had made business arrangements in the West, in which he was to commence the active duties of life.  On Wednesday, the 27th ult. he left his parental roof on his journey thither  In a few brief hours he had started upon that long, long voyage from which no traveler returns, and all that remained on this earth of Silas Read, was returned to his sorrowful, stricken family and friends, to be deposited in the cold grave.  He who "Reaps the bearded grain at a breath, / And the flowers that grow between!"  saw fit, in His mysterious Providence, to remove him from the scenes of earth, by a sudden and afflicting dispensation. The  manner of his death may be learned from the painful particulars of the accident on the Buffalo, New York and Erie Railroad, which we publish. 

His funeral, on Sabbath last, was largely attended, especially by the young, who were his companions and associates.  The kindred of the deceased desire us to return their grateful thanks to the citizens and friends, for their kind and generous sympathy in this overwhelming bereavement, and for their efforts to pour the oil of consolation upon wounded and lacerated hearts.  May it be long ere we are called upon to record a similar calamity. 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 11, 1858

Married:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. John C. Marcy, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza J. Carter, of the former place.

Married:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. Mr. Early, Mr. A.S. Gaskin, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss M. Louise Phelps, of the former place.

Married:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], September 29th, by Rev. C. Bennett, Mr. John Doing, to Miss Emily J. Taylor, both of Plymouth.

Married:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., by Rev. F.H. Hill, Mr. William Perry White of Pharsalia, to Miss Julia A. Bartlett, of Bethany, Genesee Co. [NY].

Married:  At the Lewis House in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], by Rev. T. Dwight Walker, Mr. J. Bailey Richardson of Lowell, Mass., to Miss Elizabeth J. Moulter of the former place, daughter of Michael Moulter, Esq.

Died:  At Steamboat Rock, Iowa, October 25th, Mr. William H. Bennett, son of Hon. Harmon Bennett, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Ella Jane [Lownsberry], daughter of Benj. F. and Charlotte Lownsberry, aged 4 months.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Orlin [Beardsley], son of Mr. Orlando Beardsley, aged 8 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 18, 1858

Married:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. A. McDougal, Mr. Dwight I. Boyce, to Miss Betsy Ann Adams, both of Sherburne.

Married:  At the same time and place, and by the same, Albert Aldrich, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Dimmick, formerly of Plymouth.

Married:  In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. Albert Bigelow, Mr. Nathan Randall, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] to Mrs. Emily Miller, of Homer.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th of Oct. Esther Kelso, in the 46th year of her age.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 25, 1858

Married:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. Mr. Holroyd, Mr. Hiram Hotchkiss of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Harriet M. Perkins, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. A. McDougall, Mr. J.C. Harrington, of Fulton [Oswego Co., NY], Miss Mary E Whitney, of Sherburne.

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mrs. Polly Davis, aged 94 years.

Frozen to Death:  On Friday last, the body of a man named Eugene Riley, an Irishman, about 55 years of age, who for some time past has led a vagabond life, was found in the shed adjoining the school house, on the east side of the river, two miles above this village, frozen to death  He had a jug by his side, partially filled with whiskey.  He had been missing for nearly a week, and had undoubtedly lain there that length of time.  The verdict of the Coroner's jury was death by intoxication and exposure.

Died, in Coventry, Chenango County [NY], on Monday the 15th inst., William Bush, aged 73 years and 8 months.  Mr. Bush was born in Sheffield, Berkshire County, Mass., April 15th, 1785, and in the same Fall, came to what is now Chenango County, where he has ever since resided.  He was the first white boy brought into Chenango County.  He may well have been called the oldest inhabitant.  He lived to a good and honorable old age, and died respected and lamented by a large circle of relatives and friends.  Broome Rep.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 4, 1858

Death of Hon. Alvah Hunt:  We have to record this week the death, suddenly, by apoplexy, of Hon. Alvah Hunt, on the 28th ultimo, aged about 60 years.  Mr. H. was formerly for many years a resident of this village, having come here when quite a youth  He was engaged through a long period, in mercantile pursuits, in which he became successful.  He was at various times honored by offices of trust and prominence in the State.  He was twice sent to the State Senate from this District, and twice consecutively was he elected as Treasurer of the State.  Possessed as he was of decided executive ability, with a ready and extended knowledge of men and of the means of political advancement, he exerted at times large influence in the political organization with which he acted.  During the few later years of his life he had withdrawn from the arena of politics, and residing in the city of New York, until the time of his death, was connected with the Desmoines Navigation and Improvement Company, as Treasurer.  Mr. H. was a self made man, having arisen to the position he occupied, from a condition of poverty, by native force of talent and character.

Nor was he willing as too many men who have attained to competency of means, to settle down with indifference to the resources of knowledge which lay open around him in life.  He was a diligent and careful reader, lingering often over his books till beyond the midnight hour. Thus was much of the leisure from the claims of business spent.  In this way he gathered from the recorded thoughts of other minds a large stock of varied information and his sagacious and ready talent brought this knowledge to bear in the social interchanges of life.  From these intellectual tastes and aptitudes he was an interesting talker; apt and copious in fact and anecdote, clear in his conception of a point under discussion, and vigorous in the expression of his thoughts in the play of conversational intercourse.

These very brief notices of one who sleeps in our midst, have been hastily thrown together by one who knew him as a neighbor, who had never aught but kindly intercourse with him, and who would breathe over his new made grave that sentiment which the kind heart will feel even towards an enemy gone,  much more a friend, Requiescat in pace,  "May he rest in peace."

Fatal Railroad Accident on the Buffalo, New York & Erie Railroad - October 1858

Fatal Railroad Accident on the Buffalo, New York and Erie Railroad 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 4, 1855

A frightful and fatal accident occurred on the Buffalo, New York and Erie Railroad, Thursday morning, the 28th ult., about one and a half miles above Conesus station, and about 55 miles west of Corning.

Owing to the fact that one of the killed, and two of those injured were residents of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], the particulars and incidents connected therewith possess a melancholy interest to our readers.  Hence, we have been to some pains to glean from the many reports in circulation, the real nature of the disaster and its results.  For a large portion of our information, we are indebted to Mr. Mesick Read, the father of the young man killed, and to Mr. Lyman Beach, father of Mrs. Terwilliger, who was injured, both gentlemen having visited the scene of the accident, the latter remaining there some days.

The cause of the accident is generally attributed to a too high rate of speed consistent with the state of the road, and the curve which they were turning.  The train was behind time, and was running so rapidly as to cause the remark by people who witnessed the smash up, that it was unsafe, and so it most fearfully proved. The direct cause of the accident was the spreading of the rails, under the tender, leaving the baggage car and the two passenger cars, of which the train consisted, to run upon the ties, while the locomotive and tender were upon the track. The whole train moved in this manner about twenty rods, when the passenger cars became detached from the baggage car and left the track and ran on the embankment by its side, the forward one running into and partially demolishing an Irish shanty. The shanty, no doubt, save it from the fate which the last car met; as it was, the passengers in it received some abrasions, but no one was severely hurt.  It was left in the shanty, with the floor at angle of forty-five degrees. The occupants of the shanty, a woman and three children, saved themselves by sudden flight when the work of mischief began.

The engine did not leave the track at all, but ran some distance, leaving the tender and baggage car at a cattle guard.

The scene of horror was at the wreck of the last car, and this is described by those who witnessed it as a painful one indeed.  This car ran into an embankment and was thrown upon its side, the forward part being considerably the lowest. The car was pretty much smashed into pieces.  Not a seat was left in its place, and scarcely enough of the wreck to indicate the form of the body. The unfortunate passengers, some thirty or forty in number, suffered severely.  All of those who were seated upon the right side of the car were thrown to the left side, and towards the forward part of the car, which was the lowest.

The passengers who were uninjured at once ran to the assistance of those who were, and helped them from the rooms.  Two men were instantly killed, and an infant so much injured that it died soon after.

Mr. O. Hurd, an elderly gentleman of Newark, Wayne Co. was instantly killed.  His chief injuries were about the head.  Mr. H. was an extensive stock broker, spending much of his time in New York and the West.

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, of Dansville, were on board, and Mrs. M. had an infant in her arms, eight months old.  All were severely injured, and the babe so that it died in about an hour.  The parents will probably survive.

The other one who was killed, was Silas M. Read, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], who was on his way to the West. When taken from the wreck he was barely alive, and immediately thereafter expired.

Mr. and Mrs. David Terwilliger, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], now residents of Sparta, Wis., who had been here on a visit, and were on their return West, were badly hurt.  Mr. Terwilliger, had one eye injured and it was feared that he was internally injured.  Mrs. Terwilliger, was seriously damaged. They were both removed to a house near by, where they now are, and, as we are informed by their friends who have visited them, are in an improving condition, and quite likely to recover.  Mrs. T.'s ribs were not broken as was reported.

Mr. Case, mother and daughter, residence not stated, were all injured.

Mathias Fox, of Avoca, Steuben Co. [NY], was dangerously injured.  He had a nephew and a friend with him, both injured, the latter considerably.

Elias Khun, a German, of New York, was badly hurt.

H.M. Valentine, of New York, said to be a drover, was much injured, but insisted upon being taken home, and was removed on the next train.

J.R. Paddock, of Terre Haute, Ind., is seriously injured and is in a dangerous condition, and unable to be moved.

Mr. Nellis or Willis and his nephew, from St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co., [NY], were also badly hurt, but they went on their journey.

Miss Rozencrante, of Hammondsport had a severe cut over an eye, but went to Buffalo on her way to Wisconsin.

Jas. McDonald, and another brakeman on the train were considerably injured.

Wm. McEwen, of Ashtabula, Ohio, was considerably injured, but went on his journey.

The above list, we believe, comprises all who were enough injured to cause them any detention.

Henry Burrows, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] and lately of Coventry, was in company with Mr. Read and Mr. Terwilliger, traveling westward. he was sitting in the same seat with Mr. Read (who was killed), and miraculously escaped without any injury.  He remained with Mr. and Mrs. Terwilliger, until their friends, who were immediately telegraphed to, had come.

The passengers speak in the highest praise of the people residing near the scene of the accident, as well as of the superintendent and physicians of Livonia, and other places.  

The wounded are having the best of care, and nothing that can be done to relieve the sufferings of the unfortunate ones is left undone.

The Coroner's jury found a mild verdict, exonerating the company from all blame, but at the same time expressing an opinion that they were at too great a speed to run upon curves.

This is the first instance in a long series of years that our community has been startled by news of this nature, wherein our own neighbors were so deeply interested.  Of course much excitement prevailed upon receipt of the fatal intelligence, and a lively interest is felt for the recovery of those who survive d the dreadful calamity. 

Vital Records - Oxford, NY - 1858

 Oxford Times, November 3, 1858

Married:  In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Benjamin Rowe to Miss Sarah E. Severn, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

Death of Hon. Alvah Hunt:  This former citizen of Chenango [County, NY], died in New York on Thursday last, of paralysis.  Mr. Hunt was formerly a prominent citizen of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and esteemed by a large circle of acquaintance and friends.  He is remembered by those who had the opportunity to know him, as a man of warm heart and generous social qualities, and always most happy when surrounded by his friends at his own fireside.  Mr. Hunt occupied a seat in the Senate of this State from this district from 1839 to 1843, and subsequently was elected State Treasurer.  For a few years past he had made his residences at New York, as Treasurer of the Desxcines(?) Railroad and Navigation Company.  His death will be a great shock to many remaining friends, but to his wife, herself a hopeless invalid, and the subject of great care and concern to Mr. Hunt, his loss is an irreparable bereavement.

Oxford Times, November 10, 1858

Married:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. D.C. Dutcher, Mr. Wesley Warren of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary A Coles of the former place.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Ella Jane [Lownsberry], daughter of Benj. F. and Charlotte Lownsberry, aged 4 months.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on the 5th inst., Orlin [Beardsley], son of Mr. Orlando Beardsley, aged 3 years.

Oxford Times, November 17, 1858

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. John C. Marcy of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eliza J. Carter of Greene.  

Extraordinary Longevity:  Died at the residence of her son, Peter Arthur, in Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY], near Bennett's Corners, Oct. 16th, Mrs. Elizabeth Arthur, at the advanced age of one hundred and seven years four months and two days!  Her health was remarkably good up to the hour of her death.  She ate her dinner at about half past twelve o'clock, and died at five, like one going to sleep.  Hamilton Rep.

Oxford Times, November 24, 1858

Married:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. A. McDougal, Mr Dwight I. Boyce, to Miss Betsy A. Adams, both of Sherburne.

Vital Records - Greene, NY - October 1858

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 7, 1858

Married:  In this village, on the 3d inst.., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster Mr. J.R. Moore to Miss Mary A. Morse, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  At the Baptist Church, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Luke M. Robinson of South Oxford, to Miss Maria L. Fish, of Oxford.

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult. by Rev. H Callahan, Mr. Wm. Haynes, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ursula G. Turner, of Preston.

Married:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., by Rev. E. D. Thurston, Mr. Austin F. Cox, to Miss Fanny M. Shoales, all of Plymouth.

Died:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. Henry Waters, aged 70 years.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., after a very short illness, Miss Emma [Brown], daughter of Dudley Brown, aged 18 years.

Died:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on 23d ult. Mrs. Mary E. Aynsworth, wife of Albert Aynsworth, aged 21 years and 10 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 14, 1858

Married:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday morning, the 14th inst. by Rev. M.M. Everts, Mr. Corydon D. Ross of Cincinnatus, Cortland Co. [NY], to Miss Jennie E Jones, of the former place.

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. D.C. Dutcher, Mr. Freeman Wedge, to Miss Mary Salisbury, all of the above place.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Harris R. Rowlinson, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Ann Tillotson, of Oxford.

Married:  in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. S.N. Stimpson, Mr. Bruce Read, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Hill, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Miss Hattie E Haynes of Fayette [Chenango Co., NY] aged 17 years.

Died: In Norwich [Chenango, Co., NY] on the 3d inst., Mrs. Nancy Scherer, aged 19 years.

A Contemptible Scoundrel:  Somebody sent us from Nineveh, Broome Co [NY] enclosed in an envelope, a notice of the marriage of Mr. George W. Butler to Miss Abby Williams, of Nineveh, which was published in our issue of Sept. 22d.  The appearance of the letter and notice were such as to disarm all suspicion, the letter being signed with the name of the Clergyman who was represented to have officiated at the pretended ceremony.  This is the second time we have been thus imposed upon. We will pay a liberal reward for the name of the perpetrator of the dastardly outrage upon the young lady whom it was doubtless intended, thro' us, to insult.  Chenango Union  Any person who would commit such an infamous and cowardly act as the above, should be tarred and feathered and treated to a free ride, on a three cornered chestnut rail, accompanied by a generous cow-hiding.  We hope the wretch may be found out.

The Murder Case in Broome Co.:  In the case of Oliver Howard, who killed his two little boys, in Maine, Broome Co. [NY], it was decided that he was insane, and the Court ordered him sent to the Lunatic Asylum.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 21, 1858

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. A.P. Peck, to Miss Rhoda A. Wagner, all of the above place.

Married:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. G.R. Jacobson, of German [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss M.J. Tyler, of the former place.

Married:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. M.S. Hotchkiss, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss A.A. Hotchkiss, daughter of Stephen Hotchkiss of Cairo, Greene, Co., N.Y.

Married:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. by William Pendleton, Esq., Mr. Alexander Leach, to Miss Orrilla McClure, all of East Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. W.T. Potter, James Ferguson, Esq., of Smithville, to Miss Frances M. Pendleton, of Norwich.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Geo. Anderson, to Miss Cornelia Morse, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. of consumption, Phebe [Graves], wife of J.D .Graves, aged 38 years.

Died:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Willie [Bingham], infant son of Frederick M., and Mariett E. Bingham.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 28, 1858

Married:  At the bride's father's in East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. D.C. Dutcher, Mr. E. Ward Brown, of New Haven [Oswego Co., NY], to  Miss Caroline King, of the former place.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. John Arnold, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Bridget Crayton of the former place.

Vital Records - Oxford, NY - October 1858

 Oxford Times, October 6, 1858

Married:  At the Baptist Church in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Luke M. Robinson of South Oxford, to Miss Maria L. Fish of Oxford.

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 29th ult., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. J.E. Tenbroeck of Troupsburgh, Steuben Co. [NY], to Miss Mary A. Miller of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Jesse Bartoo to Miss Henrietta Bixby, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Edward A. Holcomb of Troy, to Miss Julia Bingham, of Greene.

Died:  In New York, on 27th ult. Gerrit H. Van Wagenen, Esq., in the 58th year of his age.

Died:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th Sept. Almira Delphene [Landers], only child of Avery D. and Harriet Landers, aged 5 years.  "Sleep on sweet Della, take thy rest, / Thy sufferings all are o'er; / Now sweetly on thy Savior's breast / Thou wilt repose for evermore."

Oxford Times, October 13, 1858

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Harris R. Rowlinson of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Ann Tillotson of Oxford.

Married:  In Troy [Rensselaer Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by the Rev. J.N. Parker, Mr. John C. Cole to Miss Lydia M. Tomlinson, all of Troy.

Married:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. S.M. Stimpson, Mr. Bruce Read of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary J. Hill of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. J.R Moore to Miss Mary A. Morse, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Married:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 21st, by Rev. I.B. Hoyt, Mr. Sylvester C. Packard to Miss Emeline S. Kies, both of Coventry.

Married:  by the same, Oct. 6th, Mr. Whitmore Dusenbery of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Lucinda Jane Talman of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], 

Married:  By the same, Oct. 7, Mr. Lucius O. Whitmore of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca M. Benedict of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Mr.  Henry Waters, aged 70 years.

Died:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Emma [Brown], daughter of Dudley Brown, aged 18 years.

Oxford Times, October 20, 1858

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. J.N. Weller of Minden, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Clarissa Norton of Preston.

Married:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14, by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. George Anderson of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Cornelia Morse of Guilford.

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th, by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. James Ferguson, Esq., of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances M. Pendleton of Norwich.

Married:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. D. Cotter, Justus White, Esq. of Lacross City, Wis. to Miss Mary D. Jackson, of Afton.

Married:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. H. Doane, Mr. John Noyes to Miss Lydia Ross.

Died:  In Cherry Valley, Illinois, William F. Allen in the 30th year of his age, formerly of Whitney's Point, Broome Co. [NY].

Oxford Times, October 27, 1858

Died:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Lany Tenbroeck, aged 54 years.

Died:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. of consumption, Phebe [Graves], wife of J.D. Graves, aged 38 years.